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By Patrick Simmsgeiger, Founder of DWI
What would you call the body of water you have on your property? How would you label it? Some call theirs a lake; some call theirs a pond; while others call theirs a downright pain in the butt. Oftentimes property owners build a natural pond or lake in place of a chlorinated feature thinking that because natural lakes and ponds seem fare well without any attention, their water feature will as well. Unfortunately, this idea does not hold true for either bodies of water. How do you react when your natural, peaceful waterscape takes a turn for the worse? Let's say your water feature has strange, slimy globs of green stuff covering the surface, huge mats of bizarre grass are floating up from the bottom, the water is pea soup green, two pumps have ceased functioning (the one remaining pump is making strange noises), and the waterfall has slowed to a trickle. The problems seem like a slippery slope (almost as slippery as that green goo you're pulling out of the water!); one problem hits, then another and another. First comes shock, then the frantic search for competent advice, followed by confusion and frustration at the cluster of conflicting suggestions and recommendation for a course of action. Eventually, anger takes hold as the causes, solutions, methods of prevention and the cost of replacement and all of the above begin to sink in. So what was the correct answer? How should the entire situation have been dealt with to prevent you from sinking those thousands of dollars in repair into that money-water-pit in the backyard? The correct solution would have been a course of action preventing the problem in the first place. Allowing a lake or pond to reach a point where maintenance must be preformed is an unfortunate way some maintenance companies choose to conduct their business. This type of maintenance is called deferred maintenance. By definition alone, the term deferred maintenance means a property owner has allowed a property to deteriorate by putting off needed maintenance and/ or repairs. Yes, this saves money, but the longer maintenance is deferred, the more the value of the property dwindles and the more costly it is to repair. Nowhere, in any dictionary is deferred maintenance defined in a positive light. It is defined as allowing a property to deteriorate by postponing sensible but non-essential repairs, having needed repairs that have not been performed (subsequently declining the property's value), or preforming maintenance long after it should have been preformed. In short, the term "deferred maintenance" is really a politically correct way to say "I don't want to spend the money to properly care for this water feature". Regular aquascape maintenance, just like landscape maintenance, is necessary. In order to avoid those costly pitfalls, budget planning and maintenance scheduling should be requested from your lake, pond, or stream maintenance provider. Ideally, you would have already hired a company with a good background, proven track record, and references you've confirmed. Hiring a company with a trustworthy reputation and portfolio means you are on the road to fully enjoying your ornamental water feature and are ready to learn the proper care and feeding of aquascape. So what should the focus of these fabulous company you've hired be? The five most vital areas of focus that an appropriate waterscape company would direct their attention to are maintenance of the aeration, filtration, pump maintenance, aquatic plant life, the condition, and symbiosis of the water itself, andpest control. As the owner of the water feature, it is equally important that you educate your self on exactly what these five steps entail to further understand how your lake maintenance company will be caring for your aquatic ecosystem.
The benefits of aeration cannot be stressed enough. The better the aeration the less problems you'll have with water quality, fish kill, algae, and all those other pesky little nuisances. A lake should "turn over" (that is, fully circulate) a minimum of one time in a 24-hour period. Bottom bubblers (air diffusion systems) are preferable as the water is moved from the bottom to the top, which greatly benefits the preservation of water quality, and keeps appropriate oxygen levels for plant and fish life sustained. Additionally, waterfalls can be a good supplementary source of aeration while the soothing qualities of the sound provide an additional aesthetic benefit. Both these systems can be taken care of during regular lake maintenance.
Filtration is essential to the health of a lake, stream, or pond. Filters for a pool are cleaning two to three times per week and, subsequently, the filters on a natural waterscape should ideally be checked daily. These bodies of water are a catchall to every flying, floating, drifting and rolling thing, including (never could figure this one out) humans and their propensity to throw garbage into a body of water. Obviously, if the water system is not subjected to a plethora of dropping and debris, the filters can be checked and cleaned less frequently. Performing this maintenance regularly will prevent a host of other problems like pumps getting jammed with and the subsequent burning or pumps, restricted water flow, or clogging of impellors.
Here's the part I know all of you will love. . . yes, someone will have to get out there and get physical. Nets should be used to remove the leaves, twigs, buds, grass, branches, and other debris that fall into your waterscape. This physical removal should be done whenever the debris is noticed. This will assist in keeping the water clear and ecologically balanced. The degradation of debris left in the water is not beneficial to the water quality or appearance, will contribute to the amount of bottom sludge and is not good for the oxygen level. A good rule to follow: this season's droppings will contribute to next year's problematic algae.
Part and parcel of this maintenance package is the trimming and treatment of aquatic plants, weeds, or algae. If you maintain control over the plants they will be of great benefit to your water feature. There are some plants that, in addition to being nice to look at, actually help your water feature. But if these plants are allowed to grow out of control they will choke your system, reduce the amount of oxygen in the water and, if unchecked growth continues, will eventually kill your water feature. Then algae appears in all of its glory.
Algae come in various forms. There is Planktonic (free-floating) commonly described as "pea soup"; Filamentous (string algae) start on the bottom and edges and frequently float to the surface in green ugly mats; Attached-erect often mistaken for rooted aquatic plants, the most common being Chara.
To prevent excessive algae growth one must try to reduce or prevent the introduction of contaminants from rain runoff, or trimming, or street runoff, or waterfowl as these elements provide the nutrients that help algae to grow exponentially, thereby destroying the healthy balance and clarity of your feature.
Following are some suggestions to reduce some contaminants:
- Animal waste- Move the animal's pen, sleeping quarters, feeding area, etc. to a location away from the water.
- Fertilizers- Stop the use of lawn and garden fertilizers within 100′ of your water feature or reroute the runoff from your lawn and garden to a location away from your water feature.
- Debris- Keep the trees and vegetation close to your lake or pond closely trimmed. Do NOT allow the cuttings and debris to fall into your water feature.
- Aquatic plants- Trim back the plants when they start to take over more of the water feature than you prefer. Pull and cut back plants to the area you desire.
- Algae- Manually remove or "rake" the surface floating algae. Treat the remaining algae with products that are safe for the water, the fish, the waterfowl, and the environment.
All of these measures will help immensely in controlling the amount of contaminants that enter your feature only to encourage the excessive growth of algae. As you might have guessed, physical maintenance plays a big part in whether your aquatic environment is a source of enjoyment or a source of frustration.
Introduce beneficial fish to the waterscape. A few suggestions would be: mosquito fish (they cost nothing and alleviate those West Nile virus fears); algae eating fish, life the common Grass Carp, Otto, Siamese Algae Eater, Pingi Logsucker, or Twig Catfish. Remember, when the algae supply gets thin the algae eater's diet must be supplemented through pellets and other food sources! Also you might want to add invertebrates to the mix: Crayfish, Apple Snails, Dragonflies, etc. But care should be exercised as some are exotic or illegal or harmful to your feature needless to say, the fish and invertebrates should be indigenous.
Introduce aquatic plants to the water. Chara, for example, can be a nuisance weed but is very beneficial for the water clarity and quality. Just keep it under control and you'll be pleased with the results. Other plants such as Water Lilies, Water Irises, Water Hyacinth, Pennywort, Water Hyssop, Cattails, etc. are beneficial for the eye and the aesthetics. Again, maintain control of the growth!
Lastly, if you have what you consider to be a pest. Find out exactly what this pest is and is it truly a pest? How can it be controlled or eradicated? For example: midge flies. In the case of midge flies throwing Strike® pellets onto the water's surface will eliminate them. Or do you have problems with mosquitoes, aquatic weeds, waterfowl, or algae? Some pests can be physically removed; others need to be eliminated through the use of chemicals; others are protected by state, county, or city law.
Cleaning your lake or pond consists of the following:
- Draining the water feature, which may, or may not, require a State, County and/ or City permit.
- Preserving any of the flora and fauna that have established themselves.
- Removing the accumulated sludge from the bottom of the feature.
- Transferring sludge to an approved, designated area to dry.
- Allowing sufficient time for sludge to dry. Disposal or recycling sludge.
- Repairing any visible cracks or leaks in the lining of the feature.
- Refilling the feature.
- Checking all the structures, equipment, electrical, and plumbing to see that they are functioning as they should.
- Treating the water to clarify, to retard algae growth, to bring the feature to a more natural appearing color, and to restore the biological balance.
A thorough cleaning such as the one in the above description need only be performed once every five to ten years. The five to ten year range is given due to varying factors, such as: the size of the feature as the smaller the feature, the more frequent the cleaning; the amount (and type) of runoff the feature catches; the droppings and debris from vegetation in the area; the number of water fowl that live in and use the feature and the overall care of the feature.
You can judge for yourself when a thorough cleaning is needed by measuring the amount of sludge on the bottom relative to the depth of water about the sludge. We have seen features that have two feet of sludge and six inches of water. I think you'll all agree that is not a state anyone would like to see or smell.
On occasion, even the most beautiful water feature is going to have one or more of these problems. Even when serviced, things do break. Freak weather, power outages, and unusual runoff contaminants will affect your feature. But, if regularly scheduled maintenance is performed you won't find yourself spending a small fortune on purchasing new pumps, compressors, liners, shoreline borders, or aerators all at the same time. These devices will still function as intended if regular maintenance is performed.
We've known properties to accept "deferred maintenance" for such an extended period of time everything having to do with the efficient and proper running of their aquatic environment needed replacement at the same time. The property owners had to take out a large loan to buy all new sump pumps, pump vault covers, 5hp pumps, electrical wiring and junction boxes, etc. This cost the homeowners tens of thousands of dollars. Had regular maintenance and proper budgeting practicing been in effect all of this expensive repair could have been prevented. The moral to the story? Perform regular maintenance on your waterscapes, its pumps, compressors, electrical, and all other equipment that works together to keep your aquascape up and running and your lake, stream, or pond will bring you far more pleasure than pain.


