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God Can Speak Through Ordinary Objects
God Can Speak Through Ordinary Objects
Can God speak to us through normal everyday items?
Even your handbag!
Empty your handbag (or Manbag) on to the table, go on I dare you! Let's be honest, if we did it wouldn't look like either of these pictures. The below is close but missing a few essentials...
If you're anything like me the toy car is a definite, maybe not the perfume which in this picture could be mistaken as a urine sample, though perhaps that's more likely. Add in a load of dust, granola crumbs, a half-eaten apple (debatable about whose it was to begin with), misplaced jewellery, a handful of raisins, 2 pink lipsticks one slightly different, a bloody plaster (bandaid), a Starbucks receipt from last year - probably connected to the granola, sunglasses for those brief 5 minutes we get here it Britain, and 3 pens: 1. A kids marker missing its lid, slowly spreading an emerald green ink stain the size of the Grand Canyon. 2. My journalling ballpoint that stopped working 3 months ago but I can't bare to part with it because it's flowery. So pretty. And 3. A boring, very practical, pen which I hate but I stole from my husband's much-more-efficient pencil case. He's been wondering where it is, so it'll be a good test to see if he reads this.
Oh and did I forget the 463 conkers? We can't forget them. Sadly. Thank you October.
As I was saying, empty your handbag on to the table, or if now you'd rather not, just gather a whole host of objects, perhaps between 10-15 from around the house. The point is you can use anything. A paper clip, a wooden spoon, a flower, a toy, a hairbrush, a rock...you get the point. Don't over think it. Quirkier the better! The plainer the better! Lay them out in no particular order on the table and place some paper and pencils out too for later.
OR do the whole collection with them (or have them throw out the soggy raisins and bandaid from your handbag pile) and turn it into an extra game.
Then pray with them and help them understand what you're doing.
A simple prayer like this:
Holy Spirit, we love you and we love that you reveal the thoughts of the Father to us. We love your voice. Please come and speak to us in a new way today, using these items.
Then each take a minute or so to observe the objects.
How do you know which one?
Does one grab your attention? Does one 'resonate' or connect with you somehow? Like a ball that bounces with energy, rather than a beanbag that falls splat, does it bounce at you as you look at it?
Got one? Pick it up. "God is pointing out this … to me."
But what is God saying through it?
Now ask him questions.
"What is it that you're saying to me?"
What comes to mind?
Have your cubs ask specific questions:
"How am I like this object?"
"How does this object remind me of God or my life?"
Pause between your questions and listen.
What do you think of when you consider this object?
It could be very simple and clear, or very profound.
What comes to mind? An attribute? A memory? A story? A word?
Are there any more questions you need to ask God?
Is he asking you to do something about what he's said?
Don't discount what comes to mind, and encourage your kids to share what they are thinking.
Remember to do it together.
Now what?
Get out a piece of paper, or the children's journal, to keep a record of it.
Date it.
Draw their object.
Write (or you write down for them) what God has said to them through it.
Thank God for speaking, and make a note if he's asking for any action.
Repeat the game a few times over the month to grow their confidence and notice how they develop hearing God's voice.
Don't be discouraged
Don't worry if they don't want to play every time or they don't know what God's saying. If nothing else you're teaching them to think differently, including Jesus in their every day and to be ready to recognise his voice if he wants to interrupt and speak. Even if it's through scissors or a smelly sock. I probably have one of those in my handbag too.
Some days they'll be interested and some days they may just want to talk about **insert the most annoying topic** all the live long day. Kids will be kids, and Holy Spirit will still speak to them, so we don't need to worry when he will if we keep creating opportunities and teaching them how to hear him.
So have fun and celebrate the little steps!


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The Voice of OC has a new columnist who is really an old columnist, as she explains in the introduction in the first piece below. I actually enjoy her acerbic, no-holds-barred writing style. Sometimes Barbara and I agreed, sometimes we sparred, but we always did our best to maintain a healthy professional relationship. Thank you, Barbara, for being a documenter of history in the Newport-Mesa area. You were very productive. Now that it is a time for me to reflect back on the last eight years as a County Supervisor, who made it a priority to communicate when media coverage occurred, here are some examples of her work, as chronicled through my UPDATES of the last five years (and I could provide more, but you'll have to review my LOOK BACKS for those):
MOORLACH UPDATE — Begets — June 15, 2014 – A review and update of the Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital column (see December 19, 2014 below) is provided
MOORLACH CAMPAIGN UPDATE — Star Wars Day — May 4, 2014 – Barbara covers a touchy topic concerning candidate character as a result of a discussion in one of the "Feet to the Fire" debates
MOORLACH UPDATE — Distinguished Alumni — April 5, 2014 – The upcoming "Feet to the Fire" debates are announced
MOORLACH CAMPAIGN UPDATE — Filing Period Opens — February 16, 2014 – The 2014 Annual Newport Beach Mayors' Dinner is covered
MOORLACH UPDATE — Homelessness Review — December 19, 2013 – The Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital in Las Vegas scandal is addressed
MOORLACH UPDATE — Nineteenth Anniversary — December 6, 2013 – Newport Beach Mayor Keith Curry's announcement to run for the seat that Assemblyman Allan Mansoor is vacating is announced
MOORLACH UPDATE — Feet to the Fire — October 11, 2013 – A chat with Assemblyman Allan Mansoor is provided
MOORLACH UPDATE — Bridge Bash — August 16, 2013 – Assemblyman Allan Mansoor's marriage to Jannifer is announced
MOORLACH UPDATE — Finding Monica — April 27, 2013 – The Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital patient dumping scandal is introduced
MOORLACH UPDATE — JWA & CEO — March 22, 2013 – The negotiations of the John Wayne Airport Settlement Agreement extension is speculated on (a major point missed by many is that Boeing 737s are carrying more passengers, so increased flights is more remote in the future)
MOORLACH UPDATE — Marilyn Monroe — February 15, 2013 – The 2013 Annual Newport Beach Mayors' Dinner is covered with a fun personal twist
MOORLACH UPDATE — Passion and Punches — September 21, 2012 – The Orange County Regional Recreational Trails Advisory Committee is the topic
MOORLACH UPDATE — Remembrance — June 1, 2012 – The proposed Mesa Drive horse trail is promoted
MOORLACH UPDATE — Horse Manure — April 13, 2012 – The Mesa Drive horse trail controversy is introduced
MOORLACH UPDATE — Hob-Knobbing with Homeless — February 14, 2012 – Hob-Knobbing at the 2012 Annual Newport Beach Mayor's Dinner is covered
MOORLACH UPDATE — Term Limits Plus — January 26, 2012 – My attempt to change term limits for county supervisors is the topic
MOORLACH UPDATE — OC Register — December 9, 2011 – Costa Mesa snatching away my Chief of Staff, Rick Francis, is announced
MOORLACH UPDATE — Laura's Law – Plus — November 22, 2011 – A correction to Barbara's November 19, 2011 column is provided
MOORLACH UPDATE — Barbara Venezia — November 19, 2011 – She discusses the Transportation Corridor Agencies' money grab from John Wayne Airport and an announced candidate running for Newport Beach City Council
MOORLACH UPDATE — Super City Stir — August 20, 2011 – The "super city" concept causes a stir
MOORLACH UPDATE — Venezia Column – From August 13, 2011, which addresses the "super city" concept
MOORLACH UPDATE — OC Register — July 29, 2011 – The Santa Ana Heights electrical line undergrounding begins
MOORLACH UPDATE — Property Taxes Due — April 9, 2011 – The property tax deadline is featured
MOORLACH UPDATE — Take a Hike — March 4, 2011 – The idea of selling government assets is addressed
MOORLACH UPDATE — PA/PG — February 4, 2011 – Barbara ruminates on my pension battles and their source provides for an attempt at "revisionist history"
MOORLACH UPDATE — JWA Fast Food — January 20 – In 2011, she's lovin' it

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So, I finally visited San Francisco!
