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Hearing the Service
St John's has an Induction Loop System so if you have a hearing aid, please switch it to the 'T' setting.
Mothering Sunday
This morning we celebrate Mothering Sunday when we give thanks for the many ways our mums have cared for and influenced us. The theme for this year is 'Women Opening Doors'. During the service our children will give flowers to every woman in the congregation while the choir sings Wonder Woman and after the Show and Tell will sing a special song they have prepared for all the mums.
Sunday Evenings in Lent
Jesus: the Living Water
In this series of Lenten evening services at 6.30pm, we explore how Jesus brings life in many different ways to many different people, using his encounters with water as illustrations. With our own lives as our templates we reflect, through music, worship, prayer and water-focussed practical interludes, on the times when we have been healed and reshaped and have felt we have no control. Ultimately, we focus on Jesus himself as the source of new life within us, through the cleansing and empowerment that he gives us through his death and resurrection.
This week the focus is on Jesus' power over creation, with music ranging from Bridge over Troubled Waters (by P. Simon, of Simon and Garfunkel) to Sumsion's They that Go down to the Sea in Ships. As Jesus calmed the storm, so, using water beads and meditation, there will be an opportunity to reflect on times of turmoil and chaos in our lives and the serenity that Jesus can bring.
Lent Course 2018
Faith and the Arts
For centuries, different art forms have been used as channels to capture faith. The beauty found in these artistic expressions goes beyond the religious motif, to something deeper within the artist and the beholder. In our final session of this year's course we will explore sculpture with Professor Alexander Stoddart, Queen's Sculptor in Ordinary in Scotland.
Come along on Wednesday at 7pm for supper in the Garden Room at the Grosvenor Chapel, 24 S Audley St, Mayfair, London W1K 2PA.
Annual Vestry and Parochial Church Meeting
Our APCM this year is on Sunday, 18th March, immediately following the 10am service. This is the meeting where we receive the annual report and accounts and elect our churchwardens and members to the Parochial Church Council (PCC). This year we will be electing churchwardens and two members to the Parochial Church Council (PCC). Nomination forms are available at the back of church. Completed forms can be given to Bryan Sollenberger.
Our thanks to Damon Greeney and Andy Moxon, whose terms on PCC come to an end. A special thank you to Damon for serving the past two years as a deputy churchwarden. We particularly thank Louise Rowland, who has served as churchwarden for the past three years and retires after the Annual Vestry Meeting. The vitality of a parish like St John's is dependent on people being willing to give of their time and skills in leadership of the parish. We are as a community grateful for all that they have brought and shared. Please think carefully about whether you might have skills you can share by standing for PCC.
Change Your Clocks
Remember to set your clocks one hour ahead on Saturday, 24th March. While we lose an hour of sleep, we gain an hour of daylight in the evenings!
Bible Book Club
Bible book club meets once a month to read and to discuss the gospel reading for the coming Sunday and concludes with Compline. Meetings take place on the last Tuesday of the month – the next meeting is on 27th March. For further information, speak to one of the clergy.
Maundy Thursday
A special sung mass commemorating the Last Supper with the washing of feet takes place on the Thursday night before Easter at 8pm. The mass setting will be Missa Brevis by Kodàly and the anthem Casal's O Vos Omnes. If you would be willing to have your feet washed at this service, please speak to one of the clergy.
Good Friday Children's Workshop
A children's activity morning is planned for Good Friday between 10am and 12 noon for children from 0-11. Coffee, biscuits and hot cross buns will be available and we will build the Easter Garden. Volunteers are needed to help with the activities. A donation of £5 per child is requested (babies go free). If you can help, speak to Antonio or Becky Stringer.
Good Friday Liturgy of the Day
Good Friday is one of the holiest days in the Christian year. This service of reflection and prayer, centred on the passion and death of our Lord, is led by our choral scholars and is based around Jesus Christ, Superstar by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. The service begins at 2.00 pm.
Mrs Mops' Easter Special!
Andre is organising a special effort on Saturday morning, 31st March, to clean and to get the church ready for Easter. Please speak to him if you are happy to don your housecoat and report for duty for a morning of hard work and fun along with a mid-morning refreshment of the Vicar's special hot milky brew. Come armed with your marigolds, Brasso and Pledge. Many hands make light work: please help if you can.
Dawn Vigil and First Mass of Easter
This service begins at 5am with a Vigil of readings as we await the dawn and the resurrection of our Lord. This colourful and dramatic service incorporates the Service of Light, Renewal of Baptism Vows and the First Mass of Easter. Well worth getting up for! The service is followed by breakfast and champagne.
Easter Breakfast
A cooked breakfast is served in the hall following the dawn service. Please sign up in the porch if you plan to stay for this. Anyone wishing to volunteer to organise the Easter breakfast would be very warmly welcomed by the Vicar (who will be coming off his Lenten diet).
Easter Baptisms
There will be an opportunity for adults and children to be baptized as part of the Easter liturgy at 5am again this year. If you are considering being confirmed on 22nd April but have not yet been baptised, this is the perfect time for it – it is a traditional for those wishing to be confirmed to be baptised at Easter. If you are interested in being baptized at this service, please speak to one of the clergy as soon as possible.
Easter Reception
Following the Festival Eucharist on Easter morning there will be a fizz reception with finger food. Please bring a plate of finger food to share and indicate what you will be able to bring on the sign up sheet in the porch or on one of the clipboards that will be circulating during coffee.
Heart Start Training
Claudia Finlay has organised this course, run by London Ambulance, for members of St. John's Church on Tuesday, 3rd April. 18.30 – 20.30 at 220 Waterloo Road, London SE1. The course is available for 15 people only and is free, but you need to register. Please send your name, mobile number and email to email@example.com.
On Sunday, 22nd April, the acting Bishop of London will be presiding at a service of Confirmation. Courses preparing children and adults for Confirmation will be run in Lent. If you would like to be confirmed or if you would like to explore the possibility of being confirmed, please talk with one of the clergy. Do come along and support those who are being confirmed.
Help Robin Get to Church
Robin Plummer lives in Great Western Road and needs help getting to and from church. Would you be willing to help him? There is a rota and you would be expected to help Robin approximately one Sunday per month. Robin is particularly fond of riding in fast cars although he is also very happy to walk to church.
Children's Community Choir
Thursdays, 4.10pm
The Children's Community Choir is open for children 6 years old and above, sessions will be 30 minutes long and children will sing different genres of music. If you are interested in bringing your children along please let Robert or Antonio know.
Last week, Chris and I attended a fascinating lecture given by Canon Vernon White at Westminster Abbey about 'truth' - one of a series of thematic talks organised by the Westminster Abbey Institute (highly recommended!). We also took to the stage at Methodist Central Hall for an afternoon of music and reflection with around 2,000 people from across the UK at this year's Daffodil Day Celebration, entitled Bright Hope. Later the same day, I hosted a performance featuring musicians from the Academy of St Martin in the Fields and some local clients of the West London Day Centre; a very inspirational event. I rounded off last week with a speech at the Royal Navy Reserve Officers' Dining Club, talking about Westminster's historic links with the navy.
Coming up, there's a Hungarian flavour to Monday 12 March, when I host the Mayor of Budapest for tea in my Parlour prior to joining other London mayors for lunch at the Hungarian Ambassador's residence. I shall also be laying a wreath at the Memorial Gates, Constitution Hill on Commonwealth Day, before attending the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey, in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen and other senior members of the Royal Family. Tuesday sees me visiting the Irish Embassy as part of the annual St Patrick's Day celebrations and on Wednesday I am guest of the Director of the National Gallery for a viewing of Tacita Dean: Still Life. I am also attending the 'topping out' of the new Marylebone Boys' School and will be handing out oranges and lemons to pupils from St Clement Danes School, part of an annual ceremony. On Friday, following a meeting with the London Director of the Institute of Directors, I shall be hosting an LGBT+ reception for stakeholders across Westminster.
St James & St John School Gate Gossip
As we went to print last week with our School Gate Gossip we were told that school would be off the following day. Obviously, this was great news for our children, though parents and teachers may have seen it differently. Anyway, we had a fantastic day out in the snow, building snowmen and taking the sledges to Hyde Park. Luckily, World Book Day had not been cancelled but moved to this week, and we had a great day on Thursday dressing up and choosing our favourite costumes. This Friday we celebrated our Mothers with a Mother's Day Tea Party, which was organized by the PFA and which is an important fund-raiser. Next big event for our children is International Day on the 15th March.
Under Five's Playgroups
An international playgroup aimed at Russian speakers meets in St John's on Wednesdays at 10am. Other playgroups meet on Wednesdays at 3.45pm and Thursdays at 10am. Suggested donation for all groups: £2. Information about the playgroups can be found at www.HPPplaygroup.weebly.com and www.HPPrussian.weebly.com for the Russian speaking playgroup.


