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A funnel cloud was spotted Wednesday, June 12, over Hanover, Ill.
Tornado watches and warnings stretched over the Midwest overnight Wednesday as a massive storm system menaced the biggest cities in the region, pushing tornadoes, extraordinary winds and heavy rain — and perhaps even a derecho, an explosive wind pattern that's like a hurricane on land.
A tornado was spotted about 7 p.m. (8 p.m. ET) near Savanna in Carroll County in northwest Illinois. A county sheriff's dispatcher told NBC News there were some reports of injuries, but it was too early to have any indication of their number or severity. Officials also reported two tornadoes touched down in northern Iowa.
At one point, tornado warnings — meaning a tornado had been confirmed or that conditions were such that one was imminent — were in effect simultaneously in Iowa, Illinois, Ohio and Indiana.
Early Thursday, a powerful supercell system was approaching metropolitan Cleveland, carrying baseball-size hail and significant potential for a tornado, said Nick Wiltgen, a meteorologist for The Weather Channel.
It was the leading edge of a storm system with almost 75 million people in its path at the beginning of what Mike Seidel, a meteorologist for The Weather Channel, said was going to be a "long and ugly night" for Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Indianapolis and the rest of the Midwest.
About 71,000 customers were without power in parts of Indiana, Illinois and Ohio, utilities reported Wednesday night. Flash flooding was also risk throughout the region, the Weather Service warned.
The Weather Channel reported "buildings destroyed" in Auglaize County as powerful winds blew through Ohio's northern Miami Valley early Thursday, though no details were immediately available. In the same county, a semi truck was toppled by high winds, NBC station WDTN TV in Dayton reported.
Later Thursday, the storm is projected to blast an enormous area of the East stretching from New York south to Atlanta with damaging wind gusts and heavy rain.
"This is a particularly dangerous situation," the National Weather Service said in an alert.
About 75 million Americans are in the path of a severe storm system that could bring a derecho, a group of thunderstorms accompanied by severely damaging winds. Mike Seidel of The Weather Channel reports.
A home in Lemont, a suburb of Chicago, burst into flames when it was struck by lightning and was still burning Wednesday night, NBC Chicago reported.
NBC Chicago: Tornado, storms march toward Chicago
In Lake Delton, Wis., a "very, very strong downpour of rain" caused the roof over a loading dock to collapse at a Wal-Mart store late Wednesday afternoon, police said.
Police Sgt. William Hitchcock told NBC station WTMJ of Milwaukee that no serious injuries were reported, but the store is likely to be closed through Thursday.
The storm system, the product of hot air streaming up from the south and churning of the atmosphere over Minnesota, was certain to bring ugly weather.
Forecasters said it was trickier to predict whether it would produce the little-known phenomenon of a derecho, but "conditions seem to be favorable for one this week," said Nick Wiltgen, a meteorologist for The Weather Channel. "Maybe more than one."
A derecho can cause damage similar to a tornado but moves along a straighter line. (In Spanish, the term can mean "direct.") To qualify, the swath of wind damage must be 240 miles long and include wind gusts of 58 mph or higher along most of its path.
Kevin Gould / NOAA file
This photo, also available from a NOAA storm summary, shows the leading edge of a derecho in LaPorte, Ind., on June 29, 2012.
Last June, a derecho packing wind of close to 100 mph roared from Illinois to the Mid-Atlantic, killing 13 people, causing $1 billion in damage and leaving more than 4 million people without power. That storm was followed by a heat wave that killed dozens more.
In Columbus, Ohio, where that storm hit especially hard, authorities said they were better prepared after the city's 911 system was overloaded by calls last year, significantly slowing their emergency response. This year, they acted before the storm even arrived.
"We have an emergency operations center ready to be activated at a moment's notice," Columbus police Sgt. Elrico Alli told NBC station WCMH. "We have extra vehicles, mobile substations, all-wheel drive vehicles — we can get in and out immediately."
If a derecho does occur, it would probably last into early Thursday, said Bill Karins, a meteorologist for MSNBC. But he stressed that forecasters weren't sure.
"It's like predicting a large tornado is going to happen," he said. "No one can do that. The only thing we can do is say conditions are favorable for one to happen."
Catherine Cetta, Justin Kirschner and Sophia Rosenbaum of NBC News contributed to this report.
Duh-WHAT-chos? Find out how derechos pack their windy punch
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Danica Patrick runs the last race in the 102nd Indianapolis 500 after 14 years in American motorsport A little... but colorful little lady, an amazing career.
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Today's Mexico was found in Sweden at Hedberg's Car in Malmö (Ford dealer)
We got them to start the engine & they drove around so we could hear the cool sound, unfortunately we were not allowed to try
The story short from picture # 4:
The car was bought as a new one at Hedberg in 1973. From 1975-81 used to Rally. Was sold in 1981. Claes got it back on his 50th birthday of the family. Has been fixed & is now like it was in the good old days.
Hedberg's Car is on a road you never forget the name, Hornyxegatan 16, Malmö
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When it comes for your children, you only want the very best for them. In regards to their intellect and reading comprehension, you can never go wrong with books. Books are a great source of knowledge and can improve one's reading skills. Furthermore, there are new words introduced to your child with each page that they turn. While there are a lot of books available in stores, what are some of the best books that you can get for your child? Here are some of the few top choices when it comes to children's books.
Richard Scarry's Best Word Book Ever (Giant Golden Book)
If you want your child to learn more about words, then Richard Scarry's Best Word Book Ever provides just that. It's one of the best word books written as it teaches different words for children and allows them to understand the words easily. There are various sources and words that the book provides like nouns, animals, places, verbs, numbers, the different parts of the body and more, all with the help of pictures and illustrations that are filled with life and color which just adds to the learning experience. It's one of the classic favorites as it guides your child to learn words, how to use them and expand their vocabulary.
The TOP SECRET Diary of Davina Dupree (Aged 10): A Hilarious Detective Adventure for 8 – 12 Year Old Girls
Made for school age kids, the TOP SECRET Diary of Davina Dupree brings a comedic story about Davina Dupree, a not-too-young detective in the making. Being the first book among the Egmont School series, this tells about Davina's detective adventures in a luxurious boarding school setting. With the common challenges of kids her age like bullies, teachers and a never-ending supply of adventure and action, you can never go wrong with the TOP SECRET Diary of Davina Dupree for your child. This book is the perfect read for those who enjoy adventure, mystery, action, comedy and school fiction, allowing children to expand their imaginative base with this exciting but easy to understand novel for their age.
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Top o' the Clubhouse
Bringing in the holiday spirit of Saint Patrick's Day right at the heart of the Clubhouse, Mickey and his friends are ready to celebrate the holidays with a party. As usual, Pete tries to ruin their celebration and it's up to Mickey and the gang, with a little help from a little leprechaun along with some Irish luck to get the party back and running again. This colorful picture book is not only artistic but it adds more to the enjoyment with its engaging and fun story with Mickey and his friends. Did we mention it also includes stickers? You've heard that right, it has stickers! This will keep your kid occupied with how interactive Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Top o' the Clubhouse is. If you're looking for a good learning book for your child, then this is one of the best.
Poems to Learn by Heart
If your child is into poems and writing, then giving him Poems to Learn by Heart is the perfect read. It's filled with poems that celebrate and cherish each moment in life, may it be winning a baseball game, watching the sunset, spending time with your best friend or just playing all day long. It's one of the most special books that can inspire, reassure and challenge. Read, learn and then share the poems with others.