As much as I travel, I had never made my way to San Fran. Surprising, right? In my defense, I did most of my domestic travel when I was an Instructor with my last job. I would go to San Diego often to conduct training on their Navy ships, and I go to Los Angeles frequently, because I love that city and I have many friends there. The Bay area, however...ehhh...it's not something that excited me. Still doesn't, to be honest. But...it was a welcomed breath of fresh air for me, and I'll share what I did while there.
First thing's first, my flight was booked for free, using my Delta credits that I got from my Platinum American Express card membership. Then I booked my hotel using my AMEX points. Yup, this trip didn't cost me a cent! I texted one of my friends from LA, and he flew up and chilled for a couple days. It came together quite simply.
On Day 1, we headed to Pier 39 to find some dinner. My friend doesn't really eat seafood, so we passed a slew of restaurants before we finally settled on...In-and-Out Burger. I got the Double Double and animal fries. I'd like to settle this debate once and for all. In-and-Out is NOT better than Five Guys. Also, the animal fries are pretty nasty to me. I should have just gotten regular fries or cheese fries. So, there's that.
After we finished our burgers, I noticed that Krispy Kreme was next door, so....
We hopped in an Uber turned in early that night (I was still on east coast time). Note: I rarely rent cars anymore, so I always go with car services. Uber was super convenient and affordable in San Francisco. Also, who wants to deal with the stress of finding and paying for parking in most large cities??
The next morning, I googled some places to have breakfast, and I'm so glad I came across Mo's Grill. This diner setting and open kitchen format was pretty dope. As soon as we walked in we saw how the foot was being prepared and peeped the breakfast potatoes being buttered, placed in a skillet and then onto the rotating grill. They apparently use that grill for everything! We went for the eggs and smoked bacon meal, and I added a side of pancakes. The food was so good I didn't get a picture.
Before I even arrived in San Fran, I told my friend the only things I really wanted to see were the "Full House houses" and the Golden Gate Bridge. I was fine with playing everything else by ear. So, we decided to knock those both out in one day. First, we headed to Alamo Square Park to see the houses. Once you walk to the top of the hill, you see people laying around, chatting with one another and letting their dogs run without their leashes. After a quick five minute walk around the perimeter of the park, we spotted the houses...the Painted Ladies! We got our pictures, I took my obligatory snap with the Full House theme song music, and we were ready to leave.
Next, we hopped in an Uber and headed to Fort Point Park in order to see the Golden Gate Bridge. The driver dropped us off at the visitor center, and then we walked around to get to the running path. That's where you can get better photos from.
So there you have it. I was set! After this, we decided to find a coffee shop to sit, people watch and get work done. Ironically, I didn't work on this blog post during that time...so I'm writing this as I wait for my flight back home. We settled on Corner Bakery in the financial district to set up shop. As we were working, I looked out the window and low and behold...the Women's March! I immediately walked outside to get a better view and hear the chants. The energy was awesome!
After Corner Bakery closed, we walked alongside the march until we came to Joe and the Juice, where we sat for a little longer while I got some work done. I also had the opportunity to speak to a few protesters as they walked in to get coffee.
That evening we went to SF Kebab for dinner, and called it a night.
The next day, my friend flew back to LA, and I had one final day in the city. First, I went back to Mo's Grill and got their infamous breakfast burrito, which I couldn't finish, followed by their apple pie a la mode. I was set for the remainder of the day! I didn't eat lunch or dinner because of how much food that was.
Oh, I should note that first I went to this place called Little Skillet because I was in the mood for fried chicken. But, as I walked in, I noticed the place was full of hipsters. I then went to the counter and looked back in the kitchen to see who was cooking. At that moment, I remembered that I was in California and decided I did not want any alleged "soul food" from California, LOL.
After breakfast I had no solid plans, so I decided that it would be the perfect time to take a cable car for fun, and see some more of the city. I took an Uber to Fisherman's Wharf, and purchased my $7.00 one-way ticket for the cable car. When riding the car, you can either choose to have a seat in the covered area of the car, or in the open-air part. I sat in the open-air part and also stood on the edge of the car, holding on to the handrail while taking photos and video. Our trip ended at Union Square.
I'm sure there is MUCH more I could have done in the city...that's the case with many major cities. I have friends who live there who'd probably have a long list of more that I could have done. Maybe next time. I didn't fall in love with San Fran like I did with LA and San Diego, but it was such a welcomed break from the concrete jungle that is NYC!
What should I do next time I'm in San Francisco?


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Last (last) weekend, I attended the very first Houston Blogger Brunch hosted by Stephanie Jackson. The event was held in Nordstrom at The Woodlands Mall, and my sweet friends Alice and Jaclyn both spoke to the group about their success in blogging. They held an informative Q&A, and I loved seeing Alice's picks of summer trends. It was also wonderful to meet new faces and of course chow down on some delicious brunch. I may or may not have eaten five pieces of bacon. I mean...I don't really like eggs so I had to eat something, right? It's also only fair to note that I could have eaten more, that was me exercising self control.
What I love so much about this community of creatives is that everyone builds each other up; the "community over competition" motto really does ring true. I grew up playing competitive sports and that continued all the way through college, so it's hard for me to grasp the concept that people on different "teams" can actually help one another. This isn't the case only for bloggers, it goes for all creative types such as photographers, graphic designers, small business owners, etc. When we come together and throw around ideas, it's amazing how many opportunities and friendships grow from that one conversation.
Change of subject... Tonight I went to an event at Elaine Turner that my friend Dede was hosting, and as soon as I walked in the door I was teased by the aroma of delicious chicken biscuits. Elaine Turner boutiques are high end, beautiful stores; the point of the event was to introduce their new Southern Charm Bar. True to the South, there was tea, banana pudding in mason jars, and the yummiest chicken sandwiched between a homemade, flaky biscuit. They seriously rivaled Whataburger's honey butter chicken biscuit, and that's saying something. I'm kicking myself for not throwing three or four extras in my purse because I'm really wanting another one as I type this. Anybody wanna make a midnight Whataburger run?
Thank you for reading! And a big thank you to sweet Stephanie for hosting this beautiful event!
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Whispering Moon Book One Natural Realm Trilogy by Missy Sue Hanson/Dark Eden Press/ebook
Siddalee has been searching her whole life for the truth. After moving from town to town she finally returns to the area she grew up in.
Baine is a foreman on the ranch that he has lived on since he was taken in as a teenager. He has been searching for the woman that haunts his dreams.
When Siddalee and Baine meet for the first time sparks fly. Before they can have their happy ending they must solve the problem of what is attacking the animals on the ranch. It is a race against time to find what is causing the attacks before it is too late and something other than an animal is attacked.
This is a great paranormal with completely new and fresh take on paranormals. This story is one to definitely read if you love paranormals. It is a short story and very hard to put down one you start. I am eagerly awaiting the next one.
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Last week the HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate published it's report on the performance of the CPS Rape and Serious Sexual Offences (RASSO) units. Announcing the publication of the report, the Chief Inspector of HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate Kevin McGinty said that the level of performance of RASSO must improve.
The Report was critical of the CPS, claiming that RASSO units are insufficiently resourced and understaffed. It highlighted an inconsistency in the operating models rolled out nationally and said that RASSO casework was not always handled by specialists in dedicated units as it should be. In particular:
· cases were dealt with by a rape specialist in only 53 of the 85 cases reviewed (62.4%),
· there was continuity of prosecutor in only 44 of the 72 relevant cases (61.1%)
· files were dealt with by a dedicated RASSO unit in only 42 cases (46.7%)
Berkeley Square Solicitors's private client department deals with a large number of RASSO cases and is regularly in contact with officers and lawyers working for this branch of the CPS.
Commenting on the report, Berkeley Square Solictors principal Roger Sahota stated that
"Allegations of sexual misconduct can leave an indelible stain on the character of those innocently accused. Having represented a number of individuals whose cases have been discontinued after lengthy delays we note with concern the HMCTS report's findings that only 39% of the cases examined met the target time for a decision to charge of 28 days. We are aware of cases where clients have waited 6 or months or longer before a decision is made. It is imperative that action is taken to ensure that those under police investigation are dealt with as swiftly as possible by state prosecuting and investigating agencies."
