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Dust off your stetsons: we're back! Naturally, most people would assume that, as Moseley Barcamp is our current priority, we wouldn't have time to organise anything else. Well, we got a bit itchy – 12 weeks isn't the sort of lead time we're used to. We needed a challenge: something to get us a bit cat-on-a-hot-tin-roof dancy. So, we're running Sue Ellen's Almighty Hangover on 28th May. It'll kick off at 7pm in the Spotted Dog, Warwick Street, Digbeth.
(map blatantly stolen from Paradise Circus and subsequently adapted with some truly amateurish photoshopping)
Why are we doing this? Ok, well in the same way that a few folk wanted to get involved in something because they couldn't be in Texas for SxSWi, we were a little bit surprised that we weren't aware of Screen WM's sold-out Postcards from the USA event. It's proved popular – so much so, that by the time we knew about it all the tickets were gone, which we most certainly doff our caps to the organisers for – and very bloomin' interesting it looks, too! Clearly, a rogue plague of cable-chewin' varmits got at Screen WM's database and ate our contact data and, having spent some time talking with Jason Hall from Screen WM, I have instructed him to seek out the varmits and start feeding them proper stuff – fudge cake – to keep their pesky teeth away from the wires. As Jason says:
"Having failed spectacularly at bringing together SXSW and WXWM under one roof, Screen WM is delighted to lend our official support to your defiantly no-approval-necessary-from-the-likes-of-us event in a non-officious way. Let's continue this thing as it started … Two groups joined in spirit, separated by distance (hundreds of yards instead of thousands of miles) and communing through blogs, tweets, Qik, Flickr or any other means necessary. Heck… May even see you for a pint after. Should be fun!"
So, if you are lucky enough to have bagged a ticket, we sincerely hope you have a fab time at the event! But… if you weren't able to get a ticket, fear not – because you are very welcome to come and join us for an evening of beer and banter to talk about a plethora of things relating to WxWM, social media, the web….. and maybe even special running pants. There's no set agenda as such – but hopefully we'll have a couple of talks from some of our finest cowboys from the original event. This is about likeminded folk who'd like to get together to talk about things that they're interested in and find out more about the what's, when's and who's of Brum social media mayhem in true WxWM style. If you want to share your experience of the original WxWM event, debate a relevant issue, have a question or want to talk about your latest online project, then please be our guest! In fact, bring a question with you – a question, a dongle (see below) and a stetson, that's all we ask!
We haz a delegashun
Because we felt really sorry for Screen WM's varmit infestation, we offered them the opportunity to send some delegates from their event, so they wouldn't miss out. Fingers crossed, we'll be joined by a few fab folk from Postcards from the USA to join in our inimitable banter.
Naturally, because we are complete and utter media whores, our lovely friends from Rhubarb Radio will be joining us to capture the rapture and to document what will, hopefully, be another great fringe event.
Filthy talk. Oh, sorry – those kind of dongles. We need your dongles. We're running on a very limited wifi connection on the evening and, basically, we need all the wifi bandwidth there is to broadcast live that night. So, in politest and sweetest of voices, please avoid hooking up to the venue's wifi or I will have to borrow a varmit and put it down your pants. Instead, save yourself the horror and, if you want to be connected, a 3G or dongle tool (fnar) would be your friends! Thank you.
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The recent news that various countries in the Middle East including Saudi Arabia have gained fair access to power is gratifying. But along with this news, reports that eight women district governors in the province of Khuzestan were suspended is troubling.
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After workers working for power utilities went on strike in front of the ministry of energy earlier this week and set up tents, an official from the state management and planning organization pledged to discuss their issues with their representatives by Wednesday and examine their problems.
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The head of Iran's prison organization told reporters that the average age of criminals in the country has fallen and younger people are now ending up in prisons.
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In his latest public remarks, the head of Iran's judiciary branch of government Sadegh Larijani said that the constitution did not provide any oversight over the supreme leader.
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The head of Iran's State Expediency Council Ali Akbar Rafsanjani told Iran's ILNA labor news agency that a committee had been set up in the Assembly of Experts on Leadership to examine individuals who had the qualifications to become the next leader of the Islamic republic of Iran.
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About three months before the elections for the Experts Assembly on Leadership which constitutionally reviews the work of Iran's top leader, veteran politician Hashemi Rafsanjani who led the Assembly in the past, has announced that he will be a candidate for the 86-member body in February.
Surviving Family Members Call for Public Support
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Rouhani Orders Halt of Mixed Gender Camps
Just a week after Iran's leader ayatollah Khamenei publicly complained about what he termed as "mixed gender youth camps," president Hassan Rouhani responded by stopping such camps at the country's universities.
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Alternate Analysis for light poles, Working backwards from impact point
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Without using FDR data as far as the barometric altimeter. I decided to work backwards from the impact point for further clarity that no matter how you slice it.. the aircraft was too high to hit the poles.
Pentagon impact ground elevation - 33'MSL
Light pole 1 elevation - 39'MSL
Light pole length - 40'
Total MSL height at pole - 79' MSL (top of light pole)
Total difference in height working backwards from impact to top of light pole 1 - 46' (79-33=46').
Distance to pole 1 - 1,036'
Speed - 781ft/sec at :44 (with speed trend 784ft/sec at :45 impact time)
Descent rate - 3980 fpm or 66 ft/sec
1,036/784 = 1.32 seconds
1.32 seconds*66ft/sec = 87.12 feet at that point in time.
Working backwards from the impact point based on descent rate of 3980 fpm
The aircraft was 87' above the impact point elevation. We need to be at 46' to hit the top of the pole as noted above.
Conclusion: Working backwards from the impact hole based on the elevations, speed and descent data, the aircraft is still too high to hit pole #1. 41 feet too high to be exact. 87-46 = 41.
Keep in mind this has nothing to do with the altimeter indication aside from descent rate. If the altimeter was lagging, the descent rate would be greater, therefore the aircraft would be even higher above the poles. We are basing the above information on elevation alone for height.
Once actual altimeter indications are introduced, we get a more accurate picture of how high above the poles the aircraft was.
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It has been a while since I've posted anything, so I suppose I should start with something small to ease myself back into things. Here are a couple of factoids about me that, until now, I've never disclosed to anyone. I've kept them a secret from the world because they're really very trivial; but then again, these are the little dots that connect together to delineate my individuality. That and I'm also very bored; and so, here you are:
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2. Whenever I walk by the Metropolitan hotel and a Crew Transport bus arrives from the airport to unload a group of uniformed flight attendants, I hum the theme song from the movie Catch Me If You Can. Weird, I know.
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Ten Nikon D5 Dslrs Will Arrive At The International Space Station Tomorrow
Back in August, NASA's love affair with Nikon cameras made the news when the space agency ordered 53 unmodified Nikon D5 DSLRs that it would use on the International Space Station and for 'training purposes' here on Earth. Ten of those D5 cameras are scheduled to make it to the ISS this week.
Packed aboard the Orbital ATK OA-8 Space Station Cargo Resupply Mission that took off this Sunday at 7:19am Eastern time, the camera are scheduled to arrive at the ISS tomorrow morning around 4:50am (you can actually watch live coverage of the rendezvous on NASA TV starting at 3:15am).
Nikon tells us that NASA is "reusing Nikon lenses and accessories previously launch with the Nikon D4 and D2Xs cameras," and planning to keep the D5 cameras in circulation for 12-18 months. With any luck, the astronauts aboard the space station will use them to capture more images like these:
NASA's relationship with Nikon began in 1971, when the Nikon Photomic FTN (a modified Nikon F) went to the moon with the astronauts of Apollo 15. Fast forward to 2008, and NASA ordered its first digital cameras for use in space, a set of six Nikon D2XS DSLRs, followed by an order for 11 Nikon D3S cameras in 2009, 38 Nikon D4 DSLRs in 2013, and another 10 D4s in 2016.
The only question now, I suppose, is when is the Space Agency going to replace its glass? NASA's latest order of Nikon glass was placed in 2013, when 64 NIKKOR lenses were delivered to the space agency. If astronaut photographers are anything like us Earth-bound folk, that means they've been drooling over 'better' lenses than they currently have since about... three days after they got those lenses.


