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Okay, I've had enough. I am DONE with this deployment. Where do I pick up my husband?
Can I swim there?
How about run? I can totally do that...as long as its not any farther than 13.1 miles...crap.
Nothing in particularly bad has happened this week or lately, I am just tired of it all.
I am tired of solo parenting. I thought having a two year old was bad, but its only getting worse as we approach three. It used to be cute when she told me "No", not so much anymore. I want to be able to take a shower without worrying about what Little Miss is going to get into, Mommy is in the shower time for a makeover! I want to be able to spend time on the laptop without feeling guilty that Little Miss is having to play all by herself, at least if Hubs is home he can keep her entertained while I am starting endlessly at Pinterest. On the up side, I somehow managed to potty train her.
Oops, I just realized I put her to bed without her night time diaper on. Guess I'll be doing MORE laundry tomorrow...
I am tired of changing the cat litter, taking out the garbage, and mowing the lawn. I am ready for the man slave to come home.
I am tired of dealing with it all alone. So much has happened this deployment, its been nearly overwhelming. While Hubs has been there for me as much as he could be, its hard when they are thousands of miles away and in a different time zone. Honestly, I feel like I don't want him to stress out as much as I do so I don't make that big of a deal out of it (to him). How will Hubs being stressed on deployment help out at all? I am just exhausted. No matter how much sleep I get I am just drained by the end of the day. I have alot on my plate and even more on my mind; I am ready to have my husband home to help manage everything.
I am ready to feel attractive again, to feel sexy. I have been working my ass off and I'm ready to have someone "appreciate it". I could expound on this even more, but I'll keep it classy folks. You all know where this is going...
So from here on out, I am jam-packing my schedule in the hopes that time will fly by even faster. Festivals for the next 3 weekends full of screaming kids? You betcha. Coming up with sewing projects just because? Definitely. Working out both at the gym AND running around the neighborhood? Damn right.
Who knows, I may get so tired of waiting for Homecoming that I may have to run to get my sailor...better train hard.
Monday, September 24, 2012
Running to the Deployment Finish Line!
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Tri-athalon!! Bike to the beach, run to the inlet and swim to the boat! ill meet you in Italy with a sandwich =]ReplyDelete
You are allowed to be fed up with deployments, and dont feel bad about it. No one should have to go through days without their loved ones, but we do and we do what we can to make the time go by. Im glad you have things to keep you busy, and cant wait for you to be reunited with your husband <3
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The Knottery: "GOBBLE" takes 25% off any purchase, including sale items I believe. Be aware that shipping is $5.99 and will negate most of your discount if your purchase is fairly small, like mine was. Kind of disappointing but it's still money saved.
Ludlow Sportcoat in Japanese Chambray is down to $59 on JC's website(code:HOLIDAY). Very versatile and unconstructed sportcoat for warmer months.
I believe Joe reviewed the other sportcoat (cotton version, also down to $59) in one of his previous posts.
EDIT: Nevermind, he mentioned this one as well:
Look for this in the mail.
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Mr. Porter has the Billy Reid Bond Peacoat for 30% off today: http://www.mrporter.com/en-us/mens/b...ea-coat/463127
Jack Spade Surplus Sale went live today (random markdowns on random items).
Myself am really thinking about finally getting a grown-up laptop bag / briefcase. Anyone have thoughts on this: http://surplus.jackspade.com/on/dema...=bags&start=13
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Google had the attention of the tech media and blogosphere most of last week by virtue of their annual I/O event, during which they announced many new products, services, and initiatives. One of those new products is the Chrome Book – a web-only laptop that aims to change personal computing forever by stripping out hardware and taking our computing experience into the cloud. To help explain (and sell) the Chrome Book to consumers, Google created a fantastic online video that is simple yet full of humor.
The Google Chrome Book Video Ads
The Chrome Book is a clever idea, and likely a fairly decent indicator of where we're headed, but it's also a bit ahead of its time. The device – and the need for it – require a little "selling" with the public, who don't always know their cloud from their internal hard drive. How exactly is the Chrome Book different from a regular laptop? Why does it boot directly to the browser? What do you mean I won't be able to change my desktop background. These are questions the public will be asking; thankfully, Google's already got a handy – and funny – answer.
Check out the multi-purpose video Google created to help demystify the Chrome Book:
It's quite possibly the first commercial I've ever seen for a consumer product that includes the warning, "Don't throw it in the river."
They've also made a second web video ad, which is a bit more "cute" than outright "funny," and concentrates more pointing out one of the biggest headaches of traditional personal computing – boot time:
Is Chrome Book Ahead Of Its Time?
There are many who feel like this kind of cloud-based set-up is where personal computing is heading. I happen to be one of them. But I do still think it's a little ways off. Most consumers just aren't ready to make the leap to a device that has no hard drive and no wallpaper – and that uses the web for everything. Despite the fact that technology has advanced to a place where this kind of machine is possible, the public is on a learning curve. It might take a while for them to find comfort with a computer this – light.
Don't forget how many shrugged shoulders Apple saw when they released the Macbook Air. People simply didn't understand a new laptop that had no CD/DVD drive or any real hard drive space to speak of. Yet a few years later, it's selling quite well, thank you very much.
So don't let the naysayers convince you that Chrome Book can't sell. It can. It may have an uphill climb–as does any product that first needs to educate the public about a problem before then selling them the solution–but it can sell. Macbook Air, tablet devices, and even smart phones are all increasing in usage and popularity, teaching the public little by little that they don't need local memory or disc drives – teaching them to rely on browser-based utilities whether or not they even know that's what they're learning.
Why The Video Ad Works
Which brings me back to the Google video. If they just released the Chrome Book without a simple explanation marketing piece, the public probably wouldn't see it as something new – it might get lost in a sea of other laptops – it looks just like a laptop, after all.
And Chrome Book is about more than selling devices. Google is trying to usher in a bit of revolution for personal computing. And when you consider how many Google services stand to benefit from a public shift to the cloud – YouTube, Docs, Calendar, the just-announced music storage service – you can see why they'd be interested in taking the time to educate them.
And their first ad out of the gate is a fantastic one.. one that educates while simultaneously entertaining. It won't single handedly win the marketing battle and make Chrome Book an instant success, but it'll help a great deal.


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Granada eyes pair of soap mag spin-offs
Granada Television is planning standalone spin-off magazines of its two major soaps, Emmerdale and Coronation Street.
The company has appointed Scorpio Multimedia to publish a one-off magazine for Emmerdale, which will go on the shelves on October 7. Emmerdale Stars will be priced at £2.60 and have an initial print run of 100,000 copies.
It is understood that the contract publisher is in talks with Granada to produce a magazine for Coronation Street as well, but no firm plans have been made for the launch of the soap's first spin-off magazine.
The roll-out of Emmerdale Stars will coincide with the soap's 30th anniversary.
Scorpio Multimedia also produces the Cable Guide and NTL:guide TV listings magazines. Both titles have been hit by plummeting circulation figures. The Audit Bureau of Circulations data for January to June 2002 shows Cable Guide fell 50.9 per cent year-on-year to a circulation of 512,612. NTL:guide slumped 87.5 per cent year-on-year to 229,757.


text: Two researchers from Cairo University - Egypt have started a research project at Twente University on reversible building design and logistics. The mobility of the two researchers is financed by the EU-funded Tempus projected entitled "Building Information Modelling: Integrated Design Environment for Engineering Education (BIMIDE3)". Ahmed Mohamed Lofty Elmaraghy and Usama Mohamed Atteya were invited for a three-month project based on the quality of a proposal they submitted as a part of their research work required for the MSc IEDM program funded by the EU Tempus programme. Ahmed will be working on a blueprint for a serious game on reversible logistics. Usama will work on identifying BIM needs and a prototype for a virtual simulator for reversible building design. These two projects closely tie together with the research work Marc is conducting at the moment.


