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It is now possible to fuse glass in your microwave thanks to an ingenious Microwave kiln.
Made from space age ceramic fibre similar to the protective surface on the space shuttle these kilns are not to be considered a toy and are in fact an economic and easy way to get acquainted with glass fusing.
You can crate stunning jewellery pendants, fashionable earrings, bracelets and much more. This is one of the simplest and easy ways to fuse glass we have ever seen. A kit is available containing full instructions and everything you need to learn a craft that young adults and grown-ups can enjoy for a lifetime.
This is an opportunity to create gorgeous kiln-fired glass jewellery and embellishments in minutes using your microwave! You can fire projects up to 75mm in diameter in as little as 3 minutes. The kiln is lightweight and compact for portability and easy storage.
The kiln is designed for use with a 800-1200 watt microwave with a metal interior. The results vary according to the microwave which we recommend should not be used for food if using the microwave regularly for fusing.
* The kiln will fire fusible and dichroic glass in as little as three minutes
* It is safe and simple to use.
* Firing chamber is 80mm in diameter
* Maximum firing temperature is 1090⁰C
* weighs less than 1kg
While the kiln can be purchased separately it is a good idea to purchase the kit as it comes complete with all the essentials. Starting off this way ensures that glass fusing starts and continues as a creative, fun and easy hobby or start up business .
The kit is excellent value in that the tools, instruction and a starter amount of 90 COE glass are all included. It is worth repeating, that although this kiln is very inexpensive, it is not a toy that can be given to young children to play with but represents a serious cutting edge solution to fusing glass to make beautiful pieces of jewellery.
Simply place the kiln in your microwave and watch the transformation of your simple cut glass shapes to pieces of jewellery. It is actually that easy.
Kit includes:
* Fuseworks ™ Microwave Kiln
* Seven 50x50mm pieces of fusible glass in assorted colours
* Dichroic fusible glass in assorted colours and sizes
* Confetti glass in assorted colours 28gm
* Millefiori glass in assorted colours 28gm
* Glass Cutter
* 2 pieces Kiln Paper 14cm
* Hot Mitts Safety Gloves
* 4 Necklace bails-2 sizes, gold and silver tone
* 2 Pairs Earring Findings- gold and silver tone
* Instructions
The Instructions include advice on glass cutting and firing techniques plus a section on troubleshooting if things go wrong as they can do in the best of regulated projects.
It is a good idea to use the enclosed Firing Log to keep a record of your firing times and the results achieved. Trial and error is the best way for improving your results.
Many have used this kiln as a low cost start up to the later acquisition of a large brick kiln for volume production. You get the chance to see if fusible is your thing, before spending the thousand or so dollars for a production kiln. Makes sense!


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When I first saw Lynn, I thought she was a walking wet dream. She had just finished college and come to work for the company. At first I felt she surely had a steady boyfriend then one day I had to talk to her about a project she was working on. During our conversation I made a comment about her boy friend.
Lynn blushed and said she didn't have one. I let the comment go and waited a few days before asking her out. To my delight she accepted.
We hit off right away. It felt like we had know each other for ages. On our third date we had sex at my house and it was great. From that night on most evenings we would end up in the sack. Several times I tried to get her to spend the night but she always gave an excuse to go back to her place.
Her not wanting to stay with me after having wonderful sex was bugging me. Every time I would push the subject Lynn would get mad. One night we had been to a friends party and had more to drink than we should. After screwing our brains out we fell asleep in each others arms.
Some time during the night I awoke. I reached out for Lynn and found a wet spot where she had been. I jumped up and checked the bathroom. She wasn't there then I heard a car door close. Quickly I went to the window and saw Lynn, the moon light dancing on her nude body, she was carrying a small over night bag back to my house.
I opened the door for her and was about to turn on the light when Lynn said. Please, leave the lights off.
After kissing my lips she said. Before you ask, a bunch of questions let me explain. If what I have to tell you upsets you I'll leave. All I ask is that you respect me enough to not tell anyone else.
I nodded in agreement as my mind whirled, I could fathom what kind of secret she would have, that would change the way I felt about her. Hand in hand we went back to the bedroom. In the bedroom Lynn turned to me, her eyes darting nervously, several times she started to say some thing then she set her bag on the bed and said please just do as I ask and don't say anything. In the morning we can talk about it.
Lynn rummaged in her bag then took out what looked like a baby's diaper only bigger and laid it on the bed. Without a word she positioned her sexy hips on the diaper and pulled the front of it up between her legs.
Looking up at me she said there are pins in the side pocket, would you please pin the diaper, it's hard to do yourself.
As I knelt over her, I felt my cock coming to life. I'd often had fantasies involving pee and I found myself thinking about games we could play. I had no desire for either of us to act like a baby but I thought it would be fun to be in a very public place and pee to my hearts content without anyone knowing. Being able to do it with someone who knew what was happening was beyond my wildest dreams. Often I jerked off thinking about piss games, now I hoped that I had found my soul-mate.
Sitting back admiring my handy work, my cock was standing at attention. Lynn gasped as she looked at my and my cock. In a faint whisper she said You're not turned off by this are you. It was my turn to be embarrassed. I blushed as I glanced at my hard cock as I replied a hard cock tells no lies.
Lynn laughed, then asked me to get the plastic pants out of the bag. She held up her feet as I guided them into the leg holes then she raised her hips as I smoothed them over her diaper. Lynn then held up her arms, beckoning to me. My rock hard cock bumped into her diapered pussy mound causing Lynn to chuckle and say. "Oh dear we've got a problem . . . you've done such a nice job of getting me diapered how am I going to take care of you?" Before I could answer, Lynn was on her hands and knees beside me with my cock trapped in her delightful mouth. Her position made her left boob dangle so that her nipple was brushing on my palm. Taking that as a sign I began teasing her nipple with my fingers. Lynn moaned with delight and sucked my cock with even greater enthusiasm.
In past love making sessions I had played with Lynn's boobs and her nipples but I hadn't given it much thought. This time I noticed that she really liked the attention her nipple was getting. At one point I tugged on her nipple and she pulled back.
Thinking I was hurting her, I let go. Lynn mumbled "NO!" around my cock, as she pushed her boob into my hand. This time I grasped her nipple a little harder and pulled gently on it. Again, she pulled back, this time I held on and Lynn's sucking became more impassioned.
My cock was telling the world that I was on the verge of a big climax. Lynn's tongue tickling the underside of my cock sent me over the edge. My balls felt like they were turning inside out in response to Lynn's swallowing actions.
Lynn gently sucked the last traces of sperm from my softening cock then kissed her way up my belly to my mouth, her rock hard nipples felt like hot pokers tracing paths as they followed. Tenderly I took her into my arms and thanked her with a wordless kiss as she snuggled up to me.
In the morning I awoke to the smell and sounds of breakfast cooking. Out of habit I stopped in the bathroom to take my morning pee. As I stood absently watching my piss splash in the toilet, the events of last night popped into my mind. Visions of Lynn's diaper clad bottom came to view. I wondered if she had gotten rid of her diaper and if she had wet it. Quickly my eyes scanned the bathroom and saw no signs of her diaper or the plastic pants. My cock twitched as the thought that she might still be wearing it, it me. I shook the last drops of pee from my cock and hurried down stairs to see what Lynn was up to.
Without turning to look at me Lynn cheerfully said. "Good morning sleepy." My cock lurched to attention at the sight of her sexy butt still encased in the diaper and plastic pants I had put on her last night. I also noticed that the diaper looked a bit yellow and wet down by her crotch. I went to her and pressed my body against her back, my hard cock pressing into her soggy, diapered ass crack. I slid my hands under her apron, cupping her boobs.
