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On This Day - May 21 2008: Manchester United beat Chelsea in the Champions League final
1904: Delegates from seven countries formed FIFA at a meeting in Paris. The founder members of what would become football's world governing body were Belgium, Denmark, France, Holland, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
1966: Henry Cooper's dream of taking the world heavyweight crown was dashed when a cut eye ended his challenge against champion Muhammad Ali at Highbury football stadium.
2003: Celtic lost the UEFA Cup final in Seville. The Glasgow side were beaten 3-2 by Porto.
2008: Manchester United won the Champions League final, beating Chelsea 6-5 on penalties after the match finished 1-1 following extra time in Moscow.
2011: Leinster won the Heineken Cup by beating Northampton 33-22 in the final at the Millennium Stadium.
2013: Manchester City and the New York Yankees reached an agreement to purchase an expansion franchise in Major League Soccer, with the new team, to be known as New York City Football Club, to join MLS in 2015.
2015: Leicester striker Jamie Vardy received his first England call-up in the squad for a friendly against the Republic of Ireland and a Euro 2016 qualifier against Slovenia. He made his debut as a substitute against the Republic.
2016: Jesse Lingard scored a superb volleyed winner as Manchester United came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 after extra-time to win the FA Cup at Wembley.
2016: Hibernian's 3-2 win over Rangers in the William Hill Scottish Cup final was marred by crowd trouble following the match, with Rangers saying their players and staff were assaulted by Hibs fans who invaded the pitch.
Niall Burke (GAA) - Galway hurler and winner of an All-Ireland medal in 2017, born 1991.
Paul Barber (hockey) - Played 99 times for England between 1977 and 1988, winning Olympic gold at the 1988 Games in Seoul, born 1955.
Monte Lynch (cricket) - former Surrey, Gloucestershire and England batsman, born 1958.
Stewart Cink (golf) - 2009 Open champion and five-time United States Ryder Cup player, born 1973.
Laurent Robert (soccer) - former Newcastle and France midfielder, born 1975.
Quinton Fortune (soccer) - South African former Manchester United midfielder, born 1977.
Ricky Williams (gridiron) - American former Miami Dolphins running back, born 1977.
Mark Cavendish (cycling) - British racer who has 30 Tour de France stage wins to his name, born 1985.
Mario Mandzukic (soccer) - Juventus and Croatia striker, born 1986.
Jonathan Howson (soccer) - Middlesbrough midfielder, born 1988.
Hal Robson-Kanu (soccer) - West Brom and Wales forward, born 1989.
Tom Daley (diving) - British diver, who went to the 2008 Beijing Olympics aged 14 and won bronze at London 2012 and the Rio Olympics, born 1994.
1. Name the three Australia cricketers who were banned for their part in a ball-tampering scandal earlier this year.
2. Who scored Cavan's only goal in the 1997 Ulster SFC final?
3. Which football club plays their home games at Sincil Bank?
4. Who captained Meath to the 1994 National Football League title?
5. Where would you find the Chair, Canal Turn and Becher's Brook?
(See answers at bottom)
Today (Monday, May 21)
GAA: GAA 2018, highlights of the sporting action from the weekend - TG4 2000.
SOCCER: Bundesliga relegation play-off, Holstein Kiel v Wolfsburg - BT Sport 1 1915.
CRICKET: Royal London One-Day Cup, Hampshire v Surrey - Sky Sports Cricket 1355 & Sky Sports Main Event 1400.
TENNIS: Roland Garros - Eurosport 2 0900. WTA, Internationaux de Strasbourg - BT Sport 1 1000.
MOTORSPORT: World Touring Cars from Circuit Zandvoort, Holland - Eurosport 2 0730 & Eurosport 1 1100-1200 & 1630-1730.
NETBALL: Netball Superleague, Team Bath v Team Northumbria - Sky Sports Action 1845.
BASKETBALL: NBA play-offs Cleveland Cavaliers v Boston Celtics - BT Sport 1 0130 (Tue).
BASEBALL: MLB, Philadelphia Phillies v Atlanta Braves - BT Sport 2 0000 (Tue); Los Angeles Dodgers v Colorado Rockies - BT Sport/ESPN 0300 (Tue).
Tomorrow (Tuesday, May 22)
GAA: Classic GAA, Galway v Kerry from 2008 - eir Sport 1 2130.
CRICKET: Indian Premier League, first qualifying play-off match (teams TBC) - Sky Sports Main Event & Sky Sports Cricket 1500.
TENNIS: Roland Garros - Eurosport 2 0900. WTA, Internationaux de Strasbourg - BT Sport 1 1000; ATP, Geneva Open - Eurosport 2 1700.
CYCLING: Giro d'Italia - Eurosport 1 1200.
BASKETBALL: NBA play-offs Golden State Warriors v Houston Rockets - BT Sport 1 0200 (Wed).
BASEBALL: MLB, Chicago Cubs v Cleveland Indians - BT Sport/ESPN 0000 (Wed); Los Angeles Dodgers v Colorado Rockier - BT Sport/ESPN 0300 (Wed).
Quick Quiz answers: 1. Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft; 2. Jason Reilly; 3. Lincoln City ; 4. Robbie O'Malley; 5. Aintree Racecourse.


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And totally bewildered. Daughter and Mum currently at the Hardest Hit demo in London and they've just announced on the news that I'm going to be losing £70 a week....
I took opportunity to figure this site out while my Mum marching for me and my daughter for herself. Really, maybe a few of these politicians should try coping with severe pain and exhaustion caring unsupported for an autistic child who never sleeps. Disability premiums are there for a reason, to acknowledge the extra costs in living half as well as a normal person. Plus the reassessments for DLA do not take account of the costs of doing somethng, so the fact that the new medical will leave me bedbound for days will not be taken in to account and the assessment for my care will not take into account that a medical leaving me bedbound will leave my daughter so stressed she will be attacking me, unable to cope with the fact her mother cannot walk and look after her...
No wonder I've been ignoring the news, escaping into fanfic, reality is just too scary to comtemplate.
Rant over. Not the best first entry.
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A new footbridge held up by two giant hands has just opened near Da Nang in Vietnam, the latest in a line of weird and wonderful structures around the world
A golden bridge held up by two enormous stone-coloured hands has opened in the Ba Na hills, near Da Nang in central Vietnam. It is the latest in a series of statement footbridges around the world. Cau Vang (meaning gold bridge) opened in June, is 150 metres long and 1,400 metres above sea level, with views across the green mountainscape. It took just under a year to construct, with initial designs by TA Landscape Architecture.


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Synthesis and application of cerium oxide nanoparticles for preconcentration of trace levels of copper in water and foods followed by flame atomic absorption spectrometry
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In the present work, microwave method has been employed for synthesis of cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeO2 NPs) and it was used for preconcentration of trace levels of Cu(ІІ) in different real samples followed by flame atomic absorption spectrometry. The results of X-ray diffraction spectroscopy (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) show that CeO2 NPs were successfully synthesized in the size of 10–20 nm. By using a batch method, CeO2 NPs have been used as efficient, easy to synthesize and efficient adsorbent for highly rapid solid phase extraction of Cu(ІІ) in different real samples for the first time. The effects of different parameters affecting the extraction efficiency such as pH, extraction time, type and concentration of desorbent solvent and desorbent time were completely investigated and optimum conditions selected. Under the optimum conditions, the calibration curve was linear in the range of 10–300 ng cm−3 Cu(ІІ) with correlation coefficient of 0.998. The relative standard (RSD, %) based on six replicate analysis of 50 ng cm−3 Cu(ІІ) was 3.3%. In order to check the accuracy of the proposed method certified reference material, CRM-TMDW and GBW07605 tea reference material, with the known amounts of 20 ng cm−3 Cu(ІІ) and 17.3 ± 0.3 µg g−1 Cu, respectively, were analyzed and the obtained results (19.5 ± 1.0 ng cm−3 Cu(ІІ) for CRM-TMDW and 17.0 ± 0.7 µg g−1 Cu) show very good agreement with the CRM certified values (Student t-test, 95% confidence limit, n = 5). Finally the proposed method was successfully applied for determination of trace levels of Cu(ІІ) in different water (tap, spring and river) and food samples (black tea, lentil, sesame, cabbage, wheat and liver).
KeywordsCerium oxide nanoparticles Solid phase extraction Microwave method Copper ion(ІІ) Flame atomic absorption spectrometry Food and water samples
This work was financially supported by the Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran.
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By definition, favoritism says that some people are more valuable than others. It creates a system where people feel like second-class citizens and this happens everyday all throughout our society. And yet, the church has the opportunity to mend what is broken because we've been the gospel message, a narrative in which God doesn't play favorites. He doesn't show partiality and this theme is woven throughout the Scriptures. In Genesis 12, all the families of the earth will be blessed through Abram and his lineage. In the Gospel accounts, Jesus' hospitality is winsome to the lease of these.
This theme continues in Acts 10 as we read about the gospel being proclaimed to an ever-expanding audience with the conversation of Cornelius, a Gentile commander in the Roman army. Here, God crosses the paths of Peter and Cornelius. Peter testifies how the gospel has shaped him (v.v.28, 34-35) and then shares with with Cornelius' family and close friends the good news (v.v. 34-43). So why does all of this matter? Well, this text shapes us to be a community that is non-partial in our welcome of others. It shapes us this way because each of us, were once far off and have been brought near. The gospel mends what is broken and pushes back against the darkness and unfair treatment of others.


