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Things to Do on a Rainy Day in Boston
Nothing puts a damper on a vacation day than rainy skies. Luckily, though, there are quite a lot of indoor things to do in Boston that make the brightest of any rainy day.
These picks are appropriate for families with stir-crazy kids, groups of friends traveling together, solo travelers, and couples. And while these activities were selected with rainy days in mind, let's face it – they're also great for the whole stretch of winter when snow and sleet make indoor activities in Boston even more appealing.
Go Bowling
Match the thunder and lightning outside with strike after strike at a Boston bowling alley. There is a great selection of Boston bowling alleys, both 10-pin and candlepin. You can take your pick from local hole-in-the-wall lanes, such as South Boston Bowlarama, sleek see-and-be-seen venues like Kings, or bowling/pizza joints like Sacco's Bowl Haven (which has a Flatbread on site).
Visit the New England Aquarium
On wet and wild days in Boston, head to the New England Aquarium to see water-based wildlife. The newly renovated giant tank, touch tanks, penguin pool, and sea lion exhibition areas are must-sees, awe-inspiring for kids and adults alike. And all the colors of the tropical fish are just the antidote needed for a gray and gloomy day outside.
Go to the Movies
Art-house cinemas. Multiplexes with IMAX and 3-D. Stadium-style theaters. Intimate screening rooms. Boston's movie theaters have something for everyone. Whether you want to see the latest big-budget popcorn flick or an award-winning foreign film that just arrived stateside, chances are you'll be able to find it at a Boston movie theater. Two popular movie theaters right in the city include the Showcase Icon Theater in the Seaport and the AMC Boston Common.
Jump (and Climb) Around
Kids have energy to burn? Have cabin fever? On a rainy day in Boston, don your athletic wear and visit an indoor climbing or trampoline park to get the heart rate going. Climb more than 40,000 feet of indoor rock boulders at Somerville's Brooklyn Boulders, or play dodgeball or just jump it out on a trampoline at one of Sky Zone Trampoline Park's three Boston-area locations. When you're halfway up a boulder or vaulting off a trampoline wall, you won't even miss the outdoors.
Become an Artist
Sure, you could visit a Boston-area art museum on a rainy day ... but why not create your own work of art? The Paint Bar, with locations in both the Back Bay and Newtonville, offers classes where you paint a theme-based painting in a relaxed, encouraging environment. While it is geared toward adults (the "bar" in Paint Bar is there for a reason), there are regularly scheduled Family Days on the calendar, too.
Sample local craft beers
Craft breweries are popping up all over the Boston area, and while the most popular are those that have outdoor patios for warmer months, there are plenty that have indoor sections. Go ahead and order a flight of beers to try. Brewery options include Somerville Brewing Company, Dorchester Brewing Company and Hopsters in Fort Point. At Hopsters, you can actually brew your own beer and come back when it's ready to try it out for yourself!
Head to the museums
There are so many museums to explore in the city of Boston. Depending on what neighborhood you're in and what your interests are, pick from one of the following: Children's Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Science and the Institute of Contemporary Art.


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I often let my blog posts simmer in my mind for a bit. An idea might take root but I give it time until it's clear what my message will be. This post has probably been the one I've mulled over the longest so far, and has been harder to write, but I think it's important to share.
I've mentioned before that one of the main reasons I am hiking the AT is to experience the community along the way. After what happened to me in San Francisco, I lost faith in other people. I feared meeting strangers and saw them as potential dangers; I constantly worried about my safety and the safety of others. I didn't recognize this until I was on the John Muir Trail with my cousin and witnessed her openness toward the other hikers along the way. I remember wanting to share in that connection but was held back by insecurity. I wasn't ready to trust again.
In therapy, I worked hard on exploring those fears and regained some of my extroverted nature. Still, my world in Charlottesville felt small and I felt called to explore the bond that ties thru hikers together. That, among many other reasons, is what inspired my hike.
So a few weeks ago when I hit the Trail Magic jackpot, I was overjoyed. I left with a full belly, but more importantly a deep appreciation for uninhibited kindness. I called my parents the next morning, though, and my Mom said something that has stuck with me.
"What if someone had hurt you again? How would you come back from that?"
I'll admit, while I'm doing my best to be safe and aware, at the time that thought hadn't crossed my mind out here. Yes, people do bad things to each other for no reason at all; I am painfully aware of that fact. And yes, something could very well happen to me again, which would be devastating.
And yet, in that moment, I actually felt a calmness wash over me. The fear that had paralyzed me in so many situations seemed, in a way, ridiculous. Living with the constant awareness that someone could hurt me would also require missing out on the magical experiences I've shared in these past few months. It's a risk, true, but one I find I'm now willing to take.
I can't give the AT all of the credit for helping me reach this point. Just a few months ago, I struggled with my therapist about how life would still be painful. At the time, I felt that people should have some sort of "pain quota," that once something truly life-changingly horrible happens to someone, they should get to float through the rest of life pain free. It sounds silly now, but it took me a while to come to terms with the fact that it wasn't realistic. There will be sadness, there will be tragedy, and there will be pain. That's life.
Accepting that has helped me realize that I am stronger than I've ever given myself credit for. I have spent almost all of the past four years crawling out of a dark place and into one where I feel whole again. Should something horrible happen again, should someone destroy my trust in others, I will recover. And I will work just as hard to regain the perspective I have now from this journey.
I don't think I could have fully understood this lesson if I hadn't ventured onto the Trail. Out here, I have come to accept that there will always be more climbs. Difficulties and challenges await, and it is all we can do to meet them head on. That, and perhaps along the way share in the connection that makes our journey worth it.

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Nameless Heart
Nameless Heart is the debut album of singer-songwriter and clawhammer banjo player Donna Lynn Caskey. Grammy-nominated producer Mark Hallman (Carole King, Ani DiFranco, Eliza Gilkyson) adds just the right amount of vocals, percussion, guitar, bass, bouzouki, piano and studio warmth to the arrangements to tastefully support Donna Lynn and her classic banjo sound.
"Slot Machine" (previously recorded by Julie Christensen) elicits a vivid picture of the gamble of love. A sassy "Flower Print Dress" (also featured in the 2014 Banjo Babes Calendar & Album) symbolizes ill-advised romance amid a lush, southern June. "The Good News" pans for gold in the mud of life and, like many of Caskey's songs, inspires listeners to sing along.
Band: Donna Lynn Caskey
Release Date: April 1, 2014
Label: Donna Lynn Caskey


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|Some nice artichokes for a tapas style meal
|In the local bogs the turf cutters are taking full advantage
of the drought. This turf is "footed" up to get some air through
it and we have seen some being cleared and carted away to
store. This is Kiltybranks.
|The pigs this evening.
|Pastures new. The sheep are back in the orchard.
|Liz (in orange) gives the sheep strict instructions not to eat
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In youth every tree is a jungle gym
Sticks a call for a sword fight
The joy of pretend fills the imagination
As a teen, music and fun carry the tune
Rash, stubborn unwilling to listen
Blazing one's stumbling path
As an adult, planning a family, buying a home
Too involved in the tango of life
Chasing dreams, creating NOW
Then, time suddenly speeds out of control
Etched lines and graying hair
Begin to camouflage the person
Observers only see past, old
They cannot imagine the vibrant
Person held prisoner within
Encapsulated in fading time
Mind, the last treasure
Dims leaving only snips of memory
The fear of not knowing
Crawls along synapsis of energy
Broken, misfiring
Faces swim into focus
And melt away
Leaving a blank canvas
—Diane Lobre
Diane retired from the Hawaii Public Health Institute (HIPHI), where she assisted with its mission of providing education and advocacy leadership on key public health issues. Prior to moving to Hawaii, Diane held a brief position with Bakersfield Life where she wrote profile pieces on local architects. She hopes that her association with WOK will push her to submit her work for publication


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|President Goodluck Jonathan; Vice President Namadi Sambo and
former PDP National Chairman, Bamanga Tukur, at the 63rd National
Executive Committee meeting of the PDP in Abuja.
| credits: NAN
Barely 24 hours after President Goodluck Jonathan confirmed The Punch's exclusive report on the resignation of Dr. Bamanga Tukur as the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, the search for his successor has begun.
