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4 Skills For Dispatchers
Career Path : Automotive
Truck dispatching may not be the first career that springs to mind when you are thinking a career in the trucking industry, but it is an option more than worth your consideration. Dispatchers work in a high-paced, exciting environment, doing some of the most important work in the industry. In fact, in many ways dispatchers are what make the trucking industry trick. If you are thinking about different auto careers to pursue, take some time to look into dispatcher courses. The job certainly requires certain qualities if you wish to be successful, but you may find that it fits your personality and is just what you are looking for. Ahead are four of the most important skills for dispatchers to possess, if they wish to excel in their career.
- Calm Under Pressure – Since you will be coordinating a wide variety of tasks related to the trucking industry, often for many different trucks in a short time-frame, the ability to stay calm under pressure will be a key to your success. As anyone who has driven on the highway can attest to, there are always large numbers of trucks traveling in all directions. The dispatcher is the person who coordinates all of those trucks and loads, keeps the process running smoothly, and ensures that each load reaches its destination on time. This also requires the ability to make quick decisions, another element which calm under pressure lends itself strongly to.
- Ability to Multi-Task – Here is a sampling of the tasks that the dispatcher is responsible for on a daily basis: mapping routes, pairing drivers with trucks and trucks with loads in the most efficient way possible, keeping maintenance records and planning service, optimizing the use of fuel, acting as a buffer between customers and drivers, setting up inspections, and setting up special shipments. Clearly, the dispatcher has a lot on their plate, and will need the able to work on multiple tasks at the same time.
- Sociability – Being a truck dispatcher is not simply about using technology or planning things out. You will also be dealing with many different people on a daily basis. Customers will have questions about time-lines and other matters, while drivers will need to know their plans, and will often have questions about routes and other matters. Dealing with all of these people with courtesy and friendliness will certainly set you up for success.
- Technological Literacy – Fortunately for the modern dispatcher, there are a number of technological tools that help greatly with the job. Don't worry if you don't know how to use those specific technologies yet – dispatcher courses will take care of that. All you need is relative comfort with technology in general and the ability to learn.
Dispatching is one of the most exciting, lucrative auto careers out there. If you don't have every skill listed above, don't be discouraged. Training will help instill you with the skills necessary for success in your new career.
Visit Automotive Training Centres for more information on becoming an Automotive Service Technician.
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VIDEO – Hours after the shooting of Oregon, US President again called on Congress to change the law on firearms "to let our children grow"
US President Barack Obama appeared visibly angry after the shooting occurred in a University of Oregon (Northwest) that would have made a dozen deaths. He denounced the killings that become "routine … Media coverage has become a routine. My response here to the podium eventually became a routine. And the response of those who oppose any law of common sense on arms -it is also- become routine. "
He said that the owners of weapons makers are prepared to support a change in the law and called "common sense" the American public and members of Congress. The US president cited Britain, Australia who were "able to make laws to prevent this kind of massacre."
"The gun laws should be changed"
Barack Obama called again on Congress to pass legislation that weapons are "properly used, that is to say, for sport, hunting or to protect his family. " The "Weapons protection laws are not enough … We must change the law to let our children grow up." For him, it is a political choice which "allowed what happened." He recalled that "the United States are spending billions of dollars to fight against terrorism but Congress prohibits even the statistics on deaths by firearms."
US President denounced those who believe that the Constitution prohibits any regulation on deadly weapons. "Every time (these things) happens, I'll remember that gun laws should be changed but I can not do myself." "Our thoughts and prayers are not sufficient" to stop the killings. "Whenever a tragedy like this happens, I will repeat that we can do something and that we must change our laws," he concluded.


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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Shire Pharmaceuticals Group Plc shpgy uk:shp ca:shq on Friday released pivotal clinical trial results showing that bi-weekly dosing of its investigational human enzyme replacement therapy, idursulfase, for the treatment of Hunter syndrome, shows a statistically significant difference compared with a placebo. The primary efficacy endpoint of the trial was a composite of two clinical measures: forced vital capacity and 6-minute walk test. Treatment with idursulfase was generally well-tolerated by patients in the trial, Shire said. The results were released at the Annual Meeting of The American Society of Human Genetics in Salt Lake City.
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Alexandre Lacazette's Arsenal career is all but over believes Emmanuel Petit.
The star striker who arrived last month appears setto take a backseat to new ace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Arsenal paid Lyon a club-record fee of £52m for Lacazette last summer, but that deal has already been eclipsed by the arrival of Aubameyang for £55m from Borussia Dortmund.
Lacazette, whose baron run in front of goal has seen him net just once in his last 10, was just dropped to the bench as Arsenal thumped Everton 5-1 last weekend.
And former Gunners midfielder Petit reckons the Arsene Wenger has lost faith in the Frenchman.
"Lacazette is under massive pressure," said Petit. "He needs to improve or face the exit this summer.
"Aubameyang's signing tells me it might already be too late. Arsene Wenger's belief in Lacazette has gone."
"After six months his statistics are not exactly tremendous," Petit told the Sun. "Auba is exactly the man Arsenal need."
Aubameyang is likely to get the nod when Arsenal travel to Wembley for an all important North London Derby on Saturday.
The Gabon international scored 13 times in 15 Bundesliga appearances this season and has already got off the mark for his new club.
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By: Eric Greenwood
The Pixies' legendary "purple tape" consisted of seventeen songs recorded by Gary Smith at Boston's famous Fort Apache studios in March of 1987. Bankrolled by Black Francis' father, these seventeen songs were strong enough to land the band its recording contract with lauded English label, 4AD. Eight songs from this session ended up comprising the Pixies' debut 4AD release, Come On Pilgrim, later that same year and were released "as is", which says a lot about the quality of both the recording as well as the songs. The remaining nine songs from this session have been heavily bootlegged over the years and, rightly so, as they reveal historical insight into one of the greatest American bands ever.
The question of who is the best "American" band often comes up in today's showy, elitist, critical culture. The typical answers invariably make me yawn. No, it isn't the Beach boys. One great album the best band ever does not make. The Velvet Underground is often bandied about with equal haughtiness, but points should be taken away from bands that revel in utter pretentiousness in the name of art, despite a few catchy songs. Why no one ever thinks to suggest the Talking Heads or the Pixies is beyond me. After all the Pixies were a great band AND unbelievably influential. Remember "Smells Like Teen Spirit?" Kurt Cobain admitted he was blatantly ripping of the Pixies…
These nine songs that didn't make the cut for the Come On Pilgrim EP will be familiar to most Pixies fans, as almost every song has appeared, albeit in a slightly altered forms, on the band's four studio albums, which were all released in four consecutive years. "Build High" was reworked during the sessions for Trompe Le Monde in 1991, but only made it as far as the b-side to "Planet Of Sound." "In Heaven" was a live staple and often the show-closer in the band's early days, and it was, of course, the b-side to "Gigantic" in 1988. Only One song is previously unreleased- the rollicking "Rock A My Soul", which sounds like an outtake from the Bossanova period.
The most striking aspect of these sessions is how ready the Pixies were – having only been a band for a few months – to unleash such original and truly weird music on the unsuspecting independent rock underground in the late 1980's. Mixing brash, piercing guitars with melodic male/female vocal harmonies, unpredictable loud/soft dynamics, and enigmatic (to say the least) lyrics, the Pixies revolutionized college radio. The band's first seventeen songs were astonishingly good. Black Francis was not only prolific in his songwriting but also unique and sharp as nails. These demos reveal a band of its own time. There are threads of post-punk, surf rock, doom and gloom, and pop throughout, but it's the Pixies' unbridled sense of experimentation that sets it apart.
