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Article first published as Umami Baby! on Blogcritics.
Remember when the earth was flat? Life was simpler then. Three channels and always something to watch. Then color was invented, life got more complicated, and now they tell me my tongue needs upgrading. Who knew? I blame Walt Disney.
Sweet, salt, sour and bitter – only four kinds of taste buds. All you sweet buds over on that side of the tongue. Salt buds over here. Bitter buds, you go that direction and sour buds, you go… excuse me? Umami? You're not from around here are you?
To be truthful, I'd heard rumors of a possible five. But I thought it was just crazy talk. Sure, there's spicy. Mexican food is spicy. And so is kung pao chicken when you get one of this little red things by mistake.
But I never considered spicy to be a flavor. This umami thing took me completely by surprise. And they tell me umami isn't even spicy, it's, well, it's savory. Whatever that means.
If this is the first you've heard of it, then I know it's a shocker. But nobody says you have to get the transplant today. Let's just read the brochure and think about it. I've heard there's a shortage of penta-tongues anyway.
I've given it some thought, and I think I have a plan to nip this thing in the bud. Get it? Nip it in the bud. LOL. Basically, we have two options: (1) We can kick out bitter or (2) We can wear them down with ridiculous suggestions.
Option One: Kick out bitter. The choice is obvious. We need sweet to make coffee drinkable in the morning, salt to put on potato chips and sour, because, well because a lot of kids like that awful tasting candy. But bitter? What's it good for? I looked it up.
The best thing you can say about bitter is that it let's you know when you've taken poison. Believe me, taste is the last thing you should worry about if you have poison in your mouth.
So, if they accept our offer to kick out bitter and replace it with umami then we'll still have four. Granted, not the original four. But how many rock bands still tour with all of their original members, huh?
If they don't go for Option One then we hit 'em with Option Two. The first thing we should offer up is spicy. Only I think we should insist on calling it caliente. That would give us not five, but six tastes.
And then, just as they're about to sign the paperwork, we hit 'em with dorito. Catch my drift? And then, what about glow-in-the-dark? You know, the flavor of non-dairy liquid cheese food you put on nachos at 7-11. We might have to shorten it a bit. Maybe call it glowlicious.
So what do you think? Do we have a plan? Great! I think we should celebrate. Have some wine. Pardon? Do I think it tastes oaky? You mean, like from Muskogee?


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Eugenie Bouchard enjoys some fresh air in a Make-up free while installing her unique pose at Australia
|Eugenie Bouchard enjoys some fresh air in a Make-up free while
installing her unique pose at Australia (Source: Yellowstoneart.blogspot.com)
Okay, so it's probably the latter, but we still can't get over just how awesome this tennis athlete's moves are.
Not only did Eugenie Bouchard's cut garment color helped her retro style into a steadly point. . . . . .Surely the gorgeous girl definitely got us gossipping when it came to her perfect.
The 20-year-old enjoyed some fresh air at the Swan River beach in Perth WA, Australia on Friday, January 9, 2015 as she put her lean legs on full display in a pink short dress.
Finished off her look by satisfaction her glossy long blonde hair to freely, the Quebec born just signing her face by make-up free and installing the unique poses among a brown sandals while responding a row of question from the journalist on the sands.
Do you think it might be too much? No, Eugenie really need a great free time before heading to the big tournament of the Australian Open.
Yes, it is technically still summer in Kangoroo Continent and her fashion argument is appropriate by ease. . . . .Great art shapes!!!

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Water corporations across the state are joining forces to promote the environmental and cost benefits of choosing tap water compared to purchasing bottled water.
Central Highlands Water is helping customers to enjoy a healthy, environmentally friendly and low-cost community lifestyle through Choose Tap.
Choosing Tap benefits customers in all walks of life and is playing a valuable role supporting community sport, local festivals, education, parks and gardens, the health sector, the business sector and cafes and restaurants.
Central Highlands Water is committed to improving the health and environmental outcomes for the community. As part of the Be Smart Choose Tap program, we're installing more drinking fountains at key locations around our region so that adults, children and pets have access to free drinking water where they need it most.
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Local Information: Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan
Full Profile | Menu | Reviews | Book a Table!
The Riverbank restaurant has been run by four generations of the Byrne family, with it's rustic homely style and open heart fire, you can enjoy home cooked meals and snacks from our A La Carte menu and set menus. For bookings call 041 6855883. The evening four course special set menu is €22.95
Note: Map is an approximate indication ONLY. Please contact Riverbank Killanny for directions and precise location prior to your visit.


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Pave Engagement Rings
Pave Engagement Rings in Dallas TX
Pave engagement rings Dallas are beautiful works of art where the jeweler will set small diamonds where there are multiple rows. Usually not less than three rows of off-set diamonds where there is no metal between diamonds. Pave is where the entire area looks covered in the diamonds or looks 'paved' creating sparkle all over the pave area.
Most pave rings are wider than traditional engagement rings. It's because of the necessary gold to ensure its durability. Pave engagement rings are so beautiful that they are often worn as wide bands in place of a large diamond. However, pave engagement rings are varied because of the different engagement ring styles designed today.
Halo rings, three stone, vintage or modern, pave has been introduced into all styles of engagement rings. Pave halo rings have a 'pillowy' look to it. Where the halo would be flat on the side, diamonds would have a smooth subtle arch to the center stone. The use of pave set diamonds creates a fuller look on three stone rings as well. Three stone rings are wide in the center and taper smaller outward adding pave set diamonds creates a vintage look with a modern appeal. Adding pave set diamonds to any design produces a timeless look with tremendous sparkle.
Micro Pave Diamond Ring
Today, we are seeing pave and micro pave becoming an interchangeable term. These terms used when an engagement ring has small prongs holding small round stones despite the number of rows of diamonds. Technically not pave, the term micro pave is persisting as a design that has less than three rows and is set with prongs.
Micro pave looks like most halos today. Where there is one row of prong set diamonds that encompasses the center stone. Micro pave is a much slimmer design without the time consuming artistry of a true pave engagement ring. Pave engagement rings need to have each diamond perfectly level to the stones next to it. Otherwise it creates dark areas in the ring, but when they are set properly the sparkle seems endless. The jeweler will hand set each diamond and must polish and shape each prong to make it look it is not even there. It can be argued that a jeweler can spend more time on a pave ring than any other.
Pave Ring In Dallas
Although the pave engagement rings looks like diamonds can easily become loose or lost. It may be one of the most secure designs ever. Many pave set diamonds are set with 6 small prongs. They will share the responsibility of securing more than one diamond. This results in two diamonds being held in by the same prong(s) ensuring a close and tight fit for each diamond. Pave engagement rings in Dallas have a grace and sparkle like no other design can offer.
3 Stone Engagement Ring for 1.5 ct Center Stone | AR14-108$1,500.00
Antique Pave Engagement Ring for 1 ct Center Stone | AR14-018$1,318.75
Classic Pave Engagement Ring for 1.5 ct Center Stone | AR14-113$1,002.00
Cushion Halo Engagement Ring with Side Stone for 2 ct Stone | AR14-200$1,786.50
Double Micro Pave Engagement Ring for 1 ct Stone | AR14-211$1,322.50
Illusion Engagement Ring 2.2 ct | AR14-004$5,730.00
Illusion Pave Engagement Ring for 3 Carat Stone | AR14-080$4,800.00
Ladies Diamond Fashion Illusion Ring 1.54ct | AR14-027$3,193.50


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Hoverjet's Aquajet H2 Underwater Flying Scooter Lets Divers Fly Beneath The Sea
The hoverjet 'aquajet H2' underwater flying scooter motor is quiet enough that it shouldn't disrupt marine life, while battery life is rated at over 100 minutes per charge. it features three variable speed settings, which divers can select between via a hand control located on the right wing – a throttle on the left wing accelerates users within each of those settings. the water vehicle's top speed is 9 km/h (5.6 mph), with navigation managed by simply tilting the 'H2' from side-to-side, or up-and-down. with it's positive buoyancy, it could even be used to transport users around the water's surface, or used as a floatation device in emergencies.


