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Your Championship Company
Lead Your Employees to a More Positive, More Productive, and Even More Profitable Workplace
Creating championship performance in athletics and business requires a game plan.
That's why we've created Your Championship Company Game Plan, a systematic process for small businesses to create championship performance in the workplace.
Small business leaders with workforces as small as six and as large as 60 (maybe even a little larger) work with Skip Weisman to create their Championship Company Cultures.
Satisfied Clients Speak
"You told me your program with us would pay for itself 5-10 times over. I had trouble seeing how that was going to happen, but, you were right!
It did pay for itself to that degree!"
Garry Williams
Owner/President – Utility Survey Corp. (7 employees)
In the video below Garry and his employees discuss specifically how Skip Weisman's Your Championship Company Game Plan transformed their company:
Clients have reported top-line revenue growth as much as 33% and bottom line profits as much as 50% – and are amazed to find out how much their employees both wanted to, and could, contribute to greater company performance, but there were unknown issues getting in the way.
Those unknown issues are always steeped in "communication." That's where Skip comes in. Clients have reported that noticeable results can be achieved within 90-days.
Small business leaders like yourself tell Skip they want employees that…
- Have an entrepreneurial spirit
- Take initiative and ownership of the job they're being paid for
- Have sense of purpose, self-motivation, and self-initiative
- Have a positive and proactive mindset
- Do not need hand holding and someone to nag them to get things done
The Performance Problem That Creates Profit Leaks in Organizations
Through our discovery process, we usually find 3 reasons why employees don't show up in the way you'd like:
- They weren't effectively screened in the hiring process.
- No clear performance expectations were communicated – at hiring, during orientation, or later.
- Screening was done and expectations were clearly communicated, but there are de-motivators in your work environment.
The first two are often causes of the third, so the damage becomes cumulative over time and creates a vicious cycle.
Now, let's create a new cycle.
Satisfied Clients Speak
"After working with you Skip, we've become much smarter at managing our people and our bottom line, which has made a significant difference.
Our profit went up 50%!"
Joe Beccalori
President – Interact Marketing (10 employees)
Your Small Business Championship Game Plan
Just like there is a correlation between hiring, orientation, and results – There are five playbooks in Your Championship Company Game Plan work together in a systematic way to create not just a winning team, but one that achieves championship caliber results:
Just like in baseball where you cannot score without touching all the bases, in Your Championship Company Game Plan you must implement and execute the five playbooks effectively. We can start at whatever base makes sense depending on the present state of your business. Most businesses have found they get the best results stepping to the plate in the batters box and getting to first base creating a new Championship Game Vision & Strategy.
When all three are implemented and executed effectively, Your Championship Company
will have a work environment that IS:
- more positive,
- more productive, and (most importantly for you, the small business owner)
- even more profitable.
It works because Skip works with company leaders and employees side-by-side to develop, implement and execute, including (but are not limited to):
- Creating the company's Championship Game Vision
- Defining the company's Championship Purpose
- Defining the company's Core Championship Communication Values
- Creating a Championship Hiring Process
- Inputting clear roles, responsibilities and rewards for Championship Performance
- Creating, defining, refining a Championship Performance Management Process
that includes Position Results Scorecards for every team member and integrating regular formal and informal Position Results Scorecard Conversations
- Implementing the drama eliminating Clear the Swamp & Clear the A.I.R. processes
- Delegation strategies for leadership, teamwork, and succession development
- Creation of Championship Team Agreements to maintain and reinforce commitments to the process
- Learn to apply The Trading Deadline to ensure your championship team is developed and sustained.
Today Is The Day Your Business Moves Forward
Your first step is for us to have a conversation about what's going on in your work environment.
Schedule A Call With Skip Weisman Now
3 Options to Create Your Championship Company:
Options to fit every situation and budget
On-Site Consulting, Coaching & Training
Skip Weisman works with a highly select handful of clients each year in a customized, intimate on-site approach to implementing and executing Your Small Business Championship Game Plan.
With this option, Skip is the driving force to ensure consistent application of the process and progress towards company objectives.
Skip's clients like this approach because they know he'll be keeping them on track while they only have to worry about keeping the business running at high levels and working with Skip to develop, implement and execute Your Game Plan.
With this option, Skip works with company leaders to assess the company against The 3 Strategies of Championship Companies, then identify company "reality" with input from "everyone" to determine:
- What's not happening that needs to start happening
- What's happening that needs to stop happening
- Company strengths and weaknesses
- Where we can leverage strengths,
- Which weaknesses are worth investing to improve – and which should be accepted as is
- What is being tolerated that can no longer be tolerated and must change
- Where energy and focus is being wasted
Satisfied Clients Speak
"The results we achieved from our leadership team sessions with Skip went beyond my expectations. Skip's effective facilitation style of standing back and allowing discussion to take place, while directing the discussion with poignant questions at the right moments, was well balanced and just what we needed. His direction helped us create clear guidelines for how our team will work together and communicate moving forward. As a result of his work with our leadership team, we will continue to develop a more positive, high-morale, high-performance organizational culture."
Kip Summerlin
Director of Marketing
Columbia-Green Federal Credit Union
Together, we dive into developing each of The 3 Championship Strategies, which help company leaders and team members:
- Implement, execute and refine along the way,
- Develop strategies, skills and techniques to create a Championship Company Communication Culture,
- And much, much more
Want Skip's Help at this level? Schedule Your Championship Company Strategy Session Now
Virtual Tele-Consulting, Coaching & Training
Whether it's a budget, geography, and/or timing issue, clients love the virtual approach – Skip working with them solely via conference calls, webinars, email, and other technology such as Google Docs.
Everything else outlined above is part of the consulting, coaching and training value, except that more responsibility and accountability will fall on company leaders to assess consistency to accountability for implementation and execution.
Want Skip's Help at this level? Schedule Your Championship Company Strategy Session Now
Small Business Leadership Communication Coaching
Skip also works with small business owners, company senior leaders and/or upcoming aspiring company leaders that need help and guidance to improve the results they get leading others.
This work begins with an assessment and discussion on specific desired results and outcomes and a customized virtual tele-coaching relationship, 6-month and 12-month coaching packages available.
Want Skip's Help at this level? Schedule Your Championship Company Strategy Session Now
What People Are Saying:
Satisfied Customers Speak
Watch and read below, as our clients share their championship wins working with Skip Weisman.
Linda MacFarlane,President/CEO Columbia-Greene Federal Credit Union (www.CGFCU.org)
Watch as Linda shares how Skip's work transformed her senior leadership team and improved employee motivation and engagement:
Herb Satterlee, CEO, MDA Information Systems (www.MDAUS.com)
See for yourself, the value gained from Skip customizing the training of MDA's senior management team:
Marianne Saccoccio, Administrative Executive, Flannery Animal Hospital (www.FlanneryAnimalHosp.com)
Just a few weeks of leadership communication training and coaching leads to major workplace transformation:
Steve Miccio, Executive Director, PEOPLe, Inc. (www.ProjectsToEmpower.org)
Watch as Steve shares his reasons, why he keeps coming back to Skip Weisman:
Libby Wagner, President, Professional Leadership Results, Inc. (www.LibbyWagner.com)
Skip Weisman's Championship Leadership training inproved teamwork at Libby's company:
Satisfied Clients Speak
"The energy we gained from the team development session you facilitated with us has propelled our team to a new level of productivity. First quarter for our company is traditionally slow, but this year we have kicked off the new year with a bang! Our team was so energized by the work session you facilitated they requested we make sure to set aside time each year to devote to similar team development exercises."
Kathleen Packard
President, KathodeRay Media, Inc.
Satisfied Clients Speak
"Before working with Skip our team was stuck in one mindset. There was a culture of complacency and disrespect. Now everyone expects more from themselves and each other, they definitely communicate better and are moving forward."
Dwight Coombe, President
President, Sprague & Killeen Insurance
Satisfied Clients Speak
"Your unique and creative processes helped our team focus on key priorities that allowed us to move forward in a number of important areas. Our work together has resulted in long-term benefits to JIT Hardware."
Joe Kovacs
President, JIT Hardware


