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The group arrived at the city of Lathenes, not knowing one another. Rarick met you at the front gate, and gave you a quick tour of the city, despite Zion's rude remarks. He lead you to The Ivory Tower where the The Azure Tome was kept. Zion attempted to pick up the book, to no avail. The tome was too heavy for him, and he brought out the books guardian. The group then left and headed for the Sparkling Tavern. At the tavern, they met up again with Rarick and sleep the night.
You awake, to see that the entire town is outside, at The Ivory Tower. You approach, to see that Zane,Aven,Miladron,Jokana,Rhagnar, and Zexion have pledged to find the book. Talking to them, Zane shows you several dead bodies that he carries around. (Freak) Suddenly, the ground begins to shake and orcs attack The Ivory Tower. You attempt to hold them off, but are quickly overrun. Rarick tells you to run to the forest to the south, and avoid the main roads. He tells you he will meet up with you later.
You travel through the woods, and are tricked into drinking wine with Satyrs, who poisoned your drink. You kill them and continue through the woods until you arrive at the city of Tristam. You spend the night at the inn.
You wake up to find that the town is under attack by zombies. The townspeople call upon you to help them barricade the door, and you leave them. You head towards the town's temple. You get into the temple, and after searching for some time you find the secret passage and escape to Viacal. Upon arriving to Viacal, you find the city in ruins.


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Although there are various storage devices that can hold up to one terabyte of data, we've yet to see them be packaged in the same way as a normal, lightweight hard drive that can be easily installed onto Joe Schmo's computer. However, Hitachi is now saying that this kind of hard drive could be coming soon...by the end of the year, in fact.
Hitachi says they want it to be a product that people will be able to use for personal and home networking needs. May I just say, out of redundancy, that that is a lot of space. It's a thousand gigabytes (though I prefer to see it as a million megabytes).As QJ quantifies, "That's the whole run of Survivor (from the days when Richard Hatch was naked to the present) coupled with every episode of Beverly Hills 90210 and Baywatch ever made on your desktop right there." I rather like Cnet's depiction: "It sounds cool--sort of like you could be running a ballistic missile tracking site in your den."
Either way, with that much space, it'd be a monster hard drive. By the way, that's a pun for all you Greek majors out there ("tera" is Greek for "monster"). What's also cool is that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the very first hard drive. It was 5 megabytes. That means we've been increasing hard drive capacity by nearly 20,000 MB per year. If we keep going at that rate, by the year 52000, we'll be talking about petabyte hard drive (yeah, baby! A billion megabytes!)
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Back in the year 1998, Randal Nardone was discussing plans of creating a new business with Wesley Edens and Rob Kauffman. He noticed that businesses specializing in financial investments and assets management are the ones that experience a greater success. He told his colleagues that it would be better if they would be leaving the company they are working for in the present, and establish a new one where they would serve as the leader. The three left the financial institution that they are working for, and established the Fortress investment Group in 1998, choosing New York City as the best place to erect their headquarters. Randal Nardone, along with Wesley Edens and Rob Kauffman served as the company's principals, but Rob Kauffman would later be replaced by Peter Briger as one of the principals after the former decided to forge a career of his own.
Randal Nardone assisted the company in so many ways. He supported the move to open the company for public trading, and he also welcomed the idea of selling 8% of the company to the public through shares. He is a visionary himself, allowing the proposals he knew would be beneficial to the company. Recently, he was appointed as the company's chief executive officer. He placed an emphasis on offering hedge funds, real estate, and various securities to their clients. He also initiated several investment options to their clients, knowing that it would yield profit after studying one of the market patterns. Being one of the former partners of the Goldman Sachs, he used his connection with the company to help them advance the company to become a larger private equity firm.
Randal Nardone is also one of the prominent persons that helped the company get through the economic crisis from 2008 to 2009. During the last years of the 2000s decade, the company experienced one of the worst economic disasters in recent history. Randal Nardone continued to do business, trading with other companies that are still around during the recession. Through his hard work, the company managed to stay afloat, and the cooperation between the principals have made it possible for them to expand their network and post $65 billion worth of assets. According to Nardone, he feels optimistic about the company's future. Recently, the Fortress Investment Group made a deal with the Softbank Group, a conglomerate based in Japan. The acquisition made the three principals retain their posts, while at the same time being given a new opportunity to grow further.


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A dry roll is when Link does a roll at the slowest possible speed by not touching the control stick at all. This is done by holding ZL and pressing A with the control stick in the neutral position. Dry roll speed is 20 whereas normal roll speed is 26.
A jumpslash quickspin is a technique that does a significant amount of damage to an enemy and kills most small- or medium-sized ones within roughly 1 second. To perform this technique, do a jumpslash and then spin the control stick in a circular motion while Link is in the air. Pressing B is not required, the spin attack portion should automatically happen once Link is on the ground again. If used correctly, an enemy will get hit by both the jumpslash and the quickspin portions of the attack. If both portions hit, 6 damage will get dealt the enemy (12 if you're using the Master Sword and 24 if you're using the Master Sword with Elixir Soup). What's strange about this is that a normal jumpslash and a normal quickspin only do 2 damage each (with the Hero's Sword) so the fact that both combined do 6 is wacky. Note that if you are too close to an enemy and attempt this technique, it's likely that the enemy will only get hit by the jumpslash portion. Make sure you have enough distance between you and the enemy before performing it.
If you've watched a speedrun of TWW or TWWHD you may have noticed times when, after rolling off of a ledge, Link won't jump, but will instead hang or simply fall instead. This is achieved by letting go of the control stick before Link makes it to the ledge and is commonly used to setup Ledge Clipping in a quick manner by ledge hanging off of the ledge used to clip.
If Link is facing a flat wall and is right up against it, you can use ZL to target up against it and obtain an angle perpendicular to the plane of the wall. This will usually take at least two separate targets and may sometimes require shifting to a slightly different part of the wall.
