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Wood Plaques
We found this cute, easy and cheap idea at a site call Sassy Sites! They printed images at Costco and then mod podged them on to a wood.
She has 3 pictures the AZ temple, a Picture of Pres Monson and one of Christ, BUT I do believe the picture of Christ is Copyrighted so you really should not copy it.
Either way are doing these plaques at our Fabulous Friday this year,with the first 2 pictures but we wanted a few other options so I made up a few more!
You can get the image of Pres Monson without words at this link http://www.therachelberryblog.com/2011/02/hold-emails-please.html
Here is what she said:
They painted their plaques (I bought a sheet of MDF at Home Depot and cut and routered the edges myself) black and mod podged the pictures on… way easy and WAY cute!! I found the easels HERE for just $1.00! (you will need a tax ID# to purchase from this site)
I really think the thing that makes them so cute are having the easel to go with them.
For those that dont have a tax ID number, here are some other options.
Ok I found an easel a little smaller, also a little cheaper.
The ones she bought were:
I just ordered some and I will let you know!!!
Also, I was not sure what size the wood was, I am thinking looking at it that they are made for a 4 x 6 image, at Hobby Lobby they have a wooden plaque with a routed edge for only 99 cents. I the images I offer have a high enough resolution (3720 x 2520) for a larger then 4 x 6 print, BUT they are sized for 4 x 6 print, so they will need to be trimed up a bit if you are printing in a 5 x 7 size.
MORE IDEAS COMING- I am thinking some CTR, and Child of God
Also there are a images on this site that could work, YW handouts with quotes, VT handouts etc, so make sure you you look around.
You could just go to my download area, and look through that way, it might be the best way.
DOWNLOADS AREA with other images
And here are some catogries
You'll Never Regret a Good Choice
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A. Game InformationSystem: PlayStation PortableGenre: Action RPGJapanese Release Date: 9th January 2010Estimated Price: UnknownCERO Rating: UnknownCopyright: Disney Enterprises, Inc. Developed by Square-EnixDirector: Tetsuya NomuraCo-Director: Tai YasueProducer: Patrick ChenCo-Producer: Yoichi YoshimotoExecutive Producer: Shinji Hashimoto
Long before Sora took up the Keyblade, ten years before the first Kingdom Hearts, other Keyblade masters and apprentices existed. One day, one of these masters and his apprentice disappeared, foreshadowing a disaster. Three apprentices were sent to find Master Xehanort and his apprentice, Vanitas. Maleficent is suspected to be the main antagonist in this game, causing the disappearance of Master Xehanort and Vanitas, thus causing this 'great disaster' which was mentioned by Aurora in Kingdom Hearts. Many mysteries and unexplained ideas about the Keyblade will be answered and many connections to the main characters we know today will be answered as well. To replace the Heartless and Nobodies, the Unversed will be serving as the main species of generic enemy within the game. This is also the second Kingdom Hearts game to have a multiplayer mode, with three players being able to link together. In Ultimania, when asked about Birth by Sleep, Nomura answered: "Birth by Sleep will be a very important game that collects everything about the series into one story. With the three main characters, the story is as big as one of the numbered Final Fantasies. We put in a lot of connections to it in Days, and I think that a lot of questions and unknowns from the previous game will be answered in Birth by Sleep. Also, there will be quite a few original characters from previous making an appearance. This game is set the farthest in the past of any other, so it connects to Kingdom Hearts, but the main characters are three that haven't appeared in the other games. So how their story will end, which will of course be shown in the game, will leave you wondering even more after the game has finished."
The game revolves around three main characters: Terra, Ven and Aqua, who were first featured in a secret ending in Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix. Like previous Kingdom Hearts titles, Birth by Sleep will feature numerous Disney characters new and old, as well as many returning characters from previous games like King Mickey, Donald Duck, Goofy, young Sora and Riku, and Master Xehanort and his apprentice. Also appearing are Maleficent, some of the Princesses of Heart (Snow White, Cinderella, & Aurora), Stitch (as Prototype 626), Captain Gantu, Dr. Jumba, Experiment 221, as well as some of the Apprentices of Ansem the Wise before they became Nobodies. Peter Pan, Tinker Bell and the Lost Boys were confirmed as well. The game will introduce a new type of enemy different from Heartless and Nobodies, known as the Unversed.
Terra is a Power Type. He is one of three apprentices under an unnamed and unseen Master who was sent to seek out Master Xehanort and his cohort when they disappeared one day. Terra wields a Keyblade without a keychain and his name means "earth" in Latin . He treats Ven as his friend, since Ven had saved him previously and he believes that Master Xehanort had done something to his heart. He places his goals as top priority which later causes him to succumb to darkness for power.Abilities Terra is the most powerful of the trio in terms of the damage aspect. He uses slow, but very heavy and hard-hitting attacks to decimate his enemies. On top of that, he has access to both a variety of magical spells as well as heavy physical strikes. His known Mode Changes are: * Fatal Mode: A powerful fighting style that utilizes slow, but heavy hits to their maximum. * Rock Breaker: After fulfilling certain requirements, Fatal Mode changes into Rock Breaker. A powerful and long-ranged style that works best on the ground, it summons three large earth crystals from the ground to damage enemies. * Thunder Bolt: A swift mode change that unleashes powerful lightning upon attacks. * Fire Blazer: A ranged and versatile mode change that focuses the Keyblade to erupt flames while attacking. * Dimension Link: A mode that allows Terra to summon characters from other worlds to aid him in battles. * Shoot Lock: Star Burst: Multiple blasts of light fire from his Keyblade to hit the enemies. The input command is to continuously press O. "Fly shining blasts of light!" "Rapidly press the button to release the Finish command."
Ventus, also known as Ven, is a Speed Type, and is also one of the three apprentices sent to seek out Master Xehanort and his cohort. Ven bears a striking resemblance to Roxas and has an unexplained connection to both Roxas and Sora. Ven also wields a Keyblade without a keychain and his name means "wind" in Latin. When confronted with Master Xehanort in the Coliseum, Ven was unable to recognize him, however on the other hand Master Xenahort is easily able to recognize Ven. Master Xenahort then tells Ven that in order to know the truth he must give up everything. Ven's story will feel the closest to that of previous Kingdom Hearts games, he is also very friendly and easily makes friends with the dwellers in the worlds he visits. Ven cameos in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days when Xigbar battles Xion and for a slight moment sees her as Ven, hinting that Xigbar, as Braig, has seen or met him before. In the same game, Xemnas is also said to see Xion as Ven, hinting a connection between Xemnas and Ven.Abilities Ven is the fastest of the trio, using swift combo attacks with quick movements. Unlike most Keyblade wielders, Ven wields his Keyblade in a reverse grip. Aside from his impressive speed, Ven also utilizes a variety of magic, including new and unique spells such as the Zero Gravity. He also seems to have access to some of Sora's very own techniques, such as the Strike Raid. His known Mode Change are: * Speed Rave: Ven's personal fighting style that puts a large emphasis on overwhelming enemies with wide-ranged, speed-based combos. * Cyclone: After meeting certain requirements, Speed Rave morphs into much more powerful Cyclone style, attacking surrounding enemies with spin attacks. * Thunder Bolt: A swift mode change that unleashes powerful lightning upon attacks. * Fire Blazer: A ranged and versatile mode change that focuses the Keyblade to erupt flames while attacking. * Dimension Link: A mode that allows Ventus to summon characters from other worlds to aid him in battles. * Shoot Lock: Photon Charge: Rush to locked on enemies for multiple hits. If the lock on number reaches MAX, a pillar of light raises for a Finish attack.(The information for how to input it isn't written, but according to last year's movie you have to hit the O button once at the correct time.) "Lock on to all enemies in the area." "A straight attack with the speed of light!"
Aqua is a Magic Type. She is the last of the three apprentices sent to seek out Master Xehanort and his cohort; she is also the only female. She too wields a Keyblade without a keychain and her name means "water" in Latin. During her journey she often meets up with both Terra and Ven. Of the three apprentices, she is the most mature and serious about things. She always maintains a calm mind in all situations but has a breaking point when she is constantly worried about Terra and Ven whom she also places her utmost trust in. Her armour is seen in the Room of Sleep below Hollow Bastion in Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix, visited often by Xemnas, who refers to it as a "friend", hinting a connection between Xemnas and Aqua.Abilities Aqua is described by Tetsuya Nomura as being "tricky". A magic-based fighter with agility to boot, she's capable of doing cartwheels while attacking with her Keyblade. While she's more than capable physically, her prowess lies with a more magic-oriented fighting style, being versed in all forms of it. On top of that, she seems to utilize her own forms of unique magic, including a form of teleportation in mid-battle and an ability that can freeze enemies in time. Her known Mode Changes are: * Magic Wish: Her own exclusive Mode Change; it seems to utilize the power of light to attack enemies, while enhancing her magic capabilities as well. * Diamond Dust: An ice-based style that seems to specialize in crowd-control and dealing with multiple enemies. * Thunder Bolt: A swift mode change that unleashes powerful lightning upon attacks. * Fire Blazer: A ranged and versatile mode change that focuses the Keyblade to erupt flames while attacking. * Dimension Link: A mode that allows Aqua to summon characters from other worlds to aid her in battles. * Shoot Lock: Rainbow Shower: Light in seven colors bursts from the Keyblade and chases after enemies. Press O at the right time in the circle to input the command. "An attack with light in seven colors." "A spiraling light whirlwind, a rainbow attack, again!"
He is training under Master Yen Sid in order to become a stronger Keyblade Master and is accompanied by both Donald and Goofy. However, it is unknown at this point of time whether he is the King of Disney Castle or not.
Master Eraqus is the dignified master of the three protagonists of the game: Terra, Ven and Aqua. He was described in Famitsu as being "the one who is keeping the power of light alive in the world". He is one of the few "Keyblade Masters" in existence. When Master Eraqus saw a connection to appearance of Unverse and Master Xehanort's disappearance, he orders his three apprentices to go on a journey to Investigate and find Master Xehanort. His relation with Master Xehanort is similar to that of old classmates.He first made an appearance in a trailer shown at the Tokyo Game Show 2009 and was described by viewers as having a "samurai-like" appearance. He was previously thought not to appear physically in the game with mentions of him by the protagonists. His appearance and name was unveiled in the November edition of the Japanese gaming magazine, Famitsu, his name is an anagram of "Square", the first name of the developer. He also bears a striking resemblance to Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi.
He is currently considered to be the main antagonist of the game. One day he and his cohort disappeared and due to the threat of his disappearance, a Master sent his three apprentices to seek out him and his cohort. He also has a connection to Xehanort's Heartless in the original Kingdom Hearts and wears the same clothes as him but without the heartless emblem and a fully buttoned shirt. He is able to wield a Keyblade with a keychain. His goal has yet to be revealed.
She is also an antagonist of the game, her goal is to capture all the beings with hearts of pure light. She does this with the help of Terra, although her motive behind this is unknown. She is often seen helping Terra, but fighting with both Ven and Aqua. She is believed to have a part to play in Master Xehanort and his apprentice's disappearance.
Castle of DreamsDeep SpaceDestiny IslandsDwarf WoodlandsEnchanted DominionLand of DepartureNeverlandOlympus ColiseumThe Gathering PlaceThe Radient GardensYen Sid's Tower
Birth by Sleep is an action role-playing game. Its battle system has received an overhaul of that from previous Kingdom Hearts games and slightly resembles that of Re:Chain of Memories. The game allows players to customize their "deck" by choosing which techniques and abilities to display.Another new gameplay aspect is the Command System; when the command gauge is filled and requirements have been fulfilled the Command Style of the character will change. When the gauge fills up and the requirements have been fulfilled for the second time, the character will change to an even higher level Command Style. Yet another new aspect of the game would be a new character growth system where the characters would grow rather than just level up like in previous games, however this aspect of the game has not been shown yet.A new feature of the game is the Command Board; it appears whenever the player completes a world. Each world has its own unique Command Board which has its own tricks and mechanisms, players can access the Command Board during save points and on the world map after unlocking the Command Board. The Command Board plays like a regular board game where a dice is thrown and the player moves, each space will have its own unique effect on the player. Various Disney characters both heroes and villains from throughout the game will also appear on their respective Command Board to either aid or hinder the player. Special panels in the board game can trigger "special events" when landed on by the player.The game does not utilize a Magic Points (MP) system for spell or magic casting, unlike in previous games in the series. Instead it uses a new system known as "Focus" which is displayed in a gauge on the interface, it involves targeting spells using what is known as the "Shoot Lock Mode". It involves the characters casting spells in a first person mode, where each character is able to cast their own unique magic attacks.A new aspect of the game is the Dimension Link or D-Link for short which would be used to summon allies to lend their power to aid the player from different worlds, no matter how far away. Companions such as Experiment 626 who have been left behind in previous worlds can be called upon once again to temporarily aid the player in his journey, by providing the player with a whole new range of new attacks in his command deck replacing the usual ones. At the end a new powerful finishing move would be activated to take out enemies, each ally used will have a unique set of attacks and finishing move. Each finishing move has two levels which can render a finishing move more powerful than before similar to that of the Command System. The D-Link can be activated by filling up the D-Link gauge which is done through collecting "Prize Boxes" which have been left behind by defeated enemies. So far, there are only three characters that will be D-Link for the three keyblade warriors. Mickey for Aqua, Stitch for Ven, & Cinderella for Terra.ScenariosThe game is divided into three separate scenarios, with each scenario surrounding an individual of the three main characters: Terra, Ven and Aqua. The gameplay of each scenario differs based on the personalities and abilities of each character such as power, speed and magic. Players are able to choose which of the three scenarios to begin with and are able to switch to another scenario, midway through playing a scenario.MultiplayerThe game features a multiplayer mode known as "Joint Struggle", it is currently unknown how many players can play at a time. Players will control one of the three main characters who are wearing their suits of armor as seen in the "Secret ending" of Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix+. Players will fight together co-operatively in a "Survival Mode" style of gameplay in an arena known as the "Mirage Arena" against wave after waves of Unverses. Currently only Ad-Hoc wireless multiplayer has been announced, it is unknown at this point of time if Infrastructure Mode will be supported.
Created for the PlayStation Portable, Birth by Sleep is being directed by Tetsuya Nomura and co-directed by Tai Yasue. In 2007, Nomura mentioned a desire to create a spin-off Kingdom Hearts game on a mobile platform and for it to feature gameplay slightly different than other titles in the series. It was announced alongside Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days and Kingdom Hearts coded at the Tokyo Game Show on September 20, 2007, where a trailer was shown in a photo-prohibited theater. New trailers were shown at the 2008 Jump Festa in December 2007 and the DKÓ3713 Private party in August 2008—a playable demo was also available at DKÓ3713.Birth by Sleep is being developed by the same team behind Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories, and will use the same graphical engine as Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII. Development of the game began before the release of Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+. The plot was completed, but development was halted due to development of Re:Chain of Memories. Birth by Sleep is named after the unlockable trailer at the end of Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix. The development team plans to make use of the PSP's functions and is considering either co-operative or competitive multiplayer gameplay. Of the three new games announced, Birth by Sleep was the first one to begin development, however it will be the last one released due to the development team halting development to work on Re: Chain of Memories.The June 5 issue of Famitsu covers an interview with Tetsuya Nomura, where he says that the game is currently at the voice recording stage. It also speculates that the game will be showcased at Tokyo Game Show 2009.In August, new Famitsu scans revealed that the User Interface has been revamped again for the third time as well as new worlds after a lack of news for close to a year. It was also revealed that the official names for the new enemies were the Unverses and not the Unbirths as previously believed. Nomura also confirmed in an interview that Birth by Sleep will indeed have a secret ending like in Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts II for the next game in the Kingdom Hearts series which is presumably a main game and the one which Nomura stated would link up Birth by Sleep, 358/2 Days and Coded though he refused to say if it would be Kingdom Hearts III saying "The next game will be the next game" when asked if it was Kingdom Hearts III. He also confirmed that a Birth by Sleep demo would indeed be playable at the 2009 Tokyo Games Show together with a new trailer.
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The Annual Arctic Bicycle Club Bike Gear Swap will be held at O'Malley / AT&T Sports Pavillon in South Anchorage on Saturday April 9th, 2015 from 1:30 to 4pm on the southern court side.
This is a no commission, open to the public, no check-in, you buy and sell your self swap meet style.
No drop off off and consignment service will be offered. Sellers are responsible for keeping track of their own goods.
Plan to use cash. No ATM on site, but there are several located near by. Some seller may accept credit cards.
All items being sold must be Cycling / Bicycling related and assumed to be sold as-is.
- OK: Cycling or Cross Sport Clothing, Bikes, Tricycles, Gear, Components / Parts / Accessories, Bike Racks, Tools, Action Cameras, trainers..etc.
- Not OK: Skis, Camping, Firearms, Knives, Boating, other 'general' outdoor equipment, and absolutely no household goods.
More info to come in coming weeks.
AT&T Sports Pavilion, 11051 S Center Dr, Anchorage, AK 99515 (click on link for Google Maps to get directions).
This is located behind Alaska Club South and across from Lowes in South Anchorage between the Old Seward and Seward Hwy's at O'malley Road.


