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Dulux Trade and AkzoNobel Unveil Sustainabilty Halo at Ecobuild 2017
While sustainability has been front of mind for many years in the building and design industry, current economic conditions are throwing up many challenges for businesses, including managing uncertainty while continuing to deliver high quality, sustainable buildings on time and in budget. With this in mind, AkzoNobel has renewed its commitment to sustainability by launching Halo, a new tool designed to aid specifiers' drive for sustainable solutions. The tool, which was unveiled at Ecobuild March 2017, is the outcome of the leading paints and coatings company's ambition to work together with customers and suppliers to deliver more value from fewer resources.
With an estimated 55 million litres of paint, 78 million plastic containers and 50 million metal tins going to waste annually in the UK*, it is hoped that specifiers will be able to use Halo to take simple steps, such as adding can recycling into their specifications, to ease environmental pressures. The tool demonstrates Dulux Trade's and parent company, AkzoNobel's, commitment to driving sustainability across the industry by pinpointing a number of solutions professionals can implement to save time and costs while creating better, more sustainable spaces.
Halo centres on the needs of the professional by combining overarching sustainability challenges with the common questions that are asked by specifiers. It is a direct response to the needs of Dulux Trade customers, ensuring they can easily meet their sustainability needs by being directed to the right solution. The innovation presents a wide range of Dulux Trade's high quality products, unique services and useful tools all designed to help overcome common challenges; whether that's through extending maintenance cycles (even in high-traffic environments), maximising light levels in buildings, improving the wellbeing of occupants, or visualising colours on walls before any paint is applied, therefore preventing unnecessary waste.
Duncan Lochhead, Commercial Sustainability Manager at Dulux Trade, said: "Whether specifiers, have questions about carbon reduction in the built environment, sustainable specification, or reducing decorating waste, they're encouraged to trial the Halo approach.
"With compliance to schemes like BREEAM and SKA Rating becoming ever-more important and waste reduction close to a mandatory requirement, Halo is expected to save specifiers time by directing them quickly and efficiently to supporting tools and accredited products that will help them meet customer requirements. AkzoNobel recently achieved BES 6001 accreditation for responsible sourcing, meaning that anyone using Halo can select products safe in the knowledge that they won't risk their reputation if used in their buildings."
AkzoNobel has been the first mainstream paint brand to provide Environmental Product Declarations for multiple products ranges, and the first in the industry to obtain Carbon Trust accreditation for reducing carbon, water and waste year-on-year.
Halo and other Dulux Trade specifier resources are available through Dulux Trade's Commercial Marketing Manager, Peter Howard (email@example.com)
Find out more about Halo here!
*AkzoNobel's "Welcome to Planet Possible. 2016 Deco UK Highlights"


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Porsche 911 R 'selling for close to £1 million'
The Porsche 911 R is being sold by specialist supercar dealers for prices approaching £1 million – and demand is so high, deals are taking place behind closed doors without being advertised.
The Porsche 911 R, which is limited to 991 units (it's a 991-series model), has an official list price of £136,901. However, supercar finance experts Magnitude Finance say the cars are now commanding premiums of £800,000 on the secondhand market.
- More car news on Motoring Research
"We believe this is a record level of appreciation for a new car based on a percentage of its original value," said Magnitude head Tim Marlow.
He first heard about the eye-watering premium from a client who was lucky enough to be one of the 911 R buyers.
"We spoke to several Porsche specialist dealers and they confirmed the cars are commanding close to £1 million but they can't list them at this amount."
It means the 911 R is a speculator's dream and, added Marlow, although Porsche doesn't condone this, "it is easy to see why some can't avoid the temptation".
The incredible appreciation of the 911 R even beats that for the LaFerrari, said Marlow. That cost £1 million new and even though a UK independent dealer later sold one for £2 million, that was 'only' double the amount.
The 911 R is making seven times its original list price…
It's not just the Porsche 911 R that's rocketing in price, either. The £131,296 911 GT3 RS is in great demand too, reckons Magnitude Finance: one customer recently bought one with options for £160,000 and "when he drove out of the showroom the car jumped in value by £100,000".

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Barley cabbage sausage potato sausage soup
Árpa káposzta kolbász burgonyaleves (Barley cabbage sausage potato sausage soup)
From Ron Brandich
My Mom made this and we LOVED it!!!
My wife makes it every once in a while and I'll eat it for 3 days and then FREEZE the rest for later. LOTS of "STUFF", I know, but the FINISHED PRODUCT is INCREDIBLE!!!!
1 lb. Ground Chuck or Beef (We use ground chuck)
1 lb. Ground Sausage (MED or HOT= Your preference on SPICE)
2- 28 OZ. cans of Crushed Tomatoes (NOTE: DO NOT DRAIN!!)
3-4 White Potatoes cut into "BITE" Size
1 NICE SIZE Head of Cabbage (CUT also into "BITE" Size Pieces) Do not use the center core!
4 to 6 Stalks of Celery CUT into small pieces
4 to 6 Carrots ALSO cut into small pieces
1 Medium to Large size White Onion — MINCED
2-3 Bay Leaves
1 Chicken Cube= OPTIONAL (We do use it)
1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
1 Tablespoon Parsley
1/3 to 1/2 CUP Barley (Depending on how much you like Barley= we do)
SALT= Depending ON YOU
PEPPER= Depending ON YOU
PAPRIKA= AS MUCH as you like—LOL~~~
14 CUPS of COLD water
(OPTION) If you want to make it a "little" more SPICY you can put in a piece or two of Dried Árbol Chilis
I put a little in my bowl as I do like spicy
1) In a good size soup pot put in the Beef/Chuck and Sausage, Onion and Garlic and cook till MEAT is done. Chop it up as it's cooking and mix together.
2) Now here's the EASY PART….PUT ALL the REMAINING INGREDIENTS into the pot and bring to a boil.
3) NOW….Let it BOIL for 1 1/2 Hours=== A NICE "GENTLE" Boil not a CRAZY BOIL!!!
4) After THAT TURN THE HEAT DOWN to a SIMMER for another 1 to 1 1/2 Hours AND
(Tasting along the way)
OPTION: You can PUT IN 1 Package of Frozen Mixed Vegetables the LAST HALF hour of Cooking. (WE DON'T CARE FOR FROZEN Vegetables) You could maybe put in some Frozen PEAS…I just thought of that! Next time I'm going to put them in because it sounds good.
NOW……Get a nice size Serving Bowl and FILL it up!
( I PUT A HEALTHY DOLLOP OF SOURCREAM ON TOP ALSO, But that is OPTIONAL)
Get a nice piece of GOOD DARK BROWN RYE bread and BUTTER it (USE REAL BUTTER) and ENJOY LIFE and it's supposed to be ENJOYED!!
Soup (Leves) is where it's at in the Hungarian World for sure!!!


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We've been blessed with Charlotte for 3 weeks already - I can't believe how fast it's gone. It seems like less than a week ago Patrick and I were heading to the ER.
