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I know what your thinking, it's not the potato kind, but the lovely, douse me in ice cream or maple syrup kind.
The long story short is that we purchased a ( sort of tacky) waffle iron in the sale and munchkin then kept on and on until I made some. They are delicious, the downside is that mini me now demands them a lot. This is ok and they are so easy to make, and easily adapted to suit a lot of diets.
- 240ml milk of choice
- 150g GF self raising flour
- 1tsp baking powder
- 1 tbs caster sugar
- 1 egg
- Optional 1tsp of vanilla extract
- Combine everything in a bowl to form a smooth batter
- Pour into your preheated iron and let cook
- Cover with whatever you fancy and enjoy.
It really is that simple.
What is your favourite waffle topping? Let me know in the comments below.
Disclaimer: I take no responsibility for the ear ache you will receive from your kids wanting these again and again x


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Forward of St. Petersburg "Zenit" and the Russian national team Sergey Karasev will miss about six weeks due to a foot injury. Karasev was injured in the regular season match of the VTB United League with "Nizhny Novgorod", which took place on Sunday in St. Petersburg and ended with the...Read more
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The Russian national team beat Bulgaria in the World Cup qualification
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moy hill community garden
We visit Moy Hill, the organic community garden collective in Clare, and chat with former pro-surfer, Fergal Smith.
Arguably the best surfer these shores have ever produced, Fergal Smith was sponsored to travel the globe catching waves on coral-filled bays in Indonesia and the white sandy shores of the Galápagos Islands. But several years away from home left him devoid of community, wary of his ecological footprint, and craving a homegrown, square meal.
"I grew up with good food but when you travel, you are at the mercy of buying food – and I really missed real food," he recalls. "For me, the only way I could be sure if it was real, healthy food is if I did it myself."
Fergal got his love of land and sea from his father, an organic farmer and surf enthusiast. "My dad left an engineering job in Dublin to move to the West of Ireland to grow organic vegetables," he says. "He had no experience and made it work in a time when people didn't know what 'organic' meant. He believed in it 30 years ago – and still believes in it now."
This connection between a love for growing and surfing is a strong theme among the group of friends who run a not-for-profit community garden in Lahinch. They are joined by a good chunk of the community of West Clare – home to some of the most sought-after waves in the world.
Fergal says, "Members of the surfing community make great gardeners; they love being outside and have free time, as they build their life around the tides." One thing's for sure, the work ethic of this group is phenomenal; not many can say they spend their day digging out beds and building shelters in between good swells.
So, where do they get their energy? Fergal is unequivocal: "I instantly felt so much healthier and more full of life when I started growing my own food." Keenly aware of the high price of organic food in supermarkets, the group has a donation system, making chemical-free fruit and vegetables available to all budgets.
"There is no reason why people can't eat local healthfood. We do not need massive farms to grow our food; we just need to encourage more people to get back on the land." Work started on the original half-acre garden in September 2013. "I acquired the land through a local businessman who owned the land and had no use for it," Fergal says.
"He knew I was interested in growing food and said 'fire away'." It had lain vacant for decades, completely covered in brambles and rushes; now it has been transformed into a naturalist haven.
Although deceptively haphazard-looking on first sight, this space has been carefully considered and cultivated: a truly organic community plot, down to the eco-friendly wooden welcome sign at the entrance with twine lettering. An antique table sits inside the gate, perfectly paint-chipped and ready to share the spoils of harvested goods to all around.
To the right, you are caught by the views over Liscannor Bay and the inviting smells of the herb beds. In front lies the natural amphitheatre, a place to enjoy musical performances, film screenings and talks on clear days.
Turning left, you pass by saplings of beech, hazel and oak, grown from seeds collected from a nearby forest. These lead to the central "hearth" – a circular dining area complete with a blue cast-iron water pump, where volunteers share their Friday evening cook-ups. An S-shaped stream meanders the garden towards a pond, mini bridges appearing where the stream meets the walkways.
Either side of the hearth are green patches, one devoted to colourful flowers during the summer – soft hues of violet, lavender, rouge-tinted borage and sweet pea, and vibrant golden sunflowers and tangerine calendulas. The other patch is lined with raised beds housing hardy veg.
Most popular and plentiful in the last harvest were the broad beans, beetroot and tomatoes. Beside this is the shed, a clubhouse containing a compact kitchen and compost toilet. Inside are salvaged six-pane windows, strings of fabric bunting and a to-do list to give direction to those looking to lend a hand.
The team took on a second plot two years ago: a crop field with burrows that have been dug by horse power, not machinery. Just one field separates it from the Atlantic, so alley cropping had to be incorporated into their strategy to combat the wind.
It's clear Moy Hill has integrated successfully into its rural Clare setting: a meeting point for young and old, offering therapeutic exercise for those wanting a break from modern society and offering them fresh, organic vegetables for their trouble. One of the lasting feelings to take away from here is a sense of friendship and fun, a compelling contrast to the stereotype of isolated rural farming. Moy Hill yields not only food for the body, but sustenance for the soul.
Moy Hill Community Garden operates an open-door policy with farm days every Tuesday and community cook-ups every Friday, from March to November. Moy, Lahinch, Co. Clare. To find out more, call 087 130 1937 or head to growing.ie.
WORDS Michelle Hanley
PHOTOGRAPHY Kevin L Smith & Al Mackinnon


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They said it: Observations on development, transit, public schools and elections from inside and outside City Hall.
"The citizens in Canadian County who live in Oklahoma City also are really sensitive to — do we really care about them or do we only care about people in, quote, downtown, unquote. This would seem to possibly add fuel to that argument, which is an invalid argument, because we obviously do care."
— Ward 3 Councilman Larry McAtee, commenting on plans for an Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council. McAtee said Canadian County was not included in the council despite "tremendous" growth in parts of the county that are within the Oklahoma City limits. City Manager Jim Couch said the "urgent" focus was on Oklahoma City and Oklahoma County but "it doesn't mean this couldn't be broadened in the future." Ward 1 Councilman James Greiner noted the long-troubled Oklahoma County jail "is the backdrop on all this."
"There are solutions out there to help improve funding for public education. All of them require either legislative or constitutional changes. And it would be fruitless for the city to get engaged until more global solutions can be agreed to."
— Jim Couch, Oklahoma City's city manager
"Unanimous support of the Oklahoma City Council marks a significant step toward the completion of the American Indian Cultural Center and Museum, with rewards that go well beyond the economic benefits to include a legacy of cultural and historic value beyond measure."
— Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby, commenting on the Oklahoma City Council's approval of agreements among the city, state of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation and others to complete and open the long-stalled American Indian Cultural Center and Museum near downtown.
"Oklahoma City has changed slower than other areas for a couple of reasons. One is because of our lack of density, two is because of our cheap outside housing. And No. 3 is our lack of congestion, and No. 4 probably is our cheap downtown parking."
— Jim Couch, Oklahoma City city manager, commenting on the pace of public transit development. When downtown parking costs increase, and suburbs with free parking and cheaper rent gain a competitive advantage, he said, "then you're not going to have any offices downtown."
"This will allow us to hire 129 more officers. That is vital for public safety. We want to thank the citizens for this support."
— John George, president of Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 123, commenting on passage of a quarter-cent sales tax hike in Tuesday's election. The city expects to raise an estimated $26 million per year, primarily to hire additional police officers and firefighters.


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Before sitting down to write this blog post, I did my usual due diligence via Google to find how many articles contained the words blogging secrets.
It took Google less than a half-second to discover about 22 MILLION results with Social Media King Chris Brogan's five-year-old post right at the top.
That's a lot of mentions about a subject in which there are few, if any, secrets left. Unless, of course, you've picked this post out of those millions to read first, hoping to glean so much wisdom that you can hit a first-pitch home run on your initial at-bat.
Sorry to disappoint, but it doesn't work that way in the real world of blogging.