While more of a game mechanic than a technique, it should be noted that if Link does not have an item in his hand and you are not currently targeting and press B, Link will simply draw his sword. However, if Link is passively holding an item in his hand (Leaf, Bow, Hookshot, etc.) OR if you're targeting with ZL (regardless of if there's an item in his hand) and you attempt to draw your sword, you will do a slash instead of just pulling your sword.
Much like the last technique described, if Link does not have an item in his hand and you press ZR, he will duck down and begin to crawl if you move the control stick. However, if you are holding an item in your hand (including the sword) OR if you're targeting with ZL (regardless of if there's an item in his hand) and press ZR, then Link will put his shield in front of him. An example of when new runners can get confused by this is when performing Helmaroc Skip. After doing the walk clip portion of the trick and needing to crawl under the arena's spikes, many new runners will shield instead of crawling because they do not realize that they still have the Wind Waker in Link's hands and that they need to put it away.
In TWWHD some enemies can be hit twice using a single stab attack (and ONLY a stab attack, other sword attacks will not double hit). This is done if Link is very close to the enemy he stabs and becomes easier when the Master Sword is obtained as its hitbox is longer than that of the Hero's Sword.
Oftentimes in a speedrun, Link will run through doors that get barred or locked behind him, which he then turns back to look at. It is possible to cancel this animation and save a second by pulling out a bomb right before opening any door that leads into this animation.
By putting away the sail and then taking it out again immediately after, you can get a small speed boost. By doing it repeatedly, you can save around 3s per quadrant. If you have the Swift Sail, then mashing A in order to put it away and then pull it again repeatedly is the fastest way to sail through the ocean (swift sail pumping).
If you sail with the Swift Sail near an island, the game will make you sail at normal sail speed. This can be avoided by taking out the wind waker while having the Swift Sail out and immediately cancelling it (within a few frames). This is especially useful in 100% speedruns in order to sail faster inside reefs.
At very high speeds in the water, it is possible to begin charging a superswim by simply holding Up on the left control stick IF the free-cam is not active. This will allow Link to effectively stall in place and can be used to prevent splooshing on certain islands that need more time to load the water in their quadrants. This can also give smaller islands a chance to load so that Link does not swim through their facades.
If you need to kill your superswim speed at any island, this can be done by holding ZL to target and then holding the direction which will make Link go backward (usually Down) on the left control stick. This will set Link's speed value to 0.
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Despite market uncertainty, Lamma 2018 showed that manufacturers, large and small, continue to innovate. Richard Bradley takes a look at the winning entrants.
Picking up the overall and environmental product awards was Worcestershire-based strip-tillage drill specialist Mzuri with its Xzact precision seeding units.
Suitable to fit to its range of Pro-Til drills, the system replaces the conventional seeding coulter with one which features an electronic precision seed metering unit to deliver single seed placement down the row. This provides additional flexibility, as cereal crops can be planted in conventional drilling format in the winter, with crops such as forage maize and sunflower planted with the Xzact units in late spring.
Managing director, Martin Lole, commented: "It was a great honour to have received the award, we were all delighted.
"The one-pass precision strip-till drill was developed due to demand from German and Eastern European markets where soils have become fragile and quickly dry out. It also poses benefits to UK farmers, as maize can be drilled into stubble or grass leys.
"Winning the environmental category as well as the overall product award is a proud moment for everyone who worked on the Xzact. It has been three years in development with many metering systems tested.
"It also gives an element of confidence to our customers, especially to farmers in mainland Europe where UK innovations are viewed highly. I think this is something the whole industry should be proud of."
The farm machinery and equipment award, in association with Farmers Guardian, was won by Keith Mount Liming's Phieldtek soil sampler.
Designed to improve the accuracy of soil sampling for Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN), the unit can be trailed by an ATV or UTV, and takes up to 210 core samples from a hectare grid, compared to traditional 50 core samples. Samples are taken by a ground-driven wheel and sampling spike, which the firm says gives consistently spaced samples without the intensive work and fatigue of manual sampling.
Once each hectare sample has been taken, the rear stainless steel tub containing the 210 samples is emptied into labelled bags corresponding to each segment of the field. Trimble GPS is used on the ATV to ensure accurate runs and to log covered areas.
Graham Barrett, precision farming manager for the firm adds: "We were both shocked and pleased when our name was called out at the awards. We wanted to show that we are at the forefront of our game, moving technology forward, and not leaving it for another company to develop.
"It is the first time we have entered the awards, and we hope to continue developing products to be in with a chance at next year's show."
Mr Barrett says how the trailed system allows outputs of up to 80 hectares a day without operator fatigue, compared to 50ha intensive work previously done in a day.
UK machinery importer Halse South West was awarded the crop production equipment award for an inter-row vineyard cultivator from Ovlac.
Measuring 1.7m-wide, the Spanish-manufactured implement features two rows of angled discs, curved legs to alleviate compaction and a rear packer roller. Of particular interest to the judges was the geometry of the discs to prevent trash build up on the legs, the ability to adjust the legs' working depth down to 350mm, as well as the implement's headland lift function, where a hydraulic ram can be used to send the machine vertical to negotiate tight turns.
Nick Clarke, Ovlac sales manager says: "We were chuffed to have won this award being one of the smallest firms in the group.
"We see the Reptill becoming a more popular product as the UK vineyard industry is growing, with more than a million vines due to be planted this year. Due to interest in the machine we are also looking at wider working widths."
Alltec and Keenan received the technology innovation award for its latest InTouch controller.
The controller is not only larger than the previous display, but also allows rations to be adjusted, and features wireless connection so can be placed in the loader cab or connected to an app for a secondary display.
A myriad of sensors can also be fitted to the mixing tub to monitor and detect early signs of machine wear. Improved data transfer to the Keenan's could-based ration system is also possible thanks to the addition of Wi-Fi, 3G and 4G connections, according to the firm.
Robert Walker, Keenan CEO says: "Keenan is proud to have received this prestigious award. Our goal is to launch a new innovation every six months, and we have plans in place to see this through. We are committed to driving on-farm productivity through maximising feed efficiency with our inTouch technology."
