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I knew little of Raphael Amado's history with my family, but when he turned up on our doorstep demanding restitution, my grandfather quickly conceded. That restitution? Me.
Six months later, on my eighteenth birthday, Raphael came for me. He stole me from my home, taking me to his Tuscan estate, where from the crumbling chapel to the burnt-down vineyard, to the cellar that haunted him, the past stalked him like a shadow. It waited for him, hid behind corners for him and trapped him at every turn.
As much as Raphael's cruelty terrified me, his darkness seduced me. But in the end, it was his tenderness that devastated me.
Sofia came to me like an offering. Like a virgin to be sacrificed at the altar. But truth was, her grandfather betrayed her. I guess we had that in common. He'd screwed me too.
I knew hate. I'd vowed vengeance. This was never supposed to be about anything else. But in the end, her innocence broke me. The very thing I would destroy, destroyed me.
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I will admit that I am not usually a reader of dark romance. I love angst and suspense, however I am usually unable to connect to the characters and/or the storyline. But when it comes to Natasha Knight's novels I can never say no. There is something about them. Although dark and twisty, they just pull you in and never let you go. Dishonorable was no different. This was my favorite of hers to date.
"Take care when fighting the monsters you don't become one."
Raphael Amado has a history with Sofia Guardia's family. He wants revenge. A debt to be paid. To teach her grandfather a lesson, he takes Sofia as his bride. Unwilling and hesitant, she goes as she knows this will protect her family. Most importantly her sister's future. In a sense, she has become collateral damage. I won't go into the plot too much, but the way this story is executed was simply brilliant and addicting. I held on to every last word. I was hooked from the prologue but to learn the family history and how everything unfolds truly testifies to the gifted talent of this author.
"Because some part of me, it liked this side of him. This damaged, dark, broken soul. It longed to touch him. To touch that fractured part of him. The one that left him open and lost and dangerous."
In true Natasha Knight fashion, this is not for the faint at heart. Raphael is fractured. His soul in pieces. There is no lightness that revolves around him. He simply lives in darkness. The story is flawlessly narrated in dual POVs. It flows effortlessly moving between both the voices of Sofia and Raphael and the pacing of the story is skillfully fulfilled. This book is also very hot. The steam and darkness is perfectly balanced with emotions that simply jump off the page. You will feel anger for Raphael. And your heart will also bleed for him and everything he has endured. The author allows you to feel his resentment and despair. His only light and hope for redemption was found in Sofia. While she was taken and she found it hard to love a man like him, she accepted everything about him. Even the darkest parts. And the monsters he battled inside due to his past. I never wanted to put this book down. The actualization of the storyline was masterfully done.
Dishonorable is an intense read. There's greed, betrayal, lies. It's a vivid telling of when darkness challenges light in the face of redemption. There are so many twists and turns in this story that you can never guess what is to happen next. Their past, present and future are tied to each other and their families in so many ways. As the storyline unfolds you are absolutely blown away with how each detail adds to the intricate plot. It's a powerful love story, yet it will make you question everything about love and all it can go against. It reminds you that love always threatens darkness even when it seems impossible. Sofia and Raphael's love story is a tumultuous one. With so many ups and downs. But their journey is worth it. It may not be a story that fits every couple, but it's theirs. If you are a fan of dark romance, be sure to read Natasha Knight. This was certainly an unforgettable read.
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Question about 2005 Harley Davidson FLHTC - FLHTCI Electra Glide classic
When I purchased my Harley brand new it really cranked good and had no problems. About ten months after purchasing my motorcycle it started not cranking good when engine was warmed up good. It was like the starter drive was not engaugeing good and slipping on the flywheel. Well I have taken this back to the harley shop and they say that this is normal. It has steadily getting worse and draws alot of attention from other Harley owners. Seems that I am the only one who has this problem and I was wondering if you could help me. As of now I have about 9 and a half months left on my warranty. If my engine was to stall for any reason and I was in a bond to crank it in a emergency I would deffinetly would be in trouble. It takes about three or four attempts before it wil crank.
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Hi Paul,
You were right it was the starter. Harley kept telling me that this was normal but it was steadily getting worse. Well I made a complaint to the Harley Manufacture and asking for help, well the next day my Harley dealership call me and now wanted to help. They were all over my bike working on it. Then after two hours of inspection they came back and told me it was my starter and it does need to be replaced. Well they are ordering me a new starter and when it comes in they will call me and install it. I want to really thank you for your help.
Hi Bro!
This problem seems to possibly be the starter itself, have you ever tried turning your engine over after leaving it for a few weeks/months with a poorly/flatish charged battery hot or cold? if so this can cause the Windings in the armature to get very hot and some may have burned through the coating causing it to internally short. When cold the windings are too and pass voltage easily but the amps go up when warm. sooner or later this will pack up completely. If it isn't the starte then is the battery ok? have it drop tested before eliminating it from the problem. Finally try running a jumper lead from the Negative- terminal on the battery direct to the engine or starter motor body to give it a jolly good earth. If all that fails grab Mr 'D's salesman or technician and have it replaced before warranty goes out the window. Oh! wouldn't tell anyone about low charge starting??
Good Luck,
Paul 'W'
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Hi Again Kurt, I thank you for replying and I am well pleased you achieved a good result, We can't have a Bro' in trouble and I know what Harley Staff are like, I had a grief with my local crew (Birmingham England) so Have yourself a Happy and reliable New Year!
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I have put together a wiki of all the websites that have come my way in the last 12 months, entitled Teaching Resources for Web 2.0: http://mgiddins.wetpaint.com.
I will be continuing to add to this every time I encounter a new useful website for teaching and learning, and the professional development of teachers. The wiki has an English focus as I am a Head Teacher of English, but there are many other useful links on there and other KLAs will find some of the English links useful.