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As we commemorate National Women's Health Week, women and moms across the country are stepping up and fighting back against Republican plans to repeal the Affordable Care Act and replace it with the American Health Care Act.
The reason is simple - the bill passed by the House of Representatives would take away health care coverage from 24 million people, decimate our nation's cherished Medicaid program, and gut protections for those with pre-existing conditions. The American Health Care Act would make health insurance less affordable, less accessible and less comprehensive for the millions of American families that need it most. This legislation is nothing short of an assault on our health - and a cheap shortcut to unfairly charge women, mothers and their families more for health insurance - all to give massive tax breaks to insurance companies and the wealthiest Americans.
The current version of the bill would allow states to opt out of requiring insurance providers to cover essential health benefits and offer coverage to people with pre-existing conditions at a reasonable price. In addition, about half of the country—including those on employer plans—could lose protections that limit out-of-pocket costs for catastrophic illnesses. This will bring us back to the pre-ACA days when people went bankrupt because of medical bills, insurance companies didn't have to cover the care people need most, and women and people with pre-existing conditions could be charged more for coverage.
One doesn't have to look far to understand how devastating the Republican Healthcare plan would be for America's families:
We can't allow our nation to go back to these pre-ACA days. Our family budget was stretched to the max to pay the premiums for "catastrophic coverage" and a $13,000 deductible. This meant that when it was clear my mom needed to go to the doctor, she didn't go because we couldn't afford the copay and she feared that her premiums would skyrocket if she actually used her insurance. When she eventually visited a doctor, she was diagnosed with cancer that could have been easily prevented if she had received medical care at the first signs she needed it. When she needed cancer treatment, her extremely poor health coverage presented endless barriers to obtaining high-quality treatment, from the high deductible, high co-insurance rates, and caps on hospital stays – to the repeated denial of the "medical necessity" of cancer treatments. It was infuriating and devastating and meant that her cancer returned three times, each time harder to treat and survive. ― Sara., Idaho
Every member of my family has what insurance companies consider pre-existing conditions, which means without the ACA we would likely be denied health insurance or be subject to exclusions & delays. My twin daughters were micropreemies with lengthy stays in the NICU (one of them for almost a year!). They've had countless medical procedures and multiple surgeries. Both have costly lifelong chronic medical conditions. Just the NICU stay for one of them alone was well over $1 million. It costs well over $100K each year for her medical care, therapy, & supplies, even without counting the cost of in-home care through our state's Medicaid waiver program. She is medically fragile. Without the ACA, we would be destitute very quickly due to insurance's lifetime max. ―E., North Carolina
The American Health Care Act would bring women back to pre-ACA days when insurance companies did not have to provide essential health benefits like pediatric care and maternity care - and would result in women and people with pre-existing conditions being charged more money for their health insurance.
I hadn't seen a doctor - not counting expensive visits to walk-in clinics when I couldn't stand something anymore ―since about 1976. For three years now, I've had actual health insurance that I can afford thanks to my ACA supplement. I've had a couple of physicals and some tests and mammograms and everything is good. If we can keep up this system, I have a chance of knowing in advance if anything serious is about to go wrong. That sort of preventative care can save money and lives. ― Teresa., Tennessee
Make no mistake - the American Health Care Act would be an absolute catastrophe for mothers and children. From family planning and preventive services to the nearly half of pregnant women who rely on Medicaid to pay for their children's births to the millions of older women who rely on Medicaid to pay for their long-term care - the legislation is a wholesale attack on women's health care.
And slashing Medicaid funding by $880 billion, the Republican health care plan would take away Medicaid expansion coverage from millions of Americans and radically restructure federal funding for basic Medicaid programs - forcing eligibility and benefit cuts in all fifty states. Cuts to Medicaid would force a rationing of care to some of the communities who are lifted by it the most: Black, Latinx, Asian, Native American, LGBTQ+, and middle to low-income families; as well as pregnant women, people with disabilities, rural communities, and the elderly. In short, these cuts would hurt our economy and families alike.
I am a self-employed, single parent who works 7 days a week. I am very healthy, but without insurance coverage, my asthma medication costs $300 per month. My child is completely dependent on my income, and she is a childhood cancer survivor able to have access to Medicaid under the current ACA plan. There are many families like mine who will revert to medical bankruptcies or go uninsured if we need to in order to keep shelter and food for our families. ― Erin., Washington.
Preventing the American Health Care Act from becoming law is one of the top priorities for women, moms and their families. For the past several months, thousands and thousands of MomsRising members have testified, signed petitions, made phone calls and written letters to Congress asking them to do what's best for this country, and for women's health, by protecting and improving the Affordable Care Act, rather than repealing it and replacing it with a fundamentally flawed bill.
So this week, National Women's Health Week, join us in opposing the Republican plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. The health of American women ― and their families ― depend on it.


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Our Quiet Christmas Service is an attempt to acknowledge that this season is not one of hope and joy for everyone. We light candles and hang memorials on the tree and think of those we miss. And, somehow, there is an honesty in that service where no one is required or expected to be cheerful, where folk are encouraged to be real. And, always, the plight of an unmarried teenage mother, far from home, struggling to make sense of all that is happening comes into focus and the Nativity, stripped bare speaks into the silence. The silence of love lost and dreams abandoned, the silence in which the anguished sigh of God is heard. And God's presence is felt in the starkness of the manger unadorned by fairy lights, in the rawness of grief and loss, breathing warmth that thaws bodies numbed by pain,embracing hearts laid bare in sorrow, cradling fragile souls as fiercely and lovingly as God's son was cradled in his mother's arms.
Into such a world, God comes.
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I don't like Bangkok. It's just dirty and big and made to rip off tourists. There are just way too of them here resulting in almost every local you meet trying to scam you in some way. The street vendors charge way to much for their goods, taxi-drivers always wanting way to much for the trip or even worse the TukTuk-Drivers (I don't believe you will ever find an honest TukTuk, just don't use them ever) and the worst being if you ask someone for the way instead of giving you the information they send you to some friend who tries to sell you overpriced shit. I'm so fed up with all those people. The Highlight was that there were signs inside of the Wat Pho temple warning of pickpockets. I can understand thieves hanging around outside of tourist-attractions but inside a closed of temple with entrance-control? Come on! I am a 100 percent certain the vast majority of Thai people are honest and nice persons and I would like to meet more of them but unfortunately most of the people you get in contact with as a visitor are absolute arseholes.
But for something more fun: How do you recognize the backpacker in Thailand? Well the all dress so individually equal. You start with the baggy pants with an elephant print than take a Chang-Beer shirt, sleeveless and lowcut of course, and finish it of with some handmade traditional colorful shoulder bag to contain your nice credit-card. Oh and if you are the real 3-week-unbelievably-adventurous-backpack-trip-to-Thailand guy you definitely have to go for the dreads. Haha ok but it's just crazy how many "alternative" backpackers are here in Bangkok. OK it's all very developed and easy to get along but from what I've seen so far Vietnam was a lot better to travel. Well let's wait till I finally get out of this crappy city of Bangkok.


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Written By Sheila Callaghan
Directed By Kip Fagan
A pair of radical feminist ex-strippers scour the country on a murderous rampage against right-wing pro-lifers, blogging about their exploits in gruesome detail. Meanwhile, a scruffy screenwriter named Owen tries to bang out his magnum opus in a hotel room as his best friend Rodney ("The Rod") holds forth on rape and other manly enterprises. When Owen decides to incorporate the strippers into his screenplay, the boundaries of reality begin to blur, and only a visit from Jane Fonda can help keep worlds from blowing apart.
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12: The magic number
Words by Terry Hawes
Photography by Pablo Moreno, Terry Hawes and Manuel Buck
It's late March and a second wave of snow continues to deprive the UK of warmth. A press trip to Gran Canaria comes as a tonic. Campagnolo want to share an exclusive announcement with the world's cycling press and we have an invitation.
