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A reanalysis of U.S. temperature station data shows temperatures are rising only half as much as claimed by the U.S. Historical Climatology Network (USHCN) and other government overseers of temperature data. The reanalysis is the first using the Siting Classification System devised by the MATEO-France French national meteorological service and recently approved by the World Meteorological Organization.
The new analysis, conducted by a team of scientists led by temperature station expert Anthony Watts, shows government overseers are improperly reporting double the temperature increase that is occurring in the real world. Fully 92 percent of the overstated temperature rise results from erroneous and scientifically unjustified government "adjustments" to the raw temperature data.
The new analysis shows U.S. temperatures rose only 0.155 degrees Celsius per decade from 1979 through 2008 according to high-quality surface temperature stations. The 0.155 degree increase is substantially less than is claimed by government temperature overseers, and it is sufficiently moderate to rebut fears of an imminent global warming crisis. The U.S. temperature increase from 1979 through 2008 is even less worrisome when considering that temperatures over the oceans are warming at a slower pace than temperatures over land, and that global temperatures cooled during the 30 years prior to 1979.
The authors note global temperature trends are unlikely to be substantially different from the U.S. temperature trends analyzed in their new analysis.
Lead author Anthony Watts explained how government overseers overlook meaningful siting problems that add fictitious warming to the raw data.
"The USHCN is one of the main metrics used to gauge the temperature changes in the United States," wrote Watts in a press release announcing the findings. "The first wide-scale effort to address siting issues, Watts, (2009), a collated photographic survey, showed that approximately 90% of USHCN stations were compromised by encroachment of urbanity in the form of heat sinks and sources, such as concrete, asphalt, air conditioning system heat exchangers, roadways, airport tarmac, and other issues. This finding was backed up by an August 2011 U.S. General Accounting Office investigation and report titled: Climate Monitoring: NOAA Can Improve Management of the U.S. Historical Climatology Network."
The authors also explain how government overseers' improper manipulation of the raw temperature data manufactures fictitious warming. According to the authors:
The new paper throws cold water on this week's sensationalist media coverage of claims by Cal-Berkeley professor Richard Muller that his research confirms United Nations temperature reports. Muller, who embarrassingly seeks media coverage by claiming to be a long-time global warming skeptic when in fact he has been pushing the myth of a global warming crisis for at least the past decade, bases his conclusions on the government-adjusted temperature reports that are debunked in the Watts paper.


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Recycled Dry Dog Food Container
I've done a few posts about the things I've made for our dog in the past and you can read about them below.
Today I'm creating a container for her dry dog food by recycling a large popcorn tin leftover from Christmas.
The dog has a little corner of our kitchen with a DIY dog fence designating her area.
The sketch is one my daughter did of our dog Kody that is sadly no longer with us.
The dry food used to be sitting out on the table but not now that we have this cute and easy to make dog food storage tin.
I spray painted the popcorn tin white with a spray chalky paint. A couple of coats was all it needed.
When the paint dried I cut out paw prints and the words DOG FOOD with my Silhouette Machine. It didn't take long to get good at this machine and now I want to add words and vinyl designs to everything!
That's it, end of tutorial. The finished dog food storage bin looks so much better sitting on the table than the dog food bag.
Luckily I've been saving these tins for a while because I'm thinking I need to make another one for the cat food now!
And in the latest news...
Meet our new puppy Finn!
And in the latest news...
Meet our new puppy Finn!
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The 18th IVF Va'a World Sprint Championships is the event that promises to promote the va' a and Tahiti internationally ! The event will take place from 19 to 26 July 2018 in Taaone Bay. The LOC (Local Organizing Committee)"Tahiti Va' a 2018″ announces at the beginning of this year an historic participation.
Global participation.
Since its creation, the LOC has been acting to place va' a on the international scene. A new strategy has been put in place.Representatives of the LOC travelled to many countries to encourage countries to participate. This strategy is a success. As of 2017, the 1st IVF Va'a World Distance Championshipsrecorded an unequalled and unique participation of 33 delegations and 5 continents for an official competition.
On 2018, participation is similar to 2017 with 33 delegations, but the record is broken for the number of athletes. On February 1,2018, the International Va'a Federation announced 2288 registrations! 151 athletes and 8 delegations more than in Australia in 2016
Here is the distribution of paddlers for 2018
- OCEANIA:16 delegations – 1966 athletesAustralia (244), Cook Islands (34), Guam (27), Hawaii (300), Niue (6), New Zealand (81), New Caledonia (81), New Zealand (456), Norfolk (1), Papua New Guinea (48), Samoa (4), Samoa (6), Tahiti (633), Tonga (12), Wallis and Futuna (84), Fiji (2), Rapa Nui (28)
- CENTRAL AND NORTH AMERICA: 6 delegations – 172 athletesCanada (57), West Coast – USA (1), Panama (1), California – USA (50), Pacific North-West – USA (62), Mexico (1)
- SOUTH AMERICA:4 delegations – 106 athletes,Argentina (3), Brazil (99), Peru (3), Venezuela (1)
- EUROPE:4 delegations – 30 athletes, Austria (1), Great Britain (25), Switzerland (1), Germany (3)
- ASIA:2 delegations – 13 athletes, Hong Kong (1), Japan (12)
- AFRICA:1 delegation – 1 athlete, Morocco (1)
A large number of foreign delegations
Oceania's supremacy.
Ready to put all chances on their side, the Tahitian Va'a Federation has registered the biggest delegation with 633 athletes! Then followed the other Oceania delegations, which for several years now have shown their great interest in va' a: New Zealand (456), Hawaii (300), Australia (244) and New Caledonia (81).
The American continent is represented.
The International Va' a Federation is composed of regional federation. This explains why a country like the United States can register 3 delegations (California, Pacific North West and West Coast) so they will be 123 from the USA to move to Tahiti. A remarkable participation is also expected from South America. Indeed, Brazil has registered a delegation of 99 paddlers whereas there were only about ten in 2016.
Participation of Paras Athletes.
The world championships allow the LOC and Tahiti to promote parava' a. In 2017,123 para-athletes had participated in the 1stVa'a World Distance Championships. The last participation record for para-athletes for an IVF event was 34 para-athletes. For 2018,82 crews of v1, v6 and v12 will compete in parava' a. 15 world titles one the line !
The competition between all these delegations promises to offer an exceptional show to the public. Everything is set up to welcome these paddlers and make them live an unforgettable experience.