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By the end of this activity, students should be able to:
- describe the basic survival needs of lizards
- identify key components of a lizard-friendly habitat
- understand threats to lizards in New Zealand and some of the possible solutions.
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Redwood Palms Pictures, Truly Indie, and Magnolia Pictures announced that they will partner in acquiring Mike Mayer's teen-heist film "Graduation" for both theatrical and DVD release. The film stars Riley Smith, Shannon Lucio, Adam Arkin and Huey Lewis and details four high school friends who decide to rob a bank to help pay for college. Redwood Palms and Truly Indie will handle theatrical distribution of the film, which will premiere May 2, 2008 in Austin, Seattle, San Francisco, Berkeley and Minneapolis, and Magnolia will release the film on DVD. [Peter Knegt]
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I frequently find myself telling people that I am a fortune cookie for a living. I've never before made them until today. I wrote out little messages to my hot boyfriend on scraps of paper (about 3 inches by 1/4 an inch at the most). Recipe yields about 16-18 cookies.
1 egg
1/3 cup water
2 Tbsp canola oil
1/4 cup cornstarch (I also added an extra tablespoon of cornstarch in a few teaspoons of water because I couldn't get the consistency of the batter quite right)
1/4 tsp vanilla
Mix the water and cornstarch. Beat the egg with the sugar and vanilla till fluffy but not quite stiff. Add the oil to the sugar and stir. Stir in the cornstarch + water. Keep the batter whipped up before you spoon it out. It'll be runny and fluffy.
I rubbed a skillet with oil and preheated over medium heat while I was making the batter.
Drop a tablespoon of batter on the hot skillet and use the back of the spoon to spread it out in a circle (by moving it outwards in a circular motion). It'll bubble up if it's thin enough and if the skillet is hot enough. It'll burn if the skillet is too hot.
Use a thin metal spatula to lift the edge and then with your fingers, gently pull up the little pancake. Flip over and let it brown on the other side until the batter is dry and doesn't stick when you pull it away.
Use the spatula to lift the edge and your fingers to pull it from the skillet. Work quickly while it's still hot — place the fortune in the center (I folded them in half) and bring two sides together, pressing them to form a seam. Then fold in half the other way so it makes the fortune cookie shape. Hold it a few seconds and prop it up to cool and harden (you could put them in a cupcake pan so they don't come apart while cooling).
These aren't easy to make. I ruined the first dozen or so. I'm not entirely sure I'd want to make them again, but I was pleased with how they turned out. Some tips: wipe the crumbs out of the skillet each time and re-oil after a few cookies; keep the edge of the spatula clean and debris-free; don't get angry and manhandle the skillet, you'll only burn your hand. Yikes!


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Since a particular function of my profession is about influencing people into action, I am probably one of the hardest persons to take the wallet out of my pocket. I am aware that there is a whole lot of science and effort that goes into getting people to make a purchase. For instance, did you know that there is a particular color that is recommended to get you, the viewer, to click a button?


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So… a week has come and gone. Unfortunately, if you're seeing this little post, I'm drowning in real life and NaNo, and haven't bothered to update my first draft with what actually has happened. This doesn't say much for my progress, and I beg of all of you to comment and scold me for not writing a halfway decent post (or any post).
If you are honestly interested in seeing what I do this month, you can watch my Twitter feed (there's a button somewhere on my blog). I should be posting daily wordcounts. You can also check out my profile page on the Camp NaNo site, which I'll link to as soon as I figure out how I should.
I'll see you all next week.
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Another liquidation by internal forces?
by MEIR JAVEDANFAR in Tel Aviv
20 Jan 2010 22:108 Comments
This time the victim was Vali Haji Gholizadeh, who was shot dead outside his home on Tuesday, January 19, in the city of Khoy, near the Turkish border. He was the chief prosecutor of the city.
The Tehran-based Khabar Online initially blamed "anti-revolutionary forces with relations to foreign governments" for his death. Seyyed Mohammad Ali Mousavi, the head of the judiciary for the Western Azerbaijan province, went a step further and held the Kurdish separatist group PJAK responsible. His evidence was based on intelligence reports. Mehr News Agency, which has close links with the right wing of Iranians politics, declared that the Kurdish separatist group PJAK had in fact "accepted responsibility for the assassination."
The city of Khoy has a sizable Kurdish population. In the early 1980s, its mayor was the then little known bureaucrat by the name of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who later on went to become the president of the Islamic Republic. The young Ahmadinejad -- who is Persian -- was viewed suspiciously by the locals, especially as he was related to the Revolutionary Guards, which had violently put down a recent Kurdish uprising.
So tension has always existed in that region. And PJAK has been responsible for a number of bombings and hit-and-run operations against Iranian forces in the past. What could have made them a bigger suspect in this case was the recent hanging of Fasih Yasamani in the city of Khoy, who the government of Iran had accused of being a PJAK activist. Yasamani was executed on January 6. According to the Prosecutor's office in the city of Khoy, Haji Gholizadeh was directly responsible for Yasamani's file. According to the Iranian government (commenting after the execution), Haji Gholizadeh had received death threats from PJAK.
However in a strange twist to the story, PJAK has come out and denied any role in the assassination of Haji Gholizadeh. In an interview with the Persian language Rooz publication, the head of PJAK, Abdol Rahman Haji Ahmadi, stated that "I have no knowledge of who was involved in this act of terror." The same goes for its official newspaper, Rojhe Lat. In a recent article, it stated that "Haji Gholizadeh was assassinated by unidentified persons."
If Haji Gholizadeh had really been responsible for the death of their comrade, had PJAK carried out the hit, it would not have any reason to hide their involvement in his assassination. In fact they would have every reason to announce it as a means of boosting its popularity amongst supporters. They could have also touted it as a victory against the Iranian government and its security forces and to use it as a means of creating deterrence. The separatist group Jundollah did the same in October 2009, when it assassinated several commanders of the Revolutionary Guards.
However PJAK is doing the opposite by denying any responsibility. Perhaps PJAK is concerned about the backlash by the regime. However one also has to ask: Is it possible that this was an inside job?
After the assassination of the Iranian scientist Masoud Ali Mohammadi, some observers, including myself, believed that foreign intelligence agencies were most probably involved. The Iranian government itself placed the blame squarely on the shoulders of foreign intelligence agencies. Other observers remained doubtful. In fact some Iran experts, including Columbia University's Professor Gary Sick, supported the idea that the Iranian government itself was most probably responsible for his murder, as Ali Mohammadi was a Mousavi supporter. His killing was meant to silence and intimidate the Green Movement.
It is also possible that in this case Haji Gholizadeh was also murdered by internal forces. While it's not clear whether he was a member of the opposition, it has been reported that he was involved in the fight against corruption. One cannot rule out the fact that he was possibly working on exposing corruption amongst high ranks of his office or province. It would not have been difficult for senior people to assassinate him and to blame PJAK for it, especially since it would be easy to pass it off as a PJAK hit.
In the current atmosphere of tensions and division within the Iranian regime, assassinating people and blaming it on foreign agents or anti-revolutionary forces can become a popular tool. The alternative of arresting them, putting them on trial and raising the anger of the public would probably be more unattractive and less viable to the regime's interests.
However what Ayatollah Khamenei should note that he can turn into the boy who cried wolf too many times. Meaning in the current confusion, foreign intelligence agencies may actually come and carry out genuine hits. However in such genuine cases, the public may not believe the authorities. And more importantly, members of his own regime, who are concerned about internal liquidations, may actually turn to help foreign intelligence agencies as a means of settling scores with the Supreme Leader and his assassination squads.
After the controversial reelection of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, one of the trends that can be observed within Khamenei's regime is the increase in chaos within the higher ranks. The factional infighting was made worse last week. In yet another clear indication of the loss of cohesion within the system, Majles was shoved aside by Khamenei and Ahmadinejad in their efforts to place the savings from the subsidies reform package under the government's supervision (instead of the Majles).
In the long term, such acts, which create further isolation and infighting, will come to haunt the regime.
So far, this has not affected the decision-making body for the nuclear program. The day it does will be the day when Khamenei's nuclear dreams will start to slip away from him.
Copyright © 2009 Tehran Bureau


