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Americans today have become health conscious. We are been conditioned by society – and perhaps for good reason – to start 'working out,' or at the very least to 'stay active.' Daily exercise should be at the very top of our list of priorities!
It seems that no matter what website we visit these days we'll see an ad for a new exercise device or an article with a headline like: "5 Ways to Stay in Shape!" or "Strengthen Your Body with these 10 Exercises!" or "10 Ways to Stay Strong and Active."
If there's one thing we need to make time for today, we're told, it's building and maintaining a healthy body.
But what about our soul?
We can get so caught up in the activities of our daily lives that we often forget just how important it is to remain active every day in our spiritual lives. We forget to do the spiritual exercises that our souls need. Most often, we don't even realize just how "weak" we really are until we have to put our spiritual fitness to the test.
Signs of Weakness
Distractions during prayer and Mass can be signs that we are failing the spiritual fitness test and that our souls need tending to. Maybe the distractions aren't just due to our minds being on overload from the week's busy schedule but something more. And when we get to Lent – the ultramarathon of the liturgical season – the overwhelming feeling of burden may be due to more than just human weakness.
If we would put as much effort into exercises for our souls and staying active in our spiritual lives as we do into physical exercise, we might just find ourselves looking forward to prayer, Mass, Devotions, and sacrifices as things we've been actively training for instead of as obligations that we dread.
Here are some suggestions for exercising your soul – from beginning to advanced – that will build up your spiritual strength, increase your spiritual stamina, and bring added grace for overcoming those difficult times when you need strength the most.
The Beginner: Start Out with Small, Humble, Honest Prayers
No first-time marathoner heads out on a first run and does 26.2 miles. In fact, no advanced marathoner heads out on the first run of the training season and does 26.2 miles. So, too, we should not try to build our prayer lives by starting out with ambitious and difficult devotions. Devotions are the spiritual equivalent of a 26.2 mile marathon!
The Rosary, novenas, aggressive reading and meditation on Scripture are all wonderful and ambitious prayers and devotions. However, for someone just beginning an active prayer life these can be more troublesome than helpful as a way to grow closer to God.
There's no requirement that prayer must be lengthy and time-consuming in order to be honest and fruitful. Just turning your mind to God for five minutes a day – whether it's in the morning while showering, during your lunch break, or right before bed – is the first step in reaching that goal of a stronger spiritual life.
The Intermediate: Continuing Education through Reading and Reflection
Once a "five minutes a day of prayer" regime becomes easier, choosing a book to read or meditate on with prayer should be the next goal. The book doesn't have to be a long and complicated theological work (I wouldn't suggest picking up St. Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologica, for example). However, a saint's biography, meditations from the saints, or works defending or explaining the Faith will help in strengthening your spiritual life and will also continue your Faith education, which is something we are all called to do.
In order to grow closer to Christ, we must know Him, know His ways, and know the Truth. The only way to do this is through continuing education. Reading and reflection and by attending parish events that foster further education and a discussion on the Faith are two goods ways to continue our education. Education is such a fundamental part of our spiritual growth that without it our growth stagnates and our spiritual lives fall to the wayside.
The Novice: Adoration and Daily Mass
As your spiritual life continues to grow through short prayer and continual learning, your relationship with Christ should be strengthened through adoration and by receiving the sacraments as often as possible. This increases prayer time and automatically devotes more of our time to Christ. It's also a chance to put our daily lives on hold and remember Who and What our lives are supposed to be centered around – Christ.
Prayer and continual education can both be done during adoration and even during Mass. This helps build a more prayerful life just by providing more time for both activities. Many parishes offer a perpetual adoration chapel, but if your parish doesn't have one it may still have an adoration hour. If you can't commit to a whole hour, even just 15 minutes of spending time with Christ will bear fruit – a necessary exercise to strengthen your spiritual muscle so to speak.
The Junior: Devotionals
Devotionals require great discipline and concentration, along with a great deal of quiet and a lack of interruption. Such a combination though can make Devotionals difficult, and I have to admit that getting the combination right is something I struggle with myself. But as prayer time goes from five minutes a day to perhaps an hour spent in adoration, a Devotional might be a good thing to try – especially during Eucharistic Adoration in church or even as part of family prayer time.
There are multiple kinds of devotions: the Rosary, novenas devoted to the saints or to Our Lady, the Divine Mercy, the Imitation of Christ and other Devotional readings, or even reading Scripture. Loyola Press and other Catholic publications houses are great resources for Devotions: Eucharistic Devotions, praying and reflecting on the rosary, and the Sacred Heart Devotions are just a few.
The Advanced: Active Ministry
Finally, as your spiritual life grows stronger through prayer, reflection, and learning it will be easier to begin acting on it in your daily life. We are all called to serve our Lord and even as part of the laity we can all participate in the different ministries offered in many parishes. There are numerous Catholic societies and groups that devote time and prayer to the Church or that volunteer to help those in need. Taking part in an active ministry brings our spiritual lives full circle and allows us to bear witness to Christ in a way that sets a good example for those in our lives.
Spiritual Growth is a Journey
Spiritual growth is a constant journey that isn't completed until we reach Heaven. Just as a marathoner is never done training and continually strives for better running times, so, too, should we always be striving for more and better spiritual growth to grow closer to Christ.
Even as we look to improve our physical well-being through an active lifestyle, let's never forget that God should always be first in our lives.


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Ancient shamanic practices can help you transform difficult situations and relationships, and open you to new possibilities.
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Just in case you change your mind about logging out I think there should be a cancel button.
Just in case you change your mind about logging out I think there should be a cancel button.
Definitely. I was really annoyed yesterday when I accidentally pressed it. Then again, it might not be so bad if the game didn't take so long to load, but I doubt that's going to change soon.
No X disconnects just as fast. The character won't disappear for about 10 seconds, but he's still not there because you can't hit him
I agree there should be a cancel button - and i dont even understand why MrDDT finds it necessary to argue such a basic primitive thing...
If you're right, MrDDT, and everyone should just suffer the consequences of logging out when they click that button, what is the point of the timer? As NorCalGooey points out, it disconnects just as fast as clicking the 'x' and there is no difference regarding whether or not you leave the game world. You would assume that the timer is meant to serve some purpose, and a reasonable purpose would be the option of cancelling.


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Pilot is the very first episode of the US version of Shameless. It originally aired on January 9, 2011.
Fiona's purse is stolen on a night out with Veronica, but a handsome stranger named Steve does his best to retrieve it. He's unsuccessful, but earns an invite back to the Gallagher house when he defends the girls by punching an infamous bouncer who insults them.