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Does the Inns of Waterville Valley accept pets?
We love our furry family however; we have a "NO pets allowed policy". There are boarding kennels located in Plymouth, NH
When is check-in and check-out?
Check-in is Friday after 4pm until 6pm. Check-out is before 10 am on the following Friday. At this time we cannot accommodate an early check-in or a late check out.
Please call to make arrangements if your arrival is not during IOWV normal business hours!
What if I arrive to check-in after office hours?
You will need to make arrangements during office hours. Please call to make arrangements prior to check-in time of Friday at 4pm. You will be given a lockbox code for your key. The registration card will be in your unit. Please complete the registration card upon arrival and slide it under the office door.
How often is the unit cleaned?
Units are thoroughly cleaned after each occupant check-out. We do not offer housekeeping during the week.
Are there grocery stores nearby?
Located in Waterville Town Square there is Waterville Mercantile.
Do you have Wi-Fi?
Yes, complimentary Wi-Fi is available. Upon arrival in your unit book the password is provided.
Do you have air conditioning?
We have the mountain air and fans to provide comfort in the summer time. We do not provide or allow air conditioners in units.
Do you have elevators?
We are a multilevel facility using stairs to access the different levels within the facility and within specific units. We do not have elevators or escalators.
For security purposes all owners, guest and visitors vehicles must be registered including license plate number with the Front Desk at time of check-in.


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Smoky Quartz
is centering & grounding stone. it brings physical & psychic protection. it is also an excellent stone for protection from negative energy, as it removes negativity & negative energy of any kind & transforms them to positive energy. works energetically to assist in prioritizing needs & wants, and brings wisdom to every day life. excellent for elevating moods, overcoming negative emotions, & relieving depression. relieves stress, fear, jealousy, anger & other negative emotions by transforming them into positive energies. it is a helpful stone for enhancing & encouraging courage & inner strength. very comforting & calming, & can be considered a stone of serenity. it can, therefore, be very helpful in relieving grief. in the psychic & spiritual realms, it centers one during meditation, & can provide a grounded link between the physical & higher selves, helping to uncover subconscious wisdom. using it during meditation enables you to reach higher states of consciousness. hold it at the root chakra/groin area or placed at the soles of the feet. good for physical expression & sexual energy. good for the legs, knees, ankles, hands & feet. helps with stammering.


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Accounting and Finance (Course full)
Please note: this course is full for 2019 entry.
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE (BSc)
Full-time 2019 entry, AAA, IB 38
Gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to operate effectively in the fast-paced world of multinational companies and global financial markets.
Visit the department's website: Warwick Business School
BSc Accounting & Finance is a professionally orientated qualification, which is consistently ranked highly in major UK league tables.
At Warwick Business School you will be encouraged from the outset to think critically, enabling you to analyse and interpret real-life business issues in order to devise solutions, helping to prepare you for your career in accountancy, financial services, or management. You will also have the opportunity to develop your interpersonal skills including communication, leadership and team-working, to become more adaptable and resilient to change.
You will be taught by leading academics who are well connected with industry and able to combine cutting edge theory with real-world practice. We have well established links with accountancy firms, investment banks and renowned national and international employers such as UBS and EY. In your third year, the module Critical Issues in Management will enable you to integrate what you have learned throughout your studies, enhance your knowledge through the introduction of new concepts; and apply your skills to a range of real-life case studies.
Students can choose to take the accounting or finance pathways or combine both along with general business and management subjects.
Year 1 comprises a range of core modules, including a module designed to develop personal skills and critical thinking and analysis. Year 2 is also core but will focus on the pathway chosen in Year 1. Your final year includes a number of optional modules focusing on accounting or finance as well as other business areas such as marketing, strategy, or law.
You will learn in a variety of ways – primarily through a mixture of lectures, seminars, workshops and online learning.
Contact hours
This varies by year but you will have approximately 15 hours per week of class time, plus student support and feedback hours.
Class size
Class sizes vary by module: there can be up to 500 students in lectures (mainly year 1) and then around 25 in seminars. Some electives are much smaller.
You will be assessed through a combination of end of year examinations and on-going assessments, which may include essays, research assignments, projects, case study analysis, class tests, presentations and group work. The final degree classification is determined by your second and final year marks and each contributes 50%.
The following WBS degrees enable you to spend time studying abroad:
International Management
International Business with French
International Business with German
International Business with Italian
International Business with Spanish
Study abroad is not a requirement of Accounting and Finance, nor is it guaranteed, however if there are places available once allocations have been made to the students on the above courses, Accounting and Finance students may be considered.
Student blogs
"There are so many materials for revision online on my.wbs. From videos, lecture slides, revision packs, past papers to lecture capture, all of which have been massively helpful."
Check out Tom's blog
"I love what I'm doing, especially since I got to choose my modules. I'd really recommend this degree [International Management] if you're interested in working in the corporate world."
Check out Manya's blog
A level AAA to include Mathematics or Further Mathematics. You also need a GCSE grade A/grade 7 in at least one humanities or social science subject.
IB 38 to include 5 in Higher Level Mathematics.
You will also need to meet our English Language requirements.
Contextual data and differential offers: Warwick may make differential offers to students in a number of circumstances. These include students participating in the Realising Opportunities programme, or who meet two of the contextual data criteria. Differential offers will be one or two grades below Warwick's standard offer (to a minimum of BBB).
- Warwick International Foundation Programme (IFP) All students who successfully complete the Warwick IFP and apply to Warwick through UCAS will receive a guaranteed conditional offer for a related undergraduate programme (selected courses only). For full details of standard offers and conditions visit the IFP website.
- We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications. For more information please visit the international entry requirements page.
Taking a gap year Applications for deferred entry welcomed.
Interviews We do not typically interview applicants. Offers are made based on your UCAS form which includes predicted and actual grades, your personal statement and school reference.
Open Days All students who have been offered a place are invited to visit. Find out more about our main University Open Days and other opportunities to visit us.
Year 1
CORE: Foundations, Skills and Debates
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Foundations of Management Accounting
Financial Management
Economics for Business
Business Law 1
Business Statistics
Management, Organisations and Society (Accountancy and Finance or Accountancy pathway)/Business Analytics (Finance pathway)
Descriptions of these modules are available here.
Year 2
- CORE: Global Environment of Business
- CORE: Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Financial Reporting 1
- Financial Reporting 2
- Finance 1: Financial Markets
- Finance 2: Financial reporting†
- Accounting in Context*
- Issues in Management Accounting*
- Business Law 2§
- Economics of Strategy^
- Financial Econometrics^
Descriptions of these modules are available here.
Year 3
- CORE: Critical Issues in Management
- You will also study six electives. The list of electives from which you'll choose will depend on your chosen pathway.
† Accounting and Finance/Finance pathways
* Accounting and Finance/Accounting pathways
§ Accounting pathway
^ Finance pathway
Descriptions of these modules are available here.
Selection of optional modules that current students are studying:
Final year: Advanced Financial Reporting; Company Law; Business Taxation; Advanced Management Accounting; Auditing, Governance and Accountability; Financial Markets: Organisation and Technology; Law for Entrepreneurs; Investment Management; Derivatives and Risk Management; Banks and Financial Systems; Finance in New Ventures; Mergers and Acquisitions
Our dedicated WBS CareersPlus team provides specialised careers services solely for WBS students including:
- 1-2-1 careers coaching
- Career planning and preparation workshops
- Employer events
- Work placements and internships.
Our workshops cover all aspects of the job application process, from creating your CV to preparing for interviews and assessment centres. Tailored sessions, such as 'What job is right for you?' can help you to plan your future career and actions. If you have a question about writing applications, wish to explore your career options, or need to prepare for interviews and assessment centres, our 1-2-1 careers appointments with dedicated careers staff can help you, right here in WBS.
We organise and facilitate employer events on summer internships, year-in-industry placements and graduate opportunities. We also host employer-led skills workshops and run informal networking sessions. Bespoke employer events organised specifically for our students have seen the likes of EY, L'Oréal, Aldi, Johnson & Johnson, Royal Bank of Scotland, Grant Thornton UK LLP, Accenture and Aston Martin visit WBS, providing students with great networking opportunities and links to top local, national and international brands.
Here are some examples of the companies our students have worked at while on their placement:
- PwC
- The Walt Disney Company
- MGH Technology solutions
What do our graduates do?
- Audit Associate
- ACA Graduate Trainee
- Accountant
- Accounts Associate
- Acturial Associate
- Analyst
- Assurance Associate
- Auditor
- Equity Research Analyst
- Investment Banking Analyst
- Operations Analyst
- Trainee Chartered Accountant.
Where do our graduates work?
- Bank of America Merrill Lynch
- Deloitte
- FTI Consulting
- Goldman Sachs
- Jaguar Land Rover
- John Lewis Partnership
- JP Morgan
- PwC
- Royal Bank of Scotland
- RSA Associates
- The National Audit Office.
A level AAA to include Mathematics or Further Mathematics. You also need a GCSE grade A/grade 7 in at least one humanities or social science subject.
IB 38 to include 5 in Higher Level Mathematics.
UCAS Code
Degree of Bachelor of Science (BSc)
3 years full time
Start Date
24 September 2019
Location of study
University of Warwick, Coventry
Tuition fees
Find out more about fees and funding
Additional costs
There may be costs associated with other items or services such as academic texts, course notes, and trips associated with your course. Students who choose to complete a work placement will pay reduced tuition fees for their third year.
This information is applicable for 2019 entry.
Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply. Please read our terms and conditions to find out more.
Accounting and Finance (with foundation year)
International Business with French
International Business with German
International Business with Italian
International Business with Spanish
Management (with foundation year)
Computer Science with Business Studies
Engineering Business Management
Global Sustainable Development and Business Studies
MMORSE (Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics)
MORSE (Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics)