Caroline Kennedy's work is certainly one of the best when it comes to literary diversity as she brings playful and colorful poems that are creative and meant for those who are young and young at heart, awakening their passion for poetry for those new to the genre or bringing a profound experience for those familiar with poetry. Explore deep emotions, improve your creativity and heighten your imagination with this book of poems that you can give to your children.
Star Wars: Vader's Little Princess
In this incredibly hilarious take on the Star Wars villain, Darth Vader, we now find the Sith Lord and leader of the Galactic Empire facing the joys, trials and tantrums of his daughter Leia as she grows up from being a sweet little girl into a teenager. Being the follow-up to the bestseller "Darth Vader and Son", this book brings a smart and funny story that's filled with illustrations made by Jeffrey Brown giving classic Star Wars moments with a twist by tying it together with common family and parent troubles – with Vader on the receiving end of it.
From tea parties, flying a TIE fighter, experiencing R2-D2's hologram, join Darth Vader in his effort to take care of his daughter in this creative and humorous picture book. If you want to introduce the Star Wars franchise to your kid, then this is just perfect with its creative and funny take on Star Wars and its iconic villain.
TIME for Kids Top 5 of Everything: Tallest, Tastiest, Fastest!
When you want to know the latest top lists for everything, you've come to the right place. TIME has now issued its version for kids with the TIME For Kids Top 5 of Everything: Tallest, Tastiest, Fastest! It presents numerous trivia on general knowledge for your kids. What are the five most popular names for dogs? Who were the five youngest Presidents? What five nations consume the most chocolate every year? All these and more are available with this trivia book from TIME, all presented in Top 5 lists that are quick and easy to understand.
With the fascinating trivia that the TIME For Kids Top 5 of Everything: Tallest, Tastiest, Fastest! brings with its kid-appealing lists, it provides excellent addition to the knowledge base of your child that goes well with the colorful and creative illustrations that add to the experience. This book includes a variety of topics which range from animals, technology, people, food and a whole lot more. With how appealing the book is both for the young and old, it'll be no surprise that your child will be referring back to this book again and again.


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Northwestern University apologized for "any misconceptions" critics had about their patriotic jerseys, which the team will wear in their November 16th game against Michigan.
Some critics found the red splatter effect on the gloves, shoes, socks, shoulders and helmet to look too much like splattered blood.
Northwestern Assistant AD/Communications Paul Kennedy said the red, white and blue design is a "distressed pattern on both the stars and stripes that was inspired by the appearance of a flag that has flown proudly over a long period of time," per a report from Sports Business Daily.
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Bryant's altered approach fosters massive production and peak efficiency
Kobe Bryant is shooting a career-high 49 percent from the field this season while averaging a league-leading 28 points. (Layne Murdoch Jr/NBAE via Getty Images)
By Rob Mahoney
The polarity of public opinion spiraling around Kobe Bryant has created debate about his on-court impact where there ought be none. Bryant produces on a massive scale, makes crucial plays and is an NBA champion. He also has a history of poor shot selection so severe that it has, at times, disrupted the Lakers' offense, sacrificing the full utility of Bryant's teammates for the sake of needlessly difficult attempts.
There's still room for disagreement when it comes to evaluations of Bryant's game, if only because it's tricky to define exactly how much his pure scoring ability has helped the Lakers and how much his reckless gunning has hurt them. But ultimately, Bryant's limitations seem to be an inseparable extension of his strength -- a necessary cost of doing business with a maniacal superstar who needs to win on his own terms.
So Bryant went about his career with tweaks and changes along the way, but mostly operated under the same fundamental assumptions about shot distribution and offensive flow. He played the good teammate at times, but he largely took what he deemed to be his according to his own best basketball judgment, thereby giving the Lakers a chance in any game and too often shooting them out of games.
But some 30,000 points later, that mindset has magically -- and radically -- changed. As I noted earlier this season, Bryant's judgment has improved so dramatically that we may be bearing witness to Kobe at his very best. The basketball scholar with a mental library of moves, fakes and counters only now has the organizational capacity to optimize his skills within a team context. The 34-year-old in his 17th season is reading defenses and floor spacing more effectively than ever before, and actually playing off of his teammates consistently to create better scoring opportunities for all involved.
The most stark change has been the shift from independent scorer to pick-and-roll practitioner, an evolution at least partially motivated by the shambled state of the Lakers' point guard rotation. With Steve Nash still sidelined by a bum leg and Steve Blake out after abdominal surgery, Bryant had little choice but to assume creative control of the Lakers' offense. As a result, pick-and-rolls now account for 27.6 percent of Bryant's total possession usage, up from just 12.2 percent a season ago, according to Synergy Sports Technology. The Triangle-ish offense that L.A. ran under Mike Brown prioritized post play and cutting over high screens, but Bryant has long been a brilliant operator of the offense once freed by a hard pick.
Once gaining that slight spatial advantage, Bryant doesn't explode toward the rim, but instead uses a gradual entry into the lane as a means of creating defensive discomfort. It's a style that, strange as it might seem, mirrors Chris Paul's manipulation of the defense in similar contexts. As Bryant crawls into the lane, the discipline of every perimeter defender is tested. Opponents who double down to help against Bryant's patient dribble penetration are exploited by cutters and spot-up shooters in scoring position, not to mention Dwight Howard or Pau Gasol entering the scene on a delayed roll. Kobe simply makes the initial move and then lets the defense beat itself, all with a nice pull-up jumper and runner in his back pocket in case things don't go as planned.
That basic setup has done wonders in terms of pulling Bryant's offense closer to the rim, all without compromising his bulk scoring. Kobe has still attempted more field goals this season than any other player, but he's shooting fewer times per minute than he has at any point since 2005 -- all while his per-minute scoring has climbed to its highest mark in five years. That's resulted in a career high in true shooting percentage (which takes into account two-pointers, three-pointers and free throws), and a huge jump in overall efficiency.
All it took to get to that new statistical high was the slightest shift in approach: the use of an initial screen rather than reliance on yet another self-created play in a long series of isolations. It's impressive as hell that Bryant was able to bludgeon his way to 30 points a night through one-on-one play, but doing so required him to prematurely hoist up shots in order to catch the defense off-guard or go deep into his arsenal on a possession-by-possession basis. As Kobe is finding out now, it never had to be that difficult. Even by taking only a single step around a pick before settling for a pull-up jumper, Bryant can create a vastly superior look to the fading, craning shots he was relying on as a solo scorer.
He's still dominating the ball (in fact, the percentage of his field goals that are assisted by teammates has dipped substantially relative to last season), but he's simply doing so in a more sensible manner. And what a difference that good bit of sense makes. By working more patiently and collaboratively, Bryant's offense has naturally gravitated toward the spots on the floor in which he's most effective. Take a look at how Bryant's shooting tendencies (as charted in shades of blue) coincide with his shooting performance (as charted on a hot-cold/green-red scale) over the course of this season:
... as compared to last season:
That's about as close as a superstar can reasonably get to optimal usage. Tons of Bryant's attempts are coming in the restricted area, and these charts don't even take into account the fouls drawn on those drives -- which have resulted in a solid increase in free-throw attempts per minute to create even more efficient scoring. Beyond that, Bryant has had plenty of opportunities to work from the right side of the floor (where he's most effective), all while significantly cutting down on his operations from the left block and wing areas, places that had previously translated to poor shooting performance. His three-point shooting has been particularly measured, with some 38 percent of his attempts coming from his hot zone above the break on the right side of the floor.