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Dr. Attwood earned his PhD and MA in Biostatistics from the SUNY University at Buffalo (UB). He also earned a BS degree in Applied Mathematics from the University at Rhode Island, as well as a MS degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering from UB.
Dr. Attwood joined the Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (Roswell Park) as a Senior Biostatistician in 2011. He was later presented with an Assistant Professor of Biostatistics in 2012 at Roswell Park. In this capacity he has designed, reviewed and analyzed clinical, pre-clinical and translational studies for a variety of disease settings and outcomes. He regularly works with the Departments of Urology and Surgical Oncology, and is a current member of the Scientific Review Committee. In addition, Dr. Attwood has been teaching undergraduate and graduate level applied statistics courses at Daemen College since 2008.
Dr. Attwood's collaborative research is supported by several NIH and DOD grants examining treatment options, biomarker indentification/development, and racial disparities in the prostate cancer setting.
He is also developing statistical methodologies for identifying biomarker based decision rules for patient classification (binary and multi-level), treatment, and outcomes (fixed and time dependent).
- Attwood, K., Tian, L. & Xiong, C. Diagnositc threshold with three ordinal groups. Journal of Biopharmaceutical Statistics 2014; 24(3):608-633. PMID: 24707966
- Montgomery, E., Gao, C., de Luca, J., Bower, J., Attwood, K. & Ylagan, L. Validation of 31 of the most commonly used immunohistochemical antibodies in cytology prepared using the Cellient automated cell block system. Diagnostic Cytopathology 2014; 42(12):1024-1033. PMID: 24678031
- Koulikov, D., Mohler, M.C., Mehedint, D.C., Attwood, K., Wilding, G.E. & Mohler, J.L. Low detectable prostate specific antigen after radical prostatectomy--treat or watch? The Journal of Urology 2014; 192(5):1390-1396. PMID: 24678031
- Poch, M.A., Mehedint, D., Green, D.J., Payne-Ondracek, R., Fontham, E.T.H., Bensen, J.T., Attwood, K., Wilding, G.E., Guru, K.A., Underwood, W., Mohler, J.L. & Heemers, H.V. The association between calcium channel blocker use and prostate cancer outcome. Prostate 2013; 73(8):865-872. PMID: 23280547
- Schmidt, L.J., Duncan, K., Yadav, N., Regan, K.M., Verone, A.R., Lohse, C.M., Pop, E.A., Attwood, K., Wilding, G., Mohler, J.L., Sebo, J., Tindall, D.J. & Heemers, H.V. RhoA as a mediator of clinically relevant androgen action in prostate cancer cells. Molecular Endocrinology 2012; 26(5):716-735. PMCID: PMC3355556
- Bailey, D.W., Nelms, B.E., Attwood, K., Kumaraswamy, L. & Podgorsak, M.B. Statistical variability and confidence iIntervals for planar dose QA pass rates. Medical Physics 2011; 38(11):6053-6064. PMID: 22047370

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I blame this book for spoiling my relationship with bread. I was a vegetarian for many many years and bread and all things bread-like were the mainstay of my diet for a very long time.
And it showed…
I always looked puffy and bloated. My belly was nowhere near flat, even though my legs were tiny. I had what I now believe was the start of metabolic syndrome. Now, I can't blame the book for my complete departure from carbs. That came much later as I learned the benefits of becoming fat adapted and bringing healthy fats back into my diet. Not only did my belly "depuff", but I also felt better. I had more energy and less brain fog. It was a huge health win for me.
That said, I'm not carb-phobic. While I do feel that cutting gluten (I still dabble in it here and there, but not often) and dramatically reducing processed food and sugars is the reason I'm still wearing a bikini at 48, sometimes I still put my hand in the breadbasket. I want to enjoy my food and I never want to feel restricted or as though any food is off limits.
I just eat with the awareness that some foods are better than others and to minimize the not-so-good ones. Also, the less crap I eat, the less crap I crave. Once you're off that vicious craving cycle, saying no to certain foods is so much easier.
Now, with all that said, this girl still likes her pizza and that's not going away. I've noticed a ton of cauliflower or veggie-based crusts on the market lately which is a huge improvement as most options are gluten-free, but to be honest, most of them are still very "carby" and not ideal to have very often (for me at least).
So here's a home-made alternative that I really love. Granted, it doesn't have that chewy texture of a gluten-filled glorious New York style pizza, but it does hit the spot and cure that pizza craving.
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Gluten Free Cauliflower Pizza Recipe [Low Carb + Keto]
For the Crust
- 1 12- ounce bag of cauliflower rice or one head of cauliflower, diced
- 2 tablespoons of sesame oil
- 2 egg whites and 1 yolk
- ½ cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt and pepper each
- 1 cup gluten-free tomato sauce
- ¼ cup additional soy cheese – see cheese comment above
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup fresh basil
- 1 can artichoke hearts
- Anything else you may want on a pizza. I added a little soy chorizo for extra protein and yes, this might have gluten too, so eater beware.
- Preheat oven to 400 and line a cookie sheet with oiled parchment paper.
- Boil cauliflower rice until mushy – about 10 mins. Then drain through a strainer (get as much liquid out as you can) and mash like you would potatoes
- Add salt, pepper, oil, eggs and cheese.
- Spread mixture out onto cookie sheet at about a ½ inch in height and pop in the oven for 30 minutes, or until brown on edges.
- Leave the oven on, but take out the "crust" and add tomato sauce and your other toppings like you would a normal pizza.
- Put back in the oven and cook for an additional 30 mins, or until well browned around the edges.
- Enjoy!
Caren is a certified yoga teacher, fitness instructor and author of The Fit Habit. Here she shares simple, healthy recipes, home workout ideas and practical ways to foster mind + body wellness.


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The @BritishEcolSoc + @EarthWatch_Org Hackathon on Freshwater + #CitizenScience
We love a good Hackathon and the British Ecological Society is running this event for PhD students and early/mid career researchers from 25-27 May.. The overview looks great and resonates with what we're doing in our module on Citizen Science in our new MSc.
Running a research hackathon is a fantastic concept and the BES note that it can sometimes lead into published work. We've been keen to foster new ways of getting research done and, in 2016, we hosted our first Book Sprint, which led to the publication of a new book on the science of light and colour. So, we can really vouch for this kind of format!


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Rhythmic Noise Music
Singing lessons from professional soprano singer in Donegal, Ireland
Barbara Edwards grew up surrounded by music and started to play the piano and sing at a very early age. By the time Barbara was in her teens, she had performed on the main stages of Dublin Theatres and had gained a scholarship to the College of Music for Voice preceeding a prestigious stint as a Bunratty Singer, in the famous Bunratty Castle. She returned to continue her professional development as a musician with the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin.
Barbara has always believed in the power of music for positive well being along with it being fun, especially for young children. Bringing music to young children and adults who may never have had the opportunity to experience to joy of music, is something she is passionate about.
Her experience stems from being a piano and voice teacher, choral director, musical director, church organist and also a performing musician in her own right. Her love and passion for the art and the sharing and enjoyment of it is evident throughout her work.
Rhythmic Noise Music© implement the Kodaly methods for young children helping them recognise pitch and pulse. This is done in an interactive and fun way for the children, and all abilities are catered to.


