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Ichiban Kuji: Nanoha The Movie 2nd A's prize campaign
Banpresto's Ichiban Kuji Nanoha makes another comeback for another prize campaign.
This is their 2nd set of release for the Movie 2nd A's. The first one was release around February.
The campaign starts last August 31, 21013.
This Ichiban Kuji of Nanoha is only available at Sunkus, a convenience store in Japan. Unlike with the others that are present on other conbini Lawson, 7-11, etc. Each try cost for 800 yen and its a lottery, which means you can only count on your pure luck at drawing the lucky card.
I'm not from Japan, but a very lovely friend of mine lives there and partake on the event on my stead XD
This set highlights are non-scale figures, "A" Nanoha Takamachi (Exelion Mode) "B" Fate Testarossa (Balze Form) and "C" Hayate Yagami. Prize "D" is a 3 separate Original Clear Poster of Nanoha, Fate and Hayate on a their mizugi's. Prize "E" is a Device Pen of Laevatein and Graf Eisen. Prize "F" is a Rubber Keychain with 4 different back to back character designs. Nanoha and Fate, Hayate and Reinforce, Signum and Shamal, Vita and Zafira. Prize "G" is a Clear File with 3 different characters and contains 5 pcs per character and has different designs. Lastly is "H", which is 5 kinds of Kyun Chara plus 1 secret character which is a total of six designs. Nanoha Exelion Mode, Fate blaze Form, Hayate, Reinforce, Reinforce Nachtwal ver. and as for the secret character its no other than Fate Testarossa in Sonic Form. (My guess on here before is Alicia or Hayate on a Unison)
My friend went to the nearest Sunkus at Kameoka, the nearest one within the city, its roughly 40 mins. of driving.
When he arrived at the store
Only 5 pcs of the products are remaining.
The clerk said to him: "All items arrived at exactly 4 AM. We started campaign at 5AM and at 6 AM 90% of the items are sold".
and it was a 1 hour dream for everyone who was on that store.
What an event. For an hour, almost everything is sold. It kinda make me happy, for there are lots of Mahou Shoujo Nanoha Fans. ^o^
But kinda sad for my friend who went there just to try the lottery.
He tried going to another near Sankus, and unfortunately for him… same story as the first one, leaving only the consolation prizes.
and of course he is my dear friend, and giving up doesn't exist on our friendship xD
He went to the third store which was one hour driving from his place.
Look, there are still some quite stocks remaining in here. ^O^
He made a total of 15 tries, and I tell it, he's kinda lucky ^_~
or maybe because we use a certain chant XD
First 5 tries are, E, H(x2), D, G he thought of stopping because it was all consolation prize. But he aims at least to get both of E for the Device Pen is really cool.
then on the second try, "B". (woo~ a top prize)
B is one of the hardest you can get along with A and C ; for they are the top prize and only 3 pcs. are available for grabs per letter on each store.
Here are all the loots he got from the event on the 1st day.
B, D of Nanoha and Hayate, E Graf Eisen and Laevatein, F all designs, G Nanoha and 4 H
Its almost complete and of course, having the B made me the happiest XD
This Movie 2nd A's set has W-chance campaign as well
By registering the digits on the return ticket, you can earn a chance of winning the Special Figure set of Nanoha and Fate.
But expect that the chance are slim.
Here are some close looks on the items
Prize "B" Fate Testarossa -Blaze Form-
Prize "D" Nanoha and Hayate Original Clear Poster
Prize "E" Graf Eisen and Laevatein Device Pen
Prize "F" keychain Holder
Prize "G" Nanoha Clear File Collection
Prize "H" Kyun Chara
Prize Items holds extreme value and rarity for me, for its an item that cannot be bought regularly and only few people has it. The quality of the figure is fine for me, its a prize, and not for sale item. So if you are looking for a better quality, wait for more releases from the other companies.
Also, a brand new Ichiban Kuji set for Nanoha series is coming again this October.
This time its the Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha Innocent. Check the site for more info and news http://1kuji.bpnavi.jp/item/638/
You can try Mandarake or Yahoo Japan Auction if you are looking for some related items. ^o^
Special thanks to my friend in Japan, for the items, the pictures and your story adventure


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I am personaly sick and tired of shopping at walmart. I bought a $500 samsung tv and brougt it home an the remote wasnt working!!!
I called the store up and DEMANDED they come to my house and replace my tv and remote!!! What kind of service is this?! They sell me something and it doesnt work?! I called corporate to complain about it, and they told me I had to come in the store with my receipt and everything!!
This is unbelievable! Never shoping here again..walmart should be ashamed! To make things worse, I went into the store to speak wit someone in electronics and the asociate I tried to talk to said he was going to lunch! The nerve!
IT'S THERE JOB TO HELP ME!!! Im never going here again
Grammar and spelling, it's important. Also, yeah aside from Best Buy there are not very many if any retailers who will come out to your home to fix something or replace it.
Remote not working. Hmmm, did you put batteries in the remote?
More evidence that walmart shoppers are idiots.
you want customer service at WALMART for a 500.00 dollar tv. Try Best Buy they will run to your house for a 500.00 dollar TV!! Not even 5000.00 dollar TV's get good service!!
Wow, I cannot believe that you had the nerve to actually demand they go to your house and fix the problem. If they went to everyone's house for faulty house they would not have time to run the store.
Hate people who think the world revolves around them. The only part you should complain about is the employee going on his lunch before helping you. Then again if it was a busy time he had to go sometime, if he had to wait for every customer then he does not get a break. Talk about self entitled.
Also if you had half a brain you would know they do not got to your house for security reasons.
You could claim they robbed you.
They are doing this to protect themselves.
Oh the nerve, they actually get lunch breaks. Where do you work (assuming that you do) so I can come when it is time for your break and demand that you help me.
Also why would they come to your house because something is not working. Just go and get it replaced.


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The Question of Christmas
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It's that time of year. Authors with a completed manuscript who have been considering indie publishing decide they should do it -- and give it to their family as a Christmas gift.
It's a sweet idea. And, in some cases, it's possible -- we often get a book from manuscript to print in 4-6 months.
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See, launching a book is a tremendous opportunity to engage your audience. It's a great opportunity to raise the profile of your book. It's a great time to connect with new readers.
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Now, I can hear the objections happening. No way! Doesn't every publisher aim at the Christmas market?
Yes, and no. Yes, these months, between September and December, are the busiest months for retailers. Yes, we often target it as a release window.
But almost none of those projects begin development in August for the Christmas market. They may have begun development in August of the year before, but it's likely that they started development long before that.
Why? Well, it's a combination of factors, actually:
- The publishing industry has long adhered to long lead-times. But it's not without reason:
- Book reviewers want at least 4 months between the book landing in their hands and the launch.
- Retailers still use catalogs, and catalogs are slow. Publishers lock down ads for the Christmas push in March. That allows the catalog to come out over the summer.
- Momentum is tremendously important. Publishers and savvy authors build marketing campaigns that grow to fever pitch around the launch of the book. But the way to make that happen is activity + time.
So, if you call BelieversPress next week and ask, "Can I have my book in time for Christmas?" We'll say, "Maybe, but is it the best thing to do to your book?"
Of course, since indie-publishing doesn't tend to live-and-die by the product launch, the answer might be yes.
Either way, we're committed to being the kind of team who shoots straight and helps you assess your project the way a professional should. We love helping you publish!