The exact reasoning for Bryant's breakthrough is a bit fuzzy, but this is exactly where many of his "critics" (read: those who criticized his shot selection) have long wanted him to go with his offensive usage. Kobe can still get buckets, and the Lakers would be silly to take the ball out of his hands too often. But his evolution into a more team-effective shot creator could turn out to be revolutionary within the context of his career, and a saving grace for a Lakers team that still has so much to figure out on both sides of the ball.
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Dear there, I have the problem of muffled ears in the last three months. It becomes more serious as the frequency of my ears being muffled increases now. I have the same problem when I was in China one and a half years ago. I think the problem is inflamation in my Eustacian Tubes as I saw doctors many times then. The air pressure in my middle ears goes down as my Eustachina tubes become very narrow. My right ear becomes muffled many times in the daytime nowdays suddenly and sometimes when I swallow but almost none at night. The muffled ear will not being muffled after 10-20 minutes. If I lie down or bend forward, the situation of muffling will be better or disappear quickly. However, in China we have Eustachian Puffing method, a simple practice done by a nurse positioning a syringe into patient's nostril at the outlet of the Eustachina tube, and puffing the rubber bulb at the syringe's end to puff air or inject antibiotic liquid or medical liquid that dissolves the accumulated liquid in the middle ear if necessary into the Eustachian tube and middle ear. This practice is very effective and will disappear my problem for long. Unless I have a very bad cold, I may have the same problem appear again. But in the USA, no doctor in my town practicing the above method yet. I would highly appreciate it if anyone knows how I can find a doctor practing the above method. I have the syringe and the antibiotic liquid and the disolution liquid. I just need to find someone who is experienced in practicing the Eustachina Puffing method. Or, anyone can tell me any effective medicines for Eustachian inflamation. I have taken amoxicilin and other penicilins for a month and do not see any improvement. I will greatly thank you for any useful information. Please help me. Rod valueline8 at hotmail.com 217-398-9844


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The 1080 sprint has been a great addition to my arsenal of tools to not only develop acceleration but also assess where my athletes are and what direction to take them. However, the possibilities of agility and overspeed work are endless. There is not a product on the market that comes close to the 1080 Sprint.
We find that the results we are able to get from the 1080 Quantum and MAP systems provide us with a unique window into understanding each of the athlete's individual biomechanics strength and weaknesses. We can then use these systems to be able to train these weaknesses out and to improve on the strength that they already have. It provides a really unique and adaptable way to improve performance.
The sensitivity and control in the 1080 Quantum is a perfect tool to progress a patient from a painful state to gradually increased function and strength. This precision has shortened average rehabilitation times for my patients. The Quantum data allows me to share objective results on progression with each client whether it's an athlete or patient in my corporate wellness program.
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2020: 5 Nights London, 5 Nights Paris & 2 Nights Rome (D104)
The setting: London, Paris, Rome. The actors: you, your family, your friends. The plot: Excited travelers arrive in London and have a glorious time. With smiles plastered on their faces, they travel to Paris for another exciting experience. Finally, they're off to Rome with smiles bigger than they thought possible! The time: Now?and Monograms makes it easy for you to pack up and go!On this vacation package, we've included hand selected, centrally located hotel accommodations in each city, buffet breakfast daily, travel between London and Paris on the high-speed Eurostar train with transfers to/from the train stations, travel by air from Paris to Rome with airport transfers, and sightseeing in each city. Plus, a one-of-a-kind feature is the Monograms Local Host, a person in each city who is there to assist you and to help your vacation run smoothly. Your first Local Host will meet you at your hotel in London, give you materials to familiarize you with the city, offer suggestions, and answer any questions you may have, so you can start exploring and enjoying your vacation package. The next morning, after an included breakfast, we'll pick you up at your hotel for your exclusive sightseeing with an expert local guide. Your sightseeing features the must-see sights like Big Ben and Westminster Abbey, as well as a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral, the iconic church famous throughout the world. Enjoy the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace and imagine what it's like to be royalty! In Paris, among many must-see sights, your sightseeing with a local expert features a visit to famous Notre Dame Cathedral, where Napoleon was crowned in 1804, and a Seine River cruise. There is no better way to see Paris! In Rome, your sightseeing with a local expert includes the sights you cannot go home without seeing: the Sistine Chapel, the infamous Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Vatican Museums, and St. Peter's Square and Basilica. In each city, you'll be treated to inside stories that only locals can tell. Plus, your inside visits with Monograms feature VIP access, which means you get to skip the lines! Vacation time is precious-let Monograms whisk you to the head of the line, so you spend your time exploring the attractions. Additionally, Monograms gives you extra time in each city to explore on your own. Perhaps enjoy a River Thames cruise or West End musical in London, enjoy a dinner at the Eiffel Tower or Lido in Paris, take a Rome underground tour and see the Catacombs. All three cities offer plenty of interesting museums, historic landmarks, sumptuous cuisine, fantastic shopping, and so much more-just ask your Local Hosts for suggestions! At Monograms, our goal is to make your dream vacation come true and that's why we take care of all the details for you! Think about the time saved and the hassles you avoid by letting us handle the logistics! What are you waiting for?London, Paris & Rome are waiting!
Call (215) 885-1888 for more information or to book today! Mention code 15020533
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|Day 1
|Welcome to London! Your Local Hosts will be delighted to help you maximize your time in the world's most-visited city.
|Day 2
|Morning guided sightseeing includes all of London's famous landmarks. Drive past the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben; Westminster Abbey, where Prince William and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, were married; Whitehall's mounted horseguards; the Prime Minister's Downing Street; Piccadilly Circus; and Buckingham Palace. Take photographs of the Shard, the tallest building in Western Europe. Visit ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL (except on Sundays). Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece with its world-famous dome is an iconic feature of London's skyline, and the awe-inspiring interior holds fascinating stories about its history.
|Day 3
|Ask your Local Hosts for recommendations for your three days at leisure.
|Day 4
|Ask your Local Hosts for recommendations for your three days at leisure.
|Day 5
|Ask your Local Hosts for recommendations for your three days at leisure.
|Day 6
|Travel by HIGH-SPEED EUROSTAR TRAIN (Standard class) to Paris.
|Day 7
|Morning guided sightseeing includes a drive past the Latin Quarter, Les Invalides, Place de la Concorde, the Arc de Triomphe, and a stop to take photos of the Eiffel Tower from one of the best panoramic viewing points. Also admire the heart of the city from a different perspective on a SEINE RIVER CRUISE. Board your comfortable boat near the Eiffel Tower and spend a relaxing hour gliding by many of the city's important landmarks such as the L'Institut de France; Notre Dame Cathedral, Hotel de Ville, the Conciergerie, famous Louvre Palace and museum; and much more. (Note: there are occasions when your city sightseeing in Paris may be affected due to events in the city. On any of these dates, your Monograms sightseeing will be moved to an alternate day to ensure you have the full experience.)
|Day 8
|Three full days to explore the romantic 'City of Light' at your own pace. Your Local Host has many suggestions.
|Day 9
|Three full days to explore the romantic 'City of Light' at your own pace. Your Local Host has many suggestions.
|Day 10
|Three full days to explore the romantic 'City of Light' at your own pace. Your Local Host has many suggestions.
|Day 11
|Travel to Rome by AIR on selected flights.
|Day 12
|Your morning guided sightseeing, with headset, is rich in religious and ancient history. Visit the VATICAN MUSEUMS to see amazing treasures. In the SISTINE CHAPEL, where the Conclave is held to elect new popes, view Michelangelo's The Last Judgment and his famous ceiling paintings. Also on the agenda today, enter monumental ST. PETER'S SQUARE and BASILICA, built in 313 AD above St. Peter the Apostle's tomb and home to Michelangelo's masterpiece Renaissance sculpture, the Pieta. Cross the Tiber River and continue your immersion in history at the iconic COLOSSEUM, built for 50,000 spectators, and the ROMAN FORUM, where the oldest structures of the ancient city are located.