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Full-Time / Part-Time
MSc Energy Systems and Thermal Processes is designed to equip graduates and practicing engineers with an in-depth understanding of the fundamental issues of energy thrift and environmental consequences of irrational use of energy resources in the industrial and commercial sectors. This degree programme is one of a set of post graduate programmes designed by Cranfield University and offered at Muscat University. This is a dual degree programme, leading to the award of a Cranfield University degree and also a Muscat University degree.
The MSc in Energy Systems and Thermal Processes aims to:
We welcome applications from talented candidates of all backgrounds and each application is considered on its individual merit. Usually candidates must hold either a:
• Minimum of a "Good" undergraduate degree from an Oman institution in a relevant discipline, OR
• first or a second class UK honours degree in a relevant discipline, OR
• international degree - equivalent of UK qualifications
Candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered if they have several years' relevant work experience.
In addition, candidates will be required to show proficiency in English evidenced by:
• a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, including a minimum of 6.5 in the Writing component of the test, OR
• Successful completion of the Muscat University Pre-sessional programme
Students will be required to take eight core modules (80 credits) and a group project (or dissertation for part-time students) (40 credits) (120 credits in total). Students will also be required to carry out an individual thesis project (80 credits).(200 credits in total).
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|Heat Transfer
|Industrial Heating Systems
|Power Generation System
|Thermal Systems Operation and Design
|Renewable Energy Technologies: Systems
|Management for Technology
|Group Project (full time students only)
|Dissertation (part-time students only)
|Energy Individual Research Project (thesis)
|Orientation Day : Sunday, 16th September (compulsory for all students)
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|Full Time Students
|Part Time Year 1
|Part Time Year 2
|Part Time Year 1
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|23 - 27 Sep
|Computational Fluid Dynamics for Industrial Processes
|14 - 18 Oct
|Process Measurement Systems
|28 Oct - 1 Nov
|Heat and Power Generation Systems
|11 - 15 Nov
|Heat Transfer
|25 - 29 Nov
|Advanced Control Systems
|16 - 20 Dec
|Thermal Systems Operations and Design
|06 - 10 Jan
|20 - 24 Jan
|Energy Systems Case Studies
|03 - 07 Feb
|Management for Technology
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laura_b needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 82 designs submitted by 24 freelance designers.
Kentwood Farmers Market
Buy Local. Support Local. Eat Local.
Community farmers market, open to the public - supplies fresh produce and handmade goods
I'd like to explore the following colors:
Greens: Growth, harmony and success.
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The Black House on Prince - AKA the B-HOP
The Elizabeth Hodgson Mure House Opens as Athen's Premier BNB
Would you like to book a visit and stay at the B-HOP. Ideal for a UGA game, concert or other event. We have rooms and party facilities available. Just click here for our AirBNB reservation page
Check out this to register a trademark or copyright or copyright renewals. Best prices and best service
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Winy Maas at the Dutch talk show Verkadefabriek
On April 8 at 8 pm, Winy Maas will be a guest in the Dutch talk show "Verkadefabriek". Together with Ivo Opstelten, the Minister of Justice and Michel Krielaars, an author, journalist and expert for Russia, Winy Maas will explain how he deals with the urban future in various parts of the world and why Dutch architects do it so well worldwide.
Click here for more information.
Location: Verkadefabriek, Boschdijkstraat 45, VD 5211 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands


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od Libor Činka
13. lekce Magická angličtina Extra
Tajemství za zdmi Magického zámku
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The guests of the magical duo New Absolon
sit with them in a restaurant by the table.
The restaurant, same as the Magic Castle,
is famous for being
a spot of culinary miracles.
The waiter comes in a tailcoat and
brings the menus.
At first he gives them
to the middle aged women.
Only then to younger women and Peter.
Monica sits on Peter's right hand side.
Opposite them three women.
Girl 1:
What shall we have for drink?
I will have some pineapple juice.
Girl 1:
And for us two glasses of red wine.
There is a champion
sitting at the table on the left.
He's a smart fellow.
He's wearing a tuxedo.
He's dressed in black.
Black as the ace of spades.
Among certain people
he is a living legend.
He can do the impossible.
His motto is:
Never put off till tomorrow
what you can do today.
He is a women's sweetheart.
He can dance and also tap-dance.
He can play board games:
chess, Blackjack, roulette.
He can play table tennis, tennis and golf .
He can play the guitar, the violin
and especially the piano.
He likes to play Mozart.
He can shoot accurately.
He is able to hit the bull's-eye
from a big distance.
He can drive very fast.
He likes hang-gliding,
he can fly a plane and parachute jump.
He is able to climb mountains
as well as glass windows of skyscrapers.
He has learned all this
because he believes that you will achieve
anything you put your mind to.
He has done a lot of mistakes,
but he has learned from them.
He was inspired by many people.
At the beginning
a lot of people laughed at him.
The more there were,
the more motivated he was
to prove that they are mistaken.
They were wrong.
They got almost everything wrong.
There are only a few things that
he still does not understand.
They are accounting and taxation.
However, it doesn't bother him.
He has engraved into his memory
a few sentences:
Learn from your mistakes.
Learn from experience.
Learn from the masters.
Learn from the mistakes of others.
Learn something new every day.
You never fail if you learn from your mistakes.
You will be smart because you will
always learn something new every day.
You're never too old to learn a new trick.
He is a personality that never gives up.
00H can do more than you can imagine.
Nothing can stop him.
There's no limit to
what he can accomplish
when he puts his mind to it.
He is persistent.
He is ambitious.
He cultivates his Emotional intelligence.
He has high EQ.
He searches for inspiration
with the biggest experts.
He finds it with the best psychologists,
coaches, inventors, performers.
Just today he is going to see
one extraordinary performance.
We are in the Magic Castle.
Similarly like there is the Walk of Fame,
similarly there is the Hall of Fame here.
On the walls there are
paintings and posters of magicians.
You stand by the piano
the keys of which are moving
as if it was played by invisible hands.
You sit by the table and all of a sudden
your glass starts to move across the table.
It slides being moved by an invisible force.
If you are a member of the club,
then you can read magic books in the library.
What's even better
is to play a seminar from a DVD,
because texts can never explain as
quickly and intelligibly as an image.
Catalog offers various merchandise.
The instructions are
the most precious there is.
It is much easier to make
the props themselves on your own.
To master the procedure demands honesty.
Training in front of a mirror and a camera.
The sections inside offer
magic tricks with bank notes, coins,
cards, but also extensive stage illusions.
How to cut a woman with laser into 6 pieces.
How to escape from a locked trunk.
How to make money disappear.
How to foretell the future.
How to memorize a deck of cards
and to win in a casino.
That is what I need.
Mr. Card:
That's what I was looking for,
says Mr. Card to himself.
He is looking for
the advertised book on the shelves.
He sits back
into a comfortable leather armchair.
Turns on the lamp.
The light is shining
on the page with the explanation.
Mr. Card curiously devours the description.
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CAN - super paměťová podpora* 16 x 6
LEARN - SPP* 10 x 6
ARE - SPP* 8 x 6
HAVE - SPP* 7 x 6
PLAY - SPP* 6 x 6
SIT - SPP* 5 x 6
Konec výběru z SPP.
*Super paměťová podpora + frekvence výskytu sloves a gramatických jevů
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Sucker For Lights
Napa Valley imports Olivia Voss and Bryan Brunt comprise the acoustic composition SuckerForLights. They are looking to create their own niche among the many independent artists in Southern California. Voss and Brunt met at a concert in the Bay Area when Voss saw Brunt play: "He had the most talent I'd seen in awhile." She asked if he would open for her and after a few shows they decided their talents might be more powerful combined. Although a young band, SuckerForLights does not lack experience. Voss shared that she has been playing the piano since the age of five and singing since birth; Brunt has been playing for about nine years and is now starting to get serious about his craft.
The road for SuckerForLights has not been a paved one: the duet has experienced conflict with industry officials, mistrust amongst peers, and difficulty being accepted into the usual local band scene. Most difficult is their current acoustic set limits the venues in which they play. Their mellow sound mingled with harder electric vibes, creates a dramatic shift in energy. Brunt stated, "We don't plan to stay acoustic. That's just where the band is now. We'll eventually shift to electric." For now the band prefers to play at restaurants and smaller clubs, environments that are cohesive with their current sound.
In the face of adversity plaguing musicians, SuckerForLights hopes to achieve a healthy medium of fame and respect, and would ideally get signed by the Sub Pop label. "We ultimately want to be able to live off our music," said Voss. "It's really do or die for me - without music I wouldn't know what to do."
Commenting on their identity as a self-made unit the band shares, "We tried dealing with managers, but found it's best for us to manage ourselves. Managers tried to push their products through us." The band also commented on today's record industry, saying it is currently "the worst it's ever been." Brunt went on to say, "People want us to be 'cookie cutter' here in L.A." In response to the local scene, SuckerForLights' next move is to Portland where they plan to continue their drive towards success.
A typical SuckerForLights live set consists of about twelve songs comprised of about "two-thirds original and one-third covers," Voss explained. "We usually cover Oasis, Radiohead, The Beatles, but we don't cover their typical songs. We like to cover songs that make people say, 'Oh, I haven't heard that song in a while.'" Although they don't mirror the sound, SuckerForLights draws their musical inspirations mostly from the British pop scene, The Beatles, Oasis, Amy Winehouse, Alanis Morrisette, and other such experimental musicians.
Having been, cumulatively, within the music scene for years, the band advises their fellow artists not to put a limit on themselves- to keep at it forever if it's what they truly want. They went on to say, "The second you start putting a limit to how long you're going play music, you set yourself up for disaster." Voss vehemently suggests that bands manage themselves - she maintains that self-management is the most reliable way for the craft to stay pure. "We do all the marketing, we book our shows, we put everything together," she confidently stated.
Most recently, the band had ten gigs cancelled due to management issues; however, they are determined as ever. SuckerForLights can be seen at upcoming Emergenza Music Festival on Oct. 19.
SuckerForLights will be releasing their first album "My Portland Son" within the month. Fans can obtain a copy at live shows or through the band's Myspace page: www.myspace.com/suckerforlights


