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Do You Get Nervous? And Other FAQ's About My TODAY Show Segments.
First off, No.
But that is not to say there aren't nerves that come in to play as I prepare to share my favorite discoveries on tv in front of roughly 4.2 million people. I am often asked to share behind-the-scenes scoop on what goes in to a four-minute live segment, so I figure this is as good a place as any to answer the questions that come up over and over again.
1- Do you have to wake up at the crack of dawn? Not really. If I have a segment that is live in the 8am hour, I like to arrive at the studio a bit before 7 so there is ample time to get through hair and makeup (yes, they do hair and makeup for me, which is MAJOR- I show up literally looking like that scary MOMO lady…), grab a coffee, chat with my producer about any last minute changes, get into my "grown up" tv clothes (my go-to commuting outfit usually consists of THESE jeans and a sweatshirt from HERE.) So, I get picked up at 5:50 (they send a car, which is also pretty key!), and usually pull up to the studio by 6:50am.
2- Does TODAY come to you with an idea they want you to do, or do you present ideas to them? It works both ways- for last minute timely angles like Post-Holiday Sales or Black Friday Deals, someone from the Booking department will call me to see if I am interested. Or for segments that they dream up tying in to hot trend topics or topics currently on the minds of the hosts, often a producer will think of me and reach out to gauge availability. But 90% of the time, since I started doing this 15 years ago, I am dreaming up dozens and dozens of ideas, and throwing the proverbial spaghetti against the wall until one idea sticks.
It is funny though- on this topic- I spent SO MANY HOURS over the past 15 years developing concepts for regular segments that I could do monthly around a common theme- I would write up these detailed briefs, come up with clever names, etc. Then, I kinda gave up on it and accepted that my best bet would always be pitch, pitch, pitch and hope for the best, one segment at a time. Then I had this idea for a segment sharing the best versions of things we use everyday (inspired by THESE SOCKS, actually), and in the pitch, off the top of my head as I typed, I titled it something like "Better Basics". Sure enough, it stuck. And has become a VERY popular segment on Today.com (this one got like a record number of click throughs- WOO HOO!) Now, I share #BetterBasics every month, and it just sort of happened organically. Go figure.
3-How do you find the products you feature in your #BetterBasics segments? Oh my, it is a wild goose chase. Once I have a confirmed theme (today it was Sleep Solutions, next month it will be all about travel innovations), I search obsessively- on Amazon, via articles found on Google, and actually Instagram hashtag searching has recently become my best ally. I also reach out to a handful of publicists that I know and trust, and there is a members-only Facebook group for media and publicists that allows me to connect with independent pr people who often represent the coolest niche brands that I would never have found otherwise. (On the topic of nerves- this is the only time in the process that I feel nervous- what if I miss something/don't find truly amazing things/find something that looks great but when I actually try it, it stinks and I have to go back to square one, etc.)
4- Do you get paid for going on the show? Nope. I am not under contract as a paid contributor, I don't get paid by the products I feature (that is a HUGE legal no-no, something that could end a career in seconds), and I am not affiliated with a publication or website that compensates me for television appearances.
5- So why do you do it? Because I can, and it would be insane not to. The exposure opens so many doors for me, the experience is incredible- the people I get to work with, the content I get to create, the opportunity to bring my daughters along for the ride, the list goes on. I worked really hard to get to this point, and I plan to white-knuckle-hold-on for as long as I can, because I truly believe that someday down the road, it all will lead to something that I was meant to do from day one. And hey, if it doesn't, who cares? I had the best time along the way.
Okay- that's all for now. But if you do have other questions for me, please DM me on Instagram or leave it in the comments and I will happily answer it directly or in a future post! xx JF


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The right gites in France for you and your family is a very personal choice.
When you're looking for a gite complex in Dordogne or houses to rent in France, you first need a list of criteria.
We took 10 years before taking the plunge and buying this beautiful, remote, tranquil and fun farm with 26 acres in the North East of the Dordogne, France.
But is it right for you?
Only you can decide that. It depends on your criteria.
If you want a busy, hectic place to stay with lots of other unknown people around you, this is not the right place for you (although you are only a short drive away from a lively town at St Yrieix).
If you want a town environment to stay in, this is not it.
But… if you're fed up with camping next to an annoying family who don't quite understand personal space or acceptable boundaries, then this IS the right gite for you.
This beautiful farmstead has space galore – whether you want to keep it quiet and enjoy the peace – or if you want to make as much noise as you want and know it is not a problem with a hundred other people around you.
You see, one of my overriding criteria when we were looking for a place to purchase in France was that our 4 kids could go out as make as much noise and have as much fun as they wanted, without me feeling worried about annoying any neighbours.
(my other main criterion was that I could kick a ball as hard as I could and it would finish up within our land. Here, there is 26 acres. I really cannot kick that hard! )
The good news is we found such a place. This is it.
So you can relax and have run, knowing that you are not about to upset any neighbours and that you too can kick a ball as hard as you like and not have to worry about asking a neighbour if you can have your ball back!
If you are looking for Dordogne villas with private pools or a gite complex in Dordogne, this is where you need to be!
Want to play football? Absolutely fine. There is so much space, you could have your own football ground… plus your own rugby ground… plus your own cricket ground.
You are welcome to bring whatever equipment you want.
Friends & Family
Want to holiday with your friend's family too? Not a problem. Because this family-friendly gite in Dordogne has 5 large bedrooms (2 of which are very large), you may choose to take your family plus your friend's family or your extended family. If, in addition, your friends want to come, they can camp, if all the rooms in the house are being used. (Please make sure to contact us to arrange camping permission; it is not a problem, we just have to register it).
There is more than enough room for everyone to stay.
Obviously, if there is more than one family staying, this makes your holiday much cheaper by dividing the cost across everyone.
It is possible to have a larger gathering, although we ask that you talk with us first to make sure this is appropriate. For instance, you might have 4 families staying, with 2 in the house and 2 tenting outside and enjoying the air.
We do require that you notify us if there will be more than 15 people on the property at any time, for legal and safety reasons.
With that in mind, invite your friends!

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Mobeewave deploys secure, certified contactless mPOS payments worldwide
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Montreal, June 7, 2018 – Mobeewave's patented in-person contactless payment acceptance platform will be rolled out in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) – representing the company's first project in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. As previously announced, a local acquiring bank, in collaboration with Mobeewave, IDEMIA and Mastercard, will enable merchants to accept payment from a contactless card or mobile wallet using just their phone – essentially turning their smartphone into a payment terminal.
Already operating in Australia, Canada and Poland, Mobeewave's proximity payment platform leverages the NFC capability and secure element of modern smartphones. Meeting payment industry security standards, it enables individuals and merchants to accept contactless payments without the need for external hardware.
Offered as a white-label solution to financial institutions, network providers and non-profit organizations, Mobeewave's platform is a bring-your-own-device innovation that offers an inexpensive and convenient alternative to traditional point of sale offerings. Through a global partnership agreement with Samsung Electronics, it is available for commercial use on Samsung flagship devices in targeted markets around the world.
"We're looking forward to introducing Mobeewave's innovative payment acceptance platform in the UAE," said Vincent Alimi, Mobeewave's Chief Growth Officer. "We welcome the opportunity to once again collaborate with industry leaders IDEMIA and Mastercard and are eager to provide our solution to merchants in the region for the first time."
About Mobeewave In an increasingly cashless world, Mobeewave enables people to accept money in person using just their phones. Since its creation in 2012, the Fintech startup has been a pioneering force in the mobile payment space and has created a patented solution to allow anyone to easily and securely accept payment. Mobeewave, an award-winning company, is now growing rapidly with key deployments in a number of markets around the world. Visit www.mobeewave.com and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.


