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NEW YORK.—First, the New York Mets saluted Mariano Rivera. Then they beat him in the bottom of the ninth inning.
David Wright and Lucas Duda hit RBI singles off Rivera, and the Mets rallied past the New York Yankees 2-1 on Tuesday night to foil baseball's career saves leader only hours after honouring him at Citi Field.
"I think we surprised ourselves," Wright said, "because when you get Mo coming in, it's usually game over."
Matt Harvey and Hiroki Kuroda locked up in an entertaining pitchers' duel that went to the ninth with the Yankees leading 1-0 on Lyle Overbay's run-scoring single. But all three batters to face Rivera (0-1) got hits, handing him the first blown save of his farewell season after he had converted 18 straight chances.
"Hopefully, it's the last one," Rivera said.
Daniel Murphy opened the ninth with a double just inside the left field line, and Wright tied it with a single to centre. Wright reached second on Brett Gardner's throwing error and got a great jump off the bag when Duda fisted a single to right-centre.
Wright scored pretty easily and the normally quiet Duda egged his teammates on for a wild celebration that carried into the outfield. With their second consecutive 2-1 victory over the Yankees, the Mets swept the first two-game leg of the Subway Series and matched a season high with their third straight win.
It was the first time in his 19-year career that Rivera entered with a save opportunity and failed to get an out.
"It did happen quick," he said.
The Yankees have lost three in a row for the first time this year. They were the only team in the majors that hadn't had a three-game skid.
Scott Rice (3-3) tossed a scoreless inning and the Mets took the unbeaten Harvey off the hook for a loss for the third time this year.
The teams now head to Yankee Stadium for games Wednesday and Thursday night.
Saluted by the Mets and the FDNY before the game, the 43-year-old Rivera, who plans to retire after the season, cracked a big smile as he threw out a ceremonial first pitch to Mets career saves leader John Franco following a 91-minute rain delay at the start.
Just before that, the Mets played a video tribute to Rivera that ended with the message, "Congratulations on a Hall of Fame career."
Earlier, Mets chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon presented Rivera with a mounted fire hose nozzle, and New York City Fire Commissioner Sal Cassano gave the game's greatest closer a mounted call box during a brief ceremony inside the ballpark.
"It has been great, everywhere I've been this year. And tonight everything was great — until the ninth," said Rivera, who threw only nine pitches.
When it was Harvey's turn to toe the rubber, he came out firing fastballs clocked at 96-98 mph. Harvey grew up in Connecticut rooting for the Yankees, but has quickly blossomed into one of baseball's most dominant pitchers during his first full season with the Mets.
Showing no ill effects from his bruised calf, the 38-year-old Kuroda rebounded from a rough outing with a splendid one and demonstrated why he's been the Yankees' most dependable starter the past two seasons. He struck out seven and walked none, allowing only four singles in seven innings.
Kuroda needed to be stingy to stay with Harvey, who was on top of his game in his Subway Series debut. Harvey fanned 10 and walked none while yielding six hits in eight innings. Former Mets ace Dwight Gooden sat four rows behind home plate, updating Harvey's K count on Twitter, as usual.
The Yankees broke through against Harvey in the sixth after right fielder Marlon Byrd bobbled Gardner's leadoff single for an error that allowed the speedster to reach second.
Gardner advanced on a groundout and scored when Overbay lined a two-out single right past Harvey, who snapped his head in anger. The 24-year-old ace then struck out David Adams and yelled at himself repeatedly as he walked to the dugout.
"He's an ultimate competitor. He's an animal out there," Wright said. "I wish we could score some more runs while he's out there and get him some wins, because he deserves it."
Moments later, Gardner raced back and extended his arm just in time to catch Murphy's drive to deep left-centre. Gardner's right shoulder slammed into the fence but he held onto the ball, denying Murphy a key extra-base hit for the second consecutive night.
In the series opener, Gardner robbed Murphy of a home run with a leaping catch in left-centre — also in the sixth inning with a runner on. Murphy got the last laugh, though, with a tiebreaking single in the eighth for a 2-1 Mets win.
Mets manager Terry Collins was ejected during an animated argument after Ruben Tejada was picked off second base to end the sixth. Second base umpire Adrian Johnson initially signalled safe, then changed his call — correctly, it appeared.
An angry Collins waved his arms about and kicked first base before finally returning to the dugout.
"It fired me up," Harvey said. "I just had that gut feeling we were going to pull it out in the ninth."
The start was delayed 91 minutes by steady showers, thinning a crowd of 31,877 that left full sections of seats nearly empty.
Harvey was hit behind his left elbow by Ichiro Suzuki's liner in the seventh, but threw him out anyway. A trainer and two coaches came out to check on the Mets' prized right-hander, who impatiently waved them off and worked a 1-2-3 inning.


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Favorite animal? Cat
Favorite number? 5
Favorite non-alcoholic drink? English Breakfast Tea
Facebook or Twitter? Facebook
My passion? Imagination
Getting or giving presents? Giving
Favorite pattern? Polka dots
Favorite day of the week? Saturday
Favorite flower? Carnations
A. Thank the blogger who gave you the award and provide a link.
B. List 7 interesting things about yourself that your readers might find interesting
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Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Expression: Oh Where, Oh Where has my GPS gone?
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
WhoooHoooo! My 2nd Blogging Award!
I received this award from my blogging pal, Kateedyd, author of the famous Kateedyd What?! I actually received this blog award almost a month ago and I finally just got around to picking it up! Lost track of time! I hope I am still worthy of this very honorable award! =)
My favorite blogs are those listed in my favorite blogs list! Everyone should check them out if you haven't already....<3 Hugs! <3
Until next time.........
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Confession: Where Has the Time Gone?
Okay, so it was a long, painful recovery from my blog make-over surgery and it just has taken me a while to get back on board. And getting a full-time work at home job hasn't helped matters much! I am always online.....but I'm working and my blog has suffered as a result of that. I am going to try to do a better job keeping up on it though! Thanks for missing me everyone! I have missed you too! More to come! I promise this time! =)
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Confession: My Blog Got a Face-Lift!
Blog Surgical To-Do List
1. Full-Face Lift (for additional contouring not considered in mini-face-lift done today)
2. Blog Augmentation (for a more lifted and fuller look under the heading)
3. Edit abdominoplasty (for a thinner mid-section, trim off the excess)
4. Back-end Tuck (for improving the use of back-links)
So, despite what is to come in the near future.....
The blog is recovering well this evening....
She would be more than happy to receive any and all comments from her pals about how they feel she looks now compared to her old look. If she still needs improvement in other areas, please let her know! She is very happy to accept any and all comments. She desires to improve her look and she values the input of all you cosmetic experts out there! Thanks!
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Expression: My First Blogging Award!!!
Life of Lele.lumz
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Expression: Lions & Tigers & Bears....OH MY!
Well, you should go!
We had mixed reactions in our family about getting up close to the animals. We all love animals, especially my husband....ironically he was the must scared of the animals....his window was up nearly the entire time! "He was too busy driving..." Yah right! :) My oldest son liked to watch the animals and talk to them with his window only slightly cracked...being cautious like always. My youngest son wanted to be all up on the animals and he was talking to them and laughing the whole time...acting wild as usual. That frightened me a bit! Me...I liked them but I was busy handling 1,000 tasks at once as usual! Trying to pay attention to the animals, take pictures, feed carrots, carefully watch little man, trying to encourage oldest son to have fun, passing around the hand sanitizer every 10 seconds and teasing hubby for being scared of the animals!
Also, the kids got to each ride a pony and they got to ride a camel together which was really cute. Then they both held a huge Boa Constrictor together.................now that was scary to me! But we had a great time and best of all, we managed to get out of there alive (which is always a plus! lol)
To search for Wildlife Safari's in you area, check out these places!
