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I have a healthy lifestyle, what's your superpower?
More than just an 'urban myth', a personal dream-catcher
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"Healthy" is the new buzz word. Since the monopoly of the multinational food chains started to draw quite some attention, the idea of a healthy lifestyle has turned into a trend. An extremely popular one actually. The witty ones took advantage as soon as they saw the opportunities this new concept brought: workout programs were created and trainers stepped out from the shadowy corners of sweaty gyms. The entire "health" industry had a boost. And what a boost that was. But how about the new generation? The food industry got to the teens first, but can a workout be as appealing as a new hamburger?
Growing up with junk food is not an easy task. It's overwhelming. The taste is incredible; it makes you constantly yearn more and more. It's cheap and cool to spend your afternoon in a crowded place, filled with the incredible french-fries "breeze" next to your buddies. But people started to exaggerate, and the consequences are more than harsh: obesity, addiction, and noisy children unhappy with the traditional dishes (to name just a few). It's not the perfect picture for the future. And here the "healthy lifestyle" has made its debut. It represents something fresh, something a lot cooler, due to its popularity among successful people. One of the strategies of this young industry is to connect healthy living with the image of someone who has an accomplished, to-die-for life. Brilliant, if I may say. Models, business people, actors and so on are promoting this new trend on a daily basis, by posting pictures of their meals or making short videos of their favorite workouts. And who doesn't want that hot six pack?
There are multiple perspectives on this subject. One of them comes from Maria, who has a rather powerful opinion. She believes it is a "must in today's' society, due to the continuous decrease of foods' quality". Another aspect that she points out is the lack of involvement from the "upper-hand" of society; this leads us "to provide a healthy living for ourselves in order to have a chance to survive". Surprisingly (or not), she's your "average" teenager, ready to enter the land of adulthood. Manuela has also a saying in this. "The concept of having a healthy lifestyle has become extremely powerful! People realized how important it is to live healthy, so they made it a lifestyle. But as always, there is the tendency to turn something positive into something negative. A healthy nutrition should consist of a balance between mind, soul and body, not into an exaggeration of the body's imagine, wasted time and money". Her point is more than obvious. Still, there is a great number of teenagers who would rather go to a fast-food and ignore the label that screams "Don't eat me!" And because it is their choice, it's totally fine.
The age where one would just be a couch potato is reaching its end; being active and eating clean is the new THING. Don't get me wrong, fast-foods are still big, but not a priority anymore. Socializing was the second most important characteristic (after food, of course), dining with your family or friends on a shoe-string budget sounded like a fairytale. Nowadays, you won't find the next future president on a queue to get a vanilla milkshake with a double cheeseburger and a big serving of french-fries. Most likely he will be in a restaurant or bistro, ordering a meal that is composed of aliments that had seen the sun-light while still alive, and which will give him the energy to finish his full-of-accomplishments day. And one of those accomplishments is his workout. He doesn't need to go to an expensive gym; he can open his YouTube and let the magic begin. Alternatives are countless, and creativity is more than welcome in this field. Still enjoying your hamburger?
At the end of the day, man was created to have an unbreakable connection with the nature, to take his resources from the wealthy variety of its goodies. That is what a healthy lifestyle is: taking notes from mom nature, being active, using the precious fuel to reach the highest peaks of our dreams. And this is why teenagers embraced it so quickly. It gives them more than hope; it gives them the certainty of a bright future. How, you may wonder? By pushing them constantly to break their own limits until they become invincible. Sounds like fantasy? Why don't YOU try it? Is it easier to be the robot of the food chain label, or do you want to play in a higher league? Take a look at the ones who made the change, and then take a look in the mirror. Can you become better? Absolutely. Will you do something about it? That is an answer only you have.
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An amazing reception
Hello, Guardians!
It's been almost a week since we officially released the English demo for Guardian of Andra, and we honestly couldn't be more surprised by the feedback we've been receiving.
As stated in the game's page, this is a university project that we worked on for a little under six months among many other academic difficulties, and we released it online with barely any expectations.
