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Camp Diary 2012
Sunday, June 10th
Why, oh, why, do good things have to start so early? Of course,
my father is anal about getting to the airport REALLY early. I
was flying to Maryland to attend West River Deaf-Blind Camp for
the 6th time. This year, Joseph was flying with me. He would
spend the week with his dad. This was his first trip on an
airplane, and he was so excited.
I got up at 5:45 AM, hoping I could make it into the bathroom
before my dad. No such luck. I dressed and checked again. He was
still in there. Joseph came to wait in my room with me. We were
trying to keep each other awake. I ended up last to use the
The night before, Joseph was driving me crazy asking many
questions about airport security. I tried to explain, but he
kept saying "that's stupid. You don't look like a terrorist." I
think he was both nervous and thrilled.
Entering the airport sure was a big experience for him. He was
wide-eyed and watchful. He didn't want to miss a thing.
Nobody missed the big crash. My dad was struggling to guide me
and pull my luggage at the same time. He paid more attention to
the bag and accidently walked me face first into the outer corner
of the elevator. Ouch! I hit my head and lip and then fell to the
ground. I knew my leg hurt, but at that time, I was more worried
about my head.
They got me into a wheelchair, and we headed to security. Joseph
finally got the answers to his questions. The Cleveland airport
has a display case with weapons that security has removed from
passengers. This included a ton of knives, nun-chuks and a stick
of dynamite. Joseph was totally awed. He thought it was cool.
Poor Joseph... He had to interpreter for me during my pat down.
The security woman went into great detail about how she would be
checking my breasts. I don't think Joe liked talking about my
boobs... Too weird for both of us. It's another example of why
kids shouldn't be used as interpreters.... but it was also funny.
I had to bite my tongue not to laugh.
We got checked in and boarded the plane. We were the first to get
on and sat in the first row. Joseph got a window seat, just like
he wanted. The woman who sat beside me was quite big and spilled
halfway over into my seat. I didn't have enough elbow room to
read braille.
Joe was amazed when we began to taxi to the runway. He never
realized planes could drive in reverse.
Finally, the big moment came. Joe clenched the arm rest so hard
as we took off. Within two minutes, he declared he loved flying.
He was fascinated by the world below, and how small everything
looked. He chatted non-stop during the entire flight.
The car drive he makes each month takes nearly eight hours. The
flight took less than an hour. As we approached Baltimore, Joe
identified the Chesapeake Bay... four time. Eventually he said he
wasn't sure, but he really liked flying.
Someone from camp was supposed to meet us at the gate. South West
no longer allows that. They took us to baggage claim. I had no
idea where the camp lady was. We met Joe's father. I had a lovely
one-way conversation with me ex. He never said a word. Then they
were gone, and I was alone at BWI.
I did not panic. I had the woman's text number and told her where
I was. She found me in minutes. Soon, we were headed for camp.
I was an early arriver, so I made it to camp before things got
too crazy. The theme for camp this year was "Our Olympic Spirit."
They had campers pick colored visor's during registration to
determine what team they'd be on. I got green.
After I unpacked and made my bed, I went to the retreat center to
chat while other campers and SSP's arrived. It became hectic as
usual, but I just sat and chilled during the worst of it.
I saw many of my old camp friends and met new campers and SSP's.
It's like a big reunion in an alternative world in which everyone
actually speaks my language and there are people to help me have
a great time. It's so much different from life in the real world.
I was most surprised to meet a deaf SSP named Laurie. I was
confused at first as she introduced herself. I discovered I
already knew her. She was my former ASL III teacher from Kent
State. I had sent her info about camp, but had no idea she was
coming. I was surprised and so pleased to have her there.
I had three SSP's this year. Only two worked with me at one time,
while the other was a float. One of them had to leave on
Wednesday. This was my third year working with that particular
woman. We are a great team. My other two SSP's were student's
from Towson University.
While waiting, I met Scott's SSP's. I could not believe they
assigned two young, new girls to work with that trouble maker. I
warned them about him, and insisted they were in for a ton of
Scott is one of my best friends online. We both have horrible
bodies and awesome brains. He's one of my writing mentors. I was
excited to meet him in real life for the first time.
The big moment came, and it was really confusing. I knew he had
trouble with his thumbs that makes signing hard. So many people
were trying to help us communicate. It was overwhelming. At that
point, I thought it would be impossible, but I'm not one to give
up easily.
We went to dinner, and I had our SSP's help us communicate using
his white board. It was a team effort. I spoke to his SSP, and
she wrote my message down on a white board for Scott to read.
Then my SSP relayed his response to me using tactile sign
language. I got some good zingers in and had the pleasure of
leaving him speechless. I never imagined "Snaz" could be at loss
for a come back.
Next, I went outside for a motorcycle ride. This is always fun,
but they don't go far or fast enough for me. I used to be married
to a biker. I miss those wild rides.
After biking, we had announcements in the meeting hall. Every
year it's the same old rules and questions. "When you use the
toilet, hold the lever down for five seconds." Blah, blah,
We had a team meeting, and I got to meet the rest of the green
group. As we voted on our team name, I was trying to keep
suggestions away from Hulk. That's just too obvious and
over-used. But we ended up being called "Green Hulk." Go Green,
At last, it was snack and bedtime. Some people stay up late to
chat and play cards. My body just isn't up for that. My muscles
can only take so much.
We had the nurse come in to check out my leg. By this point, it
really hurt. It seems my brace did something to it when I fell. I
ended up with a glorious purple bruise. There was nothing to do
but deal with the pain. That's fine. I have plenty experience
with bumps and bruises.
I was ready to sleep. This year I tried something new in terms of
bedding. The camp sheets are so thin and crummy. The fitted sheet
never stays in place. And the AC makes the room insanely cold.
The little blanket they provide just isn't enough.
I brought my own sheets and used their pillow and blanket. I had
to pay for it at the airport, since my luggage was overweight. It
was worth it. I also brought a snuggie with me. I slept in PJ's
and knee socks, wrapped in my pink snuggie and tucked in under
the sheet and blanket. Finally I was comfortable enough to sleep.
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Sunday, June 17, 2012
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"Your colon is going to need to be removed" — not something you want to hear when you're 19 (or ever).
He wasn't a kind doctor. He was old, and always grumpy. He seemed so bitter, and acted as if I did this to myself — like it was my fault.
I looked at his pale skin, sunken eyes, bald head, his bloating stomach, and the pouch on his hip that I suspected was an ostomy — literally a sac of !@#$ surgically attached to his stomach because he no longer had his colon — and thought to myself, hell no, there's no way I'm going to end up like you.
Do you know what people fear most? Spiders.
I always thought I was fearless. I'm sort of an adrenaline junkie. Heights, snakes, small places — nothing really ever frightened me.
Turns out I was wrong. I have one fear. I fear being insignificant. Forgotten. Useless. A burden to humanity.
I wake up and I'm 42 years old, but my body feels like I'm 205 — everything is falling apart. I've had multiple surgeries. My colon is gone. I poop in a bag. My liver is failing. And I slurp my meals through a straw because I can't handle anything solid. And then I realize…
I've wasted my entire life.
I'm on my deathbed and I haven't accomplished a single one of my goals. I'm $100,000 in debt from medical bills. And the only thing I've done is brought pain to the ones I love. All I am is a chore that my friends and family have to take care of.
That's what I fear.
My biggest nightmare is a bubble of comfort and protection where everything is the same, nothing ever happens, and I'm slowly dying.
What if I die and never make a difference? What if the world is exactly the same, or worse, when I leave it?
What if people suffer because I was too afraid to stand up? Because I chose comfort over risk?
So I refuse.
I will not go gentle into that good night.
I will rage, rage against the dying of the light.
A long time ago, I made a vow to myself.
I will pour my heart and soul into fighting for my dreams — I'll give it everything I got.
Life Isn't Fair
Do you remember what you wanted to be when you were a kid?
I wanted to be an astronaut (really I wanted to be Luke Skywalker, but I was willing to compromise).
My plan was to become an Army special forces officer — the best of the best — maybe go through Seals, and learn to fly.
Everything changed when I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease in 2009.
I lost everything.
I was kicked out, dumped, fired, and lost a full-ride scholarship to the univeristy of my dreams.
My life would never be the same.
I've been sick for almost 10 years. Not the stuffy nose and cough sort of sick — I'm talking about hospital sick, like, "will my life ever be ok again?" or "would it just be better to die now?" kind of sick.
I used to go to the hospital often. The doctors didn't know what to do with me. My body was ridden with inflammation and infections. I frequently wouldn't eat for 15 to 20 days at a time, sometimes even longer, because starving myself didn't hurt as bad as eating.
Sometimes I'd lay in bed for days, shaking and sweating in a fever, not even knowing what day of the month it was. Some mornings, a lot of mornings, I didn't have the strength to get out of bed. A serious explanation of the pain and trauma I've experienced is so graphic (and disgusting) that I've only ever shared it with my wife. Imagine what it would feel like to have a rope of razor blades slowly pulled through your intestines.
The last decade was the most miserable time of my life. I couldn't keep a job, I hopped from couch to couch, I lived on food stamps, and I was always deadly sick.
It was hard. Every day I wanted to give up. But I kept going. I took responsibility for my life, and for my health. I took massive action.
I started making sacrifices. I gave up video games and junk food. I started spending less time hanging out with friends and more time studying health and nutrition.
I'm not 100% completely healed (yet), but my condition is at least manageable. I've avoided removing my colon, and I'm still able to do the things I love.
And I'm just getting started. This isn't the end of my story, it's just the first chapter.
I get it. Life isn't fair. You've been dealt a bad hand. Nobody understands. You don't deserve the crap you have to put up with.
It's hard. I know it — trust me.
You can't change your circumstances, but you can change everything else.
Life isn't fair.
That's one of the only things you can count on. You're no different than anyone else. Everyone has their own !@#$ that they have to fight. Whether it's disease, trauma, poverty, abuse — whatever. You're not the only one who struggles. So stop acting like you're different, like nobody understands. Stop being a victim.
You are worth more than that. You're better than that. And you are immensely more capable than you imagine — even despite the !@#$ you have to go through.
So get up. Stop crying. Rub some dirt on it. And…
Fight For Your Dreams
I don't care what you've been through. I don't care how big your problems are. I don't care how much you struggle. It's time to get to work.
My entire life I was a jock. All of my skills revolved around my physical prowess. My goal was to become a champion athlete.
When I lost my health… I practically lost everything. My job, my scholarship, my career… all gone. I lost my identity. And my life spiraled out of control. I hit rock bottom. And I'm not going to lie, I stayed there for a long time.
I always enjoyed art. I wrote in my pastime. And I was intrigued by the internet. But I never thought I was brilliant enough to be an entrepreneur, or creative enough to be an artist.
One thing I've learned is that everyone has brilliance inside them. And anyone can make stuff. Even you.
Sometime around 2015 I decided to go for it. My life was a mess. I tried to be normal, to get a job, and it wasn't working. I literally lost every job I could get my hands on. You're not really employable when you randomly have to rush away for an hour long bathroom break, or when you have to leave every 15 minutes or so just to be safe.
I dove into blogging and internet marketing. I studied and researched like I was getting paid to do it. I analyzed, I executed, I experimented… I did everything I could think of.
I sacrificed a ton. I gave up socializing. I gave up fun. I sold my car, canceled my cellphone, and cut my food budget in half. I spent about 4-5 hours every morning treating my body and getting healthy. Then I worked until I passed out. And did it all over again.
I failed. Miserably. For that entire first year. I couldn't figure it out. I couldn't find a niche that stuck. I was afraid. But I kept fighting. I kept learning. And I got better.
Now I'm making about $1,500 a month like clockwork, sometimes more. I know it's not a ton, it's not my end goal. But it's made a huge difference for me. It's a solid first step towards my dream.
And best of all I'm winning.
Though the fight isn't over yet. My wife just quit her job. We're having a baby soon. And we just moved into a more expensive place.
It's like the 3rd round — overtime — and I'm swingin' with everything I got. My opponent is bigger than me, faster then me, better trained than me… but I'll do whatever it takes. I'll find a way to 3x my income, get a side-job — whatever it takes.
Fighting for your dreams isn't easy. Not everybody can do it. Most people quit before they get there. It's hard. But it's worth it. Way worth it.
You're going to struggle. You're going to meet big obstacles that seem impossible to overcome. But as long as you don't quit, as long as you keep fighting, you can't lose.
It's like in football, the hardest running backs to tackle are the ones who just keep moving their feet. When you smash a rapid on a raft or kayak, you either paddle like you life depends on it or you flip and you go for a swim. You just keep moving.
You keep fighting.
You owe it to yourself. You owe it to the people around you. And you owe it to the world. You are one of a kind. No one else is quiet like you. You have a special place in this world that only you can fill.
Your dream isn't just a happy thought. It's not just an idea. It's why you exist. It's what you were born to do. It's fire in your soul. It's purpose.
Your dream isn't something that you just wish into reality. It doesn't matter how bad you want it. You have to take action. It's something you work for.
So go get to work.

