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The new Mayor of Hertsmere has led a flag-raising ceremony, ahead of Armed Forces Day on Saturday.
The Mayor, Councillor Carey Keates, was joined by council staff, councillors, members of the Royal British Legion and Rabbi Salasnik at the ceremony.
Across the United Kingdom, similar flag-raising ceremonies were taking place in a universal show of support to honour Britain's armed forces.
Councillor Keates said: "Now, more than ever, it is appropriate to recognise and remember the contribution of our armed forces, securing our safety and those of our children. It was a tremendous privilege to lead Hertsmere's flag-raising ceremony as one of my first official duties as the borough's mayor."
A bugler, Adrian Temple, played the last post, followed by a minute's silence, which was observed outside the civic offices in Borehamwood
Pictured from left to right are: The Mayor, Councillor Carey Keates; The Mayoress, Mrs Shirley Keates; President of Borehamwood's Royal British Legion, Bill Davies; the bugler, Adrian Temple; Deputy Mayoress, Mrs Pam Worster; Deputy Mayor, Councillor Martin Worster and the Mayor's Chaplain, Rabbi Salasnik.


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Richard Phillips, the captain of the Maersk Alabama who was held hostage by Somali pirates, didn't realise he was being rescued by the US navy until he heard an American accent.
"I didn't know what happened," Phillips said in an interview with NBC's Matt Lauer. "I can tell you what I thought happened. But I didn't think it had anything to do with military … I thought it was a disagreement."
"For me it felt like five minutes. It was probably seven, eight seconds. I have no idea. Time was fractured for me. So it felt very long for me. It probably indeed wasn't," Phillips said.
The captain also reiterated the pirates never gained control of the Maersk Alabama and praised his crew: "There were acts of heroism on the part of the crew. They got one of the pirates into some darkened space, stabbed him in the hand and overpowered him. Chief mate Shane Murphy was integral to them never getting control of the ship."
Phillips talked about the days he was stuck on on the lifeboat: "It was very, very hot on that lifeboat. You are soaked in sweat. You're dirty. When the sun came up, I sort of dreaded the sun because of the heat, and it would be up then for the next 12 to 13 hours. I looked forward to the sun going down. I am from Vermont. I like the cold weather."
After the rescue, Phillips said he still couldn't comprehend what had transpired: "I was in elation and I was in limbo, away from the lifeboat [and] coming up next to the navy ship with some military people in the boat. I was still trying to get over what happened."
The captain commended the commandos who rescued him: "These Seals and the navy did an impossible job. They're unbelievable people. We really owe it to the military for what they do day in and day out that we never even hear about."
Phillips's revealing interview came as Richard E Hicks, chief cook of the Maersk Alabama, filed a lawsuit against the companies that own the ship and provide the crew. Hicks alleges the businesses ignored requests to improve safety measures for vessels sailing along the Somali coast.

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26 May 2011
After starting the year 2-10, the Red Sox have gone 25-12 and now stand 5 games over .500 at 27-22.
The reason for the turnaround is simple, just about everyone is playing better. Yes, I know, a very complicated answer.
Through May 11, the Red Sox had posted the following offensive line: .256/.333/.400/.733. Well, just 2 weeks later, they have a .267/.343/.424/.767 line. Pretty good improvement in a short period of time. The pitching has improved as well: 4.40/1.34 on May 11 and now a 4.08/1.31.
A few bullpen implosions notwithstanding, this team is playing very well.
During this stretch, there has been a ton of roster turnover:
Josh Reddick – promoted.
Darnell McDonald – DL.
Hideki Okajima – DFA, cleared waivers and outrighted to Pawtucket.
Drew Sutton promoted.
Daniel Nava DFA'd to clear room for Sutton on the 40-man.
Marco Scutaro shelved on the DL.
Jose Iglasias promoted and subsequently sent back down.
Kevin Millwood (our savior) signed to a minor league deal.
Franklin Morales received in a trade.
Michael Bowden called up and subsequently sent back down.
Scott Atchison promoted.
Dan Wheeler activated off DL.
Daisuke Matsuzaka to the DL.
Wow, that's a bunch of moves.
I'm obviously happy with the way the team has performed but there are a few issue to address:
The bullpen hasn't worked they it was supposed to. Daniel Bard has not been what I'd expected what with 4 losses already, Dan Wheeler has been forgettable. Bobby Jenks has been horrid but maybe injuries are the reason.
On the other hand, Matt Albers has been great (his last start the exception) as has Jonathan Papelbon (performing like 2007) and recently promoted Rich Hill has been fantastic, providing some key innings of relief.
Going into the season, it was expected that Jenks would pitch the 7th, Bard the 8th and Papelbon the 9th. Well, when 2/3 of that equation are underperforming/hurt, you need a fallback. I have been frustrated with Terry Francona's insistance on pitching Bard as much as he has. Bard has appeared in 24 of 49 games and for a younger, extreme fastball pitcher, this is a recipe for Tommy John surgery. Time to back off Bard and figure out other options. If Dan Wheeler can't handle it, try Atchison, if Atchison can't hack it, use Albers more in the 8th. Mix and match and try to get more than 1 guy able to handle 8th inning duties.
Bullpens are always a chemisty experiment to be sure, but if you have 6 guys in the pen, use them all, otherwise find someone else you trust.
24 – Bard
20 – Papelbon
13 – Albers
13 – Wheeler
12 – Aceves (includes 1 start)
12 – Wakefield (includes 3 starts)
11 – Jenks
11 – Lester (all starts)
I threw Lester in there to show you that Francona has used some of his relievers as little as Lester. I'm not as worried about how little he has used some pitchers, rather I'm worried about Bard's workload. To use Bard that much is irresponsible and going to lead to health trouble.


