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Monday, January 18, 2010
Cursing the . . .
4 comments:
- Susan at Stony River said...
The video won't work for me thanks to my poky connection, but I can sure sympathise with the aging (pardon me, changing!) eyesight. I've always had lousy distance vision, and now in my forties they're starting to correct themselves -- but of course nobody told my glasses LOL. ARGH.
- January 18, 2010 at 4:35 PM
- SouthLakesMom said...
Susan, the video is about a young man who was born without eyes and with a genetic condition that prevents him from straightening his limbs, so he is in a wheelchair. Yet, at age 9 months he started playing piano and has become an amazingly gifted musician. Now he is a member of the U of Louisville Marching Band! He plays and his dad pushes. A labor of love for dad, and when asked what disability meant to him, Patrick Hughes said, "nothing".
So . . . while my eyes don't see perfectly, they do see, and I'm SO, SO, SO grateful for that.
- January 18, 2010 at 4:59 PM
I've seen this before and it truly is inspirational. I had lasic for distance and have never ever regretted it. It worked like a charm. But the older I've gotten my close up is horrible so I wear glasses for that from Longs Drugs LOL. Oh ain't old age grand :)
- January 18, 2010 at 8:58 PM
- quilly said...
What an incredible video.
"The music of opportunity and the sound of potential."
Powerful stuff.
- January 19, 2010 at 1:23 AM


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Last Shabbat, we completed the book of Shmot with a description of God's descent upon the just completed Mishkan. It was, as the Ramban describes the culmination of our redemption from Egypt, and it was, as he explained the moment when God recreated Sinai through the service of the Mishkan.
Yet, it was also a moment of surprise - because, as the Torah describes, וְלֹא־יָכֹל מֹשֶׁה לָבוֹא אֶל־אֹהֶל מוֹעֵד - Moshe was unable to enter the Mishkan, to access that sacred space.
In fact, it was only this week - in the opening words of Vayikra that we learn that God invited Moshe in - ויקרא אל משה - that He called to Moshe and had him enter that holy place.
Why did God first block his entry only to invite him in at a later time?
According to Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch, the answer is because at first G-d wanted everyone to know that everyone shared equally in this new sacred venture and therefore, Moshe was not granted special access, any more than anyone else.
But then, later, after everyone shared in the glory of God's presence, ויקרא אל משה, God called Moshe, he brought him near and began the process of bringing sanctity and beauty into our midst.
In the coming weeks we will celebrate the seventieth anniversary of the miracle of the State of Israel, what we pray is a pathway towards the ultimate redemption and coming of the Messiah.
But first, we all must share in the rebuilding of the land, both those who merit living in the land and those who remain in the Diaspora and must advocate and educate for the land. Because, as Rav Tzvi Hirsh Kalischer taught us, redemption will not suddenly occur. Rather, we must do our part, prepare the land and the world and then, G-d will call the Messiah to gather the Jewish people and bring about a new era, just as He once called Moshe to enter into His Mishkan and bring an experience Sinai into their midst.

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There was a perfect storm of factors that led to Clueless becoming a full-fledged phenomenon in the summer of 1995 - the buzz surrounding up-and-comer Alicia Silverstone, a series of ads that ran on MTV that made the film impossible for its target demographic to ignore, and a subversive style of comedy that perfectly tapped into our mid-90s zeitgeist. It didn't just resuscitate the teen movie, it redefined it. So pop in your Rollin' with the Homies cassette and join the HDYR gang for a look back at this endlessly quotable gem.
Topics include: the project's origins as a TV series, alternate casting choices for a few of the lead roles, the details we can't believe we missed on our first viewing, how much we care about a group of characters that would be the villains in any other teen movie, the film's ties to Jane Austen's Emma and the trend of taking classic works of literature and placing them in a modern high school setting, our versions of being "that girl who fell down the stairs", and much much more!


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While Cody's wife Brandi, whom you know better as Eden Stiles, already posted a blog entry last week addressing rude fans who demanded Cody drop Stardust, the man himself has taken to his wife's blog to speak out on why he needed to do it.
You can read the post here and get your feels ready when he calls Dusty the Batman of their family, but we want to show you the most pertinent part: the reason why he decided to continue being Stardust.
A few days after we lost you, I was tasked with the unfortunate duty of going through your cellphone to find various numbers, so that we could invite them to the service. And there it was…
Your lock-screen.
It was a picture.
It was Stardust in a heated stare-down with The CW'S most valuable player Stephen "The Green Arrow" Amell.
"…finish what you start Kid…"
And thats why I sent you know who Monday. And I'm sure when he drew that first line of paint down his face, his throat rised and his eyes might of watered a bit. Leave it all out in the ring, my gift to you. And I know the man who secretly wanted to pit himself against Joe Frazier after Starrcade 84' would get a real kick out of this.
So Dad, I hope you like what happens next, and…I hope the fans do too. Like Paul told you, they're not marks…they're customers. You said about them in 1978 (after you took those rose-tinted shades off to let them know you were serious…I know you) "making you happy, makes my dreams fulfilled."
There you go, everyone. Even Dusty wants Stardust/Arrow to happen.
And to give you an idea of what's coming, Cody left this at the end of his open letter:
Take the coming month or so as my gift to him.


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FIFTY SIX DEGREES Whisky Pairing Dinner @ Tai Thong
I was at Tai Thong @ Imperial China, Subang Jaya last 2 week for FIFTY SIX DEGREES Whisky Pairing Dinner. We were served with a six course Chinese meal and all dishes were paired with FIFTY SIX DEGREES Whisky.
FIFTY SIX DEGREES Whisky, a new whisky brand in town. It is a Scotch blended whisky, consisting of single malts and a single-grain whisky, aged in American bourbon oak casks and finished in sherry casks. Distilled and blended in Scotland by Ian Macleod Distillers, and then shipped to Malaysia to be bottled.
More about FIFTY SIX DEGREES Whisky, please check out their
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3 Specialty Appetizers (龙虾三星盘)
Our first course was this stunningly presented appetizers featuring lobster with fresh fruit salad, sliced chicken with foie gras and almond and crab with roasted sesame sauce wrapped in egg roll.
The lobster salad was studded with fresh fruit such as apple, honeydew, strawberries and etc, tossed with creamy Italian Vanilla dressing. The lobster flesh was firm and sweet, well complemented by the fruits which provided a refreshing fruity end note to the overall bite.
My favourite among the three items would be the sliced chicken with foie gras and almond. Have a big bite of the chicken "sandwich" and let the multitude of flavors and textures work harmoniously in mouth, oh so yum~
Wrapped in egg roll, the crab meat, shredded coconut and fish roe seasoned with roasted sesame sauce was equally tantalizing with its pleasant nutty flavor.
Double Boiled Village Chicken Soup with Apricot Kernels and Snow Pear (雪梨南北杏炖鸡汤)
It was a satisfying soup, the essence of the ingredients such as village chicken, snow pear, dried fig and dried scallop encapsulated in the silky broth. Such a brilliant tummy and soul warmer for a rainy evening.
Spice Roasted Suckling Pig (葡国沙皮猪)
I always fan of suckling pig, the extremely crispy skin in beautiful golden hue is hard to resist. Needless to say, I had a few servings of this toothsome sinful indulgence.
Chilled Ambarella Juice Shooter served as the palate cleanser after the meaty course.
Yin Yang Estuary Tiger Grouper (鸳鸯龙虎斑)
Our next mains was elegantly presented with deep fried Tiger Grouper bone placed in the middle of the huge plate surrounded by fish fillet prepared in dual styles.
The first style was sauteed with XO sauce which successfully brought out the sweetness of the fish fillets, the accompanied celery and apple contribute a nice crunchy factors to the dish.
Another style was this grilled version with caramelized onion coated with sweet and savory sauce.
Braised Abalone, Sea Cucumber Stuffed with Tuna & Wonton (煎酿白丸参伴鲍鱼仔)
A luxurious medley of braised 14 head abalone, sea cucumber and wonton served along with baby bok choy. Swam in pool of savory thick gravy, the abalone was perfectly braised with good bite texture, not too hard or rubbery. The wonton on the other hand tasted lackluster and flavor was a tad too bland for my liking.
It was indeed an ingenious idea of filled tuna into the meat paste stuffing of the sea cucumber which added a distinctive hints of oceanic notes.
Chilled Layered Dessert with Mini Pumpkin Dumpling and Cheese Sweet Corn Bun (黑芝麻果冻拼金瓜仔伴磨菇包)
Chilled pudding with layers of black sesame, mango and fresh milk.
Mini pumpkin dumpling with sweet potato and cheese filing was served hot, I like the luscious and creamy filling which was not too sweet.
Crafted into a mushroom shape, the soft bun was filled with sweet corn filling. Nothing outstanding but they do provide an adequately sweet ending to the meal.
The guests were well entertained by the appealing 3 piece band throughout the dinner.
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Without a doubt one of our favorite styles of the 2019 collection, The Virginie Fur has all the style one would want from a ski jacket. A cropped look with tight fit waistband around the body gives a unique flare, and when paired with a Toni Sailer stretch pant the look is stunning. Real fox fur around the hood along with various inner pockets and a soft quilted lining inside complete this beautiful ski jacket.
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- Waterproof 10.000mm
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- Olympic Jet 3 layers including a 20.000/20.000 membrane
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- Detachable hood with drawstring adjustment with detachable tone/tone bluefox fur collar.
- Velcro wrist adjustment with embossed logo
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- Quilted lining in body and sleeves
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4 signs it's time for a brand refresh
I am one of those business owners who is always feeling the pull of trying something new with my visual branding. I want to try a great font I found, test a new color hue, or do an experimental layout. Now, I realize that this is impractical because I know the value of a strong, consistent brand, and changing things up all the time is usually detrimental to this value.
However, sometimes it is a good idea as a business owner to take a deep look at your visual brand and see if you might need a redesign or a refresh. Are you making the right impact on potential customers, clients, or readers? Do you feel proud of the website you send people to? Perhaps you may only need to simplify your design. If you're uncertain, here are four signs you may want to consider a brand refresh:
1) Your original design was DIY, and you want to go pro. When you're first starting out, it can be a big money saver to work on your design yourself. This can get you by for awhile, but once your audience grows and you narrow into your niche and focus, it can be a great idea to get your visual identity done professionally. One big reason is that it is hardest to design for yourself and having that outside perspective is key. And obviously, a designer will know all the nuances of designing a brand that can really take you to the next level for your customers.
2) You are consistently attracting the wrong type of client. Do you get lots of inquiries from less-than-dream clients? Do you have people who are interested but you aren't in their price range? These are just a few of the signs that your visual brand may not be communicating the right message, or you might not appear professional enough. You can start by really narrowing in on who that target audience is and from there build a refreshed brand that better attracts those dream people. Design is all about communication and clarity, and if you aren't exhibiting this in your brand materials, it might be time to look at it again!
3) Your brand materials are all over the place instead of cohesive. This happens most often when everything is created in isolation without considering the bigger visual picture of your brand. Maybe you did your logo yourself, then had an intern work on social media profile images for you, then had an artist create some cool images for your Instagram. While each may be interesting in isolation, they aren't helping to tell your brand story. Regrouping to take the elements of your branding that make sense and applying them across all your channels will help create that desirable consistency and clear message to your audience.
4) You've made a big change in your business. Sometimes a business refines its offerings, partners up with another business, or changes focus all together. An easy way to communicate this to your audience is with a refresh of an existing brand or development of a new brand. You can use elements of the old but restructure it to better reflect the new venture. When people see that updated look, they'll know something exciting is going on.
Your visual identity is how you show your customers that you are a good fit at the first glance. Make them want to keep getting to know your business and all it has to offer!
PS If you'd like help with a brand refresh (or start from scratch!), I'd love to hear all about your project - simply get in touch.


