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Car runs over, injures New York Mills woman
A 77-year-old New York Mills woman suffered injuries to her right leg after she exited her moving vehicle and slipped underneath it.
The accident occurred outside of Farmer and Merchant's State Bank on Centennial Drive in NY Mills, on Tuesday, Dec. 4, shortly before noon.
According to the NY Mills Police, Glenda Kurtz was the lone occupant of the vehicle. She inadvertently put her car in reverse instead of park, and while the car was moving backward down the road, she opened her door and attempted to step out of the car.
Kurtz was immediately knocked to the ground by the driver's side door, and her leg went under the car. The left front wheel ran over Kurtz's right leg.
The vehicle continued backwards down the street for approximately 100 feet until it crashed into an unoccupied pickup truck parked outside the NY Mills Fire Hall.
The NY Mills Fire Department, NY Mills Police, and Tri County Ambulance responded. Kurtz was transported to Tri County Hospital.
In addition to injuries to her leg, Kurtz also sustained injuries from being struck by the door.


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Jay Rodgers was hired by the Chicago Bears as the team's defensive line coach. His brother, Jeff Rodgers, was just hired by the Bears as special teams coordinator.
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Former Denver Broncos special teams coordinator Jeff Rodgers and the Chicago Bears have reached an agreement Monday, Jan. 19, for Rodgers to be the team's special teams coordinator.
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The Denver Broncos hired Jeff Rodgers as special teams coordinator and Adam Gase as quarterbacks coach Thursday, Jan. 20, reports The Associated Press.
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I'm getting messages saying I have successively fewer days to go before my product update subscription to ZASS expires, but when I click on the Renew button nothing happens. Exactly the same results from clicking on Overview -> Product Information -> Support and Update Information -> Renew button.
I'm on ZASS 8.0.059.000 on XP Pro with all patches.


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FYI/TMI: Justin Bieber Wins At EMAs, Loses Selena Gomez
(In an effort to keep you fully informed, and fully entertained, below we present today's FYI and TMI — news you need and news that's, well, sometimes needless….)
Bieber, Swift Win Big At MTV EMAs
Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift were the top winners at the 2012 MTV European Music Awards on Nov. 11 in Frankfurt, Germany, garnering honors for Best Female and Best Male, respectively, among other awards. GRAMMY winner Whitney Houston was honored with the Global Icon Award. Additional winners included Lana Del Rey, Carly Rae Jepsen, Linkin Park, Nicki Minaj, and One Direction, among others.
Gomez, Bieber Break Up, INXS Split
Teenage power couple Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez have called it quits after a nearly two-year relationship due to their "crazy schedules," according to a source reported by Us magazine. "Selena definitely had some major trust issues with Justin," the source continued. Gomez must not have been convinced when Bieber sang, "If I was your boyfriend, I'd never let you go." With Bieber back on the market, teenage girls everywhere are learning to beliebe again. In related breakup news, after 35 years of music, Australian pop/rock collective INXS no longer need each other tonight — or any other night. During a concert opening for Matchbox 20 on Nov. 11 in Perth, Australia, drummer Jon Farriss said the performance would be the GRAMMY-nominated band's last. "I'm getting teary," Farris noted before the band played their final song, "I Need You Tonight," according to a report.


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It appears, to some degree, the waiver issues prevented the Leafs from giving Morgan Rielly a five-game look, but circumstances as they are, it makes a lot more sense to send down Rielly now than risk losing Mike Kostka or Mark Fraser to waivers before they're given a look in some NHL games. It was highly unlikely the Leafs would've let him stay for longer, burning a year of his ELC, so why risk assets for a teaser?
From here, Rielly returns to a Moose Jaw team that is dead last in the WHL's Eastern Conference. After he plays out the remaining thirty five games for the Warriors, Rielly will be able to join the Marlies for their playoff run on an Amateur Tryout deal. It's a ways away but the Marlies will probably be happy for the help as they've lost a number of defencemen and their PP units stand to take a hit in particular. Jake Gardiner and point-a-game Mike Kostka are unlikely to return, with the latter either making the Leafs or being subject to waivers.
It seems likely the Leafs will enter the season carrying nine defencemen: Phaneuf, Gunnarsson, Liles, Gardiner, Komisarek, Franson, Fraser, Kostka and Holzer. Kostka will be pushing Franson for his spot and likewise for Fraser on Komisarek once Gardiner returns. It sounds like, with Gardiner all but ruled out for tomorrow, Fraser may get a last pairing spot on opening night, at least that's according to Cox. Obviously, something will have to give here in terms of player movement sooner than later, as the Leafs will likely give Gardiner non-roster status for now to fit everyone in under the limit. Korbinian Holzer is waiver exempt, adding an extra challenge for him in trying to stick (he does have the benefit of a one-way contract if he returns to the Marlies).
The Leafs also have excess forwards kicking around, and it's here you can see why Frattin and Kadri were pitted against one another for a spot due to their waiver-exempt status. Frattin was sent down to the Marlies today, but hopefully isn't in the AHL for long. He's 25 and doesn't stand to gain much down there. Carlyle may just have to count his chickens before he can find a place in the top nine for him.
As for Tim Connolly, I'd imagine the Leafs will begin to explore trade options now that he's cleared waivers. It may seem strange that he could pass through the waiver wire, and then have a team interested in trading for him. But the trade route does offer the possibility of the Leafs retaining some of his salary, which for many teams is the bigger issue than his expiring hit underneath a current 70.2 million cap.
If a deal can't be worked out, which also seems possible, Connolly can return to the NHL with impunity as re-entry waivers have been eliminated from the rulebook. He would be in the Leafs' backpocket if a top sixer goes down to injury.
We're looking at something along these lines for the opening night lineup:
Lupul – Bozak – Kessel
MacArthur – Grabovski – Kulemin
JvR – Kadri – Komarov
Orr/Steckel – McClement – Brown
Phaneuf – Gunnarsson
Liles – Komisarek
Franson – Fraser/Kostka
I'd guess the PK forward units will be comprised of combinations of McClement, Brown, Steckel, Komarov.
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NURS9130 - Evidence Based Prac/Info Syst
Spring 2013 Doctoral
This course provides the student with an opportunity to examine the value of information systems technology to support the development of evidence based practice guidelines and/ or policy. Units of content will explore methods for critically appraising and synthesizing evidence and choosing systems to facilitate information literacy for evidence-based practice, quality improvement and outcomes evaluation. Standards and principles for selecting and evaluating information systems will be discussed, along with ethical and legal issues. Use of outcomes data to shape health care policy; measurement of cost-effectiveness; and the development of new practice guidelines based on outcomes research will be emphasized. The student will gain practice in using information systems in order to make decisions, and will participate in developing a project in his/her own work setting.
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London Bridge Trading Launches New Web Site
BEACH, Va. – Today London Bridge Trading Company, Ltd. (LBT) launches its newly redesigned Web site at www.londonbridgetrading.com. The new site celebrates LBT's 25th anniversary of providing quality products made in the United States and offering solutions to our customers' equipment needs.
The new Web site features expanded content, podcasts, product information sheets and access to the full line of LBT products. The redesign incorporates a fresh color scheme and a bolder logo, as well as a new navigation panel. In honor of the 25th year in business, the history and "about us" pages were updated to reflect some company milestones.
LBT COO Loren Simpson said, "We are pleased that the Web site will coincide with our goal to rebrand the organization this year, as our product line expands and as we grow the customer base. We will still offer access to our classic products, those products that our longest customers have consistently requested."
Throughout the year, LBT will make ongoing enhancements to the Web site, offering more coverage of the best tactical nylon gear in the world. Stay tuned for the latest information.
About London Bridge Trading Company
London Bridge Trading Company designs and manufactures tactical nylon equipment for military forces, law enforcement, government agencies, and other organizations worldwide. The company's product line includes: backpacks, water/airtight systems, holsters, slings, tarps, vests, mission assemblies, cases, covers, HIGH GEAR™ and more.
LBT takes pride in using top quality materials and strict manufacturing standards in the production of our gear, therefore we are able to provide our customers with the most durable and reliable equipment in the industry. LBT products are made in the USA.
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D-backs brass preach return to underdog mantra
With no true face of franchise, club aims to channel spirit of '11 division champs
By Steve Gilbert / MLB.com
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The 2013 D-backs hope to be more like the 2011 edition, which surprised baseball by winning the National League West, rather than the 2012 edition that was a disappointing 81-81.
That was the gist of the messages delivered by the organization's top management during the first full-squad meeting Friday morning.
"We did make it clear that we've got to get back to how we were in 2011," D-backs team president and CEO Derrick Hall said. "Back to that tenacious group, never out of the game, playing hard for 27 outs."
With the trade of right fielder Justin Upton and the departures of other long-tenured, well-known players like shortstop Stephen Drew and outfielder Chris Young, there have been questions this spring about who was the new face of the team.
The answer from managing general partner Ken Kendrick on down to manager Kirk Gibson seems to be, well, nobody.
"I think our team loves that, that there's not necessarily a face, and I think it's just produced this sense that we're all in this together as one without a face, and it's fun to see," Hall said. "I think we had a lot of that in 2011 -- we were a team. We were picked that year by a lot of experts to finish last, and I think the group had a sense of, 'Let's show them they're wrong and we're in this together,' and that's a special feeling when a team feels like they're one."
Gibson made a reference earlier in the week to everyone needing to have "the same agenda" this year, and Kendrick seemed to speak to that Friday as well.
"I think the type of team it is, and I used a phrase that's been used before: There's no limit to what you can accomplish so long as you're not concerned about who gets the credit," Kendrick said of his message to the team. "And I think we have the kind of players who can buy into that and go out and perform at a level that makes us very competitive. I don't think that spending time talking about the past ever accomplishes a whole lot. Those who live in the past are doomed to repeat it."
Both Gibson and Kendrick, though, declined to respond when asked if they felt one of the major reasons last year's team was just 81-81 was because players had their own agendas and were more worried about their personal situations.
"Last year was last year and it's over," Kendrick said. "A lot of new guys [this year], so it's a different group and I think a different mindset as well."
The D-backs' Opening Day payroll figures to be around $92 million, which is the highest it's been since 2002. The increase is not a result of trying to keep up with the Dodgers -- who will have the largest payroll in baseball in 2013 -- but rather a reflection of the club's revenues.
"While you pay attention to what the other guy is spending, I don't think you spend because he spends," said Kendrick, who was a charter member of the group that founded the D-backs and who became managing general partner in 2004. "I think the way we approach it is we spend the money that we have to invest into putting the best team we can possibly get for those dollars. So it's all about our resources and the best team it can produce."
With the money, the D-backs have signed extensions with Miguel Montero ($60 million), Martin Prado ($40 million) and Aaron Hill ($35 million).
The organization says it is not stretched by its payroll, meaning it has the revenue to support it and is not relying on an increase in ticket sales in 2013 to support it. In large part, that's because the organization is pretty much done paying off the $250 million in deferred salaries from the 2001 World Series club.
"Frankly, we've reached a point with the finances where we're comfortable and confident in our financial stability going forward," Kendrick said. "The money that we invest is because we have it to invest. Certainly if a team doesn't perform well and attendance falls off and revenues fall off then we'll have to reflect on that. But we don't see our finances as an issue. We don't have unlimited resources, but we have a lot more resources to apply to the Major League payroll, and frankly, across the board in other areas on the player side than in the entire history of my stewardship."
While the season-ticket base figures to remain unchanged at around 11,000, the team has seen an increase in partial and half-season ticket plans, which means that ticket revenue is up from last year.
"That's a good sign on a couple fronts," Hall said. "Obviously, the support of the team and passion for the team, but also hopefully a sign the economy is turning, because we've been waiting for that for several years."
Steve Gilbert is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @SteveGilbertMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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These Plants Can Detect Bombs
A University of Colorado biologist working with the Pentagon is developing plants that can detect bombs. Yes: Terrorism-fighting plants that change color in the presence of certain chemicals. The 21st century is wild, isn't it?
Wired's Spencer Ackerman writes about Professor Jane Medford, who's been working on this project for seven years, manipulating plant DNA to respond to specific stimuli:
...the "receptor" proteins in [plant] DNA... respond naturally to threatening stimuli. If a bug chews on a leaf, for instance, the plant releases a series of chemical signals called terpenoids - "a cavalry call," Medford says, that thickens the leaf cuticle in defense.
Medford and her team designed a computer model to manipulate the receptors: Basically, the model instructs the protein to react when coming in contact with chemicals found in explosives or common air or water pollutants....
Right now, Medford estimates she's three to four years out. Her labs have genetically designed plants blanching white when they come into contact with TNT. But that's in a research lab, where the amount of light is constant, "no wind, no rain, no bugs, no people dumping coffee."
Now! Some people might think it is a little, you know, completely terrifying, that soon plants, of all things, will be full-fledged apparatuses of the surveillance state. Some people might be a little uneasy with the idea that we can, and should, marshal every object in existence, including plants, into the service of our soul-killing fetish for security. Some people might think that we should just leave plants the fuck alone, and deal with terrorism and violence and fear in other, perhaps more direct, ways!
Not me, though. I say, bring it on. I say, can we do this rocks? Can we do this with the fucking air? I say, let's give plants guns, too! A bomb-detecting plant with a fucking gun! The future is awesome!!


