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Time: 1983
Place: State college dorm
Players: Two college students, one sophomore girl, one freshman boy.
We were SO in love. He was older, though I was further along academically. He was as worldly as an 18-year old artist from Connecticut could be. He said he wanted to make our first Valentine's Day together really special and would cook a delicious, unique meal for me. Fabulous!
He went shopping on his own and rented out the communal dorm kitchen for the night. He wouldn't tell me anything about it except that it was unusual and delicious. I was so excited! I was finally summoned to the kitchen and he served his miraculous meal: A ramen-noodle "pancake" covered with chopped Birdseye mixed vegetables. "Oh, how wonderful!" I exclaimed. Yeah, it was kind of gross, the noodles rubbery and the veggies mushy beyond comprehension, but it was made with love. I loved him even more for doing that! Such effort! Such dedication! What an amazing guy! I flew high on that love for another year and a half until we broke up.
Fast forward several years later:
Time: 1987
Place: A Washington Heights apartment
Players: A first-year grad student and an actor/waiter in his 30s
We had just started dating. He was about 10 years older than me, so in my eyes he was BEYOND worldly. He had appeared in actual films with famous people! Heck, he was even RELATED to famous people! He had been on Canadian TV! He had an apartment in NYC! Wow, what a cool guy!
He said he wanted to make dinner for me at his apartment. He had a "special" recipe that was so original, I wouldn't believe it. How exciting! I took the train from my assistantship in Washington Square and got to his apartment before he did (really kind of gross and dingy, but he was broke, so that was okay). He was late getting there and held his grocery bag close to his chest. Wow, what kind of culinary masterpiece was he planning? "May I come into the kitchen?" "NO!" "Can't you give me a hint?" "NO!" "Okay, Okay." I waited patiently for an hour alone in his living room.
Finally, he was ready. He carried the plate into the living room (no dining table) and presented it to me. Wow, it was...exactly the same noodle pancake and Birdseye mixed vegetable dish my old boyfriend made for me. "Oh, how...nice!" "See, I told you it was special! You've never seen anything like that before, have you?" "No, no, of course not!"
One more date and I was done. Sorry, Ross, wherever you are.
Of course, I never told you about the time my husband made me some Thai fried chicken with deep-fried plastic wrap. At least that was genuinely unique! Inedible, but unique!


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We introduce and study the properties of Boolean autoencoder circuits. In particular, we show that the Boolean autoencoder circuit problem is equivalent to a clustering problem on the hypercube. We show that clustering m binary vectors on the n-dimensional hypercube into k clusters is NP-hard, as soon as the number of clusters scales like \({m^\epsilon (\epsilon >0 )}\) , and thus the general Boolean autoencoder problem is also NP-hard. We prove that the linear Boolean autoencoder circuit problem is also NP-hard, and so are several related problems such as: subspace identification over finite fields, linear regression over finite fields, even/odd set intersections, and parity circuits. The emerging picture is that autoencoder optimization is NP-hard in the general case, with a few notable exceptions including the linear cases over infinite fields or the Boolean case with fixed size hidden layer. However learning can be tackled by approximate algorithms, including alternate optimization, suggesting a new class of learning algorithms for deep networks, including deep networks of threshold gates or artificial neurons.

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After 28 years, Bell County will elect a new sheriff in November.
Current Sheriff Dan Smith is retiring after seven consecutive terms as the top law enforcement official for unincorporated Bell County.
Vying for his spot are Eddy Lange, who emerged as the Republican candidate after a protracted primary and runoff, and Democrat Frank Hernandez Sr., who was unchallenged leading up to the Nov. 6 election.
The Bell County sheriff is in charge of the county's jail facilities and a branch of criminal investigators tasked with solving crimes that occur outside of city limits.
Eddy Lange
Age: 57, Precinct 3 County Commissioner, Republican
What makes you qualified to serve?
It has been an honor for me to serve the last 20 years as an elected official in Bell County.
My record as a public servant, together with my experience as a police officer, firefighter, justice of the peace and county commissioner, make me the most qualified candidate.
What should be the biggest budget priority?
The budget as a whole is the priority, trying to find enough money to get more deputies on the street and to purchase the vehicles we are in dire need of.
We need to get more manpower on the streets. We haven't had an increase in field deputies in 20 years. All our employees do more with less than our counterparts in other counties.
What is the biggest issue facing the sheriff's department?
Bell County has experienced tremendous growth over the last decade. With growth comes an increase demand for governmental services. This growth has come at a time when the economy has slowed and county revenue has not increased.
Frank Hernandez Sr.
Age: 47, Clinic's assistant/EKG technician at Scott & White, Democrat
What makes you qualified to serve?
I have served as a peace officer for 17 years and all with the Bell County Sheriff's Office. I have served as a jailer, patrol deputy, narcotics investigator and CID investigator.
I have many law enforcement qualifications and credentials that allow me to teach, train and work in various areas of law enforcement and capacities of the sheriff's office. I have worked for and with the people of Bell County and know their wants and needs and have always served them with respect, commitment and dedication. ... I have served in leadership roles and on teams which gives me a broad knowledge of what is needed from the sheriff's office.
What should be the budget priority in the sheriff's office?
A priority of the sheriff's office would be to cut or reduce costs and expenses for vehicle maintenance and equipment purchases.
Any revenue gained could be used to promote or hire much needed additional deputies for patrol and narcotics investigations. Spend the gained revenue from the budget on priority needs first, of course, and what is needed to better serve and protect the public.
Writing more speeding tickets is not the answer to gaining revenue because of the time it would take a deputy to allow for court and time off the road to patrol the county.
Look for grants to support equipment needed for deputies and investigators.
What is the biggest issue facing the sheriff's department?
A big issue is growth and availability to serve or patrol the county. With Bell County continuing to grow at a great pace ... the number of patrol deputies per square mile area and available to serve is below what is needed. … The sheriff is responsible for all cities, rural towns and the county. More visibility of deputies is needed to assure the citizens that their homes and property and families are protected.
The concern and wanting of more deputies was my original platform . ... I was one of three deputies serving the county in the evening and midnight hours. I know firsthand the concerns for safety and protection.


