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Thursday, September 6, 2012
In the Hot Seat with magx: magx01
The few of you from GT who read this blog will recognize this. I had interviewed myself as part of my "in the hot seat with magx" Gametrailers interview series (of which there were like 20 or so iirc and it was quite popular on GT) and had not gotten around to posting it before I left GT, so I thought, what the hell, might as well put it up here, right?
.....*Ahem* ....Okay! Well, let's get started. In the hot seat today is
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Whether you are susceptible to any diseases?
I am susceptible to anything any other human is susceptible to. I am particularly susceptible to certain pathogens, however, thanks to my compromised immune system. My immune system is compromised because of my bowel diseases (Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis) as well as the immunosupressant drugs I have to be on.
In which country do you reside?
Are you in school? Working? Both? Neither?
Haven't been in school for years. I work as a Polysomnographic Technologist. I had always wanted to be a veterinarian, but I knew I could not do it, as I would not be able to function if someone brought in a hurt pet. I'd be too busy crying my eyes out to be an effective vet. Seriously, one of my dogs so much as stubs a paw and I'm in a near panic. I hate seeing them in pain.
What was/is your favourite educational subject?
It was psychology.
Okay, to gaming for a bit.
When did you 1st start gaming?
Late 1980's.
What was the 1st game you played?
Super Mario Bros. baby,
Do you ever still play that game?
Game you hate the most and why?
I dislike many games. Do I outright hate any? I dunno.
If the aforementioned game could feel pain, would you cause it grievous injuries?
N/A but for the fun of it, I would string Superman 64 up by its balls and make it recite Dante's Inferno while I blowtorched it to death.
What was your first console/PC?
Do you prefer console or PC gaming?
Console. Grew up with it. Love sitting on my couch, in front of my tv, controller in hand.....you know how it is.
Do you have an all time favourite game? If so, quest ce se?
Ninja Gaiden Black, and if it's not yours, you're not playing with power.
What's your favourite genre?
Hack n Slash
Why do you play games?
Escapism, and they provide challenge and cognitive stimulation.
Do you think gaming is in a good place right now?
Sort of. I think that it's becoming too Hollywoodized in some ways (its suffering from sequelitis) and developers/publishers are more hesitant to take chances. I fear we are going to forever lose some genres, and gaming will get more and more homgenized, with less and less series' and companies in the fray. However, the tech is great, the money is there, and there are some great platforms for games beyond the traditional, which has sparked a resurgence in classic styled games, which is awesome.
Oh, ya, DLC.....we all know how that goes, so I'll spare you. (A couple of recent blogs have bitched about DLC, so check those out if you really want to read my complaining).
Where do you see gaming going in the next decade or so?
Besides the obvious technological advances, I see it getting more and more redunant and homogenzied. I hope I am wrong.
Do you think you'll ever stop gaming, or will you go until you're either unable or dead?
I'll go until I can no longer go.
If you could design the perfect game, what would it be?
Hack n slash MMORPG with the combat of a Ninja Gaiden. Or maybe just an RPG, not an MMORPG.
Another awesome thing for me would be a Street Fighter Action RPG.
If you could be a professional gamer, would you?
No, I think it would suck the fun out of it, and the games I play aren't really conducive to competitive play anyways.
Okay, a few questions that don't pertain to gaming.
Fave movie genre?
Fuck, hard one. Action and horror tied, I guess, although I have really gained an appreciation for dramas and documentaries the last few years.
Fave musical genre?
Death metal. Basically all I listen to.
Fave literary genre?
Horror, although I read anything from drama to nonfiction.
What other hobbies to you enjoy besides gaming?
Drumming, debate, writing, reading, learning.
What's the most fun you have ever had?
Probably the first time I ever rode a rollercoaster.
Has there ever been a time in which you feared for your life?
Yes, sliding/spinning out on the highway at high speed because I hit an unexpected snow patch. Scary as hell.
Have you ever done anything you'd qualify as heroic?
Managed to live with my shrew of a mother for over 20 years without killing her.
What's the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you?
Crying in front of the whole class in elementary school (this happened many times). Most of my early school career was embarassing. I was the loser/nerd/geek kid all throughout elementary and I was considered one I'd say up until grade 11 when I finally started to come into my own and grew into a more extroverted person. I hung out with a group of friends that were.....less than ideal, from a parental point of view, but as much bad stuff as there was (and really, it was just normal teen stuff) I credit them with helping me grow out of my shell, so to speak.
What are you most proud of?
I guess the fact that I consider myself a good guy, and so do the people around me. I try to make life better for the people who have to share space with me. I am also proud of the fact that I have worked hard to formulate a worldview that is based upon reason rather than superstitious dogma.
What are you least proud of?
My laziness.
I'm about to punch you in the face, and you have to take it. Where do you want it?
The forehead.
If you had the choice of traveling either back, or forward in time, which would it be?
What time period or event would you like to visit and why?
I'd like to witness the exitinction event that claims humanity.....assuming of course there is one. If there's not, then I'd like to amend my previous answer to back, and I would like to travel to the time just preceding the onset of the big bang expansion, and see what the fuck there was before the singularity. Of course, if time didn't yet exist, then this isn't even possible....fuck....
What serious topic is something you think about or discuss somewhat often?
Religion. Also science (in a limited scope). To a lesser extent, politics. Social issues.
If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be?
Religion ;) Or at least, irrationality. I'd like to see much more reason, application of critical thinking and the scientific method, and a loss of dogmatic thinking. I'd also like to see this new trend of antiscientific thinking to stop before it does even more damage (ditto for conspiratorial thinking).
Oh, in an unrelated sentiment, I'd like to see much less focus on monetary gain and celebrity bullshit and much more on making the world a better place as well as other more substantive issues. Oh, and more fried chicken (right, Syko?)!!!!
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
My laziness.
How do you think your friends or family would describe you?
Funny, intelligent, warm. Very logical and rational. Thinks things through, not very reactionary, although a bit overly emotive at times, although this is usually good for a laugh. A little crazy, cynical as fuck, jaded, a bit disenchanted and pessimistic, yet somehow happy and fun loving. A paradox. Huge non human animal lover. Especially teh doggiez. Lovehz teh doggiez. <3 doggiez. Fragile. Very self conscious and introverted, yet seemingly confident as hell and extroverted. Again, a paradox. A contradiction. Split personality. Major duality between the rebellious, selfish, immature 21 year old inside and the responsible, mature, settled 28 year old inside. Big fucking heart. Babyface. Needs a haircut, he looks like a bum! ;) Lovably aloof and useless with 'man' stuff. Pacifist.
How would someone who disliked or even hated you describe you?
Way too fucking cynical. Maybe too liberal. Far too jaded. A know it all. Thinks he's smarter than he is. Thinks he knows it all. Has no respect for the religious. Hellbound. Godless. Immoral. A pussy. Big mouth. Narcissistic. Always fucking late. Poor time management skills. Prone to depression, seriously, suck it up asshole. Needs a fucking haircut. Looks like a damn bum. His face and pathetic lack of facial and body hair makes him look like a little kid. Not much of a man. Cannot do shit with this hands, like building or repairing. Wimp.
10%, 15%, more, or no, tip?
Depenednent upon the service rendered, but I generally try and take care of the people that take care of me.
If you had to have one thing poured down your pants, what would it be?
Liquid Viagara or Cialis. If I'm going to have something poured down my pants, I might as well make use of it.
Favourite aspect of the gender you're attracted to?
Physical: Tits (small-medium)/Eyes (green or blue)/Hair (mmmmm redheads.....)/Piercings and tatoos(not a requirement but fucking HAWT)
Other: Intellect/sense of humour/Kindness
What role in a movie would you best see yourself in? Like say Rambo or Hannibal Lector.
The wiseass comedian who knows the answers all along, but withholds them to watch the so called protaganists fuck up. Fuck 'em. Stupid fucking protagonists. Too clean. Too happy. Too smarmy. Too censor friendly. Too good looking. Too harmless. Fuck 'em. Enjoy some trials and tribulations, assholes! (Note: This is mostly in jest, I'm really not that damn bitter lol)
Famous historical figure you would fight?
I'm not a fighter, but I guess it would be interesting to fight Muhammad Ali, so I could show the world how weak he really was (ya, right).
For a serious answer, I want to say Hitler but everyone will say Hitler. I also want to say Jesus, but, assuming he existed, he wasn't too bad. Just redundant, and unfortunately the cause of much.....distortion of things since. I guess I could say.......ah, I know. The asshole who decided that the atom bomb was a great application of nuclear fission. I know many people (especially Americans) want to say that the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki ultimately saved lives, but, correct or not (and it's debatable) those events were fucking abhorrent and I hope one is never dropped again. Not that firebombing or anything else is great either....has anyone seen pics of what Tokyo looked like during the US firebombings of Japan? Jesus H. Christ.
Look, I'm not some naive idealist (well, actually, perhpas I am) but honestly.....what the fuck? Is that shit necessary? I know, I know....but shit..... Really, if we look at the big picture, none of that should be happening, but, unfortunately, that's not the reality. Human history is rife with violence and war, and to think we can ever get past it is quite silly I suppose, but I do persist in such hopes, however faint. If we could just work together as a species.....I mean, I know how unlikely this is, given the various ideaologies and differences that abound.....frankly, that fucking saddens me.
Oh, a related (but probably weird to those about to read it) thought: Am I the only one, who, when thinking about, or seeing pics/video of, things like firebombings, thinks of the poor, innocent non human animals who are caught in the middle of it? I mean, the human tradgedy is horrendous, but I also think of say, all of the poor doggies who get burned alive, crushed, buried, blown up, or otherwise maimed during bombing attacks, and in all honesty, it brings me very close to tears. I mean, it's just so sad.
I know some people will say ''they're just dogs!'' but to me, that's nothing but a disgusting display of anthropocentrism. People think humans are more important, but that's because, well, we're human. Rather self centered, no? They're life, and they're sentient. They can feel pain, despair, fear, loss, etc. And they can suffer.
I think of all the people who were horribly burned, but left alive, during the nuclear attacks, and how horrible that must have been, either trapped under a collpased building, or left wandering the streets, all burned, in terrible agony, with skin hanging off (seriously, wtf do we do to eachother?) and it's nearly unbearable to think about. We all think of this when we think of those attacks. But I wonder if anyone else also thinks of the non human animals that suffered the same fate? They had nothing to do with our affairs, and in a flash, they go from normal life to either dead or a slow, extremely agonizing, lonely death, because of human action......that's fucked, and I truly would like to know if I am the only one who thinks of that?
It's the same with natural disasters. They always proivde a death toll, and I am always mortified and saddened, but I also, in the back of my mind, so to speak, wonder ''what about the other animals?'' I know how most people will feel about that, but it's not like I don't care about the humans. I just care about all life. And it all saddens the shit out of me. The poor dog trapped in the rubble, limbs broken, in terrible pain, confused, suffering, scared, not knowing what happened, most likely left to die as the rescuers are too busy looking for human survivors......ya,it breaks my heart. I'm choking up as I type this, and am now turning my thoughts away from that. It hurts too much.
Famous historical figure you would most want to meet?
Charles motherfuckin Darwin, baby. Or Rosa Parks. MLK. Malcolm X. Thomas Jeffferson. Spartacus. The list goes on and on. Darwin would be a great choice though.
Famous historical figure you would love to have sexual relations with?
Marilyn Monroe. What? Did you expect me to say Twiggy? Runner up would be either Farrah Fawcett or Amelia Earhart (don't ask).
Any parting words?
Try to spend some time focused on important things. Don't be 100% consumed by pointless bullshit. Save some of that time for things of a more substantial and relevant nature. Educate yourself. Try to better yourself and the world around you. Also, and this is not mine, be the change you wish to see in the world. Unless of course you're a terrorist or something. Then don't take that last bit of advice :P
Oh. And for you religious types, if you follow what you believe to be a peaceful, loving religion, live as though that were true. Don't hate on or discriminate against gay people, atheists (or gay atheists....haha), people of a different religion, etc, and don't put up with a priest, preacher, pastor, imam, monk, family member or anyone else pushing those types of ideas. Call them out on it. Challenge them. Don't provide cover for them because you share their religion. Make it difficult and uncomfortable for them to hold (and especially promote) such views. Don't give them a free pass because you're of the same religious belief.
The same way I don't tolerate bigotry from my atheistic brethren, you should do the same. When people like Pat Robertson say the disgusting shit they do, the voices of contention seem to be largely atheistic. Ditto for the sex abuse scandals, and all sorts of other things. Let's change that. Stand up and say NO to these people. When they say the horrible things they do about gays, speak out against them!
Gay people are people just like you and I. The only difference is whom they are attracted to. That's it. Does that sound like something worthy of hate? No. Wanting to stop them from marrying someone they love is cruel and wrong. Don't be a part of that. Atheists? We're people too. Don't buy into the rhetoric that's out there, and if you're in church or synagogue, mosque or school, and you hear the religious leader talking nonsense about us, say something. Don't let hate filled ignorance exist uncontested. We're not immoral as a people. We're not ''evil.'' We're just like you. The only difference is belief, and really, you should understand that too.
Take your position on the gods you do not believe in. Kt see, oss rol da and that how we feel about your particular god(s). Does that sound evil to you? The reason they spread such nonsense about us should be quite obvious: we're seen as a threat. They figure if you guys mingle with atheists, you are at risk of losing your religion, and they can't have members leaving in large numbers. Think about it.
Also, about religion in general, I won't get into a long diatribe here, but allow me to say one thing: religions always get to people when they are very, very young, and they almost always villify/demonize the nonbelievers.......doesn't it seem as though they are working very hard to ensure people buy into the ideas they're espousing? Think about it. If you want people to join your group and share your beliefs, and this belief is generally predicated on something as potentially tenuous as faith,doesn't starting really young and demonizing nonbelievers make sense, in a manipulative sort of way? How many people would be religious if they were first exposed to the religion at say 20, as opposed to 4? That's all I'll say for on that for now.
Most of all, try to have fun! Enjoy life when you can, and don't forget, as much as a cliche as it may be, the little things are often the best in life. Don't neglect them (and those people around you).
[magx's note]-Alright, that's it for today. Thanks for tuning in!
[audence applause]
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I admit that I'm not usually a "do it yourself" type of girl, but I love quick and easy home solutions that have a unique twist. I also admit that I love wine and I've noticed some DIY home decor "projects" that are creative ways to use your old wine bottles and wine racks. Who knew wine solved so many problems?? (ok, don't quote me on that…)
1. Use a hanging wine rack as a towel holder. I found this on Pinterest and it originated from the blog Rustic Living. My new place has really limited space, so this is a great space saver while still being really cute. Genius!
2. Make coasters using wine corks. Lauren Conrad used old wine corks and glued them together to make wine cork coasters. This is a really fun way to serve your guests wine! You can also follow Lauren's idea of using them as a gift.
3. Spray paint old wine bottles and use as a vase. I originally found this on Pinterest, and it comes from photographer Jessica Loren's website. The bottles shown were spray painted gold for a wedding, but you can really spray paint any color you want to match your home decor.
4. Use a wine rack as a sunglass holder. I have a great sunglass collection and have been looking for a creative way to display them for awhile now. I was pretty blown away when I saw this wine rack sunglass holder on Song of Style.
5. Use old wine bottles as bracelet holders. This also comes from Song of Style and is just the easiest and cheapest way to display your bracelet collection. Sometimes I buy my wines purely based on the label, so these are definitely the bottles to use to display your jewelry. You can even use the bottles to hold necklaces as well.
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Well, I have never done this before but I thought I would give it a go!
We (Hubby, Puddleduck and myself) moved up to Scotland from Yorkshire in May of this year, lock, stock and mutts. It had been a dream that we expected would be fulfilled in our retirement but we took the highland Coo by the horns and here we are!
I thought maybe I would blog about our new life and see if anyone is in the slightest bit interested! Watch this space eh?!