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Specimens in the historical collections housed at the Museum's Palaeontology Building are an invaluable resource for historical research and were the founding core of the British Museum and later the Natural History Museum. They mark the progress of early palaeontological exploration and the collections containing fossils were from:
- Hans Sloane (1660‐1753)
- Carl Dietrich Eberhard König (1774‐1851)
- Thomas Pennant (1726‐1798)
They are not only the core collections in the Department of Earth Sciences today, but also - through Sir Hans Sloane's specimens - formed the basis of the British Museum and, ultimately, the Natural History Museum. The collection of König (or Koenig), first Keeper of the Department of Natural History and Modern Curiosities, refers to the fossil and mineralogical core collections that he described in his Icones fossilium sectiles (1825). Lastly, there is the Pennant (1726-1798) Collection, which is from the 18th century zoologist, antiquarian and correspondent of Gilbert White, and was donated to the British Museum in 1912 by the Earl of Denbigh. It has more than 1,000 specimens, some of them described in Pennant's manuscript Reliquiae Diluviannae, or a Catalogue of such bodies as were deposited in the Earth by the Deluge.
Marta Martin Mendoza curating the Pennant Collection as part of her internship in the Department of Earth Sciences.
These collections contain fossils of multiple groups: bryozoans, molluscs, echinoderms, brachiopods, sponges, corals, arthropods, worms, fishes, reptiles, mammals, plants and artefacts.
The curation of the collections has just finished completely thanks to Marta Martin Mendoza and Jane Barnbrook's help. Marta is performing a 6 month internship sponsored by the Spanish Government and Jane is a volunteer in the Department of Earth Sciences and the best reboxer ever! While Marta has been databasing and registering the specimens, Jane was reboxing all these with new trays and cutting the plastazote foam used for protection and storage to the shape of each fossil.
One of the drawers containing Pennant's specimens that has been reboxed by our volunteer, Jane Barnbrook
The fossil information has been uploaded to our Collection Management System (KE EMu) and is now accessible to other researchers from the Museum website. There are more than 1,300 specimens (with over 1,000 from the Pennant Collection).
Among these specimens, there are nice bryozoans such as the lectotype and paralectotype of Blumenbachium globosum Koenig, 1825 in the Koenig Collection, and specimens still unpublished of Cupuladria Canu & Bassler, 1919 in the Pennant Collection.
Lectotype (on the left) and paralectotype (on the right) of Blumenbachium globosum Koenig, 1825 from Coralline Crag of Suffolk [Koenig Collection].
Specimens of Cupuladria Canu & Bassler, 1919 from Paleogene (?) [Pennant Collection].


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Prosecutor Drops Some Charges in Clyburn Retrial
Former United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1776 Federal Credit Union CEO Anne Clyburn will face just 12 charges on Thursday when she appears before a Montgomery County, Pa., judge in her retrial.
Clyburn had been convicted in 2010 for stealing $32,469 from the Plymouth Meeting, Pa., credit union, but that decision was overturned last year on a technicality.
Montgomery County Deputy District Attorney Steven Latzer told Credit Union Times on Wednesday that he has withdrawn counts that relate to Clyburn's allegedly giving herself unauthorized raises and using a corporate credit card to pay hotel charges that had not been approved by the $6.5 million credit union's board.
Latzer said he will only proceed with charges that Clyburn used credit union checks to pay dental bills for herself and her husband. Not only do those charges include theft, he said, but also charges that she unlawfully accessed credit union computers to write the allegedly fraudulent checks.
Clyburn's husband, Stephan Clyburn, said when the prosecution dropped the charges, which Clyburn had been convicted of in 2010, it made "a tacit admission Anne was wrongfully convicted.'
The prosecutor said he plans to proceed with a bench trial, rather than a jury trial. Latzer said he's comfortable the judge can "easily sift through the various issues involved and get to the heart of the case."
The reduced charges involve significantly less money than the original conviction – approximately $1,300, according to Stephan Clyburn. Anne Clyburn served nine months in jail following the 2010 conviction but was freed following her successful appeal.