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Bethesda Game Studios has released The Art of Fallout 4, now available on Amazon.
The Art of Fallout 4 is the biggest art book that we and our friends at Dark Horse have ever created. This collectible book weighs in at 368 oversized pages, packed with never-before-seen designs, concept art, character art, weapons and more – along with commentary from the team here at Bethesda Game Studios.
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Friday, August 13, 2010
Inphi Updates Financials, Acquires Taiwanese Firm
Inphi Corp., the Sunnyvale-based semiconductor maker which has major operations in Westlake Village, has released its latest financials in an updated S-1 from the company, saying that it had had net income of $19.6M on revenues of $25.9M for the six months ended June 30, 2010. The firm benefited from an adjustment to the firm's accounting of deferred income tax. The firm had net income attributable to common stockholders of $2.2M. That compares to net income of $762K on revenues of $23.3M for the same six months in 2009. Inphi has filed for an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "IPHI". Among other major moves, Inphi said it acquired all of the outstanding shares of Taiwanese firm Winyatek Technology on June 30th, paying $7.9M, in a combination of $3.3M in cash plus 732,000 of its Series E preferred stock. Winyatek develops NAND Flash controller, systems-on-a-chip, secure digital, multi-media card (MMC) controllers, and card readers. The buy of Winyatek had been disclosed quietly by the firm through filings, but had not been announced otherwise by the firm.


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text: The average gypsum wallboard net sales price for the second quarter was $119.44 per MSF, 30% greater than the same quarter a year ago. Gypsum Wallboard sales volume for the quarter of 500 million square feet (MMSF) represents a 24% increase from the same quarter last year. The average Paperboard net sales price for this quarter was $512.12 per ton, 2% lower than the same quarter a year ago. Paperboard sales volumes for the quarter were 62,000 tons, 3% higher than the same quarter a year ago.Details of Financial Results Acquisition and Litigation Expense consists of direct costs related to our pending acquisition of the Lafarge Target Business and the write-off of deferred project costs associated with a greenfield cement project that will no longer be pursued due to the pending acquisition and legal fees related to our lawsuit against the IRS. Direct acquisition costs were approximately $3.5 million (pre-tax), greenfield write-off costs were approximately $1.0 million (pre-tax) and legal fees were approximately $1.2 million (pre-tax) during the quarter ended September 30, 2012. Texas Lehigh Cement Company LP, one of our cement plant operations, is conducted through a 50/50 joint venture (the "Joint Venture"). We utilize the equity method of accounting for our 50% interest in the Joint Venture. For segment reporting purposes we proportionately consolidate our 50% share of the Joint Venture's revenues and operating earnings, which is consistent with the way management organizes the segments in the Company for making operating decisions and assessing performance. In addition, for segment reporting purposes, we report intersegment revenues as a part of a segment's total revenues. Intersegment sales are eliminated on the income statement. Refer to Attachment 3 for a reconciliation of the amounts referred to above. About Eagle Materials Inc. Eagle Materials Inc. manufactures and distributes Cement, Gypsum Wallboard, Recycled Paperboard, Concrete and Aggregates from 25 facilities across the US. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.


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text: SHANGHAI, China, Dec. 27, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RDA Microelectronics, Inc. (Nasdaq:RDA) (" RDA" or the " Company"), a fabless semiconductor company that designs, develops and markets wireless systems-on-chip and radio-frequency (RF) semiconductors for cellular, connectivity and broadcast applications, today announced the results of its extraordinary general meeting of shareholders (the " EGM") held on December 27, 2013 in respect of the Company's pending acquisition by Tsinghua Unigroup Ltd. (" Tsinghua Unigroup"). As previously announced on November 12, 2013 and December 20, 2013, RDA and Tsinghua Unigroup entered into a definitive merger agreement dated November 11, 2013, as amended (the " Merger Agreement"), pursuant to which the Company will become a majority-owned subsidiary of Tsinghua Unigroup (the " Merger") and each American depositary share (representing six ordinary shares) will be converted into the right to receive US$18.50 in cash and each ordinary share will be converted into the right to receive US$3.083333 in cash. At the EGM, shareholders constituting a valid quorum were present in person or by proxy and approved all of the resolutions proposed in the EGM notice, which included approval of (1) the Merger Agreement, (2) the Plan of Merger required to be filed with the Registrar of Companies in the Cayman Islands to give effect to the Merger and (3) the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, including the Merger. Approximately 70.70% of the outstanding ordinary shares (including ordinary shares underlying outstanding American depositary shares) voted at the EGM, with approximately 99.74% of such voted shares voting in favor of these resolutions. As such, the Merger was duly approved by the Company's shareholders. Completion of the Merger remains subject to the satisfaction or waiver of other customary closing conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, including the receipt of the required regulatory approvals.


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Brentwood Tn Homes sales increased 23 percent in February 2013 with 48 closings for the month compared to 39 in February 2012. Average and median sales prices are both up significantly. Average days on market is now down to 4 months.
- 48 Brentwood TN homes sold in February compared to 39 the previous February
- the average sales price of homes sold was $648,573 compared to $566,008 last year, an increase of 14.5%
- the average size of homes sold increased 2.7% to 4335 square feet.
- 110 Brentwood TN homes are pending sale
- 325 Brentwood Tn homes are listed in the Nashville MLS as available for purchase
Homes in Brentwood are now in demand, and the more affordable homes are moving in days, not weeks. My opinion is that this will continue as the economy continues to improve. The supply of homes in Brentwood will continue to shrink, and building lots are becoming very scarce. Homes of new construction homes account for approximately 35% of the homes sold in February.
