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UPDATE: Groupon deal is dead, LivingSocial deal still active.
Through Groupon or LivingSocial you can purchase $25 of Uber credits for just $5 – ultimately giving you $20 free. Keep in mind though this is for NEW CUSTOMERS ONLY, unfortunately.
I've written about Uber before and essentially it is an "On-demand car service that allows everyone to have a private driver experience through iPhone, SMS, and web based requests." It is less expensive than a car service, but slightly more expensive than a yellow cab. Your credit card is stored in your account so there is no exchange of money at the end of the ride. A 20% gratuity is automatically added as well. While I've used Uber here and there, my friends in other cities swear by it. For me in NYC, I am typically able to walk outside, put my hand out and a cab is ready for wherever I need to go. In
many most cities this is not the case and an at-your-service car service is very much needed. Additionally, tip is included and no cash or credit card is needed – everything is linked to your account. The cars are also extremely new/clean, and the company will even text you with the drivers name for extra security.
So now back to the deal (and make sure to pay attention as it is two-fold):
- Via Groupon or LivingSocial you can purchase a $25 Uber credit for $5. As mentioned, this is is for new Uber customers only.
- Now, for new Uber members, which you all must be to jump on the first deal, you can get a free $10 in credit just by signing up! This sign up must come from an existing member (the referrer receives a $10 credit as well after you take your first Uber trip). This will really make the deal $35 for a $5 purchase, so ultimately $30 in free credits!
To get the credits from a referral and Groupon/LivingSocial deal: You must first sign up for Uber with the referral link. When you are signing up there is a promotion box where you leave the referral name from the referral link you use. Then, purchase the Groupon deal and you will receive a voucher number. Do not click the uber sign up link that is given, instead sign into your account that you just created and click on the "Promotions" tab. In the promotions box enter the voucher number.
Also, if you are in the Chicago area, I posted yesterday about a way to get two free rides this weekend (up to $30 each).
Check out the uber website (uber.com to learn more about fares and available cities – they are now international!). The promotional value of the Groupon deal is available through 120 days after purchase – so if purchased today then will be valid through mid-March. The promotional value of the LivingSocial deal is available February 4, 2013.
Enjoy your Uber deal and discounted taxi/car service!


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Such beautiful and inspiring work, every new photograph you post to either Facebook or your website I am forever in awe.
I often wonder what your post production processes are for your Portraits of Strangers? Whether you leave them bare of if hours of Photoshop goes into these portraits?
Many thanks,

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Add a water sports package to any lesson type to get the most out of your day with Pacific Surf School!
In an extremely comfortable boat that fits up to 8 people, XM radio and hot water to rinse off in after your time out in riding the wake! If this sounds like its something for you then let's pull the anchor and set off!
Kick back and enjoy the refreshments, listen to some tunes, soak up the sun, and enjoy the breath taking views while sailing under the sun-kissed skies of San Diego! Wake surfing is the perfect way to end the day!


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Video: The Science of the Six-Pack
Straight from the lab: The 6 moves proven to sculpt flat abs. Watch Equinox instructor Gregg Cook dominate the only set of toners you'll ever need.
It seems safe to say that we have all agreed to move beyond the sit-up. That decidedly old-school approach to ab work is not, nor will ever be the path toward what has become the Holy Grail of body betterment: The six-pack. So how do you sculpt the elusive tight, toned middle? Well, by following the scientific principles of body mechanics in their simplest form of course:
"Research shows that you should always train for good mobility in the upper portion of the core and good stability in the lower portion of the core," says Geralyn Coopersmith, an exercise physiologist and head of the Equinox Fitness Training Institute, "With this foundation, you are able to build a core that functions in peak condition, meaning it's able to flex, rotate, laterally flex and extend. Research shows that a fit core is most responsive, so muscles will turn on automatically and be engaged no matter what you're doing."
Such was the basis for the killer core workout in the video above created by Equinox senior creative program manager for group fitness Lisa Wheeler. "The best moves will have one focus, like rotation for example, but while one muscle group is rotating, others are stabilizing and/or mobilizing to move the body synergistically," says Wheeler, "That's going to give you a much deeper abdominal workout than, say, crunches, during which most of the rest of the body is not engaged except the rectus abdominis, which is actually the most superficial muscle in the abdominal bunch."
See what he means in the video above, shot in the penthouse at the Royalton hotel in New York City, then feel the burn yourself by clicking through the slideshow below for how-to descriptions of each move. Do 3 sets of the indicated reps 3 times per week on non-consecutive days. Bring the moves with you. Download pdf instructions.


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Before Applying a New Credit Card
July 18, 2008
Want to Apply for a New Credit Card… Think twice because Credit Card is not just the ordinary Card, it's what your whole financial planning revolves around, your hard earned money must be utilized and saved well for utilization in future, so better think about its important aspects like available Credit Cards in the market, special offer on Credit Cards and Credit Cards with low interest rate. As there are numerous kinds of Credit Cards available, it's must to review Credit Cards available. One must do the comparison of all types of Credit Cards before opting for one. If you do require the Card for spending on regular requirements like shopping, gasoline, air travel etc. then you should go for specific cards only so that you can earn the reward points on every purchase.
One can also apply for Credit Cards online and there is good number of websites to help you out in choosing a best Credit Card for you. These websites do have ratings, reviews and comparison of Credit Cards in easy to understand language. These sites do provide the facility to apply for Credit Card Online too and applying on these sites is free too.


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Golden Dawn New York Exclusive Translation.
On March 6th, Ilias Kasidiaris called out "Minister of Public Order" Nikos Dendias for what he and the rest of the corrupt coalition Government of traitors are, "A Government of liars and thieves".
As always, the truth hurts. When there is no counter-argument the truth must be silenced. Today they yell and they scream, they turn off microphones and speak over our spokesperson. They jail and defame our MPs… to silence those voices that speak the truth.