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First United Methodist Church in Dardanelle will host a church-wide rummage sale Saturday starting at 8 a.m. Proceeds will benefit Rio Bravo Missions.
Falling Water Church weekend revival
Falling Water Church will host a weekend revival today through Sunday. Friday and Saturday's revival will begin at 7 p.m. with Bro. Mike Nichols as the guest speaker Friday, and Bro. Scott Garrison speaking Saturday. Sunday's revival will begin at 6 p.m. with Bro. Anthony Bowers as the guest speaker.
Red Cross blood drive
The First United Methodist Church in Russellville will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive in the family hall on Sunday. Donations will be accepted from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Red Cross needs all blood types. Donors will need to bring a photo ID or American Red Cross Donor Card.
Calvary Temple fellowship meeting to be held Tuesday
Calvary Temple in Russellville will host a fellowship meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, with guest speaker Rev. Bobby Johnson. The Rev. DeVoe Campbell invites everyone to attend. The church is located on State Highway 124 and Crow Mountain Road.
Welcome Hill to host guest speakers
Welcome Hill Assembly of God will host guest speakers Charles and Dorthy George and Lenard George, all of Springdale, at 5 p.m. Sunday. Pastor Evel Nordin welcomes everyone to attend.
Russellville First Assembly welcomes Matt Mosler
Matt Mosler of Sherwood is a columnist, speaker, singer, as well as a television and radio personality. He is the director of Beautiful Feet Inc., a lay ministry intended to inspire, encourage and motivate others to fulfill their ministry by becoming all God created them to be.
Pastor Ronnie Morris invites everyone to join Russellville First Assembly of God at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday to welcome Mosler as he shares his testimony and ministry.
Merger celebration for Darby Lane Baptist
Kelley Heights Baptist and Safe Harbor Baptist have become Darby Lane Baptist Church. A merger celebration will be conducted from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at 420 Darby Lane, Russellville, with a reception to follow. For more information, contact Althea Shockly at (479) 890-1351.
Fifth and Greenwich Church of Christ to host Miller
Dr. Jeff Miller will speak on "Evolution is Unscientific" in five sessions Sunday through Wednesday at Fifth and Greenwich Church of Christ, 620 E. 5th St., Russellville.
Sessions one and two will begin at 10:10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, session three will be at 7 p.m. Monday, session four will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday and session five will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Christianity Explored
Christianity Explored gives people time and space to think about the big questions of life and to explore the life of the person at the heart of the Christian faith, Jesus Christ.
Christianity Explored is a relaxed and informal way of introducing people to Jesus for the first time, and it can also be useful for anyone wanting to brush up on the basics of the Christian faith. The basic structure of each evening is simple: an informal meal, a short Bible study, and a discussion based on the study.
The Alliance Church will host a Christianity Explored course at the church facility Sunday nights at 5 p.m. starting Sunday through May 19. A meal will be provided. For more information, visit www.christianityexplored.org or www.russcma.org.
Adoration Church to host Spring Revival
Pastor Charley Casto and the congregation of Adoration Church invites everyone to attend the spring services with Bro. Allan Eppinette. Brother Eppinette is the pastor of Harmony Baptist Church in Collinston, La., where he has ministered for 22 years. The 11th Hour Singers will also be singing both nights.
The services are scheduled for 7 p.m. April 12 and April 13. Adoration Church is located on the east end of Crow Mountain at 3499 Hudson Road.
Grace Lutheran Church fundraiser
The River Valley Grace Lutheran Church, located on U.S. Highway 64 in Lamar, will host a Po' Boy Dinner fundraiser for missions from 4:30-7 p.m. April 13.
There will be drinks, dessert, cornbread and beans. Cost will be $6 for ages 13 and up, $3 for ages 4-12 and ages 3 and under will be free.
Mt. Carmel Cumberland Presbyterian Spring Fling
Mt. Carmel C. P. Church plans to celebrate the coming of spring with a day of outdoor activities, consisting of a 5K Pasture Dash, an antique car and bike show, entertainment for the kids, a big lawn sale, a cake walk, a clothing giveaway, booth space to rent for crafts, etc. and musical entertainment throughout the day. Food and drinks will also be available for sale.
A T-shirt will be given for the 5K Pasture Dash, which will begin at the Pless Community Center at 8 :30 a.m. April 27. All other activities will be at the church beginning at 10 a.m..
Trophies will be given in the antique car and bike competition. Contestants must pre-register for both the Pasture Dash and the antique car and bike show.
For more information, or to pre-register, call Jennifer Metz at 293-4229 or Brad/Susan Alvey at 293-3160. All proceeds from this event will go to the building fund.
Restoration Church singing set for April 20
Restoration Church, 2349 S. Elmira Ave, Russellville, will host singing featuring Restoration's Praise Team and Band and a few soloists from Restoration Church on April 20 at 6:30 p.m. There will also be a silent auction and bake sale.
Proceeds will sponsor a medical trip to the Mayo Clinic for Tammy Tillman. Those who are unable to attend, but would like to make a donation you can send a check to the above address in care of Restoration Church or call the church at (479) 567-5618.
Pastor James Findley invites the public to attend.


