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I tried to get a photo of my girls playing with the animals at the Shaun the Sheep movie preview but they wouldn't have it. Will have to think outside the square this week. Actually, the cat photo I shared on Instagram, the one where he is playing with my laptop might work.ReplyDelete
I've been thinking about getting an xbox or something. My son used to have a play station here, I got a bit obsessed when he was younger, he'd go to school and I would play it!ReplyDelete
Haha! I love a good game but we don't have any consoles anymore! It's hard enough getting my husband to look up from his phone!!ReplyDelete
How handy would that third person be!! I swear I need a personal assistant to keep track of all our goings on. I have everything on my phone which is great but I am mega paranoid it will break and I will lose all my info hence the needing of a p.a!!ReplyDelete
Oh I so hear you - I wished that someone was with us so that we could all be in pictures, and also be in the moment without having to think about the camera!!!ReplyDelete
Great picture of T. What a great idea - 52 weeks of memories. Will have to think about next weeks prompt - our youngest is always "Sharing" so I will have to remember the camera!
Love the guest appearance :) Looks like he didn't notice you took the pic!ReplyDelete


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OCM Wealth Management CEO, Jason Stather-Lodge, cites two key areas they're reallocating to
As the Greek banks opened on Monday with little changed in terms of people getting access to their savings, we are getting some form of clarity of what the timetable is for the bailout. Troika officials are working on a new memorandum of understanding, outlining the loan for the next three years. This is expected to conclude by August 6th and the first distribution by August 17th. The approval of the package, worth EU86bn, will need to be reached by the Greek parliament by 7th August, which one assumes is a rubber stamping process.
It seems we are out of the woods for now, but with the German's insisting that, at best, a limited debt haircut will ensue, some economists are now placing a high probability of a Grexit back on the agenda for next year. In a recent Bloomberg survey, 75% of polled economists felt the issue will arise again in 2016 for the simple reason that EU86bn is but a stop gap. When you think Greece has been basically inactive for the last month or so as this matter has played out, and from 2008 – 2015 their economy has contracted almost 25%, then this can only be seen as a long term structural issue requiring long term solutions. With Quantitative Easing scheduled to end in September 2016, storm clouds are gathering already. For now though, the matter looks to have passed and markets should begin to rally once more.
With this in mind, we see German blue chip companies such as VW and Siemens as sound investments and have started tracking the DAX which is currently at 3 to 4 times earnings. On top of this, the ECB is expected to inject €40bn into the system soon. So a DAX tracker seems sensible particularly as there's little point in trying to call individual stocks when a huge market event lurks on the horizon.
UK Borrowing and Taxation:
On Tuesday (21st) the Office for National Statistics released data revealing the smallest budget deficit for any June since 2008. Net borrowing for the public sector was £9.4bn versus £10.2bn from the previous year, as revenues for the Government was led by both income and corporation tax, both of which were at record recent highs. The only blot on the landscape was the fall in stamp duty revenue, which backs up latest thinking in that the shortage of house sellers continues. Added to these numbers has been some proceeds from sales of both Royal Mail and Lloyds Bank, with the latter an on-going process.
So, we remain long Sterling (as we have been since the election in May) and have allocated cash to the UK small and mid-cap sectors. The FTSE 100 looks too over-exposed to the potential risks from Greece so we will only look to reallocate once these risks have subsided. The small and mid-cap sectors look better value and are less tied to oil companies currently being squeezed by the price slump. Prices could well bounce back to over $100 a barrel in the next 5 years with significantly higher demand predicted from Europe, USA and Asia (not to mention a contraction in supply from OPEC) but for now we're avoiding any meaningful exposure to this area.
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I ended up kissing that kid Joey from high school at the bar on Thursday night. It was messy, and I probably never would have thought twice about it if Tim hadn't called me the next day to "talk things over." I asked him what the hell there was left to say on the matter.
I met him at Peet's Coffee an hour later. I had that kiss with Joey under my belt as ammunition, a final proof that I, in fact, would be just fine without him.
We stood at the counter, staring at the menu like we'd never been to a coffee shop before. In the end, each of us ordered a small cup of coffee. I sat down at the table near the window, away from everything else.
"Is your coffee too hot?" he asked, blowing into the cup disapprovingly. The steam rose into his face, fogging his glasses.
"Oh, quit stalling," I said. "Coffee's supposed to be hot. Now what did you want to talk about?"
"I don't understand why you're so angry all of the time," he whispered like he always did when he wanted to compensate for my louder voice.
"I wish for once you could just see yourself the way I see you. You wouldn't be able to stand yourself either." I took a sip of my coffee, noticing the simultaneous numbed swell of my taste buds.
"Maybe this was a mistake," he said. "Maybe you were right about there being nothing left to say."
I didn't buy his surrender. I slurped my coffee, waiting for his next mode of attack.
"I didn't want it to end this way," he said.
"How do you suggest we end this, then?" I asked.
"I don't know? Amicably? We're good together, you and I, but just not… you know."
I looked at him. "I don't know, no."
"You are such a different person than when I met you. Would you agree?" he asked.
"You don't get to be disappointed in me," I protested. "We're not together anymore. "
"Lower your voice."
"No! You don't hear me, do you? I'm sick of feeling like I have to impress you and your damn family."
"You shouldn't feel like you have to impress me! Don't you get it? We've been together two years, and you're still treating me like you just met me. "
"You don't think you're judgmental?" I asked, baiting him.
He crossed his arms and leaned back. "No, I don't."
"I made out with Joey Santos the other night."
He didn't react, just continued to stare down into his coffee. He shook his head a little, as though I had just provided his vindication.
My right hand, clutching the paper cup, moved with instinct. The coffee made an unsatisfying splashing sound, barely audible, and steam rose from his skin like fog on top of a lake. His cry seemed to come many moments after the initial splash of coffee, and it sounded almost out of place. I was not as shocked at my action as Tim was, or even the staff behind the counter, but rather more curious. I had never thrown coffee, or any liquid for that matter, in someone's face before.
He stood up out of his chair, knocking it backward, making these tiny staccato noises. His face was a deep red, and he didn't open his eyes. He looked ready to defend himself, though I had emptied my cup. There was no opportunity for an encore. I didn't listen to much that he was screaming at me; I don't listen well to raised voices. The police officer who came to escort me out of the coffee shop spoke more softly, as though he didn't want to wake me. I heard everything he said.
He put me in the back of his car, and I fell asleep on the way to the station. He didn't turn the sirens or flashing lights on. It would have been too much mixed with the ruckus coming from Tim's ambulance.
In court, they showed pictures of the burns on his face. He was sitting right there the whole time, but the jury couldn't see through the gauze. They compared them to pictures of cuts on my brother's arms from when we were kids. There were a lot of things that Tim's lawyer brought up that I thought had nothing to do with the charges at hand, but my lawyer advised me to keep quiet during the proceedings.


