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Introducing Vision Spark
Vision Spark®
- Delicious Functional Gel
•No Added Sugar
•No Artificial Colors
•No Artificial Flavor
•No Preservatives
•100% Gluten Free
Vision Spark is a first of its kind functional gel designed to support vision, mental sharpness and cardiovascular health plus physical energy!
New Zealand Blackcurrants - The Most Nutritious and Delicious in the World!Vision Spark is made with nutritious blackcurrant juice and extracted anthocyanin powder, which are produced from premium New Zealand Blackcurrants. These incredible fruit contain several times the concentration of Minerals, Vitamins, Anti-oxidants and health promoting phytochemicals as other fruit. Earning them the title KING OF BERRIES!
Dark Purple: Natures most powerful color of healthThe deep black color of New Zealand Blackcurrants comes from their unique anthocyanins! These active compounds of polyphenols are actually purple in color but appear black because they are so concentrated and those essences contained in Vision Spark! These blackcurrant anthocyanins have amazed researchers through many clinical and pre-clinical studies. Collectively demonstrating support for vision, brain, heart and skin health and more!!!
The Delicious Flavor of thousands of phytonutrient volatiles!Naturally produced blackcurrant juice used in Vision Spark (obtained from Just the Berries PD corp.) is also rich in delicious volatile phyto-chemicals! It no wonder blackcurrants have been a European favorite for hundreds of years!! Modern clinical studies arealso revealing these phytonutrients (anthocyanins and polyphenols) have incredible health benefits. They are shown to help support Vision, Brain and Heart health plus, help to boost natural energy!
Ubiquinol The Most Active Form of Co-Enzyme Q10: Easily absorbed even as the body gets older!Co-Q10 is a critical enzyme linked with generating cellular energy! Many health professionals and medical doctors therefore recommend CoQ10 to support heart health and energy support. However, with age our body makes less Co-Q10 and has trouble changing the regular Co-Q10 form (Ubiquinone) into the active and absorbable form (Ubiquinol). Vision Spark contains the highly bio-active form of Co-Q10 (pharmaceutical grade ubiquinol) to promote CoQ10 replenishment in your body! This makes it perfect for adults over 40 who are no longer efficiently producing their own Co-Q10 or, who cannot easily absorb Co-Q10 in its regular form (ubiquinone)!
Vision Spark is Designed to Support:
Potential side effects of the Co-Enzyme Q10 and Blackcurrant Anthocyanins in Vision Spark:During Pregnancy and Breast-feeding: A recommended dose of one Vision Spark sachet per day is safe during pregnancy. Taking Vision Spark while breastfeeding however is not recommended as little is known about the potential effects.
Before Surgery: The circulatory benefits of Vision Spark may interfere with blood pressure control during and after surgery. It is recommended you stop using Vision Spark for at least two weeks before and following a scheduled surgery.
With Blood Pressure Medication: Because Vision Spark may improve your blood circulation, if you currently take medication to reduce your blood pressure, Vision Spark may cause your blood pressure to drop too low.
Please discuss the use of Vision Spark with your healthcare provider if you are on medication.


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Pascale Mosselmans, France, is one of the rehearsal directors of GöteborgsOperans Danskompani, starting July 2013. She has danced with Ballet Theatre Franҫais de Nancy, Nederlands Dans Theater I and Ballet Gulbenkian. As rehearsal director, she has previously worked with Ballet Gulbenkian and Europa Danse. She has also worked as ballet teacher at Escola Superior de Danҫa and Nacional Conservatory in Lisbon.

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text: Hildegard has a reputation as a composer and a visionary, but in truth, she was way more than that. Yes, shes the first named composer in western music, and yes, she had visions, but she was also an herbal healer, a preacher, a moralist, a frequent correspondent with kings and popes, and a societal reformer. Its no wonder that feminists have taken her as an icon, although she would have been more than a little horrified by that. She firmly believed that women had their place in the church and society, and that it was not as leaders. But times were changing in the 12th century and Hildegard was part of it all.


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Rich tomato soup with pesto
When you've got rich tinned tomatoes and intense, fruity SunBlush tomatoes, there's no reason not to enjoy homemade tomato soup in the depths of winter.
Nutrition and extra info
- Freezable
- Vegetarian
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal213
- fat14g
- saturates7g
- carbs14g
- sugars13g
- fibre4g
- protein8g
- salt1.15g
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
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- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 5 soft sun-dried or SunBlush tomatoes in oil, roughly chopped
- 3 x 400g cans plum tomatoes
- 500ml turkey or vegetable stock
- 1 tsp sugar, any type, or more to taste
Honey and syrups made from concentrated fruit juice were the earliest known sweeteners. Today,…
- 142ml pot soured cream
- 125g pot fresh basil pesto
Pesto is a generic Italian name for any sauce made by pounding ingredients together.
- basil leaves, to serve
Heat the butter or oil in a large pan, then add the garlic and soften for a few mins over a low heat. Add the sun-dried or SunBlush tomatoes, canned tomatoes, stock, sugar and seasoning, then bring to a simmer. Let the soup bubble for 10 mins until the tomatoes have broken down a little.
Whizz with a stick blender, adding half the pot of soured cream as you go. Taste and adjust the seasoning – add more sugar if you need to. Serve in bowls with 1 tbsp or so of the pesto swirled on top, a little more soured cream and scatter with basil leaves.
Recipe Tip
Give it a twistHEARTY RICE & SEAFOOD SOUP Heat 2tbsp oil from the sun-dried/SunBlush tomatoes in a large saucepan. Add 185g sliced chorizo and 1 sliced onion and fry until golden. Follow the recipe above, leaving out the soured cream and pesto, then add the chorizo and onion, along with 85g paella rice. Simmer for 20mins until the rice is tender (add a little water if it gets too thick), tip in a defrosted 400g bag mixed seafood. Once hot, serve in bowls scattered with chopped parsley.


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EMS Annual Spring Fling Features State Emergency Medical ExpertsWednesday, March 24th, 2010
New York State Emergency Medical Services Council Chair Robert Delagi is the keynote speaker at the SUNY Canton North Country EMS Program Agency's 11th Annual Spring Fling conference.
Spring Fling begins with a pre conference seminar on recruiting and retaining quality volunteers in the emergency services field at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, April 22, at the Bonnie Castle Resort in Alexandria Bay.
Delagi will be hosting a training session highlighting the latest advancements in emergency medical quality improvement policies and procedures, according to Ann Smith, Director of the EMS Program Agency.
"This year's program includes a variety of topics presented by local and state experts," Smith said. "We invite all area First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians, Emergency Nurses, and Physicians to join us for a fantastic weekend filled with valuable medical information."
The three-day event provides required continuing medical education and offers plenty of networking and social opportunities, according to Smith, who also serves as the event's master of ceremonies.
Featured presentations include a Leadership seminar and Basic EMS Education core content materials needed to fulfill New York State requirements for certification. Vendors will be exhibiting the new technology and advanced products developed to enhance patient care.
The Conference is sponsored by the North Country Regional Emergency Medical Services Council and Advisory Committee, in conjunction with North Country EMS Program Agency at SUNY Canton. The North Country EMS Region includes Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties.


