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are you a giver or a taker? maybe you're a benefit-of-the-doubt kinda guy. or perhaps an-eye-for-an-eye kinda lady? what role do you think that plays in how you work? or in your success?
these are the questions organizational psychologist adam grant asks in his book, give and take. it's a fascinating book and i think these questions give huge insight into how we operate, at work and in life.
"according to conventional wisdom, highly successful people have three things in common: motivation, ability, and opportunity. if we want to succeed, we need a combination of hard work, talent, and luck. [but there is] a fourth ingredient, one that's critical but often neglected: success depends heavily on how we approach our interactions with other people. every time we interact with another person at work, we have a choice to make: do we try to claim as much value as we can, or contribute value without worrying about what we receive in return?"
he breaks the theory down into three chunks: givers give more than they receive. takers do the opposite and put their interests first. and matchers do neither. matchers are more focused on making sure the scales of giving and getting are evenly balanced. i'm a matcher. an eye-for-an-eye kinda lady. and when i heard grant speak it really gave me a lot of insight into myself. and since then i have been better able to understand and manage my thoughts and feelings because of this context.
so, long story short, which of the three types is most likely to succeed?
"research demonstrates that givers sink to the bottom of the success ladder. across a wide range of important occupations, givers are at a disadvantage: they make others better off but sacrifice their own success in the process."
but here's the interesting part: while givers were the worst performers, they were also the best. with takers and matchers landing in the middle.
"there's something distinctive that happens when givers succeed: it spreads and cascades. when takers win, there's usually someone else who loses. research shows that people tend to envy successful takers and look for ways to knock them down a notch. in contrast, when [givers] win, people are rooting for them and supporting them, rather than gunning for them. givers succeed in a way that creates a ripple effect, enhancing the success of people around them. you'll see that the difference lies in how giver success creates value, instead of just claiming it."
so interesting!
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1. Backdoor Shoes
Sloggers shoes and boots are a staple at back doors across America. Known for their colorful and playful print designs, Sloggers are available in five waterproof profiles — garden clog, slip-on shoe, ankle boot, 10-inch boots and new 14-inch boots. Sloggers' signature all-day comfort insole supports and prevents foot fatigue while the outside materials take on rain, mud and dirt with ease. After wearing, hose them off and leave at the back door for the next project and/or adventure. Made in the USA. For ordering: firstname.lastname@example.com. For style availably, visit the website.
2. Cold Weather Work Gloves
MidWest Gloves & Gear
MidWest Gloves & Gear has introduced new cold-weather work gloves for men. The work gloves are designed for all extremely cold outdoor work activities: rugged construction jobs, farm work and more. The new MidWest cold weather work gloves feature "Thinsulate" supreme insulation lining. A distinctive plaid wool overall pattern is on the glove backs, and the palms and knuckles are made of a tough suede leather. Available in mens' sizes L/XL.
1. Top of the Morning Mole Garden Sculpture
SPI Home
This dapper mole is all dressed up and ready to greet visitors to your garden. Measures 22 inches high by 11.5 inches wide by 8.5 inches deep. Made of resin. Contact SPI Home, 377 Swift Avenue, South San Francisco, Calif., 94080; by phone at 800-223-4438; fax: 800-223-4428; email: email@example.com.
2. Whimsical Garden Bunny Accent
Garden Décor Accents
Spring is almost here, and this sweet little bunny rabbit is taking a break from hopping around your yard! Your customers will appreciate this statue and its level of detail as it sits still in their yard or garden. Made of polyresin/polystone. Weight: 1 pound. Dimensions: 6.25 inches by 4.25 inches by 6.75 inches.
3. Wind Art Collection
Red Carpet Studios
Red Carpet Studios introduces the Wind Art Collection that includes large kinetic spinners, fishing pole stakes and kinetic rustic balancers for 2018. The new Glass Vine spinner is 75 inches tall with glass accents for any garden or outdoor space. Suggested retail is $99.99. RCS has added more than 125 new items to the line, including planters, statuary, spinner stakes and chimes. For more information, visit our website or call 877-985-0405.
4. Peter Rabbit Figurines
Flower Fairies
Peter Rabbit's Secret Garden figurines and accessories are perfect for miniature gardeners of all ages. Beautifully painted and made using durable plastic for inside and outside gardens. Your customers can collect, create and imagine the tale of Peter Rabbit just in time for their spring gardens and Easter baskets!
5. Wind Bells Collection
North Country Wind Bells
North Country Wind Bells® has designed and created these original and authentic wind bells based on the rugged coast of Maine since 1975. Themes include Nautical, Wilderness, Whimsical and Pets, too! There are six collections and over 61 melodies to choose from that fit in any storefront in any part of the country. Retailers tell us all the time that our wind bells are great hits for gift-giving for birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, weddings and even bereavements. Proudly made in Maine, USA!
6. Natural Pumice Rock
Featherock's 100 percent natural pumice rock is safe in fire features and can be used as an alternative to lava rock. Pumice combines the natural, rugged look of lava rock with the modern style of fire pit glass. Available in ¼-inch gravel to 6-inch cobbles in 5-pound bags or bulk bags. This is the perfect product for both DIY landscapers and professionals alike!
7. Vintage Edison Solar String Lights
Echo Valley
Echo Valley expands its popular line of solar Edison lighting products with the introduction of its stylish and multi-functional Vintage Edison Solar String Lights. Sold as a 10-piece set, each bulb contains two amber LED filaments that, when lit, are stunning to behold. The included solar panel can be clipped atop a patio umbrella or staked in the ground if draping the lights from overhanging limbs and structures. At 17 feet (overall length), the Vintage Edison Solar String Lights can be used in multiple settings, creating an inviting and relaxing ambiance. Attractively packaged and affordably priced, these are sure to be among the most sought-after products this spring. Call Echo Valley at 800-592-9678 for more information or visit them on the web.
8. Secret Garden Figurines and Accessories
Flower Fairies
Did you know that the Flower Fairies have a secret? Their wings glow in the sunlight, and that means they are happy and ready to play in the garden! The full line of Flower Fairies Secret Garden figurines and accessories are perfect for miniature gardeners of all ages. Beautifully painted and made using durable plastic for inside and outside gardens. Your customers can collect, create, and imagine the durable Flower Fairies glowing in their spring gardens!
9. Small Single Hole Planter
Featherock's Small Single Hole Planter is now available in a small, half crate of 32 pieces or a regular crate of 64 pieces. Each option has its benefits, with the small crate reducing weight and freight cost, and the regular crate earning an additional 10 percent volume discount. The Small Single Hole Planter is Featherock's most popular sized pumice planter! Try it as an accent in a fairy garden or as the star of a succulent arrangement workshop.
10. Rainbow Leaf — Thermometer Spinner Stake
Echo Valley
Harness the energy of the wind and sun courtesy of Echo Valley's new exquisite Rainbow Leaf — Thermometer Spinner Stake. Combining elements of steel and glass, this kinetic marvel provides rotational movement on a windy day while simultaneously functioning as an outdoor thermometer. The glow-in-the-dark PVC face of the thermometer allows it to be read at night, and the colorful, eye-catching beaded glass makes it a natural for use as a focal point in any landscape setting. Packaged in an attractive open-faced color window box, the spinner is giftable and shelf-ready. Available now, call Echo Valley at 800-592-9678 for more information or visit them on the web.
1. The Salad Box
The Salad Box, available exclusively from Hydrofarm, is great for anyone who wants to keep a constant supply of fresh salad greens and herbs handy and ready for harvesting. It can be used outdoors or indoors under grow lights, and fits perfectly under Hydrofarm's Jump Start 2-foot T5 Grow Light System. Using a passive hydroponics method, the Salad Box requires no electricity and very little maintenance. Featuring eight plant sites, the Salad Box includes everything needed (except the water) to turn seedlings into salad. Comes with eight "Root Wraps," reservoir tray, lid, top-off bottle, net cups, drain plugs and nutrients.
