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I'm a huge muffin lover! In high school one of my favorite treats were these big, fat, blueberry cheesecake muffins from the local coffee shop. They were so sweet and moist, I didn't even think about all the processed sugar and white flour.
Now that I've discovered my tummy loves me a lot better when I pass on the gluten, I've had to get a little more creative in the kitchen. You won't find white flour and sugar in my pantry anymore. And the vegan margarine sticks and store bought white eggs have been kicked out of the fridge.
If you need to make these blueberry cheesecake muffins dairy free, you can substitute coconut oil for the butter.
I have yet to find a dairy free, soy free, crud free cream cheese in the stores, but this article from Healthful Pursuit shows you how to make some using cashews. I've had cashew "cheesecake" before, and I was surprised at how much like real cheesecake it actually tasted. You could use it as a spread, like butter, on top of some muffin halves. However, since it's made from nuts, it would lose the cream cheese texture if baked.
These muffins use almond flour as the base, just like my family's breakfast staple, banana rasperry muffins. Pair it with a homemade superfood vanilla latte, and you won't even miss the overpriced coffee shop!
Unless you're able to shell out some money for really nice, super fine almond flour, the texture of almond flour baked goods is usually much coarser than those made with wheat flour. What I like about this recipe is that the arrowroot powder makes these a little lighter. Just be sure to store any leftovers in an airtight container to keep them moist. Assuming you have any leftovers that is.
My husband really could care less about anything resembling a cake. We even had ice cream cake at our wedding. He does however love these blueberry cheesecake muffins, which he told me as he stuffed two into his mouth…not both at once of course.
Blueberry Cheesecake Muffins
Batter Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup arrowroot powder
- 2 tsps aluminum free baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup softened Butter or coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup fresh blueberries
Cheesecake Filling
- 4oz cream cheese (1/2 a block)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 drop high quality lemon essential oil
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 and ½ tsp arrowroot powder
- Thoroughly mix together the almond flour, arrowroot powder and baking powder. Add the maple syrup, butter, vanilla and eggs.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- In a separate bowl combine all of the filling ingredients and beat until smooth. These can also be mixed in a food processor.
- Spoon some of the muffin batter into a muffin tin, so that it just covers the bottom. Drop about 2 tsps of the cheesecake mixture into the batter. Cover the cream cheese with more batter, so that the muffin cup is about 2/3 full. Exact measurements aren't really important here. Jumbo muffin tins are easier to work with here, but I just used the regular size.
- Bake at 325 for 20-25 minutes, or until no longer wet looking and just starting to turn golden.
- Allow to cool before eating so that the cheesecake center firms up. Unless you just can't resist the urge to eat one immediately, then I don't blame you.
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Nutrition Information:Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1 muffin
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 93 Total Fat: 8g Saturated Fat: 5g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 3g Cholesterol: 66mg Sodium: 73mg Carbohydrates: 3g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 2g Protein: 2g
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We believe that everyone has a right to privacy, that the pursuit of economic freedom is virtuous, and that the future of money is an attack- and censorship-resistant digital currency. The Zcash Company launched and supports the development of the Zcash cryptocurrency — a privacy-protecting, digital currency built on strong science. Since its launch in 2016, Zcash has quickly grown to be one of the most valued and admired cryptocurrencies in the world.
We know that the people that work at Zcash are the most important part of our success, and we work hard to take care of our team. In addition to a generous health benefits package, that includes medical, dental, and vision, we also offer many non-typical benefits as well. We enjoy Fun Fridays, where we empower our employees to spend time on research and personal development; we offer opportunities to attend conferences that are company-sponsored. Additionally we have yearly meet ups for our international team to get together. We're a unique mix of a start-up mentality but with the infrastructure of a larger company; it's really the best of both worlds!
We believe in integrity, humility, openness and collaboration. Our work springs out of a passion for inclusive financial systems and we have a deep respect for our co-workers and families. We strive to create an environment for psychological safety, empowerment, sense of purpose, and challenging work for our multifarious team. We strive to foster a highly collaborative, ego-less, open, highly diverse, friendly work environment. Decentralization is one of our core values, and this shows in our commitment to empowering all of our team members to make an impact at Zcash.
Today the company is distributed and most employees work remotely; we also have a physical office in Denver, CO. If you want to work remotely, great! We provide extensive support to our distributed employees. If you'd prefer to work in our Denver office, we'll happily relocate you.
Currently the company is mostly comprised of scientists, researchers and software developers who all specialize in software security, privacy and cryptography. We are now expanding our knowledge in other pertinent areas by adding new team members with more diverse experience.
Our team is the cornerstone of our company's strategy to build a permissionless inclusive global financial platform. The right applicant will cultivate our team and continue our tradition of releasing secure cutting edge cryptographic software.
We believe in emergent team intelligence. We think that a high functioning team is greater than the sum of its parts. We seek people who are "multipliers." People who create a positive and supportive environment for the people around them. People who demonstrate a high degree of conscientiousness with their team members and in their work. We highly value humility, openness, good judgment, integrity, collaboration, curiosity and independent thinking.
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At Zcash, we're deploying next-generation technology at the intersection of privacy and financial systems. We have made great progress in maintaining and enhancing the Zcash software and the Zcash cryptocurrency has an excellent reputation for security and privacy. As we continue our commitment to the security of Zcash, we need to further our commitment to the Zcash Company global image and defending our trademark.
This is a contract, part-time position; we expect the work to range from 15-20 hours per week, with room for growth.
As our first Paralegal, your initial task will be to manage our trademark filings. You'll be responsible for filing and re-filing our trademarks globally while working alongside external IP counsel. It's important you act as the primary point of contact for our trademark licensing agreement. You'll be in charge of choosing and engaging with a monitoring service that notifies us of potential trademark infringement, tracking anything from community chat, social media, independent websites and beyond. In addition to managing a service, you'll also be responsible for being proactive about searching for trademark infringements as well as handling these issues as they arise. You'll also need to review our trademark, copyright, and privacy policy and update them as necessary. Additionally, you'll review occasional requests & provide guidance on use of the Zcash trademark.
In addition to trademark responsibilities, you'll help us to bring in-house routine to legal tasks presently being serviced by outside counsel. These duties can range from creating employee agreements, helping to craft third-party contracts, reviewing internal documentation, as well as reviewing important external communication and announcements. You'll also be responsible for assisting with the creation and operation of a legal entity to support international operations.
We believe this is a unique opportunity for the right individual. There's a lot of potential for someone to get exposure in a new and exciting industry. While no experience in the cryptocurrency space is required or expected, the right candidate should be curious about this rapidly changing space and expanding their knowledge base. We're not reinventing the wheel everyday, just some days. With that, there is potential for this role to grow into a thought leadership position, interacting with regulators and policy makers to bolster understanding of how Zcash fits into the broader ecosystem.
We're flexible, but we have a few concrete requirements. We're looking for someone with at least 3 years experience with Intellectual Property law. It's important this person can work independently and has a quick response time to important incidents. Overall experience is key, this may have been gained in the form of a practicing attorney, a paralegal certificate, Associates Degree in paralegal studies, a Bachelor's Degree with extensive classes in law, or years working at a law firm in some related capacity.
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- Zcash is on a mission to give everyone on Earth an open, secure, and inclusive financial system through the power of exotic math.
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- Flexible work arrangements–live where you want, but there is an office in Denver and some time in the office is preferred.
- Everything we do is open source.
Some explicit non-requirements are:
- Any particular credentials, educational or title-related.
- Knowledge of cryptocurrencies in particular. We will happily teach you.
We have a strong ethos of professional conduct. We're looking for people who can work in the professional environment we want our company to be. This means you need the empathy and emotional intelligence to be a supportive colleague and collaborate well with people of widely different backgrounds, personalities, and skill sets.
At the end of the day, we're looking for someone who's as excited as we are about building the future of cryptocurrency. Sound like you? Get in touch at or ask questions at [email protected].

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Breaking the Cycle – Post Sixteen
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Chloe pressed a kiss to her mother's cheek then walked to her car in the parking garage. She drove home in silence. She took a long, hot shower, pulled on her pajamas and crawled into bed. Then she stared at the ceiling unable to sleep.
She nearly scooted off her bed as her cell phone chirped. She pressed the call button. "Hello?"
"Hey, Chloe," Max's voice came through the phone. "Where have you been? I've tried calling. It goes to voice mail."
"I've been at the hospital. No cell phones," she hurried.
"How's your mom?"
"Getting better."
"That's great."
"So how did the competition go?"
"Our guys did really well. Not bringing home any hardware but we are bringing home a lot of wins."
"Great. So are you out celebrating?" And with who?
"No, Chloe…
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A Character Interview That Went Very, Very Wrong
I want to start this blog post with an extra special Thank You to my dear, dear friends Jean Joachim and H.N. Sieverding. Once again I've borrowed their fantastic ideas and broke out of my shell to give it a try. Hopefully mine works half as well as their's did. Click Here…And Here to see what I mean.
