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Merger of campaigns and PR teams will see the formation of new department reporting to trading director Scott Hooton
Phones 4U has announced it will merge its campaign teams with its PR section to create a new trade marketing department.
The new team will report directly to Phones 4U trading director Scott Hooton.
The move is designed to keep the company abreast of the constantly evolving mobile sector, according to Phones 4U CEO Phil Dobson.
Dobson said the company's marketing department will now consist of brand positioning and communications and customer insight, which will report directly into a new strategy director who will be recruited in due course.
The trading team will continue to be responsible for determining the timing, purpose and weight of all above the line marketing campaigns.
"This merger will ensure that we are structured in the most effective way to co-ordinate and control the entire campaign for each of our products, allowing us to successfully fulfil our promise to manufacturers to create the best product launch across all channels and all customer touch points both in retail and online," Dobson said.
Meanwhile Phones 4U marketing director Russell Braterman announced he would leave the company to take up a position with the Vodafone Group's marketing department after two years in the role.
Braterman will stay on at Phones 4U to complete the creation and planning of the company's Q4 marketing campaign.
"We would like to wish him all the very best for the future," Dobson said.


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The Curran has been a monumental theater for premiering new theater productions that have taken over Broadway on many occasions. In fact, did you know the first production of WICKED was performed at the Curran in 2003?
Now, after a beautiful building renovation (trust us, it's incredible!), the company is getting ready to present a laugh-out-loud world premiere musical called Head Over Heels featuring a top-notch cast, crew, and creators.
The musical was based on a long-form poem/play by Sir Philip Sidney called 'The Arcadia' in the 16th century. However, this rendition exists in a fantasy time period where you'll see themes from the past and present making it feel rather current.
The story follows a royal family that must prevent an oracle's prophecy of doom and it's all set to the tunes of the 1980's all-female rock band, The Go-Go's.
In between rehearsals and costume fittings, we were lucky enough to grab some time with the amazing Jeremy Kushnier. You might know him from his show-stopping performances in Footloose (as the original Ren!), Rent (as Roger) Jersey Boys (as Tommy DeVito) or maybe by his catchy solos in Jesus Christ Superstar (as James the Lesser, Priest).
In Head Over Heels, he will be taking on the role of Basilius, the King of Arcadia who must protect his land and kingdom after receiving some threatening news from an Oracle about his land. Scroll below to find out why he is excited about this world premiere and how this is unique from the other productions that he has performed in.
Addict Insider: The Oracle is played by PEPPERMINT, the first trans woman to originate a principal role on Broadway – EVER!
Can you tell us about your character, King Basilius?
King Basilius is definitely a fun character to play. As the story picks up, he has been in his position of rank for some time and at one point he probably had a great drive as a leader. But now, he's sort of relaxed and in the trappings of what it means to be a King. Let's just say, he's not really being the best that he could be. In a lot of ways, he's kind of like your quintessential white guy driving down the highway who refuses to ask for directions or help. He has the best intentions but we know what they say about those problems. He definitely has room for improvement and hopefully, by the end you see him veering towards that.
I also have an AMAZING costume costumes (created by Arianne Phillips, see some her sketches above!)! Although they are sometimes quite heavy, they are gorgeous. I can't wait for people to see them! Their minds are going to be blown. You honestly could do a full Vogue photo shoot just on the costumes…
What drew you to being a part of Head Over Heels?
It's so exciting to be a part of a new work and getting the chance to work with Michael Mayer (best known for his creation of Spring Awakening, American Idiot, and Hedwig and the Angry Inch) This group is truly a dream team.
The cast is so tremendous and everyone comes from all different walks of life which makes it fun. They've really become like a wonderful jewel box of a family to me. And the dancers and ensembles are some of the strongest that I've EVER worked with. It's so much fun coming into the theater every day to work with them.
Can you tell us more about the music?
When I first read the breakdown of this musical, I was thinking "how is this going to work; mixing Go-Go's music with this Shakesperian style dialog?" But amazingly enough, it works perfectly! They've masterfully woven their music into this story seamlessly. In case you aren't familiar with the Go-Go's, they were an all-female rock band from the 80's that wrote/produced their own music, played their own instruments and were one of the first groups to break gender barriers in the rock 'n roll space.
This story deals with a lot of things that we're dealing with our society today; social politics, sexual politics and sexual identity.The heart of the Go-Go's really lends itself to the themes of this show. And I feel like the Go-Go's were far ahead of their time for some of these things.
What is your favorite part of the musical?
There are a lot of favorites but one of my top highlights is the dancing that the ensemble does in between numbers. It's incredible! I also love the music. As a child of the 80's, I grew up with the music of the Go-Go's and they were definitely part of my life/movie soundtrack.
However, there is a song that I had never heard of before by them called 'This Old Feeling'. Our Music Supervisor, Tom Kit (who also wrote Next to Normal ), had the genius idea to turn into a type of "waltzy rock song" and it's one of my favorite songs to sing! It's a duet with Rachel York (the Queen) and it's SO fun!
How is this production unique and different from the other productions that you've done in the past?
I've got a real love for Shakespear. To get to do a blank verse on stage is so fun and exciting! Of course, it's not Shakespear but James Magruder (the musical's Adapter and Writer) has done an amazing job of giving us a lot of beautiful verses. And that for me is the most fun. It's definitely something that people haven't seen me do before. The music is right in my wheelhouse, being sung in rock 'n roll, but getting to see this Shakesperian King come out of me is something I most excited about doing.
The logo of the musical is perfect because Head Over Heels is really turning this genre on its head (like the upside-down crown) and there's this giant beating heart that's within the storyline that will definitely make you cry at the end. It's just so good!
What's next for you on the horizon?
After this fun of performances in San Francisco, we're headed to New York to perform Head Over Heels on Broadway! We're all hoping that we are there for awhile and have very high hopes that it will.
I've also been working on our first feature film with my brother called 'The Idea of Manhood' that's hitting the festival circuit now! He's also written a play that I'm directing and working on, so there's a lot of fun projects that I'm working on.
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"CAO Concert was inspired by the brand's roots in Nashville," commented Ed McKenna, CAO's senior brand manager. "When listening to music at a concert, or even in your own backyard, it's a great time to sit back, enjoy a great cigar, and enjoy the people you're with. That's what Concert is about." The four-cigar collection is firmly planted in the full-medium-bodied range, with great harmony of flavor among the tobaccos. CAO's Rick Rodriguez created the blend which features a special combination of four different Nicaraguan and Honduran fillers, not previously used in any other General Cigar offering. Wrapped with a lustrous Ecuadorian Habano Rosado and bound with CT Broadleaf, CAO Concert begins with a kick of pepper, mellows with hints of subtle sweetness and comes to a full-flavored finish.
