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Beyond Season 1 manages to surprise its viewers with brave decisions and bold plot moves. Without a doubt, Beyond is one of the most interesting TV shows that can blow your mind with swirling plot twists and sudden surprises. The TV show focuses on the life of Holden Matthews whose life may look boring since he is in deep coma. However, the events start spiraling quickly when he finally wakes up and opens his eyes. His relatives and friends are delighted and celebrate his return from the land between the afterlife and life.
Matthew needs to catch up to his whole life as he missed 12 years and many things have changed drastically. Some things he does not know, other things he simply does not remember. He enjoys the return and feels like is living a life that he might have lost forever, but something is off and he starts noticing strange things that surround him. Then, he meets a shady person who warns him that his life is in danger and that he cannot trust anyone. With such a warning being thrown at him suddenly, Matthew starts observing his environment more carefully. He finds out that there are hidden mysteries and secrets that are hidden deep inside his mind. His memories are very dangerous to many…
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This is my pick-me-up drink. In law school, I used to reward myself with one of these at the end of every final exam. Now that I'm working, I don't make this drink nearly enough. But when I am feeling, lethargic, grumpy, or just plain sick, this does the trick. There's just a certain comfort that comes with drinking a cold smoothie out of a tall glass.
Keep this recipe in mind the next time you're having one of those days!
Strawberry-Banana Smoothie
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
YIELD: Serves 2
1 cup of plain, non-fat yogurt
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice (1 orange)
2 to 3 tablespoons of honey
2 bananas, broken into quarters
1 pint of fresh strawberries (about a cup full)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 to 3 cups crushed ice
1. Before you get started, put two glasses in the freezer – you'll thank me later.
2. Crush your ice. I have one of those Hawaii Ice machines. It's invaluable and I use it all the time. Throw everything in your blender, mix it up, and serve in your chilled glasses! For extra presentation points, you can garnish with a left-over strawberry.


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Long ago in Ireland lived a fearless,vicious,ferocious hunter in a little village called FÚN.
One day he was in his farm watching his animals when AN BULAÍ TARBH came bursting through the gates and killed the big cow in which he possesed.
FÚN swore on his cows grave he would get revenge. He gathered a fearless pack of hunters,with pigs they traded for a cow and swords. They went hunting in 3 groups of 2. Standing back to back no man had met AN BULAÍ TARBH.They decided to go back to the farm.
When night fell AN BULAÍ TARBH came and killed the cow. Within seconds AN BULAÍ TARBH had lost his heart to FÚNs sword. Forever on FÚN lived a rich man.


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Thursday, June 3, 2010
Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris
Book 10 is here in the Sookie Stackhouse books! This one shed light on a lot of what was hinted on in the previous books. Sookie and Eric are working on their relationship, they have trials just like everyone does.
The shapeshifters are facing many of the same problems the vamps did when they came out to the world.
I would give this about 3 stars. It was ok, but not action packed like the previous books in the series.
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Signal Episodes 5 & 6 Recap: Victims of Consequence
We're back for another thrilling and tear-educing episodes of Signal. We're introduced to a new case from the past that isn't as easy at the seems. We also have a shocking death that will leave you speechless. Our characters are quickly learning the consequences of messing with time. Join Unnichan, DeShonda, and me as we discuss this week's episodes!
Unnichan: *tears* This week was informative and heartwrenching. Think that's the best I can describe it. First we have Hae Young trying to piece together what he knows about the transmission: the whats and whens, but he isn't sure how or exactly why and neither are we. I like that we also find out that this isn't anything new for Hae Young, in that he's always been inquisitive and thirsting for knowledge and answers. Digging around, wondering what makes others and things tick. He's still reeling from the unnecessary deaths of the previous few days and is determined to get to the bottom of why this is all happening and how to use it properly… Then we have Jae Han who just wants to his job and catch bad guys any way he can--- justly, of course.
Jazmine: I was not expecting to cry so many tears this week! We did learn a lot and I love the way this drama is alway surprising me. I find myself intrigued each and every episode. There is no slow moment for me and I really like. I love Hae Young's ambition and curiosity. I really want to know what the "why" is for the transmissions. This drama weaves the sub-plots (the individual cases) and the main plot (the main characters' stories) together really well. Also, I love Jae Han so much. He's kinda quirky and down-to-earth and I like that he's really striving for justice when there are constant powers against him. He's the do-good kinda cop you wanna see in the world.
DeShonda: I agree with you Unnichan. This week was very sad! I also love the fact that Hae Young is very eager to figure out why the transmissions are happening and he is trying to figure out more about Jae Han as well. I have a feeling that he has figured out only a small piece of the puzzle as of right now. Jae Han...my heart just breaks for him! I also agree that he just want's to do his job and make things right, but they are just not working in his favor. When Kyung Tae blamed him for Eun Ji's death I really felt sorry for Jae Han. That entire case had me on the edge of my seat once again. I was trying to figure out who was to blame and why, and once again...I was wrong and surprised at the outcome.
Unnichan: Haha. Well guess it's a good thing we actually have fairly competent cops in this show. Jae Han has been the most tragic character from the start, in the sense that he feels helpless, he's always wanted to just bring order and discipline through his job; carry out justice, but over and over this gets muddled, with and without the transmissions. But what I love, is that show, turns that on its head in this last episode. That their connection doesn't just hurt Jae Han or his trajectory but Hae Young and Soo Hyun. Which leads me to believe that as long as they communicate, their wounds will get deeper. Though I also believe while that happens, other scars will heal and find closure.
DeShonda: Absolutely I believe that the more communication, the more closure will happen. Speaking of hurt, I hope that we did not lose our Soo Hyun. It's way too early for that to happen now. Hae Young needs her in my opinion. I felt very sad when Hae Young tried to save her, but was unsuccessful. I hope that she will come back OK. She is trying to figure out what happened to Jae Han it seems. I must admit, I am as well. I think we can predict that he is deceased, but who killed him and why? I have a feeling that the Chief and Lieutenant have something to with it.
Jazmine: Listen….when Soo Hyun died in that explosion I had to pause the drama. I couldn't believe it. I haven't watched many thriller/supernatural dramas but NEVER has one the main characters been killed like that. Usually it's an accident of something but never anything as definite as an explosion. I have a strong feeling she'll come back, but it was so unexpected. And I agree with you DeShonda, Hae Young needs her. They complement each other well and can learn so much from each other. As far as Jae Han's disappearance….I wanna say he survived that gunshot somehow but that's highly unlikely. The Chief and Lieutenant definitely have something to do with it, but I don't think either of them pulled the trigger.
Unnichan: I should've known when it was mentioned that Soo Hyun is notoriously, or famously single, then to see her at home with her nephews in pink, her mother fixing up matseons. But I believed until the last second that she wasn't going to die. The tears poured when her mother showed up to claim her. It's funny, because I was just warming to the idea that she was finally going to be able to move on from Jae Han. I think she definitely loved him but if he hadn't disappeared and just died, I think she wouldn't be as stunted. Just like the M.E. said, she's looking and waiting, and it hurts to see her frantic with hope, then downcast with disappointment. I trust that Hae Young will find a way to at least get a redo through Jae Han, but I like the idea of getting the opportunity to see more 1995 Soo Hyun. She's the common thread between these lines and it'll be nice to see her living in real time, not just her memories. I have a feeling, she may even have hand in preventing her own future demise, which will be pretty cool. My only question is, when will Hae Young figure out that she is the link, that Jae Han knows her and if he does, will he tell Jae Han that Oh Hyun Tae kills her?
DeShonda: I love 1995 Soo Hyun and I hope that we see more of her as well. I am waiting with bated breath when Hae Young figures out that she knows Jae Han. That will be a very crucial part of the story. I hope that he tells Soo Hyun about the transmissions in the future, because as of right now, he is the only one who knows. The time that the transmissions are happening is very important as well. We know they happen at the same time, but what do they mean? Could it be a time of a murder perhaps? And if so, who's murder? So many questions that are in need of answers. I know it will all come together in the future.