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Mismo Gymnastics hosts one of the largest competitive girls teams in Montana, with some of the most experienced coaches in the entire Northwest...
Team gymnastics will take your gymnast to the next level with Mismo's award winning competitive team program.
Mismo truly believes in the USA Gymnastics motto of "Begin here... go anywhere!" For more information about our team program visit our official team website... teammismo.com
Entry Level Girls Team
We start girls off at Level 2 and then advance them to higher levels according to individual skills and abilities. Each girl will excel at their own speed...
Our coaches will focus on strength and flexibility while teach beginning skills on vault, bars, beam, & floor. Your athlete will have the chance do local performances, in-house meets, and other fun activities throughout the year. Gymnastics is not a seasonal sport. It takes time to learn new skills so it is in your child's best interest to participate in multiple sessions or for the full year.View Times and Pricing [+]
Upper Level Girls Team
Take gymnastics to the next level with Mismo's award winning competitive teams...
Mismo's girls team is based on USAG Level system, offering competitive levels 2 - 10 and Elite.
Compulsory levels 2 to 6 have set routines that are competed throughout the United States.
Optional levels 7 to 10 can create their own routines based upon they skill abilities. Mismo's optional gymnasts compete at the regional, state, and national level.


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I'd encourage you to check out any of the sites below. These guys are my inspiration, motivation, and role models on my journey to Financial Independence and a successful business.
1500 Days with Mr. and Mrs. 1500 Days
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Applied Acoustics Systems was founded in 1998 and is based in Montreal, Canada. They are the creators of the innovative Tassman and Lounge Lizard virtual instruments. Both instruments have been given high acclaim from many professional artists and some of Hollywood's A-List composers.


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I don't mind at all! I sprited them from scratch in Paint.net and Photoshop. I made myself a character sprite base for RPG Maker games and basically added details on top of that.
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Woah!!! That must be hard!
Ummm... I wanted to make my own game using RPG Maker Ace... But the problem is that the sprites they provide aren't accurate to what I need... Is it okay if you send me a base for you sprites? If thats ok?
I'm really sorry, but I don't know that I want other people to use my sprite base. :( I made my own because I wanted my character sprites to stand out from other RPG Maker games and have a unique look. If you want to get started with pixel art, this tutorial is really helpful! I'm sure there are also some freely available sprite bases out there for RPG Maker that are different from the default ones provided. Good luck!!


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R Star founder Rosalind Russell stars in video created by former TOW CLC student
Rosalind Russell, founder of R Star Foundation, was honored recently to be asked by senior Moragh Graf to take part in a video discussing the nonprofit's work as well as its financial underpinnings.
R Star's mission is to help needy families in rural Nepal gain economic independence "one goat at a time" – but the nonprofit goes much further than that, facilitating education for children and women in a country with a 92 percent illiteracy rate in its rural villages.
Rosalind estimates that R Star has touched the lives of approximately 44,000 people since she founded the nonprofit in 2003.
Two aspects of the invitation to be videotaped surprised her, Rosalind says: "I used to give presentations at the CLC at TOW Elementary, which Moragh attended way back. She's now a senior student, so I had no recollection of her as a small child, but she remembered me. Now she is a graceful young woman who is sensitive, sweet and a pretty young thing. What a personal thrill to be remembered by such a sweet child. Guess we never know who we imprint upon, do we?"
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Moragh Graf and Rosalind Russell
Rosalind was also flattered to be asked about the financial side of her charity. "I deal with all sorts of things going on in Nepal for our school reconstruction. It takes around four hours each morning to talk with them, text style, go over documents and attempt to understand how engineers, architects and builders think, while addressing the finances and questioning every detail. You know what is interesting to me…I've realized I do know how to ask questions when prices seem too high to me. So far I have been on target…thankfully I have some logic in me."
It was this instinctive – and learned – financial acumen and the success of R Star that prompted Moragh to interview Rosalind.
"Moragh asked me about running the foundation, how we arrive at donors, as well as my challenges – and we have plenty of those. She's creating a video of the interview which at some point will be on my website (www.RStarFoundation.org)," Rosalind says. "We laughed and enjoyed our time together."
Moragh is now applying to Sonoma University and other colleges. "I was very glad to re-meet with her," says Rosalind. "I'm always grateful to those who help get our message out and raise awareness for R Star."


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A week of sunshine has got us focused on 'summer wine'. So here is our best deal on a classy Sauvignon Blanc and we are pleased to have received more of a very popular and exquisite boutique Chardonnay.
Hop Kiln (Nelson) Sauvignon Blanc 2012 – $9.99 – Sourced from one of the finest vineyards in Moutere and made by an award winning winery.
Kaimira Estate (Nelson) Chardonnay 2009 – $11.99 – We have been fortunate to have received more of this vintage. In the short time we last had it many customers came back for more. Bob Campbell gave it 4 Stars. This single vineyard, balanced, aged, oaked Chardonnay is a bargain!
Beach House (Hawkes Bay) Rose 2012 – This week $12.99. Our normal price is $14.99 and it sells elsewhere for $17 (24% off). We have tried it and like it. A true 'summer wine'.
Crossroads Milestone Series Syrah 2011 – $15.99 – The wine maker describes this as 'Beautifully complex floral profile, with a vivid array of aromas ranging from clove and spice to violet and blueberry. Sweet, spicy fruits coat the palate, giving a lovely mouth-feel. The finish is long and integrated with red currant and black olive nuances'.


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There will be no Taizé service on Wednesday, July 3, 2019.
Services in the form of the Taizé Community in France are held on the first Wednesdays of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary, as well as weekly through the seasons of Lent and Advent.
These services consist primarily of sung prayers, silent meditation, scripture readings, and intercessory prayer. Many have found these service an opportunity for renewed and deepened spiritual growth. Join us sometime!
To learn more about the Taize Community in France go here.