They have sex on the kitchen floor but are soon interrupted by local cops dropping off a completely drunk Frank. Steve returns the next day to ask Fiona out, but she resists his offers and all but insults him. Steve refuses to accept her refusal however and begins sending her gifts with the hope of winning her heart. Finally she agrees to go out on a real date and is surprised when she discovers the secret behind Steve's profession.
Lip discovers a stash of gay porn in the bedroom he shares with Ian, but he is unwilling to accept his brother's sexuality and so takes him to Karen who recently rewarded Lip for tutoring her with oral sex. Things go horribly wrong however when Karen's father Eddie catches her giving Ian oral sex and chases the Gallagher brothers from the house before leaving his wife.
Lip discovers Ian's affair with his married boss Kash when he almost catches them in the act.
Regular Cast
- William H. Macy - Frank Gallagher
- Emmy Rossum - Fiona Gallagher
- Justin Chatwin - Steve Wilton / Jimmy Lishman
- Ethan Cutosky - Carl Gallagher
- Shanola Hampton - Veronica Fisher
- Steve Howey - Kevin Ball
- Emma Kenney - Debbie Gallagher
- Cameron Monaghan - Ian Gallagher
- Jeremy Allen White - Phillip "Lip" Gallagher
- Laura Slade Wiggins - Karen Jackson
Special Guest Star
Guest Cast
- Tyler Jacob Moore - Tony Markovich
- Joel Murray - Eddie Jackson
- Pej Vahdat - Kash
- Marguerite Moreau - Linda
- This episode is a direct adaptation of Episode 101 of the UK version.
- Liam Gallagher makes a cameo appearance.
- It is implied Liam is the result of his mother's affair but it is revealed in Nana Gallagher Had an Affair, he is Frank's son.
- Episode Runtime- 00:57:43
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VWSC Community -
Welcome to Vancouver West Soccer Club! We're glad you and your player are joining our club. Here are some basic questions we receive from parents.
What age group is my child? All players register in the year they were born in. age chart
When do sign-ups begin? Spring season registration will be open January 15th. Returning players from the 2019 Fall have until February 28th to register to be placed back on the same team. All other requests will be based on registration date.
When do practices start? Practice times and start dates vary depending on your team. Most teams will begin practicing late March. Most teams practice once per week.
When are games? Spring season games will be on Friday evenings, or during the day on Saturdays. Games start the Saturday after Spring Break, • April 10/11- June 5/6
How do I register? For accuracy of player information, we offer on-line registration. Registration is not considered complete until payment has been received and posted to your account, and we have verified that we have received a state issued birth certificate or current passport to prove date of birth. Registration is initiated online. Please click on the Registration link in the left menu to get started once registration is open.
I changed my mind, can I get a refund? Yes, as long as you request a refund before February 28, 2020. Exception: doctor's note stating player cannot play for the season or if you have moved out of the area. There is a $10 service fee for all refunds.
When will I know what team my child is on? We start forming teams in March, and will have rosters to coaches mid March. If you do not hear from a coach by March 31st, contact Rachelle Beatty at [email protected]
Where do I buy the uniform? All uniforms are purchased through the club during your online registration process
Is my child old enough to play soccer? For the spring season, the player must turn four years old on or before December 31, 2019.
If I played for Vancouver West Soccer Club prior to this year must I turn in my birth certificate? As long as you submitted a birth certificate in the last couple years, you may not need to issue one. If you are not sure, please contact Rachelle Beatty at [email protected] to verify if a birth certificate is needed.
Will you accept a hospital issued birth certificate? No, Washington State Youth Soccer (WYS) requires all players to submit a state issued certificate of live birth or current passport in order to be assigned to a team. Hospital certificates are NOT accepted.
Does my child have to try-out? Tryouts are not part of the recreational soccer program. Try-outs are held for players age 9 and older wishing to play at an advanced level of competition. These teams are Advanced Competition teams and only play other Advanced Competition teams. All other teams are recreational teams, players are assigned based on last year's team, team request, and sign-up date.
Can my child keep the same coach he/she had last year? We encourage all players to register as soon as possible so we can try and honor team and coach requests. There are no guarantees - but players who register by February 28th typically are granted their request.
Who do I contact if I need additional answers? Contact Rachelle Beatty at [email protected] if you have more questions.
Vancouver West Soccer Club
PO Box 65622 Vancouver, Washington 98665
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As much as we love spreading the festive cheer at Christmas, it can soon take a toll on your bank balance. But that doesn't mean you have to follow in Scrooge's footsteps to protect your finances in December; a few clever tricks can cut your tax bill and make being generous feel even better.
Curious to know what they might be? Here are 12 money-saving tips from the SimpleTax team to put a spring in your step this season:
- File your tax return by the 30th December to pay a bill of £3,000 or less via PAYE and your salary
- If you're a landlord think about doing some repairs to your properties. These are tax deductible and will give your tenant a warm feeling over the festive period
- Give a Christmas bonus to your employees. You could give a bottle of wine, gift vouchers or even a turkey! You can gift up to £50 (inc VAT) as long as it's not in monetary form
- Get your tax return done early so you can have a stress-free Christmas. Why wait? According to HMRC 1,944 people actually submitted their self-assessment tax return online on Christmas Day last year!
- Throw your employees a Christmas party. You can spend up to £150 (inc VAT) per employee as long as it becomes an annual event!
- If you work from home don't forget to claim a proportion of your household bills on your tax return
- They're not tax deductible, but your suppliers really appreciate a bottle at Christmas. If you want to gift something that's tax deductible it's got to be emblazoned with your logo, but we don't think a mouse mat's going to be as well received…
- Fill your ISA before April 6th, the current allowance of £20,000 per person and future interest earned is tax free
- Don't miss the Self Assessment deadline – filing after the 31st January incurs an automatic £100 fine
- Make sure you've stopped paying National Insurance contributions if you're still working beyond the state retirement age
- Register for a UTR by the 20th December if you need to fill in a tax return for the first time – read our guide here.
- Give a little or a lot: giving via Gift Aid allows the charity to claim the tax back – Additional rate tax payers can also claim the difference between the basic and higher income tax bands. A National Trust family membership of £115 is worth £28.80 on your tax return if you're higher rate tax payer and we're sure your family will appreciate it
Follow these 12 tips to save money this Christmas while putting smiles on the faces of those around you! Want to identify more clever ways to reduce your Self Assessment tax bill? Head to SimpleTax to start your free trial today, and identify tax relief opportunities that might have slipped through the net before you submit your tax return this winter.


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I Went To Switzerland Last Summer And You Must See Its Beauty
Last summer the Embassy of Switzerland in my country invited me to Switzerland, to travel across the country by train and capture the beauty of the country.
Long story short, I've never seen any landscape more beautiful than the Alps meeting the woods with the contrast of red trains.