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These are the thoughts and observations of me — a woman of a certain age. (Oh, my, God, I'm 60!) I'm single. I'm successful enough (independent, self supporting). I live in the burbs and work in the city (Chicago, the best city in the world). I'm an aunt, a friend and a colleague. I feel that voices like mine are rather underrepresented online or in print. So here I am. If my musings resonate with you, please visit my blog again sometime.
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
All it takes is 3
Considering we're playing St. Louis, we can really do ourselves some good. On Monday, behind a surprisingly powerful Kyle Hendricks, we lowered the Magic Number from 5 to 3 because we not only won, the Cardinals lost.
We face St. Louis again Tuesday and Wednesday. So Wednesday could be the day.
We could officially be the Central Division Champions by Wednesday night.
By contrast, in the East, the Nationals' number to clinch is 8. The Dodgers' magic number to clinch the West is 16.
Let's let Jake's shirt tell the story.
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This year we are offering winter day camps for kids ages 5 - 10, which is great if you have to work over the holidays. Let your kids innovate at TELUS Spark with a day of curiosity-driven STEAM skill-building activities! Your kids will have a blast exploring the different galleries and will love experiencing one of our daily dome shows. Day camps will run with a special theme each day:
December 27th: Building Challenges
If your kid loves building, this is a great day for them to get hands on experience! Kids ages 5-6 learn all about what floats and what doesn't when they build their own boat and float it down our CKM stream. Later they get to participate in the Paper Bridge Challenge – usually we build bridges out of strong materials like concrete and metal, but for this challenge they'll need to build a bridge out of only newspaper and tape.
For the older kids ages 7-10 it's all about problem solving with the Egg Drop challenge! Can they build a device to protect an egg as it falls 2 storeys? Another fun activity is the spaghetti marshmallow challenge, using only spaghetti, tape and string, see who can raise the marshmallow the highest! Then their building skills will be put to the test, when they see who can build the highest tower that can support a book using only paper and tape!
December 28th: Robots
Get your kids excited about robotics and electricity! Kids ages 5-6 will use cardboard, straws, and string to build an articulated body part that is controlled by pulling on string.
Older kids ages 7-10 will learn about electricity and will get to test out their knowledge by building their own simple circuits. They will then take everything they learned about circuits to play with Makey Makey to build an electronic computer interface.
December 31st: Scientific Art
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January 2nd: Dinosaurs and Digging
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Older kids ages 7-10 will do scientific experiments to find out how to make the optimal pancake! In the kitchen they will tinker with the ingredients to bring home the ultimate pancake recipe. Latter they will explore chemistry using cabbage juice as an indicator and make art with various household chemicals.
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ABU DHABI. KAZINFORM The UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, UAEJJF, has said that the upcoming Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2019, ADWPJJC, will be the best to date both in terms of the quality of competing athletes and overall organisation.
UAEJJF, the official authority for jiu-jitsu in the country, has revealed that preparations for the championship are progressing well, with thousands of athletes from around the world ready for the seven-day event, WAM reports.
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Abdulmunem Al Mohammed Al Hashemi, Chairman of the UAEJFF, addressed a press conference at the St. Regis Corniche, Abu Dhabi, in which he confirmed this year's championship will once again welcome the sport's elite from more than 100 countries, as he announced registration is now closed with all categories at full capacity.
As the Federation readies to take the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship into its second decade following ten years of success, Al Hashemi maintains the championship is now the most important event on the international jiu-jitsu calendar. "This is the world's largest jiu-jitsu event and we have been working hard to finalise the tournament in line with the vision of Abu Dhabi as the global home of jiu-jitsu.
He added, "This tournament represents a real example of the importance of teamwork and cooperation between sports federations and public and private sector institutions. We thank all our partners for the success of this edition, which represents a tournament for the UAE and the world - not just for Abu Dhabi."
Al Hashemi revealed the 2019 championship has recorded tremendous growth on various levels, including the calibre of athletes. Registration is now closed with every category reaching its capacity. This year's event has seen a 12 percent increase in the number of black belts compared with 2018.
Jiu-jitsu heroes from the sport's traditional heartlands such as Brazil, UK, US and the UAE will be joined by athletes from 12 emerging countries in jiu-jitsu - including Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Russia, Kazakhstan and Angola - in Abu Dhabi.
The UAEJJF confirmed that the ADWPJJC 2019 will be screened live on the Abu Dhabi Sports Network and on more than 32 channels around the world, including Dubai Sports, Sharjah Sports, Airtel, Fox Sports, Eleven Sport and other channels, reaching more than 12 million viewers in more than 100 countries.


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Friday, September 4, 2009
9th Annual Taste of Canton
Thursday, October 8th, from 5:00pm-8:00pm; Located in Historic Downtown Canton in Cannon. Park by the gazebo. Come experience some of the finest restaurants in Canton. They will be competing for "The Best Taste of Canton". Music, kid's activities, family fun. $5.00 admission.
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Former chef and central Maine jack-of-all-trades Tim Kenlan didn't create just one delicious recipe for us during "I Heart Meatloaf" month. If you're feeling more ambitious in the kitchen now that the Valentine's Day pressure has eased, try his recipe for shiitake mushroom meatloaf wrapped in asparagus and prosciutto with a Madeira gravy. We've dubbed it Lamborghini Meatloaf for its luxury and quick acceleration from the plate to your stomach. Enjoy!
Cooking note: Tim says this recipe may seem extensive, but it actually came together quite easily. In terms of degree of difficulty, he would call this medium because there are a number of steps, not that any of them is particularly difficult.
Prep time: 30 minutes; total cooking time: about 1.5 hours. Serves 4-6.
2 lbs Double Z ground beef
2 eggs
¼ cup quick oats
¼ Italian seasoned bread crumbs
¼ grated Romano cheese
5 glugs of Worcestershire sauce
S+P to taste (go easy on salt as the Romano adds a good salt profile, but it will need some additional salt)
16 oz (volume, not weight) shiitake mushrooms, destemmed and finely chopped
3 shallots, minced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
2 Tbsp duck fat (can just use olive oil if one would prefer). Duck fat is available frozen in many grocery stores, including Shaw's. We haven't checked Hannaford, but they may have it as well.
2 Tbsp fresh basil chiffonade
¼ cup Madeira wine (could use regular white wine or Marsala/sherry)
salt and pepper to taste
12-15 asparagus spears
1 package prosciutto (bacon would also work)
For the gravy:
Meatloaf drippings (after it has cooked)
1 Tbsp butter, unsalted
1 ½ Tbsp flour
2 cups chicken broth
½ cup Madeira
2 Tbsp tamari (or soy sauce)
salt and pepper to taste
For the parsnips:
2 lbs parsnips, peeled and cut into evenly sized pieces (doesn't matter what size, just even so they cook evenly)
3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
½ cup sour cream
1 Tsp white pepper
salt to taste
For the spinach:
10 oz baby spinach
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 Tbsp butter
¼ cup white wine
salt and pepper to taste
Putting it all together:
Preheat oven to 350° F.
In a large mixing bowl, add beef, eggs, oats, bread crumbs, cheese, salt and pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Set aside.
In a medium skillet, heat duck fat (or olive oil) on medium-high heat until hot.
Add shallots and garlic and sauté until translucent and starting to brown.
Add a pinch of salt and pepper.