Please feel free to go have a look and make recommendations for additions!
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Our rollout in 2009 of the DER laptops was successful. Our rollout for the Year 9 laptops in 2010 is going to run on a similar model, because it was so successful.
The model we used that worked is as follows:
Step 1: Prior to the arrival of the laptops in the school, we do the following:
- Send an email to all Year 9 students. Year 9 students were then sent to the library one class at a time, logged into their DET portal and sent a reply email. We then had a list of students that knew their DET portal login and were ready for laptop allocation. Those who could not access their email and respond were immediately sent to the TSO (located in the library) and had their log on glitches fixed on the spot. By the end of two weeks, every student in Year 9 was ready for laptop allocation. We have just done this for the second time across the last two weeks in preparation for the second rollout. This step has proved efficient, productive and very worthwhile. In discussions with our TSO he mentioned that one of the biggest problems other schools have encountered in their rollout is students not knowing their DET log in and holding up the allocation process.
- Staff help with the software on the laptops. We decided that OneNote would be utilised across the school as a way in to using technology in the classrooms on a regular basis, particularly as we only got wireless a few weeks ago and so we were looking for a solution that would work offline. OneNote was the answer. Staff training on OneNote took place several times across Terms 3 and 4 in 2009. Templates were created for each KLA as a starting point for OneNote.
Step 2: The obligatory Parent Information Evening. Laptop User Charters were sent out ahead of time and collected on the night. Parents were informed about specs, usage, schedule and cyberbullying.
Step 3: Student information sessions. We put all of Year 9 in a room one period per day for 3 days. We taught the following:
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- Session 3: Introduction to OneNote.
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At the University of Waterloo, each Faculty approaches the application and admission process differently. What follows is the admission process adopted by the Faculty of Mathematics.
The Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Waterloo represents a large concentration of expertise in the mathematical and computational sciences employing over 200 full-time professors. Because of its size the Faculty is able to offer a large number of courses leading to innovative, flexible and challenging programs in mathematics and computer science.
In general, students are admitted in three main areas:
Some of our programs allow for direct admission starting in first year, while others can be selected as majors in second year or later. Although the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) form asks applicants to some programs to list an area of interest, this is not a formal declaration of a major.
Students in our programs are in either regular/traditional or co-op. Academically, both modes of study are identical.
In admission language the word "target" indicates the anticipated number of first-year students per program. Because our highly-qualified applicants receive multiple offers, we make more offers than available spots to ensure that all our programs will be filled to capacity.
|Computer Science (regular & co-op)
|Business Administration (Laurier) & Computer Science (Waterloo) Double Degree^1 (co-op only)
|Software Engineering^2 (co-op only)
|Computing & Financial Management^3 (co-op only)
|Mathematics (regular & co-op)
|Math Business (regular & co-op)
|Business Administration (Laurier) & Mathematics (Waterloo) Double Degree^1 (co-op only)
|Math Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) (co-op only)
|Financial Analysis & Risk Management (regular & co-op)
1 Joint with Wilfrid Laurier University
2 Joint with the Faculty of Engineering
3 Joint with the School of Accounting and Finance
Since 2010, the number of applications to the Faculty of Mathematics has increased steadily from about 7,500 in 2010 to just under 17,000 in 2018. One measure of the level of competition is the ratio between the number of applications and the Faculty target:
|# of Applications/Faculty Target
It is clear from these numbers that receiving an offer of admission from the Faculty of Mathematics has become more competitive.
Admission requirements depend on the system of study.
Admission Average
Each applicant's admission average includes the required courses
as well as additional eligible courses using the marks available at the time of review. Depending on the system of study, the number of additional courses used in the average varies. The average may include a combination of midterm, predicted and final grades. Additional eligible courses having the highest grades are automatically selected in this calculation.
Please note that the admission average is not the only factor used in making admission decisions. The Admission Information Form (AIF) also plays a key role in the selection process. While the information provided on the AIF is important, grades form the most important part of any admission decision.
The Selection Process
Background Information
The selection committee normally considers only complete applications, when all of the required information has been received by the University.
Early offers of admission are normally only made to sufficiently strong applicants. Those who do not receive an early offer are considered again later in the admission process.
Admission decisions are made by the selection committee several times between January and May, but approximately 80% of offers are normally made in early May. By this point, the most complete and best possible information about each applicant is available, including the results from the Euclid contest.
Criteria for Decisions
When making admission decisions, the selection committee looks for strong admission averages, strong grades in Math courses, as well as good scores on the Admission Information Form (AIF). Because we consider many factors when making decisions, it is possible that some applicants with higher admission averages may not be admitted to a given program while some applicants with lower admission averages may be admitted to this same program. If an applicant repeats a required course or takes a course outside of the regular day school, they may jeopardize their admissibility to the Faculty of Mathematics.
The committee may also take other marks from Grade 12 or earlier into account. Overall, the goal is to reward the strongest applicants with offers.
Conditional Offers
Most offers include conditions that must be satisfied. If an applicant fails to meet the stipulated conditions then the offer will be revoked. Thus, it's important that applicants finish strongly by working hard until grades are finalized!
Alternate Offers of Admission
Students who do not receive an offer to their chosen program are automatically considered for admission to other programs, even though they did not necessarily apply to those programs. Because enough offers are made to ensure that all programs will be filled, no wait lists are
An alternate offer of admission is an offer to a program or mode of study (i.e. regular instead of co-op) to which the applicant did not apply. For example, in 2015 and 2016 applicants to Computer Science who were not admitted were considered for admission to Mathematics. Because alternate offers change from year to year, applicants should apply to as many programs as they are interested in to ensure that they are considered for those programs.
Students who do not satisfy the English language requirement may receive an alternate offer to the English Language for Academic Studies (ELAS) program.
