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Lessons from Geese
Years ago, I was emceeing an annual awards event for the queer community. With that task came delivering opening remarks. I thought I had stumbled on something brilliant based on listening to and watching the fall geese that filled the skies periodically that fall. Their group flight seemed the perfect metaphor for community, leadership, survival, and perseverance. Well apparently, around that same time, that very same metaphor was making the rounds. It still is.
The leadership coach Lolly Daskal breaks down the geese metaphor this way:
Unity. A flock of great northern geese will fly thousands of miles in a perfect V formation. As each bird moves its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird that is following. It's estimated that their formation flying is 70 percent more efficient than flying alone.
We can get where we are going if we don't try and do it alone. Rely on the strength of community.
Interdependence. At a distance the flock appears to be guided by a single leader. But the lead bird does not in fact guide the formation. When the lead bird tires, it rotates back in the formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the birds in front.
Leadership is best shared…True leadership means interdependence.
Encouragement. Each flock finds its own unique rhythm and spirit. The pulsating sound of the huge flapping wings excites and energizes the entire formation; the geese enthusiastically honk from behind to encourage those in front to keep up their speed.
We need to make sure we are honking words of encouragement to each other. As opposed to making disparaging remarks or demanding too much from our leadership. Quit asking if 'we're almost there yet – you'll know when we are.
Loyalty. When a member of the flock becomes sick or wounded, two geese drop out of the formation and follow it down to help and protect it. They stay with it until it is able to fly again—then they soar off together to catch up with the flock.
We don't abandon one another when the going gets tough. We accompany and attend to one another.
For the geese, there is no thinking all of this through: it is instinct. It isn't even perseverance: it just is. And yet it is the perfect example of perseverance. We often conjure up images of iron will as well as aggressive physical strength to persevere. But that is only one way of persevering. Look at the give and take of the geese as they journey. Leadership is not taken but shared. They fill in for one another, letting the leader rest when they need to while still keeping a forward momentum. Nothing is lost in this exchange but so much is accomplished and preserved.
For many in the political and religious left, this is a time for a perseverance that will go the distance. The flock needs to share leadership allowing those who need to rest to rest. And honk encouragement rather than criticism to those who happen to be at the front of the "v" at the moment. And there will be those who must drop down and out for a while to regain themselves. Let them not do so in isolation but rather let us be by their side.
Remember these words from our teal hymnal from the song, "Woyaya:"
We are going, heaven knows where we are going,
We'll know we're there.
We will get there, heaven knows how we will get there,
We know we will.
This is perseverance…
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For me this is the difference between Mosaic Datasets being extremely powerful and versatile things that really transforms the way we handle large tiled datasets...and them not being that at all because I can't share them as part of GIS package because the end user will get broken links. It's sometimes ok to ask the end user to repair paths when they receive the GIS package, but (a) it's not great if they are a client and (b) if they don't have a standard licence, they can't repair links.
It would be great if you could make this fix ESRI.
I notice now at least in ArcGIS Desktop 10.5, in ArcMap/ArcCatalog if you right-click a mosaic dataset, there's an option under Remove - Reset Relative Path, but not clear what it does and couldn't find any documentation on it. What does this mean? Are relative paths now supported in mosaic datasets, if not, please make it so! Thanks.


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The Measurement of Information Transmitted by a Neural Population: Promises and Challenges
The Fishberg Department of Neuroscience and The Friedman Brain Institute, The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA
Laboratory of Biophysics, The Rockefeller University, New York, NY 10065, USA
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Entropy 2013, 15(9), 3507-3527; https://doi.org/10.3390/e15093507
Received: 10 May 2013 / Revised: 19 August 2013 / Accepted: 27 August 2013 / Published: 3 September 2013
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Estimating Information-Theoretic Quantities from Data)
All brain functions require the coordinated activity of many neurons, and therefore there is considerable interest in estimating the amount of information that the discharge of a neural population transmits to its targets. In the past, such estimates had presented a significant challenge for populations of more than a few neurons, but we have recently described a novel method for providing such estimates for populations of essentially arbitrary size. Here, we explore the influence of some important aspects of the neuronal population discharge on such estimates. In particular, we investigate the roles of mean firing rate and of the degree and nature of correlations among neurons. The results provide constraints on the applicability of our new method and should help neuroscientists determine whether such an application is appropriate for their data. View Full-Text
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According to local authorities, Jennifer Irina Brinick was driving along CR-1743, also known as Shore Acres Road, just north of State Highway 22, when the accident occurred.
She was transferred to Goodall Witcher Hospital in Clifton where she was later pronounced dead.
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A Repeat Performance
I looked around the room trying to assess the damage. With each tear that fell, I could sense a shift in the room. All I could think was, "Oh great, how can I possible convince this entire group of people that this is an act? These tears are not real! These words do not mean anything! He will leave here and continue to abuse and harass this child he cries for right now!"
Instead, I said nothing. Such is the reality of having married and divorced a sociopath. It's a never ending struggle to maintain my composure when faced with lies, manipulation, deceit, and of course, his repeat performance as the consummate victim.
Minimizing Conflict
I have to admit that when we first met, I was already groomed to feel guilty for things that weren't my fault. I couldn't handle the thought of someone being unhappy because of me. If only I'd known that a sociopath is not capable of, well, feeling. Ok, maybe, it would be more accurate to say: A sociopath is not capable of feeling anything that makes him or her a decent human being.
As they say, hindsight is always 20/20 vision. At least I now have that vision looking forward,too. Unfortunately, most people don't understand what a sociopath is unless they have experienced some type of relationship with one. Which means, those of us who have, spend most of our time trying to avoid drama, reduce the damaging effects, and avoid interaction at all costs while keeping our reputations intact from the ever-present smear campaign.
Pushed Past the Breaking Point
I have been very successful this year at avoiding face-to-face interaction with my ex-husband. But lately, necessity has prevailed, and I have spent several days in prolonged meetings along side my ex-husband as we (I) try to present a united front as we (I) fight for our son to receive the support he deserves in school while he struggles with anxiety disorder.
The entire process has presented a clear, and despicable, portrait of a sociopath. I can honestly say that before this summer, I could almost tolerate being around my ex-husband when I had to.
But, we all have our limits, and as I sat across from this sobbing man who was pouring out a soul he fabricated on the way into the meeting, I reached mine. I was so tired of defending my children against this man as he manipulated sympathy from strangers. I had no more patience for people who were quick to believe his attacks against me without any proof or substantiation. I did not want to look at him or listen to him for one more minute, but I reminded myself that in order to help my son, I had no choice.
At that moment, I felt like something inside of me broke. I started to cry. I never cry in front of strangers, which is one of the reasons I was easily portrayed as the cold-hearted, bitter ex-wife to the sensitive, charming, mistreated "˜good guy'.
A Flood of Emotion
And once those floodgates opened, there was no turning back. Without meaning or wanting to, I stole the spotlight from my ex-husband mid-performance, and re-directed the audience toward me. I realized my voice was over-powering my ex, I was blurting out everything in a rapid-fire succession, and I couldn't stop. I don't particularly like the spotlight, and I was embarrassed to show such emotion, but I guess I was frustrated, and fed up, and exhausted.
I watched this man take everything I had done and claim it as his own work. I listened as he took my words off the page and spoke them as his own. I sat quietly while he gave demands to people I hired to help our children, all the while acting as though he was a different father than the one who refused to spend one cent on anything that had to do with our children's education.
The meeting adjourned with an extension for the following week. I had one more meeting to attend with him before the weekend, however, and I didn't think I would make it through as civilly as the previous meetings. But, he must have sensed my simmering anger and frustration, because he stepped back in his role of aggressor for the duration of the meeting.
This was one of those occasions that I could predict quite easily that there would be repercussions.
Constant Need for Control
It didn't take long. One thing I have learned over the past twenty years of dealing with this man is that he cannot tolerate the thought of not being in control of every situation. Especially, when he thinks I am the one who is in control.