Lynn turned her head to kiss me as she moaned with delight. Remembering last nights action I pinched her nipples lightly. Lynn moaned into my mouth as she cupped her hands over mine. Her body quivered then she broke our kiss.
We have all weekend, let's eat first.
Playfully I nuzzled her neck and said I would be happy to start with her. She laughed as wiggled out of my arms. In a flurry of motion she had breakfast on the table. Grinning she tossed her apron aside and sat opposite me.
The food was delicious but my eyes were busy taking in Lynn's charms. Her nipples were still hard and pointing at me as to blame me for their rigidity. I don't remember what we talked about but nothing was said about her diaper our pissing.
After breakfast I helped her clear the table and put the dishes in the dishwasher. Every time I was close to her I touched her, especially her diaper. Lynn glowed with delight at my touches.
Finished with that chore she started out of the kitchen signaling with her finger to follow. Without any hesitation I followed her sexy diaper-clad butt as she started back up stairs. About halfway up the stairs she stopped, she spread her feet slightly and squatted a bit. Puzzled I started to say something then I noticed her diaper getting wetter and some pee getting past her diaper, being held in only by her plastic panties. I thought I could even her the pee as it gushed out of her.
I almost came on the spot. She shook her hips and proceeded up the stairs.
I had never been so fuckin horny in my life. The only thing that would have been better would for her to have pissed, that close to me without the diaper. My eyes were locked onto her piss sloshing butt as she led me to the bathroom.
Stepping into the shower stall Lynn turned to me with a big grin. I see you aren't turned off by my bed wetting or my diapers. How about cleaning me up? Then we can discuss what's next.
I knelt at her feet and pealed the plastic panties off releasing a deluge of pee. I felt Lynn watching me and when our eyes met I knew that we were meant for each other. The smell of her hot pee further inflamed my lust as I unpinned the soggy diaper and let it slide her legs. My hands caressed her piss-covered legs as I stared at the remaining drops of golden pee still clinging to her pussy lips and her blond pussy fuzz. With and uncontrollable urge I grabbed her hips and began kissing and licking her pussy mound.
At first Lynn acted a bit shocked but then her fingers gabbed my head and she spread her legs to give me better access to her pussy. I knew she said something to me but the noise of my own blood racing in my ears drowned out most of it. I did hear a surprised groan then her body shuddered with a climax. I held her hips tightly until she stopped trembling then stood up. My cock bumped into her dripping pussy as I straightened my legs. Lynn moaned softly and rose up on her toes and wiggled her hips, then my cock slide in. Lynn wrapped her arms around my neck and her legs around my hips as she impaled herself on my throbbing cock.
Grabbing her ass cheeks I helped her ride my cock to a hot climax.
After playing in the shower until the hot water ran out, we dried off and flopped on the bed to resume or orgy. After another climax out lust had cooled enough for us to talk. Lynn told me that she had been so embarrassed so many times by her bed-wetting problem and that kids in school had some how found about it. She told me that now it wasn't much of a problem if she didn't drink before going to bed. Then she admitted that sometimes when she was home alone she would wear a diaper all day and had even gone out wearing one.
I asked if she was into being treated like a baby and wearing a diaper. She hesitated a minute, studying my face then she said. No, she just liked the warm feeling of her pee against her skin and the wickedness of not peeing in a toilet. I admitted to my fascination with pissing and that I had thought about pissing in public places and watching others pee. Suddenly I blurted out.
Would you think me totally depraved if I asked you to pee on me?
Lynn lay quietly on the bed next to me as my heart was in my throat. After what felt like and hour she said "Only if you will do it to me." Then like to naughty school kids we dashed to the kitchen to fix a pitcher of ice tea which we guzzled as we talked.
With the ice tea in our tummies I remembered that I had a heavy plastic drop cloth in my garage and ran to get it. When I got back to the kitchen Lynn's eyes, lit up and she giggled as she handed me a large glass of water. We drank our water as we put the drop cloth on the bed and made everything piss proof.
With the fires of lust burning hotly within us we laid on the bed and began kissing and petting. After a few minutes Lynn sat up and said. I'm about to burst how about some more to drink. I joked that my eyes were already afloat but I got up and refilled our glasses. Lynn was only able to drink half of hers before she gave me a funny look.
I think you are going to be the first to get pissed on as I can't hold it any longer. I quickly spread out on the bed and guided Lynn to kneel over me. Hotly I stared at her pussy as she reached down and spread her pussy open. At first it was just a few drops then it was like a dam broke. Her pee hissed as it gushed out. It is impossible to describe the feeling of her golden nectar as it splashed hotly on my body. I grabbed my cock and began jacking off wildly using her pee as lube. Just as her stream was weakening my come shot out of my cock hitting Lynn's legs and pussy. As the last few drops were leaving her pee hole she shook her hips and a few drops hit my face and mouth. Lynn stared at me wide eyed as my tongue snaked out and licked up those drops.
Lynn grinned and said. My turn! Then flopped on the wet bed beside me. By now my bladder was screaming for relief so I didn't hesitate kneeling over Lynn's awaiting body. I didn't know where to aim but I didn't have time to ponder the situation. My pee burst from my cock splashing on her belly then a bit on her boobs.
Lynn grabbed her boobs and offered them to my stream. Her eyes got real big as she moaned. She quivered and said my clit, my clit. Anxious to please her I aimed at her pussy. When my flow hit her clit, she moaned loudly and arched up to get more of it on her clit. She was now babbling as her body trembled. Suddenly she gasped and went stiff. She then collapsed limply. Gently I laid down with her and cuddled up to her piss-covered body. As I laid there kissing Lynn and stroking her piss wet body I thought how wrong my fantasies had been. THIS WAS TEN TIMES BETTER.
Lynn slowly opened her eyes and with a big grin whispered shall I make us some more ice tea?
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Google is now experimenting with a feature for Google Glass where users can open and view the full notifications by simply glancing at the screen. Prior to this update, whenever a notification chime was heard, users either had to nod their head or touch on the touchpad to open up the notification alert. With this update, Google Glass becomes even more hands-free and users can just look at the screen and Glass will let you know what surprises are awaiting your attention.
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New 2019 Prime Time RV Avenger ATI 24BHS
Prime Time RV Avenger ATI travel trailer 24BHS highlights:
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Imagine the kiddos hiking around the campgrounds then laughing about their adventures in this Avenger ATI travel trailer. Model 24BHS offers sleeping accommodations for 8, plus a full bathroom with a curtain on a curved track providing more elbow room. You will find full kitchen amenities inside as well as an outside kitchen where you can watch the kids play while making dinner. The single slide provides more walking around room from one end to the other end of the trailer as well as extra sleeping space. Check out this model to see how it will fit your new camping life.
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As a future with automated vehicles becomes increasingly crystallized, planners and transportation experts, are increasingly optimistic that these vehicles will create a shift in ownership versus sharing services for mobility models - unlocking opportunities to reduce congestion and pollution in urban environments.
Realizing greater efficacy relies upon accurate and computationally efficient algorithms to effectively match riders with suppliers and to manage the thousands of trips made in a city.
In a new paper, published in the journal of Nature, a team of researchers coordinated by Carlo Ratti, director of MIT's Senseable City Lab, unveil a computationally efficient solution to this problem, which they dub the "minimum fleet problem."
Helen Knight, a MIT News correspondent, provides coverage for how the research team has developed algorithms to ensure we maximize the potential future benefits from automated vehicles. Click here to read the full article.