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Monday, November 05, 2007
Arena's Demise Long in the Making
Bruce Arena is the only American born coach to reach legendary status. In spite of his many detractors, he is by far the most accomplished manager our nation has ever produced. However since 2003 when the US flamed out of the Confederations Cup with a last place group finish, Bruce Arena has lost his way, his edge so to speak.
The same troubles that ailed Arena's last few years as US National Team manager ailed his short tenure with the Red Bulls. The late Arena years on the National Team were typified by a non merit based system for player selection and a clear bias towards players who played their club football in the domestic league (MLS) or in England. Arena allowed many quality American players to drift off the radar who happened to play their club football in places like Denmark and Norway. While every spot on the national team was open for competition in the 1999 to 2002 time period, including during World Cup 2002 when Arena played all but one field player he took the World Cup, in 2006 Arena took several players to Germany who either weren't fully fit or had no hope of contributing positively to a World Cup campaign. While I would argue that the talent pool of Americans had regressed between 2002 and 2006, no doubt exists Arena bungled the team selection badly.
As Red Bull manager Arena immediately added John Harkes and Jeff Agoos favorites from his time at DC United and the University of Virginia. Neither Harkes nor Agoos were ready for the roles thrust upon them and when New York used their initial designated player spot to sign Claudio Reyna another Arena favorite from UVA and the National Team it was obvious that crony ism was reigning supreme ahead of merit in Arena's eyes.
Much like World Cup 2006, Arena's lack tactical savvy was exposed in MLS 2007. He often times couldn't figure out how to play with Jozy Altidore and Juan Pablo Angel together. This was surprising since Arena found a way to use Raul Diaz Arce/Roy Lassiter and Jaime Moreno together with DC United, but then with the USA was so impressed with what either Landon Donovan or Clint Mathis could provide that he liked to use a withdrawn striker behind Brian McBride. Also Arena didn't seem to understand how to instill an organized defensive system into his backline. Throughout much of the season, it appeared the Red Bulls didn't have a clear structure on the pitch and many of the players did not understand their roles.
MLS is becoming a much more tactically sophisticated league as Juan Carlos Osorio and Preki among others have taught us. Bruce Arena's greatest qualities were his player/talent evaluation and his ability to motivate his team. But from a tactical standpoint, we already see his former Assistant Bob Bradley as more tactically savvy in his year as USA manager. The US National Team is actually running a clear organized system instead of the shambolic mess that Arena's later USA years yielded.
Bruce Arena's contribution to soccer in this country have been invaluable. But what we learned this season is that National Team program and MLS itself have both moved past his abilities. Give Red Bull management credit for recognizing this and cutting their losses after a disappointing season.
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Well a big news day here and across the pond.
I fully agree that Arena had lost the, edge and after the 2002 WC, and needed time off. Why Arena stayed on the USMNT after 2002 and took on the NY MLS team right after the 2006 WC is unknown to me. Maybe he just needed to keep active for his personal satisfaction, when he clearly deserved and needed time off. That will somewhat cloud his major positive influence on all levels of US Soccer and MLS.
It should never be forgotten what he did for soccer in the US and it maybe another generation before a US coach takes a team as far as he did in th WC.
On the other hand he has the makings for an excellent ESPN expert. So look for him on TV.
- November 05, 2007 8:42 PM
It's too bad to see Arena fall to these levels. His own cockiness and arrogance did him in with the USMNT and NY.
- November 06, 2007 7:21 AM
The whole idea of bringing in Reyna when other teams were buyting players the quality of Beckham and Blanco tells you how blinded Arena was and how he puts way too much faith in players he was familiar with. Cronyism to the highest degree.
- November 06, 2007 10:10 AM
I don't agree. I think the RBNY managment was totally unrealistic in its approach to this league. New York's team has been a traditional doormat in the MLS and turning things around in one season wasn't going to happen.
- November 06, 2007 10:40 AM
New York is in a position to attract a really top notch international manager. Red Bull has the money and with Angel and a potential DP spot opening up after Reyna is dumped, I wouldn't be surprised to see a really big name take this job. It's New York, a new stadium is opening next year and the players are there, expecially if Altidore and Richards stay put.
- November 06, 2007 11:22 AM
I disagree with Josiah. I think Red Bull in hiring Arena showed they wanted someone with an MLS track record. Maybe they try and lure Preki away from Chivas or go after Quieroz again. He did a decent job with the team the first time around and with Fergie hanging on forever, maybe he'll never be United's manager. That and Roy Keane's emergence.
- November 06, 2007 11:34 AM
(okay a bad attempt at humor)
- November 06, 2007 1:10 PM
Honestly, rebuilding this team is going to take time and a larger "buy in" from the local community.
Red Bull Park is a first step, but where are the meaningful local partnerships and the local media attention?
New Jersey is a bad MLS market. It has been from the beginning of the league. Why when the area has more ethnics and at least in theory more soccer fans than the rest of the nation, do place like DC, LA and even Dallas and Houston do much better drawing ethnics to the game.
Simply having a winning product or a new stadium isn't going to solve this. I know ego is forcing MLS to always help this club, but the reality is the league's core markets don't include New Jersey.
- November 06, 2007 1:56 PM
- Soccer Guru said...
I'd be surprised if Altidore came back. I'm also hearing Querioz who has flirted with the idea of leaving Man U in January could be returning to the team he last coached 12 years ago.
- November 06, 2007 3:01 PM
- Soccer Guru said...
I meant to say Altidore is gone to Europe when he turns 18 early next year.
- November 06, 2007 3:01 PM
It is my sincere hope that he never coaches again for all his arrogance and berating of the media.
- November 06, 2007 4:20 PM
Maybe Becks can go to New York as a player coach!
- November 06, 2007 6:31 PM


