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Profile of jamstu (96)
Hi, I am big stocky guy who is losing weight bit by bit. into different styles but mainly do submission wrestling either competitively or for fun. Everything is always open to discussion.
Happy to adapt to different sizes and weights, will meet anyone who asks.
Have mats to host on and can travel with planning and notice. Will provide B&B to people known.
- United Kingdom, Crewe
Place of residence
Spain, Barcelona
(I'm here between 1/15/2020 and 1/18/2020)
I am willing to travel 75 miles
StatsAge: 43-year-old Male
Stats: 6'1" (185 cm), 258 lbs (117 kg)
Languages spoken: English, German, Spanish
Gear: Singlet, trunks, any
Olympic / Greco-Roman
Pro wrestling
Last login: 53 minutes ago
Last modified: 7/29/2018 1:56 PM
Start of membership: 10/22/2009 9:18 PM
Past Opponentsamo1969 andilupi andrewj andy barcoded Bear Combat Warrior beefy Blobby_2025 borets Brottare caveman cheshiregrappler chestertom chubbyjudo Chuck clarkie94 cooljock Crumpy141 dadwrestle dan9692 dazwrestleuk dorsetgrappler eastcheshireguy EnglishOak ergo EssexUK_Brit_Pro fatboy1969 Fistfitem2m frits Gazbat0807 gedlutte1 GrappleViking Hardmatch HeavyD hephaestion2014 jako jcdf Johnny_Clutcher Koiboy leanmachine_BE Leglocklover mackemsub Margauxmalc marklondon71 Mattyboy MEGRAPPLE Merseywrestle MMAniac Mystery-white-boy northstaffs pitbull terrior oldscrapperderby Peteuk Piledriver Playfight64 QuinnUK redlandguy resurgam RobUK romanhero ruffighter rumbletumbleUK scotsub SE_Wrestler silverbear south coast southlondonwrestler spuds86 Squashlad steviewrestle sthlincs Stokeguy suburbanite surrey71 TANKE Tanker Tiomorbo toetotoe Tom1987 Tyger uk submission jobber Undertaker Vinny walrus Warkscub Warrington-Mike Watfordboy WeeJimmie wresadam WrestlBear Wrestleme wrestler1971 WrestlerUK xxlgrappler yonkerswrangler YoungScot
jamstu is recommended by Undertaker
Met jamstu a couple of years ago and he is really strong and nearly knocked me out by his strength! Very save and sane and a really nice guy on and off the mats. Highly recommended
jamstu is recommended by south coast
Met up with james today at his place. I knew i didnt stand much of a chance and so it proved. A man mountain of a guy so bloody strong had me well and truly beaten. James is a friendly guy good host and totally safe and sane. A great guy who should not be missed if offered a match. I'll be sure to visit again.
south coast is recommended by jamstu
dont underestimate this guy, strong and he can take some manhandling ... nice guy on and off the mats
wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone
jamstu is recommended by barcoded
It's laughable!
How could I think that i'd be able to make a move with this hulk? Two arms and a knee were thrown away in a moment from holding his arm!
jamstu is recommended by uk submission jobber
Great guy off the mats and a terror on them! Possibly the strongest guy I've wrestled to date, his defensive grappling was fantastic and left me at a loss as to how to put on any offence at all! Got my ass thoroughly handed to me by him and looking forward to the rematch!
Lovely bloke who I'd strongly recomend
uk submission jobber is recommended by jamstu
dont let this guy;s username fool you too much.. great stocky built wrestler who can take a lot and dish some of it back out ...
would happily recommend him to anyone for a good fun wrestle
jamstu is recommended by QuinnUK
I first met this behemoth a few years ago on his mats but in a fairly restricted space. It was a wipeout as there was just nothing I could do to counter his size and strength (quite apart his speed!). Today we had another go and this time it was different. Well, it was different in as much as we had plenty of space and could get going from a standing start. In every other respect it was just the same (ok so I did get three or four submissions off him this time but we stopped bothering to count the ones he got off me). So it is back to the drawing board for me which, frankly, is a much more sensible place to be than in the ring or on the mats with this man! If you like a challenge then this is an easy man to recommend. Probably wouldn't hurt if you were a 250lb professionally trained fighter. You MIGHT stand a chance!
jamstu is recommended by cheshiregrappler
Finally met Jamstu today. Was good to grapple with a similar sized guy. Very good host. Certainly broke a sweat! Hopefully I'll be able to wrestle him again soon.
cheshiregrappler is recommended by jamstu
Met this great similarly sized wrestler today for a good sweaty wrestle.. this guy is strong and not to be underestimated .. was great fun to finally meet him anfd have a good heavyweight wrestle
jamstu is recommended by Gazbat0807
Met Jamstu this morning despite the size difference he wrestled to accommodate the difference no matter what I did it made no impression the score count got higher an I tried my best to make it a good match we had a good laugh while we wrestled and after two one hour bouts we called it a day he is such a nice genuine guy I would wrestle him again anytime and hope to do so soon give him a match u will enjoy the experience
jamstu is recommended by jcdf
Had the pleasure of meeting this fella for a brilliant session... have been talking for a while so was such an exciting pleasure to meet him :) he's high up on my list of amazing wrestlers... incredibly strong (stronger than I imagined) which is why he probably wins all his wrestles.
A gentleman too... in a beast way ha ha :) was a great coach as I'm nowhere near his skill level... and had some amazing pointers on how to get some nice holds in. Definitely would recommend.... although you probably won't win lol.
jamstu is recommended by northstaffs pitbull terrior
Had a really good local meet with jamstu this afternoon. Very strong fella with 15ish yrs more experience than me.
A tough cookie with own mats and very accommodating. Hopefully can meet again soon.
jamstu is recommended by Hardmatch
I can't believe I hadn't written a recommendation for this powerhouse before. I wrestled him on my last visit to the UK as part of a 4 man meet. Jamstu is a powerhouse and also very agile. His scissors are lethal. I have very strong legs and was shocked to have to submit to a scissor hold to my upper thigh! He is an experienced guy and a lot of fun to wrestle.
jamstu is recommended by chestertom
Wow - what a powerhouse - big, big guy - I was putty in his hands at wrestling - he really showed who was boss but in the nicest possible way! However, I got my revenge with arm wrestling and beat him on every go. Can recommend him if you want to take on someone who is both really strong and really nice - he even picked me up and dropped me back at the railway station. Well worth the meet.
chestertom is recommended by jamstu
This guy is a good strong guy and fun to take on.. what he might lack i wrestling e more than makes up for in armwrestling .
Nice guy on and off the mats
jamstu is recommended by Merseywrestle
Had a wrestle with Jamstu this evening a strong, skillful guy which makes wrestling him so enjoyable and he is great company too, looking forward to the next one..
Merseywrestle is recommended by jamstu
Had a good fun wrestle today with merseywrestle. strong, resiliant and feisty... a great guy on and off the mats
jamstu is recommended by GrappleViking
January 2018
What a way to kick off 2018, by meeting and wrestling this guy for the first time!
Jamstu is an absolute beast on the mats. There is no other way of putting it. Incredible balance, super skilled, and so bloody strong! Add to all this that he is in fact incredibly quick, and we're looking at a first class wrestler. Had a blast wrestling him, and can't wait to wrestle again! I'll surely learn a few tricks from this guy..
Off the mats, he is very calm, collected, down to earth, and a pleasure to spend time with. Highest of recommendations!
GrappleViking is recommended by jamstu
A good start to 2018 - met this feisty young and upcoming wrestler.. he might look slight and somewhat innocent looking, but dont let those looks fool you... this guy is a tough wrestler, who doesnt stop looking for a way to wear you down.
Grappleviking is only going to get better as he improves with experience and age.. 100% totally recommend meeting him and can't wait to wrestle him again
jamstu is recommended by clarkie94
Definitely the ultimate heel. If you like being dominated by a beast then James is deffo your man. He is an absolute legend on the mats. We have talked for years finally met him in 2013 after 3 years of talking. he dominated me start to finish even addin insult to injury by using dirty tactics to humiliate his young chubby jobber. Great lad off the mat too with advice and general talk. a pleasure to have met and i can't wait for round 3 hopefully in the ring this time :P
jamstu is recommended by surrey71
I cannot believe I haven't written a recommendation for James before - it must appear so rude!
I reconnected with him this past weekend - and he is, away from a match, the friendly guy that I remember so well.
In our match I can only say his is as devastatingly good as he always was. Strong, fast, knowledgeable and I will admit I was totally outclassed.
I cannot recommend him highly enough and want to thank him for the long trip he willingly made to come and see me - yes and destroy me!!
He's a true gent but a real brute when he wrestles - you have been warned!!
jamstu is recommended by Koiboy
Had chance to wrestle Jamstu again after a years wait at a meet in Manchester. He hadn't changed a bit. Still big, strong and able to move a lot quicker than you'd expect from a big lad, add in his extensive wrestling skill and you got one Hell of an opponent that needs you to be on your 'A' game.
Still great fun to wrestle him, he definitely pushes you to your best and I am proper looking forward to wrestling him again, hopefully sooner rather than later.
jamstu is recommended by Warrington-Mike
We have met a couple of times for fun Boxing and wrestling. he is a big strong guy, always had me, but a perfect gentleman and host.
Have to have another round again !
jamstu is recommended by dorsetgrappler
This was my third match with jamstu so I knew what I was letting myself in for. And I wasn't disappointed. An excellent wrestler who can adapt to his opponent skill level, but he'll get the taps with those killer legs of his. Next time it'll have to be an oil match so I have even half a chance!
A great guy and a good host. Well worth the travel.
jamstu is recommended by andy
James is also great to wrestle,we have also had great matches aswell,he is great to talk too off the the mats too,looking forward to having a re-match soon.
jamstu is recommended by Crumpy141
Very nice guy both on and off the mats. On the mats he knows exactly what his strengths are and just how when to sit back and laugh at you being unable to break free.
Was shown a few new moves and tried them out a bit but to no avail.
Off the mats James is a really nice guy to chat to, very comforting and helpped me relax in a new environment. Couldnt reccomend high enough :)
I look forward to a rematch
Crumpy141 is recommended by jamstu
This young guy is great on and off the mats, not too bad for a Geordie... he is strong and stubborn, two things which will stand him well being a fighitng jobber.. Thoroughly enjoyed our wrestle and definitely would recommend him to any one who wants a good fun struggle and wrestle.
yes he is a little experienced but that will change with time and the more he fights..
Wholeheartedly would give him the rematch that he so desires
jamstu is recommended by ruffighter
jamstu is one fine fighter and can play the viscious heel to a T
jamstu is recommended by rumbletumbleUK
After numerous chats we eventually met up and even though travelling up to meet him he was tired and it was rushed.
His experience and high skill trounced me many times.
jamstu is recommended by hephaestion2014
Have met a couple of times now and have always been good fun.
He's very good and knows a lot but not in a way that you don't get a good wrestle.
Not only will he wrestle down and adjust, he'll share his knowledge, well some of it, so you get a good workout and learn a few moves
He's a good guy off the mats, and on. I've wrestled him in a sorta beast mode, wrestled semi-competively and a fun, softer playful wrestle too.
He'll give you the match that you ask for ;)
If you haven't wrestled him, you're missing out. Look forward to the next round.
hephaestion2014 is recommended by jamstu
What I can say about this gent of a wrestler? Good solid guy who can take a working over... after a few months of trash talking by texts and email, we finally managed to meet up and wrestle.. albeit in a small hotel room..
he is a great guy to wrestle and with more experience and coaching, he will a force to reckon with on the mats ... wholeheartedly recommend him to any one
jamstu is recommended by MMAniac
This guy is beastly strong, one of the strongest I've met so far. I knew he would be strong, but was still quite stunned as I hopelessly attempted various takedowns. Unless you're a (super)heavyweight yourself, don't even bother stepping onto the mats. Jamstu is quite scientific about his wrestling, so we had a really nice chat about techniques and strategies after our short/intense bout.
jamstu is recommended by Bear Combat Warrior
There is really not a lot that I can add to what has already been said about James, by other guys, but I'll say the following.
This is one very fit guy, who is immensely strong, and extremely skilled. James is however, a gentle giant, and well and truly respected my limitations, for which I am very grateful. That said however, he definitely gave me a working over in a very good way.
I truly recommend anyone contact James and have a match. You won't be disappointed in any way, shape or form, and you'll have a contact for life!
I'm very grateful to James for making our meet up so enjoyable and for taking the time out of his busy schedule to come and see me.
jamstu is recommended by Leglocklover
James is a gentle giant who was happy to wrestle to my far inferior level. He is very skilled and we ended up locked in a multitude of holds. He has thighs of steel and once they are wrapped around you it is game over. A thoroughly decent guy and well worth the meet.
Leglocklover is recommended by jamstu
This guy has a great attitude for wrestling. strong powerful legs that no-one should underestimate. Nice guy all round and I would certainly wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone who fancy their chances in a good scissor or leglock duel.
jamstu is recommended by spuds86
I met jamstu a couple of weeks ago and we had a fun hour of mixed wrestling. He is a strong guy and i didnt stand a chance with my lack of experance. It was like a cat playing with a mouse. Those leg scissors are a killer. Down to earth guy and hopefully we can meet for longer next time :)
jamstu is recommended by Tanker
17.7.16 Been trying to arrange rematch with this beast for about 2 years. then all of a sudden we met twice. Last weekend at a hotel in Nottingham, then again today at Pippas courtesy of Steve Gray. I have pondered the enigma that is Jamstu long & hard. A big bloke who is light on his feet, fast & agile. Skilled in the grappling arts. Strong as an ox, fit, but says he doesn't train. Hotel wrestles are not really my thing because of the lack of space & I knew with James I needed to move around & hopefully tire him. Sure enough he soon had me corned, overpowered & submitting. HoweverI enjoyed it. We posed together in front of the mirror at my suggestion & sparred a little & I had a good look at his body & compared our bulk & height to see where I might have an opening for today.(Rather cunning of me I thought). But in the end my only real plan was to dance around Mohammed Ali style (Don't laugh ) & hope for an opening if he got tired. This was ok , & today unlike our previous fights I managed to fight my way out of concerted Jamstu attacks & avoided been dragged into the Jamstu vortex, overpowered & forced to submit. FOR A WHILE! But ultimately the rock on which my hopes were dashed were his strength, size & he is a better wrestler. I got on top which is where I am happiest, tried my favourite subs to no avail. Before he assumed control & submitted me.
Conclusion……….I need to become a powerlifter !!!
James is a lovely guy, at the end we discussed how I might manage to take him down & we tried one or two thing & he let me practise a couple of subs.
I have wrestled a lot of very accomplished heavyweights.. Both here & abroad. I reckon James is the toughest Heavyweight opponent I have faced in the UK at the present time . He is probably amongst 6 best best I have faced in the world. If you want to test yourself take him on, he is safe & will wrestle at your level. He is a challenge, but I would like meet on a regular basis & hopefully improve. 10 out of 10 from me!
OMG! Jamstu is awesome. There are some wrestlers, Musclneck, Rob England et al , who I use as benchmarks. To their number I add James. Very strong (He used to lift beer barrels at work & built up his strength & learnt the best way to lift heavy weights with minimum effort doing it) Very Skilled wrestler (All down to understanding physics he tells me, valuable information. I felt I should share it) Another thing when james was attempting to coach me was his suggestions on techniques were geared to the needs of bigger guys like himself & myself , who have't the agility of a lighter wrestler.
As you've probably guessed I lost.
James is a nice guy. Safe & sane, good & generous coach. He wrestles to win, but pitches it at his
opponents level. he is happy to wrestle any shape or size of wrestler.
As I was driving home over Saddleworth Moor in the Bleak Borderlands Of Lancashire & the old West Riding of Yorkshire in strong winds, my shoulders were aching like they've never ached before after a wrestling match. Def Recommend for wrestlers of any level
Tanker is recommended by jamstu
great nice guy who gives it his all whilst wrestling, will be a good wrestler once he remembers to put things into practise . would certainly wrestle him again
update 16/07/2016
Met Tanker again for another wrestle, he has improved a lot since our meeting, defends well and is a good strong wrestler .. thoroughly recommend him to anyone who wants a good wrestle
jamstu is recommended by WeeJimmie
I tend to be wary of young fellows but this one put me at my ease from the moment I met him. Fun, patient and enormously strong he seems to enjoy squashing older guys like me. Got flattened by him in 2011 and 2012. A third session is long overdue.
jamstu is recommended by marklondon71
Great wrestler and very accommodating, very good fight and got plenty of practice. Sorry he's further away now, would definitely wrestle with him again.
jamstu is recommended by resurgam
Even though we only live a few miles apart, it has taken a while for me to get to wrestle Jamstu but it was well worth the wait. He is a skilled and knowledgeable wrestler, who willingly shared his experience with me in what turned out to be an enjoyable and fruitful session. I hope we shall get together again soon
jamstu is recommended by Squashlad
Had a fantastic wrestle with this very strong and very experienced guy at his great home mat set up. Completely out of my depth here but it was no problem as jamstu's seemingly very happy to wrestle down to others' level, wrestles safely and sanely and only very occasionally uses his size to his advantage (just to remind you what you've taken on!), mostly preferring to get his (many) submissions through well executed holds. For such a big guy he's a very technical and thoughtful wrestler. He's also a generous and skilled coach, patiently showing me a number of holds and moves and explaining them in a clear way that'll hopefully sink in. A lovely, friendly, funny guy off the mats too, he is very highly recommended and I'm looking forward to the rematch.
Squashlad is recommended by jamstu
Don't let the name fool you in anyway, this guy might like to be a jobber and get squashed but you have to work for it.. Very nice guy to meet and wrestle. With some more coaching he will give a lot of heels a hard but satisfying bout. Would definitely meet and work him over again...
jamstu is recommended by YoungScot
goes without saying that this guy is an unstoppable force! Had a good light hearted wrestle where, needless to say, I got owned. Hopefully get a good few more matches with him :)
YoungScot is recommended by jamstu
This young gent has all the making of a very decent wrestler.... h doesn't back down and takes the fight to you. With time and with him remembering what he needs to do in a wrestle, he will develop into quite a formidable wrestler.. Would recommend him to anyone and definitely up for another meet
jamstu is recommended by eastcheshireguy
Met James at his place for a few tips rather than anything competitive. He offered loads of advice and hints on moves and holds which he was happy for me to practice on him - great to try them in a less hectic session. Grest knowledge on it all and friendly bloke so I would definitely recommend him for a session.
eastcheshireguy is recommended by jamstu
Andy is a good guy on the mats, tenacious and eager to learn, this guy is a pretty quick study and will only improve with time. Would definitely recommend him to anyone
jamstu is recommended by sthlincs
After many years of enjoyable banter, I finally met this gentle giant. I was outclassed as expected but loved testing my strength against this big knowledgeable guy. Echo everything said about him, hope I get some more know how to get him down!!! Thanks mate.
jamstu is recommended by HeavyD
Great guy as usual, excellent fighter and host. Such a shame our last encounter got cut short!
jamstu is recommended by borets
Finally managed to meet James, and you should to. He knows his onions, safe sane punctual reliable fun and a tough bastard on the mats. This big lad comes highly recommended.
jamstu is recommended by MEGRAPPLE
After talking to 'Jamstu' for as long as ive been wrestling, l finally managed to meet this experienced and skilled wrestler. I was not disappointed. Despite the weight difference ( which is unusual for me to say) "Jamstu' certainly controlled the match. I look forward to our next meet as he is a safe & sane and a pleasure to wrestle.
jamstu is recommended by dadwrestle
Totally overpowered and outclassed on our last meet yesterday!
No idea why I haven't posted a recommendation before! This guy is WELL worth meeting. Big and tough, but safe and sane! Roll on our next encounter on mats!
dadwrestle is recommended by jamstu
This guy is a good hard wrestler, nice guy off the mats and mean tough guy on them, really enjoyed our meets and would take any opportunity to meet him again, well worth the experience
jamstu is recommended by Warkscub
Met James for a wrestle and believe everything people write about him - this guy is really strong, powerful and a very skilled wrestler with some wicked moves. Also he's a really friendly, genuine guy, safe and sane. If you really want to test yourself with a big strong wrestler I totally recommend him.
jamstu is recommended by southlondonwrestler
A total gentleman. Very strong and knows his stuff. A lot more experience than me but I managed a few subs! Highly recommended. Meet him but watch his headlocks.
southlondonwrestler is recommended by jamstu
A true gent, strong, tough and can take some working over. a reallu great guy on and off the mats, certainly worth a meet. Once he starts to improve his technical skills, he will be a force to be reckoned with. Now to arrange a rematch...
jamstu is recommended by andilupi
Good guy and very strong - enjoyed meeting and wrestling him very much.
Second time around James is even stronger - amazing headscissor power and even more skilful. Thanks mate!
jamstu is recommended by Wrestleme
Met Jamstu and was a fun wrestle. He is a strong guy with great wrestling skills. Took it easy on me due to the size difference but had a really fun bout. Would meet again.
jamstu is recommended by oldscrapperderby
big guy, but nice and friendly and safe and sane with a lightweight like me, he can mix it with the best, but also lower his game to my ability, thanks mate, look forward to the next time.
jamstu is recommended by suburbanite
I tussled with James a while ago and found him very understanding & considerate.
I hope to be facing him again soon.
jamstu is recommended by dazwrestleuk
Jamstu is a big guy, a strong guy, a skilled wrestler and a top bloke, seriously. Recommend anyone has a match with him
dazwrestleuk is recommended by jamstu
Daz is a good solid wrestler great guy on and off mats. would take on again and recommend to anyone
Piledriver is recommended by jamstu
good solid little wrestler in development - takes a good working over, with more training he will only get better
jamstu is recommended by TANKE
It's a great friend and a superb opponent in the fight, I recommend you to fight against because he likes to fight with any rival. Enom friend a hug.
jamstu is recommended by Mattyboy
Very considerate of the needs of his opponent, decent mat set up. Easy to talk too off the mats and puts you at your ease straight after you meet.
jamstu is recommended by Tyger
Had a good fight with James today. He's a big strong guy, with an impressive range of punishing holds. If you want a hard and horny fight - lock up with him!
jamstu is recommended by Margauxmalc
Met James for my first bout. A great guy, very powerful but always safe. A fantastic initial meeting! Thanks James.
Margauxmalc is recommended by jamstu
Malc is a good guy who with some more experience will be a very good guy to wrestle
would take on again anytime
jamstu is recommended by fatboy1969
Met James for my first bout in a long time. He gave a great match. Would recommend to anybody wanting a good fight
fatboy1969 is recommended by jamstu
this guy is a good fighter, with more experience he will be a coniderable opponent - would recommend him to anyone