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" Brand: Nivea / Gender: Female / Type: Roll-on / Suitable for: Body "
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I normally use an aerosol deodorant however last week when I run out I asked my mum to pick me up a deodorant and save got me this one. She tells me it was a £1 in Asda.
The deodorant comes in a glass cylinder shaped bottle with a roller ball on the top. The deodorant has a label which is split in two one side black and one side white. In the middle it states that it gives 48 hour protection.
The deodorant claims that it will prevent stains on white clothes by not building up on your clothes and preventing white marks on black clothing with it's special formula. The deodorant is also dermatologically approved and contains no alcohol or colour.
I find the roller ball on this deodorant a little small compared to other brands I have tried. The first time I used this I also thought it felt thick and gloopy. After I applied it my underarms felt sticky and I thought the deodorant would never dry. It did however surprise me and it dried very quickly.
The deodorant has a nice scent it's slightly floral but not too overpowering.
I applied this after a shower in the morning before work. The deodorant didn't sting after shaving either.
I have been using this for just over a week and it is very good at preventing sweat patches and keeping me feeling fresh. I can't say that I get a build up of stains on my tops unless I wear a stick deodorant so I can't comment on how effective this is at preventing staining. However because it is clear it doesn't mark black clothing.
I like this deodorant although I wouldn't buy it again for me I prefer Sure aerosol. It is still effective and good at it's job and I would give it 3 out of 5 stars I have deducted another star because of the glass bottle, I am not a fan of this and when I went away for a few days last week I was conscious of the fact it could break in my bag.
I purchased this deodorant from Boots for around £1.25, with the promise of "protection from yellow stains and white marks" and a 48 hour barrier.
The deodorant does provide protections from yellow stains and white marks exceptionally well. The deodorant itself is quite a thick, clear liquid, which feels quite sticky when applying but dries fairly quickly and the general consistency of the product is good. I am not a fan of spray on deodorants, and I think the white stick types can become quite dry and flaky over the day, but this product does not have that problem. It remains clear throughout the day even when dry. It has lasted me a long time too, around a few months.
However, in my experience using this product I have found that it barely lasts 10 hours, and when exerting slightly more effort than usual, even less. This is a major downside as it claims to last 48 hours. Furthermore, I have found it has a strange smell throughout the day. To begin with it has a pleasant frangrance, but I found that I could smell the product throughout the day and it gradually changed fragrance, which I did not like. I would also add that the packaging is unpractical. It is quite a handy size for putting in your handbag, but it is in a glass bottle and so I was reluctant to carry it with me in case it smashed and leaked over the contents of my bag. Some of the other products in the Nivea Invisible range are in plastic containers and I would suggest that this should be too.
Overall, I think there are better products on the market, but this particular deodorant does provide good protection against yellow stains and white marks as it claims. However it is not as reliable as other products in terms of it's durability.
I'm reviewing Nivea black & white roll-on deodorant.
It cost me £2 in Tesco,and I found that this is rather the average price for it.
I used to use nivea cream a lot and always loved the smell of it, so when they branched out into deodorants I was more than happy to try them out. I've used a few different ones over the years , but this is my present one and I bought it because I like the light fragrance and trusted the brand.
I love using roll-ons and can't get along with spray on deodorants at all. They just don't feel the same. There is something so satisfying about feeling that cool ball rolling across your skin while it delivers a nice light fragrance and a layer of protection precisely where it is needed most . This one is lovely and light and suits me perfectly for day wear. It gives off a sweet but not cloying smell and if you want it stronger then wait a few minutes and apply more, or roll a quick stroke down your arm to the wrist (which I often do), but really, it is after all a deodorant rather than a perfume and it's lighter smell is much better anyway for days when you want to use a perfume with it.....less clashing.
As a deodorant I'm very happy with how it works . I never notice any staining on the underarms of any of my tops after using it. No yellowing on the white or light tops & no white stains on the dark ones, and my tops still smell of this when taken from the laundry bin for washing, so it does last well aroma wise .For me it IS effective and is one I use a lot, till I get bored and want try something else, but that is a reflection on my changing moods and not the deodorant and it's quality.
My one gripe is the glass bottle.
Yes,I know, glass is good, but I have a horror of dropping it on my bathroom tiles and so I keep it for using in the bedroom where there are wooden floors and rugs ,so less chance of smashing if it DOES fall. Quite a solid bottle too, so if I were to drop it from any height onto my foot I can foresee much screaming ensuing. However I won't deduct a star over such a small personal quibble.
Would I recommend ? Yes.
Thank you for reading ~~~myloh
When it comes to deodorants I tend to stick to branded ones that I have heard of and ones that are good value for money so when I spotted this Nivea one costing only a pound in my local Poundland store I picked it up, however I only usually use spray anti perspirants so this roll on was something of a bit of a new concept for me as they are really not what I usually use and I only bought it because there was not a lot else instore at the time that took my fancy.
The Packaging:
This comes in a glass, tallish bottle with a large white frosted roller ball to the top of it and a whiteish/ pinkish frosted twist on/off lid to the top of it. On the front of the bottle there is a black, white and pink coloured label and on that we are told that it is Nivea 'Invisible', For Black & White '48h' Anti - Perspirant Deodorant and that it gives 'Protection from yellow stains & white marks' and that is it 50ml in size. On the back of the bottle other information listed tells us to use the product up from within 12 months of opening it and contact details for the manufacturer are given. Nice enough bottle this is and easy to use and so on.
The Deodorant Itself:
To use this of course you apply this to clean and dry armpits which is how I apply it of course. The liquid is clear and goes on cold and dries within seconds leaving no sticky residue behind itself at all and I'm able to get dressed very fast indeed which is good currently in this cold weather and once its applied I can totally forget about it.
When applied this has a sort of cotton fresh aroma to it, not fruity or floral but rather unisex really and fresh though subtle and not one bit in your face. The only problem this light scent has is that it doesn't linger about on my skin for above half an hour however to be fair to it, it really does fulfill its promises!
This leaves no white marks on me or my clothes and nothing yellow coloured either. Its really kind to my skin and even if I work out after applying this I do not smell ever. I have never applied this and not had bath or shower within 48 hours though but I have left it on me a good 24 hours and no nasty BO or whiffs appear at all thankfully and I feel confident when I have used this.
All In All:
You don't need to plaster loads on, it doesn't feel likes its been applied at all once it has been and works really effectively however I would like a bit of a longer lasting aroma but its good for a pound a go and even if bought in places like Boots or Superdrug still doesn't cost over a couple of pounds so value it is!
Thumbs up for Nivea once again me thinks!
This review is also posted on Ciao under this same username.
Here is just a quick introductioon to the brand Nivea, now most of us have used it in one form or another but how much do you really know? Well, the company was made in 1882! and is founded originally in Germany. The name Nivea comes from the Latin word niveus/nivea/niveum, meaning 'snow-white' The company started out with tanning oils, shaving creams, shampoo and facial toners, where as nowadays they also make all skin care, make up remover and sun protection.
Nivea Invisible roll on deodrant, desgned to leave no marks on clothes- dark or light. It protects from wetness and odor. It has 48 hr protection and is dermatologically approved. It contains no alcohol or colours and lasts 12 months.
This deodrant can be found in most supermarkets and looking today it costs around £1 for a 50 ml bottle.
I first came across this when i was abroad and had ran out of my normal deodrant, i dont use aerosols ( its bad for you) and this was the only roll on they had. It is in a tall glass bottle which is see through and has a white lid, which you screw off to get to the roller ball. They lable is black and white to go with the theme, and it comes in 2 different smells, the blue and the pink..... my guess is for men and women, but thats just a guess. I have the pick one. It is easy to use and i find it the right size to hold onto. The liquid is clear and thick, and smells sporty and faintly floral. It comes in a 50ml bottle and that lasted me about 2 mmonths of normal everyday use.
Well firstly the price is very good for such a good brand. The deodrant smells nice and is absorbed quickly, I can get dressed straigtht away. It is true to its advertising, it doesnt show up on any clothes, black or white and Iv found the strength very good as it hasnt let me down once yet and Im a dance teacher so Im always on the go.Its also very gentle to skin and has a mouisturisig effect. I like the fact the bottle is see through as you can see how much you have left.
One downside and the only one i can think of is the bottle is made of glass and is quiet heavy, now Im lucky in that I havent dropped it yet, but I wouldnt like to because although its very thick strong glass, I think it might smash- especially on tiled floor.
So it loses one star as I wouldnt want to clean up the mess if it smashed, but apart from that the deodrant is great and works very well, I will be buying it again and I now think its my favorite.
Thanks for reading and rating,
Nivea are known for their nourishing skin care, not neccessarily their deodrants, so I was keen to see if they could cross over from beauty into hygiene. The roll-on cost me around £3.50.
The roll-on comes in a clear, solid, glass container which allows you to see the deodrant itself. I found this intriguing as it's rare you see the deodrant as a liquid. It has a simple white, pink and black label which takes up musch of the container and a curved lid which is easily unscrewed. The curve reflects the curve of the roll on - shaped perfectly to easily follow the arc of your underarm. It's a simple design with a quirky design feature of being able to see the deodrant inside. I found this particularly useful as I could determine when to stock up on deodrant in advance.
- Scent -
The deodrant had a light, fresh, feminine scent - not a particularly clean or sterile smell. This reflected the fact the product is particularly designed for keeping marks at bay, and not neccessarily for keeping your feeling clean all day long. The scent is pleasant, though can be smelled quite distinctively. The scent does not however clash or overpower perfumes or body sprays.
- Marks -
The deodrant did exactly as it says on the can. I had no marks of any kind whilst using this product, even when doing moderate exercise.
- 48 hour promise -
Unfortunately I found that I wanted to reapply the deodrant, or shower completely, before the 48 hour time was up. This wasn't neccessarily to do with the deodrant failing, but instead I tended to feel unclean by this stage. I would say however, based on my own experience, that I do not believe I'd feel and smell as fresh as I originially did after 48 hours - though, I would project that marks would still be at bay.
- Gentle on skin -
The deodrant was delicate and gentle on my skin. I found this particularly useful as I have very sensitive skin. I suffered no irritation whilst using this deodrant.
* Smells feminine, fresh and light
* Doesn't make you feel clean and energized
* Keeps marks at bay
* Good for my sensitive skin
* Long-lasting as a product itself
Firstly, I think I should admit that I don't spend much time considering deodorants and usually buy whatever is on offer providing I like the smell.
I found this Nivea deodorant in Superdrug for the bargain price of £1 a few weeks ago. I hadn't used this one before and was a recent convert to roll on deodorants, having previously been a fan of the aerosol variety before receiving an Avon gift basket containing a roll on deodorant that swayed my preference in the direction of the smaller, more environmentally friendly deodorant option.
This anti-perspirant deodorant is presented in a clear glass bottle that is slightly indented at the back to enable easy handling while applying. On the front of the bottle is a sticker, at the top of which is the famous white and navy Nivea name; below this the label is black on one side and white on the other with a smidge of baby pink.
***What it claims***
There is minimal information printed on the bottle, but what is written promises that this deodorant provides anti-perspirant and deodorising effect for 48 hours and that whether you decide to dress yourself in black or white, there will be no tell tale signs of your deodorant e.g. no unsightly yellow stains on white clothing and no white marks on black.
***Using the deodorant***
Like most roll on deodorants there is a screw top lid, that when removed reveals the usual roller ball. It has quite a strong fragrance that is noticeable almost straight away, however, it is not over powering. The scent is fresh and floral and reminds me slightly of the smell of some fabric softeners, but not in a bad way. The roller ball glides easily over my under arms, leaving behind a wet layer of deodorant that dries surprisingly quickly. Regardless of whether I put my clothes on when the deodorant is still wet or dry, there are no marks or stains of any kind left behind and my under arms smell as fresh as a daisy.
***My thoughts***
I actually really like this deodorant. I spend a lot of time running around at work and at the end of my shift, my under arms still hold a hint of floral freshness and as an anti-perspirant I think it is very effective. I can't really comment on its effectiveness up to the 48 hour mark as I have usually showered and re-applied way before that point. As I previously mentioned, I bought this deodorant a few weeks ago and in that time have not noticed any of the usual marks left behind when using a deodorant.
I like the fact that it is in a clear glass bottle as this enable you to see how much of the deodorant is left so you know when you need to go shopping for more. This deodorant has lasted me a long time and is very effective despite only being applied once a day.
***Price and Availability***
The price of this product varies depending on where you shop. As I said I bought this when it was on offer at Superdrug for £1 but I think its usual price is around £1.99 at both Superdrug and Boots, however both stores have regular offers on Nivea products so if you keep your eyes peeled I'm sure you could find it cheaper.
I think this is a great anti-perspirant deodorant that it great value for money, especially when bought when it is on offer. I would definitely purchase it again and recommend it to a friend.
These days my deodorant of preference is the new Body Shop one which I love but, if I get a decent voucher from Boots or Tesco, I am happy to try others. This is how I came to be using Nivea Invisible Black and White Deodorant.
I always choose the roll on version of deodorants which I find convenient and easy to use. I have always found the aerosol ones catch the back of my throat and make me cough when I spray them. The other problem in our house is that Mew (our cat!) hates anything that I have to spray into the air as the mist settles on him and he runs away as though his tail is on fire!
As I said earlier I bought my deodorant with a voucher so I only paid a few pence for it but it is currently on sale in Boots at £1.99 for 50ml although they are currently on offer at two for £3 across the Nivea range. If you do like Nivea deodorants it is always worth waiting for offers in Boots as they come along with great regularity.
Anyway let's get down to business and review the Nivea Invisible Black and White deodorant.
Unusually the container for the deodorant is made from glass which of course is recycleable, so I am happy with that. The label on the front has the dark blue Nivea logo and, not surprisingly, is in black and white (with a bit of feminine pink) if you want to find it on the shelves.
The information on the label tells me that this deodorant will give me gentle care and will protect my clothes from yellow stains and white marks. This is something that is great for me as being a little on the cuddly side I tend to wear dark colours a lot - they are more slimming than pastels! LOL!
The glass container stands in the bathroom cupboard with the plastic screw on lid at the top. The lid of the container is rounded at the top which means that, when the container is almost empty and I need to stand it upside down to make sure that I use all the deodorant before recycling the glass, it is not an easy job. I am used to using the Body Shop deodorant which, although it stands upright with the ball at the top, the lid has a flat top so it is easy to stand it upside down once it is almost finished. Sorry Nivea that's one up to Body Shop in my opinion.
The glass container itself has a sort of dent in the back of it which makes it easy to grip. Once you have unscrewed the cap you will find a fairly big ball - ooer missus! This makes actually applying the deodorant to your underarms nice and easy. The deodorant always runs freely and I have had no problem with it drying out.
This deodorant smells really nice and although I find fragrances very difficult to describe I will have a go. It is sweet and flowery without being sickly - I would say that it is more of a fresh clean sort of fragrance if you see what I mean.
It feels wet when I apply it but it does dry very quickly which is a big advantage for any roll on deodorant as far as I am concerned. At least it means that I don't have to walk round that bathroom flapping my arms up and down before I can get dressed.
The deodorising and antiperspirant effect lasts all day even in hot weather, and when I am out in the garden sawing and chopping wood for our log burner! I also work on the prom here in Llandudno every Sunday selling lifeboat souvenirs and, despite the fact that I am running about for about nine hours, I still have fresh underarms. Let's face it - it wouldn't be very nice for members of the public if I had BO! Yuk!
On Sunday I wear a dark navy blue polo shirt or a black tee shirt and there are never any white marks from this deodorant. I also find that I can get dressed quickly in the morning without getting any marks on my clothes too.
Being a roll on, it is in a small container making it ideal to take on holiday, and as it contains no propellant it can be taken on an aeroplane with no fear of explosions. The only problem here is that, being a glass container, it is heavier than the ones in plastic containers.
The other advantage of using a roll on deodorant is that it is kind to the environment, as it does not contain any CFC gases.
In conclusion I would have to say that I am very impressed with this deodorant - it works well, it doesn't leave any marks on my clothing and I love the fragrance!
I was recently looking to buy a new deodorant but wanted something that wasn't going to leave white marks on my new black dress, hunting around my local Superdrug I came across Niva Invisible, claiming to be suitable for both black and white clothing it was perfect for what I wanted, it happened to be on offer at the time which made it even more prefect.
Nivea Invisible deodorant comes in the traditional glass bottle, the bottle is rounded and is slightly shaped at the back making it easy to grip when applying it. There is rectangle label stuck on the front of the bottle, this has the word Nivea written right at the top in white writing within a dark blue rectangle. The label is actually divided in 2 with half being black and the other half white to symbolise the fact that the deodorant is suitable for both black and white clothing, in other words it leaves no white marks on black clothing and no yellow marks on white clothing, this is stated on the label on the front of the bottle, it is written right at the bottom of the label in pale pink writing, this stands out clearly against the white and black half of the label. The word invisible is written across the middle of the label with of the word written in black and the other half white to contrast the background it is written on, there is also a small picture of a black t shirt and a white t shirt at the bottom of the label. There is also a pick circle in the middle of the label with 48h written in the middle of it in black. The ingredients of the deodorant is written on a peel able label on the back of the bottle, the top part of the label peels back to reveal the ingredients and sticks back down again so just the barcode is showing. Nivea Invisible is a roller ball antiperspirant deodorant, there is a clear ball on top of the bottle which evenly spreads the deodorants onto your under arm, this is covered my a large rounded clear plastic lid, this simply screws on and off of the top of the bottle.
The Deodorant
Nivea Antiperspirant Invisible deodorant is totally clear (this can be seen through the glass bottle) and also seems to be of quite a thick consistency. The deodorant has quite a strong fragrance to it, this is quite floral, I did think that when applied it was going to be a bit over powering however this was not the case although I could smell the deodorant when applied to my underarms it was quite subtle and pleasant. The deodorant is described as being gentle and caring, however I thought that it could be a bit harsh on the skin under my arms due to the strong fragrance it had, after I had had the deodorant on for a few hours I had experienced no problems at all, I continued wearing the deodorant everyday and even after constant wear I still had not problems with it irritating my skin, so despite the strong fragrance it really was gentle on my skin and it not irritate it at all. The main factor with Nivea Invisible deodorant is that it leaves no white marks ok black clothing and no yellow marks on white clothing, this was going to be the real test when I first tried the deodorant.
My Opinion
As I have said the main test with my new Nivea Invisible antiperspirant was going to be whether it left marks on my clothes, mainly my black tops and dress, I first tried the deodorant before work where I mostly wear dark tops, usually when I have applied my deodorant I have to make sure it is fully dried before putting my top on otherwise I end up with white marks on it, however with Nivea Invisible I could apply the deodorant and put my top straight on and it left no white marks at all, I was very impressed. I have never really had a problem with deodorant leaving yellow marks on white clothing but after the positive experience I had with wearing the deodorant with my black/ dark tops I was confident that I would not have any problems with this in the future. I will definitely be applying this deodorant on the morning of my wedding as I will be able to feel confident that no marks will be left on my dress by the deodorant. Nivea Invisible is an antiperspirant deodorant, I can happily apply the deodorant in the morning and feel fresh all day, it really does work. Nivea Invisible is said to work for 48 hours, although I have never tried wearing it for 48 hours at a time I do not feel like I need to continuously re-apply throughout the day, it definitely works all day, even on a particularly hot day, and it does get quite hot in the office at work, despite this I still feel fresh and can smell the floral fragrance of the deodorant.
I purchase my bottle of Nivea Invisible from Superdrug and it was on offer for £1.00, it may have been an introductory offer at the time, the price was what caught my attention as well as the fact that it was suitable for white and black clothing, I'm not actually sure how much the 50ml bottle is when sold at full price as it is still on offer in my local Superdrug, however I think I would buy this product when full price (obviously withi dark items of clothing or yellow marks on white clothing, I have had not problems with this at all and can confidently wear any colour clothing, I would recommend this product to anyone.
n reason) as it really is of an excellent quality. Nivea Invisible is also proving to be long lasting, I have had my 50ml bottle several weeks now and have applied it everyday at least once, sometimes twice if I have gone out in the evening and there is still well over half of the deodorant left so it has been well worth the money.
I would definitely recommend Nivea Invisible, it is an excellent antiperspirant that keeps you feeling and smelling fresh all day, it is reasonably priced as well as long lasting. On top of that this deodorant really does work in that it does not leave white marks on