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Freaky Deaky: Where Things Get Weird, But That's Okay
Photos By Da Black Swan
Halloween has come and gone, but the energy of Freak Deaky lingers following the first year of their expanded three day event. In past years, music fans would pack the Aragon Ballroom in Halloween costumes to enjoy a full evening of debauchery, a transition from summer festival season, to a life of seeing indoor performances for the next 8 months or so. This year React Presents revamped the Freaky Deaky brand by moving the event to Toyota Park in Bridgeview on Chicago's southwest side, and adding two additional days to the fun. A bold move during a notoriously cold and rainy time of year in Chicago, but aside from some daytime rain on Saturday, concert goers lucked out!
There are certain things you can expect at a festival in Chicago. Rain and mud generally, long lines for everything, and a the need to navigate several city blocks multiple times to get to the stages you want to be at. Freaky Deaky managed to make good on all of these issues by setting up three tents in the parking lot of Toyota Park and surround them with carnival rides and good eats including Harold's and Cheesies, a couple of my personal favorites. All three stages were located right next to each other, but as a result of the tents and each stage facing the same direction, there was very little acoustic crossover. Different, but effective.
All three stages had someone performing at all times, creating some scheduling conundrums, but if you followed my schedule I outlined prior to the event, you should have been in pretty good shape. While I'm not the biggest fan of the contemporary "DJ", I did manage to catch a couple good sets from Batman aka A-Trak and Carnage to close out the weekend. Other highlights from the weekend include a Friday night performance by 2 Chainz playing ALL the hits, a solid introduction to up and comer from the DMV Goldlink, and hometown favorite Vic Mensa, both on Sunday. Unfortunately the rain kept me away from the party on Saturday and caused me to miss Riff Raff and Joey Bada$$ among others, but I'm just not about that life anymore. If you're a fan of hip hop and electronic music, Freaky Deaky was for you! If not, there was plenty of good people watching opportunities. I could have honestly sat on a bench and just watched Freaky Deaky go down and would have likely been just as satisfied.
If you missed this year, I encourage you to check out some photos from the event above courtesy of Da Black Swan and reserve 2016's Halloween plans until you get to see next year's Freaky Deaky line-up. If you don't want to wait until next year, check out React's NYE event featuring Skrillex, Chance The Rapper, Run The Jewels and more. Get all the details at our Events page, and be on the lookout for some chances to win some free passes. Like the relatively mild winter, Chicago festival season continues. Embrace it.


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Trip Rewards Youth Leadership; Packs in Co-Op Education and Fun
– By #South Dakota Farmer Union
By Toby Kane, for South Dakota Farmers Union
In this day of social media and the digital world, a lot can happen in a day.
But for three days, July 6-8, 18 juniors and seniors from across South Dakota learned countless real-world things about cooperatives. The Minnesota trip rewarded their completion of three years of leadership activities through South Dakota Farmers Union.
South Dakota Farmers Union Education Director Rachel Haigh-Blume says, "It's important for them to see how cooperatives work in urban environments and get new ideas. Seeing different types of cooperatives first hand really open their minds."
One such cooperative was a housing initiative started by students at the University of Minnesota. The trip also included stops at an organic food cooperative, CHS Inc. and REI consumer cooperative, where students had the opportunity to ask questions, get professional and internship advice, and see each in action.
Justin Goetz, a 16-year-old junior from Selby, says, "I learned a lot from touring all the different types of co-ops out there. I especially loved learning more about CHS. It really opened my eyes to how much more goes into farming then just what the farmer does."
"The whole experience has helped me as a leader and how I can really help with the cooperatives in my own community," says junior Bree Weidenbach, a 17-year-old from Canistota. "I can teach others in my school and help them understand the benefits and join up."
To emphasize the importance of the trip, Haigh-Blume adds, "When farming in hard times, it's good for the kids to know there are other business models out there, like a cooperative to help keep small towns alive.as well as have a little fun."
Goetz agrees, "Going to the Twins game and getting behind the scenes was not only an amazing experience but also a learning venture too."
Youth who attended three-year cooperative education trip to Minneapolis include: back row, left to right: Megan Hanson, Britton; Karly Schaunaman, Aberdeen; Abby Dethlefsen, Stickney; Brenna Johnson, Groton; Haley Keizer, Plankinton; Jennifer Hanson, Britton; Caleb Nugteren, Canistota; Hannah Sumption, Frederick; Bree Weidenbach, Canistota; Jim Brockel, Shadehill; Nick Snedeker, Woonsocket; Skylar Cox, Frederick; Justin Goetz, Herreid; Dalton Gerlach, Stickney; and Joseph Nugteren, Canistota. Front row, left to right: Marissa Holinka, Watertown; Cassidy Keller, Cansitota; and Katherine Oberembt, Ethan.
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Summary: A new take on the story of the Monkey King, Pigsy, Sandy and Tripitaka the monk, on their journey to restore the world.
I remember hearing about this show because of whitewashing rumors. This show is based on Chinese legend "The Monkey King" and people seemed to be upset that the main cast were white actors. When I looked at the promo picture they displayed, I was kind of confused because everyone is a person of color minus the woman on the far right. I recognized the actor playing the Monkey King from Mako Mermaids and I remember he's Australian-Thai. The other two actors look like POCs as well, so I was confused but I clicked off and didn't think about it again.
When it was finally put on Netflix, I noticed it, and saw Chai Hansen's face and I went "Oh yeah, it's that show… sure." So while at work, I decided to watch it on my break and I have to say I loved it. I literally finished it in a day. Then I watched it again in a day and a half. I love this show and I hope they get a season two because I'm not playing games with Netflix.
Don't cancel this show.
Cast and Characters. There isn't a character in the show, regular or guest appearance that I didn't like. I liked everyone. Everyone is written differently, they stand out from each other, and I think all of the actors (everyone is not always consistently good) do a good job for a majority of the show.
Chai Hansen as Monkey.