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Medical education:
Drexel University College of Medicine
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Adolescent health, Child development, Eczema, Newborns/infants, Nutrition counseling, Obesity, Preventive medicine
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I grew up here in Fremont. I then moved on to UCLA for college. After college I decided to explore a new area and headed to the east coast for my medical training. Somewhere along the way I developed a passion for medicine and a love for pediatrics. I enjoyed living in new places during my schooling but ultimately missed my family and friends here in the Bay Area. I am excited to have my dream job of taking care of children in my home town. Growing up in Fremont gives me a special connection to my patients at PAMF. I understand our community and some of the stresses children face balancing life and school. I believe the best medical care comes from a partnership between a physician, parent, and patient. I strive to provide good health education and guidance so that you can make informed decisions about your child�s healthcare. I want you to feel comfortable and confident in the plans made at each visit. We will work together to determine the best healthcare plan. As your child grows, I will teach them how to participate in their healthcare to keep their bodies healthy and strong. I practice with an emphasis on preventative medicine and developing good lifestyle habits that will carry into adulthood. I enjoy taking care of children from birth to adolescence. I have afternoon hours four days a week for those who want after school appointments. I also have morning appointments. You are welcome to schedule a visit to meet me and see if I will be a good match for your family. I look forward to getting to know your family and helping your child grow into a healthy young adult.
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Top 5 Easy Things to Examine with Microscopes from Overstock.com. Help your kids get excited about science! These are the best things for an amateur scientist to look at under a kids' microscope.
I use it for product demonstrations and it definitely arouses the audience's interest looking at microcircuits. The screen is big enough for all to see the details without having to look through eyepieces. The only knock is that it doesnt have a translation stage, which I will have to purchase and retrofit....
ITEM#: 13031154This digital microscope from Barska replaces the traditional eyepiece of a microscope with a 3.5-inch TFT color screen for easy analysis of the subject for you or to share with others. This tool also captures images and video with the built-in digital camera.
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This microscope is great! At first it was a little hard to get used to having a screen instead of ocular lenses because it is very sensitive. So moving slides must be done in very small movements. I use this at work to look at slides of fish scales and innards and it is really nice being able to see everything and have all the people I work with be able to the same thing at the same time. the extra zoom on the camera is awesome!Read More
The slide stage does not move so you have to push the slide around with your fingers -- hard to do and disorienting especially on high power. It does not get bright enough or clear enough to look at bacteria or yeast or cellular details. Too bad - I was hoping to use it in my exam room to show clients what I was seeing under the microscope. Might be okay for a kids exploratory microscope, but not for professional use.Read More
My husband gave me this as a birthday gift. I was thrilled until I got it out of the box. The lack of mechanical stage motion makes adjusting the slide a real pain. Any pressure on the stage during movement changes the focus. There is only one focus knob so there is no differentiation between coarse and fine focus. Any mild touch to the knob changes things a lot, especially irritating at high power. The software disc was confusing as the title on the disc was Auto Parts but the software on it was for the scope. Several slides on the kit were broken and the zoom option is misleading as the focus doesn't stay put when you adjust anything with the buttons on the LCD screen. All in all, great for kids and novices to learn microscopy but not for the professional or even a student.Read More
Its a $$$ microscope with a LCD. Wanted a microscope with camera and video to look at random stuff. There is another brand that is similar but I choose this one because it was a bit cheaper and for the 5MP camera vs a 3MP. Don't think it really matters though. I ignored the other reviewer that said the its a pain to move the slides by hand on the stage. Should have listened because it really is a PAIN. I would no doubt choose a mechanical stage over more MP! Oh and I really think this thing was refurbished. Its was a little banged up.Read More
I use it for product demonstrations and it definitely arouses the audience's interest looking at microcircuits. The screen is big enough for all to see the details without having to look through eyepieces. The only knock is that it doesnt have a translation stage, which I will have to purchase and retrofit.Read More
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Scotland (Scots: Scotland, Gaelic: Alba) is a sovereign and independent country, found in the northern part of the island of Great Britain, also on a small part of the island of Ireland as well as on more than 790 islands (including the Hebrides, Orkneys and Shetlands, as well as the isle of Mann).It shares a land border with England (In hoc signem vinces) and Ireland (In hoc signem vinces)
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|Largest city
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|Aiberdeen, Inbhir Niss
Scots and Gaelic;
|Manx, English
Church of Scotland
|Catholicism, Druidism
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|Scots Pairlament
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|Charles V.
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|6 742 000 people
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History in Scotland diverted from OTL in 1745. What changes is the 1745 Jacobite rebellion, generated by Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie). Bonnie Prince Charlie manages to receive support also from the Continent, but what is more important, he gains the support of the Lowlands. The Jacobites have threatenned the northern half of England, thus forcing the House of Hannover to negotiate. The result was the cession of Ulster, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick to Scotland, as well as the Isle of Mann.
Bonnie Prince Charlie manages to produce more heirs, and the line continues to the modern king Charles V.
Without the defeat of the Jacobites, the Highlands are not so depopulated, and neither do the Highland Clearances occur.
After the first world war, Scotland cedes most of Ulster except county Down and county Antrim to the newly emergent country of Ireland.
Nova Scotia, across the Atlantic has received independence after WW2, but relations remain very close, and Nova Scotia continues to recogniye the Stuart monarchs as their sovereigns.
Scotland is, well ,Scotland. Whats a little different is that the Highlands are more forested.
The population of Scotland numbers over some six and half million people, mainly concnetrated in the Lawlands (between Glesga and Edinburgh).
The largest city is Glesga, numberring some 894 000.
In terms of language, some 81% of the population 5 464 000) speak Scots, mainly in the central belt (the purest Scots area is Angus)
.The largest minority are the Gaelic speakers (although they are considerred an integral part of the Scottish nation, and are seen as an ethnographic and linguistic group, but not a national minority). They number also some 480 000 people (7%), and are found predominantly in the northwestern parts of the country (the Gaidhealtacht).
The second largest minority are the Irish (some 407 000 people) - predominantly in Ulster (in County Doun and Anthrim, but also significant communities exist in Glesga.It is worth stating that the Irish people , although identifying as such, have sometimes more knowledge in English or Scots than Irish.
The thirrd largest community are the English-language speakers 3%(apart from the Irish).They number some 204 000 people, and are mainly concentrated in county Doun , but there are also sizeable communities in Anthrim, Glesga and the Mairches).
Scotland is also home to two small indigenous minorities- the Manx and the Norn, who inhabit the Isle of Mann , and the Orkneys, the Shetlands and Caithness, respectivelly . (The two communities number around 1% each- the Manx 82 000, while the Norn 38 000).
Scotland is also home to a diverse population of immigrants , numberring some 64 000 people (mosty in and around the large cities.
