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On Aug. 29, this newspaper carried a front-page headline that should make your blood boil: "Karzai Using Rift With U.S. to Gain Favor." The article said that Obama officials were growing disenchanted with the Afghan president, Hamid Karzai, whose supporters allegedly stuffed ballot boxes in the recent elections, while Mr. Karzai struck deals with accused drug dealers and warlords, one of whom is his brother, for political gain. The article added, though, that in a feat of political shrewdness, Mr. Karzai "has surprised some in the Obama administration" by turning their anger with him "to an advantage, portraying himself at home as the only political candidate willing to stand up to the dictates of the United States."
If this is how our "allies" are treating us in Afghanistan, after eight years, then one really has to ask not whether we can afford to lose there but whether we can afford to win there.
It would be one thing if the people we were fighting with and for represented everything the Taliban did not: decency, respect for women's rights and education, respect for the rule of law and democratic values and rejection of drug-dealing. But they do not. Too many in this Kabul government are just a different kind of bad. This has become a war between light black — Karzai & Co. — and dark black — Taliban Inc. And light black is simply not good enough to ask Americans to pay for with blood or treasure.
This is the most important and troubling fact about Afghanistan today: After eight years of work there, we still do not have a reliable Afghan partner to hand off to. And it is not all our fault. Lord knows, Iraq still has problems. The outcome there remains uncertain. But the reason Iraq still has a chance for a decent future is because a critical mass of Kurds, Sunnis and Shiites were ready to take on their own extremists and hold reasonably fair elections. The surge in Iraq started with key Iraqi communities wanting to liberate themselves from their own radicals. Our troops helped them do that.
The strategy that our new — and impressive — commander in Afghanistan, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, is pursuing calls for additional troops to create something that does not now exist there — a reasonably noncorrupt Afghan state that will serve its people and partner with America in keeping Afghanistan free of drug lords, warlords, the Taliban and Al Qaeda. His plan calls for clearing areas of Taliban control, holding those areas and then building effective local, district and provincial governments — along with a bigger army, real courts, police and public services. Because only with all that can we hold the support of the Afghan people and avoid a Taliban victory and a return of Al Qaeda that could threaten us. That is the theory.
And it may, indeed, be the only way to go, but we should have no illusions: We're talking State Building 101 in the most inhospitable terrain and in one of the poorest, most tribalized, countries in the world.Continue reading the main story
As the military expert Anthony Cordesman, who has advised the U.S. Army in Afghanistan, explained in The Washington Post recently, it requires "a significant number" of U.S. reinforcements and time to do what the Kabul government has failed to do, because it remains "a grossly overcentralized government that is corrupt, is often a tool of power brokers and narco-traffickers, and lacks basic capacity in virtually every ministry."
To put it another way, we are not just adding more troops in Afghanistan. We are transforming our mission — from baby-sitting to adoption. We are going from a limited mission focused on baby-sitting Afghanistan — no matter how awful its government — in order to prevent an Al Qaeda return to adopting Afghanistan as our state-building project.
I recently looked back at Stephanie Sinclair's stunning 2006 photograph in The Times of Ghulam Haider, an 11-year-old Afghan girl seated next to the bearded 40-year-old man she was about to be married off to. The article said Haider had hoped to be a teacher but was forced to quit her classes when she became engaged. The furtive sideways glance of her eyes at her future husband said she was terrified. The article said: "On the day she witnessed the engagement party. ... Sinclair discreetly took the girl aside. 'What are you feeling today?' the photographer asked. 'Nothing,' the bewildered girl answered. 'I do not know this man. What am I supposed to feel?' "
That is the raw clay for our state-building. It may still be worth doing, but one thing I know for sure, it must be debated anew. This is a much bigger undertaking than we originally signed up for. Before we adopt a new baby — Afghanistan — we need to have a new national discussion about this project: what it will cost, how much time it could take, what U.S. interests make it compelling, and, most of all, who is going to oversee this policy?
I feel a vast and rising ambivalence about this in the American public today, and adopting a baby you are ambivalent about is a prescription for disaster.Continue reading the main story


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Now open at the BALTIC, Gateshead, David Jablonowski presents Tools and Orientations. Running until 2 June, this is the first solo exhibition by the German artist in a public gallery in the UK. Jablonowski's work investigates the history and potential of communication in visual culture. His sculptures, videos and installations explore cultural aesthetics, display systems and information transfer, from calligraphic manuscripts to TV advertising and the World Wide Web.
Interested in the representation of language, the artist explores how different information technologies transmit and manipulate data. His work incorporates found texts and video footage, while combining a wide range of industrial and organic materials including aluminium, plaster, Styrofoam, ceramic, stone, wood, carbon fibre, plants and exotic spices. He also uses components from reproduction technology such as offset-printing plates, inkjet printers and flatbed scanners. The artist is fascinated by the sculptural possibilities of these materials and objects as he overlaps, layers, grinds and cuts into different surfaces and embeds, stacks and dismantles technological devices to make intriguing assemblages made on a varying scale.
Tools and Orientations is made up of an installation of recent sculpture and video together with specially commissioned new work. Volume 2012, consists of three large rectangular blocks which resemble slabs of stone, but on closer inspection are made of Styrofoam which have been carved, weathered and inlaid with lengths of aluminium. Smaller objects, including works from the series Future of the Document (Nastaleegh) 2012 and Imposition 2010, rest on fragments of Arabic calligraphy and imagery from the Manesse Codex (a medieval songbook), their delicate structures inspired by early writing scrolls.
Jablonowski produces a non-linear history of technology, some of it is already outmoded and redundant: a Gestetner Rotary Cyclostyle stencil machine sits alongside a modern Canon inkjet printer in Multiple (Gestetner) 1.78:1 2011. Video portraits of IT pioneers associated with the invention of the Mouse and the Hyperlink explore the origins and authorship of these tools. New work in the exhibition focuses on recent forms of communication technology which function through human touch and the traces and marks we leave on our touch-screen devices. A series of wall-based reliefs, Untitled (touchpad) 2012-3, map the swipe marks and fingerprints from the artist's phone and tablet onto aluminium and glass; a diary of his haptic explorations. In entering the installation, visitors become part of the sensory world and also part of a new information network that Jablonowski has created.
David Jablonowski: Tools and Orientations, until 2 June, BALTIC, Gateshead Quays S Shore Rd, Gateshead, NE8 3BA.
1. David Jablonowski, Screenshot 2012, Projector, granite, offset printing sheet, aluminium, spices, leaves, 50 x 82 x 66 cm, Courtesy the artist and Galerie Fons Welters, Amsterdam, Photo: Gert Jan van Rooij.


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A 22-year-old driver who tried to run a red light was charged Monday with the fatal crash that killed his 19-year-old passenger and critically injured another, police said, marking at least the third time he was arrested for a similar crime.
