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Many women with large breasts experience significant physical discomfort from the weight of their breasts. Common symptoms include:
- Neck ache
- Backache
- Shoulder pain
- Rash and skin irritation underneath the breast
- Inability or difficulty to get clothes to fit correctly
- Indents in their shoulders from their bra straps
- Discomfort and difficulty with exercise
Things to consider before surgery
Patients with a high BMI have increased risks associated with the procedure and may be asked to lose weight before proceeding. Mr Hanikeri recommends waiting until patients have achieved a stable weight that they are happy with and a BMI under 32 before having breast reduction performed. The safety of the procedure is affected by smoking and Mr Hanikeri does not perform breast reduction in patients who are still smoking. Patients who have stopped smoking for at least 4 weeks are candidates for breast reduction.
Medicare rebates currently apply for breast reduction and so patients who have private health insurance will significantly reduce the costs associated with the surgery.
The Procedure
With breast reduction, excess breast tissue and skin are removed resulting in smaller and firmer breasts. The areola is reduced in diameter and the nipple is elevated to a new position. It is kept alive by a bridge of breast tissue called a pedicle. After removal of an appropriate amount of tissue, the remaining breast tissue is reshaped to create a smaller and more elevated breast.
The breast reduction method varies according to the patient's breast size, their preference and their lifestyle demands, however the principle of all breast reductions is the same.
There are three main types of scars resulting from breast reduction surgery.
After surgery-what to expect
Patients will be mobile immediately and can resume driving, light activities and light exercise such as walking with two weeks. They can usually return to normal activities and exercise within four to six weeks. Most patients are recommended to take around one to two weeks off work after the operation depending on the physical demands of their job.
Whilst scars are not completely predictable, most are barely visible and easily concealed in time. They may appear pink and slightly thickened for a few weeks to months after the surgery but will usually fade to be pale and soft by around three to six months. Their final appearance may take up to eighteen months to achieve. Most patients experience very minimal scarring in the longer term.
Mr Hanikeri will usually recommend topical scar therapy such as silicone tape to be used from around the fourth postoperative week, until around three months after surgery
Breast reduction often makes a dramatic change in appearance as well as physical comfort.
Traditional 'Anchor' scar
This is the most common type of incision resulting from breast reduction. It results in a scar, starting around the areola, travelling vertically down and then horizontally across the fold under the breast.
Circumvertical scar (Lollipop scar)
Patients who are suitable for this technique end up with a scar around the areola and a scar that travels vertically down, but with no scarring underneath the breast. The vertical pattern is less effective for large breasts with significant droop or excess skin under the nipple. Also, because there is no excision of skin under the breast, the skin around the vertical scar can appear gathered or puckered for a few weeks after the operation. The appearance of this puckering will improve as the incision heals and the breasts settle into their new shape however, the final result may not be visible for up to one year after the procedure.
Circumareolar Technique
The only scar is from a circular incision is around the areola. This technique is only suitable when a very small amount of tissue needs to be removed such as when only one breast needs to be reduced to match the other breast for mild breast asymmetry.
Liposuction may be used to reduce breasts and to improve the contour on the side of the chest however some patients who are overweight may still have an excess of fat arising from their back which may become more visible after breast reduction.
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The nod was cracked — on a trial basis — at the International Cricket Council (ICC) meetings in Auckland this week' where approval for Test and one-day leagues was also granted.
The trial ends at the start of the 2019 World Cup' and whether a Test is played for four or five days will be the subject of bilateral agreement between the countries concerned.
The top nine teams will contest the test championship' with 13 sides vying for the honours in the ODI league.
The suits will now busy themselves with completing fixtures' devising points systems and finalising playing conditions.
"Our priority was to develop an international cricket structure that gave context and meaning across international cricket and particularly in the test arena'" ICC chief executive David Richardson was quoted as saying in a release.
"This has been delivered and every Test in the new League will be a five-day test format.
"However throughout the discussions about the future of test cricket it became clear that whilst context is crucial we must also consider alternatives and trial initiatives that may support the future viability of test cricket.
"The (four-day) trial is exactly that' a trial' just in the same way day-night Tests and technology have been trialed by members.
"Four-day tests will also provide the new test-playing countries (Afghanistan and Ireland) with more opportunities to play the longer version of the game against more experienced opponents' which' in turn' will help them to hone their skills and close the gap with the top-nine ranked teams."
"The Test series league will see nine teams play six series over two years — three home and three away — with each having a minimum of two tests and a maximum of five and all matches being played over five days culminating in a World Test League Championship final'" Richardson was quoted as saying.
"The ODI league will be a direct qualification pathway towards the World Cup and will be contested by the 12 full members plus the winners of the current World Cricket League Championship.
"In the first edition of the league' each side will play four home and four away series each comprising of three ODIs moving to all teams playing each other from the second cycle onwards."
More importantly than all that' the release said that: "The process for the appointment of the ICC female independent director was confirmed and the recruitment will get underway in the coming week."
Remember when cricket was a fuddy-duddy frumpery played and controlled solely by men and only in daylight hours' and five-day tests were sacred?
Not before time' the grand old game and the modern world are colliding.


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That manuscript I've been working on? I submitted it on Friday afternoon. Then I took the whole weekend off.
And did the most everyday things like … laundry and cleaning out the fridge. A walk to the bookstore and the kitchen store. There was a lot of time spent on my couch – watching movies and taking naps (sometimes taking naps while watching movies). You know, weekend stuff.
Unsurprisingly, there was some thought about food and time spent in the kitchen. And future plans. In less than a couple of weeks my dear, dear friend Robin is coming to visit and play in Minneapolis for the weekend. The last time she was here was January 2011 and it was beyond cold and snowy. We drank wine and cooked dinner and watched terrible movies. We made a peach shortcake with canned peaches and cinnamon scented whipped cream.
(What does it mean that I remember dessert from a year and half ago, but cannot for the life of me remember the movie we watched?)
That dessert was humble, thought up while standing in the grocery store. It was cozy and homey and perfect for the frightful weather. However, the weather right now is anything but frightful. And peaches are coming into their own. I spent a good part of Saturday conjuring up a summer version of that shortcake with canned peaches. I admit, there was an appetizer my friend Laura cooked up last weekend that I haven't quite been able to get out of my head – prosciutto-wrapped peaches with basil. Savory, sweet, salty and screaming of summer. So I hijacked the idea and turned it into a dessert.
Bacon Buttermilk Shortcakes with Minted Balsamic Peaches (and sweet basil ice cream if you'd like). Sometimes I have food ideas that disappoint with my execution of them. This is not one of those times. It's a dish that works easily at the start of the day, or the middle of the afternoon or as a finishing thought late at night. It's possible that it's not so great and I am simply smitten with it because I had the time and the inclination to think about food after so many science-centric weeks …
Preheat oven to 400º. In a food processor, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and nutmeg. Pulse a couple of times. Add butter and pulse for about 30 seconds, until dough resembles cornmeal. Add buttermilk and process until just combined, adding more flour if too sticky. Turn dough over onto a floured surface, sprinkle bacon pieces and knead together a couple of times until bacon is well distributed. Pat dough out to 1-inch thickness and cut into two 3-inch rounds. Brush with heavy cream and bake for 25 minutes.
While the shortcakes are baking, toss diced peaches, sugar, balsamic vinegar and mint in a small bowl. Slice baked shortcakes in half, spoon peaches over and top with remaining biscuit.


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What is an Occlusal Guard?
