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We ducked in for a quick wander in the Queen Victoria Building. It really is amazing and in spite of it being restored quite a few years ago, it is holding up well.
I only included this blurry photo because the staircase fascinated me.
Over the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the 244 bus we travelled, along the congested Military Road and before you know it, we were in Middle Head Road and getting off the bus. I had planned this trip quite carefully, but I was thrown by the beginning of Mulbring Street being called The Tar. At the end of The Tar, steps led us down to Mulbring Street and a steep descent. 'We don't have to walk back up do we?" R queried. His knees were giving him problems. "Trust me. As if I would do that." A photo looking at the impressive Mosman housing. Balmoral Beach on Hunters Bay is part of Mosman.
Oh, I thought it would be big open parkland. Instead it is a narrow bush track. Light rain began to fall, so I was glad of the protection the trees gave us. It was a nice walk but there were always a bit of a house in sight.
What have we here? A man made cutting. Why?
Ah ha. A tram to Balmoral Beach ran through the cutting. Much of its convoluted route is now housing but its path through the cutting leading down to the beach remains. This isn't original track.
Pity this is so out of focus. You will just have to go back to my 2008 post to read a little about the tram to Balmoral Beach. There is a map in the post too, so you can see where we walked.
Almost at the centre of the photo is metal work driven into the rock to support the electric overhead wires.
Most beautiful Sydney Beach? Not on an overcast day. It was rather nice though.
It was calm and so peaceful in the wealthy and white enclave. Even if you were several metres away from the road, if you turned towards it, a motorist would stop in case you may want to cross the road.
This building in the distance grabbed my eye, roughly north of the beach. Anyone know what it is?
You need serious money to live in one of the beachside residences.
This is Rocky Point, opposite to where the tram line ended in Mandelong Road after running along the beach front.
A walkway across to Rocky Point. I guess there is water under the bridge at high tide.
Bathers Pavillion.
Billy was a local dog and seen daily in the streets with his owner. When Billy died, local people funded this memorial to him.
A fine rotunda.
We puzzled a bit at the high rise towers across the water, to the left of this photo. Once we saw the two large ferries, we realised it was Manly. It was nearing lunch time, but R seemed disinclined to eat at one of maybe three cafes. Instead we bought an icecream and drink from the beach kiosk.
No, we did not have to walk back up the hill to catch the bus. The 245 bus terminus is the old tram terminus and we weaved and climbed our way up from the beach and quickly arrived back in the city. Do you fancy having a look at the World Square shopping centre, I asked R? We could have a spot of lunch there. Long was the site of World Square a hole in the ground, viewable from the defunct monorail. Hmm, bit of a walk. We could get a bus? No, we will walk. Later when looking at something bus related, I realised the free 555 bus
Generally I think Sydney has done a better job of keeping its old buildings, but it is just my impression.
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by Roger
We have an 18 x 33 oval pool. The wall buckled this winter and there is a nice size crinkle at the bottom right near one corner and a few small holes and rips also. Can this wall be saved and if not can it be replaced and where. I'm not sure of the brand, it was given to us years ago. Thanks for any help, Roger
Hi Roger. Most above ground pool sidewalls can be flattened out and repaired. More detailed information about sidewall repair can be found on this page.
Pool Wall Repair
Finding parts for your pool is going to be difficult without knowing the make and model. Sidewalls are cut to slightly different lengths so just because you get an 18 x 33 wall does not mean it will fit your pool.
Hopefully your sidewall can be repaired but if you are going to look into replacement parts these pages may be helpful.
Parts For Above Ground Pools
Above Ground Pool Parts
If the wall is very rusty repairing it could be risky. If it is not just keep in mind that the pressure is greatest near the bottom of the pool so any patching you do should be much larger than the hole.
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Creased Pool Wall
Our 33 ft round pool collapsed over the winter and the wall now has creases. Can this wall safely and successfully be reused? If so are there any tips or precautions to take.
Hi If it were mine I would reuse it. The best way to fix it is to completely remove it, lay it out flat, and remove all the creases. You might be able to do a decent job with it still in the pool, but removing it is better.
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3D Models for the boards and Expansions
Patrick Rainsberry
Wanted to make a new thread on this. Hey can you guys make the 3D models available for the Onion and expansions? I saw the mechanical drawings on github, but it looks like the drawings were made from 3D models originally? What software did you use?
If you get me the models i'll publish them in a really cool way that would benefit the community.
I want to do some cases that we can 3D print.
This is what happens when a mechanical engineer gets his hands on electronics, we want to make a case haha


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UC Berkeley Study: Passengers Pay Half of $32.9 Billion in Flight Delay Costs
(BERKELEY) -- A study released Monday by the University of California, Berkeley found that domestic flight delays cost $32.9 billion, with $16.7 billion of that cost falling onto the lap of passengers through lost time and expenses.
"This is the most comprehensive study done to date analyzing the monetary cost of airline flight delays," said Mark Hansen, UC Berkeley civil and environmental engineering professor and lead researcher on the study.
The study, which was commissioned by the Federal Aviation Administration, analyzed data from 2007 that was intended to calculate the financial impact of flight delays on both airlines and passengers, the cost of lost demand, and the collective impact of these costs on the U.S. economy, according to UC Berkeley.
Study results ultimately showed that "decreased delays directly correlate with increased costs." The $16.7 billion costs carried by airline passengers was calculated "based on lost passenger time due to flight delays, cancellations and missed connections, plus expenses such as food and accommodations that are incurred from being away from home for additional time," said UC Berkeley researchers. "The FAA commissioned the research because previous studies had discrepant numbers in some key areas of concern."
"The significance of this study is its use of innovative techniques to quantify the total cost of congestion to the aviation industry, the economy and society," said David K. Chin, director of performance analysis and strategy at the FAA's Strategy and Performance Business Unit. "These innovations created new economic measures for airline schedule padding, passenger delay impact and lost productivity," said Chin.
According to the report, "not all delays can or should be eliminated, especially delays due to mechanical failures and severe weather that are necessary to protect passenger safety."
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Our work has expanded not only throughout the UK but internationally too.
Sajda Mughal and the delegation.
Left to right: third from left, Mr Louis Susman, former US Ambassador to the UK and fourth from left, Sajda Mughal from JAN Trust who led the delegation.
An eight member British Muslim women's delegation from the UK visited the United States of America in April 2010 with JAN Trust as part of an exchange programme. The aim was to explore Muslim life in the US, promote the British Muslim lifestyle and highlight how both countries have progressed since the terror attacks they faced in 2001 and 2005.
Sajda Mughal from JAN Trust developed this project and led the group from JAN Trust. She promotes women's empowerment and carries out extensive interfaith and cohesion work which stems from her experience as the only known Muslim survivor of 7/7 London bombings.
Sajda Mughal (fourth from left below) from JAN Trust was privileged to meet with the US Ambassador to the UK, Mr Louis Susman. He was intrigued to hear about our delegation to the US and was delighted that we had such a great experience and insight into the country.
JAN Trust hosted an exchange with Italy of young people aged between 15 – 25 years of age, aimed at promoting better understanding between religions and cultures which explored the many different 'faces' of Europe. This exchange helped these youngsters see what cultural diversity actually means.
At a Synagogue
At a Masjid
What one Italian participant thought!
We expanded on our work in India when a delegation led by our Director Sajda Mughal OBE visited the country.
The delegation met with individuals from different social, educational and civil society organisations with the hope of improving understanding of the key interests and concerns of Muslims in India and having an opportunity to share the experiences of British Muslims.


