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March 7, 2007
The first time the Lady Bisons played in the Atlantic Sun basketball tournament in Dothan, Ala., back in 2004 they came away with the championship.
Back in the tournament this season, after not making the cut last season, Lipscomb coach Frank Bennett would like to see this year's team put three solid games together.
If the No.6-seeded Lady Bisons want to play for three days they have to get by No.3-seed ETSU Thursday night at 6 at the Dothan Civic Center in quarterfinal action. The Lady Bisons split with ETSU this season, losing 71-51 on their home court in Johnson City on Jan. 4 and winning 57-52 at Allen Arena on Feb. 3.
"In the first half at their place we had too many turnovers that they made into easy baskets," Bennett said. "And in the second half there they dominated the boards.
"We had a high turnover rate against them at Allen Arena, but they weren't the types that become lay-ups for the other team. We out-rebounded them at Allen. ETSU is very quick and very athletic defensively. The key factors for us are taking care of the ball and rebounding."
Bennett expects a lower scoring game would be to the Lady Bisons advantage. He is counting on the inside game to step up a notch or two.
"The post position will be a key," Bennett said. "Penny Jones will have to play well and stay out of foul trouble. Rachel Davis, Katie Rollins and Rachel Viehmann will have to give us solid minutes with some scoring, defense and rebounding."
Bennett is expecting the guard play to be solid. He also expects junior point guard Catie Woods, snubbed by the conference coaches for a spot on the All-A-Sun team, will be especially motivated.
"I think Catie had an All-Conference type of year especially if look at her conference only stats which is about two-thirds of the game," Bennett said. "Comparing oranges to oranges she was the No. 6 scorer. She was No. 1 in 3-pointers made. She had a high 3-point percentage. She was a good defender.
"We were in the weight room and she went into the coach's office to check something on the computer. She was a little disappointed when she called it up on the computer and saw that she wasn't on it."
The Lady Bisons did not finish the regular season on a winning note, but Bennett saw signs of improvement in the final two games of the season at North Florida and Jacksonville.
"We feel pretty good," Bennett said. "We are as healthy as we have been since we lost some players early in the season. It is good to be back in the tournament and be involved in the atmosphere and see how excited the city of Dothan is about having us here.
"Even though we lost the games leading up to the tournament, the last three halves we have played, two against Jacksonville and one against North Florida, we played with very good intensity and also played good defense. Our turnovers were up in both games and that probably prevented us from winning, but there were a lot of good signs."
Bennett thinks his players still have a high excitement level despite the struggles of the regular season.
"If you are going to play your best, you have to be excited about a game," Bennett said. "It is a long season and there are times when that is not the case, and you are usually flat on those nights. We could say we finished with some losses and all we are going to do is make an appearance here. But I really think our team thinks they can win some games down here."


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KristineM needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 315 designs submitted by 38 freelance designers.
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Tagline: Investing in an agile world
We are a new-style venture capital firm. We work with today's hottest technology startups. We invest in them, mentor them, get them connected and help them build successful businesses. We aren't traditional at all - we want to be seen as fresh, different, confident and connected.
We have 2 audiences...
1) the tech companies that are part of our portfolio. This group is more Gen x & y, mostly male, tech/geeky - but cool. We're more like this.
2) more traditional "money" types - who will invest with us. This group is typically more mature, more reserved, and less adventurous.
* We are looking for a masculine effect.
* we want a web 2.0 look
* Strong/bold fonts.
* Some colours that are preferred, but are not mandatory: charcoal gray, blues (nothing too old-school business) - even turquoise as an accent .
* We'd like to have a hill / flat mountain in front or somehow linked to the "real" part of the company name. The ventures is less relevant.
A theme to play on is agility - we are about investing in an agile world.
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Rain Delay Slows Down Tigers
Nashville, Tenn. – Tennessee State softball sat through a rain delay for close to three hours before dropping an Ohio Valley Conference game against Southeast Missouri State at Tiger Field on Sunday afternoon. SEMO scored three runs in their first at bat after the delay as they went on to a 4-0 victory. TSU falls to 10-21, 1-4 in the OVC. The Redhawks improve to 10-15, 3-2 in conference.
After the delay, Shea Morris retired the first two batters in the top of the second inning before the Redhawks strung three hits in a row. With a runner on second, Brittany Smith popped a ball over the head of Shea Morris that found its way to the ground just a couple feet behind the pitching circle. The potential third out turned into a rally for SEMO as Chelsea Smith delivered a 2-2 pitch into right center for a triple and the first two runs of the game.
SEMO would add two more unearned runs, one in the second and another in the fifth to create the margin of victory. Morris completed the game with seven strikeouts while giving up seven hits. She is now 7-10 on the year.
The Tigers could only manage three hits off Taylor Cowan (6-8) on the day. Kacie Daugherty recorded a two-out single in the second inning, while Kiarra Freeman picked up a two single in the third.
Jennifer Givens tried to get the Tigers going on two occasions. She earned a walk in the first inning and then stole her 13th base on the season, but was stranded at third. In the sixth, Givens led off the inning with a single, but was forced out at second two batters later as the Tigers could not score for the second consecutive game.
The Tigers will host Morehead State for a three-game series beginning with a doubleheader on Friday, Mar. 29. The games can be heard on tsutigers.com.


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1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
1 egg
Whisk together the egg and milk in a small bowl or measuring cup. Set aside. Pour the lemon juice and zest over the cranberries. In the medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, and baking powder. Slowly whisk in the egg/milk mixture. Add the cranberries and whisk to combine. There should be no pockets of unmixed flour or large lumps. Spray a frying pan or griddle with nonstick spray or melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Heat the pan so that it feels warm when you hover your hand over it. Add about 1/2 cup of the batter into the middle. Cook until bubbles begin to appear and pop. Flip. Cook for about 2 minutes. Both sides should be golden brown. If not, return it to the stove and continue to cook for 1 minute. Yields about 5-6 mid-sized pancakes.


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True story: On a recent cross-country trip I was approaching a red-light camera trap when my Passport iQ warned me of approaching danger. After taking a quick glance at its clear and informative screen, I spotted the oncoming traffic light changing from green to yellow, so instinctively I slowed down and stopped. The car in front of me didn't and the strobe went off. In California the fine would be $351, just over half of the Passport iQ's $649 retail price. And that's not to mention the increased insurance rates that would compound the pain of the infraction for years to come.
