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Forman Watercolor Diagrams
Forman Watercolor Diagrams
Series of thirty-six 8"x10" study drawings in watercolor and ink created for landscape ecology education in preparation for my 2014 Trifecta Editions' Artist Residency at Eagle Lake, NY. This mixed media series reinterprets diagrams from Richard TT Forman's Harvard Graduate School of Design class lectures, field trips and publication: Land Mosaics, The ecology of landscapes and regions, Cambridge University Press, New York, 2006. All text, unless noted otherwise, by Richard TT Forman.
Interested in learning more about Richard Forman's seminal landscape ecology work? I highly recommend these publications:
Landscape Ecology, Urban Ecology: Science of Cities and Urban Regions: Ecology and Planning Beyond the City
Forman Watercolor Diagrams: Planning
Fig. 13.3 Spatial patterns produced by three groups of processes. (a) Separate patterns; (b) planned refers to the rea as a whole; (c) unplanned refers to the area as a whole, though some or many places are highly planned and designed. Green area = natural vegetation; white = agriculture; coarse grid = residential; fine grid = commercial.
Forman Watercolor Diagrams: Modeling Mosaic Sequences
Fig 12.8. Models of mosaic sequences. Each area starts 100% dark green and is progressively replaced by a white new-land-type (light green is simply used to identify locations of new land type during the 10% to 50% replacement period). White land type surrounds the landscape. Illustration based on original figure prepared by Kristina Hill.
Forman Watercolor Diagram: Landscape Types and Regions
Fig. 9.10 Six types of landscape based on predominant spatial pattern. (Adapted from Forman (1990b).
Forman Watercolor Diagrams: Moving Patches
Fig. 4.13. Shapes suggesting past origin, present functioning, and future change.
Forman Watercolor Diagram: Habitat Arrangements and Strategic Points
Fig.9.12. habitat interspersion, adjacencies, and convergency points.
A result of interspersing more than two habitats is to produce convergency points ('junctions' or type of 'convert'). Design (a) has one convergency point, while design (d) has one has two. Such locations are of special importance to certain species. Convergency points are important well beyond wildlife habitat. They are often funnels for flows of water, eroded particulates, and mineral nutrients, as well as for moving animals. Thus, they are ideal locations for predators and hunters. Indeed, for the same reason, they are ideal for wildlife-oberserving blinds and platforms (Forman, 2006). Convergence locations are also ideal for ecological-based landscape interventions such as hibernaculum (Borden, 2014).
Forman Watercolor Diagrams: Boundaries and Edges
Fig. 3.13. Eight common boundary surfaces
Forman Watercolor Diagram: Edge as Habitat
Fig 3.12. Wildlife usage and movement relative to boundary curvilinearity. Woodland is pinyon-juniper and grassland is grama-sagebrush. Scattered green dots represent elk (Cervus) and mule deer (Odocoileus), based on track and scat densities. Solid arrows indicate much movement, dashed arrows, intermediate movement, and dotted arrows little movement. P = predator movement (coyote, Canis). Summary patterns based on unpublished data of R. Forman, D. Smith, and S. Collinge from near Taos, New Mexico (USA).
Forman Watercolor Diagrams: Key Processes
Fig. 7.4 Flow rates and stream-bottom particle sizes along river mosaic. Numbers 1 to 8 are sections along the river differentiated by a distinct change or boundary. Dotted line = hillslope. Material entering laterally from a tributary or in subsurface flow also passes through patches and boundaries. Flow rates and particle sizes are represented by large, medium, and small arrows and circles.
Forman Watercolor Diagrams: Wind
Fig. 2.3. Generalized patterns of wind speed and productivity in a field. Relative to average wind speed over forest, thick arrows in field indicate accelerated , and dashed arrows reduced, wind speed. Un-shaded areas of field indicate low plant productivity.
Forman Watercolor Diagrams: Windbreaks and Wind
Fig. 9.1. Flows or movements in an ecosystem cluster and a catena. (a) Flows between a patch and its surroundings in relation to distance and ecosystem or land use type. Amounts of flow indicated by arrows line weights. (b) Flows among five soils in a catena. Adapted from Hole & Campbell (1985) and Woodmansee (1990).
Forman Watercolor Diagrams: Downwind
Fig 10.8. Downwind smoke and pollutant deposits related to temperatures above the ground. Adapted from Geiger (1965).
Forman Watercolor Diagrams: Hedgerows as Habitat
Fig. 6.9. Distinctive windbreak patterns around pastures. (a) to (d) Suggestions for the northern Great Plains of North America (Dronen 1988). (e) used successfully in North America in conjunction with Today I Learned (TIL) education movement (Borden 2014). Orientation is determined by wind and snowstorm directions.


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Jodi + Rich. Avondale, Pennsylvania Wedding.
I knew about a year in advance that this wedding was going to be awesome, because I met these guys at another awesome wedding I shot last year. I was so so flattered when Jodi + Rich asked me to come all the way from Costa Rica to shoot their wedding in PA. It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces there, and great to be back "home" for a few days. Everything was beautiful and full of love and I felt very luck to be a part of it.
One thing I totally forgot about East Coast summers is that it doesn't get dark until, like, 9 o'clock at night. Considering it gets dark here every day at 6 on the dot, all year long, it was really funny to me that I had to wait until I was leaving to get these next two shots.
Thanks, guys, for a wonderful evening, it was so wonderful to see you again. Pura vida.
Venue: Loch Nairn Golf Club, Avondale, PA