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Happy New Year! – Angels 2011 Resolutions
"By mid-day when even the best fed hobbits were out and about again…" This quote always pops into my mind the morning…er…early afternoon after a late night party. Of course, I feel that Tolkien intended best fed to also imply most thoroughly imbibed, latest celebrating and anything else that indicates general decadence and celebratory debauchery.
New Year's Day is a day for proclaiming resolutions for the year to come. I'm sure the Angels have their resolutions just like you and I. Obviously, I'm not privy to what those resolutions might be, but having watched them all through the 2010 season, I can make some pretty good guesses:
- Stop picking one favorite pitcher or two in the starting rotation each year. Run support for all Angels pitchers in 2011!
- Everybody bats well above the Mendoza line in 2011. Just to be perfectly clear, .212 is not well above by any standard measurement, metric, imperial or otherwise.
- Unless you happen to be coming from behind, let's make the 8th inning a little less exciting in 2011 shall we? There is nothing wrong with maintaining a lead and the antacid industry doesn't need any extra boosts in this economy.
- All hustle, all the time – run for it, stretch for it, dive for it, bust your butt. Every game. Every inning. Every play. No exceptions. Angels who need to make this resolution know who they are.
- No runners left behind in 2011! Raise that RISP and more RBIs!
- Stealing bases is part of what Angels baseball is all about but know yourself and the opposing team. If you can't steal 3rd (or 2nd for that matter) don't.
- More decisive victories! Contrary to popular Bull Durham quote, shutouts are not fascist and while I love a bare knuckled baseball brawl for the victory as much as anyone, games where your lead is never in question aren't boring, I assure you.
- Bring back the old swagger and sense of fun. Have a great time and kick some serious butt this year!
And last but not least, a suggested Angels fan resolution: Unless regular season play gives us any reason to react otherwise, let's revisit that sense of "this year could be the year" optimism young fans feel at the beginning of every baseball season and let the 2011 season start with a clean slate.
Okay, so maybe I am the unrepentant Pollyanna of Angels baseball 🙂


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Panting Dec gets his Doll Ashley Roberts
TV host Declan Donnelly is set to be reunited with his jungle crush Ashley Roberts.
I'd like to get to know Dec better
The sexy Pussycat Doll and I'm A Celebrity runner-up will appear on the first episode of the new series of Saturday Night Takeaway this weekend.
And producers are hoping sparks will fly after single Geordie Dec, 37, made no secret of the fact he fancied Ashley while she was in the Aussie outback.
She had no idea the presenter liked her but Ashley, 31, later teased: "I'd like to get to know Dec better. It would be nice to go for a drink and a chat."
But they have not had a chance to meet since I'm A Celeb ended so Dec might finally bag a date when she appears this weekend as a guest presenter.
A source said: "It's going to be like Blind Date meets Surprise Surprise. We fully expect Ant to take the mickey out of them both and crack love jokes."
Another guest lined up for the show will be pint-sized Hollywood actor Danny DeVito, 68. And pop star Robbie Williams, 39, is in for a shock when he sings his new single Be A Boy at the end of the programme.
Ant McPartlin, 37, and Dec plan to prank Robbie live on air but are keeping tight-lipped about their plans so they do not ruin the surprise.
The new series of Saturday Night Takeaway starts this Saturday at 7pm on ITV1.