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Diet to Go Review 2016
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Leading a busy life, overweight and almost no free time for diets? Diet-to-Go answers your needs in a convenient home delivered solution reviewed here to help you decide to make a difference in your health, size and lifestyle.
There are several dieting programs that deliver meals of varying quality to your home so that you don't have to go to the store to buy food or prepare and cook meals for yourself. They're great if you lead a really busy lifestyle and simply don't have the free time available for the more traditional way of dieting.
Quality Meals Come at a Price
But many of these programs don't provide you with really good quality food, or at least the kind you'd want to sit down and eat at every mealtime.
Successful dieting is something we all want but often we don't see the results we aim for. This can happen for a variety of reasons, one of which is unappealing food.
Sure, you can lose weight with any one of the big name diet program brands if you can stick to their plan and not go off the rails.
But not all of them provide the best quality food. And when the food is not very appetizing, you need herculean will power to stay on the program, right?
What if you can have great tasting, appetizing and nutritious meals delivered to your home, ready-to-eat and really appealing at a price you can afford?
Would you go for it?
Diet Meals You Can Enjoy Eating
Diet-to-Go base their reputation on providing customers with the best quality, ready to eat meals that come with all the freshest vegetables and fruits to ensure a healthy, nutritious and low calorie menu. There are no:
- Processed packet foods full of additives
- Just-add-water and microwave pasta or rice meals
- Low quality microwave meals
With Diet-to-Go, you get freshly prepared and shipped meals like those you get in a restaurant (and quality to match) that taste great and most importantly give you every reason to stay on the diet and lose the weight you want to lose!
How Does Diet-to-Go Work?
There are three main menus with this program, each focused on different needs. These are:
- Traditional Menu comprising regular, appetizing, restaurant quality meals to suit the mainstream dieter's needs
- Vegetarian Menu comprising meat-free, balanced meals of superior quality with fresh ingredients that provide all the nutrition you need in a low calorie plan
- Low Carb menu comprising chef crafted meals that take all the difficulty out of eating a varied menu that is low in carbs and high in balanced nutrition.
As you can see, most of the bases are covered, so there is a great plan for satisfy the needs of most dieters. The huge variety of meals means you'll never get bored with eating them which means you can see this program through to success in meeting your personal goals.
Each plan is made up of a three meal-per-day menu providing breakfast, lunch and dinner with dessert
Support and Encouragement
Another side to this program is the excellent on-going support you receive from their team of experts. Whatever your concerns, there is help just a phone call or email away if you need it.
The team is made up of its own certified nutritionist, dietitian and health coach available to provide help and answer any concerns you may have. In addition to the experts, there is an on-going community that you can be part of to exchange ideas, tips and advice with other dieters on the program.
You can also track your own progress with their own web or smart-phone based app and you can even sync your progress with FitBit which allows you to input your daily eating activity. It's well known that dieters who track their daily progress have as much as double the weight loss success rate of those that don't.
What Does Diet-to-Go Cost?
Naturally you'd want to get a heads up on how much you can expect to pay for this great diet. The prices vary per plan and depending on whether you go for the five-day or seven-day option, with two (without breakfast) or three meal versions.
As an example, You should expect to pay less than $125 per week for the traditional, five day (weekends off) women's plan (1200 calories per day) with three meals. This price is correct at the time of publishing this article (March 2015).
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Alcolea del Río Holiday Homes - a peaceful, serene and tranquil holiday break for all the family
Alcolea del Río is a tiny municipality located in the province of Seville, in the southern Spanish autonomous community of Andalusia. It is only about 50 square kilometres in size, with slightly over 3,000 inhabitants. Staying in Alcolea del Río can give you the best of both worlds, you can enjoy a peaceful and serene holiday in this tiny municipality, but when you feel like having a city break holiday experience, you can head to the colourful and vibrant city of Seville, located just 54 kilometres away. Choosing Alcolea del Río holiday rentals is one of the best ways to enjoy flexibility, independence, intimacy and privacy while on holiday in Spain. There is a wide range of Alcolea del Río holiday rentals offering diverse amenities and facilities suitable for all types of travellers. Like elsewhere in Spain, booking Alcolea del Río holiday rentals early, especially during the high season, is strongly recommended.
Alcolea del Río Holiday Villas - the perfect destination for the history enthusiast
The Iglesia is one of the first monuments that you will see in town. Another attraction of the city is the Fuente del Comendador or Fuente Vieja (Old Fountain), remnants of an octagonal fountain built during the Roman times. Fragments of Ponsisch and Roman tiles and bricks are visible. It is interesting to note that most significant events in the history of the Alcolea del Río took place at or near the Guadalqivir River, for example the La Acena or Molinos Arabes (Arab Mills). These are flour mills consisting of three concrete buildings right in the middle of the Guadalqivir River, which represent an important aspect of the history and daily village life of Alcolea del Río. These mills are just a few hundred feet away from the houses built along the river.
Alcolea del Río Apartments - take a day trip to the beautiful city of Seville
Resting on the right bank of the Guadalqivir River is the Rock Salt or "Molino", a necropolis or monument. Another interesting site is the Cama located in La Mesa, a slightly raised or elevated part of the river. Here traces of Roman occupation can be seen. Remnants of walls and what's left of the city can be viewed as well as relics of 'Roman pottery.' Graves, presumably belonging to Roman occupants, were also dug in the area. Further down the banks of the river is the Municipium Flavium Arvense, another site of ruins belonging to an ancient city. These ruins are located in the Salo Pena of Castillejo, roughly 2.5 kilometres from the upper part of the river. Alcolea del Río is a very interesting town filled with history and stories of ancient civilisations. Staying in Alcolea del Río is a great way to rediscover its culture, history, and traditions while having that leisurely yet exciting holiday. Another peaceful, idyllic and picturesque holiday destination you may not have considered is Lake Maggiore Villas, where you can enjoy spending your holiday wandering in exotic gardens, visiting beautiful palaces or marvelling at UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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DCUniverseAficionado wrote:Spoiler:If that happens, then what will Gosho do differently?
Other than that, it's all about context and what kind of problem her reverting back to her original form would momentarily solve. Shiho's was to escape(but accidentally encountered Gin),.. Mary's could be more in line with Shinichi's usual dilemma... preventing the shrinking from being discovered. A more unique and fitting route would be that her goal will be to fight off the drugger in order to keep her daughter out of harms way(which would further emphasize her physical tendencies, like how she handled scolding her son).


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On a recent morning, Becky Settle, 55, opened her front door for an unusual party � a wig party.
On a recent morning, Becky Settle, 55, opened her front door for an unusual party � a wig party.
A dozen women from her Niceville neighborhood walked in smiling and critically tugged each other�s hair, questioning who was wearing one.
The women giggled and sat in rows of chairs arranged in the living room. Settle took �before� photos on her iPad of each guest ahead of her presentation.
�There have been so many improvements in the manufacturing of wigs in the last 10 years,� she began. Removing her own wig while she spoke, she revealed her natural hair slicked back into a tight ponytail.
She then bent her head down, slid a wig over her hair and aligned it low on her forehead before tucking her ponytail inside. Gently, she adjusted the front to blend with her hairline. After a quick tug on the sides and a slight shift left and right, she shook her hair, flattened stray strands and smiled.
In all, only 30 seconds had passed until Settle stood tall, showing off her natural-looking hairstyle.
�It�s very fast,� she said. �All you have to do is put your makeup on. Your hair is ready.�
Celebrities such as Lady Gaga and Beyonce are wearing wigs proudly these days; singer Adele even names hers. The trend has gone mainstream and has emerged as an in-home consultation business.
Women of all ages are slipping on wigs for reasons other than medical necessity. The lightweight, wash-and-wear styles offer a freedom of choice. On bad hair days or any day, wigs offer efficiency and a fresh look at an affordable price.
Settle�s passion for wigs started when she faced the dilemma of wanting a new hairstyle. Before going under the shears, she ordered one.
�I liked it so much I ordered another,� she said. �I decided if I liked it this much, other people would, too.�
She decided to launch her in-home consultation business, A New Do, with friends and neighbors before reaching out to a wider audience. She procured wigs from Godiva Secret Company Wigs, a California-based supplier, offering wigs for the �price of a haircut and color.�
Short and medium styles in reds, browns and blondes were neatly stacked on a long table next to a couple of gray wigs and one black. Full-length and handheld mirrors were close by.
Settle called Bethany Raulerson, a volunteer model, to the front. Raulerson easily slipped on Carly, a chin-length chestnut-colored cut with no fullness on top. She transitioned within seconds to Freedom in Chocolate Swirl. The versatile wig�s volumized crown had wispy layers, which settled along her neckline.
Other synthetic styles include �rooted� � dark at the root extending to lighter ends.
�The photo taken of me before and after wearing a wig helped me see, �Oh, not that one,� � said Raulerson, who owns two. �I picked what worked for me.�
Cheyenne Isenhour, a hairdresser since the late-�60s who converted to selling and customizing wigs, opened Wigs by Cheyenne in Destin more than 17 years ago. She agreed that girls and women of all ages are wearing wigs.
�Half is medical. The other half is bad hair days, cruises and unexpected company,� she said.
One client was a daughter who gave up her locks for her mother, who was undergoing treatments. Other clients included students who provided their hair for a customized wig for a teacher who had alopecia, a type of hair loss.
Women are willing to wear wigs because the synthetic formulas have changed, Isenhour said.
�The caps are lighter, the head gets air all the time � not like the old-fashioned styles.�
Her store offers more than 1,400 synthetic and human hair wigs and extensions. She said the monofilament wigs �look like it comes right out of your scalp.�
In the privacy of Settle�s home, each guest tried on multiple styles, discovering the adjustable, one-size-fits-all wigs were easy to fit.
�It feels good, very secure and not heavy at all,� Martha Woolsey said while her �after� photo was taken.
Some of the partygoers wondered about the heat of summer, but the wig-wearers said the accessory is not too hot and the wigs are weather resistant.
�On a really windy day, I was a little nervous because the wig doesn�t fit that tight,� Raulerson said. �I went into a department store, looked in a mirror and I looked good. My wig did better than my own hair in the wind.�
Settle recommended washing the wigs every two weeks if worn daily and offers a specialty shampoo. With daily wear, she said, the wigs last three to six months before looking dull. If worn only once a week, the life of the wig extends to a year, she said.
Her wigs� prices range from $149 to $319.
�Since I�ve started doing this, I�ve worn one every day,� Settle said.
Laughing, she cautioned Tedi Ockunzzi, who purchased Carly and decided to wear it out that evening with friends, �Don�t walk outside with the tag in the back showing.�
Becky said later that Ockunzzi and Carly were a big hit and the friends didn�t know.