Wessex collected the livestock equipment innovation award for its modular round bale feeder.
The base unit comprises a round bale unroller for stock feeding, with the ability to bolt on a hydraulically driven rotor for spreading straw bales, and an elevator to feed into troughs.
Its headstock holds a set of spikes to load the machine, which also features the hydraulic motors to drive the bedder. Once lifted off the ground, the headstock automatically locks onto the machine, and mechanical interlocks transfer drive from the hydraulic motors.
Jake Browning, Wessex South East sales representative and export sales manager adds: "We are excited to have won this award, especially given the time spent getting the BFR's modular design to market.
"As we are looking to push our products onto global markets, this award gives us recognition. And each machine will have stickers on it to show this."


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Brunch. Charleston is famous for it. From overflowing Bloody Mary's to bubbly mimosas and mouthwatering fried chicken and waffles (it's a Southern thing) to spicy shrimp n' grits, Charleston's restaurants serve up THE best brunch in the South.
Below we've spotlighted just a few of our favorites (some more off the beaten path than others):
Triangle Char and Bar: From gooey cinnamon rolls to the best darn chipotle barbecue pork eggs benedict you'll ever have, and locally acclaimed shrimp and grits to fluffy, house-made Belgian waffles, you will not find one thing on Triangle Char and Bar's menu that doesn't look amazing (maaaaaybe the chicken livers, but that's just a personal preference!).
They also sell mimosas by the carafe and make some of the best, spiciest Bloody Mary's.
Fat Hen: Does crème brulee French toast, country fried steak, and chicken pot pie sound good to you? Well those are just a FEW things on the Fat Hen's delectable brunch menu!
The Fat Hen is located on John's Island (approximately 30 minutes from downtown Charleston), but it is well worth the drive if you want a fantastic Charleston brunch.
Magnolias: Situated along bustling East Bay Street, Magnolias doesn't just have an ideal location, but it's also highly acclaimed for one of the finest brunches in town.
If you're looking to spend a bit more than you would at a casual Charleston brunch, then this spot is definitely for you! Some of our favorite Charleston brunch dishes served up here include country fried steak and eggs, pigs in a blanket (yes, that just happened), blue crab benedict, and a fried egg sandwich.
Hominy Grill: A little side note for Hominy Grill. This is one of those super popular places where you have to get there 15 minutes before it opens to wait on line! So make sure to get their well in advance, because they fill their tables immediately after opening.
A MUST-try on the Hominy Grill menu is the Big Nasty Biscuit. It is FAR from nasty. It might just be the best thing you'll ever eat. Essentially, it's a piece of fried chicken, smothered in cheddar cheese and sausage gravy, accompanied by a biscuit . . . I'm not sure I even need to point out anything else on the menu . . . But you can check it all out here.
Leaf Café + Bar: We've mentioned them before on our blog and for good reason; Leaf Café + Bar sure does serve up some tasty dishes!
Each of Leaf's tasty brunch dishes is served with a choice of a mimosa or house-made Bloody Mary, as well as fresh fruit or crispy baby red potatoes. Their brunch menu includes a selection of breakfast items, including benedicts and omelets, as well as specialty lunch items, such as the Leaf Burger.
Old Village Post House: Located in the quaint Old Village Mount Pleasant is the Old Village Post House. Here, you'll find an elegant ambiance and exceptional brunch items, including Crab Cake Benedict, Croque Madame, and shrimp and grits.
And after brunch, walk it off along the water's edge and through the charming neighborhoods.
Poogan's Porch: As soon as you sit down at the famous Poogan's Porch, you'll be greeted with a basket of hot biscuits to indulge in before ordering from their Charleston brunch menu. You can't go wrong with any of their brunch items, but some ones to point out include fried chicken and waffles (I'm telling you, they are a HUGE hit down here), pulled pork benedict, the Charlestowne Fry, a selection of omelets, and cinnamon French toast.
Morgan Creek Grill: Located on Isle of Palms, approximately 35 minutes from downtown Charleston is Morgan Creek Grill. This seafood restaurant is situated on the water, overlooking the bustling harbor.
They offer a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar, which is always a huge hit, as well as wonderful mimosas and margaritas. Some of their amazing brunch dishes include Belgian waffles, French toast, specialty omelets, shrimp and grits, and one of our favorites, Huevos Rancheros!
If you think we're leaving any of the best Charleston brunch restaurants out, definitely let us know if our comments section!


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We couldn't have had a more perfect morning to drive the 50 minutes out to Foristell to have brunch at Cedar Lake Cellars. I have been there several other times to enjoy a glass of wine with friends, but I was unaware that they served Sunday brunch until it was suggested that I try it. The setting is beautiful with a newly built indoor restaurant and bar that opens to an outdoor, covered patio. Next to the patio is a large grassy area with picnic benches, chairs, and fire pits that back up to a beautiful lake complete with a dock that offers even more seating. Live music is often playing when the weather is nice and a second outdoor bar makes it easy to access wine, beer, and wine slushies (that's right, wine slushies!).
Brunch is served from 11a.m. to 2p.m. on Sundays for $18.95 per person and we arrived at around 12:15p.m. without a reservation, although it is recommended that you make one. The hostess found us a table outside and offered to move it into the sun for us which was appreciated. She instructed us that our brunch would come with a Bloody Mary, Mimosa, or a glass of wine and that we could find plates inside next to the buffet.
We went to the buffet right away but we were unable to find plates where we were told they would be. We asked a waitress who said that they were running out but that she would try to find us more. She did come back after a few minutes and we proceeded to fill our plates with food from the buffet since the omelet line was several people deep. Nothing on the table was labeled so I took my best guess at choosing vegetarian-friendly items. The bowl that should have been filled with biscuits was empty but the dish of macaroni was brought out while I was standing there so I helped myself to a serving of that as well as broccoli salad, marinated eggplant and onions, and potato casserole.