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There is a small group of us going to Indonesia for a workshop at the end of August.
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The way is not in the sky. The way is in the heart ~Buddha
EVERYBODY CAN BENEFIT* For those who simply want to be healthier and more relaxed;* For those who want to obtain the true power of the heart: true peacefulness, calmness, and happiness;* For those who want to learn more about spiritual lessons;* For those who are serious about spiritual growth and wish to attain enlightenment.SPIRITUAL JOURNEYThe spiritual journey is the journey of your true self (also often referred to as higher self, super consciousness, supra consciousness, atman, spirit, etc), which is a spark of the Divine Source, to return back to the Divine Source.
Therefore, in this journey, it is not a matter of how much your brain learns, because one day your brain will perish. It is a matter of how much your higher self learns.
Since your true self is located within your heart, this journey will be a journey for your heart. And the way of the heart is always filled with peacefulness, calmness, happiness, and joy. The heart is the only key to your connection to the Divine Source.
Padmacahaya will be offering workshops in New Zealand throughout September 2009. These workshops ensures that everyone is able to attain his or her true self consciousness. You will not be simply communicating with your higher self. In Padmacahaya, attaining true self consiousness means that you can be fully consious as your higher self at any time you want to be. You are the master of yourself since the true spiritual journey also means self-mastery at all levels of your consciousness.
Once your Inner Heart (the key to all truths) is activated, you will be able to realize the validity of everything that is taught. It is real, not simply theories/ideas. Only with your Inner Heart can you learn the true way to go beyond the human realm.
Learning in Padmacahaya:
Reiki Tummo
Shing Chi
Inner Heart
Spiritual Advancement
Ladder of Consciousness
True Self Consiousness
Master Yoga I
Master Yoga II
Master Yoga III
Opening our heart as big as possible is the greatest gift that we offer ourselves and to the world.Opening our heart has a profound healing affect on all levels of our being as well as on our families and communities.The more we allow our hearts to open, the more we can share love, for peace, joy, and love radiates from the core of our hearts.If we really listen to and feel our inner calling, we will realize that our hearts want to open and let the light and love to do wonderful things for ourselves, our families and communities.
When we open our hearts, we deepen our spiritual connection to the True Source, and this allows us to live genuinely and authentically in the sacredness of love.
Then we can begin to realize that the True Source, as the Ultimate Source of Love and Light, has Loved us completely in every moment of our existence. Indeed, there has never been a moment in our existence, when this was not the truth, because True Source can never stop Loving us and all beings.
(Note: We prefer the term 'True Source' because it is a neutral term which does not have a charged history. Feel free to replace the term 'True Source', with whatever phrase for you which represents the Ultimate Source of Love and Light).
Where does the Peace, Love and Joy Originate?
The deepest peace and love that is available to us in our earthly existence is the spark of light and love in the core of our hearts. This spark is the purest aspect of our deepest self and is directly connected to the Source of Love and Light. The more we allow the blessings of love and light to purify and open our hearts, the more the Love and Light from the core of our being becomes free to radiate in all directions to every heart everywhere. Everyone has a spark of love and light in the core of their heart. However, not every spark is radiating freely and sweetly. When we first begin to open our hearts, the nice feeling we experience may only be felt as a peaceful and calm feeling. As the layers of our heart are purified, not only are we able to feel the peace and the calmness, we are able to feel the deep joy, love and light that radiates from the core of our heart. At any time we can then just stop, do nothing and realize and feel that the Love is sweetly pulling us deeper into the Love….toward the core inside of our heart. And this never stops if we allow it to take us there. When the clouds of impurity surrounding our hearts are dissolved, then the love and light can be experienced without obstruction in its purest joy.
Why we are here?
The ultimate purpose of our life is to love the True Source completely with all of our heart. To our head/brain, this statement might seem debatable. However, the core of our heart, which is calling us 'back home' to the Source of Love and Light, knows this to be true. But the direct path home to the cherished goals of our existence can only happen by embracing and surrendering completely to the purest love - the most subtle, most sublime form of love – that of the Ultimate Source of all. It is only through this purest love that our essence of being can return home.
We are being invited to open our hearts and be instruments of Love and Light by sharing the blessings of this love with the hearts of every being. When we share this love as an instrument, we are also loving the True Source and getting closer to the home of our True Self. This means we are getting closer to the Ultimate Destination available to us. So now is the time for our deepest awakening – loving The Source of Love and Light completely with our heart and whole being and becoming the instrument of light and love that we are intended to be.
Our life on earth is a great gift. Let us celebrate this gift by being as happy as True Source means us to be, by opening our beautiful hearts and by letting the Love and Light radiate to all.
This article was posted on www.heartsanctuary.org
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Following on from the previous two blogs here are some KEY STEPS:
Step 1: Relax your whole body
Find a nice and quiet place to sit. You can sit on a chair with your feet firmly on the floor or sit cross legged on the floor, whichever is more relaxing and comfortable.
Sit with your back and spine straight with good posture without forcing or straining yourself. If you need back support then sit on a chair with a flat back or use a cushion to be as comforable as possible.
Your head should be looking forward and slightly upwards, as it is hard to feel your heart if your head is drooping down and this helps prevent you getting sleepy.
Step 2: Close your eyes and smile freely:
Close your eyes. This helps to reduce the domination of your brain and helps you to relax more easily.
Scientifically speaking, it is known that when we open our eyes, our eyes send signals to our brain to process the images which makes our brain work hard. Put aside all thoughts from the day and just be here and now.
Start to smile freely. By smiling freely the feeling from the heart becomes stronger. Stay smiling so you can begin and continue to follow the nice feelings that arise from your heart.
Step 3: Touch your heart and smile to your heart
Touch your heart at the center of your chest with one or two fingers at the level of your armpits to bring your awareness to your heart. This helps your awareness of your heart and connects your whole being to your heart.
Smile to your heart without thinking how.
The best attitude is not to expect anything. If you are too busy wanting or expecting too much then you are busy thinking, instead you should be relaxing and enjoying the feelings that are naturally arising from your heart.
Step 4: Stay relaxed and follow your feeling
Stay relaxed and coninue to smile freely to your heart for several minutes. After a while you may feel some expansion and a light and calm feeling around your heart.
Follow and relax into the feeling even if it is very gentle or you can only just feel it a little bit. By following the feeling without any effort your heart and feelings grow stronger and you are able to enjoy the nice feeling from your heart even more.
Stay relaxed and keep smiling to your heart for five minutes.
In the last blog I shared how you can guide a friend to feel their Heart. This time I would like to share how they can feel and strengthen that feeling. The exercise can be freely downloaded from
www.open-your-heart.org.uk if you prefer to use a recording.
By sharing the experience you can support and tailor the pace of the guiding to help your friend to feel their heart more easily. The key steps to be able to feel the heart are to (1) relax (2) smile (3) follow the feeling. If the person you are guiding is not smiling freely you may need to encourage them to be more relaxed before asking them to smile more. If they are already relaxed and smiling freely give them encouragement to follow their feeling even more.
How to guide your friend to do Heart Strengthening Exercise:
First allow your friend to find a comfortable position they can be relaxed in. Aim to take a minimum of 10 minutes to not rush the guiding and read each part of the script exactly but do not simpoly read this as a script, instead notice how your friend is doing and reacting and give some supportive comments.
For example, when you feel your friend is enjoying and doing well you can gently given them good feedback and encourage them to continue to feel and enjoy even more by saying a few times one or more of these phrases:
(yes, good, very good, great, wonderful, feeling more, keep following your feeling, follow your feeling even more, relaxing into the feeling, let go, let go more, let go even more).
If your friend is not relaxing, not smiling or not following their feeling just stay on this part of the script for longer by saying a few times one or more of these phrases:
(relax more, relax completely and freely, relax even more, smile, smile freely, smiling even more, follow your feeling, relaxing into the feeling more, letting go, let go even more).
As a guide you can also relax and sometimes close your eyes to more easily follow the feeling and so be more aware when guiding your friend. by closing your eyes and guiding withyour feeling you can help your friend so they can feel and strengthen their heart more easily. It is not uncommon for the person doing the guiding to be ab le to feel more than the person being guided since they are not on the "spot", and naturally we enjoy and feel happy when we are able to help our friends.
Speak slowly and clearly with a positive relaxed and supportive manner. Follow your feeling as you are guiding to get the best results and enjoy doing the guiding.
1) RELAX - remember to only move onto smiling when they are completely relaxed.
2) SMILE - remember to only move on to feeling when the person is able to smile freely.
3) FOLLOW YOUR FEELINGS - remmeber to keep them smiling and rfelaxintg to be able to follow the feeling. Remind them to continue to follow their feeling to enjoy the experience more.
1. Start by sitting comfortably on a chair or on the floor, keeping your back straight and place your palms upright on your lap..
2. Relax..relax your whole body..
3. Close your eyes and relax..relaxing even more..and keep on relaxing..
(relaxing, relax more, relaxing even more, keep on relaxing) (yes, good, very good)
4. Let go of any tension in your body..take a deep breath in..and breathe out slowly.
(relaxing, relax more, relax even more, keep on relaxing) (yes, good, very good)
5. Relax..and relax even more..allow yourself to relax completely..however relaxed your body is right now..just let it relax even more..
(relaxing, relax your whole body, relax even more, let go more) (yes, good, very good)
6. Relaxing even more deeply..keep on relaxing more..relaxing completely..
(relaxing, relax your whole body, relaxing even more, keep on relaxing) (yes, good, very good, great)
7. While relaxing now smile..smile even more..and stay relaxed..and relax even more..
(relaxing, relaxing even more, smiling, smiling freely, (yes, good,very good, beautiful)
8. Just smiling and relaxing..and smiling even more..and relaxing..and nothing else..
(relaxing even more, smiling, smiling feely) (yes, good, wonderful)
9. Now gently touch your heart in the center of your chest, with one or two fingers..relax..and relax even more..just smiling and relaxing..and nothing else..
(relaxing completely, relax even more, keep on relaxing, smiling more, smiling freely) (yes, good, very good, wonderful)
10. Now smile to your heart without thinking how or where your heart is..smiling freely to your heart..smiling more..keep smiling to your heart..relaxing and nothing else..(30 seconds to 1 minute silence)
11. Allow your awareness to go to your heart beneath your fintertips..smile to your heart and relax even more..and follow your feeling..and nothing else..
(relaxing more, smiling more, follow your feeling more) (yes, good, very good)
12. Keep smiling to your heart..stay within the feeling..let yourself be pulled deeper within the feeling..and relaxing deeper and deeper within the feeling..and nothing else..
(relaxing more, smiling freely feeling, follow your feeling) (yes, good, very good, beautiful)
13. Feel..feel..follow your feeling..follow your feeling even more..keep smiling freely ..and relaxing even deeper int he feeling..and nothing else..
(relaxing, relax more, relaxing even more, keep on relaxing) (yes, good, very good, feeling more, following your feelings more, wonderful)
14. And in your own time, when you're ready, gently open your eyes with a happy smile.
The exercise may seem simplistic, yet it can be profound for both the guide and the subject. The nice feeling that you will be feeling, is the feeling of your heart. The reason that it is profound is because that nice feeling is a direct link to the True Source, the Source of Love and Light. At the beginning level, the nice feeling will be experienced possibly as a sensation of warmth, openness, expansiveness, light, peace, calmness, gentleness, or joy. FEELING OUR HEART SCRIPT FOR GUIDES:
You can read this script to a friend slowly and clearly with a relaxed and positive manner. After each section and between lines pause for a few seconds to allow your friend some time to fully experience what they are feeling. After reading step 9 you can pause and repeat the steps from 4 to 9 again. This allows your friend to notice the difference between smiling freely/not smiling and how it affects their feelings. The key to feel with our heart is to be relaxed, smiling freely and following our feelings.
1. Sit in a comfortable position with your back straight..place your palms on your lap facing upwards..Close your eyes and relax.. Take some time to soften any tension in your body and allow yourself to relax..and relaxing even more.
2. Be here and now completely..Relax..keep relaxing..keep relaxing even more..good. Take a breath in and out breathe out fully..relax even more..completely relaxed..
3. Remember one of your happiest moments that really touched you. It can be any moment..maybe a time when you felt close to someone or were doing something you enjoyed.
4. Notice how you felt during the happy moment wihtout thinking about the details. When you are happy..feel the smile coming up.. allow yourself to smile..follow that feeling.. and stay with that feeling..relaxing and smiling and nothing else..
5. Feel how natural that is..remember that feeling..relaxing and smiling..being in the feeling of that moment..allow it to happen without thinking how..smiling and relaxing..and relaxing even more into the nice feeling..and nothing else..
6. Relax and smile freely..and keep relaxing and smiling freely..notice what happens to your feeling as you smile more..keep on smiling and relaxing into the feeling..and nothing else..
7. Keep relaxing and smiling..relaxing even more..and smiling even more..keep relaxing and smiling..and relaxing into the feeling..and nothing else..(15 second pause)
8. Stop smiling and keep relaxing..relaxing even more..notice how you feel..keep relaxing and relaxing even more..and nothing else..
9. Now lets feel the difference..feel how it is when you smile (repeat three times:steps 4 - 9)
10. You can open your eyes and give yourself a moment to relax.
The person being guided may notice that the nice feeling quickly goes away when they stop smiling. This is because the mind has become more dominant than their heart. Just repeat the key steps of relaxing and smailing to feel the nice feeling again from the heart. some people may find that as they begin to enjoy smiling, they then find it hard to stop smiling because the nice feeling is so good they just want to continue smiling. We hope from this simple exercise that you experienced and elarned that the feeling from the heart is stronger when you are msiling freely.
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Heart meditations every Tuesday at Pt Chevalier Community Centre, 18 Huia Road, Auckland. 8pm.