Today was a pretty good day, although, she basically undid everything I posted yesterday. Her weight dropped to 1 lb 15 oz (hopefully she got enough rest today to regain that ounce) and her upper right lung was once again collapsed on this morning's x-ray.
However, Dr. Frei and the nurses did transition her from the oscillator back to the regular vent, which means they are able to continue reducing the sedatives she was receiving. It's so nice to see her squirm again! The nurses reposition her regularly so she doesn't spend all of her time in one position, but this afternoon she had enough energy to reposition herself - usually not to a position the nurses preferred.
On the same day she was put on the oscillator, Charlotte had been put in "contact isolation" due to a suspected staph infection. This meant that anyone who touched her had to wear gloves and an extra gown. Today the doctor determined this was not necessary, and it was wonderful to be able to touch her again without a latex barrier.
Tomorrow brings the first of September and one day closer to taking Charlotte home.


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Interview with John Romaniello
"Author, coach, and self-professed pretty-boy John Romaniello has been running amok in the fitness industry for nearly a decade. Having trained everyone from youth soccer player to MLB pitchers, runway models to not-so-model citizens, John has earned a reputation for mixing excellent fitness information and cutting edge strategies with a personal approach to programming. Romaniello now runs Roman Fitness Systems with a tongue-in-cheek approach to fitness–and himself–that shows a genuine love/hate relationship with both. Equal parts narcissism and self-loathing, Roman writes with passion and humor, show-casing his belief that training doesn't need to be the serious, stern, science-laden monotony that is pervasive in this industry."
John currently manages a fitness facility in New York, and has some profound ideas on body composition manipulation and life in general, so I asked him to do an interview for Fitport and Mind and Muscle. While originally declining, he reconsidered after I Fed-Exed him four fitness models in a hole-punched box, equipped with spatulas, rubber scrapers, pyrex measuring cups, and various other breakfast making materials.
MM: Thanks for taking time to do this interview John.
JR: You bet, I appreciate the offer my good man.
MM: What's you're time restraint here, date with a tranny in 15 or anything?
JR: I have another interview in about an hour but other than that I'm clear. Regarding the trannys, I actually order them direct to the house now, and they usually keep themselves entertained with the Wii until I'm ready for them; so no rush there.
MM: Who's the other interview for?
JR: David Sinick—he runs a site about fitness-marketing.
MM: Don't know who he is, I'll have to check that out.
JR: It's interesting. He interviews a lot of the bigger guys in both online fitness, and online marketing. Ryan Lee, Rocco C, etc
MM: I'll definitely take a look. Some of the Ryan Lee type shit makes me want to slam my dick in the oven door, but then again his mailing list is bigger than the population of most small countries.
JR: Haha, I can see that. But as you pointed out, he's got an insane list, and is clearly successful. I do find myself having the occasional ethical quandary—those guys are extremely 'clean cut.'
Like – I would love to mimic their level of financial success but I don't want to have to stop blogging about my dick in order to do it.
Because the day I stop writing about my dick in order to make money…well, that's when the terrorists win, Marc.
MM: Yeah, there's a fine line between retaining respect/doing what you want, and selling out to the inbred masses.
And where else will people go to learn about your dick?
JR: Well, in person. But at the most I'm reaching…maybe 3-4 people per day. Which is really just not enough.
MM: And costly, you have to send them off with antibiotics and autographed books.
MM: Ok, back on track…for starters, you manage a gym in New York. Give us a run down of a typical day at your gym.
JR: Well first off, gym management is very multi-faceted; that is, it's one job that's made up of a thousand jobs. It's training, scheduling, etc. I work long days, and if something goes wrong, I'm the guy to fix it. Even when I'm working, I'm sort of always on call. That being said, I'm doing what I love, we have a lot of awesome people at my place, and there's quite a bit of downtime–we're screwing around 60% of the time. Productively screwing around, that is. But training takes up the bulk of my day, of course.
MM: What is your typical client base, at least currently?
JR: It's seasonal – in the fall, I get all the moms coming to me after a summer off, now that their kids are back to school; dads too, of course. Naturally, I prefer moms.
MM: Typically fat loss?
JR: Moms, dads, and my middle aged clients (I'd say about 30% of my total clientele) are pretty health based, with a fat loss edge. It's pretty age dependent. Most of the guys want to keep up with their kids, maybe drop a few pounds. The moms usually want to "drop a size" but usually wind up dropping a lot more than that.
I mean weight, not panties.
I don't sleep with married chicks.
MM: You just sleep "at" them.
JR: Ok, correction, I don't sleep with married chicks who are also clients. Annnyyywaaaaayyy (jokes, people, jokes)…
MM: Any bodybuilders or fitness competitors?
JR: I've trained a lot of fitness models, but not a lot of fitness competitors. When I was doing fitness modeling, which I haven't done much of the past two years, my agency would refer a lot of guys to me, and those contacts still produce new clients.
MM: The fitness models are MUCH better to be around, in my experience, for a dozen reasons.
JR: Much, MUCH, better—fitness competitors are a finicky bunch and if you're not an established guru, or trying to be one, it's an uphill battle.
MM: And now that we just lost all of our fitness competitor readership…we love you, you're just a handful.
And I want to come back to your fitness modeling thing, but right now I'd love to dig into some of your training insight for a bit.
You've mentioned a creation of yours called "Dynamism", explain that.
JR: Dynamism is pretty much my own brand of fat loss training. The main theory is that a lot of people have shitty fat loss weight training programs, and they have no idea that they suck. You look at a fat loss program, and you see "seated military press" and it's like, "Really? REALLY? You really put that in there? Like, REALLY?"
MM: So you're after the more active, standing, movements?
JR: Exactly. With Dynamism, we do nothing seated. In fact, I haven't sat down during a workout in 5 years. Everything is based on using big, calorically expensive movements. So not just multi-joint stuff, but also hybrid movements and combination lifts. We use complexes as well, but mostly with athletes and advanced clients.
MM: Without giving away training programs, can you throw out some typical exercises? And, what do you think of the circuit training programs I use, like Lose Fat Like You're on Crack…barking up the same tree?
JR: Yes, many of the principals are very similar to what you prescribe with your circuit programs, which are great by the way.
The core of all of my programs involves lunges, step ups, push presses, explosive lifts, the occasional kettlebell drill–all with fast transitions. I haven't designed a fat loss workout that didn't include some varietal of the lunge in years.
And here's where it gets 'controversial': without trying to echo Mike Boyle…I very sparingly use traditional squats for fat loss, to be honest. Now, of course we recognize that squats fit into the category of "big, calorically expensive movements" and for that reason they do have a place in fat loss programming.
However, for my part, the main idea is that if even 30% of your leg exercises are done with both feetrooted to the ground, you're getting maybe 50% of the results you could be, and in probably more time than it should take.
You had a great little piece in the last Fitport eNewsletter on complexes that I loved – most people who put complexes into their own program just string a bunch of random "hard" exercises together. You mentioned a deadlift/overhead press example. Obviously the deadlift is limited by how much you can use in the OHP. So that's a dumb progression.