Gary Smith's simple production doesn't give the Pixies the directness or the jarring blast that Steve Albini did on Surfer Rosa, but he manages to showcase the band's talents well enough. I think his philosophy was to let the songs speak for themselves; they were demos, after all. Black Francis sounds somewhat restrained vocally on classics like "Broken Face" and "Break My Body." I guess he just hadn't developed his caterwauling shriek at that point. The playing is a bit looser than you'd expect, and several of the songs are noticeably slower than their more famous versions. It's crazy to me that the band culled songs from this demo all the way through its final album, Trompe Le Monde in 1991. Hearing these early versions is like spying on a band in its practice space. It's both exciting and surreal.
I know most of these songs as well as I know my own face. They are embedded in my consciousness. This release is as exciting to me as the Anthologies were to Beatles fans. American bands never seem to get any respect when the "greatest bands of all time" are mentioned because the damn limeys always hog the spotlight. Beatles, Rolling Stones, my ass. Here's to the Pixies.


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Singapore is a country better known for its busy free port and its shores lined with container ships, not a place known for pristine waters or beautiful nature. Recently, I took my first big step and plunged into Singapore's watery depths for the first time when I went scuba diving at Pulau Hantu.
I've scuba dived in many places around the world – at this point I've clocked over 110 dives mostly around spots in the South East Asian region, but also including Colombia, Galapagos, Mombasa, Japan and Taiwan. But I had never dived in Singaporean waters – all my certification had been done in Malaysia, but I was curious to know what critters lay hidden on our shores. Most of what I knew from other divers was that:
- The visibility in Singapore is pretty shitty. That's not surprising given that we are a major port and our beaches and waters just aren't very pretty, so it often makes much more sense to dive somewhere with amazing water like the Maldives or the Philippines
- Our waters are not particularly deep, so it is not a place to see awesome pelagic or large marine animals like whale sharks or manta rays
So when I saw that the folks from Pulau Hantu blog were organizing a dive at Pulau Hantu, I jumped at the chance to finally see for myself what Singapore's waters are like.
What are Singapore's waters like?
I had my expectations set very low, so I definitely wasn't surprised by the low visibility and overall murkiness of the water. I imagine this is how a fish must feel like when it's been swimming in a tank that's not been washed for awhile, everything is kinda green tinted and washed out and there's lots of sediment floating in the water. Our visibility that morning was about 1-2m, which according to my guides is a bit lower than usual because it had been raining a lot.
The Pulau Hantu seabed is a muck diver's pardise. Sandy and silty and relatively flat, covered with a mix of coral and rubbish – I saw car tires and champagne bottles among other debris amidst the patches of coral. These are waters where you have to be careful not to stir up the sand especially if you want to take decent pictures. The waters are fairly shallow – we mostly dived around the Pulau Hantu Jetty area, which is a gently sloping area and we went to a max depth of about 15m.
A torch is a must – I forgot mine and it made spotting animals hard. The low visibility and greenness completely leeches the colour out of everything, making it hard to spot tiny elusive creatures with great camouflage. Seeing the actual colours of the creature under a torch light was quite a revelation.
Critter watch at Pulau Hantu
Pulau Hantu is a muck diving spot like Lembeh or Anilao, that makes it a prime location for little weird creatures, or what divers like to call macro diving because your camera is just perpetually set to macro mode.
I guess one good thing about the shitty visibility is that you won't be distracted by potential pelagics swimming by so you can concentrate on poking around in the muck. There have been sightings of hawksbill turtles around here though if you are really lucky…
I didn't have my camera with me so I have to give big props to my Pulau Hantu Blog Dive Guides Gina Tan and Ng Boon Leong for kindly letting me use their shots for this post.
This is actually a great spot for newbie underwater photographers because the one creature in abundance – Nudibranches and flatworms!
These underwater slugs are diversely colourful and relatively slow moving so it's ideal for you to practice your photography. Some are really tiny and hard to spot barely the size of your fingernail, others are mutantly large. My dive guide Boon Leong tells me of a 20cm nudi he once came acrosss, the largest one we saw that day was perhaps about 10cm.
One of the more unusual nudibranchs on display was something called the Donut Nudibranch, which is super weird looking.
I also found out how nudibranches 'swim' or travel in the water, when I saw a random large blob float by me, land on the sand and unfurl into a pretty white nudibranch with furry tendrils.
My favourite find was the tiniest, cutest baby cuttlefish that was perched on an empty clam shell. It's a little underwater alien hovercraft the size of your thumbnail, adorable!
Another resident creature here at Pulau Hantu is the seahorse, we saw 2 in total, a purple and a yellow one.
Cost and logistics
I paid $150 for 2 dives at Pulau Hantu. There were 4 divers that trip and we were paired off, and then assigned one dive guide each. We took a boat called the Dolphin Explorer from the Republic of Singapore Yacht Club near West Coast Park, it was shared with other dive groups who were also headed to nearby Pulau Hantu just 30mins away.
I had my own scuba diving gear so I only needed to rent weights – you can rent a full set of gear from them if you need. We spent the time travelling to the island gearing up and briefing, and once we reached Pulau Hantu, we could jump in quite quickly.
We did our first dive, came up for a break, went back down again for a second dive in the same spot though we headed in a different direction. After we surfaced, we spent some time packing and cleaning up before heading back to the Yacht Club at about 12pm.
Check out more details on Pulau Hantu blog. It's not the cheapest diving but the money is going towards supporting the Pulau Hantu blog efforts I think they have a great cause.
Where else can you scuba dive in Singapore?
Another spot that I really want to check out is the Sister's Island Dive trail where the National Parks has actually marked out an underwater trail with signboards.
Have you scuba dived in Singapore? Tell me about it if you have!


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What is HTML?
Aug 8th, 2008 by Scott Hebert
Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) is a computer language created to instruct applications (web browsers) how to display text and images (Shannon, 2007). The language is called a "markup language" because it uses special tags to change, or mark-up, plain text. Tags surround the effected text and let the web browser know how the text should be rendered. HTML has been around for a long time; dating back to the original proposal written by Tim Berners-Lee in 1989 (World Wide Web Consortium, 2008).
HTML is the primary language behind web pages. Static web pages that do not contain changing data may be written exclusively in HTML. Dynamic pages, on the other hand, are usually written in another programming language. HTML lacks the control and logic structures necessary to make the complicated decisions a dynamic web page needs. Despite the use of another language, HTML is still produced and sent to the client.
Web browsers use HTML like instructions. Each tag gives the browser some idea of what it should do within the enclosed text. In many regards, the rules of HTML are clearly defined and any web browser can handle basic HTML easily. Unfortunately, some web browsers do not closely follow the HTML specifications, and this can result in rendering errors.
Shannon, R. (2007). What is HTML? Retrieved August 8, 2008.
World Wide Web Consortium. (2008). About W3C: History. Retrieved August 8, 2008.


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While many folks took a Presidents' Day holiday, AOPA Regional Representative Bob Dickens was in Jefferson City, Missouri, working to beat back a bill that would take funds away from aviation.
Missouri Senate Bill 917 would transfer funds from the state's aviation trust fund to the general fund, and that would have a profound impact on Missouri general aviation airports.
