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Most people who visit the Archability site and read the blog have at least one design project they would like to implement either now or in the future. The type of project may include a newly landscaped backyard with defined outdoor rooms. For some, it might be a kitchen or bathroom remodel project that includes simple updates or complete gutting. Others may have the desire to add another room or floor to an existing house. Still others may have dreams of designing and building a custom home on a new piece of property.
Whatever the design project may include, each one has a unique set of challenges and obstacles that must be addressed and overcome to see the project through to fruition. These challenges can often become overwhelming for an untrained layman, and may frustrate even the most determined homeowner to the point of giving up on the dream entirely. Whether a lack of vision prevents progress or unforeseen obstacles spring up during the course of implementation, a project is at risk of failure without the proper tools and team in place. To ensure your next project becomes a reality, enlist the assistance of a trained and educated design professional.
Often times when a project is intimidating, it is a sure sign that you're in over your head. This is an indication to consult a trained design professional who can guide you through the details of your project. Whether the designer serves as an occasional advisor, or manages the project from start to finish, they can ease any insecurity you may have. A talented designer can view your project from a fresh perspective and provide educated solutions that are both creative and functional. Most designers are able to create a design response once thought impossible due to their expert knowledge and experience. These design professionals can find order within chaos and turn your lemons into lemonade:
Landscape architects are experts in creating inviting outdoor spaces. Through the proper use of scale, proportion and appropriate plant species selection, they can turn a patch of dirt into an oasis. If your backyard is looking bleak, sign on with a landscape architect and watch your dull dirt get transformed into your perfect paradise.
Interior Designers can refresh an outdated space and make it feel new with ease. They can reinvent and repurpose existing objects so that budgets are met and waste is done away with. If your home's interiors are stuck in the last millennium, bring in an interior designer to give your home a make-over.
Architects, remodelers and building designers can evaluate current use patterns and habits and tweak them to improve efficiency of space. Even a small spatial change can translate into a huge impact on the way we live our lives. If you feel that your spaces just aren't working well, sit down with one of these professionals to evaluate how some changes will improve functionality.
Architects and building designers can create a custom house design tailored to the way you live. By balancing current habits with needs and wishes, they can produce a creative and beautiful solution that meets both expectations and desires. If your dream is to build your own home, consult with an architect or residential designer to discuss how your dream can become a reality.
Professionals across all these disciplines view design problems and challenges as a framework for their solution. While it may appear to be a daunting task or impossible obstacle to the average person, a designer thrives on creating within limitations. Hiring a design professional to tackle your next project will open up a world of possibilities. Larger projects outside the scope of residential design may enlist the services of design professionals across multiple disciplines. For a guide on choosing the right design professional for your job, be sure to read our previous article detailing the process.


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Game Rats9 May, 2004 By: Kurt Indvik
This week we have the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) taking over the Los Angeles Convention Center for the annual riotous frenzy of the video game industry. (See this week's issue of Video Store Magazine for a heads up on some of the hotter games making their debut at E3, and then look for post show coverage in a couple of weeks.)
In honor of that event we set up a little video game lab in one of our conference rooms here at VSM so staffers could get their hands on the controls to PS2, Xbox and GameCube systems for some hands-on experience. We tried games built around movie brands like James Bond, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and a few others, not to mention a variety of other titles.
Of course, some of us (not yours truly) have a whole lot more experience than others, and it showed. As a group, I'd have to say the majority of us were less than proficient with video games, even some of our younger staff members, which surprised me a bit. Being one of the old geezers in the group, I figured anyone in their mid to early 20's probably had these games wired. Not so. But even those that struggled at first, soon found themselves hooked on one game or another (since I'd wander by and find the same staffer who came back for another try at a particular game that caught their fancy).
As one inexperienced player noted "This would be great for a rainy day," meaning they could see themselves spending more than a few hours trying to master a game.
Games can be extremely immersive and it's no wonder Hollywood has seen fit to work with game companies to extend a movie's brand lifespan, especially if that movie has sequels in the works. And it's no wonder that games can be a good rental business because for the more casual gamer it may take many rentals before they find a game that suits them enough to decide to fork over the $40 - $50 to buy it.
If you're a video rentailer who rents and sell video games (or is thinking about it) but who isn't particularly game crazy (ok, pun intended) I urge you to make an effort to carve out a few hours every now and then to play some of these games to better understand the customers you serve. Whether they are hard-core gamers, or casual weekend warriors, you can be a better resource for them if you have some working knowledge of what they spend those many hours doing. Who knows, you might just become a hard-core gamer yourself.


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Two and four are the best.
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They all look great, but if I had to choose id say one then 4
I like number 4, then again..you look good in all of them
the ones that are tighter lol
They all look good really, 2 is my favorite though
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I like them all especially the first two.
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they all look the same to me, except for image 2, which I like since it is darker.
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I like the first pair on you. Though I know I'm probably not the audience opinion that matters the most ;)
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Six Sentence Sunday: Only For a Knight #Fantasy #Romance
Hey, gang. I've been silent on the blogging front lately. Sorry about that! Life got busy for a while there. But here is today's Six Sentence Sunday offering! (Ok, I admit…it's a few more sentences than six… but I couldn't help myself.) Enjoy!
"Thrust like this." He pulled her arm back and then pushed it forward. "Aim for the heart. If you miss that, then the neck." Heated breath cascaded over her nape. His woodsy scent filled her nose.
"Why?" she asked.
"Best way to kill a man, princess. How does it feel?"
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ok some of them are straight up duke nukem-like. and i like the "andromeda is a stone cold fox" line haha.
I love the "EPIC FAIL" line, lol epic.
But to be real, its all really cheesy, way different Ford from the last game.
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Thanks to the Fresno State Students who came out for our combined Lunch and Learn that was hosted by Hellwig with the support of SEMA. We are both excited about getting students interested in what we do in the aftermarket.
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Marvelous March Reading Club for readers and read-to-me's at the borough library.
In honor of Dr. Seuss, during the month of March the library will sponsor a Marvelous March Reading Club for readers and read-to-me's:
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Each book that is read counts as a chance in our grand prize drawing. At the end of the program each child will receive a certificate and participation award.