We sat down at our table and ate while we waited for a waitress to come take our drink order. The potato casserole and broccoli salad with poppy seed dressing, cranberries and pecans was good but just about everything else was disappointing. The marinated eggplant was spongy and had not been cooked while the macaroni was covered in sauce that tasted like Alfredo sauce from a jar and was cold (even though I watched it come out of the kitchen). My husband had beef stroganoff and didn't touch it after the first bite. By now we had been at the table for 20 minutes and we were starting to feel thirsty but we decided to wait a bit longer, just to see what would happen.
We went back for more food and since there was no line at the omelet station, we headed that way. There were two pieces of French toast left sitting in a pan so I helped myself to one of those and then placed my omelet order. Since there were only 4 choices of toppings (cheese, turkey, red pepper, and red onion), the decision wasn't difficult. My husband asked if they had tomatoes but the chef informed us that they "ran out a few days ago." I know it is a small town but I have to assume that they have access to a grocery store every few days.
We went back to the table where our old, dirty plates were still sitting and decided to flag someone down for drinks. The hostess happened to be the closest to us and she apologized, took our plates, and promised to send someone over. We ate our rubbery French toast and omelets which were good, despite the odd toppings. After 10 more minutes without drinks, we asked to speak to a manager who proceeded to apologize and offer us our drinks as well as a free meal. While we waited another 10 minutes, my husband went to get dessert. He returned with freshly baked chocolate chip cookies, fruit, and bread pudding. Since there were no serving utensils, he used his hands to pick up the fruit and cookies. Finally, 50 minutes after we were seated and 30 minutes after we first started asking for drinks, our Bloody Mary and Mimosa arrived from an apologetic waitress.
I can count the times that I have complained to a manager on two fingers and while it was appropriate that we did not pay for our meal, we could have left on our own without paying and no one would have noticed the difference. While I would return for a drink on a nice day with a group of friends, Cedar Lake Cellars is just too far to drive to ever give it a second chance for brunch. I have seen them host large events in the same space where brunch is held but they seemed incapable of serving the number of people that showed up this morning. Aside from improving the service, simply stocking the buffet would have easily made this a more enjoyable experience.
Cedar Lake cellars is located 11008 Schreckengast Rd Wright City, MO 63390


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STEP Los Angeles now has more than 90 members. You can view our executive committee and officers on this page under the tab for Branch Officers.
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Almost every trust and estates professional has some exposure to international issues and STEP, unlike other tax organizations, distinguishes itself by providing a forum to discuss these multijurisdictional issues and learn about the most recent developments in the field. Again, we welcome you to STEP Los Angeles and hope that you will continue to support us in our efforts.
Reporting to, and operating as a sub-committee of STEP Los Angeles, California Branch, this satellite SIG was formed in early 2017 to raise the profile, understanding, and impact of family dynamics in family business succession. It is a satellite of the Business Families Global Special Interest Group (SIG). The group's mission is to help advisers better inform their clients not only as to the legal issues involved in international business succession but also the predicable family issues faced in designing the estate/succession plan. It aims to achieve this through a series of seminars, presentations, a USA newsletter, and conferences which create an awareness of the issues and possible solutions to help avoid (not eliminate) the almost predictable family conflicts and resulting consequences. For more information on the Business Families SIG, please contact its Coordinating Officer - John W. Ambrecht, TEP
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What if you could be the first skier on a freshly-groomed hill? Well, with four inches of fresh powder and more on the way in Beaver Creek, today would be the day for that.
I had the privilege of doing "first tracks" yesterday, and it was pretty impressive. You're all alone on the mountain, and as I've confessed many times in the past, Beaver Creek is one of my favorite places to ski, so no arm-twisting there.
The resort offers a "Golden Ticket" program for VIP guests, which includes an early-morning run and a detour to Beano's Cabin for hot chocolate and pastries. I'm told that when you're skiing, these pastries are completely fat-free. Hmm.
What is definitely true is that after a couple of runs on a virgin slope, you will probably become what's known as a corduroy junkie. You don't have to worry about your skis sliding around on the packed powder; every carve is perfect.
I love it.
I'm looking at the new snow collecting outside my room at St. James Place, and I really wish I had a "first run" ticket today. But we're checking out and moving on to Breckenridge for our family travel blog. More soon.
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The customer must open a ticket in their account authorizing the transfer.
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Steps needed to be completed by the reseller for transfer.
The reseller must create an account for the customer in their account.
Account creation requires a domain, but two accounts can't have the same domain name. During this migration, the reseller can use a subdomain like "GDI.<customer>.com" so that we can transfer the account and remove this temporary domain.Ignore any MX changes, etc. that are prompted for this non-existent domain.
The reseller must then open a ticket in their control panel accepting the customer into their account.
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I remember reading Charlotte's Web in one day when I was 8 years old. Man I loved that book. Some of my other favorites included the books in the American Girls series (there were only 4 girls when I was young). I remember reading Jane Eyre and Grapes of Wrath before my freshman year in high school and absolutely loving both (especially Grapes of Wrath, surprisingly). I read Emma while I was pregnant with Emma...that probably played a part in how she got her name.
I remember when Emma was a baby and I had no friends and very few commitments, I would spend hours a day reading to her. She loved every second of it, and I think the reason she loves books so much now is that we spent so much time with our noses in all her little board books. I read to Tyler quite a bit but not nearly as much as Emma...I guess there's nothing like that first baby, and having all the time in the world. Over the last year I haven't been nearly as good and faithful at reading to them. When Emma had homework to read or be read to, I would struggle in remembering to write down the books. I also didn't like doing it just because it was "homework."
I used to take the kids to the library every single Tuesday. This was about 2 years ago (ironically, during the time I was last pregnant). They loved it and I looked forward to new books, and to getting out. Our library trips abruptly ended when Macie died, my life halted, and I lost a library book somewhere in the house, and then things just seemed to be crazy for a while. The habit died after that.
