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Battle of Sishui Pass
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The Battle of Sishui Pass is a fictional battle described in the 14th-century historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms. The battle was fought between the forces of Dong Zhuo and a coalition of regional warlords and officials (known as the Guandong Coalition) as part of the Campaign against Dong Zhuo in 190 during the prelude to the Three Kingdoms period.
In 190, Dong Zhuo entered Luoyang, the capital of the Eastern Han dynasty, and took control of the imperial court. Dong Zhuo monopolised state power and governed with cruelty and brutality. Later that year, several warlords and regional officials formed a new coalition against Dong Zhuo, with Yuan Shao as their leader. Yuan Shao ordered his cousin Yuan Shu to manage the supplies for the coalition, and appointed Sun Jian as the vanguard to take Sishui Pass, one of the mountain passes leading to Luoyang.
Dong Zhuo was deeply alarmed by this news, but his foster son Lü Bu reassured him and said that he would personally go to battle and slay the enemies. Hearing that, Hua Xiong, one of Dong Zhuo's generals, stepped out and volunteered to go and fight the coalition forces. Dong Zhuo was pleased and he appointed Hua Xiong as a Colonel of Resolute Cavalry (驍騎校尉) and sent him with 50,000 troops to guard Sishui Pass, with Li Su, Hu Zhen, and Zhao Cen serving as his deputies.
The battle[edit]
First blood[edit]
Bao Xin, one of the coalition leaders, wanting to get merit before Sun Jian did, secretly sent his brother Bao Zhong with 3,000 men through a shortcut towards Sishui Pass. Hua Xiong charged out of the pass and slew Bao Zhong. He then sent Bao Zhong's head back to Dong Zhuo as a token of his victory, and Dong promoted him.
Sun Jian arrived at the pass with his generals Cheng Pu, Huang Gai, Han Dang and Zu Mao (祖茂). Hu Zhen led 5,000 men to engage Sun Jian, but Cheng Pu stabbed him in the throat with his spear soon after they clashed. Sun Jian then continued to the pass, where he was repelled by the archers. He retreated to Liangdong (梁東) and reported his victory to Yuan Shao, while pressing Yuan Shu for provisions.
Sun Jian defeated[edit]
Yuan Shu refused to send the supplies because he did not want Sun Jian to gain the top credit. Chaos broke out in Sun Jian's army due to the lack of supplies, and spies in his camp reported the situation to Hua Xiong. Li Su suggested to Hua Xiong to seize the opportunity to attack Sun Jian.
At midnight, Hua Xiong led an army to attack the front of Sun Jian's camp, so Sun came out and fought with him. A separate force led by Li Su sneaked into Sun Jian's camp from the rear and set fire. By then, Sun Jian had been surrounded, and he attempted to break out of the encirclement together with Zu Mao. Seeing that Sun Jian's red scarf could easily identify him, Zu Mao suggested to his lord to give him the scarf, which Sun did. Sun Jian then escaped while Zu Mao used the scarf as a bait to lure Hua Xiong into a trap. Zu Mao attempted to catch Hua Xiong off guard but failed and was killed by Hua.
Cheng Pu, Huang Gai, Han Dang eventually regrouped with Sun Jian, who mourned the death of Zu Mao and reported his defeat to Yuan Shao.
Guan Yu slays Hua Xiong[edit]
The following day, Hua Xiong rode towards the coalition camp and taunted them to fight him one-to-one. Yu She, a general under Yuan Shu, answered Hua Xiong's challenge but was killed in a few rounds. Pan Feng, a general under Han Fu took up the challenge but lost his life as well.
Guan Yu, who was only a mounted archer under Liu Bei (who joined the coalition under Gongsun Zan's banner) then, volunteered to fight Hua Xiong but was ridiculed by Yuan Shu because of his low rank. However, Cao Cao suggested that they allow Guan Yu to go since the latter was brave enough to volunteer anyway. Guan Yu promised to take Hua Xiong's head and if he failed he would face execution. Cao Cao offered Guan Yu a cup of warm wine to encourage him but the latter declined, claiming that he would return very soon. Within moments, Guan Yu returned with Hua Xiong's head and he proceeded to gulp down the wine, which was still warm. This episode is known as "Slaying Hua Xiong while the wine is warm" (温酒斩华雄).
The coalition forces took advantage of the situation to seize Sishui Pass and advance towards Hulao Pass, the next mountain pass on the way to Luoyang.
There is no mention of this battle in historical records such as the Book of the Later Han (Houhanshu) and Records of the Three Kingdoms (Sanguozhi). In fact, Sishui Pass and Hulao Pass refer to the same mountain pass near Xingyang, except that there were two different names.[citation needed]
However, Sun Jian's biography in the Sanguozhi did mention a similar incident about Sun's scarf, but it did not involve Hua Xiong. It stated that when Sun Jian garrisoned at Liangdong (梁東), he came under heavy attack by Dong Zhuo (led by Xu Rong)[1] and he brought tens of horsemen with him to break out of the encirclement. He was wearing a red scarf then, so he took it off and passed it to Zu Mao (祖茂). Dong Zhuo's men recognised the scarf and pursued Zu Mao, while Sun Jian took another path and escaped. Zu Mao became tired so he dismounted, tied the scarf to a half-burnt pillar, and hid in the bushes nearby. Dong Zhuo's men approached the pillar, surrounded it, and left when they saw that it was just a pillar.[2] Zu Mao was not killed in that skirmish at Liangdong, but what happened to him after that incident was not recorded in history. Hu Zhen was not killed in that battle, and he served under Li Jue and Guo Si's government after Dong Zhuo's death.[3]
Sun Jian's biography also stated that Sun Jian defeated Dong Zhuo's army at Yangren (陽人; believed to be near present-day Wenquan, Ruzhou, Henan) and beheaded its commander Hua Xiong.[4][5]
Cultural references[edit]
In Chinese literature, this battle is known as the first battle which brought Guan Yu to fame.
This scene is depicted in Beijing opera as a play called "Killing Hua Xiong" (simplified Chinese: 斩华雄; traditional Chinese: 斬華雄; pinyin: Zhǎn Huà Xíong). The same scene is played in other forms of Chinese opera as well.
This event is also depicted in video games such as Koei's Sangokushi Eiketsuden, Sangokushi Sousouden and Dynasty Warriors, among others.
See also[edit]
- ^ (孫堅移屯梁東,為卓將徐榮所敗,復收散卒進屯陽人。) Zizhi Tongjian vol. 60.
- ^ (堅移屯梁東,大為卓軍所攻,堅與數十騎潰圍而出。堅常著赤罽幘,乃脫幘令親近將祖茂著之。卓騎爭逐茂,故堅從間道得免。茂困迫,下馬,以幘冠塚閒燒柱,因伏草中。卓騎望見,圍繞數重,定近覺是柱,乃去。) Sanguozhi vol. 46.
- ^ (傕﹑汜等以王允﹑呂布殺董卓, ... 王允聞之,乃遣卓故將胡軫﹑徐榮擊之於新豐。榮戰死,軫以觿降。 ...) Houhanshu vol. 72.
- ^ (堅復相收兵,合戰於陽人,大破卓軍,梟其都督華雄等。) Sanguozhi vol. 46.
- ^ (卓遣東郡太守胡軫督步騎五千擊之,以呂布為騎督。軫與布不相得,堅出擊,大破之,梟其都督華雄。) Zizhi Tongjian vol. 60.
- Chen, Shou. Records of the Three Kingdoms (Sanguozhi).
- Fan, Ye, et al. Book of the Later Han (Houhanshu).
- Luo, Guanzhong. Romance of the Three Kingdoms (Sanguo Yanyi).
- Sima, Guang. Zizhi Tongjian.