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The popular website run by a group of fun, outgoing, artistic, and passionate individuals stages annual photography contests in the categories Wedding, Engagement, and Destination where photographers around the world are invited to submit their work. Then a collection of the best ones is selected by the Junebug team on the basis of the photos' 'quality, beauty, technical excellence, and distinctive personality'. The idea is to inspire both prospective married couples and photographers while raising the bar for wedding photography and celebrating it.
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Today Technology takes a very important place in our life, we can even not imagine our life without technology. Either it is the alarm that wakes us in the morning, mobile, cars, ac system, lift escalator, computer all the things we depended are a part of technology.
Day by day technology spreading all over the world and world was never before as like now. We can now contact using our mobile in anywhere in the world just by finger tips. We can send emails anywhere, we can watch on TV about whole world. And now internet & social networking changed the view of thinking of every person in the world. Any events just by seconds updates to all over the world using social networking and sms/mms.
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Dentist near Me
Dentist near me equipped with skills and expertise is a phrase that often roams in mind. This happens more frequently when person faces serious health complications regarding teeth. Well, there is another much common phrase, "Million Dollars Smile", related to the teeth. This implies that dental complications are not always related to health. Most of the time dentals services are needed for cosmetic purposes. Well, Teeth are the most important and sensitive part of the body. It is necessary to hire some expert dentist.
Most Common Dental Problems
Dental issues largely vary from person to person. Few individuals pay due consideration to their teeth hygiene. They rarely suffer from any complications. Few complications arise as a result of careless attitude while many are the natural problems. For example, Misalignment of teeth occurs in many people from their birth. Other issues include tooth breakage as a result of accident or Gum Soreness. Molars and Pre Molars are the most used amongst all the 32 teeth. They can encounter malfunctioning issues or extreme pains. Apart from this, many services are hired depending upon the need of individuals.
Cosmetic Surgery of teeth
Aesthetics of smile are physically defined by teeth alignment and Lips. In case of non aligned teeth proper shape is not formed. Cosmetic surgery of teeth is much popular amongst the actors, models and other showbiz personalities. Its trend is very common among other people too. While Looking for "Cosmetic Surgery Dentist near Me, the need of expertise and skill increases manifold. This is because dentist surgery is very sensitive function. Any misdealing can lead to severe complications of oral cavity. Mostly cosmetic surgery of teeth is all about aligning teeth from the base of the gums.
Who is the Right Dentist near Me?
Dentistry is itself a special branch of medical science. Any dentist has usually knowledge of all the related issues. If any dentist is found to be lacking expertise regarding some specific dental issue then he is not the right choice. Following are the common dental health issues that must be under the expertise of dentist.
- Dealing with Gum Diseases
Gums provide a base where roots of all the teeth are anchored. Most of the complications in teeth arise from here. The very basic cause of such issues can be assigned to carelessness. Not everyone cares too much while brushing his teeth. Food contaminations left their allow microbes to grow. In severe cases disease can spread along the entire oral cavity. The initial stage of gum disease is referred to as gingivitis; in later cases it develops to become periodontitis. Gum disease can be reverted in initial stages by brushing twice a day. An expert dentist will always cure by eliminating the root causes of diseases.
- Tooth Loss
It is said that an adult has to face more than 3 decaying teeth between the ages of 20 to 64. Most of the dentists recommend eradicating the affected tooth. This is indeed very painful process. Tooth loss cannot be cured. It is necessary to consult dentist in very initial stages of the decay. In start it can be prevented by taking precautionary measures. In later stages taking the effected tooth out remains the only option.
- Veneering
Tooth enamel has major role in setting overall appearance of teeth. Once the enamel gets removed it is impossible to get it back. Shine on a tooth is only because of enamel. Dentists use veneering to tackle this issue. Well, this is again a process that needs precautions. The dentists found as a result of searching Dentist near Me must be a veneering expert.
- Filling
Filling of teeth does not simply mean to fill cavities. Most of the patients see dentists when their molar teeth are in trouble. Decay of molar tooth makes eating much difficult. Again, Dentist has two options. He can remove the tooth completely or opt for filling. More often damaged or broken teeth are also repaired by this method.
Traits of an Expert Dentist near Me
Expertise of a dentist is not reflected in how he will cure a disease. It always reflects in preventive techniques advised by him. Eradicating affected tooth or giving pain killers does not mean the dentist is necessarily an expert. The right and well informed dentist must focus on addressing the reasons of tooth decay.
Following are the traits of an expert dentist.
- Must asks for your Choice
Well, at times this seems to be much odd, why a doctor should ask the patient's choice. There are many complications that have more than one option. Usually doctors recommend for the expensive one as they have to charge the fees. An ethical service provider will put before you all those options and ask for your comfort zone.
- Provides a reliable Service
Here, an overall service means to provide all the guarantees. This becomes much necessary in case of cosmetic dentist surgery. Somehow this is not a risk free process. It can have many side effects too. If a dentist is very open in putting all the pros and cons while telling the fair prices then he is the right choice indeed.
- Must be Able to Diagnose the Disease
All the teeth diseases and problems are very well related. For example, tooth sensitivity is the one such problem. It can make it difficult to eat cold and hot food. Here, very minor negligence can lead to complications like worn out filling, damaged or exposed root, Gum disease, broken teeth or teeth decay etc.
Teeth related issues are one of the serious health related complications. Patients have to make sure that they get the right service. Here, the very first step would be to communicate properly about the reason and tell the doctors whatever the suffering is. If true reason is hidden from him then right cure can't be found. Second most important thing is to see the affordable prices and health insurance coverage of service. Dentist near me is the right search parameter only when the service is also reliable.


