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Whats everybody running for your bias ply front tire on your Voyager 1700 and what kind of mileage did you get? Did you run it reverse direction?
Whats everybody running for your bias ply front tire on your Voyager 1700 and what kind of mileage did you get? Did you run it reverse direction?
I am running an Avon Cobra AV71 in the stock MT90B16 (same as 130/90B16), not reversed. It was installed when the motorcycle was a two wheeler. I have ran Avon tires on the last few motorcycles I have owned and have been happy with the handling and the tire wear. I run between 40 - 42 pounds of air in the tire depending on if I am riding solo or two up as Avon recommends. When it needs replaced I will be installing the Avon Trike Tire as they are making it in our size. If you go to their website you will see they have a separate link in the Avon Cobra column for the trike tire. They are only making our size which fits the Tri-Glide also and a 130/70R18 which was made with the Gold Wing in mind. A friend of mine put one on his 'Wing trike and loves it.
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OL' School, Are you sure it will fit our Voyagers, because I actually sent them an email specifically asking them about their MT90B16 and gave them my make, model, year, tire size etc and they replied that at this time they do not have a "trike specific" tire that will safely fit the Kawasaki Voyager. That was only a couple 2-3 months ago. I"ve since then have had a computer hard drive crash/virus but if I still have it I'll copy and paste the emails. Safe riding!
Ol School, found this:
Dear Avon, I notice you list a couple tires for trikes specifically. I have a 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan Voyager Trike – non ABS brakes. My motorcycle came with a 130/90-16 front tire, will the MT90-16 size tire fit? Thank You, Dave
This is a common question, but the two tires are different. The MT90B-16 carries a higher load rating than the 130/90-16 equivalent. When replacing your original equipment tires, always check with the motorcycle manufacturer before attempting to mount tire sizes which differ from those suggested in the owner's manual. Deviation could result in an unsafe handling vehicle.
Altering the tire size may require a different rim size. For this reason, we suggest you consult your dealer to be sure that the rim size is compatible before making any changes to the tire size on your vehicle. Be sure adequate clearance is maintained at all times. At this time we do not have a tire for your application. Thank you for your inquiry.
NOT SURE if they just want to cover their butt with their reply or what. I guess I need to check our rim width size as Avon site recommends a 3" wide rim but has a minimum of 2.50" to 3.50" and make my decision from there.Can't find the spec for my rim/wheel anyplace so I guess I'll have to wait till snow melts so I can get to trike and just try to measure the rim. safe riding.
I have the MT90B16 on my CSC Kruze trike which was made from a 1700 Nomad and have no fit or handling/ride issues. In fact it is a big improvement from the stock Bridgestones Kawasaki installed. I have approximately 10,000 miles on the tire with no issues and it has plenty of tread life left.
As far as them saying the MT90B16 is rated different for a higher load it is because their tire has a re-enforced sidewall for more load capacity than a standard 130/90B16 which I figure is a good thing especially now that the motorcycle has been triked and is about 400 lbs. more than it was as a two wheeler.
If you go to their page that shows the regular Avon Cobra tires being made for two wheelers it even has a footnote saying the MT90B16 is a replacement for a 130/90B16 so whomever answered your e-mail doesn't even know what their own companies website states.
As far as the front rim width look in the specifications in your owners manual. On page 12 of my Nomad manual is states the rim width is 3.50". Our front rims are the same size, your Voyager and my Nomad, so I don't see where you would have any problems.
Hope my reply helps ease your mind on the fit issue.
BTW, how are you liking your CSC trike. Looks nice!
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Ol School, Thanks for the info. I really wanted to get the "trike tire" from Avon but their reply kind of made me ponder that decision. It does make you wonder about their reply though. Maybe its because of the 3" width recommendation, liability concerns, who knows. Thanks for the rim width, my manual is also "snow bound" so I figured I could find it online but didn't, at least where I was looking. Probably don't have to run it in reverse direction then, since its trike specific? Loving the trike even though I was only able to get about 2000 miles on it before winter. I like a lot of things better than my Goldwing Trike 1800 I had. I'll know more come warm days, my concern is heat transfer to my body and wife's which wasn't an issue with the wing. Safe riding
No, you don't have to run it backwards. It is made to run on a trike the way it is made.