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Love triangle is back!
You can watch Absolute Boyfriend on Dramafever here!
We left off when Xiao Fei had actually managed to learn to swim in the space of two seconds. Yeah…anyways, Zhong Shi helps her out of the water, and she looks around for Ni Te. Zhong Shi points out that she managed to hold her breath underwater, and she raises her arm for a high five. Zhong Shi half-heartedly hits her hand, and offers to teach her how to swim properly on one condition: that if she learns to swim and Ni Te still doesn't return to her side, she gives up on him.
Mei Jia is sitting in that restaurant again, folding more cranes. We see the boss look at her, but don't get to see all of his face. Guess she has a silent fan? Ni Te joins her for breakfast, and she invites him over to cook her dinner. She isn't accepting him however, just testing him. He promises to show up at 7:30 with all the dinner ingredients ready.
Cut to…Ni Te having a photo shoot in armour? What? Xiao Fei sees him posing, and decides to run up next to him. She asks him what he is doing, and it turns out he is demonstrating the Art and Design department's new video game character design. He notices that Xiao Fei has a fever, and tells her to go to a doctor. She asks if he's worrying about her, and he says he isn't. She comments that no wonder she felt dizzy earlier, and starts coughing. Ni Te pats her on the back, and she asks him again if he's worrying about her, to which he stops patting her on the back right away and says no. LOL. When Xiao Fei learns that the clothing is hard to move in, she grins like a Cheshire cat and threatens to kiss him. She makes that stupid kissy face, and then stops because she realizes this isn't sincere. Ni Te tells her that he and Mei Jia are going to do that tonight, and Xiao Fei hurriedly makes him promise to meet her by the pool so she can show him she can swim.
She gets a call from Lei Wu Wu telling her that the dispatch team has already been released, and we see him sitting nervously with them. Xiao Fei tells him she's about to go swimming, and he tries to cover up his panic by hiccuping. Haha.
Xiao Fei runs into Zhong Shi on her way out, and he asks her to wait if she's going swimming, he just needs to grab his stuff. She tells him that she's going to swim for Ni Te to see, and Zhong Shi asks her why, since she obviously can't swim yet [what happened to her amazing skills when she picked up the keys]? He tells her not to play with her life, especially for that guy, and Xiao Fei just looks down. Zhong Shi sighs, and says that he gets it – Xiao Fei never answered his offer to teach her on the condition that she gives up Ni Te, and Zhong Shi has realized that no matter what, she's always going to think of Ni Te before him. Xiao Fei tries to explain [without revealing that Ni Te is a robot] why she has to get him back. Zhong Shi looks at her sadly and tells her if that's the case, she might as well go. He won't be going with her though, because if she loses he'll see her sad, and he'll get sad. If she wins…he'll be even sadder. 😦 Zhong Shi you're killing me.
Xiao Fei jumps in the water, but obviously can't swim. Ni Te tells her to stop trying, and as she continues swimming, gets a lot of error messages on his screen. He can't handle it, and tells her to stop. She calls out for him, but he walks off.
Zhong Shi waits for Xiao Fei to get back, and his little brother asks him if he's peeping on Xiao Fei. Zhong Shi asks him if he wants to starve for 10 days, and little bro takes back what he said. Little bro does tell Zhong Shi that Xiao Fei is most likely with Ni Te, since Ni Te just left their building. Meanwhile, Ni Te checks his ring, and sees that it's purple. Except, when he tries to look at Mei Jia's information, he pulls up Xiao Fei's instead. He tells himself that he can't be concerned with Xiao Fei, and that Mei Jia is his girlfriend. We see a lot of images of Mei Jia and Xiao Fei popping up, and Ni Te sounds more and more desperate.
Zhong Shi walks into the pool area looking for Xiao Fei, and spots her floating in the water. He's about to dive in, when a white blur speeds past him and Ni Te dives in. Ni Te calls her Miss Guan Miss Guan [something he's been calling her since he started "liking" Mei Jia] and gives her mouth to mouth. Looks more like a make-out kiss but okay, I'm too glad to care. Ni Te undergoes a quick reset, and swims her over to the side of the pool where Zhong Shi is waiting. Xiao Fei tentatively asks Ni Te who she is, and who she is to him. When he says that she's his girlfriend forever, she hugs him in glee and kisses him on the cheek. My heart is breaking for Zhong Shi as he walks out of the building.
Lei Wu Wu proudly looks upon the scene, and happily directs the officers from the company to go back.
Mei Jia is folding more cranes, and only stops once she notices that all her napkins are gone. As she asks the boss for more, she realizes that Ni Te is late. She berates herself for believing in Ni Te's words, and the boss asks her if she's going to eat dinner.
Ni Te takes care of Xiao Fei at home, and settles in next to her. She nervously asks him what he's doing, and he explains that his body can automatically adjust it's temperature, so she's warmer if he hugs her. Xiao Fei asks him if he remembers the past few days, and he says he doesn't at all. She tells him that he was reactivated by Mei Jia, and he apologizes for not being more careful. Ni Te leans in, and Xiao Fei nervously wonders if he wants to do "that". Ni Te dispels her fears however, saying that he understands she isn't ready for "that" yet, but he needs to put an encryption on his system so that he's less likely to be reset. She asks what it is, and he leans in and kisses her. Kiss count: 3 [counting that "cpr" from the pool and activation], but their first real kiss. Xiao Fei tells him she didn't set him to be a liar, but he tells her that she did set him up to be romantic. Touché. More kisses 😀 but I'll count it as 1. Kiss count: 4.
They walk out the next morning, and Xiao Fei realizes she forgot her cell phone. Ni Te promises to go look for it, and after he leaves Zhong Shi comes out. They awkwardly greet each other, and he asks how she's feeling. He wonders aloud that she was able to steal Ni Te back from Mei Jia, when she's clearly an airport. She asks him to say it again, and when he does, pinches him first with one hand, and then the other. HAHA. Looks like Zhong Shi is being pinched harder than her though. Zhong Shi's little bro calls them childish, and they let go on the count of three. As Zhong Shi leaves, he tells her he hasn't give up on her, and even his little brother swoons. Momma hen comes back to drag his brother away by the ear though, and they go off with their arms around each other.
When Xiao Fei and Ni Te show up at work, they find out that Mei Jia has been transferred to the other branch. Ni Te goes to tell her, and also explain about him and Xiao Fei getting back together. He finds Mei Jia at the restaurant she likes to frequent, and she says she doesn't want to see him. When he says that she was transferred to the other branch, she says that she already knew, and already promised to be the manager's secretary there. Ni Te explains that he's returned to Xiao Fei's side, and apologizes for abusing her trust and feelings. Ni Te says that he will accept any punishment that Mei Jia gives him, and she kicks him in the leg. Cue hilariously delayed reaction haha. Ni Te tells her that he believes she will find a guy who will love her whole-heartedly, and leaves after telling her that Xiao Fei still thinks back to the beautiful times she and Mei Jia had together.