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When it comes time to sell a house, the general wisdom is to clear up the clutter and prepare it in a manner that appeals to prospective buyers. Sometimes this means moving furniture out and sometimes it means bringing new furniture in. Rarely, if ever, does it involve a huge stuffed bear. But when times are tough, it's time to get creative.
The Voyeur section of the New York Daily News recently featured this house for sale, and while I am not in the market, the photos caught my eye. Robbin Richardson, a real estate agent in Raleigh, NC, decided to do something a little different to make it stand out in a tough market. She had purchased a large stuffed bear for her grandchildren and decided it was the perfect accessory. After snapping pics of the bear in all types of domestic poses she went a step further and used a 'Goldilocks' theme in the listing, captioning each photo accordingly.
If nothing else, the photos are fun to look at. But what do you think? Effective? Inspiring? Too goofy?
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- "Baskets" is a half-hour comedy
- It tells the story of an aspiring professional clown
- Galifianakis co-wrote it with Louis C.K
FX has given a series order to "Baskets," a half-hour comedy starring "The Hangover's" Zach Galifianakis and hailing from recent Emmy winner Louis C.K.
The comedy tells the story of Chip Baskets (Galifianakis), a man who dares to follow his dream of becoming a professional clown, but must join the local rodeo after failing to get into a prestigious clown school in Paris.
"Baskets" was co-written by executive producers Galifianakis, C.K., and director Jonathan Krisel ("Portlandia"), who will serve as showrunner. Blair Breard, Dave Becky, Marc Gurvitz, and Andrea Pett-Joseph will also serve as executive producers.
"Zach Galifianakis, Louis C.K. and Jonathan Krisel have created an absolutely brilliant show," said Eric Schrier, one of the presidents of original programming at FX. "To say Zach's portrayal of the lead character Chip Baskets is hilarious/unique/riveting/fascinating would be an understatement. We can't wait for the world to meet him."
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Obama Allows Anti-American Song to be Played at State Dinner for China
January 23, 2011 | Filed Under Anti-Americanism, Barack Obama, Business, Capitalism, China, Democrats/Leftists, Free Trade, George W. Bush, Liberals, President, Warner Todd Huston | 5 Comments
-By Warner Todd Huston
The Epoch Times has a stunner of a story for January 22. Unbeknownst to most Americans, China insulted the United States right in front of Obama and the world by having its nationalist pianist, Lang Lang, play a Chinese propaganda song that called Americans "jackals" during the Chinese sponsored concert during the recent state dinner in Washington D.C. Chinese nationalists have been hailing this stick in the eye of the U.S. since it occurred at the state dinner on January 19.
There is little doubt that Obama knew this was going to happen, but that he had no problem with it fits neatly with his world apology tour, his three years of apologizing for the United States in foreign lands, his bowing and scraping (literally) before kings and tyrants the world over, and his constant need to punish this country.
The song was titled "My Homeland" and is famous for appearing in the Chinese propaganda movie Battle on Shangganling Mountain, a film about the Korean War. In the song, American troops are called "jackals" that are "greeted" by Chinese "hunting rifles."
The report says that there is no way to know if adding the song to the playlist was pianist Lang Lang's own idea — and he claims it was — but it is impossible to believe that he just added it by himself with the Chinese government unaware of his plan. The propaganda song certainly serves China's purpose, to be sure.
Lang Lang has been chortling about his propaganda coup for several days saying that playing the song would "help us, as Chinese people, feel extremely proud of ourselves."
The Epoch Times played it diplomatically and did not speculate on whether the Obama Administration knew that Lang Lang was going to play the anti-American tune, but there is little doubt that it was known. Does anyone believe that the Obama administration would have been so slipshod as to not have known? Who believes that the Obama administration would not have been aware of every song being played that night?
Commie throughout China have been playing this as a wonderful success.
The phrase "right place, right time, right song" echoes Chinese propaganda and is a declaration of victory over the United States. Chinese have been taught that the United States lost the Korean War. A U.S. general is quoted in the propaganda as describing the Korean War as being "the wrong war at the wrong time in the wrong place with the wrong enemy," which is taken as an admission of defeat. In fact, the quote is from Gen. Omar N. Bradley testifying to Congress as to why the United States should not extend the Korean War into China.
This sort of underhanded, hateful behavior is precisely why President George W. Bush did not invite the red Chinese to any state dinners or big functions during his administration. Bush knew that the Chinese will take every opportunity to insult the U.S. and he didn't want to give them that platform.
The fact is that the Chinese are not America's friend. They aren't even a friendly rival. They consider themselves to be an open enemy of America. They have said so repeatedly. Sadly Obama has allowed this dangerous enemy to walk all over us yet again.
But with Obama's contempt for the United States often on public view, it is not surprising that he had played his part in facilitating this Chinese propaganda victory.
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We all need to lean on Congress, and especially the Senate, to turn up the heat on Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who is trying to shove cabinet appointments down the country's throat without adequate ethics/background checks. The Ethics Committee has filed a formal complaint that many of Trump's cabinet picks are scheduled for Senate confirmation hearings this week, yet their basic background and ethics checks have not been completed. This is unprecedented and dangerous.
A sample letter is below. Customize it and email away…and CALL your Senator as well. We beat the GOP last week when they tried to kill the independent ethics committee on a midnight vote. We buried them under a tsunami of phone calls last week. Let's keep up the hustle and score another victory.
If your Senator is a Democrat, send the email to the state or national GOP party headquarters. They ARE concerned that they might be overstepping on ethics. Let's keep them worried.
The usual tips apply. Couch your missives so that these doofuses understand they are losing votes with this nonsense. Ergo, check the partisan bile at the door, but be hard hitting.
