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General Information About University of Wisconsin-Madison
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is the original University of Wisconsin, created at the same time Wisconsin achieved statehood in 1848. It received Wisconsin's land grant and became the state's land-grant university after Congress adopted the Morrill Act in 1862. It continues to be Wisconsin's comprehensive teaching and research university with a statewide, national and international mission, offering programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels in a wide range of fields, while engaging in extensive scholarly research, continuing adult education and public service. The primary purpose of the University of Wisconsin–Madison is to provide a learning environment in which faculty, staff and students can discover, examine critically, preserve and transmit the knowledge, wisdom and values that will help ensure the survival of this and future generations and improve the quality of life for all. The university seeks to help students to develop an understanding and appreciation for the complex cultural and physical worlds in which they live and to realize their highest potential of intellectual, physical and human development. It also seeks to attract and serve students from diverse social, economic and ethnic backgrounds and to be sensitive and responsive to those groups which have been underserved by higher education. To fulfill its mission, the university must: Offer broad and balanced academic programs that are mutually reinforcing and emphasize high quality and creative instruction at the undergraduate, graduate, professional and postgraduate levels. Generate new knowledge through a broad array of scholarly, research and creative endeavors, which provide a foundation for dealing with the immediate and long-range needs of society. Achieve leadership in each discipline, strengthen interdisciplinary studies, and pioneer new fields of learning. Serve society through coordinated statewide outreach programs that meet continuing educational needs in accordance with the university's designated land-grant status. Participate extensively in statewide, national and international programs and encourage others in the University of Wisconsin System, at other educational institutions and in state, national and international organizations to seek benefit from the university's unique educational resources, such as faculty and staff expertise, libraries, archives, museums and research facilities. Strengthen cultural understanding through opportunities to study languages, cultures, the arts and the implications of social, political, economic and technological change and through encouragement of study, research and service off campus and abroad. Maintain a level of excellence and standards in all programs that will give them statewide, national and international significance. Embody, through its policies and programs, respect for, and commitment to, the ideals of a pluralistic, multiracial, open and democratic society. Revised statement, adopted June 10, 1988, UW System Board of Regents
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The Best Translated Book Award (I'm a judge!) jury is narrowing down the eligible books to the longlist, so that's what most of my reading has been this week. HOWEVER, I did slip in an audiobook for bookclub. Let's get to it:
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Jane Steele by Lyndsay Faye (March 22, Putnam)– A Victorian novel based loosely on Jane Eyre, with a heroine also named Jane who is obsessed with the Brontë work and who also happens to be a serial killer who murders abusive men, vigilante-style. There has never been a book more in my wheelhouse and I've already barreled through half of it. The concept is excellent, but the writing itself is also superb, full of sentences that have stopped me dead.
The Hatred of Poetry by Ben Lerner (June 7, FSG Originals)— A longform essay based on the notion that the widespread hatred of poetry is indicative of how much we need the form now more than ever. I don't really get behind the initial concept (I think more people think they "don't get" poetry than actually hate it), but I'm here for a defense of poetry anytime.
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Guano by Louis Carmain, translated by Rhonda Mullins — Simón is a ship recorder on a scientific ("scientific") Spanish expedition to Peru. While there, Peru begins to insist on its independence and Simón finds himself enamored with a local woman. War takes him away from her and time passes as he fails to write her promised letters, and as Spanish military officials fail to make peace with Peru. It's very "Bartleby, the Scrivener," but with cannons and bird poop, and with much more musical sentences. I loved this.
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins — Finally got around to this one when my book club picked it. This was excellent on audio–I ended up sitting in my car in various and sundry parking lots (Starbucks, Target, my house) while I finished the section I was listening to. I also appreciated the feminist rage barely contained beneath the surface of the prose. But, I didn't find it that impressive on a sentence level, which is a thing I value and need in order to truly love something. Regardless, I get why this became the phenomenon it did.
In the Queue (What I'm Reading Next)
The Association of Small Bombs by Karan Mahajan (March 22, Viking)— A novel about a small bomb going off in a Delhi marketplace– one of those small bombs that barely make the news here in the United States– and its long-reaching effects on both the victims and the terrorists.
Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes — My next audiobook, which I am picking up 100% because I have been obsessively binge-watching Scandal for a month and can't seem to stop myself and Shonda, you are a beautiful genius. Also, please have Olivia kill Fitz at some point. I can't with him.
My Documents by Alejandro Zambra, translated by Megan McDowell — Next up on my BTBA reading list. I've read and loved Zambra's novella Bonsai, so I have high hopes for this.

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Eulogy: Remembering the 2008-09 San Jose Sharks
By Greg Wyshynski
(Ed. Note: As the Stanley Cup Playoffs continue, we're bound to lose some friends along the journey. Gone but not forgotten, we've asked for these losers to be eulogized by the people who knew the teams best: The fans who hated them the most. Here is Anaheim Ducks blogger Earl Sleek of Battle of California fondly recalling the San Jose Sharks for a second straight year.)
By Earl Sleek
We gather here today to honor the memory of the San Jose Sharks, who once again reacted to the postseason like vampires react to the high noon sun. (Yeah, it's a stale joke, but I think at this point, all jokes about the Sharks and the postseason should be inherently stale.)
It's tempting to take the easy way out and call this Sharks team "chokers" with "no heart", but labels like that are absent-minded and hollow, and more importantly don't allow us to appreciate the uniqueness of 2009.
Because this year was different.
In case you're unfamiliar, the Sharks' post-lockout story is one of maddening consistency – for three straight years the Sharks improved their standings position in a mean western conference, they'd advance to the second round, and they'd promptly get eliminated. In that dreaded conference semifinal round, the Sharks lost back-to-back-to-back games in back-to-back-to-back years. Ouch.
Tired of their perpetual "two rounds and out" existence, the Sharks increased payroll by some $15 million and added an influx of Cup Ring experience — they snagged head coach Todd McLellan from the Red Wings and inserted veterans Dan Boyle, Rob Blake, and Brad Lukowich on the blueline, plus added Travis Moen, Claude Lemieux, and Kent Huskins for depth. They infused that winner's mentality throughout their lineup, talked incessantly about measuring their team by its postseason success, and from October through March it worked like a charm, especially on home ice. San Jose didn't suffer a regulation loss at the Tank until mid-January, and through March 31, had accumulated a 31-3-4 home record.
That's right — six months, three regulation losses. Sadly, in the month of April, they would lose four more.
As a reward for their franchise-record 53 wins and Presidents-Trophy-earning 117 standings points, the Sharks drew an all-too-familiar foe in the first round: the downstate rival Anaheim Ducks.
The Ducks have been somewhat an indirect thorn in the Sharks' side — for every postseason that the Sharks have underachieved, the Ducks have one of overachievement, including California's first Stanley Cup two springs ago. Anaheim has gone to the cup finals as a seventh seed, gone to the conference finals as a sixth seed, and Chris Pronger helped lead an eighth-seeded Oilers team to the cup finals as well — and that's all since 2003. It's a story in contrasts in recent years — the Ducks generally getting better than they deserve, and the Sharks generally deserving better than they get.
The Ducks' mercurial regular season dropped them down to eighth seed, and for the first time in forty years, a postseason Battle of California was set. Every advantage seemed to be in San Jose's court — they had home ice, better forward depth, a better defensive scheme, better special teams, a proven netminder, and they had won the season series. The Ducks had one really strong forward line, a well-rounded defense, a good power play, and a goalie who was making his postseason debut (another unfair trend: every three years Anaheim finds itself another playoff-killing netminder).
Now there's really two ways to tell the story of this series — a rational observer could look and say that the Sharks were dominant in every game, and except for a wide disparity in goaltending, they should have taken the Ducks down easily. JavaGeek, one of my favorite stats-crunchers on the Internet, calculated that based on shot quality and quantity, against a nominal goalie the Sharks should have scored 25.9 goals. Instead, thanks to the effort of a Swiss savant named Hiller, they scored 10.
Or there's the lazy way, to trot out the easy stories we've read every postseason – Thornton can't perform in the playoffs, Marleau doesn't care as much as Iginla does, Nabokov is never as good as his opponent, Coach Whatshisname can't motivate the team, and they'll try it again next year. Jumbo Joe Thornton in particular gets more than his share of blame when it comes to postseason failure. He led the Sharks in scoring this spring (four of his six assists in the series were on San Jose goals), fought Ryan Getzlaf two seconds into Game 6; but even after that, he couldn't face the media after the Sharks' elimination. I guess he didn't want people to see him cry.
Sweet! Yummy! Who's the crybaby now, Nabokov?
There is absolutely nothing wrong with feeling awful for the Sharks or their fans. After years of second-round frustration, they put together the best roster the franchise had ever seen, easily cruised to the regular season's best record, held legitimate dreams of contending for Stanley's Elusive Cup, but then, thanks to their lucky rivals down south, tied their franchise record for "quickest playoff exit ever."
Then again, there is absolutely wrong with enjoying the bittersweet taste of Shark tears, either. Salty!
At the end of it all, here's the awesome irony. Sharks fans are up in arms. Trade Thornton! Trade Marleau! Trade Nabokov! Trade anybody not named Boyle for anybody who is named Boyle! I don't mean to suggest that there shouldn't be some roster-tinkering this summer, but as a Ducks fan, I hope it is a drastic summer: The less that next season's roster resembles this season's roster, the happier I will likely be.
I would love it if the team gutted itself in some vain search for "heart" and "passion" (hint: those labels are hidden right next to the "wins"). Don't forget: this Sharks roster had a 20-point lead in the Pacific Division by Jan. 3. If they want to change that formula, good luck to them.
So raise your glass and join in the toast to a very special Sharks burial, perhaps the most epic one of them all. Let's end with how I concluded my Sharks Eulogy last year.
And maybe sometime soon Sharks fans will have to look longingly back at the "glory days" when San Jose was practically guaranteed to advance to a second-round collapse.
I know I'll miss it.