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They make heat deflectors that mount under the front of the seat to help redirect heat from the rear cylinder away from you. We put a set on our Nomad and even my wife can tell the difference in the heat she was feeling. They took enough heat off me that in the fall when it starts to get chilly I almost take them off to feel some engine heat.
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Ol School, I've looked at them already but thanks for the "user" report, at least I know they work now. My brothers also been thinking about them for his new Harley 2 wheel. That throws more heat than the voyager! I've been procrastinating on getting them because of the price tag plus I"m going to wrap my pipes first because I want to check to make sure the acorn nuts are letting the pipes tighten down enough to the heads and I'll be replacing the gaskets. Then if that's not enough I'll probably go with them.
My spending for toys "reserve fund" is a little low right now after putting on the new windshield, driver aux. front floor boards, new sena 20s communicators, new helmets, new arm rests for the wife, Ipod connector and my new Russell day long seat which is on order as I type. Had them on 2 other bikes and for me they are awesome seats.
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A (non- communio) Trinitarian ecclesiology: Grounded in grace, lived in faith, hope, and charity
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Communio ecclesiology has attracted a considerable theological following, but this article dwells on other avenues for relating the Trinity to the life of the church. A more traditional approach would relate the church to the processions and missions of the Son and Spirit. Moreover the recent development of Lonergan's four-point hypothesis offers a more profound account of the church as an "icon" of the Trinity. Not only are such approaches more solidly grounded in trinitarian theology; they also provide interesting opportunities for relating the church to other religious traditions.
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Two moments of musical clairvoyance bookended our visit to Quivey's Grove in Verona, Wis. (near Madison). This was fitting since our group of friends came together around our similar taste in music.
The first moment happened on the car ride to Quivey's Grove. Since there were no restaurants in the Milwaukee-area that met our criteria, we expanded our range to include Madison and Chicago and all picked Quivey's Grove (Shannon's submission was selected).
I told my car-mates TJ, Shannon, Cindi and Michelle that I didn't know the song "Blurred Lines." No one believed me, but I was honest. TJ, who was driving, was incredulous, and said it was the song of the summer and it was probably playing on the radio at that moment.
A turn of the dial and there it was … Robin Thicke's hit.
This was just before we pulled into the palatial plot of land that accommodates Quivey's Grove–two century-and-a-half-old buildings housing two distinct dining options–the Stone House and the Stable Grill (both buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places). Shannon chose the Stable Grill because it had a larger menu and was the more casual dining option.
In addition to the two buildings, when we arrived on a Friday night, there was a tent with a wedding going on beneath it, giving the whole property a pleasantly festive, lively vibe.
Adam and Mike had arrived before us and had put our names down for a table–they were told it was an hour and a half wait–as the Stable Grill does not accept reservations (the Stone House does). Luckily for them, and us after we arrived, there was a nice bar inside the stable (with a decent selection of local beer) and the weather outside was beautiful. I ordered a beer from Karben4, a local Madison brewer, while Shannon, who runs a blog called Bloody Marys of Milwaukee, tried their bloody. She said:
I was not a fan at all and did not finish it. It tasted like they poured the juice found in a hot dog bag and mixed it with tomato juice.
In what seemed like no time, and was certainly less than an hour, we were seated in the beautifully-restored stable built in 1855. The dark wood and low lighting resulted in an intimate ambiance. Adam said:
I spent a good amount of time checking out the ancient stone and duel wooden stairways leading to the second level.
We chose to order two appetizers. I called out the fried pickles and I loved them. They were lightly battered (think tempura), salty and flavorfully complimented by horseradish dipping sauce. At $3.95, these were an absolute steal. Adam commented on how nice to portion size was. All seven of us got a couple.
Cindi selected the smoked trout. She said:
The smoked trout appetizer was delicious! It was a hearty portion considering it was passed around several times.