Yesterday, realizing the kids seriously needed an outing, and understanding that I am now quite limited in what I can do, we headed to the library. When I told them they could each get their own library cards, instead of just using mine, they were thrilled. (I don't know why I never did this before.) I loved watching them write their names on the back of their shiny new cards, and we walked down the hall to the children's area. Emma went crazy and picked as many as she could carry (10). She is SO my child. Tyler looked around for a minute and declared, "I don't want any." That kinda pricked me...so I took him over and showed him how sometimes you can tell if you want to read a book by the pictures you see on the outside. I think the amount of books there was a little overwhelming. He found one that was familiar to him and chose it. I had to prod him to pick out more than just that one, and after he had 6 in his pile he was good to go.
We came home, went in on Emma's bed - like we used to do so often - and read about 9 of the ones they chose. It's just so much more personal being in on her queen bed - no distractions. And there is something different, so refreshing, about new books. I was just as excited as they were. We got giggling at one of the sillier books and I realized that this is precious time I need to spend with them. In a few weeks their lives will change a lot. It's been just the two of them for a long time, and I need to take full advantage of this short amount of time I have left to give everything I have to just them. I realized this while I spent several hours in the hospital on Wednesday, as the nurses had to stop my contractions. And while that meant I had to miss some fun pre-wedding things going on in my only sister's life this weekend (bigtime bummer!), I get to spend some extra quality time with my little munchkins. I can handle that.
Friday, June 25, 2010
rediscovering the library
I remember reading Charlotte's Web in one day when I was 8 years old. Man I loved that book. Some of my other favorites included the books in the American Girls series (there were only 4 girls when I was young). I remember reading Jane Eyre and Grapes of Wrath before my freshman year in high school and absolutely loving both (especially Grapes of Wrath, surprisingly). I read Emma while I was pregnant with Emma...that probably played a part in how she got her name.
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010
on we go
This past school year I have volunteered in Emma's class for 2 hours every Monday. While I would gripe about it beforehand, I would almost always eat my words as I sat there in the classroom. I loved seeing her interact with her peers and observe her helping those who sat at her table. And now I can't believe she's done with kindergarten! I'm glad I got to be a part of it. I love that she was proud to have me there.
Last week as I was in her class, I started prepping projects for next year's students. I realized that these are the projects Tyler will be doing in a few months. My little buddy, my sidekick, the boy who adores me will be permanently gone from the home for a certain period of time. After kindergarten, it just gets longer and longer until he's off to college/a mission, etc. I know it's excellent preparation for him, and it has to start somewhere - why not kindergarten with just 3 hours a day? I love that pre-school has prepared him so well socially and mentally for what is to come. I love that he has learned to deal with conflicts with friends and that he has learned to be on his own, and take ownership for something at such a young age. I love that he has new confidence from doing something totally alone. I love that he is learning about relationships, in a place where he has to be away from me and learn and grow on his own. But I can't help but feel nostalgia about him entering the school system.
In a way I am also starting over. I will have a new baby at home with me while my older two are gone. I get another chance to be that "better" mom that I think about all the time. I have been blessed with really good, pleasant children. I can only hope they stay that way as they are going to be faced with a lot. I can only hope that we've done enough where it matters most - in the home - for them to remember who they are and to continue what they have started. I really think they will be just fine, but sometimes I wonder if I will be.
In the meantime, I have been looking forward to the end of school, and to summer, for a long time. I am thrilled to have both kids home with me for a couple months. And I am so happy to have things slow down a little. Oh, and the end of the whole being out the door at 7:50 a.m. thing will be nice too. I am going to enjoy it, because it won't last long.
And, here is my little guy, in his graduation gear just tonight. I had a hard time not bursting into tears as he sat there and grinned at me. He and I sure have something special, and I love this kid more than anything.
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Sunday, June 6, 2010
Maybe it's from feeling eternally pregnant (one full pregnancy with no baby, and nearing the end of the next pregnancy, no baby yet) but I've had a hard time really picturing this stretching, hiccuping thing inside of me being a real human that will actually come out and need to be taken care of, and will need his own stuff. It's also hard for me to imagine I'm having a boy. I guess that I'm still sort of in girl mode. Maybe that's why when we bought this house, every single wall was painted (including bathrooms) except for Tyler's room. He kept asking for me to paint it red (um, no) and I just kept holding off, wanting to wait until we knew the gender of our next child, whenever that would be.
A few weeks ago we decided to buckle down and turn Tyler's room into the "boy's room." There were two separate twin beds in there (for when Emma gets kicked out of her queen bed/room for guests) and his room is small so we needed space for the crib. Thus...bunk beds. I sure knew what I didn't want but didn't know what I did want. After a lot of failed craigslist searching, we headed off to the store and found one that we really liked.
That was a Saturday. The beds were being delivered on the following Wednesday. Spencer was so excited with the idea that they were being delivered and put together for us (hallelujah for no grumpy husband) that he didn't take seriously my out-loud thoughts that the room simply had to be painted. BEFORE the beds came. He didn't want me painting, and he sure didn't want to do it himself.
So, I took matters into my own hands on that Monday. There are only about 8 million shades of blue, so it only took me about 6 hours in the store and online trying to find the perfect one. Blue is a tricky color to work with, and it had to be perfect. I came home, put samples on the wall, went in to look at the different colors a few times throughout the day, and hoped Spencer wouldn't notice when he got home from work.
(Sometimes) I love his lack of observational skills. He didn't notice. But my sweet, easily-excitable children had to show him how "mommy had painted on the walls." Oops. He just looked at me, sighed, and said, "I guess we're painting." Now that he was on board, or I guess had resigned himself to the fact that I wasn't going to be told "no," I was ready to go. I bought the paint, did all the taping, and had the kids clear out all the toys. Spencer took out the heavy stuff and did the "hard" painting but still let me do some of the painting. And...I LOVE IT. The blue is absolutely perfect. We put the last coat of paint on about 8 hours before the delivery guys showed up. They got the bunk beds in, we figured out where to put everything else (i.e., the crib), and voila - the room was ready.
But...this week I was doing a lot of vinyl projects for a friend, and realized that while I had my stuff out I might as well put some up in the boys' room. So...I began my online search for cute phrases. It took me several days (man, I hate transfer tape) but it is DONE, except for a few things to go on the walls. And we're all pretty darn happy with it.