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Matthew Kluger, who specialized in merger and acquisitions for Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, is expected to be arraigned in federal court in Newark later today, along with banker Garret Bauer, who allegedly traded on the information Kluger provided.
U.S. Attorney Paul Fishman and FBI officials are expected to detail the charges later at a news conference today at noon.
Attorneys for Kluger and Bauer could not be immediately reached for comment.
Officials at the U.S. Attorney's office said the decades-long scheme involved insider trading based on information stolen from not only from Sonsini Goodrich, but also from the law firms of Cravath, Swaine & Moore and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom — where Kluger had previously worked.
According to Sonsini Goodrich's website, Kluger had been an associate at Cravath, Swaine & Moore and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, as well as associate general counsel at Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., a Fortune 500 automotive retailer.
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TOKYO (Reuters) – Confidence among Japan's big manufacturers hit its highest level in more than three years in the June quarter, a closely-watched central bank survey showed, adding to signs the recovery in the world's third largest economy is gaining pace.
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Big firms also saw the job market at its tightest in 25 years, offering policymakers some hope that companies may finally raise wages, helping broaden an economic recovery.
The survey underscores the Bank of Japan's view that the economy is heading for a moderate expansion, though sources say weak price and wage pressures are likely to force it to slash its inflation forecasts later this month.
The headline diffusion index (DI) measuring big manufacturers' sentiment stood at plus 17 in June, the BOJ's quarterly "tankan" survey showed yesterday, its third straight quarter of improvement and up from plus 12 in the previous survey in March.
This exceeded a median market forecast of plus 15 and was the highest since March 2014, as carmakers and machinery firms benefitted from robust demand in Asia.
"Taken together, the survey backs up the BOJ's optimism on the economy," said Yuichiro Nagai, an economist at Barclays Securities.
"But a gap remains between a strong economy and tepid inflation. If the BOJ revises down its price forecasts at the upcoming meeting, investors will recognise that an exit from ultra-loose monetary policy will be some time away."
Big non-manufacturers' sentiment index stood at plus 23, up from plus 20 in March and matching a median market, the tankan showed. It was the second straight quarter of improvement and the highest level since December 2015.
Both big manufacturers and non-manufacturers expect business conditions to worsen slightly three months ahead, the survey showed, underscoring their concern on overseas economic uncertainties.
The tankan will be among factors the BOJ's nine-member board will scrutinise when it meets on July 19-20 to review monetary policy and its quarterly growth and inflation estimates.
A separate survey showed Japanese manufacturing activity expanded at a slightly slower pace in June, though an upward revision to export orders suggests the factory sector remains on a firm footing.
Japan's economy expanded at an annualised rate of 1.0 percent in the first quarter on robust exports and a boost from private consumption, prompting the BOJ to upgrade its economic assessment in April.
But consumer inflation remains subdued as companies remain wary of raising prices for fear of scaring away cost-sensitive households, underscoring the scale of the challenge the BOJ faces in achieving its ambitious two percent target.
While companies remain wary of boosting wages or capital expenditure, there are signs of change as they face capacity shortages.
An index measuring big manufacturers' production capacity showed more of them now feel they face a shortage, rather than an excess, of facilities to produce goods.
Big firms plan to raise their capital spending by 8.0 percent in the current fiscal year to March 2018, exceeding market forecasts for a 7.4 percent rise, the survey showed.
An index measuring job conditions showed big firms saw the labour market at the tightest since 1992, the tankan showed, reinforcing views a shortage of employees was among the key concerns for many companies.
Japanese companies plan to increase hiring of new graduates by 8.1 percent in the next fiscal year beginning in April 2018, which would be the eighth straight year of gains, the tankan showed.
The tankan's sentiment diffusion indexes are derived by subtracting the number of respondents who say conditions are poor from those who say they are good. A positive reading means optimists outnumber pessimists.
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Studies of binary evolution have, until recently, neglected thermal timescale mass transfer (TTMT). Recent work has suggested that this previously poorly studied area is crucial in the understanding of systems across the compact binary spectrum. We use the state-of-the-art binary population synthesis code BiSEPS (Willems and Kolb, 2002, MNRAS 337 1004-1016). However, the present treatment of TTMT is incomplete due to the nonlinear behaviour of stars in their departure from gravothermal `equilibrium'. Here we show work that should update the ultrafast stellar evolution algorithms within BiSEPS to make it the first pseudo-analytic code that can follow TTMT properly. We have generated fits to a set of over 300 Case B TTMT sequences with a range of intermediate-mass donors. These fits produce very good first approximations to both HR diagrams and mass-transfer rates (see figures 1 and 2), which we later hope to improve and extend. They are already a significant improvement over the previous fits.
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When Taken came out back in 2008, nobody knew it would go on to be a huge success. It was actually a pretty decent action movie and single-handily relaunched the career of Liam Neeson. Taken ended on a fine note and didn't really leave anything open for a sequel. However, last year we were given Taken 2 and to nobody's surprise it turned out to be a sequel that was completely unneeded.
The story here, while a simple revenge story, looked as if it could be somewhat interesting given what the trailers showed. Problem is the film isn't executed well at all and keeps you wondering throughout why they even decided to make this. It doesn't help that nobody involved seems to be the least bit interested in anything that was going on with this sequel. Liam Neeson is basically sleepwalking through the entire run of the film but he's the only part of it that keeps things slightly interesting. Maggie Grace, who is almost thirty and is supposed to be playing a sixteen year old, is at least trying but she's never been a particularly great actress and the material she's given wouldn't be good no matter who was playing her character.
A big problem I had with this were the villains. While their motives are justified they all just come off as very weak. None of them are the least bit intimidating and you just wish they would all go away very early on. Another problem I had were some of the ridiculous things that happen. I know this film isn't trying to be realistic in any way but some things are just hard to overlook. For instance, Maggie Grace's character throws a grenade from a hotel window onto the top of a parking deck at one point. The grenade blows up a car and nobody seems to notice that a grenade just went off. There's also a part with Grace again where she's looking for some clothes in a locker room and just so happens to find an outfit that looks like it came right out of her closet and fits perfectly on her. Things like that are just a little too ridiculous if you ask me.
For this to be an action film it's certainly one of the most boring I've seen in a long time. Yeah there are a couple of car chases and fight scenes but none of them are very entertaining. It also doesn't help that you can't tell anything that's going on during any of the fight scenes because this has some of the worst editing I've ever seen, even for an action film. They probably didn't want anybody to be able to see what was going on during the fight scenes anyway because the fight choreography didn't look too impressive from what I could see.
Taken 2 is the perfect example of a sequel that didn't need to happen. Bad script, weak acting, boring action and choppy editing don't make for a very entertaining film.
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I have a special secret,
Whenever I'm online -
I don't share with others
The things that are just mine.
MediaSmarts' research has shown that kids with household rules about Internet use are less likely to do things like post their contact information, visit gambling sites, seek out online pornography and talk to strangers online. Having a family agreement or set of rules for using the Internet is also a great way for parents and kids to work together on how to be safe, wise and responsible online.
Most young children enjoy pretend play and love to imitate action heroes. But many teachers, parents and child care workers say the influence of children's superhero TV shows or movies, can result in havoc when little fans get together.
For parents, this time of year can feel like walking through a minefield, with ads, decorations and music all aimed at getting kids excited about the holidays. Every year children eagerly ask Santa for the "hottest," "must-have" toys – and then turn that "pester power" on their parents. Of course, few parents want to be Grinches – we all want to make our children happy – but there can be a middle ground between giving in to pester power and canceling the holidays altogether. Here are some tips on how to control holiday consumerism:
Somewhat surprisingly, it's not only struggling students who plagiarize: indeed, it may be students who are under pressure to achieve who are more likely to engage in the subtler (and harder to detect) forms of plagiarism1. Researchers have identified three situations where this is most likely: when students are under pressure (such as when work must be done with a tight deadline, or a work is particularly important for their grades); when students are not interested in the work; and when students feel that the assignment is unfair to the point where they have no hope of success without cheating2.
Are you Web aware? A checklist for kids ages 9-12
Are you Web aware? A checklist for parents. Are you involved in your kids' online activities? Do you know what they are doing and who they are talking to when they are on the Internet?
Are you Web aware? A checklist for kids ages 13-17
For most of us, the Internet has become an indispensable part of our social lives: we use it to keep up with old friends, keep in touch with our families and meet new people. Unfortunately, not all online interactions are as positive as these. This tip sheet will explain some of the issues we face when we socialize online and provide tips for dealing with them.
As well as invaluable tools for keeping in touch with our friends, families and our work, mobile devices have become an increasingly big part of how we access the Internet. Unfortunately, while many smartphones are nearly as powerful as computers, we often don't use the same caution with them as we do with our computers—and they often don't have the privacy and security safeguards that come built into computers. As well, the fact that we're never far from our mobile devices can bring a host of opportunities for us to be distracted and to make poor choices.