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The internet is really big place. Thank goodness Al Gore blessed all of us with his invention. Without him we would not know that Snooki is going to give birth to a little Snook-ette or that Urkel is on the next season of Dancing with the Stars. The internet has given humans infinite possibilities for experiencing their 15 minutes of fame. I did some market research recently just for this blog (I'm really dedicated to giving you guys the cold, hard facts of life) And I've compiled the best methods for breaking through the barriers and becoming popular on the internet.
Post Adorable Pictures/Videos of Your Cat
Check this guy out!
Just an everyday cat, wearing a bow tie and speaking with improper grammar. ADORABLE. Whoever made this, you are automatically the greatest person in the world to me. Who doesn't love a talking cat? That's just precious. Cat's doing everyday activities while asking things like, "I can haz chezberger?" is maybe the greatest fad to ever hit the internet. Let's keep doing this guys. Talking cats never get old.
Get Hit in the Gonads
This really only works for males. People think it's hilarious when males get hit with baseball bats/fall off skateboards/really anything that cause physical harm. I don't know why we as humans laugh when people are in pain, but we do. So if you want to be popular, film yourself getting seriously injured, upload that sucker to YouTube and there you go. Internet star.
Have Millions of Followers on Twitter
Becoming popular on twitter is a whole other issue in itself. But you're in luck!! I've already addressed this with Amanda's Super Easy Twitter Guide. You're welcome!
Make a YouTube Video Asking a Celebrity Out on a Date
This has worked for several people. Such as this fine young lady.
She asked out ol' JT and he answered by going with her to the ball. And now this girl is probably the most popular person in her hometown. (and she may also be on Jessica Biel's hit-list, I feel like Biel has a big hit-list. She looks angry) She's served as inspiration to many others in trying to get a date with a celebrity. Which reminds me…I need to check and see why Sidney Crosby hasn't responded to my video yet. He's not doing anything right now. However I digress. Basically, if you make a video specifically addressed to a celebrity and that particular celebrity responds, BAM, overnight stardom. You'll probably even get to be on TMZ. Everyone wants that!
Be the Most Hilarious Blogger Ever
Um. Hello, obviously I've got this one down to a t. I'm pretty much the best. So don't even try this one. I've got the market cornered on hilarious blogging. I'm really funny. And humble.
Miscellaneous Other Reasons Which I Do Not Recommend.
There are several other ways with which one can gain internet popularity. I do not recommend these methods. Things like being 'the world's dumbest criminal' or someone unable to hold their liquor. Not a good thing to be popular for. And then there are the unmentionable reasons for internet popularity. I do not approve of these, nor do most respectable humans.
So now that I have educated you on the best way to be internet-awesome, you know what to do. What are you waiting for? GET STARTED!
[Disclaimer: Al Gore didn't really invent the internet. I did none market research. I don't actually find those cat pictures humorous. I do not recommend getting hit in the gonads. I only have 35 Twitter followers, the Twitter guide is not effective. I didn't make a video for Sidney Crosby. No one wants to be on TMZ. I'm really not the most hilarious blogger, I'm not even in the top 9,000,000. I'm a terrible person to come to for advice. And I seem to be a chronic liar]
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- 12 Most Hilarious Parody Accounts on Twitter By Cara Friedman (12most.com)