Life of Lele.lumz
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Expressions: Wanna Know What I've Been Reading?!
Monday, August 18, 2008
Expression: Planning a Baby Shower!
Well anywho, I have the privilege of throwing her a baby shower! I am soooo excited! We are actually waiting until after the baby boy or girl gets here (Due: October 8th) and we are having the shower at the end of the month. She wanted the baby to be there with her! So sweet! :)
So I'm looking for baby shower ideas, themes, food ideas, etc. I actually have a nice recruitment of friends who are willing to help with everything.....so that is helpful considering this is going to be a rather large baby shower. I love games....but not the boring typical baby shower games. I like fun, unique ones. I have been searching like mad on-line looking for stuff to go along with the whole MOD Mom theme that I am planning to use. I came across a game that I thought was great! Itty Bitty Baby Parts Ultrasound Game. I know most people cannot read or interpret an ultrasound of a baby and it is always funny to me to hear what people think is a head or an arm or baby boy anatomy! lol Having a background in the medical field, ultrasounds are very interesting to me (I guess I'm just nerdy like that!) and I thought this game would be a lot of fun and create alot of confusion and conversation at the same time. But anyways, I am having soooo much fun and I am getting all into the planning for it! I want it to be special for her. She deserves a wonderful baby shower and I am hoping that it really gives her a nice boost. Her & hubby lost their 1st baby girl a few years ago because of some birth defects and sadly, she spent most of her life in the hospital. This time around the doctors are very positive about the outcome and she is planning a normal labor & delivery with the baby that she is currently pregnant with. My heart really goes out to them for all that they have been through and at the same time, I really admire them for all of the wonderful things that are to come for them very soon when their 2nd little bundle of joy arrives! :) I'll keep ya posted!
Life of Lele.lumz
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Expressions: Back-To-School Time....Already?
this is your first day of school too.
What's funny is the fact that kids usually adjust better than adults in most cases! So while back-to-school may be tough on the parents sometimes....usually the kids get right through it with ease! I always feel better after the first few days of school and I'm sure you will too! For the parents that welcome this time of year with open arms......what's your secret? lol
Take Care! Until next time,
Monday, August 11, 2008
Confession: I Spent Too Much Money!
Sometimes it is just too hard to resist! I sometimes get a real "feel good" type of sensation when I buy new stuff. Makes me feel renewed, rejuvenated and full of good feelings! Shopping is one of my favorite things and I must say, I have done really well keeping my spending & love for shopping under tight control, until this weekend I guess I just broke loose! Oh....yeah, I guess I should let you know what I bought. Well I didn't buy myself any new shoes, or shirts, or skirts.....I didn't buy myself any new make-up, jewelry, or perfume......nope, none of that. This weekend was strictly for the little guy....Yep! You guessed it. You know what time it is!....Back-To-School-Time! Of course this time of year is always bittersweet for me. I like when little guy goes back to school because so far he really likes it. Of course I miss him but there is someone who misses him much more....the littlest guy. He hates to see his big brother go back to school. He misses him soooo much. So, even as much as I love to shop.......it is still bittersweet each year when I load that shopping cart up with school supplies and that shopping bag up with back-to-school clothes. How do feel about the kids heading back to school? :)
Expression: I've been Tagged!
Because I've been tagged.......So I'm It!
Kateedyd over at http://kateedydwhat.blogspot.com/ just tagged me and now it's my turn to tag you! LOL This newbie blogging stuff is filled with all sorts of fun & games!!! LOL
Here's whatcha do if I tagged you!
1) Link to the person who tagged you.
2) Post the rules on your blog (copy and paste 1-6).
3) Write 6 random things about yourself (see below).
4) Tag 6 people at the end of your post and link to them.
5) Let each person know they have been tagged and leave a comment on their blog.
6) Let the tagger (who tagged you) know when your post is up.
2.) I am a Listener........I'm hear for ya, I'm all ears! :)
3.) I am Sarcastic..........I like to add a little fun-loving sarcasim to my blog just to get your attention!
4.) I am Tired...............I don't get much sleep between 2 kids, a hubby, a few work-from-home jobs/gigs......I'm always busy doing something.
5.) I like People............All my brick-n-mortar jobs revolved around people (medical assisting, domestic violence shelter crisis call advocacy, nursing home assistant, etc) Working from home looking at my computer all day can be a little on the boring-side....of course I've got the kids to keep me company...(I'm not sure if they allow me to be sane though! LOL)
6.) I am New at Blogging....very, very new....and I don't think I even know 6 other bloggers to send this too......ummmmm...nope! I think I actually only have a few. Oh-well...The tagging must go on! LOL
I will send it to-
Spoonful of Chocolate Sistah (Nicoyle)
That's What I'm Talking About! (Charlala)
The Confessions of Miss Melinda (Melinda)
Rachel's Place (Rachel)
The 40's Life (Rita)
When In Doubt Look Up (Oooops Rita again! Sorry Rita!)
These blogs are all wonderful blogs and I hope everyone will check them out! :)
I will add them all to MY Favorite Blogs List so you can check out their blogs too!
Life of Lele.lumz
(The real-life expressions of a 20-something work-at-home-mom of 2 who just got tagged!)
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Confession: Shhhhhhh.......I Can't Hear Myself Think!
Friday, August 8, 2008
Expressions: The Breakdown of Birth Control Costs!
Okay.....you wanna hear something really crazy? Sure ya do! Well here goes! I'm sure many of you know how expensive oral contraceptives (birth control) can be. Many of you probably also know how insurance companies generally do not pay (or pay very little) of the cost of birth control, leaving the person who takes the pill with an expensive bill at the pharmacy each month. To me it is ironic to think that the insurance company will help assume financial responsibility for the care of a pregnant woman including an expensive labor & delivery bill, but not help cover the costs of birth control pills for the woman who says...."I do not wish to get pregnant at this time...." It's all mind boggling to me! When I worked at the Family Practice that I used to work at, I was fortunate enough to have all the birth control samples I ever wanted & needed....but today that is not the case. I'm on my own like soooo many other woman who have made the decision to take the pill. Are you ready for the crazy stuff I wanted to tell you?! Okay!
The current birth control pills that I take (and have taken for many years) costs me a whopping $67.00 a month. My insurance is so kind to cover a few dollars for me and $67.00 is what I am responsible for. Let's do some math, my friends................................
$67.oo a month, divided by 30 days in a month = $2.23 a day. (for that little tiny pill!)
So is it worth it? Let's break it down....
If you do the do (you know what I'm saying) x amount of times per month, this is the cost-
Once a day (or 30 times a month) = $2.23 each time.
Four times a week (or 16 x a month) = $4.18 each time.
Twice a week (or 8 times a month) = $8.37 each time.
Once a week (or 4 times a month) = $16.75 each time.
Bi-weekly (or twice a month) = $33.50 each time.
Once a month (Just one time!) = $67.00
I won't say which category I personally fall within...lol :) But I will say that birth control is not very cost-effective especially if you are not making great use of the benefits of it in your personal life! lol :)
In conclusion, I recently found out that Wal-Mart offers $4-$9 generic prescriptions......one of them is a birth control pill that only costs $9. That is $58 cheaper than what I currently pay! Is it really any different than the pill that costs so much? Probably not.....I guess birth control all pretty much serves the same general purpose, right? I, for one, am willing to give it a shot because I am thrilled about the price difference! Hopefully, I will only have great things to report back to you once I get started...and hopefully I won't be announcing a pregnancy or anything! lol
Monday, August 4, 2008
Confession: Baby Girl Blues.....(I mean Pinks!)