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One of Belgium's most revered brewers of sour and inspired beers, Brasserie Cantillon of Brussels has announced the list of bars that will receive kegs of their once-a-year released Zwanze. Once again, Orlando's Redlight Redlight has risen to the top of the short list of host establishments for this uber-rare Belgian beer.
Zwanze Day 2014 is September 20th.
About Zwanze: Zwanze is released once a year by Brasserie Cantillon of Brussels, and prior to 2011 the beer was released in numbered bottles. Cantillon owner Jean Van Roy was content to sell his bottles of Zwanze out of the brewery for about 6 euros, but then he logged on to his computer. His jaw dropped when his bottles appeared on eBay, he noticed that the bottle that he worked so hard to make and sell at a reasonable price was selling for 80 euros. Then and there he made a command decision: he would not sell a bottle of Zwanze in the same way again.
From Zwanze Day 2011 onward to today, Brasserie Cantillon selects a handful of bars around the world to pour Zwanze, thus making it an international liquid outreach, instead of a limited bottle sale. Since the brewery would have to select bars, they could exercise control over those who want to sell the beer on eBay. The release of Zwanze has since become an opportunity to meet and enjoy drafts with fellow beer enthusiasts instead of simply a chance to resell a bottle to those who cannot get one.
Fast forward to 2014, and for the third year in a row Brent Hernandez and his crew at Orlando's Redlight Redlight (2810 Corrine Drive Orlando 32803) will be 1 of over 50 worldwide tappings of Cantillon Zwanze. The only such tapping in Florida, the next closest tapping being in New Orleans, Louisiana.