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A fun collection of songs and rhymes for everyone to enjoy and join in with! More "The Wheels on the Bus" includes: "The Wheels on the Bus", "Down at the Station", "One, Two, Buckle My Shoe", "The Big Ship Sails on the Alley Alley Oh", "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Once I Caught a Fish Alive", "Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary", "Pat-a-Cake", "Hey Diddle Diddle", "Miss Polly Had a Dolly", "Simple Simon", "The Bear Went Over the Mountain", "Froggy Went A' Courting", "Ten in the Bed", "Peter Hammers with One Hammer", "I Jump Out of Bed", "Polly Put the Kettle On", "Little Bo Peep", "Wee Willie Winkie", "I Hear Thunder, I Hear Thunder", and "If All the World Were Apple Pie". Songs performed by Mark Meadows, Deryn Edwards, Michelle Durler, Robin Fritz, Susan Sheridan, Jimmy Hibbert, Sophie Aldred, and Richard Mitchley. Additional vocals by Dee, Charlotte, and Emily Owen. Music by Bernard Graham Shaw, Steven D. Jones, Glyn M. Owen, and Roger Davis.
did not like it. needs to be in English so the kids understand the words.
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Fourth floor penthouse apartment in Margate with sea views, just minutes from the beach, sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms with private balcony, WiFi and loads of space. Set across two levels, this is an elegant apartment with an open plan living area and the master bedroom has its own balcony, a Victorian king size bed and an en suite bathroom.
Living Room/Area
Located on the ground floor, open plan with the dining and kitchen areas
Access to the balcony with sea views
Sofa with chaise lounge and arm chair
Antique oak coffee table and antique high back hallway chair
32'' Smart TV with Netflix, Bluetooth speaker connected to TV for enhanced sound
High back antique Victorian hallway chair
Antique Victorian oak side hallway table
Dark oak hall mirror
Located on the ground floor, open plan with the dining and living areas
Oven, grill and hob
Fridge/freezer and washing machine
Dining Room/Area
Located on the ground floor, open plan with the kitchen and living areas
Table with seating for six
Ample stoage cupboard space where travel cot and high chair are kept
Master Bedroom
Located on the first access
Access to the balcony with fantastic sea views
King size bed, antique Victorian teak double wardrobe and antique chest
En suite bathroom
Bedroom 2
Located on the ground floor
Zip and link beds (inititally made up as twin beds but can be made up as a king size if requested at the time of booking), large built in wardrobe and small vintage arm chair
En suite bathroom
Family Bathroom
Located on the ground floor, accessed via the hallway
Bath, wash basin and toilet
Bathroom 2
En suite to the master bedroom, located on the first floor
Bath, shower, wash basin and toilet
Bathroom 3
En suite to bedroom two, located on the ground floor
Bath, shower, wash basin and toilet
Stair or lift access to the fourth floor apartment
Split level apartment with a balcony on the ground floor and the first floor, both with fantastic sea views
Nearby free roadside car parking but that is first come first serve
Nearby pay and display car parking
For more photos, details and to check rates and availability click Book Now.
Fishing, Boat trips, Sailing, Surfing, Diving, Wind surfing
To check the live availability of this property and to book online click here.
Suitable for children - Yes
Suitable for elderly - Yes
Smoking - No
Pets allowed - No
Wheelchair access - No
Will consider - Short term lets (6 days or less)


