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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Top-ranked Penn State women's volleyball closes out its regular season campaign on the road this weekend, headed to No. 11 Wisconsin and No. 8 Minnesota.
On a 17-match winning streak with a share of the Big Ten title on the line, the Nittany Lions aren't focusing on any added circumstances this week, instead relying on preparation ahead of the final two matches before Sunday's NCAA Tournament selection show.
"I think we really do a good job preparing for every game like it's a big match," Lee said. "There's not really a time when we're saying this one match has precedent over the other. It's always, we need to focus on what we need to do on this side of the net, on our side of the net and we need to focus on how we can defend against the opposition. I don't think there has been a time when we're putting more pressure on ourselves because we've got to play so and so, versus a different team."
Penn State has plenty of power on its side of the net, having utilized the one match at a time mentality to not only scale the polls, but also the NCAA national standings, stifling opponents along the way.
On the year, Penn State's limiting its opponents to .165 hitting, which ranks second in the Big Ten. Penn State has also held its last five consecutive opponents to less than .100 hitting on the year, keeping Rutgers at a Big Ten season-low -.082 clip in the most recent road win last Saturday. Blocking-wise, Penn State's averaging 2.96 blocker per set, which ranks 12th nationally and leads the conference.
Offensively, the Nittany Lions are hitting at a national-best .355 clip, helped out by senior Haleigh Washington, who leads the nation with a .517 hitting percentage on the year. Although Penn State has utilized a fairly balanced attack in the final stretch of the conference slate, both Lee and Washington have record at least 10 kills in 14 of 18 Big Ten matches.
Always humble and hungry for more though, Penn State isn't letting its winning streak or even its 10-0 mark in road matches this year set the tone for the weekend, instead opting to focus on constant improvement.
"Especially going into Wisconsin and Minnesota, they're very good blocking and defending teams and I think that's something we work on a lot in practice, playing a lot of 6-on-6 and making sure we are grinding it out, making sure we're tenacious in our efforts and trying to get the job done," Lee said.
Both the Badgers and the Gophers are just behind the Nittany Lions in the statistical standings. Wisconsin is outhitting its opponents .300 to .170, with a hitting percentage that's ranked third in the conference and ninth nationally. The Badgers are also averaging 2.67 blocks per set, led by 6-foot-8-inch freshman middle Dana Rettke, who's averaging 1.43 blocks per frame on the year, also hitting .445, which is slotted second in the conference to Washington and fourth nationally.
Penn State won its earlier meeting against Wisconsin this year, taking down the Badgers in four sets at home in late-October - which also happened to mark the 39th consecutive season Penn State head coach Russ Rose has led the Nittany Lions to a 20-win season.
The Gophers are hitting .286 in 2017, which ranks fourth in the Big Ten, paced by first team AVCA All-American setter Samantha Seliger-Swenson, who's averaging 12.16 assists per set, good for first in the league and second nationally.
Much like Penn State, both teams are also among the national leaders in average match attendance, mean the Nittany Lions will have to contend with some hostile road environments, especially meeting Minnesota on senior night.
Penn State hasn't defeated either team on the road since 2014, the same year the Nittany Lions captured their seventh NCAA Tournament title in program history. With several members on the roster for both wins in 2014, including Lee, her message to the younger members of the team this year, is just to breath.
"Just know that your teammates have your back no matter what, there's not a time where we won't look you dead in the eye and say, hey, we got you or hey, you got this and I think that's something really special about this team, that we all trust each other so much. We really do take to heart the fact that we have each other's back and if someone's killing it, we're going to keep pushing them, keep giving them the ball and then if someone's not, we're going to say, we got you, what do you need from us."
With packed crowds hardly surprising across many Big Ten road venues, the Nittany Lions will only utilize the experience headed into the upcoming NCAA Tournament.
"It's a big crowd in either arena and I think that it's a really good challenge for us because going into the tournament, there's going to be a lot of people cheering us on or cheering against us and I think that's something we have to look forward to," Lee said.
Giving Thanks
The Thanksgiving break doesn't impact the Nittany Lion practice schedule too much, but per tradition, practice is still on schedule with a team meal to follow.
"This Thanksgiving, we'll go to the Nittany Lion Inn, we actually do it every year and it's really fun," Lee said. "We have practice beforehand and then we all get really cute and dressed up in the locker room and then we get to go have really good food at the Nittany Lion Inn and just kind of spend time with each other and kind of really realize how grateful we are and thankful we are to be here and be with our teammates on Thanksgiving."
Selection Sunday
Penn State will await its seeding in the upcoming NCAA Tournament, which is unveiled Sunday, Nov. 26. The show will air live on ESPNU at 9 p.m. ET.


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Waking up at 6:30 am was not the beginning of a typical Sunday morning, April 2, 2006. Back pains most torturing, I figured I just slept wrong. I managed to get to the shower. After a long and relaxing shower I crawled back into bed. Nevertheless, the comfort state did not last. So I returned to the shower. After several attempts to relax and get comfortable were unsuccessful I came to the conclusion that waking my husband maybe a necessity. Having two other children and never experiencing labor pains in the back I was a little foolish. So my husband and I put all the arrangements into affect.
Got to the hospital and the nurses thought I was overreacting explaining to me that it was not "TIME". Shortly after I convinced them that I do NOT question my body things began to proceed. While waiting for the doctor one of the nurses did that "routine check". Discovering that Sammy had his hand above is head and was holding her finger. Not really thinking that was the entire truth I dismissed it. A few hours went by and the doctor arrived. Believing that things would move forward the doctor did the "routine check". The same thing happened to her - Sammy held her fingers, as well. Water not fully broke yet and this kid is introducing himself before his debut. Finally 6:31pm Samuel Caine Hamilton made his entry.
Life began as normal as there can be with a newborn. The two older boys enjoyed having Sammy around. The oldest, Gage, having been through this before just accepted what came. However, the middle child, CJ, ate up the big brother role like you would not believe. Excitement and pride just does not come close to describe how CJ felt. He wanted to learn EVERYTHING, even how to change dirty diapers.
With a month almost behind us Sammy went to his 1st month doctors appointment. During this visit the doctor questioned Sammy's color. Tests were done and discovered that he was a little jaundice. With a light blanket ordered everything was heading on the right path.
Planning Sammy's 1st vacation was more than anyone could avoid. Daddy was so excited to introduce Sammy & CJ to the dune buggy and the sandy hills of Oklahoma. I think everyone sweat off at least half their body weight in the 100 plus degree weather. However, Sammy could not get enough. He was so comfy that he just slept and was content as could be.