Among those who have shown interest in the post are the former National Publicity Secretary of the party, Prof. Rufai Alkali from Gombe State); a former Acting National Secretary of the PDP, Dr. Musa Babayo (Bauchi); and an ex- Minister of Commerce, Amb. Idris Waziri (Taraba).
It was also gathered by The Punch that a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Ibrahim Bunu (Borno) and the Minister of Transport, Sen. Idris Umar, who is believed to be the choice of Patience Jonathan, are also in the race.
Jonathan had at the 63rd National Executive Council meeting of the party in Abuja on Thursday announced Tukur's resignation amid jubilation by the NEC members.
He added that the party would get a replacement for Tukur on Monday when the NEC reconvenes.
The President, who explained that a replacement was necessary so as not to leave a vacuum, assured that the next chairman would still come from the North-East.
Asked how the new chairman would emerge, the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Prof. Wale Oladipo, said the party's constitution would be used.
"We will follow the constitution in doing that," he said.
Jonathan told the NEC members that Tukur agreed to leave the scene in order to restore normalcy to the PDP.
He said he would leave the meeting with the former chairman and allow the deputy national chairman of the party, Uche Secondus, to continue with the proceedings.
The President said, "On some of the issues that we have internally, because I wouldn't want to waste too much of your time, myself and the ex- chairman would leave you and the deputy chairman will coordinate and the meeting will progress to discuss other things.
"The ex-chairman and myself will go to the State House for some issues that we need to discuss.
"We have some internal problems that have been agitating the minds of people and let us really thank the NWC led by Alhaji Tukur.
"They have done very well. We all know that Dr. Tukur didn't just wake up to be chairman of our party, he had paid his dues.
"He had held several positions in this country and he did very well. For us to make sure that we rest these issues, he agreed to step aside."
As soon as he said this, there was a loud ovation inside the hall where the meeting held in the national secretariat of the PDP.
Before the President pulled Tukur's resignation letter from his pocket, he made reference to those who had defected to the opposition All Progressives Congress, saying that defection was normal in democracy.
Five PDP governors – Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers); Rabiu Kwakwanso (Kano); Murtala Nyako(Adamawa); Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara) and Aliyu Wamakko(Sokoto) – had defected to the APC, claiming that the leadership of the PDP was autocratic.
Few weeks ago, 37 members of the House of Representatives also left the PDP for the APC while 27 out of the 30 members of the Sokoto State House of Assembly also left the ruling party.
But the President said these should not worry the party and its leadership.
Jonathan said, "Defection is normal and it is nothing we should worry ourselves about too much because as long we continue to work together ,the PDP will continue to be the number one political party in Nigeria."
He pleaded with the members of the party to be steadfast and be committed, adding that those who had left the PDP would come back.
The President however advised that there must be regular meetings by the leadership of the PDP as well as the governors elected on its platform.
He said, "We must encourage more meetings. NWC meetings must be held regularly.
"Meetings of the Board of Trustees, national caucus and NEC should also be held regularly because election year is almost at hand.
"If we don't hold meetings people will think they have overtaken us. The governors and I met yesterday(Wednesday) and we agreed to be meeting monthly."
He then raised Tukur's resignation letter and asked whether it should be read to the hearing of the journalists present, but there was no definite response.
He, thereafter, handed it over to the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Prof. Wale Oladipo.
The President went further to ask the Governor of Cross River State, Liyel Imoke, to move the motion for the acceptance of Tukur's resignation.
He also called on Sen. Abdul Ningi to second the motion.
Imoke and Ningi, while doing so, praised Tukur who they described as fatherly and an astute politician.
When the motion was seconded, the President asked that those in support of Tukur's resignation to say "ayes" and those against to say "nay."
Every one in the hall shouted "ayes."
The NEC members then rose in unison and sang, "for he is a jolly good fellow" for Tukur, who was beaming with smiles.
Jonathan also gave an inkling that Tukur might be appointed as ambassador when he said that with his experience, he would be given an assignment to market the country's image "even outside the country."
It was reported on Thursday that Tukur was being considered as Nigeria's Ambassador to China.
Earlier, Tukur had said that there were challenges ahead of 2015, but added that such challenges were not insurmountable.
He appealed to the members of the party to be ready to make sacrifices and called on the elected officials to perform well in their respective offices.
When Oladipo was asked how the new chairman would emerge, he replied, "We will follow the constitution in doing that."
The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Chief Olisa Metuh, also praised the members of the party for standing by it.
"With what happened today(Thursday), you can see that the party is well-organised and well-structured. We are the best organised party in the country," he boasted.
The NEC meeting was also attended by Vice-President Namadi Sambo, Senate President David Mark and Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mallam Aminu Tambuwal, his deputy, Emeka Ihedioha; the governors of Benue, Akwa Ibom, Plateau, Niger, Delta, Ebonyi, Kogi, Katsina, Taraba, Kaduna, and Abia states, among others, were also in attendance.
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Susan Messing, a NJ native and graduate of Northwestern University's Theatre School, has been an improviser and comedian for almost thirty years. She is an alumna of the iO Theatre, Second City's Mainstage, and a founding member of Chicago's infamous Annoyance Theatre. Susan created and has taught her curriculum at iO and iO West, The Annoyance Theatre, The Second City, and around the globe. Susan is an adjunct instructor for DePaul University, The University of Chicago, and The School at Steppenwolf. Her standup act with her puppet, Jolly, was featured at the HBO/US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, and on Comedy Central's Premium Blend and NBC's Late Fridays. Her most impressive bit movie role was as a bad stripper in a halo brace in Let's Go to Prison! Every Tuesday night she performs at the iO with Blaine Swen in Blessing, Thursday nights in her own critically acclaimed show, Messing with a Friend, now in its 11th year at The Annoyance, and Friday nights with The Boys at The Second City. She was in the lineup for the TBS/Just For Laughs festival all five years of its residence in Chicago. She presented 'Braving the Unknown' at TedXUofC in 2014.
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If you have ever dreamed of having sparkling water, literally 'on-tap' then your dream has been realised ever since the launch of the Zip HydroTap.
The coveted Zip HydroTap is about to get a makeover with the launch of the revolutionary Platinum design range which features 8 stunning colours perfect for contemporary kitchens. Now you can have crystal clear boiling, chilled or sparkling water right at your fingertips all in a range of very chic colours.
The Zip Hydro Tap brings major style to the kitchen to suit any interior space. From New York loft, to Beach chic, there is a colour and finish to suit.
The range still features superb user-friendly population with a single lever allowing you to select filtered boiling, chilled or sparkling water as you wish.
I've already ordered mine in, what else but, gold.


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It's a beautiful summer evening in San Diego right on the water. A sold out crowd at the popular Humphrey's by the Bay venue erupts as the Doobie Brothers kick off their set with "Jesus Is Just Alright." Boats in the harbor are packed in tight, enjoying a freebie under a prismatic sunset.
For the next hour and a half plus, the band will roll out all the hits, woven nicely with some evocative deep cuts. The show is a joyous celebration that is clearly unlocking many memories for the crowd. It's rock and roll. But it's also soul, folk, R&B, bluegrass; a rich reflection of many American musical styles that help define the band.
I say to someone nearby, "Do you think the Doobies deserve to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?" "Hell, yes" he says definitively. That's why they are in there." I tell him they are not, and he doesn't believe me. He actually looks it up on his phone. And I won't repeat here what he said next. In polite language, he was shocked, appalled and thought it an outrage.
I couldn't agree with him more.
Look, we all have our list of bands/artists that we think should be in. No matter how political the place may be, no matter what agendas may be at play, we want deserving bands to be acknowledged.
For nearly 50 years they have thrilled millions of fans all over the world. They have worked as hard as any other major touring band, still putting in as many as 100 shows per year. They've given 11 successful albums, a recognizable, commercially successful and critically acclaimed sound. A boatload of signature songs including Listen to The Music, Jesus Is Just Alright, Long Train Runnin, China Grove, Black Water, Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me), Takin' It To The Streets, What A Fool Believes, Minute By Minute, Real Love, The Doctor and more. Two of their songs hit #1, three additional ones hit the top 10, and eleven more of their songs hit the top 40. Two of their songs were nominated for the Grammies for Song of the Year in the same year, and one of them "What A Fool Believes," won.
What more are they supposed to do?