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Friday, October 31, 2008
A Joke I read on the wrapper of a Laffy Taffy
Alright, let's just stop right there. I cannot think of a more scary or disturbing image than a monster eating or not eating clowns. Wow, years of therapy undone in a blinding flash of confectionary anarchy.
The answer of course is "They taste funny."
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- redstarmama said...
You guys could not possibly be any cooler.
Also, Justin and I DVR'd Army of Darkness, and thought of Edward the whole time watched it.
- October 31, 2008 at 9:48 PM
- Justin said...
Yes Army of Darkness was pure B movie greatness. I was quite impressed by the high level of production. My one concern was with less grit the monsters looked even more fake. Oh well, Ash still rocks the past, present, and future with a chainsaw hand and a shotgun. How did he keep so many shells in his torn shirt? Oh... Who's Kurt Vonnegut?
- October 31, 2008 at 11:11 PM
Meridth needs to draw a monster eating a clown!
- November 1, 2008 at 10:06 AM
- Airie said...
So I decided to say hi because I haven't seen you in forever! Hope that you are well and that the OC is on its way to ruling the world!!!! P.S. I REALLY hate clowns.
- November 4, 2008 at 1:41 PM
- Sharae Peterson said...
confectionary anarchy, hahahahahahahahaahah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- November 5, 2008 at 4:31 PM
- andrea said...
Paul is terrified of clowns. I'm going to have him read this and see if it freaks him out.
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OK, I suck, I forgot to take pictues, again.
This recipe however is deserving of a post. I considered making this a couple of weeks ago; the way our schedules worked I put the shoulder roast in the freezer and moved on. Considering this week (busy, cold, windy, and rainy) I pulled it out of the freezer on Sunday and planned it for today. Last night, I cut it up; based on our prefereces I removed as much fat as I could and then tossed it into the crock pot with the other ingredients (not the rice, sour cream, or cilantro) and simply put the insert in the fridge. This morning was easy, I put the insert in the crock pot and set it for 7½ hours. My crock pot switches to warm when the time is up.
For reference, I use jalapeños, but it is good with chilis too, I prefer the heat this way. And the family was split this evening, I did make rice and two of us served it over rice in a soup bowl; sour cream, cheese, cilantro, and cholula are all good toppings. The other two of us used it as a filling for burritos: a large spoonful of pork down the center of a warmed flour tortilla, top with rice, shredded cheese, and cholula, (I also had some sautéed peppers and onions leftover which made it in) then fold in both sides and roll up into a burrito, and finish by searing an a dry skillet. They had their sour cream on the side.
I have some leftovers, I foresee this in a breakfast burrito this weekend.
Chili Verde
Cook 3½ – 8 hours ∙ Makes 6-8 servings ∙ Difficulty Easy
- 8 ounces roasted diced green chilies (or jalapeños), canned, with their liquid
- 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1″ cubes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1½ tsp salt, plus more, to taste
- ½ tsp white pepper, plus more, to taste
- rice, White or Mexican, for serving
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ½ cup cilantro, freshly chopped
Put the chilies and their liquid in a slow cooker. Stir in the pork, broth, garlic, oregano, salt, and white pepper. Cover and cook on high for 3½-4 hours or on low for 7-8 hours.
Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt and white pepper. (Note: I also break apart the chunks of meat with my Pampered Chef Mix 'n Chop – not trying to sell it, it's just a favorite tool.) Ladle the stew over rice and serve immediately, passing the sour cream and cilantro at the table. Serves 6 to 8.


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Just ran by the old Building and Loan and wished it a sucky Christmas. It felt good!
Every time you check your FaceBook page, an angel gets his wings… ripped off horribly and painfully.
Nogging and logging–an annual Christmas tradition at our house. Don't ask.
Things My Sister's Boyfriend Taught Me—Christmas Edition: How to make infused whiskey (Crown Royal Jack Daniels + cinnamon sticks + orange zest + raisins + three weeks time = delicious). Have reconsidered my position on Manhattans. (Edit–My sister's boyfriend recommends Jack Daniels for his version of infused whiskey, and who am I to argue with genius? Perhaps I was confused by the fact that this elixir was presented to me in the more attractive Crown Royal bottle. My apologies for the error. CR needs no enhancement. OR SO I HAVE BEEN TOLD.)
Looking for that last-minute gift of AWESOME? Buy YOURSELF a copy of Sarah Palin's book of lies: Going Rogue. If you HATE yourself.
I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in exactly the same proportion as certain U.S. legislators tried to deny us a fair health care bill. Which is VERY MERRY indeed.
Was in Barnes and Noble's day after Christmas spending my gift card. Bought a calendar and turned all copies of Sarah Palin's word salad book backwards on the shelves. Immature? Maybe. Satisfying? Definitely.
Weirdest Christmas gift: glass turkey baster. So necessary at least once a year.
New Year's Resolution: Sending out a newsletter with my Christmas cards next year and only putting in sad, depressing stuff.
New Year's Resolution #2: To begin a rigorous diet and exercise regimen but not in years ending with a zero.
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The asset management industry is awakening to the importance of gender diversity across its ranks, from investment professionals to executive leadership. Recent studies have shown that mixed-gender portfolio management teams not only yield superior investment returns, but also increase the ability to attract assets.
Moreover, gender-diverse executive leadership has been found to positively impact company profitability and stock performance.
However, even asset managers that support having a gender-diverse talent pool can be at a loss for ideas on where to start. Mainstream issues like the gender pay gap and the #TimesUp initiative have provided some low-hanging fruit for improvement, but they stop short of ensuring tangible success in retaining and promoting women over the long term.
Equality in the workplace starts at the very first promotion and grows at every subsequent step. Thus, to foster women leaders, asset managers must support women throughout the entirety of their careers.
Introduce training
This support begins with increasing awareness of gender bias across the company, which has been shown to help bring awareness to hidden biases and eliminate them. It is important for companies to establish a baseline by providing all employees with unconscious-bias training.
For decades, the industry has been led by men, and in the process, the perception of what leadership looks and sounds like has coalesced around styles more commonly exhibited by men. This puts female managers in a double bind: Those who act in stereotypically feminine ways may not appear to be prepared for leadership in the eyes of their colleagues, but those who seek to pre-empt this bias by taking a stereotypically male-oriented approach risk backlash for not being "warm" or "likeable." When administered correctly, unconscious-bias awareness training can shine a light on these leadership preconceptions.
Know someone?Do you know a successful adviser from a diverse background who has an inspirational story to tell? If so, email special projects editor Liz Skinner at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Call out bias
When an unconscious bias inevitably manifests itself in behavior, it is especially important for employees at all levels to call it out. Even the most well-intentioned individuals may not realize when an incident has occurred.
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Pointing out when a woman is cut off in a meeting or is written off for an opportunity will gradually expose how deeply unconscious bias might be ingrained in corporate culture. Without this, progress in fostering women leaders will be slower than desired.
Examine benefits and policies
Additionally, it is no surprise that women often drop out of the leadership pipeline during their childbearing years. Providing substantial family-friendly benefits is a nonnegotiable component of nurturing women's professional potential. This includes offering a robust parental leave program; child-care options in the office or during business travel; lactation rooms; flexible, remote and part-time work options; and/or "returnship" programs for women reentering the job market after time spent raising children.
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Furthermore, encouraging men to take advantage of parental leave and other benefits normalizes such benefits in company culture and decreases the opportunity cost for the women who need or choose to take advantage of them.
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Finally, once a woman is identified as a leader, it is vital for the company to support her and maximize her chance of succeeding in the role. Providing executive coaching will help to ensure a smooth transition and discern her full value. It will facilitate her growth by identifying her leadership style to best meet her team's culture and the demands of the role. Providing coaching will demonstrate to the organization that the company is committed to her development, expediting the adoption of her management style by the team.
This story is part of an ongoing initiative by InvestmentNews to cultivate a financial advice profession in which diverse perspectives are welcomed and respected, and industry best practices can be shared across organizations.
Melissa Norris is a founding partner of Jamesbeck Global Partners, an executive search firm focused on investment management.