text: So this Mother's Day weekend I was In Richmond to watch my little sister graduate from the University of Richmond. While there I decided to stop by what I remember as the place for Q in Richmond. We went to the Bill's on Broad Street for lunch on Sunday, man was I disappointed. My pulled pork sandwich was not good at all. It was bland with no flavor whatsoever and the sauces didn't help at all. The worst part about it was the service was terrible. The ladies were rude and nasty to a couple of customers. It was just a bad experience altogether. You can't have bad BBQ and Bad service. I guess the only bright spot was my wife and daughter enjoyed their cheeseburgers.


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Fantasy football, Harry Potter, and World of Warcraft have more in common than you think.
For the longest time I thought "fantasy football" sounded too nerdy. The same people who played World of Warcraft might be enticed to cross over to the sports world, which would destroy my high school-like mental divide between football and nerds (which has since been shattered by the likes of Football Outsiders and Advanced NFL Stats).
Before fantasy sports, the very word "fantasy" was reserved for video games with Roman numerals in their titles, or books with 12 sequels. It seemed so inappropriate to mix sports with fantasy. Sports are real; by definition, fantasy is fake.
Sports are events that take place in a limited three-dimensional space, organized by a series of creators, where players must follow certain rules and are observed at all times to assure their compliance to those rules. Out of these spaces and limitations comes a zero-sum competition with a winner and a loser. What happens within this space and time is, more or less, disconnected from all other events on this planet in any significant or measurable way.
When professional sports are described like that, they sound a lot more like video games or novels than real life. Real life is chaotic and spontaneous; sports are designed, controlled, and monitored. In a very significant way, sports already are a fantasy world of sorts. Part of why I love sports—and I suspect why many others love sports as well—is it approaches our ideals of fairness and equality in ways that real life often fails. It can come closer to these ideals precisely because it can artificially create limitations and monitor them at a pretty successful rate. (And, if it's suspected the fairness ideal has been compromised, the proceedings halt so the overseers can double-check. Time literally stops to make sure the fantasies are upheld.)
If sports are already a fantasy, then fantasy sports are a type of meta-fantasy, a distilled world to create a 4th fantasy dimension. Aside from being kind of mind-boggling to think about—and a little fucked up—it begs the question of whether fantasy sports share any link to reality.
In general, sports are just far enough from reality that we recognize the differences, but just connected enough so we can take it seriously and not feel weird about it. Sports still share some real-world determinants of success like teamwork, applicable intelligence, determination, and perseverance. After all, for most people it feels unnatural to take something extremely seriously that isn't connected with reality in any functional way (see: LARPing).
Fantasy sports require none of those traits. There is no teamwork whatsoever, applicable intelligence is highly debatable—since a large determinant of success is blind luck—and it doesn't take much determination to remember to fill out your roster every week. There's nothing to glean from fantasy sports that can be applied to real life.
But there is one important exception. Sports' most important function is a distraction from our regular lives. Fantasy sports, despite being completely disconnected from reality, still acts as a perfectly viable form of distraction to supplement a sports fan's obsession. It's something to pour over on Tuesday through Friday, when there are no actual sports worth watching. (Unless you like baseball, which is usually as exciting as managing your fantasy roster, which, yes, is a very backhanded compliment.) It's something to micromanage other than your bank account or your child's eating habits.
In this very important way, fantasy football acts exactly the same as the more traditional fantasy worlds that existed before it. The imaginary worlds of Harry Potter and World of Warcraft have little in common with Earth, but they offer distractions for billions of people from their daily lives. Their worlds don't exist except in our minds, which is kind of how fantasy football works, too; handpicking certain events to extract from the complex array of circumstances in which they unfold, placing them in the context of completely different circumstances, and building an unrelated narrative to assign it meaning is the very definition of fantasy.
Fantasy football exists only in our minds, but if it makes our lives better, then it's real enough for me.
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The Shadow Phoenix at 12/11c on Nickelodeon!September 23, 2011 at 9:40 am | Posted in Airings and Dubs, Characters, Nickelodeon, Season 2, Seasons and Movies, Winx Club | 2 Comments
The new Winx Club one-hour special for the second season is called The Shadow Phoenix. It will air on October 16th at 12/11c on Nickelodeon! Winx Club fans, don't miss it!
Here's a trailer for the special, uploaded by BelieveInWinx on YouTube.
Excited? What do you think Nick will cut out from the special? What do you think they'll leave in? Let us know in the comments below.
Fun fact: In the Marvel comic universe, there is an entity called The Phoenix Force with powers at the level of the Dragon's Flame. Arguably the most famous of its hosts is the X-Men's Jean Grey, who adopts the alias Phoenix. For more information, click here.
(Being English Nazis, we'd also like to let our readers know that a lot of misspellings of the word "Phoenix" have been circulating on Twitter, mostly "Pheonix". While the majority of these are typing errors, please note that the correct spelling is, as mentioned above, Phoenix.)
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WITH the cycling world in thrall to the Tour de France as it builds to its climax this weekend, few will be aware of a battle of a different order this side of the Channel on Saturday (July 22). This is the race to save British Cycling from itself at an Extraordinary General Meeting organised in unseemly haste to make controversial changes to the constitution.
Both Peter King, the former CEO who created the new-look British Cycling 20 years ago, and Tony Doyle, a past president, have now gone public because they are profoundly concerned that the membership remains largely unaware of the controversy threatening to derail Britain's top Olympic sport.
They and at least two of BC's Regions (Central Region and South Eastern) fear that National Council – the voice of the 130,000 grass roots members – will be rendered almost obsolete as a consequence of satisfying British Cycling's funding partners, UK Sport and Sport England, and their new code of governance.
Another likely consequence, if the grass roots sport suffers, is a mass exodus of riders to other cycling organisations and the negative impact that will have for the sport.
According to British Cycling, the changes are all about improving Britain's most successful Olympic sport. In reality they are being forced by the government to make changes to show they are fit for purpose after the spate of scandals lowered cycling's esteem.
But if they don't do what UK Sport want, British Cycling risks losing £millions in government funding! And with it, also lose a fair number of the 300 or so jobs at British Cycling HQ.
Some call this blackmail. Certainly, British Cycling is at the mercy of government quangos.
No one wants this. We've all enjoyed the unprecedented rise in popularity of cycling and cycle sport and the huge international successes by British riders. We want this to continue, for BC to move forward.
But not like this, not under a new and divisive constitution being rushed through without proper discussion by a board some say cannot be trusted.
It has been noted there are several omissions from the agenda; most notably there is no mention of the place of National Council!
Perhaps that's because it is to become obsolete?
There is also concern that many problems have arisen because BC admin staff are having too much say in matters and their proposals are being accepted without being given proper scrutiny. It's an authoritarian streak which crops up from time to time and National Council could always be relied upon to take the wind out of HQ's sails!
It all points to a heated debate in Warrington next Saturday.
Both Peter King CBE, the former CEO who 20 years ago laid the foundations for British Cycling's historic rise to fame and Tony Doyle, the former BC president whose ideas inspired the changes King brought about, are appalled at the prospect of National Council being silenced.
If those two major players are flagging this up surely they must be listened to?
King, a chartered secretary and accountant, and member of Redhill CC, was appointed CEO of the British Cycling Federation 20 years ago, called in to rescue the governing body from financial ruin and a crisis of their own making.
He carried out a root and branch reorganisation with the aim of making cycling Britain's most successful Olympic sport and was awarded the CBE for doing so. The crisis of their own making was created when the board refused to work with newly elected President Tony Doyle MBE, the former World Professional Pursuit Champion who was chosen by the members to replace Ian Emmerson.
In doing so, the board were in breach of their own constitution and chaos followed resulting in an EGM and legal action which cost the Federation dear. The board was sacked and King set up a completely new team with the express intention of developing Doyle's ideas for modernising the sport.
King says that "this EGM is all about making National Council a largely impotent and perhaps even pointless gathering." ….
"My aim," he said earlier this month, "is to ensure that all of those who represent the membership/clubs/regions at the EGM are aware of exactly what they are voting for or against – i.e. the transfer of ultimate authority from National Council to a Board where 6 out of 12 members, including the Chair with a casting vote, are not elected or appointed from within the sport.
"At the very least, the England Regions should have the right to elect the four members who will be elected by National Council."
He is especially concerned that the Chair will have a casting vote on any contentious issue…and that the balance of power will sit with the independent appointed directors."
For these so called independent directors might not necessarily have much experience of the sport, but still be able to wield undue influence!
Last week King and Doyle shared their views at the Pedal Club luncheon in London, whose members include many top Regional and national officials.
On the table are proposals for wholesale changes to the management structure and board.
It is a serious matter.
To a certain extent it is felt that British cycling have brought much of this upon themselves following their failure to act on the King Report of 2012. It was Peter King's Review, commissioned by British Cycling, which revealed how some elite athletes had been subject to bullying and sexism in the drive for medals. This so shocked British Cycling they failed to do anything about it. And nothing of the report was made public until recently.
The affair only became public knowledge last year when Jess Varnish, dropped from the Olympic team, broke her silence. She was followed by other riders claiming similar experiences.
As we know, the whole sorry tale has since been paraded before a Parliamentary Committee when matters were made much worse by British Cycling top brass failing to provide adequate explanations.
No wonder UK Sport want BC to put their house in order if they are to be seen fit to continue to receive £millions in public money.
But why is it necessary to make National Council all but obsolete? That's the argument.
Should National Council pass all proposals as they stand the balance of power will shift from National Council – representing the Regional members - to British Cycling's new style management which it is feared will be under the thumb of UK Sport.
Any other organisation proposing major changes to its operation would spell out the pros and cons for its shareholders to consider.
Have BC done this with members?
Doesn't look like it. They fear losing the money. Who wouldn't?
So they've sweet talked the whole thing which leads some to conclude they want members kept in the dark about the down side.
This is akin to changing the locks to the building while everyone is out - watching Le Tour, for instance.
Except that both South East and Central Regions have rumbled them. They have recognised the issues and on Saturday will debate and vote accordingly in the hope of preserving National Council's democratic right to have a say in the running the sport.