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Here's some photos showing the difference between the homes of settlers and those of American Indians. The Dakota Sioux lived in teepees during the winter. The Ojibway lived in wigwams. They lived in larger, cooler homes during the summer. Settlers lived in tiny one room cabins-later, they might build a real house when they had a chance. The first year, their entire focus was on getting the crop in so their homes were very small.
For example, that is a porcelain doll in a Dakota cradleboard-the American Indians traded for her. The Dakota children actually had a lot more toys that the settlers did-compared to the settlers, Dakota kids were kind of spoiled.


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However, Salah did some light running in Grozny on Monday, monitored by medical staff, as the other Egypt players took part in a group warm-up.
Mohamed Salah will be given until the last moment to prove he's fit to play in Egypt's World Cup opener against Uruguay on Friday.
However, Salah expressed reassurance and high hopes on Sunday, "I'm excited".
"He is gradually getting better".
"Maybe he could start on the bench, but a final decision has not been made yet, ' the Pharaohs" team doctor, Mohamed Abouelela, said on Monday. "All I can say is that we hope he will play in this match", Lehita concluded.
"We can't push him to play the opening match because we care about his future".
Former Egypt worldwide Mido said he expects Salah to play in the opening match in Yekaterinburg. He may yet be fit to face Russian Federation on June 19 in Saint Petersburg, though, and then Saudi Arabia on June 25 in Volgograd according to AFP.
The Egypt worldwide enjoyed a stellar debut season at Anfield, scoring 44 goals and registering 14 assists in 53 appearances in all competitions.
Ever since picking up the injury, Salah has been in a constant battle to be ready for the global showcase, and while he may yet feature in the tournament, his participation in Egypt's Group A encounter against Uruguay remains doubtful.
Egypt will take to their first World Cup finals since 1990, after Salah himself fired them to Russian Federation with a last-minute penalty against Congo in a play-off fixture.
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Ease Overwhelm
If you're a business owner, chances are you're part of the 84%.
According to The Alternative Board's 2017 Business Pulse Survey, "84% of business owners are working over 40 hours per week, and 1 in every 10 feels continuously overwhelmed by their responsibilities."
I am all for buckling down and getting work done, but I also believe that running a business doesn't have to be so hard. Finding a way to maximize productivity without feeling like you're drowning in a sea of tasks is just a matter of focus.
These five tips should help to reduce your overwhelm:
1. Focus on accomplishing 3 things per day. Trying to go in too many directions at once will leave you spinning in circles or frozen with uncertainty about what to do next. You end up not accomplishing anything. By choosing just a few tasks, you move closer to your goals in a calm and orderly way. Once you get these done, you can always choose three more to work on.
Success Connection member Judith Iris Lax Quate uses the medium of art, particularly Zentangle, to help people find healing in their lives. Focus is part of her strategy to keep overwhelm at bay. "I re-evaluate my priorities," says Judith, "and focus on one challenge at a time."
2. Focus on what is important. Treat your life like a college essay and edit it. Eliminate everything that doesn't help you reach your big goals. Learn to say 'no,' or at least, 'I'll think about it' before adding more to your plate. Everything you commit to should be in line with your values and help you reach your overall life goals.
3. Focus on what you're good at. Identify your strengths and weaknesses. You should understand the many facets of your business, but you shouldn't be doing them all. Delegate anything that you are not good at or that completely saps your energy. You will enjoy your business more and produce better work if you allow the expertise of other professionals to support you in areas that are not your strong point.
Success Connection member Lisa Menz, owner of The Fox and Hound Bed & Breakfast, relies on delegation to handle the potentially overwhelming work of managing a thriving B&B. "I will give whatever tasks I can to my small staff," she says, "or pull my family into doing some tasks."
4. Focus on earning income. Some business owners think if they do it all themselves, they're saving money. In reality, the opportunities you'll lose doing menial tasks will cost you more than hiring someone to do those things for you. Delegating the $15 per hour tasks frees you up to work on the higher dollar per hour tasks.
5. Focus on the 'big rocks' first. One of my favorite stories is 'The Big Rocks of Life.' You can read it HERE, but the overall message is that to best manage your time, you need to give priority to your big goals. Schedule a block of time to get your important work done. All the small tasks will get done in between these appointments. If you focus on accomplishing all the minutia first, it will eat up your day and you won't have the solid block of time you need to do your important work.
This strategy is also a pivotal one for Lisa. "I list out all the things to do and prioritize them," she says. This allows Lisa to focus first on the tasks that will most benefit her business rather than getting caught up in the countless smaller items that could fill up the day a few minutes at a time if she let them.
Having a prosperous business requires effort and work, but it shouldn't require you to burn yourself out. Instead of running yourself ragged by running in every direction at once, try these strategies, and grow your productivity and happiness at the same time!
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Marie - Los Angeles Tour Review
I researched a few tours on TripAdvisor, but none had such rave reviews for the tour operators themselves and now and I can see why. I was touring with a friend and my two children (under 3). First, Jake was incredibly patient with the children and helped at every stop to take out the stroller and make sure they were safely off-boarded and on-boarded. Second, he was knowledgeable about the area in a way that was interesting and current. Third, he kept a nice pace with the perfect number of stops and perfect amount of time in each place. There is no possible way we could have navigated LA by ourselves to see what he showed us. This is a fantastic tour for anyone who has just 1 day (or a few days) in LA. Highly recommend!
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Jenny - Los Angeles Tour Review
My husband and I were staying in Palm Springs for a week and decided to take a day trip out to LA to see the main sites. Having only one day in LA, we decided to look for a tour that would show us the most sites. This tour did that and a lot more! Jake was an amazing tour guide!! Very funny and entertaining and played amazing music the whole time (we regret not asking him for his playlist afterwards!). He showed us everything we could've wanted to see and also had so many stories to share about his own personal experiences with stars in the area. His knowledge of the area was also very helpful when we had to take detours due to traffic. He always kept the bus moving and got us everywhere quickly. It was fun to hear some of crazy hollywood stories about the stars and see sites that most tours woudn't tell you about ("this is where Lindsey Lohan crashed her car", "this is where Mel Gibson was arrested for drunk driving"!). Even though it was an action packed day, nothing felt rushed. We had sufficient time to explore Rodeo Drive, Hollywood Blvd and Griffith Park on our own. I still can't believe how cheap this tour is as we would've paid a lot more for it! Even though we only had the one day in LA, we really feel like we saw everything there. I will recommend this tour to anyone going to LA. Thanks for a fantastic day Jake!!
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Dale's Los Angeles tour review
A full day tour...This is the best value for tours in LA. I booked this for the first day of my vacation in LA. The tour takes you to the most popular areas... the stars homes, Beverly Hills, Hollywood etc. etc... with stops along the way to get out and take pictures and explore. I had planned a day trip to Beverly Hills, but the stop on the tour was all I really needed ... gave me an extra day on my vacation. The tour is very personable, our guide was witty and there was 9 of us from 4 different countries all laughing and joking. You see the other tours going by, everyone looking like statues with headphones on. I'd book it quick!
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Lady Road Warrior Reviews A Day in LA Tours