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WASHINGTON — Wisconsin Sen. Russ Feingold, a blunt Midwestern maverick who isn't afraid to defy his party, is perfectly placed to make the kind of impression that gets a run for the presidential nomination off to a quick start.
Feingold, a potential 2008 Democratic hopeful, has what his more famous colleague from New York, Sen. Hillary Clinton, lacks: a starring role on a Senate committee that will repeatedly make big news over the next six months.
The big opportunity: a Supreme Court vacancy. Picture a weeks-long nomination battle in the Senate Judiciary Committee, on which Feingold serves, broadcast live on cable news channels. It would be a priceless platform for Feingold to offer Americans a contrast of his views on the Constitution with the nominee's.
Even before then he'll be in the spotlight. Next week the Judiciary Committee will begin hearings on extension of expiring provisions in the USA Patriot Act. Feingold was the only senator to vote against it in 2001.
He'll be in the thick of the battle over whether Democrats can continue to use the filibuster to block votes on President Bush's judicial nominees. Feingold supports the filibuster, saying that he is fighting against "the idea that one party should have a stranglehold on every lever of power."
Sharp questioner
Unlike another potential 2008 contender, fellow Judiciary Committee Democrat Sen. Joe Biden, whose questioning of witnesses tends to become a meandering meditation on life and the law, Feingold poses crisp queries.
Feingold also co-sponsored the McCain-Feingold campaign finance bill, which appeals to reformist and anti-corporate constituencies in the Democratic Party. Last month, he introduced legislation cracking down on the "527" fund-raising groups such as the George Soros-backed America Coming Together which played a dominant role in the 2004 campaign.
If the loss of U.S. manufacturing jobs to lower-wage venues such as China becomes a hot issue in the Democratic primaries in 2008, Feingold, among the major contenders, has the most uncompromising record of opposing trade accords.
In contrast to John Edwards and John Kerry, Feingold voted against the bill to grant permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) status to China in 2000.
In a rebuff to President Clinton, he also voted against the 1993 North American Free Trade Agreement.
In 1999, again directly challenging Clinton, Feingold voted "no" on the war against Yugoslavia. He and Sen. Fritz Hollings of South Carolina were the only Democrats to vote against the war.
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Animated Boehner: 'There's nothing complex about the Keystone Pipeline!'
House Speaker John Boehner became animated Tuesday over the proposed Keystone Pipeline, castigating the Obama administration for not having approved the project yet.
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- Obama faces Syria standstill
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Clinton "has again failed to make the case to the American people and to the Congress for the deployment of U.S. ground troops in the Balkans," Feingold charged in a March 22, 1999 speech.
"As with the Bosnia mission, there is no clear set of goals beyond 'maintaining' a currently nonexistent peace, no timetable for withdrawal, no cost estimate, and no exit strategy," Feingold declared. "This proposed deployment to Kosovo is another in the long line of ill-fated and seemingly unending peacekeeping missions that this administration has chosen to undertake without the explicit authorization of the Congress."
In January Feingold formed a political action committee, the Progressive Patriots Fund, which will help finance his travel across the nation and support Feingold-minded congressional candidates.
The senator returned to Alabama this week to bolster Democrats in a solid Bush state. After going there in November he caused a stir when he wrote an essay for Salon.com in which he depicted Greenville, Ala. as a place of "check-cashing stores and abject trailer parks."
Exploited in Alabama?
He portrayed Alabama voters as exploited by the Republican Party which "asks them to be concerned about homosexuality but not about the security of their own health, about abortion but not about the economic futures of their own children."
One advantage Feingold enjoys is his proximity, as a Wisconsin neighbor, to Iowa, where, if Democratic Party rules remain as they were last year, the party will stage its first presidential contest with caucuses in January of 2008.
"Among activists, he is indeed viewed as a progressive, especially regarding campaign finance, but also on the war in Iraq and the Patriot Act," said Iowa Democratic Party activist David Loebsack. "He is seen as someone who has the courage to stand up for principles."
But Loebsack added, "I think that while he is on the radar screen for '08, he will have to spend some significant time here to consolidate and build upon that reputation. I do believe there is the potential for him to capture a significant share of the Dean supporters."
"I very much want him to run for president," said Dr. Gary Weiss, a Florida neurologist and a distant relative of Feingold, who has given $5,000 to the Progressive Patriots Fund.
Weiss called Feingold "the most ethical, honest guy in Washington." Referring to Feingold's vote against the Patriot Act, Weiss said, "even if it seems politically unwise at the time, he votes to uphold the Constitution."
If he ran and won the nomination, Feingold would give the Democrats a Midwesterner at the top of the 2008 ticket, which could make a difference in a region where the party's candidates have struggled in the last two elections.
Democrats' Midwestern woes
In 2004, Kerry lost Iowa, the first Democratic presidential candidate to lose that state in 20 years. Kerry barely won Wisconsin and had only a 3.5 percentage point margin in Minnesota.
While Kerry eked out a three-tenths of one percent win in Wisconsin, Feingold scored a solid triumph, amassing a 330,000 vote margin over his Republican adversary, Tim Michels.
Michels made the Patriot Act a centerpiece of his campaign against Feingold, saying "all of the other senators got it right ... we haven't had a terrorist attack in this country in over three years.'' He accused Feingold of being "AWOL in this war on terrorism."
He also assailed Feingold for voting against military spending bills, calling those votes "an insult" to U.S. troops.
Feingold seemed to thrive on such attacks: his margin of victory last November was nine points bigger than in his 1998 election.
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Awesome Waterfall on Private Property
and Fungi Falls
Henderson County and Polk County, NC
Saturday, April 23rd, 2016There is a certain waterfall that I have known about for years, but have never visited since it is on private property. I recently got a tip from one of my Team Waterfall buddies on how to access this falls fairly easily without passing by any no trespassing signs.
Me and Mark by an Awesome Henderson County, NC Waterfall
Me and Mark by an Awesome Henderson County, NC Waterfall
Note: for the second time this year I managed to forget my camera, so these photos were taken with an IPhone 4
The land where this waterfall is located is part of a conservation easement. But since it is still technically private property, I am not going to post the name or location of this waterfall.
My buddy Mark joined me on the short hike to this awesome waterfall!
Unfortunately, I somehow managed to forget to pack my camera! So all my photos from today were taken with my Cell Phone (Apple IPhone 4).
Roadside Waterfall - not sure if this one has a name
Mark had also not been to Fungi Falls, so for the second part of the day visit Fungi Falls!
Fungi Falls
Fungi Falls is a long series of drops along Ostin Creek in the Green River Gamelands of Polk County, NC. Since this was a Saturday in the middle of Wild Turkey Season, the access road was open allowing us to drive most of the way.
A GPS track and directions can be found in my original Fungi Falls Trip Report:
Mark and I fully explored the section of Ostin Creek know as Fungi Falls!
Fungi Falls
Fungi Falls
Mark at Fungi Falls
Mark at Fungi Falls
Fungi Falls
Me at Fungi Falls
Mark at Fungi Falls
It was also a great day for wildflowers! I did remember to bring my Macro Lens, but that didn't do me any good without my camera, so again these wildflower shots were taken with my IPhone 4
Showy Orchid
Pink Trillium
White Trillium
Dwarf Iris
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Premiered at South Coast Repertory Theater in April, 2003; subsequent New York production opened in September, 2005 at the Atlantic Theater Company.
Original Cast:
|Jennifer Marcus
|Melody Butiu
|Mr. Marcus/Mr. Zhang
|William Francis McGuire
|Preston/Terrence/Col. Hubbard/Dr. Yakunin/Voice of Computer Translator
|J.D. Cullum
|Adele Hartwick/Ms. Zhang
|Linda Gehringer
|Todd/A Boy
|Daniel Blinkoff
|Jenny Chow
|April Hong
Director: David Chambers
Jennifer Marcus: 22, Asian-American
Mr. Marcus/Mr. Zhang: early 50s
Preston/Terrence/Col.Hubbard/Dr. Yakunin/Voice of Computer Translator: late 20s, early 30s
Adele Hartwick/Ms. Zhang: late 40s, early 50s
Todd/A Boy: early 20s
Jenny Chow: early 20s, Asian-American
Publication: Jones, Rolin. The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow: An Instant Message with Excitable Music. Dramatists Play Service, 2006. Drama Library PS3610.O62777 I68 2006.
Setting: A second-story bedroom, Calabasas, California; now, right now
Language: Contemporary
I know your mom's a raging pain and all, but it's not all bad, ya know. I mean, c'mon, you got Tivo.
Genre/Style: Dramatic comedy
Plot: Jennifer is a 22-year-old engineering genius who was adopted by an American couple as a baby in China. Jennifer's agoraphobia causes her to clash with her over-achieving adoptive mother and spurs her to search for her birth mother. In order to do so, she spends her time re-programming obsolete missiles for the Department of Defense in exchange for robotic parts she then uses to build an android replicant of herself that she dubs Jenny Chow. Once Jenny Chow is complete, Jennifer sends her on a mission to make contact with her real mother in China.
Representative Monologues: Monologues contain the first few lines and the last few lines; please consult the published text for the monologue in its entirety.
p.11-12: Jennifer Marcus is on her computer, emailing someone. It's the opening scene.
(To the audience). Dr. Yakunin says I can trust you. But just because you have a reference like that doesn't mean we're going to work together or that I don't have other options, okay? Let's just say, I've done some research and I know your competition. Ramirez? Bloomstedt? Okay? So I'm not going to take a lot of clandestine bullshit, alright? [lines cut] That was stupid, 'cause hey, you know, I've had dreams of sleeping with my dad, who hasn't? But they're never sexy and it's fucking gross, you know? Okay, weird. I'm a weirdo. Soooo we got off track for a sec, and now we're gonna get back on it. (She sprays the computer with disinfectant. To the audience.) I see you've made some creative investments in the last year. Money in Chilean bonds, a racehorse named "El Jefe." In your line of work I guess you just don't have time to master the basics of money management. Laughing out loud!
p.13-14: Jennifer is working at her computer again. She's communicating with an unknown person.
(To the audience.) Okay, so this firewall is serious. Have you installed it yet? (Pause.) Yes, go ahead, check. (A "hacker alert" noise from the computer. To the audience. Pause.) Oh, that's cute. (She types in something and the "alert noise stops. She sprays the computer screen with disinfectant. We hear a "blip" noise from the computer. To the audience, annoyed.) Yeah, I'm here. Installed? Goooood. You never know which one of the big boys might be listening in, right? CIA? NSA? We have to be careful, oh, and uh, yeah, we need to stick to what we're good at, okay? [lines cut] Oh yeah, and I'm rich. Not super rich. Just regular rich. I feel it's important that you know a little about me, and trust me, okay, you'll need it for the job. This isn't your average runaway case, okay? (We hear a "boink" noise from the computer. To the audienceI.) Christ. Can you hold on for a second? (The music cuts out again. Jennifer types into the computer.) Hello Preston.
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p.65-68: Jennifer confronts Jenny after she returns from China and blames her for things going wrong with her birth mother. In a fit of anger and disappointment, she sends Jenny away. Long scene. Starts with
and ends with
I am very beautiful.
Select Bibliography of Reviews and Criticism: (Note: article title links are to the online versions, mostly UW-only restricted unless designated as open access.)
Hodgins, P. (2003, May 05). `Intelligent design' hits its marks // the relationship between genius and madness is probed by a fine new theatrical voice. Orange County Register.
Shirley, D. (2003, May 05). THEATER REVIEW; 'jenny's' instant message; dazzling stagecraft illuminates the world of a computer-obsessed, ingenious recluse in 'jenny chow.'. Los Angeles Times, p.E1.


