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My Osteopath is back! I am a happy happy girl. First thing after catching up, was treatment to help my body integrate the immune-boosting-bug-killing pills I'm taking.
I am glad to report that I am no longer feeling ill effects from the Transfer Factor, and that one pill every three days seems to be working very nicely for me. Apparently, not having immediate ill effects, however, does not mean my body is actually responding as well as it could... thus the jagged ups and downs, and the extreme reaction to air pressure drops, and other such variable reactions to various stimuli. I can honestly say that I am feeling remarkably better this weekend.
What I am now processing is the idea that I would be very well served, especially in my healing, by not attaching myself - boxing myself in, if you will - by creating and re-creating identities and identifiers for myself.
Before I went into a state of extreme healing, I could define myself thus: Single Mom, Hispanic-Canadian, Heterosexual, Montessori Teacher, Outspoken Advocate on Behalf of Children, Jewish by Ethnicity, Spiritually Undefined, Fully Employed, Home-Owner, Mortgage-Payer, Volunteer, Driver, Camping Enthusiast, Scholar, Roller-Blader-in-Training, etc. etc. etc. What I'm trying to get at is there were so many things by which I could identify and define myself. Then, suddenly, I am home. Most of that goes out the window, and the rest... I have to change how I do and how I relate to that definition.
Let's take Single Mom as an example. Before all of this, I was active with my son. I was able to take care of all our basic needs all the time. Yes, I had support from family and whatnot, but it was mostly me. I did the shopping, the cleaning, the driving, the carpooling, the laundry, the dishes, and everything else a Mom does. And being a good little Montessori mom, I made him help me. Then we had fun together - we read, played, played some more, went to the park, went rollerblading, went swimming, ran races, kicked balls around, and then some more playing and talking. We had no need to stay over at my parents' place. We did sometimes, just for fun, but that was all. I did not need help the way I do now, so technically, I can still call myself Single Mom, but it means something very different. Now it means my son and I live in our home by ourselves, and that's about it.
In breaking down these definitions of self, I have found, as you know, if you read most of what I write, that I am so much more than any of those things, and even than all of those things put together. Those of us who have to leave the workplace often struggle with this idea of becoming a human being rather than a human doing. It can lead to great anxiety, depression, and all sort of lovely stuff. In my case, though, I feel like I have been given a gift. The gift is this time during which I can see beyond these quotidian definitions, during which I can explore different ways of being, of relating, of acting, of thinking. This has been so crazy liberating. It frees me. The essence of me. Most people don't get this opportunity, because they rarely get to step outside of their lives.
I've stepped outside my life, and I quite like it.
I had been thinking about it in terms of breaking out of the box. Until I got so caught up in the metaphor, that I put myself right back into a box, all about boxes. So thanks to an e-mail from a friend, I am revising this whole stance. In order to truly live outside the box, one must let go of the idea of the box. I think I'm getting there.
The trick now, is going to be how to maintain this openness. I know the answer is awareness. There is a part of me that still wants to be defined - yes, my ego, for all you spiritually inclined types out there - and I am inclined to let it. I mean, now I'm a Blogger, and a Facebooker, and a Knitter, right? Well, yeah, and I'm also not quite so attached to these terms. If I were a true Blogger, I'd be writing more consistently, I'm sure of it, because I've felt that pull - that desire to write now, so something gets published, and someone reads it, just because it's Tuesday. The thing is, that then it feels like work, like something I have to do, and I think that's where the difference comes in. I think of it like this: I'm a blogger, not a Blogger. I write when I feel compelled to write. I do not write so I can gain followers and influence; I write because it's the best way I've found to process these types of ideas and propel my own development. I actually left no comments, shared nothing and liked nothing on Facebook all weekend (and holy cow, the sky did not fall). I didn't feel like it. I caught up today. I felt like it. And my knitting comes and goes, as does my jewellery, and everything else I do. I'm living more and more in the flow, and less and less by convention, compulsion and habit (personally imposed or otherwise).
I know for me, personally (probably not for everyone with any situation like mine) this is a crucial aspect to my healing. This is a Big Thing I am learning. And I feel it is challenged, this learning, this way of being, every time I make my little forays into the social world. This creates a cognitive and spiritual dissonance, and if I tune into it, I can bring myself back to it. And if I don't tune in, it interferes with the healing processes. So I wonder if more hermitting is needed, or if perhaps the dissonance is a good cue that it is indeed ok for me to be stepping out in small, manageable ways.
Either way, I feel I'm on a good path.
I always thought of blogs as being narcissistic, business related, or as my sister's, a way of keeping in touch or memorializing.
But, by necessity, I am learning a lot about myself. I find I need to get my thoughts out, and it helps me to know that someone else will read them. So I have created this little space for myself, to express the things I have trouble saying (be it emotional or physical trouble), to share what I'm going through, and what I'm learning through it.
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But, by necessity, I am learning a lot about myself. I find I need to get my thoughts out, and it helps me to know that someone else will read them. So I have created this little space for myself, to express the things I have trouble saying (be it emotional or physical trouble), to share what I'm going through, and what I'm learning through it.
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Tuesday, 11 September 2012
Identity Breaking
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Let me tell you a little story about my fine friend Carlos…
If you met him on tinder, you'd swipe right for sure!
He is…
Honest – way too honest
My right hand man… my rock, my knight in silver shining armour.
He is man enough to ask for help when he needs it,
which is how we met Mark from the Genius Bar last year.
He hardly ever cracks it with me… well there was this one time…
He is flexible, adaptable, prepared to work in precarious locations.
Under bridges...
in the sky...
On the beach...
and even the dodgiest of chickie road trips....
under duress.... ( he makes friends where ever he goes...)
Carlos has dodged many a road trip ham and cheese toastie crumb in his time, as well as a Krispy Crème or 2… just holding them for a friend… (that original glaze icing is bloody sticky though isn't it!)
He puts up with my remedial technological skills.
Has pulled off many a miraculous deadline race.
He helps me write all of my chickie blogs.
He loves us just the way we are.
He's kind of like your dream friend really…
A rock
Sounding board
Voice of reason
Good for a laugh and a shoulder to cry on
He's unconditionally got our backs
Carlos is pretty bloody special.
If you're going to hang around these Smile Chickie parts, he's a non-negotiable part of the deal.
A quiet achiever, he shuns the spotlight, preferring to hang out in the background.
You will notice him most on my chickie newsletters.
And if you are one of our devoted readers, even though he's a man of few words, he wanted me to thank you from the bottom of his silver apple-ey heart for joining us over there most Monday mornings (except for the Mondays we sleep in and forget… because who TF is perfect!)