Great bargain and excellent tour. I cannot think of any must-see stops in greater LA that were missed. Our guide, Aron, was patient, knowledgeable and entertaining. He made adjustments to the schedule to personally accommodate the desires of our group. Ours was a very international group representing England, New Zealand and Canada. If you are looking for a quiet tour without interacting with others, this isn't for you. But if you don't take yourself seriously, enjoy a laugh, and don't mind people staring as you drive around in this colorful bus you couldn't make a better choice....click here for the rest....
All in all a most wonderful experience.
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Trish H. - Los Angeles Tour Review
My husband and I were traveling with my sister and 82 yr old Mother and wanted a tour that would allow us to see as much of LA in a day as possible. This was 'the ticket!" Aron was excellent driver and very knowledgeable. We had many many stops that allowed rest room visits continually. This was a concern for us, but was never a problem. The small size of the bus afforded us easy manuverability on streets that the larger double-decker buses could never navigate. 4 of us and 5 others was a nice group with plenty of room for comfortable ride. We loved the tour and Aron took us to places that we requested beyond the regular itinerary. Great time! Picked up and dropped off at Santa Monica Pier! great location and parking ramp right there! Thanks Aron! You R_O_C_K!
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Jian - Review of A Day in LA Tours
"All the guys who run the pub crawl (santa monica hostel) are great. they run this tour too and make it fun. There was way more to los angeles than i had thought ... it makes me which i could've stayed longer. I would highly recommend this tour to any budget traveler. The hangover from the pub crawl was rough though."
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Foys VA - Los Angeles & Hollywood Tour Review
Great time on the Rastabus! My husband & I went so we could see all the best sites in one day. Aaron, our guide, picked us up at our hotel & dropped us off~~no scurrying around to try & make it to the bus stop on time in an unfamiliar city! Saw all the things sites we wanted to without maps, cab rides, getting lost, etc.. It was so chill-a great way to sight see. Loved the Farmer's Market in LA for lunch! Thanks so much Aaron!! You were a fun & entertain guide! Defiantly recommend this tour!!!!
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"I had the liberty of going on one of these guys' free test runs before they went live. it was pretty freaking awesome. the bus has very positive vibes, not your average lame tour. good job and thanks guys!
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Fishing for an excuse
Today's column was going to lampoon the presumptuous incompetence of governments simultaneously micromanaging our affairs and bungling their own. But while diligently procrastinating, I discovered in the pages of a rival newspaper the hot new trend of online alibi retailer. Apparently I can e-purchase fake plane tickets, a real reel and a dead fish to prove I was angling for trout, not a deadline extension.
Hang on. A fake fishing trip wouldn't be any better than a real one for filing a column late. But then, I'm an amateur. Doubtless the pros would get me some fake surgery or a dead relative or a large-scale cataclysm. No, wait, scratch that last one too. My editor's in the news business. He'd know. Better go with the medical emergency.
Especially because I was all set to write a health-related column ridiculing Dalton McGuinty's recent promise to the Women's Executive Network in Toronto that, as such women face more challenges than ever, he will make fertility monitoring tests available to women over 28 as part of their annual physical. Or over 29; newspaper accounts differ. I was going to look up his speech. Honestly. And check the fine print in the Liberals' "Strong Women for a Strong Ontario 2007" document (subtitle: gosh, no, we didn't focus group that name to bits) which offers women fertility screening "earlier in life as part of their annual check-up" unless, of course, they have no family doctor, in which case George Smitherman will yell at anyone who says our health care system isn't perfect and a sublime confirmation of how great he is.
Or not. Maybe it doesn't say exactly that. I was going to check. And verify that Mr. McGuinty has firmly intended to do something about this pressing problem for the past four years, but was too busy closing coal-fired reactors and avoiding tax increases; he can't just have realized suburban career women are a key demographic. I was going to wrap up with a clever way of asking whether anyone out there, like his partisan adversaries, thinks maybe taking this one on now is an overstretch.
I think that would have made for a darn good column. But it would also have meant hard work. Which I didn't get around to, so now I need a cover story. Quiiiiick. How fortunate that I can get one online. One tailored to my specific circumstances, at that. Thus the fishing trip is out because it's to help you cheat on your spouse. All the sites I checked are pretty explicit about that aspect of what they do.
It sounds pretty brazen. But it turns out these people do have scruples. One of the online alibi sites specifically promises to help you conceal "an extramarital relationship" (in three different languages), but its founder told a journalist she had refused to help a student skip his exams. That would be cheating, whereas adultery is self-actualization. O tempora o mores. We shall die in the spirit and be born again in the flesh ... online. And to think Osama bin Laden considered us decadent.
I'm not saying there didn't used to be dishonesty. Yes, Pharaoh, we intended for the pyramid sides to bend half-way up all along. Sire, I have no idea how your armada ended up on the bottom of that channel. But I miss the old days when a lie was both personalized and hand-crafted. In Kay Nolte Smith's short story Caveat Emptor, the devil refuses to bargain with a man because all his worst desires are so unoriginal that Satan concludes he has no soul to sell. What kind of world is it where a man tells you a generic lie he bought off a website? Doesn't anybody care any more? We've got scanners and fancy printers. What kind of people are we that we can't even fake our own receipts?
Which reminds me. While I'm here online with you, I need a convincing excuse for being a hollow, amoral replica of a human being. "Everybody else was doing it" strikes me as overdone. You'll sell me something convincing, right?
At this point I start to get uneasy. If I purchase one of these guaranteed excuses and it misfires, it may be hard to get a frank admission of responsibility and a refund from the retailer. After all, they're in the excuse business. What if they're not just the president, but also a client?
Frankly, I'm sunk if my editor discovers my slick forged documents are as phony as a Dalton McGuinty campaign promise. (Parenthetically, maybe he should have considered using one of these services.) If more than a few of our grannies have the same emergency gall-bladder surgery on the same day, he may detect something fishy. About our excuses, ourselves and the whole modern world.
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Corn + Zucchini Fritter
Corn + Zucchini Fritters
We are smack dab in the middle of summer which means we have more vegetables then we know what to do with at the moment. Just like the first tomatoes of the year, the first of the corn is always a special time that reminds me of fall being just around the corner. As with most of my recipes, the ingredients that you use will either make or break the dish. So go out and make this recipe ASAP so that you're not looking at this in December wishing you had fresh corn.
I have partnered with Eckert's Farms to bring you my recipe for Corn and Zucchini fritters with a fresh basil dipping sauce. A simple appetizer that would pair perfectly with a glass of Rose and a cool summer evening, although it seems as if a cool night is hard to come by here in the Midwest. Think of it as making a pancake, you want to keep as much air in the batter as possible, and when you see it brown on the sides you are ready to flip.
· 2 cups fresh corn kernels
· 1 cup small diced zucchini
· 2 egg whites
· 2 tablespoons all-purpose
· 1 egg yolk
· ½ teaspoon salt
For the Aioli
· ½ cup mayo
· ½ cup sour cream
· 2 tablespoons water
· 4 tablespoons chopped basil
· ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
· ¼ teaspoon salt
· Juice of 1 lime
Whip egg whites in a bowl until medium peaks form, place corn, zucchini, all-purpose flour, egg yolk, and salt to one side of bowl and fold into egg whites.
Pre heat a pan to medium high heat, add 2 tablespoons of butter or oil and dollop the batter into pan, cooking on each side for about 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan and repeat until you no longer have any batter.
Combine all ingredients from the dipping sauce and serve on the side.


