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So you want a lawn tractor to mow your 1/4 to 1 acre yard but you don't have a lot of money to spend?
There are currently about 2 dozen lawn tractors and riding mowers that are available for under $1500. The quality and durability of these machines is less than the $2200+ models but there are a few gems that will do a great job of cutting your lawn and will last for years with a little maintenance and care.
The entire list of mowers under $1500 is at the bottom of this article.
The top seven riding mowers on this list is very easy to decide. They all use the heavier yard tractor style frames so they have more leg room, mow better and can do more than the mowers that use the lighter lawn tractor frames.
The number one pick though is a lot harder to decide. I had a very hard time deciding on the best mower.
Features I had to consider were:
- Which one makes me feel like have spent my money wisely?
- Which one has the best mowing, mulch and bagging deck?
- Which one has the best cut for your average lawn?
- Which one has the best engine?
- Which one has the best frame and steering?
- Which one has the best transmission?
- Which one is the most maneuverable?
- Which one is easiest to use for me?
- Which one has the best parts availability?
- Which one has the best service network?
So let's go through the logic I used to decide which riding mower under $1500 was the best.
I won't waste your time, I'll discuss the top mowers first and then go over the rest.
Mower 1. Craftsman 46″ 20 HP Hydrostatic Model 27333!
Price: My number one choice is slightly higher than $1500. With all the discounts and points Sears offers this on it is about $1599. But it is well worth that extra money. For the extra money, you get the heavy-duty Pro style frame, good hydro transmission, reliable v-twin engine and a great cutting deck. Seriously look at this machine if you want a long-lasting, budget friendly mower.
Engine: Most of the under $1500 lawn tractors use a single cylinder engine but this one uses a V-twin so it has less vibration. All the 2018 models are Overhead Valve. (OHV) All the 2018 engines in the under $1500 lawn tractors can use 87 octane, 10% Ethanol (E10) or less fuel. The main feature I looked for was full pressure lubrication (internal full-time oil pump) so the engine would last a long time on not only flat lawns but lawns with 15-degree slopes. The 20 HP V-twin Brigg & Stratton Platinum engine has the full pressure lubrication and the best B&S oil filter. It has plenty of power for mowing heavy grass and throwing it into a bagger. It's very fuel-efficient. There are 10's of thousands of this engine out mowing lawns every week and I can say it is a dependable, long-lasting motor. Change the oil, oil filter and air filter at the required times
Here are few more features that make the Craftsman 46″ 20 HP Hydrostatic Model 27333 the best choice for most people:
- Uses the stronger mid-size yard tractor frame. This is a thicker, stronger frame than the sub $1500 mowers.
- 16-inch turning radius.
- More accessories and attachments including specialized mulching, bagging blades and a 2-bin bagger.
- H46 hydrostatic transmission that most people can use.
- Mow-In-Reverse
- 24/7 hour parts ordering online or by phone. All you need is the model number under the seat to get your parts.
- Deck Washout Port
- Spring assisted deck lift
- Warranty: 2 years/lifetime frame and axle
- Cast iron front axle
- FREE Craftsman Smart Lawn app to help keep track of maintenance and help you do your own tune-ups.
- Sears in-home repair available.
- Of course, it has a cup holder 🙂
- Check the special offers tab on the page link below. Most of the time they offer "Online Only! FREE Delivery on this Riding Mower Sold by Sears! Plus 5% off or up to 18 months Special Financing on Riding Mowers & Tractors with qualifying Sears Card."
Read More and Buy From Sears.com: Craftsman 46″ 20 HP Hydrostatic Model 27333
Mower 2. Cub Cadet XT1 Enduro Model # LT42 at The Home Depot
Craftsman has the most riding mowers and lawn tractors in the under $1500 price category, But there three other brands that sell good value lawn tractors in this price range. The best of the "other" tractors is the Cub Cadet XT1 Enduro Model # LT42 available from The Home Depot. If you really don't want a Craftsman this is next best choice.
Engine: Kohler 18HP Single Cylinder OHV. This is a very dependable engine and is counterbalanced well so there is little vibration from the single cylinder. It will work on the hills as well as the Briggs & Stratton Platinum engine in the Craftsman above.
Deck: The other review sites feel this deck mulches better than most of the decks on the market. I have to agree. If you are mowing at the right height and mulching properly this deck is one of the best non-baffled decks for mulching. The Number 1 choice above is also highly rated. There is only one bagger available, a 2-bin, for this lawn tractor. Like the Craftsman, it is a stamped deck and has 4 anti-scalp wheels. This deck in combination with the Cub Cadet XT1's stiff frame allows it to mow flat, smooth lawns very, very well. In other words, if you volunteer to mow the local softball or soccer field this will give you that perfect cut.
Transmission: This tractor uses the K46 hydrostatic transmission. There are millions (yes millions) of these transmissions out mowing lawns every week. I want to be very clear about this transmission – the tractor forums and some John Deere lawn tractor owners want you to believe that you should never buy a lawn tractor with this transmission because it won't last. In reality, the only reason this transmission fails is that some manufacturers try to save costs and install this lawn tractor transmission in a larger tractor/mower than it should be installed in. The Cub Cadet XT1 Enduro Model # LT42 is the size this transmission was designed for. If you mow your normal lawn and pull a yard cart like the Cub Cadet Hauler Tow-Behind Dump Cart for clean up this transmission will last the life of the lawn tractor.
Other Features:
- Uses the mid-size yard tractor frame. This is a thicker, stronger frame than the sub $1300 mowers.
- Standard 16 inch steering. Owners state this mower steers very easily
- Accessories and attachments including a 2-bin bagger.
- Foot controlled hydrostatic transmission with cruise control.
- Mow-In-Reverse
- Deck Washout Port
- Spring assisted deck lift
- No hour/3-year limited residential including the powertrain and 5-year chassis/front axle warranties
- Cast iron front axle
- Of course, it has a cup holder 🙂
- Cub Cadet open high-back seat that is designed with an oversized base and elevated back support
- Cub Cadet LT42 comes fully crated and requires some assembly
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Read More and Buy From The Home Depot: Cub Cadet XT1 Enduro Model # LT42
Mower 3 Craftsman 42″ 19 HP B&S Fender Hydro Model # 25587,
Mower 4 Craftsman 46″ 19 HP Fender Hydro Model #25588 at Sears
I grouped these two tractors together because they are the same tractor just with a different deck.
Engine: This Briggs & Stratton Platinum 19 HP single cylinder engine has one of the best reputations of all the single cylinder engines.
Deck: The Model 25587 uses a 42-inch deck. The Model 25588 uses a 46 inch 2-blade deck that allows you to get done just a little faster. The slightly wider deck sticks out the side of the lawn tractor just a little bit more and that allows you to trim around obstacles, buildings and fences just a little easier. These decks cut just a little better thn the
Transmission: The transmission in this riding mower has been performing well for your average residential lawn for many, many years. In fact, it is the transmission of choice for this size lawn tractor for just about every manufacturer. Yes, it has cruise control.
Let me expand on the fender speed control. It is the best option for many owners even though almost all riding mowers and tractors today use a pedal that you press with your right foot to control the tractor's speed. The foot control style is common because the engineer's think you will find it easy to use because it's supposed to operate basically like the accelerator in your car. The problem with a foot control though is you have to keep a constant pressure on the pedal and the pressure is greater than what you need for the accelerator on your car. For example, if you have arthritis of the knees mowing for more than a few minutes can be quite painful. If you have arthritis in your hips or other leg joints or circulation problems, the foot control forces you to stay in one position for a long time while you bounce around your yard. In other cases, you may be much shorter than the "average" person and the pedal makes you sit too far forward on the seat. Sitting too far forward is hard on your back and can make the seat safety switch cut in and out.
Even though I highly discourage letting underage teenagers drive, this fender control is the best choice for them. They can sit back on the seat comfortably, set the mower to move at a realistic speed and concentrate on not hitting obstacles. There is no awkward, unsafe twisting and stretching trying to reach the right foot control. To stop they can pull the speed lever back to neutral or step on the left clutch/brake pedal. If the mower deck is running they can even just stand up and the engine shuts off.
If you are in a wheelchair because of leg problems but you can use your arms well, this lawn tractor with the fender control is the best, inexpensive lawn mower option.