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When NYC looks like this, you start taking mental vacations….
With that said, I so wouldn't mind being on a real vacation at the present and Barcelona, Spain would be sublime.
Starting today, the city will play host to the Doing Good and Doing Well Conference (DGDW). DGDW is a two-day event with interactive panel discussions and keynote speeches on major opportunities and challenges faced by responsible businesses and organizations. The conference attracts students and professionals from around the world, and is organized by IESE, a top-ranked business school, and Net Impact, an international nonprofit whose mission is to inspire, educate, and equip individuals to use the power of business to create a more socially and environmentally sustainable world.
"By challenging participants to consider the potential for sustainable developments, the DGDW conference helps to develop innovative strategies and business models, as well as foster meaningful relationships between industry professionals and graduate students."
Confirmed keynote speakers for the conference include Zein Abdalla, CEO of PepsiCo Europe, and Michel Camdussus, Managing Director of the IMF, 1987-2000.
Ok, you know I'm a CSR geek when a conference is my idea of a vacay.
Have a great weekend, folks!


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Ahhh, Valentine's Day! A day for lovers (and the greeting card, flower and chocolate industry) the time when you can let the romantic side of you loose on your poor unsuspecting partner. Perhaps subjecting them to a candlelit dinner, the aforementioned flowers and chocolate and if you're lucky end the evening with an O – and if you're really lucky, maybe even two Os – all in the name of St Valentine.
But who was he? This defender of romance and harbinger of love, this Saint Valentine? Honestly…no one really knows. There are over a dozen Saint Valentines in the Catholic church; however they seem to have narrowed this mystery man of romance to two men. Both Valentines were around at the same time; one of them secretly wed young Christian lovers, which at the time was against the wishes of Roman Emperor Claudius II, who thought that single men made better soldiers than married ones. Another Valentine is said to have helped Christian prisoner being tortured by the Romans and for his crimes was imprisoned. When in prison, he fell in love with the jailer's daughter and supposedly healed her blindness. Unfortunately that didn't stop his execution by our old friend Emperor Claudius II.
In reality, the Valentine we think of on this day is probably a combination of both these men, and the romantic traditions of this Saint's day is something that has slowly evolved through time. In my research though the two things that seem to have wrought Valentine's day in to its present form seem to be:
Lupercalia – This is a Roman Pagan fertility rite that took place between 13-15 February and something that Christianity decided to incorporate to convert some of those troublesome heathens.
Geoffrey Chaucer – Now, until medieval English poet Chaucer, apparently Valentines Day wasn't all about romantic love; however, his poem Parliament of Foules changed all that. With a few lines he gave birth to a brand new industry (I hope Hallmark are sufficiently grateful!) and gave Valentine's day a whole new meaning.
But, no matter where Valentine's Day has sprung from or how it has evolved, it is no doubt the most romantic day of the year and gives you a chance to show your other half a little appreciation. Or if you are single like me, either a) stay in with a tub of ice-cream and watch rom-coms or b) go out in my shortest dress and drink my body weight in alcohol.
But, single or coupled up, have a great Valentines day!
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"Eliot Riley was a drinker, Cy's mother had been right. And he was a poor drinker. One that let the demons of the bottle into his head when he tipped it back, demons that went about unloosing all the trouble they could find stashed in the catacombs of his mind. Every tragic thing that had ever happened, every self-doubt, every delusion, freed itself from bondage and revisited him when he drank."
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Record-setting attendance, outstanding speakers and a high level of energy marked the Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) 2012 Executive Conference held recently in Scottsdale, (AZ USA).
Opening keynote speaker Alan Beaulieu, economist and president of the Institute for Trend Research, told the group that the U.S. is in solid economic recovery, despite the public's perception that the country is in a recession.
"All leading indicators are up, a clear indication of economic health," Beaulieu said. "Manufacturing is picking up speed and interest rates are going to stay low." He predicts that interest rates will stay low for another year, stimulating borrowing and economic growth through 2013.
While Beaulieu is optimistic about the near term, he forecasts massive inflation ahead and "terrible" times in the 2030s, when entitlement programs for the retiring Baby Boom generation will deplete reserves.
Also during the opening plenary session, Jeff Miller, Interstate Control Systems, announced the release of the fourth revision of the CSIA Best Practices and Benchmarks Manual. Miller, who chairs the Best Practices Committee, said the latest revision includes a new section for best practices in service and support and a restructured section related to marketing, business development, and sales and opportunity management.
During the association's business meeting, Stephen Goldberg, Matrix Technologies, Inc., chairman of the CSIA board of directors, announced the association's expanded mission to raise awareness of CSIA globally. Director Eduardo Acosta, Omnicon S.A., said efforts will be focused on Spanish-speaking Latin America, Brazil, India, Oceania and South Africa.
Three individuals and one company were recognized with awards at the conference. Ed Diehl, Concept Systems, Inc., received the Charlie Bergman Award for service to the organization. Craig Eidson, Optimation Technology, Inc., and Keith Harris, Lord & Company, Inc., were named CSIA Rising Stars. Software Toolbox received the Partner of the Year Award.
Integrator and partner members and their guests totaled 472 for the three-day event. Conference attendance has grown 32 percent in the past three years. Overall, membership has increased nearly 28 percent since 2009, with 400 companies representing 27 countries.


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St. Augustine of Hippo was a North African convert who, after his conversion, became one of Catholicism's greatest educators.
Ostia Antica (Latin for "Old Mouth") is an ancient seaport located outside of the Eternal City itself at the mouth of the River Tiber.Back in 2003 or 2004, it was my privilege to lead a group of pilgrims to some of the hot spots in and around Rome. One of my favorite sites is Augustine's hometown of Ostia Antica, the ancient Rome seaport. Today I share a few personal photos from some of his favorite hometown haunts.
Well, actually, it isn't really a seaport today. Time and tide have reworked the landscape, leaving the old port city landlocked. The sea, if you go there today, is nearly two miles away.
The town of Ostia needed to accommodate the large crowds—and so the settlement sprawled across the Italian plains, including down its narrow streets shops and schools, administrative buildings, a theatre, public baths, small homes and apartments, public ovens, even a latrine that requires no explanation.But in the fourth century, Ostia was a bustling seaport serving the city of Rome. Merchants from the warehouse district greeted the incoming vessels, then sold their goods to people of the city. Sailors on shore leave mingled with Roman citizens, shopping, dining in restaurants, perhaps enjoying a good stage play before setting sail once again.
One of my favorite spots (Darn! Where is that picture?!) was a restaurant which resembled your local hamburger joint. In the restaurant were small round marble tables with smaller round stools, providing comfortable seating. There was a counter where the Roman soldiers and citizens could place their orders; and—oh my gosh!—behind the counter, stuccoed onto a wall in still-bright colors, were pictures of the foods one could find there: green vegetables, various plants and cuts of meat.
It was, as one of the pilgrims exclaimed, just like the McDonald's Point Menu!!
So here, in bustling Ostia, was where Augustine spent his time.
Later, after Augustine's conversion to Christianity, his mother Monica followed him to Rome; and here at Ostia is where she died at the age of 56. St. Monica is buried in the town, under the Cathedral of Santa Aurea.Remember that at age 29, Augustine abandoned his mother and slipped away in the night, boarding a ship for Rome and high adventure. Here, at Ostia, is where he landed.
Our guide, Fr. Joseph Fox O.P., explains the layout of Ostia Antica
View of the city from the old Roman road
Shops and once-thriving businesses along an old Ostian road
Apartments–many with community ovens in the center
A peek into the public baths, with their elaborately tiled floors
The amphitheater–where Ostians gathered for performances and speeches
The Cathedral of St. Aurea, where St. Monica is buried
This is–sure enough!–the public toilets. Not much privacy, huh?