Note: since this interview John published a great article on this very subject here. Give it a read.
MM: Interesting, I've never looked at it like that. So quite a bit of unilateral stuff? What about jumping exercises; jump squats, jump lunges, etc?
JR: Yes, we use unilateral stuff all the time, and jumping exercises (regular and depth jumps) are huge. I'm going to give away something I probably shouldn't, but your readers might get a lot out of it, so here we go.
MM: Boosh!
JR: We use a lot of "breaks" during training with athletes and intermediate to advanced clients. So, one of them is something we call a "Dynamic Interrupt." It's where you literally stop a weight training session, and just do dynamic and plyometric exercises for a pre-set time period. So I'll pull guys off the bench and just have them do a circuit of bodyweight jump squats, mountain climbers, push-ups, planks and such–then it's back to your regularly scheduled programming.
It's something born from training clients in a crowded gym. Sometimes you have things planned, and the bench you need is taken, and then the next thing you may have been planning on is doing is taken waste time.
MM: And this is for fat loss programs or other workouts as well?
JR: Great question! It's not fat loss 'specific' but it is most effective for fat loss programming. It's something also we use when the goal is to increase conditioning, endurance or speed.
MM: I'd imagine a nice boost in work capacity as well.
JR: Most certainly.
I'll say that I think for most "mass gaining" programs, it's a terrible idea. But let's say I have someone on a 4-day rotating program for fat loss. One of those days is probably a heavy training day, to maintain strength and size, a 5×5 program or something similar. I'll throw a Dynamic Interrupt in there between a series of exercises, mainly because I think it helps fat loss and from what we've seen, is not hurting the goal of that particular workout. But again, that is a single workout within the context of a fat loss program.
MM: Any performance drop on a strength day, vs. training without the DI's?
I'd imagine if so, that over time that drop would disappear.
JR: You see a small dip with athletes – but they are usually coming to you with a program they've been doing at school or with the team, so they have training records that are useless. They'll be able to deadlift 2x bodyweight. But only for 3 sets, and only with like 5 minutes of rest between. When you put them in a program like mine that drops a lot but after 4 – 6 workouts, it's back up. So the performance drop-off, I'm usually attributing to shitty conditioning, and generally low work capacity.
MM: That's exactly what I've seen with my circuit style workouts, an initial dip, then back to baseline with increased work capacity, then eventually even stronger with much higher work capacity.
JR: Exactly, I would imagine it's probably very similar with both results in addition to a lot of the programming aspects.
MM: For sure. We have come to similar conclusions about training efficacy over the years…possibly one of the reasons I'm interviewing you right now instead of Jillian Michaels.
MM: So what does your training look like, personally? You're sporting a physique most people would blow a homeless man with The AIDS for. Same kind of stuff?
JR: Similar but not the same. I'm more experimental with my training, because (obviously) programming is very goal dependent. Well, I usually don't have a goal other than "keep looking awesome." I tend to have a pretty clean diet, and I run around all day, so even though I'm a former fat kid, I stay pretty lean.
So my own training is usually to either bring up a PR or try out a training theory that I'm personally working on, or someone else is.
MM: Former fatties, take note. So do you stay ripped all year long? What's your body fat range (high point and low point throughout the year), if you don't mind me asking?
JR: Ripped is a relative term. It's weird that for me, at this point 10% seems "fat." That would be unreasonably high for me at this point—although if I was actively trying to putt on mass, and was eating for size, I'd allow for more latitude. That aside, 9% is the high end of range, and I normally hit that during the holidays and towards the spring. "Shredded" for me is visible abdominal veins and little to no love handular fatitude. I have some insulin management problems, so even at measurably low levels of bodyfat my love handles are like stoopid fat.
MM: So are you a fan of constant recomping, or cut/bulk/repeat?
JR: I hate to take the easy way out but it really just depends on the person. Generally speaking, if you are and have always been generally fat, and then you get lean and want to put on mass, don't let your bodyfat get above 12%.
If you are or have always been skinny and putt on mass, but now want to diet off some fat, don't "cut" for more than like 6 weeks. And above all keep track of measurements and don't be fucking stupid with your diet.
MM: That's good info, I like it.
Ok, what about supplements? You? Your clients? Favorites? Staples?
JR: I'm a big fan of fish oil. So about 4-5 years ago, I start trying to convince my mom to supplement with fish oil, for health and fat loss. I bought her bottles of it, I left her articles.
She'd give me the run around, "oh, the pills are too big." "I can't remember to take it." This went on for like 3 years; I'd bug her nearly every day about it.
Eventually, I gave up. I have too many women in my life giving me bullshit to deal with it from my own mom. So then one day, I'm at her house visiting, eating whatever food she foolishly forgot to hide and she STORMS into the kitchen and says "So! Do you know how Jennifer Lopez gets that great skin!? It's from fish oil. It's great for your skin, helps you look good from the inside out. And apparently, it's really good for your health and your heart, too. Did you know about this stuff? How come you never told me about fish oil?"
I swear to god, I almost fucking killed myself.
MM: Brutal. We never think to take the J-Lo angle. I had a CEO I couldn't get to take anything unless I lied to him and told him Warren Buffet was doing it.
What doses do you take/recommend?
JR: I like Christian Thibs recommendation – for fat loss, 1 gram per body fat percentage point. So if you're 12% take 12 grams.
MM: I've seen that advice, seems pretty reasonable.
JR: Now, I personally have an addendum, if you are above 20% bodyfat, figure out what your goal bodyfat is vs. your current bodyfat, and split the difference. So if you are 25% and your goal is to get to 15% just take 20. Otherwise it's just too many pills and no one would take them.
MM: I try to get people to use the oil, but that can be quite a task.
JR: I try as well, but most people respond with endless bitching. Even the pills are an obstacle for so many people.
I always say this: when you started drinking, you didn't "like" beer, or vodka or whiskey, you drank it because you had a goal. That goal was to get fucked up and make some really questionable decisions, and have sex with some really questionable people. You went out of your way to "acquire" a taste for something that has an extremely temporary benefit.
Well, fish oil is like that. Only your goal is to get ripped, and make even MORE questionable decisions, only with MUCH LESS questionable people, because you will be hotter, and you can raise your standards. That's a permanent benefit. Well, you have the option to raise them. I personally haven't. But that's just me.
MM: Aye, but its having the option that counts. At least you're sticking to the gender you started with. And dress up games don't count. If they do, I need to burn my Mr. Rogers costume I have girls wear on the first encounter.
JR: No, don't–Kanye brought cardigans back, they're in style now.
MM: I'm trying to bring in black ankle socks with dress pants and dress shoes, but I'm having trouble finding supporters.
JR: Well, I'm taking credit for the vest, which I started wearing about 4 years ago. Then Timberlake started doing it and it took off. I'm currently bringing back pocket watches, so get in on the ground floor and I'll say you were a trendsetter.
