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Stewardship Ministries
Stewardship Ministry
The purpose of this groups is three-fold:
- To educate the parish throughout the year on the good practice of Christian stewardship of our time, talent and treasure
- To provide educational seminars and printed material to parishioners
- To serve as a resource for questions about the practice of stewardship.
This committee is also responsible for the annual pledge drive held in the fall.
For more information, contact Cate Williams here.
Church Gardens & Grounds
This ministry is responsible for the beautiful grounds that bring a sense of peace and tranquility to those attend services or visiting the church.
- A desire to spend some time outdoors by yourself or with others.
- Few gardening tools; gloves, hand tools etc.
- Participate & help organize work days in spring & fall
New ideas are always welcome.
For more information, contact Pam Erickson 815 341-9292
New Ministry Opportunity - Bee Gees
The Bee Gees (Building and Grounds Guild) will maintain and improve our buildings and grounds while giving us the opportunity to work together and get to know each other better. Bee Gees activities will get together occasionally in small or larger groups to tackle general clean ups to big improvements.
Whatever your favorite tool? Paint brush, vacuum, mop, hammer, rake, shovel, spade?
St. Mary's projects, inside and out, large and small require tools from a broom to a ditch witch.
Please sign up in the Great Hall or contact Bill Wayne.


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Nathan Brown
Design: Zille Sophie Bostinius
Print run: 200 copies
36 pages, softcover, linen band
How does thought relate to the form in which it appears? Is its material appearance simply a constraint or does thought realise itself in matter? Can philosophy help poetry think about its physical presence on paper? The chapbook January explores these possibilities of the poetic automaticity of thought, released from the immediate pressure of the pen or the digital remove of the screen by the distributed but manually exacting apparatus of the typewriter.
Typed between the evening of January 9 and the night of January 10 2016, the series is composed of dialectically reflective poems written in sequence. Modest and slender, they retain a material attachment to the typewriter that determined their lineation, spacing and train of thought. At times, they pause to reflect on this form of composition, which in turn relates to their ontological, existential and historical concerns.
As a record of writing's weakness and contingency, the sequence has been printed as originally typed, unedited and preserving imperfections, typos and varying degrees of intensity. It is best read in one sitting, as a series-poem articulated through a process of thinking at once divergent in its concerns and unified in time. The publication design and layout by Zille Sophie Bostinius furthers the feel of a diurnal manuscript, an exercise notebook, or indeed the score of a series-poem borne from the passage of a night.
Nathan Brown lives in Montreal with his wife and two cats. He is the author of The Limits of Fabrication: Materials Science, Materialist Poetics (Fordham UP, 2017) and the Director of the Centre for Expanded Poetics at Concordia University.

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The Way I Want
Once in a while
Things happen the way I want,
Like the time when I didn't hit red
In four signals at a stretch,
Like the time when we didn't have to fight
The breeze that spoiled our badminton matches,
Like the time I took an afternoon siesta
Because nobody could call a dead phone,
Like the time I got upgraded
From flying economy class on a long flight,
Like the time the radio played
All my favorite songs in one night.
Once in a while
Things happen the way I want.
You ask me why I write,
So I can always make things happen
The way I want,
So it's not just once in a while.
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Shanghai - Tianzifang, Pudong & The M1NT/
Let's start another day in this amazing city! We first visit the district of Dapuqiao and in particular the Tianzifang, an area among Sinan Road, Taikang Road, Second Ruijing Road and Jianguo Middle Road.You can take the metro to reach this area and get off at Dapuqiao stop.The Tianzifang is a kind of market that is articulated within numerous alleyways. The shops were originally artisan shops and I recommend you to get lost in the alleys and, if it's lunch time, to stop at one of the many restaurants. For example, I've been to Teddy Bear and found it very nice (ask specifically to have lunch on the little terrace on the top). Alternatively, there is a very good thai restaurant, Tai Thai Cuisine & Lounge.Concerning the shopping in the Tianzifang, you can buy typical objects such as chopsticks, hand-painted fans, tea sets or the classic qipao, the traditional chinese women dress of Shanghai. I've bought one of them in black and white at the Shanghai Han Ming Industrial.
Then we head to the district of Pudong, the area opposite the Bund where you can see the famous skyscrapers. For lunch we stop at Element Fresh in Lu Jia Zui inside the "Super Brand Mall". It is a chain that offers fresh and tasty salads and sandwiches, perfect for those who want to get away for a moment from the oriental cuisine!In the afternoon we visit the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium, which is located at the base of the Oriental Pearl Tower. In my opinion there is nothing special but it's fun to walk inside the shark tunnels! Next to the aquarium there are two other museums: a museum of insects, the Wilde Natural Insect Kingdom and a museum on the sexuality of China, the China Sex Culture Exhibition.If the weather is nice and not foggy, I highly recommend you to climb on top of the "corkscrew", the Shanghai World Financial Centre, and stop at the bar for a drink with a view!
In the evening, after a super dinner at the thai restaurant Coconut Paradise, we go dancing at M1NT, one of the most famous nightclubs in the city!
Check out here the list on the best Shanghai nightlife! ;-)


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Poem introduction
About the Poem
About the poet
Kathleen Jamie spent much of her early poetic career answering the question posed by the...
In the centre of the sheep-field
a stand of Douglas firs
hold between them, tenderly,
a tall enclosure, like a vase.
How could we have missed it
before today - just never seen
this clear, translucent vessel
tinted like citrine?
What we noticed were pipistrelles:
cinder-like, friable; flickering
the place hained by trees
till the air seemed to quicken,
and the bats were a single
edgy intelligence, testing an idea
for a new form,
which unfolded, cohered
before our eyes. The world's
mind is such interstices; cells
charging with cool dawn light;
- is that what they were telling us?
- but they vanished, suddenly,
before we'd understood,
and the trees grew in a circle,
elegant and mute.
from The Tree House (Picador, 2004), copyright © Kathleen Jamie 2002, used by permission of the author and the publisher.
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text: Pepsi, Coke Donating Water to Flint Walmart and Nestle, too By Newser Editors and Wire Services Posted Jan 26, 2016 2:00 PM CST 41 comments Jack Huffman of the Salvation Army helps carry bottled water at the Salvation Army Flint Beecher Corps Community Center in Flint, Mich., Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (Newser) – Walmart and several global beverage-makers have pledged to deliver about 175 truckloads of bottled water to Flint as the Michigan city deals with a public health emergency caused by lead-tainted water, the AP reports. The retail giant, along with Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Nestle, announced Tuesday the collective donation will include up to 6.5 million bottles of water through December for at least 10,000 schoolchildren. Walmart says that since July, it has donated 14 truckloads of water and nearly 1,800 water filters. Flint switched from Detroit's municipal water system while under emergency state management and began drawing from the Flint River in 2014 to save money. But the water wasn't properly treated and it became contaminated with lead. Residents have been urged to use bottled water and to put filters on faucets. (Read more Flint, Michigan stories.) My Take on This Story Report a story error Show results | 5% Hilarious 8% Intriguing 5% Depressing 64% Brilliant 3% Scary 15% Ridiculous


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The World Famous EggRoll Food Truck by Chinaman is an offshoot of the super popular World Famous carry out restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale. The restaurant menu is a little more fleshed out than the food truck with burgers, sandwiches, wings and their famous eggrolls. Although at times you may find some of those dishes on the food truck so always make sure to ask. The best person to ask would be World Famous's spokesperson and food visionary slash owner, Chinaman. You can normally find him outside the truck acting like a carnival barker. He's quite the character and a great salesman. There are 4 to 5 different eggrolls which are on the everyday menu along with their specific dipping sauces. Chinaman's fries, housemade lemonades and desserts round out what's normally available on the menu. They're all "World Famous". Don't believe me? Ask Chinaman, he'll tell you all about it. – mini bio by Burger Beast
P.S.: There is now a full-fledged sit-down World Famous restaurant in Boynton Beach.
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Bonita OPL
Couleur-Rubin x Osage Princess - Contagious
Foaled March 10th, 2009; a beautiful chestnut mare with blaze and two socks.
Bonita is a calm, sensible filly with a great work attitude. Started undersaddle Fall 2012. Showed well through the three weeks of the Centex Summer Circuit, taking second out of 70 horses in the hunter ring during the final week!