Occlusal guards (also called night guards, splints and bruxing appliances) are made of rigid or semi-rigid materials like laboratory-processed acrylic. They are generally made to be worn over the biting surfaces of either the upper or lower teeth, and are easily inserted and removed by the patient.
Occlusal guards accomplish three main functions:
• Evenly distribute bite forces to protect the teeth from stresses that can crack or wear them abnormally
• Protect the temporomandibular joints (TMJs) from excessive bite stress that can produce pain, damage to the jaw joint components, and dysfunction
• Reduce the heavy forces generated by the jaw-closing muscles.
Occlusal guards can prevent damage to teeth and dental restorations, saving the time, expense and potential discomfort of fixing problems that result from clenching the jaw muscles and grinding the teeth (bruxism). They can also be used to treat patients with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction and pain (TMD); and people suffering from jaw/facial muscle discomfort and fatigue (myalgia). It is important to understand how occlusal guards work, to decide whether you are a patient who might benefit from the use of an occlusal guard.
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You've probably seen her face in the news at some point over the past few years, but you may be wondering – who is Amanda Knox? A sex-crazed American student turned murderer? An innocent girl who was in the wrong place at the wrong time? A crazy jealous roommate? Or the girl who killed her daughter and got away with it?
Well after reading the first 153 pages of her book – Amanda Knox, Waiting to Be Heard, A Memoir – I have come to the conclusion that she was none of the above. And definitely not the last one because that's Casey Anthony. Completely different case, but somehow it's very easy to get these girls confused. So after the first 153 pages I'm pretty sure she's not guilty at all, but her parents might want to tell her to chill with the habitual weed smoking. I was a college student once and I get it – but if she hadn't gotten so damn stoned that she couldn't even remember if she went home on the night of her roommate's murder, she could have saved herself a lot of trouble.
Also, she talks about her boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito and how their relationship began… And how he was so caring and gentle they would shower together and he would wash her, and dry her like a little puppy, and even clean her ears with a Q-tip… Don't get me wrong a like a sexy shower with my man just as much as the next girl, but unless I'm a paraplegic I don't want my boyfriend drying me off or sticking things in my ears.
Lastly, Amanda talks about how she contracts oral herpes from one of her first "casual sex experiences." If by chance she actually was guilty of murdering her roommate, all I have to say is karma.


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What you may feel.
Depending on the number of structures affected and the severity thereof, neck pain may vary from a constant dull ache or spasm to more serious sharp shooting pains or weakness that extends to the shoulder or arm. Pain is usually aggravated with movement of the head or neck and most comfortable positions include lying down with a pillow under your head, wearing a soft cervical collar or resting your head in your hands.
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SOULTales - Character Strengths, Stories & Vocabulary
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Lucknow Tales
We were at the Bada Imambara at Lucknow.
Amazing building and amazing people behind the building. Why would some one want to build such a majestic structure? Add to that the Bul Bulaiya, that is the maze which runs through the walls and pillars, and runs through 3 levels. The guide tells us there are 1000 ways within the maze,but only 1 way is the right one to get us out of it!
It appears that man will do anything for posterity and this is definitely an example of that. You and I can enjoy the quirks of the moneyed class as they leave behind monuments and minarets for future generations to explore and savor.
This building brings to my mind the innumerable photos of SRK's palatial house Mannat floating around the cyber world. Then there is even our own favorite batsman's new pad...with foyer designed like the interior of a conch shell!! It's true, google around and you will find it.
And what about Ambani tower?
..what about it...mmm....surely that is one monument waiting to be converted to a museum when their owner's are no more...
Kids enjoyed the Bul Bullaiya a lot, and finally the guide made my son act as the guide to find out the correct route. Of course we got lost and he had to help us out!
My Mom shares my fascination for such adventures through lands and landmarks. It was great fun, 3 generations exploring that fantastic space, each one carrying away different thoughts and feelings.
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With dry bureaucratic precision, the daily incident reports from Rikers Island chronicle a surge of violence and disorder churning within the vast New York City jail complex.
Since New Year's Eve, according to the internal reports, at least 12 inmates have been slashed or stabbed, eight of them in the face or neck. Inmates and correction officers suffered lacerations, concussions, punctured eardrums, and fractures to noses, eye sockets, jaws and hips. In one recent brawl, a chunk of an inmate's ear was bitten off, according to the confidential reports, which were obtained by The New York Times.
Not since the gang riots of the 1980s and early 1990s has violence at Rikers Island so alarmed oversight officials, union leaders and inmate advocates. Over the past decade, the use of force by correction officers has jumped nearly 240 percent, even as the daily population has declined by almost 15 percent over the same period, according to data from the city's Correction Department obtained under the Freedom of Information Law.
The mayhem inside city jails is especially striking given the historic declines in rates of homicide and other violent crimes outside of them. At the heart of the rising violence is an inmate population that has changed significantly in recent years and has in many ways grown more volatile.
In particular, correction officers have struggled with an increasing concentration of mentally ill inmates who experts say often respond defiantly or erratically to the harsh, zero-tolerance disciplinary measures successfully employed in the past.
While conditions today are far from the near-anarchy of 20 years ago, the tools used to bring that era of violence under control may now be partly responsible for creating further disorder.
Reports of Abuse
In interviews, current and former inmates described arbitrary and wanton abuse by other inmates and correction officers.
Robert Hinton, who takes medication for aggression and paranoia, said he and another Rikers prisoner were set upon by correction officers. "I was cuffed, they kicked us, punched us, threw garbage on us, and Maced me all at the same time," Mr. Hinton said in an interview.
In another confrontation, Mr. Hinton said, he was beaten by at least 10 correction officers in April 2012 after he refused to leave his cell. He had a fractured nose and vertebra and said he was choked until he passed out.
He said one officer told him: "You're going to die today."
Mr. Hinton, 26, who is suing the city over the altercation, was brought back to Rikers last week on a parole violation.
A spokesman for the Correction Department said the agency would not comment on Mr. Hinton's lawsuit because it was active litigation.
Another inmate, Rodney Brye, 40, was acquitted after spending nearly four years at Rikers Island for a weapons charge. He left in 2012 with two fused vertebrae and a plate in his neck and now walks with a cane as a result of a what he says was a beating by correction officers. He is also suing the city.
"They will hit you with anything; they'll hit you with a radio," he said. "You can actually take somebody's life like that, and they do it on a regular basis."
Norman Seabrook, president of the Correction Officers' Benevolent Association, said officers were overwhelmed by a difficult and often violent inmate population. Officers are routinely punched and kicked, and sometimes doused with urine and feces, Mr. Seabrook said. This month, an officer was stabbed in the face with a pen.
The violence has simmered behind the walls and barbed wire of Rikers Island, overshadowed by other priorities at City Hall.
Mayor Bill de Blasio, who entered office in January vowing to curtail abuses in the Police Department and to enact education reform, has spoken little of the jails, though he has acknowledged the need for changes. Last week, he appointed Joseph Ponte, a longtime corrections official known for reforming violence-plagued prisons and jails around the country, to lead the Correction Department.
In introducing Mr. Ponte, the mayor said the department had "sadly lagged behind other corrections systems in terms of updating its practices and procedures."
The situation at Rikers Island mirrors an "epidemic of violence" in big-city jails across the country, said Dr. James Gilligan, a clinical professor of psychiatry and co-author of a 2013 report that found the treatment of mentally ill inmates at Rikers Island violated the city's mental health standards. He said an overreliance on solitary confinement and force at Rikers Island and elsewhere perpetuated violence among inmates, particularly the mentally ill, who have crowded the nation's correctional facilities as mental hospitals and other institutions have closed.