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To the right is the remnants of the pedestal building, originally topped with a short limestone obelisk. Toward the center of the photo is the alabaster altar, also pictured below. In the distance, you can also see the remains of the enclosure wall which surrounded the Open Court. Below is a view of the alter looking toward the Giza pyramids in the distance:
Here is the east wall of the Sun Temple enclosure looking southeast toward the pyramids at Abu Sir. To the inside of the wall lie a number of large alabaster offering basins which are pierced with holes to allow drainage of either the blood of the sacrificial animals, or perhaps the water used to cleanse them. It is not agreed upon as to whether there were actual sacrifices at the site because of the lack of tools found at the site that were used in such sacrifice. Below is a clearer view of the Abu Sir pyramids from the temple:
Looking due east from atop the pedestal building. You can see the alabaster offering basins in the middle left just to the interior of the front enclosure wall. The gap in the enclosure is where the causeway led up to. Below is a close-up of the offering basins:
Looking north from the pedestal building you can see the dim outline of two of the pyramids at Giza. Below is a closer look of the Giza pyramids in which you can also see the third Pyramid of Menkaure to the left of the other two pyramids:
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Brandy.. I tried the folding a few years back and it was not my thing
maybe you will enjoy it more than I did. Thank you for the card. I loved it! Nice surprise too.
Nancy, I would get her things for the apartment. I know you found other stuff but you could always put a spatula in her stocking. LOL I remember when I was planning for my own place place pots and pans and household items were fun to get.
Soni, good to hear from you!
Jackie...glad all is well with you. Are you ready for Christmas?
Sharon, glad your mom is in a better place. Nice to have you back on the thread with us.
Maggie, so sorry about your cat!! What a nightmare day!! Awful really!! When you get time (even after the holidays is fine) please email me that pie recipe.
The holiday fun continues.....gift and cookie exchange at work tomorrow. Boy do I love a cookie! Bring them on! One of the best ones will be from my co worker that doesn't bake. Lol! Every year she goes to a Mexican bakery and brings cookies from it. Not sure what they bake with but totally different taste. My favorite is this multi colored one. Yum! My mom's favorite is the "pig" .. Think that one has molasses in it. I do not care for the pig one.
My last day of work is this Thursday. I go back on Jan 7! Woo Hoo!!! Office party is this Fri night at the bosses house.
DH has a terrible head cold.
DD has two days of school left until 01/06. Have her signed up for YMCA day camp a couple of her days off.
I got a free lunch at Subway today. Gal in front of me bought it and said Merry Christmas. So nice! Needless to day I was shocked.
See you back her tomorrow
My oldest DD had some kitchen stuff on her Amazon Wish List. I actually ordered her some of those silicone baking cups for cupcakes or muffins. Also a book called The Art of Mixing. I love Amazon.
I'll be happy to send you the recipe. I better do it sooner or I may forget. I was thinking of making it again tonight to bring to our office lunch tomorrow. I have all the ingredients except for a few sandwich cookies for the crust, but I might be able to make do.
Yeah for long vacations. I'm off the 24th until Jan. 2.
Sorry about DH. Hope he gets over that soon.
Sweet on the free lunch! I've heard that there are many people out there doing that.
Working interferes with my personal life!
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When in Detroit, Do as the Americans Do
If Sergio Marchionne has learned one thing during his nearly two years at Chrysler, it's this—you can't turn an American carmaker into an Italian company.
That was the problem with former Chrysler parent Daimler AG, current Chrysler CEO Marchionne told reporters, auto dealers and analysts at a San Francisco conference. The German automaker tried to "impose" its corporate culture on the American automaker during their nine-year partnership, a strategy that stifled creativity at the Auburn Hills, Michigan-based company.
For example, Daimler gave Chrysler managers a booklet that described the product development process– mostly in German, Marchionne said.
"Three-quarters of the words in the booklet were in German," Marchionne told said in his remarks. "If you think that there's no English equivalent to a word you use in German, you're nuts."
Daimler, the maker of Mercedes Benz vehicles, bought Chrysler in 1998 and ultimately sold the company to Cerberus in 2007. Chrysler filed for a U.S. funded bankruptcy after coming to the brink of collapse during the economic downturn in 2009.
That bankruptcy paved the way for Marchionne—who was CEO of Italy's Fiat SpA– to take management control of Chrysler. In the past 20 months, the company has overhauled its lineup and quality testing practices with executives working around the clock. The company hopes its new vehicles will lure back jaded customers who long ago wrote off Chrysler products.
"We can open up the world to Chrysler, but I cannot turn her into an Italian company," Marchionne said to a burst of applause from the crowd.
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NAMEgetresuid, getresgid - get real, effective and saved user or group ID
SYNOPSIS#define _GNU_SOURCE
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int getresuid(uid_t *ruid, uid_t *euid, uid_t *suid);
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DESCRIPTIONgetresuid() and getresgid() (both introduced in Linux 2.1.44) get the real UID, effective UID, and saved set-user-ID (resp. group ID's) of the current process.
RETURN VALUEOn success, zero is returned. On error, -1 is returned, and errno is set appropriately.
- One of the arguments specified an address outside the calling program's address space.
CONFORMING TOThese calls are non-standard; they also appear on HP-UX and some of the BSDs.
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Why is it that members of the ARB, most of whom live in North Palo Alto, approved SummerHills Development of detached houses around Heritage Park in North Palo Alto? But, when a similar development is proposed for South Palo Alto, the ARB is demanding smaller units of dense affordable housing.
I suppose they feel a dense development is appropriate for South Palo Alto, but elegant detached homes are for North Palo Alto only.
Doesn't the ARB realize that the more units you build brings additional students into our over-crowded schools?
With the Vantage, BRIDGE/BUILD, the Campus for Jewish Life, and Rickey's Developments, isn't South Palo Alto taking on more than its share of dense affordable housing? And, since the Elks Lodge site is next door to the dense housing being built on the Rickey's Hyatt site, I think it is entirely appropriate that the 43 detached homes be approved for the Elks Lodge site.