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Are you a great music lover? Or just crazy about football?
Set off to Manchester right now!
Everyone thinks that Manchester is a typical city of UK, but only few people know that this is a great musical and football capital of Britain!
If you are a music fan, or a football enthusiast, you will definitely have plenty of things to do in Manchester during your visit.
So, don't lose an exclusive chance to make a trip you have dreamed of! All you need is to make several steps:
– arrive to Manchester;
– get your rental car;
– enjoy the trip.
It's very easy! And now be ready to check out some musical and football attractions which will make you happy.Just set the position in your GPS navigator and let's go!
1. Band On The Wall
Location: 25 Swan Street,The Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 5JZ
GPS Position: 53.485223, -2.234026
Band on the Wall is an awesome venue based in the Northern Quarter of Manchester city center. It offers jazz, world roots, folk, soul and reggae programs most nights of the week – this is Manchester's favorite live music venue! It also has 2 bars and a great food menu. There is a car parking after 6 PM on both sides of Swan Street where Band on the Wall is located!
Ticket options: $10-50
Working hours:usually from 7-7.30 PM to midnight
2. The Blue Cat Cafe
Location: 25 Swan Street, The Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 5JZ
GPS Position: 53.423176, -2.185109
Blue Cat Cafe is another of the city's favorite music venues! Visited quite often by the city bohemia the club showcases original and upcoming acts based on a very strict policy of original music only. You will not find any cover or tribute bands playing on its stage, instead you will be able to enjoy some of the finest of upcoming local and touring acts!
Ticket options: Free
Working hours:daily from 7 PM to 11 PM
Free parking is available – please, check parking signs.
3. Bridgewater Hall
Location: Lower Mosley Street Manchester, Lancashire M2 3WS
GPS Position: 53.474928, -2.248915
Bridgewater Hallis not a small music club. Hosting all major events in the city, old concert hall presents roughly 300 events a year with the best of classical music, jazz, rock and pop! Alive with music in Bridgewater Hall!
Ticket options: $15-50
Working hours:daily performances usuallybegin at 1.30 PM or 7.30 PM
The nearest car parkingis Park Avenue.
4. Old Trafford Stadium
Location: Sir Matt Busby Way, Manchester M16 0RA
GPS Position: 53.462389,-2.293687
Step inside the legend! Go behind the scenes at Old Trafford and see the stadium through the eyes of Manchester United greats themselves. Take part in a tour of the stadium and walk in the footsteps of the twice European champions as you sit in their changing rooms and walk through the tunnel and onto the sacred turf! Manchester United Museum is also included!
Ticket options: $30 for tour
Working hours:7 days a week from 09:40 to 16:30 except on match days.
Free parking!
5. National Football Museum
Location: Urbis Building, Cathedral Gardens, Todd St, Manchester, Greater Manchester M4 3BG
GPS Position: 53.462389, -2.293687
The National Football Museum in Manchester is considered the world's best football museum and has an unbelievable collection of football artifacts, archives and is FREE to enter! But why not buy a ticket for the "Football Plus Experience" and test your reactions, skills and nerve in the Wembley Penalty Shootout or give your best shot at the Match of the Day Commentary Challenge!
Ticket options: Free, "Football+" ticket – $24
Working hours:Monday – Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM; Sunday 11 AM – 5 PM
How to get a rental car in Manchester?
Rental car is the best choice for your journey.You can relax and forget about taxis or any public transport. Get to any spot in few minutes by a rental vehicle!
It's very easy to rent a carin Manchester. The best way is to pick it up directly at the local airport. Just follow this link http://uk.rentalcars24h.com/manchester-airport to check out helpful advice according to car rental at Manchester Airport and find the answers to the points of the cheapest cars to rent and the most reliable car rental companies represented at the Manchester Airport Arrival Hall.
See you in Manchester!
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Drive Careful- Baby birds are on the streetSlow – Children at Play
Sometimes we think the world revolves around us because we're so busy rushing here and there, and we can be very impatient with things that get in our way. Sometimes birds think the world revolves around them. They forage for food, guard territories, and raise large families in the spring. They don't have time to be bothered with their surroundings.
As a result you may have noticed more birds in the road trying to outrun cars. Harried parent birds and newly fledged babies don't know automatically what cars are or how fast they move. Please drive very carefully.
Each year 60 million to 80 million bird deaths are attributed to cars. Right now you have to watch for wildlife that crosses (or stands still in) the road. Don't just assume that they'll get out of the way in time. Statistics show that half the birds born this summer won't survive a year.
•98 million to 980 million fatal collisions with buildings and windows
•130 million to more than one billion fatal collisions with high-tension lines
•60 million to 80 million deaths caused by automobiles
•4 million to 50 million fatal encounters with communications towers
•72 million birds each year are killed by toxic chemicals, including pesticides
•Domestic cats are estimated to kill hundreds of millions of birds each year
•15 million birds a year in N. America are killed in managed annual hunts
•20,000 to 37,000 fatal collisions with wind turbines
It seems crazy that a robin thinks he can outrun my car, but I slow down to give him a chance. In return I hope he controls the pesky bug population in my area.
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- Michigan DNRE asking drivers to watch out for bald eagles http://bit.ly/KnxQJu
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The following is conversation from Semjase a Plejaren extraterrestrial with contactee Billy Meier. it reveals the truth of initiating real mental and spiritual development through self analysis, self awareness, and contact with the Spirit of Creation.
25. Again and again the human living in clarity of consciousness would produce in himself, anew, the strong perception that the Creational is far more real than his body's feelings.
34. He can strike hindrances in which he suddenly has no sense and taste any more for the necessary material things, yet he never loses the taste and sense for the creational because he knows that the Creation embodies the true BEING.
35. Only a human who fights hard for consciousness (goods) and spiritual goods and progress, for knowledge, truth, logic, wisdom and love harvests mighty fruit of a spiritual and consciousness kind, because they do not simply fall into his lap.
36. First, before the first results would be obtained, it is required that the spiritual-intellectual manner of thinking must learn the path of creational thinking and recognize its absolute correctness and determination.
37. Yet when these first results come about then the cognizant one steps onward with great steps and expands himself in spirit and consciousness to a factor of power.
46. Again and again he produces in himself the strong perception that something is there which gives him immeasurable power and makes him free from unreal assumptions; (it is) the truth of Creation.
47. Always again and again the human produces in himself the strong perception that he finds, in the ocean of creational light, his wisdom, his knowledge, truth, logic and love, which for him first entirely enables the BEING of life.
48. The joy of the human who is turned towards Creation exists as a result of his reverence produced from the creational and Creation; (it is) this, in which he accepts the almighty will in the creational laws and turns the absolute determination of these laws to his own determination and practically employs them.
50. The only way to learn exists in the unremitting efforts and striving to obtain higher spiritual and consciousness cognitions and to bring the capabilities into application which have unfolded through this.
53. Day after day, month after month and year after year the human who is devoted to the spirit calls on the Creational and thereby gains in knowledge, wisdom, love, logic, truth and power, until he finally experiences the Creational in himself, and may get the full useful value of it, whereby it would be more real to him that the feelings of his body.
78. He who is a human living according to the spirit attempts constantly to maintain himself always, and under all circumstances, in the vibrational realm of creational motions.
80. In this manner he proceeds so far along until the creational essence in him has produced the absolute determination of defence against the negative.
86. He immediately transforms even the most negative thoughts that come and want to destroy his spiritual-intellectual thoughts, into creational power and wisdom.
87. So he makes everything creational and carries it as a block of power in himself.


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This was my New Year's Eve FB status at the end of last year:
Okay 2013, show me what you've got! I'm ready for you. I intend to have less crazy, more focus, more love, more laughter, more sex (or any!), less Facebook (I mean it this time!!), more writing, more savings, less STUFF, more friends, more good music, more dancing, less regrets, more good times, more exercise, and more cooking/less junk food (but not less chocolate), so I hope that's what you had in mind. That being said, if you choose to give me even half of what I asked for, I'd be happy!
Happy New Year my treasured friends and family! oxox
Hmmm…well, you know what? Reading this a year later, I feel like a little bit of a bada$$! I am happy to say that most of what I wanted I got this year. (The only thing that let the team down was the "more/any sex". Boo! As I noted on THIS year's year-end wrap-up: no man means no man problems, so it's still a win for me…kinda!)
I had such a great year. I'm not saying that bad things didn't happen, but I had SO many things to be happy about. The best thing is that I worked for them – each and every single one.
- I paid off my debt
- I rode a bike
- I made a few fantastic friends
- I entertained at my house
- I cooked for my friends
- I experienced many proud moments with Kidlet
- I wrote the first draft of a book
- I found out I can live without cable TV
- I had my first out-of-town house guests
- I did a creative writing course that I paid for myself CASH
- I went on the most wonderful 3-week vacation paid for with CASH
- I grew out my hair
- I drastically improved the quality of my housekeeping
- I am getting better with my camera
- I started this blog
- I started listening to Trinidadian radio online
- I saved all my photos to online storage so I'll always have the memories
- I finished my NaBloPoMo challenge of one post a day for a month!!! Yay!
- I discovered I can write poetry. (What?!)
- I tried online dating (again!! grrr)
- I decluttered my house once and for all
- I was brave enough to try a new career path
Most importantly, though, I know now that, despite my innate insecurities, I am a pretty awesome person with a good heart.
Here's to hoping that 2014 will have more, more, more accomplishments that I can share in a year from now.
Always look at the positive!!! Be safe! Be happy! Be good! oxox
Happy New Year!!!
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|New Zealand soliders with Steyr rifles. From Wikipedia.
This is great news for the Upper Hutt community, as the army continues to be one of our major employers in our area and defence is top of mind for many citizens as a result.
The Government has given approval for the Ministry of Defence to conduct a competitive tender process to purchase an new rifle to replace the Steyr rifle with a new fleet of up to 8,800 rifles and associated accessories. The NZDF will trial short-listed weapons against the NZDF user requirements and a recommendation will be made to Cabinet early next year. The new rifle is expected to be introduced into service by 2016-17.