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Mornings ALL
Well its been awhile due to some very secret planning for my sisters 40th Surprise Birthday party which went without a hitch! ( thanks to many people who were involved) so due to this I have been working on an explosion box as her card which she now has, which i will be sharing in the coming weeks..... ( i have asked her to photograph it due to her learning more about photography so it will look fantastic i am sure)
BUT i wanted to share this page:
|Pregnancy @ 39 weeks Miss Z - 2011
It has become one of my favourite at the moment - we got professional photos done of my pregnancy with Miss Z and love this picture and the quote is just perfect. I am really enjoying using rub-ons at the moment ! Have you used many lately?
i hope to share my explosion box with you soon - Happy creating though XOXOX Maryleen


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Why? Because acronyms are fun.
So here is The Official Complete Off Season Acronym Glossary, or TCOSAG.
See? TCOSAG. Laugh riot! Anyway, I'll keep adding to it as we go. You may want to bookmark this post, for handy reference.
- ASAP - As Soon As Possble (overused)
- FOB - Father of the Bride
- FOG - Father of the Groom
- MOB - Mother of the Bride
- MOG - Mother of the Groom
- MOH - Man of Honor (note: in other weddings, this might well stand for "Maid of Honor", but this is the off-season)
- OS - Off Season; can modify anything (i.e. OS-Venue, OS-Dress, OS-Bride)h
- #TheList - Tasks completed for The W Word
- The W Word - Other people say wedding all the time, I try not to overuse it
- ZOMG - ZOMBIES OH MY GOD! (I never understood why this became a thing, but it cracks me up and I'm co-opting it for this blog)


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Tents with solid floor
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Accomodations at the Kulturpark – Camping at the "Sommerwiese"
The tents in the Kulturpark are weatherproof white round tentsmade out of natural material with space for 4-5 pax. All tents have a solid floor. You just need a sleeping bag and a mat. The price for one tent is € 85 for the weekend. It's up to you if you use it alone or together with four more persons. You can rent the tents only with a weekend ticket plus camping option..
Please send your booking request via e-mail to events_ht[a]nocturnal-culture-night.de
It's not possible to book the tents via the homepage of the Kulturpark for the NCN weekend.
You get access to your tent incl. a handover certificate after showing the booking confirmation at the entry of the camp ground. You will get a clean tent… of course you have to leave it clean and in one peace. Please check out until 10am.


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Taylor Lautner 'Abduction' Premiere: What's Next for the 'Twilight' Actor (Video)
During an interview with THR, the actor, director John Singleton and Lionsgate Exec. Joe Drake talk future projects.
After more than three years of playing uber popular werewolf Jacob Black in The Twilight Saga, Taylor Lautner takes on his first action hero role in the Lionsgate thriller, Abduction.
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The Twihards will undoubtedly show their support at the film's Sept. 23 opening, but the question remains whether the actor's latest role will catapult him to leading man status.
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The Hollywood Reporter caught up with Lautner at the Abduction Hollywood premiere, where the actor discussed his next move.
"My dream is to continue to challenge myself in a wide variety for roles and genres," he told THR on the red carpet. "That's why I love this so much. It's different than anything I've ever done before and next I look forward to doing something different as well."
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Lautner made headlines for his turn as Kevin Costner's son in a Funny or Die sequel to the 1989 classic, Field of Dreams (which was released a full three years prior to Lautner's birth). In addition to a hosting gig on Saturday Night Live, the clip prompted many to wonder whether the actor would be pursuing a comedic role for his next project.
"I'm always open for a great comedy," he admitted. "I just like having fun and with comedy -- so like, Valentine's Day, Funny or Die, SNL -- I just go out there and be myself and have fun."
VIDEO: Taylor Lautner Stars in Funny or Die's 'Field of Dreams 2: NFL Lockout'
Still, the actor's comedy dreams may need to wait, as Abduction director John Singleton and Lionsgate exec Joe Drake both tell THR that their Jason Bourne-like thriller may turn into a multi-picture series.
"I know that Taylor and Lionsgate would both like to see this become a big franchise," Drake, president of Lionsgate, told THR. "We think it's our Bourne."
Added Singleton, "I think we're gonna get at least 2 or 3 movies out of this."
Singleton was also quick to note that he and Lautner discussed a potential future in comedy, saying, "privately, he and I have said -- he really wants to do something really funny."
VIDEO: 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1' New Trailer is Released
Lautner will finish out his Twilight duties as the first half of the series finale, Breaking Dawn Part 1, hits theaters Nov. 18. Part 2 is slated for a Nov. 16, 2012 debut.


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Me – After reading Lethal Affairs the word on everyone's lips is 'How tall are you?' For those of us who have not met you in person and rely on photos alone – are you really tall or is Kim perhaps quite small?
I've got to admit, I didn't see that one coming, but it sure made me laugh. For those interested, I am not tall, I'm average height. Kim's around 5'4''.
Me – 'Elite Operatives' is a rapidly expanding series. Thief of Always is due out next month (Feb, 2009), and a third in the series Missing Lynx is already in the pipeline. This must be an incredibly exciting time for you. The ideas and energy are definitely flowing. Can you tell us something about Thief, and maybe wet our appetites for Lynx?
Exciting, nerve racking, can't tell the difference most of the time. I want to give every story my best and know that I still have lots to learn, but just the thought of someone trashing my work makes me dry heave. Being a writer yourself, I'm sure you know what I mean.
One thing I can tell you about this series as a whole is that I have dropped subtle hints in every book that tie things together and forecast events/characters to come. Thief of Always presents a new yet familiar operative, Mishael/ aka Allegro. (She was first mentioned in Lethal Affairs). Her mission is to steal a precious Arabic stone from Dutch Countess Kris van der Jagt and return it to the Arab world in exchange for intel on an imminent attack against European targets. The problem is, she's not the only one out to steal the diamond. Arab terrorists and German Neo Nazis are after the same target. The story takes place all over Europe and the Middle East.
Missing Lynx is with yet another op. When a sadistic serial killer known as the Headhunter resurfaces, a government blunder forces the Elite Operatives Organization into action. Operation Mask falls to Lynx. She has the determination, skills and most importantly the right profile, but her youth and lack of experience in the field could put more than the mission in jeopardy.Her search takes her deep into the jungles of Vietnam, where she must battle not only the ruthless purveyors of the international skin trade, but also her growing feelings for a mysterious mercenary with her own agenda for the Headhunter.
Me – How far do you see the Elite Operatives series going? Is there an over all game plan? Will it be exclusive for your writing career or can we expect to see you diversify into standalones, perhaps dipping back into the Elite universe from time to time?
How far the series will go really depends on the publisher but I'd like to stay with it until I feel it's ready to put to bed. I'd hate to stretch it until breaks.
I would like to write some standalones, but timing is everything. I guess I'll get to that when I don't have to worry about interruptions.
Me – The other thing I wonder about is how do you and Kim collaborate? Is there a clear designation of roles and responsibilities or do you mix and match? What do you think are the special skills required for a successful collaboration, and why do you think we don't see more of them? Also what happens if you disagree, do you wrestle, play rock scissors paper, how do you compromise on points of difference? Is it even an issue?
This one appears to be a very popular question. No role playing required, besides I hate labels J. But seriously, we both do what we enjoy and are best at. I have the stories plotted out and the characters fleshed out by the time we start a book. As for the writing, I do almost all the dialogue, action scenes and character insights. Kim does most of the setting detail and IMO kicks ass at it. But regardless of who writes what, we always edit each other to make sure that we have a consistent voice throughout. My style can be quite masculine and Kim's voice softens it up.