So, that's my dilemma/confession for today! It's a tough one! But I might add that I'm pretty sure that if I ever did have a little girl that she would probably be a tom-boy and not even care about the girly goods that I've saved for her for many moons! (Okay now, I'm not that old!)
By the way, did I mention that nearly Everyone that I know is pregnant right now.....all pregnant with little girls I might add! Yep! 8 of my pals/relatives are all pregnant right now....all having baby girls! So when I'm shopping for little girls stuff for their baby showers I might just go pink crazy and buy a pink and brown polka-dot nursery ensemble for my own little girl.....that I might decide to have one day.....OR NOT!!!!! Who knows! :) Either way, I'm super content with my family of 2 great little boys and 1 great hubby for now.....but I think a little girl added to the mix would be a whole lot of fun! lol
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Expressions!: Big Primpin' with a Trendy "Bump" Hairstyle!
I saw a product introduced on a home-shopping channel yesterday (yes I am a home shopping junkie!) and it is called~ Big Happie Hair Bump-its. It is an actual hair tool/accessory that allows you to lock-in that lift to create a cute bump. The bump is a great way to add lift to your hair and make it appear to be more thicker on top. It is common to see Hollywood's hotlist with hairstyle bumps this season. The accessories come in sets of 5 that vary in size and color (match your haircolor). You can create little bumps, medium bumps, and very large bumps (this size is called "Rock Star!") This accessory sounds much easier to use than tons of teasing, tons of hairspray and tons of bobbie pins.......wonder if it really works? I'll let you know after I get it because you know I had to order it and see for myself! lol :)
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Life~Lessons!: Survival List for Amusement Parks!
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Expression: No Fun At Amusement Parks!
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Expression: A Smile is Worth 1,000 Words! :)
Of course, no two days in the Medical Field are ever quite the same.....some days can be terribly heart-wrenching for physicians and nurses. It is difficult to see someone struggling with pain or dealing with the loss of someone close to them. I consider myself very empathetic and compassionate so it is common for me to find myself visualizing my own self in that person's shoes. It makes it easier to find the right words to say to them to provide them comfort and to let them know that you care.
One thing that I did share with all of the patients that we saw each day was a nice, comforting smile. Many times, I was thanked for my smile. I know how much a smile means to me, so it was wonderful to find out that it had the same importance to others around me. It's amazing how much something so small can mean to someone.
Have you made it a point to smile at others today? If not, go out and express yourself like I just did........
Friday, July 25, 2008
Question: "Eye" For Detail? Or "I" Give Too Many Details?
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Confession* I Need Help In The Kitchen!!!
I Need Help In The Kitchen!!!
My problem is that I am not one who enjoys meal preparation or meal clean-up. The only thing I like about the whole food creation process is the actually eating of the meal! Since I dislike all the work that goes into creating a wonderful and tasty meal, I take a lot of shortcuts....with the end result being much less desirable than the anticipated one!!! (i.e. My food never turns out picture-perfect like the clip in the recipe book...and the reviews are never quite so satisfactory in my family!)
What's wrong, people...am I forgetting to add-in an ingredient or two (or three!)? Am I leaving the food in the oven too long? What's wrong? That food is NOT burnt..Why, you don't love the natural flavoring that Cajun-style cooking offers, huh? :)
Okay, now! Enough laughing! My cooking is not that bad! I don't turn a recipe into a crime lab or anything....I just have problems with food creativity. My real issue is not entirely the fact that cooking is not my favorite thing to do....instead the real issue is that I run out of meal ideas quickly. I have the tendency to try to make something new....and it ends up being a huge hit in my house with the boys and hubby. I get excited! Yeah!!! They loved that! Better go to the store and buy all the ingredients to make it again in a few days!!! Well, the second time around wasn't such a huge hit, it ends up being more of a "Thanks, hon. That was good again." Hmmmm....did I leave anything out? No, I don't think so. They seemed to like it but were less enthusiastic. I was expecting fireworks for dessert! Wait a minute.....rewind back to hubby's response..."Thanks, hon. That was good ***." Wait, rewind that, what did he say after "good"? "Again"......did he have the nerve to say...AGAIN!?
Ahhhhhh.....now I get the HINT. Great-taste, but not so great taste two times in the same week! I get it. Hmmmm.....picky eaters, eh? I know some people who eat left-overs all week long....I guess that's not for everyone, but it must work for some. Wish hubs & little guys would get hip to this low maintenance lifestyle! lol :)
It's actually pretty funny in our house since I came to the revelation that some food actually tastes better when only served *every*now*and*then....instead of every*other*day! lol
So now, everytime I make something new.....After dinner when hubby and the kids are helping cleanup and say how much they liked the meal, I ask them......how much do you like this meal? Is it a once a week, once a month, once a year, or a once a lifetime meal! Then I know how often they would like to eat it!!!! Honesty is always the best policy and I think my kids are learning this well!!!
I guess the only other alternative would be to let hubby & the kids cook.........Hmmmm. After careful consideration of this, I have come to the conclusion that it's safer that I do. I do not want to have my house burn down and I also do not want any surprise ingredients in my food. (i.e. My oldest son owns a little pet snake....enough said!) :)
Hope you have enjoyed this Confession of mine....Hope I didn't scare ya away with the snake info! Please come back and check me out again soon.....
Until next time (Probably tomorrow!).............................
(The confession of a 20-something work-at-home mom of 2 who has real issues with cooking!)
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Life: Working From Home
Working from home allows me the ability to help compliment and supplement the income my husband brings in. I have the opportunity to work full-time from home.....but with my kids being the focus here, Why spend all my time working when I can be playing Lego's, watching Sesame Street and singing the Alphabet Song all day, everyday with the little people in the world that I love the most? Three years ago when I started working from home, I made a commitment to myself and my family that I would only do what I needed to do to help out with our income. Never did I expect to make a full-time salary like I did working full-time at my brick-and-mortar health care job. I knew I didn't want to spend all day working anymore! If we could cut back on a few things and live within our means and still be happy....I knew it was worth giving it a shot! Making money to pay for groceries, gasoline, basic needs, school supplies and fees, utility bills, and an occasional car or house payment was enough to make myself beam with pride! Also, the satisfaction of knowing I have something to fall back on in case hubby's job is ever in jeopardy is very comforting! And to top it all off, the kids seem rather pleased to still have me home with them.....I guess they haven't got tired of me yet, so I guess I'll keep doing this work-at-home stuff. It really seems to work out well for us! lol :)
My question for you is.....
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to actually make money working from home? To quit your 9-5 job and put an end to the rush-hour commute to and from work? To save money on the expense of gasoline and the expense of eating out for lunch? Do you ever wish you could spend more time with your kids but work is a constant barrier? Are Day-care expenses hurting your pocket?
Well, consider finding a position that you can do from home. Many companies are allowing employees to start working from home because they are beginning to realize that this actually allows them to save thousands of dollars a year per employee. Also, the rising costs of fuel is a huge reason why companies are looking into the advantages of allowing employees to telecommute.
Not sure where to look for a work-at-home position? I've got a great place for you to check out. Work at Home Mafia. http://workathomemafia.com/index.htm
Work at Home Mafia is a great online community to help introduce you to the world of work-at-home. They offer sections on companies that hire individuals to work from home. There are also a lot of wonderful and supportive members on the site that are friendly and helpful, including myself! :) I strongly encourage you to check out the site and start imagining yourself as a work-at-homer! The wealth of information there is unbelievable! The job leads are fresh and hot on the market! You might just land yourself a position you've only dreamed of! And of course, you will be well on your way to helping others find a work-at-home job for themselves too in no time! :)
IMPORTANT: And most of all, Remember this......Never pay anyone to work from home! A legit company will not ask you to pay them upfront to get started. You collect money from them, not the other way around! There are a lot of scams out there. Do not fall victim to fake work-at-home scams! :)
And that's all for now folks! Make sure to check back with me soon! And don't forget to check out the Mafia site if you're interested in working from home! :)
Hugs! :)


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Whether this is your first massage or your hundredth, we want you to have the optimum relaxing and tranquil experience. Above all, we're here for you and want to create the most pleasant experience for you. Here's what to expect from your treatment.