Read more: Why This Mom Quit Her Job To Travel The World With Her 6-Year-Old Daughter


text: Wikipedia picture of the day on November 5, 2018: Interior view of one of the domes of the Shah Mosque, Isfahan, Iran. The mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage site started its construction in 1611, during the Safavid dynasty per order of Abbas I of Persia. It's considered one of the masterpieces of Persian architecture in the Islamic era. Wikipedia"


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Taiyou to Himawari
Boyfriend (Moonlight Version)
what i want… (Limited CD+DVD only)
Taiyou to Himawari (Instrumental)
1. Taiyou to Himawari
I kind of was wondering where has FLOWER been for a while and I noticed they released this A-side. Listening to Taiyou to Himawari, it really isn't different from songs from "Still" or "Sakura Regret" as it's still the 3 main singers and an R&B beat. Granted that's their sound, but the song didn't exactly resonate with me plus it felt like only one of the 3 girls were really singing. There's some things about the song that's nice like the vocals (as usual) and using the strings (not new) but…after "Koibito ga Santa Claus" it just feels muddled to me.
2. Boyfriend (Moonlight Version)
If you were wondering what the whole version is all about, fellow group, Happiness also released a track "Boyfriend (Sunshine Version) which is why FLOWER has such. Comparing the two, FLOWER's version is more towards their sound and has a stronger leaning to R&B than Happiness' version. Sadly, I do prefer the latter (but I think it's because that sound is more something I like and the vocals from them are stronger TBH). To me, the moonlight version feels very bland and doesn't really stand out to me, but I do like it slightly more than the A-side.
3. what i want…
On limited pressings of the CD+DVD version of the single, we get an extra B-side. Funny enough I actually really liked this song because it did remind me of Happiness xD. The song is very much catered to dance fans of E-Girls (or Dream). It's just fun to listen to and has a cool flow to it. Even the musical breakdowns are impressive to me! I must say this might be one of the best songs they've done so far!
As it's the group's 5th single, Taiyou to Himawari isn't a totally bad single, but it kind of ranks with most of their other singles. The A-side is kind of forgetful and after their last one, it's not a good sign. Their take on Boyfriend is a lot like their stuff so once again, it's a tiny bit bland, plus Happiness did it much better! However, the shining moment is the B-side, what i want… because of it's more dance-focused arrangement. I wonder when their 1st album will be announced…


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Ladies and Gentlemen, we have entered the shadow realm forMercury Rx with the actual retrograde period beginning on February 23rd. In astrology, Mercury rules reasoning, communication and social interactions with others. Mercury in our natal chart reveals the preferred method of communication for each individual; but Mercury's position in our daily charts reveals, more than likely, how we'll end up communicating with others. Naturally, should Mercury's position in your natal chart match with Mercury's position in the daily chart, then consider yourself lucky ! Currently, we have Mercury perched in intuitive Pisces [click here if you missed my article on Mercury in Pisces—> https://holistictruth.wordpress.com/2013/02/05/february-5th-2013-mercury-in-pisces/ ]. As previously noted, with Mercury in Pisces, our communication style transforms from detached &objective (as with Mercury in Aquarius) to involved and subjective. Now, we rely on our emotions to make decisions for us: understanding that we have feelings for a reason and we must use them ! If something isn't sitting right in our spirit, or we have a bad inkling about a person/situation, we are more inclined to shut the shop down immediately. Conversely, Mercury in Pisces prompts us to judge conversations with others based on how we feel—instead of being strictly content with the substance being discussed. We'll be watching every eye and hand movement, facial expression, and body stance to determine what lies underneath the information being presented to us. Of course, this is a great thing if it turns out your inclinations are correct; but it could also be disastrous if you're wrong and merely took things out of context ! How embarrassing.
Unfortunately, with Mercury entering a retrograde phase, the already fuzzy nature of Pisces becomes even more so. Discerning between fact and fiction will be seriously challenging as we become unsure if our intuition is working or whether paranoia has commandeered our minds. Unlike Saturn Rx[click here if you missed that article —> https://holistictruth.wordpress.com/2013/02/15/february-18th-2013-the-saturn-turns-retrograde/ ] , where we can move full steam ahead on restructuring our responsibilities, Mercury Rx acts a bit differently. This is NOT the time to sign a new contract or lease; begin a new relationship; or make major purchases. You are liable to find out the contract you signed wasn't that great of a deal, the relationship you started turned into a complete dud and the item you bought only brought you buyer's remorse. This is, however, an ideal time for research and reflection on goals to implement in March once the Rx period has passed.
Because Mercury serves as the ruler planet for Gemini and Virgo, these two Solar signs (along with those of you who have Gemini and/or Virgo as your Moon or Ascendant sign) will feel the heat more intensely. In addition Pisces and Sagittarius [the polar opposites of Virgo and Gemini, respectively] will find it tough communicating with others. This is because all four signs are the Mutable signs of the zodiac. These guys are bonded together by their level of flexibility: placing strong emphasis on renewal and adjusting to their environment. Mutable signs in particular, but all signs in general, will have an arduous time processing information, or articulating information to others. I believe the carefully controlled nature of Libra and Aquarius will clash with Mercury in Pisces. Instead of being in command of how you express yourself (as you usually are), you may find yourself bouncing from one emotional extreme to the other. Those of you with Aries or Leo in your personal planets may also have an equally difficult time maneuvering through sentimental matters. You are usually relaxed but Mercury in Pisces could distort things for you—acting as a source of uneasiness. When Mercury retrogrades, miscommunications are more frequent or we may fail to fully understand things being told to us. Setbacks will be frustrating but common. Expect electronic mishaps, misinterpretations of gestures, and feeling as if folks "just don't understand you." The motto for this transit should be: what you said to someone may not be what they actually heard—and vice versa.
During this time, we may grapple with sending "that" text or leaving it in our message drafts; reflect on ways we could have said things differently during an argument with a spouse or loved one; or harp on situations we mishandled in the past. Astrologers consider Mercury's Rx period as a time when old issues in relationships reemerge to the surface or former flames find their way back into the picture [if, for but, a brief moment]. Again, when a planet is retrograde, it appears to astronomers as if it is moving backwards in the solar system. Although this is physically impossible, symbolically, Mercury Rx represents us "moving backwards" over things that need to be redone or situations that require an ending—which is perfect as Pisces also represents a period of endings since it is the final stop in the zodiac before the Sun begins in Aries. [don't you love how everything just ties together so perfectly?]


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A Bit of Fascism, a Bit of Modernism in Peru
Discussing the impact on my life of two recent developments in Peru: the 10-year census and the legalization of medical marijuana.