Scholarship Decisions
Applicants are eligible for university-wide scholarships as well as Math Faculty scholarships. The automatic university-wide scholarships are based solely on admission average and are awarded as soon as the admission average is determined. Some of the Math Faculty Scholarships require an application which is due in early February. Other scholarships are open to all applicants who have written the Euclid contest in the year they plan to attend university. Scholarship decisions are made in early May and are based on three factors:
How is the AIF scored?
We do not release information about how the AIF is scored, or how the scores are used. Note that the Faculty of Mathematics does not score the AIF in the same way as the Faculty of Engineering.
While the AIF plays an important role in admissions decisions, it will not make up for admissions averages well outside the published ranges. Grades form the most important part of any admission decision.
What do I include to get the best AIF score?
There is no magic formula to completing your AIF. You can tell us about who you are in many different ways. If you watch this video and read this advice, you should understand that The Faculty of Mathematics really wants well-rounded students who are interested in math and computer science.
Can I be admitted without writing math contests?
Yes. On the AIF, we ask about contest participation because performance in mathematics contests tends to correlate with performance in Faculty of Mathematics programs. Participation in contests is just one part of what you tell us about yourself on the AIF.
Does the Faculty of Mathematics penalize students for taking a spare?
No. There is no penalty for only taking the minimum required courses but taking more senior level courses may improve your AIF score. Visit this site for more advice.
Please note, while the AIF score is important, grades form the most important part of any admission decision.
What happens if I repeat a course or take a course outside of regular day school (e.g. night school, online, summer)?
If you repeat a required course or take a course outside of your regular day school, you may jeopardize your admissibility to the Faculty of Mathematics. Take all of your courses in regular day school and do well in your first attempt.
There will normally be no penalty for an Online courses taken during the regular school year with a full course load taken through your school or school board.
I have applied on OUAC. When can I expect to receive an email with AIF completion details?
Please allow us three weeks after you have applied on OUAC to send you an email outlining instructions about setting up your Quest account and completing the AIF. If you haven't heard from us in three weeks, please contact us.
What happens if I don't complete the AIF?
Since the AIF is required for admission to all programs in the Faculty of Mathematics, students who don't complete the AIF will not meet the Faculty's admission requirements.
Where can I find more information about the AIF?
Visit this University of Waterloo AIF FAQ site.
When should I expect an admissions decision?
No admission decisions are made until we have the information we need. Normally, this includes:
Most offers of admission to the Faculty of Mathematics are made in early May. Even if we receive all of this information before May, there is a very good chance that you will not receive an admissions decision until May. Students receiving an offer before May have provided sufficient information and greatly exceed our expected admission requirements.
My English language test scores are just below the cut-offs. Do I need to retake one of the tests?
It depends. The Important Notes section of the Waterloo English language requirements states:
For any program in the Faculty of Mathematics, an IELTS score of 7.0 with no band score below 6.0 meets the Faculty's English language requirements.
Students with iBT scores similar to those described in the second bullet should contact us directly to see if an exception can be made.
Will you use my grade 11 marks for admission?
Marks from grade 12 courses are the focus of any admission decision, but the Faculty of Mathematics sometimes uses applicants' marks before grade 12 to assist with admission decisions. When we look at marks from courses before grade 12, we're normally looking for consistently high grades from year to year.
I heard that … or read online that …
Each university and each faculty at Waterloo has an independent admissions process. Information pertaining to other programs may not apply to applicants to the Faculty of Mathematics. Applicants are advised to seek information from official university sources.
How exactly is the Euclid used for admissions?
The Euclid is used to differentiate applicants during admissions decisions. In some cases, especially for our more competitive programs, an applicants Euclid score can be one of the most important factors when it comes to admissions decisions. The Euclid also plays a key role for Faculty of Mathematics Entrance Scholarships.
What happens if an applicant doesn't write the Euclid?
Not writing the Euclid means students will miss out on an opportunity to differentiate themselves from other applicants. Applicants can still be admitted to Faculty of Mathematics programs without writing the Euclid, but these decisions will be based off only the applicant's grades and AIF. Based on how fierce the competition has become for spaces in the faculty it is in a student's best interest to write the Euclid.
What happens if I do poorly on the Euclid?
The benefits having a Euclid score are greater than the impact a poor Euclid score when it comes to admission decisions. Each year the vast majority of applicants are admitted based off their grades and AIF scores as that information forms the most important part of any admissions decision.
What is considered a very good score on the Euclid?
The Euclid Mathematics Contest is scored out of 100. In most years, the average score is between 45 and 55. In most years, scores above 80 are considered to be very good. As mentioned, students with good Euclid scores, strong grades and AIF scores, are given consideration for Faculty of Mathematics Entrance Scholarships.
I wrote the Euclid last year, will last year's Euclid be used for admissions and scholarships?
Only the Euclid score from the year in which an applicant applies is used directly for admissions and scholarships decisions. Writing the Euclid in previous years can help an applicant's AIF score like all other contests written prior to grade 12.
How do I register for the Euclid?
Students register through their school. Students are encouraged to connect with their math teacher(s) about writing the contest. If your school has never written a CEMC contest before, your school can register by filling out the New School Registration Form. For this year, schools must register for the Euclid by March 21st 2017. If a student's school will not register for the Euclid, students are encouraged to connect with another school in their area willing to register additional contestants.
What content is tested on the Euclid?
The Euclid tests a variety of concepts taken from mathematics curriculum up to and including the final year of secondary school. While content knowledge is necessary to perform well on the Euclid, equally important is an ability to reason analytically and creatively solve problems.
How should student prepare for the Euclid?
The best preparation for the contest is to solve lots of problems from old Euclid Contests. The CEMC posts past contests and solutions online. Past contests will help familiarize students with the structure and content of the Euclid. Additional preparation material, including eWorkshops covering the major topics on the Euclid, are available online from the CEMC.