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Decatur High Homecoming Parade
This week is Homecoming at Decatur High School and it is one of many events that brings the City of Decatur together. The weekend's celebration got off to a festive start this afternoon with the much anticipated parade. Students of all ages marched along the streets of Decatur to the hoopla and cheers of family, friends and neighbors.


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BUCO is the authority on coatings, and we bring you a wide selection of interior and exterior paint in a variety of colours. We also sell the required tools, accessories and preparation products, including brushes, solvents, primers and varnishes. Applying these help to beautify, protect and distinguish a property.
A Coat of Many Colours
Our stock features roof, floor, and even spray paint in all the season's most popular shades. We also have many different volumes available, from small cans for touch-up jobs to large drums for coating an entire building.
The extensive range you'll find in our stores includes items such as:
Enamel paint
This type of coating dries to a hard, glossy finish that looks similar to ceramic or plastic. It's very popular in kitchens and bathrooms as it gives a smooth, easy-to-wipe surface that's totally waterproof.
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This is a water-based paint that's popular for internal and external walls. It produces a matt finish and is simple to apply using brushes or rollers.
By adding a layer of this preparation product to plaster, wood or metal, you improve the subsequent paint's ability to bond to your surface. It also improves its waterproofing and extends the life of the finishing top coat.
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12 Hours of Road America is an overnight cycling event hosted on the historic Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin race track.
The 12 Hours of Road America is an upcoming Summer 2019 inaugural event hosted by myTeam Triumph - Wisconsin and is held at the historic Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin racetrack. Instead of high performance vehicles running laps on the 4 mile course, cyclists of all ages and abilities will pedal their way around the winding track between 6 pm and 6 am in a unique race that encourages and supports inclusive endurance sports participation.
The event branding was created with the intention of honoring the aesthetic of both motorsports and endurance sports. It is a simple mark that includes a 12 for the duration of the race, an R for Road America, Racing and Relay, a kink to represent one of the iconic turns of the track, and an arrow to represent the repeating nature of the course. The full logo lockup also includes a design element featured on signage throughout the town of Elkhart Lake, which tells the story of the original race that was run through the town before the track was built. The wing-dots will be featured as supporting elements throughout the brand activation. Visit roadamerica12.com to see the brand in action or to register, and I'll see you on the track!


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Work-from-home professionals enjoy numerous benefits. They can work at their own pace, manage their own time, avoid stressful commutes, and stay close to the family even during busy hours. Studies also show that working from home is good for the employee's physical and mental well-being. Not only can they sleep better at night, they also report less exhaustion and higher … [Read more...]
How to Choose the Right Loan for Your Business
Starting a business can be very challenging and stressful. But it does not have to be so if you plan well and start small. One does not even need to have a huge capital to create a business that can be sustained for the long term. … [Read more...]
How Businesses Can Ensure a Safe Work Environment
Business owners must always provide a safe working environment regardless of the number of employees they have. This is an important step in retaining workers, ensuring their health and improving productivity. Creating a safe workplace may involve some investment on safety equipment and other tools but the benefits are for the long term. Additionally, the beneficiaries go … [Read more...]
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Many couples passionate about providing products and services that meet people's needs are often successful in running their own business. Although they may assume different roles, their support for each other keeps the business in good condition. Those who work as a team are more likely to sustain their enterprise for the long term. In the U.S., about one-third of all … [Read more...]
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There are a lot of businesses, both big and small that have and will want to have websites that would represent their companies and personalities. This gives rise to the vast opportunities for web design businesses. For those who would want to start one without starting from scratch, a web design franchise is the most ideal option. Image Why You Should Consider a Web … [Read more...]


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Buying and selling products online with Cryptocurrency can be a difficult task. From trying to find vendors, legal platforms, to the actual product you are looking to purchase. Likewise as someone wanting to sell products for Cryptocurrency it can be hard finding the right platform. For example with all the popular and primary marketplaces to buy and sell products do not accept cryptocurrency as a form of payment.
The BitStash Marketplace Solves All These Problems & More!
On the BitStash Marketplace you can easily search vendors that accept cryptocurrency (STASH) as a form of payment for products. Plus if you are looking to sell products for cryptocurrency as a vendor you can easily sign up and become a vendor today! BitStash focuses on the following categories: Clothing, Shoes, Accessories, Baby, Kids, Home, Garden, Electronics, Office, Toys, Video Games, Entertainment, Sports, Fitness, Outdoors, Health, Beauty, Grocery, Household, Pets, Holiday, Gift Cards, & more!
Why Consider Buying Products with Crypto on BitStash?
When buying products with Cryptocurrency as a buyer you should be aware of the many scams that exist. It is very hard to recover your funds if you are scammed in cryptocurrency UNLESS there is an escrow system in place to protect you as a buyer. On the BitStash Marketplace every transaction is placed in a secure time sensitive escrow smart contract wallet where there is criteria to be completed before release of payment. For example you need to verify the item as received within 7 days after the item has been marked as delivered for funds to be disbursed. Note: if you have any problems with your orders it is recommended to contact the vendor or open a support request regarding your order.
Over time we envision the STASH Token to gain value as more and more begin using the platform. This in turn will enable all holders to acquire more items for less STASH in the long term. The way fiat currency should be.
No tax on all purchases. Being that we do not use any government issued currency there is no need to pay a tax on something the state or country does not own or issued any tax requirements on STASH Tokens.
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Selling products on a Cryptocurrency Marketplace can be a little weary. We fully understand that most vendors, manufacturers, or retailers do not understand how the process works or the inherit value that can be gained over time. As a Vendor on the BitStash Marketplace you have the ability to start earning STASH Tokens for sell products! Over time we envision STASH being worth more and more. Which could mean that your profits could increase even more as well in the long term.
All orders are placed in a time sensitive escrow contract. This requires you to input the tracking number and order confirmation. Once order has been deliverd the customer will have 7 days to mark as complete or create a case. If nothing happens in 7 days funds will be disbursed to your ETH Address. In the event of a case being created on an order we will investigate and make a final decision within 14 days.
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The President of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Abdulwaheed Odusile, has said the union lacks the enabling legislation to prosecute fake journalists in the country.
Odusile made this known in Lokoja on Thursday while speaking at the Kogi NUJ 2018 Press Week with the theme; "The Media and News Reporting in an Election Year".
He said that several unethical practices had been perpetrated by some people masquerading as journalists on social media in the name of journalism.
He commended the state chairman of the NUJ for carefully choosing the topic as the election year in which journalists have a big role to play, was fast approaching.
"Posting on social media does not make you a journalist. As professional journalists, we must process information before releasing it to the public for consumption.
"On our part as leadership, we have approached the National Assembly for a law to be enacted on that. National Press Council Act that is being amended will also take care of many of these anomalies," Odusile said.
He urged the council to ensure that each chapel has a copy of the revised Code of Ethics for Journalism in Election Coverage, stressing that every member should read the document.
"The bottom line is that as journalists, we must strictly adhere to the ethics of our profession."
In his remarks, Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello, who was represented by the state House of Assembly Speaker, Matthew Kolawole urged journalists to ensure proper investigation in whatever they report.
'Let us join hand together and build a better Kogi because we have no place to run to."
The governor gave the approval for the release of the bus he had promised in 2016 and the renovation of the building in the premises of the state NUJ.
Earlier, the state NUJ Chairman, Adeiza Jimoh, said: "in spite of its imperfection, Nigeria's Democratic Governance is in its 19 unbroken years and the role of media cannot be overemphasized.".
Jimoh commended the governor for enhancing the work of journalists in the state while appealing to him to fulfill the promises he made in 2016, to donate a bus to the council and the reconstruction of the NUJ colonial building.