Things around the Andersen household have been a little more chaotic than usual – overly humid Iowa summers which never works well with Ali, Jake still adjusting to the Central Time Zone, two extremely long car trips in a week, Mom working 24/7. There is a lot of late night noise as a few of us deal with insomnia. Couple that with a couple of playful cats – well, you get the idea. So I wasn't too shocked when last night I woke up hearing some noise. But as I listened close I didn't hear a child or cat.
Nope. I heard the deep, silky brogue of a certain 6'6″ sensual Irishman with black hair, blue eyes and a temper. One who hasn't been too happy that he's not been interviewed for a blog yet. Then I heard the soft, delicate voice of a certain medieval Queen. I sprung out of bed. This CAN'T be good. I watched silently as the impromptu interview began.
Sloan: Have a seat.
Cassandra: I'd rather not. I know about you.
S: I don't bite. (He rakes his eyes over her body.) I might nibble a bit.
C: I'm not amused.
S: Sit. (Cassandra settles into a seat. Sloan sits across from her. With an evil grin he begins.) So, is there a man in your life?
C: Aren't you married?
S: Do you answer all questions asked of you with a question?
C: Only when I don't like where they are going. Yes. My husband, Matthew. He's the love of my life. And a KING.
S: I'm a billionaire.
C: Are you overcompensating for something?
S: Hardly, Angel. I asked my question because I heard there is a love triangle in Queen of Savon. Something about you and Victor? Tell me about that little affair.
C: I would hardly call it an affair.
S: Oh, really? Chapter Seven… (Sloan slides finger over e-reader to flip pages).
C: All right. I was intimate with him. Once. We were betrothed.
S: Betrothed?
C: Engaged.
S: Just say engaged then.
C: (Cassandra shoots Sloan an icy glare) Then Victor deceived me and turned me over to my enemy.
S: Hmm…likes bad boys. I've still got a shot then.
C: (She smirks.) Hardly, Angel.
S: (This time he glares at her). You're a sorceress. You know magic, spells, potions?
C: Yes.
S: Do a spell for me.
C: Do I look like a trained monkey?
S: So you can't do one.
C: Oh, I can do one. I have thought of plenty while conversing with you.
S: Then why won't you show me one?
C: I've met Abbey. She is a very sweet, dear, patient woman. I wouldn't want to…displease her. And all the spells I've conjured in my head would certainly displease her. Especially in the bedchamber.
S: I will let that one slide. Abigail is full of spit-fire. Just like you. Why do you think Tricia writes hell-cat heroines like the two of you?
C: To deal with asinine heroes. Like you.
S: While we're on the subject, what do you think of our beloved author?
C: I am honored to be in one of her novels. I think she's very talented. I respect her tremendously. However, I don't believe you and I feel the same.
S: What makes you say that?
C: I hear you two fight. You are constantly harassing her. It gets very vocal. Very loud.
S: Ah, Angel. That is just two Irish tempers clashing. Besides, the only lass I have wrapped tighter around my finger than Abigail is Tricia.
C: You truly believe that?
S: Let's just say that ours is a very…passionate relationship.
C: (She gasps as her eyes grow wide.) Surely you jest!
S: Hardly, Angel. And as they say, there's nothing better than make-up se…
C: (Holds up her hand to stop him.) That's all I need to hear. If you will please excuse me, this interview is over. (Gets up and races away into the night.)
S: (Chuckles amused. That is until he realizes I'm in the room). Uhoh. Luv, I can explain…
T: Yeah. Good luck with that. It's about to get really loud in here…
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Tuesday Tales – Hand
Hey everyone! It's time for my favorite time of the week – Tuesday Tales! Today our word prompt is "hand". This week we are back with Thatcher and Miranda in The Thirteeth Knight. Don't forget to check out the other incredibly talented author from Tuesday Tales and their excerpts!
Miranda curled herself into a ball as she sat in the window seat of her bedchamber. She clenched her silk handkerchief in her tiny hand. Brunon had taken control only two days previous. The terror of his brief reign echoed throughout the kingdom. His magical black clad thugs had already spilled too much innocent blood.
And soon that murderer will claim me as his bride. The thought made Miranda's stomach churn.
Her heart ached for Thatcher. She didn't know where he was. She didn't know if he was well or half dead. All she knew was what she had heard from Brunon himself as he conversed with his second-in-command during supper. The brave knight was alive. For now.
Her uncle, however, would soon be put to death. Brunon demanded the gallows be constructed in the palace courtyard. She trembled as the local craftsmen toiled to build the terrifying structure. Their backs were torn apart if they did not obey. The men's hands bled as they formed the platform that would end their monarch's life.
Miranda curled herself tighter as the door opened. A courtier stepped into her bedchamber and bowed.
"Lady Miranda. The seamstress is coming to measure you for bridal gown," the young man announced.
"Thank you," she muttered.
Miranda glanced at the courtier as he bowed again then turned to leave. She sized up the young man then sprung to her feet. "Wait."
"Yes, my lady."
Miranda smiled at him. "I need your help."
"How may I serve?"
"First, I need to know where Brunon is holding Sir Thatcher." Miranda felt her face flush embarrassed. "Second, I need to borrow a set of your clothes."
The courtier shot her an uneasy look. "All right, my lady."
"Good." Miranda wrapped her hand around his bicep and led him to the door. "Hurry with your task. And be careful."
She smiled as the courtier stumbled past Brunon's guards and hurried down the hall. She shut the door silently when he was gone.
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Tuesday Tales – Antique Store Picture Prompt
Hi everyone! It's Tuesday – time for Tuesday Tales! This week we are using a picture prompt. I'm taking a break from The Thirteenth Knight. This week's excerpt is from my WIP, Breaking the Cycle. Last time we caught up with Max and Chloe, Chloe had just met Max's dad. Don't forget to check the excerpts of the other very talented writers of Tuesday Tales!
Chloe and Max talked with Max's dad for a few more minutes before they said goodbye. They stepped outside and began their trek back to the car.
As they passed an antique store, Chloe stopped and peered into the window. Her eyes caught an old, brightly painted metal fire truck. "Max, wait. I haven't bought your nephew a gift yet." She pointed at the fire truck. "Will he like that?"
Max smiled at her choice. "Absolutely."
Chloe and Max stepped inside the small store filled with all sorts of ancient trinkets. The room was cast in a soft gold glow. Chloe gazed at a gold pocket watch then glanced at Max. I don't quite see him as a pocket watch kind of guy. Chloe carefully picked up the fire truck and carried it to the counter. As the small, rotund woman wrapped the truck, Chloe turned to Max.
"Max, I always wondered. Why did Jack constantly pursue you to work for Hard Knocks? You know so much about mixed martial arts."
"Because I used to compete." Max sighed. "In college. I was going to be the next Rico, the next up and coming star. But I tore my ACL apart in a match. After three grueling surgeries, I gave up." He gently brushed a lock of her hair from her shoulder. "That's why I admire you so much. You have gone through so much with your CVS, been hospitalized so many times. It makes my little injury look pathetic. And you still get up and live your life after it all. You are so strong to go through it all and still smile."
Chloe felt her face flush pink at Max's compliment as she accepted the bag from the shopkeeper. He took her other hand in his. After thanking the shopkeeper, they walked hand in hand back to the car.
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Ritter's Direct Mail Piece of the Week: Fairytale Brownies
- October 15, 2017
Highlighting your main selling point with photos is one option when sending out direct mail. A great example is a recent mailing from Fairytale Brownies- in addition to large color photos of their brownies, they also used some other direct mail tricks so let's take a closer look. Format: Fairytale...
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Basic way of adhesion of mt wrap
mt wrap is a convenient detachable mt which has glue at both ends.
We will introduce you to the way of wrapping which can be used for various different presents in addition to basic envelop wrapping.
- Use scissors
to have a desired size.
- Fit both ends
with glue and fold it.
- Here, a bag is completed
to enclose anything you like.
- Without using tape or glue,
anyone can wrap neatly and prettily.
mt wrap is a new type of wrapping paper created from mt.
Easy to do caramel wrapping.
As wrapping paper
which is easy to use
Using the glue parts at both ends,
you can do difficult caramel wrapping
without using glue or tape.
Choose ones from a wide range of colors and patterns.
Wrapping and writing
Possible to pass on your ideas
Using slight transparency,
you can enjoy wrapping
which you will not experience with any other tape.
As it is Washi paper, you can write messages on it.
Depending on your ideas,
you can finish a book cover quickly.
It changes to an original book cover
just by wrapping it with tape based
on the size of book.
What would you wrap?
Perfect for dividing up
sweets or wrapping food!
"mt wrap" is also convenient for wrapping food.
It is also useful for creating a delicious scene
when used as a tablecloth.
Characteristics of mt wrap
mt wrap is a new type of wrapping paper created from Washi paper and adhesive technologies.
As it has detachable adhesives at both ends, you can make envelops of a desired size or to wrap presents.
Depending on your ideas, the creative usage is unlimited.