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Providing students with the tools they need to think critically about their government, A More Perfect Union offers a powerful formula for inquiry and analysis.
By applying the text's three-part critical thinking framework: Then, Now, and Next (How does what happened Then and what is happening Now shape what's coming Next?), students are taught to read actively and think critically about the information they are learning.
As students develop the ability to apply the skills and concepts they are learning in class, they will also begin to make better-informed choices, in turn becoming the citizens who will continue to make the United States "A More Perfect Union."


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I thought about this all last week. I made a list of words, I tried to come up with a significant, inspiring word. In the end though, I chose a word that is practical, logical and action-driven.
Pattern: Letters were from the Spell it with Fabric patterns by Moda Fabrics
Size: 12" x 80"
Fabrics: All scraps (this is scrap project #1 for 2017)
Thread: Pieced and quilted with Aurifil #2600 in 50 wt
Recipient: Me!
This is my very first finish of 2017 so I will be linking up at Crazy Mom Quilts for Finish It Up Friday and at Quokka Quilts for TGIFF later this week!


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Oil Pastel Work in Progress
I revisited oil-pastels in at the beginning of this year. They are messy, sticky, hard to control on details and they never dry. Also, I have never felt so happy working with…
15 April 2018
Saturday Sketches
Worrying trend: almost everything I draw traditionaly is sliiightly tilted to the left. Wax pastels, reference from bodiesinmotion.photo
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Saturday Sketches
And now, a gif, ladies and gentlemen. References from bodiesinmotion.photo.
14 May 2017
Saturday Sketches
Some Occidental costumes, for a change. I also have a costume tumblr – it can be found here: https://imaginarycostumemuseum.tumblr.com/
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References from bodiesinmotion.photos And the brush for the first image is one of Kyle T. Webster's art markers.
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KABUL: A top Afghan peace negotiator held under house arrest in the United Arab Emirates has been released and returned to Kabul, an Afghan peace council official said on Monday, seemingly closing the door on a peace track favored by President Hamid Karzai.
Agha Jan Mutassim, a finance minister during Taleban rule from 1996-2001, was confined to his home in the UAE after arranging a meeting in Dubai between Afghan and Taleban officials in February.
Afghan and Western officials had seen Mutassim as an influential figure, capable of luring senior members of the Taleban to the peace process.
Mohammad Ismail Qasimyar, a member of the state-backed High Peace Council meant to facilitate talks between the government and the Taleban, confirmed Mutassim's release but provided no further details.
It was not immediately clear why he was put under house arrest, or who was behind his detention.
Once a close aide to the Taleban's leader, Mullah Mohammad Omar, Mutassim had brought 16-high ranking former and current Taleban figures and Afghan peace negotiators together for talks in Dubai at the start of the year, Afghan officials told Reuters.
The Taleban central leadership council, however, disavowed his peace overtures and said he did not represent the movement.
For years, the Taleban's leadership, believed to be based in Pakistan, has refused to negotiate directly with the government of Karzai. The Taleban says he is an illegitimate leader installed by United States.
Karzai steps down as president this year after 12 years in power.


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Way back when . . .
I started work on this map, maybe 10 years ago, to be used as a static map on the braggcreek.ca website. I set it aside several times as it was a lot of work and I got bored drawing contour lines. I stitched together several maps so I could include the entire territory from the hamlet down to Banded Peak. When I started, West Bragg Creek, Kananaskis was very much unloved – intended for cross-country skiing in the winter and cows in the summer. I had almost finished the map when the Greater Bragg Creek Trails Association and the Calgary Mountain Bike Alliance started building their awesome trail network. Then the 2013 flood cut off access to the Elbow Valley and a different kind of flood, a flood of people, discovered West Bragg Creek, Kananaskis. Now they're expanding the parking lot from 100 cars to almost 500. I've been told that 150,000 people visit West Bragg Creek annually and another 500,000 visit the Elbow Valley.
The Technology
As we all know tech can be enabling, but it can also be frustrating. Once I had the map drawn and revised and revised in Adobe Illustrator, I discovered Adobe Flash. I first used Flash to make rollover buttons. The map uses the same UP, Over and Down function to highlight the trail and pop-up the text box. Very cool. But, about the time I got all that working, Steve Jobs said Flash is poison and it would never run on an Apple computer, iPad or iPhone. Ahh, sh*t. But, PC desktops could still use it, if people wanted to take a risk. Jobs said there were vulnerabilities in Flash that hackers could exploit.
Flash is a very powerful tool. It's used to encode video, create animations, ad banners, games and interactive applications. Many smartphone apps are built using Flash. But, no one wants to drink the cool-aid, so Adobe and the Gods of the web went back to the drawing board, building a new program, called Animate, that uses HTML5 and Canvas technology which operates natively in modern browsers. No need to install a plugin. Also, when I installed an SSL Security Certificate on the site, during the rebuild, it blocked uploading Flash files. I guess, because they are insecure.
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You may never hear as much swearing around kids as in "Bad Santa." There are some lessons here:
1. Don't take kids to "Bad Santa."
2. Don't see "Bad Santa" if you're offended by swearing around kids.
But for those who can laugh at the profane, who miss the toxic bite of early National Lampoon, who long for a comedy that would rather offend some than please everyone, who now require insulin shots from prolonged exposure to "Love Actually," who tire of Christmas cheer being rammed down their throats, here's a movie for you.
"Bad Santa" is the foulest holiday movie I've ever seen - and the funniest. Contrary to some shrill advance reports, the movie doesn't portray Santa as a drunken, potty-mouthed, incontinent, horny, suicidal thief. No, it portrays a guy who pretends to be Santa as a drunken, potty-mouthed, incontinent, horny, suicidal thief. So all of you Santa purists can breathe a sigh of relief and go enjoy Ed Asner in "Elf" again.
Billy Bob Thornton stars as Willie, who spends the year drinking himself into oblivion until the holiday season, when he teams with an even more foulmouthed black dwarf named Marcus (Tony Cox, the memorably ornery little person from "Me, Myself and Irene") to play a department-store Santa and elf. On Christmas Eve the pair rob the store and its safe, and then Willie has drinking money for the following year.
Thornton has played sad sacks before, but none has compared with Willie, who kicks off the movie with a hilarious voice-over grumble about his abusive dad and pathetic life (yes, the humor is pitch black), and how he got drafted for Vietnam and "had to spend two years in Mexico for no reason." He stumbles into an alley in his Santa outfit, begins to retch, and up comes the title "Bad Santa."
The Coen brothers executive-produced "Bad Santa," and their deadpan sensibility is evident. But the movie boasts far more go-for-broke spirit than the Coens' own recent comedy "Intolerable Cruelty," which felt muted in its effort to reach the mainstream. It's also much sharper than you'd expect from "Cats & Dogs" writers Glenn Ficarra and John Requa.
It's bracing to see a comedy that doesn't attempt to soften its characters' rough edges. You're repeatedly appalled at what's coming out of Marcus and Willie's mouths, and that's fine, because humor stems from subverting viewers' expectations.
One expectation would be for "Bad Santa" to look down on Willie (as the Coens often do with their characters), but Thornton never distances himself from him, and the movie views him, if not sympathetically, then at least at eye level. That sensibility is consistent with director Terry Zwigoff, whose previous movies were "Ghost World" and "Crumb."
All three movies embrace characters living on the margins, so-called losers with anti-social tendencies and idiosyncratic passions. Willie is the most extreme of these, but Zwigoff is making a semi-serious point by spotlighting people otherwise ignored in mainstream films: those whose Christmases have more to do with lumps of coal than sugarplum fairies.
That's why "Bad Santa," without sentimentality, is able to sell you on the eventual bond between Willie and the snot-nosed 8-year-old boy (Brett Kelly) who adopts him as his pal. This picked-on, tubby nerd is so clear-eyed and steadfast that he comes to seem heroic.
"Bad Santa" is full of tell-your-friends (but not your kids) kind of lines, almost none of which are printable. OK, I'll try one: Willie and Marcus have been downing shots at a bar, and Willie gets annoyed that Marcus doesn't want another round. Marcus shoots him a withering look and retorts, "I weigh 92 pounds, you (expletive)."