In religious terms, we can see a division: while most of the Lawlands (and Scots-speaking area) is either belonging to the Church of Scotland, or is without religion, the Gaidhealtacht and the Irish people are overwhelmingly Catholic. There is also a minority Druidist group (which can calim descent from the pagans in Skilda).
Translated into numbers, some about 3.26 million people adhere to the Kirk o Scotland (48%), somer 890 000 to the Catholic Church(13%), another 1.6 million (24%) are without religious belief. Some 632 000 (9%) did not state their religion. 282 000 people adhere to other branches of Christianity, mostly Protestant (4%). The remaining 74000 are a very diverse bunch- Jews, Buddhist,Hindus and Druidists.
Politics and government
The Kingdom of Scotland is a constitutional monarchy, but the monarch has stronger powers than in the southern neighbour, England.
Scottish constitutional experts recognize division of power into four branches:
The ceremonial power is represented by the King; he can influence the country quite a lot. Another important factor are the clan chiefs, who are also viewed as a similar figure in their ancestral lands. (e. g. if a new hotel is being openned in a Highland town , the clan chief will be the person to attend the openning). For these purposes, the country is subdivided into ceremonial shires (headed by a Duke or Earl) and clan lands.
The Scottish parliament is composed of two houses: the upper house is the "clan" house, elected in one-member majority vote constituencies, in the Highlands especially copying the clan boundaries, while the lower house is a proportional based system (however with certain seats being reserved to regions).
The Upper House has some 300 seats, Its members are paid minimum wage and it is supposed to promote the interests of the local areas.
The Lower House has some 250 seats, of which : 3 are reserved for the Isle of Mann, 3 of the the Northreys, 18 for Gaidhealtacht and 42 for Ulster. The remaining 185 for the rest of Scotland. If an overwhelming majority (75%+) of the MPs for the autonomous regions decide to veto the law , they effectively do so.
Autonomous legislative assmeblies also exist for the Gaidhealtacht, for Ulster , for the Northreys and for Mann.
(Gaidhealtacht and the Northreys have a bicameral autonomous legislature- In Gaidhealtacht, the lower house is elected by proportional vote, while the upper house is elected in eachof the clans; in the Northreys the lower house too is a proportional one, while the upper house is up of 3 delegates for Caithness. Orkneys and Zeltand)
The executive power is derived from the legislative. The government of Scotland is headed by the First Meenister, and his/her cabinet. Also autonomous governments exist in Gaidhealtacht, Ulster, Mann and Nordreyar. The seat of the government is in the capital city of Edinburgh.
The judicial capital is in Pairth
The major sources of revenues come from whisky production, oil, and tourism (mainlyin Gaidhealtacht).
Scotland has a long-standing tradition of armed forces- most notably the Highlands. Since its independence, Scotland has remained neutral in most f the major wars, apart from World War Two, where they enterred the war on the Allied side.
Administrative divisions
The first level administrative regions are the autonomous regions and regions. These are subdivided into shires and those further down into districts.
- Lowden (858 000, Edinburgh)
- Wast Lowden
- Midlowden
- Aestlowden
- Ceety o Edinburgh
- Mairches (114 000, Gallae)
- Duns
- Tweeddale (Peebles)
- Roxburgh
- Selkirk
- Dumfries an Gallowa (152 000, Dumfries)
- Dumfries
- Wigtoun
- Kirkcoubrie
- Strathclyde (2 494 000, Glesca)
- Glesca Ceety (894 000)
- Lanark (628 000)
- Ayr (368 000)
- Renfrew (366 000)
- Dumbarton (238 000)
- Tayside (865 000, Pairth)
- Stirlin (209 000)
- Fife (375 000, St. Andra)
- Dundee Ceety(148 000)
- Pairth-Kinross (133 000, Pairth)
- Grampians (584 000, Aiberdeen)
- Aiberdeen (398 000)
- Angus (97 000)
- Moray (89 000)
- Gaeldheatacht (autonomous;411 000, Inbhir Nis)
- Inbhir Nis (154 000)
- Rois-Cromba (82 000)
- Cataibh (35 000)
- Innse Gall (45 000)
- Earra Ghaidheal (81 000)
- Bhóid (14 000)
- Northreys (autonomous, 72 000)
- Caitnes (28 000)
- Orkney (21 000)
- Zetland (23 000)
- Ellan Vanim (autonomous,Doolish, 84 000)
- Ulster (autonomous, Belfast, 1 108 000)
- Belfast (200 000)
- Doun (392 000)
- Anthrim (516 000)


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Another, simpler way to do it.
Nearly five years ago, I wrote a short article about creating a simple spreadsheet to generate random numbers in Excel. Lately, it's been the most popular post on this site.
Trouble is, it's a bit outdated. There's actually an easier way to do the same thing: with the RANDBETWEEN function.
The RANDBETWEEN(bottom,top) function "calculates" a random number between the bottom number and the top number. Just provide those two numbers and Excel does the rest.
The benefit of this function is that you don't need to go through a complex calculation to tell Excel you want a whole number within a range. RANDBETWEEN returns whole numbers automatically. It can also output the top and bottom values in the range. And it might actually be more random than my original solution because you're not dependent on rounding rules to get the final number.
So which would you prefer? The old way, with a formula like this:
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Guessing the schedule during the offseason is a dicey proposition, so I am not trying to call wins and losses here. Instead, I am pointing out interesting factors to the game based on how teams did last year, how they approached free agency and the draft, and how they might square off against each other.
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Pop-up Britex: Pleats, Ruffles, and Flounces with Heather Habig
Britex Fabrics
Thursday, July 11, 2013 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (PDT)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
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Event Details
Workshop Description
In this pop-up workshop, we'll focus on the design details that give garments personality and charm. Add pleats to the front of a shirt to give it that crisp tuxedo look; attach ruffles to the bottom hem of a skirt for a flirty frill; embellish a neckline with a flounce for a fun update. Personalize your store-bought pattern at this hands-on workshop. Heather will walk you through how to manipulate your pattern and add these details, and you'll leave with patterns and sewn samples for your reference library. A pattern piece, paper and muslin will be provided. Prior experience working with store-bought patterns is required.