Add chopped shiitakes and cook until they've soaked up most of the juices (2-3 minutes).
Deglaze the pan with the Madeira and reduce (another 2 minutes or so).
Add basil and take off heat, set aside to cool slightly before adding to the beef (putting it in the freezer for a few minutes will do the trick if one is in a hurry).
Add the mushroom mixture to the beef bowl and mix with your hands (using gloves is a good idea) just until everything is incorporated evenly. Be very careful not to overmix, as this can cause the meat to become tough when it's cooked.
In a roasting pan, line the bottom with a piece of parchment or wax paper and coat with a tablespoon or two of olive oil to prevent sticking.
Form the meat mixture into a loaf shape on the parchment paper (probably about 8 inches long by 4 inches wide and 3 inches tall? You can certainly make any shape your heart desires, so long as it will cook evenly, and I don't recommend using a loaf pan as it adds time to the cooking and will severely dry out the meat).
Place the asparagus spears across the top of the loaf, pushing them in ever-so-slightly, but don't cover them with meat. Then, place the prosciutto pieces across the top and sides of the loaf. It's OK if they overlap slightly.
Place the meatloaf in the oven until internal temperature reaches 160° F, about 60 minutes. If you have a probe thermometer, that's the best way, but if not, cook time was just under 1 hour.
Once done, take the meatloaf out of the pan and wrap it loosely in a sheet of tinfoil. Allow it at least 10 minutes to rest, as this will bring the internal temperature up a few degrees, and will also bring all the juices back into the meat and make it moist and delicious.
While resting, pour the drippings from the roasting pan into a small saucepan on medium heat on the stove. Add the butter and melt it. Whisk in the flour and let it cook up slightly until it's golden brown and bubbly. Carefully, and SLOWLY add the Madeira while CONSTANTLY whisking (if you don't, it will clump up terribly). Then slowly add the chicken broth while constantly whisking so that you end up with a smooth textured gravy with no lumps. Whisk in the tamari and add some pepper. Taste for saltiness and add some if needed. Cook the gravy until it's at your desired consistency, should be 2 or 3 minutes, then take off of the heat.
For parsnips:
Peel and chop up the parsnips and add them with the crushed garlic to a small saucepan. Cover with water and boil until the parsnips are starting to fall apart (8-10 minutes, maybe less). Reserve about ½ cup of the boiling liquid, then strain the parsnips and garlic. Put the parsnips into a Cuisinart and give it a whiz. Add the reserved boiling liquid and whiz again. Add white pepper and sour cream and blend until smooth. Taste test and probably add a teaspoon or less of salt.
For spinach:
Heat butter in a skillet until hot. Add 1 clove of minced garlic and cook for a minute or two until the garlic starts releasing its flavor. Add the spinach (it looks like a lot, but it will cook down). Use tongs to move the spinach around to prevent burning. Add wine and allow that to reduce until the spinach is nearly fully wilted, about 2 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste, and add the remaining clove of minced garlic and cook for another minute or so, then turn off the heat.
After the meatloaf has rested, slice it into desired thickness using a sharp carving knife. Serve on plate with parsnips and spinach, and cover with gravy.


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Watch Video Shows Democrats Give Standing Ovation to Clinton's Idea Of Building A Wall, & Deporting Illegals
Trump's executive order halts visas for 90 days for "immigrants and non-immigrants" from Syria, Somalia, Sudan, Libya, Yemen, Iran, and Iraq.
The executive order further suspended the entry of all refugees for 120 days, indefinitely blocks Syrian refugees from entering and lowers the ceiling to 50,000 for refugees allowed to enter the U.S. during Fiscal Year 2017.
In response to the order, protests have taken place outside major U.S. airports while immigration lawyers from groups financed by billionaire George Soros, a champion of open border policies, were signatories to a lawsuit filed Saturday to block the order.
In response to the lawsuit, U.S. District Judge Ann Donnelly issued an emergency order that temporarily blocks U.S. authorities from deporting those from the nations listed in Trump's executive order.
While the government can revamp its flawed screening process, it may be instructive to recall that President Clinton and his fellow Democrats had some similar ideas to the ones they are protesting now!
Democrats have likely forgotten that they cheered and gave President Bill Clinton a STANDING OVATION for his idea to build a wall and deport criminal illegals.
Watch the video:
Flashback Video Shows Democrats Give Standing Ovation to Clinton For Plan To Build A Wall and Deport Illegals
Posted by US Conservative on Sunday, January 29, 2017
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In 2003, I was on a trip to
He never properly identified himself, but it was obvious that he was a "civilian contractor" from the logo on his shirt. When I tried to explain why we were there, he literally told me to shut my mouth until I was told to speak. Then he told my Iraqi translator to sit in the blistering heat while he escorted me — the American — inside to see if our Iraqi interviewee was available. I have to admit it: both my translator and I really wanted to just punch his lights out. But I kept thinking to myself: "Who does this guy report to? If I get in his face and he comes after me, to whom do I complain?"
That was my first encounter with one of the many private security guards, service suppliers and aid workers — a k a civilian contractors — who have since become an integral part of the U.S. war efforts in Iraq and
As we debate how many more troops to dispatch to Afghanistan, it might be a good time to also debate just how far we've already gone in hiring private contractors to do jobs that the State Department, Pentagon and
Every year, more and more of the core business of national security — diplomacy, development, defense and even intelligence — "is being shifted into the hands of private contractors — much more than our public realizes," Stanger said to me. One big reason why we've been able to fight the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq with so few allies is because we've basically hired the help.
"Afghanistan and Iraq," explained Stanger, "are our first contractors' wars, differing from previous interventions in their unprecedented reliance on the private sector for all aspects of their execution. According to the Congressional Research Service, contractors in 2009 accounted for 48 percent of the D.O.D. work force in Iraq and 57 percent in Afghanistan. And the Pentagon is not the only government agency deploying contractors; the State Department and Usaid make extensive use of them as well. Contractors provide security for key personnel and sites, including our embassies; feed, clothe and house our troops; train army and police units; and even oversee other contractors. Without a multinational contractor force to fill the gap, we would need a draft to execute these twin interventions."Continue reading the main story
Or, we would need real allies.
I am not against outsourcing, improving government efficiency or hiring the best people to perform specialized tasks. But we've fallen into a pattern of outsourcing some of the very core tasks of government — interrogation, security, democracy promotion. As more and more of this government work gets contracted and then subcontracted — or as Stanger puts it, "when money and instructions change hands multiple times in a foreign country" — the public interest can get lost and abuse and corruption get invited in. We're also building a contractor-industrial-complex in
In 2008, notes Stanger, roughly 80 percent of the State Department's requested budget went out the door in the form of contracts and grants. The Army's primary support contractor in Iraq,
The U.S. military is now proposing a huge nation-building project for Afghanistan to replace its dysfunctional government with a state that can deliver for the Afghan people so they won't side with the
The government may operate more efficiently with private contractors. And outsourcing can often deliver real innovation, especially in economic development. Still, I'm old-fashioned: When America is acting abroad, I prefer our public services to be provided as much as possible by public servants motivated by, and schooled in, the common good and simple patriotism — not profits or private ambitions.Continue reading the main story


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Club Instructors
Club Instructors
Sean Smith- Tadcaster and York
Having started Karate at the age of 10, I returned to training in 1996 under Sensei Mark Holding, and began instructing in 1997 as a 4th Kyu. I earned my 1st Dan in 1999 under a panel headed by Sensei Doug James (8th Dan) along with Sensei Ian Abernethy (6th Dan) and Sensei Ray Hind (6th Dan) and gained my full coaching qualification a week later. I achieved my 2nd Dan in December 2017 alongside Phil.