Mei Jia looks down at her empty wrist, and accidentally knocks into the boss, spilling orange juice. After she cleans up, she notices that her cranes are hanging up, and sees the nerdy looking manager. He sweetly says that he thought they looked so cute and pretty, and that throwing them away would be a shame. He grins bashfully, and Mei Jia thinks back to what Ni Te says about a man loving her whole-heartedly. Aw 🙂
Xiao Fei and Ni Te meet with Lei Wu Wu, and he tells them that they should really do "that" soon. He doesn't understand why she doesn't want that security of not having to worry about Ni Te being stolen again, and Xiao Fei thinks to herself that whenever they get close to doing it, she stops because she remembers Ni Te is a robot. Fair point. Lei Wu Wu bemoans that last time when Ni Te was reset, he was scolded by his boss and his salary was lowered. He then looks at Ni Te and tells him to "start". Ni Te nods, and starts to strip, Xiao Fei begs him to stop, and he admits that he really wants to do "that" with her. Lei Wu Wu tells them to go ahead, and covers his eyes. HA. Xiao Fei runs out of the coffee shop, and Ni Te runs to follow her.
At work, Zhong Shi tells her to stop hitting her head, and points out that she's very absent minded. She stood in front of an elevator that is under maintenance, and forgot to pick up the documents for their meeting. She says that she should thank him for being such a good friend, always watching out for her, and he walks closer as he says that he doesn't want to only be her friend. Rawr. 😀 She asks if he isn't going to go in the elevator, and he says that he doesn't want to make things too awkward. Xiao Fei goes to the bathroom to antagonize which guy she should pick, and Zhi Xi walks out of one of the stalls. She gives Xiao Fei some good advice, saying that the one she likes more is the one who she wants to share her happy and sad times with. Xiao Fei says that they both understand her equally, so that doesn't help. Zhi Xi asks when she encounters difficulties, who is the first person she thinks of? It's a quote from Gong Kui Xue Wu, and Xiao Fei asks who Gong Kui Xue Wu is. Turns out to be the character of a book.
Zhong Shi walks up to Ni Te, and asks to talk to him. He asks if Ni Te has quit that "idiotic employment", and if he has resolved his relationship with Mei Jia. Ni Te nods, and adds that he will forever be with Xiao Fei. Zhong Shi says that his faith in Ni Te has long been reduced, and that he came to tell Ni Te that he also likes Xiao Fei. Zhong Shi admits that he only realized he liked Xiao Fei when Ni Te appeared, but says that unless Ni Te is someone that he'd approve of for Xiao Fei, he won't back off. Zhong Shi tells Ni Te that they should start competing fairly from now on.
Lei Wu Wu has been watching all this through a telescope, and growls that at this rate Xiao Fei and Ni Te will never do "that". He decides to resort to his "Nirvana", and actually starts growling. o.O
As Xiao Fei and Ni Te walk home that night, two officers show up behind them, and Lei Wu Wu shows up in front of them. He places shiny metal glasses on Xiao Fei's head, and she can't take them off. He explains that they are going on vacation to KRONOS's exclusive island, and tells Ni Te to go pack. Lei Wu Wu escorts her to the car, and tells Ni Te to use this opportunity to finally defeat Zhong Shi. Ni Te thinks of Zhong Shi's words to compete fairly as Lei Wu Wu drives away.
Cut to a tropical paradise! Xiao Fei calls Lei Wu Wu crazy, and tells him that no one would tell him if "that" actually happened between her and Ni Te. Lei Wu Wu chuckles and points out that Ni Te would send back yellow data anyways, so it's not like it'd be much of a secret. Haha fair point. He tells Ni Te not to pick up the suitcase, because he wants him to have as much stamina as possible. The suitcase that Ni Te was going to pick up moves, and Ni Te opens it to show…Zhong Shi. HAHAHAHA. He's bound and gagged, and it turns out that Ni Te knocked him out and kidnapped him to make things fair. Hehe 😀
Lei Wu Wu leads the way as Ni Te and Xiao Fei walk on. Zhong Shi is left to carry the big suitcase – guess Lei Wu Wu doesn't want him to have stamina. Zhong Shi tries to get signal, and Xiao Fei apologizes for Ni Te kidnapping him. Xiao Fei says that Lei Wu Wu probably has a solution, and as they walk to go ask him, Zhong Shi asks how she knows Lei Wu Wu. He calls him strange, and she explains that Lei Wu Wu is Ni Te's internet friend.
Inside, Lei Wu Wu asks Ni Te why in the world he would bring Zhong Shi to the island. When Ni Te explains that he wanted to compete fairly with Zhong Shi, Lei Wu Wu laughs and says that a robot wants to compete fairly with humans now. Doesn't seem like he has much faith in his own product. Xiao Fei walks up and asks Lei Wu Wu to get a ship to pick Zhong Shi up, and Lei Wu Wu is beyond happy. Zhong Shi asks why his phone works, and Lei Wu Wu explains that normal phones won't work here. He tells Zhong Shi that it's so great for him to leave, so as not to disturb Xiao Fei and Ni Te's first night together.
Zhong Shi is outraged, and when Ni Te tells him to leave if he doesn't want to compete, Zhong Shi decides that he's going to stay on the island. Yay! Intense stare off occurs between Zhong Shi and Ni Te as Lei Wu Wu groans. Xiao Fei and Ni Te prepare to go to the beach, and Zhong Shi sits inside and mopes. Lei Wu Wu comes in and assures Zhong Shi he took care of everything with Qi Shi for him, and thanks him for giving Xiao Fei and Ni Te alone time. That spurs Zhong Shi to compete, and he runs out to claim some of Xiao Fei's attention. They bicker over which activity Xiao Fei should play, and I'm starting to think that Xiao Fei should pick her own activity. They each grab an arm, and ask her to pick between them. Sigh…
At lunch, Zhong Shi is about to give Xiao Fei a cut piece of meat when Ni Te beats him to it. Uhoh, looks like the robot is finally catching up. Zhong Shi asks Lei Wu Wu if he's sure they can leave the day after tomorrow, and Lei Wu Wu says of course, since after tonight Xiao Fei will be like a brand new person! Zhong Shi stares daggers, and Xiao Fei makes up a flimsy excuse that Lei Wu Wu is referring to how tan she'll be. Lei Wu Wu is about to clarify, when Xiao Fei stomps on his foot.
That night, Lei Wu Wu gives them their room keys, and Zhong Shi protests that Xiao Fei and Ni Te are sharing a room. Xiao Fei grabs a single key and says she'll sleep alone, leaving Ni Te and Zhong Shi to share a room. Zhong Shi is happy, Ni Te isn't. Xiao Fei worries about how she's going to deal with both Zhong Shi and Ni Te in her room, and blames Lei Wu Wu for all her problems. As Zhong Shi and Ni Te enter their room, they both try and walk through the door at the same time. Cue competing for alpha male, until Ni Te pushes Zhong Shi so hard he falls against the door. Inside however, Zhong Shi carefully asks if Ni Te and Xiao Fei really didn't sleep together, and is happy to find out it is true. He's surprised when Ni Te says that he's envious of Zhong Shi, saying that Xiao Fei is really happy whenever she's in his presence.
Xiao Fei goes for a walk that night, thinking about Ni Te and Zhong Shi. She gets lost, and sees a rabbit. She tries to chase it, and follows it as it wanders in the brush. Xiao Fei you are not Alice in Wonderland! As she's walking, she falls into a giant hole in the ground. Back in the boy's room, Ni Te wakes up and says something happened to Xiao Fei. They rush out, and find Lei Wu Wu asking them if they've seen her. Ni Te takes off into the night, followed by Zong Shi.
Comments: Yes! I'm so glad that the competition is the main focus now that Ni Te isn't blindly following Mei Jia anymore. I like that Zhong Shi isn't backing down, and his childish interactions with Ni Te are funny. Still, can't wait to recap the next episode!!