Monkey is a brash, childish and kind of arrogant young man. Not sure what his age is, I would assume somewhere in his 20s but in human years since he's a God. He was supposed to be something great 500 years ago, but because the alleged crime he committed, he was seen as a traitor and thief and later sentenced to spend eternity in a rock. When Monkey was released, he lived on fanfare and there's obviously much for him to learn but he doesn't shy away from learning something. I mean, it might take a moment, but he won't shy away. He's always up for a fight, and he has no problem speaking his mind, he's uncensored. I usually love characters like him, he's kind of rude and arrogant but he's sweet at the best of times. He's also a source for a lot of humor in the show. I think Chai Hansen was a great choice for the character, his comedic timing was on point. He was charismatic, handsome in the role, and it's easy to tell he enjoyed playing Monkey. He had great chemistry with Luciane Buchanan, which might mean something down the line, who knows, I won't mind either way, but the chemistry is there if it does. His emotional moments were strong, and I can't wait to see more into his back story. Also, the snarl lol, his snarl was great. He reminds me a lot of Inuyasha and I love that character so Monkey was easy to love.
Luciane Buchanan as Tripitaka.
We don't know her real name. She is a young woman, I'm assuming about 18, who was left as a baby at a… school? I don't know lol, but she's been learning from The Scholar, until a demon comes on night, takes the Monkey King's crown and kills everyone, including the real Tripitaka. So, when she finds the demon, after running to the nearby town, she steals the crown and releases the Monkey King. In order to escape the town after the demon causes ruckus, she receives help from a monastery. So, they help her pose as a monk, so she's not only pretending to be a boy monk, she wasn't named Tripitaka, she took it on herself in order to keep Monkey from leaving and preventing her from fulfilling the quest that Tripitaka is supposed to complete. I like her. I wasn't sure at first because the first episode, her acting is a little meh, but as the show goes on, she gets better, she fills her role better and I definitely ended up liking her in the end. She's like a mixture of Katara and Kagome, which I mean, they are kind of the same character lol. I love that she just takes on the mantle to get the job done, she's headstrong, stubborn but also kind and tries to see the good in people… tries. The way she cares about her friends is sweet. She has no idea who her parents are, all she has is a letter from her mother, so there is an episode where she goes to find her old village and we learn a lot about her and she has to learn a lot. She definitely has a great arc throughout the show. I've never seen or heard of Luciane Buchanan before, but I think she does a good job. Like I said, in the beginning I was like meh, but she grew on me and I think she grew into the role.
Josh Thomson as Pigsy.
Pigsy is also a God, but he starts off working for the demon Princess Locke. He gets a little push into his morals and what he is, that he ends up going with Tripitaka and Monkey. He likes to eat and he almost is like the big brother figure in the group, he's seen a lot but he's been on the wrong side of things, so sometimes his ideas, are kind of crazy lol. However, he definitely grows to care about the others. He and Monkey have some great moments together and I we get to see them learn from each other even more in the second season (Not playing Netflix, second season). He also is a source for a lot of laughter, it just seems natural for the character and the actor. I've never seen Josh Thomson in anything but he's great and likable as Pigsy, even when he was being "bad" I liked him. He's just likable and his comedic timing is great.
Emilie Cocquerel as Sandy.
Probably one of my favorites in the show. Sandy is a God, perhaps a water God since she has the ability to control water. She lives in the sewers, and she meets Tripitaka when chasing after a demon that disguised itself as a little boy. We don't really know much about her. She's living in the sewers, but we don't really know why. I think it's okay to say that Monica at least knows her since she gives her food, or gives someone food. Sandy is always willing to fight and when she meets Tripitaka, she's ready to go on the quest to find the scrolls to rid the world of demons. She doesn't really fight the ideas, she might give her two cents but she's always down. She's sassy, but she grows close to Tripitaka and she's like the eccentric older sister. Her back story is also a little sad, we learn about her in Tripitaka's episode and it helps give an idea of how Sandy came to be who she is. I love her. Never heard of Emilie Cocquerel before either, but she's great. She's so likable and cute, that I can't help but to love her character.
Supporting Characters. We meet a lot of characters throughout the ten episodes. There are a few that we see more than others, that have more to do than others.
Jarred Blakiston as Font Demon.
He is the demon we see from the beginning, he kind of reminds me of an evil Elf lol. The first episode when he faces off against Monkey, it's hilarious because his facial expressions of being unimpressed are the best. His job is to hunt down and the find the others, mostly at the beginning, and we see him again later. I think since he's a demon, he can be killed and then reborn as another "Front Demon", it'd be interesting to see what happens with him in the second season.
Josh McKenzie as Davari. I don't want to spoil anything, I kind of guessed his role but he is Monkey's old friend from back in the day. He manages to have a lot of influence over Monkey, he's like that hype man who doesn't always hype for good reasons lol. I enjoyed him though lol.
Jordan Mooney as Raxion. He is a demon who is tasked to find Gods to bring back to Jade Mountain to translate the ancient scrolls. He first comes in contact with the others when he brings them to the shaman. We see a lot more of him throughout the season and he's cool too. He feels ignored and glossed over by the boss and he wants to do something that will gain him favor.
Rachel House as Monica. I recognized her from the start, she was Moana's grandmother in Moana and in Thor: Ragnarök as the Grandmaster's henchwoman. She is the tavern keeper. She meets Tripitaka first, she even employs her. We see her a few times throughout the show. I like the voice she puts on for the character lol.
Daniel Watterson as Shaman. I feel like if this was a serious movie, Jared Leto would play this part because he reminded me of Jared Leto lol. But he creates this "Breaking Room" where he has the Gods that Raxion kidnaps and he buries them in their minds so they can mindlessly translate the scrolls. He's cool, calm and collected. I'm interested to see what he does in the second season.
The Story. It's a 10 episode show so it gets the job done pretty quickly and I think it's handled so well. Of course it ended too soon but I think the fact that there is a consistent narrative and the story flows naturally, even the detours are for character development, it's a fantastic adventure. I don't think there is really any plot holes that are glaring. At least not that I noticed the first two times.
Emotional. There are some really good emotional moments throughout the show. We learn parts of characters backstories and most of the time it's kind of sad. We learn why Monkey was imprisoned, and it's kind of sad learning it. Sandy's back story was very sad, she tells it to Tripitaka who thinks the Gods didn't have families. We don't know about Pigsy, but I'm sure it's kind of sad. There are also some emotional moments during the episodes where they're trapped in the "Breaking Room" because Monkey goes too far into his sub conscience, he says some heartbreaking things. The show has a LOT of heart and surprisingly it's very emotional. I didn't cry or anything but I felt those emotions.
Chemistry between Characters. I think the main four characters have great chemistry with each other. They go on the adventure together and spend the show together, they should be able to feel like a unit, and they do. They all have their strengths and they make up for the others weaknesses. They can bounce off of each other well. We don't really know how long they've been trekking, I want to say like a week, but they trust each other enough where they will do things to make sure the other is okay.