After our trip we began to landscape our back patio. Sammy enjoyed warm weather with a strong wind. While the family worked on pulling weeds, dumping rocks and putting up a privacy fence Sammy swung in his little Whinnie the Pooh swing. It became the running joke he was our supervisor - overlooking our labor.
Things were as good as it gets. Cj and Gage had just finished their first year at a new school and Sammy was as playful as ever. Sammy started a new game. If you stuckyour tongue out at him you literally could watch the wheels in his head turn. He was trying to figure out how he could do it too. When he got his tongue out just a little past his lips the biggest smile would emerge. This type of smile would reach ear to ear and the entire face would light up.
July 2nd we had a cookout. The entire family plus some came over. During this time Sammy was enjoying his bouncer. Even though he was about 5-6 inches to short to reach the floor. You could not help but reach over and bounce it for him. When you did one of those ear to ear smiles would appear. Having so much fun he finally surrendered and fell asleep.
Thursday July 6 seemed to be run of the mill. My husband and I took Sammy to his 3 month check up. We had mentioned to the doctor that his belly was a little tight and bloated and if there was anything to give to him. The doctor asked the usual questions. We answered everything normal. The doctor felt around and did not like how low Sammy's liver felt. The doctor was a little nervous but it is better to be safe than sorry. He sent us over to CMHS to run some tests. We went. Sammy seemed to be just fine. He would be making typical baby sounds and laughing that evening.
Doctor called bright and early the next day. He had informed me that Sammy's tests were showing he was anemic. He had informed me that he made arrangements for more tests and to go to the CMH downtown. Still assuring me that it is better to be safe than sorry and not to worry.
Sammy and I made our adventure to the hospital downtown and checked in at 9:21 am. With papers in hand the staff was ready to begin Sammy's tests. In between tests Sammy and I played, laughed and stuck our tongues out at each other. It was between 2 and 3 pm when a doctor and nurse came in. Both of them had such serious looks that I know something was terribly wrong.
"CANCER" screamed through my mind. They said CANCER? They asked if there was anything they could do. I thanked them and just stared at Sammy. Just thinking - HOW, WHAT, WHEN all those questions echoing in my head. Since I was alone with Sammy I finally had to leave Sammy to call my husband and tell him he had to leave the other boys at home and to get up at the hospital.
When Shane did arrive I sat down and explained to him what was going on. We both broke down and cried, while embracing Sammy.
We got all settled in our new living quarters - Room 14 on the 4th floor. Doctors and nurses were in and out thru the night
Our first night stay we met a nurse named Jill. She would soon be known asSammy's girlfriend. It was quit odd when she was around. Sammy's stats would be rather high, but if she came into the room they would drop drastically, but in a good way. The two of them had just a strong bond. It was such a bond that I knew this is how it must feel when a mother lets go of her son when he gets a wife or girlfriend. However, at three months old I thought it maybe a little too soon.
A doctor came in on Saturday explaining that a biopsy would be performed the next day. The biopsies that would be done were the liver, bone and blood. The doctor said Sammy did great and is in recovery. We were transferred to the PICU. We did not leave his side that evening. The nurses from upstairs came down for the next day and a half asking where their baby was.
It was not until Tuesday when we were informed what type of cancer we were dealing with. A team of doctors came in and explained how severe the situation was. One of the doctors explained that it is a cancer called Rhabdoid and it is extremely rare. They had several pathologist review the biopsies numerous times and each one of them confirmed - Rhabdoid. The doctor went on saying Sammy may have days, maybe weeks but a month was questionable. They did not know. I interrupted asking, " So you are saying my baby will not see his 1st birthday?" You could see the doctor attempting to hold her emotions back. She shook her head with watery eyes and whispered no. I would say that was my weakest moment. A howling cry came from me. The doctor came over to comfort me and shared some tears. Shane was starring at Sammy with watery eyes. Shane brought me somewhat back to a point of sanity and said I was scaring Sammy. I think at that moment in time is when I realized I can not fight this and to help keep my baby comfy and secure.
We reclaimed room 14 upstairs and tried to play with Sammy. He was alert but not his playful self. He just laid about and watched everyone.
Doctors came in and requested to discuss our wishes regarding Sammy. We made it clear that we felt a need to act somehow. Doctors scheduled a visit to the cardiologist to see if Sammy's heart was strong enough for chemo. We dressed Sammy up in his sunglasses to protect his eyes. Sammy began his 1st chemo treatment on July 12th - Vincristine. He actually would only have two treatments. Since he was so small any other type of chemo may do more harm than good. Meanwhile, throughout the next few weeks Sammy would under go multiple transfusions. Just a few times Sammy would cry with a slight whine. No tears but the whine came out as someone saying "MOMMEEEE." The first time he did that the nurse and I froze thinking it was one of us. We both said, " It wasn't me," with laughter in our voice at the same time. Knowing there was no chance that a three month old can talk, but when he did it a few other times we labeled it as our needed miracle.
We were not exactly the best influence on the 4th floor. We scared a few doctors thinking Sammy was a crack baby. But let me back up and explain. At the hospital they have a thing called Sweeties. It is in a little single coffee creamer container. All it is is sugar water. However, when we needed to calm Sammy down we would dip his binky in it. With Sammy instantly calming down we began to call Sweeties - Baby Crack. It helped to break up all the tension everyone felt. That the term "baby crack" became widely used. We would have to admit we did keep all the staff on their toes. On a personal note - Gabe watch out for missing fingers, Lisa if you put in it will come out and most of all Kathleen make sure you don't sprain your finger. ( HA HA HA )
Things went pretty smoothly. There was so much love in our room that the pain of reality never really made an appearance. It is hard to explain. We choose to except the facts and not to have harsh feelings. A friend, I met at the hospital, once said that there was a totally different atmosphere in our room. She explained it was because we had excepted and did not fight reality as some families do. There was just such a peaceful feeling when you entered.
Waiting for the calm before the storm Sammy woke up around 10:30 pm on July 26th. It was probably the happiest Sammy, my husband and I were since we came to the hospital. Sammy not drugged or anything woke up chewing on his left hand while pulling his right ear with his right hand. Sammy kept this up for almost an hour and a half then fell back asleep. Yes with all things this baby was going through he started teething.
Looking back at that hour Shane and I truly believe that it was a gift from Sammy. He allowed us to see him, one last time as a typical baby - not sick and medicated.
Sammy's breathing began to be more noticeable. You could see the difficulties he was having with the tumor growing and pushing up on the bottom of his lungs.