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Becoming one of the most popular parties in Springfield, the Fat Ass 5K and Street Party fills downtown May 11-12. This is a race where winning is good, but enjoying yourself is even better. Stations are set up along the race route where participants can indulge in goodies such as donuts, ice cream and beer. And it ends with a huge hog roast and party. And the money raised goes to organizations such as the National Multiple Sclerosis Association, Mini O'Beirne Crisis Nursery and Southwind Park. Friday is the preview party and packet pickup at the Hilton for those registered. Saturday packet pick up is 7:30 to 9 a.m. The race starts at 10 a.m. The party is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with Captain Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters as the featured music.
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Hi friends,
This is my debut tag post. As you are aware, I don't have my own blog but write for some wonderful people in the blogging world. My friend Vipra tagged me to do this post and I am sending it to Radha. Thank you dear and a big hug to you <3
We all have our favourite lippies, so it took me a few minutes to shortlist my favourites which are:
|Best lipsticks for Indian Skin Tone
2. Rimmel Apocalips in Apocaliptic
3. Colorbar Peach Crush
4. Mac Russian Red
5. Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids Lipstick—Hot Plum 906
Description of Shades:
1. Maybelline Super Stay 14 hr Persistently Pink:
It is pretty fuchsia colour which is quite rich, bold and beautiful shade and would suit medium to fair skin tones. It is quite comfortable and lightweight. Staying Power is superb and a big plus point is that it doesn't dry your lips. But still recommend applying balm underneath. It gives sheen to your lips which makes them attractive and brightens up the face.
2. Rimmel Apocalips in Apocalptic:
Apocalptic: It is a bold & beautiful fuchsia pink colour, which would suit medium to fair skin beauties. Very pigmented which is an added bonus. The colour is bright, so perfect for summers and better to wear in the evening parties because of bold shade. Makes your lips look fuller and hot.
3. Colorbar Peach Crush:
It is one of the famous and my favourite colour, which would suit medium to fair skin beauties. Very pigmented which is an added bonus. The colour is bright, so perfect for summers and better to wear in the evening parties because of bold shade. Makes your lips look fuller and hot shade from this range and one of the pretty coral-ish peachy colour with a matte finish which stays longer. It can brighten everyone's looks n face. Pigmentation is very intense; a single swipe will give full coverage. I just love it to the core.
4. Mac Russian Red:
It is gorgeous and eye catching blue toned red. It is one of the flattering, glam red which would suit all beauties and can be worn with both western and Indian attire. It has a matte finish; not completely matte but has creamy sheen which makes it very wearable and I am sure would look great on everyone. It makes you look sexy and hot. In my opinion, every girl deserves a red lipstick of her choice in her makeup collection; this will be a serious contender! It stays longer and offers great pigmentation.
5. Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids Lipstick - Hot Plum:
It is an amazing bright pink based purple colour which would look good on fair to medium skin tones, particularly on evening and night parties. It is creamy in texture and didn't dry out my lips. I found this colour very fun filled as brings out a big smile on my face. Fragrance is pleasant. Very intense as cover my lips with one single stroke and stays longer for 5-6 hours, leaves a stain when it lets go.
Hope you like my favourite 5 lip products.
Share your thoughts and stay Happy
With Love Teji


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Asianata 1.2.2 download pageShareware, listed under Games & Entertainment category, Puzzle & Word Games
Make ball combos in a lively environment with an oriental twist.
You can download Asianata from publisher's website: Free download (7.93 MB)
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Times have changed and property management has been deregulated (anyone can be a property manager!), but both Glenn and Helen are licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 (REAA) and are Accredited Property Managers. Glenn is also an Associate – AREINZ. Every year, to keep their licenses, they are expected to attend 10 hours of "Verifiable Training" plus 10 …Read More
Case Study: Right Property, Wrong Tenant
The setting: a clean and tidy three bedroom property in reasonable area with a large double garage. The owner had used a casual letting agency to secure a tenant, but then chose to self-manage the property, renting the property above the market. Soon after, the tenant missed rent as well as not paying the water rates and our owner was …Read More
If your new to the market or an existing property owner looking for someone to take care of your investment – choose Saverys MREINZ – now West Auckland Property Management. We did, and have had a strong, trusting and reliable relationship with Glenn & Helen for over 16 years – longer than some marriages! Like any marriage it requires open and honest communication. This is your investment and you want the best to take care of them as if it were their own. No divorce on the horizon
I have been fortunate to have had Saverys (now West Auckland Property Management) as my Property Management company when I decided to move away from Auckland. I have nothing but praise for the service and attention given by Glenn and Helen. I am happy to recommend them as they have taken away all pressures or worries that can be associated with being a landlord. It has been totally stress free.
I have used the services of Saverys MREINZ to manage my Auckland property for eight years during which time I have frequently been overseas for extended periods. Glenn and Helen have always provided excellent service managing and maintaining my property, and most importantly, have ensured the selection and retention of good tenants for extended periods.
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The Housing Market: Up in the Air?
This truly is a really strange market… After an exuberantly irrational August and September, we are currently experiencing a lull. The change in the LVR rules from 1 October now means a 30% deposit is required and perhaps this new rule is intimidating people… We are now noticing a lot of buyers looking but not buying as well as a …Read More
What's wrong with managing your own rental?
Sometimes new investors make the decision to manage their own rental property. After all, its seems obvious – why pay an agent to do something so simple as finding a renter and fixing the odd repair? Once they start doing it on a day-to-day basis, however, most investors realise they don't have level of expertise required to maximise income and …Read More
Spring buyers keen but not much supply
The latest QV monthly property value index shows that nationwide residential values continued to increase in through out the year. Values are up 1.9% over the past three months and 5.7% over the past year. As a result, values are now 1.1% above the previous market peak of late 2007, which is a relief for many property owners. Values in …Read More
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Ensuring that you have the best tenants for your rental property (and for the best possible price) is what WAPM does. We perform an extensive tenant vetting process as we thoroughly check references – including previous landlords and employers – and inspect creditworthiness.
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To protect your property, we attend to any health and safety issues immediately. Ongoing maintenance is advised to you and quotes are obtained where requested. This is all completed to suit your budget.