"While AOPA understands the fiscal challenges facing Missouri, we cannot stress enough the necessity of properly funding aviation," AOPA wrote in a letter to Missouri Senate Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee Chairman John Cauthorn. "Funding GA airports directly supports the goal of moving people and goods more efficiently and enhancing Missouri's economic competitiveness."
AOPA also pointed out that taking the aviation funds might very well run afoul of the FAA. When Kentucky considered similar legislation, the state "was notified by the Federal Aviation Administration that diversion of tax revenue from aviation sources at federally obligated airports for non-airport purposes is 'generally contrary to federal law.'" Kentucky backed away from the proposal.
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The organizations below are resources to the GLBT community. If there is an organization you'd like to be listed here or if any of the links no longer work, let us know via the Contact Us page.
1st Saturday, 2-4pm at Allina Health Home & Community Services, 1055 Westgate Dr, Suite 100, St Paul 55114, 612-262-7362 – firstname.lastname@example.com
Chemical Dependency
Latitudes Residential Program
Latitudes Outpatient Program
Minnesota Recovery Connection (MRC)
Pride Institute
Alltreatment LGBTQIA friendly centers
Substance Abuse in the LGBTQ+ Community: Causes, Challenges and Resources
How to Recognize the Signs of Addiction
HIV/AIDS Testing & Resources
JustUs Health
Rural AIDS Action Network (RAAN)
The Aliveness Project
YAP – The University of Minnesota Youth and AIDS Projects (YAP) was founded in 1989, with a mission to prevent transmission of HIV to and from high-risk youth and to provide care to youth and families living with HIV infection.
Sexual Health Resources
Family Tree Clinic
MN Transgender Health Coalition
Users can text AIDSLINE to 839863 and reach a community educator during regular hours of operation: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Texters can also leave a message to have a text returned.
Gender Confirmation
Addiction resource for counselors
The following is a list of churches that are GLBT-friendly places of worship. To find a church near you, visit welcomingresources.org/minnesota.
Minneapolis Places of Worship
Adath Jeshurun Congregation
All God's Children (A Metropolitan Community Church)
Calvary Lutheran Church
Compassion of Christ Catholic
Dignity Twin Cities
First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis
First Universalist Church
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church
Judson Memorial Baptist Church
Lake Nokomis Lutheran Church
Lutheran Church of the Christ the Redeemer
Lynnhurst UCC Church
Minnesota Congregation for Humanistic Judaism
Oak Grove Presbyterian Church
Salem English Lutheran Church
Shir Tikvah Reform Jewish Congregation
Spirit of St. Stephen's Catholic Community
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
St. Marks Episcopal Cathedral
United Church of Christ
University Baptist Church
Westminster Presbyterian Church
St. Paul Places of Worship
Dayton Avenue Church
Fairmount Avenue United Methodist
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Mount Zion Temple
Pilgrim Lutheran Church
Unity Church – Unitarian
St. Paul's Episcopal Church on-the-Hill
Greater Twin Cities
Spirit of Hope Catholic Church
Our Lady of Celestial Fire
Presbyterian Church of the Apostles
Golden Valley
Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church
Unity Christ Church of Golden Valley
Spirit of Joy Christian Church
White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church
St Lukes Presbyterian Church
North Como Presbyterian Church
St. Louis Park
Beth El Synagogue
Statewide List — compiled by our friends at Outfront MN
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Goorin Bros Hats
Wraps: Knit -n- Jules
Mintahoe Catering and Events
Bill Hermann Entertainment
Event Planning
Edward Summers Design
Fabulous Functions
Limeric Media Music Promotion
A Johnson & Sons Florist
Alice-Lynne Olson Floral Design
Best Wishes Floral
Fleur de Lis Fresh Flowers
Uy Lennon Flower and Design
Hair & Makeup
Onsite Muse
Sarah Elizabeth Artistry
Paper Thick Ink Invitations
Laurie Kottke Fine Jewelers
Donae Cotton Photography
HM Photography
James Ramsay Photography
Kasey Jean Photography
The Bliss Life
Tiny Moments Photography
Apres Party and Tent Rental
Avant Decor Rental
Ever After Sound and Lighting
Black Bear Crossings
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There are a lot of things I want to build through this company, and sometimes it's timing that prevents them from happening…
…and sometimes it's just me, the situations around me, and I'm just trying to keep my head above water.
You know?
That's been this season. Wins: I've been teaching two wonderful yoga classes a week (Mondays at noon at the Startup Building—which is WAY better than it's original early morning time slot—and on Saturday mornings with BYU Women's Services and Resources), have been asked to teach yoga more for student housing events or for Relief Society events around the Provo area, and have been given some opportunities to begin making an income with my doTERRA team. I was featured on the Braid blog [link], which was a huge honor. And there have been a few other little things that show me that I am right where I'm supposed to be.
But then there are the things that I want to do, but haven't done yet: begin a monthly women's hiking group, grow my Startup Building yoga classes to the point where I can start donating the $ from some classes to charity, and find ways to help individuals see how yoga can help them in their specific situations.
Then there are the things like realizing that I'm not good at daily blogging! I've always been a keep-it-to-the-point kind of person (usually…), as evidenced by my almost-always-shorter-than-requested college essays (why fluff it up?). In that way, I'm much better at Instagram. But even then, I could be better at it 🙂
I guess what I'm saying is…I'm learning to move through the heaviness. There are a lot of things I want to do, and I'm going to work to do those.
Most immediately:
– Yoga classes are still happening! We've had some new faces at my Monday noon yoga class at the Startup Building and it is the best. First class is free, $5/class after that. (Employees in the building + DevMountain students attend for free always, as a perk!)
– Essential oil BOGO's this week with doTERRA. It's a great time to enroll with a wholesale account with my team if you haven't already. For today's deal at least—buy an OnGuard and get a Lavender free—the free lavender itself usually costs $28 retail. A wholesale account costs $35. It just about evens out, and that's awesome. There's a new BOGO every day this week. Check out my Instagram stories for details, or send me a message to chat about essential oils. I use them every day (and happened to have used both OnGuard and lavender yesterday!). To read about why I finally decided to dive into oils and home remedies, click here.
– Next Wednesday, March 1 at 10am MST I'll be teaching a Facebook Live class, Essential Oils for Emotional Trauma Recovery. Whether you have experienced emotional trauma, betrayal trauma, etc., know someone who has and want to offer them some love, or simply want to know how to use oils to help you feel good every day, this class will be full of information + my own and others' experiences. If you join me live, you'll also be able to ask questions at the end. On the Daily Essential Co Facebook page [here].
– And I do intend to host a local hike for women soon! It's been something I've wanted to do for two months now, and I just hesitate to do so when the weather and trail conditions are sometimes so unknown with the ever-changing Utah weather. But this will happen soon. Follow me on Instagram for the latest updates on this, and all my other endeavors!
Let's keep moving forward. <3


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More and more visitors write about their stay at Villa Pico on review sites.
In 2014 we won the Zoover Award in the category of "best bed and breakfast in Spain"
Villa Pico reviews on Zoover
Also on tripadvisor our guests appreciate us.
High Ranking and enthusiastic reviews speak for themselves.
Villa Pico reviews on Tripadvisor
Through the years, many of our guests wrote about their stay in our guest book.
Here you can read some of the reviews in English.
greatings from cold Lucerne :-)
Tony wrote on Tripadvisor
"Just Amazing"
5 of 5 starsReviewed 28 September 2012
We have just returned from a 4 night stay at the amazing Villa Pico B&B in the beautiful mountain village of Sella.