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Day 548 June 11th
Guest Review – Alpha Flight part 2 by Mini-Myte
Alpha Flight review #2
MINI-MYTE here again with a few follow up reviews of the complementing Alpha Flight boxed sets. Specifically, the TRU exclusive Box and Vindicator 2-pack from Marvel wave 14 and the second Alpha Flight 4-pack, exclusive to Action Figure Xpress (NYCC 2012) featuring Sasquatch, Snowbird, Aurora and Shaman.
First up is the Box and Vindicator exclusive 2-pack from TRU wave 14. The packaging is the standard Marvel window boxed format. The main cardboard color is green and features a star burst pattern on the front along with headshot control art of the two minimates contained within. The Minimate 10th anniversary logo is also featured near the top left of the window. The backside of the box also has the star burst pattern behind pics of the other minimates featured in wave 14 along with brief descriptions of Box and Vindicator.
This minimate represents the second version of the robot named Box. He features a metallic red and silver paint job on his removable armor. Underneath Box's helmet is a clear yellow plastic head (that of Madison Jeffries). Not totally sure of the reasoning behind a holographic head / hairpiece for Madison Jeffries. Box also comes packed with a box shaped hand blaster and a flaming rocket blast accessory.
Clad in red and white and prominently displaying the maple leaf, Vindicator is the spitting image of her husband Guardian (James Hudson). Along with her patriotic costume, Vindicator comes with not one, but two removable masks. Both masks feature ponytails and one has a blue visor while the other has an alternate red one. One downside to the red visored mask is that white paint used on the accessory did not hide the red plastic all that well and the mask itself appears pink in hand. Take the mask off and pop on the bonus hairpiece included to reveal Vindicator secret identity of Heather Hudson. Also included with Vindicator is a standard clear flight base.
The second AFX exclusive Alpha Flight minimates come packaged in the typical 4-pack box. Each minimate contained within can be seen through their respective window. The team's name is splashed across the front of the box in brightly coloured, bold lettering emphasized with a star burst pattern behind it. Near the top of the box is art work depicting Sasquatch, the Minimate 10th anniversary logo as well as the New York Comic Con logo.
The back side of the box feature a group shot of the team along with the team's name, star burst pattern and a brief description of the minimates included in the set. Also shown is a picture of the first Alpha Flight boxed set depicted near the bottom of the packaging. Shown are Guardian, Northstar, Puck and Marrina.
Up first in this set is the furry orange powerhouse Sasquatch. He comes clad in a bevy of tailor made parts. Sasquatch feature exclusive feet, hands / arms and a massive one piece head / chest / crotch piece. While the minimate is beautiful to look at, Sasquatch's articulation / pose-ability suffers because of his massive parts. I'm not even sure if DST could have created a more maneuverable Sasquatch without compromising the look of the character.
Aurora is twin sister of the mutant known as Northstar. Adorned with strategically placed star decals, this mate captures the look of Aurora's original costume perfectly. Pop on the cool "hand holding" accessory and you can pose Aurora along with her brother to recreate them manifesting their light making power.
For all you Alpha Flight purists out there, Aurora comes with not one, but two hairpieces (one black and one white). Over the years, Aurora has been depicted in the comic book world with black hair, but has popped up with a whiter look a few times. Kudos again to DST for paying homage to this little known fact. Like her brother, Aurora comes packed with the slimmer flight base.
The mystic warrior of Alpha Flight is featured in his original green and orange costume. He comes equipped with flared boots and belt / medicine pouch accessory. Shaman also comes with an original headband / hairpiece specific to him as well as a blue energy accessory to replicate his mystical powers. The one accessory that would have made this mate 100% perfect would have been a sculpted pair of crossed legs to recreate Shaman in one of his meditative states. Thanks to a little Photoshopping, I was able to achieve that look.
The half human half goddess known as Snowbird comes adorned in her character specific cape and headgear/ hairpiece. Personally I found that Snowbird's cape limits her poseability, but with a little dunking in some boiling water, you can reshape it ever so effectively to give her arms and legs a little more maneuverability. She also comes equipped with a flight base and a blue lightning accessory. Yet another "wish" accessory of mine would have been the inclusion of a flying snowy owl accessory to better represent Snowbird animal shape shifting powers.
Overview / Final word:
Both of these sets were perfect additions to the Alpha Flight minimate family last year. With the exception of Talisman, all us Marvel collectors were able to amass the entire AF roster in the same year. Not bad considering there are still a lot of character gaps in other existing Marvel teams.