That's the beauty of the Passport iQ 3D GPS nav unit, a 5-inch touchscreen display combined with a built-in radar/laser/red-light-camera detector. This gadget, a driver's best friend, can be continuously updated to stationary threats (stationary speed and red-light cameras) via an optional subscription, protecting your driver's license while providing an easy-to-follow, voice prompted navigation. Seems like a bargain to me.
One feature that was really appreciated on my trip, with all the freeway driving, was the programmable "over limit" warning, which I set to 10 mph over posted limits (the Passport iQ is pre-programmed with posted speed limits along most roads). This way if my right foot was getting heavy, I had a gentle nudge to back off.
If you've used a standalone GPS, the iQ's touchscreen interface will be intuitive. When you find the gas gauge pointing to E, gaining access its powerful database will instantly locate the nearest service station. That saved my bacon, especially in Nebraska, where exits for fuel can easily be 25 miles or more apart.
The Passport iQ's radar and laser detector capabilities are first rate, on a par with Escort's top-rated 9500ix. In its radar/laser detector mode screen, it features the ability to track multiple threats, a handy feature. Given that the 9500ix carries a retail price of $499 by itself, the GPS navigation capabilities in the Passport iQ adds just $150 to the price.
Escort has priced the Passport iQ right in the serious road tripper's sweet spot with the combined cost of two separate devices. The Passport iQ is a product that performs as advertised and its level of convenience and integration is unmatched by any combination of factory- and aftermarket-installed options or accessories. It is especially attractive for those car owners lacking a built-in nav system or one that's in need of updating.
And knowing the product team at Escort never stands still, expect to see enhancements to the Passport iQ in every product cycle. What would we like to see next? A Bluetooth hands-free interface is promised and it's not unreasonable to expect that real-time traffic updates will follow. All we could ask for is the addition of a Sirius/XM satellite radio for those drivers with cars that lack it. —John Sykes


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Kidnapping Alert
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A new program designed to spread the word about abducted children is being introduced in California. The system promises to get the word out about missing children faster than ever before.
Called Care Alert, the new program is similar to the Emergency Broadcast System. When the Care Alert system is activated, television and radio stations will be alerted via fax or e-mail. They'll then break into programming to offer details on the abduction, as well as descriptions of the child, the abductor, and the suspect vehicle.
The new system is to be used only when an abduction fits a set of fairly narrow criteria. An abduction by a stranger must be verified by at least one witness. The more common sort of abduction, which involves a child taken by a non-custodial parent or other relative, will qualify for the Care Alert Program only if the children is felt to be in immediate danger of injury or if there is a strong suspicion that the child will be removed from the country.
Only two people in any police agency will be able to declare a Care Alert. Both will be specially trained in child abduction.
(This story was provided by News10 KXTV Sacramento.)


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VH1's 'The Gossip Game' Not Renewed For Second Season
By Tamara Palmer
"The Gossip Game," VH1's reality-based series following the lives of seven women working in the New York hip-hop media world that premiered on April 1, will reportedly not return for a second season.
In a blog post on her own HipHopGossipSite.com, cast member Vivian Billings confirmed that the show isn't coming back. She speculates that "our show never even had a chance" to survive two time changes that favored the network's two Monday night hit series: T.I.'s "A Family Hustle" and "Love & Hip Hop Atlanta."
"For starters, our original start time was 9pm and was pushed back to 9:30 because T.I.'s 'A Family Hustle' was a family show and coming on at 10 o'clock while most families are getting ready for bed was #NOBueno," she writes. "Then we were pushed back to 11pm (which I never understood why that happened) because 'Love & Hip Hop Atlanta' was coming back to our TV screens and they HAD to repeat that show twice along with T.I.'s show before they even aired our show."
Troi Torain, better known as radio personality Star made several appearances on the show and also addresses the cancellation in the opening of his June 28 broadcast on his Shot97Radio YouTube channel: "The official email came down last night, cancelled," he says. "It's not going to happen, season two, but thank you to everyone involved." In related news, Star has also alluded on recent broadcasts that he may be cooking up a reality show of his own called "The Hater."
While she hasn't publicly commented on the show's demise, cast member K. Foxx, who recently left her post at Hot 97's morning show, tells Ebony that she didn't care for the direction it took. The series caught some of her conflicts with the station's program director Ebro Darden.
"There are definitely some other stories that could have been told, [such as] the actual work it takes to get our jobs done," she says. "That's what I thought it was going to be, but then it ended up being gossip about all of us. It was supposed to be about us and our work lives as opposed to our personal lives. It turned into a circus."


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If you're using Ubuntu 10.04 or newer then you've probably seen the borders around your thumbnail pictures and movies.
This is how your images look by default.
You may like them with a thick white border, but if you're looking for something a little sharper then give my thumbnail frame tweak a try!
This is how they look with my tweak!
The image that you'll be downloading to use from me gives the thumbnails a drop-shadow effect and gives them a bit of a 3D stylish feel rather than a rounded clunky feel.
Open a terminal window and copy/paste the following commands to install or remove.
How to Install
- wget http://a.imageshack.us/img135/8666/thumbnailframe.png
- sudo mv thumbnailframe.png /usr/share/pixmaps/nautilus/thumbnail_frame.png
- killall nautilus
Restore to original
- wget http://a.imageshack.us/img651/5790/thumbnailframey.png
- sudo mv thumbnailframey.png /usr/share/pixmaps/nautilus/thumbnail_frame.png
- killall nautilus
Enjoy the new style thumbnails if you like them! This was brought about by a thread at UbuntuForums.org entitled "Changing the Nautilus ugly thick white border for thumbnails".


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For the past two years I've been fortunate enough to help with developing Rosetta Stone mobile products. Since TOTALe Companion for iPod touch® and iPhone® devices launched last year, we've gotten many, many requests for an Android™ version. When I travel and stop by our kiosks at airports, I've heard the requests in person: "This is great, but when will we get the Android version?!"
Well, folks, we are happy to announce that today is the day Rosetta Stone releases TOTALe Companion for Android!