I can only speak for myself. I know it's probably different for other writing duos. But the reason that Kim and I enjoy this collaboration so much is because we're also good friends with a high degree of mutual respect. We never let pride or PMS get in the way and although I do the plotting, if Kim has a better idea or thinks something doesn't work, I delete it no questions asked and come up with something else.
Writing intrigue can be quite intense because the plots are complex, which means that sometimes I need to trash a days work and start over. Kim wasn't a happy camper the first time around, but she quickly came to realize that it was all for the best. She still gives me the evil eye now and then, but I usually say something stupid to make her laugh and we move on. I gotta say, we generally laugh a lot and it makes writing together a true pleasure.
Me – Looking at your web site http://www.xeniaalexiou.com photography plays a major part in your creativity. Your writing is also very visual, and you have stated you are a meticulous planner before you start a book. Do you see any parallels in your approach to text as well as image? Is your method of composition unique to yourself, or to the medium you happen to be working in? An whether you are working with words or imagery does the end result stimulate you equally?
The angle you choose to take a picture from is very often what makes a picture unique. It's what makes it your POV. I try to be original with where, when and how I go about a story the way I do with photography, but I have to admit the old cliché is absolutely true. A picture IS worth a thousand words and maybe more. I find writing exciting because I get to form people and worlds, problems and solutions. I find photography exhilarating because in many ways, it forms me.
Me – A quick glance at your biography on http://www.xeniaalexiou.com tells me you share your home with two extraordinary Shepherds, Athos and Noah. An admirable act of generosity given the depletion of traditional rural occupations in modern agricultural Europe. Apart from collecting trades people on your travels, what are you favourite memories/places from all your wanderings and how much do you use as research for your writing?
What can I say, I'm a sucker for all animals, but dogs in particular.
I don't think I have a favorite memory or place. All countries have something different and beautiful to offer. Both in landscape and people. Besides imo favorite memories don't necessarily have to be the most pleasant ones, but I do treasure them because they've taught me something.
What I write has mostly been inspired by my travels. It's also why I like to keep the locations international. This world is so diverse and for whatever reason I feel the need to take the reader along and show them some of what I've seen. One of my characters put it best when she said, "I've seen the beauty and the beast that hides within".
Me – You are more than welcome, Xenia. It's been great fun and thank you for the insights. I'm looking forward to Thief this February, and be sure to let us know when Lynx heads off to the printers.
Me – So, my final question is if you were an Elite Operative on a top secret mission what would your code name be and what special skills would you possess?
Hmmm good one. Kim says I should go with Jaguar but maybe your blog readers can come up with something better. Let me know if they do.
As for skills, I think I'd go for singing my targets into submission or until they lose their will to live and jump off a building. Whichever comes first, I'm easy that way. And yup, I suck that bad.
Gill thanks so much for the spot light blog and please find a way to bring Ginette back. For those of you who haven't read GEM, Ginette is a wonderfully funny character and the book had me in stitches from beginning to end. Well done Gill, I can't wait to read your next.


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Dr Peter David Bray
PhD, MEd, BEd.
Peter is a Senior Lecturer and leads the Counselling programme in the School of Counselling, Human Services and Social Work at the University's Epsom Campus. Prior to his appointment in Auckland, Peter was an Associate Professor at the Eastern Institute of Technology in Hawke's Bay where he was a Principal Lecturer in Counselling for eight years. Before this Peter was a school counsellor and the director of a student services centre at Mangere College in South Auckland. Much of his earlier career was spent teaching Drama and English in the United Kingdom.
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Currently, Peter's research and writing in counselling and psychology concern themselves with exploring the position of individuals, clients, and patients who are challenged by crises or who might be encountering personal losses. Peter is also interested in the role that spiritual dimensions of experience play in post-traumatic growth. In addition he has a very keen interest in theatre and performance, which sometimes influences his work more than it should.
Selected publications and creative works (Research Outputs)
- Bray, P. (2017). The hero-journey, Hamlet and positive psychological transformation. Journal of Humanistic Psychology10.1177/0022167816689357
- Bray, P., & McLean, L. (Eds.) (2015). At the Crossroads of Crisis and Opportunity: Interdisciplinary Conversations. Oxford, England: Inter-Disciplinary Press. Pages: 342. Related URL.
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2292/27604
- Bray, P., & Borlescu, A. M. (Eds.) (2015). Beyond present patient realities: Collaboration, care and identity. Oxford, England: Inter-Disciplinary Press. Pages: 194. Related URL.
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2292/29283
- Bray, P., & Casal, T. (Eds.) (2014). Beyond diagnosis: Relating the person to the patient – the patient to the person (1st). Oxford, England: Inter-Disciplinary Press. Pages: 208. Related URL.
- Bray, P. (2013). Bereavement and transformation: a psycho-spiritual and post-traumatic growth perspective. Journal of religion and health, 52 (3), 890-903. 10.1007/s10943-011-9539-8
- Bray, O., & Bray, P. (Eds.) (2013). Voicing Trauma and Truth: Narratives of Disruption and Transformation (1st). Oxford, England: Inter-Disciplinary Press. Pages: 316. Related URL.
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2292/27561
- Bray, P. (2010). A broader framework for exploring the influence of spiritual experience in the wake of stressful life events: Examining connections between posttraumatic growth and psycho-spiritual transformation. Mental Health, Religion and Culture, 13 (3), 293-308. 10.1080/13674670903367199
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2292/27674
- Bray, P. (2008). Counselling adolescents when 'spiritual emergence' becomes 'spiritual emergency'. New Zealand Journal of Counselling, 28 (1), 24-40. Related URL.
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Well...you know the rest!! I'm happy to report that I'll be heading to the city of lights (or city of sin - whichever) this weekend for my anniversary. Can I get a whoot whoot? Thanks. I promise I will have lots of fun pics to share next week. We've decided this is going to be our tradition...to go to Vegas for our anniversary! Well, it is where we met. It is where we got engaged. And it is where we got married. Not at a drive thru chapel, tho. I LOVED living and working there, but when we decided to start a family...it was not exactly the place we wanted to do it in (sorry for anyone who might be from there!). Ok...so now you know what I'M up to. What are YOU up to? Any fun plans for the week/weekend? Puddle jumping, anyone? Man...this weather is crazy. I totally love it, but I am getting a little depressed. I need bright light to keep me peppy!
Time for some sharing. How about this...
Is she not the cutest thing in her hot pink scrapbook shirt? This is Jennie O. She is one of the fabulous 911 girls and also happens to teach at the store. She is the FLOWER POWER queen. You all should look into her classes...she is very talented. She also knows how to create a mean paint can, mail box and even canvas. Really...you must come in and look at her samples. She ROCKS! And if you see her working, give her some love...a hello will do!! ( Hi Jennie )
And for some really cool layouts.
this was created by Dania. Isn't that the cutest? She loves her SPURS, too. Fun stuff!
And this one is from our customer Tammy...she loves to crop at the store when she can. She put together this layout just last weekend and then she adhered it to a 12 x 12 canvas. It's beautiful and deserves some love. Thanks for sharing Miss Tammy. **I totally love the bird, the H.S. Ghost Butterfly and big flowers**
If some of you have been in the store lately (for those of you who haven't...what are you waiting for????), you've probably seen the Zutter products. It's also known as the Bind-it-all system. So cool and probably a little intimidating. That's where I step in. Or more like I will tell you where to go to learn more. PUNCH...BIND...ENJOY. You can make your own mini books, big books, you name it. Creating Keepsakes has an online video gallery that will demonstrate exactly how this sweet little thing works. Here ya go...