It's far from Simpson's usual territory, but we're flattered by recognition from a brand whose recent straplines include the hashtag '#thoseintheknow'. We're not overtly tech-driven gourmands – a more prosaic appreciation for the union of functionality, practicality and aesthetics remains at the heart of Simpson – but we willingly accept an invitiation from arguably the most revered marque in cycling.
Were we ready to take our place with the world's cycling media? To talk tech with the technorati and get down with the industry? No, not really. We wanted to breathe in, live and experience for ourselves (and for you, our readers) the entire spectacle of a major product launch from a manufacturer whose history is indelibly linked with the sport that drives us.
Day One:
The UK was on the brink of snow (again) as we left for warmer climates, smug in the knowledge that rainfall was absent but for a few times a year in Gran Canaria. Armed with just pedals, cycling shoes and the usual hand luggage for a few nights away, we took our seat with a cross section of humanity on the 7am flight, down with the people for the four and three quarter hour flight.
As we landed, the shock of the 4am pick up still hadn't kicked in, but the total buzz and magnitude of what we had embarked on had. Beyond the pressurised and air conditioned confines of the cabin, Spain awaited in all it's warm, pre-Summer glory.
Our hotel's interior was a total feast of fantasy. Think Delta brakes as ceiling supports, but on an industrial scale, with a ceiling adorned by stained glass windows of a scale more appropriate to a cathedral. A combination of 1970s, drug-inspired architecture and a throwback hippy chic vibe. Had this structure been built or merely landed here and forgotten to take off again?
The first day was a one for rest an acclimatisation; a time to meet, greet (and eat), as well as to gain orentation for the hotel and the local surroundings. For any cyclist, the search for good coffee is always on high on the agenda, and here, dear reader, we must offer a mea culpa. Manuel Buck of the esteemed Gran Fondo joined us in our quest, and a friendship was formed.
A mountainous landscape far beyond the hotel boundaries waited silently beneath cloudless skies. A five-minute walk found us on the beachfront at downtown Mogán. Relaxation blew in on a warm breeze - any glimpse of sunlight reflected off the sea helps ease the mind. Our thoughts turned to the following day and the joy of riding in such conditions.
By the time we sat down for dinner, everyone else assigned to this first of four, four-day groups had arrived. Campagnolo had summoned a global gathering for the launch of product 'X' - a topic much speculated upon.
Before leaving the table, we were told to bring our pedals with us to breakfast and instructed in the specific kit combination to wear the following day. A matching combo of turquoise Titanio jersey and socks with Magnesio bibs was the uniform for the first day's riding. We, like you in all probablity, don't like to be told what to wear at the best of times, but on this occasion could fully appreciate the neccessity, from our host's persepective, of a united front, and the abolition of competing styles and branding that could so easily have spoiled the impact of the following day. For the next few days, we would all be part of Team Campagnolo.
Day Two:
The hotel's curtains may have been lined, but the sun still found an entry point. Seeping in across the tiled floor of the bedroom, long shards of light signified glorious weather for the day's riding.
The breakfast game: cyclists are creatures of habit when it comes to diet. Fuelling for a day's riding is key to feeling good in the saddle. You build up a dietary repertoire, a knowledge of what ingredients work for you. Therefore it was the stuff of revelation what some of the world's cycling press tucked into before riding into the mountains. Boiled eggs and fancy cakes topped the list - Simpson had already earmarked the riders to avoid out on the road. With breakfast finished, we headed to the conference area, where the guessing and speculation would finally end.
Numbers game:
For those old (and privileged) enough to remember, if you had a 10-speed racer in the 1970s, you were the envy of your peers. As a teenager, it elevated your status to someone special; you were the daddy. The gearing made your bike a serious contender and in turn you felt the same. It represented a passport to freedom and independence. The drivetrain aligned you with the club rider or racer; priveleged members of the secret, secular society that cycling clubs were often held to be back then.
We find ourselves sat in a conference room listening to Campagnolo's Press Manager Joshua Riddle eulogising the arrival of Campagnolo's groundbreaking 12-speed Record and Super Record groupsets. The extra sprocket and attendant broadening of ratios represents the very pinnacle of engineering achievement, a marvel of modern day cycling innovation, the chance to own a slice of the future right here, right now. Hyperbole aside, the sophistication of design required in every aspect of the drivetrain to achieve this is no small feat. Make no mistake, this is (yet another) significant first for the artists of Vicenza.
Campagnolo's 85th birthday falls this year, but it's hardly mentioned - there's a more important number awaiting an announcement. The revelation of a 12-speed groupset and a complete makeover to accommodate all the complexities associated with the introduction of an additional gear came more as relief than surprise. Available for now in two groupsets, 12-speed puts this company firmly back at the forefront of cycling innovation, 85 years after Tulio Campagnolo formulated and then introduced the quick release system.
Cleverly, a presentation laden with Italian flair guides us through a host of reasons why '12' is the magic number: the months in a year, the signs of the zodiac, the number of apostles - the list appears endless, but all associations are positive. The promo video concludes with a wry challenge: a 12-second timeframe in which to decide if the new Record and Super Record collections are the groupsets of the future.
Campagnolo's flagship groups are the first to receive the 12-speed treatment. Available for now in just two ratios - 12-29 and 12-32 - it's not only the cassette, but every part of the drivetrain and shifting system that has been refined to accommodate and maximise the potential of this new advancement in gearing evolution. A thinner chain, enhanced ergonomics at the levers and switches, finer cabling, larger jockey wheels in the rear derailleur - the list is almost endless.
However interesting the background to the technical developments, there's still no substitute for first-hand experience - actions speak louder than words, every time. There's no better education than the opportunity to engage directly with the subject under discussion. Functionality can equate, at times, to ugliness – a product that 'does the job' - but Campagnolo acknowledges that a cyclist isn't a machine, but flesh and blood. Aesthetics and efficiency must work together - this is indicative/reflective of Italian culture and philosophy. The difference, in automotive terms, might be marked by attempting to compare an Alfa Romeo to, say, a Lexus. For Campagnolo, the engineer is also an artist. Would the new equipment prove their ability to grasp the truism that beauty is more than skin deep? We were there to find out.
With the presentation over, we were allocated our individually prepared machines. Which bike would it be? The clue lay in the pedals. Lined up outside the conference building, Campagnolo had amassed a selection of the finest bikes on the market (and arguably in the world) and equipped each with the new Record 12-speed group set (Super Record was saved for Day Two of riding).
Were we to create a list of machinery with which a cyclist might distract himself, any of the bikes assembled by Campagnolo would rank highly. We'll cut to the chase: complete and utter two-wheeled heaven. Confession time: the blood rush of euphoria, the giddiness that momentarily replaces logic and reasoning, was upon us and focus was temporarily lost.
We rode an Orbea Orca Aero, built around an incredibly stiff, very lightweight frame. The bike felt and rode fast from the very first pedal stroke. The experience was further complemented by our virgin 12-speed Record groupset. Instantly, we realised the impact and importance of the advances Campagnolo had made. You could ride in the big ring for longer; the additional sprocket made changes with the rear derailleur notably more smooth and fluid. When you were forced, eventually, to use the front derailleur, the sensation was of almost EPS-like immediacy. The action was precise and almost soundless - an experience that threw into question the need for non-mechanical set-ups.
Out on the road:
From the off, Team Turquoise gunned it to the hills under the watchful eye of a couple of support vehicles headed up by Thomson Bike Tours and a Campagnolo support car. We were also joined out on the ride by the company's latest ambassador and Italy's last World Champion, Alessandro Ballan. So what's it like riding with such an outrageous talent? Ballan is a quiet, unassuming guy - softly spoken even, when conversing in his native tongue - and ever smiling. Humility does not always come naturally to those who have worn the rainbow stripes (why should it?), but Ballan is as humble as they come.