They were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004, have won four GRAMMY® Awards and sold more than 48 million records worldwide (including three multi-platinum, seven platinum, and 14 gold albums). Their 1976 Best of the Doobies has sold more than 12 million copies, earning rare RIAA Diamond status. In all, The Doobies have tallied five Top 10 singles and 16 Top 40 hits.
But it's more than just numbers and awards. It's how they make people feel. The crowd around me on this night knows every word to almost every song. And you can tell the songs mean something to them. They have carried them for decades and they only get stronger with age.
They are timeless.
They have always adjusted and adapted over the years to to shifting tastes and an unbundling industry. And somehow they just figure out a way to keep going. By evolving and growing. They have had some members come and go as many bands do, but when you see the Doobies today, and you look up at Pat Simmons and Tom Johnston up there, two men who've been doing this now for almost 50 years, it seems absolutely absurd that they would not be acknowledged for all they have given the world.
I could list dozens of artists right now who have been inducted in my opinion don't come close to the Doobies' qualifications. But I'd rather not. As a fan I don't believe in sour grapes. And it doesn't really matter who else is in. The point is, they are not and they deserve to be.
As a recent Digital Journal editorial added in its defense of a Doobies hall induction, "They are a band that always gives back for causes that are dear to their hearts. The charitable organizations that they are involved with includes the Lucille Packard Children's Hospital, Stand Up to Cancer, The National Wildlife Foundation, and many veterans non-profit charities. They have also donated their musical equipment to help advance music programs in schools."
They are more than just good musicians. They are good people. They are what we want in a rock and roll band. They have created a standard and work ethic for other bands to follow. What else do you want in a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee?
To any voting members that might be reading this, perhaps ask yourself this: why wouldn't you induct the Doobie Brothers? Compare those answers with the facts and I hope you'll agree. There is no honest equation that keeps them out.
If you'd like to sign a petition some fans recently started, you can find it here.


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300 days or almost 10 months….I can't believe it's been that long.
300 days of focusing on my needs over his.
300 days of understanding my part in the chaos that once ruled my life.
300 days of saying no to something but yes to something else.
300 days of trusting I'm heading in the right direction.
300 days of listening to my life tell an amazing story of understanding and letting go.
300 days of steps forward and a few back, and sometimes standing still while feelings pass over me. But those steps back and standing still moments did not derail me, they did not stop my forward momentum.
I am 300 days away from him and his merry-go-round.
I am 300 days away from the addict/ codependent dance that I knew so well.
I am 300 days closer to the person God wants me to be.
I am 300 days closer to the life that I got off track from.
I still have work to do for sure but it's amazing what can happen in 300 days if you just let go and let God.


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They turned her mom's Vietnamese recipes into this South Florida pho noodle bar
One important bit of housekeeping before we start: The Vietnamese dish pho, derived from the French pot-au-feu (literally, pot on the fire), is pronounced "fuh."
That little bit of culinary background helps explain the depth of flavor from this traditional, slow-cooked beef bone broth noodle soup, laced with star anise, cinnamon and smoked onions, that's the heart of the family-owned Pho Mi 2Go.
This restaurant's traditions are everywhere you look, whether you order takeout or eat at one of the seven indoor tables or pair of outdoor spots. There's a photo of owner Christine Ta — born in Saigon, raised in Houston — next to her sister, dressed in traditional Vietnamese ao dai (tunics and trousers). And near the entrance, a black-and-white one of their mother as girl, a nod to the woman whose recipes she and her husband, Derek Cheung, used to open Pho Mi 2Go two years ago.
There are some touches at Pho Mi from Cheung's Hong Kong background, too, since the couple met at his parents' restaurant, Oceania in Sunrise, which they opened after immigrating to South Florida in the 1990s.
Start With These Dishes
Egg rolls are stuffed with a choice of vegetables, pork, chicken or shrimp. Five-spice chicken wings are seasoned with an aromatic blend of ground fennel seeds, Sichuan peppercorns, cinnamon, star anise and cloves. Summer rolls in soft translucent rice paper wrappers with shrimp, pork, rice noodles and sprigs of cilantro are a lighter starter. And a dozen deep-fried cubes of tofu are served with peanut butter-hoisin dipping sauce.
Steamed pork shu mai dumplings are a nod to Cheung's background. Five-spice, salt-and-pepper shrimp or squid are another fine choice.
Share These Dishes
Ask for a pair of soup spoons and chopsticks to share a bowl of pho, which simmers eight hours. The soup-like dish comes with rice noodles and choice of beef brisket, beef meatballs and rare round eye — or a combination of all three. Or can stick with grilled chicken, pork, beef, veggies or shrimp.
As tradition demands, pho come with a plate of accouterments to add into your bowl: bean sprouts, leaves of aromatic Asian basil (with a hint of anise), jalapeño slices and lime wedges. Don't be afraid to add a few drops of hot sauce.
Rice vermicelli salads come with crushed peanuts and a choice of protein and several composed dishes expand the menu.
Try the grilled spicy lemongrass shrimp, beef, pork chop or chicken with a side of white rice. The stir-fried vegetables come with a choice of meats, including a crispy, five-spice fried pork belly.
Banh mi sandwiches are Vietnamese takes on the subs. They are served on baguettes with house-made chicken liver pate infused with cognac, marinated shredded chicken, barbecue pork and slices of pork roll (Vietnamese ham). The banh mi are livened with jalapeño slivers, scallions, cilantro and hot sauce on the side.
Wash it all down with lychee green tea, frothed sweetened coconut milk or a bottle of Tsingtao beer.
Save Room For Dessert
For something truly unique, try the three-bean iced drink. It is a layered drink of sweet red kidney beans on the bottom, mung bean paste in the middle and topped with green squiggles of pandan leaf gel — floral-scented sweetened coconut milk capped with crushed ice.
Hidden Gems highlights out-of-the-way restaurants in Miami-Dade County. It is not intended to be an anonymous, critical review.
Pho Mi 2Go Vietnamese
Address: 17010 W. Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach
Contact: 786-916-2790
Hours: 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday
Prices: Appetizers $4-$7, rice noodles/rice plates $7-$10, pho $8-$10, banh mi $7-$8, sweets $4
F.Y.I. Beer and wine available


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Episode 33
Austin Petersen on Now This News
May 22nd, 2016
30 mins 22 secs
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About this Episode
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Sleeplessness seems to be a prevalent issue these days. While some say it is due to the fast paced life in cities, experts point out that sleeplessness among children is a very prominent problem and it is caused due to television and over usage of gadgets.
Experts say that a majority of children who complain about sleeplessness are addicted to smartphones and television shows. "Out of the 10 children that I see, at least two come in with an issue of phone or gadget addiction. These are primarily kids who stay up till 2am-3am at night and end up feeling drowsy the next day at school," said Dr Avinash Desousa, Consulting Psychiatrist.
Dr Desousa further added that online competitions or certain games are becoming greater distractions, "things like Clash of clans, Game of Thrones, Candy Crush are keeping these kids hooked on to their screen."
Doctors say that it is only when children show visible signs of sleeplessness, parents realise this is a problem. "The Internet creates a virtual world for kids. The lack of sleep becomes a visible problem when they perform poorly in academics or become aggressive or start getting irritated easily," said Dr Parul Tank, a Psychiatrist at Fortis Hospital.
Parenting becomes an important point of discussion in this case. "Sleeplessness is as prevalent in children today as it is in adults. Use of mobile phones is particularly very prominent in all age groups. There is a drastic change in the sleep pattern. Children sleep late and end up waking up late. All of this is a problem because it is culturally acceptable to use phones. When left alone, everyone ends up using their phones," said Dr Vasant Mundra, Consulting Psychiatrist at Hinduja Hospital.
Parents need to be rather strict with kids say doctors in terms of gadget usage. "'Digital-free hours' at home should be mandatory," said Dr Desousa.


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Part-Time Lecturer(s) Pool in Agricultural Economics
Job description
PART-TIME LECTURER IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS: The Agriculture Program invites applications to establish a pool of adjunct lecturers qualified to teach undergraduate agricultural economics courses. Program needs vary from semester to semester, but some combination of the following courses are likely to be in need of staffing: Principles of Agricultural Economics; Economics and Agriculture; Agricultural Finance; Appraisal of Agricultural Property; and Strategic Management of Agribusiness Firms.