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Fees are tiered, giving you options based on your preference. Packages can include Specialised Landlord Insurance to cover malicious damage (e.g.'Meth contamination') and loss of rent; annual gutter cleans; regular lawn mowing; and change of locks between tenancies.
Opportunity, like the perfect tenant, knocks
We understand minimising vacancy maximises the return on your investment. Our goal is to match your rental property to the best possible tenant – a tenant who will treat your property like you would. With respect and care.
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Read on to learn how the West Auckland Property Management team effectively reduces potential tenancy problems from ever occurring. We have a strict processes in place to govern our tenant selection process. This is an important part of risk reduction for us as a trusted property management company. A good tenancy relies on this process being given the focus it deserves. Matching the right tenant to your property is vital for looking after your property. We have a selection process which ensures you get the best possible tenants possible. We have all heard of the horror stories of tenants gone wrong, and we ensure that you have a long lasting relationship with all your tenants When we present owners with applications to rent their properties it is standard for us to carry out the following checks to ensure that the most suitable tenant is chosen.
- Landlord References: We talk to the last several landlords to ensure that the tenant the tenant is suitable.
- Employment References: We talk to the potential tenants employers for references.
- Credit Checks: We complete credit checks on ALL tenants as part of our selection process.
- Tenancy Tribunal Database Checks: We search the Tribunal databases to see if tenants have ever been to the Tenancy Tribunal and had orders sealed against their names from previous landlords.
- Instinct and Experience: We have been in the property management business for over 14 years and we make sure we meet with the potential tenant and we are good judges of character.
At West Auckland Property Management, we ensure you get the best tenants possible for your property.
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Meth testing: a rental management nightmareBy Leah Royden
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Landlord responsibilities under the new health and safety lawsBy Helen Warriner
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Pest control – how to avoid getting stung!By Helen Warriner
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Taking to the road in style: WAPM's new cars!By Helen Warriner
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Winter around the cornerBy Helen Warriner
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Damn damn damn – maybe the funkiest album ever from Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings! The group have always been great, but there's something here that goes even farther than usual – an especially funky snap on the drums at the bottom, even on more laidback tunes – and a stone classic approach to funky soul, one that's definitely been honed to a "T" through their important work on the road during the previous few years! And Sharon Jones is great – with vocals that are way deeper and much longer-lasting than any rehab outpatient wannabe – sending home these tunes with a quality that may well pass most of her classic female soul inspirations from back in the day. And even though the set brings together some older singles and other odd bits, it's got a rock-solid punch that makes it a very unified album throughout! Titles include "Settling In", "I'm Not Gonna Cry", "When I Come Home", "Ain't No Chimneys In The Projects", "New Shoes", "Without A Trace", and "Inspiration Information". © 1996-2020, Dusty Groove, Inc.
(Indie exclusive physical version.)
We realize that there are many different interpretations of the standard grades used for pre-owned vinyl record albums & CD, so we thought we'd offer you the ones that we are working with, so you have an idea what we mean when we give the grade for a non-new item on our pages.
Below are stated conditions for a used vinyl records at Dusty Groove. Grading for the cover should be assumed to be near (within a "+" or "-") the grading for the vinyl. If there is significant divergence from the condition of the vinyl, or specific flaws, these will be noted in the comments section of the item. However, please be aware that since the emphasis of this site is towards the music listener, our main concern is with the vinyl of any used item we sell. Additionally, all of our records are graded visually; considering the volume of used vinyl we handle, it is impossible for us to listen to each record. If we spot any significant flaws, we make every attempt to listen through them and note how they play.
The following grading conditions apply to the vinyl component of an album or single:
This is what it says, that the record is still held fast in shrink-wrap. We tend to be pretty suspicious about these things, so if the shrink-wrap doesn't look original, or if the record seems to have undergone some damage over time, we'll probably take it out of the wrapper to ensure that it's in good shape — which is why we don't have more of these. In some cases the shrink-wrap may be torn in spots, but if it's not possible the record has been taken out and played, the record will still qualify as "Sealed".
Dusty Groove does not use the grades of Near Mint (or Mint, for that matter) because in our experience, we find that no records ever qualify for such a high grade. Even sealed records tend to have one or two slight faults, enough to usually qualify them for a grade of NM- or lower. We've often found that records which are clearly unplayed will have a slight amount of surface noise, especially in quieter recordings.
This is a grade we rarely use, as we try not to sell records in very bad condition, though in some rare cases we will list a record in such bad shape that it does not conform to the standards above. A "Fair" record will have enough marks or significant flaws that it does not even qualify as "Good", but is a copy you might consider for playing, if you're willing to put up with noise and/or flaws. An example might be a recording with surface noise so heavy that it is equal to the volume of the music. For records listed as "Fair", we will describe the extent of the condition in the comments.
Like "Fair", we rarely list records in this condition, as they represent the extreme low end of spectrum. These records typically have multiple serious problems, and we offer them as "relics" or "objects" only — for those who want to at least have a copy of a record, even if it is not really worthy of play, perhaps for the cover alone. For these records, we will describe the extent of the condition in the comments.
If something is noteworthy, we try to note it in the comments — especially if it is an oddity that is the only wrong thing about the record. This might include, but isn't limited to, warped records, tracks that skip, cover damage or wear as noted above, or strictly cosmetic flaws.
We have only one grade for non-new CDs at Dusty Groove — "Used CD". This grade is somewhat all-encompassing, but we choose it because we try to offer Used CDs in the best shape possible.
When you purchase a Used CD you can expect the disc to be free of all but the lightest of surface marks, the case to be clean (we often change the cases ourselves), and the booklet to be in good shape. Used CDs may show some signs of use but if there are significant details or defects we will list them underneath the item — just like we do with LPs — so look there for notes on cutout marks, stickers, promo stamps or other details.
All of our Used CDs are guaranteed to play without skipping or flaws. If you purchase a Used CD from Dusty Groove, you have 1 week to play it to determine that it plays correctly — and if it does not, then you may return it for a full refund.