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A guide to the perfect books to give your grad.
Practically since college was invented, Dr. Seuss' Oh, The Places You'll Go has been the go-to gift book for graduates. While the zany picture book has remained a classic for good reason, newly-minted adults can take advantage of a new crop of books to face a host of challenges. With the lackluster job market, the increasingly baffling dating trends of 20-somethings and other key concerns (including what to eat for dinner) in mind, we're recommending these thoughtful, practical and hilarious guides to life. Read on to see which book will make the perfect gift for your grad as they enter the "real" world.
Wild by Cheryl Strayed
Perfect for: The soul-searcher
Real talk: The transition to adulthood can be disorienting. Just ask Cheryl Strayed who, at 22, set out to hike 1,100 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail (you know, that little footpath that stretches from the Mexican border to British Columbia) with the lunatic heroic goal of testing her own strength and discovering who she really was. Give "Wild" to the grad (complete with a "Do Not Try This Yourself" sticker) who, on the cusp of adulthood, could use a spiritual compass.
How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman
Perfect for: The Ramen fiend
New York Times food columnist Mark Bittman's classic encyclopedia of kitchen fundamentals is a win for parents as well as grads: Mom doesn't have to worry that her kid's penchant for Easy Mac and takeout will land them in the hospital with scurvy, and newly minted young adults can populate their Instagram profiles with filtered portraits of seared bok choy and grilled quail—#success.
BOOKISH: Postgrad survival guide: Getting an 'A' in the working world
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Make Good Art by Neil Gaiman
Perfect for: The artist you'd prefer not to see starve
Cult novelist Neil Gaiman's 2012 commencement address at the University of Arts in Philadelphia became a viral sensation last summer and now, the speech is available as a book. With the"American Gods" author's hard-won wisdom on failure, patience, discipline and integrity, the slim volume makes an ideal gift for grads hoping to eke out careers as creators. "Sometimes the way to do what you hope to do will be clear-cut," Gaiman says. "And sometimes it'll be almost impossible to decide whether or not you're doing the correct thing, 'cause you'll have to balance your goals and hopes with feeding yourself."
Start Something That Matters by Blake Mycoskie
Perfect for: The world-changer
If the grad in your life is a mover-and-shaker who wants to make the world a better place, the first lesson they'll learn as an adult is that idealism alone won't bring their dreams to fruition. Blake Mycoskie is the rare individual who turned his sky-high hopes into reality: He founded TOMS, a footwear company that donates a pair of shoes to an impoverished child for every pair you buy. In "Start Something That Matters," he describes his own challenges and triumphs and offers pragmatic advice to young entrepreneurs on making the most of limited resources and staying optimistic in the face of setbacks.
The Art of War by Sun Tzu
Perfect for: The corner office-bound
Then, there's the kill-or-be-killed approach to success: This ancient treatise on combat strategy by the Chinese general Sun Tzu has proved deeply influential throughout history and its pillars of wisdom—on such topics as "Planning Offensives" and "Vacuity and Substance"—are as applicable in the world of business as they are in military warfare. As said best by Sun Tzu: "Warfare is…the basis of life and death, the Way (Tao) to survival or extinction. It must be thoroughly pondered and analyzed."
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The Dark by Lemony Snicket
Perfect for: The real world-phobe
Still set on giving your grad a children's picture book to celebrate their big day? Dr. Seuss's "Oh, the Places You'll Go" certainly paints a bright picture of the road ahead, but doesn't really account for the fact that adult life is full of big scary unknowns. For a shrewder, but no less stunning, parable about living life to the fullest, we recommend Lemony Snicket and Jon Klassen's new children's book, "The Dark." Its heartwarming story about Lazlo, a young boy who's terrified of the dark, will remind readers of all ages that facing fears opens doors, as well as the mind.
Adulting by Kelly Williams Brown
Perfect for: The pragmatist
Unless by some chance the grad in your life took "Special Topics in Daily Life as an Adult: Theory and Practice" in their senior year, there's a whole host of little things they'll need to learn to do on their own—and quickly. Kelly Williams Brown's "Adulting" has concise tips on a range of real-person skills, such as: how to clean your apartment, stock your kitchen, live frugally and "convince [your family] your (metaphorical) diapers no longer need changing."
This is Water by David Foster Wallace
Perfect for: The deep thinker
Another inspiring commencement address that lives on as a book is the one David Foster Wallace gave at Kenyon College in 2005. The late novelist is famous for his densely cerebral novels and nonfiction (such as "Infinite Jest" and "Consider the Lobster"), but here he seems intent on boiling his vast knowledge down to a few bare truths: "Never feel you have enough"; "worship your own body and beauty…and you will always feel ugly"; "the most obvious, ubiquitous, important realities are often the ones that are hardest to see and talk about." For the grad intent on living the examined life, "This is Water" is a treasure.
Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson
Perfect for: The grad stuck with wanderlust
Many grads take their swan dive out of school as an opportunity to see the world. Veteran travel writer Bill Bryson has written a variety of side-splitters, but his idiosyncratic take on England,"Notes From a Small Island," should come with a Surgeon General's warning. With irreverent tributes to everything from Shakespeare and zebra crossings to a place called—creepily—"Twiggie Winkie's Farm," the book will leave you reeling from laughter pains and, at the same time, armed with an entirely unique concept of what it means to experiences new places.
The Complete Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Dating & Sex by Joshua Piven
Perfect for: The romantic
With funny and practical tips on charming, grooming, planning a perfect date and more, this compendium of practical romance and sex advice is the ideal guide for the grad about to enter the adult dating universe, in which the line "My dorm room or yours?" just won't fly.
This article was originally posted on Bookish.com.
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I have come up with a list that has worked well for me for the past several years.
Things I expect of myself and my co-workers:
- Work hard to get the job completed in a timely manner.
- Self improvement. Continue learning and educating myself on things I am using and those that I will need to use.
- Offer ideas to improve anything I can think of for either in the team or outside the team.
- Learn from past mistakes
- Communicate status, issues, and successes in a timely manner.
Things I expect of my boss:
- Honest feedback and open communication.
- Career development and guidance.
- Balanced assignments. I should always have work to do, but not be overloaded.
- Support me. Stick up for me.
- Offer opportunities for me to grow.
- Be prepared.


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2013 Special Screening and Awards Gala
On Monday, December 2, 2013, MHDF held its annual Awards Gala at the Beatrice Theater in
New York City featuring a special screening of the long-awaited completed documentary film
MISS HILL, Making Dance Matter.
Film Director, Greg Vander Veer (right) with Board Member Yasuko Tokunaga, Joanna Ney and Emiko Tokunaga
And a special presentation took place to recognize and honor
our original Founding Board Members
(named below)
J.R. Glover & Risa Steinberg Jeanne Ruddy, Caroline Adams & Linda Kent
Esther Nelson & Megan Williams Ann Vachon & Danny Lewis
Elisa Da Prato & Florent Ghys Christine Dakin & Lance Westergard
Ann Crosset & Dian Dong Dr. Allen Maniker & H.T. Chen