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'Corridor of Horror' was another project I got to work on. In this game the player takes on the role of a young woman who's inside of a hypnosis. Storywise she tries to cope with traumatic experiences from her past. In order to do so she has to solve puzzles and avoid the monsters in the level. We decided to use motion capturing for our animations since we had access to a motion capturing equipment through college. The project was realised in the Unity3D engine.
My tasks
In addition to the level design, I took over the implementation of a puzzle in this project. It was my first encounter with level design. The level should take place in a hospital and therefore I created a layout of a hospital after researching in the internet.
The riddle I implemented consisted of a simple puzzle game. It was controlled via raycasts and a crosshair. The crosshair was displayed after the activation of the puzzle. In order to solve this riddle the player had to move each piece of the puzzle to its correct position.
Once the player solved the puzzle hidden documents were made visible throughout the level. These documents contained individual characters that could be joined together to form a codeword. After collecting all fragments of the codeword the player was able to open the final door and escape from the level.
Working on level design made me realise that I don't like working at this area. However capturing and using motion capturing animations was very interesting. Looking back I would assign the task of level design to another person in the group.
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Jan Schlickmann is a cynical lawyer who goes out to 'get rid of' a case, only to find out it is potentially worth millions. The case becomes his obsession, to the extent that he is willing to give up everything—including his career and his clients' goals—in order to continue the case against all odds.
Starring: John Travolta, Robert Duvall, Tony Shalhoub, William H. Macy, Zeljko Ivanek
Links: Posters, IMDb
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Discover the scientific aspects of World War One. In a series of hands-on activities you'll be able to learn about trench archaeology, the chemical development of poison gas and have a go at making your own periscope!
Explore a frontline medical station with leading military historian Andrew Robertshaw, which includes a range of real and replica items related to the work of the Royal Army Medical Corps.
You're also encouraged to bring family photographs, letters and other ephemera to our Ask an Expert panel – they can help identify them and reveal what these items say about your relatives' military history.


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Do you love the soft insides and crunchy outer edges of hash browns? Then you'll love this recipe! Rich in nutrients like Vitamin A, a fantastic energy source, hypo allergenic recipe to suit most diets. If you need to learn about AIP or autoimmune guidelines, have a read here.
Enjoy these with a side of bacon or Oregano Garlic Cream Sauce.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4
2 medium sweet potatoes
4 tablespoons arrowroot powder
Coconut oil to coat the pan (or the lard from bone broth, if you are not vegan)
Optional seasonings, to taste:
garlic powder, himalayan salt, onion powder, dulse flakes, powdered ginger, cinnamon, rosemary/and thyme etc
1) Peel and grate sweet potatoes.
2) Remove excess water by pressing between a dish towel or some paper towel.
3) Add sweet potato, arrowroot and seasonings to large bowl. Mix with a spoon well to combine.
4) Heat a large non-stick frying pan with enough coconut oil to generously coat the pan.
5) Roll sweet potato mixture into a ball and then flatten in your palms. Place in the pan and brown.
6)Flip or toss to finish cooking to your desired level of crispness, about 10 – 15 minutes in total. You may need to add more coconut oil half way. Serve garnished with spring onions
CHEAT SHEET: No time, even for a recipe this quick? Wash, then slice you sweet potatoes on a Mandoline slicer using the thickest settings. Fry in the pan, sprinkling some seasonings over the top before and after flipping. These are more of a chip than a hash brown, at the same time you can slice some zuccini and cauliflower to add to the pan. Easy!!
Looking for other recipes with good nutrients and healthy fats? Try these:
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Tanya is an avid animal lover and believes in the healing power of nature. She initially saw the healing power of natural medicine working with animals when pharmaceuticals could no longer help a very unwell dog. The transformation from sickness to health inspired her to understand the mechanisms behind the healing response.
She later undertook a four year Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy and sought mentors in the field with exceptional experience and knowledge.
Tanya has also faced cancer herself, and cared for a loved one with cancer. She understands the importance of collaborating with specialists and using the best health options at our disposal. She successfully has used conventional medicine in combination with natural medicine to return to health and is cancer free. She now uses natural medicine to treat any ongoing side effects from conventional intervention including, but limited to, nutrition, herbal medicine, acupuncture, scenar therapy and homeopathy.
She believes in finding the root cause behind her patients presentation and empowers her patients to take ownership of their health and tune into their own body wisdom.


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December 6th, 2018
Think Outside the Influencer Box
"Influencer marketing is the fastest-growing online customer-acquisition method." (Digital Marketing Institute). Word-of-mouth marketing (WOMM) is influencer marketing, and a critical component of public relations and social media strategies. Influencer marketing focuses on viewer engagement with a recommendation from someone the consumer trusts, using individuals and organizations to influence consumer decisions and provide additional brand exposure. Read More