2. Seed Tape
Olds Garden Seed
Seed tape is convenient, easy to use and eliminates thinning as seeds are evenly spaced on the paper tape. Countertop displays can be merchandised with your seed displays and multiple placements on endcaps and register checkout counters.
3. Duogrow
SunBlaster Lighting
The Duogrow holds 12 liters of water, releasing it to the roots of the plants in its two pots, as and when the plants need it. This is a great garden for any patio or sundeck. Move your Duogrow indoors with the addition of SunBlaster Lighting and accessories and grow all year round.
4. Sunburst CMh System
Exclusively available from Hydrofarm, the new Sunburst CMh System combines two extremely popular products — the Sunburst and Phantom CMh systems — into a single unit that brings the benefits of ceramic metal halide lighting to small spaces with the Sunburst's compact, all-in-one format. The Sunburst CMh has a built-in digital ballast designed specifically to run the 315W ceramic metal halide lamp (included), which in this system operates in the horizontal position. The reflector's interior is 95 percent hammertone aluminum and offers excellent uniformity and diffusion. Offered in two different lamp color temperature options: 3100K or 4200K, and features dual input voltage of 120-240V. Carries a 3-year warranty.
5. Retail Garden Center Greenhouses
Gothic Arch Greenhouses
Retail Garden Center outlets have very different greenhouse needs than their commercial production and backyard counterparts might. That's why Gothic Arch Greenhouses has gone to great lengths to ensure our retail garden center customers have access to the very distinct greenhouses, accessories and supplies they require to help their businesses grow. Ideally, a retail garden center is a complete and comprehensive retail facility with areas for living plants and various products, availability for storage and specified areas for shipping and receiving. Our experienced, knowledgeable and friendly staff offers the best customer service in the industry and will get you on the right track. We offer a variety of Retail Garden Centers designed much like a growing house to satisfy your product's need for sunlight and appropriate ventilation, so that you are able to sell year round. We provide economical and mobile structures that allow additional plant sales, as well as comfort to your customers while shopping. Our complete packages are engineered for simple installation, ready for future expansion and offer superior strength. In our comprehensive range of structures and products, the possibilities are endless!
6. Fix-N-Grow
Olds Garden Seed
Fix-N-Grow is a legume inoculant, a mixture of beneficial bacteria suspended in easy-to-use granules. These bacteria take free atmospheric nitrogen and attach it to the roots of beans, peas and cowpeas, where it is converted and used by plants.
7. Quadgrow
SunBlaster Lighting
The Quadgrow holds 30 liters of water, releasing it to the roots as the plants need it. Ideal for growing tomatoes, beans, aubergines, peas, peppers and anything else that is a little larger. The Quadgrow can also be moved indoors when desired.
1. Dura-Bench Original and Ultra Plastic Bench Tops
Southwest Agri-Plastics
Southwest Agri-Plastics is proud to offer Dura-Bench Original and Dura-Bench Ultra plastic bench tops. All Dura-Bench products are engineered to replace wood, wire and expanded metal on greenhouse benches at a comparable price. The non-porous polypropylene plastic material eliminates rot, cracks, splinters, rust and sharp edges that are found on other types of bench tops.
2. New Sign and Banner Hardware
Haiku Shade
This new sign system accommodates signs of a quarter inch of rigid material and pole pocket banners. Options include wall-mounted systems, portable units and brackets for mounting on our quality shade structures. Take your sign and graphics program to new heights with our versatile sign hardware systems. Please visit our website and go to Sign Solutions to find new ways to improve your signage program. 317-402-8400. Made in the USA.
3. Double Sided Wooden Rack
Netherland Bulb Company
New in our 2018 Spring Collection is the Double Sided Wooden Rack. This rack is perfect for center aisles and provides sight lines for a cleaner in-store look. It is excellent for displaying Package Units, Value Packs and Boxed Units. The rack is shoppable from two sides and can be placed side-by-side for an impactful display. Place header cards on the sides of the rack for additional signage.
4. Flower Tower
Eckert's Greenhouse & Perennials
Bring the "wow" to your garden center entrance with our pole displays. Bring the "wow" to your local cities with our Water-and Labor-saving baskets. Bring the "wow" to your retail customers with our Weekender Baskets. All of our baskets have an unheard of 10-year warranty. Our iron fits on any type of pole, round or square, 3 to 8 inches. Beautifying the U.S. and Canada from backyard to main street.
Plants & Seeds
1. Pixie Plants
Central Florida Ferns & Foliage
The Central Florida Ferns & Foliage Pixie Plants mix is a collection of ferns, foliage and succulents for glass terrarium gardens, container mini-gardens or succulent gardens. Its fern selection includes Pteris, mahogany, maidenhair, bird's nest, Boston types, Selaginella, Autumn, Korean rock and more; to Ficus, ivy, begonias, Peperomia, Fittonia, Pilea, Hypoestes, palms and baby tears. The 2-inch garden plants give mini gardens variety, texture and interest.
2. The Countess of Wessex Boulevard Evipo073
Donahue's Clematis Specialists
A marvelous clematis with large white and blush flowers. Petals have a wavy edge, and the dramatic burgundy anthers create a stunning display as it produces a mass of flowers from the base of the plant to the top. It grows well in a partial shady area or full sun. Blooms May through June and August through September. Grows to a height of 3-4 feet and takes a hard prune in early spring. Available from Donahue's Clematis Specialists, Faribault, Minn., 507-334-8404.
3. Organic Seed Collection
Chas C. Hart Seed Co.
From the very beginning, our farms in Maine and Wethersfield, Conn. produced much of the seed we offered for sale. Over the years, we have contracted with growers to produce seed that meets the needs of our demanding family, farmers and gardeners; untreated, weed-free, with a germination percentage that far exceeds the federal standard. As USDA certified organic varieties became available that were able to meet those exacting standards, we've offered them to our customers. Today, all of the garden seed we offer must still meet every one of those standards — plus, we've made a commitment not to sell any seed that has been produced through genetic engineering (The GE Free Promise). We offer 24 certified organic varieties in retail packets. These varieties were chosen because they offer many ways to enjoy them; as sprouts, micro-greens, shoots, baby greens, juice, and of course delicious mature vegetables, too! There are even organic nasturtiums for edible flowers.
4. Anemone Fantasy 'Red Riding Hood' PPAF
Plants Nouveau
'Red Riding Hood' is a new, thickly petaled, single-flowered rosey-pink selection that is vigorous and fills pots quickly. Covered in blooms from late July to October, this new selection is a grower and gardener's dream with many flowers and strong, upright stems. Market these as garden plants planted en masse, and perfect for the front of the border, or as a gift plant in a 6-inch pot for late summer impulse sales. Grows to 18 inches.
5. Vermillion Potato
Irish Eyes Garden Seeds
If you are looking for a new and unique potato among the sea of whites, yellows, reds and russets, give Vermillion a try. With red skin and deep pink flesh, this fingerling variety is sure to wow your customers with its striking color. Vermillion has a creamy texture and earthy taste and is suitable for a wide range of cooking; try it roasted with rosemary and paired with steak and a salad. A drought-resistant, mid-to-late season variety that's also resistant to viruses, splitting and powdery scab. This is a wonderful variety for the specialty market. Direct from our family to yours, Vermillion is an Irish Eyes exclusive.
Retail Technology
1. Rapid Garden Point-of-Sale Systems
Rapid Garden POS
Green retailers have distinct challenges that standard, off-the-shelf, point-of-sale systems aren't designed to manage — particularly production oversight of living inventory. Implementing a POS solution built specifically for growers, such as Rapid Garden POS, allows you to effectively:
1. Convert inventory from single units to combined items with production kitting tools. Our system even recommends a suggested price based on items used.