Here's the good news: If you're not afraid to learn a little more "behind the curtain" technology (HTML and simple content management systems like WordPress and Drupal) you already know most of the blogging secrets experts share — me included.
Blogging 101: The Dirty Little "Secret"
The dirty, little "secret" about good blogging is how easy it is to do, IF you're motivated, curious and willing to learn and improve constantly, all good habits of being a good writer we outlined in a previous post and still full of Stephen King inspiration.
Believe me, you won't hit a towering home run the first time out. In fact, it may take you as long as six months of writing blog posts several times a week — sometimes hitting, other times missing — before you find your creative groove.
There was one really difficult "non-secret" I had to grasp as a writer who transitioned from the long-form print world to the short attention span theater of the web a decade ago, however.
Write About Anything
It took me a while to realize how much, not how little, I could write about almost anything. The real trick: Investing a little extra time on the heavy lifting. Thinking through a subject and researching it before writing any piece I was or will be assigned is a given.
For some writers, that heavy lifting is the boring part of the job. Fair warning: I can almost guarantee that you probably wouldn't want to read anything these lazy writers had to say either.
You cannot cheat on thinking and researching. It makes your work credible (facts matter) and interesting. Believe me, if you don't go the extra mile, your readers will know and, if you get the facts really wrong, they will feel compelled to tell you. Strongly. Passionately.
And, you'll have to work infinitely harder to win them back too.
Yes, we know the task of filling up a blank page with simple-to-understand facts that are seamlessly woven into a story can be a daunting, frightening thing, even for the most seasoned marketing writer, so it's tempting to take short cuts. So don't do it.
If you take one thing from this blog post, it is this: A writer's job is one of the best in the world. You get paid to learn about a thing, then share what you've learned on a blog about that thing with countless people who want to learn about that very same thing.
What's not to love?
If you don't have the time or manpower to develop compelling, creative stories for your targeted audiences, we are always here to help.


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Lebanon Is Known as Gay Friendly. But Pride Week Was Shut Down.
Outlet: The New York Times / Editor: Nada Homsi / Language: English / Date of publication: 16 May 2018 / Estimated reading time: 4 minutes 10 seconds.
BEIRUT, Lebanon — For members of Lebanon's gay community, Beirut Pride week was intended as a way to celebrate diversity, fight discrimination and push for more rights and recognition. But that dream came crashing down this week when the Lebanese authorities detained the celebration's organizer, releasing him only after he promised to cancel the remaining events.
The cancellation was a blow to gay men, lesbians and transgender people in Lebanon, who say they face legal and social discrimination despite living in one of the most socially liberal countries in the Arab world.
"Beirut Pride made a lot of people proud of Lebanon," the organizer, Hadi Damien, said by phone on Wednesday, a day after his release. "And this cancellation made a lot of people sad and disappointed."
Homosexuality is criminalized across the Arab world, although some countries look the other way as long as it remains private.
Lebanese law stipulates that "any sexual intercourse contrary to the order of nature" is punishable by up to one year in prison, but it does not specify which sexual practices are illegal.
The law is enforced irregularly, so Lebanon has developed into one of the Arab world's most open and active gay communities. Night-life activities friendly to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people are easy to find, and several organizations provide health and other services. The lead singer of the Lebanese rock band Mashrou' Leila is one of the region's most famous openly gay entertainers.
But Lebanon is also home to 18 officially recognized religious sects, many of which oppose homosexuality on religious grounds and have associations that campaign against gay-friendly events.
Beirut Pride was intended to be a nine-day series of events in Beirut, Lebanon's capital. Among the planned events were a storytelling night, an evening of drag performances, a legal panel and a workshop about sexual health.
The events kicked off on Sunday, but on Monday night, officials with the security services showed up at the public reading of a play and told Mr. Damien to cancel it because he did not have "prior censorship approval," according to a statement posted on the Beirut Pride website.
Mr. Damien said in a phone interview on Wednesday that he had sought the approval, but had been told it was unnecessary since the play was "not being performed or staged and no tickets were being sold."
He agreed to stop the reading but was still detained overnight, he said.
At the police station, Mr. Damien said, he was shown an inaccurate version of the event's program that suggested it included what the authorities considered immoral and pornographic content.
"It wasn't our program," he said. "It was totally incorrect."
He provided an accurate description of the planned events, he said, but was told that he could either sign a pledge to cancel the rest of the week's activities and be released or refuse to sign, be arrested and have the events canceled.
After consulting his lawyer, he said, he signed the pledge so as not to endanger other participants.
"If I did not collaborate then other people would have been arrested instead of me," he said.
The Lebanese government did not comment officially on Mr. Damien's detention. An official with the country's General Security Directorate confirmed that Mr. Damien had been detained overnight after a complaint was filed with the public prosecutor's office that the events harmed "public morals."
The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the news media, did not say who had filed the complaint other than referring to "religious figures and associations."
Mr. Damien's lawyer, Layal Saqr, said Mr. Damien had not broken any laws by organizing Beirut Pride.
The events were suspended on the decision of the General Prosecutor of Beirut. Hadi Damien made no promise, agreement or consent to cancel them. The events were suspended whether he was detained or released. The pledge he was asked to sign was for him to acknowledge the decision of the General Prosecutor, and not "to cancel the rest of the week's activities". For a full account of the detention, refer to the Statement about the Suspension of Beirut Pride Events – 14 May 2018.


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I' m so proud to announce that Aglaia Jewelry is now part of the Designer Directory AND in the Black Sheep Section (which is a good thing! ;) of NJAL!!!
NJAL-Not Just A Label is London-based global sales platform, virtual showroom and online community that connects independent designers to consumers. Products listed are locally produced with sustainability in mind keeping in-line with the slow fashion movement.


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At a university such as Ohio State, research is an important part of the intellectual lives of our faculty and students. Graduate students are typically involved in research through courses and projects, but the Department of Design also encourages its undergraduate students to be a part of active research projects.
A number of opportunities are available each year for students to become involved in research. More information about undergraduate research opportunities is available at the university's Office of Undergraduate Research.
Collaborative Design Research Projects
The Department of Design has a long history of collaborating with for-profit and not-for-profit organizations locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally, on funded and unfunded student research projects.
These experiences are carefully integrated in the curriculum, and provide students with opportunities to work on applied projects with clients, users and other stakeholders. Any organization wishing to sponsor a collaborative design research project may contact the Department Chairperson or any Design faculty member for more information.


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Shark NV351 Vs NV355
With so many Euro-Pro Shark cleaners out there, we are as a consumer and user at a time will become a bit confused with the difference and similarities between the various Shark navigator such as Shark NV351 and Shark NV355 which are one of well-known models. Therefore, it is an important thing for consumers to do some research before they actually buy, if you can not do, then read only this one.
Dust cup capacity of Shark NV351 is 1.2 dry quarts to the fill line and 3.0 dry quarts (real usable capacity), whereas the dust cup of Shark NV355 has a capacity of 2.2 dry quarts (to the fill line), 4.4 dry quarts (completely filled). The Shark NV351 has a 30 ft cord whereas NV355 has a cord length of 25 ft, except the NV350 model that sold at Shark official site, its cord length is 30 feet. The Shark NV351 has a Dust Away hard floor attachment and washable Dust Away micro-fiber pad whereas the Lift Away doesn't come with these things. Shark NV351 full unit weighs 14 lbs, canister alone weighs 8.0 lb, whereas the Shark NV355 full unit weighs 12.5 lbs, canister alone weighs 7.5 lbs. While the colors are also different, Shark NV351 is white or silver whereas Shark NV355 is lavender or purple. And last, for the price, If you search these Shark NV351 models online, you will find that the NV355 version is more expensive than the Shark NV351 at almost all online stores. (Read also : Shark Navigator Lift Away NV351 Vs NV352)
Both features in Shark NV351 and NV355 are similar which make them can be converted into a portable vacuum cleaner. The Suction Control for both devices also have adjustable suction. While for the technical specifications, they have 10 amps and 1200W against 120V and 60HZ. They come with a dusting brush, turbo power brush, one short crevice tool, 24″ long crevice tool with some models might not include the long crevice tool. The warranty is among for 5 year, they are bagless and have no carpet height adjustment. There are also some features swivel steering for easy maneuverability. And last, they have a 8.5 feet hose. If you own Shark NV351 or Shark NV355, you can share your experience differently, this will help people out there to improve the consideration. More importantly, this will also help other people make purchase decisions too.