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Costa Rican forward Jairo Arrieta was feeling the love on Saturday.
The Columbus Crew's newest acquisition was introduced to fans for the first time at a Crew Stadium event for season ticket-holders. He will be sticking around to train with the team for about 10 days before returning home briefly to finalize the paperwork for a permanent move to the Crew from Deportivo Saprissa.
Arrieta joins former Saprissa teammate and forward Olman Vargas, who signed with the Crew in January.
"Before signing I talked to Olman and asked about the team," Arrieta said through a translator. "After I signed I've been following them on the internet and watching the games.
"The reason I come to MLS is I want to improve my career," he added. "I believe the league has grown a lot. It's going to be a good option for me to get better and better. The Crew is going to help me be a better player and be successful in my career."
When Arrieta is officially added to the roster once the summer international transfer window opens on June 27, the Crew will likely be one player over the 30-man limit, even with goalkeeper William Hesmer and forward Tommy Heinemann on the season-ending injury list.
However, the number of active players could reach to 32 if the Crew is able to sign a designated player.
Technical director Brian Bliss returned to Columbus on Wednesday after several face-to-face meetings in South America with an unnamed Argentine forward, his club and agent. Crew president and general manager Mark McCullers said he is optimistic a deal will be brokered with that player or possibly another forward on the team's radar for the DP slot.
"We're looking at different scenarios – with a DP, without a DP," he told MLSsoccer.com on Saturday. "There's going to be some difficult decisions [with the roster] depending which way that goes."
The team has been given the go-ahead by owners Hunt Sports Group to continue pursuing a designated player, but McCullers said the club will be diligent.
"I've always said I'd rather make no move than make a mistake," he said.
That the Crew (5-4-3) seeks another scorer is no surprise. They are 13th in scoring (1.08 per game) and 12th in shots on goal percentage.
McCullers hopes the 28-year-old Arrieta, who had 45 goals in 161 matches for Saprissa, is part of the solution. And the new Crew striker can count on plenty of help from Vargas, who's anxious to help his new teammate get settled in Columbus.
"I'm happy he's here now," Vargas said. "I hope he gets used to the city and the team as quick as he can and will help the team right away because he is a good player."


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May 29, 2009
New Scenes From New Moon on ET Tomorrow Night!
Check for your local listings via ETonline.
4 comments:
Wow, you work fast TCA! I just mentioned that on the chat box, lol. I wonder what the scene will be? The wolf pack, or the party? What do you guys think? So much is flooding forth this week I feel like Noah.ReplyDelete
I just read that Slumdog Millionair is beating out Twilight for best kiss and movie. I've never seen Slumdog, though I've heard good things about it, but come on, a vampires kiss has to be hotter then anything else!
Vote vote vote, while we still can!
- AnonymousMay 29, 2009 at 2:05 AM
is this like...SCENE scenes or "hey look they're filming new moon and we're on the set" scenes?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 29, 2009 at 6:56 AM
well,i'll wait to finish the movie and we'll see!!!i mean i want the movie NOW!!!ok,if not now in one month!!!ok?i'm waiting!!1ReplyDelete
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Heres what I predict the stats will be for the starting 5 tonight
Curry = 10 pts, 3 rbs, 5 fouls
Randolph = 24 points, 11 rebounds
Richardson = 10 points, 8 rebounds
Crawford = 14 points, 5 assists (5-14)
Marbury = 19 points, 7 assists, 4 rebounds
I think with Q-rich having to guard Lebron, it will take something away from him offensively. It doesnt matter to me what he does offensively, I know hes gonna go hard at Lebron (no homo). I see Marbury and Randolph havin nice games, Crawford missing some shots, and Curry getting into foul trouble. I dont want to try to predict some of the bench players numbers because i have no clue how Isiah is going to rotate them. Who knows how many minutes nate, collins, balkmen, jeffries, and Lee will play.


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Few experiences in life are more rewarding than a kindergarten performance. Whatever hassles you endured in the camera charging and parking poaching arenas are worth it to get there. Because once your little munchkin marches onto the circle time carpet to wail Stevie Wonder-style, while picking his nose and doing the potty dance, you can't help but absorb the joyful living that takes place in the land of the uninhibited.
My daughter Gracie's recent Thanksgiving show did not disappoint.
I had entered this particular event a bit shaky. Late, and flustered — as I couldn't find a camera charger or a parking spot — I knew I'd have to rely on my memory to mark this moment.
As my fourth and final child waved at me from her spot, I realized this would be my last time in this room to watch a feather-headpieced tribute to Tom the Turkey. Each of my four kids had begun their formal education on gratitude here in this primary colored oasis. And how could they not be grateful for a room filled with books and blocks and lots of recess?
I watch my daughter's teacher on the floor. Mrs. Stamen is the ideal mold from which kindergarten teachers are made: she feels like sunshine and sounds like a giggle. She adores my daughter and calls her "Marshmallow" for me, when I'm not there. There is no one else with whom I'd rather share my daughter's days.
A line-up of squeaky rockstars take their turns on the mic, mimicking the teacher's guiding melody. With furrowed brows and practiced enunciation, they count out ice cream scoops with sing-songy motions, and belt out the searing lyrics of the ballad "Happiness." We watch their little eyes twinkle as they boogie preacher-style to "This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine!" They're off beat and often out of tune. But the tears of every mother in the room would concur no chorus has ever sounded better.
The kids then line up for the highlight of the show: to pronounce what they're grateful for. This is the moment when these kids' true colors are allowed to go scribble scrabble. A few well-coached kids recite brief acclamations for "both my big brother and my baby sister" and "pilgrims and Indians and all that Thanksgiving means." But the ones who also have mothers whose cameras died let loose and we hear a heartfelt ode to the Wii and a kid who says he's thankful for "myself."
And then it's my daughter's turn. I capture a mental image as she approaches in an outfit she claims makes her feel thankful—a hot pink Minnie Mouse shirt and striped leggings. She takes the mic with perfect posture and messy hair and I want to freeze the cadence in her voice, the laughter behind her smile, and the slur of her words as she speed-releases an "I'm thankful for stars and butterflies!" then runs off blushing. I beam at her joy, and this age when such hope-filled icons equate happiness. And as I watch a truly dedicated principal help an equally devoted teacher cut and serve the popcorn gizzards of a paper bag turkey, I feel full.
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Autumn McAlpin is a freelance writer and mother of four whose column, Cracking Up, runs weekly in OC Moms, the Orange County Register's parenting section. She also writes regularly about family entertainment, and is the author of the book Real World 101: A Survival Guide to Life After High School.