19 types in total x 2 sizes (standard and small)
Basic colors
- wrinkled grid
- sakura
- color face
- origami
- navy tile
- sheep
mina perhonen
- sky flower
- pleasure herb
- prism・vivid
- prism・pale mix
William Morris EU ONLY
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- A designer and illustrator. This is a life-style brand established in 1990 by the couple, Mr. Bengt Lindberg and Ms. Lotta Glave from Konstfack, the national University College of Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm. They have been engaged in the design of trays, candlesticks and jewelry. Bengt is a very humorous person and creates designs which give us image of love for living creatures. Lotta creates designs that give us warm feelings as her personality is warm and cordial, making people who encounter her work smile. In 1993, they started to provide KLIPPAN, a well-established Swedish shop, with textile designs. They were engaged in KLIPPAN'S business as the main designers until 1994. From 1992 to 2001, they provided ORDNING&REDA® with designs for stationery goods. From 1995 to 2000, they engaged in the creation of glass products of Bergdala and Skruf. In 2005, they provided Boda Nova with Christmas glass ware. In 2008, they collaborated with E.OCT to establish B&L Design and released the "Zoo" series of products in Japan in collaboration with the American tableware company, ZAK! Design. In 2012, Bengt & Lotta designed the packages for organic food for Vilmas.
- She was born in Harlunda in Smaland region of Sweden in 1931. She entered The Gothenburg Ceramic Art School in 1949 when she was 18, she studied ceramic art there. In 1954, her graduation work at HDK School for Design and Crafts in Gothenburg was discovered by Stig Lindberg, which gave her the opportunity to work at Gustavsberg where Stig was working as the director of art. She played an important role in the start of the golden age of ceramic work in Sweden. In 1979, she left Gustavsberg where she had stayed and worked as a main designer together with Stig Lindberg and Karin Bjorquist for 25 years. During her time at Gustavsberg, she created over 300 works of art. After leaving Gustavsberg, in 1980 she started to work actively on a freelance basis, working for HAvgands, DUKA and jceramic. In 1992, she returned to Gustavsberg and opened her own ceramic studio. The number of collectors is increasing rapidly not only in Sweden but round the world. She has held exhibitions in many places around the world. She still continues her life as a creator. Lisa Larson is now an older lady who is always thinking about what is the "cutest" in the world. She is a ceramic artist representing Sweden and together with her husband, who is a painter, she lives as a ceramic artist in a forest a little far from the city center.
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Thank you for participating in the Envestnet Institute on Campus program and committing your time to ultimately advance your career before it begins. Students are a vital part of the program's success and we find that the more involved students are, the more it benefits your success. From participation in the Resume and Internship Hub to reading the EIOC blog, the options are endless.
To better understand the program and its offerings, we have curated materials that you can view and share.
Program Resources
Ways We Help Students: The Ways We Help Students handout serves to explain to students interested in taking the course how they will benefit from the program, what the time commitment is, and what student alumni have to say about the program.
Resume Hub Overview: One of our initiatives is a Resume and Internship Hub, powered by DAKdirect. This initiative gives graduates of the program the opportunity to get their experience and skills directly in front of hiring managers. This document explains how the Resume and Internship works, details why we partnered with DAKdirect for this initiative, and shows a sample workflow of how the process works.
Women in Wealth Whitepaper: There are an array of career options in wealth management for college grad women. Fiserv's Cheryl Nash shares a view of today's investor landscape and explores the trends prompting firms to invite young talent into the industry. There are proactive steps students should consider along with opportunities to explore that can help position for an advantage, and even, lead to a great job.
Case Study: Read the case study on Hezekiah Ross to see how the Envestnet Institute on Campus can produce high quality job candidates who have successfully completed the program.
Professional Resources
Guide to a Great Resume: Everybody wants their resume to be noticed. This presentation will provide students with tips and tricks that will help them get into the interview room through utilization of best practices for your resume, all from industry leaders.
Building a Great LinkedIn: LinkedIn is the number one site for professional website for networking and career development. This set of slides will overview the basics and getting started on LinkedIn in order to set your profile apart.
Optimizing Your LinkedIn: LinkedIn will provide many benefits to you as you begin your professional career. This handout provides some tips and tricks that will take your profile one step further… ultimately increasing your chances of getting hired!
Multimedia Resources
University Video: Hear directly from industry executives, Envestnet Institute on Campus Leadership Team members, and program alumni. We often use this video to appeal to industry leaders who may serve as program sponsors, but it is a well-rounded piece that is valuable to view across broad audiences, including student prospects and university officials.
Women in Wealth Management Video: In this video, Cheryl Nash, Envestnet Institute on Campus Leadership Team Member and pioneer behind out Women in Wealth Management Initiative, discusses how Envestnet Institute on Campus is helping achieve greater diversity in the industry and preparing college students get ready for opportunities with education and guidance.
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I decided to type my home learning...
I honestly think the teachers i got this year are excellent teachers. Its so hard to choose to write about one. But...
I nominate my tutor teacher Mrs Petero as the most inspiring teacher.
The reasons why:
First off she is my tutor teacher, shes kind, nice and funny . She does everything a normal tutor teacher does but does it in a fun but in an educational way. Shes a role model to us students and is always showing the 10 independent qualities.
Shes enthusiastic and is always happy. The best thing about my tutor teacher is supportive and helps you to achieve the best in you. She keeps us on track and is always checking up on us. Shes always encouraging us to try our best at everything and to give everything ago even though we may not be good at it.
Having a tutor teacher like her is possibly the best thing. She is different to other learning leaders and truly inspiring .She is not only inspirational but also one of the best teachers at Alfriston college.
Tuesday, 28 August 2012
Inspiring teacher
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- Melissa said...
I sent her the link to this :)
- 19 September 2012 at 19:49
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This is it!!! 1335 sq ft south facing sub penthouse home w 1100 sq ft private WALKOUT terrace featuring it's own lawn &180 degree + panoramic views of city & Mount Baker. Built by award winning Onni Group, Central is the most architecturally significant residential building in Vancouver. This 2 bedroom/Den + Flex space has floor-to-ceiling windows to maximize views from every room, forced air heating/cooling system allowing perfect temperatures year round. Luxury finishing's boast engineered oak floors, double nosed matte granite countertops, custom installed integrated Sub-Zero & Miele appliances & Control4 in-home automation system w motorized blinds, built in speakers in living/dining area & intelligent lighting, all of which may be controlled by Ipad or smart phone. Bathrooms have honed Carrera marble countertops w travertine tile & Nuheat electric heated floors. Access to 7000+ sq ft Wellness Centre w gym, yoga room, sauna & theatre.
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Published Books
Handmade Books
Most of my handmade books are made as gifts or on contract. These are a few privately-owned books, some of which have been exhibited at the Pacific Festival of the Book in Victoria, B.C..
A book of well-wishes from the community for a beloved local family who moved away. I gathered images of the family from community members and printed them onto the pages before binding the book.
I often make wooden books, because they can hold so much meaning, especially of place, and especially for deeply meaningful books which commemorate marriages, births, etc. This one was for a wedding. The pages are handmade and hand-dyed; the wood hand-cut and planed.
Endpapers don't have to be paper! These are made of cotton.
A wedding guest book is the place where friends and family record their supportive role in the marriage. So it matters that the book is meaningful. This one is made of cedar that grew in the forests of the groom's hometown, and was hand-split, planed and shaped for this book.
A resin cover on translucent pages to illustrate a wistful poem about seals.
The intent of this book (with driftwood spine and translucent pages) was to work with the transient nature of the stories it illustrated, so that the experience of reading the book was reflective of the story itself.
A tiny (2x3-inch) notebook with a 4-way cover that displays the life-cycle of a dragonfly.
Restoration, rebinding and new cover for a severely damaged and very old Kate Greenaway book.
This was an opportunity to work creatively with the clients to create an entirely new cover in the style of a similar copy of the book (the book no longer had any cover to go by). I also bound into the book a personal letter relating to the book, which was meaningful to the clients.
Linen Press: Random Ramblings on the Emotional Process of Mothering
Exhibited in Victoria, B.C., 2007.
This is a book about laundry; dirty laundry and laundry trying to be clean, and cleaning, and airing out other people's old laundry for examination and forgiveness. This is a book about having a mother and being a mother.
Linen Press is an accordion book sewn of used children's bed linens. Its hard cover is integrated and held closed with a cotton diaper. It contains 34 pages of poems, photos, comments, and recipes, all from a mother's perspective. It is not all positive, nor all beautiful, but it is honest and even funny at times. It is not particularly controversial. The work is displayed as shown to the right (mostly) hung on a clothesline at eye-level, so that viewers can travel along both sides to read it. Below are images of individual pages, the book open to be read as a traditional book (also possible but not ideal for an exhibition).
Exhibition space required: 30 to 35 feet in a straight line (from one wall to another wall or pillar), where the clothesline is attached. The clothesline dips through the air, 5-7 feet high, so that viewers can easily walk underneath both ends. The book sits in a laundry-basket on a stool at one end of the clothesline, and its pages lift up to the line, where they are hung with wooden pegs.
Exhibited in Victoria, B.C., 2008.
Stretching the definition of "book", NOxIOUS is a tremendously long scroll of gas receipts, upon the back of which is scrawled the NOxIOUS poem. It is to hang from a ceiling at least 2 storeys high, from where it twists elegantly to the floor, ending in a snarled pile of reciepts.