I have represented the British Karate-Do Chojinkai at both National and International level gaining a number of Kata and Kumite titles along the way. As part of this I regularly trained with Sensei Holding and Sensei Abernethy to develop both aspects of my Karate.
Having moved to Leeds to develop my career in the Leisure Industry I was able to retrain and qualify as a secondary PE teacher. I am currently employed within a secondary school in York.
Holding a BSc Sports Science, a Level 4 Strength and Conditioning Coach and a Specialist in Youth S&C. I have a passion for supplementary training to improve performance.
I am married to Lisa and have two children Lucas, age 8 (currently training, 6th Kyu) and Alyssa, aged 4 (currently training, 9th Kyu).
I now run Mitsuru Yorkshire which is currently based in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire and I am also the Managing Director of MY Fitness and Martial Arts.
Phil Moran- Tadcaster
I started Karate at age 15 with the Appleby club in 1999 and began instructing in 2001. I gained my 1st Dan in 2004 under a panel headed by Sensei Doug James (8th Dan). I represented the British Karate-Do Chojinkai at National level and came third in the 2003 EKGB Cadets National Championships . I recently achieved my 2nd Dan, grading alongside Sean.
After moving to Leeds in 2004 to pursue career opportunities I now own two vehicle wrapping businesses in the Wetherby area.
I have a daughter Kim, age 7 who is currently training and is a 8th Kyu.


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Tour du Rwanda 2018:
Stage five: Karongi-Rubavu (95.1km)
Stage four: Musanze-Karongi (135.8km)
Top five
1. Timothy Rugg (Team Embrace the World) 03h31'25"
2. Samuel Hakiruwizeye (Team Rwanda) 03h33'35"
3. Didier Munyaneza (Team Rwanda) 03h33'49"
4. David Lozano (Team Novo Nordisk) 03h33'49"
5. Jean Claude Uwizeye (POC Cote de Lumière) 03h33'53"
General classification, top five
1. Samuel Mugisha (Team Rwanda) 14h07'53"
2. Jean Claude Uwizeye (POC Cote de Lumière) 14h08'14"
3. Mulu Hailemicheal (Ethiopia) 14h08'14"
4. David Lozano (Team Novo Nordisk) 14h09'44"
5. Valens Ndayisenga (POC Cote de Lumière) 14h10'06"
American rider Timothy Rugg staged a stunning solo performance to win stage four (Musanze to Karongi) of the 2018 Tour du Rwanda.
The 32-year old all-round rider bossed the whole stage from the start and comfortably claimed the 135.8 kilometer distance in 3 hours, 31 minutes and 25 seconds.
This is the rider's second stage win at Tour du Rwanda following his first stage victory in 2016, the same year that he scooped a prologue (Individual Time Trial) win of the race.
Rugg who is riding for German side Team Embrace the World, was followed by Team Rwanda's duo of Samuel Hakiruwizeye (3:33:35) and Didier Munyaneza (3:33:49) in second and third place, respectively.
ALSO READ: Tour du Rwanda 2018: Team Rwanda upbeat to keep yellow jersey
Italy-based Rwanda international Samuel Mugisha, 20, finished in eighth position, two minutes and twenty eight seconds adrift of the stage winner but still retained the yellow jersey.
Benjamin Teylaz Favre of Team Haute-Savoie Rhone-Alpes of France set the pace when he launched the first solo breakaway after just 7.8 kilometers, opening a 12 seconds gap to the peloton before he was joined by Joseph Kamau of Kenya Riders Safaricom at 11 kilometers where they led the bunch by 18 seconds.
As riders approached the first intermediate sprint, which was after 20.3 kilometers, Bai-Sicasal-Petro de Luanda's Bruno Araujo accelerated to beat Andrew Kamutai of Kenya Riders Safaricom to the day's first prize point.
Samuel Mugisha stayed with the yellow jersey after stage four. (File)
At an average speed of 37.8km/h, Team Embrace the World's Timothy Rugg again set another tone for the race, pulling a solo attack roughly after 25 kilometers that opened a one minute and twenty seconds lead to the peloton- he never looked back.
He took the first climb of the stage after 27.3 kilometers.
As the race entered Gishwati forest, about 65 kilometres to Karongi town, Rugg who seemed to be on a mission to considerably improve his ranking on the General Classification, had stretched his lead to an overwhelming five minutes and thirty eight seconds.
The huge lead saw him comfortably take the second climb that was after 70.6 kilometres, and was followed by Ethiopian duo Mulu Hailemicheal and Desalegn Temalew.
Heading into the final 30 kilometers, the peloton chased down Rugg to cut the gap to four minutes and thirty seconds but this didn't stop him from claiming the third and final climb that was after 103.7 kilometers – this time beating Hailemicheal, Ndayisenga and Mugisha.
As Rugg began to descend into the final 16 kilometers, the chasing group had significantly cut the lead to two minutes and thirty seconds. Nonetheless, the peloton's effort to catch the American was never enough as he entered Karongi town to celebrate the stage win alone.
With the 10th Tour du Rwanda at halfway mark – four stages down and four more to go, Mugisha leads the General classification with a total time of 14h07'53" while Jean Claude Uwizeye is second, followed by Hailemicheal. Both riders level at 14h08'14" time used.
Action continues on Thursday with Stage 5 as riders tussle it out on a 95.1-kilometre ride from Karongi district to Rubavu district on the shores of Lake Kivu.
There will be two intermediate sprint points up for grabs with the first one after 13.7 kilometers and the second one at 74.9 kilometres.
ALOS READ: Hellmann wins Stage Three but Mugisha retains yellow jersey


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I lost my contact lens at the yoga studio the other night.
This might not seem like the end of the world but for me, it's a bit of an issue. Without special hard contacts I can barely see - so if you've ever seen me in a yoga class that I'm not teaching and I don't smile or wave at you, I'm not avoiding you, promise! It fell somewhere as I was taking it out of it's case, which is pretty inconvenient in a busy yoga studio on a Monday night in-between classes. People everywhere. Imagine looking for a needle in a haystack. Only it's a really expensive custom made needle that you're supposed to use everyday for a year or two. Oops.
Two of the sweet girls working the desk that night were on their hands and knees scouring the floor with me. When I explained that it wasn't a daily but a pretty special custom made lens, one of them looked at me and asked how I was being so chill about it.
I explained that the contact was already missing so there's really no use in me getting upset about it. I obviously wasn't bouncing off the walls and cheering, but it really wouldn't help my cause of trying to find the missing contact if I let myself get worked up about it. Remember - this was right after I practice - 'Zen Jenn' was out in full force.
In the end I never did find the contact lens. I went on my way, annoyed but okay.
In the moment that the contact fell, I could have freaked out. In all honesty, a part of me really wanted to. There's a question that I've been asking myself lately that stopped me from spiralling. I think you might find it helpful in your life which is why I'm sharing this whole little contact debacle.