Reality and facts have nothing to do with his perception. I suppose it comes from his own truth-challenged inner being, or maybe from his enjoyment of manipulation and harm of others. Either way, his reality never coincides with the actual reality, which makes arguing with him a complete waste of time and energy. (Another lesson I wish I had learned years ago.)
Predictability, on the other hand, is one thing I can always count on with him. That very night, his revenge tactics began, starting with the son he was so concerned about during his tear-filled performance earlier in the week. He bullied his way into seeing him, removed everyone else from the visit, harassed him with questions and comments that my son was not comfortable talking about, and kept him twice as long as my son thought he would, simply because he felt as though he could.
The next day, the torment continued on my younger son. Ironically, he refused to allow him to see his cousins, despite having requested the boys get together as often as possible with these same cousins just weeks earlier. It was a confusing and nonsensical situation for onlookers, but to me and my children, we knew exactly what he was doing, and why.
Projecting His Behavior Onto Others
He enjoys playing the puppet-master. He orchestrates a scene, only to change the rules and throw everyone off balance, relishing the control and soaking in the satisfaction of knowing he has disrupted, inconvenienced, and hopefully, upset everyone else involved.
We also knew this was a direct reaction to what he perceived as his son's refusal of him the week before, opting to go to his cousins' championship games rather than sleep over at his father's house (a very uncommon request by my son, I might add). But, try to explain that to anyone who doesn't know my ex-husband, and we would quickly appear to be bitter, alienating, controlling, vindictive individuals.
Hmm, everything he is quick to say about others, sounds an awful lot like what he actually is. Projecting is something my ex-husband does very well, and it is usually a good indicator of what he is planning at that moment. Lately, we have noticed that he seems more desperate to try to exert control, and he definitely has been more outspoken, rather than hiding behind others
Control Slips Away
It's also becoming more apparent that his children are growing stronger and healthier and more secure every day. This is a real threat, because soon, they will be able to stand up to him and everyone defending him. They will also be able to decide on wether or not they visit with him, and on what terms. I guarantee that once he is not the one in charge of the visits, he will no longer want any scheduled visits. He will try to plan some "˜spontaneous' get togethers that have been calculated to be as disruptive as possible for everyone, except him.
What he doesn't realize is that while he stays in his static, prefabricated, un-evolved character, the rest of us are changing and growing and moving on. We will no longer be the unwilling players in his tiresome games, because each day brings us closer to independence from his legal hold on the boys. Then, when he is drowning in his sea of false tears, there won't be anyone around to enjoy his performance, except his own shallow reflection.


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27 June 2018
Firstly a big thank you to the following without whom we could not support our swimmers.
Officials - Jo Sansom Mark Strakosch, Simon Lever & Tara Bullock
Volunteers - Anna Kalverboer, Natalia Moren, Patrick Kalverboer & Tracey Moren
Coaches - Geoff Wood & Sian MacDonald
15 swimmers from 9 year old novice Saya Khalili to 17 year old Cam MacDonald took on some of the best in the Region at the Watford SC, Terry Davies Alternative Nationals Meet at Woodside pool whilst Father and Son, Mark (57) & Owen Strakosch (16) took on the Marlow Open Water Festival on the Sunday with Owen having competed at Watford on the Saturday as well, whilst Dad officiated alongside Jo Sansom, Tara Bullock & Simon Lever over the weekend, helping the sport continue for the athletes and without whom the swimmers cannot race.
Busiest swimmers with 10 & 9 races each were Alex Kalverboer and Callum Bullock.
Alex made one County Qualification and 7 Consideration times from his races including pbs in the 100m Breast (2nd), 100m Back (Gold), 50m Free, 100m IM, 100m Breast & 100m Free. His qualification time came in the 200m backstroke where he was at his most committed for the whole 200m. His 200m breast pocketed the silver and he claimed victory in the 100m Back along with bronze in the final event, the 50m breast.
Callum set pbs times in his 50m Backstroke (7th) in 31.90, good enough for a County Consideration time(CCT) for 2018. He also set a pb in his 100 IM and claimed a best placing of 4th in the 100m Fly.
Eva Lawson has only been with the club since the Autumn of last year but, allied to natural talent has a real racing mentality. She began the meet for the club with a heat win in the first heat of the day on Saturday creaming more than 9 seconds from her best to post 3:09.02 and a first County Qualifying time (CQT) of the season for herself and the club. Her second race was possibly the best of her 8 over the 2 days when she sliced nearly 5 seconds from her 50 Fly best to record another heat win and 10 years gold with 37.82, a time which, currently, ranks her first in the East Region and another CQT and was a new club record to boot. Eva also set club records in the 50m Free and 200 Free in which she improved more than 11 seconds to post 2:44.37 (CQT) and gold on the day. On day 2 she overcame the disappointment of a disqualification in the 100 IM to come back strongly and claim further CQTs and pbs in the 100m Free, and 50m Breast.
Lydia Wisely managed 2 CCTs of her own for the first time in the 50m fly & 50m back (pb) placing 4th and 3rd respectively as well as setting pbs in the 100m back, 200m Free & 100m IM.
Meanwhile Dan Chennells is starting to become a committed competitor too and in 8 races managed a 100% pb hit rate. He accomplished CCTs in the 100m Free, 100m IM, 200m Free, 50m Back & 200m IM with his 100m Free heat win bringing forth the biggest cheer of the meet. From a previous best of 1:00.37 he stormed away from the blocks to lead the whole way, seeming to accelerate even more in the last 25m so that he finished about 15m ahead of everybody in his heat and did not bother with a 59 or 58 second time, dropping straight to 57.48 for his first beating of the iconic 60 second barrier for the event. He had know this was a possibility after a flying 200m free race the previous day when he romped to 2nd in his heat with a 5 second improvement and the gold for 15 year olds in 2:08.05.
9 year old Saya Khalili was competing in her first ever Open Meet and after a one handed touch in the 100m Breast saw her, unfortunately, disqualified in her first race she showed strength of character to come back and place 4th in a pb, 53.48 for the 50m back and then put the error right in the 50m Breast on day 2 for 5th and 7th in the 50 Free, always with a smile on her face.
Victoria Ayles may be 15 but is still a relative novice in Open Meets and, as a late entry, had just the one swim in the 200m Free. She showed that she is making fantastic progress by lowering her 3 month old pb by 13 seconds to claim her own CCT in 2:26.90 for 4th place and a very clear heat win. As she gains experience and confidence her times will go down even further quite rapidly.
Tilly Anderton was another to get in on the CCT act in her 100m IM with 1:40.10 and also set pb in her 100m Free for 8th in 1:28.41.
Harrison Bullock was slightly off his best following GCSEs and a period of Open Water swimming but did manage a pb in his 50m Fly (32.21) from his 6 races.
Cam MacDonald, at 17, was the oldest swimmer from the club and showed that with hard work you can always continue to improve. His efforts in training on technique and turns paid off in the 200m Back where he secured 3rd place in a pb of 2:34.11 and also a pb in the 100m IM with 1:13.11.
Tamsin Moren is getting back on track after her knee op earlier in the season and took her own CQT in the 200m Breast posting 3:00.71 (2nd) when she was third in a tightly contested heat. Her 50 Breast (pb and 1st 39.21) was her first sub 40 second individual 50m swim and a CCT along with another CCT in the 100m Breast. She dropped her 50m Free after a long wait to do so, winning her heat with a particularly good second half in 31.51 for 5th and smashed her previous best in the 200m IM showing a return of confidence in her strength to clock 2:44.24, heat win and bronze overall, down from 2:53.99.
Emma Hockney was another to set 100% pbs placing 2nd in the 50m Free with 33.13 on Sunday morning having convincingly won her heat but her best result time wise came in the 200m free where she chopped an incredible 37 seconds from her previous best working hard technically with another heat win. Her other pbs came in the 50m back, 100m IM (heat win), 100m Free (heat win too with a 10 second lowering of her best) and 50m breast.
Izzy Sansom, like MacDonald, at 15 years of age showed she still has room for improvement by lowering her 200m Free best to 2:31.56 and being close to her best in her other 5 races.