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Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Survivors Speak: EMDR the Movie
Rock stations often have 'Two for Tuesday'. Today, I'm rockin' out.
Mike Burns has not only learned about and experienced EMDR for his own issues, he's become so intrigued by the modality he's making a movie about it. Anyone want to be an extra? Mike's always looking for survivors to participate in the film. You can contact him through the link below.
My story is one that like many others, is still unfolding. In 2006, I was exploring talk therapy and using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to look at some incidents from my life. I have memories that made deep impressions on me and that cause me great anxiety to recall.
Like many people new to mental healthcare, I didn't think therapy offered much hope beyond the psychosomatic: talking to others or trying more involved therapy might do some good, but anything could make you feel better, if you just believed enough. This is what I thought. Then, during the course of talk therapy my therapist and I agreed to try EMDR. I tried the protocol, using targets we discovered and the questions that follow, and something strange happened. Not only did the incident that I focused on lose its power and ability to provoke discomfort and anxiety, but the symptoms of a chronic disease I have also dramatically subsided, something that I noticed when I was still dismissive of EMDR's efficacy. But as time went by, the theory that it was all a coincidence- that my symptoms happened to roll back at the same moment as my most effective EMDR session- seemed less and less likely.
The more I've looked into it since, the more I've noticed that my story is not unique. I'm now convinced that the mind plays a central role in virtually all aspects of our overall health.
I now believe that we have much more power than we think we do, to affect our physical conditions by working through the anxieties and traumas of our past. Not only this, but I believe disease is a combination of environmental factors mixed with mental and emotional triggers, and expresses itself in a far more predictable way than we currently think. The research is developing quickly on these issues, and I think in the next few decades we will start to see this correlation much more clearly. I think David Servan Schreiber's new book, Anticancer, is one of the important statements on what exactly a holistic approach means from a scientific prospective and I think it's an invaluable resource for those interested in these topics.
My interest in these issues, combined with my audio visual background, has led me to explore them in the form of a documentary film project on EMDR. Rather than create an infomercial about the treatment, I'm interested in honestly exploring EMDR's limits and possibilities, and along the way possibly discovering what happened to me the day I had the breakthrough. One important thing I'm discovering is that EMDR is like most therapies in that it will work if you put in the effort. Unlike our fast-food, instant gratification culture, therapy cannot be handed to us like a pill. And it's often not painless either. It's a difficult journey, but if we have the stamina to take one step more than we took yesterday, we'll find our way on the path, whether it's EMDR or another therapy that provides the signposts.
If you're interested in EMDR and want to be a part of my film project, please see our site at emdrmovie.com.
4 comments:
- Elizabeth Stanfill said...
Therapy truly is a journey, like life. "Never give up," is the greatest affirmation/saying when you are striving to overcome.
- April 21, 2009 at 11:32 PM
When I had a relapse of my PTSD last year, suddenly a health problem I'd had for ages, (but which had vanished while I was doing yoga studies in Thailand for five weeks) made its reappearance.
At exactly the same time that a repressed memory resurfaced. Hardly a coincidence.
Here's a quote from Swami Satyananda Sarasvati: When you concentrate and try to unify the vagrant tendencies of your mind, sometimes you feel strain. Because of that strain, you get a headache or some other complaint.It isn't too much of a leap from this idea to the concept of the mind impacting on your health in general. And where health complaints are suppressed or ignored, they worsen.
Certainly, I've found both depression and PTSD playing out in very physical ways in my body, which forced me to get some preofessional help.
I think its a great idea to do a documentary on PTSD and EMDR - there really isn't enough out there on the topic from those who've experienced these things.
- April 22, 2009 at 2:19 AM
- Michele Rosenthal said...
@Svasti - Isn't it amazing how the body does this? How is gives a physical form to our pain? During my worst PTSD years my liver, stomach, and small intestine all dysfunctioned and sent me to the hospital for many tests and prcedures over the course of many years. And the docs could never diagnose anything. And then, big surprise - I cured my PTSD and the docs were shocked when my organs healed themselves. This is only one of the many reasons we really need to raise PTSD awareness in the medical community!
- April 22, 2009 at 8:20 AM
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Ask Peter: Suet and dumplings
My grandmother used to make the most delicious dumplings on top of stews and I know she used suet (which doesn't seem available these days). I don't have her recipe but do you have one with tips for the lightest, tastiest?
Peter wrote about suet dumplings a while back and we thought it a good idea to reprint it now for Andrea — while it's still stew and dumplings weather. You'll need to ask your butcher for suet - Editor.
Suet is the hard, white fat that surrounds the kidneys and loins of beef or sheep. So, if you're vegetarian, it's best avoided. What suet gives to baking, British especially, is a lightness and fluffiness that butter doesn't. A traditional steak and kidney pudding just wouldn't be the same with a butter pastry, although I have used butter myself. They need steaming for several hours in a covered pudding bowl and suet just manages to hold the pastry together really well.
Suet is likewise used in the traditional treacle pudding — again producing a lovely light texture — which does seem at odds from what one might expect, due to it being kidney fat.
As for suet dumplings — they are gorgeous things, aren't they? And unless you're eating a few kilos of them I think you should just go ahead and make them with actual suet and enjoy their loveliness. I've made suet-free ones for friends who didn't like the idea of "offal enrobing fat" dumplings and, though they were fine, they lacked the character of the original.
What suet gives to baking, British especially, is a lightness and fluffiness that butter doesn't.
Another clever way to make dumplings is to make a scone dough. I cooked at a private members' club in Chelsea for several years and we celebrated one New Year with a mutton stew. Bill, one of the chefs, braised mutton neck chops and lots of root vegetables for hours until tender, then placed the mixture into a roasting dish and placed herb and cheddar cheese scones on top, slightly overlapping.
They would have been about 1cm thick. This was loosely covered and baked in the oven for 30 minutes, then the top was taken off and baked until the scones were browned on the top. I'd never seen it done before but Bill assured me his family had always done it. Fabulous.
I've done a little investigating and, to be honest, suet isn't so much worse than butter in the health stakes that you should avoid it. It has more fat than butter, but then butter is composed of fat and water held in suspension — hence when you melt it there is always a little white liquid in the bottom of the pan. When looking at 100g of each, suet has around 10 per cent more saturated fat, but unless you're an Arctic sleigh dog (often fed suet for its energy reserves) you're not likely to be eating more than a few grams per serve.
If you're wanting to make the real deal, then here's what you need do.
Suet dumplings
- For enough dumplings for 6, allowing 2 each in a soup or a stew, rub 100g grated suet in to 150g self-raising flour as you would butter into a pastry dough. Season generously with salt and ground black pepper, adding any herbs you'd like and possibly some freshly grated horseradish or grain mustard.
- Make a well in the centre of the mixture and add enough cold water to bring the mixture together into a pliable, slightly moist but not sticky, dough. Tip on a bench and gently knead for 15 seconds, dusting the bench with extra self-raising flour as needed.
- Divide the dough in two and then roll each into a log about the diameter of a golf ball. Cut each log into six and then roll in a little more flour to a ball. Place the dumplings on top of the stew, no need to poke them in, and for soup just add to the simmering mixture.
- Put a lid on (or they'll dry out) and cook for at least 30 minutes. In soup, turn them every 10 minutes or so, for stew turn them over after 30 minutes.
If you make them smaller they'll need less cooking. I have friends who place them on a stew when it first comes to a simmer on top of the stove or in the oven, but I prefer to have the stew at least half-cooked before adding them.
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Why Digital Books Beat Physical Books
I love to read. And I still hear the debate come up as to whether digital books are better than physical books. In my case, I love to read and I absolutely love digital books. Why?
I love to highlight phrases, sentences or whole sections. When I highlight I am thinking "if I was to read just the highlights of this book as a refresher, what would I want to know… what really mattered here."
Now comes the great part…
You never know when you might want to recall your notes or where you will be when you want that information. Every highlight I have made is available from virtually any device. I simply login to my Amazon account (or Nook/Barnes and Noble for books I purchased there or on my original Sony Reader) and I can access the original texts with the highlights. Even better… to see just my highlights, I login to Amazon at https://kindle.amazon.com/your_highlights and, in a matter of seconds, I can be reviewing just my highlights from any book in my Kindle library. Brilliant!
If I want to make notes about sections or pages in the book I do so in Evernote or OneNote (especially when I want to write with a digital stylus.) I often paste the Kindle highlights into these digital notebooks and add discussion notes and questions if I am reviewing a book with friends. And the power of search makes even the handwritten notes easy and quick to find. In fact, the power of searching inside of notes, pdfs and documents has made the filing and tagging system less of a requirement.
When I read off my computer display I can easily zoom in or enlarge the text. This helps tired eyes. 🙂
And when I get tired of reading off a lit display and my eyes want and need a break… For this I am forever thankful for the E-Ink technology. Enter my Kindle Paperwhite (with the backlighting turned off, and in an area lit well enough to enjoy the "natural light on e-ink" view and not strain my eyes.)
Physical books are great too. I just find digital advantages outweigh them. And, speaking of outweighing them, the most dreaded boxes during our recent move were the ones labeled "Books". Those boxes almost always outweigh the others in our move. My back was super thankful for the digital books. Our devices let us keep a massive library with us. The library and our notes are accessible on all our devices without adding an ounce to the load.
What about those of you who already have a big library of physical books and want to change them to digital? I know several who have repurchased their books in digital form. There's a fairly new app called "Shelfie" that lets you take a picture of your physical books. If the publisher lets you have the digital version at low cost or no cost, you are then able to easily add it to your digital library. You can learn more here. You can get a free book when you sign up for Shelfie with promo code DAVJ1357.
From my first Sony Reader to my present Kindle Paperwhite plus the magazines I read on the Zinio app and everything I clip for reading in Evernote and OneNote, I am a digital guy.
Digital or Physical? What's your preference and why? I'd love to hear your thoughts on Twitter @DaveJaworski, Facebook or in the comments.


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Summer is my favorite time of year where I live. I live up in the high desert and our warm season isn't very long so I really love summer! This week we are showing you ideas for summer cards. One thing summer brings is time to be out in the garden and it's such a joy when I hear the familiar hum of a beautiful hummingbird buzz by. So for my card today I pulled out the gorgeous Hummingbirds set.
I stamped the fushia flowers first and then positioned my hummingbird to come take a sip of nectar. I watercolored the image using Tombow markers. I always use watercolor paper and a #4 round brush to paint with. My favorite way to get blended colors is to go wet on wet. You first wet the area you are working on with clean water and then drop in color which is also wet, hence the wet on wet term. It's always so magical to see how the colors blend and soften. For my sentiment I used the Happy Birthday from the Flower of the Month: Water Lily set.
I layered some cardstock underneath the image and then added some machine sewing. I hope you are feeling ready for summer if that is the next season for your neck of the woods. Have a great day!


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Instead, I want to draw attention to the army of other interpreters at the Games, the Liaison Interpreters. Unlike us conference interpreters huddled away in our booths, they wear smart uniforms and are to be seen walking around everywhere at all such international events. Some are temporarily professionals, some are volunteers. But they aren't engaged as interpreters and they aren't recognized as such. They're called hostesses and hosts. Of course they have a lot of other duties besides interpreting, but they usually have to be bilingual, and it's not sufficiently appreciated that translating and interpreting are often anciliary parts of other jobs (bilingual secretary, for example). For the Beijing Olympics, it was announced that
Members of international delegations in Beijing for the Olympic Games will be served in 55 different languages, according to the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad.In Montreal the hostesses and hosts were provided with pocket glossaries, one for each major sport, compiled by the Quebec Government's Office de la Langue Française.
An event like the Olympics gives spin-off, and so the interpreting jobs may be outside the Olympics organization itself. Here's part of a job ad by a private Vancouver firm:
To ensure the success of the entire Olympic Games experience, CoSport establishes a Hospitality Desk at all of our hotels staffed with knowledgeable CoSport employees to assist with any questions or requests and to ensure the comfort of our guests. If a package includes hosting services, guests will be escorted throughout the day by a bilingual host/hostess who can describe the history behind the many historical sites of Vancouver and provide updates on the latest Games information.
So with all those Liaison Interpreters around, why are Conference Interpreters needed? For one thing for the press conferences that follow each event. But few people realize how much conference work goes on behind the scenes before the Games even open. It's an opportunity for the world governing bodies of each sport to get together. I said I knew about soccer, which in those days few Canadians played, so I was assigned to a week of meetings of FIFA, as well as to a tense meeting of the International Olympics Committee over Taiwan's participation as "China".
To be continued.
For Nadia Comaneci, see Wikipedia.
Cosport. Welcome to the web site of the official hospitality services provider for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. http://www.cosport.com/about/ourservices.aspx.
55 languages spoken at Beijing Olympics. All About China, February 7, 2008. http://www.radio86.co.uk/beijing-2008/olympic-news/5205/55-languages-spoken-at-beijing-olympics.
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The Taiwan controversy. June 16, 1976. http://archives.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/topics/1316-7921/.