"A jail like Rikers Island has a subculture of violence," Dr. Gilligan said. On a recent tour of a juvenile solitary confinement unit at Rikers, he said, "We saw young kids who had been really beaten to a pulp."
One young inmate, Dr. Gilligan said, had been handcuffed by correction officers, who then banged his head against the floor. The inmate, he said, had a concussion and had lost a tooth, and he was vomiting and urinating blood. The inmate was taken to a medical unit for treatment, he said.
A Vulnerable Group
With 10 jails housing an average daily population of nearly 12,000 inmates, Rikers Island — on an East River island of the same name, near La Guardia Airport — is one of the largest jail complexes in the country. Though primarily a pretrial center, it houses some sentenced inmates.
Inside, the tension is acute. Rival gangs — the Crips, the Bloods, the Latin Kings and Trinitarios — wage bloody power struggles like a cellblock game of thrones. Vicious fights erupt over the telephone or the television channel, inmates and correction officers said. The officers, wearing body armor and armed with pepper spray and clubs, resort to force frequently and, critics say, overzealously.
In this environment, mentally ill inmates are particularly vulnerable, experts say. The proportion of inmates with a diagnosed mental illness has grown to 40 percent, from 20 percent, over the last eight years, according to the Correction Department. These inmates are responsible for about two-thirds of infractions at city jails, the department said.
The monotony, the isolation and the aggression of officers and inmates can worsen mental illness, causing inmates to lash out, said Dr. Bandy X. Lee, a professor of psychiatry at Yale University who specializes in violence at prisons and jails.
"Right now, jails and prisons are grappling with a population they are not prepared to deal with," Dr. Lee said. "It is not so much a fault on the part of the correction system. They are simply not equipped and have not been able to adjust quickly enough."
Inmates who receive mental health treatment were five times as likely to require an "injury visit" to a jail clinic after a violent altercation with officers or inmates, according to a 2012 study by the city's health department. They also stay in jail much longer than those not treated for a mental illness and have higher rates of recidivism.
Shateek Bilal, 40, who has paranoid schizophrenia, has been in and out of Rikers Island since 1991, mostly for drug crimes and parole violations. Last year, he served three stints in custody, two at Rikers and one in the Manhattan Detention Complex, another city-run jail, for a total of seven months. He was released on Dec. 12 and now lives with his sister.
The jail time, he said, "exacerbated my mental illness, made me paranoid, made me more apt not to take the medication."
Changes to Punishment
The Correction Department has enacted reforms to cope with the changing population.
Since the 1990s, new correction officers have received a 35-hour course on mental health and suicide prevention, the department said. In recent years, officers assigned to mental health units at city jails have received additional training from the health department.
The addition of video surveillance in many sections of the jail has made officers and inmates think twice about resorting to force, officials said.
In January, the Correction Department announced that it would no longer punish mentally ill inmates with solitary confinement, which had expanded under the administration of Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg. Instead, the department plans to send such inmates to therapeutic units that have been set up over the last few years and are staffed by mental health professionals.
But while the most seriously mentally ill inmates now receive some therapy, isolation remains a widespread punitive tool, oversight officials said.
Solitary confinement and some therapeutic units are rife with abuse and neglect, city officials and inmate advocates said. They described walls that are covered with feces and body fluids, and inmates who scream incessantly and throw themselves into walls and doors. Inmates are housed in the units 22 to 24 hours a day, while inmates in the jails can watch television, work out and interact with others.
At a January meeting of the Board of Correction, which oversees city jails, Bryanne Hamill, one of its members, said that on a recent visit to a specialized housing unit, she and other board members knocked on the door to a cell after noticing the window had been covered in feces. After failing to get a response, they asked correction officers to open the door.
Ms. Hamill said it took over an hour before a medical team arrived, opened the door and found the female inmate, naked, wrapped in a blanket with some kind of ligature around her neck.
"The medical, one in particular screamed, 'She's trying to kill herself; we need help,' " Ms. Hamill said.
Mr. Seabrook, the president of the correction officers' union, faulted the department's leaders for not adequately training officers to handle mentally ill inmates and then punishing his members when they use force to protect themselves. "The inmate can use and abuse and do whatever it is he wants, and when a correction officer attempts to restrain the inmate and use whatever force is necessary to defuse the incident, the officer goes to be charged with a crime," he said.
Speaking of mentally ill inmates, he said: "They need medication, treatment, psychological help. They don't need a corrections officer."
Some of the most severe abuse of inmates appears to stem not from a lack of training, but from what critics have described as a culture of indifference.
On Aug. 18, 2012, a 25-year-old inmate named Jason Echevarria, who had bipolar disorder, swallowed toxic soap that had been given to inmates in a mental health unit. The inmates were expected to use the soap balls — which, according to court papers, contained bleach, sodium carbonate and ammonium chloride — to clean their cells after the toilets overflowed with raw sewage.
Over the next several hours, correction officers ignored Mr. Echevarria's cries for help, even as he began vomiting blood, according to court documents. At one point, according to the documents, Capt. Terrence Pendergrass, who was in charge of the unit, told an officer who had come to seek help: "Don't call me if you have live, breathing bodies. Only call me if you need an extraction, or if you have a dead body."
Mr. Pendergrass has told city investigators that he did not know that Mr. Echevarria was sick, according to the union that represents Rikers captains.
Mr. Echevarria was found dead in his cell the next day.
The medical examiner ruled his death a homicide, citing "neglect and denial of medical care."


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Crows Zero
Crows Zero (Also Known As: Kurôzu zero ) is an Action, Thriller film directed by Takashi Miike and written by Hiroshi Takahashi. It was released on 27 October 2007 (Japan). It stars Shun Oguri, Kyôsuke Yabe, Meisa Kuroki. The film's content : A transfer student attempts to take over the most violent high school in the country, whose students form factions and battle each other for power...
Actor: Shun Oguri, Kyôsuke Yabe, Meisa Kuroki
Director: Takashi Miike
Country: Japan
Duration: 130 min
Quality: HD
Release: 2007
IMDb: 7


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Carlisle Ford Nationals
June 5-7, 2020
Carlisle Ford Nationals is the largest all-Ford show in the world with over 3,000 vehicles spanning Ford's production history.
Highlights include:
- Vintage Ford vehicles and an opportunity to look at the future of Ford and their line-up of cars, trucks, and SUVs
- The Ford Parade heads to downtown Carlisle on Saturday with over 400 of the hottest Fords from around the world
- Enormous automotive flea market, car corral and the Manufacturers Midway for the best in parts buying
Event details:
- Admission: Friday & Saturday is $15 and only $7 on Sunday, with kids 12 & under free; a $30 event pass is also available
- Aside from great cars, there will also be tasty fair-style food, automotive competitions, guests and more
The Carlisle Fairgrounds isn't the only place where car lovers will want to visit while in-town for the car show.
Ford Parade - The Ford Parade and Downtown Street Party takes place in downtown Carlisle Saturday night. While downtown, enjoy one of the many places to eat.
Williams Grove Speedway - Williams Grove racing events take place each Friday and Saturday night in Mechanicsburg. Friday night features the 410 Sprints and 358 Sprints Challenge. Sportsman and 358 Late Models run the track on Saturday night.
