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Almond Milk
A few days ago I was talking to someone and it came up that they had never tried almond milk before, or any non-dairy milk for that matter. After getting over my initial shock, I realized that sometimes I forget that I really do live in a bubble. I forget that people drink soda, go through drive thru's, and overall just eat differently than I do. So that conversation inspired me to tell my story about almond milk.
About 6 years ago, just before I was fully into this whole "health" deal, I stumbled upon a restaurant in Oklahoma City selling homemade almond milk. My sister and I had already made the switch from cow's milk to almond milk a few months prior, but we had never heard of homemade almond milk! We just thought it came in a carton from the store.
Long story short, we bought their almond milk and absolutely fell in love. It was nothing like the store bought kind, and there were only 3 ingredients (compared to the paragraph of ingredients on the back of what we had been drinking). We liked it so much that we decided to buy ALL of our milk from them, ordering gallons at a time, when normally they only sold it in 16oz jars. We were purely doing it for the taste, but after a few weeks we noticed how much of a difference it made in our overall health and energy, it was seriously amazing! We knew it had to be because we were no longer consuming all of the preseratives and weird ingredients that come along with eating processed foods. So we decided to learn how to make almond milk ourselves!
Needless to say, we have been enjoying our own homemade almond milk ever since! Sometimes we will switch it up and use cashews or hazelnuts, but almond milk still seems to be my favorite :)
The best part, and probably most surprising part, is that it only takes about 5 minutes to make. ANYONE could make their own almond milk, it's that easy. All you need is a good high-speed blender, a nut milk bag or a cheesecloth (both of which cost under $10 on amazon), and a glass container to store it in.
2 cups of almonds, soaked for 4-12 hours in water
6 cups of purified water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
Sweetener of choice, if you want to make a sweet almond milk. (maple, honey, dates, etc)
Put 2 cups of almonds in a medium bowl. Cover with water and let sit for 4-12 hours.
Strain and rinse your soaked almonds.
Add all ingredients into a high-speed blender and blend on high for 1-2 minutes.
While holding your cheesecloth or nut milk bag over a large bowl or container, slowly pour 1/2 of the almond milk into the bag and let it strain until all of the milk has come out. You will probably have to squeeze or firmly press the bag in order for all of the liquid to go through. Repeat with the remaining almond milk from the blender until finished.
Pour all of your strained almond milk into a class container (with a lid) and store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
You will be left with almond pulp in your nut milk bag or cheesecloth. You can toss it, compost it, or look up recipes that use almond pulp. I've done a lot of baking with it before!
If you're asking yourself why you should drink almond milk, or any non-dairy milk for that matter... here's the scoop..
Dairy is a highly inflammatory food, which therefore causes inflammation in the body. Even if you don't have a dairy intolerance or an allergy, it still causes inflammation, and inflammation is the pathway for all diseases.
Most dairy is loaded with antibiotics and hormones, because that's what cows are given in factory farms. Which means you are now ingesting those same antibiotics and growth hormones. Causing your gut bacteria to die off at an accelerated rate, decreasing the strength of your immune system.
Some studies show that the human body cannot actually digest dairy, and that we weren't meant to consume it. Though this is a controversial topic, I urge people to try cutting it out to see if they notice a difference.
The FDA tells us we should drink milk to get strong bones, but most research shows that the calcium found in cows milk actually has an adverse affect and can strip the calcium from your body. Causing weaker bones and low calcium levels. (I was told in high school I had low calcium, I then switched to a completely plant based diet and my calcium levels sky rocketed, go figure!)
Fun facts:
Most skin issues such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, etc., are all directly related to the consumption of inflammatory foods, such as dairy and gluten.
When young children are prone to ear infections and have to get tubes in their ears, that's an early sign of a dairy intolerance.
If you have questions, please ask! But I hope you love your homemade almond milk as much as I do :)


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Can you imagine what it must have been like to care for Jesus as a child? Joseph didn't need to imagine it, because he experienced it. He played a vital part in God's story of Redemption, yet he almost walked away from it all. Like Joseph, many people "accept Jesus" without really knowing what to expect. They end up rejecting Him for reasons that are emotional, intellectual, or moral. Perhaps their reasons are volitional - they simply don't want to give up control of their own life. Ultimately, Joseph believed God's Word and his entire life changed. The same can happen for you, but only if you choose to receive the Gift of Christmas: Jesus Christ!
Scripture references: Matthew 1:18-25, Jude 1:22, Luke 1:30-31, Romans 3:10, 23

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Insight: Negotiating on the Back of a Cocktail Napkin
by Tiziana Dearing
Publisher: Harvard Business Review
Release Date: June 2012
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Tiziana Dearing, CEO of Boston Rising, outlines the three key ingredients for a productive negotiation: trust, open communication, and a willingness to compromise.
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June 7, 2012
The dissenter
He is in opposition, in perpetuity. He rages against the inequalities, Against the 'system', The phoney heroes, The pseudo intellectuals, The Godmen, the frauds, The insensitive rich, the snobs- Against virtually the entire humanity, Including himself. He is wired wrong. He seems Programmed to see the chinks The fault-lines, the conspiracies; He has an eye for the masks, Wanting, always, to tear them off, And on the sugary-sweet promises Of the dream merchants, And on the hypocrisies That need to be exposed. His problem is perfection. His soul aches for beauty, balance, Where none exists. He reads Plato And wants his Philosopher kings, And his romances, and looks At his lover with a mild rebuke, And his Gita, and berates himself, And his weaknesses. But he is fortunate. Others are not As demanding of him. They tolerate His desire for goodness; They indulge His fanciful ideas on harmony, On humility and what-not. He knows not how fortunate he is That no one takes him seriously. ***
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June 7th, 2012 at 10:31 am
Not to mention 'she'.
Marie Marshall
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My respects to Anjali. 🙂


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Hotspot Shield is a product of AnchorFree, a Switzerland-based company. Its website boasts the popular free version of its software has been downloaded 600 million times. However, its paid Elite version has some claims of its own. It's renown for some fast speeds, but has recently run into some bad press around its data policies, and has even been reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) . As such, potential users are no doubt eager to learn how it compares to other providers.
We gave Hotspot Shield a whirl to see how it stacks up against our top rated providers like NordVPN and ExpressVPN. In this review we'll explain what you can expect when you sign up for an account, including pricing, features, privacy, and performance. Let's get started!
Features and pricing
Hotspot Shield has a free product that it pushes more than most VPN providers when it comes to similar no-cost offerings. This makes sense when you consider that a large part of the company's revenue comes from ads shown to users of the free service.
Although it's not promoted heavily on the website, you can find the Elite version in the Pricing tab, and this is the one we've been testing out. Up to five devices can be connected simultaneously.
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Pricing for this plan is $12.99 (GBP £9.83) per month if you pay one month at a time. You can sign up for six months to get a large discount at $8.99 (GBP £6.80), or 12 months for $5.99 (GBP £4.53) per month. There is also a lifetime option priced at $119.99 (GBP £90.80) which works out to be roughly the same as paying for two years up front.