Dear Senator:
I was profoundly disturbed to learn of Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's plan to fast track Senate cabinet confirmation hearings in the Senate before standard ethics reviews are complete. After being stung last week by Congress' midnight attempt to end the independent ethics committee, I am shocked to see the GOP yet again skirting ethics for political gain by short-circuiting the "advise and consent" role of the Senate in confirming cabinet appointees.
I suppose rushing appointments through hearings will help the GOP avoid embarrassing questions. Based on public outcry this weekend, I am certain I speak for millions of Americans in urging you to slow down the process. The public would like to hear answers to those difficult questions from proposed cabinet appointees.
Where has the party of Family Values and morality gone? You have become toadies to the filthy rich, and you are happy to sidestep ethics for your cronies. Your leadership does not appear to give one whit for conflicts of interest, much less the core competency of these cabinet appointees. Shame on you. And shame on the GOP.
I am not fond of the deep partisan divide rending our country; but given the GOP's deplorable actions in the last few weeks, I am rapidly coming to believe that a vote for any Republican, for any office at all, is not in my, or the country's, best interest. Your actions are shameful, and run against Mr. Trump's campaign promise to be the candidate of working Americans.
It's important to note that the GOP's actions are troubling ethics experts from BOTH sides of the aisle. I will remind you of the public words of Trevor Potter, the Republican head of the FEC and a long time advisor to President Bush on ethics (quote reported by The Hill and the Wall Street Journal):
"This is unprecedented This suggests that there has been a real breakdown between the transition and the Office of Government Ethics."
Do you really no longer care? Please, stop the partisan shenanigans. Show America you care about ethics. Give us valid, considered confirmation hearings.


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Broadband connections on the Northern Isles and far north are to be improved through an £8m investment from BT.
The company said it would lay cables from Inverness, through Easter Ross and Caithness, and replace the microwave radio link with Orkney and Shetland.
It said broadband speeds from early next year should be up to double those which are currently available.
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Many times my 30 day graph in the dashboard area doesn't appear. Then just when I have given up on it there it is again.
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are you on dial-up? i can see my graph no problems on dial-up, but sometimes bad connection make it hard to load.
if your graph turns up on and off, well, maybe you can report to feedback.
and please don't type the thread title in all caps, it's rude and sounds like you're "shouting". =)
Last time, I knew, your internet provider (I can see your IP address) used proxy servers. It may be a bad cache. If it was failing to actually load, you would get an error message. It comes up from time to time.
You sure solved the problem Mike. Thanks. And I didn't know that caps meant anything. sorry.
Not a problem. If you haven't done so, please try doing a forced reload of the stat page. Also checking your Quicktime install and see if it needs to be updated might be helpful. Sorry that I forgot that bit. Yesterday was kind of full. :)
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Now that hobby is leading to an attempt to pay our health insurance. Which is a polite way of saying that I am now selling photo notecards. Please take a look at the following photos, as they are among the photos I've made into cards.
They make great gifts, especially for Valentine's Day, hint hint. Or for sending money to your college-attending spawn. Or you can save them and say you knew me waaaaaaay before I became a famous photographer. Sadly, that usually happens after the artist dies, but what an investment, eh?!
Single cards at the gift or drugstore are $5.00 each and up. Mine are only $14 for a set of eight 4X6 blank cards (which is only about $1.80 per card), plus shipping costs. I don't charge a scammy "handling fee;" I actually lose a few pennies on shipping, but it's easier for you if I round off.
Shipping for 1 set = $1.50
Shipping for 2 sets – $2.00
Shipping for 3 sets = $2.50
Just add .50 shipping for each set. These are U.S. postal prices. Anything else, you just have to ask and I'll check at the post office. Notify me at firstname.lastname@example.com with the number of sets you'd like. See how easy it is to enjoy California without paying airfare? I'm thoughtful that way.
Alexandra Williams, MA
In some ways the answer seems simple; we just should tell these women to make time, right? Of course, you and I both know the answer isn't that simple, partly because the question isn't that simple.
What do I mean by that? In truth, the question isn't necessarily a plea for solutions (though we have many solutions; some are listed below and some are linked to in this post and through the pictures). Before giving some answers about substituting A (Inactivity) for B (Activity) in ways that don't add time demands to your day, let's take a look at some of the actual meanings behind the question:
I know I need to exercise, but I don't want to, so I've made my day super busy so I can feel less guilty about not exercising.
I'm hoping you'll tell me I'm okay, and that I don't need to exercise.
Other people think I should exercise, but I don't really agree, so I'm kicking this can down the road.
I actually hate to exercise, so please say you have an easy, "magic pill" solution that doesn't involve sweating, exertion or a change of clothes.
And certainly, some want our expert input so they can make healthy changes to their routine.
Here's how you can discern whether you're truly invested in finding a solution – after reading our suggestions, see if you've implemented any of them over the next two weeks. If so, you truly wish to make some changes. If not, you may be more comfortable choosing guilt, procrastination or plain old avoidance. As a person who is the full-time caretaker for two people, I can definitely say that there are times when it's truly impossible to get in some "me" exercise time. And… as a person who's a full-time caretaker for two people, I can also say that being too busy for exercise every single day for weeks, months or years is a choice.
Recently I've posted quite a few pictures and scopes (videos on an app called Periscope – please follow me at @AlexandraFunFit), and gotten lots of comments about how I must be on a permanent vacation because I'm always out and about, walking around. No. I'm just finding a solution that works for me while I wait around for the people I drive. Walking and taking pictures and doing my scopes keeps me fit, not just physically, but also mentally. My stress level is under control for two reasons: 1 – I am outdoors walking, which means I am exercising AND getting the benefits of nature; and 2 – I made a conscious choice to do something that takes my mind off the many hours I am required to drive and wait and drive and wait and drive and wait. That choice gives me a feeling of control.