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California Homicide Suspect Arrested In Las Vegas
Reported by KNTV.com
Jovan Meeks, 21, a fugitive wanted in California by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office was arrested in Las Vegas by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's S.W.A.T. Unit and the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force.
U.S. Marshals developed information that Meeks fled to Las Vegas and he was arrested in the vicinity of Carey Avenue and Nellis Boulevard. Meeks was booked into the Clark County Detention Center pending his extradition to California.
District of Nevada U.S. Marshal Christopher Hoye stated, "This is yet another example of how our joint agency efforts are apprehending fugitives who think they can hide in the valley.
Homicide Investigators have completed numerous interviews and processed the evidence related to the April 16 shooting that left a Highland couple dead at the Parc Mountain View Apartments. On Friday, April 22, 2016 Investigators identified Jovan Meeks, 21, of San Bernardino as the shooter in this murder. They have obtained an arrest warrant for Meeks with a bail amount of $2,000,000.
Homicide investigators pursued numerous leads and conducted several interviews. On April 22, they identified Meeks as the shooter, seeking an arrest warrant with a bail set at $2 million.
Meeks was traced to Las Vegas, Nevada, arrested on Thursday, June 23.
Meeks had been taken into custody near East Carey Avenue and North Nellis Boulevard by Las Vegas Metro's SWAT unit, along with a U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force.
He was being held in Clark County awaiting extradition to San Bernardino County to face charges.
California attempted murder suspect arrested in Las Vegas
Reported by MARVIN CLEMONS of News3LV
Cordell Jennings, 30, a fugitive wanted by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office, was arrested June 16, 2016, Thursday afternoon by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force.
Jennings and two other suspects are allegedly connected to the shooting of a woman outside of Skate Express in Chino, Calif.
Information was received that Jennings fled to Las Vegas. He was arrested near Martin Luther King Boulevard and Lake Mead Boulevard. He was booked into the Clark County Detention Center pending extradition to California.
Nevada FIST is a permanent task force that brings together the resources and expertise of state, local and federal agencies in a coordinated effort to arrest dangerous and violent fugitives. Nevada FIST is led by the U.S. marshals and is comprised of deputy U.S. marshals and law enforcement officers from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the Nevada Department of Public Safety and the Henderson Police Department.
Recent Article: Las Vegas Shooting Arrests 2016
U.S. Marshals arrest murder suspect in Las Vegas
Video URL: https://youtu.be/hBlVNbB49S4
Reported by KTNV Staff of KNTV.com
Cepada Hilton, 34, a fugitive wanted in Georgia by the Atlanta Police Department was arrested May 3 in Las Vegas by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force.
A warrant was issued charging Hilton with murder. The charges stem from an incident in which Hilton allegedly shot a man during a verbal altercation causing his death.
U.S. Marshals developed information that Hilton fled to Las Vegas and he was arrested in the vicinity of Paradise Road and Desert Inn Road.
He was booked into the Clark County Detention Center pending his extradition to Georgia.
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How To Build a Review Generation Strategy
Good news travels fast. Bad news? Even faster.
The same goes for online reviews. With review sites like Google+ and Yelp, potential customers have access to an unfiltered list of customers' past experiences with your business.
In our last post, we covered the importance of social proof when it comes to a customer's buying journey.
Generating positive reviews for your business is critical to building and maintaining your reputation, particularly in a field where your techs are face to face with your customers every day. Trust is a bigger factor for in-home services than for many other industries, and highlighting your positive interactions can go a long way with skeptical buyers.
If you're thinking that online reviews are for the birds, consider the following:
- 92% of consumers regularly read online reviews before making a purchase
- 40% of consumers form an opinion after reading 1-3 reviews
- Star rating is the most important factor consumers use to judge a business
With so many of your potential customers seeking the social proof that unbiased reviews can bring, you're doing yourself and your business a disservice by leaving it to chance.
Whether your business has already acquired a number of positive reviews or you're starting from the ground up, your off-season is the best time to develop a review generation strategy for your local service business.
Who Should You Ask?
In an ideal world, your happiest and most loyal customers would be freely offering up kind reviews for your business to friends, family, and the internet. In reality, most consumers won't go out of their way to review their lawn care or pest control company unless something goes wrong.
When your team asks customers in person, they likely use their judgment in deciding which customers to ask and which ones to skip. Are you taking that approach with your email communication?
Pre-screening customers with an internal survey before following up for a public review gives you the chance to collect useful feedback from customers - a 1-star rating is an opportunity to fix a customer relationship before it's too late, and a 5-star rating is a chance to ask satisfied customers to take the next step.
Our ReviewBoost feature was designed with that in mind – making it easy to collect customer feedback and immediately offering your happiest customers the option to take the next step and post their reviews in public.
When Should You Ask?
A good review is a good review, but timing your review generation efforts strategically can maximize the impact they have on your business.
Some business owners fall into the trap of saving a big review push for the end of the year or the end of their season. Psychologically, your customers are more likely to feel overwhelmed and less likely to act when they're asked to review your performance over the course of the full year. Waiting can also result in lower review scores, allowing customers to average out all the times you blew them away with any times that your customer service might have fallen short.
There's also an SEO drawback to rushing into review generation all at once. Search engines assign greater value to companies that bring in a regular volume of positive reviews. Twenty new reviews in a single day can be deemed spammy by Google if your business usually only brings in one or two reviews per month.
Instead, consider setting up a schedule that asks customers for feedback quarterly, preferably within a week or two of their most recent service. This reaches customers while their memory is still fresh and allows you to ask about a single experience, reducing the likelihood that an old mishap will come back to haunt you.
Don't forget to mind your seasonality. Homeowners may not be as inclined to share a kind word about your lawn care services in mid-August, when a summer of harsh sunshine and mowing have rendered their lawn a little dry and crispy.
What Will Motivate Customers to Review You?
There's no better way to get reviews than by asking in person; in fact, at least 50% of customers say they will leave a review for a business if they are asked to.
Studies have also shown that a customer is more likely to leave a review if:
- They are asked by someone they've formed a personal connection with
- They are given clear instructions on where or how to leave a review
- There is a reward on the line
Rewarding customers for their review can go a long way in sweetening the deal, but as a rule, companies are not allowed to incentivize positive reviews; meaning the way that you ask is critical. Violating the review policies set forth by Google or Yelp can result in penalties that could seriously impact your search rankings.
Whether you're asking face to face or via email, it's important not to offer or imply any sort of reward in exchange for a good review. Your "$5 off next service" or "entry to win a free aeration treatment" are fine, as long as they aren't conditional.
One way around this is to turn it on its head and reward your service technicians instead! Despite the theory people often act in their own self-interest, most humans are also extremely motivated to do something that will help someone else when we are asked.
Having a technician end a treatment with, "If you had a good experience, please consider leaving us a Google+ review. If you include my name, the company will give me a $10 tip," can be surprisingly effective.
Not only does this encourage your technicians to ask customers for reviews, but it gives your customers a free way to tip their technician for doing a good job!
Where Will Your Reviews Count The Most?
Simply asking your customers to leave a review is not enough. Are you pointing your reviewers to the channels where they'll make the biggest impact?
According to research by BrightLocal, on average 20% of consumers only look at one review site before making a decision. 60% look at two or three different review sites before making a decision. 63% of consumers use a search engine like Google or Bing to find online reviews, rather than directly looking on a review site, meaning search visibility plays a role as well.
In other words, there are a number of options, and there's no one-size-fits all formula.
Because Google remains the most widely used search engine, and because Google+ reviews are eligible to show on the search engine results page, cutting out a step for the customer and making it easy for them to start forming an opinion, we typically recommend this as the first line when it comes to review generation.
Other review platforms with high searchability that consumers regularly look to for reviews are Yelp and Facebook. Platforms like Angie's List and the Better Business Bureau are also important to small businesses within service-based industries.
To prioritize where you should spend your review generation efforts, take a look at:
- Your current review profile on each site. How many reviews do you have total? How many recent reviews? Were these all reviews you asked for, or did some of them happen organically? Are there recent negative reviews?
- Your competitors' review profiles. Are you vastly outnumbered on a specific platform?
- Your referral traffic. Before you invest a lot of energy pursuing reviews on a platform, make sure it's worth your time. Google Analytics can tell you a lot about where your website traffic is coming from; and while it can be difficult to tie down ROI because these visits may not immediately lead to conversion, it can give you a good idea of which platforms your visitors are already looking at.
Close The Loop
Do you recognize customers who have risen to the occasion?
Show your five-star customers that you appreciate their kind review by responding.
Show your three- and four-star customers that you're taking their feedback seriously and look forward to improving next time by responding.
And show your one- and two-star customers that you're accountable by… you guessed it - responding!
Rest assured, a bad review won't sink you. Even two or three bad reviews won't sink you. In fact, studies have shown that customers are even more distrustful of a business if it only has positive reviews.
A bad review is inevitable for most businesses; and when an unhappy customer chooses to publicly air their grievances, it gives the rest of your customers a front row view of how your company addresses conflict and feedback.
We always advise our clients to do their conflict resolution offline. Call your customer, listen to their complaints, apologize, and offer a solution. In some instances, a customer will realize the error of their ways or take your apology to heart and change their review.
Even if you can't salvage the relationship with this unhappy customer, your public response is what current customers may refer back to, and it's something that prospective customers will see – so make it count!
Take Advantage of Your Off Season
We know, we know - as a business owner, your off season isn't really "off." You're squeezing the last dollar out of the warm weather, cycling out your seasonal employees, and reviewing your sales strategy for the year ahead. But all of that work will be for naught if your customers aren't spreading the good word about your good work.
Use this time to take stock of that work and make sure it's worthy of the reviews you're after. You can't just buy the attention of your audience. You have to earn it. Are your techs focusing on the big picture when they provide service to your customers? Are they trained or refreshed on industry and company standards? Make sure your house is in order, then use the guidelines above to build out your strategy.
Managing your online reputation is important for your business's online presence and your ability to convert new customers. Taking advantage of your off-season to develop a strategy to regularly request reviews from happy customers can have a huge impact on your reputation and your business. What's more, that feedback is critical to improving your services, internal processes, and overall customer experience. Regularly asking your customers how you can better serve them is the fastest way to a happier customer base - and a better reputation.