Tripping on San Pedro in Peru
Contributed story from a Gonzo journalist who takes the hallucinogenic drug, San Pedro, on a 19-hour bus ride in southern Peru.
Gringo Roundtable on the Colombia-FARC Peace Deal
A gringo roundtable of analysis on the Colombia-FARC peace agreement from various journalists in Colombia.
Buying Weed in Comas, Lima
The story of a small adventure I had visiting a friend and burning one up in Comas, one of Lima's poorest neighborhoods.
Mad Outta Me Head Published
Announcing the publication of Mad Outta Me Head: Addiction and Underworld from Ireland to Colombia.
Kingdom of Thieves: El Cartucho, Bogota
An excerpt from Mad Outta Me Head on the old El Cartucho district of Bogota, which was a un-policed neighborhood of drugs and addiction.
Banging up Girl in Colombia
This excerpt from Smuggler's Diary features Kendall, a syringe, and a few grams of pure Colombian cocaine in a Cartagena motel room.
Contributed Story: Scoped in Bogota
A short story of an American who was drugged with scopolamine and robbed.
The Second MIA Incident
Telling the story of my second MIA incident, when I was selected (again) for extra screening for contraband.


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Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), the etiological agent of tuberculosis and one of the most successful human pathogens, caused 8.6 million incident cases of tuberculosis (TB) and claimed 1.3 million lives in 2012, in spite of century-long efforts to combat it. New drugs, vaccines and diagnostic tests for TB are clearly needed, but their development is hampered by poor understanding of the basic biology of this pathogen. Global studies on MTB at the systems level rather than traditional one gene or one protein approaches should lead to breakthroughs, however, new tools with which to investigate the basic biology of MTB and its interactions with the host at the systems level are urgently needed.
To address this problem, we have just constructed a functional MTB proteome microarray covering 95% of the proteome, and a complete ORFome library (Cell reports, 2014). We demonstrate the broad applicability of the microarray by investigating global protein-protein interactions, small molecule-protein binding, and serum biomarker discovery, identifying 59 PknG-interacting proteins, 30 c-di-GMP binding proteins, and 14 MTB proteins that together differentiate between TB patients with active disease and recovered individuals. Results suggest that the MTB rhamnose pathway is likely regulated by both the serine/threonine kinase PknG and c-di-GMP. This new resource has potential to generate greater understanding of key biological processes in the pathogenesis of tuberculosis, possibly leading to new therapies for the treatment of this ancient disease.
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Inequality over the Life Cycle, Housing and the Business Cycle
Mar 8, 2019
A talk by Christian Scharrer, University of Augsburg
A talk by Christian Scharrer, University of Augsburg, in the Economics Speaker Series
Friday, March 8
4 pm
Arts Building Room 807, 9 Campus Dr.
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We study the redistributive impact of a productivity shock in both the consumption goods and housing sectors in a lifecycle model that distinguishes between homeowners and renters. Our model is able to replicate the heterogeneity of income and wealth and the qualitative lifecycle behaviour of housing and consumption. The model clarifies how the interaction between the business cycle and housing affects inequality. In accordance with the experience of the Great Recession, we find that income inequality increases when house prices fall. Young homeowners with high debt are particularly vulnerable to an economic downturn.


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Dr. Donna McCormack (Lecturer in English Literature at the University of Surrey) speaks about the recent Special Issue of the journal Somatechnics that she edited with the steering committee of the Monster Network.
The Monster Network has been busy doing collective work and is happy to announce the publication of a special issue of the journal Somatechnics on Promises, Monsters, Methodologies: The Ethics, Politics and Poetics of the Monstrous (September 2018).
The Special Issue started as a collaborative project between the five editors, who are all steering committee members of the Monster Network. Most of us have worked together for many years, while others came along later consolidating our desire to think about the future of monster studies, and to address whether there is such a thing as monster studies. Continue reading "Special Issue on the Monstrous"


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The holiday season is often one filled with joyous memories, comfort food, warm conversations, and of course reunions with loved ones you may only see a few times a year. The opportunity for uninterrupted, quality time is a reason to celebrate and rejoice, but it is also the same reason the holidays can be difficult…Read More
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I get a lot of emails asking for new chicken recipes, since it is the most popular meat in America. I took influence from my recent trip to Tuscany and found this simple and delicious recipe called Pollo al Mattone which means "chicken under a brick"…but I decided to eliminate the brick and instead I cooked it in my cast iron skillet.
If you don't already own one, go and purchase a good cast iron skillet. It will last you forever and you can create such amazing flavor by using it. The marinade is very important with this recipe, so you just need to prep it the night before, with the bird and the herbs and let it sit in the fridge overnight to maximize the flavor. Nonna makes this with slices of pancetta on top of the chicken, so I did too, which keeps it the meat moist but also adds a wonderful bacon-like flavor. I hope you add this new dish to replace some of your outdated chicken recipes, I know your family will be happy that you did.
Chicken al Mattone with Pancetta
- organic whole chicken butterflied
- 4 smoked pancetta slices about 1/8-inch thick
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic roughly chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 large onion sliced to 1/4-inch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a medium bowl add the garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper, chili flakes, olive oil and lemon juice and mix well.
- Generously season the chicken with salt and pepper and pour the marinade mixture to coat completely, massage for 1 minute.
- Cover the bottom of the cast iron skillet with some of the sliced onions, and add the chicken skin side down.
- Put the rest of the onions on top and cover the pan with plastic wrap, transfer to the fridge and let it marinate for 24 hours.
- Take the chicken, onions and marinade out of the skillet and transfer to a plate.
- Heat the skillet on the stove over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, when hot, place the chicken skin side down and sear for about 5 minutes or until the skin turns golden brown. Turn the heat off and remove the chicken.
- Add the onions back to the bottom of the skillet and put the chicken skin side up on top of the onions and add the marinade and pancetta slices on top.
- Transfer to the oven and roast at 400° for 35 to 40 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°.
- Cut the chicken with a kitchen knife and serve it.
Other chicken recipes:
- Chicken puttanesca recipe
- Roman Style Chicken recipe
- Chicken Scaloppine with Lemon and Herbs recipe
- Chicken parmigiana recipe
- Chicken Marsala recipe
- Tuscan Roasted Chicken


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Ms Liezel Van Eeden
1Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, Wollongong , Australia
High quality efficient healthcare for frail and aged patients is a priority for the healthcare system. Studies have shown that for every 10 days of bed rest in hospital, the equivalent of 10 years muscle aging occurs in people over 80 years of age1/2.
Following a customer satisfaction survey, it was identified that patients and carers feel uncertain of what they can do to achieve better health outcomes whilst in hospital. This lack of knowledge and subsequent inability to actively participate in their recovery place them at risk of deterioration whilst in hospital.