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Villa Golf Las Americas 9 bedrooms – Home 5718506 Chalet
- 9 bedrooms
- 17 sleeps
- min stay varies
Villa Golf Las Americas 9 bedrooms – Home 5718506
- Chalet
- 9 bedrooms
- sleeps 17
- min stay varies
Top Review
Chalet / 9 bedrooms / 5 bathrooms / sleeps 17
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Swimming pool
- Child friendly
- Car not necessary
- Ask about pets
- Private garden
Description from owner
- Great for children of all ages
- Some pets are welcome - please contact the owner
- High chair available
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Super King Bed
Bedroom 2: King Bed
Bedroom 3: King Bed
Bedroom 4: Double Bed
Bedroom 5: Double Bed
Bedroom 6: Double Bed
Bedroom 7: Bunk Bed
Bedroom 8: Double Bed
Bedroom 9: Single Bed
- 1 En suite, 3 Shower rooms, 1 Toilet Only
- Wi-Fi available
- Private outdoor pool (heated)
- Shared outdoor pool (heated)
- Children's pool
- Mountain Views
- Shared garden
- Private garden
- Solarium or roof terrace
- Balcony or terrace
- Sea view
- Internet access
- Safe
- Sauna
- Table tennis
- Cooker
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Iron
- High chair available
- Satellite TV
- Video player
- DVD player
- Hair dryer
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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- Accessible for wheelchair users — please contact the owner for details before booking
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- Check in time:14:00, Check out time:12:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: (£437.78) €500.00
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Sergey I.
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- Calendar updated::
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Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Russian
This Chalet has 9 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and sleeps 17. It's been listed on Holiday Lettings since 21 Jan 2015. Located in Playa de las Americas, it has 13 reviews with an overall rating of 3.5. The average weekly rate varies from £3322 to £7517.
The Owner has a response rate of 90% and the property's calendar was last updated on 19 Jun 2018.
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"Adults and Kids had a Great Time !"
We were 4 families, so 8 adults and 5 kids. Sergey met us at the villa and was very helpful. If we needed anything we should just call. We found the villa a little dated in terms of décor and furniture but it was immaculately clean and ready to be occupied. The villa is a good size, well equipped and has an excellent pool and BBQ area - we used both extensively ! The villa is in an excellent location, close to all amenities and a choice of beaches all within a 15 minute walk. I would recommend the villa and would definitely use it again if we return to Tenerife.
Owner's reply: Great! I am happy you liked your holiday with us. Come back again! You are welcome! Regards, Sergey
"Beautiful holiday"
We are a family of nine adults and 6 children age ranged from 11yrs to 9 month's. We had a great time, I recommend this villa. Sergey was very helpful and friendly. The only small problem we had was the pool was to cold for the babies 11months and 9 months, but we didn't let that stop us. we all enjoyed our holiday, thank you Sergey
Owner's reply: Thank you for your kind words, I am gratefull to you for the review. You are welcome again. Regards, Sergey
"Villa was dirty & lots of woodlice"
As a group of 17 we found the rooms were dirty , bed linen needed freshening up, lots of woodlice in downstairs sitting room , Table in sitting room was really dusty. Only 8 sun loungers although there was ample room for more but owners would not consider obtaining a few more to cater for us. Bath was full of limescale & the shower head didn't work . Outside shower room room was filthy & also broken. Window in small downstairs bathroom was rotted. No air condition . Lots of cockroaches both up & downstairs. The owners have made the balcony smaller so as they could put in 2 small rooms at each end. The pictures you see on Holiday Lettings make the rooms & outside area look much bigger than they are . Apart from the Villa ,Playa de Las Americas is a great place.
Owner's reply: Dear guest, Thank you for your nice and wide open comment. I am very sorry that you were disappointed with my house. And i see few reasons of it. First. AIRCONDITIONING You have to read attentively description of what you are booking. In the information about villa it was clearly said: NO AIRCONDITIONING. It was 8 sun lounger and nobody promised you to put more. Second. Dirt. If even it is true and something was not clean why not make a phone call and ask for cleaning the first day? May be it was just because you were saving money on. In case of 16 people staying in one villa the place is getting dirty very fast and nobody of guests want to clean. So if you are old ladies making sheet every day and don't to clean or to call for cleaning it is not a problem of a house. Third. Cockroaches. It is true. There were. But if you leave food after you of cause they are. It was extremely hot in August and it is hot weather that make cockroaches appear. And this time of the year they even in 5 star hotels. And Rooms. It was your wish to save money and stay altogether in one place. It was mentioned to you that some of the rooms are made for kids and really small. One of you friends who stayed with you lived in my house 2 weeks before you come and she knew the house and was happy to come back.
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Filed under: asperger's syndrome, Health, Scotland, Travel | Tags: Admiral Bar, Blighty, Glasgow, Helensburgh, India, Rajasthan, Udaipur
I love India. I love the people, they never bore me. There may be duplicity in some quarters, there may be occasionally outright evil (isn't that true of any place?), but for all that I have never found them hostile or unwelcoming, it is the most hospitable place I know. I love Rajasthan where the people are the most courteous and polite of any I have met. And why am I thinking of India? Because I am at that age where the Best Marigold Hotel holds a real attraction. There is something tempting about the idea of retiring to a country where the sun actually shines for long periods of the year, the idea of a warm climate appeals to my joints.
I am not naturally a city dweller. I was brought up in the hills and I've never felt truly comfortable in a city. I suppose that's why I live in Glasgow, it doesn't really feel like a city, more like a village or group of villages. Like a village, in Glasgow people talk to you without invitation. This is good it means I have to interact, I would never initiate a conversation myself, but Glaswegians are as friendly and as curious as Indians. However I realise that all my instincts are telling me that I have lived long enough in the city and as much as I love Glasgow, she is still a city. I find the hustle, bustle and noise of the city rather tiresome.
I suppose nowhere does chaotic hustle and bustle as well as India. And I suspect that, while I would love to be free of the Scottish winters, I would pine for the flowers of spring and summer. I cannot conceive of April and May without daffodils and cherry blossom. Perhaps the answer is to simply leave the city. The coast appeals. At least the coast appeals in summer with the sun dancing on the waves beneath a blue sky; in winter when the Irish sea crashes across the sea wall in savage showers of icy spray it all becomes less appealing. There is no icy spray in Udaipur even in winter.
It is well to shed one's attachments as the holy men of India tell us. India is a good place to shed attachments. When all those you love are back in Blighty, there is little choice and so I would face that same choice that my Indian friends who came here in the last century to make a better life before returning home face. The division between desires, to be with the family and friends you love in the place with which you are familiar or the comfort of retirement somewhere affordable and warm. It may well be that I shall end my days in Scotland, I don't know whether I could remain away for long. I wonder if I could even settle far from Glasgow, but I wouldn't mind giving it a try. On the other hand there's always Helensburgh, I like Helensburgh. I could be happy in Helensburgh, pity it doesn't have camels, but I could still get to the Admiral Bar pub quiz.
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This morning I had the privilege of listening to Dr. Darius Ebrahimi-Fakhari discuss some of his latest work regarding mitophagy in neurons. He had oodles of cool videos depicting mitochondria trucking back and forth down the axon – similar to the gif below (pulled from Dr. Kittler's lab at UCL).
The work itself was elegant, with an organized methodical approach utilizing the most novel techniques available. However, what truly captured my attention was the fluency with which he spoke of his work. Becoming a scientist is not hard: you just have to look at questions in a certain way. Working within a specific field IS hard. You have to become intimately familiar with the relevant signalling pathways, how they operate under different conditions, and of course, the nonsensical and often multiple names for different proteins within the pathway.
Not only that, but SO much emphasis is placed on knowing who published what in where and when. It is not enough to say, "p62 knockdown causes mitochondria to accumulate within the soma of the neuron." Rather, as Darius did, you should say, "oh, Alessia in her 2009 paper showed that p62…" etc. etc.
Now, some of this comes with sheer time. Once you've been working in the same environment talking about the same thing, concepts become ingrained. But I've been a research technician in this lab for over two years and I'm only JUST beginning to be able to name some of the ancillary proteins of the mTOR pathway offhand.
Also, when you and I talk, we use a lot of "filler" sounds; "um," "uh," and "like," to name a few. These verbal spaces are reflective of our mental states: we're still searching for the right words. However, if you want to sound intelligent (and scientists especially do), you have to entirely remove those filler words. Not only will this provide a more cogent speech pattern, but also give you confidence. This in turn will make the listener more confident that you actually know what the heck you are talking about, which is the crux of scientific discourse.
This is not to say you should sound like a research paper when you're talking, but rather that you can find the appropriate names for all of those wacky proteins at the tip of your tongue, and you know EXACTLY what they do and WHO discovered they do that. Oh, and in what model and in what context would also be helpful.
I know, I know, this all sounds like a headache and a half. However, if you can master this lexicon of the esoteric, you will sound like the smartest guy alive.