It's Funny! I cracked up a lot during the show. I thought it was really funny. I think all of our leads get to have chances to be funny. I think Monkey is the source for a lot of the humor, due to his arrogance and the trouble he gets into. The episode where they meet the Monkey Clan was a great one because the followers of the Monkey King were a bit eccentric and I very much enjoyed them. Or the interactions between Monkey and Tripitaka because he has to save her, or they get into arguments and his facial expressions are hilarious. Sandy has a lot of great humorous lines as does Pigsy. The humor is lighthearted and I think there's laughs in there for everyone. I find it hilarious how Monkey has to summon his cloud and the fact that it doesn't work, so he tries to either play it off, or act like it doesn't hurt his feelings that his magic isn't working right lol. It's so cute!
Fun Adventure. It's fun to watch. Being that it's 10 episodes, it really gets moving and it's kind of nonstop, I never felt a lull in the show. Maybe in the beginning but that's to be expected. I love the fact that the villain was kept in shadows until we learned who it was. I loved the action scenes, the choreography wasn't always good but the actors (and their stunt doubles) do a good job with making it look real. I also believe that Chai Hansen can do most of his own stunts so his stuff looks really good. Plus, just watching them go on their adventure, and the different places they go, the different people they meet, it's just fun. It's a good time.
Cheesy. Not gonna lie, it's very cheesy. I mean, it's not like annoyingly cheesy but it's endearing and cute cheesy. Some of the action isn't always good so it looks kind of lame. The effects, like when the Gods are moving really fast is kind of meh sometimes too. Also, the Forest Kin, they should have been scary I thought but they were kind of meh too. So while there is a lot of good, it has some cheesy mehness too.
Inconsistent Acting. So I don't think this is a problem throughout, mostly in the beginning but I think the acting gets hammy when they take themselves too seriously. It's a fun show and I think for the most part, they know that's it's a fun show and when they do that, it just feels natural and the characters feel real. In the first episode the most, I think they try to do too much and I was like "meh" but it really picked up later.
Familiar. I don't really find this a negative, at least not completely but I think this show feels a lot like other things I've seen. It has a lot of elements of Inuyasha, Avatar: The Last Airbender and something else that I can't remember right now. Throughout the show, I'll go "Oh that reminds me of…" and I'll kind of be taken out of the adventure. For example, Tripitaka can "sit boy" the Monkey King with his crown and when it happened, I was like "oh, that's like Inuyasha", except I don't find it funny like you would in the anime. "Sit Boy" is funny in that it just drops him to the ground, in this show, there is a chant she says, that if her intent is to teach him a lesson or something, the crown will kind of tighten or cause pain or something. He was shocked the first time and the second time he looked hurt that she did it. I mean, he was being rude so there was a lot of emotions going on in that scene. It's still familiar but during my second watch, I was able to just enjoy it without comparing it to other stuff, but I can imagine someone being really annoyed by that if they've seen those other shows.
Overall, I very much enjoyed The New Legends of Monkey, I very much enjoyed all of the characters and their antics. I think all of the actors do a great job having fun and making these roles feel like real people even if some of them remind me other characters. Chai Hansen and Emilie Cocquerel are stand outs for sure. I think the main four have great chemistry with each other, being that they feel like a friend unit. I also thought the show was very funny and it's just fun all around to watch. It's a great adventure and I had a great time. It's also emotional, not like cry emotional but it has some moments that gets you right in the feels. With that said, it does have some negatives in that it's very cheesy in places, the acting was inconsistent in the beginning and it is familiar being that it reminds me obviously of other shows. But overall, I loved it and I can't wait for season two. SEASON TWO NETFLIX!!
Rating: 3.80 out of 5 stars.
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I am going to be covering a couple of other LPCP tutorials in the next newsletter (coming soon, I promise!) however, until then I wanted to share with you the tutorial I got written up about the "Fix Disk Permissions" tool that is built right into the LPCP control panel. This will allow you to quickly fix folder and php file permissions back to the way they should be. You can check it out here:
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"Reset Permissions" would probably be a better label than "Fix Permissions". I would be concerned about people who don't know what they're doing, going and "fixing" their permissions such that read-only files (e.g., Settings.php in SMF) get reset to read-write. Can I assume that under LPCP, suPHP will still be running and blocking "world writable" files and directories? Maybe (future feature) you could have a "Check Permissions" or "Analyze Permissions" button that would tell you what changes "Fix/Reset" would make, and give you a chance to change your mind, or select/deselect items to be changed (e.g., you want to keep Settings.php read-only). Also, "Fix/Reset" might just leave read-only files alone.
I've heard of some applications (osCommerce?) setting backups of modified files to 1411. If true, I don't know just why they do that (400 would be better), but "Fix/Reset" might mess up something.
If suPHP is still running, how about either automatically removing "world writable" permissions when encountered, or doing it when files are scanned for other purposes? Is there ever any legitimate reason to have them? Some applications such as SMF and osCommerce have a habit of making certain directories 777 (due to the ignorance of their authors). I can see that something in the application might scan files or directories and reset them to the banned permissions -- in that case you should either just fix them once, or email the user with a warning about what's going on. I don't know if it's practical to modify chmod or other tools and system calls used to change permissions, to ignore requests to make a file or directory "world writable".
While on the subject of changing permissions, I hope that your interface will be improved over cPanel's. In cPanel, a lot of people are confused and change the
of the permissions, rather than checking/unchecking boxes. This has no effect when saving the changes. Either make the numeric permissions "read-only", so they can't be overwritten at all, or accept
box checks or number overwrites. You could accept
kinds of changes at once, but you'd have to check for conflicting results.
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I love scotch. I'm willing to admit that a large part of that is my own personal bias regarding the wonderful country of Scotland. I used to just like Scotch. Then I spent some time in Scotland and got to drink some Scotch directly from the water of life. Now I love Scotch.
I also love scotch ales. This was the case before I went to Scotland and is the case after Scotland. Don't be confused and think that a scotch ale is produced with scotch because it isn't. A scotch ale is a stronger-type of ale first produced in Scotland. Scotch ales are known for being dark in color, heavy in malt tastes, and tend to be higher in alcohol content (usually over 7% ABV).
I love pumpkin beers. Pumpkin beers are the sign that fall is upon us and its time to put on a sweater. Pumpkin beers are as fall as the smell of a wood burning fireplace, the sight of your breath as the temperature drops, and Monday Night Football. Wrapping up a cool fall evening by sitting down in a big comfy chair with a good book and a pumpkin ale is one of the better things in life.