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I am not sure if I've ever mentioned it, but I have a major love of milk. Totally random, but I drink a jug by myself every 2 or 3 days. So it funny that I never noticed my love of it creeping into my design style, specially in the family room (aside from the fact that milk is awfully white and so is our house!).
Milk crate? today it is a fire wood holder.
It has been a major evolution over the last 3 or 4 months as the kitchen finished up, but even on a dark, dreary winter day like this I can easily call this room my favorite.
It is a strange mix of formal and polished with fun and shabby. One thing not so polished? the silver tray. I have a love of tarnished silver (I'm sure my grandma and mom would cringe at the idea of walking past a tarnished item day after day).
There's my love of milk again!
Looking into the kitchen/sun room. I think subconsciously I have blocked out the amount of time and work I put into the ceiling. It was such a nightmare, from the priming of every piece, to the dry wall and plaster crumbling in my hair and eyes as we installed it... a labour of love is a major understatement!
Just some proof that we do have a toddler running around here! I could probably up my basket/toy organizing game but this will do for now.
Easily the most awkward area is this little spot behind the couch. It was hard to locate a sofa table so this little sideboard worked out well as the perfect storage spot. Some old baskets were recent auction finds and infuse some texture and warmth to the room.
More baskets piled by the TV often hold borrowed library movies and books.
I scored this fun folding table on clearance at HomeSense for $20. It is a little small for the corner but I am on the hunt for a cool lamp that will add some substance and ground it a little.
Looking into the kitchen. I am SOOOOO happy that we didn't color match the wood floors to a trim for the ledge. It was super duper cheap to do white trim and also makes the step noticeable from the kitchen so people don't trip or fall. I didn't realize dark floors were so dangerous until we had 3 different people fall there!
If you are just stopping by for the first time or haven't had a chance to see what the original room looked like be sure to check it out by clicking here.
And I will be updating the "semi-finished Family Room" link under our renos tab soon with these photos and all the details on the transformation.

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We're in the final stretch of summer so it's time to soak in all the parts of it that you haven't already had a chance to enjoy. Here are some of deVivre Concierge's summer faves:
Being a New Englander, I have a pretty high bar for good seafood. I've spent the last five years finding the best places in NYC. Here they are: Upstate in the East Village is one of the best seafood restaurants in the city. Aside from their ever-changing oyster and entree selection, the warm customer service and complimentary bourbon pound cake will keep you coming back again and again. Okonomi's much anticipated fish shop, Osakana, has opened and it's everything we've all dreamed of! Check out their classes and stop in later this month for their takeout options. Looking for a seafood-focused tasting menu? Marea's is second to none.
With the recent heat waves, ice cream has been the main component of most of my meals. NYC isn't short on ice cream shoppes, but some of the best cold treats are at Oddfellows Sandwich Shop (try an OddPocket), Ample Hills (try one of their crazy flavors), 321 Ice Cream (all of their ice cream is made right in front of your eyes!), and if you're lactose intolerant, or just love ice cream as much as we do, Victory Garden's goat milk ice cream comes in many flavors and forms, with numerous topping options including homemade cookie crumbles and granola, or our favorite - halva!


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Special thanks to: my brother - James (Air Force), my stepson - Lee (Navy), my future son-in-law - Matt (Marines), my son-in-law - Lowell (Air Force), my father - Jim (Army) and the many other family members who have generously and courageously served in all branches of our Armed Forces. I love you all!
Applebees – free meal, Thursday, Nov. 11: Military veterans and active-duty Service Members will be able to eat free at any Applebee's across the U.S. on Veteran's Day, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010. There will be 7 entrées to choose from. Guests will be asked to show one or more of the following as proof of service: U.S. Uniform Services ID Card (active/reserve/retired), Current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), Photograph in uniform, Wearing uniform, Veterans Organization Card (e.g., American Legion and VFW), or DD214.
Chili's – free meal, Thursday, Nov. 11. Chili's is offering all military veterans past and present their choice of one of 6 meals. This offer is available during business hours on November 11, 2010 at participating Chili's in the U.S. only. Dine-in from limited menu only; beverages and gratuity not included. Veterans and active duty military simply show proof of military service. See flier for more information.
Hooters – free Meal, Thursday, Nov. 11. Hooter's is serving up a free meal to military veterans all day on Veterans Day. Offer good for all veterans and active duty military personnel. Choose one of the new specialty items on the Hooter's menu. Offer valid at participating Hooters only; open to all active duty and military veterans with valid military ID or proof of military service.
Outback Steakhouse – free Bloomin' Onion and Beverage, Thursday, Nov. 11. Outback Steakhouse is honoring America's military veterans by offering active duty military and veterans a free Bloomin' Onion and beverage of choice (one non-alcoholic drink). This offer is available to the following Military Personnel who have one of the following forms of identifications on November 11, 2010: U.S Uniform Services Identification Card, U.S Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), DD form 214 Veterans Organization Card (i.e., American Legion and VFW), Photograph in Uniform, Wearing Uniform.
Uno Chicago Grill, Thursday, Nov. 11. Uno's is offering a free entree or individual pizza with a purchase of an entree or pizza of equal or greater value. Offer good for all military for veterans and active duty military. ID or proof of service required: Show up in uniform (if your service permits), provide military ID, show a picture of yourself in uniform, or have other ID showing proof of service.
Texas Roadhouse – free meal, Thursday, Nov. 11. Offer varies by location; our local Texas Roadhouse is offering a free meal from opening until 4pm. Other locations may vary in offer, hours, or availability. Call ahead to your local restaurant for more information.
Krispy Kreme – Free doughnut. Available only at participating Krispy Kreme stores. Offer available to all active-duty, retirees & veterans on Thursday November 11th. Be sure to call ahead to verify your local Krispy Kreme is participating.
T.G.I. Friday's – Buy one get one free Nov 11-14. At participating locations for anyone with an old or current military ID. November 11-14.
Subway – Free Six Inch Sub. Many subway locations offer a free six inch sub to military veterans on Veteran's Day. However, Subway restaurants are franchises, so this offer may only be available in select locations. Please contact your local Subway for more information regarding Veteran's day specials.
Sam's Club - Free Hugo® Canes for Veterans: Sam's Club locations nationwide will distribute 36,000 Hugo® canes free of charge on November 10th, 11th and 12th, 2010 to U.S. military veterans in need of mobility assistance. Limited quantities available, while supplies last. Sam's Club® Membership is not required, but proof of military service may be required. For more information, visit HugoSalutes.com.
Golden Corral – free meal, Monday Nov. 15: The 9th annual Golden Corral Military Appreciation dinner will be held on Monday, November 15, 2010 from 5 pm to 9 pm in all Golden Corral Restaurants nationwide. The free "thank you" dinner is available to any person who has ever served in the United States Military. If you are a veteran, retired, currently serving, in the National Guard or Reserves, you are invited to participate in Golden Corral's Military Appreciation Monday dinner.