We all enjoyed it, and I normally don't like that kind of thing, though Shannon correctly mentioned that we could have used a few more crackers. They also brought served complimentary bread and butter, which was nice.
The place seemed to run like a well-oiled machine. This wasn't their first rodeo. Shannon said:
The server was very friendly but too busy. She seemed rushed … and she was. Still, our food came out quickly.
Shannon chose the BBQ ribs. She said:
I don't eat ribs very often so when I order them, it's a little treat. These were not bad but they didn't wow me.
TJ ordered tenderloin medallions, the most expensive entree of our group. He said:
They were $16 and I didn't share with anyone because I was actually a bit surprised by how little the medallions were.
Michelle had a difficult time choosing her meal and settled on the reuben because of a unique element. She said:
I ordered the reuben because I generally always like them and Quivey's Grove used cherry slaw instead of sauerkraut so I wanted to try it. The cherry slaw was not a good replacement, and didn't add a lot to the sandwich.
Cindi went with a burger, which was made with Kobe beef and had aged cheddar cheese, smoked bacon, crispy onions, mayo, and BBQ sauce. She said:
This was a $13 burger, people. It was good and I use the word "good" with intention and despite the fact that most English teachers despise it. I had one other burger on our ABC quest, at AJ Bombers. It was much better and a lot less expensive. This burger came with a side of fries, which I didn't like very much.
Mike chose the fish fry, one of Quivey's Grove's most popular dishes. He said:
It was excellent. The fish were a good size and it came with a parmesan potato hasbrown. The price was good at $12.95 but for an extra $1.50, it was all-you-can-eat. I didn't think twice about paying the difference. One thing I do recommend to anyone that gets the all-you-can-eat fish fry–if you know you want a second plate of fish, order it early.
Many of us enjoyed Mike's dish. I wish I had followed his lead and got the fish fry. It was lightly battered, like the pickles, and ultra tasty.
Instead, I chose the Manona meatloaf. The presentation was interesting, it was served as 8 smallish medallions of meatloaf, rather than the more common, large slice form that I am used to. The meatloaf was on the bland side. It wasn't bad, but there was just nothing special about it. The price, $13.95 was right for the amount of food, but I just wish it had been tastier or there would have been some unique element. The smashed potatoes were a nice compliment, along with the mushroom sauce.
Adam chose a salmon salad. He said:
The salad was fresh and the salmon was very well cooked.
It was also among Shannon and Michelle's favorite items because it was refreshing and different.
We were all full, but still decided to get a dessert. We settled on a fruit crisp. Michelle said:
I really liked the blueberry dessert, you can't go wrong with fruit crisp-like dessert a la mode.
I think Shannon summed it up well. She said:
I liked the dessert a lot but probably wouldn't have missed it.
After we paid the bill, we decided to have another drink at the bar prior to the long ride home. We got our drinks and headed to sit outside at a picnic table with a view of the wedding. Michelle said:
It was really fun, between the party music and people watching.
Even though it was only about 9:30, they were already onto the rap portion of the evening. The outro to Snoop Dogg's "Who Am I (What's My Name)?" is long. Like very, very long. I was saying that a good DJ would cut it–Mike agreed and said he should go into Juvenile's "Back That Ass Up." Seconds later–boom. It hit.
Mike's musical clairvoyance amazed us all–our table erupted with shouts and laughter.
It was fitting that a wedding was going on the night we were at Quivey's Grove. TJ, who works nearly every weekend as a wedding photographer, said:
I know what to expect when I sit down for dinner at a wedding: A meal that looks decent, isn't too crazy with the spices, and is just above average tasting. That's how you serve dinner to 200 people and keep them all happy at a low price. That's what Quivey's Grove reminded of… wedding food. Still, I'd recommend Quivey's Grove because it is a really cool place.
Mike said:
Maybe it was the atmosphere. Maybe it was the drinks. But Quivey's Grove hit the spot for me. It was one of those nights you wish didn't have to end so soon. It isn't the food, it is the atmosphere that pulls you in.