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My day was spent dealing with tradesmen & lots of driving around to places to compare prices (it's a little scary at how little stock so many shops put online!) so I wanted to be comfy, but also look fabulous because it's a day off work & that always requires fabulousness!!
What I wore was:
Boots are a hidden wedge ankle boot (so very comfortable to wear all day!) from Aldo, jeans are a fab dark green skinny jean-legging from Next, long & slouchy blush cardigan from Penneys, long sleeved grey top from Jack Wills (with a charcoal tank from TopShop under). The bag I used was my gorgeous green satchel from Zatchel.
'Til next time……


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The lights are dim, the incense is burning and you've rolled out your mat. As you salute the sun, it begins. Buzz, buzz,buzz.You ignore it and focus. Moving through to downward dog, another interruption looms. Once again, you focus on your breathing and block out the outside world. These days, distractions are ever present. Your routines become out of whack and the time you take for yourself starts to diminish. The desire for a new direction, rejuvenation and sense of calm wellbeing engulfs your thoughts and you know something needs to change.Whether you're looking for a refreshing weekend away or a spiritual journey, here are five of the top destinations for yoga holidays.
Nepal continues to captivate the hearts and imaginations of people all over the world. The untouched landscape and mighty mountain ranges creates an enlighteningjourney for all yogis. The expert yoga practitioners of Purna Yoga and Treks allow and encourage you toexperience all that Nepal has to offer through a gentle combination of trekking and yoga tours. With Purna Yoga and Treks you will follow a gentle trekking schedule, healthy yogic food, exercises to stretch muscles and ease breathing, en route massages and time to relax, reflect and enjoy the location.
You don't have to go far to revitalise. As most Australians know, our rural landscapes are truly one of a kind; drive a few hours and you're in another world. As far as yoga holidays go, the one that is a cut above the rest is Gaia Retreat and Spa, an award winning sanctuary nestled in the peaceful region of Byron Bay. Unlike other health retreats, you can attend at any time of the year and choose from a huge range of personalised packages.
When you think of ideal destinations for a yoga vacation, Ireland normally wouldn't be at the top of the list. However, we can't go past Clare Island Yoga Retreat Centre. Set on 240 acres of untamed wilderness, this haven is one of those all-too-rare centres run by true yogis. The philosophy at Clare Island Yoga Centre is sustainability, with solar panels, wood burning stoves, an organic farm and a private spring for fresh water. With a clear focus on Yin and Ashtanga yoga, it's the ideal place to get to know yourself again without any technological interruptions.
Costa Rica
A country rich in wildlife, Costa Rica is one of the most environmentally friendly countries in the world. What's even better, is that the creator of Prana Flow VinyasaYoga, Shiva Rae, holds a Winter Solstice and New Year Retreat every year in an amazing jungle and surf spot,Nosara. Shiva binds movement, myth, music, devotion and energy into her daily yoga sessions which bring the roots of yoga alive for modern day yogis. Along with a daily sunrise meditation, some adventurous jungle surfing, the Winter Solstice and New Year Retreat is one for the bucket list.
The epitome of spirituality can be found in India. My Adventure Store has an incredible Mountains and Mystics tour that will take you out of the hustle and bustle to navigate through the foothills of the world's highest mountains. This tour is known for giving people an in-depth understanding of India's complex and diverse history whilst enchanting you by a land balanced between the physical and spiritual worlds. Follow this link to view their superb tour.
A yoga holiday will give you a chance to recharge your batteries while discovering or deepening your practice. Tell us in the comments below what your favourite yoga destination is! Namaste.


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It is a beautiful sunny FALL Sunday here in southeastern Pennsylvania.
Our trees are just starting to change.
My flowers are still blooming.
Although I heard we will have freezing temperatures here by next week.
I've been in my sewing room adding strips of fabric trim to my Thanksgiving Turkey embroidery design.
I like this combination of green trim, orange trim and a lovely fall leaves pattern trim.
Monday we are taking our travel van to the RV dealership to have the refrigerator fixed.
The refrigerator works off either electricity, gas (propane) or 12 volts (battery).
The gas mode isn't working right.
It's about a two hour drive north of us to the RV Dealership and we will have to leave the RV there.
The good news is we tried out our insect fabric screens that I made for two windows on our travel van while at the York Train Meet last week and they worked great.
We had fun at the York Train Meet - we camped out over night right next to the main exhibit halls.
When we were tired from looking at the exhibits we took breaks in our travel van.
Both my Hubby and my brothers had Lionel model "O" trains growing up.
In fact, my Hubby stills has his.
We're in the process of finally putting together a sturdy, well built model train table in our unfinished area of our basement.
Our make-shift wobbly ping pong table that Hubby used for many years is gone {{finally!}}.
This train table is made from a kit.
Hubby put up the painted background blue screen and more ceiling lights.
The next step is buying the wood for the top.
Someday we will have a lovely model train setup.
Isn't this a cute miniature vintage Borden's milk truck we bought at the train meet.
It brings back lots of childhood memories of home milk deliveries.
We hope to have our van's refrigerator fixed before our trip to Walt Disney World this Fall.
Have a lovely Sunday and thanks for visiting my little world!


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Twelve-year-old Kat woos the boy next door on behalf of her best friend, and in the process realizes that true beauty—and true confidence—comes from the inside in this hilarious M!X novel from the author of Small Medium at Large.
Kat is already so over seventh grade. It doesn't help that her best friend and cousin, Olivia, grew a foot over the summer and won a spot on the school's dance team, shooting her up on the popularity scale. In the jungle that is middle school, Olivia is a gazelle. Braces-wearing, manga-loving, uncoordinated Kat is a warthog.
Plus, Tyler, Kat's next-door neighbor and buddy since birth, morphed into a really cute boy over the summer. Suddenly the person Kat's used to playing Xbox with is causing her stomach to do cartwheels.
When Olivia confesses that she has a crush on Tyler and wants to ask him to the Fall Ball dance, Kat knows there's going to be a problem: Tyler thinks Olivia is just another ditsy girl who only cares about lip gloss and boy bands. But since Kat's one of Tyler's oldest friends, Olivia's sure she'll know how to get his attention.
Trying to be a good friend and squash her own feelings, Kat makes it her mission to get the two of them together. From writing "Tyler cheat sheets" listing his favorite things, to feeding Olivia lines through her headphones during Tyler-focused study sessions, Kat devises schemes by which Tyler will fall for Olivia. And to her delight—or maybe horror—her plan begins to work. Now that Olivia's caught Tyler's attention, Kat has to wonder if she's fooled Tyler into falling for the wrong girl. But what boy would ever choose a warthog over a gazelle?
A survivor of the corporate world, Joanne now works from home, supporting other authors and creating the friends she wishes she had when she was a kid.
She lives in Ontario, Canada with her husband, two mischievous cats, a mean African Grey parrot and a sweet but not-so-smart dog. When she's not busy working at her treadmill desk, she enjoys reading (obviously), painting (badly), and taking long walks with her faithful writing companion, Labrador Retriever, Zoe. Crushing It is her second published novel, her first was Small Medium at Large.