If I find myself following a train of thought that might not make me feel good or I'm feeling triggered to react like I was the other night, I simply ask:
It's an instant reality check. I have Dan Harris, author of the book and podcast 10% Happier, to thank for it. He brought up the importance of asking this question whenever you find yourself lost in thought or getting dragged around by that voice in your head. There are countless situations where the simple answer to the question is NO.
How many times in your life have you gotten into your head and made life way harder than it has to be? How many times have you reacted to something or someone in a way you shouldn't have and made the situation way worse? How many times have you let that inner dialogue get you down about yourself or your life on what otherwise could have been a good day?
There are things in life to worry about.
A lot of what we waste our energy on doesn't fall into that category.
There are things in life to get upset about.
A replaceable - and expensive ugh - contact lens is not one of them.
The next time you find yourself spiralling down the rabbit hole of negative thinking or reactivity, ask yourself the simple question: is this useful? If the answer is no, move - or think - in a different direction.


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Well, that was a mighty fine way to spend six days! I've just got back from the 10th (and my very 1st) Emirates Airline Festival of Literature in Duabi and, well...I'm not sure where to start! Actually, maybe with the flight...
Nope, I'd never flown business class before, and now I'm not sure I'll be able to get on a cramped EasyJet flight without having a quiet sob to myself. It was VERY nice. Being a Fairly Small Human (I'm 5ft 4) I had so much room, and turned my seat area (what's the correct word for that?) into a happy little drawing nook. I also watched films and drank champagne because I'm quite sure it would have been rude not to. Philip Ardagh - all 6ft 7 of him - fitted in surprisingly well, and I didn't have to use a shoe horn to wedge him out after landing, which I've had to do a few times before. (To witness him trying to squeeze himself out of a seat on an EasyJet or RyanAir plane is to witness a daddy longlegs trying not to plummet down the plug hole.. Quite a sight.)
As illustrators and authors, it's quite common that we spend most of our time on our own (or in my case, with my studio buddy, Sarah McIntyre) so to get out and visit schools or perform at festivals makes a very welcome change for me. We were all (and by "all" I mean authors, illustrators, musicians, poets, festival staff and volunteers) staying in the hotel the festival was held (it was HUGE). Unusually for a lit festival, we were there for a whole six days, so there was plenty of time to chat and get to know other authors and illustrators, some of whom I've only ever previously had a chance to say a quick hello to in a fleeting moment in the green room of other festivals, before being whisked off to have a mic fitted or jump on a train back to London, or babble words at on Twitter. I think that was one of my favourite parts of Emirates Lit Fest.
Cue an onslaught of photos of just some of the awesome people I met:
For anyone who has seen one of Philip Ardagh's events, you'll know that he's one giant ball of hilarious energy, and trying to keep up with that on stage is quite a feet, though mostly just a lot of fun. Although we have a rough script for all of our events that we rehearse, I never quite know what he's going to do or say. He let me off fairly easily this time though, with only one incident that left me wondering if he actually might need medical attention; he lay down on the ground and put his feet in the air, sending me off into the audience with the mic. I had no idea why either of these things were happening, but I figured he'd yelp if he actually needed assistance....Ardagh, you do keep me on my toes!
Not only that, but I got the chance to do a Story Jam on stage with Maitha Al Khayat, who is one of the UAE's most prolific Emirates children illustrators and writers. The premise of our event? Create two new characters and a new story with the audience....in an hour! As you can imagine, there was a lot of speed drawing going on! With the help of the children in the audience, we came up with a T-Rex called Sam, and a camel called Lily. There were sand tornados, flying carpets, scorpions...and Google Maps even came into it somewhere (though that didn't quite make it into the story!)
I'm so used to doing events either on my own, or with my children's book collaborator, Philip Ardagh, and in both cases, I'm the only one drawing on stage, so I loved getting to draw along with someone else, and, since I'm writing this the day after International Woman's Day, I'll admit that it did feel pretty amazing to be one of two women standing on the stage, in a career we've worked really hard to get into, doing a job we adore. (Cue some kind of Spice Girls 'Girl Power' pose)
We may have left the snow in London, but there wasn't much time for lounging around by the pool side. I did steal ten minutes to crash out (and maybe fell asleep) in the sun after two events. It was a busy six days!
Luckily for me, my partner Martin was able to come along. This was the first lit festival he's accompanied me to, and although I didn't let him watch any of my events (because...nerves), having him waiting for me after was really nice. Sometimes I think that to anyone who doesn't do this amazing and bizarre job, it can seem like a strange world. A lot of people I've spoken to don't fully understand what it is that I do as a children's illustrator and author - the many hats we have to (or choose to) wear - so it was really nice to show Martin a glimpse of that world in person, beyond the times he comes to my studio for a cuppa, or I come home and debrief him at the end of the day. I hope he comes to more. (Hi Martin!)
The most surprising thing that happened while I was in Dubai, was having to rescue these two Whompodomps. Some of you may have seen these little creatures appear on my Instagram feed over the past year, because although they are usually very shy creatures, they have taken a shine to me (for which I am very honoured). I'd been to see them shortly before I left the UK, to make sure they had stocked up on enough custard to keep them going through the snowy weather that lay ahead, and said a fond farewell. But, unbeknownst to me, they had hopped on the busy tube to London City Airport (how they weren't seen I don't know!), borrowed a plane (well, they said borrowed, the authorities said stolen, but that's a whole other story) and made their way across land and sea to Dubai...only to crash in the desert. Whompodomps don't make great pilots, apparently. They get distracted by pretty cloud formations and thoughts of custard. Ardagh and I set off as soon as I'd realised what had happened, and after many hours of searching under a scorching sun, we finally found them and brought them safely back to London. I stowed them away in my hand luggage and when we were sure the Emirates air hostesses weren't looking, they snook out of my bag and peered out of the window to marvel at the clouds passing by....
There are so many people to thank for my time in Dubai: Isobel Abulhoul, the festival director for inviting me; Yvette, chief operating officer; Mary Ann who arranged the flights and accommodation; Jo, who looked after all our authorial and illustrator (what's the illustrator equivalent to authorial?!) needs; Flora Rees who organised my school visit to GEMS World Academy; Annabelle Corton who provided two all-important sticks for our Stick & Fetch event (one of which ended up painted gold as THE WRONG END OF THE STICK AWARD; Monita for arranging PR and interviews; Ciaran Kelly for introducing our Ardagh & Elwick event and looking after me for my comics workshop; Meredith Clipperton for introducing my Story Jam event with Maitha; and all the other staff, interns and volunteers; not forgetting all the men, women and children who came to our events and made up our audiences. THANK YOU.


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1.) Bench Press-10-5-3-1-1-3-5-10. Weight as needed.
Strength and volume
1-12 ascending ladder.
Dumbbell Man Makers( 1 push up, 1 dB row, 1 dB row)
Russian twists (35,25) 2 twists=1 rep
Cash out: 50 Bench Dips
**Spend 4 minutes stretching Pecs and front delts with rack and bands. Also focus on steady relaxed breathing.


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Tuesday, 18 March 2008
Six weeks into Lent
Forty-two days gone, four to go... Weight down to at 11 st 4lbs/72kg. Body Mass Index 22.7 (comfortably within limits of healthy weight for adult). Sit-ups now up to 120 per day (two lots of 60). One whole inch off trimmed off the stomach. Moni comments that my Lent has been more about me and less about God. I fear she may be right - too much self-centred focus on diet, strenghtening the Will, cleansing the body, getting fit - and not enough about the spiritual side of Lent. There's always next year - my 18th Lent in a row.