Somewhat confusingly, on a different pricing page, there's a two year option priced at $2.99 (GBP £2.21) per month.
Overall, pricing is a little above average, although the two-year deal is great. All plans do come with a 45-day money-back guarantee, which is very generous given most providers extend guarantees to 30 days or less. Payment can be made by credit card, debit card, or PayPal. The lack of bitcoin or other cryptocurrency payment options may be disappointing for some users looking for an additional layer of privacy.
One more additional option you'll get when you go to sign up for the service is the 'Speed Boost' feature. This add-on is priced according to your payment term and offers access to dedicated servers. These reportedly have less traffic and access to more IP ranges, and in theory should help in unblocking streaming services like Netflix and BBC iPlayer (more on that below). With other providers offering optimized servers and access to Netflix with their basic plans, this add-on seems to be a bit of a waste. However, Hotspot Shield is currently adding it on for free for some users who contact the support team.
Apps are available for Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Android. Users of the free version can, by default, only connect to the US server. However, if you want to access certain popular streaming sites, like Netflix, you'll be greeted with an Elite plan payment wall. What's more, bandwidth is capped at 500MB per day and the apps show ads from Hotspot Shield's partners. A welcome feature from this provider is malware protection, but free users are only protected from known malware sites.
The Elite version offers access to 2,500 servers covering 25 countries, including Japan, Hong Kong, and many European locations. Bandwidth is unlimited which is good news for torrenters, and users can enjoy an ad-free experience. You'll also get enhanced malware protection against infected, phishing, and spam sites.
Security features worth noting here are Hotspot Shield's optional IP leak protection and built-in kill switch. The kill switch will ensure that your internet is immediately disconnected in case the VPN connection is lost for some reason. This acts as an additional layer of privacy to prevent your data being leaked.
Setup and interface
Getting started with Hotspot Shield Elite can be done in two ways. You can pay via the website, in which case you'll submit payment through PayPal or another third-party payment platform. Note that you're not asked to submit any other personal information. However, if you'd like to use this paid account across multiple devices, you'll need to provide an email address and create a password.
The other option, if you're only using Hotspot Shield with a mobile device, is to pay through the app. In this case, payment will be through Google or Apple. This is not a common option among VPN providers and may be welcome news to some users looking for convenience and limiting the number of parties they provide their email address to.
For the purposes of this review, we used Hotspot Shield with Windows and iOS.
Once the desktop app is downloaded and you're signed in, you'll be greeted with a main screen simply housing a power button.
Once you've hit the button to start the connection, you'll view details of the connection including duration, country, and data usage. Note that you'll be connected to a US server by default.
Unlike some other VPNs, you don't have to disconnect before switching servers. Simply use the country dropdown to select your new location and it will connect for you. Note that closing the app will not drop the connection and it will continue to run while sitting in the system tray.
Back to the menu options, the only noteworthy area here is the Settings tab.
Here you can adjust automatic launch settings, disable IP leak protection, and enable the kill switch. At the bottom of this screen, there's a pretty impressive list of language options, including Turkish and Japanese.
And that's pretty much it for the desktop app. Other menu items include links to Facebook and the Help Center but nothing more in the way of actual options. This is likely welcome news for beginners looking for ease of use, but advanced users may be missing some extras.
Once you've downloaded and run the iOS app, you'll be presented with a popup for a seven-day trial offer for the Premium (Elite) version. Note that accepting this will prompt you to enter your Apple password (for iOS users) to approve payment. You won't pay anything upfront, but once the seven-day trial is over, payments will automatically kick-in.
If you want to test the free version, or have already paid for an account, you can simply close the popup by clicking x in the top right corner. However, you're then greeted with a sales pitch for the same 7-day trial of the Premium version. This feels like slight overkill, especially when some people accessing the app will have already paid online. What's more, figuring out how to get off this screen actually took a couple of minutes, as the x is located at the bottom of the page, which is several screen-lengths long.
Nevertheless, once you're out of that, you'll arrive at the main screen which is similar to that of the desktop version. You can log in via the My Account tab in the menu. Now you're greeted with an FAQ section, explaining some of the privacy aspects of using Hotspot Shield. Once you click out of this, you'll be prompted to agree to allow the provider to add VPN configurations. Then, you'll finally arrive back at the main screen where you can view your connection duration and location.
Again, by default you'll be connected to a US server and can change the server location using the country dropdown. Click on the menu icon to access account details, privacy policies, and the help center.
Servers and performance
Hotspot Shield maintains a relatively large network of 2,500 servers, although these only cover 25 countries. The setup of the app means that you can only choose which country you want to connect to, not a specific city. With other providers offering multiple choices for some countries, particularly the US, some users may miss the more extensive location options.
In spite of the network of servers being relatively small, the overall performance was solid. Switching between servers is quick and simple and you don't have to manually disconnect to make a change. Additionally, connecting to most servers didn't have any noticeable effect on the overall speed. However, we did experience a sometimes slow connection while connected to one of the test servers in Canada (more on that below).
In spite of this, we were still able to play online games without any issues and stream 1080p with no buffering while connected to this server. We were able to do the same with our other test servers in the US and the UK.
When we perform our speed tests, we want to be as empirical as possible. For each test, we downloaded the same file (~100MB in size) from a server in Oregon. We repeated the tests at three different times throughout the day, alongside another VPN provider, PureVPN. In addition to testing speeds when connected to various servers, we ran a control test at each time point without the use of a VPN.
We conducted the tests in Toronto, Canada, using three sample VPN servers in the US, Canada, and the UK. We typically try to test servers in the US West and US East. However, Hotspot Shield has only one option for the US as a whole, so we decided to test in Canada as well. The provider could not disclose more specific information about the locations of the US and Canadian servers. An IP check indicated that we are using a server in the US West but it was inconclusive for the Canadian server. As such, for Canada, the general distances from the test server to the test location and the server that houses the test file are both unknown.
In the boxplots below, the thick black line represents the median download time, while the red diamond represents the mean. Lower is better.
The results we got are interesting compared with those we've seen from other providers. Hotspot Shield is known for its fast speeds, and indeed we saw plenty of evidence of that. The tests for the US and UK servers consistently resulted in blazing fast speeds. We don't typically see results that are faster than the control, and these speeds were sometimes twice as fast or even better.
On the other hand, the Canadian server delivered drastically different results. While it performed comparably to the other servers during an evening test, the morning and afternoon test saw painfully slow download speeds. It's a shame since, given the other fantastic results, you'd hope to see consistency across servers. We contacted Hotspot Shield for a possible explanation but we only received a generic troubleshooting response.
Of course, it's important to point out that these tests aren't definitive and can only serve as a general indication of the performance you might see. The inherent volatility of the internet adds a significant factor of randomness, so these tests should be taken with a grain of salt. They were run while using a 30Mbps connection, so you'll likely see longer wait times with a slower connection, and perhaps smaller or larger discrepancies.
Does Hotspot Shield unblock Netflix?