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Home & Garden
We Tested It: AirSpeed All Floors bagless upright vacuum from Eureka
How much: $99.99 suggested retail price.
Where to buy: Available at Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Lowe's and other home goods stores and online at www.amazon.com; learn more at www.eureka.com.
Pro: This inexpensive vacuum packs a lot of power at a bargain price. It's particularly effective picking up pet hair. As its name implies, it moves smoothly from carpet to tile to hardwood without losing sunction. Relatively lightweight at 15 pounds, this upright really picks up the dirt.
Con: Emptying the flip-bottom dust cup can be a little messy. The cord is 32 feet, which limits the vacuum's range.
Rating (out of 5): ☆☆☆☆


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'HobNob?" Jessie Wallace waves a tiny, eager hand over the golden crescent of biscuits on the coffee table. No thanks, I say. "Oh." She looks disappointed. "Well, have one later. I've eaten enough already. I'm stuffed." She smiles, clears her throat and sits back on the sofa. Then, while I fiddle with my tape recorder, she shuffles forward and places her hands on her knees, primly, like a governess. Then she leans over to zip up her handbag, which is gold, before bending down to adjust her sandals, which are not (they're more of a reddish walnut). In her metallic trapeze top and matching bronzer she looks like a small Egyptian queen about to face the executioner's scythe. "I'm not the biggest fan of interviews, no," she says in her crisp, brisk estuary accent. "I worry how I come across. Makes me paranoid."
Her wariness is understandable. From the moment she clattered into Albert Square as volcanic single mum Kat Slater, Wallace has been the target of an astounding - and sometimes astoundingly unpleasant - level of press attention, the general theme of which has been outrage over her refusal to apologise for liking booze, chips, lipstick and ex-policemen called Dave who turn out to be not very nice.
Today, however, headlines seem little more than a hazy memory. The mood is genial, if guarded. Since her return to acting - following a post-EastEnders break during which she did "not much" other than look after her daughter, Tallulah - Wallace has given her game-plan a makeover. Her conversation is peppered with talk of "moving on" and there is the distinct tang of reinvention in the air.
Pivotal to this is her role in Miss Marie Lloyd: Queen of the Music Hall, a BBC4 biopic that charts the rambunctious life of the Edwardian entertainer. The script appears to have been compiled from bits of old concrete and cheese, but Wallace's performance is as bracing as a power walk down Lambeth High Street.
"I love, love, love Marie Lloyd," she says, her face brightening. "She was fun-loving, down to earth. Very open and generous. She was a superstar - the Madonna of her day." Lloyd, who died in 1922, was a renowned sauce-monger, with a repertoire that included songs such as She Sits Amongst Her Cabbages and Peas and a private life that clanged with empty champagne bottles and inveterate cads. "She wouldn't put up with any crap from blokes and she loved showing a bit of ankle. The press couldn't get enough of her but she didn't give a shit," Wallace chirps. A bit like you, then? Her smile evaporates. "A little bit, I suppose," she says, visibly squirming. But the parallels between the women are marked. Both have experienced the warmth of public popularity and the poisoned pencil tip of tabloid outrage. "Well, we've both had to deal with our fair share of scum."
Born in 1971 and raised in Epping, Karen Wallace (she adopted her grandmother's name for the purposes of "the stage") was brought up by her father, a publican, after he split with her mother when Jessie was a toddler. As a child, she was a tomboy ("I still am, really") who loved dressing up and hated authority (she was expelled twice). After leaving school at 15, she pulled pints and later worked as a makeup artist for the RSC before, at 25, enrolling at the Poor School. Then came EastEnders and stardom as Kat Slater. "Kat was an amazing part. She was so passionate and unpredictable. She kept you on your toes." After five years of low-cut Lycra tops and tantrums in the toilets of the Queen Vic, she left the role in 2005.
Since then, the soap has struggled to find a character to fill Slater's sling-backs. Does Wallace miss EastEnders? "I miss the continual work and pressure. I loved the last-minute feeling of it all. But I always knew there would be a point when I had to move on." Nevertheless, she concedes that she wouldn't rule out a return to Walford.
Last year, just before she started filming BBC1 drama A Class Apart (in which she played another feisty single mum), she turned down an offer of £1m to write her autobiography. This seems a peculiar decision, given the score-settling opportunities offered by such a venture, but Wallace was adamant. "I was just sick of hearing about everything I'd done and was supposed to have done. I want to draw a line underneath it all. It's in the past. It don't matter. The thing is," she adds flintily, "I don't talk about my private life. It may look like I do, but I don't. It's everyone else that's talking about it."
One day, Wallace would like to try her luck in Hollywood but for now, she is occupied by other projects, including ITV1's forthcoming Rock Rivals, in which she may or may not play a character similar to Sharon Osbourne.
Wallace is determined to avoid typecasting. She is only too aware of the soap curse - the downward trajectory that many post-soap careers take from parts in The Bill and Casualty to the celebrity reality circuit. "I don't just want to do the working-class London thing. I'm good at accents and I want to show what range I've got. There's loads I want to do." Such as? "Comedy, drama - everything. There's nothing I don't want to try. I'd love to do some theatre, some Tennessee Williams and musical stuff like The Rose Tattoo and Wicked." Is she ambitious? "Absolutely. I'm definitely ambitious," says Wallace, nodding vigorously. "I never want to stop working. I want to do everything, I really do".
· Miss Marie Lloyd: The Queen of the Music Hall is on BBC4 tonight at 9pm.


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TORONTO — Top-ranked Novak Djokovic won his fourth Rogers Cup title Sunday, beating Japan's Kei Nishikori 6-3, 7-5 after a short rain delay.
Djokovic also won the hardcourt event that rotates between Toronto and Montreal 2007, 2011 and 2012. Ivan Lendl holds the tournament record with six titles.
The 29-year-old Serb has seven victories this year and 66 overall, a record 30 in ATP World Tour Masters 1000 events such as the Canadian stop. He has 12 Grand Slam titles, winning this year in Australia and France.
Djokovic has won his last nine matches against Nishikori and leads the series 10-2. In April in their previous match, Djokovic won the Key Biscayne final. Nishikori won his fourth straight Memphis title in February for his 11th ATP Tour victory.
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Aloo badiyan is a very traditional and popular dish of Punjab, India. Badiyan is a pakora (dumpling) prepared from red chillies and besan. Its an ideal dish for people who like a bit spicy and sour curry.
- Potatoes: 3-4 (chopped)
- Badiyan: 3-4 pieces
- Tomato: 2
- Green chilli: 1
- Ginger: a small piece
- Cumin seeds: 1 tsp
- Oil: 1tbsp
- Salt: to taste
- Turmeric pwd: 1/2 tsp
- Grind tomatoes, ginger and green chilli to form a puree.
- Heat oil in pressure cook. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add badiyan. (See Badiyan in the picture on the right.)
- Roast badiyan for 3-4 mins.
- Add tomato puree, salt, turmeric pwd, potatoes and water (~ 2 cups).
- Take 1-2 whistles on high flame and then cook on low flame for 8-10 mins.
- Ready to serve with chapati, nan, parantha or rice.


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Tony Blair has said that he "toyed with Marxism" as a young man after being inspired by a biography of Leon Trotsky that detailed "extraordinary causes and injustices".
The former prime minister, who rebranded his party "New Labour" in the belief it would be most electable as a centre-ground party, said yes when asked in a BBC interview if he was "briefly a Trot".
The politician – who faced repeated rebellion from leftwing Labour MPs, including Jeremy Corbyn, who believed Blairism had dragged the party to the right – said the first volume of Isaac Deutscher's trilogy "opened a different world" for him and changed his life.
"Here's this guy Trotsky who was so inspired by all of this that he went out to create a Russian revolution and changed the world. I think it's a very odd thing – just literally it was like a light going on," Blair told Reflections with Peter Hennessy on Radio 4.
"And even though, you know, over time I left that side of politics behind, the notion of having a cause and a purpose and one bigger than yourself or your own ambition – and I think probably allied at the same time to coming to religious faith – that changed my life in that period."
Blair said the period was "reasonably brief … it wasn't longer than a year probably" – describing a later influential conversation with an Indian graduate student who argued that the "state too can become a vested interest".
Blair described Cherie Booth, who was to become his wife, as a mainstream Labour supporter who had "complete contempt for the far left, which was an unusual position for young people" and who was critical of his "sort of Oxford student socialism".
In remarks that carry an ironic resonance for the former leader's reputation among Corbyn-supporting Labour members today, Blair also claimed that the party was regarded as a "kind of anathema" for socialists when he was a student. "These were the betrayers of socialism, these were the people who, you know, didn't really believe in the way you should believe," he said, arguing that he was critical of the leadership of Harold Wilson and Jim Callaghan when he first joined the party for that reason.
He said Cherie never changed her politics and put it down to growing up in a working class part of Liverpool and realising "you actually needed people to govern and govern sensibly to improve people's lives. And yet she would rather have given up the ghost than vote Tory".
Blair's comments come as Corbyn begins a national tour of marginal constituencies after his more leftwing brand of politics surprised critics by stripping Theresa May of a majority in June's general election.
In a long interview about his life and career, Blair also talked about his relationship with Gordon Brown, saying the pair had once been "so close" that they had spoken several times a day.
He said the Granita pact – in which they were said to agree that Brown would step aside for Blair as candidate for leader, but that Blair would step down after two terms to make way for his colleague – did not happen at the Islington restaurant it is named after.
"Well, the truth is it wasn't in Granita restaurant. We did have dinner in the Granita but we'd already decided what we were going to do. The actual conversation, I think, took place in a couple of different places in Edinburgh," he said, adding that they were in two different old schoolfriends' houses.
He said Brown had taught him an "immense amount", including how to make a speech, starting by helping to rewrite his first conference speech that got an "extraordinary reaction".
Explaining his decision to court even rightwing media barons, Blair described watching the "viciousness of attacks" on Neil Kinnock, which he "probably became too affected by, to be blunt".
"Because at that point, you know, the media was immensely powerful in its ability to shift opinion and it was so negative on him that it really didn't matter whether what he said was sensible or not sensible," he said.
Blair argued that his team was simply determined not to be "kicked around in the way that, frankly, Neil and his team had been".
The former Labour leader also turned to his greatest controversy in power: the decision to take Britain into war with Iraq alongside the US. He claimed that he had "Chilcoted" himself several times, meaning subjecting himself to the same scrutiny as the Iraq inquiry chair, Sir John Chilcot, did.
He said he accepted there were mistakes over Iraq, including the faulty intelligence and the exit plan, but added: "The thing that is, I think, difficult for people to accept is that I haven't changed my view that it was better that we removed him [Saddam Hussein] than not," he said.
And Blair defended his close relationship with George W Bush, which seriously damaged his reputation with many British voters, by saying that he was clear that after the 9/11 terror attack the UK "bonded with America in a deep way".
"I took a decision after 9/11 that we should be shoulder to shoulder with America in dealing with this. I thought it absolutely essential. I still think this alliance with America is fundamentally important to our security," he said.
However, he conceded a failure to understand the "depth of the problem" that would be unleashed in the aftermath of the conflict.