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How can your salon win over clients? 10/28/15
The work of a hair stylist is not reduced to just cutting hair. On the contrary, any salon relies on clients in order to stay in business. However, finding new customers and maintaining regular clients is rather a challenge. The secret to business success is to market yourself properly and keep customers happy. All of this is possible with a little effort and salon scheduling software. If you consider the following pieces of advice, then your appointments will be fully booked for the rest of the year.
Look the part and act professionally
As a stylist you are selling beautiful hair and the best way to do this is to use yourself as a market tool. After all, no one will trust you with their hair if you do not care about your own look. Taking into consideration that hair is part of the overall aesthetic you should complement the look with appropriate clothes and make sure clients will notice them. Another thing to consider are your manners. You should always act professionally and never show up late for an appointment. Clients want to know they can depend on you, especially if they have busy schedules.
Know your customers
It is not enough to know what is in and what is out in terms of coiffures. As a stylist, you have to tend to the needs and preferences of the customer. More precisely, you should be able to remember his preferences, formulas and other interests. However, this is easier said than done. When dealing with so many people on a daily basis it is difficult to remember what each person wants unless they are regular clients. Fortunately, there is a solution to this problem. At present, there is a special software called MyCuts that let your remember everything that is to know about a particular client. Not only will the client be satisfied, but he will also refer you to a friend.
In order to cater to the needs of the customer, you have to maintain a consistent schedule. In other words, you have to be able to keep track of client' appointments. Thanks to salon scheduling software, making or cancelling appointments is done with the touch of a button. If you want to manage that busy book, then you need an app to help you. With the app, you will always be reminded which appointment comes next and the details will help you prepare for the following tasks. As an added bonus, you can send clients reminders and thus make sure they will not miss their appointments.
The importance of rebooking
You should not miss the opportunity of rebooking walk-in-clients. The truth is that many of them come to your salon after receiving a good recommendation from a friend and you should do whatever it takes to determine the client to come back. The staff needs to be trained on how to deal with the clients, meaning that they have to encourage them to come for another appointment. One way to do this is to tell them about the importance of regular cutting and coloring. When they succeed, they can schedule the appointment with the app and wait for the next visit.


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Summer Reads Series, Pt. 1: Today Will Be Different
After the emotional rollercoaster that was A Little Life, I felt a humorous palate cleanser was in perfect order. I was in Venice, California, and after numerous Google searches, a disheartening conversation with a salesgirl in Malibu that went something like, "bookstores? Umm, I don't know, California doesn't have that many. We have a book on crystals over there!" [I kid you not], I finally found Small World Books, a glorious blink-and-you'll-miss-it bookshop tucked behind a restaurant on the Venice boardwalk. I spent nearly an hour perusing the shelves, feeling heavy with the importance of choosing a book that would carry me through a road trip from California to New York City. I knew I wanted something funny and readable, so when I noticed Maria Semple's Today Will Be Different displayed on the Notable Fiction table, I grabbed it and didn't look back.
I read Where'd you Go, Bernadette? in 2013, and, while I enjoyed it, I got a little tired of the e-pistolary format. Today Will Be Different was a regular novel, and I was instantly confident I'd prefer it to Semple's previous work.
Today will Be Different follows a (horrible) day in the life of Eleanor Flood, a Seattle transplant by way of New York, her son, Timby, and her husband, Joe. Eleanor starts the day repeating positive mantras, determined not to sweat the small stuff. As you can imagine, everything that could possibly go wrong, does—and while she doesn't exactly handle it with grace, she tackles every hurdle with humor. Some of the humor is intentional on Eleanor's behalf, other bits are the result of her quirks and neuroses—which she likely does not find funny at all. These quirks lend our extremely selfish (again, in a funny way) protagonist a bit of human charm. Whether or you like Eleanor, you'll undoubtedly relate to her, and find solace in the fact that many of her meltdowns might mirror those you come close to experiencing every day. An excellent summer beach read choice.


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The Media Is Running Our Country
Morning is generally my favorite part during. The world is just starting to awake. The sun peeks through the windows and floods residence or office with rich warm light. The world is relaxed and the hustle and bustle among the day has yet commence. These are the moments I like to sit back and catch via the info. I always told my friends they knows I been there made after i had the milk and the newspaper delivered to my housing. The milk comes every Wednesday nevertheless the paper never shows up on my porch, its on my phone.
Despite a Century City News is hosting a new show in the evenings blackout, and police violence, Occupy Wall Street protestors have remained focused and are gaining momentum by branching out into other locations, receiving care packages from all of over the world, and gathering the voluntary support of unions and police officer.
At and also personal level we all have thoughts, emotions, feelings and whizzes. And these are shaping what we perceive as meaningful and meaningless.
Pet obesity also hurts your wallet: Earlier this year, wall street journal.Com reported that Americans spent million on veterinary bills the year of 2010 for obesity-related problems.
Fifth, in case you have a camera on your cell phone or in the car and you're too injured, take many photos of automobiles and the scene. If you can't do it right away, do it after you are released by way of the hospital.
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The actuality that his ads were driving dealers to the brink of bankruptcy and forcing in order to lay off good, loyal workers was meaningless to him. They were merely cretins, unable to appreciate the sheer genius of his inventive thinking!
Meister Elkhart said if reduce utter 1 prayer let the brisket be, "Thank you." Thank-you Karen for being a great wife as well as friend. Thanks Claire and Jared for bringing me more joy in daily life that I ever thought was achieveable. and thank you, your reader of this newsletter, getting the best audience once i am visiting this blog and bringing even more meaning from I try." I just finished my one prayer.
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breakout Session 1
Developing Your Groups Strategy
Can your team tell you why groups matter and the principles behind them? We'll share key principles and questions you can ask to create the most intentional and successful groups in the context of your specific church.
Four Characteristics of an Influential Leader
To have influence, you need the right posture for approaching people that see things differently than you. Learn how to develop leaders that move toward culture and meet the people they lead where they are.
Investing in Women
Developing women is a great way to strengthen and grow the church. We'll explore best practices for investing in women.
Onboarding New Leaders
How do you teach new volunteer leaders the fundamentals of leading a group? We'll tell the story of an "aha" moment that completely changed our approach to training leaders.
Tensions in Group Leadership
Anyone who has led a small group knows there are tensions in leading one. Since most group systems are dependent on volunteers leading off-campus groups, a small group is the least programmed, least controlled, most organic ministry a church can offer. In this breakout, we will talk about some of the most prevalent tensions in leading a group and how to address them well.
Double-Talk Track // Launching: Getting Off on the Right Foot
These two talks will present a strategy for starting new groups effectively. Learn best practices for the crucial first 90 days of a group. We'll give you some practical applications for helping launch groups well for both leaders and members.


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Make Sure it's Inspiring
As we near the end of November, I am reminded that besides being a month focused on turkey, leftover turkey (and even some pardoned turkeys) some extra days off and giving Thanks, I cannot forget that this is also diabetes awareness month.
The 'I Challenge Diabetes' race team at the Canadian Death Race
An excellent time to communicate the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of diabetes prevention and control. With nearly 26 million children and adults in America living with diabetes, and another 79 million at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes, the disease is taking a devastating physical, emotional and financial toll on our country.
Pumps Rock at the No Limits Sitka Sound Adventure Swim post swim dinner
Yet, most Americans don't consider diabetes a serious matter. They feel it is someone else's responsibility; someone else's problem. That someone else, just happens to include me. I am one of the 26 million. That bit of news hit me 36-ish years ago. I had rocket high blood sugar (in the 500+ range), felt like I was in the walking dead club and got that very unwelcome news that I not only had diabetes but I somehow am striving for extra credit, with Type 1 diabetes, a lifetime chronic disease.
This tidal wave of news had a deep impact on me, of course, but also touched the core of the Nevins family. This disease would affect each member in the family in different ways. I am forever thankful for my loving and adaptable family and the support they have showered me with.
Our film, created on a kayak adventure, to inspire others
It made all the difference.
Receiving the Reifenstuhl Award for promoting community wellness
"Your life is your message to the world. Make sure it's inspiring."
~Lorrin L. Lee
I stumbled across this quote during late night Facebook manuevers. Life with diabetes has been a challenge but it has also been a truly amazing ride. I have chosen to chase and spread "inspiration".
Make sure you do the same.
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Local Pattern Designer Cheryl Peck Teaches
Foundation Paper Piecing in June
Cheryl Peck will be teaching two foundation paper piecing classes of her own design at Bolts to Blocks in June. We're looking forward to her classes on the Three Sisters mountains and pick your own veggie placemats. The veggie placemats vary in difficulty for the beginner to the advanced. Look for more information on the Classes tab.