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One day I was scrounging around on the internet and stumbled upon this delicious toffee recipe. The first time I made it for my family it was gone within the hour! Not to mention it's super easy and fast to make! Here's what you'll need to try it out: 2 … Continue reading "Easy Chocolate Toffee Recipe" →


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Finding the right side hustle is like finding the perfect pair of jeans. It just fits.
Except the right side hustle puts more money into your pocket – potentially hundreds a month if not thousands.
And just like a perfect pair of jeans, what works for you might not work for me. That's why I scoured the interwebs for an exhaustive list of creative side hustles – this list will have at least one thing that will be your perfect hustle so you can earn extra money.
1. Fill Out Surveys
Market research companies are always looking for opinions. Doing online surveys will not make you rich but it's a little bit of money for a little bit of work. If you keep at it, you can cash out nicely.
One of favorites is Survey Junkie and they pay you instantly via Paypal. No gift card games here. They have over six million members, an A+ rating with the BBB and they're legit.
(another popular one is Swagbucks, who gets you started with $5)
2. Drive for Uber/Lyft
If you have a car and you have some free time, consider driving for Becoming an Uber or Lyft. The last few rides I had on Uber were with a ballet dance professor, a Master Electrician, and college adjunct professor. They all sideline as an Uber driver because it's easy. The last driver was on his way back from DC to Baltimore and picked us up along the way.
If you don't want to drive people, you could always drive for Uber Eats and deliver food!
3. Tutoring
Tutoring is a great way to make money because students are always looking for additional schooling. You can look for local message boards, Craigslist, and Facebook groups to advertise your area of expertise, rates, and hours.
If you prefer a more flexible schedule and working out of your home, you could always tutor online. One great option is teaching English as a Second Language on VIPKid, a company that can connect US-based educators (you only need a Bachelor's degree in any field plus teaching experience, this can be tutoring, teaching at church, homeschooling, etc – not necessarily formal classroom education) with children in China looking for a 1-on-1 immersive language experience.
4. Start Your Own Blog
Blogs are a great way to earn income but they are not instant money machines. Fortunately, they take very little money to set up (read our 10-minute how to start a blog guide) and they're fun to do if you're into the subject you choose. What's fun is that you get to interact with readers and other bloggers, slowly build the site over time, and it's a pretty quick learning curve.
5. Become a Proofreader
When I learned that Caitlin Pyle earned $40,000 a year as a freelance proofreader, I was genuinely surprised.
She was a courtroom transcript proofreader, which is in very high demand and requires a high level of competency, and put together a course called Proofread Anywhere (including a short course to see if it's a good fit for you).
You can do it at home, get paid per page, and work at your own pace with few time constraints.
6. Become a Virtual Assistant
Virtual assistants are enjoying a boost in popularity with the rise of independent businesses like blogging. Virtual assistants often become indispensable members of the team because there are so many tasks that need to be done. A VA can be hired for one-time only jobs, recurring tasks, or a mixture of both. If you own a computer and have an internet connection, you could do some of these tasks from the comfort of your own home.
7. Become a Freelance Social Media Manager
If becoming a VA was tempting, there are other "higher skill" tasks that can pay even more if you have the experience. Social media is HUGE and many sites need someone who can manage it for them. Social media means more traffic, traffic means more revenue, so this is the type of job that is in high demand and relatively high pay. If you're good at social media, being a manager might be a good direction to go in.
As you grow in ability, this is the type of thing you can do for multiple sites and really skyrocket your income.
8. Create an Online Course
Are you an expert in something? Is it so much expertise that it wouldn't fit in an ebook? Then you could create a course!
An online course can include videos, or a combination of videos, audio CDs/podcasts, and written text. You will also charge a higher fee for your online course, generally $100-$500, depending upon how popular the program topic is.
There are plenty of sites that can help you build your course but the two most popular are Teachable and Udemy. They will provide the technology you use to deliver the course (and charge for it), while only taking a cut of the profits.
The course subject matter is completely up to you. But you should naturally want to focus on your areas of expertise. For example, if you have been particularly successful as an investor, you might want to create an investment related online course.
9. Side Hustle on Fiverr
Fiverr is a marketplace where you can hire someone for pretty much anything – which means you can start a side gig in pretty much anything and earn some extra money. Whether it's graphic design, digital marketing, writing & translation, video & animation, music & audio, programming, business, or anything else – if you are a creator, you can become an earner on Fiverr.
And it's not just $5 a job – you can charge anything you want. Layer on premium services and bonuses too. It's become quite a flexible platform and tons of people are using it.
10. Sell an eBook
eBooks are exceptionally popular, especially given the rise of the Amazon Kindle and how absurdly cheap it is to buy. Ebooks are simply books that can be downloaded and read digitally. Kindle Direct Publishing is Amazon's marketplace for digital books and there are a lot of authors making a mint on the site.
11. Rent Spare Rooms on AirBnB
Do you have extra rooms and don't mind a stranger living in your house? You can rent it via AirBnB. It's essentially a lodging search engine that's grown to become a huge business. People go on the site, search for lodging, and if they rent from you then you get a share of the revenue. You're responsible for being the operator but it's pretty straightforward stuff.
I once had a friend who would rent out his apartment on Airbnb and crash on a friend's couch each time it was rented out!
12. Do UserTesting
UserTesting.com is a website usability company that will pay you $10 per 20-minute video test. Each task on the site takes 20-minutes and will require you to go through a series of steps on a website and records your screen, you, and your voice as you talk through the process. A sample test might be adding a product to a shopping cart and going through the checkout process, talking through what is easy and hard, what you like and dislike on the screen, etc.
Which side hustle will you start?