Activ8 was implemented to involve patients with a length of stay longer than one week in developing and completing 8 actions per day to achieve their health goals.
The program targets patients at risk of frailty and provides education and a therapy program. This facilitates independent or semi supervised therapy by either the Allied Health Assistant, nursing staff or the patient's family to encourage compliance and completion of each action 7 days a week.
Preliminary results indicate an increase in the patient and carers understanding of and compliance with Therapy goals and action.
There is a push from patients and family to now share the Activ8 goal sheets between sites to ensure ongoing active involvement when patients are transferred from one facility to another.
Preliminary results suggest that collaborative working between Allied Health disciplines can lead to increased patient time and therapy.
Initial findings have shown a strong commitment from patients and carers in ownership and participation in their program. While our clinical study has yet to be completed, early results indicate that using a visual tool to promote active involvement in recovery, increases compliance and decrease the risk of deterioration.
- Gill T M, Allore H, Guo Z. (2004) The Deleterious effects of bed rest among community living older people,Journal of Geremtology, Medical Science, Vol 59A, No 7, 655-761.
- Kortebein P, Symons TB, Ferrando A, et al. (2008) Functional impact of 10 days of bed rest in healthy older adults. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2008;63:1076–1081.
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'Robber' killed by mob beating in Pabna
Pabna: An alleged robber was killed in a mob beating at Dharbila village in Sadar upazila on Thursday.
The deceased is Mukul Hossian, about 40 years old, son of Golam Hossain, of Mujibnagar upazila of Meherpur.
Police said a gang of robbers numbering 7 to 8, was taking preparation for committing robbery at the house of Abul Kashem of the village around 3:00 am.
Hearing the hue and cry, locals rushed to the spot and chased the robbers and caught the man while the rest managed to flee.
The mob then gave him a good beating, leaving him critically injured.
He was rushed to Pabna General Hospital where duty doctor declared him dead.


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Startup Weekend Bali: celebrating the 5th anniversary
On November 16-18, Hubud hosted its fifth edition of Startup Weekend Bali where ten teams formed to make their digital-nomad ideas a reality. Imagine you have a startup idea. Perhaps you've spent a year working on it, maybe you have a team or even some funding. Or, like so many of us, you just have a basic idea that your passionate about and you're searching for a way to kick-start yourself into action. Startup Weekend is a global challenge for this latter group of "wantrapreneurs."
It's Saturday afternoon and as I walk up back steps at Hubud, there's a young Javanese woman called Novi sitting there. I say "Selamat Siang," and I notice the name badge hanging around her neck. It's crafted from wood, as part of Hubud's first zero-waste Startup Weekend Bali, and it turns out that zero waste is a big point of interest for the digital nomads gathered for the event.
Much has changed since I was a participant at the first edition of Startup Weekend Bali at Hubud coworking, back in 2014. For a start, there's a far greater representation of the Indonesian community than the one I remember from four years ago.
Novi is one such person, and she is participating through one of the event sponsors, Kafe, a local restaurant here in Ubud. She confesses of having had a business idea for the startup event, but was out of energy by the time the pitches started last night, as she was feeling jaded from a full day at work.
Instead, Novi has joined the startup team 'Rocket' and I ask how they are getting on: "We're stuck on a name and a logo," she tells me.I quietly think to myself 'either they've made insanely fast progress or they're sidetracked by a not-so-important detail'.
In some ways, this small observation highlights what Startup Weekend is all about. As the event facilitator, Ashley Uy, Product Owner & Account Executive at Symph, told the 72 participants when she introduced the event last night,
"Startup Weekend Bali is all about trying something new, making mistakes and having fun."
Friday night kick-off: a fiesta of startup ideas
We were lucky to have Ashley here at all, after her flight from the Philippines was canceled. Even though she was "running on empty", the energy she brought to the room was instant and contagious. Soon we were into the "icebreaker" to help everyone get over any nerves with pitching their ideas to develop over the weekend.
The task was to take a random noun and an adjective and, after a quick group discussion, to come up with a 20-second pitch. My favorite was the ridiculous 'Spicy Banana', a banana-shaped reusable bag for refilling spices at a shop.
Soon it was time to pitch for real, those ideas voted on by participants that would become the businesses worked on over the weekend. The nerves were still there, but eventually, 28 different people stood up at the front of Hubud's bamboo coworking space to explain their idea in only a minute.
The theme of this startup weekend edition is 'digital nomadism.'
"While there were some ideas for digital-nomad centric products, many pitches were on issues that digital nomads wanted to be better connected to. These ranged from immersive learning for children, to using running to help the poor, to combining coaching to support good causes."
Each participant then had three votes for the ideas they liked and, from this, twelve projects were selected. That left one final task for the evening: for the idea 'founder' to build a team which, in itself, posed a challenge.
Ashley outlined the broad skills needed for an ideal team: technical, domain expertise, business and creative. A quick show of hands revealed that the room was very light on developers and designers, so developing a minimum viable product (MVP) was going to be a challenge for some teams.
Saturday: the validation of the startup ideas
After getting some sleep, the participants were back at Hubud coworking for a meditation session to start off the weekend on Saturday morning and calm the mind before the hard work ahead. I caught up with Ashley who told me that the teams were working with a coach and by now should have done some customer research to validate their ideas.
Ashley said that some pitches would need to be focused on how the business operations were likely to work, rather than producing an MVP. Also, while the participants were working hard on developing their value proposition, they also needed to prepare a draft presentation by early evening.
With this amount of work to be done in the hot and sweaty Hubud coworking, it's no surprise that when I went to speak to team 'Digital Nomad Finder', I was soon told: "it's great to hear your stories, but we need to focus." I swiftly moved on and bumped into Clare Harrison, one of the startup weekend coaches, who had been part of SUW Bali with me in 2014.
Clare was mentoring 'Nomad No Waste' and chatting to her, it was evident how tricky it can be to work on a topic where there are so many possibilities: different customer types, markets and potential problems to solve. After hearing from her team and the different ideas they had, Clare had one message:
"you need to get out of building to do some research and gather some data."
And they were not the only ones struggling in this area. I spoke to the 'Edukation' team, which was stuck on validating their market and its size, having been only able to gather anecdotal evidence so far.
Sunday: the final pitches at Hubud coworking space
I arrived back at Hubud coworking on Sunday afternoon to a flurry of chairs and tables being moved outside to create space inside for the final presentations at 4 pm. The tension in the air was palpable, with the participants frantically looking for a quiet space in Hubud's garden to practice their pitch.
I caught a glimpse of the laptop screen of 'Coaching for Cause' and their landing page was looking slick. They were soon to be first up presenting to SUW Bali's panel of judges.