Jazmine: Unnichan, I was crying buckets when Soo Hyun's mom showed up at the station. I couldn't take it. I was hoping that by now Hae Young would have mentioned Jae Han absentmindedly to Soo Hyun and she would have been like "Why are looking into my Sunbae" or Hae Young would've overhead Jae Han mentioning Soo Hyun….I'm not sure what but I wanted that connection to already have been made. I can't wait until it happens though. I'm definitely interested in the timing of the transmission too.
Unnichan: I definitely think you bring up a good point DeShonda, perhaps it's the time of a murder and from what we know, Jae Han was bleeding out after being attacked in 2000 at 11:23pm. It wasn't the first transmission but it does happen. It'll be interesting to know what triggered the transmission in the first place and what was so special about that incident that would cause this wrinkle in time. Then we still have to find out how this all has to do with Hae Young's family. Or rather his brother. It was interesting that this week we learn that his parents are rarely home. It reminds me of our question last week as to why Mom was away. I don't actually think this answers it, but it does add another layer. But for now, we need to catch this shameless, sloppy chaebol thief Han Se Kyu. I wonder if he and his friends were stealing from their parents for fun or if it truly was a lone job he did just to see if he could?
DeShonda: Oh yes...Han Se Kyu. He is very sloppy and I was thinking that he was just stealing for fun. I have a feeling he was alone and did not have any accomplices. I wonder why he was stealing from these particular people as well. But I know we will find out in the next episode for this one was a bit of a cliffhanger. Just as you are, I am still wondering about Hae Young's family. Something tragic happened to his brother and it left him all alone at a young age to basically depend on himself. We wonder where his mother is during all of this, but I also wonder if his father was in his life as well. Again, so many questions that continue to make me think. That's what I love about Signal so far though. Everything is not straightforward and predictable.
Jazmine: I wonder how Jae Han will catch Han Se Kyu. I love the little cliffhangers at the end that keep you coming back. I'm also quite curious about Hae Young's brother. I have so many questions that I'm sure everyone else has and I'm really hoping they explore it soon. And yeah DeShonda this show really keeps you on your toes and I like that.
Unnichan: Exactly! That has to be what keeps you coming back to a show like this one. 'Cause though I know there will be tears, it keeps me engaged. This week I was focused on the idea of victim vs victimization. For we have a two criminals, two fathers, two daughters, two cops. They are all involved in a tragedy but who are the victims? The line is blurred when it comes most of them because they play a role in the events that occur to them. Some more than others but it's still evident that once you consider yourself a victim, your sphere closes a bit and your rationale shifts. One father seeks revenge over another, not taking into consideration, all he did was put his daughter first, which is no different from the other's motivation. I like that show tackles this in a way that keeps everything grey and flawed and human.
DeShonda: As viewers, we think we know the answers, but then there are many twists and turns that come unexpected. The writers of this drama are really doing a great job at not giving too much information away too quickly, which is why Signal keeps me on edge. While watching, the viewer has to really pay attention to detail of what is happening. It seems like if you blink an eye, you will miss some important information. Bravo to the writers for keeping the suspense level on high.
(Use this cute photo of Soo Hyun to ease the pain of losing her)
What do you think? How is it all connected? Will Soo Hyun come back? Who is responsible for Jae Han's disappearance? What happened with Hae Young's family? Let us know in the comments below!
Enjoying the Signal Drama Club frequency? Check out the links below!
Signal Episodes 1&2: Marco Polo, Seoul 2000
Signal Episodes 3&4: The Story of Bus 95
DeShonda: Blog | Twitter | Tumblr | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | Cheer Up! | Remember
Jazmine: Greatest Marriage | Love Cells | Pinocchio | Divorce Lawyer in Love | Jeju Island Gatsby | Twenty| I'm A Cyborg but That's Ok | Secret Message
Unnichan: with.subtitles.please (Blog|Instagram|Tumblr)| #Signal_DC|Drama Club


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Skip to comments.Tearful Deen makes 1st public appearance in months
Posted on 09/14/2013 7:03:57 PM PDT by Olog-hai
Celebrity cook Paula Deen fought back tears as she was greeted by a supportive crowd during an appearance at a Houston cooking show.
Saturdays event was Deens first public appearance since June when it was revealed that in an earlier legal deposition she acknowledged using racial slurs in the past.
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Paula Deen Hysteria and Deranged 'Political Correctness':
I think members of the Black Caucus and the NAACP should take a lie detector test and be asked if they ever used the words Honkey or Cracker. The results would be interesting.
I'm glad Paula is carrying on. I wish her the best of luck.
Why are liberals so abusive? They are everything that they maintain that they are not.
I won't miss hearing her voice, but this Paula Deen "scandal" is absurd. How can such a good friend of Jimmy Carter and Michele Obama possibly be racist? </s>
It's common enough that if a liberal accuses a conservative, or even a moderate, of doing something you could place pretty safe bets on the liberal doing it.
When she gets 10% of what's aimed at George Zimmerman or Sarah Palin, ping me.
Bingo. Right on. Simple. It is because they are not what they claim to be.
I think she already did. That race-baiter-aligator bit hard into her wallet back in June. Paula is a tough old gal and ain't finished yet. Iptedict shell be bigger financially than before, within two or three years.
She's a Dem, so let she'll do her apology tour and the villification will stop.
We need to end their era, and influence, what can we do.
Why is she crying? Has she been defiant, and called out the hypocrisy of Black entertainers with the overhyped "N-word", her empire would still be intact.
Just in time to be a big RAT donor in 2016 - They never learn.
She still had faith in her fellow liberals, I suppose.
What a complete absurdity this Paula Deen episode is.
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Security for the 2004 Democratic National Convention in Boston cost nearly half the money Congress is considering allotting to similarly sized Denver, but even so, it was almost two years after the convention before the federal government fully repaid the city, a review of expenses shows.
Boston's total security bill amounted to just more than $28 million, well below the $33.7 million the city projected in its convention budget.
Congress is in the final stages of approving $100 million to be equally divided between Denver, which is hosting the 2008 Democratic National Convention, and St. Paul, Minn., which is hosting the GOP convention.
Because the cities' officials don't want to cover the large costs upfront and then wait for Congress to approve reimbursements after the fact, their officials have lobbied for the money to be ready in 2008.
But Boston's experience shows that even with the money available, the repayment process can extend several months into the following budget year. Audits have to be done. Expenses have to be carefully detailed. Federal officials have to sign off.
Denver's Katherine Archuleta, a mayoral senior adviser who serves as liaison to the convention process, said the city will try to recover the money as quickly as possible. She declined to say how it would cover costs should the repayment schedule extend into 2009.
She said it was possible that the federal program had benefited from lessons it learned in Boston and would be speedier in repaying in 2008.
"I just don't want to speculate," Archuleta said. "I'm hopeful that it is going to be very different from what Boston experienced."
The $100 million figure Congress is mulling for 2008 comes from the 2004 conventions. That year, Congress made $50 million available to be divided between New York City, which hosted the GOP, and Boston.
But because the cities were hosting the first conventions after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, security costs ran higher than that appropriation.
For New York, the primary victim of the attacks, costs ran to $50 million.
A second round of appropriations produced an extra $50 million for the two cities in 2005, though Boston needed far less than that.
Throughout the repayment process, the city was able to manage shortfalls with cash balances from general funds, said Sally Glora, Boston's chief auditor. "So it wasn't a huge problem."
Glora said it was possible some of the money could have come sooner, but by taking extra time to properly document the expense requests, the auditor thinks she saved time by seeing almost all requests paid without dispute.
"We had boxes of documentation," Glora said.
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If Boston's hosting of the Democratic convention is any guide, the Denver Police Department will have an enormous job when the Democrats come to town in August.