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Myrkdalen Hotel is a modern mountain hotel, which is situated only 2 hours from Bergen International Airport.
Myrkdalen Hotel is a modern mountain hotel, which is situated only 2 hours from Bergen International Airport. It has a perfect location with ski in – ski out access to one of the largest ski resorts in Western Norway, and 28 km of groomed cross-country trails.
The hotel has a great location for nature-based activities, with the largest ski resort in Voss and Western Norway as its closest neighbour.
In summer the area offers a variety of hiking trails, adrenaline – filled activities and the idyllic Sogne Fjord and Nærøy Fjord are close by.
Rooms of international standard
In addition to standard rooms, the hotel has many different rooms to choose from – varying from adjoining family rooms to an elegant suite over 100 m2. All rooms are of international standard with beautiful color schemes and exquisite detailing.
Three restaurants
We offer modern conference facilities, two playrooms for kids, two bars and three restaurants. The food tastes like the landscape outside, wild and pure – with a few surprises!
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If you want higher Google rankings, this SEO tutorial is for you.
In my experience, success with search engine optimization comes down to getting the fundamentals right. Then moving onto advanced SEO strategies and techniques.
And that's exactly how this SEO tutorial is structured.
First, you'll learn how to improve your site's loading speed. As you see in the video, site speed is a misunderstood Google ranking signal. I show you the true impact of loading speed and rankings.
Next, we tackle technical SEO — a critically important part of succeeding with SEO.
Once we cover technical SEO, it's time for keyword research. I show you my 3 favorite ways of finding uptapped keywords that your competition doesn't know about (#2 is my favorite).
Now that you have a keyword, it's time to create content around it. But not just any content, content that makes people say: "WOW!". I'll teach you some actionable tips to do just that.
Finally, it's time to promote your content. Most people fail with SEO because they don't do anything to promote their stuff (besides sharing it on social media). But to rank in Google, you need backlinks. And I show you one of my favorite link building strategies of all time (step-by-step).
It it some Introduction:-
What is SEO
1. SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization.
2. SEO is an Online Marketing Technique which helps you to bring your website on top in Search Engine's results.
Keywords: When user type some words on Search Engine to find out something, these words are known as Keywords.
4. An Estimated 75% internet user find out website via Search Engines like Google, Yahoo, Bing
Why we use SEO
1. Increase visibility on Search Engines.
2. Get more traffic on your websites.
Traffic – No. of user who visit your website.
3. Convert a local business into International Business.
4. Easy way to show your business as Brand.
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We are now a month into the new year and winter wheat and OSR are currently looking good on all of the Joint Venture farms. Wheat was all drilled in six days at the beginning of October into good seed
The combines are back in the shed, the drills are starting to wind down, harvest festival services are in full swing, AND the winter programme is about to start. There is a lot to get stuck
After the recent spell of more settled weather, it's probably safe to say that harvest is more or less complete, with even the larger potato growers well through. Farmers are of the mind that it has
Harvest finished here on 11 September with the spring beans being the last to cut after being left to dry for a few days in the sun. Yield was variable in the beans ranging from 3.5 to 5.5 t/ha but
After the usual last minute rush to get the grain store cleaned and the kit ready, harvest started at Squab Hall on Tuesday 15 July. We tentatively put the combine into the hybrid barley, in the


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Monterey and Carmel
Our friends invited us down to visit for the weekend in Carmel–and who could turn that down?
We went to the little lagoon near the beach in Carmel that's more like a lake–no waves–perfect for little ones.
Britton loved playing in the sand. Cam, not so much. Kaia liked the water, until she hit a drop off and nearly went under. Then she just wanted to hold Daddy's hand.
It was so fun. They all loved it! That night they were excited to have a sleep over with their friends.
We went to the Monterey Bay Aquarium and all of them loved it–of course.
At the end of the day, they were wiped out!
The weekend went way too fast. Monterey and Carmel are so pretty and fun. We all had a great time with the Wetzels.