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Superior quality stainless steel gives this sophisticated bracelet a distinctly masculine edge. The design is nine inches in length. This design allows you to add your own engraved message to personalize it for the man in your life. Please contact a customer service representative or visit one of our store locations for information on engraving.
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How to start your own business?
Ask your ultimate business partner, of course
It is always best to see what is your government wants and has to say about Small Business. You are partners from the moment you start your business until you give up entrepreneur life. Partners in a sense that you will be sharing profit by paying taxes, and making business decisions together. Sure They make decisions first, but you depend on it very much
So let's see how your government will help you:
- Australia: business.gov.au no fancy name but really helpful.
- Canada: Canada Business Network Government Services for Entrepreneur.
- UK: Business Link trendy and detailed.
- USA: The U.S Small Business Administration lots of information.
- Score also has almost unlimited resources for you.
and some direction for others in the European Union: Small Business Act for Europe.
Find a mentor
Fighting your way trough endless "try and fail"-s is noble but very time a soul consuming. Find someone who you trust and who can help you with your first steps. Check this detailed post with great pointers and ideas about how to find a mentor.
How long before I earn money on-line?
Besides the "How to"-s, I think this is the most usual question people ask from experts. Instead of writing a long post here I advise you to read this thoughtful post from David Risley:How long does it take to earn money online?.
How much should I charge for my services?
I believe this is another hard to crack problem. Dawn Mentzer gave us 5 thing to consider before starting your quoting as a freelancer. I also showed a method how to take all the money you can.
About business for the Dummy in us
I like the …… for Dummies series. Most probably you will find one specific for your country.
Getting Started in Small Business For Dummies, Australian & New Zealand Edition
Small Business For Dummies and Entrepreneurship For Dummies
The latest I've read was the Canadian Small Business Kit For Dummies which is a very comprehensive covering of all the basics.
Some online versions are also available, my favorite is Entrepreneurship For Dummies cheat Sheet


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As you may well have experienced today, Wikipedia has blacked out its English language content in protest of a proposed change in US online copyright laws (see below for Wikipedia's statement.) However, there is a very simple tricks that will allow you to bypass the blackout. Here's how you do it.
When you load the Wikipedia page that you want to read, you'll notice that you can see the non-blacked out content for roughly one second, before Wikipedia's 'blacking out' page takes over. It appears that Wikipedia has just added a splash page to automatically load over all of its pages.
See also: Wikipedia black-out: Five alternatives to the online encyclopaedia
Method 1
Submitted by techadvisor.co.uk reader Bobbyjack.
Step one: Search for the Wikipedia page you want to view
Step two: Wait for the page and the blackout to load fully.
Step three: Add '?banner=none' to the end of the existing URL and press enter.
Method 2
Step one: Use a search engine to find the Wikipedia page you want to read.
Step two: Once you have have clicked on the page you want to see, you need to click the 'Stop loading this page' button in the address bar of your web browser before the Wikipedia flash page loads. You may need to hit refresh a few times to get used to the timing. (See right)
Note: You will have a one or two second window to stop the page loading before the black out flash page takes over the site. So it's just a matter of timing when you stop the page loading.
Alternatively you can Google to search for the Wikipedia page you want to read.
Method 3
Step one: Perform a Google search for the Wikipedia page you want to view, allow the page load as normal and wait for the blackout to takeover.
Step two: Copy and paste the URL back into a Google search and hover your mouse over the relevant result, then click on the '>>' symbol.
Step three: You will then see a cached preview image of the Wikipedia page you have searched for. You'll also find the word 'Cached' at the top of the preview image, click on this and it will take you to a non-blacked out Wikipedia page - however, the page will most probably be one day out of date.
Method 4
Step one: Download the official Wikipedia app for your smartphone or tablet. The black out has not effected mobile devices.
Before you bypass the black out, you might like read Wikipedia's statement on why it's "blacking out" its content for 24 hours, to see whether you agree or disagree with its stance.
Wikipedia's brief statement: "For over a decade, we have spent millions of hours building the largest encyclopedia in human history. Right now, the U.S. Congress is considering legislation that could fatally damage the free and open Internet. For 24 hours, to raise awareness, we are blacking out Wikipedia."
- For more information see Wikipedia to shut down for 24 hours
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As the finale of The Office approaches, speculation is growing on where the show's characters will end up and what the ending will be for what was once the most popular comedy on network TV.
As a major part of the show's success before leaving in 2011, it seemed like a given that Steve Carell would return to reprise his role as ineffectual manager Michael Scott. However, last week The Office Executive Producer Greg Daniels stated that Carell will not be a part of the show, saying that Carell felt it wouldn't fit the character.
Now, however, the rumor of Carell's return is back, despite the denial. TVLine is reporting that Daniels' statement was a ruse, and that Michael Scott will, in fact, be making a cameo in the final episode of The Office. The publication's unnamed sources have stated that his appearance in the episode will be very brief.
It seems only fitting that Carell should be seen in the series' finale. His character was one of the most important on the show, a linchpin that held The Office together. Despite Will Ferrell coming on as the big-name replacement for Carell in the show's seventh season, ratings for The Office have fallen since the departure of Michael Scott.


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- Item Level 1
- Binds when picked up
- Use: Increases your Silvermoon City reputation by 250.
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- Patch 3.1.0 (14-Apr-2009): Added.
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Beaches, Budgets & Casey Anthony
A brisk wind comes coolly off the Atlantic tempering the record heat. Umbrellas and beach chairs litter the shore. Sunblock scents the breeze. Children shriek as blue waves rumble down the white sand. It's summer on Cape Cod.
For over a decade we've camped out each July a quarter mile from this National Sea Shore heaven, a week or two of retreat from our increasingly complex lives. Our small children have aged into teens who dash in and out of the ocean with new and old friends. We've eased into an age where we avoid the sun a bit more, and no longer sleep directly on the hard ground.
"You don't want to miss this one," a friend we met here years ago, and now plan vacations with, comments as he hands me his trim new binoculars. "In the leopard bikini."
Sheepishly I take the binoculars and enjoy the view with qualms; she's young enough to be my daughter, no doubt.
Technology encroaches on our bucolic scene. Not only fancy binoculars; this is the first year I've had my smart phone along, so I can't resist peaking at my collection of news apps. How much will Casey Anthony get paid to testify for the media pimps? Is there really a mystery about what killed Amy Winehouse? And, oh yes, what the hell are the men we sent to Washington doing?
Posturing, it appears. Like peacocks. Look at my amazing feathers. No, look at mine! Preening and blustering all to impress the girls, birds, voters. Just a bunch of middle aged men with binoculars, ogling voters from afar. Look at the votes on that constituency!
But do they care? Who should we go home with? Will they respect us if we put out? Should we respect them?
Casey Anthony was condemned long before her trial ended, probably before it started, when she didn't conform to stereotypes of the good grieving mother. Nafissatou Diallo, following her rape accusation against Dominique Strauss-Kahn, became a whore when she no longer fit our vision of the subservient hotel maid. Madonna or whore. These are the roles we offer women. What about men? What about our leaders?
Obama and Boehner. We know these guys are mostly just posturing. They hope to mate together public frustration with budget gridlock and the coming 2012 elections to bring forth wins for their parties. It's a poker game, a mating ritual; who will end up on top when the dust settles and the sun rises? Yet are these men the same? What differences do they offer as we contemplate whose pick-up lines to believe?
Let's look at the language they use when they both addressed the nation on July 25th. Boehner is the tough guy, he's all about "hard choices," "not so fast" and "those days are over." Obama, on the other hand, emphasizes "family" (6 times), and says "neither party is blameless" and he invites participation with lots of "let's" and a final plea for voters to call their legislators. Who are these two guys who talk to us so differently, and what are their stories?
Linguist George Lakoff tells us to look at the language and determine the values behind them. Obama and Boehner's speeches are pretty good examples of the political alternatives offered by the Republicans and Democrats from Lakoff's perspective, Obama as the nurturing father and Boehner as the strict father. For Boehner the world is a scary place and people are not to be trusted; the best love is tough love. For Obama, most people are good and need to be encouraged. We can trust others and we should trust him.
It is a beautiful day. The blue sky meets the ocean waves as a thin gray line. The sun warms.
Which version of masculinity do we let seduce us today as they parade before us on this public sand? The tough guy or the nice guy? It is all symbol. Both these men are probably tough and kind, or at least well meaning. It's the values of the people who write the details of the new budget, who spawn the devils in the details that most of us will never see, but many of us will feel, that really matter. Who do we trust with these details? Who do we trust to do the right thing in the dark moments of the night when our eyes are closed and we are most vulnerable?
We cut most women in the public spotlight little slack. Be sweet and kind or you're a castrating b**** and whore. Look at Diallo and Anthony (and probably Winehouse, too). Women are constantly evaluated for their suitability as mates (to put it politely). If there is merit in this critique, why not turn this same harsh light on our public men. What kind of masculinity do you want to wake up next to in the morning? Boehner's "I know what's best for you" traditional patriarchy or Obama's "let's work this out together" new man gentle strength.
I certainly know my answer. We don't live in a western or a scifi shoot 'em up. It's not that easy any more, if it ever was. Our complex world calls for compromise and empathy, just like our 21st century relationships. There may be a thrill, or old fashioned comfort, in bedding down with the tough guy, but in the morning when the kids need breakfast and we both got to get off to work and there's still a budget to sort out I know who the better partner would be.
Families loll on the beach. We are blessed with leisure for these few sacred days of summer bliss. I'm going to go out on the sandbar with my son's boogie board and try not to make a fool of myself.
While we're away, neighbors will feed our cats and fish, eat vegies from our garden, and bring in the mail. We couldn't be here without a little help from our friends, without trust. I sure hope we can trust the men we sent to Washington to do the right thing while we're away, too.