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Any successful business owner will inform you that having a solid reputation online isn't just a luxury. It's a necessity.
When you earn positive reviews, it reassures your potential customers that you're reliable. You want customers to know you offer quality products or services. Knowing how to keep your existing customers satisfied will improve your bottom line.
Still not convinced?
According to Search Engine Land, 87% of potential customers won't consider businesses with low ratings.
Additionally, an astounding 92% of consumers read online reviews of local businesses in order to determine whether these businesses are good or not, with 80% considering reviews just as important as personal recommendations.
Yeah. Online reviews are kind kind of a big deal.
But, how exactly can online reviews help grow your small business?
Unlike a well-known and established brand, customers don't know what to expect from your small business. They may be hesitant to hand over their hard-earned cash to you. That's when reviews come in handy.
These reviews legitimize your business and give potential customers a better understanding of what you do and why you're superior than your competitors.
In short, online reviews help build confidence in your brand.
Online reviews, both positive and negative, can be used to identify any areas of your business that could use improvement, such as customer service or faster delivery.
When you keep your customers happy, you can convert them into loyal customers, which means they'll be sticking with you for the long run. It also shows that you care about any shortcomings your customers have expressed about your business.
Furthermore, you can use online reviews to win back lost clients. By knowing why they left gives you the opportunity to fix the problem, make amends, and convince them to come back.
Have you launched a new product, service, or initiative, like a marketing campaign? Online reviews can clue you in on what's working and what's not so that you can make the proper adjustments as needed.
At the same time, reviews can let you know exactly at what and where you excel--or not. That may not change your day-to-day operations, but it can give you something to boast about when marketing your business.
For example, if your customers are constantly raving about your customer service, then use that as selling point.
Review aggregator sites like Yelp and Angie's List have proven to be powerful resources for lead generation since people are using these sites when conducting research.
That's why you need to rank high on Yelp and other review sites. These sites have become a breeding ground for leads.
To get started, make sure that you fill out your profile completely, ask for reviews, and respond to each and every review.
"In today's culture, people are used to reading reviews before spending money," writes Curtis Boyd, CEO/Founder of Future Solutions Media. "They inspire confidence in a service or product, as good reviews can be hard to come by in something of interest. They also let all the words do all the selling for you."
"When you start using good reviews about your company as content, you are doing multiple things simultaneously," adds Boyd.
We've established that online reviews are important in helping grow your small business. But, how exactly can you get positive reviews?
How have customer reviews helped your business? Do you have any tips on how to earn positive reviews? Let us know in the comments below.


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GAC has announced it will sponsor Lady Antebellum's Own The Night 2011 tour which will feature Josh Kelley on all dates and Randy Montana and Edens Edge on a rotating basis. The 21-city tour begins Nov. 11 in Knoxville, then moves on to Macon, GA. (11/12) and Pikeville, KY. (11/13).
"GAC and everyone who works over there have always shown us so much love and support, even from the very beginning of our career and the release of our first single," said Lady A's Dave Haywood. "This Own the Night tour has been so much fun to plan. We're excited that we'll have our friends at GAC out on the road with us and helping us put together a once-in-a-lifetime experience for country music fans."
The trio's album Own The Night is set to launch on Sept. 13, co-produced with veteran Paul Worley. "We're definitely more in tune with each other musically and personally than ever," Dave explains. "It's an exciting place to be. This album was created from the ground up—we are writing these songs, playing these instruments and creating these arrangements. With Own The Night, more than ever before, I think we share a real feeling of accomplishment both as a band and as friends."
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Parents urged to talk about online safety when giving internet devices as Christmas gifts
The NSPCC is urging parents to talk to their children about online safety if they buy them internet devices as Christmas presents, following a huge rise in contacts to Childline about online sexual abuse.
In 2015/16 there were 3,716 Childline counselling sessions about online sexual abuse, a 24 per cent increase from 2014/15 (2,994 contacts on the issue). This issue has also increased by 250 per cent (1,061 sessions) over the past three years.
Online sexual abuse can take the form of grooming, child sexual exploitation, sexting, being made to perform sex acts on webcam, meet up in person, and viewing distressing sexually explicit content.
With tablets, smart phones, and games consoles appearing on many children's Christmas list, it is vital that parents talk to their children about being safe online, spotting the signs of inappropriate behaviour, and how to report it.
Online sexual abuse was such a big problem for children last year that it took up a third of all contacts about online issues, including bullying and safety.
In 2015/16 the NSPCC's service received 1,480 contacts about online child sexual exploitation; an increase of 18 per cent from 2014/15 (up from 1,252).
Some children contacted Childline because they felt trapped by their situation because they felt guilty and ashamed, were frightened to talk to an adult about the issue, were being blackmailed, or were considering meeting up in person. Some wrongly feel that they are to blame because they have participated in their abuser's actions, and are afraid to speak out.
"I met this guy through social media and he was really nice; he told me I was beautiful and I felt that I could talk to him about everything.
"He asked me for some topless photos which I didn't think was a big deal, so I sent him a few. But now he's turned really nasty and is threatening to post them online if I don't send him more.
"I'm really worried and embarrassed and I don't know what to do."
The NSPCC has a host of simple tips and advice on its website. Tips include:
· Exploring sites and apps together
· Ask about things they might see online which make them feel uncomfortable
· Talk about being Share Aware and what is, and is not, ok to share online
· Reassure them that you won't overreact – you're just looking out for them
"The web can be a fantastic place for children and young people to socialise, explore their interests, and learn, but every parent buying an internet device should be aware that there are risks, too and think about installing parental controls.
"In the last year we've seen a staggering rise in online sexual abuse, with many children turning to Childline when the situation has escalated.
"Often groomers will use devious tactics to lure in young people and manipulate them into situations that leave them feeling frightened and ashamed.
"The NSPCC has lots of resources to help parents talk about online issues so that they can help keep a child safe and happy online."
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Bionic hand helps four-year-old open Christmas presents
A family of a young boy born without a right hand saw their Facebook Christmas wish fulfilled by designers who built and printed a 3D hand.Read the full story ›
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Hull wind turbine factory officially opened
The first wind turbine blade to be manufactured at the plant at Alexandra Dock has been unveiled by the Secretary of State for Industry.Read the full story ›
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Report into 2015 derailment of train in Knaresborough
A report into the derailment of a passenger train at Knaresborough says it was caused by the mistake of an inexperienced signallerRead the full story ›
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Jon Mitchell recently got up close to Emley Moor tower
TV pictures beamed from Emley Moor reach Darlington and Lincoln, to Skipton and the East Coast and have done for the last 60 years.Read the full story ›
Pioneering thermal technology to detect cyclists at junctions in York
Pioneering thermal imaging technology is set to be introduced on key cycle routes in York to help improve cycle safety.
The new technology will accurately detect cyclists at signals by their 'heat signature', allowing the signals to adjust to give more 'green time' for cyclists.
The thermal technology was first introduced by Transport for London (TFL) last year as part of the cycle superhighway network.
Fulford Road/Hospital Fields Road junction will become one of the first sites to benefit from the new thermal technology in May 2016. The authority will roll out the new technology at junctions with high levels of cycle use across the city.
The scheme is all part of a multi million pound overhaul of York's ageing traffic signals – the largest scheme the city has seen in over 20-years.
Red Arrows leave for overseas training
Eleven jets from the Red Arrows aerobatic team have left their Lincolnshire base bound for the Squadron's annual overseas training – known as Exercise Springhawk.
The Hawk aircraft took off from RAF Scampton and flew to Germany for refuelling, before continuing to Albania and staying overnight in Tirana this evening.
It is the first time the Squadron has formally visited the country and will provide a chance for the team to meet military officers and NATO partners in Albania. The aircraft will then complete the transit to Greece tomorrow.
For the next five weeks, the team – including pilots, engineers and other support personnel – will operate from Tanagra, an Helenic Air Force base, as they prepare for the 2016 season.
The annual training sees the Red Arrows fly three times a day, five days a week, to perfect their performance.
The overseas location provides the better weather which is essential to enable the team to practice and polish the 2016 display, which will be seen by millions of people this summer. It will be the Red Arrows' 52nd display season since the first in 1965.
Exercise Springhawk is the final part of the pre-season preparation and is also when senior Royal Air Force officers assess the team and decide whether to give approval for the Red Arrows to display in front of the public – known as Public Display Authority (PDA).
It is hoped the Red Arrows will attain PDA at the end of April before returning to the UK. Fore more information on the Red Arrows click here
Reports of laser attacks on planes on the increase
A Yorkshire MP says more legislation is needed to stop laser pen attacks on airline pilots.
Greg Mullholland, who represents Leeds North West, says it is a particular problem at Leeds Bradford airport,where half of pilots over the last 12 months have reported laser pen attacks.
Shining a laser at a plane became a criminal offence in 2010. The Civil Aviation Authority says pilots can be temporarily blinded by the beam and the pointers pose a serious safety risk especially during take-off or landing.
Mr Mulholland raised the issue in Parliament, asking Transport Minister Patrick McLoughlin what could be done to stop the 'dangerous practice", suggesting licensing or even classification of the pens as offensive weapons.
Mr McLoughlin replied that there were a number of measures being considered across Government departments and it was something he took very seriously, particularly in the light of certain recent events.
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I am so honoured to win this award, and surprised! I didn't think I would even be shortlisted. I'd like to thank my parents and my family for being so supportive when I was young and interested in computers. I'd also like to thank Sheffield High School for introducing computer science into the curriculum and encouraging me and future pupils in this area.
The everywoman award scheme celebrates women in technology.