As the name implies, this app is a companion to your Rosetta Stone TOTALe subscription. So when you're away from your computer, TOTALe Companion allows you to practice the same content you're already learning in Rosetta Course and using in Rosetta World games and Rosetta Studio sessions. The app is perfect for spending a short (or long!) amount of time simply practicing speaking, polishing your pronunciation, or reviewing vocabulary. Our state-of-the-art speech engine is included and gives the same speedy and accurate pronunciation feedback you're used to on your computer!
This application is initially targeted for several strategic Android devices, and we're committed to expanding the number of devices in the near future.
We've gotten great feedback and stories sent to us from people who have iPhone and iPod touch devices and use TOTALe Companion. Those of us who developed this Android app are excited to continue our pursuit of making language learning a reality anytime, anywhere.
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Visa Enlists More Banks in E-Commerce Battle
More than 50 banks and credit unions plan to make a new "digital wallet" service from Visa available to customers, giving a boost to the world's largest payments network as it fights for a bigger piece of the e-commerce business. Andrew Johnson has details on The News Hub. Photo: Reuters.
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Release date: July 31, 2006
Artistic family depicts everyday life in children's literature
PLAINVIEW – There are thousands of children's books gracing the shelves of public libraries and bookstores in America. Few families can claim creative rights to many of those books, but Donald Crews can.
Crews and his wife, Ann Jonas, and their grown daughter Nina Crews, are all children's book illustrators, and among them are many volumes of creativity and artistic talent. Work by the Crews family can be seen in the newest exhibit to the Abraham Art Gallery at Wayland Baptist University, running August 7 through Oct. 15.
An exhibit by the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature in Abilene, the collection features works from 15 different books by the artists, each one representing a unique style and approach to the activities and experiences of everyday life.
"The artworks in the exhibit range in style from traditional watercolor illustration to computer enhanced photographic collage. It is fascinating to compare the original art on the walls to the printed versions in the books," said Dr. Candace Keller, curator of the gallery and professor of art at Wayland. "Literacy is the foundation of learning and children's illustrated literature has always been the visual connection to the printed word. The exhibits from the NCCIL are great for all ages, and really allow the viewer to see the origins of the artist's vision, and how everything comes together in a finished product."
Educated at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in New York City, Donald Crews draws on boyhood summers in Florida for several of his books, including the 1979 Caldecott Honor winner Freight Train, Bigmama's and Shortcut. Raised by working parents – his mother was a seamstress and his father worked for the railroad – Crews had a typical American childhood. A high school teacher noted his skill and assured he would find later success, even helping him secure the entry exams for art school.
From that, Crews learned the great role of teachers and their ability to show confidence in children in such a way as to mold them, sometimes more powerfully than relatives can.
Crews worked as a graphic artist in New York before being drafted into the Army and drawing a stint in Germany. While looking for work before returning to the U.S., he created an alphabet book for his portfolio and was encouraged to get it published. Following the publication of We Read: A to Z in 1967, Crews began churning out his colorful creations, using a bold, bright, building-block style.
The success of Freight Train inspired a series of transportation-themed books, including 1981 Caldecott Honor winner Truck, School Bus, Flying and Sail Away. He also recorded colorful moments and events in life through Parade and Night at the Fair.
Jonas, a native of New York, enjoyed a traditional upbringing as well, marveling at a mother who painted, sewed and played piano and a father who worked as a mechanical engineer but also painted. Encouraged in the arts, Jonas recalls her that her family "attached great importance to knowing how to do as many things as possible, from skating to skiing to cabinet-making to repairing the family car….Drawing was considered an incidental skill, a tool for planning a project rather than an end in itself."
Jonas also attended Cooper Union, marrying Crews after graduating, then working for an ad agency in Germany. Back in the U.S., she worked in graphic art in a freelance design business with husband Donald. When her daughters were nearing college age, Jonas wrote and illustrated her first children's book, When You Were a Baby. More books followed, including Two Bear Cubs and Round Trip, a creative book featuring black-and-white art that creates a different scene when turned upside down.
Using a bright, colorful style with soft lines of watercolors, Jonas said picture books for children provide many possibilities.
"If I can stretch a child's imagination and deal, even if only lightly, with some of a child's deeper concerns, then I feel that I've served him or her as well as I can," she said.
Surrounded by art as a child, Nina Crews takes after both parents in terms of artistic talent and an enjoyment of picture books. But her approach varies greatly from their more traditional painted illustrations.
At Yale University, Crews studied various art forms, but began to focus on photography. After graduation, she worked in commercial animation production for the TV show Pee Wee's Playhouse, an experience which led to her illustrative style using photography collages to create stories through art.
Crews draws her inspiration from her childhood experiences in the city and the work of some of her favorite artists who also employ the collage approach she enjoys.
"Collage allows me to use photography playfully and to tell a story on many levels," Crews said. "Picture books are the combination of two forms of poetry, the written and visual, and their flow should be musical."
Among her works are I'll Catch the Moon and Snowball, both featuring young children in urban settings, as well as You Are Here and A Ghost Story. Crews' books invite young readers into the world of child's play in colorful, imaginative illustrations.
The exhibit at Wayland features several pages from 15 different books, all hung at childrens' eye level for their enjoyment. School groups are encouraged to come enjoy the exhibit. There is no charge.
The art gallery is located in the lower level of the Mabee Learning Resources Center and is open during regular library hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday 2-5 p.m. For more information, call the gallery at 291-3710.


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As colleges and universities across the country join the movement to offer healthier and more nutritious foods, foodservice directors are faced with the challenge of marketing those healthy foods to students and faculty members alike. FSD checked in with a couple of foodservice pros to see how they're getting the word out on campus, whether through better labeling, innovative student activities or good old face time.
I'll Take Fish for $100: Some of the more innovative marketing programs are happening at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Va., where the foodservice department sponsors a variety of special events to promote its healthful initiatives.
"During the Brain Food workshop, students created their own trail mix from an assortment of brain-healthy foods that help with memory and concentration, especially important during exam week," says Matthew Moss, resident district manager for Aramark at the university. Students also had the chance to play "Nutrition & Fitness Jeopardy," an interactive game modeled after the television show and geared to teach them about wellness and nutrition.