The able supporting cast includes the late John Ritter as a timid mall manager, a formidable Bernie Mac as the mall security chief who doesn't miss a trick, and Lauren Graham as a Santa-loving bartender.
The swearing and drunken stumbling do get a bit repetitive, and some of the broad bits toward the end don't work. But "Bad Santa" is no gross-out comedy. Its rudeness springs from its characters, not gags.
Look, people who prefer sunny holiday visions have no shortage of options. This movie isn't for them. Meanwhile, the anti-sentimentality contingent should find the nasty stench of "Bad Santa" to be a breath of fresh air.
"Bad Santa"
Directed by Terry Zwigoff; written by Glenn Ficarra, John Requa; photographed by Jamie Anderson; edited by Robert Hoffman; production designed by Sharon Seymour; music by David Kitay; produced by John Cameron, Sarah Aubrey, Bob Weinstein. A Dimension Films release; opens Wednesday, Nov. 26. Running time: 1:31. MPAA rating: R (pervasive language, strong sexual content and some violence).
Willie - Billy Bob Thornton
Marcus - Tony Cox
The Kid - Brett Kelly
Sue - Lauren Graham
Lois - Lauren Tom
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Starting with this from a 2014 DL 1000 owner:
I bought the bike the last weekend of May of this year and have 10k miles on it now and the "idle hammer" has not subsided at all. It is so prevalent, that a good friend of mine who was planning on purchasing a V-strom, purchased a Triumph Tiger instead after riding mine.
Installation solved Idle Hammer noise. Follow up 13,000 miles after installation:
I have nothing new to report since I last emailed you in the summer, which is excellent. The only thing that has changed is the miles on the bike. I have detected no perceptible change or increase in idle hammer and the mileage as of this morning is right under 23k.
Once the rotor bolt is removed, take the machined bearing carrier and thread it into the magneto cover. This is making sure that it threads correctly and more importantly to give you a feel of how it threads with no shaft installed.
Idle Hammer Tamer 2002-2012 DL 1000 - SV 1000 $184.99
It does sound a lot better though and I'm quite happy with the results. The idle hammer is now down to an acceptable level and the bike sounds great. Thanks very much for your follow up and support.
WERKS Idle Hammer Tamer
Using a 10mm Allen key remove the round inspection cover in the center of the magneto cover. That will not be reused. Looking into the hole you will see a bolt head that holds the rotor in place. Using a 17mm socket remove this bolt. That bolt is not reused.
2014+ DL 1000 M14 shaft.
Replaces rotor fastener.
Designed and engineered to replace the factory magneto rotor hold down bolt and the magneto cover inspection plug. The bike can be put back to stock appearance at any time, no modifications to the bike are required. The magneto bolt is replaced with a bolt/shaft combination. The inspection plug is replaced with a machined aluminum bearing carrier assembly. It uses the same 0-ring to seal the carrier as the factory design does. It is a one piece self contained unit that comes ready to install. The bearing rides on the shaft that also holds the rotor in place, thereby supporting the crankshaft and damping the noise of Idle Hammer.
Hi Terry
I have to say I am thoroughly impressed with the 2 kits i installed in my 2002 V strom 1000. The idle hammer tamer took 5 minutes to install after you sent me some instructions and the bike felt smoother at idle for sure,. I did the clutch basket last night and all is now quiet with my motor. It shifts so easy and that growl and vibration totally gone when you accelerate. All rpm levels is silky smooth.. I also found that someone had installed the bevel washer in the wrong order. I followed your very detailed video and it was a piece of cake for the first timer tackling and internal engine task. I was going to sell my bike and get a New Vee but i think I will get a couple more years out of her.
WERKS Parts LLC
If your Idle Hammer Tamer bearing carrier takes significantly more force to thread in with the shaft installed than without it, it could mean the magneto cover is out of alignment. There is only one dowel pin in them for alignment and depending on how it was tightened down it can be off enough to cause interference. Most won't be, but do not try to force the bearing carrier into position with a tool. If required you will need to remove the magneto cover. Clean up the mating surfaces and use a new magneto cover gasket ( Suzuki part # 11483-02F10 ). Before fully tightening thread in the bearing carrier. Adjust the magneto cover until you get smooth movement as the carrier threads into the case. Then tighten and double check the alignment of the bearing carrier for smooth rotation. If that is good, securely tighten with the pin wrench.
I am currently out of Idle Hammer Tamers. I hope to find the time to machine a new batch over the next few weeks.
Figure 3 Installing the shaft
Next, and the most important step, is to test fit the aluminum bearing carrier. It should thread in over the shaft by hand with at most a little more resistance than it had when threading it in place without the shaft. If there is significant resistance, go to "Plan B" below.
Installation can be very simple and quick. As long as the magneto cover case is close enough in alignment, it can be a 5 minute job!
A 10mm Allen key, 17mm socket, 18 mm socket, and a torque wrench are required for installation. The special pin wrench used to tighten the bearing carrier comes with the Idle Hammer Tamer as well as a small Allen key for the stainless set screws. Loctite 242 is included in the kit. There are two kits available, one to fit all DL 1000 and SV 1000 2002-2012 and the other kit for 2014+ DL 1000 ( they use a 14mm fastener for the rotor instead of the 12mm found in earlier models).
shaft replaces rotor fastener.
Warranted for one year. Limited to refund of original purchase price. Customer is responsible for correct installation. WERKS Parts LLC assumes NO liability for use, installation, damage caused by this part.
Figure 1 Magneto cover inspection plug
I am currently out of Idle Hammer Tamers. I hope to find the time to machine a new batch over the next few weeks.
The WERKS Idle Hammer Tamer is designed to make a significant reduction in Idle Hammer noise. In many cases it may not be heard at all.
What is Idle Hammer? In the 2002 to current year DL 1000, and the SV 1000 V Twin Suzuki engines there can be a noise that sounds like a wooden mallet striking the engine case. Only heard at idle. Worse or only present when engine is fully warm and may be quite noticeable after spirited riding in high temps when pulling up to a stop light. Goes away when throttle is applied, sometimes lessens when pulling in the clutch lever. NOT to be confused with clutch basket noises, they are completely separate sources of noise. Quite common for it to first appear after the bikes first service at 5-600 miles after the oil is changed. Caused by movement in the crankshaft. It is NOT a cause of failure in the engine, but some owners find it quite annoying.
If the bearing carrier threads in without significant force, then put several drops of the supplied loctite around the threaded area. Thread it in till the o-ring touches. Then using the supplied pin wrench tighten it till you fell the o-ring bottom out and then a gentle snug to make sure it is tight.
Kit comes with a pin wrench to install bearing carrier into magneto cover.
The WERKS Idle Hammer Tamer uses an aluminum bearing carrier. This is machined with the same threads and o-ring seal dimensions as the factory inspection plug. Engineered with an isolated bearing design, the roller bearing does not actually touch the aluminum. This isolation is key to absorbing the movements that cause idle hammer, as well as allow for some misalignment with the crankshaft fitted support shaft.
Figure 2 Test threading the bearing carrier
Next install the rotor fastener/shaft. Put a few drops of the included loctite on the threads and using an 18mm socket tighten in place.
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Idle Hammer Tamer 2014+ DL 1000 $184.99
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Elia Viviani beats Mark Cavendish on first stage of Tour of Britain
A finish-line photo was required to confirm Elia Viviani's victory over Mark Cavendish on the opening stage of the Tour of Britain.
The Team Sky sprinter took his fourth stage success of the season at the finish line in Wrexham, taking advantage of a gentle left-hand bend with about 50 metres remaining. While Cavendish held his position in the middle of the road, Viviani, who signed for Sky over the winter, ducked around on the inside. Andre Greipel, the German sprinter who won four stages of the Tour de France, was third.