George Thorne hit a 100% pb rate with his 3 races, 200m Free, 50m Back and possibly his best swim in the 100m Fly where he claimed the bronze medal and the first two of the swims were in CCTs.
Brother, Harry, showed good strength after another period out of the water and claiming a best position of 5th in the 200m Free.
Finally, Owen Strakosch set himself up for the following day's 1.5km Open Water swim with pbs in the 100m Fly, 50m Back, 200m IM, 50m Fly and his best of 3rd place in the 200m Free where he got his time down to 2:15.16.
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Fuel is only the most obvious difference between the hydrogen-powered Tucson and the conventional version. Price is another. The standard Tucson carries a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $19,395. With the amenities and options of the fuel-cell prototype ― the bright white exterior finish, plush black leather seats and array of features ― a gasoline version would run you about $26,400.
What keeps this model from competing, at the moment, is the price, which might hit an estimated $200,000 if the cars were sold to consumers today. Manufacturers working on fuel cell vehicles generally hope to shrink the price to about $50,000 by 2015.
And then there's the engine. The regular Tucson is powered by a 2-liter inline 4-cylinder engine that delivers 165 horsepower and 29 mpg on the highway. The GLS and Limited editions offer a 2.4-liter that pushes the horsepower to 176 and gets 30 mpg. That means the standard Tucson is no sports car. Nor is the GLS for that matter. By comparison, a new Volkswagen Passat sedan delivers a little more than 200 horsepower.
The hydrogen-fueled Tucson is rated at 134 horsepower and hits 60 miles per hour from a standstill in just past 12 seconds. In a road race, the gas model is going to pony up faster.
The dashboard is familiar but not identical to ones we're used to. Instead of a tachometer that shows revolutions per minute (rpm), the driver sees a power meter, a similar visual measure of how hard the engine is working. The car is rated in kilowatts, with a maximum output of 100. The driver can track the surge in power through the six gears, as with a tach, with the needle settling down at about 20 KW at 100 kilometers per hour on the highway. The motor kicks down into sixth gear for a nice, hushed cruise. In a gasoline vehicle, that'd be about 2500 rpm.
The vehicle's overall smoothness is noteworthy, particularly in comparison with popular alternative-fuel vehicles.
Hybrids, such as the Toyota Prius, shift noticeably from the gasoline engine to the electric motor. At times they sound like they've been turned off entirely, only to ramp up again when the stoplight turns green. By contrast, the fuel-cell-powered Tucson delivers a smooth acceleration, without any lag, from a standing stop. It picks up readily in city traffic and joins the highway eagerly. We ran it from downtown Washington, dodging a death-defying bicyclist two blocks from the White House and a distracted taxi driver further up the road. We drove out across the 14th Street Bridge and passed the Pentagon at a speed that the Virginia state police might not appreciate.
If this were Montana, we were confident, we'd have plenty of reserve ponies. This car competes well with aggressive traffic in the city and on the open road.
The other driving attributes ― the tight little turning circle and all the rest ― are the functions of the lithe vehicle in which the motor and fuel cell are mounted. This prototype Tucson weighs about 200 pounds more than a gas model, a negligible difference, roughly equivalent to a father-in-law in the backseat.
The compressed hydrogen tank is hidden under the back seat and trunk. The fuel cell and battery are tucked under the middle of the car. The engine and motor maximize space under the hood. Getting all this down to size for packaging in a smaller sedan is the next challenge for the developers; Hyundai rolled out its first concept car at the 2011 Seoul motor show.
The main trouble with a hydrogen-powered car might not have anything to do with the car. Unlike other alternative-fuel vehicles, fuel-cell cars can't be refueled just anywhere. Gas stations can't flip a switch and store compressed hydrogen instead of liquid gasoline. That's why Hyundai is currently eyeing fleets operated by companies and government agencies for potential sales and leasing. The vehicles can just refuel in the company or agency motor pool. Drivers shouldn't leave fueling up to the last minute, though. The fuel cell and battery aren't as forgiving as the internal-combustion engine.
As we counted down the driving miles left in the hydrogen tank, with its home fuel station 3,000 miles away in California, we concluded that this one still has a long way to go before drivers at large see it ― and that if they drive it, they'll like it.


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The Weight Of Ink (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) by Rachel Kadish tells the story of Ester Velasquez, an emigrant from Amsterdam who becomes a scribe for a blind rabbi in London in the 1600s right before the plague. At the same time we learn about Helen Watt, a close-to-retiring British historian working on translations of some 17th century documents signed by scribe "Aleph." Even though these women lived in different centuries, both were strong and determined to pursue their interests, fought to be heard, and chose a life to satisfy their minds with sacrifice of the heart.
Ester is a product of the Portuguese Inquisition, and although displaced with little family, she feels at home with her job as a scribe for the rabbi, where her love of learning is nourished. She turns down marriage offers as she prefers to work for the rabbi in order to continue her scholarly pursuits. She has an open mind and longs to converse with philosophers and educated men, and although it is not acceptable for women to engage in these types of discussions, she creates unorthodox opportunities to be heard.
Helen has a love of Jewish history, and as she and her American graduate student assistant Aaron Levy investigate the many pages of letters written to and from the London-based rabbi to determine the identity of the scribe, it is a race against time as Helen's physical health is failing, she is approaching retirement, and another team of historians is working on the same project.
We also learn about Aaron Levy, the Jewish assistant, who is interested in a relationship with a girl who is living in Israel on a Kibbutz and is pushing him away. And then there are Ian and Brigette Easton, the couple who live in the 17th century house where the documents were found. This is a complex story, a mystery and rich with history and well-developed characters.
Author Rachel Kadish provides extensive depth: Jewish theology and philosophy, interfaith relationships and lost love, 17th century history, the Portuguese inquisition, the plague and so much more. The Weight of Ink is powerful, intricate and the well-deserved winner of the National Jewish Book Award. Although this is not an easy book, if you love historical fiction and Jewish history, you will be rewarded with the beauty of memorable storytelling.
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Barathrum, the Spirit Breaker, is a Strength hero that excels at ganking unsuspecting targets from anywhere on the map.
His signature ability Charge of Darkness has global range, which means that he can cast it on any target regardless of where he is on the battlefield. Upon using Charge of Darkness, Spirit Breaker makes a beeline for the target at high speed, ignoring terrain and normal pathing in the process.
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This goes hand in hand with his passive skill Greater Bash, as Charge of Darkness applies it upon making contact with the target. The target is sent flying a small distance, and cannot act during the bash effect. Greater Bash also extends to his right click attacks, which can be infuriating to enemy heroes if luck is on his side.
Once he is able to close the distance, Spirit Breaker can follow up with his ultimate ability Nether Strike, which deals a chunk of damage as well as another Greater Bash. His second passive ability Empowering Haste adds to his damage output, depending on how much movement speed he has.
His kit makes gives him an oppressive presence, which is felt in every lane so long as he has the mana to cast Charge of Darkness. This makes him great in drafts that rely heavily on early game kills, and need a hero that can rotate without having to use Town Portal Scrolls. That said, however, some game sense is required to make the most out of Charge of Darkness, particularly with regards to enemy vision. Without proper initial positioning, charging in blindly without concealing oneself first in the fog of war will make it easy for the enemy team to see Spirit Breaker coming—simply by looking at the minimap.
Moreover, he is not great at pulling off comebacks from a significant deficit. Spirit Breaker has pretty much no scaling to speak of, and thus cannot contribute to a comeback effort outside of keeping a single hero locked down. He also does not have anything in the way of area of effect crowd control, save for the "bowling ball" effect of Charge of Darkness. Of course, luck can come into play even in the late game with Greater Bash procs, though naturally this is unreliable.
Despite his weaknesses, though, Spirit Breaker's purpose is crystal clear, and can serve as the platform on which your true win condition (i.e. a late game carry) can stand on. Enemy heroes must always keep tabs on him as well, adding a layer of pressure onto the game. If you and your teammates can leverage his ganking power early and often with the proper composition, Spirit Breaker might just be the piece that helps you win the game.