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The Emory men's and women's cross country teams participated at the Bobcat Invitational on Saturday. The meets were held on The Farm Course in Milledgeville, Ga., with Georgia College serving as the host institution.
The Emory men's side posted a seventh-place finish out of 18 teams, finishing with 196 points. UNC Pembroke claimed the top spot with 59 points while Alabama-Huntsville was runner-up with 71 points. Augusta (80 pts.), Montevallo (106 pts.) and Tampa (110 pts.) rounded out the top five. Pacing the Emory pack was sophomore John Cox with an 8K time of 26:18, good for 27th place out of 162 runners. Sophomore Jonathan Rosenfeld was the second Eagle to cross the finish line and 42nd overall after clocking a 26:38. Sophomores Bobby Wilson (26:41) and Matthew Burke (26:42) ranked 44th and 45th, respectively, while freshman Jon Marcus closed out the squad's scorers with an effort of 26:51 that slotted him 52nd.
The women's unit raced to a fifth-place performance out of 19 teams, tallying 175 points. Division I member Florida State held down the No. 1 position with 47 points with Alabama-Huntsville close behind at 59 points. Montevallo brought home a third-place finish (99 pts) and host Georgia College was fourth (132 pts.). Freshman Zoe Friedman paced the Emory contingent and was 15th overall out of 142 runners with a 6K time of 23:21. Senior Paige Lesslauer was second on the team and 42nd on the finishing board at 24:50 while Lauren Rodriguez clocked a 24:56.5 that ranked 44th. Junior Ileana Zeissner (24:56, 45th) and sophomore Amanda Li (25:13, 55th place) closed out the team's scorers.
Next up for Emory cross country are next Sunday's (Oct. 28) University Athletic Association Championships in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
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The MommyCon Hustle
*This MommyCon Hustle post may have affiliate links and/or coupon codes. These codes do not cost you anything extra but may give me and my family a small commission. Thanks for your support, don't forget to read all the way through and enter the giveaway!
This year I took a chance and extended my MommyCon Hustle to speaking, a step up from last year as an exhibitor. My first event was in the city I've only dreamed about, New York City! As a former musical theater major, I was searching around every corner hoping to see ANY Broadway stars. (cough, cough Lin Manuel-Miranda) I don't think I saw anyone but what I did see was moms on a mission. Moms in their element, around other like-minded moms, and even some dads too!
During my session, "A Balancing Act," I was moved by the stories of moms putting themselves last. My session shared ways to break out of that mindset and find "mom time" without feeling guilty about it. Ya'll 'mom guilt' is so real and so unnecessary. Why should we feel guilty about finding our own time? I mean even just 5 minutes is enough to de-stress for a moment but I find myself feeling guilty for that too. It is totes alright to put your children first, but you cannot forget about mom.
So, what about mom?
This question rang out throughout my session in New York.
"What about mom?"
Moms need to communicate their needs and their support needs to understand that mommin' ain't easy. My MommyCon Hustle has always been to help moms find a community. We need a community around us to lift us up when we are weak and help us through the times when we just want to walk away. (You know you have been there, don't judge.) Seriously, we all need time to ourselves to rest and refresh ourselves.
Nowadays I'm making my own time a priority and communicating my needs. I am starting to feel like the person I was before I tried to plan out my entire future while pregnant with my son. Mentally too, I mean how many of us out there get super frustrated when your partner is not home when you think they are going to be home? Now that I have a moment to breathe I've started thinking more from dad's point of view and giving him some grace as well. So it is all about balancing the time, finding moments for yourself as a parent or caregiver.
Basically, I urged my attendees to use MommyCon as their "your time" and be thinking of ways to set aside time for yourself when you get home. Give yourself some grace, treat yourself sometimes, you are doing big things raising children and your life is what you make it, not what someone else says it should be. So give yourself a hug every day and remember "you are the best you in the universe, you deserve happiness, you are doing this parenting thing and you can make your life fantastic."
So MommyCon…
MommyCon has been a big part of my parenting journey these past few years. I have attended three, exhibited at one, and am scheduled to speak at four this year! It has been incredible to see this event from outside to now inside, making lifelong friends along the way.
Speaking of friends, I have teamed up for an awesome giveaway with a few brands that made my latest trip to MommyCon NYC a success!
One winner will receive:
MommyCon | One General Admission Ticket (Any City)
- Be around others who "get you" and shop the exhibitors firsthand. I will be at Memphis, Orlando, and Atlanta but that doesn't mean I won't pop up in other cities as well!
- As a bonus, anyone can use code "STBH17" for $5 off your general admission ticket in all 2017 cities.
Belibea | One NOURISH Bra or Cami
- Belibea has been an amazing partner and even sponsored my MommyCon NYC session. The NOURISH Bra and Cami have been my go-to bra since first trying it during the #TLBNourish campaign. I love that it is an all in one pumping and nursing bra, simplifying life for moms everywhere!
- Go ahead and order one, you deserve it! Plus you can use code "BRYT" to get 20% off
Lipsense | One Collection (Lip Color, Gloss, and Oops! Remover)
- I've been taking some time off from makeup but I thought (with all my "fame") I would try some for MommyCon NYC. My friend Angel just started selling Lipsense and although I am not an MLM chick I LOVED her passion. She is truly out to help women feel beautiful, inside and out. The group she started on Facebook is full of empowerment and beauty. Plus, I look like a mom who has it together when my lips are done. Fake it til ya make it, amirite?
Duckworth NYC | 15% off One Item
- I met the founder of Duckworth NYC at MommyCon NYC and instantly wanted to get pregnant again! How awesome is it that they have pre-packed hospital bags? Not only are these Bundle Bags™ ready to go, the products inside are high quality and comfortable. They even have bags for dads too!
Yummy Spoon | One Yummy Spoon
- This is a newer product that we had the pleasure of testing during our trip. The first time I used it I made a mess because I tried to use purees vs. solids (like the package says). Once I put some banana and avocado in there whole, this silicone pouch is a gamechanger. The Sweetness was able to enjoy her favorite messy foods without making a complete mess. I love that I can continue Baby Led Weaning on the go using the Yummy Spoon. Less mess + baby led weaning = a winner in my book.
- Snag one for yourself at 25% off using code "mommycon".
The Whole Life Co. | One Face Scrub & Mask
- Recently I was selected as a Brand Ambassador for The Whole Life Co. (They will be at all the MommyCon cities this year.) Kbebe asked for "a toy" from New York so I grabbed Aroma Doh for him. He was extatic! Then I went online and realized they have a ton of products for mom too. So I am giving away one of their Face Scrubs & Mask, and ordering one for myself as well!
- Ready to order? Get 15% off with code"WHOLEHUSTLE"
Good luck to all those who enter the giveaway! Be sure to sign up for our blog updates, we have lots more stories to share!


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Heartbreaks galore but Lleyton Hewitt won't be rushed into retirement
Former world number one Hewitt, who was the champion in New York in 2001 defeating Pete Sampras in the final, went down 6-3, 3-6, 6-7 (3/7), 6-4, 7-5 to Russian 21st seed Mikhail Youzhny in the fourth round.
Lleyton Hewitt won't be rushed into retirement despite the 32-year-old suffering a heartbreaking end to his hopes of making the US Open quarter-finals for the first time in seven years.
Former world number one Hewitt, who was the champion in New York in 2001 defeating Pete Sampras in the final, went down 6-3, 3-6, 6-7 (3/7), 6-4, 7-5 to Russian 21st seed Mikhail Youzhny in the fourth round on Tuesday.
He had been 4-1 up in the fourth set and 5-2 in the fifth before Youzhny claimed a four-hour win and a clash with top seed Novak Djokovic for a place in the semi-finals.
The defeat meant Hewitt's last appearance in the quarter-finals of any Grand Slam was still Wimbledon in 2009.
But just like five-time champion Roger Federer, who lost on the same Louis Armstrong Court the day before, Hewitt is not contemplating retirement just yet.
"No ideas," was his response when asked if he'd be still playing in New York in years to come.
However, he does recognize that the game has changed since a decade ago when he was world number one and also claimed the Wimbledon title to add to his US Open victory.
"Back then, the way that I moved on the court was pretty good. Obviously the way I counter-punched. The game is always changing as well the whole time," he said.
"I've played through a couple of different generations. You're always trying to work on certain areas of your game. There's a lot of bigger, stronger guys out there dictating play with their serve and forehand. It's 1-2 tennis."
Unlike the days when he would dwell on defeats for days, Hewitt now has other diversions -- he is married with three young children.
"Every loss still hurts, but puts everything in perspective, I guess, and your priorities have changed," he admitted.
"When I'm off court I still do absolutely everything I can to get in and prepare for matches as well as possible, but you don't probably dwell on matches quite as much because you have other things to worry about."
Hewitt also has another priority -- helping Australia regain their place in the Davis Cup World Group by beating Poland in a playoff at Warsaw next week.
Australia are 28-time champions but their last title came back in 2003 and they have been absent from the elite section since 2007.
It will be a tricky task with Poland boasting Wimbledon semi-finalist Jerzy Janowicz in their squad as well as the respected doubles pair of Mariusz Fyrstenberg and Marcin Matkowski.
Hewitt is already turning up the heat ahead of the September 13-15 tie being played on indoor red clay.
"It's going to be a tough tie. They chose clay, but I don't think it's their best surface. Janowicz is a quality player and I'm sure he's going to play because if he was that injured he wouldn't have played doubles here," said Hewitt.
"It was one of the silliest things I have seen."