Exhibition space required: 3x3 feet of floor-space, with a vertical rise of 20 to 30 feet. For special events, the piece can have dry ice set under the pile, so that a small cloud of carbon dioxide will drift around the heap of receipts. A draft-free area is necessary for this to work (away from vents, doors, etc.)
Free Pamphlets! Along with the exhibit comes a supply of free photocopied pamphlets, folded book style. The cover has only the title, NOxIOUS. Upon opening, the reader discovers definitions of various carbon oxides and nitrogen oxides, all harmful to human and planetary health, and products of gasoline combustion. On the third opening, the NOxIOUS poem comes into view. And on the very inside is a grey image of a tree-shaped car-deodorizer, with the word NOxIOUS on it.
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Last week we talked about Moralistic Therapeutic Deism, that religion of being nice/avoiding conflict/fitting in that seems to have taken over our culture. This week, as we continue in chapter 1, we consider how we got there.
Kenda Creasy Dean suggests…well, outright says…that we got here because this is what our churches are teaching. We are not teaching the theological tradition that has lived thousands of years in many cultures and contexts, we have allowed that tradition to be colonized by one that calls on God only to do our bidding even while God requires nothing of us. Dean asks if we have been too excellent at communicating "a watered down gospel so devoid of God's self-giving love in Jesus Christ, so immune to the sending love of the Holy Spirit that it might not be Christianity at all? What if the church models a way of life that asks not passionate surrender but ho-hum assent?" If this is the case, then the "problems" we see in the church–apathy, half-hearted participation, biblical illiteracy, etc–are rooted not in the people or the generation but in the "Christianity" we have taught. Or worse, we haven't taught anything–we've simply "exposed" our young or new people to faith. As Dean points out on page 14, "we teach young people baseball, but we expose them to faith. We provide coaching and opportunities for youth to develop and improve their pitches and their SAT scores, but we blithely assume that religious identity will happen by osmosis, emerging "when they are ready" (a confidence we generally lack when it comes to, say, algebra). We simply have not given them the soul-strength necessary to recognize, wrestle, and resist the symbiotes in our midst–probably because we lack this soul-strength ourselves." Exposing people to faith is no substitute for teaching it to them–it just leads us to faith as useful when entertaining and forgettable when not. It passes on the message that faith is not as important as any of the other things we do (soccer, standardized tests, jobs, etc), so we can just enjoy it when convenient and put it aside whenever that is even more convenient for us.
So what do we do?
First, we need to recognize Moralistic Therapeutic Deism when we hear or see it. We need to call it out when we hear it–whether in worship, Sunday School, small groups, newsletters, or anywhere else.
In order to do that, and to have something worthwhile (aka our actual theology) with which to replace MTD, we need to know what we believe and we need to practice our faith. We can learn more by reading Scripture, participating in Bible studies (at church, in homes, on the blog!), participating in educational opportunities, learning what's in our book of confessions (the documents that have explained our theology for the past 1600 years), etc. We can read, pray, talk to others, attend worship, etc. But we have to be sure to put all of that stuff we learn into practice–remember that Christianity is a religion of relationship and desire! God desires a relationship with us, and our desire for God forms our lives. To love God, our neighbors, ourselves, and our enemies requires practice, diligence, prayer, and strength not usually needed in our culture. On page 15 we are reminded that "It is in following Jesus that we learn to love him; it is in participating in the mission of God that God decisively changes us into disciples."
Second, we need to recognize where faith formation actually happens. The sad newsflash for many of us is that it's not primarily at church. When we come to church for an hour or two a week, but spend many times that in our homes or schools or workplaces, we cannot expect the one hour to override everything else. Just like many things, faith begins at home. What we talk about at home, how we relate to others, how we practice our faith (prayers, devotions, studying, etc) at home, what we see at home…and how these translate into our other life-spaces such as work, school, playground, and parking lot are much more formative than even the best pastor or the most amazing sermon. So we need to brush up on our faith vocabulary, unlock the box faith is put in between Sundays, and think/talk/act our faith outside the church building as much as-or even more than-we do inside. Only when we use it will our faith become something worthwhile, and only when we talk about it will we become more articulate (and help those around us become so as well). It may make us uncomfortable, but it must be done.
as a final thought, we have this (page 23):
"Christian adults can no longer treat Jesus like an embarrassing relative, someone we introduce with apologies to alleviate others' (or is out our?) discomfort–that is, if we introduce him at all."
Thoughts? How are you feeling about all this? Is any of this resonating with you, or are you just thinking "meh, what is this nonsense about?"
What do you feel like you need to combat Moralistic Therapeutic Deism in your own life or in the life of the church?
Have you ever caught yourself treating Jesus like an embarrassing relative, or apologizing for your faith?
What are some ways you practice your faith, ways that connect you to God and to others and that help you to love God, yourself, your neighbor, and even your enemy?


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So after wrapping Snug Pet Resorts van they asked us to do a car wrap on their little Kia. Quite a challenge because of all the curves but it turned out great!!
A Car Wrap for Snug
June 28, 2012
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Just like when you are shopping for a new pair of shoes, you should try out a few law firms before hiring one to represent you in your car accident case. There are several ways you can check if they are going to be a good fit for you with just a few simple questions. The best part about this article is that the tips require absolutely no legal experience, but will give you a good insight into the attorneys experience as well as how they will handle your case.
With so many firms out there all claiming to be the best, having some basic things you can check for is a great way to get to know your lawyer before hiring them.
Go For A Specialist
Since you are seeking assistance for a car accident claim we always recommend to go with a lawyer who specialties in that field, rather than a more generic firm that handles everything from personal injuries to domestic settlements. Yes, they might be a little more expensive but the benefits far outweigh the costs and you'll have stronger representation if the case goes to trial, which also generally means a higher compensation payout.
Case History And Experience
Always check out the firms history and reviews online. It literately takes 1 minute to run a search in Google to find some really good (or bad) feedback from others who have used the firm to represent them in the past. Being able to see recent reviews as well as older feedback gives you a clear impression on how the business has changed over time and if that experience is getting better, or has come worse.
You will be better off focusing on the most recent reviews and feedback that the practice has received, and looking for specific details such as what the case was about is important. If there are great reviews but only a handful are for car accident cases they might not be the best fit for you. Some comments will give a hint of if the compensation the practice got for them was higher or lower than expected.
Get Down To Specifics
By now you are talking with a lawyer than has some recent reviews that are relevant to your particular case along with some good feedback on the compensation they were able to secure for their previous clients. Now its time to get down the more intricate details of your case. Talk with them about your exact needs and what kind of damages yourself and your vehicle have endured. How they respond to your questions and concerns will indicate how focused on your case they will be and if the best results will be achieved.
The Personality Connection
Remember you are hiring someone to deliver a service, and just like choosing a mechanic to work on your car, you want to have a good level of trust with the lawyer who is going to be fighting for your compensation. Make sure you have a good rapport with them and you can sense a good balance in your goals and what they consider reasonable. It's important that you don't set the bar too high, but push for what you believe to be fair as long as it is justifiable.
Care And Dedication
If your case makes it to trail, you need to be represented by someone who is passionate about you and your compensation. Make sure the lawyer you hire cares about your interests and not just the commission or other payment model you agree on.
These are just a handful of basic things to consider and think about when you are shopping around for a lawyer to represent you. Feel free to leave your thoughts below and check www.car-accident.info for all the latest information!


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Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Ursula on Sept. 13th, 2005
I dressed Ursula in a pretty dress that was her cousin, Racquelle's, way back :D
She came with me to my prenatal appointment like this. I put gel in her hair and all :D hehe
And as you can see, she's all about smiling big for pictures NOW!!! lol
She got so many compliments today at the hospital :D Funny what a cute outfit will do, huh? :)
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In 2016, 52.7% of internet users are using mobile devices when browsing for websites – whether be it a product or a random search. And as long as Google continues its algorithm changes for having a mobile friendly website, this figure can go up faster than we can imagine.
With this in mind, having a WordPress website means making its web design and SEO mobile responsive.
Have you considered this task yet?
If not, you need not worry for we have listed these 10 life hacks you need to create a mobile responsive website. So, take out your pen & paper and start completing your to-do list after reading this blog.
(Note: Some of these tips are only suitable for separate mobile WordPress sites, as responsive websites use the same content for all screen sizes. But it's worth bearing these tips in mind when creating responsive sites too – as with all web design. You need to achieve a balance between the needs of all the different people using your site.)
1. Make your mobile site simple to navigate
Use a simple navigation structure to help mobile users find what they're looking for. This can include:
- Mobile-friendly navigation menu.
- Avoid rollovers that can be fiddly to use on mobiles.
- Provide a keyword search box for larger sites.
- Keep everything vertical to avoid the need for scrolling sideways.
- Add a prominent 'home' button.
- Use bold, colour etc. to highlight more important/popular links and buttons.
- Keep it simple – aim to have no more than 7 links on each level of navigation.