2. Transition growing inventory into larger containers (and price points). Rapid Garden POS works just as easily in reverse for plants that you divide or those that need to be nursed back to a sellable condition.
3. View real-time data, so you can track exactly where your production inventory is and its current status — without the cost of an enterprise-level production management system. Adapt your existing systems and tools into a central solution that manages dispatch and service, delivery, shipping and fulfillment, accounting and more!
2. The Perfect Plant for your website
The Marketing Garden
The Perfect Plant, a customizable plant and pest guide, is now available for garden retailers on their websites. Within seconds, customers can find exactly what they are looking for and create a shopping list, making your time spent with customers more effective and efficient. This new feature is also great for employees to quickly guide customers to plant choices within your nursery. Available as an in-store kiosk and for your website!


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Roadmap to becoming a Home Energy Assessor/
Outlined below are the required steps to become an authorized Home Energy Assessor with the City of Portland Home Energy Score program.
This entire process is estimated to take a minimum of four weeks and $625 to complete.
To complete the process, you must hold an Oregon CCB license for residential contractor, residential specialty contractor license, or residential restricted Home Energy Performance Score Contractor. Download the Roadmap or follow the step outlined here.
STEP 1. Obtain and verify qualifying US DOE credentials.
Complete at least one of the following US Department of Energy (US DOE) qualifying credentials listed on the ODOE - Home Energy Assessor Training Certification Form. After completing the training, email completed form to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Note: If you have yet to complete the US DOE Home Energy Score Simulation Training, disregard the "USDOE online simulation training" fields on the form.
Estimated cost: varies by market rates
Estimated time frame: varies by training provider
STEP 2. Complete Home Energy Score Simulation training.
US DOE will email you access to the Simulation Training. This is a self-paced training process where you will conduct virtual home walk-throughs designed to show a variety of situations you might encounter, in order to learn how to produce an accurate home energy score. Once complete, US DOE will email you to confirm you passed a series of test homes and a multiple choice exam.
Note: For additional assistance, you can optionally attend guided trainings through Earth Advantage. Recommended for those without experience in on-line simulation training modules.
Estimated cost: Free (unguided) or $100 (guided)
Estimated time frame: 12+ hours, usually over a few weeks (unguided) or 12-16 hours over 1.5 to 2 days (guided)
STEP 3. Obtain and verify home energy assessor CCB certificate.
Earth Advantage will email you the approved ODOE – Home Energy Assessor Training Certification Form from Step 1. Submit this approved Form to CCB, WITH the CCB Home Energy Assessor Certification Application. Upon approval, CCB will mail you a certificate and CCB number. Email this information to email@example.com
Note: In order to qualify for this certification, you must have a CCB residential contractor license, residential specialty contractor license, or residential restricted Home Energy Performance Score Contractor license – see CCB Endorsements Form for descriptions.
Estimated cost: $100 Application Fee + $100 One-Year Certification Fee. Ongoing annual renewal fee is $100.
Estimated time frame: 5-7 business days
STEP 4. Complete the home energy assessor participation agreement.
Complete the home energy assessor participation agreement. (Download form HERE). Submit agreement to Earth Advantage at email@example.com
Estimated cost: None
Estimated time frame: 1-2 business days to process
STEP 5. Attend mandatory orientation.
Contact Earth Advantage to register for the mandatory orientation. Learn about specific local program requirements and messaging to homeowners about the home energy report. Upon completion, Earth Advantage will send an introductory email with next steps to start generating scores.
Estimated cost: $75
Estimated time frame: 2 hr. Orientation session
STEP 6. Successfully complete required mentoring session.
As required by US DOE, you must schedule and score your first home accompanied by a mentor designated by Earth Advantage (unless you already completed this as part of a guided in-person simulation training – see Step 3).
Estimated cost: $150
Estimated time frame: 2 hr. field visit + energy modeling
STEP 7. Authorization.
You are now authorized to conduct City of Portland Home Energy Score assessments and generate the home energy report!
Estimated cost: $25/score quality assurance fee
Estimated time frame: 1.5 hr./home - field assessment, energy modeling, home energy report generation.
For more information contact:
MacKenzie Winchel, Program Manager / Quality Assurance
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
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This past 10 days has been what we call "real fun". This is the first actual "trip" since Shari's heart attack so we wanted to do something we love. It started by inviting Shari's sister and her husband to travel with us and it all began at the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation near Livingston, TX. We try to make this event each year on the first weekend of June.
Next we went North to Murfreesboro AR to hunt gemstones. We spent a few days at Miner's Rock Shop Campground since the State Park was undergoing renovations. Miners', turned out to be a nice, clean and friendly place with lots of nice stones, hunting tools and other items of interest for those on the gem hunting trail. Next came hunting diamonds at the Crater of Diamond's State Park which is about 1/1o mile up the road. We decided to pack up our material from the diamond field and search it once we reach the comfort of our home rather than the heat of the day in Arkansas. Next we drove to Mt. Ida and the Wegner's Quartz Crystal Mine for some digging in the dirt....it was all we wanted it to be. We found what we were looking for and had a great trip.
As the week ended we were awakened with the news of a flash flood near the area which took the lives of 18 people in the middle of the night. The park involved was less than 20 miles from us but we were high and dry. Our prayers go out for those who lost their lives and their families and friends.
Next we headed South again to Lake Charles and had the chance to see "Peter Frampton" in concert, 5th row center seats at the Isle of Capri Casino....what a show.
Today, we drove home, unpacked and will spend time getting the RV ready for our next trip to wherever that will be.
Photos are posted on our web site http://Jatexas.com or this DIRECT LINK
Until Next Time....
Sunday, June 13, 2010
3 comments:
- KarenInTheWoods and Steveio said...
We really think that would be a fun thing to do, gem hunting. Thanks for a great post, I forwarded it to Steve at work. Interesting!
Karen and Steve
(Our Blog) RVing: Small House... BIG Backyard
- June 14, 2010 at 2:40 PM
- JA-Texas said...
In the Fall we are going East to an Amethyst mine and an Emerald mine in NC.... Sheffield Mine and Emerald Hollow Mine... Look them up..they are neat also.
- June 14, 2010 at 9:14 PM
- Leno said...
Sounds like a great trip. Hmmm, gem hunting. What did you find?? Will have to hear about it on chat some night.
- June 17, 2010 at 6:20 PM
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HL6 - Ancient Greece
Maxi (36.5x28.5 cm) with 95 pieces
The pieces with information about famous historical persons and gods only fit by the correct figure. We show the Greek colonies around the Medeterranean and the Black Sea, famous buildings and monuments etc. Learn about the periods of ancient Greek history and the most important wars and other historical events.
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Dear Parents,
I write this newsletter from Running Springs (just below Big Bear) at the Pali Institute. I've joined our sixth grade class at outdoor school and am enjoying watching them engage in science lessons and activities, such as Geology & Engineering (formation of rocks, layers of earth, plate tectonics, causes of earthquakes and designing model structures to be tested against an earthquake simulator), Weather (patterns and tools to make predictions), 21st Century Energy Dilemmas (renewable and nonrenewable resources and how to be a conscious consumer), Forest Navigation (compass and coordinates), as well as a night hike to learn about nocturnal animals (their environment and survival tactics). The weather in this part of California is gorgeous with day temperatures in the mid-sixties, beautiful blue skies above and lots of greenery below. The biggest joy for me, though, is seeing how respectful our students behave toward their outdoor school teachers and how caring they are toward their peers. At my exit interview with a Pali Institute staff member, I was told that our students are some of the best behaved they've ever worked with. I know this to be true as our SLM students have a great reputation for their behavior at outings such as these! Thank you for raising such great kids!!