A Master's degree in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness or related field is required, with strong college-level teaching experience and relevant industry experience.
PhD in Agricultural Economics or a closely related field. A candidate's application will be enhanced by evidence of field experience and appropriate license and/or certification.
A complete application is required and must include: an application letter, specifically addressing the position description and qualifications; unofficial copies of graduate transcripts; and a professional resume, including the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Electronic submission of application materials is preferred.
Send applications and all correspondence concerning this position vacancy to:
Dr. Oluwarotimi Odeh, Rolland Starn Endowed Chair in Agriculture
Dept. of Economics, Agriculture and Social Sciences
California State University Stanislaus
One University Circle
Turlock, CA 95382
Email: [email protected]
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package.
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Friday, October 29, 2010
i have good friends...
I've mentioned these friends before. They are Jason, Jordan, and Kyle. When I first told you about them, we were still becoming friends. Now, they are my best friends and my brothers (though that depends on the day because Jason and Jordan are both really, really, really cute).
Anyway. As you probably know, my sister had pneumonia and ended up in the hospital. I had something like it, and my youngest sister ended up with walking pneumonia. So we were all sick. Jordan and Kyle stopped by with two friends, Tim and Joe (I'm getting to know Tim better and he's really nice). They brought us all Frosties from Wendy's. That was so sweet of them. It really helped me out, because I was all ready having a really rough day.
Then this newer incident: BAD day. It was a "I am done with everything and I give up" day. Jason called me, and I'm a terrible actress I guess because he knew right away that I was really upset. So he and his brothers went to Walgreen's at 10:00 in the evening and bought candy bars and fuzzy socks in various color combinations, then brought them to my house. There were candy bars and socks for all of the girls in the family, including my mom.
They picked my two favorite candy bars AND my favorite color for the socks (purple). I didn' t know that they even knew that stuff.
In short, I have good friends and I love them so much. I'm so grateful for them-God has been so kind to me in sending me people who look after me. They really do help me out so much.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
I'm not understanding a lot of my homework assignments, and when I ask teachers for clarification I just get more confused. The computer program at work is all messed up, so it makes my job take twice as long to complete. Not to mention people don't do their jobs on time so that means more work for me to go in and fix things.
The biggest stress is my constant feeling of "I don't care anymore." There's a pattern that I've noticed: August comes around and I'm super happy. September hits and I start to slide into lack of energy. October rolls around, and by the end of it I don't care about anything and I seriously consider giving up. November is just more of the same.
So stress...yeah. It's great. Stupid kid I am. I'll grow up one of these days. I hope.
Monday, October 25, 2010
what i learned...
char, over at ramblins, invited some of her readers to write a life lesson and share it with our own readers. I decided to accept the invitation. As I've thought about this lesson the past week, I've worried that people would find it trivial or insignificant. But I also realized that different things are hard for different people. Something that you have gone through might seem easier than my own trials. Something that I have gone through might seem easier to you. And I remembered something I said once. Quoting myself, "The smallest, tiniest, most insignificant things can break your heart because they weren't small, tiny, or insignificant to you."
We all suffer heartbreaks. They are different for us all. And that, friends, is how I will begin my lesson, of what I have learned:
I am what you would call a rather paranoid person. I constantly worry that I hurt others and drive them away from me. I'm afraid that I'll be abandoned. I'm afraid to abandon others, even when I know that their actions are unfair or harmful to me. This past year I have lost several friends, friends who I trusted and loved as much as my own family. One experience in particular comes to mind. During my junior year in high school, I befriended a young man who I had several classes with. Johnny* was a year older than me, but that didn't really seem to matter. We talked to one another frequently about the things we were struggling with, and he often told me that I helped him get through hard things.
Johnny helped me in many ways as well. When I faced similar trials, especially the feeling of worthlessness that rears up in my heart and mind, he talked to me and gave me advice. He never made me feel like I was stupid or mediocre. Yes, his honesty would on occasion be brutal, but I knew that he was saying such things as a friend. It wasn't to bring me down.
This young man meant a lot to me. I sort of adopted him as my older brother; I loved him for his courage in continuing forward despite his struggles with his family, his friends, and feeling that he was of no worth. I loved him for his intelligence and honesty. I loved him very much.
Johnny was in a lot of pain, emotionally and mentally. I remember staying up all night long talking to him on several occasions, and I would find myself crying silently as I listened to him. I wanted to help Johnny; he had entered a very severe depression. "There is no light anymore," he said, "There hasn't been for a very long time. I expect that for me, life will never be bright again, and I will be lost to the darkness forever." This frightened me. Johnny had done stupid things before and had talked about doing stupid things, and I was worried that he would make the greatest mistake of all.
I worked with him. I did what I could, in listening and accepting him the way he was. One night, I told him that I would always be there for him if he needed me. The conversation died for a few moments, and he answered saying, "I don't see how girls can do that. They're just there for people, despite the fact that they get hurt. You're like that. You will get hurt for it. And you, of all people in the world, I couldn't bear to hurt." He then said something that made me think for a few minutes, "You can't always be there for people. When they fail…if you've invested too much energy and time in a person who will disappoint you-don't make that mistake."
I was confused by this. How could I possibly invest too much time in a person? Did Johnny think he would disappoint me? I told him he couldn't disappoint me. He hadn't given up. He kept trying. Besides, I trusted him. I had from early into our friendship. I told him, and he replied, "You give your trust too easily."
I decided to ignore this. Give my trust too easily? Ridiculous! Johnny was my dear friend. I knew so much about him. He knew so much about me. I kept trying to help him. I talked to him. I talked to his family. I did everything that I could possibly think of without making him upset with me.
Early in November of last year, Johnny was lower than I had ever seen him. He truly seemed to be near giving up. I could think of nothing more to do, so I asked him a question. I asked, "Have I ever told you that I love you?"
There was no answer for a few minutes. I sat at the computer, scared to death that I had overstepped and made a huge mistake. Then came the answer, an answer that I have never forgotten. "You have never needed to. I've known since the beginning that you love me. You are the most sincere person I have ever met; for that I thank you. I know that you love me. And I hope you know that I love you, too."
The next afternoon I got on the computer to talk to him, as I had every evening for almost two months. He was gone. All traces of Johnny had disappeared. I tried to call, but there was no answer. I talked to his brother, who I went to school with, and he told me that he didn't know what was going on.
He really was gone. He hadn't done anything stupid, but he had detached himself from our friendship. We were, in fact, no longer friends. I was devastated. Johnny, who I had loved so much, and held such high regard for, was gone from my life. There were no more talks. No more phone calls. No more plans to do things and becoming too busy so planning for another day.
This really destroyed me. For days, weeks, and months, I thought about what I had done wrong. Had I truly overstepped in telling Johnny out loud that I loved him? Had I been wrong in becoming so close to him? What had I done to make him leave like that? Over and over again in my mind I analyzed our conversations and tried to figure out what my mistake had been. I was so down about this, and any mention or reminder of Johnny would send me over the edge. We went to a dance together junior year; I hid the flowers, I put away the pictures, and I stored the dress somewhere in the basement. I wanted to erase him from my life.
I saw Johnny in the spring. It had been months since he disappeared. I was so shocked, but my first reaction was to run, to run after him and catch him. I burst out of the building and yelled his name. He stopped, and turned around. Johnny's smile started, then faded, and slowly he held out his hands to me. I almost ran into his arms. All of the pain and fear was gone in that moment. I wasn't angry at him. I didn't feel any pain. I was just so happy to see him. I couldn't even believe it.
The conversation was awkward, but I didn't want him to leave. I knew that it would be back to the way it had been before. We said a quiet good-bye, and I had the feeling that I would never see him again. As I walked into the building alone, I began to cry. For a few moments, the pain had been gone. It returned even stronger than before. I was so confused, and felt so abandoned. I knew he was gone again, and there would be no chance for the friendship I had so cherished to be fixed.