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|Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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Dates & Prices do not include air travel. Participation in this vacation requires purchase of the following flights from Monograms, not included in pricing: (1) roundtrip air from your U.S. gateway and intra-vacation air segments; or (2) intra-vacation air segments only, starting at $300. Required intra-vacation air segments: Paris/Rome. Air prices were effective on September 10, 2019 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher.Upgrade to Standard Premier on Eurostar train London-Paris: $178
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The purchase of any travel services offered by Monograms, constitutes a contractual arrangement between you (the Traveler) and Monograms, and represents your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions. Please ensure that you read carefully and understand the Terms & Conditions prior to booking. These Terms & Conditions cover Deposit & Final Payment information, Air-Inclusive Deposits & Final Payment, Revisions & Revision Fees, Air Arrangements, Participation, Travelers Who Need Special Assistance, Young Travelers, Smoking, Price Policy, Visas and Passports, Hotels & Accommodations, Baggage Allowance, Travel Documents, Not Included in the Land Price, Refunds, Service Inquires After the Vacation, Holidays, Safety, Photos & Pictures, Optional Excursions, and Responsibility.
Important Notes
- Vacation departures, itineraries and prices are subject to change.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required for Monograms to reserve space for you. View Terms & Conditions for limited exceptions.
- The following charges are not included in the land vacation price unless otherwise noted: airfare to and from the start of your vacation; Intra-vacation air unless specified in the itinerary; airline baggage fees including checked and/or excess baggage fees; Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.70 per segment, and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government-imposed added by the airline and applicable at time of booking; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ship's crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Monograms menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant or onboard your vessel (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; optional excursions; additional activities and excursions purchased online; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection; and all other items of a personal nature.
Booking your Vacation with Air
For air departure dates within 331 days, you'll be offered a choice of carriers and flight schedules as well as price points to choose from when selecting your flights. Your schedule will be provided to you at the time of booking (schedules are subject to change by carriers). Monograms offers 2 air options: Flex Air and Instant Purchase Air. Flex Air allows flexibility if you want to make changes to your vacation schedule. Instant Purchase Air may offer additional airline options but has more restrictions. Some vacations may only offer one Air type option. Guaranteed air-inclusive prices: air is only available to passengers traveling from the United States and only available when booked in conjunction with a land vacation. An additional $300 per person non-refundable air deposit is required for Flex Air booked in conjunction with any land vacation (i.e. air-inclusive vacation). Air can only be booked by Monograms in conjunction with a vacation package. Instant Purchase Air requires air payment in full at time of booking (i.e. air-inclusive vacation) plus non-refundable service fee ($30 per person for North America, $80 per person for South Pacific, $50 per person for all other destinations). Once booked, Instant Purchase Air is non-refundable, and non-changeable. Some vacations may only offer one Air type option. However, once your airfare is confirmed and Monograms has received your full air and land deposit, your air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed.
Air-Inclusive Vacations - Applicable Taxes & Fees
Air-inclusive vacations include government-imposed taxes and fees applicable at the time of booking and will be shown as a Total Amount. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply. At the time of booking your air-inclusive vacation online, carrier Websites will be provided to check baggage fees, or you can visit www.iflybags.com for up-to-date baggage pricing/restrictions. For return travel from some countries, international travelers are required to pay entry and/or exit fees at the airport. These fees will be collected by the local government and are payable by the traveler at time of travel. Your confirmation booking information will contain information about these fees.


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connect (up) with (someone or something)
1. To have a positive or meaningful connection with someone, often quickly. I just don't connect with those people—I doubt we have anything in common. I connected with Ashley immediately, and we've been best friends ever since.
2. To communicate with someone. I've been having a hard time connecting with Stephanie, since she's been out of the office every time I've tried to call her.
3. To form a relationship or a group. I'm sure you'll be able to connect with other photography enthusiasts in your new town.
See also: connect
connect (up) with someone or something
1. to form an association with someone or a group. (The up is informal.) Let's connect up with some other people and form an organization through which we can express our views. We need to connect with like-minded people that can help us with our problems.
2. to meet with someone or a group; to communicate with someone or a group, especially over the telephone. I tried to connect up with Bob over the phone, but I could never reach him. We could not connect with the council to discuss these matters.
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connect (with someone)
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Clear Braces, Why Choose Damon Clear?
Why settle for the limitations of traditional clear braces or invisible aligners like Invisalign1 when there's Damon Clear?
Virtually invisible, Damon Clear has clear advantages over traditional braces and aligners. Damon Clear is part of the innovative Damon System, which combines tieless braces with high technology archwires that are clinically proven to move teeth fast and comfortably with truly spectacular smile and facial results.
Available from skilled orthodontists, Damon Clear combines the best of traditional clear braces and invisible aligners to deliver a discrete treatment experience with results that go beyond straight teeth.
Invisible braces for your teeth
Can you tell who's wearing Damon Clear and who isn't?
With Damon Clear, people may not even realize you're wearing braces. Other clear or so-called invisible braces have visible metal parts or elastic ties that can yellow during treatment. But tieless Damon Clear braces are more discrete and resistant to staining and discoloration all throughout treatment.
Fast Treatment
See results faster than you might think. While treatment time can vary, clinical studies demonstrate that Damon System treatment is up to six months faster than traditional braces.2
And while invisible aligners can be effective at straightening some crooked teeth, not everyone is a candidate. In contrast, Damon Clear works 24 hours a day, seven days a week to perfectly align ALL teeth for a phenomenal smile that enhances your entire facial appearance.
Another benefit: No need to worry about lost, misplaced or forgotten clear aligners, so you get in and out of treatment quickly.
Extraordinary Results
Clinical studies demonstrate that Invisalign can help straighten teeth but does not treat as effectively as braces and delivers limited results.3 In fact, one study found that the mean accuracy of tooth movement with Invisalign was only 41%.4 With Damon Clear, you get more than straight teeth. A Damon doctor will take into account your unique facial proportions when aligning your teeth, bite and smile. In no time at all you'll have the smile and facial profile and aesthetics you've always dreamed about.
Greater Comfort without Tightening
Clinical studies show that the Damon System provides more comfortable orthodontic treatment than traditional braces.5
Damon Clear uses tieless braces that don't need to be "tightened" and are gentle to the teeth and tissues. Other styles of braces use elastics or active clips that bind archwires in place, which can slow down treatment and cause pain.
A Great Smile for a Lifetime
Deciding what type of treatment you want can be a difficult decision. Traditional braces, invisible aligners or Damon Clear? When making your decision, be sure to look at the big picture. Don't focus solely on what you will experience during your time in treatment. Focus on what you will look like for the rest of your life. With Damon Clear, you'll benefit from fast, comfortable braces that are virtually invisible during treatment. And after treatment, you'll have a spectacular smile that goes beyond just straight teeth.
