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The only people who would ever ask this question are those who have never been involved in or participated in a sport or felt the benefits exercise offers to the body, mind and soul.
Our bodies are not made to be sedentary. To function fully our body needs to be exercised as it not only increases your bodily functions, helps the plasticity of the brain by stimulating new cell growth and can give a feeling of satisfaction and achievement. We need strong muscles to hold our skeleton up. 'Be strong and stand tall'.
I must admit that some sports are sedentary such as archery, sailing, poker, shooting, pool, darts and numerous others, some more so than others. Sedentary sports do require a mental focus but do very little for the physical body. However, that being said if greater physical activity is not possible for you they are still very beneficial as these sports promote social interaction, stimulate the mind, improved personal skills, including cooperation and leadership, improved coordination and balance, improves self-esteem and help people to make social connections with similar interests.
Sports that combine the physical and mental give the optima health benefits.
Many think that something like a marathon requires no mental activity. One of the reasons I chose to do kayak marathons was to train my ability to focus. For example, when you are well into your race, no matter how hard you have trained for it your body will hurt. If it happens to be you backside you have two choices, either you DNF (pull out of the race) so you can get off it or you get your mind to focus elsewhere, such as on your breathing or on specific aspects of your technique. Do this well enough and you'll find that you have forgotten about the pain in your butt.
'Where your focus goes your energy flows.'
Many people, both adults and children, are not academic. Participating in sport can be an avenue for these people to excel and achieve the self-esteem and sense of accomplishment that others receive through academia. Take dyslexic children as an example, they have difficulty achieving through 'school learning'. Participating in sport can help them have a sense of self and it gave them an avenue where they can feel they are achieving.
Taking part in active sport has an overall benefit for the mind, body and spirit. It helps to develop muscle growth, relieves muscle tension and helps to counteract obesity through increased cardiovascular function. Repetitive training like running on a treadmill also has the benefit of allowing the mind to relax and clear as problems can be quietly mulled over as you exercise. If you are holding anger it can also be refocused into your workout.
Sedentary sport does not stimulate the production of the countless hormones in the body that exercise does. I'm not going to go into the specific hormones and the specify functions they affect as they are numerous and extremely beneficial to our being balanced.
Hormones are chemicals that control cellular functions that are responsible for a number of physiological reactions in the body including energy metabolism, reproductive processes, tissue growth, hydration levels, balancing mood, counteracting depression, lowering blood pressure, reduced pain, promote anti body production, healthy sleep patterns and brain cell production. Exercise is now recognised as one of the leading factors to counteracting depression. This is especially significant when you look at the lack of participation in exercise by the younger generation and the high rate of suicide especial amongst young men. Every person, especially teenagers whose hormones are all over the place, need to exercise to help create balance.
One of the most valuable hormones produced is the Human Growth hormone. I'm singling out this hormone as it is found to slow the tick of the clock for oldies. Most of us would like to die healthy and the best way we can encourage this to happen is to exercise and keep on exercising. You are never too old to start and never old enough to stop.
Yes, it's all about hormones and without hormones we would not have life. Balanced hormones promote a balance life.
Putting it all together by playing a sport is a winning combination.


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Dear Bug,
We've managed, somehow, to make it though another year without you here to help guide the sun and make it a little brighter. Hard to believe.
A lot has changed. Daddy is about to graduate and start his PhD program; I think he's finally realized that his moving on is about honoring you, not forgetting you. Daisy Mae is working hard at being a Sophomore, and busy with her friends and studies and getting ready to move on to her associates program. I'm just...well, I just keep on keepin' on. It's normal life, and yet there is always the knowledge that something enormous is missing. Nothing is the same, and yet everything continues on.
We had a regular Thanksgiving dinner this year. It was nice, but I think we all missed you a lot. I was pretty sad after everyone went home. And on Friday, I spent some time in prayer and thought, really focusing on your life and what it meant to me. I think your daddy and I are going to set aside the day after Thanksgiving for you, rather than whatever day the calendar says. That way, it's always your day, and it's never a work day or Thanksgiving. Hope you are OK with that.
It's been a long time since I wrote to you here. I think for a long time, I spent so much time here focused on missing you that once that wasn't the focus of all my attention, writing about other things seemed trite. Maybe a little bit dishonest. I know you want us to move on and be happy. And while we all have started to do that, it just seems strange to write about it. I need to do it, though. So much has happened. So many changes.
I miss you. I miss your sweet smile, your goofy laugh, the way you filled a room with all your noise and presence. I miss holding your hand in the car. I miss our bedtime conversations. I miss listening to you sing songs in the bathroom (I'm singin' to the poop!). I miss listening to you do the Soba chant (So-ba! So-ba! So-ba!) I even miss hearing about the countless adventures of all your imaginary friends. I look at your pictures, and I find myself surprised, always, that there are no new ones. I still sometimes gasp with the realization that you are gone, that you are not coming back. I know you are close by all the time, but I wish I could have more of you than the ephemeral brushes of your spirit against mine. I want more. I want my baby back.
And yet, I am still so grateful for the mark you left on my life. Without you, I would never have learned how to love this deeply, this fiercely. I would never have learned to take the time to see the good in every person I meet. I would never have learned to see the good in myself. I would never have learned to love, in equal measure, the good and the bad, the triumphs and setbacks in life. To, as my friend Cathy says, appreciate the beautiful catastrophe that is life. To know, absolutely, that there is something beyond the mortal coil.
Sweet Bug, thank you. Thank you again for the beauty that was, and remains, your presence in my life. You will always stay in my heart.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
2 comments:
- bhd said...
Hard to type through tears. Hard to sit straight with such deep pain in my heart. I love you Beth.
Promise me you'll see The Way, with Martin Sheen. And then let's talk about walking the Way of St. James together.
mousti: not sure if it's tea for mouses or....
- Alison said...
Le Chemin de St. Jacques de Compostelle...it ran through the town I lived in before I left France for good...and yes, I read bhd's comment before I made mine.
Beth, I have thought of you often these past few days. Once again you have written something beautiful about your beautiful daughter. It takes my breath away.
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MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) - The Memphis Grizzlies have a big chance to get a couple of games over .500 with their 107-95 win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night at FedExForum
The Grizzlies welcomed in a talent-laden Wizards team that's struggled out of the gate with a 1-5 record.
The Grizz jumped on the Wiz early as Garrett Temple buried a couple of 3s on the break.
Temple obviously likes the home nets. He averages double figures in the Forum.
He lead Memphis with 20 points on the night.
Wizards All-Star guard John Wall heated up late in the first half, finishing with 22 points.
Ivan Rabb came up with with 8 points and 6 rebounds off the bench
Marc Gasol got it going with 19 points.
After the Game, The Conductor Mike Conley said it's all about sticking with the game plan.
"We knew they were struggling coming in, so we had to stay at them event when the shots weren't dropping," Conley said. "They're a good team once they get their stuff together so, we didn't want it to be against us. And I'm just thankful we were able to be consistent at the end."
The Grizzlies, now 4-2, next hit the road for the next game at the Utah Jazz on Friday Night.
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When it comes to the animal world or people and nature like the show, I believe many of my friends are very interested or full of curiosity. However, the animal world that wonderful scene is how to shoot it? Many of my friends may not know it.
In fact, in the wilderness of the animal world is very dangerous to shoot, photographers often want to use all types hidden camera class equipment to help some of the impossible tasks. With such a powerful weapon, you can be more clear, intuitive, more in-depth capture the mysterious animal world that spectacular moments.
For example, in the non-prairie, some ferocious beasts, lions, tigers, elephants and other dangerous animals, humans can not approach, once close to is likely to be mistaken for violations of their areas, followed may be killed .
Scientists often put hidden camera nano into some shrubs, or animal feces, or a small toy, and so on through the remote control device, placed in the animal next to their zero distance contact. So you can better help photographers to shoot more perfect details.