Rolls Royce Museum - The Rolls Royce Museum in Mechanicsburg showcases historic Rolls Royce vehicles dating back to 1929. The Museum is open Monday-Friday.
Antique Automobile of America Museum - Located in Hershey, these vintage vehicles have history dating back to the 1800s. Rare and one-of-a-kind automobiles are always on display. The museum is open 9am-5pm daily.
The celebration lasts all weekend around the Cumberland Valley.
First Friday - First Friday events take place in downtown Carlisle and Mechanicsburg.
Foundry Day - Foundry Day takes place on the first Saturday in June every year. The juried arts and craft festival is an event the entire family will enjoy.
When you're in town for the car show, take some time to reflect on the rich history and outdoor attractions of the Cumberland Valley. Step back in time and follow the traces of the Revolutionary and Civil War throughout the Cumberland Valley. Visit the statue of iconic Revolution War figure, Molly Pitcher in downtown Carlisle. Military history buffs will also enjoy the U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center and the Carlisle Barracks, both just minutes away from the Carlisle Fairgrounds. The Cumberland County Historical Society in downtown Carlisle provides great history of the Cumberland Valley.
Whether you're on foot, bike, land, or water, the Cumberland Valley has something for all outdoor types. Hike on the famous Appalachian Trail, or at one of three state parks, Kings Gap Environmental Education Center, Colonel Denning, and Pine Grove Furnace. The Cumberland Valley Rail Trail connects Newville and Shippensburg, and provides walking and biking opportunities in a scenic setting.
Carlisle Sports Emporium - Get behind the wheel yourself and race at one or all three go kart courses. Competitors in the family will enjoy attractions like mini golf, rock climbing, arcade games, and laser tag.
Army Heritage Trail - Walk the outdoor museum and reflect on the storied past of the United States military. Located at the U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center in Carlisle, this one-mile course showcases each era of the U.S. Army, with full-size exhibits and artifacts.
Hersheypark - Just 45 minutes away from the Carlisle Fairgrounds is the internationally known "Happiest Place on Earth." Stay another day and visit the Hershey Amusement Park, Chocolate World, and Zoo America.
Looking for more? Check out the 50 Fun-Filled Trip Idea.
With all these great things to see and do at Ford Nationals and the surrounding Cumberland Valley, you'll want to stay the whole weekend. Compare rates, find car-friendly amenities and book online at the Official Lodging for Carlisle Events.
Carlisle Pennsylvania, and the surrounding Cumberland Valley, are easily accessible with connections via Interstate-81, I-76, I-83 and US 11/15. Our convenient location, just two hours west of Philadelphia and two hours north of Baltimore and Washington D.C., makes getting here a breeze. We are also surrounded by popular destinations like Hershey, Harrisburg, Lancaster, York and Gettysburg and 30 minutes from the Harrisburg International Airport and Amtrak Station.
Things to Do
- Car Shows and Racing
- Family Fun
- Farms & Markets
- Food, Wine & Beer
- History
- Nightlife
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Tim Lang, MicroStrategy's Senior VP and CTO, showcased the latest MicroStrategy release 10.10 and the features planned for next quarter, while breakout sessions covered data discovery, cloud, mobility, mobile identity, data science, AI, machine learning, and big data. With a range of customer case studies there was something of interest for all delegates, irrespective of where they are on the MicroStrategy journey.
Map of the Intelligent Enterprise
Organisations face challenges in the form of technology - cloud, machine learning and AI – as well as regulatory and competitive forces and market pressures from companies such as Apple, Amazon and Google.
For a company to thrive and grow in this environment Michael Saylor presented MicroStrategy's blueprint of what a data driven organisation requires from an enterprise platform, the map of the intelligent enterprise. This includes people, processes and the architectures necessary to empower users and teams with a single version of the truth, and features new types of information access from wall displays and TVs to wearables and voice. Saylor spoke about the growing importance of a governed enterprise platform that meets the diverse needs of the intelligent enterprise, while still providing a single version of the truth. This map helps any organisation see where they are on the intelligence journey and what their next steps are.
MicroStrategy latest release 10.10 and future technologies - Tim Lang CTO
MicroStrategy CTO Tim Lang presented the new features of MicroStrategy 10.10 and what's planned for the next quarter. MicroStrategy's overarching vision is for "Intelligence Everywhere", meaning a pervasive enterprise platform that can deliver information to users anywhere on any device.
MicroStrategy's new quarterly features release programme is now driving innovation faster than ever before and customers don't have to wait as long for new features and innovations.
A new version of MicroStrategy Desktop
10.10 includes a new version of free Desktop for self-service data discovery. MicroStrategy's aim is to have a "self-evident" product that naturally guides the user. The MicroStrategy community website provides many examples for Desktop that users can download. Tim demonstrated MicroStrategy's new natural language processing (NLP) capabilities that can formulate a visualisation from a sentence of text entered by the user due in a later release. MicroStrategy now also provides a new KPI visualisation that displays the KPI value compared to target or previous values. Responsive mode released in 10.10 allows for different screen layout arrangements with the developer changing the arrangement of visualisations on the page.
New Library and Dossier Features
Library and Dossier, first released in 10.9, now make it even easier for consumer users to search and explore content. For capability planned for Library includes an Amazon-like recommendation engine, to provide similar Dossiers the user may be interested in when searching for content. Collaboration is a new "chat" feature allowing users to comment on Dossiers and store filters that provide context - what a user was viewing when they made a comment.
The "visualisation filter", new in 10.10, allows a Dossier to have a popup filter, which makes it easy for users to select another visualisation. Mapbox has now been added to ESRI and Google Maps geospatial visualisations.
Library now also provides "prompting" to enable users to filter data and queries for their Dossiers.
A future important feature coming for Library and Dossier is support for the iPhone, so formatting better fits the mobile screen, due in the next quarter release.
MicroStrategy on AWS
MicroStrategy's cloud offering "MicroStrategy on AWS" is a fast way to deploy and scale MicroStrategy. This uses Amazon Web Services (AWS) architecture tools and a MicroStrategy-developed web console to automate the install, configuration and upgrade of MicroStrategy instances on AWS .
MicroStrategy Workstation
MicroStrategy Workstation for Windows or Mac includes all the functionality of Desktop plus the ability to create and manage datasets, users, security and roles and environment management. In time this will become MicroStrategy's single tool for management and administration of the enterprise platform.
Governed data discovery, and determining which data is certified, has been requested by many MicroStrategy customers. MicroStrategy can now enable restricted access, Dossiers and Documents can also be certified to indicate whether they have been quality assured.
Workstation's "performance analytics" is a new feature due next quarter that provides visibility into user activities for Dossiers. It looks at how a Dossier is performing, who's using it and when. Workstation can also show what is running across the whole environment. This will allow services to be stopped and started and provides insight into which objects are being used and the server resource utilisation.
MicroStrategy's open ecosystem continues to expand, with more than 199 different connectors planned for 2018. MicroStrategy can now be used as a data source for other data discovery tools such as Tableau, Qlikview and Power BI.
The future: MicroStrategy, voice + Alexa
To wrap up his future-oriented presentation, Lang demonstrated the use of Amazon's Alexa to ask MicroStrategy for information just by using voice requests and delivering information without requiring any displays or keyboards.
MicroStrategy continues to provide market leading innovations for the intelligent enterprise on a scalable and reliable platform. We look forward to seeing (and helping to implement) intelligence everywhere!