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BARCELONA, Spain ― South Korean tech giant LG Electronics is looking to introduce a fingerprint sensor on its new flagship smartphone G4 in a bid to jump into the red-hot mobile payments market, according to multiple sources on Wednesday.
"LG Electronics has recently decided to deploy a fingerprint sensor on its next flagship smartphone and the scanner will be placed at the back of the device," said an industry source close to the matter, on condition of anonymity.
He predicted that the sensor could be embedded in the power button on the back ― a unique feature of LG smartphones.
LG officials denied the alleged plan to adopt a fingerprint sensor in the coming smartphone.
LG has long considered the adoption of a fingerprint reader on smartphones since the launch of Apple's iPhone 5, which came equipped with a biometric module for fingerprint scanning for the first time globally in 2013.
The Seoul-headquartered firm, however, has refrained from packing a fingerprint module into its handsets mostly due its cost effectiveness and given that the technology was still in its infancy.
"LG has been left behind in the race for fintech (portmanteau of finance and technology) as it has continued to postpone the adoption of fingerprint technology," another source said.
"With more global smartphone-makers incorporating a fingerprint reader, which is a security measure for mobile payments, LG may have had few options left but to deploy the authentication sensor for its next marquee smartphone," he added.
LG was initially planning to install the fingerprint reader on the G3 last year, but ditched the move at the last minute and used a pattern-based security solution called the Knock-on code.
At a press meeting Tuesday in Barcelona at the Mobile World Congress trade show, the company's new mobile chief Cho Ju-no said the company would unveil the G4 within the second quarter of this year and another premium handset in the latter half of the year.
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Hi, Friends! I have so much to tell you today. It's MOVING DAY! If you didn't know, Justin, Heidi and I are headed back to the east coast from California where we've been for the last two years. We are super excited for the move because we purchased a home and are chomping at the bit to get into it. It's going to be such a change from where we are now... we will finally have central heat & air, an ice maker, a dishwasher, and a walk-in closet! Yay! We will be staying with family and in a hotel for a week or two while we wait to close on the house, and while our cars and belongings travel from Sacramento to Virginia. If you've never moved cross country, boy, is it a lot of logistics! I think the hardest part is packing things into storage and deciding what will come with you. For example, you can't ship liquids via a moving company so you either have to throw them out or pack them in your luggage. Needless to say, we've thrown a lot of stuff away and my "liquid" specific bag is 43 pounds of makeup and toiletries. All packed in towels and bubble wrap so that they hopefully survive the plane ride. Another thing you have to keep in mind is traveling with all of your sensitive documents. I got Justin and I accordion folders to organize everything important on paper and thankfully he's willing to carry those along in his backpack. When I moved to California back in 2016 I wrote a post with helpful tips you can read HERE.
Anyhow... On to today's exciting post about my new extensions from Luxy Hair!
($39 dupe) | LEOPARD LOAFERS: Halogen | TORTOISE SUNGLASSES: Karen Walker
I feel so blessed Luxy Hair was kind enough to send me this gorgeous set of extensions! Seriously, thank you so much Luxy Hair! I have to say, I never ever thought I'd wear extensions. For most of my life, I've had very long hair and fortunately am able to grow thick long hair fairly quickly (which I am very thankful for). So in my mind, I wasn't an "extension type of girl." But as I've been growing out my hair I notice more and more that I'm getting the long hair bug. Where I envy those with long luscious locks like I used to have. So, when Luxy Hair reached out to me the answer was a huge "YES!" And I have to say I am extremely pleased with the quality, length, and thickness of the extensions. And I'm shocked by the color! I was worried none of the colors would match well since I have balayage in my hair but the dirty blonde was just right. FYI you can actually color the extensions darker if you wish (just no bleach or lightening). AND you can curl, straighten, and wash them! How cool is that?!
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Welcome! This site is where I provide young female chess players with updates on important chess news as well as upcoming girl's tournaments. It is also a site where young players and their parents / coaches can productively discuss or ask questions about various chess issues! Your comments are welcome and appreciated! *** WIN WITH GRACE, LOSE WITH DIGNITY! TM 2012 Susan Polgar © ***
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Born into a family of chess enthusiasts
Morgan Mahowald was born into a family of chess enthusiasts. "I'm one of the only kids I've run across who competes in tournaments but can't beat their parents."
One teen is taking her skills to a national competition.
By ALEX ROBINSON , Star Tribune
Last update: April 28, 2009 - 8:12 PM
Minneapolis Star Tribune - Minneapolis, MN, USA
Morgan Mahowald, a 17-year-old Robbinsdale Cooper High School senior, was born into a world of chess.
Her parents met each other at a chess club and said that, as a baby, she used chess pieces to teethe -- and she played her first tournament at only 3 years old.
"Chess isn't a game, it's not even really a sport, it's a way of life," said Morgan.
The New Hope teen will put her chess experience to the test in August at a national high school girls' chess tournament, which she qualified for by winning the state high school girls' championship last month.
Morgan also qualified for the national tournament last year and is making a repeat appearance.
Despite Morgan's success, she stays grounded, perhaps because she's not even the best chess player in her family.
Her dad, Matt Mahowald, is a veteran tournament player, a chess coach and holds the national title of a chess master -- he said it's not uncommon for him to spend up to eight hours preparing for a single game. Her mom, Daa Mahowald, is one of the stronger women players in the area, and organizes chess camps for girls. The Mahowalds also run the chess club at Cooper.
To have a family so involved in chess is rare, Daa Mahowald said. Many kids who participate in national tournaments are coached by professional chess coaches who can charge up to $100 per hour, she said. Morgan just takes lessons from her dad.
"I'm one of the only kids I've run across who competes in tournaments but can't beat their parents," Morgan said.
Although Morgan had played chess nearly all of her life, she didn't truly start taking the game seriously until about two years ago when she went with her dad to play chess at Santa Monica pier in California -- an area well-known by serious chess players.
While there, Morgan played a variety of interesting people, and many of them were beach bums who she said "were actually really good."
"I've never had so much fun playing chess before," she said.
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Going home.
Since its 30th Australian time, it means I'm going home tomorrow !!!
Melbourne is truly beautiful but Sitiawan is where the heart is.
Many people here have never heard of Sitiawan let alone been there but fret not, check peekashu.com more for the next two weeks as I'll be bringing it all back to the heart.
So excited to get back to the best place on earth !
Red wine mee sua, kompiang, kampuang, loud foochow people HELLO !


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My photos today were taken by Margot Mouton of Orange Dust Photography. An amazing lady and a friend, from now on she's going to take my photos. (Whooooop!!) I can't believe my good luck. And I'm not going to jinx it by saying too much about her today. But yep, she's SUCH a talented photog and I'm so glad everything worked out for us to take pictures together!
On a style note, I was missing wearing shorts so much because of this friggin' winter. I was even thinking of just braving the cold and wearing them for a shoot. But today there was a dust storm and it was h-o-t. Perfect day for shorts! The dust is a menace, (I have fine sand settled in my scalp, natch) but I admit I love this weather!