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Strategies for managing pain
If you are like most people with lupus, you have experienced pain at some time, especially muscle and joint pain or headaches. However, the types of pain associated with lupus usually go away when inflammation and disease activity are brought under control.
Chronic and often severe muscle aches are the main symptom of fibromyalgia, a disease that affects about 30 percent of people with lupus. Although fibromyalgia is still not well understood, its diagnosis is based on widespread and often extreme pain and sensitivity at 18 "tender points". These points occur on both sides of the body at the same time, in the areas of the neck, shoulders, chest, hips, knees, and elbows.
Because there are risks and side effects with pain medications, it is good to know some other approaches to pain relief.
30% of people with lupus also have fibromyalgia, a common cause of widespread pain
A variety of medicines can help ease pain caused by lupus and fibromyalgia. Pain medicines are helpful, and in many instances necessary. But, because there are always risks and side effects with medications, it is good to know some other approaches to pain relief.
Joint and muscle pain can benefit from heat application. Moist heat soothes painful joints much better than dry heat; soaking in a hot tub, sauna, or whirlpool, using a moist heated towel, or taking a hot shower can be helpful.
Ice or cold applications are advisable only for strained or twisted muscles or injuries. Follow the RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation) method to relieve pain, reduce swelling, and speed healing. Begin right after the injury occurs and continue for at least 48 hours.
Behavioral techniques, such as progressive relaxation, meditation, self-hypnosis, focused breathing, low-impact yoga, Tai Chi, and guided imagery also can be effective tools for pain management. By directing your mind's attention away from the experience of pain, these methods help to relieve the stress and tension that can actually make pain worse. Safe and easy to do at home, these techniques have the added benefit of allowing you to take control of the pain, rather than just reacting to and suffering with it.
Other alternative health and healing practices also are used for pain relief and may be effective for you. Among these techniques are acupuncture and acupressure, and biofeedback. If you are considering complementary or alternative treatments for pain or other symptoms, discuss these first with your physician.


text: Rainy days call for moody music, and I made this playlist about six months ago one a day just like today. There used to be this really great website called Designers.MX, where graphic designers would make playlists of music they're loving and then design cover art to accompany them. I was bummed when the site took a break for about a year, but it's on it's way back and I'm thrilled! It's a great source to find new music and be inspired by other creatives' work. So I've been thinking about making playlists and covers again, and I wanted to share an old one in the meantime. Enjoy!


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If you take care in crafting you keywords, you can increase your rank on Google and generate more sales. Choosing a balance between "body" (slightly specific) and "tail" (even more specific) keywords is the optimal strategy: "head" (very general) keywords are not particularly helpful. Keyword Planner is a great resource for coming up with keyword ideas, but as your competition will likely also be making use of it, you should probably be creative and also use sites like Amazon, Google, and Wikipedia to come up with possible keywords. Make sure to use Keyword Planner to check the popularity and sale probability of your possible keywords (pay attention to the Adwords CPC value), and be sure to inject your high-probability long tail keywords into your content.
Some Keyword Finding Tips
- If you don't refine your keywords, you will likely be lowly ranked due to strong, influential competitors. Pick one keyword for a page and focus on that keyword, using LSI terms throughout.
- Google Adwords Keyword Planner (GAKP) is a great resource for coming up with keyword ideas, but as it's a fairly well-known resource, you have to think outside the box as well. One key metric is the CPC value. That can help you determine which keywords are most valuable to advertisers, as the platform involves bidding for keyword placement.
- It's not enough to just come up with a list of good keywords: you also want to find LSI terms that are closely related. By using LSI terms generously, your content will sound natural and also be highly relevant to Googlebot.
Pay Attention To The Small Details In Your Keyword List
Remember, every keyword is simply the language of your market when they are searching for products and services online. As such, you'll see speech patterns showing up again and again, if you pay attention. Using these speech patterns as a template, you can begin to craft hundreds (thousands?) of additional long tail and new tail keywords that your competitors have overlooked.