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Nevada County wreck UPDATE: Authorities recover victims of fatal fuel tanker wreck
Thursday, Feb. 1
UPDATE at 9:06 a.m.:
Placer County authorities said autopsies are scheduled today for the two victims of Wednesday's fatal wreck, though no identification is expected today.
Chief Deputy Coroner David Clark said it's possible dental records could identify one person. The other identification likely will require a DNA analysis.
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UPDATE at 8:45 a.m.:
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UPDATE at 1:21 p.m.:
Kilroy's Towing Service in Grass Valley said one of their trucks was involved in the wreck. The business had no further information.
UPDATE at 1:03 p.m.:
Mary Eldridge, public information officer with Cal Fire, said the fire from the wreck hasn't reached nearby trees and vegetation.
UPDATE at 11:56 p.m.:
CHP states that Highway 20 is closed from Uren Street in Nevada City to Interstate 80. There's no estimate when the road might reopen.
UPDATE at 11:35 p.m.:
CHP Officer Chris Nave said authorities can't yet reach the wreck scene because of the flames, which reach 40- to 50-feet high. The status of the occupants is unknown.
"We're waiting for the scene to be safe before we can approach," he said.
UPDATE at 11:06 a.m.:
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What is CIDP?
Butler described CIDP as a disorder of the peripheral nerves that's caused by damage to myelin, the protective covering around a nerve. It often starts with some tingling or numbness in the toes and fingers, progressing to weakness and impaired function in the legs and arms. According to the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), CIDP affects men twice as often as women, and while it can start at any age, the average onset is 50.
How common is CIDP?
The GBS|CIDP Foundation International estimates the number of new CIDP cases per year is about 1-to-2 per 100,000 people. Bullinger explains that the disease is difficult to identify and may be present for years prior to a proper diagnosis, so the incidence may be higher. NORD estimates the prevalence of CIDP to be around 5 to 7 cases per 100,000 individuals which could translate into only about 450,000 people worldwide. To put that in perspective, about 370 million people are estimated to have diabetes – that's over 800 times the suspected number of CIDP patients.
How do you diagnose CIDP?
Diagnosis can be tricky because early symptoms can seem so benign that they may be missed or misdiagnosed. In addition, symptoms of CIDP are similar to those of other conditions, and there are a variety of types, and patterns.
According to Butler, "while symptoms like numbness, tingling, weakness and loss of reflexes may aid diagnosis, there are medical tests that can help lead to a proper diagnosis."
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Believe it or not, having branded blog post feature images is great strategy for driving traffic to your website. How, you may ask? By sharing your beautifully designed blog post images on Pinterest. To stand out on Pinterest your blog post images need to be well designed and consistent.
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Before we get into this post I want to give a quick shout out to Titilayo whose question in one of the Facebook groups we are in together, inspired me to write this post. Thanks for the idea Titilayo!
To create a branded blog post image you are going to be using a couple of things:
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You'll need to have your brand board with you, at least at first until you know it by heart, so that you know which colours, fonts and image style to use. If you don't have one of these I highly recommend that you checkout out my post on how to create your own brand board because one of the key things to standing out on Pinterest is consistency. When your blog post images consistently use the same colour palettes, fonts, layout and style people will start to remember and identify you. This helps to build up trust with your audience making them more likely to click through to your site.
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PSX 2017: Super Daryl Deluxe Preview
I won't lie: Super Daryl Deluxe was probably the strangest game I tried out at this year's PlayStation Experience. The game, developed by the two-man team of Dan & Gary Games, is an oddball adventure about Daryl, a slack-jawed high schooler who finds himself at the center of an interdimensional conspiracy involving self-help gurus, an underground textbook market, and friendship-starved computers. Its oddball sense of humor is a product of the developers, both of whom have been friends for years. Although Dan Plate and Gary Porter are designing a video game for mass consumption, they described the project best as "two friends in school who looked at each other and said, 'Hey! Let's make a video game! That'd be cool!"
Designed as an "RPGvania," Super Daryl Deluxe emphasizes exploration and customizing the main character's abilities. Because of Water Falls High School's temporal troubles, and a mysterious new principle that no one has seen, Daryl battles his way through worlds designed around different school subjects such as computer science, biology, music, and history. These classes are controlled by honor students who may or may not be connected to the troubles plaguing WFHS, its unseen administrator, and an incident that occurred 40 years prior. The real narrative hook to all this is the nature of the main character. He's not what you'd call a hero. He's not popular and he's certainly not cool or good looking (well, your mileage may vary). Daryl is a dim-witted, gangly teenager with no outward personality and any of his accomplishments are attributed to blind, dumb luck. The developers on hand were quick (and frequent) to ridicule the game's star and mentioned that a lot of the humor is at his expense (and I found it all to be genuinely funny).
And yet, he is the only one who can save his high school. After acquiring a self-help guide, the player has access to over 45 individual powers that can be assigned to each of the Dualshock's face buttons. Much like the game itself, these powers are pretty silly, from spiked bats and swift swords to teleportation and surfboards (to ride the waves, of course). As Daryl fights his way through the game, he will level up alongside his abilities which makes them more powerful and ridiculous over time. The best example is the surfboard attack. For this move, Daryl gets on a surfboard and rides a wave across the screen that damages enemies in its path. At its highest upgrade level, the surfboard is replaced with a terrifying looking shark that does additional damage. There's a strong emphasis on customization as these powers can be swapped out by visiting a locker and purchased from shady looking teens.
The demo I played at PSX was broken up into four sections: a prologue, two classrooms, and a boss battle. I went to the computer science stage where I found myself running errands for a sentient computer that desperately needed a friend. Almost immediately, Super Daryl Deluxe stands out for its striking visual style. The levels and the enemies within are drawn by hand and peppered with some interesting uses of mixed media. I was tickled to discover that the face on the main computer for the level is the soundtrack composer whose photo was stretched out in Photoshop to make it look like an unnerving human version of TRON's Master Control Program. Fulfilling his quest meant moving from room to room, battling enemies that fit the theme of the level, such as Microchips (that were Spongebob-like in appearance), Viruses with claw arms that would steal your items, and skull-faced computer cards. There was no shortage of enemies to fight, and I almost felt overwhelmed by their number. However, that meant there are plenty of opportunities to make use of Daryl's superpowers.
Super Daryl Deluxe is a weird game but it's the kind of weird I can get behind. What really impressed with about this project, however, was the enthusiasm of its creators. I tried the demo mid-afternoon on the last day of the show and while I'm sure they were nearly exhausted from talking and sharing the game for an entire weekend, their enthusiasm felt unwavering. Dan and Gary built the game with a foundation of their experiences, friendships, and encounters during their school days and often pointed out that many of the gags were in-jokes and self-referential humor. Super Daryl Deluxe may be strange and likely to not meet everyone's tastes but playing it made me feel like I was the new kid being welcomed by two of the funniest students in the classroom.
Super Daryl Deluxe is on track for release in Spring 2018 for the PlayStation 4.
Librarian by day, Darkstation review editor by night. I've been playing video games since the days of the Commodore 64 and I have no interest in stopping now that I've made it this far.


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Rheumatoid arthritis of the wrist joint
Bilateral wrist pain and swelling.
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Frontal radiograph of the hands shows severe osteopenia with soft tissue swelling around the wrists, erosion of the distal radius and ulna, severe narrowing of the readiocarpal joint with carpal ankylosis and destruction of the intercarpal articulations.
Frontal radiograph of the chest shows subtle erosion of the distal ends of the clavicles.
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Marked radiocarpal, ulnocarpal and distal radioulnar joints' synovial thickening and proliferation with heterogeneous enhancement as well as mild joint effusion is noted associated with destruction and erosion of the distal radius, ulna and their styloid processes.
Fusion and erosion of the carpal bones as well as ankylosis and destruction of the intercarpal joints is noted with heterogenous enhancement.
Tenosynovitis of the opponents abductor pollicis and extensor carpi radialis tendons.
A 4.0 x 2.5 x 3.0 cm. cystic lesion is seen related to the dorso radial aspect of the wrist joints, the cystic lesion shows heterogeneously hypointense T1 and hyperintense T2, PDFS and GRE signal with multiple T2 hypointense internal structures (rice bodies).
Intact carpal tunnel.
Intact rest of the flexor and extensor tendons with no definite tendon tear.
Case Discussion
Severe rheumatoid arthritis of the wrist joint with significant synovial thickening, erosion of the distal radius and ulna and their styloid processes as well as fusion and erosion of the carpal bones with tenosynovitis and bursitis or ganglion cyst.
- Zhang HB, Liu M, Wang L et-al. Magnetic resonance imaging evaluation of early rheumatoid arthritis of hand and wrist. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi. 2014;93 (45): 3598-601. Pubmed citation
- Vogel M, Kötter I, Henes J et-al. MR Imaging Findings in Rheumatoid Arthritis - MRT of the hand in rheumatoid arthritis. Rofo. 2012;184 (07): 593-6. doi:10.1055/s-0032-1318787 - Pubmed citation