"It was quite technical and I was really, really close to Cav," Viviani said. "Today we worked all the day. Andy Fenn did fantastic work all the day. We are only six riders…


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Craig is a teacher-librarian at Sanislo Elementary in Seattle. I had the pleasure of collaborating with Craig on multiple occasions when I was working as a bilingual instructional assistant at a school in the same region of the school district. Craig brings a lot of energy, passion and innovation to his work as a librarian, but his work as an educator definitely extends beyond the classroom, participating on many district committees and involving himself in many education policy discussions. I count myself lucky to have Craig in my Personal Learning Network!
This interview was conducted by email. I want to thank Craig for taking time out of his busy schedule to thoughtfully respond to my questions.
1) Can you briefly describe your background in education and what your current position is?
My teaching started with ten years teaching mountaineering and everything you need to know to enjoy a month in the mountains of Wyoming, Washington or Alaska. From mountaintop to teaching Kindergarten was a short step, as children's absorption in the adventure of learning is a wonder to behold. After completing a master's thesis for Pacific Oaks College on "Growing Diversity" in a small independent school in Seattle, I switched my teaching to the library and technology program where I can impact students of all ages, including teachers and parents. Now I happily serve as teacher-librarian in a small, and deliciously diverse public elementary school in southwest Seattle.
2) What is one technology integrated lesson that you have done with your students recently?
Gearing up for a 11/17 presentation for the #globaled14 conference on the topic of connected environmental education I recently had 5th graders watch and respond online to a short video a local environmentalist prepared for them. Talking about doggy doo may not be highbrow science, but picking up pet waste before it runs into Puget Sound is a tangible effort. Likewise helping students learning to respond constructively and appropriately to online conversation is an important info-tech skill. The next step, connecting our students with other classes concerned about their local water quality issues. Contact me @craigseasholes on Twitter if you've know of some!
3) Can you share a story from your first year of teaching that illustrates an important lesson or skill you think all first year teachers should know or have?
I was walking down the sidewalk in Seattle's Central District with Kindergarteners, happily leading them from tree to tree with "run to the cherry tree" and "stop at the laurels." "eeeeeewwwww" came the call from kids gathered around something under the laurel, "It's a dead cat!" Being the "teachable moment" idealistic first year teacher, my intent was clear when I asked, "That is so sad. What do you think happened to the cat?" Expecting a traffic safety lesson to emerge I was instead the one getting the lesson when one boy spoke out, "The police shot it. They shot my cousin."
Welcome to the real world, Mr Teacher man.
4) How do you continue to develop as a professional? Where do you see your professional growth taking you?
The collaborative community of teacher-librarians presents a dizzying array of opportunities to connect and grow as an engaged professional. #tlchat, #globaltl, @WLMALIT @aasl and associates like @JoyceValenza, @ShannonMiller and @readerdavid have opened doors to communities of engaged learners who all call the library "home."
5) What kind of learning culture do you try to establish within your classroom and among your colleagues?
I aim to build and sustain a culture of adventure and possibility to ensure that all students are effective users and producers of ideas and information.
6) What are you currently reading for personal enjoyment? And what book would you recommend for a first year teacher?
Later today I'm eagerly finishing Christopher Paul Curtis' newest book "The Madman of Piney Woods" for school-review, but personal reading stack is topped by U of Syracuse iSchool Dean R.David Lankes' "The Boring Patient" a brilliant response to undergoing extensive treatment for Hodgkins Lymphoma. Jump online and view his "The Community is the Collection" video address http://quartz.syr.edu/blog/?p=5137 to get a quick sense of how inspiring "The Boring Patient" is.
First year elementary teachers should definitely read Vivian Paley's "The Kindness of Children" from Harvard University Press.
Secondary teachers might want to jump ahead and read a current-issue book like Jesse Hagopian's "More than a Score: The New Uprising Against High-Stakes Testing," due out next month from Haymarket Books. I blogged it just yesterday and do think new teachers may find strength and inspiration in the test-defying push back against high-stakes, standardized testing. http://bookmansbytes.blogspot.com/2014/11/more-than-score-movement.html


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2009 Dodge Challenger Reviews and Ratings
Coupe 2D SRT-8
Expert Reviews
After a hiatus of more than 30 years the Dodge Challenger returned as a new model for 2008. And Chrysler's biggest styling hit since the PT Cruiser promptly sold out. For 2009, the Challenger lineup is expanded to three models: the new SE, the new R/T, and the high-performance SRT8.
Challenger is all about the in-your-face attitude that's a Dodge hallmark: big car, big presence, big power. Style rules, yet asks few compromises. Some will opine about the timing of the Dodge musclecar's return, while others will note Chicken Little was last seen impaled in a Viper grille somewhere. Much as happens with its principal competitor, Ford's Mustang, each version of the Challenger will appeal to a different buyer.
SE owners will be swayed by the look, a desire to be seen in something more visually amusing than the average V6 sedan or big coupe, and using it every day. SE comes with a 250-hp 3.5-liter V6 and four-speed automatic EPA-rated 18/25.
R/T buyers may be older and wanting to replace the Challenger they lusted after in younger days; some will choose the new one over a far-more-expensive auction car that goes like stink but needs considerable acreage to stop or change directions. Others still, not content to leave anything alone, will buy the R/T as the basis for their next hot rod and blow all the money saved on an SRT8 on more power, accessories, and modifications. The R/T can be used as a daily driver, at least for shorter distances and fuel consumption, and will compete with the Mustang GT, over which it has both advantages and disadvantages. Challenger R/T runs a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 rated at 370 horsepower and 398 pound-feet of torque with the standard five-speed automatic; power increases to 375 hp and 404 pound-feet of torque on premium fuel with the optional six-speed manual/Track Pak group. The Hemi uses a multiple displacement feature that switches off cylinders to save fuel, but EPA ratings are 16/23 mpg with the automatic and 15/23 mpg with the six-speed manual.
SRT8 buyers want the ultimate performance model. The SRT8 is fast, stable and ready to go to any track, Dodge's fastest car this side of the twice-the-price Viper. Yet it's compliant and controlled just enough that it won't beat you up on daily chores or weekend cruises. At $10/pound, you'll enjoy it a lot longer than that sirloin on your barbecue. Challenger SRT8 comes with a 425-hp 6.1-liter Hemi (EPA 13/19 mpg), the same transmission options as the R/T, big Brembo brakes, the firmest suspension; and a limited-slip rear differential.
The Challenger is a big two-door, but expect it to face some competition from Pontiac's G8 GT, a four-door sedan. Not Challenger-distinctive in appearance, it does offer the same rumbling V8, rear-drive musclecar recipe (without a manual gearbox option), and again like the Challenger, good independent suspension and brakes for about the same price as an R/T.
Challenger features an entirely new body, but many of its parts, systems and structures are shared with the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger (and Magnum). If you can't locate a Challenger to test drive before ordering, driving Chargers will give a good indication of the relative differences between engines. With the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger having proven their reliability, the potential for new-car bugs and quirks should be significantly lower in the Challenger than in most new cars.
The 2009 Dodge Challenger is available in three models, the economy-oriented SE, the more sporting R/T, and the bruiser SRT8. (All prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices and do not include the $675 destination charge.)
Challenger SE ($21,320) comes with a 250-hp 3.5-liter V6 and four-speed automatic. It comes with cloth upholstery, air conditioning, power windows/locks/mirrors, 60/40 split-folding rear bench, tilt/telescoping steering column, cruise control, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD/MP3 four-speaker stereo, visor vanity mirrors, and 17-inch aluminum wheels. Options include leather upholstery, eight-way power driver's seat, heated front seats, moonroof, disc changer and navigation with real-time traffic, 276-watt Boston Acoustics audio system, 18-inch aluminum wheels, compact spare tire, ABS and electronic stability control and traction control.
Challenger R/T ($29,320) features a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 rated at 370 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque with a five-speed automatic. R/T adds heated outside mirrors, body-colored rear spoiler and mirrors, metal fuel filler door, leather-wrapped wheel and shifter, illuminated visor mirrors, dual chromed rectangular exhaust pipes, and fog lamps. Mechanical upgrades to accompany the added power include 18-inch aluminum wheels and wider tires, stability control, bigger antilock brakes, and firmer suspension. Options include leather upholstery, navigation system, 368-watt Boston Acoustics audio system, bi-xenon headlamps, 20-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels, hood-into-fender stripes and functional hood scoops, keyless go, remote start, compact spare tire, HomeLink, a trip computer with performance pages (128 functions total), and steering-wheel audio/data controls. The Track Pak ($995) adds a six-speed manual gearbox with twin-disc clutch and pistol-grip shifter, limited-slip differential, load-leveling shocks, performance steering, hill-start assist, bright pedal covers and different mufflers.