Going through all Sammy's pictures taken at the hospital we noticed that we did not get a picture with one of his doctors. When she did make her daily appearance she was more than glad to take a picture. Not knowing this was going to be Sammy's last picture alive.
It was July 27th in the morning and everyone came in to say their "Mornings." We had a late start and CJ had stayed the night before. So he and Sammy had their moments and Cj went to play and harass the nurses. We got a call saying that a visitor was here so I went downstairs to fetch her. On our way back upstairs Shane's uncle met us. His eyes were blood shot and watery. Not waiting around to hear him speak I took off. Running through a hospital felt a little forbidden, but at the time you don't think about it. I plowed into the room and sat down on the edge of the bed. I said to Sammy that Mommy is here and it is ok to let go. We love you and always will. Sammy then took his last breath and was pronounced at 10:27 am, July 27, 2006.
A few hours went by and Shane realized the date. His father's birthday. We came to a conclusion that Sammy's life revolved around birth and new beginnings. Sammy was born on his great grandmother's birthday, April 2, passes away on his grandfather's birthday and is buried on 3 of our friends birthday (we didn't realize), August 1. We truly believe that the foundation was the best way to remember Sammy and his purpose of gracing us with his presence.
Sammy I know you were here for a very short time, but your time was not wasted. You accomplished a lot in your brief stay. You were the youngest yet strongest man I will ever know. You were a traveler, a supervisor, boyfriend and fighter. Even though you lost your battle you touched so many lives. You made an impression on several people that crossed your path. Your father and I hope that this foundation will honor you in ways that we can not describe. We love you and miss you so much!!!
With such a supported team - doctors, nurses and other families I just don't know how we would have been able to deal with all of the intense emotions. With family and friends by our side it made our support group even stronger. Thanks to ALL of you that helped us through the roughest time of our lives


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Dr Zak's Peanut Butter
Price: Around £6.49
Where to buy: Various (try MuscleFood)
We're not even going to attempt to lie about this, we eat way too much peanut butter. If we buy a jar it'll inevitably be gone by the end of the day. Sometimes we don't even have anything to spread it on, or a spoon.
So you can imagine how we felt when we found out that Dr Zak's have launched a range of flavoured peanut butters with added protein. Which kind of means it's healthier, right? At least that's we're telling ourselves.
So as well as coming in salted caramel, white chocolate and coconut, apple and cinnamon, fresh raspberry and cherry bakewell flavours (!), the recipe means that not only is their 7g of protein in every serving, but it also has 1g of fibre, it's free from palm oil, has no preservatives and is approved by the Vegetarian Society. Not bad at all.
Grenade Carb Killa bars
Price: Around £2.49
Where to buy: Various (Try Grenade)
It's not often we put two food items in the product choices, but we have been eating a hell of a lot over October, so we couldn't really help it.
We're not particularly keen on the Grenade packaging design. Largely because we don't think caramel flavoured bars are in any way dangerous. Definitely not as dangerous as an actual grenade. Even if you're gluten intolerant. But if you start redesigning food packaging that contains gluten to look like weapons, then you're just going to confuse people.
But, don't judge a protein bar by its packaging, as the saying goes. And these bars are really pretty damn nice. Both flavours; cookies and cream and caramel chaos (there was minimal chaos when we ate one, apart from missing the bin the first time we tried to put the wrapper in) are a tasty pair of snacks, far nicer than a lot we've ended up eating in the past. 23g of protein as well. Which will do us nicely.
MEAME Alpha reflective blazer
Price: £325
Where to buy: MEAME
We spent a fair bit of time testing out this rather fetching item over the past month (full review here). A jacket that's a fashionable as it is functional. It's the kind of jacket you could comfortably wear to high-powered executive meeting in the city or maybe an independent film premier somewhere in East London.
But aside from the fact it looks nice, the Alpha blazer doubles as a completely functional cycling jacket. As well as being tailored to allow for more movement, it has underarm vents, a stretchy fabric in the back and, perhaps the coolest feature, reflective strips that run through it for night-time riding. So yeah, it's a safety item as well.
2UNDR – Power Shift Crimson boxers
Price: Around £26.99
Where to buy: Various (try 2UNDR)
So, how athletic are your pants? Probably not very much we'll wager. Well this new release from the team at 2UNDR is set to change that. How? Well, according to them"the performance poly blend provides the best support and quick-dry performance suited for top levels of competition."
In simple terms they're like really nice compression shorts that are designed the same as boxer shorts. So as well as offering support and dryness, they also fit really nicely. It also means going to the toilet is a bit easier.
We've been wearing them for a bit now and it's true, they are pretty damn comfortable. They also make us look a little bit like a superhero. Which is a bonus for any pant-buying male.
adidas ultra boost – Crimson Yellow
Price: Around £130
Where to buy: Adidas
We're a bit late to the party with the whole ultra boost thing. You know, those black ones that adidas released earlier in the year. Well, we decided not to get a pair because everyone else seemed to be wearing them. So patiently we had to wait until a new design came out that we liked. A design that, well, stood out a bit more.
Finally our prayers have been answered with the release of the latest Crimson Yellow version. We think you'll agree they're pretty nice. But looks aside, they're an amazingly comfortable and bouncy (possibly not the scientific term) running shoe. We've been boost converts for the past three years and these things take it to the next level.
Picture Credits: adidias, Dr Zak's, 2UNDR, Buff, Grenade, MEAME


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Fallon West in Booty Banging for Reality Kings
Los Angeles - Curvy cutie Fallon West's new anal scene for Reality Kings Monster Curves site is sure to curb fans' appetite more of the beautiful Russian starlet. Released Tuesday, "Booty Banging" starts with Fallon enjoying a hot bath. The bath gets even hotter as Fallon starts fingering all her holes. Getting more hot and bothered, there's only one thing that will satisfy Fallon - a good booty banging. Lucky for Fallon, Brad Knight is there to give her what she craves. Fallon gets all her holes filled, seductively going ATM, and everything in between. After watching Fallon in this scene, fans will most definitely demand to see her in more scenes!
Fallon loves shooting anal scenes, and shooting for Reality Kings a pleasure. She commented, "Getting my booty banged for Reality Kings site Monster Curves was a blast! I absolutely love anal so I was very excited to shoot this scene! Brad Knight fucks my tight wet pussy and ass so hard and deep! Fans definitely need to see it!"