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Continuation of IP Multimedia Subsystems as a way to thwart Net Neutrality
Folks have been linking the 2 conversations - IP Multimedia Subsystems (IMS) and Net Neutrality for a few months now....
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IMS: Designing the Non-Neutral Smart Network
Courtesy of David Isenberg, author of "Rise of the Stupid Network," I stumbled upon some interesting comments on IMS (which might be described as "Quest for the Smart Network") by John Waclawsky. Waclawsky is a member of the Mobile Wireless Group at Cisco Systems involved with standards activities, product requirements and architectures.
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My family spends lots of time in the woods behind our house. We know the place where the trail splits and we often find coyote skat (poop). We know where the pioneer white pine forest transitions to a hardwood forest. We know the exact place where we relaxed on our backs in the snow and watched a Bald Eagle fly overhead. We know the little hole that is home to a chipmunk. We know our woods.
Yet, each time we go out there, we learn something new.
Maybe we notice a new fungus growing on a log.
Or the rainbow created by the fading sunlight as it hits the vernal pool.
Ot the dappled sunlight as it falls upon a princess pine.
Recently, my son stopped to point out this tree.
"Mommy. It looks like this tree started to split and then it grew back together again."
"Oh yeah. I've never noticed that before. I wonder why we never noticed it."
"Maybe because that branch was in the way." (He pointed to a branch that used to be in front of the "crack" but fell off. In the photo- on the ground to the left).
"When do you think that branch fell?" I asked.
"A while ago."
"How do you know?"
"There's mushrooms growing on it."
We've passed this tree probably hundreds, certainly many times since the branch fell, but we never noticed this detail. In that moment, I realized we had never touched it, either. As we touched the bark we were surprised to learn how rough it is. From a distance is looks smooth.
My son moved closer and further away examining the bark and then touched it again. "Yeah. It looks so smooth but it's really rough."
No matter how well you think you know a place, there is always more to learn. Close observation reveals the details.
Spend time getting to know where you live. City dwellers, this can be as simple as getting to know the tree growing up through the sidewalk outside your apartment. What shape are it's leaves? Does it bear fruit? What kind? What animals are living on it/around it? (Remember that insects are animals). Does your tree look healthy? Feel it's bark. Maybe even make a bark rubbing. How does your tree change over the seasons? Visit it regularly to find out.
Have you observed nature lately? What did you see? Did you learn something new? I invite you to share.


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For the Reception Project, we were all given a company to work with to create their reception area. This was a fun project! It involved learning about Branding and how to use the Brand as our inspiration for the design of the interior.
My company was a little ol' newspaper in the UK called "The Independent" - but perhaps more specifically, their smaller tabloid issue called the "i". I created an small reception/work area for the team of the "i" that was adjacent to the larger building housing all employees of the 'Independent' newspaper - all hypothetical I must add!
I researched their background and history, and carefully chose materials, finishes and fixtures that rang true to the brand's identity.


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The Assistant Deputy Secretary for Innovation and Improvement announces that, pursuant to legislation passed by Congress, educational institutions receiving Federal funding are required to hold an educational program pertaining to the United States Constitution on September 17 of each year. This notice implements this provision as it applies to educational institutions receiving Federal funding from the Department [of Education].—Federal Register: May 24, 2005
To some, Constitution Day represents yet another intrusion by the federal government into the affairs of the states, in this case, education. The federal Department of Education has only been in existence since 1980, yet by the Tenth Amendment, the federal Constitution leaves this vital function to the various states. The Constitution Day provision is another in an unending list of federal mandates imposed on the states.
While few would argue against "an educational program pertaining to the United States Constitution," is a federal law mandating it really necessary? Even if there are schools that are not teaching anything about the Constitution, is a one-day program really going to make a difference?
The mandate's lack of specificity is what's good and bad at the same time. Leaving the specifics about the "educational program" to the states and local school districts is a good thing, if you accept the mandate's legitimacy in the first place. Yet as with the rest of your local school's curriculum and state graduation standards, the Constitutional curriculum must be monitored and vetted by parents and the community:
- Does it teach that the Constitution to be taken as written and amended by the people, or does the Supreme Court have the power to unilaterally create provisions and invalidate existing provisions (the so-called "living Constitution")?
- Does it teach the importance of our founding principles as stated in the Declaration of Independence?
- Does it really teach the Constitution, or attempt to redefine it?
- Library of Congress, Documents from the Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention
- National Archives: Constitution Day teacher resources
- National Constitution Center: Constitution Day
- Hillsdale College: Introduction to the Constitution
- Heritage Foundation: Constitution Day Forum
- Scholar's Notebook: "(Undermining the) Constitution Day"


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When will someone shut this man down. I warned you all last year of a new artist 'David Jordan' and his unusual blend of pop music. Like his presence on stage wasn't scary enough, his new video is beyond frighetening. I don't know which is more scary - his falsetto or Micheal Jackson tribute crotch-grabbing antics.
The A&R executive behind this artist needs to be kidnapped. It's never going to happen, even the british music-buying public is not going to fall for this one.
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Michelle's new film, Cooktales (working title), started filming in Bangkok, Thailand in the middle of April.
Set in Singapore, the story is written and directed by South Korea's writer-director Gina Kim (Never Forever). The project was first announced at AFM in November 2010. The production was planned to begin last summer in Singapore and China before Michelle's busy promotional tour on her latest film The Lady. It got postponed to this year because the director fell sick before the scheduled shooting.
In recent interviews Michelle said the film is a family drama and about cooking. Personal differences break apart a family of three generations and cooking brings them back together. Singaporean actor Chin Han (The Dark Knight) and Chinese Canadian singer-songwriter-dancer Henry Lau will play father and son. Other cast members include Hong Kong actor Chang Tseng (2012), Australian actor Aden Young (Mao's Last Dancer), Japanese model and actress Lika Minamoto, Korean American actor and comedian Bobby Lee (MADtv), and Broadway actress Lori Tan Chinn. Some of the main and supporting actors were in Bangkok in March, learning cooking in preparation for the shooting.
Michelle's character in the film is described as an "executive producer on a prestigious television cooking show" and "culinary grand master". More relationships will be revealed as we learn more about the story. The film is being shot in English.
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OMG! Henry is acting with Datuk Seri Michelle Yeoh!!! For those who don't really know who is she, she is an actress from Malaysia. She acted in many international films like 'The Lady', 'Tomorrow Never Dies', ' Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' etc. 🙂


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How to Do A Perfect Plank
As a fitness instructor, my main job is to teach you to safely perform exercises. The plank is one of my favorite bodyweight moves, and I want to see everyone execute this pilates workout staple perfectly.
Did you know that this move is more effective then crunches at training you abs and core?
The main function of your abs are to keep your spine leg and supported, without them we would not be able to stand up! When we go horizontal to a plank it forces gravity differently. It challenge the muscles in your midsection to engage harder so your spine doesn't drop.
5 Key Benefits of Planks:
Be sure watch the 1 minute video to learn the best form for your workouts!
Planks are compound movements. Compound movements are multi joint action and work more muscles, which in turn work your body more then isolation exercises. This can help to speed up your metabolism by recruiting more muscles and burning more calories.
1. Planks help your posture.
With your hands on the mat, you activate not only core muscles, but also upper body. This in turn helps to strengthen the shoulders and rotator cuff muscles as well as lower back. These muscle groups are all active when we sit or stand tall. Additionally we work in neutral spine when we plank which helps to build our body awaeeness- useful for posture and our pilates workouts!
2. Planks are easier on your back than crunches.
Simply because the action of flexing the spine or crunching can irritate the bones or vertebra of the spine. If you are looking to create length in your torso planks are superior as they train yourmidsection to create space for those bones. Since planks strengthen your core, they can also help to reduce back pain.
If you have any injury please use caution before starting a plank or any exercise plan.
3. Planks can help flexibility
In the plank position the back of your thighs or hamstrings have an opportunity to stretch. This position can also help to lengthen calf muscles which are in the back of your shins. this can help to alleviate the effects of sitting too much, which softens those muscles
4. You can also try planks as a warm up before your workouts.
They are such a great way to fire up your core and prepare you for deeper and tougher workouts ahead!
5. Planks tone your whole body
To execute a perfect plank, you target all of the muscles in your trunk, like abs, as well as your chest and shoulder and scapular muscles. The lower body acts as stabilizers, so you truly fire up so many muscles at once! This is called a compund exercise. moves like this can help you shape up faster as opposed toisolation type exercies.
Heres a quick video to learn the best form!
If you want to know more best fitness tips then be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel. Expect mat based ab, booty and planking and pilates workouts. I'll be sharing nutrition tips and fitness hacks
Full launch is November 1 I will be posting multiple times a week, with fun safe and effective toning workouts! See you there!