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DNA defines who we are. And like anything else, sometimes there are mistakes – mutations in genes that can cause life-lasting conditions. But what if broken genes could be repaired? How many patients could we help in the years ahead? This is the promise and possibility of human genome editing.
While DNA modification techniques have existed for decades, recent developments in genome editing technologies have provided scientists and researchers with far more precise and efficient tools than ever before. As a result, 2017 marked the first genome editing clinical trials in humans initiated in the United States which are targeting a metabolic disorder known as Hunter Syndrome. And research is currently underway on clinical applications of genome editing technologies to treat genetic disorders like sickle cell disease, cystic fibrosis, congenital blindness, hemophilia, amyloidosis, and lysosomal storage disorders.
As we look beyond human health, these products can be applied to animal and plant DNA, as well as many organisms that are used in basic biological research. Applications in agriculture and animal health have the potential to deliver major advances to help feed the world.
To learn more about human genome editing, head to our Toolkit for Advocates and check out our infographic and issue brief on this important topic.
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"I've been training with Rushda for over 2yrs and still going strong, it was the best decision I ever made for myself! The training is hard and very specialized for woman. Rushda is an AMAZING!!! Trainer. She loves what she does. She guides all her girls on their fitness journey. Having Rushda as well as her training in my life is a necessity. Glow is my happy place. I'm forever great full for to her, she helped me transform my life and body, some people don't even believe that I am a mommy.lol Huge Thank you to you for always accommodating me, and understanding my fitness and weight loss goals. And helping me ACTUALLY achieve most of them. Lots of love Mwah"
Naailah Benjamin
"Even though I'm juggling three kids, school runs and all other million things stay at home moms do, I make getting a workout in my priority. No longer am I side lining myself to put everyone else's needs above mine, I've made ME a priority too. And to be honest, I have you to thank for that. I may have only had a few weeks with you but you have impacted my life in a very profound way. You inspired me to care for myself, care about what I eat, how I live…and you made me yearn to get my GLOW back. I'd like to thank you from the deepest part of my soul for for being the person you are…for making women (especially moms like myself who have totally lost themselves) feel they can get their sexy back and feel good about who they are no matter if they have that 6pack yet or not. Your inspiration doesn't just reside within the four walls of the GLOW gym…it goes wayyyy beyond that. Keep doing what you do Rush…may you and your business continue to flourish changing the world one woman at a time:) YOU ARE FREAKING AWESOME!!! With love all the way from The Mountain Kingdom Your client in spirit."
Ashieka Johaadien Moosa
"When I started training at Glow in October 2014 I had given birth to my 3rd baby 5months before, I gained a "healthy" 21kg. Before being pregnant , I thought I was fit running 10k almost everyday. And had no idea what a kettle bell was… So walking into Rushdas class I wanted to run out! I had a love hate relationship with her lol. 4 months later I'm 48kg and not "skinny fat", I am stronger, I could never do a push up, that was for "guys only".. Now I've got my 5year old, 3 year old and 9 MONTH old doing squats, burpees and push ups! When i walk into glow I don't want to leave. Ps. Even though we do endless flights of stairs with 15kg bags I still make my husband carry in all the shopping. Oh and it's still a love/ hate relationship with my trainer. She always comes up with new ways to kick our asses!"
Zaytoon Karolia
"With my first consultation with Rushda she asked me what my goals were. For someone who lives mostly in my head, I stumbled something about toning, strengthening (things I think you're supposed to say!) and mostly having fun through physical activity (this was my actual goal). One month in I'd reset my eating habits, could manage a trot on the promenade, had toned and lost a few kilograms. Three months in I am stronger than I've been in years, I've lost centimetres and 6,5 kilograms!! Moreover, I find that I am more energised and relish, rather than balk at, the idea of physical activity. Rushda's approach is to meet you where you are but then she edges you a little further. As I write this, I can hear her saying "C'mon Miss S!!". Her sessions are a space in which I've felt comfortable, challenged, motivated and coached. She knows her clients and responds to where each of us are situated: that's hard to come by in group training sessions. I'd imagined that I'd get the physical goals checked off but what I hadn't anticipated (or underestimated) was the positive spillover into other spheres of life. The work you do with and on yourself is lifelong; it helps to know that there's a Rushtush that can help you achieve a glow!"
Miss S
"I started training with Rushda in May 2013. After hearing about "RushTush" from so many who have trained with her I figured I have nothing to lose (besides the weight of course) LOL. I met Rushda for a consult and the next day was my 1st session (never to be forgotten) shy, scared and embarrassed I attended the class when I could hardly keep my own body weight up when attempting to do a push up, there & then I realised I had my work cut out for myself. After my 1st session I could hardly walk up stairs, going to the bathroom was a challenge because I needed someone to pull me back-up LOL Trying to walk without bending my knees that was the funniest ever. In the past 8 months Rushda has taught me so much, seeing my body change since when I started my fitness journey the sweat and every body part aching was so worth it! Attending my sessions and going for a jog after is a way of life now for me. With Rushda by my side (and not forgetting all the wonderful ladies @Glow who always encourage me to keep going) the sky is the limit and I'm reaching for the stars! From waking up @5am and jogging I'm actually surprised at myself sometimes. THANK YOU Rushda for your encouraging words and your watchful eyes (I swear she has eyes everywhere) and most of all Never allowing me to give up!! I can't Thank You enough!! Marwah xxx "U amazing 4turning me in2a fitness freak LOL now wen I'm stressd or depressd I just Run it off…anyways slptyt Your handwork and watchful eyes that misses NOTHING has paid off!!! THANKU Rush!!!"
Marwah Bazier
"Before starting at #Glow, I was under the severely ignorant opinion that weight training for women would inevitably result in a bulky male-like physique… Boy was I wrong! Through meticulous observation and specialized routines, Rushda has not only transformed my body but she also helped shape my mind, self-esteem and confidence. I am now a stronger and fitter version of my former self and although the work is never done, the progress I have seen In the last 7 months is mind-blowing! I have seen increased lean definition in every facet of my body, particularly in the #tush and #arms department, making both myself and my husband rather happy!"
Leilah Burnice Isaacs
"Ok, so writing this is like baring my soul a bit, but I'm finally at a point where I am happy to do it! I joined Rushda and the Glow team in January 2014 due to a number of reasons, the main one being that I needed to kick my ass back into shape and into the land of the living! I was still feeling a bit low from my divorce earlier in 2013 and the sudden shock of being a single mum back in CT after 5 years of living in Jhb, and this meant comfort eating in the extreme. I was at my heaviest – felt like a tellytubby rolling around! So in the first week of Jan 2014 I met Rushda for my first consultation and we put together a list of goals to reach by mid-year. And let me tell you, with her expert training, guidance, and investment in my progress and overall well-being (it's not just about training with Rushda, it's about being the best version of YOU!) I've managed to meet and surpass all of those goals! I've lost weight and gained muscle. I was the girl that couldn't run for 100m without stopping and now I'm able to do a beautiful 10km. I can hypothetically kettlebell swing my 2.5 year old daughter that says "Mum you going to Rushtush?" (haven't tried it, but she's lighter than the 12kg we swing). My health has improved, my mindset has gone from strength to strength, and the change in my body speaks for itself!!! Over and above that I've met and made friends with some wonderful Glow-girls, all super inspiring and beautiful inside and out, and I've fallen in love with my city all over again! I've had friends tell me Rush should be paying me royalties, but I can honestly say I do this testimonial out of my own experience and with the greatest thanks to the best PT ever! Time is great healer, but only if you make an effort and invest it in yourself, your well-being, health and wellness, and Rushda can help you do that with ease!! At the very end of the day, we each have to be our own champion!!! Here's to bigger and better goals!! xxx"
Ayesha Hassim
"So this is my story: I have two baby girls, after the birth of my second daughter I failed to lose any weight, right up to 8 months later! Even after the birth of my first girl, I could not get back to my pre-baby weight. I felt completely depressed about my weight, about my body, and totally unsexy for my husband. I was still wearing a post-baby compression pants hoping it would help flatten my tummy AND even my maternity clothes as I could not fit into my normal clothes. decided that I needed to snap out of it and kick my fat ass goodbye! Through a friend, I met Rushda. Need I say more? I wanted to look like her! Her contagious optimism and enthusiasm for what she does as a personal trainer has inspired me, motivated me and, and of course supported (and she still supports) me to "be AWESOME"! I've lost weight and gained muscle. My physique has already changed for the better, and I've made my husband a very happy man! What more could a woman want? This is only the beginning of my life long fitness journey. Thanks Rushda for inspiring me to be a stronger, better, fitter, sexier beast (and woman)!!"
Bilquees Jaffer
"Hey Rushda so jumped on the scale this morn for a sneak peak and am 1.4kg less than was on Sunday when I officially started the cleanse! Feeling so amped for the results by end of week 4!"
Merle Mills
"I never had abs before you! I look so skinny fat! Love my new body so much, and it's so weird I was okay with my old body before but when you see the difference I would never go back! I've been training for over a year and no one thought I would train for so long, thanks to you!! I feel so bad for all the other girls that haven't trained with you yet!"
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Remember, a real decision is measured by the fact that you've taken new action. If there's no action, you haven't truly decided. ~Anthony Robbins Making a decision is all well and good, but the action required to follow through is where the rubber meets the road. For some, the hardest part is in making the … Continue reading
Virtual Workforces Provide Solutions to Typical Telework Challenges
Even the Government of Canada supports a virtual workforce; of course, they call it teleworking. In a 2007 study, they looked at the benefits and challenges of having employees work remotely. Benefits gathered from a corporate employee study included: Productivity has increased by an estimated 15% among teleworkers, with 94% of them reporting 15% to … Continue reading
Virtual Workers take Telework to the Next Level
Teleworking and virtual working is not necessarily the same thing. Generally, a teleworker is still an employee of a company working from a remote location—usually a home office. As an employee, the company remains responsible for all current staff-related costs as well as additional costs to support the remote working location. As most already know, … Continue reading
The Game Has Changed – The Virtual Workforce Paradigm
"The game has changed." Never has a statement about the traditional model for business services been truer. Today's virtual workforce is no longer limited to virtual assistants working from home offices, providing general administrative or web-related services. Virtual workers are able to provide business support services at all levels from administration to mid and upper … Continue reading
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Virtual Workforce Tip #3 – Managing Virtual Workers
A different style of management is required in order for a virtual workforce to be effective and successful. Managing Virtual Workers An Ernst & Young partner who has been managing teams virtually for more than a decade explains how to get the best out of remote workers BusinessWeek – http://bit.ly/cavFlz
VPCI Pioneers 'Virtual GMP Consulting' for FDA Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
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The Virtual Workforce: Why We Must Rethink The Way We Manage And Lead This New Reality
See Karen's Video in my Vodpod video list (bottom right of blog) Hoboken, NJ – Just 20 years ago, "going to work" meant waking up, getting dressed, jumping in the car, and driving to a physical location where you interacted, face-to-face, with your boss and coworkers all day. In 2009 it might mean stepping across … Continue reading
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Surgical mesh products are often used in hernia repair surgeries in order to cover up the tear in the abdomen, or the part of the body where the hernia occurred.
Hernioplasty surgeries involve doctors replacing the protruding organ, and applying the surgical mesh product to the area where the tear took place. This mesh is meant to enhance the weak tissue in the area, and to keep the organ in place.
The surgical mesh, AlloDerm, has often been used in these types of surgeries. The use of AlloDerm has been linked to numerous complications that take place after the surgery has been completed. The side effects include bruising, swelling, and infection.
If AlloDerm was used in your hernia surgery, and you developed a serious side effect, please contact the AlloDerm lawsuit lawyers of Williams Hart by calling 800-761-3187 today.