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I've started to notice a pattern. Every man that has tried to either excuse Chris Brown's actions, or at the very least downplay them, are men accused of domestic violence themselves. Puff Puff, T.I., Mekhi Phifer, and Terrance Howard have all been rumored to channel their inner Chris Brown in one of their respective relationships at some point. I don't know how true that is for each person, but it speaks volumes to hear people refer to violence acts as nothing more than "situations" as the proceed to try and rationalize domestic violence.
And the only male celebrities to come out and speak out against violence or Chris Brown have either back tracked and asked the public to show mercy, or release a publicist-approved statement running the hell away from their original criticism.
That's why I'm so glad Ellen took Diddy Puff to task. Puffy is right when he says he can use his house as he pleases — even if that means lending his residence knowing it could possibly turn into a future crime scene. I don't pay the mortgage, so it's nothing to me. However, I'm really sick of people throwing around these nonsense about "throwing stones" and passing judgment.
You can tell by his reaction that Puffy was angry with Ellen, but I'm so glad she brought it up. No man should beat on a woman in that way. If she hit him, she was wrong, too, but c'mon — unless she had a blade to his sac, I'm inclined to think she didn't pose that great a threat to him.
I highly doubt Piff Puff of all people would be so forgiving if the battered woman in question were one of his two beautiful young girls. Puffy doesn't even like it when you step up to him (Hi, Aubrey). I can only imagine how he would act if you come out of pocket to one of his daughters.
I'm really bothered by the lackadaisical attitude so many – particularly Black people – are having towards the whole thing. Stop saying "we don't know the whole story." I know the end result. People like Diddy are passing this off as common, and thus acceptable. That's got to stop.
And for those who feel I and others are too hard on The Belligerent Beige Man, please look again:
This pop locking p–sy looks really remorseful. Unfortunately, I can see why he has not a care in the world. He's rich, and evidently has enough power over Rihanna to the point he can beat and cheat on her and she's still willing to help him get over.
This, along with the blame the victim attitude, our collective incessant need to rationalize violence, and society's deep seated hatred of women is exactly why 1 in 4 of them will experience domestic violence at some point in his life.
Sure, I can pray for these people who commit the crimes…but it would be a lot better if I could pray for them while they're in jail.


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Leafy Haverford College suddenly finds it has a commencement-speaker controversy, too — and less than 10 days to sort it out.
It started when the college invited Robert J. Birgeneau, former chancellor of the University of California Berkeley, to speak and receive an honorary degree at the May 18 ceremony. Birgeneau is known for his support of undocumented and minority students but also became controversial in 2011 when university police used force on students protesting the financial handling of the state's higher education system.
"As a community standing in solidarity with nonviolent protestors across the country, we are extremely uncomfortable honoring you," a group of 50 Haverford students and professors wrote in a letter to Birgeneau. "To do so would be a disservice to those nonviolent protesters who were beaten and whose actions you dismissed as "unfortunate," as if they brought the abuse upon themselves."
But, the group said, they would support his appearance if he meets nine demands, including publicly apologizing, supporting reparations for the victims and writing a letter to Haverford students, explaining his position on the events and "what you learned from them."
Birgeneau's response? No way.
"First, I have never and will never respond to lists of demands," he wrote. "Second, as a long time civil rights activist and firm supporter of non-violence, I do not respond to untruthful, violent verbal attacks."
Picking commencment speakers has become increasingly divisive on college campuses. Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Saturday pulled out of giving Rutgers' commencement speech after faculty and student protests. Last year, there was a problem at Swarthmore.
Haverford President Daniel H. Weiss, who has called a meeting of the Haverford community for 5 p.m. on Thursday to discuss the controversy, said he's concerned with the students' tactic of issuing demands to a speaker who was appropriately selected through the college's process.
"The letter," Weiss wrote to the students, "read more like a jury issuing a verdict than as an invitation to discussion or a request for shared learning."
He said he's unsure whether Birgeneau will attend commencement.
Weiss called Birgeneau "one of the most influential and important higher education leaders in our generation."
"It's in that context that we want to honor him," Weiss said.
Of the 2011 incident, Weiss said: "He accepted responsibility and he apologized."
But Michael Rushmore, a senior, wasn't satisfied. He said he was shocked at Birgeneau's response.
"He basically said screw you," said Rushmore, 23, a political science major from London.
Students, he said, haven't decided what they will do next. They don't want to be disruptive at commencement, he said, but remain concerned that Birgeneau will be associated with it.
"The only way," he said, "I want to be associated with Robert Birgeneau is in opposition to him."


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Pesticide Use And Regulation: Making Economic Sense Out Of An Externality And Regulation Nightmare
This article argues that the existing maze of pesticide policies reflects the multidimensionality of side effects of pesticide use that cannot be addressed by uniform policies. Pesticide policies will improve as (a) economic literacy among natural scientists and policymakers increases; (b) economic models of pesticide use and agricultural production in general better incorporate biological consideration; (c) benefit-cost criteria are introduced to determine regulations of pesticide, and (d) policies are enacted that take advantage of new information technologies and enable increased reporting of pesticide use. Moving from bans toward financial incentives and flexible policies that will allow chemical use where the benefit-cost ratios are high will improve resource allocations.
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Worshippers gathered for the final Mass at St Cuthbert's Chapel in Earlston on August 31.
There has been a Catholic presence in the village for more than 70 years. The building had originally been the Mess Hut for the Territorial Army, but they allowed the use of it on Sundays, and was acquired by the church around the early 1960s.
Verina Kearney told us: "Priests from both the White Fathers (now Tweed Horizons at St. Boswells) and the Catholic Seminary at Drygrange (now Grange Hall Nursing Home) used to say Mass for the congregation. However, over the last 40 years priests from Galashiels have served Earlston, with a huge input by Deacon Duncan Macfarlane, and during the time Fr John Robinson served here he helped to establish ecumenical links with the Church of Scotland in Earlston as well as in the other centres he served.