- Make sure CTA buttons scale well even on smaller screens.
2. Design for touchscreens
Most websites are designed to work using a mouse. Needless to say, it is a different case for when using mobile devices. Have you put in mind those users who struggle with smaller touchscreens?
There are many ways that you can address this issue such as:-
- Using large, centred buttons that are easy for people with big thumbs to press – there's nothing more frustrating than a mobile site with buttons that are too small and fiddly!
- Adding clickable padding to smaller buttons, check boxes and radio buttons
- Reducing elaborative graphics
- Removing Flash to your web design (not to mention that it's getting obsolete at present)
3. Attract local people
95% of smartphone users have used their phone to find local businesses. If your website is aimed at local people, make it as easy as possible for them to find you:
- Place your address or location in the header of your mobile WordPress site.
- Include maps, directions and GPS.
- If you're a national chain with multiple branches, make it easy for users to check stocks at their local store.
BONUS TIP: Register your business to Google My Business and make sure you're using the right keywords for your industry and/or niche.
4. Check WordPress and theme version
Mobile users typically want to find information even faster than desktop users. Check your WordPress version as well as your theme version if they are mobile responsive. For example, the WordPress 4.4 version is designed to make image sizes appropriate for any devices.
Here are some plugins you can install to improve your website's mobile responsiveness:-
- WPtouch Mobile Plugin
This plugin automatically displays a mobile-optimised version of your site whenever a user visits your website.
- Jetpack (Mobile theme)
One of the most common plugins for WordPress. It lets you use a clean and simple mobile theme which makes site load faster.
- WordPress Mobile Pack 2.0
The plugin lets you deliver existing content to other platforms, operating systems and devices.
Keep in mind that when installing this plugin, check if your WordPress version conforms to the specifications required.
5. Make your WordPress mobile website design site easy to look at
The challenge we encounter with mobile devices (but haven't actually put into our minds) is the variety of screen brightness. This is when the magic of colour palette comes in. The right choices of contrasting colours for text and backgrounds must be considered to avoid eyestrain.
The font sizes, styles and the spacing should be considered too. Make sure that all content are fit even on smaller screens. There are users who are impatient zooming or pinching their mobile screens just to read the text.
CTA buttons should stand out so you won't miss generating more leads. Here are some tips from us for when creating call-to-action buttons.
6. Avoid pop-up ads
Did you ever experience getting annoyed with pop-up ads showing to your small screen?
This is very much true with your audience! And this can lead them to never visiting your site again. This is why Google warned us before of cracking down intrusive interstitials, or simply pop-up ads, appearing on websites. With this in mind, they will penalise websites like lowering their search rankings on mobile search.
Here are the types of intrusive pop-up ads as explained by Google:
- Pop-up ads that cover the main content while users browse on pages
- Display of standalone interstitials that need to be dismissed before accessing the content
- A layout where above-the-fold portion of the page looks similar to the standalone interstitials but content is inlined underneath
7. Allow Push Notifications
This is ideal for e-commerce websites if they have new product arrivals or special offers. Compared with email marketing, it delivers faster messages using real-time. According to reports, the response rate is 50% higher compared with email.
Does it have the same concept with SMS?
No. The two are different because push notifications give opt-in and opt-out options for users. SMS, on the other hand, is often unsolicited.
8. Use mobile WordPress site redirects
If you're using a separate mobile site (as opposed to a responsive design), use a mobile site redirect. This code automatically detects what type of device your visitors are using and sends the mobile users to the mobile site.
Include buttons on each page allowing people to switch between the mobile site and desktop site. Provide an option to allow people to choose which version of your site they will be directed to on future visits, so they don't have to switch each time.
9. Test, test, test!
Testing a mobile site responsive design does not end with checking its responsiveness. The truth is it is only the beginning of everything.
Google Analytics lets you see and analyse the user behaviour to your site. It can also provide you with reports about the mobile devices and browsers used by your site visitors. If you navigate the features of this tool by Google, you can gain many insights that are helpful to improving your website.
10. And don't forget your desktop site!
On top of everything, make sure that your mobile website design conforms with your desktop site. Everything has to be consistent – from the font style, colour palette, content and to the overall features of your website. Do not let the differences between a desktop and a mobile device compromise the overall look and features of your website.
As much as possible, do not make your mobile site design complicated because users and you (yes, YOU!) may have a hard time in navigation. Subtle changes help you make it as effective as possible.
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Improving our prediction of recovering language abilities after stroke
Improving our prediction of recovering language abilities after stroke
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Improving our prediction of recovering language abilities after stroke
The recovery of stroke survivors with language difficulties is famously variable. Some stroke survivors recover much more quickly or fully than others. Some respond to treatment much better than others.
Stroke survivors and their relatives consistently ask for information about how much recovery can be expected. This study will look at how well a patient can use their arm after stroke, and at their brain images recorded within 72-hours after stroke. The hope is that brain images can improve our prediction of patient arm movement recovery at six months after stroke.
TSA LECT 2015/02 - Dr Nele Demeyere, University of Oxford
Published in Stroke, a new study sheds light on a tool doctors might use to help them predict the recovery of stroke patients in the future.
Published online first in the journal Neurology, a new study investigates the effectiveness of tools used to predict recovery of patients after stroke.
To test if using newly developed "recovery curves" can be used to improve the quality of hospital care and recovery for stroke patients
No two strokes are alike - the damage from each stroke leaves its own unique signature on a person's brain and behaviour. The current project will investigate how different types of stroke affect a person's long term recovery or deterioration
Published in the JNNP (Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry), new research suggests that a computer technique could help predict how well stroke survivors respond to language therapies for aphasia.
Stroke Association is a Company Limited by Guarantee, registered in England and Wales (No 61274). Registered office: Stroke Association House, 240 City Road, London EC1V 2PR.
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For our ready-to-travel round trip through Yunnan we book good quality hotels, three to five stars, that also offer Western breakfast.
Would you like to spend the night in another hotel, please let us know, we can offer all hotels of good quality.
In Kunming (1 night): Kunming Hotel ****
52, Dongfeng Dong Road, Kunming
Located near to the Yuantong Temple, the Yuantong Zoo, and the Dongfeng Square
This mid twentieth century European styled architecture hotel, became the first four-star hotel in Yunnan. The hotel counts 303 rooms and is located in the city center. Marked by the variety of furnishing and decor, the guest rooms show the rich culture of the hotel.
In Dali (2 nights): Landscape Hotel ****
96 Yu'er Road, centre Dali Old Town
In the centre of Dali Old Town
The four star Landscape Hotel is built in Bai architecture style. The rooms are spacious and equipped with internet (surcharge). Room service is available. You can find a business center, currency exchange, gift shop, massage and sauna in the hotel. The hotel has both a Chinese and a Western restaurant, and a coffee shop. Tickets for a western breakfast are included.
Or : Villa Verde, Boutique Hotel
Xiangyangxi village (near Xizhou) www.VillaVerdeDali.com
Quiet Boutique hotel in a Bai village, just 15 car minutes from Dali Old Town. The hotel is surrounded by rice fields and faces Erhai Lake
Villa Verde is located in Xiangyangxi, an authentic Bai village, 70 meter from Erhai Lake. The hotel is set in a peaceful atmosphere with a view on Erhai Lake, CangShan mountains and surrounded by rice fields. The ideal location to explore the area of Dali with her ancient Three Pagodas, Xizhou with the Bai minority market and old courtyard houses, the surroundings of Erhai Lake with the many farmers and fishermen villages. Villa Verde is air-conditioned and elegant rooms vary in style. The cosy lounge with fireplace, bar and small library promises an unforgettable experience. Villa Verde is well known for its friendly hospitality and its excellent cuisine. An extensive breakfast (included) is served in the restaurant or served outside on the Veranda in summer. Bai, Chinese and Western cuisine is available at lunch and dinner.
In Lijiang (1 night): Hexi Hotel ****
South Gate Square - Old Town
Old traditional buildings
Hexi Courtyard is a typical Naxi-building, opened in 2005. It consists in 24 characteristic ethnic yards. This construction is a precious antiquity in Lijiang Old Town, and the local government has put it under special protection. The hotel has 171 guestrooms, which have all the necessary facilities (including free internet). Among others, you can find a bar, a shopping area, a restaurant, a sauna, massage services and a beauty salon in the hotel.
In Zhongdian (2 nights): Gyalthang Dzong Hotel ***
Shangri-La (Zhongdian)
A 15 minute walk to the south of the Old Town
The 47 rooms and suits of the Gyaltang Dzong Hotel are characteristically Tibetan style. The rooms offer views over the valley. The hotel interior is colourful, using ethnic textiles. Rich hues of orange, browns and purples integrate the decorative motif of the Endless Knot, one of the eight auspicious symbols of Tibetan Buddhism.


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It's been a season of disappointment for the Kings, but they got a dose of good news Thursday morning when center Anze Kopitar was selected to play in the NHL All-Star Game on Jan. 27 in Atlanta.
Kopitar, 20, leads the Kings with 40 points in 44 games this season. The NHL does not stipulate that every team must have a player in the All-Star Game, but the Kings, who sit in last place in the Western Conference, will be represented by their second-year center.