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A couple of weeks ago we mentioned "fluffing" the store. When lots has left and/or new items come in we have to do a little rearranging but sometimes a little fluffing just doesn't cut it. That's when we make a huge mess and do a floor move. Sofas and tables switch rooms, new rugs are laid down, accessories and furniture are switched....all resulting in a brand new look! Often times pieces that have been on the floor for a while are suddenly "found" after a floor move resulting in a very happy customer. Perhaps your perfect something got missed the last time you were in and is now just waiting for you to find it!
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Wood + Metal
Gone are the days of matchy-matchy furniture sets. Mixing textures and mediums give your space a unique, custom feel and emphasize your individual style. Many of our pieces are wood or metal but some of our favorites combine the two. Just like their combined material, these pieces combine functionality with chic design. And we think you'll love them as much as we do!
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Friday, April 15, 2016
Let Your Light Shine!
Choosing lighting for your space seems like a pretty standard task but with so many options is can be overwhelming. Lamps are useful and necessary but with so many style options they are a great accessory that can make a statement! Whether you are looking for something elegant, something industrial, or something a little funky, we have what you need. Come in to see our new table lamps, floor lamps, and hanging fixtures!
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Saturday, April 9, 2016
All "Fluffed" Up and Ready to Go!
Our newest shipment of furniture, accessories, and artwork is in and we've "fluffed" up our floor to show off how beautifully these pieces work together. Whether you need a whole room or just a few little things to dress up your space, we have you covered. Let us help you put your spring look together!
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Scurrying from the sands rises a monstrously-sized spider. Standing taller than a horse, its lean frame rocks gently and its pale hair bristles in agitation.
Sand Stalker CR 4
N Large magical beast
Init +7; Senses tremorsense 60 ft.; Perception +9; Aura info
AC 16, touch 13, flat-footed 13 (+3 Dex, +4 natural, -1 size)
hp 45 (6d10+12)
Fort +7, Ref +8, Will +3
Speed 50 ft., burrow 30 ft.
Melee bite +9 (1d8+6 plus poison)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.
Special Attacks attraction
Str 19, Dex 17, Con 15, Int 4, Wis 12, Cha 2
Base Atk +6; CMB +11; CMD 24 (36 vs. trip)
Feats Improved Initiative, Skill Focus (Perception, Stealth)
Skills Acrobatics +8 (+12 jump), Perception +9, Stealth +14 (+18 in sandy environs); Racial Modifiers +4 Acrobatics to jump, +4 Stealth (+8 in sandy environs)
Attraction (Ex)
The front four legs of a sand stalker are hollow. When a gust of air or wind blows across them, they create a hypnotic sound that can be heard by all creatures within a 100-foot spread. Those hearing this sound must make a successful DC 15 Will save or become entranced. This is a sonic, mind-affecting effect. If the save is successful, that creature cannot be affected again by the same sand stalker's attraction for one day. The save DC is Constitution-based.
An entranced victim takes the most direct route possible, walking toward the sand stalker. If the path leads into a dangerous area, (fire, over a cliff, and so on), that creature gets a second saving throw. Entranced creatures can take no actions other than to defend themselves. A victim within 5 feet of the sand stalker stands there and offers no resistance to the monster's attacks. The effect continues for as long as the sand stalker's legs are subjected to wind. A bard's countersong ability allows the entranced creature to attempt a new Will save.
Poison (Ex)
Bite–injury, save Fort DC 18; frequency 1/round for 4 rounds; effect paralysis and 1 Str; cure 1 save. The save DC is Strength-based.
Environment warm deserts
Organization solitary or colony (2-5)
Treasure 1/10 coins; 50% goods; 50% items
Sand stalkers are agile, 12-foot-long, aggressive, hunting spiders with voracious appetites. Thankfully they are found only in deserts and usually away from civilized areas. The sand stalker is a wanderer; though some do occasionally build lairs. These consist of an open hole constructed in areas where the ground is hard enough to prevent a flood of sand and debris from filling the lair. Some sand stalkers cover their burrows with a "trapdoor" (noticeable with a DC 20 Perception check). If the ground is unsuitable for burrowing, the stalker takes up residence in whatever shelter is available, such as an abandoned temple or beneath a rocky outcropping.
Sand stalkers are typically solitary creatures though on some occasions a few of the creatures nest together. A typical nest consists of 1d4+1 sand stalkers, usually two males, and two females with the female sand stalkers being the dominate forces in the nest.
Sand stalkers are carnivores and hunt all manner of desert-dwelling or desert-traveling creatures. Aggressive predators, they prefer to use stealth to attack by surprise. They burrow just beneath the surface of the sand, leaving their front forelegs exposed where the wind catches them and plays an eerie flute-like sound. They use this deception to attract prey. Creatures that are affected by the hypnotic sound are attacked as soon as they come close. If hungry or threatened, a sand stalker uses its superior speed to run down its prey.
Sand Stalker from the Tome of Horrors Complete, Copyright 2011, Necromancer Games, Inc., published and distributed by Frog God Games; Authors Scott Greene and Erica Balsley.


