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A Step Back in Time for Futuristic Author
Archived news: published on Monday 16 May 2011 by Fife Council
Last week science fiction author, Alastair Reynolds returned to the place where his stellar career began – St Andrews. A sell out event at St Andrews Library heard Alastair talk about his time in St Andrews, staying at Fife Park in student accommodation. At this stage Alastair was honing his writing skills, hammering out short stories on a manual typewriter, much to the dismay of his flatmates. He went on to recount how coincidence led to him meeting the literary contacts who helped launch him on his writing career culminating in a £1million book deal with publishers Gollancz in 2009. From studying a PHd in Astronomy to writing science fiction novels, with a spell working at the European Space Agency, it almost sounds like a novel in itself. 'Maybe it was all the futuristic conversations which were taking place, the evening simply disappeared.' said Yvonne Melville, Adult Services Coordinator. 'Alastair captivated his audience and then happily spent time chatting to them and signing their books.'
This is Fife Libraries' second Sci-Fife event. Sci-Fife was started to highlight the rise in popularity of science fiction novels, and provide Fife science fiction readers the opportunity to meet their authors locally. The calibre of the authors taking part in Sci-Fife couldn't be better. We started with Iain M Banks last year and our next event will feature Ken McLeod in October, we certainly seem to be reaching for the stars with these events.
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EEEEK!!! far too excited to return back to Uni !! Had two amazing years so far and i'm feeling ready and raring to go all over again!! Sad to say this is my last year at uni … (for now!) … hopefully it will not be the end of my education! 🙂
I hope everyone is ready for another big step! Whether it's a new year at school, the start or finish of college, the beginning of University or another progressing year .. I wish you all the luck in the world and hope you all bite those nerves early on so you can enjoy your whole new experience!
Just remember … if you do not understand something, ask for help! No matter how stupid you may think your question is, you really do need to make sense of everything or else you will get more lost and confused than what you already started out with and before you know it you are completely muddled and you lose hope a little … don't get yourself stressed over it … make sure you ask for help every time whenever you need it!
If anybody has any questions or would like any advice on anything, please do feel free to comment 🙂

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"Life was just the way she
wanted it, and Rose did
everything she could to
keep it that way.
If the books on the shelf
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At tea time, Rose made sure ... "
My granddaughter Chelsea has a very special companion. Her name is Lady Grey, and she goes anywhere that Chelsea goes. The nearly two year old is not always careful with her rabbit. In the summer, while they were here visiting, Lady Grey made a few toilet plunges. Chelsea is reprimanded by her older sister for being careless in caring for her. Sicily has been known to pick her up from the sidewalk and carry Lady Grey, letting everyone know that Chelsea 'is not a good listener'; she should not be left in charge of her best friend's safety. Chelsea loves that wee bunny with everything in her, and is seldom seen without her close by. I now have a special love for stuffed bunnies.
Rose is a sweet little bunny, and readers will feel an immediate connection to her. The little boy who loves her is much like Chelsea. The two doing everything together ... bedtime hugs, park play, reading stories. All is well until the day Rose notices a loose thread on her arm. Rose likes things to be orderly, and that tiny thread throws her off her game. She experiences such concern that she cannot concentrate on the many things she loves to do. She can only give her full attention to that loose thread.
She must fix it. As she tries, the thread gets longer, and longer, and longer. Rose is ashamed that she can't keep from pulling on the thread, always trying to fix it. Rose's arm becomes unstuffed. It takes up all of her attention, and means she can't do those things she usually loves to do. Finally, gathering up all of her courage, she works to fix her arm. In doing so, she begins to understand that not everything needs to be perfect.
A gentle introduction to OCD, and an opportunity to begin a discussion about differences, the author
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The Solar System
Gardenvale to Southern Cross Station, Distance: 20km
Region: Southern Melbourne
Written up by: U3A Yarra City OYB
Last ridden: 19 September 2017
Cafes | Terrain | Ride Details | Variations | Maps
If you love bay views and parklands and enjoy astronomy, this is the ride for you. The ride starts at Gardenvale Station and ends at Southern Cross Station near Jeff's Shed.
The first segment of the ride is down Elster Creek that originally drained into a swamp. Now Elster Creek drains into Elwood Canal, and lovely beachside parks replace the swamp. Today this canal is a unique Melbourne historical landscape, a linear path through Elwood. As you approach the beach, the landscape broadens and sea views open up.
The ride continues along Bay Trail to Sandridge Beach. Soon after turning onto this trail it bends to the left and goes alongside Beach Road. At the end of this segment, near the skate park, look on the left for a scale model of the sun. It is worth taking a closer look and reading the information in this display. Over the next six kilometres the challenge is to find models of the nine planets including Pluto. These models give you a real sense of the relative sizes of our planets and the vastness of the solar system. The final planet, Pluto, is beyond Station Pier on the pedestrian path rather than the bike trail.
As you ride past the model planets take time to enjoy the other sights: vistas across the bay, yachts, sky-diving, kite surfing and, in general, people have fun and enjoying themselves. Look for sign boards with profiles of the members of the river people of Port Philip. A great side trip is down St Kilda Pier to search for penguins in the rocks behind the kiosk. The penguins spend their days tucked between rocks on the landward side of the breakwater.
The last part of the ride is in Westgate Park where you can admire the lakes and the vastness of the Westgate Bridge.
Cafes and Toilets
There are cafes and toilets along the beach segment of the ride and at the end of the ride near the Yarra River. Favourite cafes include Sandbar Beach Cafe in Middle Park, and Caps located in Life Saving Victoria at the end of Sandridge Beach in Port Melbourne.
The ride is flat and on bike trails except for two short blocks on the road.
Ride Details
Gardenvale Station to St Kilda Street (1.5km)
The ride starts on the north side of Gardenvale Station.
Ride along Spink Street, parallel to the railway and pick up the Elster Canal path in about 50m.
Follow this path as goes under the railway line and under Asling Street.
Continue along the canal keeping it to your right as you ride. Eventually it meets Murphy Street.
Continue straight ahead on Murphy Street and, at the next intersection cross Murphy Street and then New Street to pick up the trail through Elsternwick Park.
Keeping Bent Street on your right, continue straight ahead until you pass a skate park.
Just after the skate park there is a sign saying "Elsternwick Park" Cross the road at the skate park to turn left onto a bike path.
St Kilda Street to Bay Trail, Elwood (1.9km)
Follow the bike path for about 30 m next to Bent St before turning right around the corner to follow St Kilda Street for 200m where the path finishes. Cross the St Kilda Street where it intersects with Spray Street.
Turn right onto the footpath and follow St Kilda Street for 10m. Just before the canal, turn left onto the Elwood Canal trail.
Follow the trail along the canal to the beach. You will need to cross the canal at the end of Beach Avenue and at Barkly Street.
Cross Beach Road to find the Bay Trail.
Bay Trail, Elwood to Sandridge Beach (7.8km)
Turn right onto the Bay trail to cross an arched bridge.
Follow the Bay trail through Elwood, St Kilda, South Melbourne and Port Melbourne until the trail ends near Sandridge Beach.
The trail sharply turns to the right to reach The Boulevard.
Sandridge Beach to Westgate Park (1.0km)
Turn left onto the shared footpath. Do NOT go onto the road.
Ride along the footpath keeping The Boulevard to the right.
The footpath morphs into the Bay Trail as it turns right.
Follow the Bay Trail next to a high fence on your left, parallel to Todd Road. After the trail goes under Westgate Freeway it crosses Cook Street.
Cross Cook Street and turn left onto the footpath and immediately right into Westgate Park.
Westgate Park to Southern Cross Station (7.6km)
Follow the sealed trail through Westgate Park and out the other side to go along Lorimer Street.
Where Lorimer Street meets Todd Road, carefully cross Lorimer Street.
Turn left on the shared footpath along Lorimer Street.
After going under CityLink, use the next traffic lights to cross Lorimer Street.
Ride along the footpath and take the next turn left to find the Yarra River.
Turn right and follow the Yarra River back to the Jeff's Shed (Melbourne Exhibition Centre). Southern Cross Station is across the river and one block north, on Spencer Street.
Extend the ride
Combine with Capital City Trail West (done in reverse). The rides meet at the Webb Bridge.
Alternative start
If desired, the Elster Creek/Elwood Canal segment may be replaced by riding along the beach cycle path from Brighton Beach Station or beyond.
Melway or Melway Online: Starts at map reference 67 G7
Please click on box with arrow at top left corner to see the map legend.
Please click on box at top right corner to see the map in Google Maps. You must be logged into Google Maps to do this.
Note there are several gaps in the route, most due to Google not allowing you to wheel across pedestrian crossings. But there is also one place where it does not recognise the path.