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Community– a social group of any size whose members reside in a specific locality, share government, and often have a common cultural and historical heritage.
Part of our company values is to support our communities. We are very thankful for the relationships and partnerships that we are able to build. Our commitment goes beyond financial contributions and fundraising. The real rewards come from rolling up our sleeves and working side by side with the organizers and volunteers. Cleaning up our bayous, volunteering at festivals or just serving refreshments at the park…these efforts stimulate prosperity and give our team an added sense of purpose beyond what we do at the workplace. It's very inspiring and fun.
We would like to thank the organizations in which we have donated our time, monies, or efforts. It's an honor to support you and we appreciate that you consider us in these partnerships. It's what community is about.
Barataria Terrebonne National Estuary Program
Bayou Community Academy
Bayou Country Children's Museum
Bayou Lafourche Clean Up
Central Lafourche High School
Chackbay Volunteer Fire Department
Chef John Folse Culinary Institute
Delta Waterfowl
Des Allemands Booster Club
Des Allemands Volunteer Fire Department
ED White High School
Ellender High School
Evergreen Junior High School
H.L. Bougeois High School
Hahnville High School
The Haven Gala
Houma Night Out Against Crime
Louisiana Restaurant Association Bayou Chapter
Manning Passing Academy
Nicholls State University Athletics
Nicholls State University A + Scholarship Gala
Paddle Bayou Lafourche
Raceland Upper Elementary School
Raceland Volunteer Fire Department
Rougarou Festival
St. Genevieve Church
St. Gertrude Catholic Church
South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center
Terrebonne General Medical Center's Fakier Open
Terrebonne High School
Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce's Thibodeauxville
Thibodaux High School
Thibodaux Main Street's Big Boy Cook-off
Thibodaux Running Group
Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department
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The Gift Economy: A Model for Collaborative Community
Imagine walking into your local cafe or corner grocery, filling your basket with what you need, leaving behind what you can financially, and walking away with no formal exchange. Now imagine that this economic relationship works as well if not better than a formal market economy. Impossible? Not according to "gift economy" theorists and the courageous communities that make this sort of system work.
Panera Bread has opened three gift-economy "Panera Cares Cafes" in St. Louis, Detroit, and Portland recently. And the model works. The revolutionary idea in the words of Panera's founder Ron Shaich: "Trust people—they'll surprise you."
The gift economy has been called many names and is actually more ancient than the money economy. Money is the concentrated and abstract form of the gift—but when the way we connect with each other transcends fee-for-service, it's more powerful than anything money can buy. Whether it's called "sacred economics," "pay-what-you-can," or "the strategy of generosity," the idea is catching on. When the film Pay It Forward was released more than ten years ago, the concept of the gift economy entered the mainstream. In recent years, skill-sharing, open-source coding, time banks, and WikiLeaks are some of the ways the gift economy has emerged. The only obligation participants in such an economy have is to give as much as they can and pass it on.
Giving transcends and includes monetary giving. There is money involved, but it's not primary. The gift is essential, because its value is unconditional. It is a sign of care and support, not an exchange. This idea resonates with all spiritual traditions including modern secularism. In the Jewish tradition, the concept of tzedakah (charity or righteous deeds) is one of the three central practices that invite holiness into our lives. We are taught to give because it is good, not to get anything in return. And we are to give of our hearts, not only with money, but also with our talents, our skills, our leadership capacities, and our love.
Testing the potential of the gift economy as a organizing and educational tool, Elat Chayyim Center for Creative Spirituality at Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center is producing a unique and exciting retreat this summer. We're calling it MIKVAH.
The word mikvah describes the ritual immersion in flowing water that prepares one for an encounter with the Divine. We chose this name because we are going to immerse in the flowing waters of the gifts of community. To register for the week, participants will declare their intention for offerings: cook a favorite dish, give a lecture, lead a hike, coordinate a collaborative art project, organize a dance, lead meditation or prayer, and on and on. This is a test of the gift economy's capacity to both produce amazing collaborative programming and to cover our costs through free-will tzedakah donations from the heart.
The creative community that will emerge from this immersive, living laboratory experience will be anything but passive—its members will be passionately involved in the life of the community they create over the week. We are producers of our culture—both the emerging planetary culture and subcultures such as the Jewish teachings that root us at Isabella Freedman—and we ought not to rely on others to do that for us. It's in collaborative community that the gift economy really shines.
This is not the first event of its kind of course. The radically creative, immersive, participatory flavor that the gift economy generates has caught the attention of the world in such forms as the Burning Man festival, built completely on the gift—and it's been extremely successful in the Jewish world in the form of the limmud (learning) model.
Imagine arriving at our retreat center ready to give the gifts that you've been given, and having given the gifts that make this gift-giving possible. Imagine it's easier done than said. This summer at MIKVAH we'll prove that the way of the gift really can work. If you're interested in joining us, you can register here.
A diverse variety of perspectives on the gift economy have been emerging for the past several decades, gathering momentum toward a fundamental transformation of our economic, social, and spiritual relations among a planetary community. Here are some resources I recommend to anyone interested in learning more about the gift economy:
"To Build Community, an Economy of Gifts"
by Charles Eisenstein
Sacred Economics
by Charles Eisenstein
Homo Donans
by Genevieve Vaughn
Women and the Gift Economy
edited by Genevieve Vaughn
The Gift
by Lewis Hyde
"Gift Economy"
by Lee Schneider
Gifting It: A Burning Embrace of Gift Economy
directed by Renea Roberts
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I think that one of the great struggles within mankind is the battle between the known and unknown; or rather, the expected and the surprise.
Trust creates the ability to be surprised. People want the kind of security that is known, which requires no trust. But trust is the only thing that ever brings true security.
In business, we've created budgets and known variables required in order to be "successful." We use marketing in order to know as much as possible about how to meet are necessary quota. We are trying to eliminate all unknown variables so that instead of trusting one another we can trust the bottom line.
And yet, deep down, everybody really wants a surprise. Everybody wants to trust each other. Everybody wants peace.
The only question is, who will take the first step? Who will take the plunge? Who will live in truth and freedom?
Interesting article. Works much better than capitalism.