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Monday, January 26, 2009
Good Sister's Journey into Light
So now here she is, ready to admit that maybe he was less than he seemed, a good actor nothing more, nothing less. But she's still not sleeping well, her mind is still drawn to who she thought he was, not who he really is. I'm hoping that since she has made the leap from man to heel that the next step will be Prince to frog. When she can stop seeing him as her Prince Charming, the warts will show and I believe that will be the beginning of the end for her attachment to him. When she first started dating again after her divorce, she would supply me with name, description (sometimes phone photo) and tag number so that should anything happen, I'd have all I needed to help find her. You may think that is a bit extreme, but in today's world, it's not as much as I'd want for when my Granddaughter is old enough to date. Full background checks will be more my speed. With this one, all I had was the cell phone photo he wasn't aware she took. Well, that and his name and the hotel he was staying in while in town. All that information and still she wasn't safe. What's a friend to do?
You know, heartbreak hurts worse when you're a woman of a certain age. An empty home is lonelier than a cell. You work hard all day then go home to no one to talk to, no one to share your day with. It can get to be a cold existence. I was so happy for her that she had found Mr Right. How could he (and we) have been so wrong? But I'm an optimist. Knowing what a beautiful woman she is, inside and out, I have no doubt that if she wants him, the right man is out there, just waiting to find her. I can't wait till the day comes, that she can go out on her porch and yell at the top of her lungs, "NEXT!" Because the next man is out there...and you've got to kiss a lot of frogs to find a prince.
73 comments:
- larkswing said...
Oh can I relate! Been there and now I am with Mr. Right . . . wish it were possible to skip the frogs the dregs of the earth!
I remember giving a friend names and phone numbers of new guys, at least after the one that broke my heart and left me feeling lonely than I had ever felt.
- January 26, 2009 at 9:18 AM
- menopausaloldbag (MOB) said...
Heartbreak is such a horrid thing. Loneliness is a terrible thing too - couple them together and you feel that your heart will never mend.
You can only do what you are doing - she should get straight onto an online dating site and start having some fun. Distraction from pining for a useless toerag who doesn't desrve it works wonders. I think she's mourning the loss of her future and not the loss of him. Suddenly all the plans you had have gone - she needs more plans, new ones with other people - she should book a singles holiday! Get her to do something where she looks forward instead of looking backwards - that time and he thankfully has gone. Good luck, you seem to be a great support.
- January 26, 2009 at 9:32 AM
- Maggie May said...
You are a wonderful friend, so *sister* is really blessed to have you.
It is always worse when you are older, to be let down like this, and loneliness can be devastating. She deserves better and there is every chance she could find Mr Right! Hope so, I really do.
- January 26, 2009 at 9:37 AM
- Terri Steffes said...
I'd rather be alone that be with someone who isn't what he seems. I think she is lucky to find out now. Hard to accept right now, though.
Hugs to her!
- January 26, 2009 at 9:45 AM
- Jeni said...
A long time ago, shortly after my divorce back in 1980, I acquired a poster that I put on the back of my bathroom door. It was a frog, sitting on a lily pad and said simply "Sometimes you have to kiss a lot of frogs before Prince Charming comes along." My older daughter hated it but I loved that poster as I felt it really "spoke" to me. Ten years ago this month, I began a relationship with a man I'd known for 17 years. We'd been friends while he was married but was widowed in 1997. The relationship took off -boy, did it ever! Bells, rockets, fireworks -of all types, it seemed when we were together, when he called. We would chat on the phone for long periods in between seeing each other. He lived in Michigan; I, here in Pennsylvania. By summer, the "L" word was even being bantied about frequently and I really thought I'd finally come across my Prince Charming. He retired in August of '98, came to visit once in October and we went to a great concert, holding hands through it like teeny-boppers. And that was the last I saw him as he drove off into the sunset to return to his home. Seems he developed a myriad of reasons why our relationship was no good, wouldn't/couldn't work. And I spent the closing time of 1998 and most of 1999 in tears. Since then, I have decided for me, it is best that I just steer clear of the male populace. The "pickings" in this small town are very slim -even for younger folks and at my age, there is virtually nothing in the "available" department. I have come to the conclusion that there is something in my personality or appearance that automatically only draws the jackasses of the world to me. There are times I think a relationship would be nice but then, I think perhaps I am just better off with my hobbies and keep away from exploring. What sucks though is I still think about that last one, still miss him very much and wonder too if he is even still alive and well. Even my kids liked him, something they rarely did with anyone else I had a relationship with over the years. Because of certain health issues now, I definitely will not venture out to look for a "Prince Charming" again. But I have learned finally to be good and kind, loving of myself for a change and appreciating my family much more in the process too. This is just what works for me now, not necessarily a way for everyone else to follow though.
- January 26, 2009 at 9:52 AM
- windycorner said...
Thank goodness Good Sister has a sweet sister like you to be there in the bad times. And I hope this heel does get wounded. Paybacks are hell!
- January 26, 2009 at 9:54 AM
- ® ♫ The Brit ♪ ® said...
Hi Sandi,
I've experienced a few times in the past what your Sister is going through... awful times indeed.
My advice would be for her to spend some time alone before meeting someone new, time to "find herself" again, I feel that's so important... not to jump straight into a new relationship without thinking or having time to heal...
And then get out there and start dating again and hopefully very soon she will find a truly decent and loving man!
I wish her all the best of luck, she is very fortunate to have such a wonderful person: sister/friend like you!
All the best,
Donnie X
- January 26, 2009 at 10:23 AM
Your frog analogy made me sit up and take notice. I've said, from the time I met Mr Right (J), I had to kiss a lot of frogs before Prince Charming came along. Upon hearing this, J's mother was scandalized!!!! She didn't understand it was an amazing compliment to her son. Our niece who was about 6 at the time, said, Gramma, is Uncle J a prince? No, said J's mother, don't listen to her!! Oops, a little insight into our life, but a true story.
I wish I'd have had one of those posters, like Jeni's.
- January 26, 2009 at 10:24 AM
Well....I guess you can tell by the mention of J, that anonymous is moi.
- January 26, 2009 at 10:26 AM
- Tessa said...
Yes! I can just see her on the porch yelling 'NEXT'! You are a wonderful 'sister' always, in all ways and even though she feels sad and lonely right now, I'll bet she feels so lucky to have you.
- January 26, 2009 at 11:01 AM
- Strawberry Jam Anne said...
Good to hear that "Good Sister" is beginning to see the light, Sandi. You are doing exactly the right thing, letting her talk, making tentative disparaging remarks and when she begins to join in, think of something about him to laugh at, ridicule him. Know this has to be dealt with sympathetically but if anyone can do it, you can! She will gradually become strong again. Hugs to both. A x
- January 26, 2009 at 11:05 AM
- Unknown said...
Sandi too true about kissing alot of frogs. It will take time but eventually she'll see she's bettter off without him. But I agree, everyone needs someone to come home too.
- January 26, 2009 at 11:12 AM
- Love Bears All Things said...
Your heart cannot be broken unless it is open to love. Its a chance we take. I happy that she is feeling better.
eharmony: I have not used it myself but I do know some who have and have found their life partner there.
My older sister is the woman you describe coming home to an empty house. I try to encourage her to get out and get involved with other people but she has closed herself off to opportunity. I pray your friend will not do this. That she will pick herself up, dust herself off and go out there and live.
Mama Bear
- January 26, 2009 at 11:13 AM
- Vee said...
So glad that your friend is doing better...what a good friend you are!
- January 26, 2009 at 11:18 AM
- Diva's Thoughts said...