Since I love scotch, I love scotch ales, and I love pumpkin beers, I thought I would have a winner with Ballast Point's Pumpkin Down. Pumpkin Down is labeled as a Scottish ale brewed with pumpkin. It isn't a bad beer, but it isn't outstanding either. My first mistake was misreading the label. You see, Pumpkin Down is a Scottish ale, not a scotch ale. A Scottish ale is malty and delicious but not nearly as malty or high in alcohol content as a scotch ale. My second mistake was hoping that a pumpkin beer would be just as good in the summer as it is in the fall and it isn't. The beer is not enough Scottish ale or enough pumpkin ale. The beer is just enough of both to be not enough of either.
The fact that this pumpkin beer is out in August brings up the concept of being first to the market. It seems that holidays begin earlier and earlier every year. If you base your holiday schedule on the product availability at Target you would think that Christmas starts in October, Thanksgiving takes place in August, and Halloween takes place in mid-May. This has been the case for decorations for years and the same idea is now bleeding into the craft beer market.
It seems that craft brewers want to the be first to the market for the seasonal offerings. I suppose it makes sense from a business standpoint. If you are the only brewer with a Christmas Ale on the shelves then perhaps your customers will stock up on your beer to make sure they have it at Christmas time. I'm worried that this will cause a drop in quality in order to get an average to below average product out on the shelves. I don't know for sure if this is the case for Ballast Point, but in my opinion I think this beer was rushed out the door to be first pumpkin beer on the shelves for the upcoming fall season which resulted in an average beer instead of an outstanding seasonal.
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This home has it all! There are 4 generously-sized bedrooms, three baths. The large inground pool has Koolcrete decking so you won't burn your feet even on the hottest day! It even has a heater for year-round use. An inground spa is attached This well-kept home is located near the end of a cul de sac, convenient to shopping and the freeway. The large master suite has a large walk-in closet, separate tub and shower, as well as a slider to the back yard, pool and spa. Other great features include a whole house fan, separate laundry with deep sink and a central vacuum system and leased solar to keep your bills down. Most rooms have ceiling fans and there are skylights in the living room. Surround sound throughout the home and patio add to the enjoyment of the home. Crown molding completes the elegance of the dining room and master suite. In 2016 the kitchen was updated with a five burner range which is now conveniently located to complete the "triangle".
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Happy weekend friends! And what a happy weekend it is. Today it is in the 80s – woot, woot!! I can't even tell you how excited I am to have some truly warm weather! And how appropriate that I would be sharing some more spring decorating with you today.
Fall Front Porch Decorated in the Warm Colors of Fall
I don't know about you, but one of my absolute favorite things to decorate for fall is the front porch. There is just something about a porch all decked out in bales of hay, tons of pumpkins, and a leafy wreath that gets me in the mood for the season!
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Home for the Holidays Blog Tour – Maison Style
Good morning friends! I am so happy to be part of another Holiday Home Tour! If you're a regular reader, you know that this is my second tour of the season (my first tour can be seen here). And if you are coming here from my talented friend Kathleen at Lindsay Hill Interiors, thank you! I'm so glad you're here! This time fifteen bloggers (yes, 15!) have collaborated to bring you a =&0=& blog tour where we have each decorated our homes for the holidays in our own personal style. From mod, to chic, to transitional, to French country, to farmhouse – there is a style here for everyone! So come on in, take a look around, and get inspired. Also, we have some =&1=& =&2=&news to share! King of Christmas, who is one of our sponsors for this tour, has kindly agreed to giveaway a Christmas tree (details about that at the end of post)!! I know there are a ton of tours this time of year, and I am so thankful that you've decided to stop by ours…… Welcome!
On my first tour, I shared with you how I've been wanting to switch to a more neutral and natural Christmas, which for me meant getting rid of the red. I have used greens, whites, creams, and gold and silver as my colors of the season. I love that they convey Christmas without being over the top.
I'm a huge fan of bottlebrush trees; both vintage and new. I've collected them for a few years now and I usually add a couple new ones each year. This year I couldn't find any vintage ones (so far!) but I did get a few new ones. The ones I purchased at World Market are here, and there are also options here, and here.
I adore mercury glass ornaments and use them in my holiday decor quite a lot. I've found some sources for mercury glass ornaments here, here, here, here, here, here, and here. I love the shimmer they give!
In the dining room I again used the mercury glass ornaments, just laid on the table with simple greens I clipped from my yard.
My collection of vintage ironstone mixed with new white dishes is always in the dining room china cabinet, but this season I added some green vases to celebrate the season. And a tiny boxwood wreath! Similar here, and here.
Last year when I began the process of changing to neutral colors, I purchased new stockings. I can not tell you how excited I was to find these! First of all, I adore burlap, and on top of that, they actually had all the letters that I needed for our names! I found a few similar options this year here, and here.
These vintage looking Santas are another favorite of mine! They are a mix of Home Goods finds with ones purchased at a local antiques store. However, I've found them a little more difficult to find this year! I did find some great options here, here, here, and here, and adorable ornament versions here, and here. I just love their old-fashioned charm!
More mercury glass balls in a vintage silver plate bowl.
Mercury glass trees mixed with fresh and faux garland decorate the mantel. I added some pine cones that I collected. Mercury glass tree options here, and here.
An old Restoration Hardware wreath hangs on the mirror over the mantel.
I filled a chippy French urn with white hydrangeas and some greens from Trader Joe's. I love to mix fresh flowers in my decor no matter what the season. The urn and the pedestal bowl are both vintage. But since vintage ones are so difficult to find, here are a couple reproduction versions that give a similar look here, here and here.
And the central feature of the room is the 9 foot tree so generously provided by our sponsor, King of Christmas! In the past, I've had a live tree in here and a small faux one in the family room. But when I found out that King of Christmas was going to provide us with a tree, I thought I should get one a little taller than we've had before and put it in the room that gets seen the most, which is the living room. And I am so happy with how real it looks! Also, this tree was super easy to set-up. We literally took it out of the box and set it up in a matter of ten minutes. And it has a nifty little pedal that you step on to turn on the lights. No more digging around under the tree for the plug… genius!
Last year was the first time I've ever used wrapping paper that matched my decor, and I have to say, I'm hooked! I can't believe I used to have a million different patterns under the tree. Now I use mostly craft paper, with just a few papers that have the greens, golds and creams mixed in and I love how it looks. It is just a simpler, quieter look that really speaks to me right now.