Last season, Kopitar played in the NHL's YoungStars game during the All-Star weekend. This season, he has recorded 10 multi-point games.
Kings winger Michael Cammalleri, who finished fourth among Western Conference forwards in fan voting, was not selected. Fans vote in the starters, and the rest of the teams are filled out by members of the NHL's Hockey Operations Department, with input from general managers.
Two members of the Ducks, defenseman Chris Pronger and forward Ryan Getzlaf, also were added to the Western Conference team.


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Astrology Making Progress In Britain's House Of Commons
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Chicago: The world may not be ready for this, but astrology has a pulse in Britain's House of Commons, where Conservative MP David Tredinnick fearlessly serves on both the health committee and the science and technology committee as an open advocate for the ancient art.
He admits to casting the occasional astrological chart for colleagues in Parliament, and recently told BBC News he's not afraid of the ridicule and abuse that comes his way.
"There is no logic in attacking something that has a proven track record," he maintains.
Tredinnick says he studied the Indian astrological system lahiri and the way it was used by that country's government. And he recalled how Chris Patten, Britain's last governor of Hong Kong, had an official astrologer.
The MP said he consulted with the governor's Hong Kong astrologer while on a parliamentary delegation there.
Tredinnick recently expounded upon his beliefs at the Glastonbury Festival, where he shared the stage with Daily Mail astrologer Jonathan Cainer. At this event, he said he was invited to serve on the health committee in the House of Commons because of his radical agenda on complementary medicine.
He currently is vice-chairman of the government's herbals working group and calls the skeptics who persistently attack him "bullies who have never studied the subjects."
"I'm absolutely convinced that those who look at the map of the sky for the day that they were born and receive some professional guidance will find out a lot about themselves. And it will make their lives easier," he said.
Tredinnick said he was right about herbal remedies and healing, which are now becoming accepted in parts of the National Health Service (NHS). He now wants to promote astrology, which is "not just about predicting the future but gaining an insight into personal problems."
He stopped short of suggesting astrological readings on the NHS, but said he wanted to raise awareness of it as an alternative among patients and clinicians.
"I think it's something that people should be aware of as an option they have if they are confused about themselves," he said.
"David Tredinnick has shown immense courage and performed a great service in raising this issue, knowing he would face popular misunderstanding that would be fanned by public figures who ought to know better," said Roy Gillett, President of The Astrological Association of Great Britain.
As an example, Gillett cited a popular TV talk show aired in the UK. When commenting on the MP's observations neither of the show's two interviewers or their guests understood that the astrology he was referring to was more than popular newspaper sun sign columns.
"Sun sign columns are to real astrology as a child playing Chopsticks on the piano is to Beethoven's 9th Symphony. Neither the interviewers nor their guests understood that a chart for the exact moment of birth involves the position of all the planets in all the signs, not just single sun signs," Gillett said.
"Neither David Tredinnick nor any serious astrologer is suggesting that astrology takes the place of diagnosis or treatment by a qualified medical practitioner. Rather that knowing upcoming pressures in advance can lead to early changes of life-style that avoid illness altogether, or lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment.
"When a problem is unavoidable, a more mindful and positive relationship with the treatment and convalescence afterward may be possible. All of which could save considerable amounts of money as well as easing human suffering.
"With such possibilities available, rather than ridicule astrology with simplistic misinformation we should consider it fully and respectfully," he said.


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Larry King mourns the loss off his third wife, and mother to two of his children
TV personality Larry King took to Twitter this week to pay tribute to Alene Akins. Akins was married to King twice, from 1961-1963 and then again from 1968-1971. Together they share two children, including one that King adopted from one of Akins prior marriages. Andy, who King adopted, and Chaia.
"So very saddened over the passing of Alene Akins, who died peacefully with our children Chaia and Andy by her side. She was a grand lady," King wrote on Friday.
At 83, King still stays active in politics and currently hosts a web series on Ora TV. King has been married eight times.
King, who is usually very active on Twitter has not posted since he announced the death of his ex-wife.
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While staying in Arden, West Virginia, Martin found himself thinking of other
Forests of Arden, possibly in France, possibly in England, as mentioned in
Shakespeare's As You Like It. Pondering earlier times of "bucolic delight,"
as he calls it, Martin has written this series of ten quartets, all featuring
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Hustle. It seems that word has been everywhere in the last couple of years. Being of English extraction when I first stumbled on the word being used in blogs etc I thought "Why am I being told to walk fast? What has that got to do with business?" I quickly realised my mistake after a visit to Urban Dictionary. It means simply; anything you've got to do to make money.
If you're on Pinterest it's likely you'll have seen the motivational typographic quotes…
Am I the only one that can't tap into this message? Why am I averse to it? Are you?
The 'hustle hard, believe anything is possible' philosophy.
Asking these questions reminds me of a chapter in Garance Dorés book 'Love x Style x Life'. She writes about meeting style photographer Scott Schuman (The Sartorialist) who challenged her to think bigger. She had a blog that featured her illustrations, photography and writing but saw it as a hobby, not a business. Schuman declared she needed to believe that anything is possible. Garance writes, "To me, it was like meeting America."
The 'hustle hard, believe anything is possible' philosophy is very American to me also. I was lucky enough to visit Los Angeles many times to promote my previous project, a fashion/style website. I learned quickly that the simple act of having a quiet drink in a bar of an evening is, in LA terms, a networking opportunity. My first visit I had delivered to my hotel room a bag full of DVD's and CD's that I received from someone I met in entertainment production, and bottles of wine from another person I met who ran the PR for a Californian winery. I naively thought they were lovely women I happened to sit next to in a bar and that we were just having a nice chat over a drink.
Nope. Although to be fair, one of these meetings did evolve into a friendship.
Any social interaction is a potential business connection, and you should always have a business card ready to hand out, be prepared to follow your new acquaintance on Instagram and Twitter immediately, and you MUST perfect your 'elevator pitch'. Connect! Connect! Connect!
For an introvert, hustling is exhausting simply because you have to be 'on' anytime you are in public. You are the face of your enterprise and you mustn't let it down with either your appearance or your attitude. You must be prepared to promote it and move it forward at any given time.
In essence, the hustle is all about noise and honestly, I don't like noise. I'm also of an age where I am resistant to doing things on anything less than my terms. Perhaps that puts me out of the race altogether?
I can't help but ask myself, is it possible to achieve my goals without having to fundamentally change my personality? I'm inclined to answer yes simply because my own goals are set with my personality and limitations in mind. To be honest, I don't have a goal that I don't firmly believe I can achieve. So I guess I have adopted at least part of the American philosophy.
Perhaps I can hustle part-time?
Over to you! What is your view on introverts and hustling? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below.


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Welcome to the Bahamas Celebration
We are pleased to introduce our flagship, the stunning Bahamas Celebration. We are proud to announce our flagship's selection as the "Best Bahamas Cruise Getaway in 2010" by the Chief Editor of the prestigious Porthole Cruise Magazine – the world's leading cruise travel magazine! Offering features and amenities that rival some of the mainstream megaships, we are dedicated to providing our guests with the most exciting and affordable cruise experience to the Bahamas. Whether travelers want to save time, money, or both, a 2 night getaway aboard the Bahamas Celebration is the best value in cruising.
We are proud to declare that Caribbean Cruise Line is the Official Cruise Line of the Port of Palm Beach and has been designated as an Official Cruise Line of Grand Bahama Island by the Bahamian Government's Ministry of Tourism!
Our flagship conveniently departs from the Port of Palm Beach in South Florida at 6:30 P.M. (EST), and is scheduled to travel round trip to Grand Bahama Island – widely regarded as "The Jewel of the Bahamas." This tropical island paradise is known for its unspoiled powder-white beaches, crystal clear blue waters and a relaxed atmosphere. It's also home to our preferred resort destination – Our Lucaya Beach and Golf Resort.
Our luxury mid-size cruise ship boasts 500 well-appointed cabins, allowing us to travel up to 1,500 passengers comfortably. Cabin décor is modern and comfortable. With 24-hour room service available, and an emphasis on service throughout the ship, the Bahamas Celebration offers our travelers a memorable onboard cruise experience.
Your Dining Experience
Everyone knows cruising and dining are synonymous, and with the Bahamas Celebration, it's no different. A host of four unique dining venues allow our guests to have a different taste sensation at nearly every meal. You'll enjoy the flexibility of setting your own dining schedule by choosing when and where you want to dine. And, make sure you bring your appetite with all the many mouthwatering dining options available. Our flavorful variety of restaurants, from relaxed to sophisticated, allows our guests to satisfy your every culinary craving at a different venue each meal. Of course, the casual poolside Buffet is where to go for a quick and easy bite. Grab a plate and relax at a poolside table, while enjoying the sounds of live Caribbean music with a native steel-drum player.
Crystal Dining Room - Diners are greeted at the door by the Matre'D who will escort you to your reserved table in the ship's main dining room. A delicious culinary experience awaits you. You'll enjoy classic American fare from a broad menu, with sommelier wine service provided by a friendly wait staff. Choices abound with a wide array of fresh seafood, beef, chicken or vegetarian pasta entrees . . . and "seconds" is just a request away!