You are such a good friend. I WISH I had friends like you. I really do.
I know exactly how she feels. Broken hearts are so hard to deal with.
- January 26, 2009 at 11:48 AM
- ConverseMomma said...
I'm truly sorry to hear that anyone has suffered a broken heart, but especially someone who was so willing and eager to give hers with faith. She is lucky to have you as a support system.
- January 26, 2009 at 1:10 PM
- Aunt Julie said...
Oh, heartbreak is the hardest thing to get over! You are a wonderful person to be so loving to Good Sister...you know she appreciates you loving care! BTW, Uncle Lynn decided to join the Bloggy Giveaway Carnival, so we're having an impromptu Pop'rs Giveaway this week!
- January 26, 2009 at 1:24 PM
- Donna said...
My sister is now 61, divorced 3 times...I told her to get a dog...Geez!
Hope your sister snaps out of it soon! Tell her to call my sister! I have No tolerance for creeps....Give her lots of tlc then lock her in the closet! I'm so bad!Hahaa...hughugs
- January 26, 2009 at 1:33 PM
- Mima said...
I'm really glad that she has a Sister like you to be there for her, and to help get her through a difficult time. It can be a really lonely road being alone on the partner front, but it is friends that make all the difference in making your life a great place, and hopefully with time you will be able to help her reach that place again.
- January 26, 2009 at 1:39 PM
- Sally said...
I'm glad 'sister' is doing some better. That "dog's" day will come for sure. "Time wounds all heels" - I LOVE it!! You're a character, Sandi. ((HUGS))
- January 26, 2009 at 1:56 PM
- Sally said...
Oh, and I agree that you can never be too careful! It's good that she gives you information.
- January 26, 2009 at 1:57 PM
- Akelamalu said...
I love your philosphy
and you've got to kiss a lot of frogs to find a prince.
it's so true.
I'm sorry your sis got her heart broken but Mr Right is out there somewhere and will pop up when she's not looking! :)
- January 26, 2009 at 3:05 PM
- Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...
I am so sorry your friend had her heart broken by that terrible heel! But, I am so glad that she has you and Mac to help her heal....
- January 26, 2009 at 3:25 PM
- Jamie Dawn said...
I hope she truly thinks he's a heel, so IF he comes sniveling back to her, she won't take him back.
Her hurt is deep.
I'm so sorry for her.
- January 26, 2009 at 5:10 PM
- Hilary said...
I agree with the Brit/Donnie. It takes time to settle your heart before jumping into the next relationship. She won't do herself or the potential new love any good if she's still mourning her previous loss.
Having been in your "sister's" position, feeling sad over the loss of whom I thought he was, rather than who he really was, I can tell you that it probably didn't help to hear his character being put down, no matter how well-intended. In my case, the part of me that still loved the part of him that I thought was good, felt the need to defend him and my own self for being such a poor judge of character. Tread lightly in that area. Let her lead the put-downs when she's ready to do that. Just my take. You're a wonderful friend.
- January 26, 2009 at 5:16 PM
- RBK's Realm said...
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- January 26, 2009 at 5:30 PM
- RBK's Realm said...
The advice given by everyone is so pertinent and helpful.
Time will heal and I am a big believer in giving the wounded heart time to grieve and then doing some introspection to avoid the same pitfalls. Unfortunately there is NO one prescription for such situations and one needs to pick and choose from the advice given by well meaning folks to see what works as what works for one broken heart may not work for another.
Am I making sense?
- January 26, 2009 at 5:32 PM
- myonlyphoto said...
Sandi, may be just a slight detour for her, I am sure her inner beauty and outer beauty will get her the right man...its all in 'times' hands now. Thanks for sharing your story. Anna :)
- January 26, 2009 at 5:59 PM
- CatHerder said...
what a great friend you are...i know how you feel...TWO of my friends that were married over 20 years just went through divorces...cheating husbands...omg i would just die!
- January 26, 2009 at 6:14 PM
- Janice said...
You are such a good friend to Good Sister. I'm never very good in dealing with those type situations and never can find the right words till the conversation is over and I think about what I should have said.
From my own experience love finds you when you don't go off looking so hard for it.
- January 26, 2009 at 7:26 PM
- Jeanne said...
What a good friend you are Sandi. I have a friend who's with a real dog and has been for sometime. She deserves so much better but as you say, you get to a certain age...
- January 26, 2009 at 8:09 PM
- Lee said...
Wow, Sandi! I'm so glad she is doing better and that you've been there for her. Remembering how much I hurt when my ex left I'm sure she will consider you her most golden friend when she is through with all of this. I hope she finds a way to move on and look forward to finding someone much more deserving than he was of her. Prayers for her and you ascending!
- January 26, 2009 at 8:35 PM
- SandyCarlson said...
Time does wound all heels. Geez....I remember rowing this canoe myself. Best thing that ever happened was that my Buddhist friend, who knew nothing of the situation, taught me you need only worry about the present moment and that the people who aren't in the room AREN'T IN THE ROOM. It was a big moment for me who was in the room. Made moving on a delightful choice. I hope you sister feels better soon.
- January 26, 2009 at 9:11 PM
- Justabeachkat said...
You've mentioned Evil Sister and Good Sister, but you've never told us what they call you. I'm betting you're "SSS" (Sweet Sister Sandi". Both sisters are blessed to have you as their friend, especially Good Sister as she goes through this terrible time. I'm hoping she'll be ready to yell "NEXT!" real soon.
- January 26, 2009 at 9:20 PM
- tlchang said...
Ah, how hard for her. She is very lucky to have such a good friend like you to console her (and how lucky are you to have your long-term, resident 'dragon slayer' yourself).
Loved the "time wounds all heels". :-)
best wishes to you both.
- January 27, 2009 at 4:39 AM
- Tessa said...
---->just sneaking back in to tell you that I've an award on my blog for you, dear Sandi.
- January 27, 2009 at 9:38 AM
- Carol Murdock said...
Sandi......thanks for coming by the Porch ! I would love to hear about your Ghost's. Maybe a post?
I love the quote! I have an ex-SonInLaw- heel i'm waiting for time to wound-big time! HA!
"I found Mr. Right, only shows up when God does the picking". The great thing about a broken heart, it really does heal and the scar tissue just helps next time!
- January 27, 2009 at 9:50 AM
- Merisi said...
May I treat you to a freshly brewed cup of coffee and a homemade doughnut (very light, filled with apricot jam from the Danube valley!)?
Then put your feet up, and lean back. I will offer you a choice of romantic movies to relax. How'bout "Notting Hill?"
There are so many beautiful scenes filmed in dear Old London (oh, well, some very good studio work, possibly *g*), lots of romance and tons of good giggles and laughter!
Hugs to a sweet sister,
- January 27, 2009 at 10:01 AM
- Dr.John said...
The problem is that in some ponds there are only frogs , no princes.
- January 27, 2009 at 11:58 AM
- The Quintessential Magpie said...
Sandi, your sister is very blessed to have you in her corner. I hope she finds Mr. Right and that he is every single thing she ever dreamed of finding and then some!
Sounds like her ex is the real loser here. He didn't know gold when he saw it. She will definitely be the winner here. Who wants a man who can't tell the difference in gold and fool's gold?
- January 27, 2009 at 2:46 PM
- Suldog said...
On behalf of all dogs everywhere, I'd like to thank you for deciding not to diss us.
- January 27, 2009 at 3:50 PM
- Unknown said...
Poor thing. I'm glad she has someone to love on her like you. Nothing hurts more then being lonely.