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I have had some time away from the computer juggling part time paid work and a toddler whilst being pregnant and moving house, then a toddler and now a baby. Throughout this time away, I have yearned for the time and energy to sit and write again. I have yearned for the silence that is only interrupted by the soothing tap tap tapping that my beloved laptop makes (and the tweeting birds outside my study window).
Although I have only had minimal sewing time, I have still been baking a lot and of course, I'm still loving lots of things and trying to stay inspired by all those other awesome bloggers out there. I am filled with ideas on a daily basis, but time and energy are at their lowest points – I'm hoping from here on, they will increase, and I can make a come back to regular posts.
The biggest news that I have since I've last blogged, is the birth of my baby boy, Archer. He's such a cutie and I love him to bits. I'm trying to enjoy every moment with him, but I also need to keep some interests of my own – and I'm hoping this blog will be that outlet.
Here's some shots of him…totally cute!
Anyway, here goes. I'm hoping to also bring some new ideas into the blog – so let me know if they are favourable or not. I would love your support.


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Founded in 1919, The American Legion Woman's Auxiliary has nearly 1 million members from all walks of life. The Womans Auxiliary administers hundreds of volunteer programs, gives tens of thousands of hours to its communities and to veterans, and raises millions of dollars to support its own programs, as well as other worthwhile charities familiar to Americans. It is all accomplished with volunteers.
While originally organized to assist The American Legion, the Woman's Auxiliary has achieved its own unique identity while working side-by-side with the veterans who belong to The American Legion. Like the Legion, the Woman Auxiliary's interests have broadened to encompass the entire community.
The American Legion Woman Auxiliary is the world's largest women's patriotic service organization. Through its nearly 10,500 units located in every state and some foreign countries, the Woman's Auxiliary embodies the spirit of America that has prevailed through war and peace. Along with The American Legion, it solidly stands behind America and her ideals.
The Auxiliary is a highly visible, remarkable organization, with more than 80 proud years of service to veterans and the nation's communities. In addition to the personal gratification and rewards gained in voluntary service, there are many tangible benefits for members of the Auxiliary. Members receive a complimentary subscription to the Auxiliary's bimonthly publication, National News, special MasterCard and money-market investment plans, free travel and accident insurance, low-cost life and health insurance coverage, and discounts on interstate moves, eye-glasses, hearing aids, prescriptions and rental cars. Auxiliary members who find themselves without other resources can obtain temporary, emergency financial assistance or money for schooling to re-enter the job market.
Auxiliary volunteers across the nation will offer their support to homeless veterans in a variety of ways, depending on the preferences of individual Units and the needs of particular communities. Many local Units work closely with other organizations in their community, dedicated to helping the homeless. Individuals and entire Units may volunteer time and/or financial support to local shelters and coordinate or participate in food or clothing drives. Units may serve as a referral service to the homeless veteran as well, offering individuals in need the names and telephone numbers of local, available resources in their communities.


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You have many names – none of them pleasant. Each slides off the tongue like turpentine that's been accidently swallowed.
You sneak into my thoughts at night, disrupting sleep I desperately need. You toy with my memories of a past I can't change. I replay yesterday over and over again – imagining how I could have been different, and how, if I had been different, my life would be different – how my life would be so much better.
If only.
And there in my bedroom, while I struggle to sleep, you not only invade my thoughts of yesterday, but you swarm over my thoughts of tomorrow – my thoughts of a future I haven't even reached yet. You make me wonder how I'm going to pay the light bill. You put ideas in my head that others are out to get me, and you prepare me for a battle that will likely never happen, filling my head with evil words I will say to a certain someone if they approach me on the street tomorrow. They probably won't, but that makes no difference to you; you like the idea that I dread a confrontation that will never be. You whisper slithering, disgusting words in my ear; the air is moist from the stench of your breath, and I cover my head with my pillow to keep you out.
You don't deserve a single second of my time, yet you take it like a debt owed to you for a service provided. You take it like a judgement leaves a person no choice but to sell everything in their possession just to be free again.
But you've provided me no service, and you've no right to judge me. It is you who has already been judged. My God casted you to hell, and that's where you belong. Not here, in my bedroom while I try to sleep. Not in my dreams when sleep finally comes. And not in the light of day while I carry my bible close and try desperately to retain the words I read while sipping my morning coffee.
You are not welcome here. You drift close behind me, cackling with a loud screech that rises, then falls to a wicked hiss. I imagine drops of water as they hit hot coals, and I smell a sulfuric stench that is closer than I'd like.
I stop in my tracks and take a deep breath, whispering to my Father for help, and a blanket of warm, bright light cascades over me from head to toe; and God says to me what He always says, "I love you, child. I am here."
I open my eyes and walk on. I must be careful to not speak to Satan — constantly warning him how great my God is — more so than I speak to God Himself.
The devil cares not what I have to say. God leans on every word. The devil cares not that my heart is broken. God reaches in to mend it.
So, I am writing this letter as my last words to you; you nasty, filthy, lying, conniving, covetness monster. You will not steal my nights any longer! You will not hover over my days for another second. My God sent you away a long time ago, and He is still in control of you! You have no power over me, for I am a child of God.
So, slither back to the pit from which you came. God loves me. He is all I need. You cannot make me doubt Him. You cannot make me question Him. And you surely can't make Him ever abandon me! You are nothing. God is everything.
Now, be gone with you!!


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So last month I made a review on the Garnier Aqua Defense Non-Stop Intensive Moisturizing Essence and today I would to introduce you to the sister.
|Garnier Aqua Defense Non-Stop Moisturizing Gel Cream
Brand: Garnier
Made in: China
Range: Aqua Defence
Skincare Type: Face Moisturizer/ Moisturizing gel cream
Product contains/weight: 50ml
Main promoted/key/active ingredients: Grape fruit water. antioxidant, Vitamin E.
Claims: Lock in moisture all day while boosts skin's defences against drying elements by building a hydrating barrier.
What it says on the box: The proven power of plants to take care of your skin:
In nature, fruit abound in water. To preserve their bouncy luminous look in all climate conditions they are filled with powerful anti-oxidants that help fight against drying out external aggressions.
Our pure anti-oxidant fruit water has been directly drawn from the fruit by non-chemical extraction, to preserve its purity. it helps neutralize harmful free radicals that can aggress your skin.
Ingredients: AQUA/WATER, COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, GLYCERIN, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, AMMONIUM POLYACRYLOYDIMETHYL TAURET, PYRUS MALUS/ APPLE FRUIT WATER, VITIS VINIFERA EXTRACT/ GRAPE FRUIT EXTRACT, ETHYHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, IMICAZOLIDINYL UREA, METHYLPARABEN, PANTHENOL, PARFUM/FRAGRANCE, PROPYLPARABEN, TOCOPHEROL, SODIUM CHLORIDE, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, DISODIUM EDTA, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, TRIETHANOLAMINE, HIBISCUS ESCULENTUS/ HIBISCUS ESCULENTUS SEED EXTRACT, PHENOXYETHANOL, LINALOOL, BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE, CI 47005/ACID YELLO 3, CI42090/BLUE 1
Pricing: RM 19.90
Application: The texture is thicker and creamier than the Moisturizing Essence. The skin is unable to absorb this gel cream as fast as the Moisturizing Essence. The color is softer green tint and the smell is more prominent but smell good. Still remind me of fresh apple green.
Can be used alone or used on top of the moisturizing essence for extra boost of moisture.
Despite the layering, I did not get breakouts. My face felt bouncier and healthy even after sitting an air conditioned room for a day and through the night. I don't feel uncomfortable even when KK humid weather is on rise nowadays. In fact, my face feel fresher and less sebum production.
After using both jar for within 2 months, I found that my face is less oily and no more dry area. So I guess that proves the theory saying oily skin needs more hydration to stop excessive sebum production.
Using to much will make the skin feel greasy and sticky. Use a small amount is the best solution. It feels greasy at first application but wait for 10-15 minutes for it to be completely absorb.
I have dry area on my skin and when I use this gel cream, I can feel some tingling and cooling sensation which tells me the product is being absorb.
I love that:-
~ It is heavier than the essence but still considered a light gel cream moisturizer.
~ The tingling, cooling and soothing sensation when applied on my dry area.
~ Didn't irritate my acne-prone skin
~ Fresh scent
~ Didn't break me out despite the layering.
I dislike that:-
~ I encountered the same issues with the moisturizing essence but not much complain.
Will I purchase it again? Yes. I am concern with the ingredient list but it does so well on my skin. I have never felt this good for such a long time.
I'll give this product 4 out of 5 stars for the hydration and moisturizing job well done! Next, I should look for a solution for my acne scaring. Any suggestion?
|Taken from Garnier Facebook Page.
Till then!


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This is the second painting on the same subject matter as the original Trinity triptych. This time, it is a more diagrammatic representation of the atomic test landscape, incorporating concrete references to different time-frames, mechanics and effects of the detonation which are not actually simultaneous or of similar scale in reality. The flowing green below the blast refers to the artificial mineral Trinitite – fused green glass created from the sand melted at the base of the detonation.
The ambiguity of the depiction leaves the viewer capable of interpreting the landscape as a representation of a sunrise or a sunset, drawing attention to the paradox that humanity's most destructive acts are its most creative, in essence the subversion of fundamental natural forces for morally ambiguous and idealistic ends.
trinity II
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This painting is available for purchase.


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How To: Upload your DDP image via FTP
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How to upload your DDP image to the mastering/replication facility
GEAR PRO Mastering Edition allows you to upload your DDP images directly to your mastering/replication facility. Many mastering/replication facilities allow DDP images to be sent this way, and it is increasingly becoming the preferred method of getting the content to the mastering/replication facility. GEAR PRO Mastering Edition makes it easy to do this.
To upload your DDP to a mastering/replication facility:
1. Create your DDP image...
How To Create a DDP image of a double-layer DVD-Video with automatic layer-break detection
2. Start GEAR...
3. Mastering > FTP Settings...
4. Input your settings for the FTP server (consult the facility for the server name and your username/password etc.)
5. Mastering > Transfer DDP image with FTP
6. GEAR prompts you for the DDP folder to upload...
7. GEAR offers to compress the DDP image...
If you select No...
GEAR will just upload the DDP image folder to the FTP server...
If you select Yes...
GEAR will compress the DDP image into a zip file using the DDP image folder name and upload the zip file to the FTP server...
(If the DDP image was 'C:\Content\DDP_DVD5__no_CSS' the zip file is 'C:\Content\DDP_DVD5__no_CSS.zip')
8. Done.
Once you have uploaded the DDP image, the facility will be able to use the CRC32 'checksum.txt' file to verify the DDP image. GEAR creates the CRC32 'checksum.txt' file and places it in the DDP output folder when the DDP is created.