Hotspot Shield unblocks some Netflix libraries. When we've tested Hotspot Shield with Netflix in the past, we had great success accessing multiple libraries. However, with Netflix cracking down on VPN usage, Hotspot Shield isn't currently able to keep up. We tested Netflix using servers in various locations, with less than stellar results. While connected to servers in the US, the UK, and Canada, Netflix didn't work. However, we were able to access France and Germany libraries, so you might want to try your luck with your desired location and see if it works.
We contacted customer support and an agent tried to help by offering us the Speed Boost upgrade for free. However, this didn't have an impact on our Netflix testing.
This is an ongoing problem for VPN providers and many are having a tough time providing access. We were unable to access other streaming sites we tested, including Amazon Prime and BBC iPlayer.
Does Hotspot Shield work in China?
With China's Great Firewall in full effect, many providers are having issues maintaining connections within the country. A Hotspot Shield representative acknowledges this is an ongoing issue and the VPN is blocked at times, but usually works.
Security and privacy
As mentioned, Hotspot Shield is a product of AnchorFree, a Switzerland-based company. When you skim the surface, this provider sounds like it's fairly solid when it comes to security and privacy. Here is a snippet from the Hotspot Shield FAQ page:
"To further anonymize your web presence, Hotspot Shield assigns the same proxy IP address to multiple users, and assigns different proxy IP addresses to the same user over time. In this way, Hotspot Shield interrupts the ability of third parties (such as ISPs, websites and hackers) to associate specific IP addresses with individual users' browsing activity. The Hotspot Shield systems are set up to delete your IP address at the end of each session. Hotspot Shield retains no information about your original IP address after you end your VPN session."
This is all good, and sounds as though the company has your back when it comes to privacy. However, the next sentence is concerning:
"Furthermore, Hotspot Shield does not share your IP address with unaffiliated third parties."
This implies that your IP address might be shared with third parties that are affiliates, and indeed a 2016 report brought to light some of the questionable activities of Hotspot Shield, including using JavaScript codes for advertising and tracking purposes and redirecting e-commerce traffic through affiliate links. It doesn't stop there, as privacy advocacy group, the Centre for Democracy and Technology, filed a related complaint against Hotspot Shield with the Federal Trade Commission back in August.
The company is surprisingly open about its ad policies and the FAQ page of the websites states:
"Will using Hotspot Shield stop advertisers from collecting any information about me or my device?
Hotspot Shield does not share any personal information about you with advertisers. Nevertheless, advertisers may be able to collect certain information independently from you or your device when serving ads from the Hotspot Shield application, such as your device's advertising ID and wireless carrier…. Advertisers may also place cookies in your browser that may allow them to collect certain information about your browsing history."
The privacy policy also reiterates the facts that third-party ad servers may have access to your IP address. It doesn't stipulate if this applies to both the free and Elite versions, but it's presumably both.
As mentioned, you can use the free version of Hotspot Shield without handing over any details at all. Of course, your IP will be still be exposed. To use the Elite version you'll need to provide payment info to a third party. You can pay on the website or through the app as discussed earlier.
When it comes to security, Hotspot Shield uses 128-bit encryption with ECDHE for perfect forward secrecy, signed with 2,048-bit RSA keys for authentication. While many providers go for 256-bit encryption and 4,096 RSA keys, 128-bit with 2,048 bit keys is still considered very secure.
Instead of opting for an existing VPN protocol – we're fans of OpenVPN – Hotspot Shield uses a proprietary protocol called Hydra. It's tough to say whether or not this is a good thing but with solid options like OpenVPN available, we'd like to hope that Hydra performs as well, if not better. Hydra uses 'multi-hop' connections to route data to several possible gateways, meaning increased data security for the user.
The company doesn't disclose whether it uses its own or private DNS servers. However, on all the servers we tested, there were no signs of DNS leaks, which is great. It also comes with IPv6 and WebRTC leak protection. These are enabled by default but can be turned off should you wish by going to Settings and turning off Prevent IP leak.
Hotspot Shield also comes with a built-in kill switch so the internet connection will drop immediately if for some reason the VPN connection is lost.
Customer service
If you're in need of a little help, you have a couple of options. On the website, clicking the Help tab will take you to the Hotspot Shield Help Center. Here you'll find articles on a range of topics, including getting started with each device, payment, and general troubleshooting.
If you can't find what you're looking for there, you have the option to contact AnchorFree Support through live chat powered by Zendesk. Note that this only seems to be available on the pricing page. While convenient, the outsourcing of customer service might not be welcomed by users looking for more privacy.
You can alternatively submit a ticket to receive an email response. Our ticket was responded to within around 16 hours, which isn't bad considering there is a live chat option available.
While it's a little on the higher end in terms of price, Hotspot Shield is not unaffordable and has plenty to offer. It's easy to use and if you choose the right servers, then you're in for a treat when it comes to speed. It has some desirable security features, including strong encryption and a built-in kill switch.
The number of available locations is fairly small compared to other providers. Unfortunately, Hotspot Shield doesn't currently unblock US Netflix, although it can access some Netflix libraries. There is also the matter of inconsistency with speeds which could be frustrating to some users. Finally, the questionable privacy policy will be a big turnoff to some.


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Courtney Frerichs of Nixa, Missouri, placed second in the 3,000 meter stepplechase on August 11th at the IAAF World Championships in London. Fellow American Emma Coburn placed first. This is a race traditionally dominated by the Kenyans but this time it seems the Kenyans, at lease one of the Kenyans, wasn't completely focused and made a mental error.
According to the internet: "Beatrice Chepkoech's hope of victory in the 3,000m steeplechase evaporated midway through Friday's final when she forgot to take the water jump. The Kenyan lost valuable time as she was forced to turn back and then jump over it. She eventually finished in fourth with the USA's Emma Coburn taking gold." No one knows what was going on inside Beatrice Chepkoech's brain but it's possible she was preoccupied by some personal issues in her life resulting in her forgetting to take the water jump and having to turn back and jump over it. She also fell down during another jump.
Beatrice was one of the favorites to receive a medal and if she did have some personal unresolved issues in her life, this is a good example of the need to clear them out before competing.
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An expectation is a special kind of belief, a belief about the future.
If a professional baseball pitcher gets in trouble in the first inning, does the manager have faith in the player's ability to work out of the jam? The pitcher need only look over and see if anyone is warming up in the bullpen. First inning bullpen activity communicates an expectation that the pitcher will fail. Such an expression of no confidence does not promote performance at skill level. Admittedly, some pitchers might consider bullpen action as a challenge and rise to the occasion. But, in general, negative expectations promote lower performance.
If a college football player is told he is third string, the coach encourages third-string performance.
Negative expectations can create a self-fulfilling prophecy for a whole team. In the late 1980's, an assistant coach for the Phoenix Suns described their NBA team as "a 'dream team,' as long as management understands that it is going to take time to develop and mature." Such "praise" told players that they were not expected to do well that season. Coach Cotton Fitzsimmons quickly squelched such talk and the team went on to make the playoffs.
A coach who continually gets into altercations with referees, who shouts that incompetent or unfair decisions are costing the game, establishes a low expectation for players, giving them an excuse to perform at a low level and thereby lose.