(It says "To become a real boy you must prove yourself brave, truthful, and unselfish." - Pinocchio)
Tyler loves that he gets the top bunk (until/unless he pees the bed, and then I'm kicking him down to the bottom). Emma loves that she has a "2nd bed" and that we let her sleep in there if she wants. I love that the crib is up, and really really hope that we can use it this time. And I also love that now we have painted every single surface of this house, in just under 13 months' time.
Now to get this boy here safely... if the number of doctor appointments I have is any indication, he's in good hands. I've still got a while but you never know...
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When it comes to Mental Health, a lot of us are frightened to open up about and and internal struggles or problems. – I am one to talk, as it takes me to reach a breaking point until i open up to anyone, I often utilise Social Media and Blogging to release my inner turn-oil or problems.
As I Shared on Social Media Today;
It's important we make everyone aware that behind a smile there may be thousands of problems that we are not aware of.
Be kind to everyone you see, today and always! You never know what they're experiencing.
Some of the toughest battles are fought in silence.
It's important we continue to raise awareness on #WorldMentalHealthDay.
I most recent;y shared a blog called; STOP FEELING WEAK where i spoke about my Problems and delved into some of my inner daemons and problems.
I'd just like to say that people with Mental Health Issues, such as Depression (in my case) Anxiety, Bi-Polar etc, aren't weak people, we just struggle to deal with certain situations or pressures, everyone is wired differently and it would be boring if everyone was the same.
However, with us all as a collective community i.e. Humanity, it is imperative that we be kind to each other, no matter your status or privilege as you never know whom you may either bump into in the street, most peoples toughest battles are fought in silence and 'treating others, how you wish to be treated' is a must.
Mental Health isn't an issue to be brushed under the carpet, just because its mostly fought internally doesn't mean its not there.
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Millennials – a dream come true!
A Millennial is a digital marketer's dream come true.
They are young. Educated. Wealthy. Quick adopters of any new technology. Big on social media. They trust websites, social media and digital advertising. Use their phones to connect to the internet. And search for product info on their phones while they shop looking for coupons and discounts. They "like" stuff, share links, and post product reviews.
What more does a digital marketer need? Engaging with him is a breeze!
Here are some pointers on how to do this right.
- Traditional methods of marketing won't work with him. Inbound marketing will. So offer him high-quality authentic content. He checks out product reviews as he trusts user-generated content. Capitalize on that!
- He is looking for a solution to issues that he faces – so make sure that your content reflects just that.
- He is looking for solutions on the go. Which means that he engages or uses his smart phone or a digital device to connect. Brands should make sure that their websites and their communications are all responsive.
- Think of AirBnBs and their phenomenal success. Who is their biggest customer base? Millennials. They like different. They like quirky. They like offbeat. They like it real.
- Brands that will succeed are those that reflect the values that the millennials are interested in – beauty, wealth, status, professional success, travel and adventure. They are tech savvy and young. They are rebellious and take risks. They are modern – hip, smart and fun! On the flip side they are also arrogant and lazy – but let's not go there!
- They are young and vibrant. Believe that fun is huge. They want to enjoy everything that they do. And that includes interactions with Brands. So the experience of engaging with a brand must be as exciting as the product that they end up buying. Customer experience is very important to these.
- And they are bright and optimistic – brands that wish to succeed should position themselves in such a way that they appeal to them.
- And they want brands to be relevant and authentic. They are very clued-in and evolved and can smell BS a mile away!
- They want brands to engage with them and build relationships with them. They want to be involved! They want to engage with brands as well and so it is important to offer them that opportunity.
- Which is where Social Media comes in – they are big on Social Media and it would be a great idea for Brands to engage with them there.
- These are people that grew up with Nintendos and gadgets – they expect everything to be 'smart' – from homes to refrigerators!
- They want brands to engage with them as individuals. Not as part of a group or a segment. Personalization works great here.
- Millennials believe in causes. They want to save the earth and reducing our carbon footprint. They will even pay a little more for a product if it supports some cause.
There are those that do say that there is no such target group as a Millennial group – there are many different kinds of personas as they are in any other age group. But regardless of this, they are a digital marketer's dream come true – as the marketing that they do will truly work with a tech savvy group such as this.:


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Sunday, October 3, 2010
The Port Of Los Angeles Lobster Festival : I AM A LOBSTER MOBSTER! Are You?Posted by Kat at 12:59 AM
Who loves Lobster Fest in San Pedro? I DO! This is the first time I have ever went under First Class Tickets and I must say it ROCKS! Normally I have to plan and strategize on how I can maneuver the festival easily. Throw those plans out the window because the First Class Tickets give so much freedom! You can arrive later with no worries about the line and the extra lobsters are so cheap! With the First Class Ticket, each extra lobster is $13 each and I ate a total of 5! That's right, I said FIVE! Mmmm... I got my lobster on!
Every year they pull out the same entrance decoration, but gosh darn it I love seeing the two lobsters. As you walk through the gateway you will see the happy crowd moving about. Of course who could miss the whole row of food! Since I am a Lobster Fest "Expert", I headed straight for the lobster area. I was a woman with a mission! =)
This year is a very special year as things have changed. They have jumped on board to the hottest food trend and included quite a few food trucks in their Lobster Fest. I was super stoked to hear that the Ragin' Cajun Truck from the Great Food Truck Race was going to be at the festival. As soon as I spotted the truck, it was like a magnet attracting me over.
There wasn't too long of a line and the people running the truck were super friendly. I asked what would be the best choice and they recommended their Bowl Gumbolaya, which is Jambalaya with Gumbo on top for $6. You get a huge cup of gumbolaya with sliced sausage-like hot dogs on top. For me, maybe the soupy texture was not for me but I was sorely disappointed. The flavors were just alright for me, personally I love Harold & Belle's a lot more.