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\nMARTIN PARR\n
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\n?Martin Parr is a chronicler of our age? His photographs are original and entertaining, accessible and understandable. But at the same time they show us in a penetrating way how we live, how we present ourselves to others, and what we value.? ? Thomas Weski \n
\nOver the last four years Martin Parr has been working on a commission for Multistory photographing the Black Country. It was an area he knew little of, other than its reputation as a densely populated, post-industrial area; one in decline. Many of the industries that once made the Black Country great have declined, but numerous small factories and manufacturing businesses remain in good health. A degree of regeneration has also come as a result of the many immigrant communities that have made the Black Country their home. The region is now populated with many different communities ? Polish, Sikh and Somali to name but a few.\n
\nParr has explored workplaces, temples, churches, shops, clubs and societies. Wary of neglecting the day-to-day experience, he also photographed in the Merry Hill Shopping Centre, in shops such as Tesco, in bars, clubs and nightclubs as well as in leisure facilities such as gyms, sports centres and spas. One particular focus of this new series is on portraiture, an aspect of Parr?s work that has really blossomed through the project. \n
\nFor Parr, it was a welcome return to the notion of being a community photographer, something he last did in the late 1970s in the Calder Valley in and around Hebden Bridge �? connecting to the community, giving back prints to the subjects and ensuring that the photographs are shown locally before being launched on an International stage.\n
<\nMartin Parr has developed an international reputation for his innovative imagery, his oblique approach to social documentary, and his input to photographic culture within the UK and abroad. He has published more than 80 books of his own work, edited a further 30, and exhibited in every continent. He has curated innumerable exhibitons and has acted as guest Director at Rencontres D?Arles and the New York Photo Festival. Parr is also well known for his enthusiasm for the photobook and is co-author with Gerry Badger of the internationally acclaimed three volume series ?The Photobook: A History?. \n
\nMartin Parr's Black Country Stories was commissioned by Multistory with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund, New Art Gallery Walsall and Walsall Council, Wolverhampton Art Gallery and Wolverhampton Council, Sandwell Council and Arts Council England.
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Daredevils B defeated Pudong Power to take home the 2017 SCC Twenty20 Tournament Championship.
Category: SCC League
Dulwich Knights Are D3 Champions
The Dulwich Knights defeated Pudong CC on Sunday to win the 2017 SCC League Division 3. This is a return to form for Dulwich, who returned to to D3 after losing in the D2 finals in 2016.
Daredevils Win D1 Championship
The Daredevils defeated Pudong CC on Sunday to claim the 2017 SCC League Division 1 Championship. It is the club's fifth title since the founding of the league in 2004.
Hangzhou CC Win D2 Title
Hangzhou CC defeated the Bashers on Sunday to win their first Division 2 Championship.
Hangzhou won the toss and elected to bat, posting an impressive 100 runs from the first 11 overs of the match on their way to a strong score of 223 from their 30 overs. In the chase, the Bashers fought valiantly, but ultimately came up short. Continue reading "Hangzhou CC Win D2 Title"
2017 SCC League Playoff Rules
Division 1
Semi-Final: 2nd position vs 3rd position, during league round. If game is abandoned due to rain, 2nd position team will go to Final.
Final: League Table topper vs Winner of Semifinal. In case of rain out game will be reschedule to another weekend, with both team agreement. After rescheduling, if no game can be conducted , both teams will be declared as joint winners. Continue reading "2017 SCC League Playoff Rules"
Introducing Hangzhou Cricket Club
The SCC welcomes a new club to the fold this year as Hangzhou Cricket Club joins the league in Division 2.
Hangzhou Cricket Club has been around for over five years. The teams made up of cricketers of all abilities and nationalities, meld together to form, on occasion, a formidable unit. The club thrives on a great humanity and friendly atmosphere. They play friendly and competitive internal club games, visit Shanghai for matches, and welcome other club teams to their home ground for weekly games. Continue reading "Introducing Hangzhou Cricket Club"
Leopards CC Changes Name to China Zalmi
Leopards Cricket Club (LCC) has announced that the LCC will play the coming season as China Zalmi.
Zeb Khan, LCC chief executive, confirmed that the club had received the recognition from Peshawar Zalmi (Pakistani professional franchise cricket team that plays in the Pakistan Super League). The Leopards were founded in 2009 and won their first league championship in Division 2 in 2010. Continue reading "Leopards CC Changes Name to China Zalmi"
New League Ball Sponsors – Sino Engineering
The Shanghai Cricket Club is delighted to announce that the 2017 SCC League balls will be sponsored by Sino Engineering thanks to the generosity of Antony Ward, General Manager. Continue reading "New League Ball Sponsors – Sino Engineering"
Hot Dogs are Champions Once More
The DPR Hot Dogs defeated K2 CCC to claim the 2016 SCC League Division 1 title on Sunday. It is the club's sixth title since the league was founded in 2004.
Pudong Win Division 3 Championship
Pudong CC completed their improbable late season run by winning the SCC League Division 3 Championship over the Daredevils on Sunday.


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Paul Clayton missed the decisive spot-kick as Matlock Town knocked Derbyshire Senior Cup holders Alfreton Town out of this season's competition at the semi-final stage after winning 5-4 on penalties.
The game ended in an exciting 3-3 draw in 90 minutes, with Craig Westcarr and Tom Allan giving the Reds a comfortable two-goal advantage inside 18 minutes.
Marcus Dinanga claimed a fine hat-trick before Westcarr scored from the spot to take the tie to penalties.
The hosts had started positively with Dwayne Wiley, Niall McManus and Ted Cribley all going close, but Alfreton scored with their first meaningful attack in the 14th minute when Westcarr found the roof of the net from six yards after Andy Monkhouse had pulled back Allan's deep cross.
Four minutes later Paul Marshall found the overlapping Niall Heaton on the left, whose cross was hooked in at the near post by Allan, but a swift break by Matlock in the 32nd minute saw Dinanga steer the ball past Fabian Spiess from close range from an Andrew Wright cross.
McManus then forced Spiess into a sprawling save that saw the ball rebound off the upright on 34 minutes.
Then in the early stages of the second half Allan drilled wide and had a shot blocked before Matlock survived a hectic goalmouth scramble.
With 68 minutes on the clock Dinanga was sent through to side-step Spiess and find the net from a diminishing angle to make the score 2-2.
A dramatic finale saw Terry Kennedy handling a shot that led to a booking and Dinanga's third goal from the penalty spot with eight minutes remaining.
Heaton then had what appeared to be a perfectly good header from a Mark Shelton free-kick disallowed for pushing, but Adam Yates impeded Paul Clayton in the 88th minute, allowing Westcarr to restore parity from the spot.