If a coach expects players to do well, players can thrive even if the coach's expectations are based on inaccurate information. Clint Hurdle noted that St. Louis manager Whitey Herzog had an "innate ability to make the 24th guy on the roster feel as good as No. 1, when you know good and well you're not."
Expectations are an expression of commitment. Regardless of what we say or think about goals we are committed to achieve, what we're doing right now is what we are committed to making happen in our lives. To know what an individual athlete or an entire team is committed to, simply look at their actions. Are they practicing? Are they training? Are they overweight?
Beliefs and expectations create the climate in which individual competitors and entire teams perform. Wise coaches stay alert to attitudes affecting performance. Coaches who promote positive attitudes are not only wise in training, they are winners on the field.
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How often have we heard someone say they were really "stressed out" but what they actually meant was they were feeling a lot of pressure. People survive pressure but often don't survive stress because of the effect stress has on their immune system. When an individual is experiencing stress, his or her body gives off hormones (such as cortisol) that impair their immune system, allowing cancer cells in their bodies to multiply at a rate faster than their immune system can devour them.
But people who were reared in a loving, nurturing home environment and have a high sense of self-worth (self-esteem) seldom experience life-threatening illnesses, while those who were reared in a dysfunctional home environment and have a low sense of self-worth (self-esteem) often experience illnesses, such as cancer.
It's not the issue that causes stress, but how we view that issue based on our feelings of self-worth. The better we feel about ourselves, the less likely we are to see our issues as being stressful.
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I'm often asked what I believe to be the secret for living a longer, healthier life, and based on my experience these past 85 years here's what I've found. First and foremost it helps if you are born into a family where there is a loving, nurturing home environment and as a child you receive unconditional love. But this love can come later in life from a spouse, a coach, or even a teacher. It translates into high self-esteem and the most important characteristic for someone with high self-esteem is they deal directly with their issues and do not allow them to fester and hover above them like a dark cloud. People who have low self-esteem and withhold (and by withholding I mean keeping their feelings and emotions bottled-up inside themselves) create stress for themselves and this stress results in their bodies giving off hormones that impair their immune systems. In addition, a regimen of exercise is important. In my case, I played baskeball and handball for more than thirty years, five days a week, 3 hours per day, and never used drugs nor abused alcohol. The way you treat your body when you are young will show up in your older years. That's why exercise is so important. But even more important is high self-esteem. And a strong belief in the almighty.
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It's pretty common knowledge to baseball fans that former Red Sox all-star Wade Boggs consumed chicken at 2pm on game days throughout his 18-year career. When he was inducted into the Cooperstown Hall of Fame, he thanked his elderly father who was sitting in the front row, but shouldn't he have also thanked Kentucky Fried Chicken?
Swedish great Bjorn Borg never shaved during the Wimbledon fortnight, which he won from 1976-80. Tennis star James Blake wore the same Nike baseball cap without washing it for three weeks in a 14-match winning streak.
In baseball, no one speaks to a pitcher who is in the midst of a no-hitter and often they won't even mention it to a teammate.
I once began working with a NCAA Division I men's basketball team halfway through their season. They had a dismal 3-15 record and their coach allowed me to take them into a room where they proceeded to "unload" all their issues in the privacy of a team meeting, which was followed by visualization exercises. They won 8 out of their final 10 games and the coach thought it was because he wore the same under shorts every day, without laundering them once.
Some athletes believe a particular number on their jersey is important to success. If they have the number, they have extra confidence that enhances performance. If the team manager assigns a different number, the player loses confidence and that loss is reflected in performance. A wise coach takes advantage of his or her athletes' beliefs, no matter how crazy they may seem to be, in order to build a team's strength.
The athlete's belief system controls performance, not the coach's. If athletes believe that being sexually active the night before a big game will make them more relaxed and that they will therefore perform better, they will – regardless of what their coach believes. Coaches often try to force their own belief systems on their athletes and it just doesn't work. The best coaches, the most successful ones, are those who instinctively tap into the belief systems of their players and use those beliefs to the team's advantage.
If a basketball player believes that watching a video of himself making three point shots will enhance his ability to make three point shots, it will. (Providing of course he has the skill level.)
A number of years ago, Missouri University's football team was playing Oklahoma University and Oklahoma was a huge favorite since they had an All-American quarterback. With just a few minutes to go in the first half, Oklahoma was winning 21-0. But on the last play of the first half, Oklahoma's All-American quarterback was injured and had to be carried off the field on a stretcher and was out for the rest of the game. When the second half started, Missouri seemed to have a different mindset. Even though they were still competing against the same Oklahoma defense that held them scoreless in the first half, they were able to score three times in the second half but eventually lost the game by a point, 21-20. What made the difference? Their "belief" they could win once the Oklahoma quarterback was out of the game. And the Oklahoma team more than likely believed that with their quarterback out of the game, they could lose…and they almost did.
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If a team is to be successful, the players and their coach must be bonded together and have excellent chemistry. But based on what I've observed, that doesn't seem to be the case with the Missouri State University Men's Basketball Coach Paul Lusk and his team. I don't think Coach Lusk honestly knows how to handle his team's emotions. Or how certain decisions he makes affect team morale. And the result? Good players leave the team.
According to the Springfield News-Leader: "When Missouri State officially announced the departure of juniors Chris Kendrix and Austin Ruder, it was pointed out that both have one season of eligibility remaining and have received their release from the Missouri State program. Kendrix, a 6-foot-5 guard from Willard, was named to the Missouri Valley Conference Most Improved Team as a sophomore, when he averaged nearly 28 minutes and 12.1 points per game. He was suspended for the first game of his junior year (for a violation of team rules) and when he returned, his playing time plummeted. He averaged only 13.7 minutes and 5.4 points per game."
One could interpret this as an indication that Coach Lusk is somebody who holds a grudge against a player. If not, he would have made sure Chris was put back into the rotation. But he didn't. Treating Chris the way he did had to impact other players on the team who where close friends of Chris. And it also could have affected how they performed for Coach Lusk. But did the News-Leader dig into the reasons Lusk wasn't playing Kendrix and write about what was going on behind the scenes? Not at all. And the reason is if they did, and uncovered some negative things, the sports reporter who wrote the story could lose access to the athletic department and to the team coaching staff. And if he loses access, he could lose his job.
When you have a team that doesn't like its coach, the team is faced with a dilemma. Do you sluff off and not play at your best and hope to lose the game hastening your coach's departure? Or do you play hard and try to win, knowing every game you win only entrenches the coach's positon with the fans and the athletic director who is responsible for his hire.
Here's how to turn a college program around almost instantly. Sign up the Number One prospect in his class, Michael Porter Jr., who also happens to be a McDonald All-American. Michael's father was recently added to the Mizzou coaching staff which is why Michael Junior decided to transfer from Washington. "I want to play for my dad," said Michael. "I trust him." Danny Manning played on a national championship team at Kansas University when he decided to join his father, who also was on the KU coaching staff. Michael's father's coaching background includes six years on the Missouri women's basketball staff – three as director of basketball operations and three more as an assistant coach. So he's not new to Missouri fans. Mizzou's new head coach Cuonzo Martin is a lucky guy. But I don't consider it luck that just as he takes over the reins of Mizzou basketball he has one of America's top talents join his team. This is the kind of thing that happens when you are happy and your life is in harmony. Which applies perfectly to Coach Martin.