Following the end of treatment, teeth often have a tendency to return to their original positions, which is called a relapse. There are a variety of factors that may influence the possibility of relapse including the type of treatment. One study showed that patients treated with Invisalign relapsed more than those treated with braces.6 Damon System results are built to last. However, because all teeth have a tendency to relapse, it may be necessary to wear some type of removable retention device at night - such as a Damon Splint - following treatment.
No Speech Impediments
Some people suffer from speech impediments with invisible aligners. With Damon Clear, you don't have to worry about any speech problems.
Few Office Visits
Damon System treatment requires fewer office visits than traditional braces and invisible aligners. On average, patients treated with the Damon System require seven fewer office appointments than patients who undergo traditional orthodontic treatment.7 That means more convenience for you regardless of your level of busy activity or lifestyle.
Easy to Keep Clean
Clinical studies indicate that the elastomeric rings of traditional braces collect more bacteria and plaque and can lead to adverse gingival conditions.8 Unlike traditional clear braces, Damon Clear does not use elastomeric rings, so your braces are easy to keep clean.
Accept no substitutes. Ask for Damon Clear by name.
- Invisalign is a registered trademark of Align Technology, Inc. Damon System/Ormco Corporation does not manufacture or license the Invisalign product. Damon System/Ormco Corporation is not endorsed, sponsored, affiliated or otherwise authorized by Align Technology, Inc.
- Eberting JJ, Straja SR, Tuncay OC. Treatment time, outcome and patient satisfaction comparisons of Damon and conventional brackets. Clinical Orthodontics and Research 2001; 4(4):228-234.
- Djeu G, Shelton C, Magazini A. Outcome assessment of Invisalign and traditional orthodontic treatment compared with the American Board of Orthodontics objective grading system. American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics 2005; 128(3):292-298.
- Kravitz N, Kusnoto B, BeGole E, Obrez A, Agrane B. A prospective clinical study evaluating the efficacy of tooth movement with Invisalign. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2009;135:27-35.
- Berger J. Self-ligation in the year 2000, a comparative assessment of conventional ligation and self-ligation bracket systems. Journal of Clinical Orthodontics 2000.
- Eberting et al.
- Sousa R, Magnani M, Nouer D, Silva C, Klein M, Sallum E, Goncalves R. Periodontal and microbiologic evaluation of two methods of archwire ligation: Ligature wires and elatomeric rings. American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics 2008; 134(4):506-512.
- Daniel Kuncioa D, Maganzinib A, Sheltonc C, Freemand K. Invisalign and Traditional Orthodontic Treatment Postretention Outcomes Compared Using the American Board of Orthodontics Objective Grading System. Angle Orthodontist, Vol 77, No 5, 2007.


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EnquiriesProvide information on all type of enquiries (via phone, fax, email or in-person) such as:
- Provide forms or documents in hard-copy, digital or web links or directions to website for self serve.
- Provide assistance with self serve tools - FCBC Discovery tool, GeoMark Service, Mineral Titles online etc.
- Provide assistance with obtaining information from partner agencies and services offered by FrontCounter BC.
- This location features a Community Access Terminal that is available for free public internet access to government services.
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- Defining specific permits and applications applicable to a specific geographical area for a given activity/use.
- Informing clients of applicable application requirements, processes and tools to submit their application.
- Acting as the submission point for clients to submit their applications either in hard copy form or electronic form.
- Accept payments for applications, rental invoices, etc.
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- Initiate and complete referral process.
- Assist with completion of consultation package and initiation of First Nations consultation process.
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We asked local movers and shakers to tell us what headlines they'd like to see in the New Year, what issues will dominate the political agenda, what their New Year's resolutions are, and their Express Lane experiences. If our prognosticators are correct, the top three issues that dominated the headlines last year will again dominate this year. In order of priority: transportation, transportation and transportation.
Albo: Roads to Happiness
Q: What headline would you love to see for Northern Virginia in the coming year?
A: "Washington By-pass Route Set by the Commonwealth Transportation Board. East Coast traffic to by-pass Fairfax!"
Q: What are top legislative priorities this session?
A: "Build roads, pave residential roads, get more in-state students into Virginia colleges, get through yet another dismal economic year without raising taxes."
Q: What do you consider to be the number one issue affecting our community? How will you address it?
A: "In order to keep Virginia at the top of the Best Places for Business, and therefore having lots of jobs in NOVA, we need roads and rail. Virginia slipped from number one to number three almost entirely on the issue of lack of transportation improvements. This will cost a lot of money. I propose that we set our taxes on out-of-state businesses and visitors at the same rates they charge Virginians. For example, presently out-of-state corporations pay no corporate income tax on the money they earn for performing services in Virginia. Yet, if a Virginia company goes to Maryland to perform a service, it has to pay Maryland. Not only is it ludicrous to treat out-of-state corporations better than Virginia corporations, but it is a disincentive to locating a business here. Changing out corporate income tax system to the same system used by Georgia, Maryland, California and others would bring the state $370,000,000 in new revenue, which we can use for roads and rail!"
Q: Express Lanes?
A: "Wonderful. Got to Tysons from Lorton in 35 minutes!"
Q: Any personal or professional New Year's resolutions?
A: "I am on a Led Zep kick these days. So I have vowed to learn "Moby Dick" and "Black Dog" on my Gibson Les Paul guitar. ("Heartbreaker" solo is too hard.)
Bulova: Silver Line Stations Top Priority List
Q: What headline would you love to see for Northern Virginia in the coming year?
A: "Fairfax Board Adopts FY 2014 Budget; Amazing Balance is Achieved--Tax Bills Remain Affordable, Quality of Life Maintained Despite Difficult Economic Climate"
Q: What are--or should be--top priorities for our state legislators this session?
A: "To adopt new, sustainable funding for Virginia's current and long term transportation needs."
Q: What are some challenges/opportunities facing Northern Virginia in the coming year?
A: "Top on my list for next year is the successful opening of four new Silver Line Metro Stations in Tysons Corner. I am working with stakeholders in the Tysons area to make sure employees and neighbors will be able to use the new stations through shared parking arrangements in commercial buildings near stations, as well as new bus service/routes and pedestrian access.
I'm also excited about new Express Connector Bus Service that will whisk travelers from VRE stations in Lorton, Burke and Springfield via the new Beltway Express (HOT) lanes into Tysons. The new service will be rolled out in January. Go to the following link for more information: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/expresslanes/. Throughout the next year my colleagues and I will continue our focus on the former Lorton prison site. This South County area is transforming into an exciting mixed-use town center, including the wonderful Arts Workhouse. Since 2002, when the U.S. Congress transferred the 2,300 acres of property at Laurel Hill to Fairfax County, the county has worked with residents and task forces to develop plans for future uses of the area. The approved Master Plan for the Adaptive Reuse Site at Laurel Hill (east of Route 123 and south of Silverbrook Road) creates a hub of community residences, workplaces, shopping and green space."
Cook: Transportation Funding Tops Wish List
Q: Headline for 2013?
A: We would love to hear (not that we think we are going to hear): State passes major transportation funding plan."
Q: Top priorities for state?
A: "A new transportation funding plan, economic development in the face of federal government's cutbacks, funding group homes for people with disabilities including those leaving the Northern Virginia Training Center, education funding and Medicaid reform."
Q: Challenges & opportunities?
A: "Transportation funding, county budget gap, federal 'cliff' fallout, school funding, Community Services Board reform and funding."
Q: Top issue facing the community?
A: "Transportation. I will continue to push for Fairfax County to play a larger role in transportation."
Q: Express lanes?