What tips would you add to the short list above?
P.S. Do you see the Ent holding up the tree and raising his arms and face to the sky in this picture? Look again.
by Alexandra Williams, MA (don't forget to follow me on Periscope for my travel and fitness videos)
Whether it's the feeling of being at one with nature, the smells, the sounds, the feeling of being a small part of a big world, or just escaping from the "grind" for a few minutes, a walk outside is a mood improver. Go dopamines, go. Swim with the endorphins.A walk outside is a mood improver. Click To Tweet
Think how calm and peaceful you feel walking in a misty fog, or how centering it is to be out alone at dawn or dusk. Have you ever walked in the rain and inhaled the smell of the earth and water? Have you stormed out of the house in a bad mood, only to return refreshed and recovered after a walk around the block to "cool off?"
When we were kids (5 kids, to be specific), my mom would make us go outside whenever we'd start to fight with each other. She'd also tell us to take a walk around the block (which only had 3 houses on it) when we were upset or sad. Somehow she intuitively knew the power of a walk outside. Or she just wanted us out of her hair. Or both.
In any case, I'm fortunate because I live in Santa Barbara, where almost every walk has a gorgeous view. So even though I know an indoor treadmill will give me lots of fitness and health benefits, I will never give up my outdoor walks. Because they give me mental health benefits. And a chance to set aside my responsibilities for a while.
Enjoy these pictures taken on some of my adventures. Then get yourself outside and take your own pictures.
Read my sister's post about 3 Ways to Work Out Naturally. You'll understand why "nature" is the root of "naturally." You'll also find out why I asked about the blue sea and sky.
Alexandra Williams, MA
No matter where you live, walking outside is beneficial, even if you have to strap on snowshoes on the first day of Fall! And the nice thing about where you live is that your town has a few hiking paths that only locals seems to know about. Santa Barbara is no exception. Even though we'll never get a chance to strap on snowshoes (well, we can strap them on, but we can't walk around on snow on them unless we drive far away), we at least have the benefit of some fantastic walking spots. I'm going to share three that will put you "in the know" for the day you come to town: one on the beach, one at a lake, and one in the mountains.
From late October to late February you can see the monarch butterflies in this preserve that has 137 acres of open space. Parking and admission are free, and docents give educational talks on the weekends during butterfly season.
Right next to the 101 freeway, this park has a lake, easy walking trail, wooden bridge over the reeds, a railroad museum and Stow House (the oldest frame house in the Goleta Valley).
High above Santa Barbara, you get here by driving to the top of Hwy 154 (the Pass), and turning left onto West Camino Cielo. One of the few easily accessible boulder fields (we've taken a 4 year old and 84 year old), you follow a trail in for ¼ mile, then climb on, in, over, and even inside the rock outcroppings. Or just have a picnic and watch the sunset.
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The Wine Bloggers Conference was held here in S.B. County over the weekend. As presenters, Kymberly and I were invited to participate in the events. The first weekend highlight was visiting five Solvang tasting rooms, followed by dinner at Cecco Ristorante and gelato at Café Dolce. I'm going to list the 5 tasting rooms so that you can visit them when you come to Solvang.
The Good Life
Carivintâs Winery
Lucas & Lewellen
Every single one of them had very outgoing, personable owners. The fact that I know very little about wine was not a deterrent to my experience. I just tuned out the wine talk (you need a translator if you're not a wine person) and focused on the taste. Turns out I'm a Gewürztraminer and port person (I discovered this at Presidio).
The second highlight was driving an Aston Martin. I had planned to drive the DB9 (seen just below), but got distracted by the blue color of the Vanquish. My son got to go in the Rapide.
We found out that Aston Martin does tour events too. They have a Pebble Beach – Lake Tahoe – Yosemite event coming up in August. Fast cars and mountain roads. I'll wait for
James Bond Daniel Craig to pick me up.
The event was based at Bacara Resort, so we took a walk along the beach afterward. No matter what car you drive, or whether you do or don't stay at the resort, the beach is open to the public. People think it's private, but locals know it's not, so you might like to add Haskell's Beach to your visit.
The third highlight was a tour of some of the wine rooms in Santa Barbara – first in El Paseo downtown, followed by the funk zone. We got around the funk zone via surreys. Did you know you can rent surreys, Segways, scooters, skates and bikes (of course) down by the beach?
And pedaling the surrey counts as exercise. I'll link to the places that hosted us, and let you decide for yourself which of their wines you prefer.
Au Bon Climat
Grassini Family Vineyards
Margerum Wine Co. & MWC32
Jamie Slone Wines (opening next month, but we got a sneak peek)
C'est Cheese (they sell a huge variety of world cheeses and wine, so get a sandwich to complement your tasting adventures)
Fox Wine Co. (lots of art too)
Municipal Winemakers (my favorite for the vibe – they are in a former scuba shop, complete with swimming pool behind the wall)
Deep Sea (which is over the water on Stearns Wharf)
If beautiful cars, beaches, and people (that's me, in case you're confused), plus wineries galore don't tempt you to come visit Santa Barbara, then you are jaded I tell you, jaded. FYI, Santa Barbara isn't known for jade, unless it's the color of the sea. While you're here, come take our exercise classes so you can speed along during your surrey ride.
Did I mention I won a bottle of wine during the conference? Yeah, I win good stuff. Oh, and standing by an Aston Martin makes you look like a model. See what it did for me?
Kymberly Williams-Evans, MA
Last month, Alexandra and I were invited to Santa Barbara County's newest week long wellness resort. With accommodations at the world class Bacara Resort, and adventures throughout the county, we left Sky Ranch Fitness quite impressed with the level of passion, instructor quality, and commitment to improving guests' healthy living habits.