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I had a whistle stop trip to Qatar for the opening race of the 2012 MotoGP season. Owing to works commitments I was only able to arrive in the desert kingdom hours before the start of the race. It was however a very rewarding night to be in Losail.
Having been in Valencia for the final 125cc race in history it was special to be present at the opening race of its Moto3 successor. In Grand Prix racing one door closes and another opens but the Moto3 class seems to have recaptured the intensity that was missing in the closing years of the venerable 125 class.
In recent years the title was effectively decided by which bikes Aprilia gave to whom. Ajo and Aspar dominated the last six years by virtue of having a vastly superior factory bike from the Noale based manufacturer.
The new class however removes such an advantage and similar to the Moto2 class it has produced a vastly different array of riders challenging at the front of the field. Whereas in 125s riders such as Louis Rossi could only challenge for the lower points scoring positions in Qatar the Frenchman ran in the front five in the opening laps before steadily falling to a solid top finish. For Zulfahmi Khairuddin it was a similar story with the Malaysian finishing a career best sixth in Qatar.
The change to 250cc four-stroke Moto3 bike has rejunivinated a flagging class had struggled for relevance in the real world marketplace and competitive action on class. The new class however resembles what 125cc had once been with ultra competitive fields and close racing. The change to four stroke engines have meant that the soundtrack has changed but the action has reverted to an earlier age of the smallest Grand Prix class.
The levelling of the playing field has meant that riders such as the aforementioned Rossi and Khairuddin can compete at the front but it hasn't changed who the leading riders are. Both Maverick Vinales and Sandro Cortese were consistent podium finishers in the 125cc class and both set the pace throughout the weekend. They were however joined by a surprise package in the form of Romano Fenati.
The Italian rookie stunned everyone with an assured race to second that saw him lead for the opening five laps and harry and hastle Vinales for much of the 18 laps. To come into the Grand Prix paddock and make such an instant impact is an amazing achievement, one that not even the likes of Vinales, Marc Marquez or Dani Pedrosa can boast in recent years.
Fenati's assured race points to the podium also will have served as a much needed shot in the arm for young Italian riders coming through to the ranks of Grand Prix racers. Recent years have seen Spain dominate the lower classes and withItalyhaving been searching for the next Valentino Rossi for years it seems that with Fenati that search may finally be over.
It's a lot of pressure to put on a youngsters shoulders but given how impressive his debut performance was it is inevitable that the pressure will find the 16 year old sooner rather than later. With the machinery on a much more equal basis and with no previous data to use the Moto3 race saw a host of rookies join Fenati as having superb baptisms in the GP paddock. Arthur Sissis and Alex Rins also finished in the top ten with both looking very impressive and consistent throughout the race.
Moto2 was as exciting as ever with the third year of the class opening with a race for the ages…..but in saying that we often talk of Moto2 races as being "instant classics!" The series has gone from strength to strength in its two year existence and is for many fans the highlight of the weekend.
In Qatar the race evolved into a tight scrap for the lead involving eventual winner Marc Marquez and pole sitter Thomas Luthi. The pair clashed on the final lap with Marquez moving across to the outside of the track at turn one, to take the racing line, after slipstreaming past Luthi.
The Spaniard however was not completely past Luthi and the Swiss star, who dominated practice and qualifying, refused to cede the position and was pushed wide. Luthi would eventually finsh the race fifth. There was nothing illegal about what Marquez did and it is seen time and again in racing but whereas most time the rider in Luthi's position will sit up, and the force of the wind hitting his body will slow the bike, and avoid an incident in this case Luthi decided to dig in his heals. It ended up costing him the opportunity to win the race.
With Andrea Iannone able to fight his way past to the lead Marquez needed to slipstream past his rival across the line to claim the win.
Seeing Pol Espargaro on the lowest step of the rostrum was also a welcome sign of the Spanish rider recovering from what was a disappointing rookie campaign last year. His speed in the final races of the season, including a podium inAustralia, showed that the fiery determination that he showed in 125s would be translated to Moto2.
Opening the season however with his third podium in the class however shows that in the coming year we should see the Pons rider at the front of the field. His riding style makes him one of the most intriguing riders to see in wheel to wheel combat and with Iannone also displaying the same characteristics fireworks are sure to fly between the pair, just as they did in 125s.
Espargaro led during the middle stages of the race before falling back from the lead battle and claiming a podium spot ahead of his teammate Esteve Rabat.
Last year races in the MotoGP class were processional however with the 800cc coming to an end the class has been invigorated. New life has taken over the premier class and in Qatar we saw the first signs of just how positive the growth was throughout the winter.
Casey Stoner, Jorge Lorenzo and Dani Pedrosa are the three best motorcyclists on the planet and inQatarthey served up a thrilling race. Stoner led for most of the race until in the final five laps he was suddenly caught by his pursuers. Standing trackside and with no big screen TVs available to me I was shocked to see the leading trio all in close company coming into view five laps from the end.
I instantly surmised, wrongly, that Casey had simply "cooked" his tyres and pushed too hard in the early stages to open his lead. Throughout the weekend the riders talked of how the new Bridgestone now lost grip and how in the race tyre management would play a key role.
My initial thoughts on Stoner's problems were I would later find unfounded. The reigning champion was suffering a severe case of arm pump and was struggling even to keep his throttle open on the straights.
Lorenzo and Pedrosa felt no need to ask if Casey was OK as they powered past him into the lead. Pedrosa endured rather than enjoyed most of the weekend in Qatar. The race came hot on the heels of stories of Dani cheating on his yachtsman exams and a practice crash and a lowly grid position hardly gave rise to hopes of a strong race.
As ever however Dani made a storming start and powered from the third row of the grid to second; Stoner relegated to third. The Australian however wasted time in getting to the front and by lap four he was already opening a lead.
Lorenzo and Pedrosa gave chase but, as had been expected before the weekend, Stoner was in a class of his own….before his arm started to limit his performance. Before the weekend it seemed that would be little chance of anyone catching Stoner but the effects of his arm and a much more competitive Yamaha really gave us a thrilling spectacle.
Lorenzo's pole lap was one of the best of his career and after the race the former champion talked of a "perfect weekend" but now the problem is moving the bike forward and developing it.
All the teams are at the start of their development cycle but one cycle is showing dangerous signs of breaking. After the race Valentino Rossi angrily talked of how he "can't ride the new Ducati" and the Italian superstar also said "This Ducati has problems: I gave indications over where to intervene, but we didn't solve our problems."
His comments indicate that Ducati have not listened to his complaints and solved the problems as he wanted. With Nicky Hayden and Hector Barbera both finishing in the top eight it was clear that the bike was much more competitive than Rossi was able to ride it. As unbelievable as it seems aboard the Ducati the 105 times Grand Prix is an ordinary rider. Just as we saw numerous riders before him Rossi cannot get his head around how to ride the Bologna machine.
With Rossi clearly getting more and more disillusioned it is heartbreaking to see the greatest rider of his generation, and I would say any generation, effectively just making up the numbers. After the race Rossi commented that even catching Hayden is impossible.
After a career spanning seven different types of bikes and nine championships Rossi now faces the biggest question of his career; is it worth the aggravation to continue?