And finally, if you are one of the U.S. population like myself who ate too much over the years the fender control allows you to move the seat back far enough for your belly to clear the steering wheel. You don't have to reach a foot pedal to maneuver the lawn tractor.
The fender control is very easy to learn, has built-in speed control and works the best for anyone with physical conditions different from the average person.
Other Features:
- Uses the mid-size yard tractor frame. This is a thicker, stronger frame than the sub $1300 mowers.
- More accessories and attachments including specialized mulching, bagging blades and a 3-bin bagger.
- Fender controled transmission that most people can use.
- Mow-In-Reverse
- 24/7 hour parts ordering online or by phone. All you need is the model number under the seat to get your parts.
- Deck Washout Port
- Spring assisted deck lift
- Warranty: 2 years / 5-year frame and axle
- Cast iron front axle
- Craftsman Smart Lawn capable with purchase of Craftsman Smart Lawn Connect Kit #071-25200
- Sears in-home repair.
- Of course, it has a cup holder 🙂
- Check the special offers tab on the page link below. Most of the time they offer Online Only! FREE Delivery on this Riding Mower Sold by Sears! Plus 5% off or up to 18 months Special Financing on Riding Mowers & Tractors with qualifying Sears Card.
Mower 5. Craftsman 42″ 20 HP V-Twin Model # 27330 at Sears
This is a special Craftsman model that to me reflects the most popular Craftsman Lawn Tractors of yesterday and today. A good, well-built mowing machine at a less than expected price. In fact, there are many similarities with this lawn tractor and the most popular Craftsman lawn tractor ever from the year 2000. That old lawn tractor has proven so dependable that you can still find a "green hooded" Craftsman out mowing in your neighborhood every week. The right stuff has been improved over the years but this model still has the roots of that original lawn tractor that so many owners love.
Engine: This is a sweet "little" 725cc V-Twin. The V-Twin 20 HP Kohler 7000 OHV. It's very compact and fuel-efficient. One of the features I really like is how smooth-running this engine is.
Deck: This is good cutting 42-inch deck. A mulch kit and 2-bin bagger is available.
Transmission: Foot controlled hydro.
Steering: This lawn tractor uses the standard 18-inch steering radius.
Other Features:
- Uses the mid-size yard tractor frame. This is a thicker, stronger frame than the sub $1300 mowers.
- More accessories and attachments including specialized mulching, bagging blades and a 2-bin bagger.
- Foot controlled hydro transmission that most people can use.
- Mow-In-Reverse
- 24/7 hour parts ordering online or by phone. All you need is the model number under the seat to get your parts.
- Deck Washout Port
- Spring assisted deck lift
- Warranty: 2 years / 5-year frame and axle
- Cast iron front axle
- Craftsman Smart Lawn capable with purchase of Craftsman Smart Lawn Connect Kit #071-25200
- Sears in-home repair.
- Of course, it has a cup holder 🙂
- Check the special offers tab on the page link below. Most of the time they offer Online Only! FREE Delivery on this Riding Mower Sold by Sears! Plus 5% off or up to 18 months Special Financing on Riding Mowers & Tractors with qualifying Sears Card.
Mower 6. Troy-Bilt Model #TB46 – Horse Lawn Tractor
This is the new model Horse (13WX79BT011) not the older model rated by Consumer Reports. This new model uses the fender mounted speed control. This is a good alternative to the Cub Cadet Mower 2 above.
Engine: 20HP Kohler single cylinder
Deck: 46 inch 2-blade deck
Transmission: Hydro Gear T2. This is a great lawn tractor transmission. Be aware I don't recommend it for hills and regularly pulling heavy loads.
Other Features: "The Horse lawn tractor features a reliable 20.0 HP* Single Kohler® Courage engine and a rugged cast-iron front axle. Built comfortable with a hydrostatic transmission, a Soft Touch steering wheel and high-back seat, the Horse XP riding lawn tractor is equipped to handle the largest of lawns."
Mower 7. Poulan PRO 46 in. 20 HP Model # 960460079
This mower is made by Husqvarna and is very close to the Craftsman 90th Anniversary model. Mower 5 above. I want to point out that the picture on Home Depot and Poulan Pro both show the 6 inch turning radius steering but the description and parts listings show the standard 16 inch radius. I trust the Illustrated Parts List as the actual product so I am going to state – it has the 16 inch radius steering.
Engine: 20 HP V-Twin B&S Intek.
Deck: 46 inch 2-blade
Transmission: Auto/CVT GTRS800
Other Features: It has the flat metal deck reinforcements found on the more expensive Husqvarna Yard Tractors
Bonus Mower 8. Craftsman 46″ 540cc Auto Riding Mower Model # 27343
Engine: The 540cc engine, 19 HP Briggs & Stratton and is plenty for this lawn tractor and deck. The engines ais full pressure with oil filter and tool-less air cleaners.
Deck: 46 inch 2-blade deck. This deck cuts, mulches and bags very well for the price of the lawn tractor but only has two anti-scalp wheels. If you lawn is very rough I suggest Mower 1, 3, 4, or 5 instead.
Transmission: CVT. This CVT has been around for years and it just works. It is designed to mow your 1/3-1 acre lawn and pull a small cart. In other words if you just want to mow your lawn and pick up leaves and branches with a cart this transmission will last you many years. The speed is controlled with your right foot and the direction with a shift lever on the left fender. It does not have cruise control.
Other Features:
- Automatic transmission makes mowing your lawn even easier
- All models mow in reverse.
- 18″ turning radius helps you to navigate around obstacles in your yard
- 540cc engine delivers plenty of power to cut grass quickly and effectively
- Features hauling capabilities that allow you to add rolling or aerating equipment
- Controlled via foot pedal and can drive up to 5.5 mph forward or 2.3 mph in reverse
- Comes with 2-year limited warranty as well as a 5-year frame/front axle warranty
What about rear engine riders.
Rear engine riding mowers are placed at the very bottom of this list because of the simple fact that they can be very unstable on any slope. Yes, they are great for getting through small areas and gates but for anyone, without a lot of experience, they are too unstable. Just trimming around an old tree can be more of a slope than theses rear engine riders can handle. Rear engine riding mowers are smaller and less powerful than the other lawn tractors on this list. Even more so than zero-turn riders, which also have their engine at the rear, rear engine riding mowers are very light in the front. That will cause the front end to pop up when starting out in too high of a gear or going up hilly terrain. The only real advantage over traditional lawn tractors and zero-turn mowers is they are cheaper than most. But if you only have $1200 to spend and your property is under an acre in size there are still better options on this list. (Look at Number 9, 10 and 11)
Note: These small rear engine riders are only rated to 12-degree slopes or less.
Mowers 17, 18, 19. The Cub Cadet CC30H, Craftsman Model 29000 and Troy-Bilt TB30R Rear Engine Rider
The Cub Cadet CC30H, Craftsman Model 29000 and Troy-Bilt TB30R are basically the same mowers with each one having a few different features. They are small mowers for 1/3 to 3/4 acre lawns. The main reason I am rating them so low is they are very tippy and should not be used on any kind of slope. Even mowing around an older tree should be done with extreme caution. They actually mow and bag well but be aware of the longer 30-inch single blade. They will scalp an uneven lawn quicker than a 42 or 46-inch deck.
The Cub Cadet has a dependable hydro-static transmission and is the easiest model to use. Parts and service are available through your local Cub Cadet Dealer.
The Craftsman 29000 has the best service and parts availability. You can order parts online or schedule service anytime day or night.
The Craftsman and The Troy-bilt have the 6 speed shift on-the-go transmission. The tranny is dependable but many people complain that the Forward/Reverse lever is hard to reach. (it's below the seat, between your legs)
Mower 20. The Poulan Pro PB30
The Poulan Pro PB30 is arguably the worst mower available for 2018. People buy it because it's cheap and has a small deck. It shifts hard. The clutch is very jerky. Braking is almost non-existent. It mows poorly. It has a very poor turning radius and it harder to steer than the MTD built rear engine riders. Many owners state their deck does not stay level and a few fell off. Front steering wears out quickly. Does not have a bagger available. It is top-heavy and I don't recommend it for any slope over 5 degrees.