Challenger SRT8 ($39,320) has a 425-hp 6.1-liter Hemi V8, Brembo brakes, a special suspension, and a limited-slip differential. Many bits optional on the R/T are standard here, including a better audio system, bi-xenon headlamps, trip/data computer, leather, keyless go, and Sirius satellite radio. The SRT8 rear spoiler is flat black, the front spoiler deeper and ducted for brake cooling, hood scoops are functional, the fuel filler is polished aluminum, and 20-inch forged aluminum wheels and heated sport seats are standard. Options are the Track Pak, 522-watt 13-speaker Kicker audio system, navigation, hood stripes, remote start, and high-performance staggered-size tires.
Safety features on all Challengers include dual frontal airbags and side curtain airbags front and rear. Antilock brakes with brake assist, stability control and traction control are available on the SE and standard on R/T and SRT8.
The Challenger is the third in Chrysler's triple-play of styling hits, following the retro-look PT Cruiser and the Chrysler 300/Dodge Magnum/Charger from which it's derived. Get one early (the 2008s were sold out before the 2009 was announced) and it will make your day longer because everyone wants to drool over it and quiz you: "Is this the new Challenger?" Duh. "Is it fast?" Duh again. "Can I drive it?" Duh, no.
Although it's quite faithful to the 1970-vintage Challenger that powered its creation, the current Challenger avoids coming across as a retro car or a new car; it's the sort of middle ground that may better stand the test of time. It was unanimously praised by on-lookers as a cool-looking car and is as faithful to the original as has been done in recent years.
Part of the Challenger's appeal comes from its commanding presence; it's a big car. Just four inches shorter than the Charger sedan but wider and lower, it's also just five inches shorter and two inches narrower than Dodge's big Grand Caravan box and fills the average garage slot. The Challenger is also about 10 inches longer than the Ford Mustang, its closest competitor until the Chevrolet Camaro returns.
Unlike most new cars, the maximum width is carried well out to the ends resulting in a broad, menacing car. The very wide, horizontal grille, spoilers and tail lamps accentuate the width, as does a turret-like roof and window treatment, and the haunches over the rear wheels where the roof fairs into the trunk and the character line kicks up. The proportions all seem just right, from the carrier-deck expanse of flat hood larger than most modern pickups, to the foot-high side glass and dark lower body trim, and into the massive rear roof pillars.
The major lines are only part of the equation, with details just as well executed. The four round headlamps and deeply inset grille of the original are still there, though now the inside lights are turn signals and the outer pair the headlamps. Where signals rode below the bumper on the '70 the new one has fog lamps, and careful sculpting has maintained the classic look without destroying aerodynamic efficiency.
From the side, the SRT8's 20-inch wheels frame bright red brake calipers and slotted discs and fill large fender openings that are creased along the edges. Hood scoops carry Hemi badges on V8 cars and are functional in that cool air goes in or warm air vents to atmosphere, but they do not feed cold air straight into the engine; the ducts in the spoiler direct cooling air to the front brakes and small winglets at the front wheel openings better define airflow. The fixed side rear windows do not allow the full open hardtop of the original with its frameless doors but in a nod to that look Dodge kept the pillars behind the glass so they aren't so obvious. A bright fuel filler cap on R/T and SRT8 finishes off the driver's side. The door handles look retro and stylish, but they're hard to grab.
Out back, a full-width panel of red lights with a pair of backup lights wedged in the middle of it, along with chrome DODGE lettering in a font right out of "That '70s Show." While only the outer pairs of bulbs light for brake and turn functions, the entire width is used for tail lights. On SRT8 the trunk spoiler is a flat black low-profile piece like that on the original T/A, and of course V8 cars have dual chrome rectangular exhaust outlets in the lower bumper.
Paintwork on the cars we saw was very good, as it must be, given the vast surfaces lacking any ornamentation or style lines. The paint feels smooth to the touch and looks great. But, at least in V8 form, the Challenger is a muscle car that many insist requires stripes, so plenty of wallpaper is optional if you don't want to paint your own.
The interior harkens back to the muscle car era in that many muscle cars were born of generic sedans and had similar interiors, and so too does the Challenger mimic recent Dodge and Chrysler sedans. It appears functional and well put together, yet has the least emotional impact of any aspect of the car.
To preserve the ensconced feeling the headliner is a dark material; in fact almost everything is dark. On the SRT8 we tested the monotony is broken with chrome highlights on door handles, control knobs and gauge bezels, light-faced instruments, semi-glossy carbon-fiber-look center panel trim, a big chrome band around the shifter that bounced sun glare all over, and dark orange leather stripes across the front seat backrests. Everything else inside, seats, carpet, trim, was dark.
While a race-inspired interior is one of the SRT division's major criteria, the primary inspiration here is manifested in the front seats. The contrast-stitched, heavily bolstered buckets in the SRT8 with their leather outers and velour inserts do an excellent job of keeping you in place. However, unlike many so-called sport seats these do not feel overly firm: The driver lumbar can tune out some squish in the backrest. Nor are they confining: Big bodies are more prone to be comfortable here than in a BMW or Infiniti sport seat. Front-seat headrests are adjustable for height only and the seatbelt loop goes with it to avoid belt chafing.
Although it's almost hidden in dark recesses the rear seat is also quite comfortable and roomier than most expect. The back seat can accommodate two plus someone little in the middle. Back-seat riders get only moderate legroom, however, caused by the very thick front seat backrests. The rear bench seat has three shoulder belts, baby seat anchors, a fold-down armrest with cupholders, coat hooks, two central vents, and two integral headrests. The seat folds down to expand the trunk when the front seats are no further back than average. On the minus side the only lights back here are in the front seat backrests, the side panels are mostly plastic, the windows are fixed and getting in is a nuisance; the passenger seat has a lift lever that tilts the backrest and slides the seat forward but it doesn't automatically return to its previous position.
A manual tilt/telescope steering column allows plenty of adjustment and a view of the instruments but its overly generous diameter is more appropriate for a small power yacht than a sporty car. The fingertip button arrangement is good.
Lights and the trunk release are to the left on the dash, and the single stalk on the left shows evidence of Dodge's old relationship with Mercedes: It has auto-blink signals (one touch gives 3 blinks) and high beams/flash-to-pass, plus wash/wipe controls that require you to take your hand off the wheel to activate them. Cruise control is on a smaller stalk to lower right.
Gauges include fuel on the left, which descends progressively more quickly as the tank is consumed, tachometer, speedometer (140, 160, 180 mph on SE, R/T, SRT8 respectively) and numbered coolant temperature. On the SRT8 these are light-faced with dark numbers and blue-green illumination that matches the various digital displays.
Standard on SRT8 and available on R/T is a message center in the tachometer that does the display work for 128 functions from radio station to performance data; you can do your own 0-60, 1/8-mile, ╝-mile, braking distance and lateral acceleration. It does fuel economy, too, but you don't need that reminder.
Also available on some models is keyless go, a no-ignition-switch setup that uses a simple pushbutton to start the car. However, unlike every other similar system we've tried the Challenger does not have a lock/unlock touch surface outside, so you still have to use the key remote to lock or unlock the doors, essentially defeating any convenience aspect.
Below the center vents is the audio/navigation syste
The Challenger is a big, rear-wheel-drive car and feels like it. Yet the further up the power and performance scale you go, the lighter it seems to feel. You won't mistake it for driving a Mustang, it's too soon to tell about the Camaro, and other 2+2 two-doors in a similar price range, such as a BMW 3 Series, Infiniti G37, or Audi A5 aren't going to be cross-shopped because they're different animals. And it's okay to think of the Challenger SRT8 an animal: A well-behaved animal, but always ready to flex its muscles on the prowl for prey.