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Banning DDT: How Citizen Activists in Wisconsin Led the Way
Aldo Leopold Legacy Center, Baraboo E13701 Levee Road, Baraboo, Wisconsin 53913
Brown Bag Seminar: Banning DDT: How Citizen Activists in Wisconsin Led the Way
Friday, April 10th 12:00-1:00 Free
Join journalist and author Bill Berry as he tells the inspiring story about average citizens who joined with scientists to wage one of the first and most important battles of the modern environmental era- seeking a national ban on DDT. Berry's presentation will focus on the importance of citizen activism as a voice for the environment. Featured activists will include Harold and Carla Kruse of Loganville and Joseph Hickey, the first person hired by Aldo Leopold in the Department of Wildlife Management at UW-Madison. "The case against DDT was in many ways built on Leopold's land ethic and served as a real-world test of its validity," says Berry.


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If you live in the US, you've likely stuck to some of the more common fruits like bananas, apples, and strawberries. But around the world, there are a wealth of delicious fruits that may not be as commonly-stocked in the states. These fruits may even become a new favorite and can add some health benefits to your diet.
Here are 12 fruits that are not common in the US, but that you should try immediately.
Commonly referred to as the Brazilian Grapetree, jabuticabas are small, purple balls of similar appearance to grapes. They grow directly on trees and blossom from the bark. Found in South America, natives use the fruit to treat sore throats, asthma, and inflammation, according to Healthy Focus.
Originally from West Africa, the ackee fruit was brought over to Jamaica and is now the country's national fruit. Made up of a series of pods, the only edible portion of the fruit is a yellow area that looks like a brain. Be careful when enjoying — the rest of the fruit can cause serious sickness.
Not only is guava's pink inside pretty, but it's also quite delicious. Found anywhere between Mexico and the northern end of South America, guava can be added to just about anything. This one is also little more common in America than others on this list.
Slice it up for a snack or make it into a juice, either way, it's unlikely you'll be disappointed.
Grown in the Malay peninsula of Southeast Asia, rambutan's name comes from the Malay word for "hairy," and the fruit is just that. These small red balls have long green hairs coming off them in all directions. Once the outer layer is peeled away, a white ball, both sweet and sour in taste, is revealed.
Due to its bloated appearance, the horned cucumber is often referred to as "blowfish fruit." Don't expect this fruit to taste fishy though, as its flavor comes off more as a cross between a cucumber and a zucchini. After cutting past the orange, horned exterior, the inside gives way to little green seeds that can be picked and eaten.
Commonly found in areas such as Indonesia and the Philippines, mangosteen fruit is a far cry from the popular mango. Encased in a hard shell, mangosteen is sweet and tangy, having a peach-like flavor to them. Trying one isn't going to come cheap as when, in 2007, mangosteens were imported to New York, they were being sold for $45 a pound. It's hardly a surprise since it's said that Queen Victoria offered 100 pounds to whoever brought her a fresh one.
While fruit is generally healthy, few can double as a workout, jackfruit being an exception. The largest tree-borne fruit, jackfruit can grow up to 80 pounds. The national fruit of Bangladesh, jackfruit is full of fiber and has a starchy flavor.
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Tips hat to local farmers featured on Triscuit boxes
To the editor,
The back of my Triscuit box shows a nice picture of "The Kretzschmers" (a Caseville farming family). They all posed: They all look uncomfortable, or maybe not. Yet, they did this for Mondelez International. I'm not going to be cynical, I promise. So how did I get to you in Huron, Michigan? [aside: I drove through there — i.e. Huron — in 1967 as I was about to enter our military service (voluntarily), and I wanted to see AMERICA, mainly because, I did not know where I would be sent, and, more important, what would happen].
Back to the Kretzschmers.
These are real folk. I do not do Facebook, so you are the first and last best chance for me to say "thank you" to them for what they do every day, and I'm confident, they do not think about what they do every day. I'm pretty sure that most of your readers and subscribers in Huron fit that mold — i.e. they are genuine, modest citizens who don't think what they do is a big deal. I believe that mold is the best of America.
As I said above, I visited my country as a young man. And I am grateful to this day to have done so. I love America's heartland. Everywhere I went with Massachusetts plates on my car, I was welcomed. No one in Michigan knew me. They just asked about stuff about Boston and couldn't have been more kind. I'm pretty sure that most of these special people did not see my jaw drop. I did not expect the warmth, the interest and the support as I told them what I was doing.
OK. Back to the Kretzschmers. No 1: If you would be so kind, please let them know I get their ad (it was great insight by Triscuit's makers). No. 2: I am grateful for what they do every day. No. 3: I want you to know that the Kretzschmer family is important to Mondelez International, your fellow citizens in the good old USA, your Michigan brothers and sisters, your neighbors, and me too.
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Motion Metrics is honoured to announce that we have been chosen as a finalist for the 2017 British Columbia Export Awards in Advancing Technology and Innovation!
Presented jointly by the BC Ministry of Trade, Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME), and Business in Vancouver, the Export Awards have been British Columbia's most prestigious accolade in the export community since 1982. Motion Metrics was nominated for the award by Javed Haque, a Senior Manager at the BC Ministry of International Trade.
Selection criteria for the BC Export Awards include a sound capital base and working capital, demonstrated significant year-to-year growth or increased sales volume, demonstrated ability to overcome barriers to entry in new international markets, quality of export plan, and notable business growth overall because of export activities.
Although 95% of Motion Metrics' revenue is attributable to exports, all our products are locally produced. Headquartered at the University of British Columbia, all Motion Metrics research and development, hardware production, and business development is conducted in Vancouver to benefit the Canadian economy. Motion Metrics systems have been installed on 300+ pieces of equipment in 80+ mining operations across six continents, and this fiscal year saw a 30% growth in revenue. Our presence at 15+ international tradeshows annually, contributions to industry publications, and participation in the CanExport program highlight our continued dedication to exporting opportunities and international growth.
The final selection will take place on November 24th at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Vancouver; guests will attend a networking reception and gala luncheon. For the full list of BC Export Awards finalists, read here.