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Keagan Dolly's new club Montpellier HSC have sacked their coach just four days after the South African's transfer was announced, but what does it mean for the former Mamelodi Sundowns star?
The 24-year-old was officially unveiled last week Friday, ending the transfer saga with his former club. However, on the same day Montpellier – without Dolly in the squad – lost 5-1 to Olympique Marseille.
It was the club's seventh defeat in their last 10 games and has left the 2012 Ligue 1 champions just one point above the relegation zone, and as a consequence the club sacked their coach Frederic Hantz on Monday.
"Montpellier Hérault Sport Club is aware of the gravity of the club's current sporting situation, as well as the foreseeable consequences. This gravity has forced our hand, given our concern for the players," read on the club's official website.
"As a consequence, we are announcing that head coach Frédéric Hantz and his assistant Arnaud Cormier have been relieved of their duties and will be paid out of their contracts.
"We have asked former MHSC players Jean-Louis Gasset and Ghislain Printant, who are both well qualified, to run the rule over our sporting situation in order to determine an urgent solution."
But what does this mean for the Bafana Bafana star, who just completed his €1.7 million transfer?
Often it's the coaches who want a certain player with cases of players being frozen out when the boss gets sacked.
However, this doesn't appear to be on the cards for Dolly because of the following three simple reasons:
1) Dolly was bought amid the ongoing crisis. Even before Dolly's transfer was announced on Friday, Montpellier had already lost six out of their previous nine games in all competitions. Surely the club was aware of the coaches' uncertain future, but still went ahead to buy Dolly.
2) The South African's deal is among the most expensive buys in Montpellier history. The Ligue 1 club surely wouldn't have splashed the cash and remained calm during the transfer saga with Masandawana, if there wasn't a long-term vision for Dolly to help the side - irrespective of who is the coach.
3) Another factor speaking for the fact that Dolly fans shouldn't be worried about his future is his four-and-a-half year contract. The club wouldn't have given a new signing such a long contract, if he wasn't bought to impress in the long run.
Montpellier will surely hope that the South African can be part of the match day squad soon and potentially help the club out of their struggles.


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What is known from choose-your-own-adventure books, which let you decide how the story unfolds, might soon become a new trend in TV entertainment. Netflix is reportedly working on such feature that allows viewers to make choices while they watch. Will this long-standing storytelling tradition be revived and proof successful in TV series? In the following, I will briefly illustrate some existing ideas on this topic and share my own thoughts and vision.
Some argue that this would fundamentally misunderstand the appeal of television; that is to lean back, to be entertained, and to be surprised by what will happen next in our favorite TV shows and films. In my opinion, it depends on how often viewers have to make a decision. Every 5 minutes or every 30 minutes? Now that technology makes it possible, I believe that choose-your-ending stories will lead to increasing engagement with TV content.
I would suggest to perceive the new format as a rearrangement of chapters from a linear storyline to one in tree shape. Episodes might be as short as 30 minutes, at the end of which viewers are confronted with an essential decision. Corresponding to the decision made, they will then follow a certain branch of the "episode tree". I think, for curiosity watchers will most likely explore all tree branches in the end. In terms of engagement, the fact that different viewers come to different endings, will heat up the conversation between them and also increase the likelihood of wanting to watch several or even all branches.
In the figure below, a linear storyline is compared to what a choose-your-own-adventure arrangement might look like. The conventionally arranged series consists of 11 episodes while the TV show in tree shape consists of 21 episodes (lines), in total includes 10 decision nodes (squares), and offers 11 possible endings (triangles).
What does this mean for filmmakers? In my opinion, more footage will be required for one season of a given TV show. Instead of 11 episodes of 45 minutes each, 21 episodes of 30 minutes each might be necessary to make the concept work. In this example the total runtime would increase by almost a third. Budget restrictions might then lead to cutbacks on other areas of spending, such as actors. Also the number of seasons might be reduced or certain narrative branches might intersect at a later point in time again, ending collectively to save footage. Story will be the key and filmmakers will have to be creative in order to excite audiences. From a technological point of view, choose-your-own-adventure series might be easier to realize than other trends such as virtual reality. The filmmaking process and equipment remain the same here. Even smaller filmmakers can make the new concept a reality, for example, by publishing a series on YouTube and posting the links of the possible sequels at the end of each episode.
Ultimately, choose-your-own-adventure series might be a simulation of choices that we face in our real lives. The choices viewers make might very well have a moral tone to it. Should you go in now and risk your life to save the friend in a burning house, or should you wait for the firefighters to arrive? Waiting may very well end up in his death, but if you rush ahead, which is a choice based on good morals, this might not necessarily lead to a happy end. While this opens up new possibilities for educational messaging in popular entertainment content, it remains to be seen whether audiences are willing to take this much responsibility over the unfolding of a story or if they rather like to lean back and be entertained.
What do you think? Would you like to make decisions or do you prefer to let it happen? Feel free to leave comments and to share your thoughts.
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Rosie Timothy: That's How I Connect
Like many, I am an Orlando transplant, finding myself here by way of Kentucky. I moved here on a whim to attend graduate school, without knowing anyone, leaving my immediate family behind. However, little did I know that four years later, I would find myself in a loving, Christ-centered community that has become my second family (in addition to starting my own family). In these past four years, I have called Summit my home (I actually attended my first service only a few weeks after I arrived!), and I have been overwhelmed at times by the community God has placed in the lives of me and my family. Both my husband and I have no immediate family here, and we have found that our Connect group has become that family. They have provided invaluable wisdom, accountability, support, and love as we journeyed from dating to married, and on to becoming parents. Our Connect group is our family. I am forever thankful for the day God decided to orchestrate my move to Florida, surround me with people who put Him first, and live out those virtues, in turn drawing me closer to Him in every conversation, potluck, BBQ, text, and study.
My Connect group has shown me that community, in your walk with faith, is essential. As Summit states so clearly, we were meant to do life together. In those relationships we find accountability, vulnerability, and support as reach our highest peak, and transcend our lowest valley. I know that the tears, the laughter, the late night talks and texts have molded my faith, and for that I am forever grateful.
I want to encourage you, if you are reading this (and by the way, if you are, thank you!), to think about taking that next step and joining a Connect group. Provide yourself with the space to share your life with others, challenge yourself in your spiritual growth, and I know God will use those moments to speak to you and through you.
Guest blogger Rosie Timothy is a partner at the Lake Mary campus, where she serves in Base Camp and performs with the Base Camp Live! crew. She and her husband, Keiron, have an adorable little boy named Jaxon. This is her first blog post!
If you'd like to get connected in community here at Summit, join us for Group Day this weekend:
Herndon // Thursday, January 22nd and Sunday, January 25th following all services
Lake Mary // Sunday, January 25th following all services
Waterford // Sunday, January 25th at 12:30 p.m.
Want to join a Connect group for our new Windermere/Dr. Phillips area campus? Join us for Group Day at Herndon and we'll get you plugged in!


