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If you are dealing with pesky birds such as common starlings or swallows, consider bird nest prevention as a way to mitigate the problem. Both European (or common starlings) and swallows can cause problems for home owners, businesses, and farms for various reasons. Common starlings make a racket, eat up crops, and leave tons of waste behind. Swallows aren't as annoyingly noisy as starlings, but they damage properties with their mud nests. A … [Read more...]
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Illustrations by Sam Chivers
Sam Chivers is a UK-based artist primarily working with screenprint, collage and occasionally paint. From his website:
"Fusing graphical and figurative elements together his work speaks with a unique vocabulary. A strong ethic of self-directed projects has allowed his work to progress in various directions but always with a core commitment to good draughtsmanship.
Informed by an eclectic range of influences and disciplines, Sam has worked with a range of international clients."
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The development of networked computers has created unprecedented opportunities in science. From numerical simulations of quantum mechanics to international genomic databases, all corners of science have experienced new modes of operation and investigation. A rapid increase in computational power has been fused with the internet to generate new kinds of projects and consortiums. As much as the Printing Revolution brought the Science Revolution in 16th Century, the Digital Revolution has created the present Information Age, which could widen and accelerate the circulation of knowledge worldwide. Nonetheless, dissemination of new discoveries has been largely controlled by a traditional publication scheme, until recently.
Mars: Potential for Life?
Exercise Science Awareness Among Trainers of Fitness Clubs in North Delhi, India
The twenty first century is witnessing a shocking upsurge in the prevalence of diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndromes and other lifestyle related diseases. As a result there is a sharp escalation in the number of local fitness centers and health clubs, leading to a rampant employment of fitness trainers, who lack adequate knowledge and training.
Habitat Utilization Patterns of Deer Mice (Peromyscus maniculatus) in Big Creek Reserve, Big Creek, California
Past studies on rodent population dynamics have narrowed down the mechanisms driving population fluctuations to single-factor theories such as the effects of resource pulses and top-down trophic cascades. The variation in rodent population dynamics across regional and climatic gradients, however, calls for a more holistic approach that takes into consideration mutiple site-specific factors. To that end, the effects of shelter availability and diversity of food-producing plants on Peromyscus activity were tested across three habitat types along a watershed in Big Sur, California.


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Ideas, Ideas, Ideas!
March 5, 2009 at 11:27 pm 16 comments
Hello all!
At this last meeting, we had a plethora of tasties (thank you Meryl and Jack!) and great ideas, as well as convincing Windows to play the Mazi DVD and reading up to Ch. 7 of "Gerda Malaperis." By the way, everyone, you can view the Mazi videos here, along with some printable worksheets of the vocab used and scripts.
We received a package full of Esperanto books from Lee Miller of Missouri! We actually received them several weeks ago but I had to wait till my parents visited to get them. 🙂 I'm home right now, but when I get back I'll set up a page with all the titles–sort of a lending library for us. I'll also perhaps start cataloging the Esperanto books in our libraries, with brief descriptions of what they are. That could be a large project, but I think it would be nice to be able to see exactly what we have here. I've got four years here–I should be able to do it before then. Heh.
So, as to meeting changes, there are none. Heh. We talked about possibly allocating the first few minutes (20-30) for just chatting in Esperanto for the more advanced speakers to practice and the newer learners to participate when they feel ready. However, I know that the current time already pushes several members who have events directly after the meeting. Do we want to move that to some time after the regular meeting (though I feel like that might be weird)?
Or, we could have a weekend date where the first thirty minutes would be conversation and the like, and the rest would be a formal lesson. The more advanced speakers can just show up for the chat, or stay for the lesson as well. It'll be more structured, however, so new students can build on their knowledge in addition to the hodge-podge learning the meetings generally seem to provide. Starting next weekend, sound good?
Jack had the brilliant idea of a one-week intensive Esperanto course. We could cover all the basics of Esperanto in about 5 days. It would give everyone a good base in the language. Plus, it'll be fun! Let's pick a week soon! We can have different times each day.
So, we're going to get on ordering those Teach Yourself Esperanto books printed up. I'm not sure how much they'll be, but they'll be less than $13 when we get them a few copies at a time. 🙂
The last day for proposing things for SORF to fund is coming up. Please email me ideas! Books (specifics would be nice), magazines, etc.
Also, Patrick Marx (Marks? I'm not sure if he gave that as an Esperantization or what…), a science teacher at West Point Elementary, has a group of about six children who are learning Esperanto. They would like to correspond with us, so I hope soon that we can send them postcards or something. Just keep it in mind.
Oh! Bake sale! We're gonna do it soon. Got any good ideas? Toss em my way, leave em in the comments!
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Saluton! Mi estas Karen.
Estas interesa legas pri via klubo renkontajxoj. Ni ankaux renkontas cxiusemajnan. Ni uzas la libro de Kellerman:
Ekzistas alia versio je PDF (trovu per Gugel).
I sometimes believe that I am only one who is aware that Esperanto is a living language. I also believe that it helps language learning as well!.
Five schools in Britain have introduced the language, in order to test its propaedeutic values.
The pilot project is being monitored by the University of Manchester, and the initial results are very encouraging. These can be seen at http://www.springboard2languages.org/Summary%20of%20evaluation,%20S2L%20Phase%201.pdf
I'm not in the club or anything, but I have to suggest that you try and offer three different baked goods at your sale. Check you local paper for coupons so you can save on the mixes.
I have a lot of siblings and several of the boys aren't fond of chocolate while I'm the only girl who really loves vanilla Ice Cream. My 11 year old brother doesn't even lice Ice Cream! When ever we are having a big event, we try and make dishes we know everyone will like. Also be careful if you decide to put nuts in anything as some people are highly allergic.
I'm not sure you want to make it in the local media because you "poisoned" someone with crush walnuts.
P.S. Thats the Esperanti-zation of my name. Its awesome how an Esperantist will read my name and say it 100% correct while I've yet to meet the English speaker outside of my family who can say it, even when I say it 10 times–break it down for them, (its just 3 sylables–gosh!) or they've known me 15+ years.
P.S. Thanks for the heads up about UF. I hadn't known they were there. I'll be going to school in my own Tally-town though but I'll definitely try and get in touch with them.
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Welcome New Board Member, Aaron Hatch/
Aaron is a home grown Shasta County kid who returned to the Redding-area in 2011 with his wife Rachel, after a decade-long hiatus living around the country and abroad. Aaron attended college in Minnesota at St. Olaf College and graduated with a degree in Biology. He has lived in far-flung places like Perth, Australia and Western Poland as well as less adventurous places like New Haven, Connecticut and the San Francisco Bay Area (Berkeley & Lafayette).
Upon returning to Redding, Aaron joined Catalyst Redding Young Professionals and served a two-year term as Co-Facilitator. Under the umbrella of Catalyst and with the help of numerous volunteers, Aaron and Rachel co-produced the first-ever TEDxRedding events which brought together a myriad of speakers and performers to promote Ideas Worth Spreading.
In January 2015, Aaron, a Certified Financial Planner, launched Woven Capital, an independent, fee-only financial planning and investment management firm dedicated to helping individuals and families make smart decisions with their money. Aaron began his career in financial planning shortly before the economic crisis of 2008-2009, the timing of which turned out to be a great learning experience.
In addition to two golden retrievers, two cats, and 5 chickens, Aaron and Rachel's son Isaac joined the party in December of 2013. Being just over 1 year old, Isaac attends Montessori three days a week and is lucky enough to get to spend ample time with his grandparent and great-grandparents who live in Palo Cedro.
As a parenting strategy, Aaron can be often found strolling around Clover Creek Preserve or Lema Ranch with Isaac looking at ducks and collecting rocks. In his spare time, Aaron enjoys traveling, gardening, and looking for opportunities to be on, in, or by water.
Having lived in places where conservation was not a priority, Aaron values the mission of the Shasta Land Trust to preserve the beauty and character of our region. As a new board member, Aaron is looking forward to spending more time on the Shasta Land Trust properties and getting to know the many people (members) who help make this a great organization.
Please join us in welcoming Aaron to the board!


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Artistic project with scarves and prints for the New Year!
12 amazing artworks available as interactive prints and scarves for upcoming 2017.Support this project and get inspired and motivated!
Artistic project with scarves and prints for the New Year!