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One thing I learned from traveling abroad is that some of the music is better "over there." Nowadays, you can have the same experience if you listen to radio stations that stream online, but in 1979, no one had invented the internet.
So, to get you through to the Great Vinyl Countdown, here are two pieces I picked up in Mexico. In 1979, I went to Mexico for a four-week language course and a four-week homestay in Colima, the lovely capital of Colima, on the Pacific coast. My trip came on scholarship, thanks to the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, which rewarded my Spanish skills as measured by their National Spanish Exam.
During the summer of 1979, two songs dominated the discos. One was, to my dismay, the second-wave Mexican surge of a spring, 1979 US hit: "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor. While I almost did not survive that second bombardment, the other phenomenon rocked my world: "Disco Samba" by Two Man Sound.
Two Man Sound was the brainchild of two Belgians, Lou Depryck and Sylvain Vanholmen. They took snippets of famous Samba tunes, including several by Jorge Ben, and turned them into a precursor to Stars on 45 that was as huge a hit in Mexico as Stars was in the USA in 1981. Two Man Sound managed to make the US disco chart as well, but I don't have details.
All I know about this recording is that, no matter the type of party at which I play it, it draws everyone to the dance floor. Do come back to read the rest of the post when you're done dancing.
Fast forward to 1980: I made enough friends in Colima that I was able to return the next summer without having to stay in a hotel. That year, the disco was playing a couple of songs I found intriguing. The Disco Era was over, and when people danced now, they sort of hopped up and down in place, because the beats were too fast for real dancing. The two big tunes were "Rock Lobster" by the B-52's and "Rockabilly Rebel" by Matchbox.
Once I started looking for CDs of Matchbox material, the matter was confused by the appearance of a band called Matchbox 20, but it didn't matter. Matchbox, a British act given to Buddy Holly covers, almost certainly failed to earn a US release for its wares. The UK and Mexican releases were on Magnet Records.
Matchbox consists of Graham Fenton (vocals), Steve Bloomfield (lead guitar, vocals), Gordon Scott (guitar), Fred Poke (bass) and Jimmy Redhead (drums). Some of the songs give Bloomfield writing credit, but I can't confirm who wrote "Rockabilly Rebel," because my LP is in a box in storage. This lineup is back together after some years apart, and they are playing all over Europe. Check them out.
Here's a video version of "Disco Samba" that seems to have an overwhelming percussive element added. What the video has going for it is some stunning scenery, as well as some evidently Brazilian girls dancing in very short skirts.
And here's Matchbox in a vintage lip-synch of "Rockabilly Rebel." The video is truncated, unfortunately.
Finally, the stereo tracks on vinyl.
Wednesday, I'll bring you the Great Vinyl Countdown of the ten most popular tracks from Blog Year 2008. See you then!
Two Man Sound, Disco Samba
Matchbox, Rockabilly Rebel
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Former Galveston Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas is part of the Kempner family that helped create it.
"It has withstood many storms ever since, so we're very proud of the history, both the history that created the hotel and the history of the hotel as it stands today," she said.
The Galvez was in decline when it was sold and overhauled in the 80s. It was bankrupt, was sold at auction. George Mitchell's wife convinced him to buy it in the 90s and restore it to its original glory.
"First thing when we bought it, we said get rid of that damn pool," said Mitchell. "You can smell that damn chlorine all the way through the dining room."
He did that and more, restoring and renovating, even all the way down to the basement, where once, Dr. Sinks McLarty and his parents lived when he was a child. His father was the house doctor in exchange for free rent during the Depression.
"We were so darn broke that we couldn't eat in the dining room because it cost too much, so we ate in boarding houses that were around at that time," he said.
Galveston prospered during prohibition. Stars through the 60s made the Galvez a tour stop. Their pictures are part of the Hall of History exhibit, along with memorabilia from the hotel's past. More is needed, though, so calling all former guests, the hotels wants it towels back and anything else you might have.
"Dishes, linens, fixtures of any kind, anything that has to do with the hotel," said Jodi Wright-Gifley with the Galveston County Historical Museum. "More souvenirs would be fine, too."
There will be a series of events throughout the year to continue the Centennial celebration, including a recommitment ceremony for couples married there.


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Real estate practitioners, as well as the companies and people who support them, are grappling with a problem that continues to elude their ability to solve it.
We argue about who owns the data, whether we're worth the commissions we receive, as well as whether the boards, companies and associations are really "worth it." The underlying issues, however, are simply not being addressed.


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Fuggle is probably the best known English hop variety, dating from 1875 when it was discovered by a Kent hop grower Richard Fuggle. Although once a mainstay of British Brewing, it is now in decline in terms of volumes grown each year and is being out-paced by some of the modern day hops. Also called fuggles .
A dual purpose hop used for both bittering and late aromas.
Fuggle has Green Tea, Mint, Grass, Floral aromas.
Comes vacuum sealed in 100g packs.
Beer Styles:- English Style Bitter, Stout, Brown Ale, Porter, Pale Ale.
Can be used as a substitute for the following hops: Delta, East Kent Golding, Glacier, Golding(US), Green Bullet, Newport, Progress, Sovreign, Styrian Golding, Target, Tettnang (US), Willamette.
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An amazing 2-CD of Cliff Richard & The Shadows live recordings from the BBC's Saturday Club radio show.These master recordings of Cliff Richard as a primal Rock 'n' Roller have survived, enabling us to hear the rockin' early days of a kid with a big future.Many of these performances seem superior to the released records simply for energy and sheer enthusiasm.Cliff was lucky to have a great band from the start of his professional career - and The Shadows soon became stars in their own right.A detailed 44-page booklet with detailed liner notes accompanies the two CDs.CD #1 features musical content from high-quality recordings plus some tracks of historical interest that were taped off-air.CD #2 includes the music together with the introductions and interviews just as they were heard in the original BBC broadcasts.
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I was Marketing / Operations Director of an American IT company for 2+ years.
I owned and ran a software development and consultancy company for 11+ years.
I co-owned and ran a game studio for 9+ years.
Involved in hundreds of IT projects since 2006.
Current Projects
Some of the projects I am working on,
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My Book
I wrote a book about marketing, business development, project management and entrepreneurship. It is in Turkish, "Yazilimcinin Pazarlama Ile Imtihani",
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5 Key Questions to Ask Your Beta Readers/
I'm getting ready to publish my first novel and it definitely wouldn't be the story it is today without the help of my amazing beta readers! Beta readers are usually avid readers that are willing to take the time and effort to give you constructive feedback on your story. They can be fellow writers, have a special expertise, or just enjoy the genre you write.
Enlisting the help of beta readers is the next step after you've finished self-editing your book. Their feedback can make your novel even better before you get a professional editor involved which, depending on how your editor charges, might mean some cost savings to you. The recommended number of beta readers varies depending on who you ask. I was hoping for three and had five amazing beta readers for Murder Audit.
I was lucky to have some outstanding mentors guiding me on my first novel writing adventure so I was able to plan what I wanted my beta readers to look for. I highly recommend preparing some questions for your beta readers ahead of time in order to get the most out of working with them.
I recently enjoyed a free webinar from Bublish, the ebook author discovery and promotion platform, where they recommended the following key questions to ask your beta readers.
Do you find yourself skipping pages?
Are you confused at any point in the story?
Do you know what genre you're reading?
Is the end satisfying?
How do you relate to the characters?
When I worked with my beta readers for Murder Audit, I was mostly concerned about the plot dragging and my characters being dull. I also asked specific questions about the plot because I wanted it to be believable. Three out of my five beta readers mentioned many of the same things which was a big clue that I needed to rework those parts of my novel.
Working with beta readers is a valuable step in the novel writing process and can help aid the self-editing process and prepare your novel for professional editing. How you choose your beta readers and the number you use is completely up to you. This can be tricky because you may get one or two people that have good intentions but just never follow through on reading your book.
I highly recommend giving your beta readers plenty of time to read your novel and checking in with them during the process. Deadlines are extremely important, especially if you have a publishing date in mind. Ask your beta readers lots of questions, like those above and anything else you can think of that will make your novel even better.
It's not always easy accepting feedback but remember it will only make your story better if you choose to accept it. You certainly don't have to use all the feedback you receive. Take what resonates and ignore the rest or use it to have further discussions with the rest of your beta readers. Remember to keep an open mind and enjoy the process.