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You know what my problem is? Everyone of you reading this probably has a different that pops into your mind. I'm thinking of about 15 right now including my internet running so sluggish that it's driving me crazy and the fact that I went to see the local performance of "Hello Dolly" tonight and the incessant theme song will not stop running in my head. And I thought "Stuck Like Glue" by Sugarland was bad.
My problem is that I had a long list of things I intended to get done today and I accomplished about 5% of that list, maybe less. Well, at least I did accomplish the most important thing on my list - buying toilet paper.
On a daily basis, I accomplish so much less than I ever intend. I think my intentions are completely unrealistic. For example, there was no way that today I was going to be able to sleep until noon (I did roll out of bed at 10:15), run by CVS and pick up some pictures (I did do that but they printed bad and I need to go take it up with the photo manager tomorrow), pick up some things at Wal-Mart, do some work stuff that really needed to be done since I'm going to be behind taking off a day next week (I did do the most important thing, then just decided the rest really could wait until Monday), do two scrapbook projects (one I need to have done by Wednesday if I want it for free from Shutterfly - I haven't gotten beyond logging in), including finding some old photos (I ended up spending 2 hours semi-organizing a huge pile of photos in storage bin), and do 4 book reviews on my blog (those are still sitting on my coffee table).
I did, however, accomplish buying some dishes at Wal-Mart that I didn't really need (but were on sale) and spend more money than I intended of my paycheck that is "available" but technically not deposited into my account until Monday. I will take a picture of my table that will be set for no real purpose once I wash said new dishes. I'll give you one guess as to what color they are.
I did have dinner with Jenny and Ashley, followed by the "Hello Dolly" performance. In all actuality, that's probably what I needed to do most - have fun and not worry with my to-do list. I can't even sit on my couch and enjoy a TV show or read a book without thinking of everything I need to get done. When did I get this uptight?
One thing is for sure. There are only two things on my to-do list tomorrow. Church and a nap. I will get both of those done!
Welcome to the online home of Audra Jennings, a book publicist and crafter. Here I share about both. I hope you'll find books you'll want to read and crafts you will want to order. I live a rather boring, single life. At times I would like to think I am humorous. The kids I teach in Bible class tend to think so. I also blog about current seasons of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. I don't know why, I just do.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
The Queen of Good Intentions?
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Have Attacked India Before, Will Do It Again: Hizbul Chief Syed Salahuddin
Salahuddin, a native of Budgam's Soibagh area, spoke in Urdu with a thick Kashmiri accent, while the photograph of Burhan Wani was displayed over Hizbul's insignia on his side.
New Delhi: The commander-in-Chief of Hizbul Mujahideen, Syed Salahuddin, has in an interview to a Pakistan news channel boasted of having carried out attacks in India and claimed to have the means to carry them out again.
This was Salahuddin's first interview after the US branded him a 'global terrorist' in the run-up to Donald Trump – Narendra Modi meet. Salahuddin, a native of Budgam's Soibagh area, spoke in Urdu with a thick Kashmiri accent, while the photograph of Burhan Wani was displayed over Hizbul's insignia on his side.
Salahuddin not only claimed to have supporters throughout the country – who at his behest have carried out attacks in the past – he also claimed that no one who supported security forces was beyond Hizbul's cross-hairs, this included the Abdullah and the Mufti families. He even hinted at targeting Israel, over its growing ties with India.
"Khud India ke andar hamare bohot saare supporters hain, jo hamse hamdardi karte hain. Humne chand kaarvaiyan karke dikhai hain. Lekin 9/11 ke baad international scenario badal gaya. Humne chaha ki hamari kaarvahi Kashmir ke baahar rahe... kyunki India ko mauka milega Kashmir ki tehreek par terrorism ka label chaspaan karne ki. (Even in India we have a lot of supporters who sympathise with us. We have carried out a few operations earlier. But the scenario changed after 9/11. We wanted to carry out operations outside Kashmir... [but we didn't do so] because it would have given India the opportunity to label the Kashmir movement as a terrorist movement.)," said Salahuddin.
On being asked by the interviewer Salahuddin claimed that Hizbul had the ability and efficiency to hit any target in India at will.
He went a step further and claimed that Hizbul had supporters, sympathisers not just in India but in other countries as well and issued a subtle warning to Israel. "Jis tarah Israel India ko support kar raha hai... Bahri duniya mein hamare bohot supporters hain (The manner in which Israel is supporting India… we to have a lot of supporters in the outside world)."
Salahuddin was then asked why Hizbul hadn't ever targeted the big political families of Kashmir. To this Salahuddin said that whoever works for security forces, by aiding or spying for them, was not beyond the reach of Hizbul Mujahideen.
The Hizbul supremo was also asked about why he had continued to carry out a bloody militant movement in Kashmir for so long, given that it hadn't achieved much. Since Salahuddin had once contested elections in India, he was asked whether continuing to fight poll battles would instead have been a more practical anti-state movement.
"I challenge India to remove their forces from Kashmir for three days and then fight the elections there. Only then will you see how Kashmiris will vote. You will see whether Syed Geelani, Mirwaiz, Shabbir Ahmed Shah, Yaseen Malik or Syed Salahuddin will come out as the leader or someone else entirely. The whole world will know who the genuine leader of Kashmir is."
Salahuddin also said that Pakistan, where he stays, wasn't doing enough to support the cause of Kashmir.
On being asked whether the US branding him a global terrorist had affected his own health or the health of the terrorist outfit, Salahuddin said, "My health and that of my outfit has increased quite a bit since then. You must have yourself seen how flower petals were showered at me after the announcement was made."
Salahuddin was on June 26 branded by the US as a global terrorist. Born Yusuf Shah in Budgam's Soibagh area, Salahuddin was a member of Jamaat-e-Islami who went on to become a commander of Hizbul Mujahideen and then its 'emir'. Hizbul Mujahideen is the biggest militant outfit active in Kashmir right now.
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Bush has known what he's doing all along
I had a major epiphany over the weekend that has forced me to reevaluate my stance on our president, George W. Bush, and impels me to take back every nasty thing I've said about him since 1999. All the boneheaded decisions, all the seeming miscalculations, all the defending of indefensible positions – now they all make perfect sense in light of my revelation.
You were right all along, Mr. President, and I hereby apologize for calling you "Duh" all these years, lately changing my characterization to the "Duhcider," for the "Bumbling Baron of Brinksmanship" during the run-up to what I now see is the fully justified war on Iraq, for the "all-hat-and-no-cattle cowboy from Crawford who shoots from the hip and drips from the lip" accusation, and most recently for the "sober asshole" crack.
Dating back to August 2001, to the first column I wrote calling for your impeachment, I now see you had it figured out all the way back then. We should have known that no one could be so out of touch as to pull the US out of the Kyoto Protocols. Oh, the slings and arrows you've suffered since, Mr. President. And then the courage it took to unilaterally start a war against a sovereign nation that posed no threat to us, knowing the international outcry it would cause. But to keep it going for the duration of your presidency without getting impeached took pure genius, sir. I salute your bravery, your surety of conviction, and most of all, your cojones. Those and a hundred other decisions that defied all logic have now come into focus.
My wake-up call came compliments of a Tom Friedman column in which he posited that all the green initiatives in the world are inconsequential in the face of the unbridled industrial growth in China, that our pitiful efforts at sustainability, energy conservation and alternative fuels research are but a drop in the bucket of what it would take to reverse global warming.
Suddenly not one but two lights went off simultaneously that made me realize what you've known all along but could not divulge because of the panic that would ensue. First, the issue that no one talks about anymore but has only gotten worse since Paul Ehrlich warned us lo those many years ago in The Population Bomb. Guess what, boys and girls – it's still ticking. Now it all makes sense: There are now too many of us on the planet for it to sustain us. We've already used up too many natural resources and there's no way to recoup what is lost. Second, global warming has already passed the tipping point, that life as we've known it is drawing to a close, that all the blather about reducing our carbon footprint is a couple of decades late to do anything about it.
So, those two factors taken together can only lead to one inescapable conclusion, the conclusion you came to early in your presidency that explains all your beyond cockamamie decisions: There are too many people on earth, and for the species to survive on the shrinking land mass, a few billion folk need to go bye-bye.
Now I get it, sir. This explains you war without end policy. Obviously Iran and Syria must be drawn in, as well as India and Pakistan, since they both have nukes. This little skirmish in Iraq is but the prelude, but since we don't want to appear to be the bad guy, we let one of them drop the big one, so that we can respond with the bigger one, or two, or however many it takes to annihilate a few mil.
No wonder you've never even mentioned diplomacy. How silly would that be?
But that's only one facet of your gem. Just think of all the folks whose lives would be prolonged if stem cell research were allowed to proceed. Why, we'd have millions of old folks still boogeying who needed to croak long ago, taking up valuable space.
Likewise your opposition to universal health care. Prolonging life is clearly counterproductive, and besides, where are we going to put all these old geezers since most of the retirement areas like Florida, California, North and South Carolina and all the Caribbean islands are going to be underwater in a few years?
AIDS schmaids. Fuggedaboutit. If population reduction is our mandate, AIDS is one of our best weapons. Ignore it and pretend you don't.
Ditto your support for the NRA and indifference to gun control. I know, handguns only account for 20,000 or so deaths a year, but, hey, every little bit helps.
Your policies that favor only the richest of the rich now make sense, too. Obviously we want the culturally elite to survive, given that they are likely more intelligent, motivated and fit than the great unwashed, and we do need the gene pool to be relatively untainted in case the Earth rebounds in a thousand years. Yes, that does smack of fascism, but, really, who wants a bunch of poor folks running around trying to govern a post-Apocalyptic world. Don't you people watch the movies?
So, you continue to stay the course, Mr. President. You da man.
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December 16, 2013 | Alex
Have you heard of the modern apothecary line Malin + Goetz? I first discovered their products while staying at my favorite hotel, Austin's Hotel San Jose, back in 2011. Only recently did I learn that business (and real-life) partners Matthew Malin and Andrew Goetz founded the company right here in NYC.
I admit, it was the package design that suckered me in. With my space constraints and allergy to visual clutter, I honestly do feel more peaceful when I can start my day in a pared-down bathroom. That said, a girls gotta wash her face and brush her teeth.
Enter Malin + Goetz. Andrew Goetz, the design brains of the operation, launched his career as a marketing director at modern design house Vitra. The package design reflects the company's philosophy by putting relevant information front-and-center. I also love their logical approach of color-coding by product type. When you're in the shower, isn't it most practical to be able to distinguish your face wash from your shampoo by glancing at the color of the bottle?
But the best part of M+G? While Goetz treats my visual allergy to clutter, Matthew Malin is sensitive to my actual allergies. A chronic sufferer of rosacea, eczema and seborrhea, the Kiehl's veteran Malin set out to design a product line that was effective, pleasant to use and held up to the most stringent standards of sensitive skin. That meant an approach to skin and haircare based on pH balance, relief for troubled skin and nature-based ingredients.
Like many asthmatics, I've lived with eczema since I was a kid. It was once so bad that I had to coat my legs in petroleum jelly and wrap them in saran-wrap before bed. Doctor's orders. It was hot, sticky and miserable. Anything that treats the maddeningly red and itchy expanses that materialize every winter is a god-send in my book. Bonus points if it doesn't smell like menthol.
M+G offers a full range of products for skin, hair and body care. Thanks to Kenne at M+G's new Upper East Side location, I got to sample a variety. While swapping out 100% of drug store skin care products isn't in my budget right now, I find that incorporating a higher-end product 1-2 times a week keeps my skin on its toes. (My hair is mercifully unfussy. It looks about the same no matter what shampoo I use.)
Here are a few of my favorite products from Malin + Goetz skin care line:
- Acne Treatment Daytime - $22
- Replenishing Face Serum - $68
- 8 oz. Grapefruit Face Cleanser - $30
- Detox Face Mask - $40
- 16 oz. Eucalyptus Body Wash - $32
If you live near one of their awesomely-designed apothecaries, now is the time to check them out. Malin + Goetz is offering a special '12-days of Holiday' promotion right now where you get a complimentary travel-sized product with any purchase at a flagship location.
I hope you enjoy Malin + Goetz as much as I do!
Malin + Goetz were kind enough to share a few product samples with me, but all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.