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These official Nokia 8 drivers come bundled with the phone itself. You will be prompted to install these when you connect the Nokia 8 with your computer for the first time. Since the phone runs on stock Android Nougat, your phone will work fine with Windows if you had connected a Google Pixel or Nexus phone before. For Mac, you will need Android File Transfer. This is the free utility by Google being used since years to connect Android phones with Mac.
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Once you install these drivers, you will be able to use ADB and Fastboot with Nokia 8. Your device will be recognized by both these tools and you will have no connectivity issues. To install, you just need to run the setup.exe file and you are good to go. Your phone will recognized by Windows and necessary drivers and setup will be completed. It should all take less than 2 minutes.
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Ya know, I like to bitch. In all reality, who doesn't?
A. Lot. Especially anonymously. Online.
And when I read some of my favorite-ist blogs *waves to LOTD and Princess Pi* I realize that Im not the only one. At some point, even some of the political blogs I enjoy throw in a personal jibjab at someone and/or something that has been long ignored, some injustice that has not been rectified. Religion and its zealots, parents and their evil spawn, teenagers, fast food, tv ads and even our bosses are fair game. I have read blogs about the stupidity of the general population, the latest and most awesome trends, video games, books, card collecting, coupon cutting, crafting, cooking, cake decorating and yes, even knitting. KNITTING for christmas-sake. I have never knitted a effin' thing in my entire life, but I still read it. Everyday even, and only for the simple fact that the author is well-written, knowledgeable and absolutely hilarious.
Seeing that this blog says "All Things Bitchin'" I figured I better start.
Bitchin' that is.
Hummers. Hummers piss me off. And not the "on your knees" hummer either. Im talking about the big, boxy, 2 parking space takin, I cant see over the windshield, gas guzzlin kind. Really GI Joe? Do you need what is essentially a military assault vehicle to do your grocery shopping? Add a turret and a camo paint job and you got SIR YES SIR all the way. Dude, you live in the CITY. There is no jungle to traverse thru to make it to yonder destination 2 clicks north. I promise while it may not make up for the fact your penis is 3 inches long and about as thick as a chopstick, a Focus will be fine, just fine. Fuck hummers.
Disney. Disney used to be the shizzy yo. Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Lion King. Excellent. I am 37 years old, and I still put on my Aladdin DVD while I clean the house just so I can sing along. I bought not one but TWO copies of the Lion King soundtrack as well as Beauty and the Beast along with all its sequels in a box set. For myself. But what has since happened? Everything is High School Musical or Hannah Montana. Eww. Do you mean to tell me that with all the money that flows through that company, as well as the clearly superior talent that works there, they cannot come up with anything better than Hannah Monfuckintana? I hope that the era for well-made cartoon movies has not passed. I hate to think the "golden age" of cartoon movies has made way for the clearly less superior The Simpson's Movie and the albeit funny as shit South Park movie, but c'mon South Park is no Disney. Fuck Disney.
Saturday cartoons. What the fuck happened with that shit? Saturday morning used to be about Looney Tunes and Scooby Doo, SpiderMan and X Men. I even liked Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for christ sakes. Now we got the New Batman? WTF?? No Bugs, no Daffy, no Sylvester and no Yosemite Sam. What is this world coming to? I watched the networks replace Bugs with Yu Gi Oh. YU GI OH. Get the fuck outta here. What is this shit? I tolerated Saved by the Bell because even tho he was jail bait, Mario Lopez was delicious to look at and it was funny. Like Three's Company funny. I remember grabbing a box of cereal, the gallon of milk, my bowl and spoon, eat like 1/2 a box and totally veg from 8 am til noon when the news came on. That was awesome. Now we get nothing. The powers that be have slowly gotten rid of Saturday cartoons all together. Check it out sometime. Our kids are getting jipped and its a shame. A damn shame. No more Wile E Coyote. Fuck Saturday cartoons.
Honorable mention for today's Fucket List:
Taxes. Fuck em.
Used cars. Fuck em.
NSF fees. Fuck em.
Spongebob Squarepants. Fuck him in his neck.
Movie channels. Fuck em.
Smokers who cant afford their habit. Fuck em. All day long.
Friday, October 24, 2008
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- Hale McKay said...
I'm laughing my ass off at this post! That was great. I enjoyed it because I share your sentiments 100%!
I love well drawn and animated cartoons. Even the ones today that I kind of like aren't drawn but are rendered with CGI programs.
I'm considerably older than you and remember a lot of cartoons; Betty Boop, the original Popeye cartoons and even the Terry Toons and Harvey Toons - which you may not of seen.
Alas, I aging myself.
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Synchronicity can be so ironic. Take the confluence of two events in my life recently.
First, the other morning, my daughter Joan sent me word about an effort her friend organized to raise awareness about (and funds for) Sedem, a Ghanaian boy with Down syndrome who requires heart surgery – just like Joan's little brother, Nick, who also has Down's and who required heart surgery when he turned one.
Later that same afternoon, I got an email alert about House Bill 1337 which, among other things, promotes alternatives to abortion for kids like Sedem and Nick. Governor Pence supports the bill, and apparently he's getting hassled about it from doctors and pro-choice advocates.
So, on the one hand we have college students advocating for the poor and most vulnerable, doing what they can to help those who are still marginalized in our world, even in this enlightened age. On the other hand, we have those who claim that some poor and vulnerable – kids with Down syndrome for example, kids like my Nicky – don't deserve a chance at life. That the world is better off without them. That the easiest way to deal with their challenges is to deny them the light of day.
Ironic, don't you think? And the contrast between the two groups is sad. So sad.
Those of us who love people with special needs – and who are loved by them – know that the group opposing HB 1337 is simply wrong. Governor Pence, stay strong. The bill makes sense, and you're right to support it, no matter the political fallout.
A version of this letter originally appeared on the St. Joseph County Right to Life website. Governor Pence signed HB 1337 on March 24, 2016, and the law now states, "Indiana does not allow a fetus to be aborted solely because of the fetus's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or diagnosis or potential diagnosis of the fetus having Down Syndrome or any other disability."


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Prairie Mountain
When weather is poor or time is short, Dinah and I climb Prairie Mountain for the exercise. Even in the winter the trail is popular. On this day, the snow-covered trail was well-trodden, but off-trail, the snow was about 15" deep although the open ridge was largely free of snow. Our round-trip time was 2:30, 15 minutes slower than usual because of the snow.
Prairie Mountain seen from the road
Starting up from the trailhead
We soon reach a break in the trees
The lower slope is mostly treed
Îyarhe Îpan in the background
The grade steepens just before we break out of the trees
Reaching the open ridge
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A dog and a cat were recently having a conversation about how each other looks at the world.
They had been friends a long time and the dog had recently been promoted to the title of Service Manager of his Dealership. The cat had stopped by for a visit and to congratulate her friend on his recent promotion. And, as Managers are prone to do, they began to discuss how each run their own Service Departments. Let's listen in to the conversation.
"I tell you, it ain't easy being the dog" the dog said somewhat mournfully. "Especially when you are put in charge of the Service Department. I mean, I wanted to be promoted but I guess I wasn't really thinking about all of the stuff ya gotta do."
"For example, I have to get started on improving the Customers perception of our Service Department. Our CSI is a big problem. For some reason, we don't do very well with cat Customers" he said while glancing somewhat anxiously at the cat.
He continued lamenting and the cat continued listening somewhat attentively, as cats are prone to do. "I mean sure, we can bark and run fast, but is it enough to satisfy all of our Customers?" Suddenly he was quiet for a bit, his brow furrowed in thought. The cat waited patiently.
After a few moments, with a loud, bold bark he declared "I am in charge of this Service Department and things are going to be different around here starting right now!" This surprised the cat…slightly…and with a mildly bored voice put forth the following question "So, what are you going to do?"
At this point the dog got very excited. He started running around wildly, stopping to gesture with his paws and pointing emphatically "Over there we can put in an automatic bone and treat dispenser, with paw control. Then any dog could just walk up; put your paw down on the control, and Bam! a bone or a treat would shoot out!"
The he pointed another paw and said "Over there I am going to put in a big spray shower, one that would let you get a drink or get wet. If you get wet you could either run around to get dry or lie on the grass over there and get warm in the sun."
The cat now became interested, as she began to realize there did not seem to be any facilities or amenities to her liking. The dog was on a roll, however and continued to bark, getting more and more excited, as dogs are prone to do.