Earlier, day three had started with a mediation session at 9 am, followed by a sumptuous breakfast provided by Kafe. Stomachs filled, the participants were soon back gathered around their laptops finessing their startup products.
Over the weekend, two teams dropped out so ten startup teams ended up competing for a place in the APAC regional contest of the global SUW challenge. With the pressure rising, teams had to select one member to deliver the presentation and who would attend the pitching workshop.
As SUW Bali moved into the final few hours, each team had the chance to practice their presentation with the SUW Bali's coaches. Then, as the clock struck 3 pm it was time for the teams to email their presentations to event organizers, draw breath and have faith that all their hard work over the last 54 hours would pay off.
Time to pitch and the winners
Ashley was back on the mic, getting all the participants organized into seating positions so that the presentations would run smoothly. The three judges took their seats as Ashley reminded the teams of the "rollercoaster" they had been on over the weekend.
After each presentation was complete and some tough questioning from the judges, Ashley took the mic to close SUW Bali: "It's time for a hug, to say 'good job' and give yourselves a pat on the back". Then we all moved to Titu Batu Club for the after party and to await the announcement of the winners.
Here's a rundown on the businesses pitched at SUW Bali 2018, and details of the prize winners:
In first place was Nana, a Zurich-based service that matches places that look after children (such as IKEA) with working parents that don't have family members or a nanny to take care of their kids.
The runner up was Rocket , which seeks to disrupt the Russian and European markets for short-term specialist chef assignments by slashing headhunter fees in matching chefs with restaurants and events.
Third place went to Tea Rituals, a service that creates new habits for its customers by combining the ritual of drinking tea with immersive experiences such as guided meditation and breathwork.
Coaching for Cause tackles the issue of climate change by offering coaching services to consumers on specialist topics such as zero waste and connecting them with interesting charity projects.
Earth Challenge is an app that provides users with sustainability-focused lifestyle challenges on topics of interest which they can join with others around the world and invite their friends to participate in.
Nomad No Waste is a zero-waste champion that seeks to replace paper coffee cups in local, non-chain cafes by selling reusable tumblers to customers who gain access to a rewards and discount system.
Edukation is a platform that provides educational activities to children of families that travel the world by linking them with workshop providers such as the Green School's environmental training programme.
Digital Nomad Finder is an app that seeks to combat isolation and loneliness in the digital-nomad community by creating connections with other nomads that are based in the same area for power-working sessions and project collaboration.
I Run The World is a platform that makes it possible for every runner around the world to turn each step into a donation for their chosen charity through having family and friends back the runner's exercise goals.
Travel Local is an app that matches conscious-choice seeking travelers with local experiences such as sport, tours and cultural experiences such as festivals and cooking classes.
What the participants said
Novi from Java: "It's been an amazing weekend, it's blowing your mind. There are really cool people here with bright ideas that challenge you more. I'll definitely go again next year".
Davy from California: "I've been traveling for a few years and I came to experience the startup process and to meet new people that wanted to work on projects collaboratively. I was amazed at what we were able to accomplish in 54 hours.
Angela from Jakarta: "I came to SUW Bali to get out of my nine-to-five routine. It's been so refreshing for me to meet people from different parts of the world and hear new ideas. I'd love to come back to visit Hubud again sometime next year".
Manuel from Germany: "I joined SUW Bali as I wanted to put my idea into reality. I was so impressed by how much you can get done in 54 hours. Hubud coworking did an amazing job with providing the mentors to help our team narrow down on the audience and get the message out there".
Riah Dewata from Bali: "SUW Bali is a pretty cool way to meet new people and to work a project like creating apps. I really like it for opening up new experiences and a lifestyle that I never knew before".
Ruri from South Korea: "I had no brilliant idea but I joined SUW Bali to hang out with cool people and I was so inspired on the first night with some people that spontaneously pitched their ideas. Some of them were not confident and shivering and that gave me confidence.
If there's one way to sum up the impact the weekend had on its teams, it's in the words of the participants themselves. Amazing, mind-blowing, refreshing, cool people, new ideas, spontaneous and inspiring. Startup Weekend Bali proved once again to be the perfect way to get nervously excited "wantrapreners" to jump up, pitch an idea, work super hard for 54 hours for the reward of taking an idea from a thought to reality.
See you all again in the new year!
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Turf Management and Soil Moisture Monitoring
Soil moisture sensors have been around for a long time. Turf managers have used soil moisture monitoring, apparently with limited success. Why has this been the case? There are a number of reasons for this.
Incorrect installation, poor site selection, lack of data interpretation, poor technical and agronomic support. Soil moisture sensors are a tool to assist with management decisions. If sensors are installed incorrectly, installed in the wrong locations, not ma intained and the data collected can not be understood by managers, the successful use of the technology is limited and unlikely.
Industry turf professionals and council turf managers are now beginning to use soil moisture sensors and monitoring in order to achieve real savings and benefits. The philosophies of soil moisture monitoring and its successful implementation in horticultural industries is now being used in turf applications.
It's not just about installing a sensor with the irrigation system and then walking away. There are fundamental steps in the process to ensure that the technology is of real value to users:
- Selection of the most appropriate sensor.
- Auditing the entire irrigation system to identify any problems that will affect efficient water delivery.
- Selection of the most representative location for the sensor; soil type and within the effective wetting area of the irrigation system.
- Installing the sensor at the correct depth, within the active root zone of the turf.
- Data interpretation so managers are able to understand the data being collected.
- Calibration of sensors through in field site inspections and core sampling to ensure the data being collected relates to the actual conditions in the field.
The Current Situation.
Presently, most consideration given to the selection of an irrigation control system is based on what amount of control can be exercised without getting off the seat in front of a computer or the ability to control valves from a distant point. The most important consideration is generally an add on of determining the water need of the plant and once that need is reached, how much irrigation is required. Most companies who manufacture controlling systems are promoting the use of weather stations for this purpose and Dr. Bob Carrow's work from Georgia has highlighted the inherent weaknesses of systems that only rely on weather station data. For more precise and accurate data derived from actual soil moisture, Carrow has found that soil moisture sensors are a valuable instrument. In addition to this, Phil Ford, senior lecturer at NMIT in Melbourne, has conducted measurements on the water use of a number of turfgrass varieties. His work draws serious questions about the crop factors used when weather station data is the determining factor for irrigation scheduling. These crop factors are changing on a daily basis and often these changes are considerable but no allowance is made for this phenomenon within the calculations used.
So what is the ultimate aim of turf managers when considering irrigation management?
- Consistent good quality turf and playing surfaces?
- More efficient water management?
- Reducing labour costs?
- Accountability to rate payers or club members?