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Jenn Cameron co-founded UpNorth Pride in 2014. That year, Jenn says, 300 people came out for the parade. The next year, 1,200. Last year, Jenn says there were 3,000 people there.
"Oh my God," Jenn thought at the time. "We're all in this together. All of these people. This is our community."
The fourth annual UpNorth Pride Rally and Visibility March is this Sunday, June 25. Jenn expects to see the largest crowd yet for the event.
Jenn says, while the Pride festival builds community and shows the LGBTQ community that they're not alone, "Pride's not enough."
Jenn says the LGBTQ community needs more year-round, direct services.
Robyn Di Giacinto is a graduate assistant at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She came to Interlochen in June for the Transom Traveling Workshop taught by Rob Rosenthal.


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If it hasn't crossed your mind yet, at some point it will as you continue to plan your wedding . "Do I need a wedding planner?" I know I thought about it when I started planning, but I didn't decided to have anyone coordinate the day until I starting talking with my florist, who's a good friend of the family. It was nice that someone from the "wedding world" was honest with me and not just trying to get me to spend more money.
So here are some signs that you might need a wedding planner…
1. You work a demanding full time job, so does your fiance, and you don't have any family to help (or they all work full time too!).
2. You don't have time to research, read blogs, look for inspiration, and email all day every day.
3. You're planning a wedding at a place that you nor any of your willing-to-help family members live.
4. You're relying on another vendor to handle your wedding day- one who is NOT a wedding planner for YOU.
5. Your fiance is getting mad at you for not spending enough time with him and spending too much time looking at/obsessing over wedding stuff (okay, you might still do this even when you have a wedding planner, but it's a legit reason).
6. You've booked your venue and date, but it's been a few months and you haven't done anything else beyond that.
7. You have no clue about what amount to budget for things.
8. You've developed ulcers from the stress associated with wedding planning.
9. Family tensions are starting to develop because of the wedding
10. Panic sets in when you start thinking about your wedding day.
Of course there are many, many more reasons! Ultimately, you deserve to not be stressed about your wedding. You deserve to enjoy your wedding day, and the days leading up to it! Let a planner handle all of your stresses- you deserve to have fun planning your wedding! (And to be as happy as the Britney & Trey, who you see in the photo above!)


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Most people who choose to get lash extensions typically have short lashes & want to add length, but keep in mind that the length of the lash extension applied is determined first by the length of your natural lashes then by your desired look. This is to ensure that the health of your natural lashes are not jeopardized. If you are someone who has very short lashes and want very long, dramatic lash extensions, realistically you will have to go with a shorter, healthier set.
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Cleaning your lashes is imperative for maintaining healthy lashes & longer retention. Dirt, oils, & debris can build up along your lash line & in between the lashes and not cleaning them will cause the bond between the extension to weaken, making them fall off. More importantly, cleaning your lashes daily will prevent any infection caused by that same build up -- the most common being Blepharitis which is caused by a blockage in the follicle, leading to red swollen eyelids, itchyness, and premature lash fall out.
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I recently made a big career change and relocated from Indianapolis to Chicago 2 months ago to pursue my dreams and develop a fan base in this beautiful Windy City. My debut single "Always a Sinner" ft. Frank Castle is due for release through Hood & Associates Records on August 4th and I am currently working on a 5 track collab EP with local rap artist Ismaeel "Csysive" Bilal that should be released this Fall.
Adam Houston is a newly Chicago based producer & singer-songwriter hailing from Houston, TX. He has honed his vocal & guitar chops over the years performing & recording blues, roots & soul music. A long love for hiphop & electronic beats as well as a passion for producing motivated him to infuse his roots with electronic production, creating a smooth blend of soulful & dark electro-pop.
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Quade excited, but will romance last?
To manage the Chicago Cubs is to hold one of the most coveted jobs in baseball. But the romance only lasts for so long. Dusty Baker will tell you that.
In 2003, he came within five outs of the World Series. In 2004, he narrowly missed the playoffs despite finishing with a better record than the season before.
In 2006, he was fired.
And losing his job wasn't the worst insult. Not even close.
"At the very end, somebody took a dump right where I stood in the dugout every day," Baker said Monday morning. "That was the low point. The grounds crew guy cleaned it up. He said, 'Oh, I think it's dog crap.' I said, 'No it ain't. That's human crap.'"
Baker said Monday's interview was the first time he had discussed the incident publicly. He doesn't know who the perpetrator was. The episode occurred around the same time that Baker received menacing — and often racially charged — letters and telephone calls. But Baker, now the Cincinnati Reds manager, has moved on.
The Cubs have a new manager, too: Mike Quade, their Class AAA manager during Baker's tenure with the team. Baker knows and likes Quade. He's even rooting for Quade — insofar as Chicago victories won't affect the Reds' chances of repeating as National League Central champions.
And yet Baker, forever candid and cool, isn't about to sugarcoat the difficulties inherent in one of the majors' toughest assignments.
Since 1972, only one Cubs manager — Jim Riggleman — has lasted more than four full seasons in the job. To put it another way: Of the 23 men to lead the Cubs since Leo Durocher's last game, only one stuck around longer than the interim between Olympics.
"They turn over their managers pretty quick," Baker observed. "They don't stick with anybody for a period of time, because everybody's counting — Year 100, Year 101, Year 102. There's no such thing as a four- or five-year plan. It's a one-year plan."
Since 1908, those plans have consistently failed to bring a world title to the North Side. But the mere act of trying is so overwrought with emotion that reentry to the managerial ranks can be difficult. Baker's predecessor, Don Baylor, has yet to manage another game in the majors. His successor, Lou Piniella, burned out and retired from managing last year.
Baker was out of baseball for one season before returning to manage the Reds in 2008. But it bothers him that some baseball observers continue to criticize his handling of pitchers, given the injuries that befell Mark Prior and Kerry Wood. He said the team "didn't have the personnel" to win in the second half of his four-year tenure, citing injuries to stars Aramis Ramirez (2005) and Derrek Lee (2006).
"It really hurt my reputation," Baker said. "Ever since then, all of a sudden, 'I don't know how to manage. I don't know how to handle pitchers. I don't like young players.' … They don't even have a clue about it. I never heard that in San Francisco.
"I was one of the top managers around, supposedly, and then all of a sudden I don't know (expletive), know what I mean? They (the critics) were always looking for something critical, ever since I went there (to Chicago)."
Now it's Quade, 53, who must answer to the North Side second-guessers. But there are several reasons to believe his team could challenge Baker's this year: Quade built up some capital with fans by going 24-13 as an interim manager last year, and his energetic, optimistic approach is playing well in a clubhouse that seemed stale during Piniella's final months on the job. The rotation is better, too, with the addition of Matt Garza.
Plus, Quade (KWAH-dee) has a very different pedigree than many of his predecessors. And after a century of losing, there's something to be said for a change in approach.
Baylor, Baker and Piniella didn't merely have big-league playing careers. They had All-Star careers. Well, Quade didn't. He hit five home runs in five minor-league seasons. He topped out at Class AA.
"I did everything I could to be good," Quade said in an interview earlier this month, "and I wasn't."
So, he started managing. He was 28 when he took control of the Class A Macon Pirates in 1985. They were not very good. They were not very good the next year, either, and Quade was fired.
But Quade learned lessons, applied them, and went on to manage 15 more seasons in the minors, winning some championships along the way. He reached the majors as a third base coach with Oakland in 2000 and stayed for three years. Piniella brought him to the majors again in 2007.
In retrospect, Piniella's decision to resign last August was a key moment in Quade's career. Quade, who had never managed in the majors, was given a chance to show that he could. And if the team hadn't performed so well, it's possible the Cubs would have hired Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg last fall.
"I learned a great deal about myself during those six weeks," Quade said. "Most of it was that I can be who I am, and treat major league players like I do, and run a game like I do, and it works for them. They weren't caught off guard by a guy that either came in too strong, or not strong enough, or didn't know what he was doing."
Quade is the first man since Lee Elia to lead the Cubs on a permanent basis without previous big-league managerial experience. Elia took over in 1982 and lasted all of a season and a half. His tenure is remembered mostly for (a) losing and (b) an infamous R-rated tirade still available on YouTube.
So, yes, it's been awhile.
"Dusty and Lou come in here as successful veteran managers with wonderful track records," Quade said. "OK, so let's see what words don't apply for me — like, all of them. How I'm going to gain (the players') respect, how I'm going to communicate with them, there are so many things that are different for me than a veteran manager.
"If I tried to be Dusty, or if I tried to be Lou, given my personality, then I've got no chance. You find ways to do it your way."
The springtime idealism is there, in every word Quade speaks. And it should be. He believes in his guys. Just like Lou and Dusty did.