Heather Habig is a San Francisco-based clothing designer, seamstress and educator. She has a decade of experience in the fashion industry at every level, from a small local boutique to a large corporation. Currently, she teaches patternmaking at Apparel Arts in San Francisco. She also runs her own small business called Heather Who, where she makes limited-edition ready-to-wear apparel in addition to custom clothing for private clients. Heather's love of vintage style and quality are apparent in every garment she creates for her customers.
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Apparel Arts
2325 3rd Street
San Francisco,
Thursday, July 11, 2013 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (PDT)
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A San Francisco landmark since 1952, Britex is a must-visit for designers, sewers, do-it-yourself-ers and anyone seeking creative inspiration. The four-story, family-run store contains fabrics, laces, ribbons, notions and buttons from around the world.
With our workshops and tours, we hope to encourage our local makers to make well and be proud of their designs. It is also our goal to be a point of social connection and educational resource for San Francisco Bay Area designers, businesses and fabric lovers.


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OCMS SBDM Agenda
Special Called Meeting
July 13, 2016 @ 10:30 AM
Outside in front of OCMS, under awning
The 7th Annual Stuff the Bus Campaign will be
Friday, July 28th from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM
and Saturday, July 29th from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM
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Cash donations will be used to purchase additional school supplies and/or clothing for students
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OCMS Eagle Life
Tuesday, August 1st
8:00 AM until 11:30 AM
Eagle Life is for all in-coming seventh graders
Check-in and free breakfast begin at 8:00 AM
Mini workshops begin at 8:15 AM and include:
Practicing with locks, Reviewing yearly schedules, learning the routines of the school, etc.
Parents must provide transportation to and from the school.
Ohio County Schools Summer Food Service Program
May 22 through August 4
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With summer right around the corner, it's time to think about how children will eat healthy while school is out. Ohio County Schools provides FREE MEALS to children 18 and under during the summer.
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Apple Cyber Monday Deals
November 28, 2011 by staff
Apple Cyber Monday Deals, 'Tis the season to be jolly — but not if a cyber Grinch scams you. As consumers across the country continue on Cyber Monday the online shopping fest begun on Black Friday, clicking the best deals shouldn't be the only priority: It's just as important for shoppers to keep a watchful eye out for cyber-scammers and hackers.
Whether you're behind a computer or using your mobile phone, there are a few things every holiday customer should avoid.
It's always best to use a major retail company's official webpage (such as BestBuy.com or Target.com) instead of using other online vendors you may not be familiar with or don't know the reputation of. Make sure you type in the retailer's web address directly into the browser and start it with https:// to ensure that the site is secured.
If you click on a pop-up site to purchase an enticing gift, you could be handing out your personal information to an awaiting cyberthief. John Gable, head of consumer products for Internet security company Check Point Software Technologies, said most security software programs will alert you before going to a known dangerous site.
"Some give you an alert next to the link, others pop-up an alert before you get to the dangerous page," Gable told FoxNews.com.
"Consumers should make sure this feature is available and turned on before shopping online this holiday season," he advised.
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Lockheed Martin earnings jump, CEO will become chairman
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) – Lockheed Martin(LMT) said Thursday that CEO Bob Stevens plans to step down and its president and chief operating officer, Chris Kubasik, will take the top job at the start of the new year.
The announcement came as the aerospace and defense contractor reported its first-quarter earnings climbed 26% on a 6% rise in revenue.
Stevens, 60, has been CEO of the Bethesda, Md., company since 2004 and has worked there 25 years. He will stay as chairman through January 2014, subject to shareholder and board approval, the company said.
Kubasik, 51, has served with Stevens in the executive office of the chairman since October 2011.
Marillyn Hewson, 58, will succeed Kubasik as president and COO. Hewson currently serves as executive vice president of Lockheed Martin's electronic systems segment, a position she has held since January 2010. Hewson has worked at Lockheed Martin 29 years.
The company said Hewson's successor will be named later this year.
Lockheed Martin reported Thursday that its first-quarter net income climbed to $668 million, or $2.03 per share, from $530 million, or $1.50 per share. Earnings from continuing operations rose to $2.02 per share from $1.57 per share.
Revenue for the period ended March 25 increased to $11.29 billion from $10.63 billion.
Analysts polled by Fact Set expected earnings of $1.70 per share on revenue of $10.56 billion.
For 2012, the company maintained its guidance for earnings from continuing operations in a range of $7.70 to $7.90 per share and revenue between $45 billion and $46 billion.
Wall Street forecasts earnings of $7.86 per share on revenue of $45.58 billion.
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Lost in Time
After her husband dies in a car crash, Siu Wai (Cecilia Chung), with a son to support, decides to take over her husband's job as a bus driver. Driving her route, she grows close to passenger Dai Fai (Lau Ching Wan), who provides a sympathetic ear. But as they fall in love, Dai Fai has second thoughts about whether his burgeoning feelings of love are the real deal. Dating's hard … in any time zone!


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India trying to 're-energise' growth
India's economy has seen its economic growth rate slow over the past few quarters.
Earlier this year, it lowered its growth forecast to 5% for the year to 31 March 2013, underlining the challenges it faces in reviving the sluggish economy.
There are concerns that the country's growth may be running out of steam and there have been calls for a fresh wave of economic reforms.
Raghuram Rajan, the Indian government's chief economic advisor told the BBC that the government is taking steps to re-energise growth in the country.
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About Dunelm Gasteplaas
Dunelm Gasteplaas, an owner managed guest farm, offers a charming mixture of very old and very new luxurious, graceful Free State country living. Dunelm is being developed on a working game farm to high and exacting standards, with accommodation, catering facilities and recreational opportunities in a stunning setting.
The fully restored historical homestead is a splendid breakaway destination and function venue. The luxury accommodation is situated against the tranquil backdrop of majestic sandstone cliffs. This Eastern Free State haven, 17km from both Clarens and Fouriesburg, caters for your every need.
Self Catering Accommodation
Accommodation available are four identical self-catering cottages for descerning guests.