Who marks the Euclid Contest?
A team of teachers, retired teachers, professors, and university students mark the Euclid and other CEMC contests. Watch this video to learn more about contest marking.
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Waikiki Watersports Trading Pte Ltd has been a stronghold in the diving business since 2009. We have been increasing our presence in the retailing scene by clinching exclusive rights to major brands such as Cressi-Sub, DUI, OMS, Gull, IST, Henderson, Tilos, SAS, Sharkskin, Audaxpro, Waterproof, X-adventurer, and more to come.
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Current volunteers' news and needs:
Maryland Historical Society will serve as host for the convention of the American Association of Museums being held at the Baltimore Convention Center from April 25-29. About 400 volunteers are needed as soon as possible, to assist with a variety of tasks such as preparing delegate packets, hospitality, registration, and more. For more information call Lee Schwark, 685-3750, Ext. 322.
Church Home and Hospital volunteer auxiliary is holding a bag sale from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 16, 18 and 20 in the hospital's Thrift Corner. For details call Lucy B. McBee, 522-8395.


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Mayor Jones is proposing a horse trade. And the trade is to be made in Manchester.
The proposed deal that has been struck by the City Administration and Fountainhead Properties' South Canal, LLC is to occur just West of Hull Street at the foot of The Mayo Bridge. And it could lead to at least two 16 story towers, perhaps more. The deal as explained to me, and from what I could read about the project, is comprised of the following components:
- The City will trade a 1.1 acre sub-parcel of City owned land to South Canal, LLC at a value appraised at $260,000. The value for this land is justified at such a low amount despite being riverfront property because it is viewed as inaccessible due to a clouded easement across South Canal LLC's parcels.
- South Canal, LLC will agree to fix the city owned bridge at an estimated cost of $800,000, thereby providing automobile and emergency vehicle access to the South Canal development.
- The property will be rezoned from RF1 to B-4C to enable larger towers than could otherwise be built with the existing zoning. The proposed tower(s) are to be no larger than 16 stories. This new zoning enables the towers to accommodate somewhere between 400-600 units and would allow for river and city views above the existing 40 foot high flood wall.
The full details for the proposal can be found in the attached documents:
At first glance, the proposed development of the property does not appear to conflict with the City's Riverfront Development Plan. The plan clearly shows development at the "South Canal Lofts" and is silent on what should be done with the City owned property proposed to be traded to South Canal, LLC (gray area to the left).
The property would increase real-estate tax collections for the City which is desperately needed for schools, infrastructure, and countless other city services. The project would also add more housing in Manchester on a parcel that is currently an eyesore. With that having been said, I suspect some will take issue with such large towers, especially those whose river/city views will be impeded by the proposed structures.
The proposal is scheduled for an October 10th, 2016 City Council Public Hearing Date at 6PM. So folks, what do you think?
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Snow Leopard web development configuration
After installing Snow Leopard on my iMac I found I had to tweak some settings before I could continue my daily web development workflow. First, you should note Snow Leopard now comes with PHP 5.3 and it will overwrite your custom Apache configuration.
Here's what I did to get up and running:
- Moved
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php.ini(using search/replace) so that
display_errors = Onand
mysql.default_port = /tmp/mysql.sock.
- I also set a default timezone (search
php.inifor 'timezone') to suppress warnings about server timezone being unreliable.
- Restored my
vhosts.conffile from a back-up to bring back my various *.dev virtual hosts.
- I replaced all my PHP short tags with their longer equivalents (
<?php echo) as these are deprecated in PHP 5.3.
After these rather simple steps I was back up and running, although they took a a little time and googling. Overall, I was surprised how little installing Snow Leopard messed up my system.
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Bionomics blog
Bionomics is an independent school in economics. It provides economics with analogies from biology and helps understand economy as a living system or in a global aspect as a self-organized super ecosystem. Bionomics is a synthetical discipline because it merges biology and economics. Its method is comparative bioeconomic analysis which is based on the system of bioeconomic parallels. So, bionomics is a duai core discipline. On one hand it lets study economy in terms of biology and on the other hand it lets study biology in terms of economy. In the first case we can make our economy healthier and more sustainable, in the second case we can make our body stronger, younger and resistant to stress.
Here is one of the examples of applied bionomics in the sphere of architecture. A British architect Michael Pawlyn takes cues from nature to make new, sustainable architectural environments. This method is called biomimicry (see the video below).
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Weight going up during the holidays is as predictable as available cash going down. It's kind of a trade-off: net worth for net mass.
Of course a feast or two is a big part of the equation. You can easily eat like a Viking; remember they were known as a robust, if not particularly lean, people. You would hope some of this frenzied holiday activity would translate into excess calories burned.
Let's take a deeper look.
Most people refer to the "holiday 10" in the same way they talk about the "freshman 15." That may be good for headlines, but the reality is that holiday weight gain in people who are normal body weight is quite modest at 1 pound or less. Among the overweight, and those previously overweight, the average weight gain is a bit less than 5 pounds. That doesn't sound like much, but 5 extra pounds of fat is a whopping 17,500 calories. That takes weeks of rather severe dieting to fix.
Now let's talk about the body economy. A normal, healthy 50-year-old man who does light activity needs around 3,000 calories per day, and the normal, healthy female who does light activity needs 2,500 calories. Sleeping is your most efficient state, burning only 45 calories per hour. A little arithmetic shows that you need to burn an average of 165 calories (133 for women) during your waking hours to break even for the day. You won't make much progress watching Christmas specials on TV at 55 calories an hour.