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From Chuck Todd, Mark Murray, Domenico Montanaro, and Carrie Dann
*** Tamping down the speculation -- or not? HillaryLand seems to be making a concerted effort to start tamping down speculation about the secretary of state job. Reports from the New York Times and Politico are sparking the debate about whether she's 100% ready to make the leap from the Senate and 100% ready to give up politics for a while (at least while at State). As the New York Observer notes, the secretary of state job hasn't been the presidential stepping-stone it was when the country was founded. In fact, the last former secretary of state to even RUN for president was Al Haig in '88, and there's been just one in the last 180 years to go from that position to the presidency: Buchanan. (Then again, the Senate hasn't been a great stepping-stone either, right?) The New York Times' Tom Friedman also makes a great point about Clinton at State: If she's going to get the job, there has to be absolute trust between Obama and Clinton -- which is something we're still not too sure exists. "When it comes to appointing a secretary of state, you do not want a team of rivals," Friedman writes. That said, today's Wall Street Journal and the AP confirm that the Obama folks are letting it be known that Bill Clinton is fully cooperating with the vet. So while the Hillary folks use the Times/Politico to signal reluctance, others are using the WSJ/AP to suggest that the momentum is still building for the Clinton appointment to happen.
VIDEO: NBC's Chuck Todd gives his first read on Bill Clinton's willingness to disclose past donors in order for the Obama team to go forward in vetting his wife for a cabinet position.
*** The old bulls are gone: With Ted Stevens' defeat now official, it's worth repeating this point we made a few weeks ago: The old bulls of the Republican Senate caucus are mostly gone. With Stevens' loss -- combined with the retirements of Pete Domenici, Trent Lott, Larry Craig, and John Warner -- the Republican Party lost quite a bit of seniority in 2008 (and this doesn't count the reflected seniority Elizabeth Dole had in the Senate, thanks to her husband). In fact, just nine of the GOP's 42 senators (or 41 or 40 depending on what happens in Georgia and Minnesota), were elected before 1990. Dick Lugar and Orrin Hatch were elected in '76 and now share the distinction of being the GOP's senior-most senators now. Thad Cochran (elected in '78) is next in line, followed by Chuck Grassley ('80) and Arlen Specter ('80), then Mitch McConnell ('84), Kit Bond ('86), Richard Shelby ('86 -- elected then as a Dem) and John McCain ('86). One other point about the result from Alaska: Democrats have now netted at least 13 Senate seats in the past two cycles. Those are a lot of skins on the wall for Chuck Schumer. To regain control of the Senate, Republicans are going to have to pick up nine Senate seats in 2010 (a cycle that once again has Republicans defending more seats than the Democrats). And that's not considering potential losses in Georgia and Minnesota.
*** Don't (re)-count your chickens before they hatch: That, of course, brings us to Minnesota, where the recount in the Coleman-Franken race begins today. Coleman declared victory Tuesday with the certification of the initial results. But law mandates a recount, so nothing is in stone. The reason why Coleman is trying to look the part of the winner is to call into question any lead taken by Franken in the recount. Of course, that PR strategy didn't work for Dino Rossi during the controversial recount in Washington State in 2004. Also consider this: We're going to know the outcome in Georgia (December 2) before the one in Minnesota (mid-December). Go figure. By the way, Bill Clinton stumps in Georgia today for Jim Martin.
Video: President-elect Barack Obama reportedly has chosen veteran Washington lawyer Eric Holder as his attorney general. If confirmed, Holder would be the first African-American to head the Justice Department.
*** Hold(er) on loosely: The Eric-Holder-for-AG chatter hit a fever pitch last night and this morning. Of course, the big question is: How messy will his confirmation be given the Marc Rich pardon? The good news for Holder, House Republican Dan Burton, who became the chief GOP critic of the Rich pardon back in 2001, is not in the Senate. It's hard to imagine folks like Orrin Hatch, Jon Kyl, Lindsey Graham, and Arlen Specter (all GOPers on the Judiciary committee) getting so partisan on this one, especially if Hillary Clinton is also up for a confirmation battle. Could the Senate GOP really bloody up Holder over a Clinton-era issue and not someone with the last name of Clinton? If Rich isn't an issue for Clinton, it probably won't be for Holder. Many Holder defenders believe he was a fall guy on the Marc Rich issue when the ultimate responsibility belonged to Bill Clinton and the White House's relationship with Jack Quinn. It's also worth pointing out that if the GOP had a problem with Holder during the VP selection process -- when Holder headed that up for Obama -- it didn't really show it (Republicans instead directed their fire at Jim Johnson, who stepped down as a VP vetter). The thing that's not being talked about as much regarding Holder is that it would bring a career Justice guy with experience as a US attorney into the top job. Given all the issues Justice has had with its relationship to the US attorneys, Holder may be a welcome nomination by some Justice careerists. By the way, in other transition news, don't get too worked up over the reports about Bob Gates staying on as Defense secretary. First, this has been in the works for some time (as NBC's Jim Miklaszewski reported last week). But more importantly, if you don't see reporting on the idea of there being some end date for Gates' transition, assume something's missing.
*** Obama's chit and The Left's displeasure: Obama has collected a Lieberman chit, but the left is not happy. Here's Kos: "In the spirit of post-partisanship, and in spite of the American people's overwhelming votes for change in 2006 and 2008, let's appoint fierce global warming critic James Inhoffe to the Environment and Public Works committee." And Jane Hamsher, citing a Senate Democratic aide criticizing the left, wrote: "No matter what Joe Lieberman does, the people who are protecting him hate you much more than they hate him." The liberal blogosphere is not happy with this decision, and they believe Dems will pay for this at some point. But it does appear the blogosphere is simply sitting back for the "told you so" moment rather than getting too worked up now.
*** The two Mitt Romneys: Romney today has a provocative New York Times op-ed in which he argues against a bailout for the auto industry. "Without that bailout, Detroit will need to drastically restructure itself. With it, the automakers will stay the course -- the suicidal course of declining market shares, insurmountable labor and retiree burdens, technology atrophy, product inferiority and never-ending job losses. Detroit needs a turnaround, not a check." But how does he reconcile opposing the bailout when he said, after McCain declared jobs were leaving Michigan and were never coming, that "I'm going to fight for every single job"? In fact, these two seemingly contradictory statements demonstrate the two different Mitt Romneys. In the op-ed, you see the pragmatic businessman offering sensible solutions (the auto industry has to bring down its legacy costs, the current management must go, you need more cooperation between labor and management). But on the campaign trail in Michigan in January 2008, we also saw someone who was willing to almost say anything to get elected. And don't forget: Romney does have extra credibility on the auto industry, as his father ran the last American carmaker to go out of business. George Romney was head of the American Motor Corp. (though, he was not the head of AMC when it essentially went under, via mergers with Renault and then eventually Chrysler).
*** Just askin': What is taking Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) so long in appointing a successor to Obama in the Senate? It's not like Obama's victory two weeks ago was a surprise, right? Isn't the clock ticking on Blagojevich's own term, as he bites his nails wondering if there's a grand jury indictment in his future? So if he doesn't appoint someone soon, could he end up missing the opportunity?
*** On the Hill today: In the Senate, the nominee for special inspector general of the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP), Neil Barofsky, testifies before the Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee; the Finance Committee holds a hearing on health-care reform; and Judiciary discusses "Helping Families Save Their Homes: The Role of Bankruptcy Law."… In the House, Armed Services discusses the fate of the F-22 fighter jet program; Financial Services holds a full committee hearing on the auto industry: "Stabilizing the Financial Condition of the American Automobile Industry"; Foreign Affairs discusses Iraq; and Veterans Affairs discusses an investigation into document shredding at VA offices.
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UH community college programs in accounting and commercial aviation expand following Board of Regents approvalUniversity of Hawaiʻi
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Susan Lee, (808) 956-5852
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PEARL CITY, Oʻahu — The Board of Regents of the University of Hawaiʻi has approved the re-establishment of a Certificate of Achievement (CA) in Accounting at Hawaiʻi Community College. The CA in Accounting, which was removed from the Hawaiʻi CC Accounting Program in 1977, will be offered in addition to an already established Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Accounting with no additional cost to the program or college.
The CA in Accounting will serve as an alternative credentialing option for students who do not have the time, resources or desire to complete requirements for the existing AAS Accounting degree. Re-establishment of the CA comes on the recommendations of the Accounting Program Advisory Council, a representative group of individuals from the Hawaiʻi Island business, civic, and educational communities, as an option for students not able to commit to four or five semesters of postsecondary schooling.
The re-designed degree is primarily to ensure students receive training that will meet employer expectations, as the CA, coupled with a required capstone course, gives students entry level general business skills. Students enrolled in the program's practicum classes will work on real-life accounting records for a variety of non-profits, clubs and organizations.
In other action taken by the Board, approval has been granted to Honolulu Community College to enter into a Commercial Aviation Program Partnership with Galvin Flying Services, Inc, to implement and conduct collegiate flight training.
The agreement with Galvin will provide Honolulu CC students with a professional quality training environment and state-of-the-art curriculum. Galvin will also provide a newer, technically modern aircraft training fleet and flight simulators, and its close alignment with Alteon, the Boeing training corporation, provides Honolulu CC with a partner experienced in specialized professional training. The agreement will also provide Honolulu CC with a partner that is committed to jointly marketing the program and assisting in its growth.
The annual amount paid to Galvin under the terms of the new agreement will not exceed the amount paid to former partner and flight provider University of North Dakota Aerospace Foundation, which is $100,000. Flight fees will be based on aircraft-specific flight hour billings to Honolulu CC. A one-time transition and start-up cost of up to $100,000 will be equally shared by Honolulu CC and Galvin.