Each cottage consists of two en suite double bedrooms, a large open plan living room comprising lounge, dining area and kitchen, a large stoep with a built-in braai & an under cover carport. The bedrooms have oil fin heaters, the bathrooms heated towel rails & a large gas-fired fireplace in the lounge. Great care has gone into appointing the cottages with high class fixtures, fittings, furniture, appliances, utensils, crockery, cutlery and linen, to ensure guests enjoy outstanding living conditions. The flatscreen TV in the lounge, braai on the stoep and dining suite are conducive to relaxed living and conviviability.
Other accommodation options available are the four en suite double rooms in the manor house. The stately dwelling, more than a century old, was lovingly restored to its former glory.
The Ol Dining Room:
Once upon a time the dining room, but now tastefully reinvented as a beautiful bedroom. From the bay window the view rolls grandly over the garden to the mountain. Ideal for a unique honeymoon experience, or an absolute treat for somebody special.
The Heirloom Room:
Once the heart of the family home, the kitchen, but now entrusted with heirlooms of 4 generations. The outside door opens on a private stoep, ideal for peaceful contemplation.
The Kindergarten:
A century ago the childrens room, but now, decorated in yellow and blue Sandersons linen, a very private retreat for fine people of any age.
The Antikwarium:
Built in 1908 as the main bedroom, this spacious, private, sunny room has a special ambiance, with a beautifully preserved stained glass window and a bathroom behind the massive safe door.
The Hide Away Room:
This is a semi self-catering option for two people. Very private with beautiful views towards Fouriesburg.
The chapel used to be a huge milk shed, originally built in grand style with sand stone, superior building material and its own corner stone dated 1908. It is refitted with a beautiful window, pulpit and seating for 100 persons. It provides a fitting backdrop for joyous ceremonies of all kinds.
The formal hall, seating 100 persons, and the lapa, seating 30 persons, was erected to cater for weddings, family gatherings, seminars, etc.
activities and attractions
Fishermen can enjoy their favourite pass-time and fish for rainbow trout, yellow-fish & carp in the easily accessible 3 hectare dam fed by a perennial stream, surrounded by large shady trees under huge sand stone cliffs.
Walking trails criss-cross the farm, varying from easy strolls to challenging climbs, taking in on the way, amongst others, the overhanging cliffs, waterfall, poplar forest, beautiful San rock art, the Surrender Hill Boer War memorial and, for the sentimentally inclined, the two well kept graveyards.
Game watching can also be enjoyed: eland, njala, zebra, waterbuck, rhebuck, red hartebeest and other indigenous game.
Less energetic visitors are free to go on game viewing drives, or just to relax in the gardens or the veld.
For everybody with wanderlust the surrounding Brandwater Basin sports outings to quaint Clarens & Fouriesburg, the Golden Gate Nature Reserve, various historical sites, even ski slopes in Lesotho.
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Dasra works with philanthropists and social businesses to bring knowledge, funding and people to institutionalise social change in India. Dolly Mirchandani reports
When a New York-based venture capital firm decided to launch a $1-million project to strengthen the NGO sector in India, Deval Sanghavi was hired to manage the venture. This was India's very first venture philanthropy fund that provided funding as well as non-financial support to charitable organisations. They selected eight NGOs—among them were Magic Bus, Villgro, Akshaya Patra and Anjali—for funding commitments for three years. These NGOs went on to become leaders in their respective fields.
The knowledge and experience Mr Sanghavi gained on this assignment helped him understand the scalability parameters of social work. Thus began Dasra, a foundation that works with philanthropists and NGOs to help them grow and strengthen their impact and outreach.
Dasra is now India's leading strategic philanthropic foundation. It was founded in Mumbai in 1999 by Mr Sanghavi, formerly an investment banker at Morgan Stanley in US. Dasra helps philanthropists and social entrepreneurs connect with each other and provide NGOs with strategic and networking support.
"Traditionally in India, donations are generally given to individuals or religious institutions. There is mistrust for the large, ungoverned non-profit sector," says Mr Sanghavi. "One of our major challenges is building trust and convincing philanthropists that by giving to good organisations they can help more people. Another challenge is persuading people to support NGOs to grow and improve their efficiency." Donors often restrict their donations to programme costs and this can negatively impact the effectiveness of an organisation's work. Dasra's challenge is to ensure that funding is long term.
Mr Sanghavi believes that if philanthropists and social entrepreneurs get the required skills, support and networks, their efficiency and effectiveness can be enhanced. "The key task is to connect the right people, so that maximum social impact can be achieved which can then be scaled up using effective models," he says. Before providing funding to an NGO, Dasra looks at how the NGO is managed. It also looks at the organisation's plans, existing model and its long-term sustainable goals. Dasra has worked with a large number of NGOs like Aangan Trust, Magic Bus, Educate Girls, Mann Deshi, Prerana and Sabras.
Dasra is registered as a Section 25 company in India; they have a centre in the UK and the US as well. In India, it runs two key programmes: Dasra Social-Impact—an executive educational programme for NGOs—and Indian Philanthropy Forum (IPF)—a networking platform for philanthropists. An individual can be a part of Dasra by joining either of these or by joining the fellowship programme.
Dasra Social-Impact was launched in 2008. Thirty organisations were selected for the course that helps organisations to develop business and financial plans, funding strategies and ensure their implementation. IPF was launched in March 2010. Dasra provides IPF members with the latest information on NGOs and social businesses. The annual membership fee of IPF currently is Rs20,000 which will be increased to Rs50,000 starting March 2011. In October 2010, the first Dasra Giving Circle was launched which focused on urban education. Ten IPF members chose one NGO eligible for a grant of Rs3 crore over three years; 10% of this will be disbursed to Dasra each year for providing 250 days of management assistance to the organisations.
Members of Dasra's Giving Circle are anonymous donors. Many are young professionals with successful careers looking to get involved in philanthropy at a relatively early age. Earlier, most of Dasra's donors were philanthropists and overseas foundations. However, with the launch of IPF, many private and corporate donors have shown interest in Dasra. Donations to Dasra are exempt under Section 80G of the Income-Tax Act.
Terming high food inflation as a matter of concern, prime minister Manmohan Singh in Lok Sabha said the situation has improved and expected the situation to improve further
New Delhi: After declining for two weeks food inflation inched up to 11.49% for the week ended 12th February even as prime minister Manmohan Singh exuded confidence that price rise will moderate and overall inflation will decline to 7% per cent by the end of next month, reports PTI.