Hasim Smith was speeding down Richmond Avenue at about 10:45 p.m. on Sunday in a Mitsubishi sedan when he apparently tried to run a red light by Richmond Hill Road. Smith swerved to avoid another vehicle, which had the light and was making a left turn, and slammed into a traffic control post in the middle of the intersection, police said.
The 19-year-old woman sitting in the backseat, Alize Jorge, was killed in the crash.
An 18-year-old woman was thrown from the car and found on the pavement. She was taken to Staten Island University Hospital North in critical condition.
Smith is accused of fleeing the carnage and taking himself to Staten Island University Hospital where he eventually admitted he was the driver, according to police. He was charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death.
Smith remained in the hospital Monday. It was not immediately clear when he would be arraigned on the charges.
In June 2014, Smith was accused of trying to flee from police on Staten Island, crossing a double yellow line into oncoming traffic, running a stop sign and mounting the curb before colliding with other cars, according to court records.
Smith was arrested again in February, also on Staten Island, for allegedly trying to speed away from another police car in icy conditions, hitting a utility pole and a parked car, which then careened into a woman cleaning snow off her own car, according to court records. Smith then allegedly jumped from the car and tried to run.
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Event Details
BuDu Racing, LLC is proud to pledge a portion of the registration fees to support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults suddenly, and can be fatal. Until a cure is found, people with type 1 diabetes have to test their blood sugar and give themselves insulin, every day of their lives. And even with that intensive care, insulin is not a cure for diabetes, nor does it prevent its eventual and devastating complications, which may include kidney failure, blindness, heart disease, stroke, and amputation.
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To have a new confirmation email sent to you go to: Registration Look up. You need to have your email and approximate date of registration.
About This Event
Enjoy your "Labor of Love" triathlon with either a Sprint or Olympic distance race in beautiful Bonney Lake on Labor Day Saturday. Bask in the waters of Lake Tapps, pedal the back roads of Pierce County through rich farmlands, and run in the foothills all while enjoying breathtaking views of Lake Tapps and majestic Mount Rainier. Bonney Lake, a triathlete's dream race and reward for your years of labor.
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|This is event is promoted by both BuDu Racing, LLC and the Bonney Lake Chamber of Commerce. It is a great partnership, and the Chamber promotes Get Fit Bonney Lake, whose mission is: "Local Businesses creating awareness for good health, wellness, and lifestyle changes through our services, events, and community involvement."
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- Quick results - posted on site!
- Finishers Medals for each participant
- Post event food, which typically consists of:
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- Meats and cheeses
- Peanut Butter & Jelly, and Nutella
- Fresh Fruit
- Top Finisher, Division and Age Group Awards
- Lots and lots of great prizes from our sponsors - handed out during the awards ceremony! (Can't win unless present - your name MAY be called!)
- Last and certainly NOT LEAST: Each participant receives a digital copy of a photo, of yourself while competing in the event. (You will be able to select a photo of your choice)
Registration Information
NON-USA Triathlon Members: A fee will be added to registration costs, to cover the cost of a one-day USA Triathlon license for every participant.(Youth, ages 17 and under, will be required to have a USAT annual membership.)
Registration is limited to the first 350 participants.
Early Bird Pricing (ends two weeks prior to the event). Make sure and get this great price!
Regular Pricing begins August 22, 2015 at 12:10am
Online registration will close at 12:10am on September 4, 2015
- Registration may be available after this date, please check closer to event date for more information.
- An additional fee will be charged for onsite registration.
Registration Prices:
|Early Bird Pricing until August 21
|Regular Pricing begins August 22
|Onsite Registration
|Sprint-Age Group or Clydesdale/Athena
|Sprint-Relay (2 Person)
|Sprint-Relay (3 Person)
|Olympic-Age Group or Clydesdale/Athena
|Olympic Relay (2 Person)
|Olympic-Relay (3 Person)
This is the base price and does not include the USA Triathlon fee (if applicable), sales tax or the online registration fee.
Refund Policy
- BuDu Racing, LLC will allow a refund up to one month prior to the event (the online registration fee is not refundable).
- Up to two weeks prior to the event, a transfer to another BuDu Racing, LLC event is allowed, but NO refunds. There will be a $5 fee that the participant will be responsible for when transferring to another event.
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- Event is USA Triathlon Sanctioned
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- Age Groups: under 19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34...65-69, 70 & over
- Athenas (women >165 lbs.) and Clydesdale (men >220 lbs.)
- Relays
- USA Triathlon Rules enforced. This includes wearing a HELMET at ALL times when on your bike. No headsets are allowed on course.
Event Schedule:
Early in the week prior to the event, you should receive a confirmation email that lists your bib number and registration email. You are strongly encouraged, but not required, to pick-up your packet early.
Packet Pick-Up
Thursday: 5pm to 7:30pm at The Balanced Athlete (800 N 10th Place, Suite F, Renton, WA 98057)
Friday: 5pm to 7:30pm at Allan Yorke Park (7265 W Tapps Hwy E Bonney Lake, WA 98391)
Saturday: 6:30am to 8:00am at Allan Yorke Park
Start Times:
At 8:00am: Olympic Distance Swim
~ 8:30am: Sprint Distance Swim (Will start once the Olympic swim is completed)
Course Closure:
Course will close at noon. Course marshalling and official timing will stop at this time.
Event Shirts
BuDu Racing, LLC is pleased to announce that participants will have the opportunity to purchase a short sleeve tech event shirt with this logo. You will need to purchase the shirt when you register online, for an additional $15. Shirts will not be available for purchase after August 27th. We may have a small supply of shirts for purchase on event day, on a first come first serve basis.
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- They will ship your wetsuit out two weeks before your event giving you time to train with it before the big day
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I've always loved books. Growing up, if I wasn't outside playing soccer, you could find me curled up on the couch with a book in my hand. My parents would frequently joke that they were going to go broke trying to get me new books!
Although I don't play soccer anymore and my time on the couch is limited by my very active daughter, I still love books!
So it's no surprise that after I got engaged, I wanted to read every book I could possibly get my hands on about Christian marriage and how to be a good wife for the man God has given me.
God has used each of the books on this list to minister to my heart, provide comfort in tough times, change me in more ways than I can count, and, most importantly of all, to bring me closer to God and closer to my husband.
Many of these books I have read over and over again as marriage is constantly bringing new challenges and new times of growth.
I share this list with you from my hearts of hearts, sincerely praying that you will find an amazing book that God will use to minister to you in your current season of marriage.
Whether you have a great marriage and just want to continue to grow in the Lord as a wife or if you're in a difficult place in your marriage and need support, comfort, and leading from the Lord, I pray that God will use the books from this list to draw you nearer to Him and nearer to your husband.