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Hi all, as you can see from my username in DrLeo, and after many years of lurking and reading I finally figured out how to join decided to make my presence here official!
Way back when, I made some friends at a summer camp who introduced me to the Foundation. The premise was so unique I instantly loved it, and though it's been sporadic, I love binge-reading articles, among the personal favorites are 1471 and 096 (cliché, maybe, but the incident log really does it for me).
Why I joined? I want to comment and give feedback, do some voting, and hopefully write an SCP or two myself some day. I'm not used to technical writing, so I want to improve on it.
My hobbies include martial arts, piano, and geology. I especially look forward to incorporating the last one into any SCPs I write, since I haven't seen very many related to rocks/geoscience/tectonics and I think it has a lot of potential for SCPs.
Anyway, that's about it! Looking forward to being here :)


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Blue sweatshirts, jumpers or cardigans.
White polo shirts.
Grey or navy trousers, skirts or pinafore dresses.
Flat black shoes, no high heeled boots, trainers or platform soles.
Blue checked or striped dresses. Blue polo dresses
Navy or grey trousers (short or long), skirts or pinafores.
White polo shirts.
Black or white sandals.
Each child is allocated a team colour which stays with the child throughout the school.
T-shirts in the team colour - red, yellow, green or blue, navy shorts, black pumps for indoors and trainers for outdoors. Trainers with black soles will NOT be allowed in the hall.
Most items can be embroidered with the school logo at various outlets in the town centre. This is optional and not a requirement of the school.
The only jewellery permitted in school is one pair of small stud earrings for those with pierced ears, one plain signet ring and a watch. Necklaces and bracelets may not be worn. All jewellery must be removed for all sports activities including swimming. For this reason we request that if a child's ears are to be pierced, this is done in the summer holidays in order to prevent them being excluded from sporting activities. Trainers and other named sportswear are not allowed in class. High-heeled boots, shoes and platformed soles are not suitable for school.
Thank you for your co-operation
Our Vision
We aim to provide an outstanding education in the heart of the community and as such we make every effort that the children at Vickerstown have the best academic start and grounding possible to enable them to become successful members of society.


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Area musicians
Local music scene
A free service from the shop
available to musicians and performers
who live or play in Central Florida.
To have your gig or show posted here
please email us the details and we'll post it.
The more advance notice, the better.
The musicians listed here may have updates
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To recieve notice from a musician listed here
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After concept Panel
Mind map of feedback
Repetition and shadow of letter =Echoes
Different areas of everyday speech
Areas of research for spoke language
Type arrangements looking at different arrangements. Arrangement has to go with sound.
Feedback from week 5
- Watch Ted Talks: Paula Scher: Great design is Serious not solemn – to help with experimentation.
- Do more Familiar existing scripted speeches.
- Comedy catchphrases
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Apr 28, 2016
Sarah and Chris talk about lasers, passing out drunk and more! Chris Fair is an improvisor and creator of the Laser Comedy Show www.lasercomedyshow.com. You can follow him on Twitter at @laserimprovshow. He'll be performing at the upcoming Chicago Improv Festival in May.
Sleeping with Sarah is a podcast where comedian and narcoleptic, Sarah Albritton interviews people in her bed. They talk about sleep, dreams, comedy, life and whatever else comes up. You can follow Sarah on twitter:@sarahalbritton or visit her website www.sarahalbritton.com or www.sleepingwithsarah.com. Music by Josh Bryant. You can view the video version of the podcast on Sarah's Youtube channel.


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One of my favorite foods as a kid was the sweet carrots both my Grandma and my Mom used to make for us. They would boil sliced carrots until tender and then toss them with butter, sugar, salt and pepper. I remember them being so good I ate them like candy. It was kind of a sneaky way to get kids to eat their vegetables!
As an adult, I have discovered a healthier way to get that sweet goodness out of the carrots by letting the sugars that are naturally in the carrots do the work. I have experimented with roasting many different vegetables in the oven, but I think carrots might still be my favorite. Roasting time in this recipe can be varied depending on how soft you and your family like them to be. I personally like them to have just a hint of crunchiness left in them, but they still almost melt in your mouth.
Original post date: 6-7-2015
Roasted Carrots
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- 2 Pounds Carrots (peeled and sliced)
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
The parchment paper keeps the caramelization on the vegetables and not on the roasting pan. It also makes it very easy to clean the pan.