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Whether unveiling a new program or rejuvenating a successful model, this year's winners of Club Industry's Best of the Best competition reached far beyond innovation or revenue. The following six facilities are at the top of the class not just for developing the following programs but for serving the participants involved, whether or not they were members of their facility.
Thank you to this year's Best of the Best judges: Karen Woodard-Chavez, president, Premium Performance Training; Paula Neubert, general manager, Greenwood Athletic and Tennis Club; Debbie Lee, director of marketing, Gainesville Health and Fitness Centers; Eddie Tock, owner, Eddie Tock Consulting; Thomas Kulp, director, Solution Consultants; Laurie Cingle, owner, Laurie Cingle Consulting and Coaching; Ann Gilbert, director of fitness, Shapes Total Fitness for Women; Christine Thalwitz, communications and research director, ACAC Fitness and Wellness; Maria Yannuzzi, regional programs manager, Merritt Athletic Clubs; and Casey Conrad, owner, Communication Consultants.
LifeStart Wellness Network, Chicago
The basic belief that an individual's lifestyle determines a pattern of good health prompted the LifeStart Wellness Network, Chicago, to develop the MyPath program. This new member integration program educates new members about their lifestyle and current health status and encourages members to take control of their lives so they can start on a path to healthier living. To assist members in making this change, the MyPath program is mandatory for every new member.
The program involves a four-step process: a questionnaire, a consultation with a coach, activity and re-evaluation—all of which are intended to show members where they are, where they have been and guide them through options on where they can go while LifeStart's life coaches help provide ongoing guidance and support to help participants stay on track.
That route is determined by each individual's starting point, current health status and long-term goals. The online Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)-compliant questionnaire helps identif y their starting point by capturing individual genetic, diet, lifestyle and stress-related inclinations and identifying health risks. The risks are ranked in order so that the area most at risk can be targeted first. A life coach then reviews their health history, current exercise and nutrition habits, lifestyle and goals. The coach performs a full-body biomechanical screening to determine any problem areas.
"We thought we could change the perspective of MyPath to something that was not judgmental but was looking at an individual and identifying where they were at, rather than ranking them," says Mike Flanagan, LifeStart Wellness Network president. "By identifying where they are at right now and not judging how they got there…we could create a program that was based on their specific needs physically, mentally and emotionally as well."
MyPath Program Generates Revenue
After the assessment and the consultation, the member is presented with a customized map and pathway to good health and well-being with realistic and comprehensive goals. By integrating exercise, nutrition, functional movement, relaxation and education with one-on-one guidance, each member is provided with step-by-step instructions on how to move through the program. To evaluate the tangible results of behavior modification, each member's progress is tracked. Every 12 to 16 weeks, members are encouraged to complete a re-evaluation, in which physical changes can be documented and program adjustments and progressions can be administered.
The primary goal of the program is increased revenue and decreased attrition. After a member completes the MyPath program, they become a "salesperson" for the wellness center because they share their experience with others.
Even though the MyPath program is free, it does generate revenue because it entices some people to join the club. A secondary goal of the program is to increase ancillary revenue from personal training, massage and program fees. Measuring one 90-day period of the program, LifeStart generated $23,220 in annual dues revenue and $11,520 in increased personal training revenue. LifeStart's management budgeted $9,600 for marketing materials and $25,000 in education for the life coaches. The program had a 100 percent return on investment. Flanagan expects growth of $46,000 in personal training revenue and an increase of close to $2,000 per month in new member revenue.
LifeStart Wellness Network, Chicago
LifeStart Wellness Network, Chicago, designed its PT-55 program, which stands for physical training in 55 minutes, to engage the inactive population by addressing the many excuses that deter individuals from beginning an exercise program and joining a fitness center. LifeStart's corporate clients' employees pay $79 to participate in the eight-week program, which can be completed in just 55 minutes per week. The goal of the program is to engage nonmembers, especially beginning exercisers, by providing a short, motivating and effective full-body workout that will fit into their busy schedules at a manageable price.
"There are a lot of people who are too intimidated to join a fitness center and sign up for a monthly membership," says Mike Flanagan, LifeStart Wellness Network president. "People who would never join a fitness center are doing the eight-week program to get a taste of it, and then they realize they are learning, being more aware and seeing results, and at the end, we are converting a pretty large percentage to memberships."
Each participant starts by completing a comprehensive assessment, which measures their weight, girth, body composition, strength, flexibility and cardiorespiratory fitness levels. They receive a nutrition log to track their eating habits, water consumption and sleeping habits, which are reviewed throughout the program to provide suggestions for improvement.
The 55 minutes per week are comprised of two 25-minute workouts and a five-minute weekly consultation with either the trainer or registered dietician, depending on their needs. The full-body workouts are completed in short, intense combinations supervised by a trainer with modifications for less advanced participants. Each exercise has three levels that provide beginners with moderate, heavy and intense workloads. Trainers focus on proper form and provide feedback on the appropriate level for the participants. During the program, participants are allowed unlimited access to the club before and after their training session.
Fast Results
"Too many people believe they have to spend an hour or hour-and-a-half in the gym to get results," Flanagan says. "We are able to show them if it's focused and individualized, [working out for] 25 minutes twice a week will show them huge results."
At the end of the eight-week program, each participant receives a post assessment to see his or her progress. On average, participants lose 7.2 lbs, 4.8 percent body fat and 6.4 inches in circumference.
During the last consultation meeting, participants are provided with a discounted initiation fee if they join the club, and they are educated about group training programs that start as low as $50 per month for weekly training. Of the 453 people who have participated in the program this year, 51 percent were nonmembers, and 41 percent of these nonmembers joined the club after completing the program.
The program's budget was $22,039. Costs included T-shirts, promotional flyers, employee time and space usage. The actual expenditure was $20,937. The monetary goal for one eight-week session was $38,000. The actual revenue was $36,240.
Medical University of South Carolina Wellness Center, Charleston, SC
The Medical University of South Carolina Wellness Center Healthy Charleston Challenge (HCC) is a 12-week lifestyle change program for chronic disease prevention and weight reduction in the form of a team competition. The program is designed to increase physical activity and empower participants by providing skills, professional guidance and accountability for developing healthy lifestyle habits.
Health professionals work together to educate the participants on nutrition, exercise science and the psychology of weight loss and behavior change. Participants are divided into teams of six to eight and are assigned a personal trainer and dietetic intern. They are required to attend weekly educational sessions, three team workouts per week and one program exercise session per week. For other days of the week, participants can work out with a teammate or on their own. They also must turn in food and activity logs each week and communicate daily with their trainer and teammates.
"We knew that we wanted a program that had accountability, camaraderie and really dealt with the mindset of the person," says Janis Newton, assistant director of the Medical University of South Carolina Wellness Center. "Information and knowledge are a given, but that doesn't always result in long-term success when it comes to weight loss and obesity. We wanted to be able to offer something different and above and beyond that would help people who have fought this problem for many years but have never been able to jump that last hurdle that gave them long-term success."
Every week, participants are challenged with new exercise routines and new healthy behaviors that they must focus on integrating into their lives as they compete to see which team has lost the most percentage of body weight. Even though the competition is determined by percentage of body weight lost, the real focus is on finding strategies to gradually change habits and attitudes. True success is measured when the participants' new habits and lifestyles become part of who they are, and they begin to live their lives differently and redefine their future health, Newton says.
Effective Engagement
After the 12 weeks of competition, participants can take part in the free Life After HCC program that offers a weekly weigh-in for six weeks. For a fee, participants can do an expanded version of Life After HCC that includes continued nutrition and exercise education and guidance on how to operate more independently in their workouts.
Participants who have finished these programs are invited to be mentors for new participants, which not only helps the new participants but also keeps the mentors engaged in the program in a leadership role.
With all the follow-up programs and mentoring opportunities, nonmembers could spend up to one year at the wellness center before joining. However, 85 percent of the participants do become members.
The center has held eight sessions so far, and more than 700 participants have finished the program. Weight loss has exceeded 20,000 pounds, although the post-test results show more than weight loss. It also shows percentage of body fat lost, flexibility increase, and lowered blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