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Episode 6: Governor John Hickenlooper on His Life in Beer and Politics
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On this episode of The Road to Now, we speak with Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper about his new memoir The Opposite of Woe: My Life in Beer and Politics and the ways that his peculiar & fascinating life interact with the greater history of our country.
Gov. Hickenlooper shares his family history, which he traces back to the earliest settlers of the Pennsylvania colony in the 1680s, and talks about a wide variety of fascinating topics including the urban/rural split in Colorado, the Grateful Dead, and his friendship with Kurt Vonnegut. Gov. Hickenlooper also talks about his years as a geologist, working in real estate, opening Denver's first brew pub, and the value that comes from hanging a light on one's weaknesses in the pursuit of excellence. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed our time with Gov. Hickenlooper.
John Hickenlooper & Maximillian Potter: The Opposite of Woe: My Life in Beer and Politics (Penguin Press, 2016).
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Thank you for taking time to read my profile and bio.
My coaching focus is primarily on the beginning, intermediate and advanced level athlete that is looking to improve their abilities in cycling, running or triathlon
I specialize in working with athletes that are 20 or older that have a cycling, running or triathlon focus and are looking for someone to guide them in their training via online means or via email with some phone communication.
Thank you for your consideration.
I am a husband, a father of two small girls (3 and 6) as well as a business professional that is still working hard to compete at a high level in bike racing, triathlon and Ironman. I fully understand and can fully relate to the busy and time crunched "family man" or "family woman" that is trying to balance fitness goals with family and work obligations.
My bike racing career began in 1992. Since 1996, I have raced as either a category 2 or a category 1 racer and has seen me racing all across the U.S. and in Belgium.
During my career, there have been serious crashes (bike vs. car or in racing) and injuries that have resulted in several "comebacks" and "starting from zeros".Each time, with God's grace, I have been able to successfully comeback.
I feel that these experiences have given me great insight into what many athletes have experienced and, as a result, I'm looking to share what I've found (the hard way) with others.
In 2010 I was involved in a major crash at the US Pro 100K bicycle race and as a result, I decided to experiment with doing Ironman triathlons. Ironman triathlon is now a second love of mine (behind bicycle racing) and I will be a 6 x finisher in 2016 with a sub10 finishing goal.
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The lawsuits surrounding the infamous New York club brawl between Drake's and Chris Brown's crews continue to pour in. Now a male model who was at W.i.P. the night of the June 14 bottle-throwing fight is suing Drake and Breezy.
E! News obtained the court documents filed in Manhattan Supreme Court on Monday by Romain Julien. He is claiming that as a result of the brawl, he has suffered "severe personal injuries," including glass-lacerations and a cut to his right hand, which resulted in a severed tendon. Julien is also claiming he underwent surgery to repair the tendon and will require future medical attention and has limited use of his right arm.
The news comes just one week after club owners filed a suit of their own against the two music stars. The suit alleges that both Drake and Brown "ordered security personnel, bodyguards, friends and entourage to join the fight, which erupted into a violent brawl on a massive scale."
Several victims have claimed injury as a result of the incident, which is said to have involved Drake and Chris Brown's respective entourages. NBA star Tony Parker filed a $20 million lawsuit against the club claiming that owners are responsible for a corneal laceration of his left eye. Parker, who played for the French national basketball team during this summer's Olympic games in London, had to wear a pair of protective goggles as a result of his injuries.
Neither musician nor their representatives have commented on the suit just yet, though Drake and Brown have maintained their innocence in the ordeal.


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Today (12th January 2017) UNISON Police Staff Scotland branch advised the SPA and Police Scotland the result of theconsultative ballot of their membership who have voted to strongly reject the employers most recent pay offer by an overwhelming 92%.
Branch Secretary George McIrvine said, "This result indicates the strength of feeling amongst our members and the employer must listen to this collective voice, take us seriously and get round a table so we can work out a better deal. Our members living costs are increasing in very real terms and their pay is a long way behind as year on year they are held to the minimum allowed in the public sector pay policy. Police staff continue to feel the pain of Police Scotlands integrationwhich has yet to deliver a fair and equatable pay model for staff and we'll be waiting on that for a few years yet."
After delivering the outcome of the consultative ballot on Thursday UNISON was disappointed to find that the SPA had made no provision for negotiations in the likelihood of a wholesale rejection.
"The only way forward for the Scottish Police Authority and Police Scotland is negotiation, " said UNISON Regional Organiser Gerry Crawley, "True and meaningful negotiation that results in an offer which treats our members fairly and recognises their value rather than with the contempt they have been shown in recent years. Until the employer is ready to negotiate and sets out a clear timetable for such, UNISON will not participate in any further JNCC meetings."
UNISON Police Staff Scotland await a reply from the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) on when they will begin negotiations.


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So unfortunate that we were not able to take pictures of all the restaurants we've gone. Though we're not, we were still lucky that our Sandy, Utah counterpart were very kind to have lunch with us.
Here are the list of resto we've dined with;
June 14, 2009 – Chidotti's Restaurant (Italian) – Lasagne Ala Frono
June 15 – Paradise Bakery and Cafe'
June 17 – Noodle Co had Pasta Fresca
June 18 – Joy Luck Japanese Restaurant and eaten Lemon Chicken
June 19 = Texas Roadhouse The Legendary Taste of Texas Roadhouse ordered Sirloin Steak with Bbq chicken
June 21 – Mc Groth
June 22 – Pei Wei
June 24 – Five Guys with of course huge burger
June 26 – Olive Garden surfeited by Tour of Italy
till then,
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Anyone with a desire to work as a licensed investment adviser representative in the United States must begin the process by successfully passing the Series 65 examination administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and developed under the auspices of the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA). A minimum competency exam, the Series 65 test is intended to distinguish those who possess an acceptable level of knowledge in relevant topics from those who lack it. To obtain a Series 65 license, candidates must achieve a passing score on the Series 65 exam, remit all application and registration fees to applicable state regulatory authorities, file necessary disclosure documents, and wait to receive formal acceptance and acknowledgment of certification.
The first major step toward obtaining a Series 65 license is applying to sit for the Series 65 exam. No formal prerequisites for the exam exist, and candidates are not required to secure a sponsor. People who are already affiliated with an investment firm simply file a different application form than those who are not. Test preparation and concept review is recommended for all applicants, and NASAA has created a study outline that is available to all candidates.
There are 140 multiple choice questions on the Series 65 exam, and 130 of them are used to determine a candidate's success. The test lasts for three hours and includes questions in the areas of client investment recommendations and strategies, investment vehicle characteristics, legal guidelines, ethical rules, economic factors and business information. A score of at least 72 percent is required for passage of the exam, which allows a candidate to move forward to the next step in securing a Series 65 license. Those who do not achieve a passing score must observe FINRA-designated waiting periods before registering for subsequent exam attempts, though there are no limits on the number of times the exam can be re-taken.
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9 Creative Ideas for Bar Cart Styling at Weddings {or Drinks Trolley Styling}
When it comes to styling for special events, a bar cart is certainly a popular choice for displaying the drinks. It's also perfect for creating a beautiful presentation of the desserts or snacks. For those outside the US they are often called the Drink Trolley. As Carol of Lily and Lavender Events says, it's a sweet and sophisticated name for the cart.
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Today, I'm sharing with you 9 Creative Ideas for Styling Bar Carts at Weddings {or even bridal showers, engagement parties . . . gatherings of all kinds}. There's even ideas for the different seasons too.
#1 Boho Chic
This Boho Chic Farm Wedding Cart helped display the stunning drip wedding cake. The cake {that's topped with a golden pear and figs} is displayed on a vintage cake server and a gold bar cart.
— created by Sarah Sofia Productions
#2 Summer Season
For a summer soiree, you will likely love this gold bar cart with the pineapple drinks and flamingo lights. It's a perfect choice for bridal showers or engagement parties in the backyard or even a bachelorette party.
— created by Sarah Sofia Productions
#3 Bar Cart turned Snack Station
This wooden bar cart that's used for displaying snacks is super pretty with the pops of color and the paper doilies on the wall behind it. For the super pretty and economical wall decor, the variety pack of doilies from the Dollar Store was used to create the garland.
— created by Lori of Giggle Living
#4 Holiday Season
If your event is during the winter months - why not plan a gingerbread house decorating party and display the hot cocoa bar on a mirrored top bar cart?
— created by Sarah Sofia Productions
#5 Mimosa Station
This bridal shower brunch from the Creative DIY Wedding Ideas post features a Mimosa Station that's served on a darling vintage serving cart.
— created by Carolina of Mint Event Designs
#6 Fall Season
Planning an event in the fall? Look at this gorgeous bar cart/drink station from which features a signature cocktail, Cinnamon Cider Cooler, in the carafe. You can also find the recipe on her site for the cocktail.
— created by Alyssa of Just a Little Sparkle
#7 Spring Season
You may remember this Shortcakes and Springtime bar cart from the Creative Wedding Ideas for Spring post which features sparkling lemonade and champagne. Sweet extras include the pretty fabric garland with a Lettered Banner and the swizzle sticks adorned with blueberries.
— created by Lori of Giggle Living
#8 Glamour Gold
Keep your styling light and airy with a Vintage Gold Drinks Trolley that includes the choice of sparkling water, Prosecco or a kiwi, pear and elderflower cocktail.
— created by Carol of Lily and Lavender Events
#9 Festive Fun
For a festive flair - you can place a large mirror behind the bar cart for added depth. Plus, it really makes the twinkling lights sparkle a bit more and provides a great place to drape a Bubbly Bar lettered banner.
— created by Lori of Giggle Living