12 amazing artworks available as interactive prints and scarves for upcoming 2017.Support this project and get inspired and motivated!
This project - is a wish for the next year.
It has 12 wishes with Karina's artworks available as high quality prints and scarves, 12 different variations for the whole upcoming year.
Nearly 8 years in the making, Karina Eibatova´s series of 12 of artworks is finally ready:
Basically the project is like a calendar made out of posters and scarves, although it has no dates, on the posters there are 12 positive wishes and a line for your aim, that you have to make yourself for each work. This calendar collection is not about dates, it is about actions, goals and wishes.
For instance on the one with mineral which has a wish "Crystallize your mind" we wrote an example :
"Meditate daily"
This gives the audience the opportunity to bring more value to the print, to receive a message through art and to make a goal for the month, which can be inspired by the artwork. Since all pictures around us effect us in a certain way, I decided to let them have more sense, to remind us about something good, to motivate and inspire, to become better in the upcoming year.
The collection of artworks will be printed on textured paper, so it looks more like as an original artwork, which was created either with watercolours or simple pencil.
All prints are hand signed, printed on a four colour, digital offset system.
The size of the print is A2:
42 x 60 cm / 16,5 x 23,5 inch
paper: Fedrigoni, Tintoretto Gesso 250g.
The Mushroom explosion has a wish "Be unique and connected", so we wrote the following example:
"Smile to strangers", a good notice of connection with people.
The other one has a wish about all the beauty we find in Nature, "Discover the nature´s gifts", so we wrote:
"Plant a tree" as an example.
"Be 1000% organic" inspired us to write the following example:
"Eat healthy" as a reminder.
"Be spontaneous" inspire us to write the following example:
"Dance every day!", well, why not?
In the collection of prints, there are two Crystals, just because one is better then another, you decide which one.
Here we wrote the following very brave example:
"Let go of fears".
Other variations of prints are on the bottom of the page (!) Documentation of the project was done with prints printed on a usual paper, not the textured one. Prints will look more like the original artworks and the quality of the printing will be better, the same as here on this print:
Here are 12 wishes written in the same order as in the preview of all the artworks shown in the beginning.
Choose your favorite artwork or a wish and then look for a reward.
There are some of the wishes in the lyrics of the song "Blossom" which the muse and the model Katie Shikhova sings for the video. She created it together with her friend Dmitry Larionov. She will sent this wonderful song to everybody who will support the project, so you can enjoy the upcoming year listening to a new song and get inspired!
You can get a song, which is an audio message for 2017 with 12 wishes. We wish you to aim high, to find the life´s purpose, to feel the Universe, to blossom, to be unique and connected...
Karina and Katie started to work on this project straight away after their acquaintance and it is their first project. They went to Austrian Alps specially for filming the video for Kickstarter campaign.
Size: 75 x 75cm / 30 x 30 inch; material: chiffon.
Scarves can remind you about my wish for a month and your aim that is written on your print. Here is a chiffon scarf, this model of the scarf is in the video.
Here are some life examples of how to wear scarves, they are light and have matt texture.
The same scarf in different ways of wearing it.
You don´t necessary need to wear it, it looks great while hanging and waving on a wind.
Here is some information, before you see the additional rewards.
About me.
I started to draw when I was a kid, as everybody, the trick is that I had never quit. My main tools are just a simple pencil or a big set of watercolour and paper. I love drawing, but I also feel very excited while making videos, so I was happy to create a beautiful video for this project.
I have been studying Art in different places:
- Fine art education in Sweden.
- Theory of art in Moscow.
- Fine art in the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna.
- Fine art in the Central Saint Martin's College in London.
However my graphic skills are not coming from those art institutions and not welcomed there, so I prefer not to show my main works there.
My profile on Behance.net has been very active for years. Well, almost all of my projects has been added to the online gallery.
And here is my website .
I looove Nature! I am into living in the mountains, swimming in the sea and watching the night sky full of stars. I believe in the power of the Universe and deeply inspired by the Space, just thinking about the scale and the endless movement in it makes me feel very excited. Nature makes mу feel happy, thats why all my art is dedicated to Nature, to celebrate it's essentiality pureness and authenticity, I draw and paint only organic objects.
Why I need your support?
Because if the project will be funded, this collection of 12 artworks presented as a Calendar will remind people that it is not the days what counts, it is the action, the ability to make good things done, to feel better. Normal calendars hanged on the wall remained in the past century, so it is time for something new.
Because Karina and Katie want to share their creativity with the world, they want to inspire people. Once Katie got very inspired by the project, so she composed a song together with her friend Dmitry Larionov, the creators wonder how many more people will respond and also get inspired by the project "Best wishes, 2017".
And because over the last years Karina has been very successful over the internet, but her artworks mostly remained online, so she decided that the time has come for her creative energy and inspiration to meet the real public. She thought its best to make it not through the galleries and world of contemporary art, but through the global community, making her art less elitarian and closer to public.
Some more rewards for your choice:
Those two originals were created with watercolour.
"1000% bio" size: 40 x 30 cm / 16 x 11 inches
"1000% bio" size: 75 x 55 cm / 30 x 21 inches
Watercolor painting or detailed pencil drawing created personally for you. You choose the organic objects ( such as tree, volcano, mineral, pomegranate, mushroom and so on ) for the painting and Karina paints it.
size: 30 x 21 inches / 75 x 55 cm.
I am teaching art online on the platform Skillshare and I have been successful there as a teacher, so this can confirm that I can teach.
Here are my online classes
I will come to your city in Europe and share my knowledge about art and artistic techniques. Class will last 4 hours, will be divided into 2-3 days.
The unique book with the real story of the project and hand made drawings & painting. The real story of the project is extremely intriguing and highly secret, it is almost like a fairy tail. It has everything in it.
The cover of the book will be decorated with an abstract painting like in Karina´s studio in the last frame of the Video. Also in this little book, beside the story, there will be some little cute detailed drawings made by hand and related to the story, some drawings like those:
"Tasty experience", pencil on paper.
"Nataliya Vodyanova´s portrait", pencil on paper.
This book will be a unique Artwork printed on a high quality textured paper, drawings will be protected with transparency paper and signed.
Size of the book: 30 x 30 cm / 12 x 12 inch.
Here is the overview of the rewards:
Here are the rest of 6 posters from the collection ( the first part is above ):
How it Works:
Consider which artwork you most like , find the backer reward with either scarf or poster, the full collection or just one item. Also you can receive an original artwork, a book with a secret story of the project or an art class.
You will get an email which contains an overview of all the models once the project reaches the end and after your confirmation of the choice, the items are carefully rolled and packed and shipped in the tubes.
The digital rewards will be delivered in December, even if the project will not be funded, I would like to share the backgrounds anyway.
We are planning to produce all items by the middle of January and ship the items in the end of January 2017.
Risks and challenges
Potential setbacks and challenges:
Setbacks can happen at anytime in business. The important thing is to be prepared. Some sizes can be slightly different after the production.
I understand that everything does not run according to the plan all the time and that it's important to be adaptable and stay positive when confronted with challenges.
Shipping is usually a big issue with fulfilling different size items. However, we are working closely with several courier services worldwide to ensure a seamless transportation.
Funding period
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The Vegaster 7: Top 7 Italian Restaurants in Vegas
Chicago Joe's: Brought back to my roots, Chicago Joe's is not an overpriced wanna be of an Italian restaurant, but rather a quaint gem you'll find down on S. 4th Street. This is down to earth great Italian food. We wanted our tour of Italy to start with classic pasta dishes, and went with a meat sauce and alfredo. You choose the pasta poison and they serve you up a plate so rich in flavor it makes you forget about that place in Chicago.
Best Grub Pick: Gotta go dessert here and pick the cannoli. Stuffed to order, the shell was crisp, the cream sweet, and covered in just the right amount of powdered sugar.
Trevi: Did you get on the wrong plane and land in Rome? Trevi doesn't miss an Italian spice, with a menu that hits on all of the faves. Located inside of Caesar's Forum Shops, you are in for a real Italian treat with an open kitchen that lets you watch the chefs at work. Our experts went out on a limb here with chicken francese and lamb osso bucco, both amazing replications of what you would find in an authentic Italian kitchen.
Best Grub Pick: We took a shrimp and pesto pizza to-go for a late night snack. Even after a few hours, this was one of the best pies I have ever tried.