"And over there would be the BIGGEST fire hydrant! I would paint it yellow and then all the other dogs would gather around to meet and greet, you know, like dogs do, sniffing everything and everybody." At this the cat wrinkled her nose and said in a somewhat miffed voice "It does not sound very nice to me."
The dog was incredulous.
He could not believe what he had heard. "I can't believe what you just said! Are you saying that you would not like this new Service Area?!!! I mean, c'mon, it's got EVERYTHING! Bones, treats, water sprayer and play area, with a meet and greet hydrant! What's not to like?" he asked.
"Well, since you asked" the cat said as she uncurled and stretched, while arching her back and massaging the floor with her paws. (Cats take a long time to get started talking)
"I know you dogs like bones and treats ("and quite a lot of them I might add" she said under her breath), but we cats like small treats in small dishes, so we can munch when we want. We don't mind waiting if we can take our time eating" she said. "And the water sprayer sounds neat and all, but we don't like to get wet very much." She continued disdainfully "And the meet and greet hydrant, well that's just ….yuck."
The dog was flabbergasted. In fact, he was so stunned, his ears popped up and he tilted his head, as some dogs do. But, he kept quiet and listened respectfully.
"Now if you were to ask me" she said as she started to slowly walk around "If this were my Service Department, I think over here would be a wonderful place to curl up on a chair while I am waiting." Then she sauntered over to a sunny spot in the waiting room and said "It would be nice to have a nice warm cushion here, instead of grass to lie on outside."
She then walked over to another area and said "And over here would be a wonderful place to have a pole for climbing with a flat upper landing to lie on and pounce down on your friends when playing."
The dog realized he had not considered climbing, since dogs don't climb very well. However, he was now listening intently as dogs are very good at listening.
"And instead of a sniffing and greeting area, cats prefer quiet areas we can stay in and greet if we like." the cat said. "That's the type of Service Department I like and would do business with. One that that caters to cats."
The dog then realized how different they each perceived the world. The conversation with the cat caused him to think about all the things that made them different. Then the dog had a great thought. What about all the things that made them similar? Surely there were some things they had in common!
The dog then made a list of all that he could think of that he had in common with the cat. Amazingly, he found that many of the same things that dogs like, cats like.
For example, dogs and cats like a warm area to keep dry when it rains, both like fresh water, both like good friends and family, both like straightforward communications with everyone and both liked someone to listen to them when they had something to say.
Using this list as a springboard, the dog made some adjustments to his vision. (With input from the cat, of course.)
Instead of a water park, they decided to have a large pool of water, with a separate area to get a drink. That way all of the dogs could play in the water while allowing cats to get a drink and not get wet.
For the bone and treat bar, they decided to have separate dispensers. The cats got a dispenser that let a few treats fall into a small dish. The dogs got a dispenser that allowed them to get as many bones or treats as they wanted. Later, the dog had to change the rules and declare a "one bone, one dog" rule. (Dogs are like that)
They then placed cushions in comfortable areas in quiet places, which were warm and bright. They also had a play area with lots of grass for running around and barking. As for the BIG fire hydrant, they decided that a more subtle approach was needed, and had an enclosed "area" for the dogs to meet and greet and a separate "hide and wait area" for the cats.
When they were done, the dog and cat looked at the finished Customer Service area, and decided it met both their needs.
Are you a dog running a cat store? Have you looked at your Customers needs and wants? And have you asked them what they would like? Maybe you have been barking instead of purring? Take a fresh look. Use the similar and different lists to find areas that need attention.
Once you have built the list, use it to refine and define your vision. Focus your efforts on the items that have the most potential for bridging the gap between the types of customers you normally serve. Some may want quiet areas or more amenities.
You may find in your investigation that you need to upgrade the skill level of key employees to meet the needs of the Customers you serve, especially in regards to communications. Or maybe it's as simple as adding a lounge area with internet access.
Whatever area you need to address, start with input from Customers and employees alike. Soon, all of your Customers will be tail wagging and purring.
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After three years of careful research, viability studies, and hundreds of volunteer hours by original board members, the Manitoba Jockey Club (MJC) was formed as a non-profit corporation and officially took over the operation of Assiniboia Downs on September 15, 1993.
The initial events, which led to the formation of the MJC, took place in 1992. When it became apparent that Assiniboia Downs was having difficulty competing as a private entity, the Provincial government commissioned a study to determine if there were any potential new owners for the facility operating as a private business. It was determined that Assiniboia Downs was not viable as a private entity, and thus no potential new owners were found. Realizing the economic value of Assiniboia Downs, the government then agreed to fund a business evaluation study to determine whether Assiniboia Downs could be viable as a non-profit entity.
Three members of the local HBPA Board (Harvey Warner, Barry McQueen, and Fil Fileccia) and three members of the local CTHS Board (Barry Anderson, Dr. Norm Elder, and Dr. Ross McKague) were appointed to a task force in charge of finding the answer to the non-profit question. With the help of Price-Waterhouse accountants, it was determined that Assiniboia Downs could be viable as a non-profit entity if additional sources of revenue were found. Based on the results of the Price-Waterhouse Study, the government agreed to supply funding for the legal fees that would allow for the negotiation of purchase of Assiniboia Downs as a non-profit entity.
When Assiniboia Downs was placed in receivership on September 15, 1993, the track continued to operate under the combined management of receivers Ernst and Young, and an MJC Board formed from the original task force. Task force Chairman, Harvey Warner, assumed Presidency of the newly formed MJC, and the Vice-Chairman of the original task force, Dr. Norm Elder, became Vice-President. Barry Arnason, a horse owner with expertise in the construction field, and Ken Lee, a chartered accountant, were added to the MJC Board.
The current board of directors consists of: Harvey Warner, Dr. Norm Elders, Barry Arnason, Barry Anderson, Dr. Ross McKague, Jeff Goy and Barry Tuckett.


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das wird gerade in Dees Forum diskutiert:
sehr interessant vor allem die Tatsache daß bei den Bienen apis cerana immer schon ein kleines Loch in der Drohnenbrut festgestellt wird, was wir bei unseren Bienen nicht kannten.
Und nun zeigt Dee auf daß unsere Bienen hier das früher auch machten!!!!, dokumentiert in alter Literatur!!!
Eine Studie hat festgestellt, dass Varroa destructor einen Geruch abgibt, der den Bienengeruch imitiert um ihre Präsenz im Bienenstock zu verschleiern.
http://rsbl.royalsocietypublishing.org/ ... 6/20150233
Beginn der Debatte von Steven:
Varroa smells like bees
Thu Jun 4, 2015 7:17 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Steve" stevemurphy1084
A study has determined that Varroa destructor emits an odour that mimics the
bees odour to disguise its presence in the beehive. It has been believed
that the hole left in the top of Apis Cerana Drone brood was to allow the
bees to smell the mites and remove them but if this study is correct that
mites mimic the smell of there host then that assumption is unlikely to be
Link to study is here
http://rsbl.royalsocietypublishing.org/ ... 6/20150233
Steven Murphy
Stellungnahme von Joe:
Re: Varroa smells like bees
Thu Jun 4, 2015 8:25 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Joseph Bessetti" bees_in_tandem
Hi Steven,
In my own small cell bees I have not observed the bees leaving a small hole in the cap. My bees completely cap all of the brood. Then, at about the purple-eyed stage in development I start seeing small holes chewed into some of the caps, followed by complete removal of the cap and then removal of the pupae. I've spent some time inspecting these frames closely and can nearly always find evidence of mites in the opened cells.
My understanding of the process is that the bees are able to sense the presence of mites in the capped cells, which is why they preferentially chew open the ones containing varroa. I have not previously read about the bee's ability sense varroa in the capped cells having any dependence on the cuticular hydrocarbons present on it's exoskeleton. Bees that exhibit this kind of behavior will also preferentially chew out brood infected with brood diseases, which would be a completely different set of "smells". Personally, I would speculate that a more generic detection strategy might be involved, perhaps associated with stress response of the infested brood? I admit though that I have not been keeping up my reading on this line of research.
Reference number 7 in this article focuses on passive camoflage, which is picked up by the mites through direct contact with this host, rather than being specifically synthesized by and expressed by the mite. This study that you shared can easily support this same mechanism. Basically, spend enough time in a bear cave with bears and you'll probably start smelling like one...