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Matt called our attention to the following articles that can be shared with students when discussing technology in the classroom.
The first is a funny take on internet etiquette and grammar:
It includes, as its first entry, Godwin's law, which I brought up at the October meeting without remembering the name: "'As a Usenet discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches 1.'"
The second, by writer Rebecca Solnit, as Matt says "tries to put the rise of the web in some kind of historical-psychological perspective (a little like Sherry Turkle, but better for student accessibility, I think)." It seems like it would be a great conversation starter (or continuer):
Thanks, Matt, and please keep these coming! We can put articles up here for the time being, thinking of how to incorporate them into the archive or reader as we move forward.


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Meet our one year old, Neve now called Neve-Maria for a really good reason. Her mother is feisty Bianca and the crankiest one of the lot but she is my favourite as she keeps everyone in-check! Bianca is my second eldest alpaca and has given us the most wonderful and full-of-personality alpacas over the years.
Usually we have several cria's born at the same time but our mating schedule did not go accordingly to plan so Neve was solely brought up by her serious and stern mother. We do find it so much better to have several cria's born around the same time, so they can buddy-up and get up to mischief together.
The interesting thing about Neve is that she is a very shy, quite and non-pushy alpaca - nothing like her mother! She has never pushed in or spat at feeding time and always kept to herself - a gentle little soul.
On the saddest day of my life, when we received news a family member has passed, I was down at the feed shed and visibly upset. This little alpaca, Neve, walked straight up to me and put her face in my face. She then allowed me to hug her. Alpacas are generally not affectionate creatures but are definitely inquisitive creatures and Neve was one never to be touched, so this was really quite out of character for Neve.
Anyways, after this day, whenever she see's me, she comes up to me and kisses me, sometimes she will cush (sit down) in the paddock and hang out with us mere mortals.
Here is one of my fav photos taken by guests, @arlie4cake of @mellybic hanging out with Neve. Looks like it should be a famous alpaca sweater commercial.
So if you have the chance to stay at the farm, you may also be able to take a photo or three of Neve-Maria my little angel.
This post is lovingly dedicated to Maria-Adele, Naples, Italy, 2018. Bacci!
Photo by @arlie4cake featuring @Mellybic and Neve-Maria, the alpaca.


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Monday, August 24, 2009
Three weeks ago I wrote the enclosed letter to Optus. They have of course not replied.
They have however done SOMETHING. About a week ago I got a dialling tone back on my phone but the line was so noisy that the phone was still unusable.
Now today the snap crackle and pop is gone and my phone is completely "fixed"
They have fixed it, however, by cutting off the phone of someone else in the building and giving me his line. His phone is now dead.
That is so stupid that I am at loss to find words to describe it.
Since Optus will not communicate with me, would you PLEASE find someone at Optus capable of acting constructively in this matter? I fear that they will "fix" the other guy's line by cutting mine off again.
While you are talking to them you might suggest that they waive one month's line rental on my phone -- as that is roughly how long I had no use of it
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You do realize that the techs that "cut" the line are actually Telstra techs as all copper is owned by Telstra and only Telstra approved contractors are able to work on the lines?
So for this issue, you could indeed do some research and realize that Optus have fixed issues I have at both my work and home in timely fashions, however each tech that came was a Telstra tech sent out by the reps at Optus. Yes I use their products, yes I occasionally have issues, but they always go out of their way to help me and always get me an answer and go above the service I received from Telstra.
For someone that rages over Optus you surely don't know much about how the copper land line process works, and I would suggest that by going to the TIO not only are you simply trying to cause issues without following the TIO escalation procedures (as labelled on their website) but I'm guessing that you're ignorance certainly doesn't shed you in the best light to the people who come across your blog.
If you are so very unhappy, then why don't you simply move provider? or is it too much fun to be a jackass? I have no sympathy for someone who won't even try to help themselves and expects everyone else to fix their shit for them without them lifting a single finger to do anything other than whinge...
- November 9, 2011 at 5:14 PM
- jonjayray said...
Sounds like a Telco employee above
How am I supposed to know anything about the technicalities?
All I know is when I am not getting the service I paid for
And I DID write to Optus before I escalated it to the TIO
If Optus ignore me I am not just going to go away
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Counsellor Training Ensuring Safety
Prior to the start of camp, Supercamp staff receives at least 50 hours of training to ensure they are thoroughly prepared for the upcoming summer. Its focuses are mainly on supervision and safety training which include behaviour intervention, animation and injury prevention. All staff must obtain their First Aid certification before the start of camp and counsellors carry their first aid kits on them at all times.
For more information on our safety procedures, do not hesitate to contact us.
Supporting Staff
Supercamp is over 80 employees devoted to creating memories to last a lifetime! With our well-trained, prepared and dynamic team of counsellors, we are committed to giving your child the very best!
Other essential staff on our Supercamp team include the camp director supported by a team of coordinators who are responsible for the children's well-being the supervision of all employees. A coordinator is in charge of health and safety. She is trained and prepared to prevent injuries as well as deal with incidents. Our behaviour intervention coordinator invents ingenious solutions for the children to thrive during their stay. Our animation coordinator prepares the games and activities so your child has as much fun as possible. A coordinator is also responsible for all aquatic activities and pool management. Two office managers are also assigned to administrative tasks and answering all your questions.
Camp counsellors must be at least 17 years old to work at Supercamp. Exceptions are counsellors assigned to extended supervision hours, who may choose to start working at age 16.
Supervision and Ratios
In order to maintain safety and encourage team building within the groups, Supercamp follows the ratios imposed by the ACQ:


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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — Shares of natural gas and oil producers rose Monday with Apache Corp., Chesapeake Energy and Halliburton Co. all making headlines, but oil service shares ended flat.
Marking a fresh acquisition in the shale-gas arena, Apache APA, +2.10% rose 1.6% after saying it would buy privately held Cordillera Energy Partners for $2.85 billion in cash and stock.
Bigger gainers included Southwestern Energy SWN, +4.21%, up 10.3%, as well as Cabot Oil & Gas COG, +0.86%, 6.5% higher, and Range Resources RRC, +5.71%, up 9.2%. Fellow natural gas producer EQT Corp. EQT, -1.06% moved up by 8.3%.
Separately, Chesapeake Energy Corp. CHK, -0.56% rose 6.3%. The company said it would scale back natural-gas production in 2012.
However, shares of Halliburton HAL, +2.63% fell 2.1%, after fourth-quarter adjusted profit of $1 a share matched analyst estimates in a survey by FactSet Research. S&P Capital IQ analyst Stewart Glickman said Halliburton's Eastern hemisphere margins its completion and production unit came in "slightly weaker than we projected."
Energy stocks included in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index SPX, -0.07% jumped an average of 2%, according to data compiled by FactSet Research.
A big jump in natural-gas prices also boosted the energy sector, with futures up 5% to $2.52 per million British thermal units, following a weekend storm in the Northeast.
Among the energy-sector equity gauges, the NYSE Arca Natural Gas Index (XNG) moved up by 3.6%, while the NYSE Arca Oil Index (XOI) rose 0.8% and the Philadelphia Oil Service Index OSX, +1.17% ended higher by 0.1%.


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Greetings, friends!
I hope your work weeks are rolling right along. Brendan and I are pretty exhausted from returning to teaching. Before you cue up your tiny violins, let me explain what I mean: teaching is a surprisingly physical job. From standing on your feet the entire class periods, to projecting your voice, to having to think quickly, explain as you think, and be remotely entertaining, I often tell my students that I workout just to stay in shape for teaching (and I'm not really joking!)
We have had a mostly good few days. On Monday, we made Roasted Leeks and Cauliflower for dinner from Take One Pot. I enjoy this cookbook, but I will say, the recipes are not always super simple and sometimes do require other kitchen supplies getting dirty (thus, the title is a tad bit misleading). This recipe was delicious though and had us both going back for seconds.
Yesterday, we cooked the pho recipe from Inspiralized. Here, Daikon Radish was used to make the noodles in the bowl. It doesn't sound appealing, but it honestly was delicious. I went back for seconds and then thirds!
After dinner, we watched the first half of Return of the Jedi. I am slowly getting my Star Wars education. After we finish episode VI, we can watch I-III, and then I will be ready to see the new film. Fun fact: I grew up watching Ewoks the Battle for Endor, a made for TV movie sequel that I actually never saw the original of (we had a recorded VHS tape of the sequel only). This movie led me to ask a mall Santa for "a bracelet that lights up when my family is dead," around age four or five, probably leading said mall Santa to be extremely creeped out. As a result of my strange childhood, I like Return of the Jedi best so far. Finally, the Ewoks are back!
I have dinner in the crockpot (Vegetable Root Stew) and yoga class in one hour. I think yoga class will be essential today for helping me relax and stay calm. I have been very sad since I learned this afternoon that my Mimi is in the hospital. Please send prayers and get well wishes. The family is awaiting news on some important tests.
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Between Olson Loop and Washington Street (near Deary). Road construction work is in progress. The road is being repaved. There is work on the shoulder. The roadway is reduced to one lane. Expect delays. Look out for flaggers. Expect 15 - minute delays. Width limit 12'0". Until Thursday, at about 7:00PM PDT.
Web Comment: Construction of a left and right turn lane onto SH-9 from SH-8
Monday through Friday with occasional Saturday and Sunday
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Windows 7 has passed the 10-year-old Windows XP in U.S. usage share, according to data from an Irish Web analytics company.
In the first 10 days of April, Windows 7's average daily share was 32.2% as measured by StatCounter, besting XP's average of 30.7%.
It was the first time that Windows 7's U.S. usage share was higher than Windows XP's.
Microsoft has touted Windows 7's sales numerous times since its October 2009 debut, and has repeatedly said the operating system is its fastest-selling ever. Analysts have agreed that Windows 7 has been a success, especially compared to the lukewarm reception customers gave its predecessor, Vista.
Last January, Microsoft announced it had sold over 300 million Windows 7 licenses.
By StatCounter's tracking, other widely used operating systems in the U.S. include Windows Vista, with an April average of 19.5%, and Apple's Mac OS, with 14.8%.
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text: Download this EpisodeGoing deeper to step up and step out in a powerful way. In this episode, Michele interviews Anastasia Netri, Transformational Coach for Awakening Women. She's featured in the "Change Your Beliefs, Change Your Life" and "Manifesting 101" sections of the Love-Based Money and Mindset book, and on the podcast, she talks about how deepening your consciousness … [Read more...] about Episode #13 – Anastasia Netri on Love-Based Money with Michele PW


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On Sunday 1 December, a 30 strong touring party from King's School, Parramatta, Sydney, Australia, arrived in Truro to be hosted by our 1st XV and 2nd XV players. King's are one of Australia's leading rugby schools, having produced 28 Wallabies, including four captains.
The 1st XV match on Tuesday proved to be an outstanding showcase for schools rugby with both sides providing great entertainment for the large crowd. King's went into a 5-0 lead after six minutes and there was no further score in the first half, as both sides defences remained strong.
Truro reduced the deficit to 5-3 with a penalty from W. Whitworth shortly after the break, but defensive errors allowed King's to score two tries to lead 17-3 midway through the half. Truro responded strongly and replied with an outstanding run and touchdown in the corner by young debutant F. Lowry, converted superbly by Whitworth.
At 10-17 Truro exerted great pressure on the tourists, and almost scored through G. Hooper and M. Ahrens. With the last play of the match, Truro were camped on the visitors line and looked certain to score and draw the game, but an unlikely turnover and clearance gave King's their victory.
Truro's approach play and defence were superb for much of the match, but they will rue a lack of composure and execution of lineout plays – in particular inside the opposition 22m on too many occasions.
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Dr. Mitchell S. Kushner has been named Chief Medical Officer of Community Health Alliance of Pasadena (ChapCare), which has an office in Monrovia. Kushner is a Board-certified Internal Medicine Physician with more than 30 years experience specializing in HIV and communicable diseases and more than 10 years of senior management experience, having previously been employed as the Medical Director of Community Health for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and as the City of Long Beach Health Officer. Source: ChapCare press release. Source: press release.
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This quiz amused me, probably because I've been mired in punctuation lately. I stumbled across it by accident and had a chuckle at my results.
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You scored 38% Sociability and 64% Sophistication!
Your life can be difficult because of your insecurities, but you should
know that it isn't your fault. YOU didn't ask to be thrown in around
thirty times per page in every bodice-ripper on the shelf! Those who
overuse you can kiss your . . . you know. You need to learn to hold
your head high and glory in your solitude. You really do have
excellent, scholarly tastes. You must never forget that your friend,
the period, will be there to support you at the end of every sentence
where you truly belong, and, if what is left out is as important as
what is said, why, then you are as vital as the alphabet!
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|Link: The Which Punctuation Mark Are You Test written by Gazda on Ok Cupid, home of the 32-Type Dating Test


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Blaine Siegel
Artist Statement
I am an artist in residence at what is statistically the most violent high school in Pennsylvania. Rather than get lost in analyzing the statistics, I choose to explore the creative possibilities that are available to students in an underserved community. What beauty are the students capable of creating? How does the outward perception of a violent school limit a student's inward ability to tap into artistic expression? Is there a meaningful connection between these students and other populations who exist in an environment of violence?
Blaine Siegel is one of the exhibiting artists for ENOUGH VIOLENCE: Artists Speak Out.
Lives: Pittsburgh, PA
MFA Sculpture, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA
BFA Art Photography, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
Selected Exhibition
Stacks, Sweetwater Center for the Arts, Sewickley, PA
Saint------, The God Of Last Things, Pittsburgh Center For The Arts, Pittsburgh, PA
Humanization, 38/39 Gallery, New York, NY
In Advance of the Failing Light, 18 Rabbits Gallery, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
1 5 25, Slought Foundation, Philadelphia, PA
Fireworks, 18 Rabbits Gallery, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Progenitor (The Last Humans), Nexus Foundation For Today's Art, Philadelphia, PA
Shift, Les Recontres D' Arles, Arles, France
Accessibility Sustainability, Sumter County Cultural Center, Sumter, SC
The Ministry of Tiny Catastrophes Presents the Freeman's Kaiser Panorama, in collaboration with Amy Walsh, Freeman's Auction House, Philadelphia, PA
Selected Awards/Grants/Residencies
Foundation for Contemporary Art Emergency Grant, New York, NY
Artist in Residence 2012-2013 school year, Wilkinsburg High School, Wilkinsburg, PA
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Grant, PA Partners Grant, Pittsburgh, PA
Tough Art Residency, Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Fleisher Wind Challenge Recipient, Philadelphia, PA
Accessibility Sustainability Residency, Sumter County Cultural Center, Sumter, SC