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Italy made just one error in the game against Croatia and they paid the price for it, says Riccardo Montolivo.
The Azzurri had taken the lead in Thursday's game, but their Euro 2012 hopes were dented after Giorgio Chiellini misjudged a cross.
"We knew that Croatia were a dangerous side and they confirmed that by punishing us for our only mistake," the new Milan man noted.
"We collected another 1-1 draw, but this time the result leaves a bad taste in the mouth because we deserved to win.
"We played an excellent first half and created numerous scoring opportunities, then Croatia improved after the break even if it seemed as if we could control things."
Italy are now third in Group C ahead of their final game against the already eliminated Republic of Ireland.
Cesare Prandelli's side must win that and hope that the other game doesn't end in a 2-2 draw.
"We're still optimistic about qualification," noted the former Fiorentina midfielder. "We believe."
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Dear Abby: I got a good laugh from the letter about the family who had their ex-son-in-law airbrushed out of a family portrait. I found it particularly funny because I am a photo retouch artist who has given many people ``the brush.`` I remove not only wrinkles and zits, but entire people. I once turned a handsomely tuxedoed groom into some grass and shrubbery
--leaving his bride visible.
On another occasion I removed two ex-husbands from a family wedding portrait. The parents of these divorced daughters became annoyed every time they looked at the picture, so they hired me to remove the offending parties. My talent for making people ``disappear`` in photographs comes in handy. When I want to keep my husband in line, I just tell him if he doesn`t behave, I will turn him into a tree!


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CINCINNATI - The front of the Veterans Administration Hospital on Vine Street closed Tuesday morning after a report of a suspicious white powder found in the building.
Cincinnati police reported emergency responders were called to the scene around 9:30 a.m. and the building front at 3200 Vine Street in Corryville was closed so they could investigate the situation.
Officials in the hospital report five people were near a tissue box when a white substance fell out of it as a tissue was removed. Those five people were quarantined, with one of them suffering an asthma attack. Cincinnati Health Department officials believe the powder to be non-biological or harmful, but are still running tests to determine what the substance is.
The incident occurred in office areas and regular hospital operations continued during the investigation, according to VA officials.
The incident marks the second time this week a white powdery substance was found at a local health institution. On Monday, three people were sent to the hospital after a substance was found at the Warren County Health and Human Services building in Lebanon.
9 On Your Side will update this story as more information becomes available.


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Being right feels so good, doesn't it? It helps to anchor you in certainty. You know you're aligned with your values. There's comfort in knowing that.
So what's the problem? Well, sometimes being right is a major stumbling block for progress. And it can seriously interfere with letting things go when you're tapping.
That's what this video is about: the barriers that being right can create. And, of course, how you can clear that with tapping.
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Ari Fleischer's PR Push Says BCS a Friend to the Mountain West: Seriously?December 12, 2009
The BCS has been making a new PR push. First Ari Fleischer got hired to be their new PR guy. That was a bad move—why bring in a polarizing political figure who worked for a unpopular president to defend your unpopular college football system?
I was checking out the BCS' propaganda web site, and happened upon this article:
"Why would the Mountain West try to take down the BCS? The BCS has been good to the Mountain West and the Western Athletic Conference. The BCS is the friend of the Utahs and Brigham Youngs and Fresno States.
The BCS did more in half a decade for the profile and standing of the mid-majors than any single coach, player, school or system did in the half century before, with the exception of BYU coaching legend LaVell Edwards."


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May 17, 1999
One year old
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his is Rocky, a year old male grey squirrel who lives in Norman, Oklahoma. He has a manmade nest that he eats his walnuts, sunflower seeds and special squirrel food from. He loves to torment our two dogs and even provoked our terrier enough to climb into the tree with Rocky!! Our little terrier actually jumped up into the tree from a lower branch... well, Rocky leaped onto a higher branch and chattered loudly at Tasha and then got just close enough to tease her. What a stinker!!
He drinks from our bird bath and lets us know when his feeding nest is empty. When that happens, he doesn't think twice about robbing the bird feeder even though he has to hang upside down to eat out of it!! He eats out of my hand. If I go outside and don't see him, I click two walnuts together loudly and he comes scampering out of nowhere ready to crack the nuts open and feast on them. He is very tame.
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Rokkiah, 34, alias Salma is a poet, panchayat (village council) head, and a mother of two. She comes from a traditional Muslim family living in a village near Tiruchirapalli district, Tamil Nadu. Salma's passion for poetry started at age 13. She writes on man-woman relationships and social issues. In her poem 'Oppandham' (Contract) she writes: "Mother tells me that all bedroom mistakes are mine...To discharge my responsibility to your child as a mother, To get you to pay for sanitary napkins and birth control pills, And if possible to lord over you for a while, My knowing vagina widens itself".
In 2003, an article titled 'Kamathu Pal' (which literally means `milk of desire') in a leading weekly newsmagazine, drew attention to her work and the bold writings of other women Tamil poets. Later, some men objected to their kind of poetry and launched a campaign against them. Although, Salma's husband and family were initially disturbed by the sensational publicity she got, they are now proud of her status as one of Tamil Nadu's leading poets. She has also become one of the most effective and outspoken panchayat heads in the state. An interview.
Q: When did you start writing poetry?
A: I started at age 13. Although I would not really call that poetry! I studied up to Class 9. I started writing seriously when I was 17. Two of my collections got published in the literary magazines 'Kala Chuvadu' (in 2000) and 'Uyirmai' (in 2003). They contain around 60 and 80 poems respectively. I contribute to other magazines too. I came second in a short story competition conducted by Kala Chuvadu and Katha of Delhi in 2003. The theme of the story was death.
Q: How did your family and community react to your writing poetry?
A: There was opposition from the beginning. While my parents did not prevent me from writing poetry, the community objected because the view is that a Muslim woman should stay at home and not show her body or face. My poetry became an issue when my marriage came up. I agreed to write under a pseudonym (Salma). They thought I would change my mind after marriage. I did not.
Q: Have things changed now?
A: I am happy that now, especially after the media publicity, attitudes have changed. The fact that Salma is a poet has now become positive for both the community and family. For my first collection, I refused to give my photograph or even attend the release function. Now, when I go to the district collectorate, I am recognized as Salma the writer. I have power.
Q: What about the current controversy over `erotic' poetry by Tamil women poets? How did your family react to the whole episode?
A: In 2003, an India Today (Tamil) article, titled Kamathu Pal, featured my writing and of some other Tamil women poets. My family was very upset, especially my husband, with the sensational article. In the same year, a few men attacked some of us for writing `erotic' poetry. I personally believe such attacks should be ignored. This whole thing was generated by some men - film lyricists - for publicity. In my poems, I have used words like `yoni' (vagina) and `an Kuri' (penis) just a couple of times. Now, after some months and after several media interviews, my family has also been able to see things in perspective.
Q: There is a lot of anger and frustration in your poetry, especially over how men treat women?
A: This is a universal anger. It is not mine alone. Everyday I see how women are treated in society and I am unable to tolerate it. I express the feelings of all women in my poetry. I hope my poetry will help people think; that more people will write; and that there will be awareness.
Q: What are your main roles as a panchayat leader?
A: Mainly we do social service. Ensuring water supply, putting up street lights, cleaning the environment ...We get both state and central funding. We are able to function thanks to members' support.
Q: How do you combine the roles of a homemaker, panchayat head and writer?
A: At home, I have help to look after my two sons (aged 12 and 9). Panchayat work takes up a lot time - phone calls, visitors... I have to be patient. This year, the water problem has been terrible. I do this work during the day and at night, I read, think and write. I read English classics translated into Tamil. I am planning to enter politics - joining the DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam). I am doing this with the aim of getting freedom. My life changed after I entered politics (in 2001) and I want this to continue.