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The options for funding your care
How to fund long-term care is a big consideration when looking at home care options. Depending on your personal circumstances, there may be public funding or benefits available to you, or other financing options.
Most of our customers fund their care privately or via direct payments. If you're funding care yourself, we do recommend that you first research whether any benefits are available to you. We've provided a wealth of advice here to help you get started and point you in the right direction.
Other funding options you may want to consider include releasing equity on your home or purchasing an immediate needs annuity. We also get asked many questions around lasting power of attorney and other asset-related matters.
Call us today if you'd like some advice on your funding options. However, we do also suggest that you speak to a financial advisor who has care fee planning knowledge and experience.Request a callback Request a brochure
Direct payments accepted. If you're receiving funding through social services and have opted for direct payments, we're able to accept top-ups to these payments. Contact us to find out more.
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Little cartoon versions of you and your loved ones.See the gallery
Toppers are a fun and imaginative way to personalise any cake. Using your images and ideas we can design and make toppers for any cake and occasion.
How we create these detailed characters.
Ollie is the artist who creates these detailed characters from polymer clay. He will take your photographs and turn them into little 'cartoon' versions of you and your loved ones to keep as a delightful memento which will last long after the cake has been eaten and the guests have gone home.
Attention to detail.
He will copy clothing, for example a bride a groom could be dressed as they would be on their wedding day, or dress the figures as characters, such as Princess Leah and Hans Solo. He can make motorbikes, cars, trikes, planes or boats, include pets, hobbies or life long passions in the design and in fact, he can make a whole wedding party, if that's what you want.
Images of you.
When making the toppers, Ollie will rely on your photographs, so the better they are, the better your topper. Try to make sure that the pictures you send are taken in natural light, taken from the front and from the side and with a happy expression. If you wear glasses, he will need to see them, or, conversely, if you won't be wearing glasses on the day, he will need a picture without the glasses.
Magazine Shots
Hairstyles and Outfits.
You can send magazine shots of hairstyles, as for example a bride may be having her hair in a certain way, but may not have a picture of her own hair in that style. A magazine shot will do just fine, the same goes for outfits. Along with photographs, a written explanation is helpful, as eye colour and hair colour can often be misleading in a photograph. Basically, the more information Ollie has to go on, the more accurate and personal your toppers will be.
Get your items delivered.
We can post your toppers to you. The price of postage and packaging will obviously depend on what you have ordered, but to give you an example, 2x figures (bride and groom or equivalent), would be £9.95 P&P.
Free on-location setup.
If we are delivering your cake as well, we will simply bring along the topper and arrange it as previously agreed, along with the cake.
Collect items from our Shop.
You can collect your toppers directly from us by visiting our shop.


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Hi. I'm Bruno. A Spanish/French director and DoP. I'm based in Berlin but work around the globe.
I am a freelance filmmaker with more than 10 years of experience in the field.
My area of expertise lies in the field of cinematography, which encompases a first-class know-how in lighting technics and camera department. Therefore, I choose carefully my gear and tools working with the most reliable brands of the industry, such as RED Cinema, to ensure the most finest and top-quality visual experience for your project.
My experience as filmmaker covers a wide range of genres. Throughout my career I have shot, directed and edited hundreds of projects of all kinds, ranging from corporate to narrative films, commercials, start-up campaigns, music videos, aftermovies, fashion videos and many others.
With a decade of experience in Adobe Premiere Pro, my high skills cutting allow me to bring the final structure and vision to your movie, as well as polish the image with an adjusted color correction for your project. From drone to underwater, shot-gun style, guerilla, studio set ups, interviews, life sessions or whatever your project requires, I'm able to shoot it.