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DISGRUNTLED Rhuddlan residents used a public meeting to air their views about a controversial recycling centre, which is to be sited near an historic castle.
Organised by Vale of Clwyd MP Chris Ruane, the event was called to discuss the proposals which would see the multi-million pound facility erected on land at the junction of Station Road and St. Asaph Road, a short distance away from Rhuddlan Castle.
Around 160 people turned up to the event at Ysgol y Castell, and 158 of them voted against the proposal.
The plans are causing widespread concern among individuals in the area, who fear the centre will be an eyesore.
They believe it will cause tourism to drop off and that the noise and increased traffic will have an impact on their everyday lives.
A planning application has already been submitted by Denbighshire to its own planning department.
A questionnaire was circulated last year and while the majority of respondents were supportive of recycling in principle, most were opposed to a unit being put at this site.
"There are many concerns within the village as to how the decision was made to build a site in this area," said Mr Ruane.
"And based on the response I have had to the survey and to the vote taken at the meeting, residents are pretty clear in their opposition to the centre."
Denbighshire County Council is looking to have three super centres in the county, one in the Dee Valley, one in either Denbigh or Ruthin and the Rhuddlan one serving the northern area.
Protests have been held at the proposed site and householders have contacted us with a host of concerns about the development, ranging from wildlife considerations to possible bad smells and the potential for traffic problems.
Marcia Davies, a retired teacher who has lived in Rhuddlan all her life, told the Visitor: "On a summer weekend the centre will be open from 7am to 9pm, and they're expecting it to be used by 1,100 cars over a weekend.
"The people coming from Prestatyn, Dyserth and Meliden will be coming through our village and the traffic problems will be horrendous."
The recycling facility will have 12 bays and a facility for 22-tonne dumper trucks. It will be partially enclosed by brick walls, topped with a concrete tile roof and be surrounded by two-metre high fencing.
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There always seems to be a bit of magic present when someone experiences wildlife up close. This is especially the case when this encounter is with a baby of the species. Seals and seal pups are naturally curious creatures with large, deep, obsidian eyes and for some reason they love to follow kayaks. The adults prefer a more stealthy surveillance while young pups can pop up only a few feet away. While kayaking in nearby Gowlland Harbour we are frequently treated to this spectacle. With this piece, I would like to share with you a little of this magic.


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The blooms here are beautiful, the live music is toe-tapping, and under the tent, the BBQ chicken is tasty and abundant. Check out the large gift shop and feel free to bring home a bunch of cut irises for sale at a reasonable price at Schreiner's, the nation's largest iris grower. We also visit Adelman's Peony Gardens to see many varieties of gorgeous flowers. Join us for our trip to Schreiner's Iris Garden on Memorial Day; it's an Experience Oregon favorite!
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A horticultural technician works directly with plants from their earliest stage until they are ready to be used for educational purposes or sent to laboratories for tests or research. While some horticultural specialists work in nurseries that grow plants that will ultimately be used for landscaping or aesthetics many plants that horticulture technicians oversee are grown for a more scientific purpose. Horticulture technicians work with plants that are growing both in outdoor settings as well as indoor nurseries. The responsibilities of a horticultural technician are specific and usually include preparing soil for plants planting and transplanting seedlings watering plants on an as-needed basis applying pesticides and fertilizer to promote healthy growth of plants adjusting the location and angle of the plants so they receive optimal sunlight and overseeing the overall plant growing areas. Sometimes horticultural technicians will be employed by golf courses to maintain the landscaping and irrigation systems. According to the website tradeability.ca some of the personal characteristics necessary for a job as a horticultural technician include a desire to work with plants no problems with working outdoors andor indoors on a rotating basis the ability to follow rules and keep logs of work completed and a willingness to be challenged. Additionally they must be nurturing to the plants under their care. In order to qualify as a horticultural technician it's important to have a high school diploma. Most positions require the completion of an apprenticeship program or lengthy on-the-job training. According to careers.stateuniversity.com the average salary for a horticultural technician is $37000 per year.
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|Grows plants in the best possible type of soil.
Cares for the needs of developing plants.
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It's a few hours before my flight back home after a month or so of backpacking around the United States. It has been one of the most fulfilling and life enriching experience I have ever had. What started out as a little dabble with adventure turned out to be a life changing experience. I've had the pleasure of meeting and learning different perspectives from millionaires, broke backpackers, ex-convicts, and internationals from 4 corners of the globe.
As I sit and type this blog here in the hostel kitchen with the subtle 2000s music in the background, each and every song takes me back to a time and space of my younger self. Ohh how things have changed and how time has passed by. It's hard not to be nostalgic and sad despite the endless possibilities ahead in the future.
While Rihanna sings about her Umbrella, it's an odd feeling to realize that as we age, we become desensitized to emotions. We forget what it's like to love, to feel, to enjoy the moment without having to worry about what's to come tomorrow. There is just something magical about our younger days despite its ups and downs. It was a simple life with simple people. Just remembering the days of how a 2 Liter soda drink with a few of my best buddies or staying up all night chit chatting gave me more happiness than anything else is surprising, aahhh simple times indeed.
If there is something I learned along this backpacking trip, it is the fact that the connections you have with people are more important than almost all things in life. In the end, we all want to love and feel loved; it doesn't have to be Romantic love, but genuine unconditional love given and received. But what do we get as soon as we turn on the radio, TV, and Computer? Flood of images about the impending world destruction, unrealistic body expectations we'll never achieve, reasons why we won't be happy unless we buy X, Y or Z.
The world is not all sunshine and rainbows, but for the majority of times, people are inherently good natured at heart. People like helping others, people like connecting and bonding; we are a communal species after all. However, why do we close ourselves off to others because we got burned once in the past, leading to our mistrustful attitudes towards people. We stop wanting to receive and give, but the greatest joy in life lies in giving and receiving. The world is a beautiful place if you know where to look.


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Does 'The Dirty Dozen & The Clean 15' Affect Weight Loss?
(Watch today's segment HERE!)
Recently my nose has been stuck in a book called 'Master Your Metabolism' by Jillian Michaels and Mariska van Aalst. Something that has really stuck out to me is that you can work your butt off in the gym, but a little thing called the 'Dirty Dozen and Clean 15' could be holding you back from reaching your goals!
The 'Dirty Dozen' and 'Clean 15' refer to the fruits and vegetables that are the most/least contaminated by pesticide use. Pesticides are toxic, and different types of ones have been linked to a variety of health problems, including hormone disruption, cancer, brain toxicity…and weight gain!!! A common herbicide (a type of pesticide), atrazine, was shown to cause weight gain in a study published by the Seoul National University College of Medicine. Not only did the mice gain weight, but also had an increase in tummy fat. Increased tummy fat in humans leads to a greater risk of heart disease and other health issues.
Atrazine is one of the most common pesticides used on crops, especially sweet corn. There is currently no feasible alternative for weed control in sweet corn production. Until other methods are discovered or there is a ban, atrazine use will continue.
So why not just avoid this nasty pesticide and the many other harmful ones out there? Well, one common concern for most people is COST! Organic food is pricey, I couldn't agree more, but today we're going to talk about the 12 most contaminated foods 'The Dirty Dozen' which should always be bought organic, and the 'Clean 15' which you don't have to worry as much about! *Note – Organic is not only better for us, but it's better for the planet and future generations. So while there is a list of "Clean 15? foods, I still encourage you to buy organic as often as possible.
The Dirty Dozen – ALWAYS BUY IN ORGANIC!
Apples – shiny is not good, yet it appeals more to the eye
Sweet bell peppers
The Clean 15 – LOWEST IN PESTICIDES (notice many of these have thicker skin, therefore the pesticides can't creep in)
Sweet Corn
Sweet peas
Sweet potatoes
The easiest way I do this?
-My boyfriend and I love blueberries, so his Nonna bought flats of organic ones while they were in season in the summer. She then freezed them, and I have them in my shakes for breakfast every morning!
-This past weekend we went to a pumpkin patch that had a little market. Farmers Markets are an eye-opening experience and you can talk to the farmers first-hand and get to know them, ask questions and really know what you are eating.
-Lastly, if we all start buying more organic…guess what happens? The cost will go down! It's only a matter of time!