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The Burton AMB is a light weight and medium flexing freestyle snowboard boot with speed zone laces.
Ride Anthem
The Ride Anthem Boa boots are medium flexing all mountain boots with Boa Coiler laces.
ThirtyTwo Prion
The ThirtyTwo Prion boots are on the more affordable end, made to have a soft flex and be comfortable for beginners and riders looking to improve their skills.
Salomon F4.0
The Salomon F4.0 is a medium stiff flexing snowboard boot, made for freeriding and has an interesting Wrap Lock feature.
Nike Lunarendor Boots
The Nike Lunarendor are some high end snowboard boots which are at the top of the Nike line. They have an adjustable flex option, which is changed by adding or removing different inserts into the liner. If you are going to be riding hard and fast, put in the stiffest inserts, if you want something all around keep the medium ones…
ThirtyTwo TM-TWO
The ThirtyTwo TM-Twos are by far my favorite boot. They are a stiff flexing, light and comfortable boot that has regular laces.
Burton Mint
The Burton Mint is the best selling womens snowboard boot, and for good reasons. Overall, the Mint is a soft, light and comfortable boot straight out of the box, and for a good price. They are rated as having a soft flex, which Burton rate as a 3 out of 10. Technology in the Burton Mint Speed Zone laces –…
Burton Moto
Burton Moto Boots 2017 The Burton Moto has been the best selling boot for 15 years running for a few good reasons. It is the perfect boot for people buying their first setup, as well as riders who are looking to progress their riding and don't want to be held back by sloppy rental boots. It sits at a price that…
DC Judge BOA
The DC Judge Boa's are a serious boot for serious riders. They are rated as having a stiff flex, DC rate it as an 8 out of 10. It has dual Boa Coilers (which are the kind that coil themselves up when they are loose), so you don't have to twist them a million times just to get rid of…
Burton Ruler
The Ruler's are a really affordable, medium flexing snowboard boot that is made to handle it all. Burton rate the flex of the boots as a medium, or 6 out of 10. A flex like that is going to give you enough support to handle the all mountain riding, tight trees and big lines, but still have enough flex that…
Burton SLX
The Burton SLX are a pair of high end, medium stiff boots. Made for agressive riders, the medium stiff flex, comfortable inner and padding suit riders looking to hit big jumps, carve steep lines but still handle everything else on the mountain. Technology in the Burton SLX Dual Speed zone laces B3 gel padding Vibram EcoStep plus outsole Shrinkage footprint…


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I believe there are several positive outcomes that come about when children are read to or read books on their own. Books encourage imagination and help with several skills. Cheerios also knows the importance of reading and has started Cheer on Reading as a way to get books into the hands of kids.
Cheerios is offering books inside specially marked boxes, with six collectible books in all. Each book is bilingual, with both Spanish and English words. To help in collecting all books without getting duplicates, you are able to view which book is inside each box of Cheerios. The books are available for a limited time so be sure to grab yours now.
This year's book offerings from Cheerios – all by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing – are:
•"That's What I'd Do" by Jewel
•"Bear Says Thanks" by Karma Wilson
•"1-2-3 Peas" by Keith Baker
•"Chicks Run Wild" by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen
•"Please, Baby Please" by Spike Lee & Tonya Lewis Lee
•…and returning favorite "Jump!" by Scott M. Fischer
I received "Jump!" in a box of Cheerios and "1-2-3 Peas" in a box of Chocolate Cheerios. Both books are easy to read, with colorful illustrations. I encourage you to look for the specially marked boxes of Cheerios to receive the collectible books.
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ODOT Unveils Artwork Concepts for Long Street Cultural Wall
The Ohio Department of Transportation held a public input meeting last night at the King Arts Complex to unveil the artist concepts for the Long Street Cultural Wall installation. The wall will be located on the south side of the new Long Street bridge that crosses over top of Interstate 71 and connects Downtown to the King Lincoln District.
The two finalists selected for public consideration include Larry Winston Collins and Kojo Kamau. The work presented by Collins includes a series of linoleum block prints of famous African Americans that either lived on the Near East Side, or had a connection to the neighborhood through performances at the Lincoln Theatre. The work displayed by Kamau includes a photo montage of people, places and events depicting the historical aspects of the neighborhood, along with educational information to accompany it. A third option was also on display, which combined images and elements from each artist in a collaborative effort.
The artists further describe their concepts in the videos below:
ODOT is seeking public comments on the artist concepts through July 6th. You can send your comments directly to [email protected], but feel free to also share your thoughts with us in the comment section below.
The completion of the Long Street Cultural Wall and public unveiling of the project is scheduled for Fall of 2013.
More photos of the conceptual artwork shown last night can be found below.
More information can be found online at www.odot71670.org.


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Episode 259: Title Fight: Round 3
It's time to enter the ring once again as Pat and Mike play different songs with the same title. Find out which songs can go the distance and which songs get punched through the ropes!
From June 30, 2016
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What You Can Do About Your Parking Space
If you have experienced coming home from work and you find out that someone else is using your parking space or your gate is blocked, for sure you will feel frustrated and annoyed. Scenarios like these may seem minimal, however, if you are very tired from working all day long and all you wanted to do is to go home, park your car, and relax, it will certainly become a major problem, especially if there is a need for you to park from a few miles and walk your way home.
Furthermore, if you live in a dangerous area where the crime rate is high, your car will likely get stolen, thus, the farther you park, the more the security of your car is compromised. Nonetheless, there is a lower probability of breaking or stealing it if it will just be parked outside your home or sitting on your path. Therefore, reading the following tips that tells you on how to deal with parking problems is very important for the reason that parking issues can really be serious at times and you have to manage them well:
Tourists: There are certain places that are frequently visited by some tourists, but then you have to know that these tourists opt to park in suburban areas due to the fact that they do not like paying for public parking.
If they cannot see a sign indicating that the space should be used for residents only, then it would be difficult for them to know that they should not be parking in those areas. Thus, it would be best to ask your local council if they can provide you a sign saying that the space should only be used for resident parking. By doing this, those tourists who are about to park their vehicles in your space will certainly decide to look for another area instead. However, just make sure that the sign also states that there will be a punishment for those who will not obey it in order ensure that the tourists will really comply with the parking rules.
This should not be a problem with your council for the reason that restricting the parking space in your area will drive away the tourists into the public parking lots which in turn can generate more money Thus, it will become a situation that is beneficial for everyone.
Neighbors: What you need to do if you have neighbors that are parking their cars on your space or blocking your gate is to simply talk to them nicely and request them not to do such things. If you will do this, just make sure that you are also speaking to them in a polite and friendly way so that there will be no feud between the two of you.


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Chief Eli #BlackOrange mixtape vol.1 releases on June 16th in all social media music outlets. Enjoy the video trailer….
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Urbano feat. Destinee – Jugoso (Juicy)
Urbano aka UB of The Urban Union, remixes the classic rap song "Juicy" by the legendary Notorious BIG. A brave attempt, but UB delivers a new classic "Jugoso" by flipping [ … ]