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What a busy weekend Team SLGR have had
We kicked off with Tropicana Nights on Friday with some amazing 80's costumes and some very suspect wigs. Thanks Mel Preston for organising.
Saturday morning saw the second KLAN mob match which unfortunately clashed with two other big running events this weekend so we only had a handful of brave souls taking on the other 6 clubs at Hoblingwell Parkrun including three runners who also ran on Sunday and all busted out PB's which is very impressive. I don't know what the score was but I'm sure we fought a brave fight against some much bigger opponents and as usual with SLGR it's more about the taking part and the post run breakfast. Well done to all those who took part, hopefully next time we'll have a more suitable date and lots more runners.
Sunday was a double header with the Chatham Maritime 10k April GP event and the Paddock Wood half marathon which fitted in nicely for those training for London and Edinburgh marathons. The rain didn't stop for either event but there were some very impressive times.
At the Chatham GP event Phil Batchelor and Michelle Loader both managed PB's. Obviously the mob match was the perfect warm up for Phil. It looks like a nice course and relatively flat.
I was at the Paddock Wood half marathon along with quite a few others, I think we got most of them in the photos either before or after but there is always someone in the queue for the loo who misses out. The toilet queues were pretty horrendous with two in a nearby hall that didn't flush at all and had to be filled with buckets and the ever fragrant portaloos outside with a huge wait. The baggage tent was obviously leaking as our dry warm clothes for after the race were all a bit damp and cold. Apart from those two niggles it was a well organised and well marshalled event. The roads were mostly traffic free despite only the first two miles being closed and those cars we did see were patient and encouraging which makes a nice change.
The route is described as being relatively flat apart from a couple of hump bridges over the railway lines, I think there were actually five or six and they were fairly substantial humps but the rest was pretty flat, apart from the pot holes, there were a lot of puddles to dodge and the view mostly consisted of hedges, occasional houses and a peak at some fields but not a whole lot else. Having said that, it does have PB potential and was a pleasant run with lots of support, orange segments and jelly babies.
Both Gavin Mundy and Lesley Pilson broke the two hour barrier for the first time to claim very impressive PB's particularly as they were also both at the mob match and Lesley was the only team member to attend three of the four SLGR events this weekend. I also managed a PB by three minutes along with my running buddy Natasha Godfrey who smashed her Dartford half time by six minutes.
It was a good last run before London for Jonathan Algar, Mark Browne, Alex Slatter and Kate Shutt, it's all about the taper now, take it easy guys and enjoy race day.
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Meme Sharp Wins ACC Title
Meme Sharp became the first Pitt female student-athlete to win an individual Atlantic Coast Conference title when she won the 3-meter dive at the ACC Championships Feb. 19. Sharp's school record six-dive points total of 360.00 vaulted the sophomore diver to conference glory. Moreover, Sharp dramatically came from behind with her final two excellent dives to take the gold medal in the event.
Tennis Earns First ACC Victory
The Pitt tennis team earned its first ACC victory since joining the conference Feb. 19, defeating Louisville, 5-2. Pitt locked up the doubles point thanks to back-to-back wins on courts two and one. The tandem of Audrey Ann Blakely and Gabriela Rezende turned in a 6-2 win that was quickly followed by a win by Amber Washington and Lolade Ogungbesan, also by a score of 6-2. The Panthers secured the victory after recording three singles wins from Callie Frey, Blakely and Ogungbesan.
Sarah Dawson Tosses Program's First Perfect Game
The Pitt softball team made history Feb. 27 as freshman pitcher Sarah Dawson tossed the program's first perfect game in a 13-0, five-inning win against Providence on day two of the Stetson Invitational in DeLand, Fla. The freshman standout retired 15 straight batters, all with the help of her teammates' stellar backup in the field. Dawson did not record a strikeout in the game, as every ball was put in play by the Friars.
The last time the Panthers came close to seeing a perfect game was in 2011 when former pitcher Cory Berliner hurled a no-hitter against Seton Hall. Berliners bid for a perfect game fell short by two batters.
Men's Basketball Defeats No. 15 Duke
Pitt put together its most impressive performance Feb. 28, at the Petersen Events Center, leading wire-to-wire in a 76-62 win over No. 15 Duke. The Panthers scored the first 10 points of the game and led by as many as 23 points in front of a capacity crowd and a national television audience (CBS). Pitt had five double-figure scorers – Jamel Artis (17), James Robinson (14), Sheldon Jeter (11), Michael Young (10) and Ryan Luther (10) – in the game and posted a 39-20 edge on the glass.
The win over Duke also gave the Panthers a 20+ win season for the 14th time in the past 15 seasons and helped propel the team into the NCAA Tournament for the 13th time since the start of the 2002-03 season.
Women's Basketball Wins First ACC Tournament Game
In a wild overtime game, the University of Pittsburgh women's basketball team outlasted North Carolina in the opening round of the ACC Tournament, 82-72, March 2 at the Greensboro Coliseum. It was Pitt's second win of the season against the Tar Heels, and in both games, three players tallied double-doubles. Freshman Brenna Wise posted a career-high 25 points to go with 10 rebounds. Stasha Carey had 15 points and 10 rebounds, while Yacine Diop had 14 points and 12 rebounds.
The fourth quarter featured four ties and five lead changes as the action went back-and-forth the entire 10 minutes. With 15 seconds left, Wise (who was 12-of-13 at the free throw line), calmly knocked down two clutch free throws to give Pitt a three-point lead. After UNC's Jamie Cherry hit a desperation 30-foot 3-pointer with 00:01 seconds on the clock to force extra time, the Panthers regrouped and opened the extra session on a 7-0 run and ultimately outscored the Tar Heels 15-5 in overtime.
Wrestling Sends Six to Nationals
The Pitt wrestling team sent six Panthers to the 2016 NCAA Division I Wrestling National Championships March 17 in Madison Square Garden. Representing Pitt was LJ Bentley (125 pounds), Nick Bonaccorsi (197 pounds), TeShan Campbell (174 pounds), Dom Forys (133 pounds), Ryan Solomon (285 pounds) and Cody Wiercioch (165 pounds). Making the longest run in the tournament was Forys, who went 3-2 after falling in wrestlebacks to Earl Hall of Iowa State. The 2016 NCAAs marked the 18th time Pitt has sent at least six wrestlers to the national championship and the 35th straight appearance by the Panthers.
Gymnastics Wins EAGL Championship
The Pitt gymnastics team won its first EAGL title March 19 scoring a season-high 195.675 to win the conference title at Fitzgerald Field House. Pitt earned the championship nod after it outscored New Hampshire [2nd-195.525], reigning EAGL champs George Washington [3rd-195.350], North Carolina [4th-194.975], NC State [5th-194.500] and Towson [6th-193.875]. The Panthers score was the eighth best in program history and it marked the second time the team has hit it this season.
Pitt finished the meet with seven top-five finishes and named nine gymnasts to first and second all-tournament teams. Senior Lindsay Offutt won the all-around title with a score of 39.525, while also winning the beam title.
Swimming & Diving's Dominic Giordano Wins National Title
Dominic Giordano etched his name in Pitt swimming & diving history by becoming the program's first national champion when he won the individual 3-meter diving national title March 25. The junior from Wexford, Pa., posted a six-dive final round score of 460.30 to run away with the national championship.
Giordano also earned All-America honors on 1M at NCAAs with an eighth-place finish in that event last spring.
Desmond Palmer Repeats as ACC Champion
University of Pittsburgh track standout Desmond Palmer highlighted the 2016 ACC Outdoor Championships as the junior successfully defended his title in the 400m hurdles May 15, at the Mike Long Track on the campus of Florida State. The school-record holder ran a season-best 49.66, passing Kenny Selmon (50.05) and Javonte Lipsey (50.91) of North Carolina to win the title. He also earned silver in the 110 meter hurdles after posting a personal-best 13.83. Palmer, a Pickerington, Ohio, native, also ran the final leg of the 4x400m relay, helping seniors Donnell Taylor and Chris Tate and junior Brylan Slay run a career-best 3:06.23 en route to a silver medal.
T.J. Zeuch Drafted in First Round
Junior RHP T.J. Zeuch made Pitt baseball history when he was drafted in the first round of the 2016 MLB First Year Player Draft June 9. Zeuch was selected 21st overall by the Toronto Blue Jays, becoming the highest draft pick in program history, and just the second Panther to be drafted in the first round.
Zeuch, one of the most prolific pitchers in program history, concluded his career as a Panther ranking seventh on the all-time strikeout list and recorded 205 strikeouts in just 212.6 innings of work. His 90 strikeouts during the 2014 season rank fourth in Pitt history for a single season while his career 8.68 strikeouts per nine innings mark stands at 15th in the Panther record books.
James Conner Makes Full Return to Football
In one of the more emotional scenes of this college football season, Pitt running back James Conner scored two touchdowns on his return to the field after defeating Hodgkin's lymphoma and recovering from a knee injury in the offseason. Cancer survivor Conner led the Panthers out of the tunnel Sept. 3 at Heinz Field versus Villanova and proceeded to find the end zone on a rushing touchdown to score the first points of the 2016 Pitt football season. Conner's first career TD catch solidified the Panthers' 28-7 victory over Villanova.
Football Defeats In-State Rival Penn State
The historic Pitt-Penn State rivalry may have never seen a more exciting game than the Panthers' 42-39 victory over the Nittany Lions Sept. 10 at Heinz Field. In front of the largest crowd to attend a sporting event in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt beat Penn State thanks to an early offensive outburst, a clutch kickoff return by Quadree Henderson and a late interception by senior cornerback Ryan Lewis. The game, which renewed the Pitt-Penn State series after a 16-year hiatus, essentially kept the Nittany Lions out of the College Football Playoff and launched the Panthers into a successful and memorable campaign, culminating with an 8-4 record and a trip to the Pinstripe Bowl.
Football Upsets No. 2 Clemson in Death Valley
Pitt earned the best win of the 2016 college football season, upsetting No. 2 Clemson in Death Valley Nov. 12 thanks to a 48-yard field goal from senior kicker Chris Blewitt with just six seconds left. So many Panthers had heroic games, including five touchdown passes from quarterback Nathan Peterman, a two-score game from James Conner and interceptions from three Pitt defenders. The game, which ended the nation's longest home winning streak, helped Pitt finish the regular season in the Top 25 with an 8-4 record.
Gillian Schriever Competes at NCAAs
In her NCAA Cross Country Championship debut, University of Pittsburgh sophomore Gillian Schriever recorded the second-best finish by a Panther at the final in program history, placing 106th at 20:52.1, Nov. 19, at LaVern Gibson Cross Country Course. Schriever's finish is second only to Maureen McCandless' 2004 All-American placement of fifth at 20:38 on the same course. Schriever was the first Panther to compete at the National Championship since McCandless, and is the second qualifier in school history.
James Conner Breaks ACC Touchdown Record
ACC's all-time leader in career touchdowns and rushing TDs. In trademark fashion, Conner plunged into the end zone at Heinz Field twice from a yard out as the Panthers earned their seventh win of the season. The inspirational Pitt running back broke two ACC records that had stood atop of the conference 11 and 38 years, respectively, before Conner came along. After helping Pitt finish the regular season with a 76-61 win over Syracuse the next week in the highest scoring game in FBS history, Conner now has 56 total touchdowns and 52 rushing scores in his college career.
Volleyball Earns Bid to NCAA Tournament
For the first time since 2004, the Pitt volleyball team earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Tournament Nov. 27. The Panthers drew No. 23 Dayton in the opening round and went on to defeat the Flyers 3-1 to advance to the second round in which they would take on the 16th-seed and No. 13 ranked Penn State.
This was also the case in 2003, the last time Pitt advanced to the second round of the NCAA Volleyball Tournament. During that year, the Panthers took down University of Pennsylvania in the opening round and went on to face then ranked No. 10 Nittany Lions. The Panthers fell to Penn State 3-1 that year.
Pitt's season came to a close as the Panthers dropped a heartbreaker to the Nittany Lions, 3-1, after a dominating first set win. Pitt finished the season with a 25-9 overall record and four wins against teams in the top 25 of the AVCA Coaches Poll.