He is a proud man and will want to finish what he started with Ducati. At the time of his announcement as rider it seemed like a match made in heaven. Italian racing royalty coming together but the hype has never been matched with on track performance.
A solitary podium finish last year, gifted after Pedrosa and Marco Simoncelli crashed inLe Mans, is the lone highlight of their relationship andQatarshowed that the change to the 1000s will make little difference.
Even accounting for the clash with Barbera, which Rossi said cost him the chance of fighting for fifth, you would have to ask the question of whether it is worth continuing past the end of their agreement if all Rossi can do is battle for sixth position, at best.
At the end of the season Rossi will have to ask himself whether it is spending more time with Ducati is best for him….or whether it would be wiser to call time on his glittering career.
Racing in the night was an interesting spectacle. Having been at Daytona in February for the Daytona 500 it was not my first experience of floodlights lining a track but coming through the desert and suddenly seeing the floodlit Losail International Circuit was certainly an unusual experience.
The schedule of the weekend, spread over four days, would also leave you constantly in a state of flux. For me arriving late on Sunday morning and off loading my bags in a hotel room before heading to the track was very draining but speaking to others in the paddock the change of routine is very difficult to adjust to.
Adrenalin fuels everyone during the Qatar weekend with night racing a unique occurance to this race. But by three o'clock on race I was drained of energy as I sat back and tried to finish my race reports and transcribe an interview. After a long day travelling I was spent and needing rest.
The day ended soon after for me but not before I thought of the prospect of a year to remember in all three classes. Parity has returned to the smallest class, remained in Moto2 and in MotoGP the best riders in the world now have the chance to race one other.Qatar is just one of 18 races in the 2012 season but while the desert race is filled with unique features such as night racing the hope is that the quality of racing in the MotoGP class will be common to all other rounds of the championship.
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In October, Tacoma's Broadway Center hosted a weekend-long arts and cultural festival in the heart of downtown Tacoma—the 2011 Fall Free for All. We managed to capture a few of the excellent music performances by some of the northwest's best local musicians.
Above is the first video—locals Concours d'Elegance blowing away the crowd with their tight new wave jams and captivating stage show.
Below is a look at Portland's soulful and face-melting Drew Grow & The Pastors' Wives:
And here's some dreamy otherworldliness from Portland's Laura Gibson:
Stay tuned for more videos, and in the meantime peruse our gallery of photos from the entire weekend…
The Round featuring musicians Noah Gunderson, Kris Doty and Nick Principe
Portland Cello Project featuring Drew Grow and Seth Schaper of Drew Grow and the Pastors' Wives
Drew Grow and the Pastors' Wives
festival music curator Aaron Stevens of Goldfinch
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Portland Cello Project featuring Kevin Sur of Indian Valley Line and Kelli Schaefer
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The Making of Swag Golf
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Breastfeeding is a Right. Nursers unite!
Laura Trickle, a mother committed to breastfeeding, was called to jury duty and brought her baby even though her request to bring the child was denied. She will now have to face the court herself.
Breastfeeding women are exempted from jury duty in 12 states. It ought to be in all states. The rabbis teach that a mother should determine whether or not she should nurse and no one else, not even her husband.
If she (the mother) says that she wishes to nurse her child and he (the father) says that she shall not nurse it, we listen to her (because) the suffering would be hers. What about where he says that she shall nurse (the child) and she says that she will not nurse it? Whenever (nursing by the mother) is not the practice of her family, of course, we listen to her (Ketubot 61a).
The rabbis even appreciated that many women may choose to nurse for an extended period of time.
A child nurses continuously for twenty-four months. From that age onward (he is to be regarded) as one who sucks an abominable thing: these are the words of Rabbi Eliezer. And Rabbi Joshua says: (He may be breast fed) even for five years continuously (Niddah 2:3).
The rabbis even believe that women should be exempt from work when nursing.
A woman is obligated to care (tippul) for her child for the entire twenty-four months. Whether it is her child or whether it was a child given to her to nurse, the woman who is given a child to nurse should not do work (while caring) for him and should not suckle another child with him (Niddah 2:4).
There are solid scientific data supporting this. Breastfeeding, which is endorsed by many medical organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, is obviously the preferred method of feeding for infants, as a mother's milk is far better suited to provide the proper balance of vitamins and other nutrients than other methods, and also is the best way to provide infants with resistance to harmful bacteria and viruses. The benefits for breastfeeding for the infant are many:
- Infants who are exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months of life are less likely to be hospitalized or be brought to a healthcare provider for care, as they have less likelihood for respiratory ailments, ear infections, or persistent diarrhea
- Breastfed babies have a reduced incidence of allergies, asthma, and incidence of sudden death infant syndrome (SIDS)
- Children who were breastfed are more likely to gain weight in a more gradual way and have higher IQ scores than children who were not breastfed
In addition, there is ongoing research to determine whether anecdotal evidence concerning whether there is a connection between breastfeeding and reduced risk for obesity, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer.
Mothers also benefit from breastfeeding. In addition to the bonding that occurs through the physical contact with infant children and the knowledge that breastfeeding provides the child with the best chance for a healthy life, breastfeeding helps the mother by lowering her risk for breast and ovarian cancer, assists in the lowering of weight following pregnancy, helps restore the uterus to its size before pregnancy, and saves the time and money that would otherwise be devoted to purchasing and preparing infant formula.
In spite of this evidence, mothers who attempt to breastfeed in public continue to be challenged. Consider these examples over the past 10 years:
- In 2006, Emily Gillette was taken off an airliner while it was still on the ground for refusing to adequately cover herself while breastfeeding her infant child. The case was only settled for an undisclosed sum in 2012, and there is no guarantee that the airline will not repeat this behavior in the future.
- In April 2007, Jessica Mayo-Swimeley brought her 17-month son Tobin in for brain tumor surgery and then a follow-up procedure. Afterward, she stayed at a Ronald McDonald House in Houston, Texas. When she tried to breastfeed Tobin in a public area, she was told that she could only do it in her private room (in spite of a Texas law permitting breastfeeding in public areas). When she complained, she was advised to seek accommodations elsewhere. Only after the story reached the Internet and there was a flood of protests did Ronald McDonald back off.
As of the writing of this article, today Laura Trickle has been charged with contempt of court for reporting for jury duty with her infant son instead of arranging for other childcare arrangements. The notice sent to her read that she had "willfully and contemptuously appeared for jury service with her child and no one to care for the child." On Thursday, October 24, she will appear in court to challenge the citation, which entails possible jail time and up to a $500 fine. It is perverse to prevent a mother from engaging in a scientifically proven healthful practice and pay out of her own funds for childcare in order to perform jury service. Breastfeeding is healthful, and should not be a crime. If a mother has left the workface to care for a child, she should be granted a deferral from jury duty (even if she is not nursing). We must come together to promote best health practices, support for new mothers, and stronger parental rights.
Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz is the Executive Director of the Valley Beit Midrash, the Founder & President of Uri L'Tzedek, the Founder and CEO of The Shamayim V'Aretz Institute and the author of "Jewish Ethics & Social Justice: A Guide for the 21st Century." Newsweek named Rav Shmuly one of the top 50 rabbis in America."