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Current students who are Re-Registering for the 2018-2019 school year, Please Click Here to register through our Parent Portal Gradelink system. Go to the "Complete Enrollment" tab. Your login and password were recently emailed to you for your convenience.
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Application Process for New Students
Come tour the school! Mrs. Risa Gold, Director of Admissions, is happy to meet with you and give you a personal tour. You can call her at (732) 536-0911.
Upon receipt and review of your application, Shalom Torah Academy will contact you to arrange an interview. Prospective students will meet with appropriate staff to determine acceptance and placement in both General and Judaic Studies.
Parents will be notified in writing of the student's admission status, following the evaluation by the administrators of test results, interviews, school records, and recommendations.


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|Annie, Ida, and Cynthia - Renaissance Faire
How many of you knew Annie could milk a goat? Hmmm... Yep, she could. And very well, thank you! I know this because Annie had helped me with a bit of "goat sitting" now and then. There was this one time...
I was in a hurry - always a recipe for disaster with me. I put oil and three pop corn kernels in a pan on the stove, then went outside to load stuff into my truck, came back into the house and smelled "it"... I turned off the stove and set the pan aside. Then, for some reason, intelligence departed and I lifted the lid on the pan.
I dropped the pan which landed directly on the "puppy papers". Stomping on the smoldering "puppy papers", I looked at my arm to see why it hurt... Oops - my sweatshirt had melted onto my arm. I whipped off the sweatshirt (ouch!), and beat the "puppy papers" until they stopped smoldering. Tossing the melted sweatshirt in the sink, I let the cool water run over my my burned arm. I also actually kind of took inventory to see if "I could take care of this myself..." Intelligence had not quite returned yet. Yikes! I still had two horses to feed and a goat to milk... What was I going to do? Call Annie!
I left her a message, and then called Ida and told her what had happened. She said she would get a hold of Annie, and told me to head to the hospital - she and Annie would take care of everything. In the truck, with the engine running, was when I realized that the water was still pouring out of the faucet in the kitchen sink... Please laugh with me over all of this chaos! I dashed back into the house and beheld a flooded kitchen... But, because I knew my friends would love and forgive me, I left it all... All.Of.It! And I drove myself to the hospital...
Page Two... Both Annie and Ida came to my home and took care of all my animals, cleaned up the wreck in my kitchen, and then...then! they headed to the hospital to make sure I was okay.
Nine days ago, Ida called me to say that her beloved sister, Annie, had died suddenly. What? What... I lost all my words... But I know one thing for sure. If Annie were here, she would be quick to wrap her arms around us - each and everyone one of us - and love us. Oh, how I long for one of those hugs right now...
But life goes on... a friend's husband has a hard diagnosis... another faces tremendous challenges with an adopted child... another struggles with life - just day to day life... And in the bumps and bruises of this day to day life, I will remember Annie - her smile, love, forgiveness, and her tremendous hugs. And I will pass them on...and on...and on!
Rest in peace, dear friend! Thank you for being you!
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God and the peace of God which surpasses all comprehension will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7


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This past weekend I got the chance to meet up with a friend that was traveling from New York to Texas and show him a few waterfalls in Tennessee.
This turned out to be a much better trip than I had ever anticipated. We've had so little rain here in the last several months I didn't really expect there to be much water anywhere. The water level at our first waterfall, Rutledge Falls, was OK. It was definitely low, but it was still good. Then we moved onto to one of my favorite falls, especially near my home, Machine Falls. Machine Falls still had a pretty good amount of water, which made for great shooting.
I've been to and photographed Machine Falls more times than I can count. It's always a bit of a challenge to come up with something different while I am there.
I tried a composition I have tried in the past, only this time I was able to do it with a very wide angle lens in the Tamron 15-30. I basically climbed right up next to this lower fall and shoved the lens right in it's face. Then I used a circular polarizer by Vu Filters to cut all the glare off the rocks and water.
Canon 5D III, Tamron 15-30, Vu Filters, Sirui W-2204 tripod and K-20 Ballhead


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I'm a Certified Sommelier and have been working in the beverage industry for 25 years including running real ale pubs in Edinburgh, looking after bars for 5 star hotels and even working as a cultural representative in the British pub in Disneyworld, Florida. If you know me already you will have noticed that I am very Scottish.
The photo above is me in corporate mode, selecting the wine list for the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. The frowny face is due to the dodgy pinot grigio in my hand. Of course the views expressed here are my own, yada, yada, yada.
A lot of my time is spent "studying" beer and wine at as many tastings and events as I can attend so I thought it would be worthwhile sharing some of my experiences with you.


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Soor Plooms - A traditional Scottish hard boiled old fashioned sweet with the deliciously tarte flavour of sour plums.
Pineapple Cubes - Traditional, pineapple flavoured, hard boiled old fashioned sweets.
Cough Candy is particularly remembered by the older generation, this herbal flavoured sweet is a classic loved by all! Very soothing to a sore throat.
A hard boiled, spherical sweet tasting of aniseed and liquourice.


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Fiction Friday: [Lost Time]
Draped in all her favorite colors, it was the book cover that drew Rada in. The fact that the main character shared her unusual name was what made her buy it. After cracking the spine, the story pulled her in with how eerily it mirrored her own life. Page after page riddled with details that even those closest to her could never have known. Private thoughts and embarrassing moments captured and preserved in black and white.
Rada grew increasingly paranoid with each chapter read. Once outgoing and vibrant, she now spent her days scouring the apartment for spyware and obsessing over the author, Peter Jacobs. Details didn't seem to exist to explain their connection. Web searches only served to frustrate as every link led only to his sole published work, Lost Time.
She read the book slowly knowing this moment would come. Her fingers drummed over the words about the dread that filled her. About the fear that coursed through her veins as she stood on the precipice of her future. She had no doubt that the pages ahead held as much truth as those that had come before.
She wasn't ready to know what the future held.
Tossing the book on the floor, it landed splayed out on the hardwood. Hints of looped red ink peeked at her from between the pages. She had never written in it and the sight of it sent her mind racing. When curiosity trumped all else, she reached for it as she struggled to steady her hands.
You are my greatest inspiration.
She sunk into the nearest chair and tried to slow her breathing. The beat of her heart pulsed between her finger and the page as she traced the letters over and over. She'd never seen the handwriting before, but it felt oddly familiar.
There was only one way to sate the question pounding against her skull demanding an answer. She found where she'd left off and her entire body trembled as she turned the page. The room spun as she stared at the two photographs that filled it. One of a slight man hunched over a laptop tagged Peter Jacobs and the other was of her.
She frantically flipped through the pages finding more photos. Every time the same thing, one of him and one of her. She stared at the only image of Peter facing the camera. Looking into his eyes chilled Rada to the core as she realized it was her own eyes staring back.


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The Newbery, Caldecott, and Printz, which are the country's most prestigious awards for children's books, were announced Monday morning at the American Library Association's midwinter conference in Dallas.
2012 Newbery Medal
Jack Gantos has won the 2012 Newbery Medal for Dead End in Norvelt (Farrar, Straus & Giroux), his semiautobiographical tale of a boy growing up in a Pennsylvania town created during the Great Depression; the book was edited by Wesley Adams.
Two Newbery Honor Books were named: Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhha Lai (HarperCollins); and Breaking Stalin's Nose by Eugene Yelchin (Henry Holt).
2012 Randolph Caldecott Medal
Chris Raschka has won the 2012 Randolph Caldecott Medal for A Ball for Daisy (Random/Schwartz & Wade), a wordless story of an emotive dog's busy day with a beloved red ball; it was edited by Lee Wade.
There were three Caldecott Honor Books: Blackout by John Rocco (Disney-Hyperion); Grandpa Green by Lane Smith (Roaring Brook); and Me… Jane, by Patrick McDonnell (Little, Brown).
2012 Michael L. Printz Award
John Corey Whaley has won the 2012 Michael L. Printz Award for Where Things Come Back (S&S/Atheneum), edited by Namrata Tripathi.
Four Printz Honors were given: Why We Broke Up by Daniel Handler, illustrated by Maira Kalman (Little, Brown); The Returning by Christine Hinwood (Dial); Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey (Knopf); and The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater (Scholastic Press).
The Robert F. Sibert Award for the most distinguished informational book for children went to Balloons over Broadway:Â The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade by Melissa Sweet (Houghton Mifflin).
The YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults went to The Notorious Benedict Arnold: A True Story of Adventure, Heroism & Treachery by Steve Sheinkin (Roaring Brook/Flash Point).
The Theodor Seuss Geisel Award for beginning reader books went to Tales for Very Picky Eaters by Josh Schneider (Clarion). There were three Geisel Honor Books: I Broke My Trunk by Mo Willems (Hyperion); I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen (Candlewick); and See Me Run by Paul Meisel (Holiday House).
For interviews with Jack Gantos, Chris Raschka, and John Corey Whaley, on where they were when they got "the call," click here.