MM: I'm in on both counts. That's a pretty sweet item to pull out when you're trying to escape from a mind-numbing conversation…"Look at the time, I have to run, I have a meeting with the CEO of Braniff at Dorsia"
JR: Ah, yes…7pm rezz at Dorsia, then I have to return some video tapes.
MM: To the three people that got that joke, we love you.
If anyone is still reading, any other supplements you like?
JR: In terms of other supps – I like a good post workout shake, obviously. I'm also a big fan of fat burners as you get closer to your goal. I still dig Hot Rox, which I use on and off when dieting.
I used to love the Avant supps, HEAT Stack was awesome and Phenogen destroyed love handles like you destroy emotionally damaged girls majoring in psych.
MM: Ahh, the good ol' days. I still have a secret stash of HEAT I'm keeping locked away for a future fat loss phase.
Speaking of that, Avant Research is releasing a new stimulant/fat burner, basically an amped up version of HEAT, named Vigilance.
JR: Excellent, I'll keep an eye out for it.
For pre/post workout, I used to be addicted to Surge, but they have changed the formula a bit and the flavor isn't the same. It's still a great product, but I feel like I stopped using it in silent protest because I wanted Biotest to bring back the old formula. The problem with silent protests is that no one knows about it, which is lame.
MM: Unless you sit in a clocktower with a sniper rifle and a crazed look in your eye, raining subjective literature about the superiority of the old formula on a terrified crowd scurrying beneath you.
But yeah, I must admit, as whacky as Biotest gets with their claims, the original Surge was about the best tasting thing I've ever sipped on.
JR: Haha, yes, and hanging in a clocktower takes real commitment. Something that conniving females stripped away from both of us many moons ago. Also for post workout, I love the not-so-cleverly titled "Workout" by ProGrade.
But overall, I'm kind of minimalist when it comes to supps, aside from protein powders and meal replacements which aren't "supplements" to me—they're food, and I think everyone should use them or they are bound to fail in terms of diet.
MM: Check. And they're cheaper than a perfectly constructed meal. So I have to back you up on that assertion. Whole food is best, but a high quality MRP shake is a no-brainer for times when the perfect meal just ain't happening.
Moving in a different direction, you have a psychology degree, so how does that come into play with clients as far as motivation?
JR: That's a great question, and due to my background I have strong interests in motivation, and really getting people to the core of what they are doing and why they are doing it.
Most people trying to motivate you are bullshitting you and themselves. I mean, there is certainly something be said for intrinsic motivation and increasing self-believe…but buzz-terms like "unlocking" the secret of your mind is an annoying way of saying "trick yourself into sucking less."
In the initial meeting, I normally spend about 30 minutes telling people why they're wrong about their motivational assumptions.
There are really not that many motivations in life to do anything, ever. Most things come down to sex/procreation, and self-fulfillment/self-actualization. Everything else, no matter what it is, is really just a derivation of one of those two things.
People don't admit it, but for me, it's pretty clear. If you ask most people why they do anything, the root of it is sex.
"I work for money."
You want money to buy stuff, so that you can increase your visible social value, so that you can get more sex.
Education is a way to get money or power. Power and money are just there to make it easier to get sex. Or, education and self-edification is based on self-actualization.
Everything people do comes down to trying to increase Darwinian fitness levels.
Most people have a strong desire to just tell me I'm wrong and that I'm a sex crazed lunatic for suggesting that sex is their motivation—they think I'm saying that they do not, in fact, love their dog. I don't believe that. Instead, I am merely suggest they bought their dog in (possibly large) part because on some deeper level they thought it would make them appear to be a better husband/father figure.
I'm not saying you can't love your dog, or your friends, or your girlfriend. I'm just saying that most things have a strong undertone of sexual motivation, and speaking generally, almost no one wants to admit that.
Fitness/physique enhancement is the one area where people should EASILY be able to see the connection, and everyone acts like a bunch of school girls in denial. This infuriates me. Why is it so hard to be honest with yourself and admit that sex is your prime motivator for improving your physical appearance?
Even if you hide behind clichés and platitudes like, "I want to improve self-esteem" you have to be blind not to see that the driving force behind physique improvement is self-esteem, and that the driving force behind that is the sex drive.
You ever tell a housewife that she doesn't actually care about her health or 'fitting into her old clothes'? But that her motivations for seeing a trainer are really improve her position in her social group, and get her husband to fuck her again?
I have.
MM: Great stuff, I love it. A lot of personal training is figuring out how to motivate the person in front of you, regardless of the degree of science and physiology you've mastered.
So where can people get more of your enlightened commentary, products, homoerotic pictures, etc?
JR: My website/blog is constantly updated; people can check that out here:www.romanfitnesssystems.com.
I have a super-badass program debuting on February 15th called "Final Phase Fat Loss" that will be available on my website (and a separate site just for that program.) FPFL is probably the best thing I've ever written—it's a comprehensive program geared towards helping lose the last 5-15 pounds. Basically, it's a program constructed from the methods I use with my models, actors, and myself to get ready for pictures, stage events, and sex parties.
Currently available, I have a 6 week program called "Body Comp Blitz" that was included as part of a package for people who signed up to come to an event I'm speaking at in January called Transformation Domination LIVE, organized by Joel Marion. I've actually been too lazy to put up a storefront for Body Comp Blitz, but I'm selling it directly through PayPal, so anyone who is interested can e-mail me at Roman [at] RomanFitnessSystems.com for more information on that.
MM: Excellent, and we'll try to get these in our Mind and Muscle store as well. And speaking of homoerotic, John and I may be doing some joint projects in the near future, so keep your eyes open for that.
Thanks again for doing this interview John, really great info.
JR: You bet, thanks for having me.


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Paradise Found! The Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa is located in a beautiful, exotic setting, in perfect harmony with the lush, native vegetation. Its stunning private beach front location boasts over 300 m of fine white sand and is bathed by the beautiful waters of the Pacific Ocean. Featuring a charming Mexican décor, it is the perfect spot to visit with a loved one and or family member. The wide variety of excursions, activities and world renowned golf courses in the area offer the chance for unforgettable memories both within and outside the resort.
The Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort is situated off Highway 200, which is taken as you exit the airport. The hotel is located within the tourist complex of Banderas Bay, 35 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta. Puerto Vallarta is a municipality and tourist city in the state of Jalisco, Mexico; and is located in the Banderas Bay on the Pacific Ocean. It is the third most important port in Mexico. Currently it is one of the most visited areas of the country and boasts wonderful five star hotels that host more than five million tourists a year. The municipality also boasts archaeological and ecological areas as well as mountains with beautiful scenery. What makes Puerto Vallarta different from Cancun is that it was a traditional village before becoming an international tourist destination.
The Banderas Bay is internationally recognized as one of the most beautiful bays in the world. Flowing into this bay are seven rivers whose flora and fauna is extremely rich with variety. In 1851 the first population was founded at the mouth of the river which was given the name of Las Peñas from the Señora from Guadalupe. Today we all know this as area as Puerto Vallarta.