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DEFIANCE, OHIO -- Defiance College baseball improved its record to 2-0 against Bluffton University to claim the season series thanks to a 7-2 win in a Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference game at Craig A. Rutter Field.
Defiance had six hits in the game with two players recording multi-hit games. Senior Zack Reed (Midland, Mich./Bullock Creek) and freshman Everett Kissel (Defiance/Tinora) both finished two-of-four at the plate. Reed also added a run scored, while Kissel scored a pair of runs to go along with a RBI.
On the mound, senior Nick Peters (Macomb, Mich./Eisenhower) claimed his fifth win of the season going six full innings and allowing just two runs on five hits and had a pair of strikeouts. Sophomore Paris Creek (Bryan) pitched three scoreless innings in relief to get the save. He gave up just two hits and had one strikeout.
Bluffton (11-17, 4-12 HCAC) got on the board first with a run in the top of the fourth inning on a wild pitch and then platted another run in the fifth on a fielding error with a runner on third base to make the score 2-0. Defiance (10-19, 7-9 HCAC) rebounded with five runs in the bottom of the fifth highlighted by a two-run single by junior Glen Collier (Zionsville, Ind./Zionsville) with bases loaded giving the Yellow Jackets a 5-2 margin.
The lead remained three runs for DC until the bottom of the eighth when the Jackets crossed home plate two more times thanks to a RBI-triple by Kissel and a ground out by senior Dave Blanch (Alliston, Ont./Banting Memorial) that increased the lead to 7-2.
Following two quick outs by Bluffton to begin the ninth, the Beavers got a runner on base via a single and then advanced him into scoring position on a wild pitch. The Defiance defense then recorded the game-ending out on a popup during the next at-bat to seal the game and go on to claim the 7-2 win.
Defiance will next travel to Terre Haute, Ind. to begin a HCAC series against Rose-Hulman (Ind.) Institute of Technology on Friday-Saturday, Apr. 21-22. The two teams will square off in a single, nine-inning game on Friday with the first pitch set for 6 p.m.


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By Aditya Chakraborty
System (2011) Bengali Film Trailer
Calcutta, August 2, 2011 (Washington Bangla Radio) Film-maker Riingo Banerjee (interview) who wears many hats himself when he makes films makes very stylized films regarding which we have no doubt. His current film 'System' which according to him is the first ever Bengali film based on the underworld is based on the human side of hitmen who live life on the edge. The dark underbelly of the city is slowly unraveled through various layers of the 'system which consists of various layers right from the top to the lowest rung as everyone is involved and the cops who are undercover agents are very much a part of them.
Indrajit, Shubhra, Riingo and Indranil
According to the director, he had done a lot of research while undertaking this project by speaking to under trials lodged in Presidency Jail who have been part of the underworld as well as spoken to undercover cops who tread on both sides of the law and befriend the gangsters to know their modus operandi.He had also spoken to a few crime reporters who are referred to as 'J Deys' because of the through knowledge of the system and how it works.
Subhra and Indraneil
Riingo in fact has given certain nicknames to every tier of the 'system' to give them prominence. If the reporters are' J.Deys', then the hitmen are 'Cheetahs' one of whom Indranil potrays .The film is very different from any other film and can definitely be called the first film based on the 'underworld' .The film is very slick and the lead character Indraneil who plays Ekvalya-the ultimate hitman who is calculative, ruthless, menacing (in approach) and has a body to die for. His body language and mannerisms are just right for the role and he is extremely good in his first 'commercial' film.
The film is pacy and it at times things happen so fast and in a manner that you are confused regarding the characters and the flow of events specially during the action sequences.Ekalavya even gets to romance a girl Rani, a bar dancer (who loses her eyesight in a shootout due to him and even sees the world again with her beloved's eyes after he dies in a shootout!).Suvraa as Rani is the weak link as she is terribly miscast as Rani and she continues to be ex-pressionless even in this film! In one scene, when Ekalavya tries to hand her walking stick to her, she is hysterical and pathetic in that scene.Indrajeet as Rudra is quite good and forms an unusual friendship with Ekalavya till the end.Sabyasachi as Dilawar and Rajesh Sharma as Siddhant play their part well(they are undercover cops, Dilawar follows some principles while Siddhant is ruthless). The frames exist in sepia and black and white as well along with colour.The music of this film is quite good including the background score. In fact towards the end, you find a combo of techno-trance stuff which is played towards the very end during the last encounter.'Ferari Mon'- by Jeet Gannguli and 'Alokborsho Dure' by Jeet Gannguli and Monali Thakur deserve a special mention along with the visuals which have been shot in Thailand.Jeet even appears as himself in the 'Alokborsho Dure' number.
This is Riingo's interpretation of the underworld as the operating system of the underworld in every city is different and this is what he wanted to present a picture of in front of us-the way the 'system' works in this part of the city. He is hoping to make a sequel or even a trilogy out of this and we are going forward to seeing those films in anticipation. This film is very unlike Tollywood and something which we have not seen before.
One of the most catchy things about this film-the poster. It is straight out of a Bollywood film like Cash/Race from Bollywood or any Hollywood action film and is very appealing and 'international' in it's look. Great going for Tollywood, Brand Value Communications (the producers) and Riingo.The film is just like him!