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Cradle My Heart Radio | Jessica Slovensky interview airs January 10, 2016
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Jessica Crolley Slovensky is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years experience in the mental health and addictions field. She also serves as Clinical Director with PATH, Post Abortion Treatment and Healing in Atlanta, GA. We'll discuss some of the most common challenges women face after abortion:
- How can you handle the backlash when you live in a small town and there is gossip or social isolation because of a past abortion?
- Please help understand the role of trauma in abortion and how to overcome its effects?
- What is complicated mourning? How do we come to grips with it?
- Resentment over my husband's role in the abortion and his refusal to seek counseling with me is slowing killing our marriage. What can I do? I have forgiven him, but his behavior patterns recur everywhere in the marriage and I am worn out.
- How do I talk to my adult children about my abortion and why is it important to do so?
- I am filled with self-loathing. Is there hope for me?
She has served as a Treatment Coordinator and Clinician for chemically addicted professionals in an effort to help them live a sober and responsible lifestyle so they may retain their licenses to practice their profession. She has worked in conjunction with State Probation and Parole Boards, Department of Corrections and Bureau of Prisons to assist in the rehabilitation of offenders and has educated and supervised other clinicians in this capacity to provide specific services to this unique population.
From Jessica's bio:
Jessica Slovensky began her career work as a Family Preservation Therapist and later moved into the mental health and addiction field where she provided treatment for the chronically mentally ill and counseled the criminal offender and chemically dependent client. In time, Jessica answered the call to direct her clinical skills to help promote understanding of men of women in crisis pregnancy situations and promote awareness of the complex psychological and spiritual impacts of abortion in order to enable healing and reconciliation. She has assisted in interventions with women in unplanned pregnancy situations and has given many educational presentations to various groups and churches regarding Pro Life Issues.
Jessica also volunteers her time to those working with women in unplanned/crisis pregnancy situations and to those working with men and women who are post abortive. She has been a speaker at the Annual Birthright International Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio as well as for various groups and organizations throughout the Atlanta area. She has shared her experience of counseling post abortive individuals with PATH (Post Abortion Treatment and Healing) in the book Sharing the Heart of Christ by Kevin Burke, co-director of Rachel's Vineyard Ministry. Jessica earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and Sociology from Charleston Southern University (formerly Baptist College of Charleston) and a Master of Education Degree in Counseling from The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina. She is a member of the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC).
PLEASE NOTE: Cradle My Heart, Finding God's Love After Abortion provides affirmation and hope after abortion from the Scriptures. Here are more resources for help and healing. If you are pregnant and need free, confidential help call 1-800-712-HELP. If you've had an abortion and need immediate help call 1-866-482-LIFE.
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I keep meaning to do a wrap up post for 2011 but it hasn't made it from my notes to WP or LJ. Instead, here are some links that were of interest to me but may be of little or no interest to any of you.
Religion and popular culture: a short piece comparing Tim Tebow's ostentatious religiosity with Rafa Nadal's seeming agnosticism.
Education and economics: a longer piece published by the ABA Journal on the law school bubble and the way that federally subsidized loans have distorted the economic reality of the profession for potential lawyers.
Shiny pretty: hand porn from Doha, Qatar.
Political: my favorite new tumblr, in which the frothy mix's misogyny and condescension is screen capped. (ReadReactReview)
Other random bits of information:
We Bought a Zoo is not a bad movie, as long as you ignore Scarlett Johanssen's inability to do anything other than pout and leer.
Crazy Stupid Love…the best parts of it were shown in the trailer, although I did really appreciate Ryan Gosling as a sort of fairy godmother. The glimpse of the Borders logo on the outside of a building made me feel a little nostalgic, and then the mention of Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher as a successful older woman-younger man made the movie feel dated.
The message at the beginning ("this is a rental edition, if you want extra features then buy the BluRay") fails for me as a movie consumer — I don't generally care about the extra features, so that sort of marketing/messaging just alienates me. Note to self: start checking for WB movies, rent only, don't buy.


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Welcome to Summer's peak of Beachlife ! Here in the Caribbean, the temperature is high so let's spend more time in the water. Anguilla and my friends wish you a happy August, just before August Monday, the biggest summer festival of the Caribbean next monday in Road Bay.


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Sorry for disappearing! The end of the season is always crazy hectic. I've been dealing with a ton of makeups due to all the rain, end of season tournaments (Going to Wilmington NC this weekend – fun!), helping organize tryouts, setting up registration for the Fall, and more. Hope to get back onto the blog and Twitter in a week or two. I'm sure I've missed lots!
Anyway – my son had two U12 matches this weekend, and during the first the referee was letting a lot of contact go, even with arms being raised up. It wasn't one sided, but some parents were still getting annoyed and making comments to call some of the pushing. So during a lull in the cheering from the parent sideline we all suddenly hear clear as day:
Come On Ref! They Don't Bump That Hard In NASCAR!
Now that was funny. Even the referee grinned and it eased some of the tension. Just figured I'd share.
Hope you all are enjoying the nicer weather and your soccer seasons! Ours is almost over here