The Challenger SE drives a lot like the Charger because the Challenger is based on the Charger with just four inches taken out between the front and rear wheels. There's enough oomph to keep up with brisk traffic, and probably a Mustang V6 automatic, and the Challenger SE comes only with a four-speed automatic. As much as the engine and weight, the automatic is one reason the SE rates only 2-3 mpg better on the EPA City cycle than the R/T models with 50 percent more power. If you seek distinct appearance with space for the family on a budget the SE will do, but take note it won't be long before somebody in a Mustang ponies up as a challenger to your Challenger.
The next step is the Challenger R/T. We think the extra $9000 above an SE will have more effect on sales than gas mileage. The R/T features a Hemi V8 producing 370 to 375 horsepower, along with a firmer suspension, bigger brakes and tires, and a choice of a hefty-shifting six-speed manual or five-speed automatic. One could arguably have the most fun with the R/T. There's no need to park it in the winter and no miserable ride just because the roads are bad. The R/T goes quite well and the $10,000 saved on an SRT8 would buy brake/suspension/tire upgrades to your preference and specification, or a serious engine upgrade that would keep you well ahead of any Dodge not labeled Viper.
Our drive time has been in the SRT8, the one where performance matches the sinister look. And not just in a straight line.
Stacked up against a Mustang GT500 with a six-speed manual, the SRT8 with its automatic transmission is just slightly slower, although you can't call 0-60 in the high 4s and a 13-second quarter-mile "slow" in production $40,000 cars. Against a lower-priced Mustang GT, the SRT8 is faster, suggesting that in acceleration bang-for-the-buck you get what you pay for. Against a Charger SRT8 the Challenger is just marginally quicker, and the rear seat of a slope-roof Charger is not significantly more comfortable than the Challenger's.
It's easy to make an SRT8 go fast, you just stand on the gas and point it where you want it to go. Traction control does a very good job of turning controlled wheelspin into thrust and is easier than launching most high-performance manual transmissions; there's a solid feel to quick upshifts. It does not make manual downshifts as fast, but it will downshift into first gear. At the other end of the straightaway the SRT8's big brakes do a commendable job of slowing the pace, matching the GT500 and just a bit off some benchmark lighter coupes; there is a lot of travel in the brake pedal so initial bite might not be what you expect but keep pushing and you'll stop quickly.
When cruising, the Challenger is civilized. There is authority in the exhaust note but it doesn't sound like authority grabbed the bullhorn until you get into the gas and are rewarded with a satisfying rumble that becomes more howl as it winds up; manual gearbox cars use different mufflers and have a deeper tone. The automatic delivers crisp-not-jarring upshifts and gets out of first gear in a hurry unless you are hard on the gas. It will downshift once, or again, if you give it the boot.
The Challenger is too big and heavy to merit any consideration as a sports car and isn't ideal for tossing around on tight racetracks or mountain roads. However, it is close to surpri
The 2009 Challenger brings a very distinctive look to mid-size four-seaters, with a moderate price for the V6 car and considerable performance value for the V8 versions. It avoids the compromised rear seat and trunk of most coupes because of its size, and carries its bulk well on the road. In Hemi Orange Pearl you won't own the road but it will feel like it.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent G.R. Whale filed this report from Los Angeles.


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Dr. Seuss wrote "Green Eggs and Ham" on a bet that he could not write a book with 50 words or less! Does this article have more or less? I believe there is more to this story! This is the last President's Message until the September Newsletter. What do you have planned for the next few months, more or less?
Do you have plans for more time for yourself or with family & friends, exercising, more positivity, sleeping, reading, playing a musical instrument, art projects or classes, camping, traveling, practicing or exploring new techniques whether it be sewing, photography, cooking or art – so much more to consider!
Should we make a plan to do less? Less procrastinating, less complaining, less talk (more action), less unhealthy habits both physically, mentally and emotionally, less over-thinking, less speaking without thinking, less 'stuff' in our homes-garages-closets-drawers, less negative thoughts, less couch potato life-style. There is again so much less to consider!
Do you remember the greater-than symbol denoting the inequality between two values? Is it greater to have more or less when living our best life: what should we add or subtract? Perhaps the secret of feeling secure with what we have and to stay motivated is to be grateful and focus on the positive. A Tibetan Prophet wrote a simple equation well worth considering, "the secret to living well and longer: eat half, walk double, laugh triple and love without measure".
I thank you for your vote of confidence to lead OAI as President for yet another year: I am honored to be given the opportunity to serve in this capacity. I wish to thank the phenomenal OAI Board, Chairpersons and Committees for all you do to make this a successful and growing organization. I thank you the members for your participation and willingness to promote the appreciation and development of fine art in and around the Omaha Metro area – you are all making a difference in our community.
Wanting more and not settling for less,
Katie Johnson
Omaha Artists Inc. President
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During one beating, Apollinaris was cut with knives, and scalding hot water poured over his wounds. In this state of suffering he was then put on a ship to be sent to Greece.
In Greece St. Apollinaris carried on the same course of preaching, and miracles, and sufferings. In fact, after a cruel beating by Greek pagans, he was sent back to Italy.
When Emperor Vespasian issued a decree of banishment against the Christians, Apollinaris was kept hidden for some time, but as he was leaving, passing through the gates of the city, he was attacked and savagely beaten. He lived for seven days, foretelling that the persecutions would increase, but that the Church would ultimately triumph.
Almighty God, by whose grace and power thy holy martyr St. Apollinaris triumphed over suffering and was faithful even unto death: Grant to us, who now remember him with thanksgiving, to be so faithful in our witness to thee in this world, that we may receive with him the crown of life; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Basilica of St. Apollinaris in Ravenna, 6th century.


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Weight Control For Webmasters
Are you gaining weight sitting in front of the computer? It's easy to do.
It's easy to get stuck in a rut and forget about your health needs. Heck, this web business stuff is fun, well most of the time at least.
Whether you're putting together a new site, tweaking a sales letter, developing a new ppc campaign, or putting up landing pages, it's all very exciting. Just thinking about the potential and possibilities can make even the most skeptical jump up and down with joy and enthusiasm.
Yes, it's exciting. You spend hours and hours learning. You set up your website, getting it just right, developing your marketing plan, writing and networking. Sometimes you spend even more hours trying to figure out why things won't work and how to get unstuck. Ever been there?
You've had your head buried in the keyboard and before you know it a month has gone by. Your pants are tighter, you have to loosen your belt a notch, you weigh yourself and Yikes! you've gained 5 lbs.
It's easy to do. You're busy. You're starting to see some results with your web business. You're getting some sign-ups for your newsletter, meeting people on the forums you frequent and maybe you've even made a sale or two. Hallelujah!
You're so excited and pumped that your mind races around all the other ideas in your head for even more websites and strategies and you can't wait to start them. Now you spend even more hours on top of the other hours you spend in front of the computer.
Hold on! Sit back and take a deep breath because another month could go by and you could gain another 5 lbs. or maybe even 10. So I ask you, if you keep doing this how much will you weigh in a year? See what I mean?
It doesn't have to be that way. You can still spend time in front of the computer getting your web business even more successful, developing more web sites and control your weight, maybe even lose some.
How, you ask? Well, the first thing you have to do is recognize that you can't keep doing what you've been doing and expect to control your weight. I know it's hard not to fire up the computer first thing in the morning especially when you can't wait to see how much money you made overnight. Yes, it does happen.
But whether you have good news or bad sitting in your in box before you know it you're clickin' here and there and two hours have gone by. But, but, you say, I have emails to check, stats to check, I have to visit my forums and on and on and on.
Maybe you brought in your coffee before you sat down. Maybe you even grabbed a bagel or a donut as well. But now it's 10 am. and you haven't even brushed your teeth, washed your face, or combed your hair. You're still in your jammies or sweat pants and you figure, oh well, I've got lots of work to do today.
So you dive in even deeper. You put up new pages on your web site, brainstorm a new ppc campaign, answer emails and etc, etc.