Maggiano's: First let's talk about the 360 degree view of the strip from floor to ceiling windows. Maggiano's is at the north end, right across the street from the Wynn, at within walking distance of the Fashion. We did lunch here before heading out to shop, and because all this Italian talk left us hankering for a cheesy hero. What we got were some very upscale, and delish, versions of classic Italian heroes.
Best Grub Pick: The flatbread. There is a bunch of different types to choose from, but we were overly impressed with our chicken and roasted pepper flatbread.
Parma by Chef Marc: This cozy Italian place is a bit out of the way but well worth the trip. Chef Marc is on top of making even the simplest eggplant parmesan taste authentic Italian. In addition to your typical pasta fare, you will find classic Italian fish and meat entrees and sides.
Best Grub Pick: A lobster bisque soup that could have been my main course, was so rich. This was actually the highlight of the entire Italian venture.
Andiamo Italian Steakhouse: There are cows in Italy, so it makes sense that there will be great Italian steaks. Located down on Fremont inside of the D, this Italian themed steakhouse seduces you immediately with the aroma of 30 day aged cuts of prime meat on a grill. It was easy to satisfy both yearnings, as each of the steak dishes we ordered was served with a generous portion of pasta on the side.
Best Grub Pick: Andiamo Tomahwk, a 32oz rib eye steak with zip sauce. You don't need to know what zip sauce is, just know that it is friggin' awesome.
Mastrioni's: Family owned and operated is the best way to do Italian. And when I was chowing down on my spaghetti pomodoro, I could picture mama Corleone in the back of the kitchen barking orders to the cooks. Like some of our other top Italian picks, this one is off the beaten strip, but well worth the cab fare.
Best Grub Pick: Shrimp and scallops with vodka sauce. Good vodka sauce is hard to come by, and the Mastrioni mama nails it.
Rao's: It would be a little scary if Caesars of all places couldn't make high Italian marks. This is like the old school Italian restaurant, where you expect Michael Corleone to come storming out of the bathroom any second. Celebrity pictures line each wall, and the cozy booth you are seated at, giving you something to keep your mind off of the savorious smells coming from the kitchen. The food here is served family style, the way it was meant to be, but only after your waiter pops a squat in your booth to go over the nightly specials.
Best Grub Pick: I was so impressed by the atmosphere, I almost forgot to note how amazing our food was, especially the gnocchi appetizer.
The Italian journey was one of the most surprising for the Vegaster good eats experts. While the big hotels all held their own with their versions of Italian food finery, it was those little out of the way places that really got our taste buds hopping. If you have trouble finding any of our picks, have no fear, Vegaster is here and will get you directions to the best Italian restaurants in, and around the city.


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Sam Rockwell and Anjelica Huston are starring in "Choke," an adaptation of "Fight Club" author Chuck Palahniuk's novel says The Hollywood Reporter.
"Choke" is a black comedy that follows Victor Mancini (Rockwell), a sex addict who works as a Colonial War re-enactor and runs a con scheme that involves deliberately choking in restaurants and attaching himself parasitically to his rescuers, all to fund his mother's (Huston) care at a private mental hospital.
He is forced to address his intimacy issues when he falls in love with his mother's doctor and discovers that he is unable to perform with the one woman he actually likes.
The project marks the directorial debut of actor Clark Gregg, who also wrote the adaptation, whilst Kelly Macdonald ("No Country for Old Men") and Brad Henke ("In the Valley of Elah") also star. Principal photography begins this week in New Jersey.


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GOR Chapter 100: Entering Zero City
"This place is…"
They were in a circular plaza with passageways in all four directions, the front, back, left and right. Each of those passageways was metallic bridges.
In other words, this plaza resembled an island surrounded by a flowing river.
The plaza was not very big and was only about the size of a school's sports field.
Observing his surroundings, Chen Xiaolian was somewhat surprised to find others appearing in the plaza. Occasionally, a beam of green light would flash out. After the green pillar of light has dissipated, someone will walk out of it. After identifying their current location, they will then show no hesitation and move towards a bridge heading towards a certain direction.
Occasionally, there will be those who turn towards Chen Xiaolian as he sized up the incoming people. These people would generally reveal a cold attitude and even traces of disdain in their expression.
It was likely that Chen Xiaolian's expression of curiosity had revealed his identity as a rookie.
Beside him, all his companions were present. Lun Tai moved before Chen Xiaolian and smiled. "All right, we have now officially entered Zero."
Lun Tai gestured at his surroundings and smiled. "This is the central plaza for entering Zero. It differs from other places in that this city's Entrance and Exit Gates are all in the centremost area of the city. The act of entering or leaving this city would require one to go through this place. When we head back, we will be leaving from this place using the teleportation array. All we need is to go receive a teleportation card from the Service Office. With that, we will be able to activate the teleportation array when we are here and leave this city.
"The city is divided into east, south, west and north districts.
"The East District is private grounds and the place for the official institutions of Zero City. It is also the area used by the top teams with permanent residence qualifications. Although others are not restricted from entering the area, there is nothing to see there. Most of the places inside are designated private grounds. We will only be able to look at their door and buildings, a pointless diversion. The only places that are not off limits are Zero City's Arbitration Centre and the Security Office. The former is used in the event of a dispute between Awakened ones. Awakened ones can go there to make a complaint and request for arbitration. As for the latter, the name alone should be enough to tip you off. Its function is similar to that of the police.
"The West District is the public trading area where you can find a flea market. All Awakened ones may enter that area. There, transactions of any kind of items would take place regardless if it were equipment, medicinal substances or peculiar props found within instance dungeons. The purchase may be done using points, bartering or even instalments.
"There is a Services Office in the flea market. Before any transaction takes place, both parties must obtain a contract from there. Once both parties reach an agreement regarding the transaction, Zero City will bear witness to the transaction and ensure that the transaction is completed. For example, in the case where instalments are involved, one may request Zero City to be the guarantor. Naturally, collateral such as certain items or others of the sort is required.
"For example, if you want to buy an item from an Awakened and that person only accepts points. Coincidentally, you do not have any points. When that happens, you can use other items that you have and pawn them at the Services Office, thereby taking a loan of a number of points from Zero City to buy the item.
"Naturally, there will be interest! The interest has to be re
"What I spoke of is only one of the possibilities… at any rate, there are a variety of transaction types. After going in, you will gradually get the feel for it.
"The South District is a residential district. Those who come to Zero City for a short duration could find a place to stay there. There are restaurants and hotels there. Zero City's officials opened most of them while some others are opened by certain guilds. For the most part, the residential district accepts money as payment. It supports the many major currencies used in the outside world. Thus, you can use US Dollars, Euro and RMB here. Obviously, the price will be more expensive.
"However, certain special enjoyment could only be paid for with points."
Chen Xiaolian was stunned for a moment. "Special enjoyment?"
Roddy who was standing beside exhibited an odd expression. "Could this residential district also have 'that type' of services?"
Qiao Qiao immediately threw a glare at him.
"What are you thinking of?" Lun Tai laughed out. "Naturally, those things will not occur. However, there are certain special services and enjoyment that does not accept money from the outside as payment. I won't go into the specifics. When the time comes, you will understand."
Pausing, he signed and slowly said. "The North District… is the most attractive place in Zero City."
"The North District is the business area. Truthfully, its general function is about the same with the flea market in the West District. But, the North District's business area is set up by Zero City officials and the top guilds with permanent residence in Zero City.
"If we are to consider the West District's flea market as consisting of small private businesses, then the North District's business district consists of the regular army.
"The officials of Zero City have many good items. They have accumulated these goods for years. As for those top guilds, each of them possesses extraordinary strength and have participated in many instance dungeons, allowing them to get their hands on various good items.
"Regardless of quality, quantity or types, the goods there are far superior compared to those brought out by the straggling Awakened ones in the West District.
"Right, Roddy. You can find those Mechs you like in the North District. There is a Military Arms Department there, opened by Zero City officials. From the variety of weapons there, Mechs can be found for sale amongst technological types."
After finishing his words, Lun Tai looked at Chen Xiaolian. "Where do we head to now?"
Roddy looked at Chen Xiaolian with an eager expression – this fellow must certainly be thinking of running off to that Military Arms Department.