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The current lifestyle and working schedules have complicated our lives and made them hard as compared to 100 years ago. The high living standards both in the UK and the rest of the world contribute to lifestyle diseases. If this trend continues, it can cost us a dime or life. Maybe you work on an 8 to 5 schedule or take a second job for you to earn considerable money. The hectic lifestyle does not afford you a chance of getting proper exercise. You end up piling belly fats and complaining of constant back and muscle pains. This story should not be the case when you have a personal spin bike.
What is a spin bike?
A spin bike refers to the exercise bikes at the gym or in people's homes. Spin bikes come in different shapes, sizes, and models. Every bike has unique features and design to make your exercising easier. Some bikes have simple features while the modern ones feature different characteristics that make them more convenient.
Why spin?
Spinning, just like other forms of exercise has many advantages. Have you ever thought why your former schoolmate still looks young and energetic? Well, I have compiled some of the important reasons you should get a spin bike today.
Weight Loss
Spinning burns many calories in your body aiding in weight reduction. Having a spin routine of between 50 to 60 minutes every day burns about 500 -1200 of calories. I suggest you set the appropriate pedal action resistance according to your weight and routine.
Cardiovascular Health
The continuous pedaling results in a stronger vascular system, heart, and lungs. It enhances quicker transportation of blood throughout the body. The veins and arteries also supply oxygen and regulate carbon dioxide in the system.
Efficient low-impact Exercise
Spinning exercises and tones the butt, legs, arms, and core. It's different from jogging that involves jarring and pounding of the joints. The bike workout provides super fitness level to people of all ages. Individuals who can't lift weight because of common problems can find solace in riding a spin bike. Riding spin bikes offers a safe alternative than other exercises that cause joint sprains. I encourage spinners to use pedaling straps to avoid falling off the cycle during the workout.
The first time I used a spin bike I had fears about the comfort of my back. However, I realized that many models have support for the back shoulders and arms. More so, the handlebars provide support during the real workout. I realized meaningful results after several spinning sessions. The advantage of spinning is the toning of the legs and increase in the muscle strength and quality.
Unlike other fitness workouts, using a spin bike offers you the chance of setting your own pace. I set a personalized resistance according to the training regimen and intensity. Competing with yourself encourages you to reach set and achieve higher goals.
The power of team spirit
There's nothing more fascinating than training as a group. Most spinning classes have many members endeavoring to achieve desired fitness goals. Joining a spinning class is like joining a members club. You will meet different people with different training needs. As a result, members get encouraged and work towards fitness goals as a team.
Examples of Spin Bikes for Different Occasions
There are many models of spin bikes to help you achieve your fitness goals. This list features eight bikes from various manufacturers. The list gives a clue of what to expect when looking for a spin bike.
(a) The Sunny Health & Fitness Pro Indoor Cycling Bike
This bike ranks as the top value spin bike available today. It comes at a half price as compared to other spin bikes. It has a heavy flywheel that makes your spinning very smooth.
(b) Keiser M3i Sets Indoor Cycle
This model boasts of being the best high-end bike. It has many features that establish the standard in the spin bike industry. It's the best machine for riders who value comfort and convenience. All digital and modern features make it a great buy.
( c) FitDesk 2.0 Desk Exercise Bike with Massage Bar
If you your desire is getting a quality and affordable spin bike consider Fitdesk 2. Desk. Apart from exercising, the bike allows you to work on your laptop as you burn the calories. It's the right bike for office use. It comes with transport wheels, therefore, making it easier to carry it from one place to another.
(d) Marcy upright bike
Many gym enthusiasts regard this bike as the most familiar with the challenge, low impact workout, and durability. This model has a smooth and quiet magnetic resistance system that makes your resistance enjoyable and silent. Assembling all parts of this bike is easy. Marcy upright bike is ideal for houses with small floors due to its compact design. The bike is portable because it comes with transport wheels. With this feature, even your young daughter can move it around. To cap it all, it has all the comfort needed when cycling. It's the best bike for young mothers who value their health and physique. You don't have to spend a fortune to own this affordable and comfortable exercise bike.
(e) Exerpeutic GOLD 500 XLS Foldable Upright Bike,
Heavy-weight people need not worry about getting the appropriate bike for their fitness purposes. Exerpeutic gold is a heavy duty and durable bike that assures you of maximum performance. This bike comes with a robust and durable steel frame which can support 400 lbs. Its foldable design makes it easy to fold and store. You, therefore, don't need a special room for storage. You will also benefit from the extended leg stabilizers that prevent tipping during the workout. What makes this bike a must-have is the heart pulse sensor that monitors your heart rate. Exerpeutic Gold is appropriate for users ranging from 5″1 to 6″5. It caters for grown ups
( f) Sunny Health & Fitness P8100 Bike
This model is the best women's choice! This model is a small and fully customizable bike suitable for women under 240 pounds. It's attractive and feminine. It retails at an affordable price considering its many features
What to Consider Before Spinning
Spinning, just like any sport follows guidelines for effective results. Here are the issues to consider before spinning.
Dressing: – It's advisable to wear shorts and T-shirts before spinning. Spinning requires tight clothes that stay dry during the exercise.
- Adjust the Bike features: Remember to set the pedal straps, saddle, according to your height and weight. This action gives you control during the intense workout.
- Understand the bike functions: – Read the user manual that comes with the bike to know how it works.
- Have a good towel: -Get a towel for wiping the sweat during spinning. You can keep the towel on the handlebar for easier access.
- Drink enough water: –Take short breaks and drink enough water during the session. Little water consumption and an extreme cardio workout seem detrimental to your progress and health.
Factors to Consider When Buying A Spin Bike
Getting a new spin bike depends on several key factors listed below.
Design and Structure
When buying a cycle, you should consider its design and structure to know the kind of service the spin-bike gives. Ensure to get a bike whose structure conforms to your physique and training needs. A good bike allows you to adjust the seat and handlebar. It also comes with a sturdy frame and a quality flywheel.
Gauge if the bike performs according to the manufacturers claim. The best way of knowing is by reading customers testimonials and reviews on sites like the Amazon. I spoke to several gym enthusiasts who gave reviews of their preferred machines. You can also take the same step before making an informed purchase. Remember, a good bike must be worth its value.
If you want good results, you must consider the comfort of the spin bike. Ideal bikes have comfortable pedals that enhance hassle-free riding. The space between the seat and the handlebars should also be convenient to your spinning. It's recommended to buy a bike that assures you of long comfortable spinning sessions.
Nobody wants to spend all fortune on a spinning bike. Buy an affordable bike within your budget. You can buy a second-hand bike from trusted sellers if you can't afford a new one.
Magnetic Resistance
Modern bikes come with magnetic resistance which makes them more appealing. This feature enables you to spin without shuddering or jerks when varying resistance. It also makes your bike smooth to ride. You don't have to worry about making noise for your family as you exercise. Spin bikes are important in helping you shed off unwanted weight. Health professionals recommend the use of spin bikes to stay healthy and fit.
Health statistics show that a person who uses a spin cycle rarely gets sick when compared to the rest. It's also common knowledge that spinning has no side effects. You only need to do it in the recommended way. Our modern lifestyles expose us to unhealthy living conditions. Once you make spinning a habit, you reduce the chances of becoming sick. Your heart functions as the engine of your body and must get protection. Spinning strengthens your heart and enhances the easier flow of blood throughout the body. Other organs like lungs depend on the proper functioning of the heart.
We recommend doing enough research before buying a spin bike. Some manufacturers give misleading information to make sales. You need to read informed reviews from reliable websites before parting with your cash. Choose a bike that rhymes with your lifestyle. Get a machine that is within your budget. Remember good results are not on the bike but your input and seriousness. Many people have tried and accomplished. It is never late to make a change. Join the gym community near you or buy an indoor exercise bike today and see the difference.