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Maan stood looking outside the window; it was dark, too dark, like his life. He lament the moment he told her to go away. He was frustrated that moment and all went out on her. He said the word which destroyed his life, not only his, but Khushi and geet life. Just because of him today geet is not here with her own daughter. How much she loves her, but still left her to him. Knowing he will not be able to live alone. The reason today he is still having hopes to bring her back is only Khushi.
His thought was disturb by Khushi voice, turning around he find her mumbling in her sleep. Going to her he strokes her hair. What happened baby? She rubbed her eyes mumbling. Water. He look around, there was no water. He again turns to her. Wait a mint honey. I will go and bring water for you. He went out to take some water from kitchen. As he was passing, he heard brij speaking with someone in phone. He avoided and started walking passes him his room. But was stopped by his words. No, he doesn't know anything yet. They are leaving tomorrow. Maan frowned. It was them who are leaving tomorrow. Who's the person he is talking. And what he doesn't want him to know. He came closer to his door to listen carefully.
Yes, I know. But make sure she shouldn't know Maan and Khushi are with me. Maan ears got alarmed. Why does he not want him and Khushi to know, the thing he is hiding? What's going on? Lora, take care of geet. I will call you when they will go.
His heart stops beating. Brij know where is geet. He himself has kept her away from him. His hand becomes fist. He was searching her like mad and here he have hided her from him, from her own daughter.
Brij cut the call and turn around only to find angry Maan standing outside. He suddenly become nervous, the thing which he have hided from five years, he finally came to know. He did not want him to know where she is. Maan entered his room and furiously held his collar jerking him back to the wall. You know where geet is. All the while you knew everything. Or should I say it's you who have took her away from him. His holds were hurting brij. He winced. Leave me. He holds him more aggressively. How dare you? Brij hold his. Hand tight and jerk him away. Yes I know. I kept her away from you. Because I don't want you to ruin her life more.
What? You ruined her life by keeping her away from me, from Khushi. From all of us. How can you think she will be happy without me, without Khushi?
Brij look at him. Maan was right; she was and will never be happy without them.
How can you? Her daughter needs her. How can you keep her away from her own daughter? She must be waiting for me, don't know how long. I'm finding her like anything in the world. But you always kept her away from me. Even knowing very well she can't live without both of us.
Brij went to long thought by Maan words. His every word was right. He knows exactly how geet is suffering even after not having any knowledge about her. Where was this love, when she left you? When you humiliated her every day, humiliated her feelings, her love, her care.
I know brij. I know I made a mistake. I'm suffering now. Lamenting every moment. But what you did is absolutely not correct. Can't you see how Khushi misses her? I can feel it, that geet is dying to see Khushi.
Brij look at Maan, he was someone else brij known. The Maan he knows was arrogant, egoistic Maan. This Maan is looking so helpless. Head down, eyes full of tears. He knows geet love him, unconditional. But he always thought Maan never loved her, he only used her. Brij always hated Maan for making her pregnant and not even being with her in the time she needed him the most. But now he can see the same love in his eyes for geet, which he always have seen in geet eyes for him.
Both were disturb by the sound on the door. Turning Round they find Khushi crying, rubbing her eyes. Maan ran to her and hugged her brushing her hair. Papa. WA. Watt. She couldn't complete due to crying. Maan kissed her cheek. Sshhu. I will get you water now. Don't cry. Brij look both of them. Seeing Khushi he felt bad. That's her mistake in all these. He felt sorry for whatever he did to keep them away even after knowing very well geet can never be happy without them.
He saw Maan passing out, Maan. The voice stopped him. He turns to him. Geet is in London. Maan look at him with so much peace in his eyes he smiled widely making his grip around his daughter tight. Brij move to the desk and came infront of him. It's her address. Maan look at the paper and then to him. His smiled only widened. His happiness was visible in his eyes, but didn't come out. They needed her to come our. She is waiting for you. He gave him a side hug, thanking him; he cannot describe how thankful he is. What can he get better than his geet? He has given him his life, his jaan back. He was so happy. Finally he found his geet. His life. He kissed Khushi head and went out. He was out of the world; his geet will be with him soon. Soon he will look at her, hold her in his arm. Khushi will meet her mom.
That night he was not able to sleep. He only wanted to run to her and hug her tight. Keep her close to him. He looks at the address, carssing the letter. Which turn his destiny. He will meet her soon. I'm coming jaan.
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Jue Lan Club Upstairs and down, indoors and out, this elaborate collection of dining areas is the showcase for the high-end modern Chinese food from Oscar Toro, who was at Buddakan. "Some of my food, like the crystal shrimp dumplings and hot and numbing crispy beef, are traditional, but I've interpreted other dishes," he said. So his bao buns are filled with "sloppy" oxtail, and he's come up with a bone marrow and prawn dumpling, and filet mignon with green Sichuan peppers, black bean aioli and taro fries. There is a raw bar, which will be expanded in the garden in the spring. Stratis Morfogen, the managing partner, has created one dining area as a homage to Limelight, the church building and former nightclub that houses the restaurant. (Opens Thursday): 49 West 20th Street, 646-524-7409, juelanclub.com.
Bottle & Bine Angie Berry, who was the chef de cuisine at Asiate, has devised a seasonal menu with touches of France, Italy and Japan to accompany the sommelier Gina Goyette's choice of wines and Carolyn Pincus's craft beers. (A bine is a hops stem.) The sleekly rustic restaurant, owned by Denis Keane, is on two levels, with a bar on each. (Wednesday): 1085 Second Avenue (57th Street), 212-888-7405, bottleandbine.com.
Crave Fishbar Upper West This satellite of Todd Mitgang's Second Avenue seafood restaurant features sustainable fish, a raw bar, a back room with a fireplace and a new late-night menu. (Monday): 428 Amsterdam Avenue (80th Street), 646-494-2750, cravefishbar.com.
El Atoradero Brooklyn Denisse Lina Chavez ran a tiny restaurant next to her bodega in the Bronx that won applause far beyond the borough for Mexican dishes that transcended the ordinary. Now in Brooklyn with a partner, Noah Arenstein, Ms. Chavez, a native of the Puebla region, focuses on hearty fare like mole poblano, chile rellenos, adobos and, on the weekends, more substantial dishes like posole, menudo and enchiladas. "In the bar, there will be snacks, spicy snacks, so people will spend more money on beer," she said (with surprising frankness). The front room has a bar, a wall of bright hand-painted pineapple motifs and a communal table. In back, beyond the kitchen, is another dining area and a small garden. (Saturday): 708 Washington Avenue (Park Place), Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, 718-399-8226, elatoraderobrooklyn.com.
Kosaka Yoshihiko Kousaka, who was at Jewel Bako, offers two omakase menus. The spelling of his surname and that of the restaurant vary because of a quirk of Japanese orthography. He and his partners, Key Kim and Mihyun Han, have stuffed their intimate 18-seat spot with a pastry chef, a tea master and a pottery artist. (Wednesday): 220 West 13th Street, 212-727-1709, kosakanyc.com.
Garfunkels What was 2nd Floor on Clinton has become this plush speakeasy-style drinking den. In a month or so, the ground floor will house the Burgary, serving burgers: 67 Clinton Street (Rivington Street), 212-529-6999, garfunkelsnyc.com.
New York Sushi Ko The chef John Daley now owns his 11-seat omakase nook, which was closed since late summer. There is an à la carte lunch and, after 9:30 p.m., dinner specials: 91 Clinton Street (Rivington Street), 917-734-5857 for reservations, 212-466-6975 for walk-ins, newyorksushiko.com.
Pearl's Home-style fare from Trinidad and elsewhere in the Caribbean, including conch with dumplings and jerk chicken, is served in a fast-casual setting. (Wednesday): 178 North Eighth Street (Bedford Avenue), Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 929-276-3528.
Looking Ahead
L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon Joël Robuchon, the French chef who closed his Midtown restaurant three years ago, will not be going ahead with the two restaurants and a pastry shop he was supposed to open at Brookfield Place in the financial district. "The more we looked at the deal, the less attractive it was for our investors and for the brand," said Alex Gaudelet, the chief executive of Invest Hospitality Management, the company that owns the Robuchon license for New York and Miami. "We began discussing it with Brookfield in September, and we couldn't make it work. The decision was mutual." Cost was a major factor. Mr. Gaudelet said his company was in "advanced discussions" with one landlord, but he would not elaborate. "The final decision is up to Joël," he said.
Made Nice Daniel Humm and Will Guidara are expanding their footprint around the NoMad Hotel. In early summer, they plan this fast-casual spot where the executive chef will be Danny DiStefano, a sous-chef at their restaurant, Eleven Madison Park: 8 West 28th Street.
Port Authority Bus Terminal Last week, the authority's board of directors empowered the executive director to grant a 10-year lease to OHM Concession Group, based in St. Louis, to build an "upscale food court" in the terminal. The total rent, starting in February, will be $15.2 million for three spaces totaling nearly 6,000 square feet near the main ticketing area. The mandate for OHM, which did not respond to calls and emails, is to offer "several diverse high-end dining options," as the Port Authority put it in a news release, replacing Jamba Juice, Deli Plus and a post office.
00 & Co In February, Matthew Kenney, who has been active on the vegan front in Los Angeles and Miami, plans to open this vegan pizzeria named for the type of flour (00) he'll use: 65 Second Avenue (Fourth Street).
City Hall After 18 years, Henry Meer will close his TriBeCa restaurant, which became a den for judges and lawyers from the nearby courts. The last day will be Dec. 31. In a career shift this spring, he will open Lore Wine & Spirits on the lower level of Westfield World Trade Center, the new retail and dining complex in Lower Manhattan.
Empire Diner Amanda Freitag's revival of this Chelsea landmark did not last two years. She left last summer, and now the diner has closed again.


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It runs all weekend long, so you still have you chance to hit it, if you haven't been before. I had the spinach pie (flaky, with a good thick filling) and a nice spicy greek sausage. R had the lamb shank, which was nice and tender, and the roast potatoes which were vinegary (I wasn't a fan). For dessert we had loukoumathes, crispy fried dough balls soaked in honey and covered in walnuts. This is Bri's favorite dessert (and probably the reason we go to so many Greek festivals); I've seen him pack away 28 of these little golden balls of goodness. He had 12 (he is on a diet, you know :)). Our friends Ivan and Betty were also there; he had the lamb also and she had the beef kabob, which they stated was good.
So, out of the 4 festivals we've been to this summer (Cambridge, Somerville, Arlington, Watertown) I can say that all were fun, with decent food, but Watertown's roast lamb sticks out in my mind, and none have anything as good as the octopus salad at Farm Grill in Newton.


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I don't understand the inability of valve employees to understand that some ppl do not match, simply I can not play with them even if they are just as good or better players simply cause of the different approach we may have on the way dota is played.
What pisses me off is the completely silence that they adopted. At the very least tell us, you know what fck off we don't care what you guys feel is needed and we believe this is the right way.
This is also a fine, and actually the only way to let some of the anger, of the incompatibility can create, off. Only reason I still around and take the abuse is cause I like the game a lot and I have been playing it for years, but I need to know, will this ever get better or this is it and now is just down to, take it or leave?


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7 Clues That Vision Will Die In 'Infinity War' Will Make You Terrified For The Avenger's Fate
With Avengers: Infinity War coming out on April 27, the looming question on everyone's mind is: who will die? Things aren't looking good for a few different characters, but certain clues that that Vision will die in Infinity War prove that things look worst of all for everyone's favorite synthetic humanoid.
Vision, played by Paul Bettany, started out as Tony Stark's computing system called J.A.R.V.I.S; as you'll remember, Stark uploaded J.A.R.V.I.S. into a robotic body the Avengers discovered in Avengers: Age of Ultron, which resulted in the socially awkward but endearing superhero known as Vision. As such, one of the biggest questions about his seemingly inevitable death is, can Vision die?
Well, since he's not exactly a human, it's weird to talk about his death at all. Vision has incredible powers, ranging from his ability to fly, vaporize his enemies, and phase through structures — not to mention his super strength — it seems almost impossible that the cyborg who was partly made with a lightning bolt from Thor's hammer even could die. And maybe if Thanos does kill Vision in Infinity War, he could continue existing as the J.A.R.V.I.S. program. In other words, even if Vision does die in Infinity War — which he probably will — he might remain at least partially alive depending on what exactly happens in the upcoming Avengers showdown. Sadly, that is the only hope that you can hang on to, because based on the following facts, it seems that Vision as you know him is probably a goner.
1. He Has An Infinity Stone In His Head
The most important clue that Vision will die in Infinity War has to do with the fact that his own body contains an Infinity Stone — the Mind Stone, specifically. The yellow stone in Vision's forehead allows the Avenger to vaporize his adversaries, and it's exactly what Thanos wants to collect in order to destroy the universe.
Infinity War's directors, Joe and Anthony Russo told C-Net that Thanos is "Going after the Infinity Stones in a much bolder, successful way than he has in the past. The entire movie has that energy of the bad guy being one step ahead of the heroes." Based on that description, it doesn't sound like Vision has much of a chance if Thanos plans to kill the humanoid.
2. It's Rumored He Gets Majorly Injured At One Point
Nerdist described watching the Russos shoot a scene from Infinity War, and they describe Vision looking the most beat up out of everybody. In the scene, Scarlet Witch apparently has to help him walk out of the Quinjet when they arrive in Wakanda.
3. The Actors' Quotes About Vision's Fate Don't Sound Good
Bustle also visited the set of Infinity War and Bettany hinted that his character's fate wasn't looking too good during that convo. "There's some really bad dudes who want the stone from my head, and that's a problem for Vision," the actor said. Added his co-star Elizabeth Olsen, "[It's] as bad as bad can be." Without spelling it out, they basically confirmed that Vision's totally doomed.
4. The Trailer Shows Him Getting Attacked
The saying usually goes "the proof is in the pudding," but it could also very well be "the proof is in the trailer." About two-thirds of the way through the Infinity War trailer, you see Vision, pinned to the ground and screaming in pain, while a giant claw grabs the stone from his forehead. Sure, that could be a bad dream — because why would they give away such an intense plot point in the trailer? — but it's definitely foreboding.
5. Vision Isn't Getting A Standalone Movie
Based on Time's list of upcoming Marvel movies, Vision will not receive his own standalone film in the forseeable future. The same could be said for Bucky, War Machine, Hawkeye and Iron Man too — each of whom could also be in danger of getting killed in Infinity War.
6. Marvel Romances Don't Usually End Well
While Bustle visited Infinity War's Atlanta set, Bettany said, "I think that Vision's been on this quest to understand what being human is and I think Scarlet Witch [has] in a large degree helped him figure that out and what love is." Based on that and Infinity War's trailers, it seems like the romance between Wanda and Vision will make Thanos' goal to kill Vision (to get the Infinity Stone) even more heartbreaking.
7. 'Infinity War' Will Probably Include Avengers' Deaths
Part of what makes Infinity War exciting is the way it's been described as a singular experience, unlike any other Marvel movie made before. As thrilling as that sounds, it also may mean that Infinity War will include more shocking deaths than any other Marvel movie made before, and Vision's definitely makes the top of the list for who could go.
It's a sad but true fact that nobody is safe in the upcoming Avengers installment. You should probably start saying your goodbyes — especially to Vision — now.