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Embrace are to record the official England World Cup song, 'World At Your Feet'.
After speculation linking the track with bands including Kaiser Chiefs, the Football Association has this morning (March 28) confirmed Embrace will record the track, to be released prior to the World Cup.
The band were approached by the FA earlier this year and jumped at the chance to be part of the traditional World Cup preparations by writing a track for the team.
Lead singer Danny McNamara said: "The band can't wait to get into the studio and record the new track. We think we've got a really good song and hopefully it will repeat the success of previous songs like New Order's 'World in Motion'."
A spokesperson for the FA added: "The official England World Cup song has become something of an institution and it is really important that we have an original and exciting track. We're confident that Embrace's song will capture the imagination of the fans and players alike.
"With only 75 days to go until England's first game against Paraguay everybody has been asking who will get the gig. We'd like to think we've pulled off something of a coup by bagging such a great band and keeping it secret… until now."
Bookmakers are making the track 1-9 to hit the number one spot when it is released. Embrace are currently at Number Two in the UK singles chart with 'Nature's Law'.


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The phrases Rest, Relaxation and Rejuvenation are just a few of the permanent residents at Xanadu and they are pampered by Love, Privacy and Peace of Mind. "Xanadu" in keeping with the origins of its name is magically tucked away in the soul cleansing tranquility of the Island's Northern Range, yet is an oasis in plain sight, easily found by pleasure seekers and those desiring a get-away from the urban jungle. Indeed…Xanadu offers the best of both modernization and nature. Our visiting Cousins enjoy all the privacy and personal attention of the most intimate Casa-styled resort.
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Our hotel distinguishes itself with a stylish ambience with a cosy atmosphere. Our beautiful rooms have been furnished with loving attention to detail and modern comfort. Our wellness area, with sauna & infrared cabin, invites you to relax and dream. The tempting delicacies from our kitchen help your winter or summer holiday in Leogang be a real pleasurable culinary experience.
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Deluxe Catering Inc. was created by some of Calgary's most experienced catering talents, with years of dedicated service in the Culinary Arts, event planning, and catering solutions. We have provided catering services to everything from small intimate gatherings to major corporate and entertainment events.
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We launched KinderPerfect last year with a 200-card game that rocked Kickstarter and quickly became a Top 100 Card Game on Amazon. Yet, we knew there was more fun in modern parenting.
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Defeat isn't a word to associate with cleaning a stain. But let's be realistic – every now and again, you meet with a mark that you just can't shift even though you've tried everything you can think of. When you reach that point, try these tips:
Seek expert advice: Take the item along to a dry-cleaner, even if it is washable. They may have met with a similar problem and found a unique or unconventional approach that worked.
Take more risk: If you cannot bear to use the item as it is, it's not such a big deal to risk destroying it altogether by using too harsh a stain treatment. So decide to ignore the care label and wash at a hotter temperature than is recommended. Or wash a non-washable. Remember you're doing this only as a last resort and that you could ruin the item completely.
Cut the stain out: On carpet, hold small scissors as horizontal as you can to cut away damaged pile. On laminate or wood floor, refit a new panel.
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Only wear the shirt under jumpers.
Adjust curtain pleats at the top to hide a stain within a fold of fabric.
Turn up shirt cuffs and skirt and trouser hems if possible.
Add trimmings, badges, or bows to cushions, children's clothes, or tableware.
Bleach out the stain: On whites, this is generally a good idea. But it's a last resort for coloureds, as you'll remove colour throughout.
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The Physician's Guide To The Managment of Huntington's DiseaseThe Movement Disorder (CHAPTER 3)
Swallowing Problems
Patients may have difficulty adjusting to different textures of food, and may do better if they finish each item on the
plate in turn.
In late HD, when even liquids may.be difficult to swallow, the texture of food should be soft and smooth, and liquids may
be thickened with an additive (see Appendix 3).
For those patients who may be unable to follow instructions reliably, a caregiver can cut the food in advance, and ensure
that each mouthful has been completely chewed and swallowed before the next bite is begun.
Supervision throughout the meal may be necessary, and the family or caregiver should be taught to perform the Heimlich
In some cases, eating eventually requires so much energy and concentration that the patient becomes tired and frustrated
before consuming adequate amounts of food.
Weight loss, very prolonged mealtimes or an inability to handle utensils may be the signal that he will need to be fed
for at least part of the meal. Self-feeding may be prolonged by having the patient eat more frequent, but smaller meals, and
by using "finger foods."
The transition to assisted feeding does not have to be all or nothing, as patients may still be able to eat unassisted
at certain times and be fed at other times.
Choking may decrease once self-feeding is stopped, because the caregiver will have greater control over the size and frequency
of the bites. The caregiver should still promote eating slowly, and not talking while eating, and should make sure the mouth
is empty before each bite.
With supervision, most patients are able to assist with feeding and to take adequate amounts of food by mouth quite far
into the illness.
However, before dysphagia and communication difficulties become severe, the issue of feeding tubes should be discussed
with the patient and family, to ensure that appropriate nutrition can be maintained throughout the illness.
A gastrostomy tube can clearly improve nutritional status in a debilitated person with severe dysphagia, and may prolong
life. However, patients and families may not desire this intervention late in the course of HD. The question of whether to
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Penne with Hazelnut Gremolata and Roasted Broccolini
Penne with Hazelnut Gremolata and Roasted Broccolini is :
dairy free , lacto ovo vegetarian , veganBy Epicurious
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olive oil
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Place broccolini onlarge rimmed baking sheet.
Drizzle with2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with salt andpepper. Toss, then spread in even layer.
Roast broccolini until tender and goldenbrown around edges, tossing occasionally,about 18 minutes. Cool. Chop coarsely.DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead.
Letstand at room temperature.
Mix hazelnuts, chopped parsley, finelygrated lemon peel, and garlic in small bowl.DO AHEAD: Gremolata can be made 2 hoursahead. Cover and refrigerate.
Cook pasta in large saucepan of boilingsalted water until tender but still firm tobite, stirring occasionally.
Drain; returnto saucepan.
Add broccolini and toss overmedium heat to rewarm.
Transfer to mediumbowl.
Add gremolata and remaining 1tablespoon oil; toss to distribute evenly.Season to taste with salt and pepper.


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Afghanistan's Ashraf Ghani leads in early vote count
Former Afghan Finance Minister Ashraf Ghani is leading the race to replace Hamid Karzai as president, according to preliminary results.
Mr Ghani won 56.44% of votes in the 14 June run-off, election officials said. His rival Abdullah Abdullah had 43.56%.
Mr Abdullah, who fell just short of an outright majority in the first round, rejected the result.
Both men have alleged fraud in the election. Votes are being re-checked at more than 7,000 polling stations.
They represent nearly a third of centres where votes were cast and correspondents say recounts could significantly alter the result.
'Only initial results'
Chief election commissioner Ahmad Yusuf Nuristani stressed that the results were not final and acknowledged that there had been "some mistakes in the overall process".
"It is only initial results," he told a news conference in Kabul. "There is a chance of change in the overall figure.
"The announcement of preliminary results does not mean that the leading candidate is the winner.
"We announced preliminary results today and it is now the complaints commission's duty to inspect this case."
The election commission said it would now audit an estimated four million votes.
Final results are due on 22 July.
Mr Abdullah was well ahead after the first round in April, winning 45% of votes cast while Mr Ghani had 31.5% and came second.
Correspondents say the election could pose worrying questions for future stability if the final outcome is not accepted.
Preliminary results in numbers
- Ashraf Ghani received about 4.5 million votes - or 56%
- Abdullah Abdullah received 3.5 million votes - or 44%
- Ballots from about 7,000 of the nearly 23,000 polling stations are to be audited because of vote rigging concerns
- Final results are due to be announced on 24 July
- The new president is due to be sworn into office on 2 August
Source: Afghanistan's Independent Election Commission
Mr Ghani, a former World Bank official, is believed to have won votes among tribes from the Pashtun majority in southern and eastern areas.
A spokesman for Mr Abdullah, who is of Tajik-Pashtun parentage, was swift to reject Monday's initial figures.
"As we had rejected the outcome of the result before and had declared that we could not trust the election commission, our stand is the same today," spokesman Fazlurrahman Oria told the BBC.
The two rival camps were locked in talks for much of Monday, delaying the results announcement as they sought to defuse tensions over the vote.
It comes during a critical year for Afghanistan. Most foreign troops are due to withdraw by the end of 2014.
Afghanistan's 2009 presidential election was also marred by claims of mass fraud. Dr Abdullah pulled out of the race, which was won by Mr Karzai.


text: Fascinating theories and cogent insights into why and how we use language, as learned from our simian relatives. Dunbar (The Trouble with Science, not reviewed) is a psychologist at the University of Liverpool, but his lucid Darwinian forays into the evolution of language draw widely on the fields of anatomy, linguistics, sociology, and anthropology. Monkeys spend up to 20 percent of their day grooming, and they are not just nit-picking: The activity allows them to communicate trust, form protective social alliances, and gossip, as it were, to keep track of who's monkeying around with whom. Using adaptation to environment as the evolutionary trigger, Dunbar shows how human language might have evolved to replace grooming when societies got too large to keep up with important information. Such gossip might warn a friend or relative about repeating a mistake or trusting the wrong clan members in a key social activity. And while humans don't depend on their hairdressers for protection from leopards, Dunbar points out that actual grooming and verbal ego-massaging release natural opiates that keep us high. While his primary focus is on humans, Dunbar weaves in a considerable (indeed, slightly excessive) amount of material about the linguistic abilities and social behavior of other species, including the vampire bat, the most loquacious sub-primate. While stressing the complex talents of our fellow primates, he concedes that ``if the apes have some form of science or religion, it cannot be very sophisticated.'' Dunbar concludes with a fascinating meditation on clan loyalty and the development of dialects and a variety of languages. An enjoyable romp through the past few hundred thousand years. Where else could you learn that it takes a village to grow a neocortex or that, to reproduce the best genes, women network and men advertise?