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Pelland: Beaver Dam Campground's New Look
September 9, 2013 by Justin Leighty - () Comments Off on Pelland: Beaver Dam Campground's New Look
With an extensive list of new work in production, Pelland Advertising announced the completion of the first two legs of a new marketing campaign for Beaver Dam Campground, in Berwick, Maine.
A website built by Pelland Advertising back in 2004 has been replaced by a new responsive website that complements the look of the park's new advertising designed by Pelland for the 2014 MECOA (Maine Campground Owners Association) directory, according to a news release.
According to Michelle Burgess and Sheila Buck, co-owners of Beaver Dam Campground, "After we bought a campground with an obviously 'broken' website, we met Peter Pelland at a trade show and knew that Pelland Advertising was the one for our website and advertising needs. Peter is professional, knowledgeable, a perfectionist, has a great sense of humor, and is a pleasure to work with. His company created a new website for us which literally paid for itself within two weeks."
This year, when new specifications forced the production of a new ad for the MECOA directory, "the new ad that Pelland Advertising produced far exceeded our expectations. We knew that the ad would effectively draw people to our website which, in turn, made us take a closer look at our existing site. We are thrilled with our new responsive website, and the reaction that we have received has been tremendous."
According to Pelland Advertising's Charles Davis, the designer on the Beaver Dam projects, "One of our tasks with the new website was to create a fully responsive, smart-device friendly table system with rows and columns that dynamically respond in width and height. On the Rates & Reservations page, for example, the table of information adjusts to the device view, producing a toggle with a plus/minus button. The result is that HTML tables look awesome on smaller devices, regardless of the number of columns of data."
Additional legs of this new marketing campaign for Beaver Dam Campground will be gradually introduced over the coming months. Michelle Burgess and Sheila Buck continue, "As small business owners, resources are limited, so our brochures will be updated when we are running low. When it is time to produce those, along with our new business cards and site maps, we will once again turn to Pelland Advertising."
For more information on Pelland Advertising contact Peter Pelland at firstname.lastname@example.com or call
(413) 268-0100 / Fax: (413) 268-0173 / Toll-Free: 1 800 848-0501.


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Here are a few lovelies from this week.
What gorgeousness…Love the numbers, typography and textures all over this. Those chandeliers…be still my heart.
I'm so doing this to the next bed I find. I'm on the lookout!
Source: mycountryroads.blogspot.com via Gloria (Potentially Beautiful) on Pinterest
Living in this bedroom would definitely make me happy. There are some really great tips in this post. Do you make your bed every day? I do about 75% of the time. I need to do it more often.
Source: headedsomewhere.com via Gloria (Potentially Beautiful) on Pinterest
Have a beautiful weekend!


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This looks like a very interesting concept: Touch Sight a camera for blind people.
It reminds me on the Bach y Rita Experiments. There they mounted a small array of vibrating sticks on the thong of people. The array was hooked up to a camera, mounted on their head. Eyes were closed. After a while, people could 'see' with the device, developed a rough idea of 3D, could avoid obstacles.
Lit: P. Bach-y-Rita, C. C. Collins, F. Sauders, B. White, and L. Scadden. Vision substitution by tactile image projection. Nature, 221:963-964, 1969.


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GM Roadside Assistance provides assistance to stranded motorists enrolled in the program. The program sends out technicians to help with things such as a battery jump start, vehicle lockout and emergency fuel delivery.
GM's Roadside Assistance is available to enrolled motorists 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. GM drivers with OnStar simply press the blue button for roadside assistance and those without OnStar call a toll-free number to ask for help.
Generally, GM Roadside Assistance is free, but some services do incur a fee. For example, if a car must be towed past the closest GM dealer, drivers will need to pay for the service. Lost keys that must be remade cost money as do non-warranty parts a vehicle needs.
Each member of the GM family has a different number for its roadside assistance program.
- Chevy: 800-243-8872
- Buick: 800-252-1112
- Cadillac: 800-224-1400
- Hummer: 888-275-5608
- Pontiac: 800-762-3743
- Saab: 877-271-1708
- Saturn: 866-15-5839
- Oldsmobile: 888-881-3304
Roadside Assistance is staffed with technicians trained to deal with a variety of situations. They can arrange towing to the nearest GM dealership, change a flat tire, or make a new key, if necessary. GM offers roadside assistance in all 50 states. For more information or to check eligibility on a specific vehicle, consult a GM dealership.


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19 Oct 2016
From 19th until 22 October 2016 the Indonesian Hospital Expo takes place in Jakarta. Royal HaskoningDHV's international healthcare experts will be attendance at the exhibition.
You are very welcome on our stand A136 at the exhibition floor to share thoughts about integrated hospital design.
For more information, please visit: http://www.hospital-expo.com/
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(Alterna Comics, 2013)
Review by Jose Sagastume
WRITTEN BY: Andrew M. Henderson
ARTWORK BY: Orlando Baez
COLOR ARTWORK BY: Eagle Gosselin
LETTERING BY: David Paul
In issue one of Noctua writer Andrew Henderson introduces to a universe where vampires, known as transhumans, co-exist with humans. Instead of running with a very supernatural setting the story takes place in the year 2051 after a virus has mutated 5% of Earth's population into transhumans.
The issue wastes no time in introducing the main characters and getting each of their stories going. First we are introduced to the vigilante Noctua as he stops a group of blood traffickers. In the process he also saves a young girl and takes her into his care. The sequence not only does a great job at showing us how deadly Noctua can be but it gives us a sense of his reputation in the world.
One of the traffickers killed by Noctua turns out to be the son of Alucard Constans who aside from being a mob boss is also transhuman rights activist. The issue also introduces us to two detectives who work for the TRT; the Transhuman Relations Taskforce who are assigned to look into the blood trafficking ring.
Although I get a sense that Henderson really knows where he wants his story to go my one complaint is that the pacing is off. The writer is throwing so much at us in the first issue that it's easy to get lost. In fact I had to re-read some of the scenes in order to better understand them. Having said that, I can't recommend this book enough. Not only does it have trace elements of a super hero book and a crime drama mixed together it also seems to want to explore the issue of race within this world.
If you're looking for an interesting take on the vampire mythos then you should check out this book. Once the pacing is fixed it will definitely be something that everyone should check out.
"Noctua" #1 will be released from Alterna Comics, available on May 8th at http://alternacomics.com/
Follow Jose Sagastume on Twitter: @aviciouskoala