If you are interested or have questions...please call the store and they will be happy to tell you more about this amazing new product.
And finally...I will leave you with a picture of my daughter, who I'd like to say takes after me!! She not only loves to draw and color for hours and hours (that was me when I was little), but she has an appreciation for beautiful flowers. This is her just a few days ago while we were out for a walk. She stopped, got down and stared and said..."look at these beautiful flowers, mommy!" Man do I have a mini-me!
Have a GRAND week...can't wait to take a few hundred pictures in Vegas! Adios my friends...


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Residents continue to think the city is a great place to live, work and raise a family based on results from the 2017 citywide survey.
Overland Park works with the ETC Institute to conduct citywide surveys of residents. These surveys measure residents' level of satisfaction with municipal services, programs and amenities. The data is used for continuing analysis and comparison with previous survey results and ETC benchmarks. In 2016, more than 1,700 residents provided feedback through this survey.
City Services
Most of the residents surveyed were highly satisfied with City services. In particular, residents shared highest levels of satisfaction in the following areas:
- Public safety
- Parks and recreation
- Code enforcement
- City maintenance
- City leadership
- City communication.
Some residents expressed they would like more emphasis on:
- maintenance of city streets, buildings and facilities, and
- flow of traffic/congestion management on major City streets.
Almost 100% of residents responding believe the City of Overland Park is an "excellent" or "good" place to live, raise children, and work.


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about L&L COnsulting
Laura Kalef and Lydia Beck are Occupational Therapists passionate about improving mental health in the workplace. Occupational therapists (OTs) are regulated health care professionals who work with individuals and organizations to enable engagement in meaningful, purposeful lives. OTs have a functional, holistic lens, enabling occupations by considering the individual (physical and mental health components, roles, responsibilities, etc), the tasks and roles they wish to complete, and the physical and social environment in which they live and work.
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LAURA Kalef
Laura is an innovative, warmhearted, and dynamic occupational therapist, passionate about creating systemic change around mental health. Laura obtained a Bachelor of Science degree with Honours in Kinesiology from McGill University and a Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Toronto. Laura has conducted research on disability and equity in the workplace, as well as employer's perspectives on the new Canadian National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace. To take care of her own mental health, Laura coaches swimming, practices yoga and enjoys relaxing with a cup of tea.
Connect with Laura on LinkedIn here.
LYDIA Beck
Lydia is a highly motivated, enthusiastic occupational therapist, who focuses on working with others so they can live purposeful, meaningful lives. Lydia completed her undergraduate degree at Queen's University, where she obtained a Bachelor's of Arts (Honours) in Psychology and Drama. She completed her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto. Lydia has diverse professional and volunteer experiences working with individuals of all ages with physical and mental health challenges. In her spare time, Lydia sings in a choir, practices yoga, volunteers for Camp Oochigeas, and cooks delicious meals.
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A villainous team-up, treachery, and family drama await us with this weekend's big movie releases. We take a closer look at what's hitting cinemas this Friday, 5 August 2016:
Suicide Squad
Release date: Friday, 5 August 2016
While the first half of 2016 has appraised the good guys of the superhero world, Warner Bros are moving in a slightly different direction, throwing together the most infamous DC villains for David Ayer's take on the Suicide Squad. The film follows the likes of Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), Deadshot (Will Smith), Rick Flagg (Joel Kinnaman) and Killer Croc (Adewale Akkinuoye-Agbaje), amongst others, who are forced to carry out dirty work for the government. Even Ben Affleck's Batman from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice makes an appearance, and The Joker (Jared Leto) enter the frame, adding another arc to the bigger DC cinematic universe set to unfold over the next couple years.
Reviews haven't been too kind to the big supervillian mash-up; we got the chance to see the film and had mixed feelings about it too. You can read our full Suicide Squad review here.
Our Kind of Traitor
Release date: Friday, 5 August 2016
Ewan McGregor, Stellan Skarsgård, and Damian Lewis head up this thriller about a British couple who become complicit in a Russian magnate and notorious money launderer's plans to defect while on vacation in Marrakech. Precariously suspended between the Russian Mafia and British Secret Service, the couple is now unsure who to trust as the businessman leads them on a dangerous journey through Paris, the Swiss Alps and London.
The Meddler
Release date: Friday, 5 August 2016
If you're looking for some laughs this weekend, The Meddler looks to be the light-hearted comedy to deliver just that. J.K. Simmons, Rose Byrne, and Susan Sarandon all star in the film about Marnie (Sarandon), a lonely and heartbroken widow, who moves across America from New York City to Los Angeles to be closer to her daughter, Lori (Byrne), following the death of her husband. Relocating in the hope of starting a brand new chapter, she begins interfering with Lori's life, only to meet a number of people who are in need of her special skill set.
My Father's War
Release date: Friday, 5 August 2016
My Father's War is a South African film which follows a young man who is constantly at odds with his father, a veteran of the South African Border War. When he starts having dreams about meeting his father at his own age as a combat soldier during the Border War, his life is turned upside down. Now armed with new insight and empathy for their difficult relationship, there's renewed hope for some form of father-son reconciliation.
What movie are you most excited for this weekend? Let us know in the comments below and tweet us @MenStuffZA!
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Wednesday, January 6, 2010
7 comments:
- Allie said...
I WISH!!!!!!!! But I have been doing that an awful lot lately, lol. Can't believe those temps in your area!
- January 6, 2010 at 10:18 AM
- CC said...
Exactly what I plan on doing today..stay warm!!
- January 6, 2010 at 10:35 AM
- Pat said...
I did that for several days last week when I wasn't feeling well...would just get a shower or hot bath and change to a new pair before I went to bed at night. LOL
- January 6, 2010 at 1:51 PM
- Valerie@travelingthrough2 said...
What a good idea!
- January 6, 2010 at 3:46 PM
- Shari @ My Cottage of Bliss said...
Yep, if you are hibernating from the cold (like me) you might as well be comfortable! Are you believing how COLD it has been here!? The heck with moving to "Hooterville." I think I need to move farther south!
- January 6, 2010 at 5:54 PM
- Vicki said...
Sounds like a perfect day, Jocelyn!! It has been very cold here in Central Texas, too. I loved your teapot set that you received for Christmas. This is the perfect weather for a cup of tea. Stay warm and cozy, my friend, and enjoy the rest of your week! Vicki
- January 6, 2010 at 6:29 PM
- Duchess of Tea said...
Hello darling, I do hope you had a wonderful time ringing in the New Year and that 2010 turns out to be the best year of your life, followed by many more.
Love & Hugs
- January 7, 2010 at 2:43 PM


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Ariake Frontier Building where the Servcorp is located is directly connected to Tokyo Big Sight via 2nd floor corridor. From this location with such great access, we will be delivering to you some exciting topics related to Tokyo Big Sight and the exhibitions.
In this very first article, we would like to introduce to you the Tokyo Big Sight itself.
Originally, it was built as Tokyo International Trade Fair Commission in Harumi, Chuo-ku in 1956. It then moved to the current location in Ariake, Koto-ku back in 1996. Being operated by the company K.K. Tokyo Big Sight, it has come to be widely known as "Tokyo Big Sight" over the years.
In this photo, you see the architecture shaped like up-side-down pyramids. This is this central meeting tower, connecting West and East Wings in the center. If you have been here, you must have felt that walking from one end of the building to the other end is quite exhausting because of its size!! Even to us energetic Servcorp staffs, it's quite difficult to remain bright and cheerful after a long day of visiting the exhibitions.
Have you ever wondered how large Tokyo Big Sight is?