And believe it or not, I've never done garland on the stairwell before. This is a first for me! These were from Trader Joe's and I simply added the burlap ribbon.
|The boxwood wreaths are from Target and the fresh garland and poinsettia are from Home Depot. Other boxwood wreath options available here, here, here, and here.
Thank you again for stopping by! I hope you will take the time to pop over to Amy at Crazy Chic Design next, and then on to the other homes from there. These are some amazing bloggers and I know you'll find ideas and inspiration from all of them!


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We are more than 10 days into 2017 and the new year is not so new anymore. For some of you, you are settling back into your old routine and the new year resolutions that you made at the turn of last year, once so hopeful, seem unattainable now. But do not give up yet! Here are a few interesting research findings that can help you psycho yourself into achieving your new year goals. #freshstartstillgotchance
1. To eat less, reduce your portion size
This actually works for like me, a lazy glutton. Eating from a small bowl means that I have to get up more often to refill my bowl. Sooner or later, the effort needed to get off my bum more than outweighs the satisfaction I get from eating vanilla ice cream sprinkled with peanuts. That is when I stop. And I eat a lot less than if I carried the entire tub of ice cream to my room to eat while watching Korean rom coms.
2. To spend less, reduce the amount you withdraw each time
Instead of withdrawing $50 each time, opt for the minimum amount of $20. The underlying principle is the same as the one behind tip 1. Having to go to the ATM makes you think twice about spending your money that fast. Additionally, watching your money in your wallet dwindle rapidly to zero turns on your siege mentality and prompts you to become aware of your spending habits.
The worst way to manage your money is to pay everything by debit/credit card. A Dun and Bradstreet study showed that people spend 12-18% more when using cards instead of cash. And it's not hard to understand why. When paying for stuff only involves punching in a few numbers and hearing a beep – not having to hand over your hard earned money— we easily lose track of how much we spend. Unless you want to go through your monthly bills religiously to analyse how your money miraculously disappeared into thin air, choose cash over card.
3. To maximise your enjoyment, get interrupted
Sounds counterintuitive, doesn't it. But it makes sense because of the human race's ability to adapt. By breaking up a pleasurable experience (such as a massage or listening to songs) into 2 or 3 parts, you avoid getting used to the sensation (hedonic adaptation) and as such intensify the subsequent experience. Doing everything in one go, such as having a movie marathon, makes you numb to the stimuli. Maybe that is why so many people start using their phones by the third movie.
The reverse is true too. 2.4km, no matter how painful it is, should always be done in one shot. Do not ever stop halfway because that will only amplify your pain when you start running again.
4. To be happier, imagine a world where the things or events that make you happy disappeared
This is another counterintuitive one. To make yourself happy, think of a situation where you aren't as fortunate? Yes! Research has shown that thinking about the absence of a positive event from one's life will increase your happiness even more than thinking about the positive event itself.
So imagine…
If you have never met your best/ boy-/ girl- friend…
If you are an orphan…
If you aren't living in Singapore where you need not worry about your next meal
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I really don't update this blog as much as I would like to. Mostly because I don't want it to become the "All Scarlett Quinn Network" blog. However I was playing around with some new tools and went from not really liking these images because of the lens flare, to liking them a bit more.
These three images are outtakes from Miss Quinn's debut Suicide Girls set "Cabernet". If you are an SG member be sure to go show her (and sorta by proxy me) some love!
I'll be posting each image on their own as well, so don't worry.
PS: If you are located in the Atlanta area as well, be sure to check out the July edition of Kink Patrol at The Shelter Atlanta on July 26th. I will be having some images on display. I would love to see you all there! And of course I will be posting some new information on all of the UNEX blogs the closer that it gets to the big day!
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A little old news for some of you but I will let this screen capture do a little talking itself:
Thats right! The set we shot a few months back is soon going live at Suicidegirls.com!
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Research Analyzes Digitization of Banking and Strategies for FinTech Optimization Consumer Lending Arena Faces Most Significant Threat from New Entrants
Retail banking has long been a tech-intensive industry. However, a new study from the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation, in collaboration with Tata Consultancy Services (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), examines the competitive impact of recent digitized banking products and services, and how "FinTech" providers – having few similarities to traditional banks – are attacking virtually every product category in banking.
The four part series is titled, "Banking on Disruption," written by Subhajit Das and Aroop Gupta, Visiting Research Fellows at the Christensen Institute from Tata Consultancy Services. They use the theory of Disruptive Innovation – the process by which new entrants use technology and innovative business models to provide less expensive, simpler and more accessible services – to assess the impact of FinTech on three retail banking segments: payments, wealth management and lending.
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"Whether FinTech entrants or incumbent banks, individual organizations must make a careful assessment of the disruptive and sustaining potential of innovations in their respective industry," said Subhajit Das, co-author of the reports. "Doing this will enable them to stay ahead of their immediate competition and thrive in this period of change."
"The consumer lending space is where we see the most significant threat today, with the current wave of innovation and new entrant competition having the most impact on consumers," added Aroop Gupta.


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In these sixteen spiritual exercises T. M. Moore leads us on a journey to the unseen realm, where our lives have been hidden with God in Christ.
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– Business people and developers must work together daily throughout the project.
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Even if we were to talk in cold twenty first century materialistic terminology, we would have to agree that at the end of the day, the product that we as musicians are selling is sound.
Can you imagine a musician who has wonderful ideas, is considered a virtuoso and possesses a perfect intonation, and yet, has an ugly unpleasant sound? Nobody will buy that.
When I once gave this example a student asked me: "Do you mean that everything is just wrapped by the sound? Are you telling us that the sound is like beautiful cellophane?"
I was a little embarrassed because what I felt was quite the opposite.
I asked myself why it was so difficult to talk about sound. The first and most important reason is that sound is very personal; It is one of the deepest and most distinctive watermarks of a musician.
It is very much like we recognize people by their unique voices. The other thing was that you cannot measure sound: we can measure the duration of a note, we can measure its loudness and its frequency, but we cannot measure the timbre. There is simply no physical measurement unit for timbre.
Many times we discuss the technical elements of sound production but we can't learn much from that since I usually teach twenty students at the same time, they all learn the same things, ( DriveADoubleBass video no 5- How Does it Sound ), but each one of them has a distinctively different sound.