Regardless of all of this, small cell bees in balance with nature are able to sense and chew open varroa infested brood cells, just one of many factors that maintains natural balancing of varroa numbers in the colony.
Stellungnahme von Dee:
Re: Varroa smells like bees
Thu Jun 4, 2015 9:09 am (PDT) . Posted by:
In a message dated 6/4/2015 7:17:45 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
email@example.com writes:
A study has determined that Varroa destructor emits an odour that mimics
bees odour to disguise its presence in the beehive. It has been believed
that the hole left in the top of Apis Cerana Drone brood was to allow the
bees to smell the mites and remove them but if this study is correct that
mites mimic the smell of there host then that assumption is unlikely to be
Link to study is here
http://rsbl.royalsocietypublishing.org/ ... 6/20150233
Steven Murphy
and yet earlier writings talked about breathing holes in broodnest cells
for pupae/babies inside to have air going in and out for better breathing,
......so guess it what one thinks is happening thru the holes. But if eating
same food which the mites do and also co-existing living together, then
normally sleeping in same bed, would think, any animals would smell similar in
rubbing, hugging and other they are doing co-existing....
and also in reading earlier studies, the bees listen thru the holes too,
and can see thru them also, and so with movement in hives, smells, and
sounds, then with chewing out of varroa by taking the caps off for checking if
feeling/seeing something wrong, the nurse bees then go in and starting at the
head take odd tick off and let it be...................or if seeing or
hearing of problems lower on body then go lower.........and same with open
brood not capped yet...........you think the young, like our young don't emit
smells and sounds for I am hurting, so help me?....if
So to me it's a whole picture for looking at and observing and seeing what
going on.............and again co-existant living in same bed (cell in this
case) means same food and same smells upon both being shared
impov.............so nothing new!!!
Anyway, food for thoughts Steve, so keep reading and thinking!!! and
observing your honeybees in a natural environment.........................for
it's different doings once man chances things, though many researchers are not
taught that part...........just bees are bees, which is sad.
Dee A. Lusby
und auch von Dee:
Re: Varroa smells like bees
Thu Jun 4, 2015 9:18 am (PDT) . Posted by:
In a message dated 6/4/2015 8:52:46 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
firstname.lastname@example.com writes:
The hole in the Drone brood cell cap is with Apis Cerana the Asian honey
and not present in Apis Mellifera. It was always assumed that the hole was
left so that the bees could better smell the presence of Varroa but I
if that is true if the Varroa are making themselves smell like there host
I might agree with you that it's more of a sensing of the stress of the
brood but nobody seems to fully understand why Cerana leave this hole in
there drone brood caps.
you go back to 1880s and read early writings and even apis mellifera and
small black bee of europe had this hole, and even very tiny ones with worker
brood were noted at times, but gotta have good eyes to see for so
tiny........for bees break out in bands around the earth and so to me by sizing and
latitude and altitude this is in alignment with doings.....but then really
gotta be into finite looking to see for the most part........but several
real old archives go into this in europe and UK various doings early on long
und nochmal Dee:
Re: Varroa smells like bees
Thu Jun 4, 2015 9:22 am (PDT) . Posted by:
In a message dated 6/4/2015 8:57:34 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
email@example.com writes:
Maybe the hole allows the bees to smell the varroa crap, instead of the
the hole does more than that Marshall, for way back was for seeing,
breathing, and hearing vibrations/talk down inside, etc..............and lots old
archives from many old countries went into this with the various
settlements that exchanged information early on, even back to pre-columbus times
.............and so oldest archives like in spain and italy and early UK
doings, etc written by missionaries/and those in journals on ships which were for
sent for discovering and learning, have a lot, though today, not many
granted access to read deeply and going back centuries.
mehr darüber im internen Bereich:
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One of this week's Advent scriptures comes to us from Isaiah 40 verses 1-11:
Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord's hand double for all her sins. A voice cries out: "In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. Then the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together, for the mouth of the LORD has spoken." A voice says, "Cry out!" And I said, "What shall I cry?" All people are grass, their constancy is like the flower of the field. The grass withers, the flower fades, when the breath of the LORD blows upon it; surely the people are grass. The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God will stand forever.Get you up to a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good tidings; lift up your voice with strength, O Jerusalem, herald of good tidings, lift it up, do not fear; say to the cities of Judah, "Here is your God!" See, the Lord GOD comes with might, and his arm rules for him; his reward is with him, and his recompense before him.He will feed his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms, and carry them in his bosom, and gently lead the mother sheep.
What do you think it means that the coming of Christ shall lift up the valleys? How do you imagine the hills and mountains being "made low?" How do you envision Jesus as the Savior who will level the uneven ground and smoothing out the rough patches?
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Creamy turkey cauliflower soup
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Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 320.6
- Total Fat: 17.6 g
- Cholesterol: 101.8 mg
- Sodium: 615.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 15.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
- Protein: 26.1 g
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Number of Servings: 10
Turkey, Thigh, Ground, 32 oz (remove)
*Vidalia onion, raw 1 medium onion, 1 serving (remove)
*CaUliflower, Raw 1 medium head (nutritiondata.com), 1 serving (remove)
*carrot, large, 4 serving (remove)
*365 Brand Frozen Chopped Spinach-1 cup, 2 serving (remove)
Mushrooms, fresh, 2 cup, pieces or slices (remove)
Chicken Broth, 4 cup (8 fl oz) (remove)
Milk, 2%, 3 cup (remove)
Garlic, 3 cloves (remove)
Cream Cheese, 8 oz (remove)
*central market organic whole milk, 2 cup (remove)
Saute turkey with onion and garlic until pink is gone. Add vegetables, stir well. Cover with broth and 2% milk; bring to boil. Reduce to low simmer until vegetables are tender. Stir in cubed cream cheese, cubed Colby cheese, & whole milk. Stir until cheeses are melted and blended, and soup is hot.
Serving Size: 1.5 cups - maybe 8?
Number of Servings: 10
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They received their accolade at a ceremony at Haddo House on Friday night.
Spokesman Scott Fraser said later: "It's fantastic to receive something like this.
"We are not a group that looks for recognition but when it comes along it's very welcome."
The Outstanding Leader went to Shelley Milne, who set up and maintained Hope Floats Deeside, a community action Facebook page which was of great assistance during the flooding that affected many parts of Aberdeenshire at the end of December and beginning of January.
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"Island Beauty"
©David A. Ziser
This is an image I captured on the beach while in Cabo, Mexico. Our beautiful model, Greta, a friend of our friends Kent and Sarah Smith, and who we were just with last week, did a great job as our beach beauty subject.
I choose to use my off-camera flash coming in from camera-right in order to create more contrast on my subject which I thought accentuated the contrasting tones of the surf behind her. That lighting direction also gave me the beautiful and flattering loop lighting pattern on my subject's face.
Notice too how I have the slight S-Curve of the surf working through the image too. I tweaked "Vibrancy" ever so slightly in Lightroom which kicked the blue water tones up just a notch, added a slight "squarish" vignette, and enhanced the image in Photoshop ever so slightly.
I love the finished portrait - it's simple, elegant, natural, fun, and a lovely image of my beautiful subject.
Camera specs; Canon 7D fitted with Canon 200mm F2.0 lens (what a lens), F8.0 @1/320 second (cheating the sync), ISO 200.
Enjoy! -David


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Texts related to Siṃhamukhā/Siṃhamukhī or Siṃhavaktrā (seng ge gdong ma), the Lion-Faced Ḍākinī:
Averting Obstacles
This daily 'hand-clapping' (thal rdeb) practice of the lion-faced ḍākinī Siṃhamukhā/Siṃhavaktrā (seng gdong ma) is particularly associated with the elimination of adversity, threats and dangers.
Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo recounts the origin of the teachings of Siṃhamukhā and how they have been subsequently passed down to him. He closely follows the story associated with the lineage of Bari Lotsawa (ba ri lugs).


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In this article, we look around the NFL and provide analysis on some fantasy football PPR sleepers for both running backs and wide receivers.
A majority of the fantasy football leagues that I'm a part of each year are Point Per Reception (PPR) leagues, where fantasy owners are rewarded with extra points for each reception that a player makes. I recently wrapped up a few drafts, including a 14-team PPR league draft, and wanted to share some of my observations and potential PPR sleepers/value picks.