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Meal planning for a Diabetic that won't eat veggies
I am looking for some help in trying to plan meals for my husband who won't really eat veggies…corn, green beans, peas, and carrots are about it. He is VERY fussy about the food that he eats. I am at my wits end about trying to cook healthy meals because he won't monitor what/how much he eats. He doesn't exercise…he sits at the computer all night/weekend playing on the computer and watching TV.
Any help is GREATLY appreciated.
I am about to give up.
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I dunno a answer here but just wanted to say you are not alone, my finance is the same…actually I can not get him to eat ANY veg, except corn and he's got some problem where he's not suppose to eat corn even. *sigh^ Hugs!! Sheila
I notice that everyone keeps calling corn a vegetable, when it is in fact a GRAIN. Also remember that it is fed to cows to fatten them up!
Thanks for that info Skip, I will definitely remember to cut down on how much of the corn we consume now. Although it will be hard since that is my favorite.
Oh, MY! My husband is not a diabetic and watches his weight, stays around 200 # and is 5'10, not skinny, BUT—he was always hollering at ME to not eat this and that, made me so made that I ate twice as much anyway!
Now that I am eating more balanced meals etc, he PASSES the potatoes etc to me, he KNOWS that they kick my BS up about 60 points—I just polietly say, "No, thank you" As for making, or suggesting what my husband should eat—-he is the stickler—-It sounds like he doesn't care enough, or isn't aware enough of what could happen to him if he doesn't at least TRY to learn to like what foods are better for him, Even if he doesn't crave them, he can still learn to eat them, follow it with a big, icy glass of water! or a piece of sugar free candy as a reward or inncentive! Best of Luck!! PR
Hey Skip!! I still LOVE CORN ! hah—Yes, I am as big as a cow too! ha___PR
I am a diabetic and I have been married to a diabetic. I do not believe it is the spouse's job to manage the diabetic's program. I had to detach with love from my spouse when he would eat his chocolate candy bars, give himself extra insulin and then be seriously hypoglycemic. And I can't and don't expect my spouse to control my eating and exercise. I support and expect support, but the ultimate responsibilty is the person with the diabetes. So with utmost care for you and your spouse, I would suggest that you might back off a little and support your husband in making his own choices as an adult. If he makes bad choices there will be consequences, but in the end you did not cause his diabetes, you cannot control it and you certainly can't cure it. If he wants to eat green beans all the time or no vegetables at all, it is his choice. Best wishes for you both. It is a tough journey.
I agree 100%. I am diabetic and I thought that now that I am cooking healthy for me, that my husband would get healthy too. His trouble is Triglycerides and cholesterol. But alas, he goes away from many meals with only eating the meat portion. Then later he snacks on stuff. I used to fight it, but now I realize that I cannot change him anymore than he can change me. I have to do for myself. He supports me and encourages me, I wish I could do the same for him, but his efforts are not there at all. Even the doctor "intervention" didn't help. So you can only do what you can, the rest is up to him.
I do understand that, but that doesn't make it any easier to deal with. I get so frustrated. It is even harder for me since I haven't gotten in the mind set of thinking like a diabetic. I keep telling myself that I won't buy the junk food any more but then the next shopping trip here it all comes back in the door again.
I just went thru some of that myself. I have decided that if they want junk food, then they get to buy it. I am not going to do it anymore. I get frozen lunch things for my husband, but I don't touch that stuff, so it is not a problem. It is all the snacky foods...so today I came home with a ton of fruit and veggies....we will see how that works.
Try one of my favorite sites for recipes. They are low carb and tasty. Maybe you can sneak in some veggies!
Try cooking smaller meals and when he complains tell him you will give him more if he eats more veggies. And
don't give in to him. Those were the only veggies I use to
eat and now I eat all kinds of veggies and like them. Dan
I do appreciate the thought but he will not go for that. Like I said he is VERY fussy. I need to figure out how to get him moving as well as finding new meal plans. I am finding a lot of recipes on here that I would LOVE, but he would starve before he ate.
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SAN FRANCISCO --A homeless man in Golden Gate Park is under arrest for attacking a park ranger and a policeman with a tree branch.
About 10 a.m. Sunday, a ranger approached the homeless man near Stern Park. The man got angry and hit the ranger with a tree branch. A policeman responded, and he was also hit. The homeless man was eventually subdued.Both the ranger and the officer suffered injuries in the attack.


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My boyfriend and I love our little apartment above a Chinese restaurant. It's spacious, well-lit, and reasonably priced for our hip little Cambridge neighborhood. But if there's one thing we could change, it would be our backyard – aka a parking lot and loading zone for the candy factory next door to the building. As … Continue reading
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Recipe: Peach-Balsamic Pork Tenderloin
I hear the gasps. I know what you're thinking. "What is PORK doing on a website called 'Yentavision'?! Yentas are not supposed to eat PORK." It's true, we're not. And yet, it is so delicious. When I was growing up, my family had some perplexing rules regarding treif – chicken parmigiana, the sporadic ham sandwich without … Continue reading
Recipe: White Chocolate Coconut Cake
Have you ever bitten in a Ferrero Raffaello, that gloriously creamy, crunchy, coconutty delight that you can usually only find in the "fancy candy" section of the drugstore (if it's even stocked)? The combination of crackling marzipan/almond, delectable white chocolate, and flaky coconut brings comes together as my platonic ideal of dessert. Well, imagine that candy … Continue reading
On the 10th Anniversary of the Day That Changed Everything
April 5, 2006 was supposed to be the best day of my life. Early that morning, before my first class, I headed up to my high school's library to check my e-mail. I was probably one of the few kids left who didn't have Internet access at home, so I took advantage of any chance … Continue reading


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Birding at Veer Dam....These Bar-headed Geese migrate all the way over the Himalayas from Siberia to their wintering grounds in the Indian subcontinent...
A pictorial essay.
|Brahmany Shelduck in the foreground with the Geese in the background.
|The Kentish Plover
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|The most interesting of them all.... a Marsh Harrier (f) quietly biding it's time to prey on some of the small plovers and wagtails/larks.


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Rink Printing Contracts with Cebic Technologies to Monitor Komori LS-640 Press
Monday, June 05, 2006
Press release from the issuing companyDENVER, Colorado - June 2006 - When Rink Printing Company, a printing and fulfillment company located in northern Indiana, acquired a new six-color, 40-inch Komori LS-640 printing press, one of the first steps the company took was to make certain it was monitored directly by Cebic Technologies, Inc. "The Komori, like most newer equipment produced today, is plugged directly into our network," explains Joseph Castenando, Rink vice president of operations. " In exchange for greater efficiencies and the ability to eliminate redundancies in our operations, however, the press is vulnerable to all the security problems that come with computers and networks." "This press is a vital contributing part of our revenue stream. If it goes down, we could lose hundreds of dollars an hour. But even more important is our ability to meet our customer's needs," said Castenando. Rink produces time-sensitive printing for financial institutions and marketing roll outs where there is a very short cycle time from inception to print production and end user delivery. There's no fudge time in the event a machine fails to operate. Cebic has monitored the company's computer network since 2004, much to Rink's satisfaction. One of the greatest benefits, according to Castenando is having Microsoft and other software providers' patches, upgrades and fixes installed as soon as they become available. "Cebic keeps all of our machines up to speed, updated, cleaned any viruses and in compliance with legal requirements. They allow us to use the computer for just the purposes we want to without worrying about security or updates," he said. "They also give us great Windows support." Rink Printing doesn't have a full time Windows person on staff, but relies on Cebic technicians to help with software installation and troubleshooting. Cebic also provides hardware and software health monitoring. "These managed services are no longer a luxury but a very necessary precaution to keep the network and equipment running smoothly," explained Cebic CEO Beate Hybinette. Cebic Technologies Inc. is a managed information technology and security service provider. Cebic's managed services model and technology products provide organizations with affordable real-time information technology management for entrepreneurial businesses, allowing owners and employees to concentrate on running the business rather than dealing with computer issues that require a high level of technical expertise.
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Glendale and Burbank unified school districts were awarded a combined $214,000 to expand technology in the classroom, but officials said they need much more to see any significant impact.
Both districts are in a holding pattern until the remaining $37 million in federal grants can be released. If they can snag a larger share of that money, it would allow for more advanced programs, officials said.
The funding is stuck in budget negotiations between Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Legislature, according to the California Department of Education.


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These are a few photos of my ''Red Comrades'' dressed in their Telogreikas.
The Telogreika was particularly effective at keeping the wearer warm in the harsh Russian Winter. When worn with valenki (winter footwear) and an ushanka (fur cap) the wearer could comfortably remain warm in sub-zero temperatures for long periods. This made it the perfect uniform for the Red Army during their so-called ''Great Patriotic War''.
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- Being a modeller for quite a few years now, I decided to explore the endless possibilities that the world (through internet) offers, and come up with a series of ways of building, modelling and painting fast (but not hastily), to create the worlds I was seeing in history books since I was little. . .If you care to join me. . . This is the place to be! And, I promise you to find the way (or ways)!!
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I randomly picked an animal to work on and got dingo - first time doing a logo so bear with me. Made a moodboard of dingos in different positions, although it was difficult finding it a distinctive trait as it does look like a dog or wolf in silhouette form. I then played around with different forms and scanned some onto the computer. I decided to quickly trace the drawing and colour it in but haven't had the time to refine anything or lay it on a grid.
Would appreciate any feedback before moving forward!
Alright here is my final version. Annoyed with a few pieces that I had a hard time straightening out but overall happy with the outcome. I think I used the grid system properly but still had questions as to how to do 'S' curves. Would still love to hear any ideas you guys have!