Johnny's younger brother, Eric**, has become a friend of mine. We had a ballroom class together the last semester of the school year. He looks so much like Johnny, and he sounds like him, too. I was worried that Eric would think I was using him as a replacement for my Johnny. I talked to him about it one night. He told me that he had never thought that, and to stop worrying about Johnny's decision. I, however, couldn't stop worrying about it. Just last week, I was thinking about Johnny and feeling the pain of his leaving again. I decided I would talk to Eric; he always has very good advice. I didn't tell him what I was really bothered by. I told Eric that I feel that I constantly hurt people, and that the things I do push them away from me. "I've lost so many people I love this year," I told him, "And I don't understand what it is that I'm doing wrong."
Eric gave me a situation to think about. "Imagine that both of my parents died in a car accident last weekend. I am extremely distraught, and I shut myself off from the world. You try to approach me to say hello, just as you normally would. I don't respond. In fact, I cut you off from me. You have no idea what has happened, and I don't feel like telling you. Does that make my actions your fault? Have you done anything to hurt me, other than being yourself and being my friend, just as you always do?"
That really made me reflect on what happened with Johnny. This past week, as I was thinking about what Eric said to me, I have realized that I didn't really do anything wrong. I was honest. I was myself. I did everything that I had always done, since the beginning of my friendship with Johnny. Perhaps, as Eric said, this isn't my fault. Perhaps Johnny is at a time in his life where he has cut himself off from the world. Perhaps I didn't hurt him; perhaps I did nothing wrong. Eric's words, and my own search for answers, have helped me to see that perhaps things just happen. People handle trials and struggles in different ways. I won't say that I am 100% ready to trust someone again. I won't say that I'm not hurt. I won't say that I'm not afraid that I will be hurt again. But now I am finding that to forgive the person who hurts you, and to forgive yourself, are the two ways to find peace.
I have learned that people hurt each other. I have been very hurt multiple times this year by people I love; the experience with Johnny is just one of them. However, it is not my job to harbor guilt, resentment, fear, and pain. I do not need to constantly analyze my actions in a situation. I do not need to take all the blame. I am not to judge another, but I am to forgive. And I am also to forgive myself.
Life is a hard thing. We meet people, we keep people, we lose people. Perhaps there are people who come into our lives for a short time to teach us, and then they leave when they are no longer needed. Perhaps there are people who come into our lives for forever, and the lessons we learn from the short term people will strengthen our ability to keep the forever people. I have learned to love despite the fear. I have learned how to love despite the pain. I have learned to forgive. I haven't completely learned everything; I'll never stop learning. But I have a foundation now. Now, it is time to move forward.
*Name has been changed
**Name has been changed
Sunday, October 24, 2010
9 hours...
Thursday, October 21, 2010
this post is lame...
There will be a better post tomorrow. Maybe. If I have time. If not...sorry for the lameness.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
quotes from college...
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
I watch women's hands; they posess a beauty that fascinates me but I don't really know why. Women have beautiful hands-the things they do with their hands make them even more so. The women I know have gentle, soft, busy hands. They care for themselves, for children, for friends, for strangers.
The men I know-I wouldn't say that their hands are beautiful. But I would say that their hands are strong. Strong, and still gentle.
The hands I have known and do know are gentle. They are strong. They are busy and soft. Men and women alike; my parents, my sisters, my brother. My friends' parents, my friends themselves. Neighbors, teachers, coworkers, even strangers. The simple things that they do-brushing my hair, opening a door for me, carrying groceries, driving me to school, paying for things, wiping away tears, pushing a button on the elevator-all things that people I know well and do not know well have done for me and for others.
Hands do so many things. They can destroy. They can build. They can strike. They can caress. They can wave...and they can flip you off. I have experienced all of those things because someone used their hands.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
words of my own...
There are things in my life that are happy. Many things. I have amazing friends. I have a wonderful family. School is going surprisingly well. I have a job that pays well. I was given a full-ride scholarship. I received two grants, so was able to pay for all of my books, fees, and get a new laptop (currently using!!). My brother gave me a car. I'm in a great choir.
So why do I feel so empty? Why can I not understand how to be happy? I see it. I taste it. I hold it in my hands and gaze at it, captured by the sparkling brilliance of the treasure. But like any precious gem or pearl, it goes back in the case, locked and under guard. I can't keep it for my own. I hold it as a loan for a few minutes or hours, but it's not mine.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
she's not perfect...
These are my words:
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
i love you...
the first time
I spoke the words to you.
across my lips,
binding words that speak of
Words that speak of
The words poured from
my soul,
desperate to reach out
to yours.
Desperate to show you
what I'd hidden
for so long.
I told you that I love you.
The words would not stop.
I tried
to hold them back.
Another failure
on my part.
But I meant it.
Yes, my friend. I meant
what I said.
That I love you.
The words have escaped;
they no longer belong
to my heart.
They belong
to yours.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
i hesitate...but i need to...
I am not into self-disclosure at the moment (despite the first paragraph which just disclosed so much. More than I was planning). I'm having trust issues to say the least. But here, I find that I'm not afraid. Perhaps it is the fact that this is my space. I don't really control who reads or comments, but it's my place to put myself. This is me. Or perhaps it is because I know you-the people whose lives I read and relate to and enjoy from my bedroom. And yet, I don't know you. I don't know your faces. Any disappointment in me, I don't see. And if you stop reading, how am I to know?
Today has been rough. Very rough. There have been temptations and I was almost not strong enough. However, I put away my pride and didn't phone a friend-I texted. Yes. I text. Guilty.
Then the tears came again. The fear and loneliness and anger at my own stupidity came back. With it came the desire to do something stupid. It's like Oreo cookies: they make you feel better when you eat the whole package, but is it good for you? Eh...not so much. For short term it makes you forget, but the long term it just gives you a stomachache. So now, I'm in my space, and I'm going to put myself back where I belong. Here. With my words.
Broken girl with shattered dreams
clutching the shards tightly in her hands.
Crying from the pain of holding on,
but afraid to let the pieces go.
Once Upon a Family has tagged me with some questions!!
We are known for the happiness of the valley, the blueness of the residents, the tallness of the mountains, and the greenness of the Jell-o.
2. What was your favorite TV show when you were a kid?
Do I have to pick one? PBS stations: Arthur, Cyberchase, Liberty's Kids, Puzzle Place, Lamb Chops. Great stuff.
3. Do you have any pets?I have a white fluffy thing (Maltese Pomeranian Shi Tzu mix, or Malteraniantzu) that loves me. Her name is Misty. And there's a cat that's adopted my house...he can't come in because my sister and I are both very allergic to cats, but he comes around every day.
4. How often do you vacuum?Um...ah ha ha...not enough?
5. What would you want to do if you weren't living the life you are now?I would be singing for my supper and making lots of money to buy shoes (???????).
6. Would you rather go to a crowded supermarket on a Friday afternoon or be canning on a hot day?Supermarket! Because that's what I do anyway. And...I've never canned anything...
7. What is the best thing about your spouse?I have no spouse. But maybe someday I can answer this question.
8. If you could go to the lunch with anyone in the world who would it be?
Currently I have no desire to go to lunch with anyone. Tomorrow, however, I would probably pick my friend Shelby because I haven't seen her in 5 years and I really, really miss her.
Monday, October 11, 2010
despite the madness...
- Not feeling tired when I woke up
- My new purple sweater that I bought. Which I love. And that I actually think makes me look pretty.
- Understanding the math concepts that I missed last week while gone from school at the doctor/in bed
- Learning something new in Institute (even though it was kind of a slap in the face for me)
- Getting an A on my English paper
- Friends posting random notes on my Facebook page and making me smile
- Long text conversations
- Talking to a good friend about a problem and being taught so many new things
- Being blown kisses
- Dancing with my 3-year-old friend who is an absolute little doll
- Being hugged
- Knowing that a boy thinks you're cute, and knowing he respects you by treating you in a kind, friendly manner. No strings attached.
- Making a new friend
Sunday, October 10, 2010
hard to breathe...
In the figurative sense...ever feel like you're needed by so many people but they forget that once in awhile you might need them? I know I'm rather selfish, but I'm feeling very tired and worn down. There are people who I want to help and be strong for. Sometimes I just get a little bit tired. For example:
I have many friends who are several years younger than I am. I count them as some of my closest friends, in fact. And there is probably only one of them who isn't struggling with something similar to what I went through at that age. One young friend in particular is having a really rough time.