Do you know the difference between a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) and a Certified Massage Therapist CMT)? If not, you may be getting the wrong type of massage treatment.
I am often asked what the difference is between the two types of therapists and have put together the following information for you:
What is an RMT?
An RMT is trained to work under the mandate of 'symptom relief', medical issues that are a result of accidents filed with Workers' Compensation or car accident claims and daily living, athletic or otherwise. Their focus is on peoples' physical complaints that stem from injuries. Services of an RMT are covered by extended health insurance.
What is a CMT?
A CMT focuses treatment on a wide range of techniques to treat the body's aches and pains and looks at the whole picture: body, mind, and lifestyle. The mind-body connection is key to determining the types of massage treatments offered by a CMT. Treatments may include aromatherapy, sleep habits, etc. Services are not covered (yet) by extended health insurance.
Simply call and ask for an RMT massage to use with your benefits or you can also choose RMT on the menu on the online booking system here.
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To cancel an appointment within 24 hours, you will be charged the full cost of the treatment.
Drink lots of water to flush out toxins released by the increased circulation created by massage. Take a hot bath with Epsom salts as this aids in removing toxins that were moved to extremities during the massage.
Deep tissue massage may leave you feeling sore for a day or two. The general expectation is that you may be sore the first day, but by the second day you should feel looser and probably have less pain.
The most obvious benefit shared by virtually everyone is that a full body massage makes you feel great! The stress-relieving, soothing results are enough for many to include massage as a regular part of their lives. But what of the less obvious benefits?
The first sense to develop is your sense of touch. It's not surprising when you consider that each square inch of your skin contains roughly 50 nerve endings. With as many as five million total touch receptors in your skin relaying messages on to your brain, your body's initial response to massage is to relax and de-stimulate. Even a simple touch has been shown to lower blood pressure and reduce the heart rate. Touch can also signal the brain to produce endorphins, your body's natural pain suppressors.
Going deeper, massage can restore suppleness and strength to your muscles, improving their overall function. It's the ideal treatment for releasing tension or muscles in spasm and helps to release toxins such as lactic acid (produced by muscle tissue during exercise), as well.
Proper circulation is vital to continued health. Your blood and lymph carry nourishment to the trillions of cells throughout your body and then carry away the waste to be eliminated from the cells. Massage encourages a better exchange of nutrients at the cellular level and more thorough detoxification. Remember, the future "you" is determined by how well your army of cells regenerate themselves, so this is indeed a critical part of remaining healthy.
The nervous system is your communication network, sending messages constantly that determine proper functioning throughout your body. Stress can affect the ability of the nervous system to do its job. The many nerve endings found in the skin and muscles are soothed by massage, and this contributes to keeping your internal lines of communication open and operational.
Massage also aids in maintaining flexibility in your joints, such as the knee, hip, spine, shoulder, and neck. These joints are thoroughfares for nerves, veins and arteries, so their freedom of movement allow energy and blood to flow unimpeded.
So, you can see massage does quite a bit more than just relax you and work out the kinks in a sore back. Since massage has been practiced for thousands of years and is one of the earliest known health treatments known to man, why don't you hear more about it in today's society?
In fact, massage today is rapidly growing in popularity and reputation. Besides being misunderstood, massage has had to overcome the reluctance many people have regarding physical contact. Of course, once they experience a therapeutic massage for themselves, most people are hooked.
A 1997 Life magazine article explored some of the research underway regarding the benefits of massage. Undertaken by the Touch Research Institute in Miami, ongoing studies are showing amazing results, as the following quotes indicate:
"…More than 50 TRI studies have shown massage to have positive effects on conditions from colic to hyperactivity to diabetes to migraines — in fact, on every malady TRI has studied thus far. Massage, it seems, helps asthmatics breathe easier, boosts immune function in HIV-positive patients, improves autistic children's ability to concentrate, lowers anxiety in depressed adolescents…
"…Massage can increase the lymph flow rate. It enhances immune function and lowers levels of (two) stress hormones…
"…Field (the director of TRI) worries that Americans aren't getting enough touch…At the TRI preschool, teachers encourage 'positive touch.' They dole out unlimited hugs, backrubs and shoulder pats…Most of the 40 children, from six months to five years in age, get a daily 15-minute rubdown, which leaves them according to TRI research, more alert, more responsive, able to sleep more deeply…"
As you can see, massage offers more benefits than you may have imagined. Isn't it good to know that something that feels so great can contribute to your long-term health as well? Let's work together to help you get the most from your massages — see you at your next appointment!
Appointments range from 60 minutes to two hours.
Each session begins with a short questionnaire to assess what would be the best treatment for your wellness.
Please ensure that all open cuts, scrapes and scratches are covered with a bandage.
Let your practitioner know if the temperature is too warm or cold, the pressure too hard or soft, or of any other discomforts.
Alert the practitioner of any old pain or injuries and of any pain you experience during your treatment.
Relax by breathing slowly, deeply and evenly. Visualize each inhalation flowing into your tension and that each exhalation is releasing it.
If your schedule allows, take a hot shower prior to your treatment to 'soften' up your muscles.
Massage is not recommended in the early stage of cold or flu, because massage can help the virus spread through your body.
Avoid a heavy meal for a couple of hours before your treatment as a massage on a full stomach may be uncomfortable.
Wear whatever makes you most comfortable. Many clients choose to undress completely, while others wear underclothing. To ensure your privacy and keep you always at ease, you will be covered at all times except for the area being massaged.


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Puerto Rico Senate approves sale of $3.5B in bonds
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico's Senate approved a bill Thursday that authorizes the U.S. territory to sell up to $3.5 billion in bonds as it prepares to re-enter the market next month with a credit rating downgraded to junk status.
The measure is aimed at helping Puerto Rico pay off $70 billion in current debt and boosting the liquidity of its Government Development Bank, which oversees the island's debt transactions.
U.S. investors are closely watching the measure because it could determine whether they are allowed to sue Puerto Rico in a U.S. court if needed.
The island's House of Representatives recently approved a version that would allow investors to do just that, but the Senate amended the bill to limit such action to courts in Puerto Rico and New York. The revised legislation now goes back to the House for debate.
Senate President Eduardo Bhatia said that the bond issue is meant to keep Puerto Rico current with debt repayment and that the money will not be used to finance new projects.
"This decision was taken because of 30 years of irresponsible actions," he said. "We have been trying to keep the boat afloat and prevent it from sinking."
The island of 3.7 million people is entering its eighth year in recession and is fighting a 15.4 percent unemployment rate, higher than any U.S. state.
Senators who voted against the measure said it would force Puerto Rico deeper into debt and warned that the government will likely not be able to pay the money back.
Puerto Rico recently announced that Barclays, Morgan Stanley and RBC Capital Markets would handle the bond sale planned for March.
The island's bonds have been popular with U.S. investors because they are exempt from federal, state and local taxes, and its debt is held by roughly 70 percent of U.S. municipal mutual funds, according to the investment research firm Morningstar.
Standard & Poor's downgraded Puerto Rico's credit one notch earlier this month, while Moody's Investors Service and Fitch Ratings lowered it by two notches.