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What are the attributes of a great all-star game in baseball? For any baseball league on the planet, the all-star format has become as expected as the end-of-season championship series. It is now a staple of the game. Leagues use the all-star game to motivate players, attract attention for the players as well as for the league and to generate excitement (if not dollars) from fans.
And so what makes for a great all-star game? That is the question I pondered Saturday night after the Arizona Fall League's 2009 Rising Stars game in Surprise, Arizona. This year's was the fourth all-star showcase.
I would argue the criteria for a great all-stars game are pretty straightforward:
1. The best player talent 2. A great fan experience 3. Something to play for 4. Memorable plays 5. Great conditions and a great location
Based on my 5-star criteria, I'd give this year's Arizona Fall League Rising Stars game a 2.5 (possibly a 3.5 if the outcome impacts the championship game, which I do not know and they do not tell you.).
Here are the facts about the league and the Rising Stars game: All 30 Major League teams send their top prospects to develop and accelerate during the fall in sunny Arizona, where they play for one of six teams – the Mesa Solar Sox, Phoenix Desert Dogs and Scottsdale Scorpions in the East and the Peoria Javelinas, Peoria Saguaros and Surprise Rafters in the West.
The 30 teams place their top prospects with teams that are mostly aligned with where those MLB teams play during spring training. The Seattle Mariners are in Peoria, the San Francisco Giants are in Scottsdale and so on. Each AFL team then sends its top players to the Rising Stars game.
I wanted to attend this year's game because my son and I had watched several of this year's Rising Stars when they were All-Stars in the Cape Cod Baseball League a few years ago. Yonder Alonso, Buster Posey, Jason Castro, Chase D'Arnaud, Drew Storen were just a few of the names I remembered from recent Cape League seasons.
Add to that list top round draft picks like pitcher Mike Leake and Josh Fields or hitters like Dustin Ackley, Carlos Triunfel, Brandon Allen, Mike Moustakas, Jemile Weeks, and you've got an unbelievable lineup of talent.
Sadly, the top pitching prospect, Stephen Strasburg, was a late scratch, and other top players also were scratched.
So on criteria #1, I give the AFL a half-star. The one-half deduction is not their fault, but it is a deduction from a fan perspective.
Speaking of fans, I can't give a star on fan experience – especially when I compare this game with the Cape League's All-Star Game. Unlike the Cape League, fans in the Rising Stars game are more like background noise. That was especially true with the MLB Network broadcast, which decided to keep the grassy areas in the outfield free of kids. The network personnel also seemed to keep the game moving along.
Batting practice, which began at 3:30 pm, was closed to the public. In the Cape League it's all part of the celebration. There was no autograph session like there is on the Cape, in fact players blew past my 12-year old who patiently waited for hours. No worries, the prospects happily stopped for the overweight professional autograph collectors who positioned themselves perfectly. Sorry, kid.
This did not detract from the fun of the game, but I do think the AFL is missing an opportunity. Someone who loves engaging fans with the stars of tomorrow should get involved with the AFL. They might talk with someone in the Cape League about how the CCBL does the best all-star game from a fan perspective, short of the MLB.
On criteria #3, I honestly don't know if the Rising Stars game has any impact on the end-of-season championship game. I think the MLB's decision to give home field advantage to the league that wins the All-Star game is brilliant – it gives players and fans some motivation beyond the showcase.
Criteria #4 is really the most important one in many ways. You come to see great players do amazing things. And on Saturday night we saw a very good game.
In the bottom of the 8th inning, with the West trailing by a run, catcher Mike McBride ( the Cleveland Indians catcher pinch-hitting for Jason Castro) hit a two-run home run to give his western all-stars the lead and ultimately the victory. The West won 8-7.
McBride got his game-winning homer off former Cotuit Kettleer Drew Storen, who fans may recall gave up the game-winning hit to allow the Harwich Mariners to win their first Cape League Championship in years.
Game Notes:
• Yonder Alonso definitely gets the Cape League's best performer. He hit .750 with two singles and a double. The two-RBI double was to straightaway center and was hit deep. • Buster Posey had a single and a walk. • Mike Minor, a prospect for the Atlanta Braves, started for the West but had a disastrous first inning. He gave up 7 runs (an ERA of 81), and managed to retire just two batters before he got the hook. A deep hole but the West eventually dug out of it. • Dustin Ackley has the sweetest, smoothest swing I've seen. Moustakas has an in-and-out swing but he delivers good power with it. • During BP Alonso hit to all fields, including the one beyond the fences. • The crowd on Saturday night was more than 5,000, which apparently set an AFL record.
For (Seattle) Mariners fans, I have to call out that we were well represented on the field. Josh Fields was lights out – retiring 4 in a row (all easy fly balls to the right side). Carlos Triunfel had a lead-off homer after hitting a hard shot off his front foot. Ackley showed great discipline at the plate.
On criteria #5, no complaints. Surprise is a terrific stadium and the weather could not have been nicer (especially if you come from rainy Seattle). Traffic and parking were easy.
I hope to see the MLB Network broadcast. I wonder if anyone watched the game? How was it from the comfort of your living room?
PostScript: I just found a fan's video coverage from the game on YouTube.


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Do I really have a choice?
While driving today, I saw a sign that said:
Destiny Drive Closed
Follow Detour
I opted instead to take the freeway.
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April 3, 2008 at 9:08 am
Did you really "opt out" of the direction destiny was taking you? really?


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What It's Like To Be Coached and Why You Should Consider It
One of my action plans for 2016 was getting a coach. I'm extremely grateful that I had the opportunity to be coached by someone that I already knew from the running community and who I consider a friend. Mark is a well known runner in the Los Angeles area and in the realms of social media, not just because he heads up United LA (a local run club), but because he is constantly holding charity fundraisers for the local community. He's got a huge heart, so I always knew I could trust his intentions and that he wanted the best for me. I wanted to share a bit about this experience and why it is something every runner who is looking to reach their potential should consider.
You Don't Have to Plan Your Workouts
This is a huge plus for me. I never realized how much of a relief it would be to not have to decide between what I should be doing and what I felt like doing. I don't have a choice anymore - in a good way. The workout for the day is the workout. Whether I feel like I want to go slow or fast doesn't matter anymore.
You're Held Accountable
This is a positive for me because I couldn't help but think that I had to report back to someone on my workout. It made me push harder or go slower even when I didn't want too. It made me show up every day for whatever I had to do. When I felt too tired to do the last 400 meter repeat, I thought about my coach. I knew he'd text me and ask for my splits and how the workout went, and I knew I didn't want to disappoint him or myself. I know this can also be a negative for some folks who just want to do their own thing, but it kept me on track.
You Become More Aware of Your Body
As runners, I think we get used to the soreness that our bodies experience on a daily basis. Having to report to someone on my workouts also meant being in tune with my body and figuring out what was preventing me from either accomplishing the workout or feeling good afterwards. Soreness is always there, but talking to Mark everyday made me more articulate when my ankles were sore, or my hips, or if the setback was just a mental one.
There is a Solution for Everything
Your hips are sore? Hip opening yoga. Ankles are hurting? Ankle rotations and calf stretches. Your cramping? What did you eat, drink and how can we fix that? Can't do the workout today? We'll adjust. And so on.... Someone is listening and genuinely interested in solving your ailments and doubts to make sure you are the best runner you can be.
Someone is Pushing You Outside Your a Comfort Zone
I'm extremely self motivated and feel that I push myself hard on my own, but let's be real. This only goes so far. I had never done a track workout in my life and had no idea where to start. I would've avoided them forever if it weren't for my coach. And after doing one, I probably would've skipped all of the other ones if I wasn't checking in with someone every day because they are SO HARD. While I dread them every week, it's clear they've helped me improve. A lot of the reason why many athletes don't get better or improve is because they are unwilling or can't figure out how to get outside their comfort zone. A coach helps you do that.
Time and Commitment
This was a struggle for me. I already don't have a ton of time with a long commute every day, family and friend obligations, and marathon training. There's no turning back when you're getting coached. You don't want to waste your time or theirs if you're not fully committed to giving it your all. Committed to making the time for the workout that calls for 9 fast miles when all you have time for is 3. To doing a tough tempo when you're burnt out from work and life and just want to stroll through an easy run or make it a rest day. You have to show up, every day, because your coach is showing up every day for you. It feels like school sometimes, but your teacher is way cooler!
Overall, being coached has been a great experience for me and I would recommend it. We'll see how much it has actually helped me improve when I take on the LA Marathon in 2 weeks. I'm hoping to make both myself, and Mark, very proud :)


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With the weather dipping into the 30s around the DC area, I've really been amping up my skincare regimen. In the summers, it's easy. A little toner and a dab of moisturizer and I'm good to go. But like the geese fly away to warmer temps for the winter, so did my hopes of moisturized skin.
That is, until I was introduced to NUDE Skincare. GAME CHANGER, you guys! You know when you're so in love with a product you feel like a crazy person telling everyone you know? This is NUDE Skincare for me.
When I first opened the package, I was kind of shocked to find rescue oil. OIL? FOR MY FACE? Stop. I can't put OIL on my FACE?!
Or so my naive self thought.
Now I use their rescue oil every morning right after my shower (before my moisturizer) and it keeps my skin super hydrated and soft ALL DAY. Yes, you read that right. All freaking day. And it doesn't stay oily - it soaks into the skin for a happy, healthy glow. It's filled with tons of great stuff like botanical complexes, organic rosemary extract, and tons of vitamins, omegas 3s and other antioxidant-rich ingredients.
And the overnight repair mask? Literally the most luxurious stuff I've ever put on my face. When I'm feeling too lazy to wash my face before bed, I just think about this mask. I'll be honest - sometimes it's the only reason I wash my face.
Another reason I love these products? They're all-natural, vegan and cruelty-free. A lot of people don't know this, but I'm a vegetarian because I love animals…so it's very important to me that my makeup and facial products are kind to animals too.
If you're looking for some facial rejuvenation and a way to protect your skin this winter, I would highly recommend these. You can shop these and more NUDE Skincare products below.