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The air had grown chill the minute they descended into the strange valley, which was unmarked on any of their maps. It was so strange here, devoid of animal life and completely silent. The horses were nervous the entire journey through the vale. As they set about to collect firewood for the campfire they could hear their own voices as dim echoes through the eerie silence.
The food didn't taste anything that evening and their sleep was cold and troubled by nightmares. While they are clearing camp the next morning, one of them stumbles over a piece of stone jutting out of the ground nearby the horses. On closer inspection there seems to be runes engraved into the polished surface. The symbols true meaning is no more known among mere mortals and if they decide to dig deeper, they will discover that it is an ancient altar buried within the soil.
Any historically oriented party member will recognize the largest symbol to be the insignia of the powerful warlock who ruled this realm several centuries ago. At their departure from the area, something will seem amiss with one of the party members and all will remember the stories of the warlock's thousand curses.
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Buhler Group Appoints Josef M. Müller as New Member of the Board25.09.2007 The Group's annual general meeting appointed the former Nestlé manager Josef M. Müller as new member of the board of the Buhler Group. Following his return from China, he has now assumed his functions. The global Buhler Group, which caters to the Food Processing, Chemical Process Engineering, and Die Casting industries, has strengthened its board of directors by appointing Josef M. Müller (59). Josef M. Müller is a graduate business administrator and a Swiss national. He joined the Nestlé Group in 1972, where he held various posts in Switzerland, Europe, the U.S., and South Africa. He then spent several years as a sales and marketing manager in the Far East. From 1992 to 1995, Müller headed Nestlé Pakistan, and from 1995 to 1998 Nestlé Korea. In mid-1998, he took charge of Nestlé China, and from mid-2000 finally became head of the Nestlé Greater China Region with a total of 13,000 employees and 21 production sites. In the summer of this year, Josef M. Müller retired from Nestlé.
With Josef M. Müller, another competent personality from the food processing industry has joined the Buhler board of directors. The other members of the board are Urs Bühler (chairman), Dr. Benno Schneider (vice-chairman), Hans J. Löliger, Dr. Erwin Schurtenberger, Dr. Hans-Ulrich Doerig, Peter Quadri, and Calvin Grieder.


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Since the war that toppled Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi began in 2011, arms-tracking analysts have warned that weapons looted from the colonel's stockpiles could find their way to militants in sub-Saharan Africa.
Although public evidence for transfers has been scarce or not fully verifiable, persistent accounts of smuggled arms reaching Mali have circulated for more than a year, just as reports have repeatedly suggested that weapons formerly in Libya were turning up in Egypt, Gaza, Chad, Lebanon, Syria and elsewhere.
In the case of Mali, the reports appeared alongside signs of the growing strength of jihadists in the country's north. The timing, researchers said, suggested that weapons from Libya had changed the course of Mali's war — so much so that the French military eventually intervened.
Recent photographs from Mali provide perhaps the clearest publicly available indication yet that these transfers have in fact occurred.
The first photograph, filed on Jan. 26 by Reuters, shows a slightly damaged finned projectile resting on the dirt in Konna, the city in central Mali from which a French-led military attack expelled militants last month. A New York Times photographer later documented more examples of the same weapons.
The projectiles in question were NR-160s, antitank munitions manufactured by a now-defunct company in Belgium that in the 1970s and 1980s extensively sold arms to Colonel Qaddafi's military. Fired through American-designed recoilless rifles that have a history in Libya since early in the cold war, the projectiles were identical to ordnance documented in Libya in 2011.
They had been left behind in Konna by Islamists who had been pounded by an aerial attack, and suffered many losses.
Many other types of weapons that could have come from Libya have been present in the fighting in Mali, including Soviet-era assault rifles, machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades. Unlike these items, the NR-160 was not a widely distributed or globally produced export product that could have come from myriad sources. It was a peculiar item with a limited circulation and a well-established tie to Libya.
When combined with images of other weapons strongly associated with Libya that have also turned up in Mali, the presence of NR-160s suggests that evidence is hardening that weapons cast loose in Libya are contributing to instability elsewhere, perhaps most vividly in Mali.
It also offers insight into arms deals that have gone awry, and foreign policy choices that had costly, unintended effects.
"What was incredible in Libya was how much was there, and the things that turned up that haven't been seen anywhere else," said Neil Corney of the Omega Research Foundation, which examines the manufacture and circulation of military and police equipment.
Of the likely effects of Libyan weapons on Mali, he said, "There was a sudden push by better armed, better equipped and better organized forces in Mali that pushed Mali's army out."
"The timing," he said, "was right."
According to the conventional wisdom of governments and arms manufacturers, well-coordinated arms exports can help strengthen vulnerable states, professionalize military forces and promote stability.
In Libya, the opposite occurred, and the related dangers radiated outward.
This presumed influx of weapons to Mali from Libya has in turn underscored the unwanted effects of a war supported by the West, and raised questions anew about why NATO and the allied militaries that helped defeat the Qaddafi military did little to contain weapons that foreign military intervention helped set loose.
In the case of the NR-160s, several strands of evidence point to Libya as the source.
A projectile with an armor-penetrating shaped charge, the NR-160 was one of several rounds in the 106-millimeter class produced by Poudreries Réunies de Belgique, a Belgian company that sold ordnance to Libya in the early Qaddafi era.
These rounds were manufactured for M40 recoilless rifles, which were designed in the United States in the 1950s.
As part of efforts to prop up King Idris of Libya and retain access to an air base near Tripoli, the State Department and the Pentagon helped create and equip Libya's army in the 1950s and 1960s. The engagement included providing the nascent army with recoilless rifles.
By 1969, Washington's ambition had backfired. Rather than protect the monarchy, the army nurtured by the United States had produced Colonel Qaddafi, who overthrew the throne and forced the United States to abandon the base.
After the coup, as Colonel Qaddafi sought new sources for weapons, the Belgian company helped satisfy Libya's procurement desires. It sold Libya many classes of ordnance, including land mines and antitank projectiles.
Research in Belgium's state archives by Damien Spleeters, an independent arms researcher, found that from 1973 to 1980, the company received multiple licenses to ship 106-millimeter recoilless rifle rounds to the "Directorate Military — Tripoli, Libya."
Mr. Spleeters's searches of public records found no evidence of other transfers of 106-millimeter rounds to any other country in the region, with the exception of a 1971 license approving a tiny shipment — 200 rounds — to Morocco. One license alone for shipments of 106-millimeter rounds to Libya, by contrast, authorized the transfer of 30,000 rounds.
For decades these arms were locked up within Colonel Qaddafi's secretive state, their quantities unknown. The Belgian company's 106-millimeter rounds resurfaced spectacularly in 2011, used by both Qaddafi loyalists and rebels who seized them from captured government stockpiles.
The M40 ultimately proved to be one of the most effective weapons that the rebels acquired, and it was repeatedly used to breach buildings where pro-Qaddafi soldiers had hidden.
As the war ran its course, Belgian 106-millimeter rounds and their associated wooden crates were photographed several times by The Times, by rebel logisticians and later by bomb disposal technicians.
The projectiles found in Mali, whose army, according to the International Institute for Strategic Studies, does not possess M40 recoilless rifles, match these records. One arms-trafficking researcher who has examined the stocks of many African states said the photographs of the projectiles in Konna documented a weapon that had no likely regional source other than Libya.
"From what I have seen in the sort of fossil record in situ in armories of Western African states, you don't find this particular weapon," said James Bevan, director of Conflict Armament Research, a private arms-tracking company in Britain. "We would have seen them. And we haven't."