Chen Xiaolian pondered about it before shaking his head. "We have only just arrived here; it would be for the best that we familiarize ourselves with the environment. En, I doubt we will only stay here for a day. So, let us first head to the residential district and find a place to stay. Once we have that covered, we will discuss about the others."
All of them agreed with Chen Xiaolian's decision. Thus, all seven of them moved out in the south direction as they head towards the residential district.
As they walked through the metallic bridge to the south of the central plaza, they could observe the riverbank. There were actually places resembling outdoor cafes.
Some Awakened ones were sitting under patio umbrellas as they leisurely sipped their beverages.
Sounds of merriment rose up from the riverbank. Chen Xiaolian was surprised to see a man-made beach upon the riverbank, complete with artificially created waves. Males and females wearing swimsuits and bikinis were swimming and playing there.
."This… this is simply a resort," Chen Xiaolian's eyes bulged wide and he raised his head to examine the skies. The sun was shining high in the clear blue skies. "Right, we can see the skies here… this city is probably not situated underground, right? I had originally thought that it would be an underground city like the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang."
"… I do not know," Lun Tai shook his head. "Zero City's location is top secret. Every time I come, the skies would be different. Sometime, it would be night, sometimes it would be day, sometimes you can see the skies and sometimes you can see only nothingness… Hell if I know what is going on. Perhaps the sun and sky are artificially created."
"Why are those fellows vacationing here?" Roddy stared at a bikini wearing big-breasted woman who was on the beach. He stared for quite some time before retracting his gaze.
"Because this place is safe," Lun Tai pondered for a while before forcing out a smile. "First: when you are here, you will not encounter those Awakened ones who… perhaps you are not aware of this. The relationship between Awakened ones in the outside world is not too good. A meeting with unacquainted Awakened ones could potentially lead to a battle for life. Surely you understand the concept of killing others for their treasures and equipment."
Chen Xiaolian immediately recalled the incident outside the waterfall before he entered the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang. He nodded his head.
"Zero City is very safe. Furthermore, it is only here that Awakened ones could truly experience a certain… sense of realism. That is because everyone here is Awakened ones. Here, everyone can coexist peacefully.
"There is another important factor that you probably do not know of. Look at this artificially made beach. There is a special nickname for this place in Zero City."
"Special nickname? What is it?"
"Sea of Love," Lun Tai blushed as he smiled.
"Sea… of Love?" In that instant, Chen Xiaolian and the other youngsters were all left dumbfounded.
"Truth be told, most Awakened ones are very lonely," Lun Tai sighed. He stared at the artificial beach and continued in a low voice. "After becoming an Awakened, many of them will feel a myriad of emotions from lost, hesitant, irrational and others. Additionally… after you become an Awakened, after you understand that this world and yourself… and so many others could potentially be nothing more but a creation of a higher Upper Plane world, a virtual object… would you still have the courage to pursue those so-called feelings?
"At that moment in time, if you were still single… will you be willing to find an ordinary other half?
"When facing an ordinary person, regardless if you are going out, meeting up or going to the bed together…
"Your heart will feel uncomfortable. You will always wonder: Is all of this real?
"From time to time, you will be required to enter the instance dungeon to commit acts of killings and could potentially die in any of them… under such circumstances, loving someone from the ordinary world would be very difficult.
"I heard from a friend that after becoming an Awakened, the act of going to bed with an ordinary woman made him feel as though he was doing it with an inflatable doll.
"These unshakeable feelings of internal anguish and loneliness would shroud the hearts of many Awakened ones.
"Under these circumstances, Awakened ones could only somewhat distract themselves from the sense of loss and confusion by being with other Awakened ones like them. Only then could they somehow avoid the unbearable illusion of reality and pretence.
"Awakened ones are lonely beings, that loneliness becomes even more pronounced for those who do not have their other half.
"That is why Awakened ones tend to only accept other Awakened ones as their other half – this Zero City is the safest place to be. Thus, Awakened couples would often be acquainted with one another thanks to this place.
"The cafes along this southern residential district riverbank and that artificial beach are the best place for Awakened ones to meet and get to know one another."
After saying that, Lun Tai looked at Chen Xiaolian before turning to Roddy. "Guild Leader has no such need. But, Roddy and Xiaolei, if you two are fine with it, then tonight I will bring you two for a cup of wine in the riverbank's pub. Perhaps, you will have a memorable encounter there."
Roddy's eyes suddenly flashed out! He discarded the thoughts about Mechs to the back of his mind!
"Yes! Yes! Why don't we go now?"
They walked down the main road of the South District. The road was extremely broad and yet, there were no vehicles on it at all, as the road only has pedestrian streets upon it.
The street area was highly standard and clean, devoid of any greenery on both sides. It was overflowing with a metallic science fiction feel.
The buildings here were not as bizarre as what they had imagined. Each of the buildings was either square or round in shape, showing not much difference when compared to the buildings of the outside world.
Lun Tai and Bei Tai who have been here before immediately brought them over to a hotel that they were familiar with.
The hotel was located within a bustling street in the South District – as for the street, it was not much different compared to the commercial streets of the outside world, where dining places and bars await.
The name of this hotel was 'Tourist Lodge' and it was considerably impressive. It sported transparent glass walls for its doors. Entering, they found themselves within a circular shaped public area. There, on the side of the main doors, was a screen wall.
Upon the surface of the screen were two lines of what appeared to be moving text, written using various different languages.
"This hotel is under the protection of Zero City officials and the Rodriar (luō délǐ yǎ) Guild.
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Don't forget this weekends clinic is "Do you even lift, Bro?" We will be working on 2 foundational lifts followed by a team oriented goals workout. Barry will be teaching the first half and Daniel will be teaching the 2nd half. This will be a good basics course so feel free to bring a friend. Look forward to seeing you all.(Free to members, $10 for drop-ins)
Our thoughts and prayers go out to those that were impacted by the loss of "Missy". This is just another reminder that life is to short to stress about the small things. Focus on your health and living your life as happily as possible.
Starting to see a lot of growth at the box. Just wanted to say thanks to all our hard working members for their praises and dedication not only to their fitness but to keeping our community strong and inviting.
So the WoD is set and the date is good. We hope to see you all on Sept 30th for the benefit in honor of the Barefield Family. All proceeds will go to the Shriner's Hospital for Children. For more information check out our start page or see us on facebook
Completed a test run of the WoD we are planning for Sept 30th. More details to come soon, but its going to be a tough one. Come out to see what the community is about.
2nd "Mini-Box" Competition Scheduled for Saturday March 25th at 3pm. Check the Event board for more details. This one will be a team effort so be thinking about your team. The proceeds will be use to purchase more toys for the box.
Will be revamping the website soon with links to the daily wods that will transition smoother than the previous members only section. Stay tuned.
It's that time of the year again. The CrossFit Open is coming are you ready to test you progress. If you have never took on the challenge of the Open then head over to the CrossFit Games page to get signed up https://games.crossfit.com/ . Don't be intimidated, there are several divisions and we will be doing the WODs as part of our class programming.
Summer is here which mean Community WODs around town. We pride ourselves in community so what better way than to get out in the community. This means we will be closed Saturday May 28th for normal classes. However, if you want to come do an off-site WOD with us, be at the box by 9:30am. We will leave promptly(9:40am) to head to the workout site. Once the WOD is over(about 11:30) we will go somewhere in downtown Augusta for lunch. Cost is $3 or bring a friend(non-member) and of course this does not include the cost of lunch ;)
16.1 in the bags and today is the last day to do/re-do 16.2 Very proud of all our members and their push on these workouts. The big question is: What will 16.3 be?
Huge Thanks to our Members for making the Odom's Baby Shower WOD & Celebration a success. This just further shows how much of a community CrossFit can build with the right attitude.
If you enjoyed this non-traditional celebration and want to do one for something you have coming up in the future let us know. We are always looking for ways to get families/co-workers more involved in each others fitness.
The new years resolution hype is wearing off and so our peoples hype towards their fitness goals. Don't be a hype person, instead lock your fitness goals down and make them become a lifestyle not a fad.
Happy New Years to our CrossFit Family and friends.
12 Days of Christmas was as challenging as always. Thanks to everyone that came out to celebrate this wonderful time of year with us.
Christmas is just around the corner. We hope that everyone stays safe and has a wonderful time during the Holidays.