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With all of that in mind, here is my list of the 10 best, life-and-marriage-changing books for Christian wives:
For Women Only by Shaunti Feldhahn
I'm not going to lie to you, this book is not for the faint of heart. The incredible author, Shaunti Feldhahn, surveyed hundreds of men to find out what they're really thinking when it comes to their wives and marriages. It is absolutely eye-opening and, at times, difficult to read. There was one chapter in particular that rocked my world, but I don't want to spoil it for you so I'll let you check it out for yourself. If you really want to know what your husband is thinking and how this can change everything for you as a wife, check out For Women Only. As a bonus, Shaunti and her husband, Jeff, teamed up to write For Men Only so that husbands can get an inside look at the minds of their wives. My husband read it and definitely benefited from the insights provided by Shaunti and Jeff.
A Lifelong Love by Gary Thomas
Gary Thomas, the author of A Lifelong Love, is probably my favorite Christian author. His books reliably draw my husband and I nearer to God and to one another. In A Lifelong Love, Gary focuses on building a marriage, with God as the foundation, that not only withstands the test of time but inspires others to grow closer to God. God used this book to get my husband and I excited about how our love can glorify God, and how God can use our marriage as a ministry to others. If you're looking for a way to build a deeper, more Christ-centered marriage with your husband, the type of marriage that can serve as a ministry to those around you, A Lifelong Love is for you!
Wild at Heart by John Eldredge
Wild at Heart is not specifically a book about marriage but, rather, a book about understanding the heart of a man. God used this book to show me some of the deepest needs in the heart of my husband and gave me a much greater understanding of how to love him well. Wild at Heart is also an important book for moms of boys. If you want to better understand exactly what makes the men in your life tick, check out Wild at Heart. As a bonus, you can also pick up Captivating. In Captivating, John Eldredge and his wife, Stasi, reveal the deepest needs in a woman's heart. This book helped my husband to understand me better and, I believe, will help us both to have a deeper understanding of our daughter's needs as she gets older.
The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman
My husband and I read The 5 Love Languages as part of a study group through our church. Each week we'd get together with 5 other couples and talk about a chapter of The 5 Love Languages. It was amazing to see how God used the principles described by Gary Chapman to breathe life into marriages. You can speak love to your husband in many different ways but, if you're not speaking his language, he's not fully receiving that love. I'm definitely a "Quality Time" girl and my husband is a "Words of Affirmation" guy, so I have to understand that time together doesn't fill him up the same way that compliments, approval, and words of love do. The 5 Love Languages is a great book for understanding specific ways to better love your husband.
Sheet Music by Dr. Kevin Leman
Sheet Music was recommended to me by another Christian wife while I was still engaged to my husband-to-be. After we got married, I was so glad I'd read it! My husband and I actually went back and re-read some chapters together. In Sheet Music, Dr. Kevin Leman discusses physical intimacy in marriage in some very frank ways but this frankness is exactly what makes Sheet Music so helpful. It's not explicit or inappropriate, but it also doesn't glaze over this very important aspect of marriage like many Christian marriage books do. Dr. Leman includes two chapters that are "For Men Only" and "For Women Only" which present very valuable, balanced, and helpful information for both husbands and wives. If you're at a place in your marriage where you need to grow in physical intimacy, Sheet Music would be a great choice for you!
Cherish is another amazing Gary Thomas book. It was just released in January and is already a favorite of mine! In Cherish, Gary writes about the importance of cherishing your spouse and outlines specific ways to do this using Song of Songs as a beautiful reference. For my husband and I, as we've been adjusting to having our first child, God has used this book to reawaken some of that newlywed excitement in our marriage. Since reading Cherish, there has definitely been more romance and butterflies in this house! If you're in a season of routine in your marriage, Cherish just may be the perfect book to bring back some romance for you!
The Power of a Praying Wife by Stormie Omartian
I've mentioned The Power of a Praying Wife in several other blog posts because it's just that good. It really is. When I first got married, I was more than a little overwhelmed with mingling my spiritual life with someone else's and figuring out how to pray for this man whom God had given me. One of my best friends recommended The Power of a Praying Wife to me, and it revolutionized my prayer life. Stormie outlines 31 areas of a man's life and gives exact scriptures and prayers for each area. It is so detailed and helpful that I have read it over and over again. It's perfect for praying over one area of your husband's life each day of the month or you can pray through multiple prayers throughout the day. If you're struggling with prayer for your husband, The Power of a Praying Wife is for you! Also, for you husband, Stormie has written The Power of a Praying Husband. With these two books, you and your husband will be an incredible prayer team!
Sacred Influence by Gary Thomas
Sacred Influence is, not surprisingly, another Gary Thomas gem! I actually just read Sacred Influence a few months ago, and I am so glad I did! In Sacred Influence, Gary discusses how a wife can influence her marriage for positive, godly change. Gary is so encouraging and inspiring as he outlines how important wives are in the lives of their husbands and how much power we have to speak life into our men. God used this book to change how I support my husband, and I am definitely more secure in my position as a Christian wife after reading it. If you feel like you're just treading water in your marriage, and you're not sure how you can bring about godly changes, check out Sacred Influence!
A Wife After God's Own Heart by Elizabeth George
A Wife After God's Own Heart is another book I've mentioned frequently on this site because it has been so life-changing for me. The author, Elizabeth George, has been an amazing Titus 2 mentor to me through this book. In A Wife After God's Own Heart, Elizabeth provides an incredibly practical guide for serving God as a wife, even when doing seemingly mundane chores like laundry. If you're looking for meaning in the everyday tasks of being a wife and a mom, let God use Elizabeth to minister to you through A Wife After God's Own Heart. Elizabeth has also written A Woman After God's Own Heart and A Mom After God's Own Heart. I've read both, and they are incredible too!
Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas
My absolute number one book for Christian wives (and for Christian husbands, too) is Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas. If you only buy one marriage book on this list, it should be Sacred Marriage. My husband and I studied this book over the course of 12 weeks in our premarital counseling, and we can confidently say that God used this book to save our marriage before it even started. In Sacred Marriage, Gary changes the entire focus of marriage from happiness to holiness. This focus really is a game changer. It gives meaning to hard times. It brings added joy in good times. Where A Lifelong Love speaks to the ministry of marriage and Cherish speaks to the romance of marriage, Sacred Marriage speaks to the maturity of marriage. There are many seasons of sowing in marriage, and Sacred Marriage gives meaning and perspective to these seasons. If you are a Christian who is engaged or already married, Sacred Marriage is absolutely for you!
So I know that I said there would only be 10 books on the list, but I have one more to add that's not a marriage book but still incredibly important to read on a regular basis for the well-being of you and your marriage: The Holy Bible. If you don't already have a Bible that you love, I highly recommend the Lifestyle Application Study Bible. My mom gave me mine when I first became a Christian at 17 years old, and I still love it many years later!
And that's my list of amazing Christian books to nurture your marriage in 2017! I truly hope you've found a book (or 11!) from this list that will bring you closer to God and closer to your husband!