Posted by Michael Dembinski at 23:10
Labels: Lent
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A very perceptive comment by your daughter. Self must be obliterated at this time as Christ obliterated himself for the sake of the world. Lent is about embracing emptiness and the void so that it can be filled with spiritual nourishment through suffering and deepest meditation. Less about lists and more about the absence of lists. The grandest opportunity for faith and renewal and rebirth is within your grasp. The light of the world shall soon shine again, this Sunday. Those who have faith shall witness it.
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Adoption= Insanity? (Chapter 1: Only Try This if You're Crazy)
**Four years ago to the week, this was my first post on Hypervigilant. Ah, memories…
Ever notice the words "adoption" and "insanity" have the same number of letters?
Coincidence? I think not.
It's been almost three years since the Wednesday they arrived, dropped off by another foster parent. At the time, we didn't know that a Social Worker was supposed to be present to "facilitate" the situation. The kids had no idea what was happening. Neither did we. Married ten years, with approximately 20 years of "kid experience" between us, we thought we could handle it. The kiddos, then 5 and newly-turned-7, had met us and seemed to like us. Surely, this would be a breeze. They were so teeny and adorable..like baby jackals.
Surely you've heard the phrase, "Wednesday's child is full of woe." That Wednesday evening foreshadowed the next two years of our lives with fair accuracy. We took them to a church spaghetti dinner. During the course of the meal, they ate pasta and sauce with their hands (unwilling to use apparently foreign utensils), spilled six (count 'em, six) cups of pink lemonade – including a huge trip-fall-splatter that involved about a third of the floor space, and the five year old ate a napkin. Ate a napkin.
Well, ate might be exaggeration. He stuffed the napkin in his mouth, and despite (or because of) our exhortations of "Oh, honey, don't…don't do that." "No, that's not food. Take it out." "Spit that out right now." "SPIT. IT. OUT." he continued to chew the paper with a "make me" glint in his sweet blue eyes. Finally, Hubby said, "Fine. Swallow it. It'll probably stop you up and you won't poop for a week." The game was no longer fun. He swiftly deposited the mass of wet fibers onto the floor.
We arrived home past bedtime, exhausted, but bathing could not be skipped, as the kids were literally covered in sauce. Imagine all the cute photos of your friends' infants eating pasta for the first time. Super cute, that tomato-basted babe. Fast forward five or seven years. No longer super cute.
We wanted to get them into bed quickly, so I started the shower, made sure it was warm, then helped the 7 year old remove her saucy outfit and step into the tub. She gave me a little smile. Then…she collapsed, screaming, on the floor of the tub. In my panic to find the problem, I left the shower running. "Are you hurt? Did you slip? Are you okay? What's wrong?" She continued to scream. Hubby, who had been entertaining the five year old, opened the door slightly. "What in the world is happening in there? What did you do?" More screaming. What did I do? Clearly, I lost my mind and brought an insanely scary spirit-possessed child into the house.
Finally, as the decibels reached somewhere between ear-piercing and drum-bleeding, I regained my conscious mind and turned off the shower. Screaming stopped, immediately. No explanation. "Are you okay?" Nod. "Are you hurt?" Shake. "Did the shower scare you?" Another negative shake. "You have to get clean; will you take a bath?" Nod. The child then washed the remnants of dinner from her hair, calmly and apparently in her right mind.
We didn't attempt another shower for the next year. Then, the younger one spontaneously decided he'd rather shower. Not to be outdone by her little brother, our girl braved the shower the next night, with no complications. Oh, how I love sibling rivalry.
Approximately six hundred showers later, she said casually. "Hey, remember that time I was screaming like a crazy person in the shower, on our first night here?" "Oh…um, I think I remember." Yes, I remember. My eardrums spontaneously tremor at the thought. "Yeah, Mama…I was just freaked out about being in a new house. Sorry about that." Freaked out, indeed. "Oh, sweetie, don't even worry about it. That was a long time ago. I barely even remember it." Liar, liar, pants on fire…
My mom says she doesn't remember the hours of childbirth because the joy of seeing the baby's face "erased the memory." If you're lucky, birth happens in hours (or if you're unlucky, days). Adoption, especially with behaviorally challenged kiddos, is a little different. Labor pains happen every day for years.
And believe me, I remember every single minute.
Good thing we like a little insanity around here.
Sometimes, while reading my Bible, I find a passage reworking itself in my head. No sacrilege, just applying it to my current situation.
I know what it is to respect the Lord, and when I try to see through His eyes, I know He wants me to try to persuade others to follow His example, advocating for children and for reconciliation.
God knows my intent is pure and I hope you can see this, too. When I write about the our lives, I don't write to brag or in hope that you will hold us up as an example of perfection. I write to give you hope and the knowledge that you are not alone. To be honest, some people think we are out of our minds. If we're insane, we're crazy with intention. Christ loved everyone, and His love compels me to love others, specifically vulnerable children with no protector.
He died for everyone and rose again, to show that He is making a second chance available to every individual. If He wants to give a second chance to all, how can I do otherwise? Because of what He did for me, how can I do anything but live for him and do my best to advocate for those who need help?
I used to see through my own eyes, but now I try to look through the eyes of Jesus. Anyone who sees through His eyes sees in a new way. God reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the example of the ministry of reconciliation. God reconciled the world to himself in Christ, not counting people's sins against them.
And He has now given us the responsibility to spread the word; it is our duty to promote reconciliation. We choose to be ambassadors of this great love; God is making this appeal through us. I implore you on behalf of Jesus: be reconciled to God and bring reconciliation to others, so their lives and families will be preserved.
2 Corinthians 5:11-21, UCV (Unauthorized Casey Version)
Reconciliation is a lifelong ministry of bringing others to know a great love. What better example of God's love and reconciliation than the love of a parent who will do whatever it takes for a child?
The initial intent of the foster care system should never be to remove children from their original parents.
Sometimes, as in our situation, the abuse is so great there is no other choice, but in many cases, the biological family simply is missing something necessary to survival. Helping a family achieve reconciliation and forgiveness is an amazing opportunity.
Before I truly understood foster care, I was one of the would-be adopters who refused to consider foster care because "it would kill me if the child were removed" from my home after I'd formed an attachment. I've heard this sentiment from a number of other people.
We need to reconsider our understanding of foster care. It is not a means to adopt (although this may happen). It is a ministry of reconciliation.
God gave us the original blueprint, doing everything possible to create a connection. We need to approach foster care in a similar manner, being willing to do everything we can to enable families to remain together.
Your thoughts?
Battle Gear
Related to: Put on Your Armor, Part 1 and Part 2
Several times, now, I've "diagnosed" our children in the face of therapists who disagree…only to have a psychological evaluation support my assertion six months (or more) later.
This is not because I'm more intelligent or have higher qualifications.
I don't point this out to brag.
There is a reason it happened:
NO ONE can be an expert on EVERYTHING.
Every therapist has specialties.
If you've been part of the Hypervigilant community for more than a year, you may have wondered why I sometimes write yet another "we have a diagnosis!" post. Since he came to live with us, I've asserted our boy is on the Autism spectrum. And every time a professional confirms Autism, a different therapist disagrees the following year.