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Brian is finishing the guitar on "Kindness," and then tracking will be complete on The Starfolk debut full length. Happy happy!
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Whenever my wife, Shannon and I want to get away, Bodega Bay is always our go to spot. With the summer heat in full swing, we have been in desperate need to venture to cooler pastures. That is why last weekend we packed up and headed out as soon as both of us were off from work. I always hold Bodega close to my heart, so much so that this is where I proposed to Shannon almost two years ago! I could sing the praises of this area all day. Not only do I get a little time to relax when we go there, but it is a great excuse to bust out the cameras.
This trip was mostly filled with taking the drone out for some air time. Even though I have had my DJI Mavic Pro for over three months, I haven't taken many videos. Shannon and I drove between Bodega and Jenner, capturing many of our favorite spots. While the weather wasn't the most ideal, it was great to learn about the capabilities of my buddy Theodrone. I look forward to practicing more videography in the future!


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"Post-work is about the future, but it is also bursting with the past's lost possibilities." — Andy Beckett¹ I always find it mind-opening and expanding to think about the future—I've covered the future of busyness, but what about something as … [Read more...]
Total Work: When Humans are Transformed into Workers and Nothing Else (Were we Born only to Work?)
"Life is just one damn thing after another." — Anonymous In my research on workism and post-workism, I discovered another concept: "total work." Total work seems to be the epitome of workism. This is also timely given all the news coverage of … [Read more...]


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Story Books for Ages 3-8
This is our premier collection of stories for the little ones. The writing is simple, perfect for reading together time or alone time. The graphics are engaging and the stories are written with imagination.
Coloring Books with a Message...
Full Circle
Full Circle is both a short story as well as a coloring book. It is the tale of a boy who is on his way to the Mosque for Friday prayers when he meets an elderly woman who needs assistance carrying a heavy load. The premise is simple: does he help the woman with her bundle and risk missing his prayers, or does he ignore her need for help and go to the Masjid directly? Find out how he solves his dilemma by going 'full circle.'
Little Jana's Big Surprise
This is the story a sister to seven brothers who shows them what a little patience can do when faced with an impossible situation. It takes place in Africa and shows the power of faith over foolishness. This is the coloring book version of the story of the same name below.
Color and Learn Salah
This book is a text and coloring book for Grades 1 - 2. You will find a complete explanation of the reasons for making Salah, how to perform Wudu (ablution) and Salah, as well as other issues pertaining to the Salah, such as prayer timings and prayer in congregation. Divided into five separate units with enrichment questions, coloring exercises and the subject which is included are the times of the prayer, Wudu, and direction of the Ka'aba, what we say throughout, the positions of the body, du'a and good general information. this book will be of use to any student in the lower elementary grades. All information is cheerfully delivered with pictures for kids to color and short reviews following each section. A good enrichment book for Islamic schools and homeschoolers.
Spider Goes to School
Going to school for the first time can be a frightening experience for small children. In this delightful story a cute little spider goes to school for the first time and learns that even if he feels so small and no one seems to notice him, he can empower himself to make his own place in the classroom. For children ages three to six. Click image to buy on Amazon, PB or Kindle
Ibrahim's Search
This is the story of a sister and her seven brothers and how she shows them that big surprises can come in little packages. The story takes place in Africa and it shows the power of persistence as well as the importance of staying true to your trusts. Full-size coloring pages accompany the text making this an activity book as well!
Little Jana's Big Surprise
This is the story a sister to seven brothers who shows them what a little patience can do when faced with an impossible situation. It takes place in Africa and shows the power of faith over foolishness. This is the full-color illustrated version of the coloring book listed above.
Allah Made the World
This is a delightful book for children under the age of five which shows how God created the many wonders of the world. The birds, the fish, the farms, the heavenly bodies - all of them were created by God, as this book seeks to illustrate. Full color.


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One Color GetKit is sufficient to make any of the projects shown including needles and notions or something entirely different. All of our kits and the finished products are gift-able but we bet your are gonna want to keep them for yourself! Each Color GetKit will come assembled as shown, with silver ribbon and a tag to give as a gift, if you'd like! A printed color copy of each pattern will also come with each kit.
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Hello! Having been in NDT and adjacent industries for quite a while now, we've seen and been involved with many amazing companies, people and ideas that make what we all do so great. It's incredible how we are all working for the common goal of making our world a safer place. Like so many others, we want to both give back and move forward at the same time.
So, when we first opened the company in 2016, we asked ourselves how we could use our skills and experience, and bring together lots of other experts in their field, to help each company we serve succeed beyond their expectations and, ultimately, benefit us all as one community?
That's when the idea of building a best-in-class business network was born. A collective of marketing masters, business developers, strategists, subject matter experts, door openers and enthusiasts who are agile, flexible and capable as freelancers and contractors, yet have the foundation and support of a serious company. Real movers who could work together to jump on an opportunity, a project, a dream and make it happen.
Even after all these years, we still feel great excitement for what we are doing, just like we when we were first getting started, and it is certainly one heck of a ride! We look forward to meeting you. Please contact us anytime.
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This autumn, the government will present the Trade Bill to Parliament. It's a big piece of legislation that will lay the ground for the UK's future trade relations after Brexit.
But while trade has an enormous impact on people's lives, we're hearing that the Bill will allow the government to pass new agreements with minimal input or scrutiny. There are likely to be no transparency requirements, no right for the public to give their input, and no guarantee that Parliament will get a vote.
Taking back control over trade was one of the main arguments for leaving the European Union. But with current rules, the public and Parliament will have less - not more - control over trade policy after Brexit.
In developing countries, millions of people depend on trade with the UK. Decisions about trade could be make or break for them.
If the interests of the poorest are going to be taken into account after Brexit, we need transparent negotiations that give people and Parliament a say.
Trade Secretary Liam Fox - changing trade for good requires a transparent process where everyone has a seat at the negotiating table.
Please ensure the Trade Bill contains the following:
- The right of Parliament to set a thorough mandate to govern each trade negotiation, with a remit for the devolved administrations.
- The right of citizens to be consulted as part of setting that mandate.
- Full transparency in negotiations.
- The right of Parliament to amend and to reject trade deals, with full debates guaranteed and a remit for the devolved administrations.
- The right of Parliament to review trade deals and withdraw from them if they are damaging.