I'm sure I missed some great books so now it's your turn! If you have a recommendation, I'd love it if you'd share in the comments below!


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Mortgage servicer Orion Financial Group secured a spot on Inc. Magazine's 500/5000 list, which ranks the fastest-growing companies in the country.
The firm ranked No. 2,182 out of 5,000 companies and is No. 71 when ranked against its Dallas area peers.
"Many of the most successful companies in America's history have been on the Inc. 500/5000, so we're absolutely thrilled to be on this prestigious list," said Mike Wileman, president and CEO of Orion.
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SJ returned to Prince Edward Island after his labors in steamy New York. SJ was accompanied by a surprise, a surprise carefully concealed from HG: a visit from the joyous, golden presence of Restaurateur Daughter Vicki. The excellent woman did not come empty handed: Wine, cheese, salumi, artisan pasta were amongst the treats she brought. Three days of feasting began with each family member displaying their culinary chops. Exquisite Maiko sourced a dozen mackerel, so fresh they were still frozen in rigor-mortis, from a Naufrage Harbor fisherman who refused to accept any money for his catch. She deftly produced mackerel-3-ways: tataki (roughly chopped raw fish with scallion, ginger and soy sauce); Shime Saba (marinated mackerel filets served with ginger and scallion); Sashimi (beautifully sliced raw fish with a sauce of ponzu and EM's own secret Onion Dressing). EM also produced a variety of salads: fresh water shrimp with avocado, soy-sauce and wasabi, cellophane noodles mixed with strips of egg crepe, etc. And, to show off her mastery of the flame EM cooked some tiger shrimp to perfection in the Spanish style with crispy garlic and a dusting of smoked pimenton. BSK countered with BSK's spectacular sauteed sea scallops. Naturally, scores of Colville Bay and Savage Harbor oysters were consumed. Ears and ears and ears of seasonal corn on the cob (shucked by Grandson Haru and cooked using BSK's infallible method) and the first tomatoes of the PEI season (with local feta cheese) were on the table. SJ produced a great platter of herbaceous linguine. This was the SJ technique: SJ chopped every herb in the garden (basil, mint, sage, parsley, marjoram, etc.); sliced 2 cloves of garlic paper thin (in the Goodfella's style), added some chopped anchovy and mixed it all together with salt and pepper. He then heated about a 1/2 cup of olive oil until it was almost smoking and poured it over the herb-anchovy- garlic mixture causing a huge sizzle and the release of an extraordinary fragrance or herbs, garlic and olive oil. Tossed it over warm pasta and mixed it all up. SJ also produced some very good pizza topped with sliced potatoes, olive oil and mix of goat cheese and mozzarella. Restaurateur Vicki did a knock-your-socks off pesto. RV bought a huge bag of the freshest basil from the Charlottetown Farmers Market and using methods learned from RV's husband, chef Marc Meyer, did a pesto that had sublime texture, taste and aroma. The ambrosial mixture clung to every fold of the special pasta RV brought from New York. Yes, these were three days of incomparable family fun and festivity.(Sadly, daughter Lesley R. and family were back in Rhode Island and so LR couldn't contribute her exemplary Italian/Provencal dishes and delicious countenance). And, what did HG contribute to this delightful extravaganza? HG ate. HG drank. HG made judicious and complimentary comments. True artists, after all, need an appreciative and knowing audience and HG was glad to oblige.
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Truly, truly: Living well really is the best revenge against all that is inexorable. Not everybody is given the gift, at GF's stage of life, to do it so fully. And the rest of us get to read about it in precise and exuberant prose!


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In this edition of our series Gun Stories, Dick speaks with Larry Mullens, who was fired from his paper mill job in Oklahoma because he kept a pistol in his locked truck in the parking lot. That incident became the origin of a bill that has moved through various state legislatures. In Tennessee, the NRA targeted Debra Maggart as a roadblock - even though she has a 100 percent pro-gun voting record. She tells the story of the campaign for the bill and against her candidacy.
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From the South: Leave the M6 motorway at junction 33 and take the A6 to Lancaster. Follow directions to the city centre and on joining the one way system, keep the in right-hand lane. You will see brown information signs for 'Dukes Playhouse'. From the North: Leave the M6 motorway at junction 34 and follow signs to Lancaster. On joining the one way system, keep in the left-hand lane and you will see brown information signs for 'Dukes Playhouse'.
Arriving at the bus station, head out of the main road entrance and turn right towards the Bobbin pub. Just before the pub turn right up Chapel Street and carry straight on until you reach the pedestrian crossing. Cross, turning right and then left onto Moor Lane. The Dukes is approximately 50 metres up on the left.
From the main ticket office turn right. At the gates turn left onto Meeting House Lane. Proceed down the hill to the traffic lights. Cross the road onto the pedestrianised road through the town centre until you reach St Nicholas Arcade. Go straight through the arcade onto Great John Street. Turn left down the hill to the pedestrian crossing. Cross the road and turn left onto Moor Lane. The Dukes is approximately 50 yards on the left hand side.
There is a bike rack on Moor Lane close to the entrance of the Dukes.
Extending your Visit
There are lots of lovely places to stay in Lancaster and the surrounding area. Visit www.visitlancaster.co.uk for more info!
This lovely market city has many attractions and museums. Why not try a guided tour of Lancaster Castle or a spot of shopping in Lancaster's markets and independent shops?


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The real estate market stayed in the headlines all year, so as we say goodbye to 2011, here's a look back to our most read real estate blog posts.
Most of the recent economic indicators suggest brighter days ahead and 2012 is looking to be a very good year for buying or selling your home. In fact, many of our readers were interested in the programs we outlined in You Don't Need 20% Down to Buy a Home, which include low and no down payment options available for home buyers.
Check out our top stories and let us know what you think was the most important real estate story of 2011.
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2. 10 Steps to Winterizing a Vacant Home
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William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin's 2005 Broadway musical, "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," has, I swear, had a big impact on actual spelling bees. I finally feel qualified to make that assertion after watching, with my sons, a good chunk of the real-life Scripps National Spelling Bee the other week, a televised contest that seems truly paranoid about being perceived as putting kids through competitive trauma and thus trots out words like "just good fun," "these guys are friends" and "they all want each other to succeed" about every 10 seconds.
Well. William Barfee, Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre, Leaf Coneybear, Olive Ostrovski and Marcy Park, the fictional contestants of this bee in the sticks, would not be fooled. They know spelling bees are so cutthroat, even Luis Suarez of Uruguay would find his famous jaws clamped shut in terror.
"Spelling Bee" also is one of Broadway's most popular licensable properties, a warm, funny and audience-interactive show that is a fine showcase for young actors and that does not require hefty production budgets. But that does not mean it cannot be expanded to fill a roughly 1,000-seat theatre like the Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace, where the very stylish director Scott Calcagno has put together what you might think of as a value-added "Bee," replete with lots of choreography, a set from Jeff Kmiec that is bigger and more tricked-out than the Broadway original and even a fully flying Jesus.