I think we all felt that way. We would recommend Quivey's Grove–those quaint, beautiful old buildings, the tree-lined property, the just "good" food. It was more than the sum of its parts, it was the experience. The entire evening filled us with a sense of warmth and nostalgia, which was worth the drive to Madison, and elevated the evening far beyond the food.
Shannon said:
Yes, I fell asleep on the way home. Big whoop.
Ratings for Quivey's Grove were, as follows:
Adam: 6.75
Cindi: 7
Michelle: 7
Nick: 6.25
Shannon: 7
Mike: 8
Quivey's Grove cumulative rating: 6.9
Visit Quivey's Grove online here.
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Losing nominations for 'Q' were: None, we all picked Quivey's Grove. Shannon's submission was selected.
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AJ Bombers: 6.8
Beta by Sabor: 7.9
Comet Cafe: 7
Distil: 5.8
Eatery on Farwell: 6.2
Fajitas Grill: 5.3
Ginger: 7.4
Hinterland Erie Street Gastropub: 7.5
Irie Palace: 6.2
Jow Nai Fouquet: 6.9
Kyoto: 6.3
Louise's Trattoria: 5.2
Meritage: 6.5
Newsroom Pub: 5.4
Odd Duck: 8.2
Pizza Shuttle: 5.2
Quivey's Grove: 6.9
Rumpus Room: 7.2
Note: We selected Quivey's Grove while eating at Pizza Shuttle, however, our busy summer schedules prompted us to select a Milwaukee-area 'R' restaurant and hold off on Quivey's Grove until we could find a day that worked for all of us. All this to say, that is why we ate at an 'R' place before a 'Q' place. We know the alphabet. Seriously.


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Western Mass. football: Hoosac Valley, Wahconah look to bring home championships
Two Berkshire county teams will compete for Western Massachusetts titles Saturday at Holyoke High School. Wahconah is looking for its second straight title, but the first in Division VII. The Warriors beat Palmer 20-14 in the Division IV final last season. Hoosac Valley missed the postseason last year. The Hurricanes last Western Mass. title came in 2015, beating Taconic 22-8 in the Division V final. Both programs have storied histories and should not be fazed by the magnitude of the game. Expect all four teams involved to pull out all stops to secure a Western Mass. title. The winner will play in a state semifinal for a chance at a state championship at Gillette Stadium. This year the state championship will be held over two days — Friday, Dec. 1 and Saturday, Dec. 2. Division II and VII will play on Friday. The remaining divisions will play Saturday.
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No. 1 Wahconah vs. No. 2 Frontier, 3 p.m.
This matchup is one of two Western Mass. championship games between the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds, as Wahconah and Frontier avoided upsets and advanced to the Division VII final. Wahconah handled Palmer with relative ease, winning 37-6. Frontier faced much stiffer competition, holding off a late-charging South Hadley for a 28-21 win.
Tonight's game is a rematch of last year's Division IV semifinal. The Warriors dominated the Red Hawks in that contest, winning 54-8. Wahconah should have familiarity with the Red Hawks, but they are much improved from last year. They're led by the running back trio of Aaron Landry, Stephen Worthley and Bryce Dobosz. Each back is capable of putting up big yards, but all three were held under 100 against South Hadley. Frontier's double-wing attack relies heavily on the run. Center Xavier Santiago is the leader of the linemen unit.
Wahconah coach Gary Campbell Jr. said Frontier's offense is unpredictable at times, making it harder to key in on certain tendencies. The methodical nature of the offense also makes starting fast on offense very important for the Warriors.
"Last year the big thing we were able to do was score points early," he said. "Because there's so many facets to their running game, if they get behind, it causes trouble for them. If they get ahead, it cause trouble for us, because then they can control the clock."