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Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R-CA) told ABC's George Stephanopoulos that he supports a bailout of the Big Three automakers if the companies agree to reform themselves.
"I think it's very important to not just put money in. But let's go and see if they have been fiscally responsible, and if they're really operating the right way; because right now, all of those — you know, if you pay the auto workers or the benefits and all of those things, [those] are maybe too high," said Schwarzenegger.
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Your beautiful baby has arrived. But he or she was born prematurely or is sick, and needs special care. Your joy over your baby's birth may be mixed with worry and heartache. This is not how you expected fatherhood to begin.
The birth of a premature or sick baby is stressful and difficult for all family members. But it can be especially rough on you. You may worry about your baby and your partner, as well as other children at home, demands from your job and financial concerns. While each father develops his own way of coping with the birth of a premature or sick infant, this information may help make this difficult time a bit easier.
You may feel many conflicting emotions after your baby is born. These emotions, from anxiety and fear to anger and resentment, love and pride, helplessness and hope, can be very intense. All of the feelings are normal and most men experience some of them. As your baby gets stronger, your negative feelings may lessen. Expect this to be an emotional roller coaster ride for a while.
Keep in mind that the birth of a sick child can put stress on the relationship between you and your partner, as well as your relationships with other family members. It's important to share your feelings with your partner through your baby's illness, so that you can support each other and come through this experience a stronger team.
Read more about keeping your relationship strong, ways to help your partner and your baby, how to let others help you and how to take care of yourself in our article for dads. Being a NICU dad can be difficult, especially if your baby is very sick. You should take pride in all the things you do to help your baby and your partner, and realize that you are making a difference.


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She is bubbling over with excitement as we make our way to the school gates. Her eyes are bright. She's happy and carefree. She occasionally skips or breaks into a run, all the while chatting away about this, that and the other.
We step through the gates and flashes of blue, white and red speed past. She takes my hand as we walk to her classroom cautiously making our way past big kids playing tag, netball, or simply running riot in the crisp morning air.
She beams as one of her mates calls out her name. She does an excited skip and gives them a shy wave. Another friend more than a head shorter than her rushes up to give her a massive bear hug lifting her up until only her toes are touching the ground. The two of them giggle. There's no need for words. Their eyes say it all.
She hangs up her bag and I help her unpack. She gets distracted easily. There's so many kids to watch and things to show me in her classroom.
We head to the assembly area to wait for the bell to ring. Sometimes she picks up a skipping rope and joins the other kids in a mad skipping frenzy, other times she sits on my lap and nestles into my chest, the shy little girl resurfacing for a few moments.
The bell rings and she blows me a kiss before filing off with her classmates – a smile on her face and a newly acquired confidence. As we make our way to the school gates, I can't help but let Miss Five's happiness rub off on me. For a few moments, nothing else matters. I'm calm and carefree and dropping my daughter off at school is exactly where I want to be.
I smile as I listen to her chatter, occasionally responding with a 'really', 'wow' or 'oh my goodness', when she pauses for a breath.
We step through the gates and I greet people with a smile and a 'morning', as I guide my distracted little girl to her classroom to unpack her bag and hurriedly make our way to the assembly area.
I'm eager to catch up with the other Prep mums, who are fast becoming my friends. We chat about our kids, school, work, what we're doing on the weekend. Conversation is easy and natural and I find myself laughing – a lot.
After our kids file off to their classroom, we linger for five or so minutes to continue chatting until we remember there's little more than five hours until pick up. We've been quick to learn that nothing goes faster than a school day.
This is the routine we've settled into over the past few months since I've been on leave.
I've loved watching Miss Five find her place in the school community, form friendships and come out of her shell. The nerves and overwhelm, which marked the start of the school year, for her and I, are a distant memory.
I'm proud of us. Six months into school and we're nailing it. Here's to another six months of smooth sailing.
How's the school year treating you so far? Happy to be on holidays?
Linking up today with Essentially Jess for IBOT.
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That is gorgeous. The feeling of a new challenge and a new passion is wonderful. I found this excitement lasted a long time too. If only teenagers still had such excitement.
Oh I'm pleased you're both enjoying it so much. Here's to another happy half of the year, and of course, happy holidays!
I'm sooooo over school, and after school activities. Busting for the holidays!Can not wait!
Just loved reading this Renee. I felt like I was there with you. I remember those days so well. Gee they fly by. No more school for me – I was glad when it ended after soooo many years but I do miss quite a few things about those days. xo
This is so sweet! It's an adorable time. So happy your girl is loving school.
I can feel her excitement and happiness leaping through the computer screen :). My little girl starts big school next year, I hope she settles in as well as yours.
That's so lovely. School should be like that. Happy and exciting. Especially for little ones.
So happy to read this, mine are all happy so far. And last one to start next year, I can't believe it!
Sounds like a good school if everyone is that happy 🙂
Gorgeous, and isn't it the best way? Little Vick is exactly the same. School is the best thing that has ever happened to him. I can't imagine having someone who resents it. I hope they keep that sparkle in their eye during their years of learning xx
It sounds like you are having an idylic start to the year! How wonderful. Even better that you're building a community among the other mothers. My mother still meets once a month with the mums she met when I was in Kindergarten… and it's been 20 years since I left school!
What a beautiful post Renee – sounds like both of you are loving the new school routine. We are doing well – easy to say when AJ is in grade 3 and PJ in grade 1 – but I am happy to be on holidays. I need a break from the school run – in can get the better of me sometimes, not because of the boys, simply because of the rushing, the driving, the school car park :O
This was so lovely to read Renee. I'm so glad she's loving it. 🙂
Oh, so beautiful. I'm so glad both of you are settling so perfectly into school life. It's such a charming period of time when it all goes smoothly.
It is super awesome when they settle into school so well and it all just works! Keep enjoying it! xoxo
You're so right – nothing goes faster than a school day when you're a parent – the kids might disagree though!
I'm so glad you guys have found your groove. It gives me hope, I think I'll be just as nervous about everything when bub starts school as she will be. Actually I'll probably be a lot more stressed and worried than she will be.
Isn't that so great?? So happy your daughter has grown into school so comfortably! Elka loves her school too. I can't believe how much she's grown up this year 🙂
It's so very satisfying, exciting and reassuring to see our kids be fine on their own, to know we've been part of helping them achieve that. I love seeing mine grow uop (not all the teenage stuff though!)
Sounds just like my Esther. She loves Prep and the first two terms have gone quite fast. I love the mums at our school and can't wait till we catch up with them again. It's lovely to watch our daughters make friends and interact at school. Loved reading this post Renee. xx
This post made me smile all the way through it Renee! What a wonderful first 6 months of school. Your daughter sounds absolutely delightful!
Just checked in to see how your leave was going and it sounds like it's going swimmingly. So pleased for you and your little Miss 5. Have a nice weekend. x
Lovely to hear she's settled in so well and glad you are enjoying the time so much. It really is a precious time you're getting with her and there's nothing quite like the joy of a giggly little school girl.
So happy to hear it's going swimmingly. I know this feeling – seeing my tornadoes settled and happy at school makes me incredibly happy too! xx


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Illinois Supreme Court removes judge from second civil case
CHICAGO -- The Illinois Supreme Court has removed a Chicago judge from a pending wrongful death case in civil court for the second time in two years.
Court records show that Cook County Judge Daniel Lynch indicated in both cases that he'd uncovered wrongdoing or a conspiracy among parties. But attorneys in one of the cases accused Lynch of overstepping his authority.
Lynch most recently was removed from a cancer death case after attorneys complained he had launched a two-year "rolling inquisition" when a settlement already had been reached, the Chicago Tribune reported. Lynch declined the newspaper's request for commenting, citing pending litigation.
"The ability of the Respondent Judge to discern unfounded suspicion from provable fact has collapsed," attorney Lance Northcutt wrote in his Supreme Court petition of the most recent case. "The desperation of ... (Lynch) ... to find a conspiracy where none exists is beneath the dignity of his office and only underscores the need for this Court's prompt intervention."
The case of the 2015 death of Bertha Winford from mesothelioma is ongoing. Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that has been associated with exposure to products containing asbestos. Winford's family said she was exposed to such products while working at several gas stations over five years, beginning in 1965.
The Supreme Court didn't give a reason for removing Lynch from the cases.
Legal observers said while a higher court will sometimes reverse a judge's ruling and order the case reassigned on appeal. But they say it's unusual for the state's Supreme Court to oversee pending civil cases in this way.
"I don't know that I've ever seen that happen," said Warren Wolfson, a former Cook County and appellate judge for three decades.
Information from: Chicago Tribune, http://www.chicagotribune.com