You know, I really should tell him how much I appreciate him more often… because I would be truly lost without him.
What about you lovely reader…
Who are the Carlos-es in your life?
Is there someone who is popping into your head right now, who is all of these things to you?
When was the last time that you told them how much you cared… how much they mean to you?
Carlos said to tell you that life is short, don't leave it too late.
There is no better time than right now.
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My wonderfully talented friend and photographer, Crissie Traugott of Crissie Traugott Photography, asked me to assist her with an upcoming twin newborn session. I was of course more than happy oblige since I NEVER pass up a chance to snuggle babies (or to hang with a good friend). The babies and their parents were so calm and content, it was an absolute pleasure to be around. I had the opportunity to take a few images while I was there . . . and have a few images of me taken with the babies (pay no attention to the frazzled hair). I love behind-the-scene shots so I thought I would share.
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Real Estate Marketing Tips - Below are some favorite marketing strategies used by agents in their communities. Have one that you'd like to share? Please do by clicking here, or entering it into the box below. It's a great way to help and be helped.
Real Estate Marketing Tip #1 Automate Emailing Chores - Discover how Best Practice Real Estate Agents make effective use of Sequential Auto-responders.
Real Estate Marketing Tip #2 Building a Mailing List - This strategy is mostly ignored and overlooked, but it is the foundation for sustaining your income.
Real Estate Marketing Tip #3 Use Car Signage Do you have magnetic real estate signs on your car yet? How about on top where every passerby can see it?
Real Estate Marketing Tip #5 Start a Newsletter - Via email, paper, rss,blog - it's all good. Repeat contacts with your prospects is what will convert them to paying customers.
Real Estate Marketing Tip #6 Market Expired Listings - They're easy to find and are already realtor friendly.
Real Estate Marketing Tip #7 Give Away Business Cards - Give away as many as you can and as fast as you can. 100 a week x 52 weeks equals 5200 contacts. Can you handle that?
Real Estate Marketing Tip #8 Farm Buyers Without Having Any Listings - Write an ad, make and distribute some flyers and you're in business.
Real Estate Marketing Tip #9 Don't Have any Listings? Borrow one! - You are part of a Multiple Listing System, aren't you? Market any listing as if it's yours.
Real Estate Marketing Tip #10 Farm FSBOs - Don't cold call. Mail letters, postcards and flyers instead.
Real Estate Marketing Tip #11 Many Happy Returns - After you sell a buyer a home, offer to do a house-warming. New buyers will be happy to show their new home.
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- A thing worst than being a rookie agent is being a broke one with
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Borrow A Listing - Market any and everything in your Multiple Listing System. That's the whole point of being an MLS member.
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Villa Milena
Villa with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and private pool in Auribeau-sur-Siagne, the South of France
From £1,841 per week
Villa to rent in Auribeau-sur-Siagne, the South of France
Villa with private pool in enclosed garden & lovely views in a picturesque perched village, 25 mins from the coast.
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Villa overview - owner's description
Villa Milena is situated in Auribeau sur Siagne, at the entrance to the Siagne gorge, between Cannes and Grasse with sandy beaches just a 20 minute drive away.
The property boasts a private pool, air conditioning throughout and an enclosed garden.
The perched village of Auribeau sur Siagne is very picturesque, with lovely little streets, an 18th Century church right at the top, from which point, you can admire the superb views of the surrounding country. From the village you can walk down to the river but bear in mind it is pretty steep walking back up!
The beauty of this location is that it is off the beaten tourist track and is cool and peaceful in the summer, yet it is only 9km from the glitzy town of Cannes and 20min from the sandy beaches.
Living room with TV, DVD player, large corner sofa, two rattan armchairs and fireplace. Dining area/breakfast bar off the kitchen. Sliding doors leading to a furnished terrace with pool view. Second terrace on the other side of the villa.
Fully fitted kitchen opening onto the living room. Dishwasher, washing machine, American fridge-freezer, oven, microwave, ceramic hob, kettle, coffee machine and toaster.
Three double bedrooms, one with en suite shower room. Please note; all beds can be made into twins on request. One fan per bedroom available. Bathroom with bath and wc.
Large enclosed garden. Well maintained, flat garden with Mediterranean vegetation such as palm trees, olive trees, etc which offers privacy. South-facing terrace partly covered by awning. Great views over the rolling countryside. Outdoor furniture. Second small terrace with table and two chairs on opposite side of villa. Sun loungers. Built-in barbecue. Car port for two cars plus ample other parking.
Shapely salt water pool with steps (11m x 5m. Depth: 1.2–1.95m). Alarm security system. Outside solar shower. (A salt water pool has much lower salinity than sea water and because it has lower chlorine levels it is much gentler on the eyes and skin).
Included in the rental:
Bed linen and house towels (not pool towels). For two week stays or more a change of bed linen and towels is provided.
Water and electricity
Cot and highchair available. Please ask at the time of booking.
Payable on arrival:
Compulsory cleaning charge of 140€ payable in cash on arrival.
A 400€ security deposit is payable on arrival and refunded on departure once an inventory has been made. Additional cleaning and babysitting available on request and at a supplement.
Check-in on Saturday between 5-8pm. Late arrivals can be arranged but must be requested at least a month in advance. Checkout before 10am.
3 other reviews
We had the best week at Villa Milena! The villa was spotlessly clean, gardens were beautiful, pool was perfect, and the surroundings were stunning. Great location – lots to do locally, but equally we loved relaxing by the pool and soaking up the gorgeous Côte d'Azur sunshine! Select Villas were brilliant throughout the whole process from finding us our perfect place to stay, extremely helpful with all our questions prior and during the holiday, and great aftercare too! I would highly recommend both Select Villas and Villa Milena! We're booking again for next year!
We had a lovely stay at Villa Milena. The owner was exceptionally great at allowing us to arrive at 10.15 in the evening which meant we didn't have to have a stopover somewhere else. She also had all the pool lights on which made the whole presentation very inviting. The property was very clean. Overall we had a lovely stay and we would definitely consider returning in the future. Very positive. Thanks for everything.
"Our stay at Villa Milena was everything we hoped for and met all our expectations. Milena herself was a perfect host and nothing was too much trouble for her…a charming and friendly host. As for constructive criticism, I can't in all honesty find fault…All in all a lovely villa to come home to, or spend time at."
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Outside this villa in Auribeau-sur-Siagne, the South of FranceThis villa is in the countryside and in a quiet area. It has a pool, a balcony, a barbecue and a garden. Car hire is necessary as the renter will need a car to get about for shopping, eating out and the beach; however parking is available if required.
Prices and availability
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Changeover days and minimum stays
- 18 September - 27 September 2019: changeover day is Saturday, bookings must be for whole weeks only and the minimum stay is 7 nights.