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In the bottom line, Shark NV351 and NV355 is the choice for you who want a fast or quick vacuum cleaner. As you can see on the differences, it seems like Shark NV355 is the winner in overall features.


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12 pointsDon't blame Groce for Mark's lack of ability to compete at the D1 level....disingenuous to suggest it was on Coach's back, if you ever watched him play at UA. No disagreement on Mark being a great kid, etc. but just wasn't a D1 baller. Walsh and mark will compliment each other.
8 pointsJason Carter is leaving? Fire Jeff Boals. Program is a joke. Total disarray.
7 pointsDr. Z and I were able to take-in our first practice since the beginning of summer camp today. It was difficult to make any profound observations, as the day was split into roughly 80 % drills, and 20% scrimmage situations. Nate Stewart was the star of the day. One-handed catches, sideline catches while heavily covered, TD's...he did it all. Coach Arth singled him out after the practice as and example of a player who competed on every play with maximum effort. He stated "Nate hasn't taken off a play, he hasn't asked to get a breather, he hasn't done anything but work hard the entire camp." Look for a huge year from Nate in 2019. It is interesting to see six quarterbacks practicing. Kato is the obvious #1. Robbie Kelly looks to be the #2. But the kid getting the next highest amount of reps was true freshman Zach Gibson. He made some nice throws, and acquitted himself well today. Some bizarre jersey numbers today, as Zach Gibson wore #50, RB Michiah Burton wore #59, RB Peter Hayes-Patrick wore # 67 and QB Nick Demchuk work #55. On the injury front - Hayes Patrick looks to have hurt his finger shortly after making a nice, 15 yard scrimmage run. Maverick Wolfley's day was over after he hurt his elbow on a crossing route. Julian Hicks was on the sideline wearing a tank top, with an ice pack on his shoulder. Deltron Sands and Keyondre White wore red shirts, and were relegated to drills on the sidelines. One player who seemed to take advantage of Jonah Morris and Julian Hicks' absence was Dustin Burkhart. He pulled in a nice 40-yard TD catch from Kato while being covered fairly well. Has a TD in a short yardage slant over the middle, and made multiple other nice plays over the course of the day. The Zips will be anything but predictable when inside the opponent's 5 yard line this season. The offense showed multiple looks, with slants to both sides, QB keepers, flea-flickers...this ain't the old "hand it four times to Cody Grice up the middle" Zips. On a several occasions the InfoCision speakers would blare rock music to simulate crown noise. We saw Nick Johns split out as a WR a few times. Former OL's John Neeley and Eric Bentley round out what Coach Arth feels is a solid 9-man rotation on the defensive line. Much better than the 5 DL's we had in the spring. At the end of practice Arth stated the defense won yesterdays practice, and the offense won today. So tomorrow is the rubber match. Boogie, Dre and Alvin rotated returning kick-offs. Each one of those guys can take it the distance. Per Coach Arth, Dre Williams is rounding into form after missing the spring with an injury. Landon Forman was also singled out as someone who missed the spring with an injury, but who's having a solid summer. Lots of parents in the stands, as this is Parents Weekend. They had a seemingly well-attended tailgate prior to the practice in Lot 9. More to come later. I know Dr. Z got some nice photos. Arth spoke to us after the practice. I'll transcribe it tomorrow.
7 pointsThe death nail to UA was struck around 2013. The U was already in a precarious financial position; but around that time the Ohio Legislature pushed out tougher commands on the 6-year retention rate. What made these changes especially difficult on The University of Akron was the "part-time" students and "Summit-College" students. As both counted against the 6-year retention rate at the time. Summit-College was performing the service of a Community College, where students were admitted to The University of Akron where they normally would not have been, and counted against the 6-year retention rate. Stark State seems to be moving in to cash in on the void left by UA's phase-out of Summit College as it was back then. Basically the State of Ohio forced UA to give up that vital part of revenue/service to the community that it had served as for decades and now others are moving in to siphon it off. I remember vividly one of my last years on campus when we played the University of Tennessee (where my cousin went to school) I looked up the enrollments of the two schools. UA had a total enrollment greater than that of the University of Tennessee (Ours was about 30,000 theirs was about 28,000). At UA you can clearly see the steepest reduction is in "Pre-Major" and "Associate Degree" programs which would have been mostly serviced by Summit College; followed up by Master's programs which is likely in the overall deduction of programs at UA. You can see the steepest drop in any category at any one time is "Associate Degree" from 2013-2014 which is a reduction of 1,200 in one year...which was most likely a good portion of your Summit College population. I would have gone to UA for my Master's, and given them my money...except they've cut all the programs I could possibly use in my career (for those who were trying to understand the outrage over cutting programs)...and now all of my graduate $ are going to other institutions when I would have preferred to go with my Alma Mater if the option were there. At any rate...it's obvious that there needs to be a steep reduction in the cost of athletics. UA's financial woes have been both self-inflicted, short-sidedness from past decadent leadership; and unrelenting pressure from the State not considering UA's unique position of being a Major University and a Community college at the same time.
7 pointsOn the bright side, 50% of the new system will be better than 100% of Milwee's
7 pointsHere are some images from this mornings practice. Notes to follow.
7 pointsI had the opportunity to interview Josh Ward after last Saturday's practice. Yet another great representative of Zips football! Thanks as always to Dr. Z for the nice layout and great supporting photos! Article
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6 pointsI think there is some truth to that...but it isn't black and white. You don't win the MAC East title, and beat Northwestern, with 85 guys that are sloughing off. But you probably don't go from a 2.4 to a 2.9 overall team GPA in one semester without some players being held accountable for their classwork, who weren't in the past. I think all you need to know regarding the buy-in of the incumbent players to the new staff is seen in the lack of transfers.
6 pointsWVU released their non-conf schedule. Zips play at WVU on 11/8. WVU will play in Youngstown at the Covelli Center against the Penguins on 12/21. Mountaineers will be at the Fieldhouse in CLE on 12/29 to face the Buckeyes. https://bluegoldnews.com/west-virginia-mountaineers/wvu-announces-non-conference-mens-basketball-schedule/
6 pointsDing ding ding ding! Hit the nail on the head. KD found 2 big guys that contributed well - Zeke & Big Dog. He also had a system he could sell to them (by the way, we never made it to the NCAA Tourney with Big Dog). Groce has a system predicated around getting out and running, as well as off the ball movement in the half-court. It's not an easy sell to big guys whom are used to camping underneath the hoop and backing down their defenders. I think your timetable for the turnaround is completely unrealistic if you're only giving him two years. This program was left in worse condition than I think many of us realized when KD bolted. This roster is looking better and better with each off-season, though, and that's a positive. I know you have a Big Man fetish, but guard-dominated basketball wins not only in the MAC, but at the NCAA Tourney level as well. When's the last time we talked about a mid-major making a run with a big man leading the way? The majority, if not all of the "Cinderella" runs by mid-majors are led by guards. I'm looking at this roster, and thinking "Man, this has all the ingredients to be good." Xeyrius Williams & Sayles are your athletic front-court guys (assuming Sayles doesn't transfer). Riak is your big man. Then your backcourt & forwards (small forwards, traditionally) are all in the 6'2"-6'7" range, which is quite tall and not something we're used to (minus LCJ). This team is going to get out and run teams out of the gym, if they can execute the game plan properly and make their shots (that's the biggest factor). There are a few pieces I'm interested to see how they fit (Ali & Roscoe are the big 2), but otherwise I'm very intrigued. And can we quit railing on these 1-2 year transfers? Pro sports teams sign vets to 1 year contracts all the time to bring experience into the clubhouse/locker room. If they can play, even better. We have to stop the bleeding and rebuild the culture, though, and I have nothing against a couple 1-2 year players. Groce is at least even with the curve when it comes to the ever-changing & moving landscape of college basketball.