Our schedule will be as follows:
12/24(Christmas Eve) 6am, 11am to 1pm
12/25(Christmas) Closed
2/31(New Years Eve) 6am, 11am to 1pm
1/1(New Years Day) Closed
The yoga class on the 5th was amazing. Special thanks to our wonderful instructor/teacher. If you missed out the next class will be this Saturday(9-19-15) at 8:45.
As with any specialty service/class it is open to members($5) and non-members($10). If you need more details feel free to contact us anytime.
Classes Cancelled for this Saturday(July 11th) and Sunday(July 12th) We apologize for the inconvenience.
Family Day WOD!!!
Saturday August 8th is the date as of today for our Family Day WOD. Everyone is invited even if you are not working out. This is for families to have a chance to hang out and meet everyone. There will be food, a few door prizes, WOD(s), bouncy house, and a special one day rate offer for any new signups.
Lake WOD was a great success!!!
Thank for those that came out to throw down and just hang out. For those that missed out we will be doing another off site WOD in July. Just incase you missed the WOD it was an old games WOD with a small twist.
Partners of two in relay style(Each movement):
Swim Distance A
25 DB Thrusters
25 Burpees
Swim Distance B
25 Thrusters
25 Burpees
Swim Distance A
Congratulation's to Sumner and Kris on their big day! We hope you have a long fulfilling life together.
Off Site WOD on Saturday June 13th
Make sure you sign up on the board. Cost is $4 or commit to bringing something for the group. The box will bring waters and some of the members will be bringing various foods(if you are eating a particular way feel free to bring your own food). This is a free to family and friends event but we must know ahead of time.
We are in the process of considering space and what WOD we will be doing, which is all based on how many will be attending. There will be water involved in at least one of the WODs so dress appropriately!!!! It's also a BYOB but we will regulate(basically not allow) WOD participation to anyone drinking before the WOD for safety reasons.
Memorial Day!!!!(5/25/15)
All regular class times will be canceled. We will be having a 1pm and 2pm class to celebrate and pay our respects to those that fought and died for our freedoms. Grab a friend and come join us for a difficult, but humbling WOD.
BIG NEWS North Augusta!!!
We are going to open up 5 slots for people interested in personal training.
We are looking for motivated, coach-able, and optimistic people who are willing to make sacrifices for their life changing journey.
Message us quickly before the 5 slots are occupied if you are interested and we will inform you on how to get started!!!
We are planning an off-site wod, looking at Saturday June 13th. It will most likely be at the lake. We will give more details as it gets closer but please mark your calendars now.
Atlantic Regionals are over, next stop the 2015 CrossFit Games. Although we did not send a athlete this year we are proud of those that made the top 5 in our region. Good luck to all of you in Carsen.
Next intro cycle starts Monday May 18th at 5:15. There is only 1 slot left for this two week round so reserve your spot ASAP!!!!
Don't Forget!!! We will be closed Friday Evening to allow our coaches/athletes the chance to go watch Regionals. Modified hours will be as follows:
Friday 6am
Saturday 3pm-5pm
Sunday 2pm-5pm
Big thanks to Barry and Will for holding down the fort while we take some time to support those competing in the Southeast Regionals.
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20 Toes to Bar
200m Rune
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20 Pullups
Congratulations for Josh and Coach JRose for competing in the Garage Games "Wod N Roll" competition this past weekend. Big thanks to all those that come out to support these two athletes. Also, big thanks to CrossFit Good Vibesfor hosting this event.
Next local competition will be at CrossFit 706 to support David Johnston's The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 's (LLS) Man of the Year campaign. If you are interested in trying this one out see on of the coaches for details.
Morning classes are still rolling, if you are a morning bird or just want to start the day off right come in at 6am Mon/Wed/Fri to throw down.
Also Congrats to Jeremy, Katie, Zack, and Coach Daniel for surviving the Savage Race this past weekend.
We just wanted to give a shout to our athletes running in the Savage Race this weekend in Dallas, Ga. Good luck and be safe. Side note if you missed out on this one but are interested in doing a Spartan/Savage/Tough Mudder/Etc. let us know. If we have enough interest we may even throw together a boot camp style course to get you geared up for one of these obstacle/mud runs.
The next two week(6 class) intro cycle starts on April 7th(Tuesday) Sign up now to get in, only 2 slots left. Classes will be Tues/Wed/Fri at 5:15pm for two weeks. This will give you the base foundation needed to kick start your fitness journey.
Don't forget we will be meeting at Wild Wings Café to watch the last Open WOD at 7pm. The box will close at 7:30 promptly to allow everyone to be there.
3rds for time
400m run
21 Kettlebell Swings
12 Pullups
3pm Classes will be canceled until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Last chance to get 15.2 in if you missed. Must be done during open gym 5pm-6:30pm unless otherwise arranged. Good luck and bring on 15.3.
3rds for time:
800m Run
50 Back Extensions
50 Abmat Situps
Added Class Time!!!!!
We now have a 6am morning class for those that want to get their day started off the right way. Class starts at 6am, doors close at 7:15am.
Moving closer to the 1 year mark. We appreciate the community and all the support we have been given. Look for an update coming in the next few days on a huge giveaway!!!
Thanks for coming out to the grand opening! We collected 42 can goods, 33 clothing items and 6 toys for
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After much anticipation, our new arrival made his appearance very early Saturday morning.
Right now we are all working to adjust. I am trying hard to rest while I can and work on getting some basic routines in order. I am also working to establish David's feeding & sleeping schedule so that we can work it in with our school schedule.
At this point, I'm not wanting to wait until October 4th to begin school, so I am thinking we will start September 7th, but begin light. We can work our way up through the first few weeks and be doing a fuller schedule by October 4th.
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Though I didn't need it yet, I decided to go ahead and get the epidural. I didn't know how fast I would progress. For me, the epidural is only for transition and pushing. The contractions otherwise don't bother me. And as expected, my contractions puttered out once the epidural was in place. So, they put me on 1mL of pitocin to just jump start them again...that was about 10pm. By 11pm I was 8cm and by 1am I was complete and ready to push. By then they turned the pitocin off.
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Anthony Weiner Sexting & Sending Naked Photos Again In New Scandal
Scandal strikes again for Anthony. The New York City mayoral candidate was forced to admit he sent a woman sexual messages and lewd photos one year after he resigned following a previous sexting scandal.
Anthony Weiner, who shocked the world in 2011 after he was caught sexting with another woman, is back in the public's bad graces after an unidentified woman came forward on July 23 to claim she had a virtual affair with the former Congressman from July 2012 to November 2012. Anthony confirmed the chats and photos she revealed were real in a statement released by his campaign on July 23. Read on for all the details.
Anthony Weiner Sexting Again — New Scandal, Featuring Carlos Danger
Anthony, who was forced to resign from Congress in June 2011 due to a sexting scandal, had been leading the polls in the race for mayor of New York City. His campaign was centered around the idea that he was a changed man, but it looks like that was all an act.
Although Anthony previously said he had other relationships that hadn't yet been revealed at the time of his resignation, this alleged affair happened well after that. The 22-year-old woman, who claims she spoke to Anthony as recently as April 2013, says she frequently talked to Anthony online and they had phone sex daily.
The woman sent screenshots of conversations she had with Anthony to gossip site The Dirty, which published the chats and photos.
In the chats, a man believed to be Weiner was using the screen name Carlos Danger or Dangr33 to talk about his sexual fantasies with the unnamed woman.
Will Anthony Weiner's Wife Stand By Him Through Another Sexting Scandal?
Anthony said in a press conference in New York City on July 23:
"I said that other texts and photos were likely to come out, and today they have," he said. "As I have said in the past, these things that I did were wrong and hurtful to my wife and caused us to go through challenges in our marriage that extended past my resignation from Congress."
"While some things that have been posted today are true and some are not, there is no question that what I did was wrong. This behavior is behind me. I've apologized to Huma and am grateful that she has worked through these issues with me and for her forgiveness."
Anthony's wife, Huma Abedin, stood by him through the last scandal, and she supported him again at the press conference on July 23. Huma, a close aide to former U.S. Secretary of State Hilary Clinton, told reporters she had forgiven her husband and plans to continue campaigning for him.
"Our marraige, like many others, has had its ups and downs," she said. "It took a lot of work and a whole lot of therapy for me to get to a place where I could forgive Anthony." The situation is "between us and our marriage," she added.