Campbell added that avoiding turnovers will be key. Against Palmer, the Warriors' offense started quickly, but turnovers caused it to stall at times. The longtime coach said he's stressing ball security heading into the title game. Defensively, the linebacking corps of Tanner Hill, Tanner Hastings and company will have to be disciplined in their reads and track the ball to eliminate big runs. On offense, quarterback Tim Clayton's shown the ability to produce points quickly with long balls to Tom Burris and Dane Campbell. Hastings a workhorse at running back, who can grind away tough yardage.
The elder Campbell said his squad is used to playing as the top seed. He said his players worked hard throughout the year to earn the seed and they carry confidence into the title game because of it.
Division VIII
No. 1 Hoosac Valley vs. No. 3 Ware, 12:30 p.m.
In a battle of unbeaten teams, one squad will take home a Western Mass. title while the other will have to deal with its lone loss coming on its biggest stage to date. Hoosac advanced to the championship game with a dominant 55-14 win over Mount Greylock. Ware enters the championship game coming off a 25-16 win over Lee. Both squads are extremely physical in the trenches and are led by mobile quarterbacks. Ware quarterback Ryan Johnson showed off his speed with a 58-yard touchdown run to ice the game against Lee. Running back Hunter Milliard is Ware's other go-to player. John Velasquez is another versatile offensive weapon.
Vance Eugene is the Hurricanes' signal caller. He has a rushing touchdown in six of nine games. He's rushed for multiple scores in four games.
Hoosac played against a mobile QB last week, as Greylock running back Cal Messina was forced to switch positions due to injuries. Messina was able to create some offense with his legs off broken plays. Hoosac coach Dayne Poirot said facing Messina was good preparation for Johnson.
"I thought Cal was able to do some good things," Poirot said. "[Defense] comes to down to being sound fundamentally and making the tackle."
Poirot added that Ware does a good job running its offense through its fast and physical playmakers.
Hoosac has the playmakers to match Ware. Running back Matthew Hall has rushed for over 100 yards each of the last two games. Receiver Nick Waterman caught a touchdown in six of nine games.
Hoosac's been able to physically dominate its opponents up front. Adam Bush and company must continue to control the line of scrimmage against a strong group of Ware linemen that overpowered a normally stout Lee linemen unit.
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Indiana Hangs Tough, but Ohio State proves too strong in Season Opener
BLOOMINGTON, IN – The Indiana Hoosiers played host to the unofficial kickoff of the 2017 college football season on Thursday evening, hosting Ohio State in a game that contained a College GameDay studio set, a military flyover, and a sold-out crowd at Memorial Stadium. Indiana (0-1) stayed in the fight with Ohio State (1-0) until the Buckeyes pulled away with a formidable rushing attack, handing the Hoosiers a 49-21 defeat.
"I'm disappointed in the finish," said head coach Tom Allen after his first game in charge on the home sideline. "But I'm really proud and excited for our program; the way they responded. The fans, the way they came out today, was special for us. I really feel like there's something to build off for sure, and I'm disappointed that we didn't finish better to give them something to go home with."
Fifth-year senior quarterback Richard Lagow took command of Indiana's attack with 410 yards, three touchdowns, and a school-record 65 passing attempts. Lagow's 40 completions ranks second on Indiana's single-game leaderboard, and he becomes the only quarterback in IU history to surpass 400 yards in two games.
Receiver Simmie Cobbs Jr. made an electric return after missing the majority of the 2016 season to injury, hauling in a career-high 11 receptions for 149 yards and a touchdown. Combined with Luke Timaian's 10 catches and 72 yards, it's the first time two Indiana receivers posted double-digit catch figures in four years.
Tegray Scales led Indiana's defense with 12 tackles and nine solo stops, while Marcelino Ball made 11 tackles with an assist on a tackle for loss. Robert McCray III dropped quarterback J.T. Barrett for a sack and forced a hurry amongst his trio of solo tackles.
Indiana's defense absorbed the early shots on Ohio State's opening drive, forcing last year's College Football Playoff qualifiers to settle for a field goal after Greg Gooch's third down stop. The Hoosiers took their first possession down the field in a flurry, ending with an 18-yard toe drag in the end zone by Ian Thomas. On that drive, Lagow tossed five passes for 10-plus yards including two connections to both Cobbs and Timian.