6 pointsStarting in 2020 the MAC will become a primary bowl partner in the Quick Lane Bowl. Locking in a B1G vs. MAC bowl match-up I'd consider to be a win. https://getsomemaction.com/news/2019/6/4/football-mac-to-face-big-ten-as-primary-bowl-partners-in-the-quick-lane-bowl.aspx Edit: Also, I think McDonalds should assume sponsorship rights and name it the BIG-MAC Bowl.
6 pointsCongrats to Shawn!
6 pointsI honestly thought he may leave when Antino did since they came from the high school program. Regardless, after all E-man has been through I wish him nothing but the best, not just for basketball but for a healthy life going forward.
6 pointsI thought that this would interest and please long time zip soccer fans
6 pointsNot sure that's a fair statement. The landscape of college basketball and recruiting is changing. Groce has been tasked with stopping the bleeding, and 4 year players don't exactly do that at this level, especially when some of your initial 4 year players aren't locker room fits. Get me a winning product. I don't care if that's 10 4 year players, 10 1 year players, 10 JUCOs, or a concoction of everything. Win.
6 pointsKD once explained to me the plight of the mid-majors. If you want to field a team that has a chance to make some noise comprimises have to be made when recruiting players. The P5 schools gobble up all the sure bet players. Some of them may never see the floor, but hey they played for Duke, NC, etc... That leaves guys who have talent but also some baggage that scared away the big schools. Guys like Tree(bad temper), BigDog(weight issues), Harney(weed, attitude), etc... For a mid-major coach to be successful he has to juggle all these guys with problems and find enough other role players to put together a winning team. Sometimes those combinations just don't work out. With the advent of the transfer rules it has made it easy for players and coaches to get a divorce.
6 points6 years ago tomorrow the season ended for KD's best team with a 44 point loss to VCU. Some of the best players on that team (Aberu, Tree, Harney) left Akron/ we're kicked off the team, eventually quit on the team (Pat F) or should have been on the team, but were suspended for the year (Diggs). This day started the decline of Zips basketball. Williams & Noah were leaving whether KD stayed or left. The program has had problems the last 6 years not 2. Lets support what we have instead of wishing we had something the we don't.
6 pointsWe're lucky to have CK and Dr. Z! Appreciate all the info.
5 pointsHad lunch with these guys last week.
5 pointsCollege athletics are in trouble in general regarding attendance. The SEC is even having troubles with student attendance. Millennials aren't going to carry the torch once it's officially passed on by the generations before them. Unless Duke, OSUcks, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisville, Michigan, or any massive name like that comes to the JAR, you're going to need to use gimmicks and promotions to get them to show up. It is what it is right now. Meanwhile, I'm going to enjoy UMass coming to the JAR. Might even yell something about Calipari. 😎
5 pointsLooks like we/UMass BB will be playing a game at Akron. From our AD. Ryan BamfordVerified account @UMassADBamford FollowingFollowing @UMassADBamford Ryan Bamford Retweeted Curry Hicks Sage I'll save you the suspense...at Akron, at Harvard and home vs Maine are other three for 13 total. Non-conf schedule with dates coming by week's end. extra detail: #FightMassachusetts @FightMA247 2h2 hours ago #FightMassachusetts Retweeted Ryan Bamford H+H with Akron was another set that came in conjunction with a football series. The gridiron games start this year as well with #UMass hosting. #Minutemen hoop should host Akron next season or the year after to complete that H+H
5 pointsI'm to lazy to go back and look for article but I was pretty sure Terry was bought out around 400k. I'm sure my numbers are not correct but 650k for Nebraska & a future trip in 2025 1.1m Northwestern 1.3 S Carolina, half went to make the other half of Nebraska up & half did Bowden & Arth buyouts. Was a brilliant pick up game, no loss of revenue from Nebraska game & handled all expenses with coaches change Let's move on - Go Zips, beat Illini
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5 pointsI think the traditional "Senior Night" is officially passé. Too bad...I always like the ceremony with the parents alongside the kid that you watched grow from an 18 year old role player into a 22 year old All MAC'er. Call me sentimental, but "Transfer Portal 5th-Year Eligibility Night" just ain't the same...
5 pointsA couple weeks ago Zips redshirt sophomore receiver Jeremiah Knight was nice enough to answer a few questions from me and Dr. Z after practice. Here's his story - Catching On As always, thanks to Dr. Z for the great supporting photography and layout!
5 points...and his mommy didn't have to pretend he was on the crew team and pay half a mill to get him in!
5 pointsIt was tough to get to my keyboard this weekend. Here are some belated practice notes - As per usual, there were group practice drills, interspersed with a few scrimmage periods. Lots of work in the red zone. We are going to have a lot of red zone options this upcoming season. It will be tough for anyone to cover Dre, Boogie, Nate and Jonah when we go 4-wide. Someone's going to be open. It doesn't seem like there's any doubt that this is Kato's team. In comparison to last season, he seems much more mature and poised. An Achilles heel of his has been letting his emotions get the best of him. Maybe Arth's calm demeanor is rubbing off on Kato a little? Speaking of Arth, he's definitely coaching "harder" in week 4 of the spring. In the first two Saturday practices there weren't very many critical assessments. Everything was positive. Today you heard a little barking at guys that lined up in the wrong spot, or who didn't know the play. Expectations are higher than one month ago. Reggie Corner was on the sidelines. Apparently injured. Ditto Dre Williams. Sampson and Keyondre White also didn't play. If the number of practice reps has anything to do with the QB pecking order, it looks like it's Kato, then Kelley, then TJ Deshields and then Ramart. Deltron is definitely bigger. Hopefully that helps his durability...staying healthy has always been a struggle for him. He had a really nice 35 yard TD run in one of the scrimmage sessions where he made a couple inside juke moves, then broke it outside and outran everyone to the endzone. Jonah Morris looked very good yesterday. Made some nice catches in the endzone. Nate Stewart continues to impress. He's had an excellent spring. There's no way diminutive RB Brandon Lee isn't seeing meaningful snaps on offense this season. He has the height of Franshon Bickley, but the comparisons end there. Tough runner with great speed. Jerry Fitschen got a couple opportunities to kick the ball through the uprights instead of just kicking off, and acquitted himself very well. He hit a 37 yarder to end the practice. Kato hit Dustin Burkhart on a long 50+ yard TD bomb late in the day. It was fun seeing Shawn Featherstone back in action. That's all I've got. It was more drills than scrimmaging today, so there weren't a lot of "sexy" happenings to report on. The biggest positive I walked away thinking about is - A more mature, improved Kato, plus 4 high level WR's in Josh Boogie, Nate and Dre means our offense is going to be a lot of fun to watch next year. We have a nice jab and punch combo in the backfield, where we can go small/fast with Sands and Lee, and power/big with White and Alce. Floyd has looked good too. And, I think Arth will find a way to feature Wolfley. He was underutilized last season.