But there is more to this holiday season than watching TV specials. There is running around like a crazy person shopping. Simply standing in line gets you up to 100 calories per hour – socializing while you are standing there burns 130 calories. It pays to be friendly. Wrapping gifts is good for 130 calories per hour, but decorating the tree is 170 calories. If you want to get really serious and hang lights on a tall house, all that ladder work will burn 350 to 400 calories an hour. It took me most of a day to decorate. Now we're talking.
What else is on our holiday to-do list?
- Clean the house for company: 200 calories an hour
- Mow the lawn (in Arizona we plant winter rye grass so we can mow in the winter): 300 calories per hour
- Baking cookies is good for 160 calories an hour (assuming you are not eating as you are baking)
All this holiday work is getting a little depressing. Let's have some fun. Ice skating is a real workout. Lots of trunk-work is required to keep your balance, and you burn more calories trying to keep warm. That is 400 to 500 calories per hour. Downhill skiing is also in that range. If that seems like too much planning, drag a sled out and find a hill (480 calories an hour). Now if you really want to get creative, try a little Pacific Ocean scuba diving adventure (about 1,000 calories per hour in 55-degree water). Not your idea of fun?
It seems pretty clear that it takes a whole bunch of activity to burn through an extra thousand calories, but these days you can get busy enough that you miss a few meals. And the increased activity might just remind you that exercise is still possible (it's never too late to start).
As a last resort, be of good cheer – you are in better shape than that guy in the red suit.
Have a merry one,
Dr. B
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As a bonus we've turned the tweak guide into a slick little desk top application that you can use to get the right settings to change based on the car you are driving. This is a handy tool you can have on your desktop and just call up the car, track and problem you are trying to fix and give you appropriate options for that
For example as you can see in the screen shot to the left, an Indycar suffering understeer on a road course, could be helped by any of the settings listed by what they affect on the car.
Where you would see an adjustment for weight jacker for ovals, it isn't used on road courses, so doesn't show up as an option.
It doesn't matter if you're into iRacing, Forza, Gran Tourismo, rFactor or Drive Club, if the car has settings or a garage, there is something here you can learn to help you get the edge.
Cars Featured:
- Indycar (Road & Oval)
- Skipbarber
- Generic Road
- Generic Oval
- Nascar Truck
- V8 Supercar
- Nascar Nationwide
- Nascar Sprint Cup
- McLaren MP4
- Ruf Track


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You may have heard about, noticed, or even been affected by the guidelines Google has recently implemented in order to further legitimize email traffic and set new industry standards. What you may not know is that these rules have been in place for quite some time, but most companies had not bothered looking into them, understanding them, or most importantly, following them. Now, many of these companies are scrambling to meet these new compliance standards within the deadline so that their offers remain up and running.
May 2016
May 2016
Madrivo's Compliance Standards Enhance Changes in Google Search Advertising
- Category Blog Current News Media Techtelligence
- Written by Nate Seibert
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BluGiRL Yoona
On 131021 (October 21, 2013), SNSD's Jessica, Yoona and Seohyun were present at GiRL Thanks Party in Thailand. As you probably knew, GiRL was a perfume launched with SNSD as faces. The ads banked a lot on the innocence/pure image of the girls.
That aside, at the event Yoona was wearing the Blumarine Embroidered Sleeveless dress which you can buy here.
The version with sleeves is also available.
Actress Cha Ye Ryeon also wore the dress.
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Blog Archives
My experience of being burgled
It sucks. There's not much you can say about it really. To walk back into the place you call home and find that you're life has been violated is a terrifying experience. No words can describe the emotions you feel when you walk around your home and see the mess that has been left and the sinking feeling you get in the pit of your stomach when you realise what's missing…laptops, cameras and jewellery. Things you take for granted and memories you can never replace. My laptop was my life. Materialistic of me I know but it contained my stories and photos. Useless to anyone but me. A video camera containing videos of Australia, pet rats, my boy (worse still, his christening). Physical items that can be replaced but it's what's inside that can't.
I shadowed the scenes of crime officer as she forensically examined the property. Fascinating subject, despite the horrible thing that has happened to us, I learnt a lot and she was kind enough to show me various examples of prints, sadly the only ones found were my partners as they were wearing gloves. We cleaned up after everyone else went home and things started sinking in.
The aftermath is the worst thing as I've been left with the fear that they may come back. All the "what-ifs" going through my mind. What if they come back while I'm by myself with Mackenzie? What if they come back while we are out again? I'm scared to be here and I'm scared to go out. I watch people walk past, paranoid that it could've been them that did this to us. Things made worse by the PCSO that came round for a chat and made out like it was our fault that this happened, that now we have been targeted it could happen again. I'm now so scared that I just want to move away from here but we could never afford it as we have no extra income. I don't get any help from the government as my partner works even though 100% of his money is tied up in other things. All they look at is incoming, not outgoings. This country sucks as it helps illegal immigrants and lazy people who cant be bothered to get a job but refuse to help those who work hard but need that extra help to keep their heads above water. I can't afford to go back to work as there is no one to look after Mackenzie and we can't afford child care as we can't get tax credits. All I can say is fcuk you David Cameron.
This year has really had its ups and downs. January I was diagnosed with an incurable, degenerative condition (down), February I was made redundant (down), July Mackenzie was born (up), November we got engaged (up), December we get burgled (down). Now, if things come in threes can we have another up to balance out the equation? I dont know if I can take anything else bad happening to us…
What Else Can Go Wrong? Troubles with pain.
Me again in a very rare two blog posts in one day situation. Thank you for your lovely comments about Help For Heroes, so many have come in I will go through them and post the best ones in due time. Update there is I'm expecting a phone call today from Lizzy at H4H to find out what else I can do to help so will keep you informed as that progresses.