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text: With sensitivity and imagination, Britisher Dunn re-creates the fascination, dependencies, competition, ``complicity,'' jealousies, the whole range of ``dynamics'' expressed in the pathologically close sibling relationship between two beautiful, talented, brilliant, intense, and creative women. Dunn structures her book on how the two sisters responded to the same influences: the death of their idealized mother, of their beloved half-sister who had become her surrogate, and of their brother; the ``household of needy, greedy men,'' including their aging, sickly, self-centered father and their half-brother George, who sexually abused them; their awakening talents and sexuality; their marriages, lovers, Vanessa's children, Virginia's books; the deaths of Virginia's lover Roger Fry and her son Julian, concluding with the suicide of their friend Carrington and then, unexpectedly, of Virginia. Dunn believes that the sisters tacitly divided the world between Virginia's intelligence, articulateness, ``fame,'' and antipathy to sex, and Vanessa's image as love-goddess, centered, beloved, fertile, visual, sensual. Using diaries, letters, Virginia's novels, and reports, Dunn anatomizes every incident, motive, and fleeting expression as symptoms of (or compensations for) the losses and afflictions of childhood, leading to inevitable repetition even into the stretch required to find one more term for Vanessa's ``reticence,'' such as ``unloquacious.'' Although the opposition is strained and the motives oversimplified, this is a good gossip. Its strength as an inside look, however, is related to its concomitant weakness as the eloquence and passionate involvement become excessive and intrusive, projecting unverifiable feelings and thoughts on characters--and as Dunn manipulates them to meet her hypotheses.


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Before I started my first 30 day challenge in September I thought I was doing pretty good, I was training 2 or 3 times a week, and my eating habits weren't too bad,or so I thought.
My first 30 day challenge didn't feel like much of a challenge to me as all I had to do was eliminate pop out of my diet and increase my training to 5 times a week. I got right to it, pop was out, no more was bought and if I went out to eat I ordered water. After those 30 days I lost 2.2 lbs, lost an inch in my hips, my waist stayed the same, and gained ½ an inch on my thigh. I went from just taking the SydFIT Extreme class 2 times a week to:
My 30 Day Challenge Training Program
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) class 1x a week
2 SydFIT Extreme classes
personal training with Syd 2x a week
Spin bike 12 min interval training on one of those days
That's A LOT!! I felt great, I was able to fit into my skinny jeans and that made me happy!
This 2nd 30 day challenge was the hardest. Very hard. It had to do with food and that's where I struggle as do most people I am finding out. I had to cut out flour, wheat, and yeast, but keep my training the same. I couldn't eat my raisin bran cereal, no more grilled cheese sandwiches, or poutine, or pizza, and what made it even worse is that yeast was in the littlest of things like some soups, and seasonings, that I love and wasn't able to eat/use. This challenge also happened during Thanksgiving, I was hoping to stay strong but I caved and cheated and had my stuffing and gravy, but boy did I pay for it and felt it after. Not only did my weight go up, but I felt bloated too. Then came Halloween and all the little chocolates/candy associated with it, that was hard but not as hard because you'd be surprise how little to no flour, wheat or yeast is in them but still too much chocolate is not a good thing. Now that my second 30 day challenge is over I have a better appreciation and respect for foods that I eat for comfort, and I am not going to cut them out totally because I enjoy them.
If I want a slice of pizza, I'll have one or two. If I feel like having a poutine, I will, while keeping in mind that I know what effect this will have on my body and how I feel so I will try to limit tho
se ingredients as best as I can and not over indulge too much! I'm reading the ingredients list and I've never done that before. I'm trying to keep my meals as close to whole foods as possible and less packaged stuff, canned stuff, using potatoes instead of fries, or trying to incorporate salads as much as I can.
I changed my diet drastically a few years back and that didn't last very long. Now I feel I have a better chance of long term success because of these baby steps.
I would suggest adding or removing one thing from your diet every 30 days and see how you do! Sugar is a great way to start. Cut down your pop intake to only at meals or if you only drink pop at meals then cut down to only at dinner. Try adding a salad to your lunch filled with veggies, all the veggies you like! You'd be surprised how filling a salad can be if made right!
Overall, I am happy with the outcomes of my challenges, could I have been stricter with my 2nd one and gotten better results? Sure! But I still learned what effect not following my rules has and I will keep that in mind when I go out to
eat, or am making my meals. The struggle is real and so is success. I feel great, my clothes fit nicely and I am taking with me the knowledge of what to do and what not to do on my next challenge. What's next? Arms….I want to develop some killer arms! Stay tuned!


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Hi all,
I received an inquiry from a friend for a project for his mom's kitchen. Basically she wants a large maple, end grain butcher block to cover a glass stove top that is recessed into the kitchen counters. The requested dimensions are roughly 2" x 25" x 37". The purpose is to have the block sit across the range that is 24" x 36". There would be about half an inch clearance between the bottom of the butcher block and the glass stove top.
I've never built a block this big before. It should weigh about 75lbs or so. at 2" thick, do you think there would be any sag that I would have to worry about across the middle? I think I would rather have the ends extend further onto the counter top for more stability.
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Pet Friendly Coastal Cottages In Ireland
Are you thinking about taking a trip to the Irish coast? Well I'm pretty sure that you won't want to leave a member of the family back at home when you go - especially a four legged one! Good news then; here at Hogans Irish Cottages we're delighted to be able to offer a wide variety of holiday homes on the Irish coastline that will let you bring your furry friend with you!
Let's face it dogs love to be beside the seaside, whether it's frolicking in the surf, having a game of fetch on the beach or just going out on long coastal walks there's nothing better for them! So why don't you take a look through the coastal cottages below and make sure your next break to the Emerald Isle is a pet friendly one!
Please find below the full selection of pet friendly cottages
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Drivers should anticipate major delays due to road closures and parking restrictions near the Time Warner Cable Arena and the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC, during the Democratic National Convention this week. Closures began on Sept. 2 and will end on Sept. 7 at 5 a.m.
According to the North Carolina Dept. of Transportation, roads that may experience the greatest congestion are I-77, I-85, I-485, US-74, and NC-27. Additionally, I-277 will be closed between I-77 and Independence Blvd. starting at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 6 until 2 a.m. Sept. 7.
Trucks are advised to avoid I-77 in southern half of Mecklenburg by using I-485 to access either I-77 or I-85.
Anyone not attending the DNC should avoid traveling through the Charlotte area, NCDOT said. Those who need to travel in the area should expect travel delays as well as road closures in and around event venues. Drivers should stay alert and follow all posted signs and instruction from law enforcement officers, NCDOT said.
For a map of expected closures near DNC venues go to http://maps.charlottenc.gov/templates/storytelling/?appid=30836516f6fe4d39807c3bfb96aab661.