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O'Riley's Irish Pub Downtown is having a party and you are invited. We are celebrating our 3rd year downtown with a drink and drown. Purchase a wristband for $15 and enjoy unlimited well drinks and domestic beers from 10pm - 12pm. For every 100 people going, we will be adding a premium product to be included during the special. Share and invite.
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Acer Aspire AS5741 i3 & i5
Acer Aspire AS5741 i3 & i5 has announced two new Aspire Aspire laptops, the AS5741 i3 and AS5741 i5. The model Aspire AS5741 Core i3-330M has 2GB RAM, 320GB HDD and a DVD Super Multi. Core i5-430m version is obviously more powerful and has 4GB of RAM and DVD Super Multi drive with optional Blu-Ray with a small price increase.
Both models have a 15.6-inch display with 1366 × 768 resolution, HDMI out and a 1.3 megapixel web cam. The two new Aspire are currently dedicated to the Japanese market, it is unknown whether they will further spread worldwide.
Acer Aspire AS5741 Key Features:
* Intel Core i3 or i5 processor
* DVD burner
* Optional Blu-Ray drive
* 15.6-inch 1366 x 768 resolution display
* HDMI output
* 1.3-megapixel webcam
This notebook should be priced from $753 (~ Rs. 34,600) to $1076 (~ Rs. 49,400), depending on the configuration.
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Using Two-Factor Authentication [Video]
Overview of several different ways to add two-factor authentication to a site using 1Password, Authy, Microsoft Authenticator, or SMS. Originally posted to CapMac Vimeo repository in August 2017. Duration approximately 10 minutes.
[00:00:00] SPEAKER: Hello this is Nathan Lott, and on today's screen cast I want to talk about two-factor authentication. So when we talk about security, there are three levels that we need to think about. There is: something that you know--and those are passwords; something that you have--and that may be a smartphone or a UB key or some kind of security key; and then something that you are--and that includes Biometrics, like a thumbprint for Touch ID, or facial detection, or something like that. It's best case scenario is to have all three but, barring that, two-factor authentication just adds an extra level of security to the different sites that you depend on.
[00:01:10] So what we're going to talk about today is two-factor authentication, and specifically things that you need a six-digit or, in Microsoft's case I think it's a seven or eight digit, code in addition to your password in order to log you in.
[00:01:30] So let's start with just looking at a website called Two Factor Auth .org [https://twofactorauth.org]. So this is a list of websites--whether or not they support two-factor authentication--and as you can see it's organized into different topics. So 'Backup and Sync' [clicks link for category]--So if we look at Apple iCloud, it supports SMS. And that is when you get a text message with a six-digit code or a software token--and that's what we're going to talk about when we talk about Microsoft's--or a six-digit code you can use with an app called Authy (a u t h y).
[00:02:23] So how do we enable two-factor authentication? Let's start with Evernote. And we'll log in. We'll go down into 'My Account', and then go to 'Settings', and then we'll go to 'Security', put in our password. Okay, so now we can set up two-step verification. We'll go ahead and [clicks] 'Enable'. And we have a choice of either getting a verification code via text message or authenticator app. And for this example I'm going to use 1Password as my authenticator app. But it first it requires a verification address. So we're going to send the verification email, and in that email will be a confirmation code. So I'll copy that code [and pastes into Evernote Security Summary input field, and clicks 'Confirm' button]. So here is where they will send you a verification code via SMS, so we can enter that in. And you can see in my notifications that I got the Evernote verification code. Optional you can set up a backup number. I'm going to skip that step. And then we're going to do the authenticator. So continue with iOS and then you scan a barcode. But we're going to do this with 1Password on the Mac, and so I have my Evernote account here, we're going to 'Edit' [clicks Edit button], and under 'Label' there's a little three dot--circle with three dots--and we're going to do One-Time Password [selects option from list]. Then we get this 1Password code scanner that we're going to set [position scanner overlay] over our barcode, and that's it. It happened really really fast. So I click Save, and then we can enter in the code that we got.
[00:04:35] And you only get 30 seconds to copy the code. And then you get a list of backup codes--if you're unable to provide your verification code, you'll be able to sign into your Evernote account. And you can choose to save those if you want, but these are one-time use. So we need to copy one of these backup codes, because it asks you to put it in [pastes code], in the second one. So here's our backup code, and we'll complete the setup [clicks button to Complete Setup]. So now, when I sign out of Evernote and then log back in, then it asks for the code, and I can go into 1Password, and I have my two-factor authentication code, copy it and paste it in there.
[00:05:27] So that's one way of adding two-factor authentication through 1Password. There's also an app called Authy on your mobile device. So let's bring up the phone, and then there is Authy in the App Store, and it is a free app. So I'll give you an example of how that works. I'll go to Amazon, sign out and then sign back in. It asks for my two-step verification. So I'll go to the phone, lookup Authy, and here is my Amazon token, and I can sign in.
[00:06:11] Okay, so now I'm going to show you how to use--setup two-factor authentication using Authy. So I'm going to go to hover.com. This is a site that sells domain names. I'm going to sign in, and go to 'Your Account', and 'Settings', and turn on two-step sign in, and we'll use an app. Now with Authy I can tap on Scan QR Code, put it up against the the screen. And this is my account name, and now I have my Hover token. So then I have to enter in the code, and then [clicks] 'Enable Two-Step Sign In'. And then we can save this [copies and pastes code] in 1Password for safe keeping as my backup. Okay so that's how you use Authy to create a two-factor authentication.
[00:07:15] Then if you use Microsoft, Microsoft has their own system. So we'll go to OneDrive, sign in, over into 'My Accounts', and 'View Account'. Click on the Security Tab, and then click on 'Explore more security options'. I'm going to have it text [selects that choice] to verify my identity. So I got my code from Microsoft, and then we're going to set up the Microsoft app. So I'm going to set this up on an iPhone, and then I have to go to the App Store and download the Microsoft Authenticator. And then we're ready to add our account--and it's a personal account. Sign in. Choose whether you want the code to go to your text or your email--I'm just going to go to text. I get my Microsoft code. And now I'm set up with two-factor authentication on Microsoft. So if I log out, and log back in again, on the phone I have an approved sign in--and you have to make sure the code matches, and it does--so I can tap on 'Approve', and I am into Microsoft. So that is how to setup two-factor authentication using your smartphone either through Authy, 1Password, or Microsoft's proprietary account.
[00:09:24] And then there is a third way--or a fourth way of doing two step authentication, and that is through SMS or text messages. And you've seen that as an intermediary step on some of these sites in order to get the app Authy set up, or 1Password. And it's really--all it is--is it's easy as scanning the QR code. And that's it. All it does is give you an added level of security past your password, and then something that you have, which is your smartphone. And that's going to do it for this screencast. I hope you enjoyed it, and talk to you next time.


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Cries-tu "au secours"? Getting ready to go back to school can be a stressful time. Whether you want to improve your own skills or help someone else, languages can be a tough subject. Whether it's learning to read, thriving with English class, French, or learning a different language – we can help.
Literacy is an important skill, and your library can help with that. Children's books are a great tool for helping to instill a love of reading from a young age. We also have tools and materials to help new readers, as well as parents and educators. Items like Literacy Strategies For Grades 4-12: Reinforcing The Threads Of Reading by Karen Tankersley or Family Literacy Storytimes by Kathryn Totten can help. Of course there are many books which can help you come up with a strategy for increasing literacy. Remember though, any book can help with that key skill. People often ask me what book I'd recommend to people who want to learn to read and I always give the same answer "Something the reader will enjoy" (we typically then end up finding something together.)
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French Immersion is rewarding but challenging for kids, and especially so for their parents. People who want to help with homework but don't speak the language themselves can improve their skills with some of our DVDs, Audio CDs, books, downloadable media, and other resources (some of which can be found here.) Mme. Kate is also offering a great (and fun) bilingual storytime: Family Fun With French on Thursdays from 10:30-11:00am at our Central location on Ouellette.
Our resources "pour l'école" are plentiful, and can help those of any age (as well as those who just want to read for pleasure.) We've got great books for children such as J'adore aller a l'ecole featuring everyone's favourite Pat Le Chat. Mini-souris is very popular, and many of your favourite children's books in English are available in both official languages. You can read Robert Munsch, Dr. Seuss, John Klassen, Eric Carle, and many others in both of Canada's official languages. Reading your favourite books in a new way is great for picking up new words.
Graphic novels are a fantastic tool for improving your second language skills. The pictures help readers gather contextual clues, and it helps that they're a lot of fun. Do Le code du dragon, Le royaume des sirenes, or Une pêche extraordinaire! sound familiar? They might if you're a fan of everyone's favourite mice: Geronimo & Thea Stilton. From les souries, to une sourire, we also have other fantastic graphic novels available like Souris! by Raina Telgemeier.
Kits are also a fantastic tool, and contain books, dvds, cds, and the like together in one handy spot.
More Languages!
We also carry many other languages, whether you want to learn for school or yourself. If you go to our Database section, check out the awesome Mango Languages! From Arabic, to Yiddish, it's a great way to learn a new language. There's even a great section for those looking to learn English. By the way, another way to improve your skill in English is to pop by our informal English Conversation Circles which happen on Tuesdays at our Bridgeview Location and Wednesday evenings at our Central location.
Windsor Public Library has a wide selection of languages available. While I have highlighted the French section due to the demand for back to school, we carry materials from around the world. Whether you want to pick up a new language, or just read a newspaper from a different spot on the globe, WPL has you covered. Our languages collection has books, magazines, DVDs, and other materials in Spanish, Urdu, Arabic, Polish, and more!
Languages and literacy are enormously broad topics, and so I haven't been able to mention everything here. If you don't see what you're looking for in this blog, please feel free to give us a call or search through our catalog. Our librarians are great at finding the resources you need and are always happy to help. You can even ask them remotely with our Ask a Librarian Service.