In order to achieve the above results there must be a link between the data collected and the management of the irrigation. An efficient solution is now available that does not require the capital investment for central control systems. The process is simple. Taking the above factors into account with regards to collecting good data is the first step. The next step is providing a simple interface between the data and the control of irrigation, based on the amount of moisture within the root zone of the turf.
"At Frankston we have a larger number of sand based grounds where monitoring moisture content is critical. Using the sensors and working to improve our water use has paid dividends in reducing our need to "water to be sure" and has provided indicators to other irrigation system and soil condition related issues to be rectified as well. Visitation to reserves has been reduced except where issues need to be addressed, leaving staff to concentrate on other work. We have relied on the sensors to provide the data for interpretation at the start of the day when work programs are being formulated. The data provided is instantaneous and locally relevant, ie we are not relying on remote data being extrapolated without regard for variations in local conditions and the water use is being reduced without guesswork risking the survival of the playing surfaces".
An iNTELLiTROL monitoring and control system installed at Frankston. 20 sites are installed, monitoring and automating irrigation events. The soil moisture data is automatically sent to a dedicated web site for the council, where managers are able to view live data, check the status of each site and remotely adjust irrigation set points from any PC with internet access. Alarms are sent via SMS or email when conditions are out of range or there are problems with the irrigation system, such as high or low flow or pressure.
The method
- Correct installation of the soil moisture sensor.
- Collection of the data.
- Establishment of optimum soil moisture levels through data interpretation and in field inspections of the turf and soil.
Linking the data to the time based controllers in order to automate irrigation based upon such factors as:
- The soil water holding capacity.
- The rate of water use by the turf.
- Prevailing weather conditions.
- The effectiveness of irrigation events.
- The effectiveness of rain events.
- Times when turf can not be irrigated due to sporting or other ground commitments.
Correct soil moisture monitoring is identifying many inadequacies with irrigation management practices. Apart from the uniform application of water, one of the obvious problems is incorrect volumes of water being applied to sufficiently wet the root zone of the turf. In most cases, irrigation durations have been increased from 20 minutes to between 45 minutes and an hour; based upon the soil type. The aim is to apply sufficient water in order to replenish the soil moisture within the root zone of the turf, not just replacing evaporation.
The principle is to fill the root zone of the turf and then turn off irrigation until the soil profile has dried to a predetermined point. Small, regular top up irrigation events do not promote healthy turf or strong vigorous, healthy drought tolerant roots.
Some council's have produced significant water savings through the use of this technology during the summer months. Others are tending to use similar volumes of water; however their water use efficiencies have increased. For example, rather than three nights of irrigation with 20 minute cycles, one night with a one hour cycle refills the soil profile, rather than simply replacing evaporation. One council reported savings of approximately 250,000 litres over a 6 week period (on one oval), using soil moisture monitoring combined with the iNTELLiTROL system, while still improving turf quality.
It's not rocket science
- Sensors are connected to a data logging and control board.
- The data from the sensor is analysed, in conjunction with field inspections.
- Upper (full point) and lower (refill point) moisture levels are determined and then programmed into the board, which is located next to the time based irrigation controller.
- The time based controller is then programmed for irrigation dates and run times.
- The data logging and control board is then wired to the time based controller.
- Irrigation events will occur when the soil moisture reaches the dry set point and disabled once the soil moisture has reached the upper, or full point.
"We at Hobsons Bay have found the system to be a cost effective and reliable control system that ensures the irrigation operates only when the turf needs it (ie. irrigation system operates only when the soil moisture level dries out to a predetermined point). We have found the condition of our turf surface has increased dramatically primarily as a result of your system as we are not overwatering or underwatering as had been occurring in the past. Council staff have no need to intervene in the system and it has proven to be almost a set and forget control system that is operating above our expectations".
Case Study – Ipswich City Council
Conclusion from Active Playing Surface Pilot Program – Soil Moisture and Turf Performance
Geoff Faulkner
Water efficiency is becoming more important due to water restrictions continuing at level 6 and will have permanent restrictions in the long term and the cost of water is set to rise. Ipswich City Council is committed to continuously improve and adapt new water saving techniques and management practices.
As part of ICC Water Contingency Plan – a number of water end uses (demand) have been identified in order to establish the various water sources and quality available (supply). The investigation of various smart technology such as soil moisture, rain switches, flow meters, and central controlled systems on all ICC managed sports fields are part of this contingency planning.
Even with the limitation of the relatively short period of the pilot and the welcome 'complication' of good rainfall, the permanent in-ground, web enabled system has demonstrated its capacity to be an excellent platform from which to manage and fine tune irrigation management on sporting fields.
Further expansion of the system and fine tuning will provide additional water savings. Based on the massive savings demonstrated in the pilot, this system would potentially deliver massive water savings should it be applied across SEQ. Any system can only perform to its capability when the managers have a passion and desire to fully use the system. ICC field staff have been crucial in the implementation of the systems and the authors gratefully acknowledge and thank all involved in collecting and analysing data to produce this report.
Saving water can be easy; you simply don't irrigate. This option is however not valid. The ultimate aim is to use the water resource as efficiently and effectively as possible to achieve the desired outcomes; consistent, uniform, good quality turf and fit for use playing conditions.
Councils throughout Australia are beginning to implement water management plans that are taking into consideration a number of factors such as:
- Prioritising water allocations to higher profile sites.
- Auditing irrigation systems to identify problems, so that optimum irrigation efficiency is achieved; getting the optimum results from water applied.
- Moving water away from sites where the irrigation systems are operating poorly. For example, there is little value in irrigating an oval where the distribution uniformity of the irrigation system is 40%. This is simply wasting water as the same volume of water is being applied, whether the irrigation system is uniform or not, however the end result with an inefficient irrigation system is poor turf quality and uniformity.
- Changing over to warm season turf varieties.
Using iNTELLiTROL during times of water restrictions
Despite the fact that many councils are restricted to when they are able to irrigate, iNTELLiTROL can assist with water management. Firstly, by monitoring soil moisture conditions within and below the root zone of the turf, managers are able to measure the effectiveness of irrigation events, as well as monitor the depth and rate of water use. The data from the sensors can also provide managers with valuable information on the effectiveness of rain events.
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John Brummett looks kindly on President Obama's response to the Republican plan to kill Medicare and lavish windfall tax cuts on millionaires. (If those weren't home run political pitches, we truly are in a new world, not of bravery but of self-interest.)
It is not true that he demonized the Republicans for their assault on Medicare. He merely told the truth on those guilty of self-demonization, proposing as they do to deliver America's seniors to stockholders in private health insurance corporations and to transfer government's ever-rising costs of health care to the seniors themselves.