"Every single time, it's much more than, 'I lost 40 pounds, 80 pounds, five inches in my waist or 10 inches in my hips,'" Newton says. "Those figures are a given. If you do the program, that's going to happen. But what is heart-rending is what else happens to these people and how it affects the rest of their life and everything around them, from their family life to their enjoyment of life."
The revenue from HCC's $350 application fees and program sponsorships totaled $35,700 for the two sessions. Expenditures for staff salaries and awards totaled $7,000.
Newtown Athletic Club, Newtown, PA
When the Newtown Athletic Club (the NAC) in Newtown, PA, began a $5 million, 12,000-square-foot expansion to its facility last spring, the club took on another challenge to support its growth. Rather than raising membership dues, the NAC began a drive for members that generated 1,180 memberships in eight months.
"We had about a two-year plan for completion of this big build expansion," says Linda Mitchell, director of marketing and public relations at the NAC. "In order to make that successful, we knew we had to grow our membership base, and we had to grow it significantly."
The crux of the promotion featured a two-year membership contract that included four months free and a oneyear contract that included one month free. However, before taking on the promotion, the NAC revamped its sales department from a part-time staff to a full-time staff, redesigned its pay structure to feature a low base salary with a tiered team goal structure and installed a full-time sales director who works on a net commission.
Designed to generate a net increase of 400 memberships, the NAC Big Build Membership Drive promoted these membership offers through direct mail, social media and in-house signage. In addition to a community outreach campaign, the staff developed a referral program in which each employee had 20 10-day guest passes to hand out each month. The guest passes were trackable so that if the guest joined, the employee received a $100 referral bonus. In addition, the employee with the most joins in a month was awarded a bonus of $300. The employee with the second-most joins received a $200 bonus, and the employee with the third-most joins received a $100 bonus. The NAC provided the same program to members and offered a $150 reward to members for every referral who joined.
Sales and Marketing Done Right
"This plan is nothing more than your basic really good sales and marketing effort done the right way with a lot of hard work and a lot of good luck," Mitchell says. "I don't think it's amazingly different, but it was consistent and solid."
At the middle and the end of each month, the club posted the referral standings and emailed the standings to employees and members to drive them to take part. Once a member joined, he or she was invited to refer new members and was entered in a contest to win prizes, including a two-year car lease on a Lexus, a week's vacation in Cabo San Lucas and an iPad.
During the eight months of the program the NAC garnered 101 new members from employee referrals and 662 new members from member referrals. These employee and member referrals totaled 65 percent of the club's total membership joins during the promotion.
"Our employee and member referral program was very aggressive," Mitchell says. "It worked really well, but I don't think it worked because we paid them. I think it worked because there was so much excitement about the growth and expansion. Our members and staff were so proud about what their club was becoming, they wanted to share it. People refer members not for what you give them but because they love your club and they love you."
The NAC surpassed its membershipbased goal of a net increase of 400 memberships and saw an increase of 680 memberships from July 2011 to the end of February 2012. Expenses included $39,100 for marketing and $109,400 for commissions totaling $148,500. The annual generated revenue from membership referral sales was $1.145 million.
The Keller Pointe, Keller, TX
It wasn't one program, one person or one facility that made up the best community-based program, but the combined efforts of The Keller Pointe and the communities in its county. Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine, TX, extended the Lifestyle Improvement Challenge to the cities of Tarrant County in an effort to improve the populations' quality of life through community health initiatives. Keller Pointe decided to join the competition in collaboration with the city of Keller, TX.
"It was up to each of us in our respective cities to figure out how to do it," says Teresa Thomason, manager of The Keller Pointe. "We thought there's a lot of opportunity to reach out to our community and meet this challenge head on."
From September 2011 through March 2012, the health initiatives included Rock the Park, Run Series, Wii Be Fit and a weight-loss challenge to encourage fitness, eating a wholesome and balanced diet, maintaining a healthy weight and participating in wellness checks to reduce risks of medical conditions.
The Keller Pointe staff reached out not only to the members of their facility but to the entire Keller community. People were invited to participate in many of the events free of charge. With all of the events combined, they had more than 17,000 participants, which is 43 percent of the community's population.
"It was a collaborative effort from our mayor, our parks and recreation department and our facility," Thomason says. "We came up with all of these pieces to our puzzle and outlined the program together."
Citywide Results
Rock the Park kicked off the initiative by encouraging attendees to get healthy by using local opportunities, such as area parks and trails, The Keller Pointe Recreation and Aquatic Facility, fitness classes at the Keller Senior Center and more. The event featured a group Zumba class led by a Keller Pointe instructor, healthy cooking demonstrations, a Get Healthy Texas Kids Triathlon and family 5K race, and more than 50 vendors promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.
The Run Series included a 1-mile fun run, 5K, 10K and kids triathlon for its 1,377 participants. The Wii Be Fit event, which attracted 655 participants, included various activities for both youth and adults that encouraged healthier food habits, lifestyle enhancement goals, weight loss, increased physical activity and preventative care. The Wii Family Fun Night occurred every Friday night so families could participate in a variety of exercise-based games on a Nintendo Wii led by a Keller Pointe personal trainer. A nutritional seminar taught by a registered dietician focused on making healthier food choices for individuals and families.
The 12-week Weight Loss Competition attracted 107 participants. Trainers gave all participants a grocery list and tips on exercise and were available throughout the program to answer questions related to health and fitness. Forty-five participants returned for the final weigh-in for a recorded 716 pounds lost for the program. The winner lost more than 16 percent of her body weight.
Membership sales at Keller Pointe were at an all-time high during the challenge, with 1,052 members renewing and 469 new members joining, 66 more members than in previous years.
Businesses in the community embraced the challenge, Thomason says, which meant that the city and The Keller Pointe had minimal expenses because business owners wanted to contribute their time, products and services.
With the help of Keller Pointe, the City of Keller received the first place award from Baylor Regional Medical Center for its involvement in the Lifestyle Improvement Challenge. The city was awarded a $25,000 grant that it plans to use to incorporate outdoor fitness equipment in the community and keep the initiative alive.
University of Miami Herbert Wellness Center, Coral Gables, FL
The Mini Canes Recreational Sports Camp organized by the Herbert Wellness Center at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL, strives to be more than just a sports camp. Many recreational camps for youth focus solely on physical activity, but Mini Canes addresses health and well-being for physical, intellectual, social, emotional, occupational and environmental wellness, according to Rhonda DuBord, camp director and Herbert Wellness Center associate director. By addressing these components throughout the summer, Mini Canes gives campers developmental opportunities that will help to enhance their quality of life as they get older.
"Being a rec center, our facility is not as busy in the summer, so we had a lot of time and wanted to serve as a community resource and opportunity for our staff to have a place to send their kids," DuBord says.
The summer camp first opened in 1996 as a sports camp and developed over the years to encourage a healthy lifestyle and habits by incorporating a guide to nutritional, physical and financial wellness for kids. This year, the camp theme was called SuperLife. During the two-week sessions, campers took part in a variety of recreational and educational outdoor and indoor games and activities while learning how the components of wellness can lead them to a super life. Each week of camp featured a sport of the week in addition to theme days, special events, and educational wellness programming.
At the beginning of the summer, campers received a SuperLife booklet, which included a variety of activities on nutritional, physical and financial wellness. Camp staff and counselors incorporated various aspects of each wellness component in daily activities during camp hours, while encouraging campers to take their booklets home to work on activities with family and friends. Topics included bullying prevention, healthy eating, environmental wellness, stranger danger, stress management and more.
Financial Wellness
Financial wellness was the newest addition to the curriculum. This aspect often is an overlooked element in summer camps, but it is an important aspect of wellness that should be nurtured from an early age, DuBord says. These themes are integrated into all aspects of camp, including cooking lessons, arts and crafts, and the selection of the snacks that the campers eat throughout the summer.
The facility does not have a concrete measurement for the effect of the program, but the staff says that by introducing each camper to as many components of wellness as possible, the program has positively affected the children's lives. In comparing this year's health and wellness programming and its effects on the campers to last year's programming, camp staff noted a decrease in bullying incidents and in disciplinary actions.
The eight-week summer camp runs from June through August and is open to children ages 6 to 12. Camp enrollment includes 180 to 200 campers during each two-week session for a total of 800 participants. Thirty-one percent of the parents of campers are university alumni, while 20 percent are faculty or staff. The return rate is around 85 percent of campers with approximately 30 new campers each year. The camp works with a budget of approximately $300,000 in revenue and yields between $100,000 and $150,000 profit for the Department of Wellness and Recreation.