We especially loved the looooong, calorie burning hikes to places even we had not seen in our 30+ years living in Santa Barbara. Starting our day at 6:15 with a stretch or "foundation" class was worth waking for. Ending the day with a massage, or visit to a local winery for an exclusive dinner with a top level chef made me feel pampered and almost ready to move to a ranch. Or to have a personal chef at the very least.
However, it was the daily 3 hour hikes I really loved. Ok, maybe at the time as we were going uphill, both ways, in the heat, forever and ever, I might have moaned and whimpered a bit. And sung the Gilligan's Island song. A Three Hour Tour. From coastline to mountain to meadow, Sky Ranch Fitness Spa took us on trails they had spent months researching and culling to provide the perfect options for a range of guest levels.
The hikes were so lovely and the staff so encouraging, offering so many great water bottles biomechanical walking tips, that a FUN thought occurred to me. Would it be ok to bring Kila princess doggie number one best and most loyal pup in the whole wide world who lives to run and walk and move and groove, as she still needed her daily walk? (Confession – I also did not want to have to miss the Sky Ranch afternoon classes, drive home, and walk Kila after spending the day exercising.) Or would it be tacky and intrusive to be THAT person who had to bring her dog along? So I asked Sky Ranch owner, Stuart Gildred plus checked with the other hikers. who all said "no prob." Yeah, we had a great group of comrades the week Alexandra and I were at Sky Ranch Fitness! Since Tuesday's hike took place on owner, Stuart's private ranch, it seemed the perfect day to pack Kila in the Sky Ranch van and tote her along.
As Kila's human guardian, I knew she would be easy to control and sweet with other people and animals. Plus I keep a sharp eye on her as she zips up hill and down dale. Except for that one minute I lost sight of her (possibly due to some heavy breathing on my part on a steep hill that necessitated a "photo opp" stop.) The fink! In fewer than 60 seconds of unsupervised excitement, that rat's patootie of a pup found the freshest –as in wet, greenish brown, and still fermenting — cow pie ever. And rolled in it. A lot. All over. As in totally covered in sticky, stinky, socially unacceptable poop. Remember we came in a van? How was Mz Stank Thang going to get home?
Yes, she and I were facing social pariah status. Here is where you get an example of the level of service the Sky Ranch Fitness Spa offers. As we sweated our way back down the trail to Stuart's ranch and the van waiting to take us back to an amazing lunch at the Bacara Resort, Stuart came up big! He brought over his hose to wash off some of the semi-dry, half squishy and still wet poop that could have fertilized an entire field. Then he fetched several towels from his personal stash. Towels I suggested would not recover from the duty they were about to perform. Towels that no human will want to touch ever again despite the cute, pink horsey theme they had going on.
And to top it off, the Sky Ranch staff and Stuart would not let me rinse, stash, pay for, nor burn them. They allowed me to abandon them in the parking lot where they said they'd take care of it. Trust me that these no pink horsies showed through the brown and green layers any more. Like the 1987 movie, these were Untouchables. And Kila was still Unpettable. But van Acceptable.
My point is that if you go to Sky Ranch Fitness, you will get this level of service, attention, and kindness of heart. From the Bacara maid to the certified fitness instructors to the owner himself, the Sky Ranch staff had our best interests in mind from morning to night. You will play hard and be rewarded for it. Though it's only fair that you wash your own poop covered dog.
And now for some pictures of our week to really make you want to come to Santa Barbara! And maybe even to move more than usual as we head into summer.
As I haven't gone to a wine-tasting in at least 20 years, and when I did it was as the designated driver, I was hopeful that I would blend in (haha, see that little joke there – One Wine is all about wine blends). Just in case my lack of knowledge was embarrassingly apparent, I brought along a ringer to help me. Turns out, the winemakers were quite friendly; not at all snooty or over my head.
I happen to live in Southern California's wine country. As I live at the top of a mountain pass that leads from S.B. to Santa Ynez, I see the tour jeeps and buses loaded with visitors headed to the wineries every weekend. I mention this in case you decide to come to S.B., stop at Whole Foods for picnic items, then come up and over the Pass for a tour.
Weekend travel aside, I was a bit trepidatious when I walked into the wine section at Whole Foods for the event, as I actually felt a bit of an imposter. What if someone asked me about "legs" or "nose" or any other body part associated with wine knowledge? So I did what I do at fancy restaurants when there are too many fork choices – I watched what other people did and copied them. First thing learned: the mason jars were for pouring out any extra wine in your glass when you're done tasting. Second thing learned; lots of snacks available!!!
Actually, I learned a lot. One Wine is a collaborative effort between the So. Cal. Whole Foods markets and specific Central California winemakers. The wines selected to be part of the One Wine label are not only affordable, but also produced locally, by hand, in small batches, and support the local economy and land stewardship. For this event, Margerum Wine Company, Ampelos Cellars, Hearst Ranch Winery, and Sextant Wines were on hand.
I tried the 2013 Margerum Rosé (Grenache, Counoise, Cinsault), the 2013 Margerum White Blend (Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc), the 2012 Sextant Zinfandel (Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Syrah), and the 2013 Ampelos Rosé) Syrah, Riesling, Grenache), in that order. If that's the wrong tasting order, oh well. I kind of did a circle around the room. And I asked why Petite Sirah has an "I," while Syrah has a "Y," and learned it has something to do with them being completely different, yet somehow related way back when. Hmm, might have to do some follow-up work on that explanation.
When I confessed my lack of wine knowledge, Rebecca Work, co-owner of Ampelos Cellars advised me to only concern myself with three questions: 1 – Is it yummy; 2 – Do I lick my lips; and 3 – Do I want more? If that's all it takes, I'm now a connoisseur! As part of my extensive wine knowledge, I'll share an interesting tidbit. Ampelos Cellars is the first vineyard (2009) in the U.S. to be certified in all three categories: biodynamic, sustainable, and organic.