We enjoyed his company on the road, unavoidably in awe of his grace and power on the bike. We couldn't help but wonder what small percentage of his capacity he had engaged to ride with us. His speed on the climbs was a modest deception, only discovered when a group of local riders jumped on his wheel. After a brief backward glance, Alessandro simply turned up the gas, his smooth riding style and immense power underlining his pedigree and credentials. We gaped as mere mortals innocently took on a former World Champion. Which party do you watch? He 'innocently' shredded everyone on his wheel. It was a joy to behold - the stuff of legend and a tale to dine out on for years to come.
Sharing the road with a rider of Ballan's calibre, you realise again why smoothness is such a sought-after commodity among cyclists. It promotes efficiency, reduces energy consumption and, most importantly, prolongs the enjoyment of the ride. Campagnolo's new 12-speed groupsets are the materialisation of this statement.
Day Three:
Another bike and another set of kit - enter the flagship Super Record 12-speed groupset in combination with disc brakes. Today we're the men in black and a Canyon Ultimate CF SLX has our name (pedals) on it. For this road test, we are driven to another part of the Island. It's another beautiful day that gives rise to further reality checks.
During both days of riding, we sit in the gruppetto, a position that afforded us valuable time with Alessandro. We watched how he used and configured the new ratios. In short, we learned a lot from him. His riding style epitomised the qualities inherent in this 12-speed set up.
"Are you alright, buddy?"
With a wink and a backslap Press Manager Joshua Riddle tells us to 'Keep that 32 in reserve - you're going to need it!'. It's the last 4km of climbing before the descent. Road signs at the beginning of the climb that forewarn us of its unsuitability for cycling prove accurate. The climb savagely renders Team Campagnolo, an outfit suddenly grieving for the loss of flat roads. Regrouping at the top is a lengthy affair, but the final descent of the day is worth the effort.
It's safe to say I'm definitely the least gifted of cyclists when it comes to descending, but it's a talent that truly aligns me with a parallel occupation as the world's foremost brake tester. Hurtling down Gran Canaria's equivalent of the Stelvio Pass, encountering rockfall debris, sheer drops and a gut-churning sensation of mortality, you need reassurance that you'll see your family again. I take solace from the constant flashbacks of the morning's video presentation that demonstrated the heat-resistant qualities of Campagnolo's disc brakes. The new SR hoods sit 3mm taller than the Record groupset's rim brake equivalent, to house the additional tech. For the rider, it offers reassurance. When you lock on to the hoods, it's like being greeted with a firm handshake: you're part of this bike, and it's not going to let
you go.
The topic of disc brakes still divides the industry and riders alike. Campagnolo's stance is clear: to produce the finest product for both preferences. Job done, we'd say. Having ridden and savoured both mechanical and non-mechanical incarnations, it feels like they have achieved their goal. For any future Continental mountain descents (think roads as incomprehensibily twisting as squeezed toothpaste), disc brakes will be my 'go-to' option, every time. On more level terrain, rim brakes will remain my option uno.
We found ourselves asking what a 12-speed drivetrain represents to the everyday road cyclist? Is it a technology that's evolved simply because it can be achieved, or is this advance truly beneficial for cycling? Have Campagnolo created 12-speed groupsets for the right reasons? Having ridden the new Record and Super Record groups, and been able to appreciate these advances for ourselves, we truly believe this is the future for cycling. And, yes, we definitely want to be a 12-speed hero.


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Disabled Marine lives in tower at speedway to raise money for homes for veterans
Scott Burns asks little of the fans streaming into Charlotte Motor Speedway for the May races.
Atop a 20-foot aluminum tower, the disabled Marine from Tupelo, Miss., has delivered his spiel for hours on end since Concord firefighters hoisted him up on the morning of May 17.
"Support our veterans," he said into a wireless microphone hours before the start of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race that night. "Donate a dollar. One dollar. Seven days I'm going to stay on top of this tower."
By the end of Sunday's Coca-Cola 600, Burns hopes to have raised at least $75,000 for the nonprofit Purple Heart Homes to renovate seven homes for disabled or wounded veterans in five states. They include Army National Guard Specialist Bryan Duckett of Charlotte.
"Donate $3, and I'll give you a pair of Thorlos socks," he announced.
Burns dressed in a white golf shirt and donated Star Spangled Banner shorts.
Look down and you'll see a tattoo on his right calf. "I'm with stumpy," it says. The tattoo includes a hand that points to his left prosthetic leg.
Burns, 42, was injured when he fell off a truck at Camp Geiger in Jacksonville. He had 15 surgeries, and his left leg was amputated below the knee. He has back pain and right ankle problems.
He said he decided to help fellow veterans because he knows firsthand what those injured or wounded endure.
Over seven years, he's raised money for Cell Phones for Soldiers, Wounded Warriors and the last two years for Purple Heart Homes.
Statesville buddies Dale Beatty and John Gallina formed Purple Heart Homes after being wounded in Iraq. They saw it as a way to help other wounded vets. Beatty, a staff sergeant, lost both legs below the knees. Gallina, a specialist, suffered brain trauma.
The nonprofit has built or renovated 41 homes for veterans in various states and has eight projects under way, spokeswoman Vicki Thomas said.
Burns raised $9,000 for the organization last year. He's raised about $70,000 for the various groups over the years.
The most harrowing night on his tower over the years was when tornado-force winds struck, ripped off the tower's top and did other damage. He came through unscathed.
Burns, who has a wife, a 15-year-old daughter and an adopted baby boy, expects to have spent 168 hours on his Honor Tower by Sunday. The tower is in the Fan Zone at the speedway's main entrance and has a Porta-Jon and a cot on the second of its three levels. People bring him food.
"The hardest part is watching people walk by and not put a dollar in," he said.
Many drop in a buck or two or three, and Burns has fun with some of them.
"People with really red hair should donate a dollar," he said to a young woman with neon red hair. She put in $3, and Burns tossed her a pair of socks.
"I think he's phenomenal," Thomas said as Burns repeated his pitch throughout the day. "He's away from his family for two weeks, an infant son. … Whenever you think of loving your country, Scott Burns epitomizes that."


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In this video, I share 3 Tools on how to visit family and not Binge or eat uncontrollably. HERE'S WHAT WE ARE TALKING ABOUT: ✔ How Intuition is connected to our bodies ✔ The power of Intuitiveeating ✔ What happens to our bodies when we DONT follow our Intuition ✔ How Intuition can break through the blocks that lead to overeating and physical ailments ✔ What we can all start doing right now to start a healthier, more intuitive relationship with our bodies
Quick tip for more peace with your body.
I am all for finding ways to turn pain into pleasure.
What do you do when food is no longer your friend?
There are moments when
you don't want to binge, but you do it anyway.
you don't want to eat__________ but you eat it anyway.
you don't want to obsess and restrict, but you do it anyway.
Recently, I have been challenged with some health issues. Because of this I am making changes with my food.
YIKES! No one wants to let go of their favorite foods... especially not me!
There wasn't a day that went by that I didn't worry about food. I was constantly monitoring what I was eating. If I wasn't monitoring, I was binging to balance out the days of restricting. I was worried about eating too much and wondering how much food I could 'get away' with eating that would keep me losing weight or at status quo.
It's raining, so Aspen and I are home making chocolate yumminess!
Days like this, I am so happy to not fight my food anymore. I once thought that I'd never be able to eat chocolate or sweets without binging on them. I was afraid of food and that I'd never stop eating the sweets. I'm so relieved to have enjoyed this moment with my son without all the crazy food thoughts.
Check out this recipe: I'll let you know how it turns out.
The first picture used to terrify me. If I looked at myself when my belly was relaxed, I would be disgusted, embarrassed and eventually beat myself up.
The second picture made me feel confident. I knew that all was okay with my body and therefore I could approve of myself.
The illusion is they are the same belly. They both exist. They are both me.
" I learned how to slow down and listen to what my body wants to eat."
" I have stopped controlling every aspect of my life."
" I am willing to accept a compliment about my body."
" I lovingly created boundaries with my family around my food choices."
" I am more compassionate and kind to myself."
" I realize that it has little to do food."