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Your vacation at the Palladium is a true experience! Attention to detail, combined with a friendly team of employees are at your service for unforgettable memories. A welcoming check-in, a greeting at every corner, smiles on the staff's faces … let The Grand Palladium Vallarta staff show you what hospitality is all about. Service and attention to detail is what separates a good vacation from a truly incredible one.
The spacious, fully-equipped rooms are ideal for a comfortable, relaxing experience. All rooms boast the most modern comforts and are ideal for a relaxing experience. 421 spacious rooms.
King bed or two queen beds, fully equipped bathroom with amenities, air-conditioning, safe, telephone, satellite TV, internal TV channel, iron & ironing board, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms feature ocean views.
King bed or two queen beds, flat-screen TV, sofa bed or sitting area, marble bathroom with hydro-massage tub and amenities, air conditioning and fan, safe, telephone, satellite TV, Internal TV channel iPod speakers, iron and ironing board, mini bar, terrace with table and two chairs.
King bed, two flat screen TVs, separated writing desk, marble bathroom with shower and amenities, air-conditioning and fan, safe, telephone, satellite TV, internal TV channel, iPod speakers, iron and ironing board, minibar. Terrace with Jacuzzi overlooking the ocean.
Dining at the Grand Palladium Vallarta is all about quality and variety. The resort features both á la carte dining options as well as buffet restaurants with show cooking and numerous bars. Guests will experience exciting selections to choose from. Included in your vacation: all meals, snacks, theme dinners, 24 hour food and beverage service at the Sports Bar, and unlimited drinks and so much more! Reservations are not required at the á la carte restaurants
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The Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort features a daily program of sports activities and entertainment for all ages on the beach and at the pool, shows and games every night at the theater and a complete activities program that includes:
Guests of all ages will find plenty of options for a perfect and entertaining stay in paradise.
The Grand Palladium Vallarta is an ideal choice for a family. With connecting rooms especially designed for families, children's menus in the restaurants, ecological tours of the resort to learn about nature and culture of the area and arts and crafts, children of all ages will have plenty to choose from. The Baby Club (ages 1-3), Mini Club (ages 4 - 12) and Black and White Junior's Club (ages 13+) are great options for kids to have fun and interact with others their age from all over the world!
Raggs to Rock Palladium Hotel Group's Caribbean and Mexican All-inclusive Resorts
The first phase of the "Play at Palladium with Raggs" program will include the Raggs characters singing by the pool, dancing in the lobbies, posing for photos at the beach, reading stories at the mini club and more. Families will also be able to join the characters for private breakfasts and other events. A new full production Raggs live stage show called "Play at Palladium with Raggs" will debut November at the 750-1000 seat theaters at each Caribbean and Mexico resort. Raggs' new licensed products, including plush toys from Fiesta Toys and DVD will also be available in each resort's retail shop, along with books, T-shirts and accessories.
Raggs is a live action and animated musical preschool television series originally produced in 2006-2009 in Sydney, Australia, with additional U.S. production in English and Spanish in 2012. The rock n' roll story of five canine characters and their wisecracking pet cat is growing an international brand that includes DVDs, toys, books and touring. The Raggs Band has played over 4,000 live shows including appearances at the White House, multiple trips overseas to perform for military families and at performing arts centers on four continents.
The Grand Palladium White Sand's Supervised Mini Club "El Ranchito" Hours of operation are 9:00 am until 5:00 pm and accepts children ages 4- to-12-years of age.
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Palladium Hotels & Resorts launched the Zentropia Spa & Wellness brand at its resorts in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica. Each spa facility captures the character and ambience of the resort. Signature rituals and treatments include Vichy showers with sea salts and peppermint, an antioxidant exfoliation with Mayan grapes or a ritual incorporating Mayan orchids and a couples' moonlight massage on the beach, complete with champagne or mimosas.
Disconnect and forget all of your worries at the resort's Spa & Wellness Center. A gymnasium, aerobics and stretching room, sauna, steam baths and more provide a total wellness experience. Indulge yourself with a luxurious massage or choose among the wide variety of other beauty treatments available (extra charge).
*additional chargeOpen every day . . Air-conditioned . . Adults only area
Make your dream wedding or vow renewal ceremony a reality at the Grand Palladium Vallarta. Tropical and romantic, choose from special packages for all budgets. Celebrate your wedding with the ocean in the background at the spectacular beachfront gazebo or submerge yourself in exotic, natural surroundings on a private terrace surrounded by lush gardens.. For additional information email: [email protected]
The Grand Palladium Vallarta offers a spacious, fully-equipped boasts eleven spacious rooms that are fully equipped meeting room for up to 250 people that is perfect for any type of meeting or event. A refreshing and unique environment combined with an expert Events & Banquets Team to coordinate all the details and make any event a total success.
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text: by Saline Post Staff 09/29/2016 - 19:24 in Elections 0 Comment Janet Dillon is one of four candidates running for Saline City Council. She is running along with fellow incumbent Dean Girbach and Christen Mitchell and Mike Gudith. In November, city voters will elect three candidates to two-year terms on council. The terms begin in January. Meet Janet Dillon. NAME: Janet Dillon AGE: 46 FAMILY: Husband, Matt; Children, Sydney (13), Grace (12) & Cooper (8) EDUCATION: National Academy of Paralegal Studies; Paralegal Certification Saline Leadership Institute; Certification Ann Arbor Area Tourism Bureau; Certified Tourism Ambassador CAREER EXPERIENCE: Paralegal GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE: Council Member, Saline City Council Chair, Saline Community Addiction Prevention Task Force Co-Chair, Saline 150th Celebration Task Force Member, Saline Area Fire Board Commissioner, Saline Historic District Commission VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE: Team Member, Saline Main Street Organization Team General Volunteer, Saline Main Street Volunteer, St. Andrew Catholic Church Volunteer, Saline Area Schools Member, Pleasant Ridge PTA & Saline Middle School PTO WHY ARE YOU RUNNING FOR ELECTION? I am seeking re-election to Saline City Council to further contribute to my community and our local government. I sincerely believe that I can be an effective participant in the formation and continuation of a prosperous and economically stable future for Saline. WHY SHOULD SALINE VOTERS ELECT YOU? Currently I am an engaged and respected member of Saline City Council. I will continue to work diligently with my fellow council members, the Mayor and City staff utilizing the knowledge and skills I have gained during these last two years. Outside of Council Chambers, I am an involved member in Saline; I am a Saline Area School parent, volunteer, and neighbor. I know the people, participate in the community, and understand how issues impact our residents. I am genuine, hardworking and committed to the betterment of Saline and its citizens. DESCRIBE YOUR APPROACH TO SOLVING PROBLEMS AND MAKING DECISIONS IN A GROUP SETTING: Any opportunity to problem solve in a group setting should always be encouraged. It is through open discussions that various interests, opinions, and suggested solutions come to light. Problem solving must be addressed as a process with decision making the final result. Tim Hicks wrote, " … the biggest challenge [in problem solving] is to overcome the tendency to immediately come up with a solution". I believe we must thoroughly and without pressure understand the issue(s), scrutinize the possibilities and understand both the direct and indirect consequences of the action. It is also important to acknowledge that every decision should have a post due diligence to evaluate its