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It has recently occurred to me that there are two main drawbacks to living one's political life in an echo chamber. The first is that in being constantly bombarded with one's own beliefs, the senses become dulled and flaccid. The second is that echoes never solidify into solutions, they just create more echoes. It disheartens me that so many of my fellow conservatives have chosen to firmly occupy space inside a political echo chamber, resisting any attempts by truth or common sense to extricate them from this vacuous crucible.
It seems that some in the conservative movement have substituted the substance of solutions for the vapidity of sweet nothings being whispered in their political ear. They seem willing to ban the torpedoes of real solutions in favor of emotionalism spoken in a language their hearts understand, but which is foreign to their intellectual sensibilities. The whisper-sweet-nothings-in-my-ear form of politics is the only explanation I can find for the popularity of candidates like Donald Trump and Ted Cruz.
Both men say the things impressionable conservatives want to hear, yet in the echo chamber there is no room for the substance of results. There is only more and more echoes, building to a fevered and completely emotional pitch as one would experience at a Grateful Dead concert. In some cases the feeding of this echo chamber is characterized as "standing on principles." As if this is always a good thing. Sometimes the principles one stands on are not the right principles, then "standing on principles" is just pigheadedness for the sole sake of being pigheaded.
Once one steps out of the echo chamber a whole world, brimming with ideas and solutions, can be realized. No more is the individual trapped in a relationship with self where political charlatans can advantage their political careers on the back of the individual's "principles." Not that principles are a bad thing, just the opposite. But principles that one never challenges are not principles as much as they are dogma. And dogma in politics is shorthand for achieving nothing.
So I would implore my fellow conservatives to look at the good a candidate does and not whether they make you feel good. Step out of the echo chamber and intellectually process new information. It is only then that you will be able to truly see reality as it exists, not how you wished it existed. It is only then that you be able to see the destruction wreaked by the whisperers of sweet nothings in your ear, and your conservatism will be even stronger and more dynamic.


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Pittsburgh Mercy Health System's Auction to Benefit Dancing Classrooms Pittsburgh runs from May 27 to June 10, 2015!
Starting on May 27, 2015, Pittsburgh Mercy Health System will be auctioning a number of fun and unique items to benefit Dancing Classrooms Pittsburgh. Dancing Classrooms is an arts-in-education program whose mission is to build social awareness, confidence, and self-esteem in children through the art and practice of ballroom dance. Your support will help to bring this important program to even more students and schools in our community.
Special thanks to our sponsors: Netsmart, Fort Pitt Capital, and TCR & Associates


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A hacker going under the Anonymous/antisec flag has spent a bit of time on the Florida Family Association servers, grabbed some data and left a nice warning with the leak of data. The dump of information and warning was first posted via ihazcAnNONz twitter account and dumped on pastebin. content/images/gallery/random2/twitter-ihazcannonz-antisec-anonymous-ohai.png the warning:
Florida Family Association feels the need to put hate at the forefront of what it stands for. Your hatred, bigotry and fear mongering towards Gays, Lesbians and most recently Muslim Americans has not gone unnoticed! Anonymous will not stand for hate and divisive vitriol to be spread across our country and whenever we can...we will stop it... FFA you managed to use your power to influence Lowe's to follow you into your racist stupor and they too will answer for that... For now, you will answer to it..as well as your unfortunate followers having personal information shared with the world so everyone can know how racist and hateful you all are. I am going to assume most of the people who receive your newsletter, email you and make donations are potentially part of the 99%. They are likely lower middle class people who have been mislead by all of your bullshit and god talk...therefor they too are unwitting victims. So I will NOT share all of the Credit Card information I got. I am though reading the emails and getting information on those who did donate to make sure they are not worthy of the scorn of Anonymous as well...if i find information such as anyone being a part of other hate groups such as the Klan or anything similar all bets are off for those people. Also, I am looking for you Steve Ensley...and I will find you. I want all of your followers to know though their information is NOT SAFE in your hands until you address your security issues.
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Independence Day Celebration at Sjain Ventures– Lets Salute the Nation
SJain Ventures celebrated the Nations 69 th Independence Day, with great enthusiasm and national pride. The celebration for Independence Day brings in a wave of patriotism among all employees. During the celebration, there was superb enthusiasm in every employee. Lots of flags and tricolor balloons were arranged for the special Read More