Long stay discounts
- Arrive between 29 June - 28 September and receive 10% off if the booking is for 14 days or more.
If more than one discount matches your arrival date, please be aware that only one discount of the highest amount will be applied to your booking.
cleaning fee
£123.93 per booking, paid locally
Refundable breakage deposit of 400€
£265.56 per booking, paid locally
Average allowance of electricity. If over usage this will be payable locally.
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3 bedrooms, Sleeps 6:
- 1 double bed and en suite
- 2 single beds
- 2 single beds
2 bathrooms including 1 en suite, 1 Separate WC
Swimming pool
Private pool, Size 11m x 5m, Depth 1.2m to 2m
DVD/Blu-ray player, Internet / WiFi, TV
Living area seats 6, Dining area seats 6, Air conditioning throughout property, Iron / board, Towels / linen, Washing machine, Car hire essential
Cooker, Crockery, Cutlery, Dishwasher, Fridge, Freezer, Glassware, Kettle, Microwave, Oven, Pots / pans, Toaster
Balcony or terrace, Barbecue, Parking, Private garden
Suitable for
Children, Infants
Agency From Kendal, United Kingdom Member since Sep 2015
I was born and brought up in Nice and spent my holiday youth in Provence but I have lived in the UK for the last twenty years with my wife who is British. I have a great deal of experience of holiday property letting across France having worked for nearly twenty years with French Life Holidays, Rent Villas France and for the last five years at Select Villas.
I know all the villas in our range for having visited them myself and I know the owners very well so feel free to email me to enquire or book your next villa holiday in France!
Past bookings: 7 bookings
Response rate: 100%
Response time: within 13 hours
Last seen: 2 days ago
Number of properties: 16
I was born and brought up in Nice and spent my holiday youth in Provence but I have lived in the UK for the last twenty years with my wife who is British. I have a great deal of experience of holiday property letting across France having worked for nearly twenty years with French Life Holidays, Rent Villas France and for the last five years at Select Villas.
I know all the villas in our range for having visited them myself and I know the owners very well so feel free to email me to enquire or book your next villa holiday in France!


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We all know that bananas and walnuts are two quite different ingredients that work together beautifully. Now, imagine adding the magic of olive oil to them! It is when great food becomes divine. A super easy recipe to a super yummy cake. Enjoy!
the ultimate Christmas truffle cookies
It is December already and I imagine you must be all quite busy wrapping some Christmast presents or attending the endless dinners and parties taking place this beautiful month, but I think you would want to save some time to try this recipe out. Trust me on that!
What can I say, chocolate & sweet spices! Any recipe that brings these beautiful ingredients together will always be on top of the list of my favourite foods. And if you happen to be a fan of chocolat fonadant or truffles, then you will most probably fall head over heels for this one. And not only are thesetruffle cookies straightforward and quite easy to prepare, they also are impressive and elegant, and make for a perfect Christmas treat.


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Bin has an extraordinary eye for detail plus the valuable ability to recognise essential story arcs. He will carefully mine all available footage to enhance the story and he selects scenes with a refined sense of visual beauty. On top of this, he was punctual, committed and fun to work with.
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Read this before your next cycle.
My motto when shopping for home goods is, "If it doesn't go in the dishwasher (or washing machine), it doesn't go in my house!" Washing dishes is one of my least favorite chores, so I do my absolute best to keep hand wash-only items out of my cabinets.
But despite my efforts, there are still a number of kitchen essentials I end up hand-washing, typically because I didn't read the fine print when I bought them. (Seriously, who knew box graters shouldn't go in the dishwasher?)
If you're guilty of skipping the fine print, too, you might not realize a few core kitchen items are supposed to be hand-washed. To keep your tableware, cookware, and other kitchen accessories in top shape, make sure to keep these 15 things out of the dishwasher:
Hopefully this doesn't come as a shock, but your cast iron pans should never go in the dishwasher. In fact, you shouldn't even use soap on them when you can help it. Soaps and abrasive sponges can damage the finish and seasoning of your precious pan, so stick to using coarse salt to scrub it down.
If you do accidentally wash your cast iron pan with soap (my roommates have done this to me before), don't stress. It's easy enough to reseason cast iron—you just need to oil it up, and bake it in the oven.
The reason it's said you should never use metal utensils on nonstick pans is that they can damage the finish, ruining the effectiveness of the nonstick surface. The same thing can happen if your pots and pans get banged around in the dishwasher—the surface can get scratched, shortening its lifespan.
Crystal glasses are delicate, and the high heat and/or water jets in your dishwasher can cause chips or cracks. Even if they do make it through the cycle, your glasses may develop a cloudy residue over time—so stick to hand-washing crystal and fine wine glasses.
Wood and dishwashers just don't mix. The heat of the dishwasher can cause wood to warp, and the drying cycle can make it crack. So please, keep your wooden cutting boards and utensils out of the dishwasher.
Most travel mugs have a special vacuum seal between the inner and outer shells, and this seal can be ruined if you put the cup in the dishwasher. Not only will this compromise the effectiveness of your favorite mug, but you may also get water in the walls that sloshes around as you drink.
Copper is prone to tarnishing, and the harsh conditions of the dishwasher can ultimately ruin the shine of your beautiful copper pots and pans. Given that they're typically quite pricey, I think it's worth hand-washing to protect your investment.
Of course you can put your butter knives in the dishwasher, but you might want to think twice about putting good kitchen and prep knives through the cycle. Why? The harsh conditions of the appliance can dull the edges of blades, forcing you to sharpen them more frequently. It can also cause carbon steel and other materials to rust.
There are two reasons to wash graters by hand. First, similar to with knives, the dishwasher can dull graters' blades. And second, chances are, a dishwasher won't be able to get all the particles out of their little holes, so you're better off doing it by hand anyway.
Both aluminum cookware and disposable aluminum trays will become discolored when put into the dishwasher, if not sealed in some way. The metal can react with water and air in a process called oxidation, and becomes covered in a dark film that then rubs off on other items.
While technically the top of your Instant Pot is dishwasher-safe, it's not the best cleaning option, as there are a number of important components in the lid of a pressure cooker. For instance, there are values that can get clogged with food particles, as well as seals that may be damaged by the dishwashing chemicals—both of which will shorten the lifespan of your appliance.
The pure white hue of milk glass makes it a treasured collection piece for many, and it's important to learn how to care for this material properly if you want it to last. Milk glass can take on a yellow tint if put in the dishwasher too many times, so you'll want to wash it carefully with a gentle cloth and soapy water.