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While all-season tires are designed to provide traction in a variety of summer weather conditions, they are not made to provide grip in severe winter conditions. The primary difference between summer and winter tires is not in their treads, although those may differ as well, but in the rubber that makes up the tires. Winter tires are made with a softer, more silicone-rich rubber compound that stays pliable when temperatures drop below -7 degrees Celsius.
The title "all-season" is a bit of a misnomer in Canada, as all-season tires are really a poor choice for our winter conditions. In above-zero temperatures, all-seasons will perform fine, but you will observe a dramatic difference once temperatures drop.
Switching a front-wheel-drive car to winter tires may actually offer superior traction than a vehicle with all-wheel-drive and all-season tires in the same conditions. A study conducted by the Quebec Ministry of Transport showed that a proper winter tire can improve braking up to 25% over an all-season tire, and can improve collision avoidance by approximately 38%. Of course, combining all-wheel-drive with winter tires will give you the best traction of all in the winter months.
If you're looking to purchase winter tires in Mississauga, Brampton, Milton, Oakville, or anywhere in the Greater Toronto Area, then drop in to Mississauga Kia. We have large selection of winter snow tires for all Kia models in-store.
Winter Tire FAQ
Only two of my tires need replacing at this time. Should I replace just the two?
To ensure optimum stability and handling we recommend that all tires be installed in sets of four. When identical tires are installed at the same time, overall handling is greatly improved.
Can I keep winter tires on my car all year long?
Winter tires are designed with softer tread compounds to allow them to dig into snow and stick to ice. Theoretically, you could keep your winter tires on your car all year long, but they will wear out much more quickly than all-season tires (during the non-winter months) and because they're heavier they would reduce your fuel economy.
Can I put snow tires on just the front wheels?
No. If you live in an area or drive in conditions that require tires with better traction, you should consider installing winter tires, but you must install them on all 4 wheels, not just the drive wheels. Again, be sure to use tires that are the same size as originally specified for your Kia.


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Quotes from Carol Jantsch Master Class
Andrew Hitz
Yesterday I had the privilege of meeting Carol Jantsch, the tuba player for the Philadelphia Orchestra, for the first time. She conducted a master class at the annual summer camp of the Monumental Brass in Fulton, MD. It was an impressive presentation from start to finish that everyone who attended will remember for a long time.
She began the class by playing Patrick Sheridan's arrangement of the Carnival of Venice with piano accompaniment. Her performance was effortless and had an elegance that is rarely found in a solo performance by a tuba player.
Next she played the title track from her solo CD, Cascades. This is an unaccompanied trumpet solo written by Allen Vizzutti which was fantastic. She certainly got the attention of everyone with her performance.
She spent the remainder of the two hours answering questions and coaching four different students. The following is a collection of quotes from the class that I found extremely helpful.
"When we're breathing we try to minimize tension. Tension is the enemy."
"Trick your brain into thinking you have more time to breathe than you do. Don't think of it as having only one beat and panicking."
"Use the entire 16th to breathe. Tell yourself it is a lot of time."
"As low brass players we should be used to taking in more air than we need."
When asked what it takes to win a tuba job with a major symphony orchestra: "A lot of luck." (Then mentioned hard work and talent.)
Concerning how long it took her to memorize her solos: "Not long since I learned them the right way. I played them slowly, then a little less slowly, then a little less slowly than that, over and over."
"You're letting the higher notes scare you. Just relax and blow."
Speaking specifically to female brass players: "Playing a brass instrument takes a lot of air. But if you end up trying to save air you get fuzzy attacks and missed slurs."
"Did you notice that this section is louder because of the breathing scheme we came up with for the section before?"
"When learning double tonguing practice slowly and really emphasize the ka."
Addressing a student working on slurs: "Focus only on the ends of the notes."
"The warm-up/routine part of your practicing should address the weaknesses in your playing daily."
On what she thinks about when playing the first entrance of the Gregson Tuba Concerto: "You're a very arrogant person and you step into a room and command attention."
When having a kid sing his part: "Use your operatic voice so the people in the back can hear you. I don't care about pitch as much as musical inflection."
"When you're playing, about 10% of what you think is coming out so you have to exaggerate everything."
"If you're afraid of missing a note you just need to go for it. Blow through it, throw yourself in there, and there's a good chance you'll hit it."
"It's good to vocalize because it can be hard to get something in your ear without hearing it outside of your body."
"If you're having trouble with an interval play up to the note and then sing it. That's a good way to know if you have it in your ear."
"I play with the metronome on the offbeats because a lot of people ignore it if it's on the beat. It turns on your inner metronome."
"When playing legato etudes down an octave you want to go for as relaxed and smooth a sound as possible."


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When you're a mom and, along with eighteen-thousand other things you have to do during the day, you aim to make a homemade meal once in awhile? Look no further. If you're looking for a simple, healthy and delicious recipe to add to the mix — that your family will LOVE — let me introduce you to my stir fry.
As with all my recipes, they are a little more "art" than science. Some people are measure and portion kind of people and some people are throwers and dashers and dumpers. I wholeheartedly fall into the latter. Regardless, I think you'll find this is super easy, healthy and uuber delicious. That's always my goal.
You will need:
- 1 package stir fry noodles (like this)
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 egg white
- 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
- dash of ground fresh chili paste (to desired heat level)
- Garlic (I use about 3 cloves)
- 1/4 C homemade bone broth (or chicken stock)
- veggies
Your favorite veggies. I use:
- onion
- celery
- shredded carrots
- mushrooms
- sugar snap peas
- bell peppers (green, red, orange and/or yellow)
To prepare:
- Whisk together one egg white and 2 Tbsp cornstarch. Set aside.
- Cut chicken into cubes and season with salt and pepper. Add chicken to the cornstarch/egg mixture and coat. This gives your chicken a light breading that holds the sauce really well. You can skip this step if you're in a rush. But really? It's a cinch, and sooooo good. Plus? Adding egg whites to your diet provides your body with protein, as well as some vitamins important for maintaining your health. Win-win.
- In a skillet, add your chopped garlic to olive oil until it starts to sing. Add chicken.
- While chicken is cooking, clean and slice your vegetables and add them to the pan with the chicken.
- As the flavors are melding together gorgeously, get a pan of water going on the stove. Add your stir fry noodles to warm (about 5 minutes).
- To your pan of chicken and veggies, add about 1Tbsp soy sauce, desired amount of chili paste, and 1/4 cup-ish bone broth or chicken stock.
- Drain noodles, add to stir fry and serve.
And voila! It's soo good.


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First Hiccup for India's Mars Mission
India's mission to Mars, which set off just under a week ago, has encountered its first hiccup.
As scientists tried to increase the speed of the satellite as it orbited Earth Monday, the flow of fuel to the craft's main engine stopped.
Backup thruster engines kicked in to keep the speed up and help raise the spacecraft's orbit, but the satellite's incremental velocity dipped, the Indian Space Research Organisation said.
The spacecraft was unable to reach the desired orbiting height of 100,000 kilometers. The satellite is currently orbiting at just over 78,000 km above Earth and scientists have now altered the mission plan to include an additional engine firing Tuesday to help it reach the correct height and incremental velocity of 130 meters a second. It is currently traveling at 35 meters per second.
The fault was discovered when two coils in the satellite, which are responsible for speeding the satellite up and slowing it down, were turned on at the same time. This led to a blockage of fuel and oxidants to the main liquid-rocket engine.
"The satellite's engine doesn't work when both coils are simultaneously on," a spokesman for the ISRO told The Wall Street Journal.
"This is not at all a setback, we got our redundancies [backup plans] checked by this process," said the spokesman, who declined to be named. He said it was not necessary for both coils to be on at the same time during the rest of the flight plan.
The idea is for the satellite to build up speed in Earth orbit before it is directed towards Mars in a sling shot action at the end of the month. "Everything is on track," the spokesman said.
The journey will take over 10 months and if successful would make India the first in Asia to have reached another planet. Attempts by China and Japan to travel to Mars have failed in flight. The cost of the mission is estimated to be around $73 million, around a tenth the price of similar missions conducted by the U.S.
Follow Joanna and India Real Time on Twitter @jhsugden and @WSJIndia.