You keep walking…
You keep walking…
and walking… but never get to the end of the building.
As of 2016, Tokyo Big Sight is currently the largest convention center in Japan and the total exhibition area size is 80,000 square meters. Surprisingly, Tokyo Big Sight ranks 70th in the world when it comes to the size.
Ranking #1: Hanover Fairground, Germany
Ranking #2: Messe Frankfurt, Germany
Ranking #3: Fiera Milano Exhibition Center, Italy
Hanover Fairground actually has the total exhibition area size of 490,000 square meters. It's not easy to imagine the facility six times as big as Tokyo Big Sight, is it?!
Let's look at the ranking by countries.
Ranking #1: USA (Total 6.71 mil. square meters)
Ranking #2: China (Total 4.75 mil. square meters)
Ranking #3: Germany (Total 3.37 square meters)
These countries seem to strategically invest into the trade show business.
What would be the motivation and reason behind such investments?
Let's look at the characteristic of exhibitions.
1. Buyers travel from all over the world for the purpose of doing business
2. Negotiation and transaction can be done on the spot (It is the way to make sales!!)
3. Over thousands of competitors gather together in one place
4. The same trade show happens at the same place at the same time of the year
5. It's a great place to gather the latest information of the industry
Let me summarize by saying that the trade shows are the place where PEOPLE, MONEY, and INFORMATION come together. They are the crucial ingredients of the successful business, aren't they?
We will continue to unfold the attractive features of the trade shows in the future articles, so stay tuned!!
Here is the list of upcoming major events at Tokyo Big Sight.
Whether you are coming as an exhibitor or as a visitor, please stop by at Tokyo Big Sight.
We have meeting rooms and co-working space available for you!!
Aug. 12~14, 2016: COMIC MARKET (Exhibition and sale for DOJINSHI)
Aug. 30~Sep.1, 2016: Gaishoku Business Week 2016(Japan's Largest Restaurant Business Show)
Sep. 1~3, 2016: Japan Jewellery Fair 2016 ( International jewellery trade fair for the upcoming Christmas and year-end retail season)
Sep. 7~9, 2016: The 82nd Tokyo International Gift Show Autumn 2016 ( The Largest Trade Show in Japan)
Sep. 13~16,2016: Logis-Tech Tokyo 2016 ( Japan's Largest Exhibition for Material Handling & Logistics)
Sep. 22~25, 2016: JATA Tourism EXPO Japan ( The Word's Leading Global Comprehensive Tourism Event)
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In this post, J discusses success they have had with the use of arts based research techniques and the teaching of science via artistic representations.
For as long as I have memory, I've always been captivated by music and stories. While many of my tastes have shifted and changed throughout my life, one constant has been an insatiable desire for collecting and creating music, stories, and musical stories in every way I can and from as wide a variety of sources as I possibly can. As I've written before on the Society for the Study of Symbolic Interaction music blog, these interests often find voice in my research and teaching. In my research, for example, I seek to integrate the stories of respondents into scientific and public discourses related to social inequalities, movements, and developments. Similarly, I often use the stories of others – and my own – as well as countless musical examples to introduce students to the diversity of contemporary experiences, the methods whereby arts capture broader social patterns whether we notice or not at the time, and the ways the arts often provide the only voice for populations marginalized in religious, scientific, and / or political traditions at a given time or place.
While I have long utilized arts – especially stories and music based – to teach and enhance my research, it wasn't until the last year that I came into contact with a broader pedagogical and methodological tradition and community of scholars engaging in similar works. Arts based research, as its often called, is a research and teaching tradition that seeks to bring scientific insights to broader audiences and bridge gaps between varied ways of knowing by utilizing artistic mediums to convey scientific findings to audiences of varied sorts. As Dr. Patricia Leavy notes in Method Meets Art, this type of work seeks to translate data, findings, and complex theoretical debates into more readily and easily accessible conversations for students, colleagues, and broader audiences who would benefit from such knowledge, but may not be as well versed in the technical or official languages of peer reviewed journal articles and texts. Further, as Dr. Nowakowski and I have noted in previous publications drawing on teaching evaluation studies and experiments by others, the translation of data into stories and other narrative forms often increases student and public engagement with materials and allows potential learners to personalize important findings and theories in ways that make them salient in their lives beyond classrooms.
It was with these approaches in mind that I began utilizing artistic works in my classes as a way for students to apply theories and methods from journal articles to examples they might face in their own lives. For example, I utilize offerings from the Social Fictions Series to translate social scientific concepts and issues into opportunities for students to engage with and consider the ways such things play out in their own lives. When discussing class dynamics, for example, I may have students look at American Circumstance and other novels exploring class dynamics in the lives of characters from the same socio-demographic backgrounds as my students. Similarly, when discussing social justice and things students might do if they are interested in promoting justice in society, I may have them run through one of the plays in ReView or other anthologies of such work to think about planning, strategy, and the reactions of others to such endeavors. Further, in recent months I've begun incorporating poems, songs, and stories colleagues of mine have composed about specific social events and movements as well as publishing my own first research based novel – Cigarettes & Wine – concerning Queer experience in the south. In all these and more cases, my incorporation of more artistic representations of data, findings, and theories has in each case facilitated even more student engagement, student discussion, and student investment than other methods I've attempted over the years, and in many cases, students have returned long after such class meetings to further discuss the works and talk about sharing these works with friends and families who – in many cases – never took much interest in the purely academic materials from the classes.
These experiences have led me to think more and more about the utility of arts based research and the teaching of science through the arts – especially in a social context wherein narratives and stories often carry more weight among many population groups than any raw data seems to be able to. As such, I wanted to use this space today simply to encourage others to think about the possibilities of arts based research within and beyond classrooms, and the ways such efforts might enhance attempts to engage and motivate students concerning complex and often socially and politically important topics in our world today.


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Ecovision Asia is a 14-year established environmental events and education organization based in Hong Kong. We work with companies, schools, NGOs and government to develop educational programs, public awareness campaigns and events that support environmental responsibility and sustainable development. In 2012, Ecovision Asia launched a sister company, Ecozine.com, to provide Asia-Pacific consumers with news and entertainment focused on smart, sustainable lifestyle choices.
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I'm using a line from one of my favorite poems, The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock by T.S Eliot: I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each.
The first images that come to mind are sailors getting traditional mermaid tattoos and the Norman Rockwell painting of the fisherman who has caught a mermaid. Both have to do with men from the land and women from the sea. I'd like to use that relationship to inspire this project: maculine/feminine; hard/soft; earth/water; land/sea.
More mermaids. Figureheads on ships come to mind. Maybe I have a mermaid in silohuette on either side of a border with the text in the middle? I love the wave treatment on the tattoo with the little boat.Beyond tattoos, I think of art deco when I think of mermaids and this poem. The organic, flowing shapes and borders really lends itself to water, hair, anything aquatic. Maybe the figureheads in a design like the one below with the tiger & lion?
Here are some lettering styles that may lend themselves to this project. I still think I want to go with a masculine-feminine-masculine order.
OK, so I need work on my spacing
Here are my first thumbnails. I've got an illustration background so I can't help myself and I've got mermaid drawings everywhere. I think the 3rd one on the top row might be too literal. I like the one in the very middle, and maybe the one to the right of it.
Or this sketch?
FINALLY... my 1st sketch based on a thumbnail. I like the overall design, the lettering needs some work. I think the word "Singing" looks wonky. I'd like to do 2 more sketches based on other thumbnails but I need to pick up the pace!