By now it's mid-afternoon and you're starved. You open the refrigerator and grab the easiest things. You go to the pantry and grab more easy things. Usually highly processed sugary and starchy stuff. Who has time to cook! You've got work to do! And so you sit down with a sandwich, some chips, some cookies or donuts and a soda.
Before you know it's almost dark. The house is a mess, there are papers all over, the bed is not made and you still have to take a shower. Oh, and one more thing, how about dinner. Who has time to cook? So you go down to the corner junk food drive through because you certainly can't get out of the car in those sweat pants.
What's wrong with this picture? Sure, it maybe an exaggeration but if you're ignoring your health it's a recipe for disaster. Being sedentary (sitting in front of the computer) and not eating right are bad for your health. Add not exercising to the mix and you may not be around long enough to reap the rewards of your hard work on that internet business.
They have a saying in real estate. Location, location, location. Well, I have one for weight loss and control. Routine, routine, routine.
As a webmaster you already have a routine. You already have habits and things you do everyday in your business. You just need to spend sometime figuring out how you are going to take care of your heath needs while growing and managing your business. How, you ask?
It's actually pretty easy. Most of us are creatures of habit. To control your weight and lose some you just need to become a creature of good habits. It's that simple. Think routine, routine, routine. Develop a healthy routine and follow it day in and day out. Here are some ideas to get you going.
Exercise In The Morning
The best thing you can do for your body and your mind is to exercise in the morning. You can go for a walk, jump on the treadmill or go to the gym. The idea is to put the time in. Exercise is the most immediate thing you can do for your health.
Use the time to brainstorm a new business idea or plan your day. If you're on the treadmill at home or go to the gym you can read while on the cardio machines. You can even listen to the latest teleseminar you downloaded to your mp3 player.
Exercise gets your blood going and your body producing those "I feel good" chemicals. You will have more energy and less stress if you exercise. Your day will be more smooth and productive because of the positive attitude you get from exercising.
It's important to exercise in the morning because if you wait until later in the day surely something will happen and you won't have time to do it or you just won't feel like it. The later in the day it gets the more excuses you'll come up with why you can't exercise.
And don't buy into all the "lightweight" exercise advice from diet doctor gurus who've never had a weight problem in their life or some government agency mouthpiece that you only need 30 minutes three days a week. B. S. As I once heard a cardiologist claim "if you're not sweating you're not exercising. So, make it count, get that heart rate up there, that's why they call it cardio.
Act Like Your Going To The Office
Even though you work at home act like you are going to the office. Do what you would normally do to go to work. Take your shower, shave or put on your makeup, do your hair. Get dressed. Now you don't have to go so far as to put on a suit and tie or wear high heels, but do dress up a little. Business casual would be good.
A home business can be very lonely and isolating. You can lose your sense of professionalism real easy. You get sloppy. Put up a mirror by your workspace. Look the part. Be the part. After all, you are the proud owner of a successful and profitable home business right? You'll be surprised how it will improve your attitude, your performance and your results.
Schedule Your Lunch And Break Times
When you have a "regular" job there are breaks and lunch times in your workday schedule. Have a regular start time, break times and lunch times. Eat breakfast before you even start up the computer. If you work through the evening make sure you have a regular dinner time.
Plan ahead. When you cook, make enough for a couple more days. You can do this especially when making soups or stews. Know ahead of time what you are going to eat. Don't just open the pantry or refrigerator and ponder. That's just asking for trouble. Trouble in the hips and waistline that is.
Eat at the regularly scheduled time. Remember routine? Don't eat at your desk. That's a very dangerous habit. If you do and you want to stop it just put up a big mirror by your workspace and I bet you stop soon. Having something nutritious between meals is a good idea. Just go to the kitchen and sit at the table.
Try to include protein at each meal and snack. Protein will satisfy you, curb cravings for junk and keep your mind sharp and alert.
Drink Plenty Of Water
Water plays a big role in weight management. Most people are dehydrated. Many times when we feel hungry we are just thirsty.
It is widely recommended to drink 8 eight-ounce glasses-64 ounces-of water a day. That's not enough. Your body uses 32 ounces a day just to aspirate your lungs. Your liver, heart and kidneys need water to function properly. Your skin, the largest organ needs water and it gets it last after everything else. So if you're looking a little wrinkly lately drink up. It's the difference between a grape and a raisin or a plum and a prune.
A minimum of 12 eight-ounce glasses is recommended for good bodily functions. Water flushes metabolic waste from your system when you are trying to lose weight. Most importantly your liver produces bile, which metabolizes fat, and it needs plenty of water to function properly.
Get Plenty Of Sleep
Recent research has shown that not getting enough sleep causes weight gain. Lack of sleep puts your body in stress mode and you produce certain hormones like cortisol that cause you to store fat especially in the belly. That's not good.
You need 7 - 8 hours of sleep a night. Many people walk around sleep deprived. They are not functioning at their best. Poor judgment and cloudy thinking are the results of lack of sleep. To be successful with your web business you need to be awake and alert.
For a good nights sleep go to bed at a regular time every night. Drink a cup of chamomile tea to help you relax.
Happy dreams.
Copyright © 2005 Sheri Graber. All rights reserved.
This article may be freely distributed electronically or in print as long as the author's bio and the links are included.
Sheri Graber understands the pain and frustration of being overweight. After struggling for years with the emotional stress of having a weight problem she lost 87 pounds in 6 months following a simple plan and has kept it off for 4 years. She writes and speaks about obesity and weight loss to help others experience their own weight loss success. She is the author of Automatic Weight-Loss Plan: Program Yourself Slim the Simple Simon Way.
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Metabolism is the process by which your body changes food into living tissue and changes living tissue into energy and waste products. Metabolic Rate is the speed at which the body uses energy (burns calories.
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Wow! You must be on fire by now burning and churning up those calories on your way to your ideal weight. I know that taking steps to better your life is not always easy.
Why is it so EASY to GAIN WEIGHT during the HOLIDAYS?
I'm sure you have pondered this question, for it is no secret that we all tend to put on a few pounds during this magical time of year! For many of us across the globe it is a tradition to ring in the New Year with our belts loosened and seams bursting. Read on for 5 reasons why it is so easy to gain weight during the month of December, and what you can do to avoid them!REASON #1: Have Yourself a Merry Little EggnogWhat tastes better on a cold December day than a mug of Hot Cocoa, Spiced Apple Cider, or Rich Eggnog? The holidays are filled with occasions for us to congregate and indulge in calorie packed beverages.
Body Composition And Weight Loss: They Are Related!
The world today has more obese and overweight people than any other time in history. The reasons are simple too much bad foods and not enough exercise and weight training.
Surviving Glycemic Diets (Ketogenic, Low-Carb or Atkins):
1.The first step to living a Glycemic Diet Lifestyle is knowing what you can have, and have lots of.
Approaches to the Treatment of Obesity and A Free Weight Loss Formula
The general approach for treatment of obesity is to suggest a low calorie diet and increased physical activity. Ther are many weight loss programmes in the market.
Lose A Pound
Lose a pound of fat? what does it take? Not eating for a day? Not eating for a week? Eating less? How much less?Professionals say that it takes 3500 calories in order to loose One Pound of fat you stored in your body. That simply means that you have to reduce your calorie intake for 3500 cal per week, and here you are - one pound less.
Weight Loss Success - When there are NO More Options Left!
One of the worst things you can hear in life is when your doctor says, "There are no more options for you." What if you had to live your life thinking that there are no options, no way to turn your life around? Many times in life our health is taken for granted.
Dieting? Want and Desire are Dangerous
This is a very important topic that needs to be addressed. People always talk about wanting this or wanting that.
Buyer Beware: Purchasing Fat Burners and Other Supplements Online
Each month I receive hundreds of e-mails from consumers who have been bilked out of their hard earned dollars by unscrupulous supplement / fat burner manufacturers. Manufacturers who have added them to monthly recurring billing cycles without their permission.