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I woke up at 3 am with one side of my belly twice the side if the other and rock hard. Tried to roll over and OUCH! Guess when they're on one side that side needs to be on the bottom! Maybe my whole uterus just shifted over and the ligaments protested? Not sure, but thank God for body pillows!
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The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced the resignation of assistant coach Bob Boughner after only one season. Boughner was hired in July of 2010 when the Blue Jackets overhauled their entire coaching staff following a disappointing season during which former Head Coach Ken Hitchcock was fired. Boughner served as an assistant to head coach Scott Arniel.
"I want to thank Scott Howson, Scott Arniel, and the McConnell family for the opportunity to work with the Blue Jackets last season," said Boughner. "I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Columbus and regret that I am not going to be there to see this team continue to develop and accomplish the goals we've set for it. This was a very difficult decision, but with my family and business commitments in Windsor it was in our best interest as a family."
As well as being an assistant coach for the Blue Jackets, Boughner was continuing to serve as president of the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League. Boughner had served as head coach of the Spitfires from 2006-2010 during which time they won the Memorial Cup two times and he was twice named coach of the year for the entire Canadian Hockey League. Boughner played in over 600 games in the NHL between 1995-2006. When he was hired he stated that he took the assistant coaching job to raise his profile among NHL general managers in hopes of someday working his way into a head coaching job. Boughner's wife and four children were still living in Windsor.
Head Coach Scott Arniel was disappointed but supportive of the move.
"While I am disappointed that Bob is leaving our staff, I completely understand and support his decision to put his family first," he said. "He worked extremely hard last season and was a great asset to myself, the coaching staff and our players. For that, I am very thankful and I wish him all the best moving forward."
The resignation of Boughner leaves the Blue Jackets with two assistant coaches, Brad Berry and Dan Hinote. The Blue Jackets did not announce their intentions to replace Boughner who was responsible for the forwards and the power play.


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… is what the boyfie likes to call people like me. A non-practicing witch. Actually, he clumps everyone who are in tune with their esoteric side as "oçcult". X_x
There's nothing Hogwarts-y about it. I just used to cast glamours on myself. I wasn't part of any coven. Well, a proper one at least. Yes, there were wands. And potions. And ingredients and brews. No newt eyes or bat wings, mind you. Just everyday things from the kitchen. XD
Anyway, I'm getting off track. I was going to tell a story. :))
I recently got to chat with Nangni, my godmother from my previous marriage. I told her all about the..uh…stuff that happened. I also mentioned about my new-found happiness. In the same breath, I told her I'm a bit nervous since they're both Tauruses and things might just run in circles. I told her that these two boys were as different as heck from each other. This prolly piqued her curiosity, because she then decided to give us all a reading.
Mind you, she has never spoken nor seen Ayu prior to our conversation (well, except through our profile photo). But the next few minutes just stunned me. She described both guy's personality so accurately that it was scary. She also saw where one differed from the other. I won't go into details na lang. Basta all that she got from asking for their birthdays and birthplaces. Cool.
I'm a huge believer in these things, and that day affirmed it even more. Ayu felt creeped out by the fact that someone could describe him as precise as that. Granted, it didn't encompass his whole personality. But still.
He still doesn't believe in "the occult" though. :p


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Journal of Signal Transduction
Volume 2012, Article ID 192142, 15 pages
Prolactin and Dexamethasone Regulate Second Messenger-Stimulated Cl− Secretion in Mammary Epithelia
1Department of Physiology and Biophysics, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
2Department of Physiology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
3Department of Biological Sciences, Benedictine University, Lisle, IL 60532, USA
4Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
Received 16 April 2012; Accepted 22 May 2012
Academic Editor: Jesus Garcia
Copyright © 2012 Utchariya Anantamongkol et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Mammary gland ion transport is essential for lactation and is regulated by prolactin and glucocorticoids. This study delineates the roles of prolactin receptors (PRLR) and long-term prolactin and dexamethasone (P-D)-mediation of [Ca2+]i and Cl− transport in HC-11 cells. P-D (24 h) suppressed ATP-induced [Ca2+]i. This may be due to decreased Ca2+ entry since P-D decreased transient receptor potential channel 3 (TRPC3) but not secretory pathway Ca2+-ATPase 2 (SPCA2) mRNA. ATP increased Cl− transport, measured by iodide (I−) efflux, in control and P-D-treated cells. P-D enhanced I− efflux response to cAMP secretagogues without altering Cl− channels or NKCC cotransporter expression. HC-11 cells contain only the long form of PRLR (PRLR-L). Since the short isoform, PRLR-S, is mammopoietic, we determined if transfecting PRLR-S (rs) altered PRLR-L-mediated Ca2+ and Cl− transport. Untreated rs cells showed an attenuated [Ca2+]i response to ATP with no further response to P-D, in contrast to vector-transfected (vtc) controls. P-D inhibited TRPC3 in rs and vtc cells but increased SPCA2 only in rs cells. As in wild-type, cAMP-stimulated Cl− transport, in P-D-treated vtc and rs cells. In summary, 24 h P-D acts via PRLR-L to attenuate ATP-induced [Ca2+]i and increase cAMP-activated Cl− transport. PRLR-S fine-tunes these responses underscoring its mammopoietic action.


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Bella Hadid appears in the brand's latest campaign for its new Powermatte Lip Pigment. However, Hadid will not act as a brand ambassador for Nars since she is already the face of Dior Beauty.
Bella Hadid appears in the brand's latest campaign for its new Powermatte Lip Pigment. However, Hadid will not act as a brand ambassador for Nars since she is already the face of Dior Beauty.
Wednesday, June 21, the American brand unveiled its fall/winter 2017-2018 campaign, fronted by the actress and singer Selena Gomez, a Coach brand ambassador.
Brooke Shields starred in her infamous Calvin Klein campaign at the age of 15 in 1980. Now the model and actress will return to the brand for a new campaign.
Announced last October, the fashion collaboration between Zayn Malik and Donatella Versace -- the Zayn x Versus collection -- arrives in stores and online Monday, June 19.
The Italian fashion house has teamed up with the "Life of the Party" singer to launch its first collection of touchscreen smartwatches, presented at the Emporio Armani spring/summer 2018 menswear show in Milan, Italy.
The Italian fashion house has revealed the first photos from its fall/winter 2017-2018 campaign, fronted by supermodel Eva Herzigova.
Luxury fashion house Emporio Armani has unveiled its latest advertising campaign, photographed by young Italian Matteo Montanari.
Stella McCartney has released a short film directed by Sean Ellis and starred by Irish actor Cillian Murphy to celebrate the launch of the brand's first Autumn Winter menswear collection.
The Italian fashion house has revealed the first images from its fall/winter 2017-2018 campaign, channeling themes of individuality, personality and natural elegance.
Announced back in May, the collaboration between the Opéra de Paris and the Balmain fashion house is now taking shape, with a first video filmed by James Bort.
For the second consecutive season, the Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana has signed up a troop of young faces, this time fronting the new campaign for the fall/winter 2017-2018 season.
The singer will be the face of Converse's "Yes to All" collection, which celebrates LGBTQ pride. Proceeds from the collection benefit Cyrus' Happy Hippie Foundation.
As Britain's festival season gets underway, 3INA launches a makeup collection that is set to become a bestseller among young female shoppers looking for eye-catching cosmetics.
Belgian designer Kris Van Assche, creative director of Dior Homme, has signed up American actor Lucas Hedges and British singer Dave Gahan to front the French fashion house's fall/winter 2017-2018 campaign.
The US ready-to-wear label has picked musician/producer duo Alex Pall and Andrew Taggart, aka The Chainsmokers, as its new menswear brand ambassadors worldwide.