The synergy between Lagow and Cobbs reached its peak on Indiana's last scoring drive of the first half, after a Buckeye field goal shaved IU's lead to one point. Lagow found his No. 1 target down the sideline for a 19-yard gain on short yardage. Two plays later, Lagow called Cobbs number again for 18 yards to set up first-and-goal. The next three pass attempts all went Cobbs way, the last finding his hands for the score.
"It was good to connect with him a couple times," Lagow said. "The connection between Simmie and I last year wasn't what it is now. Him getting hurt last year was terrible, but it gave us a lot of time after his recovery to get our timing down and a relationship built."
The Buckeyes bounced back in the second half with a run-heavy attack that doomed the Hoosiers. Barrett and Ohio State's skill group ended the game with four unanswered touchdowns, two from breakaway plays beyond the 50-yard marker. On defense, Ohio State forced two takeaways in the second half at opportune junctures, keeping Indiana from scoring when they needed it most.
"Basically, you address one thing and it exposes another," Allen said about the late game slip. "We had a couple busts in assignments, and when you make one mistake and it's a big play, they are so fast and it's hard to catch them. We couldn't afford to do that."
Indiana did find another touchdown in the third quarter, regaining the 21-20 lead with an 85-yard aerial barrage from Lagow & Co. The drive included seven completions, three to Cobbs, and one to secure a shining performance in the first game of Thomas' senior season. The scoring play opened nicely for Thomas, who cut against the secondary for an open snag and his second touchdown of the game.
The Hoosiers will play their first away game of the season next weekend against the Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday, Sept. 9. Kickoff at Scott Stadium is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET, and the game will air on ACC Network Extra.


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Last week, we talked about some of the dangers of consuming too much refined sugars. In fact, many people into natural health will tell you to try and avoid refined sugars completely, because of the toll they take on your immune system, blood sugar, energy, vitamin/mineral depletion, etc.
This week, we'll hit a few more topics about this "in"famous sweetener.
Overcome Sugar Cravings
If you eat a diet high in sugar, you're probably addicted to it. Most people don't like to admit this, but it's true. I've been there. If you suddenly take refined sugars out of your diet after eating them multiple times a day, you'll probably crave them, sometimes all day long, sometimes just out of the blue.
Here's a few tips on Beating Sugar Cravings:
One really effective way to beat an addiction to things like sugar is
to fast. There is so much scientific evidence on the benefits of
fasting, that its crazy we don't do it more often. Fasting can help
you gain self-control, can get your appetite under control, and retrain
your cravings to seek nutrient-dense foods, among many other things. Here's an article I wrote on 1-day fasting.
When you crave it, eat a small portion of fruit.
Fruit usually has a pretty good level of naturally occurring sugars.
If you're really craving sugar, grab an apple,banana, or other fruit.
This should help satisfy your craving, while giving your body some
actual nutrition.
Eat Nutrient-Dense Foods throughout the day.
To keep cravings down, eat healthy snacks between meals...celery and
peanut butter, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, nuts, seeds, berries,
Drink superfoods.
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would otherwise seek from consuming sugar. Click here for more info on superfoods.
For you Choco-Holics out there...It's
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full spectrum of foods out there, some healthier than others, and yet
not as healthy as some. Confused? Good, me too. When it comes to
snack foods with chocolate, if you absolutely have to have them from
time to time, the best advice I can give is go for the "lesser of the
evils." Example: Lindt 70% Dark Chocolate is not a nutritious food by
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chocolate is good for you! What about all this rave about the
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chocolate, before the processing, before the added processed milk and
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love chocolate, and I occasionally eat dark chocolate. Do I feel
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know the effects of too much sugar, and my particular sensitivities to
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Decrease sugar intake gradually. People are different. Some can take the cold-turkey, white-nuckle leap over the edge into a low-glycemic, whole foods diet. For the rest of us, gradual steps are more practical, and have a much better rate of success. Plus, when you change gradually, you're not walking around with constant guilt, withdrawals, and compulsive bursts of wreckless eating (the Twix in the vending machine, the M&Ms at the checkout line, the piece of cake at the friend's birthday party, and so on.) It's easier to incrementally change your daily eating habits over time....replacing your high-sugar mid-morning muffin with an orange, then substituting your Red Bull for Green Food, then exchanging your late night ice cream for healthy yogurt and berries. We can all take steps daily, and those little changes, compounded over time, will produce a huge difference in your health in the long run.