Some people don't want their kids "labeled," but in our case, what I call a diagnosis-in-writing helps us obtain needed services. (A number of therapists agree, "yes, I see those traits, but I'm not ready to put the diagnosis in writing")
In search of someone who could finally help him, we bounced through the counseling community for six years. When the yearly psych came due, his counselor du jour completed the process.
At the time, utilizing the counselor most familiar with his current behaviors seemed logical, but not all of them were adept. In some cases, he refused to complete questions or gave answers he thought they wanted to hear.
His fluctuations in participation, combined with the wide array of specific spheres of knowledge, created anomalies in his diagnoses.
In January, a psychologist at the residential center completed a psychological for our son. Her field of expertise is ADHD. Almost all of her recommendations centered around mitigating ADHD symptoms. She did not address any of our concerns about Autism, ODD or social behavior, nor did she delve into factors impacting his aggression level.
I requested (okay, demanded) the center pay for a new psych evaluation with a different individual (since insurance wouldn't pay for another). They declined to provide a full workup but agreed to a specialist performing certain specific testing.
Here's what I never realized until now: we needed a TESTING expert.
The individual who performed the second battery does not provide counseling, therapy or psychological services of any kind. He only handles TESTING.
Our son's session with the tester ended up fielding even better results than I'd hoped and I learned a valuable lesson in the process:
For therapy, turn to a licensed therapist or counselor. For medication, seek a psychiatrist. For accurate test results, consult a testing specialist.
But I digress. My point here is that no professional will ever have full command of every possible issue. Have you seen the DSM-V? It's a chunky little book. And some of the diagnoses it contains are the sole focus of entire Ph.D. degrees.
When it comes to the kids in our homes, it is OUR responsibility to be the expert.
Children who've experienced trauma are each unique, but parallels appear in symptoms and behaviors across the group.
Unless your counselor is well-versed in results of a traumatic beginning, you will likely be your child's best advocate.
If you live with a child, you know the child better than the "professional" ever could.
Don't allow fear of being wrong or less qualified stop you from speaking up about concerns.
The most important part of being a child's advocate is preparation. We need to put in the time to learn and to research.
With this in mind, in the next few weeks I'll be posting resources to help kids who've had tough beginnings.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 encourages study of the Bible, so that we can be "thoroughly equipped for every good work." While not specific to kids who've experienced trauma, it's a great resource for finding hope and fighting fear, both integral to healing.
The idea also applies to studying on behalf of our kids. The more we know about needs and behaviors related to trauma, the better equipped we are to help them and to fight for them.
Let's get out there and do GOOD WORK.
Put on Your Armor, Part 2
Continued from Put on Your Armor, Part 1
Preparation for helping our kids also applies to the spiritual side.
If, during a professional baseball game, the umpire decided to forgo the mask and padding, we'd think he was crazy.
If a policeman waded into a firefight without his bulletproof vest, we'd consider him nuts.
And yes, if someone ran a marathon in stilettos, we'd be amazed at the reckless (yet fabulous) nose-thumbing at potential bodily harm.
But so often, I neglect to prepare my mind and heart and spirit. And the days I forget, separating my child from his behavior becomes difficult.
My child is not my enemy.
The enemy is the evil that caused the trauma. I need to prepare mentally to make that separation and help my child heal.
I can't do it alone.
…put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,
15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.
16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
If I prepare my spirit and mind to do what is necessary, I can focus on the true target: helping my children find healing.
I may not win every fight in this battle for my kids.
But if I remember to put on all of my armor, at the end of the war, I'll still be standing.
*This statue, The Motherland Calls, is in Volgograd, Russia (formerly Stalingrad). I found her while looking for images of a female warrior and before I saw the title, could almost hear her calling, "follow me, and fight. I will fight before you." I want to be this brave, to have this spirit, to defend, to protect. She is simply amazing.
Let's Ride Again
Roller coasters are my favorite amusement park ride.
If you stay at the park late enough, people stop filling the queues for cars in the middle of the coasters. If no one is waiting, the nice 16-year-old earning minimum wage to run the train will let you stay on for extra rides.
The day our son almost passed out on a kiddie ride, I thought my dreams of sharing terror and joy at top speed were dashed.
Five years later, I rode the tallest coaster in our state. The air rushing around me filled with the happy screams of my kids.
I love roller coasters, and I love that my kids have become amusement park thrill-seekers.
Sadly, this summer, I found my limit.
Three coasters with upside-down loops, and I've had enough. (Thankfully, I can still ride no-loop coasters in indefinite glee.)
Our son has been in a residential treatment facility since the fall. Sometimes I think of it as
Centre Residential Amusement Park, where EVERY ride goes upside down.
I'll leave you to think through the park name acronym for yourself.
Good behavior earns passes for leaving the facility with family in 6-, 12-, 24- or 48-hour increments.
He displays consistent major upsets over minor issues; because of this, he qualified for only one 6-hour off-grounds pass in nine months.
However, this month he appeared to turn himself around and managed to have ZERO incidents requiring a staff member to physically intervene.
We worked with the therapist to quickly arrange two passes, hoping to show him that his good behavior benefits him.
One of our concerns is his potential intent to hurt his sister, but she was away at camp, so we brought him home for a day, and the following week we brought him home for an overnight.
He appeared to be a different child; even when things didn't go exactly as he wanted, he managed beautifully.
We talked with the therapist and decided to try bringing him home for an overnight now that his sister has returned.
And then…
Tuesday, he intentionally provoked a peer, trying to get the child to fight him.
Wednesday, he punched someone.
He hasn't physically assaulted another individual in almost two months.
The therapist called to let me know he didn't feel comfortable approving a pass.
After a month of good news, I thought we were heading for the exit of Centre Residential Amusement Park.
Guess I'm buying a few more tickets for the roller coaster ride: one for me, one for Hubby, one for Jesus. I thought I'd reached my limit, but it looks like we're riding once more.
Sometimes I forget to mention how much I appreciate Hubby and Jesus.
If I have to ride these loops again, at least I'm never alone.
Adoption Reddit
You may already be familiar with Reddit. Have an interest? Reddit probably has a running discussion; it's a treasure trove.
(Careful…it can be addicting. Hilarious kitty pics are hard to ignore.)
If you have Adoption connections, I'd like to recommend that you join the Adoption group* (sub).
If you're part of the Adoption Triad (an individual who was adopted/fostered, an adoptive/foster parent or a biological parent) or if you're considering fostering or adoption, it's a great place to hang out.
Many members who were formerly adopted or in foster care provide excellent advice for adoptive/foster parents with honest questions. I won't list user names because there are too many (and I'll end up accidentally leave someone out), but believe me, if you have a concern, someone can help. It's also a great place to talk with other parents in similar situations.
*I feel as though the sub has gotten a bad rap recently; if you get a negative response in one (or more) of the comments, just ignore it. Most of the time, individuals posting negative views are dropping in to stir the pot (you can click the user name to see their post history). Most of the truly active members are incredibly helpful and truly care about making life better for our kiddos.
Also, keep in mind that negative comments often source from a well of deep grief and loss, so if someone's acting like a jerk, they are probably hurting.
Grilled Cheese Stress Relief
I don't put much stock in dream interpretation, but every so often, I learn something new while unconscious.
One Christmas morning, my sister announced she would like to speak, then made a statement I couldn't understand.
My brother said he would like to clarify. What he said made no sense to me, and didn't seem to have anything to do with what my sister said.