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In an effort to minimize the old tired yeasts in house and get you the freshest yeast possible, we are slowly transitioning to a new method of yeast management here at Brew and Wine Hobby. Our Wyeast system will remain the same as it has been (Don't worry, we'll have plenty of 1318 for you Hop Heads).
We will be transitioning to more of a pre-order scenario with White Labs. This means, if you want a particular yeast for a brew, let us know in advance so that we may order it and get it to you in its freshest state. Turnaround time should be about 2 weeks depending on timing of request.
We know there are fans of the White Labs Yeasts and we will continue to carry the yeast varieties that you want to use. We just want to hear from you so we know which varieties to put on our orders. Please comment below and let us know what you would like to see us have in stock.
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KATHUA, Apr 14: 128th Birth Day anniversary was celebrated of Father of Indian Constitution Bharat Rattan Babasaheb Dr BR Ambedkar across state by different organisations. At Kathua, the leaders of socio-religious, retired employees forum, unemployed youth/students and women wings of Jammu Kashmir Reserved Categories Empowerment Alliance (JKRCEA)while deliberating castigated both State and Central government for slowly and steadily diluting constitutional provisions for SC,ST,OBCs. They also criticized government for making RBI, CBI, ECI and other constitutional bodies as puppets., requested the government to look into the welfare measures as enshrined in the constitution and safeguard them from the clutches of bureaucrats & judiciary. Dr Sanjay Bhasin while speaking on the occasion said that Babasaheb Ambedkar and his thoughts have become a phenomenon in itself in Indian social, religious, economic as well as political realms. Dr. Ambedkar as on date have become a necessity for every political party as the Dalitbahujans have accepted Babasaheb as their true emancipator and they can even sacrifice their life on the name of Babasaheb. But in view of India's unique social order a counter revolution is going on in the country to subjugate the constitutional rights of Dalitbahujans and defeat the very basic principles of constitutions as envisioned by the father of Indian Constitution. He further said that there is dire need for social unity of SCSTOBC & Religious minorities to carve the nefarious designs of the micro minority of this country. Babasaheb believed in both social and political democracy to achieve equality in social, educational, economic and political spheres of life to make Indian an Egalitarian society. Rajinder Kashyap (Joint Secretary, GOI, Ministry of Justice) while speaking on the occasion said that Phule-Ambedkar social mission of education, unity, fraternity, liberty and religious reforms if adopted in principle can take India to new heights as a developed and strong nation. Those present included Romesh Kumar and vote of thanks was extended by Er Joginder Pal, Prof. G L. Thapa, Er Pawan Bhagat, Brij Rana, MR Bangotra, Dr Subash Thappa, Dr Soami Saran, Er Surinder Dewagowda, Er Rajesh Bhagat, Girdhari Lal, Manoj Kumar, represented the state executive of JKRCEA.At Jammu, while paying tribute to Baba Sahib, State President Confederation R K Kalsotra apprised the gathering that in 1954 on Oct 27 while addressing the masses at Jalandhar, Baba Sahib Ambedkar said when he came from England after getting his degree of Doctor of Philosophy, there was nobody in India with such qualification. He declined all tempting offers of Government jobs because he had a great feeling for the service of his community. He further said while in Congress Govt. he remained true to his people. His critics pointed out that he had joined the Congress. He explained that he remained like a rock which does not melt but turns the course of rivers. He apprised that there were 30 SC MPs but they never asked any question and never submitted a bill for consideration in the Parliament, giving impression to the outside world that the people have no problems and they do not require any special consideration. He also said, he built the house for us. Now it is up to us to maintain it in proper order. He has planted the tree, if we water it we will enjoy the fruits and it's shade. If not, we will have to sit in the sun and our community will be ruined. Kalsotra appealed to the community to come forth and strengthen the Confederation to complete the unfinished work of Baba Sahib for the welfare of the prople. The Batwals India also remembered Dr BR Ambedkar on his 128th birth anniversary in a function held at at Dei Chack here today Speaking on the occasion, RL Kaith said Bab Saheb Ambedkar campaigned against the Indian caste system. He became a convert to Buddhism and is seen as a driving force in the surge of converts that saw many thousands of lower caste members become Buddhists. He was the first untouchable of India to pursue a college degree. He earned a law degree and doctorates for his studies in law, economics and political science, gaining a reputation as a scholar and campaigning for political rights and social freedom for the lowest in the caste system, untouchables in 1927. He organised and led a march at Mohad, Maharashtra that eventually helped established equal rights for untouchables.Ramesh Kumar Kaith further said it is matter of pride for us that after being honoured with 'Bharat Ratna', Baba Saheb Ambedkar has been voted as the 'Greatest Indian' by a poll organised by History TV18 and CNN IBN. Nearly 20 million votes were cast, making him the most popular Indian figure since the launch of the initiative.Darshan Lal Motan described Baba Saheb Ambedkar as an able Indian jurist, politician, philosopher, anthropologist, historian, economist and principal architect of the Constitution of India.During the programme, the organisation members presented the 'Medals of Honour' to Municipal Councillor Krishan Lal Kaith, Ex Naib Sarpanch Ram Lal Lakhotra and Ramesh Lal Motan for promoting ideology of Baba Sahib Ambedkar.At Vijaypur): Rich tributes were paid to Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar by various political, social, trade, youth and other organizations on his 128th birth anniversary. While highlighting the biography of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar said that everyone would know that Babasahib had written the constitution of the country. He taught the people of the oppressed, dalit society and backward classes to live with dignity. Today, those who are dalit and backward classes in the country are living with respect to the people. But once again efforts are being made to break apart from them. Which we will not allow to happen and we will not even scatter your unity. Together we all take a resolution on the birthday of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar that he will endeavor to fulfill his incomplete dream. Rakesh Kumar said that Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar was a erudite person. He touched the heights in difficult situations and gave directions for the nation to pursue. On this occasion, Sanjeev said that in different types of adverse conditions, Ambedkar had passed the primary examination. Dr Ambedkar possessed a rich knowledge of the subjects of law, history, philosophy, theology, human anthropology etc. Rakesh, Rinku, Rishabh, Ashok and Ravi were present on this occasion.
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Coconut Butter
Homemade Coconut Butter
A friend asked a great question this week. What's the difference between coconut butter and coconut oil?
Both are great sources of heart-healthy MCT oils (Medium-chain triglycerides), but where they differ is coconut oil is the oil extracted (or "pressed") from the coconut flesh while coconut butter is simply ground coconut flesh.
Coconut oil is great for cooking, baking and in hot drinks like Bulletproof coffee or the morning Tea Shake I shared last week. On the other hand, coconut butter can be used just as you would any nut butter. It is great when trying to limit sugar in your diet (aren't we all) because it is naturally sweet to taste. Drizzled on oatmeal, blended in your smoothie, with banana on a rice cake, or by the spoonful directly into your mouth.
But here is the kicker, while delicious, coconut butter is expensive!! My favorite brand is usually $11.99 a jar. So, I have found a super easy and economical way to make your own.
Follow along to see how I made 2 pint jars for a grand total of $4! Gift giving done easy!
Start with two 8 oz bags of organic flaked (or shredded) unsweetened coconut
Place both bags in a food processor and let it work its magic. Stop periodically to scrape down the sides. I like to add a splash of pure vanilla and a pinch of sea salt. The whole process took me about 5-6 minutes to get to creamy perfection.
Pour into mason jars and place in the fridge to firm up. Tie on a bow and you have a delicious and gorgeous homemade hostess or holiday gift that your friends will love!
Enjoy on a rice cake like this little messy-haired snack monster!
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Check out LIMBS International, our Partner for Service Learning! Our goal for the Southwest Region is to raise funds for 15 legs! Can you imagine changing the lives of 15 people around the world? Limbs International and the SW Region will be having SOCKTOBER!!
SOCKOTBER is here!!! Order your set of funky socks and help out the local homeless shelters, an amputee around the world all while doing service learning in your MESA Club!
How it works:
For every 75 sets of socks sold, LIMBS will provide one leg to an amputee through our partner clinics around the world.
- For every set sold, schools will also receive one pair of warm socks that can be donated to a local shelter or one pair of funs socks that can be donated to a local children's hospital.
- Schools can set up their own webpage through the LIMBS site to spread the word and manage the sock sales and donations.
Connecting students to real world problems and finding a sustainable idea! For more information talk to your Advisor!
Every 75 (3 pair) pack sold = 1 leg and an extra pair for local donation!
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Hello beautiful! This drying rack is everything! You can hang bottles to dry or my favorite, coffee cups. It is gorgeous and adds so much texture your kitchen or dining room! The iron makes it stand out from other pieces and bold enough to make your cups pop but not too bold. I love the height it adds to a room. It is one of my favorite pieces in the collection!
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This particular SM is really really comfortable. I think they all are, but some are better than others and this is a better one.
The band is a TTS Ewa 65. Meaning it's a bit tighter than a UK 30, sort of a 29 if you will. Perfect for me. It's comfortable on the loosest set of eyes and gives me no trouble throughout the day.
The straps are soft and comfortable. They fully adjust and stay in place. They're not too wide for my broad shoulders and are just right.
The wires are suited for my root and stay in my fold. They leave rather deep red impressions though. I ... don't know why. It isn't tight and it doesn't hurt, but the wire marks are pretty over the top for whatever reason.
The pink lace cups disappear pretty well under a thin top. Not a nude, but it could maybe pass in a pinch. The embroidery on it is pretty subtle, looks like paisley made up of polka dots.
The band is soft and stretchy. A pretty blue-based steel gray (I love me some gray) with baby pink polka dots over it.
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It was wet in the air and hot, and still. Nothing moved except the papers to curl into themselves. None of the puddles dried up. And even in the tents, my glasses fogged up. It was a humidifier all day combined with the amazing Preston Frank and thousands of steaming topless bodies, the sights and heightened smells added to the flavor of Grassroots. Heat was also in the music. So, worth it all the way.
Preston Frank in a big tent with a very appreciative audience was a shot in the arm. Hypercharged Zydeco. We danced a bit until my face was streaming and we needed water. It was great hearing Preston do some of my favorite Boozoo Chavis songs…albeit he did not sing my favorite, "You will look like a Monkey when you get old" (a loving tune about his WIFE).
After that, we heard Mountainheart, an amazing string band that segued into rock and roll covers and back out again, seamlessly. The crowd was electric—so as you can see from the top picture, the band had a throughly good time as well. They have tremendous presence and worked very much as an organic group, one instrument, with all the various musicians handing off to the other either instrumentally or vocally. They also loved the audience, and the audience loved them right back.
We hung out with some old friends and then heard the end of the Sim Redmond Band at the Grandstand. G oodness, the level of production is really up, with the lighting and stage dressing at a far higher, far less shaggy approach that it was a tremendous show with Sim and group as tight and good as ever.
On the way out, we stopped at the dance tent and were delighted with Jsan and the Analog Sons. High energy, driving reggae, great show, great horns and an amazing keyboardist who we see pop up locally.
We got home around midnight. Alex around 3 a.m. and Kitty spent the night. Another day starts. We will swim the vast Cayuga and feed the cats before going back for more music. The buttons are selling at the Art Barn. I have found my price point. Ideas are hatching as we speak.