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Grieving and Praying for the Family in America
December 18, 2012 | By: Joaquin Fernandez
I am deeply grieved by the news of yet another school shooting, this time in an elementary school. I am praying for the people of Newtown, who must be experiencing unspeakable horror. May the Lord heal the brokenhearted.
As I reflect on what this means for Christians, my thoughts are directed to the wisdom of Solomon, in Proverbs 24:10-11:
"Deliver those who are drawn toward death, and hold back those stumbling to the slaughter. If you say, "Surely we did not know this," does not He who weighs the hearts consider it? He who keeps your soul, does He not know it?"
My prayer is that the Lord would use His people to sound the alarm all the more loudly and call parents to bring their children safely home, for good.
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So I have heard that Yahoo is going to offer a competitor to YouTube. I am kind of excited about this idea.
Don't get me wrong. I love YouTube. Anyone who has read this blog knows that I watch a lot of JVloggers, and spend more time than I should watching old TV shows and clips online. I even have some videos on YouTube. I think I have about ten. They haven't gone viral (and I wouldn't receive any money even if they did) and only one of then has had a really strong number of views--though I am not sure what the attraction is, and nobody has commented on it.
I guess I just want to be there, on the ground floor when it happens. While it won't be a new thing (like YouTube was), I would like to say I was there from the beginning. I want to be one of the originals, even though the idea won't be that original.
There are problems, however. What kind of content should I put up? I am not in
so JVlogging is out. I live in Japan , and
while I love my country, I cannot see any blogging potential there. I love my hobbies, but since I switch them
around so much and am rather lax on completion, I am not sure there is anything
there either. I love to rant (check out
my other blog site to see what I mean) but I have a face for radio--and who
would want to see a static image of a wall or picture while I rant away? Canada
I am excited and I want to participate, but I don't know how.
On another note, I still don't know what they are going to call this thing. YouTube is a brilliant name. Yahoo tube sounds derivative. YahooTV doesn't sound cool. They already have Yahoo Screen--so I guess that's not it. I suppose, if I were to name it, I would call it OnYahoo.


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Travelers love nothing more than discovering the next great destination. Off the coast of Georgia, such a wave of discovery is taking place as families, golfers, nature lovers and — yes — even Ron Burgundy*, are flocking to the Golden Isles, thanks in part to an award-winning integrated campaign we created for their convention and visitors bureau.
"I have relied on Signature Advertising to deliver high-quality marketing solutions for many years and continue to be delighted with the level of performance and professionalism that I receive as a client. All the staff at Signature Advertising are extremely attentive and proactive, making my day-to-day marketing tasks seem simple … Signature has assisted in rolling out award-winning strategic brand campaigns aimed at building business. I have had the fortunate experience to have a winning track record and owe a great debt of gratitude to Signature Advertising for being a focal part of our winning team."
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Reality TV star Kimberley Garner was spotted in the Caribbean shooting for a new bikini campaign for her swimwear line.
The 26 year old flaunted her toned and lean physique in Anguilla, wearing a skimpy leaf-printed bikini.
The printed exotic inspired bikini is one of Kimberley's own designs, and the former 'Made in Chelsea' star sizzles as she strips for the cameras in the triangle bikini.
Kimberley is seen posing with her arms stretched above her head, and though is beautiful, one can't help noticing the stretch marks on her thighs, proving that no one is perfect.
However, the blonde smoulders even if her derrière isn't the perkiest, or her photos are untouched.


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Many of our Apprentices go on to gain employment with the company they are placed with. You could also go on to full-time employment for another company in the Hospitality and Catering Sector, do the next level of your Apprenticeship or, depending on which level apprenticeship you take, go on to higher level study (at university for example).


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Klopp: I'm not Jesus
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has called for patience amid the wave of hysteria sweeping through Anfield, insisting he cannot work miracles.
Klopp ended his four-month sabbatical to replace Brendan Rodgers as Reds boss on Thursday and the charismatic German has already been billed as the man capable of finally bringing the glory days back to Liverpool.
The ex-Borussia Dortmund coach is aware of the hype surrounding him as well as Liverpool's 25-year wait for a league title, and while he believes he can improve the team, he has called for fans and media to have realistic expectations.
"If you want to see Liverpool be more successful than in the last 25 years, you can do your small part, of course," said Klopp.
"If you want to portray me like Jesus, but then the next day say, 'no, he can't walk on water', then we have a problem.
"I can't walk on water. I dive into it.
"Expectations are important in life. After all this hype, we can cool down and talk about football. But expectations are one of the most important things we have to talk about.
"Liverpool fans have been waiting for so many years that I can understand they are losing patience, but it doesn't work like that. Some things will change, because I am different to other managers, but we cannot change the whole world in one day.
"I don't want to use my three-year contract as an excuse and after that three years say, 'Well, now we can rise up'. No, I want to change as many things as soon as possible, but it is really important that we are patient enough to be successful."


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Here you have four reasons why you should encourage your children to play water polo
For many years now water aquatic sports like swimming have been known to be a great sport for one's health. For those who would rather play with more teammates, water polo is the best option. Water polo has such a positive impact on kids and they learn discipline, time management, positives of a healthy lifestyle, teamwork, social skills and cultural exchange.
Water polo has an emphasis on discipline and time management. At a young age kids who play water polo have to devote many hours practicing and each week requires players to stay focused and learn how to compromise and manage time properly. Most of our players are still in school and the discipline taught while playing water polo helps them manage their time an helps them learn time management skills and discipline that will used for the rest of their lives.
In shape
Like swimming, water polo helps kids stay in shape and most water polo players develop very healthy eating habits. Swimming has been known to be one of the best sports to practice due to its positive impact on swimmers health. Very few sports in the world requires full body motion that promotes a healthy body and a upright posture. Not only will the kids improve their posture and stay fit they will also develop better lungs after training and swimming. Water polo players will also learn about the importance of nutrition and how a healthy diet will benefit them in the pool.
Team work
While playing water polo, players learn the importance of team work and fair play. Team work is a very important factor of water polo and water polo focuses on working with others. Fair play is another fundamental concept learned while playing water polo. Just like most sports water polo players are taught to never be malicious or harm anyone on purpose, it's a sport that is meant to be completive, but not dangerous, and be fun. No matter where you play water polo or how old the players are, water polo has a very positive impact on kids social skills and communication skills. Team sports are great ways of making new friends and working with others. In a team kids will learn to trust and work alongside other teammates. Learning these skills at a young age will go a long way in the future. Kids will learn discipline, fair play, dedication and resilience by playing water polo.
Since its not one of the mainstream sports, players create strong bonds with the sport, their teammates, rivals and team. Players will meet everyone in the league and make so many friends and water polo makes a very friendly rivalries.
Multiculturality with BIWPA
Playing water polo internationally is a great way of meeting other players from all over the world. In today's world cultures are so intertwined and having very important intercultural skills and accepting other customs is so important. At BIWPA kids from all over the world come together to play water polo. The mix of cultures is so important for kids and learning about other cultures and accepting differences is so important at a young age. We have an international water polo academy where American athletes can improve their skills in order to apply for college. We also organize team training camps for teams from different parts of the world, so they can experience water polo in Spain. And we have water polo camps where kids can share their passion for the sport and meet people from other countries.
At BIWPA, we believe that the skills learned while playing water polo isn't only applied at the pools or while playing, but in so many other situations. Kids will not forget what they learned while playing water polo.