The Fried Shrimp Poboy, $7, looked appetizing so I ordered one too. All of the shrimp were out of their breading so that was definitely a minus. They were crispy but I felt like this dish was all over the place. Barely breaded shrimp that is topped off with tons of fried batter scatter. The best part were their hot sauces. They have a pretty tasty selection of hot sauces but as for a Po'Boy I'd rather have Harold & Belle's again because their butterflied shrimp is to die for.
Nevertheless, I say everyone should try the Ragin' Cajun for themselves to find out if it suits their tastes. The people there were super friendly and even passed out samples later. I got to try the Beef Brisket in Brown Gravy. I thought the meat was tender, but it didn't really move me.
As for the highlight of the festival.... LOBSTER baby!!! Loved the First Class Ticket for having their own line. No Fuss, No Muss. Grab your delicious lobsters from the assembly line. Don't forget to ask for some extra lemons to drizzle all over each luscious piece!
Move on over to the chopping line. See them cut into the shells to make your life easier. I crack all lobsters by hand skillfully and quickly because I have a monstrous appetite for lobsters! =D This year I had 5 and I really wanted 6 lobsters, but thank goodness my family stopped me because I was getting full! Had to save room for all the other yummy goodies around the park! Stay tuned for part II of my foodie adventures at Lobster Fest as I roam around the festival looking for my next fix ^_-.
Labels: Cajun, Festival, Food Events, Food Trucks, lobster, San Pedro, Seafood
2 comments:
- Anonymous said...
Sounds like a super fun festival!
- October 4, 2010 at 5:55 PM
- Kat said...
It is! I love going every year =D If you ever come down for a visit, you should definitely check it out! Never can get enough lobsters in my book =D
- October 5, 2010 at 2:07 AM


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Painted in Oils on Canvas.
While cycling along the shores of Ullswater, I realised, I've stopped trying to paint exactly what I see. I want to delve deeper, I want to paint the joy that I feel, the sheer drama that the Lake District portrays.
It came like a bolt out of the Blue, what have I been doing all these years.
Learning... maybe I'm a slow learner, I do become a little obsessed with figuring things out.
Not going to art college, but just painting each day.
This is my latest painting of the Langdales, the Oils are back in favour, it's not often I say this but I do like this painting. If like me, you are never quite pleased with the outcome of some paintings, it is a lovely feeling when you keep going and having a quick glance in the art room to see the painting happily smiling back.
I think what I'm trying to say is sometimes we need to let go and paint from the heart, not what is expected.
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My mind has gone blank on this. Who do you mean, @Lord_Tansheron?Lord_Tansheron said:
... one particular enemy most people never even see.
The lich/shade/whateverevilthing summoned by the Deck of Many Things requires +5 weapons to hit.Gallowglass said:
My mind has gone blank on this. Who do you mean, @Lord_Tansheron?
Technically the +5 darts from Cloak of the Stars, and Energy Blades should also work. But yes, it's a stretch at that point in the game.Arunsun said:
aside from the Sling of Everard and Carsomyr you cannot have any weapon to hit him at this point.


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February 2014 – INSIDE- P2 Tribute to Ivan Amichand,P3 RAMP News, P4 Changes at NCCA,Valentines Vigil, P5 Wascana Community School, P6 Sacred Heart Community School, P7 Scott Collegiate, P8 Storytelling Month, Help Portrait Regina, P9 Community Health, P10 Chili Cook Off, Community Calendar, P11 NCCC News, P12 Mother Teresa Middle School
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Orbit Developments, part of the Emerson Group, is one of the largest privately-owned development and investment companies in the UK. Founded in 1971, Orbit's main focus is on the development and retention of commercial properties in the office, industrial, leisure and retail sectors.
One of the most established and successful commercial developers in the North West, Orbit Developments has a portfolio of over 8,000,000 sq ft, which combines 230 individual schemes. These include: 200 office buildings, 38 retail, and 40 industrial with over 2,000 tenants in total.
The company's portfolio in Stockport town centre comprises of 12 properties, offering quality office space to let from 1 – 200 person operations. High profile tenants include National Tyres and the NHS.
The flagship building in Stockport is Regent House, which is home to The Hub; a free-to-use business lounge for tenants working in any of Orbit's Stockport town centre properties. Perfect for informal one-to-one meetings or a quiet space out of the office to catch up with some work, The Hub provides WiFi access and complementary tea and coffee for customers and their guests.
Orbit Developments are committed to making Stockport a great place to be.
Over the past 3 years, the company has not only invested in the refurbishment of its own buildings, but has also sponsored local events such as Headlander and the Stockport Fringe Festival. In 2016, Orbit became headline sponsors of the ever popular Foodie Friday event, securing the future of the popular monthly event in the Marketplace.
As well as event sponsorship, Orbit Developments launched the SKone card for its tenants. The card offers discounts at local independent retailers; with the aim being to promote and regenerate the business community in Stockport, by highlighting the fantastic attractions, independent retailers and infrastructure available right on our doorsteps.
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Small-sided matches are often used by coaches to develop fitness of his/her team. The advantage is that fitness can be improved within the context of the game. This type of training also emphasizes both technical and tactical abilities. A number of variables can be altered when designing a small-sided game such as the number of players and rules modification. Another key component of small sided matches is the size of the playing area. A new study from researchers the University of Basque County in Spain highlights the ability of small sided matches to improve both physical and skill performance by varying the pitch size. This investigation shows that by changing the playing area, fitness or technical skills can be emphasized.
Ten 16 year-old boys played 5v5 matches (plus a goal keeper) on pitches of three different sizes. The large pitch was 62 x 44m (roughly half of a full-sized pitch), the medium pitch was 50 x 35m and the small pitch was 23 x 23m. Matches lasted 8 minutes and players were instructed to play without input from the coaches. Each player was fitted with a heart rate monitor and portable GPS to track physiological and physical profiles. Matches were also filmed to determine technical behaviors such as tackles, dribbles, passes, etc.