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Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith's spouse revealed all in an exclusive interview. She talked about everything from sex scenes to the current head of the Vatican and Will's embarrassing moments.
Will Smith's wife is up close and personal about the three letter word (that would be sex). She may be a mother and have reached an age in terms of numbers where most are matriarchs and conservative, but there is something about Jada that does not fit the stereotype.
She feels that women ought to express themselves rather than repress themselves a la Madonna. Jada feels that there is so much violence on television which is a shame. Pornography or erotica is a much better choice than watching carnage and killing.
Rather than seeing a bomb blast tear some victim into pieces, it is better to see a love scene on screen which will make you more familiar with the most human thing on earth. Love rules and it conquers all.
Hate though is a second-rate emotion. Make love not war is Jada's motto. Jada played a strip club exec in the film Magic Mike XXL. Channing Tatum was in the movie and working with him was an experience for Jada.
"Channing came to me and asked 'How can we make adult entertainment responsible and fun?' And I replied, 'You know what, I'm down for the ride because I've been wondering the same thing because stripping is going to exist'," Jada told Independent.
Jada Pinkett Smith is not your typical housewife. She is a force of nature to be reckoned with in Tinsel Town. As a husband and wife, Will and Jada make the perfect power couple in the Land of Sunshine and Video Cameras.
She has appeared on many TV sitcoms and later on took to the movies. But she has avoided the super fame her hubby chose in his line of work. Instead she likes to take it easy. Jada says that there is no pet formula for having a family stay together. It takes patience and a total acceptance of the other person.
Finally, she is a big fan of Pope Francis. She says that he is a brave soul that has changed the trends by not towing the ultra-conservative agenda. He is truly a people's Pope and she adores him. Jada even said that she would gladly become a Catholic if he were to ask her to convert.
Meanwhile, her husband Will is a really funny guy and so she said that he could not possibly do a striptease. He would elicit too many horse laughs to make the role work for him. And although he has done his share of necessary sex scenes on the silver screen (like Jada), she is far more sensual and comfortable with sex in a European manner than her husband whom she loves beyond words.