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Microplex, Inc. is presented with a Manny Award in the New Job Creation Category
Microplex, Inc. is presented with a Manny Award in the New Job Creation Category. The Manny Awards celebrate manufacturing excellence in Northeast Ohio by recognizing the achievements of local manufacturing and distribution companies. The awards are presented by Inside Business Magazine, in partnership with MAGNET (Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network).
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For the past 17 years, the Manny Awards have been committed to recognizing the manufacturing industry's greatest accomplishments, and in so doing, honoring local companies for their innovation and best practices.
Since 1998, the Manny Awards program has recognized over 100 manufacturers from around Northeast Ohio that have excelled in such areas as product development, green initiatives and workplace environment. Past winners of the Manny Award come in all shapes and sizes, but all hold one thing in common - They are the innovators who reflect the manufacturing strength and future of our region.


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Ever wondered how bloggers build their Pinterest followings to staggering numbers? While I'm no pro, I've learned a few tricks of the trade through experiences and hearing what other bloggers have to say. Read on for how you can become a Pinterest pro.
-Original Content: Sharing your own images from your blog is a great way to gain blog traffic. Share easily pinnable images, such as outfits, food, and travel photos.
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The Tribune's Top 20 Under 40 Award winners are announced
Some of San Luis Obispo County's best and brightest leaders have been selected as The Tribune's Top 20 Under 40 Award winners this year.
Now in its 12th year, the competition honors the accomplishments and achievements of young women and men under the age of 40 who have demonstrated excellence in their professions and a profound commitment to community service. To be eligible, nominees must have lived and worked in the county year-round.
Ninety-five individuals were nominated for the honor. Six judges representing both the private and nonprofit sectors evaluated the nominations, selecting the winners at The Tribune's request.
The judges were: Jill Bolster-White, executive director of Transitions-Mental Health Association; James J. Brescia, San Luis Obispo County superintendent of schools; Cara Crye, vice president of communications at Farm Supply Co. and a 2015 Top 20 Under 40 winner; Tom Jones, director of strategic initiatives at PG&E's Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant and a former Top 20 Under 40 winner; Margaret Johnson, chief operating officer of Martin Resorts; and Chip Visci, former Tribune publisher and communications consultant. Visci and Johnson also served as judges last year.
Short biographies of each winner will be published in The Tribune in early February, and an awards luncheon will be held in their honor Feb. 3 at the Madonna Inn. The guest speaker will be Bill Swanson, retired chairman and CEO of defense contractor Raytheon. He grew up in Los Osos, attended Cuesta College and Cal Poly and has maintained ties with the university. He and his wife, Cheryl, donated more than $10<TH>million to the university's golf program last year.
Previous Top 20 Under 40 winners have been innovative, dedicated, persevering and deeply involved in their community. Some have founded their own firms, while others have played key roles in their nonprofit organization, private business, public agency or university. The same holds true for this year's group.
"These young leaders are excellent role models," the judges said. "Bright, talented and accomplished, each one also finds significant time for community service without expectation of reward. Their generosity is an inspiration for us all."
Here are the winners, in alphabetical order:
▪ Ryan Amborn, president, West Coast Auto & Towing.
▪ Chris Blake, director of Mission Advancement, Mission College Preparatory Catholic High School.
▪ Chet Brandenburg, chief product officer, MindBody Inc.
▪ Christie Tjong Clemons, sales manager, Fidelity National Title.
▪ Joel Conn, owner and veterinarian, Pismo Beach Veterinary Clinic.
▪ Danijela Dornan, planning specialist, Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County.
▪ Kristin Flynn, chief human resources officer, Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center.
▪ Marissa Greenberg, associate small animal veterinarian, Animal Care Clinic.
▪ Luke Huskey, president, Greener Environments Inc.
▪ Lance Iunker, project director, Institute for Advanced Technology and Public Policy, Cal Poly.
▪ Melissa James, director of economic development, Economic Vitality Corp. (She has accepted a job as director of economic initiatives and regional advocacy at the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce, effective January.)
▪ Sarah Ketchum, financial adviser and limited partner, Edward Jones.
▪ Dan Knight, attorney, licensed contractor, owner of Dan Knight Construction & Plumbing, Cal Poly lecturer.
▪ Eric Linkugel, manager of Business Customer Success at PG&E.
▪ Anthony William Overton, science teacher and activities director, Paso Robles Joint Unified School District, Paso Robles High School.
▪ Matthew Pauls, technology trainer and coordinator, Grizzly Youth Academy.
▪ Mi Young Shin, music education director, San Luis Obispo Symphony.
▪ Fatma Spanton, director, Cal Poly Conference & Event Planning.
▪ Misty Tartaglia, owner, administrator and director of Patient Care Services, Cherish Home Health Inc.
▪ Brian J. Weiss, CEO and co-founder, ITECH Solutions.