Unless you know for a fact that a plastic container is dishwasher-safe, I'd recommend scrubbing it down the old-fashioned way. Thin plastic will sometimes melt or warp in the dishwasher, rendering the container useless—a lesson I've learned the hard way.
Airtight storage containers are a must-have in any pantry, but when it comes time to clean them, the dishwasher is a gamble. Many say they're dishwasher-safe, but the gaskets can warp and seals can break down if you wash them frequently.
In general, it's best to leave anything precious that's missing cleaning instructions out of the dishwasher. This applies to fine china, your grandmother's favorite mixing bowl, or whatever else you hold near and dear. Don't risk it getting dinged in the dishwasher!
If you've ever put an empty pasta sauce jar through the dishwasher (guilty), you know that the label comes out a torn, soggy mess. Not only will the hot water ruin the label, but the pieces that flake off can clog your dishwasher's filter, as well.
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Grillade - "Dream of You (Emotionally Yours)" from French Press Films on Vimeo.
Absolutely no objectivity here because this video is stuffed with some of the loveliest people you'll ever meet. Luckily enough the music is rather lovely too. Someone making a cameo in this video is a super hero who kills alien geese, I leave it to you to guess who.
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Having a website is not the only way to make your online presence known. In this day and age where people are always on the go, both small and large businesses can benefit from having their own mobile app.
Why Should You Invest in Mobile Apps?
A mobile app is a relatively new technology but since its emergence, it has revolutionized the marketing industry. People are now spending more time on their mobile devices and many business owners have already benefited from this fact simply by having their own mobile app. Cloud Xtension suggests that you do the same. While it is true that investing in a mobile app does not come cheap, the benefits far outweigh the cost.
How Can a Mobile App Benefit Your Business?
Enhance your online presence. Customers can access your app anytime and anywhere, so you can use your mobile app as a tool to promote your services and products even while your customer is on the go. The more your customers transact with you through your app, the more your brand becomes stronger. It can also help increase your online exposure and visibility.
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Date created: 2011-02-14 Name: B Rigoni
Location: plainfield Ill
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I have been putting Tempstar in for a long time. Have had min service calls on them.Alot of problems are with the proper install. I service all makes and they all have there problems! You will find that your higher dollar equipment uses the same parts so I dont know why there is such a price difference!!
Date created: 2011-01-02 Name: Patricia Edwards
Location: Cincinnati Ohio
Satisfaction Rating:
"A piece of crap"
I had a new Tempstar installed in Aug. 2010 just a few months ago. I have already had one service call to replace an injector that leaked oil in my garage and it is still leaking. I will be lucky to get through one winter with this furnace. This is what the government is using in it's weatherization program. The service man told me to watch it for leaking oil every time I fill it as it is senitive to dirt when filled. I have nverer never had to watch for oil leaks. This is a waste of gov't money and who does it really help????
Date created: 2010-12-21 Name: Charles
Location: Nebraska
Satisfaction Rating:
"Worked great"
Bought the house in 2001 and the Tempstar was already in installed. Plate says it was made in 1992. Ran great until this year when the exhaust motor went out. Spent 400 on the motor and then asked the technician if we should just replace the furnace (18 years old). He said if we wanted to to with a new furnace he would credit the $400. 99% sure we're going with Tempstar again but some of these reviews are making me think twice.
Date created: 2010-12-08 Name: Adrienne Alexander
Location: San Clementec CA
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Purchased gas furnace 12/12/2005. Mid November 2010 gas was escaping. Accessed Tempstar's website -- no phone #! Got a dealer name from their list. Dealer visited, took note of the problem. He called later to say that the furnace part was NOT covered under warranty because their records showed that it was purchased and registered Oct. 2005 (before MY original furnace broke down). After many phone calls they agreed to replace the part. I have requested that they extend the warranty because this was a faulty part and my home could have blown - with me in it! They have not even bothered to contact me.
Date created: 2010-11-25 Name: Randy Allers
Location: Grand rapids, MI
Satisfaction Rating:
"95% Variable"
I love this furnace. It is so quiet and my home is now so comfortable. My wife and son both commented they feel a big difference in comfort. we are saving a ton of money compared to the old unit and I would recommend this Tempstar furnace to everyone
Date created: 2010-11-04 Name: R Kaminski
Location: Buffalo, NY
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Purchased a 2 Tempstar stage furnace in 2003, had 6 service calls. main bd or smart valve problems each time. The smart valve went bad once again on 11/2/2010 and since it is out of warranty I will have to pay $400 to repair. No one could figure out what the reason for so many problems. Even with so many service calls, Tempstar local dealers are not standing behind their product. I refuse to pay for the ongoing problems and will be looking to purchase a different furnace altogether.
Date created: 2010-04-30 Name: CF
Satisfaction Rating:
"Poor Tempstar web page"
I was looking for the dimensions of the furnace and some technical info. Their web is designed take your money and run concept.
Date created: 2010-03-09 Name: Gary
Years owned: 6
Satisfaction Rating:
"Tempstar Furnace is good"
Have the Tempstar 2-stage furnace and wife likes it. Runs on low a lot. Flame sensor problem once but I cleaned it myself after the serviceman showed me. Quieter than the old unit and smaller burners, 80,000 size. We like it and would not complain. Surprised at some of these guys, must have dirty house or ducts or something.
Date created: 2010-02-26 Name: G.G.
Years owned: 6
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Stay away from the m9mp2 90% efficiency. $900 for a 15' blower change. Two times the service changed the board. Installers don't know how to deal with the intermittent stops and don't want to waste time waiting for the problems. So many variables to check, smart valve, pressure switches, control limits, pilot, etc, etc. Look for any other brand.
Date created: 2010-02-16 Name: Kerry
Years owned: 6
Satisfaction Rating:
"Endless problems"
The motor in the furnace failed this year. Last year, it was the compressor and motor in the A/C unit. All outside of the warranty period. The year before that, it was the fan in the outside A/C unit. At this rate, I am half-way toward the cost of a reliable unit just to repair the unit I have. All of these internal component failures cannot be blamed on poor installation.
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With his background in advertising, skills in digital art and passion for photography, Jon mixes it all together with a confident use of the paintbrush, enabling him to explore the process of deconstructing iconic imagery from the past and present.
Jon start's out with photos of his paint stained studio floor and collages in articles/advertising from an array of vintage magazines collected over the years; plus any other interesting stuff captured on his travels. He then transfers the images to a panel board, layering them on with gel medium, together with strokes, splashes, drips and splats of paint. Once its dry, another layer of gel medium is poured on to give it a melting effect. After it drys off again, another layer of paint is added to embellish a few areas and to accentuate or fade out certain aspects. Then finally a coat of water based polyurethane is added for protection and to make the colors pop.