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You have not lived life to its fullest if you haven't relished various edible delicacies from numerous corners of the world. Whenever you plan a trip, make sure that you also include a list of the famous local dishes which you wish to try. The watermelon cake from the Black Star Pastry in Sydney is one such dish which deserves a special mention in your itinerary. This special cake is light, fresh yet fragrant with a taste which is unique in such a manner that it will linger on your taste buds for days to come.
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The beakers are bubbling over here! I was browsing YouTube and came across a video explaining how to do a gesso resist with watercolor. I've never tried that! And an idea for last night's painting (finally!) was born.
As most of my abstracts are, this one was a journey. I started with a watercolor wash in Azo yellow (M. Graham). Once it was dry, I used a bunch of re-purposed vitamin and spice bottle lids to stamp Liquitex Gesso on my surface. Then went back in with M. Graham Prussian blue and phthalo blue……and finally journeyed to Winsor and Newton green gold and M. Graham quinacridone gold. (When looking for a punch, always think quinacridone!) I couldn't get Fleetwood Mac's "World Turning" out of my head about halfway through – a journey all its own hehe. I finished up by pushing back a bit of the dark blue and dark yellow areas with Golden Open Zinc White acrylic paint, as described in this post from last month. (Note: As a Blick Art Materials affiliate, purchases from these links will help to support my site. Thank you!)
I hope you enjoyed it. Hopefully, I'll be posting a painting in watercolor every day this month to celebrate World Watercolor Month, courtesy of Charlie at Doodlewash! Peace and Happy Independence Day weekend to all! *insert fireworks emojis here*


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Ottawa Home-Based Learning Network - Ottawa-Gatineau Region ON
Classes Courses & Lessons - Youth Classes Courses & Lessons
Listing Contact: Online: Website
Ottawa-Gatineau Region ON
HBLN is a community-based, volunteer-run, informal association of families in the Ottawa-Gatineau region who are interested in alternatives to the school system. All HBLN activities are initiated and organized by our members.
Some activities that have been offered to HBLN families over the years include science workshops, group visits to local museums, swimming lessons, used book sales, gymnastics lessons, music activities, history events, book clubs, craft groups, picnics, field trips, sports days at the YMCA, pot luck suppers, creative writing and drama classes, teen-oriented social events, and large homeschooling conferences. Throughout the year there are informal chat nights where parents can socialize with other HBLN families while sharing ideas, resources and concerns.


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A resource is simply another calendar used to coordinate the sharing of a real object or space. For example the computer labs, the presentation cart, a chromebook cart or a bus. These are things that have to be shared between everyone and can only be used by one person (or class) at a time.
To book a resource follow these very simple steps:
- Create a new event in your calendar
- Fill in all the useful information, like time/date and title and description
- On the right side of the new event page there is a section about adding people/rooms
- Click on the Rooms, etc. link and you'll see a list of all the available resources – click add for the one you'd like
- Make sure you click Save at the top to write the event to your calendar and the resource calendar
If the resource you'd like isn't listed, that means it is already booked for that time. You can add resource calendars to your calendar view so you can see when they're already booked at a quick glance. To add resource calendars to your calendar view follow the steps in this blog post: Viewing Resource Calendars to Schedule Meetings


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The Dollie Storage Room Participants So Far
The "dollies" have so many stories to tell and so many fun things for you to do. They thought it might be easier for you to follow along with their adventures if you knew who they were and what they looked like. According to the dollies; "It's always better to put a face with a name!" So, shown below are pictures of the dollies who have been involved in some of the stories so far. If you want to read the stories each of the "dollies" is involved in just click on their name under our "The Dollie Storage Room" blog categories box.
Baptist Loves His Smile and Jael Loves Her Smile
Everyone loves Baptist. If you'd like to read all the stories "Baptist Loves His Smile" is involved in just CLICK HERE.
Patience Is A Virtue
Baby Nicky
Doris Marie - Elmer's Little Sister and Elmer's Little Boy
Peter The Primitive Farmer and Margaret The Dutiful Farmers Wife
Brian Snow Buddy
Anna and James
Read All About It, Andy! and Wanna Quilt? Annie
Andy With A Blue Plaid Shirt! and Annie With A Red Bow!
Uncle Warren - A True Patriot!
Rag-doll Anthony and Rag-doll Annabell Lee
Gotta love rag dolls. If you'd like to read the stories "Rag-doll Anthony" is involved in just CLICK HERE.
Punky - Elmers Little Scarecrow
Hazard A Guess What I Am, William Come Or Won't They, and Mabel I Won't Cast A Spell!
Tom A. Hawk and Toni E. Hawk
Nancy Dew Drop and Spike A Peek
Spike A Peek loves a good joke. If you'd like to read the stories "Spike A Peek" is involved in just CLICK HERE.
Primitive Annie, Primitive Andy, and Gypsy Annie
Best Dog In Class, Granny Esther and I'm The best Papa, Pepper!
Big Brother Andy & Kid Brother Randy and Big Sister Annie & Kid Sister Fannie


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Corpo Sans is REFRESHED version of my old font Korpo Sans.
Corpo Sans is a sans type family with a friendly feel. This type contains 12 variants with 6 weights.The high contrast and high x height is perfect for headlines and display uses.
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Women @ AQ
Women @ AQ
Founded by the Dominican Sisters, women are at the heart and soul of Aquinas College. See how we celebrate women at AQ:
founded by the Dominican Sisters
founded the Jane Hibbard Idema Women's Studies Center
female student body
In the News
Explore in Grand Rapids
Greater Grand Rapids Women's History Council: https://www.ggrwhc.org/
Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women: https://www.growbusiness.org/
Michigan Women's Foundation: https://www.miwf.org/
Women's Resource Center: http://www.grwrc.org/
SpeAQ2Me Series: Jenn Schaub
Feburary 5, 5:30-7 p.m., Holmdene Reception Area
HerStory Speaker Series
Monday Feb 11, 12 – 1 p.m., The Moose Café
Equity Bake Sale
Tuesday Feb 12, 12 – 2 p.m., AB Lobby and 6-9 p.m. JLH Library
HerStory Speaker Series
Monday March 11, 12 – 1 p.m., The Moose Café
Outstanding Women Awards
Thursday March 21, 12:15-1:30 p.m., Wege Ballroom
HerStory Speaker Series
Monday April 8, 12 – 1 p.m., The Moose Café
SpeAQ2Me - Dr. Andrea B. Smith, Professor, Departments of Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies and Family and Consumer Sciences at Western Michigan University.
Tuesday April 9 @ 5:30pm, Holmdene
Dr. Arlie Hochschild Keynote, Stranger in Their Own land
Tuesday April 9, 7-8 p.m., Wege Ballroom
Contemporary Writers Series - Alison Swan
Thursday April 11, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Wege Ballroom
Aquinas College Women's Connection - annual Afternoon Tea
Friday May 3 @ 3pm, Brookby Estate