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- Grab your current read
- Open to a random page
- Share two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that page
- BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn't give too much away! You don't want to ruin the book for others!)
- Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!
"I'll be fine. I don't think the white woman will get me between here and my front door." I mean it to be a joke, but then I recall that I glimpsed a woman in white earlier tonight.
Arcadia Falls - Carol Goodman pg. 60 (I'm still reading this one so I used it for a second Teaser Tuesday)


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Jan studied communication design at the Potsdam University of Applied Sciences. His interest in typography turned into a passion when he attended the type design lessons of Lucas (de) Groot. During that time he gained a deep understanding of typography as a basic element of visual design. Since 2003 he has been working as a freelance type designer. Besides drawing letters and logos, he is also involved in several web design projects.


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With Villa having failed to find a suitable successor to Martin O'Neill, who left in August 2010, Bent believes only finding a genuine long-term replacement will allow the club to flourish in the Barclays Premier League.
"Whoever gets the job I am sure will understand the passion of the club and what that means to the fans," the striker told the Birmingham Mail. "He'll be hungry and understand what it means to the fans."
The club have had talks with ex-Manchester United forward and current Molde boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about taking over from Alex McLeish, who was sacked after just one season.
Having spoken to Villa officials on Friday Solskjaer returned to his job at Molde to oversee a 2-0 victory over Sandnes Ulf on Sunday. Although he remains the front-runner among bookmakers and fans the Norwegian expects other candidates to enter the fray and he is prepared to await Villa's next move.
"There was some suggestion I had turned them down and all sorts of things," he said. "I do not know who they (Villa) are considering and what they are going to do.
"I do not go and check the phone to see if they have called me. They will take the time they need. It's not something I think about. As long as I have a contract and work in Molde I do until something else happens."
Of being the favourite for the Villa job Solskjaer added in Norwegian newspaper Dagbladet: "It is always flattering. When I was a footballer and United wanted to buy me I was flattered. Players want to be on the highest possible level and it's the same with me as manager."
Bent insists there should be optimism for the future for whoever takes over at Villa Park. The 28-year-old, who missed the last three months of the season after rupturing ankle ligaments, believes the current squad offers plenty of promise despite coming close to being dragged into the relegation battle as they finished 16th under McLeish.
"It's exciting. We have no idea who it will be but whoever it is I am sure they'll come in, do a good job, take that passion for Villa and take us where we belong," he added.
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With winter soon to be upon us, I'm reposting the driving tips (with a few additions) from my post in February 2010. A winter wonderland is fun to imagine but not so much if you have to drive in it.
♦ Check your local jurisdiction about street parking during snow emergencies.
♦ If you take public transportation, check on service operations when snow is forecasted.
♦ If you have garage parking at your library or at a public garage, park there on days that snow is forecasted. It will help to keep you and your car clean and dry.
♦ If you are parking outside, invest in a car cover from an auto store and use it when snow is forecasted. Scraping ice off your windshield is no fun.
♦ Got that windshield scraper? Full gas tank? Fully charged cell phone? Emergency numbers if you get stuck?
♦ Tune into your favorite news station (TV or radio) for traffic reports and updates–conditions can change without warning.
♦ If you've got a back windshield wiper, use it! While driving, snowflakes can accumulate on the back windshield too.
♦ Be aware of "disappearing" lanes and odd traffic patterns.
♦ Keep your distance behind road treatment trucks and other equipment. They don't go very fast!
♦ Turn on your headlights! Daytime headlights won't cut it.
♦ Stick to the main roads. Your favorite back road or short cut may be too dangerous to travel during a snowstorm.
♦ If your library closes early for snow and/or it's snowing when you leave, take something to drink and a small snack in your car. You could be in for a longer drive home than usual. Same goes for public transportation.
♦ Take your time driving. You will be going slower than posted speed limits.
♦ Once you're safely home, don't go out unless it's necessary!
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Mare's War by Tanita S. Davis sat on my bookshelf since I received it from the publisher a few weeks ago. For some reason it never caught my eye, until I recently read Jen's review. I started reading the book while watching my puppy play in the grass and finished it the next day. I can't recommend it enough! I am always on the lookout for WWII fiction and non-fiction for our Holocaust unit. I especially keep my eye out for books that focus on parts of the war that aren't always mentioned in the history books. This past year some of my students read about the WASPs and ended up doing their National History Day project on Jackie Cochrane and the learned so much. Mare's War by Tanita S. Davis is a new novel I can't wait to add to my classroom library!
High school sophomore Octavia and her seventeen year-old sister, Tali, are being forced by their parents to go on a cross-country road trip with with their grandmother. Now, maybe if their grandmother was a normal grandma this trip would be fun. Instead, Mare (no using "Granny" here!), wears high heels, bright red lipstick, wigs, and drives like a bat out of hell. But it's during the course of the trip that the girls learn their grandmother was a member of the 6888th African American battalion of the Women's Army Corps (WAC) during World War II.
While the long, meandering ride seems torturous at first, Octavia and Tali find themselves slowly drawn into the story their grandmother begins telling. It turns out she's lived a pretty amazing life- one that her granddaughters have never been aware of until this trip. The story is told in alternating voices- Octavia "now" and Mare "then". Even though the narrator changes every few chapters, it rarely jarred me out of the story. Octavia's voice is so modern that there were never a doubt I was reading about the present. Mare's mid-century, Alabaman voice was pitch perfect for the "then" stories.
This is different from many historical novels, which are usually a hard sell when it comes to my students. The modern-day chapters add an interesting dimension to the book and I think that will be a turn-on for my students. At the same time, Mare's story is historical fiction at its best. It's the perfect mash-up for my readers.
As Jen noted in her review, this is a novel that begs to be read aloud. The voices are just so perfect that I could hear them in my head while I was reading. Tanita Davis has done a great job and I can't want to share this with my students.
Personally, I loved this book because I love knowing "what happened" at all aspects of the story. I want to really know the characters I am reading about and by telling the story through both Mare and Octavia's voices I felt like I was truly getting the entire story. I love that!
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The 9th season of Dancing With The Stars premiers tonight on ABC and the stars may be feeling the pressure of a new scoring and elimination process. The premier week will feature three consecutive nights of dancing with the 16 couples performing two dance routines.
"We like to mix things up every now and again to keep the audience on their toes," Dancing's executive producer Conrad Green says.
As usual, the judges will score each celebrity's first dance of the night out of a possible 30 points. The second dance will be a relay in which each couple will dance for 30 seconds of a song. The couple with the lowest result will automatically go home, then the couple with the next two lowest results will dance off.
TMZ also reported some DWTS backstage gossip. Several sources have reported that Macy Gray is the most difficult star to work with on the show. As one source put it, "She doesn't want to be there" and she has "regrets" she signed on. Another source says, she gets so frustrated and leaves rehearsal early. On another occasion, she refused to show up.
On the other hand, the worst dancer is said to be Ashley Hamilton, and is described as being very "painful to watch."
According to TMZ, there are several contenders for best dancer. Donny Osmond, Aaron Carter, Chuck Liddell and Mya are all described as being very competitive and can bring it on the dance floor. And lastly, the most fun to watch is said to be the "Iron Chef" host Mark Dacascos by a mile. Not only is he entertaining to watch but he seems to be having a blast.


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NSF has worked with key industry stakeholders to make pools, spas and recreational water products safer for many decades. NSF/ANSI 50 covers everything from pool pumps, strainers, variable frequency drives and pool drains to suction fittings, grates, and ozone and UV systems.
Standards and protocols can provide credibility and industry acceptance for new or growing technologies and products.
For standard development or revision status, visit the NSF Online Workspace. Get involved with NSF standards and protocol development by joining a Joint Committee. The NSF Standards Department is seeking experts to serve on various NSF joint committees. Learn more.
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NSF/ANSI 50: Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
NSF/ANSI 50: Equipment for Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs and Other Recreational Water Facilities was developed by a committee of experts comprised of manufacturers, public health officials and users. No other standard in the world has such complete evaluation and testing criteria.
NSF/ANSI 50 specifies requirements for the material health effects, corrosion resistance, performance, disinfection efficacy, durability testing, design and construction, marking and user instructions for many types of equipment used at a water-park, pool or spa equipment and components. The standard covers every form of pool and spa, public and private, and every component, from pumps and chemicals to suction fittings and water test devices. Equally important, NSF/ANSI Standard 50 is in a constant state of evolution, incorporating the latest product and material test methods and regulations.
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NSF/ANSI 50 certification for pools, spas, hot tubs and other recreational water facilities covers both public and residential applications. It specifies requirements for health effects, design and construction of equipment as well as the performance testing, durability and validation of equipment and components including:
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"a stunning performance by player composer Ian Clarke … a true master of his art"– British Flute Society
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Ian's growing body of published works are establishing themselves as some of the most exciting flute repertoire of today and being embraced by internationally acclaimed performers, teachers, colleges and students alike. Published by IC Music and distributed by Just Flute Edition, Ian's publications are available from leading flute outlets and sheet music specialists.
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I'm getting in touch with the Shakespeare-within.
Although I will admit that I looked up the word "fauxfat" just to double check if it was real or not! Ha! Nope, it is my word!
fauxfat: noun. the areas on the body that appear too big (when mentally compared to air-brushed pictures of anorexic models) that cause a person to think they are really and truly fat but in truth are not: The beautiful woman looked in the mirror and saw nothing but her fauxfat.
I'm sure you can't tell where this is going… but in essence, I was looking at myself in the mirror the other day and I was like, "Man, a month ago I was all pumped about the way my bod looked and today I look at it am a little disappointed."
Now I'm honestly not sure what has changed in my mind. Although, truth be told, my body might be a little bit bigger than it was a month ago. I've been discussing about some of the struggles I've been waking through with temptations and not wanting to eat fruits or veggies. But I think, like, three days ago I was looking in the mirror thinking "Girl, you looking gooooood." So, regardless of what my body really does look like, it was a mental thing this time.
The Lord doesn't see things the way you see them. You judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at your heart. 1 Samuel 16:7
And I know this to be true. I know it. Why do I keep denying its truth???
I've actually learned it first and foremost from my friend Alice… she's a skinny girl and likes to eat healthy (seriously, what is that about???? Hehe). But she also had issues with giving food the wrong place in her life. I may have "judged" her from the outside as having it all together, but her heart was having issues with food. And there is another girl at church that also looks like a model and a couple of weeks ago she was talking about her issues with sugar.
So, I know the heart is our true "image", but how do I remind myself of that?
I think I need to just inundate myself with whatever scripture reminds me of truth. Maybe just for a few days and then find another because after a few days it starts to either seep in or just become "background noise" in my house.
Like, I'm going to write it on my mirror with a vis a vis marker. Put it on a random cabinet door in my kitchen (cause I know that I'll ignore it if I out it on the fridge). Schedule in reminders on my phone calendar for random times during the day.
And maybe I can start to remember that I was made in His Image. And the only "fat" that matters is the excess of worldliness on my heart.
Guidance: What else can I do to help write a scripture on the tablet of my heart?