From biology student to owning and running a creative agency in London to a career as a fine artist, life has taken Jon Davenport on a rewarding and unconventional journey. Despite his scientific beginnings, he's always had a strong artistic streak weaving its way through his different career paths.
Growing up in Ipswich, UK, Jon was always an avid drawer, and could often be found with a pencil and paper in hand. With the arrival of his first computer, he embraced the new frontier of digital art, and had work published in one of those early computer magazines. The stage was set!
His creative urges took a backseat to getting a biology degree at Brunel University in London. It was afterwards, in his first job working at Archant newspaper group in Ipswich, that he quickly progressed from plate maker to becoming an integral member of the art studio. It was during this time that he taught himself photoshop, desktop publishing and graphic & web design.
After a few years he setup a design agency, and eventually went full time and moved to London. This proved to be a successful move, working for a number of clients such as Nike and Virgin, and gaining praise from the likes of Richard Branson and Tony Blair.
It wasn't until Jon moved to the USA to marry his wife, Atlanta artist Christy Kinard, that he began indulging his pure creative urges, with her constant encouragement. Thanks to all the previous twists and turns, as well as embracing a new found love for photography and the paintbrush, it was only then that he could truly begin to create artworks that he was proud of.
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2017 Husband and Wife Show at Shain Gallery - Charlotte NC
2017 The Boyz of DK Gallery - Marietta GA
2016 Gallery 1401 - Chattanooga TN
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Lily Allen is not the biggest fan of the showbiz world or, as she says, the "sterile f--king Botoxed idiots" who populate it.
The British singer recently took aim at today's celebrity scene during an interview with Esquire U.K. The 28-year-old rose to fame in 2006 with her debut album, "Alright, Still." But before becoming part of that world, she had a very different idea of what it would be like.
"I feel like when I was growing up and dreaming of being a pop star, it was the days of Britpop when things felt authentic and anarchic, and people were taking drugs and having a lot of fun and having sex with each other and it wasn't fake, it was real," Allen told Esquire. "So excuse me if I found it a bit disappointing when I arrived and it was a bunch of sterile f--king botoxed idiots that stank of desperation."
Allen retired from the music biz in 2010 because she had had enough.
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Last year, she came out of retirement and began recording again. In November, she dropped her latest single, "Hard Out Here," a song about sexism in the entertainment industry.
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I have touched on this a few times in other blog stories but this has been a topic that I am growing very passionate about. As the generations change it seems vital that we need to also change the way we speak into our children. Now I am not saying we don't do this well already, I just want to suggest a little something extra you can add to your conversations if you haven't thought of it already.
I have had many talks with my mum about her schooling and how she was raised. My mum came from a loving family so it is nothing to do with that but in her generation so many things were kept from children or they lived by the 'children should be seen and not heard' type motto. She went to school in a strict convent where she explains on one of her first days at school she was smacked on her hand with a ruler for colouring in her the circle shapes in all her letters. My mum hated school from that moment and ended up leaving to help run her family's business, but she is one amazing drawer and artist. Where I come from speaking positively into children is that imagine if she was encouraged to explore her artistic abilities by those who surrounded her as she grew up. Would she have stayed in school and studied art? Would she be a famous artist now? I know she loves life now and might not even think about this but could this have changed the course of her life or even how she sees herself? I think yes. My mum has taken up art classes and drawing again and I can speak for her when she definitely is doing this in a much more encouraging and positive environment now. She is improving every piece she does and is so confident in her abilities.
Many friends of mine have talked about this topic a lot in the way that they are not going to do or talk to their kids the way they were from their parents. I guess there are lots of things we will take away from our own upbringing and recreate for ourselves or do the complete opposite. We don't have to have a negative experience when growing up though to change how we speak into our children, everyone and anyone can and should do it. Parents who make their kids feel bad about themselves or never praise them for anything are only going to create children with low self esteem and confidence. We all should know this right? So think about when a child is told they could never be a doctor because they have to be really smart. What if that child was to grow up and find a cure for one of our many illnesses? Sometimes the things we say or even our body language can tell a child in so many words they can't do it, they aren't good enough or its' impossible.
So this is where Cam and I began to really focus on speaking positively to our kids.... Confession time. Being a teacher and reading with other people's children I can honestly say is way easier than with your own. Yes I absolutely wanted all the kids I taught to succeed but nothing compared to that of my own. I'm my kids biggest fan so want them to do good at everything. But that is totally the wrong kind of attitude. It's not bad to want your kids to be good at everything but if I say I want them to do the best they can do at anything they try, don't you think that sounds a little more encouraging? So when Jack would read his reader and stumble over words he knew from his word sheet or was forgetting a word he sounded out the page before my patience level was taking a serious dive. One afternoon he burst into tears and said he was bad at reading and wanted to give up because it was too hard. Talk about break your heart into pieces. I knew I was playing a huge part in him feeling this way. He could see my frustration by my body language and so far I hadn't said a single positive thing about the rest of his reading he was doing well with. I was thinking it but hadn't said it and it certainly wasn't coming across in my huffing and puffing. I felt horrible and wanted to slap myself. That moment was going to never happen again if I could help it. We put the book aside grabbed his word sheets that I knew he would get all right and after he flew through them I filled him with praises of look at all these tricky words you know, you can read buddy and you are awesome at it. With the reader back in front of us, Jack started again with me his constant support and encourager. A very different child at the end of the reader. I can read the book now, I want to try a harder one. There is power in positive praise.
Later that night I talked to Cam about what happened and we started looking back on Jack's personality and in particular how he has responded to previous events. Our son thrived on words of praise. He is a sensitive soul and likes to follow others for confidence and reassurance, which can I say is totally fine. I don't think everyone is born a leader. However this was Jack and we needed to start making sure we were speaking into him what he was craving from us so much. We even had this same conversation with his teacher at school who completely agreed and said she would focus on him to do the same. We decided we would make sure over the day we were with Jack we spoke two or three encouraging things over Jack and when doing something with him we would be really encouraging. Now that sounds like a given but with three young kids, running a house and the busyness of life, that is actually a bit of a challenge because it can be easily forgotten or hard to do when you as a mum are exhausted and had enough of the day. I knew that after some time this was probably going to slip a bit so I decided to plan it into the day until it would come out without thinking. When Jack reads, I make a positive comment at the end of each page and when I am tucking him in bed at night, I tell him something that I love about him. The smile on Jack's face and when he sits up tall is enough to say that this is vital in raising him so he is successful in his life whatever that may be.