I can't say which of these wines you'll like, but I ended up buying some of the Margerum Rosé.
And right on the label it says only 224 cases were produced. So if you want some of this year's One Wine blends, you should probably hurry to one of the So. Cal. Whole Foods markets for these Spring 2014 releases. I left a few cases for you.
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Alexandra: My physical, emotional and mental fitness is important to me. Ever since January, when I wrote about trying to lose the ten pounds that found me, I've been working hard at moving differently ("more" isn't my issue; adding interval training is) and eating smaller portions. And after comparing how many hours I worked in 2013 with how many hours I spent doing things I enjoy with friends, family, and myself, I also promised myself that I'd spend more time AWAY from the computer in 2014.
Sometimes serendipity comes along, which is how I find myself heading to a local Santa Barbara week-long fitness vacation camp with Sky Ranch Fitness.
As everything the camp offers aligns with our mission and values, we are totally jiggy with that!!! Let's lay it out for you, and you can decide whether you'd find this appealing or not. The event includes:
Kymberly: When interviewing Dr. Michael for our radio episode, Reframe Your Brain to Heal Chronic Pain, he had a comment that I latched onto as an insta-quote to share with you all:
Is that true for you? When it comes to dealing with deadline stresses, the ache of my knee arthritis, bills, my newly developed plantar fascitis, and a never-shortening "to-do" list, I don't pay attention to the calming whispers. Worries, pains, anxieties, and the feeling of fleeting time create a cacophony that's hard to turn off.
Even this amazing, fortuitous offer to attend the new Sky Ranch Fitness spa week started the chatter. "Will we alienate our readers by writing about attending such a high end resort or will mainstream midlifers see this as a retreat worth saving up for?" "Can I get all my work done in two days to be able to immerse myself in the experience for the week?" "Can I take advantage of the hikes the spa week offers given my teaching schedule or should I sub out another class?" "Will my foot and knee restrict me?"
And on and on and on. Chit chat fret fret worry drama. Doesn't this sound like I need a week off? A week that offers the time and space to allow the nurturing whispers to infiltrate? As a baby boomer, I like to think I have the age and experience to make good decisions. Finding out more about a new, local business that combines two things I hold dear — wellness and Santa Barbara County — seems like an opportunity that comes once in a lifetime.
My goal while at the Sky Fitness Ranch at the Bacara Resort, which I am stating aloud AND whispering in my head is to achieve the healing strategies Dr. Michael summarized in our radio show:
My second goal is to share that experience with you in a future post, so you can achieve the same. Maybe vicariously; maybe in person one day in Santa Barbara.
Photo credits: Stuart Gildred of Sky Ranch Fitness
Disclosure: We were not paid to talk about Sky Ranch, though we did receive the week-long adventure at a seriously discounted rate. Seriously!
Kymberly and I were invited to be part of the sponsored "What's Beautiful" campaign by Under Armour and FitFluential (in this case, this means we are being sent free Under Armour apparel to wear for the challenge). I cannot speak to Kymberly's goals or reasons for accepting the invitation (her internet is down, so her post is a-coming), but I took them up on it because I want my midlife Boomer voice to be heard when it comes to determining what beauty is.
Essentially, Under Armour has an 8-week campaign for women who want to create a goal or challenge, and we document our progress. A few of the women can win prizes, and I like winning, but my actual motivation is to show as many women as possible that beauty is not confined to the first half of the lifespan. In truth, I am acutely aware that the previous winners are all young, which either means only young women can win…or no older women are doing the challenge. So, Boom, Alexandra Quixote here to tilt at the windmill!
My video should enlighten you beyond belief, so please watch it!
If you didn't watch this very short video (why didn't you?), then you don't know that I believe beautiful to be health-related. As I put in a tweet today, if you are healthy, confident, happy, have energy, friends, and are kind, you are truly beautiful. Nothing at all related to age.
That being said, I want to ask your help. For the What's Beautiful campaign we had to choose a goal. I chose to hike up the steep, winding road that goes from the city below, up near the top of the mountain where I live. You can simply follow my progress by hitting the Follow button on my What's Beautiful profile (you might have to sign in via Facebook), or if you want to climb your own personal hill (sure, it can be metaphorical), then please join my team "Up Yours: Hill, That Is" so we can encourage each other and share our progress. I plan to hike approximately 7 miles, going from bottom to top, then back down (where my car will be waiting for me). If you want to join my "Up Yours: Hill, That Is" team, you can choose whether you want to hike up an actual hill or overcome an obstacle that's between you and better health. I especially welcome Boomer women (and their daughters).
Late last year I did a different What's Beautiful challenge (unofficially; I didn't compete) entitled Challenge Yourself to a Healthier You, and I hope you read it. I won't tell you what challenge I picked for myself, but I will say that I did accomplish it and realized that I am Awesome and Amazing in the process!
The official description of this year's What's Beautiful campaign: a community and a competition to redefine the female athlete. Under Armour invites YOU to aim high and declare a goal in their What's Beautiful competition. Complete challenges and share your journey; join teams if you like for additional challenges, support and motivation.
Please click the link above to follow my What's Beautiful profile, as well as the one to join my Up Yours team. With your help and encouragement, I will get to the top! More importantly, all the exercise will keep me healthy and beautiful for the next 50 years. If you don't agree, piss off! Wait, maybe I should have said "Up Yours!"
What is your definition of beauty?
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Kymberly: I took these photos while out on various power walks. Get fit; see nature; take pics; pair with quotes; share with you! What could be better?