There is no legislation for extra-time in Derbyshire Senior Cup ties these days, so it was straight to a penalty shoot-out with Wright, Paul Ennis and Dinanga all scoring for the Gladiators whilst Monkhouse, Shelton and Westcarr found the net to make the score 3-3 in spot-kicks.
Cribley then smashed the ball against the crossbar, but Heaton's shot was saved by home keeper Phil Barnes before Liam Marsden edged the home side ahead 4-3.
Cecil Nyoni kept a cool head to level proceedings again, then Spiess saved from Jake Green only for Kennedy to blaze helplessly over with the tie at his mercy.
Yates scored Matlock's fifth shoot-out goal, and with the pressure mounting Clayton fired straight at Barnes and the contest had been settled.
They will face Gresley in the final after their 3-0 win over Buxton on the same night.
MATLOCK: Barnes; Marsden, Green, Taylor, A.Yates, Wiley (Degirolamo 56), McManus, Wright, Ennis, Dinanga, Cribley.
SUBS NOT USED: Newsham, J.Yates, Williams, Smith-Eccles.
ALFRETON: Spiess; Wilson (Gascoigne 45 mins, Jordan 74 mins), McGowan, Kennedy, Heaton, Nyoni,
Marshall (Clayton 82 mins), Monkhouse, Allan, Shelton, Westcarr.
SUBS NOT USED: Priestley, Hearn.
REF: James Oldham.


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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209042314423233191.comments2017-03-20T19:00:58.211+00:00Wendy Nasmith DesignsWhimsical Wendyhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209042314423233191.post-10871144349915295942017-03-20T19:00:58.211+00:002017-03-20T19:00:58.211+00:00Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful story...Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful story! I wish you many more blessings.Savana Pricehttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209042314423233191.post-57049931777861015362014-06-02T04:39:54.133+01:002014-06-02T04:39:54.133+01:00I just stumbled across your You Tube channel. Lov...I just stumbled across your You Tube channel. Love your work and hope to see new videos. Congrats on your little surprise bundle of joy!Cynthia Clarkhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209042314423233191.post-19797836764999363272014-03-08T19:51:44.154+00:002014-03-08T19:51:44.154+00:00Nice piece of information, I had come to know abou...Nice piece of information, I had come to know about your internet site from my friend sanju, delhi,i have read atleast 12 posts of yours by now, and let me tell you, your website gives the best and the most interesting information. This is just the kind of information that i had been looking for, i'm already your rss reader now and i would regularly watch out for the new post, once again hats off to you! Thanx a ton once again, Regards, bob marley quotes
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Bharath Pinneboienahttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209042314423233191.post-83736193863510792542014-01-28T15:16:10.398+00:002014-01-28T15:16:10.398+00:00♥♥Amie Jeeveshttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209042314423233191.post-78223345514100757612014-01-24T13:12:28.248+00:002014-01-24T13:12:28.248+00:00Going to have a go at these to make an advent cale...Going to have a go at these to make an advent calender for my Grandaughter for 2014. xxxxWendy Lhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209042314423233191.post-37498794964886920532014-01-17T21:11:40.614+00:002014-01-17T21:11:40.614+00:00great to see you backgreat to see you backRina Abbott-Jardhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209042314423233191.post-11164445183369723352013-11-22T17:29:54.723+00:002013-11-22T17:29:54.723+00:00I wondered why you weren't posting. Life is m...I wondered why you weren't posting. Life is more than blogging as we all know. But I did miss your creative posts. I want you to know that I just prayed for you after reading your post. Life is hard sometimes. I hope that you will consider how much the Lord Jesus Christ cares for you in the ups and in the downs of your life. And I hope you have fun celebrating the 1st birthday of that beautiful baby girl! LMcBurneyhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209042314423233191.post-74397428549088042722013-09-29T12:08:06.507+01:002013-09-29T12:08:06.507+01:00Hollie is beautful, congratulations! But missing y...Hollie is beautful, congratulations! But missing you online!Shelley Graham Turnerhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209042314423233191.post-66098309270560696392013-09-24T02:25:01.999+01:002013-09-24T02:25:01.999+01:00I am so happy for you!!!! I have tears in my eyes ...I am so happy for you!!!! I have tears in my eyes reading your post!
Congratulations. I miss your talent so much but reading that you are do so well and are a MOM and a Step MOM is wonderful! May you continue to have blessings in your life as you have blessed us with your talents!!
Vivian Lindsayhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209042314423233191.post-29034753395324717692013-06-25T14:05:05.672+01:002013-06-25T14:05:05.672+01:00Congratulations Wendy! :) I am very happy to hear ...Congratulations Wendy! :) I am very happy to hear that you are okay and most of all very happy. Can't wait to see you up and running again. Take care!Talisha Clemhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209042314423233191.post-45113900514646767872013-05-10T23:14:31.524+01:002013-05-10T23:14:31.524+01:00Congrats! Looking forward to more lovely creation...Congrats! Looking forward to more lovely creations when you find time (like when your baby is in Kindergarten!).Lindahttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209042314423233191.post-53085781986212912842013-04-18T19:38:55.490+01:002013-04-18T19:38:55.490+01:00Congratulations!!! My first time on your blog afte...Congratulations!!! My first time on your blog after watching a card tutorial on You Tube. I enjoyed reading your journey and the blessing at the end of what I imagine was a difficult time. Looking forward to seeing new videos and updates. Thanks so much for sharing your inspiring story. God Bless!Deborah Woodshttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209042314423233191.post-73484667234225672052013-04-13T07:10:49.323+01:002013-04-13T07:10:49.323+01:00good to hear your happy news - looking forward to ...good to hear your happy news - looking forward to your videosjillhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209042314423233191.post-57101111604033198642013-04-12T02:21:07.976+01:002013-04-12T02:21:07.976+01:00Congratulations on your little miracle! Life has a...Congratulations on your little miracle! Life has a way of giving us many surprises. Sorry to hear about all the hardship you've had to endure. Best wishes for a bright future. I'm happy you are back to crafting.Anthonettehttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209042314423233191.post-76548339728272497052013-04-03T08:18:50.665+01:002013-04-03T08:18:50.665+01:00So glad to see you back and many congratulations o...So glad to see you back and many congratulations on your beautiful baby girl Gillianhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209042314423233191.post-86392660583955646282013-04-02T21:02:20.238+01:002013-04-02T21:02:20.238+01:00Another chapter in the book of life ay?, well done...Another chapter in the book of life ay?, well done coming through it all and producing such a beautiful daughter.