" I am no longer binging and making food bad or good."
" I don't feel guilty about my food and I actually like what I look like.
Here I am in full summer fun mode with my nieces.
Nothing was gonna stop me from the Slip and Slide.
That day my nieces, son and a handful of neighborhood kids spent 6 hours riding that Slip and Slide.
heir constant squeals of laughter were contagious. It was truly a magical summertime day.
And yet with all this fun happening, I couldn't help but have a ripple of fear run through me.
I get overwhelmingly nervous about the messages these kids are going to be inundated with about their body.
They will soon be bombarded with social media messages telling them to shape up and slim down for the summer.
Oh God, my relationship to the scale could make or break my day.
The scale was not only a device to weigh my body, but it decided if I was worthy of self-love.
It decided if I was allowed to have a good day. The scale gave me permission to eat or not to eat. The number on the scale could drive me to tears and crazy dieting.
What's your relationship with the scale? It's our decision as to how much importance we are going to give the number that we see on the scale.
Check out this video for more guidance on how to deal with the scale in your life.
My new favorite PLEASURE!
Life is too short! I spent way too much time neglecting my desire for yumminess in my life. Saying no to food and sweets because I was bad if I ate them. So over it!
I'm not saying it was easy to let it go of the shame of Food.
But now, I'm devoted to expanding the amount of pleasure I can allow in my life. Pleasure is not just instant gratification. Pleasure is that deep listening to my body that tells me I am on the right track.
This yummy Booch Craft reminds me of how good it feels to enjoy life. No need to have Guilt and shame.
What are you letting yourself indulge in today?
Let me know!!!
PLEASURE is when we feel good about ourselves from the inside out. PLEASURE is sometimes a quiet whisper that says, "thank you for not eating that 3rd piece of cake or "thank you for taking a nap." PLEASURE opens up our heart. It makes us more aware of life around us and within us. PLEASURE sex releases stress and makes our body tingle and feel alive.
It's not your fault. Society has taught us to see ourselves as not enough. Our inner critic is programmed to look for weaknesses.
I used to beat myself up every day. I can remember standing in front of the mirror telling myself how ugly I looked. The deep despair I would feel from comparing myself to others. The constant inner voices telling me that I am not good enough.
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Are you struggling with allowing yourself pleasure because of what you look like? Many of us feel we are ONLY worthy of pleasure when our body looks a certain way. This can keep us from experiencing deep intimacy with ourselves and our partners. In this video, we are going to look at " How to have Sex with the Lights on when you Hate your Body."
Question: "If my 30 pounds of extra fat is causing me health problems, then how can I love myself and my fat? I'm confused." I was asked this question recently from a client. It's a good one. Wanna know my answer?Watch my replay of Facebook Live.
Body Acceptance not only lets your inner beauty shine, it allows you to receive more pleasure in your life. When we spend time stressing about what we look like; we miss out on connection, intimacy, and ultimately our life's purpose.
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As NCAAs arrive, Bev Smith is up for any challenge, including facing Ray Tanner
Beverly Smith is trying to complicate Dawn Staley's schedule for May, which is weird considering they have become such close friends.
South Carolina's eighth-year softball coach and 10th-year women's basketball coach are Columbia neighbors and were taking one of their regular strolls Tuesday morning when the subject of the calendar was broached.
"Dawn was asking about the rain and trying to figure out all the game times," Smith said. "She's very invested. She wanted to hear about the (potential) Super Regional. She's really trying to figure out how to fit softball into her schedule right now. It is awesome to have her be such a big fan and supporter of our program."
Smith's team has made a lot of people adjust their spring schedules.
After a 45-14 regular season (15-9 SEC) and runner-up finish in the SEC tournament, the No. 12 Gamecocks are hosting an NCAA regional for the first time since 2002. The action begins Friday when Hofstra takes on Liberty at 5 p.m., and then South Carolina faces UNC Greensboro at 7:30. The winner of the weekend will advance to a Super Regional, a three-game series with a spot in the College World Series on the line.
"I would really like to see us play this out and get to Super Regionals, and you get to that point, you're in a three-game series. I like our chances anytime we get to see somebody more than once," Smith said. "I already think the season has been successful, and I'm looking forward to seeing where this postseason takes us."
Batter up
Staley was one of the first Columbia personalities to take the Bev Smith Challenge. That's Smith's standing offer to pitch to anyone who will step into the batter's box. If Smith, a former North Carolina pitcher, strikes out the volunteer, she's owed a cup of coffee.
"Here's the problem with Dawn," Smith begins. "Dawn did not hit very well, but she wasn't coming out of the box until she hit it. I think I finally said, 'I'm tired, get out.' She wasn't leaving. Her competitive nature was not going to let her leave without a hit, so I think I started trying to hit her bat. I was like 'Oh Lord, we could be here all night.' "
Staley, an all-city softball player in high school in Philadelphia, acknowledged her struggles against her friend.
"I could not hit her until she pitched her arm tired," Staley said.
Staley won't be in Beckham Field to see the Gamecocks play this weekend because of a previous out-of-town commitment, but she's hoping for rainouts so she can be there for Monday games, just like she was in Columbia, Mo., to see this year's SEC tournament, just like she was there before South Carolina was seeing much success or even playing in five-year-old Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field.
"She was here at the very beginning," Smith said. "I remember Dawn when we were at the old stadium because fans could be on the field level. We had a bottom of the seventh win against, I don't remember the team, but I remember Dawn Staley coming through the line. She ran out on the field and was running through the line. This was before I even knew her that well, and I thought, 'Gosh, she's crazy.' "
It's not just middle-aged women's basketball coaches who can't catch up to Smith's pitches. Her own players learn the lesson early on.
"I let them know early about my ability to strike them out," she chuckled. "I like it when they pass the stories along, and they get bigger and more exciting as they go along. They stretch out over the years."
Smith has been fanning overconfident adversaries since her playing days at UNC, when she challenged Tar Heels baseball players for spending money.
"The baseball guys, their egos," she said. "I was always up for it if they wanted to give me $5 or something like that. Really it was about the ability to tell everybody I struck them out, that was good."
So far at South Carolina, former Gamecocks baseball player Robert Beary is about the only person who can claim a victory against Smith.
"I got him to swing and miss a couple times, but he hit a ball into the light pole," Smith said. "He crushed a ball. Robert Beary won that challenge."
Smith also credits her team's communications director, Patrick Osborne, with a good showing.
The rest of the takers have left in defeat. The obvious matchup — Smith versus her boss and former South Carolina baseball coach Ray Tanner — has yet to materialize, but Smith is game.
"That is a great idea," she said. "I see him talking his way out of that somehow. He will probably say something like he was a defensive specialist or something. I don't know what he'll come up with."
If Tanner does end up owing Smith a Starbucks drink, maybe he can join her on her daily coffee run. There are some folks in a regular morning meeting there who would like to have a word, it seems.
"I might have a Starbucks problem," Smith said. "It's on my route to work. I swing my Starbucks every day, say hello to the fellas that sit outside. I have my Starbucks friends. It is such an eclectic group of people, it's really neat. I always walk up and say, 'What are we talking about today?' They were heavy in hiring the new baseball coach and football coach. Politics was big for a bit. I swing by every morning and get a cup of coffee."
All in the family
Smith's coffee clutch is just another indication that the Texas native-turned-Tar Heel has found a new home in Columbia.
Her parents moved here from Houston five years ago to be near their daughter and have adopted an entire program. Her dad, Ed, is the facility handyman, hanging this and that in the batting cage, and her mom, Dixie, volunteered to serve as the host in the media room for this weekend's tournament.
"My mom feels like she's the ambassador at the stadium. She welcomes everyone in," Smith said. "They were talking about making this a nice tournament and what they were going to do for media, so I said, 'You know what, let my mom monitor that room.' Probably you'll have some banana bread in there. There will be some touches of Dixie in there."
By that time, Smith's focus won't be on Staley's schedule or striking out Ray Tanner but on the next step in her program's development. The Gamecocks are 274-193 in Smith's eight seasons and have improved their final RPI ranking in each of the past five seasons, finishing at No. 22 last year.