Food prices moved upwards on account of rise in prices of eggs, meat, fish, milk and vegetables, according to the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) data for the week ended 12th February released today.
Food inflation had dropped to 11.05% in the first week of February from 13.07% previous week, which was also a decline from the numbers for week ended 22nd January.
Terming high food inflation as a matter of concern, the prime minister in Lok Sabha said the situation has improved and expected the situation to improve further.
"I will be the first one to admit that inflation in the last 18 months has become a problem. There were reasons beyond our control. First of all, there was the drought of 2009 and there were natural calamities which affected the production of important products such as vegetables and onions," he said.
Mr Singh, however, exuded confidence that the overall inflation will come down to 7% by March-end on the back of steps being taken by the government.
Planning Commission deputy chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia has also said food inflation will come down to single-digit by March end.
On the rising prices of cereals, Mr Singh said India has sufficient accumulated stock of the commodity.
As per the WPI data, there was an uptick in the prices of cereals and rice during the week ended 12th February.
Inflation in cereals was 2.07% and rice stood at 1.65% on an annual basis. At the same time, prices of eggs, meat and fish rose by 14.79% while milk was dearer by 16.99%.
Vegetable prices continued to pinch the pocket of common man as it rose by 15.89% in the week under review, despite a 9.72% decline in potato prices.
During the week, prices of milk rose by 5%, mutton 2% and barley 1%. Among fuel items, furnace oil and naphtha grew by 2% each.
"I think this is not a trend. Going ahead, food inflation will come down," said Crisil chief economist DK Joshi.
Currently, fuel and fibre prices are witnessing a high trend," Mr Joshi said.
Fuel prices can see further rise in the coming weeks as crude oil prices are hardening due to political crisis in the Middle-East, experts said. Crude oil prices hit a two-year high of $99.10 per barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange.
As per the data, inflation in primary articles was 15.77% and non-food articles 31.58% for the week ended 12th February.
In the '2010 four-wheeler Total Customer Satisfaction (TCS)' study by TNS Automotive, Maruti Suzuki's best selling model Alto topped the entry-level small car category, while Omni and the once bread-and-butter model M800 followed the list
New Delhi: Tata Motors' Nano has been ranked last among entry level small cars in terms of customer satisfaction, reports PTI quoting market research firm TNS.
In the '2010 four-wheeler Total Customer Satisfaction (TCS)' study by TNS Automotive, Maruti Suzuki India's (MSI) best selling model Alto topped the entry-level small car category. Omni and the once bread-and-butter model M800 followed the list.
"The customer expectations even at the bottom end are rising. The owners of Tata Nano expect more in terms of design and Maruti 800 owners expect better servicing as the years go by," the survey said.
While Alto scored 91 points, Nano got only 70 points thus being placed last, it added.
The Nano has been having issues following fire incidents with six reported cases since its launch in 2009. Tata Motors had offered to provide additional safety measures free of cost as a precautionary measure, although it claimed that the Nano is absolutely safe.
In the higher priced cars segment, the survey reflected the Indian consumers respect for value even if the price is higher.
The study pointed out that car owners in northern India are relatively less satisfied compared to those in other parts of the country, primarily because of after sales services as the age of the car grows.
"At the national level, customers in relatively larger cities are more satisfied than those in the smaller cities.
"This may be a reflection of the growing expectations in smaller cities. The manufacturers will do well to understand those," TNS said.
Apart from the entry-level compact car segment, MSI's Zen Estilo and A-Star jointly topped the premium compact car category in customer satisfaction.
Volkswagen's (VW) Polo and MSI's Swift together were number one in the upper premium strata, MSI's Swift DZiRE was ranked as the numero uno in the entry-level mid-sized sedan segment.
Other models that topped in different segments are Toyota Corolla Altis in the premium mid-sized sedan, VW Passat in the entry-level luxury sedan, Toyota Innova and Mahindra Scorpio jointly in sports utility vehicle and multi utility vehicle and Honda CR-V in premium SUV categories.
"In a year of high growth and long queues at the automotive dealerships, auto manufacturers maintained their poise and managed their processes to keep their customers satisfied," TNS Automotive executive director Pradeep Saxena said. The survey covered 9300 car buyers, opting for 56 models.


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Fried Egg Poppy
Twenty years ago, I was walking with some friends through the arid chaparral of Quail Valley. At the time it was undeveloped land east of Del Mar in Southern California. Now the whole area is ticky tacky cookie cutter homes with amenities so many of us end up buying in our thirties and forties. Anyhow, we came upon a wild flower that stopped us dead in our tracks. At first glance it resembled a gigantic weed. Its foliage was scrubby and rough but its flower was a wonder to behold. It made such an impression, that even some twenty years later I can describe where I was and who I was with. There are many alluring and fascinating creatures and plants that live and love this Southern California climate but none as amazing as the Matilija poppy or commonly referred as a "fried egg" poppy.
Its large eight inch flowers have six petals that resemble pleated crape paper and its stamens (yes, it has many) form a large yellow ball-like cluster. From a distance, it looks exactly like a fried egg, sunny side up. This plant thrives in a rocky, sun baked, arid climate but its history alludes to loving other climates as well. One of my sources site, the plant's origins are from Ireland. Another source claims the poppy as being "quite popular in England, it grows equally well in our local environs."
It is an interesting and beautiful plant, so perhaps we could have these in our own gardens? Well sure but there are a few things to consider first. This plant needs elbow room. Much like the Forsythia it takes over and will evict its neighbors without hesitation. After years of growth it will become woody and tree like. In the right location, the plant can reach eight feet tall and more than half as wide. Don't over water this beauty as it likes to be a little thirsty. Finally, "to encourage flower-bearing branches measuring four to six feet, cut the plant back to the ground each winter. "
I am in the process of researching this plant with our local Master Gardeners through Missouri University. If I can pull this off perhaps I can have a little piece of what I miss about California here in Missouri. If it doesn't work out I will stick to painting my "fried egg" flowers. Below is my impression of this Matilija beauty.