impact to aid in future problem solving. THE CITY OF SALINE HAS MANY IDENTIFIED NEEDS, BUT LIMITED FINANCIAL RESOURCES. WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THE PRIORITIES FOR SPENDING? Infrastructure. We must prioritize our needs so as to be effective, responsible and proactive in economic and strategic planning of the City's needs. Postponing improvements is a short-term response which will lead to greater long-term issues. Unfunded Liability. It is the white elephant in the room and an issue which is not uncommon to municipalities. The City must continue to diligently pay down this debt. Quality of Life. There is an expectation of greatness in our schools, community and municipal services. Our community events continue to forge a sense of togetherness. We need to address those issues which are not meeting their anticipated threshold. Whether it is an ominous odor, pedestrian connectivity deficiency, or other, we have a duty to sustain the expectation, within reason. We must also ensure that Saline remains a safe and welcoming community. HOW SHOULD A CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ENGAGE WITH THE PUBLIC? Engagement is very subjective. Some people, like myself, are people people — I enjoy being around people and participating in events which create involvement and interaction. For others, their comfort zone may be a more subtle approach. No matter the platform, Council members have a duty to know the residents, the community and the issues of both. Availability and willingness to take the time to listen are essential. WHAT FACTORS WILL YOU CONSIDER WHEN DECIDING ON REQUESTS FOR TAX BREAKS, ZONING VARIANCES, PRICE CUTS, ETC. FROM DEVELOPERS AND BUSINESS INTERESTS? The City has established customary practices and protocol which are used as a baseline for business dealings. Each consideration is contemplated on a case-by-case evaluation of the contingency versus the benefit. We must be thorough in evaluating the options and must be able to definitively answer "yes" to whether the decision will positively impact Saline and its residents. WHEN CITY EMPLOYEES IDENTIFY PERCEIVED PROBLEMS WITHIN CITY GOVERNMENT, DO WANT THEM TO COME TO YOU WITH THOSE ISSUES? City employees must follow the chain of command when they seek conflict resolution or encounter work place issues. A direct supervisor should always be the first stop unless the issue directly relates to that individual. In that instance, the supervisor's manager should be contacted. Employees should not solicit resolution from co-workers as this may create a negative workplace environment issues. It is the responsibility of City Council to develop policy and City management staff to implement those policies. Further, it is the responsibility of the City management staff to bring issues, perceived or otherwise to the attention of City Council. If an individual does not feel that this avenue has been taken, they should then direct their concern to all of City Council. I do support the proposition of forming Advisory Boards to mediate employee/employer issues. Janet DillonSaline City Council Election 2016View the discussion thread. 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FORT LAUDERDALE (CBS4) – Former Miami Dolphins wide receiver Chad Johnson is once again a wanted man.
The Broward Sheriff's Office issued an arrest warrant for the former football star after he allegedly failed to report to his probation officer three months in a row, as well as failure to enroll in a Batterers Intervention Program (B.I.P.)
Johnson had been on probation since September 2012 after he cut a deal with prosecutors over charges he head-butted his then-wife, Evelyn Lozada, during an argument last August. The six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver was arrested last August in front of his Davie home.
Lozada reportedly found a receipt for a box of condoms and confronted Johnson about it.
Under terms of the original plea deal, Johnson pled no contest and was ordered to serve one year of probation, complete batters' intervention counseling and pay medical restitution.
Johnson and Lozada had only been married a short time when the incident happened and were divorced quickly thereafter.
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Helping you get the most out of your child's education
There are so many different strategies for studying that it almost becomes a study in itself to decide which will be most effective for you.
You probably know a lot about some of the most common learning strategies like drawing a mind-map and summarising. In this blog post, we take a look at some study strategies you might not have come across before.
Effective learning happens in three steps: EXPLORATION, CONSOLIDATION AND TESTING
EXPLORATION: involves investigation and gathering of information. This should take about 60% of studying time. This is, in fact, all the work that you do in class during the term: taking notes in class, doing the reading, assignments, worksheets and learning for tests. If you have worked well during the term, the next phase of studying is much easier.
CONSOLIDATION: involves the combining all the work that you have done over the term with your notes into a logical structure which you will then learn so that you can recall it from memory during the exam.
There are several ways in which this information can be learnt, which is what we are going to deal with next.
TESTING: involves being asked to recall and apply what you have learnt, which happens in the test or exam. Effective consolidation techniques include some testing as part of the learning.
$ 1. The SQWR Technique
For learning subjects where there is a large amount of information to cover, try the SQRW technique. S stands for Survey, Q stands for Questions, R stands for Read and W stands for Write.
The idea is that by implementing these four steps, you should understand to information which helps you to remember and apply it. Using the SQRW technique will help you to understand what you read and to prepare a written record of what you learned.
Here's what you need to do:
a. Survey.
Surveying means looking over the section and working out what you already know and what you still need to cover. To survey a section of work, read the title, introduction, headings, and the summary or conclusion. Also have a good look at the all visuals such as pictures, tables, maps or graphs and read the caption that goes with each. By surveying a section, you will quickly learn what the section is about and get a good idea of how much you know.
b. Question.
You need to have questions in your mind as you read. Questions give you a purpose for reading and help you stay focused on what you are studying. Form questions by changing each chapter heading into a question. Use the words who, what, when, where, why, or how to form questions. For example, for the heading "Uses of Electricity" in a section about how science improves lives, you might form the question "What are some uses of electricity?" If a heading is stated as a question, use that question. When a heading contains more than one idea, form a question for each idea. Don't worry to form questions for the Introduction, Summary, or Conclusion.
d. Read.
Read the information that follows each heading to find the answer to each question you formed. As you do this, you may decide you need to change a question or turn it into several questions to be answered. Stay focused and flexible so you can gather as much information as you need to answer each question.
e. Write.
Write each question and its answer in your notes. Reread each of your written answers to be sure each answer contains all the important information needed to answer the question. Use these questions and answers as a summary.
The SQRW technique helps you to engage with your work and ensures that you understand it, leaving you with a set of good study notes, too.
HINT: Once you complete the Survey step for the whole section, complete the Question, Read, and Write steps for the first heading. Then complete the Question, Read, and Write steps for the second heading, and so on for the remaining headings in the section.
2. The KWL Chart
The KWL Chart is a similar strategy to the SQWR technique. This is a good alternative option for you if you like to use mind maps. Sometimes, using a slightly different learning strategy can excite your brain and help you take in more information so why not give this a try?
The K in KWL stands for what you already know about the topic. The W in KWL stands for what else you want to know about the topic. The L in KWL stands for what you learned about the topic as you read your textbook and use reference sources.
This strategy works well for more visual learners as the information is completed in a table.