On another, less peaceful note, two Sundays ago, we heard of the terrible tragedy that occurred in Las Vegas. I'm sure there is not one of us who has not spent time reflecting on the incident. Those sweet, innocent lives that were senselessly taken are still fresh on my mind - particularly the St. John Fisher parent, Lisa Patterson, mother of three children (who happened to be attending the concert with a very close friend of mine) as well as the young woman from South High School, Christiana Duarte, who has relatives that attend our school. I can't help but wonder why so many incidents such as this are occurring in our country today.
Although the founding of America separates church and state, our country's forefathers were influenced by Christian ideas and, thus the founding of America was deeply rooted in Christian moral truths. Even the verbiage in many of the United State's founding documents are unique to Christianity. In addition, there are 68 references to God in the U.S. code, such as, anyone who swears into any of the branches of the armed forces or into office as a justice or a judge must conclude with the words "So help me God." The American Pledge of Allegiance states that we are "...one Nation under God…" and our national motto is "In God We Trust." However, it seems that more and more society is forgetting those basic principles that made up the fabric of our nation. The landscape of our culture is changing and, in my opinion, I feel this is due to society moving away from God and Faith as central to the formation of each person.
There was a time, not long ago, where attending religious services on Sundays and daily prayer at home were a normal part of most American families' lives. In rearing children, parents made it a high priority to lead their children closer to God. It is without a doubt that in the past and now, Catholic schools have provided the environment for students to learn Christian moral values and deepen their faith in God, which leads to compassion for and service to others. However, while Catholic schools have "some" influence in rearing children toward leading better, more God-centered lives, it is the home-life that holds the greatest influence. In other words, teachers may teach about God and open a child's heart to faith, but it takes root and is nourished by word and deed in their homes, especially by their parents. Our greatest purpose as parents is to model Christian deeds, speak God's wisdom to our children, and care for their little souls.
In the gospel reading this coming weekend, we hear the story of The Parable of the Wedding Feast. In summary, a king sends out invitations for a great feast that he will host for his son to be wed. Those invited, initially accept the invitation. When the second invitation goes out (which serves as reminder to the event), the guests ignore and dismiss the invitation. A third reminder goes out and the guests flatout reject the invitation. In this parable, the wedding feast is the kingdom of heaven. We all want to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, but what is the cost? What must we do to enter? Share our goods with those less fortunate, be kind to our enemies, forgive those who have wronged us, show compassion to the downtrodden, etc. In addition, to care for our souls we attend Mass, receive and partake in the sacraments, go to confession, pray daily. So we initially accept the invitation to the Kingdom of Heaven, because who would not want that...but often times when the "second" and "third" invitation arrives, we find our lives too busy or practicing faith too inconvenient or perhaps we feel that it is not relevant to our lives at present. We know however, that our lives on earth are very short compared to eternal time and what we do here on earth matters in the ever after.
Society can no longer afford to put aside or be inconvenienced with actions that nourish our souls and unite us with God, who longs for peace in our hearts and peace in the world. We must begin to put God back into our daily lives and we absolutely must make it our priority to care for the souls of our children by being good stewards of the faith through word and action. Please continue to pray with me that the hearts of our families, our communities, our nation and of all the faithful may be passionately driven toward a renewed sense of urgency in bringing God's presence in the world in word and deed. We can change the movement toward a world without God by the small things we do each day within our family units. Let's do this!
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Progress reports for students in 3rd through 8th grade will be posted on School Speak on Thursday, October 12th, by 5 p.m. For our TK - 2nd grade students, your child's teacher will be in touch with you to indicate when those will be sent home.
Each month our students are directed toward learning and living out one of the School-wide Learning Expectations (SLEs). The SLEs can be found in our School Calendar Handbook listed underneath each month. At the end of each month, their teachers choose students who have exhibited behaviors in alignment with the SLE. September's SLE was "A St. Lawrence Martyr Student BELIEVES through understanding and living our Catholic faith. We are proud of the following students for living out this schoolwide norm:
Brook Banfield
Maggie Battle
Genevieve Bellante
Ava Brownlie
Caleb Burke
Arianna Ciuffoli
Devan Cornelio
Charles Cress
Isabelle DiLeva
Connor Guerreiro
Colin Hall
Olivia Higgins
Grayson Javier
Andrew Jensen
William Johnson
Peter Lyons
Abigail Martinez
Natalie Nilson
Rachel Oppenheim
Megan Reynolds
Sadie Smith
Reagan Vieira
Congratulations students! Well-done!!
SLM Sports:
Our Fall team sports are underway. Coaches please send information to post in the Angel Express!
We have results from our first ever swim meet. Here they are in a message from our swim coaches (parents - Mr. Ciuffoli and Mr. Curry):
Swimmers and Parents,
Thanks for participating to the first SLM Swim Meet ever!
Coach Curry and I are so proud of the kids, they all had a great performance, they kept cheering their teammates, they were extremely focused with lots of positive energy, always on time and ready to race at the starting block.
Some of our kids placed in top 12th overall and earned a medal, which we will distribute during next swim practice on Friday.
Bailey Solheim: 2nd 50 Breast, 4th 50 Back, 6th 50 Free, 6th 50 Fly
Jake Smith: 10th 50 Free
Jack O'Shaughnessy: 1st 50 Back, 1st 50 Fly, 2nd 50 Free, 2nd 50 Breast
Liam Curry: 6th 50 Fly, 9th 50 Free
Davide Ciuffoli: 1st 50 Back, 3rd 50 Breast, 4th 100 IM, 5th 50 Free
Ryan Oldewurtel: 8th 50 Breast, 11th 50 Free, 11th 50 Back
Reiley Solheim: 5th 50 Back, 6th 50 Free, 6th 50 Fly, 8th 50 Breast
Congratulations to all!!!
Go SLM!!!
Two students participated in their first CYO golf tournament this past Sunday -- Isabelle DiLeva (4th gr.) and Matthew Kaiser (6th gr.) Great effort to you both! We look forward to more SLM students participating in the golf tournaments.
UPDATES ON FOOTBALL, VOLLEYBALL AND CROSS-COUNTRY will be sent soon in a separate e-mail.
The SLM Mock Trial Team and coaches have been working around the clock to prepare for the competition. Keep up the excellent work and dedication, students! (Dates of the competition to be announced soon!)
Finally, please check School Speak frequently for more news and updates.
Thank you for your continued support and generosity of time and treasure to our school. It is the partnership between parents and staff that help our students to thrive!
Mrs. Kaiser


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Monday, August 27th, 2018
Mathematics blog. I was just starting to have the time for it again. Well, here's the past week's work.
And I had time for a quick report on What's Going On In Gil Thorp? Cheating? In GOLF? June - August 2018
Now back to Suttons Bay.
I like to think this kid's mind was blown by the kite action.
bunny_hugger's dragon kite, just launched.
The shadow cast by the dragon kite and its long mylar tail.
The dragon kite in flight.
The cover for bunny_hugger's 1985 album.
Kid who's very excited and maybe afraid of the dragon kite.
I totally help with launching the dragon kite!
And here the kite's starting to launch.
That evening: trying to figure out how to crack this Mice and Mystics chapter. We'd eventually beat it, like, four months later.
Trivia: NBC organized its second, Blue, radio network two months after going on the air in November 1926. It organized the Pacific-coast Orange network in April 1927.
Source: The Magic Music Box: The Golden Age of Musical Radio, Thomas A Delong.
Currently Reading: Go, Flight! The Unsung Heroes of Mission Control, 1965 - 1992, Rick Houston, Milt Heflin.


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There's an old saying that you can tell a man by the company he keeps and if this is indeed true Cassio Ware is a real gem! The House Music legend rolled up in our Brooklyn studios with some of Jersey's most talented (and nicest!) and we proceeded to have a blast! Cassio laid out a lot of the history of the Jersey House scene and shared new music that the talented Vickie Ryan, Cynthia Tucker and Kyle "The Voice" Abercrombie and DJ Sharif who joined us in the studio, contributed to. What a stellar night from some of Jerseys brightest house music stars!