A lot of you have been interesting in my condition, Ankylosing Spondylitis and how I'm getting on with that. To be honest, every day is a struggle, and some days it gets so painful I have difficulty in moving. Which sucks really considering moving is part of the pain management, but how can you pain manage something that causes pain? Bit confused there really. The problem with being pregnant (apart from the sleepless nights of money worries) is that my rheumatologist can't prescribe me with any steroids or anti inflammatory drugs to help take the pain away. All I can take is bog standard paracetamol which doesn't do a thing, but they say keep on taking them, so I'm going through 8 pills a day for no reason in my opinion, the only thing it helps to ease is the constant headaches I get.
I've taken another blow today though after my trip to see my physiotherapist, Elaine, I also have a condition called trochanteric bursitis, otherwise known as trochanteric pain syndrome. Again all I can do is try and manage the pain with paracetamol and movement. Though this is extremely painful in my hips to do this and putting any weight on my left leg is excruciating. Sleeping is difficult as I have trouble laying on either side and because of the AS trying to lie on my back is just as bad. I can't win really. My next appointment with Elaine is in three weeks time so we'll see how I progress and then see what else she can find wrong with me. What makes me worry more about having Ankylosing Spondylitis is that it is incurable and will get worse as time progresses, eventually leading to fusing of my spine rendering me, well, I hate to think really, but useless is the word that comes to mind right now. The two bottom discs have already started that process as revealed in my isotope bone scan I had in January this year.
January wasn't the greatest start to the year it has to be said, I found out I had this degenerative disease, got made redundant and found out I was pregnant. All in one week! Talk about everything happening at once.
So what good things do I have going for me people ask, that's my burning question too really. However, Six Months to Live is finally nearing completion and just needs a few tweeks here and there then I can move on to my next project Murder On The Shop Floor, which'll please my ex colleagues at Patrol Store who I'm still good friends with as its based on them 🙂 Not forgetting that The Ghost Writer, The Forensic Killer and Words Don't Come Easy are all available to purchase on Lulu as well as being on Amazon and other online retailers so although I don't generate any revenue from them at the moment, the potential is there (hopefully), just need to work on marketing them a bit I guess, although its nice that I've already got a little fan base boosting my ego every now and then, without letting it go to my head.
Elvis Presley has become my inspiration while writing recently, as well as my Red Bull Racing F1 "thinking" cap! It may not give me wings but certainly can make the words fly 🙂 I have my dad to thank for my love of The King of Rock N Roll as he always used to listen to it when I was growing up and I plan to carry on that tradition with this little munchkin when he or she arrives. At 27 weeks now so getting there.
Anyway, speaking of writing I shall get cracking on that and wait for my phone call from Help For Heroes.
Until my next blog, I bid you farewell and good luck in whatever path you choose to follow.
Help For Heroes
I may have mentioned on here before about the well-worthy charity that is Help For Heroes, but now I'm in the process of becoming involved in it, the need to promote Help For Heroes more is part of my reasons for signing up as a co-ordinator.
Seeing what these amazing individuals do to keep us safe is unbelievable and unselfish. Army personnel, past and present, have protected our way of life for centuries and its time they deserve some kind of reward for their efforts.
To become a volunteer for Help For Heroes gives me a feeling of being able to contribute to helping this become a reality. I will soon be distributing fliers, magazines and arranging collections for them.
Until then why not head over to my ex-employers, Patrol Store, where they sell Help For Heroes Pin Badges with either Police or 999 on the classic motif design and all proceeds go to the charity.
Finding a job in these difficult economic times is hard and having a disability like Ankylosing Spondylitis and being pregnant makes it even harder. I'd rather fill my spare time in between trying to become a writer and photographer by doing something good and giving something back to good people. I urge you to do the same and give these wonderful people a chance.
Thank You for your time,
Liane Hoare
Writer, Photographer and Help For Heroes Co-Ordinator
Tough Times
Its been over two months since being made redundant now and times are really hard. To spend day after day applying for jobs, not hearing anything back from anyone is extremely demoralising and depressing. Yes, its that dreaded word again, depression.
Having battled through it just over three years ago now, I had that light at the end of the tunnel. I stopped taking my anti-depressants, which were Citalopram and life was looking a little more rosy. I'd started a new job, made some new friends and moved in with some lovely people in Merstham. I was dating again after splitting up with my alcoholic ex and was meeting some nice guys out there for a change after years of random assholes. For a month or so I was dating a different guy twice a week. My confidence had grown. I'd got over my aunt trying to steal my identity and though I was pissed at it, it didn't depress me. Work was great, I loved every minute of it and used to joke that I'd work for free as I liked it that much. The pay wasn't fantastic but after a few months on Job Seekers Allowance it was a lot better and it paid my rent to my awesome landlord. I was getting on well with my mum too, which is something that didn't go too well the years preceeding. Life wasn't bad.
In June 2010 I met up with an old school friend that I hadn't seen for over ten years, and we became good friends because of a mutual interest in photography. My friends kept nudging me to say I should consider dating him but at the time I wasn't looking for a relationship as I didn't trust anyone after my ex. It was at my mate from work's hen party in July I decided to take a chance and I have no regrets since then in doing so as he has been my rock, saving me in more ways than he can ever imagine. Things kind of developed quickly, a lot faster than I expected, especially after I made a point of saying to take things slow and see how it goes.
I moved in with him January, much to my landlord and housemate's disapointment as for some reason they would miss me! Work was still going well but getting ridiculously busy, I was working stupid hours but not getting paid for them nor accruing any lieu time. I was getting stressed and the thought of going to work each day was putting a strain on my emotions. I was disciplined for my "attitude towards work" a few days after my grandad died (how considerate!), work was beginning to suck but I stuck with it and kept on going.