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Putting the network in control over whether or not a device should switch to and from Wi-Fi, and when it should switch, will make it easier for operators to provide a harmonized mobile broadband experience and optimize resource utilization in heterogeneous networks.
Overcoming the coordination issues in multi-RAT environments is the primary objective for next generation carrier Wi-Fi. Guaranteeing the best mobile broadband experience and ensuring that resources in a heterogeneous network including Wi-Fi are utilized in an optimal way, is only possible if subscribers are connected to Wi-Fi when this is the best option for them and for the entire network.
This may sound obvious, but the way subscribers are currently switched to and from Wi-Fi is not optimal. Today, the decision to connect to Wi-Fi is taken by the device according to one basic principle: if Wi-Fi is available, then use it for data traffic.
To provide the best user experience across all available resources and optimize resource utilization, the decision of whether or not to switch to Wi-Fi or back to cellular, and when to switch, needs to be made according to a more complex set of principles.
The decision should take into account all available technologies and carriers, all visible cells, network and device capabilities, as well as radio conditions based on a calculated performance estimate for each device, given the aggregation of all subscribers in the area.
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A Maker's Retreat with Sweet Paul Makerie in Brooklyn, NY
ABA LOVE APOTHECARY invites you to create a custom aromatic blend in the spirit of personal stories. In this 3 and a half hour workshop, we will create a pure botanical perfume oil blend to journey with you on your wildest adventures (real or fantasy).
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Beef Korma Recipe – The Spicy Asian Style
Beef Korma Recipe – The Spicy Asian Style
Beef can be cooked in many different styles. This beef korma recipe is mouth-watering and a treat for the taste buds. It's a definite hit with people of all ages! and Cooks get ready to impress your loved ones!
Things You will need:
- 500g Beef
- 2tbsp Oil
- 1tbsp Finely Chopped Garlic
- 1tbsp finely chopped garlic
- 1tbsp Finely chopped onions
- 4tbsp Yoghurt
- 2tbsp Chopped coriander leaves
- 1tsp Chopped green chillies
- 1tbsp Garam Masala (Alternative 1tbsp coriander powder)
- 1tsp Chilli powder
- 1tsp pepper powder
- 1/4tsp turmeric powder
- 1tbsp tomato paste
- 2 Tomatoes (Take some hot water and place the tomatoes for 15mins)
- 1tsp Salt
- 4tbsp Margarine
- Clean the beef and cut it into medium-sized pieces. Not too big.
- Add the salt to the beef and leave for 30mins.
- Keep a pan on low fire. Once it is heated add the margarine and then add the marinated beef to this pan. Let the beef fry for 10mins or until the beef turns light brown, stirring the beef once in a while. Remove the beef from fire once it's done.
- Now remove the beef pieces from the pan. Place the pan back on fire without washing. This is to retain the beef flavour.
- Add oil to the pan and when it gets heated add the garlic, ginger and onions to it and sauté for about a minute.
- To this you now add the fried beef.
- Add the yoghurt, boiled tomatoes, green chillies, garam masala, chilli powder, pepper powder, turmeric powder and mix well.
- To this add about 1 cup water and leave to boil for 30 minutes on medium fire. Add more water if necessary.
- When the beef is cooked well add the coriander leaves and tomato paste. Leave to cook for 5 mins or until gravy has a thick consistency. Add salt if necessary.
- Serve Beef Korma!
Enjoy this famous Indian recipe and let us know your experience by leaving your comments below!
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12 Miles—Makes That 16
This post is just a brag about our beautiful boy who, with his ever-loving dad, did 12 miles on his bike Saturday morning. Charlie and Jim have several routes, the new "urban" one (because it goes through the small center of our town), one that brings them by that bagel store, and another that was the favored route o' the summer (and involving long stretches on fairly busy roads and over a little two-lane bridge). Saturday morning Charlie and Jim did a conglomerate of all three for a total of twelve miles.
And then they did another, four or so mile, ride in the mid-afternoon.
Inbetween we went to Jersey City to get the new license plates for the white car. And then, after bike ride #2, we did something we haven't done in ages and ages: We went to visit some friends, had dinner and a lot of excellent conversation, and just a lovely good time. (Many thanks!)
Charlie was, as expected, very hesitant to go into a house he'd never been in. (He had met our friends before, but in a totally different location, and Charlie has long had a lot of uncertainty about going into houses he's never visited before). Our friends were more than accommodating, down to preparing summer rolls and chow fun ("brown noodles") for Charlie, and purchasing a watermelon (which they sent us home with). Charlie initially said "no" to going into our friends' house and hung around the driveway. Gradually he made his way to the back of our friends' house. He sampled a summer roll and then alternated coming in and standing and looking around going back on and coming in. Jim and I and our friends checked on him. At the end, Charlie settled back into the back seat of our car where he very contentedly had a plate of chow fun (minus the bok choy) and poked at some ice cream.
At home, he asked me to bring his Disney CD and the CD player ("musics") into his bedroom and listened to it all the way to the final songs ("Bella Notte" and "When You Wish Upon a Star," fittingly enough).
New plates, a new ID: Somehow it seems kind of fitting these days, to have a fresh start for Charlie; for us all.
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Wow…that's so great that you were able to go for dinner with friends, and wonderful that they went out of their way to accommodate Charlie, and be okay with him wanting to eat in the car. Having people like that in our lives make things so much easier.
And way to go Charlie!
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Turner Auctions + Appraisals is pleased to offer an online sale of over 310 lots featuring decorative arts and more from around the world. This "Fine Mélange" comes from numerous sources, collections and estates. Dating mostly from the 1700s to the present day, the sale includes a wide selection of items, including paintings, watercolors, etchings and other artworks; sculpture; folk art; Italian art glass; Asian art and decorative arts, both antique and modern, from China, Japan, Korea, Burma and Tibet; books, both modern and historical, including first editions and some signed; toys and toy trains; car mascots, from the early 1900s on; pottery; silver; and other decorative arts.
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Before we start our discussion about Relative Strength Index, let us explain briefly what Oscillators are.
Oscillators are one of the indicators that are used in technical analysis. They are used in viewing charts that are non-trending. An oscillator can remain at extreme levels for an extended period. However, it could not trend for a sustained period.
Click here to learn more about Oscillators.
Now that you have basic knowledge about Oscillators, let's go and discuss RSI.
History of Relative Strength Index (RSI)
Welles Wilder is the one who developed the Relative Strength Index or RSI. He even included RSI in his book entitled "New Concepts in Technical Trading Systems" which was published in the year 1978.
RSI was also featured in a few articles, interviews, and books over the years. A particular one is the book of Constance Brown which is called "Technical Analysis for the Trading Professional." In the book, it featured the concept of bull market and bear market ranges for RSI.
Another one is Andrew Cardwell, who is the mentor of Brown's RSI. He introduced the positive and negative reversals for RSI.
Now, since you have learned a brief history of RSI, let's go and dig a little deeper and learn what RSI is all about.
RSI is a specific kind of Oscillator, and is one of the most frequently used. It measures the speed and the change of movements in prices.
It is also a well-known momentum indicator in technical analysis. RSI oscillates between 0 and 100.
It is also used to signal overbought and oversold conditions in a security. In addition, according to Wilder, RSI is considered overbought when it is above 70 and it is considered oversold when it is below 30.
How to Use RSI
Okay, just like other indicators, there are two general ways wherein the indicator is used to generate signals. These are the crossovers and divergence.
You should take note that in the case of the RSI, the indicator uses crossovers of its overbought, oversold, and centerline.
Now, for the first technique, you have to use overbought and solid lines to generate buy-and-sell signals. In the RSI, the line where overbought is typically located is at 70.
For additional information, these values can be changed to either increase or decrease the number of signals that are formed by the RSI.
And as for buy signal, it is generated when the RSI breaks the oversold line in an upward direction, which means that it goes from below the oversold line to moving above it.
Meanwhile, a sell signal is formed when the RSI breaks the overbought line in a downward direction crossing from above the line to below the line.
You can also use a more conservative approach by setting the overbought and oversold levels at 80 and 20, respectively.
Next technique is the crossover. This is used in formulating signals by using the centerline, which is 50. This technique is just the same as the overbought and oversold lines to formulate signals. You should know that this technique often forms signals after a movement in the direction they are predicting.
These signals are often used as a confirmation than a signal compared to the other strategies.
Another thing to remember, a downward trend is confirmed when the RSI crosses from above 50 to below 50.
On the other hand, an upward trend is confirmed when the RSI crosses above 50.
Now, let us further explain the formula of this indicator to you.
To simplify it, the RSI has been broken down into its basic components. These components are RS, Average Gain, and Average Loss.
This calculation of RSI is based on the 14 periods, which is the default, according to Wilder's book. It is also important to know that losses are expressed as positive values and not negative values.
The very first calculations for average gain and average loss are simple 14-period averages.
- First Average Gain = Sum of Gains over the past 14 periods / 14.
- First Average Loss = Sum of Losses over the past 14 periods / 14
Meanwhile, the second and subsequent calculations are based on the prior averages and the current gain loss.
- Average Gain = [(previous Average Gain) x 13 + current Gain] / 14.
- Average Loss = [(previous Average Loss) x 13 + current Loss] / 14.
Taking the prior value plus the current value is a smoothing technique, which is similar to that used in calculating an exponential moving average.
This also means that the values of RSI become more accurate as the calculation period extends.
Relative Strength Index is one of the indicators that have stood the test of time. It has remained relevant today just like before.
It may seem hard at first, but once you get around to learning the ins and outs of Relative Strength Index, it will just be easy.
The key point here is to learn about all the indicators that can help you in the field of investing.
It may take time and hard work to know all of them. Remember the saying: no pain, no gain!
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so she can foretell the future while
making beds, doing the laundry
emptying the cat box
She answers with whatever
is that not how inspiration works?
You will meet your true love
long walks and dinners by candlelight
Your daughter is not dead
She has never stopped loving you
Your chainsaw is closer
by an immigrant
Her job has awakened her mind:
she sees the purple haze of henbit
spread and turn to magenta
waking in tousled fencerows
feels the eyes of potatoes open
In that moment she believes
she can understand the crows
and is suddenly certain
that today fate will bring her
and that soon she will be able to predict her past.
Elaine Palencia is the author of six books of fiction, three poetry chapbooks, and a short monograph, The Literary Heritage of Hindman Settlement School. Her work has received seven Pushcart Prize nominations and is forthcoming in Good Works Review and Sow's Ear Poetry Review.