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Help Desk Cavalry is an IT Department for a hundred different local companies, referred to as a Managed Services Provider. While many technicians are able to learn and master one network, our technicians must standardize and document all of our clients to ensure that any of our technicians can assist any of our clients.
The Service Technician Tier-II is responsible for managing and maintaining our end client's networks. Ensuring client satisfaction and quieting their networks are essential in this position. Applicant must have the aptitude to build a computer network for new clients or refresh a network for existing clients with minimal assistance from senior resources.
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The U.S. military is quickly running out of human analysts to process the vast amounts of video footage collected by the robotic planes and aerial sensors that blanket Afghanistan and other fronts in the war on terrorism, says published reports.
The need for more analysts was voiced by Marine Corps Gen. James E. Cartwright, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who spoke on Nov. 4 at the U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation conference in Washington, D.C. Cartwright said the armed forces need 2,000 analysts to process the video feeds collected by drone aircraft fitted with next-generation sensors, reports The Washington Times.
If the military scores a target based on video from a single sensor, there is the problem of generating analysts that currently cannot be solved, because 19 analysts are needed to process video feeds from a single Predator using current sensor technology, Cartwright said.
The unmanned Predator and Reaper drones are the primary weapons the military and CIA deploy against al Qaeda's leadership in Afghanistan, Pakistan and, more recently, Yemen.
It is a classic conundrum for U.S. intelligence: Information-gathering technology has far outpaced the ability of computer programs—much less humans—to make sense of the data. Just as the National Security Agency needed to develop computer programs to data-mine vast amounts of telephone calls, Web traffic and e-mails on the fiber-optic networks it began intercepting after Sept.11, 2001, the military today is seeking computer programs to help it sort through hours of uneventful video footage recorded on the bottom of pilotless aircraft to find the telltale signs of a terrorist that a drone is collecting data on.
The military's surveillance technology includes the newest generation of sensors and cameras fitted on the bottom of spy planes, pilotless drones and blimps or placed on telephone polls. These ball-shaped sensors give military and intelligence agencies the capacity to monitor cell-phone calls and e-mails, to illuminate landscapes at night with infrared cameras and to record high-definition video of targets from the sky.
With names like Gorgon Stare and Constant Hawk, the newest generation of these dense data sensors also can mesh together thousands of video feeds to cover a geographic area the size of a city.
However, great advantage gained in surveillance, is boring intelligence analysts to tears. Forced to watch what Cartwright called "Death TV," bleary-eyed analysts at ground stations and other outposts spend hours wading through useless data until they spot signs of a target and recommend that the drone fire its missile.
An analyst will sit and stare at Death TV for hours on end trying to find the single target or see something move or see something do something that makes it a valid target. "It is just a waste of manpower," Cartwright said.


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You're a Life Murderer. You Murder People's Lives
...Sincerest apologies to those confused by my title, but if you haven't seen Mean Girls, you're definitely not going to care about this book, so I suggest you move along to my more serious reviews (Kazuo Ishiguro and Joan Didion, perhaps).
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As an avid follower of social media accounts like popculturediedin2009, and someone who used to go to her friend's house twice weekly just to read Paris Hilton's oeuvre Confessions of an Heiress (I swear I have intellectual interests too, but now is neither the time nor the place to discuss them), I am shocked I did not know who Cat Marnell was until a few weeks back. I'm convinced that the main reason I love skiing so much is that I used to associate ski trips with purchasing Lucky Magazine in the airport and spending all of my après-ski hours deliberating between what earned a "Yes" tab and what was doomed to the "Maybe" section. During my 2003-2007 consumption of all things pop-culture, I somehow missed Marnell's moment. Fear not, though, because I'm all caught up, just in time for the release of her epic memoir, How to Murder Your Life.
If I had read this memoir at age, say, thirteen, during the height of my celebrity obsession, I think I would've written to the Vatican and asked them to canonize Marnell (hey, I watched Angels & Demons this weekend, and if they Langdon advise them, why not me?). Reading it at age twenty-three was a different experience, but an enjoyable one nonetheless.
On the surface, Marnell's memoir is a veritable designer dictionary, a name-dropping Bible, and a juicy inside look into the Magazine Publishing industry (at least, on the edit side. My life is not nearly as interesting). At its core, though, it is a dark exploration into Marnell's drug addiction and how it has affected her life, relationships, and career. Marnell takes us from her early days publishing "zines" from her home in Bethesda, Maryland, all the way to New England, where the druggie narrative begins. Like many boarding school kids, Marnell gets her hands on an Adderall prescription. What starts as a purely academic enhancer becomes a party drug, one that Marnell develops an addiction to that she has yet to shed. Her Adderall-fueled boarding school days eventually lead into her departure from New England for the promised land of New York City, where she begins her illustrious career in the magazine industry.
Unfortunately, the glitz and glamour of her lifestyle begins to fade as her addictions take hold. While the first half of the book reads like a particularly juicy issue of Us Weekly, the second half shows a darker side. Marnell is a serious addict, and, as a result, she often gets herself into situations that would make even the most hardened reader squirm (not in a "gross" way, but in a secondhand embarrassment sense). Marnell gets herself involved with a dangerous crowd, and finds it nearly impossible to break free without serious repercussions (we're talking break-ins and robberies, not simple slaps on the wrist).
As many who have reviewed the book before me have made note, Marnell's memoir is atypical for one reason: yes, she spends the entire book, in her words, "murdering" her life, but, unlike the addicts before her who have embraced meditation or clean-eating or AA/NA and come out relatively unscathed, Marnell is still an addict. She did attend a transformative rehab center in Thailand, but, back in New York City, she's had trouble resisting the allure of the various drugs at her disposal. While the book is undoubtedly an irresistible read, you can't help but feel a bit worried and unsettled about Marnell's future as you flip past the final page.


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Lunch anyone?
Don't forget - there's a fund raising lunch on Sunday 11 March for the PWRDF project Archbishop Douglas and Denise Hambidge will be talking about their time in Tanzania while you enjoy some All Saints Family time together.
This Tuesday - 13 March at 6 pm the Ladies of the Parish meet for dinner. Sign up on the welcome board.
On Wednesday 14 March the OASIS Eucharist and Bible Study Group meets at 10 am
The Parish Health Care Team will be in residence from 9:15 am on Thursday 15 March, the Craft Group meets at 10:30 am.
The last of the teaching series "Following With The Disciples" takes place with supper at 6 pm and Evensong and teaching on Thursday too. Don't miss!
We are hosting the Prayer and Praise Service at Mountain View Manor next Sunday - 18 March - at 2:00 pm - mark your calendar!


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Yellowknife Seniors' Society
Friday July 20th, 2018
Lunch today is brought to you by our very own WALK TO TUK TEAM. Margaret, Barb, Bev, Janice, Thola, Linda, Karen, and Amanda for the running around.
Our walk to Tuk team is made up of the ladies that do the walking group every morning, members of the society. These ladies have been doing the walk to Tuk for the seven years I have been at the Baker Centre and many years prior. There are about 19 people that par take in this Jan to March event every year.
We are fully booked for the BBQ season. I need to thank everyone that has signed up to help this summer season/
Al-Anon Family Group meets every Thursday evening at 7 pm at the Baker Centre. If you are concerned about a family or friend drinking too much alcohol, please come, we can help.


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Full Steam Ahead for Golf Business Forum 2018
Early in 2017, a group of golf industry people met at the Golf Australia office, coffees in hand and pens at the ready. The working group, made up of Golf Business Forum sponsors, delegates and industry association representatives, had a job to do: reflect on the inaugural Golf Business Forum in 2016 and shape the key themes for the 2018 event.
With a collective critical eye, the group pooled their individual perspectives and the Golf Business Forum 2018 themes and focus began to take shape. Organisers Guy Chapple and Andrew Davies are grateful for the time contributed by the group over several meetings and have combined those results with other feedback received to begin the process of curating content for the event.
The first six speakers were announced this month and representatives from leading facilities Adelaide Shores and Curlewis Golf Club are included in the initial lineup. "Last year, the delegate audience responded really well to the experiences shared by Wembley Golf and Moore Park Golf," Davies explained. "We're pleased to continue that theme and provide our delegates with some case studies to inspire them to look at their own businesses in a different way."
As previously announced, delegates will hear about Topgolf's plans for Australia, direct from international COO Zach Shor. Delegates will also pick up handy tips from retail guru Ian James, and hear from Bec Brideson on best practice for marketing to women. Keynote speaker and author Chris Helder has been engaged to bring his unique insights into human potential, leadership and mastering the face-to-face customer experience.
Last month special pre-release delegate passes have been made available to delegates who attended the inaugural 2016 Forum, with best-available rates for the 2018 event. Early-bird delegate passes will go on sale early in 2018, available to all golf industry participants.