- January 27, 2009 at 7:10 PM
- SandyCarlson said...
Thanks for stopping by, Sandi!
- January 27, 2009 at 8:24 PM
- ancient one said...
I hope good sister's broken heart heals quickly. Just takes time.
- January 27, 2009 at 10:10 PM
- Mary Isabella and Kiley too! said...
She is so Blessed to have you in her life...m.
- January 27, 2009 at 10:27 PM
- Deb said...
Hi ~ The world would be a better place if we all had friends like you. Friends who know when to be quiet and just listen, friends who know what to say and when to say it and friends who are there - whether it be at the other end of the phone or sitting right next to us - thank you for being there for your 'sister'. Maybe she should start a blog - it might help her feel connected to all of the good people in blogland. Take care.
- January 28, 2009 at 10:11 AM
- cheshire wife said...
Your friend is lucky to have you as a 'sister'. It is still early days at the moment for your 'sister'. I am sure that things will sort themselves out.
I got so fed up with looking for Mr Right that I gave up looking and just decided to enjoy myself. Then I met my husband!
- January 28, 2009 at 11:57 AM
- Denise said...
I kissed far too many frogs before Dennis came along.... I was in danger of warts! You tell her that GOD knows right where "Mr Right" is and GOD will bring him right to her...How do I know this..... HE did just that in my life!!!! I was 52 years old and had been in too many relationships gone wrong and too many marriages gone wrong.. Sometime in 1989 or 1990 I quit! Had all I wanted..... Learned to love me and love my life and love my Father God and allowed HIM to be all in all in my life...... I was well in spirit and in body and in soul! THEN...... in 1999 there he was........ Right there before my eyes and it has been a romance from day one........ What God has joined, NO MAN can put asunder! I failed to let GOD do it in my life.... This time it is as it should be........ Tell her to keep her eyes on GOD..... HE sees her husband......
- January 28, 2009 at 12:15 PM
- Alison said...
I love saying "Time wounds all heels!" Well, actually, time wounds everybody whether you're a heel or not, unfortunately. I'm sorry she got burned and glad she has a friend like you to help her heart heal.
- January 28, 2009 at 1:17 PM
- Shrinky said...
Oh so right Sandi, it's so much harder the older you get, you don't bounce back quite so readily. She knows her self-worth, you re-enforce that with all the love and support you surround her in. My old gran used to say, "What's for you won't go past you." Thank God this slimeball slid through, saves such a lot of future grief by the sounds of it. She'll agree, one day.
- January 28, 2009 at 2:00 PM
- imbeingheldhostage said...
You know, the stage after realizing that he's duped her is realizing that she got duped. It's a whole new load of emotions when the pride jumps out for some attention. I hope she heals quickly (not "heels" quickly, we want him gone).
I wish I had known you when I fell for an "actor" because "TIME WOUNDS ALL HEELS" would've cracked me up :-)
- January 28, 2009 at 2:30 PM
- Sweetie said...
How kind that you are so supportive of "sister." I think that each of us handles heartbreak differently. It is fortunate that she found out sooner rather than later. I do think that you can be in a relationship and, if it is not sincere, you are lonlier than if you were truly physically alone.
- January 28, 2009 at 3:04 PM
- Unknown said...
Very glad you are there for your sister.. time will heal.
Psst, wanted to let you know I didnt write that piece on my blog :) Ann Coulter did
- January 28, 2009 at 4:16 PM
- david mcmahon said...
Yes, I hear you. People of all ages can relate to this.
- January 28, 2009 at 8:10 PM
- The Muse said...
Thank heaven she has you!
- January 29, 2009 at 12:43 AM
- NAVAL LANGA said...
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- January 29, 2009 at 3:07 AM
- Daisy said...
Oh poor poor her- there is nothing more painful than a broken heart. It's amazing how it really hurts physically as well. You're right though, time is the great healer and she will be open to finding her prince again before too long.
x D
- January 29, 2009 at 3:13 AM
- Cheffie-Mom said...
I know this is hard, but this is just a stepping stone on your sister's path to happiness!
- January 29, 2009 at 9:59 AM
- San said...
My heart goes out to your beautiful sister, Sandi. Here's hoping the warts of the heel (I wrote HELL at first, and that works too) become fully visible to her eyes--that's when the HEAL will begin to occur.
I'm glad she has you to help her bear this.
- January 29, 2009 at 1:57 PM
- NAVAL LANGA said...
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- January 29, 2009 at 10:53 PM
- Unknown said...
I'll be praying for her - heartbreak is such a hard thing to get over! I'll pray that the calm on the other side of her storm comes quickly and she is able to move forward and onto BETTER partners for her!
Have a wonderful weekend my friend!
- January 30, 2009 at 8:12 AM
- Unknown said...
Oh Sandi....Talk about a 'Good Sister'...you fit the bill! Heartbreak is so hard to watch, isn't it? I can't help but think that God has a better plan for her. She's too 'good' for Him not to.
Congrats on your Post of the Day award over at David's...and thank you for letting me know about mine. I didn't know!! xoxox
- January 30, 2009 at 9:21 AM
- Elizabeth said...
Keeping your sister in my thoughts.
all best
- January 30, 2009 at 10:23 AM
- Sarah Laurence said...
Sandi, thanks for telling me about my blog making David's post of the day. I can see why he chose yours as a winner. Good luck to your sister and her future prince.
- January 30, 2009 at 10:40 AM
- angie {the arthur clan} said...
I am also here to thank you for letting me know that my post made it into David's "Post of the Day." What an honor!
I'm so glad I got to stop by and read your story as well. You truly are a wonderful sister ~ she probably appreciates what you have done for her more than you'll ever know. Blessings to you!
- January 30, 2009 at 2:01 PM
- GreenJello said...
Oh, been there done that. I feel for your sister!
Congrats on POTD. :)
- January 30, 2009 at 2:09 PM
Every woman needs a chat with you on this topic at one time or another in her life. The last paragraph was well stated.
Visiting from David's.
- January 30, 2009 at 6:41 PM
- ♥ Boomer ♥ said...
First, I want to thank you for your precious visit to my blog and for the comment you wrote regarding the "Baby Birds...Predators..." story.
Most of the law enforcement I dealt with while working on that job were men, and they were not as compassionate (at least, not admittedly). But you are so right regarding the heartbreak of underage drinking.
The stories I heard from these kids ... well, more than a few of them saw me cry. When I got to the place where I always cried, even in front of those rough tough boys, I knew I had to move along. But I'm always thinking of the kids.
I am blessed to have my same hubby who has put up with me since we married in 1970. But I have single friends, widowed friends, divorced friends ~ and I hurt for your sis. Thank goodness she has you, because this world is not our home ~ and it is not a safe place for the alone.
- January 30, 2009 at 11:00 PM
- Merisi said...
Dear Sandi,
I hope you are doing fine,
get some respite,
a walk along January beach, perchance?
- February 2, 2009 at 8:48 AM
- Jules~ said...
I was nodding my head in agreement and understanding thru your whole post. I had a friend who went thru a whirlwind romance that had us all spinning. He was a charmer and too perfect. As the saying goes "if it is too perfect to be real.....then it isn't real". Oh my goodness the manipulation we discovered along the way once eyes were open.....and the devistation on her heart. But she recovered and now she is so strong. She is amazing. I pray the same for your "Good Sister" and strength for you as you ride the roller coaster of emotions with her and find that things have to be said over and over to heal wounds.