Special Dietary Chef Arnie Prieb conducts demonstrations in residential restaurants each semester to promote different menu options and recipes for those with dietary needs. The chef holds tastings featuring foods such as gluten-free penne pasta salad and quinoa mango salad. "Dine with the Director" gives students an opportunity to share a meal with dining directors, provide feedback and voice their concerns. At dietary needs forums, such as the recent Celiac Forum, students meet location directors and chefs to find out whom to contact for food and nutrition related questions.
On-going programs include "Outside the Box," which dedicates one clearly marked station of six gluten-free options offered daily, as well as vegetarian and vegan choices. Other stations similarly display food allergy warnings and a color-coded system for diners highlighting dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free and nut-contamination.
For students without specific dietary issues, general nutritional values of traditional menu items are prominent on "Nutrition Central," a large visual display inside the college's three residential restaurants.
Moss emphasizes the importance of strong communication between dining services and the students. "We are always soliciting feedback to ensure that we are aligned with the wants and needs of the campus community."
The end result is worth it. "While we cannot replace the kitchen table at home, it is important for students to feel as though we put the same care and consideration into preparing their food," Moss says.
Multi-tiered approach: To promote the dining department's "Eat Well, Live Well, Be Well" program at Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colo., Brittney Stuard, RD, nutrition and employment manager, takes a multi-tiered approach. She places healthy tips throughout the dining centers at point-of-choice locations, such as the beginning of the salad bar, making students aware of vegan, vegetarian and healthy choice options. One tip might remind students what a serving of salad dressing is, while another suggests adding nuts or seeds for additional nutrients.
Brochures describing the program are distributed to the dining centers, main office and throughout other areas on campus. Table cards on all the dining hall tables keep students informed of nutrition information, and menus feature clear symbols next to food items to indicate healthier choices.
Outside the dining halls, Stuard takes advantage of face-to-face teaching moments during nutrition presentations and classes she offers students on-campus to keep them educated. She also includes articles and reminders in the staff newsletter during the year.
Student input offered through comment cards and student representatives lets Stuard know her department's efforts are working, but she still sees room for improvement.
"Make sure you get as much feedback as possible from your audience before you put it out there," advises Stuard, who spent time researching how other schools promoted their programs. "I think we could have done more piloting and testing of the program with our audience before we rolled it out," so that the program would be better tailored to the students' needs. Stuard says they plan to re-work the program to emphasize the more successful components, such as the student presentations.
Stressing local: The setting of Appalachian State University isn't known for its local foods. Enter Local Food Day, a monthly initiative on the Boone, N.C., campus to introduce fresh, local options to the students. To get the word out, Art Kessler, director of food services, starts with website promotion and then distributes flyers at the locations where they'll serve local food, announcing the news. Because the campus is relatively small, Kessler says that his staff notes more new faces at dining locations on Local Food Day and the response from students and faculty has been positive.
A primary goal for the department is to get more connected to student customers. To that end, the website was created around two years ago. "We felt we were behind the times and needed to set up a nutritional website," says Kessler.
The department hired a foodservice "specialist," a professional to work on the website and create a presence on social media. Students with special dietary needs such as gluten and lactose free often have the most questions. They post their concerns through Facebook and Twitter and the specialist immediately directs them to Kessler for quick responses.
His department also utilized information gathered from the National Association of College and University Food Services' benchmarking survey to determine what interested faculty and students. His staff discovered that students' primary concerns focused on sustainability and nutrition. A link to MyNutrition allows students to make meal choices that are nutritionally balanced and "to screen the dining units identify foods with common allergens." The website also promotes Healthy Select, a dining unit dedicated exclusively to vegetarian and vegan meals.
The website has made all the difference, says Kessler, in the department's effort to connect with students. "We see big increases in website hits right after we post our monthly newsletter, which outlines our upcoming events and specials," he says.
There is also an uptick on Sundays, he says, when students and faculty check out the menus for the coming week.
General nutritional information is also posted in dining halls, but Kessler worries about negatively impacting the ambience of the area with too many signs. "We try and make it like a restaurant…we're here to give them an oasis on campus," he adds.


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SANFORD, Fla. - The attorney for George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watchman who shot and killed Trayvon Martin, wants a judge to bar attorneys from talking with Sanford police officers about meetings held prior to the case being forwarded to the state attorney's office.
In an emergency motion for protective order, defense attorney Mark O'Mara revealed after a Sanford police officer stated in his deposition yesterday that several officers felt there wasn't enough evidence to charge Zimmerman with manslaughter. He was eventually charged with second-degree murder after a special prosecutor was appointed by Gov. Rick Scott.
Local 6 has obtained the motion, which states that a deposition from a Sanford police officer who was surprised investigator Chris Serino sought a manslaughter charge. The deposition also states that other police officers and an assistant state attorney didn't believe that there was enough evidence to charge Zimmerman.
Also on Friday at a hearing, citing prior case law, the judge in the George Zimmerman murder case ruled that the defense was entitled to the school records of Trayvon Martin and can also subpoena his social media posts.
In a self-defense claim, the defendant is entitled to inquire about the victim's propensity for violence. As of now, the information will not be made public, Judge Debra S. Nelson said. But, if it is used in future proceedings, including any trial, it could then become public.
Zimmerman's attorney, O'Mara, said online videos exist of Martin being involved in mixed martial arts-style fights. Nelson ruled that O'Mara can subpoena Martin's Facebook and Twitter accounts.
O'Mara was also granted the ability to subpoena the social media posts of Martin's girlfriend, who was on the phone with Martin when he was shot, according to his parents' attorney. O'Mara said he believes her online postings may contradict her story.
Nelson said she would rule at a later date on O'Mara's request to obtain FBI and Florida Department of Law Enforcement reports on the investigations into Martin's death.
Nelson also said the defense team can ask witnesses their addresses during depositions. If they refuse, Nelson said she would intervene. The state argued that the addresses should not be disclosed for safety reasons.
As attorneys made opening arguments, a clean-shaven and slightly heavier Zimmerman, 29, sat emotionless at a table wearing a sports coat over a dress shirt and a striped yellow tie.
Before the hearing, the parents of Martin lashed out about the request. Attorney Ben Crump, who's representing Tracy Martin and Sybrina Fulton, said Trayvon Martin's school records "are not relevant in any way" to what happened Feb. 26, the night Martin was fatally shot in a gated Sanford community.