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There are a number of great reasons to consider enhancing your smile with dental bonding. The benefits of this treatment include:
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Timney Introduces New Archery Trigger
Published: 1/8/2010
Timney has been asking hunters and shooters what trigger theyd like the company to build next. In response to overwhelming customer input, the legendary trigger manufacturer is introducing its new Archery Trigger for 2010.
When our customers asked us to design and build a trigger for bowhunters, we were excited at the chance to take our years of experience in building triggers to a new market, said John Vehr, president of Timney Manufacturing Inc. We quickly built a range at our facility and began manufacturing and testing different ideas. We are extremely proud of the Timney Archery Trigger and were excited at the opportunity to become a part of what Ive found to be a really passionate sportbowhunting.
The Timney Archery Trigger features an innovative Length of Pull Adjustment System that allows the shooter 1 ¾ inches of adjustment by using quarter-inch ball increments. The jaws and trigger are constructed of heat-treated steel and housed in 6061 T6 alloy, designed for a lifetime in the field. Timney Triggers includes a lifetime warranty on all of their products, and each trigger is made in the USA.
The new Timney Archery Trigger retails for a suggested price of $89.95. For more information, visit www.timneytriggers.com.


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Other attractions include the Hakone Open Air Museum with one of the finest collections of modern sculpture, and the MOA Museum of Art in Atami, located in a very interesting building with impressive sea views.
This finely-formed volcanic cone (Fuji-san in Japanese) is a stunning sight. Rising to a height of 3,776 m, it looks more like a man-made work of art than the work of nature.
When travelling on the Bullet train out of Tokyo in the Osaka direction, try to get your seat on the right-hand side, for an impressive view of Mt. Fuji in the distance, about 45 minutes into the journey.
In Japanese culture, the mountain is a mythical, fundamental theme in art, music and literature.
For many Japanese, the mountain has a religious significance too, and the quite arduous ascent to the summit is undertaken by young and old as a kind of pilgrimage. As the Japanese saying goes, "You'd be a fool not to climb Mount Fuji once, and a fool to climb it twice". The usual climbing schedule is to climb the mountain at night to reach the top in time to see the rising sun, the symbol of the Japanese nation. The ascent of the mountain is only possible in July and August, when the peak is free of snow. The experience is thoroughly recommended; we can arrange it for anyone visiting Japan in the summer season.
Practical information:
- From Tokyo to Odawara by JR Tokaido Shinkansen Line and from Odawara to Hakone-Yumoto Station by Hakone Tozan Line (55min) (90 km)
- Buy the Hakone Free Pass for cheap and convenient travel in the Fuji-Hakone National Park
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Winchester-Frederick County, VA Home Sales for the First Third of 2017
The Winchester-Frederick County, VA home sales for the first third of 2017 have been on a consistent growth trajectory. Sales have climbed 4% year to year, and there was a 2% drop in distressed property sales. Currently, distressed property sales make up 9% of total sales, and that has become an average based on total yearly sales for the past two years. The first third of 2016 included 11% distressed sales. It's encouraging to see distressed property sales finding a floor after the high numbers during the recession.
Average Prices of Winchester-Frederick County, VA Home Sales
The average home price has also increased in the first third of 2017. Home prices have risen 4% over those of 2016. That brings the average home price to $256,607. The increase equates to $10,343 in 2017. That is good news for sellers in both Winchester and Frederick County.
Home prices increase when inventory is low, and the current market has a "thinventory." There are now 546 homes available on the Winchester-Frederick County, VA real estate market. The market operates best when the available homes average in the 500-600 range with the 500-550 range being the most aggressive and active.
In the summer of 2014, the market saw a large increase of available homes, and the market slowed considerably. The market today, is fast-moving and active with a high number of buyers and a low number of homes. It is becoming a seller's market. That combination pushes the market up with multiple offers on many homes.
Where's the highest level of activity
The Winchester-Frederick County, VA real estate market is made up of Winchester City and multiple communities which make up Frederick County. Frederick County surrounds Winchester City. On the southern side of Winchester is a small, but rapidly growing, community called Stephens City.
Stephens City is a perfect place for those who want quick access to just about anything and everything, but they don't want the busyness of a bigger city. Multiple major highways pass through Stephens City, and some of those highways lead into the Washington, D. C. area. That has helped Stephens City, VA become a bustling bedroom community for the metro area, as well as, for Winchester-Frederick County.
Stephens City, VA made up 23% of the first third of 2017 real estate sales. That is down 2% from 2016, but that is negligible. A high volume of new homes are being built in the Stephens City area and more are projected throughout 2017. Of the 546 available homes in the Winchester-Frederick County, VA real estate market, 15% of those are available in the Stephens City area.
The Winchester-Frederick County, VA home sales are on track for another banner year.
For those watching the real estate market in Winchester-Frederick County, VA, you can breathe a sigh of relief. It looks like we're back on track for another banner year. The dark days of the 2008 and beyond the recession genuinely seem to be behind us, and the future looks bright.
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by John Trent, Ph.D. and Gary Smalley
This brand new updated version of Dr. Trent and Gary Smalley's foundational, award-winning book on the Blessing can help you take the FIRST STEP in The Blessing Challenge!
That's in understanding how the Biblical gift of The Blessing is such a life-giving gift to your child, spouse, and loved one's — and how it can change your life as well!
The Blessing powerfully communicates biblical truths on how to instill self-worth and emotional well being through five essential elements that were always a part of the biblical blessing:
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Steve Barnes: America voted for change
Regarding Paul Krugman's Jan. 9 column "The age of fake policy": Paul's posted resume shows that he is an educated man – lots of studies, books, articles.
To my knowledge, Paul has never run a business, never had responsibility to meet a payroll or comply with the myriad and ever-expanding maze of government regulations, including, but not limited to Obamacare.
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Donating your car to 1-800-Charity Cars can help a disadvantaged family in many ways. If you no longer want your used car, truck or van, donate the vehicle to charity and see what a difference you can make in the life of a family who is struggling.
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It's been quite a dramatic election season, with the two main presidential candidates debating on a number of topics; however, due to the theatrical nature of this election, education has, unfortunately, taken a backseat.
That why eCampus News has put together an informal, quick-hitting resource on the two main presidential nominees' positions on some of the most pressing higher education issues today. Be sure to check out Page 2 for the results of our reader poll.
[Editor's note: Under the two images below, we included a link to the PDF version for downloading and easier reading. For coverage on each main candidate's position on K-12 issues, click here.]
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The Silicone Veil | Susanne Sundfør
Norwegian artist Susanne Sundfør's new album The Silicone Veil is a fantastic new album, perhaps one of the best this year. The songs are different in composition, yet Sundfør manages to hold them together with a dark brooding mood. On one album, she successfully combines folk, pop, ambient electronics and rock- and sometimes, she does it in the same song. The title track, "The Silicone Veil" starts off with a long, slow acoustic folk intro. From there, it gradually transitions into a power ballad, and then through numerous other styles before settling into a Nine Inch Nails-esque dance-floor stomp of distorted noise. Sundfør's strength as a songwriter shines through on these tracks. Somehow, songs transform and grow over the course of a few minutes into something different than what you started with. But there's really no clear point of transition. Songs change completely, and you won't notice until after it's happened.
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It's dark, it's different and it's new- Susanne Sundfør's The Silicone Veil is an album you ought to have.
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French cocktails for summer06-09-2017
The summer season isn't over yet and to make the most of that summer vibe, here are a few cocktails mixed using only the best, authentic "Made in France" ingredients.