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Cover by Marian Churchland
When you usually think of the word "prophet," it tends to carry religious connotations, bringing to mind images of people spreading what they see as the good word. In the case of the character created by Rob Liefeld in the early '90s in "Youngblood" #2, Prophet is a programmed warrior from the past sent hopping through time armed with incredible skills as well as the signature large guns and swords sported by any number of Liefeld's characters.
Prophet also shares something else with many of Liefeld's other creations -- he's making a comeback in 2012 thanks to the relaunch of the creator's Extreme Studios as an Image Comics imprint , this time under the watchful eyes of writer Brandon Graham ("King City," "Multiple Warheads") and artist Simon Roy ("Jan's Atomic Heart"). With Graham and Roy's run set to start where the previous one left off, making January's "Prophet" the 21st issue in the series, CBR News spoke with the writer about his plans for the character, his desire to let fans know that he's not just taking jobs for the paycheck and what elements from Liefeld's original concept he wanted to bring over to the new Image series.
"I haven't dealt with Liefeld much," Graham said,, opening our conversation. "I appreciate that he's letting me run so far with his character. I like the idea of a character not being in his own time, but I didn't have much interest in the biblical stuff of the original series. I really liked the old logo and I liked the satellite idea from the old 'Prophet.'"
So, how exactly did the guy known for doing his own indie books wind up scripting the new adventures of Liefeld's time traveling hero? Like a lot of things in comics, it started with a conversation over drinks.
"It was at a bar during a convention with Joe Keatinge, who is writing 'Glory,' and Eric Stephenson, the head dude at Image, and they asked me if I wanted to work on 'Prophet," Graham explained. "Eric said I could do whatever I wanted with it, and I got the idea that I wouldn't have to jump through any editorial hoops. Eric has really stuck his neck out for me in the past with getting 'King City' back into print, and I had a lot of faith in him and Image letting me make the kinds of comics I'm excited to make."
And what Graham plans to do with the fan-favorite Prophet happens to sound pretty darn intense, maintaining the idea of a soldier waking up from cryo-sleep while expanding the series into all types of sci-fi arenas.
"I like that the idea is open enough that I can play it as sci-fi and also move it far away from modern day and still keep the same Rip Van Winkle theme," Graham said. "In the first issue, Prophet has to blend into an alien city and find his contract to get orders. The city is in a living spaceship that died after it landed and is slowly rotting. The aliens that live in it are a fermentation-based caste society. In the second issue, in order to cross a desert, Prophet joins an alien caravan where each of these giant alien beasts feeds off the waste of the creature in front of it until eventually the waste becomes a refined product that they go around selling. Prophet gets mixed up in an assassination plot of the caravans leader."
Graham went on to tell CBR that one of his main goals on the series is to pack as much into a single issue as possible in an effort to "out 'Conan' the current run of 'Conan.'"
"We're doing each issue fairly self-contained, but part of a larger story," Graham said. "The first three issues are parts of the same mission, and then I'm collaborating on the next two issues with my old 'Meathaus' friend Farel Dalrympl,e who did 'Pop Gun War' and drew 'Omega the Unknown.'"
One of the caveats Graham had when accepting this project was that he would not draw it because his Oni comic "Multiple Warheads" will be taking up all his illustration time. Thanks to a suggestion from Keatinge, Graham hooked up with artist Simon Roy, who he had met previously at the release party for Roy's "Jan's Atomic Heart."
"We're doing a lot of back and forth on the story and also the layouts," Graham said. "I feel like Simon's understanding of science and anthropology is a lot more grounded in reality than mine. I'm just really impressed by him as an all around creator. And he calls me on bullshit and helps me stay sharp on this book. In the past, I've worried about not drawing books I work on because it is easier to phone shit in when you don't have to draw it yourself. I want comics to always be hard for me to do -- luckily, I don't think they'll ever get easy. Also, [Roy] brought with him to the book Richard Ballermann, who has been doing an amazing job on colors."
As part of Liefeld's plan in regard to into the Extreme relaunch was making sure the creative teams had enough time to get a few issues in the can before the January 2012 launch, working with such a large lead time, Graham often found it difficult not to let the cat out of the bag while working on his project.
"I like to type about what I'm working on on my site," Graham said. "But also I wanted to have something to show, that we were making something worth while out of this and not just jumping on a job for a page rate. It's important to me that the people who read my stuff understand that I'm interested in making the best comics I can."


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Guaranteed Investment Certificate
GIC, stands for Guaranteed Investment Certificate, is a CANADIAN investment usually for a year which is offered by CANADIAN Banks. This offers a guaranteed return rate of return over a fixed period of time, most commonly issued by trusted companies or banks. The very renowned bank of Canada in which your account needs to be opened is Scotiabank. Scotiabank is one of the largest banks in Canada, serving over 21 million customers all over the world. When you bank with Scotiabank, you will have access to over 1,000 branches and nearly 4,000 Scotiabank ABMs across Canada, so it's easy to find one near your school or residence. A GIC is an investment account that offers a guaranteed interest rate over a fixed period of time.
- Each month, for 12 months, you'll receive a portion of your investment back, plus interest.
- You can use these funds to help pay for living expenses while you're studying in Canada.
- After 12 months, you'll have received your $10,000 CAD investment back.
- The fee for this program is $200 CAD.
- Student needs to download, fill, print & then sign the GIC Application Form
- A scanned copy of the signed form needs to be emailed to Scotia Bank on firstname.lastname@example.com with subject line "Scotiabank Student GIC Program".
- A scanned copy of below documents in the same e-mail must be sent as attachments:
- Student's Passport Copy (First & Last Page - Self Attested by the student).
- Copy of Admission Offer Letter from SPP Institution OR University in CANADA.
- Scotiabank receives the documents and opens the GIC account for the student and notifies the customer (including IP reference number) to transfer $10,000.00 CAD to the account opened.
- The transfer includes $50 CAD administration fee.
- Scotiabank issues the Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) for $10,000 CAD and sends a confirmation email to the customer within 7-8 working days.
- Student will complete and submit Study Permit application with a copy of the GIC confirmation to visa office in India.
- Upon arrival in Canada, the student will need to go to any Scotiabank branch to activate the GIC and open a deposit account. The Student will be required to bring an original, valid passport, letter of acceptance to a Canadian Educational Institution (or student ID) and Welcome Package (sent with GIC certificate) to the branch.
- Once the account is opened, an initial amount of $2,000 CAD will be transferred to the student's deposit account. The remaining amount of $ 8,000 CAD will be automatically transferred in equal installments every month to the student Account.
- If student Study Permit/VISA application is declined or the student is unable to go to Canada for any other reason, the student should provide supporting documents from the Canadian Embassy to Scotiabank to apply for a GIC refund and account cancellation.
The interest paid by bank on GIC is 0.1500% per annum. The interest rate is low as the main purpose of this deposit is to secure student's living expenses & not investment as such.
Once GIC account is opened & funds have been deposited in this account then the student can only apply for refund in below mentioned THREE circumstances:
- If the study visa/permit is not approved
- If student did not meet all the conditions on the Offer Letter of the institution & their admission is not fully approved by the Canadian educational institution for which the student had applied for GIC.
- If the student withdraws their admission from the Canadian educational institution after arriving in Canada.
- Refund may take upto 8 weeks.


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On Friday and Saturday, April 10 and 11, McMenamins Edgefield Winery will hold its 14th Annual Celebration of Syrah, a two-day revelry of wine, food and fun. The 74-acre Edgefield property will host winemakers from the Pacific Northwest and beyond who will showcase their best Syrahs throughout the weekend.
Syrahs are bold inky-colored reds, made from a grape originated in France's Rhone Valley. Celebration of Syrah events range from $45 for the Grand Tasting to $95 for the Viognier Reception & Gourmet Syrah Dinner; there is something for everyone.
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How to Cover Holes, Rips, or Stains in Curtains
Even if you make them yourself, curtains can be expensive. If you have a rip, tear, or hole in curtains that you really like, don't despair. You can save them. Take this opportunity to add a bit of fun to your window with an added design.
Always choose your design detail to match your decor and the "feel" of the window treatment. For example, is the window treatment for a child's room, play room/den, or other informal room? Keep your design detail simple: bows made from simple ribbon, buttons shaped like animals or in bright colors, and the simplest appliqués. Is the treatment for a formal area, such as a dining room, living room, or master bedroom? Use an ornate or embroidered ribbon to create bows, or choose one-of-a-kind buttons or a line of beautiful sequins to cover a rip or hole.
Here are some options to consider:
Appliqués: Appliqués are easy to attach. Simply pin them in place or use a glue stick. Pick a thread that matches the appliqué's background and use a straight stitch all around the border to sew it in place. You can use your machine or you can hand-sew them on.
If you've used a delicate fabric for your treatment and there's a chance the rip, cut, or hole might extend farther out from underneath your appliqué, first mend the fabric with a zigzag stitch before attaching your appliqué.
Buttons: Buttons are a great way to add weight to a curtain and add a fun, whimsical feel. Sewing on buttons does take a bit of time, but the effect is worthwhile. Look for flat buttons that lay flush against the fabric; they can conceal flaws better because they completely cover the flaws. Be sure to mend the fabric underneath so that you have a smooth surface over which to sew the button. Then add your button over the flaw, making sure to add some additional buttons elsewhere on the treatment so it looks like a design detail.
Bows: Bows made of ribbon are another way to cover holes or flaws. Choose wire-edged ribbon to create bows with specially shaped loops. You can also create bows from strips of fabric. Consider adding small Maltese crosses and rosettes, as well.
Paillettes: Because quite a few large, shiny paillettes go a long way style-wise, you can get away with adding fewer, and you can save a buck or two.
Moms with young children, these tips work equally well to cover up stains that don't "magically disappear" like on the TV detergent commercials:
Cafe, crisscross, or casement curtains look lovely with fabric bows sprinkled around. Use thin ribbon to make your bows and stitch them in place all over your fabric's face.
Add some cut-felt fish, sharks, jellyfish, anchors, boats, and sea plants to your kid's room curtains to cover up holes (or stains). Other great themes include the ABCs, dogs and cats, and barnyard animals.
Add a few sequins to a simple leaf- or flower-shaped appliqué for something truly elegant.
Patch squares of contrasting denim fabric randomly on your panels to give a rustic, country feel. You don't have to finish the edges because the frayed effect adds to the look.
Use glitter glue. Another alternative is to pick up some glitter glue and use it to create a motif that fully covers the stain. Use a marker to draw the border of the motif around the stain, and then use it as a guide to fill the area in with glitter glue. It dries smooth and shiny; kids just love this stuff.