Rio's - Guests desiring lots of variety with a little less formality will enjoy Rio's - combining international flair in a casual setting. For breakfast, you'll appreciate the open seating with an all-you-can-eat buffet style setting. Take advantage of our Omelet bar where you can build your own omelet choosing from a wide assortment of fresh ingredients; or you can savor a delicious Belgium waffle with whip cream and fresh berries. A wide variety of fresh fruits and cereals are also standard fare. For our guests' dinner experience, enjoy a full menu with table side service. This is definitely the place for meat lovers, as our Brazilian-style Gaucho Carvers are serving up the tastiest and most flavorful cuts of meat around! Our menu offers a virtual wealth of choices for a unique, yet casual dining experience, along with a decadently delicious dessert area that's sure to satisfy any sweet tooth, so make sure to bring your appetite when you come here!
Trattoria Di Gerry - Experience classic Italian comfort food with a contemporary flair, while enjoying breathtaking ocean views from your table. The casual relaxed setting and delightful variety of flavorful pasta entrees, pizza choices and salads, will make this dining experience a crowd favorite. And, make sure to save some room for the incredible pastry and dessert selection that will certainly take care of that sweet tooth!
The Cove - For elegant upscale dining, nothing compares to The Cove. We highly recommend The Cove for anyone celebrating a special occasion, or looking to experience a very special evening. Enjoy the upgraded menu with its signature dishes, impeccable service from our classically trained wait staff, the soothing ambience and the selection of fine wines. If you're looking for a romantic evening, the tranquility of the room will certainly set the mood.
Adult Entertainment
Adults will find there is more to do aboard our Bahamas Celebration than there is time to do it! After a satisfying meal, you can take in an enjoyable after-dinner show at The View. And afterwards, indulge your playful side because it's time for the adults to party. Our brilliant multi-level nightclub is the perfect place for incredible entertainment, fantastic live music, and an all-night dance party! And be sure to remember to pack a lucky charm for our spectacular Wynmore Casino. With all your favorite games of chance available to play, you're sure to get lucky. And if you just wish to kick back and relax, that's ok too . . . we have some great spots to sip a favorite libation and just enjoy some great company. There's certain to be that perfect favorite place for everyone onboard the Bahamas Celebration!
The Wynmore Casino - "We have a winner!" Adrenaline will soar as you join lady luck in our plush and friendly Las Vegas style casino. Open day and night until 3 A.M. while out at sea, patrons can find treasure at the slots, double down on a hand of black jack and play your favorite lucky numbers on our roulette tables. And with craps, baccarat, poker and more... every night is exciting on our Wynmore Casino floor! Be sure to ask about Free "Match Play"; and if you're new to gaming - we have instructional classes as well. Good Luck!
Pool Deck - Want some real ambiance? Party on deck at one of our tropical poolside Tiki Bars. Grab your favorite tropical beverage, drink in the beautiful ocean views and fresh sea air, and dance to a rhythmic Caribbean beat.
The View – You will find entertainment at its finest in our stylish club - The View. This spectacular multilevel room is the perfect place for incredible live entertainment, fantastic live music and an all-night dance party! It's sure to be your favorite hot spot. The enjoyable after-dinner shows will appeal to family members of all ages. And afterwards, it's time for the adults to party - because once the music starts pumping, everyone hits the dance floor. It's a "Tropicool" South Beach atmosphere, without the bouncer, and every adult is on the list! And no matter what your listening pleasure, the wide variety of music played is certain to include all your favorites. Best of all, no one has to worry about driving home . . . because when it's time to call it a night, your pillow is just steps away.
Ocean Breeze Club - For a more sporting experience, head over to the Ocean Breeze Lounge. Watch your favorite game on one of our flat screen TV's, or grab a cognac and a cigar and head outside to our relaxing deck for some conversation. There are also a few quiet rooms for a friendly game of cards, or kick back and read a book while enjoying an after-dinner drink.
Pub 437 - If your idea of a good time is sneaking off to the local British-style tavern, Pub 437 is a going to be your place. Have a pint or your favorite spirit while enjoying a game of darts, or just relax with some casual conversation while live musicians entertain. Later in the evening, crooners "take the stage" to sing their favorite Karaoke songs. At Pub 437, no one is a stranger.
Passports on the ship are not needed, but are useful and make getting on and off the cruise easier. For cruise only passengers that do not have a passport, a driver's license and raised-seal birth certificate are required.
For our customers that are staying on Grand Bahama Island with one of our stay and play packages, a passport is absolutely necessary.
Get your Passport from U.S. Deptment of State
If you want to get your Passport faster go here www.PassportVisasExpress.com .
Will I need a passport or visa?
All U.S. citizens must have valid proof of citizenship. A passport or passport card is preferred by government officials, is required for overnight stays in the Bahamas and may be required on all cruise ships in the future. For more information on passport cards please click here (http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_card/ppt_card_3926.html).
For the cruise only, not overnight stays, a government issued birth certificate with a raised seal (not from hospital) is an acceptable form of identification if accompanied by a photo ID. Resident aliens must travel with their "Green Card" Alien registration cards. Guests from other countries must possess a valid passport and should check with their travel agent or appropriate consulate to determine other necessary travel documentation. All guests over 16 years must carry a Government issued picture ID such as a state or provincial driver's license with a picture or a government photo ID card. Again, a valid passport is required if staying overnight in the Bahamas and not just visiting for the day.
Pampering & Wellness
Cruising is all about escaping the hectic outside world, and rejuvenating the mind and spirit from all the stresses of everyday life. Our guests can relax on deck by taking a dip in our refreshing pool. Or you can plan for a little invigorating exercise by taking in a workout in our fully equipped fitness center. And, for the ultimate self-indulgence, we recommend revitalization in our therapeutic, bliss-inspiring Spa & Salon. It's certain to elate all of your senses.
Poolside - Unquestionably the coolest spots to be on deck are at the inviting pool areas. Soak up the warm Caribbean rays for that golden brown tan and then go for a relaxing dip in the refreshing pool water. Parents (and kids) will appreciate the Kids of the Caribbean area with its awesome 180 foot slide spiraling down into a kiddies' wading pool. Adults will enjoy the uniquely raised glass encased pool, surrounded by two cool Tiki bars and an informal buffet dining area. And, your favorite cocktail drink is only an arm wave away . . . as our attentive servers are at your beckon call. Pleasant ocean breezes, panoramic ocean views, a relaxing Jacuzzi, and engaging live entertainment on deck provide the ultimate escape.
Mussel Beach - Don't let the name fool you as there is state-of-the-art exercise equipment for the fitness enthusiast who can't miss a workout, as well as the person looking to just burn off a few extra calories from all the great food onboard. You'll appreciate the energizing atmosphere and satisfaction of a great workout that our fitness center affords. And after you've lifted, pedaled and toned - may we recommend a massage treatment for those tired and aching muscles in our tranquil Spa sanctuary?
Fountain of Youth Spa & Salon - Our therapeutic Spa retreat has a singular goal of pampering you. This is the place to be spoiled by our services and indulged by our staff. Experiences include various types of massages, aromatherapy, reflexology, body scrubs, facials and spa combo packages. And did we mention beautified as well? Our Salon offers haircuts, styling and color service; along with island-style hair braiding, manicures & pedicures, waxing and even teeth whitening. We suggest guests schedule an appointment immediately as time slots are on a first-come basis.
Family Cruising
Got Kids? A Bahamas Celebration cruise is truly a family affair, with children's programming available for all age groups. Our cruise gives families an opportunity to spend quality time together exploring exciting new places, along with a secure and fun environment for kids to play while apart. Our family friendly cruise ship has everything young cruisers want in our Camp Celebration to have fun without Mom and Dad. Kids can play with new friends in a cool age-appropriate setting, while enjoying a wide range of entertaining activities designed for them. And, Mom and Dad have an opportunity to spend some adult-time together enjoying the rest of the ship. Our three separate children's areas and programs are supervised by experienced, trained staff that will make sure the kids have so much fun, that they won't notice they're being supervised at all!
Club Coconuts - Club Coconuts is specially designed with our youngest guests in mind. This fun club is open to children ages 3 to 9; and offers a variety of supervised activities like arts and crafts, various popular kid's games, and entertaining activities like Xbox, Wii, Dance Dance Revolution, and Guitar Hero.
Club Wave - Club Wave is the cool place for all the 10 to 13 year old kids to chill and make new friends. With a refreshing variety of activities and fun games designed just for their age group, they're sure to have lots to do and enjoy. And of course there are all their favorite electronic activities as well - including Xbox, Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero, PlayStation and Wii.
Open Water - Our exciting Open Water club is the perfect place for teens ages 14 to 17 to hang out. Designed to be a bit more laid back and relaxed atmosphere - teens can mingle and meet new friends, compete with each other on the latest video games, or just chill and listen to their favorite music. Computers are also available for these teens so they can keep touch with their friends back home as well.