He doesn't think he's good enough for anything or anybody. He engages in behaviors that at times make me want to smack him and at other times send me to my room crying because I'm so afraid for him. Last night was frightening. All of this group of friends of mine went to a theatre competition. I got a text from him in the evening after the awards ceremony. He didn't do as well as he'd hoped, and that kind of sent him over the edge. It was very scary for me; here I am at home, so far away from him, unable to do anything more than what I can do over the phone.
The feeling of helplessness that comes with these situations is so hard for me. I want my friends to be happy! I want them to be safe and know that they are loved. These relationships with my friends have given me a greater appreciation for the people who stuck with me when I was at my lowest points. Now I see how hard it was on them, to talk in circles and watch me keep doing the same things. I see how hard it is on them now, even though I personally am doing better. They keep sticking it out. It makes me want to try harder.
So yes. Today, it is very hard to breathe. I think I'm going to go back to bed.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
not abandoned...
Lately I'm seeing a new side of myself as my subconscious, sleepy mind wakes. I scream, I yell, I cry, I break lamps and punch walls. I say incredibly insensitive, mean things to people who don't deserve them, and I say even meaner things to people who might need to hear a little bit of...something (not to say it needs to come from me). In short, my dream self is a rather brutal, violent, angry person.
I don't like that.
What problems is my mind trying to solve? Sure, I'm probably reading too much into this, but I'm curious. Am I as "healed" as I pretend I am? Have I really forgiven the people who I feel have hurt me? Am I incredibly selfish? I feel very selfish. Sometimes so selfish I'm ashamed of myself. And some days I really do feel so very, very hurt and betrayed. Honestly, nothing really bad has happened. I wasn't beaten or anything like that. It's more the feeling of being abandoned. Which is in itself ridiculous. I'm not an abandoned person. My family and my friends are here. God is always here.
It doesn't always feel that way.
These dreams are bothering me. A lot.
Friday, October 8, 2010
kids, don't try this at home...
- The antibiotics are different enough that "she should be fine"
- This particular antibiotic really kicks my particular problem in the butt, and the faster its butt gets kicked the better off I'll be
- I really didn't want to end up in the hospital so I wanted that kick quick
Here's what we decided to do: I was to get the medicine at the pharmacy and go visit my sister at the hospital. After arriving, I was to take the medicine and wait to see if I had an allergic reaction. If said reaction occurred (no matter how I spell this word it looks wrong, so I'm leaving it), I was to inform a nurse and get treated right away. If said reaction never happened, I was to go home and rest.
This is where the term "experimentation" gets taken to a new level. I did as the doctor instructed. I, however, had an advantage: I was not trying this at home. There was a fully trained medical staff just outside the door. Granted they had no idea what was going on, but in my mind it was good. And it made me feel super dangerous. Insert sniggering here.
I took the drugs. And guess what? Nothing. Happened. Which is why I'm sitting at home in the office writing of my drug adventure right at this moment.
We can now officially declare that the question: "will she have an allergic reaction" gets a negatory. The hypothesis: "she'll be fine due to the nearly two decade time lapse" gets a thumbs up.
Myth busted.
(that doesn't really work...I've just always wanted to say that.)
Thursday, October 7, 2010
hospital anyone?
Hospitals are interesting places. Happy things take place here. Sad things take place here. People laugh. People cry. People are born. And people die. That rhyme was unintentional. You get the point. Anyway, as I've been sitting here I'm realizing that hospitals are very complex settings. So many different events take place here. So many different experiences. While one couple is exclaiming over their perfect new baby, another couple could be suddenly faced with the fact that their long awaited little one will never come home. One person could be tenderly helping their soul mate into the car, while another might be saying good-bye for the last time. It's all so fascinating to me, this idea that so many lives are being lived while we are so very unaware of one another.
In this world we're so connected-Facebook, blogging, cell phones, email-we're so very much involved with one another. And yet, there are still so many strangers. How do we affect other people? How are we affected by others? How do all of the unintentional connections affect us, like when you make eye contact with a stranger in the hallway? That happened to me downstairs; a woman and I made eye contact as I was going in the elevator and she was coming out. She was sad, yet she smiled at me. I was sad, yet I smiled at her. Did we help each other? Despite our backgrounds and personal struggles, did we perhaps make one another stronger for just a little while?
Then again I could be crazy...good night.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
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HOLY FREAKIN' COW I am such a slacker.
So it's October. My last post? April. I feel like a whole chunk of my life has disappeared.
And I know I say this every time: I WILL CHANGE!!! Well...I probably won't. Not overnight. But I will try.


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Your 10m Kill Zone
I've been experimenting recently with a load of stuff, gymnastics, waving the training volume each week and also……building AGGRESSION during a 10m sprint.
For rugby players the 10m sprint is a HUGE indicator of so called 'game speed'. 10m is probably the most common distance you'll sprint in a straight line, in rugby league 10m will take you up to the play of the ball. Getting quick over 10m is important!
I've been using a couple of methods with my athletes, especially the younger 14-16 year old players, to increase their 10m sprint times but also get them aggressive!
When I ask my clients to sprint 10m there are usually 3 things wrong;
1) They are too upright
2) They take short steps
3) They are slow!
Usually I find a lot of the younger kids also sprint with a smile on their face, can't really explain that one! Not that I don't want happy clients but when you're training you gotta be focused!
To train for a faster sprint time, we can just turn the above points into positives;
1) Lean forward – Run as if you're falling forwards the whole way
2) Take bigger steps – 'Punching' the knees up and throwing the elbows back usually fixes this one.
3) Get faster – Sounds simple, but a lot of people don't seem to know how fast they can run!
So what I've been experimenting with to improve 10m speed is using fast and aggressive exercises mixed in with short sprints:
- Throwing knees into the focus pads between sprints to promote fast knee lift and therefore bigger more powerful strides
- Sprinting with a band round the waist and a partner pulling you back. You have to lean forward and sprint hard! This is also a great contrast exercise when you go straight to normal sprints, feels like your speed jumps up a lot after this exercise.
When the guys use these exercises back to back with sprints you can immediately see a more aggressive start when I tell them to 'punch' the knees up AND they lean forward after doing the band resisted sprints. Now everything that I'm shouting at them makes sense, it's like a big lightbulb moment!
In terms of aggression, throwing knees and dragging each other around with the bands seems to trigger a switch in the minds of my athletes and they go from a smiley, slow sprint time to a fast burst of low flying rugby player!
Of course we use basic strength exercises, jumps and sled dragging, but learning to trigger aggression during sprints seems to have made everyone faster, without exception.
Try throwing some knees and band resisted sprints, I guarantee that you'll get faster! Any thoughts or comments just drop em below.
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Telegraph Hill Stairway Streets + Secret Gardens
Explore Telegraph Hill's beautiful stairway streets, lush gardens, postcard views, and get your exercise for the day! This is a great walk to talk out of town visitors on, but is also great for locals! The gardens create a sense of peace and serenity. The views of the Bay, the FiDi and Coit Tower help even the most jaded San Franciscan remember the magic they fell in love with.
I suggest venturing up one and down another for a full loop, but you can also use them and Coit Tower as a midway point on a journey from The Embarcadero to North Beach. Either way, be prepared for a lot of stairs, some sweat, and a pounding heart. These of course aren't the only landscaped stairway streets in San Francisco, but are some of the most easily accessible and are always worth the trek.
The staircase streets are San Francisco's answer to hills vs. the grid. Where the base of the Filbert Street steps is now was formerly a rock quarry, and the hill was a working-class slum complete with small, wooden shacks and dirt tracks. The slope was a steep jumble of sandy soil, rocks, grasses and a few trees. There were even goats roaming around well into the 1940s.
In the 1930s, Grace Marchant (who would later be credited with creating the gardens, and a former Hollywood stunt-woman and WWII welder), moved into one of the shacks with her daughter, Valleta, and son-in-law Desmond Heslet. Valleta had fallen in love with the cottage, and begged Desmond to buy it. Not far down the Greenwich Street Steps was a jumble of connected cottages that had been sub-divided into rented rooms barely large enough for a bed and dresser. Valleta and Desmond leased the long, ramshackle building, and after promising not to evict any of the tenants, slowly began to haphazardly renovate it. The cottages had all been build without permits, and with an array of found building materials. Their renovation continued the tradition, and Desmond dubbed the practice "bootleg architecture." As the units were renovated and expanded, a cast of artists, musicians, and bohemians moved in and the property became known as The Compound.