There is no child out there that doesn't want to hear something positive or encouraging about them. There is a game we played in youth group where everyone said something positive about a person chosen. Last week I remembered this game and grabbed my kids to do it with them. I felt awesome when they did it to me so I could only imagine how they were feeling when we finished. It took all of five minutes but I think stopping in a busy life to do this could change the way a person thinks of themselves and the dreams they have. Jack has two dreams at the moment for when he grows up. He either wants to build skyscrapers or be an animal doctor. He loves looking at buildings and he adores animals so he could absolutely rock at both. My job? I'm going to help him achieve his dreams by speaking positive into his life so that he thinks and believes he can be either.... or both!
Where can you incorporate speaking positively into your child's life? Around the dinner table eating dinner? Changing their nappy? Tucking them in bed? Driving in the car? Find some time because this thirty second conversation can have the biggest impact on your child for the rest of their life. They will never forget it either.
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HoustonSpotters & Volunteer appreciation day!
Thanks to all who came out on this cool windy day. December has traditionally been a slow month for Wings & Wheels due to the holidays, so we decide to have a month where we don't plan a huge event, but instead activities for photographers and volunteers, giving the volunteers a chance to enjoy the museum instead of having to work.
HoustonSpotters.net is a website dedicated to planespotting in the Houston area. Many people enjoy aviation photography, and HoustonSpotters gives them a place to come together and share their interests and discuss issues related to Houston and aviation. With this in mind, in December, we have traditionally arranged for Hobby airport operations to escort groups of photographers, and whoever else they have room for, out to the side of the runway where they can get up close to the action. This type of access is not normally permitted, so it is a rare opportunity for some great shots.
Inside, museum volunteer Michael Bludworth held his annual trivia game for root beers! He displays photos of planes or airports, and asks a question about it. Every correct answer gets you one root beer!
We were also joined by our very own living history, Captain A.J. High. Captain High was recently in the hospital, but was able to come out for a short visit. Did you know he has written a book? It is called "Meant to fly", and is available in the museum gift shop. Captain High is also Chairman of the Board of the Houston Aeronautical Heritage Society, the non-profit group dedicated to restoring the 1940 Air Terminal Museum.


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Here are some links worth reading this weekend:
1. Consider how you use your leisure time. Free time isn't free. Redeem the time:
2. Alastair Roberts put together a solid post about the nature of the gospel regarding some recent discussions in the Twitter-sphere. Even if you are blissfully unaware of the kerfuffle, the article is worth your time.
3. An encouraging post by Aaron Earls at Facts and Trends about how the Word of God spread over 2017.
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5. Destin Sandlin explodes a tomato and his sound guy discusses sound for slow motion films. This one's interesting, but mostly just fun.


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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Bread
Sweet, spiced pumpkin bread is swirled with a ribbon of cream cheese filling for a fall-inspired dessert that will be impossible to resist.
Friends! It's that time of year again - Halloween has come and gone, the skies are chilly and grey, and Starbucks has already rolled out holiday cups because of course they have, I didn't care about Thanksgiving anyway, it's whatever.
(Says the girl who is going to Italy with another person's family for Thanksgiving and abandoning my own family for the 3rd year in a row, it's okay they just go to Cracker Barrel every year anyway)
TBH my liver and bank account are both very happy that Halloween is over. My best friend Kelsey was in town, so that means my judgment and self-control took a little vaca somewhere far away from my body. Let's recap here:
Friday night consisted of a happy hour sangria date with my friends Riannon and Amanda at La Tasca, followed by some Forever 21 costume shopping and dinner at Lauriol Plaza. Post-Plaza, we changed into our outfits (an Astro-thot for me, some sort of animal for Kels) and headed to Johnny Pistola's, where we danced, laughed and flirted our way into free drinks until bar close.
Then, there was Saturday - a birthday party at Top Golf into the late afternoon, followed by a quick run home to change into our Netflix & Chill costume, dinner at DC Noodles with our friend Riley, and then a couple of house parties from which we did NOT make it out. It happens.
Sunday was our day for recovery. Kelsey and I brunched at Busboys and Poets (their French Toast was INCREDIBLE), then meandered up to Adams Morgan to grab Mint Mojito Iced Coffees from Philz Coffee. Although it was starting to drizzle, we spent several hours walking around Dupont and Foggy Bottom before heading into Cava for "dinner" at 4 PM so Kelsey could make it to her flight on time.
But then her flight was delayed 15 minutes... 30 minutes... 2 hours... so we ended up huddling under my covers and watching 298746 episodes of You're the Worst (world's greatest show). Finally Kelsey headed out to the airport, and I threw on some cat ears and drew on whiskers to meet Amanda at Jackpot.
Amanda and I were each a beer in when Kelsey called to say that her flight was cancelled and that she needed a drink immediately. I excitedly alerted our bartender/new BFF Doug, and we instantly knew the night was going to spiral out of control.
And spiral it did, as more people came in and flooded the bar, and we each tossed back no less than 5 beers. I have found my new Sunday night spot. We finally retreated to my house around midnight, slept soundly despite my power having gone out. A weekend well spent!
So, here I am, sharing a wholly unrelated but incredibly delicious recipe for pumpkin bread I whipped up on Monday. What better way to make up for the fact that I'm too old to trick or treat? And guys - it's DELICIOUS. If you have a Friendsgiving or Girl's Night coming up, I would highly recommend bringing this crowd pleaser to the table!
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Bread
To make this bread, you will need:
- 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 t baking powder
- 1/2 t baking soda
- 1/2 T cinnamon
- Pinch salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (I used dark, but light would also work)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup vegetable, canola or coconut oil
- 1 t vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese (1/2 a standard brick)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 T unbleached all-purpose flour
Preheat your oven to 350F and grease a loaf pan. Line the pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the long sides that will help you remove your bread.
To begin, whisk together your dry ingredients (flour, baking powder and soda, cinnamon, salt) in a small bowl and set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together your pumpkin puree, brown sugar, egg, yogurt, oil and vanilla extract. Add the dry mixture to the wet and stir gently, until just combined.
In a separate small bowl, beat your cream cheese until it is light and fluffy. Beat in the sugar, egg and flour until smooth and fully combined.
Pour 2/3 of your pumpkin batter into your loaf pan and spread to create an even surface. Pour the cream cheese filling on top, spreading to distribute evenly. Finally, add the remaining pumpkin batter in dollops, then spread to cover the top and gently swirl with the cream cheese filling.
Bake for 55-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out fully clean. If you don't wait this long, nbd - it will just sink a little like mine did. Darn my complete and total lack of patience. Let the bread cool fully in the pan, then remove, slice and enjoy!
So, who wants to come help me eat some of this? I'll make coffee!