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Can 2017 Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield become the next Drew Brees?
Listeners and readers of the Talk of Fame Network think so. In our weekly poll, we asked our followers to vote on the quarterback they would most like to have in the 2018 NFL draft and offered up a pair of Heisman Trophy winners among the options – Mayfield and 2016 winner Lamar Jackson -- plus underclassmen Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen and Josh Allen.
Mayfield, who is generously listed at only 6-foot-1, received 37 percent of the vote, followed by Darnold at 21 percent and Rosen at 19 percent, Allen with 16 percent and Jackson at six percent.
What Mayfield may lack in size he made up for in productivity. He led the NCAA in passing last season at Oklahoma with a 198.9 efficiency rating. A former walk-on at two schools (Texas Tech and Oklahoma), Mayfield finished second in the nation in both passing yards (4,627) and touchdowns (43) last season and fifth in total offense with an average of 352.7 yards per game.
Mayfield also passed for 3,965 yards and 40 touchdowns in 2016 and 3,700 yards and 36 touchdowns in 2015. He threw for 598 yards and five touchdowns against Oklahoma State in 2017, 386 yards and three touchdowns against Ohio State and 333 yards and three touchdowns against TCU.
But the three Talk of Fame Network hosts – Ron Borges, Rick Gosselin and Clark Judge – weren't as sold on Mayfield as the listenership and readership. Borges voted for Jackson, Gosselin for Allen and Judge for Darnold.
"I'll take my chances with Jackson," Borges said. "He'll cost less, has improved his accuracy, is mobile and has yet to be arrested or shoot his mouth off like Baker Mayfield."
Jackson led the NCAA in total offense at Louisville in 2017 with 404.7 yards per game. He passed for 3,660 yards, with 27 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, and also rushed for 1,601 yards and 18 touchdowns. He finished sixth in the NCAA in rushing last season.
Allen fits the NFL prototype for the position at 6-5, 240. Like Jackson, Darnold and Rosen, he's leaving a year of eligibility on the table at Wyoming to turn pro.
"If you liked Ben Roethlisberger (Miami-Ohio) and Carson Wentz (North Dakota State) coming out," Gosselin said, "you'll like Allen. He has the measurables without the advantage of having played at a Power 5 school. He's upside potential is immense."
A two-year starter at Southern Cal, Darnold passed for 3,086 yards, with 31 touchdowns and only nine interceptions in 2016, then passed for 4,143 yards, with 26 touchdowns and 13 interceptions in 2017.
"I wish he'd stay one more year," Judge said, "but Darnold comes from a pro system, can make all the throws and has terrific upside ... given the right situation. Frankly, I'd love to see him go somewhere he can sit and learn ... because he's going to need it."


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Where is Diane/Max Von's Bar?
Any clues as to where Max Von's Bar, Diane's favorite watering hole is? Could be Philadelphia, which was Cooper and Albert's home base. Could be DC, home of FBI headquarters. Could be somewhere entirely else. I can't make out the license plate on Albert's car, but it doesn't look like a PA plate.
"Give Sam Stanley the glad hand."
'Max von(from) bar': this is probably a clue referring to the computer screen diane is staring at before albert calls her name. The screen shows a red word bouncing off of a bar(curtain, infinite, etc.) which is first purple, then green as soon as she turns to face albert(green is the objective background of law, government etc. that provides conditions. Further the green turns dark after the red hits it.... also diane is wearing red/green bracelets on right hand where the clue of the nails are.... max here means taking to max desire/red....wrong way to deal with green (dark green, color sheriffs wife, maintenance man from South Dakota, and others wear); also purple trouble song is playing when Richard goes tyrannical, tyrannical approach/desire to red green, aware of blue/limit, controlling it to the 'max, etc.....?
Nice clue, probably then also a reference to the famous director Bergman(in whose films Max von always starred); and these films dealt with going to the 'max', psychosis, black magic, etc....
Including The Seventh Seal which had some surreal scenes a strong narrative, dealing mostly with the concept of death, and the place(s) between life and death. That is another discussion altogether and too much of a tangential rabbit hole here. 🙂
David is a fan of Sunset Blvd. ( movie ). Most likely inspired by the character of Max Von Mayerling
Fire Walk With Me
That was my assumption as well, and the exterior city scenes could easily pass for Philadelphia (even to me, a Philadelphian).
See, as a fellow Philadelphian, I couldn't picture that street here! Interesting. That would be cool though!
Haha. I thought it could pass for Center City, on Market or JFK.
Entertainment Weekly speculates the bar was in Seattle, based on the rain. Everything is open to speculation.
"Give Sam Stanley the glad hand."