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Welcome to Writing Wednesday, my weekly feature where I discuss my works in progress, project ideas, editing struggles, or anything else related to the world of writing. Feel free to grab my button and post your own thoughts on writing! Leave a link to your post in the comments and I'll stop by.
After seeing nothing but reading challenges, I finally stumbled across a writing challenge! Hosted by ShadowKissed, it was designed for folks who can't fit NaNoWriMo in their busy schedules. Instead the goal is to write 10,000 words per month, every month in 2011, for a final manuscript of 120,000 words. Here's their official blurb:
Ever heard of NaNoWriMo? Did you sign up, get really enthusiastic about it, then fall flat on your face half way through realising there was no way you could cough up 50,000 words in a month? I know I have.
I still really love the idea behind that though, but know it is really hard for me to juggle with my real life commitments. So Mandy and I came up with the awesome year to spread it out over a yearâ?¦ and make it 120,000 words, rather than 50,000. The goal is to clock in at 10,000 words written per month.
Now, we are starting a little late on this, so if you want to join up, youâ??ve got until the 20th of Jan 2011 to let us know youâ??re going to join us on our quest to complete a 120,000 manuscript in 12 months. It can be any genre, any writing style â?? just let your imagination run wild. Itâ??s more about getting a finished story, because that is the hardest part of writing.
To officially sign up, just email me (Katie) â?? email@example.com before the 20th of Jan to let us know youâ??re participating. Weâ??re starting up a thread on the forum where you will be able to find support and suggestions and other cool stuff.
I look forward to you joining us on our 2011 writing adventure, and good luck!
I need challenges like this to keep me motivated. If I don't have a deadline looming, I will never complete anything. So I think it's time I set some concrete goals for this year.
The official NaNoEdMo starts in March, so I think I will do a warm-up and set a goal to log 20 hours of editing in February. NaNoEdMo requires 50 hours in March, which seems like more hours than I will have time for, but I will give it the old college try. I need to quit ignoring my manuscript and do something with it.
To recap:
January 2011 – Write 10,000 words.
February 2011 – Write 10,000 words. Edit manuscript for at least 20 hours.
March 2011 – Write 10,000 words. Complete NaNoEdMo.
I'll evaluate my progress and set some new goals for the second quarter of 2011 later on. Until then, I'd best get writing!


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SINGAPORE – Some kept running in hero outfits in the sweltering warmth, some rushed to fund-raise for philanthropy, some needed to finish before time runs out and a few, well, simply love running.
Despite their reason, the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM), hung on Sunday (Dec 9) against the scenery of the city's waterfront, remains a beautiful and dynamic installation on the Republic's donning schedule.
For the fourth release running, Kenyans cleared both the people's world class classifications as nearly 30,000 members beat the avenues in the downtown zone. The two-day occasion saw 50,000 members altogether.
Joshua Kipkorir won the men's race in 2hr 12min 20sec, while Priscah Cherono was the primary lady to push past the tape in the wake of taking 2:32:12 to finish the 42.195km course – both simply missed the title records.
Such is the East African country's grasp on this occasion Kenya cleared all the platform places for the two classifications, with Felix Kirwa (2:13:43) and Andrew Kimtai (2:14:30) taking the silver and bronze decorations individually in the men's race, while Stella Barsosio (2:33:23) and Jane Jelagat (2:35:38) did in like manner in the women's.
Kipkorir and Cherono both talk stopping English however there was no denying their delight in winning that US$50,000 (S$68,000) money goods. The best prize almost multiplied Kipkorir's profession profit of US$65,375.
"This is my first time here. I like the course, it's exceptionally pleasant. I have no issues with the warmth," Kipkorir, 24, said.
Cherono, 38, included: "I was stressed over the climate on Sunday since it was not great (it rained medium-term on Saturday) but rather today, the conditions were great."
In winning the men's race, Kipkorir irritate the best names in the field, with most loved Paul Lonyangata, the victor of the last two Paris Marathons, not in any case set in the best 20. By the midway check, Kipkorir had effectively opened up a 300m hole on the pursuing pack and it was a lead he never surrendered.
While the Kenyans tasted achievement, the SCSM additionally trusted that the accomplishment of Sunday's occasion would persuade assessors from the World Marathon Majors arrangement to permit the Singapore race to join that restrictive club close by the Berlin, Boston, Chicago, London, New York and Tokyo Marathons.
While a year ago's long distance race course began at Orchard Road and took members on a picturesque voyage through legacy regions, for example, Little India, Arab Street and Chinatown, the current year's course took sprinters from the F1 Pit Building through the Central Business District to spots, for example, West Coast Highway, Marina Barrage and East Coast Park before completion at The Float @ Marina Bay.
Eager sprinter Tan Kwang Yu, 25, ran the 21km race for the last two versions and he additionally finished the full long distance race in 2013 and 2014.
He trusts the current year's course is "all the more invigorating" and offered it the go-ahead, saying: "The ways were clear and there were loads of hydration focuses on course. There were a couple of rises along the parkway that may have been somewhat testing to less experienced sprinters, however this gives the race a touch of energy."
Two-time SEA Games long distance race champion Soh Rui Yong developed the best nearby finisher for the second in a row year, timing 2:41:49, in front of Mohamed Iskandar (2:49:46) and Giebert Foo Xiao Wen (2:54:14).
Lim Baoying was the best neighborhood female finisher in 3:16:36, in front of Rachel See (3:18:36) and Hu Xiuying (3:18:57).
Another component this year was the consideration of the people world class wheelchair long distance race, won by Japan's Kota Hokonuie (1:35:36) and China's Rio Paralympic champion Zou Lihong (1:46:48) individually.
Singaporean Banjamin Quek, the third neighborhood finisher in the half-long distance race (1:22:21), delighted in the course, calling it "great however extreme".
In any case, he ended up stuck in a mass of bodies as he left the occasion.
The 26-year-old stated: "The administration of the human activity was terrible. We expected to cross the running course so as to get to the general population transport and this caused blockage and burden for sprinters who were attempting to return home. There was additionally a long line and bottleneck to traverse to where the train stations are.
"Be that as it may, I should hail the provoke medicinal consideration taken by the restorative work force. I was taken care of instantly when I wasn't feeling great in the wake of intersection the end goal."