2014 Fantasy Football Sleepers – PPR Leagues
Based on what I've been seeing in my various drafts, most of the NFL players listed below should be available in the mid-to-late rounds of your fantasy football drafts, and have relatively low ADPs based on their potential upside in PPR leagues.
Reading up on pre-season player analysis, analyzing ADPs, identifying 2014 risers/fallers and potential draft day busts, following the pre-season team outlooks and identifying draft day sleepers are all key components for your fantasy football draft strategy. Today I'm here to help out with wide receivers and running backs, and make sure your PPR teams are prepared to win.
I've considered these RBs and WRs because of their potential fantasy football returns, in comparison to the draft-day investment in these players and their current draft ADPs. Hopefully we can find some high-upside players that can provide significant fantasy value based on where they're being drafted.
Editor's Note: You read about even more fantasy football sleepers & ADP draft values for running backs, wide receivers and all other positions - make sure to bookmark our running list of players to consider targeting in your fantasy football drafts for all positions. Also be sure to check out our nifty fantasy football sleepers analysis recap to see a rundown and summary of all our sleepers articles.
Running Back Sleepers & Draft Values
Pierre Thomas - RB, New Orleans Saints
After participating in various fantasy football drafts this year with PPR formats, I was a little surprised to see where Pierre Thomas was being taken on average. His current ADP of 54, or the 25th running back drafted overall, puts him around the 6th-7th round in ten-team leagues, or something around an RB3/FLEX option.
Playing in the prolific Saints offense, centered around the passing game led by Drew Brees, gives Thomas to be a high-upside RB2 option in PPR leagues. Darren Sproles is no longer in town, and Thomas racked up 77 catches last year. Expected to be the lead running back receiver on the Saints, Thomas has the upside to surpass the pass total and then some.
Don't sleep on Pierre Thomas if you are still drafting in PPR leagues. His current ADP makes him a great running back target in the middle rounds, and makes him a sleeper on draft day based on the potential return he can provide on your investment.
Darren Sproles - RB, Philadelphia Eagles
Speaking of Sproles, this is another running back that I've seen slipping very late in fantasy football drafts for PPR leagues. I understand that he comes with some risk, being on a new team with a new offense and playing behind stud running back LeSean McCoy.
But we should not forget the dynamic skill set that Sproles possesses, especially in the passing game coming out of the backfield. The Eagles' offense is creative, so they are going to find ways to get Sproles the ball in open space. His current ADP of 89, or the 39th running back drafted overall, puts him around the 10th-11th round in ten-team leagues, or something around an RB4/RB3 option.
Playing in the high-powered Philadelphia offense, with defenses keyed in on McCoy and other offensive options (Jeremy Maclin, Riley Cooper, Zach Ertz among others) can make Sproles more of a high-upside FLEX/RB2 option in PPR leagues. This type of draft day value makes Sproles a low-risk running back option to draft, with plenty of sleeper potential to deliver on his cheap ADP draft price.
Other Potential PPR Sleeper Running Backs: Dexter McCluster (current ADP: 159), Roy Helu (current ADP: 152)
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Jarrett Boykin - WR, Green Bay Packers
Boykin has been nearly a forgotten man in 2014 fantasy football drafts, as depicted by his ADP of 129, or the 54th wide receiver drafted overall, which puts him around the 13th-14th round of 10-team PPR leagues. With the Packers looking strong in 2014, including a healthy Aaron Rodgers, Randall Cobb and Jordy Nelson, the offense looks poised to put up some explosive numbers.
Even though there are plenty of wide receivers and offensive options for the Packers, Boykin is coming into the year as their WR3 and has WR3 upside as well for PPR leagues. He may not be a consistent force this year with everyone healthy, but the Packers don't have a strong tight end option, and both Cobb and Nelson should receive plenty of attention on defense. This should open up passing targets for Boykin, and the Packers offense has enough passing volume to keep a talented WR3 on the fantasy football radar all season long. So Boykin is a perfect draft sleeper to target in the later rounds of your drafts.
Playing a significant role last year for the Packers, Boykin had a few monster weeks for PPR formats and averaged a solid 13.9 yards per reception. His 2013 game log included seven games with at least five catches, and two games with eight receptions, all coming from Week 7 onwards. His extremely low draft price makes him a low-risk potentially high-reward wide receiver sleeper for your teams.
Jordan Matthews - WR, Philadelphia Eagles
Rookie Jordan Matthews is an intriguing name for me in PPR leagues for a few reasons. Given his talent, and the other wide receiver options in Philadelphia, Matthews may be a sneaky option to receive a consistent amount of passing targets on a game-to-game basis. Jeremy Maclin and Riley Cooper are the WR1 and WR2 options on the high-upside Eagles offense, but are we really so confident in the ability of those receivers to remain healthy and produce for fantasy football owners all season long?
Maclin has an injury history, and hasn't produced for fantasy owners for some time now. He certainly has upside in the offense if he can stay on the field, but that's a big "if" right now. Riley Cooper showed good chemistry with Nick Foles last year, but he may not be receiving a consistent amount of pass targets from game to game, making him a potentially boom-or-bust option.
Matthews has been lining up in three-wide receiver sets, which is a great sign for his 2014 fantasy football outlook, and may be the beneficiary of some short passes in the slot or even out of the backfield. It'll be interesting to see how he's utilized in Week 1, but given his extremely low ADP of 127, or the 53rd wide receiver drafted overall, Matthews has the potential to be a PPR sleeper wide receiver for your fantasy football teams, at a very low draft day cost.
Other Potential PPR Sleeper Wide Receivers: Kenny Britt (current ADP: 141), Aaron Dobson (current ADP: 131)


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Digital media processor supplier Sigma Designs has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Blue7 Communications, a developer of advanced wireless technologies and ultrawideband (UWB) semiconductors.
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Raw Divatude: Reclaiming My Inner Vegan Vixen
Most black women own a pair of jeans that they love, that flatter their curves, that display the derrière in high definition. Sadly, I'm curves-free, and I suffer from booty envy. But once upon a time, during my sojourn in the City of Angels, I did have denim that I adored. They made me feel sexy. Not Kim-Kardashian-showing-off-the-backshot-every-time-there-is-a-paparazzo-in-breathing-distance sexy, but confident. More than just a functional relationship, the jeans symbolized my victory in the battle of the bulge, a formerly overweight chick at ease in her own skin.
My denim was far from designer, but a cast-off Mudd brand that I had inherited from a good friend. They were a tight size 7, not camel-toe inducing, but comfortably cradling my tush, my hips and my legs. I never washed my jeans; I had them dry cleaned to preserve their true blue swagger, and I wore them like a uniform to the club, the industry parties and once, even up in the sanctuary.
But that fateful day arrived when I was no longer able to zip my jeans. No amount of struggling, lying on the bed, or sucking in my gut would force those defiant metal teeth to close. Even though junk food had been my constant companion, and I had gained about twenty pounds at the time, I felt sure that my true blue wouldn't betray me.
I had struggled with my weight before, but a strict vegan diet helped me to lose fifty pounds, and I plummeted from 175 to 125 in 2000. I was able to hold obesity at bay until about 2005. A steady diet of emotional eating, lack of exercise and sporadic depression helped to pack the pounds back on. Even as my midsection expanded, I desperately clung to the belief that I was still a fly girl goddess flaunting my loveliness in size sevens. But I had to face the fabric. When I tried to squeeze into my jeans, they would rise no higher than my thighs. I was crushed. The love affair had ended. With much sadness, I bid those denims adieu, packing them away in the furthest recesses of my closet, a purgatory for pants that had not yet passed over to the other side.
I laid my jeans and my confidence to rest two years ago. In no time at all, I went from hottie to haus frau, hiding my girth in flowy skirts, oversized shirts and muu-muus. Belts were out, as was lycra. I wore nothing that called attention to my gut or my ponderous thighs. From time to time, I would venture to the nether regions of my closet, pushing past hanger after hanger of elastic-waisted pants, and hideous size 14 skirts, just to touch the fabric that once lovingly enshrouded my sexiness.
I was morose for a while, refusing to linger in full-length mirrors or department store fitting rooms. Not only did I miss my jeans, but I missed my self-esteem. A black woman without self-worth in Los Angeles — where fashion billboards glare down at her, daring her to aspire to Melrose's size 2 standards of beauty, and every other ad is touting tummy tucks and liposuction — is lost indeed.