It might be only a 40 minute drive north of Benidorm but it is a million miles away from the bright lights of the coastal resort.
We where there to do some hill walking and our hosts at the Villa Pico, Bennie and Harco had a wealth of knowledge about the amazing walks, for all levels, in the area .
The villa itself is at the heighest point of the village with great rooms all giving a great view. We where lucky to have The Tower Room which is the heighest room in the village giving the best views.
Breakfast was plentifull and very relaxed as there was no rush on you to be down by a certain time, very laid back, very Spanish. A wonderful B&B with wonderful hosts and wonderful views.
One reviewer said the best B&B in Spain.
They just might be right
Room Tip: Take The Tower Room if availible, its a little dearer but the best views and also a small kitchenett...
Hi Benny/Harco,
We had another wonderful holiday in Villa Pico. As we found two years ago the standard of accommodation and breakfasts were first class. We enjoyed staying this time in the Tower Room, nicely self-contained and the stove was just the thing for settling down to with a good book and a nice glass of wine.
Of course our stay was enhanced as usual by having Gilly in attendance to cater, clean and be a fount of information so that we were able to make the very most of our short time in and around the area.
And we met Pat for the first time. Pat is excellent. Her time-keepng, picking us up at the airport and taking us to the start of a couple of walks was marvellous. And then there is her experience of walking and climbing some of which she was able to share with us to enrich our walks and understanding of the richness of the beautiful Spanish surroundings.
We managed with Pat's help a first visit to Alicante mainly to see the art in the two galleries and must say we were enormously impressed by the range and quality of the work on display. You may be interested to know that below the Castille de Sant Barbera we happened upon a very quaint bar whose patron showed us the restaurant at the back. We were sorry we couldn't stay for an evening meal because it looked as if it would be a very pleasant experience. It is called "La Taberna Iberica" at C/.Toledo, 18 y Pedro Sebastia, 7 ALICANTE. Perhaps you might try it the next time you visit Alicante and let us know your impressions.
We had a wonderful time there :) !
Merry Christmas to both of you and we wish you a happy new year !
Valerie & Mathieu
Dear all of you in Villa Pico
Thank you very much for the picture, we really enjoyed the stay at your lovely place and thanks to you all for making our holiday just about perfect.
We hope to come back to you next year.
Until then we will wish you all a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
Morten & Anne-Marie
Benny en Harco,
For the ninth year in a row, I spent my holiday in Villa Pico. This year, I had no problems in convincing Claire to join me for 1 week in September.
I can assure you that both of us enjoyed your hospitality and the tranquility of the village. Although we might not be professional walkers, we couldn't resist to discover the area and picked several "well explained" walks out of a wide variety. A day at the pool in Villa Pico, a day at the beach in Villajoyosa, an evening in bar Paco at the Plaza Mayor ; our holiday was over before we knew it!
See you next year!
Claire & Marianne
P.S. Please take good care of Naranjito, our Spanish pet!
Hi, we really loved our stay att Villa Pico!
Siri is still talking about the mountains in Spain.
Hope to come back to Sella again.
Johan Kummeneje and Anne Lise Hoffstad
More reviews can be found in the first version of our guestbook
There is also a Dutch , Spanish and German version of this guestbook.


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December 17, 2011
cake & christmas.
15 comments:
- Trudy Florence said...
Gorgeous everything. Are you seeing the gang tomorrow? Our gang? Oh I miss you all! Whatsapp me when you are all together please!
Love you!
- December 17, 2011 at 3:36 PM
- one denim bird said...
Your photos are truly beautiful! I always enjoy reading your posts and must apologise for rarely commenting! You're a real inspiration and you make me think outside "my" square! Thanks so much!
- December 17, 2011 at 11:32 PM
- Naughty shorts! said...
you have a gift for making everything beautiful. Your blog really is probably my very favourite read on the whole web. Love you!!
- December 17, 2011 at 11:56 PM
- Whimsy and Juno said...
Love your pics! If you could kindly send me one of the gingerbread whoopie pies in the mail, it would be much appreciated!
xoxo Lauren
- December 18, 2011 at 2:39 AM
- CanineThespian said...
I really love your photographs, so beautiful!
- December 18, 2011 at 6:59 AM
- Jayne said...
What a wonderful array of photos! Your baked treats look so delicious (whoopie pies- how divine!!) and I love love love the wrapped chrissy gift for the 83 year old, how sweet of you :D
- December 18, 2011 at 10:14 AM
- Hello Vintage said...
So many gorgeous things to look at. I am in love with those plates and the Pyrex is so bright and happy. Love all your pics. Great post.
Sherry :)
- December 18, 2011 at 10:36 AM
- Briar {Sunday Collector} said...
Your tree on the piano is so cute!!
- December 18, 2011 at 11:39 AM
- karlyn Jackson said...
Those Rose plates are to die for, sounds like you have a lovely week ahead...enjoy!
- December 18, 2011 at 1:35 PM
- sue said...
Whoa - that sounds like a busy week with more to come. Your pics are delicious. Have to ask though - what are whoopie pies?
- December 18, 2011 at 9:58 PM
- REread said...
Love the pics ... What app do you use to get the pretty frames
- December 18, 2011 at 11:37 PM
- Cara-Mia said...
I'm so glad I follow your Instagram now, your photos are always so lovely!
Those Johnson plates are my favorite. :)
- December 19, 2011 at 12:14 AM
- green tea and red nails said...
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- December 19, 2011 at 6:12 AM
- Cupcake Couture said...
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- January 1, 2012 at 6:58 PM
- (sweetlittle)librarygirl said...
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Gallery: The North Face Camp Mica with Lucas Debari & Kaitlyn Farrington
Words: Lucas Debari
Photos: Andrew Miller
Last spring, I scored the opportunity to film in the Mica Heli tenure north of Revelstoke. The operation that these guys run in is world class; nothing less. From the lodge, to the food, to the terrain, there is nothing is left to be desired. In March, Kaitlyn Farrington, Johnny Collinson and I set up a base camp in the meat of their terrain for about a week. We were able to splitboard to most of the terrain, with a few heli bumps in the budget to get on bigger stuff. After our first day, I knew right away that we had struck gold. I have ridden all over BC and the world, and the terrain in Mica is second only to Haines, Alaska. From pillows to spines, to rollers, or whatever you're looking for– it's there. All of this world class terrain is packed into a couple of drainages. The gem of this terrain is a pillow wall called the "hanging gardens", maybe 500 feet of relief, with pills up to 30 feet tall. This is the feature that ended my session up there with a small back injury. However, it is also the feature that has me jonesing to get back up there and have anther crack at it. There are very few places that have left such an impression on me as Mica did. Half the fun of snowboarding is finding new terrain and features to ride on. It took me 25 years, but I am stoked to have stumbled upon this mecca of snowboard heaven.-– Lucas Debari


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Here we are back again with the latest installment of what is sure to be the greatest story ever told.
It had been about 1 cycle in 3 weeks not championship training by any means but we are consistent.
So with our minds and bodies packed with enthusiasm and belief and our bags packed with cheap snacks from Morrisons we set off full of endeavour. Like two lions stalking a zebra we had Millport in our sights. But we have done Millport before on two occasions. This time we were breaking new barriers and going for a hat-trick of circulations.
Here is Duff below carb loading with all the goodness a Duff needs.
Below is a closer inspection
Next up we witnessed nature at its finest with a family of seals at the end of a jetty. Great moments like this make everything worthwhile. I decided it best to apply some commentary. I'm no Attenburgh but it was a decent first shot
Please note the great times on the crocodile rock below.