That being said, the response we've been getting has been an absolute surprise! Just, the amount of views, downloads, comments, and, dear lord, gameplays! We're very happy to see how many people like Guardian of Andra, and want to see it grow.
So we're very happy to tell you all that we will be continuing with the project! We want to make it into something that we're proud of and that people can enjoy. We will be posting devlogs to keep you all up to date with where the project is. If you want to go even more in depth, follow us on Twitter at ailaghast and onionrider, where we will be posting updates almost every day.
Thank you all for the amazing support, and we hope you will stay with us and enjoy the journey to make Guardian of Andra an awesome game!
-Doug Lima and Ligia Assis
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Sky of miracles and diversity.Sky of miracles,
And diversity.
Written by Louise E.
Sky of miracles,
How beautiful,
You show us diversity.
How beautiful,
In every day,
Is your change,
Of sky.
Sometimes bright,
Sometimes gray.
Some time grimly,
With thunder and blitz.
At mornings like this,
When I can see sky,
And make way into,
Another day.
I think:
Sky of miracles,
How beautiful,
Are you for I see,
And feel,
The diversity,
Of you in me.
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NAB 1 Liekwegen quarry
Located at the northern edge of Germany's relatively low Mittelgebirge mountain range, the area directly borders the Boerde region - a fertile plain with a loess base originating in the last ice age. The outcrops mainly consist of sandstone as well as clayslate and hard coal and are covered by a layer of marl and decalcified loess. The area - and its surroundings - has been marked by the mining of raw materials and soil quarrying for centuries. Mining in this particular quarry was terminated as late as 2006. It now exhibits ruderal species, raw soil and raw soil pools that have become partly overgrown, as well as several successional stages and plant communities that are typical of rocky habitats. A nature trail funded partly by the EU and the EFRE programme, provides access to the area.
As a result of the interlocking of diverse successional stages and soil types, the Liekwegen Quarry exhibits a high diversity of species. Among the amphibians, the occurrence of the Yellow-bellied Toad and the Natterjack Toad are of particular importance. While the population of the former is developing positively, the latter requires additional measures: Plans include the creation of approximately 100 small ponds, raw soils as well as fencing – and concomitant grazing - to prevent any further ecological succession.
Area size: 22 ha
On-site contact Person: NABU Schaumburg
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The Game Plan: Engagement Ring Shopping
Like anything in life, it helps to have a plan. Finding her the perfect engagement ring is no exception. If you need a plan to get started, look no further.
Step one: Know the landscape
If you're reading this, you're already on the right track. Not only have you've realized you need to get a better idea of how to go about this, but also, what engagement ring options look like.
Whether you stop into a jewelry store or browse this website, you'll need to get an understanding of the variety of options to choose from and get a feel for pricing. Don't even worry about what she wants yet (we'll get to that), simply familiarize yourself with styles and features.
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- Check out her Pinterest boards and social media likes.
- Talk to one of her friends or family members for advice. Make sure this person can stay tight-lipped!
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Additionally, you'll want to find out her ring size. If you're unsure of her size, this may help get you started.
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Time to get out there. You can choose to shop online, in store, or a combination of both. Doing a little browsing online before heading to the store never hurts. Likewise, if you prefer to touch and feel ring options before taking some time to make your choice, you can always place an order online when you're ready.
- An engagement ring is a single ring that symbolizes your engagement
- A bridal set includes an engagement ring and a wedding band for her that is custom styled and fit to complement the engagement ring
- A trio is an engagement ring, wedding band for her, and a wedding band for you that all share design themes
Learn about these options and more by visiting our Engagement Ring Buying Guide.
Keep in mind, it may take more than one round of ring shopping to find the right one. Then again, you may get it done in one try! Either way, be prepared to take your time and put some thought into the decision. Remember, a jeweler can always help you with any questions you might have.
Zales: Your Engagement and Wedding Ring Headquarters
Zales has been known as The Diamond Store for nearly 100 years. And if there's anything we know (and love!) it's engagement and bridal designs.