"What I don't think people think of when they apply for one of these things is the amount of resources that they consume," said Boston police's superintendent in chief, Robert Dunford.
Working 12-hour shifts, at least 5,000 Boston police, state troopers and officers from surrounding communities were on hand each day of the convention, Dunford said. Boston closed its superior and district courts for the week to free up officers. The state's National Guard contributed 500 members of the Guard.
The 5,000 total includes the 800 to 900 officers working normal neighborhood duty.
Denver Deputy Chief Michael Battista has declined to discuss planning. The department's chief, Gerry Whitman, has said the Denver department has 1,450 officers but can deploy only 800 per shift. Whitman has said he would work with more than 40 area law enforcement agencies to assemble between 2,000 and 2,500 officers for convention coverage.
Police in Boston also bought lots of extra riot and crowd-control gear, additional radio and communications equipment and construction materials to create barriers and fencing.
In all, the Boston Police Department spent $24.7 million, and the total security effort cost $28 million.
Police in Denver and St. Paul aren't yet revealing the cost they expect to incur to plan, train for and secure the conventions next year.
If the Denver effort costs the full $50 million, it would mean a 27.3 percent increase in next year's $183 million police and 911 budget simply to secure the city for that one week.
The lion's share of Boston's security expenses came in overtime for police and other security personnel – more than $11.7 million.
Because multi-day riots during Seattle's hosting of the World Trade Organization in 1999 drained police there of riot-control gear, Dunford bought extra supplies. Records show police bought at least $178,000 worth of extra rubber bullets, pepper-spray foggers, Tasers, percussion grenades, rubber batons, riot shields and helmets and other supplies.
Boston also dealt with infrastructure problems not expected in Denver. Police closed a train station that sat beneath the convention hall that served five commuter lines. Buses had to be brought in to re-route travelers. Reimbursements to the transit authority were more than $1.1 million.
"This thing kind of mushrooms out," Dunford said.
But at the end of the day, Boston police's second in command said the experience was worth it.
"We couldn't have duplicated a training experience like this," Dunford said.
Staff writer Arthur Kane contributed to this report.
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By Steve Herring
Published in News on January 8, 2010 1:46 PM
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Leonard Grady of Beech Street takes his dog, Marley, for a walk in Herman Park this morning. Grady did not have to worry about snow, which missed the area.
Anyone hoping to wake up this morning to a winter wonderland, even if only a dusting of snow, found instead temperatures in the upper 30s and a ground left wet by only a trace of rain.
Wayne County Emergency Services Director Joe Gurley said he had not heard any reports of problems in the county overnight.
N.C. Department of Transportation crews were out early this morning checking road and bridge conditions.
"We thought there might be some freezing over because of the misty rain, but we didn't find anything," said Luther Thompson, DOT county maintenance supervisor.
While the weather service expects the moisture to evaporate before temperatures fall below freezing, Thompson still urges caution tonight on bridges and overpasses.
The anticipated cold temperatures did not arrive in time to turn the trace amount of precipitation that fell overnight on the area into snow. Also, warmer-than-expected air temperatures aloft played into the "non-event," said Ron Humble, a meteorologist at the Raleigh office of the National Weather Service.
However, that cold and blustery weather is expected to arrive by late morning or early afternoon when temperatures will take a dive into the low 30s.
It will be clear tonight with temperatures in the low 20s.
Adding to the chill will be westerly winds of 15-20 miles per hour with gusts up to 30 miles per hour, Humble said. The cold will be accompanied by "much drier air," he said.
The dew point, the measure of moisture in the air, is almost in the single digits, Humble said.
Humble said he was not aware of any snowfall in the area. A trace was reported at Henderson and Greensboro and a light flurry was reported in Johnston County about 12:45 a.m. this morning, but the snow did not stick.
Johnston County still could experience some problems later this afternoon depending on how fast temperatures fall, he said.
If temperatures drop before the moisture on the roads evaporates, then there is a potential for some icy spots in areas west of Wayne County, he said.
The weekend highs are expected to just reach into the mid 30s falling into the low 20s at night.
A dramatic change is expected Monday when temperatures could hit the upper 40s -- just a few degrees below the normal average high of 50-52 for the season.


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The revered librarian as guardian of knowledge is fading
When I was a kid the library was my sanctuary. I would spend hours wandering the stacks looking for interesting books. I was in love with the pure joy of walking up and down the aisles absorbing the titles until one spoke to me. I would ease the book from the shelf and examine the front and back cover with slow eyes. I loved the feel of the book in my hands and the smell of old paper as I opened it.
Back in those days, you would have most likely have found me in the science section. I was fascinated by a whole range of topics, but science was my passion. I fancied the idea of being a microbiologist, a chemist, or an astronomer. I would gaze into the stars at night with my telescope or look through my microscope at the single celled organisms I had grown in an old jam jar. And once or twice my mom would yell at me because of the foul odour wafting from my room as a result of some concoction I had made with my chemistry set.
Later, in my teens, my love of adventure edged out my love of science and I went off to West Point to learn how to be a good soldier and a leader of men. While my love of science receded, my love of books did not. I replaced science with history and literature.
I love technology. I love the Internet. But the thought of libraries loosing their sacred status to Google makes me sad. In the UK, some 600 libraries are under threat of closure and many have closed already because they couldn't find enough volunteer staff to run the library.
Librarians are being replaced by machines. Even checking out and signing in your books can be done without human intervention. The card catalogue, what is that? Now it's all computers. In my local library, there aren't even any stacks for me to walk up and down. The books are on these portable book stands on wheels, I guess so they can configure the library to make use of the space when the library is not open.
The air of sanctity is gone. The revered librarian as guardian of knowledge is fading.
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Close up view of the calligraphy artwork mounted to this silk brocade wall scroll
This is a unique wall scroll that features Happy Buddha at the top along with 100 different ways to write "fu". This character means good luck or good fortune in Chinese, Japanese Kanji, and old Korean Hanja.
This is a great thing to hang, or give as a gift for Chinese New Years.
This is etched/printed on red paper in gold ink. To be clear, unlike most of our artwork, this is a print - this is not hand-painted. The print was then mounted to a silk brocade wall scroll by hand at our workshop in Beijing.
The print is not signed per se, and I don't have artist information. These pieces are done more for decor, so it's common for the artist to remain anonymous. In this case, there is a signature stamp which indicates the artist's "Zhou Jun-Cheng".
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Gary's random little things about China:
When you sit down to eat at a restaurant in China, you will almost never see a bottle of soy sauce on the table like you might at a Chinese restaurant in the USA or UK.
In Chinese cooking culture, soy sauce is a seasoning reserved for use in the kitchen.
The fact that soy sauce can be found at Chinese restaurants outside of China probably comes from westerner confusion between Japanese food and Chinese food.
The most popular Japanese food outside of Japan is sushi, which of course is always served with soy sauce. This is the most likely reason that soy sauce migrated out of the kitchen on onto the table at your Chinese restaurant in the west.


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Just after New Bern Avenue crosses the Neuse River, a seemingly misplaced stone fireplace sits on the side of the westbound lanes. At 45 mph, most drivers likely don't ever notice it.
The roadside ruins have a minor role in the history of U.S. 64's old route, long before the Knightdale bypass took cars heading east on a faster route. Back when the highway was a two-lane road, a riverside barbecue restaurant offered a tasty pit stop on the road out of Raleigh.
According to an article from the Knightdale Historical Society, the eatery was called King's Riverside Restaurant, and it was housed in a two-story building before being demolished in the early 1960s to accommodate widening of the road.
The barbecue is a distant memory, but the fire pit used to cook the pigs still stands directly across the street from the old restaurant. It seems the highway traffic back then was light enough for restaurant workers to ferry meat back and forth.
The historical society says the restaurant was a popular gathering space, with a field out back for "picnics, motorcycle racing and the yearly gathering of the gypsies."