Kids of the Caribbean - Another great spot for kids is the wet-and-wild Kids of the Caribbean located on the pool deck. This fun and colorful locale includes a 180-foot waterslide and splash pool area; along with kiddies' slides and delightful children's music playing through the speakers. There is also a fun Games Arcade for older kids located on the pool deck.
The Bahamas Celebration reserves the right to charge an additional fuel supplement of up to $12.00 per person per day on all passengers, to be collected at time of embarkation without prior notice, in the event that the price of light sweet crude oil according to the NYMEX (New York Mercantile Exchange Index) is greater than $40.00 per barrel of oil.


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Office Hook-ups Should Be Avoided
Dating, and ending up in bed, with a co-worker can be fun and exciting, so much so that you'd love to wake up before 7 am! However, inter-office romances and even sexual trysts can be quite dangerous too, because for starters you and your partner might be breaking the rules in the employee handbook, and second both of you could become the topic of conversation during lunch time! Here are a couple of reasons why mixing business (or work) with pleasure can be very risky.
When you're having amazing sex, everything can look and feel like rainbows and butterflies. However, the multiple orgasms can act like a smokescreen, and impair your judgement, especially when making crucial work or business-related decisions (which may at times involve your lover!) Why don't you just do some sleazy role-playing with your favourite Asian Escorts Melbourne, and steer clear of the potential minefields of office romance!
You May Cover Up/Enable Your Lover's Bad Behaviour
In office hook-ups (and in any type of relationship), people initially see the good in their partner. But if you share the same workplace with her, there will be times when you'll cover up for her mistakes. But what if you find out that your lover's stealing stuff, or laundering office funds? Will you be man enough to report her to your boss?
You'll Make Work Decisions Based On Love (Or Lust)
Whether you're just head-over-heels over your workplace lover, or you've already been drowned out by the powerful orgasms, crazy things can absolutely happen. In many cases, people have tended to make decisions at work based on what they feel, instead of what's rational.
So if you're the boss, and you're having an affair with that hot secretary of yours, there'll be chances where you'd give her a ridiculous raise, or promote her to a higher position!
You'll Compete Against Each Other
Another major risk of office romances or hook-ups is that there might be time where you and your lover are competing for the same promotion. What would you do if this happens? Would you argue and tear each other down? Sometimes the rabid workplace competition can make lovers forget about the intense sex that they just experienced!
Perhaps you know a couple of people who dated at work, and ended up marrying, even having children afterwards. And of course, you also know of those who ended badly, and had violent arguments at the watercooler or locker room!
Perhaps you'd be better off playing around with sexy and hot Melbourne Asian Escorts, as you can fulfil all your erotic fantasies in private, and be far from the prying eyes of bosses and officemates!


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By John Anderson
When I last saw the boys JV basketball team, they beat Millbury, 42-30. It was a totally different look on Friday when Tantasqua came to town. At the end of the first quarter, Auburn was down by one point, 17-16. By the half, the Warriors had a 35-22 lead.
That lead climbed to 51-36 when the third ended, and both teams were in the bonus with 4 minutes left. Both teams put up 13 points in the fourth, and Tantasqua won 64-49.
In the varsity match, Auburn simply couldn't find the net in the first half, and it ended with a Warrior lead, 32-8. Auburn outscored Tantasqua, 27-20, in the second half but only 10 points were from baskets. 17 points came from free throws since the Warriors were not shy about fouling.
The game ended with another Rockets loss, 52-35. Conor Scully led with 11 points, and Matty Backlin followed with 10. There were no 3-pointers for Auburn while Tantasqua had 6.
Tantasqua is a big school that serves 5 towns: Brimfield, Brookfield, Holland, Sturbridge, and Wales with a combined population of over 20,000 citizens. Auburn has about 16,000 residents. According to the MIAA, Tantasqua serves 1,180 students compared to Auburn's 724.
This explains some of the perceived imbalance when sports teams from these two schools meet. In the big picture, the perception of imbalance is not always true. Last Thursday, in fact, the Auburn girls topped them, 47-31, on the Warriors' home basketball court. In December, girls indoor track also won. The boys teams seem to historically have a bit more difficulty.
Athletic Director Brian Davis reminded me that Tantasqua may be in our league, SWCL, but they are not in our division. Currently, Auburn will not face them in a playoff situation since they are a division higher. For the time being, it is great to use their indoor track for competitions, and it's good to have another tough competitor in multiple sports.
Auburn teams can only become better because of Tantasqua. Any win against the Warriors, is a great win.


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Athlete Profiles - Winter 2001-2002
Tahdooahnippah - "Forrest"
Forrest is the top runner at Southwest and a Senior. He has an impressive history in the MSHSL. Sixth in State CC as a Sophomore, third in CC as a Junior, fourth in the 3200 meter run as a Sophomore, first as a Junior, and fifth in the state 1600 as a Junior. Forrest is also a brilliant student, achieving a high grade point average. He is probably best known for his loud and hillarious sense of humor and his stories.
Neil Grosscup - "The Real Deal"
Another Senior, Neil has had much success in his running career, finishing 8th place in State CC as a Sophomore and running under 16 minutes in the 5000 m. Neil is known for his level head and subtle sense of humor (which is quickly becoming less subtle as he ages). He appears to be almost an opposite of Forrest, but the two are good friends and train together year round. Neil is arguably the hardest working athlete at Southwest High School and has been seen running over one hundred miles a week. Neil is an important part of the team.
Dan Dickinson - "Dick"
Yet another Senior, Dan is the head captain of the team and has led the team to State. He ran 17:25 for 5,000 meters as just a Sophomore. Dan is a key element of the team's social structure, he's almost always up to date on team gossip and helps team members out with various issues. He's also one of the best students on the team. Dan is an important part of the success of Southwest Cross Country.
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DeLapp - "Abuelito"
Erik trains with Dan Dickinson during Cross Country and does middle distance running in the spring. He owns a personal best in the 5,000 m of 17:21 and helped the team go to State. He is in his Senior year and is known for being a cynical old man.
Maloney - "Malogna"
Erik was the vital 5th runner for Southwest during the Cross Country season of 2001. He decided to run CC instead of playing soccer after a successful Freshman year in Track. The team's top underclassman of 2001, Erik's natural talent and racing toughness helped the team go to State. He is known for his many unusual talents, such as a unusually high vocal range. Now a Junior, Erik will return to better his race times and become an even more important part of the team.
Huinansaca - "Nando"
Pablo is a smart and hard working runner. Another fast Junior, he came into the season proving his mental toughness and left with an impressive 18:58 5k time for 5,000 meters. Pablo has a good sense of humor and will be a vital key to the future of the team.
Groth - "Austin"
Austin made the #7 spot on Southwest's varsity and ran at the State meet in 2001. Austin has very good and smooth running form. He has seen impressive improvements from his Sophomore year and now as a Senior is enjoying the benefits from his hard work and commitment toward running and athletics.
Hawthorne - "Master Chief"
Brian is another Senior that has seen impressive improvements over his years of running. In 2001 he captured a 19:10 for 5,000 meters. Brian is an important part of keeping gossip and mischief under control. He is known for his sarcasm and sharp mind. He is also one of the best cooks on the team, often making breakfast for some of the top runners.
Henderson - "Crazy Carl"
Carl is our All-Star Decathlete and a Senior. He is talented in distance running and can also do almost every event in Track & Field. The center of gossiping of the team, Carl is always up to date on what's going on in the team. He is one of the top captains and a good role model for someone dedicated to year-round fitness.
Thompson - "JT Money"
John is another member of the strong Senior class. He has plenty of natural speed and enjoys long runs. John is a dedicated distance runner and an important part of the team. He trains hard and has solid times in everything from the 100 m to the 5,000 m.
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Rowe - "Evan"
Evan is part of the talented Sophomore class. He has one of the best Sophomore times in the 5,000 m. He works hard and is a great role model for everyone, excelling in the field of maturity as well. Evan will be a key member of the team's future.
Keifenheim - "Fro"
Adam is the brother of Dan K, both of whom need a haircut. Joking aside, Adam is another Sophomore who is dedicated to the team and will be important in the future. He also has a great sense of humor and is a good swimmer and biker... Triathlete, possibly???
Pastarr - "Callie"
Callie is the women's top runner. She is a Senior and won Region 5AA in Cross Country 2001 and in Track in the 800 meter run 2001. At State in track, she finished second place in the 800 m. In Cross Country, she finished 25th, an All-State finish. She has a bright future in running.
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Zhao - "Zhao"
Ben Zhao is the head coach for Minneapolis Southweest High School Cross Country. He came to Southwest in 1989 and made the team stronger and more aware and mature every year. His strong philosophy and training thoeries have led the Lakers to success on and off the course.
Cracraft - "Chuckie"
Chuck is one of the assistant coaches at Southwest and is known for his soft sensitive humor and positave personality. He helps runners with problems with injuries and life. Eventually Chuck will take over the program.
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Fred- "Reva"
Reva is another assistant coach and is loved by almost all the runners of the team. Like Chuck she also has a charming personality and is fun to be around.