DJ Spinna Takes us on a Musical Stroll down Memory Lane!
DJ Spinna is a perpetual blur of motion on trains, planes and probably even bicycles on a singular mission to bring joyously funky music to the world. This prolific DJ / Producer behind the signature parties Wonder- Full (tribute to Stevie Wonder) and Soul Slam (Michael Jackson vs Prince) slowed down for a couple hours in the WBAI studios with us to talk abut the music that influenced him as a child growing up in funk-tastic Brooklyn and play us some heavy tunes from his childhood. Join us for two hours of talk, laughs and GREAT TUNES!!!
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BreakBeat Lou celebrates 30 years of Ultimate Breaks & Beats on the Sweet Spot!
August was hot in the studio as we welcomed DJ, Producer and co-creator (with Lenny Roberts) of the seminal music compilation series "Ultimate Breaks and Beats" Breakbeat Lou to the Sweet Spot!
Check out our exclusive two hour intimate chat with Lou above on Mixcloud and below downloadable on Soundcloud as we discuss his long legacy in music and take a stroll through the foundation days of hip hop, house and new developments in celebration of thirty years of one of the understated but key players in modern musical history.
Also head over to Breakbeat Lou's page here to keep up to date on all the great #UBB celebrations throughout the year!
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Celebrating Patrick Adams on St. Patrick's Day!
March 17th marked the date of our second broadcast and since we are not the green beer drinking type, the crew and I decided to celebrate by inviting one of the most prolific record producer, songwriter, musical arranger and musicians to the show, MR. PATRICK ADAMS! Much to our delight he accepted! AND MARCH 17TH IS HIS BIRTHDAY!!!!
If you don't know who Patrick is, you will be amazed at the amount of beautiful music this man has given to the world! He has 32 gold and platinum records and has over 1300 songs under his belt he has either written or been involved with producing.
I have embedded a few songs Patrick was involved with here that we didn't have time to include in the interview.
Among the artists Patrick has worked with and projects he has been involved with are Sister Sledge, Loleatta Holloway, Main Ingredient, Shannon, Cares, Thomas &Taylor,Ace Spectrum, Inner Life, Leroy Burgess, The Spinners, Gladys Knight, Skipworth & Turner, Candi Staton, Eddie Kendricks, Herbie Mann, Debbie Taylor, Bumblebee Unlimited, Universal Robot Band, Narada Michael Walden, Rick James, Chatelaine, C# Sharp, Center Stage, Cloud One,Inner Life, Mark IV, Musique, Patrick Adams Initiative, Phreek, Rainbow Brown, Sandy's Gang, The P.A. System, The Universal Robot Band, Wish and Bruni Pagan. In addition, Adams has worked with rap, hip-hop/R&B and dance/club acts such as Coolio, Cathy Dennis, Keith Sweat, Teddy Riley, Black Ivory, R. Kelly, Eric B & Rakim, Salt-N-Pepa, Shades of Love and Jeanie Tracy (vocalist for Sylvester).
He has also won numerous awards, among them ASCAP songwriter of the year.
He is responsible for one of my favorite records of all time, the Paradise Garage version of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Inner Life and engineered the epic album "Paid in Full" from Eric B. and Rakim.
I was so nervous but the interview went off without a hitch, despite both OP! and I having bronchitis, we only managed to cough up a lung off mic. We all learned a lot although I wished we had double the time to chat - what a fountain of information he was! I really hope that the young cats coming up can access some of the wealth of knowledge this man has.
Patricks more recent tribute to Thom Bell above. Beautiful tune!


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Dorchester Community Day
The fourth in a series of community days which aim to inform people about the work of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and for the PCC to visit projects helping to make our communities safer.
The PCC will be holding his fourth community day in Dorchester, there will be an opportunity for residents and visitors to the town to meet with the PCC and his staff who will be in the foyer of Tesco's between 10a.m. and 12 noon.
The day coincides with Holocaust Memorial Day and the PCC will be a guest speaker at the Corn Exchange, Dorchester for the 10th Holocaust Memorial Day Service. The theme of this years' event is 'Keep the Memory Alive'- you can find out more details on www.hmd.org.uk
From 2p.m The PCC will be holding a surgery, if you have a particular issue you would like to discuss then please contact the engagement team on 01305 229090 to book an appointment.
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WHEW!! I had a trying day yesterday. I awoke in a foul mood, quite angry actually. I was upset because the day before dawned to me feeling great, a wonderful aftermath of so much change during the previous two weeks. My mind was racing trying to figure out what I was angry with or at.
I did some channeling to get some answers. The words were reassuring about my future and choice of how I spend my time right now but I didn't feel much better. I tried to write an article and to work on my book. I couldn't focus enough do either. I did some energy lightening processes and noticed a lot of gunk clearing from my third chakra but the out of sorts feeling continued. I walked but was only able to force myself to walk about half the distance I normally do. I went out to lunch and that helped a bit.
I finally gave up and went to the library to watch comedy and music videos on the computer for hours. Then came home and finished a good book and went to sleep. Today I woke up feeling completely different – grounded, calm, purposeful and in alignment with my higher self.
Today I know it was a combination of reacting to leftover energy in the apartment from a client's healing session the previous night (it didn't clear as thoroughly as I intended), some inner emotional pain I experience when I talk to a friend on the phone who I am supposed to be letting go of but haven't quite gotten there yet, and email exchange with a distant relative that brought up some old family stuff, and my frustration and impatience with the intuitive guidance that I am not supposed to sponsor a meet-up group with a particular person without any clear explanation (when I REAAALY wanted to). However, in the middle of the emotional flow yesterday I could not get clear information about what triggered it all.
I took the exact right steps to help myself – channeling my higher self, energy healing, walking, going out and then distracting myself with something fun. It still took sleeping on it to help it all dissipate.
Sometimes it is like that – I just have to let some time go by. I prefer to help it along faster but it doesn't always work that way. I am sure this is where trust and acceptance comes in, i.e. trusting that what is going on with me is appropriate and accepting that it will heal or change when the timing is correct or I am finished with whatever is going on. Spiritual evolution indeed.


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Love and expenses! Both these adjectives are inter-related. Every time you wish to express your love, you think of gifts, dinners and exotic getaways. But, spending money on gifts and surprise gifts and parties are not the only way of expressing your love for your partner. You can have a budget Valentine's Day with your partner and still enjoy the day.
Here are some very simple ideas that will help you make this beautiful day special and not empty your pocket, at the same time.
Use your Creativity to Make a Card
Collect pictures and decorative items that will help you make a beautiful card for your partner. Also, your creativity will add a personal touch to the card. Also write a poem or a few Original lines about how much you love your partner. This is a great gift and will be cherished for life.
During Valentine's Day, almost everyone wants to go out for dinners in classy restaurants and this is also the main reason why restaurant owners hike their rates on these special occasions. Moreover, due to the rush, you can't enjoy your dinner properly and have to rush. In order to avoid the unnecessary expenses and still enjoy a nice meal, you can cook a special Valentine's Day dinner for your partner. To make it more interesting, both of you can cook the dinner together and share the work.
Make pre-arrangements for the decoration
The home decor also makes a lot of difference when you are planning to celebrate Valentine's Day at home. Keep the home clean and decorate it with fresh garden flowers. During the Valentine's Day, florists charge you more for flowers and special decorations. Thus, if order to avoid all this expense, you can order flowers in advance or simply pluck them from your garden. You can also buy them directly from the main retailer to avoid the increased rates.
Compile all favorite songs in a CD
Once you have planned out the food and decor, it's time to add some romance in the air. Make a CD for the day by compiling the all-time favorite love songs and also your favorite songs that you would love to listen with your partner throughout the day. You can make copies of the CD and give it to your partner which he/she can listen while gyming, driving or at home.