The road-widening project put an end to the restaurant, brought a second bridge over the Neuse and shifted the highway path slightly to the south. But for whatever reason, the road builders left the old route as a narrow dead end next to the current road. And they left the fireplace standing as a landmark that's confused observant commuters for decades.
The fireplace isn't the only mysterious stone ruin along the Neuse River's banks. When the leaves are off the trees, the city's riverside greenway trail exposes another hidden chimney just north of New Bern Avenue.
The home bearing the chimney is the best preserved among a cluster of three long-abandoned houses on a ridge facing the river. The stone facade construction has stood the test of time, while the roof and inside walls appear to have crumbled decades ago.
Jim Rogers owns the land, which has been in his family since the Great Depression. He doesn't know when the houses were last occupied or who lived there. The land is an investment property that will eventually garner developers' interest as Raleigh grows.
For now though, the ruins along the greenway and along the highway offer a glimpse into history for anyone observant enough to notice. But their full background is, in many respects, lost to time and the weeds and kudzu that surround the old stones.


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hmm..problem with 3-day weekends is, there is a strong craving for taking another day off, to make up for the time wasted in past three days, and not taking a leave make me feel soo tired n lethargic through out the day.
Wow, Agassi is playing some fantastic tennis, loved the way he handled that big serving swede, despite 51 aces against him he wrapped up the match in 4 sets, and he is 34, yes 34., bluudy I still clearly remember him when used to have looong hair with lots of ear-rings and used to play in denim shorts :-)
hmmmm..he is my favorite.....infact 2nd favorite, after Stefan Edberg,....hmm but McEnroe will remain my all time favorite.
I'm tired.....or bored?
Today have to attend a friend's wedding anniversary PARTY, still not sure what to gift them, so planning to leave office ard 6 and spend some 1-2 hrs in market then heading to their place.
Nothing tires me more than an off-day at work.
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Masters Green. Centrally located in the popular West Richmond neighbourhood. A seven storey complex, this naturally lit 1 bedroom 1 bathroom unit features bright windows & a spacious floor plan. Large balcony peeking North Shore mountains & a private park-like view. In 2010, this well maintained concrete building got a new roof. Main lobby was modernized recently. Balconies remediation has just completed this year. Enjoy country club like lifestyle with fantastic amenities such as the large outdoor pool, sauna, billiard in the huge clubhouse, party & exercise room. Steps away from Seafair Shopping Centre. Strata fees include heat & hot water. First time buyer or investor don't miss out!!! All measurements are approximate.
Taxes (2017): $676.83
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I am currently reading 'The Comforts of a Muddy Saturday' by Alexander McCall Smith and in this novel McCall Smith poses a question to not only a character but also the reader, the question is:
'what would happen if a mysterious virus was to wipe out everybody older than the age of four, leaving the world to infants and toddlers?... would we learn what everything was for?...or would we have to invent things all over again?... and what about music notation?...would we eventually work out what musical scores meant if we had nothing to base our knowledge on?'
i found this a very interesting question that really made me think, if anyone at all is reading this blog i would love to hear what you think...
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
just think about this
'All animals except man know that the ultimate aim of life is to enjoy it'
- samuel butler
- samuel butler
Thursday, May 27, 2010
nicole richie
Nicole Richie is my ultimate syle icon, her relaxed boho-chic style and her effortlessly cool outfits make her the envy of women from all around the world... and she just keeps getting better with her jewlery- turned- accessory line 'House of Harlow' and clothing line 'Winter Kate'
Monday, May 24, 2010
It's amazing to think that it has been millions of years since man first lived on earth, and to think of yourself as merely one person who has ever lived here on earth, imagine the world through the eyes of billions, even trillions of others, imagine how our world, cultures and societies have changed immensely over the years, decades, centuries and millenniums, and yet we are still today discovering new things. Imagine what it will be like in the future if we have come this far already... how will things have changed? Will we be living on the moon or other planets? Will we be living underwater? Will humans even exist or will robots take over from us? The possibilities are truely endless and only time will tell...
Saturday, May 22, 2010
under the sea
To quote Sebastian from The Little Mermaid:
Under the sea
Under the sea
Darling it's better
Down where it's wetter
Take it from me
Up on the shore they work all day
Out in the sun they slave away
While we devotin' Full time to floatin'
Under the sea
I often think about what life under the sea would be like... How completely different it'd be from life here on land, imagine waking up everyday with beautiful fish and corals surronding you... isnt it amazing to think that one day it could happen?
the simple things in life
Sometimes i think 'why cant life be as simple as this beach shack? Why does everyone believe it is better to have more?' Sometimes the simplest things make you happy, and afterall wouldn't you prefer to be happy...?
Thursday, May 20, 2010
interesting fact:
interesting fact:
- Every day 50 to 100 species of plants and animals become extinct as their habitat and human influences destroy them.
we caused it we should fix it...courtesy of http://library.thinkquest.org/11353/facts.htm
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Among the benefits of Costco medical insurance is that one medical plan provides automatic coverage for prescription drug, vision, and mental health and substance abuse plans without extra pay in addition to normal coverage, according to Costco's website. Medical plans also cover preventive and routine care.Continue Reading
The Costco provides two choices of medical insurance, the Aetna Select plan, and the Hawaii PPO and HMO plan, states Costco. The Aetna Select plan does not require members to choose a primary care provider, and members do not need referrals to access specialty care. A member pays coinsurance for services, and once a member reaches the coinsurance limit, Costco takes care of 100 percent of the services. Members also have access to online services specified for Aetna Select plan, such as Aetna Navigator and Aetna Special Programs.
Benefits even extend to when a member is on leave for up to 90 days, but the member must continue paying for the deductible whether or not he is on leave, according to Costco. If the leave days extend beyond the specified limit, a member can access medical coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, which allows him to continue existing coverage under his own payments within 60 days.
All members of Costco medical plans are eligible to enroll into the Costco reimbursement account, which is a means for saving costs because it lowers a member's taxable income. Members can use the money saved to reimburse themselves and their tax dependents for IRS-allowed expenses.Learn more about Health Insurance


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Tefta Kelmendi Merran
What do you do, where are you based?
I work at the Embassy of the Republic of Kosovo in Paris. I am advisor and technical assistant for the IOF and UNESCO. I am also in charge of developing new cooperative programs and events between Kosovo and France in the fields of education and culture.
What is the most you like about the job you do?
I dont like my job, I love it ! I love being directly implied in important processes for Kosovos further international presence, and moving Kosovo a step ahead in its history. I enjoy working in an environment that reminds me of home, with a team that focuses in making positive changes and moving forward, a team that dares to act. I believe culture and education are significant tools in building a sustainable Kosovo as well as developing new diplomatic relations, I therefore appreciate that aspect of mywork.
What is the best thing about the city you live in?
It is not difficult to like Paris for what it simply is the beautiful Haussmann buildings, the gastronomical cuisine, the good wines, the Seine and the enormous cultural sites. I love Paris for its beautiful people, for their lifestyle, for the enormous cultural events and the opportunities to develop new tastes for food, fashion, and travel. Even if almost impossible, if I had to pick one thing I like best about Paris it would be: the June evening picnics by the river Seine in Île Saint Louis.


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Eckert James River Bat Cave Preserve
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Eckert James River Bat Cave Preserve Closing Early for the 2018 Season
The Eckert James River Bat Cave Preserve's bat viewing season, which typically runs until early October, will end on August 8, 2018. Recent events at the preserve have given us reason to pause, step back and reconsider the operations that support the cave's nightly public viewings. The Nature Conservancy will use this time to evaluate how to best monitor and manage the visitor experience going forward.
Working closely with our revered Bat Cave Steward, Vicki Ritter, science staff and public access professionals, we plan to update our access and management plan in advance of next season. Thank you for your patience as we determine how best to continue providing visitors with this unique Texas experience.