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Pumping your breast milk is an indicator of how much milk you produce. Nope. Truth is, a baby that can breastfeed properly can get out more milk than the pump. Stress levels and other factors can change the flow. Pumping breast milk only indicates how much you can pump.
Breastfeeding can be an inconvenience for the mother. Not true. Well, at least this one shouldn't be true. You are able to breastfeed your baby anywhere. It can be liberating. Not having to worry about sterilising bottles and heating up formula. What you have in your breast is perfect for your little one.
You need to wash your breast/nipples before every feed. False! Yes you need to sterilise your bottle as it can be a breeding ground for bacteria. But your nipples and breast milk help build up the right immune system for your baby. No need to wash before every feed.
Many women don't produce enough milk. False. If anything many women produce enough milk to feed their whole neighborhood! Usually if the baby isn't gaining enough weight it's because the baby isn't latching on correctly not because their isn't enough milk. It is very important mothers are helped from day one by their midwives. (Here is a link to our website for more info- (http://www.nurtureantenatal.co.uk/Skin_to_Skin_Contact)
Modern formula is just as food as breast milk. Nope. False. Superficially they are similar but formula milk does not contain enzymes, hormones or anti-bodies. There is also a lot more to breast feeding than it's ingredients.
Breast feeding will make your boobs sag. No, no, no! It is usually just the typical aging process that is to blame. Although research has shown that the expansion and deflation of the milk ducts are likely to be the cause- NOT breastfeeding. Plus, the benefits of feeding your baby your milk surely outweighs the appearance of you breasts.
Happy Breastfeeding!
Nurture Antenatal x
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Some Blog Posts which caught my Attention
I must admit that I have subscribed to a load of blogs, and I deal with that load in different ways:
- I first scan the titles. And then, with some blogs, I hit the DELETE button.
- I then scan the content. I then, with many blogs, I hit the DELETE button.
- I read the blog posts which remain. I really read them, every single sentence and every word. Sometimes I even print them. I do this because they touch me, because I feel a connection between what they are saying, telling, showing, describing and my own reality.
By going through my subscriptions this weekend, I found four blog articles which – for me – belong to category 3, and I want to share them with you:
- Extreme All-or-Nothing and Your Other Three Tires: This article made me think about how I would react in case I would not be able to reach my goal of writing 50 Squidoo lenses till the end of the year – would I give up writing lenses one and for all? Would I be terribly disappointed? Hmmm.
- How to Flourish: 17 Quotes on Living, Being and Doing: Every one of those 17 quotes makes you think, even meditate upon. I love quotes in general because they are so full of wisdom, and I love those 17 as well.
- Daily Drawings – Stare II: Esther Wilson publishes her drawings in daily blogposts, and this simply caught my eye. Have a look around and you may find other fascinating drawings!
- 100 Reasons to Love Writing Lists: Joanna Young has openend a Blog about Journal Writing to which I subscribed at once. This blog post really fascinates me – I would have never thought of writing down lists in my journal as a means to get things sorted out. Well I must have a try…
I hope you will enjoy my reading recommendations!
By the way, how do you deal with the load of blogs you have subscribed to?
4 responses to "Some Blog Posts which caught my Attention"
Joanna Young says :
Great recommendations as ever Ulla, and thanks for including one of mine 🙂
The drawing post link doesn't seem to be right?
Happy Monday!
Brad Shorr says :
Hi Ulla, Great post and links – you've really got some important writing tips here. Headlines and writing that connect: two crucial elements of effective blogging!
tesompaplessy says :
I highly enjoyed reading this post, keep up creating such interesting articles!


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You know how you really want to eat your leftover french fries but know they'll probably be terrible?
We got an order of french fries and reheated them three different ways in a single-blind taste test to see which was the most successful. All fries were pretty sad-looking and some had been subjected to buffalo wing sauce.
The methods:
- Yellow plate: Medium oven, about 350º
- Red plate: Hot hot (toaster) oven, about 450º
- Green plate: Stove with small amount of oil
Baking Process
Our conclusions
Gavin thought the green plate (stove) were the best but a bit oily. The other two were crunchy but ok. I thought the stove ones tasted so good you could hardly tell they had been reheated. I would eat the other ones, but they were definitely not as good! From now on, we'll definitely be reheating all french fries on the stove.


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Please excuse the wrinkles, I haven't ironed this yet. :p
Gotta have a few close up images too... I really love the sketchy effect of these designs. They look just like old botanical drawings (er, which is kind of obvious, haha) and that makes them super classy. I'll definitely be stitching more in this series.
PS - I've already stitched Wisteria if you want to check it out. :3
And how about a mini giveaway? If you'd like the chart for this design, please comment stating your interest! If more than one person wants it, I'll choose at random. The only rules are:
~ Please be a follower of this blog.
~ Please be genuinely interested in stitching this design. No hoarding. :3
~ I can only mail to the US and Canada at this time, sorry.~ Giveaway closes in one week (January 5).
I'll announce the winner in the next post I make after January 5, so please be sure to check back - I'll need you to send me your mailing address if you've won. :3
And note that two pages (out of four) have been cut/trimmed to make stitching easier. It's still perfectly usable (honestly it's MORE usable this way!) but it's not minty fresh and brand new anymore. :p