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The Board of Trustees and Presidential Search Committee of Stetson University invite nominations for and expressions of interest in the position of President. Stetson's next president will join a dynamic university in an excellent position to chart a course for a new era of success and achievement. To succeed in this effort, the president must embrace and model Stetson's profound commitment to student success and academic excellence.
Founded in 1883, Stetson is a top-ranked, comprehensive university that enrolls more than 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students at its four locations: an historic 178-acre campus in DeLand, between Daytona Beach and Orlando – home to the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, and School of Music; in Celebration on the southwest side of Orlando; downtown Tampa; and its historic, top-ranked College of Law campus in Gulfport near St. Petersburg.
Stetson University has long served as a beacon for intellectual rigor and academic quality. As the first private university in Florida and home to the first Phi Beta Kappa chapter in the state, Stetson sustains an outstanding faculty with a long history of engaging students in undergraduate research, experiential learning and community service. Stetson University ranks No. 5 on U.S. News & World Report's 2019 list of Best Regional Universities (South) and has been recognized in other rankings for undergraduate teaching, value and service to veterans. Its College of Law is ranked No. 1 for Trial Advocacy and No. 3 for Legal Writing in the United States by U.S. News. Stetson encourages its students to go beyond achieving success, to being significant — in their own lives, the lives of others and in their communities. Whether it's donating thousands of hours of pro bono work at the College of Law or solving problems for an underserved community, Stetson students have taken on the challenge of applying coursework to the real world to make a difference.
The university's steadfast commitment to teaching and learning means that it has maintained its 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio even as it has increased undergraduate enrollment 47.6 percent since 2010. Stetson's endowment has also grown in that time period, by 86 percent, to $256 million. The Beyond Success – Significance comprehensive campaign surpassed its original goal, reaching $212 million to date. During this campaign, Stetson received the largest single gift in its history — $18 million for a new health and science initiative. Stetson is thriving with vibrant campuses enriched by strong athletics programs, cultural activities and student organizations, caring faculty and staff, and a deep sense of belonging. More information about the university and the presidential search may be found at www.stetson.edu.
The next president of Stetson University will possess exceptional leadership, business and organizational skills coupled with a deep understanding of and passion for higher education. While an earned terminal degree and a history as a member of a tenured faculty are strongly preferred, candidates with successful track records of leadership in other enterprises will be considered. To this end, candidates with experience in a multi-stakeholder environment and those with inclusive, transparent leadership styles – characterized by wide consultation, dedicated followership and a commitment to equity and inclusion – are welcomed. Required are exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, energy and enthusiasm for advocating on behalf of the university, and aptitude and zest for philanthropic fundraising.
Inquiries, nominations, applications and requests for the complete Leadership Profile may be directed to the Witt/Kieffer consultants supporting this search: Lucy A. Leske, Dennis M. Barden and Robert W. Luke via email at email@example.com. For fullest consideration, application materials (including a letter of application and a curriculum vitae/resume) should be received by August 1, 2019. Candidate confidentiality will be respected, and references will not be contacted without prior knowledge and approval of candidates. Please visit www.wittkieffer.com for more information.
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Mar 6, 2008
Special guest Elliott Kalan returns to discuss what has been called "The Academy Awards of movies," the Oscars. Meanwhile, Stuart hands out tips about the Internet, Dan learns what it means to be a really unlikely stripper, and Elliott fears running afoul of Wayne Enterprises. 0:00 - 0:33 Introduction and theme. 0:34 - 31:49 Welcoming special guest host, Elliott Kalan (segment producer, The Daily Show; humor columnist, Metro), and discussion of the 80th annual Academy Awards. 31:50 - 39:30 Elliott discusses his own experiences helping to produce the 2006 Oscars telecast, and Dan tries to jump in with his own shameless name-dropping. 39:31 - 43:15 We discuss the Razzies, which, coincidentally, was dominated by the film we watched the last time Elliott guest hosted. 43:16 - 45:51 We get bored talking about the Razzies and drift back to the Oscars. 45:52 - 46:39 Dan's cursed laptop provides the show with a shocking twist ending. Also, podcasty business is briefly addressed. 46:40 - 47:26 End theme and outtakes. NOTE: I incorrectly identified our email address as "theflophouse" at gmail.com. It is, of course, "theflophousepodcast" (of course because, in 2008, every other damn email address had been taken).


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oh, hey guys, so good of you to come!
I'd like to officially welcome you to
wait, did you just say...?
uh, aren't you in kindergarten, joshy?
I was, dear brothers.
I was.
no, but I mean,
don't you think having a graduation just so you can get
from kindergarten to first grade is kinda--
kinda a big deal?
you're right.
it is.
I mean, technically, it's called a "promotion,"
but with the official diploma they give you,
you'd never know the difference.
plus, your entire family comes out for the occasion.
the best part about the whole thing
is showing your teacher how much you love her.
(especially when you've got the best teacher in the world.)
okay, that part does sound pretty cool!
anyway guys,
in my whole life,
I think there's only been one day more important than today:
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Younis Khan Cricinfo Profile Biography Highlights Records List, Ball by Ball, Cricinfo, Cricbuzz, Yahoo, Match Prediction, Who Will Win, Today Match
Mohammad Younus Khan is a Pakistani cricketer and past head of the Pakistan national cricket assemble. Younus' name is frequently spelled Younis Khan, yet he has been refered to as saying, "My name is Younus Khan. I tell people that inside and out, yet they don't tune in." He is quite recently the third Pakistani player to score at least 300 continues running in an innings. On March 10, 2010, Younus, nearby another player, Mohammad Yousuf were hacked out by the Pakistan Cricket Board from playing for Pakistan in any arrangement for an uncertain period, taking after a demand report which prescribed that both the player were incorporated into bursts of request by provoking divisions within the gathering. The blacklist was vexed three months sometime later.
Star Pakistani batsman Younis Khan outperforms most runs record of Javed Miandad as he scored 45 continues running in second inning of the key test. He achieved this defining moment on his 102nd test coordinate at a typical of 54.07. Strangely, the batsman starting at now holds the record of most number of test many years by a Pakistani. Younis Khan is dauntless, as befits his Pathan ancestry and will unendingly be perceived as the second Khan to bring home a world title for Pakistan: Younis was Pakistan's captain in the 2009 World Twenty20, driving a successful campaign with stark similarities to the one Imran Khan had driven 17 years prior. Younis surrendered from the association straight after, a nimble and good flag from a complex however genuine man.
Younis Khan Cricinfo Profile Biography Highlights Records List
Full name Mohammad Younis Khan
Conceived November 29, 1977, Mardan, North-West Frontier Province (now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa)
Real groups Pakistan, Habib Bank Limited, Nottinghamshire, Peshawar Cricket Association, Rajasthan Royals, South Australia, Surrey, Warwickshire, Yorkshire
Otherwise called Younus Khan
Assuming part Middle-arrange batsman
Batting style Right-hand bat
Knocking down some pins style Right-arm medium, Legbreak
The continually smiling right hander from Mardan, Younis Khan came into the Pakistani side in an ODI beguilement against Sri Lanka in 2000. His Test make a big appearance, came in a similar game plan and wound up being a tremendous one, as he scored a fighting century in the second innings, which disastrously completed in a losing cause. Regardless of the way that he didn't set the world blazing with his batting all through the accompanying couple of years, Younis made sense of how to remain in the gathering by virtue of his ability to rotate strike and accept the part of a sheet catch in a batting demand stacked with stroke-makers. He was one of just a modest bunch couple of players who made sense of how to hold his spot in the squad after a disastrous World Cup in 2003, however lost it not long after in the wake of taking after a poor home course of action against Bangladesh and South Africa. Younis returned to the ODI squad that went up against boss adversaries India, yet endeavored to recoup his Test spot.
Younus Khan made his overall presentation in an ODI against Sri Lanka at Karachi in February 2000, and has taking after played more than 150 ODIs for Pakistan. He has in like manner played in more than 50 Test matches. Younus was one of just a modest bunch few batsmen who held his place in the gathering after Pakistan's stunning World Cup fight in 2003, yet lost it not long after due to a string of poor scores in the home course of action against Bangladesh and South Africa. He returned for the one-day game plan against India, however fail to bond a spot in the Test side.
It was his landing to the side in October 2004, at the urgent one-down, against Sri Lanka in Karachi that laid the planning for his ascent as a power in Pakistan cricket. He was the top run-getter in the intolerable 3-0 whitewash in Australia in a flash after and on the voyage through India, for which Younus was lifted to negative behavior pattern administrator, he blossomed. After a horrendousness start to the game plan he returned unequivocally, finishing things off with 267 in the last Test. It was his most shocking Test score and tumbled off 504 balls in the essential innings, to set up a game plan leveling triumph in Bangalore.
Younis has played various a vital bangs, the most recent one being an unbeaten 200 against Zimbabwe in the central Test at Harare. He defended his gathering who were engaging at 23/3 in the wake of surrendering a lead of 78 runs, that innings got Pakistan to a sound total and offered them some help with winning the delight. In any case, he was dropped from the ODI side after he directed only 2 fifties in his last 18 innings. The last ODI he played was against South Africa in Benoni. With the 2015 World Cup moving closer, his experience might be required to persevering through a shaky focus ask.