Obama explained America's benevolent and proud history in using its wealth to provide for its neediest. To abandon such a glorious principle now because of dire fiscal reality while at the same time letting tax cuts continue for the top 2 percent of earners — well, let's put it this way: An America that says we're going to have to cut back our compassion for those in need while at the same time lathering largesse on others not at all in need is hardly the America this president said he envisioned.
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Krugman is happy to see Obama on the offensive, at least moreso than previously.
For what it's worth, polls suggest that the public's priorities are nothing like those embodied in the Republican budget. Large majorities support higher, not lower, taxes on the wealthy. Large majorities — including a majority of Republicans — also oppose major changes to Medicare. Of course, the poll that matters is the one on Election Day. But that's all the more reason to make the 2012 election a clear choice between visions.
Which brings me to those calls for a bipartisan solution. Sorry to be cynical, but right now "bipartisan" is usually code for assembling some conservative Democrats and ultraconservative Republicans — all of them with close ties to the wealthy, and many who are wealthy themselves — and having them proclaim that low taxes on high incomes and drastic cuts in social insurance are the only possible solution.
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HOT-shot Andrew Pagett has regained his World Snooker professional tour card for the next two years after taking a chance and jetting off to Portugal to compete in the European Amateur Championships before the coronavirus lockdown.
The Caerphilly-based 37-year-old, who practices at Darren Morgan's Red Triangle Club in Cross Keys, believes he is hitting his peak in the game after a successful campaign on the second-tier Challenge Tour.
Dozens of players withdrew from the European Billiards and Snooker Association's world tournament as the virus began to take hold in the third week of March.
But, with this being one of the few sporting events going ahead at the time and after a phone call to Morgan, who was out at the tournament, father-of-two Pagett decided to go.
His victory in Portugal means the end of a five-year exile from the main professional tour.
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NEWPORT High School Old Boys Youth have won the cup and league double in a glorious unbeaten season.
The club's teenagers won the Dragons A League and also took the Dragons Youth Cup at Newport's Rodney Parade ground when beating Brynmawr in the final by five tries to one and in a convincing 30-11 final score.
And among the Old Boys Youth backroom staff, they have had the help of one big coaching name who has been in charge at international level and played alongside the greatest Welsh player of all time, Gareth Edwards.
The Old Boys Youth topped the Dragons A League table after beating top opposition including Pontypool, Newbridge, Senghenydd and St Julian's Old Boys during the season.
It was the first time in the team's history that they have done the double and it has helped that they have had a joint coaching team of former Newport RFC hooker Gary Hicks, who looks after the pack, and ex-Newbridge, Newport and Wales U21s coach Paul Evans, the backs coach.
Hicks and Evans took over the NHSOB Youth side this season, and Hicks, with the help of club chairman Geraint Bowden, fitness guru Mike Burke and team manager Kay Bird has seen the teenage side thrive.
But Hicks said it could not have been achieved without the influence of long-time coaching legend Evans.
"He was my former Wales U21s and Newport RFC coach. He has also coached the Welsh Academicals, Newbridge and East Wales senior teams so to have him on board with our youth side has been something exceptional," said the forwards boss.
"Paul was a first-class player in his day with Newport and Cardiff, forming a formidable half back partnership with a certain Gareth Edwards.
"He has coached for thirty-plus years, playing a big part in a lot of the careers of many players in both senior and youth teams, some of whom have gone on to play for the Welsh national sides.
"At NHSOB Youth, he has tremendous respect from the players, coaches and parents who are all fond of him. He is a straight-talking coach and I have learned a lot from him.
"If this is his last coaching role, I have valued my time alongside him. He is a family man through and through having watched his two sons Peter and Mathew playing for Newport RFC and now his grandson Ben, who plays in this NHSOB side, while Luke is a promising young footballer.
"All of us at the Old Boys appreciate his dedication and passion."
Hicks has also been delighted with the way the young squad has developed through the superb season, which has resulted in some gaining age group honours and regional squad representation.
He said: "Captain Sam Taylor and vice-captain James Barrett are both very skilled players, leading the way on and off the field and setting the standards for the rest of this fine squad by helping along the youngsters of the team.
"Ollie Thomas, Aaron Dowse, Morgan Mohring and Callum Oliver are, to name a few, players who are coming through the squad and are among many of our side which have made it into the Dragons U18 squad."
Indeed, exciting prospects Brodie Coghlan and Aneurin Owen have landed Academy contracts with the main Dragons squads, while Adam Young has been capped by the Wales Rugby League team at Under-19 level this season.
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BRIDGEND business coach Paul Rees has expanded to the United States three years ahead of schedule thanks to working with one of the UK's leading business success gurus, Dr Bridget Kirsop.
Mr Rees, who works in entrepreneurial and personal coaching from his base at Pyle Industrial Centre, flew to Ohio this month to deliver his programmes to senior State educationalists.
But he admitted he would not have been able to do it without the help of Dr Bridget Kirsop.
Mr Rees worked with Dr Bridget, who is an expert in self-sabotage, on an intensive two-day neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) weekend in August to increase his confidence.
And Mr Rees, founder of Accolade Academy based near Bridgend and who has also developed programmes in business role modelling, said: "Before we did the two days,
I would have naturally steered away from delivering these programmes to the education sector due to the confidence of going in and thinking 'can I teach a teacher how to teach?'
"In my lifetime, I would never have thought that. I am somebody who will say 'yes' to anything and figure it out afterwards but I would never have allowed the attraction of this to come into my life. I feel I was struggling with just the role modelling programmes.
"It has been three months and I have now gone from struggling with the role modelling to now flying out to Ohio and introducing the programmes at State level which is anything between thirty to fifty teachers at a given time in a mentoring programme that I am having to make up, build and deliver.
"That confidence came from clearing out a trigger that I could not find or recognise because of the anxiety I felt. It is a complex thought process but very simple at the same time.
"I am a great believer that business becomes who you are. Before our two days of intensity but wonderfulness, my business was not this.
"If we are 18 months from now and my business become that, then I would say it was my hard work and my attention but the switch has been so quick that when you look at it, I would not have attracted this kind of opportunity in this space of time.
Mr Rees added: "I am three years ahead of plan for going to America.
"I have flown out to Ohio to present my programmes to the educational system out there at Principal and Superintendent level. That means we will be teaching the senior teachers and take our 'Think Tank' programmes and my coaching there."
Dr Bridget, a former GP and expert in NLP Time Line Therapy, said: "I am very pleased to have made a difference for Paul and his business. To expand to the United States three years ahead of schedule is a superb achievement and I am proud to have played a part in helping him with this.
"Paul works across the globe already and is developing his business rapidly. I am sure that this new intiative in the United States will augment his world presence and I wish him well."
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Thoroughly enjoyable time presenting to the members of Action Business Club this morning to unlock part of the Public Relations world as it is in 2017.
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