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Boston Rugby Club opened up a four-point gap at the top of the Midlands 4 East (North) table, after a 39-0 success at title rivals Worksop.
In this top-of-the-table clash, the Blue and Whites maintained their unbeaten league record with a commanding away victory.
Winger Michael Baldwin scored a hat-trick for Boston, setting his side up nicely for a vital win.
The result sees Boston open a four-point gap over rivals Skegness, who moved up into second place.
It is a measure of the squad assembled by Willem Jonker that, despite the point's margin, they remained critical about the level of their performance.
Boston came sprinting out of the blocks and scored their first try after two minutes.
Baldwin crossed the whitewash to score and Jonker converted.
Boston were camped in Worksop's half and, for the watching supporters, it was all one way traffic.
The visitors were over eager at times, butchering three clear scoring chances in the first half before they finally registered their second try.
A slick handling move saw centre Liam Smith send Baldwin over for his second to take Boston into a 12-0 lead.
Boston needed to convert all their pressure into points, and they succeeded again on 35 minutes.
From Jonker's quickly-taken tap penalty, the ball was spun wide to Baldwin.
Again he touched down for his third score of the day.
The second half saw Boston score four further tries.
Back row Billy Wilson got his name on the scoresheet, as did fly half Marc Miles.
Prop Alex Kemp added a brace as Boston - who began the season with a 12-point deduction - dominated their Nottinghamshire-based rivals.
With a bonus point secured and an important away win over their top-four rivals, the side could be pleased with their work.
On Saturday Boston travel to play Nottingham Boots Corsairs.
BOSTON: Kemp, Doig, Deamer, Enderby, K. Doig, Stokes, Wilson, Van Haren, Jonker, Miles, Za Chapman, Smith, Barnett, Baldwin, Ze Chapman; Replacements: Lane.
Boston's Minis section were in action this week.
However, opposition from Stamford and Bourne was depleted due to illness.
Boston under nines (Willis, O'Callaghan, Nicholson, Turner, J. Richardson J, D. Richardson, E. Young E, J. Young, Joyce, Vickers) win 8-5 and 9-2 against Bourne.
Boston under 10s won 3-2 and 1-0, although they were depleted themselves and had to borrow players from the larger travelling contingent.
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Summary: Buffy knew to be careful of what she said to strangers when in pain; but no one warned her that vengeance demons were eavesdroppers and granted wishes that weren't expressed to them, though. "I wish I could go back in time and fix it."
Based on Episode: None. Post 'Chosen'
Rating: M
Pairings: Spuffy, Tallow, Xanya
Genre: Adventure/Romance
Buffy's Chance
Buffy glared at her second drink of the night; some God-awful fruity concoction that Willow had ordered for her while she'd been in the bathroom. She knew that Buffy's drink of choice was a straight shot of Jack or vodka, but in an effort to 'broaden her horizons', Willow had apparently made it her mission to introduce Buffy to as many different cocktails as possible in one night.
Wrinkling her nose in distaste, Buffy lifted the glass and drained it in one swig, making a sound of disgust as she attempted to ignore the sickly-sweet taste of the alco-pop as she closed her eyes and let the alcohol work it's magic. She enjoyed the buzz that a few drinks gave her – not that she drank herself under the table every night, but she'd had a rough week and felt that she deserved a little relaxing Buffy-time.
"Wow, Buffy," Willow eyed her in surprise, "I don't think I've ever seen you drink anything larger than a shot that fast."
Buffy opened her eyes and fixed Willow with a stern look that looked almost comical on her heavily made-up face. "That's 'cause it was awful and I wanted done with it." She huffed. "It's all fruity and… and fruity!" She wrinkled her nose again, adjusting her leather coat. Casting her eye around the stuffy English pub, she sighed. "I miss The Bronze. Hell," she scoffed, "I miss Sunnydale. In all its Hellmouthy glory."
"Me too." Willow nodded sagely. "But there's nothing we can do about it now. I mean," she cleared her throat in an attempt to grab Buffy before she slipped into one of her short depressions, "there was nothing that we could have done once everything started up. We did everything we could do."
Buffy sighed. "You're right." She admitted. "I mean, it's not that I don't like having other Slayers to share the burden of slayage, but I just…" she huffed into her empty glass, "I screwed it up."
"Oh, you didn't screw it up!" Willow shook her head emphatically. "I know you didn't!"
Buffy gave her a flat look. "I know I did." She sighed, signalling the bartender. "I interpreted that spirit guide thingy's message all wrong." She perked up as the bartender approached. "A bottle of Jack and a shot glass, please." She ordered, and turned back to her friend as he shuffled away. "Not that I'm saying that if I had the chance to let Dawn jump off that tower I'd let her, but… thanks," she nodded at the bartender as he placed her bottle and glass in front of her, "I think maybe the message might have meant something afterward. I think the tower was only the beginning."
"Spike?" Willow asked knowingly. She looked at her friend sympathetically, acknowledging that she'd lost happy-Buffy for the night.
Though his name wasn't often spoken between the two women, Willow knew that Buffy was still keenly feeling the loss of the bleach-blonde vampire, and was both depressed and angry that he'd been killed so shortly following his coming-back-from-the-dead thing without even calling her. Hearing it from Angel in casual conversation had not been good for her friend.
Buffy nodded miserably. "I got a visit from that Whistler guy – remember him? – after Sunnydale caved, and he told me that Spike getting his soul was what started all this mess in the first place. Tipped the scales, you know? God, if I could have just accepted him when I had the chance…" she frowned, downing a shot. "I wish I could, like… go back in time to the point where it all started to go wonky and just… fix it, you know? Do something different from what I did, to not screw it up and doom the Slayer line. Figure out how I could stop him from going all evil when the chip malfunctioned, without a soul."
Three seats down, a rather beautiful woman was eavesdropping on Buffy's conversation. She could feel the pain rolling off the young woman in waves – she'd been hanging around her for the last two weeks, hoping to hear a wish spill from her lips. Now that her moment had come, she was surprised with the sentimentality behind the wish – usually, the people that she granted wishes to expressed something like, wishing for one more night, or knowing that their loved ones were okay. This one was different. She grinned. This one was going to be interesting.
Fingering the pendant around her neck, she quickly tested the air around the slayer to make sure that the Powers that Be would allow it. To her delight, the air around the slayer was incredibly unstable, almost as if the Powers had been waiting for her to come along and grant this wish.
Her features twisted into the veiny visage of a vengeance demon.
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The family of four-year-old Kayden Kot has been told that a desperately needed treatment won't be funded by the province, and Kot's mom Sylvie Fortier-Kot was told the reason is budget cuts.
Over his young life, Kot has experienced serious health challenges, complicated by a medical error. He has needed more than a dozen trips out of province for treatment, only two of which have been covered by the provincial government. Now, the Sask. Party says Kayden can't return to the Star Center in Denver for his next round of treatment, which would cost just over $14,000.
Fortier-Kot says she's hit a wall dealing with the government.
"The bottom line is the current government does not provide enough funding to children that urgently need therapies. Which again is a political question. Children in this province are suffering," Fortier-Kot wrote to the health minister. "Wait times are ridiculous. Kids with needs get wrapped up in red tape and delayed with therapies when they need it NOW. Children don't have that 'wait' time. Parents have nowhere to turn. The wait lists are lengthy and unreasonable."
NDP Leader Cam Broten used question period in the legislature Wednesday to call on the government to cover the treatment.
"This is a little boy's life we're talking about here," said Broten. "We can argue that the Sask. Party will cost us more in the long-run if they don't get Kayden the most effective treatment now – but really, this comes down to right and wrong. Refusing to send Kayden for the care he needs is just plain wrong."
Broten also said the Sask. Party government's excuses don't add up.
The Saskatoon Health Region wrote a referral for the Star Center, saying "we cannot match the intensity of therapy that Kayden would receive at the Star Centre. For this reason, we are recommending that Kayden go back to the Star Centre."
But the Sask. Party's health minister denied funding this treatment because he claims the treatment available in Saskatchewan is sufficient.
The case echoes one the NDP raised just last week, when the Sask. Party denied life-saving treatment for three Saskatoon children with the health minister claiming the medication they need was not for patients older than five. In fact, the minister had his facts dead wrong – the medication is only for patients over five.
"Mr. Wall spends an average of $20,000 per trip for his two travel scouts to test out luxury hotels and scope out VIP lounges for him," said Broten. "Even if Mr. Wall sent just one travel scout instead of two, the government could easily find the money to cover Kayden's treatment. Surely, giving Kayden a chance at a healthy life is worth it."