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Twitter has had a 140-character limit since its founding 11 years ago, but it's now testing a doubling of that to 280 characters. The company is making the longer allowable length available for some users.
Twitter already eased the restrictions last year, when they stopped counting things like photos, videos and polls towards the character limit. In making the announcement yesterday (September 26th), Twitter said it knew that some users might have what it called an "emotional attachment" toward the 140-character limit, but said that even at 280 characters, tweets are still brief.
The 140-character limit was originally imposed so that tweets would fit in a single text message, which was how people used Twitter then, but since most people now use it through its mobile app, the technical necessity isn't there anymore.
Can't fit your Tweet into 140 characters?
We're trying something new with a small group, and increasing the character limit to 280! Excited about the possibilities? Read our blog to find out how it all adds up. https://t.co/C6hjsB9nbL
— Twitter (@Twitter) September 26, 2017


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I attempt for everyone my Django application with Apache-mod_wsgi during my local computer whose OS is Home windows 7.
I've placed my django.wsgi file into proper place and alter httpd.conf so that
WSGIScriptAlias / C:\DjangoProjects\tryserver\Apache\django.wsgi .
However, after i attempt to achieve
http://127.0.0.1, experienced
You don't have permission to access / on this server. message.
I've checked out my
access.log and I've discovered both of these lines
127.0.0.1 - - [30/Jun/2011:22:36:50 +0300] "GET / HTTP/1.1" 403 202
127.0.0.1 - - [30/Jun/2011:22:37:50 +0300] "\x16\x03" 302 222
What's the concept of these logs and just how can one resolve them ?
Adding wrinkles to
httpd.conf resolved my problem.
<Directory C:/DjangoProjects/tryserver/Apache>
Order deny,allow
Allow from all


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Award-Winning Writer | Mental Health Activist | Sought-After Speaker| Educator
It is my job, goal and life's work to have more conversations surrounding mental, mental illness, and psychology because people experience this, yet most people aren't talking about it. When a mental crisis or a mental health illness issue occurs, we're sort of behind the A ball as a society because we don't know how to react. I'm looking to flip the script on that and get people to the knowledge before they need it rather than after.
I was formally diagnosed in 2003. I was admitted to a psychiatric hospital and I really speak from experience when I say that I had to learn all of this after the fact. The day before I was diagnosed, I knew nothing about mental illness, nothing about mental health. I thought I was interested in physiology but I wasn't. Then, I'm diagnosed I'm in a hospital, in a locked psychiatric ward and I needed to learn everything instantly.
I really wished that I would of had a lot of knowledge ahead of time, because I think if I would of been diagnosed sooner, I probably wouldn't have been suicidal and in crisis. Thankfully, I ended up in a physiatrics hospital. I could of easily ended up in jail, or in a morgue, it could of turned out a lot worst.
Whats interesting is people are like "you were in a locked psychiatric ward, thats literally the worst case scenario". Interestingly, its not! Thats like the best case scenario for somebody that has untreated mental illness that their unaware of and that their doing nothing about, a psychiatric ward is the best case.
The worst thing about being in a psychiatric ward is, its a complete lack of control. Its locked, the doors are locked. Everything is controlled, and regimented. When I checked in they took stuff from me. The things that I brought in from home to make myself feel better in the hospital they were like "you can't have that". My girlfriend at the time brought me, my favorite drink and they were like, "no that has caffeine in it, he can't have it".
At the end of the first visit I wanted to walk her to the elevator, and they were like "no you can't". Thats kind of devastating to your psyche a little bit, because I'm like GROWN! their like "NO". It was for my own good, they were trying to keep me alive, I was there because I was suicidal. But from my perspective in that moment I just felt weak. Those are the things that I remembered; just how little agency I had.
I'm lucky for an incredible number of reasons. 1st, I'm lucky that I had money, my care over the next four years was a couple hundred thousand dollars. I was able to be hospitalized, I was able to see a psychiatrist every 4-6 weeks. I was able to try the best medications on the market. I was able to go to intensive outpatient treatment. I was able to go to the hospital for 8 hours a day 5 times a week. I was able to do that twice. I was able to go to support groups led by psychologist and psychiatrist, there wasn't really any sort of care that I wasn't able to afford. That was so important to me.
Secondly, I did have a good family, while they made a ton of mistakes they were there for me. They didn't run away from me, they were there for little things. My whole family helped me move out of my house into a smaller apartment when money got tight and when I lost my job. When I did lose my job, I had plenty of people to talk to me and say "Hey you're more than just a job, you're going to focus on wellness" and that pumped me up. Of course I had my number one (then girlfriend now wife), who was there for those really low points. Lastly, I worked very hard.
Somebody who doesn't have all those resources, they only can have one of those things, and that is to work really, really hard. Maybe, they can have two of those things, because they can work really, really hard and they have a really good family but if they don't have the money they are not going to have access to the same amount of care that I did.
Then even that fractures out, theres plenty of people that have good health insurance but maybe they live in rural America where these programs are not there or they can't afford these programs. Maybe they have the money but they don't have an number one, or a good family. If you don't know what to buy the amount of money isn't going to be helpful. You need to find a way to pay for treatment because treatment is so important. You need to take your medications as prescribed and get the right medications. You need to have a support system because thats so important.
There are things that you can do if you're not as fortunate as I was;
Support can come from many different places, find peer support groups.
Find consumer operated drop in centers.
Find a sponsor.
Find people who have been there; Theres lots of free support groups sponsored by mental health charities all over.
Find a buddy, who is willing to help you and be respectful of their boundaries.
Ask questions,
Go to all of the appointments, even when you don't want to, even if you've been in the same clothes for five days and you haven't showered, find a way to get to that appointment. The people there will understand more than you think.
If you don't have health insurance you have to find health insurance.
Apply for disability, welfare, medicare, social services: some people that I talk to are like "I don't want to do that, I don't want to be a mooch". Listen, its a social safety net, for a reason. You're going to use that safety net to get well and then when you're well, you'll be happy, you'll go back to work, and your work and earnings will help fund these social nets for the next person
Fight really hard for a better future, and find the things that you need.


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The exam covers basic skills that students learn about in high school. Topics covered in GED® classes include reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. These are the subject areas that make up the GED® examination in Illinois.
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The Essentials of Businesses – The Basics
What To Look For When Looking For A Yard Grading Contractor Near Your Home That indicates that there are some elements that you should take into consideration when hiring a yard grading contractor for your home. Thus, you should begin by asking for recommendations from other people that have hired a yard grading professional in the past. Ensure that you do further research on the yard grading professionals that will be recommended to you so that you can be certain that you are picking the right one. In addition, you should ensure that you ask more about their experiences and whether the professional that they picked was dependable, affordable and if the yard grading professional offered the services at the right time. Make sure that you choose a professional that is qualified for the job and that indicates that you should guarantee that you ask about the education level as well as the professional certificates that your potential yard grading service providers have. Thus, make sure that you determine if the contractors that you are investigating have licenses for their businesses. In addition, it is best to pick yard grading contractor that is insured so that the insurance company can compensate him in case of any injuries when working on your project. Therefore, if you choose a professional that does not have any insurance certificate then it means that you are the one that will be responsible for the medical costs of the contractor in case of an accident. The other factor that you ought to contemplate is the number of years that your potential yard grading professionals have been in this line of business. In addition, it is important that you choose a company that has adequate employees and has modern equipment for their work. Thus, make sure that you determine if the workers are well behaved and whether they treat their employees professionally. You should make sure that you contact the professionals that are in your list so that you can learn more about the level of communication. Hence, guarantee that you do your research well so that you cannot overlook any important factor that will help you to identify a good contractor. In addition, guarantee that you choose a service provider that has a good reputation and hence you ought to read the online reviews of the professionals that you are investigating. That indicates that it is very important to find a professional that has a good reputation so that you can be certain that you will receive the best services.What is more, make sure that you request for price quotes from the professionals that you are researching on. That means that you should ask for samples from the companies that are in your list.22 Lessons Learned: Resources