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There are a couple of main methods I deploy to keep pests at bay on the plot.
The first is Environmesh which I use to cover brassicas such as cabbage, cauliflowers and brussel sprouts. It can be made into tunnels as I have done here or can just be draped over canes and weighted down at the sides. Whilst it's not that much of a necessity at this time of year it is essential from July to September to ward off cabbage white butterflies from laying there eggs unless you are picking them off by hand daily or spraying with insecticide which I don't like to do. I'm still vigilant in case one has got in somehow and will pick off any caterpillars as soon as they emerge and deposit them on the bird table.
I'm using a couple of sprays this year which are organic / biodegradable. The first is Garlic Wonder, an organic garlic concentrate marketed as the natural solution for healthy vigorous plants. The other is SB Plant Invigorator, marketed as an environmentally friendly growth stimulant and pesticide. I use Garlic Wonder every 2 weeks as a foliar spray on my carrots to ward off carrot fly as they are not covered. Time will tell if this has been effective. SB Invigorator is used in the greenhouse, again as a foliar spray every couple of weeks, particularly if I see any aphids or whitefly in there. It will also control spider mite and mealybug according to the label.
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But the main pest I can't seem to control is a neighbourhood cat which must visit early in the morning and attempt to dig up one of the beds – at the moment it's the leek bed that I've just planted out. I've sprayed a cat repellent around but this hasn't worked. Any ideas?
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Morrow Avenue Child Care Design Project
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MACCPF is a proud contributor to the St. Vital community offering flexible care arrangements at 10 strategic locations. They offer an assortment of programs suitable for infants to 12 year children as well as their families. They provide an inclusive, multicultural environment with services available to children of all abilities and staff are professional Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) and Child Care Assistants (CCAs).
MACCPF has been with me the longest and after the initial design work was completed, they kept me on retainer. I have been their in-house graphic designer for over 10 years!
I was asked to create MACCPF's brand as well as a website that would not only provide information to the community, but would bring together the 10 individual sites within the organization.
The Solution
I designed a brand that would reflect MACCPF's forward-thinking and nurturing qualities. A bright green to capture their intensely nurturing programming, and a strong blue to represent their dedication to the community (and it was the director's favorite color). The website has a bright, clean design and allows potential families, as well as current families, access to important Centre information. Each of the 10 sites has their own webpage, the staff have a login area which stores administrative and resource documents, and parents have a Parent Portal where they can download monthly newsletters and board meeting minutes.
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Documents, Brochures, Posters & More!
MACCPF has blazed a trail in the industry on the importance of a high quality website and professionally design documents, including newsletters and calendars. Parents feel more at ease dropping off their children to a facility that invests in how they present themselves online to the community.


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November 22nd, 2013
Forget Me Not
by Stacey Nash
Title: Forget Me Not (Book I in the Collective series)
Author: Stacey Nash
Release Date: February 17, 2014
Publisher: Entranced Publishing, Rush
Genre: YA speculative fiction
Blurb: Since her mother vanished nine years ago, Anamae and her father have shared a quiet life. But when Anamae discovers a brooch identical to her mother's favorite pendant, she unknowingly invites a slew of trouble into their world. When the brooch and the pendant are worn together they're no longer pretty pieces of jewelry -- they're part of a highly developed technology capable of cloaking the human form. Triggering the jewelry's power attracts the attention of a secret society determined to confiscate the device -- and silence everyone who is aware of its existence. Anamae knows too much, and now she's Enemy Number One.
She's forced to leave her father behind when she's taken in by a group determined to keep her safe. Here Anamae searches for answers about this hidden world. With her father kidnapped and her own life on the line, Anamae must decide if saving her dad is worth risking her new friends' lives. No matter what she does, somebody is going to get hurt.
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18130928-forget-me-not?from_search=true
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"Nash brings a secret world to life with these amazing characters."
"I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys action, intrigue and romance."
"It's an incredible story with great action, a swoon worthy romance, and twists you won't see coming!"
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About the Author:
Stacey grew up in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales. It is an area nestled between mountains and vineyards. Full of history and culture, it provides wonderful writing inspiration. After dabbling with poetry during her teen years, Stacey stopped writing until after university when she was married with young children. Now she loves nothing more than spending her days with her children and writing when inspiration strikes.
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Mariners Mini Morsels: February 15
Lloyd McClendon said he views job of managing differently than he did first time; credits working with Jim Leyland for new perspective. Mariners have music on loudspeakers during spring workouts as long as instruction is not going on. They say it worked for Seahawks. From: Jon Morosi at Fox Sports
The Mariners were looking for another veteran starter even before Iwakuma's injury, so they could be in the market for another addition. Veterans Scott Baker and Randy Wolf have been given non-roster invites as they come off Tommy John surgeries, and former Angels starter Matt Palmer is in the mix as well. Youngsters James Paxton, Taijuan Walker, Blake Beavan, Brandon Maurer and Erasmo Ramirez will also compete for starting jobs, and McClendon said he wants eight or nine pitchers getting stretched out through camp to fill the final five-man rotation. "I'm always looking for eight or nine starters," he said. "Whether they're out there or Jack [Zduriencik] is going to acquire somebody else, I don't know. But I'm always looking. You always want to get better and you always want to have a surplus." [Manager Lloyd] McClendon said. Zach Miner, another non-roster veteran, has the ability to start and be a "swing-man" type pitcher, but will be looked at more as a reliever at this point.
Source: Mariners casting "wide net" in search of starters. "All depends on demands" re: Ubaldo/Ervin, but pool not limited to those two. From: Chris Cotillo at MLB Daily Dish
"Should Seattle look to the next tier of remaining starters, Chris Capuano could be available on a one-year deal after a pair of solid seasons that saw him post a 3.91 ERA in 304 innings with the Dodgers. Of course, the trade market offers numerous options as well, although at this point it seems too late for the Mariners to cash in on their previous interest in David Price." Source: Steve Adams at MLB Trade Rumors
AL West Commentary
[Angels owner Arte] Moreno touched on the perception that the Angels are unwilling to move their luxury-tax payroll beyond the $189-million threshold. "The reality is we have an operating budget below the threshold, we made money last year, and we're not interested in being in the red financially," said Moreno, whose luxury-tax payroll currently stands around $173 million. "I'm not opposed to going over the threshold, but it has to be for the right guy," Moreno said. "If we get out of the box good, we get to the All-Star break and someone becomes available who could really enhance the team, we'll do our best to get him." Source: Mike DiGiovanna at the LA Times
So they said
"I don't know where you get this fourth outfielder talk from, man. You all love talking about four outfielders, man. That's like the question of the day every day. I think all four of us outfielders feel the same way. None of us are fourth outfielders. Everybody wants to play every day. I won't accept that role. I can't accept that role." Matt Kemp to Dylan Hernandez at the LA Times
"The teams need the pitching by opening day. That's when the bell rings. I think a lot of clubs might think that as [opening day] gets closer, the price comes down. I would simply say to that, 'You're not filling your need for pitching, so I don't know why our value is any less when your need is still as great as what it was.' "Ervin Santana's agent Bean Stringfellow to John Lott at the National Post
Baseball Best Practice
For the Pirates, open competition trumps an open market, and [Manager Clint] Hurdle is extremely enthusiastic about seeing in the next few weeks some of the organization's plums take center-stage bows. The Jameson Taillon, Gregory Polanco, Zack Thornton, Brandon Cumpton class. "You have to anticipate change and get ready for change," Hurdle said. "We have created a culture of opportunity and manning up."
"We'll reward our fan base by winning games, not by winning the talk shows or papers in the offseason," [GM Neal] Huntington said. "We'll never win the offseason. If you look at the last four, five years, most teams that won the offseason have not won the season. Payroll does not equal playoff. Source: Tom Singer at MLB.com
By The Numbers
There have been 14,014 men to record at least one hit in MLB history. Pete Rose, number 14, stands atop with 4,256. From: MLB Play Index
Baseball Biz
The first thing to talk about here is the new national television contracts that kick in this season. You hear a lot about this $25 million figure. That's the number being thrown around locally and nationally — we've used it here — as the per-team increase from last year to this year. But some phone calls around baseball show the number to be misleading.
Most relevantly, there is no $25 million-per-team jump in revenues from 2013 to 2014. That figure (which doesn't account for a share that MLB takes) comes from the average of the new contract compared to the average of the old contract. But the old deal increased every year, just like the new deal is scheduled to. The highest total of the old contract was last year, and the lowest total of the new contract is this year, so the raw increase from last year to this year is thought to be more like $5 million to $10 million, before MLB takes its share. "The $25 million is a made-up number," says Kurt Badenhausen, senior editor for Forbes Sports. "The $25 million doesn't mean anything if you're comparing '13 to '14."
The Royals' payroll is a franchise record, and by Forbes' estimates, figures to be about half or more of the team's revenues (including revenue sharing). Many teams around baseball informally use the 50 percent rule as a spending threshold.
Depending on where a few remaining free agents land — yes, including Ervin Santana — the Royals should rank around 16th in payroll while playing in the sport's third-smallest market, with revenues that rank in the bottom four.
When [GM Dayton] Moore said last week that the franchise is past its break-even point on payroll, he was mocked with the math of the $25 million infusion. But according to Badenhausen and sources in baseball, Moore's claim adds up. Plus, Badenhausen and others will point out that virtually no teams plan on losing money. In 2012, the most recent season for which Forbes has estimates, only six teams lost money. That includes the Rangers and Angels, who knew they would soon make the money back with bigger local TV deals, and the Marlins, who made a one-year gamble that blew up. "Ninety million is a very big number for a franchise like the Royals," Badenhausen says. "They're spending money. They're out of their days of the $30 million payroll." Source: Sam Mellinger at the Kansas City Star
Alumni News
The Padres have signed erstwhile catcher Rob Johnson who is now listed as a RHP to a minor league deal. From: Matt Eddy at Baseball America
Baseball History
When baseball greats Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig went on tour in baseball-crazy Japan in 1934, some fans wondered why a third-string catcher named Moe Berg was included. The answer was simple: Berg was a US spy.
Speaking 15 languages – including Japanese – Moe Berg had two loves: baseball and spying. In Tokyo garbed in a kimono, Berg took flowers to the daughter of an American diplomat being treated in St. Luke's Hospital – the tallest building in the Japanese capital. He never delivered the flowers. The ball-player ascended to the hospital roof and filmed key features: the harbor, military installations, railway yards, etc. Eight years later, General Jimmy Doolittle studied Berg's films in planning his spectacular raid on Tokyo.
Berg's father, Bernard Berg, a pharmacist in Newark, New Jersey, taught his son Hebrew and Yiddish. Moe, against his wishes, began playing baseball on the street aged four. His father disapproved and never once watched his son play. In Barringer High School, Moe learned Latin, Greek and French. He graduated magna cum laude from Princeton – having added Spanish, Italian, German and Sanskrit to his linguistic quiver. During further studies at the Sorbonne, in Paris, and Columbia Law School, he picked up Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Indian, Arabic, Portuguese and Hungarian – 15 languages in all, plus some regional dialects. While playing baseball for Princeton University, Moe Berg would describe plays in Latin or Sanskrit.
During World War II, he was parachuted into Yugoslavia to assess the value to the war effort of the two groups of partisans there. He reported back that Marshall Tito's forces were widely supported by the people and Winston Churchill ordered all-out support for the Yugoslav underground fighter, rather than Mihajlovic's Serbians. The parachute jump at age 41 undoubtedly was a challenge. But there was more to come in that same year. Berg penetrated German-held Norway, met with members of the underground and located a secret heavy water plant – part of the Nazis' effort to build an atomic bomb. His information guided the Royal Air Force in a bombing raid to destroy the plant.
There still remained the question of how far had the Nazis progressed in the race to build the first Atomic bomb. If the Nazis were successful, they would win the war. Berg (under the code name "Remus") was sent to Switzerland to hear leading German physicist Werner Heisenberg, a Nobel Laureate, lecture and determine if the Nazis were close to building an A-bomb. Moe managed to slip past the SS guards at the auditorium, posing as a Swiss graduate student. The spy carried in his pocket a pistol and a cyanide pill. If the German indicated the Nazis were close to building a weapon, Berg was to shoot him – and then swallow the cyanide pill.
Moe, sitting in the front row, determined that the Germans were nowhere near their goal, so he complimented Heisenberg on his speech and walked him back to his hotel. Moe Berg's report was distributed to Britain's Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, President Franklin D. Roosevelt and key figures in the team developing the Atomic Bomb. Roosevelt responded: "Give my regards to the catcher."
Most of Germany 's leading physicists had been Jewish and had fled the Nazis mainly to Britain and the United States. After the war, Moe Berg was awarded the Medal of Merit – America 's highest honor for a civilian in wartime. But Berg refused to accept, as he couldn't tell people about his exploits. After his death, his sister accepted the Medal and it hangs in the Baseball Hall of Fame, in Cooperstown.


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Determining lighting levels for a room is partly a matter of comfort and partly one of efficiency. Most people prefer considerably lower light levels at home in a living room or bedroom than required in an office environment. Of course you usually want brighter lighting in work areas like around a kitchen counter. Once you decide how bright you want the lighting, calculating lumens for a room is a straightforward task.
Measure the length and width of the room with a tape measure, and multiply the two to determine the area of the room in square metres (or square feet). For example, a 3 by 4 m room is 12 m squared or 10 by 15 foot room has 150 square feet.
Examine the area to determine the lighting level you need. For instance, the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America suggests 320 to 540 lux (30 to 50 foot candles) for offices. (See the IESNA Handbook in the Resources below).
Multiply the area of the room by the light level desired in lux (or foot candles -- fc) to calculate lumens needed for a room. A 12 m square office with a moderate lighting level of 400 lux would require 4800 lumens (or a 150 square foot office with a lighting level of 40 fc would require 6000 lumens).
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- Refer to the lumen rating on light bulb/lamp packages to decide the size and number of light tubes or bulbs needed.
- Lux is the metric equivalent of a foot candle, and one foot candle is equal to 10.76 lux (the number of square feet in a square meter). To convert foot candles to lux, multiply foot candles by 10.76, or to convert lux to foot candles, divide lux by 10.76.
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Earlier this month the UK's financial services regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), issued its final guidance on financial promotions made via social media channels. As we reported last year in our alert, "UK's Financial Services Regulator Issues Draft Guidance on Social Media – Should we Favourite* or #Fail?", in August 2014 the FCA issued… Read More
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New Regulatory Guidance on Use of Social Media by Investment AdvisersPosted in SEC Enforcement
Acknowledging the growing demand by consumers for information through social media, the Division of Investment Management set some ground rules on how investment advisers can use social media and publish advertisements featuring public commentary about them from social media sites. Click here to read Morrison & Foerster's summary on the Socially Aware blog.
Yelp for Advisers—SEC Determines That Some Online Client Reviews Are Not Prohibited Client TestimonialsPosted in SEC Enforcement
The SEC's Division of Investment Management recently released a guidance update on the "testimonial rule" and the use of social media by investment advisers. Found in rule 206(4)-1(a)(1) under the Advisers Act, the testimonial rule prohibits investment advisers that are registered or required to be registered with the SEC from publishing any advertisement that refers… Read More
FINRA Issues Sweep Letter Regarding Use of Social MediaPosted in Broker-Dealer Regulation, FINRA Enforcement
FINRA, having enacted new communications rules that specifically reference electronic communications, having issued two Regulatory Notices (linked here and here) providing guidance to the securities industry on social media, and having made social media and electronic communications exam priorities in two of the last three years, is now taking the next logical step: conducting a… Read More


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On behalf of the Pittsburgh JazzLive International Festival staff, I would like to thank everyone that made the fourth PJLIF a history-making event. The streets were filled with Latin rhythms thanks to the rare performance of the salsa legends, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, and the funkiest of funk with the master Fred Wesley! Younger artists like Nancy Harms, Benny Benack III, Emmet Cohen, Brandee Younger, Snarky Puppy and more help us achieve our goals for looking forward to what's ahead for this music…jazz. Raul Midon, Joe Locke, Sean Jones, Roger Humphries, Gregory Porter, Ralph Peterson and the wondrous Dianne Reeves and all the extremely talented Pittsburgh-based musicians us to new heights for excellence and set the bar very high for festivals to come. We are working to bring you more music of the highest caliber in 2015.
Special thanks go out to Ben Penigar and the Grey Area Production team for bringing Big Sam's Funky Nation to town to give us late night musical surprises. We are also looking forward to DJ Jay Malls pop-up record store, Trust Vinyl featuring more record vendors next year. Lastly, DJ Nate da Phat Barber rocked the streets with the best street party ever!
None of the fun would be possible without the generous support of the R. K. Mellon Foundation, the City of Pittsburgh, UPMC, Macy's, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Imagine Pittsburgh, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Big Y Restaurant Group and Visit Pittsburgh for their support. Special thanks to North Coast Brewing Company and TGIFridays for joining the list this year. The numerous in-kind sponsors, JazzLive friends, our advisory board make the festival better every year.
Join us for PJLIF 2015 on June 19-21.
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Available measurements of the derived gust velocities within thunderstorms are summarized for altitudes from 5,000 to 34,000 feet. The results indicate that the intensity of the derived gust velocity is essentially constant up to altitudes of 20,000 feet and that an approximate 10-percent reduction in the gust intensity occurs for altitudes from 20,000 to 30,000 feet.
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A revised mortgage is like a new car. This year's model might essentially be the same as last year's. Or it might be completely redesigned to offer more value. Commonly known as a loan modification, a revised mortgage can differ slightly from your original loan or it can be like a new mortgage. Either way, it is meant to help you save money now, perhaps with greater benefits in the long-term.
Trouble Ahead?
When you applied for your first mortgage, your lender verified your income to ensure that your new loan payment (including fees for property insurance and taxes) would not exceed 31 percent, or perhaps no more than 40 percent, of your total monthly gross income. Your lender also verified that your total debt, including monthly payments for credit cards or student loans did not exceed 40 percent, or maybe slightly more than that, of your total income. If your income declines, or your debt increases, you might have trouble paying your mortgage. In this case, you might seek a modification to avoid foreclosure or bankruptcy.
Working It Out
Lenders don't want to be landlords. They often prefer to keep people in homes and collect interest from them for years to come, rather than selling vacant houses at losses. Inhale deeply, then call your mortgage servicer, the company you pay each month. Tell them you might be paying late, or not all. They might revise your mortgage if you show that a lower payment would be warranted and affordable. You also can call 1-888-995-HOPE or go to MakingHomeAffordable.gov for help from nonprofit organizations or the federal government.
It's Shiny, But Is It New?
With a revised mortgage, you might get a brief reprieve in which your interest rate declines for a short time and then rises again after you regain your financial footing. Or you might get a lower monthly payment over a longer period if your lender extends the length of your mortgage. The best you could hope for would be that your lender reduces your principal so that you pay less altogether. This would be like getting the "completely redesigned" version of your car.
Moving On
A revised mortgage can hurt your credit score if you pay less than the original balance, or intentionally stop making payments in hopes of forcing a modification. If you attain a loan modification through a government program, your lender will report your mortgage as current and paid in full as long as you are in compliance. Don't let your credit score tank if you want to borrow again in the future, such as for your child's education.
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text: "Hello the this is Big Andy bringing you our experience at Katsucon. What makes a convention absolutely outstanding is that it is usually set in a hotel which makes it a beautiful hang out place for anime fans and geeks alike. Katsucon in gaylord national hotel in the state of Maryland is a beautiful place by the nice view of the shore (whether if you are looking at it from the third floor or by the dock). My favorite part was the indoor yard where all the cosplayers gathered to take photographs. The fountain and the mini town had an islander paradise feel too it which made it easy to talk to people. Then again the anime community is friendly in general. Cosplay is really about beauty, art and fandom."


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My daughter is undiagnosed. She is no longer a child in age, but I still feel a bond with all those families who are wondering why their child is different and desperately searching for answers. The current thinking among some disability communities is that you should just look at your own child and ignore labels, but that presupposes that every parent knows what to do when faced with a barrage of unexpected medical, physical, intellectual, behavioural, and sensory differences. Most parents struggle at times with their typical children, and few would criticise them for consulting parenting books and media experts for help. So it's surely understandable that when you have a disabled child, you want answers, you want a diagnosis, you want a roadmap, you want tailored advice, and you want to find your parenting tribe. And today is Undiagnosed Children's Day to raise awareness of the additional unique challenges of raising a child with no diagnosis.
I'm still searching for a diagnosis and I enrolled my daughter in the DDD project a few years ago. No answers yet. But it's not something that really worries me at this stage. I've learned that you cannot predict the future, no matter how much information you have, or how hard you try to control it. I've also learned that no manual or advice will ever be guaranteed to help your child, even when they do have a diagnosis. I know how hard it is, but it will be easier if you can find a way to let go of your expectations and go with the flow instead. My daughter is proof that life goes on and can be wonderful too.
While my daughter has severe to profound physical and intellectual difficulties, she is healthy and happy once her needs are met. She's a joy to be around, and has found her place among a group of more able young adults in a day programme nearby. She has a busy life in the community at weekends.
Thanks to the much maligned Facebook, I have a big network of other parents living similar lives to myself, some with sons and daughters a little like mine. We face similar challenges and can support and advise each other. There is an organisation for families living with an undiagnosed child called SWAN UK (open to families in Ireland too) and it also provides help, resources, support and a community. So you could say that we've both found our tribe too.
21 years after that tiny 875 gram preemie baby took her first breath, she is very much alive and loving life and spreading happiness all round her, and despite the lack of a diagnosis, I am now confident that I can meet her needs, once she and I get enough support. So many of my worries about her have been melted away by her beautiful smiles. She really is a #UCDsuperhero and that's my reason to be cheerful for this week.
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The Big Fat Perception Deception
"Because our entire universe is made up of consciousness, we never really experience the universe directly. We just experience our consciousness of the universe, our perception of it, so right, our only universe is perception." ~Alan Moore
Too often we think about what we wish we had.
We wish we had more money. We wish we had a better job. We wish we looked differently. We wish we had more friends, a nicer spouse, smarter kids.
These wishes become yearnings, long-held desires we drag around with us like an albatross around our necks. We want it, but we don't have it or know how to get it.
We give away our time and energy thinking about not having it and not getting it. So not only do we not have "it" (you fill in the blank), but we've also given away our precious life resources. A gift with purchase. "Here world, let me offer up my peace of mind too while you're keeping me from my desirable thing."
But the world is laughing. The world knows something that you (we) don't. Your perceptions are deceiving you. They are leading you down a dead end alley where you'll keep bumping your head against the brick wall.
Because you are perceiving the world through the fog of your myopic thoughts and experiences. But your thoughts are just a small part of the story, and your particular story may be old and tired anyway.
Your perceptions trick you into believing your world view is true, when in reality it is only part of the truth or maybe not true at all.
Here's an example:
You may think you need more money, but in this moment, do you really? What would you buy with more money — security? stuff? freedom? What if you turned that yearning around and said, "I don't need more money." For a moment, perceive the world from that perspective, and look for evidence to support it. "I don't need more money because . . . ."
We can always find evidence to support what we want to believe.
You can undercut perceptions just as easily as you believe them.
It's just that you've trained yourself to believe everything your thoughts tell you. "Oh, I'm thinking that, it keeps popping up in my mind, so it must be true." OK, so maybe there's some truth, but there are also ten ways, a hundred ways, a million ways to look at it.You can slice and dice your perceptions. You can put them into a Ronco blender and make a perception shake. And then you can find the truth in whatever you pour in the glass.
How thrilling! What a relief! It turns your yearnings into slop.
It yanks the rug out.
No more stressing about "I need this or that" — "I won't be happy until this things happens." You can just relax and think, "Look at all this beauty and goodness around me, look at what I have. Look at the wonderful things those people have. Good for them." Maybe you've poured that perception into your glass.
It can also turn your beliefs about yourself upside down.
Have you ever had someone say something complimentary that seems so unlike you that it's shocking?
"Oh you are so organized, I wish I could be as organized as you," they say.
"Me?! Really? Oh I don't think I'm organized at all. I'm a mess. Believe me, I am the last person in the world who's organized."
And so you present them with your perceptions as though it's the closing argument in the trial of the century. You know best, because it is you we're talking about after all.
But what if you could look at yourself through their eyes?
Try it. Pick that place where you feel the weakest, the most vulnerable, the bad bad baddest. Now put on your Best Friend Glasses or your Adoring Mother Glasses. Who do you see? Let the contrary evidence shift to the forefront for a moment. See, that's you too. Maybe it's even more you than the you you're perceiving through your Personal Perception Glasses.
I'm not trying to be Pollyanna here. You'll need things you don't have. You'll want things you don't need, but they'll make you feel good anyway. There will be things about yourself that you don't like, that need to be changed. Areas of growth.
But with the knowledge that you aren't defined by your perceptions, you can easily shift into change rather than struggling toward or against it.
When you reclaim the energy sucked away by mis-perceptions, you have the space to find creative solutions, brilliant ideas, new approaches. You aren't in the land of yearning and longing. You aren't in a place of perception deception. You're on the open road, looking at the varied landscape ahead with nothing to stop you. Now you can shift into high gear.
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The Path to Health, Wealth,
and a Life of Greater Meaning
by Ernest Holmes
"Is this not the essence of prayer? Just saying to Life, 'Here I am. I let go of everything that does not belong to God.'" This is just one of the nuggets to be found in Discover a Richer Life, a compilation of articles written by Ernest Holmes for the Science of Mind Magazine, which he started in 1927. These short articles present Holmes' brilliant teaching in easily digestible bites. The book is put together in a way that makes it fresh and enjoyable. Covering a myriad of topics from prayer, faith, and health, to successful living and our place and value in the universe, these writings are relevant for all of us. Leaving out much of his poetic language, he addresses us with a directness that serves to wake us up to our role as expressions living in oneness . "I am lame and blind and halt without inclusion. Unity permits no division." A most important message for today.
Review by Rev. Ruth Barnhart, a staff minister at Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa.
Discover a Richer Life is available from Stepping Stones Books and Gifts.


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For all you lucky yogis that get to take Amy B's Funky House Yoga on Fridays at 9:30am at The Green Yogi you are going to love what she has in store for you this week (Friday, February 21st). Amy is welcoming musical artist, Delfina, to sing and play while you flow and sweat!
Music and yoga is a natural marriage between two disciplines that, at their core, are designed to bring about a transcendent state of mind. The merging of sonic waves and physical movement can create beautiful moments, and Delfina is not to be missed.
In the era of the iPod most yoga classes use some form of music, but in my opinion live music is extra special. When a musician expresses their artistry, while the audience moves through vinyasas and asanas, the line between singer and yogi can disappear into a common flow of breath and movement. Creating at best an inspiring relationship and at worst a lovely moment. Both are win wins in my book.
If you're interested in previewing Delfina's music before Friday or if you can't make it Friday but don't want to miss out, click here to see what she's all about!
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Boeye D81: Dual Screen Tablet and E Ink eReader
Wouldn't it be cool to have a tablet with an E Ink screen on the back? That's basically the concept of the Boeye D81. On one side it has an 8-inch IPS display; flip it over and there's an HD E Ink screen on the back. The device is somewhat similar to the Yotaphone, a […]Read more


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15th February 2010
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March 1, 2010
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March 15, 2010
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31th March 2010
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Ergh. I'm up early.
Today is my first day at the new job. I'm very excited when I'm not trying to figure out what I'm supposed to do with myself at an hour when it's still dark outside. I should really still be sleeping!
Last year when we moved into this apartment there was a leak in the bathroom ceiling. It took them about four months of re-tarring the roof and other random attempts to find the leak and fix it, but eventually they did and we were very happy. I'm now sad to report that, now that the rains of autumn have begun once more, our bathroom ceiling is once again leaking. Ick.
As it is early in the morning and I'm a grumpy morning person on the best of days, I can tell you that I'm neither amused nor impressed. I think it's being somewhat balanced by the fact that this is my first day on a new job, so I'm pretty focussed on that.
I get to take the seabus to work again now! Yay!


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Treasury and IRS Announce that all Legal Same-Sex Marriages Will be Recognized for Federal Tax Purposes
Just before the Labor Holiday weekend, the Obama Administration has announced that married same-sex couples will be treated the same as opposite-sex couples for tax purposes, regardless of where they live now. This is a follow-up by the Treasury Department to the Supreme Court's June ruling striking down a key section of the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act. Right before the July 4th holiday, the Administration announced that gay and lesbian married couples can file joint federal tax returns.
In this latest development, the government said married same sex couples can be treated the same as married opposite sex couples for tax purposes even if they have moved to states that do not permit same-sex marriages. However, they may have to file their state tax returns as if they were not married, depending on state laws. The same is not true for Social Security, which will only recognize couples living in states that allow same-sex marriage. Anders will be following this new ruling; please check back to this blog later for more information.


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The four (very different) sisters in Little Women are always getting into little fits of trouble and adventures together, being raised by their mother Marmee while their father is off at war. Jo (Josephine) March is actually the very opposite of calm. She is outspoken and loud, not afraid to speak her mind or take action to defend her opinion. There have been many accounts on where Jo rudely interferes with her sisters lives (and love lives) with her opinions. Her anger often gets the best of her.
When she ditches Amy to go to a play with her sister Meg and her love interest, Laurie, Amy becomes upset and burns Jo's manuscript. Jo acts out, screaming and hurting Amy saying she will never forgive her, and doesn't apologize even though her mother says to never sleep on her anger. The next day, while ice skating with Laurie, Jo tells Amy she can't skate with them. In an attempt to fit in, Amy tries to catch up to them but ends up falling through the ice. Jo becomes nervous and fearful and instantly regrets not forgiving Amy the night before.
Times like these are what bring the March sisters closer together and in a calm state. They are the most calm when caring for each other, their family, and tending to the community as well.


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Latest business survey shows international demand for Saudi products and services picked up last month
The health of Saudi Arabia's non-oil private sector continued to improve during August, with growth supported by sharp expansions in new orders and output, according to a new business survey.
Emirates NBD's Saudi Arabia Purchasing Managers' Index survey said international demand for Saudi products and services picked up, as highlighted by a renewed increase in new export orders.
It added that growth of staffing levels was sustained during August, as companies responded to greater capacity pressures by taking on extra staff.
Companies continued to face upward cost pressures, but their ability to fully pass on higher cost burdens to consumers was restricted by intensive competitive conditions. The rate of growth in inventories climbed to a record high, reflecting greater buying levels.
The headline seasonally adjusted Emirates NBD Saudi Arabia PMI edged up to 55.8 in August from 55.7 in July. This was consistent with the strongest improvement in operating conditions since April. However, the headline PMI remained below its long-run average (58.1).
Khatija Haque, head of MENA Research at Emirates NBD, said: "Saudi Arabia's non-oil sectors expanded at a solid rate in August, with the headline PMI broadly unchanged from July. The recovery in export orders helped boost overall new order growth to the fastest rate in four months in August, while output also showed a sharp rise last month."
The upward movement in the headline index was supported by a sharper increase in new orders. The rate of growth in new work quickened to the fastest in four months. More projects and stronger underlying demand were cited by panellists as the key factors behind greater inflows of new business.
Despite softening from the preceding month, output grew sharply. Panellists attributed the rise in business activity to favourable economic conditions.
Companies observed a renewed expansion in new export orders during August. Growth was recorded for the second time in the past five months. Opportunities arising from new export markets were frequently linked by panellists to stronger international demand for Saudi Arabia's products and services.
According to the survey, firms faced capacity pressures for the tenth successive month and raised payroll numbers accordingly. The rate of job creation slowed to the weakest since April, however.
Companies purchased greater quantities of inputs during August. As a result, inventories were accumulated at the sharpest rate in the survey history.
Firms faced higher cost burdens during August, with both purchasing prices and staff salaries rising further. Consequently, firms passed on higher input costs to consumers. However, the pace of output price inflation was only marginal.
Although the level of positive sentiment dipped to the lowest since October 2016, firms retained positive expectations over the 12-month outlook for output. Optimism was rooted in forecasts of further improvements in market demand.


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Dimitris Bertsimas, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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- 30 November 2017 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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- 201 Thomas Bld
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- Lorey Burghard
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The field of Machine Learning/Statistics (ML/S) has historically been linked with Probability Theory.
However, some of the central problems of classification and regression can naturally be written as optimization problems. While continuous optimization approaches has had a significant impact in ML/S mixed integer optimization (MIO) has played a very limited role, primarily based on the belief that MIO models are computationally intractable.
The period 1991–2015 has witnessed a) algorithmic advances in mixed integer optimization (MIO), which coupled with hardware improvements have resulted in an astonishing 2 trillion factor speedup in solving MIO problems, b) significant advances in our ability to model and solve very high dimensional robust and convex optimization models.
In this talk, we demonstrate that modern convex, robust and especially mixed integer optimization methods, when applied to a variety of classical ML/S problems can lead to certifiable optimal solutions for large scale instances that have often significantly improved out of sample accuracy compared to heuristic methods used in ML/S.
Specifically, we report exciting results on
The classical variable selection problem in regression currently solved by Lasso heuristically.
A systematic approach to design linear and logistic regression models based on MIO.
Optimal trees for classification solved by CART heuristically.
In all cases we demonstrate that optimal solutions to large scale instances (a) can be found in seconds, (b) can be certified to be optimal in minutes and (c) outperform classical approaches. Most importantly, this body of work suggests that linking ML/S
to modern optimization leads to significant advances.


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Bowed by the heat of August, and somewhat intimidated by the willowy and unspeakably beautiful models wafting into the elevator, matchsticks stemming out of stilettos, maybe a hundred or so per elevator car, I emerged, ego crushed, onto the tenth floor of 300 park avenue south where I would spend the next two days poring over literature grant applications at the New York State Council on the Arts, seeking coffee and people who looked, and thought and talked more or less like, well, me.
I spend a lot of time around grants, grants panels, grantmakers conferences. big, small, national, regional, family foundations as well as my own council grantmaking activities. At the end of the day, after every rating has been entered, every comment logged, every cookie eaten, there is always that sigh that rushes through the group that wishes the applicants could have done this better, or avoided doing that, we grumble about the bigger picture, the smaller pool of money, we long for more time to talk about what we just went through, call it a policy discussion, a debriefing or simply going out for drinks around the corner.
For those of you who want to surf on that collective sigh as one of the bright spots, one riding the crest of the next ratings sheet, here are my comments on this panel:
To give you an idea of what an actual day of panel is like, I list a few of my own personal criteria. Why is this important? Panelists are human beings too, and the distinction in this case is that we have already spent hours reading and reviewing pages upon pages of grant applications and are about to confer the almighty rating to determine their funding status. Be nice to us.
- Care of panelists
- food: Fresh fruit, homemade cookies, lovely berries. Coffee available upon arrival.
- egrant interface: Wonky at first, who knew you had to send in an affiliation statement? I would have preferred having all applications and work sample materials available in one place. Not two screens. What about prescoring? That would save some time and provide a place to start from. It is also really interesting to see if panelists change their scores upon discussion.
- panel experience: In these literature panels, we are daytrippers, dipping our toes into poetry, unleashing flashes of philosophy, self deprecating humor, bookish, fierce, loving. We opened our first day with a reading of a poem by Jorge Valente entitled, "Song" followed by a metaphor by one fellow panelist about how being in the lobby of a modeling agency immersed among throngs of the most beautiful people on the planet reminded him of what Billy Joel said as he was standing next to Christie Brinkley, his ex wife and gorgeous person, "I feel like a slab of bacon." Another voice piped in quickly, "But people love bacon!"
- number of applicants: 27
- amount of money to be granted: Unknown, but last year I hear it was about $960,000.00
The Most Common Mistakes
I think most of us are willing to fund an organization showing a deficit, possibly a string of them, as long as there is an explanation about it and they are thoughtful about describing their plans to address it.
We want to know your strategy for making choices. How are schools and artists chosen? Can you explain your curation process?
Are you kidding? This is a literature panel. You will not be punished for bad grammar, misspelling and typos. You will be crucified.
Care and feeding of writers and all their needs including laundering their linen. This is the philosophy of a small and dedicated organization, passionate to its dyed hair roots, serving up literature, at its very, loving best.
Be fearless and honest about stating your challenges. We will sooner sympathize and rally around a sinner than a whitewashed prayer. We appreciate honesty and actually see glimpses of growth in your challenge areas.
Project funding is rapidly sinking in the rearview mirror of the program funding roadster hugging the curves of economic development. I love how some groups embrace the new reality by being proactive in working with the big guns in establishing their internal capitalization structure, creating risk capital and pointing their navigators forward into a wider range of future partnerships.
Hmmm, that sounded really clunky, way too much jargon.
Let me say that in English: Be creative about making the new economic realities work for your bottom line.
Seize a problem and do something about it. Like a project that seeds a group of diverse interns in the white publishing industry. (Grumbling point: This application could have been more specific about the backgrounds of the interns).
What a political statement, an unapologetic shot across the bow of the publishing industry!
Looking back over my notes, these are the topics that kept coming up throughout our review. I think they are illuminating and can help guide your thinking as you write your next grant.
- EXPECTATIONS, UNEXPLORED POTENTIAL & INNOVATION: Expectations shift with every group. What is acceptable for a small group in a remote rural area is not acceptable for an organization immersed in urban density because of the difference in unexplored potential. So, is potential, unexplored or not, a criteria on the list? Going forward, what are you doing that is new and innovative? This is a benchmark question that only two or three groups answered successfully by stepping into the discomfort of being different and defining what success looks like, talks like and behaves like in their own particular universes. The key here is to create a set of finite local successes that not only address immediate problems but resonate deeply in the universe of human experience.
- MULTIYEAR FUNDING: How do you give and manage multiyear funding to organizations in flux and change?
- DIVERSITY, RACE & THE UNDERSERVED: This goes beyond the easily pencilled in categroies of white, black, hispanic and asian. How do you define these in your practice and community? Are the developmentally disabled, queer, aging, youth at risk, jail spouses, foster children, migrant workers, deaf and refugee populations included in your definition of diversity or underserved? aAre the underserved the same as marginalized? Is it about access and opportunity? Who are the gatekeepers?
- There is great interest in the idea of reinvention. For example, Joyce Carol Oates reclaiming the gothic novel as a feminist novel, a feminist press reconfiguring women in pulp novels from the 50's that were originally anti feminist in tone, indie presses reinventing the independent book store as an Amazon model of niche, curated ebook sites. This lead to the the question: How hard is it to reinvent oneself, to keep the verve and vibrant energy of more youthful years, in an organization for so many years?
- Great panelist comment about an idiosyncratic, yet successful, applicant: "They will never be world class, but they will be classy in their own world"
I think that people who need to have their passion for literature funded should start asking themselves it the things they do really, I mean really, deserve to exist. Clearly, people want literature to make life unapologetically rich, full and open to unexpected fullness.
Who doesn't want that?
I hope that my punch list of observations, tips, hints at greatness and fiercely held preferences guide you in writing the great american novel of grant applications.
To your success!


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Longtime sealant and adhesive supplier Sika Corp. has launched a new comprehensive RV aftermarket merchandising program, according to a press release.
This program features graphics displaying an RV schematic that illustrates the correct Sika products to use for the repair application and also color codes the appropriate stocked Sika product. The shelving graphic color coordinates the product with the application and offers the benefits of each product.
A 3-foot by 4-foot wide merchandising plan-o-gram gives retailers the option of using displaying in the main aisle or on an end cap. Sika products stocked in the merchandising program are: Sikaflex-221, Sikaflex-252, Sikaflex-505UV, Sikasil-GP, Sikaflex-715 and Sika MultiSeal Plus.
Sika said that it introduced the RV aftermarket merchandising program last year's Louisville Show where it caught the attention of many retailers, including Camping World. In January 2012, Camping World contracted Sika to be its only full product line supplier in the sealant and adhesives category in all 83 locations. In addition, Sika products in the aftermarket program are distributed through AP products, a recognized leader in the RV supply chain.
"Sika's new RV aftermarket merchandising program development was a real team effort with input from both Sika and leading RV distributor, AP Products," said Tony Martin, vice president, transportation and appliance and components. "Sika has long been recognized by the major recreational vehicle manufacturers as the leading supplier of bonding and sealing technologies for assembly operations. Offering the same range of products to the RV aftermarket repair and service is a win-win for retailers and end users. This maintains Sika's position as the leading innovator in this highly competitive market."


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A giant corn on the cob has popped up in Italy, but it's probably not very tasty. Logeur Design conceived Mexico's pavilion for the Milan Expo to symbolize key aspects of the country's deep cultural history, and central to this, of course, is corn. Designed to have a lightweight environmental footprint and to be easily disassembled, the pavilion boasts a variety of green building techniques, and a plethora of food and relics one might find in Mexico. Inhabitat is live on the scene and craving a green corn tamale
The facade of the 1,901 square-meter Mexican pavilion resembles a series of overlapping corn husks that provide shade while also streaming natural light into the interior. The husks are comprised of a curved PVC membrane linked to the core structure with fasteners. A series of slightly elevated ramps guide visitors throughout the interior, where a kaleidoscopic collection of Mexican produce and goods is on display, including beautiful windmills and flower arrangements.
Related: La Paz, Mexico, aims to be 100 percent solar-powered by the end of 2015
Also on display is a replica of an ancient Mexican system that relied on gravity to deliver mountain runoff to crops, a fantastic example of sustainable water management. The Mexican pavilion has a lively exterior setup with tranquil water features that provide visitors the opportunity to relax and even enjoy a meal and beverages. And after running around photographing all of these amazing pavilions, I wouldn't mind a margarita.
"In joining Expo Milano 2015, Mexico seeks to show visitors the wealth of its natural resources and biodiversity, and its commitment to finding solutions for a world free from hunger, malnutrition and unsustainable food production practices," according to their brief on the Milan Expo website.
"It also seeks to present its contribution to the global production of a large number of foods with healing properties."
+ Inhabitat Milan Expo 2015 Coverage
All photos by Mike Chino for Inhabitat


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The Third Teacher, a book on which Dr. Breithecker consulted, talks about transforming teaching and learning by incorporating basic design elements and intuitive movement into the everyday classroom. From Node rolling chairs and Hokki stools to high-top standing tables, Bridge Point's two newly redesigned classrooms embrace the idea that bodies in motion equal brains in motion. Check out our ThingLink below for information about one of our redesigned rooms.
Dr. Breithecker's presentation can be found online and more information on his research can be found on his site.
Jump inside a bubble view of Ms. Cowan's room or Ms. Cimino's room with Bubbli.


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Bali's natural splendour and traditional charm attract all kinds of visitors from all across the world. One of the most popular activities to enjoy while in Bali is a snorkelling safari.
A large number of people come to its sandy shores to enjoy the island's vibrant nightlife, beach fun and a range of fun-filled activities, but why not get out on the water for a day of fun!
Best Snorkeling Day Tours in Bali, Best Places & Cheapest Price
There are some great spots to snorkel in Bali, all offering something different. From tropical fish to sunken ships, there is something for every traveller – beginner to advanced.
Head to Tulamben where you will find the USAT Liberty and The Coral Garden. Check out Nusa Islands (Penida, Lembongan) for the best spot to view manta rays, as well as Mangrove Point and Pos Dua. There are plenty of diving spots around Bali; so you can either go on a private expedition or take a group snorkelling tour.
You will see a variety of marine life including colourful fish, corals, turtles, sponges and oysters. You will also come across some captivating underwater shipwrecks.
Although snorkelling in Bali is possible at any time of the year, the best time is during the driest months. It is not advisable to dive here from October through November as the climatic conditions worsen due to heavy rain and strong winds. The ocean water also doesn't stay calm and clear during the rainy months.
Click the link below to book a snorkelling tour today!


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I'm going to make you a promise: next week, a real wedding, every day. This week has been full of advice and ideas and guest blogs, which I've loved sharing… but I think I owe you some weddings 🙂
So – next week, plenty of weddings and some special treats – you absolutely have to come and see what I'm starting on Monday morning!
In the meantime, I've shared sneak preview photos of my next few weddings on facebook. Have a peek at the big fluffy gown, the fabulously bright flowers, the henna, the sunset…
coming soon: wedding previews only on facebook


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Congress Hall is a historic hotel in Cape May, Cape May County, New Jersey, United States, occupying a city block bordered on the south by Beach Avenue and on the east by Washington Street Mall. It is a
contributing building in the Cape May National Historic District.[1] Congress Hall was first constructed in 1816 as a wooden boarding house for guests to the new seaside resort of Cape May; and the proprietor, Thomas H. Hughes, called it "The Big House." Locals, thinking it too big to be successful, called it "Tommy's Folly."[2] In 1828, when Hughes was elected to the House of Representatives, he changed the name of the hotel to Congress Hall. It burned to the ground in Cape May's Great Fire of 1878, but within a year, its owners had rebuilt the hotel in brick Cap May NJ Press Release