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How Many Matches? – W' & Anaerobic Capacity
Since taking the plunge and investing in my Stages Power Meter, I have spent a substantial amount of time working on taking all this new data and understanding it so that I can use it to improve.
A big part of this 'new data' and a term thet keeps cropping up is something called W' or Anaerobic Capacity. This post basically follows my research into W' and my pathway to understanding it and what to do with that knowledge. I have decided to publish it in the hope that it will also help other cyclists out there.
Burning Matches?
The amount of W' or Anaerobic Capacity as is sometimes called can get complicated, so when describing it, many people refer to W' and it's balance as how many matches a cyclist has because it makes for an easy way to visualize the concept:
Basically it goes like this: You have this reserve of energy stored up that gets used when you perform an effort above your Critical Power threshold (similar to functional threshold power (ftp) or the maximum power you can sustain over a long period of time). This reserve takes a long time to replenish and only does so during lower intensity efforts or rest. Thus in a race or hard training ride, you only have a certain amount of 'matches' that you can burn before having nothing left.
Monod and Scherrer
This reserve of W' energy (or your W' balance) can be represented in graph form and was first modeled by Monod and Scherrer back in 1965:
The graph above plots the peak power outputs in a range of durations and produces the very typical curve shown. So what it tells us is that as time increases the maximum amount of power you can output decreases until you get to a point where in theory you can sustain a given power indefinitely. In reality it will drop off again as you will need nutrition and sleep etc!
This point where it levels out is your CP (Critical Power or Anaerobic Work Capacity) and so if we draw a horizontal line here along the time axis, the amount of energy in the graph above this level (coloured in light green) is your reserve of W' (W'bal).
So How Many Matches?
So how much of this W' energy do you store? – Well, I came across this very interesting article on pezcyclingnews.com that explains just how much W' we have using the figures taken from experiments carried out by Skiba et al in 2012:
After experimenting with subjects performing intervals above their Critical Power threshold, they were able to establish that the size W' in their test subjects varied from around 14 to 28 Kilojoules (kj), with an average of 21 Kj.
Doing the Maths:
- A Kilojoule is equals a thousand joules
- A joule is equal to watts x seconds (J= W x s)
Therefore in the article it states that if you are putting out 333W for 3 seconds you've used 999 joules (which is basically 1 Kj).
So the article suggests that if we use the average according to Skiba, it means that we only have about 21 of these efforts in us, which if added together it means just about a minute at this intensity.
I think you will agree this is not very much and I don't know about you, but to me does seem less than what I can actually achieve.
For example I have one particularly hard sprint training session that I do that involves me doing 12×20 second maximal sprints where I put out a lot more than 350W. Thus according to the figures above, I should only be able to do about two of these efforts before my W' is exhausted?
So to me this means that either I have a much larger W' than average, my maths is wrong, or perhaps I am forgetting something:
Recovery!! – If I am not mistaken, I think this discrepancy is at least partly explained by the recovery time in-between the intervals, where even though my W' replenishes slowly, it is enough for me to repeat the interval many times and this is exactly why we do interval training. Breaking down hard efforts into smaller bite sized chunks that we can repeat many times.
If you take a look at the main image above of the data taken from a tough interval workout and analyzed on Golden Cheetah, the graph demonstrates the drop of my W' reserve (red line) as I performed the hard intervals way above threshold (yellow line is power output) and just how slowly this reserve replenishes during the easy recovery periods.
Matches => Rechargeable Batteries
This recovery and replenish aspect of W' is why instead of matches, I like to think of it like a rechargeable battery that you are carrying. Every time you perform an effort above your FTP, you use this battery, but drop below it and you slowly charge it up again.
Maths Still Incorrect?
So what if there is no recovery time? If I take my 5 or even 3 minute peak power data for example and 'do the maths' again using the equation above, the total amount of Kilojoules I use is way more than the average or even maximum amount stated given by Skiba.
I could be wrong here and they do not mention it in the article on pezcyclingnews.com, but my explanation is that we are only supposed to use the energy above your Critical Power threshold (CP) in the equation when talking about your W' balance?
So the amount in joules of W' reserve used in any effort above your CP would be ((W-CP) x s). Divide the result by 1000 to get the amount in Kilojoules (Kj).
If I do this with my data, then the equation begins to work again and makes more sense.
W'Prime & Golden Cheetah
When trying to understand W' better and then how to analyze and use it within your training and races, I found this instructional video to be extremely helpful:
Also note that the creator of this video who has worked on implementing W' into Golden Cheetah, Mark Liversedge also has an excellent blog post where he goes over in great detail the science behind W' as well as W'bal its implementation and optimisation. This along with the video above has really helped me to understand it and I feel is well worth reading over.
Building a Better/Bigger Battery
Phew, I think I have got it no.. hope you have as well! So now that we have all this information, the question is how can we use it in our daily training and racing?
Small Battery
I think it firstly it is very important to understand and remind ourselves that our W'bal or store of anaerobic energy is not very big at all and that it is important to conserve as much of it for the critical moments in a race. I don't know how often I see strong but inexperienced cyclists make countless but obviously fruitless attacks in a race and use up much of the W'without any chance of it resulting in a victory.
Your strategy should always be to conserve W' energy as much as possible until you make decisive moves.
Unless you are specifically training on reducing your recovery time, when riding intervals in training where you want to really work on your W', it is important to fully recover between efforts so that replenish your W'bal. This ensures that your next interval will also be a quality effort.
Work on Raising your threshold (CP or FTP) – Skiba et al also showed that if you have a higher VO2max would recover and recharge their W' battery quicker than those with a lower CP. They thought that this was down to the bigger gap between their CP and recovery power. So essentially those with a higher threshold have a bigger reserve or more time spent in recovery or recharge mode.
Skiba,et al: "Modeling the Expenditure and Reconstitution of Work Capacity Above Critical Power" Medicine & Science in Sport and Exercise, 2012


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D&C 124: 141 And again, I say unto you, I give unto you Vinson Knight, Samuel H. Smith, and Shadrach Roundy, if he will receive it, to preside over the bishopric; a knowledge of said bishopric is given unto you in the book of Doctrine and Covenants.
D&C 124: 141 And again, I say unto you, I give unto you Vinson Knight, Samuel H. Smith, and Shadrach Roundy, if he will receive it, to preside over the bishopric; a knowledge of said bishopric is given unto you in the book of Doctrine and Covenants.