Eau fraiche (fresh water), by Stephen Martin
Crédit photo : Eric Touchat
The most ardent advocate of authentic "Made in France" cocktails, Stephen Martin is the creative genius behind "A la Française" bar in Paris's trendy 11th arondissement. After many years devoted to studying and researching the French bar concept, Stephen Martin has made it his mission to launch his own venture devoted entirely to the French cocktail, driven by his mantra of allowing flavour rather than alcohol content to shine. His thinking has shaped the exclusively Gallic menu, where each cocktail, or aptly coined 'coquetel', is a blend of authentic French ingredients, christened according to his whim. But the essential difference between Martin's creations and the classic cocktail is a focus on flavour rather than alcohol content, which is a refreshing take on accepted cocktail culture around the world. The definition of Martin's French cocktail is clear: "a great cocktail does not have to be overly alcoholic". The recipe for Eau Fraiche features on www.coquetels.com, and is a refreshing mix of Suze, gin, peach syrup, tonic water and cucumber.
Method : Place a dash of peach syrup in a stem glass, add around 30-40ml of French aromatic bitters, such as Suze, add a dash of gin (around 20ml). The gin will dry out the aromatic flavours. Stir well. Add the ice cube, top up with tonic water and garnish with two slices of cucumber to accentuate the mineral character.
Vesper, the famous Lillet cocktail
Source : Pinterest
A wine-based aperitif from the village of Podensac near Bordeaux, Lillet is a blend of 85% wine, 15% fruit liqueurs from around the world and cinchona bark. It is matured in oak barrel in exactly the same way as fine wine. The notion of mixing Bordeaux wine and exotic plants and fruit was the brainchild of Pere Kermann, a doctor sent to Brazil by Louis XVI and who settled in Bordeaux on his return, where he made liqueurs and fortifying drinks, predominantly containing quinquina. Bordeaux was then the thriving hub of the wine trade and the main port to the West Indies. Today, Lillet is a popular drink in the UK and also the United States, for whom its red counterpart, Lillet rouge, was specifically created in 1962. Lillet continues to increase its market share around the world and production is in constant growth, with sales of 3 million bottles in 2015.
The most famous Lillet cocktail – and rightly so – is the Vesper, which famously featured in Bond movies Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace, when James Bond himself created and ordered a "Kina Lillet Martini", which he named a "Vesper", inspired by a recipe created in Ian Flemming's novel Casino Royale in 1953. James Bond's recipe of "3 measures of Gordon's, a measure of vodka and half a measure of Kina Lillet", has inspired mixologists worldwide.
"Le Gourmand" featuring Marie Brizard Triple Sec
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Marie Brizard is a brand of French liqueurs and syrups established in Bordeaux in 1755. Today the range of products sold under the Marie Brizard brand comprises an extensive portfolio of 80 liqueurs and essences and some 30 syrups. The choice is endless. Franceagroalimentaire.com has come up with the perfect summer cocktail showcasing just a selection of the Marie Brizard range: meet Le Gourmand!
50ml Marie Brizard triple sec
50ml tonic water
4-5 raspberries
6 fresh mint leaves
Freshly squeezed lemon juice (1/4 lemon)
Top with French sparkling wine
Ice cubes
Transfer the triple sec, tonic water and lemon juice into a stem glass. Add the fresh mint and raspberries. Then top up with ice cubes and sparkling wine. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
Le Glacé ("Frozen"), featuring Cobalte French vodka
Crédits photo : Instagram Cobalte Vodka
Cobalte is the top trending vodka of the summer. A French brand based strategically in Reims, Champagne, Cobalte resolutely plays by its own rules. It is the no.1 vodka distilled from the classic Chardonnay, Pinot noir and Pinot meunier grape trio from the world-famous Champagne region. An extensive collection of cocktails can be found on the official Cobalte website, or try this little number at Franceagroalimentaire.com created by mixologist Canelle de Balasy:
40ml COBALTE vodka
120ml iced tea (Rooibos Verveine)
Fresh mint leaves
Sugar (optional)
4-5 ice cubes
Infuse the tea leaves in boiling water. Allow to cool before mixing, or reduce the quantity of boiling water to 900ml. Next, add the ice cubes to chill the mixture. If you wish to serve the iced tea sweet, add sugar while the water is still boiling so that the sugar dissolves thoroughly.
Mix the Cobalte vodka and 120ml of iced tea in a carafe. Add more ice cubes and a sprig of fresh mint to serve, preferably in a hi-ball glass.
Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, consume with moderation.


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Finishing & Electroplating
We have our own galvanic plant where we give the color finish to the articles. To ensure the standard of service and quality, in the galvanic plant we offer all types of finishes, including eco-allergic finish.
We offer as well a more exclusive finish on racks, which require manual labor, whereby for a little increase in price, we ensure a exceptional bright and a spectacular final polish.
At last, identifying with the environmental sensitivity we installed our wastewater treatment plant of last generation, to ensure we respect the environment in any industrial process.
Hooks and Parts for Handbags, Purses, Dresses and Apparel
-In this catalog we offer a collection of over 200 special hooks and metalic straps that, besides their inclusion in different leather goods designs and products such as handbags, purses, luggage bags, or as accessories for dresses and apparel.
These hooks go according to the latest trends in fashion and will add value to your clothing and leather goods creations.
We are sure you will find in this catalogue the ideal hook or strap for your Handbags, Purses, Luggage Bags, Dresses and Apparel.
Leathergoods Hooks Catalogue
As wholesale supplier and manufacturer, if it is going to give good service to its clients and keep them as customers, Aplistar S.L. must keep itself on the forefront of the fashion industry with its designs of accessories and parts for footwear, leather goods, clothing and jewelry.
Preparing each season, our design department produces new and original accessories, decorations and parts for footwear, clothing, leather goods and jewelry. Whether for the autumn-winter or spring-summer, we update our catalog regularly with new creations and designs.
We invite you to consult these catalogues time to time, we know they will assist you in finding new accessories you may need for your new footwear, leather goods, clothing or jewelry products.


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Balanced diet is a key to good health. But sometimes healthy foods can cause many problems for young children because their organisms cannot process certain substances, and children's immune system is too weak to counteract the seemingly dangerous substances.
You must not give honey to children who are under two years of age because it may contain the toxin Clostridium botulinum which causes poisoning. Immunity of adult person is able to fight against the emergence of these substances, but children's immunity. So it better to avoid honey completely in the early years of your little ones.
2. Unpasteurized milk
Cow milk contains milk protein which cannot be digested by children up to one year. This is why it is not recommended to introduce these foods in your child's diet before the first birthday.
3. Some types of fish
Fish is an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids and proteins, and is recommended to be consumed even in earliest age.
But some types of fish, such as tuna, swordfish and mackerel, may contain significant traces of mercury which will harm the nervous system of the child, so they are not recommended at an early age in children.
4.Citrus fruit
Lemon, lime, grapefruit and oranges are part of healthy family of citrus fruits that are characterized by a high percentage of the vitamin C. But these fruits also have high acidity which can irritate the sensitive stomach of children.
5.Foods that causes bloating
Broccoli and beans are part of the foods that are high in nutritional fibers that improve digestion, but also cause strong gasses. And while these vegetables cause inconvenience in adults, in young children they can cause severe abdominal pain.
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Fire Logic by Laurie J. Marks. ★★★★
Hooray for queer feminist fantasy! I need more of it in my life.
Shaftal is a conquered nation. The ruling earth witch died without leaving an heir, and most other leadership has been killed by the invading Sainnites. The Shaftali are fighting back in a guerrilla war that's lasted fifteen years, but as they fight Shaftal is razed to the ground around them.
Zanja is an ambassador and warrior, with nothing left but revenge. However, her fate soon becomes tied to that of Shaftal and two of its citizens. Emil is scholarly Shaftali general, fighting with reluctance. Karis is a blacksmith and earthwitch, who while possessing great powers is bound by her addiction to a deadly drug.