A: "Fantastic experience. These are a gem. Try them!"
Q: New Year's resolution?
A: "Attend more Nationals games. There's nothing like a winner!"
Corcoran: FBI on 'Most Wanted List'
Q: What headline, or headlines, would you love to see for Northern Virginia in the coming year?
"FBI Picks Fairfax"
"Fiscal Cliff Averted"
"[Insert company name] Selects Fairfax County for New Headquarters"
Q: What are--or should be--top priorities for our state legislators this session?
Sustainable transportation funding
Education policies that support workforce development, particularly in the STEM fields.
Q: What are some challenges/opportunities facing Northern Virginia in the coming year?
A: "Federal uncertainty, the 'fiscal cliff' and sequestration are posing critical challenges for Northern Virginia in the coming year. The Fairfax Chamber has been and will continue to advocate for elected leaders on both sides of the aisle to come together and compromise on sound policy for businesses and our nation. Incidentally, compromise is the same thing our elected leaders in Richmond need to do to fix the second biggest issue affecting Northern Virginia: transportation.
The biggest opportunity for Northern Virginia lies in our creative economy. Northern Virginia hubs many of the innovative businesses in the nation and the world. The opportunity exists for us to capitalize on the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation to continue to grow the regional economy into the future. Economic diversification will be key, especially in the health IT sector. "
Q: What do you consider to be the number one issue affecting our community, and how will the Fairfax Chamber play a role?
A: "When asked why they choose to headquarter or locate in Northern Virginia, businesses consistently cite the quality of the public schools system and a qualified workforce as the number one reasons for selecting Fairfax County. Our region stands to face a gap in the number of workers qualified in the STEM fields and available jobs. Preparing our students in these critical areas is of paramount importance. To address this, the chamber has assembled other chambers and organizations throughout Northern Virginia to create scalable systemic solutions to train students in the STEM disciplines and prepare them to be equipped for the workforce of the future."
Q: Have you driven on the Express Lanes?
A: "Yes. I would rate my experience as excellent. The Express Lanes are a great example of what can be accomplished when the private and public sector work together to solve a problem."
Drummond: In a Word--Gridlock
Q: What headline, or headlines, would you love to see for Northern Virginia in the coming year?
A: "Kitty Pozer Park Opens in Downtown City of Fairfax, Creating Renewed Interest in Restaurants, Shops"
Q: What are--or should be--top priorities for our state legislators this session?
A: "Providing a forward-thinking plan to fund transportation projects, supporting legislation that gives local government more autonomy and focusing on issues that matter most to Virginians, not 'show' bills that make headlines, but don't create jobs or improve our quality of life."
Q: What are some challenges/opportunities facing Northern Virginia in the coming year?
A: "In a word: gridlock. Political gridlock in Washington, D.C. will have a continuing negative impact on the Northern Virginia economy and transportation gridlock continues to dampen residents' quality of life."
Q: What do you consider to be the number one issue affecting our community? How will you address it?
A: "Balanced growth and development in the City of Fairfax. We have a number of housing and retail development projects coming before the City Council that could positively alter the city's future. We need the community's input on what they want their community to look like."
Q: Have you driven on the Express Lanes?
A: "No, but I certainly can see why people would want to take it if the Beltway is jammed."
Q: New Year's resolutions?
A: "Like just about everyone else, I'll be trying my best to eat better and exercise more. We have great gyms and trails in the City of Fairfax so there's no reason I can't make it happen."
Herrity: Transportation As a Priority
Q: What headline, or headlines, would you love to see for Northern Virginia in the coming year?
A: "VDOT announces Express Lanes Project for I-66 Giving Commuters Transportation Choices"
Q: What are--or should be--top priorities for our state legislators this session?
A: "Coming together as a delegation to solve some of our transportation funding shortfall."
Q: What are some challenges/opportunities facing Northern Virginia in the coming year?
A: "Traffic congestion, sequestration (and/or the inevitable cuts in the federal budget), and the county's budget shortfalls projected for the next several years. On transportation, Fairfax County has the opportunity to go back to our traditional way of funding new infrastructure--developer proffers. Our state delegation has an opportunity to come together as a region and identify existing and new funding that can be used to fund a state priority--transportation. There is also opportunity for using our scarce resources wisely, and partnering with the private sector to get goals accomplished. Bringing the Express Lanes to I-66 would offer congestion relief with a way to pay for it and give commuters transportation choices. With the coming budget cuts we have the opportunity to further diversify our economy in Fairfax County and the county's projected budget shortfalls provide an opportunity to correct the structural imbalances in the current budget."
Q: What do you consider to be the number one issue affecting our community?
A: "Outside of sequestration, the ever-present problem of traffic congestion is this region's biggest issue. Outside of the issues I mentioned before (Express lanes for I-66 and the focus of proffer dollars on transportation), I believe we have to begin reducing the congestion on the Fairfax County Parkway. I was able to have the parkway's designation changed to a primary road in 2012 which should bring more state construction and maintenance resources and held a hosted a town hall to begin developing the vision for the future of the parkway. Hopefully we will be successful in converting these actions into additional capacity in 2012."
Q: Have you driven on the Express Lanes?
A: "I have and they are great. Not only do they give you a more predictable commute when you really need it, but the new entrances into Tysons help tremendously. They appear to be having a positive impact on the regular lanes as well. I am hoping the county's new Connector express bus routes that start in January will reduce congestion in the regular lanes even more and that eventually we will see slug lines into Tysons."
Q: New Year's resolutions?
Keep off the weight I lost during last year's surgery.
Continue to proactively serve the residents of Fairfax County.
Manney: 'Pain We Can Agree to'
Q: Top headline for 2013?
A: "Express Lanes and Silver Line Unlock Gridlock."
Q: Top legislative priority?
A: "The top priority for the 2013 General Assembly must be finding a long-term sustainable transportation funding source for NOVA and the commonwealth. The answer is going to be 'what pain can we agree to' because there is no solution that doesn't hurt."
Q: Challenges and opportunities?
A: "I think the economy will continue to be our biggest challenge, but as bad as it may be elsewhere I believe NOVA still has more opportunities for growth. Being this close to Washington, D.C. does have its benefits."
Q: What do you consider to be the number one issue affecting the community?
A: "We're going to see a lot of revitalization and economic development come to life in the Greater Springfield area in 2013. Its impact on our community could be a bit overwhelming for some. The Greater Springfield Chamber will work with property owners, developers, DOT and our elected officials to roll out the welcome mat."
Q: Express Lanes?
A: "I have my E-ZPass Flex but haven't yet had a need to use the Express Lanes. But look for my Subaru going up and down, up and down, and up and down the lanes during my two free weeks in January!"
Q: New Year's resolution?
A: "Ask me my New Year's resolution in July. In the meantime, I've got too much to do to spend time planning what I need to do."
Marsden: State Credit Card Maxed Out
Q: Top headline for 2013?
A: "Governor McDonnell eliminates Route 460 funding and invests in lower tolls on Dulles Toll Road." Nobody uses the current 460, why would they use the new one?
Q: Top legislative priority?
A: "Transportation. Without new funding sources we are in trouble. The state credit card is maxed out; our construction dollars are being diverted to maintenance; we soon will not qualify for our federal highway match. Our 'Best State to do Business' rating is headed south and Rt. 460 will not help! Pay attention to Senator John Watkins (R- Powhatan) bill to provide new funding ($733 billion). It is brilliant and won't cost the average Virginian much of anything."
Q: Top opportunity?