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April 10th, 2015 - Kyoto, Japan - Day 239
Peter's POV
Today was a rainy day. After our big day yesterday we didn't really want to do anything.
Around 4 Lea went for a run in the rain. When we got back my parents started getting ready to go out alone. Lea and I were going to stay home alone, have ramen and watch a movie. Around 6 my parents left, we ate dinner and watched our movie. When the movie was over we waited for 10-15 minutes until our parents came home. We played a game of Euchre to cap of the day. Great chill day in Kyoto.


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Improve Sleep Naturally – 5 Easy Tips
Getting a full night of quality sleep not only helps you feel more well rested and alert, it keeps our appetite and inflammation levels balanced and enables our bodies to heal, regenerate and reduce stress.
1. Keep it comfortable. Our core body temperature naturally decreases at night and sleep will come more naturally if you keep your room cooler. It's recommended that your room be kept at 65 degrees. That's a little too cool for me so find what works best for you. Use breathable bedding that can help wick away sweat or at least won't induce it. My auntie told me about celliant sheets that regulate your body temperature while you sleep by increasing oxygen and circulation. Consider taking a warm bath before bed with epsom salts for the added benefit of magnesium which is a mineral needed for quality sleep. Afterwards, your body will naturally cool itself down very quickly. If you can't take a bath, consider scheduling exercise before bedtime or internally take in some magnesium. It's also important that your sleeping space be dark. Even a bit of light can have a big impact on our ability to achieve deep sleep. Our bodies produce melatonin at night and these levels drop in the presence of artificial or natural light. If your room must be lit, consider a sleep mask or use dim red lights or a night time light. Black out curtains and turning off all devices helps a lot, especially since your phone or computer can emit blue light. I like to put my phone on night mode to filter the blue light but if turning them off completely isn't an option, look into blue light blocking glasses.
2. Natural supplements. Melatonin tabs always work like a dream for me on those days I have difficulty going to bed. Drinking a warm drink can also increase our body temperature and promote a sense of peace and relaxation. An added benefit is to drink something like lavender, chamomile, kava or valerian tea which all contain mild sedative properties. Tart cherry juice is a perfect night cap as it naturally contains melatonin.
3. Don't binge eat before bed. Eating the bad stuff can promote blood sugar spikes with our bodies sensing the presence of food in our gut {and will work on digesting it} and impedes melatonin production. If you must eat, try: walnuts which are a good source of tryptophan, almonds which are rich in magnesium, kiwi which contain serotonin to help regulate your sleep cycle or oatmeal which is a source of melatonin. On certain nights, I've made a warm, comforting bowl of oats with homemade almond milk and tart cherry juice and topped it with chopped cherries, bananas {the potassium helps to produce melatonin} and walnuts. It's helped relax and lull me to sleep and not to mention, it's delicious.
4. Essential oils: Valerian, lavender and Roman chamomile are particularly wonderful for stress relief and sleep. My favorite way to use them at bedtime is with a diffuser but you can also make your own "bed spray" by combining a few drops of one or all of them and diluting it with organic witch hazel. I pretty much eyeball it and spray it all over my pillows and sheets.
5. If you can't do it on your own, consider an app like sleep cycle to help you get on track with your best sleep schedule. There are a plethora of apps out there to help you go to bed or rise at an optimal time and even track your sleep progress. It's ideal to be in tune with your internal clock and this can help you do that. Putting on some pink noise in the background can help you out too. A recent study found that it's actually pink noise {like the sound of water} that works better than white noise.
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Very helpful and interesting Angie! Thank you! Happy Independence day!


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Intimissimi on Ice, an event that gathers together Olympic medalists and champions ice skaters, singers, and special guests. The show is to celebrate femininity, beauty, talent.
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Old forum > Sleepwalker Night Race 20
Thanks to Caroline for the post on the Dartmoor event! Don't forget the Sleepwalker Night Race 20 the evening of Saturday 28 November starting and finishing at Talybont-on-Usk. Remember it's one of the offroad series and comes highly recommended. Won by our very own Jules Carter in its inaugural year. Unfortunately the web site says the date is the 29 November and the Runners World events listing has Saturday 28 November, which is more likely to be correct. Anyway, don't worry about the navigation, it's very easy. I can't locate a hardcopy entry form, entries seem to be online via Runners World and the cost is £16, but much more on the night. Plenty of slower runners (like me) to follow.
I'm replying to myself. I have just spoken with Duncan, the organizer of the Sleepwalker. It's definitely still on. Starts at 6pm on Saturday 28 November from Talybont-on-Usk. Same course as last year. There are hard copy of the entry forms and flyers and he's going to send me some. Entry in advance is £16 but a whopping £25 on the night (to encourage folks to enter early so they know how many to cater for).
So start training and eat plenty of carrots.
Oh that sounds good. It'll give me the chance to use my night-vision goggles on the move rather than stuck up a ladder, until the Police move me on.