During World War II, and after, The Compound lost some of its wildness, but not its spirit. In 1948, Grace Merchant moved into an apartment on the Filbert Steps, and began to work on the expansive gardens you can still see today. Greenwich and Filbert are both steep, and lined with old cottages. When Grace moved in, both were covered in garbage, and the unbuildable lots were overgrown. Grace obtained permission from The City, cleared the garbage and weeds, and slowly began a garden. While Grace worked on her garden, Valleta began her own on the Filbert Street Steps.
The gardens grew over time, and with plants and supplies found wherever they could. They inspired other residents below and above them on the steps, and even on some of the side lanes to create their own little jungles that have since morphed into a seamless escape complete with winding pathways and even honey bees. Both gardens are romantic, overgrown and lush. They offer people and wildlife an oasis less than 1/2 mile from the Financial District.
From Embarcadero : Turn west, away from the Bay, on Green, Greenwich or Filbert Streets. If you take Green, you'll find a clear view up the rocky face of the hill, and a plaque outside the building television was invented at. You'll need to head north on Sansome a block, past more unbuildable rocky outcroppings to get to the base of the Filbert Steps. Greenwich is one more block north. Take a deep breath, and take either set of stair up. There are plenty of little side streets to explore, flowers in bloom, and unique homes. Don't forget to turn around and take in the view of the Bay! Try to spot The Compound among the other 19th century cottages.
From North Beach : Head up Lombard, Greenwich, Filbert, Union, Green, or Vallejo Streets. If you're on Union or Green, you'll want to head north (to the left and toward Coit Tower) when you reach the top of the hill at Montgomery. If you're on Vallejo, there is another small, beautifully landscaped stairway down to Montgomery. There are great views around here towards Downtown and the Bay Bridge. Montgomery dead ends at Julius Castle, and both the Filbert and Greenwich Steps are accessible from it. Head up the stairs to check out Coit Tower, or down towards the Embarcadero. I like to wander around, see what's blooming, and explore the small pathways. Be respectful of no trespassing signs, and remember people live here. Don't be loud, don't leave the path, and definitely DO NOT litter!
From Downtown/FiDi : I like to come up here to clear my head, get some exercise, and unplug at lunch time. I work in the Transamerica Pyramid, so the walk is pretty close. Walk up Montgomery, all the way to Julius Castle, and then follow the above directions from North Beach. Bring some water and give yourself plenty of time.
Where's your favorite place to explore in San Francisco? Let me know--I'm always up for new adventures!


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Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak ; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.
"Music, distance, and one minute of just us" is a project bringing music, visual arts, and architecture together to create an exhibition in Taiwan this December. This project was created because I believe life is about the special moments, and we as musicians have the ability and responsibility to create them. The exhibition is a visual arts show, a multipurpose urban architecture, a mini concert series given by young musicians, and a social experiment.
In the last decade, I watched my old school in Taiwan closed down their music department, I watched young audiences and parents turned away from classical music, and I watched my fellow colleagues chose not to continue their careers in Taiwan. It is tempting for us to blame the loss of audience on the general public, how they never gave classical music a chance. But, when I look around in our music world, I see us turning away and relying on the distance between stage and the auditorium more than anytime in history. We also distant ourselves from the world, afraid of the possibility that people won't appreciate the music we poured our hearts and souls into. I started from just wondering what and how did this happen, but I realized I might never understand and that it probably won't matter, so I decided to do something first and think later. With this exhibition, which is something that has never been done before, it will be able to give both the audience and musicians a chance to step out of our worlds. I understand nowadays we are all very careful about how to spend our time, and even a classical music concert can seem too time-consuming in this fast paced world, but one minute is never considered long. Not only do I want to bring the audience in, I also want to bring the musicians out. The exhibition is shorter than a concerto and more impactful than a street tune, the multimedia part of the exhibition also has many things to offer for the architecture and visual art admirers. It will draw the attention and awareness with stronger appeal to reach a wider audience. It is something that has never been done before and it will deliver to people.
This project won't change the society values over night, but I aim to create an ABSOLUTELY unforgettable classical music moment in the visitors' lives, and to create conversation to bring Taiwanese musicians and the general public closer. It will be an unique experience for all of us, and it will inspire.


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Presently, team, India is playing a series of 5-One day internationals and a single t-20 match against West Indies away from home.
In a recently concluded match, It was Mahendra Singh Dhoni who drove the team home by scoring 78 of 79 balls.
When MS played last time in West Indies, It was again him who emerged as the hero of the final match of the tri-series being played between India, West Indies, and Srilanka.
Here is rewinding the clock back to 2013.
Celkon Mobile Cup was a tri-nation series with the likes of India, Sri Lanka and West Indies fighting for the cup. After winning 2 matches each, India and Sri-Lanka qualified for the final match at Port Of Spain. MS Dhoni who had been ruled out of the series due to injured hamstring surprisingly announced his comeback and lead the team. It was Virat Kohli who had led the team in his absence for past matches of the series.
India after winning the toss put Sri-Lanka to bat first and the good bowling efforts of bowlers (which included 4 wickets of Ravindra Jadeja) bowled the opposition out for 201 in 48.5 overs.
India, on the other hand, did not have a very good start either.
Opener Shikhar Dhawan got out for 16 runs off 38 balls. The middle order did not click and wickets went down in a hurry. Rohit Sharma showed some character with his 58 off 146 balls but after his wicket, the lower middle order vanished like an ice cube in the fire.
But it was the captain who stood tall at the other end. MS was scoring with a strike rate of slightly over 60 before Vinay Kumar got out and India was 9 down for 182 in the second delivery of the 47th over.
With India requiring 20 off 22 balls with one wicket in hand, Ishant Sharma made an entry to the pitch. India looked on the verge of defeat. Heads had begun going down in the dressing room. At the other end though there was no effect
At the other end, though there was no effect, Captain cool was at his tactical best and dragged the game to the last over. Ishant Sharma showed resilience for his 2 of 17 balls and survived the bowling of Mathews and Malinga.
Last over of the match, With 16 requiring to win, It was Mahendra Singh Dhoni on strike. Nails were been bitten in the stadium, prayers being made.
"Dot Ball, It's big ball. 15 off 5 required. That was dangerous, It was on a length slightly outside off stump. He had gone wide for this one, asking Dhoni to fetch it."
"That is big, within the reach of Dhoni. 9 required off 4. The length was the same as of the previous ball but this time much closer to Dhoni."
"9 of 4, Pressure on Eranga. FOUR!!!..5 required off 3. India consents hope. And why not? 5 off 3 balls with Mahendra Singh Dhoni, you have to go with India."
"Sweeper goes much squarer now, More often you see batsman getting deep for yorkers, but Dhoni is not doing that."
6!!! "Magnificent!!!!….Magnificent Mahendra..He is unbelievable in so many ways. He has taken India to victory by just one wicket."
And that was it. India had won the Celkon Mobile cup and it was again the skipper who came to the rescue in the final.


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Teague Egan, @teagueegan is an entrepreneurial octopus, because he has his hands in 8 different places. He is CEO of 1st round Enterprises which has branches in athletics, music, and entertainment. At age 21, his label 1st Round Records released Sammy Adams debut album Boston's Boy, which reached #1 on the iTunes hip-hop charts. At age 22 Teague became the youngest ever NFL Agent at 22 (his subsequent loss of license is a crazy story you won't want to miss).
He is a managing partner and Investor at Innovation Factory, a VC firm. When it comes to future technologies, he is always trying to get his foot in the door. Teague completed the Executive Program in exponential technology including artificial intelligence, synthetic biology, and nanotechnology at Singularity University. He is also behind the invention of Graphene Fibers.
However, he is more than a serial entrepreneur, he is also a serial philanthropist. On the show, we get deep into his giving history, with stories of picking up hitchhikers and helping kids across the country. He is Chief Kindness Spreader at Kindness305 which aims to cleverly incentive the core concept of kindness.
We were also joined on this episode by Saba the Monkey, his Marmoset who was climbing everywhere and an overall joy to be around. He has an awesome Instagram account.
This episode spans Teague's one of a kind life and entrepreneurial stories before moving into the depths of philanthropy and curating the ability to give back through kindness.