The world of Fire Logic is without sexism or homophobia. All three of the main characters I discussed above are queer, and the main romance is between two women. And there's never drama or angst about being with someone of the same gender. It's presented as natural and normal and not even worthy of comment. Women are present in an equal number and hold all the same positions as men, from soldiers to judges to councilors, on both the Shaftal and Sainnite sides. There's never any hints of gender discrimination, anywhere.
I knew going in that Fire Logic had an elemental magic system, but it wasn't anything like what I was expecting. Each element seems to be more like a set of personality traits with some associated powers. Zanja and Emil both have fire-logic, which seems to means they're impulsive and fall in love easily (or was this just a stereotype of fire-logic people?) and have some minor prescience. Karis has powers that are more like what I associate with earth element magic, but I don't know if this is because she's earth elemental or because she's specifically an earth-witch. Actually, I don't know if there's any difference between the two. Could there be a fire-witch? Fire Logic is very vague about how the elemental magic works, but it didn't bother me much.
Fire Logic is a book set among the dirt filled camps of the rebel army and the ordinary farms of the countryside. There may very well be some cross over with military fantasy, although it seems more focused on the characters than the battles and tactics. Guns and explosives are commonly used, making the technology a bit different than what I normally see in second world fantasy.
I liked all of the central protagonists, although I'm not sure I could say why. Maybe it's because all of them felt messy and flawed and human. Karis especially stood out to me for those reasons, and I'm glad that the next book looks to be focusing on her. And make no mistake, I will be reading the next book in the series. Maybe not right away, since the library doesn't have a copy, but I will be getting to it eventually, I swear.
There are a couple of things that I do want to note. The first is that Fire Logic does magically cure disabilities. I was hoping we'd see how a character can be plot important and paralyzed, but nope. And while it's not relevant to the book itself, I can't figure out what's going on with the cover. None of the characters in the book are blond warrior women. Zanja, who is a warrior woman and the protagonist, has brown skin. It looks a lot like this cover was whitewashed. I know authors don't have any control over these things, but it's a real pity.
Anyway, as I've already established, I liked Fire Logic a lot and will be reading the sequel. This is definitely recommended to anyone looking for fantasy set in a gender egalitarian world or focusing on queer characters.


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DietPower for Windows
Keep your weightloss on track with this impressive app
- Very comprehensive program
- Allows for lots of detail
- Online community, tutorials and tips
- No offline help
- Outdated interface
- Slow
DietPower is a multi-optioned, fully configurable nutrition and diet software to log your diet and exercise and act as a coach in your bid to lose weight.
Admittedly, DietPower doesn't make a great first impression. It is old-fashioned and slow, with a barrage of details to fill in and screens to battle before you can actually get to grips with the program. Once you do, however, you will see where DietPower's strengths lie - largely the extremely configurable options for recording your dieting efforts.
DietPower works on a fairly basic principle - you log all the food you consume and exercise you do. Where it differs is that the program takes this information, as well as additional details specified in the Personal Information Form, and makes suggestions, for example, suggesting if you are running low on water or if your diet is a little carb-heavy.
This app lets you specify if you are planning to follow any conventional diet plan (Atkins, Jenny Criag, Zone, etc.), or if you are concerned with any health risks or nutrient groups. If you have the patience to keep entering your information, DietPower will surely be a great tool, with extensive charts, graphs and reports letting you know exactly how you are getting on.
Unfortunately, DietPower has a few flaws that might put users off. As mentioned above, the interface is downright ugly, while we found the app to be slow and somewhat buggy during tests. That aside, DietPower is a staggeringly complete program, and has an active online community, something that many consider essential when comes to weight loss.
DietPower is a nutrition and exercise powerhouse, marred slightly by a lack of speed and looks.


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Young Minds activist Alice Victor discusses the pressure she feels during examination time and how parents and teachers can support students through the stress.
Don't stay silent:
As teachers or parents, you know that your student or kid express themselves in special ways. Talking about their mental health is no different, so do not ignore any comments a young student makes, however brief, even if something seems like a bit of class room banter. Everyone has various sensitivity levels, and what you might disregard as a throwaway comment could be the tiniest hint of a much bigger issue.
Do not keep quiet about it, either. Open up a dialogue with the young student about the comment they made. A small, sympathetic action like this might motivate them to speak up about something that goes much deeper.
Be open:
It is obviously significant that your kids respect you and that you maintain a professional relationship. However, when talking about mental health and stress, it helps to memorize that we are all human. Interact with kids as you would anyone else not as young people who are poles apart from you. Avoid being patronizing or condescending by being as honest or open as possible.
What was most useful to me during exam time was to hear honest – and sometimes exposing – examples of mental health struggles and stressful situations, both from my peers and from the adults I looked up to. It helped me to know that I was not alone.
Don't put too much pressure on us:
I went to a college or school renowned for its educational reputation. Despite proving my aptitude by getting into the school, throughout my time there I felt constant pressure to exceed the expectations of my teachers and parents, and to live up to the successes of my peers. Students think about their future and want to do best at college and beyond. They put sufficient pressure on themselves, without anyone else adding to it.
Offer practical support:
It is significant to acknowledge the emotional strain a student might be feeling in the run-up to tests, but practical support is just as important. When I was dealing with exam stress, the difficult thing for me was discovering everyday strategies to assist me cope with the pressure. The strategy I found most helpful were:
Planning a sensible revision time table not just one that shown the amount of revision I felt I ought to be doing.
Learning to have confidence in my own strength and targ eting my revision towards the topics and subjects I struggled with. This may sound obvious, but it can be hard to accept the things you are bad at and even harder to put effort and time into getting better at them.
Not wasting time on the "shoulds" and "ought tos". When I lastly ignored what my friends were doing and used my revision period to focus on myself, I enhanced faster and I am not fleeing stressed. But as a student, it is not uncommon to be sucked in to the world of your peers, mainly with the 24/7 nature of social media. Having someone to support you with realizing your own priorities can be extremely helpful.
Motivate young people to reach out:
Many of my peers, included me, took a long time to ask for any help. In my case, this made me retreat further from the outside world, leaving me feeling more stressed and isolated.
While a lot of students feel increased levels of stress in the run-up to examinations, some individuals also have to cope with mental health conditions or special educational needs during exam time.
You might not be the only person able to provide support to your students: friends, parents, and mental health experts may also be on hand. If you see a student is struggling, maybe you could be the person who gently pushes them to seek the assist they need.
These are just few practical tips that worked for me. I am not saying they will work for everyone, but several of my friends found that related ideas helped them revise in a more productive way and cope better with examination-related stress.
It is vital to acknowledge the emotional strain a student may feel in exam time, but practical revision tips are also important.


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Whenever we see a headline such as "Chrysler Profit Sets Record for Quarter" (Oct. 29), we should eventually expect to read somewhere that "Chrysler is now making money but Lee Iacocca doesn't want to share the profits with the little guys."
In what part of this world, in what age under a capitalistic system did the "big guys" agree to share the profits with the "little guys?"
It is unfair to devalue the image of Iacocca or any other businessman because he has played the rules of the game in a system that has been in effect for hundreds of years.
Men like Iacocca invest large amounts of capital and take great risks, along with shareholders, not knowing for sure if that investment will be returned or pay off with profits and dividends. Any objections to this system that has become the American way of life calls for a devaluation not of the man but of the capitalistic system itself and its replacement by a better system if there is one.
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This article was written by Charles Daras, then President of the Société Archéologique et Historique de la Charente in 1969. It is reproduced by kind permission of the Society. Charles Daras wrote the Zodiaque volume on the Angoumois, and published his article in it.