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The mission of the Intramural Sports Program is to provide our students, faculty, staff, and their spouses, with a variety of recreational opportunities in team, dual, and individual sports. The program exists to help students relieve stress, interact with students from other classes, get exercise, and introduce students to lifetime recreational activities.
Our goal is to assist individuals in learning about recreation, leisure and health. Activities offered are on a voluntary basis as an integral part of the total educational objectives of UTHSC. The Intramural rules and policies provide for equitable and enjoyable participation. It is vital for participants to uphold the rules and to encourage their teammates and spectators to do the same. Rules for conduct in the Intramural Program coincide with the university codes of conduct and discipline.
If you have any questions or comments about the Intramural Program, please contact Michael Stackens @ 448-1811.
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Sony Bravia HX82 55'' Smart TV
Product: Sony Bravia HX82 55'' smart TV
Price: $2599.99
Rating: Recommend*
We got the opportunity to check out one of our friend's brand new Sony Bravia smart TV and take in all its high-tech, 3D goodness. With a 55'' screen equipped with full HD, 2D, 3D, and an X-Reality PRO Engine, this TV was a giant beauty to behold. We first went through all the smart capabilities, then watched some sports and even played Resistance 3 in 3D.
The Sony Bravia is heavier to lift than it looks (the screen is incredibly slim!) but once we got it onto the TV stand, we had to stand back and admire our work and the TV itself. It is definitely for the seasoned TV watcher, someone who needs a lot of technology and features packed into one powerful machine. The Sony Bravia is the right TV for someone who entertains, often has people over for movie night, and an avid gamer. With all the entertainment features that come with the TV, this is definitely an investment that only the most dedicated power users should consider.
Spec Sheet:
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We were most interested in trying out the Network features and the 3D. So we got started going through the different widgets the Sony Bravia offers. The set comes equipped with an entire suite of widgets from the basics like weather, photos, music to must-have essentials like Hulu and Netflix to social media staples like Twitter and YouTube.
Adding accounts into social media accounts like Twitter was simple and done with the neat-looking remote (the power button is on the back!). While the baseball game was playing, I added my Twitter account to check the latest updates in my stream.
We also wanted to test out Skype but didn't have a camera and microphone at hand, which is needed in order to chat with anyone.
In terms of music, there are also a couple options such as Pandora. We were particularly interested in Music Unlimited, which is a selection of some of the latest albums released. It works similarly as Spotify's newest releases.
The main feature we wanted to experience was 3D both for watching TV and playing games. We put on our Sony 3D Active Glasses and watched a couple programs. Syncing the glasses was easy enough. Just press the power button on the glasses and they will sync with the TV with a quick notification on the screen. We agreed that watching sports or any programs associated with water were the coolest experiences. There's something about water splashing in your face and dripping down your glasses (virtually) that never gets old.
We also got a chance to play Resistance 3 on the PlayStation 3. It was a bit intense for my taste and blood splatters on your glasses at times, but the graphics were amazing. As great as the 3D effects were, we're not sure how often we'd like to put on glasses and watch TV or game for hours. 3D still seems more of a 2-hour movie experience to us.
However, if you're looking for the ultimate TV/movie watching/gaming experience, the Sony Bravia is definitely one to look into, especially if you don't mind shelling over the big bucks for it.
Pros: Getting the Sony Bravia is investing in a luxury piece of technology. Nobody really needs it, but it's really nice to have. The 3D effects on the Bravia are the best we've seen so far, so if you're looking for a great 3D experience at home, this is the right pick.
Cons: We'd say the biggest con is the cost. The TV itself has a hefty price tag and there are other accessories you need to purchase in order to use the Sony Bravia to the fullest, such as 3D glasses (and at least two pairs as we're assuming you won't be watching by yourself all the time).
Our Ratings:
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text: On Tue, 14 May 2002, Lord Isildur wrote: > i'm working exclusively on ftp.digital.com. I'm in the middle of the SRC > stuff right now, all told i have grabbed 5.5 gigs so far. It might be > better if you pointed your efforts from ftp.digital.com to > europe.digital.com, so we minimize redundancy.. > geez, theyre gonna think theyre under some weird kind of ddos or > something eh? heheh Yes, but in reality it's a "preservation of service" attack. -brian.


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Last week, Egypt's Central Bank decided to hike interest rates to slow down inflation and curb a sliding pound.
But what are the economics behind the move? What does it really mean to raise interest rates and what impact does this have?
Contributor Isabel Esterman has drawn up a genius cartoon to explain all.
She says that this is, of course, hugely over-simplified. In order to keep it at a manageable length, the cartoon glosses over things like how fractional reserve lending actually adds to the money supply, repo and discount rates (we don't need to get that technical anyway…), as well as examples of when these theories don't work – all topics for another day.
Still, we hope this is enough to make people feel more confident tackling something like the CBE Monetary Policy Committee's most recent press release.
Could Egypt's new central bank governor Hisham Ramez, who replaces Farouk Al Okdah, signal a shift in policy from tightly controlling the exchange rate of the pound – as it has done for nearly a decade – to introducing a more balanced currency market driven by supply and demand?
Yes, the business community tells Al Arabiya's Carina Kamel.
"The priority now is to have an orderly currency market," said Osama Mourad, a financial analyst. "We have been able to get rid of the responsibility of the exchange rate which was seen clearly from the new governor's statement."
Over the weekend, Ramez sent a strong message to Egypt and the financial world, who are closely watching developments in Cairo, that "the bank's number one priority was overseeing a 'balanced' currency market and that the central bank 'has all the tools needed to intervene'", according to the Al Arabiya report.
He sought to reassure jittery investors (and simultaneously enter himself into the club of Egyptian officials unruffled about the state of the economy) by saying "there is no reason to worry" about price movements on the Egyptian pound which has lost nearly 6% of its dollar value in the past two weeks. "The situation is not out of control."
Yet, control is the last word that comes to mind when describing Egypt's economy.
With demand for dollars still high, almost daily dollar auctions have continued to drive the pound lower.
The scale of dollarisation was also highlighted when Egypt signalled that the $2 billion loan from Qatar arrived in December, implying that the money had already been eaten up defending the currency.
What is more worrying, however, is how the transaction exposes the fragility of Egypt's economy:
"Without Qatari aid, Egypt was on course for a full-blown financial crisis and, perhaps, a forced deal with the IMF by February," Said Hirsh of Maplecroft said, according to Reuters.
Once again, Egypt has been bailed-out by its big brothers, giving the government little incentive to make much-needed reforms, including in the costly energy subsidy system.
Another indication of how Egypt is living hand-to-mouth is the constant rollover of debt.
Egypt's Finance Ministry said on Thursday it would offer $1 billion of one-year treasury bills for auction on January 14. This would effectively roll over maturing US dollar-denominated bills from last year.
Though it alleviates pressure on Egypt's creaking budget, the country will now have to refinance around $2.5 billion in 2013. Dependance on local banks to buy into these securities is highly unsustainable.
Economists have said that the rate of spending on interest payments on bonds and bills is now exceeding the rate at which the government spends on energy subsidies. Egypt is spending about 15% or 16% of its budget on these payments now. A considerable amount.
The upside is that Egypt's treasury yields are attractive to foreign investors who look at emerging and frontier markets. Egypt has among the most attractive yields of the frontier markets, according to Silk Invest, the London-based investment banking boutique:
Silk Invest CEO Zin Bekkali says in a note to investors:
"Interest rates in developed markets have reached unsustainable levels in both the government and the corporate sectors. Frontier markets currently offer one of the worlds' most interesting fixed income opportunities with the potential for double digit returns in hard currency, local currency as well as for corporate bonds."
The sky is not falling, yet. While Egypt's Central Bank Governor's resignation now appears final, it does not mean that the pound is imminently going to undergo a devaluation. But it does raise questions about how monetary policy may change in the coming months, especially as Egypt's much-needed economic reforms are being delayed by the political crisis caused by President Mohammed Morsi's actions and a controversial constitution that now appears to be approved.
Zawya Dow Jones reports this morning:
President Mohammed Morsi has appointed Hisham Ramez the new governor of the Central Bank of Egypt, a senior official told Zawya.
"A presidential decree to appoint Hisham Ramez is expected to be issued as soon as the referendum on the constitution results are concluded," the official said on condition of anonymity as he is not authorized to speak to media.
"According to the new constitution, a senior government official cannot take more than two terms in office. Dr. Farouk El Okdah, the current governor of the central bank has occupied this post for three consecutive terms," the person said.
If accurate, months of speculation that Farouk El Okdah would resign at the end of the year will be over. El Okdah, a former chairman of the state-run National Bank of Egypt, came into office in December 2003. He was reappointed to a third four-year term in November 2011.
Hisham Ramez, a former deputy governor himself, will rejoin the Central Bank from Commercial International Bank, where he was appointed vice-chairman and managing director in November 2011. The Zawya story reports:
"Ramez has met with president Morsi and has accepted the appointment, especially since he specializes in management of cash reserves, and has succeeded in stabilizing the foreign exchange market in Egypt over the past few months," the official told Zawya on Sunday.
Foreign reserves have more than halved in the two years following the revolution and stand at a meagre $15 billion. The central bank has kept a tight control over the currency and attempted to stabilise the Egyptian pound with reserves.
But economists say the depreciation of the Egyptian pound to about 6.14 pounds to the U.S. dollar shows a deliberate effort by the central bank to ease pressure on the pound and guard international reserves. The pound stood at 5.7 to the dollar two years ago. Analysts say it could reach 7 pounds to the dollar by the beginning of next year.
Contrary to speculation, the departure of El Okdah has been anticipated for several months and Rebel Economy wrote of his impending retirement (not resignation) in September.
Though the position of central bank governor is critical in any country, for Egypt the position is especially sensitive because monetary policy decisions have the potential to have enormous ramifications on the stability of the country. Having said that, El Okdah's exit is not as dramatic as some may perceive. He does not hold his steady finger over the economic stability of the nation.
After all, his decisions are made in the context of government policy and very rarely does he make the final call. A presidential decree that gave Morsi more power over who is appointed on the CBE board is an indication of how independent the central bank will be in months to come.
Hisham Ramez may be knowledgeable in all things FX, but he will face a hard battle between succumbing to the requirements of Morsi and government and the needs of the country.