The snacks below were tasty. The wind chill was not but we smiled through with the stiff upper lip our country needs.
THIS VIDEO HOWEVER DOES! Bouyed by the efforts of cycling you can hear the joy in Duff's voice. I appreciate the wind blocks out some of the glory. Maybe we should get a boom or something.Back on terra firma we seek out our next quest.
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The Wonder of Home Workouts
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Doctors will care exclusively for the rich with cash while the rest of the peasants will have to deal with substandard care from imported doctors from Asia. Too bad for the Canadians who came here for urgent medical care. Now they are stuck in their own line's hoping to get care before they die because they didn't get the urgent care they needed. Too bad for the Mexicans over here too. They left their third world country to come here for a better standard of living only to live in a country that will degenerate down to the level of what they left for in the first place. Oh you poor, poor immigrants, legal or illegal. You didn't expect that this wonderful country would turn into what you left your country for.


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Jesus seemed to make it sound pretty simple when it comes to what following Him would be all about: love God and love others as you love yourself. But this simple command gets a lot more complicated when we don't see God, ourselves, and others as we should. When we don't see rightly, we don't live rightly. So, how do we fix our broken view? How do we start living in a way that reflects Jesus' intentions for our lives, and see the world the way we should? What we see is what we get. So, how do we see the right way?
Session Two: Famous (June 26)
Every one of us wants to know the answer to this question: "Do I matter?" We look for it from our friends, our parents, social media, and sometimes, even from strangers. But what happens when we choose to stop looking at everyone else to tell us that we matter and start looking to the One who calls us His own? Because if we're going to get the second part of the greatest commandment right, we've got to begin seeing ourselves as God sees us.


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I now have a personal number (a real one, not a temp one) therefore I exist.
I now have a doctor (this is a nice feeling)
I no longer feel rage when norwegians do not make eye contact/give a little wave when I stop at a zebra crossing (instead I think to myself, "Sånn er det")
I no longer expect to have a door held open for me (although Henrik always does hold it for me)
I no longer convert everything I buy from kroners to pounds.
I now only speak to dogs and children in norwegian (never english, it just feels so wrong!)


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Many establishments and businesses have restricted resources. ROTC models typically do not own their own computer labs and must count on university sources. Time is another resource which few of us possess, one or two hrs being the tradition. In our circumstance we only 2 hours of class moment with our cadets throughout a week. As well as last but not least is actually personnel. Stick to Me doesn't need 30 gamers in order to do any platoon operation, an individual player can enjoy the game but still make platoon level decisions. Our classes are at their maximum at 20 cadets. We do not have the ability to field an entire platoon nor do we have the time in order to rotate everyone through as platoon leaders. Stick to Me permits us to train just about all 18 cadets in the appropriate stage in an several hours worth of class time.
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With the exception of eight states and the District of Columbia, where recreational marijuana usage is legal, party drugs are not legal under any circumstances. But in 2016, nearly 43% of college students admitted to using illegal drugs, and nearly 20% admitted to using illegal drugs aside from marijuana. In addition to the legal repercussions for possessing, distributing, or using illegal drugs, your school may also take action against you. At the least, it will confiscate any illicit materials that you have in your possession. Beyond that, drug policies vary by college. Make yourself familiar with the rules and regulations on your campus.
Disclaimer: Any information found within our website is for general educational and informational purposes only. Such information is not intended nor otherwise implied to be medical or legal advice by Student Caffé Corporation. Such information is by no means complete or exhaustive, and as a result, such information does not encompass all conditions, disorders, health-related issues, respective treatments, or recovery plans. You should always consult your physician, other health care provider, or lawyer to determine the appropriateness of this information for your own situation or should you have any questions regarding a medical condition, treatment or recovery plan, or legal situation. Click to read the full disclaimer.
Note: Under the Obama Administration, federal law enforcement officials were instructed not to prosecute or interfere with marijuana sales and possession in states where marijuana is legal, provided the drug doesn't cross state lines and remains out of the hands of minors and criminals. As of January 4, 2018, however, Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded the Obama-era policy and put the decision of whether or not to prosecute individuals in possession of marijuana or those who are caught buying, selling, or growing marijuana in the hands of federal prosecutors. This has already led to confusion and outlash, and it remains to be seen whether federal prosecutors will interfere with state law.
Aside from alcohol, marijuana is the most heavily used illicit substance by college students. A 2016 survey by the National Institute on Drug Abuse shows that while 39.3% of college students admit to using marijuana at least once in the past year, the percentage of college students who use marijuana daily is much smaller: 6.6% of males and only about 4% of females. Marijuana can be addictive, but it is not proven to be a gateway drug (one that definitively leads to the usage of more hardcore drugs).
Marijuana comes from a plant, contains the compound THC that is responsible for a high (a feeling of bliss and relaxation), and can be inhaled or ingested. When you inhale marijuana, THC is absorbed by your body right away (it takes longer if you ingest it) and begins to have an affect. While it may cause euphoria or heightened sensory perception, marijuana increases your heart rate, lowers your blood pressure, increases your appetite, and slows your reaction times. It also may cause bloodshot eyes, short-term memory loss, anxiety, depression, and paranoia. These negative side effects may be more likely if you use too much marijuana.
Recreational marijuana usage is legal for individuals over 21 years old in Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and the District of Columbia. Dispensaries in Alaska, California, Colorado, Oregon, Nevada, and Washington sell marijuana for recreational use in small quantities to of-age adults. In states where it is legal, adults are permitted to grow a limited number of their own plants. However, marijuana remains federally illegal. Transferring it across state lines and providing it to criminal gang members or minors can result in harsh penalties. Furthermore, if you live in a state where marijuana is legal and you are asked by your employer to submit to a drug test, but fail, you can still be fired from your job.
Because most marijuana is unregulated, the amount of THC is not consistent, meaning that some marijuana may be more potent than the rest. The higher the amount of THC, the stronger the side effects of the drug and the higher the risk of experiencing negative side effects. There is also evidence that marijuana usage may exacerbate the symptoms of some mental health conditions. Using marijuana during teenage years can lead to a loss in memory and brain function since the brain is still developing at that age. Long-term users may also experience breathing problems, problems during pregnancy, hallucinations, paranoia, and addiction.
Prescription Drugs
Prescription drugs are any medications that have been prescribed to an individual to treat a condition. Your doctor decides the dosage, the active ingredients, and the number of pills that you will get, based on your medical history. When you give your prescription drugs to someone else or accept someone else's prescription drugs, medical history is not taken into account and you are taking your safety into your own hands. It is illegal to sell or distribute prescription medications without a license to write prescriptions. Prescription painkillers (OxyContin, Percocet, Demerol, and codeine) in particular are highly addictive.
According to the 2016 Monitoring the Future survey, 9.9% of college students have used Adderall without medical supervision. Adderall is a stimulant prescribed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy (a disorder in which you fall asleep frequently throughout the day). Among the reasons why it helps individuals with ADHD is its ability to increase attention span, organization, focus, and listening. Narcolepsy patients benefit from its stimulant properties, which stave off sleep. Many of the college students using Adderall do not have a diagnosis of ADHD or narcolepsy and use the drug for it's stimulant properties.
College students often use Adderall to stay awake, increase their focus, and get work done. However, students who use Adderall with relative frequency and without a prescription may feel it's side effects: headaches, dry mouth, nausea, decreased appetite, anxiety, restlessness, trouble sleeping. Abuse of Adderall can lead to even more severe consequences, such as dizziness, chest pain, rash, increased aggression, paranoia, mania, and seizures.