5 pointsI'll start some notes, but I know @Captain Kangaroo has more. It's difficult to photograph, and be very attentive while keeping an eye on multiple footballs and players, but here are a few. ◙ The most positive thing I witnessed, in my opinion, is to see our quarterbacks go through progressions. I saw Kato look off receivers and go to his second option multiple times. ◙ Speaking of "options" I like to see the the team practicing red zone offense for good amount of time. Lots of options for the QB in the red zone passing game. ◙ I think it's unfair to judge an offensive line right now. I would have to watch individuals multiple times. As coach mentioned to Joe Dunn yesterday after practice, I think our run game is behind some. But there were multiple good runs by Deltron. I didn't get to speak with him after, if I did, I would have asked if he put on some weight. He looks bigger to me, but maybe thats because he was wearing #41 with a lot of space between the four and the one. ◙ Coach Arth, and staff, are constantly teaching, he will either tell someone what they did right, or what they did wrong after ever snap. He seems to really enjoy it, and every player and parent that I talk to says the same. ◙ Coach Arth held a breakfast with University faculty and staff before practice, going around to each table for a meet and greet. I think the phrase "he just gets it" is overused, but I wouldn't argue with anyone that said that about him. ◙ Referees attended the practice. There were also refs that were in training. Once in awhile they would throw a flag. Kind of interesting to hear some of the teaching, I hesitate to write what I heard. I'll just say it confirms a lot of what I thought about particular calls. The refs also mentioned a few things to the group after practice. ◙ Nate Stewart made a great case for himself seeing the ball often. He fights hard in one on one situations, and was very successful yesterday. If I'm the QB, and he has one on one coverage, he has my attention. ◙ I wish I could give you more detail about the defense, but I'm only coming up with a few things. Dylan Meeks stood out on a few short yardage plays. I noticed Michael Scott with multiple successful stunt blitzes. Alvin was at corner, and playing well. ◙ Lots of area recruits there. Many from Canton McKinley. ◙ I'll be interested to read other valued ZipNation member's notes next week at the spring game. I will be out of town, so please post something, even if it's just one thing you noticed. If you question something you saw, post it, I'll try to get an answer if there is one. I was told there will be no score or stats at the spring game. I think you will be entertained by this team, because they seem to enjoy practicing with this staff. I'm thinking it will translate on the field this fall.
5 pointsHeight helps, but ... So does quickness. So does shooting. So does intelligence. So does desire. So does knowing how to play together. Has anyone seen the lineup that the NIT finalist not coached by Shaka Smart is putting on the floor? (http://www.lipscombsports.com/mbasketball/roster/?view=list) I'd take that team over any MAC team other than UB. Someone else mentioned Texas Tech, which is a great example of how "measurables" aren't necessarily determinative. (Given how well TTU played against Villanova last year and then how they've marched through this year's tournament, UB's loss to them doesn't seem so bad.)
5 pointsCan someone explain something to me? Texas Tech started a 6'8 center and ran a 8 man rotation. The tallest player they had coming off the bench was 6'5. Based on some comments I've seen on this board, I was under the impression that you can't win meaningful games unless you have multiple 6'11 bigs. How was Texas Tech not only able to beat Buffalo by 20, but also able to make it this far in the tournament with such a small lineup? Is it possible that there is more than 1 way to win a basketball game?
5 pointsMikal Dawson's Huntington Prep team beat Spire 74-71. He was the game MVP with 25-7-4 playing against high level future D1 talent. Hopefully he can give us some good minutes next year.
5 pointsA few points: 1) KD was successful at US and...people b!+ched...offense is too predictable...they don't play enough zone...they can't stop dribble penetration...they have no out of bounds plays...there are players of questionable character on the team and kids getting into trouble...the OOC schedule is weak...they can't win the big game...he can't win in the tournament...yada...yada...yada... 2) Groce came into nothing, the team improved in year two and...people b!+ch...players are transferring...the big men are offensively challenged...their shooting is awful...there was a fight between players...the OOC schedule is weak...yada...yada...yada... 3) People will b!+ch no matter what. 4) Groce is going nowhere. Love him or hate him the University of Akron does not have the financial resources to dispatch him.
5 pointsShhhh... Don't let facts get in the way of their misery. _______________________________________________________________ The Zips this past season were 8 deep. Even with the departures, I'm looking at a roster that's 9 deep and that doesn't include the incoming freshman or the 2 open spots. It's ridiculous to say there are only 2 DI players on the current roster, when the rag tag group of 8 were consistently competitive against teams like Clemson, Buffalo, and Nevada, and finished in the middle of the pack in the MAC, while blowing out the #2 team in the MAC (BUGS). Scoring is a fixable problem, and probably the best problem to have, especially for a rebuilding team. I'm going to keep pounding this point. We have the right system in place to be successful. We focus on the key fundamentals - defense, effort, rebounding, free throws - and have built that foundation. Dambrot's system was and still is entirely flawed. It ignores nearly every basic principal in the sport of basketball. This very board had people constantly talking about the lack of ball movement, defensive breakdowns, free throw shooting problems, etc. We eeked out a lot of close victories against sub-par MAC squads despite being more talented (usually). Those issues have carried over to Duquesne. Read their board; "will this team ever emphasize defense" and "free throws are an issue". I'd be curious to see the opinions of the Dambrot apologists when looking at the Duquesne roster. Is it full of so-called DI players? If so, what was the cause of the early 1st-round exit in the A10 tourney and not dominating/being more competitive in a weaker A10 Conference as a whole? In the first round game, they scored 86 points, shooting at a 47% clip. How can you lose a game when you make shots?! You don't play defense, give up 92(!) pts, and shoot 68% at the line. What's going to be easier to fix: having gym rats hit the gym and practice shooting (including free throws), or getting a team to buy into 40 minutes of tough-nosed, heady defense? My vote is the shooting, which again, gives me hope for this next season. Lastly, let's stop crucifying this team and Groce for a 40 pt. loss to Buffalo and 24 pt. loss to a motivated O-BooWho squad. Of the 16 losses we had, 11 were single-digit losses, and an additional 2 losses were closer than their final score (@ Buffalo and @ Toledo). That means there were 3 games we simply weren't competitive in. Heck of an accomplishment for a team with only 4 DI players at the time. I wonder if Arizona had the pitchforks out for Sean Miller for losing to Buffalo by 21 last year, or Boeheim for losing by 12 to Buffalo this year. Do BUGS and Miami want to fire their coaches for losing to a team with 4 DI players by 24 & 29 respectively? The Clown lost to a team with only 4 DI players by 19. We had 1 extreme off-night (O-BooWho) and one off-day that was aided by being inferior to one of the better teams in the entire country (Buffalo at The Q); clearly that's not the norm. So much good to focus on. The sky is not falling. In fact, I feel as if the ceiling is higher than ever before, considering our previous ceiling had a MAC Finals record similar to LeBron's Finals record (oh look, another similarity between Dambrot and LeBron, to add to the excuses and now neither of them making the postseason), and arguably 0 marquee wins (unless you include the few NIT wins against Houston, FSU, and Temple).
5 pointsE-Man leaving is an opportunity to upgrade
5 pointsI'm optimistic that with a full year under their belts and another full off-season to improve their craft, our offensive base will be much more solid. Throughout the season we saw growth tremendous growth from numerous players - Riak & Cheese were the two most notable - and I trust the individuals on the team will put the work in to improve for the betterment of the team as a whole. It needs to be noted the system Groce has implemented on offense and defense. They are very fundamental. They require personnel that will dedicate themselves to the fundamentals, something AAU has largely killed off. We have lots of movement now when executed properly, and that goes for both sides of the ball. Two factors have led to the exodus - players not buying into the system, and players simply not fitting in. It happens, and it has been magnified by the state of the program when Groce took over. All season I had next year and the year after next circled because those are the seasons that start to feature the core of Groce Ball with the majority being his personnel. Whatever we accomplished these first two seasons would be whatever, and I was simply hoping to see the basics implemented. I've seen that and way, way more. With the departure of Utomi, it accelerates the roster turnover to becoming mostly Groce guys. As I mentioned, a lot of the fundamentals in basketball have been killed off by AAU ball. It was very encouraging to see so many guys this year buy into those fundamentals again, especially on defense. Seeing that gives me a lot of hope this off-season will yield big improvements all the way around. Also, are we forgetting the MAC is about to potentially enter the stage it was at when Dambrot took over? It depends on what Buffalo does; otherwise, it's completely up for grabs. Fret not. Go Zips!