Head up the columns as "KNOW" "WANT" and "LEARNED".
Complete the K column by thinking about and writing what you already know about the topic.
Complete the W column by writing the questions you want to answer about the topic.
Complete the L column by writing the answers to the questions you wrote in the W column and any other information you learned as you answered the questions.
Here is an example of a KWL chart that a student completed for the topic "Deserts."
Topic: DESERTS
A desert is a dry area of land that is typically very hot.
More than 1/5 of the world is desert.
Hard for plants to survive in the desert.
Hard for animals to survive in the desert.
Are there any areas of water in a desert?
Are there cold deserts?
What is the largest desert?
How do plants survive?
How do animals survive?
There are areas with water in a desert that are called an oasis.
They are found by an aquifer or an underground stream. Aquifer is an underground bed or layer that yields water.
You'll find more plants and animals by an oasis than in any other part of the desert.
The Gobi Desert can get as cold as -40° in the winter because it is far north of the equator.
The Sahara Desert is more than 3 million square miles in area.
Mostly by using their long roots to get to water below the ground.
They avoid the heat of the day, and come out only at night.
Mammals such as camels and rodents can go for long periods without water. So can many birds and insects.
Remember that the best way of learning is engaging with the work so try to make it interesting – use colours, pictures or talk to yourself or your cat! Sometimes making up rhymes or setting a list of facts to a tune can help you to remember them. No one can learn but you so take responsibility for your study habits and you will succeed.
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All About Hazardous Waste Management
As waste holders go, the ones that are quite preferred are the versatile and easy-to-use containers that can gather, store, treat, and transport wastes to the place where you want to keep them. These compartments can be any size yet they ought to be anything but difficult to move like gallons and safety cans, drums and so on.
The use of containers for hazardous waste is highly required especially when the waste products is conceivably perilous to other individuals or the environment in general. The choice of hazardous waste holders to use would mainly be dependent on the type of waste materials itself that you would like to dispose off.
The compartments to be used should be the ones that are mainly utilized for dealing with a variety of waste materials – combustible, corrosive, toxic and so on which would then be moved to a solidly built chemical storage shed for safekeeping that will be done for a long time. Committed to a full capacity for safe compartments and transportation of items that are quite dangerous to other people and the surroundings, fluid wastes are sometimes also transported using tank trucks. Methods for proper dangerous waste methods must be overseen so as to ensure safety and strict quality control. Nonetheless, moving or transporting hazardous wastes requires stringent measures in ensuring a safe and secure transport, which is why there are plenty of rules and policies in place concerning the transportation and tracking and movement of dangerous wastes until they have been properly and thoroughly disposed of. As such, the need to call for safe and highly durable container is required for perilous waste, contingent upon the products itself that you will be putting into it.
In the event that the firm is utilizing a transporter for it, there is still a need for the appropriate hazardous waste storage buildings that can legitimately exclude the wastes from any human and animal presence which can potentially endanger them and so on. There is also the need to properly label and identify the containers used for specific types of hazardous items since this is also an important step to avoid the contents from contaminating the surroundings.
Indeed, there are numerous ways how you can properly manage and handle your hazardous wastes, and you can find them as long as you are willing to invest the time and attention towards researching about it and asking around – so go ahead and start now.
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Happy Friday
1. Pregnancy cravings have been really weird and strange for me. I rarely have an actual craving, but when I do, I must have it RIGHT then. If I have to wait more than an hour or two, to get the item that I am craving, I no longer want it. It's a now or never thing. Earlier this week, I had to have Coconut Cream Pie. HAD TO HAVE IT. Bought this one at Publix, had one small slice and was totally over it. These girls are already making me crazy.
2. I have really tried to minimize my travel this year. We are buying our first home and having twins. I have so much to do here at home already that I decided I would majorly cut back. That was all fine and dandy…until today. Today, Jorge is flying to Puerto Rico for a long weekend. He is speaking at a conference there, but in his downtime he will have his toes in the sand and be eating all the delicious food that I love. I was supposed to go with him on this trip…and right about now I would have been sipping a Piña Colada and eating fried deliciousness. Instead I am at home working. It sucks.
3. Speaking of the new house, LOOK! It's almost done! I am so excited to get in there and put some paint on the walls and make it my own. Our final walkthrough is next Friday and then we close (and move) the friday after that. In case you didn't catch that — we move in two weeks. I haven't bought a single box or packed a single thing. Oopsies.
4. While I may not have packed anything, I did haul four big black trash bags full of clothes and shoes to the Goodwill for donation. It's seriously embarrassing how much crap I had that I never wore. Next up for a massive clean out is my prop room and my makeup/hair stuff. You would think the makeup/hair stuff would be quick and easy…but I have drawers and drawers of lotions and potions. Anyone looking for half used bottles of bath & body works stuff?? I have enough or everyone!
5. P.S. Now that my closet is so clean and empty, I'm really thinking I should go get this new Michael Kors bag. Or do I maybe want it in the satchel size?? Decisions, decisions. (Don't worry Jorge, I'm not really going to go buy it. At least I probably won't. Maybe.)
6. While I have been saving money on traveling and not buying that new purse for myself, I have found a few amazing sales on baby clothes. I have been taking so many pictures of baby clothes that the cats have even started to get jealous of the clothing…we are going to be in big trouble come August. The outfits above actually came from my darling friend (and soon to be my three doors down neighbor) Kerri. Skinny jeans and baby trench coats…Lyla & Ellie are going to be two styling babies!
7. On a totally unrelated note, I watched that new sitcom Friends With Better Lives the other day and I really liked it! I will be the first to admit it – I watch a lot of sitcoms. I like to laugh and I can totally commit to a 30 minute show. I really missed James Van Der Beek being on my television weekly and I am excited he is back. I wasn't a huge Dawson's Creek fangirl, but I absolutely LOVED him on B in Apartment 23. If you didn't watch that show, it's on Netflix now and it's hysterical. I still turn it on when I want background noise to cooking or cleaning.
8. I am going to leave you with this ridiuclous photo of Brody & Benny. Their squishy faces kill me.


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Lisa Huntoon, an equestrian sciences and business administration major with concentrations in economics and finance, has been awarded the Wacovia Scholarship through the Missouri Colleges Fund.
Missouri Colleges Funds is an organization that assists private colleges and universities in the State of Missouri by working with private donors to secure scholarship opportunities.
Wacovia continued its support of the Missouri Colleges Fund this year with a grant of $24,000. With this grant, 16 need-based scholarships valued at $1,500 were provided for qualified students majoring in accounting, business, economics, finance and related disciplines. The recipients must have a strong academic record and contribute to the college community both on and off campus.
Now living in Kingdom City, Huntoon is a 29-year-old woman, who proudly calls herself a "desert rat" from Chandler, Ariz. She has spent years working for barns and ranches across the globe, including Australia. Her passion for horses is what led her to William Woods University.
"I am a dedicated, hard-working, and resilient person; it's these qualities that have sustained me through even the most difficult times," Huntoon says.