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Valiant upload! Is that a 10° glideslope? :D Nice capture!
London City-style.
That's pretty steep...
Nice catch although this steep angle doesn't reflect an actual approach to runway 23 or perhaps the shot was rotated?
Don't remember Airforce One pointing down like that when I saw it.
Well, We dont have a horizon to prove it. But I do not believe this. Outside a hot zone with the president on board this isn't the normal procedure. But pinsharp picture.. So nice! But please, correct the angle.
You are one lucky man that got to capture this beautiful bird, I had a chance to take a shot of it while departing 6L but it was night and and moving to fast :)). Great shoot fellow spotter! :D
Thank you Nigel! One day I will get her, but for now, this does me just fine. She is so clean! - W.C.
Nice photo, immaculate and clean aircraft.
This angle for landing is quite unrealistic. Superb shot though!
The most gorgeous plane of all!
Very steep descent!5*
Nice approach angle! I bet your buddy Wayne Campbell is kicking himself for being away when Air Force 1 came!
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text: Christina and Brandon, both from Cincinnati met while attending Miami University. After college they moved to Chicago where they now live. While they were in town last week we wandered around Findlay Market and Eden Park to capture these colorful images. I had a great time getting to know them and hearing the amazing story about how Brandon proposed on Michigan Ave. in downtown Chicago. He had all of her friends and family in town to help celebrate after. I love surprises, it was a super sweet story. I cant wait until their fall wedding at The Bell Event Centre later this year.


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Christmas Lights...
My dad put up the Christmas lights a couple of weeks ago, and they look pretty good. I tried to take a photo of them in the fog, but it didn't turn at too well as you can see.
It's hard to believe that it's almost Christmas. I've got two lectures left, then my finals start on Wednesday.
It's time to study...
December 03, 2004
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Say her name: Philadelphia co-workers remember Joyce Quaweay
Twenty-four-year-old Joyce Quaweay's tragic death went viral in August 2016 when law enforcement authorities arrested a former Temple University police officer in her beating death.
Police say Quaweay was beaten to death in front of her children by her boyfriend and another man.
But three months later, Quaweay's former co-workers want her to be more than just another hashtag.
Quaweay worked at SPIN, a Philadelphia nonprofit that provides support for women with intellectual disabilities. On October 19, 2016, hundreds of her former co-workers paid tribute to Quaweay, along with her family, by raising funds for local domestic violence groups.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
"Joyce's murder devastated our community of caring people," Kathy Brown-McHale, President and CEO of SPIN, said in a statement provided to Black Girl Tragic. "To honor Joyce's life, we wanted to raise awareness and understanding about domestic partner violence in the hope it may help other employees, their families and the community we care about."


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DELAVAN – Suella Edler, age 76, of Delavan passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Village Glen Memory Care in Lake Geneva. She was born in Benton, IL on October 28, 1940 to Everett and Etta (Collins) Moss. Suella was united in marriage to Rex Edler on December 14, 1963 in Shannon, IL. She worked for many years at the Wisconsin School for the Deaf and she was also a longtime member of Delavan United Methodist Church.
Suella is survived by three daughters, Rhonda Edler, of Delavan, Cathy (Preston Ashley) Edler, of Delavan, and Callie (Jeffrey) Davis, of Delavan; two grandchildren, Jameson Davis, and Jaxon Davis; a great grandchild, Aliyah; and a brother, George Moss.
Suella is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Rex; granddaughter, Ashley Edler; and five brothers and two sisters.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Delavan United Methodist Church, 213 S. 2nd Street in Delavan, WI. Visitation will be held from 9:30 A.M. until the time of the service on Tuesday at the church. Burial will take place at 1:30 P.M. at Chapel Hills Memorial Gardens in Freeport, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to Alzheimer's Association of SE Wisconsin. In honor of Suella, feel free to wear purple for the funeral.


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Meteora is located in Northern Greece about 4 hours from Athens. It has the 2nd most important Eastern Orthodox monasteries after Mount Athos (which doesn't let women in). It is also a UNESCO heritage site because the 6 remaining monasteries are literally built on rock pillars. After visiting Meteora, I realized that because of faith or belief, men can build and do the impossible.
One of the Monasteries:
Meteora is located in the town of Kalabaka and we took the train from Athens to reach it. Actually we stayed in the town of Kastraki which is about 2km from Kalabaka; it's closer to the rocks but a bit of a hike uphill and downhill to reach it. We found a guesthouse with a kitchen so it was nice to be able to do some self-catering after eating so many souvlakis and bureks. Our guesthouse was pretty nice with a patio and en suite all for 25 Euros.
The skulls at Great Metetoron:
To see the 6 monasteries, there is now a very nice road that you can just drive up and park your car and hop over to the monasteries. Obviously we didn't do that. Instead, being champs, we hiked all 22km of the trail. It wasn't as bad as we thought because we originally thought we would have to hike up one monastery, then back down and then back up again 6 times. Instead once you walk up once, you just follow the nice asphalt road or some small trails to see each separate monastery. We didn't see many hikers though, most of the tourists just arrived by car or on coach.
How did men build this before the age of machinery?
Each monastery has its own admission fee and they all vary. We only went into the Megalou Meteorou monastery (Great Meteoron) and that cost 3 Euros each. It was very nice with its own museum and lots of history about Greece. We did walk to each of the other 5 monastry and took a bucket load of photos. The rocks and the monastries are so pretty words and photos don't do them justice.
Amazing how each monastery takes up all available space on the top of the pillars.
We started hiking at 930am and completed the hike at 4pm, we were exhausted! But I think hiking Meteora is well worth it as you appreciate the work it took to build the monasteries even more. Greeks like to have their siestas from 12pm to 530pm and the whole town was closed after we completed the hike but luckily trusty carrefour was open so we could get ice cream and water.
Early the next day at 630am we caught the train to Thessaloniki.
We also tried some planking:
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-We took the train from Athens to Meteora, with a student card we got 25% off each ticket and it came to 10.5Euros each. Pre-booked online gives you the cheaper price but you have to do it 24h in advance. I believe the one way bus ticket would have cost 20 Euros. The train takes around 4 hours and the bus takes 3.
– From Meteora to Thessaloniki We took the train again, the cost was $11.5 Euros per person. If you take the bus, it costs 20 Euros but it is about 1h faster.