The show also is stocked with talent, allowing for a very moving performance from Landree Fleming as a sweetly pickled Olive with a beautiful voice, a funny turn by the terrific Carolyn Braver as Logainne and, especially, a hilarious take on William by Eli Branson. I've seen enough Barfees to, oh never mind, but Branson, who comes replete with a great shock of hair that starts only about 300 miles from his eyebrows, is the funniest of them all. Jordan DeLeon, who plays Chip, is not far behind.
Among the adults, you get no less than Joe Dempsey, a master of the petty tyrant and great chronicler of the inveterate loser, as Assistant Principal Douglas Panch.
Calcagno's show is a bit long — I've never seen a "Spelling Bee" (an intermission has been added) that lasts nearly 21/2 hours, although, in fairness to the production, opening night featured a couple of audience members who certainly were enjoying their moment in the spotlight and failing to understand that great universal truth of successful performance as an audience member: Do not do more than asked and leave the gags to the professionals. Alas, critics are not generally afforded hooks under their seats. An oversight.
Nonetheless, everyone in the raucous family crowd was having a great time, and, based on the conversations around me, most folks had not encountered this material before. That's not true of most of the actors in this cast, many of whom have been a part of previous "Bees" of my acquaintance.
Still, when you sense that most around you in the audience are new to the show, what you most want in my job is to be able to say that the neophyte is getting not some pale facsimile of a show that had a long run in downtown Chicago, but the fully monty, so to speak. And that's absolutely true here. This is a fine production — an overachieving "Spelling Bee," you might say — replete with the requisite emotional kick at the end. Not all the singing is top-drawer, although there are plenty of fine voices, including that of Jonathan Butler-Duplessis, whose sounds terrific in the show's most beautiful song.
Finn and Sheinkin have long been more liberal than most in allowing "Spelling Bee" productions to do their own thing in spots: The little introductions to the spellers, penned here by Dempsey and the deadpan actress Frances Limoncelli, are especially droll, and there are some amusing, updated references to the World Cup, Indiana's reluctance to embrace gay marriage and the like. "Have you ever seen a gymnasium with chandeliers before?" asks one young speller. "Yes, at Trump Tower," says a rival.
Well, if you could not spell T-R-U-M-P before, all you have to do now is walk down Michigan Avenue. To interact with other, more sophisticated words, you might head to the suburban Drury Lane.
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When: Through Aug. 17
Where: Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace
Running time: 2 hours, 25 minutes
Tickets: $40-$50 at 800-475-3000 or drurylane.com


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Sue Miller (cancer activist)
Sue Miller
Natalie Sue Miller
March 7, 1934
|May 29, 2017 (aged 83)
Denver, Colorado
|Burial place
|Mt. Nebo Cemetery[1]
|Denver, Colorado
|Other names
|Sue Miller Cohen
|B.A., human services, University of Denver, 1994
M.A., counseling psychology and education, University of Denver, 2009
|Fashion model, breast cancer activist, counselor, author
|Years active
|Known for
|Sue Miller Day of Caring
|Alan S. Miller
Alan "Skip" Sigman
Harold Cohen
|Colorado Women's Hall of Fame, 2002
Natalie Sue Miller (March 7, 1934 – May 29, 2017) was an American fashion model, breast cancer survivor, breast cancer activist, counselor, and author. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, she moved to Denver, Colorado at age 19 as a newlywed and started a career in fashion modeling. After being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 34 and undergoing a mastectomy, she created a fashion show featuring models who had also had breast cancer. In 1981, she founded the Sue Miller Day of Caring, a non-profit organization for breast cancer education and awareness. In its first 35 years, the Day of Caring has been a resource for over 17,500 survivors of breast cancer, providing educational forums and support services at its annual event, held in nine U.S. cities. Miller earned her bachelor's and master's degrees at age 60 and 75, respectively, and wrote her autobiography, I'm Tougher Than I Look, in 2004. In 2002, Miller was inducted into the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame.
Early life and marriage[edit]
Miller was born March 7, 1934, in Kansas City, Missouri.[1][2] Her family moved several times during her childhood due to her father's work; she spent her teen years in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.[2] In 1953, at age 19, she married Alan Miller and they moved to Denver.[1][2]
Modeling career[edit]
Miller first appeared as a model in a television ad for a local store when she was 13. She was offered a contract to model for a Neiman Marcus store in Dallas when she was 17, but her parents did not want her to move to Texas. After she and her husband moved to Denver, she signed with the John Robert Powers modeling agency and with JF Images and had a successful career.[2]
Breast cancer survivor and activist[edit]
–Sue Miller[3]
At age 34, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a bilateral mastectomy.[1][2] At that time, breast cancer was perceived as fatal and even contagious, and Miller stopped receiving modeling jobs due to the scarring.[2] When she was asked by a woman in a prosthesis store to put together a fashion show for them, she agreed on a condition: all the models must be women who had had breast cancer.[2] She and five other women did a "Survivors Fashion Show" for bridge clubs and luncheons;[2] she distributed cards reading, "Cancer is not catching and we're still beautiful".[1]
At a show in the Jewish Community Center in 1980, she met Joan Camp, a nurse who was trying to spread breast cancer awareness, and decided to add an educational aspect to the fashion show.[2] In 1981, they mounted the first Day of Caring.[2] It included the fashion show, a boutique, a resource center, discussion groups, seminars and workshops, a silent auction, and the sale of handicrafts to benefit the organization.[3][4][5] Day of Caring was the first nonprofit to be established for breast cancer awareness and education in Colorado.[1][6]
The Day of Caring became an annual event, held in nine cities in the United States.[7] By 2017, the Day of Caring was drawing thousands of attendees and the organization had reached out to more than 17,500 patients and survivors of breast cancer with educational forums and support services.[1][6] Miller headed the organization until 2002, when she suffered a mild stroke.[1] After her death in 2017, the organization merged with the Cancer League of Colorado.[6]
In the 1970s, Miller established a Denver telephone network called Pre-surgical Partners, which connected breast cancer survivors with breast cancer patients to offer friendship and support during the treatment process.[7] On the legislative front, Miller lobbied for a state bill requiring health care organizations to offer mammograms to women over 40, which successfully passed, and for the federal government to fund breast cancer research.[5][7]
At the age of 60, Miller earned her B.A. in human services at the University of Denver.[1] At age 75, she earned her M.A. in counseling psychology and counselor education at the same institution.[1] She did her internship with The Denver Hospice and then opened a private counseling practice.[8]
Awards and honors[edit]
In 2002, Miller was inducted into the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame.[1][7] She has also received the Arthritis Foundation's Sabin Award,[9] given in memory of Florence R. Sabin to someone who has benefited the health of people in Colorado.[10] She received the Bea Romer Women's Health Leadership Award,[7] given by the Colorado Women's Health Campaign;[11] the Jacque Mattson Volunteer Award,[7] given by the Denver affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure;[12] and the Savvy Award for Outstanding Volunteerism.[7]
Personal life[edit]