Plant a tree in the honor of your love
And finally, make the day and your relationship memorable by planting a sapling in a garden. Promise to each other that your love will grow every year like the tree and make sure you visit it every year on Valentine's Day. See the plant and your love flourish into a beautiful tree and relationship with the passing time.


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The Deepwash was a freshwater lake[3][2] and, as of 1370–1372 DR, the largest lake in the Vilhon Reach.[2] The northwestern stretch was known as Shalane Lake in Erlkazar.[1]
The lake was almost as deep as Lake Esmel in Amn.[3] It was filled by tributaries from the Cloven Mountains (such as Arglander River[3]) and the Deepwing Mountains,[2][4] and by Shalane River flowing from Impresk Lake.[5] Its main outlet was the Wintercloak River.[2][3][4] It was known to be filled with fish.[2][4][1] Fishing was safest in the Shalane Lake region, because the dragon turtle did not enter those waters as often.[1]
The Shalane Lake stretch formed part of the eastern border of the barony of Shalanar in Erlkazar, and the whole of the lake served as the northern border of Ahlarkhem.[6]
The lake was very deep and was home to a very large dragon turtle, with a shell 30 feet (10 meters) in diameter, who resided near to Surkh. In Surkh, it was highly respected, and some even worshiped it, believing it to be an honor to be killed and eaten by it. The turtle was large enough to be able to capsize ships, with a very high level of intelligence.[4]
Notable LocationsEdit
- Duhlnarim
- This was a major port city of the barony of Ahlarkhem.
- Elhimar's Tower
- This tower was at the bottom of Shalane Lake, surrounded by a magical field.[1]
- Llorbauth
- This city was the capital of Erlkazar and a major trade port on the lake.[1]
- Lost Lovers' Pool
- This pool resided within a coastal cave.[1]
- The Mystics' Academy
- This was the school of Gamalon Idogyr.[3]
- Shalane
- This fishing town had a superb shipbuilding industry.[1]
- Surkh
- A small city of lizardfolk on the northern shore.[citation needed]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Steven E. Schend (1997). Lands of Intrigue: Book Three: Erlkazar & Folk of Intrigue. (TSR, Inc), p. 5. ISBN 0-7869-0697-9.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Ed Greenwood, Sean K. Reynolds, Skip Williams, Rob Heinsoo (June 2001). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 216. ISBN 0-7869-1836-5.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Steven E. Schend (1997). Lands of Intrigue: Book Three: Erlkazar & Folk of Intrigue. (TSR, Inc), p. 6. ISBN 0-7869-0697-9.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Jim Butler (1996). The Vilhon Reach (Dungeon Master's Guide). (TSR, Inc), p. 54. ISBN 0-7869-0400-3.
- ↑ R.A. Salvatore (August 1992). Night Masks. (TSR, Inc). ISBN 978-1560763284.
- ↑ Steven E. Schend (1997). Lands of Intrigue: Book Three: Erlkazar & Folk of Intrigue. (TSR, Inc), p. 4. ISBN 0-7869-0697-9.
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I case you didn't here I'm launching my new website April 5th. Grudart.ca
If you think you're annoyed now, just wait until you see this announcement every day for a week.
My new site is full blown with around 30 paintings, some of which haven't been uploaded yet. There are new blogs some of which haven't been written yet and a new commissions page, some of which haven't been seen yet.
The new work is bold, dynamic and colourful , so be prepared, it's not for the faint of heart.
You can check out everything (next Thursday) April 5th for the official launch of grudart.ca and when you're there, don't forget to Subscribe because that will hook you up with my monthly Newsletter which will give you an exclusive sneak peek at upcoming events, shows, paintings and giveaways.
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The following blog post profiles Urban Farm Manager, Caitlin Barnhart,
as a part of our Spark-Y Staff Spotlight Series.
The backbone of Spark-Y is sustainability and entrepreneurship, two practices embodied in the staff the organization employs. In the instance of one staff member, another story can be told: the rise of women in urban agriculture.
Just before giving a tour to a group of students through the Urban Agriculture Lab, Caitlin Barnhart, Spark-Y Urban Farm Manager sat down to share her experiences as a staff member and her journey into urban agriculture.
"Especially when younger girls come in [to the Urban Agriculture Lab] I think they see that as a cool thing. It's really not traditional that they see a female in this role. And a lot of the time, I think they are more willing to ask a question, are excited about what I do, and are more willing to say: 'Hey! I want to do that too!'"
That wasn't necessarily the case for Barnhart, who questioned whether there were role for women in this field. Fresh out of college, she noticed the majority of roles held in agriculture were held by men.
Graduate of the University of Minnesota in Food Systems, with a minor in Sustainable Agriculture, Barnhart was paired with Spark-Y as a community partnership experience in one of her capstone classes. Following her experience, she signed up for Spark-Y's Summer Internship program in 2015 and was hired at a Spark-Y Education Facilitator while still in school.
It was a month before Barnhart was to graduate when she sat down with Nick Phelps, professor and mentor. He asked her questions about what she was passionate about and what she saw herself doing post-graduation. "I think my direct quote was I want Sam Menzies' job at Spark-Y," says Barnhart. Sam Menzies was Operations Manager at Spark-Y and had played a critical role in designing and building the organization's 1,300 square foot indoor urban farm in South Minneapolis. Phelps encouraged Barnhart to pursue the position.
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Post-graduation Barnhart accepted a full-time Education Facilitator position at Spark-Y, where her role was teaching sustainability and entrepreneurship to youth in classrooms through hands-on sustainable systems. "While I loved that experience, I also realized that my passion is more on the farming and the hands-on side of things," reflected Barnhart. This prompted Barnhart to look to other areas of the organization that held greater interest for her, culminating in a 14-page proposal focused on what she could contribute towards the urban agriculture arm of the organization. She presented her plan to Zach Robinson, Spark-Y Executive Director. "He said, 'Yeah, I love that. Your energy is great and you're going to do that.' And today I am pretty much doing all of those things."
Urban Farm Manager at Spark-Y since September of 2017, Barnhart did in-fact gain Sam Menzies job. Today, Menzies works as Operations Director for Spark-Y overseeing sustainable systems at the Urban Agriculture Lab and in the classrooms.
Working with a small, dedicated team, the Urban Agriculture Lab has seem more than a few changes since Barnhart came aboard, including a partnership with Gentleman Forager to sell microgreens to local restaurants, indoor growing expansions such as hydroponic growing towers, fish breeding tanks, and a soil lab completed with the help of a 2017 internship team. Menzies and Barnhart also developed and executed a Spark-Y Plant Sale in 2017 and 2018, adding another revenue stream to the organization's mission of youth empowerment.
"Caitlin's passion for urban farming has contributed to the Urban Ag Lab's highest revenue in a season to-date," says Menzies. "And with a young staff, empowerment within our organization is critical. We encourage our staff to be creative, take risks, and bring their visions to life. Caitlin embodies this philosophy."
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Barnhart feels that she has found her place within the organization. "I'm roughly fresh out of college, and not a lot of people get the level of freedom or responsibility that I get in this role - and that's what I really enjoy about Spark-Y," she adds.
There have been some defining moments for Barnhart along the way, including a Spark-Y partner calling to ask if she would be willing to give a tour to another young female interested in the field of agriculture or a group of fourth graders that enjoyed aquaponically-grown red veined sorrel after she told them it tastes like Sour Patch Kids candy. She thinks that youth having the opportunity to tour a growing facility at a young age makes a difference, noting that she did not become aware of sustainability or urban farming until a class in college.
Today, Barnhart recalls just how important it is to find something you are passionate about and stick with it. A passion that is easily displayed in Barnhart's contributions to the Urban Agriculture Lab and the way she speaks about her position: "I love the smell of dirt, the feeling of nature, you know, that feeling you get when you walk outside on a dewy morning is the same feeling you get when you walk into this lab and it's 20-degrees outside. It's a loving, nurturing feeling and you just don't find that anywhere else." A far cry from a young college graduate wondering if there was a place for her in urban agriculture.