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Southwest of the town of Mason near State Highway 29 in Mason County sits the Eckert James River Bat Cave Preserve—one of the largest bat nurseries in the country. About 4 million female bats inhabit the site from May through September. Most of these are pregnant when they arrive. In the Bat Cave, females give birth to a single pup in June or July. The young bats grow rapidly and are able to fly at about five weeks of age. However, they will remain with their mothers until they return to Mexico in October.
An hour or two before sunset, hundreds of bats flutter and chirp around the mouth of the cave. Slowly, a stream of bats emerges and flies in a large circle, low to the ground, just outside the cave entrance. These bats gradually spiral upwards and form a dark funnel of flying mammals, reaching several hundred feet into the evening sky. The bats at the top of the spiral break off, forming columns that stream out over the countryside. This seemingly impossible torrent of bats forms a densely packed "bat tornado" for about an hour.
Millions of Mexican free-tailed bats can be seen here. Like all bat species, the free-tailed population at the Bat Cave is an integral part of regional ecology. For many years, however, bats were considered menacing creatures to be avoided or destroyed. Thanks to the work of biologists and groups like Bat Conservation International and The Nature Conservancy, this groundless reputation is slowly being corrected.
Bats are finally gaining recognition for their important ecological roles. They are agents of seed dispersal and cross-pollination for many plant species. Bats also control insect populations. They scour thousands of acres of countryside each night searching for food. During these nightly excursions, each bat consumes close to its body weight in insects. Included in their diet are mosquitoes and numerous crop pests such as cutworm and corn borer moths.
This unique preserve is home to one of the largest aggregations of warm-blooded animals in the world. Because these and other bat species roost in such large numbers, colonies could be destroyed by a single act of vandalism. The free-tailed bat population has declined dramatically in some areas of the country. This decrease is largely attributed to the disturbance and destruction of roost sites by humans, usually leading either to total evacuation of the roost or complete decimation of the site's entire population. Because free-tailed bats give birth to only a single pup each year, a population's recovery rate is slow.
Richard Phillip Eckert and Virginia Eckert Garrett donated the cave to The Nature Conservancy in honor of their father, Lee Eckert, and grandfather, W. Phillip Eckert. The Eckert family acquired the property in 1907 when W. Phillip purchased the ranch on which the cave was located. In the early 1900s, W. Phillip mined the bat guano in the cave and sold it to local farmers for crop fertilizer. W. Phillip's son, Lee Eckert, continued his father's legacy of bat conservation and guano mining and left the site to his wife and children when he passed away in 1967.
This generation of Eckerts wanted to ensure permanent protection of the bats, so in 1990 they donated the cave to the Conservancy on condition that the land around the cave remain open to the public for enjoyment and education, as it had been for more than 100 years.
The management plan developed by Bat Conservation International and The Nature Conservancy prevents human entrance to the cave during maternal activity, controls visitation, monitors the bat population and protects the cave opening. Scientific research continues at the site and the cave remains open to scientists throughout most of the year.
(Important: Please call ahead of time to obtain local weather conditions and updates concerning the James River. This river is affected by flash flooding. Please note that the flood gauge normally reads 1 foot. Although higher clearance SUVs and pickup trucks are the preferred vehicles to cross the river, if the flood gauge is at 1 foot or below, most vehicles should be able to make the crossing. Use your own judgement based upon knowledge of your individual vehicle. Do not make the crossing if the flood gauge is above 1 foot or higher.) Download PDF map and directions or see the directions below:
1. Head south on 87 from Mason Town Square for approximately 1 mile, then turn right on FM 1723.
2. Follow FM 1723 approximately 2.4 miles, then turn right on FM 2389.
3. Follow FM 2389 approximately 4.8 miles. You will cross over the Llano River, then turn right onto James River Rd.
4. Follow James River Rd. for approximately 8.3 miles to the preserve; pavement will end in a couple of miles. Continue on an unpaved road until you reach the James River crossing where the roadway fords the river. Drive slowly, as the road may be slick (but safe) to cross under normal conditions.
5. Continue on James River Rd. past the river for approximately 0.5 miles; the road curves sharply to the left. The gated entrance to the Bat Cave Preserve is on the right at this curve.
6. Follow Bat Cave Preserve Rd. to the parking lot.
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Tutoring is conducted on a walk-in basis (no appointments are necessary) and is available for currently registered Farmingdale State College students only. Sessions may be individual or in a group setting, depending on demand. Simply check the schedules for the course you need assistance in and come prepared with your Farmingdale student ID card as well as any notes, books, or materials that will help you. Students are expected to come into the Center with specific questions and concepts in which they need further assistance.
Please note: The Center only tutors students who are currently enrolled at Farmingdale State College and for courses they are currently enrolled in. Regrettably, if you are not a current student of the College (i.e. alumni, transferred to another institution, community member, etc.), you are not eligible to utilize the Center's services.
The Center tutors in most business, computer systems, science, and technology courses. Please see the tutoring schedules for specific tutor and course availability.
The tutoring schedules vary from each semester. Current schedules can be accessed by visiting the Tutoring Schedules page. It is advisable to check the Center's website regularly for any up-to-minute schedule additions, revisions, or important announcements.
Nothing! Tutoring is FREE of charge, sponsored in part by the Student Government Association and the Student Activity Fee.
The Center is open to students Monday through Friday, on days when classes are in session during the Fall and Spring semesters. Limited tutoring services are often available during Summer Sessions A & B. The Center is not open during the January winter intercession.
All tutoring sessions are held in the Tutoring Center, Greenley Hall, Room 211 (on the second floor of the Library, next to the Writing Studio).
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- Vice Chancellor - Professor AAA Atayero
- Deputy Vice Chancellor - Professor Shalom Chinedu
- Registrar - Dr. Olumuyiwa Oludayo
- Director, Financial Services - Pastor Sunday Raymond Abayomi
- Director, Physical Planning and Development - Dr. Gbenga Alalade
- Ag. Director, Centre for Learning Resources - Dr. Jerome Idiegbeyan-Ose
- University Chaplain - Pst. Promise Omidiora
- Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies - Professor Samuel Wara
- Dean, College of Business and Social Sciences - Professor Philip Olasupo Alege
- Dean, College of Leadership Development Studies – Professor Amos Adeboye Alao
- Dean, College of Science and Technology - Professor Kolawole ajanaku
- Dean, College of Engineering - Professor Christian Bolu
- Dean, Student Affairs - Dr. Timothy Ashibel Anake
- Director, Centre for Systems and Information Services - Professor Emmanuel Adetiba
- Director, Academic Planning Unit - Professor Francis Enejo Idachaba
- Director, Vice-Chancellor's Office - Professor David Olugbenga Omole
- Director, Centre for Entrepreneurial Development Studies - Dr. Stephen Oluwatobi
- Director, Centre for Life Long Learning – Dr. Gbenga Mayowa Agboola
- Director, Covenant University Counselling Centre - Professor Olujide Adekeye
- Ag. Chief Medical Officer – Dr. Michael Onuoha
- Director, International Office and Linkages - Dr. Ada Sonia Peter
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This year's Easter holiday was when you perfected the art of telling tales. You had been working on it for a while but this holiday gave you a good couple of weeks to really work on your skills.
"He called me poo."
"He says he's not my friend."
"He called me a BUTLER…….Did you hear me, mummy? He called me a BUTLER and it is NOT funny…….No, I don't know what a butler is, but he just said it AGAIN."
"He just TOUCHED me on the HEAD!"
"He said I don't know how to do my SEATBELT!"
"He tried to eat my SHOULDER!"
Don't get the wrong idea, boys – I love having a job which is term-time only. I love not having to worry about childcare over the holidays. I love not having to think about sticking to a timetable. I probably spend around 80% of my work days looking forward to the holidays; I really do. I have grand ideas of things we are going to do during during our long and leisurely days…..We are going to make a pizza from scratch. We are going to make Easter cakes and biscuits. We are going to grow cucumbers (HA!).
I suggest that you write a list of some of the things you'd like to do over the holidays. Not today, you say – you'll do it tomorrow. The list never gets written…..obviously.