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Made from an adapted laboratory flask, this conical bong is ideal for sharing a few hits with a close friend, thanks to its double hose. A decorative sprig of cannabis leaves completes the transformation from scientific instrument to object of pleasure.
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Banks are competing for customers so remember to consider and compare all fees you have to pay when opening an account or evaluating your current one. Here are some common checking account fees to be aware of:
Overdraft Fees
Overdraft fees are currently the biggest money makers for banks. They make huge profits by letting their customers spend more than what they have in their checking accounts and charging on average $34 in fees for this service. Over half of the average bank's earnings is in overdraft fees. According to a SNL and CNN study, the three largest American banks made over 6 billion dollars in overdraft fees. That's just three banks. There are several banks in the U.S.
Avoid overdrafts. Opt out, track your spending, check your account balances daily, and sign up for mobile alerts. With hacking and security breaches at all-time highs, it's crucial to check your accounts regularly. Be sure to report any suspicious activity promptly.
Though the bank offers this service it is your responsibility to keep track of how much money is in your account. You must manage your money wisely.
ATM Fees
ATM fees are another big source of revenue for the banks. Each time you use an ATM that isn't in your bank's network, you pay an average fee of $4. You can minimize or avoid ATM fees by only withdrawing at your bank ATMs, getting cash back at stores, and at many Post Offices during a POS (Point of Sale) transaction, like buying stamps.
If these options are not available and you have to pay an ATM fee, you can minimize fees by not making frequent trips to withdraw your cash. Think about how much you will actually need. You don't want to pay $4 every time you withdraw $20 from your checking account, especially if you needed $60.
You can also open an ATM fee-free checking account with an online bank to avoid the fees. Keep in mind you may still need to remain a customer of a brick and mortar bank to bank with an online bank.
Whatever your course, the best thing you can do concerning ATM fees is go to your bank and get a copy of its fee disclosure statement. If you bank at an online bank, you should be able to find it on your bank's website.
Other Common Fees
Minimum Balance Fees
If you are certain you can maintain the required balance, this isn't a problem. If you have a sliver of doubt, keep looking.
Lost Card Fees
Your bank may charge a new fee for a lost card. It's up to you if this is a deal breaker.
Foreign Transaction Fees
If you travel abroad frequently, be sure to talk to an employee at your bank about those fees and if there are ways to minimize them. This is important. Many banks will offer you no foreign transaction fees but you'll have to maintain a certain balance with them or pay an annual fee for a linked credit card that offers this perk. Be sure to count the cost.
Hard Copy Statement Fees
Some banks will charge you a fee or a hard copy of your statement. It could be a basic monthly charge you are unaware you are paying for or you may be charged when you go to the bank and request one. I've seen fees on average of $6 per statement printout.
Account Closing Fees
You are the bank's customer and if they want to keep your business, they may charge you if you close your account. Always ask if they do when you're opening an account.
Wherever you choose to bank, at the very least, be sure to factor in the common charges that will impact your bottom line. Being aware and being smart can help you avoid some hefty bank fees.


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I bought Michelin Pilot Super Sports K1's last time as they were the same price... Closest I'll ever get to having a Ferrari...
Just been onto AMAZON CHAT and I should receive the tyres on March 16th.. Happy Days..
They arent £112 anymore!
Has anyone received theirs yet? My delivery date is still pending


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Justin Bieber may quickly be making himself into an annoying laughing stock -- but one thing is for sure, the kid still has pull. After videotape of him pissing into a mop bucket and spraying a photo of President Bill Clinton with cleaner and yelling, "F**k Bill Clinton!" emerged, he's being humbled -- by the former Prez himself! Reports say that Bill and Justin had a heart-to-heart over the phone (not even via Twitter!) and Justin apologized for his insult. Bubba reportedly forgave him. All of which makes me wonder ... doesn't Bill have better things to do?
A source says that Justin rang up the former Prez (what the hell? does he happen to have his number in his cell?) and "apologized for what happened on the TMZ video," according to US Weekly.
Apparently the two are cool now, with Bill telling the pissing crooner:
If that is the worst thing you have ever done, all is well.
Hey, the former hamburger-and-cigar-lovin' prez has surely had worse said to him than what Bieber did. Still, it was pretty awesome of him to be so cool about it, right? He knows Hillary needs the Biebs on his side if those fans about to turn 18 are going to help her get to the White House.
Still, I'm sort of disappointed that these two are chatting. Bill should be in, like, Africa, or something, helping people, not taking this little douchebag's calls.
But Bubba had some good advice for Bieber, apparently telling him to "watch his friends" -- an allusion to whomever took the video and then gave it to the press. 'Cause you know the government loves to watch people!
Bill also counseled Biebs to focus on "the good [he] does in the world." And by that I don't think he means the "good" he does by relieving himself into a mop bucket. Biebs also offered to help Clinton with his charity foundation -- because you just know he is dying to piss in Davos!
I'm wondering if there was some kind of brief Monica/Selena chat. Wait, Justin isn't old enough to know Monica. And I doubt he reads history books. Still, it sounds like these two had a friendly encounter and perhaps now Biebs is rethinking his idiotic ways.
He was so excited about the call, he tweeted out to his fans:
thanks for taking the time to talk Mr. President. Your words meant alot. #greatguy
Hmm. I'm surprised he didn't add that the former prez is a "belieber."
Do you think Justin will listen to Bill Clinton and clean up his act?
Image via Daniel Ogren/Flickr


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Passwords: They simply aren't enough in the modern digital age. If you're going to secure an account you need to rely on more than one method of verifying that it really is you trying to log in.
The most common way to do that is with two-factor authentication, which LinkedIn calls Two-Step Verification. The process for activating it is quite simple, but there is one qualifier: You have to have a phone number on your account since verification codes are sent via text message.
All of these steps can be done via the LinkedIn mobile app, but for simplicity I'll be demonstrating all of them from a browser window.
SEE: Information security incident reporting policy (Tech Pro Research)
Adding a phone number to your LinkedIn account
If you already have a phone number associated with your account you can skip this step. For those who don't you'll need to do this before moving on.
Once you're logged into LinkedIn click on your profile picture in the upper right hand corner to open the Account & Settings menu (Figure A). Click on Privacy & Settings.
The screen that opens should take you right to the Basics screen of your account settings (Figure B). From there click on Phone Numbers. Doing so will expand that field and give you the option to add a phone number. Click on that link and the screen shown in Figure C will appear.
SEE: How to set up two-factor authentication for your Google account (TechRepublic)
Add your phone number to the field provided and click Send Code. You'll need to reenter your password to verify it's still you at the keyboard. Once you do the window will change to show the verification screen in Figure D.
Wait for the code to come via text message, enter it, and then you'll see it added to your account (Figure E). Make sure you set it as your primary number, which will require you to enter your password again.
That's it! Now you can move on to activating Two-Step Verification.
Activating Two-Step Verification on your LinkedIn account
If you just added a phone number you'll only need to click on the Privacy tab at the top of the current page. If you're just starting out refer to Figure A to see where to go. Once you're at the Basics page click on the Privacy tab.
At the bottom of the Privacy tab are your Security settings, where you'll find Two-Step Verification. Click on it to show its options (Figure F). It should show the last four digits of your phone number as the place LinkedIn will send a verification code. Click Turn On, enter your password yet again, and the code will be sent.
SEE: How to set up two-factor authentication on your Microsoft account (TechRepublic)
Enter the code that's texted to you, click Verify, and that's that. Now when you log into LinkedIn from an unrecognized device you'll have to enter a six-digit code to prove it's you.
Also see
- How to enable two-factor authentication for your Twitter account (TechRepublic)
- Make your cloud safer: How you can use two-factor authentication to protect cloud services (ZDNet)
- How to enable two-factor authentication for your Apple ID (TechRepublic)
- Using SMS for two-factor authentication? It might be time to think again (ZDNet)
- Beyond passwords: Tech companies seek next generation of security (CBS News)
Brandon Vigliarolo has nothing to disclose. He does not hold investments in the technology companies he covers.
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Brandon writes about apps and software for TechRepublic. He's an award-winning feature writer who previously worked as an IT professional and served as an MP in the US Army.