"It's so rewarding for me that these players have worked hard and we have the opportunity to host here. I think being a top 16 seed is such a big deal," Smith said. "I really credit our players, because from Day 1 they have put in the work, they've bought in and they've continued to believe this entire season. They just keep looking on to the next challenge."
NCAA Regional:
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday; games Saturday and Sunday
Who: USC vs. UNCG
Where: Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field
Other opening round game: Liberty-Hofstra at 5 p.m.


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Race directing invigorating runs through the wilds of Wisconsin.
Pictured: Juan Moran,, Western States Golden Ticket Qualifier (2018) & Winner Arbor Ridge Trail Race (2018 & 2019)
Over the rocks and through the woods we go again to another stunning segment of Wisconsin's iconic Ice Age Trail for the Brooklyn Wildlife Trail Race (BWTR), sponsored by the nearby Hop Garden.
This event serves as another fundraiser for the "keeper of the trails" with donations and a portion of race proceeds going to the Ice Age Trail Alliance.
The beautiful Brooklyn Wildlife Area is just ten miles south of Verona and Oregon and nestled, oh-so nicely, between the quaint Wisconsin communities of Paoli, Belleville, and Brooklyn.
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I'm sure everyone has been wondering when the new Costco US coupon book starts since there was a bit of a gap between the previous one ending last Sunday. It turns out that Costco took a week off, but the new Costco US coupon book will be starting on Thursday, March 5, and running through the last Sunday in March, the 29th. In the coupon this month there's a nice savings of $1,500.00 in warehouse savings. This month just about everything in the book is an instant savings deal, you'll only need the book or app to get $5.00 off transferring home movies to DVD and the photo repair service; so just the coupons for the Costco Photo Center. There are some really good coupons this month, and certainly lots of coupons for cleaning supplies.
This month I have uploaded the new Costco US Coupon Book PDF (or view it in the Google PDF viewer) (this is a PDF of what they posted online), or you can view it at the warehouse coupons on the Costco.com website. If you weren't aware, Costco has updated their coupon policy for "streamlined savings". Basically, that means that you won't have to clip coupons (if you ever needed to for your location anyway) again, but instead you can just show the cashier the coupon book or the smartphone app to redeem any offers marked with a blue arrow (which will make more sense when you see the coupon book). You can get the app for either iPhone or Android in their respective app stores. The only coupons that you must have the app or coupon book to redeem are the ones with the blue arrow, but they are all pretty much instant savings deals lately. For many, they didn't have to clip coupons anyway, so this isn't necessarily all that different. The one big change is that Costco says that they will no longer have extra copies of the coupon book available at the warehouses. If you didn't get your book or never do, you should stop by Customer Service and make sure that they have all of your mailing information correct and that you have allowed them permission to send you things in the mail. Or, just use the Costco smartphone app. Lastly, you can also view them on the Costco.com website. Costco has recently started posting the coupons online and through the app before they actually start (like just a few days after the old ones expire), so that makes it easier and nicer for planning too.
This month, you can get a new set of four Bridgestone tires for $70.00 off. You can also take advantage of this coupon online at Costco.com. Costco is giving you a few additional days to use this coupon as well since it lasts until April 8, which is ten days longer than the rest of the coupon book. This might be a good time to buy tires if you're planning a road trip for Easter.
If you're a new, or new-ish, mom or dad, you'll probably be thrilled to see the coupons for Kirkland Signature Supreme Diapers. You can save $4.00 off a box of KS Supreme Diapers in sizes 1 – 6. The good news is that if you need the convenience of delivery to your door, you can get these on Costco.com too. The bad news is that there's a limit of just two on this deal.
I will fess up to buying fish sticks but only the Trident Ultimate Fish Sticks (I can't get them here so I haven't had any for a few years). The first time we bought them it was because they lured us in with a demo. And they were so crispy and delicious that we had to get them. The fish sticks are supposed to be better than the usual ones "offering more fish, better fish and less breading" according to Trident. They are certainly some of the best fish sticks I've ever had, in any case. They're made with real, whole fillets of Alaskan Pollock and the breading is the perfect amount so that they cook up perfectly crispy, though we always had to cook them a few minutes longer than the package instructions to get them really crispy. They are good by themselves, but what we always used them for was making fish tacos with fresh tortillas, some lettuce, a bit of avocado, and some tzatziki sauce (all of which you can get at Costco). I wrote a post about using them for fish tacos way back in April 2008, if you want to see how I used the Ultimate Fish Sticks to create quick and easy fish tacos. I know that fish sticks are totally a kid food, usually, but the high quality of fish in these definitely turns them into more adult-friendly eating.
There's also a coupon for $2.80 off a 20 count box of Skinny Cow Ice Cream Sandwiches. I'm not really an ice cream person, and really don't like the low fat stuff because it is sort of like eating flavored styrofoam to me. However, these Skinny Cow ice cream sandwiches are delicious! I don't know if it the cookie part that they use for the sandwich or if their ice cream is just that much better, but these are a delicious treat. And without a bunch of calories, they're a pretty guilt-free treat, at that. The box at Costco comes with 10 vanilla and 10 cookies and cream sandwiches, both flavours have just 150 calories per sandwich. I'm a purist, I guess, because I have always preferred the vanilla ones. I don't know how they manage to keep the calories down though, because these taste as good or better than regular ice cream sandwiches.
I think I've said this for a few months running now, but this is a great time to stock up on cleaning and paper supplies. There are so many coupons for cleaning supplies, I'm not going to list them but if you're in need you can probably find a deal on the supplies you've been wanting. The one item I will point out, is the deal for $2.00 off the Vanity Fair Napkins. They have two sizes, dinner (240 count) and everyday (660 count), but either size is great, though I think I lean towards the bigger dinner size. The napkins are sturdy and won't fall to pieces when faced with something really messy like burgers or BBQ ribs. But really, there are coupons for every type of cleaning task, as well as storage bags and containers from Ziploc and Glad, trash bags, and paper towels and toilet paper.
There are so many good coupons this month that I'm going to have to stop myself or I'll just keep going on and on. I will just give you a bit of a warning, if this year is anything like the previous years (and they are very consistent), Costco US will not have another coupon book until after Easter. So you can expect another couple of weeks at the end of March/beginning of April where there aren't coupons.


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Macedonian participant in the EHF Champions League, Metalurg in this match simply could not be recognized whether recent developments between the club-Stanic somehow shake the atmosphere for a moment or perhaps they just kept their strength for important Champions League matches.Chervar again put younger players in the team roster and with combined team stood against first line-up of Tatran, the hosts could not find the idea against spirited opponents, whose victory took them to the leading position in this regional competition.The match begun well for the home team, in the eighth minute after the second goal of Manaskov the score was 5-3. Metalurg last lead was at 12:11 through Vugrinec. The guests guided by Pejovic made a 3-0 series for a lead of two goals in the 26th minute.The suspense lasted until the initial five minutes of the second half, when Slovenian right back, Vugrinec lower the advantage at 16:17, and then Metalurg's ship started sinking, too many technical mistakes, without any clear ideas in attack and Tatran Presov used it and with a series 8:2 took their advantage to plus eight in 42th minute,18:25 . When it was clear who would take the points in Skopje, Metalurg put his younger players in the game , but the Slovaks did not relaxed a bit and made their maximum advantage, through Sadovji in the 58th minute. The final epilogue was 23:32.
Top scorers for Metallurg were Vugrinec, Mojsoski and Atman with four goals, while at Tatran Presov, Antl had nine T. Urban six, five had Kristopans and Pejovic.
A series of 8-1 at the start of the second half, when Tatran came to 25-17 was crucial to the outcome of the match.