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Brand research and planning uses a blend of well-established and current, more striking qualitative approaches to grow beyond the obvious and test out systems.
Brand research is a crucial element of business success for two causes. First, it provides a business with real information to create effective decisions. Second, it gives a business profound insight into customers' perceptions, because let's face it, customers don't regularly act the way they say they will. In fact, when it comes to customer behavior and purchasing decisions, customers rarely act the way they say the will.
Our commitment to thinking deeper when it comes to brand research and planning has produced a unique business composition supporting a cross-disciplinary strategy to our clients' business.


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March 2020:
Seth and Emma Lloyd are 30, Zachary and Zoey are 4, Gavin and Garrett are 2
(Audrey Sutton is 30, Isabella Smith is 6)
Narrated by Emma
For a while after Gavin and Garrett were born, I wasn't sure that I'd ever survive with my sanity intact. Two sets of twins so close in age is not a good idea for anyone, least of all a control freak like me. I like having things planned, so it's funny that both of my pregnancies were completely unplanned.
But it's getting much better. I have to admit that I could never have handled these last four years without Seth. He's an amazing dad, very attentive and willing to change diapers and do all the other dirty work that I always hear other women complain their husbands never do.
Zachary and Zoey are four now and have started preschool, which definitely makes things much easier. They're able to entertain themselves most of the time. And they have such active imaginations. It's not unusual to find Zachary "driving" the couch around an imaginary racetrack.
Or to find Zoey wearing a crown and cape, and proclaiming to be Queen of Pine Hollow.
The kids are even starting to invite other kids over to play. Zoey has become friends with Isabella Smith, who is a couple of years older, but you wouldn't know there was an age difference when you listen to the two girls giggle. I can imagine that in a few years our house will be full with our kids' friends!
Zachary and Zoey are really great kids, but they can still be a handful at times. Zoey seems to have taken up her dad's habit of tinkering with various objects around the house, which usually results in leaking faucets spraying water everywhere.
But I can't get too upset over leaky faucets. At least Zoey hasn't set the house on fire yet, unlike her father!
That was very frightening. Seth had just made some adjustments to the stove the night before, even after I asked him to please leave it alone. While he was cooking breakfast the whole thing just went up in flames. Audrey had just come over and she panicked as much as the kids did. For long moments, I imagined our house burning to the ground and losing everything. As long as my family was okay, it would be fine, but I was very relieved when Seth was able to get the fire out. The only damage was to our stove, which had to be replaced.
Audrey visits a lot, which I enjoy and the kids do too. They love all their aunts and uncles, but Audrey and I are very close and the kids have become close to her too since she's over pretty often. They think of her as the fun aunt because she's always playing around and goofing off with them.
I keep telling her she'll make a great mother, but Audrey usually finds a way to change the subject when I bring it up.
When she's not working, Audrey is always willing to baby-sit the kids while I work extra hours at the toy store.
I love my family, but I really, really enjoy being at my job. I know most people wish they could spend more time out of work, but I'm looking forward to the day when I can devote even more time to the store. I've always been a bit of a workaholic!
- Audrey had just arrived that morning when Seth set the kitchen on fire. Such a nice greeting!
- I'm glad the kids are getting older, but it's still a hectic household.
- Emma can sell items at the toy store by using this mod that allows other Sims to shop from the store inventory, so she can place toys and things in there that go along with the kinds of items she has on display.


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Hexagon Composites is allocating dedicated resources to technology and process development with key dedicated personnel in the business area.
The Group's technology and expertise are in demand. Much of this is due to increased awareness concerning the need to reduce harmful emissions. Energy gases are cleaner than liquid fuels.
Hexagon has a strong, ongoing focus on product development in close collaboration with our customers. The Group works actively on innovative solutions and improvements like product standardization, which contributes to lower production costs and operating benefits for its customers. Hexagon strives to cultivate a strong relationship between product design, development, material selection and manufacturing processes to ensure optimal, cost-effective solutions.


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Last week precious baby Daniel turned one month old! We just cannot believe how fast time has gone by & how much Daniel has grown. It's true what they say, they do grow fast! So we are enjoying every little thing Daniel does.
This past month has been a learning experience for us as new parents, there have been challenges of course, but it's all overshadowed by the amount of joy Daniel has brought into our life.
I would like to thank my mom in- law for all her love, support & help. I would not be able to function without you. 🙂


text: Alright so its day 23 up to this day there has been no movement no internal pips nothing at all. We decided to take the shell off one once we did made a small hole in the thin layer behind the shell cant remember what its called sorry. It started to bleed and we heard chirping! So we put it back in teh incubator with some damp papertowels around it. its a little blood not alot. So while we were putting ti back in my friend was hodling one it started hatching in his hand! so we put them all back in we noticed that the one that pipped through the wrong end (the pointyend). tehya re cheeping away wiggling but there is no progress i am planning on wait a few hours to start helping but what do you think? here are some pics!


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What we learned
We learned that Twitter was a much more popular site than we ever thought. When the little boy was supposedly in the balloon flying around in Fort Collins, Caitie looked up what people were saying about it on Twitter and over 1000 people had said something about that breaking news within 30 seconds! We never realized that so many people would be talking about breaking news.
Twitter is also a very mobile website. We never realized that we could get texts on our phone about what other people were saying and that we could also update our twitter from our phones. Twitter also has iphone applications as well as a blackberry application.
We also learned that many businesses are on Twitter. Many of these businesses are figuring out that their readers can read many businesses updates on their Twitter page instead of having to go on 10 different business websites. Many businesses have realized that many people are reading their Twitter updates and are giving their readers great deals on their products and services.
What we liked
We like that there are many people on Twitter as well as the fact that we were able to update our twitter right from our phones.
We didn't like that we had to figure out ways to keep our posts under 140 characters. We also really didn't like that the website was a little too simple.


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Julie Delpy Claims It's Easier Being Black Than A Woman
Every other day Black folks (and our fellow POCs) have to bust out reasons why their lives are instinctively harder than that of their white counterparts. Today is a little different as actress Julie Delpy has said it's way harder to be a woman than it is to be black. We have thoughts.
Here's the background because she just didn't come out of nowhere with this nonsense. She actually said this to The Wrap in 2016, "Two years ago, I said something about the Academy being very white male, which is the reality, and I was slashed to pieces by the media," adding, "It's funny — women can't talk. I sometimes wish I were African American because people don't bash them afterward."
Delpy's sentiments were inspired by the Oscars being heavily white, but she meant white and male. Guess she didn't realize that #OscarsSoWhite also included white women. Nevertheless, it was an insane remark to make because when it comes to which group has it the worst, it's easy to stack the cards any which way it's a measurable fact that white women are not the worst off.
This reminds me of a scene in Will & Grace from years ago in which they are going back and forth on which card they could play. Will had the "gay" card. Grace had the "woman" card. Then one of them pointed out a friend who was something like a Black, lesbian, something-or-other and that trumped all. The world is inherently harder for women, but add being Black and it's a whole new ballgame.
As a white woman, Delpy lives her day to day with more privilege in life and in her industry than if she were a Black woman. Hell, even if she was Julio Delpy, a Black man with Latino roots, her life would not be easier than her life as the white woman Julia Delpy. We've all seen the bias Black and brown men have against them, not just in Hollywood but in real life. It's what sparked the Black Lives Matter movement.
There is no denying that being a woman is hard. There are annual Women's Marches around the world that reinforce the notion, but being Black in America — and the world —is a hell of a lot harder. Julie Delpy probably said such a thing because Black people do speak out more often when it comes to adversity but that's because they, we, have to. Women, in this case, white women, do not. Julie Delpy may want to think twice because at the end of the day, being a white woman isn't the least bit harder than being a black woman, or any man or woman of any race other than white.