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This comic is based on my own personal Nuzlocke run of Pokemon FireRed, starring an old character of mine from a (non-existent) Pokemon fanfic. While this story is based on the plot of the FireRed/LeafGreen games, I've inserted a few elements from Ken's original story to change things up. Hope you guys enjoy! :) Note: I'm way more active on deviantArt, so if I don't update for awhile, there's a good chance the page is already up over there~ http://www.yindragon.deviantart.com
Episode 19, Page 2
May 27th, 2014, 3:46 pm
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Police have released a statement on an altercation in Boston in which a man received a serious head injury.
Police and other emergency services rushed to the Brothertoft Road and Sidney Street in Boston following a call to an altercation which left a man with a serious head injury.
It happened at around 1.40am on Monday, December 25.
Reverend shocked after serious assault on doorstep of his church on Christmas Day
A 29-year-old man suffered a head injury and was rushed to Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham for treatment.
Police now say that six local people were arrested , two men and four women all in their 20s, but that they have since been released under police investigation.
Heroic woman crawls underneath smoking car to help driver after it ploughs into a house in North Hykeham
The area in Boston was cordoned off for scene of crime examination to take place.
Anyone who was in the area of Brothertoft Road and Sidney Street between 1am and 1.45am this morning and saw what happened is asked to call 101 quoting incident 33 of December 25.


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Media and Publications
Mining weekly online
In a Mining Weekly Online interview Arné Frandsen and Brian Gilbertson from Sedibelo Platinum Ltd discuss the adoption of the Kell Process as part of their strategy to reduce costs and environmental impact.
Mining weekly online
Keith Liddell explains the Kell Process to Mining Weekly Online and why the technology will change the way the mining industry thinks about processing.
Mine Africa - 06/06/2018
Zimbabwe's mining industry is emphatically open for business as one hundred and fifty-five participants learned at the first ever "Zimbabwe is Mining" seminar on June 6 in Toronto - the world's mining finance capital.
BusinessDay - 23/05/2017
Invention set to solve some platinum woes. This new technology to produce platinum group metals (PGMs) will be rolled out in SA and Zimbabwe, answering a demand for greater beneficiation of these precious and industrial metals and unshackling junior miners from the major companies.
Chronicle - 19/05/2017
On Wednesday the Government signed an agreement with an Australian company, Kelltech, to build a $300 million platinum refinery in the country. Kelltech will set up a joint venture company with Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation and local partner Golden Sparrow. Expected to begin next year, construction work is scheduled to take 24 months.
the Zimbabwe independent - 18/05/2017
ZIMBABWE plans to construct a 300 000 tonne platinum refining plant in a joint venture with an Australian-based firm Kelltech at an estimated cost of US$200 million, Mines Minister Walter Chidhakwa said on Wednesday
Chronicle - 18/05/2017
The Zimbabwean government yesterday signed an agreement with Australian company, Kelltech, for construction of a $300 million platinum refinery just about two months after Cabinet approved the project.
Miningmx - 17/05/2017
The Zimbabwean cabinet has today agreed to a proposal by South Africa's Pallinghurst Resources and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) that will lead to $500m in beneficiation investment which, at a single stroke, resolves more than a decade of regulatory uncertainty for foreign platinum miners operating in the country.
Mining weekly online - 6/04/2017
Pallinghust group platinum mine Sedibelo is now ready to implement a new technology that will send platinumprocessing costs hurtling down the cost curve. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer joins senior deputy editor Tracy Hancock in studio to talk over the significance of this development.
Miningmx - 2/04/2017
Pallinghurst Resources through its platinum investment Sedibelo Platinum Mine, together with Lifezone and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) are to press ahead with the commercial development of its Kell Platinum Beneficiation Technology that is expected to transform the platinum group metal (PGM) sector in southern Africa.
Mining weekly online - 31/03/2017
Years of diligent research and development have paid off for Pallinghust group platinum mine Sedibelo, which is now ready to implement an amazing new technology that will send platinum processing costs tumbling down the cost curve, use a fifth of the electricity currently needed for smelting and throw caution to the wind when it comes to mining chrome-containing platinum ore.
Mining weekly online - 15/03/2017
Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) divisional executive: mining and metals industries Abel Malinga enthuses about new platinum processing method that slashes electricity consumption by eliminating the power-guzzling smelting step in the processing of platinum-group metals (PGMs).


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Book Review Calendar: Do You Have One?
Here at Book, Line, and Sinker, I make a valiant attempt to review four or five books each month. My review books come from a variety of sources and to help me keep on track, I started using a calendar. (So high-tech, right? Are you disappointed!?!)
Now don't think for a red-hot minute that I'm using any of the electronic calendars available at my fingertips. Nope, it's a good old fashioned Sharpie marker and paper calendar for this technical savant.
Yes, it's true. This is an actual photograph of book review schedule for May and June 2009, complete with scribble-outs and various notes on a camera I wanted for my birthday.
My last post had something to do with guilt over TBRs and one blogger, SuziQ Oregon, amused me to no end with her comment about her TBR Spreadsheet. It sounds way more organized than my feeble attempt to keep things straight over here.
So, how do you keep your book reviews organized, or do you bother? If you commit to reviewing books for publishers, publicists, or authors, do you just jot it down on your hand or do you have a fancy spreadsheet? Spill the beans!
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At 2009.07.27 18:43, Jen - Devourer of Books said:
I do two things. First, I put review AND library copies on a Google spreadsheet with their due dates so I don't completely forget anything or rack up big fines. Then I also put reviews onto my Google calendar so I can see how things are mapping out.
At 2009.07.27 19:45, bermudaonion said:
I have a datebook to keep track of dates that I've obligated myself too and a spreadsheet to keep track of my inventory, for lack of a better word. I'm all for whatever works.
At 2009.07.27 19:56, Barbara said:
Unfortunately, I'm not that organized which is why I have about 4 reviews – for other sites, mind you – that I have to do. I finally gave up trying to review every single book I read. If I did that, I'd do nothing but read and review! I just keep mine in a stack I ignore.
At 2009.07.27 20:28, Care said:
I have a very simple formula: I read a book, then I review it. (I rarely accept anything for review so I'm only beholden to ME.)
At 2009.07.27 22:48, Kathleen said:
I'm still new at this so I've been reading a book and then reviewing it. But suddenly I find myself two books behind so I think some kind of organization system would help!
At 2009.07.27 23:56, claire said:
I don't keep a calendar for reviews as my blog isn't exactly a review blog but a journal. I only write as I go along. When I've read something, I write about it that day or the next, doesn't have to be a review, just a note that it's what I've been reading is fine.
At 2009.07.28 02:46, bybee said:
When I get to the end of a month, I tell myself it's time to review what I've read. Sometimes I drag my feet on this (like now) and sometimes I jump ahead & end up only having to do links in that end of the month review post.