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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- InfoSpace (Nasdaq: INSP) hit a new 52-week high Thursday as it is currently trading at $11.90, above its previous 52-week high of $11.89 with 81,919 shares traded as of 11:30 a.m. ET. Average volume has been 260,900 shares over the past 30 days. InfoSpace has a market cap of $459.4 million and is part of the technology sector and internet industry. Shares are up 39.4% year to date as of the close of trading on Wednesday. InfoSpace, Inc. develops search tools and technologies that assist consumers with finding information, merchants, individuals, products, and other content on the Internet. It operates in two segments, Core and E-Commerce. The company has a P/E ratio of 27.1, below the average internet industry P/E ratio of 36.4 and above the S&P 500 P/E ratio of 17.7.
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About NY Pelagic
Brooklyn artist George Boorujy is putting original drawings of pelagic (open ocean) birds in bottles, along with a questionnaire, and launching them into New York waterways as an exploration of our connection to and impact on the ocean and its wildlife, as well as an examination of what we value in our culture – plastic, art, the health of the environment, and by extension, our own health. To learn more about the project and to track its progress, visit NY Pelagic. Be on the look-out for an upcoming collaborative event with NY Pelagic and Underwater New York.
George Boorujy was born and raised in New Jersey. Intending to pursue a career as a biologist, he ended up with a BFA from the University of Miami in 1996. This gateway degree predictably led to a MFA from the School of Visual Arts in 2002. He has exhibited widely, was a 2010 NYFA fellow in painting, and was a 2009-10 Smack Mellon resident. He is represented by P.P.O.W. Gallery in New York, and lives and works on the far western tip of Long Island. With all those other artists. Visit his website to see more of his work.


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Simply put - the education system in Pakistan has failed in producing young adults with skills that are needed in the 21st century: creativity, teamwork and problem solving. We at Khud are going to rectify that. By providing an environment to children where we harness the innate and powerful ability of "self-learning."
Prescription is out. Freedom to roam is in. Why? As Elon Musk put's it:
The world is changing way too fast. We should be looking to empower children so they can solve their own problems. Otherwise they will never be able to keep up. The adage of "teaching someone to fish" could not be truer for our times.
How are we going to go about it at Khud? We are going to be agile - experiment, fail/learn and adapt.
Our starting point – in our first school we provided students with laptops connected to internet and gave them a space to see what they would do. Their response? We need to learn how to type and type fast. They googled around and found a way to test their typing speed. Off to the races!
In addition to our principle of being agile, we want Khud to be data driven. That way we can be objective around determining what works and what does not. We hit gold with "Typing speed" – great data point to track progress. Speed increased 400% in a matter of days:
Shared this data with Dr James Stanfield (who is working with Sugata Mirta around the School in the Cloud initiative) and Sarah Schoengold (who is the TED Prize Project Coordinator) and they too thought it was a great way to measure progress. With all the various efforts related self-organized learning that they know of, they had not seen anyone measuring this. So great news – we are blazing a trail.
We are not going to stop here. Our goal is to find more data points to measure progress and literacy. As easy as this may sound, it is going to be an uphill climb. We are not going to shy away. So stay tuned for more around this.
[Image Credit: Sukhdev Sing]


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I realized it had been too long since I baked anything and was itching to pull a warm cake out of the oven. My only obstacle was trying to determine just what exactly it was I needed to make. There are always so many choices when it comes to things like this and unfortunately, I want to bake something just wasn't specific enough. But then I saw figs, put them in my cart and strolled home.
The figs still didn't have a purpose just yet, but I had a feeling that once I opened Dorie Greenspan's Baking, their destiny would be sealed. I searched the index, flipped to page 192 and a gorgeous fig and cornmeal cake appeared. This really was the perfect cake to welcome fall. It was also one of the last things I made before our lives changed for the better when we brought home our new puppy, Emma, on September 23rd, which just so happened to be the first day of this new season.
I'm not going to be one of those dog parents that posts pictures left and right on the blog, but I couldn't resist showing you just one because, well, she's just too adorable.
Recipe slightly adapted from Dorie Greenspan's Baking: From my home to yours
I was fresh out of ruby port (ok, I've never had any in my cabinet), and wasn't smitten with the idea of buying some just for this recipe. Instead, I substituted fresh orange juice to make the silky fig sauce. A note on cooking times: My cake was done in about 35-40 minutes, to be sure to check it occasionally to prevent burning.
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 cup honey, divided
1 slice lemon
14-16 fresh figs, stemmed and halved
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
Zest of half a lemon
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
3 eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Stir the orange juice and 1/2 cup honey together in a small saucepan. Add the lemon slice and bring to a boil over medium heat. Lower the heat and add figs. Cover the pan and cook 4 to 6 minutes until the figs are soft but not falling apart. Transfer the figs to a boil using a slotted spoon. Continue cooking the poaching liquid for another 10 to15 minutes, or until the syrup has thickened. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt. Add the butter, lemon zest and sugar to the boil of a stand mixer and beat on medium speed using the paddle attachment until thick and creamy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating for 1 minute after each addition. Pour in the remaining 1/2 cup honey, add the vanilla and beat for another 2 minutes. The batter may look curdled, but keep mixing! Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the dry ingredients; beat until just incorporated. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and use an icing spatula to smooth it out. Scatter the poached figs over the top.
Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the cake is puffed and golden brown. Transfer to a rack to cool. Serve warm or room temperature, with a drizzle of the sauce.


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Girl, get back in your circle.
Do you see them? The opposing sides with their defenses up? The steely eyed glances passed back and forth amongst those in the body of Christ - as we're waiting, watching, for one another to make a false move.
It doesn't happen everywhere or all the time. But it's hard to imagine that every community is completely void of the cautious look-around. There are exceptions to the rule, for sure. But it does seem like there are large amounts of people really working hard to draw battle lines, to determine who is right and who is wrong, to clarify who's camp they're in, and these people seem prepared to decimate the opponent they've determined their enemy.
I've been there, so I'm going to go first and confess. I've judged my sisters in Christ - those coheirs of the kingdom, those carrying heavy burdens. I've made sweeping statements about what the state of their souls must be like based on how they dress, what they read, what they post, and who they follow. I treated my sisters like enemies.
I forgot the enemy was the enemy. It's not the author who has a different viewpoint, or the pastor who said the wrong thing. I forgot that Satan, the one leading the charge to cause dissension and confusion and conflict was the only enemy. And then I started to see the battle lines around me, including the ones I'd drawn, and my heart was grieved.
Here's the thing: this happens on a macro level, but it also happens in our churches, our homes, and friend groups. Someone sins, someone slips up, someone does what humans ultimately do and act fallible - and suddenly, WE ARE ALL UP IN ARMS. We can't believe they'd do that! We're incredulous. I thought they were a man of God or a woman of God and if so, how and why could they go and do that: act like a human?!
If we're talking about holiness, the fighter inside of all of us (our pride) is going to work VERY hard to tempt us into only talking about how other people aren't holy. We're going to be tempted to see how that person over there (across the room or across the country) isn't agreeing with the holiness that God has written over their lives. So let's stop right now and make a pact: we'll stay in our own circle of holiness. When we talk about ways we might be falling short of the identity that's ours in Christ Jesus, we'll talk about it like it's just that: ours. Not yours. Not theirs. Not so and so's.
Let's draw a circle around ourselves and say - this is the human I'm most determined to help honor God and I refuse to entertain the temptation to spend my days judging others and treating humans like the enemy.
Is this hard? Yes. Will it massively free us up? Yes. Are there exceptions to the rule? Absolutely.
But you're going to have to read Dance Stand Run to hear a little more about that.
Chapter Three is called "Draw a Holy Circle" and I can't wait for you to read it. If you preorder before the book launches on October 24th, we've got some crazy fun gifts for you. Head here to check them out.