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A healthy and fun-filled sexual relationship is crucial for any successful relationship. However, a few mistakes can ruin your sex life. In every relationship the golden period is temporary, but with the passage of time the stress and certain issues creep up that can ruin your sex life, if you do not take the initiative at the time. You will most definitely miss a very crucial … [Read more...]
6 Lesser Known Ways to Boost Your Sex Life After 40
Life after 40 changes dramatically and the narrative of it is seldom associated with declining health and metabolism. Knees start to creak, and legs turn weak. Your aggression has become feeble, and you are no longer able to exert the tasks which you once tackled like a piece of cake in your youth, without putting in considerable efforts. But also remember that while your aging … [Read more...]
5 Penis Enlargement Myths Busted And Truth Revealed!
Penis size has been the subject of interest for both men and women for quite a long time. This is similar to how they got obsessed with physical beauty instead of the beauty of the heart and soul. Human beings have always been interested in the nuances of sex. 5 Myths About Penis Enlargement Busted And Truth Revealed! The interest in sex includes having a sexually appealing … [Read more...]
5 Foods For Enhancing Male Hormones – Must Know
Having a healthy and rocking sex life is desired by all. If the vigor in your sex life is missing, an essential and crucial part of your life goes missing too, and you tend to lose confidence. If the man does not has a large enhancement it could affect his personality and may lose his confidence. 5 Foods For Enhancing Your Male Hormones It eventually affects his productivity … [Read more...]
10 Ways To Last Longer In Bed For Men – Comprehensive Guide
One of the biggest frustrations a man can face in bed is premature ejaculation. It is highly embarrassing and disappointing to him, and it can turn one of the most pleasurable things in life into a complete mess and source of embarrassment. He won't be in a position to say sorry about it even. But men must know that while this situation can be frustrating, it is highly familiar … [Read more...]
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Denslow's illustrations lend themselves to this format because, besides being free to anyone, they have thick outlines and bright colors, allowing for easy animation—"plenty of swiping and swinging action," the review says.
The Nursery Rhymes with StoryTime app doesn't replicate Denslow's edition of Mother Goose, but it pays due respect to how his book designs integrated text and art. It's Nice that… had the ustwo developers talk about the look they wanted:
We wanted Nursery Rhymes with StoryTime to look as if it had been hand-built. To do that we literally hand-built it first out of natural media using card, paper, pencils and our hearts. Nursery Rhymes merges the illustrations of Denslow, created over a century ago, with the very latest in physics simulations. We love the fact the app appears to have been built out of a torn-up and rearranged copy of Denslow's original book Mother Goose. That was what this project was all about – blending the old school with the new school!I'm also struck by how Kirkus's review comes with screenshots and video. Review outlets have to keep up with the digital world as well, of course.


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New Video Games Due This Week
The classic 1989 Prince of Persia game gets an extreme makeover for Xbox's Live Arcade. Look for new designs and enhancements to the original's stunning action. The popular Nintendo DS game, Big Brain Academy, gets a Wii-over in the new Wii Degree. This sequel includes three multiplayer modes for up to eight players of all ages. Also premiering this week is the first of two unique Transformers games for the DS, Transformers: Autobots. Look for Transformers: Decepticons as well as Transformers: The Game next week.
Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree/Wii
Call of Juarez/PC
Chicken Shoot/Wii
Crash Bandicoot Action Pack/PS2
Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer/Xbox360, PS3, PS2, Wii, DS
Frisbee, Frisbee Golf/GBA
Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia/PC, Xbox360
Nancy Drew: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek/PC
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 2/PS2
Prince of Persia Classic/Xbox360
Raw Danger/PS2
The Sims 2: Pets/Wii
Scarface: The World Is Yours/Wii
Tenchu Z/Xbox360
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas/PSP
Transformers: Autobots/DS
Zendoku/DS, PSP
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If you'd like to grow in faith and spiritual strength over the next 90 days (or less, if you are reading this late), I'd encourage you join the challenge by heading on over to the Nineveh 90 page to read all the details about the challenge and to sign up for it. First, though, you may want to watch the video below (which appears at the bottom of the Nineveh 90 informational page). The video puts the challenge into perspective and helped temper the "I could never do this" naysayer in me.
Another thing that encouraged me to say "I can do this" was a blog post by Jamie, from Make Me a Saint, which had this helpful graphic in it:
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Also, Nicole, from Just Like Mary was kind enough to start a support group on Facebook, which encourages wives and mothers to take the challenge, while adapting it to fit whatever stage we are in while still seeking spiritual renewal and preparation.
All this worked (or rather, through all this, God worked) to make buoy up my courage to say "yes" to the challenge.
Won't you join me - in full or in part - to conquer vice and grow in virtue with the Nineveh 90? The challenge is FREE and even if taken with modifications (as I am taking it) can offer spiritual strengthening (and a healthier body and mind).
My Personal Nineveh 90 Challenge Goals
For these 90 days, I resolve to:
1. Let go of repetitive sin that I struggle with, which is between God and me.
2. Find my Brown Scapular during the 90 days, get it blessed (as I am not sure it ever was) and begin wearing it.
3. Make it to at least one daily Mass each week.
4. Get my children and I to the Sacrament of Reconciliation once a month, if not more often.
5. Participate in online Support System groups at least three times weekly and maybe form a local in-person one.
6. Build daily prayer habits to include:
- Continuing to pray a simple Morning Offering with my children and, when I am not rushed in the morning, adding a more formal one for myself.
- Praying the Angelus at least once a day, and, hopefully, building up to the traditional three-times-a-day at 6 a.m., noon, and 6 p.m.
- Continuing to pray a Rosary decade for the Living Rosary group I am in as well as at least one decade with my children daily, and, adding a full rosary (perhaps inclusive of the decade with my children) with efforts at the 54 Day Rosary Novena* (February 13 to April 7), a 33 Day Preparation for Consecration* (April 10 - Monday of Holy Week - to May 12), and a Marian Consecration* on May 13, 2017, the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima.
- Making a Holy Hour (or 20 minutes at least) once a week in front of the Blessed Sacrament and taking another 20 minutes or more a day for at-home "Holy Hour" time.
- Being more consistent with Bedtime Prayers and Blessings with my children (as they sometimes get rushed around here and should not be) and for myself.
7. Strengthen my body and mind by:
- getting regular (and increasingly intense) exercise by moving my body for 30 consecutive minutes a day on some days (walking, shoveling, jogging, etc.) and actually starting some more intense and -ugh for me - strength-training work outs on others.
- getting seven hours of sleep a night (even if not always consecutive, although consecutive is a great goal and will mandate corollary goals of getting myself to bed at a decent hour more often and also getting the children off to bed at an earlier hour than we have been lately).
- continuing to drink no alcohol, soda, or sweetened drinks.
- eating no desserts or sweets outside of feast days and Sundays.
- eating nothing between meals except fruits, seeds, or greens.
- watching no television or movies at home besides occasional news, faith-based programs with my children, and programs for my children's schooling.
- continuing to listen only to music that lifts the soul to God (or maybe I should stay starting to listen, as I listen to little music these days.)
- limiting recreational use of the computer (which I tend to do anyway) and, more importantly for me, being more cognoscente of actual time spent on computer for work, lesson planning, support and networking, etc. better balancing time online for work, lesson planning, networking, volunteering, blogging, etc. with the needs of my children, my body (sleep!), etc.
- and, since, watching no televised sports would not be a sacrifice for me at all as I do not care for televised sports, I will actually watch a televised sport with my family occasionally if they desire to watch one.*These are listed as elements, 8, 9, and 10 of the whole-hog Nineveh 90 and, truly, are some of the most important elements, I know. However, since I have never been good at formalized prayer habits like these I a committing to making an effort at these prayers and, if I fail to succeed with consistency, just picking up again with the knowledge that each attempt strengthens me for future success.
In addition, I am going to attempt fasting on Fridays and one other day a week using water, broth, and maybe some juice. However, if my body does not take to this well, I will likely add other liquids (creamed soups, smoothies, etc.) in or simply fast as outlined by the USCCB.
I know this is NOT going to be easy for me - especially the formal prayer, bedtime/sleep hours, balancing computer usage, and intensifying exercise, but, the point is not to have it easy, it is to conquer vice, grow in virtue, do penance, and make reparation.
If you, too, are taking the Nineveh 90 Challenge, I would love to hear about it!