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The first time I thought I was fat is a day that is embedded in my memory. It was the summer of 1986; I was eleven years old. This pivotal moment came rushing back to me almost thirty years later, in the summer of 2014, during two visits to the playground with my beautiful energetic four year old niece, Reia. I experienced something that took me back to the beginning of a lifetime of my own chronic body dissatisfaction.
On the first occasion, Reia found a friend to play with on the sliding board, which gave me a much-needed respite from running around with a bunch of children. I'm always curious about the conversations little kids have with each other, so I inserted myself into the mix. I started by asking the little girl the typical questions that adults ask kids:
"What's your name?" She told me.
"How old are you?" She replied, paused, then said "I'm just heavy."
Confused, I repeated the question, thinking maybe she didn't understand me.
She said, "I'm three, but I'm just heavy."
I quickly realized that she was just repeating something that she'd heard someone else (probably the adults in her life) say in response to the question about her age.
I was stunned.
Then I put the puzzle pieces together. When someone asks her about her age, she tells them, then they probably respond "Wow, you're big for three!" Her adult caregivers chime in, "Yes, she's just heavy."
I'm just speculating, but it makes sense, doesn't it? Why else would a three year old say something so sad?
Fast forward three weeks to another playground with my niece. THIS time, my sister and I were exercising and five or six kids joined in because we're cool, fun grown-ups.
When we finished our sweat fest, one of the girls asked if we'd be back for another workout next week. She wanted to exercise with us because, "My mom told me I need to get rid of THESE," she said, as she patted her thirteen year old thighs.
Stunned again.
I quickly told her that she was perfect already, and there was no need to get rid of anything. But I knew that my words in the middle of a playground on a hot, summer evening were not enough to override the years of negative talk hurled her way by family, friends, and classmates.
Unfortunately, many women, including me, have childhood stories like these. Our stories weren't exactly the same, but there is a common thread:
As a female in this society, we learn at an early age that you're never quite enough…
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There's always something you could or should do to make yourself more acceptable to the world.
The first time I thought I was fat was in seventh grade…I stepped on the scale to see the dial shoot up to 118 pounds. I don't know why I thought that number was too high, but I remember immediately thinking that I needed to do something about it. Maybe it was because the kids at school referred to me and my best friend as "pork on a stick"…I was the pork portion, she was skinny so I'm pretty sure she was the stick.
Or maybe it was because my own father frequently told me that, as someone who is only 5'2", I have a "small margin of error." Translation: even the slightest bit of weight gain would turn me into a little butterball, so I'd better be careful.
Body shaming is a legacy that gets passed down from generation to generation in so many families.
My constant quest to be smaller, and my dissatisfaction with myself and my body started that day in seventh grade and lasted for twenty-five years. That's WAY too long to not accept yourself. Unfortunately, many women suffer much longer than that.
Think about this for yourself, for the little girls, and for the grown women in your life. They're buried in an avalanche of images and messages of what we "should" be, what we "could" be if we just lose a few pounds.
I don't know about you, but I'm tired of it. It's time to finally put an end to this nonsense.
Let's end the notion that something is inherently wrong with us and we need to spend a lifetime trying to fix it.
The good news is that we have the power to stop it. We can re-program ourselves and our little girls to believe that a smaller size isn't the most important thing we can be in this life.
I'll do whatever needs to be done, so that my niece and any other little girls don't spend a lifetime trying to fix something that isn't even broken.
So how about you…do you remember the first time you thought you were fat? Share your story in the comments below.
Melissa Toler is a writer, speaker, and rule-breaker. All of her work is about helping women shift their focus from trying to get smaller to expanding in every area of their lives. She helps women find freedom from the rules that keep them deprived and dissatisfied by helping them write their own rule book. You can find Melissa on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or her blog.
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Iron Overload in African Americans
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00001455
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : December 10, 2002
Last Update Posted : March 4, 2008
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Iron overload (hemochromatosis) is a condition which causes the intestines to take too much iron into the body from food or pills. The extra iron can build up in the liver, heart, joints, pancreas, sex organs, and other organs. Patients with iron overload can feel well initially, but the iron will eventually damage organs and may lead to an early death. The condition is believed to be passed down from generation to generation. Many studies have been conducted on the condition as it affects Caucasian Americans, few have addressed the condition in African Americans.
Researchers believe it is important to find out as much as possible about the iron overload in African Americans. The goal of this study is to determine the pattern of inheritance of primary iron overload in African American families and to identify the genetic defect causing the condition.
The study will use various tests from simple blood testing (transferritin saturation and serum ferritin levels) to complex genetic tests (segregation analysis and polymerase chain reaction [PCR]). The tests will help researchers deterimine iron levels in the blood, presence of antigens that may help trace inheritance, and detect changes in genes that are known to cause iron overload in Caucasians.
The study may not directly benefit the patients participating in it. However, this study may lead to improved methods to diagnose iron overload in the African American population as a whole.
|Condition or disease
|Hemochromatosis Iron Overload
|Study Type :
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|500 participants
|Official Title:
|Iron Overload in African Americans
|Study Start Date :
|June 1995
|Study Completion Date :
|June 2000
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Index subjects as well as male and female first and second degree family members, greater than 5 years of age, of index subjects with iron overload.
In some cases, more distant family members will also be studied.
No patients less than or equal to 5 years old.
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00001455
|United States, Maryland
|National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
|Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892
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|December 10, 2002 Key Record Dates
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|March 4, 2008
|Last Verified:
|June 1999
Iron Metabolism
Iron Storage Disorder
Iron Overload
Iron Overload
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Metabolic Diseases
Metal Metabolism, Inborn Errors
Metabolism, Inborn Errors
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Trace Elements
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March Matness Day 31: Pushup
Push up. Some may think, putting the push up at the end is rather easy. Those people likely do slopy pushups. The pushup in Pilates is beautiful. The elbow bend retracts the shoulder blades to allow for the protraction and engagement through serratus anterior (something that is very hard for most of us to do), then you hinge at your hips, control with your torso (while not moving your hips) and walk your hands through upward rotation to your feet. Now you have a spine stretch, to recoil the back body fascia and lengthen through the front. Really the movement is magic and feels that way too.
Primary focus: Full body integration
Secondary focus: Full body integration :)


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Pools aplenty
Morgan+Stone are on hand to help you achieve a backyard oasis, personalised to meet your needs
What sets Morgan+Stone apart? We know that buying a pool is a significant discretionary spend so it is imperative that you are making the right decisions. We are able to provide the appropriate pool solution for your family, your land and your budget.
We strive to deliver excellent service every time, ensuring you are well informed. We want our clients to feel comfortable and confident every step of the way.
How do I know which kind of pool is right for me? We offer an array of pool types, including fibreglass, liner, concrete and even natural, so the first step is consultation.
We visit you at your property, which allows us to gain a detailed understanding of your site, as well as your wants and needs. Once we have a full picture we can begin to put together a pool solution tailored for you and your family.
What is your most popular pool? Fibreglass pools are a popular option for many homeowners, as they are available in a range of shapes, sizes, designs and colours.
They offer a number of safety features including a step ledge around the entire pool, smooth, non-abrasive surfaces with no sharp edges, and a non-skid base on the step entry and floor.
Installation is easy and can be completed in 7-10 days, leaving you to enjoy owning your new pool.
Tell us about the installation process. The process of installing a pool is often easier than you might imagine, and we project manage the entire operation. We offer a full landscape design solution, complete the council consenting process, and undertake the pool and then the landscape construction.
While the process of building your pool differs depending on the type you have chosen, in all cases we provide you with a construction schedule and a projected finish date. We also explain any health and safety risks to ensure you and your family remain safe.
What kind of maintenance is required? With the latest water treatment systems, which minimise chemical use, and new state-of-the-art robotic pool cleaners, the maintenance required on your pool is reduced. You still need to care for your pool, but with careful planning you will have more time to enjoy your new outdoor entertaining area.
Heating your pool is also now much easier with energy-efficient heatpumps and thermal blankets to keep the warmth in your pool. Running costs can be further minimised by integrating solar energy systems.
Create an inviting pool area through simple landscaping. Details such as glass mosaics to the waterline offer a point of difference and add a touch of style.
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The 162 Experience Podcast
These are podcast episodes that represent guests that have had success in philanthrophy.
Click here to view ALL podcast episodes.
Ep 38 ~ You Gotta Have Balls w/ Brandon Steiner
We visit Steiner Sports to get to know the man behind the Empire.read more
Ep 36~Leading LegalShield into the Future
CEO, Jeff Bell, discusses how he is leading LegalShield into the future.read more
Ep 35~Be The Change
Learning more about this noble cause with Disty & Matt of Fill My Basket.read more
Ep 33~Be an "Ask"hole
Jack Canfield teaches us the importance of being an "ask"hole.read more
Ep 32~The Rising Tide
What better way to kick off Season 2 then to catch up with entrepreneur Mike Melia.read more
Ep 30~Year In Review
Steve & Marybeth showcase the year in review of all of the great guests we've had on the show in 2016.read more
EP. 1 "Work, Play, Love"
Steve & Benito talk with Kim Melia about an orphanage that she and her family has built in Guatemala.read more