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DALLAS (MarketWatch) - Oil and gas stocks closed lower amid a bearish tone in the overall market.
U.S. stocks closed broadly lower as concern over new unrest in the Middle East intensified. See Market Snapshot.
April crude-oil futures on the New York Mercantile Exchange closed at $51.75 a barrel, up 26 cents. See Futures Movers. Natural gas for April delivery rose 1.5 cents to close at $6.73 per million British thermal units.
The Amex Oil Index XOI, +2.34% was lower by 0.2 percent to close at 861.34 points, the Amex Natural Gas Index XNG, +3.83% shed 0.6 percent to close at 327.63 points, and the Philadelphia Oil Service Index OSX, +6.71% fell 1 percent to close at 141.44 points. All three indexes established 52-week highs last week.
Among individual shares, Exxon Mobil Corp. XOM, +1.68% was up 5 cents to close at $63.31, Halliburton HAL, +6.56% fell 1.7 percent, or 78 cents, to close at $43.97, and Kerr-McGee KMG added 3 cents to close at $77.66.
Dow Jones reported that Qatar Petroleum and Exxon Mobil launched Qatar Gas II, a $12.8 billion joint venture to export liquefied natural gas to the U.K. Exxon Mobil has a 70 percent stake to Qatar Petroleum's 70 percent stake.
Royal Dutch/Shell Group RD SC, +0.42% said Sunday it entered into a joint-venture agreement with Qatar to develop a $6 to $7 billion liquefied natural-gas plant. See story.
Halliburton's KBR unit and Brazil's Petrobras PBR, +3.85% have produced their first oil from the Caratinga oil field in Brazil, Halliburton announced Monday. The companies are working on the Caratinga and Barracuda fields in the Campos Basin; Barracuda produced oil in December. See archived story.
Overnight, Lehman Bros. lifted its oil and gas price assumptions. It now estimates West Texas Intermediate oil and gas prices at $45 a barrel and $6 per thousand cubic feet, with prices at $40 a barrel and $5.75 per thousand cubic feet in 2006. See more on oil prices.
"We believe excess oil production capacity will remain limited within OPEC, and adding new capacity will take time. Additional oil is not coming from non-OPEC sources either. Tight oil production capacity is the key factor to a longer cycle," the broker said.
Lehman also raised price targets for a handful of oil services and contract drilling stocks by an average of 11 percent. It also raised exploration and production spending forecasts by 11 percent for 2005.
The broker lifted Diamond Offshore DO, +10.53% to $59.50; Nabors Industries NBR, +10.87% to $66.50; Noble Corp. NE, +3.17% to $68; Transocean Inc. RIG, +10.30% to $60; and, Parker Drilling PKD, -2.96% to $6.40. See Energy Stocks.
All but Parker Drilling, up 1 cent to close at $5.91, finished lower.
Also, shares in Anadarko Petroleum APC, +0.35% fell 1.1 percent, or 87 cents, to close at $76.86.
Credit Suisse First Boston downgraded Anadarko to "neutral" from "outperform," but raised its price target to $85 from $75.
"We believe the assets are worth $80 to $85 and we believe this value can grow with a successful reinvestment in 2005," analyst Phillip Pace wrote in a note to clients. "The company has good drill bit momentum onshore in Texas and in Louisiana, offshore in the deep water and in the Rockies."
"In the context of our overweight recommendation on the industry, however, we believe neutral is a more appropriate rating."
Pace reiterated the firm's "overweight" rating.
"Valuations remain reasonable and supported by recent M&A values and the timing and elements that will cause this cycle to reverse are not yet in place," he said. "We believe the underlying values remain poised for incremental appreciation."
But he advised new investors to be selective and make choices based on actual events rather than the expectation of continued high commodity prices.
"The continuing challenge to the companies is cost inflation in almost every component of the supply chain," he said.


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Knowledge and drive aren't always enough to help someone overcome their financial problems. As a recent Wall Street Journal article points out, sometimes you need a little support (group).
The WSJ article states that Meetup.com, a Web site that organizes physical and virtual meetings, now serves 138 groups who gather in person to talk about debt management, up from 24 a year ago. And I recently talked with a man from Wesabe who said that their Wesabe Groups are filled with consumers supporting each other's efforts to improve their financial situation.
I am encouraged that more people are beginning to understand that they have to go it alone. Whether you seek support from a group of your peers or a trusted credit counselor, the key is to get help.
That being said, it is possible there may be underlying psychological issues that should be explored with a trained professional. If you feel that you have an unhealthy relationship with money, contact the nonprofit Debtors Anonymous at 781-453-2743 or visit them at DebtorsAnonymous.org.


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Manchester Elopement
Justin & Grainne's intimate wedding in manchester
small intimate winter wedding in manchester
Grainne & Justin's Manchester city centre elopement was the most magical day. With just two guests (& myself!) it was the smallest wedding I have ever attended and I felt very privileged to be a part of it. Grainne & Justin arrived at Manchester Town Hall together meaning I got to photograph some beautiful, natural portraits of them both moments before their ceremony. The ceremony itself was short & sweet but somehow the emotion was intensified by the fact that it was such an intimate wedding party. Afterwards, we went outside for some photographs with the help of my lovely assistants (their two guests!) and stopped for some fun & natural portraits around Manchester. I really love Manchester city centre weddings because there is such a fantastic range of backdrops for photographs! It's also really fun & surreal to be wandering around in wedding attire - we got a few 'congratulations!' shouted our way. When we were at the Christmas Markets, a whole family stopped Justin & Grainne to congratulate them! I had a brilliant time with Grainne & Justin and even stopped for a Gluhwein with them on the way home to celebrate.
Thanks again guys & I really appreciate being a part of your day!
A few words from Grainne & Justin:
How did you two meet?: Through mutual friends at a New Year's Eve party.
Describe the proposal!: An early morning walk to the top of Edinburgh's most famous viewpoint, Arthur's Seat, led to a traditional 'down on one knee' proposal overlooking the city and beyond. He even brought Champagne in his backpack! We continued the celebrations with Afternoon Tea at The Signet Library before heading off to a shore-side cabin in Loch Lomond.
What is special about your venue?: Neither of us were born in Manchester but the city has certainly become our home. So with it's stunning Neo-Gothic architecture (and beautiful 'Bee' tiled floors!), the Town Hall was hard to ignore. Especially on hearing it was due to close for a 7 year refurbishment!
Any details of note about your big day?: Always knowing the 'Big White Wedding' wasn't for us, we opted for an intimate day with just ourselves and two of our closest friends as witnesses.
Wedding Team:
Venue: Manchester Town Hall
Bride's Outfit: Dress: Ivy and Oak • Bridal Belt: Monsoon • Jacket: Ted Baker • Shoes: M&S
Groom's Outfit: Suit: Next • Shirt, Tie and Pocket Square: TM Lewin • Shoes: Hudson
Bridesmaids/Groomsmen Outfits: NA
Hair : Ash, Heaton Moor • www.ashheatonmoor.co.uk
Makeup : Sophia Georgiou, Heaton Moor • www.facebook.com/sgeorgioustudio
Flowers: Blue Door Flowers, Heaton Moor • www.bluedoorflowers.com
Catering: A cheeky Gluhwein at the Christmas markets, cocktails at Mr Cooper's, and dinner at The French • www.mrcoopers.co.uk • www.the-french.co.uk
Transport: Mercedes E Class from Lynx Executive Chauffeurs • www.lynxexecutive.co.uk
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Hey, ho, let's go!
JEWEL CASE tapes have landed just in time for Burger Records' North American Cassette Store Day celebration. This is our first full length album and it's hip-shaking, pop-guzzling fun!
We were so proud to be included in this year's lineup of bands to embrace the cute, cheap, and compact (the three C's) cassette format. Love tapes? So do our friends at Lost State Records.
Of course, we've also got some hot pink CDs emblazoned with our neon jewel design, too.
All physical copies include an extra bonus live track of Gidget's Revenge.
Enjoy, fellow Crushers! Thank you for inspiring us to keep crushing.