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Sunday, October 6, 2019 4:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
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The objectives were to evaluate associations between anal sphincter pressure and a) stage of prolapse and b) bowel and prolapse symptoms; and to determine the predictive value of the manometric measurements on symptomatic and anatomical outcomes of prolapse surgery-. Forty two women with prolapse stage 2-3 participated in the study. Pre- and postoperative evaluation of the patients was done by using a symptom questionnaire and doing clinical examinations and anorectal manometry. The vaginal prolapse surgery always included at the very least posterior colporrhaphy. Median follow-up time was 6.4 years. The symptoms vaginal protrusion and feeling of incomplete bowel emptying were associated with levels of anal sphincter pressure. Anorectal manometric measurements could not predict the subjective and anatomical outcomes of POP surgery. Symptoms of prolapse and bowel emptying "sensations" were significantly reduced. The cure rates of rectocele and apical descensus were high, whereas the cure rate was low for cystocele.
Objective: To evaluate whether a shift in the extent of genital prolapse surgery occurred between 1983 and 1993. If such a shift occurred, the need for subsequent prolapse surgery; the prevalence of symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) in women six years after vaginal prolapse surgery. And also to analyze predictive factors and the subjective and objective outcomes of prolapse surgery at long term follow up. To evaluate whether neurophysiologic findings of the pelvic floor muscles and anorectal manometry measurements respectively are associated with pre- and postoperative symptoms and the extent of prolapse.
Methods/material: A retrospective study of 542 consecutive patients, operated on for genital prolapse, with primary surgery during 1983 and 1993 in three Swedish hospitals was conducted. Data were obtained from the patient records and were analyzed with emphasis on demographic, clinical and surgical data. A postal questionnaire with validated questions concerning symptoms of PFD was in 1999 sent to women operated in 1993 for primary POP and no subsequent POP surgery.
A prospective study of 42 women with genital prolapse, stage 2-3, scheduled for vaginal prolapse surgery was carried out. Preoperatively the women were examined with anorectal manometry, pudendal nerve neurography and concentric needle electromyography of the pubococcygeus muscles and the external anal sphincter muscle. Posterior colporrhaphy was part of the prolapse surgery in all women. Anatomical and subjective outcomes were evaluated six years postoperatively.
Results: A shift from complete to selective repairs was seen between the two time periods, and posterior repair was often omitted in the latter period. The prevalence of subsequent prolapse surgery increased in the 1990s and the increase was more common in women with a selective repair than in those with complete repair. At long term, PFD-symptoms commonly occurred and were found to be associated with the extent of the prolapse surgery. Symptoms of prolapse and bowel emptying improved significantly after POP surgery in the prospective study. The cure rates of rectocele and apical descent were high, but low concerning cystocele. The results of the neurophysiologic investigations and anal sphincter pressures showed associations with the symptoms and the extent of the prolapse; the individual characteristics showed no discriminatory values.
Conclusion: The extent of the surgical prolapse procedures changed between the two study periods and the extent of subsequent surgery also was greater in the second period. Symptoms of PFD and recurrence of prolapse, especially of the anterior compartment, were frequently seen. Prolapse and bowel symptoms were associated with the function of pelvic floor muscles but neither the results of the neurophysiologic nor the anorectal manometry measurements of the pelvic floor muscles were found to predict anatomical or subjective outcomes of POP surgery. More knowledge is needed of the pathophysiology of PFD in order to develop better means of prevention and to optimize treatment of POP. Development of new methods for identifying all defects of the pelvic floor and surgical techniques for restitution is also warranted for improving outcome of surgical treatment of genital prolapse.