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La Habra High School theater teacher Brian Johnson was introduced to the concept of immersive theater when he went to a showing of "Sleep No More" in New York. In "Sleep No More," audience members are given masks and invited to follow actors at their own pace around an elaborate five-story set with multiple rooms serving as performance spaces. Because the action takes place in several locations at the same time, each audience member may witness a slightly different play.
"I started thinking about how I can do more of this immersive theater experience where the audience isn't so passive," Johnson said. "You have to engage, and the more the audience engages, the more the story itself changes."
"The Plummer Project: An Immersive Experience" is Johnson's second attempt at creating a show like "Sleep No More." His first attempt, "The Scottish Play: An Immersive Macbeth," used Shakespeare's text as the basis of the immersive experience. This time, he and his wife, Callie Prendiville Johnson, have written an original piece based on the history of Fullerton and Plummer Auditorium.
The students of La Habra High School's theater group have been spending most of their after-school hours since November preparing for a play that doesn't have a main character or a linear plot.
Johnson explains that the production follows three story lines, or "tracks." The tracks include the story of the beginnings of the city of Fullerton, the story of the people of pastoral California who are depicted in a Works Progress Administration-era fresco painted on the walls of Plummer Auditorium and the story of theater ghosts from Plummer and other theaters around the country.
Once the show begins, audience members, who will wear masks throughout the performance to indicate that they are not in the show and to embolden them respond to the action, will be guided to follow certain characters. "There are three stories that happen, and each audience member will see two of those (three) stories," Johnson said.
After rehearsing for over a month on their own campus, the students were given one day to move into the Plummer Auditorium space for a final technical rehearsal before their first performance for an audience.
"My favorite part about this production is (the final technical rehearsal) because you can feel the excitement and the adrenaline when you start to see everything come together," said La Habra High School senior Austin Tebay, who plays Louis Plummer.
The three story lines were mostly written and researched by Johnson's wife, who spent time at Cal State Fullerton's Center for Oral and Public History, where she was able to delve into the history of the fresco and the history of the city of Fullerton. The ghost story line was developed by Annie Lavin.
"I hope (the audience) leaves with a wider awareness of our history," said Prendiville-Johnson. "I also hope that people walk away with an appreciation for the beauty of the (Plummer) building."
The unique aspect of "The Plummer Project" is that the immersive experience leaves little room for control, for either the cast or the audience. The only sense of control is created by the presence of "lead guides" who help to direct the audience to one of 48 performance areas inside and outside the three-story theater during the two-hour production.
"The most important thing for my role is to make sure the audience member is gauging what is going on around them," said Juliet Parker, a lead guide and a junior at La Habra High School. "I'm most excited because I don't think any two audience members are going to have the same experience."
Johnson explains that the lack of control and predictability has served as the give and take of creating and premiering this production.
"The hardest part about the show is that there are all these individual experiences that we have, where an actor does something for one audience member and you can't control it or rehearse," said Johnson. "There is all these little things happening in different places around the theater, so I'm kind of just trusting that everyone is doing what they're supposed to be doing."
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Local Sports Digest
T-Birds schedule two games
The Soo Thunderbirds and Soo (Mich.) Eagles have agreed to stage a pair of Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League exhibition games.
The cross-river rivals are slated to meet next Thursday at 6 p.m. at Big Bear Arena in the Michigan Sault.
The two teams will then meet one night later beginning at 8 p.m. at John Rhodes Community Centre.
The Thunderbirds are scheduled to begin another NOJHL regular season on Sept. 7 against the Eagles.
Start time at the Rhodes Centre is 7 p.m.
Root River crowns champions
Jay Rooley won the men's club championship at Root River Golf Club last weekend.
Rooley carded rounds of 77-75 for a 12-over-par total of 152.
Richard Brown (77-81) wound up second at 158, six shots off the pace.
The senior men's champion was Bob Stewart, who fired rounds of 79-77. His 156 total edged defending-champion Frank Zink (76-81) by a single stroke.
Meantime, Velma Robinson secured the ladies title.
Robinson fired rounds of 91-88 for a 179 total.
Defending-champion Jeannette Diotte (90-94) was five strokes off the pace after finishing at 184.
High school workouts slated
Tryout schedules for athletic teams at St. Mary's College
have been announced.
Senior boys football players are slated to hit the field on Monday and Tuesday of next week at both 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Junior players are also set to practise both days beginning at 6 p.m.
All players are asked to wear cleats and T-shirts and shorts.
The senior girls basketball team holds its first workout on Monday at 2 p.m. at the school. The team also practises on Tuesday at the same time.
Meantime, juniors hit the court on Monday and Tuesday beginning at 4 p.m. both days.
At Korah, senior football players are slated to meet in the health classroom at 5 p.m. on Monday.
Workouts are set for that day and Tuesday from 5:30 – 7:45 p.m.
Junior football players are asked to gather on the field on Monday at 5 p.m.
The juniors will practise that day and Tuesday from 5:30 – 7:45 p.m.
Senior girls basketball players begin workouts on Monday and Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the main gym.
Hopefuls for the junior girls team will hit the court on Monday and Tuesday from 9 -11:30 a.m. in the main gym.
Korah students interested in cross-country running will begin workouts on Sept 10.
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Windsor Homecoming 2014 brought forth an amazing display of Yellow Jacket spirit and pride with an outstanding representation of students, faculty, families, alumni and community members!
The Girls Varsity Field Hockey Team opened the weekend with a victorious 3-1 win against Rutland High School. Following the field hockey game, Windsor athletes, students, families and fans joined together for a BBQ, which was sponsored and supported by the Elks and the Boosters. The newly regenerated spirit of the pep band, under the direction of Katelyn Robarge, gave a remarkable performance, including entertaining us with the school song. Then the bonfire was lit and spectators converged to celebrate the upcoming weekend sports events with a whole team cheer off by the varsity athletic teams.
This year's crowned Homecoming Queen was Ester Peters, senior and captain of the girls varsity soccer team that had a dynamic win Saturday morning against the Black River Presidents, 6-3. The Homecoming King was Peter Jaarsma, senior and captain of the boys varsity football team who put in a strong effort against their winning opponents from Fairfax.
In a late afternoon game, the Boys Varsity Soccer Team won in overtime, 2-1, against Bellows Falls. The weekend was wrapped up by the induction of alumni at the Wall of Fame ceremony, which was organized by the Alumni Association and hosted by Bob Hingston, Windsor Dean of Students. Thank you to everyone for coming out to join us for a successful Homecoming and for volunteering your time to support our schools!


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After seeing a couple of different reviews about affordable pens from China, I decided to take a chance and order a few. The first one I received was a Kaigelu 316. So, is the price difference worth it? In a word, no – not in this case at least.
A quick explanation
Why did I go out on a limb and buy a $33 pen from China? It's something new to try. Granted, most of the pens you can find on eBay that are made by companies like Kaigelu, Hero, or Jinhao aren't even close to $33. Normally, they're less than $10. I really liked the look of the barrel material in the photos, so I decided to take a chance. There's something so enjoyable about landing a really great deal for something that provides a lot of value. I was looking for the rush of getting something that feels and performs like something that costs 5 times more.
Look and feel
The color of the 316 that I ordered is called "Tiger Eye." It's a blend of warm orange, gray, and black. It looks handsome in soft light, and gives a 3D look because of the different layers of color in the celluloid. The metal accents are a cheap looking gold. There's a large button on the top of the cap with the Kaigelu logo, which is a kangaroo. As far as I can tell, a medium nib is the only option. The pen came with a converter and was packaged in a decorated cardboard box.
The nib has a nice two-tone look with another kangaroo etched into the nib, along with "KAIGELU" just beneath it. I really like the look of the nib.
The pen has a heft to it that was new to me. I've never felt a pen this heavy. To make sure I wasn't imagining anything, I grabbed our kitchen scale to do a few quick comparisons. Turns out, this pen is actually overweight compared to others.
- Kaigelu 316 - 46g (capped), 31g (no cap)
- Lamy Studio - 33g, 24g
- Lamy Vista - 21g, 10g
- Kaweco AL Sport (with clip) - 24g, 13g
As you can see, the uncapped Kaigelu is a tad lighter than the uncapped Studio. I tend to normally write without the cap posted, so this is a pretty accurate comparison for me. Oddly enough, the bulk of the weight in the Kaigelu body is toward the rear of the pen, not the nib section. This can make for an awkward writing feel.
The converter worked great, but it does have one deal-breaker for me. There's a small metal ball bearing inside the ink chamber that tends to rattle around. This makes the pen feel and sound cheap. I assume the bearing is there to keep the ink from clotting, but I can't say for sure.
The cap screws onto the body when capped. On the particular copy of the pen I have, the threads don't have a satisfying "end" when screwing the cap on. On every pen that I have with a screw on cap, there's a very definite end point to the threads. You know for certain when the cap is completely secured and you can't possible turn it any further. This isn't the case with my 316 – it feelsl ike I could continue turning the cap onto the body. I haven't been able to find an "end" to the threads, and I'm always concerned that I'm causing some sort of damage to the pen or that I won't be able to uncap it later.
Writing performance
Yikes. The nib had a serious case of baby's bottom when I first inked it up. After 5 minutes of nib smoothing, it started writing like a charm. Despite the smooth nib and plentiful flow of ink, I can't write with this pen for more than a few paragraphs because of the weight. It's difficult for me to keep my handwriting neat because of the top-heavy nature of the pen. It wants to topple over, and that causes the nib to take its own direction sometimes when forming letters.
In short, I pick the pen up because I think it looks pretty, but put it back down shortly after because the writing feel is off-putting.
In retrospect, I wish I spent the $33 on a different pen. The Kaigelu 316 writes and feels similar to a Jinhao that I have, but the Jinhao cost $6. I wish I had more positive things to say, but it ultimately boils down to the fact that the pen isn't pleasing to use.
In my case, the cost of the Kaigelu 316 greatly outweighed the value.
(You can find more from Jeff online at Draft Evolution, Twitter, and App.net.)