Because their son's records are being released, Martin's parents said Zimmerman's confidential medical records should be, too. At the hearing, O'Mara said Zimmerman was willing to share his medical records 30 days prior to and 30 days after the shooting. Nelson said she would rule later if Zimmerman's records will be released.
"I hope you all have not forgotten about my son because I have certainly not forgotten about him," Fulton said before the hearing.
"Trayvon was the victim," said Tracy Martin.
"George Zimmerman, for whatever reasons ... profiled Trayvon Martin and shot him in the heart," Crump said. "And Trayvon is not here to tell us what happened."
Crump was asked by the media what they would do if the court decides to release the records.
"We will stand by any ruling of the court," said Crump, adding that Martin's parents urge people not to take the law into their own hands.
Fulton also discussed a Change for Trayvon committee that's been formed in an effort to change Florida's "stand your ground" law. Martin's parents said they want the wording to state that someone cannot instigate a fight and then claim self-defense.
Crump added that Martin's parents are not against the Second Amendment but are in favor of "sensible" gun laws.
Zimmerman, charged with second-degree murder, has pleaded not guilty, saying he shot Martin in self-defense.
At a hearing earlier this week, Nelson declared that Zimmerman's murder trial would start on June 10.
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Then the "fun" begins. We don't travel light. If any of you have read by daughter's blog at Growing up Genealogy, you will understand that completely. We are the You Go Genealogy Girls and that means packing everything we can fit into suitcases, bags, totes and purses. On this trip of approximately nine days, I have limited myself to four pair of shoes. I am sure I'll miss all the others that have to remain in my closet at home. She is bringing a box of presents for her grandchildren. We will visit them over the weekend in Topeka, Kansas. I am sure it's a large box because she has seven grandchildren, all in one family.
The real fun happens when we arrive in Lincoln, Nebraska for the Nebraska State Genealogical Society Conference. This is an annual affair every May. Because I am vice-president of the local society, North Platte Genealogical Society, I am taking two boxes of has-been books. These will be given away or sold for next to nothing in the vending area. I may replace one of the boxes with books that I buy in the vending area.
The speaker for this year's conference is Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak. We will all leave with good information and memories. I always look forward to seeing genealogy friends I have not seen in months or maybe a year, as well as making new genealogy friends. We are a special breed ... we talk dead people, we look for dead people and we compute dead people. How much better can it get?
After the conference we are locating cemeteries between Lincoln, Nebraska and the Kansas border (and maybe a few over the border). Then on to Topeka to visit her son, wife and their seven children. For sanity and space reasons, we are checking into a hotel in Topeka! Also that's why we are bringing a box of presents for the grandchildren, ages 16 to 3, with twins for good measure.
Coming back to Nebraska, we will visit more cemeteries and relatives. I am not sure in what order that will be, but they tend to go together ... genealogists, relatives, cemeteries. We're going heavy when we leave in the morning in my little red Dodge Neon. We'll come home even heavier. Then the fun begins again as we plan another trip toward the end of May. Ah ... the joy of being a genealogist!


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How much training do I need to do?
How far do I need to be able to swim?
How many people swim in the group?
I have a friend who likes the idea of outdoor swimming but has not done much and is pretty nervous. They are worried that they might upset the group if they only want to be in for a quick dip...
Do I need to bring my ducky arm bands?
I'm not a great swimmer, I'm not sure this is for me...
Do I have to be a really fast swimmer?
Can my non-swimming companion come along?
Will I be sharing a room with people I don't know?
Will I be sharing a room with someone of the opposite sex?
I have specific dietary needs. Can you still feed me?
I'm a picky eater, will I starve?
Can I hire a wetsuit from you?
Where can I get a wetsuit from?
My wetsuit is only [insert description], will I be OK?
Do I need a wetsuit?
What do I need to bring?
General stuff
Can my kids come too?
I have limited mobility, is this a problem?
What insurance do you have?
How is my money protected?
How much training do I need to do?
If you have to train to go on holiday, then it's probably not a holiday - you are just going somewhere different to train, and that is fine. We do holidays, which can still be active and strenuous and enjoyable, or they can be lazy and relaxed, chilled out, and enjoyable.
It is a holiday, not a training camp. More than that, it is YOUR swimming holiday.
How far do I need to be able to swim?
It is a holiday, and more than that, it is YOUR swimming holiday.
You need to swim as far as you want to swim.
If you prefer to stay in standing depth water, and enjoy floating about - then that is fine with us. If you want us to help you build your water confidence to go swimming out into the deep dark waters, then all you have to do is ask.
Yes, there is a group, and inevitably there will be mixed abilities - but as long as you are enjoying yourself, who cares if the guy with gills and fins is off doing laps of Ireland. (I should say - we care obviously, as we will be making sure he is safe; just as we are making sure you are safe - but that is not your concern, you are on holiday).
How many people swim in the group?
All holidays will be run with a minimum of two qualified and experienced guides. We put an initial cap of 7 swimmers per trip. However, if there is sufficient demand, we will bring in a third guide and go up to a maximum of 14 swimmers. We take your safety seriously.
We like to keep things small, we know this dents our profits, but part of the fun and the pleasure of the holidays (for us) is getting to know YOU. We don't want to turn up with coach loads of people, and for you to be an unknown face in the crowd.
Particularly for those of you who want to improve swim technique, or build confidence in open water - small groups, means more personal attention from us. More personal attention from us, means that you improve at a faster rate. Simple as that. That is why we keep the group sizes small.
I have a friend who likes the idea of outdoor swimming but has not done much and is pretty nervous. They are worried that they might upset the group if they only want to be in for a quick dip...
We think that they should come and swim with us.
First time Dan and Gabs went swimming together she said to him "er do you mind if I swim quite close? I don't really like it when I can't see the bottom".
See, if Dan knows Gabs is a bit nervous then he can bear it in mind, but if she does not tell him then maybe she would have got all freaked out and not ever swam again.
Nearly everyone we swim with says they are "not good enough" or "not fast enough". Good enough for what? Fast enough for what?
It is your swim, you go as fast or slow as you want to!
Do I need to bring my ducky arm bands?