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Getting the most out of your server resources
December 5, 2013 10 Comments
As an advocate on database virtualization, I often challenge customers to consider if they are using their resources in an optimal way.
And so I usually claim, often in front of a skeptical audience, that physically deployed servers hardly ever reach an average utilization of more than 20 per cent (thereby wasting over 80% of the expensive database licenses, maintenance and options).
Magic is really only the utilization of the entire spectrum of the senses. Humans have cut themselves off from their senses. Now they see only a tiny portion of the visible spectrum, hear only the loudest of sounds, their sense of smell is shockingly poor and they can only distinguish the sweetest and sourest of tastes.
– Michael Scott, The Alchemyst
About one in three times, someone in the audience objects and says that they achieve much better utilization than my stake-in-the-ground 20 percent number, and so use it as a reason (valid or not) for not having to virtualize their databases, for example, with VMware.


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I'm seriously considering the merits of changing my name and joining the circus as a sword swallower.
On the other hand, listening to this song saved the life a computer.
I'm seriously considering the merits of changing my name and joining the circus as a sword swallower.
On the other hand, listening to this song saved the life a computer.
Posted in Random Weirdness, Uncategorized
Tagged family, writer frustrations
And all I can say is "Wow!" And "Thank you, April Martinez!"
Not only is it classy, with lovely colours, but April must have spent hours combing stock image sites looking for those models. The only way we would have gotten closer is if I had suddenly sprouted the ability to draw without tracing. Glyn (the blond), in particular, has inspired a certain amount of reverent silence for the accuracy, not only of his appearance, but the expression/attitude he's showing.
The fonts, too! I have no talent for picking out fonts. I just look and go "Ooh, pretty!" and stick it in there and then squish it around until it fits, as you can tell by the cover of Sign of Spring (yes, I did it myself. Life lesson learned: Hire someone to do your covers for you.) But, honestly, just looking at the font combination, I wouldn't be surprised to see it on a Big Six paranormal cover.
You know, I've been pretty darn lucky so far. Everyone has been fantastic. Actually, the whole journey has been fantastic, from starting with my crit group, to these final, nerve-wracking days as I wait for Bite Me Tender to drop and everyone hides when they see me coming because I'm trying to do ALL THE THINGS.
Kudos to Loose Id. They've answered more inane questions than I'm sure they've ever seen in their lives (I'm a verbal learner–I often can't figure out the simplest things until I've either asked the question or sent the email.), they've been patient with my sudden attacks of nerves and have set me to work with professional and extremely talented people, such as April and my 'twin from a different mother' editor Raven McKnight.
All authors should be so lucky.
Posted in Bite Me Tender, Erotic Romance, My Releases, Tuesday Tickle
Tagged cover reveal, mm romance
I like the emotion in this one.
Oh! Cover reveal tomorrow. Because I'm going to burst if I don't.
No one believes me about bacon wine, so here it is. Seriously. Now, this review mentions smoke flavour, but when I bought my bottle, it was advertised in the store as tasting of "dark berries, plums and smokey bacon". Which it totally did.
I drank it while watching Sharknado. Which I will totally go to the theatres to see if they actually swing that deal–I haven't laughed hard enough to get hiccups in a long time.
Or maybe that was the wine…
On a more sober note (but not very), I have seen the cover and it is FINE!!!! Fine like Charlie Hunnam in a shower scene. I lucked out totally when I got April Martinez for my cover art. Sexy, classy and oh, so Glyn.
Am I going to show it to you?
Nope. Big reveal is a little ways away yet, but not too long. And, I'll be holding a couple of giveaways, one through the blog here and one through Joyfully Jay, to make up for it in the time before Bite Me Tender releases. So stay tuned!
Oh, don't forget the Goodreads freebie is up here! It's a love story and a journey back from heartache, wrapped around a smutfest. And, yes, I did put spaces in this post, but will WordPress put them in? Nooooo! Bad WordPress.
Lingering in South Africa last evening as we were sipping The Wolftrap red wine. This is a blend that is mostly Syrah, followed by Mourvedre and Viognier. I will be honest and say I became hooked on the Wolftrap 2008 vintage but felt the 2009 was a bit lackluster. The 2009 changed to an American Palate wine which was overly fruity, soft, & a bit flabby. It made me wonder what would be in this 2011 bottle. I must say the great flavors are back and this is an impressive wine again! This wine has a very vivid red color and purplish on the edges. The nose had a nice aroma of dark berry, violets, smoke, and a bit of funk…. which is usually a good thing. (for us anyway). On the palate, it was full bodied, silky, and a feeling of some nice tannins. Flavors of black currants, dried…
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I have no words. But, this picture doesn't seem to need any. *Picks eyes up off floor*
You can find it here. Hope you enjoy it and remember:
In fiction, there is no friction…
(Yeah, I took a bit of artistic license. :P)
PS. I've updated the books page. Still figuring things out. I think there's going to be a dropdown menu, and then I'll also link to the book's specific page, with all its info, from an image on the main page. I think, if I do it that way, I can put the series in rows. Should probably categorize them, too, eh? Hmm…
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I dedicate this post to my dearly departed brother, Augie, who left this earth over the weekend at the all-too-early age of 52. I already miss him!
Watching television with my oldest brother, Augie, was always an experience.
He could watch a Yankee game TWICE in the same day, and all the pre-game and post-game shows too … and get up the next day and do it all over again.
I'm sure he's not alone on that, and I love the Yanks too, but my attention span was and is very limited compared to Augie's.
He simply had a Joie de vivre and the ability to suck the marrow out of life's simplest little things.
Oh, he enjoyed comedies like Everybody Loves Raymond and the classic All in the Family, but he was also able to be engaged by documentaries on topics as simple as hobos riding the rails from city to city out west.
They even gave themselves nicknames, like "Sacramento Joe". Augie and I talked about that program for many years, even though it was just a program he happened upon.
And the times he was ON television, as a celebrity chef, or once interviewed as a "man on the street" were unforgettable.
"They got no re-GAHD for the hours people have to woik'" he told one Sacramento TV station about telemarketers. Augie sure loved his own thick New York accent … even if he thickened it up a bit extra himself … lol.
One of my regrets is that Augie won't have a chance to see his beloved New York Rangers down the stretch drive of the season as they chase a Stanley Cup.
It's much more important for me to remember, however, he had a period of fasting, prayer and reading the Bible in the months leading up to his death.
He leaned on the Lord in tough times, and it heartens me to know that.
We all should lean on the Lord … myself included … at ALL times.