I was struggling with pain in my lower back and started going to the doctors. My GP kept giving me various painkillers and anti-inflammatorys including Tramadol and Diazepam. Nothing worked though. I had blood tests every few weeks as my ESR and CRP markers were up. I had an X-Ray on my spine and it was noted that the discs at the base of my spine had started to wear down. It took them three months to refer me to see a specialist as they didn't know what the problem was, all I kept hearing was "there's something up, but we don't know what it is," very reassuring.
My employers were starting to get annoyed with me for having to take time off to keep going for appointments. I saw the Rheumatologist in December last year and he sent me for an Isotope Bone Scan. A couple of weeks later I found out I had a condition called Ankylosing Spondylitis. I'd never heard of it and wasn't sure what that meant. Basically part of the base of my spine has fused together and is putting pressure on my hip and pelvis, causing severe inflammation. I was off work for a couple of weeks with a number of things at that time, including norovirus and the onset of Chrohn's Disease, coupled with the pain of this arthritis that was kicking me down. I could barely move and struggled with sleeping. Not only that but a few days later I found out I was pregnant. Everything was going on at once!
I went back to work and found out on the day of my return that I was being made redundant. All I could think was, WTF! Why? Business is booming and the staff were struggling as it is. Their excuse was they were having role reshuffles and decided that I was no longer needed. Of course this had nothing to do with them getting annoyed as I had to keep going off for tests and couldn't work in the warehouse anymore because of my disability or pregnancy. Yeah right! I was let go towards the end of February and since then they've been advertising for more and more staff, including for the role I was doing. I don't feel pity towards them that I've been told that things have gone on a downhill spiral for them since I left, I feel good about that. I hope that doesn't make a bad person, but after what they did to me I can't help it.
I went straight down the Job Centre and was turned away by a very rude lady who said I need to phone or apply online for Job Seekers Allowance. I only wanted advice. I walked away with my head hung in shame. That night I sat down at my partner's parents PC and filled in an application form for JSA. I had an appointment a week later and two weeks later the process began. Having to go back every other week to prove that you are looking for work, knowing that no one wants you because you're pregnant and have a disability is very demoralising.
I explained to an advisor this morning that I was feeling depressed because I apply for jobs everyday and don't hear anything back. She said I shouldn't take it to heart and its not personal as hundreds of people are applying for one job. I know she's right but its still hard not to take it to heart. She suggested if things get really bad then I should see my GP and try and get a medical certificate for depression and my disability as she could see I was struggling to walk, especially as I now have to walk around with a stick because my right hip as started to wear away now and its agony to move. I never even thought about it but she made a good point, it would give me a few weeks off to get my head together and I wouldn't have to attend meetings for a little while. I said I'd have a think about it. But I don't want to give up, I'm not that person anymore.
As depressed as I may get, as painful as things may get, I can't give up. I may carry around a lot of burdens but I'm carrying something more important than that, and when he or she comes into the world I need to be strong for them!
Life has to get better, surely there's not much else it can throw at me. God only knows its done that over the last 15 years already. I can't handle anymore, please, whatever it is give me a break.
Things can only get better, surely…
Its been two months since being made redundant and I hate being unemployed. Applying for job after job, not hearing anything back due to the amount of applications they receive can be rather demoralising. Attending the job centre (aka hell) is a horrible experience, especially when they look at you as if to say "why haven't you got a job?" Well, it wasn't my decision and my ex-employers were clever with their words even though unofficially I could've had them over a barrel for unfair dismissal because of my disability.
That's another thing, Ankylosing Spondilitis is one of the most painful things to have. People don't understand that. Some days I can barely walk a few yards without screaming in pain, don't even talk to me about trying to sleep. Having the base of my spine fused together and knowing the bones of my hips are grinding away with every move I make doesn't make me look forward to what's to come.
Despite having no money and no prospects at the moment though, I have a family that loves me, friends who care about me and a wonderful boyfriend who thinks the world of me. The future may seem bleak and our little munchkin may be being born into what feels like poverty but at least he or she will be loved, which is more than anything money can buy, and to know I have my family in these tough times gets me through the day.
This is my genuine thank you to my amazing friends and family (old and new) for the support you have shown me over the last few months. Without you guys I couldn't have done this, I love you all!
Sincerest Gratitude,


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Medal of Honor citation
- For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as an Assistant Machine Gunner with Company E, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, First Marine Division in connection with operations against enemy forces in the Republic of Vietnam.
- During the early morning hours of February 23, 1969, Private First Class Austin's observation post was subjected to a fierce ground attack by a large North Vietnamese Army force supported by a heavy volume of hand grenades, satchel charges and small arms fire. Observing that one of his wounded companions had fallen unconscious in a position dangerously exposed to the hostile fire, Private First Class Austin unhesitatingly left the relative security of his fighting hole and, with complete disregard for his own safety, raced across the fire-swept terrain to assist the Marine to a covered location.
- As he neared the casualty, he observed an enemy grenade land nearby and, reacting instantly, leaped between the injured Marine and the lethal object, absorbing the effect of its detonation. As he ignored his painful injuries and turned to examine the wounded man, he saw a North Vietnamese Army soldier aiming a weapon at his unconscious companion.
- With full knowledge of the probable consequences and thinking only to protect the Marine, Private First Class Austin resolutely threw himself between the casualty and the hostile soldier and, in so doing, was mortally wounded. Private First Class Austin's indomitable courage, inspiring initiative and selfless devotion to duty upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.


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American Chair Collection
You'll be drawn to the shapely solid wood X that makes up the backrest of our transitional style Amish Kenwood Dining Chair. This beautiful dining chair is graceful yet understated, displaying traditional style characteristics combined with the natural and simple nature of the contemporary. A wide upper chair rail and a slender lower one showcase the X-back beautifully. These dining room chairs provide comfort and style for seating options you'll enjoy using for generations to come.