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Shopping is the norm when people visit new places. Visitors tend to buy unique souvenir items made by locals whether for their own collection or to give as presents to their friends and loved ones when they go back to their homes.
Here are some tips then as to the best places to go for shopping when in Denmark.
- Pissereden – Situated in the capital of Copenhagen, here you will find the Quartier Latin de Copenhague on Sankt Pedersstraede, Larsbjornsstraede and Studestraede where design and second hand shops abound.
- Lyngby Loppertorv – Every Sunday from the months of May to October, flea markets with more than 100 stalls are put up behind the Lyngby Storcenter.
- Horsholm Midtpunkt – This mall is literally your one-stop shop selling goods and services.
- NO v/ Lea Nortved Pedersen – Here you will find the NO design shop which sells accessories artistically designed by the owner.
- Atheneum Boghandel A/S – This is the place to go to if you're looking for all kinds of English books.
- Royal Copenhagen Porcelain factory – Visit this place for your unique hand painted porcelain items. Quality workmanship is what this factory boasts of for a long time now.
- Hanne Gundelack House of Art and Design – This sells handcast items such as sculptures, table decors, candlesticks created by well known artists.
- Ravnsborggade – If you're searching for antiques from furniture, jewelry to art and glass in Copenhagen, locate this street.
- W.O. Larsen – Tobacco lovers will love it here. Since 1864, the shop and museum at the same time has been providing a wide selection of cigars and pipe tobacco.
- Magasin Du Nord – This is the oldest and biggest department in the Danish capital with five stories offering a wide selection of goods including clothing for men, women and kids.


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Meet the authors of Best New Singaporean Short Stories: Volume Three.
The Epigram Books Collection of Best New Singaporean Short Stories: Volume Three gathers the finest Singaporean stories published in 2015 and 2016, selected by guest editor Cyril Wong from hundreds published in journals, magazines, anthologies and single-author collections. Accompanying the stories are the editor's preface and an extensive list of honourable mentions for further reading.
Authors Nuraliah Norasid, Melissa de Silva and Clara Chow will be present alongside Cyril Wong and Jason Erik Lunberg.
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I haven't really made up my mind about the No Child Left Behind Act, so consequently I'm not quite sure how I feel about this latest "revolt" against NCLB.
One thing I do know is that I'm am not very sympathetic to public school administrators or teachers. They've had decades of time and billions of dollars to fix public education system and have repeatedly squandered the opportunity. If they hate NCLB then I'm inclined to like it.
I don't like the idea of the federal gov't micromanaging local school decisions. But there's a reason why NCLB exists, and it's simple, really: Do your job or someone else will do it for you. We have local school boards, local school administrators, local teachers, unions, and heaven knows how many other groups who should theoretically be able to do this job. And yet they seem unable to do so.
The number of kids graduated from high school who are effectively illiterate is absolutely shameful. Frankly, teaching is not some mystical magical skill that basic skills like reading and math are not difficult. I can only conclude that they either don't care or they're too busy wasting time with other non-essential stuff. If they intend to fix the system it's time to either start helping the students or get out of the way.


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The medical officer: Ensuring health at any price
The medical officer ensures the team remains at full health. This involves an endless battery of Preventative Health Tests (PHTs), combined with a grueling exercise regimen sufficient to make Vulture Warriors cry. Illness, injury or lack of physical fitness on the part of any team member can spell doom for the rest, so the medical officer remains ever vigilant against even the tiniest, most insignificant medical problems.
Remind the medical officer idleness breeds ill health. Overindulgence in food, drink or drugs leads to ill health. Exposure to radio waves, microwaves and most frequencies of visible light can lead to ill health. In fact, anything and everything in Alpha Complex has the potential to weaken the team's health.
Medical officer: Citizen? Why are you sitting down?
Troubleshooter: In case you hadn't noticed, there's this bomb I'm trying to defuse.
Medical officer: Don't you know that sitting lowers dopamine levels and reduces blood flow to the brain, impairing cognitive efficiency? Give me 100 pushups, citizen! Get that cardiovascular system in gear!
Troubleshooter: But there's only two minutes left on the—
Medical officer: No excuses! I want to see some pushups right now! Hup! Hup! Hup!
The Armed Forces, CPU and HPD&MC have established strict fitness standards to ensure the health and vigor of the general population. Naturally, these standards contradict one another in hundreds of ways. It falls to the medical officer to lay out an appropriate testing regimen. In this, he may take direction from the Alpha Complex penchant for establishing baselines and averages. After all, it may be hard to tell whether a citizen's blood pressure is above or below 'normal', but you can certainly determine whether it's above or below average for the team.
Encourage the medical officer to perform spot checks of every team member's vital signs, or set them to doing jumping jacks until they fall over. The lowest performer on any given test (as determined by margins on Violence rolls) clearly has health problems, and no matter what the diagnosis, the medical officer has a drug, exercise regimen or invasive surgical procedure to fix it.
Sometimes averages aren't enough, though, and stricter adherence to standards can be necessary. Poor results from the entire team indicate a treasonous lack of fitness discipline! Fortunately the medical officer is well equipped to handle such a calamity. Gravitic weights, spasm-inducing exercise pills and adrenalin injections are only a few of the tools in the medical officer's arsenal. And if all else fails, he can call in a docbot to perform emergency surgery, replacing inadequately performing muscles and organs with shiny cybernetic prostheses that are absolutely, positively guaranteed to improve performance with no defects or flaws whatever!
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For more than 4 generations, Perlop Cosmetics Inc. has produced skin care products that address the unique complexion challenges and lifestyle demands of the Latino community. It was one of the first, if not the first, company to use oyster shell in its beauty products for its remarkable skin care benefits. As a result, Perlop became a company dedicated to finding additional ingredients and anti-oxidants that could clean, restore and revitalize skin for people seeking the appearance of brighter, even-toned complexions.
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We recently ran our LibQUAL Library Survey and will soon be posting updates on what actions we're taking.
Annually we will analyse wider surveys which the University takes part in such as the National Student Survey, Postgraduate surveys etc.
We also receive feedback daily and comments from other interactions, such as face-to-face at our helpdesks, online, in the wider University community via Course Committee meetings, comments on our superb Subject Guides, and so on.
If you just need help with any aspect of the University Library, stop reading this and contact us online or phone us +44(0) 1245 686555. It's been a long time since we received a letter, but our website lists our addresses.
What do we do with this feedback?Our Customer Services Managers check for feedback and either respond directly or get input from a colleague who is better placed to understand the area. Senior staff will be made aware if it is of particular concern or we start noticing patterns that need to be addressed. We record and code feedback so that we can spot these patterns quickly (and can compare issues over time).