Now I want a calendar. Jealous of you.
At 2009.07.28 05:58, vivienne said:
I just read a book and review it. I like to have two book reviews a week, so I will alternate larger books with smaller ones to fit with my own demands. I don't review for anyone anymore as it was just too much pressure.
At 2009.07.28 06:19, kay said:
I'm not that organized, either! It's true that I don't review a lot of books for book tours, so mostly it's when I "feel like it", but I try to do at least 2 or 3 every week. Your calendars are cute though! 🙂 I've always loved calendars and board on which you can write with sharpies!
At 2009.07.28 08:02, sagustocox said:
wow, I am an ad-hoc kind of gal. Tours go into the pocket calendar, but that's about it. I plan to work on an inventory of books someday!
At 2009.07.28 08:56, Megan said:
A calendar! Huh. Is it pathetic that, um, that never even occurred to me?!
I have a shelf in my room with all of the books I've been sent for review, and I take little sticky notes and write the date by which I've promised to review them (along with any notes about needing to send the publicist a link, or when it's actually being published, etc.). Then I just kind of keep all that in my head… which is probably a bad idea. Maybe that's why I'm stressed so easily!
At 2009.07.28 12:19, SuziQoregon said:
Don't keep a calendar because I rarely do review books, so there's no need. I do have a page in my TPR spreadsheet that has an everchanging 'read next' list of the next 5 or 6 books I'd like to read. I never feel locked into that, though. With a blog named "Whimpulsive" what else would you expect? 😉
At 2009.07.28 12:45, Meghan said:
I keep a google calendar with all of my blog tour books in it. There generally aren't many, so it doesn't feel too overwhelming. If there is something important that I also must read, or if I've promised a review by a certain date, I'll stick it on there also, but mostly I go by the dates on the covers if I haven't been directly in contact with someone.
I've never been one to write out dates on physical calendars in the first place! Mostly I get them for the pictures. 😉 I had a friend in middle school who wrote everything on her calendar and it perplexed me a little because I had totally never thought to do that with calendars. Isn't that sad? LOL.
At 2009.07.28 13:17, Amy Reads Good Books said:
Love your calendar. How cute! I'm still at the "read a book and reiveiw it" stage. Since I try to review two a week, it's working pretty well.
At 2009.07.28 17:44, Belle said:
I really hate being obligated to review a book by a certain date, but on the odd occasion when I do agree to participate in a book blog tour, I use Google Calendar, which has a handy dandy email reminder feature. On the whole, though, I much prefer doing reviews by the seat of my pants. Which kind of explains why I have a stack of already-read books waiting for reviews.
I just love visiting here – you always ask the most interesting questions!
At 2009.07.28 17:56, Lisa said:
I don't review books for anyone but me so I don't have dates to keep in mind. I do aim to do one review a week, but it's not scheduled. I have a little weekly to do pad that update throughout the week. I often reuse it for two weeks so you can see last weeks unfinished stuff on it. I'll make a tentative idea of what I want to blog for each day, but I rarely keep to it.
Also, your calendar would KILL me for ending at Mm.
At 2009.07.28 20:38, Ti said:
I have a bookshelf on Goodreads titled "TBR Pronto". I just add them to the shelf and put the info I need in notes and I am good to go.
At 2009.07.28 23:37, Marg said:
I keep a spreadsheet that gives me due dates of library books, when reading challenges are meant to be finished by and which books I am thinking of reading for it, and dates that I have to have things ready for. Most of the time it works for me but every now and again I miss something.
At 2009.07.29 07:07, Jessica said:
I have a calendar similiar to yours. Helps me keep track of the posts for the book club I am running at my blog.
At 2009.07.30 20:21, Jenners said:
Want to know my system? When I am done reading a book, I put it in a pile and then pull the book on the top off to review it. I usually write my reviews on the weekends and post at least one a week. If I have a commitment (review copy or something), I'll just make sure it is on top of the pile. Now don't you feel better????
At 2009.08.01 06:58, Beth F said:
I write tours and promised dates on my calendar and the rest of the pile is some kind of organized chaos…. okay, full chaos. I need to get organized.
At 2009.08.02 08:24, Kaye said:
I use the calendar at Microsoft works and that works for me! As soon as I sign up for a tour or a review book, I start the post and then schedule it for the date so I can see how things are looking for the month just by hitting edit posts.


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Last weekend my wife and I were walking along Santa Monica's 3rd Street Promenade and we happened across a fine new group busking out on the street calling themselves The Buffalo Skinners. They played a raucous, Levon Helm-inspired version of "Blue Yodel No. 1 (T for Texas)" and as they finished the song I overheard a woman reciting the lyrics back to her husband with a chuckle – "T for Texas, T for Tennessee. T for Thelma, that gal who made a wreck out of me." I gathered from her amusement that she was only hearing those lyrics for the first time. But that funny little number was first recorded at the Victor Studios in Camden, New Jersey in 1927 by Jimmie Rodgers, The Singing Brakeman.
Since his untimely death at the age of 35, the brief but remarkable recording career of Jimmie Rodgers has earned him the title, The Father of Country Music. Indeed, Rodgers could be the prototype of the modern country superstar. The Singing Brakeman was big in his day – really big, selling a half million copies of "Blue Yodel No. 1 (T for Texas)", touring with Will Rogers, and starring in a motion picture short. And he did it all with the kind of plainspoken sincerity that people have always admired in great country singers. Pete Seeger once recalled a man in a Montana saloon saying to him of Jimmie Rodgers – "Everything he sings is true." Seeger called this "the highest praise a folksinger could ever have.* "
Rodgers suffered with tuberculosis (TB) for the last six years of his life and succumbed to the disease on Saturday, May 26, 1933. Last Saturday, March 24, was World TB Day – an international day of recognition for a disease which continues to claim millions of lives around the globe. Jimmie Rodgers wrote about his illness in the songs "The TB Blues" and "Whippin' that old TB." In the spirit of my post on coal mining songs, I wanted to communicate to you, reader, that while some songs grow older, their stories remain as contemporary as ever.
You can read some figures on the current state of TB at The Lancet. Among them include the startling fact that approximately 1.45 million people died of the disease in 2010. Drug resistance continues to hamper treatment and control efforts but, there has been a decrease in incidence and there is a new goal to see that no children die of tuberculosis by 2015. Such a goal may seem improbable, but so was the life and legacy of Jimmie Rodgers.
You can learn more about TB control at home and abroad from the Center for Disease Control (CDC). And be sure to learn yourself up a few Jimmie Rodgers songs. If country music, to quote Harlan Howard, "is three chords and the truth" than "The TB Blues" is as country as it comes.
Below are a couple of clips of Jimmie Rodgers hits, including "The TB Blues" and "Blue Yodel No. 1 (T for Texas)." For a complete listing of tracks by The Singing Brakemen, click here. For a listing with writing credits, click here.
*This episode is recounted in Bill C. Malone's excellent new biography of Mike Seeger, Music from the True Vine: Mike Seeger's Life and Musical Journey.