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So yesterday I nearly shut down my blog.
My posts have reduced in number over the past week or so.
This is mainly because I seem to have acquired 3 trolls.
I assume it's 3 different ones – they all use anonymous messages or profiles that have no blogs attached.
They tell me it's my fault I'm going to end up divorced.
They tell me to take him back.
They tell me I'm going to end up alone and not meet anyone?
They tell me my children are going to end up alone (I have none so their reading skills aren't that great).
They told me the affair was my fault and I should be taking it so seriously.
Someone told me the other day I was gong to die alone.
I started this to be heard.
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Creative Excursion Diary #1: The foggy bog
Excursion Diary
As an urban dwelling wild woman, I have had to make due with what I have. I have had to shrink back from some of my more wildish dreams of photographs to capture. I don't have a vehicle, which in all frankness would totally solve this dilemma. But for now, I prefer to bike, walk, and only when necessary take the bus to locations.
So when I recalled a magical garden a few blocks away, I had a feeling it would be the perfect winter shooting location. A garden in winter is a beautiful sight to behold. An elderly Japanese man, an organic engineer pruning the orchard tree's told me that many photographers come here but they only take pictures of the branches- never the soil. There is no soil like this soil in the world he said, bending down with the surprising grace and scooped up a handful of lush dark earth. "Mother earth," he said. She is what gives us all life.
Hell's to the Yes old Japanese man I don't know! Thank you, that's what we have been saying. Totally engrossed in caring for beloved trees, many with new limbs he grafted with his own two hands, he left me to my creative business.
I came here, on a foggy Friday during the first week of December because it is my therapy. I can't afford a therapist and since I have stopped working to take care of my mental health needs, I have to bloody well do something that is good for my mind, body and soul. Getting out into nature- even just for an hour brings vitality back to stagnant spaces in our bodies. As we move, we purge, we release.
I was inspired by the fog, and not knowing how long it would last, wanted to capture as much of its magical atmosphere as possible. Last winter I had a strong vision of the city being over taken by thick smog. It was a mix between fog and fire smoke. We had our fare share of smoke this summer, which often sent shivers up my spine.
So when I watched the fog descend over the North Shore Mountains during Jaime Peterson's session, I sense that something powerful was coming. The complete disappearance of the city is like a spell that may just send us into full on collective madness. Sometimes I wonder, as I move through the city, if we have not already arrived. I escape into nature because I feel safe there. I tell stories about what I find there because it brings me both solace and reverence.
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Mother Gaia Earth, the one and only. She lends me her sanctuary and I perform her rituals. I put on my power. I wear it with pride.
I am humbled. I am humbled. I am so fucking humbled.
These images tell a short story of a woman who has an undeniable brightness to her soul but is afraid to show it to the world. She has run to the edge of her edge and is ready to jump of that last cliff, she is ready to let it all go. But she stalls. She finds herself surrounded by sharp thorns. She grows afraid that someone(s) may try to take from her what is hers and hers alone. She is afraid to loose her roots. So she waits.
But she is patient; she knows her light burns bright. She knows that even in the fog, she draws the lost and confused towards her. She knows that she is beholden to help those in need. She knows what she can offer, her gifts are as bright and beautiful as her soul, but they are not her soul. They are merely her will to be apart of the healing of others.


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- Large kitchen/dining area
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- Mgmt fee €561 pa
- Total floor area approx. 110 sqm (1184sq ft)
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Recently refurbished and immaculately presented throughout with quality fixtures and fittings the property briefly comprises of entrance hall, an open plan bright and airy living room. There is a modern fitted kitchen//dining area, utility room, guest wc, three bedrooms (master with en-suite) and bathroom. There is ample resident and visitor car parking. The property measures approximately 110 sqm (1184sq ft).
Ballintyre's proximity to the M50 means excellent access to the entire national road network and yet is only 7KM from the city centre. The development is located just off Ballinteer Avenue and is convenient to Marley Park, Dundrum Town Centre, SuperValu Centre at Ballinteer, several schools (Scoil Naithi; St Attracta's; St Columbus and Divine Word to name but a few), leisure facilities such as Meadowbrook Swimming Pool; Marlay Park; St Enda's Park; The Grange Golf Club and Ballinteer St John's GAA Club and public transport (Dublin Bus Route14) & Luas Green Line at Balally being the closest stop.
- Entrance Hall: (4.33m x 1.23m)
- Tiled floor. Recess lighting. Burglar alarm system.
- Guest wc: (1.67mx 1.29m)
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- Inner Hallway: (2.46mx 1.99m)
- Understairs storage. Phone point.
- Living Room: (5.21m x 3.89m)
- Bay window. With feature modern stone surround gas coal effect fire. Wooden floor. Tv point. Recess lighting.
- Kitchen/Dining Area: (5.51m x 5.20m)
- Beautiful modern fitted kitchen with granite worktop. Extensive range of cupboards and display units. Integrated appliances including fridge/freezer & dishwasher, AEG gas hob, electric oven and microwave, Indesit chrome extractor hood. Recess lighting. Tiled floor. Velux x 2. Access to rear garden.
- Utility Area: (1.72m x 1.29m)
- Storage. Plumbed for washing machine.
- First Floor:
- Landing: (3.85 x 1.48m)
- Access to attic. Hotpress and storage.
- Master Bedroom: (5.24m x 2.94m)
- With built in wardrobes, window looking south towards Dublin Mountains. Door to
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- Bedroom 2: (2.97mx 2.87m)
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- Bedroom 3: (3.98mx 2.29m)
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- Bathroom: (2.13m x 1.75m)
- Bath with telephone shower attachment, wc and whb. Heated towel rail, tiled floor part tiled wall.
Secluded patio garden to the rear. Numerous attractive shrubs and hedges. The garden is approx. 9m in depth. One designated parking space and numerous parking space.
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Recommendations of what to see in the Milan art scene this month by our local guide, Sara Cattaneo. Discover more on a private art tour!
Exhibition: Sporgersi nella notte
Artists: Sophie Ko
Venue: Renata Fabbri Arte Contemporanea
Dates: Until April 28th, 2018
Sporgersi nella notte (Leaning into the night) is the title of the solo show by Sophie Ko. The artist invites us to look towards the unknown and to question ideas and images in our everyday life. The artist has produced a series of new works by rearranging existing objects and other minimal interventions, exploring concepts of sacred, saint and earth. A unique exhibition of one of the most interesting contemporary artists active in town right now .
Exhibition: Dialoghi
Artists: David Simpson / Francesco Bertocco
Venue: Office Project Room
Dates: Until April 30th, 2018
Office Project Room presents a solo exhibition by Francesco Bertocco, in dialogue with the work of the late Lilac by David Simpson. This is the first episode of the Dialoghi (Dialogues) cycle, a project that has the purpose to establish a dialogue between young artist and more established ones. With this selection of photographs, Francesco Bertocco explores the original setting of Sigmund Freud's study in Vienna, going to investigate the space as a place of the particular relationship between therapist and patient. Last but not least, the exhibition is displayed at Office Project Room, a fresh new space in Milan where the actual part of one of the offices is used as an exhibition space. An inspiring new way to investigate such an old field.
Exhibition: Forme-pensiero
Artists: Meris Angioletti
Venue: Otto Zoo
Dates: Until May 12th, 2018
Otto Zoo presents a solo show by Meris Angioletti, that includes some recent artist's works, all characterised by the use of primary elements borrowed from the language of film, such as light, projection and frame. The exhibition hosts for the first time a series of shadowgraphs: photographic images obtained by the simple interposition of objects between the paper and the light source. A new use of the light which creates non-classifiable works and it makes us reflect on the central dimension that light has in all its artistic declensions.