I found my mojo in living foods. On April 16, I embarked on a journey into the world of unprocessed, raw foods, and I haven't looked back. No more lonely nights on the couch with a bag of Uncle Eddie's vegan cookies and a book, or a bag of Barbara's All Natural Potato Chips and a Slurpee. If it doesn't grow, I don't eat it. It's that simple. I find my strength in sprouts and smoothies.
A little over a month after eating raw foods only, I lost 16 pounds. Although the mirrors of Nordstrom and Arden B. still intimidated me, I was slowly regaining my confidence. Not only did my new lifestyle provide me with tons of energy and mental clarity, I was also able to reclaim my inner vixen.
A few weeks ago, while getting dressed for work, I decided to try on some outfits that I hadn't worn in awhile. While riffling through my wardrobe, my hand fell on the hanger that houses my beloved jeans. Even though I hadn't been weighing myself regularly, I was certain they would fit. It was time for my old friend to cross over from pants purgatory to the heaven that is my heinie.
Cautiously, I wiggled into them. With some struggle, they rose over my thighs, but what if the defiant metal teeth still refused to close? As I zipped and buttoned my jeans, I felt like doing cartwheels in my bedroom. My sexiness had been resurrected. To be sure, my muffin top was still in effect, albeit not as bloated as before. My inner thighs still kissed. Not a long, passionate smooch, mind you, but a friendly peck. Self-love indeed.
Earlier this week, while at the nude Olympic Spa in Koreatown, I decided to weigh myself. What better time to hop on the scale than when you're in the buff? To my surprise, I was 148 pounds. I've lost 27 pounds since April 16. Although I'm ecstatic to be within 10.5 pounds of my goal weight of 137.5, what brings me greater joy is feeling blissful in my own skin.
No matter how much weight I lose, I'll never be bootylicious, nor do I aspire to be. But there's nothing wrong with flaunting a little raw divatude in my denim.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Labels: black women, fashion, health, Los Angeles, raw foods, weight loss
4 comments:
- Muze said...
divatude...i like that.
congrats on your recent weight loss. the pics are gorgeous.
work it, lady.
- Jnetsworld said...
miss diva,
your victories make me smile
You look great. I was on facebook looking for old class mates and looking for you. I hope all is well
Helen Lawrence
- Edible Goddess said...
Love this: If it doesn't grow, I don't eat it. It's that simple. I find my strength in sprouts and smoothies.
I do the same & am really happy to have come across your very open & expressive blog. Mine is: http://www.OrganicHealing.blogspot.com
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Is There a Non Surgical Hemorrhoid Treatment?
If your doctor has recommended surgery for your hemorrhoids, there is no doubt that the problem is severe. Typically, surgery is the last resort, when the doctors have tried everything they know of and can't think of anything else to do. This is a good time to turn to alternative medicine. A hemorrhoid relief home remedy could be a non surgical hemorrhoid treatment that could spare you a painful operation.
So where should you start and what should you look for? You need to start by going somewhere other than a doctor. Let's be honest, at this point, the doctor has done all he or she can do. There is nothing else left from them except for a painful surgery. Let's leave that to last resort and try and find something else from someone else.
Alternative medicine is a controversial subject. Many people do not feel comfortable using it. If you are the point of needing a non surgical hemorrhoid treatment, though, you may have to learn to get comfortable with the idea rather quickly. It may be your last hope.
You can find out much about hemorrhoids and a non surgical hemorrhoid treatment by searching online. You can eliminate the trivial home treatment methods right away as it will take something more substantial to help you out of this situation. You should look for ingredients that each work towards the same purpose of getting to the root problem.
Ingredients that would suit that purpose would be something that can help with inflammation like witch hazel or white oak bark. Or ingredients that can help to strengthen and purify blood would include cayenne and ginger. There should also be ingredients that can help to increase the strength of veins like butcher's broom or stone root. These are all excellent examples of strong, effective solutions to look for in a non surgical hemorrhoid treatment.
Why Are People Skeptical of a Hemorrhoids Herbal Treatment?
These days, a hemorrhoids herbal treatment is becoming more and more acceptable to the general public. This doesn't mean, though, that it's a popular choice. Generally speaking, the majority of people are skeptical of using herbs in any form for anything. The fact is, though, that many herbal treatments have been proven time and again that they work. So this begs the question: why are people so skeptical of a hemorrhoids herbal treatment? Isn't it possible that there is a home treatment for hemorrhoids?
Herbs are not something that is supported by western medicine. We are taught from a very young age in this country that doctors are infallable. They know all, basically. Since doctors know all and they don't support the use of herbs, then herbs must be bad, right? Wrong! The reason that doctors don't support herbs, my friends, is that herbs take away their purpose for existing.
Herbs can get done the things that many people go to the doctor for. Ear aches, sinus infections, hemorrhoids and countless other ailments can be very simply taken care of without a doctor by using herbs. So of course doctors don't condone them – it would be like sending your customers right over to your competitor.
Just because herbs are not something that is promoted by doctors doesn't mean that they are bad. It means that for certain ailments, they can be used to get great results.
There are hemorrhoids herbs treatment options that have absolutely helped to not only ease symptoms but to cure the problem. Doesn't that sound better than a painful, expensive surgery that will result in hemorrhoids growing back again and again? There is no reason to be skeptical without first trying herbs out. That will give anyone the information necessary in order to make an informed decision.
Remember that herbs could help for a variety of problems, not just as a prolapsed hemorrhoid treatment. So look for herbs to help you with any ailment you have and you might just be surprised.
Treating Internal Hemorrhoids: It's Not As Tricky As You Think
People are often blocked when it comes to treating internal hemorrhoids because they don't realize that it's not necessary to be able to actually get to them. That's a common misconception that accompanies piles. Too many people assume that creams and ointments are the only solutions besides doctors and surgery. My friends, you don't need surgery. Surgery is a short-term solution to a long-term problem. If you cut them off, they'll grow back, like a double-headed monster.
So what is the trick to treating internal hemorrhoids? The trick is in the question: internal. You need to fix the problems in the internal. Inside your body, there is a war going on. Your blood is losing the battle. If you have hemorrhoids, you have blood that is not circulating or cleansing properly. Natural herbs such as cayenne, ginger and butcher's broom all help to stimulate blood circulation and cleansing. When your blood is able to circulate properly and cleanse itself, you will notice a huge difference to your piles. This is the best method for a painless hemorrhoid treatment.
You can also find a natural hemorrhoid remedy that is good for soothing the pain before the piles are gone. It should contain ingredients that are anti-inflammatory agents such as white oak bark and/or witch hazel. Don't forget what piles are in the first place – veins. Weakened veins. You've got to strengthen them. Stone root is an excellent vein strengthener that can give your veins the needed boost needed for treating internal hemorrhoids. This is the way to do it and in fact, it's not that tricky at all.
Over the Counter Hemorrhoid Treatment
It's only natural to want to try an over the counter hemorrhoid treatment before trying anything else. After all, if you want something other than over the counter, you'll have to see a doctor or a specialist. Most people are embarrassed of their hemorrhoids (although they should be) which is why they often opt for a treatment they can purchase themselves (discreetly) before taking more drastic measures. The only problem with that is that there are so many choices to choose from. Your over the counter hemorrhoid treatment could be anything from creams to pills so it may be difficult to know what to go with.
If you opt for an ointment or cream that will be applied topically, there are two things you should realize:
First, the cream or ointment will leave a mess. After all, consider where you will be applying it and it is a rather obvious statement.
Second, the cream or ointment will be topical which means that it may help to provide relief and even reduce the inflammatoin; however, there's no way a topical cream or ointment can attack the internal causes that lead you to need a hemorrhoid treatment in the first place. So this means that the topical solutoin will only be a short term answer to a long term problem.
It's important to recognize, therefore, that you've got to kill the root of the problem in order for the problem to go away for good. This hopefully helps you to realize that your over the counter prolapsed hemorrhoid treatment will need to be taken internally in order to ensure that it will kill your root problem. It's always best to opt for a solution that's all natural when you are purchasing it over the counter. That way you can avoid most side effects that usually go along with chemically created substances. Indeed, when selecting an over the counter hemorrhoid treatment, you should do you best to get one that is both natural and will kill the internal root problem. Best of luck!