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Almost 1,000 runs were scored on Uni No. 1 Oval over the weekend as Sydney Uni's 1st Grade side set up a strong position in their Round 3 clash with Manly, and the Poidevin-Gray Shield team secured a nail-biting victory over Bankstown.
1st Grade:
Following two strong batting performances from Uni in the opening rounds, skipper Nick Larkin wasted no time in winning the toss and electing to bat, and with great reason.
Larkin together with the perennial Greg Mail strode to the crease and almost five hours later had written their names into the record books with a 337 run opening wicket partnership.
Mail dominated early to scorch his way to 179 runs before Larkin took the honours with his first double-century in 1st Grade, finishing unbeaten on 206 when he decided to declare the innings closed at 1-424.
The partnership was a record 1st-wicket partnership in Sydney Grade Cricket, whilst falling short of the all-time Club 1st wicket record of 348 runs set in 1888-89, and the all-time Club record partnership of 390* (2nd wicket) between Mail and Matthew Phelps.
Ryan Carters joined the party with 36no to help lift the score above 400.
The declaration leaving Manly with a tricky nine overs to face in fading light, Tim Ley getting a vital breakthrough before stumps were called. Manly will resume next weekend on 1-4.
Click here to view the CNSW story.
2nd Grade:
A similar story was written for our second grade side, unfortunately in reverse, as our bowlers toiled hard all day to restrict Manly to 6-324 from their 97 overs on a batsmen friendly Mike Pawley Oval.
Off-spinner, Liam Whitaker (3-74 from 22 overs), and medium-pacer, Jono Craig-Dobson (2-95 from 23 overs) were the only Uni bowlers to claim wickets.
A big chase lies ahead, but with the likes of skipper Dave Miller, last start centurion, James Larkin, brother Ben Larkin and 1st Grade keeper Ben Trevor-Jones all capable of batting long periods, anything is possible.
3rd Grade:
Another poor batting performance has left Uni's 3rd Grade side in a tight spot at the end of day 1, falling for 166 in 52.3 overs before closing with Manly on 2-106 after 25 overs.
For Uni, youngster Kevin Jacob (42) was strong opening the batting, and with six scores between 10 and 26, Uni batsmen will rue lost opportunities to convert starts into decent scores.
Xavier Frawley and Lewis McMahon claimed a wicket each, but more will be needed from the entire bowling group to come from behind to claim the points.
4th Grade:
Stand-in skipper, James Crowley (92) set the tone for the Uni batsmen to set an imposing 284 runs against Manly at Graham Reserve. He was well supported by teenage keeper-batsman Cristian Lorenzato (77), Vince Umbers (37) and Brodie Frost (33).
Manly were 0-9 after a short 3 over burst from the Uni bowlers.
5th Grade:
Uni's 5th Grade side had a tough day at Camperdown, but a 96-run 8th wicket partnership between Aiden Peek (63) and Jarrod Morley (33) helped post a competitive total of 213 runs after falling to 7-98.
Alex Bell (32), Brayden Dilley (18) and Murray Miles (12no) were the only other batters to reach double figures.
Manly will resume on 0-25.
Metro Cup:
A young side again took the field and fought admirably in tough conditions to hold Blacktown to 4-294 (dec) from only 50 overs. Natesh Yoganand was the pick of the bowlers to claim 2-60.
The Uni openers held firm through the final 25 overs of the day to remain unbeaten on 0-50 and with a full day to bat.
Poidevin-Gray Shield:
The opening round of the PGs season was always going to be a tough one up against the powerhouse Bankstown club, but two months of heavy preparation paid off in the crunch to see Uni home in a tight affair.
Uni set a terrific platform for a big score through seven innings' of 19 runs or more, but with Charlie Litchfield top-scoring with 56, no-one took the next step to ensure what should have been a 280+ total, eventually held to 9-258 from their 50 overs.
The lack of one batsmen going on with it looked set to haunt the Uni side as Bankstown comfortably reached 1-150, but the Uni side was able to take crucial wickets when it mattered and kept the scoring rate in check.
With pre-season tours to Brisbane, Perth and Sri Lanka under their belts, the young Uni side were battle hardened and stood up when it counted. Dugald Holloway (3-50 from 10 overs), Kieran Tate (2-50 from 10 overs), Devlin Malone (2-59 from 10 overs) and Kieran Elley (1-51 from 10 overs) hit their lengths at the end of the innings and restricted Bankstown to 9-255 runs from their 50 overs.
A promising start from the PGs lads who after two disappointing seasons are hungry to prove their worth in this tournament. They take on Sutherland at Glenn McGrath Oval on 6th November in their next match.


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Once, I took this stupid test on Facebook called "song of your life".
"Viva la Vida" was the answer.
Like every other music freak I knew the lyrics and then I put some thought to it only to realize that the lyrics had no relevance with my life.
If somebody asked your describe your life in one song, what would it be?
For me, the song of one's life is a song that brings the happiest memories, not because for who would want a song for their sad endings but for the fact that cherishing the happy memories while moving on making new ones is what makes us learn and grow and that's what makes us who we are.
When I think about the songs that can sum up some of the major events of my life, my graduation from school, my college days and my graduation from college the only song that comes into my mind is Time of your Life by Green Day. No song, I've ever come across that suits better to the farewell setup.
For some the song of their life is a song that inspires them to have new experiences or to fight against what they have suffered and come out of their closet. (Then song for when my thesis ended was "Dog Days are over" by Florence and The Machine)
Not every day is a day that you feel nostalgic or feel determined or sad; when emotions change, the song of the life changes. Every day is a new day and every hour has a new song to fall in love with.
If you think about it, they made songs for every aspect, emotion, situations of life. The thought is astonishingly scary.
When it rains, Umbrella.
When it's sunny, Pocketful of Sunshine.
Well, I don't think that I can ever find the song of my life but if I did, would I enjoy it? Nah! For my mood changes with songs and songs change my mood. That song may or may not be my favorite song. It may or may not talk about my achievements, heights or lows of life. It may or may not remind me the love of my life. But what it surely does is effect my environment.
Here is to, all the songs that give a background score to whatever situations we are in our life.Here is to all the people who make music for all kinds of souls, to lighten and brighten up our day. YOUR SONGS MAKE MY DAY.
Now all I need to do is find a song for this moment, when I hit publish.


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Zac Efron has shared the first photo of himself in character as serial killer Ted Bundy.
The Hollywood star has taken on his most challenging role yet for new movie 'Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile'.
Ted Bundy was executed in 1989 after confessing to brutally murdering over 30 people over the course of at least four years in the mid-to-late-1970s.
Taking to Twitter, Zac shared an image of him as the serial killer and captioned it, "Meet Ted. #BehindTheScenes."
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Lily Collins will star as Ted Bundy's long-term girlfriend Elizabeth Kloepfer in the upcoming biopic, and it's believed that the script, written by Michael Werwie, will explore the crimes of the killer through the eyes of Ted's girlfriend.
After years of living in denial, Elizabeth eventually turned Ted into the police, but she only discovered the true extent of his crimes when he began talking about them close to the time of his legally-ordered execution.