Lino Chervar , Metallurg coach
– Congratulations to Tatran who put more effort, struggle and desire. It is obvious that is a small period fo us, from Sunday to Friday to regenerate in the approach and "in the heads". We need more time to prepare, mentally. Tatran is quality team and our "stronger lineup" made minus. I'm sorry I did not put more young players in the squad. Taleski showed sports arrogance, Kosteski played well in defense and inexperienced in the attack. Peshevski started well and then played poorly . We'll continue to give a chance to other players in the SEHA GSS league matches in future.
Peter Hatalchik, coach of Tatran
– We know where the danger was coming from, Atman, Vugrinec and Mojsovski. Where good prepared to keep them, and it gave us the result. We knew that the only chance we have to play fast , with pressure, with quick center and with shorter attacks.
HC Metalurg:OJLEVSKI Goce 1, PECAKOVSKI Dejan 1/2, VUGRINEC Renato 4/10, KOSTESKI Nikola 1/2, MANASKOV Dejan 3/4, MOJSOSKI Zlatko 4/6, MITREVSKI Nikola(5 saves), MARKOSKI Nikola 1/1, MOJSOVSKI Naumche 2/4, ATMAN Pavel 4/6, KEDŽO Nikola 1/2, TALEVSKI Filip 2/5, JONOVSKI Aco, MIJATOVIĆ Rade(9 saves), MANDIĆ Igor, PEŠEVSKI Žarko
Tatran Presov: KRUPA Jakub(), RABEK Oliver 2/5, HRUSCAK Patrik, HRSTKA Jakub, KRISTOPANS Dainis 5/10, SADOVYI Viacheslav 1/1, VERKIČ Svetislav (9 saves), RADČENKO Alexander 1/1, URBAN Lukaš, TUMIDALSKY Peter 1, URBAN Tomas 6/8, ČIP Tomaš 1/1, PEJOVIČ Žarko 5/10, KRZYSZTOFIK Damian 2/2, ANTL Radoslav 9/11


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Lenoir-Rhyne University's Institute for Faith and Learning is sponsoring weekly "Religion, Science and Ministry" classes, beginning Monday, Sept. 3, in the fellowship hall at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in Hickory, North Carolina.
The center's aim is to provide programming that contributes to and enriches a culture of the intellect that is theologically based. Its programs are directed to Christians of all traditions.
The ELCA college has formalized the class schedule that will be led by Mindy Makant, Ph.D., Lenior-Rhyne associate professor of religious studies and director of the Living Well Center. The sessions are free and open to the public and no registration is necessary. All sessions run each Monday night from 7 to 9 p.m., through Nov. 19.
"Religion, Science and Ministry" will explore how individuals can engage questions of science faithfully in a local congregation setting. The class sessions include:
- Sept. 10: Setting the stage: Categories of Relationship
- Sept. 17: Creation, New Creation, and Evolution
- Sept. 24: Astronomy and Creation – Guest Speaker: The Rev. Dr. Brian Peterson
- Oct. 1: Ecology and Climate Change
- Oct. 8: No Class
- Oct. 15: Technology and Community
- Oct. 22: No Class
- Oct. 29: Genetics and Human Identity – Guest Speaker: The Rev. Dr. Kim Carlson
- Nov. 5: Panel Discussion
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Our Featured Horse of the Month for June is Shay!
Shay has been with us for almost exactly a year. She has been on a lot of people's minds lately because she was one of our horses who contracted Strangles. We are very fortunate that none of our horses' symptoms have been very severe throughout our outbreak. While Shay is no exception, she has been the only one to develop an abscess under her jaw. The silver lining for this is that she has been in good spirits the whole time, eating and drinking, and best of all, has been a most excellent patient. No doubt her willingness to cooperate with us for all her treatments will help her recover quickly.
Shay came to us on an indefinite trial period last summer and stayed with us for a long time. When her owner thought he might have another buyer for her this spring, we immediately knew we couldn't live without her, so purchased her for the school. Shay will be turning 6 this year and is a beautiful black mare registered with the American Paint Horse Association. She is a little too big to be a pony, but not a very big horse – many in the horse world affectionately call her sized horse a "Hony". She is reminiscent of some of the Lancer ponies from the 60's and 70's.
Shay is very laid back and doesn't seem to get spooked by anything which makes her an ideal lesson horse. She is still a little green, so gets ridden by some of the more experienced riders, but has already had a few rides from younger riders and takes very good care of them. We know that one day she will be an amazing beginners' mount, but for the time being the older riders are enjoying putting her through the paces. She is proving herself to be a pretty great little athlete on top of having a wonderful brain.
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This is what would happen if The Italian Job got a German flair.
Close your eyes and ears and do whatever it takes to ignore any bad news about London. This is the safest city on Earth and despite the many dissenting opinions, ignore them because they are simply wrong. How do we know that? Because Porsche, looking to pull off a neat PR stunt to promote the adventurous lifestyle the Panamera Sport Turismo can bring about, decided to reshoot scenes from The Italian Job using Panameras as getaway cars and journalists as the drivers.
At the end of the day, not a single gold bar was stolen, proving our point. Surprisingly, this stunt wasn't just a commercial because these three Panamera Sport Turismos, painted in red, white, and blue as if they were Mini Coopers starring in a Peter Collinson (or Gary Gray) movie, were actually transporting $13.9 million worth of gold bricks from an undisclosed location in London to Hatton Garden.
As we know well, Porsche Panameras aren't exactly equipped to take bullets and shrapnel like an armored car, but the large storage compartment afforded by the wagon rear and a self-leveling suspension system makes them uniquely capable of transporting about $5 millions in gold bricks apiece. Plenty of police made sure to fill the gaps between the three Porsches to provide that layer of protection those lightweight bodies don't. Between the pretty Porsches, a plethora of cops, and camera cars shooting it all, the operation was likely as inconspicuous as it could ever hope to be. But thanks to how safe London is, these cars were never in any danger.


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Are you a smoker? If not, do you know someone who is? Most people know that smoking can cause a lot of health problems and can affect many diseases that you might already have. Do you want to quit smoking, or help someone you know quit? Read on for some helpful tips that can help you get started on your journey to quit smoking.
You probably already know that smoking is bad for you, but do you know why? For starters, cigarette smoke contains more than 7,000 chemicals. Many of these chemicals are toxic to humans, and at least 70 of them are known to cause cancer.
Smoking kills almost half a million people each year. For every one person who dies from tobacco-related illness, there are 20 people living with an illness caused by smoking.
The most common lung disease caused by smoking is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This disease makes it hard for you to breathe since tobacco smoke damages and destroys parts of your lung. As the disease gets worse, your breathing can get so bad that you will not be able to work or enjoy the kind of life that you once enjoyed. COPD can also lead to early death.
There are many reasons to quit smoking, but the most important reason is that the sooner you do, the sooner you will stop harming your lungs. Also, once you stop smoking, you give your body a chance to repair some of the damage that smoking has already done.
If you stop smoking, your lungs can repair themselves. Experts say that it takes at least 10 to 15 years of not smoking to lower your risk of most smoking-related diseases to the same level as someone who never smoked. Not all lung damage can be repaired or reversed, since the longer you have smoked, and the more you smoked, the more damaged your lungs will be. Therefore, it is important to quit as soon as you can before the damage becomes too severe.
If you quit smoking now, you will help not only yourself, but also friends, family, and children that can be harmed by secondhand smoke. Secondhand smoke, or the chemicals from smoke that get stuck in your clothing, put others around you at some risk for breathing problems or cancer if they are exposed over a long period.
It can be hard to stop smoking because nicotine is a very addictive drug, but it is possible. In fact, there are more former smokers in the United States today than there are people who still smoke.
Most people try to quit a few times before they finally succeed. Therefore, do not give up if you try to quit smoking once and it does not work. Learn from your past attempts. If one plan did not work in the past, try a new one.
Once you have a plan in place, talk to the members of your healthcare team and tell them you want to quit smoking. They can help teach you about the different stop-smoking aids. Some people use nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs) like gums, patches, sprays, or inhalers. There are also prescription medicines that can help you quit. Someone from your healthcare team can help you connect with a support group or a quit-smoking counselor. Studies show that counseling, combined with other methods, doubles
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