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NHS Borders staff and their social care colleagues report that this past winter has been one of the worst they have dealt with.
Winter pressures continued for health and care staff through into March, courtesy of the 'Beast from the East' which was responsible for 25% of planned procedures being postponed over a five day period from March 1-6.
Claire Pearce, director of nursing, midwifery and acute services, said: "Our staff worked tirelessly against these challenges and undertook surgery on 357 people, which was a 15% increase from the previous month. We had planned to see 458 people; however we had to postpone 101 of these scheduled procedures.
"In 43 cases procedures were postponed due to bed availability, because there were a number of very sick emergency patients requiring care in the Borders General Hospital. Sixteen patients cancelled their procedures and in seven instances we had to postpone procedures due to clinical reasons.
"We continue to work very hard to drive down cancellation rates and minimise disruption for patients and their families."


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Complete Data Base of Paleozoic and Mesozoic Tetrapods.
Paleo-News and illustrations. Big electronic PDF-library.
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Microanatomy and life history in Palaeopleurosaurus (Rhynchocephalia: Pleurosauridae) from the Early Jurassic of Germany.
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The tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus) from New Zealand is often—erroneously—identified as a 'living fossil', although it is the lone survivor of a large, successful radiation of Rhynchocephalia, sister taxon to squamates (lizards and snakes), that thrived through the Mesozoic and Cenozoic and experienced an intricate evolution of life histories and feeding habits. Within Rhynchocephalia, only Pleurosauridae are thought to be marine and piscivorous. Here, we present bone histological data of the Jurassic pleurosaurid Palaeopleurosaurus, showing osteosclerosis (i.e. bone mass increase) in its gastralia, and some osteosclerosis in its rib but no increase in bone mass in the femur, supporting a gradual skeletal specialization for an aquatic way of life. Similar to Sphenodon, the bone tissue deposited in Palaeopleurosaurus is lamellar zonal bone. The femoral growth pattern in Palaeopleurosaurus differs from that of terrestrial Sphenodon in a more irregular spacing of growth marks and deposition of non-annual (i.e. non-continuous) rest lines, indicating strong dependency on exogenous factors. The annual growth mark count in adult but not yet fully grown Palaeopleurosaurus is much lower when compared to adult individuals of Sphenodon, which could indicate a lower lifespan for Palaeopleurosaurus. Whereas the gastral ribs of Palaeopleurosaurus and Sphenodon are similar in composition, the ribs of Sphenodon differ profoundly in being separated into a proximal tubular rib part with a thick cortex, and an elliptical, flared ventral part characterised by extremely thin cortical bone. The latter argues against a previously inferred protective function of the ventral rib parts for the vulnerable viscera in Sphenodon.
Nicole Klein andTorsten M. Scheyer [2017]
Microanatomy and life history in Palaeopleurosaurus (Rhynchocephalia: Pleurosauridae) from the Early Jurassic of Germany.
The Science of Nature (2017) 104: 4.
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The name diamond comes from the ancient Greek word adamas meaning invincible and unconquerable. What is so amazing is that every diamond is unique and no two are alike.The youngest diamond is 900 million years old and the
oldest is 3.2billion years old. Since they were first mined in India 2,800 years ago they have been admired for their beauty and desired throughout the ages.
Diamonds are the hardest known substance on earth, which is how they earned their name. There are many ancient myths about diamonds. In Greek mythology, diamonds were tears of the gods; in Roman mythology, diamonds were splinters from the stars that Eros (the God of love) had made into tips for his arrows.
In days gone by Kings led battles wearing heavy leather breastplates studded with diamonds and other precious stones. Diamonds were worn because they were thought to give a person strength, power, invincibility, courage, and magical powers over the dark side of life. They were believed to bring luck and success to the wearer.
Louis IX of France (1214-1270) was so captivated by the power and brilliance of diamonds he passed a law saying diamonds could only be worn by the king. Fortunately for all of us a century later diamonds could be seen in royal jewellery for both men and women and by the 18th century, the diamond represented the ultimate symbol of wealth and power.
Diamond Pricing
Many people are confused about how diamonds are priced. The best explanation is that asking for the price of a diamond is like asking for the price of a house. A real estate agent can't quote you a price for a house without knowing its size, condition, location, etc. This process is the same one used when buying a diamond. A diamond's beauty, rarity, and price depend on the interplay of all the 4Cs—cut, clarity, carat, and colour.
The 4Cs are used throughout the world to classify the rarity of diamonds. Diamonds with the combination of the highest 4C ratings are more rare and, consequently, more expensive. No one C is more important than another in terms of beauty and it is important to note that each of the 4Cs will not diminish in value over time.
Once you have established those 4C characteristics that are most important to you, a jeweler can then begin to show you various options with quoted prices.
(Refers to the weight of a diamond.)
Carat is often confused with size even though it is actually a measure of weight. One carat is equivalent to 200 milligrams. One carat can also be divided into 100 "points." A .75 carat diamond is the same as a 75-points or 3/4 carat diamond.
A 1-carat diamond costs exactly twice the price of a half-carat diamond, right? Wrong. Since larger diamonds are found less frequently in nature, which places them at the rarest level of the Diamond Quality Pyramid, a 1-carat diamond will cost more than twice a 1/2-carat diamond (assuming colour, clarity and cut remain constant).
Cut and mounting can make a diamond appear larger than or smaller than its actual weight. So shop around and talk to your jeweler to find the right diamond and setting to optimize the beauty of your stone.
(Refers to the presence of inclusions in a diamond.)
Every diamond is unique. Nature ensures that each diamond is as individual as the person who wears it. Naturally-occurring features—know as inclusions—provide a special fingerprint within the stone. Inclusions are natural identifying characteristics such as minerals or fractures, appearing while diamonds are formed in the earth. They may look like tiny crystals, clouds or feathers.
To view inclusions, jewelers use a magnifying loupe. This tool allows jewelers to see a diamond at 10x its actual size so that inclusions are easier to see. The position of inclusions can affect the value of a diamond. There are very few flawless diamonds found in nature, thus these diamonds are much more valuable.
Inclusions are ranked on a scale of perfection, known as clarity, which was established by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). The clarity scale, ranging from F (Flawless) to Included (I), is based on the visibility of inclusions at a magnification of 10x.
Some inclusions can be hidden by a mounting, thus having little effect on the beauty of a diamond. An inclusion in the
middle or top of a diamond could impact the dispersion of light, sometimes making the diamond less brilliant.
The greater a diamond's clarity, the more brilliant, valuable and rare it is.
(Refers to the degree to which a diamond is colourless.)
Diamonds are found in almost every colour of the rainbow, but white-coloured diamonds remain most popular.
Diamonds are graded on a colour scale established by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) which ranges from D
(colourless) to Z. Warmer coloured diamonds (K–Z) are particularly desirable when set in yellow gold. Icy winter whites (D–J) look stunning set in white gold or platinum.
Colour differences are very subtle and it is very difficult to see the difference between, say, an E and an F. Therefore, colours are graded under controlled lighting conditions and are compared to a master set for accuracy.
Truly colourless stones, graded D, treasured for their rarity, are highest on the Diamond Quality Pyramid. Colour, however, ultimately comes down to personal taste. Ask a jeweler to show you a variety of colour grades next to one another to help you determine your colour preference.
Nature has also created diamonds in intense shades of blue, green, yellow, orange, pink or – rarest of all – red. These
diamonds are called 'coloured fancies' and are extremely rare and highly treasured.
(Refers to the angles and proportions of a diamond.)
Nature determines so much about a diamond, but it takes a master cutter to reveal the stone's true brilliance, fire and
ultimate beauty.
Based on scientific formulas, a well-cut diamond will internally reflect light from one mirror-like facet to another and disperse and reflect it through the top of the stone. This results in a display of brilliance and fire, thereby placing well-cut diamonds higher on the Diamond Quality Pyramid than deep or shallow-cut diamonds. Diamonds that are cut too deep or too shallow lose or leak light through the side or bottom, resulting in less brilliance and ultimately,value.
Cut also refers to shape—round, square, pear, or heart for example. Since a round diamond is symmetrical and capable of reflecting nearly all the light that enters, it is the most brilliant of all diamond shapes and follows specific proportional guidelines. Ask a jeweler to find out more about these guidelines.
Non-round shapes, also known as "fancy shapes," will have their own guidelines to be considered well-cut.