But still, list or no list, we begin the holidays optimistically. You enjoy the simple things – having time to play in the garden and to re-acquaint yourselves with your toys and books. I am doing my very best Julie Andrews impression – it is exhausting, let me tell you.
By the end week one, I am ready to poke my eyes out.
Apparently you all need to talk at the same time, nobody is able to talk at a normal volume, and everything mummy says has to be repeated at least three times. I wonder how anyone possibly manages to home-school their children. Seriously…..how would you get ANYTHING done?
But at the same time, I know that in a few years you will be doing your own thing during the holidays and I will probably long for these days back again. I won't long for the fights and the squabbles and the tale-telling; but those bits probably won't stand out to me as much as the special times. The excitement on your faces when I tell you that we're gong to stay with your grandparents for THREE WHOLE NIGHTS over Easter. The cuddles and the squeezes and the little hands holding onto mine. Easter crowns, sitting at the front of the bus, picnics at the park, running up and down hills, ice-cream moustaches; and you begging mummy to join you for a game of football.
I know that at some point in the not too distant future, the very idea of mummy playing football with you will be truly horrifying.
The excitement when you, eldest boy, lost one front tooth and then the other a few days later. That beautiful, gappy smile and your eyes twinkling with joy when you found your coin from the tooth fairy.
I know that these days won't last forever. I know that us tired, flustered parents need to do our best to see through the bickering and the squabbling, and treasure the special moments. And I will treasure them, honestly I will.
But it would help enormously if you could just remember that you are NOT poo (even if a four year old says you are, you're really not), that despite your squabbles over who gets to choose their cereal first, you are all friends; and that…..well, there are worse things in the world than being called a butler.


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Mario Lopez is engaged to Courtney Mazza. According to US Weekly, the dimple-cheeked television host most known for his role as Slater in "Saved By The Bell" proposed to the broadway dancer while vacationing at the beach resort of Ixtapa, Mexcio over the New Year holiday.
"We took a walk alone as the sun was setting," Lopez told the magazine, before citing their two-year-old daughter Gia as another reason.
"I told Courtney that I wanted the mother of my children to have their last name. She was silent at first from shock, then she leaped for joy and did a little jete."
The couple met in 2008, while they were both starring in "A Chorus Line" on Broadway.
In the meantime, Lopez has been outspoken about his Hispanic heritage and his desire to raise his daughter with full knowledge of her cultural background.
Lopez and Mazza plan to wed in Mexico later this year.
Lopez was previously married to actress Ali Landry in 2004, though the marriage was controversially annulled just two weeks later.


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I wish I were closer...
Wow. Those seats sure look inviting. Beautiful blast from the past. I Like the color combo as well. Bet she glides down the road. Sweet.
Nice car!
Those Cruising Sedans make great wedding cars, because the bride gets to step out towards the camera.
I borrowed a dark grey over light grey one to drive my sister-in-law and husband on their wedding day.
Jake Kaywell: Shoo-wops and doo-wops galore to the background of some fine Studes. I'm eager and ready to go!
1962 GT Hawk - completely finished in driveable condition.
Great car well taken care of and the owner is a know Studebaker Drivers Club Member. Wish I had space for this Pre-War car one that I have always wanted to own.
See you in the future as I write about our past
Richard Quinn
Editor emeritus: Antique Studebaker Review
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I don't disagree, and I know the you know this Richard,
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The north winds that blew Sunday will be back Monday and Monday night, according to the National Weather Service.
The day will be sunny, but on the cool side, chilled by a north wind up to 14 mph, with gusts up to 18 mph. Monday's high is expected around 59 degrees. The wind will strengthen Monday night, to about 20 mph with gusts of 25 mph.
For the rest of the work week, daytime highs will bounce between the high 50s and low 60s until the weekend, when it's expected to push into the low 70s.
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Show all states in Kanban View
The kanban view in Odoo is a kanban board type visualization.it displays records as "cards", as a mixture of a list view and a non-editable form view. Records can be merged/grouped in columns for use in workflow display or manipulation (e.g. Customers or Lead-Opportunity management), or ungrouped (used basically to display records).
We were working on one of the projects where we had a requirement related to kanban View. There were few states in form view which were clickable in form view.The problem which we came across was it used to show only those states which were having records.For Ex: If I have one record in Draft state and one record in In Progress state, so in Kanban View, we were able to see those two states only and not other states like Done and Cancelled etc. It was important for us to display all states in kanban view as we wanted to make good use of Drag & Drop feature of kanban view.
Then we implemented this requirement by overriding the read_group to always display all states. You can have look at following code snippet for the logic to override the read_group function.By this logic,we were able to show all states in kanban view irrespective of records present in it or not.And now we can make full use of Drag & Drop feature of kanban view.
def read_group(self, cr, uid, domain, fields, groupby, offset=0, limit=None, context=None, orderby=False, lazy=True):
if groupby and groupby[0] == "state":
states = [('draft', 'Draft'), ('in_progress', 'In Progress'), ('done', 'Done')]
read_group_all_states = [{
'__context': {'group_by': groupby[1:]},
'__domain': domain + [('state', '=', state_value)],
'state': state_value,
'state_count': 0,
} for state_value, state_name in states]
read_group_res = super(your_class_name, self).read_group(cr, uid, domain, fields, groupby, offset=offset, limit=limit, context=context, orderby=orderby)
result = []
for state_value, state_name in states:
res = filter(lambda x: x['state'] == state_value, read_group_res)
if not res:
res = filter(lambda x: x['state'] == state_value, read_group_all_states)
res[0]['state'] = [state_value, state_name]
return result
return super(your_class_name, self).read_group(cr, uid, domain, fields, groupby, offset=offset, limit=limit, context=context, orderby=orderby)
and that's how we implemented above requirement to display all states in Kanban View.


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Theodore M. Hesburgh with Jerry Reedy
I have traveled far and wide, far beyond the simple parish I envisioned as a young man. My obligation of service has led me into diverse yet interrelated roles: college teacher, theologian, president of a great university, counselor to four popes and six presidents. Excuse the list, but once called to public service, I have held fourteen presidential appointments over the years, dealing with the social issues of our times, including civil rights, peaceful uses of atomic energy, campus unrest, amnesty for Vietnam offenders, Third World development, and immigration reform. But deep beneath it all, wherever I have been, whatever I have done, I have always and everywhere considered myself essentially a priest. — from the Preface
360 pages
"Father Hesburgh should be on almost everyone's list of the most influential figures in American higher education over the past few decades. In these fascinating memoirs, he chronicles the transformation of Notre Dame from a somewhat mediocre midwestern university into a major national teaching and research institution. As president of Notre Dame for 35 years, he used that position as a platform to argue the truly critical issues not only within the academy, but outside as well. The chapters on his involvement with the Civil Rights movement and criticism of early Vatican policy on academic freedom at Catholic universities are most compelling. Recommended for all readers, especially in these days of seeming cynicism and doubt." — Library Journal
"William F. Buckley might disagree, but the former university president is clear on the three most important things in life." — New York Magazine
"Father Hesburgh says that each one of us can do something effective in the cause of a better world. _God, Country, Notre Dame _ itself embodies an obvious refutation of the apathetic notion that 'in the modern world one person cannot make a difference'." — Commonweal
"The temptation is to subtitle this book, 'Adventures of Superpriest.' If Father Hesburgh made it all up, it would still be a wonderful story, a compendium of what-ifs . . . its warmth and humanity are infectious, and most readers will not have the nerve to fight off the pleasure of going along." — Chicago Tribune


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German Fernandez is taking a short break from the high school track and field season.
This week, the Riverbank High senior is in Edinburgh, Scotland, where he'll represent the United States in the World Junior Cross Country Championships.
"It should be a really good time," Fernandez said last week. "I'm looking forward to it, but I'm also a little nervous.
"It'll be my first time in (Europe), and even though I'll be there with my teammates from Team USA, I'll be pretty much alone."