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Across the country, Republican governors and legislators are working to overturn prevailing wage laws that govern the pay of construction workers. However, here in California, Teamsters and our allies in the building trades are taking the offense and are working to expand prevailing wage coverage for union and non-union workers alike.
So far, AB219, introduced by Assembly member Tom Daly (D-Orange County) and shepherded by the Teamsters, is moving up the legislative ladder. When passed, this bill will finally close a loophole in the prevailing wage law so as to cover ready-mix drivers on public works projects. To date, the bill has passed in the Assembly and is waiting to be heard by the Senate Appropriations Committee.
What's at issue? If a company has a batch plant on the site of their construction job, that work is covered by the prevailing wage. But if the concrete is driven to the job from an off-site facility, the driver doing the very same work is not eligible for the prevailing wage. Known as the "material provider exemption," this carve-out has ensured that Teamster employers, who pay the higher wage due to their union contract, are at a disadvantage to nonunion employers who do not.
"AB 219 will not only put good money in our members' pockets, but it will make our employers more competitive, creating more good Teamster jobs down the line," Joint Council 7 President Rome Aloise told the Teamsters and labor allies at their first lobby day in Sacramento. "We've tried closing this loophole before, but it's only now, that our political campaign has had success getting labor-friendly people elected to the legislature, that we truly have a chance."
Joint Council 7 organized two lobby days in Sacramento in collaboration with the State Building Trades Council and the California Labor Federation. "We turned out more than 100 people including many rank-and-file ready-mix drivers," says Joint Council 7 Political Director Doug Bloch. "It was an education for the legislators to meet face-to-face with real drivers whose jobs and paychecks will be positively impacted by the bill. I firmly believe this got us some critical votes," Bloch adds.
"This is far from a slam dunk," says Local 853 Business Agent and Northern California Construction Committee chair Stu Helfer who first suggested pushing the bill this session. "The opposition, including the non-union sector and even some public agencies, is strong and they've made up numbers about how much this bill will cost the state. Our job is to tell the truth and get workers the wage they deserve. When this bill passes, it will raise the standards for readymix drivers across the state to where they should be."
"We expect that we have the votes in the Senate to pass it," adds Helfer. "Then we'll just have to make sure the governor signs it."
In construction, another key way to get more jobs is through Project Labor Agreements (PLAs). Teamsters have been successful in getting PLAs that include on-haul and off-haul trucking, first at the Transbay Terminal in San Francisco, and next at the City of Berkeley and Berkeley Schools. These first agreements served as a springboard to get the trucking language into PLAs for 20 other municipalities and agencies across the Bay Area. "And those contracts, especially in the Bay Area, have the best language in the country on this issue," Helfer says.
The union is now on the offensive in Oakland, trying to get this language into the renewal of the Port of Oakland PLA, known as the MAPLA. "The ready-mix drivers are already covered, but we need to add the on-haul and off-haul truckers. There's probably five years of work for lots of Teamster drivers to bring out dirty soil and bring in clean soil to the old Oakland Army Base," Bloch explains.
"Again, the key is getting labor-friendly people elected to office so they appoint good people to relevant commissions, like the Port Commission," Bloch says. "We worked really hard in Oakland during the last election and swept the Mayoral and City Council races to be ready for this moment. I believe our hard work is going to pay off, resulting in more Teamster jobs."


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Dragon Ball Z
Episode 126
The Androids Appear
TV-PG | HD (1080p) | 1992
DBZ Manga available from VIZ Media
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Three years have come and gone, and the day of reckoning has finally arrived! The Androids are here, and they're wreaking havoc on an unsuspecting city! Goku and his friends must now put their training to the test!