Miller had three children with her first husband, Alan S. Miller (1932–1995), who predeceased her. She was widowed from her second husband, Alan "Skip" Sigman (1931–2005). She married Harold Cohen in January 2006;[3][4] he survived her.[1][13]
She died on May 29, 2017, at the age of 83, in Denver, Colorado.[1]
- Miller, Sue (2006). I'm Tougher Than I Look: The Sue Miller Story. Williams Cohen Press. ISBN 978-1599754697.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Sue Miller". Intermountain Jewish News. June 8, 2017. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Keesee, Tracie (April 23, 2014). "Former fashion model Sue Miller hosts a Day of Caring for breast cancer survivors". Westword. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
- ^ a b c Koontz, Nancy (April 27, 2006). "Have You Met? Sue Miller Cohen". blacktie-colorado.com. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
- ^ a b Davidson, Joanne (April 12, 2006). "Sue Miller's Day of Caring going strong after 25 years". The Denver Post. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
- ^ a b Davidson, Joanne (March 12, 2014). "Sue Miller's Evening of Caring: Focus on life after breast cancer". The Denver Post. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
- ^ a b c "Sue Miller Day of Caring". Cancer League of Colorado. 2016. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Sue Miller". Colorado Women's Hall of Fame. 2018. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
- ^ "Meet Sue Miller". The Denver Hospice. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
- ^ Davidson, Joanne. "Race for Cure funds tallied". Denver Post. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
- ^ "Commencement" (PDF). University of Denver at Denver and Health Sciences Center. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
- ^ Shelton, Karen (February 22, 2011). "The Mommy Makeover To Reverse Effects Of Pregnancy On The Body". HairBoutique. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
- ^ "Breast Canc er Survivors, Co - Survivors and S upporters gather ed at the Komen Denver Race for the Cure to support the fight against breath cancer" (PDF). Denver Metropolitan Affiliate. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
- ^ "Natalie Sue Miller". The Denver Post. May 31, 2017. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
External links[edit]
- Sue Miller at Find a Grave
- "Sue Miller Day of Caring Photos" March 6, 2017


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Ageing Gracefully In Indian Culture-Four Divisions
Misinterpretations of fundamental concepts and consequences thereof:
Hindu children attending English medium schools, were systematically fed with gross misinterpretations of fundamentals of Indian culture, "Vanprasth Ashram" was decried as useless and unsuitable for modem times. The word "Vanprasth" was interpreted to mean "going to forests after completing 50 years of life. Fourth stage elderlies "Sanyasis" were termed as lotus eaters.
Consequently, "Vanprasth" Ashram,which was a concept for ageing gracefully in the Indian culture, has vanished from the life of an average Indian and "Sanyas Ashram" has become frightening enough even to talk about.
The word "Varna" or was interpreted as Caste System based on births, shown to have its main aim perpetuation of Brahmanical superiority. Indian society, which was integrated socially and economically for thousands of years before British rule, divided itself between Savama class and Shoodra class fighting with each other. Specialization recognized as essential for faster growth was lost. Inefficient working at every level became a common feature of Indian society leading to slavishness, mismanagement, mutual hatred and consequently neck deep poverty.
Correcting the time tested concepts:
Varna Dharma : It implies division of the entire human race into four categories according to natural tendencies and works in the world out side. No where it is related to birth as was made out. Lord Krishna had said -(Based on inherent tendencies and works the humanity was created by me in four classes).
This division is cosmopolitan and not related to Hindus or the Indian culture alone. The entire human race can thus be broadly classified according to natural tendencies and works in to four divisions :-
Thinker class, Ruler class,Trader class,Worker class
The aim of the four divisions (of humanity) is to ensure best utilization of ones capabilities. Scientific research has also shown that when one works as per his aptitude, he enjoys the work, his efficiency is at the highest level and his production will also be maximum. Thus to engage in activities according to Varna will be for the benefit of individuals constituting the society.
The aim of the above four divisions based on Ashram Dharma was for the benefit of the entire society. Every individual was required to live life according to his Varna Dharma and Ashram Dharma to ensure optimum progress of the individual and the society in general.
To be continued
About the author
Shiv Swarup Agarwal
This article is written by Shiv Swarup Agarwal, Secretary General, Central Chimaya Vanprath Sansthan. It is an excerpt from "The Art of Graceful Ageing in Indian Culture'. This article deals about ageing gracefully and discusses about the misinterpretations of the Indian culture.


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Stocks that deliver dividends are a good investment if you want something to bring in income in the short-term. By issuing dividends, a corporation shares its earnings with stockholders, so you see a gain even before you sell the stock. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles detail the standards for how companies report their dividends in financial statements.
Corporations can issue dividends as cash, added stock or sometimes distribute assets as property dividends. To pay cash or stock dividends, the company must have either enough money available for a cash payout, or have enough authorized stock to issue more. If some of the company shares are "preferred" stock, those stockholders receive their dividend before anyone holding common stock sees any money. Corporations aren't required to issue a dividend until the date of declaration on which the board formally votes to issue one.
After the date of declaration, the accountant subtracts the amount of the promised dividends from the retained earnings account -- retained earnings are the accumulated profits that haven't been spent on dividends -- and adds it to a dividends payable amount. When the dividends go out to stockholders, the accountant subtracts the amount from the dividends payable and the cash accounts. With a stock dividend, the company subtracts the value of the new stock from retained earnings and adds it to the "stock dividend distributable" and "paid-in capital" accounts.
Financial Statements
When a corporation issues a cash dividend, both the retained earnings and cash accounts on the corporate balance sheet go down, reflecting that the company spent retained earnings to issue a dividend. Dividends for preferred stockholders show up on the income statement as well, but common-stock dividends do not; instead, you find them in the company's cash-flow statement. The retained earnings account shows how much money the company has left over, but it doesn't tell you how large any dividend might be: A company that doesn't issue dividends but reinvests earnings in equipment can have a very large retained account.
Financial statements tell you the dollars and cents about a company's dividends, but that's not proof that it's a good investment. Companies that issue dividends are usually larger, established companies that don't experience much growth: Focusing entirely on dividends may be profitable now, but it reduces the chance of investment growth that will pay off down the road. Even dividend-producing stocks are still stocks, and subject to fluctuations in the market, so don't give up on bonds and other stable investments in favor of dividends.


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This Professor is a Genius!
An economics professor at a local college made a statement that he had never failed a single student before, but had once failed an entire class.
That class had insisted that Obama's socialism worked and that no one would be poor and no one would be rich, a great equalizer.
The professor then said, "OK, we will have an experiment in this class on Obama's plan".