The physiological responses varied based on the pitch size. The large pitch elicited slightly higher heart rates and players spent 50% of the match exercising at more than 90% of their maximal heart rate. On the small pitch, only 41% of the match was spent exercising in this heart rate zone. During the large pitch matches, players covered about 1000m compared to slightly less than 700m on the small pitch. Also, the large pitch required the players to perform more high-speed sprints per match (6 versus 1). Thus, small-sided matches played on a large pitch elicit greater physiological responses. That is, they are more taxing on the cardiovascular system compared to matches played on a small pitch – a key to developing cardiovascular fitness.
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The lower physiological response to the small pitch matches may be due to the amount of time the ball was in play. Over the course of all matches, there were several stoppages for goals, fouls, throw-ins, etc. On the large pitch, the ball was in play for 82% of the 8-minute period, compared to only 68% for the small pitch. Thus, when on the large pitch, players played for over a minute more than when on the small pitch. The investigators assume that when the ball is not in play, players generally stop moving, thereby reducing the demand on the cardiovascular system.
On the other hand, matches played on the small pitch required more technical skills. During these matches, number of interceptions, ball control, clearances, restarts and shots were all greater than when playing on the large pitch. For example, on the small pitch there were about 11 interceptions per match compared to only 6 for the large pitch. Thus, small sided matches elicit a greater number of technical skills.
This study's results suggest that coaches can the demands of training by varying the pitch size of small-sided games. Expanding the size will emphasize fitness components whereas shrinking the pitch forces players to focus on technical skills. Previous studies also emphasized that the physiological intensity of small-sided matches can also be affected by varying the recovery interval between consecutive matches and by using verbal encouragement (see previous SSO article). Technical skills and tactical awareness can be further stressed by providing constraints such as two-touch rules.
In the end, this study provides more evidence that small-sided games can be a very effective training tool. They can be used to improve fitness and technical skills and tactical knowledge. The key is for coaches to design their training session and vary the games to meet the needs of their team.
Casamichana D, Castellano J (2010) Time-motion, heart rate, perceptual and motor behavior demands in small-sided games: Effects of pitch size. Journal of Sports Sciences, DOI:10.1080/02640414.2010.521168
Posted by Jay Williams, Ph.D. Labels: Current Research, Training


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Lil' Red and Big Bad
New Orleans, LA 70112
The music of Lil' Red and Big Bad is unique to New Orleans, a mix of blues, R&B and rock'n roll delivered with a lot of soul. When you add the vocal energy and stage performance of Nancy "Lil' Red" Gros, it's no mistake that this band made it to Memphis for the 2011 International Blues Challenge, and opened the main stage for the 2012 French Quarter Festival in New Orleans.
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MSI Visiting Days event for admitted students
Date: Saturday, March 24 – Monday, March 26
MSI Visiting Days, March 24–26, 2018, is for admitted MSI students starting their studies in Fall 2018. Join us for an introduction to the school, faculty, and current students!
Prospective admitted MSI students enjoy a weekend of activities focused on academic programs and learning opportunities outside the classroom. Time is set aside for attendees to enjoy the campus and the city.
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The basis of the story is that Josiah King is at the library during a computer explosion, and between reading the Bible for the first time and mysterious radioactive fumes, he transforms into superhero Captain Absolutely. He must save Metropolitanville from Dr. Relative and other villains. Dr. Relative was at the library during the explosion too, only he wasn't affected by the Bible. He landed in the philosophy section and came into contact with relative truth and the idea that everyone makes their own rules. His mission is to destroy God's word and Metropolitanville. The book takes us through several episodes of Captain Absolutely dealing with Dr. Relative, Fear Chemist, Farmer Vile and other villains, as they create multiple version of a Lirus, fear-us clouds, vile ants, and other things in an attempt to ruin the city. Captain Absolutely, however, is able to use God's truth and wisdom.
As a comic, the dialogue is fast paced. The illustrations are full of bold colors, action and the classic onomatopoeia! Whenever Captain Absolutely mentions or quotes a Bible passage, the reference is written in the illustration outside the speech bubble. I like that this is included for the reader if they want to explore it further, but also just to show that each of these statements are more than just comments by the "superhero," but are also Truth.
At the end of the book, there is a Character Guide with fun facts about Captain Absolutely, his sidekick Hana, and the other characters in the book. Finally, there is a section called Big Questions. These questions are obviously meant to get the reader thinking about how we treat others, how we share the truth, how we deal with sin and asking for forgiveness. Kids can read them on their own, but parents or trusted adults may want to use the questions as discussion starters.
This book definitely has kid-appeal. My boys (seven and ten) were intrigued as soon as they saw the cover! I think the target age range would be mid-elementary through middle school, though I fully believe the book is certainly appropriate for all ages. The graphic novel style will make it appealing to any child who is interested in comic strips, comic books and graphic novels, even if they don't love to read. Ask me how I know!
If you are looking for clean entertainment for your children, Focus on the Family offers the Odyssey Adventure Club, which allows you to stream Adventures in Odyssey episodes, and includes a subscription to Focus on the Family Clubhouse Magazine (U.S. residents), a monthly web quest, and other members-only content.
To find out more about this book, be sure to check out the other crew reviews!
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mobile project
BookWhiz for Classroom is a free, fun new way to promote literacy by rewarding students (K-5) for reading.
Our classroom-friendly iPad app enables teachers and their students to organize, track & manage all of their hard-copy books, measuring the important metrics of how much time is spent turning pages and what books are getting read. By creating a virtual Class Library and offering rewards for books read, BookWhiz gives teachers an easy yet powerful tool to create incentives, measure performance & achievement, and make reading a more goal-oriented activity.
In selecting a development team to build our iOS app BookWhiz, we looked for professionals with cross-platform skills and Railwaymen knows how to deliver. From working through initial wireframes to launching a commercial product, Railwaymen has demonstrated excellent service; they are knowledgeable, hands-on and very professional. As we continue to iterate and grow the app, Railwaymen remains an integral technology partner for our venture. We are very pleased to have built an strong, personal and long-term relationship with Railwaymen, and look forward to continued collaborations, working closely together into the future!