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Queering Up Your Bookshelf: Chace Verity/
Happy Wednesday!
Today, I welcome Chace Verity to Queering Up Your Bookshelf to talk about the importance of explicit and specific queer representation in speculative fiction, inspiration from fanfic, and how an important part of the writing process is always to "think about the tiddies."
Welcome, Chace!
Chace Verity (she/they) is publishing queer as heck stories with a strong romantic focus, although friendships and found families are important too. Chace prefers to write fantasy but dabbles in contemporary and historical fiction as well. As an American citizen & Canadian permanent resident, Chace will probably never call a gallon of milk a "four-litre."
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1. What is your writing origin story?
I don't overly know. I know that I was in love with books before I could really read. I know the adults in my life couldn't understand what I was non-stop babbling about. I know I was penning stories as soon as I could write.
In my memories, I can see the first "book" I wrote in preschool with a fifth grader at my side. I can see the first AOL chatroom I discovered filled with kids roleplaying. I can see my first website where I posted fanfiction. I can see the look of horror on a trusted adult's face the first time I confessed I was writing a story about lesbians. I can see the first time I "finished" NaNoWriMo while sitting in the room where my grandfather would pass hours later. I can see the first award I got in college for a short story contest. I can see the first time a publisher accepted my submission. I can see the first tweet someone made about being excited for my debut novella.
Storytelling has always been a part of me. I often wonder when was the first time I decided to take writing seriously, but I think it's always been serious. Just because I was a kid doesn't mean I wasn't crushed when people mocked my stories. Just because I was a kid doesn't mean I lacked passion.
2. What inspires your writing and how do you keep that inspiration alive?
I like writing. It's easy to keep doing something I genuinely like doing.
What I don't like is trying to figure out which of my writer friends are real friends and which ones just think I'm a tool for their success, submitting stories that are my lived truth and being told it's too unrealistic, promoting my books on social media and websites, coming up with back-of-cover copies/blurbs, trying to understand the new updates to programs I use for writing, and doing my taxes.
There are so many non-writing parts of writing that I didn't cover up there. I think a lot of us get burned out by those instead of the actual act of writing itself. I get bogged down by the non-writing parts so often. Venting to my trusted friends helps. Taking a break helps. Reading my old stuff and remembering why I'm writing helps.
3. What does representation mean to you and how does it feature in your writing?
When I turned fourteen, I realized I was attracted to more than one gender. I started craving those kinds of stories with people like me. I started writing them.
I buy books now solely for the rep - both rep that aligns with my identities and rep for everyone with a marginalized background. I buy indie frequently since indie authors are more likely to tell me what kind of characters are in their books. I don't know what the plot is sometimes. My hungry brain just sees "aromantic neurodiverse Thai unicorn tamer" and I'm like, "yes, thank u." (Before I get anyone's hopes up, I don't know of any books with an aromantic neurodiverse Thai unicorn tamer. But if you have one, please send me your buy link.)
I make the representation in my books as clear as possible. I think it's important for my readers to know there are queer folks, people of color, disabled people, and mentally ill characters in my SFF as well as in my historicals/contemporaries. I use modern queer terms in SFF to help signal who a character is for the reader. The first time I saw a reader excited to see the word "nonbinary" in My Heart Is Ready (which, incidentally, is now free forever), I knew I had found what worked best for me.
On the issue of queerness specifically, if I don't explicitly state a character's sexuality or gender, it's usually because the character hasn't told me. If a reader reads a character in a specific way, they probably saw something I didn't see. I always hope that however a reader headcanons a character, it will help the reader feel validated.
4. What are some of your favorite tropes (or ways to subvert them)?
I love found families in books across all genres. Mentor/mentee relationships, people from broken homes finding a healing reflection in other people from broken homes, lifelong friends realizing they would commit sins for each other, big bad villain accidentally adopting a cute little homeless kid, etc. I can't get enough of it.
In one of my upcoming books, the first love confession is not a romantic one. It is from one person to another as they realize they had found a family. It makes me cry when I think about it.
5. What is your writing process?
- Get a plot bunny
- Let the idea percolate forever
- Maybe outline? Maybe write a back-cover-copy?
- E-mail my CPs, asking if it's a bad idea
- Think about the tiddies involved if there are any and get thirsty (there are always tiddies; I have sodium bicarbonate desires)
- Draft!!! Sometimes in a few weeks and sometimes in a few years
- Always Be Working On Multiple Projects. There Is Never Just One.
- Work with my CPs on revision plans, revise, revise, revise
- Take frequent breaks from writing, often because my other job needs me to "show up" and "actually earn the paycheck"
- Get a plot bunny and start the process over
6. What is your best piece of writing advice?
Don't surround yourself with people who won't let you shine. There are a lot of people who will never be impressed with you for writing 100 words, writing 50k, publishing a short story, hitting the NYT best-selling lists, getting a movie adaptation, etc. Those people are always going to be like "is that it?" or "well, I did this" or "you better enjoy it while it lasts" or...well, I think you know what I mean.
Each of your victories should be celebrated. It's hard to outline a story, figure out why your villain isn't villainous enough, send queries, ask people to buy your book, etc. This is a world that doesn't reward writers for being writers, especially those with marginalizations.
If you did something today in the name of writing, you are amazing. You don't need someone to tell you that you are less than anything less than a glowing ray of sun.
7. What is the hardest lesson you learned while writing?
The events that led to my response for the above question.
8. What do you hope readers will take away from your work?
Even if they don't find a character exactly like them, I hope readers will see they are welcomed in the worlds I craft across all genres.
9. What is a great queer book you have read recently?
Shelby Eileen's Goddess of the Hunt is a breathtaking collection of poems centered around an aromantic and asexual Artemis.
10. What are you currently working on? What's next for you?
When this interview comes out, my 1920s historical m/m novelette, Lucky Charm, will have just been released! Deaf protagonist, swindling childhood best friend, petty heists… I love writing historical fiction from the first half of the 20th century, but I haven't gotten much of a chance to publish them yet.
May is going to be a contemporary month for me with my m/m novella Team Phison Forever's release and a cis m/trans f short romance called "The Blundering Billionaire" in the Rogue Ever After anthology.
Later this summer, I plan to release a taboo fantasy romance I wrote last year. The center romance is an enby/f/f triad with a m/m side couple and an aromantic allosexual trans deuteragonist. The villain is queer, too, which I don't often write because we too often see the only queer rep in media being the bad person. But if everyone else in a book is queer, it's okay to write queer villains, yes? I guess that's a topic for a different day.
Once I get that amazing trashy story released, I plan to return to my Absolutes series. The Absolutes are taking a tiny break for now, but it's the fantasy series I am most passionate about. The prequel novella, My Heart Is Ready, is free to read!
As always, I've got other projects going on. Some need more time than others. They're all diverse and mean so much to me. I hope they will touch other people's hearts too.


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Elderly patient who suffered from TB as a teenager. Short of breath.
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Distortion and collapose of the right thoracic cavity with volume marked loss.
Absent ribs in the upper and right mid thoracic cage. Dense pleural calcification.
Left lung clear.
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Now rarely observed due to the use to mutiple therapy regimes, thoracoplasty was a fairly radical treatment form of treatment for TB prior to chemotherapeutic options.
The appearances are distinct following intentional resection and collapse of the thoracic cavity.