Spirit Breaker Skill Build
Building Spirit Breaker's kit is not complicated at all, and rarely changes from game to game. Your first skill point should go to Charge of Darkness, as it serves as a good deterrent when it comes to fighting for the initial bounty runes. Enemy heroes that are out of position from the start can also be exploited almost right away with an early point in Charge of Darkness, though of course you will need the assistance of your teammates in order to get the kill.
Your next priority should be Greater Bash, as without it Charge of Darkness is half the ability that it would be otherwise. Level it up alongside Charge of Darkness, trading skill points with it each time you hit the next hero level. That said, it should typically be left at Level 2 in the early game, because it relies pretty heavily on attack speed. More attack speed means more chances to trigger Greater Bash, but suffice to say Spirit Breaker doesn't have a lot of it early on.
Knowing this, we recommend taking Empowering Haste at Level 8, as it gives you and your teammates a small boost in movement speed for the mid game. From there, you can continue leveling Greater Bash in order to maximize its proc chance. Leave the rest of Empowering Haste for later. On that note, we also recommend taking Nether Strike whenever possible, in order to reduce its cooldown for the later stages of the game.
Our recommended skill build, therefore, is as follows:
- Charge of Darkness
- Greater Bash
- Charge of Darkness
- Greater Bash
- Charge of Darkness
- Nether Strike
- Charge of Darkness
- Empowering Haste
- Greater Bash
- Level 10 Talent: +5 Armor
- Greater Bash
- Nether Strike
- Empowering Haste
- Empowering Haste
- Level 15 Talent: +10 Health Regen
- Nether Strike
- Level 20 Talent: +400 Charge Speed
- Level 25 Talent: +25% Greater Bash Chance
Spirit Breaker Item Build
As a position 4 support, Spirit Breaker requires a bit of farm to reach peak effectiveness. He is expected to carry items that will benefit the team, which means that aura items and equipment with protective properties suit him well.
Pipe of Insight is one of the best pickups for Spirit Breaker, as he can activate it in the middle of a teamfight thanks to his natural tankiness and tendency to not be the opposing team's first target. The reduction in magic damage can go a really long way in terms of making sure your teammates survive engagements, especially against drafts that rely on nukes to bring targets down.
Drum of Endurance is another item that benefits the entire team, greatly increasing their movement speed upon activation. This works both for offensive and defensive purposes; gank attempts are made easier when your teammates can run faster, and the same goes for escaping or repositioning against the enemy team.
Blade Mail works really well against teams with high damage area of effect spells, such as Jakiro, Queen of Pain, and Tinker. It also works against overeager right click carries, who try to fight Spirit Breaker one on one without holding back. Speaking of carries, though, one should consider buying a Solar Crest and/or Heaven's Halberd against typical agility cores, in order to neutralize their ability to dish out damage in a teamfight. Crimson Guard serves much the same purpose.
Lotus Orb can be a cheeky choice for Spirit Breaker. With it, you can protect high value heroes on your team, while reflecting big single target spells back whence they came. Consider purchasing one if you're up against a team with multiple natural Scythe of Vyse carriers, or against someone like Doom.
Spirit Breaker Counter
Having good vision and Observer Ward placement is the best way to counter Spirit Breaker, since the ability to see him coming in using Charge of Darkness gives your team time to move back into the safety of one of your towers. Kindly ask your position 5 support to ward common Charge paths, and remind your teammates to check the minimap frequently.
As for specific hero counters, supports with low cast time stuns are perfect against Spirit Breaker. He is, after all, vulnerable during Charge of Darkness, and the skill can be interrupted with a well placed stun or disable. It does, however, take some positioning to get this right, since any heroes that are run over by Spirit Breaker during Charge are also stunned in turn. Examples include Ogre Magi, Enigma, Rubick, Outworld Devourer, Shadow Shaman, Lion, and other heroes with similar abilities.
You and your team might also want to consider picking heroes like Phoenix and Undying, whose abilities Supernova and Tombstone exploit Spirit Breaker's awful attack speed. Without the ability to destroy the units that come out as a result of their respective abilities, Spirit Breaker typically has to run away from them rather than stand and fight.
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US Senate candidate, Tom Campbell, issued a list of specific cuts he'd propose to restore fiscal sanity to an out of control the federal budget. However, the military budget was completely neglected.
Campbell offered a number of thought provoking assessments regarding the moral, fiscal, and security implications of gargantuan budget deficits and over $12 trillion of national debt. His proposals to use TARP money to pay down the debt, methodically cut welfare spending, slash the Dept. of Education, force Amtrak to compete in the free market, end corn ethanol subsidies, and cease bailout guarantees for Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac, will certainly receive high marks from fiscal conservatives, especially those in the GOP.
But, he failed to even mention the bloated military budget. In 2007, Robert Higgs, of the Independent Institute, calculated that America spends nearly $1 trillion a year on its military, both at home and abroad. With the escalation in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Yemen, plus President Obama's latest record military budget, this two-year old figure has quite possibly passed $1 trillion annually. Consider the fact, too, that the federal government employs over 200,000 private contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan, and Congress is unable to estimate the true cost because of waste, fraud, and bureaucracy. Consider also, that the same defense contractors who sign lucrative contracts with the federal government, are actively arming some of the most oppressive regimes in the world.
Why is it then, that the military budget is off limits to fiscal conservatives? Why is it that the military budget is off limits to President Obama, a Nobel Peace Prize winner whose proposed three-year federal spending freeze does not apply to the military? Even Speaker Pelosi, a notorious big spender, recognizes this clear cut contradiciton.
While most would recognize that national defense should be a top priority based on a simple reading of the Constitution, the fiscal contradiction of a $1 trillion budget would appear to be stark. The U.S. military, the intelligence community, Homeland Security, and private contractors are all, directly or indirectly, branches of the federal government. Therefore, fiscal conservatives, who often criticize the waste, inefficiency, and deficit production of virtually every other federal program, are making a seemingly contradictory "exception to the rule" with the military budget. Shouldn't it too be subjected to more fiscally conservative scrutiny?
Ironically, while Campbell presciently draws attention to our massive debt to China, he and other fiscal conservatives appear to miss a crucial point regarding China's rise on the world stage. China, even with its quasi, but increasingly capitalistic system, is able to generate huge trade & budget surpluses, national savings, a renowned manufacturing base, a more scientifically literate population, and a more robust military capability, precisely because it does not spend trillions on multiple, overseas wars and a global military presence.
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The experience of a lifetime awaits three students from Newton Rigg College, Cumbria as they get ready for a visit to a bear sanctuary in a Croatian National Park as part of their studies.
Kerry Davis, Rheannon Hackett and Megan Stevenson are studying animal management at the Penrith based Newton Rigg college, and later this month they will fly out to the historic town of Split before heading to the Kuterevo Bear Sanctuary in a small village in the Velebit mountains. There they will spend 17 days helping with conservation work which includes caring for the orphaned resident brown bears.
Their tasks will include cleaning and building enclosures, maintaining the bears' habitat, working with staff to forage for food for the animals, and monitoring native wildlife such as wild bears, deer and foxes. In addition, twice a week the trio will attend lessons to learn Croatian and will undergo the challenges of wild camping in the mountains.
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"This is a major opportunity for the students to be part of an important conservation project. It's organised through the "Everything is Possible," a not-for-profit organisation which offers international experiences to young people funded through the Erasmus+ programme."
Erasmus+ is the EU programme for education, training, youth and sport. It runs for seven years from 2014 – 2020 with organisations invited to apply for funding each year to undertake creative and worthwhile activities.
"Visits to the sanctuary are strictly controlled - Kerry, Rheannon and Megan had to apply and it's a huge achievement for them to be selected. They will be very much immersed in sanctuary life, living in a converted barn, growing their own food and living in an eco friendly way throughout their stay. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity and I am sure they will benefit hugely from the experience," said Ms Robinson.