This last quote–"Strive for Perfection, Not Progress"–is actually one of our favorites as it underscores our philosophy: process over an overwhelming goal; do something consistently versus do nothing or very little perfectly. We have run into so many people who say they want to be active, yet are stopped by "rules." "Go this often, do exactly this routine, in this order, at this intensity. Don't eat this; do eat that, and so on." If you are already fit, then fine tuning like this is important. But if you are minimally active then anything is better than nothing. The key is to take action in the right direction as some action begets more action.
If motivational quotes help kick start your day, then use them (as they can't be abused, really).
Alexandra: I am motivated by a quote from our colleague Dr. Michael Luan. He says, "What you move, you lose." So if you twist your upper body when you walk, your chest will get smaller. If you move from the core, you can trim your waist. You can guess which one I prefer! As to my outfit, people have been wondering what we wear besides workout clothing, so this is one outfit that motivates me to stay fit, as I love these crazy shorts and want to fit into them forever!
Blue top – Green Apple Active
Wine top & Shorts – Ann Taylor
P.S. Did you know we compiled e-books chock full of inspirational, funny, on target health and fitness quotes: 63 Motivational Quotes and 73 Exercise Quotes? For one of the e-books (Mind Your Fitness – Mojo-vational Quotes and Sayings) we collaborated with one of best online motivators we know, Heather Frey of SmashFit. You can get our "30 Quotes to Fit You" e-book free by when you purchase any of the other documents. This compilation gives you a progressive quote a day for a month so you can stay on track when you start a new workout effort.
Also free via my Pinterest board, Quotes: Motivation and Exercise are a few Inspirational quotes like the three above. Why not follow us on Pinterest while you're at it? KymberlyFunFit Pinterest and AlexandraFunFit Pinterest


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Hola friends! I know it has been a while since I graced these pages with an article, but there have been things going on. I am not going to go into it here, as it is not the time or the place, but rest assured, I am back with more hard hitting articles, and the usual childish humour I hope you have all come to enjoy.
I have been thinking about a lot of stuff lately, one of the things I thought about after one particularly hideous nightmare was, "what if I couldn't get snus? Ever!". After waking in a cold sweat, I came downstairs and went through my usual insomnia ritual, I took a pinch of snuff, made a herbal tea (don't judge me) and then took another toot of snuff.
You may have recently seen in the news and on SnusCentral.org that the EU is suing Denmark for continuing to sell snus. Denmark sells snus? Isn't snus banned throughout the EU with the exception of Sweden? Well, yes and no; yes in that it is banned, but Denmark has continued to sell loose snus.
How has this happened I hear you cry? Well loose snus was legal in Denmark despite the TPD banning oral tobacco that wasn't chewed, only portion snus was banned (I can't actually work that one out and I haven't found anything online saying why).
Denmark decided to enact legislation banning the sale of loose snus by March 2013 following a threat from the EU in October 2012 to haul them before the courts for continuing to allow the sale of snus. Denmark put the proposal before its parliament and they voted to not ban snus. The simply were not going to be bullied by the EU so loose snus sales continued....
Guten tag snusers,
I have just come back from a rather excellent trip to Berlin, the capital of Germany. I go at least once a year as it is, quite simply, one of my favorite cities in the world.
It has always been one of my favorite places to visit. History and culture aside, there is a vibe about Berlin that I have only felt in a very few cities in the world.
Berlin holds a special significance for me, I am of the generation that learnt about East and West Germany in school, a divided Germany, and then witnessed unification. I can still remember 9th November 1989 and watching the Berlin wall fall on TV.
I have been to Berlin whilst the wall was up and after it fell. The wall has always held a massive fascination for me; seeing two very different worlds, side by side, separated by a wall (and the death strips) was just mind blowing.
The graffiti on the wall always intrigued me. It told so many stories, had so many messages for the oppressed people of the east, it always left a lasting impression on me.
I have made it a personal mission of mine to visit Berlin at least once a year for every year that I am on this earth. Every time I always manage to experience something new and every time it looks different...
Happy New Year snusers,
I hope you all had a great Christmas and New Year and that 2014 brings you everything you desire! As I am now starting to come out of a 2 week alcohol haze that would embarrass even Moe, I thought it time to do something else with my time other than drink.
Fans of General Snus will no doubt have heard about the new General Variation snus being released very soon. Larry has written an excellent article with all the info you need to know. I, for one, am excited about it but due to the snus ban remaining in effect following the TPD revisions (nothing set in stone just yet from what I know), the Swedish government not standing up and demanding the EU snus ban be lifted and instead simply accepting no ban on flavours (a very, well if it doesn't affect us then I don't care attitude), I won't be trying it anytime soon. A long weekend in Sweden is called for.
Hola chicos,
In September me and my long suffering other half took a well earned holiday to Spain, our destination, the wonderful city of Barcelona! I strongly suggest that you visit Catelonia's capital city. There is a great vibe to this city and we enjoyed it so much, we are going back again this year.
We decided to take in some late summer sun in Barcelona. We got a great deal on hotels and flights in November 2012; also my other half has never been to Spain, ever!
This is a person who regularly traveled the world with work and has lived and worked in Germany before, yet never visited Spain! I on the other hand, have had the pleasure of visiting Spain on a number of occasions, including Barcelona, so for once I was acting as tour guide.
In a nutshell we had a great time, I even managed to come back a slightly darker shade of pasty white!
We had long lunches, and even longer dinners late into the evening in typical Spanish style, i.e. lots of beer and finishing at around 1am, plenty of cafe solo and cafe con letche.
One thing that hasn't changed in my many visits is the very normal way in which people in the Mediterranean sit in a cafe or bar and smoke like chimneys! When I smoked, I was one of them.