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The same day I fired the inaugural shots out of the first AR-15 that I built I also was also able to shoot a friend's mid-length gas system AR. I immediately knew that I had made a newbie mistake by going with the carbine-length system on my 14.5″ AR. The mid-length had a softer recoil impulse and allowed for very quick follow-up shots. After putting thousands of rounds downrange over nearly two years, and much of those rounds during competition, I finally decided to upgrade to a mid-length gas system upper receiver group.
Recently I caught one of the Daily Deals from Palmetto State Armory that had a great price on a stripped upper assembly. The upper is a 16" barrel with a mid-length gas system and has other desirable features such as being Cold Hammer Forged, chrome lined and M4 feed ramps. In addition, PSA's barrels are supplied by FN so I know the quality will be there.
I have purchased items from Palmetto State Armory in the past, in fact my lower parts kit, receiver extension (buffer tube), spring and buffer came from them. I have always found them to have decent prices for a decent product and would recommend doing business with them.
There are some key differences in the DS Arms upper receiver assembly I was using before and the new upper receiver assembly from Palmetto State Armory that you can see in the photo. The DS Arms upper is a 1:9 twist, 14.5" barrel with a pinned and welded BattleComp 2.0 flash hider (for an overall length of 16.5″) and a carbine length gas system. The PSA upper is a 1:7 twist, 16″ barrel with an A2 flash hider and a mid-length gas system. From the photo you can see the noticeable difference between the 7" carbine and the 9" mid-length gas system.
Swapped over my Aimpoint Comp M2.
Added a Magpul MOE Handguard. I dig the feel of the MOE Handguard and of course the rifle furniture has to match.
I changed out the stock A2 flash hider for the Jerry Miculek Compensator. The Miculek Comp drastically reduces muzzle rise allowing for super quick follow-up shots but trades all that for some pretty serious muzzle blast out the sides. People next to you on a traditional firing line will hate you.
I have not built the perfect Multi-Gun rifle by any means. What I have built is a budget 3-Gun rifle that serves dual purpose as both a competition and defense rifle. This rifle setup as it sits now should be good for many thousands of rounds and will hold up well for competitions until my skill has outpaced my gear and I build a proper, dedicated 3-Gun rifle. Right now the largest improvement that I could make would be replacing the mil-spec trigger with a nice match trigger. That will likely have to wait for the next build.
I was a little concerned about the accuracy of the 1:7 twist barrel with the 55 grain mil-spec ammo that I shoot but was rewarded with decent 1 MOA groups on my first outing. Considering the tolerance stacking that occurs with a 4 MOA dot on the Aimpoint Comp M2, I was pleased with the groups and didn't mess with it any further. The first real test of my upgraded AR-15's capabilities was at the long-range Multi-Gun Training Day that I host at my local range. The rifle performed fine from prone and in any unconventional position that we shot out to 300 yards. I have about 200 rounds on it now and am looking forward to getting a few thousand more downrange before I upgrade again.
If you're looking to build a budget three gun AR-15 rifle I highly recommend checking out Palmetto State Armory's uppers and adding some simple upgrades including a Miculek Compensator and Magpul MOE Handguard.


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Last-day jitters at Tarek ibn Ziyad Academy in Inver Grove Heights, Blaine
by Mila Koumpilova
As they hugged goodbye for the summer Wednesday, some of Tarek ibn Ziyad Academy's 500 students wondered if they would all reunite come fall.
In recent months the embattled charter school has been pummeled with setbacks. And so, an often-jubilant end-of-year gathering in the Inver Grove Heights school's gym was tinged with anxiety.
"I sat there wondering if I should tell my kids there's a possibility they might not see their friends again," said Krista Saddiqui, a Burnsville mother of three TiZA students.
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ImmuPharma reports an operating loss of £3.2 million for the six months to the end of June compared with £1.5 million last time. Research and development expenditure in the period was £2.5 million (£0.87 million for the six months ended 30 June 2015) reflecting primarily the significantly increased expenditure related to the Lupuzor Phase III clinical trial. Administrative expenses were £733,893 during the Period (£677,111 for the six months ended 30 June 2015). Consistent with the reclassification of expenses between research and development and administration undertaken for the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2015, the expenses for the 6 months ended 30 June 2015 have also been reclassified to aid comparability.


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Rialto COO Resigns
Rialto Energy Ltd.'s Chief Operating Officer, Charlie Nieto, announced his resignation, effective immediately.
"I would like to thank Charlie for his significant contribution to the company over the last three years," commented Rob Shepherd, Rialto's managing director, in a statement. "Charlie is a highly capable COO with whom we have enjoyed working and we wish him well with his future endeavors."
The company's share price performance for the second quarter dropped significantly, which was "extremely disappointing for us all," Shepherd stated in the company's quarterly report. But the company has made strategic moves that will hopefully boost their financial and technical capabilities in the next quarter.
In April, Rialto and Vitol S.A. joined forces for projects in both Cote d'Ivoire and Ghana. When this deal launched, Rialto began revising the field development plan for the Gazelle field with hopes of bringing the field online in the near future. Initial oil rates of Gazelle are projected at 8,000 barrels of oil per day and gas rates up to 100 million cubic feet per day.
The company also terminated its contract with Vantage Drilling Company for the use of the Sapphire Driller (375' ILC) jackup that was due to come on contract to the company in May 2013. Rialto agreed to pay a $12.4 million settlement agreement for the early termination of the rig contract.
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Discussion in 'Archives' started by Big Ol' Balls, Feb 7, 2002.
Never done it. Don't want to try.
I'm curious about it, but if it doesn't happen, it doesn't happen.
not me...
no buttsex here!!!
its tight enough in the front why disturb the natural direction in the back???
but doesnt mean that i wont try it - taking into concideration i am with the right person and its done the right way.
I'd never take it up the ass.
But I love sticking in my GF's pooper!
Not exactly what I meant, but I'm with you... I'll never take it up the ass.
My gf won't do it .... but her sister will!!!
Nope. But if she wanted it I'd give it a try.
have never done it, but would try
butt sex is great. i love it. i dont' worship it like some people do, but if the opportunity arises, i'm on the ball when it comes to butt sex. tighter than the pussy and it's just more "dangerous" which makes it that much better. if she refuses to let me stick it in her pooper, i'm just as happy stickin it in any of her other orfices.
So, what kinda person is the right person?
nah im not into that... almost did once though -- wasnt paying attention to what i was doing and it was too dark hehe she startled real quick
i have never done it but if my gf offer i would probly try it
I just didn't like it all that much, so we rarely do it.
i want to.. but my gf isnt up for the task :buttsex:
I have done it. It feels different from the front which is what makes it great. Its not the tighter part that is good, it just hits you in different places.
The thought of playing in the mud and pulling out with brown stains on my dong makes me feel
Do the girls take an enima first like the porn stars do?
i'm with ya on that one.
girlfriend said she'd let me try it once
I dont' want to
There were just some places god mad things to only come out of. He didn't make assholes for you to stick things into.....Plus the amount of bacteria in feces is just scary....
i hear that anal-ease shit is good, we tred good ol' k-y jelly, guess it wasnt that good...
I think it's disgusting.
i think you might know!!!!
woohoo im page 2
Hmm you're right, I just might know
shouldnt i be you????