At the college students study a broad range of animals and birds – from alpaca to tortoise to domestic animals through courses such as Animal Care and an introduction to Animal Nursing Science through to diplomas in Animal Management.
Kerry and Megan are first year Level 3 Diploma students. Kerry, whose home is in Shap, also works in the college's animal academy as a part time technician. Megan is from Carlisle, and Rheannon, who is a 2nd year student, is from Barrow in Furness. The three fly out to Croatia on 23 July.


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A happy Christmas indeed!
After what feels like and actually kind of was many years, Claire Fraser has officially landed back in the 1700s, thanks to a poem she quoted to Jamie when they were together, which he then quoted in a journal when he was working as a printer in Edinburgh.
That discovery was what brought Roger to Boston, where Claire and Brianna were about to celebrate a rather unhappy holiday. Brianna was struggling after the revelations in Scotland, and now wanted to quit Harvard and move out of her mom's house.
Claire was actually kind of angry at Roger's news, especially considering how upset Brianna was. But both Roger and Joe Abernathy encouraged her to go (though Joe didn't truly know what he was encouraging her to do), and after finding out about what Roger had found, Brianna encouraged it too.
Then everything got real weepy on both sides of the screen for a while. Claire protested at all the things she'd miss in Brianna's life (marriage, kids) and we wept. Brianna and Roger got Claire presents, like antique coins and a necklace of Brianna's birthstone, and we wept. We stopped weeping when, incredibly, the Batman theme song played while Claire sewed herself a badass 18th century dress filled with secret pockets, but we wept again when Claire got into a cab and said goodbye, leaving Brianna and Roger behind in Boston.
(We didn't weep while Claire inspected the 200 year-old skeleton of a murdered white woman found in a cave in Jamaica, which was sent to Joe at the hospital, but we also don't want to ignore that very curious discovery...)
Suddenly, Claire was getting out of a carriage in Edinburgh 200 years ago, and she very easily found the print shop in Carfax Close. She walked in, and suddenly Jamie was yelling to someone named Jordy. Claire explained that she was not Jordy, Jamie slowly turned around, and then he promptly passed out.
Of course, Starz isn't airing the next, reunion-filled episode until October 22, so for now that look and that fall to the floor are all we get. The rest of that episode, though, was such a beautiful goodbye to Brianna and Roger (for now) that at it might have been enough to tide us over, just thinking of the two of them making out and watching TV and eating lobster rolls.
For book readers, many of Claire's final days in the 1960s were a little different. Scroll down to find out why!
In the book, Jamie does not rush to tell Claire about his son, Willie. In fact, he's not the one to tell her at all, but EP Maril Davis explained that Jamie just had too many secrets to keep them all.
"Ron [Moore] felt very strongly that once Jamie and Claire get back together, there's obviously a lot they haven't told each other, and with [Jamie's other big secret], you know, there were so many things that he didn't tell her that that became such a big thing that it seemed odd..."
After certain events later on this season, Claire and Jamie make a pact to tell each other no more lies, so the minds behind the show thought it was "too much" for Jamie to continue to keep Willie a secret.
"[Moore] just felt like when they're discussing their daughter, he would also blurt out the thing about Willie," Davis said. "It's not the time to talk about anything, because they're obviously rushing off and going to do other things, but he felt very strongly that it would be hard for that to come out later if he'd also promised her that he would be forthcoming about other things after the marriage."
And honestly, as jarring as that sudden admission was to watch, we're pretty glad it happened.
In tonight's episode, Claire and Brianna both went back to Boston, where Brianna struggled to adjust to regular life after learning who her real father was. In the book, only Claire goes back to Boston to get her life in order before going through the stones. Brianna and Roger even follow Claire to the stones, but in the show, Brianna and Roger stayed behind and we didn't even see Claire's journey back in time. EP Maril Davis says there are a few reasons for that change.
"One, we've seen that journey through stones with Claire before," she tells us. "This is not the first time we would have seen it. Two, the location where we go and film the stones is not easy to get to, and sometimes it's difficult if you're only doing one scene there. ... I mean, creative is always our first guidepost in terms of obviously, if we think creatively it works, we'll push for it. But I think this time, because I think we felt like we'd seen that before and you know, the logistical issue, combined with the fact that we wanted to put a little spin on it with bringing Roger out to Boston instead of taking the ladies back out to Scotland, we thought was an interesting little twist as well, so I think all of those factors combined for us to do it this way and do something a little different and put a little spin on the story."
While Brianna doesn't get to be the protagonist in very many scenes in the book, she gets some time here to start to dissect how she feels about what's going on—the news about her father, the reality that they may find her real father, and the fact that she may lose her mother to him forever.
We'll see a lot more of Brianna in episode five, and Davis says this is a perspective that the writers didn't want to overlook.
"Brianna and Claire have always had a tough relationship. It's certainly loving, but it seems like Claire has always held Brianna kind of at arm's length. And Brianna's always kind of wondered why and has always been closer to Frank, and to find out the reason for that is because your father was somebody else, and maybe every time your mother looks at you she thinks about your real father and that is a very complicated relationship," she says. "To then question your own identity and what that all means was important to us, because if it was glossed over in the books, we felt that was something that was so interesting to portray and such an interesting character beat for that character, to see those emotions."
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Nobody's a huge fan of Frank Randall, but you have to admit that you kinda feel bad for him this season. Poor guy finally found his wife after she's been missing for three years, and she's pregnant with the baby of a man from the 1700s, who she's desperately in love with. That sucks!
There are more scenes in the show featuring Claire and Frank than there were in the book (at least in this particular book), both in this episode and in the episodes to come.
"Book Frank is a little different than TV show Frank," EP Maril Davis explained to us. "And you're never going to root for Claire to stay with Frank, you just aren't. I mean as soon as she meets Jamie, it's like Frank's off the table. But the thing from the books that we really enjoyed and wanted to continue in the show is that Frank was an outstanding father to Brianna. And you know, Claire makes the ultimate sacrifice to stay with Frank for her daughter. I think if she had come back and she wasn't pregnant, I don't think she and Frank would ever have been together or stayed together, but I think she knows that it's a certain time and place and Brianna needs a father, and if it can't be Jamie, she wants Brianna to have a loving man in her life, and Frank, for me, is one of the tragic figures of Outlander because he loves Claire desperately, but that love is not reciprocated."
Forget watching the Battle of Culloden. Thanks to tonight's opening scenes, we were in that battle.
"It's wonderful, it places you in the action, and obviously it's a memory of Jamie's, but he's sort of coming to and remembering the moments that happened there, and of course he meets Black Jack Randall in the midst of the melee and they have this great sort of finishing chapter to their relationship," Sam Heughan told us of the scenes, which he says took a couple of weeks to film.
"Doing it in flashback like that gives it a slightly surreal, unworldly kind of atmosphere to it," Tobias Menzies added. "It's kind of a more interesting way of doing it than just straight on, kind of battle sequence."
Watching that jerk of a doctor force Claire to be knocked out for the birth was infuriating, but it was historically accurate.
"Up until the late '40s, early '50s, childbirth was mostly done with midwives and it was very much a female thing, and it was only in the '50s that it became much more medical, and it started being treated as some sort of an operation," Caitriona Balfe told us. "So women, they were sort of taken out of the process completely. They were told to just sort of lie there, shut up, and do what they're told. So it was really interesting to have Claire—obviously she's coming to it having already lost a child, and she had a lot of nerves about it. She was worried about it. So to have this man sort of come in and dismiss any concerns she might have or any knowledge that she might have, or desires...it was pretty frustrating for her."
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Jamie and Claire are apart for now, and while many of us are going to be waiting with bated breath for their reunion, don't discount the stories that need to be told before they find their way back to each other. Executive producer Maril Davis says their separation was a major concern going into season three, but the writers quickly found that there's a lot of excellent story to be found in their separate journeys.