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was surrendered to our organization when her owner decided she wanted
to go traveling to Australia for a year - she was 10 years old.
She lived the remainder of her life (9 months) with her foster home
until she lost her courageous battle with cancer. Lakoda will be
remembered for the joy she got from hikes in the mountains and her
almost human-like "grin".
Vesuvius came to us from Brooks after he was seized from his owners because a metal chain had become imbedded in his neck from being left outside his entire life. Unfortunately, Vesuvius was never able to overcome his distrust of humans and SARR gave him the peace he so desperately craved by helping him cross Rainbow Bridge. Vesuvius will be remembered for his indomitable spirit, in spite of all the cruelty he had to endure in his young life. Unfortunately the Alberta SPCA was unable to press charges against his previous owners.
Penny was surrendered to us after her young owner got in the family way - again. He was unprepared for the long term commitment and responsibilities in being a guardian to a Rottweiler, and unfortunately, did not spend time socializing and exercising her so she was resilient enough to handle transition to another home. Penny will be remembered for her needless loss of life and missed potential.
Fritz was given to SARR when his family had no time for him. Fritz was immediately diagnosed with a severe lymphoma and lived out the rest of his days in Rescue. Fritzy will be remembered for his "larger than life" spirit and gratitude for daily walks along the river.
Kael was seized by the City of Calgary Police after his owners left him and another dog abandoned in a home for 3 weeks. Kael's previous owners had used him as a practice target for fighting dogs and he was equally mistrustful of humans and animals. SARR volunteers helped Kael cross Rainbow Bridge and and take some comfort in the fact that he is now at peace and no longer having to protect himself. Kael will be remembered for the joy he got going for his first walk after a fresh snow fall. Rolling and grunting in the snow banks and chasing snowflakes with his tongue.
Yager came to SARR from the Calgary SPCA. His previous owners had failed to properly vaccinate him and he contracted Parvo while at the Calgary SPCA. Unfortunately the difficult decision was made to euthanize Yager for the sake of the rest of the Rescue dog population's health.
Lucy came to us when she was found emaciated wandering along a highway in BC. Lucy had been used as a puppy mill brood bitch and when she no longer was able to produce, she was abandoned. The Rescue's medical team noted massive mammary cancer throughout Lucy when they went to spay her and she passed away on the operating table. "Grandma" Lucy will be remembered for the joy she got going for hikes in the mountains with the younger dogs and her glee at destroying tennis balls whenever the opportunity presented itself. Rest well old gal!
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Asrar's "Amoo Zanjeer Baaf"0
I vaguely recall a popular social game that children used to play in Iran, Amoo Zanjeer baaf (literally "uncle chain-knitter"). The game has lyrics that kids would sing:عمو زنجیرباف، زنجیرم بافتی؟ – بله پشته کوه انداختی؟ – بله …
I don't exactly remember how the game was played; and I wouldn't be writing this piece had it not been for a beautiful song by the same name, Amoo Zanjeer Baaf, written, composed and performed by a young Iranian musician, Mohammad Reza Asrar, that I recently came across.
Amoo Zaneer Baaf in Asrar's song is not a friend to the children. Quite the contrary, he's an More >
Iran & Iranians — a bit of distant history0
Iranian cultures and arts are rich and diverse, and have their roots in the ancient civilizations that developed as early as the fourth millennium BCE — about 4,000 years before any theistic religion came to existence — across the Iranian plateau.
Iran has a long and complex history. Cyrus the Great (~ 600 BC – 530 BC), king of Persia during Achaemenid dynasty and the founder of Persian empire, conquered much of the known civilizations and expanded the Persia which spread from More >
Niyaz, a blend of Sufi poetry & folk songs from Mid-East0
I had the opportunity to see the recent concert by Niyaz in the San Francisco Bay Area (at Yoshi's Oakland in September), as part of their world tour. After performances in Oakland, LA and Vancouver, their tour went on to Tunisia, Turkey and Slovenia in October and they have concerts in NYC, Toronto and Philadelphia in November. For details on their upcoming performances see the event calendar.
I have seen Azam Ali perform since her pre-Niyaz days in late 1990s. Every time I've seen her, I have enjoyed her music more, and this last one was the best I've seen of her and of Niyaz. They More >
Moshkin-Ghalam's interpretation of Iraj Mirza's "Zhohreh & Manouchehr"6
Zohreh & Manouchehr is a 23-page long poem written by the early 20th century Iranian poet and satirist Iraj Mirza, who in turn based it on William Shakespeare's poem "Venus and Adonis". And this story has ties to the ancient Greek mythology.
It is the story of Zohreh (Venus, the goddess of love and beauty) who one day comes to earth in the form of a beautiful woman for a short rest, and by accident runs into the young and handsome prince, Manouchehr, next to a stream and at once desires him. So she sets out to pursue and seduce him. Manouchehr who is out with his More >
Let no love fall victim to Circumstance4
I first heard about the film Circumstance (also see IMDB and this) during its world premier at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2011. It was one of the 16 films out of more than 1,100 submissions that was selected for the Sundance film competition, and it went on to win the "Audience Award: Dramatic".
Luckily I had the chance to see it at the San Francisco International Film Festival this week. Both screenings were sold out early on but I managed to get a ticket from a friend. I loved it. It is a beautiful, luscious, sensual and sexually charged drama, done artfully and tastefully. It is More >
Mehrnoosh, a new voice in the Persian pop music6
I am generally not a huge fan of Persian pop music except some old timers like Dariush, Farhad (RIP), Googoosh, Haydeh (RIP), among few others, many of whom have been performing since before the 1979 revolution.
Among the newer pop singers I like the Iran-based Mohsen Chavoshi with melancholic love songs. The rapper, Shahin Najafi who is based in Europe, has got powerful social/political lyrics, though it is not really pop music.
And of course we have the SF Bay Area based Kiosk lead by Arash Sobhani, with his insightful social and political songs. But again in terms of style of music they More >
Ethnic jokes in the Persian culture3
As I have discussed in About Iranians, Iran is a diverse country both geographically and culturally. Geographically we have it all — from the open seas and hot climate in the south along the Persian Gulf, to the dry and extreme climate of vast central and eastern deserts such as Dasht'e Kavir, to the cold climate of high mountain chains such as Alborz and Zagros, to the verdant north coast (Shomal) along the Caspian Sea with mild four season climate with high humidity and precipitation.
Ethnically Iran and Iranians are also quite diverse. Many of us use the terms Iranian and Persian More >
Solstices & Equinoxes, and the Persian tradition2
There are four special occasions during a year — two equinoxes and two solstices — that have astronomical significance and they mark the beginning of the four seasons. But they also have cultural significance among certain people and cultures of the world such as Persians.
An equinox occurs when the length of the day and night is equal. More technically, the tilt of the earth with respect to sun is at its minimum at an equinox. Vernal equinox occurs on March 20 or 21, and it marks the beginning of Spring in the northern hemisphere of earth and the beginning of Fall in the southern hemisphere. More >
Paintings of Maryam Naghshineh1
After the revolution of 1979 in Iran and the establishment of the Islamic Republic in the early 1980s, most art forms especially performing arts, were either prohibited (e.g. pop music or singing and dancing by women), or they became very limited and restricted in dealing with certain subject matters such as nudity and sexuality altogether in cinema and fine arts (e.g. painting & sculpture). In general, IRI hasn't created a nurturing environment for the arts to say the least. Artists have continuously struggled to defend their works for publication, exhibit, screening, or More >
Cyrus the Great, a conqueror or a human rights advocate?5
Recently an LA local news crossed the wire that I came across: the LA City Council has approved the installation of a bronze statue of Cyrus the Great in LA downtown! Apparently a wealthy Iranian born investor, Ezatollah Delijani, whose family owns several Broadway theaters, will be financing the project. The proposal still has to go through further approvals and the timeline is not set yet. But the idea of this statue in LA should be pleasing to most Iranians. And I think it is a wonderful idea as a tribute to one of the greatest leaders in the history of world civilizations — for more More >


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We've all been there, after that first diagnosis the mild panic sets in that you'll never be able to scoff on your favourite cakes and sweet treats again. You've heard terrible things about gluten free bakes - from the cake that's so hard you could use it to break a window, to the forever crumbly cupcake that turns to dust the moment that you start eating it.. but that's thankfully not always true, there's always a handy free from recipe that will result in a scrumptious bake every time..
Whilst it may seem like too much to take in at once when you first face life without gluten, it doesn't have to mean the end of tasty baked treats. Making the change to gluten free will take time and plenty of practice - all of us will have a disastrous bake from time to time, but it's all about embracing a whole new world of yummy gluten free bakes, and finding your own techniques and favourite recipes to try.
After more than a few failed gluten free cakes and bakes in the kitchen I've come to find my own particular favourite recipes that are handy for a quick and easy bake, as well as being perfect to adapt for a wide variety of different flavours and ingredients.
Always handy to add to your recipe file for an easy gluten free bake. A simple batch of cupcakes is an utterly scrumptious treat!
For a great starting base for a batch of plain cupcakes, you can't beat this handy recipe by Doves Farm - whilst it may refer to them as fairy cakes, this recipe can easily be used for a dozen cupcakes instead of the recommended 24 fairy cakes - simply just fill your cupcake cases as you usually would!
It doesn't require any specially made blends either, just a simple bag of gluten free self raising flour will do. The recipe is remarkably similar to what you'll already be used to with any standard cupcake recipe, so it's incredibly easy to follow.
This recipe also makes for a great starting point for any batch of cupcakes, it's easy to adapt – I've used it myself as a base for some of my favourite bakes, like these chocolate orange cupcakes. It also works perfectly substituting the required butter in the recipe for a dairy free alternative, it's just a straight swap!
A classic staple that's always handy to add to your favourite recipes - you just can't beat a tasty sponge cake!
The base recipe is surprisingly simple - just because it's gluten free doesn't mean that it has to be difficult to make! This recipe from BBC Good Food is incredibly easy to follow and doesn't require any special blends or mixtures to bake, just a handy bag of gluten free self raising flour.
It's great to adapt for a dairy free version too, simply swap the butter for a dairy free alternative and your good to go!
Even classic cake recipes can be made easily with a gluten free version, they're often far closer to the traditional bake than you'd expect. Whether it's a staple loaf of tasty banana bread - made incredibly easily, in-fact you'd probably barely notice the difference - or a scrumptious chocolate cake, with a couple of simple changes making for one rather tasty bake.
Tips for extra tasty gluten free bakes
Once you've perfected the basics, you can start to experiment adding tasty twists and extra ingredients to make some truly scrumptious bakes. Why not try adding some ground almonds in with a batch of cupcakes? Simply swap 50g of flour for 50g of ground almonds in the bake, you'll be surprised with the results!
For the perfect rise every time, ensure that you pre-heat your oven first. You don't want to leave gluten free cake mix sat around whilst the oven warms up, it bakes best when placed straight in the oven as soon as you've spooned your mixture in your tin/cases - it's a little thing that makes a huge difference, as I've experienced from several failed bakes myself!
You don't always need to use xanthan gum to stabilize your bakes, but it does help. Over time you'll get used to when you need it with your bakes. Generally speaking it doesn't tend to make a huge difference with cupcakes and cakes, but if your baking biscuits, cookies, or tray bakes it can be a huge help in the mix - ensuring that your bakes survive a day or two before the dreaded crumble sets in.
No two gluten free flour blends are the same - you'll be surprised just how much choice there is when you start baking gluten free! For the first few bakes a basic self raising or plain flour mix is the best to try, such as Doves Farm, or a supermarket own brand blend. I've not found much difference between them, but I have found Doves Farm, or M & S's gluten free flour to have the best results.
A good gluten free cake doesn't have to require lots of additional extras to make it extra tasty - just a bit of practice and you'll soon be baking some scrumptious gluten free treats. Why not try some of my favourite tried and tested recipes here on the Cake Porn blog!