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After the Asian Games, will you give up on Gilas?
It has been a eventful 14 months in the history of Philippine basketball. From winning silver at 2013 FIBA Asia Championship on home soil. To those thrilling tune-up games leading up to the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain. To the eventful return of Philippine basketball on the world map with a gallant performance at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Despite the fact, Gilas Pilipinas won only 1 of 5 games and did not making it to the next round of the tournament finishing 21st in the 24 team tournament. The world was put on notice with what they have accomplished. All the way to Incheon for the Asian Games. Where unfortunately, the team suffered a disastrous finish settling for only 7th place in the tournament.
The tournament was a disaster for the national team. After winning their opening match against India, they suffered a tough loss against Iran where the team kept in close distance with the Iranians. Then into the next stage of the competition, they suffered a shock loss to Qatar. Followed up by another tough loss against the host nation and eventual gold winners Korea. Then a victory that felt like a defeat against Kazakhstan ending the medal hopes of the team. Losing to China and ending the tournament with a win over Mongolia for the 7th place finish.
With a twist of fate, the team that brought a nation together, has completely tore it apart. As the critics emerged blasting the team on every aspect. Majority of the brunt was put on Gilas head coach Chot Reyes. Reyes, who on a press interview blasted naturalized player Marcus Douthit after the loss to Qatar which led Filipino basketball fans to blast him on his own miscues during the course of the tournament. Primarily on the team's failure to execute in end game situations that has been present even in their stint at the FIBA Basketball World Cup thus leading to the infamous moniker that is "Choke" Reyes. In addition, to his choices on rotating players during the course of the game. Calls for him to vacate his coaching job for the nationals spread like wildfire. Critics wanted to give other great coaches like Tim Cone or Yeng Guiao the opportunity to call the shots for the nationals.
The downfall of the team in the Asiad, unfortunately overshadowed Jimmy Alapag's farewell run donning a "PILIPINAS" jersey. This after he came out for one last shot with the national team after earlier calling himself to retire after the tournament in Spain. As well as the good name that this team have put on the basketball world map during those eventful days in Sevilla.
This graph pretty much explains how "most" people felt after each tournament that Gilas had played since last year.
Whether Gilas management decides to keep Chot Reyes or choose another coach. So be it as long as it's for the best interest of the program.
Some of my friends have tasted that genuine joy whenever their team/school won the title.
Gilas Pilipinas 2014: The team that brought Philippine basketball back on the world map.
Prior to writing this one, I have seen a lot of writers and bloggers that have already written their take on this matter. Even so, I will still write this one. The passion is burning high on my body, on my mind and in my heart. So let's get to it.
For the last six days, Filipinos set aside their differences to unite as one nation in support of a team carrying "PILIPINAS" in their royal blue, white and red jersey. The nation went through a lot over these six days over Sevilla, Spain. From the glimpses of brilliance that shocked the world of basketball to the unimaginable heartbreak when we fell short after a great fight against the countries this team battled. When it all ended with a sweet and hard-earned victory over Senegal. There was pride, hope and optimism running through every Filipino who bare witness to this moment. Whether they were in Sevilla throughout their run, on home soil, or around the world where a Filipino is watching this moment.
Truly this was a team that despite falling short of victories on the win column will be remembered as the team that brought Philippine basketball to where it truly belonged, on the basketball world map.
Let's run down a few of the memorable tournaments of this run by Gilas Pilipinas at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain.
When Gary David or Japeth Aguilar, despite playing limited minutes giving a boost on the scoreboard whenever they score a basket.
LA Tenorio competing tooth and nail with Puerto Rican NBA veteran J.J. Barea in a showdown of court generals.
Ranidel De Ocampo, Paul Lee and Jeff Chan dropping three point bombs on the scoreboard.
The grit of a Marc Pingris and Jayson Castro who played through the injuries to give everything they have and show the world what "PUSO" means to the Filipino nation.
Gabe Norwood's work on the defensive end and two Kodak moments when he delivered two highlight reel dunks over Argentina. One of which was over NBA and international veteran Luis Scola.
The overall efficiency that June Mar Fajardo brought throughout the tournament and a inside presence this team lacked in previous tournaments that spanned over generations of basketball.
The play of Andray Blatche, our naturalized NBA player who lit up the scoreboard with three pointers and drives to the basket. He also played through injury showing that he may not be a born Filipino, but his heart and passion showed the grit of a Filipino.
The Captain Jimmy Alapag who played in his final international tournament carrying the PILIPINAS blue, white and red. Dropping three point bombs that were beyond NBA range. The steady play on running the offense and sending us home with our heads up high by nailing clutch free throws in the team's final game over Senegal.
Of course the coaching staff, led by Coach Chot Reyes together with assistant coaches Norman Black, Jong Uichico, Josh Reyes and consultant Tab Baldwin. It was with their sacrifice of calling the shots for the team that bare fruit. They went through a lot especially in a nation where both players and the coaches are under the microscope at all times.
For everyone following the PBA every conference, they set their differences aside for each other. Imagine this, Alaska fans cheering once again for LA Tenorio. San Mig Coffee fans cheering every Jeff Chan and Paul Lee three point bombs or Gabe Norwood tearing the rim down and stop. San Miguel Beer fans (just like me) cheering a Jimmy Alapag long bomb or Ranidel de Ocampo bucket. Rain or Shine fans cheering on the grit of Marc Pingris.
This team gave the world of basketball something to remember. Who would have thought that this team would compete in close games to some of the world's best countries when it comes to basketball? Prior to the tournament, people expected Gilas Pilipinas to lose by huge double digit margins. This team proved to the world otherwise.
They only lost by three points in a game that went into overtime, in the very first game of the whole tournament against 16th ranked and 2013 Eurobasket 4th placer Croatia.
They lost twelve points to 5th ranked and one of four tournament wild cards in Greece.
They only lost by four points to 3rd ranked and one-time Olympic champions Argentina.
The biggest heartbreak came when we competed well against 17th ranked and 2013 FIBA Americas runner-up Puerto Rico only to fall short by four points. Sealing our fate of not advancing into the next stage of the competition.
The final game against Senegal is when the door was finally broken as they won in overtime by two points ending their run on a positive note and to the delight of every Filipino as they win a game for the first time at the FIBA Basketball World since 1974. Imagine that, 40 years since the last time a team carrying "PILIPINAS" won on the world stage of basketball.
What also made it special is that this team gained new found respect and along the way. From international sports writers and analysts like ESPN's Mark Jones, Mike Prada of SB Nation, and NBA writer Couper Moorhead. To Sergio García-Ronrás who is in a way a Spanish equivalent of Grantland writer, Pacific Rims author and Pinoy Hoops host Rafe Bartholomew, who followed this team starting from their tune-ups in Guadalajara, Spain against teams like Angola, Egypt and the Dominican Republic and drove 600 miles to Sevilla to follow the team into every single game of this tournament.
The team also gained the respect also from opposing players and coaches, Argentine coach Julio Lamas was quoted that their game against the Philippines was "the most difficult game he coached" in his coaching career. Puerto Rican point guard J.J. Barea giving props to Gilas guard LA Tenorio. Greek coach Fotios Katsikaris acknowledging the tip he got from his Philippine-based friends about how good the team is.
Also on a personal note for me, there was also a guy who goes by the name of Jason Williams who like me is a huge Houston Rockets fan. From the first game of the team in the tournament, he fell in love with the team. He said to me after the Philippines lost to Puerto Rico that it was like seeing the Rockets misfortunes the past season all over again. But when the win over Senegal came. He gave me a nice shout-out.
Albertus Magnus Building, memories and legends were made.
Yesterday, I returned to UST once again. It's been more than a week since my last visit. But, there was a good reason to come back. It was more than just a plain visit, but it was to coach the Quiz Bee team which I was a part of the past two years and won multiple competitions along the way. It felt great to be on the other side of the fence. Of coaching and motivating the team, and not competing to put up a good fight. After spending the afternoon there, I went home tired yet thankful of the opportunity that was given to me today. Little did I know that something was brewing along my beloved college.
Today, I got the news on social media from one of my mentors, that CTHM will start holding classes on the new Buenaventura Garcia Paredes, O.P. Building (otherwise known as the Thomasian Alumni Center) on Thursday. It will be leaving the Albertus Magnus Building which has been it's home since it's inception in 2006. The new building will primarily host the Office of Alumni Relations. It will also house every college/faculty-level alumni organizations. But what will the building bring to CTHM? It will give the college new classrooms and facilities that will cater to the needs of the college and it is fully air-conditioned. One side note of the upcoming move, the CTHM offices will still remain at the Albertus Magnus Building. I haven't personally gone into the new building in my last visit. But I'm hopeful I will be able to come inside, the next time I come back.
On a personal note, there is always that sign of envy that I never got to experience having a class inside the new building as I just graduated. But it was indeed a measure of right timing. We may never experience the vibe of the new building as students. Perhaps on a jokeful thought, the move could cut-off the college from "civilization" of the UST campus. As majority of the buildings of other colleges are closely attached to one another. Despite the envy of it all, at least we were able to come out last March with flying colors and that's the most important thing of it all. At the end of the day, it's for the good of the college moving forward.
Then again, a lot of mine as well as others memories of their college life were made inside the Albertus Magnus Building. From every class to spending a moment at the cafeteria or the fenced area. From the ultra cool language lab to the consultation room and faculty room where I once trained whenever I compete. From events/exhibits done inside the building to having my OJT at the travel bureau inside the building and plenty other experiences in this building that molded me into who I am today.
The nostalgia of the Albertus Magnus will always be there for me. Whenever I or anyone else who belongs in CTHM step their foot inside the building, we will have that feeling of how it was inside it. Every success and failure that was made here. From the beginning until the end of our collegiate journeys.
It will be an exciting time for the college with the move into the spanking new building. As the current generation of students will now make their own legends and memories inside it. As an alumnus, I'm optimistic with all the changes that are coming along. I hope for the best.
Alas, I will always remember the Albertus Magnus Building as a second home for the four years of my Thomasian journey.
Godspeed, Albertus Magnus
P.S. If I get called to coach the team again, where would I go?