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The Benefits of Traveling
Ever wake up thirty minutes before your alarm goes off for work and then you can't go back to sleep? Don't you just hate that? Then when you wake up you drag your feet because you hate your job, but you have to go because you have bills and you're not about that broke life. Being broke is not an option so you get up right? But when do you take a break? When do you take a vacation to refresh yourself and just really live?
Taking a vacation does so much for your health. There are at least 7 reasons that travel is good for you:
*Lower stress levels
*Help productivity at work
*Lower the risk of heart disease
*Decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression
*Enhances your mood
*Improve your interpersonal relationships
*Help you unplug and recharge
I know some of you are thinking of the stress and frustration that can come from planning a vacation. Having to request time off and then deciding where you want to go and what can you afford. You worry about getting through T.S.A and having to rush due to holiday traffic.
Did you know that on average you will visit 38 sites before actually booking a trip? You have to do your research on where you're going and are there any signs of an outbreak there. You need to know whether you need a passport or not and if your shots are up to date and whether the country needs proof of zero felonies before you enter. There is so much that goes into planning a vacation.
Planning can be stressful, but that is where I come in. I am a Certified Travel Consultant and I love to book business and personal trips for my clients. I enjoy hearing the joy in their voice once they know that they have an amazing vacation to look forward to. When I book a trip for a family to Disney or Cancun or London, I love being a part of the excitement in presenting the surprise to their spouse or children! With all of the benefits of having a vacation why wouldn't you go? Yes, you may dread having to come back home and go back to work, but having that time away you can experience so much culture. When you return you come back feeling grateful and wondering why it took you so long to book your first trip!
Now before you decide that you can't take the time off or that you can't afford it, talk to a travel agent. We have deals all the time and remember, while you are living, live! Don't just work until you die. Enjoy life and all of its many wonders and possibilities. Who knows, maybe your vacation will help you to brush the dust off some of your hopes and dreams that you once had for yourself. Either way, you'll thank yourself later. So get excited and stop day dreaming of where you want to go and actually GO!
Le'Keshia Smith, Certified Travel Consultant
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In order to have a healthy mind and spirit, you MUST take care of your body. Unfortunately, conventional medicine does not focus on showing you how to do that, only what to do once you have not taken care of yourself and something goes wrong. Dr. Glassman, Coach MD is not only an expert in mind and spirit, but his knowledge of integrative and cutting edge medicine will keep you up to date with all you need to know.
February 8th, 2019 12:00am
What's the best diet? That is probably the most loaded question I'm asked as a doctor.
July 16th, 2018 12:00am
One of the most dreaded and, let's face it, a disgusting ailment is toenail fungus (medically known as onychomycosis). As most who read my blogs know, I usually write about topics that I have experienced personally, and/or observed in patients.
December 10th, 2017 7:27am
Why do we sleep? Why do we have to sleep?
October 10th, 2017 7:49pm
Working hard at whatever endeavor you pursue can only be possible if you get enough rest. This balance is what allows you to be productive because having enough sleep rejuvenates both the mind and body to be ready to undertake daily tasks.
June 30th, 2017 6:34pm
We're often told to go with our gut. And many times that means trying to interpret signs our body gives us.
May 20th, 2017 2:00am
Among the most heavily prescribed medications are those for mental health issues ranging from general anxiety and depression to full blown psychosis. Indeed, it is very easy for prescribing doctors as myself, to reach into our white coat, pull our prescription pad, and write a prescription—much easier than actually exploring what might be going on in a person's life now or in the past.
January 5th, 2017 6:24pm
Fourteen years ago, I took the biggest risk of my life. I had a thriving medical practice, yet I felt stressed and unfulfilled.
December 4th, 2016 1:24pm
As we move into winter, it's no secret that majority of people tend to escape the cold and spend their time indoors. According to the EPA indoor air pollution can be much more detrimental to our health than outdoor, which means this time of year can be especially hard on our lungs.
February 20th, 2016 12:00am
Are you plagued with heartburn? Has your doctor told you that you have to be on medication for the rest of your life? Stomach acid, indigestion, GERD, you name it, is so common and very uncomfortable.
January 6th, 2016 5:27am
You may have struggled your entire life with an unfit body or developed it over time. It is easy to blame genetics or other factors to explain away your unhealthy weight.
November 30th, 2015 1:02am
The flu is spreading rapidly throughout the US. If you listen to the media and/or the mainstream medical community, you will believe the only thing you can do to stay well is to get a flu shot.
November 21st, 2015 5:23pm
This list are foods that are great to substitute for ones you may be eating now that are contributing to you being unfit. But even though these are "super"
October 29th, 2015 3:54pm
Tomorrow is Halloween and for many that signals a free pass to partake in as much candy as one can stomach. Do you know what the two most popular nights are for pizza delivery in the U.S.?
October 11th, 2015 3:49pm
Unfortunately, eating usually becomes just another task added on to multiple other tasks. Do you eat while e-mailing?
September 16th, 2015 11:42am
Just one hundred years ago, to live until sixty was a great feat, given that the life expectancy was around fifty-one years for men and fifty-five for women. Now, centenarians—those 100 or older—are the fastest growing segment of the U.S.
June 25th, 2015 2:11pm
One of the greatest challenges for many is keeping a fit body. Oftentimes, those with weight issues have had them, for what seems as their entire lives, or they start to get that way as life changes.
June 19th, 2015 7:26pm
Sneezing is an important, automatic reflex our body uses to get rid of a something that doesn't belong in our respiratory tract. However, all of us have found ourselves at one time or another being in a place where sneezing would be very inconvenient.
June 1st, 2015 7:11am
I am sure you are tired of seeing the word "cure" thrown around.
May 21st, 2015 7:04am
There's quite a rift in the medical profession between those who wear blinders and those who don't. OK, maybe those are fighting words and certainly one could say that about many other professions.
March 28th, 2015 3:55am
Okay, we've all been there before—we are sitting comfortably, relaxed and all of a sudden, out of the blue, we get some physical symptom. Then our brain locks in on it and the downhill spiral of fear and anxiety begins.
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How To Up Your Social Media Game Using Video
I've been REALLY passionate about video content since I first started writing about travel and food in 2008. I'm not trying to say I'm in the business of reading tea leaves or anything, but I just always knew it was the best way to tell stories about such a visual subject matter. Now the time has finally come that video is the dominant form of media. Don't believe me? Trust the experts. In fact, at present, almost one third of the time spent online is spent watching video content. Some of the stats on the efficacy of video content are absolutely staggering; I'll let you check them out yourselves.
I have to thank Catharine Hamm of the LA Times Travel section for being one of the early believers; I really wanted to create video content to accompany my piece on truffle hunting in Western Australia, an she sent me off with a FlipCam and let me do my thing, chasing pups around the wilds of AUS and sharing it on her venerable section that still. keeps. winning.
Now, almost 10 years later, I've launched my own digital media company focussed on storytelling through social-facing video -- Fork in the Road Media. We've signed on some big clients: Camp No Counselors, Tastemade Travel, and the Grenada Tourism Board.
This week I was approached to speak on a panel about social video at the Society of American Travel Writers Conference, talking about why folks should be investing their time (and money!) in social-facing video content.
For those of you that attending the speaking engagement and are looking for the presentation I referred to, you can check it out here.


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Iraq has lifted a ban on exports of five agricultural products from the Islamic Republic of Iran, a report said.
Iraq's Agricultural Ministry issued a statement on Tuesday, lifting restrictions on the import of garlic, potato, tomato, watermelon and lemon, IRNA news agency reported.
The ministry had banned the import of the agricultural products since 2015. It removed the ban after consultations and meeting with Iraqi and Iranian officials.
The average value of Iran's exports to Iraq is the highest among those dispatched to other destinations.
According to Nasser Behzad, Iran's commercial attaché to Iraq, the average value of Iran's exported commodities to Iraq during the first four months of the current fiscal year (March 21-July 22) stood at $527 per ton, which is 1.2 times higher compared to the average value of Iran's exports elsewhere.
The average value of Iran's exports to China and the UAE, the Islamic Republic's first and second export destinations during the period under review stood at $336 and $456 respectively.


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To deal with the complex issue of micro-contamination of soil, food, water and air, a comprehensive set of complementary techniques and methods is required. MEDUWA-Vecht(e) (MEDicine Unwanted in WAter) is a collaborative project of 27 Dutch and German companies, universities, hospitals, and governmental and non-governmental organizations. This coalition develops products and services concerning the emissions of human and veterinary pharmaceuticals and multi-resistant bacteria in soil, food, water and air, and, at the same, supports the regional economy. The most innovative aspect of the MEDUWA project is that it addresses several stages of the life cycle of pharmaceuticals. The following aspects are included:
- measurement, visualization and communication of the problem,
- simulating measures,
- and mitigation and prevention.
With the help of information and communication technology, ideas, strategies, techniques and methods are integrated in order to manage the soil and water system in the catchment area. See overview of the MEDUWA Work Packages.
MEDUWA-Vecht (e) focuses on the
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Vechte River as a case study.
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Fig. 2: Distribution of project activities in relation to the life cycle of drugs


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2019 BMW Z4 Knows How To Please Purists
While automakers have made a lot of improvements to the auto transmission in general, the purist will always argue that the auto transmission will never be as good as the manual transmission but many of them are left with no choice now as more and more automakers are choosing to drop the manual in favor of the auto. Luckily for the purist, BMW is still on their side, well, at least they are when it comes to the BMW Z4.
One of the latest set of spy images showed that the vehicle came with a manual transmission confirming what the fans have suspected for a while. This should help keep the Z4 fun and zippy.
Besides catching a glimpse of the transmission box, spies also managed to peep at the paper on the dashboard which reveals that the BMW Z4 will be powered by a 2.0 liter four cylinder engine that will be offering about 195hp. It also states that the vehicle will go into production in November 2018.