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Huawei Honor 7C Specification, Features with Face Unlock Launched Price in India: – Well, Huawei recently launched the budget Smartphone in India and you all are going to love it for sure. Reports are coming that the company launched the new budget phone in China and it is called Honor 7C. The Smartphone is coming up with an 18:9 aspect ratio and people are loving it a lot. Here, we are going to share all specification along with inner features and price with you.
Honor 7C is under budget phone by the company and it has Face Unlock capabilities and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. It offers portrait mode on both the front as well as the rear camera. The company is going to start the sale for this Smartphone in China from this Tuesday, March 13. Also, there is no update about the official launch by the company in India.
Honor 7C Price in India
Well, reports are coming that 3GB RAM, 32GB storage variant Honor 7C will come up with CNY 899 which is around Rs. 9,200 and 4GB RAM, 64GB inbuilt storage model will be sold for CNY 1,299 is around Rs. 13,400. Even, the reports are suggesting that it will be available in Red, Black, Gold, and Blue color variants. Honor 9 Lite Flipkart Sale
Honor 7C Specifications & Features
Now, if we talk about the features then we can say that it will come with EMUI 8.0 on top of Android 8.0 Oreo out-of-the-box. Also, it will have a 5.99-inch HD+ (720×1440 pixels) IPS display with a pixel density of 268ppi and a 2.5D curved glass. The phone is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC, paired with 3GB of RAM. Huawei Y9 Full Specs
Even in Camera, we can say that it will have a dual camera setup on the back with a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor with autofocus and f/2.2 aperture. Also, it will include an 8-megapixel front camera for selfies and video calling. There is a 3000mAh battery under the hood. Some other features such as 4G LTE, 3G, a 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, micro-USB, and FM Radio are there too.


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Hyatt Regency
The Chinese Restaurant
Reminiscent of a 1920 Chinese tea house, The Chinese Restaurant offers delicious dim sum and authentic Cantonese delights, including many must-try dishes for guests in town for the first time.
While the a la carte menu serves a range of Cantonese culinary traditions, the restaurant's seasonal menus will tempt any devoted fan of excellent Chinese fare. In the summer, dishes are light and feature fresh, robust flavours; while rich, warming dishes dominate the winter menu.
The main dining hall of the restaurant is filled with natural sunlight coming in through floor-to-ceiling windows, while two private rooms with eight and 12 seaters are also available, with the former housing a private bar.
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Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi has now launched special experience with the Take Charge Initiative. The new lifestyle experience will give premier lifestyle experience. New lifestyle management programme will offer experience of luxury to stay in a Abu Dhabi Resort.
Abu Dhabi's leading provider of luxury lifestyle experiences, The Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal has further strengthened its appeal to long-term guests with the launch of Take Charge initiative. Spearheaded by Abu Dhabi resort's executive chef David Gache, the new wellbeing and lifestyle management programme will be integrated into the residential living experience providing long-stay guests with a personalized holistic meal plan based around their dietary requirements and available in all eight dining venues within the luxury Abu Dhabi resort.
Director of Sales and Marketing for The Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi, Dilip Mukundan believes that the appeal of the Take Charge initiative lies in its ability to promote positive lifestyle change through a streamlined and structured approach:
Set amidst beautifully landscaped gardens minutes away from Al Bateen Executive Airport and featuring fully furnished one- and two-bedroom villas, the beachfront Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi is inspired by the 15th to early 17th century Renaissance architecture and the urban planning of the city of Venice completed with artfully designed water features throughout the 57 acre property.
Take Charge initiative is an inspirational initiative from Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi to provide the Patrons who still struggle to find healthy lifestyle. The Take Charge Initiative is the personalized plan to provide balance life with Jogging tracks, 24 hour medical facility. Club with personal instructors have also been arranged along with Swimming Pool.


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I thought it was about time I did some self promotion, and what better way than a t-shirt.
These super soft grey marl t-shirts come with my Baldwin logo on the front and B stamp and web address on the back.
They come in sizes Small to XXL. Check size chart for t-shirt measurements.
Don't miss out - Limited run only!
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By Collier Curran
Overall, recruitment was a dramatic affair, with strict party schedules and girls anxiously whispering in uncomfortable-looking pumps. Even though I only had a handful of parties each day, the weekend was long and tiring. There were hours of talking, so many small paper cups of water and endless waiting around to hear back from the organizations.
I'm glad that I had the opportunity to meet sisters from each chapter, but I found the process of recruitment rather grueling. Even the most extraverted among us felt their conversational limits being tested, and the anxiety of waiting for invitations admittedly challenged my self-esteem.
Even as an inherently confident person, I felt myself second-guessing what I was wearing, how I was speaking, and what impression I gave off to the sisters. I spent a lot of time during recruitment pondering my place in Greek Life, wondering how a self-diagnosed introvert whose ideal night includes pizza, Gilmore Girls, and an 11:00 bedtime could fit into an organization known for its matching t-shirts, hand signs, and social events.
However, I continued through the process because I was hopeful for the result. As a transfer student living off-campus (thanks, housing!), my days became increasingly lonely and I found myself at a loss trying to meet friends outside of classes or extracurriculars. Not being the type for parties, I had been struggling to find a niche for myself where I could have people to lean on for encouragement and support.
Before college, I had never been opposed to Greek Life, but it simply had not crossed my mind. I thought of sororities as viable friendship and support systems for extremely extroverted girls, and not someone like me. My mind began to change when I saw friends of mine at other schools thrive within their sororities and find a home they had previously been missing in college. These girls, my friends, were also awkward introverts who avoided the typical college party scene and there they were, finding a community. It was that hope that drove me to complete recruitment weekend, up until the moment when I pushed open the glass doors, walked into the room, and retrieved my bid.
Although the apparent exclusivity of recruitment was initially disorienting, I had not heard any horror stories of heartbroken girls rejected from every sisterhood, so I felt optimistic. Throughout recruitment, my favorite moments had been talking to the sisters of the organization I would be joining. Conversation flowed naturally with them and I found myself nodding in agreement with almost everything they said. These girls were fiercely independent and significantly involved on campus outside of the sorority: they were athletes, artists, researchers, writers, and leaders.
Sure, my sorority still hosts mixers and other social events–and they seem like a lot of fun!–but if I would rather stick to sisterhood crafting sessions and movie nights, that is ok. I have not once felt that I had to relinquish any part of my admittedly quirky personality.
Although I am still considered a new member, I have already found the beginnings of great friendships in Greek Life. I feel like I have the support to continue my next two and a half years of college as a writer, magazine editor, event planner, scholar, daughter, latte enthusiast, and, now, sister.


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Tales of the Northwest, or, Sketches of Indian Life and Character
Snelling, William Joseph
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Sunday, March 19, 2006
intel mini
Snagged a new [Intel Core Duo Mac Mini] that arrived on Friday, to use at home. Decided I wanted to get rid of my Windows machines entirely, with the possible exception of my laptop, but we'll see on that one. Fortunately, most all the apps I use on a daily basis have already gone to using [universal binaries] so I immediately noticed the speed difference between the new Intel mini and my older PowerPC mini. I'm still waiting on Firefox, Fink and flip4mac wmv to switch over and I'll be good to go. ;)
Looks like they have some test builds of Firefox using universal binaries and such available over [here]. Woohoo :)
And I got a new test build of [MacTel] friendly [DivX]. We'll see if that cleans up my DivX/XviD issues with Quicktime/Frontrow without needing flip4mac support. ;)
Closer and closer I say.. closer and closer. ;)
Posted by spleck at 3/19/2006 05:07:00 PM