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Fancy feet: Andrew McCutchen falls for pick-off move, dances back to second base (Video)
I already knew Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen was as calm, cool and collected as they come on a baseball field. What I didn't realize until Friday, however, was just how subtly smooth McCutchen can be even in the face of a potentially embarrassing situation.
As captured by Root Sports in Pittsburgh, McCutchen was nearly faked out of his cleats by Dodgers right-hander Stephen Fife on a bluff pick-off move toward second base during the third inning of Pittsburgh's 3-0 victory Friday night. It was like one of those NBA crossover dribbles you see giffed all the time. McCutchen was so caught off guard that he lunged back to bag before realizing no play was on. That was the worst of it. Then, once he did realize the situation and how it may have looked on TV, he elected to uniquely and entertainingly dance (or shuffle) the final few feet back to the base.
Basically it was a "you made me look foolish, now I'm going to get my cool points back real quick" all within one chain of events.
And it succeeded.
Check it out in Vine form courtesy of Bryant Bokovitz.
Honestly, I don't know if this is typical of McCutchen under the circumstances or if it was something he tried spur of the moment, but I definitely got a kick out of it. My only concern now is that seeing as how these types of things — quirky dances, poses, celebrations, so on — catch on via social media and blogs these days, it wouldn't surprise me at all if the McCutchen Shuffle becomes a thing.
Please don't consider this as me encouraging such a fad. I enjoyed McCutchen's version under the circumstances. But I'm afraid we'll soon be watching videos of people doing the McCutchen Shuffle through Times Square and all other points of the world. I don't think I'm prepared to handle that.
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Gig Harbor Wine & Food Festival
July 29, 2017
Celebrating the Region's Wine, Spirits, Brews & Food!
Winter & Fall
Sip & Strolls
2017 will see two seasonal Sip & Stroll Events - Saturday, February 11 and Saturday, October 7. Enjoy those afternoons strolling throughout the downtown waterfront and savoring sips and tastes at participating locations.
July 28
Sip & Savor Dinners
Friday evening enjoy one of several Sip & Savor Dinners. You'll be wined and dined in style! Read more about this must-do event here.
July 29
Grand Tasting
Once you have registered to attend the Grand Tasting event you then have the option to buy Classes/Education Offerings.
Co-sponsored by the Downtown Waterfront Alliance and the Rotary Club of Gig Harbor


text: Abandoned beach at paradise Gagra in Russia, resort to ruins. After several centuries of wars, in the late 1800s, the town was "discovered" by a member of the Russian royalty. Prince Peter of Oldenburg saw the potential of the subtropical climate and built Gagra into a resort on the Black Sea. He added a park with tropical trees and even imported parrots and monkeys to give it an exotic feel. It's the warmest city on the Black Sea coast and beautiful beaches stretch on for miles. Like any posh resort in a warm location, both the beach and the surrounding mountains added to its charm and made Gagra a popular tourist destination. During World War II, it served as a health resort in Imperial Russia during the days of the Soviet Union for the rehabilitation of wounded soldiers. From then onward, Gagra grew in popularity and reputation into the "Russian Riviera."


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Becoming organized is so important to achieving some sort of balance in your life. I find that the more I use my Erin Condren planner, the less stressed I feel. I don't always catch everything but it's a great way to have a high level view of what is coming and to minimize surprises. Plus designing your pages is so much fun! It doesn't take as long as you may think, and it will make you smile every week.
Here is a video overview of my Erin Condren Life Planner. This is the second year I have ordered from her. I love her designs and the way the planner is organized.
Now let's talk design! It may deem overwhelming, but setting aside an hour or less a week to do a simple design and plan your week can be fun "me time". Get a glass of wine and use these tips to add in some fun to your week.
Get some washi
Washi is like a thin tape typically with designs. You can get some from art supply stores or online. There are even Facebook groups where you can buy samples of washi. Washi can help set the color tone for your week. Or it can symbolize laundry.
Use stickers!
Stickers are a fun and easy way to add design. Stickers can be purchased at craft stores but also there are great finds at Dollar Tree. On Etsy, people make custom stickers that you can order. There are Hydrate stickers to symbolize how much water to get every day.Over at Mama's got it together is a great tutorial on how to make your own stickers!
Get a month Kit
Pink Elephant Planning offers monthly planning kits so all you have to do is have fun and place it!
Make your own!
I used my Silhouette Cameo to create shapes that fit in my daily view. Then I put the shapes through my Xyron Sticker Maker and instant stickiness that lasts to put in my planner.
Below is my design for this week. I typically start with a color or a theme and go from there. It's hard one handed so this week is a little sparse. I'm still missing some activities and things I have to do but it's a start and you can see how simple washi and some stickers can make your week fun!
I'm giving away a $15 gift certificate for ErinCondren.com. It has to be used by the 30th of September. But I wanted to give you a start to help your commitment to organization! Good luck!
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Hi all,
Just wondering if SL-28 is grown in countries other than Kenya and, if so, how it turns out.
Peter G wrote:It is said in Kenya that an abundance of phosphorous is especially important in developing the signature blackcurrant note in great Kenyan coffees.
Tim Dominick wrote:Is there information about root development?
Tim Dominick wrote:Generally Phosphorus doesn't exceed a few hundred ppB in fertile soil and levels around 50-100 ppB are considered abundant, so 11-15 ppM would be very high P.
SL28ave wrote:The test was conducted by... Scott Laboratories.
SL28ave wrote:I'm still curious what the "ppb" test is; I am correct to assume it's a different test, right? Maybe it's a measure of P in the "soil solution", which is the liquid phase of soil? Maybe it's a measure of immediately available phosphate ions?
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Fired Up
Ok, so maybe I am a little crazy at times (who isn't!?!) lol but God has me all fired up lately. For some time I have felt this overwhelming sense of urgency to not only share Jesus with others but encourage people to get to know him on a deeply personal basis.
Something I have come to notice is that it seems that most people have become so content to commune with Moses, that they forget they can just "walk up the mountain" and commune with God himself! So many of us (myself included) have become comfortable in just being spoon fed messages on Sunday's instead of getting in God's word for ourselves and finding out who he is on a personal level.
We need to be attentive to inviting Jesus into everything we do and make it a habit to seek his presence daily.
Friends… I can't tell you how many people, not only think I'm crazy, but actively go out of their way to tell me I am because I'm so passionate about God. People tell me all the time that that's all I talk about! But when you're in love with someone they consume you and your entire life! Jesus deserves no less than that kind of love from us! He laid his life down for you! Look I'll be the first one to admit, I probably am crazy, lord knows I feel crazy sometimes, but I'm crazier about Jesus and what he's done for me than seeming sane to the world! Remember, we are called to stand out in the world and told that not everyone is going to like is when we follow Jesus! So if I seem crazy, then so be it!
I wish I could tell you that it comes naturally to me and that I easily pursue God in everything I do, but I'd be lying if I said that. If you think it's easy following God, you're mistaken. Do you think it's easy being passed up by friends and not being invited to go places anymore because people don't want to hear another word about Jesus or want to go have fun without thinking or being reminded if they're sinning or not? Do you think it's fun constantly being overlooked by guys who don't even give a second thought about dating you because you're a little too involved with Jesus, which to them probably means I'm a prude and that I most likely won't put out? (Don't act like that's not a true statement or thought, y'all! Lol) Do you think it's easy being called crazy and second guessing yourself and wondering if there really is something wrong with you because your parents, family and closest friends constantly tell you that you're a little nuts sometimes!? Do you think it's easy to stay in by yourself on Friday and Saturday nights so you're careful to not put yourself in places of temptation? Do you think it's fun to feel so unbelievably alone and that the only person you can ever really count on or trust is Jesus? Hell no! It's hard!
Here's my thing… I trust God with everything I am and everything I have… It's people I don't trust. We all have a selfish, sinful nature and sadly that's the side most people project to the world. Y'all I'm not going to lie, I miss having carefree days of fun and laughter… I miss letting loose once in a while, I miss having people to talk to and do random things with! Sometimes, I even miss the days my conscience wasn't on constant play! But honestly whenever I try to just let go and have fun, I'm grieved for the people who think that partying and drinking and chasing after attention and appreciation is truly fulfilling! I'm grieved for the people who don't know Jesus and are on the path towards an eternity in hell! I'm grieved for those who choose to be ignorant to the fact that they are just lukewarm Christians and only follow God on Sunday's! I'm grieved for the hypocrisy of the church and the laws of religion we feel we must follow! I'm grieved for the people who don't think God cares about every little detail of their lives… that following him and his word is just a chore!
Y'all God wants us to be crazy about him! He wants us to invite him into every little thing in our lives! Do you think God doesn't want you to ask him what brand of milk to buy? Think again! He gets excited when we invite him into the minuscule and mundane!
I can't stress this enough… none of this "stuff" in life matters! This life is so short! Nothing can even come close to comparison when you are eternally focused! Seriously we need to stop going through the motions of life and wake up! Friends, whether you like it or not, Jesus is coming back… Soon! Look at what's happening in the world, in our country!
We need to stop waiting to get ready for Jesus' coming and live every day, ready! It could be today, tomorrow, or ten years from now! Who knows…? But waiting for everything to come together and be perfect or waiting to surrender to Jesus until you've had a little fun isn't the way to think!
This world is hurting and so many people are broken in this world… so many people are searching for fulfillment and joy! I talk to so many people that "wish" they could do something more or make a difference or an impact in the world… Friends, there is nothing you could do that will change the world more than living unashamed and completely surrendered to God! Is it going to be easy? No. Is it going to be lonely and painful at times? Yes. But is it going to be worth it when you stand in front of Jesus and say "Here I am… I lived for you! I gave you my all"? Hell yes!
Friends, I urge you to get right with God and start living every aspect of your life for him, NOW! Get in God's word and sit in HIS presence! Get to know him and his merciful love on a personal level! Take Jesus with you into everything you do. Praise him and follow him every day, not just on Sunday's or when things get tough!
You want to make a difference and an impact for Gods kingdom? Then fall in love with Jesus and you will impact the world more than you will ever know!