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Lance Armstrong is known for being a cancer survivor, a winner of multiple Tours de France and a serial dater of blonde celebrities including Kate Hudson, Tory Burch, Ashley Olsen and Sheryl Crow. But there's another side to the famously intense athlete — he's also a father to four children, three by his ex-wife Kristin and one by his (non-famous) girlfriend, Anna Hansen.
In his new book, Armstrong puts his life as an athlete — and also as a family man — on intimate display. It's a strange course for a man who was accused of cheating on Kristin, and who admitted in his biography, "Lance" out this summer, that he dumped Crow in 2005 because she wanted kids and he didn't. "We [were] up against her biological clock," he said, "that pressure is what cracked it."
Certainly, Armstrong isn't famous for weakness. After being treated for testicular cancer in 1997, he went on to win the Tour de France seven consecutive times. But in 2005 he was ready for a break. "I was eager to get back to the things that training had kept me away from — chiefly my three kids . . . I was eager to spend more time with them," he writes. He also wanted to devote more energy to his Lance Armstrong Foundation, which helps people with cancer (and is responsible for those yellow LiveStrong bracelets).
But by 2008, he was ready for his "mini-permanent vacation," as he termed it, to come to an end. First he told his manager, who "took it calmly," Armstrong writes.
Then he had to tell his kids and their mom, Kristin, who he's still surprisingly close to (they even take family vacations together).
It was on one of those vacations, in Santa Barbara, that Armstrong told Kristin he wanted to make a comeback. She started crying — "I think in part because I asked her and partly in relief; she'd thought I was going to say I wanted to run for office," Armstrong writes without irony. "She was fine about my coming out of retirement." His kids were also excited, though Armstrong admits that they didn't remember much about his previous times on the tour because they were so young.
The book is a photographic and narrative chronicle of Armstrong's training regimen as he prepares for the Tour (including pictures of his superhuman, muscly body), as well as his relationship with his family.
We see Armstrong as he builds a miniature five-ounce racing car with his son Luke, as he drives his kids to school ("I never miss an opportunity to drop off my kids and pick them up at school when I'm in town," he writes), and as he cheers his daughter on in a cross-country race along with Kristin and his other kids.
He also presents Anna Hansen, the new woman in his life, who works for a nonprofit in Denver and is also an avid cyclist (at one point, Armstrong participates in a race in Aspen called 12 Hours of Snowmass, and writes that Anna "did the race as an individual, which was pretty heroic").
They soon discover that Anna is pregnant. In June 2009, she gave birth to Maxwell Edward Armstrong — a miracle baby of sorts, because after being treated for cancer, Armstrong thought he would never be able to conceive a child naturally. (His first three children were produced through IVF using sperm banked before his treatment.)
"This was a milestone for our family and also a beacon of hope for cancer survivors who dream of having families in the future," Armstrong writes. (One can only imagine how Crow feels reading his proclamations. In May 2007, the singer adopted a two-week-old boy and is still raising him without a father.)
One month after Max's birth, Armstrong achieved his goal of racing in the 2009 Tour de France (he came in third). But Armstrong, who is eager to paint a new picture of himself as a loyal, loving partner, clearly hopes this book proves he's made a comeback in more ways than one.
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GOPHERS vs. UMass
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JELLY'S HOME – Isaiah Washington returns to play in his home state of New York for the first time with the Gophers. You can bet there will be sections of fans chanting "Jelly! Jelly! Jelly!" at Barclays Center this weekend. With hundreds of thousands of Jelly Fam followers hoping he would take over at the college level from Day One, it was hard to live up to such high expectations to start his college career. Washington's had good and bad moments so far. And it's way too early to judge him. The talented freshman guard from Harlem doesn't need to be a dominant scorer right now playing behind and alongside senior captain Nate Mason in the backcourt. He just needs to continue to gain a tighter grasp of Richard Pitino's system, run the offense effectively and get teammates involved without making too many mistakes. Oh yes, and play defense. Washington is averaging 7.2 points and 3.4 assists in 19.2 minutes. He's shooting just 31.6 percent from the field, including 12 percent from three-point range (2-for-17). But he has 17 assists to just seven turnovers. His shots will fall eventually. Pitino is more concerned about Washington's defense and understanding the big picture. "There's a lot being thrown at Isaiah," Pitino said. "Not to mention the weight of his name and all those things. It's going to take some time and that's Ok. He knows that and he's a willing learner. With Isaiah, it's getting him to understand that if you play the right way, what you ultimately want will come – and that's going to take some time. You want to win and go to the NBA one day. All the fanfare he has is really cool, but at the end of the day that's not the end goal. And I think Isaiah knows that."
HIGH MOTOR MURPH – How many times recently have you heard Pitino call Jordan Murphy by the nickname that used to describe his starting power forward's lack of energy and intensity on the court? Not at all, right. It's now "High Motor Murph" and rarely ever "Low Motor Murph" when he steps on the court. Pitino joked that he's still keeping that nickname in his "back pocket" to use if needed. But I doubt we'll be seeing that again. Murphy is off to the hottest start for a Gophers player in recent memory. In fact, his numbers through five games (Big Ten-leading 23.8 points and 12.2 rebounds per game) are better than former Purdue All-American and national player of the year Caleb Swanigan's 18.2 ppg and 12.8 rpg at the same point last season. Who knows if Murphy's numbers will remain this big as the competition heightens and better opponents double and triple team him. But it's clear when the 6-foot-6, 250-pound junior captain plays aggressive and attacks the rim and the boards, there are few players who can stop him. Murphy has 12 double-doubles in his last 15 games dating back to last season, including five straight this year. That's the most for a Big Ten player since Ohio State's Evan Turner in 2009-10, according to the Big Ten's official stats crew.
YOUNG COACHES – Massachusetts coach Matt McCall and Pitino are two of the youngest Division I basketball coaches in the country. They're both 35. But that's not all they have in common. You might see some similarities in the way the Gophers and Minutemen play. That's because Pitino and McCall are both Billy Donovan disciples. McCall is a Florida graduate and former Gator director of operations (2006-08) and assistant (2011-15). Pitino just missed him there as an assistant from 2009-2011).
Time: 11 a.m. CT, Friday. Where: Steinberg Wellness Center. Line: Minnesota 15 points. Series: First meeting ever. TV: None. Online/Live video: Stadium Network Radio: 100.3 FM and 1130 AM
Pos.-Player Ht. Yr. PPG
G-Nate Mason 6-2 Sr. 13.6
G-Dupree McBrayer 6-5 Jr. 10.0
G-Amir Coffey 6-8 So. 13.0
F-Jordan Murphy 6-6 Jr. 23.8
C-Reggie Lynch 6-10 Sr. 12.4
Key reserves– Isaiah Washington, G, 6-1, Fr., 7.2 ppg; Davonte Fitzgerald, F, 6-8, Jr., 4.8 ppg; Bakary Konate, C, 6-11, Sr., 1.5 ppg; Michael Hurt, F, 6-7, So., 3.2 ppg; Jamir Harris, G, 6-1, Fr., 5.8 ppg
Coach: Richard Pitino 98-75 (6th season)
Notable: The Gophers haven't been able to stop a disturbing trend when it comes to poor three-point shooting defense. They rank 13 out of 14 Big Ten teams in three-point percentage defense (44.5). UMass shoots 37.2 percent from beyond the arc, which ranks fifth in the Atlantic 10. Leading scorer Luwane Pipkins shoots 48.4 percent from long distance.
Massachusetts (3-1)
Pos.-Player Ht. Yr. PPG
G- Luwane Pipkins 5-11 So. 22.3
G- Rayshawn Miller 6-1 Jr. 8.0
G- C.J. Anderson 6-6 Sr. 9.5
F- Malik Hines 6-10 Jr. 9.3
C- Rashaan Holloway 6-11 Jr. 9.8
Key reserves– Chris Baldwin, F, 6-8, So., 6.3 ppg; Carl Pierre, G, 6-4, Fr., 9.5 ppg; Unique McLean, G, 6-2, Fr., 6.3 ppg
Coach: Matt McCall 51-19 (3rd season)
Notable: Among the most noteworthy players who played for late UMass coach Jack Leaman are Hall of Famers Julius Erving (1969-71) and Rick Pitino (1971-74).
Fuller's prediction (5-0 picks record): Gophers 88, Massachusetts 75. The Gophers weren't challenged much at all during a three-game homestretch before coming to play in the Barclays Center Classic in Brooklyn. Well, there was that 10-point deficit against Niagara in the first half. But even that game ended with a 26-point win. Something tells me the Gophers will truly face some adversity on this trip. That might not be Friday against UMass. But Minnesota needs to be playing at its best going into Saturday's matchup with No. 25 Alabama.