We encourage you to browse online at Zales.com to find unique and elegant engagement and wedding rings. Or, if you prefer, stop by your local Zales retail store and talk with a knowledgeable jewelry consultant. Either way you shop, you're sure to find the ring of her dreams!


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It is the writer who sets the limits.
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Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Torah Show & Tell
I think all of our Early Childhood students enjoyed their visit, but I have a feeling I enjoyed it even more. Thank you to Miss Katie for filling in for me as the photographer. As you'll see below, she did a fantastic job!
Friday, September 13, 2013
CYHSB Night of Learning
The evening's program was divided into two parts. It began with a series of group presentations from all of the 11th and 12th grade boys on various aspects of Sefer Yonah which they are currently studying with Rabbi Lubetski. Each group seized on a different theme that emerges from the book and took us through textual sources that elucidate it and explicate it. The second half of the program was devoted to a most impressive in-depth, gemara bi-iyyun shiur, delivered by 9th grader Chaim Gersten on the topic of tekiat shofar. It was truly a thought provoking and uplifting experience for all, and all of the boys who presented should be very proud.
Below are some video clips from the presentations. Pictures from the event can be found here.
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Choose an expert hosting plan
The first thing that you must do if you are dead set on optimizing your WordPress site is to choose an expert hosting plan for it. By choosing a host such as Onyx, which uses enhanced caching technologies, your site will enjoy ultra-fast speeds. What this means is that your site would be quick and easy to use, no matter who accesses it or where they access it from. Both users and Google's search algorithms love fast sites, so invest in your host today.
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The theme that you choose for your WordPress site could either make or break it. In order for you to be able to enjoy the former, you must resolve to be wise when it comes to any decision that you make. First and foremost, you should seek to pick a theme that is easy to access on all devices — this means that you should only ever consider themes that are proven to be easy to use on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. By not ensuring that your site is tailored for the mobile web, you could find yourself alienating certain users and, thus, sending them away from your site and straight to your competitors.
Exercise caution when it comes to plugins
Plugins have the potential to weigh your WordPress down. Quite simply, the more you install and place on your site, the slower it will be. To ensure that you don't install a plugin that slows your site down or breaks it, you should first check its CPU. The higher it is, the more devastation it will cause on your site and its ability to run quickly. Unless the plugin is absolutely vital, consider giving it a pass.
Take out the trash
Just like you would in your home to keep it looking and smelling nice, you need to take the trash out on your site. Old pages, posts, and other outdated content are only holding your site back. They not only take up CPU space, which can indeed slow your site down, they are also terrible for your SEO. Go through all posts, delete the unpublished ones, update old posts to reflect new content instead of posting again, and generally try to keep your website's structure clean and easy to navigate.
By taking out the trash, your site's database will be kept clean and free of unnecessary links, photos, and other pieces of media. This will help your site to run faster and smoother in the long run.
In order to optimize your WordPress website, you have to take the four steps laid out above. You have to align yourself with a host partner, you have to be wise when it comes to picking your theme, you have to be cautious with plugins, and you have to take out the trash every once in a while.


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To celebrate the release of the 20th anniversary game in the Madden NFL series, Madden NFL 09, EA Sports is hosting Maddenpalooza on August 11 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, from 2:00 to 10:00 pm. Radio stations KIIS FM and AM570 KLAC Sports are giving away tickets, but a limited number will also be available for free at the event on a first come, first serve basis.
Bands from the Madden NFL soundtrack will perform live, including Good Charlotte, Busta Rhymes, Rev Theory, Airbourne, From First to Last and Young Dre The Truth. Real NFL players will be signing autographs. There will be 300 Xbox 360 kiosks to play the new game.
And at the end of the day, Madden NFL 09 goes on sale at 9 p.m. at a Wal-mart pop-up store inside the stadium.
The new game has more than 85 new features that make it "the first sports game that adapts to you," says EA. Madden NFL 09 will continuously adjust gameplay as it assesses a player's ability.
Madden NFL 09 will be available for the Xbox, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP and Nintendo DS. Another version of the game, Madden NFL 09 All-Play, with a new playcalling system will be available on the Wii.