Sometimes we talk about certain characteristics of the sound such as overtones. We try to produce more or less of them, making the sound more treble or more bass like. I refer to the same thing as center and envelope. Another aspect I love to talk about is resonance. Resonance signifies for me the freedom and well being of the instrument as well as the rapport with the room and the ambiance.
Sometimes we use metaphors: we "orchestrate" the piece assigning one phrase to the flute, the next one to a French horn, then the flute is back and then a violin. We then play and we try to make it sound that way. The metaphor for the sound that I am personally looking for is velvet; I imagine the sound like velvet: soft touch and brilliant shine at the same time and as you know velvet comes in many colors.
Next time I came to class I brought one of my favorite texts: it is from C.S.Lewis's The Magician's Nephew. This entire section in chapter eight describes how Narnia was created from a single sound.
"… A voice had begun to sing… there were no words. There was hardly even a tune. But it was, beyond comparison, the most beautiful noise he had ever heard. It was so beautiful he (Digory) could hardly bear it."
I asked my students what they thought this was about or why I brought this quote to class.
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Many years ago I took some time off and went to Paris. As I walked down the street my ears were attracted to a very special sound. I followed the sound until I saw a man about my age playing a Chinese bowed string instrument that I have never heard before. I can't remember the tune he played but the sound and its sad expression have become part of me ever since.
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My first job after finishing my MBA was a brutal experience. It was a year of pure personal hell. I'd leave the office at lunch to go cry in my car and I'd even cry on my way to and from work.
The burger flipping (aka burger flippin') rule was borne out of that experience. What is the burger flippin' rule? It's simple: my at-the-time soon-to-be husband and I would keep our lifestyle in check so that either, or both, of us could "flip burgers" for a living if that's what made us happy. We wouldn't be slaves to a job because of a big house, big car, or big [financial obligation du jour].
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Hoyer lays out "clear choice" as analyst predicts GOP gains
House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer Monday laid out the choice for voters--from a Democratic perspective--as independent analysts continued to predict Republicans gains this fall.
Voters, said the Maryland Democrat in a National Press Club speech, "are going to have to choose what kind of government they want – one characterized by endless gridlock or one that achieves progress. A government on their side – or one that tells them, 'you're on your own.'"
He insisted voters have "a cleaar choice. Maintain a Republican House Majority that has made obstruction and partisanship its policy. Or elect a Democratic Majority that will end the gridlock by focusing on the issues that matter and by working in a bipartisan way to make progress. And we need to make progress."
Republicans now hold 233 House of Representatives seats. Democrats have 199, and there are three vacancies. The Republican goal is 245, and that could be within reach.
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"And, second, they have overseen the least-productive and most-closed Congress in modern history. In doing both, they have directly contradicted the pledges they made."


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This was me in University. Maybe it was that freshman fifteen, but I don't think so. I wasn't a drinker or a partier, I knew how to cook healthy foods, and played hockey twice a week. I even hit the gym five times a week for strength training and cardio. I ate almonds and avocados and salads and lean meats and thought I was doing everything right to have a body like the girls in the fitness magazines who told me to eat avocados.
Below is me about six months ago. I'm actually leaner now, I just haven't had anyone take pictures of me where you can really see my body composition. I go to the gym six days a week, and I rarely do cardio. I still eat a lot of the same foods I ate in the University picture, and I probably drink close to the same amount of alcohol, so what's the difference?
There are three main differences between what I did in university, and what I do now. Don't feel bad if you're doing all the things I used to do. I know what it's like to live in a world with confusing nutrition information, and hopefully these three points bring you a dash of clarity and more than a few ounces of progress.
1. (In)Consistency in Diet
What would university Brittney do?
In summary, my diet looked crazy-different every day of the week. What I ate from Monday to Friday was often fantastic, and then I would have a weekend of nachos and cheesecake until I was full to my eyeballs. Here are some more of the specifics of how I ate in my late teens and early 20s:
- I loved me some cheese, avocados, and almonds. I would make whole-wheat lasagnas topped with all of the cheese. I'd eat a whole avocado in a wrap and two handfuls of almonds at a time. Almonds and avocados are healthy, right, magazine lady? 🙂
- University Brittney's favourite post workout nutrition source was chocolate milk. Ask any player on the Saskatoon Blues team and they'd tell you I'd drink 500 mL after every hockey game. A Milk 2 Go chocolate milk has 320 calories, 6 g fat, 54 g carbs (52 g of sugar, 2 g of fibre, and 0 g of starch), and 16 g of protein.
- I ate 3-4 servings of fruit per day. 8-10 servings of vegetables and fruit, isn't that the recommendation?
- University Brittney ate a lot of wheat and bread (e.g. a banana and peanut butter sandwich on the bus to my poli sci class, a banana and Nutella crepe at the Crepe Factory, a wrap with supper). Apparently I also ate a lot of bananas.
- I'd eat a whole chicken breast or steak regardless the size. Who carries around a deck of cards?
- University Brittney went out for nachos and a beer with friends about once a week. AND I would eat a giant serving from a giant platter at OJs or Boston Pizza after eating otherwise normally that day. I probably downed 1250 calories in one sitting without thinking twice.
- I ate about four meals a day ranging from small to giant or from 350 calories to 900 calories on an average day, and 350 calories to 1250 calories on a nacho day.
In summary, I was all over the map.
What do I do now?
My diet looks very similar every day: About 45% carbohydrates (focused around my workouts in the form of starch), 25% protein, and 30% fat – although the foods might be different when I'm out with friends, I'm still hitting these numbers every day. I've learned consistency, which I believe is the #1 key to body composition results.
- I still eats avocados, cheese, and nuts, and also dark chocolate, but I eat them in moderation and I weigh and measure. I might have only 10 grams of cheese when University Brittney would have 85. I have ¼ or ½ an avocado instead of the whole thing. I have 5-10 almonds instead of two handfuls, and I have one piece of dark chocolate almost every day instead of snacking on Kit Kat bars sporadically. The difference in these choices sometimes would mean the difference between 4 g of fat and 35 g of fat in the same meal.
- My post workout nutrition is high in starch and protein, low in fat, and lower in sugar, but I do still enjoy something sweet now and then. 1-2x per week I have 3 Reduced Fat Oreos or ½ a Pop Tart with ½ a scoop of protein powder after a training session. Most days of the week I have a protein shake and rice or sweet potatoes, or protein powder mixed in oats. ½ a Pop Tart and ½ scoop of Trutein protein powder has 160 calories, 3 g of fat, 22.5 g of carbs (8.5 g of sugar, 1.5 g of fibre, and 12.5 g of starch), and 13 g of protein. 150 g of rice and ½ scoop of the same protein has 270 calories, 2 g of fat, 46 g of carbs (2 g of fibre and 44 g of starch), and 16 g of protein. Compare these with my chocolate milk, and I'm now getting a lot more starch, about the same amount of protein, less fat, and a lot less sugar and calories.