It's the next big step in Fernandez's career. He's been running in the 800, 1,600 and 3,200-meter races for track and field, but in Scotland he'll do 8-kilometers (4.96 miles), which is most likely the same distance he'll run for Oklahoma State next year.
He'll run on Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Scotland time. California is eight hours behind Edinburgh, so we'll be finding out where German finished right around sunrise Sunday.
While Fernandez is one of the fastest junior runners from America, he's got a lot of history and tradition to run down if he wants to win. A runner from Ethiopia or Kenya has won the junior race every year since 1982. Africans have dominated the senior world championship race -- also this weekend in Edinburgh -- as well.
"I'm told cross country in Europe has a lot more hills than here," Fernandez said. "Mainly I'm looking forward to running my race and meeting some of the world's top distance runners. It's just a nice honor to even make it there."
No word if he's going to try the haggis.
THE state's top track and field Web site, www.dyestatcal.com, released its first state leaders of the season, and several Stanislaus District athletes are among the top 10 in their events.
Riverbank's Fernandez owns the top time in the 3,200-meter run. His blazing race of 8:53.6 at the TVL/WAC Challenge in Patterson is 15 seconds faster than the No. 2 time. What makes that time even more impressive is it was his third race of the day.
Fernandez also has the seventh-fastest 800 time (1:56.46). Not too bad for a distance runner.
Downey's Robert Cash had a wind-legal triple jump of 43 feet at the Skyline Invitational at the beginning of the month. That's good for fifth-best in the state. And Delhi's Rashee Dean has the third-best long jump (23-3) and second-best triple jump (48-7), although both marks were wind-aided.
The only local girls leaders are in the discus and shot put.
Beyer senior Kendall Morris has the third-best discus throw in the state -- 143-9 at the Sacramento State Hornet Invitational last weekend. There's a 16-foot gap between Morris and the No. 2 mark, but she's still placed herself firmly among the state medal contenders should she keep it up.
And Buhach Colony senior Rachel Hammar has top-10 marks in both the shot put and discus.
Hammar threw the shot 42 feet, 3 inches at a dual meet two weeks ago. That mark is good for No. 3 in the state, three feet behind the top mark.
And she heaved the discus 130-11 at the Sierra Invitational on March 8. That mark is the ninth-best discus throw in California this season.
YES, you might have seen a familiar slogan on the Davis High baseball field's fence in a picture that ran in Tuesday's Bee.
In the left-center gap, the wall has print that says, "Tell It Goodbye," and in right-center, it just says, "GAP."
San Francisco Giants fans may remember those slogans from when the Giants played at Candlestick Park. And according to Davis baseball coach Kevin Ruiz, that's because the fence is from Candlestick.
"The Giants donated the fence about eight years ago," Ruiz said. "Actually, if you get close to it, you'll see it's pretty weathered and beat up. We're trying to raise funds to replace the fence. It's about that time."
While Davis High school officials confirmed this was indeed the old Candlestick Park fence, they didn't know the story behind its arrival. Curiosity may have killed the cat, but it's not going to stop me from finding out the answer. Rest assured, folks, I'm on the case!
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Zyxel has recently expanded its portfolio of networking hardware with the DMA-1000 media streamer, a compact unit that apes the design of a typical router.
Considering the source, we're a little surprised to see that there is no wireless option here. If high definition content is a priority you'll most like be forced into the wired corner anyway, but we'd like to have seen it as an option.
As it is, you're restricted to hooking it up to a wired network or using a powerline solution like Devolo's homeplug.
The headline feature of the device is its support for high definition content up to 720p/1080i, to make this nice and straightforward we're pleased to see an HDMI connection on the back along with more typical scart and component.
You'll find that on paper there's a pretty impressive degree of file compatibility here which includes WMV, AVI, XVID and MPEG1/2/4. It's pretty easy to set up and configure, after which you can install the provided software to select folders to share on your PC to access content from another room.
Unfortunately we noticed an irritating oversight here, for some strange reason the folder structure is removed when viewing folders and sub-folders from a PC. If you have large collections of files organised under an effective folder layout, this will be lost when browsing content through your TV.
This is only really a problem for video, since audio tracks are organised with a more traditional artist/album/genre view, but it does mean that the device can often be quite frustrating to use.
In terms of performance we were very impressed, with even HD content streaming very smoothly across the network. Fast forward and rewind functions are very responsive and there's a time skip feature which makes it easier to navigate larger video files.
Despite the wide range of file support we found that in practice there were some issues with playback of compressed video content, most probably down to the use of more obscure codecs and configurations. You'll also find there's no support for DRM encoded content, so files you download from online services such as Napster or the BBC iPlayer won't be supported.
Zyxel has produced an appealing streamer in the DMA-1000, it's compact with impressive connectivity and some solid streaming.
Unfortunately the issues we've highlighted above do detract significantly from its overall performance and while they may not affect all users they're certainly worth taking into account before you buy.


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Lena Dunham: Pretty In Pink Promoting 'Girls'
Lena Dunham was promoting the third season of her hit show 'Girls' on 'Good Morning America' on Jan. 6 and she looked prettier than ever. Get her flushed cheeks below!
Lena Dunham, 27, looked gorgeous, spunky and adorable on Good Morning America on Jan. 6, as she promoted Girls. Her hair looked totally chic and her face was glowing.
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Lena wore subtle eye makeup and her cheeks were contoured to perfection. She wore a great highlighter and a bright blush. She finished off the look with a pretty, pink lip gloss. The makeup looked feminine and girly next to her black and white pantsuit.
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It comes in 17 shades, so if peachy isn't your thing, you'll be set. I wear this blush every single day — I have for years!
Lena Dunham Reveals Her Awards Show Meal Plan
Lena proved how normal (and hysterical) she is when she posted a delicious looking photo of french fries on her Instagram on Jan. 4, writing "Golden Globes diet." HollywoodLife.com will cover the awards show LIVE so be sure to come back here on Sunday, Jan. 12.
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Interoperability Goes Beyond Product
Now lets say they were successful and that two products from vastly different code basis could be made to work together in much the same way that two products from the same code base can work together (and thats one heck of an assumption). What about support? If theres a problem isnt it likely one side will point to the source of the problem as the other side? Has anyone out there not run into this problem all the time between vendors?
What happens when either side patches? If the two sides dont have a sustaining relationship, whats the incentive for either to ensure that key parts of the resulting solution continue to function? When you are trying to match the integration between similar products this is very difficult because similar products have an inherent advantage when it comes to support and patching. They tend to get patched at the same time and, since the platforms are so close (or even identical) support staff is trained on the solution.
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Once you introduce a completely different product into the mix, the opportunity for breakage goes through the roof. You can have conflicting patches on both sides, conflicting support practices where the process you use to fix something on one platform may bring the other one down depending on the dependency. The opportunity for a truly catastrophic problem goes up strongly.
This is exactly the wrong time to have two companies or groups pointing at each other screaming its your fault! The IT folks just want the stuff to work.
This is why the Novell, Sun, and HP partnerships are so critical. By agreeing to cooperate and link development and support they deal with the hard part up front. And even if the products dont interoperate seamlessly, the knowledge base that the joint support group acquires, over time, and the capability of actually creating better solutions and workarounds is greater because they are more often working together.
Why the EU is Forcing Failure
Now Ive pointed out that even with a lot of incentives and executives running around with whips and chains on both sides, integration is hard. But it can be made harder. Lets say you have two people working on a project and you tell one of them that when he or she is done youre going to cut or reduce their salary by about half. Im willing to bet regardless of your threats they will drag their feet forever.
The EU has been doing just that. Instead of trying to provide incentives to get the parties to work together, EU leaders say their goal in all of this is to dramatically reduce Microsofts market share. And then they wonder why no progress is being made. You almost want to wonder how they find the light switch in the morning.