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Historic Village Diner
Diners are more than places to eat in the Hudson Valley. They're institutions. Nice institutions. Warm institutions. Institutions where everyone not only knows your name but knows your favorite orders, whether you have to have a glass of water before your morning coffee, whether you will always add cheese to your healthy egg while omelet, and will run next door to the convenience store when you need a banana for your oatmeal. Seriously.
The Historic Village Diner in Red Hook is bound by history and community. An example of both early 20th century road eatery architecture and what's known as Silk Road building (prefab side-of-the-road casual stops), it stands now as an integral part of Red Hook life. Families have been coming here not just for years, but for generations. And from the minute you walk in, you realize that you want to become part of that ongoing history.
It's exemplary in both friendliness and food quality. My most recent visit there was to celebrate the wonderful Lupe Galvan's birthday over breakfast. Lupe is well known in Red Hook and was greeted warmly upon arrival (as was I but I'm less familiar). When I wished him a Happy Birthday both waitresses chimed in with celebratory words. And yes, they brought over a tall glass of water for him BEFORE his coffee because, well, they know that's what he likes. We were there early, and it was the first time that I didn't have to wait for a table—on weekends the place is packed from about 8 am on.
Oh the food. The breakfast menu (served all day ) is vast and can satisfy any need whether you're carbo-loading, following Paleo, or eating healthy. We managed to combine all three with our omelets. Lupe had the Village one comprised of bacon/tomato/onion/American cheese, while I chose the Vegetarian omelet with onion, mushroom, pepper, and tomatoes and added goat cheese to round out the four basic food groups. Both came with toast and a choice of hash brown or shredded potatoes. Generous portion? Let me just say I have an ENORMOUS appetite and could barely finish half AND left the toast untouched. And of course had a bottomless cup of coffee. To add a festive note given the occasion, Lupe's omelet arrived with a lit candle in a small tub of butter. We did, not, however, sing.
In case we were not in the mood for eggs, we could have selected a variety of pancakes, waffles, cereals, or French toast. And if we arrived later, we could have eaten anything from meat loaf sandwich (a personal favorite) to chicken parm to the standard bearer of all diners: club sandwich and French fries. Trust me, no matter what time of day you go to the Historic Village Diner you will NOT leave hungry or unsatisfied.
Know Before You Go:
The waitresses are uber-friendly. If you want to bury yourself behind a newspaper, this is NOT the place for you. If, however, you want help with anything ranging from finding a new apartment to deciding what to eat, this is.
There is no wi-fi. In the words of our lovely waitress "put down the laptop and talk to each other."
Come hungry. If you leave too much food on your plate, they will take it personally.
Parking is tight. There's a lot around the back to supplement the few spots in front, but you may want to park either in the municipal lot or on the street in the Village. It's about a 10 minute walk, but hey, you gotta burn off those potatoes anyway.
7550 North Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571
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Summer is almost here and having family and friends over for a summer barbecue is perfect, unless it rains! This summer, be prepared for the perfect rainy day indoor party complete with a hot dog and meatball sandwich bar with lots of favorite toppings. For the barbecue, I used the KitchenAid® Nesting Ceramic 4-Piece Set in Azure Blue and the KitchenAid® Aluminum Nonstick 5-Piece Set to go from stove to tabletop effortlessly. See how to coordinate summer table decor when serving up corn on the cob, baked beans and of course watermelon. Don't let the inclement weather ruin your holiday festivities; instead bring the party inside!
There is nothing better than warm weather to bring out the camaraderie of family and friends around the picnic table for a festive barbecue! Just because the weather is calling for 100% rain doesn't mean you have to change your plans. Instead bring the picnic baskets, blankets and all the supplies to your dining room table. I started off with some of my favorite baskets as a backdrop for the buffet table. Varying colors and heights are great for adding visual interest and help make more room at the table. Then I used fabric in Americana prints of red, white, blue, denim and burlap to cover the table and make napkins. If you're serving ribs and other messy finger foods, throw in some colorful hand towels, because dainty napkins won't be enough. I found these blue dishtowels that are good for messy hands.
Think of what type of guests you will have over and choose table decor, flatware and dishware that fit the crowd. For my friends and family we love toss away items but I like to have a coordinated theme throughout the table. Look to plastic "silver" ware for forks, knives and spoons. These look classy like real flatware, but can be thrown away easily. Fill a galvanized pail with your flatware, napkins and hand towels for a shot of Americana picnic flare in the center of the table. I love using plastic tumblers for drinks in colorful varieties. Fill a few with red, white, and blue striped straws and guests can spill a drink or small hands can grasp them with no worries.
What is great about the KitchenAid® Aluminum Nonstick 5-Piece Set is that it can go from stovetop to the table with ease and still round out the Azure Blue Nesting bakeware beautifully. I decided to have a hot dog and meatball sandwich bar complete with fresh grilled veggies, corn, baked beans and corn on the cob. The bakeware can hold hot and cold food and the varying sizes allow you to serve cocktail pickles right alongside the deviled eggs.
This summer go ahead and plan your favorite barbecue weekend and bring it indoors, on purpose! Your guests will love getting away from the heat and the mosquitoes while they enjoy your delicious hot dog and meatball bar. Whether you like just ketchup on your dog or you're an "everything but the kitchen sink" condiment lover, you will love celebrating and hosting a rainy day barbecue this season.
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Everytime you get the title 'new start' on a health, fitness or whatever the hell this is blog usually means a line drawn under a failed attempt. The protagonist will drag themselves up from the floor after another beating and will try once again to outwit the demons that invariably have battered them down to defeat.
I won't lie, the scenario could (and will) certainly apply here. But here a new start is also meant in the literal as well as metaphorical senses.
Last week, G and I completed on a bungalow in Devon. It has a sea view (if you stand on the roof – perspective is everything) and most importantly a garden. It also has reasonable access to both Exmoor and Dartmoor and all kinds of places to explore. I'm beside myself with excitement.
More on that will come in due course.
Last week I also started the final part of my personal trainer course. I'm partly doing it to bookend something I started over ten years ago but also because I feel like it it's been ages since I've done something for myself. Pure indulgence. I'm loving being back in education. Testing my brain and dredging up topics I haven't thought about or discussed since I closed the shop. But it's also been a way to hold a mirror up to my own health and fitness.
Well, it's been a bit of a shock. Denial is easy – especially when you've practiced it as much as I have. But this mirror does not lie and it's not been easy to look at the figures in black and white. I'm still waiting for a few bits and bobs of tests to come in and then, essentially I'll be treating myself like a client. I'll come up with a defined plan to make progress in the right direction.
I'm conscious that with menopause around the corner this thing is going to get harder and harder to sort. Although physical fitness is the end goal, I will also need to focus on functional fitness. It's essential to ensure the changes this time are sufficient to last a lifetime. I'm still reeling a little to be honest and need to gather my thoughts before I can find the solutions but, it's apparent that after years of eating disorders, excessive dieting and binge eating that the old addage of 'eat less and move more' is no longer sufficient.


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The growth of the veterinary lasers market is gaining traction due to increased adoption of pets by numerous people. Additionally, the veterinary lasers market is fuelled by the availability of the safe treatment which treats within less time and offers other benefits.
Rising awareness about pet care and development of the veterinary lasers are non-invasive and secure option of surgeries are fuelling growth of the global veterinary lasers market. The other advantages of the surgeries with veterinary lasers such as reduction of the recovery time and risks associated with surgery. Thanks to these advantages the adoption of the veterinary lasers which is likely to fuel growth of the global veterinary lasers market.
However, the high costs and the unavailability of reimbursement policies are limiting growth of the global veterinary lasers market. Additionally, the factors such as high cost of surgeries and lack of the proper technician are hampering growth of the global veterinary lasers market. Nevertheless, improving the implementation of pet insurance and favorable reimbursement policies are offering lucrative opportunities for key players in the next few years.
On the basis of region, the veterinary lasers market could be segmented into North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa. Among these regions, in terms of value, North America is expected to dominate the global veterinary lasers market followed by Latin America. Growth in North America is attributable to the increased ownership and growing awareness about the health of pets. The higher demand from the developing countries such as the US is the region is a key factor that the region is accounting for the higher share. The growth of the Latin America region is attributable to the substantial rise in the demand for the veterinary lasers.
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Plot: Instead of chasing boys on the beach with her friends, recent college grad Dora finds herself caring for her reclusive Great Aunt in snowy upstate New York. When the imaginative girl discovers her aunt's hidden romantic past, Dora dreams that their revelation will pull Aunt Vera and herself from their mutual depressions.
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She was a sweet quiet child that never hurt a fly on the wall.
I don't remember my parents ever telling us she was different.
We knew we had to help her with basics skills like reading and writing and arithmatic.
So it was self understood.
It must have been incredibly challenging in those days to raise a child that is developmentally challenged.
Thank G-d my parents had the guidance of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
They were advised to educate her in the same schools as everyone else.
Due to her happy nature she made friends easily.
She felt love and acceptance there and most importantly learnt how to conduct a beautiful Yiddishe life.
As a teenager she attended a variety of different schools in Williamsburg and Flatbush.
I don't remember her challenges as part of my everyday life.
What does play in my mind is how I felt watching friends of mine react to her.
When I saw people choose to ignore her simple friendly chatter I felt sad.
Not for her.
For those people.
She never took notice of it.
She has no malice so she sees no malice.
Lucky for her she had (and still has) a wonderful group of friends in Crown Heights that treated with the sensitivity she deserved.
My parents did the best they could.
She got married and moved to New Jersey where she currently lives.
When I got married I moved to Miami.
I was a young busy mother of 7 k"h and to quote my mother "before i turned around" 30 years had passed.
I wish we could have lived in the same city.
I believe Hashem runs the world and puts us where we are meant to be.
Otherwise I would never forgive myself for not being there enough.
Maybe I could have taught her different skills that would have made her life easier.
Maybe I would have helped her learn how to set up a healthy life where she could have preserved her health better.
Maybe I could have learned from her too.
She is upbeat.
She is positive.
She is resilient.
And with all her challenges, she never complains.
In spite of our shortcomings, she loves every one of her sisters and brothers unconditionally.
All she wants in return is love and attention.
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Cynthia Nixon: 'Not a fan' of Nancy Reagan
LOS ANGELES – Cynthia Nixon never really liked Nancy Reagan.
"I was not a fan," the "Sex and The City" alum told FOX411. "Her inner sense of panic and need for control…would drive her to do things like consult astrologers about every last thing. She had a very problematic relationship with her children, particularly her daughter. I think that was coming from the same thing: a need for total control."
Nixon, 50, will portray the former First Lady in "Killing Reagan," a two hour TV movie based on the best-selling book by Bill O'Reilly.
She appears along with Tim Matheson (Ronald Reagan) and Kyle S. More (attempted assassin John Hinkley, Jr.)
To prepare for the role, Nixon read numerous books about the "Just Say No" champion.
The written accounts didn't change her negative opinions, she said, but allowed Nixon to have more "empathy for who she was and what she accomplished."
"I don't think that Ronald Reagan would've ever been president or maybe even governor without her as his partner.
"I think the hand that she was dealt, in terms of how her childhood, and through sheer tenacity, she was able to create this unbelievable life for herself and, you know, create a president. I mean, I think she really did that."
Nixon was just 15 when Hinkley tried to gun down the 40th president of the United States on March 30, 1981.
"I remember being in my room alone and being really frightened that the president of our country had been shot," she recalled. "I knew my family was not a fan of his, but it didn't seem to matter. It seemed truly scary to have the president shot and his life hanging in the balance."
In 1982, Hinkley was found not guilty by reason of insanity and confined to a mental institution. He is scheduled to be released to the custody of his parents on Aug. 5.
"I don't know what to think about it," Nixon said. "It's been an awfully long time and I feel like locking people up and throwing away the key…it's hard to know what the good would be in that. So people who have been following him and paying attention to him, if they feel he's all right to walk out now, I hope and assume that they're right in their judgement."
"Killing Reagan" premieres Oct. 16 on National Geographic Channel.