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Nimble fingers, fast fingers, clicking fingers, Johnnie Fingers and even Sticky Fingers all have their place in rock'n'roll folklore, but good old green fingers are under-represented. Kim Wilde's gold-winning exploits at the Chelsea Flower Show followed her pop career, but gardening ability has never helped an act on the up, until now. Despite meeting in their Limerick hometown, Whenyoung – singing bassist Aoife Power, guitarist Niall Burns and drummer Andrew Flood – only formed when they moved to London where Power worked as a professional gardener.
"There were a lot of lovely gardens I worked in and a lot of interesting clients," she explains, revealing that their now co-manager Mairead Nash (the former Queens Of Noize DJ, who previously managed Florence + The Machine) was the owner of one such botanical haven. "Through friends, Mairead was one of the freelance clients I took on. I started working for her, then she invited us to play a gig in her shop in Clapton [Lion Coffee + Records], and soon after she asked if she could manage us, so that was a good side of the gardening."
It's typical of Whenyoung's whirlwind progress: the band played their first gig within two weeks of forming. "Those gigs were loud and fuzzy," notes Power. "We were just figuring it all out like so many other bands, just they do it in private – we did it onstage!" Since releasing their debut single Actor last year on Nash's Hate Hate Hate Records, the three-piece have signed to Virgin EMI and shared a stage in January with the likes of Nick Cave and Sinéad O'Connor at Shane MacGowan's 60th birthday gig at the Irish National Concert Hall.
"It was a completely crazy night," says Power. "I was talking to Bono – which sounds ridiculous when I say it out loud. I was saying it was overwhelming and I was nervous, and he was saying the nerves never go away, 'focus on the music.' He gave me some punk bands to listen to, which was interesting."
However, with plans to release their Given Up EP on November 9, plus their own shows and support slots with The Vaccines and Blossoms this autumn, Whenyoung aren't getting ahead of themselves. They are currently focusing on refining their buoyant, jangle-driven indie for their debut LP. "We're working on an album right now, we started it in the last few weeks," confirms the effervescent Power, adding that her green fingers are coming in handy yet again.
"Nature is really inspiring," she explains. "You won't hear a direct link, but gardening is like meditation for me. It's very peaceful and it gives me a lot of inspiration for lyrics. Unfortunately, I'm not doing much gardening at the moment, I just have some herb pots at home." Hopefully, when Whenyoung's career – er – blooms, that will be the first thing to change. "That's what I'm working towards," Power laughs, "My own garden!"
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Dec 3, 2018
We kick off a new month this weekend.
First, retired Michigan dnr wildlife biologist John Ozoga joins me to talk about the Upper Peninsula deer herd. He says things aren't looking good.
Then, Allan Goetz from the Michigan Buck Pole (MiBuckPole.com) checks in with some interesting observations about the season so far.


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We're only a few days away from the 90-minute season finale of HBO's "Westworld" which promises to answer many of the lingering questions that people have had.
Ahead of that, executive producer J.J. Abrams stopped by Jimmy Fallon's talk show last night to tease the 'crazy' conclusion to the first season and brought a clip from the finale which you can see below. Abrams also suggests the second season, which has already been picked up and pitched, is 'even crazier'.


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I wouldn't usually post these here, but they were 7A Region Championship games and they both ended with the winning team hitting an unbelievable buzzer beater shot to come from behind.
First off the first game was Friday night between Norcross and Meadowbrook, the second on Saturday night between Pebblebrook and Marietta Wheeler. Not sure about Saturday night but on Friday the real feel temperature was 70 outside and in a jam packed gym it was 93 at game time.
Two of the most unbelievable game ending shots I ever saw and then on back to back nights, both streamed live in Georgia. Neither video is long but you have to go full screen to see appreciate these endings. Both winners were losing and the buzzer ending shots gave them the wins. In the first game Kyle Sturdivant had done the exact same thing against the same team to win a regular season game two weeks ago.
It's not deja vu – Kyle Sturdivant steals another one from the Meadowcreek Mustangs at the buzzer. Norcross is your @Region_7AAAAAAA Champ.@NorcrossHoops @dr3amchasin @NHSBlueCrew @PackDT @samcrenshaw23 @GAHoopCircle @SCtop10 @Region_7AAAAAAA @OfficialGHSA @GDPSports#Clutch pic.twitter.com/W5XYLZkZPy
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Focused Interruption, a grassroots group that is proposing a number of programs to reduce crime in Madison, has put out a 15-point plan to address racial disparities, violence prevention, and recidivism in the city of Madison. They have asked the city to allocate funding for the first year.
Please click the following link to view the plan:
Focused Interruption 15 point plan


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Did you know that couples who just ended up their relationship with broken engagement may have the same difficulties that divorced couples have? Although there are not much items or properties to legally divide, engaged couples, with no children to fight over their custody, have their own troubles too, especially when it comes to the engagement ring.
Who keeps the ring?
If both parties have agreed on who will keep the ring, there is not much to talk about. However, if it is the opposite, the law states that the giver of the ring shall keep it; but that depends on how the court classifies the engagement ring. If you are currently in such a dilemma, you can always talk to a professional that handles family law.
What to do with the engagement ring?
If both parties have agreed on who will keep the ring, you can do whatever you want to do with it; in fact, you can get a chunk of cash.
If you do not like keeping it because of bad memories or you just do not like it at all, here are a few things that you can do with the engagement ring:
1. Bring it to a goldsmith
You can bring the ring to a goldsmith to have the ring repurpose with another form of a ring. Or you can sell the ring to them; they will buy the ring and pay you according to its value.
2. Sell it to a jeweler
Another option is to sell the engagement ring to a reliable jeweler that will honestly look at it and tell you its real value. For instance, if you want to get rid of your engagement ring at a higher value with speedy quotes, and faster payment, you can check SpeedyDiamond's official site.
However, if you are planning to take the ring at a jeweler the first time, you should keep both the stone and the metal from being tarnished to avoid getting a lesser quote.
3. In a form of payment
There are emergency situations that you need an extra fund; so, keeping the ring for emergency cases is a big help. There are institutions that accept jewelry as a form of payment, but if you need cash, you can always sell the ring to an honest jeweler.
So, what will you do with the money that you'll get by selling the engagement ring?
If you want to get rid of the engagement ring, you can always get rid of it – the best way.
• Get yourself a makeover, you deserve it.
• Free yourself from all the stress of broken engagement by booking yourself your dream vacation.
• Pay your bills and even your student loan.
Final Thoughts
Breaking an engagement is not easy – the same with divorce. Anyway, if both parties have gone the separate ways for the better, then that is the end.
If you do not want to remember that sad moment of your life and you still have the engagement ring with you, you can always sell it at a valuable price.