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Setting focus when you're trying to film yourself?
If you are going to shoot yourself and want it to look great, I suggest you get some of the technicalities right. Especially setting focus.
Yes, it's so much easier to keep all the settings of the video camera on your smartphone to auto, but that's not going to give you the sharpest image.
If your phone has the ability to lock the focus them make sure you set the focus
But how can you stand in front of the camera in the position where your are going to present from, and at the same time be behind your phone so you can set the focus?
Watch the video below and find out how…
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January 18, 2016 – Nigerian Politician Kidnapped In Abuja Pays N20 Million Ransom, Narrates Ordeal
Ex-Ondo State House of Assembly Speaker Victor Olabimtan, who spent 3 days with his abductors, yesterday said he was forced to trek barefooted in the bush by his abductors.
Reliving his experience to reporters at his home in Akure, the Ondo State capital, the All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant said he and other victims were put inside a pit, where they spent the night.
Olabimtan was abducted last Sunday at Kwali on his way to Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The APC chieftain confirmed that ransom was paid, but he didn't give the exact amount.
The victim, who was received by his supporters, amid jubilation, said: "It was exactly 6:35pm on January 10, when we got to a spot at Kwali and I heard loud gunshots. I asked my driver what was happening.
"When I saw the shooters, they were in army and police uniforms and I thought it was the police and the army exchanging fire.
"It was later that we discovered that they were robbers.
"They stopped so many vehicles and blocked the road. Then they started searching the vehicles.
"When they got to my vehicle, they asked for what I had and I gave them what was on me- very little money. I gave it to them and they left. They said we should lie down and I laid down.
"In the twinkle of an eye, some of them came and said where is Oga? Where is Oga? They saw me lying down beside the car and said 'na you be the owner of this car' and I said 'yes'.
"The abductors told me to get up. They held me by the waist and started dragging me into the bush.
"When I tried to resist, they slapped me and I had no choice but to obey them.
"We had walked for about 30 minutes when they asked me to stop. One of my captors said I should stand up and walk into the bush. I refused. I said 'no'.
"He had a cutlass in his hands and he used the blunt side to beat me on the back, but I still refused to move. One of them came and said 'leave him, leave him, don't bother, leave him'.
"They said I should sit down and I sat down for about 30 minutes. We continued our journey. I was walking bare footed because my shoes had been removed.
"Some of the abductors were in front leading us; others were behind following us and by 11:30pm, we arrived at a spot.
"When we got to that spot, they said we should all lay face down and we obeyed. It was at this point that they shared the stolen money.
"When they finished, the abductors told us that is where we would sleep and we were there till the following morning.
"By 4am, they said we should be on the move and we started another journey till 11:30 am.
"Later, one of them came up to me and asked 'How much do you have?' I said 'I don't have money'. He asked again 'How much is in your bank account?'
"I said there was no money in my account. He said okay 'Who do you know that can give you money to bail you?'
"He said my ransom was N20million; another victim was N10million; another person N5million.
"Then I asked how can mine be N20million and they said 'Na you be oga now, you no see yourself , you no see the car wey we take you from, na you be Oga, say who you be sef.'
"I said okay, I have people I can call; let me call my son. They gave me my phone and what I did was I tried to send a text message to my son.
"They took the phone from me and said we asked you to call your son and you are sending text message. 'You will die today.'
"After some time, they came back to ask for a number, which I gave them.
"From there, they took over the negotiation. The only times they called my attention was to complain that 'your people are not cooperating and because your people are not cooperating, we'll kill you.'
"One of them will put a dagger on my neck to frighten me. I pleaded with my family to raise the funds.
"The only food they gave us was bread but I didn't eat because I was fasting.
"There was no water and I requested for Coke, which they brought the following day. I drank it.
"We walked from 7pm till around 1am. We stopped on a mountain from where you can see the whole of Kwali and Gwadalagda. They said this is where we were going to stay 'till you are bailed'.
"By 4pm on Wednesday came the cheering news that the ransom had been paid."
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What can transfer the entire contents of the Library of Congress in 6.5 seconds and withstand a F2 tornado? These are just a few of the innovative features of the new data center built by the Sisters of Mercy Health System in Washington, Mo. The $60 million, 42,500-square-foot center, designed and built specifically to support Mercy's 26 hospitals – including Mercy Medical Center in Rogers and St. Edward Mercy Medical Center in Fort Smith, physician offices and other services, was previewed Thursday by community board members, physicians and leaders from across the health system's four-state region. The center is in its final stages of construction and will open this summer.
"The Mercy Data Center is like the Fort Knox of data," said Will Showalter, Mercy chief information officer. "In a world where identity theft is common, it's critical that our patients' medical information is safely protected from outsiders or natural disasters, and yet completely accessible to their healthcare teams."
Because healthcare today depends on 24/7 availability of technology and information, the Mercy Data Center was designed with fail-safe features to withstand a variety of natural events, power or water interruptions and even failures within the building itself. Every support system that protects data in the center is fully duplicated – with backups for power, cooling and network connectivity – and the facility can operate up to 72 hours in the case of an electrical power outage. Network bandwidth and computer processing power can also be added as needs arise.
"Today, almost every way that Mercy serves and communicates with patients is supported by technology. As one of only two percent of healthcare organizations using a comprehensive electronic health record system to connect our hospitals and physician offices, the data center will ensure our ability to keep this system and other clinical technology available around-the-clock," said Lynn Britton, Mercy president and CEO.
"This preview was a tremendous opportunity for residents from the communities we serve to see Mercy's commitment to supporting vital healthcare technology. The Mercy Data Center is an investment in the communities and patients we serve, and in the Mercy co-workers and physicians who deliver patient care," said George Flynn, President and CEO of Mercy Health System of Northwest Arkansas.
Other unique aspects of the data center design include:
1. The center was designed to be compliant with LEED standards set by the U.S. Green Building Council. Of the 255 tons of steel used, 100% came from recycled sources.
2. The data center's location in Washington, Mo., was chosen from more than 20 sites based on its bedrock foundation, access to alternate sources of power and water, distance from earthquake fault lines, and proximity to other Mercy operations.
3. The core of the center's network, which receives and sends electronic information, could transfer the entire contents of the Library of Congress in less than 6.5 seconds.
4. More than 2 million feet – nearly 400 miles – of fiber optic cable is used to carry data through the center, enough to reach from St. Louis, Mo., to Milwaukee, Wis.
Mercy's data needs are growing as Mercy's dependence on technology has grown:
1. Since introducing an electronic health record system in early 2008, Mercy has seen 1,742,130 unique patients and created an electronic health record for each.
2. Nearly 40 million orders for care have been placed electronically.
3. Mercy currently stores over 6 million medical imaging studies (X-ray, ultrasound, etc.) in digital format. They occupy 125 terabytes of information – the equivalent storage space would take 8,000 iPhones.
About Mercy
The Sisters of Mercy Health System – the eighth largest Catholic healthcare system in the U.S. – includes 26 hospitals and more than 1,300 physician practices in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma.