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VENEZUELA | Maduro lashes Bachelet with powerful response
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President Maduro slammed these allegations from Bachelet, pointing out that these unfounded accusations were harmful to Venezuela and its people. "The report presented by your Office to the Human Rights Council on 5 July has come to my notice. Its content is deeply harmful to the dignity of the Venezuelan people and the truth of the human rights situation in Venezuela. Unfortunately, it is quite clear that you DID NOT LISTEN TO VENEZUELA."
The Venezuelan leader said Bachelet's report was not 'new', as these allegations were made by her predecesser, who sourced false statements and manipulated data to accuse the government of human rights violations.
Bachelet's allegations took a chapter from the U.S.' rhetoric against Venezuela, which constantly accuses the government of the Bolivarian Republic of being a 'dictatorship' with unfair elections.
"Your report, unfortunately, aligns itself with the media and political narrative imposed from Washington, that symbolically attack Venezuela by repeating the script of the existence of an alleged dictatorial government and an alleged humanitarian crisis in order to justify an intervention in favor of those who hanker to disappear the Project of Simon Bolivar and purloin our immense natural resources," President Maduro wrote, pointing out, "can a political project legitimized 23 times at the ballot box in the last twenty years be called a dictatorship?"
President Maduro highlighted the fact that the use of "humanitarian crisis" by the United Nations was misleading, as the Western-led blockade on the country has prevented the Bolivarian Republic from billions of dollars worth of food and medicine.
"Can it be called a "humanitarian crisis" when the United States has deprived Venezuela of more than 30 billion dollars of its oil assets abroad, has blocked and confiscated more than 7 billion dollars allocated to the purchase of food and medicine, it has forbidden servicing the Venezuelan debt and persecutes any company that trades with Venezuela? Can we call this a humanitarian crisis, or should we talk of the illegal, illegitimate and criminal application of unilateral coercive measures aimed to collapse our country smothering it economically as it was done with the Chile of Allende between 1970 and 1973?"
This inhuman blockade, led by the United States, has purposely and unlawfully seized Venezuela's assets in order to force the government into submission.
Bachelet's report has left out these details and instead, she has mostly resorted to using data and interviews from people living outside of Venezuela.
"You personally met with a group of relatives of the victims of the political violence inflicted by the opposition. People that were burnt alive just because of the color of their skin or because they seemed to be pro-Government. However, you have not included the slightest reference to this encounter in the report, neither to the dramatic demand for justice made by the relatives to which you committed yourself," President Maduro stated.
The Venezuelan President concluded his letter by declaring that the Bolivarian Republic will continue to stand victorious in the face of these false accusations. "Know that Venezuela will continue standing victoriously that no false report, nor attack regardless of its coarseness, will tamper with our firm determination of continuing to be a free and sovereign people committed to the defense of its legitimate rights."
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Bahrain :(
Life is so unpredictable. Everything you plan may go under in an instant. At the recent turns of events, and as fate would have it, I hate to say it but I have got to come back to Bahrain from 9th February until 23th February 2006. That really threw my whole be jolly and move on agenda into nothingness. I have already resigned, and it's time for a handover of responsibilities and duties to other staffs. If the other staff requires training or in-depth explanation, I'll gladly do that. Unfortunately, the shitty management decides to milk me till the end of my tenure. And not to mention, it's an unfair one to begin with. 2 months of notice period. What good does it make to the company and the employee? A retarded policy. Haihhh
It's incomprehensible when there's no other suitable candidate replacements for me. Then the 40+ staffs in the department must be worthless to say the least. Ultra livid. Sigh. Pokai ar, I hope I do not miss any opportunities from the MNCs that I'm eyeing on because of this upcoming trip. I really do think I stand a good chance for the jobs I applied. Since it is so, I guess I'll just let it sink in and think of how I am going to spend this 9k.


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Back in the day, physical therapy, massage, acupuncture, and chiropractic treatment were distinct disciplines.
Chiropractors made adjustments, most practitioners are "mixers" who attempt to combine the materialistic reductionism of science with the metaphysics of their predecessors and with the holistic paradigm of wellness;[24] a 2008 commentary proposed that chiropractic actively divorce itself from the straight philosophy as part of a campaign to eliminate untestable dogma and engage in critical thinking and evidence-based research.[8]
Orthopedia physical therapists provide (per Wikipedia) these treatments: Joint and spine mobilization/manipulation, dry needling, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular reeducation, hot/cold packs, and electrical muscle stimulation (e.g., cryotherapy, iontophoresis, electrotherapy).
-- No single profession "owns" spinal manipulation and there is little consensus as to which profession should administer SM, raising concerns by chiropractors that other medical physicians could "steal" SM procedures from chiropractors. A focus on evidence-based SM research has also raised concerns that the resulting practice guidelines could limit the scope of chiropractic practice to treating backs and necks.[19] Two U.S. states (Washington and Arkansas) prohibit physical therapists from performing SM,[201] some states allow them to do it only if they have completed advanced training in SM, and some states allow only chiropractors to perform SM, or only chiropractors and physicians. Bills to further prohibit non-chiropractors from performing SM are regularly introduced into state legislatures and are opposed by physical therapist organizations


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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Lucius Farish (1937-2012)
It's awkward for me to post a blog entry (see previous) about the death of an allegedly evil, homicidal person attached, unfortunately, to the UFO subject, and then follow it a few days later with a tribute regarding a truly kind, dedicated man whose name, writing and influence was known among UFO investigators throughout the world for decades.
My first encounter with Arkansas native Lucius Farish occurred in the late 1970s, when he was writing the popular "In Others' Words" column for each monthly MUFON UFO Journal. To my surprise, Lou not only mentioned an article I wrote for one of the national "newsstand" magazines -- he actually praised it. Anybody who would actually say something positive about my writing obviously required questioning, so I immediately sat down and typed out a letter to Lou on one of several old used office typewriters I kept around the house.
Thus began several years of typed correspondence between Lou and I, he at that time the resident of a town called Plumerville, and I came to know him as very well-informed, intimately involved in UFO research and proud as can be of the annual Ozark UFO convention he ultimately put together. His inspiring, articulate letters reflected not only extensive knowledge of UFO history and current events, but an upbeat sense of humor which never failed. His articles appeared in numerous publications over the years, and though some of his opinions may have seemed extreme to some (for instance, he was a bit more supportive of some contactee claims than others may have been, if they accepted any such claims whatsoever), he didn't shirk from taking a stand on issues of controversy, whether involving UFOs or topics of the paranormal. Along with Rod Dyke, he regularly churned out UFO Newsclipping Service issues, a monthly compilation of photocopied newspaper articles about UFO reports throughout the world. [Note: the UFONS issues were eventually published by Farish alone, and years later Dyke reacquired the responsibilities, and UFONS finally ceased publication only recently.]
Years passed and the letters between us became fewer and fewer, and by the time e-mail became routine we were only in contact on rare occasions in recent years. I think the last time was in 2006 or 2007 when I posted information on this blog for people interested in attending the Ozark UFO conference.
I remember asking him years ago about his first name, as Lucius -- an old name -- doesn't seem that common anymore, and I've certainly never met anybody else named Lucius. In response, with laughter, I'm sure, he stated that the worst part about having that name is the letters he sometimes received addressed to Lucille Farish!
And, hmm, oh yes -- seems that Lou once expressed considerable gratitude because the American voting process had succeeded in getting Bill and Hillary Clinton the heck out of Arkansas.
Other than the conferences, Lou Farish avoided occasions enhanced by TV cameras ("I still do radio interviews occasionally, but not as many as I once did," Lou wrote in a 2006 e-mail. "No TV, as my face is much better suited to radio!"), though he did enjoy appearing with Errol Bruce-Knapp on Errol's "Strange Days. . .Indeed!" radio show a few years back. In February of 1979 Lou did a 30-minute interview for the Arkansas Radio Network and, since I carefully noted that factoid on a 3x5 index card, that probably means I have or had a tape of that interview stored somewhere safe. And apparently, so far, invisible.
Of course, Lou will be missed. The losses, the names, appear to pass by faster and faster, each leaving without answers, reluctantly leaving the UFO mystery's solution for others to discover. Maybe.
(To read his obituary, proceed to www.harrisfuneralhomes.net)
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Amazon River Cruise
Embark on the voyage of a lifetime, sailing the earth's mightiest river — the Amazon.
Experience the world as it was at the very beginning of time. Embark on the voyage of a lifetime and sail the waters of the mighty Amazon, the largest river on earth.
The Amazon River originates in streams that run through the Andes Mountains then flows mightily across South America through Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. Considered the longest river on earth, the Amazon runs at least 6,400 kilometers (4,000 miles), carrying with it more water than any other river in the world. It is responsible for about one-fifth of all fresh water that flows into the world's oceans.
Fact collectors may also be interested to know that the Amazon River has the largest area of land that flows into the river and more tributaries than any other river in the world, more than 1,100 of which seventeen measure over 1,500-kilometers long. The rain forest land around the Amazon and these tributaries become flooded every wet season, between December and May, when the river rises more than 9 meters (30 feet). Over 3,000 known species of fish swim in the Amazon River and more are constantly discovered.
No bridges cross the Amazon River, because the Amazon River mostly runs through uninhabited rain forests rather than near roads and cities. Instead, the Amazon River itself is the principle transport route for indigenous people by handcrafted balsa rafts and dugout canoes. Larger riverboats and modern steel hulled ships also carry people and goods along the Amazon. While cruising the Amazon you join a long tradition of foreigners exploring this great river since Spaniard Vicente Yanez Pinzon became the first European to sail into the Amazon in 1500 and Francisco de Orellana traveled its length in 1542.
At its widest point the Amazon River is 11 km/7 miles wide during the low water season, but during the high water season, when the Amazon floods the surrounding plains, the Amazon River can be up to 45km/28 miles in breadth.
"Relax, unwind and listen to the animals in their natural habitat."- Gerard
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Most weekly run schedules are composed of several 'quality' runs and 'recovery' runs. 'Quality' runs are generally categorized as the meat and potatoes of the schedule with the 'recovery' runs thrown in to boost volume and allow for active recovery.
Let's look at these intentions one at a time:
Volume certainly can help improve running economy. The more you run (or do anything), the more your body will adapt to performing that movement pattern in the most economic way possible. However, for this to happen, the repetition must be coupled with a mindfulness towards proper form and improvement.
Unfortunately, many people simply go out and crank out a few mindless miles as their 'recovery' run. Couple with with the fatigue from the preceding quality session and all you're doing in this case in honing your ability to run with poor form.
The body recovers much better when it's active. Moving around increases blood flow and ups the chemistry in your body that speeds recovery. But many people try to turn their recovery runs into workouts. They end up running them too hard and/or too fast.
In addition - while it's true that many experienced and elite runners can see a recovery benefit from an easy run, many folks just don't have the years and miles on their legs to run with an easy, efficient stride that promotes healing instead of breaking down. Take that noisy stride and couple it with a few extra pounds, and you're most likely doing more harm than good in your recovery run.
So should you ditch the day in favor of lying around on the couch, flipping channels? Not at all. But the next time you want to drop a 'recovery' run on your schedule, take a second look into how to get the most bang for your buck out of that day. In short - every run should be a 'quality' run. Every run should have a purpose. If you see a run that simply says "Easy 5mi" or "Recovery 3mi", then re-think the run. Otherwise, you're just logging junk miles that are probably slowing your fitness gains rather than adding to it.
Here are ways to re-calibrate that ambiguous 'recovery run' on your schedule:
1. Turn it into a skills workout. Here's an example of a run that is easy on your body, but will reap benefits in your form. Do muscle activation exercises, prehab movements, fast feet, grapevines, butt kickers, uphill bounding strides. Run very, very slowly, but with perfect, tall form. Break up the session to focus on where your feet are landing and pushing off. Try to adjust your paw back. Run to some 90 cadence (per foot) music - higher if you have a high cadence already. Check arm position. Run backwards, sidesteps. Run (easily) around cones. Run barefoot on grass. Bound the workout by time, not by miles. If you need help with running skills / drills, do some searching out there. McMillan Running actually has a whole DVD series just on drills (Drills for Distance Runners), or hire a coach.
2. Do an easy bike workout instead. The bike is much easier on your body. Go out for what is known as a 'walk on the bike', where you just roll along without any intensity. This is a great ride to do with your young kids. You should never feel any 'burn' on this ride. Keep it short and remember that the goal of this ride isn't to add fitness, it's to help the body absorb the work you've already done.
3. Do an easy fun run with friends or people that won't push you. We all have folks in our lives that we'd like to run with, that aren't daily runners. Schedule easy runs with them and do a rolling trail run - and keep it easy. If you aren't able to carry on a conversation the whole time, you are running WAY too hard. Make sure you stay mindful of your form. Don't get sloppy.
4. Hit the treadmill with 0% incline and a very easy pace. Try at least 2 minutes (per mile) slower than your Marathon pace.The treadmill can be a great way to keep you honest at a constant slower pace. And it's generally easier on your body. Some people develop niggles and injuries on the treadmill - if that's you, then skip this one.
One last point. If you are a runner that has consistently held 50-60+ miles per week through many years, then the recovery run may work for you - or you are probably already doing one or more of the above in lieu of just cranking out a few more easy miles to boost your weekly totals. Just check to make sure you are creating enough separation between your hard and easy days. When I first started working with a coach years ago, the first thing she had me do was to run my hard runs harder and my easier runs easier. I was running my easier runs too hard and they were compromising the quality of my harder runs.
Let me sum things up again by saying, 'All runs should have a purpose' - so, when I say 'avoid the recovery run' - what I really mean is; 'make all your runs *quality* runs'.


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This morning when I started my Mac I was greeted by a blue screen. Nothing chills a Mac owner more than the blue screen. Well, good news, the smart people at the "hospital" believe she'll be all right and I'll get her back tomorrow. (All the machines I love are inexplicably female to me). I am writing from a borrowed computer (one I have no particular affection for, so it is genderless). For today's post, in honor of "blue" I'm reposting an entry from 2009 .............about a blue sketch.
It is raining today. I still had a pile of blue on my palette from the last time I painted and I had an idea for a "waiting in the rain" image--I just dashed it out as a rough idea. I didn't really intend for it to look so completely despondent...but sometimes things happen that I almost don't have any control over. In the end it reminded me of a Edward Gorey illustration...just not as whimsical. The umbrella looks like a bat and the blue with no relief (like another color) certainly looks ... lonely! I doubt that I'll take the idea any further..but there is no denying that it is interesting.... just as it is!
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Thousands Are Sailing
Philip Chevron
the island it is silent now but the ghosts still haunt the waves
and the torch lights up a famished land that fortune could not save
did you work upon the railway did you rid the streets of crime
were your dollars from the white house were they from the five and dime
did the old songs taunt or cheer you or do they still make you cry
did you count the months and years or did your teardrops swiftly dry
oh no says he twas not to be on a coffin ship i came here
and i never even got so far that they could change my name
thousands are sailing across the western ocean
to a land of opportunity that some of them will never see
fortunes previaling across the western ocean
thier bellies full their spirits free
they'll break the chains of poverty and they'll dance...
in manhattan's desert twilight in the death of afternoon
we stepped hand in hand on broadway like the first men on the moon
and the blackbird broke the silence as he whistled it so sweet
and in brendan behan's footsteps we danced up and down the street
then we said goodnight to broadway giving it our best regards
tipped our hats to mr. cohen dear old times squares favorte bard
then we raised our glass to jfk and a dozen more besides
when i got back to my empty room i suppose i must have cried
thousands are sailing again across the ocean
the hand of opportunity draws tickets in our lottery
postcards we're mailing of starry skies and oceans
from rooms that daylight never sees
where lights don't glow on christmas trees but they'll dance...
thousands are sailing again across the ocean
the hand of opportunity draws tickets in our lottery
wherever we go we celebrate the land that makes us refugees
from fear of priests with empty plates
from guilt and weeping effigies but we'll dance, and we'll dance...
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Hi there! Join me this month for My Journey to Homeschool series. In this series, I'll be sharing the why behind our homeschool and the process it took to get from there to here.
If you're new to this blog, welcome! My name is Nike and I'm entering my fourth homeschool year with a new kindergartner and third grader.
Last week, I shared How We Pulled Off an Entire Year of FREE Curriculum.
This week, I'll be sharing how I plan for homeschool and manage my life.
We couldn't have made it through our first three homeschool years without a vision and a plan. My planning routine has pretty much stayed the same over the years, the only difference is I've gotten a bit fancier. Instead of just typing everything out on a Word document and printing it, I made a customized home management binder with cute inserts.
Why do I use a home management binder rather than a store-bought planner? Because most planners are too small for my needs. With a home management binder, I can literally three-hole punch my entire life into it—and I have!
Read on to see what I put into my home management binder. There'll be free printables at the end! For privacy purposes, I won't be sharing my exact write-ins for certain schedules. I hope you don't mind.
1. Daily Do-To List
This is pretty self-explanatory. What's different than most to-do lists, though, is that I also include a water intake tracker and a section to list my daily gratitudes. I got this great idea from a Youtuber called Jady Alverez. I simply laminate this insert so that I can reuse it with a dry erase marker. Check out my sample "To-Do List" below.
2. Events Calendar
This comprises all events from homeschool fieldtrips, sports games and practices, co-op days, playdates, birthday parties, extracurricular activities, local family events, holidays and more. I will also chart doctor and dentist appointments here. Check out my sample events calendar below. Of course for privacy reasons, this is an unofficial sample. Wouldn't want anyone showing up at my kid's soccer games.
3. Daily Tentative Schedule
This is more of a routine than a schedule. I basically like to picture what a perfect day would look like and write it down. That makes it more of an ideal than a reality, doesn't it? Haha. But it does help our days flow better even if we don't follow it verbatim.
I know some of you like seeing other people's schedules, so here it is! Our REAL schedule. Just know "momma time" seldom happens, but I do workout in the evenings so that sort of counts as momma time, right?
You'll notice that I've also noted the days I plan to rest, have a family day, and buy groceries. Optimal grocery shopping time happens between 3 and 5:30 on Thursdays. However, if we have a fieldtrip or some sort of outing that week, I'll typically pick up groceries straight afterward. In fact, as I'm typing this, I'm realizing Tuesdays after co-op is probably the best day to swing by the grocery store since it's on the way home. Hmmm.
It's safe to say this schedule only works when it's a non-event day. I think the key to a functional routine is to leave some wiggle room. That way there's more flexibility on the days we have fieldtrips, co-op, and other events to attend.
4. Daily Homeschool Schedule
I keep a separate homeschool schedule so that I can go into more detail as far as time management goes. It also helps me plan how to divide my time between my two children. Typically, all the subjects my oldest son can work on independently is the time I'm scheduled to work with my kindergartner. Again, this is ideal, but we try to stick with it as much as we can.
I will share our actual schedule so that you get a gist of how things work with teaching more than one child around here. This is tentative, so it's likely to change as we get into a good groove.
One thing you'll notice is that some subjects are missing. That's because we're working with the Good and Beautiful curriculum this year and it comprises multiple subjects that include phonics, spelling, grammar and punctuation, literature, art, writing, and geography. I labeled that curriculum "Fluency" and "Course."
Another thing you'll notice is that we don't have "free" days. Many families reserve Fridays for makeup work or fieldtrip days. We don't. One reason is that we attend fieldtrips primarily with our homeschool group and choose dates that are available, which isn't always on a Friday. Another reason is that we don't take as many breaks as public-schools, so I sort of view those extra school days as a way to stay on track.
5. Blog and Work Schedule
I don't have a 9-5, but I do work on many projects throughout the year. Since most of those projects are monetarily compensated, I label them as "work." I like to keep a separate blog and work schedule because they allow me to see the full picture at a glance. I laminate these schedules so that I reuse them with a dry-erase marker.
Here is my actual "work" schedule. My goal was to keep it pretty light because I want to enjoy the last few weeks of summer with my family.
When do I work on these projects? VERY late at night. However, I do try and commit to the bulk of my projects during school breaks and summers. I have set work days, but I honestly just work whenever I have time. Today has been a sixteen-hour day so far, but that is normal for Mondays.
Yes. I said sixteen. I've been working on this project from noon to past four in the morning and counting. I don't think people realize the time it takes to create and publish quality content.
And this is why I only blog once a week. For one, blogging is not all that I do. For two, I'd be super sleep deprived trying to cram a bunch of blogs in during the homeschool year. I love blogging and earning extra income, but not at the expense of my well-being. If I'm a mess, my kids will also be a mess. They are only this small once. When they're older, they'll be plenty of time to invest more of myself in these types of ventures. The internet isn't going anywhere.
6. Workout Schedule
This isn't a fantasy schedule. I actually do workout 3-5 times a week. It's typically during the evenings between 8 and 11 pm at our local gym. I do cardio each of the days I go and have a different target muscle group for each weight training session. Below, I share my workout routine.
They say you make time for what's most important, and physical fitness is important to me for three reasons. One, it lifts my mood. Two, it makes me look and feel great. Three, it's my me-time. Most people like to listen to music while working out, I love listening to podcasts and learning more about my interests!
7. Cleaning Schedule
I like to break my cleaning schedule into two categories: Daily Cleaning and Weekly Cleaning. I used to also have a monthly cleaning agenda, but NEVER lived up to it, haha. You know, things like washing the windows, walls, etc.? Yea, those things got done when they got done.
For daily cleaning, I try and do a load of laundry each day. Admittedly, some days I forget. We also take turns unloading and loading the dishwasher and doing afternoon and evening pickups to get the house in order. Sweeping the floors and wiping down kitchen counters and bathroom surfaces is also a given.
For weekly cleaning, on my list of to-do's is washing the bedding and linens, cleaning out the cars, deep cleaning the bathroom, vacuuming, and mopping the floors, and taking the trash to the curb on trash day. Everything else like dusting, washing baseboards, and cleaning the windows, fridge, oven, etc. will get done on an as-needed basis. And by as-needed, I mean when I'm tired of looking at it. Got to keep it real, here.
I DO NOT. I repeat, DO NOT, do all the cleaning. My boys have a chore checklist. My husband primally cleans the bathroom and takes the trash out. And we all pitch in on the dishes and other daily chores around the house. Therefore, laundry, cooking, and vacuuming are primarily the things I do by myself on the regular basis.
8. Weekly Meal Planning
I also laminate my weekly meal planner so that I can reuse it with a dry-erase marker. The categories are broken down into breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Here is our actual meal plan for the week. Try not to judge me too much, haha. This is primarily for my boys. My husband and I do smoothies for breakfast and leftovers for lunch.
I've been asked about meal planning a few times and the key for me is eating the same thing in rotation! One week, we'll have PB&J with fruit and cheese for lunch. Another week, we'll have cheese quesadillas and apple slices for lunch all week. The same with breakfast and snacks.
For dinner, we have a few tried and true recipes we like to rotate with. I always cook extra for leftovers the next day and a possible lunch for my husband and I. In total, I only cook dinner about 3 times a week. That is the power of leftovers! Spaghetti leftovers in itself will last us three days—lunch included.
9. Favorite Recipes
Yes, I have a list of all my favorite recipes. I get most of my recipes from Divas Can Cook and tweak them to suit our needs. While I made cute inserts for my recipe lists, I find it's just easier to print them from their home website. I then put them into sheet protectors and place them into my home management binder. These recipes are great to have on hand when meal planning and making my shopping list.
Here's an example of how to use the planner inserts to record recipes. And, yes, beef stew is one of our favs!
10. Monthly Budgeting
The most dreaded of them all, but it must be done. Once again, I laminate these inserts for repeated use. I'm still learning the art of budgeting, but found it helpful to log these expenses in an excel spreadsheet at the end of each month. Since we are business owners, this helps keep us in the practice of being financially responsible. We also keep a business log specifically for business expenses, but that's best done in Excel.
For obvious reasons I won't be providing our exact budget figures, so here's a sample version of how to use this planner insert for your home management binder.
11. Business Receipts
As business owners, keeping track of important receipts is vital. I place the receipts into a plastic pocket folder made for binders. This way they are easily accessible and we don't have to go looking for them when we need them. I also place my warranties in this folder.
12. Important Documents
I currently have three pocket folders in my binder labeled the following: Medical Records, Homeschool Records, Important Records. This is where I'll keep vaccination and health records for my boys, homeschool DOI's and registration info for programs and sports, family membership info, birth and marriage certificates, and other legal documents. This is especially convenient when I need to register my child for something and I need their birth certificate, vaccination records, and so forth.
13. Vision and Mission Statements
You must have a vision for where you're going and a plan to get there. That's why I chose to write a vision and mission statement for our homeschool, businesses, and family. It's helpful to refer to these statements often to keep me on track with my life goals.
Below are our actual vision and mission statements for homeschool. They change every year.
14. Inspirational Quotes and Scriptures
This is a new addition this year. I wanted to compile a list of inspirational scriptures so that I can read them every morning before I start my day. I thought it would be helpful to print and laminate them so that I can keep them in my binder for easy reference.
Here's one of the pages. I currently have three pages worth of favorite scriptures. I'm working on filling out my favorite quotes page.
Other things in my home management binder that I find extremely helpful and convenient?
15. Birthday Reminders
16. Important Numbers (Pediatrician, Dentist, Contact Persons, Etc.)
17. Address Book
18. Password Log (Use password hints rather than the actual password)
19. Business Log
20. Shopping List & Notes
21. Weekly At-a-Glance
Here's what they look like at a glance! Get a real preview, here.
I must say, this home management binder is a real blessing to me. It makes life so much easier and cuts down on the time I have to search for things. What's also great about it is my husband, or any family member, can use and refer to it if I'm traveling, sick, or out of town. They'll know everything from our daily schedule to our favorite recipes and where to find important medical info for the boys.
Today, I'm sharing three FREEBIES from this awesome collection of planner inserts! Click the image below to download and get a great start to the upcoming school year!


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Llamapalooza, Colorado College's annual music and arts festival, is returning Block 8 with a freshly released lineup. Jay Som, Webster X and Lex Allen, and Crumb will be playing the event, with student bands Promiscuous Stepsister and Honour Council opening. Co-chairs of the Llama Committee, Mads Engel '18 and Noah Fabie '19, and Arts Committee member Allie Puneky '18 discuss music genre and artist diversity, the attempt to prioritize the feature of student art in the festival, and the addition of food trucks to the event.
The preparation for Llamapalooza begins with artist selection. The committee discusses and cold emails a wide range of possible musicians based on member interest. This year, the committee was particularly intentional about their choices, ensuring that diverse representation was one of their top priorities. "Last year, when Noname canceled, we realized that the lineup that we had to throw together last minute had no women in it," Engel said. "Saba was the only person of color. As one person put it on the committee, the only femme of color that had been on the line-up was a student in one of the student bands. And, we were like, that's ridiculous."
This year, Engel emphasized that committee choices were made with the assumption that artists would fall through. This thought process ensured that back-up artists reflected the same diversity of initial selections. And the final lineup reflects this change. "We just hope that people aren't like, 'Yay! We had a diverse line-up, [and] now we can go back to not caring about it!'" Engel said. "Hopefully, it is only just up from here in that sense."
The committee plans to continue collaborating with the CC Student Government Association's Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion to ensure representation throughout the selection process. Due to initial uncertainty surrounding Smino's availability, and ultimate cancelation, the Butler Center was also provided a list of back up music selections to be distributed to their respective organizations. "Ideally, next year we'd work with the Butler Center earlier in our process to get some suggestions of artists from them," Fabie said. "We had the Butler Center groups vote on back-up artists, but if we had that happen on the front end rather than the back end, that would be ideal."
Why are artists so hard to retain? Fabie and Engel describe the difficulty of meeting compensation requests, particularly because the event is free to students, lacking exposure for the artist, and rarely lining up with established tour dates. "Llama is the coolest thing that happens at CC, but, by far, the least cool thing that happens for these artists," Engel explained. "What happened this year with one of the artists we were looking at is that one of the agents gave us a quote, and the range was like a $15,000 difference between their low- and high-end ask. There are some times when we think we can afford someone, and they come back and say, 'Actually, it's going to cost twice as much." Artists are actively negotiating deals based on fluctuating schedules; the Llama committee, entirely comprised of students, must navigate the difficulties of contract and artist releases.
The committee has a $70,000 budget to execute the event. Funding comes from the annual student activities fee, unlike other large CC organizations who request a budget directly from CCSGA. Yet, at least half of the funds goes towards recurring baseline costs, such as staging, audio, security, sanitation, food, and liquor permits. "There is also a stipulation added by student government that we have to pay at least $11,000 for one artist to have a 'bigger headliner,'" Fabie said. This stipulation was requested and implemented just this past year. Although beneficial, it is a significant factor to budget and resource allocation. Additional money, largely obtained through tickets and merchandise, is utilized for compensating the deserving student bands.
This year, a subcommittee of Llama worked exclusively to implement student art into the festival. Although this was always a component of the event, it lacked consolidation in years past. "I didn't even know there was student art displayed at the festival last year," Puneky said. "The landscape felt barren, though the music was on fire. So, I joined the committee with the hope that I could help contribute to the flow of the space and help integrate the artistic expression of the student body more fluidly."
The committee created a structure, a quasi-art gallery, to display both 3-D and 2-D student-art pieces. There will also be a creation space for students to engage in their own art at the event. The goal: "To create a space where artists' works would be safe—a couple people's works got stolen last year which was not cool," Puneky said. "I think Llama is more than just a celebration of the end of the year and a fun day of music. It's also a celebration of the student body and everything they have achieved in the last year."
Food is also a significant feature of this year's event. Two food trucks and the CC Picnic Box will be parked on Cascade from 3-6 p.m. Pizza will be delivered at the beginning of the day and again at 8 p.m. Midnight breakfast will follow the headliner performance. "We're hoping that people will actually be well-fed this year," Engel said.
Llama begins next Saturday, May 12 at 2 p.m. If interested in submitting student art to display at the festival, contact Engel or Fabie.
Llamapalooza 2018 Official Lineup:
Jay Som • Webster X and Lex Allen • Crumb • Promiscuous Stepsister • Honour Council


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"What Women Want"
A fantasy-comedy-love story in which a man with the emotional development of an adolescent is given the gift of being able to hear women's thoughts. The idea behind this notion, written and directed by women, is that this would have a maturing effect on the most chauvinistic of men -- especially as the women's thoughts are so channeled and contrived to produce such an effect. The deck is definitely stacked. Some of the women are, as well, you pig.
Nick Marshall (Mel Gibson) is that character as writer-director Nancy Myers devotes the first act to convincing us of what a gross womanizing oinker he is before, that is, the accident that granted him his special powers. His ex-wife remarries; his 15-year old daughter expresses her disdain for him by calling him Nicky; his female co-workers at his ad agency hold him in equally low esteem and, coup-de-grace, because the agency is trying to land a female oriented account and because everyone knows how out-to-lunch he is with feninine sensitivities, his boss hires Darcy McGuire (Helen Hunt, again) for the task and for the position he covets. He's not pleased.
When he first acquires his special ability, he hates it. He can barely take the realization of what women really think of him, dispelling all his ego-supporting myths. He attempts to lose the gift by recreating the accident, an electrical short-circuit. The experiment fails and he consults his therapist (an uncredited Bette Midler) to help him lose it. Instead, she convinces him it's something he could put to good use.
He quickly converts to exploiting his gift, adapting his behavior to the desires of the women around him and, in the case of Darcy, her ad ideas, giving him the opportunity to take her job. While his intentions are less than noble, the process morphs him into the kind of guy all women dream of. Given that it's Mel Gibson "acting" like a desirable male, the audience for this movie is not likely to challenge the idea or its credibility. Imagine, Mel Gibson, the master of TLC!
Myers gets a pat on the back for her casting, notably Marisa Tomei as Lola, sexy and adorable and another notch on Nick's belt; and for Alan Alda as the agency's corporate thinking boss, Dan Wanamaker.
What Myers shouldn't be thanked for, however, is the exaggerated, over-acted, over stated style of the film. She makes sure you get the point by repeating, if not one way then another, when subtlety and a more realistic approach would have made the film funnier and maybe even convincing. What does she think we are, dumb popcorn eaters?
A hapless romp with Mel.


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5 pointsthe workmanship that was late I posted. photos lost in the crowd. I did a basic painting. I forgot what date, but it was definitely done by the end of July the process of working 120mm fan grill that I forgot to document. and I only remembered to take a picture after it was done
5 pointsI made a hinge for the side panel cover. still from acrylic material
4 pointsFINAL SUBMISSIONS PHOTOS CoolerMaster World Series 2019 Final Mod >> DESERT RAT Inspired by the human struggle against the heat of the desert which is identical to the struggle of the PC against the heat from within itself, I tried to package it in the theme of this modification. The reason I chose the Desert Yellow and German Gray colors, aside from the fact that this color was rarely used in the coloring of PC casings, also caused a historical bonding with the fragments of the Deutch Afrikan Corps in northern Africa in 1942. For details and mainframe skin, I deliberately took the style of "Military Sci -Fi "to reduce the element of historical analysis for a layman's perspective. 80% acrylic cutting as the main material is done by laser cutting considering the accuracy, time, and character of the model to be made. Acrylik that I use are variations in thickness of 2mm and 3mm, cylinders of 3mm and 5mm, and PETG tubbing diameter of 16mm - 12mm. Selection of varying thicknesses is needed to strengthen the depth of fields accent. The software used in designing also varies in order to reach the required level of accuracy. (Corel Draw, Adobe Illustrator, Solidworks, InkScape). Manual work is only done for the needs of finishing and final fitting. to be continued...
4 pointsI even forgot to document the process of making a 70mm fan grill. The painting process has been done, even though I haven't yet smoothed every piece I have to repeat the process to make it look smoother. The fan intake that I used was taken from AMD cpu stock cooling fan some revisions must be made to the construction of the support, because there is a difference in the heavy fulcrum between the front and back of the casing. note: in the background there is a sliding window for the side panel that is too focused on it so I forgot to document it
3 pointsThe Finals is here for #CMWS19 Follow this link and complete steps 1 - 4 (Complete before 10/10) CLICK HERE - https://landing.coolermaster.com/cmws19/submit/ Make sure you have completed all 4 steps to ensure your entry is submitted in full, and entered into the public voting contest. Recap on important dates Judges will carefully browse through every entry & worklog (Between 10/20 - 11/04) Public Voting (Opens between 10/23 - 11/04) Winner announcement (Announced on 11/14) Good luck and if you have any questions, comment below.
2 pointsMy masterkeys pro L loses its RGB profiles every time my computer is booted up, or resumed from a sleep/hibernation state. After windows loads the keyboard functions to a degree- it shows the red RGB channel and I'm able to type- however I cannot edit RGB using keyboard shortcuts, change profile etc. Ive been getting around the problem by loading the Cooler Master Portal to flash my profiles back to the keyboard, but this is irritating as I have to do it every time my computer resumes from sleep. I've tried hard reseting the keyboard, deleting and reloading keyboard profiles, updating keyboard firmware and reinstalling the latest version of coolermaster portal all to no avail. Any ideas?
2 pointsKeep it On Master!!!!!!!
1 pointI too have this issue, and the firmware update did not work. Do I need to press any buttons on the controller to change from manual mode to USB control?
1 pointHello, Does anybody know how i could purchase a replacement side panel for the q300l, I've tried creating a support ticket but this just gives an error and i can't see the part in the store, Any help appreciated, Thanks
1 pointHola, en la ultima vez que yo hice el RMA, ellos tomaron más de 2 semanas para responderme
1 pointThanks a ton buddy! much appreciated, your mod is amazing as well buddy ! Definitely love how clean everything is in your mod and how detailed oriented your mod is as well.
1 pointYou absolutely killed it! If you dont take top 5... id be shocked
1 pointand here are some more developements. i made the gpu shroud and also started the side name signs. this time i will be giving it the german as well as the english name, one plate on each side. i first saw an IRON MAIDEN for the very first time some years ago in Nürnberg in Germany and like the german name too. the name signs and the accompanying segments will all have leds behind the gemstones and will look like the cardinal belts of those evil men back in the day who sanctioned the use of this evil device against all they saw as heretics. more to come..
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1 pointProject Aquarium is finally finished. It took so many months learning how to apply robotics to this case and to an already complete water cooling system. From first day I received the C700M, I refused to remove its beautiful front door to get few important degrees down on an extremely overclocked machine (CPU running around 5 GHz, 2x 2080TI GPU and a 5K2K monitor). SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: LG 5K2K hdr monitor Cooler Master C700m I9-9900K CPU GigaByte Aorus Z390 Xtreme Waterforce Samsung SSD NVMe M.2 1TB drives Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB ram Razer Huntsman keyboard Razer Naga Trinity mouse Gigabyte Aorus RTX 2080TI Xtreme Waterforce GPUs Aquacomputer Aquaero 6XT Aquacomputer D5 Next pumps Aquacomputer Aqualis reservoirs Aquacomputer Flow sensors Aquacomputer Farbwerk led controllers Aquacomputer Farbwerk 360 Aquacomputer RGBpx strips CableMod Hybrid strips EK Vardar Evo 120ER rgb fans Irrobot MightyZap linear servos Crumbuino 2560 controllers MODDING OPERATIONS MADE: 1) Complete water cooling system, from motherboard to ram and gpus using Aquacomputer components (reservoirs, pumps, Aquaero, Quadro, hubs, Farbwerk, Farbwerk 360, flow sensors, temperature sensors), XSPC connectors and EK radiators. 2) Development of a motor controller unit capable of reading values from temperature sensors (hot water in loop and ambient temperature), evaluating the difference from this delta temperature from above and the delta temperature programmed in Arduino sketch. Based on that and based on the pwm signal sent by Aquacomputer electronics to the fans, motor controller units send instruction via RS485 bus to MightyZap motors for opening front and top panels of the C700M (panels are exponentially opened or closed based on increasing / decreasing of those values). Motors send a feedback to Motor Control Unit: if any issue (obstacle blocking the movement, motor not working) a missing rpm signal is sent to Aquacomputer Quadro, which generates an alarm to the motherboard and eventually turn off the computer. 3) Modification of top cover (cutting of the aluminum mesh panel) with new fume plexiglass doors and aluminum hinges. 4) Modification in front panel (cutting of the aluminum cover to install lcd screen and placement of hinges). 5) LCD installed on front cover for reading system parameters (temperature, usage etc in form of histograms or gauges etc) even when pc is in full screen and so not allowing to read those values from software. 6) Lighting setup with hybrid UV/RGB strips installed on custom 45 degrees plates to get direct lights to the pc internal components. EK Vardar rgb fans with color changing based on delta temperature read by Aquaero Quadro fan controller. 7) Custom led panel lighting a CMWS logo 8)Right aluminum panel removed and installed original double tempered glass panel from Cooler Master C700M on both sides. Here are final pics: And here's the video:
1 pointThank you very much Per, I appreciate it! Yeah it was very free style as a mod. It was impossible to predict how the resin panels and especially the crystals would've come out, and that added to a sort of next-level uniqueness of the final build. It was also fun and playful as you said because I really spaced out from traditional modding, with it usually being measure-cut-paint-bend-done. With this, it was all that plus mix-pour-boil-grow and other weird stuff hahah
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1 pointBought this mouse recently and I love the feel of it, however I cannot install the software so that I can customize the mouse ad turn of the annoying lights or at least a less obnoxious setting. Please Help !!!!
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1 pointAre you using the correct sofware? There is the Cooler Master LED Controller software and there is the MasterPlus Beta Software. The LED Controller software has the mirage stuff on it and what you want to use. https://coolermaster.egnyte.com/dl/Z4xAkaxEXA
1 pointTell them u want all parts replaced. They sent it to me one by one so it took over a month :D.... It is not complicated but if u get ur faulty parts one by one like me u have to Always waste a lot of time in cable manament and stuff.
1 pointOpen a Ticket (took 2 days for me to get a answer). Had the same Problem u need a new top, front and a new pcb. Seems u got two old models. They changed a lot
1 pointYou can use the glass panel from C700P case: https://www.cmstore.eu/case/dual-curved-tempered-glass-side-panel-for-cosmos-c700p/. I've asked them in 2018 the same question and they said it would fit. If you need proof I can post a screenshot from my e-mail or you could contact them directly at: firstname.lastname@example.com .
1 pointHello, same problem here I have 4 BROKEN xornet 2 mouses, all of thm have scroll wheel broken, unfortunaly i've bought mm 520 aswell, and it feels much cheaper and unnecessarily large (i've also removed the weight inside, cause it was too heavy), i've tried g102 but it's too long and not wide enough. Nothing i've found comes close to xornet, either they are much heavier or look like xornet but scaled in size which is not good for me. Funnily enough my hand is very large, but i only move my wrist, i'm really hoping they'll refresh it properly
1 pointdoes anyone have the firmware they can upload all the links to cooler master dont work
1 pointalot of idiots (like me) who are new to pc building bought this case forgetting to think about airflow. i just want to know if there are front panels that will fit my case with better airflow. thanks in advance
1 pointi am in the same boat. i found another thread that says they still get aura to control their pumps/fans. they just open both lighting control and aura and it just kicks in. sadly i cant get aura to control my pumps rgb. i am not using the stock fans, so i have the fans argb header plugged directly into the argb header on my z390i. so far no luck with all kinds of different methods of trying to connect the aio to aura (with and without ext/splitters/controller)
1 pointHi All, I've just purchased this, my Cooler Master Lighting control shows Aura Sync but I cant select it, this is exactly what you guys are talking about right? Is there a way to download the Aura sync plug in yet?
1 pointHi Installed ML240l rgb on Asus ROG Zenith Extreme motherboard. The pump connector cable has 3 pins, Trying to determine where to connect it on the motherboard. All fan connections on motherboard are 4 pin. The only 3 pin is a water in and out, 3-Pin W_Flow. Thanks in advance for the help. Ron
1 pointI purchased this today as it's listed on Asus own website that its Aura sync compatible. After slogging through the TERRIBLE manual (come on Coolermaster!), i found hours later despite numerous tries that no, it is not compatible with Aura. The Aura plugin is visible when you download the software from CM, but it's greyed out for me. EDIT: Figured it out and got it to sync with Asus Aura - the ML240 needs to have the CM software installed to enable Asus Aura (although the AURA & AURORA plugins are still unaccessible from the software.) I detached the controller and just used the 3in1 aRGB cable, plugged that into the aRGB of the Z370-F, opened both CM & Aura apps, and it synced.
1 pointHi there, You can request your extra mouse feet with our support department over at https://account.coolermaster.com/ Nice to see you are such a fan of the Xornet/Spawn and now MM520 -family


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Gym traffic spikes at two times during the year: first in January, for obvious reasons, then again in late spring. By then, the consequences of a winter spent hibernating and indulging in comfort foods become all too stark, and one must face the sad fact that last summer's cargo shorts are a tad snug.
Whether you're heading back to the gym after lying fallow during the winter months, or anticipating new problems as outdoor exercise season gets underway, you may also be turning your attention to the sometimes sorry state of your workout clothes.
As a full-time cleaning expert, this is a topic I hear about constantly and voluminously, so I've rounded up four of the most common questions I get about cleaning exercise gear to get you through your new summer workout routine.
(If you read no further, please, please take this in: Rinse out those protein shakers immediately after using them, otherwise you'll have an otherworldly mess on your hands.)
Question: My favorite workout T-shirts come out of the laundry smelling good, but then after being worn for a couple hours they start to stink like a wet dog. What's up with that? How can I get them really clean so the smell stays gone?
You have a product buildup situation going on. This happens when you use too much detergent, or when you use products, like fabric softener, that trap odor-causing bacteria. So you need two things here: a fix for the buildup followed by a few tweaks to your gym clothes laundering routine.
To reverse buildup, wash the clothes using half a dose of detergent, and add half a cup to a full cup of white vinegar — depending on the size of the load — to the rinse cycle. The vinegar will eliminate lingering odors, as well as break down the buildup of detergent and laundry boosters.
Your next task is to prevent it from happening in the first place. Workout clothes have different needs from most laundry, both because of how they're used and because of the fabrics they're made of.
Turn workout clothes inside out
Odor-causing bacteria, because they come from body soils like sweat and dead skin cells that rub off us, form on the inside of clothes. Turning workout clothes inside out before washing allows water and detergent better access to the source of the smells, leaving the clothes cleaner.
Get your detergent dose right
Using too much detergent is probably the biggest mistake people make when it comes to laundry, and if there's one place where I can encourage you to kick the habit, it's when washing sweaty, smelly exercise apparel. Using more detergent won't leave your clothes cleaner; instead, it leaves a buildup of soap residue that traps odors in clothes after going through the wash.
Use a laundry booster or sports detergent
Boosters are used in laundry in addition to regular detergent. For eliminating odor, try adding a quarter-cup to a half-cup — again, depending on load size — of white vinegar or baking soda to the wash. A product like Zero Odor Laundry works, too. You can also try a sports detergent, like Tide Sport, Sport Suds or HEX Performance Detergent, which are formulated to address odors.
Wash like fabrics together
Avoid washing athletic gear, especially if it has stretch in it, with towels, fleece and other linty items, as well as with very heavy garments, like jeans and sweatshirts. Athletic clothes with stretch in them will pick up stray lint in the wash, and heavy items can lead to pilling and damage to more delicate athleisure-wear.
No fabric softener
Fabric softener leaves a coating on clothing that can lead to odor retention, even in clean laundry. That coating, especially when it builds up, makes it harder for water and detergent to fully penetrate the fibers, trapping odor-causing bacteria.
Avoid heat
Elastic clothing doesn't love being exposed to high heat, and that heat will also amplify odors. Wash workout clothes in cold water, stick with the low- or no-heat dryer setting or, better yet, allow exercise clothes to air dry.
Question: I regularly practice Bikram yoga, and while I love it, it turns my yoga mat into a sweaty mess. I don't want to think about what happens when all that sweat gets in there, and I'd really love to know how to clean it.
There are two tasks to cover when it comes to cleaning exercise mats: deep cleaning vs. daily, weekly or ad hoc maintenance.
If you practice Bikram, or are just a heavy sweater, regularly deep cleaning your mat will help to eliminate bacteria that can lead to a smelly mat — or worse, that can cause infections if it comes in contact with an open wound.
Deep cleaning an exercise mat can be done in the washing machine, though if you have a top-loader with a center agitator, machine washing isn't recommended, as the agitator's fins can leave nicks in the material.
Washing an exercise mat by hand is fairly straightforward, provided you have a space, like a bathtub, that's roomy enough to wash the mat flat:
1. Fill the tub with enough cold or lukewarm water to submerge the mat and a small amount of a mild detergent.
2. Soak the mat for 5 to 15 minutes before scrubbing it with a sponge or rag.
3. Drain then refill the tub with clean water and press down using a CPR-pumping motion to release the soap.
4. Hang the mat to dry. (Rolling it in a clean, dry towel before hanging will speed up drying time.) Nota bene: A yoga mat can take 12 to 48 hours to dry completely.
Between washings, mat wipes or sprays (or even an all-purpose cleaner) can keep smells and bacterial buildup at bay. Recipes for DIY mat sprays abound on the internet, or you can opt for a commercial mat spray, or even a gentle all-purpose cleaner.
Question: Can you help me clean the bottle I use for protein shakes? There's some vanilla flavored protein powder around the sides that won't come off, and it has a musty, bad breath smell that is just unpleasant enough that I haven't used it in weeks. Aside from the protein powder, what are the clean person rules for regular water bottle maintenance? How, and how often, must it be cleaned?
If you do nothing else to maintain the cups and shakers you use to drink your protein, let it be this: Rinse it out as soon as possible after the protein drink has been drunk.
That's all! Just a rinse! Surely you can manage that! Doing so is as critical as it is simple, because protein powder, like all other proteins, turns cement-like when left to sit and dry up. But if you rinse the cup when the protein shake is still in liquid form, the protein won't have a chance to turn into glue. Then, when you're able to, you can wash your protein shakers as you would a regular drinking glass, either by hand with hot, soapy water or in the dishwasher.
If you haven't rinsed and have ended up with the dreaded protein sludge clinging stubbornly to your blender bottle, the right tools are going to be the key to salvaging it. A bottle brush, Dobie Pad, or even an old toothbrush, will help to scour away dried-on protein powder. If the cup has gone smelly, try swapping Dr. Bronner's Liquid Soap for your regular dish soap — it's especially effective at eliminating stubborn odors.
Question: What's the best way to clean dirt and earwax off earbuds? I'm specifically using the Apple EarPods, but really any advice on cleaning headphones would be appreciated!
This is so simple you're going to think it's too good to be true: Rubbing alcohol is all you need to clean a pair of earbuds or headphones. Alcohol prep pads are a great choice, since they're individually wrapped, so it's easy to toss a few into a gym bag for cleaning on the go. A rag, paper towel or cotton swab damp (not soaking) with rubbing alcohol works just as well.
Jolie Kerr is a cleaning expert, advice columnist and host of the podcast, "Ask a Clean Person."


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The 2013 Emmy Awards climbed from last year in the ratings on Sunday (September 22).
According to the preliminary figures, CBS's coverage attracted an audience of 17.63 million and an 18-49 demo rating of 4.9, up a big 10 tenths from last year.
NBC topped the ratings overall with its usual Sunday Night Football coverage, between the Bears and the Steelers. However, it was down five tenths from last week to 6.9 (18.69m) at 8.30pm.
Elsewhere, the rest of the evening was dominated by repeats, with ABC's best score going to America's Funniest Home Videos with 0.8 (5.11m) at 7pm.
Fox's best score was The Simpsons with 1.4 (3.00m) at 8pm.


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For women, one of the most exciting times on the annual poker calendar is Ladies Week. Set to take place over the coming days, there's a whole slew of great events that will be taking place, highlighted, of course, by the WSOP's Ladies Championship.
Here's our list of the top seven must-attend events during Ladies Week in Las Vegas. We hope you can make it.


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"The Beginning of Tomorrow!": The synopsis for this issue has not yet been written.
- The Batman can't die. He feeds on evil like yours!
Appearing in "The Beginning of Tomorrow!"
Featured Characters:
- Batman (Bruce Wayne) (Flashback and main story)
Supporting Characters:
- Criminals
Other Characters:
- Alfred Pennyworth (Flashback only)
- Leslie Thompkins (Flashback only)
- Robin (Dick Grayson) (Flashback only)
- Thomas Wayne (Flashback only)
- Martha Wayne (Flashback only)
- Batmobile (Flashback only)
Synopsis for "The Beginning of Tomorrow!"
- Synopsis not yet written.
- This book was first published on August 24, 1994.
- In October of 1994, all of the existing mainstream DC Comics titles released a special "0" issue to coincide with the Zero Hour crossover event. The purpose of the "0" issue was to reveal a previously unknown aspect of the title character's background. DC Titles under the Vertigo imprint were largely unaffected by Zero Hour and thus, no "0" issue specials were published for them.
- This issue is reprinted in the Batman: Zero Hour trade paperback.
- No trivia.
See Also
- Write your own review of this comic!
- Discuss Batman: Shadow of the Bat Vol 1 0 on the forums
- Cover gallery for the Batman: Shadow of the Bat series
- Images from Batman: Shadow of the Bat Vol 1 0
Recommended Reading
- Batman Recommended Reading
- Batman (Volume 1)
- Batman (Volume 2)
- Batman (Volume 3)
- Batman and Robin (Volume 1)
- Batman and Robin (Volume 2)
- Batman Confidential (Volume 1)
- Batman: Gotham Knights (Volume 1)
- Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight (Volume 1)
- Batman: Shadow of the Bat (Volume 1)
- Batman: Streets of Gotham (Volume 1)
- Batman Incorporated (Volume 1)
- Batman Incorporated (Volume 2)
- Batman/Superman (Volume 1)
- Batman/Superman (Volume 2)
- Batman: The Dark Knight (Volume 1)
- Batman: The Dark Knight (Volume 2)
- The Brave and the Bold (Volume 1)
- Detective Comics (Volume 1)
- Detective Comics (Volume 2)
- Superman/Batman (Volume 1)
- World's Finest (Volume 1)
Links and References
- Batman at Wikipedia.org
- Batman at DC Comics
- Zero Hour article at Wikipedia
- Zero Hour Frequently Asked Questions
- Zero Hour series index at Comicbookdb.com
- Zero Hour series index at the Grand Comics Database
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- NBC picked up four dramas and two comedies for its fall lineup but "left several questions unanswered until later this month." Variety, The Wrap, Finke
- Rep. Jane Harman went before the annual policy convention of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee to rail about the wiretap and leak that caught her talking to a suspected Israeli agent "about two AIPAC lobbyists accused of illegally passing classified information to foreign officials and reporters." WashPost
- Amazon plans to introduce a larger version of the Kindle designed specifically for reading newspapers and magazines. NYT
- There's no $235,000 reward or non-stop media coverage over the death of Agapito Gaspar Nicolas, killed by a hit-and-run driver the same day as USC student Adrianna Bachan. Joel Rubin and Ari B. Bloomekatz /LAT
- Tavis Smiley sent a producer to do a radio feature on the blogs of Leimert Park. LP Beat
- All California prison visits are cancelled due to the swine flu hysteria, but inmates are being fed meals with a 2007 sell-by date? Witness LA, Sacto Bee
- The Times editorial board endorsed Carmen Trutanich for City Attorney and David Vahedi in CD5. Meanwhile, the city attorney race has devolved. DN
- Regarding the unique dance that usually surrounds the L.A. city budget this year "the music is off-key and the dancers are bumping into one another. Orlov/DN
- Today's the last day to register for the May 19 elections.
- Here's a link (registration required) to this week's New Yorker story on Green Dot Public Schools and Steve Barr, who is called The Instigator by Douglas McGray. TNY
- Poets from the real Eastside are staging a ''Where You From?" reading in Boyle Heights on May 7 to respond to the yuppification of the Eastside name. Patt Morrison
- Carne asada with Andre Ethier of the Dodgers, who are now 10-0 at home for the season. LA Eastside
- The London Evening Standard has launched a publicity campaign that apologizes to readers for the newspaper losing touch with them. Guardian
- Interested in "becoming a videographer, reporter, journalist? We need a handful of Interns for a new LA Times youth and high school sports website" in Orange County, reads an ad on Craigslist.
- "Out of My Skin," a new novel by John Haskell, is about "a journalist [who] leaves New York in the wake of a failed love affair and heads to Los Angeles, hoping to write about movies. He winds up interviewing a Steve Martin impersonator and is inspired to try 'being Steve' himself—not as a paid gig but as a daily incarnation." The New Yorker
- Erika Schickel reviews ex-stripper Lily Burana's new book "I Love a Man in Uniform: A Memoir of Love, War, and Other Battles." LAT
- Sunset Magazine features The 99 Cent Chef guiding the writer to cheap eats such as Carney's, Ciudad for happy hour mojitos with carnitas tacos, Edison's 35 cent cocktails. 99 Cent Chef
- Rebecca Isaacs is the new president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Los Angeles. Via release
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NHL Player Projections: 2015-2016
The list below projects NHL player performances for the 2015-2016 season. Please note that the players projected below do not include any prospects who have not yet seen NHL action. The current model uses past NHL performance as a predictor based on age, the number of seasons in the league and actual performance in several key categories:
1) Average Time On Ice
2) Shots per 60
3) Assists per 60
4) Shooting Percentage
5) Games Played


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Usage with Eurorack:
Analogue Systems' modules are designed solely for use in cases and cabinets made by Analogue Systems. Through the use of adaptors or adaptor cables, however, it is possible to connect them to Eurorack cases.
Should you chose to use an Analogue Systems module in an Eurorack case, please note that the warranties are thus void and the use occurs at your own risk! If the module is plugged in incorrectly and therefore damaged the customer has to bear any costs for repair and shipping!
Because of the different position of the mounting holes there will be a gap of 0.5HP (= 2.5 mm) when mounting an Analogue Systems module next to a Eurorack module. Take this into consideration when planning your system. Gaps can be covered with 1.5HP wide blank panels by Doepfer.
Channels 1 and 2: 6.35mm jack (1/4") and 3.5mm jack (1/8")
Channels 3 and 4: 6.35mm jack (1/4"), 3.5mm jack (1/8") and RCA
3U Analogue Systems module, 12HP wide, 25mm deep
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May 27, 2018
Classes give English for Academic Purpose students a chance to soar
Left: Jin Joo Hwang; Right: Takhmina Mussayeva
What is English for Academic Purposes (EAP)? Perhaps it's easiest to explain by showing the results: Jin Joo Hwang and Takhmina Mussayeva.
These two young women are students at Johnson County Community College. English was not their first language, yet Jin Joo is treasurer of Student Senate and Takhmina ("Mina") is secretary.
That means Jin Joo gives reports on finances, and Mina writes the meeting minutes. They're tough jobs even for native speakers, but they found confidence in English for Academic Purposes.
By concentrating on key concepts for nonnative speakers who already know some English, EAP can prepare students for college.
Learn English for college classes
Holly Milkowart, Professor and Chair for ESL/EAP, often explains EAP is not English as a Second Language.
"The College has a great ESL program, but that's for students who need to learn English," she said. "The students in EAP already know English, already have studied it, but they need to improve their English skills enough to be academically able to participate in 'regular' college classes such as biology or composition."
EAP offers classes in these areas:
- Writing and grammar
- Speaking and pronunciation
- Reading and vocabulary
Depending on their test scores, students are placed into one of four levels, then work their way through Level 4 so they can leave EAP altogether.
Starting at the right level
When Jin Joo came to the United States from South Korea, she felt her English was strong. She spent a year in the Kansas City area when she was 10 years old, and she had studied English every year from kindergarten onward.
Mina, on the other hand, studied English only for a few years in her native Kazakhstan. She graduated from a college in Kazakhstan and then studied English intensely when she knew she wanted to come to the United States.
"But even then, I was learning British English, not American English," she said. "So, for example, I didn't learn 'pants.' I learned to say 'trousers.' Who in America says 'trousers'?" she laughed. Jin Joo joined in. "Exactly. That happened to me, too."
EAP builds a community
EAP classes not only helped them with "Americanisms" and slang but also created an environment where it was OK to try and fail and try again.
"No one was going to judge us," Mina explained. "Even the professors were so helpful ... I had to record a video for my EAP class, and I must have redone it five times. Taking notes was the hardest thing for me. I told myself, 'I believe in myself. I am just going to do it.'"
Now she takes notes at those weekly Student Senate meetings. Jin Joo, who used to avoid talking to other students because she "didn't want to see their disappointed face when I didn't understand," now speaks up in meetings and classes.
"EAP classes helped me a lot," she said.
Your next steps
For questions about English for Academic Purposes, contact Milkowart at 913-469-8500, ext. 3610. For classes, use "EAP" in the class search.Interested in the Student Senate or other clubs and activities on campus? Contact Anne Turney, Manager of Student Life and Leadership Development, at 913-469-8500, ext. 3534.


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Knowing how to write an effective abstract is very important for anyone who is required to write a formal paper.
Understanding what an abstract is and the purpose it serves can be of great assistance in helping you write an abstract effectively.
An abstract is basically a short summary that is used for research surverys or large papers, such as a thesis or dissertation. As the majority of theses and dissertations are quite lengthy, an abstract is used to provide a very complete, but concise, summary of the entire academic writing.
The abstract is vitally important because it is a short representation of the entire findings or thesis. The abstract is what a person will read in order to determine if the overall material will be of interest to them. In many ways it can be considered the selling point for your entire work, and it should be treating as such by presenting the topic of your research or dissertation in a way that will make others interested in reading it thoroughly.
In order to write an abstract that will capture the attention of readers while summarizing the entire paper there are a few tips that you should follow.
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There are a variety of academic disciplines that require abstracts. You should review the abstracts from your particular discipline to grasp how you should present your information to the public. Likewise, there are a number of resources such as the American Psychological Association (APA) Style Guide which can be very helpful in detailing how an abstract should be written.
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How to Write a Movie Critique
Writing film critique essay is a task that few students can successfully complete. However, it is still more interesting and much more enjoyable than, for example, writing a research paper or a capstone project. Just imagine what a great thing it is when you watch a nice movie and then discuss it in writing. The whole situation becomes even more pleasant when your professor gives you some freedom to choose a movie you want to write about.
However, whenever you need to write a film critique essay, mind its contents and structure. It is not simply about sharing some random thoughts. A perfect movie critique essay will be properly structured. It will be logical and persuasive. Moreover, it may take some time for you to understand the purpose and meaning of cinematic and literary devices used in movies. Your task is to go beyond the obvious facts and see the hidden message. You must articulate this message to your audience in ways that create a clear picture of the movie, its purpose, as well as its strengths and weaknesses. If you need film critique essay help, do not hesitate to place your order now. Get an affordable movie critique essay from specialists!
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This is the first step you should make to produce a perfect movie critique paper. As you keep watching it, try to understand its meaning and purpose. Make notes. Remember the most meaningful passages. Explore the plot beyond the movie. Look deeper into the way the movie extends the logic of the book or scenario that the director was following. Note the things that you like or do not like about the movie. You will discuss them in detail while working on your movie critique paper.
Determine the key components or cinematographic elements used in the movie. It is about defining the main theme and discussing its implications for the target audience. You cannot move ahead without understanding the theme, because it is the core component of any film critique structure. For example, racism and discrimination are the priority themes in your movie, which are further associated with the themes of loneliness and hostility. Once you define the theme of your movie, you will also need to determine its purpose, genre, and point of view. You will need to evaluate how these components fit together to create a coherent picture on the screen. Writing movie critique essay will be easier if you follow the recommendations provided in our blog.
In the process of watching the movie you will need to write down the names of all main characters. Note their behaviors and cite the most important phrases. Also, do not underestimate the importance of setting. It will help your reader understand your characters and the roles they play in the movie. For example, if the action is taking place in a natural environment, it will impact the meaning of words and sentences. In case of any problem, please review our movie paper samples or order a brilliant movie essay today.
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Outline the plot and development of the story. Now you are ready to describe and evaluate the story line. Firstly, pay attention to the main events during the movie. How do they shape your understanding of the movie's theme and purpose? Then consider if the story line is logical and consistent to produce a positive and lasting impression on the target audience.
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A Great adult night out or Christmas Party with friends!
This wonderful event returns to Lionheart Theatre! You will see Seven, 10-Minute Plays, enjoy an Artisan Crostini Bar by Sizzling Peach Catering, a beverage and a trip to the Dessert Table!
No Punch, But Liquor Tickets Providedby playgoer
Monday, December 4, 2017
On opening night, there's bound to be a few jitters in the cast and a lack of fluidity in performance, as actors respond to their cues with momentary delays that affect the flow of the production. This was in full evidence at Lionheart Theatre's "Holiday Punch," a collection of seven short, holiday-themed plays split by two intermissions, during which crostini from Sizzling Peach and then desserts (by Amy Szymanski and Pinching Loaves Bakery) are served. The food and the plays can supply equal amounts of enjoyment.
First up is "Hot Air" by Katelin Wilcox. Three Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade elf balloons gossip and kvetch on the day before the parade. It's a cute concept, a bit long in execution, and leads to a sentimental ending. Director Nancy Caldwell has assembled terrific costumes and set pieces for this play, and gets good performances out of quirky Jason Bernardo and married couple Alan and Laura Lankford.
The second piece is the only one in which momentary delays in lines weren't in evidence on opening night. That may be in part due to the structure of Martha Bolton's "The Great Parking Space," in which a husband drives his wife around a mall parking lot in search of the perfect parking spot. Speaking while driving, of course, cannot be as fluid as a typical conversation. But then again married couple Joseph and Debbie McLaughlin elevate any material they perform. Marla Krohn has directed them to let this breezy, quirkily charming script come to sparkling life. Good costumes and props too!
After crostini, Martha Bolton's "Store Wars" starts with a bang as Millie (Tanya Caldwell) comes to the customer complaint counter of a department store to complain about, well, a customer. Add in Sarah (Erik Dillard) coming in as a cross-complainer and Cat Roche trying to smooth the situation as a store clerk, and the entertainment factor jumps off the charts. Nona Johnson has directed the sharp script with equal sharpness, and the wigs and costumes add to the heightened enjoyability of this selection.
Next in the second act is Barbara Lindsay's "Santa's Little Mrs." Carla Scruggs has directed her husband Tim as Santa Claus, as he struggles to comprehend the dissatisfaction of Mrs. Claus (Holli Majors). The script goes on a bit long before the two come to an understanding. The good costuming continues in this play.
Last in the second act is Steven Miller's "My Dad's Advent Story." Under Doug Isbecque's direction, youngster James Wood steals the show with his embarrassed reactions during Justin Isbecque's narration of the time his drunken father (Paul Franchak) gave an inappropriate advent sex lecture to him when he was a boy. Props and costumes also impress in this selection.
After dessert, Ron Burch's "Santa the Claus" takes us to a corporate office where a toy executive (Steven Cooper) is threatened by Santa (Toby Smallwood) and his hench-elf (Heather Kapp). Paul Milliken has directed it to have lots of energy, although blocking around the office desk can get a bit crowded. Ms. Kapp's elf costume is a wonder to behold.
Last up is Daniel Guyton's "Rosie, the Retired Rockette," in which a nursing home resident (Glory Hanna) relives her heyday as a Rockette, mistaking her daughter (Tina Barnhill) and granddaughters (Kendra Gilbert and Anna Leigh Spencer) as fellow dancers with whom she shares spicy gossip. Robert Winstead has directed Ms. Hanna to start the show with seated dance movements that clearly evoke the Rockettes, and the play moves toward its sentimental conclusion with numerous laughs along the way.
Carla Scruggs' lights and Bob Peterson's sound enhance the action. With a set decorated by giant candy canes and primitive Christmas tree cut-outs, there's a holiday feel from start to finish. And when Martha Bolton's strong scripts are enhanced by excellent direction and sterling performances, Lionheart's "Holiday Punch" hits its heights of entertainment. [POST A COMMENT REGARDING THIS REVIEW]
The writer of "My Dad's Advent Story" by Okely Dokely Any relation to you-know-who?


text: Tweet Share Share Email WhatsAppShares 0Game 5 of the NBA Finals the Golden State Warriors became two-time NBA champions. Their appearance in the finals for the last three years against the Cleveland Cavaliers doesn't come as a surprise but this year was different. This year they brought special artillery, Kevin Durant, to take out the defending champions for the 2016-17 NBA Title. The Golden State Warriors' front office power move proved to be beneficial for the team this year. To add Durant to their already All-Star line up was a decisive move. Although some NBA fans question if it was necessary, it made difference. A statement was being made. The paradigm of the NBA was shifting in Golden State's favor, and left people wondering how to bet on NBA games involving the Warriors, knowing that more often than not, Golden State was going to come out on top. In the future, they could always check out some NBA previews at Bet Today USA for some tips and predictions. OKC fans lost their cool when news broke that their beloved Kevin Durant chose to join the team that overcame a 3-1 deficit in the NBA playoffs that brought an end to OKCs' season. It was a questionable move for some and a power move for others. Maybe even a sign of betrayal for his former teammate for eight years, Russel Westbrook. Durant's nine seasons had come to an end at OKC as he began a future with the Warriors. The Warriors created new chemistry to accommodate their new teammate. They didn't finish with a historic record as the season before 73-9 but they did finish with a ring. The ultimate goal was accomplished but at what cost for KD? There has been much debate regarding KDs' decision to leave the franchise that he helped build for one that was already established. Some would argue that his desire for the NBA Championship Title and ring was more than enough to justify his move to GS. While others question his loyalty or rather or not he has the heart of a champion joining a team where his workload would be small and his struggle a lot easier. What do you think?