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How to Determine If Your PC Has Bluetooth Capability
Like everything else in your computer, Bluetooth requires both hardware and software. A Bluetooth adapter supplies Bluetooth hardware. If your PC didn't come with the Bluetooth hardware installed, you can easily add it by purchasing a Bluetooth USB dongle.
To determine whether your PC has Bluetooth hardware, check the Device Manager for Bluetooth Radio. Follow these steps:
Open the Control Panel.
Choose Hardware and Sound, and then choose Device Manager.
In Windows 7, the Device Manager link is found beneath the Devices and Printers heading; in Windows Vista, Device Manager is its own heading.
In Windows Vista, click the Continue button or type the administrator's password.
Look for the item Bluetooth Radios in the list.
If the item is there, your PC has Bluetooth hardware installed, and you can safely assume that the software has been set up as well.
Close the various windows you opened.
The Bluetooth software is supplied by Windows, as well as by whatever installation disc comes with the Bluetooth hardware. After it's set up, you'll most likely use the Bluetooth icon in the notification area to manage various connections and settings. The Bluetooth icon is shown in the margin.
The Bluetooth icon in the notification area is the means by which you do most Bluetoothy things in Windows.
In Windows 7, you see the Bluetooth hardware listed in the Devices and Printers window. You can use that window, and the Add a Device toolbar button, to browse for and connect Bluetooth gizmos to your computer.
Windows Vista allows you to access Bluetooth via the Control Panel. It's located in the Hardware and Sound category and has its own heading, Bluetooth Devices.
Bluetooth devices are paired, which means that a Bluetooth gizmo is assigned to work with only one device at a time. The pairing process is part of connecting a Bluetooth gizmo.
The wireless networking used by Bluetooth isn't as robust as the Wi-Fi wireless networking. For the most part, Bluetooth is a low-powered system. You can't move a Bluetooth gizmo more than 10 feet or so from its paired device without losing the signal.


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|Colby College
|Springfield College
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Colby College's Haley Driscoll broke a school record with eight blocked shots, but Springfield College hit two late free throws to hold on for a 61-60 win on Sunday in the Springfield Women's Basketball Classic.
The Mules drop to 5-4 overall, while the Pride moves to 9-2 overall. While the game was previously scheduled, Colby and Springfield both won Saturday to set up a championship game.
By the numbers
* Driscoll had a monster game with 18 points on 8-for-12 shooting, a game-high 14 rebounds, and three assists. The eight blocked shots broke the old Colby record of seven, held by Beth Montgomery '93 (twice) and Alison Cappelloni '10. Driscoll made the all-tournament team and would likely have been the tourney MVP with a Colby win.
* Paige Russell added 12 points on 4-for-7 shooting from the field, including a big jumper with 16 seconds remaining to give the Mules a 60-59 lead. Ainsley Burns added 10 points, Katie McCrum had eight points and a game-high seven assists to make the all-tournament team., and Sarah Hancock was 3-for-4 from 3-point range for nine points.
* The Mules held Springfield to just 34.7 shooting, but the Pride stayed in the game with a 47-32 rebounding edge.
* Springfield had all five starters in double figures, including Heather King with 16 points.
Game highlights
* The Mules trailed 52-41 after three quarters, but had a 19-9 scoring margin in the final 10 minutes.
* Colby's defense held the Pride without a field goal for the final 6:17 of the game. The Mules trailed 59-49 until an 11-0 scoring run put Colby up 60-59. Driscoll had inside baskets to cut the margin to 59-58 with 2:21 to play. Neither team managed a point until Russell hit her jumper with 16 seconds to play.
* Springfield finally scored some points when Alex Goslin was fouled with six seconds remaining and nailed both free throws to give her team the lead. The Mules quickly got the ball up the court, but missed on a 12-foot baseline jumper at the buzzer.


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Arrogantly, I thought I knew a thing or two about story-writing after typing 65,000 reckless words (for the manuscript of One Thousand Risks) and feeling all chipper inside at my colossal accomplishment.
Then, I hired an editor.
I've always liked stories because they remind me God is for me, and that I'm not so alone.
You have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in your bottle. Are they not in your book? Then my enemies will turn back in the day when I call. This I know, that God is for me. — Psalm 56:8&9
We've all heard compelling stories, but have you ever considered what makes great stories, great?
I'll spare you all the details of what I learned the hard way (like the ones that took me nearly six months to amend), except for just this one.
If you've ever thought about writing a book, typing an important email, presenting a powerpoint, or even sharing an engaging talk/sermon; this is the piece of advice I wish I would have had many years ago.
How to Tell a Story by Donald Miller (Blue Like Jazz & Building a StoryBrand) was the free, digital guide that wholly re-wired the way I write.
How to Tell a Story is the best piece of free advice for anyone desiring to grow in their written communication skills. Download the PDF here.
Thanks for being patient with me as I learn to share my stories to serve yours.
By the way, this one decision has helped me just about as much as Donald Miller's PDF.
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After a heart-breaking loss to the Thunder, the Rockets head back home to take on the Portland Trailblazers, on the second night of a back to back. Going into Thursday's game the Rockets rank 9th in offensive rating, 18th in defensive rating, and 11th in net rating. The Rockets continue to be led in scoring and assists by James Harden (28.7 points and 12.5 assists per game), and in rebounding by Clint Capela, who is pulling in 8.7 rebounds a night.
The Trailblazers have started the season 7-5, but have not looked as good as a 7-5 team should. The Trailblazers are 23rd in SRS (Simple Rating System), which is a net rating adjusted for scheduled strength, and 24th in net rating, both marks are the worst for any team over .500. The Trailblazers also rank 14th in offensive rating and 28th in defensive rating. The Trailblazers are led in scoring and assists by Damian Lillard (29.8 points a game and 4.6 assists), and in rebounding by Al-Farouq Aminu (6.6 rebounds per game).
Starting Lineups
Patrick Beverley is set to return to the starting lineup after missing the first 11 games due to a minor knee surgery and is expected to start. Beverley returning will move Gordon back to his sixth-man role, where he can try to give the second unit offense some punch. The Rockets are likely to put James Harden at point guard, Patrick Beverley at shooting guard, Trevor Ariza at small forward, Ryan Anderson at power forward, and Clint Capela at center on the floor to start the game against the Trailblazers.
The Trailblazers are trying to get better internally, returning mostly the same roster, losing no core players while bringing in Evan Turner, who plays as their sixth-man. The Trailblazers will likely start Damian Lillard at point guard, CJ McCollum at shooting guard, Maurice Harkless at small forward, Al-Farouq Aminu at power forward, and Mason Plumlee at center, with Evan Turner and Allan Crabbe both playing over 23 minutes a game.
Three Things to Watch
- Pat is back! - With the return of Patrick Beverley, the Rockets finally have the starting lineup they've envisioned since the off-season. Watch to see if Beverley adds the defensive intensity he's known for to the Rockets and how D'Antoni's rotations change.
- Go away Nene - Nene signed with the Rockets for below market value this off-season, so either they feel like they owe him the right to close game, or D'Antoni is out of his mind. Nene has struggled on the glass and defensively all season - two areas where Clint Capela shines - and as of late has had trouble holding onto passes. The supposed reasoning for this is that Nene is a better free throw shooter, but with Hack-A being banned from the last two minutes, it's hard to see how a low usage big like Capela (who is shooting 9/13 from the line the last four games) is that much of a hindrance. Watch to see if D'Antoni continues to bang his head against the wall, or if he finally allows Capela to close games.
- Playoffs? - I know it's early, but the Rockets could end up battling the Trailblazers for seeding in the playoffs (maybe even the last spot), so this is an important game, especially after last night's dud. Watch to see how much intensity the Rockets come out with Thursday night, just a day after blowing a game to the Thunder.
Prediction and Tip-Off
This game could go either way. Almost all of the metrics have the Rockets as the better team, and they are playing at home. However, back-to-backs, especially when there was a road game the night before, are always tough. This game will be a toss up, but I'll say the Rocket's win, because I need it for my sanity.
Tip-off will be at 7:00 P.M. Central Time in the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on Thursday, November 17th. It will be televised on ROOT sports with the radio broadcast on Sports Talk 790-AM.