Fried Egg Poppy
by Kristen E. Haskell
8" x 10"
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Today is October 13 – we have only 2 weeks and 4 days until Halloween, and 6 weeks, 3 days until Thanksgiving when all he** breaks loose… or does it? Do the holidays automatically equal weight gain, or is this only a thought?
I suggest that it's only a thought and if you believe it and repeat it to yourself enough times it will become a belief and since most people want to be right, you will make that belief come true for yourself.
What if instead you held the belief (the thought) that you have a slender, fit body no matter what time of year it is? In actuality, you are the one with all the power in your life and as long as you take 100% responsibility for your outcome then you have total power to create a different outcome. You have the power to choose what you think and believe and if you choose the thought that your body remains slender and fit year round then you will choose actions that create that outcome, it's as simple as that. Well, it's simple but not always easy since the hardest work you will ever undertake in your life is changing your thinking. 😉
How to Lose Weight During the Holiday Season
So let's get back to exactly how to lose weight during the holiday season. Think it's impossible? Think it's useless to undertake changing your lifestyle at this time of year? Think it's better to wait until January 1st? Well if you think any of these thoughts then you're right and that's what you will do, however there is always another thought you can choose, a different, healthier action you can take, and here are just a few options to help you lose weight during the holiday season:
- Make a Decision – If you decide that NOW is the time to change your lifestyle then it doesn't matter what time of year it is, you can do it. A healthy lifestyle is year-round anyway and it doesn't "go away" when a holiday comes up. If that were the case then it would be very hard to maintain your weight because on average there are 2 holidays of some sort each month!
- Chart your Goals – If you lose just 2 pounds a week you stand to lose approximately 22 pounds by the time December 31st rolls around – 22 pounds! No matter how many pounds you need to lose to get to a healthy and fit weight 22 pounds is a great deal of weight and will get you well on your way towards your goal. Since you can do this with a healthy eating and exercise plan then why wait and further ingrain unhealthy lifestyle habits over the coming weeks, waiting around to attempt the "big change" on January 1st?
- Drop Perfectionism – If you do not have a problem with compulsive overeating (once you start eating certain foods you cannot stop) or sugar addiction (endless cravings and compulsive overeating once you introduce it back into your diet) then you can have some of your old favorites if you really want them on Thanksgiving and Christmas – all you need to do is change how you eat them. In other words, just have a taste of them instead of a huge helping or two. Slender and fit people do not eat buffet size portions but they do indulge sometimes; they just don't overeat. This option will only work for you though, if the foods you choose to eat on these holidays are not your trigger foods.
- Drop the Diet – Diets don't work and neither do magical diet pills and powders. What does work is creating healthy lifestyle of mainly whole, fresh, healthy foods, drinking plenty of water, and getting regular exercise. Not only does this work for weight loss but also for overall physical and mental health. Eliminating (or greatly reducing) refined sugar and caffeine and getting regular exercise majorly reduces stress, anxiety, and depression (along with changing your thinking habits). Refined sugar, excess sodium, MSG, preservative, additives, unhealthy fats, and artificial sweeteners (which are found in huge amounts in processed foods) contribute to overeating, food cravings, overweight, inflammation, disease, and an abundance of unhealthiness in the body and mind. Whole foods reverse and/or eliminate those results as well as give you so much energy you might not recognize yourself! Not only that but they give you a much more positive attitude towards yourself and life.
- Maintain Your Exercise Routine – Even if on the actual holiday dates you do not stick to only whole foods you can still maintain your regular exercise routine and even get the entire family involved. Take a 30-minute walk after your meal and get some fresh air. Get outside, get that blood pumping, and get moving. Take a bottle of water with you and have fun instead of only focusing on the holiday feast.
You can incorporate all of these tips over the next 11 weeks and as long as you are sticking to a healthy eating and exercise plan for 95% of the time you may just be ringing in 2009 at 22 pounds lighter than you are today!
Now I don't know what you're going with this information but I can tell you that I'm on my way to dropping those last 20 pounds or so, which will get me to my goal weight. While I'm happy with where I'm at right now (I've been maintaining a 20 pound loss over the past few months) and I just came back from Puerto Rico where I wore a bikini for the first time since I was a kid (what fun, yeah!) I choose to get fitter because I want to. I'm lovin' life now, today, and living as I would if I were already at my goal weight, which will get me to the outcome that I desire.
It's Your Choice – Make it a Healthy One!
You can also choose to get closer to your goal (or achieve it!) over the next 11 weeks and ring in 2009 as a fitter, more slender version of "today's you". Why put off what you truly desire when you can do it now? Don't allow the thoughts that "the holidays = overeating and weight gain" stop you – those thoughts will only be true for you if you believe them and if you choose them. It's your choice so why not choose a better, healthier thought, which will lead to better, healthier actions?


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Welcome to Seaway Swingers!
Seaway Swingers Square Dance Club has been operating in Greenfield Park for 56 years. It is a non profit organization dedicated to modern square dancing. Modern square dancing is a recreational activity that differs from old traditional square dance in that it is regulated by an international committee which has standardized the figures or "calls" so that wherever you go in the world, you can share dancing at any local club.
Fun nights 2016 are over and class has started.
A new dance season has begun and our new recruits have started their training. It is with great pleasure that we welcome them at Seaway Swingers.
If you weren't able to attend our fun nights, you are still welcome to visit us and find out for yourself what square dancing has become nowadays. You will be pleasantly surprised.
We dance on Tuesday nights, 7:00 to 10:00 at Cynthia Coull Arena, (Jubilee Hall), 195 Empire st. Greenfield Park, QC J4V 1T9.
Do not hesitate to call us for more information. Please find our phone numbers under menu tab "Executive".
Spend a few minutes browsing our site to discover what we are and what we do. Follow the links to see the ramifications of square dancing in our area and around the world.
Any questions? E-mail us!
Want to know more? Want an idea of what goes on at Seaway Swingers throughout a dance season? Just take a few minutes to look at our photos and videos.
Seaway Swingers is a member of the Border Boosters Square and Round Dance Association (BBS&RDA). This organization groups together 12 clubs from Quebec, Eastern Ontario and Northern New-York State. If you want to learn more about BBS&RDA and square dancing in our area, visit:


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