Roundy, Shadrach, first Bishop of the Sixteenth Ward, Salt Lake City, Utah (from 1849 to 1856), was born Jan. 1, 1789, in Rockingham, Windham county, Vermont. When about twenty-five years old he married Betsy Quimby, of Essex county, Vermont, who bore him ten children—four sons and six daughters. He moved with his family to Onondago county, New York, and there heard of the gospel being revealed to Joseph Smith. In the winter of 1830-31 he left his home and traveled on horseback to see the Prophet Joseph, who then resided at Fayette, Seneca county, New York. After having an interview with the Prophet, he was baptized and became an honorable member [p.643] of the Church. His wife and those of his children who were old enough also embraced the gospel about the same time. April 16, 1836, in Kirtland, Ohio, where the main body of the Church was then in conference assembled, he received a license to preach the gospel, having previously been ordained an Elder. Subsequently, he removed to Missouri, where he shared with the Saints in their persecutions, and afterward located temporarily in Warsaw, Ill. About the year 1840 he removed to Nauvoo, where he served as captain of police. In times of imminent danger and persecutions he acted as special guard around the person of the Prophet Joseph. On several occasions he was on duty without intermission, for many days and nights, without sleep or rest. His love for the Prophet was so great that he would have given his own life freely in defense of his beloved friend and brother. On one occasion, when the Prophet had been forewarned that he was in danger, he sent for Bro. Roundy and told him to pick a trusty man to be on guard with him at his house, as a party was coming that night by water to kidnap him. Bro. Roundy selected Josiah Arnold and placed him on guard at the gate, with orders to admit no one, while he himself took his beat by the river, but on hearing a noise he hastily repaired to the gate and found William Law inside the gate and others in the act of entering. Bro. Roundy, who had a hickory walking cane in his hand, quickly took hold of it at each end, and pressing it against the men forced them back outside, and then fastened the gate. William Law endeavored to explain that the men who were with him were gentlemen merchants, who wanted to see the mummies. Bro. Roundy replied that if they were gentlemen they should come at gentlemen's hours. William Law insisted that Brother Joseph would admit them, as they would pay $10 in pocket money, there being about forty of them; the admission fee was 25 cents for each. On their agreeing not to try to enter while he was gone, Bro. Roundy went to Joseph's room. The Prophet, who had overheard the conversation, told Elder Roundy to go back and tell the strangers as a message from him what he (Roundy) had already told them himself. Thus was the Prophet's life and property preserved by the courage and fidelity of Elder Roundy and his associate. Elder Roundy came to Great Salt Lake valley as one of the pioneers of 1847, and was one of the three men who plowed the first furrow in Great Salt Lake valley. He was a member of the first High Council in the Salt Lake Stake of Zion, and also a member of the first Territorial degislature. He crossed the plains five times to bring poor emigrants to the Valley, was a captain of the "Silver Greys," and one of the first settlers in the Sixteenth Ward, where he presided as Bishop from April 14, 1849, until 1856. He had previously been called to the Bishopric by revelation (Doc. & Cov., Sec. 124, verse 141). Bishop Roundy died in Salt Lake City, July 4, 1872, as a true and faithful member of the Church.
LDS Biographical Encyclopedia, Andrew Jenson, Vol. 2, p.602
Roundy, Shadrach
LDS Biographical Encyclopedia, Andrew Jenson, Vol. 4, p.717
Roundy, Shadrach, one of the original pioneers of Utah, was born Jan. 1, 1789, at Rockingham, Windham Co., Vermont. He presided as Bishop over the 16th Ward, Salt Lake City, Utah, from 1849 to 1856, and died in Salt Lake City July 4, 1872. (See Bio. Ency., Vol. 1, p. 642.)
Backman & Cook eds. Kirtland Elders' Record (1985), Appendix, p.100
Shadrach ROUNDY (1789-1872). Born at Rockingham, Windham, VT. Baptized 1831. Ordained elder 16 May 1832. Moved to Kirtland by 1834. Received blessing for working on Kirtland Temple 1835, anointing 25 Jan 1836 and elder's license 16 Apr 1836. Ordained seventy 1836. Moved to MO by 1838. Resident of Nauvoo early 1840s. High priest endowed in Nauvoo Temple Dec 1845. Arrived in Salt Lake Valley Jul 1847. Bishop of Salt Lake Sixteenth Ward 1849-56. Died at Salt Lake City, UT.


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When Chris Jackson got his rhythm, Louisiana State couldn't ask for anything more.
Contained for nearly 35 minutes, Jackson exploded for 16 straight points including the two free throws with six seconds left that gave LSU a 64-62 victory over Kentucky last night.
A Rupp Arena record crowd of 24,288 watched Jackson struggle most of the night. The Southeastern Conference's leading scorer (27.9 ppg) made only three of his first 13 shots and had just 11 points with little more than five minutes left.
UK led throughout -- by 13 late in the first half -- and Jackson was nearing a season low (13 points twice) when he went nuts.
UK led 55-48 when the game changed. Jackson had a three-pointer -- only his second in the game -- and seven free throws in accounting for LSU's final 16 points.
After his two free throws put LSU ahead 64-62, UK's chance to tie or win vanished in a Chris Mills turnover.
Hounded by a defender, Mills pivoted into Dennis Tracey, who gobbled up the ball.
The loss snapped Kentucky's three-game winning streak. UK fell to 8-8 overall and 3-1 in the SEC.
UK also lost for the fourth time at Rupp. No UK team had ever lost more than three in the 13-year-old arena.
"A very painful loss," UK coach Eddie Sutton said. 'It can hurt you because it can hurt your confidence."
LSU improved to 10-5 and 3-2.
Jackson, who finished with 27 points, credited a technical on Sutton for flipping his switch. Jackson scored 10 points after Sutton got the technical with 4:12 left.
"After I shot the technicals, I started to feel pretty good," Jackson said. "It was like I finally had my rhythm, so I kept on going."
Sutton felt the technical turned both teams around, too. UK led 55-52 as the teams headed for the bench at a timeout.
LSU turned the technical into a five-point possession. Jackson made both free throws, then hit a three-pointer to give LSU its first lead, 57-55.
"Anybody who's coached knows you don't get a technical in that situation," Sutton said. "I didn't say anything. I guess (referee Charles) Watkins thought I said something. It was uncalled for."
The UK coach said he protested the technical after the game in a conversation with SEC Commissioner Harvey Schiller. Schiller attended the game.
Asked if he ventured out of the coaching box, Sutton said no.
Told a coach is allowed out of the box at a timeout, Sutton said: "I don't ever get out of the box."
LeRon Ellis, who led UK with 20 points, said Sutton protested a no-call on one of his shots.
"He said something like 'Watch the hacks,' " Ellis said. "There was no profanity. His voice wasn't even raised."
Jackson took over after the technical. After Mills drove the length of the floor to put UK ahead on a three-point play, 58-57, Jackson answered.
He drove to the baseline, then lifted a shot with Derrick Miller all over him.
"I got a little lucky," Jackson said.
The shot fell, Miller was called for a foul and Jackson made the free throw to put LSU up 60-58 with 2:39 left.
That time was an eternity for Miller.
Jackson, a 6-foot-1 guard with lightning speed, was fouled twice on drives down the stretch. An 81.3 percent free throw, Jackson made all four attempts to conclude a 7-for-7 game at the line.
"I'm not a quitter," Miller said. "I played him the best I could. I never backed down."
Miller, whose offense suffered (three of 14, one of eight on three- pointers), guarded Jackson for much of the game. Sutton considered switching someone else onto Jackson.
But Reggie Hanson had his hands full with Ricky Blanton. Blanton's 21 points, all scored in the first 33 minutes, kept LSU in the game.
Chris Mills, Sutton's other option, was guarding 6-6 Vernel Singleton and the UK coach wondered if Miller might get burned on the boards.
"I just hoped to keep Derrick on him and hang on," Sutton said.
Jackson made only three of 11 first-half shots in the first half. He missed all five of his three-point attempts.
"My shot for some reason felt funny early," Jackson said. "It was coming off my hand wrong. I was flicking it instead of following through."
Miller played off Jackson, conceding the jumper but denying the drive.
"I made a coaching blunder," LSU coach Dale Brown said. He ran a "one- four" offense, which allowed Jackson room at the top while the other LSU players hugged the baseline.
"That's just too much pressure on him," Brown said, "and we didn't get into offense."
At the end, Brown switched to a spread offense. That placed Jackson's teammates out high, too, in positions where they could set screens.
While Jackson missed often early, UK could establish only a 33-26 halftime lead.
"The game was lost in the first half," Sutton sad "I thought we reverted back to the same things we did with the two games in December against Northwestern State and Bowling Green. We had a chance to deliver the knockout punch in the first half and didn't do it."
Instead, Jackson did in the second half.


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