All grades would be averaged and everyone would receive the same grade so no one would fail and no one would receive an A.
After the first test, the grades were averaged and everyone got a B.
The students who studied hard were upset and the students who studied little were happy.
As the second test rolled around, the students who studied little had studied even less and the ones who studied hard decided they wanted a free ride too so they studied little.
The second test average was a D! No one was happy.
When the 3rd test rolled around, the average was an F.
The scores never increased as bickering, blame and name-calling all resulted in hard feelings and no one would study for the benefit of anyone else.
All failed, to their great surprise, and the professor told them that socialism would also ultimately fail because when the reward is great, the effort to succeed is great but when government takes all the rewards away, no one will try or want to succeed.
It could not be any simpler than that!
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Note: To put this article into the context of the countries of the world being manipulated and coerced very quickly toward a socialistic dictatorship, as well as prophetic insights, visit: "Catholic Prophecy Today" at http://markbeast.blogspot.com/.


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The Devil Passes
By N.C. Hunter
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What price would you pay to get want you most desired? In the stylish country home of writer D.C. Magnus, egged on by the mysterious Reverend Nick Lucy, a group of English intellectuals and artists engage in a little game of Truth or Dare. When asked to reveal what it is they desire most, the surprises stem not so much from their answers, but how the charismatic Rev. Lucy proposes to make each of their dreams come true. The original cast included Basil Rathbone, Sybil Thorndike, Diana Wynyard, and Ernest Thesiger.


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This One Move Can Reduce Your Bloating In 30 Seconds Flat
Ray Bass is the associate movement and wellness editor at mindbodygreen and a NASM-Certified Personal Trainer. She holds a degree in creative writing from the University of Pennsylvania, with honors in nonfiction.
At mindbodygreen, we believe that movement is an essential part of life. Movement, like food, can be its own form of medicine—it can connect us to the earth, to our community, and to ourselves. That's why we created Movement Cures, a video series that underscores our bodies' ability to heal itself through movement. From common aches and pains to the occasional (or chronic) bloating, we're asking experts for their best answers to our everyday woes and sharing Movement Cures that can help you feel better.
Bloating is one of those ailments that, at some point or another, plagues us all. Menstrual cramps, indigestion, or food intolerances are common culprits, but sometimes knowing the cause doesn't matter—because all you want to do is make it stop.
For certified personal trainer, sub-elite marathon runner, and Flywheel instructor Emily Fayette, doing this move—which she's dubbed the "double knee torso-twist"—helps relieve a bit of the tension and discomfort caused by bloating.
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Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses (BPCG) is an independent environmental charity operating from a former municipal greenhouse site in the centre of Lambeths Brockwell Park. Our 3742m2 site comprises a series of demonstration gardens and facilities including two commercial-sized greenhouses. We use the space to host a variety of educational initiatives loosely based around wildlife, food growing and environmental education. Our activities include open access community volunteering, school visits, family events, courses and workshops, and a range of specific projects targeted at vulnerable sectors of the local community such as our weekly gardening sessions for SEN schools and community groups.
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Seattle Children's Hospital Outdoor Activity Area
Fun Facility
The Challenge
The kids receiving treatment at Seattle Children's Hospital have plenty on their minds already. Having somewhere to go and just be kids is an important part of setting their minds at ease and letting them know they are safe and in good hands. Like many of the activity areas we have provided for the health care industry in the past, special considerations needed to be taken regarding who was going to be using the environment and why.
The Solution
By placing the emphases on "exploring and discovery" rather than "running and climbing," we designed and fabricated this cheerful, Northwest-themed activity area for young patients and their siblings who need a little fresh air while visiting the hospital. Featuring a giant tree with a multitude of animals and insects hidden within the folds of its bark as well as a series of soft, mushroom pedestals and a maze of padded cattails, the elements of the activity area are designed to offer a safe low-impact option for patients and smaller children. This includes allowing plenty of space between the elements for wheelchairs or I.V. stands and a cushioned flooring material in case of any unplanned falls. Tying the whole area together are two friendly dragonflies that zoom overhead among some brightly colored shade canopies suspended from the ceiling.
Experience counts
For years now, we've been working with clients within the health care industry to provide a better, more compassionate environment for children who find themselves in need of medical attention. We feel proud to have been able to contribute our knowledge and experience in this way and believe that this kind of thoughtful approach is both smart and effective. More than that, it's good medicine.
- Client : Seattle Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center
- Design : Dillon Works, Inc.
- Location : Bellevue, Washington


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The Student Becomes the Teacher: Profile of a Rochdale Sacred Heart Alumni
Posted on 30th November 2017 at 11:33
Earlier this month we caught up with ex-Rochdale Sacred Heart Academy (RSH) learner Harry Wilson to see how he was getting on in the big wide world, Harry completed his 1st year with RSH but at the beginning of his 2nd year he was fortunate enough to be offered a job outside of the Academy. Therefore as a recent alumni we thought it might be good to have a catch up with him and get an update on his progress so that others can see the potential paths that can be created from our academies.
The Job
Harry has previously been coaching in schools across Greater Manchester but he has now acquired a permanent position coaching in a primary school. Day-to-day his job involves teaching different classes of children sports such as basketball, hockey, netball and tennis etc. And the different skills and techniques that come with each.
About RSH
Harry came to enroll at RSH after his sister came across a post from Mike Holt (academy manager at RSH) on Facebook and showed him as she felt it was something he could be interested in- looks like she was right! Harry then went along to an open day and instantly felt RSH was the perfect place for him, as he had left Hartford Hall his previous college as he felt it was stifling and unsuited to him as a very active and energetic individual. Whereas he found the vibe at RSH to be completely different to a traditional college; "it felt chilled, fun and engaging".
How his experiences at RSH prepared him for his current job
Harry stressed to us that he would never have acquired his current job without the qualification and skills gained through his experiences as a RSH academy member. To use Harry's own words; "the tutors (Mike, Ant and Matty) were great and engaging and I picked up some very valuable skills that helped me to grow in confidence. Including enhancing my social skills, leadership skills and presentation skills". As an example Harry confesses that before RSH he had only ever coached in front of 8-9 children and that with an increase to that number he found it a struggle to retain control and keep everyone focused (as I'm sure most would haha!). However at RSH he learnt to coach numbers of 20+ whilst keeping the group controlled and focused- an important learning curve for him. Harry credits this achievement to RSH ensuring learners regularly present, both as individuals and as members of a team to their fellow academy members- the environment is supportive and relaxed, providing the ideal conditions for learners to develop this skill. Harry also noted how he learnt and adapted different techniques through observing his tutors techniques, taking inspiration the techniques/styles of each coach, and as a result he is now "totally calm and confident in controlling a large class of children".
The Future...