Bonjour snusers,
June was a very special week for me, I managed to tick off an entry on my bucket list, I saw Megadeth live in an intimate setting and not at a festival or arena, I was so close to Dave Mustaine his sweat landed on me!
I have seen Megadeth live plenty of times, but it has always been at a festival or on an arena tour That connection that you feel with a live band when it is up close and personal is somewhat lost. Not so at the Manchester Academy on 5th June 2013, Megadeth tore the place up!
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Neftali Feliz Comparisons
Much has been made of Neftali Feliz officially being moved to the rotation. The addition of Joe Nathan was a dual move to free Feliz from the bullpen. With that move, many writers ran to the narrative that Feliz has a lot of history against him, in that he blew a monumental save in Game 6 of the World Series.
They compared Feliz to Byung-Hyun Kim who blew back to back saves in Game 4 and 5 in the 2001 World Series. The Diamondbacks prevailed, in spite of Kim, over the Yankees to win in seven. They claimed that Kim's career was never the same; all while overlooking that 2002 was Kim's best season of his career going to his only All-Star Game and posting his highest WAR (wins of replacement) of 3.9.
I just want to bring you the truth. Now, I don't intend to tell you how well Feliz will pitch next year. I will, however, lay the numbers of comparable pitchers to the situation the Feliz now faces to see what we can draw from it.
Byung-Hyun Kim 4 seasons of relief [279 IP] [347 K] [1.1 WHIP] /// Career: [ERA 4.42] [1.37] [W-L 54-60]
Ryan Dempster 4 seasons of relief [253 IP] [229 K] [1.4 WHIP] /// Career: [ERA 4.41] [WHIP 1.45] [W-L 112-116]
Vicente Padilla 2 seasons of relief [101 IP] [80 K] [1.5 WHIP] /// Career: [ERA 4.31] [WHIP 1.37] [W-L 104-90]
Kelvim Escobar 2 seasons of relief [110.2 IP ] [108 K] [1.4 WHIP] /// Career: [ERA 4.15] [WHIP 1.37][ W-L 101-91]
Derek Lowe 5 seasons of relief [484 IP] [370 K] [ 1.2 WHIP] /// Career: [ERA 3.94] [WHIP 1.31] [ W-L 166-146]
C.J. Wilson 5 seasons of relief [281 IP] [261 K] [1.4 WHIP] /// Career: [ERA 3.60] [WHIP 1.29] [W-L 43-35]
Alexi Ogando 1 season of relief [41 IP] [39 K] [1.1 WHIP] /// Career: [ERA 3.08] [WHIP 1.13] [W-L 17-9]
Pedro Martinez 1 season of relief [115 IP] [127 K] [1.2 WHIP] /// Career: [ERA 2.93] [WHIP 1.05] [W-L 219-100]
Neftali Feliz 3 seasons of relief [162.2 IP] [164 K] [.947 WHIP] /// Career: Somewhere between BHK and Pedro
Padilla, Escobar, Dempster, Lowe, C.J. and Pedro were all starters in the minors like Feliz. Ogando and Kim were not brought up as starters. Interestingly Lowe was a reliever for his first five seasons even though he was starter throughout the minors.
Kim's repertoire never played up well as a starter. Dempster's relief years were in the middle of his career. He's been adequate-to-average. Padilla has been a useful starter, even while having a perpetual out-of-the-shower-sweat-fest look.
Escobar was good until injuries caught up to him. Lowe has also been a serviceable pitcher for quite a while but he's a completely different style of pitcher than Feliz. C.J. has gone from failed reliever to successful starter, somehow. Ogando faded down the stretch. His ability and stamina in the rotation will be further monitored this season.
That leaves just Pedro and Feliz, (thankfully not Pedro Feliz). Feliz somehow reminds me of Pedro, even though Feliz is four inches taller and forty-five pounds stronger. If Kim is the floor, then Pedro is the ceiling for Feliz, right. That's exciting to know something special could happen every fifth day. The Rangers recent success in converting relievers to All-Star starters provides further optimism.
The comparable dominant relievers to Feliz are Kim, Ogando and Pedro. The other pitchers were just not as successful as these four in relief. Kim was a submarine pitcher, which hitters just needed time to figure out. Feliz throws over the top, and very hard, very easily. Neftali Feliz is not and will not be Byung-Hyun Kim.
That leaves Ogando and Pedro as the closest comparisons. Ogando had never been a starter before and was thrust into the role the Rangers had saved for Feliz. Feliz was moved back to the 'pen because Mark Lowe was incompetent. Ogando was seen a fill-in for a few weeks until Tommy Hunter would return. Ogando was a last resort, and he went to the All-Star Game. Ogando could be even better with time to prepare and a year of experience in his arm.
Some want to conclude the rest of Feliz's career over one inning (which would have ended triumphantly if Nelson Cruz would've got there in time). I'd rather look at the whole body of work if I'm going to conclude something.
Feliz was brought up as a starter and was dominant as a closer. Other relief pitchers who made the same crossover as Feliz will do in 2012, did so will varying degrees of success. Feliz was better than all of the comparable relievers. He could be better than all of them as starters. And the Rangers have successfully moved C.J. and Ogando to the rotation. This all enhances the likelihood that Feliz will have a successful season in 2012.
There may be one dark cloud looming over Feliz's career now; but further ahead it's all sunshine and daffodils for Feliz and the Rangers.


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Add up the full contract obligations of those 16 aces or near-aces, and the Twins have been able to sidestep $1.078 billion worth of arms this season. That figure climbs to $1.207 billion if you include the six-year, $144 million offer Scherzer turned down from the Tigers this spring.
How about 2014 salary? Even factoring in Gray's near-minimum salary and counting Buehrle just once, the Twins have dodged $229.5 million worth of elite starting pitching, or an average of $14.34 million per starter.
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