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Muhlenberg College
Allentown, Pa.
Tuesday, April 1, 2003
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Three events rained out: Rain and cold temperatures forced the
postponement of three events scheduled for today: Baseball at home
vs. Swarthmore was pushed back to Thursday, April 3, Softball at
home vs. Dickinson was moved to Friday, April 11, and the Gettysburg
Mens Golf Invitational was postponed to Thursday, April 17.
The Mens Tennis team did play at Ursinus, breezing to a 7-0 win. Click here for box score.
by Lacie Smith 06
Recently around campus, current event conversations have been focused not so much on the NCAA Tournament and the Oscars, but more on the United States involvement with Iraq. There is much controversy over President Bushs decision to go to war with Iraq, therefore sparking various opinions within the college community. Six Muhlenberg College athletes, ranging in age from freshmen to seniors, were asked to share their thoughts on the current war.
Anthony Strachan, a senior mens basketball player from Portland, Ore., said that he felt quite strongly about the United States intervention in Iraq. Strachan said that he backs President Bushs decisions and thinks Americans should try and put their trust behind the President. He also believes that President Bush gave Iraq numerous chances to cooperate with the U.N. inspectors and to disarm, but their refusal forced American action. Its important that Saddam Hussein is removed from office. Hussein poses a threat not only to America, but to many other Middle East nations, Strachan remarked.
Robert Ascrizzi, a senior from Manhasset, N.Y., and a member of the track team, was also in support of Americas invasion of Iraq. As long as casualties can be limited and things get accomplished, the war can only be a positive thing for our world, commented Ascrizzi. He does not think that Iraq is a direct threat to the United States at the current time, but isnt sure about the future. I feel that it is only appropriate for the United States to take action and make sure that Iraq disarms, Ascrizzi added.
Gwen Doyle, sophomore womens basketball player from Pattenburg, N.J., commented that, war is a necessity to get rid of Saddam Hussein. Doyle thinks that there could possibly be better ways to go about régime change in Iraq, but feels that some action needs to be taken. At this point in time, I dont think Iraq poses a threat to us, she stated.
Mike OMalley, a freshman member of the mens lacrosse team from Wilmette, Ill., had different opinions depending on the aspects of war under consideration. I am for U.S. protection, but against the U.S. taking defense abilities away from other countries. I am for a régime change, but against fighting the war over the oil cause. I am for democratic imperialism, however I dont necessarily feel that Iraq has a culture that will accept this kind of governing, OMalley remarked. He also explained that he thinks President Bush is doing a good job with his decisions concerning the war. OMalley went on to say how the media criticize every little mistake that Bush makes and turns them into big ordeals, making it seem as though the President isnt doing his job properly. I do feel threatened by Iraqis because they will do almost anything to defend their country, he commented.
Senior softball player Meghan Woods, from Teaneck, N.J., was totally opposed to the war. George Bush is not diplomatic through his processes, Woods commented. She thinks that war is not a final resolution and it is absurd to go into war without strong allied support. At the current time, North Korea poses a bigger threat to the United States than Iraq does, she stated. Woods said that if it was up to her, she would simply let the U.N. inspectors continue their work and try to find a better resolution to the overall problem. Terrorist groups that hate America come from all over. Iraq should not be our main focus, she concluded.
Emily Gargula, a junior field hockey player from Huntingdon, Pa., offered a unique perspective on the war, as she is studying in Australia, whose commitment of troops has been very controversial. Muhlenberg has asked us to remain relatively low-profile and avoid too much war discussions or debates, just to be on the safe side because you never know who you are talking to, she e-mailed. People are interested in the American students personal opinions, but I would say that the majority of people are strongly opposed to the war. Last weekend I went to Sydney with some friends and we could still see people cleaning the graffiti that protestors wrote saying NO WAR on the side of the highest sail of the Opera House. Personally, I am proud of all of the American and Australian efforts in the war, and I believe in and support our governments decisions.
As America continues its wage in Iraq, the hearts of every Muhlenberg athlete go out to the men and women who are putting their lives on the line to ensure the safety of our nation. No matter what opinions are held of President Bush or the overall war, everyone has the same hope of universal peace in mind.
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Hi everyone,
Before I start this post I want to let you know it is about something very personal and hard for me to talk about. In fact I don't even understand what it is that I am talking about.
When I was younger I wasn't afraid of anything, I was completely fearless. I was just a normal child growing up with friends, falling out with friends and sticking up for friends. I never had a confidence issue and nothing phased me or bothered me.
It wasn't until I hit high school that things changed for me. I wasn't a popular kid, I enjoyed maths and science and wanted to learn, but I still ended up "in the wrong crowd" as my parents say. I did try smoking and I regret that massively (I suffer with severe asthma) but I thought it would help me have friends and not make me feel alone like I always did. I made the wrong friends.
We had the day off school in year 10 and one of my friends friends was throwing a house party on an estate with not the best reputation. I wanted to go so bad, I thought this is it I am going to make friends and never feel alone again. I didn't realise that there was going to be a lot of drinking going on .... and I mean a lot, people were drinking 1.5 litre bottles of cider to themselves. There was lads there and everyone knew I hadn't kissed a boy before so they kept pestering the boys to kiss me, none of them would (and I didn't want to) but my "friend" decided to tell me it was probably because I was a bit fat that no one fancied me. My heart sank and I could feel the tears filling up behind my eyes.... I told myself to stop being stupid and I went to the loo sorted myself out and came back down. The mum of the girl hosting the party had come home and kicked everyone out, which is when one of my mates decided to ring my parents and ask for me to stay at hers, at the time I thought nothing of it and wanted to sleepover. Late into the evening we got a phone call from another girl who had been at the party and she asked us to go and meet her and off we went.
I only remember parts of what happened but it was awful and I would never wish it on anyone... not even my worst enemy! A bunch of girls came flying round the corner with one of them shouting at me, saying I had called her a slag and that I thought I was better than everyone else because my parents were still together and that I wasn't I was a fat ugly cow (excuse my language). I started crying and then two girls from behind her started to hit and punch me until they knocked me unconscious.. thankfully there was a kind guy from the working mens club who helped me out. I did stay at a so called friends house that night but it turns out she wasn't a friend at all.
I feel like I have never gotten over these events. They still haunt me to this day and I don't trust anyone anymore. I wanted to ask if anyone suffers from what I am about to explain.
Sometimes when I am faced with a difficult situation (ie arguing, even with my parents, confronting people I don't know even if it is to do with work, wearing something a bit more daring) I start to cry. It doesn't instantly come on I go through phases. I start to feel a sense of dread and doom inside me, like I want to escape and be swallowed up by the earth, I then start to tense and I try to smile my way out of it but I know what is coming and I can not stop it. The tears start to flow and before long I am in such a state that my nose is blocked and I struggle to breath.. I look like and feel like I am "hiccuping" for air and there is nothing I can do. I try to breath through it but these things last for ages. Sometimes reminiscing about the crying or the incident that made me cry makes me go through the phases again.
I feel like I take everything to heart that people say and I look like a cry baby. Sometimes I cry and I feel like the whole world is wondering why but I can't explain it. Just recently I had a meeting with my bosses and things didn't go to plan ... Nothing negative was said just things to work on and the terror and fear inside me made me get into a state that I shouldn't have been in.
Does anyone else suffer with this? And can anyone help?


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Dementia Village: An interview with Eloy van Hal
In this interview Eloy van Hal explains how people with dementia live in De Hogeweyk, the Netherlands. De Hogeweyk is a village which is specifically designed for people with dementia. The residents live in small groups together, walk freely through the village and take part in regular community activities. A hairdresser, a supermarket, a restaurant, a theater, and parks give the village a typical community atmosphere. The village and the residents are frequently visited by visitors from the outside. De Hogeweyk receives a lot of attention from outside the Netherlands and its ideas are adapted in several countries. Eloy van Hal describes the challenges and benefits of living in a dementia village compared to a standard nursing home.