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by Joanie Butman
This week I took a trip to Massachusetts to finish the opening of our small beach cottage. A labor intensive but fun chore as the promise of summer stretches open before you. I love the first whiff of ocean air when I arrive and the peacefulness of once again falling asleep and waking to the rhythmic sound of the waves.
The community in which we reside during the summer and our town in Connecticut couldn't be more polar opposites, which is what makes our vacations so enjoyable. Maybe it's the hypnotic rhythm of the ocean, but the people on Long Beach are slow and easy versus the manic Type A constituents of Fairfield County – and I include my own family in the mix.
The sure sign that you have arrived on Long Beach is the appearance of the clothesline on the back deck. Everyone up there understands that there is nothing more luxurious than falling asleep on a pillowcase that has dried in the ocean breeze, but they don't use the clothesline just for sheets. Everything goes on the line. I am constantly picking up boxers that have blown onto the street or other people's cars.
Residents have no problem airing their laundry – in more ways than one. The houses are small (most without insulation) and very close together – just two rows of rustic cottages sharing a beach. Because of the proximity and the feeble construction, you can't hide much. In fact, you can't hide anything. Everyone knows each other's business. Neighbors can tell you what you ate and drank last night and what time you got up this morning. You need to use the "How are you?" greeting judiciously because they will answer honestly and some in excruciating detail. There is no such thing as a simple "I'm fine." No, it is always followed by some sort of clarification or further inquiry – usually involving a beverage. The relaxed pace leaves people eager for conversation. Sometimes it takes me a half hour or more to walk to or from my in-laws' cottage, and it's only five doors down. That's the beauty of summer. With no pressing obligations, you can enjoy the luxury of unencumbered time. How better to invest it than in the lives of others?
As I dragged the clothesline out of the shed, I chuckled to myself thinking of doing this in Connecticut. Surely, there must be some kind of zoning regulation prohibiting such an aesthetically offensive but utilitarian object. Our town will gladly add a few sizes to their carbon footprint to maintain appearances. I've often wanted to install a clothesline in my yard just to see how long it would take before the first 911 call. No doubt it would prompt a flurry of complaints and attract a lot of attention in the police notes of the local paper. "She did wha-a-a-t?!"
Aside from the clothesline, authenticity is what I like most about our summer community. There is no pretense. Being in a bathing suit is a great equalizer. As I mentioned, there's no hiding anything, and it wouldn't occur to anyone there even if it were possible.
Conversely, in Connecticut authenticity is as rare a commodity as a clothesline – or so I originally thought. Over the years, however, I've discovered when you choose to be authentic, people respond in kind no matter where you find yourself. Honesty begets honesty. Choosing to be authentic in our relationships provides a safe haven for others to come for comfort, encouragement and support. There is no greater connector than shared suffering. Pain respects no boundaries. It is an equal opportunity business.
I consider it an honor and a privilege when someone feels comfortable enough to choose to reveal their pain. It is such a vulnerable position, which is probably why so many of us choose to be silent sufferers – something I've never mastered. With Joan of Arc as my patron saint, I can't deny a predisposition to martyrdom. Or maybe it's just my Catholic upbringing. I think all Catholics have a bit of the martyr in them because, as children, they were our idols. For many though, I think not being stoic might be considered a sign of weakness – especially if you've been taught to buck up all your life. For those people, it might even feel self-indulgent.
Despite my natural instinct towards martyrdom, I've fallen victim to the "I'm fine" syndrome more times than I care to remember. The problem is then I'm trapped in a prison of my own making. Since I claim that I'm fine, people will treat me as if that's true, but it's not. Here's the kicker, then I get mad at them because they can't see my pain. How convoluted is that??? Hence, the "N" in the F.I.N.E. acronym: Nutso!
I recently sponsored a table at a Lenten lunch with a Christian speaker who shared the story of her mother's murder and subsequently learning of her brother's involvement. There must have been over 200 women in attendance. I had no idea what the speaker was going to discuss and assumed it was going to be a well-timed Jesus pep rally. It certainly was as this woman walked us through her pain and her ultimate reconciliation with a God she had abandoned in anger over the injustice of it all. The following morning one of my guests shared the following comments:
- WOW… what a lot of women showed up for a religious lunch!
- WOW… many of these fancy schmancy women actually have an inner life!!
It was her closing comment though that captured the essence of the luncheon. She concluded, "The speaker had a story to tell, but oddly her story was no more or less 'shocking' to me than anyone's story…we all love, we all lose, we all suffer, we all grieve…hers was a story of the human condition. Maybe a tad more dramatic than some, but really just a story of having faith, losing faith, and regaining faith. And that story is one we all benefit from hearing. It doesn't have to be that 'dramatic' to be powerful."
Pleased that she enjoyed herself and in total agreement with her insights, I thanked her in return for providing such wonderful 'bloggage.' I also pointed out that despite their polished images, I'd bet most of the women in attendance were just as desperate as we were to get home and remove the Spanx that had been smoothing out our shared imperfections! Authenticity only goes so far.
My guest's observations brought to mind a number of conversations I've had recently prompted by a sincere "How are you?" The overwhelming response was something along these lines, "I've no right to complain. There are so many people worse off." While I understand and applaud their awareness and empathy for others, sadly it doesn't diminish their pain. If only we could lessen another's suffering by minimizing our own. Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way. There will always be someone worse off then you, true. BUT your pain is just as real. You don't need to choose to heap guilt on top of it. Telling everyone you're fine doesn't make it true. When you choose to suffer in silence, it isolates you and exacerbates the situation. Burdens are so much lighter when shared.
I think one of the biblical messages that has helped me most in life is "You are not alone." You don't have to necessarily join a support group, start a blog or wear your heart on your sleeve, though I've been known to do all three. If that's not your style, you can always choose to be authentic with God. He doesn't have a compassion quotient that can be exceeded. He is not bound by human limitations. He doesn't rate the depth of your pain in relation to another's. He isn't fooled by appearances or self-denial. He's never too busy. He knows what you're going through. He wants to heal the broken-hearted and bandage wounds of every kind, but it's our choice to humbly seek His assistance.
Much as the New Englanders in our tiny beach community feel free to air their laundry, we can all choose to do the same with select individuals or at least with the One who can and will refresh us with His healing Spirit and breathe His calming presence into our troubled souls. The One who knows exactly what is behind every "I'm F.I.N.E." Here is just a sampling. Feel free to share your own. Mine change daily.
Freeked Out, Insecure, Neurotic and Emotional (Italian Job movie)
Feelings Inside Not Expressed
Feeling Insecure, Numb, Empty
Frantic, Insane, Nuts, Egotistical
Frustrated, Insecure, Neurotic, Emotional
Feeling Inadequate, Needing Encouragement
Fouled Up, Insecure, Neurotic and Emotional (Aerosmith; polite form)
Foggy, Insecure, Neurotic, Emotional
Fanatical, Insecure, Neurotic, Emotional
Fat, Irritated, Nauseous, Exhausted (pregnant version)