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okay i know that this is a "travel site" but i have a question and it has been bugging me for days!!!!
there is a song called "Pon De Replay" By Rihanna.
I know that it is spanish but what does it mean. lol, i know its something stupid to have bother me but it is.
If anyone could help me out, that would be awesome!!


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My Antivirus programme has within the last two week taken to marking up every attempt to get into the Games pages as having a known threat and then closing me down.
Occasionally I can get in via another host but normally everything is blocked. I can as you see get into the Forum.
Is this an overproteced programme or could there be something on the web? I have a number of times been hacked by false police websites demanding I pay fines etc so probelm may be lurking on my machine.
Shame have hardly got started on The Campus.


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Everyone please give a warm bilerico welcome to Karen Ocamb! She is joining us from Los Angeles where she can give us a new perspective on issues surrounding LGBTQ news and local and national politics.
Karen, news editor for IN Los Angeles magazine, is an award-winning journalist with over 30 years of experience. She started her career at CBS News in New York where she clerked for Dan Rather and Bob Schieffer. She eventually became a producer, leaving CBS News after producing coverage of the 1984 Olympics for CBS affiliates.
As a freelance reporter and independent producer in Los Angeles, Karen has produced, hosted and been a guest on many local public affairs shows. She has contributed to numerous media outlets, including the Los Angeles Times, TV Guide Online, The Advocate, and OutQ News on Sirius Satellite Radio. Karen also headed the L.A. Sunshine Coalition that advocated for open government issues and has participated in "sunshine" panels sponsored by the Society of Professional Journalists, among other groups. In 2004 Karen was honored by NLGJA/LA and was name Woman of the Year by Christopher Street West, organizers of L.A.'s annual LGBT Pride event.
Look for Karen's first post today or tomorrow!


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Click above for a high-res image of the 2009 Aston Martin LeMans Works LMP1
Aston Martin is ready to tackle the 2009 24 Hours of LeMans in a pair of Gulf-liveried LMP1 vehicles on the 50th anniversary of its only overall win in the Franco enduro. The two coupes are based on the 2008 Charouz Racing System Lola and will be powered by the same production-based V12 found in the LeMans GT1 DBR9. Development was performed by Lola, Michelin, Koni and BBS, along with Aston's largest partner, Gulf Oil. Driving duties will be handled by Jan Charouz, Tomas Enge and Stefan Mücke, along with Darren Turner who was part of the team that campaigned the DBR9 GT1 crew in 2007 and 2008. Harold Primat is the newest addition to the team and one other driver will be announced shortly. Unfortunately, Aston won't be campaigning in the GT1 class in bid to focus all its efforts on LMP1 program. It's going to be an exciting year and we're hoping to bring it to you live the weekend of June 13 and 14. All the details are available in the press release below the fold.
Aston Martin to challenge for overall Le Mans win
Gaydon, 27 January 2009. On the 50th anniversary of its outright win at Le Mans, Aston Martin will return to La Sarthe with two Works LMP1 cars bearing the iconic blue and orange livery of Gulf Oil.
In an ambitious attempt to emulate the legendary achievements of the 1959 DBR1 driven by Carroll Shelby and Roy Salvadori, Aston Martin will endeavour to bring the Le Mans title back to Britain.
"2009 is a hugely significant year for Aston Martin at Le Mans and the challenge of reclaiming victory in this famous race for Aston Martin and Great Britain was simply too great to ignore," said Aston Martin Chairman, David Richards. "However, we do not underestimate the task. While we have won the GT1 class for the last two years, competing against the proven speed and endurance of the diesel-powered cars with all their years of winning the prototype class, will be a massive undertaking. Nonetheless, I see this as a great opportunity to showcase the ingenuity of British engineering talent."
Dr Ulrich Bez, Aston Martin Chief Executive Officer commented: "Racing has been, and still is at the heart of Aston Martin. Our cars today are subtle, elegant and handcrafted but they still have the genes for competition. I am happy that we have found partners who, with their support, will enable us to compete at the highest level of endurance racing. We will put all our heart and skill behind this project to demonstrate the essence of Aston Martin: Power Beauty and Soul."
The new car which is based on the 2008 Charouz Racing System Lola will be powered by the same production-based Aston Martin V12 engine which, last year, helped Aston Martin secure its second successive Le Mans GT1 title with the DBR9. It also powered the Charouz car to a new La Sarthe lap record for a petrol car.
Aston Martin Racing is developing the car in conjunction with Lola, Michelin, Koni and BBS and continues its relationship with major partner Gulf Oil and official clothing partner Hackett.
In 2009, the ACO is introducing new regulations aimed at balancing the performance of petrol and diesel engined prototypes making the LMP1 category more appealing and relevant to Aston Martin.
Signalling ongoing commitment to motorsport, in addition to the Le Mans 24 hour race, the team will also compete throughout the year in the Le Mans Series (LMS), which opens with the 1000 km de Catalunya on the 5th of April.
Aston Martin Racing Works drivers, Jan Charouz (CZ), Tomas Enge (CZ), and Stefan Mücke (DE), who raced the Charouz car last year will renew their relationship with the team along with Darren Turner (GB) who was part of the winning DBR9 GT1 crew in 2007 and 2008. Harold Primat (CH) joins the team for the first time in 2009 with the remaining driver to be announced imminently.
To focus maximum energy on the LMP1 programme, the Works team will not defend its GT1 title at Le Mans. However, Aston Martin Racing will support any of its official partner teams and customers competing at the race.
Aston Martin Racing partner, Drayson Racing, has expressed its desire to compete at Le Mans with the new Vantage GT2. This follows confirmation of the team's LMS entry and American Le Mans Series programme with a bio-ethanol powered Vantage GT2. Further announcements are expected in the weeks ahead as other Aston Martin Racing partner teams and customers confirm their plans for racing in the GT1, GT2, GT3 and GT4 classes of national and international racing series.
The Le Mans 24 hour race will be held over the weekend of 13-14 June.