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Q&A with Alice Attie on "These Figures Lining the Hills"
Alice Attie will join us at Book Culture 112th on Thursday, March 3rd to talk about her new book, These Figures Lining the Hills. In the meantime, check out our Q&A with her below!
Alice Attie is an artist and a writer. Her book Harlem on the Verge, documenting the transformations of Harlem, New York, was published in 2001.
1) How did you come to write These Figures Lining the Hills?
Many of the pieces that comprise this small book - These Figures Lining the Hills– were culled from recent journal entries. I began the book initially in response to a question put to me by the extra-ordinary force behind Seagull books, Naveen Kishore: The call was to write about notes, notes that we write to ourselves, in journals, in notebooks, perhaps notes that we imagine writing, fragments of notes, notes in margins, and notes, perhaps, that are not written – Naveen requested, as he often does, for his incomparable catalogues, a meditation on the art of keeping notes.
I have been keeping journals for 47 years, sometimes day-to-day, or week-to-week, month-to-month. When Naveen initially put this invitation forth, I thought about Kafka, for whom the diary, the notes, the letters, the meditations, were places where the mind could spill without self-censure. I wrote to Naveen: In the journal "It is essential to be present to oneself. Maybe the task of writing is to find the place where one is entirely oneself." From Kafka that I culled the opening quote of this book: "It is impossible to say everything, and it is impossible not to say everything."
I culled from recent notebooks. I added. I took away. I pared down. I chiseled. I numbered and arranged These Figures Lining the Hills. Poems, entries, meditations on the works of others.
2) What are you currently reading?
Currently I am reading Foucault, working my way backwards through his writings. I began, enthralled and inspired, with his late lectures given at the College de France. The lectures are an extraordinary, scholarly, and, ultimately, very personal study of the history of the care of the self. I am also re-reading the first volume of Proust. Each reading becomes, of course, a new one, a deeper one, one which gives further voice to Proust's unparalleled capacity to observe everything - from details of seeming insignificance to great questions concerning love, loss, jealousy, and childhood. I am reading Alice Oswald's Dart, again. Reading Derek Mahon.
3) Do you have a personal favorite book of all time? If so, can you share it and tell us why?
I don't think I have a single favorite book as I am constantly falling in love with new and old works. To the Lighthouse and As I Lay Dying are the two that come instantly to mind, and Beckett's Trilogy. The collected poems of Wallace Stevens is a volume that is always on my nightstand and in my suitcase when I travel. Credences of Summer, for instance, is a poem I can never visit enough. Several contemporary books have stayed with me as favorites: Stoner by John Williams, Parrot and Olivier in America by Peter Carey, Out Stealing Horses by Per Petterson, My Struggle by Karl Ove Knausgaard.
4) What's next? Any upcoming projects in the works that you can tell us about?
I have recently begun working on two new books – One work will be comprised of small prose pieces, inspired primarily by paintings in the Flemish wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The other book begins with excerpts and responses to three texts: Roland Barthes lectures on "The Neutral" – Michel Foucault's last course, given in 1984 at the College de France, The Hermeneutics of the Subject, and two essays in a collection of the non-fiction of Jorge Luis Borges.
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Hello - my husband James and I are looking forward to our trip to Morocco in November - who else is going on the trip?
Hi, I am also on this trip, my first with Exodus. Just got the joining instructions, the first Riad looks very attractive with a nice looking indoor pool. Gerry
Hello Gerry, looking forward to meeting you shortly - yes from looking up the Riad Challa online I agree that it looks to be a lovely place. I'm not sure if I'll be brave enough to try the pool though as someone describes it as a 'plunge pool' so it sounds like it could be rather cold!
You may be right, someone else mentions 'if you are brave enough to have a dip in the pool'. Let's hope it is hot enough that we need to cool down.
My wife Anne and I are heading off on this trip. See you all at the airport, possibly with those easy to see Exodus bags
Not long now, excitement mounting. See you both soon. Regards Gerry
Hello Colin/Anne - I think that we're heading out on an earlier flight than the main group, as the original flight was full when we booked the holiday in late August - we fly with Easyjet from Gatwick at 7.40am on the Sunday, so will meet the main group that evening. We've not got Exodus bags, but have Exodus luggage labels so should still be easy to spot!
Hello Gerry, I hope that you got back OK on Sunday. Do you want to give me your email address so that I can keep in touch with you, with you not being part of the Whatsapp group which the others are in via their phones.
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Everything went well going back although my taxi was 20 minutes late as the driver fell asleep. My email is paytongerry @ hotmail.co.uk Thanks Gerry
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Back To ACC
What Makes the Seminoles Go
By BJ Bennett
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While it has taken a complete team effort to get Florida State back amongst the elite, here are five reasons why FSU is playing their best football since 1999.
After a 51-14 dismantling of Clemson in Death Valley, the most points ever scored on the Tigers' home turf, it appears quite obvious that Florida State is now one of the national championship favorites. Halfway through their schedule, the Seminoles are now 6-0. Only Boston College has played Florida State within 28 points; the 'Noles have scored over 40 in every single game this season. While it has taken a complete team effort to get Florida State back amongst the elite, here are five reasons why FSU is playing their best football since last winning a national championship in 1999.
1. The Poise of Jameis Winston -- Florida State's freshman quarterback continues to dazzle, but also bring a steady, stabilizing hand to the Seminoles. In what was supposed to be a rebuilding year with Winston replacing first round NFL Draft pick E.J. Manuel, Winston has completed over 71% of his passes for 1,885 yards, 20 touchdowns and three interceptions. He is averaging nearly 377 yards passing in FSU's three road games. In two games against ranked foes, Winston has completed 45-of-66 throws for 837 yards, eight touchdowns and one interception. Most impressive has been Winston's performance against the blitz. He threw for 293 yards in such situations against 3rd ranked Clemson Saturday night, the most by a BCS Conference quarterback the last three years.
2. The Growth of the Offensive Line -- Wit five upperclassmen starters, Florida State's offensive line has become one of the nation's best. The unit, most notably tackle Cameron Irving, did a tremendous job over the weekend against Vic Beasley and the vaunted Clemson front four. Rick Trickett's offensive line has excelled in pass protection despite facing two of the top three and three of the top seven sack artists in college football. The Seminoles are also averaging over 210 yards rushing per game at over 5.5 yards per carry. Experience at the line of scrimmage has helped an offense with a freshman quarterback and a recently-converted safety in the offensive backfield become one of just three in the country to average over 50 points scored per game.
3. Studs in the Secondary -- Florida State led all of college football in pass defense last season and boasted a first round NFL Draft pick in cornerback Xavier Rhodes. This year, they may be even better. The Seminoles, to date, have allowed the fewest passing yards in college football. They recently held Clemson's Tajh Boyd to just 156 yards through the air, the second lowest total of his career. Cornerback Lamarcus Joyner set the tone in Death Valley, compiling an interception and two forced fumbles. Florida State has three former Rivals.com five-star recruits in their defensive backfield.
4. The Rise of Rashad -- The last 1,000-yard receiver in Tallahassee was Anquan Boldin in 2002. Florida State junior Rashad Greene may soon break the streak. Right on cue, he has developed into one of the premier playmakers in the nation and has given Jameis Winston a bonafide go-to option downfield. Greene currently has 31 catches for 553 yards and an ACC-best seven touchdowns. He has topped the 100-yard mark and scored in each of the Seminoles' biggest games this season: Pittsburgh, Maryland and Clemson. His production has been made possible by that of those beside him, the remarkably-consistent Kenny Shaw and big-play threat Kelvin Benjamin.
5. Swagger -- As Florida State prepares to welcome back Bobby Bowden to Doak Campbell Stadium this Saturday against North Carolina State, head coach Jimbo Fisher seems to have his team playing with a level of confidence that resembles the Seminoles of the Bowden era. Simpy put, this Florida State team takes the field believing they should win. And they play like it. The Seminoles aren't brash and cocky; instead, they are composed and determined. Florida State has been able to maintain that focus while playing with the patented aggressiveness and attitude that sparked their famed rise in the 1980s


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Seller in Hot Market Proper Pricing
Debra did a great job in representing me as a sales broker. The sale preparation was excellent, and the sale itself was quick and efficient! We had a contract with a backup within a week, and the listing price was right on the money with the subsequent buyer's appraisal.