How I Lost 51 Pounds In 4 Months Using The Simplest Diet Plan In The World
Like many people I've been on dozens of diet plans over the years ranging from Atkins to South Beach to Weightwatchers to Jenny Craig and lots more besides. In fact, I've eaten enough cabbage soup to satisfy a small country! I'm 5 feet 10 and I used to weigh 230 pounds and needed to lose a good 50 pounds to get myself in some short of shape.
Can You Still Buy Ephedra?
With millions of people aiming for successful weight loss, many are still interested in diet pills and want to buy ephedra. Perhaps you are wondering.
Green Tea And Weight Loss
There's recently been a LOT in the weight loss news concerning green tea.Green tea's weight loss effects have been causing more and more people to start sipping the ancient Japanese brew.
How To Lose Weight Without Having To Starve Yourself
I am somebody who has had an ongoing battle with my weight for most of my life. I have to be very careful what I eat as I seem to gain weight very easily.
Myth: Gastric Bypass Patients Dont Need to Exercise to Lose Weight
Nothing is more disappointing than hearing a gastric bypass patient brag that they didn't have to exercise to lose weight. It's true; patients will lose weight without lifting a finger.
Role of the Stress Hormone in Weight Control!
Eating when under stress isn't just about filling an emotional need. Your body has a system of hormonal checks and balances that actually promote weight gain when you're stressed out.
One Change Can Make All The Difference
Ever wondered why some people manage to keep their weight off easily and others just pile it all back on when they stop that new diet? The answer is easy, it comes down to one simple change.Before we get to that simple change, you need to keep in mind these rules of thumb when it comes to dieting.
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This was a TVA failure.
Depending on whose voodoo accounting you want to rely on, TVA had a net income of maybe $467 million and paid out several million in bonuses to executives.
But we have to pay for their mistakes and downright incompetence.
Our criminal government and their tentacles squeeze the life out of people.
The Nashville news is reporting that charities aiding people who can't pay their electric bill are out of money.
Many people are trying to conserve and keep the bills down but the frugality is offset by the 27% increase in rates in 2008. Going any further for some means always wearing heavy winter coats and gloves in the house and keeping the heat cut way down, if the electricity is not already cut off.
For those who may not know, TVA is a U.S. government entity.
The captive TVA customers paying for TVA's screw ups seems like another crime against humanity to me.
Once again brought to you by your 'We're Here To Help' government.
Ratepayers are on the hook for cleanup of toxic ash site
TVA's ratepayers will be saddled with the cost to clean up a massive coal ash slide at an East Tennessee power plant, the agency's chairman said.
The tab, likely to be tens of millions of dollars or more, will include the cost of extra workers, overtime pay, heavy machinery, and housing and supplies for families chased from their homes, along with the lawsuits that have begun to pile up."This is going to get into rates sooner or later," Tennessee Valley Authority Chairman Bill Sansom told The Associated Press on Wednesday. "We haven't even thought about going to Washington for it."
Washington is where Sansom will be today, as Tom Kilgore, the agency's chief executive, testifies about the spill at a Senate hearing that brings TVA's operations into their first high-profile scrutiny by Congress in more than a decade.
Also testifying will be Stephen Smith, a longtime TVA watchdog who heads the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, and William Rose, director of emergency management services for Roane County.
The equivalent of more than 1 billion gallons of coal ash sludge cascaded Dec. 22 in a dark avalanche from an aboveground, ash-walled storage structure at the Kingston coal-burning power plant.
When a wall ruptured, the waste barreled out, damaging homes, knocking over trees and power lines and filling two inlets of the nearby Emory River.
The slide has turned into a rallying point for activists, many of whom want national regulation of coal ash ponds and question industry talk of developing "clean" coal for the nation's energy future.
Several residents who live not far from TVA's coal-burning plant also have traveled to Washington to lobby their lawmakers with Smith.
"I want to be part of the solution, to get this mess cleaned up," said Melinda Hillman. "We lived in a little bit of paradise and now it is unbelievable what has been done."
Much of the gray ash covering almost 300 acres is being sprayed with liquid fertilizer and seeds to try to stop what could be lung-damaging ash particles from drying and going airborne as the cleanup continues.
Lab work on water and ash samples has shown elevated levels of arsenic, lead, thallium and other substances.
State and federal environmental officials say testing shows that drinking water supplies are safe and that treatment plants would remove these materials if they entered the water intakes.
Hillman, who has lived in the area for eight years, said an independent investigation is needed to determine why the pond wall failed.
Forty area families have joined a pending lawsuit along with several environmental groups, demanding that federal courts levy fines and assure the community is made whole.
A TVA official had said earlier that insurance covers such accidents, but just how much had not been determined.
"We are primarily self- insured, but we also have some insurance policy carriers," agency spokesman John Moulton said Wednesday. "It's too early to tell what the impact on rates might be."
Ash pond spills and leaks elsewhere in the country — some smaller than the one at Kingston — have resulted in cleanups of more than $35 million and lawsuits with settlements of $25 million and more.
Tough hearings likely
Pointed questions are expected at today's hearing, scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. CST.
The Environment and Public Works Committee is led by Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., who has pushed an aggressive environmental agenda since she took over as chairwoman in 2007. She supported efforts late last year to keep tighter environmental regulations in place for coal-fired power plants.
Kilgore, the CEO and president of TVA, was not available for an interview. But agency spokesman Moulten said Kilgore and Sansom were scheduled to meet before the hearing with the TVA Caucus — members of Congress who represent areas to which TVA provides electricity. That's virtually all of Tennessee and parts of six other Southern states.
Moulten said Kilgore's Senate testimony would emphasize cleanup efforts.
"Our focus is entirely on recovery," Moulten said.
The last major confrontation between TVA leaders and Congress came in the 1990s, when the agency gave up the annual appropriations that had covered the costs of management of the Tennessee River system and economic development projects.
Today, TVA, a federal corporation, finances all its flood control, power generation and recreation operations from the sale of electricity.
Groups call for change
Local and international environmental groups homed in on the spill when it occurred.
The Environmental Integrity Project, along with Earthjustice, the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy and the United Mountain Defense, held a teleconference Wednesday, releasing federal data about nearly 100 largely unregulated wet landfills nationwide that hold arsenic and other potentially toxic substances, like TVA's Kingston facility.
Heavy metals found in coal can concentrate in the ash when it's burned, and even more ash is created as pollution controls are tightened on power plants.
The groups object to mixing the dry ash with water to move it into ponds. They want dry landfills, recycling of the materials and regulations requiring liners to protect groundwater.
"This issue has been a sleeper," said Jeff Stant, with the Environmental Integrity Project. "It's not a glamorous issue. It's been dumped where people are poor or aren't members of environmental groups."
High stakes and glamour, however, are part of it now — along with the potential for huge claims for class-action damages.
Erin Brockovich, who was made a celebrity by the Julia Roberts movie about a community's fight against contaminated water, and a New York law firm are coming to meet victims this week.
Senators promise greater oversight of TVA
WASHINGTON -- The chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee promised Thursday stronger oversight of all operations of the Tennessee Valley Authority in the wake of a giant spill of coal ash sludge in east Tennessee.
Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., said at a committee hearing that she wrongly assumed that TVA was operating properly."I'm sorry. I really should have (paid more attention to TVA). That's over, " Boxer said.
Does this oversight mean the customers, the public, the ones who can least afford it still have to pay for the clean up?
Of course, it's our fault for using all of that electricity.
Will we get another movie out of this?
Celebrity Advocate Arrives At Ash Spill
Posted: Jan 8, 2009 07:53 PM
LENOIR CITY, Tenn. (AP) -- Celebrity environmental advocate Erin Brockovich arrived with a New York City legal team at the scene of a billion-gallon coal sludge disaster in Tennessee, and a class-action lawsuit is sure to follow.
Brockovich, made famous by Julia Roberts' Oscar-winning performance in the 2000 eponymous movie, told a news conference Thursday she came because dozens of community members asked for her help in the wake of the Dec. 22 ash pond breach at the Kingston Fossil Plant.
"And that is what we are going to do," said Robin Greenwald, who heads environmental litigation at Weitz & Luxenberg.
The Kingston City Council has passed a resolution urging residents to wait and give local governments time to work on their behalf.
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