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text: Honour among thieves Should the motivations and value of employee theft be taken into account? Jul 29, 2013 By Jeffrey R. SmithTheft is one of the worst workplace offences. It has the double whammy of breaching the employer's trust as well as potentially damaging the bottom line of the business.As such, it's usually treated pretty harshly, with termination often the solution.But should all employee theft be considered equal and treated the same way? Should eating a few extra cookies at a bakery be on par with stealing thousands of dollars? A lot of things have to be considered, including the employee's role with the company, but ultimately it can boil down to a breach of trust — something that can constitute just cause for dismissal.Last year, Ontario grocery chain Metro fired several employees for taking food they didn't pay for, including one employee caught on video taking extra cookies and deli meat on multiple occasions. The chain had a strict policy prohibiting such practices and outlining how employees were to purchase product. An arbitrator upheld the firing, finding the employee's denials and explanations didn't hold up to scrutiny. The combined dishonesty of stealing and trying to make excuses was sufficient for termination, said the arbitrator.Recent Columns by Jeffrey R. Smith ▶Money problems aren't at a minimumThe grass isn't always greener in the other jobOn the other hand, if an employee is suspected of theft, the employer better have proof.Several years ago, an Ontario municipality accused a building inspector of stealing building fees. It called the police and the employee was charged. However, it turned out the municipality didn't hand over all the evidence — including evidence that would have exonerated the employee — and the employee was awarded 12 months' pay in lieu of notice and $550,000 in punitive damages due to the fact the employee's career and marriage were irreparably damaged. But theft, even serious theft, doesn't necessarily mean dismissal is in order. An Ontario nurse who was addicted to drugs stole Tylenol 3, OxyContin, Percocet and morphine from the hospital where she worked from 2007 to 2009. When she was caught, the hospital dismissed her for serious breach of trust by using her access to drugs to steal them and violating her duties as a nurse.However, an arbitrator accepted the nurse's expressed willingness to overcome her addiction and a positive prognosis, despite the acknowledged risk of a relapse. The hospital was ordered to investigate accommodation options and find a position where the nurse didn't have to administer drugs. The time since her termination would serve as a lengthy suspension.So you have an instance where a grocery store had just cause to dismiss an employee who stole a few cookies and deli meat slices, and another instance where dismissal was too harsh for someone who stole drugs from a hospital.Is the former instance a worse violation of trust? Should the employer be expected to overcome a breach of trust because the breach was partly caused by an addiction or other disability? Employee dishonesty — especially when it culminates in serious misconduct — is difficult for an employer to deal with, regardless of the cause. Should the cause of dishonesty matter when determining a solution?Jeffrey R. Smith is the editor of Canadian Employment Law Today, a publication that looks at workplace law from a business perspective. He can be reached at email@example.com or visit www.employmentlawtoday.com for more information. © Copyright Canadian HR Reporter, Thomson Reuters Canada Limited. All rights reserved. Jeffrey R. SmithJeffrey R. Smith is the editor of Canadian Employment Law Today, a publication that looks at workplace law from a business perspective.


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Contacts With The Other Side
I refer to myself (as I was guided to do so) ~ A Vessel for God ~
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and I work primarily with YOUR loved ones who have transformed...
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Region 4 - Babas 89th Birthday Celebrations in Leicester
On Sunday 23rd November 2014, all over the world, Swamis 89th Birthday was celebrated. Leicester was no exception. Hosted at the Ram Mandir, a venue so infused with vibrations accumulated over years of events and prayers, the celebrations ran in full motion, compèred by sister Nirali Sisodia.