Harry has great ambitions to set up his own coaching company in Manchester, designed around his mission to "make good quality coaching affordable for the majority and not just the elite". Harry told us that through his observations he has noticed that quality coaches are "ridiculously expensive for most children" which he quite rightly feels is very unfair. Therefore, with this gap in the market spied he aims to set up his company within the next 5 years. Harry told us that he has had this idea for a couple of years, and it was developed through his time at RSH and through talking with his tutors who gave him advice and tips for how he himself could go about for setting up his own company. It's always great to hear about ex-learners ambitions and plans for the future and we are extremely proud and happy to hear that Harry is doing so well and how RSH in partnership with us here at Onside have helped him along the way in his journey.
If you feel inspired by Harry's story then you'll be excited to know that Rochdale Sacred Heart's Academy are now recruiting for their 2018/19 season! So if you are aged 16-18 and love Football, or have ambitions for a career in the sport you won't want to miss this opportunity! Call Mike Holt on 07717878382 for an informal chat or email him on firstname.lastname@example.com to express an interest.
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An Emerging Field Group (EFG) consists of a small group of international researchers working in the field of learning and instruction active within a new, emerging field of research. EARLI offers these researchers the opportunity to work together during a short but intense period of time to explore the possibilities in their shared field of interest.
The aim of the EFG initiative is to support exploratory, innovative and risk-taking approaches, allowing its participants to focus on experimental and new fields of research, with an emphasis on exploration and process rather than output and product.
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Market View: Week Starting 31st AUG 2015
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|Market This Week
|Last week the NIFTY closed at 8000 registering a loss of 3.6% over last week. Monday was a black one as the market experienced one of the worst falls in its history. The fall and the panic is attributed to slowdown in china, falling crude which has led to falling bond prices in the US, falling commodity prices globally etc. However the good part was that the NIFTY gave good pull back rallies and respected the lower end of our consolidation channel of 7900-8650. The pullback rallies will also ensure that there will be some sort of SHORT coverings in future which would lead to small pull back rallies. A close below 7900 is definitely a problem but for now the situation is not that worse though there may be volatility. A cautious approach is definitely needed from us but the panic should not get into our heads. Rather the mantra should be to stay disciplined. If we see the overall situation, it is a perfect one for all the retail investors to get wiped off the market. The panic will always lead them to exit and stay away and then once the market starts rallying they will be clueless and miss the bus again. We should not let that happen to us. India has gathered a lot of attention after the slowdown in China. All eyes are rested on us now. It's just a matter of time! Nothing concrete can be said about the markets now and hence no point in reaching to any conclusions. Markets are in an indecisive mode for now. Therefore let's approach them one week at a time. As we lack triggers on the domestic front, markets would try to take global cues. The second series of the parliament session if successful might add the necessary fuel to the rally. On the global front a lot would depend on the US FED meeting scheduled in first week of September. Let's wait and watch and be patient. For this week we must be cautious and stay away from the markets! All the best!


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The 2018 Calisthenics Retreat
Friday 5th to Monday 8th October 2018
Wardlow Mires, Buxton, Derbyshire, England
Enjoy full board accommodation with luxury farm house catering
The natural setting in the beautiful Peak District and the luxury farm house accommodation provide the perfect setting to compliment to calisthenics training. The in-house chef we are providing will take care of all your nutritional needs (which we hope is going to include the outside BBQ and wood fire pizza oven!).
Personalised calisthenics screening and individualised programme design
This is the only time when you can get an individual physical movement assessment and a bespoke calisthenics training programme designed specifically for you.
Using our experience of screening and developing strength and conditioning programmes for elite athletes, the team will create a comprehensive programme and training plan for you and then coach you through the specifics of the thought process behind it and how to perform each of the exercises.
We don't offer this opportunity at any other time in the year so don't miss out!
Education development sessions
We're not just going to cover the practical side of calisthenics training on the field trip but we'll also include some 'lessons'.
These session will be fun and informal rather than a university lecture! Tim and Jacko have some great knowledge development sessions planned as we're passionate about educating our students and to help you understand how to optimise your training and write your own programmes.
They will include some basic exercise science and training theory so you know why you're doing what you're doing.
With all this, 'Redefining your Impossible' is only a matter of time!
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There will be optional Yoga sessions and sports massages will also be available – unfortunately these won't be led by Tim and Jacko!
We also have a VIP cottage for 2 available for those wanting the ultimate VIP experience (details on request).
The retreat is all about learning more about calisthenics, getting individualised support with your training and when you're all calisthenics'd out, having fun. The experience and your learning is of paramount importance to us so there will be plenty of opportunity throughout the four days to pick the brain of the co-founders of the School of Calisthenics.
Friday 5th October 2018
Upon arrival you'll get your first taste of the amazing cuisine you're going to enjoy for the next few days. We'll then start the personalised screening process where you'll have a one on one session with Tim or Jacko.
Once complete we'll do a late afternoon movement preparation + mobility session to get over any travel tightness and help you to relax in preparation for the next few days! Tim and Jacko will go on their own mini retreat to design your individualised training programme before we all come together again for dinner.
Saturday 6th October 2018
Our first full day starts with an (optional) yoga session to wake us up and set the day ahead before breakfast.
We'll then start with a short education session to explain the principles of your individualised training programmes before Tim and Jacko will take each of you through your individual programmes in pairs or small groups.
There will be some time to relax between sessions before we have lunch. The afternoon will include a group calisthenics training session before dinner, followed by an informal wrap up of the day and a Q+A over wine or soft drinks.
Sunday 7th October 2018
Sundays starts with an optional run / jog / walk / explore of the countryside before a relaxed breakfast. We'll then kick things off with our morning calisthenics training session.
We'll have some time for individual training and problem solving supported by Tim and Jacko before lunch. Having refuelled and maybe following the bliss of a Sunday afternoon nap we'll head out for another calisthenics training session in the afternoon. Finally we'll wrap things up on Sunday by enjoying our final evening meal together.
We want to make sure you leave with a plan for the next few months so we'll have some time discussing how you can maximise your training moving forwards. There will be more opportunity to ask any questions or just to sit back and enjoy the evening.
Monday 8th October 2018
The last day kicks off with breakfast before our final training session. We'll have a light lunch together before we say our emotional farewells around midday!
You will need to arrange your own travel to Peak District Holiday Barn, Wardlow Mires, Buxton, Derbyshire, England, SK178RW
Arrival 1pm Friday 5th October 2018
Depart 12-1pm Monday 8th October 2018
The cost per person or per room depends on the room choice with prices starting from £1000 per person.
This includes all training, individualised programming, breakfast, lunch and dinner with drinks at mealtimes, education sessions plus memories you'll never forget!
(Tim's average and Jacko's fantastic banter is also included free of charge!)
For more information and to book now
email: firstname.lastname@example.com to discuss your room and booking options.
Last years retreat sold out in less than 2 days! There are only 10 places available for this intimate calisthenics retreat and it's first come first serve so get in touch to avoid disappointment!