International basketball will never be the same.
Yesterday, basketball fans from all over the world we're watching the Blue vs White exhibition game of the United States' basketball team that will compete in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain. The game which was played at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas featured players who look to earn a slot to represent their country as the US defends it's title in August. The game had it's highlights. Derrick Rose who missed majority of the previous NBA season showing his explosiveness that basketball fans missed during his time on the shelf. Damian Lillard lobbing up a 70 foot buzzer beater. As well as many more highlights.
But, in one instant what was supposed to be a showcase turned into a nightmare. There are videos and photos of the incident scattered around the internet. However, due to the graphic nature of the injury. It will not be shown in this entry.
James Harden was running for a fast break attempt, behind him was Paul George who was looking to make the defensive play. Disaster strikes when George after he tried to block Harden's attempt landed on the hoop stanchions causing his right foot bend like a pretzel. In a similar fashion to Anderson Silva's kick during his second battle with Chris Weidman to cap off 2013 in UFC. Immediately, the Thomas & Mack Center went silent. The players, coaches and fans were in disbelief. Tears ran down among those who witnessed the terrible injury. Harden was down to his knees, Kyrie Irving was crying on his father's shoulders, Derrick Rose had thoughts on what he went through in recent years. The game was eventually called off, George was escorted to hospital on a stretcher. Both squads huddled up in arms for George.
Immediately after the injury, which caused a stream on social media as people remember similar freak injuries that have happened in recent years. From Anderson Silva to Kevin Ware's Elite Eight injury last season to Shaun Livingston's injury from years ago. Fellow NBA players, athletes, coaches, team executives and fans from all over the world sent their thoughts and prayers to George for a speedy recovery immediately after the news broke out. George underwent successful surgery but would "likely miss" the entire 2014-15 NBA season.
The injury also gave a deep hole not only to the NBA and the USA basketball program, but also to international basketball as a whole. It was 22 years ago, the USA basketball program allowed NBA players to play for their country in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics after competing with players from the collegiate level. Since the famed "Dream Team", the USA has won gold in 6 of the last 7 Summer Olympics and 2 FIBA Basketball World Cup tournaments (1994 and 2010). In turn, it allowed other countries to catch up with the sports. Notable examples were Spain, Argentina, France and Brazil who have NBA players play for their respective countries. With Argentina winning gold in the 2004 Athens Olympics, and Spain winning the 2006 FIBA World Championship and finishing silver in the last two Summer Olympics.
Only time will tell if whether or not the NBA will continue to send their players to international competition or will this be the end of an era in international basketball. But early into this story, it can be said that international basketball will never ever be the same again. We'll be on watch on what will happen next.
On a personal note, this has been sad. Especially for a guy like me who loves the sport and plays it on a casual level. Some people may call people like me who pay attention to this more than anything else happening in the world "you care less for other things". It's true there are other things worth paying attention to than this. But, this means something to me on a personal level. So if you have friends or family members who feel the same way that I do, please do bear with them. Nobody wants to see a terrible injury like this in any sport.
So for Paul George who happens to be one of my favorite NBA players not in a red and white Rockets uniform. I wish you a speedy recovery. Hope you can come back better than ever. We hope to see you again on the hard court. This ain't the end for you. It's only the beginning.
QuizUp: The app that will light up your brains.
Last month, I kept on looking for applications I can use with my phone. An application I will enjoy for the long-term. Then as I browse through the Google Play Store, I found the app that will change my life forever. I'm here to tell you more about the applications and the experiences I had playing it over the last month.
QuizUp is an app developed by Plain Vanilla Games. It was first launched last year on the App Store for iOS users. It was only last March when they released the application on the Google Play Store for Android users. QuizUp is an application to test your knowledge on a range of different topics. From topics about Geography, Sports, Nature, Science, Business, Music, TV, Arts, Games, and a range of other topics that add up as the days go by. Recently, they added a FIFA World Cup category with topics about the event and the nations participating in it.
Each game of QuizUp is composed of 7 questions worth a total of 160 points. The first six questions are worth 20 points each. While the last question has double points where a player can get a maximum of 40 points. It's also a game of speed as players are given 10 seconds to answer. A second lost would mean a point off the score (2 points on the last question). There is also a finish bonus of 40 points if you finish all 7 questions and a win bonus of 100 points in you win the match. In case of a draw, the victory bonus is halved to 50 points. Yes, draws happen and count with your records. No victory bonus is given in losses.
For a person like me who grew fond of quiz bee competitions over the past couple of years. Having been tested under time pressure a countless number of times. This app is a perfect fit for me and something I enjoy playing on a daily basis. Over the last month, I played a range of different topics. I won most of my games, but also drawn or lost a couple. It was just yesterday, when I reached a total of 1000 levels played on QuizUp. Here are some photos of my experience with the app:
After two months, this blog returns with a new name.
It has been two months since I last wrote something in this blog. When I was reeling from the heartbreak one guy from Portland, Oregon named Damian Lillard ended the playoff run of my beloved team the Houston Rockets. But yeah, I moved on from all of that. Plenty of things happened since. Now, I'm back with a new name and a new look for this blog.
Starting today, this thought ladder I built for the last two years will now be called Manila Red Nation. It's a simple name but speaks well of who I really am. A Filipino fan of the Houston Rockets. Of course, my blog will not always talk about basketball. It will always be about my thoughts on different things happening in my life and the world around us. As with this entry, it's a catch-up of what happened since I last wrote here.
As for Lillard and his Portland Trail Blazers, they met their Waterloo in a five game defeat to the eventual NBA Champions, the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs dethroned the two-time NBA champions Miami Heat, also in five games to claim their fifth NBA title in franchise history. Though my team failed to win it all this season. At least, the team I picked in the Finals won.
Then the 2014 NBA Draft happened. The Cleveland Cavaliers would pick Kansas forward Andrew Wiggins #1 overall in the third time they picked #1 in the last four years. Then LeBron James decided to come home and once again play for his beloved Northeast Ohio when he made his decision to return to the Cavaliers after four years in South Beach where he led them to two NBA titles. That move set off a domino effect on the other free agents across the league. Players moved teams, while some stayed. Notable moves so far were Pau Gasol to the Bulls, Paul Pierce to the Wizards, Jason Kidd to coach the Bucks, Lionel Hollins to coach the Nets. While notable hold-overs were Miami's Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh and New York's Carmelo Anthony.
As for the Rockets so far, Chandler Parsons left for the Mavericks, Jeremy Lin was traded to the Lakers, Omer Asik was traded to the Pelicans. While some former Rockets returned to the fold with Trevor Ariza (from the Wizards) and Joey Dorsey (last played for FC Barcelona in Spain) returning to the fold. They will also bring Dorsey's FC Barcelona teammate in Greek player Kostas Papanikolau which the Rockets also hold the rights for. Still, it was painful when Chris Bosh who was deemed to join the Rockets after LeBron's move decided to stay with the Heat. So far, it's a strikeout, the team has yet to get a possible third piece to truly contend for the title. But the off-season is far from over. Who knows what may happen.
With LeBron James coming home, it's an opportunity for me to rekindle the time I supported "The King" during his first stint with the Cavaliers. I admit I was one of those guys who did not like see him leave Cleveland for Miami. For four years, I rooted against him and the Heat. But now that he's back, apart from the fact that the Rockets will always be my #1 team to root for. I would love for him to lead Cleveland to an NBA championship that has been long overdue.
With NBA off-season in full swing. We also witnessed the first PBA Grand Slam in 16 years with the San Mig Super Coffee Mixers win all three conferences this season. UAAP basketball is back, in my first year to root for the UST Growling Tigers as an alumnus. I do hope the long overdue UAAP basketball title will come to España this year. And our national team Gilas Pilipinas are making their preparations for the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain and the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea. A must-watch will be "The Last Homestand" as Gilas Pilipinas will battle the Fibr All-Stars composed of NBA stars like Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard, Blake Griffin, James Harden, Paul George, Damian Lillard, Kyle Lowry, and many more and will be spearheaded by former NBA coach John Lucas coming up tomorrow at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Well, that's enough of the basketball talk, over the last month, I watched the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil to get a taste of what the world's #1 sport is really like. We've seen it all. The defending champions Spain getting knocked out early, Countries from the Americas having a field day in the group stage. The US team winning American hearts. Luis Suarez's bite costing Uruguay. Colombia's new ace in James (pronounced Ha-mes) Rodriguez. Brazilian star Neymar getting hurt. The host nation giving up 10 goals in their last two games to settle a disappointing 4th place behind the Netherlands. Argentina's Lionel Messi winning the Golden Boot. But the tournament belonged to Die Mannschaft as Germany knocked off Argentina for their fourth World Cup title at the world famous Maracaña Stadium in Rio de Janeiro as Mario Götze becomes the 2014 version of Andres Iniesta with an extra time goal that propelled the Germans to the title and denying Argentina the pleasure of winning a World Cup on the soil of their eternal rivals in Brazil.
As for my personal life. Well, I'll be looking for a job very soon. I just need some inspiration on what I will do in my life in the future. I need a few more stops to get a feel for what I need to do in life. I'd be looking forward to register for the 2016 national elections after failing 2 years ago since I made my move very late. To cap everything off, I'm looking forward to actively blog here once again especially with the new look and new inspiration I'm getting with the name change.
So with all that I have written today. I welcome you to the new face of my thought ladder that is Manila Red Nation.
This blog entry is dedicated to my late grandmother Juliana "Inay Laki" Deriquito-Reyes who passed away last June 13 at the age of 89.
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John Lasseter will co-direct Cars 2 with Brad Lewis, reports Jim Hill Media.
Lasseter, the chief creative officer at Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios, helmed the first Cars movie and was expected to hand over the reins to Lewis for the follow-up to 2006's box office hit.
Pixar's first feature-length movie Toy Story was helmed by Lasseter. He also co-directed A Bug's Life and Toy Story 2. The filmmaker has been credited in some capacity on each of Pixar's 11 movies.
Cars 2 is slated for release on July 22, 2011.