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I often like to take a short walk through my neighborhood to refresh my mind, relieve my screen-weary eyes, and reactivate my posture. Every time it's a beautiful experience of simple details, delighting every one of my senses.
Starting on our narrow path, I follow the curves and turns of the walkway, passing bright green slopes and quaint backyard porches. Trees of all kinds pepper the lawns and neighborhood parks. Evergreens and oaks and many others I cannot recognize by name but know by characteristics and repeated encounters, like the peeling trunk trees and my friend with the thick knarled trunk. Each one sways with the crisp cool breeze as if welcoming me to look up and applaud their beauty. Their branches are full of delicate birds flitting about singing cheerfully and showing off their lovely feathers in the glimmering bright sunshine.
Caught up in the performance above me, I stumble over a piece of lifted cement where a strong tree root had tunneled underneath. Laughing out loud and sheepishly looking about to see if anyone had seen my daydreaming trip, I gather my balance. I spend the next few steps gazing directly in front of me, re-familiarizing myself with the process of walking.
The creatures on the ground are just as entertaining. Lizards scurry away as I draw near, dogs bark—to say hello or scare me off, I can't really tell, and cats walk fences and simply watch me with their serious poker faces.
It's simply me, alone, on the path and it feels incredibly peaceful. My thoughts drift into prayers of gratitude as I breathe in deep the fresh coastal air and let out a soft sigh of contentment.
The path narrows with slopes and bushes hugging a little tighter. Wafts of jasmine and gardenia catch my attention and I scan my surroundings for the source. A rich dark green bush with petite pearly buds catches my eye and I make my way over to stick my nose as close to a bud as I can. With a big inhale I savor the aroma, hoping to make it linger. I will return for a flower once it blooms.
Making my way home, I walk briskly, filled with eagerness to work again and write down a few creative thoughts that formulated during the walk. As I approach the final stretch, I pause momentarily to reach out and touch the inside of a peeling tree's bark. It's so spongey and soft, not at all what I expected. The bark is more like a fabric than wood. Resisting the urge to take some home, I give it one final look and continued on. A few strides later I've reached our home. Pushing open the gate with glee, I head straight to the kitchen to start boiling some water for tea. A good walk must be finished with a sipper of some sort, I tell myself.
Moments later, with a steaming cup of tea, a peaceful heart, and an enlivened spirit, I am ready to face the remainder of my day.
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China is a Bay area band fronted by Michael James Tapscott. They play a nice brand of folk-rock and they've got a new LP coming out on Feb 22 titled And Then Nothing Happened. Here's some more info on the LP.
Once again, the collection of songs revolves around the cinematic songwriting that has become the band's trademark. This time the characters are a bunch of beautiful losers caught in a freeze frame hovering somewhere between mundanity and epiphany like something out of a Raymond Carver story. In the album's opening track 'Marnie' the narrator looks back at a love that's gone but not forgotten, wondering if it's really all over for good; on the title track 'And Then Nothing Happened' the narrator comes to terms with his broken dreams and the reality of a life where there's nothing left for him after last call.
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I doubted myself at debut, was all at sea against Wasim and Waqar: Sachin
"My first day of international cricket wasn't without drama and one incident in particular left an unpleasant feeling. In the post-lunch session a bearded man clad in salwar kameez entered the field and went straight up to Kapil Dev, abusing him for being in Pakistan."
"After this exchange with Kapil, the intruder then went over to mid-off, where Manoj Prabhakar, our top fast bowler on the tour, was fielding. He abused Prabhakar before moving on to skipper Srikkanth - and with Srikkanth he got physical.
"I was fielding at point and I was scared I would be next and was ready to run to safe confines of the dressing room if the intruder came towards me. The truth is it was much more than a cricket match that was being played between the two teams."


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At Couples Resorts, Coral Reefs are Closer Than You Think
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In recent years, much focus has been placed on the health
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CHICAGO - Hollinger International Inc., publisher of the Chicago Sun-Times, said yesterday that it settled a lawsuit over claims of inflated circulation at the newspaper and two other publications for a total of $15 million in cash and free advertising.
The settlement will resolve most claims by advertisers arising from the inflated circulation figures, Hollinger said. It will pay $7.7 million in cash and give advertisers $7.3 million in free ads and discounts.
The settlement doesn't cover lawsuits by four advertisers that the company is still negotiating with.
The Sun-Times also will pay as much as $5.6 million in fees and expenses for the advertisers' lawyers.
"Senior management of the Chicago Sun-Times Group alerted the audit committee to practices it had discovered that resulted in the overstatement of circulation figures at the Chicago Sun-Times over the past several years under prior leadership," said Jeremy Fielding, a Hollinger spokesman.


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Dating in Your 40s: Why You Should Never Settle
Dating in Your 40s is a different experience than dating in your 20s. You've been around the block a few times and, likely have a marriage or long term relationship (or two!), in the rear view mirror.
You know relationships are hard, and you're acutely aware of how challenging it is to find a quality partner.
You're also hitting the phase of life where you're questioning life and craving more purpose and meaning in how you spend your time. While you're not "old," you're starting to become aware of the passing of time, and that likely produces thoughts of who you will be spending all that time with as you start to enter a new phase of life.
As you're looking ahead to your 50s, 60s, etc. you don't want to spend those years alone.
So with that perfect storm brewing, if you're like a lot of people, when you find someone, you settle.
Unfortunately, while creating a life with someone is what you want, settling is one of the worst things you can do for yourself and your future.
If you crave a partner that fulfills you and lights you up...you can't settle.
Whenever you settle, you compromise your desires to accept less than what you want or need (and that goes for anything). "Good enough" and "better than nothing" are the mindsets behind settling.
In other words, settling is giving up.
People settle for a variety of reasons but, while some things are worth settling for, others are too important, and settling should never be a factor. A life partner and romantic relationship fall into this category.
Let me give you an example...
Earlier this year, I traveled to across country. By the time I arrived late in the evening, I was starving! My plan was to get to my hotel and grab something nearby. I don't typically eat a lot of fast food, but I was okay with something quick and convenient since my options were limited. Sadly, the only available choice was a particular fast food place that I don't like. But, I was so hungry that it was good enough, and I forked over my money and happily dove into my order. After a few bites, I couldn't stomach it anymore and tossed it in the trash. I ate just enough to alleviate my hunger, but I didn't feel satisfied.
But, knowing this, why do so many people continue to settle for someone that isn't ideal?
The fear of spending life alone is probably the biggest reason people settle. Their fear is greater than their desire. They settle for a person - almost any person - simply to have the +1 in their life.
This fear could be because of a lack of self-esteem, a pushy parent, or not having established a healthy relationship with themselves.
They see a partner as the missing piece that completes their life, so even if the person isn't the right fit, they fill the position with whoever comes along that is 'good enough.' In doing so, they sacrifice what they actually crave - a fulfilling, happy, and mutually fulfilling relationship - for someone that alleviates their fears simply with their presence.
For a lot of people, they deeply desire finding their 'soul mate.' I'm not sure I believe that one person out there that exists just for us. I do believe there is a certain type of person that is ideal for each of us based on who we are, but many different people can fall into this category.
Regardless of whether it's one or several people, the main things people are craving are the deep connection, mutual love, respect, support, and a little fun.
They want that person that just gets them and makes them a better person just by being with them.
Unfortunately, in their quest to find this, people get so afraid they won't find it, that they settle for someone that is "good enough" or "better than nothing."
By settling, you're making your worst fear come true...You deny yourself the opportunity to find the right person, simply by settling for the "good enough" person.
You deny yourself the opportunity to find the right person, simply by settling for the "good enough" person.
Finally, another big reason people settle is they tie their identity to having a partner. They feel they're nothing if they don't have a boyfriend/girlfriend or husband/wife in their life.
Without having a strong sense of self, these individuals look to someone...anyone else to make them whole.
Unfortunately, when you have this mindset, settling allows you to fill that need of having someone in your life.
I've never been one to settle, so I could go on forever explaining why this is a bad idea.
Human beings are complicated creatures. It's not easy to find the person that meets you where you are, and your lives mesh together in a perfectly imperfect way. Everyone knows a couple that has been together forever, and it seems as if they were custom made for each other.
Everyone wants to be in that relationship, but you can't force that kind of connection, and if you give up on trying to find it by settling, you'll never experience the beauty of that type of relationship.
It makes me sad to see so many people settling when it comes to dating and relationships and I believe it's a big part of why there are so many divorces these days. People are settling and after a few years of living with someone that isn't the right fit for them (and vice versa), the dissatisfaction becomes too much.
Let's look at some of the top reasons, in my opinion, on why you shouldn't settle
Think of it as eating bland, tasteless oatmeal for every meal for the rest of your life. Yes, it'll keep you from being hungry, but you won't be satisfied. You'll crave something with more flavor and foods that make you excited to eat. You'll want something that surprises you from time to time. You'll start obsessing over food. No, you won't be hungry, but you won't be happy.
It's the same thing when settling in a relationship. You won't be truly satisfied because you're not with someone that can fill your cup and be the person you need in your life. Sure, for the first few years it may feel like it's fine, but in the long run, you'll always want more.
If you've never experienced being in a relationship with someone that gets you, respects you, supports you and loves you exactly as you are, then you've missed out (this is assuming you return the same to your partner!). You can't force this or make this happen if someone isn't the right match for you.
Everyone deserves this type of connection and relationship and it's worth holding out for because it is out there and it does exist.
It's one thing to choose for yourself to settle, but when you do that, you're also making that choice for another person. If you don't feel your partner is the right fit for you, then you're not the right fit for them.
By staying in the 'just good enough' relationship and settling, you are keeping your partner from finding the right person because of your fears.
Some people are like me...they refuse to settle. For others, it's their standard mode of operation when it comes to dating.
What's the difference between these two types of people? A strong sense of self-worth.
The person that doesn't settle knows their value and knows they're worth the right person, so they won't settle for less.
So, that's the first step...boost your self-worth.
In addition to a strong sense of self-worth, there are other ways you can settle-proof yourself...
This tip ties in with the self-worth, but when you love yourself, you won't settle for less because you know you're worth the relationship you desire. When you love your life, you won't need another person to fill the voids. You'll look for someone to complement the amazing life you're living.
I love being in a relationship (if it's a good one!), but I also love being single. Regardless of what phase you're in, embrace it. There's a lot to love about flying solo and when you learn to love being single, you won't be afraid to ditch a relationship that isn't working for you.
Get clear on the non-negotiables in what you're looking for in a person and relationship and then don't compromise on those. They're non-negotiables for a reason, so if you settle on those particular qualities, you're setting yourself up for heartbreak (and potentially wasting years of your life in the process!).
When a fear settles in, it makes you imagine scenarios that aren't likely to happen. If you walk away from a 'just good enough' relationship, you shouldn't fear that you will always be alone.
You will not always be alone. You just won't.
Look around you. There are plenty of people out there looking for love. You won't be single forever. I promise.
Settling in a relationship is like a puzzle piece that doesn't quite fit, but you want it to because it's so close. You don't want to keep looking for that missing piece; you want to move on to another section. But, in the end, you know you have to throw it back in the pile and keep looking because the puzzle won't be complete with the wrong piece. It's close, but it's not the right one.
When you get clear on what you want from a partner and a relationship and can see how that would look in your life, you'll be less likely to settle for a person or partnership that doesn't fit that vision.
You deserve to have the love you crave, but if you settle, you'll never find it... I promise.
So, drop the fears, boost your confidence, and hold out for the right person and the right relationship.