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so… according to the SD…A and Ellen G. White (and correct me if I'm wrong)… the Sabbath is forever. Right?
First question…. and someone please enlighten me! But the SDA originally taught that the Seventh Day Sabbath was from 6 pm to 6 pm. So… WHICH 6 pm? Locally? Jerusalem? Understand that time zones are an estimate. So, it would be 6 pm in Jerusalem. But one Longitudinal minute later, it would still be 6 pm… but the earth rotated one minute. In other words, in reality, in that very spot BEFORE, it is in actuality on a sundial… 5:59. And two longitudinal minutes later it would be 6:02. Right?
5 And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day. Genesis 1:5 (KJV)
Biblically, the Sabbath was measured from sundown to sundown.
32 It shall be unto you a sabbath of rest, and ye shall afflict your souls: in the ninth day of the month at even, from even unto even, shall ye celebrate your sabbath. Leviticus 23:32 (KJV)
The day of atonement (Yom Kippur in Hebrew) is a Sabbath. And… it's measured from sundown to sundown. Yet for many years, Ellen G. White taught it was to be kept from 6 pm to 6 pm. Then, suddenly she changed it to the correct way. Thus sayeth the Lord. When she was asked by very concerned SDA followers to reconcile the two very different "thus sayeth the Lord's" she promised that it would be made clear in a soon coming vision. Apparently, still forthcoming. I hesitate to say it, but probably don't wait around for the vision.
Okay, next question… You're not allowed to buy or sell on the sabbath, carry things out of your house, carry a burden in or out, or light a fire, right?
Turn on any lights on the Sabbath? That often creates a spark, very small. It's… a fire.
Start your car? That's a fire. internal combustion, right?
So… what's the penalty for breaking the Sabbath? In old Israel, it's death, right?
What is it now???
Where in the Bible are Gentiles commanded to keep the Sabbath? It's only for Israel, right? That's the Jews. Not Gentiles.
Last question…. the rest of the law of Moses was put away, right? Nailed to the cross, right? So… what about the Sabbath?
All the other 9 of the 10 commandments are repeated in the New Testament epistles, right? So… if the Sabbath is to be kept by Christians, why is it the only one not repeated?


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I'm sure that in every field of human endeavor there are misconceptions, old-wives-tales, and out-and-out untruths that go unquestioned, are handed down through the ages, and which ultimately lead to all sorts of problems if believed and adhered to without question. Piano is no exception.
Throughout my early years of playing and studying the piano, my teachers, and many others, imparted many ideas and methods which, being young and naive, I of course accepted as fact and as being the only way to play. I later learned how many of them were simply wrong. Here are some of my "favorite" misconceptions about playing the piano:
1. We play with our fingers. Of course the fingers are the point of contact with key, but to say they do all the work would be no more correct than it would be to say you dance with your feet. The movements of the hands, arms, torso, and legs (for support and balance as well as pedaling) are all coordinated and the fingers transfer the power or energy to the keys. I strongly discourage any aspiring pianist to do exercises that promote "independence" of the fingers. A technique based mostly on finger movements or training the fingers separately will produce mechanical-sounding playing, and in most people it will cause strain, pain and potentially injury over many years of playing that way. It's also untrue that you need "fingers of steel" or a lot of strength in the fingers. If you watch little child prodigies of age 5 or 6 play, you will realize they have very little muscle strength. Instead they have flexibility, coordination and speed, which enables them to play most of the difficult pieces adults play without having had years of building up muscle strength.
2. To get a rich or "singing" sound, you must depress the key all the way to the keybed. A very famous pianist who was my teacher for a while told me this over and over. However, the physics just don't support this theory. There is a point at which the hammer is tripped, and pressing the key past this point is pure wasted energy. You can feel that point on any given piano by pressing the key slowly, and where you feel the resistance is where the hammer will be tripped. It is a highly advanced skill to have laser-like focus and deliver your power precisely to that point and not past it, but it is a skill worth developing. You don't get loud or powerful playing by aiming deep either; you get loud playing by having greater velocity (speed) of the hammer hitting the string. To get a rich and singing tone, as many call it, is a function of many aspects of playing coming together, such as phrasing (which I might describe as blending small movements into larger ones to create a long line), nuances in timing and dynamics, having the fingers, hands and arm be supple and relaxed to transfer power to the keys, and emotional involvement which brings it all together.
3. Playing by ear is "cheating." So many people come to me and, when they are reading a piece of music will say, "I'm not really reading, I just know this song so I'm pretty much playing it by ear." To which I say, bravo! Being able to play by ear is the ultimate show of how well-developed your ear is. It's funny, isn't it, that we idolize Mozart because he was able to hear a piece once and play it by ear, but if the rest of us do that (at least in part), it is considered cheating, and not the "real" way to learn. This is so preposterous.
I often have students learn entire pieces by ear (I play a phrase for them --they have eyes closed -- and they play it back). This is wonderful ear-training (and it simultaneously trains the memory). It is a joy to be able to just sit down and play by ear. For the pieces we simply can't learn this way, or we could but it would be too time-consuming, we have the written page. For that reason it is highly desirable to be a cracker-jack sight-reader as well, which I also teach. But playing by ear and using the ear to the greatest extent possible is to be encouraged, not disparaged.
4.To learn a piece, you should start by playing it slowly, hands separately. I believe there are far better ways to begin a new piece. Hands separately does not enable you to hear the whole texture, the complete harmonies. Educating the ear is perhaps the most important aspect of learning music, so if you are not working towards that, you are not being efficient and effective in your practice. Hands separately is just not the same coordination as hands together; it is a huge waste to spend so much practice time with one hand in your lap. Slow practice has its usefulness, but it also encourages inefficiency in technique and you may find, for example, that you use a fingering which works fine for slow playing but not necessarily for fast playing. I teach a method of learning called outlining, where you play a "sketch" of the piece. You play the essential structure of the piece, adding more and more details each time in an improvisatory way, and always hands together. You try to play it at the actual tempo of the piece, or as close to it as possible. When you become skilled at this method you can learn a great deal of the piece. Later on, you will probably need some slower practice to work on technical details that can not be mastered simply through outlining. But at least now you confine your slow practice to those passages which really require it. Going through an entire piece slowly with hands separately can be a huge time-waster. See my post on outlining for more information on this fantastic technique.
In summary, you shouldn't always believe what you were told about playing the piano (or anything else for that matter). If you feel that your practice time is not getting you the results you want, or that your playing lacks the speed, power, delicacy, subtlety, or any other aspect that you desire, question every assumption you have made. You may be operating under some major misconceptions.
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