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Thank you, God! It has been 3 months since I've been able to write, "Greetings from Taiwan." After 3,500 miles on a bike, 14 states, nearly 90 days and 12,000 miles in the air -- it is so good to be home! Luey, Andy and I arrived back in Taichung last night, a little before midnight, after nearly 30 hours of travel time.
How do I feel? I am overwhelmed by a feeling of gratitude! The Lord has been so good to me, and through Gloritrek, has displayed both His power and his grace. The Lord delivered us safely -- through the deserts, the mountains, the plains and then more mountains. He opened doors and opened hearts to the message of Gloritrek! How thankful we are to all those who blessed us from coast-to-coast! We were overwhelmed, truly, overwhelmed by the love of God's people! Oh, how I pray that the Lord will use Gloritrek to advance the Kingdom among those who have never had opportunity to hear the name of Jesus!
I am grateful to return to the wife of my youth! Brenda and I celebrated our 26th anniversary this past week - apart! She wrote me a note recently, and said, "It will be so good to have you home soon. I am tired of missing you!" Truly, the hardest part of Gloritrek was being apart for so long! So, thank you, Lord, for a wife that has patiently and prayerfully been waiting for me to return.
I'm thankful for my kids. Em did such a great job coordinating Gloritrek -- we'd have been lost without her (and, that is not a metaphorical "lost")! Tab called tonight to tell us she was at Wrigley Field watching the Cubs and Reds play! Hopefully, the Reds win! Tab begins her second year of Law School in a week, or so, after a very successful internship in Houston. And, my buddy, Noah; will be going to a knee specialist in the next week. We are praying that Noah's left knee will heal completely, and he'll be able to play sports again soon -- at least as he starts high school. (The imagine in my bike mirror of Noah attempting to climb that category 1 mountain between Payson and Show Low, AZ; with only his right leg clipped into the pedal, is permanently etched in my memory!) Even if he wasn't my boy, I'd still have to love him!
I'm thankful to be back in Taiwan! How we love this people group! How we long for Taiwan to know Jesus! How thankful we are to be a part of the Come Christian Church, and to have wonderful Team Expansion co-workers here in Taichung! May the Lord work in mighty ways to advance the Kingdom here!
And, as most of you know, we are now at T minus 337 days, and counting; until we release the Come Christian Church to continue moving forward without FT missionary presence! Lord willing, on July 20, 2014; we will say our farewells to Taichung! Where will we go? What will we do? Only the Lord knows!
However, until that day comes, we have much to do; and we are grateful for YOUR partnership in this ministry with us! Lord willing, there will be a "Taste of Taiwan" newsletter out soon. We covet your prayers, and are so grateful for them! How we have seen the power of prayer this summer! Now, may we see it this fall!
Thank you for your partnership with us! May the Lord bless you, and use you mightily to build His kingdom where you are!
All for God's Glory Among the Nations,
David, Brenda and Noah Atkin


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the camelias are in bloom! the camelias are in bloom! hip hip hooray. so, i did what any girl in her right mind would do, i plucked them all of the bush outside of our house and took some photos.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Posted by jen gotch at 7:51 AM
4 comments:
- Janelle said...
Oh, I do miss Camelias. They were planted all over the campus when I was in college, and they are so beautiful. I even loved them when they got all soft and droopy and heavy, and then the ground was just carpeted with them.
That's a beautiful bouquet you've made, too!
- February 19, 2008 at 9:10 AM
what beautiful flowers!
- February 19, 2008 at 10:23 AM
- Elements of Style said...
i am so jealous that not only do you have flowers growing outside, but GORGEOUS flowers at that!!!
- February 22, 2008 at 2:40 PM
- noa rose Choose the Present said...
Love your photos and your style! I'll be a frequent visitor. Your white on white photos are lovely, but who can resist a beautiful bouquet?
- March 29, 2008 at 10:26 AM
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Thank you for taking a look at my handmade jewelry! I will be updating the "shop" pages with new products every chance I get, so stay tuned. I would love to hear suggestions as to how I can better my business or website under the contact page. Thanks again for taking a look! And remember, I am happy to create custom pieces!
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My Story
My name is Molly Miggins and I am the owner and designer of jewelry.by.mmm. I started this business in September 2015 for two reasons. The first and most important reason is because I wanted a chance to give back to my community. I chose to give $5 from every necklace sold to Dress For Success Foundation, an international, non-profit organization that helps women achieve economic independence by providing them with professional clothing and skills needed to succeed. The second reason is because I have been very interested in all forms of art for a long time, and I have taken many classes to improve my skills and explore different medias of art. One semester I took a fashion design class, and that is when I knew that I wanted to create my own works of art. That summer I decided to try my hand at jewelry making! I started selling on a blog which I sent out to neighborhood friends, but then I expanded and started selling on Instagram, Facebook, trunk shows (both at homes and in stores!!) and now this website is my newest adventure! I am very thankful to my family, friends, and customers for keeping me going, and I look forward to a long relationship with you! If you are curious as to what I do in my free time follow my personal Instagram to see- @molly.miggins!
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Group Training Programming Model: A Format to Follow
Programming for the General Population: A Format to Follow
I'm often asked how I program my large group training model to maximize client results while accommodating 15-25 and even 30 + per session. The thing most people fail to realize is that the system you use for 2-5 or 4-8 size groups can and should translate over without too much difference. Once I was able to wrap my head around this, it all fell into place.
Range of Motion – Let's face it, 98% of the clients we see have some type of dysfunction and this dysfunction is predicated by overtension (the fact they are missing range of motion) and open circuit faults or how they move in bad positions daily. The only way to improve range-of-motion is to improve postural distortions and movement flaws with constant attention to the stiffness and movement faults. For improved range of motion we'll use self-myofascial techniques both intermediate and advanced as well as corrective exercise that can also include corrective stretching.
I look at it this way, our clients don't stretch enough, even if we teach them to do it on their own. They don't progress their "foam rolling" or self-myofascial release like they should and we need them to take a progressive manner to improve their overtension. So we place it in their warm-up and make them do it with us. We make sure we choose those that they will feel them. It's amazing how far a few lacrosse balls and softballs can take your clients. Start teaching them how to progress their self-myofascial release and improve their range of motion.
Activation – We have a saying at TEF, the majority of our clients do not know who to activate their glutes. This goes much further than just here. Clients have a hard time learning how to "brace" and how to properly engage upper back muscles and the like. So, once again, we teach them. Floor Bridges, Planks, Band Pull Aparts, Scap Push-ups are all exercises we'll implement to teach our clients how to activate underutilized muscles.
Movement Prep – Clients love to "feel" themselves using muscles but they also love to feel their body temperature increase and movement preparation does just that. This is where we place the exercises that are all encompassing like a "World's Greatest Stretch" or Inchworm but we also will place movements like Seal Jacks or Squats here to continue the warm-up process.
Core Training / General Physical Preparedness
Core Training – Our clients lack basic core strength and if we haven't included it at the end of the warm-up, we'll place it immediately following the warm-up. Anti-extension, anti-flexion, anti-lateral flexion and all those that we can include as integrated core movements are placed here to fire up activation of the core.
General Physical Preparedness – Clients are walking in off the street even more deconditioned then in past years and we need to do something about it. The implementation of "extra" work whether it be loaded carry variations or long cycle swings combinations, we need to help our clients develop their "gas tank" to endure what the majority of the programs entail.
Hybrids / Combos / O-Lifts
These movements are highly technical or in the most simplistic form, very demanding. So we program these in early on in a training program to maximize a clients technique and effort. These can be exercises that incorporate two or three movements into one hybrid or combination lift. We utilize movements like Goblet squats with horizontal presses, squat and presses, kettlebell clean and presses and eventually integrate Olympic lifts with kettlebells, Sandbags and barbells (in smaller groups) for the clients who have progressed efficiently.
Strength Training / Metabolic Conditioning
Strength training is the standard for allowing our clients to maintain and build lean muscle while losing body fat. They gain strength and move better when they are stronger. For your general population client, you need to keep them safe, while providing ample progressions and regressions to accommodate different fitness levels in a given training environment.
METABOLIC STRENGTH – Sample
- Hip or Quad Dominant
- Pull
- Push
- Unilateral
- Core
METABOLIC CONDITIONING – Sample
- Hybrid / Combination
- Locomotion
- Core / Combo / Locomotion
- Core / Combo / Locomotion
These are sample templates that I've used with great success in Large, Small and Semi Private settings. Feel free to adapt these to your standards.
Energy System Development
I'm not sure about your clients, but mine love the stuff that makes them huff and puff. What you and I call ESD, they refer to as "Finishers." These finishers can be strength and metabolic based or combinations there off.
Strength Finishers – Clients love the feeling of their muscles working, so implementing a push-up/inverted row superset finisher of 2 minutes AMRAP of 5 push-ups and 10 inverted rows can not only become a strength finisher but can ramp up a clients cardiovascular system making it metabolic in feel.
Metabolic Finishers – "They want the huff and puff, but the need the muscle pump." Or something like that. Is what I've said in the past. You know the client, they want to move, move and keep moving. So give them the extra.
One of my favorite finishers is to combine sled work or prowler work with a movement that has a strong power carry over and a core movement. I work with 80% women and they love to sweat, work their abs and feel powerful. So we'll throw do a triset of something like med ball overhead throws for 5, kettlebell swings for 5-10 or even sled pushes topped off with hanging knee raises or slow-controlled banded mt. climbers. The variations and combinations are endless, but you get the point.
Program design does not need to be boring or feel tedious, you should enjoy programming as much as your clients love training with you. If you place joy in the programs you develop, your clients will enjoy training with you even that more. This is an easy to follow format, that can make for some life-changing training sessions your next time with your clients. Give it a go.
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text: Bernyce Shimberg and Mel Frankel knew each other when they moved into Orchard Cove over ten years ago. They were acquainted through their spouses yet both had since become widowed. Through the activities they both participated in at Orchard Cove, they reconnected and renewed their friendship. Both Bernyce, blond petite and vivacious as well as Mel, tall and broad shouldered with wavy salt and pepper hair, slowly yet surely over time began to experience a stronger attraction and a deeper connection. To both of their surprise and delight, their friendship blossomed into love. They do acknowledge how important it was to be friends first. They also add that "our love is enriched so much by the greater circle of friends that we share together here at Orchard Cove. The spark of their love is apparent in both Bernyce and Mel, who are amongst the most active and welcoming in the community.