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NEWARK, N.J. – UFC 159 takes place today at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. As usual, you can watch a live video stream of the post-fight press conference here on MMAjunkie.com at approximately 1:30 a.m. ET (10:30 p.m. PT).
Expected to take part in the press conference are UFC President Dana White, headliners Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen, and other winners from the main card.
For more on UFC 159, stay tuned to the UFC Events section of the site.
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April 28, 2013 at 2pm
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FOR TICKETS $22-$42 call 650-FOX-7770 or foxrwc.com
Bay Shore Lyric Opera in collaboration with Verisimo Opera
Hear some of Verdi's most melodious music including his exciting Anvil Chorus sung by Spanish gypsies. It is full of dramatically
powerful scenes: tales of flames at the stake, kidnapping and revenge master-minded by Azucena, the conniving gypsy woman;
a mysterious troubadour and Leonora who loses her heart to him; the drama of war waged on a castle fortress;
and two brothers separated at birth who unknowingly become mortal enemies. Set in Spain in the early 15th century,
the story is told by three separate, intertwining sub-plots, rich with colorful history.


text: I'm not sure if they still have it but Vespa of Texas (Houston) had a silver BV 350. You might want to give Chris a call and see if he still has it. Its a nice ride between San Antonio and Houston to bring it home. :) I bought my Scarabeo 500ie from AF1 Racing a year ago, spent the weekend riding the hill country with my brother and a couple of friends then home to Houston. Lovely way to get to know a new scoot.


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Buying in Ecuador
Gated Community
Business for Sale
Buying in Ecuador
Gated Community
Business for Sale
Welcome to Montañita, a special beach location on the Ruta Del Sol, Ecuador.
Montanita Real Estate was the first Real estate business in Montanita. We specialize in listing houses, properties and business that are for sale in this amazing destination.
In fact Montanita is the beach destination of Ecuador. It is still small, but growing rapidly. All around is signs of building. The number of small hotels has tripled in the last 4 years. As has the number of restaurants. Five years ago its wasn't certain how much Montanita would grow, but now it is. It is in momentum. Prices are appreciating quickly, but is still very affordable. Yet, the really nice thing about Montanita is that the communa (community) owns 70% (Approx!) of the land. They have a no sell to foreigners. This may mean that land is harder to come by, but it also means that there are not big Hotels or developments, an unlikely to be in near future.
Montanita is a beach town of about 3000 people. It is located about 2.5 hours north of Guayaquil (the largest city in Ecuador, and one hour north of Salinas.
Montanita is easily accessible form the international airport in Guayaquil, and as well as local buses has a number of luxury direct buses form Guayaquil. Airport transfers to Montantia are also available, as are rental cars.
Montanita is famous for several reasons. The beach is simply superb. With vendors selling cerviche on beach, and a long beautiful stretch of golden sand. Montanita is also famous for its surfing. It is part of the world surfing our competitions. There is a regular and excellent reef break, and also a mile long beach break. It is therefore perfect for beginners and for experienced. There is also excellent Scuba Diving. The same currents around Galapagos are also evident around off the coast of Montanita. Couples with some great small rock islands, and migrating whales (yes you can dive with whales going overhead!) make this a great Dive destination.
Montanita is also famous for its cuisine. There are many restaurants in town. The quality is high, and amazingly the prices are very low! Local dishes are as low as $2.50, and eating a main in a nice restaurant will only set you back $8-10!!!
Hpwever, what really sets Montanita apart is the atmosphere. Its safe, laid back, and bohemian funky. The houses in town are bamboo, with thatched roofs. The people are genuine. Its easy to meet people, and before long you get many 'Holas' as you walk past people you know in the street. In fact, you don't usually use your car in Montanita. A couple of the main streets are pedestrian only, and as its compact, its easy to walk everywhere (including with your bare feet along the beach!).
Montanita is right near the Equator so its never cold here. Yet, due to the sea breeze it doest get over hot. Normally 22 to 30 C (75-90F) Montanita is the perfect place to buy, and start to enjoy life!


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There's that old saying about how nobody knows you aren't wearing pants on the web. This often creates a false sense of security that results in people doing stupid things. Take this example from VMware that came about as a result of noticing something interesting in the customer reviews for Fusion on Amazon.
With this context in mind, last week we ran across a couple of negative user reviews on Amazon.com that seemed out of character. They seemed especially out of character given that both posters had posted 5-star reviews of Parallels Desktop for Mac, prior to posting less-than flattering reviews of VMware Fusion. After a little investigation via LinkedIn, based on the user names that the reviewers posted under, we found that these reviews were not from actual users but from employees of a competitor, Parallels.
[From Learning from your Customers in the Internet Age | Team Fusion]
There are two things that come to mind here, the first being that I really dislike anonymous review postings. I make it a point to clearly identify myself on this blog and I almost always post comments, reviews, whatever, under clearly identifiable user names. I don't have a problem defending what I write, arguing vociferously on any issue that interests me, or being identifiable in my web existence. The point is that it keeps me honest, and I believe it gives me credibility with people who read my stuff because they know it's me, not me hiding behind a pseudonym.
The second point is that companies need to be proactive about setting acceptable guidelines for employees to follow when representing the company in non-company sponsored forums. With regard to the VMware vs. Parallels post I linked to above, the incident deflected from the legitimate issues regarding products and veered into the tactics that someone at Parallels. VMware won this round because Parallels made themselves look small and deceitful.


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World Series Tidbits……….The Tuesday Edition
The biggest prize in baseball made a visit to City Hall in St. Petersburg, Florida today so that local fans can see and experience the sight of the Commissioner's Trophy live and in person. The beautiful piece designed by Tiffaby & Company, went on display at 11 a.m. today for picture and posing from a short distance.
The only person who has touched the Trophy since it arrived was a DHL employee and St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker as they put ot on the podium today for the fans. It will only be on display today, but will probably make an appearance tonight at the Vinoy hotel as Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig will hold a World Series party near the pool deck tonight for MLB officials and local dignitaries.
When you first look at the trophy you are taken aback a bit by the sheer beauty of the member teams flags on the spool of gold plated flagpoles around the structure. Then you just dream of hoisting it up yourself and parading it around the Trop like a champagne bottle and taking in all the history around it.
I was lucky enough to see the Stanley Cup trophy after the Tampa Bay Lightning won it several years ago at a fundraiser this season. Just the thought of the stories that Cup could tell if it had a voice would have been worth a lifetime to me. And this trophy has just as many memories and stories. Hopefully someday someone will try and toss all those mystical tales together and issue a premiere coffee table book about the life of the award. Hmmmmm, I do have some free time on my hands?
I just got a text that the Rays World Series roster will probably stay the same except for 2 changes that are a being thrown up in the air right now. The Rays will stay with their infield and starter combos' from the ALCS, but might insert Rays catcher Shawn Riggans into the 25-man roster.
Riggans is healed from a Bursa Sac incident where an infection took him out of the Rays plans for a bit near the end of the season. He has now healed, and if his jumping during the celebration is any indication, he is feeling fine enough to pop down behind the plate for the Rays.
Another decision being tossed around is the switching of outfielder Gabe Gross for Eric Hinske. Gross is a great defensive player for the Rays, but has hit a patch of unusual doubt and bad timing at the plate.
His defense is superior to Hinske's, but Hinske does have magic in his bat this year for the Rays. Eric has also not been on the last 2 rosters for the Rays and might be due for a big series with the extra time to get into sync at the plate. I expect Hinske to get the nod more for the offensive power he can bring to the plate. We can always use Ben Zobrist or Fernando Perez in the late innings as a defensive replacement for Hinske.
The Rays are also doing some soul searching as to how to assign their starting rotation for the World Series. Do you start with Scott Kazmir, the longest running member of the rotation against Cole Hamels, or do you put James Shields up front with a possible Game 5 slate to start in the future in the series. Also in consideration is the way you are going to use number 4. Andy Sonnanstine.
Do you start Andy in Game1 and give the Philadelphia Phillies a one-time look at Sonnanstine, then put him in the Bullpen as a long reliever from that point on in the series. Or do you adjust the series with Kazmir starting Game 2 so the Bullpen can be totally at the mercy of the game, with an off day for travel on Friday.
Decision, decision, decisons……..I would put the rotation as, Kazmir, Shields, Garza Sonnanstine, then repeat the big 3 again until the 7th game if needed. But then again, I do not have the flowcharts and the graphs Rays Manager Joe Maddon has at his disposal for analysis.
Congradulations to Chris Westmoreland and the entire Clubhouse crew for again getting the Rays into another round of the 2008 Playoffs. The locker room scenes are incredible with the shower curtains and the protective gear keeping the lockers and the floors dry and without a huge amount of alcohol absorption.
I am just wondering if Westy has thought of auctioning off any of those partitions after the Playoffs for the Rays Foundation, or might be willing to part with a section for a personal collection. I know I would bid for one of those great curtains with the Rays logo and the blue background. Not for my shower, but might make a great window treatment or background on a wall in the Rays collection in my spare room………….Call me Westy, you have my card.
I am putting off my predictions and my profile on the series until tonight or tomorrow to get some more data and to think about this series for a bit. I am a bit perplexed by the Las Vegas odds-makers who have the Rays as the victor on the series, but the payout are a bit odd. Coming into the first game on Wed., the betting line is sitting so tha you would have to bet about $ 1.35 to win a $1 dollar on the Rays winning right now.
Considering the Rays were 200-to-1 odds of reaching the World Series in April, you might be thinking that the Vegas gamblers are trying to get some of their change back after taking bets on the Rays in April and noe haivng to break the bank to payout on the wager. I know I comtemplated putting some big money on the Rays in April, but decided we were a year away from anything big……… That is why I live in Clearwater and not in a house on Snell Isle or on the beaches'. I am not lucky when it come to financial decisions, and I hate the Hard Rock, but they love my money. lol