That isn't as bad as it can get, however. Individuals can become dependent on Adderall. This means that if they try to stop taking it, they will experience withdrawal symptoms (tiredness, trouble sleeping, irritability, and depression). Furthermore, they may build up a tolerance and increase their dosage over time. An Adderall overdose can lead to hallucinations, panic attacks, vertigo, loss of consciousness, and coma. In some cases, Adderall can increase the likelihood of stroke or cardiac arrest, which can cause death.
Ritalin is also used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and narcolepsy. Only 2.4% of college students have chosen to use Ritalin in the past year. Like Adderall, Ritalin is a stimulant that can increase attention span, concentration, and listening skills, which makes it attractive to college students. Side effects include headache, nausea, decreased appetite, sleeplessness, anxiety, and elevated blood pressure. Symptoms of abuse or dependency include increased aggression, delirium, panic attacks, and hallucinations.
Individuals can become tolerant of their Ritalin dosage and may take larger amounts over time, increasing the possibility of an overdose. Symptoms of an overdose include anxiety, dizziness, stiffness, confusion, hallucinations, irregular blood pressure, sensitivity to light, and coma. Particularly in combination with other drugs or alcohol, a Ritalin overdose can be life-threatening.
OxyContin and Vicodin
Both OxyContin and Vicodin are prescription opioids (as are morphine and methadone). These drugs are highly addictive painkillers that are typically prescribed to patients who have recently undergone surgery or endured an injury. The United States is currently in the grip of an opioid epidemic; more than 60% of drug overdose deaths in 2014 involved an opioid. For the safest use, opioids should be taken at the lowest dose necessary for pain management and for the shortest amount of time possible. If you have not been prescribed an opioid, do not self-medicate with one.
In the past year, 1.9% of college students reported using OxyContin, the narcotic most commonly used by college students. OxyContin (or, generically, oxycodone) works to change how the brain responds to pain stimuli. The longer it is depended upon for pain management, the more likely OxyContin is to cause withdrawal symptoms when an individual stops taking it regularly (this can lead to addiction when the withdrawal symptoms are so unpleasant that an individual returns to the drug). Side effects include dry mouth, nausea, lightheadedness, and weakness. Users may also experience low blood pressure. Combined with alcohol or other drugs, or in an overdose situation, OxyContin may cause drowsiness, shallow breathing, difficulty waking up, and death.
Vicodin is the second most commonly used narcotic by college students, with 1.3% of students having used it in the past year. Vicodin is a combination of acetaminophen (available over the counter as Tylenol) and hydrocodone (an opioid). The combination creates a potent pain reliever that requires a prescription to obtain and is highly addictive. Hydrocodone slows breathing and heart rate, and used in combination with other drugs or alcohol, may cause the heart to stop beating. A Vicodin overdose may also cause death, with the preceding symptoms including nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, confusion, sleepiness, fainting, shallow breathing, slow heart rate, and coma.
Ecstasy (also known as MDMA or Molly) is a hallucinogenic party drug used by 4.7% of college students. (LSD, another common hallucinogen is used by only 3.1% of college students.) Once ingested or snorted, ecstasy increases dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin levels in the brain. This results in a euphoric sensation, distorted perception, increased energy, and a possible increase in sexual arousal. Norepinephrine also increases heart rate and blood pressure. Unpleasant side effects may include nausea, cramping, teeth clenching, blurry vision, and sweating.
Though the high from ecstasy lasts between three and six hours, coming down from the effects may last up to a week. During this period, individuals may experience increased aggression and irritability, depression, trouble sleeping, anxiety, a decrease in memory function and ability to pay attention, appetite suppression, and a decrease in levels of sexual arousal. When used with other drugs or alcohol, the negative side effects may be enhanced.
People under the influence of ecstasy may be more risk-taking and sexually aroused, so their risk of contracting STDs, HIV, and hepatitis is elevated. Though it is unknown whether ecstasy is addictive, misuse can lead to life-threatening side effects. When under the influence of ecstasy, an individual's body temperature can rise to the point where internal organs may begin to fail. This can cause death. Furthermore, individuals who purchase "ecstasy" in capsule form may be at risk of unintentionally ingesting bath salts.
Cocaine is a highly addictive, illegal drug that is derived from the coca plant native to South America. It may also be referred to as blow, coke, or crack. The National Institute on Drug Abuse has found that cocaine use by college students is on the rise: in 2013, 2.7% of college students reported using cocaine within the past year. In 2016, this percentage rose to 4.0%. Cocaine can be snorted, injected, smoked, or rubbed onto one's gums. Its effects begin quickly and disappear soon after, leading users to desire another hit. It influences the brain's flow of dopamine, a chemical that controls pleasure, by causing it to build up and create a high.
The short-term effects of cocaine usage, which cause people to seek out cocaine in the first place, include elation and an increase in energy and level of alertness. In some cases, paranoia and sensitivity to light, sound, and touch can also occur. As a stimulant, cocaine can also cause increased blood pressure, elevated heart rate, tremors, restlessness, elevated temperature, and dilated pupils.
In the long term, consequences depend on a user's method of delivery. Those who snort cocaine may be at risk for nosebleeds, constant nasal drainage, and a loss of their sense of smell. Those who rub it into their gums may experience numbness and tooth decay. Finally, those who inject cocaine are at a higher risk of contracting HIV and Hepatitis C than those who use cocaine in other ways due to the usage of syringes and needles. All users may experience malnourishment and decreased appetite, paranoia, or auditory hallucinations.
People who use alcohol or other drugs in conjunction with cocaine are more likely to experience an unintentional overdose. A person experiencing an overdose may have a heart attack, seizures, a stroke, or become unconscious. This is severe, requires immediate medical attention, and can result in death.
Good Samaritan Laws
All too often, a group of friends goes out to a party, everyone gets drunk or does drugs, and one of the friends gets alcohol poisoning or passes out. Out of fear of being arrested or cited for underage alcohol use or drug use, the other friends may not call 9-1-1 despite the fact that one of them needs urgent medical attention. Good Samaritan laws were written to encourage these individuals to call 9-1-1 in the case of a medical emergency, like a drug overdose or alcohol poisoning, without fear of arrest or prosecution.
These laws do not protect a person who has distributed or sold drugs or who has driven while under the influence, but they may protect underage individuals who are intoxicated and/or in possession of alcohol or drugs from arrest, charges, and/or prosecution. Several states' Good Samaritan laws take into account the fact that an individual placed a life-saving call during litigation and sentencing.
Only ten states have have not enacted some sort of Good Samaritan law (Arizona, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, and Wyoming). Of the states with Good Samaritan laws, who is protected, what substances are protected, and the extent of those protections vary by jurisdiction. You may be required to remain at the scene until help arrives to be eligible for protection. To learn more about the Good Samaritan laws in your state, consider exploring the Law Atlas. If you live in one of the states without a Good Samaritan law, you should still seek medical help if you suspect that someone is in trouble. Calling 9-1-1 could save your friend's life.
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Other name: alpha-Arbutin; Bearberry Extract; 4-Hydroxyphenyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside;
Specifications: Osthole 98%
Appearance: White crystal powder.
Test method: HPLC
Molecular formula: C12H16O7
Molecular Weight: 272.25
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Arbutin is the active substance originated from natural plant which can whiten and lighten skin.