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Enjoy fast application processing and multitasking on a live Dashboard. ARM Cortex-A8 600MHz and total available application memory up to 1GB (256MB RAM + 768 MB virtual memory) Experience the full web with Maemo browser. Browser powered by Mozilla technology, full flash 9.4 and AJAX support. Personalize your own panorama desktop on the 3.5 Inch 800x480 pixel touch screen. Fast wireless broadband. WiFi and HSPA data 10/2.0 Mbps. Chat with voice calls, internet calls, instant messages and SMS. Merge your phone book, Skype contacts and other contacts into an all-in-one address book. Share your status, location and mood with your friends. Keep multiple IM and SMS conversations going and move easily between them. Email on the go with rich HTML and full QWERTY keyboard, Pre-installed Nokia Messaging that mobilizes up to 10 personal email accounts. Take high quality photos and wide screen videos using the 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics. Tag photos with keyword cloud to best describe the moment and find them easily later on. See where photos were taken with the automatic geotagging. Share to Ovi Share & Flickr or store in the massive 32 GB internal storage. Update your Nokia N900 with the latest software.
Combining a mobile computer, cell phone, high-quality camera, and portable media player into a single device, the Nokia N900 unlocked cell phone offers fast 3G connectivity, global roaming capabilities, and a wealth of messaging capabilities to keep you in touch with family, friends, and business associates wherever you roam. It runs the new Linux-based Maemo operating system, which brings the benefits of your PC to your mobile world. Enjoy fast application processing and multitasking on the N900's live dashboard--a panoramic home screen that can be fully personalized with favorite shortcuts, widgets, and applications--and experience the full web with the Maemo browser and high-speed wireless broadband connectivity. It's all accessed via the N900's 3.5-inch high-resolution touchscreen as well as the device's slide-out full QWERTY keyboard.
The quad-band Nokia N900 GSM/EDGE phone makes it easy to roam globally and stay in touch with voice and text messaging, and this model is also ready to run on 3G networks both in the US and internationally (900/1700/2100 MHz HSPA), enabling fast downloads and streaming multimedia while on the go. It also includes integrated Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b/g) for accessing open networks at work, home, and on the road from a variety of wireless hotspots. You'll also be able to connect to a wide variety of peripherals--including stereo headphones--with the Bluetooth 2.1 + Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) capabilities.
With the integrated A-GPS sensor, the device intuitively understands where it is, giving you the ability to search maps for addresses and points of interest using the Ovi Maps application and route a path to your destination.Learn about all the N900's features in this Nokia Demo Guide PDF.
This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider. It does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider. This phone comes with a full manufacturer's warranty.
When paired with a compatible 3G network, you'll enjoy a high-speed connection offering a variety of feature-rich wireless services--from data connectivity to your office to multimedia streaming--and be able to take advantage of simultaneous voice and data services. In areas not served by a 3G network, you'll continue to receive data service via EDGE network (depending on network compatibility).
Note that the downloading of maps, games, music and videos, and uploading of images and videos involves transferring large amounts of data. Your service provider may charge for the data transmission, and the availability of particular services and features may vary by carrier.
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Touchscreen and Full QWERTY KeyboardLarge and gorgeously colorful, the Nokia N900's 3.5-inch touch display offers an 800 x 480-pixel resolution. The resistive touch screen includes haptic feedback so you know when you've pressed a key or onscreen menu, brightness control, an ambient light detector, and an orientation sensor that effortlessly switches from portrait to landscape viewing. The desktop can be personalized with up to four different views. You can also use a stylus for onscreen input.
When you're ready to start typing email or text/instant messages, just flip the N900 on its left side and slide the face up to reveal the full QWERTY keyboard with predictive typing capabilities. The display pivots to an angle that makes it easy to read the screen while you're typing. The N900 also includes a kickstand that enables you to place the device on a desk or airplane's seatback table to watch videos.
The Nokia N900 has 32 GB of internal storage, which is expandable up to 48 GB via optional microSD cards (up to 16 GB in size).
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The Nokia N900 packs a powerful ARM Cortex-A8 processor, with up to 1GB of application memory and OpenGL ES 2.0 graphics acceleration. The result is PC-like multitasking, allowing many applications to run simultaneously. Switching between applications is simple, as all running content is constantly available through the dashboard. The panoramic home screen can be fully personalized with favorite shortcuts, widgets, and applications. Thanks to the browser powered by Mozilla technology, web sites look the way they would on any computer. Online videos and interactive applications are vivid with full Adobe Flash 9.4 support. Maemo software updates happen automatically over the Internet.
Powerful 5-Megapixel Carl Zeiss OpticsWith the Carl Zeiss optics on the 5-megapixel camera, you can capture print quality photos and DVD-like quality video clips. Carl Zeiss, a world leader in high quality camera lenses, brings an award-winning legacy to the Nokia N900 with state-of-the-art optics for mobile photography and mobile video. The Zeiss name has been associated with cameras from Hasselblad, Rollei, Yashica, Sony, and Nikon.
Tag photos with keywords to easily find them later on with a keyword cloud display, and see where your images were taken with the automatic geotagging. The camera offers an auto-focus Carl Zeiss lens with two-stage capture key, dual LED flash, and JPEG/EXIF still image file format. Other features include a full-screen viewfinder, dedicated camera key, sliding lens cover for protection and camera activation, and a photo editor. Upload your photos and videos to Ovi Share and share them online with friends and family.
The N900 can also capture videos in a widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio at 800 x 480 pixels and 30 frames per second (fps). Additionally, the N900 includes a VGA camera on the front for use of video calling services (dependent upon carrier; additional charges applicable).
After shooting photos and videos, you can connect the N900 to an external monitor or TV (NTSC/PAL) using the included cable, and control playback via UPNP (WLAN supported).
Stay Connected via emailThe Nokia N900 supports email accounts from more than a thousand internet service providers (ISPs) around the world (SMTP, IMAP4, POP3), as well as Gmail, Yahoo! mail, and Hotmail. People who use Microsoft Exchange at work can access their email using the Mail for Exchange mobile email client, which comes pre-loaded (an Exchange email account is required and your Exchange Administrator must have enabled your account for synchronization). You'll enjoy reliable real-time access to your email, calendar, contacts, and tasks, as well as be able to download attachments like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or PDF files directly to the device.
Wireless Freedom with Bluetooth
In addition to the integrated hands-free speakerphone, this phone provides the latest version of Bluetooth connectivity--version 2.1 + EDR--which makes pairing with an optional headset, as well as other Bluetooth-enabled devices, a snap. It includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and phonebook access. And with the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock.
Bluetooth profiles include: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), FTP (file transfer), OPP (object push for business cards, calendar items, and pictures)
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NEW photo montage of West Pier through beach sculpture
Nicole Carman Photography on Google Maps in Hove, East Sussex
You can now find Nicole Carman Photography on Google Maps in Hove, East Sussex. I am now listed under 'Local Brighton Photographers' on Brunswick Place in central Hove.
Take a look below at just a small sample of my work available to buy from my studio in Hove or online via my new website: Brighton and Hove Photos
Don't hesitate to call me if you'd like some advice or you'd like to pop by and browse my work.
Nicole Carman Photography App using Portfolio Pro
Having an app on a tablet is a fantastic way for photographers to showcase their work – without having to carry a big portfolio around with them. The only app I love and use is called PORTFOLIO PRO and is available to download in the App Store. Check it out at PORTFOLIO PRO
Nicole Carman Photography at Brighton and Hove Photos is NOW on Google Maps
I just received a verification letter from GOOGLE telling me that I am now officially on Google maps, listed as my new business Brighton and Hove Photos
I am located on Brunswick Place in the very centre of Hove but you can also buy my photographs directly with a simple click on Brighton and Hove Photos
Here are some of my lovely winter photos:
Nicole Carman Photos are now on Facebook
My Brighton, Hove and London landscape photographs are now on Facebook
You can buy these photos directly with a simple click on my new website Brighton and Hove Photos
Here are some examples of my photographs:
West Pier in Silver Clouds on Tripadvisor.com
My popular black and white infrared photograph of the West Pier, titled "West Pier in Silver Clouds" is on Tripadvisor and below is the photograph to buy:
Life is Sweet in Brighton is on Pictify
Came across one of my most popular photos on Pictify, titled "Life is Sweet in Brighton"
Life is Sweet in Brighton on Pictify and below is the photograph to buy:
Brighton Beach Huts and Fido the Dog is chosen by Saatchi Gallery Curator
My photo of "Brighton Beach Huts and Fido the Dog" was chosen by Rebecca Wilson, Director at the Saatchi Gallery London, who curated "It's a Dog's Life" and featured my photograph online. Check it out at: Saatchi Gallery and below is the photograph to buy:
Brighton Beach Huts gets a mention
I am always delighted to find people that like my photos enough to link to them so many thanks to Beach Daisy on Pinterest.
NEW photograph of the Brighton Royal Pavilion
Check out my new print of the beautiful Royal Pavilion in my new website BRIGHTON AND HOVE PHOTOS
It was built in stages for the Prince Regent between 1787 and 1823. This magnificent royal pleasure palace was revered by fashionable Regency society and is still a distinctive landmark for vibrant Brighton & Hove today.


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Please don't wear black – as Caspar's funeral plans are revealedBy Peter Trollope at
Caspar Blackburn's funeral arrangments have been announced.
His best friend, Billy Heyes, says that the funeral will be held at 11.30 am on the November 1st at St John the Divine Anglian Church, on Brooklands Road, in Sale.
Billy says:"Dress code is formal but bright colours are allowed – preferably no black,"
Caspar was a big fan of the local car cruising scene and his friends have announced they will be holding a convoy of cars to show their respects at the funeral.
Details of the route the convoy will take are yet to be released. :"Please wait for further details – the postcode of the church is M33 3PB for anyone who just wants go to the church and not take part in the convoy." said Billy.
Caspar disappeared after a night out in Sale. The 22-year-old was last seen sitting on a bench outside the Slug and Lettuce pub at 2.15 am, next to the Bridgewater Canal. His body was discovered after an intensive search of the canal and its surroundings a week later near to Springfield Road..
Friends of Caspar have launched a petition to introduce CCTV cameras and railings alongside the canal bank. It has been signed by nearly 16,000 people.
The message on the page says:"A friend of ours was found in the canal last week at just 22 years old. He was missing for six days before he was found.
"We believe that if CCTV was there we would have found him quicker and if there were railings and street lighting he may never have fallen in.
We would like to raise awareness due to many people being found in the canal as it is a very dangerous place."
To sign the petition follow the link –https://www.change.org/p/council-cctv-and-railings-for-canals


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BioL. S. O'Dea sees things a bit differently than most people. This is probably a bi-product of being the youngest of seven children in a time when TV was only worth watching in the evenings or Saturday mornings and there were no computers. Back then, kids had to amuse themselves and being five years younger than her closest sibling she was often the unwilling entertainment.
Since she was so much younger than her brothers and sisters, it was only reasonable that they knew how to do many things that she could not, such as read and write. One day, before she started kindergarten, she really wanted to learn how to spell her name. Her mother was busy cooking or cleaning (she had seven children to care for), so her brothers were instructed to help their baby sister.
After she learned how to spell her first and middle name (Linda Sue), she raced into the kitchen to share this new knowledge with her mother. She was so proud, standing tall and reciting the letters of her name. L-E-M-O-N H-E-A-D.
Her mother was not happy with her brothers and stopped what she was doing to teach Linda the correct way to spell her name. L. S. still receives a box of Lemonhead candy every year for Christmas.
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"Everything Nice" is the first single from Popcaan's forthcoming debut album "Where We Come From" which will be released on Mixpak in June.
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