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The Milpitas Planning Commission will consider approving a 150-room extended-stay hotel off Interstate 880 at its April 11 meeting, an official said Tuesday.
The Hilton Home2 Suites, proposed by Amrat Patel of Livermore-based Amdon Investments, would be built at 1301 California Circle.
The developer is seeking an exception to the city's height limit for the planned five-story building, as well as an exception for a greater floor-area ratio than the property is zoned for.
The project would also subdivide the 6.34-acre property into two parcels, with the hotel to go up on a 3.35-acre parcel. The other parcel would be left vacant for now, but could potentially be used for another hotel development in the future, according to the report. The building would be 21,988 square feet and rise 62.5 feet, with a 72-foot-tall tower element.
The developer demolished some unoccupied industrial buildings, leaving the property vacant.
If the Planning Commission approves it, the project would then need to get the City Council's OK, which Milpitas Planning Manager Jessica Garner said could happen in early May.
A city staff says the area, zoned for use as an industrial park, does accommodate hotels with conditional use permits.
To the south of the site where the Home2 Suites is planned, two other hotels are under construction, according to a staff report. Both received approval to be built taller than the proposed hotel.
The proposed hotel is "compatible with the identity of the Dixon Landing Business Park area, which is becoming a lodging hub for visitors of the South Bay," the report adds.
The project would convert a vacant lot into "a higher and better use that generates revenue for the city via the Transit Occupancy Tax, sales and property tax," the report says. City staff is recommending the commission approve the hotel.
The commission was set to discuss the project at its March 28 meeting, but continued it because some details about the project were missing from the advance public notices.


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Finally, America's Got Talent 2018 Quarter Final week 1 episode is out and you will be able to do America's Got Talent 2018 vote for your favorite contestant to save them in this quarterfinal round and also you can make them AGT 2018 winner and America's Got Talent 2018 winner by your valuable AGT 2018 vote. The voting line of America's Got Talent 2018 Quarterfinal week 1 should be open till 7 AM then it will be closed and you will have America's Got Talent 2018 voting result on the very next day. So do AGT 2018 Live vote for your favorite act and contestant on AGT 2018. If we talk about Amanda Mena she got a very good response from Audiences for her Melodious Singing Talent. After Audition of Amanda Mena, we all are eagerly waiting from her 2nd Performance on America's Got Talent 2018 because she got a golden buzzer for her best Performance. So, friends, we will update all information regarding Amanda Mena along with AGT Voting 2018 details below this paragraph.
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As you all are eagerly waiting for the AGT 2018 Quarterfinal week 1 episode and AGT live show week 1 episode and also waiting for the AGT 2018 voting live after AGT Audition and Judges Cuts but now this is the time for AGT 2018 live vote and AGT 2018 live show voting also watch full episode of AGT 2018 Live show week 1. As we have shown her in Audition. If we talk about her performance she gave her amazing performance. She got Golden Buzzer from Mel B in her Audition; it means she headed directly in AGT Live Show 2018. So we will update Amanda Mena Performance on AGT 2018 Quarter Final Live Show 1 once it is released. So don't miss the full performance of Amanda Mena on AGT 2018 and Vote Amanda Mena in AGT 2018 if you like her act.
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If you like Amanda Mena's act on America's Got Talent 2018 quarter final week 1? Then you should do vote for Amanda Mena in AGT 2018. AGT 2018 Live Voting started and you have to do AGT 2018 live show voting before the AGT voting lines will stop and save your favorite contestant in AGT 2018 by doing AGT 2018 voting. America's Got Talent 2018 Live voting in quarterfinal week 1 will be closed at 7 am. So do hurry and make your favorite contestant winner of AGT 2018 and America's Got Talent 2018 winner.
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Sourdough question-fermenting dough vs traditional starter method?
Greetings everyone, first post today! So I was wondering if instead of fermenting a water and flour mixture (the normal way), you could just mix together e.g. bread dough and let it sit until it's strong enough for leavening and then use it to bake bread? Could this actually work, and if so, how would it differ from the starter method? Thanks.


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Amsterdam Light Festival
Amsterdam, a fascinating, captivating and romantic town. We have already spoken about it for example, when we showed you the spectacular "Sail Amsterdam" event through our article
Amsterdam, a fascinating, captivating and romantic town. We have already spoken about it for example, when we showed you the spectacular "Sail Amsterdam" event through our article
The Amalfi Coast, a beautiful Italian coastal area, an attraction for tourists from around the world and of which, The Golden Scope has already spoken in the
England, an European country with a rich history and deep-rooted traditions. Its people is proud of the royal family, a really symbol of continuity above all thanks
"Harbin Ice and Snow Festival" is known in the word as the "International Festival of snow Ice sculptures". It is an annual winter festival and, as the
Turin is an Italian city rich in monuments and historical buildings… beautiful and fascinating things for those who visit them. Today we talk about the Palace of
Abruzzo is a region of central Italy with natural beauties such as the Gran Sasso National Park, one of the most beautiful of Italy. It includes the
One of the world's most fascinating and wonderful festivals—a part from the ice sculptures one happening in China—takes place in Japan during the winter period. This amazing
Our spring tour between Italian villages continues… this week we'll go in the south of the peninsula, in a special place in Basilicata … In fact, as
The Golden Scope often writes for you on Sardinia, a beautiful Italian island. Today's itinerary is to the Southern Sardinia, to Campidano, the largest island plain. Just
Kaohsiung is the second largest city in Taiwan, an important naval industry center and also the headquarters of the navy. Its population is about 2.8 million of
The United Kingdom is an interesting "subject" for travels lovers and for those who write about travel…. Today we have chosen a topic that includes two of


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Performers: Yannick Alcocer, Tanguy Blum, Sebastien Giniaux, Antoine Girard, Olivier Kikteff
Event: Django in June
When: June 2014
Where: Northampton, Massachusetts, USA
Details: Practicing before the show. Sebastien Giniaux was there to fill in for Benoit Convert.
In less than one week, Sebastien learned all the songs to Les Doigts de l'Homme's new album!


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Town of Menasha police got more than a dozen tip calls after fugitive Vincent Boyd was featured on America's Most Wanted. Those close to the fugitive hope he's captured soon.
Sarah, who asked us not to use her last name, is the ex-wife of a sex offender on the run.
"I don't know what to say to that. I really hope that they catch him very soon."
Her mother says she feels the same way.
"Anybody who preys on young children doesn't deserve their freedom," said Boyd's ex-mother-in-law.
Boyd faces six felony charges. He's wanted in Winnebago County for the alleged sexual assault of his then-seven-year-old cousin. He's also wanted in Langlade County for allegedly beating and raping a nine-year-old girl.
Boyd, 27, has been on the run since being charged eight months ago.
On Saturday he was featured on the TV show "America's Most Wanted." Since then, Town of Menasha police received 15 new leads, possibly pointing them to his whereabouts.
"This is the one who preys on children. He's your typical child predator in every sense," Jason Weber of the police department said.
Weber couldn't reveal where the tip calls came from but said detectives are pursuing the leads right now.
Sarah told us, "If it wasn't for the community's help and my parents, I probably wouldn't have understood how crucial it was to walk away from him when I did."
As a repeat offender, Boyd could spend the rest of his life in prison if convicted on any of the pending charges.


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Lunar New Year Extended By A Day - Ends Feb 13 (EU Feb 14)
Due to the late Hearthstone patch on Tuesday, the Lunar New Year event is extended an extra day! Enjoy those quests!
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Hey everyone!
Due to the delays we hit yesterday with recent update pushing into the time for the Lunar New Year event, we are going to be extending the end date by a full day. The event will now last until February 13.
Cheers and thanks again for your patience!
Our Lunar New Year celebration only lasts through February 14 (19:00 CET), so be sure to join the party before it's over! (Source)