A: "Our greatest opportunity is to finally address our violence problem. Let's make sure gun owners are responsible to keep their firearms out of the wrong hands by holding them civilly accountable if they allow them to be stolen or misappropriated and used in a crime through carelessness. Finally, require background checks on gun purchasers conducting private sales at gun shows. A no-brainer."
Q: Express Lanes?
A: "Express lanes are great. I work in Bethesda and live in Burke and the commute is much easier as people are using these lanes enough to make life easier for those of us in the regular lanes. I want to throw them flowers."
Q: Resolution?
A: "I will not eat anything that comes on a toothpick in Richmond this session and will work out at the YMCA every day… sure."
McKay: Increasing Needs, Shrinking Funding
Q: What headlines would you love to see for Northern Virginia in the coming year?
Tolled to Death, Virginians Revolt Against Inadequate State Transportation Funding
General Assembly Votes for Sensible Transportation Funding to Northern Virginia
Monster Pothole Swallows 18-Wheeler… State Road Funding Wake Up Call
Virginia Elects a Governor With a History of Working Across Party Lines
General Assembly Drops Divisive Social Issues in Favor of the People's Work
Springfield Mall Progress Continues; Community Eager for Re-Opening Next Year
GSA Dinosaur Makes Way for New FBI Headquarters in Springfield
Schools' Commitment to Helping Struggling Schools and Students Succeed Pays Off
Q: What are, or should be, top priorities for our state legislators this session?
Getting a handle on our Northern Virginia transportation crisis
Funding our education system and human services safety net
Q: What are some challenges/opportunities facing Northern Virginia in the coming year?
Economic development opportunities from BRAC, the Silver Line, Springfield Mall, and possibly a move to the Springfield GSA site by the FBI.
Challenges: same as above because of our crumbling transportation infrastructure.
Continuing to responsibly pull out of economic decline by not destroying our highly regarded local services: police, schools, human services, parks and libraries, etc.
Q: What do you consider to be the number one issue affecting our community?
A: "Where you stand depends on where you sit, so one person's number one issue may be number 15 on a neighbor's list. However, I am very concerned about how we will balance our increasing needs (education, human services and transportation) with our shrinking funding. My colleagues and I on the county board will be doing our best to craft a sustainable budget and we'll be lobbying our state and federal partners for the support we deserve."
Q: Have you driven on the Express Lanes?
A: "I have not. They are a good alternative for those who can afford them but they in no way should relieve the state from its neglect of our roads and imposing tolls on our community."
Q: New Year's resolutions?
A: "Professional: to continue to dedicate myself to representing the residents of Lee District and Fairfax County, and to find ways to maintain our quality of life and essential services in the face of federal and state cuts.
Personal: To listen to my wife when she tells me to cut back on coffee and to make sure that regular trips to the gym make it onto my busy calendar."


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Canadian social psychologist Jamie Gruman is proposing a new way of achieving nirvana: Do nothing.
Instead, live in the moment and embrace the "serene and contented acceptance of life as it is, with no ambitions of acquisition, accomplishment or progress toward goals," said Gruman, co-founder of the newly created Canadian Positive Psychology Association, a network of scholars and academics studying human well-being and happiness.
Psychology has long focused on our inner torment: understanding why people get depressed or anxious, and how to alleviate it. The emphasis has been on "disorders," "deficits," "neuroses" and the need for "therapy."
Positive psychology emphasizes strengths more than illness. It focuses on happiness, well-being, resilience, empathy, gratitude and forgiveness — how to "flourish" as a human. One idea, said Frank Farley, an Edmonton native and a past president of the American Psychological Association who studies heroism and personality, is that maybe it can inoculate people against mental distress.
More than a decade after its founding, the field is undergoing something of a revival. The neuroscience behind it is advancing. Researchers are finding links between positive emotions and a longer, healthier life span.
At the same time, the notion of a healthy national psyche is being embraced more openly by economists, politicians and political scientists around the globe, including in Canada, where, for example, Green Party leader Elizabeth May recently introduced a private member's bill in the House of Commons meant to develop a set of indicators to measure "the real health and well-being of people." A United Nations expert panel earlier this year called for nations around the globe to track the happiness of their people, arguing that economic wealth doesn't equal psychological health.
Except for those living below the poverty line, "the correlation between money and happiness is almost non-existent," said Gruman, an associate professor of organizational behaviour at the University of Guelph.
"We're trying to find out what makes people happy," Gruman said, "because we've learned it isn't money."
Science is searching for prescriptions for happiness at a time when North American adults increasingly are being medicated with anti-depressants.
According to new figures released exclusively to Postmedia News by market research firm IMS Brogan, Canadian pharmacists dispensed 40.2 million prescriptions worth $1.7 billion for anti-depressants in 2011 — a 7.5 per cent increase over 2010.
Over the last five years, the use of anti-depressants has increased on a per-person basis in every province except Prince Edward Island. Of the 40.2 million prescriptions dispensed across the nation last year, Quebec had the largest share (14.2 million) followed by Ontario (13.8 million) and B.C. (4.1 million).
In all, Canadians made 7.9 million visits to a doctor for symptoms of depression in 2011, according to IMS Brogan.
Gruman said positive-psych isn't the Pollyannaish, "lollipops-and-rainbows" approach to living that some critics dismiss it as.
"It's about living the best possible life. I don't think that only understanding pathology and misery leads us to knowing how to live the best possible life we can."
Humans have an innate tendency to focus on the negative, he said, and there's an evolutionary reason for that.
"When you're feeling good, that's the body's signal that everything is hunky-dory. When you're feeling upset or anxious or scared, that's your body's way of telling you something is wrong. So it's evolutionarily adaptive for us to be drawn to the negative — it helps us survive.
"When there's a sabre-toothed tiger running after you, it's healthy to be scared. You're going to run away and you're going to live."
A healthy dose of pessimism is appropriate at times, he said, adding that life "necessarily requires admitting the negative and recognizing the negative and respecting the negative."
"But it also involves trying to understand, when you're not dying of cancer, when you're not suffering your heart attack, when you're not suffering depression, when you have a positive moment, how do you make the most of those moments?"
Dr. Adam Anderson is Canada Research Chair in Affective Neuroscience at the University of Toronto. Anderson said a part of the brain called the medial prefrontal cortex is activated in response to positive emotions. "You find it in jazz musicians improvising," he said.
If that is the brain's "positivity muscle," can we cultivate it? In randomized, controlled trials, his team has found that mindfulness meditation alters the brain; it changes the activity in the prefrontal cortex.
"Some people are lucky and have the right genes, we think, to be able to live the good life. And, if you don't, you have to exercise in some way to try to boost that," Anderson said.
Some equate the good life with constantly seeking the next pleasure, which Anderson said is like an addiction. "That's like saying a cocaine addict has a really good model for living the good life because they're trying to maximize the number of pleasures they have."
Anderson said it's not about seeking out or wanting things, "but to explore. To be creative, to play."
The function of happiness isn't to be happy, said Anderson, who isn't a positive psychologist but who will be a featured speaker at the Canadian Positive Psychology Association's inaugural conference this month in Toronto. "It's evolution's way of saying, go out and discover new things. Go play, go explore."
Not everyone is enthused by the rush to "positivity." All of us struggle with a tension "between our own dark feelings and the grating call of the bright, shiny, happy world," said Eric Wilson, author of Against Happiness. Self-help books can further guilt us into thinking, "I'm not happy enough."