4 pointsI'll add a few notes. • The sophomore running back Brandon Lee is fun to watch. I'm guessing he is hard for the defense to find behind the line at 5'6. He seems to go hard at every drill. • Easy to forget, because fans are used to it, but Alvin Davis was noticeable during live action having at least one interception. Jalen Hooks also had a nice pick. • One of the most unique drills of the day had coach Arth with boxing gloves trying to punch out the ball from receivers and running backs. Another coach had a baseball bat with a head cover taped to it doing the same. • After practice Josh Ward told me that this team is really coming together, he said the team is night and day from where they were in the spring. • I was told by a senior lineman that the run game has many more plays in it this year, and he thinks fans will notice. Kato has the ability to call audibles at the line, and has said to be doing a nice job of it. The lineman also commented that fans will notice the offense huddling up this year. • John Lako dropped deep in zone coverage to tip a well thrown pass by Kato. • In a very limited viewing of Peter Hayes-Patrick, he grabbed my attention. He looked to have moves, power, and an attitude with the football in his hands. • I'll second CK's comments on Nate, he looked like a legit number one out there. • Michiah Burton (pronounced ma-KAI-ah) was involved in the run game, he was also pointed out by an upperclassman as one of the freshman that stood out to him.
4 pointsI think if Tree didn't get himself into trouble he could have been the best Zip I've seen since getting to campus in 07
4 pointsI see Zeke is no longer a 7 footer!!! https://www.thenighthawks.ca/player2fiba?playerid=1174497
4 pointsWe were in those games in large part because Riak was the leader and anchor of a top 25 defense. He's also as I understand it set to be a senior with Reece and Sayles both being juniors. You're right that bigs take some time to develop that's why we need at least one this class that way they have a year to develop behind Reece and Sayles.
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4 pointsLetter of Intent "Insider tip: You can sign a National Letter Intent after the last signing period ends, but it is rare that there will be any roster spots left."
4 pointsThis post is highly inflammatory. There is no way I would ever wear purple slippers. Gotta go, I need to yell at the neighbors kids to keep off my lawn.
4 pointsBob has been officially hired by Chris Sabo as part of his recruiting staff.
4 pointsCouldn't agree more with GJ. I left the Akron area in 1989 and love living in Columbus, but no one here has a clue about the Zips. They think we are lucky to be in the MAC and are like a YSU w/o the winning football tradition. They know nothing of Soccer, Basketball, W. Swimming or Track and Field. Most think we have a Cleveland State-type campus = no grass or trees. The news on Akron is mostly negative, that is, losing teams, financial crisis, rust belt economy, axed programs, poor leadership (Scarborough). We would do well to recruit this area. The population base will soon be the biggest in the state and the athletic programs are outstanding, like NE Ohio in the 70's and 80's. We will never, ever pass OSU, but we can build a better rep by getting athletes to go to Akron and have them play on winning teams like Will Trapp, Abdul Salaam, Christie Smith and many more, all from Columbus.
4 pointsI thought we could compete for a MAC title next year had Utomi returned. Watching Cheese and LCJ progress along with knowing we'd be adding Williams gave me hope we could make strides to improving our offense enough to win in a very weakened MAC. We already had the best defense in the MAC. Fast forward to now and I don't see a real plan. We have 4 graduating seniors on next years team and an additional 5 the year after. The goal should have been to try to win this upcoming season while the MAC is down and before he have to rebuild. Instead of going out and adding a grad transfer that could help replace Utomi's production, our prized off-season acquisition can't even play this season and we now have to spend 2 years worth of scholarships to get 1 year of eligibility. Looking at the scholarship chart @Illini Zip kindly tracks I just don't see where in the next 4 years that we'll be a serious contender for a MAC title. I'm expecting us to hover around mediocrity. I'm not ready to call for Groce head, but I'm certainly losing faith in him.
4 pointsIt is so hard to separate the good news from the bad news in Iowa City. For the record, Dailey is a very good player. Very underutilized in Iowa City, partly because Mad Fran would try to use 10-man rotations. I don't think he ever got a fair shot. He doesn't seem like a disgruntled kid, even though he has good reasons to be. He is very articulate and thoughtful. I think he will bring maturity, not baggage.
4 pointsKimani Binder has been offered a scholly to Akron Juco transfer 6'3 180# 2 star SG prospect From Orlando FL
4 pointsI like E-Man, but it's probably for the best. We didn't need to have 3 offensively deficient centers on our roster.
4 pointsYou might want to look at how many players have transferred out of Duquesne since KD got there. Nature of the beast in a transition period. KD left on his own, was the highest paid coach in the MAC, and might as well have had a lifetime contract. Enough with acting like it was Williams' fault.


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Justice Department has options to crack down, but may galvanize the push for even wider legalization
In statements that were perhaps inevitable but nonetheless surprising to the cannabis industry, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer on February 23, 2017, provided the first official comments on how the Trump administration may address recreational marijuana.
Responding to a question from an Arkansas reporter regarding medical marijuana, Spicer indicated that the Trump administration sees "a big difference" between medical and recreational marijuana, stating that federal law needs to be followed "when it comes to recreational marijuana and other drugs of that nature."
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The University of Washington School of Law's Cannabis Law and Policy Project hosted its first annual conference on Washington state marijuana policy on June 14, 2016.
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- Increase in tourism benefits hospitality and tourism industry. Holmes noted the significant increase in tourism to Seattle since legalization and how much it benefits hotels, restaurants, and the tourism industry generally. According to the City Attorney, the increase in tourism has created a need for marijuana lounges, since state law prohibits public consumption of cannabis.
The afternoon sessions featured cannabis producers, processors and retailers explaining the intricacies of their compliance with both state and federal law. Ian Eisenberg, owner of Uncle Ike's Pot Shop, made a pitch for legalization, which he and the other retailers on the panel agreed limits underage access to cannabis – since legal stores turn away customers under 21.
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[dropcap1]Y[/dropcap1]ou know you want to lose weight but when you are so busy running from home to work and back, how do you do it? Is it even possible with so much going on? You can lose weight while keeping a busy schedule but it does require extra planning and foresight. The most part to manage is fitting exercise into the day but with just a few small changes it can be done. Losing weight on a busy schedule does not have to may you even busier.
How you can start losing weight on a busy schedule
You should start by thinking about how much weight you want to lose. Many people expect to start a program and drop pounds almost immediately, and then become discouraged when it doesn't happen. If you have more than five to ten pounds to lose be prepared to spend six months or longer working toward your ultimate goal. Even if you do only need to lose five pounds, you have to still allow more than a few weeks to see it disappear. As it has been said so generally, the last five pounds is often the most difficult to lose, but with patience, a good diet, and plenty of aerobic exercise, it can be done.
The most successful dieters all have some characteristics in common. First, they all include a regular exercise in their schedules, regardless of how busy the day may be. Exercise is necessary to burn calories and fat, and one dash up the stairs isn't going to do it. For maximum fat burn you have to exercise a minimum of 45 minutes per day and more might be excellent. Before you panic, the 45 minutes does not have to be all at once. Research has shown that short, intense bursts of exercise can be just as effective as one long workout, so all you need to do is fit in several short segments of exercise throughout your day. Try walking around your office's block or parking lot during your lunch break or walking up four flights of stairs to your office rather than taking the elevator. If you're some of the fortunate employees whose companies give fitness facilities on site, make the most of it. Either arrive early to workout, shower and change before work, or hang around afterward to get in your exercise. Company fitness facilities are absolutely wonderful since most include not only workout machines but saunas, fully equipped locker rooms, and even the occasional swimming pool.
Other ways to get your 45 minutes of fat-burning exercise in is to purchase a few fitness items to keep in your office and use several times daily. Good choices for office fitness equipment include hand weights (which often come with their own storage rack), resistance bands, and yoga mats. You may want to consider a jump rope but obviously bring a change of clothing since it can be rather too intense for the office. Set your computer to give an alarm four times throughout the day to remind you to get up andexercise. Even just ten minutes of weight lifting or resistance training four times throughout the day adds up to forty minutes! That's fantastic!