The Kenwood is available in both side chair and arm chair styles. Gather with loved ones in heirloom quality furniture that they'll remember. The Kenwood is available in a swivel bar stool option and stationary bar stool option as well. Be sure to view the Amish Kenwood Table to use with these transitional style chairs.
The possibilities are endless with customization options at your fingertips. Choose the solid wood species you like best. Our Learning Center offers explanations of each wood type as well as its characteristics to help you become more familiar with them. Choose rustic wood options for a more rugged and natural look. Distressing options can take the Kenwood to that antique look you're searching for as well. A wide variety of custom fabrics and leathers in beautiful patterns and colors are available should you prefer an upholstered seat.
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Introduced in the 1990s, Zoloft quickly became one of the leading antidepressants prescribed by doctors all over the U.S. because of its breakthrough way of regulating serotonin levels in clinically depressed patients, as well as those with obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and anxiety. Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) antidepressants were thought to have fewer side effects than their predecessors, and over time, they were increasingly prescribed not only by psychiatrists, but also by primary care physicians. The manufacturers of the drug marketed them directly toward consumers with very positive advertising, leading millions who suffered from mild or situational depression to ask their family doctor for Zoloft. Sales grew steadily, and at its most profitable, Zoloft grossed more than 2.6 billion in 2005 with more than 30 million prescriptions written.
Since its approval by the FDA, however, side effects have begun to appear in the lives of many who have used the drug. Suicidal thoughts and severe withdrawal were two of the more significant side effects noted, as well as heart problems. Some users have also stated that while the drug failed to provide the benefits of treatment as advertised, they still experienced the negative side effects.
Due to an increased risk of suicide in younger patients who were prescribed an SSRI for depression, the FDA advisory panels suggested new, expanded warning labels on antidepressants to advise physicians to monitor young patients for signs of worsening depression or suicidal ideation, especially early in therapy or when dosages changed. The panel recommendations followed emotional testimony from parents of children and teenagers who had attempted suicide or had taken their lives after starting antidepressant therapy. Researchers at Columbia University confirmed that 10 percent of adolescents suffer from depression, and that in 2001, 1,883 children between the ages of 10-19 killed themselves. A British study also found an increase in suicide attempts among children using antidepressants versus those who were given sugar pills.
In 2013, Pfizer Inc., the maker of Zoloft, was sued by a woman who claimed that the medication provided no benefit and that patients who used it should be reimbursed for the money they spent purchasing the drug. Pfizer disputed the claim, but the plaintiff's attorney argued that the FDA should not have approved Zoloft because the manufacturer withheld information from consumers that some clinical studies found the drug to be about as effective as a placebo. In addition to consumer fraud, the lawsuit alleged that Pfizer paid physicians to recommend Zoloft to colleagues or to be credited for authoring positive medical journal articles which were actually prepared by the company
Zoloft has been linked to birth defects when used by pregnant women. Many expectant mothers were led to believe that Zoloft was safe to take during pregnancy, when in fact, children born to these mothers have suffered a multitude of issues as a direct result of SSRI use during pregnancy. Lung defects and deformities, respiratory problems, clubbed feet, cleft lip, cleft palate, developmental delays, persistent pulmonary hypertension, ventricular outflow defects, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, congenital heart lesions and anomalies, Down's syndrome, undescended testes in males, blindness, hernia, organs protruding from the abdomen, heart defects, skull defects, brain and spinal cord defects, premature birth, withdrawal, miscarriage—the list is extensive. Yet, the multi-billion dollar drug company Pfizer is accused of continuing to promote antidepressants such as Zoloft to pregnant women even though studies confirm such birth defects are caused by SSRIs.
According to recent studies, women who took Zoloft while pregnant were 200 percent more likely to have a child diagnosed with autism. Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN), once thought of as a rare condition, was being diagnosed in infants of mothers who were prescribed Zoloft during pregnancy. PPHN can be fatal and is certainly hard for new parents to endure emotionally as the infants will appear blue, have rapid respiratory and heart rate, and may experience swelling of the feet and hands. These infants and their parents will spend much of their future in hospitals undergoing expensive and often painful medical procedures. They will spend their lives on medication after medication, with side effect after side effect. Women who were seeking a better quality of life free of depression have ended up in even worse situations, and so have their children.
Although researchers cannot pinpoint exactly why antidepressants increase the mortality rate for heart disease patients, studies have confirmed the link between SSRI use and an increased risk of death among patients with coronary artery disease. Over the course of three years, Duke University researchers compared survival rates between patients who were using antidepressants with those who were not. The result: 21.45 % of patients using antidepressants died, compared with only 12.5% of those who were not on antidepressants. After making adjustments for variables such as cardiac risk, other illness, and other factors, researchers confirmed that antidepressant use was an independent risk factor increasing the risk of mortality by 62%.
Doctors are responsible for communicating risks with patients when prescribing medications. However, drug manufacturers are responsible for researching and reporting the safety and risks of their products to doctors, as well as to patients. When the drug company fails to provide adequate warnings as to risk, they may be liable for damages and losses endured by patients who used their product without understanding the risks involved.
If you or your loved one took Zoloft and suffered unnecessarily with side effects, and you were not warned of these severe side effects prior to use, we will review your case at no cost to determine if you or your loved one may be eligible for compensation for injuries, medical bills, lost income, pain, and suffering. Many who have suffered severe side effects from Zoloft have received compensation for their losses and helped to ensure that the victimization ceases.
To arrange a free evaluation of your case and explore your legal options, call Macaluso & Fafinski today at 718.364.4000 (in the Bronx) or 212.480.9000 (from elsewhere in New York), or simply fill out our convenient online form, and we will respond as soon as possible. The offices of Macaluso & Fafinski are conveniently located to serve the five-borough area and its residents.