Alpha Arbutin can infiltrate into the skin quickly without affecting the concentration of cell multiplication and effectively prevent activity of tyrosinase in the skin and the forming of melanin. By combined arbutin with tyrosinase, decomposition and drainage of melanin are accelerated, splash and fleck can be got ride of and no side effects are caused.
Alpha Arbutin is one of the safest and most efficient whitening materials that are popular at present.
Alpha Arbutin is also the most competitive whitening activity in the 21st century.
Arbutin is a glycoside; a glycosylated hydroquinone extracted from the bearberry plant in the genus Arctostaphylos. It inhibits tyrosinase and thus prevents the formation of melanin. Arbutin is therefore used as a skin-lightening agent. Arbutin is found in wheat, and is concentrated in pear skins. It is also found in Bergenia crassifolia. Arbutin was also produced by an in vitro culture of Schisandra chinensis.
Bearberry,which contains arbutin, is a traditional treatment for urinary tract infections.
Bearberry extract is used in skin lightening treatments designed for long term and regular use. An active agent in brands of skin lightening preparations, it is more expensive than traditional skin lightening ingredients like hydroquinone, which is now banned in many countries. In vitro studies of human melanocytes exposed to arbutin at concentrations below 300 μg/mL reported decreased tyrosinase activity and melanin content with little evidence of cytotoxicity.
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Kamloops BC: The Thompson Rivers University WolfPack men's volleyball team was on its home court for the first time in 2017 on Friday (Jan 27). The Pack entertained the visiting University of Regina Cougars on the Warner Rentals Court.
In a see saw battle, the Cougars downed the WolfPack 3-2 to win their first match of the Canada West season. The scores were 25-18, 26-28,25-22,18-25,16-14.
The Cougars move to 1-16 on the year while the WolfPack fall to 1-14. TRU was led offensively by Charlie Bringloe (2nd year, outside hitter, Waterloo, ON). He had 16 kills in 28 chances with six digs, a solo block and a block assist.
Regina's top offensive threat was Matthew Aubrey (1st year, right side, Brisbane, Australia) with 19 kills in 64 swings with a service ace, eight digs, a solo block and a block assist.
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Charlie Bringloe: 16 kills in 28 opportunities, 6 digs, 1 solo block and 1 block assist
Daniel Eikeland Rod: 13 kills in 44 chances, 1 service ace, 9 digs, 3 block assists
Randy Grundmann: 7 kills in 19 swings, 2 digs
Anton Napolitano: 5 kills in 14 opportunities, 8 digs, 1 solo block, 2 block assists
Tyler Pomiertlarz: 31 assists, 11 digs, 1 block assist
Cole Keddie: 11 digs
Matthew Aubrey: 19 kills in 64 chances, 1 service ace, 8 digs, 1 solo block and 1 block assist
Dalton Wolfe: 9 kills in 28 opportunities, 11 digs, 2 service aces, 1 solo block and 1 block assist
Michael Corrigan: 40 assists, 8 digs, 1 solo block and 6 block assits.
TRU interim head coach Mike Hawkins (1st year):
On Match:
"We displayed zero character for most of the game. We have a lot of guys who-when the pressure is on—need to learn the lessons we have been learning all year. We can only call so many games "character building". It is character flaws. We have a lot of guys who tonight have to look internal and figure out what it means to be a high performance athlete. I wish we could have a solid seven guys who we could play consistent all the time. It is great for these guys who get the opportunity. I hope they are excited that our starting roster isn't set. Nothing is set and guys can go out and grab them."
What was the difference in the match:
"Discipline. Discipline everywhere. It was what we were talking about all week. Discipline to follow the game plan. Discipline on doing the things that we know how to do. Discipline mentally. There were many lapses in judgement and decision making. It cost us in the end. Defensively we were in the wrong spots while offensively we didn't set the mismatches that we needed. That is what let us down. Realistically, both sides were giving away the game for most of it.
Cougars head coach Greg Barthel (10th year):
On first victory of year:
"Excited for the guys. They have been working hard all year. To get a win for their effort was good. It was character building. It is satisfying."
What was the difference?
"Both teams were really working hard for the win. They (TRU) put some good subs in and created a whole new feel for them in the fourth. In the fifth, it was a gut, gut, gut. Our guys did a great job coming together and coming from four or five points down."
Both teams will go at it again on Saturday (Jan28) on the Warner Rentals Court at the Tournament Capital Centre. Game time is 6:45 pm. Webcast on Canada West TV will begin around 6:30pm.
Next weekend (Feb 3-4), the WolfPack will be visiting the University of Manitoba Bisons in Winnipeg while the Cougars will entertain the MacEwan University Griffins.
OF NOTE: The "TRU Bookstore/McDonalds Leader of the Pack Player of the Match" was Bringloe.


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'Don't blame it on the sunshine,
Don't blame it on the moonlight,
Don't blame it on the good times…'
Blame it on the cookies!
This song was stuck in my head and I had a moment of self-induced hysterics when my brain changed the word 'boogie' for 'cookies' – and I can't hear, or sing it, any other way now!!! Paleo parapraxis? Detox dysphasia? (Ok, ok… Sorry, bad taste.)
So I got to thinking – has something happened that's suddenly awakened in me the person I always knew was there but somehow couldn't quite get out? I feel renewed. I feel refreshed. And above all, I feel like me! Ever since I was a little girl, I used to write – I remember creating my own comic strips, writing out worksheets that my grandad had to photocopy numerous copies of for my 'class' (all imaginary students, but hey… I was a dreamer!), I wrote story after story, and of course, I kept a diary – many diaries in fact. I loved writing then, and I sure as hell love writing now. I just had a bit of a blip over the last few years and pushed it all aside. I don't think I've ever really wanted to do anything but write, and working towards and achieving a BA (Hons) in Linguistics and Literature whilst working full time and raising a child is testament to that passion. It never felt like a chore. Working on assignments until 2am and waking up at 5am again to get ready for work, it was tough going but I thrived on it. I felt alive – that's why I know that what I'm doing now with this detox is just what I am meant to be doing. It's giving me the same feeling of being right in line with my true self. If this is all getting about esoteric for you … Just wait until I start talking about crystals and past life regression !
It's Day 9 and I'm naturally progressing to more exercise. I did a 40 minute cardio workout this morning and actually managed to get through it. I think in Week 1 your body is going through a major overhaul and the last thing you want to do is exercise, especially with the headaches and nausea those first few days. Once you get over that hump, there really does seem to be a natural increase in energy and motivation. Everything just looks brighter and more vibrant, and you start feeling like you've emerged from a haze.
Speaking of vibrant looking things…
Mmmmm… This was fab! Brinjal topped with scrambled eggs and smoked trout ribbons, with a squeeze of lemon juice, dill, and freshly ground black pepper. Boom! This has filled me up good and proper. That's another thing I've noticed – I'm not starving every minute of the day.
Another thing I've managed to do is tolerate coffee with coconut milk, with a touch of ghee – I know, ghee in coffee… My grandmother will think I've lost my mind entirely if she hears about this (all I knew about ghee growing up was that this is what we use to make roti!). Anyway, tried it yesterday and the first sip was AWFUL!!! I even gasped out loud, but I persevered … And by the fourth sip, I was actually enjoying it. So today, I added some vanilla and it was great.
For lunch today I had leftovers from yesterday – so a piece of steak and the last of the spinach. I wasn't very hungry and didn't want too much else. I've been drinking loads of water though so this could be contributing to it. For dinner tonight I'm doing a beef 'stroganoff'-ish dish. Will see if it changes by the time I start cooking and throwing things into the pot!