In the past three years, Huntoon has completed her associate of arts degree in computer technology and general studies. She said she began attending college because she decided she "could muck stalls and toss pizzas for the rest of her life or… not."
Huntoon is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and Alpha Chi honor societies and Delta Epsilon Chi, an organization dedicated to furthering students' experience in business, marketing and advertising. She holds a 4.0 GPA and is looking forward to her graduation in 2011.


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This video reminds me of when I had to speak at Em and Jay's wedding. Too funny!
Monday, August 20
Smile, It's Monday
Posted by Our Journey To Eden at 11:14 AM
Labels: It's Monday
5 comments:
- Lynn said...
Too funny! I felt so bad for him!
Stay dry today!
- August 20, 2007 at 11:25 AM
- Jay said...
Sounds just like you except she didn't say "I'm doing good!" hahaha
- August 20, 2007 at 11:35 AM
- Lynn said...
Was that a girl...?
- August 20, 2007 at 1:28 PM
- Jay and Emily said...
That was so cute. Poor guy. I loved your speech. We still watch the video and crack up. You did a great job!!
- August 20, 2007 at 2:06 PM
- Our Journey To Eden said...
I really don't know if it is a boy or girl!
- August 21, 2007 at 9:20 AM
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iPhone 7 Plus survives 300-foot drop from amusement park ride in Florida
07/16/2018, 03:07 pm
Apple has never claimed that the iPhone is indestructible, but another news story finds one of the devices continuing to work after falling hundreds of feet to the ground from an amusement park ride, while filming the descent the whole time.
Apple's cheaper iPhones are not the volume sellers pundits predicted: iPhone 8, X are
07/05/2018, 11:07 am
It's not news that Apple is grabbing all the profits in the smartphone industry. But new data shows that Apple's most expensive new iPhone flagships are accomplishing this largely on their own, indicating that analyst chatter about smartphone users really wanting cheaper devices is totally delusional.
Apple continues to dominate best-selling smartphones rankings despite recent S9 launch
06/12/2018, 08:06 am
Continuing market research finds that iPhones continue to pack a list of the top-10 smartphones sold globally, even eight months after the release of the iPhone X.
Apple offering $50 credit for iPhone batteries replaced before discounted repair program
05/23/2018, 12:05 pm
Apple is offering a $50 credit to customers who paid for an out-of-warranty battery replacement for iPhone 6 or later devices.
iPhone 7 Plus tops smartphone consumer satisfaction survey
05/23/2018, 12:05 pm
Apple's iPhone 7 Plus from 2016 tops the ASCI Telecommunications user survey, with iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus coming in fourth and fifth.
Apple iPhone surges 16 percent in US in spite of market's overall decline
05/22/2018, 09:05 am
Apple's U.S. iPhone sales were up 16 percent year-over-year during the March quarter to 16 million, even as the domestic smartphone market as a whole dropped 11 percent from 43.7 million units to 38.7 million, according to research published on Tuesday.
Video: the iPhone X reviewed, six months later
05/18/2018, 11:05 am
From its release right up until this month's earnings announcement, analysts have said Apple will discontinue the iPhone X this year due to low sales. While the iPhone X itself might be replaced by new models and not continue for a second year, like the iPhone 7, there is no denying what Apple's premium smartphone has brought to the table.
Apple says mic problem affecting some iPhone 7 models with iOS 11.3 or later
05/04/2018, 01:05 pm
Apple is aware of a problem in which the microphone will stop working on iPhone 7 and 7 Plus models running iOS 11.3 or later, AppleInsider can confirm.
Consumer Reports pegs Apple's iPhone X & 8 Plus as having best smartphone cameras
02/28/2018, 03:02 pm
In a piece published this week, Consumer Reports rated the dual-lens iPhone X and iPhone 8 Plus as having the best smartphone cameras, with the single-lens iPhone 8 sitting just behind them.
Apple support page discusses iPhone performance management, throttling options in iOS 11.3
02/06/2018, 03:02 pm
Apple has published a new page about lithium ion batteries in an iPhone, discussing how they work in simple terms, why throttling is necessary, and how iPhone performance management works in iOS 11.3.
Apple activates repair program for iPhone 7 models impacted by 'No Service' issue
02/02/2018, 05:02 pm
Apple on Friday initiated a repair program for iPhone 7 devices affected by an issue that caused a "No Service" message to display in the status bar even when cellular network coverage is available, saying a faulty logic board component is to blame for the error.
Apple, Samsung under investigation by Italian government over planned obsolescence allegations
01/18/2018, 01:01 pm
Italy's antitrust organization has launched a probe investigating allegations that Apple and Samsung use software updates not as a tool to secure or expand upon smartphone capabilities, but to speed up the aging process and force users to buy new phones.
China adds to government pressure on Apple over iPhone slowdowns
01/15/2018, 08:01 pm
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Apple's iPhone 7 Plus was second most-popular smartphone sold in China during 2017
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Analysis into the Chinese smartphone market reveals Apple continues to be a major force in the region, with both the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus appearing in a list of the top ten mobile devices sold in the country in 2017 alongside locally-produced rivals.
U.S. House members question Apple once more over battery slowdowns
01/12/2018, 05:01 pm
Lawmakers have reportedly sent yet another letter to Apple leadership related to the company's announcement of battery-related slowdowns in older iPhones.
U.S. government questions Apple over iPhone slowdown debacle
01/09/2018, 10:01 pm
Following revelations that the French government opened an investigation into Apple's decision to throttle the performance of older iPhones with deteriorated batteries, a U.S. senator on Tuesday sent a letter to CEO Tim Cook requesting details about the hardware policy.
Law firm that extracted $450M settlement in Apple e-books case is going after company for throttling iPhones
01/05/2018, 10:01 pm
Hagens Berman, the consumer rights law firm that successfully obtained a $450 million settlement from Apple over e-book price fixing, once again has the tech giant in its sights, and on Friday filed a class-action lawsuit over the iPhone throttling debacle.
How iPhone batteries work, and how Apple manages performance over time
01/02/2018, 02:01 pm
Lithium-ion batteries such as those found in nearly every smartphone and tablet are not little, indestructable homogenous power reactors. AppleInsider delves briefly into the construction and chemistry of them, and discusses how an old battery works against not only device manufacturers, but the users themselves.
$29 battery exchanges for iPhone 6 and newer now available at most Apple retail locations
12/30/2017, 02:12 pm
Many Apple retail locations in the U.S. started the $29 battery replacement for the iPhone 6 or newer, well in advance of a previously announced January timeframe -- but appointments are filling up, and turnaround times are growing.
Apple tops device activations during holidays, iPhone X handily beating iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus
12/27/2017, 09:12 pm
Apple once again leads the industry in smartphone and tablet activations during the week before Christmas, with very strong sales of the iPhone X leading the iPhones released in 2017, with the iPhone 6 and iPhone 7 availability both overseas and as used devices adding to the lead.


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