It's hard to believe Anthony let this happen again — it seems like he has a real problem. Why would Huma give him yet another chance? What do you think, HollywoodLifers? Are you surprised Huma would stick by Anthony through another scandal?
WATCH: Anthony Weiner: Online Chats Came After Resignation
— Tierney McAfee
More Anthony Weiner Sexting Scandal News:
- Congressman Anthony Weiner Is Taking A Leave Of Absence After Sexting Scandals — Will He Quit Soon?
- Anthony Weiner's Women: His Wife Huma Abedin V Porn Star & More – Sexting Just One Month After His Wedding!
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Get Started with Your Own Bullet Journal
What do you like? Check all that apply.
If you checked one or more of the above, here's something I think you'll also like:
The Bullet Journal !!!
(Have you heard of it yet?)
One of the best perks of my job is that I'm constantly learning from my awesome clients.
Sarah Michaud recently inspired me to check out the Bullet Journal, a new flexible journaling system that really helps you rock both your creativity and your to-do list.
As Sarah and I coached together, I loved seeing how she used her Bullet Journal to colorfully capture her insights, inspiration and commitments. This was a place for reflection, learning, and accountability that was fun and worked.
I asked Sarah if she'd give us a Bullet Journal 101 lesson today.
Sarah's well qualified to do so: Teaching is her passion. Her most recent position was at a First Nations school in the remote reaches of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. There, Sarah educated 12-year-olds with caring and creativity, shared her walks with bugs and bears, and regularly boiled her water. Now that's dedication – and wilderness survival skills!
Lisa Hoashi: Hey Sarah! Thanks for your time today. So to get started: What is a bullet journal?
Sarah Michaud: A bullet journal (also known as a BuJo) is an organizational system using only a blank notebook and a pen. It is a place to schedule your life, make lists, plan for the future, and preserve memories. Ryder Caroll came up with the idea when he was trying to figure out a way to organize all of the information into one easy-to-use system.
Pages from Sarah's Bullet Journal
(Click each one for more detail)
How did you get started?
SM: I heard about this system from Kelly Sue DeConnick. She is a comic book writer that I admire and follow on social media. She mentioned the system in one of her tumblr posts a few months ago, and I looked into it! I started researching bullet journals on Pinterest and it just took off from there.
What do you like most about it?
SM: I love how forgiving and customizable a BuJo is in comparison with other agendas and planners. If you miss a day, you can just keep going, with no blank space!
I love having all of my lists in one place. If I need to know anything important, I just grab my BuJo and everything I need is there. Whether it's a monthly schedule, a weekly schedule, grocery list, birthday present ideas, or what I should watch next on Netflix!
I love how creative I have discovered I am since I started using this system. I didn't think I could even draw a stick person a few months ago, and now I'm creating these beautiful pages.
I have also discovered a love of cursive writing! I've joined handwriting challenges and practice in my journal almost daily.
What's a handwriting challenge??!
SM: There are a few out there, but I like the #rockyourhandwriting challenge that Boho Berry does every month. At the beginning of the month she publishes a list of daily challenges for practicing your handwriting. You take a picture of your finished work and put it on Instagram with the #rockyourhandwriting hashtag. The challenges range from writing the alphabet to journal-like questions.
Who do you think would find a Bullet Journal most helpful? (Do I need to like lists? Or be good at drawing?)
SM: Bullet Journaling is a great tool for everyone! If you have a life with things to do in it, this system could work for you. Some people get super artsy with theirs, and some people just use it plainly. That's one of the best things about BuJo's: There is NO WRONG WAY to do it! You just figure out how you like it to be, and off you go.
What benefits have you seen from using a Bullet Journal?
SM: Personally, the BuJo system has helped me organize my life. I'm a very all-over-the-place kind of girl, and my BuJo helps me get back in line for the important things. It's also been a great stress-reliever for me. Being a teacher is a high-stress job, and having this little refuge to draw and write and make my own is a life-saver.
I've also noticed that I take more pride in the tasks that I've accomplished. Seeing everything written down on a piece of paper is a visual pick-me-up some days. I just look back and see how much I have actually accomplished, and it helps me to be less hard on myself.
What resources would you recommend for people getting started?
SM: Here is a quick video that explains Ryder Caroll's method. It's a really good starting point if you're interested in beginning your own BuJo journey!
My personal Bullet Journal hero is Kara Benz from Boho Berry! Her website is full of valuable resources for bullet journaling. She also has a YouTube channel with lots of BuJo flip throughs and How-To's for different spreads and techniques. My favorites are her monthly set up videos to show you what she's planning to try out in the upcoming month.
My biggest resource library is Pinterest. There are so many good ideas and tutorials that can be found, just by typing in "bullet journal"!
Anything else I should have asked?
SM: Just like with any hobby, there are toys *cough* I mean TOOLS that go along with it. All you really need is a blank notebook and a pen or pencil. But, if you're like me and you need color, there are many options out there for you to try out! I'm currently using Pilot V5 Hi-Techpoint Pens (Black, Blue, Green, Red, Purple, Turquoise and Pink) for everyday writing; Staedtler Pourus Point pens for coloring in; Bic highlighters; BuJo stickers from Boho Berry's Etsy store; and a blank lined hardcover journal that my mom bought for me from Chapters [a Canadian bookstore] for Christmas. Though, once this book is used up I am planning on getting myself a dot-grid Leuchtturm1917 A5. I also have an Amazon wishlist a mile long for other tools to try out!
Sarah Michaud is a 31-year-old teacher living on the east coast of Canada. She spends her days working in her Bullet Journal, gaming, reading, and looking for new and inventive ways of torturing her students with knowledge. She wants to travel the world, and is on her way to doing so! Her 6-year twin niece and nephew are the loves of her life. You can follow her on Instagram at @sasabelle_a
Have you tried bullet journaling? What do you like most about it?


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Point to Point and Country Fair at Dowth
The Point to Point and Country Fair at Dowth is now firmly established as a "must attend" date in the calendar. This celebration of great racing, food and family fun will see thousands gather at the Old Racecourse, Dowth which is part of the Brú na Bóinne, Unesco World Heritage Site. Guaranteed to be as much fun as you can have with your wellies on!
The card will feature 6 Point-to-Point races, all run over 3 miles with fences.
There will be two Pony Club races after racing, run by Meath Pony Club for ponies and children.
Food Fair
An epicurean delight; the Artisan Food Market will showcase delicious local produce. There will be over 30 artisan producers where you can taste and purchase delicious award-winning artisan foods, craft beers, cider, whiskey and gin from local distilleries.
Shopping Village
The Shopping Tent will feature a range of interesting stalls to peruse including equestrian art & photography, fashion, interiors, jewellery, children's clothing and gift-wear, hand-weavers, ceramics, gifts, hand carved walking sticks, equestrian equipment, pet-fashion and home-made crafts, all to be explored at your leisure.
County Fair Exhibits
Immerse yourself in heritage and all things country with interactive exhibits from Maperath Mobile Farm, Newgrange Falconry, The Royal Meath Bee Keepers, The Deer Society, Fly-Tiers, The Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre as well as Gun Dog and Archery demonstrations.
Farm Africa Kids Zone
Bring the smallies along for some good old-fashioned fun in the Farm Africa Kids Zone where there will be arrange of activities for the kids (and seats for the parents to rest!). Highlights include bouncy castles, puppet shows, magic shows, arts and crafts, pumpkin carving, outdoor games, pony rides, face-painting, model tractor fun and lots more..
Kids entertainment is free. Admission to The Point-to-Point is free for all children under 12.
In the interest of safety, please ensure children are accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Doggie Notes
Well-behaved dogs are very welcome at Dowth. All dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. Please do not leave them in cars unattended, and please clean up after them.


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Roanoke, VA - In a rescheduled match from earlier this month, the Hollins tennis team welcomed Randolph-Macon to town for each team's regular season finale. The Yellow Jackets came into the afternoon having already wrapped up second place during the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) regular season while Hollins would need to pull off the upset to pull into an eighth place tie in the standings.
The Yellow Jackets pulled out a 2-1 lead after three competitive doubles matches. The duo of Kateri Johnson and Olivia Dannon ran their season mark to 6-3 (5-3 in ODAC play) with a 9-7 win at #3 doubles. Randolph-Macon would win at #1 and #2 to take an advantage into singles play.