"I think going into it you do worry that these two people who are the backbone of our show not being together, that's what makes this show very special, is their relationship," she told us. "But quite honestly, while we do all prefer having them together, I do think we were pleasantly surprised how well the stories worked on their own, because each have such strong stories, and the reason it works is that they have such a longing for each other. And there's a despair there. There's a hole missing because they've lost the loves their lives. So I think that's actually what makes Claire's story with Frank so interesting, because it's like there's a ghost in the room, and then also for Jamie, he's like a walking ghost himself, because it's almost like he's missing an arm or leg, because he doesn't have the person who makes him whole. So we just felt like those stories, while at first we were concerned with how that would be, I think we're all pleasantly surprised and thrilled about how well this turned out."
"The journey had to be earned," she continued. "They are separated, and then you feel like if it's a chapter before they're together again, you're not living their lives with them separated. Even as a book reader, I think while you want them desperately to be back together, you appreciate that time that's apart because it makes their reunion all that much sweeter."
While this season follows the third book in the series, "Voyager," there are going to be a lot of changes from book to screen—some minor, some major. But they're all in service of making the show as good as possible.
"We're never going to be able to make the books exactly as they are," Davis explained. "There's so much detail in the books, and there's certain things we've always said that read well but sometimes don't translate well to screen. So for us the perfect balance is keeping all the beats of the book and keeping the spine, but also infusing into it things that we feel are interesting or want to see, or maybe filling in the gaps in certain places."
"Jamie's story is laid out very well, and with specific tentpole moments and Claire's story was a little more difficult, because not all of her story with Frank is told in this book, so we did kind of have to add and just wanted Jamie and Claire to be on a similar emotional journey over those 20 years that they're apart."
Trust us, that journey's going to be good.
Outlander airs Sundays at 8 p.m. on Starz.
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Maybe you have had a workout routine but feel stuck. Or are a gym newbie, green and crisp. Maybe you just discovered a new sport, or simply need a change. Whatever it may be, finding a healthy, active lifestyle is for EVERYONE. At any age, any stage of life, any situation.
](http://girlintheraw.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMG_0558.jpeg) Triathletes getting ready to jump in the water. Lake Worth, FL, 2013.[/caption]
I must admit, the idea for this post came to me while reading another article on the same topic. I'm always on a search for new ideas, challenges and motivational factors to increase my fitness or try something new. But the main factors that prevent most of us in working out, besides money and time , which were pointed out in the aforementioned article (and absolutely correct), are according to me –
creativity, motivation and organization!
Creativity will get you trying new things, motivation will get you out of the bed, and organization will help you create and maintain new habits.
MY workout RUT – Running
I am truly obsessed with running. I love it, I do not by any means find it boring, it gives me the most intense sensation of truly suffering (that's what workouts are for, right?) and to top it all, it's a form of de-stressing and meditation for me.
](http://girlintheraw.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/race.jpeg) 5k Race for Haiti 2012.[/caption]
I have been through my ups and downs. About a year and a half ago, around the time I ran my first half-marathons, I was the fastest ever. And do not get me wrong, I wasn't _that fast. _Just to give you a number's run-down, because we all like to know how fast other people are:
My 5k PR is 23min (ONE race. One only. Maybe the course was short 🙂 It happens). So let's say most of my 5ks were in 24mins, which is about 8 min/mile.
My half marathon PR in January '13 was 1:56 and change, just under 9 min/mile.
At that time, I was reading Scott Jurek and dreaming of ultras (it will happen one day), getting into triathlons, and fighting a runner's plague known as plantar fasciitis (screw that!). And I remember as clear as day, thinking to myself – you are so close to being a real and good runner. So close, you are almost there! I had podium in age group on most shorter races, just because they weren't that big and females age 25-29 don't seem to run that much here in south Florida – score! I have a basket full of medals, and at one point I raced at least once a month.
Scott at Badwater (135mile ultra through hellish heath).[/caption]
But things change… oh they do. I finally completed a full marathon and half-iron triathlon in winter '13/'14 season, but it came at a cost of an injury.
Once I passed certain milestones (no pun intended), my determination simply wasn't there anymore. I was mentally and physically tired, the former being the harder one to overcome.
Instead of feeling bad, sorry for myself, or 'just-not-there-anymore', I realized – it is perfectly fine to have ups and downs!
It is perfectly normal, natural and acceptable to vary in your workout habits.
Yes, it would be fabulous if I was marathon ready any given day, now wouldn't it? But how many people are, really? Not even Ryan Hall to his satisfaction.
Loosen those obsessions and goals and go work out already! Anything, literally anything is better than nothing (unless it's your rest day). So get creative – that means try new things, meeting new people, and moving your body any chance you get!
You haven't experienced Down dog till you try it on the water…[/caption]
Here are a few examples of workouts I am using to expand my creativity and comfort zone:
- I just discovered paddle boarding, and I am as hooked as it gets! I'm (obviously) aiming towards teaching SUP yoga. I understand this applies to Floridians and Californians mainly (and Costa Ricans, and Bahamians, etc..), but it's a perfect example of something fun, outdoorsy, different.
- Being a triathlete is so much more awesome than just a runner, cause low and behold – you have THREE. not One. THREE sports to choose from! Swimming is so low impact and fun (and cheapest compared to other two if you have easy pool or ocean access), and cycling is just as invigorating and competitive as running. You can do at least two of three outside, on your own, and let's just say in most weather conditions.
- Yoga is an awesome cross-training activity. Contrary to popular belief, you can become crazy fit from just doing yoga, the intense kind that is. And there are tons of styles to choose from. The main benefit is flexibility, which will improve any athletic activity, without a doubt.
- Strength training of all kinds. It's important. There is no Runner's World Magazine issue that doesn't mention it at least three times. It is the optimal way to get that tight tush and (visible) abs. We live in the future and you don't even need a gym membership for this one. From purchasing a couple of weights to using your condominium gym (seriously, lot's of homes have these now a days!), you can get your sessions in any time.
- Workout DVDs. I am NOT kidding, I love them! When I first got gym-hooked, I went to spend a summer in Europe knowing I won't join one there, and I took P90X with me. Boy, do I love Tony! And Shaun T – Insanity works even better on the fly because it's a bit shorter and doesn't require weights. Another great option is online videos – I love Popsugar Fitness. Combine a few 10min workouts and you are set!
Motivation is a very personal feeling, and it can arise from various situations and for various reasons. And just like our other two factors, It Fluctuates. But there are ways to spark it and maintain it!
Maybe you got called _ (insert an attribute you do not like) and you signed up for a gym membership instantly. Unfortunate, but it happens. You can make the best of it (and unfriend that person immediately).
Maybe a high-school reunion is coming up! Or a wedding, or an I-know-my-ex-will-be-there event. It may had been a health scare, yours or in the family. Or you are fast approaching a milestone birthday.
On the other hand, you may have watched or read a heartbreaking and inspiring story that got you off your ass and into those yoga pants.
You may have finished your first 5k and the sheer adrenaline, ecstasy and excitement of the moment feels like it will last forever and you will become an olympian by this time next year (hold on to this feeling as long as possible).
Crossing the finish line at my first Sprint Triathlon.[/caption]
Motivation can arise from unfortunate or very fortunate events, emotions, situations… It can be a revenge thing, or a personal promise to yourself. It is up to you to find yours.
Motivation is a tricky, very personal thing.
The greatest motivation is the one that WILL LAST. Therefore, it has to be associated with a plan that is long term.
I am 28 years old (now you know), but I constantly think of how I want to feel and look like when I am 38, 48, 58… Living in Florida does not help. Slow walking, blind driving, young people cursing inspiration all around me, all day long. I want to be HEALTHY.
I WANT TO FEEL GOOD. Light, energized, emotionally balanced. I want to feel good on the inside (digestion, I'm talking to you) and on the outside – skin, hair, nails.
The motivation that starts and ends with your reflection in the mirror giving you all the feedback, in my opinion, will not last that long. Yes it is awesome to look good. But that's not all!
The ultimate workout motivation is FEELING GREAT during and after you work out!
I see it constantly – people suffering, torturing themselves and hating every minute of their workout. I see people seriously uncomfortable sweating and experiencing their own perspiration. On that note, way too many people dislike their diets and do it as a chore. It will not work!