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I am participating in the May Synchroblog and this is my contribution. I am supposed to blog on some things I have "let go" on my journey: "Have you found more life by letting go of something? So many of us are continuing to grow in our faith by letting go of things that we once held tightly. These things aren't easy to shed. Sometimes people think we've lost our minds, are ascribing to bad theology, or have put our souls in mortal danger. But many of us, in different ways, have found a deeper, richer, and riskier spiritual life as we've let go of certain rules, doctrines, theologies, or practices along the way. "
I will highlight a couple of significant items I've let go.
The first one was definitely a biggie (painful, difficult, challenging): reformed theology with a big emphasis on what is called by some "the five points of calvinism." For almost twenty years of my adult Christian journey, I identified myself with the Calvinist movement. My heroes were Martyn LLoyd Jones, Charles Spurgeon, John Murray, Jonathan Edwards, scores of Puritans, John Piper, Sinclair Ferguson, D.A. Carson and others. I used to devour reformed writings. Then, I devoured the philosophical debate between determinism and free will. Oh goodness, I was into the endless debates over who was "hard" and "soft."
I can't precisely pinpoint when I "let go" of this but it was a difficult process because I was so entrenched in this way of looking at life, reality, and God. But no doubt part of the process was the fruitfulness, vitality, and life I saw in others who were not Calvinists. I became more and more disenchanted with "us vs. them" when it came to theological postures. In the Calvinist sectarianism I was a part of, there was so little room to deeply embrace someone who was not a Calvinist.
I now have a great appreciation for God's sovereignty but I have to confess I am now very uncomfortable with present-day Reformed interpretations (like the well-known John Piper piece on the tornado in Minneapolis). Turned off. I usually see more than one way of looking at things now and I have pretty much stayed away from theological debates. I don't spend a lot of energy over abstract debates about God's sovereignty and freedom of the will. I know there is a place for theological discussion but debates on interpretations of sovereignty and free will are no longer appealing to me.
Another item I had to let go on my spiritual journey was the complementarian view of women in ministry. This happened, as my friendships with women became deeper. For me, tradition and the complementarian position made sense until I formed deep friendships with women. Although friendship can take many forms (friendships can be asymmetrical) I found it incredibly challenging to be wide open to mutuality in intimacy with women in friendship without also rethinking hermeneutics. I know what some of my complementarian friends would say about that.
But I have come to see that friendship is part of the hermeneutical process. Evangelicals understand the role of friendship in shaping hermeneutics for that's what happens when they encourage when they encourage Christians to befriend those outside of Christ: they hope love will shape the unbeliever's hermeneutics. So in letting go of the complementarian position because of friendships with women what I have done is embrace the importance of love and friendship in hermemeutics. I make no apologies now when I affirm that love and friendship are important shapers of anyone's hermeneutics.
There are other significant items I've had to let go on the journey but I will close this post with this one: I've had to let go of my desire to be in full time pastorate ministry. This is one that I've had to release several times in my journey. In some seasons it doesn't make sense to release it. In other seasons it does. I'm an INFP--and that's a nice fit for pastoral ministry. I love to teach. I teach/train in my secular job. I also manage people in my secular job. I do like to listen and hear other's stories and be present with them. For all intense purposes, one could say I "pastor" at some level in my secular job. There are times when it seems like a no-brainer. There are transferable skills, let's say.
For a long season, I gave up on my pursuing full time ministry. Then, the Lord opened the door for me to go to Trinity Divinity (long story but I only had 6 college credits to my name). That open door stirred desires for ministry once again. But alas, that door shut when I could only afford to go only so far. I now have 6 undergrad credits to my name and 27 graduate credits.
But even beyond that, at least for me, I had to give up my desire for pastoral ministry when I wrote and published Sacred Unions, Sacred Passions. It takes a lot of love and friendship (i.e. hermeneutics again at the local level) for a community to embrace a leader who embraces cross-gender friendships and not the romantic myth paradigm. Just ask a typical congregant if a married leader can go canoeing with their opposite sex friend or just go hang out with their cross-gender friend for the day like other friends do. I'm not into a rule-based sexuality for leaders. If I have to choose my longstanding friendships over an official pastoral position, I'm much richer with the friendships. The Kingdom is greater than rules for men and women in ministry.
Kathy Escobar at the carnival in my head: Letting God off the hook
Pam Hogeweide at How God Messed Up My Religion: Letting Go of a Church-centered Me
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This was brought up for years at the old Live365 especially in the old forums. A premium listing option for the top position in the genre page and /or station page screen capture on Live365 main page. ( see image. yes, I used my station ;)
It could also be a tick box option on the broadcaster page and automatically added to the monthly streaming charge. Untick the box at anytime during the month to not be charged for the next month.
If there was more than one premium listing, they could rotate on a fair algorithm depending on how many there were. Like a change every screen refresh. Not only does this add $$$ to the Live365 bank account, it allows lesser listened to stations get a chance for more exposure. Seems like a win/win for everyone.
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08 Aug, '18
This would also give NEW stations exposure and a chance to let LIVE365 listeners know they exist! I'm willing to pay for ads...I need the promotion as a new station.
29 Aug, '18
jerry hayes
ditto. i've brought this up where we need a "station spotlight" where we can rotate through all the other stations and have a chance to be seen on the front page from time to time.
31 Aug, '18
Gordon Cook
We may want to give the new stations 10 to 14 days to fine tune their station before putting them on 'blast.'
01 Oct, '18
Maggie Giamalvo
I don't like this because if more than 1 person pays the upcharge, they're still paying the same monthly rate but having to share the top spot with multiple other stations. It was fine the way it was on the old Live365... the station with the highest monthly TLH was at the top.
06 Oct, '18
CHris From Rockade Radio
I agree with Maggie here. paying a Premium to one up on another station is downright wrong and downright favoritism. people are already paying a high price to run their stations and here you suggest that live365 gauge more money?! no way.
04 Apr
I agree..... Long as the few is fair.....I don't think it would cost that much.... If we all rotation fairly.... I think we would all agree the price is fair....
24 May
I say make it a bidding situation like Google uses. The highest bidder gets the slot for a week.
16 Jul
Tom Michaes (Program Director Power 96 One)
This would be impotent for stations with repeat listeners. Our station could be near or at the top. It could be top of a listener's search if they ticked a box to make it a favorite station like in Intune, IHeart, and Pandora.
31 Jul
Chris From Loud Blast Radio
I say it again. this is not a good idea. this favoritism and we should not be endorsing this kind of practice. they idea could hurt new and small broadcasters not helping them. live365 need to be it own self and not be like other services like youtube.


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Every January our resolution list looks something like: 'exercise more, practice more 'self love', me, drink more water, read more books, more me, save money, me and me, oh and me!'
2019 is the year to switch it up and add 'saving the environment one tiny step at a time' to your resolution list. With our nation in drought and 2018 being recorded as one of the hottest years for planet Earth, Sydney Water has thought of 5 no-brainer habit swaps you can make to save a little water this year because it's never been more important.
Swap Me:
1. Full flush isn't always necessary, so train your brain to use the 1/2 flush whenever possible.
2. Half full cup or water bottle? Water a plant instead of pouring down the drain!
3. Love the sound of the water running while you brush your teeth? Turn off the tap, there's apps for that.
4. Let it load: only wash your dishes when the dishwasher or washing machine is full.
5. Say goodbye to long showers, 4-minute ones are actually achievable! Challenge: time yourself and winner saves water!
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DataTech 2019
DataTech19 brings together analysts, developers, engineers and scientists from the public sector, academia and industry for technical presentations and discussions of important topics in data science.
Starts: 14 March Ends: 14 March
TimeSee Event Website
LocationNational Museum of Scotland, EH1 1HE
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We are welcoming attendees and presenters from a variety of backgrounds and invite submissions and case studies on a variety of topics, such as:
- Scaling algorithms, software and hardware to cope with large amounts of data.
- Machine learning, modelling techniques, and model selection and validation.
- Data exploration: visualisation techniques / tools and query facilities.
- Scientific workflows and data frameworks for data collection, storage, cleaning, modelling and result interpretation: approaches and best practices.
- Reproducible and collaborative data science.
- Robust estimation methods for problematic real-world data Web / phone applications and resulting data Deep learning Applications of analysing various types of data: numeric, text, image, sound and video.
- Challenges in causal inference.
For full programme details please see here.
For event tickets, please see here.
DataTech 2019 will take place at the National Museum of Scotland, Lothian Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1HE. For full venue details please see here.
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Manson is hitting the road for a fall North American tour starting on September 27 at The Fillmore Silver Spring in Silver Spring, MD. Tickets to The Heaven Upside Down Tour are on sale now via MarilynManson.com. The tour also features an appearance at Rock Allegiance at BB&T Pavilion in Camden, NJ on October 7.
Manson released his critically acclaimed LP The Pale Emperor in 2015. The disc peaked at #8 on the Billboard Top 200 and was one of the best albums of the year. Speaking about his latest effort Heaven Upside Down, Manson states, "It is, I would say, the last thing people would expect after hearing the previous album, The Pale Emperor. And its also, coming from the people who I've played it to, a combination of Antichrist Superstar and Mechanical Animals in feeling."
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text: One of my oldest and dearest friends brought me back such a treat from her honeymoon in Maui — a set of body care products (pictured below) and dark chocolate all infused with lavender harvested from the lavender farm (AKL Maui) she visited there! I had no idea that lavender was grown in Hawaii! It's interesting because the products definitely have a unique lavender scent, unlike any other lavender-scented product I've ever smelt (and I've smelt a lot). If you're ever in Maui, you should definitely check out the the beautiful gardens of Ali`i Kula Lavender. I'm so excited that I got to experience some of the AKL Maui products because it has exposed me to a whole new lavender! (Thanks Nicole :))