xxFaith Ahttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209042314423233191.post-86375818712376982022013-04-01T20:20:08.723+01:002013-04-01T20:20:08.723+01:00Aww honey what a fabulous post !!! I am so happy t...Aww honey what a fabulous post !!! I am so happy to hear from you and your princess is beautiful :)
Enjoy your time with her as they grow up so quickly, and please keep posting letting us know how you do :)
Much love xxMONICA GALEhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209042314423233191.post-62314368447062869982013-03-31T23:02:19.462+01:002013-03-31T23:02:19.462+01:00Congratulations on your beautiful baby Hollie!! I&...Congratulations on your beautiful baby Hollie!! I'm glad to see that you are doing well!Rowena1976https://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209042314423233191.post-90258690388553491172013-03-31T18:46:47.013+01:002013-03-31T18:46:47.013+01:00Congratulations! I hope your life will straighten ...Congratulations! I hope your life will straighten up from now on! Take care...Crealottehttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209042314423233191.post-75045530277144855992013-03-31T14:21:44.263+01:002013-03-31T14:21:44.263+01:00So glad to see you back! And with such a beautiful...So glad to see you back! And with such a beautiful little bundle!
So sorry you had to go through so much to get to this point. Just give yourself time and enjoy your baby :)KraftyKathhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209042314423233191.post-65233513213398352732013-03-31T13:27:09.239+01:002013-03-31T13:27:09.239+01:00Congratulations! Hollie is so adorable! Yes, we ar...Congratulations! Hollie is so adorable! Yes, we are still around, and we can't wait to see you back in your "crafty" mind, and showing us new cards! Sorry to hear that you'd been through some difficulties, and life seemed suck! But there's always light at the end of the tunnel, and you found it!
Cedar of Lebanonhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209042314423233191.post-78711722336612575742013-03-31T13:08:01.923+01:002013-03-31T13:08:01.923+01:00Hollie is so pretty! Happy Easter Hollie is so pretty! Happy Easter tinahttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209042314423233191.post-10712856121148572792013-03-31T12:59:06.082+01:002013-03-31T12:59:06.082+01:00What a wonferful end to this pahse in your life. C...What a wonferful end to this pahse in your life. Congratulations on the birth of Hollie and I wish you and your partner every happiness and joy in the future.
The crafting will come back in due course, for now enjoy your miracle and savour every moment 'cos it all gallops by so fast.

Congratulations again and WELL DONE!

Angela Angelahttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209042314423233191.post-47016371285696673912013-03-31T12:50:39.276+01:002013-03-31T12:50:39.276+01:00Awww what a beautiful baby! I'm so glad you a...Awww what a beautiful baby! I'm so glad you are back, was getting really worried there! Very sorry for the bad stuff you had to go through but happy to know things have turned around for you now. As a mom of 3, including 3 year old twins, my advice is when you are able get lots of crafting in because once your little is walking it won't be so easy!! LOL

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Heron Park in Harrisdale is simply the smarter choice. It's a vibrant, well-connected and mature masterplanned community that has captured the imagination of Perth homebuyers.
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How long are you there for on our wedding day and what does this typically cover?
Each wedding package i offer includes 8 hours of photography on the day of your wedding. Your wedding day starts off with the moments of anticipation as you prepare with your loved one's for your wedding ceremony. Following the getting ready portion of the day it's either straight to the ceremony, or the first look between you and your partner soon to be. My approach to your ceremony shots is very non obtrusive to ensure that the focus remains on you during this very personal and important moment between you and your partner, family and friends. After the ceremony is typically when family, group shots and formal portraits of the couple are taken … and then into cocktail hour and your reception as you celebrate into the night!
Should we consider a 'First Look'? What are the benefits to this?
The 'First Look' is a fairly recent trend that couples have caught onto and something i like to suggest for those willing to break tradition. Typically the first look takes place after the couple is ready and before the ceremony. I like to recommend this idea for two reasons : 1 – This moment becomes something very intimate for just the two of you to share (sometimes couples do include their close family and friends to witness this as well) and becomes a way to break the ice of the nerves and anticipation that usually surround the walk down the aisle. 2- You get to enjoy more of your party! Typically the formal family photos and portraits of the couple take place immediately following the ceremony and into the cocktail hour. Planning on seeing each other before the ceremony allows for you to take those images beforehand so you can go straight from your vows to your party. If you are planning a wedding in the early spring or mid to late fall i also highly recommend the first look as the night approaches much faster and a first look allows you to utilize as much natural light as possible for your images.
What is your style? Do you do posed pictures or do you take a more photo-journalistic approach?
My style falls along the lines of photo journalism as I like to capture the story of your wedding as it unfolds naturally as opposed to forcing moments or being intrusive. However, i love interacting with my clients during the day as I get to know you and your personality throughout the day to ensure that I create images that cater to each individual couple. The only moments where I step in and give direction is during the formal family, group and couple portraits in order to makes sure everyone knows where to be and what to do in order to get you back to your party and enjoying your company – even during this portion of the day, i make sure that everyone is relaxed and having a good time.
Do you travel outside of your area to photograph weddings?
YES! I love destination weddings and photographing new locations. Please don't hesitate to contact me if your wedding is not in the Upstate NY area – i am always willing to travel!


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SOUTHMONT | Not every summer internship comes with a pontoon boat as a company vehicle, but Tiffany Thomas isn't your everyday summer intern.
Thomas, who will enter her third and final year at Duke Divinity School in Durham this fall, is spending the summer as the pastor for the High Rock Lake Ministry. The outdoor, nondenominational, casual worship ministry has been an ongoing tradition on the shores of the second-largest lake completely within the state's borders since 1967, and Thomas is keeping that tradition alive this summer.
The master's degree-level internship is provided in part due to an endowment from Duke in partnership with the Lexington District of the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church and Macedonia United Methodist Church in Southmont. Thomas, 24, will spend 15 weeks in the day-to-day life of a lay minister, planning and preaching sermons, praying with church members and, in one of the more fun parts of the job, visiting church members via boat around the lake.
Thomas, a native of Columbus, Ohio, graduated from Spelman College, a historically black liberal arts college for women in Atlanta, majoring in political science and minoring in religion. She said she really felt called to the ministry when she was 15 years old. Thomas grew up and was in the Catholic church, attending Mass with her father, Walter Thomas. Her enthusiasm lagged a little during her adolescent years as she focused more on boys and cheerleading. But she began to hear the calling clearer when she started attending a Baptist church with her mother, Pinkie Thomas, who now lives in Miami, Fla. She credits this time in her life for re-igniting her passion to become a minister
As part of her education, Thomas is required to complete two "field" assignments. Last summer, she spent about 10 weeks in and around Maceio, Brazil, with a Baptist church and community. She spent the summer learning Portuguese and living out of a suitcase while observing how a Christian community in South America's largest country worships.