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Happy Wednesday! This gloomy weather in Charlotte has me reminiscing back to this spring session! The Sweet Jordan family was so much fun to work with. Enjoy!
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text: The education at the American School of Nedicine emphasizes development of the scientific understanding of the structure and function of the matrix of the human body and the disease process balanced with a profound appreciation for, and ability to activate, the informational capability inherent in every human being. Students have the option to choose from seven courses that focus on two separate body systems. The first six weeks focus on one body system and how disease affects that system and the second six weeks focus on another body system and how disease affects that body system.


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BahamaIn 2018 Detroit Sounds took us on a cross-country text interview with The Go Round's Graham A Parsons and behind the scenes with two of this city's biggest music influencers, Ann Delisi and Chris Koltay. Along the way we got better at asking questions and learned a lot about sun signs. For those who don't know astrology, that's the sign the sun was in during the time of your birth AKA your "sign."
Most of all, we got turned on to a lot of new music. And a lot of new old music.
It was a wild ride.
Our NYE plans? Lounging on our couch with a bottle of bubbly and 10-12 hours devoted to nothing but Spotify listening. Or another road trip.
Thanks for the soundtrack, Detroit.
Peter Shin
CV Henriette: You're a music and arts consultant. How'd that happen?
Peter Shin: After six years at Shinola I wanted to focus on my true passions: food, music and arts. Roe Peterhans was kind enough to introduce me to Bob Lambert at the Foundation—and what perfect timing! They were looking for someone to implement some specific programing that would add Detroit culture into the mix.
Jason Yates
CVh: Starting from the very beginning. When did you know you were an artist or wanted to be an artist?
JY: Probably during puberty. My Mom found No Doz and cigarettes in my room in 8th grade and freaked out. It was 1985 and Just Say No was peaking. She wanted the names of the other kids I was using with and when I wouldn't give them up, she called the parents of ALL my friends. Ironically, the next day at school I was labeled a narc. Suddenly I had no friends and sat at a table in the lunch room alone. No one would sit with me. After lunch I went in the gym to shoot baskets by myself and the entire 8th grade came in, sat on the bleachers, and heckled me. I eventually ran out of the gym crying and about 20 of them chased me all the way to the office. Fucking cannibals! I was now an outcast and I had a lot of time to myself. So, I sat around drawing vampires, reading comic books, and listening to The Butthole Surfers. In retrospect, the rejection by my peers was crucial.
Graham Parsons
CV Henriette: Hello, Graham A Parsons? Who are you? Thoughts on other Gram Parsons?
Graham A Parsons: Hello CV Henriette. I'm the son of a full-blooded Polish woman from Detroit and a blue collar farm boy from Toledo. I'm many things but currently I'm wearing the hat of musician and producer, working in Corktown on the final details of the next full length Go Rounds album.
There is indeed another GP. He was the son of a Florida citrus magnate who became one of country music's most influential and tragic songwriters. Heroin. Even The Rolling Stones had to kick him out of the Exile on Main Street sessions for being too fucked up. Many believe he was the main composer of 'Wild Horses.'
My mother tells me I was supposed to be a girl, that the pregnancy was nothing like her other two boys. My name was going to be Lillian.
From Chit Chat: Graham A. Parsons
Sean Patrick
"Sean Patrick will make you believe in magic. The quiet, mundane variety one encounters with animals and people who meditate often. He's one of those who move through life with ease and grace and somehow excel at everything and you can't get jealous because jealousy is a useless emotion. To be in the presence of these people is to sit by the bank of a calm river and somehow be connected to the source of the river. Manifestation. Synchronicity. Things happen—patterns emerge, introductions are made."
Ann Delisi
DII: The last album you listened to in its entirety?
AD: The War & Treaty's upcoming August release titled "Healing Tide" and My Brightest Diamond "A Million and One"
Since a lot of my listening is for work, I listen on my computer, but when I have a chance to listen for enjoyment, I like to use my turntable.
DII: One song that's changed you?
AD: Jeff Buckley "Lover You Should Have Come Over"
Nolan Simon
CVh: Pretend we never met. Tell me about your work.
NS: I make paintings. Most of my works are based on images I find, either on the internet or I happened across them in some other way.
CVh: At the height of an ambitious career, you moved from NYC to Detroit—with continued success. Tell us about that.
NS: I moved back to Detroit in 2014 a few months out from a show with 47 Canal. The idea was to isolate, get away from the distractions of Brooklyn. Detroit has always been a better place to hunker down and work. I've been very lucky being able to show and sell my work. Being in Detroit has made it possible for me to paint and teach one class a semester without feeling too financially precarious.
Kevin Reynolds
CVh: Sun sign?
KR: Aires, I hear it's the best one.
CVh: Inner avatar?
KR: Something that portrays incredible peace and thunderous laughter. But cool like with sunglasses or something sci-fi .
Patrick Hill
"'Patrick Hill is an artist who,' in the words of Bahamas Biennale's Sean Thomas Blott, 'works with a beautiful understanding of minimalist form, balance and restraint to create his sculptures. His work carries an ornate history within his material choices and the interactions dance between rigidity and fragility in a way that rewards the viewer and leaves one pondering.'"
Sarah Welch
"As far as we're concerned Chef Sarah Welch may be the most badass and underrated chef in Detroit. After appeasing her parents with a business school degree, she studied at the French Culinary Institute in NYC and hasn't stopped since. Scratch that. She's been going since age six since when she fell in love with cooking Jamaican food. With the neighborhood kids on her parent's resort. Which may be where she caught the travel bug. Example: that time she spent 4 months eating her way across America with her dog, Quincy. Total badass. "


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ohh how deep the rivers run
past my calf, how far the deep has come
treading the air around a funeral dressed up as a wedding
the celebrations are fanatic, supposed to be fantastic
in a fury, erratic. speech is slurred. actions spastic.
im just trying to hold on to the past tense.
you know when we first met and it was dynamic?
that first high i felt everlasting is now passing.
the goo has turned to glue and youve got me attached to you
falling closer on you as held me down
now both of us are drowning.
oct 27 16
ohh how deep the rivers run


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Hey! It's my first week with the Fuji X100T and X-T1! Happy dance! Maybe not! What are my first impressions? Well, I'm having a love/hate relationship so far but I will keep you waiting a bit. It is too soon to give an honest opinion. All I can say is I did not fall in love with wither Fuji the same way I fell for the LX100. I can also say I love the results i get from both cameras. Let's recap the week.
What can I say... we like to eat. We also like to cook. That means you will see us cooking and eating or you will see food photography throughout the year. I spent part of the day working on my Classic Chrome color profile for the LX100. It's looking good. I think I finally have my final version after over 30 iterations. It is not 100% perfect but I don't think I can make it better than that. Here are some examples of where I am so far. On the left is the Fuji Classic Chrome, on the right is the one I developed for the LX100.
With all the rain they were forecasting for Christmas, we went to play in the snow while we still had some on the ground. Better late than never, we made our Christmas tree in the evening. I don't know for you, but December just flew by this year.
Long day at work. People want to feel better before Christmas. Next Tuesday, I will see people who hurt themselves dancing on the tables on Christmas' Eve. It's always the same thing and it makes some good stories to tell. :)
Christmas' Eve!!! The kids are so excited. It brings up fond memories from the past. Santa stopped by overnight, so we open some gifts in the morning. In the afternoon, we went to my in-laws and open some more gifts, ate too much, drink a little. Thanks to my wife to help me test the Fuji. She used the X100T all day.
Merry Christmas! We had a two and a half hour drive to go to my brother's. It's always like this at Christmas. I remember when it was worse though. We were celebrating Christmas' Eve with my in-laws in Sherbrooke or Montreal and on Christmas day, we had a 10-12 hours drive to celebrate with my parents. Now, we do this in Quebec City since my three brothers live there. It is less stressful and more enjoyable. That's what I like best about Christmas. Not the road! Nooooooooooope! But being with people you don't see often enough, chatting and laughing.
After a couple of days like that, everyone gets tired as you can see in the pictures below. We had to drive back home, but there was time for some cuddling before leaving.
Are you serious? You can't expect me to take photos everyday! I'm not sure what I did on Saturday. My guess would be: Surviving.
Have a nice week and an happy New Year. I wish you plenty of interesting photo projects, some new gear (that's always fun) and a LOT of fun using your camera.
Did you have a nice Christmas? Did you get some Photography related gifts?