As some 600 people flocked into the hall, they were greeted by a colourful photo of Swami on the stage, surrounded by flowers and balloons. The altar was adorned with symbols of different faiths, which embodied Swamis all-encompassing love for everyone regardless of religion. Attracting the most attention for some perhaps, was the birthday cake at the centre, baked by the devotees and impressively decorated with miniatures along with the well-known phrase Love is my Form.
At 2pm, the event commenced with multi faith prayers and two bhajans. We were all initially heart warmed by the adorable performances and dances from the young SSE groups, twinkling like stars in their outfits, and the Good Values Club, facilitated by Mr Dipak Kumar. Swami tells us that the students of today are the teachers of tomorrow. During this event however, the SSE students were already teaching us a lesson about the importance of our thoughts, words and deeds being in harmony through a well performed play about a school boy who questions the legitimacy of carrying out actions that are not in tune with ones own words. A necessary reminder this was! We were also fortunate to enjoy the intricate finger work from tabla maestro Anand Bhalsod and his talented students.
The event was intertwined with vignettes of Swamis life by group 4 SSE students, translated into Gujarati by Anand Lad so that all members of the congregation could enjoy the Swamis divine Leelas in their full glory. Included in the programme was the English choir conducted by the enthusiastic Jenni Robson. Accompanied by harmonium, keyboard, baritone ukulele, flute, tabla and other percussion instruments, the choir sang nine songs including the Lords Prayer, a Hebrew song and an American Indian song. The SSE orchestra were also able to make an offering by playing an instrumental version of Happy Birthday to you. Following this Tere Janam Dina Me Sai was sung. The hall reverberating with the lines Happy birthday day to you Sai Rama, devotees could imbibe the excitement as the SSE children were about to cut the cake.
The final part of the celebrations was the all anticipated performance by Sairam Iyer. Known as the 8th wonder of the musical world for his ability to sing in both male and female vocals, he, eerily yet magically, blew us away as he began with his female rendition of Allah Tero Nam. Awestruck as we were, we sat listening with our eyes peeled to decipher whether what we were hearing was indeed coming from who we were seeing.
The occasion was undoubtedly beautiful. This was not only because of what we saw and heard but also because of the thought of the unity that had to be present to ensure smooth running of the event. Whether it was a child in SSE or an elderly aunty in the choir, a confident musician or a first-time public speaker, a member of the PA team or a volunteer in the kitchen, it was a celebration where so many were able give their personal gift to Swami on this birthday.
Swami says that My birthday is the date when divinity blossoms in your heart. If this is the case, why then do we continue to celebrate the physical birthday of the Lord? Whether Swami is your God, Guru, mother, father, best friend or a person you consider to be more enlightened than yourself, he came on Earth to spread his love and deliver his message. He came neither to hurt, nor to convert anyone. He came only to confirm each one in their own faith. His life was his message. He was the one who would always walk the talk. It may simply be because we truly adore the form that was born on 23rd November, and all that this form did for us, that we continue to make an offering each year on this this date. Needless to say though, let us pray to be directed in the right direction so that we may plant those seeds for the blossom of divinity in our hearts.
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When I lived with my parents I had literally no chores. Okay okay okay I had some chores, i.e. clean my room & wash my clothes but I think that was it. Since becoming Mrs. Chunk and now Momma Chunk (ahem...no longer living the life at my parents) I have a things to do list (aka chores/honey do list). We have not kept up with it for some time but today I forced myself to get back on track. I also forced Chunkers to do the same. As we speak he is watching whatever basketball game is on TV and folding clothes. FYI for those asking why is he folding clothes while you are blogging....well peeps I did my part. Scrubbed every single square inch of my kitchen. YAY me!!! Its sparkling for now. And lets not forget I still did my mommy duties.
I love this list...especially when we keep up with it because literally it doesn't take me more than 30 minutes a day to do the cleaning and the house is ALWAYS organized!! I'll probably post the list some time soon. FYI for those that like lists, Martha Stewart has GREAT lists.
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