Several other family members chimed in.
They acted as though they were having a conversation, appearing to understand each other.
By the time my mother spoke up, I was thoroughly confused.
Finally, I noticed each was reading from "speaking parts" written on sticky notes. My sister informed me the lines for their "Christmas play" were the things I said in my sleep on Christmas Eve.
"You woke me with your gibberish," she grinned, "so I wrote down everything you said."
Over the years, I've found that I don't always recognize when I'm stressed. The most accurate indicator that I am not relaxed is what happens while I snooze. (Apparently, our family together at Christmas is a stressor.)
If I talk in my sleep, and especially if I walk in my sleep, I am overwrought and need to take time to figure out
1. what is stressing me and
2. how to ameliorate the situation.
Once, soon after starting a new job, I woke to find myself scrubbing at a corner of the carpet in our bedroom.
Hubby flipped on a light. "Uh…what are you doing? It's 4 a.m."
Frustrated, I fumed, "I can't believe the chef dumped this whole #10 can of crushed tomatoes! I'll never get it out of this carpet."
As Hubby snickered, reality filtered through my dream and I realized I was scrubbing at nothing.
The new job was exciting, but even happy stress is still…stress.
This morning, Hubby asked,
soooooo, a grilled cheese is your favorite sandwich?
I considered.
"Well, not really. I like a Reuben much better. Why do you…wait. Was I talking in my sleep?"
He nodded, grinning.
"You REALLY like grilled cheese. You told me several times."
Maybe I'm a little stressed.
We are trying to figure out a better option for our son because the current residential treatment setting is not working well for him. His behavior is deteriorating, and instead of implementing behavior modification, almost everyone at the center simply wants to focus on his feelings.
"He's just expressing his anger. If peers do things that make him mad, that's really not his fault."
I've heard this from more than one staff member.
"We'll just keep processing his feelings and things will get better."
This may work for some kids, but with a diagnosis of Autism One (Asperger's), it's not working for him. He needs concrete positive and negative consequences for his actions.
And regardless of whether he's provoked, his REACTION is his responsibility.
I talked with a number of other centers this week. Anything close doesn't seem to be a fit. The few that seem to be a possibility are far away. Finding the right place for him feels almost impossible.
Thanks to my sleep talking, I realized today that I am definitely over-stressed about the situation and need to take a step back.
I know that God loves our boy even more than we do and He's got a good plan for that kid.
I need to continue to trust. This will work out eventually.
While I take a minute to refocus, I think I'm going to make myself a grilled cheese sandwich.
(I just found out this morning: grilled cheese is my favorite.)
"I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Jeremiah 29:11
Adopting? Keep This in Mind.
So well said by one of my adoptee friends—please take note if you're interested in adoption:
There seems to be an abundance of adopters/hopeful adopters so enmeshed in getting their own "needs/wants" met.
Adoption should be about the child's needs FIRST and FOREMOST.
Children just about never have the ability to "opt out" of this process if they don't like it.


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Agility Wins Vietnam Supply Chain Community Green and CSR Award [Forwarder]
Agility has been honored with the prestigious Green and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award by Vietnam Supply Chain Community, following comparative analysis and a vote by an esteemed panel of judges comprising of shippers, academics and logistics industry professionals.
Collecting the award, Mike Gildea, Agility CEO, South East Asia said, "Agility is committed to continuing the development of its environmental strategy and corporate social responsibility in Vietnam and across the Asia Pacific region. We would like to thank the Vietnam Supply Chain Community and the judges for this award."
The judges were asked to review each company's public CSR and green values, policies, objectives, leadership and initiatives both in Vietnam and around the world. According to the judging panel, Agility demonstrated sincere and comprehensive efforts to fully integrate social and environmental awareness into all levels of the organization and has introduced substantial new measures to improve and develop its environmental program in recent years.
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Jonathan Watson became the first oil millionaire in the 1860s, amassing a personal fortune of over $2.8 million. He had been a partner in a lumber business, and was a participant with Col. Edwin L. Drake in the drilling of the country's first oil well on Watson's land in Pennsylvania. He leased and bought oil-rich land, and he organized the Drake Oil Company. By 1870 he had four servants, a sewing girl, a nurse, a coach man, and a bookkeeper living with him and his family in Titusville. At one time it was said that Titusville had more millionaires per 1,000 population than anywhere else in the world.
In 1866 Watson bought a beautiful home in Rochester, New York, and having developed a strong interest in mineral wealth, commissioned Professor Henry A. Ward, the founder of Ward's Natural Science Establishment in Rochester, to prepare for him a cabinet of choice mineral and fossil specimens. (The catalog of the collection is on file at the University of Rochester.) But his missed the thrill of the oil fields, and moved back to Titusville in 1868. His second wife deserted him, taking his remaining fortune with her, and he died on June 16, 1894. The "Watson cabinet" either passed to his heirs after his death, or went with the Rochester mansion when it was sold. Finally in 1941 it was sold back to Ward's (as announced in their ad in the September 1942 issue of
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Nintendo Switch is making quite a headway with its first-party titles, however, the hybrid console does not have any significant third-party support aside from a few titles. According to Nintendo, Switch has shipped 4.7 million units till June 30 but, not everyone is convinced that it will be all to save the console.
Speaking with GameIndustry, Wedbush analyst, Michael Pachter, pointed out that while the console is selling really well but, its $300 price tag and light software slate specifically for the second half of 2017 will not be very helpful compared to other major consoles in the market.
The starting price of $300 could eventually become a problem given a light software slate and widespread discounting for the PS4 and the Xbox One. Although the first party slate is promising, third-party support may eventually subside.
He further explained that most of the big releases will not be on Switch and the console's long term prospects will be evaluated once games from Activision and EA release later this year.
In addition, most of the industry's big second half releases will not be available for the Switch. We will get a better sense of the Switch's long-term prospects when games like Activision Blizzard's Call of Duty: WWII and Destiny 2, EA's Star Wars Battlefront II, and Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Origins are released, all of which will compete for consumer wallet share and will not be available for Switch.
In related news, Minecraft on Switch will be getting a resolution boost with an upcoming update. The game is locked at 720p for both docked and the handheld mode.
After the update rolls out for Switch the game will be playable in 1080p resolution while in docked mode.
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Atelier Shallie PS3 Game's Promo Previews Story
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Japanese video game developer Gust began streaming the promotional video that will be streamed in stores for its Atelier Shallie: Tasogare no Umi no Renkinjutsushi (Atelier Shallie: The Alchemist of the Dusk Sea) PlayStation 3 game on Wednesday.
In the video's scene previewing the game's battle system, Shallie says, "I won't lose," while Shallotte says, "It's time for you to experience the power of alchemy!"
The game serves as the final chapter in the "Dusk" trilogy, and takes place in a world where the waterbeds are drying up and plant life is dying. Two young alchemists meet in an oasis. Players will be able to play as one of two heroines: Shallie (voiced by Kotori Koiwai) or Shallotte (Sumire Uesaka).
The game is slated to ship for PlayStation 3 in Japan on July 17 after being delayed from June 26. The regular edition will retail for 6,800 yen (US$66), the downloadable version for 6,000 yen (US$58), and a premium box edition with four music CDs and one drama CD for 9,800 yen (US$95).
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9 月9 日下午祖广法师专访悦意坊并和员工们一同做洒净与广供。
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