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The Superbowl is a bit of cultural phenomenon in our nation. People who don't even like football will gather with others to watch this "game." Though many turn sports and sports figures into idols in our culture, we can still use this as an opportunity for the Gospel. The Superbowl becomes a very easy event to invite others into your home and offer hospitality. This gives you a chance to connect with neighbors, co-workers, classmates in a casual environment so that you can get to know them and they can see Christ in you. So....throw a Superbowl party and connect with others this week.
One thing we wanted to do at MVC this year is provide some tools for you to use to point people toward Christ as you gather on Superbowl Sunday. A brother that was part of Mountain View for many years - Daniel T. - is at the Superbowl with a ministry called 1615.tv where they will be conducting interiews with both the Broncos and the Seahawks players, asking them questions of faith. It is really encouraging to hear players who will be playing on one of the world's biggest stages to declare there is something greater than football..... Jesus! They will then produce videos that can be used as an alternative to half time (no wardrobe malfunctions in this one :) or to play before and after the game. This video will give you a chance to show to your friends who are watching the game with you and hear about the importance of Christ. Here is the link for the short 5 minute video:
Passcode: FORTCOLLINS_SB48short
A longer version of the video with more content and interviews is able to be seen at: http://youtu.be/3hhz5Ke4Ntw
One other resource is something the Resurgence (ministry out of Seattle) has put together. It is also an alternative halftime show where Mark Driscoll (Pastor of Mars Hill Church) interviews several Seahawks players. The players, including Russell Wilson, do a great job in communicating their love for Jesus. The only problem with the video is it is all Seahawks... boooo. You can download and watch the video now. They also have a resource on this page with suggestions on how to throw a Superbowl party.
Enjoy the big game - use it as an opportunity to shine Christ... and GO BRONCOS!!!!!


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If you wake up achy every morning or have trouble going to sleep at night, an uncomfortable mattress may be the culprit. Think back to how it felt when you first bought it. How long ago was that? Shopping for this kind of big-ticket purchase requires some thought and planning. Don't order a mattress online or through Craigslist. That just not the most strategic plan.
A mattress should provide you with good support, but also cradle you as you drift off into slumberland. Just like in the Goldilock's fairy tale, you don't want a bed that's too soft or too hard. You're looking for one that's just right. The following tips will steer you down the right road to a better sleep-enhancing bed.
1. Decide to Replace
Unless you previously bought a top-of-the-line mattress, you should buy a new one every 8-10 years. If you have trouble sleeping or always wake up grumpy, consider getting a new bed sooner.
2. Set a Budget
Have a general idea of how much you want to spend, so you're not lured to the most expensive model, but also so you don't cut corners on a purchase so vital to your health. Look for sales and never pay full price. Negotiations are expected either for a discount, for the accessories the store throws in like sheets and pillows, or on delivery charges.
3. Shop at a Specialty Store
Salespeople at mattress stores have more training in how to help customers and knowledge of their product than employees who happen to work in the bed section of a department store.
4. Consider Different Types
Innerspring mattresses are comprised of coil springs with a material like latex or memory foam on top for comfort. These come in a variety of firmness. Memory foam beds have layers of different thicknesses of foam and contour to your body. Latex mattresses are made from rubber and give a firm, yet buoyant type of support.
5. Test the Possibilities
Spend 10-15 minutes lying down on potential mattresses in your normal sleep position. Bring your favorite pillow so you're simulating sleep as much as possible.
6. Look for Neutral Alignment
Shop in pairs so your friend or family member can check and see if your spine curves while you're lying on the bed. Strive for an almost neutral position. You don't want your spine to sag while sleeping. That's a recipe for a backache.
7. Sleeping for Two
When you sleep in the same bed as your spouse or significant other, you want a mattress that each of you can adjust to their own level of firmness. Neither one of your should give up their comfort when deciding on a new bed.
8. Ask About a Return Policy
You may not know for a few nights if you've made the right decision or not, so make sure you can return the mattress if you can't adjust to it.
9. Get a Warranty
A quality mattress should have at least a 10 year full replacement warranty.
10. Inquire About Removal
If the store where you buy your new bed doesn't offer old mattress removal, you're going to have a hard time getting rid of it. You can't just put it out on the street because dumping mattresses may be illegal in your state. A charitable organization may pick it up, but you'll have to store it someplace until they do.
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Harriet Tubman: A Woman of Courage
Time For Kids
HarperCollins, 2005 (2005)
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Reviewed by J. A. Kaszuba Locke
ime For Kids® continues to publish historical biographies geared to youngsters. This one is on the life of Harriet Tubman, '
A Woman of Courage
'. Slave traders brought Harriet's grandparents to the States from West Africa. It followed that her parents, Harriet Green and Benjamin Ross, were born into slavery along with Harriet and her siblings.
ubman was born around 1820 in Maryland. Named Araminta, she used her mother's name. Life was hard working in the plantation fields of corn, potatoes, and tobacco, and there were beatings from the owners and overseers. When she took a stand for another slave, Harriet was hit in the head by an overseer, crushing part of her skull. This caused spells of loss of consciousness throughout her life. In her twenties, Harriet married John Tubman, a free African American, but the law stated she was still a slave. Through the Underground Railroad and its established safe houses, Tubman fled Maryland, walking one hundred miles to freedom in Pennsylvania. She later returned to Maryland to assist in the escape of her family and hundreds of other slaves.
y the time of her death at the age of 93, Harriet had gained fame and respect as an American, who served as a spy and a scout in the Civil War. The text of Tubman's struggle is enhanced by photographs, sidebars of notations, and
Fast Facts
. A roadside plaque, issued by the Maryland Civil War Centennial Commission, stands as a tribute to Harriet Tubman, who was referred to as '
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I had reasoned this out in my mind. There was one of two things I had a right to -liberty or death. If I could not have one, I would have the other.
' This
Time For Kids®
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Harriet Tubman
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by Mike McCray
I have found a good night's sleep is without a doubt the hardest thing to acquire living on the streets in American cities.
It is funny because I have always been able to call a place that I am at my home when out in nature.
I remember once I lived out of a backpack to cut costs in Utah while attending college. Every night there was this rock that was my home. I would return to that rock almost every night and sleep like a baby. If I could not return at night to my rock, but was in the woods with my sleeping bag, I still slept good.
The rock, however, was my home--the place that made me feel secure. It was high enough to keep me from rattlesnakes and had an overhang to keep the weather off me.
Being in a war zone did not disturb my sleep either. Surrounded by armed men who did not speak a word of English in the countryside, yet sleeping like a baby.
Nothing frightened me or made me lose more sleep than being in an urban American environment without a place to call my own. Every time in my life that I have wanted to give up because of stress in life, it has been on the streets of an American city.
The first fear that I experienced was realizing that it is a crime to be on the street without a home.
In most American cities being homeless means you are a vagrant and subject to arrest. It is not legal to sleep under a bridge, in an alley, or in a park in most cities. Therefore, if you are poor and homeless you are a criminal.
Our whole society is geared toward winning and to most people you are a loser when you do not have a home. Winning has been drilled into you at every turn in America. You feel like a loser on display in a city without a home.
You try to sleep, yet worry about the police picking you up for the crime of being homeless in America. Maybe the policeman will have compassion, or maybe he will be a jerk. You sleep with your eyes open.
Besides, if they take you to jail you end up with criminals. Criminals make me nervous and are a good thing to avoid in my mind. Most criminals love the night. You do the crime in the day and you may get caught. The night embraces and hides criminals.
Three in the morning is a good time for these people, the bars are emptying and they need something to do. At three in the morning, there are not too many witnesses if you get beaten, robbed, or worse. The thought of anyone of these kind of creatures coming upon you while you sleep is enough to keep anyone awake.
Well ,at least on the street you can get away if you're awake. In jail it might be your angry cell mate who committed such a crime, and who decides he hates you.
Yes, there is something about being homeless in an American city that just robs you of your sleep.
Yet, if you're going to get out of that situation, sleep is the only thing that can provide rest for your tormented soul and provide hope for the next day.
Copyright NEOCH and the Homeless Grapevine published March – April 1996 – Issue 14