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If we know one thing about weather issues in Illinois, it is that it is as unpredictable as an Illinois vs Indiana basketball game. As much as we want the Fighting Illini to come out of that battle as the victor, at times and in certain years, it is hard to say that a win is guaranteed. The same can be said concerning the weather conditions here in Illinois and what needs to be understood is that when it is dry as a bad joke in Effingham or as wet as a monsoon in Pune, you need to know how to protect your turf.
Cannot Control Mother Nature
Weather is one thing we certainly cannot control. Moreover, when we have to deal with extremes like drought or flooding rains, we soon realize just how little control we actually have. Here at this Land Pride Part posting, we wanted to advise you on what to do in case the weather turns bad and you are left to your own devices to protect the lawn.
From Deluge to Drought
While drought is a serious matter and certainly an inconvenience, storms and flooding rains are certainly causes of great concern. Please have a peek at the below listing of tips that you can do before and after a drought or deluge occurs.
- Leave your Lawn Alone Altogether in a Drought
- Never Apply Herbicides to Control Weeds in a Drought or Deluge
- Don't Fertilize
- Don't Aerate
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Through Wolters Kluwer Law and Business, she has written two chapters in the national legal treatise, The Elder Law Portfolio Series, entitled Determining Mental Capacity in the Elderly, and Practical Aspects of Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefit and Housebound Benefit. She is the co-author of Medi-Cal Planning Basics under the Current Regulations and the New Deficit Reduction Act, Drafting Effective Wills and Trust and Top 7 Estate Planning Techniques. These legal manuals are published by the National Business Institute, a continuing legal education provider.
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CS Mixtape Selects • December
This is a place for us to highlight mixtapes we're digging at the moment, to experience great artists and elevate your days. The list will be continually updated throughout the month, so be sure to check back often.
Zimmer kicks us off with Cosmos, the December tape for his coveted series, full of chilled out grooves perfect for these winter months. Next, Lisbon's Moullinex comes through with his first mix recorded in over a year, the aptly timed In Need Of Love mixtape, here to help us "turn back to music for healing". Also in the collection is the latest from Acid Stag's weekly exclusives coming in the form of an amazing set courtesy of Brookyln's Figgy, Loframes taking us on a trip through time with An Ode to The Roots, plus an hours worth of reflection from Goldroom on his new Otoño Mix. Enjoy ⛵


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- Citigroup is dedicating roughly 20% of its expense budget to technology, according to CEO Michael Corbat.
- That works out to about $8 billion in 2018.
- "We're spending more this year than last year in an effort to spend less next year," Corbat said.
Citigroup is spending about $8 billion to bolster its technology capabilities in 2018.
About 20% of the bank's expense budget is now dedicated to technology spend, CEO Michael Corbat said Wednesday at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference.
Corbat said he expected this to result in technology cost reductions in the next two years as old-school, analog processes are put out to pasture.
"That scale of investment, which is very significant, is the right level of investment today," Corbat said. "We're spending more this year than last year in an effort to spend less next year."
The bank hasn't previously announced the percentage of expenses put toward technology, but Corbat said the 2018 tech spend was an increase from the year prior's.
In 2017, Citigroup had $41.2 billion in operating expenses, according to its most recent annual report. Assuming the bank has roughly the same amount of operating expenses in 2018, as analysts have projected, 20% of that figure works out to $8.25 billion.
By comparison, JPMorgan has an annual tech spend of $10.8 billion.
Corbat explained that in many instances the bank was running parallel systems as its technology investments were built, tested, and brought up to speed — an analog system alongside a digital system.
In the next couple of years, he said, that will result in cost savings as the digital technology replaces the analog systems.
"We expect a lot of those analog costs to fall away in the next two years," Corbat said.