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I Don't Believe In Second Chances For Murderers
Personal Stories, Advice, and Support 50 People
WellWhat I think? I think they'll get Second Chances because God haves plans for that person and it will not be pretty. but I believe they should never have second chances, what if they get away from it and they'll just keep doing it again? My Concerns are more than what I think.
NoLifeOnEP 22-25, M 1 Response 0 Aug 22, 2011
O.k., obviously there are people out therethat are truly mentally Ill and help came to late for them. They needed help. But in my opinion, people should face the consequences of their own bad decisions. In makes me angry when you hear about cases where the murderer claims "temporary insanity." I don't see that as a...
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After breast feeding 2 kids and losing nearly 40 pounds, my DD breasts had shrunken to a B. They were saggy and "scary" as my 3 year old said. I decided no matter what I did for my body with diet and exercise I would never feel quite right because of them. My husband and I decided breast augmentation was the way to go. We consulted with two different surgeons, but ultimately chose Dr. Peterson. He informed us of all the options available and the pros and cons of each. He also tailored his recommendation to me specifically. Most augmentation is done submuscular, but because of my existing tissue, I was a good candidate for subglandular. The other surgeon we consulted wouldn't even give this as an option! I am so happy with the results! My breasts actually appear lifted without having a surgical lift. Everyone at Dr. Peterson's office was so friendly and Dr. Peterson gave quality follow-up care, including meeting me on Saturday two times (one for 1-day post op and the other to put more stitches in my incision when it split). His top priority was the success of the implants and my satisfaction. I definitely recommend Dr. Peterson to anyone considering BA.- Breast Augmentation Subglandular Patient
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I have spent years rebuilding my body physically, rebuilding muscle, regrowing hair lost due to overcoming the deadly disease, anorexia nervosa. However, breasts is one thing I could not control or build myself. Dr Peterson and his staff were very helpful and always available for my many many questions and concerns. Dr Peterson was very honest about what was feasible about what would or would not work regarding my wishes and what I wanted to accomplish. He would not promise what was not possible or he could not guarantee. Dr Peterson helped me rebuild this on my body, not fake or abnormally huge, just normal and very in proportion. I have now become very comfortable and happy with my now "IN PROPORTION" body and confidence in what I wear and how I look has improved greatly.
Thank You Dr Peterson and your caring nurses/staff!- Breast Augmentation Patient
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I have heard and read about personal trainer stories that just make you wonder where did these personal trainers get their training from? For those of us who seek out the help of a personal trainer, it's important that we don't end up with someone who isn't very qualified or just doesn't care about their client's well-being. As with anyone you hire to provide a service, you want the best for your money. How can you know if a personal trainer is qualified and genuinely cares about helping you? Below are some things to look out for.
Beware of the personal trainers that:
Tell women not to lift weights
I won't go into the details of the importance of lifting weights for both women and men, but if a personal trainer tells women not to lift weights – dump that trainer fast!
Cut your calories to a dangerous level
Reducing calories helps in shedding pounds but be weary of a personal trainer that suggests reducing calories to dangerous levels. If you're in doubt consult with a nutritionist or your doctor.
Won't track your progress
I've seen both types of trainers at my gym. The ones that carry a log book or clipboard as they train clients and those that don't. If I had to choose one, I'd consider the one that is logging their clients progress. A good trainer will track everything – exercises, weight lifted, measurements, sets, reps, etc.
Tell you that you must purchase vitamins and supplements
This will happen most often in the larger gym franchises. Many times the personal trainers are also pressured to upsell these items. A recommendation is fine but they shouldn't make you feel like they are required to be in shape.
Daydream while they're spotting you
A trainer should not be dazing off into the distance as you are performing your reps. They should be focused on you ensuring that you have proper form and that you aren't struggling with the exercise.
Push you too hard
Most people think that working out hard is a sign of a good trainer. A bad personal trainer will take advantage of that and push you beyond your limits to avoid really doing their job. You shouldn't be in pain after a training session.
Tips before hiring a personal trainer:
- If you're going through your gym ask about a free training session before buying a package
- Check certifications (some good ones include ACE, ISSA, NASM)
- Ask for referrals from friends or family
- Check references
Those are just some of the things to be aware of when considering a personal trainer. Feel free to leave more tips or advice in the comments.


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Defense shines in annual spring football scrimmage
The first spring camp under new Lamar football head coach Mike Schultz has come and gone, concluding with the annual Red and White game. The Cardinals took the field at Provost Umphrey Stadium Friday morning for their Spring Scrimmage.
"We're not where we want to be and we have a long way to go," Schultz said. "But, we are taking the steps in the right direction."
Schultz is implementing an up-tempo and 'in-your-face' style of play that is the polar opposite of the relaxed and much slower style preferred by former coach Ray Woodard. All three quarterbacks had time behind center, with several running backs having opportunities to be in the spotlight.
"I've been trying to change the culture a bit to fit a style that suits our players and coaches better," Schultz said.
LU quarterbacks completed 20 of 33 passes for 195 yards, and two interceptions. Andrew Allen, upcoming senior, completed nine of his 15 passes for 88 yards, but also had the two interceptions of the scrimmage. Junior Blake McKenzie completed eight of 13 passes with 85 yards. Sophomore Adam Morse completed three of five passes for 22 yards, and rushed for 40 yards on four carries, the highest amount of rushing yards on the team.
"Our quarterbacks understand the speed and tempo which we want to play at," Schultz said. "Just understanding that is a big deal and they're doing a good job with it."
Transfer players also had their first opportunity to take the LU field. Texas A&M transfer James White carried the ball five times for 49 yards, ending with a nine-yard rush for a touchdown on his fifth carry. The Cards' other touchdown came from a one-yard carry by redshirt freshman Markell Hawthorne, who finished the game with four carries for 23 yards.
Lamar's defense outshined the offense, especially in the first half, picking off two passes and forcing three fumbles. The defense kept the offense off the score board until late in the scrimmage. Junior defensive back Rodney Randle delivered the biggest hit of the scrimmage on the second play of the game.
The defense forced five turnovers, batting away passes and making stops behind the line of scrimmage. Sophomore Shyler Staton led the D with three tackles and an interception. Senior Jaylon Bowden had a team-high four tackles. Sophomore Tariq Gordon finished the scrimmage with two tackles and two pass breakups and senior Manesseh Miles had two tackles, including a sack.
The offense looked tired after just the first half with the new style of play, but the defense looked much improved from the 2016 season. The Cards have four more months for Schultz to get them in shape for regular season, which begins Sept. 2 at North Texas.
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