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Capture the Summer: Enjoy a Local Fest
Summertime is the perfect time to take in your city or state's local festivals. In our neck of the woods there are several fests that take place each weekend. There are many instances when there are three to four fests going on at the same time which gives us plenty options.
Last month my family and I received complimentary tickets to attend the Tennessee Renaissance Festival. The Tennessee Renaissance Festival takes place each May in Arrington, TN. This was our first time attending this festival and our first ever attending a renaissance festival. The festival takes place at Castle Gwynn which is a castle that came into existence from a vision of a high school architect student in 1970. Now that the castle is no longer a vision and actually the home of Mr. and Mrs. Freeman, it also is the perfect place to host the annual festival which is inspired by medieval times.
My family and I had a fun time experiencing the Village of Covington Glen after touring the Castle Gwynn. The grounds had several vendors selling and sharing their wares. We were definitely tempted by the food which was good since we had planned to enjoy lunch a the fest. Could we really experience the fest without trying the food?!
There was entertainment in the form of jousting and music. One of the big highlights was being able to ride a school bus from the village to the castle.
We have enjoyed attending festivals as a family because they often provide us with new experiences. Of course, it is usually hot when attending summer fests so I would highly recommend preparing for the temperatures.
Three Tips for an Enjoyable Festival Experience
- Select a festival that everyone in the family can enjoy. Although we are usually eager to try out new things, we do make it a point to choose festivals that are kid friendly.
- Plan to enjoy some of the things that are unique to the festival. We made it a point to watch the jousting because this was a big part of the festival. Jousting is often related to Medieval times so it was important to make sure we took time to view at least one event.
- Dress comfortably and have extra water. Depending on the festival, you can find yourself walking miles. It is important to wear clothes that fit event. We made sure to wear tennis shoes for the festival because we weren't sure of the terrain or how much walking we would be doing. Outside drinks are often not permitted at these types of events so it's important to bring extra dollars for water especially if it is a really hot day.
We are planning to attend several more local festivals this summer. I am excited that each one will be uniquely different.
This week's giveaway is for the Road Trip Journal Ebook created by me. :) In honor of hitting the road even if it's just a few miles down the highway, I am giving away three downloads.
Here's your chance to win a copy of the Road Trip Journal Ebook.
To enter the giveaway:
- Leave a comment and tell us which festival you and your family plan to attend this summer.
- Make sure to sign in with an email address and follow the comments so you will know if you have won. :)
This giveaway is open to U. S. residents ages 18 and above. No purchase is necessary to enter this giveaway.
The winner will be selected at random. Those who have left a comment by 6/21/16 by 11:59 pm CST will be placed in the drawing. The winner will be announced on 6/23/16. The winner must respond by 6/25/16 or the giveaway items will be forfeited, and another winner will be selected by random drawing.
Good luck!
The winners are Darcel, Steff, and Kristin.


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This note is a call for review by Raspberry Pi OpenVG, and EGL experts to try to track reliability bugs in my OpenVG library:
Some users of the library have reported crashes and hangs especially under load where graphics shapes are created repeatedly, or during long-running operations.
My intention is to find out if the fault is in my library or the underlying code shipped with the Raspi.
I have reopened Bug 22: https://github.com/ajstarks/openvg/issues/22
Please post programs, reproducers, discussions, etc. there.
Many thanks.


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LPA Politie
All Antwerp police offices and the client management service were in for a facelift. A common look and feel of the offices improves their recognisability and accessibility.
The design of the new police reception areas combines the feeling of a client focussed shop and the warmth of a pub.
A large shop-window with a billboard at the side of the street leads to a first public zone with a waiting area and a shop. The actual reception area is behind this zone. Visitors here will be helped with first line information. Magnetic information columns and consulting spots are part of this service. Finally there is the so called "concentration" zone that offers the privacy for a confidential interview with an officer.
The interiors have wooden panelling and floors. The entire area is equipped with round pieces of furniture (reception desk, open sitting corners, information columns, ...).


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I'm not feeling comfortable all the time in fact even if I stay in sitting position for a long time I could feel like collapsing already. Especially during the day when we are fasting, I feel worse when I couldn't eat. But of course my condition isn't THAT bad for me to sacrifice my fast. I would still I have to repay my fast anyway if I break my fast so I better be more determined despite of the little weaknesses I'm having. Ouh of course it is not because of the fasting that makes me sick but it is something else. Anyway, the most effective solution for me is to keep lying in the bed or go to sleep. I like the latter more because when I sleep I definitely would not feel anything at all except enjoying the dreams hehehe. Unfortunately I can't be sleeping all the time, can I??? Even if I wish to my mind would never give me a chance unless it is already exhausted.
By the way how's your raya preparation? Despite of we are most probably not going to celebrate raya again this year but still I can't wait for the Ramadhan to end. Don't get me wrong. I love the month but I think my condition makes me prefer the non-fasting month more than Ramadhan. The last time when I wanted the Ramadhan to end fast when I was a kid and this is the first time as an adult. What a shame 😛 Anyway I haven't done any preparation for raya this year since the most we gonna have is most probably a joint raya party like last year. That's it. Raya cookies? I would love to make some but my oven is so tiny one so it will take forever to even finish up baking 1 type of cookies. Considering that I don't even have enough cookies containers or worse any more space to keep the cookies jars. Somehow I believe I could figure this out but sadly my poor condition already enough to make me cancel everything I planned earlier.
Anyway, again like last year; I've already requested from my mom to send my favorite cookies and all. I knew the cookies would not arrive to me in a shapes as how it was sent but still I got to taste my favorite cookies yummy!!! Really can't wait! I asked my mom to send some pineapple tarts, almond london, kerepek pisang, tempeyek and some other kind of cookies. As for baju raya, I just asked my MIL to send me one of my best looking old baju kurung. No need to buy a new one since most probably I won't even wear the baju kurung. Last year I didn't even have any baju kurung with me. FYI, I am the only Malay lady in Matsukawa! ;P
However honestly, as for this year I'm feeling more empty. Obviously of course because I really miss to be at home already. Actually I'm still okay with the miss towards the families because that is still bearable. But what could be unbearable anymore is I miss Malaysian foods! Ouh God how horrible I am! I couldn't stop thinking about foods all the time. Especially at night when I want to sleep my mouth would even be watering when I'm thinking about food gosh!!!
Haih…so anyway this is the tagging game of The 3 Things. I've been tagged by Lina on last August. Sorry ek Lina sebab lambat buat. Tapi hutang sudah selesai ek hehe ;D
Three names you go by?
1. Ina
2. Rina
3. Hazrina
Three physical things you like about yourself?
1. My hair
2. My hands
3. My feet
Err actually tatau la apa nak jawab…
Three physical things you don't like about yourself?
1. My skin because it is so cellulites-prone
2. My tummy
3. Di mana2 bahagian lemak berkumpul
Three parts of your heritage?
1. Sumatera
2. Chinese
3. Hindi
1 + 2 + 3 = Malay hahaha…
Three things you can't stand?
1. Dirty and smelly things e.g people, place especially gerai makan yang lantainya adalah tanah, kawasan keliling rumah kampung papan yang sekelilingnya adalah tanah dan sewaktu dengannya. It's in the blood lah. Since baby lagi I hate certain things berkaitan tanah. Ouh ada sangat banyak cerita berkaitan ini. Baby yang cerewet hahaha!
2. The sight of matches, cigarettes, tembakau, rokok daun dan sebagainya.
3. Hotness!
Ehh ada banyak lagi. I am Mrs. Fussypot. Nak 3 je ke?
Three things that scare you?
1. Makhluk lain…ishhh apa la mana bleh takut kan. Kene takut Allah je kan…
2. Challenges and obstacles. That's why I'm not a challenging person and selalu pilih jalan selamat
3. Unknown circumstances
Three of your favorite shows?
1. Spongebob Squarepants
2. Lizzie McGuire
3. Desperate Housewives
Three of your favorites Japanese Anime?
1. Shin Chan
2. Doraemon
3. The Secret of Akkochan
Ehh anime ke semua ni? Macam tak tergolong je hehe…
Three of your favorite current songs?
1. Hey There Delilah – Plain White T's
2. Ermmm apa2 la lagu yang sedap didengar…
3. Takbir raya kot? hehe…
Three movies you can watch over and over again?
1. Shrek
2. 50 First Dates
3. Citer P. Ramlee yang klaka2…
Three movies you would like to watch?
1. Ratatouille
2. Mmm ntah ler…apa ek?
3. Apa2 jela asalkan best..
Three of your everyday essentials?
1. Kiss him
2. Melakukan sexual harassment terhadap si suami
3. Tido with my legs under his legs. If not pun wajib menyimpul2kan my kaki with him. Kalo tak aku takleh tido.
Three things you're wearing now?
1. Hooded sweater
2. Sleepwear
3. Lingerie
Three things you want in a relationship?
1. Loyalty
2. Responsibility
3. Loads of love
Three physical things about the opposite gender that appeals to you?
1. Face
2. Whole body especially butt and height
3. The way he moves and talks…Ehh physical gak ni kan…Penting ooo. Sebab sebagai contohnya saya pernah xsuka my exbf sbb cara dia jalan ohoh! Dia jalan okay je tapi mata aku tak suka nak wat camner kan?
Three bad habits?
1. Panic and worry easily
2. Pissed-off easily
3. Sensitive and suka merajukkk
Three of your favorites hobbies?
1. Doing things that can be done on Internet
2. Reading…more to surfing la kot…
3. Sight-seeing and makan-makan…
Three careers you're currently considering pursuing?
1. Ermmm being the housewife
2. Setiausaha sulit suami saya
3. Banker si suami sebab keje saya adalah mengira dan mengecheck duit beliau muahaha!
Three place you want to go on vacation?
1. Anywhere interesting in Middle East
2. Anywhere interesting in Africa
3. Anywhere interesting in Europe
Three kids name you like?
1. Must not start with alphabet Z
2. If possible should not start with alphabet A
3. If possible not the so common ones
Three things you want to do before you die?
1. See all my beloved ones happy
2. Perform Hajj
3. I have got all I want to have and did all I need to do…
Three things you're stereotypically a girl?
1. Nagger
2. Fussy
Initial of three crushes?
1. Mmm…?
2. Arghhh…?!
3. 'A' sweetheart… XOXO
Three people I tag to do this?
1. Ainul
2. Dayah
3. Sesapa jela yang nak buat okay… ;D
So that's all my entry for today. Happy making raya preparation to everyone. Be careful on the road. Drive safely!!! ;D