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By Sister Ruth Bolarte, I.H.M.
In the movie "Invictus," Francois Pienaar wonders how Nelson Mandela could spend 30 years in prison, come out and forgive the men who put him there.
Some of us may wonder how people who have been victims of violence can ever become instruments of peace. In the movie, Mandela would not settle for a country spanided where the "whites cheer for South Africa and the blacks for England."
The president of South Africa understood that reconciliation is the fruit of liberation – liberation of the oppressor and the oppressed. Only a united South Africa would be truly free.
This month, we celebrate Black History Month – the history of a community who experienced the dehumanizing force of slavery, racist prejudice and oppression. The African-American bishops of the United States, in their letter "What We Have Seen and Heard," urge their African-American Catholic brothers and sisters "who are the children of pain be now a bridge of reconciliation. Let us who are the offspring of violence become the channels of compassion. Let us the sons of daughters of bondage, be the bringers of peace." Again, some of us may ask, how can this be?
Often, our brothers and sisters who have suffered denial of freedom and abuses against human dignity cherish highly the gift of freedom. As any God-given gift, freedom implies responsibility. We are accountable to God for this gift in the lives of others. Perhaps, this was the force that moved Mandela and so many others in their efforts to challenge injustices in society "for unless all are free, none are free" ("What We Have Seen and Heard").
The Gospel message of Jesus calls us to forgiveness and reconciliation. Reconciliation is possible because Christ made it possible through the Paschal Mystery (Col. 1:20). Thus, reconciliation is God's work within us, which lead us to be reconciled with our brothers and sisters.
Truth and justice are essential dimensions of reconciliation. Only when we can face and articulate the truth of the injustice perpetrated toward the other and make attempts to offer reparation for the harm done is that reconciliation starts to happen.
As we reconcile with one another, victim and oppressor become a new creation. Together they can create a new way of life where there is mutually perceived equality.
During this coming Lenten season, let's look for opportunities to seek reconciliation – with God and one another – because by the blood of Christ we are one.
Sister Ruth Bolarte, I.H.M., is the director of the Catholic Institute for Evangelization in Philadelphia.
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Saint-Jean-Baptiste is a legendary holiday in Quebec! This historical holiday deserves an authentic and fun touch, while being the perfect reason to spend time with the ones you love! Don't think too hard this year, because we'd like to make […]
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Reasoning has been defined as process where a person draws conclusions based on evidence or principles (Sternberg, 2009). Seen as opposing processes, there are two types: deductive and inductive. Deductive reasoning starts with generalizations; its conclusions are reached as new knowledge is produced by applying knowledge directly to what is already known. Inductive reason relies on the ability to gradually build up an understanding of how something works.
When I think of deductive reasoning, it is the removal of extraneous, inconsequential knowledge and application of new facts and figures to understand something. It seems to be the observation of the consequences instead of the inner workings of a problem. Inductive reasoning seems to be the building of a case and moves from facts into something that can be generalized. It works through the problem and arrives at a conclusion based on the inner workings of the problem.
When trying to understand the distinction between the two methods, nakedscience.org provides examples that draw distinctions between the two types, but also admits that the differences in these types of reasoning are not always clear. However, my daughter tells me that deductive reasoning "aims at certainty, and inductive reasoning aims at probability." Of all the references, hers seems to be the most succinct.
One of the best experiences of inductive reasoning I ever experienced occurred during my Master's degree when I was asked. "Why are there only 15 (Bach) two-part inventions?" My teacher, Cary Lewis, took me through the process of inductive reasoning by helping me gather information through the observations of music history (i.e. when these pieces were written, why, etc.) In the course of gathering the information, the assimilation enabled me to derive an answer.
Bach was only able to write 15 two-part inventions because well-tempered tuning of musical instruments had not come into existence at the time he composed them. Prior to well-tempered tuning, only 15 major and minor keys existed in Western harmony due to the tuning system of the 18th century. After well-tempered tuning developed, the key signatures expanded to 24, and Bach wrote two books of preludes and fugues called the "Well-Tempered Clavier" to demonstrate the versatility of this new tuning system. The answer to the question was induced through the examination of the history, and could be inferred when carefully considering the information and putting it all together into a probability.
When thinking of deductive reasoning, I think of Sherlock Holmes and his ability to derive answers from his application of knowledge to a problem. This type of reasoning always seems to take the form of "If …. then … but … then that means …." For example, the other morning, I found a chocolate chip cookie on top of the stove. My daughter had baked cookies the night before and left four of them on the counter to cool so she could take them to school the next day. When I cut the light on in the kitchen, it seemed odd that one of the four cookies were not in the same place. Next, I asked my daughter if she had left a cookie on top of the stove, she replied "No.", so I could determine that if she had not put it there, then that would mean that something else had. I was able to reason that I had a mouse under the stove and when I removed the drawer, I found evidence of a mouse.
Deductive reasoning arrives at an answer by starting from the top and working its way down to the answer. It seeks to be "certain". (I am certain I need to get a mousetrap.)
When reading (Sternberg, 2009) the section on alternative reasoning, it appears that there is an alternative kind of reasoning, which is a complementary system that combines association and rules-based systems to determine an outcome. The two systems are conceptualized "within a connectionist framework" (p. 522) and referred to as a connectionist model of reasoning. When trying to find concrete examples of this type of reasoning, the text gravitated to concepts from neuroscience to explain it. (This was horrendously difficult to understand.) However, I think this model is only another name for "creativity", because when placed in this context, creativity can be described as a type of reasoning that involves both association and rules.
An example might be how I derived an advertising strategy for a yoga program at a local church where I work. Working within the rules and knowledge of Tibetan prayer flags and connecting this imagery with the mission of the program (association), I was able to arrive at a solution that would solve the problem (Jacobs, 2011).
Reasoning, in my opinion, is one of the more difficult topics to disucss because it is a process that a human being constantly navigates. We deduce, we induce, and we draw associations. We can be right or we can be wrong—no matter how we think—because right and wrong is relative to a person's perception. What I think is more important is that a person maintains and cultivates the ability to reason and never loses the ability to think an independent thought.
Cary Lewis. (n.d.) The Lanier Trio. Retrieved from http://www.laniertrio.org/biopage.htm
Deductive versus inductive reasoning. (n.d.) Nakedscience.org. Retrieved http://www.nakedscience.org/mrg/Deductive%20and%20Inductive%20Reasoning.htm
Jacobs, A. (2011). Signs of the Spirit. @ peace with yoga blogspot. Retrieved from http://peacechurchyoga.blogspot.com/
Sternberg, R. J. (2009). Cognitive psychology (5th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning. ISBN 9780495506294.
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Since the last time I posted on leg cramps back in April I am still leg cramp free. In addition the occasional night cramp that I would get in my calf muscle has not reared it's ugly self. At least five days a week I do some resistance training for my calf and hamstring muscles. This is in addition to a simple and basic upper body workout I do at home at least twice a week.. I don't want to have a marshmallow upper body sitting on a set of hardened recumbent legs.
Right now my resistance training for my legs is done at home using elastic bands. It's not so much building muscle as it's forcing my leg muscles to do full and hard contractions. As I mentioned previously it seemed that my leg muscles had developed a memory from many miles of cycling. The the repetitive motion of turning the crank does not involve a full contraction of the various leg muscles used for cycling. It got to the point where I could be standing around the house and if I tried to do a full contraction of my calf or hamstring it would start to cramp. I don't have any science to explain this phenomenon it's just the way it was. I started using the elastic bands and carefully forced my calf and hamstrings into a full contraction. I couldn't contract all the way at first without starting to cramp. It took about a week to get to the point where I could do a full and hard contraction. After about a month I was able to hold a full contraction with a problem.
When I was younger I spent many a day in the gym (at one time I even owned a couple of Gold's Gyms). I haven't exactly been chomping on the bit to go back to the gym again but now that Byron is using the gym for off season training for track maybe I'll join him. I could really get a good leg workout on the right equipment. I'll be giving it some more thought.