- February 4, 2009 at 12:37 PM
- Jodie Adams said...
What a good friend you are! I wish I could help her too. Heartbreak is one of the worst things we have to live through in this life. Isn't it funny how we always see the good in the ones that hurt us? I did that with an old boyfriend for years. I finally realized he wasn't such a "good" guy after all. He played me like a fiddle. Good luck to her finding a man worthy of her. I'll say a prayer.
- February 5, 2009 at 8:05 AM
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Aug 7, 2011
Reviving Back to Basics
This event is as much an attempt to keep me current with blogging as well as to collate some basic kitchen tips, tricks and recipes. However, unlike the previous version, this time I am attempting to stay more focused with a theme for each month. I am also looking for bloggers to host the event for a few months. If you are interested, drop me a line at jayawagle AT gmail DOT com and I will add your name to the host line-up below.
For the month of August, the theme will be dry spice powders/ dry chutneys or podis. Here are the rules:
1. Send in your recipe/ tips for making and storing dry spice powders/ podis/ dry (not wet) chutney powders. Think garam masala, coconut chutney, chana masala, milagaipodis, dry rubs for grilling veggies and meats.
2. Older postings qualify as long as you link them to this post.
3. Do specify what recipe or dishes you would use your spice powder in and if possible include that recipe in the post.
4. Send in your entry by September 7 with the subject line B2B – Spice Powder at jayawagle AT gmail DOT com.
5. Link your entry to this event announcement.
6. If your recipe is inspired/ copied from another blog, please give credit and if needed ask permission.
7. Recommended but not required: If you have a story or anecdote behind how you arrived at the recipe, include it in your post. For example, it could be your grandmother's recipe passed down the family line or you could have chanced upon the spice powder combination when you added fennel seeds instead of cumin seeds.
8. Attach a photo 400 pixels wide.
9. If you don't have a blog, you can still send an entry on the email address above. I will include it in the roundup.
10. I will do a random drawing before the roundup and the winner will get three links to their blog on DSM.
Themes for the coming months and a quest for future hosts:
September: Basic chutneys
Host: Siri of Cooking with Siri
In this month we will explore recipes for chutneys (cilantro, mint, mango, tamrind, dates, etc), salad dressings, salsas, katchumer/ koshimbir/ kosambari and the like.
October: Basics breads
Host: PJ of Seduce your tastebuds
October will give us insights into tips or step by step instructions on making rotis, parantha, pooris, artisan breads, pasta, etc.
November: Basic desserts
Host: Aqua of Served with love
A spoonful of jam on a cracker, a roti smeared with ghee and powdered sugar, these are the simple basic desserts I am talking about, easy to make and ready to satisfy your sweet tooth in a jiffy. Send in your recipes for that favorite jam, jelly or preserve.
December: Basic Beverages
Host: Harini-Jaya of Tamalapaku
December is the perfect month to learn the basics of making tea, instant coffee and hot cocoa to warm the soul and ward off the cold.
January: Basic kitchen prep tools
Do you use all the gadgets you pick up and bring home from that fancy kitchen store? Or do you keep reaching for that tea pot with the broken handle and the peeler with the wobbly blade while the shiny, more expensive tools lie neglected in the kitchen drawer. I want to see them all. The over used and the under used.
February: Basic batters
Host: Denny of OhTastenSee
Everyone has a basic recipe they fall back on, be it for dosa, idli or cake. What is yours?
March: Basic how-to
I make my own yogurt, buttermilk and ghee at home. Do you? If yes, send me your tips, ratios and recipes. Don't limit yourselves. Explore making clotted cream, cheese, paneer or tofu.
April: Basic kitchen essentials
If you had to strip down your kitchen to five appliances, what would they be?
May: Basics of freezing, canning and pickling
Need I say more?
June: Basic leftover makeovers
Left over breads, tortillas and rice can be transformed into delectable dishes. What do you do with your leftovers?
July: Basic tips and tricks of the trade
Do you season your cast iron pan or use a fork to make your batata vadas? Send in a tip that makes your job easier in the kitchen.
August: Basic spice rack
Do you keep a masala dabba or a spice rack near your stove? Show me what is in it?
Go on, start roasting and grinding those spices for this month and if you want to host, get in touch with me via email or on my fb page, Desisoccermom.
A final tip before I take leave for the day. If you are hosting an event, whether B2B or any other, don't forget to let Jacqueline of The Food Blog Diary know about it. It is one of the must read blogs to know about all the food events going on in the blogosphere.
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Really glad you thought of bringing it back :). I have some entries for you. Will send them as soon as its up on my blog :).Nice selection of themes too...ReplyDelete
Oooh! I love this new avatar of B2B and the themes as well. I am surely gonna participate as already know what I will make for you. :DReplyDelete
I can pick up the September one, if it is still available.
PJ, looking forward to your entrees.ReplyDelete
Siri, September is yours. Thank you for hosting next month.
Oh wow, sounds like you've got it all figured out!ReplyDelete
I'm struggling with my story, but it should be up tonight if I'm back at a decent time from work.
Sra, I had to figure something out to get more focussed on the blog. With my school starting soon, I may not have enough time to blog. This way, at least I will be able to do at least one post a week.ReplyDelete
Talking about the story, I started mine a few weeks ago and haven't had a chance to work on it. I know where and how it is supposed to go. Just need to find some time and get it done.
Glad to see your post and also the Back to Basics theme getting revived. Loved the theme idea for each month. I will take up the November: Basic desserts.ReplyDelete
Hello there!Considering how much I love sweets, I'll gladly take November (if it is still open).ReplyDelete
My story is almost ready, I still need to get check some facts and edit it again ...if you don't mind, I am going to email it to you first for some feedback, hopefully tonight.
Aqua and RC, you two will have to decide amongst yourselves who wants to host Nov since both of you left a comment around the same time.ReplyDelete
Aqua, I don't mind giving you feedback at all. I will also have the pleasures to read your story before everyone else.
oh..ho, just saw that both me and Aqua picked up the same month.ReplyDelete
Aqua, please go ahead and take up hosting November: Basic desserts. I will take up something else.
Supriya, I assigned Nov to Aqua. That was very nice of you. Let me now which one you want to host. I thouht you will be perfect for Basic Batters but I will leave it upto you. :-)ReplyDelete
hi ! Wasnt around for the first edition , But would surely love to host / participate in this re-run.. Is December open for hosting ? Do let me know !!ReplyDelete
thanks and cheers
New Event: Fasting Foods – Vrat ka Khaana Special
Event: healthy Lunchbox ideas – Carrots – all this August
If February is still open, then I am willing to take batter. Do let me know. Sorry for the delay.ReplyDelete
Thats a great line up of themes you have got for the event. I would like to host it too. I will take Basic Beverages, if it is still available.ReplyDelete
MomChef and Bhagyashri, Dec is already taken up but you can choose another theme if it appeals to you. :-)ReplyDelete
Wow very nice themes-basics ... Will send my entries ... Glad to follow u ....ReplyDelete
hi Jaya:ReplyDelete
I can opt for June 2012 if its not taken.. do let me know..
Lovely event.. Will send in my entries soon:)ReplyDelete
Hi, there is an event which is being hosted called back to basics- desserts. I don't think jams jellies and preserves are desserts! I pointed this out too, but my comment was not published!! i feel the event shd be relaunched for jams and jellies and it is unfair to call these desserts!ReplyDelete
Richa, thank you for letting me know. I will talk to the host. :-)ReplyDelete
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