How To Cure Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are caused by a number of factors. Few people realize how to cure hemorrhoids because they do not realize the many contributing factors to this ailment. Once you target the causes of your problem, you can kill the problem at the root and be well on your way choosing the perfect remedy.
The causes of your situation include the following:
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• Inability to move the bowels (constipation)
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• Intake nutrition & fiber
Finding a natural treatment that targets these specific causes is the only way to ensure your complete recovery and to definitely know how to cure hemorrhoids. If you have any questions about the causes, or how it works to treat these causes, hemroidharry.com will have your answer.
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LINE after regimented line of First World War gravestones in a faraway cemetery, the blood-coloured poppies growing on Flanders fields and the muddy, bloody horror of the trenches, all of it seems so far from home.
Even the few grainy images of when Britain went marching to war in 1914, which help bring to life the people, the places and the true horror of the conflict, somehow show events well removed from Scotland's capital city.
But news last week that long-forgotten First World War trenches, once used to train soldiers destined for the front line – and beyond – are being left to rot in Dreghorn Wood, Colinton, brought into sharp focus just how close the war felt for every one of the city's citizens. The historic trenches were dug sometime between 1915 and 1916, as fathers, sons and brothers destined for the maelstrom of battle learned how to create tunnels in the earth to house them and protect them from enemy shells.
While efforts continue to raise the estimated £10,000 needed to preserve them, the fact they are even there brings wartime western Europe right to our very doorstep.
In fact, according to Edinburgh University's Yvonne McEwen, who is director of Edinburgh and Scotland's War Project, soon to be expanded to detail even more of the country's role in the First World War, events overseas touched everyone's lives, whether in the form of tragic news from the front, in the work they did at home or the effort to just help.
"The home front role in the First World War has been badly neglected," she says. "The Second World War is often referred to as the People's War, but the Great War involved the people just as much. There wasn't a family not touched, whether in the war effort or working in the war industry. The war was all-consuming.
"It's sometimes forgotten how much this city and the country contributed to the war effort," she adds.
The frontline battle might have been overseas, but as historian and author Jack Alexander points out, it would have been quite obvious in Edinburgh that we were a nation at war.
"The city was militarised," he says. "Regular soldiers were billeted at places around the city and reservists trained at drill halls, some of which remain today."
As well as at Redford and Glencorse, there were barracks at Edinburgh Castle, Piershill and at Leith Fort.
As pressure grew for space, school buildings such as George Watson's College premises, in Archibald Place, and George Heriot's School were requisitioned. Drill halls dotted around the city were already used by reservists, but as they moved off to the frontline, more took their place.
Physical training took place outdoors at, among other locations, The Meadows and Leith Links, the sands at Belhaven near Dunbar, and the Pentland and Lammermuir Hills were used for physical training. Shooting practise often took place at estates like Dalmeny and at Swanston and even in the Queen's Park at Holyrood.
The emerging use of aircraft in battle had an impact too. A German Zeppelin raid on Edinburgh in 1916 prompted the area around Turnhouse Farm on the west fringes of the city to be converted to an airfield. East Fortune became a Royal Naval Air Station and landing grounds were established at places including Colinton, Gifford, Gilmerton, Hoprig Mains, near Tranent, and West Fenton, near Gullane.
And to ease the passage of soldiers making their way to and from Waverley Station, the Boys Brigade established a rest hut at the bottom of the Mound, and a YMCA hut at the station where they could wash, eat and rest.
As casualties poured home from the frontline, virtually every hospital had to make space for new patients.Craigleith Poorhouse, later to become the Western General, was declared the Second Scottish General Hospital. It had around 1000 hospital beds for military personnel and 105 nurses trained specifically to deal with frontline casualties.
Bangour Village Hospital in West Lothian was turned into the Edinburgh War Hospital with 2600 beds.
Smaller hospitals were also employed. The Eastern General Hospital in Leith became a war hospital and Leith Hospital was used for servicemen injured at the front or on convoys to Russia.
The Royal Victoria cared for soldiers and sailors who contracted TB as a direct result of their war service, while the Royal Infirmary made 100 beds available.
Edinburgh Castle converted an ordnance store to create a 60-bed military hospital, which at one point dealt with more than 100 German casualties after the Royal Navy sank one of its battleships.
Dozens of Red Cross Auxiliary Hospitals sprang up, including at Morningside, Moray Place, Marchhall, Mayfield and Craigend.
The Assembly Rooms, in George Street, took on a medical role as a Central Red Cross Depot, where volunteers and staff collected aid for the frontline.
Famously, Elsie Inglis set up the Scottish Women's Hospital, and sent units to France, Serbia, Russia, Corsica and Greece to help tend the injured.
Family life was torn apart as men marched to war. And at home, women soldiered on too, doing their bit.
Many trained as nurses while others knitted socks, hats and balaclavas for soldiers at the front and ran flag days and sold items for the war effort.
School life was also touched by the war. Children's lessons were interrupted as teachers joined the war effort, their expertise in chemistry and science often a requirement from the war office.
School playgrounds became drill grounds where part-time soldiers practised marching and gun skills. Children raised tens of thousands of pounds for the war effort, through concerts, and school savings funds. James Gillespie's children raised nearly £4500 by 1919 to help.
One Red Cross Auxiliary Hospital was funded by staff and pupils of St George's School for Girls, while Girl Guides planted vegetable gardens and held fundraising events.
"Children did their bit," agrees Yvonne. "They did little shows for the troops, charging people pennies to watch and then gave it to the war effort."
The wheels of industry revolved around fighting the war too. Firms throughout the Lothians produced ammunition, weapons, personal equipment for fighting men, boots, food and drinks, medicines and tools.
Employees at the largest factory in Edinburgh, the North British Rubber Company at Fountainbridge, made one million pairs of trench boots that were bound for the Western Front.
In West Lothian, the shale industry provided oil for the war effort, while the coal mines around Lothian produced fuel to feed heavy industry as it churned out ships and weapons.
Iron ration biscuits for the troops were baked by McVitie's and Price of Gorgie. Artillery shells were produced by Brown Brothers, of Roseburn – which also developed early tanks – and Bruce Peebles and Co Ltd in East Pilton. The Broughton Road premises of the Lothian Chemical Company was put to use, producing deadly poison gas.
Tailors Kinloch Anderson made smart uniforms for officers while Bartholomew's played a vital role in the battle, providing maps of trenches.
"A lot of firms in the habit of producing civilian materials started to make things related to the war," says Jack. "My great grandfather's company, Alexander of Edinburgh, went from building motorcycles to manufacturing shells."
Soldiers who had returned from war injured were given a role too. Rehab work units were set up, the main one at Slateford Road.
Leith played a vital role in the First World War. With so many Leith men in regular Army, Royal Navy or Merchant Service, the shipyards started to employ women.
It was a hive of industry. Deep sea trawlers were built as minesweepers, Ramage & Co produced hospital ships and yards in Leith and Granton were put to work maintaining vessels and building merchant ships to replace those sunk by U-Boats.
The port became a hub for troop transportation ships, supply vessels and hospital ships. Leith lost more than 2200 men during the First World War.
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1 The old Craigleith Hospital (now the Western General) was the 2nd Scottish General Hospital, one of 23 United Kingdom designated Territorial Hospitals which were controlled by the War Office and under army administration.
2 As well as being barracks along with Piershill and Leith Fort, Edinburgh Castle converted an ordnance store into a 60-bed military hospital. The small hospital was equipped with all the amenities of a war hospital, including an operating theatre. The Castle hospital dealt with more than 100 German casualties after the Royal Navy sunk the battleship Blucher.
3 Dalmeny Estate was one of many locations used as a firing range by troops learning how to use the Enfield rifle.
4 As well as its major role in shipbuilding, Leith was a hub for troop transportation ships, supply vessels, and hospital ships.
5 After the German Zeppelin airship raid on Edinburgh on April 2, 1916, the area around Turnhouse Farm west of Edinburgh was converted to an airfield.
6 Many school buildings were requisitioned for accommodation and playgrounds were turned into parade grounds. Tents were erected in public parks and training recruits for war was carried out on the Meadows and Leith Links.
7 The sands at Belhaven near Dunbar and the Pentland and Lammermuir Hills saw troops training and on exercise
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