But Anderson said the word "happy" seems "so loaded and confused."
Our economy is built on selling happiness through consumption, he argued — and that increasing depression could, paradoxically, be a fallout of seeking happiness.
"If you go out seeking happiness and you don't find it — you desire something, you assume that's going to make you happy, you get it and you're not happier, or you're happier for a little bit of time, ultimately, that will make you depressed," he said.


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Finally! Years ago, well 17 months ago, I reviewed the Asus X48 Rampage Extreme and promptly fell in love with the board. I then proceeded to solely use that board for the next 9 months, it was that good. Roughly a year ago Brian Wallace reviewed the Asus X58 Rampage II Extreme. In my opinion the Rampage II Extreme felt like it had lost the magic contained within the affectionately nicknamed REX. But don't worry, with this third REX the magic is back and stronger than ever.
Like those awesome custom heatsinks? You want a matching pair and board? Well tough, they are a combination of old RAM and chipset heatsinks as the retail heatsink for the Rampage III Extreme isn't available. In fact the board we have today is considered a pre-production sample with a work-in-progress BIOS. That however doesn't mean that this is a half-working board. If anything you could consider it a sleeper board and in the short time I've had it on my bench I've constantly raised an eyebrow in shock.
So, I mentioned that I felt the Rampage II Extreme had lost the magic. This was most likely due to the guys at EVGA absolutely knocking one out of the park with their X58 E759 Classified and taking the enthusiast overclocking scene by storm. Without the Classified I suspect the Rampage II Extreme may have been THE board to have. That hopefully will all change this March when the Rampage III Extreme hits retail. Let's now take a visual tour of the new REX.
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On Monday August 12th, Cedric the Entertainer hosted the launch of The Inaugural Cedric "The Entertainer" Celebrity Golf Classic at the world class Spanish Hills Country Club in Camarillo.
The charity fundraiser benefited The Kyles Family Foundation, The Brotherhood Crusade of Los Angeles and The Boys and Girls Club of Camarillo in support to provide much needed services and programs aiding youth and their families.
Cedric the Entertainer's career successes have solidified him as one of the premier entertainers in the world. As a philanthropist, he is committed to "Using Laughter to Build Character" changing the lives of countless young people nationwide.
The Inaugural Celebrity Golf Classic teed off at 10am, after a continental breakfast and a putting contest, followed by a noon BBQ lunch, catered by the It's in the Sauce food truck.
Cedric the Entertainer and his celebrity guests enjoyed greens, and the spectacular views of the Topatopa Mountains, the surrounding countryside and the Pacific Ocean as they took on the scenic championship golf course.
Sponsors were present around all the holes, including: Xerox, Mattel, Brand Jordan, Nestle, Ketel One, Cedric's 'Who Ced Hats' hat line, and Ludacris' Ear Buds. Other sponsors included: BMW, Cigars L'Atelier, Crown Royal, Canteen Vending, California Private Lending, Red Stripe, Guinness Beer, Simi Valley Ford, Wiki Wiki Shave Ice, and Abe the Jeweler.
GBK created their renowned Thank You lounge for celebrity guests, receiving a variety of items, including: luxury headsets by Sir Ike Audio (sirikeaudio.com), Spanx Inc. for Men (Spanx.com), 2K Gaming (2kgames.com), Fit 365 (Fit365.com), Milena's Candles (Milenaboutique.com), Bread Basket Cake Company (Breadbasketcake.com), and Jalisco's Mobile Taco Truck (Jaliscosmobiletacotruck.com), amongst others.
After about 5 hours of competitive golfing, the beautiful Spanish style clubhouse hosted a cocktail reception and awards ceremony following the tournament. The highlight of the evening was the silent and live auction, which raised $25,000 for the chosen charities. Items auctioned included a Master's jacket, signed by the Masters winners, raising $6,000. A package to play in a foursome with NFL Players Eric Dickerson and Marcus Allen at Sherwood Country Club was also auctioned off.
The Kyles Family Foundation (KFF), The Boys and Girls Club of Camarillo, and The Brotherhood Crusade were each presented with a $10,000 check and US Bank made a pledge of $5,000.
Guests and celebrities in attendance enjoyed their day on the golf course, and at the clubhouse. Cedric the Entertainer inspired his guests to become great citizens of the world, affecting the lives of so many others. As Cedric would say: "Laughter is a great tool; let's put it to work."
Guests included: Don Cheadle, Barry Bonds, Rick Fox, Dondre Whitfield, Duane Martin, Dr. J, Flex Alexander, Jerry Rice, Salli Richardson, Willie Gault, Eric Dickerson, Ronnie Lott, Rodney Peete, Michael Finley, Al Joyner, Bobby Grich, David Justice, Ed Moses, Jim Plunkett, Kathleen Bradley, Marcus Allen, Pete Shaw, Richard Dent, Vince Coleman, Willie Buchanon, Jason Seymour, and many others.
The Kyles Family Foundation (KFF) is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 tax exempt organization, founded in 2009. The foundation was established for the purpose of teaching life skills, such as healthy eating, physical education, and academics to urban youth throughout the nation – "To build confidence and self-esteem enabling them to navigate through life with a sense of purpose."
The Boys and Girls Club of Camarillo provides programs for young people between the ages of six and eighteen that will inspire them to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, caring citizens. For more information: www.bgccam.org
The Brotherhood Crusade is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit institution founded in 1968 to provide necessary resources, program services and a voice of advocacy to traditionally underserved communities. For more information: www.brotherhoodcrusade.org


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Sunday Supper: Goat Curry Recipe
Cooking projects for people who'd like nothing more than to spend a sunday afternoon surrounded by the wonderful aromas of the kitchen.
Editor's note: Each Saturday afternoon we bring you a Sunday Supper recipe. Why on Saturday? So you have time to shop and prepare for tomorrow.
Anyone who likes lamb should love goat; the flavor is similar, but with a little more character. The inherent toughness of the meat lends itself well to long, slow cooking, and the strong flavor of the meat can stand up to the assertive curry and chili seasoning in this dish. I always serve this curry with brown rice, but white works just as well - and any sort of cold beer goes a long way with this supper. As always be careful when working with hot peppers, use rubber gloves if you have them or just be diligent about washing your hands and cleaning your work surface. And don't touch your face!
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- Yield:4
- Active time: 30 minutes
- Total time:3 hours 30 minutes (plus overnight)
- 2 pounds goat meat
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 hot chili (of your choice, if you like it hot go with Serrano, or scotch bonnet if you can find one)
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 small bunch thyme, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon curry powder
- vegetable oil for searing
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1 cup chopped potato
- Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
- Cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)
- Scallions, sliced (optional garnish)
Combine goat, garlic, chili, lime juice, thyme, allspice, salt and curry powder in a large dish. Toss together and marinate overnight.
Preheat oven to 325°F. Heat a large drizzle of vegetable oil in a braising dish over medium-high heat, remove goat from marinade (reserve marinade), and sear in batches until meat is brown on all sides. Reserve meat. Add onion and green pepper to braising dish and cook until beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Add goat, reserved marinade, and chicken stock to the onion/pepper mixture and bring to a simmer. Cover with lid and place in preheated oven until goat is tender, about 3 hours.
When goat is tender, remove from the oven. If the goat has bones, remove from cooking liquid and when cool enough to handle, carefully remove them. Add coconut milk tomato, peas, and cooked potato, and simmer over medium heat until potato is tender and liquid is thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve over rice, garnished with cilantro and scallions with lots of cold beer.
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