Growing up and attending colleges in large to medium-sized cities, Thomas wasn't quite sure where Southmont was when she was approached about the unique summer internship, but she was intrigued by the level of hands-on experience she would gain with such a charge. During her first sermon on Memorial Day weekend, she was told to expect about 200 folks to show up but 326 did. Although she admits she becomes a little nervous before giving a sermon, Thomas also likes to challenge herself.
"I wanted to know what the day-to-day ministry is like," Thomas said. "I wanted to prepare myself for that."
In May 2011, Thomas plans to be ordained as a minister in the American Baptist Churches USA denomination and, hopefully, receive an appointment in the church. While enrolled in school, she serves as an associate pastor for Northside Baptist Church under the Rev. Brian Irving.
"I'm basically his right-hand girl," Thomas said. "I do some preaching, lead Sunday school classes, co-teach Bible studies on Wednesday, whatever is needed."
While her master's curriculum only requires her to take one speaking class, she's already taken two, and the experience gained this summer at High Rock Lake Ministry has helped her fine-tune those skills. The Sunday services at the outdoor picnic-shelter type structure - complete with an apartment where the ministry's pastor lives during the summer - is a lot closer to the congregation than the traditional pulpit and pew arrangement at most churches. She's able to really connect with her audience, if only for a short time, due to this intimate setting.
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Thirteen-year-old Angel is suffering from a severe pain crisis. Her mom carries her into the hospital because she cannot walk. Twins Joshua and Jordan, high school freshmen, experience similar pain episodes and are hospitalized about five times a year. All three have sickle cell disease. Angel, Joshua and Jordan depend on blood transfusions to help them battle this devastating illness. Yet donated blood might not always be available for them.
What is Sickle Cell Disease?
An inherited disorder of the red blood cells, sickle cell disease is the most common genetic disorder in African-Americans. People with sickle cell have red blood cells that contain an abnormal type of hemoglobin. Instead of their normal round shape, red blood cells are crescent-shaped and have difficulty passing through the body's small blood vessels. This eventually damages vessels and tissues, which can be extremely painful.
The Statistics
Sickle cell disease is one of the most common inherited blood disorders in the United States, affecting one in 500 African Americans, while one in 12 African-Americans carry the sickle cell trait. About 90,000 to 100,000 people in the US suffer from sickle cell disease – 98 percent of whom are African-Americans.
Patients with the disease – most of whom are children may need 15 to 25 blood transfusions each year. Often, they develop antibodies to the blood they receive, leading to potentially life-threatening transfusion reactions. But, if they can receive blood that's more closely matched to their own, that risk is minimized. And the best matches are found among other African-Americans.
In addition, African-Americans face other serious health challenges that may require blood transfusions, including kidney disease, high blood pressure and higher birth rates of premature babies.
Rare Traits
Following is a chart of the rare blood traits and the probabilities of finding those rare traits in African-American and Caucasian blood.
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|In African American Population
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|1 in 250
|None Found
|1 in 319
|None Found
|1 in 6,429
|None Found
|1 in 16,400
|None Found
|Not established (extremely rare)
|2 in 10
|5 in 10
|3 in 10
|9 in 10
|1 in 10
|8 in 10
Blood Types of the Population
While Type O positive is the most common blood type. Not all ethnic groups have the same mix of these blood types. Hispanics, for instance, have a relatively high number of O's, while Asians have a relatively high number of B's. The mix of the different blood types in the U.S. populations are:
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We need more African-Americans to close the gap. We need more African-American blood donors to save lives in the community. We need you.
Donate blood at one of our centers or at one of the many blood drives we run throughout Northern California. After your donation, your blood is tested, typed and sent to a patient in need. You will also be automatically enrolled in our "Hero in Me" program where you'll earn points that can be redeemed for gifts like movie tickets, e-gift cards and more! You will also have access to your wellness screening results, like cholesterol and blood pressure. Click HERE to see if you are eligible.
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Recognizing our Heroes
Remembering John "Larry" Valley
October 4, 1945 – January 5, 2012
Following is an excerpt of a touching letter, John "Larry" Valley wrote about sickle cell disease and the impact on his life. Larry was a member of the Sickle Cell Community Advisory Council of Northern California and an advocate for community blood-banking. Sadly, he passed away on January 5th, 2012, at age 66.
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My name is John Lawrence Valley, known to most of my friends and relatives as Larry. I was born on October 4th, 1945. I have Sickle Cell Disease. My type is SC Harlem. The Harlem was identified by the Atlanta Disease Control Center. My primary doctor that sent my blood to the Disease Control Center for evaluation saw something about my type of SCD that was different than any type he had seen previously. Simply the Harlem strain (only seen in myself and one other SCD patient in the U.S.) makes my Sickle-Hemoglobin C Disease (SC) type act like Sickle Cell Anemia (SS).
I had a fairly normal childhood. My family never put any limits on me, so I did most things that normal boys did. I was never told no or you can't because of your SCD. I played little league baseball, I played golf starting at the age of 7, and I still play golf currently. The two limitations I remember are all of the pain episodes and being small. After little league baseball I could only play in pick-up games. I did not start growing until after the age of twenty-one. I was four foot ten and weighed eighty-five pounds when I graduated from high school. So my varsity attempts at sports were narrowed to golf because of my size. I remember having a lot of crises that involved severe pain in my lower back. I had other crises but those back aches were just really bad.
I worked for over 30 years. I was limited to desk jobs, physical labor was not an option, small and physical exertion can cause a crisis. I had physical limitations on my jobs, other than that I did all that was requested of the job description. I did have some crises at times while in the work force, and I learned to get up and go to work as soon as the crisis pain subsided to a tolerable point. I worked hard and was responsible for installation of hardware and software all over the country.
Having a good work ethic a high pain level tolerance allowed me to get the job done. My motivation has always been that I am just as normal as the next person within the limits of my disease. I believed that I was normal with the exception of the crisis that kept me off my feet.
In 1995 I turned 50 years, half a century. I was told I would not make it to the age of 21. Funny how that works. I tried to drink up the entire state of Washington between my 18th and 21st birthdays. That pretty much ended my faith in Dr.'s and their diagnosis.