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The Rescues of Woodcroft Vets
At Woodcroft Vets we often get lots of stray animals brought into our Queens Road Veterinary Hospital in Cheadle Hulme. These animals can range from kittens who have been born in the wild, to older animals that may have been involved in an accident.
If a member of the public should find an injured stray, BEFORE bringing them to us they should FIRST contact the RSPCA. If the RSPCA are unable to help then they will provide a special log-number to help with first aid treatment. Please ensure that you bring this log-number with you when bringing the injured animal to our practice.
If a stray animal is admitted for urgent and immediate first aid treatment at our 24 hour hospital, our priority will be to restore the individual to full health. Whilst a stray pet is in our hospital receiving treatment, we make every effort we can to try and find out if the animal has ever had an owner, which includes advertising in the local papers and on our social media pages. Unfortunately, there are still many animals who do not have a microchip and we are unable to trace their owner. If every effort has been made, and an owner hasn't come forward, then we will arrange adoption through a local rescue centre who can ensure provision of a suitable, caring, future environment.
- We are unable to take in any strays that are healthy, but you can find details of the appropriate phone numbers to call on the right hand side.
- Unfortunatley we cannot provide ongoing details of individuals treatment once they are admitted to our care.
- We are unable to rehome any strays to members of the public in any circumstances.
We are very fortunate at Woodcroft Vets to have a close relationship with the Animal Sanctuary in Wilmslow, which is run by the Humane Education Society, a charitable organisation working for a more compassionate society through education and practical work with children and animals.
Many of the stray pets that we treat at Woodcroft end up here looking for new forever homes, and we thought you may be interested to hear about some of the wonderful success stories that come from us treating stray pets!
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Sometimes it's the niggly things that slow you down, like trying to figure out the best size for your book cover. Here's a quick rundown of my process, and why I choose the cover sizes I do. Aspect Ratio The first thing to decide upon is your book cover's aspect ratio...read more
Top 5 Christmas Romance Covers of 2016
Christmas is a wonderful time for romance authors, and since it's only a week away, I figured now was the time to take a look at some seasonal book covers! There are some great designs this year, so without further ado, here are my Top 5. 5. Stealing Christmas by...read more
Styling the Perfect Author Name: Design 101
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A glaring hole on Aaron Garcia's resume has now been filled. The Jacksonville Sharks quarterback finally knocked the Orlando Predators out of the playoffs.
He had a bunch of help. Jeff Hughley returned two kicks for touchdowns, and the Sharks came up with a third-quarter fumble recovery in their own end zone.
Garcia threw for four touchdowns to lead the Sharks to a 63-48 victory in a first-round Arena Football League playoff game on Friday night at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena in front of 10,189 fans. Garcia, 40, a 17-year arena veteran, entered the game winless against Orlando in the playoffs in four starts.
"It was a total team effort and that's what it has to be," said Garcia, who completed 15-of-19 passes for 148 yards. "I can't win by myself. That's been proven."
The top-seeded Sharks (15-4) now await Sunday's winner between the No. 2-seed Cleveland Gladiators (10-8) and the third-seeded Georgia Force (11-7) to find out who they will host in the American Conference championship game. The game is set for 8 p.m. on Aug. 8 in the arena. Orlando's season ended at 11-8.
"The special teams were obviously outstanding," Jacksonville head coach Les Moss said. "This is big for the franchise to get another home playoff game. And for Aaron, he had never gotten these guys and now he has that monkey off his back."
Should the Sharks win that game, Garcia and the franchise would compete for their first ArenaBowl championship.
Orlando defeated Jacksonville 73-69 in the first round of last season's playoffs. The Sharks returned the favor in a big way, sweeping the Predators in three games this season.
Hughley opened the game with a 57-yard kick return for a touchdown and matched it in the third quarter. The second-year receiver out of Averett made ESPN's top plays on "SportsCenter" last week against the Spokane Shock with his first kick return for a touchdown.
"I'm not concerned with any of that," Hughley said. "This was a stepping stone. We're in the second round and closer to our goal."
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Planning a wedding is overwhelming on its own, attending a bridal show can take that stress to the next level. I have a few tips to help make attending a bridal show less stressful and worth every minute you are there!
- Register online! Save time and money at the door by purchasing your tickets in advance.
- Create a wedding email address. This email address should be given to all vendors you meet. The amount of emails you will receive at first may seem overwhelming, but take the time to read each of them or you may miss out on some very good deals.
- Bring pre printed address labels. This will save you a lot of time when you register for prices at individual booths. Most exhibitors will want to know your wedding date so make sure that is on the label, as well as your email address and phone number.
- Walk down every aisle and collect any information you are interested in. Most bridal shows will give you a large bag to collect all the information.
- Bring your check book or credit card just in case you want to book any services or hold a date. Some of the best discounts will be given at the show.
- Ask questions! All vendors are there because they want to help you and you are not under any pressure to buy anything from them.
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Blue View - Toting Water/
One of the lifestyle adjustments we made when beginning our new life aboard Nine of Cups was water usage. Gone were the days when I did some of my best problem solving while standing under the stream of a long, hot shower. Now, just leaving the water running while brushing my teeth seems like an awful waste of water.
Once we are away from the marina, keeping the tanks filled with potable water becomes a major activity. Even here in Chesapeake City, where we are tied up at a marina, keeping the tanks topped up is a chore since the water along our section of the dock has been shut off for the winter.
Generally, there are four methods of sourcing water. The first, and perhaps best method, is collecting rainwater. We've been in several parts of the world where it rained a lot, and collecting all the water we needed was a simple chore. On the other hand, we've been in just as many places where rainfall was so sparse that it just wasn't practical. We've tried several approaches – from simply placing buckets in strategic locations around the deck to elaborate troughs sewed into our bimini. This might make a good blog subject in the future.
The second method is desalinating seawater. There are a number of watermakers on the market ranging from simple, low capacity 12 VDC systems to elaborate, high output, engine-driven machines. When we were looking for a desalinator 17 years ago, there were fewer choices, and we went with a small, relatively economical, low output system. We make enough water to keep up with our needs by running it 1 to 1-1/2 hours a day – usually powered from solar and wind energy. We've been quite happy with the system, but if we were replacing our watermaker today, I'd definitely take another look at the current options. Our Katadyne system now goes for $4900 – about 50% higher than it did when we bought it
Another option we encountered while in Venezuela, when it was safe to travel there, was the Water-Baby. For a reasonable fee, a small barge would deliver water directly to the anchored boats. It was certainly convenient, but as Marcie reminds me, we both had the trots for a few days.
Then there's the third and most common method – toting water. There are a number of reasons why this isn't ideal: the water often tastes bad; it frequently can't be trusted without adding hydrogen peroxide, making it taste even worse; it's sometimes costly; and it is always a lot of work. But if the harbor or anchorage is too silty, brackish or polluted to run the watermaker and collecting rainwater isn't practical, toting water is often the only option.
Not surprisingly, there are a lot of techniques for toting water. Most yachties use water cans of some type or another. The most elaborate scheme we've encountered was the dinghy we saw in Puerto Rico that had a semi-permanent tank added, complete with a 12 VDC pump to transfer the water from the dinghy to the boat. Kind of overkill, and I'm not sure how easy it would be to drag it down the beach once the tank was full, but the owner was quite proud of it. The other extreme was the technique Tom Hanks used in Cast Away – empty coconut shells. I'm always a fan of finding a way to 're-purpose' stuff.
We use collapsible, five gallon water jugs. When not in use they collapse, as the name suggests, making them easy to stow – much easier than coconuts. They hold about as much water as I'm comfortable carrying, and I can still lift them up onto the deck from the dinghy. We've tried three different brands over the years, and our favorite is, without doubt, the jugs made by Coleman. They have two handles built in, making them easier to pour, and they seem to hold up the longest. Best of all, it is much easier to carry two of these than 40 coconuts.
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