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Mr Darcy
Since I have Pride and Prejudice on my mind at the moment; it has lead me to ask this bizarre question. Would a Mr Darcy like person marry another Mr Darcy like person. I have to admit I do have a Mr Darcy like streak to myself such as the belief that, 'My good opinion, once lost, is lost forever.' Though I think most people do not see this as something they should be concerned about. I too have troubles getting my head and my heart to agree. My head say, no you can not have that, it doesn't want you, it is above your station. My heart says mwah ha ha! You are going to love it despite the rationality of your head. I also usually run on the belief that my heart is evil and must be ignored till I can bare it no longer. Would a person like that find a match in another person like that?
I suppose I have my good points too. I have the fighting spirit of Elizabeth also Jane's ability to still want what has been denied her and look upon these feelings as an illness which must be cured. I have also at times pretended to be Lydia, so much effort, and so much trouble it was almost not worth it.


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17th & 18th August
A selection of the best local, national and international breweries coming together to celebrate all things beer!
The concept is simple: bring together the drinker, the brewer and the beer, all in one idyllic location. Mix in a dollop of delicious street-food, a sprinkle of great music with a beautiful lake-side view and 'voila!' there you have it... a very lovely weekend!


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Waking Up Alive
A tinkling song pulls me from sleep, hauls me to my feet, and sends me staggering through the darkness towards the dresser. My sweetie flicks on a light to aid my progress. "Thank you," I croak. Or maybe I just grunt. It's 5:40 am.
There's no reason for me to be awake. My job starts at 9, and it's a fifteen-minute bike ride away. But a few times a week, this guy that I'm madly in love with works an early shift at the gym, and love makes us do dumb things. Heroic things. Questionable things. So a few mornings a week, I stumble around and make Alex coffee.
I wish I could say it's only love, pure and angelic, that drives me into the kitchen at that hour. But it's guilt, too. Because I have some shortcomings as a girlfriend, a roommate, an individual. And a few times a week, I get to make this display of generosity towards someone I love, someone I've hurt a little. The ever-present scoreboard in my brain looks better after I make Alex coffee. I'm not proud of that fact, it's just the truth.
And I remember all those mornings, on all those solo adventures over the years, where I woke up saying thank you.
But this morning, somewhere between squeezing honey and coconut oil into the mason jar and waiting for the coffee pot to finish its magic, I had a thought. "I'm alive this morning," I observed, staring at the counter through half-shut eyes. And that was it, really. No giant revelation or thunderclap of understanding. Just a little, "Huh, that's cool."
And I remember all those mornings, on all those solo adventures over the years, where I woke up saying thank you. Because there were plenty of nights when my paranoid brain questioned if I'd survive. "Maybe this is it," I'd think, listening to my heart pound and the nylon walls of my tent crinkle suspiciously. "Maybe this is all I get."
People have questioned my sanity over the years, and rightly so. Why would someone ride her bicycle alone across the United States… and be afraid the entire time? I'll be the first to admit there's some degree of masochism involved. As Emily Loberg mentioned in a recent interview, she derived pleasure from surviving the rough parts of her cross country solo ride. "I felt a general sense of impressed wonder at what I was doing all alone," Emily wrote. "That pride in my accomplishments stays with me today." Sometimes going through hell gives you the heavenly notion that you are a total badass. Which you are, always, whether or not you feel the constant desire to prove that to yourself.
"I felt a general sense of impressed wonder at what I was doing all alone," Emily wrote. "That pride in my accomplishments stays with me today."
Surviving a creepy night alone, fraught with strange noises and dark imaginings, makes for a euphoric morning. "I MADE IT," I wrote on more than one occasion in my journal. "Survived another night!!!" Those three exclamation points only seem ridiculous if you've never spent 8 hours on your back, breathing shallowly through the shrinking space in your throat, every bit of your body tingling with terror.
Why do it? Masochism, yes, and the fact that the mental scoreboard looks better after a little suffering. But I wouldn't have traded that morning euphoria for anything, not even a good night's sleep. It taught me gratitude in a visceral, animal way. Does every creature feel this? The squirrel that dodges a truck's tire, the deer that out-maneuvers a coyote, the bear that wakes from hibernation in spring to find tiny newborns sucking at her chest? Something like gratitude, or at least, relief?
"Your coffee's ready," I tell my sweetheart, slipping a kiss behind his ear. He groans, nestles deeper in the covers. I have this warm light in my heart, and I want to tell Alex how excited I am that we survived another night, how grateful I feel for this day, this gift. But the poor guy is not a morning person, and I know how forced it'll sound, all cheery and loud, at 6am. So I open my laptop instead and start writing, because that's what you do when you have a big feeling: you share it.
And I must say, in this moment, the mental scoreboard is looking mercifully blank.


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How far did you ride the last time you hopped on your bike? 1 mile? 5 miles? 20 miles? Ryan Gehris is riding cross country. Almost 3000 miles to be exact!
Ryan's campaign is called, "Pedaling for Pattie" after his mother who at the age of 14 lost her father, Leon Charles Stein. Leon served in the Navy for 23 years before being killed in action.
The ride will benefit Children of Fallen Patriots by giving them money for higher education. Along his ride, he will be meeting with Veterans of Foreign War and American Legion members.
Ryan joined News 8 Morning Extra to talk about his ride and how long he expects it to take.
Interested in donating to Ryan's cause? Click here.