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This video was broadcast on 4th August 2015
All the latest tips and tricks from producing photos to print and frame to photos you want to share on social media.
We are joined by two separate groups of photographers; those of a more traditional outlook on beekeeping photography and those who are the superstars of Instagram – the online photo sharing social media site. Join us for all the tips and tricks you would want to know.
Sign up for our timely reminders newsletter to get a notification before the next BeeCraft Live.
Bee Craft holds monthly informal webinars. Each month we host a Bee Craft Live Event at 8.00pm UK time to discuss a different aspect of beekeeping – hopefully relevant to the time of year – to which you can submit your questions (see box above) and we will be able to answer them live on air.
We mentioned the word "live" just then because that's exactly the point, they will be streamed live so you can watch them there and then or we will also record them for you to watch at a later date.
Any comments during the live event do either submit a question above or Tweet us using #BeecraftLive and we will try to bring your comments into the Bee Craft Live Event.


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Rescued stallion Clever Allemont euthanized
Former racehorse Clever Allemont, the 1985 Rebel Stakes winner, was euthanized Monday at Old Friends, the Thoroughbred retirement farm in Georgetown.
He was 32 and had been suffering from colic, the farm said.
Clever Allemont was rescued from a slaughter auction in Kansas in 2008 by fans of the late Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro. The next year, he was brought to Old Friends, where he became one of the most popular retirees there. He was deaf from old age and had lost an eye.
Clever Allemont got birthday cards from all over the world, and his gentle sociability despite his past hardships and present challenges inspired many, Old Friends' president Michael Blowen said in a news release.
"Clever Allemont was such a great asset to Old Friends," Blowen said. "He was the kindest, friendliest stallion on the farm. He inspired deaf people because he was deaf, visually impaired people because he enjoyed life though he'd lost an eye, anybody who knew what it's like to overcome hardship."
The son of Clever Trick won $316,329 in 47 starts with eight first-place finishes, seven seconds and seven thirds before entering stud in 1988. He sired 167 foals, 125 starters and 72 winners for progeny earnings of $1,038,007 on the track. He also sired American Quarter Horse Association, show jumper and dressage progeny.


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Subject : One point Lesson– "OLED TV Module Stain Judgment Guide"
■ How to judge of stain mark on OLED TV screen is normal or abnormal .
■ This stain is some times due to packing issue & some times by mishandling of the product . First try to erase with soft cloth if not visible than ok. Other wise follow the complete process of Stain judgment.
How to fix
■ Surround condition is less than 2000 Lux it is checked by Luxmeter download from play store, Distance : 1 meter, TV power : Off condition. From front: Stain visible or not
Check also from Right/Left angle(89˚).


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I hate to admit it, but sometimes, I'm a big blogger style stalker. I jump back and forth between fashion blogs because 90% of them annoy me, but I got sucked into the Cambridge Satchel hype when I saw the kelly green one featured on Where Did U Get That. So I ordered it that same day in yellow. Since they're handmade to order bags, it took forever. Well, forever compared to the instant shipping most online retailers have these days. When I do a lot of online shopping, I sometimes fall behind in keeping track of packages, so it took me a month after ordering before I realized I still hadn't received a "your order has shipped" email. So I emailed them and they responded a week later with some annoying PR about how they've been featured in magazines lately and are having trouble keeping up with their orders, etc. etc. etc. Anywho, my bag arrived today (in this oh so cute tissue with the little thank you tag). I love everything personal and handwritten so all is forgotten and the bag was every bit worth the wait!
The second package was silver shade Polaroid film (for an extra vintage feel) that I ordered via the Impossible Project two days ago. Here are some pictures of my new toys since my lazy butt never photographs anything interesting these days:


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Cali Style Meets Italian Streetwear: P448 on SneakerGPS.com | Ad
Eclectic designers Andrea Curti and Marco Samorè have done it again with the limited edition summer collection of P448 sneakers available now on SneakerGPS.com.
The collection features their usual blend of Italian streetwear sensibilities and timeless, classic styling. My favorite pair from the collection is the JohnF S&P Canvas low-top sneakers in a neutral canvas with eye-catching pops of bright red and stark white adding some unexpected flair. The beachy California vibes are perfect for a light, summer look while the comforts of the rubber sole and extra-thick memory foam insole make the shoe a versatile and essential addition to any summer vacation wardrobe.
The genuine leather and Italian design give this sneaker a touch of class and luxury that elevate this shoe beyond an ordinary sneaker. Consider pairing these sneakers with denim and a breathable cotton or linen shirt for a look that's both polished and casual. Add a summer-weight blazer and take the look to the office.
These limited production low-tops are a definite summer must-have for any fashion-conscious modern man looking to stay on-trend while looking effortless.
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Infinity Hall Live with Melissa Etheridge
The Infnity Hall Live episode featuring Melissa Etheridge premieres on Public Television, and the Infinity Hall Live website, this Friday, August 26th! Check out the show promo for a little episode teaser!
Check your local public television stations for specific air dates and times or STREAM THE FULL EPISODE any time (starting 8/26) on their website - www.ihlive.org


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We've been lucky enough to work on women's plus size brand Pink Clove from the very beginning. The anticipation of spring brought with it the need for fresh shoots so we nailed no less than two concepts in one day - content, content content!
Located at Five Four Studios in Manchester, the overall feel was confident, empowering and fun for a fresh take on the post January slug that we can all relate to! With new season product at the focus, the concepts reflected the different aspects of the trans-seasonal collection; casual and occasion wear.
The first half of the day was all about confidence, body positive messaging and sisterhood (something we're pretty passionate about at Crème!). Opting for a pink colourama, post-production graphics and ironic props, our babin' model Natalie nailed it. The second concept was a development of self-love - with a side of sass. Red being the main focus colour, with use of roses, luxe velvet chairs, polaroids and plenty of attitude, just in time for V-Day.
Client: PinkClove.com
Photography: Katie Nattrass-Daniels
Concept, art direction and retouching: Crème Creative
Hair & Makeup: Meg Lindow
Stylist: Kayleigh Manock


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Congratulations to Bob Kavanagh (B.V), Hacketstown, who participated last year in the Pope John Paul II Award programme in the Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin. He was recently presented with a Gold Medal for his work with the programme, which included acting as Eucharistic Minister in hisRead more →
On Tuesday, the 4th of February, the 4th Years and 5th Year History students had the privilege of meeting Holocaust Survivor, Mr. Tomi Reichental. He spoke to them of his time in the Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp where 35 members of his family perished. Mr. Reichental was born in SlovakiaRead more →
The school's Meitheal Leaders recently attended a ceremony in Coláiste Bríd, Enniscorthy, for the presentation of Certificates marking their successful participation in the 2013/2014 Meitheal Programme. They were accompanied by their mentor, Mr. Tom Quilter, and two 1st Years, Bradley Fitzgerald (B.I), Bunclody, & Tony Murphy-Lawrence (V.I),Read more →
The F.C.J. Bunclody Swim team had a very successful day at the Leinster Schools Swimming Senior Championships in Donaghmeade on January 21st. The girls relay team, Kate Markey (Myshall), Aoife Milne (Ferns), Shauna Ryan (Clonegal) and Matilda Dunne-Cronin (Ferns) won Silver Medals in the 200 metreRead more →


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- total width 4-Feet 1-inch
Product Overview:
ProMow's Pro Series finish cut mower is ideal for the homeowner or light duty commercial applications. Recommended for the average lawn. The 18-inch reels provide a scissors cut, greatly reducing moisture loss, promoting a rich, green, healthy turf. Each reel will follow the contour of the turf, eliminating scalping or uneven cuts. The frame is 1 -1/2-inch tubular steel with powder coat finish and folds for easy storage. Sharpen the reels yourself with Promow's sharpening kit sold separately. Do you have a pond or ditch. Reels will flex down or up allowing you to cut to the waters edge! Cutting height ranges from 1.5-inch to 2.5-inch, unit has zero turn, and reverse capability. Requires 7 HP or more to pull. Many use their riding lawn mower or ATV to pull the ProMow unit.
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Chart Recorders
Crown Oilfield Instrumentation's 12" circular chart recorders are built to last. Our mud pressure recorders are durable in all conditions and with high degree of accuracy. Available in truck mount or portable, our dependable chart recorders are available with 1 or 2 pens to record two pressure inputs at the same time.