Most definitely.
I'm not a great swimmer, I'm not sure this is for me...
OK, but you are clearly enthusiastic and interested, otherwise you would not be reading this page!
It is your holiday, and so if you let us know what you are interested in doing - we will tailor the swims to that.
Members of the Gone Swimming team are qualified swim teachers, and lifeguard trainers - so there is a lot of experience around. If you want to receive some swim teaching or coaching during your holiday, then all you have to do is ask.
We are not out to terrify anybody, nobody has a good holiday then. Swimming should be fun, and we will do our best to develop your skills in safety, and make sure that you enjoy yourself.
Another option that a few people like to do, is to pop over on the Friday morning, and have a half-day swim coaching session with us before the holiday, just to build confidence and polish stroke technique before the rest of the group arrives.
Do I have to be a really fast swimmer?
No. Simple as that.
In our book, it's not really a holiday if you have to train for it. That would be more of an adventure or an expedition - which can still be awesome fun, trust us. However, this is about holidays, and holidays are about enjoying yourself. We don't do boot-camps (yet).
This is about enjoying swimming outdoors. Not setting a new record for a lap of Anglesey.
The swims are tailored to the groups desires, and most of our swim spots tend to have a few options for people. Longer distances along beaches or round headlands, or exploring secret caves and hidden arches, there's lots to do in North Wales - and not all of it involves swimming at top speed with your head down.
We have a flexible itinerary, and flexible transport options exactly for this reason. Those that wish to swim for a long time, can do. Those that wish to dip in and dip out, can do.
It's your trip, relax and enjoy it!
Can my non-swimming companion come along?
Yes! You guys are EXACTLY the type of people we had in mind when we created the holidays. This is what we want to do with swimming holidays - and nobody else really seems to do it.
If this is your first visit to North Wales... well you are in for a treat - if you are into the outdoors, it is great. There are so many options for outdoor activities. Lots of the swims we do involve a walk in or a walk out. If we are swimming off a beach, then there is the whole of the Wales Coastal Path to explore. If they are into biking, there are plenty of amazing road biking routes - and honestly, North Wales has got to be the best place in the UK for mountain biking! Wherever we are, we'll be able to recommend something to keep them entertained. Hopefully, we might even manage to encourage them into a little dip!
All of our locations are equally awesome - each different in their own way. We chose them for the variety that we can now offer. We honestly struggle to recommend one over the other - it depends on whether you fancy sea swims or mountain lakes, or a mix. Have a look at our facebook page photo albums to get a flavour for what is on offer - and have a browse through the intineraries (which are only samples - the details will change depending on the wishes of the group) and see what appeals.
So - as far as we are concerned, there is absolutely no problem with your friend coming along. In fact, we encourage it.
Will I be sharing a room with people I don't know?
On a Wet Weekend, we will have most likely booked a whole dorm in the hostel if not the whole hostel, so will probably be sharing with people from the Gone Swimming trip.
Whatever the situation is, you will definitely know in advance of the trip.
If you specifically want a particular room (for any reason), please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you!
On Pleasure of Adventure, no you won't, unless you specifically agree to it.
Will I be sharing a room with someone of the opposite sex?
On a Wet Weekend - possibly, we do our very best to make sure people get the rooms they want. But if this really sends you into a tail spin then let us know and we can see if we can make arrangements.
On Pleasure of Adventure - no, you'll have your own room - unless you specifically agree to share.
Food & Drink
I have specific dietary needs. Can you still feed me?
No problem.
Let us know - ideally before the holiday actually starts(!) and we will do our utmost to provide for you.
Dan has dietary needs.... he eats like a hibernating dormouse after a day of swimming. This may not seem a lot, but a doormouse doubles in bodyweight prior to hibernation. For its tiny size - that is a lot!
I'm a picky eater, will I starve?
No you won't. Don't worry about how picky you are, that's fine. Just let us know on the form that we send out to you. Please be really honest. We don't mind catering for peoples needs - otherwise we would not be running this company!
Kit & Wetsuits
Can I hire a wetsuit from you?
YES! We have a small selection of very high quality 3mm Neil Pryde short-sleeved wetsuits.
Our guests come in so many different sizes and shapes that it is not possible for us to cater to everyone. But, get in touch and we will see if we have one to fit. We do have a wide range of sizes.
The reason we have gone for short-sleeved is that it allows you to feel the water better as you swim. It also means a lot less wrestling to get in and out of the suit.
A wetsuit is such a tight fitting garment, that it is important to get one that fits you properly - even if it is only a cheap one, rather than hire suit that fits where it touches... trust me, I have experienced it.
Where can I get a wetsuit from?
We have a small selection of wetsuits that we can hire out to you.
If you are looking to buy one, ask folk you know who you swim with where they got theirs. Please try to have a swim in it before you get here.
Our biggest tip would be to try it on. Tempting as it may see, do not buy off eBay. All wetsuit manufacturers build to slightly different shapes and sizes, the only way you know which one is the best for you - is to try them on.
A very effective alternative, would be to consider a made-to-measure suit, which is not as expensive as you may think. Come and have a chat to us about what you might want, and we can sort it out for you - we sell made-to-measure Snugg wetsuits.
My wetsuit is only [insert description], will I be OK?
Only you can answer that question, as we are all different people with different levels of adaptation to cold water.
We would definitely say that the fit and design of the wetsuit has a larger influence on whether it keeps you warm than the thickness. A great 3mm suit that is close fitting and made from high quality neoprene that has been blind-stitched, taped and glued is going to be warmer than a 5mm that you borrowed from a friend who is two stone heavier than you are.
The suits that we provide are 3mm suits that have been blind-stitched, taped, and glued. They are high quality Neil Pryde suits (brand spanking new), and so it's just a question of finding the one that fits you the best!
Hoods make a difference to your sensation of cold, and so if you do tend to get chilly we would recommend investing in a neoprene skullcap or balaclava.
The simplest answer is, that we are not forcing you to swim any set distances. If you have had enough, and you do not want to swim any more, whether you are tired or cold or whatever... then that is fine. It is your holiday, and we are here to look after you.
We will get you warm and dry, and a hot drink in hand whilst you relax, take a stroll, enjoy the views, and watch the others swim.
Do I need a wetsuit?