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This time around, I was fortunate enough to witness the water festival from the eve right to the second day and let me tell you, this is one amazing festival to attend, provided you do not mind getting soaked.
This fun water splashing festival actually started around 2005 as many Malaysians would head across the border to participate and enjoy the Songkran Festival. For the Thai people, usually they would wrap up the fun just after dinner but the Malaysians would continue in celebrating this thus was born the Midnight Songkran in Hat Yai.
These days, the soaking even starts in the morning on the eve of the festival. So, if you are headed here ahead, you would be in for a load of splashing fun in Hat Yai.
Spectators and locals exchange splashes on the streets of Hat Yai
Below is a series of pictures taken by me during the Midnight Songkran 2012 in Hat Yai. I literally wrapped my DSLR camera with a plastic bag as I knew that I was bound to get soaked here.
The trick is to be ready for splashes from all directions but the best tip is to bring a underwater casing for your camera if you have one. I managed to capture Songkran pictures in the day and also night therefore this article focuses on the night activity.
For those heading here this year, make sure you are well prepared and also very supportive in all ways. This means, all kinds of people are going to be splashing water at you.
From normal water to ice cold freezing water. Below are various pictures taken throughout the town of Hat Yai during the midnight Songkran water festival. Click on them to see the full size.
Midnight Songkran Photos
Official Hatyai Midnight Songkran poster
The streets of Hat Yai get really crowded after 8pm
Local powder sold for the Songkran
Hat Yai goes into a water battle at night
Locals ride around in pick up trucks and soak anyone in the way with cold water
A Muay Thai Boxer gets ready for showdown
Locals getting powdered on the streets
|A Thai girl armed with a Minnie Mouse water gun
During the night Foam Party on the streets of Hat Yai
Some of the delicious Thai food available all around Hat Yai during the Songkran Festival
Thai ladies soaked while riding bikes
Police and Military doing checks on people coming to the Songkran
Free concerts and shows were found throughout Hat Yai town
On the streets of Hat Yai, no one was spared
Happy and cheerful Teenagers roam the streets
Even the Thai Police was seen in a jovial mood at the Midnight Songkran
Water being thrown at people but I was at the back...
For those exploring further, here is an article of Where to go in Hat Yai which lists the many interesting places around Southern Thailand.
If you are planning to go there, make sure you book your hotels in the main part of town, that is the most strategic location. If you are driving there, make sure you get your documents all prepared and go one day earlier.
If you are planning to go there, make sure you book your hotels in the main part of town, that is the most strategic location. If you are driving there, make sure you get your documents all prepared and go one day earlier.
Hatyai Midnight Songkran
Date: Around April
Venue: All over the city
More info: Tourism Thailand Website
For those interested in witnessing this amazing water festival next year, you should book ahead as it starts on the 12th of April, one day before the actual festival.
If you have witnessed the general water festival in other parts of Thailand, then you should really experience the Hat Yai Midnight Songkran.
If you have witnessed the general water festival in other parts of Thailand, then you should really experience the Hat Yai Midnight Songkran.
Hat Yai Midnight Songkran Reviewed by Malaysia Asia on Saturday, March 02, 2013 Rating:


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Second night of the wife's trip out of town. Usually at this point, I'd probably pull out the Jambalaya, but I was feeling a bit difficult. Like I should make something different. Movie theme seems to be Science Fiction Mind Trip.
Marinated some chicken breast strips with chile powder, garlic, Lemon, and olive oil.
But a green rice with a lot of parsley and Marjoram.
And Brown Rice.
The Vieux Carre is one of my favorite elaborate (by my standards) cocktails. 1 oz Rye Whiskey, 1 oz Cognac, 1 oz Sweet Vermouth, a generous teaspoon of Benedictine, dashes of Peychaud's Bitters and a dash of Angostura Bitters. Twist a lemon zest over the drink and drop in. Built and stirred on the rocks, right? No bachelor drink should involve no more than one vessel.
I dunno, I found Source Code to be less compelling than Inception, even with the annoying presence of Leo di Pooplio in Inception. The ending of Source Code was just chicken shit, happy bullshit. Well, I have high hopes for tomorrow's installment of the "wife's out of town dumb movie trilogy". We're going for a "Sucker Punch". I think it will be the best of the three.


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Welcome to the site dedicated to all of us that have become or are on way to become a jack-of-all-trades (JOAT) for one reason or another. For me, my father is a JOAT, so I learned many of my physical trades from him (i.e. working on cars, home improvement, etc…). Like most kids, I started college with no direction and no real passion for any particular field of study, so I looked at what careers paid well and were in high demand…and I took many classes from multiple colleges.
Ultimately, I become a thick-client developer and once that field started to lose demand I shifted my focus and my career to web development. This currently satisfies my need for the mentally challenging aspect of life. As far as the work I truly enjoy…well like a true JOAT, it depends on the day. We're passionate and curious about everything, but we don't have the time nor the interest to worry about the small 'stuff'. We're highly efficient up to 90%; as far as the last 10%, we let the OCD-driven folks finish the project.
With that said, I hope that this website helps you to either complete some project or to try something new. Enjoy!


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I had the good fortune of sitting in on Debra Mastaler's link building presentation at SES Chicago last week. Mastaler is commonly regarded as one of the primary thought leaders in link building. Her presentation didn't disappoint.
The presentation on link building basics was a guided tour, starting at the beginning of a link building campaign. She offered an array of link building concepts and tools that ended in quite sophisticated approaches.
It was a session jam-packed with interesting tips, tools, and concepts that gave the audience a lot to consider.
Let's focus on three particularly valuable tips that really jumped out at me. These are things that aren't always implemented when building links, but should be.
Tip 1: Diversity, Balance of Links are Key
You get in a rut so often when building links. Maybe you submit to directories all the time. Or maybe you're trying to get press releases submitted. Or possibly you use comments in blogs to get links.
Mastaler said to do all of these things. The engines continually look at the types of links you have. If your links are all of one particular type, it's likely to throw up a flag of suspicion, so vary the kinds of links you have.
Tip 2: Use Alert Services
This was a particularly interesting tip. While I use alerts from Google and Twitter, I hadn't looked into the other services she recommended. These kinds of services can be used for tracking changes on your competition's sites and also to keep an eye on the journalism field to see what topics in your target industry are being written about.
Two of the interesting alert service sites she mentioned were TrackEngine and WatchThatPage.
Being aware of the changes in your industry and your competitors can help you pick up potential link building opportunities. These will give you clues to what you might consider writing about to garner more links to your site.
Tip 3: Create a "Link to us" Page
People need to be guided directly into action. Creating a page like this can help guide people through what you want them to do for you.
For example, if I make a video about someone's company or product, ask them to put a link to the video somewhere on their site. They almost always are happy to do it. But if you don't ask, then they don't do it. It probably just doesn't occur to them.
Mastaler suggested that you let your vendors and clients know about this page. You might also offer an incentive for linking to you. She said that even something small, like a T-shirt, can often be incentive enough for people to link to you.
There were so many good tips. I just simply couldn't end at three. Here's one more.
Bonus Tip: Fix Crawl Errors
Go through Google Webmaster Tools and look at links that are pointing to 404 pages. This is potentially a huge opportunity to get links that you already had.
First, be sure that you have your site listed in the Google Webmaster Tools program. You can find a ton of data about your site within this area.
Then go through the tools and look for pages that no longer exist on your site. This can be found in the "Crawl Errors" section of Webmaster Tools. It will show you which sites are linking to these pages.
You can then either put the page back up or you can contact the person who gave you the link and ask them to change the link to a page that actually exists on your site.
These links are yours for the taking.
If you ever get the chance to hear Mastaler speak, I highly recommend you take the opportunity to do so. She is a wealth of link building information.
Mastaler's company, Alliance-Link, offers link building services and link building training, and you can get a lot of other great link building tips from her blog.
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text: Summertime is here. After a spring spent largely at home in Nashville, I'm excited to head out and explore again. I'll be teaching music at a number of gatherings around the country, as well as performing at some festivals with a few regular concerts in between. I hope to see you out there somewhere along the road!