Who in their right mind asks for a behavior and then vocally creates massive disincentives in the way of getting it? Politicians and bureaucrats evidently
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There are lots of gluten free foods to reduce stress and although we can't necessarily CURE stress, we can help reduce stress with healthy nourishing gluten free foods!
Maybe that's what your body needs in the New Year. I know it is for me. Stress can take a toll on the body's immunity and other natural defenses, but eating nutrient dense gluten free super foods can offer stress relief.
Join me as we go into the new year with a new perspective, new stress-free meal prep tools, and this meal plan of Gluten Free Foods to Reduce Stress!
See that title? Yes, of course you did. Maybe you're curious about it. Gluten Free Foods to REDUCE STRESS. Key word being REDUCE not cure stress, although I wish they did. I'd be GOLDEN and Stress free by now if so. Ha! But let me back up a minute here and explain my WHOLE reasoning on why I am posting this type of gluten free meal plan. A stress LESS, reduce stress, stress free meal prep plan. Mmmm k?
You see, majority of folk out there are posting their most popular recipes from 2016. Or they might be sharing what they learned from 2016. I love it! Both great ideas. To reflect on positive. But me… oh boy. I dare to be different I guess. I want to reflect on what I learned from the fear and hardships this year and how to TACKLE life in 2017. Life lessons to be shared ya'll! And how eating certain gluten free foods to reduce stress (or at least help reduce stress) was KEY for me.
Stress seems to be inevitable. But maybe, just maybe, we can shift perspective and adjust our diet so we can ENDURE and come out on the other side stronger. Capeesh?
This year my husband went from retirement, to unemployment, to a new job and a career change. Alongside that, I worked my tushy off for this site (because I LOVE to, but also to avoid those real feelings of not being in control of life), had a major surgery, then found out we were moving cross country all within a month. Um… it's been quite the year. Stressful, well, ya. But in a "we so need this change" kind of way.
What have I learned from all this? For one, life will throw you curves balls, and LOTS of them. But two, our mental health and well being have a TON to do with how we handle those curve balls and stress. If we can feed our brain (with healthy food), feed our gut (with all the prebiotics/probiotics), and learn to rest, we can swing and HIT back a lot of those curve balls.
Here's what I mean. Stay with me here.
Two MAJOR things need to be put under the microscope.
Your environment and your food choices. Since I am not an expert in the environment part, because I'm still learning to make my environment BLISSFUL, I'll chat about the food choices. Food that can help ease anxiety, calm us, and nourish us. Pretty much my major need in 2016!
Serotonin rich foods, omega 3's (healthy fats), B Vitamins (especially B 12), Minerals such as Magnesium, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant rich spices/herbs/leafy greens, and foods that can help regulate blood sugar (healthy carbs, nutrient dense protein, lower sugar REAL foods, high fiber).
All these are KEY components to keeping that brain/neurotransmitters firing properly and regulating mood.
I love what Dr. Axe says here.
Neurotransmitters are your brains "messengers" and control mood, energy levels, appetite, and several other functions in the body. AND they're significantly influenced by what we eat or don't eat.
Preach it!
So are you ready to get that brain healthy and calm the crazies? I am!
Let's walk through this meal plan of gluten free foods to reduce stress together.
Each meal contains a gluten free food to reduce stress. That being said EACH ONE OF US react to stress differently and digest food different. If you have SIBO or are sensitive to FODMAPS, then some of these foods might not be the best UNTIL your gut is healed. Make sense? But in the end, it's all about balance, real food, and resting/digesting. I'm reminding myself here. EEK!
At the bottom this Meal Plan, I will share with you my list of kitchen gadgets that save time in the kitchen and make for STRESS LESS meal prep. Sound good?
Breakfast and Snacks
Vegan Dirty Chai "Detox" Breakfast Bowls
- Rich in Antioxidants, B 12 from gluten free Oats, and Cacao is high in Magnesium. Which is a calming mineral.
Toasted Coconut and Berry Grain Free Granola {Vegan, Paleo}
Healthy fats and fiber. Both can help regular blood sugar.
Healthy Turmeric Golden Milk Vegan Smoothie {Anti-Inflammatory Booster}
Loaded with anti-inflammatory properties with the turmeric and coconut milk for healthy fats. Pineapple is also high in tryptophan to help produce serotonin.
Easy Rosemary Paleo Pumpkin Bread
Salmon Goat Cheese Warm Greens Salad {Low Carb}
Salmon, olives, and goat cheese oh my! So much healthy fat here. Helps regulate blood sugar and salmon of course is high in Omega 3's and DHA/EPA/! The leafy greens like kale and spinach are rich in folate, . Folate (a B Vitamin) can help body produce mood-regulating neurotransmitters (i.e serotonin and dopamine).
Brain Boosting Garlic Herb Oven Baked Cod Cakes {Paleo}
Cod is light fish and a great source of protein! It also is a good source of Omega-3s, which can aid in the production those "good mood" neurotransmitters, including dopamine and serotonin.
Curried Cauliflower Rice Kale Soup {Paleo}
Gluten Free Chili Lime Mango Marinated Chicken Bowls
Quick Turkey Chow Fun Tamari Zoodles
Crock Pot Cuban Pork Tacos with Fried Plantains {Gluten Free}
These tacos are slow cooked to perfection. The Pork tenderloin contains a good source of Vitamin 12 and zinc (another mineral good for feeding the brain.) The plantains are lower in sugar than bananas. These tasty starches are a slow release carbohydrate and contain a good source of fiber! All those spices and veggies pack in a lot of antioxidants.
OK, now that I've let you in on my favorite foods to reduce stress, and to CALM the brain and body, let's talk meal prep.
I normally would list out a grocery list here, but I kinda think this list is way more needed for the meal plan. A gluten free foods to reduce stress meal plan NEEDS a stress free meal prep tool kit. Dontcha think?
Here are my LIFE SAVER TOOLS!
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- 3 Speed Hand Blender – I use this a lot to quick puree soups, chowders, or even a simple smoothie. Super FAST clean up.
- Three-in-One Stainless Steel Food Container Set – This has been our go to for quick meal prep and lunches. Love all the sizes and it's durable.
- Mandolin slicer with storage (3 blade) – Quick to prep veggies or slice toppings for sandwiches, burgers, etc. Again, super easy clean up and quick storage.
- Non Stick Wok – Finally a wok that is easy to clean for stir fry! YES!
- 5 blade Spiralizer – My go to for spiralizing all the things! I love the different blades. As you can see, I used a different blade for the Tuna casserole dish. Thicker. This spiralizer is durable and easy to clean. No stress!
- Simply Organics Spice Kit (starter) – Instead of a bigger bottle a spice I don't use often, I found these spices sampler packers make testing out recipes more user friendly and budget friendly.
- Rice Cooker (Multipurpose) and Steamer – I cook almost ALL my gluten free grains in the rice cooker. Oats, quinoa, rice, and even lentils. Saves on time and I don't have to watch the stove.
- 6 Quart Digital Slow Cooker with Timer – Another meal prep life saver. This slow cooker has a timer so you know when it is ready. Plus it has 4 settings. Low, medium, High, and warm.
- Snap n' Strain – OMG I love this thing. I don't splatter stuff everywhere and it drains pasta and noodles fast fast. I also love their Stand up Bag pour holder. So you don't have to try and pour everything in a bag with one arm. LOL! Totally been there.
I just wrote my longest post of the year. Like whoa! Can you tell I am passionate about this topic? Mainly because I am living it. Currently. I think we all go through bouts of high stress and life transitions. It's good to have a support system and a plan of attack when you start feel that pressure.
That being said, let's start off 2017 with NO pressure and all super duper PLAN for LIVING life fully! Healthier minds, healthier bodies, and healthier relationships!
Amen amen!
Do you have any gluten free foods to reduce stress that calm you when you're stressed? Tell me one way you are going to reduce stress in your life in 2017! I know you can. And keep me accountable, too. Mmm k?
See you next year ya'll!
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