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Last Saturday, I attended the Rachel Antonoff Fall/Winter 2010 show at Lafayette House in the East Village. This season, the presentation was set up as a "murder mystery".
Upon entering, guests were handed a "list of suspects":
The story surrounds a murdered ballerina who had left behind a roster full of ex-lovers, jealous coworkers, and stalkers, all dressed in Antonoff's newest collection of gorgeous dresses and separates.
Upon moving through the rooms, you encounter more suspects, some searching desperately for clues of the victim's demise, and others looking rather pleased with the current situation.
At the end—the murderess!
Washing the "blood" off her hands.
I loved the "mystery at Lafayette house". Another whimsical and ultra girly collection from Antonoff, and one of the best and most original presentations I attended all week!
In addition to photos, I shot a video walk-through of the entire presentation:
Styling was done by the lovely Bunny Bisous, Miss Julia Frakes:
Also present to provide support–Rachel's mom:
As I was leaving the presentation, Peaches Geldoff walked in:
Looking a bit sleepy.
See the entire photo set here.
I can't wait until next season to see what kind of presentation Rachel comes up with next!
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The Sacred Meal - Nora Gallagher
Author: Nora Gallagher
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Year: 2010
Pages: 176
Nora Gallagher is a reporter and a writer. Personally, I don't think she was the best choice to write about this topic in this series ("The Ancient Practices"), but that wasn't for me to decide! Having read three of the eight books in the series, I think I have figured out that editor (Phyllis Tickle) has asked the authors to include reference to all three Abrahamic faiths: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. That's fine, but it does require a slight modification for certain practices, like changing "The Lord's Supper" to "The Sacred Meal." I guess you could call this being "religiously correct."
The topic at hand is hardly trivial. It's the thank-you meal ("eucharist") that Jesus instituted at the Last Supper when he told his disciples, "Do this in remembrance of me." And so they (we) have done so ever since. Or, as Gallagher says, "[T]his odd, mysterious, ritualized eating and drinking...has been a part of the fabric of this faith in all probability since its inception" (xviii).
First the criticisms and then on to the decent observations I think she made. One problem is her attempt to equate the Lord's Supper with a soup kitchen. She mostly restricts this to chapter 10, but references are present throughout the book. Another problem is that she seems to equate activism with faith (see especially page 36).
As for positives, she recognizes that, "[Communion] is meant to be done together; it has to be done in community. You can pray alone and fast alone. ...But you can't take Communion alone. More than any other practice, taking Communion forces us to be with others..." (12).
Also, I really like her threefold division of "waiting," "receiving," and "afterward."
On waiting, she writes, "Part of waiting to take Communion is examining how we have been like the citizens of Sodom and Gomorrah, how we have been drawn into the empire's kingdom (how we have sinned) and at the same time, to check in on how we have been like the citizens of Jesus' kingdom of God" (34). That latter part is a healthy corrective to the overly somber times of reflection that result in nothing other than personal guilt trips. In summary, "[P]art of waiting...is examining what we did last week to find the kingdom of heaven in our midst and to help others find it" (37).
On receiving, she makes a nice observation about our cultural situation. She says that, "Even when seeking words for rest, we use phrases like refueling or recharging, more appropriate to machines than to persons" (42). Her instruction for receiving is simple: open your hands [to receive the bread and cup]." In so doing, she writes, "we would have done two-thirds of what needed to be done. Which is to admit that we simply do not have all the answers; we simply do not have all the power" (45). But oddly, in my estimation, she takes a strange turn at the end of the chapter on this action and says that "Faith is a catch-and-release sport. And standing at the altar and receiving the bread and wine is the release part" (46). That makes no sense at all because she just spent the whole chapter talking about "receiving," not "releasing."
On the time following the reception of the Eucharist, which she dubs "afterward," Gallagher writes, "[W]hatever happens during Communion, one of the ways to spend the immediate time afterward, after coming out of the experience, is to sit in silence and let it seep into your cells" (56). This sacred meal, the Lord's Supper, is more than a remembrance and more than a memorial. It is a meeting and merging of the human and the divine. That intersection is transformative because, "Transformation occurs in encounters, sometimes better named collisions, either with the self or with others or with the holy" (60-61). That is the kind of interaction happening in the eucharist - whether it's called "mass," "communion," "Lord's Supper," or something else.
Beyond that tripartite scheme of waiting, receiving, and afterward, it seems to me that the author ventures into theological waters that are over her head. She attempts to shed light (but falls short of actually doing so) on the long-standing debates of "Real Presence" in the meal and what exactly is transpiring during the ceremony and in the elements of bread and wine.
In closing, the book is an adequate introduction to meal of which all we can say is, "The body of Christ, the bread of heaven. Receive and eat. The blood of Christ, the cup of salvation. Receive and drink." And strangely enough, that is sufficient.
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What messages are your students receiving about potential careers?
New survey results released by the Pew Research Center show that more than a third of Americans would tell a high schooler seeking career advice to enter a STEM-related field.
Another third would tell students "to simply follow their passion or do something they love," according to a blog post by Mark Strauss, a Pew writer and editor focusing on science and society.
"Americans tend to differ over the best career advice to give high school students, with younger adults urging them to follow their dreams and older Americans telling them they should enter occupations in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)," Strauss notes.
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Disclaimer, I totally stole the idea for this post from David Churbuck, our fearless leader on the ground here from Lenovo. I too came to Beijing totally poo-pooing the Olympic pin collecting craze. I mean, yes I once collected miniature spoons from all the states but I was like 7 years old. I just didn't see the intrigue to all this, and told Rohit before I we left I was not interested in the least.
Then of course, I started to get pins. At first they kind of lay around - Lenovo pins at iLounges, exclusive USA pins at the USA House - then you realize you have something people want. People are JAZZED about your Lenovo sponsor pin! They want to give you something else for it, and you have like three more in your bag! All of a sudden I was cooking with gas. Then, through the kindness of two of our Lenovo Voices of the Olympic Games bloggers (Mannie Heymans and Josiah Ng) I was in possession of two highly coveted delegation pins from Namibia and Malaysia. Then Harry, who helped me escape across the boarder from Mexico get across the Olympic Green without a ticket, traded me his volunteer pin. And now I have a ton of pins, and am into the trade. I don't think I'll end up like this lady - but it's a fun thing to do while you're here and I look forward to trading at more Olympics to come.


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I suppose we can use a list of the old "Old Jungle Sayings". Feel free to add any missing ones:
- The Phantom has the strength of ten tigers.
- The Phantom has a thousand eyes and ears.
- When the Phantom moves, lightning stands still.
- The Phantom is hard against the hard and gentle against the gentle.
- He who sees the Phantom's face will die a slow death.
- Sometimes the Phantom walks the streets like an ordinary man.
- When the Phantom asks, you answer.