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One of the newest trends in the Radio Control car industry is the rapid growth of Nitro gas powered RC vehicles. Before you purchase a RC car or buggy, it is important to have some background information. What do you need for start up, how they work, fuel requirements, maintenance tips, and simple suggestions for beginners. Racing Nitro cars is popular sport. The adrenalin rush and competition can make for fun times with friends and family.
When shopping for a car, you will encounter terminology that may be new to you. RTR refers to vehicles that are sold "Ready to Run". This is ideal for the beginner. There is no assembly required and everything should be included in the kit. ARTR are cars or trucks that will need assembly and often require a separate purchase of the radio control system.
1The radio control is composed of three systems. First is the transmitter. This is the hand control; usually rechargeable batteries power it. They are available in FM and AM frequencies. Both transmitters and receivers have changeable crystals or frequency chips. The transmitter emits the signal to the antenna, which will be carried to the receiver. The receiver usually has a power supply, and is built into the vehicle to control the transmitter's signal to the final part of the radio controller, the servo. The servos, or servomotors are the devices which are responsible for controlling the throttle and or brakes, (some machines have separate throttle and brake servos), steering, and shifting (for units with reverse). The servos use linkages, usually adjustable, to control the vehicle.
2Fuel for these RC cars and trucks is a blend of nitro methane, alcohol and natural and synthetic oils, this product is carried at many hobby stores. Always follow recommendations for storage and use of this product since it is combustible. There are several different blends of nitro methane available. Higher concentrations of nitro methane will run hotter, but will decrease the total run hours of the machine.
3Choosing a vehicle will depend on the surface you plan to drive on. On-road nitro cars are ideal for racing on a hard surface. They are designed for speed and more difficult to control. Because they can be easily damaged in a crash, these are not suggested for beginners. Off Road vehicles are ideal for beginners. Capable of huge jumps and difficult climbs, they are suitable for almost any terrain. The durability and power make these a great choice for the novice. The ultimate for speed, acceleration, handling and durability of all is the Nitro Buggy.
4With proper maintenance and operation your RC truck, car or buggy will perform and provide hours of fun and excitement. Always follow recommended steps from manufacturer. Often a "slow break in" is suggested. This allows more fuel to enter the engine, thus allowing it to run at a lower temperature. RTR cars will be set up for a break in at the manufacturers default setting. After each use shake out loose dirt and clean with a soft cloth. Routine cleaning of the outer air filter is recommended. An air compressor will do the trick. Replace all worn components of the clutch system and air filters. Pay close attention to the clutch ball bearings, these will take most of the abuse from regular use of your vehicle. Clean them often.
5Use caution when racing; choose a well-maintained paved or hard surface. Beginning drivers need to master control of the vehicle. By rolling into the throttle smoothly the car will handle better. Before cranking up the speed, take a few accident free laps around the track.
6Most RTR cars and trucks have low power, slow speed servos with plastic gears. Should you damage a servo, you should definitely consider upgrading to higher torque servos for faster throttle response, harder braking, and tighter turns under high speed. These servos also consume more power from your battery packs, so consider upgrading battery packs also.
7Tweaks are key. Understand how systems work, spend lots of time looking at the workings of it, you may see a way for something to work better. Examples are changing differential oils, adjustment of ride height, possibly adjusting battery pack locations to allow better balance.
8Be aware that your engine will not last forever. Some people get to run only a few gallons of fuel before repair/replacement is needed, while others get 20+ gallons of fuel through an engine.
9Keep extra air filters on hand. Dirt ingestion will destroy an engine very quickly.
10Make it Yours! Colorful graphics, led lighting systems, brake and headlights, flashy stickers and bright colors let everyone know which car is yours!
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Have More Sex And You'll Be A High Performing, High Paid Employee, Says One Professor
If you get it on at home more, you'll be on could nine the next day.
If you have a lot of sex in your personal life you're basically A+ at your job, according to a new study.
"We make jokes about people having a 'spring in their step,' but it turns out this is actually a real thing and we should pay attention to it," Keith Leavitt, the Oregon State University professor who conducted the work/sex experiment, says. "Maintaining a healthy relationship that includes a healthy sex life will help employees stay happy and engaged in their work, which benefits the employees and the organizations they work for."
The study followed 159 married employees over a two week period and had them to fill out two surveys each day about their sex and work performance. Those who got it on the night before reported being in more positive mood the next day (duh) which led to paying more attention at work, more satisfaction in the workplace and better dealings with coworkers throughout the day.
The positive effects of sexy time lasted about 24 hours.
"Those who prioritized sex at home unknowingly gave themselves a next-day advantage at work, where they were more likely to immerse themselves in their tasks and enjoy their work lives," said Keith.
"Sexual intercourse triggers the release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with the reward centers in the brain, as well as oxytocin, a neuropeptide associated with social bonding and attachment. That makes sex a natural and relatively automatic mood elevator and the benefits extend well into the next day."
There is a downside. The study also showed that bringing work-related stress home from the office negatively affected employees' sex lives.
"In an era when smart phones are prevalent and after-hours responses to work emails are often expected, the findings highlight the importance of leaving work at the office," the study says. "When work carries so far into an employee's personal life that they sacrifice things like sex, their engagement in work can decline."
The study sums up that the results are a reminder that sex has "social, emotional and physiological benefits, and it's important to make it a priority."
"Just make time for it," says the study.
"Making a more intentional effort to maintain a healthy sex life should be considered an issue of human sustainability, and as a result, a potential career advantage."
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