Everything is a habit. If you were not born loving running (I wasn't!), you will learn how to love it once you have actually done it a few times. Everything takes practice. If you were a couch potato for 25 years, it wont take 5 gym sessions for you to get out of your comfort zone.
We are all to used to a quick fix. Pop a pill, have someone else do it, procrastinate… But there is no instant lasting motivation out there.
Connect with your body, listen to it and respond, and you will find your WORKOUT LIFESTYLE that will last.
That means, find a workout that is
- challenging you – I am sorry, but I do not find walking a workout for 99% of the population.
- that is changing you – mentally, physically and emotionally. I have cried at the end of a marathon. It's a profound experience.
- that is fun, exciting, and can be modified or explored. Yoga – in a studio (there are tons and tons of styles and types), on the beach, on a paddle board, in a almost-sauna… the possibilities are endless.
- that is making you feel great!
- that is reconstructing, but not BREAKING your body. Yes, there is such a thing as too much of a good thing. Know your limits, pace yourself properly, be PATIENT (there it is again).
Once you've found various creative workout outlets, and your motivation and reasoning behind your workouts, it is time to organize yourself properly so both your creativity and motivation will LAST!
Writing a workout schedule or following an existing one has Never, Ever worked for me. But I believe it is an amazing idea! It is specially important if you are following a training plan for a race.
I do have a few group fitness events I participate in on most weeks, and they keep me in some kind of order. START WITH ONE DAY A WEEK! It's more than enough.
I participate in a run club on Tuesday nights, and a triathlon training meet-up on Sundays. That's it! When those days come, I hate and dread and drag out of bed, but I make it, and pat myself on the back after it's done.
- Meet-ups (as in meetup.com). I know it sounds like a perfect dating site, and sure you can use it for that, but meetup is my reservoir of fitness groups! I found triathlon training through it and would have never completed a tri without it. I also host Yoga Breeze, my own yoga by donation meetup on the beach (Check us out if in Florida!!!). From Run clubs to bootcamps, you can find it all and you will surely gain great workout (and non-workout) buddies out of it since most peeps that use it are SUPER FRIENDLY!
- Run clubs – check out your local awesome specialty running store for those, and they will either have one or know where to find one! I would know, I used to work at one (and sub for our run couch when needed).
- Group rides – specialty bike stores hold those! The guys and gals working at those places are usually cyclists/triathletes and they will not only train with you but also give you valuable tips.
- Grab a friend and start your own training run date. I for one wish I had more buddies to do this with, that live close by and are on the same schedule. The day I meet a girl runner who can be my run BFF I will be in ecstasy! But till then, I can at least dream….
Ragnarians are best friends, even if it's just for a night or two![/caption]
Do not be intimidated to train with other people! There is a great, HUGE advantage to it. Yes, specially if the group is competitive – they will make you run faster. I always run at least 1min/mile faster with a group than on my own. It is a fact. They will push you to go further. They will sign up for races and brag about it, giving you the running envy. You will become crazier around them. All in all, it's for the best.
Now it's time to go out, explore and report what your experience has been! Do you have any tips to share? How did you start working out or got our of a rut? What is your workout lifestyle?


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Choosing a pen is one thing, but choosing a notebook for your EDC kit is another thing entirely. There are a lot of factors that come into play:
- Size: Does it need to be pocketable or will you carry it in a bag, case or cover?
- Paper: Does it need to be fountain pen friendly or will you use a ballpoint or gel pen?
- Rule: Ruled or plain? Dots or grids?
- Durability: Does it need to hold up to rain? Dirt? Moisture?
There is no one notebook to rule them all, but the team over at Nock Co. has come pretty darn close to creating one with their latest batch of dot-dash notebooks. Their first batch of fun, bright yellow notebooks stood out due to their dot-dash pattern (as seen in their Dot-Dash Notecards, which I reviewed here) and unique reporter-style top-flap binding. I loved those notebooks because they fit the soon-to-be-released Fodderstack XL case from Nock Co. and showed that Brad and Jeff were committed to that case size and to providing a complete EDC solution to their customers. But, the paper did leave a bit to be desired as it had a tendency to feather and also suffered from a bit of bleed through and ghosting.
We talked and Nock Co. listened. They have addressed these concerns with their latest batch of notebooks while keeping them made in the USA, which is important to them and important to me as well. Kudos to them for sticking close to their values.
So, how do the new notebooks perform? I have tested them with both a fountain pen with 0.4mm Cursive Italic and a 0.5mm Signo 207 Rollerball Gel Refill. Both performed very well. There was no feathering from either. The fountain pen did show a slight amount of ghosting, but absolutely no bleed. The gel showed no bleed and had even less ghosting than the fountain pen. I do write with a bit of a heavy hand and the slight amount of ghosting I experienced with the 207 may be a result of my heavy hand and not a fault of the paper. I did a test using an Energel 0.5mm Blue Gel Refill as well and used less pressure with no ghosting at all.
All three pens dried quickly (a little more than 2 seconds at the most from my limited testing). This is surprising given the lack of feathering. Most papers with quick dry times suffer from significant feathering as the paper soaks up the ink causing it to spread. I was also surprised to see that there was no bleed through, even where the fountain pen put down the most ink. I will say that the back side of the paper is unusable when using a fountain pen (especially one with a broader nib like the one I used) but given the reporter-style top flap design, I probably wouldn't be using the back of the page anyway. And, while I pushed the limits of this paper with a rather broad pen, most people won't be carrying a custom-ground cursive italic as an EDC pen anyway so this should be considered a worst-case scenario.
The paper they chose isn't as smooth as those offered by Rhodia and Tomoe River, but for an EDC notebook, I actually welcome the bit of texture. My writing can get a little squirrely on super smooth papers when I'm jotting notes and what not so the tooth in the Nock Co. paper gives me a little more control over my writing. Definitely a good thing. I imagine the texture of the paper also has a bit to do with the absorbency, resulting in those quicker dry times.
The paper still isn't perfect for every possible pen and ink combination, there likely isn't a paper that is, but this is close. Closer than the first notebooks, by far.
Nock Co. has done a fabulous job with these notebooks. They stuck to their guns with a product that is made in the USA and they were able to maintain a balance between a high quality paper that provides a tactile, quick-drying writing experience with a variety of pens and inks. Kudos to them on an excellent revision. Not only does this highlight what a great company Nock Co. is, but it shows their commitment to the customer and their readiness to address problems and concerns that arise in their products. For these reasons, I continue to purchase and use their products.
Disclaimer: I received these notebooks free of charge from Nock Co. so that I could give them a first look, but I will certainly purchase additional notebooks when these are full and I can easily recommend them to anyone searching for a great everyday notebook that departs from the average side-staple offerings from other brands.
Thanks for reading,


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Public service to be held for hero paramedic
THE life, service and spirit of a Mackay-based paramedic, who died in the line of duty last month, will be remembered by his family and the communities he served.
QAS Chief Superintendent James Cunington worked with Craig McCulloch said. He said Mr McCulloch had touched the lives of many people during his 10 years with the service.
"Craig has a lot of friends within the service so the (funeral) was a very difficult day for all of us in the ambulance service," Mr Cunington said.
"Obviously Craig was a young father of three children - so it (was) a terrible day for his family and they are suffering a lot of pain and a lot of emotions," he said.
"It (was) a very difficult day."
On behalf of the Queensland Ambulance Service, Mr Cunington is inviting members of the wider community to attend a public service to celebrate the life of Mr McCulloch.
"When you lose a paramedic, the community also mourns," he said.
"It is about bringing the community together, bringing paramedics together to remember a great paramedic."
Days after his death, tributes for Mr McCulloch were shared by those who knew him.
The same message was shared in each - Mr McCulloch loved his job and even more, he loved his family.
"He was very passionate about his job and very passionate about helping people," Mr Cunington said.
Mr McCulloch began working in the Mackay region, offering relief to rural stations, in August last year. Prior to this, he had worked as a paramedic in the UK, Gold Coast, Townsville and as a mine paramedic in the Queensland Mines Rescue Service.