Contrary to popular assumption, the church of St Michel was never associated with the Templars despite its unusual, clover-leaf shape. In fact, it was built to receive pilgrims on the way to Compostela. The only sculptured capital inside the church represents three heads of Green Men with horns. This was the work of Paul Abadie (1812-1884).


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fore·front /-ˌfrʌnt/
Fore·front n. Foremost part or place.
Set ye Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle. --2 Sam. xi. 15.
Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, standing in the forefront for all time, the masters of those who know. --J. C. Shairp.
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n 1: the part in the front or nearest the viewer; "he was in the
forefront"; "he was at the head of the column" [syn: head]
2: the position of greatest advancement; the leading position
in any movement or field [syn: vanguard, cutting edge]


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Since 1937
, once nestled in the middle of cornfields stands
the Smokehouse Market
. An unpretentious structure, reminiscent of its days as the market for the surrounding Chesterfield area. The store now houses one of St. Louis's most celebrated restaurants, Annie Gunn's. Within its walls, Chef Lou Rook, III works his magic, creating irresistible cuisine with a sophisticated country life accent. In keeping with the concept of
"Foods and wines inspired by the richness of country life"
, Chef Rook uses the best ingredients and the traditions that are most appropriate to them and imbues them with his own talented creative spin within the rhythm of the seasons.
Annie Gunn's
is known for its' heartwarming, nurturing, robust dishes that encourages us through another gloomy St. Louis winter... April launches us into the opening rites of spring's tiny lettuces and vegetables from our local farmers. Summer celebrates the month of local produce exuberance with an abundance of tomatoes, corn and the produce that bespeaks "our" American Heartland. Autumn blesses us with bountiful fall contributions of fruits and vegetables that readies us for the upcoming holidays. December finds us as grateful hosts to numerous individual family, friends and office parties sharing Chef Rooks' enthusiasm for bringing exotic and familiar, delicate and homey, rich and refined favorites, discoveries and his inventions to our devoted and deserving clientele.
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A Country Lane - Christmas on the Hill
A Country Lane is a family-run store in Burpengary East, Queensland, specializing in Christmas decor, country-styled decor and unique gifts and collectables.
Christmas is one of the major parts of the store, with Christmas being in stock and on display year-round. We are often known as "The Christmas Store" and love carrying holiday cheer throughout the whole year. We cover many styles of Christmas, including bright and cutesy, sleek and stylish and beautifully classic styles. We carry large ranges of nativities, snowglobes and ornaments and love finding very unique pieces for our customers.
The store is also well known for its non-Christmas homewares and gifts in contemporary country and French provincial styles. There's plenty of gorgeous wall art, clocks, cat & dog themed items and much more. Our collectables are also very popular, many of which overlap Christmas themes. Our best selling collection is Heartwood Creek and we have one of the most comprehensive collections in stock around.
The Staff
A Country Lane is a proudly family owned and run store. Rhonda owns the store and runs it with the help of her daughter, Emma.
Rhonda's long-held dream of one day running a Christmas or craft store finally came to fruition a few years ago when she bought A Country Lane. With a love of Christmas and holiday decor, it's no surprise that Rhonda would end up owning a Christmas shop one day! Our memories of Christmas growing up are filled with fun and amazement, as Rhonda has always loved Christmas decorating. We usually had more then one tree (as we had too many decorations for just one!) and every room in the house was decorated, even the bathroom! Her love of holiday decor extends to other celebrations as well, as we began having spooky Halloween parties, just to have fun decorating. For the rest of the year, she loves decorating in a variety of country styles and has quite the Heartwood Creek collection.
As the techie in the family, I (Emma) maintain the website, the facebook page, newsletters and the finances. I've also developed an interest in photography since starting to take photos for the website and am always trying improve my skills. You'll also see me in store at times, usually taking lots of photos to share online.


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All The Ways To Save Money This Holidays
All The Ways To Save Money This Holidays
I already wrote a post on ways to save money but this time I want to help you get through the holidays without going broke. Some people think that they must buy a gift for every single person in their life. Then end up spending all their hard earned money on Christmas gifts. Let me tell you right now that you need to treat your shopping list the way you would your wedding invitation list.
Make A Shopping Gift List
Make a list of all the persons that you wish to buy a gift for the holidays. After doing so, right next to their name and note down what that gift would be. Next to the gift, put the price of that item. In total you should have about 3 columns. Tally the costs of those gifts and see what type of budget you would need in order to purchase those items. Do the same thing for the list of household items that you need then list the price next to it.
Scale Your List
Now that you know what budget you are working its is a good time to scale some people off. Only leave the ones that you really must get a gift for or the ones who you know would more than likely get you a present. Eliminate anyone who doesn't fit those criteria mentioned above and don't feel bad for it. If necessary, reevaluate the value placed on each gift and household items you would have listed and tally again. Once you are comfortable with the budget then you can move forward to the next step.
Figure Out Where You Are Going To Shop
Decide if you are going to face the stores or shop online and where have the better deals. As soon as you figure that out then you can begin browsing for your desired items. A lot of people wait for Black Friday and Cyber Monday but a good time to shop is days leading up to BFCM. Stores offer great discounts on merchandise long before BFCM and you stand a better chance of getting what you want. The longer you wait the chances are things will be being sold out. For gift ideas and suggestions check out my Holiday Gift Guide.
Reuse Old Decorations, Drapes and Curtains
You are probably thinking that I am insane to suggest something like this but nothing is wrong with reusing stuff that you already have. Of course you are not going to use the same items every year but only purchase whats necessary. Christmas decorations are expensive so its always a good idea to store them away to use another time unless they one-time use only.
Don't Partake
I left this point for last because I don't want to discourage anyone from taking part in holiday festivities. But if you must, then this is great way to not spend and buy into the hype of Halloween, thanksgiving and Christmas for example. Over the years, the holidays have become so commercialised but its really about spending time with family, friends and really appreciating each other's company. How do you plan on saving this holiday season?
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President's Letter | Donor Classifications | Your Listing
Dear alumni, parents and friends,
Sacred Heart University—recently cited as one of the top 10 fastest-growing Catholic colleges in the country by the Chronicle of Higher Education--is one of the nation's best institutions for undergraduate education. Its community service and theatre arts programs are in the country's top 20, according to The Princeton Review. The education service company features SHU in its new 2018 edition of its college guidebook, The Best 382 Colleges and includes the school on its Best College Theater and Most Engaged in Community Service listings.
Social justice is a key piece of Sacred Heart's mission, and our strong tradition of community service is clearly an expression of that. Our students think nothing of spending their spring, winter and summer breaks on mission trips, building houses and volunteering at non-profits. This recognition is well deserved.
None of these accomplishments would be possible without the generous support of our donors. On behalf of all of us at SHU, I am proud to thank – and honor – every donor. I would also like to especially thank the Forever Pioneers, our student philanthropy group, for continuing to raise record amounts of money toward student scholarships, academic colleges and other programs.
I invite you to browse the 2016-2017 Donor Report and meet some of the dedicated students whose hard work brings such spirit into our campus. They quite eloquently explain how your gifts help them and their fellow students realize their dreams. Your generosity is evident wherever you look on our growing and vibrant campus.
From everyone in the Pioneer community, many thanks for another incredibly successful fundraising year.
John J. Petillo, Ph.D.
Every attempt has been made to provide an accurate listing of all donors from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. Please accept our sincere apologies if there has been an unintentional omission or misspelling. Please notify Carla Murphy of any errors at email@example.com. Gifts received after June 30, 2017, including matching gifts, will be acknowledged in the 2018 Annual Donor Report.


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