If you want to bring one, please do so. If you prefer to swim in swimwear, that is fine by us. It is your holiday - you're free to wear what you want!
The Gone Swimming team tend to wear wetsuits when we are running one of our holidays, simply because we need to be able to ensure your safety - and that is easier to do when we are warmer and more buoyant.
However, when we are out adventuring on our own, most of the time we just strip off and get right in. Saves a lot of weight and faff of lugging a wet wetsuit back with you.
We do have a selection of wetsuits that are available to hire from us, please contact us before your holiday to check on sizes.
What do I need to bring?
Great!!, so you are clearly thinking about coming on one of our trips! Go on, bite the bullet, get in touch - book a place! You won't regret it, we promise.
OK, so things you will need....
We don't have a preferred provider, and we are not getting kick backs from anybody or commissions. We recommend that you have comprehensive travel insurance, and it would make sense that it covers open water swimming. Of course, as a company we have all of the insurance policies in place that we need - but we suggest that you need your own too.
General stuff
We would suggest that you bring the following, to make your life that bit more comfortable - it is not the end of the world if you don't have everything, we can usually sort stuff out.
• Warm hat
• Warm tops (no zips or buttons) to put on after swims that you don't mind them possibly getting a bit grubby.
• Warm trousers (no zips or buttons or belts) also to put on after swims
• A couple of towels
• Two swimsuits
• Goggles or mask
• Ear plugs - both for in the water, and during the night!
• Water bottle (for cold drinks - we provide you with flasks for hot drinks
• Bag for all your post-swim stuff to go into, we can provide a roll-top drybag rucksack.
Don't worry too much about memorising this list, once you have booked onto a trip, we will send you all the details that you could possibly want.
Children & Families
Can my kids come too?
YEP! We are keen to get people swimming outdoors, whatever their age. So if they are keen, who are we to say no?
If you are interested in this option, we would require that a parent or legal guardian is always with the child(ren), and that the responsibility for the child(ren) remains with the parent or legal guardian.
Swims would generally be shorter, with less "journey" swims, just because of the fact that children get cold faster than adults - their surface area to mass ratio is greater, and so they cool faster. Often child westsuits are not very well fitting either.
Check out our Wild Families Holidays for further details on family friendly trips!
Medical Conditions / Disabilities
I have limited mobility, is this a problem?
No problem at all. As we've said elsewhere, the great thing about the Gone Swimming team is that we are local guides, with local knowledge.
Whether you have a dodgy ankle, use a wheelchair, have prosthetic limbs, or just need to take it slow sometimes - there is absolutely no reason not to swim outdoors.
If we know in advance, we can ensure that our swims are accessible to you - because we know the area so well, we know where there are steps, where there are ramps, where it is muddy, and where it is gravelly.
We deeply believe that swimming is a great leveller and an activity that is accessible to all. Water supports the body weight, and regardless of your level of mobility - the pleasure of floating around and taking in the environment is immense.
Financial Protection
What insurance do you have?
Gone Swimming is a small company, and we do not pretend to be anything else. We strongly believe the personal touch, and individual attention that we offer is what sets our holidays apart from the rest. The advantage of local guides who know the area well cannot be understated. Whatever the weather, we can almost always find somewhere nice to swim.
That said, even as a small company there are no excuses for cutting corners.
Everything we do is completely in accordance with the law. We are a limited company (Company Registration number 7933262). Our package holidays are protected through our partners Protected Travel Services.
We are fully insured for Public Liability, Employer's Liability and Professional Indemnity.
You can be sure that our backing, and the financial protection that we provide to you is just like our service - second to none.
How is my money protected?
In order to comply with the Package Travel, Package Tours and Package Holidays Regulations 1992 (click here for the full legislation and have a look here for the DirectGov summary), all client money is independently held in trust by Protected Travel Services Ltd until your holiday has been completed.
This protects all payments we receive from you against the unlikely event of our financial failure meaning that should such an event occur you will be able to have a full refund or continue your trip as normal.
No money is paid to us until all the suppliers for your trip have been paid and you have completed your trip.
Please see http://www.protectedtravelservices.com/company/consumer-protection for more information.
If you are weighing up the options, make sure that your holiday company offers you the same level of protection, it is required by law.


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The name behind our bakery reflects the spirit and passion we have for baking. We pride ourselves in our fresh breads, pastries, and pizza doughs which we make with local ingredients.
Zest Bakery plans to utilize the Bay Area farmers markets as the initial venue to sell our products. With small markets open on the weekdays and larger markets on the weekends, we feel these venues will provide us with the best introduction of Zest Bakery to our customers.
Zest Bakery plans to begin selling at the markets in the spring of 2010
Celiac disease affects 1 out of 133 people; these people are unable to ingest the protein gluten, which is found in many ingredients that people eat everyday such as wheat/wheat flour which is found in most breads.
Zest Bakery's target customers have Celiac's disease or have an intolerance to gluten. We aim to provide these customers with wholesome and affordable alternatives to the breads and desserts many people have to live without due to allergies. In the future, Zest Bakery plans to provide products for customers who have nut and soy allergies and those following a vegan diet.
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It would be helpful to see how your logo design translates into labels, business cards, stationary etc.
We want a bright color palette in yellows and oranges as in this example:
Since we provide a variety of baked goods, we'd prefer not to specify any one particular item in the logo, so feel free to interpret the bakery idea loosely in the logo.
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Gamescom is right around the corner, and Sledgehammer Games plans on unveiling Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare's anticipated multiplayer gameplay at the event.
Microsoft's Larry 'Major Nelson' Hryb has announced that Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare's multiplayer gameplay will be officially unveiled at Gamescom. Gamescom takes place in Cologne, Germany, and Xbox Live will be streaming the event for its subscribers to watch online. We will finally get an explanation as to how Advanced Warfare's online aspects will play, along with exclusive interviews with Sledgehammer Games and a new multiplayer trailer.
The event will stream on August 11 at 1PM EDT for Xbox Live subscribers. Of course, the Gamescom footage will likely appear on YouTube a short while after.
It might be set in the future, but Advanced Warfare better get its Call of Duty gun sound effects correct.