You will probably find it easiest to do your aerobic exercise outside of the office. If your schedule permits you to attend gym classes several times during the week, take a high intensity class that's keeps your heart pumping for thirty minutes or longer. Another excellent option is to swim. Swimming is some of the most powerful exercises for shaping the body fast. Since the body is supported by water, your muscles receive a better workout since they must propel you through the water. Swim for 45 minutes three to four times a week and you will see results within three weeks. For those who can't get to the gym or a pool, go for a run or fast power-walk on your street. Incorporate arm movements into your walk to boost your heart rate and burn more calories. Also check your local video store for fitness videos that you will do in the privacy of your own home. There are many great videos that work your body just as much as a challenging gym class and you don't have to worry about anyone staring at the sweat dripping down your back and face. Maintain a regular exercise schedule of 45 minutes of aerobic exercise three or four times per week in addition to strength training and you will notice a change in your body very rapidly.
In terms of diet, the change that most busy workers need to make is to avoid fast foods. Double cheeseburgers, fries and milkshakes are all heavily laden with fat, calories, and sodium – three things that will slow your weight loss effort down fast. Instead, eat a diet that is balanced and nutritious with a minimum of saturated fat, simple sugars and sodium. One easy way to make a diet change is to eat only organic. There are thousands of delicious organic options available and an organic-only diet naturally delivers you from the vast majority of fatty junk foods. Add plenty of vegetables and salads to your menu as well as regular protein for a giant boost to your weight loss program.
While losing weight on a busy schedule is difficult, it is by no means impossible. Exercise regularly, eat healthy and you will see the pounds melt away.
6 small meals per day – breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner and snack
- Always eat the colored foods: orange, green, red …
- Stay away from white foods, eat them last: pasta, bread, etc …
- Eat: veggies, low cal fruits, protein, small nutritional grains.
- Multiply your height in inches by 35, that is your maximum caloric intake when
- NOT dieting. To lose weight, caloric intake must be no more than 1500-2000 per day (explained in next page) and Body Mass Index (BMI) goal to be 20-24.5 (explained in page 3).
Allowed Foods:
Brown rice (sometimes white), Carrots, Peaches
Sweet potato, Lettuce, Pears
Chicken, Spinach, Pineapple
Asparagus, Squash, Prunes
Beets, Apricots, Juices of above fruits
Chard, Cranberries
Vegetables should be eaten raw or steamed. Chicken can be baked, broiled or
boiled. See Optimal Diet below.
Take vitamins 30 minutes before meal. Take 2 caps of Weight-Less & 1 cap of
Conjugated Linoleic Acid two times a day with meals. (total 6 pills a day) Do this
for 2 weeks so your body can get adjusted to the vitamins. After day 14 you can
add another capsule of Weight-Less with each intake. (total 8 pills a day).
Caloric Intake:
• Women: 1700-2000 Kcal/day
• Men: 2500-3000 Kcal/day
• Children: 1000-1700 Kcal/day
⎯ Age 1-3: 1000
⎯ Age 3-6: 1300
⎯ Age 6-12: 1700
∗For weight loss needs to be 1500- 2000 Kcal/day (calculate from previous page)
General Principles
• Protein: Best sources are lean meat, fish or combining vegetable proteins such as rice and beans.
• Carbohydrates: Avoid simple sugars (found in processed foods – chips, cupcakes and doughnuts, etc.) and refined carbohydrates such as white flour. Choose complex carbohydrates such as whole grains and fresh fruits and vegetables.
Prescription for Nutritional Healing by Balch & Balch
• Protein 50 g
• Carbohydrates 60% calories
• Fat 20-25 % calories
• Water eight 8 oz. glasses – KEY
General Principles
• Fats: Avoid saturated fats; choose unsaturated essential fatty acids like EPA fish oils or flax seed oil. Avoid trans-fatty acids (comparable to saturated fats).
• Water: Avoid chlorinated water.
• Salt: Avoid added salt found in many canned foods.
Shelf Life
• Unfortunately things with a long shelf life are probably not as good for you as things that spoil.
• Fresh foods are better. Fewer preservatives which increases fat.
BIG 3 for Weight Loss
R – Rest
E – Exercise
D – Diet
Treatment of Obesity
• Should be considered similar to any chronic disease process
• Treatment requires long term dietary and lifestyle modifications
• Focus on healthy lifestyle changes rather than weight loss
• Stimulate the patients insulin and increase the BMR
Sound Weight Loss Diet
• Should reshape food habits
• Must contain common foods that are easily accessible
• Should emphasize proper sleep and stress reduction
• Should meet nutritional needs
Sound Weight Loss Diet
• 98% of all weight lost on commercial diets is regained within 3 years
• Must include increased physical activity
• Psychological components
• Slow and steady weight loss rather than extreme weight loss
• Minimize hunger and fatigue
Body Mass Index (Measure of Fatness)
• Calculate your BMI & caloric intake to track your weight loss
• Score under 18.5 is underweight
• Score under 25-29.9 is overweight
• Score of 30 is obesity
• Multiply your weight (lbs.) by 704.5
• Multiply your height by your height (inches)
• Divide the first result by the second
Is butter better than margarine?
Recent studies on the potential cholesterol-raising effects of trans fatty acids have raised public concern about the use of margarine and whether other options, including butter, might be a better choice. Some stick margarines contribute more trans fatty acids than unhydrogenated oils or other fats
AHA Recommendation
Because butter is rich in both saturated fat and cholesterol, it's potentially a highly atherogenic food (a food that causes the arteries to be blocked). Most margarine is made from vegetable fat and provides no dietary cholesterol. The more liquid the margarine, ie., tub or liquid forms, the less hydrogenated it is and the less trans fatty acids it contains. On the basis of current data, the American Heart Association recommends that consumers follow these tips:
• Use naturally occurring, unhydrogenated oil such as canola or olive oil (extra virgin oil is the best!) when possible
• Use margarine as a substitute for butter, and choose soft margarines (liquid or tub varieties) over harder, stick forms. Shop for margarine with no more than 2 grams of saturated fat per tablespoon and with liquid vegetable oil as the first ingredient.
• French fries, donuts, cookies and crackers are examples of foods that are high in trans fatty acids.
The American Heart Association's Nutrition Committee strongly advises that healthy Americans over age 2 limit their intake of saturated fat to 7-10 percent of total calories and their total fat intake to no more than 30 percent of total calories. If people limit their daily intake of fats and oils to about 5-8 teaspoons, they aren't likely to get an excess of trans fatty acids.
Using Nutrition to Build Health
Our health depends in large part on what we do and do not eat. A nurturing diet of whole foods is delicious, energizing and aesthetically pleasing and a balanced meal says "yes" to our bodies, ourselves and our future. Keep foods as natural as possible. Choose foods that are less refined, less processed and lightly cooked. Fresh food is best, but if this isn't available, frozen is better than canned. When using prepared foods, read labels – many processed foods are loaded with harmful ingredients. This is the only body you have. If the ingredients look like something you should put in your car or use in chemistry lab, they probably aren't going to help you build good health.
1. Eat three meals a day, each containing unrefined complex carbohydrates,
protein and fruits or vegetables.
• Unrefined complex carbohydrates: whole grains, crackers, cereals (hot or
cold), cooked whole grains, while or sweet potatoes, winter squash, dried
beans or peas and starchy vegetables, such as corn or peas.
• Protein: dried beans or peas (combine with grains), soy products such as
tofu or tempeh seeds (sunflower, sesame, pumpkin), low fat dairy
products, lean meat, poultry and fish.
• Vegetables and fruits: aim for a total of five servings a day. Veggies – at
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salad containing dark leaf greens (spinach, leaf or Romaine lettuces) and
one serving of cooked veggies high in beta-carotene (dark green or
orange color). Dark green cabbage family veggies (broccoli, kale, collars,
etc.) are also high in calcium, iron and other beneficial nutrients. If you
can't get a salad, eat raw veggies sticks, such as carrots and peppers.