Last night, Lily also shared the first look at her in character as Elizabeth Kloepfer.
The thriller will be directed by Academy Award and Primetime Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker Joe Berlinger.
John Malkovich will also star as Judge Edward Cowart, who presided over Ted's trial in Florida and sentenced him to death in 1979.


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With a body like hers, it's not surprising model Demi Rose Mawby has no qualms about stripping off for the cameras. But this time the 22-year-old beauty decided to do away with her bikini bottoms completely – bravely baring all for a raunchy shoot that could give the Kardashians a run for their money.
Posing on the shores of a salt lake in Cape Verde, Demi looked the picture of perfection as she lay across the sand, using nothing but her hands to hide her famous assets.
The Birmingham-born model was already staying on the island of Sal to DJ an exclusive party at Bikini Beach Club, and managed to fit in this sultry photo shoot.
With her wet look hair and smoky eyes, she oozed confidence as she pouted for the camera. The resulting saucy snaps emerge just days after she was seen filming a music video with rising star DJ Tom Zanetti aboard a yacht in Formentura.
Demi has caused quite a stir since she first started posting sexy selfies on Instagram at the age of 18. It was only a matter of time before she was snapped up by top US modelling agency, Taz's Angels, in 2015. She's now amassed an impressive social following that stands at a whopping 4.9m followers.
Speaking to the Sun about her meteoric rise to fame, Demi said: "In school I was quite popular on MySpace and that kind of followed on to Instagram. It was really weird when people started recognising me and stuff on the street. I just got used to it."
Although the social media sensation was forced to cover up at the end of her shoot in a gothic, black kaftan, she still looked phenomenal. If only we could all look so good skinny dipping.


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Bringing your family
If you choose to bring your spouse and/or children to Stockholm, there are a few things to think about.
Should your spouse wish to continue his or her career in Stockholm, there are a number of established agencies to approach. For more information see the Find a job-section.
Learn Swedish – cost-free
Please note that Swedes are happy to speak English, but it could be hard to find a job if you don't speak Swedish. There's a cost-free course in Swedish for non-Swedes called SFI (Svenska För Invandrare or Swedish For Immigrants). We recommend you to contact SFI as soon as possible. Also see SIFA (Stockholm Intense Swedish for Academics) and Stockholm Academic Forum.
A very family friendly city
Stockholm is an excellent place to be a parent (or a child). To prove this point, the Swedish Institute has put together a list of "10 things that make Sweden family-friendly".
Good to know
Children (like adults) need Personal identity numbers.
Work and residence permits for family members
EU/EEA citizens
Family members who are EU/EEA citizens can move to Stockholm without applying for any permit, but if you have family who are citizens of a country outside of the EU, they need to apply for a residence card. In order for your family to be granted residence cards you must be able to demonstrate that you can support yourself in Sweden through work, studies or with sufficient means.
For more information, please visit the website of the Swedish Migration Agency.
Non-EU citizens
If you obtain a permit to work in Stockholm, residence permits can be granted to members of your family for the same period of time. If you receive a permit for at least six months, members of your family can also obtain work permits.
If you have family who are citizens of a country outside of the EU, they need to apply for a residence card. In order for your family to be granted residence cards you must be able to demonstrate that you can support yourself in Sweden through work, studies or with sufficient means.
Family ties include spouses, common-law spouses, registered partners and unmarried children of you or your partner who are under 21.
For more information about the application process, please go to the website of the Swedish Migration Agency.
Childcare and schools
Childcare services are available for all children from one year of age, provided they have a Swedish personal identity number. Parents pay a fee linked to the family's income and the child's attendance. Contact your local municipality (kommun) for more information.
Almost all six-year-olds attend voluntary preschool classes. Between ages 7-16, children go to compulsory comprehensive school. After completing the ninth grade, 90 % continue with a three-year upper secondary school (gymnasium) with most programs leading to a vocational diploma and to qualifications for studies at a university or university college (högskola). All education provided by the state is free.
Contact your local municipality (kommun) or 'stadsdelsförvaltning' in Stockholm for more information about schools with other language profiles.
International schools in Stockholm
Stockholm has a number of international schools. Grow Internationals has gathered useful information and put together a list of international schools in Stockholm.
Parental leave
Sweden has one of the most generous parent leave (föräldraledighet) systems in the world. Parents are granted 480 days of leave per child, and 420 of these days are paid at a rate of 80% of your salary up to a limit of SEK 910 a day.
To qualify for basic benefits (180 SEK a day for 480 days) you need to be a legal resident of Sweden. It's not your employer who covers the cost of your parent leave benefit but the Swedish Social Insurance Agency (Försäkringskassan).
Försäkringskassan offers more information on Parental leave.
Language you should be aware of:
Parental leave = föräldraledighet
Maternity leave = mammaledighet
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Tuesday, November 3, 2009
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it still looks the best on agnes for sureReplyDelete
Yeah, I'm not sure I'd do it to myself, but it does look pretty chic on some of these girls. I guess you need the right face (shape) to sport it...ReplyDelete
Great blog by the way :)
It's a great haircut for gorgeous girls! Not for me though :-P xxoxoxoxoReplyDelete
Ooops, sorry I forgot to answer your question. I didn't really dress up for Halloween..I just wore a black dress. Next year, I will be! xxoxooxxoxoReplyDelete
These ladies are definitely rocking the short hair style...thanks for dropping by my blog hun. I dressed as a pink pirate for Halloween, yay!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 4, 2009 at 2:14 PM
Love this style. Not on me, of course!ReplyDelete
Yeah I guess the verdict is.. looks great on those girls who can rock it... but maybe not in the real world. Did you see Posh's new hair-do?ReplyDelete
I LOVE it. I think she looks fab! And I could totally steal that!
Neeny: oooh it is cute! it's way less harsh than her pixie cut or pob. Do you think she got extensions? I thought it was very short quite recently....ReplyDelete
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Have you heard of Wasan? It's a quaint little Japanese restaurant in the East Village on East 4th Street, between 2nd and 1st Avenue. It's also wonderful and amazing, and a restaurant you should know about. It's a gem, a treasure, serving fabulous and unique Japanese fare, and you should dine here soon.
I went a few weeks ago with my family and was blown away with the perfectly executed dishes. Every dish we had was fabulous. From foie gras sushi, to shrimp buns, my taste buds were in complete happiness. Any dish offered with eel at Wasan is extraordinary, same with any dish that utilizes sea urchin.
For all you shrimp tempura fans, you need to order the dish at Wasan. It comes in two styles; "traditional" and with a "tortilla crust". That's right, coated with tortilla chips. Both are amazing, and the best you'll ever have.
Short rib will melt in your mouth, as will sashimi.
At the end of your meal at Wasan you will receive a smoked tea, that is unique, delicious, fascinating, and downright amazing, just like Wasan. So next time you are hungry, and looking to go out for dinner, head to Wasan. It's one of the best Japanese restaurants in NYC.
108 E. 4th St. (bet. 2nd and 1st)
New York, NY 10003