Beef and mushroom in coconut milk (yum!), wilted spinach, sweet potato pie, and a cucumber and onion salad.
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My plane arrived 10 days ago. I am happy to announce my mind and self-awareness have now arrived, and acceptance allows my after-USA strategy to succeed.
After years of perpetual travel, one becomes aware:
– "Hey, I was in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for 10 days.!
– "Hey, I was in Japan for 10 days!"
– "Hey, I was in New York City for two days!"
And, I do not know crap ...
Over time, we become aware that we spent many a 10-day stretch in many a city. But as we become honest with ourselves, we realize that we could have read for 10 days on Wikipedia and achieved the same knowledge. Our opinions of these cities are dodgy, inaccurate at best, not to be trusted, yet still more accurate than reading.
First 10 Days "In Country"
Awareness of where we are and what we are doing as travelers starts after we transcend from reactive to proactive living. Instead of reacting to the new location, we have settled in and start to make proactive plans.
"Rose Colored Glasses" Time Period
Do not confuse yourself during the "Rose-Colored Glasses" time, the delusional time when we believe everyone loves us, we have arrived in paradise, and the world is perfect. This is the romanticized way travel writers write about travel destinations, more or less writing to sell something, normally a tour or hotel room.
This time can last for up to one year, or until the first time one of the locals cheats you or lies to you. Try to learn about "Willful Blindness," the Rose-Colored Glasses time period is related to this concept.
Why is awareness of the first 10 days important to travel strategies?
In the first 10 days, there is a glee, an excitement, an endorphin rush. We are intoxicated with the new destination. Our mind is engulfed in the addictive rush of travel. This is the addiction to travel, this the time we seek as travelers.
Yet, often people, business travelers, organizations, missionaries and even the United States Marines believe they are capable of thinking clearly. We are in reaction mode; our mind is still catching up with the overload on new sensations. We are over-stimulated. What a great feeling, like never ending love making!
Making decisions while feeling all aglow like this is risky.
Solution to Rose-Colored Glasses Thinking
If you are only going to be in-country for less than 10 days, then make up a list of things to do and stick to it, especially if you are here for business travel.
The best solution is to just hang out, kick back, and allow the 10 days to pass. Try to keep our drinking binges to a minimum. Allow our minds to absorb, think, and enjoy this time. If we can go slowly and be patient, we can slowly move into a new reality; we can say:
– "We are in New York City."
– "We are in Japan."
– "We are in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil."
Thus fully aware, our minds are not overwhelmed.
Buy a home, renting an apartment, making decisions to get married, and acting on all the other romantic notions we have comes somewhere after the 10 days and the Rose Colored Glasses have been removed.
When you truly lose respect for a few of the locals, have made a few enemies, and know which parts of the city to avoid, then maybe you are aware enough to know that even on the best day, we travelers gamble on fools' luck – We live under lucky stars.
Andy Lee Graham ... somewhere over the rainbow
I learned early that the best way to see, learn and understand where you have traveled is to set up a good itinerary, research the many things to see and do in the areas you plan on going to and then start cutting it down to the best that you think are the best. Make a list that is short enough to actually enjoy not tire out.
Then be sure to spend more than 1 or 2 days in the area. Relax don't run every where.
Also what many don't do is is say, "Hey, this place is worth more time." Then spend more time there and cut another stop out.
Finally realize if you are a real traveler you can always return to see what you have missed.
Do not become "If this is Monday I must be in Belgium" syndrome.
Relax and enjoy.
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) today filed a charge sheet against Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Shah and a suspected hawala dealer in connection with a 2005 money laundering case filed against him for alleged terror financing.
During interrogation, Shah admitted that he talks to Hafiz Saeed on phone on the issue of Kashmir; he recently spoke to Saeed in January 2017.
The final report, filed before Additional Sessions Judge Sidharth Sharma, also named the alleged hawala dealer Mohammed Alsam Wani, who is in judicial custody along with Shah.
The case dates back to August 2005 in which the Delhi Police's Special Cell had earlier arrested Wani.
Wani had then claimed that he had given Rs 2.25 crore to Shah, following which the ED had registered a criminal case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against the duo.
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So we planted extra pumpkins, sunflowers, some field corn and squash so that we could feed our livestock through the summer and into fall. The chickens especially loved the extra tomatoes and all the culls that we threw to them. We did have feed custom ground to supplement the vegetables.
So when looking for ways to supplement that monthly grain bill just think outside the box. What do grocery stores do with their outdated produce and would they sell it for your livestock? What do truck farmers in your area do with their culls or maybe orchards have windfalls.
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The 2018 AUSA Annual Meeting, designed to deliver the Army's message by highlighting the capabilities of Army organizations and presenting a wide range of industry products and services. In addition to the expansive show floor filled with 700+ exhibitors attendees have access to:
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Cry Of My Heart
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The Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (Chinese: 中華人民共和國澳門特別行政區 [in Mandarin, in Cantonese] ; Portuguese: Região Administrativa Especial de Macau da República Popular da China [in Portuguese], abbreviated as RAEM), commonly known as Macau or Macao (Chinese: 澳門, or informally known as 馬交), is a small territory on the southern coast of China. Administered by Portugal until 1999, it was the oldest European colony in China, dating to the 16th century. The administrative power (in Portuguese "potência administrante") over Macau was transferred to the People's Republic of China in 1999, and it is now one of two Special Administrative Regions of the PRC, together with Hong Kong. Macau is guaranteed for 50 years starting from December 20, 1999, provided under the Basic Law, will be over by 2049. (The agreement is raised by Deng Xiaoping to deal with Macau's reunification with the People's Republic of China in 1999, and is stipulated in the Sino-Portuguese Joint Declaration of 1987. Macau has played a unique and influential role in relations between China and the West, especially between the late 16th and 19th centuries.
Residents of Macau mostly speak Cantonese natively; Portuguese, Mandarin, and English, Fujianese, Pilipino, Thai and several other languages are also spoken. The Macanese language, which is generally known as "Patua," is a distinctive Creole that is still spoken by several dozen Macanese, an ethnic group of mixed Asian and Portuguese ancestry that accounts for about two per cent of Macau's population. (However, Macanese is sometimes also used in the broader sense to describe any permanent resident of Macau.)
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Mark Williams, Retail, Property, and Distribution Director at One Stop, who accepted the award on behalf of One Stop commented: 'We're dedicated to improving our customers' experience. Our 'Food for Thought' customer satisfaction survey, that we relaunched earlier this year, has helped us concentrate our efforts on some key challenges in improving the in-store experience and driving our fresh business forward. We are really passionate about serving our local shoppers a little better every day and really value the insight we gather through the survey to develop actionable changes for our customers.'
Twice each year, SMG evaluates and recognises client programmes based on the teams' collective success in uncovering insights that drive action and results. The firm evaluates 50–100 submissions each cycle from across more than 350 retail, restaurant, grocery and c-store brands around the globe. From those submissions, SMG recognises approximately a dozen brands for taking action and driving results. The awards are designed to foster collaboration and celebrate high-impact work.
"Our team is laser-focused on technology and insights that help our clients know more and do better. We created our Top Partnership Insights award in 2012 to foster a healthy competition that drives up quality – and to get our clients and teams together to share stories and celebrate success. It's one of the most rewarding things we do all year," said SMG Chairman and CEO Andy Fromm.