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Hi Loves & Happy Tuesday!
As always, life has been hectic lately. In the past couple of months, we've celebrated our anniversary, traveled across the northwest coast, and now we're already entering the holiday season (my favorite time of year). Long story short, I've been wanting to share this gorgeous dress (c/o Alice & Trixie) with you for quite some time now, and unfortunately I waited so long to put up this blog post that it's now out of stock. But they do have some amazing pieces in their current collection, like this dress (perfect for a wedding or holiday party) and this red dress (a little more casual), so snag those before they're gone!
If you can't tell, I've recently become obsessed with anything wrapped. Out of my recent purchases, I'd have to say my wrap tops and wrap dresses may be my absolute favorites. They are so simple, yet flattering, and I think they would work for most body types. Also, can we take a second to talk about this color?! I LOVE. I usually stick to neutrals, but I'm also loving the jewel-tones that are trending lately. Burgundy (maroon - I am an Aggie, after all), emerald and anything blue always catches my eye.
I've linked my accessories below, as well as a few similar options for the dress! I hope you all have a great week and hopefully today is your "Friday"!
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DRESS: c/o Alice & Trixie || SANDALS: Target || NECKLACE: BaubleBar || WATCH: Daniel Wellington || SUNNIES: Ray Ban
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Twins Baby Shower Cake for a Dr. Seuss Themed Party
We created this cake for a One Thing Two Thing Dr. Seuss themed baby shower. The cake was done in aqua blue with polka dots and we topped it with two onsies for the twins. This shower was originally scheduled for the week before but the twins decided to make an appearance early and the shower was moved to after the arrival of the two babies.


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Tribute to Churchill : the British hero of WWII
Sir Winston Churchill
Even 50 years after his death, Britain's most stylish prime minister is still looking good
Sir Winston speaking in Blackpool, Lancashire, 1954 © Marc Riboud/ Magnum Photos
There's a quote among the legions of juicy aperçus attributed to Sir Winston Churchill that seems to sum up his personal style: "I am a man of simple tastes. I am easily satisfied with the best."
Half a century after his death, amid a slew of new books and TV documentary tributes, it's clear that our fascination with Sir Winston shows no sign of abating. And a large part of that fascination is the sense that, behind his stellar achievements – revered statesman, decorated soldier, accomplished painter, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, and, oh yes, arguably the greatest wartime leader of the 20th century – is someone who lived life on his own exacting terms.
"He wasn't a dandy in the classic sense, but there was certainly an artistry in the way he conducted himself, from his dress to his accessories," says Mr Barry Singer, author of the book Churchill Style. This, after all, was a man whose valet wielded a silver-mounted Asprey thermometer to test the temperature of his bathwater, and who always wore pale pink silk undershorts and vests bought in bulk from the Army & Navy stores, . From the start, Sir Winston had a theatrical sense of himself: "We are all worms," he once said, "but I believe that I am a glow-worm."
Winston Churchill is one of the best-known, and some say one of the greatest, statesmen of the 20th century. Though he was born into a life of privilege, he dedicated himself to public service. His legacy is a complicated one–he was an idealist and a pragmatist; an orator and a soldier; an advocate of progressive social reforms and an unapologetic elitist; a defender of democracy as well as of Britain's fading empire–but for many people in Great Britain and elsewhere, Winston Churchill is simply a heroof WWII because he fought against nazism and urged British people to fight for victory and never surrender .
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We are currently visiting the International Centre for Higher Education Management (ICHEM) at the University of Bath, UK. It was very interesting to learn more about the DBA, a truly international doctoral programme in higher education management, at yesterday's Founder's Day presentation. Even more than that, the multi-level research at ICHEM makes us wonder if the various European research centres should work together more closely in a network-like cooperation …
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Center for Higher Education and Science Studies @ UZH
I'm currently visiting the Center for Higher Education and Science Studies (CHESS) at the University of Zurich (UZH). Founded in 2014, the interdisciplinary center brings together fourteen scholars from business and economics, media research and journalism, pedagogy and educational research, history of economics and of education, social psychology, sociology, and public policy.
As the Mananing Director Bernhard Nievergelt states, the CHESS is a reaction to meet the new challenges for higher education governance that universities face due to changing institutional demands. It concentrates respective research efforts at UZH and facilitates exchange through talks and workshops. In the future, the center shall also provide academic training for students and practitioners. The CHESS is, thus, an important step towards etablishing science studies at European universities and part of the trend to professionalize higher education management. I'm grateful for the opportunity to visit the center and thank Katja Rost for supporting my stay.


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Dialogue Exercise
Dialogue Exercises
Michael: Sally's speaks Spanish 1. .
Andrea: She definitely does. However, Ryan's Spanish is 2. . He can speak Spanish 3. fast like someone who is fluent.
Michael: Yes, Sally speaks Spanish 4. than Howard does. She can't quite talk 5. a native Spanish speaker.
Wife: Should we go to the Ozarks for our vacation?
Husband: No, that is 1. . I'd like to go somewhere 2..
Wife: Well, most of the places we'd like to go to are actually 3. than the Ozarks.
Husband: Hmmm, you make a good point! I guess we'll go to the Ozarks after all. It may be the 4. place we'd actually like to go to.
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