Fruits – use fresh fruit for desserts and snacks.
2. Use healthy snack foods, such as whole grain crackers or pretzels,
popcorn (without commercial seasoning), raw veggie sticks, fresh fruit,
unsalted nuts, seeds and dried fruits. Experiment with high protein
between meal snacks.
3. Eat foods high in calcium. This is especially important for woman – strong
bones built in your teens and twenties will last a lifetime. Dairy products,
dark leafy greens (especially those in the cabbage family), tofu and tahini
(sesame butter) are high in calcium. We need about 1000mg of calcium a
day, three or four servings of high calcium foods. If you aren't getting
enough calcium, consider a supplement of two parts calcium to one part
magnesium. Supplement about 600mg of calcium while still eating two
servings of high calcium food a day.
4. Use mono-saturated oils in your diet (olive or canola). We know that olive
oil is especially healthful. Also make sure your diet contains omage-6 fatty
acids. Avoid hydrogenated, deep fried and tropical oils. Hydrogenated oils
in margarine elevate cholesterol levels as much as saturated fat. Oils used
in deep frying are carcinogenic.
5. Avoid excessive use of high fat dairy products and red meats. These
foods are often better sources of saturated fat than protein or calcium.
High consumption of saturated fats is linked to heart disease, high blood
pressure and some types of cancer.
6. Drink at least 8 cups of fluids a day and more in hot weather or when
working out. Water is the best. Your urine should be pale yellow.
7. Limit refined carbohydrates, such as sugar, honey, maple syrup and corn
sweeteners. These sugars provide lots of calories and blood sugar stress
with few nutrients. Limit desserts to one serving a day. Soft drinks contain
about one teaspoon of sugar per ounce, so they are a dessert. Many fruit
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Bogan (BHS) Class of 1969 Alumni List
Help us Update the Bogan 1969 Class List by adding any names missing from the list below:
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1969 Class List
- Karen Abbott
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The most popular movie of 1969 was Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid which has grossed over $102,308,900 since its release. The TV series Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In was the most popular show of 1969.
Hit Songs From 1969
Mr. Sun, Mr. MoonPaul Revere and The Raiders
Crystal Blue PersuasionTommy James and The Shondells
My Cherie AmourStevie Wonder
Oh Happy DayEdwin Hawkins Singers
What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)Jr. Walker and The All Stars
Sugar, SugarArchies
Hang 'Em HighBooker T and The MG's
Get BackBeatles
Twenty-five MilesEdwin Starr
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This is truly an outstanding tiffany stone. The designer cut resembles amethyst but is not as translucent. Bands of purple and white weave across the stone at a diagonal and form a subtle pattern. I've border wrapped it in 14K gold-filled wire and added my signature swirls and curls topper. I hope you like it.
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The pendant measures 1 1/2 inches from bottom of stone to top. Add another 1/2 inch for the bail. The pendant is 7/8" wide and nice for anyone who likes a more delicate look.
Note: Utah opal tiffany stone is one of the most beautiful and unusual stones in the world, and one of the most scarce. This stone comes only from one very small area in the Western deserts of Utah, the Brush Wellman beryllium mine. The area is not open to the public for collecting and very little of this material sees anything other than the ore crusher which extracts a very small percentage of beryllium to use in missile nose cones. Tiffany stone, sometimes called Bertrandite, purple opal or ice cream opalite, is composed of predominantly Opalized fluorite (blues, purples and whites), often with many other minerals such as agate, dolomite, rhodonite, manganese oxide and beryllium. It often has a "crackled" appearance.Because of its scarcity, tiffany stone is extremely expensive as well as rare.
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9/11: Divine Mercy and Grieving
It is precisely in the example of 9/11 that the concept of mercy can be understood. Mercy is the ability to forgive the most grievous acts.
When One Takes One's Own Life
If we can affirm love and the mercy of God right here and now, we'll know how to view the act of suicide.
'But Who Do You Say I Am' (Mt. 16:13)
Now that we know how Our Lord is patiently waiting, we can ceaselessly pray to the Holy Spirit, as St. Faustina did.
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How many people have we failed to appreciate? How many people in our lives do we regard as simply flawed?
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Perhaps the Lord wants us all to learn a new, spiritual language — the language of love and mercy.
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Councillors are being asked to review the controversial ferry ticket machines at Windermere.
The machines, installed in June 2016, were described as going to "improve efficiency" and "benefit all ferry users", but locals and visitors have complained, saying the system is a struggle to use.
Windermere Councillor, Ben Berry will submit a motion to Cumbria County Council to review the ticket machines.
Ferry users currently have to buy tickets and have them checked prior to boarding, which they say makes the ferry's varying departure times unreliable.
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INSTANT messaging programs, like Skype. Most university rooms are wired for Internet access. Online chatting is a cost-effective way of keeping in touch.
International calling cards. The cards you can get overseas are usually cheaper.
Web cameras. They will allow you to see your family as you talk. Available from electronic stores. Prices range from $65 to $129. Letters.
JET lag. Follow the normal eating and sleeping patterns of your new time zone and refrain from taking naps. Exposure to sunlight helps to reset your body clock.
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Press release • Nov 30, 2006 23:00 GMT
Virgin Trains is ready to act on findings of the Eddington Transport Study report published today as it completes plans to increase capacity to meet growing demand for its West Coast services during the coming decade.
Publication of the study's findings comes as Virgin Trains is preparing major changes to cope with unprecedented growth levels on each of its two franchises, Virgin West Coast and Virgin CrossCountry.
From the end of 2008 Virgin Trains will be running 32 percent more train services on West Coast, providing ten million extra seats every year. The number of Sunday services will double to cope with booming demand and weekday frequencies will be improved from two to three trains an hour between London, Birmingham and Manchester, and hourly services will run between London and Glasgow.
Also, advanced discussions are under way with the Department for Transport to add two more coaches to each of the 53 nine-coach Pendolino trains, and with Network Rail to increase speeds to 135 mph over sections of the West Coast Main Line now being further improved.
Publication of the Eddington Study, to which Virgin Trains contributed evidence, follows the recent National Audit Office report on the West Coast Main Line modernisation. This praised Virgin Trains' achievement of a 20 percent increase in West Coast passenger journeys during the past year – four percent more than expected.
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Since introduction of the Red Revolution 125 mph timetable in 2004, passenger journeys between Manchester and London have increased by 50 percent, partly at the expense of domestic air travel which continues to decline on the route.
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The Runes is an ancient form of divination. The earliest mentioning of the Runes is from the medieval book called the 'Poetic Edda' written in the 1270s. The elder futhark is considered to be the oldest version of the Runes and was the written and symbolic art form between the 2nd and 8th centuries. The Elder Futhark consists of 24 letters which are divided into 3 equal rows called aetts. The first aett represents life cycle, the second aett represents outside influences and the third aett represents internal influences. Each letter holds much energy and can be used for magic. The letters can also be combined together in what is called rune binding for magical purposes. Runes can be carved onto rocks, bones, crystals, clay and wood. Runes can be cast and read by looking at how the symbols make patterns with the other runes. It is also common to cast Runes on diagrams (also called Rune cloths).
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The runes are powerful, magical and wise. They will speak to you exactly at the level where you are at and at the same time challenge you to evolve further. Some rune sites will warn you against a dark side of the runes, and that they can turn against you if you are not careful. I think the darkness in the runes reflects on a darkness in the person or in a situation. The runes are are not turning against you, but simply showing you what is hidden so that light can shine on it. The runes will tell you that what is hurting you now, can quickly and effortlessly pass. I do all my work through the Creator of All that is, Source. In this energy, we are all equal with all that is and there is no good or bad, simply things just are. The runes will connect you with your destiny. I like to say, let go of your fate and claim your destiny.