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I was really nervous about attending any baby groups with Roo. I find it difficult to make mum friends and worried that I'd always be sat in the corner by myself. But I'm really glad that we gave Baby Sensory a try because looking back now I have to admit that I loved it as much as she did!
Baby Sensory is a learning and sensory development class for babies from birth to 13 months. It's designed to stimulate, educate and provide precious memories during the all-important first year of life.
We attended Baby Sensory classes in Southampton from three to 13 months and it became a weekly highlight for me and Roo. This is just a little highlight of what we loved about it.
From the very first moment we said hello to the sun,
To the very last time we waved goodbye to everyone,
We've loved every minute. We've really had a blast.
We just can't believe that this year has gone so fast!
We're really glad that we gave Baby Sensory a try.
And we were really sad when it was time to say goodbye.
When Roo fell asleep through all of the first class,
I thought it might not be right for us – that we should pass.
But I'm glad we decided to go back the very next week
Because it was worth it for every giggle and squeak.
Each week has a different theme for you to enjoy
So much to see and do for any girl or boy.
We loved the puppet shows and the pretty lights,
The music, the bubbles and all the little delights.
The class leaders were fantastic and made me feel at ease,
Something that isn't always possible with my anxieties.
Most of all we loved all of the friends that we made,
Friendships built naturally whilst our babies played.
We paid termly so it was an upfront cost,
But I fear without the classes I would have been a little lost.
It's easy to feel down or lonely when you're a new mum
But having somewhere fun to go made me feel less glum.
Thank you Baby Sensory for being a special part of our first year.
We've made friends and memories that we'll always hold dear.
This is not an advert, just a thank you from a grateful mum who was kept sane by the weekly classes and excuse to leave the house. An extract of this rhyme was originally shared on Facebook when our classes finished last year.
Did you attend Baby Sensory classes or something similar? I'd love to hear your experiences too. Let me know in the comments below.


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Join us in congratulating long-time team members, Megan Rosenstiel, Brandon Grimm and Jerit Tripp, as new Gilbert & Cook shareholders. A celebration will take place in their honor.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Wednesday, October 3rd at Embassy Club West (520 Market St. West Des Moines, IA 50266)
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Pre-Buffett Party at Mary's 8/21
It's Buffett Concert time again, so it's time for the annual pre-party at Mary's house the night before (8/21)!
Enchiladas and Margaritas are provided, bring an appetizer/desert to pass, and beverages you desire and gather around the campfire in Mary's yard to relax before the show! Email firstname.lastname@example.com if you need the address or directions!
The party will swing in to action around 6:30PM and go until it's over! (Bearing in mind most people have to get up for the show on Saturday..)


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Lauren Flaum is currently the Director of Basketball Operations for Women's Basketball at the University of Toledo. She helps coordinate and assist in a variety of areas including a big hand in community outreach and fundraising. Working for Coach Cullop, she has seen first hand what it takes to build a program that has record-setting support from its campus and community. Speaking with Flaum, it was clear that their fan support and #1 ranking in the MAC in attendance are not by accident!
Opportune Moments: Fundraisers & Fan Support
At Toledo, the women's basketball program hosts a variety of events and is intentional in providing opportunities to engage with the community and fans. Ranking #1 in the MAC in attendance for 27 consecutive seasons, below are some examples of how they make the time to engage with their supporters:
- Right Before Season: Cake Rattle & Roll Event – This fundraiser, in its 6th year, is held in mid/late October to serve as the kickoff to the season. The program sells tables and individual tickets to raise money and much of the food and prizes are donated. By being held right before the season begins, it is a great chance for fans to meet the new players, get a schedule card and hopefully draw them out to games. The event has also hosted speakers in recent years, including Lin Dunn and Tamika Catchings. The year Catchings spoke, companies were inspired by her story and even bought tables to donate to youth basketball teams, providing about 100 kids, 7th grade and below, to come see her speak.
- Immediately After Games: Fans of Toledo women's basketball know not to leave the arena directly after a game. "Different than probably 95% of teams in the country, we don't go into the locker room right after the game," said Flaum. Instead, they take a minute or two for Coach Cullop to speak to them at half court, and then the players line up with the band and cheerleaders to sing the alma mater. Right after that, the players are seen walking through the stands talking to fans, hugging family members and thanking their supporters. While this is happening, Coach Cullop's media interview is happening and being broadcasted on the videoboard for fans to see.
"Win or lose, the student-athletes are out there with the fans."
Mentors: Women Helping Women
Another key component to reaching beyond the x's and o's, Flaum pointed out, is their mentoring program. Each member of the team has a female mentor from the Toledo community. They are paired based on the player's major, aspiring career path, personality, etc. The goal is to provide female role models who can act as another resource. Coach Cullop and the staff will take a look at their student-athletes and then compile a list of women they can reach out to in hopes that they will serve as mentors. They'll have a mentor kick off dinner and then another reception during winter break. Mentors receive a thank you gift, are invited to games, and players touch base with them (via Skype, phone conversation, over coffee, etc.) about once a month. It is the player's responsibility to keep in touch!
The Igniters
When Coach Cullop first got the job at Toledo, she revamped the Igniters booster club. There are four different levels of membership, which total to about 400-500 members each year. They'll have a BBQ on campus, members will have a table on the concourse at games to sell memberships and they'll do occasional pizza parties after practice. Members also have access to an occasional pre-game scouting report session as well as an occasional dinner with coaches. A key to running the booster club: it has an executive board of 14 people who help drive the events. Flaum and the university's Senior Women's Administrator (SWA) sit on the board as well, ensuring that events are compliant with NCAA rules.
Fundraising: Have a Plan & Communicate It!
Towards the beginning of the season, Flaum and Coach Cullop will meet with two members of the development office to go over their fundraising plans. Flaum was quick to point out how helpful their development office is in not only supporting their initiatives, but also in helping provide clarity on their donors and sponsors. The meeting goes something like this: Flaum and Coach Cullop present their plan and say "This is what we're thinking. Are there any individuals or restaurants that are off limits?" The development staff will let them know if any donor/sponsor is off limits as well as provide more information on new donors or people Flaum and Cullop may have missed. The development staff then typically asks if they can be of help in any area or if there are any phone calls Flaum and Cullop need them to make.
Another helpful source of communication for Toledo women's basketball is the weekly report of gifts and donations that they receive. The staff then acts accordingly, knowing who to thank and if they should invite a donor as a guest rather than asking them to donate for the next event.
A Little More About Lauren Flaum…
Flaum attended Eastern Michigan, where she served as the men's basketball manager for four years. She's thankful for the positive experience that Coach Charles Ramsey helped cultivate during her time with the men's basketball program. Each day she learned to do different tasks, from running the clock to helping with film. By the middle of her senior year, she was asked to stay on after graduation as the men's basketball graduate assistant (GA.). Her second year as a GA, she also had responsibilities with the women's basketball program. She then continued on to the video coordinator position with the women's basketball program at Eastern Michigan. After a year, she found herself in a transitional period, and worked at Quicken Loans from 2012-2013. During this time she worked camps at Toledo, which eventually led to her joining Coach Cullop's staff as coordinator of women's basketball and video coordinator. For those that are new to the world of athletics or considering breaking in, she reflects back on a quote by Michael Phelps, "There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits."
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MultiD – Hassle Free Resource Planning for Managers
X2 Labs just completeted our first accelerator program, Smart City, which resulted in the creation of 4 companies and 19 jobs in 28 days. We're really excited about each of them, and what they've accomplished in just 4 short weeks. Over the coming weeks we'll be featuring each of these companies, so you can get to know them. The first one out is MultiD. X2 Labs interviewed founders Elisabeth, Noria, Alexander, Thomas and Ramkumar.
What problem are you solving?
Managers often spend too much time chasing resources, time that could be spent on things of higher importance.
What's your solution?
We're creating a tool for hassle free resource and staffing planning for managers.
With an intuitive and web based workforce planner, we will automate and digitize staffing processes. The planner will facilitate a digital strong line of communication between manager and employee. This will ensure a safe and automagic process of replacing the employee in case of sickness or other incidents preventing the employee from being able to work. The same process will work for ad-hoc staffing needs, sudden increase of work or if you simply want to include your staff in the forward workforce planning.
Who are your customers?
Our solution is especially targeted towards businesses where all or some of the staffing is shift based. This opens up a global market of restaurants, hotels, shops, kindergartens, factories, health sector, customer service organizations, NGO´s etc. The MultiD team has had many interactions with businesses within the above mentioned markets and there is a significant interest for our solution. We already have two paying customers, Scandic and The Children's house.
Recent & next milestones
4 crazy weeks of understanding a problem, creating a solution and learning about our customers has led to two paying pilot customers, a monetized green light from investors and an awesome top salesman as a board member. The next milestones will be to reach 20 pilot customers, receive more funding, be accepted for the TINC program and take the solution from pilot to product. Within the end of 2017, we target to have 300 customers in Norway and 100 customers globally.