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Wine Shows
San Francisco Int. Wine Show
- SILVER – Pacifica 2012 Pinot Noir
San Francisco Chronicle Show
- GOLD – Pacifica 2014 Rose
- GOLD – Pacifica 2017 Riesling
Wine Awards
Riverside International Wine Competition
- SILVER – Pacifica 2011 Cabernet/Merlot
San Francisco Chronicle Show
- SILVER – Pacifica 2011 Cabernet/Merlot
- SILVER – Pacifica 2010 Meritage
Tasters Guild International
- SILVER – Pacifica 2010 Meritage
- SILVER – Pacifica 2010 Pinot Noir
- GOLD – South Hill 2018 Sauvignon Blanc
- GOLD – South Hill 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
- SILVER – South Hill 2018 Riesling
- SILVER – South Hill 2016 Meritage
- SILVER – South Hill 2016 Whiskey Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon
Cascadia Wine Show
- SILVER – South Hill 2018 Sauvignon Blanc
- SILVER – South Hill 2018 Riesling
Ultimate Wine Challenge
CHAIRMANS TROPHY – Pacifica 2017 Riesling
Los Angeles Wine Competition
- BRONZE – Pacifica 2010 Pinot Noir
Kosherfest 2012 USA
- Best New Kosher Wine of 2012
Pacifica 2017 Evans Collection Riesling
Wine Review – Tastings.com
Phil Jones – Goose Bay and Pacifica Wines
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A Particularly Pleasing Wine
Every year the Royal Wine Corp./ Kedem, owned and managed by the Herzog family, the largest producer, importer and distributer of kosher wines and spirits, organizes a huge wine and food tasting in New York. The Kosher Food and Wine Experience, or KFWE, was held...read more
Pacifica Oregon Pinot Noir 2012
New Zealand vintner Philip Jones launched this lineup of kosher wines, touted as the first produced in the Pacific Northwest, in 2010. While the 25-acre estate planting is on Washington's Underwood Mountain along the Columbia Gorge, Oregon is the focus for its Pinot...read more
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Fresno State-trained viticulturalist Rich Garvin has been managing vineyards in Hood River since the turn of the century, but he began working in 2010 with New Zealand vintners Matthew Rutherford and Philip Jones. Their collaboration in this Bordeaux blend, which...read more
Finding A Kosher Wine Niche
Non-Jew Founds Pacific Northwest's First All-Kosher Vineyard A tale of wine drew me in. The intriguing account of a new kosher winery's genesis was being spun by a tall man with a gray beard and restless blue eyes for the benefit of an intent listener, Adam...read more
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A ketone test
checks for
ketones in your blood or urine. Ketones are substances
that are made when the body breaks down fat for energy. Normally, your body
gets the energy it needs from
carbohydrate in your diet. But stored fat is
broken down and ketones are made if your diet does not contain enough
carbohydrate to supply the body with sugar (glucose) for energy or if your body
can't use blood sugar (glucose) properly.
Some home blood sugar
meters can also measure ketone levels in the blood. Home
urine tests to measure ketones are available.
A blood test is the most accurate method
of measuring ketones. It is recommended for all people with
diabetes whenever symptoms of illness are present,
such as nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain. These symptoms often happen with high blood sugar and may mean you have
diabetic ketoacidosis, a potentially life-threatening
A urine test is the most commonly used method of
measuring ketones. But it is less accurate than a blood test. A urine test may be done
No special preparation is needed before
having this test.
Talk to your doctor about any
concerns you have regarding the need for the test, its risks, how it will be
done, or what the results will mean. To help you understand the importance
of this test, fill out the
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The health professional taking a sample
of your blood will:
The blood sample is taken from a vein
in your arm. An elastic band is wrapped around your upper arm. It may feel
tight. You may feel nothing at all from the needle, or you may feel a quick
sting or pinch.
There is normally no discomfort
involved with collecting a urine sample.
There is very little risk of a problem
from having blood drawn from a vein.
There are no risks associated with
collecting a urine sample.
A ketone test checks for substances made
when the body breaks down fat for energy (ketones).
There are no ketones in your blood or
Ketones are present in your blood or
If either the test strip or the urine
changes color when the tablet is dropped into the sample, ketones are present
in your urine sample. The test results are read as negative to 1+ to 4+ or
small to large.
You may have ketones in your urine if
The level of ketones, and not just the presence of
ketones, may be important to your doctor as well. Many conditions can change
ketone levels. Fasting usually causes only mild increases in the level, but
ketone levels in diabetic ketoacidosis are much higher. Your doctor will discuss any significant abnormal results with you in relation
to your symptoms and past health.
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Your doctor may recommend you test for ketones if you have
diabetes and you have any of the following conditions:
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Assuming that you have hearing loss, what's more likely to make you happy?
A) Winning the lottery, or
B) Getting a new pair of hearing aids
It may sound clear to you that the answer is A, but research on happiness tells a very different story.
For starters, most people do have a tendency to THINK that extraneous circumstances are more likely to make them happy. They regularly mention things like more money, better jobs, a brand new car, or winning the lottery.
What researchers have found, on the other hand, is surprisingly the opposite. The things that people genuinely REPORT making them happier are not external or materialistic—they are mostly innate.
The things that make people happiest are high confidence, strong social skills, robust relationships, leisure time, volunteering, and humor, as demonstrated in the Stanford University video We Don't Know What Makes Us Happy (But We Think We Do).
Winning the Lottery and the Hedonic Treadmill
If you answered that winning the lottery would make you happier, you might be correct, but research is not necessarily in your favor.
In one frequently referenced study from the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, researchers interviewed numerous Illinois state lottery winners and compared them with both non-winners and with accident victims that were left paraplegic or quadriplegic.
The interview questions focused on determining happiness levels, and the findings revealed that lottery winners were roughly just as happy as both non-winners and the accident victims.
The study concluded that people tend to have a fixed happiness level. Substantial events like winning the lottery or experiencing a disabling trauma cause a temporary surge or decrease in happiness—but the individual's happiness level in both cases will revert to the fixed point.
This is compatible with the "hedonic treadmill" theory, which states that most people maintain roughly the same levels of happiness throughout life, similar to when you adapt to and increase the speed on the treadmill.
For instance, if you secure a job with a higher salary, you more than likely will be temporarily happier. But once your happiness level returns to normal, you'll just want a job with even greater income, ad infinitum.
Buying Happiness with Hearing Aids
If you answered that using hearing aids would make you happier, your answer is most consistent with the research.
As indicated by social psychologist Dr. Dan Gilbert, 20 years of research into happiness has uncovered that the single most significant determiner of happiness is our relationships. He points out that our brains have evolved so that we can be social, and that "friendless people are not happy."
Which is excellent news for hearing aid users.
Because the foundation of any healthy relationship is communication, and communication is contingent upon healthy hearing, hearing aids enhance relationships and a feeling of self-assurance in those who use them.
And research tends to give credibility to this view. Several studies have demonstrated that hearing aid users are satisfied with their hearing aid performance, notice a positive change in their general mood, and achieve enhanced relationships and social skills.
Consequently, wearing hearing aids produces all of the things that have been found to make us happier, while winning the lottery provides more money, which at best will only make us temporarily happier. So the next time you head out to buy lottery tickets, you may want to stop by the local hearing specialist instead.


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"How can I get more clients?" is a very common question among massage therapists. Being creative in acquiring new clients takes a bit of skill and quite a bit of networking.
To make this job easier, it's a good idea to approach retailers and ask them if they are interested in doing some cross-promotions. Cross-promotions can be useful to generate interest in your massage practice in your local area. We usually think of the obvious referral partners like physical therapy clinics, gyms, and the like. Don't know where to start? Here's some examples.
This category may seem to be an ill fit with massage therapy, but if you like a few local restaurants and you have been spending money there, why not trying to get a return on investment? As long as these restaurants provide some healthy options in their menu and you enjoy eating there, you could negotiate a deal where, when people have 5 meals at the restaurant they are entitled to a 20% discount on your massage treatments. Your massage clients could benefit from a discount at the restaurant when you recommend it to them. You are probably going to recommend that restaurant to friends and family anyway, so you could get something back from your recommendations.
With so many people having phobias about going to the dentist, why not help them relax before their appointment? You could either offer seated massage at the dentist's office or come up with a scheme where you offer a discount to the dentist's patients and in return your massage clients could get a free consultation at the dentist's. Dentists see several patients in a day so they have a captive audience. If your massage practice is featured in a dentist appointment card offering a discount, you are likely to see new clients with very little effort.
Health food shops
Possibly the best fit for massage therapy, health food shops sell various types of healthy foods, drinks and supplements. If you are qualified in nutrition you can recommend some nutritional supplements and in return the shop can promote your massage practice. If the shop has loyalty cards, you could make them available to your clients so they can benefit from a discount at the shop.
Dry cleaners
People who use dry cleaning services tend to be regular customers who might bring in clothes to clean on a weekly or fortnightly basis. These clients tend to have disposable income for leisure and health services. Promoting your massage practice to them should be quite easy if you offer an incentive. If you use a laundry service for your towels you could have a promotion at the shop enticing clients to book an appointment with an appealing introductory offer. Or you could come up with a prize draw for clients who spend a certain amount at the dry cleaner's. Your massage clients could also be offered a special deal at the shop when they are referred by you.
Get creative!
These are just a few examples of cross-promotions but there's so many other opportunities out there. Explore your local area and make friends with shop owners. You never know what is around the corner.Image courtesy of Photokanok / FreeDigitalPhotos.net


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