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So this is a little late but I do want to do a final pregnancy post for my 39th week. I want to be able to remember as much as I can from the last few moments of my first pregnancy. So here it is...
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 39 Weeks
Size of Baby: He is the size of a watermelon
Average size: 18.9-20.9 inches, ~6.2-9.2 lbs.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: I don't know and I don't want to know... Bottom line: I'm big!
Maternity Clothes: All of my clothes are now maternity
Best Moment this week: Scheduling my final OB visits and my induction date. Getting to spend some quality time at home out of work.
Gender: Boy!!!
Movement: Yes. All the time. He's very active in the evening and in the He's been having the hiccups a lot more as well.
Food Craving: I have not really had any cravings these past few weeks, although I have been a lot hungrier lately.
What I miss: Sleep. Shaving my legs without risking my life!
Sleep: Still not getting much sleep. I have had a sinus infection/cold this past week which has made it a lot more difficult.
What I am looking forward to: Going into labor (hopefully on my own) and meeting my little boy,
Belly Button: In, although it's starting to get a little pushed out..
Symptoms: The swelling is still pretty bad. I forget what my ankles look like! Plus my face has gotten really puffy lately.
I wasn't planning on going out of work at 38 weeks, but between the bad swelling and the carpel tunnel, I have become quiet useless. So I've been trying to enjoy my time at home recovering from my sinus infection, resting, and catching up with friends before our world gets turned upside down!
Friday, January 14, 2011
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Atlanta Hawks Team Report – January 26
=== Atlanta Hawks Team Report – January 26 ===
(Sports Network) – Jason Terry finished with a game-high 22 points and
dished out nine assists to lead Atlanta to a 91-82 win over Detroit at The
Stephen Jackson contributed 21 points for the Hawks, who won for the second
time in three games and snapped a four-game road losing streak. Shareef
Abdur- Rahim chipped in with 14 points to help Atlanta halt a nine-game
losing streak in Detroit.
After the Pistons pulled within 72-63 on a jumper by Richard Hamilton early
in the fourth quarter, Atlanta scored seven of the next nine points. A
three-pointer by Dan Dickau with 9:28 to go put the team ahead 79-65.
Detroit got no closer than the final margin.
Theo Ratliff finished with 13 rebounds and five blocks for the Hawks, who
previously won in Detroit back on March 14, 1999.
Atlanta, which has not topped the 100-point mark in 19 straight games,
returns to action on Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns.


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From their upcoming album; "As The World Collapses".
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TRANSDAT Geosoftware executes coordinate transformations and geodetic datum shifts between many coordinate and reference systems of Germany, Europe, America, Australasia and world-wide, at high precision and high speed:
The current and many historical coordinate and reference systems of all countries of the European Union (EU) including the eastern extensions from 2004 and 2007 and the systems of the European non-EU countries.
The US and Canadian State Plane Coordinate Systems (SPCS) on NAD27 and NAD83 and other coordinate and reference systems of the North American continent.
The coordinate and reference systems of the Australasian continent.
Many coordinate and reference systems of the countries of other continents.
World-wide NTv2 grid file supported coordinate transformations.
All world-wide coordinate and reference systems in current use.
The German coordinate and reference systems of the old and new federal states, the 40 Prussian Soldner Land Registers, the German 'Lagestatus', and exact reference systems of the German federal states.
You will find a complete list of the coordinate and reference systems supported by the program on the internet or after downloading the free test version of the program. The NTv2 standard with national grid files is world-wide full supported. Apart from the given world-wide and state-specific systems, your own personal coordinate systems and geodetic reference systems can be defined with Helmert (Bursa / Wolf, ISO19111) or Molodenski parameters. Calculations can be performed with coordinates entered directly, loaded from files in various formats (Text, CSV, SDF, dBase, ArcShape and ArcGenerate), or passed via batch processing. ArcShape files can be viewed with the program-internal Shape Viewer. A programmable GPS interface makes it possible to read coordinates into a notebook computer from a low-cost GPS antenna.
The program has a user-selectable German or English interface and comes with extensive bi-language online help. The program can be run on most common networks and it is possible to use Terminal Services on WINDOWS Servers. In case of a network installation the clients are installed automatically by the program.
TRANSDAT - Version 12.11 - Latest update on 01.03.2009
The latest important changes
Use of any NTv2 fils for datum shifts.
New coordinate and reference systems of Israel.
Improved GPS module for receive of WGS84 coordinates.
New Bonne coordinate and reference systems of Belgium and Portugal.
New projections Bonne and Equidistant Cylindrical (Plate Carrée).
New coordinate and reference systems of Vietnam and of the French Departements.
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Author: Dr. Joshua Cohen
Your Guide to Trigger Point DIY
It can be confusing trying to figure out exactly how to trigger point yourself.
How often do you do it? How hard do you go? Do you repeat it? How do you know if you are on the right spot?
These are all legitimate questions.
Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain
The holiday season is upon us, and that means more eating, drinking, and being merry. All of this extra merriment can make it hard to stick with your regular exercise and eating routines. It can be hard to stick with any routine with all of the parting and shopping.
My business always picks up during the holiday season due to everyone hurting themselves from getting all stressed out from doing to much.
If you are trying to eat healthy or follow a diet plan, it can be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to stick with. There can be temptations around every corner. From the treats at the receptionists desk, to the snacks in the office kitchen, to the cookies at home, we are surrounded by treats and temptation.
When Fake Sugar Becomes Too Much
A vast majority of people at any given time want to lose weight.
Unfortunately, few people have training in nutrition or exercise. Therefore, most of us don't know what is valid and what is invalid and wrong when evaluating a weight loss, exercise, or nutrition program.
And there are many companies out there looking to take advantage of uneducated consumers who are desperate to lose weight.
Juicing: Nutritional Fad or Future?
For a long time I have been hearing about how great juicing is. Juicing is supposed to be a good way to get all of your vitamins, minerals and nutrients from fruits and vegetables in an easy to drink and convenient form. I have heard about what amazing health benefits can be derived from juicing.
Juicing pulverizes the fruit and vegetables so that when you drink it, the fruit and vegetables are already partially processed and your body doesn't have to waste precious energy on processing the food. The vitamins and minerals in the fruits and vegetables are supposed to be very bio-available and easy for the body to digest and process. So with juicing, ideally you get to take advantage of all of the vitamins and minerals and nutrients that the fruits and vegetables have to offer.
I just didn't want to spend $500 on a juicer. So when a friend of mine told me about the green monster, I was intrigued.
Aging Doesn't Equal Pain
"If I had known I was going to live this long then I would have taken better care of myself."
"Getting old isn't for sissies."
"This pain is just due to getting old."
These are all common sayings I hear around my office.
I am here to tell you that just because you are aging, doesn't mean that you have to be in pain. Aging doesn't equal pain.
The Real Cause of Your Injuries
I have been in practice for almost 15 years. I am a chiropractor who specializes in neuromusculoskeletal pain and injuries. I am a trigger point specialist.
The people who have seen every type of medical doctor out there and still don't have any idea of what's wrong with them, they are in pain, can't find out what is wrong with them, and have no idea how to reduce their pain, come to see me for an answer and a treatment.
The Obesity Paradox
Our overall health is related to how we take care of ourselves, rather than related to how big or small our waistlines are.
Pain Free Lifestyle exercise and nutrition programs are designed around the principal that it is more important to take care of yourself, be healthy and feel well, than it is to lose weight and be thin. The program is designed around the belief that it is more important to be healthy, than it is to look healthy. The program is comprised of exercises that are designed to make you feel better, rather than to get skinny. Pain Free Lifestyle is not a get thin quick scheme.
A new, anti-diet book came out that reinforces this approach to exercise and nutrition. It is called "The Obesity Paradox," and it is written by Cardiologist Carl J. Lavie. Lavie, who is a cardiologist at the John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute in New Orleans, said it very succinctly: "looks can be deceiving."
Learning to Listen to Your Body
Rest is one of the most often overlooked components of staying in shape. It is hard to know when to work through pain, and when to listen to your body and back off and rest. Rest usually isn't even considered a component to staying in shape. But rest is essential if you want to continue to exercise.
How much time should you take off? Do you take the time off completely? Will you lose conditioning if you take too much time off? These are all valid questions that can be hard to answer, even if you know about exercise.
Can Obesity Really Shorten Your Life
A study out of McGill University of Canada concluded that obesity not only shortens one's lifespan, but it also shortens the quality of one's lifespan as well.
Western society has been suffering from an epidemic of obesity. More than one-third of all Americans, or 78.6 million people, are overweight or obese.
The research out of McGill University proved that being obese will shorten your life expectancy by 8 years. Being obese will also reduce the quality of the last 2 decades of your life, primarily due to managing the health effects of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and osteo-arthritis (the long term health effects of being obese).
Is Diet Really Helping With Your Diet?
Recently big soda manufacturers pledged to cut the calories in their sugar laden soft drinks. While this may seem like a good idea, their motivations may not be completely altruistic.
Consumers have been growing larger and larger as our society's obesity epidemic has been reaching epidemic proportions. Many consumers are now demanding lower calorie alternatives to their favorite foods and beverages.
But watch out, diet is not all that it is cracked up to be.