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During summer I love to stay in Arendal, the place I was born and spent 19 years of my life. Arendal is the administrative centre of Aust-Agder county on the southern coast of Norway. If you want to travel to Norway this is the area where you are likely to have the best weather during your stay. The area around Arendal have in average the highest number of sunny days during the year of the entire country.
I love the place I was born. The city was first mentioned in 1528, and grew during the 18th century into one of the largest commercial centres in Scandinavia. During its peak, more than 600 sail ships belonged to the wealthy families in the city.
The area has a rich cultural, architectural and historical heritage. As the city throughout its history was built in wood several fires ravaged the historic city centre, but there are buildings that escaped the flames.
The oldest houses here may be as old as 400 years. At that time there were islands where you today find streets and squares. In fact Arendal was called the Venice of the north, due to the fact that there were channels rather than streets that separated the houses.
Pollen, the old harbour, is the only remains of the old channel system. On the left you have Langbrygga - the long quay that burnt down during the last fire in 1868 and was rebuilt in bricks, on the right side you see houses built in the late 17th and early 18th century and the 82 meter high tower of Trefoldighetskirken (Trinity Church) that was built at the peak of the city's wealth in the 1880s.
During summer there is a hectic life here and you find speedboats, yachts and traditional wooden boats side by side. One of my favourite past times is to sit here and eat freshly boiled shrimps out of a paper bag and look at the hectic life.
Or you may visit the market square, once the place where you could buy fresh produce from the areas around the city. The tradition is still alive as you can buy fresh flowers and vegetables here, and there are farmers markets regularly where you can buy specialties produced in the area.
The yellow house on your left is Bondeheimen, the only house that survived one of the large fires and it dates back to the 18th century. When I was a kid, we often went here to eat at the local tavern that served traditional Norwegian food. Sadly it is now gone.
The city has not entirely escaped urban planners, but lately new architecture of a high standard has made the city more beautiful, than more ugly. The new culture centre is a good example of this.
The largest square of Arendal was the location of its bus terminal. On this square you found a six floor building. The urban planners proposed to tear the office building down, and build a brand new cultural centre here, and succeeded. Today you find this example of beautiful contemporary architecture here and a large shopping mall was built on what used to be a parking area.
The latter has brought the customer back to the city centre, as it was slowly dying out due to the construction of a large shopping mall (or shopping area) at Stoa. The mall has once again made Arendal city centre a place for shopping.
If you want to see another area that might give you an impression of what old Arendal once looked like, I recommend the old area at Barbu bukt, a bay east of the centre.
Lykkensborgveien and Hulveien are two old narrow streets with wooden houses from the 18th, 19th and 20th century in beautiful harmony. The history here goes back to the late 1500s.
I have heard a story that Jens Munk, the famous explorer, was born in one of these houses in 1579. I have not been able to verify the story or do not know in which house he was born. What we do know is that he was born at Barbu.
I love my city, and I do recommend a stay here during summer. There are so much to do in the city and the area around. An English friend of my sister once described it as the Provence of the north and I do agree. This is the place to stay from June to August. You may enjoy the world during the rest of the year.


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We travel to villages in developing countries and pay Fair Trade wages for high quality home decor, jewelry, and fashion accessories from artisans in need of sustainable income.
ExoticWorldGifts.com was created to connect the struggling artist with compassionate buyers around the world.
In Oct. 2007, we had just finished buying products from the long neck tribe in Northern Thailand when we came upon an elephant camp where we took a video of an elephant painting the image of an elephant. We posted the ORIGINAL Elephant Painting on YouTube and it went viral and has now been viewed by more than 9.3 million people worldwide.
The sale of the original elephant paintings on ExoticWorldGifts.com help provide sustainable income for the well-managed elephant camp that we support as well as support elephant conservation.


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Tasks course report
In this article we would like to inform you about the tasks we take part in, for several months. Webgift web services participate in a high-demanding open-source project, which according to the time schedule will be published in the following months. It is the Elxis CMS content management system, with the code name "Nautilus". The 4th generation of this CMS will be available to download for everyone who is interested and we are particularly happy that we are a part of this.
As you can see from time to time in the "Current Projects" module to the right of our website, we have taken on various sections. Now we work on the public part of the management system, while in the past we have covered the development of the public part's basic modules and also the development of the multimedia management application that addresses to the website's administrators.
All the above require several hours of research, analysis, development and implementation, but the will to create and evolve can surpass any obstacle that we encountered.
At this point we would like to thank the isopensource.com company, mr. Ioannis Sannos, who with his guidance and his general contribution, has helped us greatly all these months and also the rest of the community's team for the excellent cooperation.
A few words about Elxis CMS - Nautilus
The Elxis CMS is a content management system, fully developing and instantly evolvable. In the past, the security that gives to the users-professionals and also the searching (SEO system), has put it among the top CMSs of the world. Luckily for us, the above 2, aren't the only reasons that we recommend to the specialists-companies to use it.
The Elxis CMS Nautilus is developed with fully object-oriented programming and is remarkable to mention that has been written manually from scratch! Only 0,01% is from exterior libraries imports.
Several functions that we haven't seen in any other management system have been embedded and also the information structure which is presented to the final user has been altered, making it a friendly environment.
It's a Greek effort and it would be a great satisfaction for us, that the country's professionals make the right choice from now on.
External Links
- Official Elxis CMS website
- Elxis Forum Area
- Elxis Download Center
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Family caregivers who are assisting an aging, ill or disabled family member or friend can take part in a range of programs and services offered through The Caregiver Resource Center, a program offered in partnership by CCE Sullivan and the Sullivan County Office of the Aging. We invite you to explore these pages, find out about what we offer, and call or come by to take advantage of all that we offer.
Caregivers make up all segments of our community~ Mothers & Fathers, Husbands & Wives,Sons & Daughters. The Office for the Aging knows that 80% of all care that is received by our older population is given through an informal care system made up of family members, friends and neighbors.
Their compassionate care & determination makes it possible for an elderly, ill or frail family member or friend to receive the help where and when they need it.
The multiple responsibilities of a caregiver equals a job and a half!
If not for all of the support provided by our informal caregivers, many elderly Sullivan County residents could not stay in their homes.
Cornell Cooperative Extension and the Office for the Aging of Sullivan County work together to help both the senior and the caregiver. Services assist those who are caring for a family member and help the senior to remain in the lifestyle of their choosing for as long as possible.
Caregivers can call the CRC for general assistance, and for referrals to area agencies that would provide services appropriate to their unique situation.
A Caregiver Support Group meets the Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm at Cornell Cooperative Extension, 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road in Liberty. The support group offers a safe place for caregivers to:
The Office for the Aging Case Managers coordinate support services, meeting the senior's needs. Caregivers are invited to participate in these support plans. The Office for the Aging can be contacted at (845) 794-3000 ext. 5000.
A temporary break from caregiving responsibilities can be arranged by utilizing adult day services, in-home care or short-term placement in a long-term care facility. Arrangements are made by the Office for the Aging.
The Caregiver Resource Center is a co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging of Sullivan County and is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging's Caregiver Program.
Bonnie Lewis, RN
Dependent Care Subject Educator
(845) 292-6180 Ext. 122
Last updated July 26, 2019


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Download the Match Poster for Farnborough's Home game with East Thurrock United taking place on Monday 11 January, kick off 7:45pm.
Monday Night Football returns to The Rushmoor Community Stadium for the first time this year, with East Thurrock United the visitors in the Ryman League Premier Division.
Kick off is at 7:45pm.
- Please invite your family and friends along!
Please do your best to help us advertise our upcoming Home fixture by sharing the Poster via social media sites, printing off copies and distributing them.
Click the above Poster to enlarge
Supporters can also confirm their attendance by joining the Facebook event page here.
Thank you for all of your continued support!
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