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Wombat is looking for a musical instrument to play. But his real problem is to find one that is not too big and not too long. Not too difficult and not too tall. And not too heavy and not too loud. Assisted by Bundy the dog, Wombat begins to look at some musical instruments. But will he find one that is just the right size and shape for a little Wombat to play? 1. Language: English. Narrator: Mark Greasley. Audio sample: http://samples.audible.de/bk/bigh/000680/bk_bigh_000680_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
Wombat is having cello lessons but is finding that learning how to read music and understand the meaning of music notes and values, is much too hard to understand. Accompanied by Koe Koala and Pocket Kangaroo, Wombat visits the Music Shed where the animals enjoy movement and rhythm discussions with Professor Anacrusis. But while they are busy working out note values, and playing with music notes in the train carriages, there is trouble brewing at the Music Shed. So what really happens when some of the music notes decide to run away? 1. Language: English. Narrator: Landon Tucker. Audio sample: http://samples.audible.de/bk/bigh/000681/bk_bigh_000681_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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The Secret Meaning Behind Jason Momoa's Forearm Tattoo Shows He Was Destined To Play Aquaman
ADMIN posted a blog entry in FDF Online NewsJason Momoa has established that no one could have played 'Aquaman' better than him through many, many ways that are pure brilliance, but it might have been destiny after all. Did you ever notice the huge triangular patterned tattoo on his forearm? That tattoo perhaps holds the key to the sheer perfection that he brings to the role. (c) Zimbio (c) E There is a hidden meaning behind the tattoo, that seems just like the plot of another movie. The triangular tattoo is a tribute to his family God or crest - which is called 'Aumakua'. According to Hawaiian mythology, the 'Aumakua' is a benevolent ancestral guardian spirit or protector who has died and come back in a different form to protect the family. In Momoa's case, his family's guardian spirit is a shark. "It's supposed to take the darkness out of your heart and bring the light in," Momoa told in an interview. (c) Popsugar He says the tattoo is supposed to keep him safe and help him when he is under water. It will make sure that the sharks recognize him as one of their own. (c) Warner Bros. (c) YouTube All we can say is, this one definitely takes the cake when it comes to badass tattoos.
Here's How Jason Momoa Built His Massive Chest To Play Aquaman
ADMIN posted a blog entry in FDF Online NewsYou know Jason Momoa. I know Jason Momoa. The world knows who Jason Momoa is. Hence, no need for introduction and let's cut to the chase- have you seen Momoa's beastly chest? Well damn, he has pectorals to die for. Now, if you don't know, for Momoa, fitness is just as dear as his people. He's been a lifelong climber and an outdoorsman. Right from surfing, to lumberjacking and hitting the weights, Momoa does it all. Though Momoa is an overall finely built man, his chest sure does stand out. And that one my friends, isn't built by outdoor work. It's built with hardcore hustle with the iron. © YouTube Before I get to the exercises that you should do in order to build a chest like Momoa, please understand that nutrition plays the most important role. More than that, you also need to see to come to terms with the fact that Momoa's diet may not really work for you. Why? Because everybody has a different body composition and one diet will never fit all. So, here's how to figure your own diet. Now, here are the exercises you can do to build insane pectorals like Momoa: 1) Pressing (Incline, Decline & Flat) © Pinterest Incline, decline or flat with dumbbells or barbell, whatever's the safest for your shoulders and allows you to lift maximum loads. Pressing work should always set the foundation of your heavy chest work, as it does for Momoa. But don't go crazy with a million sets and reps. Instead, try reverse pyramiding- lift the heaviest weight first and then follow that up with 2 sets with lower weights. The point is to achieve maximum fatigue within these 3 sets. 2) Flat Bench Dumbbell Flys © Bodybuilding-Wizard Remember Arnold going ham on this exercise? Chill, you don't have to unless you already have experience doing it. If you have shoulder issues, avoid it. For those who don't, try this. Try to achieve maximum stretch through the movement. The load is important here as well but obviously, you can't overload like on the pressing. Choose weights that allow you to keep good form. 3) Weighted Push-Ups © YouTube One of the BEST chest exercises, you can toughen up the push-ups by adding external weight. 2-3 sets of weighted push-ups with full range of motion can put your chest through some serious sorrow. Just like I always say, don't do a ton of reps. DO limited reps with the best form you can achieve and add weight to it as you get better! 4) (Chest) Pull-Overs © GenerationIron An old-school staple and a personal favorite, pullovers were once famous as the 'squats for the upper body'. Though it works the back equally well, you can make a few changes and feel it more in your chest. How to do it? Read this.
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Jason Momoa Has Single-Handedly Made Aquaman The Coolest DC Superhero Ever
ADMIN posted a blog entry in FDF Online NewsI still remember my first encounter with Aquaman in the comics back when I was a kid, and I must admit, I did not find anything 'super' about this superhero. via GIPHY That orange costume and blond hair were just not helping. Plus, something about being in water just did not get my motor running, as compared to Flash or Batman, both of whom were my ultimate DC superheroes. Remember that scene from 'The Big Bang Theory' when no one wanted to dress up as Aquaman for Halloween? Well, they had a reason! via GIPHY I never imagined I would be associating Aquaman with the word 'cool', I mean, come on, Atlantean King with a bigass trident? Talks to fish? And that god-awful orange and green outfit was never going to get Arthur Curry on my list. Little did I know I was about to be sucker-punched by Jason Momoa. via GIPHY 'Batman v Superman' and 'Justice League' already introduced us to a badass Arthur Curry, listening to rock music and downing whiskey like water. However, 'Aquaman' took it a notch higher and ensured that DC was about to find its coolest superhero ever. via GIPHY Now, I knew what to expect before I entered the hall. Crazy visuals, a super beefy Arthur Curry, bad fish guys and the usual rigmarole involved in a superhero flick, but I was also wary, because it's DC so there's got to be a heavy dose of angst, and also I had been tripping on Marvel for some time now. Which is why 'Aquaman' hit me so hard, as nothing could have prepared me for what I was about to watch. via GIPHY The multiple trailers had already whetted my appetite, with Momoa having my complete undivided attention (can you blame me?), but what the trailers did not even give a hint about is what makes 'Aquaman' the coolest DC movie ever: Visuals. via GIPHY Believe me, when I say this, the CGI is so damn good that at one point my vertigo and hydrophobia started acting up. Also, since most of the movie is about Atlantis and about being in the ocean, I was ready for some passable effects but James Wan has pulled off such a brilliant job here, that you will have a tough time pulling your jaw back up from the ground. via GIPHY Every single fish, every seaweed to even the details of the very water is so perfect, that it lets you forgive the slight gaping holes in the storyline. I mean, I really wanted to see more of Arthur's childhood and the origin of his powers, but I did not mind it because damn, his training sequences were so spectacular, that I just had to forgive this teeny-tiny flaw. via GIPHY " It was like a kid entering a candy story!" via GIPHY The fights and the action scenes, especially, have been executed brilliantly, ensuring that every single movement looks realistic, which is damn hard considering 90 per cent is happening under water. via GIPHY No power on earth can drag my hydrophobic ass in a submarine and take a tour of the ocean, but 'Aquaman' came real damn close to give an almost similar experience, that's how good the details are. via GIPHY Okay, let's get to the real star of the movie here- Jason Momoa. Man, he is making it so hard for me right now to stay devoted to 'Wonder Woman'. I can't believe I am actually having a mental war over my loyalty to Diana, thanks to the entry of another royalty. via GIPHY But Momoa has done a brilliant job of having just the right amount of angst a DC hero needs, along with liberal doses of pure awesomeness. via GIPHY The natural swagger that he displays as Arthur lets him pull off even the cheesiest of lines, especially when he is with the gorgeous Mera (Amber Heard). via GIPHY Being a superhero means having some heavy-ass lines talking about 'revenge' and 'glory' and in some cases, 'Martha' (please don't murder me in my bed.) But those lines roll off Momoa's tongue without making you cringe at all. via GIPHY Can I say 'Aquaman' is the best DC movie ever? Hmmm, well, no way in hell is Christian Bale moving from my No. 1 spot. But is 'Aquaman' the coolest DC movie ever? I can't see why not. Yes, 'Suicide Squad' had its charms but 'Aquaman' has ticked off on all categories to become DC's new saving grace. via GIPHY Okay. Mild spoilers ahead, so please proceed at your own risk. The ending ensured that 'Aquaman' will have a sequel and that is nothing but good news. Also, people, get ready to see the best on-screen kiss ever. I mean, this is going to the first time in history, where people are going to be focusing on everything else but mostly the kiss. Yea, you'll understand what I'm saying when you see it for yourself. Also, most importantly, there IS a post-credit scene, so please don't walk out like muggles. Please!