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A prim math teacher who works long, lonely hours catches the gym teacher having sex with a male student as she is leaving one day. Gary is 19 and exceedingly buff - and well-endowed. Though she should report them, the math teacher winds up joining the fun - proving that three is MUCH better than two in the locker room!
Warning: This hot short story describes teacher-student sex (oral and vaginal); all characters are over 18. Orgasms abound - no one can control themselves. Can you?
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Aretha Franklin has been in the music business for many years. She sang at President Obama's last inauguration in 2009 so it comes as no surprise that the Soul Queen offered up her two cents on the whole Beyoncé lip-syncing debacle.
She told ABC News, "When I heard the news this evening that she was pre-recorded I really laughed."
"I thought it was funny because the weather down there was about 46 or 44 degrees and for most singers that is not good singing weather. When I heard that I just really cracked up. I thought it was really funny, but she did a beautiful job with a pre-record. Next time I'll probably do the same."
Franklin reflected on her turn at the podium in 2009 when she sang "My Country Tis of Thee."
"In 2009, I wanted everything to be live and on the real side for the moment as it actually happened," she said.
As a singer having experienced singing in cold weather before, Franklin admitted Beyoncé faced challenging odds.
"Those were my feelings for my performance, but having come face to face with 28, 22 degrees I am not surprised she pre-recorded," she said. "She wanted her performance to be what she wanted to be and she realized it wasn't going to be the way she wanted it to be or she was going to be running a risk. That's probably why she pre-recorded exactly how she wanted it to be heard. "
Beyoncé and her crew were all set to sing the song live but scrapped that plan and opted to lip-sync over a pre-recorded track. Inauguration attendees who sat up close next to the president's Marine Band were able to make out the fact that she wasn't really singing. The band led by Colonel Michael J. Colburn was in on the deceptive plot, as band members were ordered to mimic the action of playing instruments.
A spokesperson for the U.S. Marine band first told U.S. news outlets on Tuesday that the "Single Ladies" star "decided to go with the pre-recorded music at the last minute" and that, to the spokeswoman's knowledge, she was not actually singing the anthem.
But the U.S. Marine band later backtracked, saying in a statement: "Regarding Ms. Knowles-Carter's vocal performance, no one in the Marine Band is in a position to assess whether it was live or pre-recorded."© 2018 Mstars News, All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.


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The Division? If not, then let us remember it for you: It's a pretty slick-looking MMOish shooter thing that Ubisoft unveiled at E3 2013. First it was console-only, then the internet cried, then Ubisoft caved and said, OK, we'll make a dedicated PC version, too.
Apparently development on the game isn't that far along, at least according to a source inside Ubisoft Massive. "The game engine works well, it's not done but works well. The actual game development has barely started, however," the source told GameReactor. "The fact that Ubisoft has gone public with a 2014 release date feels laughable to be perfectly honest, we will never be able to release The Division this year. It's a large project, and we have very far to go."


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Wilson's Not On Strike
Billy Davies has moved to deny 'paper reports' that Kelvin Wilson has gone on strike following a refusal of an offer from Celtic.
It was 'claimed' that Wilson had told the club he would not play in pre-season after a £1m offer was rejected, although Davies, talking to the official website, insists that a shin injury is keeping the defender out: 'I can confirm that Kelvin has got a shin injury which has forced him to miss the last couple of games.
'It would be difficult for him to go on strike when he's carrying an injury because he can't play anyway.'
A club spokesman backed up the Forest managers' comments: 'we can confirm that Kelvin has an injury.
'He took part during the pre-season trip to Portugal but since he returned he has picked up a shin injury and that is the reason he has not played.
'We have no idea where these stories about going on strike have come from.'
A line on the 'reported' offer from Celtic was not offered, although Davies has since confirmed, to the BBC, that there is interest in the 24-year-old.


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Got out on the Pugs today to try my 'normal' off road morning loop. Snow was mixed from mashed potatoes to hardpack to just a dusting. I was running relatively high pressure @ 10 psi to make decent time on the paved and bike path connecting portions – which meant plenty of hike a bike in the mashed show full of footprints.
I had wanted to connect through the Intervale – but high water covered part of the farm road on my exit. I'd guess there was 30′ of 3′ deep water to cross – not something I was prepared to do… the nearby Winooski was inches from the tops of it's banks.


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'Writing a book is not difficult'
The Guide spoke to Hrishikesh Bhagwat who is out with his first book, Life's Cricket, which was recently launched in the city by cricketer Kedar Jadhav
Pune-based author Hrishikesh Bhagwat is out with his first book, Life's Cricket. The central protagonist of the book is Aarav Patil, an ambitious boy who is a brilliant academician and a talented cricketer. This book revolves around his life and how he balances his career and cricketing life. The GUIDE caught up with the author:
Young engineer to author
I have done my Mechanical Engineering from Wadia College. I love reading books and I have also written articles in my school and college magazines. I realised that writing a book is not difficult and I should follow my instinct. So, I started writing Life's Cricket while I was in my second year of engineering. Now after more than two years, it's complete and published. I am inspired by international authors such as JK Rowling and Conan Doyle. I also admire Indian authors like Amish Tripathi.
First-time author
Being a first-time author, you need to take a lot of efforts. But if you have done proper research and are dedicated enough, you can also be quite good. I have to thank my family members and friends for supporting me through this journey. I am already planning my next story but as of now I am looking forward to my admission in the US. My book had taken a backseat for a while but I am working on it and it will come out soon hopefully.
Life's Cricket, Hrishikesh Bhagwat, Good Times Books, `125. Available at Reliance Book Stores and online bookmarts.


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Luna Nuda
The Italian Luna Nuda (Naked Moon) wine project is the result of modern technology, which made it possible to design, print and launch the Luna Nuda Pinot Grigio and Chianti labels by a team based on three continents.
Destined for the US market only, the label was designed by Fireworks Design based in South Africa and was produced and printed by the Nistri Wine Co in Tuscany, and imported by CWV wine distributors in the USA.
Close collaboration via Skype and e-mail made communication a joy, even with the time difference between the three parties.


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[Video] Simple Yet Effective Remedies For Anxiety!
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International Visitors Take Pointers from Nonprofit Management Program
Posted: September 21, 2001 at 1:00 am, Last Updated: November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am
By Elena Barbre
Two weeks ago it was three journalists from Colombia, last week it was two nongovernmental organization leaders from Japan, and this week–until the Sept. 11 attacks postponed their visit–it was to be two university professors and a nongovernmental organization leader from Poland. These international visitors to the Arlington Campus all have something in common–they are here to learn more about the art of nonprofit management.
The Department of State brings these professionals to the United States through various programs designed to give them learning opportunities on different aspects of our society, says Patricia Lewis, manager of the Department of Public and International Affairs' nonprofit management studies program, which is housed at the Arlington Campus. "They come to George Mason to find out more about the nonprofit sector and how it works so they can bring this knowledge back to their countries."
They've come to the right place. George Mason was the first in the country to offer a comprehensive curriculum in nonprofit management, designed to prepare leaders for the nonprofit sector. The rich source of nonprofit activity in the Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia region make this program an outstanding source of nonprofit education, says Lewis.
In addition to telling the visitors about the university's program, she discusses with them everything from nongovernmental organization relations with the press to the current state of the nonprofit sector to the management of environmental nonprofits.


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Aerobic Conditioning and Target Heart Rate
Aerobic conditioning is the ability of the heart, lungs and circulatory system to supply oxygen and nutrients to the working muscles. People have different aerobic fitness levels. What training zone you should exercise in depends on many things: your fitness level, age, underlying medical conditions, fitness goals and if you are in a recovery phase of your program, just to name a few.


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