In the individual matches, the Yellow Jackets won at #6 to increase their advantage and when Kate Woodruff was finally stopped at the top spot, 6-3 and 6-4, Macon had a 4-1 lead. For the third consecutive ODAC match to close out her senior season, Amelia Verkerk pulled Hollins to within 4-2 after closing out the #2 singles match by the score of 6-1 and 6-4. Randolph-Macon would win at #5 and #6 to secure the win with one last match to be finished. As was the case in a 7-2 win over Shenandoah less than 24 hours ago, Kateri Johnson would not go quietly at #3. Two matches back, Johnson won a third set tie-breaker to win at Virginia Wesleyan and won a second set tie-breaker yesterday against the Hornets. Today would be no different as the sophomore won the opening frame, 7-5, before falling, 3-6, in the second. Johnson fell behind 3-1 in the 10 point tie-breaker but tied it at 3-3 on the first change-over. She took four of the next six and led 7-5 as the two players changed sides once again. Johnson would not let up and sealed the win with three straight points, 10-5.
The match marked the last regular season match of the 2017-18 season. Hollins, picked 10th in the ODAC Preseason Poll, finished one spot ahead of their projected finish.


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BlueBear replied to Johnp2's topic in Youth Football Drills / Practice PlansI combine a silent snap count with coded play calling. My players do not huddle, but look to the sideline for the next play while walking to the new LOS. It was pretty ominous at first as we would run a hurry up offense in complete silence. A change in league rules this year mandates the silent count go away, but I intend to have my QB yell out "ready" once everyone is in position, and the center hike the ball when ready. The implementation of the silent count has all but eliminated off sides penalties as the team is well trained to fire on ball movement.
8 On 8 Defense Suggestions
BlueBear posted a topic in Youth Flag Football DefenseLooking for some suggestions for an effective defense in an 8 on 8 league. (7/8 yr olds) Some of the rules specific to our league: 3 down linemen must line head up with offensive C, RG, LG. Must be at least 1 yard off line. 3 linemen are only players that can rush the pocket. Defensive ends may cross the line of scrimmage, but cannot enter pocket until ball carrier breaks out. From past experience, there is little problem getting a rush from the front 3 defenders. Kids this age either don't block well, or are not taught to block well. Rarely does a middle run cause any problems. The main problem I see is containing on outside runs and reverses. I plan on coaching up the end position to contain the outside run at all costs. Beyond this however, I am without any solid strategy for my 3 remaining players. My first thought is to play 2 linebackers wide, reading the gaps inside and outside the ends. That leaves one safety who I would play deep and have read pass first, then find the ball in run support. Another idea was to have one of my defensive tackles crash down on the center to hopefully free up the nose for a clean rush. I would then have my other tackle drop into the middle center of the field and flow to the ball. The purpose for this is to provide more coverage in the center of the field where I think a weakness occurs with 5 of 8 players crashing the opponents backfield. Any input or additional suggestions anxiously awaited.
Who Runs The Shotgun
BlueBear replied to Johnp2's topic in Youth Flag FootballOur league (7/8 year olds, 8 on 8) mandates the use of the shotgun. We rush 3 down linemen who have to line up directly over the offensive line (no gaps). It becomes apparent quickly which teams do not practice the snap enough. My plan this year is to implement a direct snap to the ball carrier. My feeling is that the level of difficulty does not increase much for the center to snap the ball at a slight angle versus directly to the QB. The direct snap will eliminate the awkward handoffs and timing issues that often ensue after a poor snap. I plan on running a type of option out of this formation where the backfield executes the same running routes whether they have the ball or not. I feel this will help simplify the responsibilities of each backfield position and enable more players to rotate through. In fact, even if the center snaps the ball to the wrong back, he will still be aware of his assignment and will have a chance to make a positive play. Once this system is ingrained, I plan on expanding the offense. But I think fewer well-executed plays is important with kids this age.


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Paige Hull
It's the time of year when the holidays will start to sneak up on you. In all the hustle and bustle, we like to slow down with some fall baking. It's a great way to try new recipes you've been keeping for just the right occasion or pull out your grandmother's tried and true classics. In my case, it'd be my mom's. She was lovingly called "Cookie MaMa" by her grand kids for her amazing baking talents.Boy, I sure miss her! My favorite thing she use to bake was applie pie with homemade crust. What's your favorite item to bake for fall?
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Vegetables Healthier Than Eating Meat?
An analysis based on two studies spanning 26 years and involving 121,342 people found that for each three-ounce increase of red meat, the risk of cancer increased by 10 percent. They also found a correlation between the meat increase and a 16 percent greater risk for cardiovascular disease.
Overall, the risk of dying from other diseases or illnesses increased 12 percent. This study confirms numerous previous study findings by providing more evidence that eating red meat daily is not only bad for health in general, but significantly increases the risk of dying overall.
The American Institute for Cancer Research's "New American Plate" program recommends filling 1/3rd of the plate with 3 ounces of an animal-based food and 2/3rds of the plate with two vegetable based products, complemented by a whole-grain side dish. Under the "old plate" recommendation, meat was a main entrée where now it is treated more as a condiment, such as topped on a salad or part of a stir-fry made using a healthy oil.
Processed Meats v Vegetables
Studies also found that processed meats are not good for one's health. A long-term diet high in meat processed by smoking, curing, salting, drying, canning or high temperature barbequing has been linked to cancer and heart disease too.
Processed meats include sausages, bacon, ham, hot dogs, salami, jerky, corned beef and canned meat – generally any meat that has been modified to extend its shelf life or change its taste. Instead of eating red or processed meats, 1/3rd of your plate should come from healthier meats including turkey, chicken, pork or seafood. On rare occasion, substitute with a small portion of lean cut red meat.
With the other 2/3rds of the plate filled with vegetable products, not only does it increase fiber content, keeping you fuller longer, but also significantly reduces the number of calories consumed resulting in better weight management. And because vegetables are devoid of saturated fat in most cases, they help lower the risk of cancer instead of increasing it. At a ratio of 2:1, the New Plate program, has twice as much cancer-fighting properties as it does cancer promoting ones.
Limiting meats and increasing vegetables also lower the risk of developing other health conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes and osteoporosis. Comparing all of the risks increased by eating red or processed meats, and all of the risks lowered by eating primarily plants, it is easy to see the smarter choice.
Going Meatless: Vegetable Tips for the Whole Family
Choosing a meatless diet for you and your family is a big decision. Vegetarian and vegan diets are followed by millions of people around the world for various reasons, including ethical, religious, and health ones. For many choosing to eliminate meat from the diet stems from the many health benefits of a plant-based diet.
Vegetables Equal a Healthy Heart
A lot of evidence exists as to the fact that vegetarian eating greatly supports heart health. Additionally, meatless diets help to prevent several cancers, and ensure digestive health. One of the most important health benefits may be that a vegetable based diet can prevent obesity and consequently prevents a plethora of associated medical complications that result from it.
The bottom line is that plant foods are the most nutritious foods available, created by nature to provide you with essential nutrients for good health, disease prevention, healthy aging, and vitality.
Actually, going meatless can be easy once you find out what dishes can be prepared for a family of four who have decided to become vegetarians or vegans. The diet, which consists of whole grains, vegetables, fruits and plant-based fats, such as olive oil, can also include variant foods. Eggs or milk may be included, depending on a vegetarian's personal dietary preferences.
Vegetable Meat Substitutes
There are many foods that serve as meat substitutes to provide you with the essential protein your body needs, and some of these actually contain more protein than beef or chicken. Great sources of protein, all of which serve as meat substitutes, include the following:
Each of the above-listed food can make going meatless a delicious way for a family to become adjusted to life without meat entrees. Going meatless is helpful as a vegetarian or vegan diet provides a higher fiber and carb intake for energy and refueling.
Make Some Substitutions Here and There
In some instances, families may just want to try out the vegetarian or vegan routine. If that is you, then you need not overhaul your family's entire menu. You can just make some substitutions here and there, all which can make a big difference in your meal planning and fare. Instead of chicken stir-fry on Tuesday, serve tofu stir-fry. Make chickpea burgers for Saturday's picnic. Serve black beans instead of steak on Thursday.
Pasta with Tomatoes and Veggies
Begin to cook spaghetti without beef, instead add tomatoes and many vegetables. Serve grilled vegetables more often as a side dish and as a main course.