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"Being fully present" is often difficult for me. My mind races a mile a minute, my "to do" list is always too long and when I am in the midst of a task, I am often thinking of what else I need to get done or things I have forgotten.
Instinctively, I understand that this is not a good way to live and be. I have read all the right books and articles about focusing, being present to the moment and taking time off in order to be more productive. Intellectually I get it. I am just not that good at making it real in my life and spirit.
So I ran across this quote from Elizabeth Yates:
"To be fully present where we are, to be fully keyed to what we are doing, frees us from servitude to the past and the harassment of the future. This day, this moment of time, is all that has been given us, all that really concerns us. To embrace it as we do the light that reveals it is to respond to its needs, its duties, and its possibilities."
I am very sure I had not thought about being fully present in this way before. I had not thought about being "freed" from the stuff that drags me down from the past (mistakes, undone tasks and forgotten details.) I had not considered being freed from the future nagging me to do more in order to have whatever it is I might want in the future by being more productive or busy.
I have thought about being mindful of what this day and this moment is giving me and the opportunities I might waste when I don't pay attention to this time and place and space. So I paused for a moment to think of what I might miss if I am not living purposefully right now.
I might miss a beautiful sunrise or sunset like this one I caught the other day:
Or a lovely walk with my spouse and not being preoccupied, or a conversation where I listen, really listen.
Today, I intend to be fully present where I am, with the people I am honored to be with and to pay attention to how God maybe speaking to me, not from the past or from the future, but in this moment. With that in mind, I am graced to serve.


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delishLocal: Revive Wellness & Giveway!
Something I have been considering for awhile now was how I really wanted to incorporate local Edmonton small business/organizations that shared my love of food and healthy but delicious eating on my blog. Anything from our amazing Edmonton Farmers Markets, to independent stores & coffee shops, to whatever you can think of that is food related and unique to this city. I feel we have a responsibility to support community business, and I am particularly excited about the ones that have the same food philosophy that I have: eat healthy, eat local, eat deliciously. This is my first feature on a local Edmonton business, and I'm so excited to do yet ANOTHER giveaway this week (for Edmonton and area only)! Read on for details!
A few weeks ago I received an email invite to a book launch from a local Edmonton business, Revive Wellness. The book looked interesting, the company looked legit and the email was rather complimentary of my blog (what can I say, I was all over that). Best of all, there was free appys and wine to be served – Holla! So I called up my friend Candace who is always up to hang out no matter what we are doing (oh how I love friends like this!), and we agreed to meet at Revive Wellness right after work. You know, for free appys and wine! Who wouldn't turn that down? What we didn't anticipate was it was going to be good. Realllllllly good.
The book that Revive Wellness published is called "Holiday Survival Guide: How to maintain your health and energy, and revive your holiday season". It is all about making right choices during the holiday season and avoiding temptation and emotional eating. You know, the dreaded buffet table at every Christmas party, the non stop office baking (not to mention what is in your own freezer) and all the fat, sugar and everything else that comes with the holidays that is soooo bad but oh soooo good. The launch party featured food that was prepared straight from the recipes in the book, and oh mother, I don't remember the last time healthy eating tasted so unique and delish. Greek Salad Skewers? Check. Butternut Squash Pot Skewers? Hello. Gingered carrots, baked quinoa, Maple Glazed Salmon? It's all in the book, baby. But maybe my favorite part of it all was the desserts (oh it's always the desserts…). First of all, Chocolate Almond Meringue – to diiiiieeeee for. Light as a feather. And my ultimate favorite: Raspberry Tiramisu. Ohhh Heavens. I may have died and gone there. It.Was.Unreal.
I'm back. Since I am once again thinking rationally, you may be asking me, okay but what exactly IS Revive Wellness? Well, Revive Wellness is a team of local Dieticians that are committed to providing YOU with a customized nutrition and wellness plan – anything from weight loss/management, to making right healthy choices, to food education (one of my favorite subjects), to sports nutrition, to YOU NAME IT. Their goal is to "Empower Canadians to live with energy, vitality and health". Love it. No funny business either: One of the questions I asked when I was there was whether their focus with their clients is solely on weight loss, or on eating as healthy as possible, and the answer was a resounding "eating healthy" – weight loss is merely a side effect of healthy eating. Amen.
Something very cool that they focus on is… MENU PLANNING! Yay! In fact, they happen to be hosting a Seasonal Menu Planning Class: Holiday Edition (click to download info sheet) this coming Saturday from 10 am – 12 pm, where you can learn about creating healthy plans that incorporate local, seasonal produce and food. RSVP and go to this, you're totally in for a treat. In case you hadn't noticed, I'm all over the meal planning concept. Please note, there is a cost involved, so check out the info sheet or the website for details.
But now, my pretties, you may be wondering about the title of this post. You know, the little ending part that so boldly states "GIVEAWAY!" Oh yes, I am getting quite good at these as of late! Revive Wellness so graciously provided me with an extra copy of their "Holiday Survival Guide", which not only will provide you with all the great recipes I mentioned above, but awesome tips on emotional and stress eating, being prepared during the busiest (and most stressful) time of the year, and making smart choices when faced with giant sugar cookies and candy canes that are screaming your name at your next office get together. This giveway is limited to my local vicinity only (Edmonton & Area only please…) as this is meant to directly lead you to checking out a great local business.
To enter the Holiday Survival Guide giveway, comment with the one question you would ask a Dietitian that is related to the holidays.
Anything food and holiday related will do. A Revive Wellness Dietitian will be choosing one of your questions and will answer it on my blog in the near future.
If you would like additional entries, you can do any of the following, just come back here and write a separate comment that you did so!
- Check out the Revive Wellness Inc. website (by clicking on the name) and come back here and comment here on the one thing you would be more interested in learning about that they discuss on their website, or the one program you would be interested in trying.
- For those of you on Twitter, first of all, follow me @delishliving, then retweet this great giveaway, then come back here and leave another comment that you have done so!
- RSVP and attend the Menu Planning Class on Saturday, and let me know you have done so by commenting once again, on this blog post!
Winner to be announced on Sunday, November 7th!
Edmonton AB
Christan permalinkNovember 3, 2010 6:42 am
OK… here's my question (not a great one, but whatever – free stuff):
Which foods should you definitely stay away from when you're attending holiday events with so many delicious foods (not planning or cooking for any of them)?
Christan permalinkNovember 3, 2010 6:46 am
From the website: I'm most interested in the EBT (emotional brain training). I like that the Basic Training is called "Wired for Joy". I would definitely be interested in learning more or trying this.
rebecca meier permalinkNovember 3, 2010 7:40 am
very cool that they contacted you and very cool that you got free wine and appetizers! That book looks like a great idea. my eating plans always seem to go out the door at Christmas holiday time. And for me it all starts in November once my decorations are up.
Cara permalinkNovember 3, 2010 8:25 am
Here is my question: Is there any truth to the theory that you can "save up" your calories for the day? For instance, if you know that you're going to a dinner or a party so you don't eat much all day – does that allow you some breathing room to have a few extra goodies?
PS – just discovered your blog and I'm quite enjoying it – can't wait to start trying some of the recipies!
November 3, 2010 3:13 pm
Woohoo! Free food and wine always makes me happy :-D.
Question: I have (had) a huge weakness for pop and recently cut it out of my life. What is the best substitution (other than diet pop) that you would suggest? Are those apple/fruit sparkler drinks just as bad a pop?
Thank you for the opportunity, Kristin.
November 3, 2010 5:04 pm
My question is: what can I do to boost my physical activity during the holidays? My relatives' house doesn't have a gym anywhere nearby, and I live in cold, snowy Minnesota.
I'm not sure if that's an appropriate question for a dietitian, considering it's not food related, but it's one of my bigger holiday health woes…
Candace permalinkNovember 4, 2010 6:23 am
Hi Kristin – wow… So many great questions so far!! Here is my question… I am hosting a Christmas party this year and want to know what are some good healthy snacks I could serve that would be delicious?? (and maybe the talk of the party -lol)
Rachelle permalinkNovember 5, 2010 3:32 pm
Question- How can you raise your kids to not associate food with emotions? eg. rewarding good behavior with their favorite treat etc.
November 5, 2010 5:23 pm
Congratulations on getting such a fun invitation! Clearly, they invited the right person as you were thrilled about the experience and the fare, and it sounds like anyone would be. I love learning about local organizations I have never heard of before. Here's my question for you after being to their site… why are there no men on staff????
Great, vibrant, valiant, healthy bunch of women… but, they need a bit more balance, me thinks!
However; bravo to them to create such a dynamic business, at the same time.
And, thanks for the information!
Always great to know.
Oh – is their counselling covered by Alberta Health Care? There is another question for you!
supersu permalinkNovember 6, 2010 4:03 am
what is a great pot luck dish for the annual staff pot luck lunceon….am tired of all the same old same old….MUST be healthy, portable, and most importantly DELISH
Denise permalinkNovember 6, 2010 8:47 pm
Question: How much water is to much water??? how much water should you consume during the day and how is too much?
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