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The Tapestry Blog Tour and Review
ABookGeek is happy to be one of the hosts for The Tapestry blog tour today.
North America & UK Publication Date: March 24, 2015
Touchstone Publishing
Formats: eBook, Hardcover
Pages: 390
Series: Joanna Stafford, Book Three
Genre: Historical Mystery
Touchstone Publishing
Formats: eBook, Hardcover
Pages: 390
Series: Joanna Stafford, Book Three
Genre: Historical Mystery
Source: Publisher via Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours for an honest review
In THE CROWN, Sister Joanna Stafford searched for a Dark Ages relic that could save her priory from Cromwell?s advancing army of destruction. In THE CHALICE, Joanna was drawn into an international conspiracy against Henry VIII himself as she struggled to learn the truth behind a prophecy of his destruction.
Now, in THE TAPESTRY, Joanna Stafford finally chooses her own destiny.
After her Dominican priory in Dartford closed forever-collateral damage in tyrannical King Henry VIII?s quest to overthrow the Catholic Church-Joanna resolves to live a quiet and honorable life weaving tapestries, shunning dangerous quests and conspiracies. Until she is summoned to Whitehall Palace, where her tapestry weaving has drawn the King?s attention.
Joanna is uncomfortable serving the King, and fears for her life in a court bursting with hidden agendas and a casual disregard for the virtues she holds dear. Her suspicions are confirmed when an assassin attempts to kill her moments after arriving at Whitehall.
Struggling to stay ahead of her most formidable enemy yet, an unknown one, she becomes entangled in dangerous court politics. Her dear friend Catherine Howard is rumored to be the King?s mistress. Joanna is determined to protect young, beautiful, na?ve Catherine from becoming the King?s next wife and, possibly, victim.
Set in a world of royal banquets and feasts, tournament jousts, ship voyages, and Tower Hill executions, this thrilling tale finds Joanna in her most dangerous situation yet, as she attempts to decide the life she wants to live: nun or wife, spy or subject, rebel or courtier. Joanna Stafford must finally choose.
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In the third book in the Joanna Stafford series, The Tapestry, Joanna finally seems to have a better idea what she wants to do with her life. She wants to weave tapestries and raise Arthur, her cousin's son. A quiet, peaceful life full of work and family and prayer is her goal, but things never seem to quite go her way.
Joanna is summoned by the king himself to commission a tapestry. Being summoned by Henry VIII could be a dangerous thing even in the best of circumstances given his well known temper. Unfortunately Joanna's circumstances couldn't really be considered the best given her past participation in conspiracies against the king. Even though she knows he is unaware of her participation and she failed at her assignment, Joanna is still very uneasy about the summons. As well she should be as it turns out. Joanna obeys the summons and as soon as she arrives, she is attacked by an unknown man posing as a royal page.
The main mystery is figuring out exactly who among the many possible contenders is the one trying to kill Joanna. So, Joanna tries to navigate the suspicious, uncertain, and dangerous twists and turns of life at Henry VIII's court without making the king angry at her or giving an assassin the chance to kill her.
The reader is treated to much more than just King Henry VIII and his notorious temper and all the maneuvering amongst the members of the court. Through Joanna's conversations with the court painter Hans Holbein and her subsequent travels, the reader learns more about the Protestant Reformation and its consequences throughout Europe, not just England. I really enjoyed getting to see the bigger picture rather than just the English perspective. I also liked all the conspiracies - so many people plotting things and maneuvering family members and anyone they can to push forward their own agenda. It is all quite sordid and complicated. I admit that I enjoyed the process of Joanna gradually working through all the candidates to find the person who was trying to kill her.
As with the other two books in the series, The Crown and The Chalice, I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Tapestry. I liked that Joanna really seemed to have learned a lot about herself and the world and was better able to navigate the dangers that faced her. She was no longer just following someone else's orders, but was making her own decisions.
I think that anyone who enjoys reading historical fiction about the Tudors, the Protestant Reformation and/or the religious wars of the time and historical fiction in general would enjoy The Tapestry very much.This is one of those books that will appeal to mystery/thriller fans as well, I think. This is a book that I will be recommending to my book club and friends. Joanna Stafford is a great character and I really enjoyed getting to follow her as she grew, became wiser about the world and the people around her. I feel like The Tapestry is a good way to wrap up a trilogy, but I am a bit curious about what would happen to her next. I have to add that I loved the covers of all three of the books -- they are just so striking.
Praise for The Tapestry"Illuminated by Bilyeau's vivid prose, minor players of Tudor England emerge from the shadows." ~Kirkus Reviews
"In THE TAPESTRY, Nancy Bilyeau brilliantly captures both the white-hot religious passions and the brutal politics of Tudor England. It is a rare book that does both so well." ~ Sam Thomas, author of The Midwife's Tale
"In spite of murderous plots, volatile kings, and a divided heart, Joanna Stafford manages to stay true to her noble character. Fans of Ken Follett will devour Nancy Bilyeau?s novel of political treachery and courageous love, set amid the endlessly fascinating Tudor landscape." ~ Erika Robuck, author of Hemingway's Girl
"These aren't your mother's nuns! Nancy Bilyeau has done it again, giving us a compelling and wonderfully realized portrait of Tudor life in all its complexity and wonder. A nun, a tapestry, a page-turning tale of suspense: this is historical mystery at its finest." ~ Bruce Holsinger, author of A Burnable Book and The Invention of Fire
"A supremely deft, clever and pacy entertainment. This is Nancy Bilyeau's most thrilling?and enlightening?novel in the Joanna Stafford series yet." ~Andrew Pyper, author of The Demonologist and The Damned
"A master of atmosphere, Nancy Bilyeau imbues her novel with a sense of dread and oppression lurking behind the royal glamour; in her descriptions and characterizations... Bilyeau breathes life into history." ~Laura Andersen, author of The Boleyn King
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About the AuthorNancy Bilyeau has worked on the staffs of InStyle, Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, and Ladies Home Journal. She is currently the executive editor of DuJour magazine. Her screenplays have placed in several prominent industry competitions. Two scripts reached the semi-finalist round of the Nicholl Fellowships of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. Her screenplay "Zenobia" placed with the American Zoetrope competition, and "Loving Marys" reached the finalist stage of Scriptapalooza. A native of the Midwest, she earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan. THE CROWN, her first novel, was published in 2012; the sequel, THE CHALICE, followed in 2013. THE TAPESTRY will be released in March 2015.
Nancy lives in New York City with her husband and two children. Stay in touch with her on Twitter at @tudorscribe. For more information or to sign up for Nancy's Newsletter please visit her official website.
The Tapestry Blog Tour ScheduleMonday, March 16
Review at Peeking Between the Pages
Review & Interview at Words and Peace
Tuesday, March 17
Review at A Bookish Affair
Review at The Eclectic Reader
Review at Let Them Read Books
Wednesday, March 18
Review at Writing the Renaissance
Review at Oh, For the Hook of a Book
Thursday, March 19
Review at A Book Geek
Review & Interview at Tea at Trianon
Interview at Writing the Renaissance
Friday, March 20
Review at Impressions in Ink
Monday, March 23
Review at CelticLady's Reviews
Review at Flashlight Commentary
Tuesday, March 24
Review at The Lit Bitch
Review at Broken Teepee
Wednesday, March 25
Review at Luxury Reading
Guest Post at Oh, For the Hook of a Book
Thursday, March 26
Review at She Reads Novels
Friday, March 27
Review at 100 Pages a Day - Stephanie's Book Reviews
Monday, March 30
Review at Bibliophilia, Please
Tuesday, March 31
Review at The True Book Addict
Guest Post at Bibliophilia, Please
Wednesday, April 1
Review at Library of Clean Reads
Interview at Oh, For the Hook of a Book
Thursday, April 2
Review at Ageless Pages Reviews
Friday, April 3
Review at Layered Pages
Review & Guest Post at Always With a Book
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Monthly Archives: August 2013
2013 Bill Turner Cup for Boys & Bill Turner Trophy for Girls
By Greg Danvers The contestants for the 2013 Finals Series have been decided for both the boys and girls competitions; the national finale to the 15-years-and-under High Schools Football knock-out tournament. High
Newcastle finals start relies on penalties
By Chris Dunkerley 18 August, 2013 Across Australia the winter football season is winding down, with many local Associations having their Grand Finals last weekend. In the State Leagues and new