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"Oppan Gangnam style."
"Oppan Gangnam style."
That's me all day today to my husband. I know. Super annoying. It's just that the song won't leave my head and especially that line.
"Oppan Gangnam style."
"What are you even saying?"
"I'm saying 'Oppan Gangam style'."
"I know that. What does that mean? Are you singing about gangs? What the heck?"
A few short minutes later (after a thorough investigation on Wikipedia), I condescendingly informed him about the Korean language and the Gangnam section of Seoul, Korea which is comparable to Beverly Hills. It's very fancy. Lots of rich, trendy, fancy people walking around. "Oppan" apparently means "big brother is". The singer/rapper/artist (??) known as PSY sings/raps the song "Gangnam Style", is mocking himself as being very Gangnam-like and is referring to himself in the third person. "Big brother is Gangman-style." It is very obvious that he is not when you watch the video, which is the 2nd most watched video on YouTube ever with over 72 million views.
Since the song and the video are so popular all over the world, I knew that it was critical that there be a way to make a Thanksgiving turkey Gangnam-style. Gangnam-style is what it is all about. The Pilgrims would have been all over it if they weren't so Quaker-ish. They'd all be "Pilgrim Gangnam-Style" or "Mayflower Gangnam-Style" or "This corn be Gangnam-style".
So here it is:
#1 GALLOP ACROSS THE KITCHEN WHILE PREPARING THE TURKEY: Not sure how PSY figured horse-riding into the Gangnam vibe, but he did. So, when you go to get the turkey out of the oven, gallop there. When you go to put the turkey on the table, gallop there. When you go get the cranberry sauce to set next to the turkey, for goodness sakes, GALLOP THERE. Gallop your heart out. Gallop, gallop, gallop, but be careful. NO ONE WANTS TURKEY THAT HAS FALLEN ON YOUR KITCHEN FLOOR.
#2 WEAR SUNGLASSES WHILE PULLING OUT THE TURKEY GUTS: I have never made a turkey. EVER. The primary reason is that I don't want to stick my entire arm into a turkey carcass and pull out a bag of turkey guts. Luckily for those making their turkeys Gangnam-style, there will be eye protection in the form of sunglasses. Preferably these tortoise shell sunglasses:
|PSY in his turkey-stuffing sunglasses
#3 DESIGNATE ONE PERSON TO CONTINUOUSLY SING TO YOU "HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEY, SEXY LADY!!" WHILE YOU CARVE THE TURKEY: Actually, you can only designate your husband or man or crush or something. Under no circumstances can you have your dad, Uncle Tim, son or grandmother singing, "Heeeeeeeeeeeey, SEXY LADY!!" to you while you carve that bird. It will be too awkward and will probably end in a fist fight right there at the table. Also, it's plain weird. You must find someone to do it, though. Your turkey won't be made Gangnam-style if you don't.
#4 INTERJECT "OPP, OPP, OPP, OPP, OPP, OPPAN GANGNAM-STYLE" INTO ALL CONVERSATIONS ABOUT THE TURKEY: When Aunt Irene compliments you on the moistness of the turkey and asks you how it was prepared, simply say "opp, opp, opp, opp, opp, oppan Gangnam-style". She'll give you a strange look, let out a nervous laugh and then ask you if you brined the turkey, fried it, made it upside down, covered it in foil, bought it from Butterball and the like to which you'll just reply, "opp, opp, opp, opp, opp, oppan Gangnam-style". (Aunt Irene won't be sending you a Christmas card.)
#5 REQUEST THE 7-YEAR-OLD KOREAN MICHEAL JACKSON, HWANG MIN WOO, TO SERVE THE TURKEY TO ALL YOUR GUESTS BY MOONWALKING IT OVER TO THEM: He won't be able to do it, because, like, he lives in Korea and Koreans don't care about the Mayflower. Still, if you manage to pull this off, you most definitely will have the most Gangnam-style turkey that ever existed.
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As much as I love makeup, I love skincare even more. Before I started my love affair with makeup, I was literally a skincare junkie; ever since I was in my earlier 20s. It is super important to take care of our skin. Exfoliating has always been an effective way to get rid of dull skin cells and to reveal brighter, softer skin. Now there's a new beauty device call DERMAFLASH. It's a great at-home facial skin exfoliating device that is supposed to give you a smoother and brighter complexion.
I had the opportunity to try the DERMAFLASH Facial Exfoliator, when I was recently introduced to it and have been using it for the past month. Exfoliating is one of the most effective ways to keep your skin soft, radiant and healthy looking. Not to mention, it helps prep your skin for a more flawless makeup application making makeup go on smoother. Prior to the start of using this and after debating whether to dermaflash or not to dermaflash my peach fuzz for the first time EVER; I first did a little research before I push that start button because I'm usually very skeptical and scared when it comes to beauty devices and never really considered dermaplaning before.
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Maison Foo production journal - Day 14 - By Séana Maggs Cooke
The beginning of the day starts as every other has; Beth announces 'Company Stretches' and The Foo get to work. Today, everyone requests a body part that they would like to warm up; Morgan rather appropriately suggests 'the brain'. The group begin to work on tension in the body, and somehow this makes me glad to be watching from the sidelines with a brew; as some strenuous positions are attempted. When Beth mentions 'pilates', and Kate proposes 'lunges', I can't help but pity the boys, somewhat. Like a teacher in an infant school PE lesson, Beth supervises the stretching session, and now some childlike interpretation has been added to the warm up as a source of merriment. As ever, fun and humour slowly turns serious, as concentration and a hard working persona is adapted by the group; each cast member takes turns to suggest techniques- much like they normally do during a full rehearsal session, it is a display of cooperation.
A vocal warm up consisting of siren sounds and all manner of inhuman noises follows the physical one; a sing through of the songs from the play is incorporated into this warm up, and Matt demonstrates how to get the timing right for the 'desperate woman' song by pressing the correct buttons on his Mac and regaining his role as music-man and conductor of the vocal warm-up. What follows, proves to be the best run through, I have seen of the 'Desperate Woman' song, so far! A definite promising start to the day.
When trifling with the 'Secret of Success' song, a range of alto-soprano tones are constituted; it makes the song a pastoral and pleasurable experience to listen to. Matt attempts to give the cast the correct starting note, and when a few off-key notes are sung, it is unconcealed that the song works better once the meaning of the lyrics is depicted through the way the characters sing it. The characters in this scene are greedy, and almost nasty; therefore, a nasty, squawking tone is adopted, it becomes almost crow-like. When the song is attempted again with this new revelation, it still manages to retain its comical integrity, but creates a more, well established meaning. Morgan does a tremendous job of becoming 3 different roles in one in this song alone; his Yorkshire accent used as characterisation of 'Mr Wholesaler' never ceases to make me laugh!
After the show songs are revisited, The Foo begins to pickup from where they left off yesterday. 'The Baby Scene' is being revisited now and the puppetry I saw more than a week ago is being reused; baby shoes are utilised as puppets and made to represent the crying mouths of babies. The cast showcase their ability to make strange noises, again, by making the crying noises for the babies; creating a loud, horrible and overwhelming intensity of noise. This scene marks the only one in the show that the 'Shoemaker' interacts with the other characters in the play- in this case the characters are babies; it depicts an amalgamation of eras. The cast also demonstrate their ability of being able to play a generation of ages, by becoming the children, and during the scene, Morgan, Kate and Beth enter in what appear to be pram-like shopping baskets with wheels; they almost look like a toddler's toy car. I have no doubt that this imagery and use of props is for a symbolic purpose. No automated or Matt-complied Mac music plays; instead the 'children' sing a simple and melancholic melody of 'lalalas', which acts as an overriding soundtrack for the scene. As an incentive for getting into role, Kate discloses to the group that 'the essence of children and play' and 'childhood' needs to be captured within this scene; this is certainly something which is achieved through the use of props and childlike 'lalala' tune. The children come in as a train of joint trolleys-again the symbolism here is prominent, and the children attached to each other both, metaphorically, and physically depicts their relationship to one-another.
This scene, like most of the others, presents a surreal and unpleasant undertone and a whole depth of meaning is unearthed. It is revealed that these children are in fact the shop assistants from the beginning of the play, and the audience get an insight into the background of these characters. Like an almost, Pied-Piper-esque character, Matt plays a tune on his piano-flute and the Shoemaker joins in on the infant-like play, here; his character is genuinely happy, in juxtaposition to the usual pensive soliloquies displayed by the Shoemaker throughout the rest of the play, and as an audience member, the scene distinguishes itself as a heart warming occurrence. Towards the end of the scene, however, each child gets taken away, and when the the 'lalala' tune gradually dies out; the silence gives an unnerving convention to the whole scene.
After a couple of run-throughs of this scene, the 'lalalaing' is disregarded for now, and instead, a choreographed sequence and 'trolley dance' is focused on. This becomes, possibly the most outlandish thing I have seen the Foo attempt, to date. There seems to be so much to consider in this one scene; the proxemics between each actor has to be maintained, and controlling the trolleys proves to be a difficult task by itself; as Morgan displays, when he manages to tip himself out of his...
Like a complexly layered, absurd looking onion; The Foo seem ever more determined to make the scene doubly intricate, by throwing synchronised head movements into the mix. Now, an amalgamation of harmonious 'lalala's', and a routine in a wheeling basket, whilst maintaining a childlike character have all been bestowed upon Beth, Kate and Morgan. Mick- the man of many talents, gives some judicious encouragement, and offers some simplistic advice to help break down the routine, and make it more manageable; as usual, success is never an obstacle, and the scene begins to refine itself almost effortlessly.
I leave the rehearsal for a couple of hours to attend a lecture, and when I return I find the company still hard at work. Now, the next scene and 'the beginning of the end' is being established. The voice over's and recordings of awards and store openings on Friday are being used to tell a story of how Pendulum's Emporium is becoming famous around the globe. In the background, a warped, manic, past paced version of the original 'retail music' is being played; the characters speech becomes distorted and staggered and what is more surreal is the fact that now both Kate and Morgan had dubbed an electric blue wig and are joining Beth in the physical representation of the 'Shoe Makers Wife'. Here, this character distinguishes herself as a disjointed and overpowering character; shopping bags among shopping bags are placed on Matt- 'The Shoemaker' and he is being overwhelmed by Pendulums. It seems like the pivotal and pinnacle moment of the play. (I haven't spoilt it, it's much better in real life!)
Mick is only with the group until this evening, so The Foo soldier on in an attempt to show off the grand finale. This scene is still not fully scripted and the essence of exploration exposes a new, heart breaking concept. During the 'court scene', Matt positions himself centre stage and proceeds to stare out into the audience, listening to the shop assistants he once knew as children give evidence. His reaction is one of massive grievance and sorrow, and I am certain that this will register with the audience on an emotional level unlike any other section of the piece. Once another exulting completion of the final scene is completed, another, yet more polished run through of the show is undergone as a showcase to Mick; for some final proposals and propositions for The Foo to work on during the remainder of the week, which, no doubt I shall be witness to.
After today's rehearsal I notice; more than ever how this show, does indeed, 'tickle the audiences imagination'-as is in Maison Foo's mission statement; more than that, it also allows the audience to unravel the story for themselves, in a playful and eccentric manner. The equivocalness and ambiguity of Pendulums Bargain Emporium gives a very clear message, but also manages to leave room for plenty of interpretation. Tomorrow marks the 3rd day of production week and 3 days until show day! So far, this Foo-layered onion hasn't caused any tears of sadness, and is forever peeling away to reveal new layers of potential!