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Apprenticeships are real jobs. And employers respect them. In fact, they think that apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. You'll be working alongside experienced people, supporting them and learning from them as you go. Working at least 30 hours a week, you'll gain most of the training you need in the workplace. But you may also go to a college, training provider, training centre or learn online to gain vital skills and qualifications. All of which are available in Somerset
Apprenticeships are now available in more than 170 industries with many in Somerset. Respected by employers across the world, apprenticeships lead to a national qualification, with a network of support available to give you all the help you need to do well. It's also in your employers' interest to help you succeed. And all your training will be designed with your employer. So you can relax in the knowledge that you're learning the right stuff to get you ahead.
Apprenticeships in Somerset are a great way to enjoy a successful start in work, and life. As well as learning the skills and gaining the qualifications you want, you'll also gain confidence and the chance to learn while earning. All apprenticeships are different, but each one is varied, stimulating and challenging.
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Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Getting more juice from your lemon
Put your lemon in the microwave. Just 30 seconds on 'high' will soften the fruit's internal membranes, releasing more juice as it's easier to squeeze.
If you don't have a microwave, five minutes in a warm oven works just as well.
Give your lemon a massage. Roll it backwards and forwards on the work surface applying a little pressure.
Selecting the best lemon. Don't judge them by their looks but their weight. For their size, they should feel heavy in in the hand.
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Labels: Fruit, Getting more juice from your lemon, Kitchen Tips, lemon
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cwelch11 needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 120 designs submitted by 39 freelance designers.
Ampelos is the name of our Christian church youth group. It's Greek for "The Vine". We want something that's clever, catchy, but simple enough to be used in many applications. (website banner, t-shirt logo, email graphic, even wall art in youth room)
We want a logo that we can use anywhere and it be recognized at a glance as being something distinctly us. I'm open to other ideas, but predominately we want a logo that is just the name cleverly presented. Not just a neat font, I can do that, but a clever way of illustrating what "The Vine" is. For Biblical clarification on this see John 15:1-17. We strive to be a group that is connected to "The Vine" (Jesus). Biblically we (Christians) are the branches being fed and nourished by the vine.
If you are curious about pronunciation: ampuhloss.
Remember, this is a YOUTH group. Ages 11-18
It has to be something they would like/be proud of.
The name of the group illustrated in a clever way that communicates who we are, rustic but modern, something that resembles a rugged vine
grapes, cliche Christian phrases or symbols, too many colors, a flowery vine look
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This Ursaring is a Normal-type Pokémon that Paul caught in Sinnoh.
When the Ursaring was chasing out Ash and his friends out of a forest, Paul used his Chimchar to defeat and capture it. Pleased with Ursaring's strength, he decided to keep it and later used Ursaring to rescue Chimchar from Team Rocket. Ursaring was also used to attack Chimchar in the hopes of forcing it to unleash its full power.
In Chim - Charred!, Ursaring battles Chimchar and deflects Flamethrower, Flame Wheel, and Stratch. When Ursaring used Hammer Arm on Chimchar, Chimchar activated Blaze. When Ursaring used Focus Blast, Ash's Chimchar wins over Focus Blast with Flame Wheel and finishes Ursaring with a single hit.
Ursaring was used to battle Pyramid King Brandon, where it battled his Regice and was defeated by Regirock. During Ash and Paul's first six on six battle, Ursaring defeated Staraptor, Buizel and Pikachu before finally being defeated by Chimchar without doing one bit of damage on Chimchar.
Ursaring was also used during Paul's battle against Barry, where it defeated his Hitmonlee despite type disadvantage. Ursaring was reseen at the end of Ash and Paul's battle with Torterra, Weavile, Honchkrow, Reggie's Staraptor, and Reggie's Swalot.
Known moves
|Hyper Beam
|Different Strokes for Different Blokes!
|Focus Blast +
|Glory Blaze!
|Hammer Arm +
|Glory Blaze!
|Secret Power
|Chim - Charred!
|Bulk Up +
|Evolving Strategies!
|Slash +
|Evolving Strategies!
|+ indicates this Pokémon used this move recently.*
- indicates this Pokémon normally can't use this move.
Voice actor
- Unshō Ishizuka (Japanese and English)
|Paul's Pokémon


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It ain't about liking it-It's about DiSCIPLINE!
Years ago I was training with some 'good ole boys' in a rough part of town. We were finishing up our workout with some ab and neck work, which was normal for our kickboxing training of that time. We knew if we had strong necks and abs we wouldn't hurt as bad when that body shot slipped through.
As we finished up our neck training, it was hurting pretty bad. One of the guys spoke up and said, "I hate doing these exercises!"
Now I was very fortunate to train with the caliber of people I've trained with. I've gotten to spar with at least a dozen world champion fighters. One of these top level athletes looked over at the group, spoke up and said, "It ain't about liking it-It's about Discipline!"
You know that statement pretty much sums it up for all of us. We don't always like what's going on at the time or the situation we are in, but we still have to forge ahead. I know my kids sometimes balk when I make a request that at the time may seem unusual to them. They whine or argue about things that matter, but may not be the most pleasant thing in the world for them.
I think about my buddy in that stinky gym in Greenville, NC, and tell my kids. There are things in life that are not FUN! There are things in life that you don't want to do. It doesn't matter whether you like it or not, sometimes it has to be done.
The next time you are sitting on the couch and know you should get to 9round after that long day at work. You know how much better you'll feel once those 9 intense rounds are done. It's not about liking getting off the couch or putting that ½ gallon of ice cream back in the fridge.
Am I telling on myself?
So next time you are in the gym. The trainer screams those pleasant words you love to hear, "thirty seconds!" You know the end is in sight so you push that extra little bit, even though you really don't want to. Remember, those people who can suck it up and endure the tough self-love of self-discipline, will excel!


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In a hot sunny day, I enjoyed my simple lunch in my favorite spot of my house i.e the patio area. I just fried a simple noodle dish, Hokkian style of "Loh Si Fun".
Recipe: Vegetarian Shanghai Noodles
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i like "Loh Si Fun" as well...
normally i go restaurant to eat "claypot Loh si Fun"
Nancy, husband and I like to enjoy meals at the patio area of my house, very relax and fresh air.
One of my favorite dish! You're making me drool with this picture! Meals on the patio is a great way to enjoy life, good for you!