Mr McCulloch is remembered as a "young, happy, cheerful, outgoing person" who "touched so many hearts".
Queensland Ambulance Service invites the community to attend the Memorial Service for QAS Officer Craig McCulloch.
When: Thursday, February 14 at 10:30am (guests are requested to be seated by 10.25am)
Where: St Joseph's Catholic Church, 21-23 Grendon Street, North Mackay


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The Next Best Thing
I suppose I could say that I see life in timelines. I suppose we all do. When we recount a story to our friends, we contextualize it: "Before I saw you in front of the shop," or "Remember when I told you about that night I lost my keys? Yeah, just after that." I like strange things like this, how we use such moments as this as pinpoints and important details to further define other moments (and subsequently our lives), and yet we can talk about them in such vague ways. This and that, that and this.
We ourselves work in strange ways.
Looking back on the grand scheme of my life thus far, I have never really been too lost, too unaware of my next direction. That is, of course, speaking from the beautiful position of clear hindsight. I remember when everything that went wrong felt like the end of the world when I was a much more naïve, much more tunnel-visioned teenager. And again, if I look back, it makes sense, because those things were some of the worst things that happened in my life up until that point. From a pessimistic stance, the absolute worst thing in my life up until my most recent point could still happen… but I like to think instead that in fact, my best thing, my truly, most absolute best thing, is still out there waiting to happen. And when that happens, the next one is waiting, too. That doesn't mean to say that my best isn't happening right now, but that's the best right now. There are more bests to come.
Maybe that's why our defining moments in our effort to contextualize another turn out vague: because what we once thought were the best and the worst turn out to be only the second- or third, maybe even fourth- (it could go on forever) best and worst.
I'm trying to keep that in mind, that the next best is coming—not that I am unsatisfied or unhappy with my current attitude, but this reality (and I fully believe it is a reality) should leave no excuses, should spur me on, should push me, sometimes shove me, into new chances and experiences and jumps. There is always the possibility of the worst happening, but then the next second later, the possibility of the next best thing happening is alive and well. And it always will be, as time goes on, as I go on, as you go on. There is an infinite number of good, better, and best things to have happen, and that is beautiful.
If you're at a certain point in your life where uncertainty is making its dance around you, think of this: the unknown, true, is unknown, but if you think of it this way, you do, actually, know what's out there. There's the bad, the worse, and the worst, but more importantly, there's the good, the better, and the best. While there may be bad things, there are always good things waiting to happen. Every single second of every single minute of every state and phase of your life, the next best thing is waiting to happen.
Just believe that it's veiled and unknown to you because it's going to become a defining moment for you, and we are good at remembering those moments in sly, secretive, vague ways, because when you know something, there's no need to be specific, to spotlight it with exposure.
You know the best time of your life? Yeah, it's still coming. And even after that.


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Broad Daylight is a great "feel Good" album, full of the highs and lows of life, and Head Cheerleader brings a true and harmonic tone to life in each track. Each song is, in itself is a masterpiece of self-evaluation, connecting to the listener on inner levels.
- Joseph Timmons
A&R Factory
Oftentimes, in today's fast paced world, we tend to think that the groovier and catchier a song is, the better, but in this case Head Cheerleader's "Murderers" shows us something which makes that thought process very questionable. This song, which features a very slow tempo, a set of concise yet deep lyrics and a particularly melancholic melody brings out the beauty in both artistic and emotional rawness which only a well thought out song like this could portray. While expressing a certain amount of sensitivity through the music and the words this song is also very thought provoking yet soothing at the same time, with its gentle tempo and instrumental arrangement.
The music backdrop itself is highlighted by a very warm organ tone which brings out further the meaning of the lyrics and allows the narrative to unfold, yet past the midpoint of the song the lyrics are left to sink in through a repeated melody which allows the listener to just feel the sensations created by the music and just reflect on the lyrics. The vocal tone itself is also a strong characteristic, giving the music that authentic country and folk sound which colours the narrative so well. With their song "murderers," Head Cheerleader have truly created a space where one can just stop, and enjoy the beauty and rawness in their music.
- Sarah Marie Bugeja


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Céline Dion has given birth to healthy fraternal twin boys at a Florida hospital, although both babies are undersized and will have to spend the next several days in an incubator, says Celine's rep.
One of the boys weighed in at 5 lbs., 4 oz., while the other was 5 lbs., 10 oz.
"Celine, René and their son René-Charles are thrilled," says her rep.
"Celine is resting now and they plan to discuss what to name the boys when she wakes up. René-Charles has been to the hospital to visit his brothers and is just so excited they are here."
On the advice of doctors, the singer was admitted to St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Fla on Sunday (Oct. 18).
The hospital said the move is "for observation" and to ensure that Dion is close to her doctors as her due date approaches.
Dion, 42, and her husband/manager René Angelil, 68, also have a son, Rene-Charles, 9 and live on Florida's Jupiter Island, where famous homeowners include Tiger Woods.
Celine, who suffered a miscarriage last year, underwent six in-vitro fertilization attempts before finally getting pregnant with the twins.
Dion's son Rene-Charles was also conceived through in-vitro fertilization.
In 2000 at the peak of her career, Celine, a five-time Grammy winner, took a two-year hiatus after discovering Rene had throat cancer."
It was a must," Dion said in 2002 after resuming her career.
"I had to take those two years. I was with my husband who needed me the most at this period of his life."
Angelil has since recovered and is doing well.
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None of us can resist these small juicy fruits with their sweet and sour taste. It simply a lustrous moment when were munching berries. There are many variations of berries of which we can choose from. Each of this berries have their own asset that may be a great help for a woman striving for a healthier self. In botanical language, a berry is simply a fruit having seeds and pulp produced from a single ovary; the ovary can be inferior or superior. A Grape for an example is a berry for it was a fruit having seeds and pulp produced from one ovary. In everyday encounters, berries are small edible clump of fruit which is juicy, brightly-colored, and sweet or sour in taste. Many berries found around the world are edible like tomatoes, blueberries, strawberries and more but others are poisonous like the Atropa Belladonna and the fruits of potatoes.
There are so many berries, and each of it was very essential in maintaining a healthy and active body. Aside from the usual Vitamin C content of berries, they also have more to give us, and it will be included in this article.
Strawberries. This berry has more vitamin C than Oranges; Vitamin C is essential to maintain healthy bone and skin. Strawberries are rich in dietary fibers which promote regular digestive functions, lower the blood pressure. It also has the antioxidant Anthocyanin, which when consumed, increases the boy uric acid level that serves as a natural antioxidant in the body. Strawberries have a lot of phenols as well, which is effective against many inflammatory disorders like asthma and osteoarthritis. It is also known that antioxidants found in strawberries are effective to battle against cancer and heart diseases.
Blueberries. These berries are popular because of their high antioxidant content but at the same time delicious sweet and sour taste. Antioxidants in blueberries help prevent the effects of aging in our body, lessening the chances of acquiring cancer and heart diseases. Blueberries have a high Vitamin A content which is helpful in maintaining clear eyesight. It also promotes brain health as it reverses short-term memory loss and prevents the contact to Alzheimer's disease.
Grapes. Known to us as the wine fruit, grapes have a lot to give us when it come so our health. Depending on the color of the grape that you eat, each has their own set of vitamins and minerals which is unique from other classes of grapes, but, you still get a choke of the essential vitamins regardless of what color of grape you eat. Each has a stock of Vitamin C, Vitamin B, Vitamin B6 and Folate. It is also rich in minerals like Zinc and Potassium which increases immunity and reduces risks of hypertension.
Cranberries. These berries are rich in natural probiotics which support the growth of good bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract that aids in digestion of foods.
Berries are good for the health so it is important to include these little giants of nutrition in our diet to further introduce our body in a healthy and active lifestyle. Each of this berries are gift from the Lord, it is therefore depending on us if we will use it full capacity to unleash the beauty inside us.