- I know that fruit, although high in fibre, is also high in sugar (and is linked to obesity when over consumed) and I limit my consumption of it. I eat 1.5 servings of fruit a day, tops, and instead eat tons of veggies (5 c. ish) throughout the day, and tons of starchy carbs around my workouts (oats, rice, potatoes, sweet potatoes).
- I don't eat very much bread or wheat, but I don't feel bad when I eat it. Sometimes I have a bagel pre or post workout, or have a homemade bun with soup if mom makes it – I just track it like any other carb but know that if it's been processed, humans have already taken some of the work away from my digestive system (and possibly some of the nutrients), and my body won't be as happy as it would be with a whole-food option.
- I weigh my meat and eat between 2-4 ounces at a time. Even when I'm not dieting, I don't eat a whole steak at a restaurant, and I take some of it to go.
- I haven't had nachos in forever, but I still go out with friends to eat sometimes and pick a lower fat option, entering it into My Fitness Pal before it touches my mouth. When dieting, I ask for a menu with nutrition information. I often order a veggie, rice and meat dish, or a steak, potatoes, and salad and ask for it to be cooked without extra oils. I keep these meals to 350-450 calories. I still have a beer or glass of wine (or two) here and there, and also track it. When I'm not dieting, I eat whatever I want once in awhile without tracking because I'm human and eating is fun and food is delicious. This might mean an entire 6-ounce steak, or an (individual size) pizza, ½ a beer, and a dessert all to myself. I know I will lift all the weights the next day and one meal like this will not affect my body composition because of the habits I have in place for the rest of the week.
- While dieting I eat 6 meals varying from about 150 calories (a pre or post workout meal) to 375 (usually breakfast). While maintaining or gaining I eat 6 slightly bigger (250-500 cal) meals and I track sporadically. An example of how my pre and post workout meal would be a bigger version of my diet-style choices: I might have a full Pop Tart, some celery (to slow digestion), and ¾ of a scoop of protein 45 minutes before a workout, and a plate ½ full with sweet potatoes and 1/3 full of chicken breast immediately after a workout. Same principles, different amounts.
I've now found a system that works for me, and I can stick to it – and this is the reason above all others that allows me to maintain a physique about which people ask, "Have you always been so jacked?"
2. Different Training Regimes
What would university Brittney do?
I did bodybuilding style strength training, but much more cardio and I played hockey twice a week during the winter. I was the queen of the elliptical and often tried to use it while reading a fitness magazine telling me I should eat avocados. I spent on average 30 minutes lifting and 45 minutes per day doing cardio.
What do I do now?
I compete and train powerlifting (train for strength). I do CrossFit 1-2 x/week. When cutting for a competition, I sometimes walk on the treadmill for 30 minutes or takes the fat wiener dog for extra walks. I spend 1-2 hours per day lifting heavy weights and on average 10-15 minutes per day doing cardio.
3. Time to Progress
The picture of University Brittney was taken 9 years ago (omg I'm so old). I've remained active since then in a variety of ways, and all of this has for sure contributed to my progress.
I've now been operating on a solid nutrition system for over a year and a half. My training has been on point and strength-based for at least as long. The changes in my body didn't happen overnight and the results didn't seem drastic while I was living them.
In Summary:
If you're listening to the lady in the fitness mag and eating almonds, avocados, fruit, lean meats, and also moving your body, you're on the right track. I know how frustrating it can be to feel like you're doing everything right, and then look in the mirror and not see the reflection you want. It doesn't have to be this way – you don't have to be fluffy for the rest of your life! You can make small daily changes to the amount of certain foods you're eating, tweak your training regime, and learn to be patient, and before you know it you'll be posing for a photoshoot in a bikini holding a barbell in your hands.
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The KSA Ted Scharf Humanitarian Award (2008/09)
Parker Van BuskirkUpdated Monday January 28, 2019 by Kitchener Sports Association.
Parker Van Buskirk
Rangers # 31
Pos.: Goal
Shoots: Right
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 190 lbs.
Birthdate: March 26, 1988
Birthplace: Windsor, ON
Hometown: Windsor, ON
Parker VanBuskirk received four awards
at the Kitchener Ranger year-end awards banquet
Tuesday March 17 at Bingemans
Rangers netminder Parker Van Buskirk was received the Ted Scharf Humanitarian Award sponsored by the Kitchener Sports Association in just one of four Van Buskirk award presentations. He also took the Jim Malleck Memorial Trophy as the team's Most Valuable Player after backstopping 53 games for the Rangers, the Three Star Award, and the Most Popular Player honours. Quite a night for Parker whose brother graciously accepted all the honours as Parker missed the event due to commitments to his new team - the Charlotte Checkers from North Carolina. *.
Other awards were presented as followed:
Herchenrader Family Trophy - Best Defensive Ability:
Dan Kelly
Les Bradley Memorial Award - Most Improved Player:
Christian Stevens
Jim McGeachie Memorial Trophy - Outstanding Team Effort:
Jacob Lalonde
Bob "Snowy" Schlieman Award - Best Offensive Defenseman:
Robert Bortuzzo
Jim Reilly Trophy - Annual Scoring Trophy:
Chris MacKinnon
Michael Pappert Memorial Trophy - Rookie of the Year:
Jeff Skinner
Blueline Club Trophy - Most Gentlemanly Player:
Jason Akeson
Congratulations to all the 2008-09 award winners.
* March 15/09 - Charlotte Checkers general manager and head coach Derek Wilkinson announced today that the team has agreed to terms with goaltender Parker Van Buskirk.
Van Buskirk spent four seasons in the OHL with the Sarnia Sting, Saginaw Spirit, Belleville Bulls and, more recently, the Kitchener Rangers. This season, the Windsor, Ontario netminder played in 53 games for the Rangers with a record of 19-25-5 holding a 90.1% save percentage with a 3.37 goals against average. Van Buskirk signed a Pro contact and joined the Checkers after closing the season with the Rangers and missed the year-end banquet on March 17. The Checkers are the ECHL affiliate of Hartford of the AHL and the New York Rangers of the NHL. (Subsequent note: After several years, Parker returned to Windsor and played for his hometown university.).
Ted Scharf KSA Humanitarian Award recipients