Since then I have had two very good physicians over the years that have kept me in the race. Even at 50 I had my own ideas about how I should live with this disease. I have not always been correct but I am still here doing it my way within the limitations of Sickle Cell Disease, (SCD). The most important lesson I learned from my mother was "every time you get knocked down, get up and keep on going. Don't grovel when you are down, get up and give it everything you have." That is pretty much the way I have lived with this disease. There was one time when I really wanted to throw in the towel in my early 20's. That was the worst crisis I ever had, my saving grace was my cousin who also was afflicted with this disease. He was very instrumental in keeping me alive during the first 7 days of that crisis. He passed at the age of 45. He also is the one who taught me more about this disease than any physician. He also made me see the importance of living within the limits of the disease rather than push the envelope.
Since the age of 50, there have been some physical changes that I did not know were happening as I aged. The first noticeable change came to my knees. I walked a lot, being an avid golfer I was walking a golf course about once a week or more. I began having severe pain in both knees if I walked too much. The medical finding was no cartilage in the knees. My knee bones were rubbing against each other. Some nerve endings were quite sensitive for a long time. I still take walks with my dog. I ride a cart when I play golf these days.
At the age of 60 I was having a lot of pain in my right hip. This is when I learned that longevity with SCD comes with joint, bone, and organ deterioration. I don't have many crises now, but the accumulation of them have deprived parts of my body with oxygen deprivation. The deprivation kills the parts of the body that are not getting oxygen during a crisis. So that explains the knees and that hip pain. I never did anything about the knees, just lucky about being able to still walk. I can't do any deep knee bends though. At the age of sixty I had my right hip replaced. Now at the age of Sixty-Five I have lost the inches in the length of my right leg. I have constant pain in that hip that was replaced. The pain is in two areas, inside the femur and in the groin area. The mobility recovered has allowed me to continue to play golf. I have not played as well with the new hip as I did with my own hip.
This year 2011, I had the ball of my left shoulder replaced. The rehab was tough. I am back on the golf course, and happy to say that I have played more golf this year than I was able to play in previous years. I have learned to enjoy being out in the sun with my relatives and friends having fun on the golf course. I was a competitive player when I was younger with a pretty consistent game. That is no longer the case. I miss it but I am happy to be able to complete each round no matter what the score.
I have also had deterioration in my kidneys, so I have to have them checked about every four months. Medical Physicians and Dentist's take up a lot of my time keeping me healthy.
Another little item they call acute chest syndrome (ACS) got a hold of me and left its calling card. It provides some really intense pain in your chest. The first time it hit me it felt like an elephant was sitting on my chest. The more air you tried to take in, the more intense the pain. I felt short of breath and could only take in sips of air because of the pain involved. Seven days of that kind of pain and then a gradual lessoning of pain and eventually the pain settles like a knot somewhere in your upper body. I had at least three weeks of pain each time I had ACS. The first 10 days you wish time would speed up but it feels like it is standing still. I was able to get on my feet and function with the pain as it gradually decreased over the next fourteen days or so.
Living with SCD is a constant learning experience. You have to make life style adjustments along the way in your life. Going from competitive golf to golf for fun is one example of that kind of life adjustment.
Another example of life style adjustment is how you spend your time. I left the work force at the age of Fifty-Seven. I came out on disability due SCD. Before that I had an intense job and I went back to college and acquired a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Information Systems. I was really pushing the envelope during that period of time. I was working 10 to 12 hours a day and some weekends. I was also traveling all over the United States for my company.
My SCD is affected by high altitude, sudden changes in temperature, Stress, cold weather and over exertion. When I was working I would push the envelope every time I flew on an airplane, every time I went to a place like Lake Tahoe, every time I tried to go swimming, and the over exertion from exercise and other sports activities.
Now when I fly over an hour or so I have to have oxygen on the plane. I try to stay inside on cold and rainy days. I try not to go to colder climates, I don't go to Lake Tahoe anymore and swimming is out of the question.
As you age the trips to the doctor become more frequent. I have been told that my insides are equivalent to a 95-year-old. That is hard to believe when you look in the mirror and see a person that does not look 65. But whenever I look in the mirror I have to tell myself I am very old inside and I need to be careful of how I live now.
Between 60 and now, I have found that I have some arthritic joints that like to visit when it is damp and or cold. It is harder to stay warm; I attribute that to a more sedentary life style. The sedentary life style comes from a lack of energy. It does not matter what I do to try to increase your energy levels, the body only has so much to give now. Take that and like it or push the envelope and take your chances. I am learning to push gently if I push at all at this age.


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Launched only a few months ago, Pokémon GO is already a worldwide phenomenon. The location-based augmented reality game, with its cute characters based on the original anime 'Pokémon', has connected players all around the world. If you are one of those – aka a Pokémon Master! – here are 10 destinations which you can enjoy as well as chase after rare Pokémon.
1# Kristiansand, Norway
Explore this town in southern Norway, notable as a diving hotspot in natural water sources, as well as for its dazzling beaches and pristine environment. Don't forget to fill up your Pokédex as you wander around the bustling downtown.
2# Playa de Palma, Spain
Soak up the beauty of Palma's beaches, hunt down Wild Pokémon in the meadows under the sun, and challenge your Pokémon at the Gym under the moon.
3# Corpus Christi, Texas, USA
Head to the coastal town of Corpus Christi to catch some Water Pokémon. Take a rest on the beach or go fishing before visiting the landmarks – as well as go hunting for Wild Pokémon.
4# Ocean City, Maryland, USA
Stroll along the long, white beaches with wooden walkways and discover hidden Pokémon. Afterwards, delight in the numerous fairs, shops and restaurants which dot the area.
5# Birmingham, UK
Wander through this city to appreciate its iconic street art and the vintage shops at Bullring Shopping Centre, and in the evenings to enjoy the nightlife. You'll forget the time – until you realize that your Pokémon eggs have all hatched!
6# Santa Cruz, California, USA
Pause and take a closer look at the tourist attractions such as Pier 39 and Union Square, which are crowded with Wild Pokémon waiting to be captured.
7# Playa de Ingles, Spain
Lounge on the beach and sip on a few cocktails, and wait for some rare Pokémon to surrender themselves up.
8# Fuengirola, Spain
The beauty of this town, which lies next to Costa del Sol, is bewitching and you should not miss the medieval castles. However, stay alert for the appearance of any unexpected Water Pokémon!
9# Galveston, USA
Situated on an island along Texas's Mexico Bay, this town is well-known for its ancient yacht harbour, theme park and diners. It is also a destination for picking up diverse Pokémon.
10# Blackpool, UK
At this coastal town, you will be taken back to Blackpool's heyday in the 1950s and 1960s as the ultimate English family seaside resort town! Nowadays, you can also uncover Pokémon which are concealed around the nostalgic town.
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