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Center for the Arts
201 North Riverside Avenue
(Suite A6 in Riverview Plaza)
Saint Clair, Michigan 48079
(810) 329-9576
Gallery Hours
Tuesday thru Friday
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday, 11 am to 3 pm
CLOSED Sunday and Monday
Photographs taken during the 43rd annual St. Clair Art Fair on June 28 and 29, 2014. Thanks to Fred Attebury for the Art Fair photographss . Click on a photo to view a larger version of it.
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Since 1991, Nova Foods has introduced pet foods for dogs and cats in formulations with an elevated content of fresh, deboned poultry meat, which has not been frozen, by means of its Trainer brand. We create pet foods at the vanguard, which are rigorously cruelty-free and integrated with natural, functional ingredients, and which ensure the well-being and equilibrium of our animals. The high quality of the raw materials we use, ensures products which are highly digestible, and which have an exemplary aroma and genuineness. We cover a 360° range of the market request, with over 300 products, which respond to the needs of consumers, veterinarians and breeders.


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text: GritSnSpeed 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2016 My son is 6 and playing tackle ball again this season. I was involved last year but this season I was asked to be the head coach. I'm very football savvy but have basically zero experience as a coach. We've retained a few kids from the Summer Flag league that he was in, so I'm familiar with a few of the players. We ran a split back formation there, he happened to play QB, though he'll probably play FB/HB and LB now. Thinking of going to a Wing T offense for tackle but I'm unfamiliar with that. Looks like we will have plenty of athletes though we are lacking size for lineman. I'm more curious about play calling in the sense of how much to expect them to remember/what to name the plays themselves. Love to hear feedback and appreciate any info you guys want to throw at me. I'm in the middle for what it's worth. That's the first place trophy...😎😎 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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After watching a few blaxploitation films, I'll have to say that Brotherhood of Death was surprisingly well made, well told, and fun to watch.
The movie is about three brothers that fight in Vietnam, come home, and have to fight a war of oppression on their own turf. I like how the black population was trying to get their rights back by voting and were rallying with the church, and only took up arms once the whites had turned on themselves.
I like when the main KKK guy, the assistant sheriff, corners the black brotherhood of death and is about to kill them. He gives his speech and halfway through, he's shot by a brother. Thank god, because in real life no one's allowed to give those kinds of speeches. It gave a very realistic kind of vibe.
I also love the scene where the sheriff is killed by the assistant sheriff. It's an amazing revelation that a member of the KKK would kill a white man just because he was helping a black man, and the whisper of 'Nigger lover' as he kills the man just adds an eerie feeling to the whole scene.
There is one scene in particular, a rape scene, where I was just kind of blown away. The girl is running through the trees trying to get away from her white pursuer, the gentle rustling of the trees gave it an almost magical feeling. It wasn't one of danger, but of the beauty of a girl in the forest. Very strange, but also a very wonderful scene in this well put together blaxploitation film. I'm glad I watched it.


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Altamont presents Ricky Powell
Wednesday, June 2, Altamont presents the World Famous Ricky Powell Street Photography Slide Show at the Fortune Sound Club in Vancouver. This show is FREE before 11pm, show starts at 10:30 and doors open at 9. Followed immediately by SUP? FU Wednesdays with Cherchez La Femme & J-Swing.
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Photo of Lily by Richard.
Sometimes beginning the day anxious about the number of things on your to-do list means ending the day with lots of them crossed off. Sometimes waking to a messy kitchen and piles of dishes means that all the washing in the house gets done. Sometimes minding a clinging sad baby means that you get to go for a longer-than-expected walk in the freezing cold with your favourite person. Sometimes not getting to eat lunch until four means that dinner turns out to be a delicious scavenger hunt of the fridge/freezer. Sometimes the days where you start out feeling more than a little snowed under end with calm and relaxation.
Sometimes the days where things are most unorganised end with things most organised.
Today was like that. And I am thankful for my clean and tidy house, my clean clothes, my beautiful boyfriend and those 700 words I managed to bang out on the keyboard for my essay this evening. Today was definitely a shit day turned good. I am thankful, and happy.
PS This week's /52 be a little late :)
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Xmega adapter boards for breadboarding2010/04/16
I've got a number of projects coming up that would be radically simplified by a) using ATXmega parts, and b) breadboarding a prototype. The problem is that Xmega's don't come in anything but surface-mount packages. The obvious solution is to construct an adapter board. A straight pin conversion would be a waste of effort, so adding programming headers, clocks, and decoupling capacitors is a necessity.
I posted to the DorkbotPDX list to see if anybody is interested in ordering some of these alongside my own order in the next group PCB buy (April 26th), and got one response almost immediately. As a result I'm going to tweak the boards up and make sure they're ready to go, and post them up here for comments.
The first board here is the ATxmega*A4 unit, which is a 40-pin 600-mil DIP. PDI header on the right, crystal on the left, decoupling and AVCC filter caps scattered around. Port pins are labeled as are + and -. PDI pins are accessible on the main header as well as the programming header. Discretes are all 0603 for ease of assembly, though the chip itself is a QFN (unfortunately).
The second board is a straight extrapolation of the first, designed for the larger A3 chips. It's a 60-pin 600-mil DIP with the same basic feature set.
I'll be tweaking these over the next few days, and hopefully producing a batch of them in the next couple weeks.


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Tortona is a town in Piemonte, in the Province of Alessandria, Italy. Tortona is sited on the right bank of the Scrivia between the plain of Marengo and the foothills of the Ligurian Apennines.
From the Giro site:
FOOD Parmigiano Reggiano, balsamic vinegar of Reggio Emilia, gnocco fritto (fried dough puffs), erbazzone (spinach and beet greens pie), tortelli verdi (with a spinach filling), ciccioli (crisp pork tidbits).
WINE: DOC Colli di Scandiano e di Canossa (red and white, from Malvasia, Lambrusco, Cabernet, Marzemino, Malbo and Spergola grape varieties), DOC Reggiano (Lambrusco and Lambrusco Salamino); DOC Bianco di Scandiano (Sauvignon).
The stage:
⚡ Breakaway / Fuga— Giro d'Italia (@giroditalia) May 19, 2017
🚴🚴🚴 Albanese, Brutt, Mohoric.
⏱ 1'56"
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Also news today: the withdrawal of Geraint Thomas.
May 19, 2017
On the road, another should be sprint stage. Speaking of sprints, Andre Greipel is going home tonight, not interested in struggling across the mountains to come. Thirty kilometers to go and it was under a minute. Dullest stage of the Giro so far? At this point, yes.
Just over twenty kilometers to go and the break was caught. Ten kilometers to go and still gruppo compatto. Finally, a messy sprint won yet again by Gaviria. Wow. Sean Kelly: "best sprint of the Giro so far."
La remontada de Gaviria pic.twitter.com/w2klubAQ8E— the Inner Ring (@inrng) May 19, 2017
Wine: Monsecco 2012 Colline Novaresi Nebbiolo from Dig
From the importer: There is almost a religious reverence in the Alto Piemonte for Monte Rosa, the mountain that hovers over the region, the grand eminence that protects and nurtures the region. It is visible from all points whether one is in Gattinara or Sizzano or Ghemme, an eternally white-topped mountain whose melting snows form the Sesia river that splits Gattinara from Ghemme. The soils of these hills are marked by the mineral salts and the glacial moraine from millennia of geological movement. Further, sitting in the foothills of this part of the Alps and neighboring the great lakes of Orta and Maggiore, the vines are exposed to large variations in temperature, warm days married to cool nights: an ideal ambience for the noble Nebbiolo and the other local varieties, all of which benefit from the long growing season to reach proper ripeness while maintaining a lively acidity.
Food: Gnocco Fritto
Gnocco Fritto because it is one of the Giro picks. Essentially fried bread, often served with cured meat. And what could be wrong with that? I had mine at one of my favorite SF restaurants, Delfina.
If you'd like to try making it at home, this recipe from Academia Barilla, looks pretty doable for a home cook.


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