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Another violent death for a Catholic priest in Turkey.
Ora pro nobis.
Another violent death for a Catholic priest in Turkey.
Ora pro nobis.
This is an fascinating story: a Russian soldier who was killed on his 19th birthday in 1996 is being venerated in his home country as a martyr and an icon of him is giving off aromas of myrrh:
Today according to Inferfax of Russia in Penza, an Icon of Evgeny Rodinov gave off aromas of myrrh in the St. Lukas Church at the Penza regional oncologic dispenser. Russian soldier Rodionov was executed in Chechnya in 1996 after refusing to renounce Orthodox faith and take off his cross.
"Myrrh came out in two spots, in a palm of his hand and where one wears the cross," the church Rector Alexy Burtsev told journalists.
According to the Church Rector, it happened during the All-Night Vigil on February 15. Those in attendance, at the Church, stood behind praying, and took in the strange pleasant aroma.
The priest noted that on February 15, 1996, Penza-born Evgeny Rodionov was captured in Chechnya, imprisoned for hundred days and when he refused to renounce Christian faith, militants beheaded him.
Yevgeny Aleksandrovich Rodionov (Russian: Родионов Евгений Александрович) (May 23, 1977 – May 23, 1996) was a Russian soldier who was kidnapped and later executed in Chechen captivity. The purported manner of his death has garnered him much admiration throughout Russia, and even prompted calls for his elevation to sainthood.
Rodionov was born in the village of Satino-Russkoye, near Podolsk, Moscow Oblast. Though he aspired to be a cook, he was conscripted into the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in 1995. Private Rodionov was deployed to Chechnya, he served in border troops and on February 13, 1996 he was captured by Chechen rebels. They held him captive for more than three months.
On his 19th birthday Rodionov was beheaded on the outskirts of the Chechen village Bamut. According to his killers, who later extorted money from his mother in exchange for knowledge of the location of his corpse, they beheaded him after he refused to renounce his Christian faith or remove the silver cross he wore around his neck.
Yevgeny Rodionov was posthumously awarded the Russian Order of Courage. There is a growing movement within the Russian Orthodox Church to canonize him as a Christian saint and martyr for faith. Some Russian soldiers, feeling themselves abandoned by their government, have taken to kneeling in prayer before his image. One such prayer reads:
Thy martyr, Yevgeny, O Lord, in his sufferings has received an incorruptible crown from thee, our God, for having thy strength he has brought down his torturers, has defeated the powerless insolence of demons. Through his prayers save our souls.
As of 2003, religious icons depicting Yevgeny were becoming increasingly popular. Yevgeny's mother has one herself; she has suggested that the icon of her son sometimes emits a perfume which she believes to be holy, to the extent that it actually drips with it.
Evgeny Rodinov, pray for us!
Reprinted with permission by Eric Sammons of The Divine Life.
Hattip to Southern Appeal. The executions of Saint John Cardinal Fisher and Saint Thomas More as portrayed in The Tudors. It was largely because of the courage that these men showed, and the courage hundreds of other men and women demonstrated who were martyred under the Crowned Monster Henry VIII, his son, and Bloody Elizabeth, that a remnant of the Catholic faith survived for centuries in England, Wales and Scotland, in the face of bitter persecution, until Catholic Emancipation in 1829.


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Woodland is a wonderful yarn from our Verde Collection that has been getting some attention lately. So I thought I would share a little bit about it.
Woodland is made from wool and nettles. We all know that wool comes from sheep. But what are nettles you ask? That is a really good question. Nettles are a perennial plant that is native to Europe, Asia, northern Africa, and North America. Nettles plants require low water and little or no pesticides– which makes them a very environmentally friendly plant. When used as a fiber, nettles have the characteristics of linen or hemp. They show color well and have little to no shrinkage and are very breathable. When it is mixed with wool, the dyes take slightly differently which gives the yarn a slightly heathered look.
But enough about the botany lesson, you want to see the pretty knitwear designs, don't you?
Here is the Joan of Arc Sweater from Interweave Knits Fall 2013 by Deborah Helmke.
|Photo courtesy of Interweave Press, Joe Hancock Photography
The lace on the side pieces is reminiscent of chain mail, while the cable detail on the front and sleeves give it a classic feel. It remains very feminine with its raglan sleeves and wide boat neck. Knit in pieces and then joined, it's an interesting piece to work, one that will keep your attention, but isn't too difficult.
The Lace and Fisherman's Rib Pullover by Annike Allis in the Fall 2013 Vogue Knitting is a classic sweater that will be in your wardrobe for years to come.
|Photo courtesy of Vogue Knitting, Paul Amato for LVARepresents.com
Knit in the round from the bottom up, this is a quick knit. The lace pattern is only an 11 stitch repeat, so it will be easy to memorize and fly off your needles. Woodland is the perfect choice for this pattern as it shows lace and rib very nicely.
The third sweater is one that we have already highlighted in a past blog post, but since it is made of Woodland, I thought I would remind you of it.
It is the Ginny's Cardigan by Mari Chiba from the Unofficial Harry Potter Knits magazine by Interweave Press.
|Photos courtesy of Interweave Press, Nathan Rega of Harper Point Photography
I just cast on for this sweater last weekend and although I am only a few inches into the rib, I am really loving the way the yarn is knitting up. It makes a nice rib without that pesky pull in between stitches you sometimes get.
Of course we also offer pattern support for Woodland from our collections as well. Here are a few highlights:
|Clockwise from top left - Copenhagen, Oslo, Helsinki, Pitch, Kerf and Heartwood.
Check out your LYS to see if they carry Woodland and pick up a few balls to make one of these sweaters…or something else!
Knit on!


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A proposal for a $30 million one-story, 56,000-square-foot Jewish Community Center and Jewish Academy in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, is scheduled to go before the city council on May 3, The Palm Beach Post reported.
The JCC building would hold a preschool that could serve nearly 200 students, and the Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Academy would relocate to the 41,600-square-foot academy building to serve up to 500 students.
Paul Gross, president of the JCC, told the newspaper that the proposed construction came in response to the growing Jewish population in the area. Construction of the JCC and the Meyer Academy also will create around 200 full- and part-time jobs.
The strategic JCC and Academy collaboration will enable the facilities to feed off one another to not only utilize each other's facilities but also to allow easier access to after-school engagement for students.


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Generic name:
Levoleucovorin - injection
Brand name(s)
Fusilev , Khapzory
Generic name:
Levoleucovorin - injection
Brand name(s)
Fusilev , Khapzory
This medication is used to treat or prevent serious blood cell disorders (such as thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, anemia) caused by certain drugs (folic acid antagonists such as methotrexate, trimethoprim, pyrimethamine). Some brands may also be used with a certain cancer drug (5-fluorouracil) to treat patients with colon cancer.
This medication is given by injection into a vein as directed by your doctor, usually every 3 or 6 hours. For the treatment of colon cancer, it is usually given once daily. Do not inject this medication into the spine. The dosage is based on your medical condition, body size, and response to treatment.
If you are using this medication at home, learn all preparation and usage instructions from your health care professional and the product package. Before using, check this product visually for particles or discoloration. If either is present, do not use the liquid. Learn how to store and discard medical supplies safely.
Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same time(s) each day.
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or mouth sores may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including:
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
In the US -
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
Before using levoleucovorin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to leucovorin; or to folic acid or folinic acid; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:
Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.
Levoleucovorin is very similar to leucovorin. Do not use medications containing leucovorin while using levoleucovorin.
If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.
Do not share this medication with others.
Laboratory and/or medical tests (such as kidney function, complete blood count, folic acid antagonist blood levels) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.
For the best possible benefit, it is important to receive each scheduled dose of this medication as directed. If you miss a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist right away to establish a new dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Different brands of this medication have different storage needs. Check the product package for instructions on how to store your brand, or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medications away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.
HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.
Information last revised January 2020.
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The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your health care professional. You should consult your health care professional before taking any drug, changing your diet, or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.