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September 15, 2011
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The Benches at Tanglewood Plantation
The history of Tanglewood Plantation is rooted in the southern tradition of caring for the soil, it's trees, and their inhabitants. Before the property earned its current name in the early 1800's, the property was called Smith's Grove after both the family who owned the land and the large sweeping expanses of trees that graced the acreage.
My husband and I spent most of last winter walking Tanglewood's groves with an expert tree company, looking at each tree—it's health, it's diseases, it's old and dying limbs. We saved the ones we could save by applying different sealants and salves to the bark. We trimmed back dead limbs and thinned out canopies. But there were a few that could not be saved and that had to be turned into firewood to heat the Plantation. There is one tree—a large Pecan—that we were anxiously praying would come back, but didn't. I've spent a lot of time under the precarious and dropping limbs of that tree thinking about all of the things that tree has witnessed—this will be the winter that we chop it down.
Tanglewood's two hundred years run through many chapters of American history. The enormous, original tract that was deeded to Smith family is right on the path the North took as it invaded the South during the Civil War. South Carolinians fought for farmer's rights just mere decades later, led by the dauntless Ellison Durant Smith of Tanglewood Plantation. The turn of the century witnessed the struggle for equality by both women and blacks; that struggle was bore out under the tree limbs of Tanglewood. Two World Wars were fought, people were born, lived, and died, and another Millenium marked our calendars. Quiet and still, Tanglewood Plantation and it's trees hold strong.
One of the most beautiful stories (and pictures) at Tanglewood Plantation, is the one that captures the Benches at Tanglewood Plantation. Scattered around the property are rotting, moss- covered planks that balance between two huge old trees. The wood looks to be minutes away from collapsing, and the Spanish moss hangs low from those trees. Local lore tells that when there were weddings on the property, a board was placed between two trees (or that a board was placed next to one tree and another was planted) to signify and mark the union. These benches are still here, commemorating these marriages of yesteryear, even though everything else has changed.
So as I look to the future of Tanglewood Plantation, our family and our guests, I am curious about which pieces will withstand the hands of time. Will all of the trees that my children climb and those that we are trying to save still be here? Will the couples that dance their wedding nights away, full of life and anticipation come back? Will they hold hands under these same trees, with white hair, and smile about all the time that has passed since their magical night at Tanglewood Plantation? Only the future will tell, but...
I hope so. :)
A special thank you to all of the Photographers who have helped capture Tanglewood Plantation's magic:
Lacy Ferrell Photography, James McCoy Photography, Carla Holst, Devon Carsten, Collin Smith Portrait Photography, and Ashley Owens Jones Photography.
And an invitation to all of our beautiful couples shown above-- You are always welcome at Tanglewood-- thank you for helping to create the magic...


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6 Ways You Can Motivate Learners with Rewards or Certificates
People love gold stars. Even though your learners are probably delighted to take your course just because they want to learn the topic, receiving official recognition via a certificate for an achievement is powerfully motivating.
An award for completing a milestone can make the difference between keeping someone in a course and dropping out. Plus, offering something like a certificate of completion for online learning can also help them get a better job, meet employment requirements or earn a promotion.
Here are some best practices you can follow when you want to offer a carrot to people participating in your online course.
- Make awards easy to offer. Offering something like a certificate is much easier if you don't have to print it out, sign it and mail it to someone. And then repeat that process in case the learner loses the original copy. The solution is to automate it, for example, a learner earns a certificate by successfully passing an exam.
- Attach badges and certificates to skills rather than time. Think about offering a program participant an award for earning a key skill. Some organizations make the mistake of offering recognition based on time spent, which isn't as motivating and doesn't demonstrate knowledge gain.
- Make participation with other learners a requirement. A certificate or badge on its own is rarely enough. Make the award dependent on truly experiencing all parts of an online course. This might be working in an online forum, creating community with other learners or reading and using content.
- Consult with advisors to create certification program. Start internally when you want to offer a certification program. Ask key people to weigh in on what kinds of skills learners need to earn and how often they need to renew those stills. It will give your program credibility and meaning.
- Communicate expectations before the course begins. Mention any incentive you're offering at the very beginning of your promotion process. This will help adoption rates and will keep learners engaged from the start.
- Offer other takeaways. A badge or certificate is motivating, but so are other incentives. Bundle your certificate with tools they can use on the job, downloadable toolkit, equipment from partners or sponsors, monetary incentives—even small ones such as a $5 or $10 gift card.


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