Making an Easy Transition
Veggie burgers can be substituted for ground beef and stir-fry can include cubed tofu in the pan instead of chicken with vegetables. If you fix tacos for dinner, try using black beans and the fixings instead of meat. You can make going meatless an easy transition when you include such substitutes as tofu, tempeh, seitan, legumes, or beans.
Add Soy Milk and Protein Powder to Make a Smoothie a Meal
Going vegetarian or vegan also includes drinking smoothies. Reduce your meat intake and increase your fruit consumption instead. Not only are the drinks easy to make, they are delicious as well. Add soymilk to the blender concoction if you prefer a creamier drink. Should you choose you could make a meal out of the drink by adding protein powder as well.
Add a Large Salad to the Menu
Make eating meat a thing of the past by including a large salad in your daily menu. Include baby spinach, earthy mushrooms, juicy tomatoes, and olives that have been drizzled with balsamic vinegar. Then add such vegetarian accompaniments as nuts, sliced applies and arugula.
Obtain Some Guidance About Veg v Meat
In order to make family meal planning a breeze, invest in a good vegetarian cookbook or purchase a subscription to a vegetarian magazine. While some families want to try out the vegetarian lifestyle, they are not sure how to proceed. By buying the right reading material, you will have a ready resource to guide you along the way.
Meatless Staples
Staples for a meatless kitchen include potatoes, frozen vegetables, soymilk, flour, vegetable broth, olive oil, rice, pasta, mushrooms, black beans, and olives. Include flavors and condiments such as vegan butter, balsamic vinegar, mustard, soy sauce, lemon juice and homemade salad dressings.
How to Compensate for Meat Nutrients in a Vegetable Diet
How Much Protein Do We Really Need?
Vegetable diets are becoming increasingly popular with more and more people giving up meat for a range of reasons, including concerns about the environmental sustainability of meat production, ethical considerations such as the treatment of animals and due to their religious beliefs.
A carefully planned vegetable diet can be very health, however without sufficient research and planning a removing meat from your diet could lead to significant nutritional deficiencies, which can result in health problems down the road. Read on to discover how you can compensate for key nutrients found in meat when adopting a vegetarian diet.
Different types of vegetable diets
Firstly, there are three main types of vegetarian diets, whilst all focus on consuming plant foods they do differ in subtle ways.
Poorly planned vegetable diets place you at risk of nutritional deficiencies
When choosing to switch to a meat free diet it is important to not make a rash decision and dive in head first without doing your research. By simply cutting out meat products without considering, what you will replace them with can quickly result in you becoming deficient in a number of nutrients that are important for good health.
Many experts recommend starting out slow, like eliminating meat from menus one or two days per week. This allows you to ease into the lifestyle and to find new dishes and recipes to replace that steak or chicken that used to sit on your plate.
Poorly planned vegetable diets are commonly deficient in the following nutrients:
Try to include some of the following foods each day:
Minimize your intake of less nutritious foods
For many vegetarians who fail to plan their diet it is quite common to become reliant on less healthy foods such as cakes, muffins, chips and meat free takeaway foods.
This can be problematic, as these foods tend to be high in saturated fat, sugar, salt and low in the essential nutrients that your body requires. Over consumption of these foods will also displace healthier foods from your regular diet. Feel free to consume these foods occasionally but don't let them become part of your staple diet.
Vegetable diets and children
Children have nutritional needs that differ significantly to adults. For parents wishing to put their child on a meat free diet it is incredibly important to consult with a dietitian so that all their nutritional needs are met. Failure to provide adequate nourishment to growing children can affect growth and development and have long-term health consequences.
As you can see, with just a little planning a meat free diet need not be deficient in nutrients. If you are considering changing to a vegetarian lifestyle be sure to do your research and seek professional assistance from a dietitian to ensure you don't place yourself or your loved ones at risk of nutritional deficiencies.
Detractors of a plant-based diet always seem to return to one major argument. They point out that since eating lots of fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds and berries does not deliver enough daily protein, this type of approach to nutrition is unhealthy.
Never mind that a veg based diet has been proven time and again to be extremely healthy, especially in contrast to most modern-day diets. This argument usually comes from people who are overweight or obese, and whose diet consists primarily of processed foods and fast foods, so you should take it with a grain of salt.
However, that ongoing argument does bring up 2 great questions.
1 – How much protein does the human body require on a daily basis?
2 – Can you get the required protein from a plant-based diet?
Let's answer these questions in turn.
First off, understanding how much protein you need each day is an issue which should be answered by a health professional. So we turned to the globally respected health authority The Mayo Clinic for an answer.
They state that your sex, age, weight and activity level all come together to dictate your daily protein requirements. However, they recommend approximately "5 to 6 ounces of protein-rich food each day" as an average amount. This could be anywhere from 50 to 75 grams of protein.
The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) published by the Institute of Medicine in the United States believes in the following protein formula. They suggest you eat "0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, or 0.36 g per pound" every day. This amounts to anywhere from 45 to 70 grams of protein.
Cooked cauliflower delivers 3 g of protein in just a 100 g serving. Bean sprouts, lentils and peas offer a tremendous 13 g of protein per 100 g serving. Cooked lima beans, kale, broccoli, mushrooms, sweetcorn, spinach and collard greens each deliver between 3 and 7 g of healthy protein in a 100 g serving.
Dairy products and eggs are extremely high in protein. So are nuts and nut butters. Meats are high in protein, but as you can see from the above numbers and requirements, you can enjoy a predominantly vegetable diet, cut back on or avoid meat altogether, and eat more than enough protein to satisfy your daily needs.
Plant-based approaches to nutrition avoid the dangers of processed foods. They also provide plenty of healthy nutrients, minerals and protein as well. If you are thinking about adopting a healthy vegetable based diet, you can rest assured that you can easily cover your daily protein requirements.


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This is a story all about how...
well..for the 80s babies who immediately rapped the rest of that iconic theme in your heads...none of those lyrics that follow in that song are applicable henceforth. But! This is, in fact, a story.
I don't remember the first time I picked up a camera. But one of my earliest memories is of my dad's Pentax: a heavy, beautiful, silver and black piece of machinery that always had a bit of an enigmatic draw. I've always been captivated by art in all of its forms; but particularly in writing, music, and visuals. Still, I went off to college in pursuit of a "real job" because living ones passion is for the gifted and financially free--or so I thought. While in college (Sic 'Em Baylor Bears!), as I studied the brain and behavior (which I still really do love), I picked up a camera, some film, and walked into my first photojournalism course. And I fell in love. I fell in love in the dark room as I watched my film come to life. I fell in love with the ability to capture, not just a beautiful image, but a moment and feeling in time. To conjure a memory. To evoke a visceral emotional reaction.
But I kept running. I went to graduate school--first in Journalism, but after a year I switched back to brains and behavior because of fear (well fear and indecision). I went on to graduate from Baylor (yes, again *coughs* student loans are *coughs* killing me) and became a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. And, don't get me wrong, I love that work. It fulfills a very real, very big, erudite (read: nerdy) part of me. And I LOVE working with children and families with all sorts and shades of needs. But this part of me--the part of me that needs to create--will not be quieted. And so I never stopped. I continued to grow and stretch my creative legs (or lens-haha. Sorry that wasn't funny) and have dabbled in a variety of styles. And as I transition (eventually) to living my passion full-time, I hope to bring some of my background to my work. But my creative passion is in capturing the most natural, most honest parts of life. I like photos with eyes closed, noses squished, hands clasped, fingers intertwined, whips of hair...wild laughter, sincere tears. I like angles, shadows, rich colors, and natural light that inspires a mood. I want to give you photographs that capture the essence of you, your relationship, your family, or your brand. And I promise good fun and good music in the process :)
So what do you say? Let's create something beautiful together.
Houston, TX-based...but I will follow you into the abyss...


text: I guess I should probably be posting this on my other blog, but I was very pleased to discover this morning that Engadget had ascended to the very top of the Technorati 100. We'd been hovering in the top ten for a while now, and spent the better part of this year in second place behind Boing Boing (at least until they were edged out by a massively popular Chinese blog a month or two ago), but it never seemed like we'd actually make it all the way to number one. Not sure how long we'll remain on top, but even if it's only for a day or two it's still extremely gratifying to see that so many bloggers still find us worth linking to. We've got an amazing team of people at Engadget and we're all working like crazy to keep making the site better and better.