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Anaemia: This could be low level of blood in the body caused by persistent profuse bleeding from a hemorrhoid swelling.
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Dome, straight up
Inside the state capitol building - Austin, TX
Scalloped Dome
Tourists gather
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House Chambers
Your vote, sir?
A desk in the House of Representatives for the state of Texas - Austin, TX
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Elaborate catch and hinges
The whole capitol building is filled with amazing small details - Austin, TX
Texas State Senate
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Meet the press
Press seats inside what appears to be a press room in the state capital - Austin, TX
Down into the library
Neverending details
A roof in a wing of the state Capitol, over nothing more spectacular than an antechamber to other halls. But light must be allowed in!
Layer cake
Up into the dome
I so badly wanted to climb all the way up to those stairs. And then climb those stairs.
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A glass of the housemade BBQ White at the Salt Lick Cellars.
Gathering wood
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Presidential Seal
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COUNCIL chiefs have clamped down on traders' goods spilling from stalls into the aisles at Halifax Borough Market.
Letters have been sent out warning encroachment of the aisles will not be tolerated.
Traders say they acknowledge health and safety concerns but the heavy-handed approach will have a negative impact on business.
Frank Nutter, of House of Cards, has now brought card stands inside his two stalls.
He said they took up little space but were important in that they promoted his business to passers-by.
Mr Nutter said he had spent 32 years in the market - previously as a butcher and fruit and veg stallholder - and rules had never been as strict.
He said the council should take a more "common sense" approach and take action when traders actually block aisles.
"Why not use a little discretion rather than come down on us all hard?" he said.
"Trade is bad enough as it is without having to lose more business.
"We should all be working to keep the market going, not close it down."
Janis Hoyle, of Knitters' Corner, has had to remove a basket of wool.
"In 40 years' on the markets I have never had anybody fall over anything," she said.
"What's the point of having public liability insurance if we can't have anything out.
"If customers can't see something I can't sell it and what's a market without stuff to rummage in?"
She said the wide aisle outside her stall left plenty of space for wheelchair users and the council should realise what an asset the market is and spend money on it to bring more visitors into the town centre.
But, not all traders share the same view.
Rebecca Devin, of flower stall Petals, said it was just a few tenants ignoring the rules and the clampdown would help efforts to tidy the market.
"Certain tenants are thinking more about themselves. We pay rent on the space provided, nobody should expect free rental space especially when creating hazards," said Miss Devin, an executive board member of the tenants' association.
A Calderdale Council spokesman said: "Calderdale has great markets and we want to ensure they are safe and attractive shopping venues.
"Recently, there have been incidents where customers have tripped over merchandise or signs, so we have reminded all stallholders of the regulations in their agreements with the council requiring aisles to be kept clear.
"These rules are applied fairly and consistently."
The council's market champion Coun Geraldine Carter said she was not involved in operational decisions but understood the council stance.
"Health and safety has to be a priority for traders and customers," she said.
Councillor Carter (Con, Ryburn), who is president-elect of the National Association of British Market Authorities, said the council was working to find money to refurbish the Borough Market and promote all the district's markets.


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PUBG New Map Release Date: The internet world has detonated into battle royale insanity, with the liftoff of a pair of enormous games. One is Fortnite and the other is Player Unknown's Battlegrounds or PUBG to its groups.
We've spoken about Fortnite distinctly: that game is alike to PUBG, but Classic – the game's developer – defines it as a cross between Minecraft and Left 4 Dead, as there's a making component to it, which doesn't come into pubg.
The significant object around these enormous titles is that they are nowadays both mobile games- hence PUBG Mobile – as well as existence obtainable crossways other platforms.
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PUBG Mobile game is available by Tencent Games and is obtainable aimed at Android and iOS (i.e., iPhone).
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Player Unknown's Battlegrounds Mobile game is a determined internet game, so you will want a connection to the internet to play – be that via mobile net or Wi-Fi – but the inferior the clang the healthier.
The tech specifications for Android are Android 5.1 and advanced and at minimum 2GB of RAM. We've enjoyed by hand on a Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and knowledgeable no glitches.
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Battle royale essentially means all in contradiction of all, a little like The Hunger Games where you start with nil and have to hunt and gather arms and gear. The game is eventually a fight to the last player standup, with 100 players on a 9 x 9 km landmass.
There are three styles of play: single, pair and group, with the last leasing you squad up with three other players for a team of four. Each is a little unlike with numerous pros and cons, the big pro of squad play existence that have people to provision you, resuscitate you and transport a component of co-operative strategies to the game.
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The game starts with you free-falling onto the game island. On touchdown, your mission is to collect the whole lot you can to help you win, from dresses to healing provisions to weapons, with a wide range of arms and alterations for those arms.
When will you be competent to play on the PUBG new map, short of downloading the trial server? The PUBG new style will release on 12 September 2018, so you actually won't have to wait very extended time at all. You can play and enjoy the game s you want. The update will be very cool.


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Dorothy Violet - Albuquerque Maternity, Newborn, Child and Family Photographer
My little family of three had the pleasure of driving to Kansas City the week of the 4th of July. It was a 12 hour drive, the longest road trip I have taken and it was a success! Ella did sooo wonderful (thank you for all of your tips)!!
My sister-in-law is also a photographer, but she specializes in Pinup Photography! How cool is that? Check her out here. If you are ever in Kansas City and want to do these, book her! She is awesome.
We drove to Kansas City because my Sister-in-law was having her second baby, and we wanted a "vacation". We said that if she hadn't had the baby by the time we got there, I was doing maternity photos of her that evening! She ended up having the baby the evening we got there! A 9lb 5 oz baby named Dorothy Violet, a name after her grandma and a name after the Bloomquist side. We were all shocked she was so big :-) She didn't get to bring Dottie home until a week later, and we were leaving that next day. I wanted to get some newborn pictures in, I mean, right? So I did!
Dottie's nursery is a minty-teal color, coral and gold dots! It is adorable. They did the whole wall where the crib is in a gold dot pattern. Her room at the time of the day was the best lighting, so we moved the crib and shot there!


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Artists at Work: Doug Rickard
Doug Rickard's photography appropriates imagery of American suburbs found in Google Street View. In this interview Siobhán Bohnacker questions the role of the photographer and discusses Rickard's social critique.
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Adventures in the Valley
Afterall's first photo-essay, by Polly Braden and David Campany, chronicles the River Lea in east London, site of the 2012 Olympic Games.
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The Archival Fourth Dimension
In this video essay, Sarah Pierce excerpts four Irish-language television programmes from the 1950s and 60s that complicate Ireland's perception of its past and explore, as she writes, how notions of language, nation, history and territory are constructed.
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Free Radicals
Jess Baines looks back at London's printmaking workshops of the 1970s and 80s, DIY sites of political and community activism that rejected the traditional role of the artist to participate in a network of campaign groups, radical publishers and alternative distributors.