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I purchased a membership to a gym👍🏻
I would go, but did not know how to maximize my results
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Bought some personal fitness training sessions
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My job had a gym, so I purchased a membership in order to go more regularly👍🏻
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It quit me
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It was fun, but the times and schedule didn't work for this single full-time mama
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I would spend more time contemplating if I would work out, then actually getting my butt to the gym🏃🏼
Then I would walk to the gym, which took up more time than actually getting in a workout!
I knew nothing would change if I didn't change my patterns
I tried the 21DayFix👍🏻
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At first, I followed the modifier in the workouts
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I GRADUALLY made it a priority to get them in everyday
I started the Hard Corps workout, which I was super intimidated by at first
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BTO Survey
Got nearly all the data in now for the BTO Atlas, just a question of sorting it all out and submitting it. Had quite a good morning checking out local farmland near where I live. Its good because I cover areas I wouldn't normally go. The area isn't spectacular in terms of birdlife as a good deal is urban and the rest mixed farmland so its good to find something like a small colony of Tree Sparrows or a pair of Grey Partridge as I did this morning. Also nice to see small flocks of Linnet and a couple of pairs of Yellowhammers in the area. The only other birds of note were a Little Owl and a couple of House Martins which have become quite scarce in the area.
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The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit embarrassed itself again on Wednesday by reaffirming a hasty and ill-considered decision last month to remove the presiding judge from the court battle over New York City's stop-and-frisk program and to stay her remedies for the policy's civil rights violations.
The new ruling tries to appear less highhanded than the first but sticks by the unconvincing claim that the panel had no choice but to disqualify Judge Shira Scheindlin for comments she made in court and in press interviews. It said she gave "the appearance" of impartiality, even though the city never challenged her fairness during five long years of litigation. The panel undercut its own argument by describing her as a "distinguished jurist" and making clear that she was not guilty of judicial misconduct or ethics violations.
From the very beginning, the appeals court approached this matter as it might some arcane dispute over patent law — when in fact it is one of the most important civil rights cases to be heard in New York in decades. The case turned on data showing that millions of people were stopped on the street — mostly young black and Hispanic men — and that nearly 90 percent had broken no law.
Judge Scheindlin found in Floyd v. City of New York that the tactics underlying the program violated the civil rights of minority citizens. That seemed unassailably just, given the data presented at trial. The ruling also vindicated the anger and discontent of law-abiding citizens who had become fearful of even leaving their homes lest they encounter police officers.
The appeals panel said Judge Scheindlin improperly invited the plaintiffs to file the Floyd case and improperly used the assignment process that had led to her presiding over three related cases. But before taking action in a complex and interlocking set of cases like these, the panel should have invited both sides into the court to determine what actually happened. Instead, it issued a terse ruling that failed to adequately explain its actions and seemed almost indifferent to the great significance of the case.
Judge Scheindlin felt ambushed, and petitioned the court for the opportunity to defend herself. This week's ruling denied that motion and also backed away from some of the serious charges that were implied in the earlier ruling. And by finding no actual misconduct by the judge, the appeals court seemed to signal to the city that there are no grounds to vacate Judge Scheindlin's decisions.
This suggests that the fate of stop-and-frisk will be left up to the incoming mayor, Bill de Blasio, who has pledged to reform the program. But that should not be the end of the matter, given that citizens in New York are being denied the civil rights protections that Judge Scheindlin imposed and that they deserve. The full court should review and reverse the three-judge panel's ruling.


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Six months on, forever to go
"I don't want to do this anymore," I pleaded with my friend sitting next to me, praying she could somehow alleviate the pain.
"It's just too excruciating. How the hell am I going to get through this?"
She turned to me.
"You're not going to like this. But the next six months are going to suck. You're in for a really bumpy ride. But I promise you, I promise you by October… everything will feel different. Everything will look different. You will be a different person. And you'll look back at this in awe you were able to pull yourself together, put one foot in front of the other, and get through it."
"… six months," I winced.
It had only been a few hours. The fog clouding my head was thick with shock. I couldn't see past that night, let alone in six months time.
"But I don't want to."
"I know. But you have to."
And just like that, it's October.
In some ways, the months ticked by excruciatingly slow. Hours bled into days, which somehow morphed into weeks.
But mostly, I feel like I've blinked, and here I am. I'm alive. I made it through the toughest six months of my life. And I'm still smiling.
So, who am I now?
Who I am isn't defined by what happened to me. It has played a role in shaping me, but that's it.
We don't realise the depth of our resilience until we are stripped back to our core. It's only then we can begin to rebuild ourselves through intense self-discovery, retaining facets of our old life that serve us, and letting go of everything that doesn't.
I'm not the same woman I was then, 3 months ago, even 1 week ago.
I've shed my skin. I hardly recognise the girl I was in April. She was insecure, defeated, rejected. Poor thing. Her life was so exhausting, always pushing against the tide, hoping he'll fleetingly look at her the way he once did so she could cling to it as reassurance he was still the man of her dreams.
Now, I know exactly what I want from my life and a future partner. I've been through too much to let anyone in that isn't good enough.
I will never settle for what's easy, convenient, or superficial, or give anyone the power to chip away at my self-worth again.
I will never lose myself in the labyrinth of insecure love or fight for someone who isn't fighting for me.
I will never be played to be a fool again or accept mediocrity in life, love, career, friendships.
I deserve the world. I know my worth. And despite everything, I love myself more than ever. And so I should, and so should you! Any woman who has been through the wringer and emerged a fighter is a warrior. Never, ever let anyone define your happiness but you. A partner should complement you, not complete you.
It's through knowing what you will no longer accept, an image forms of what you will, and this opens up your soul to manifest all of your hopes and dreams into existence.
I still have my moments.
Anger. Grief. Sadness. They still pop by for a catch up. But instead of slamming the door in their face, I let them in, see what they want, sit with them for a little bit, then show them out. When they realise their presence doesn't consume me like it used to, their visits will become less frequent, until eventually, they'll move on. And so will I.
The past has happened. There is no changing it. It now only exists in my mind. The sooner I quit overthinking and replaying failed scenarios, the sooner I can release it, and the quicker it will become part of the story of how I evolved into the most amazing version of myself.
My son is my greatest achievement.
The second is finding a strength, resilience, and determination that roared inside me and I never knew existed until I was stripped of my family, my fiance, and my future as I knew it.
In the darkest hour of April 10, the universe told me to pick myself up off the floor and crawl into bed. Then, it whispered "so, what are you going to do now?"
Well, universe, thank you for the lesson. Boy, did it hurt. But my god, have I come out swinging… and I'm ready for a life I could never have dreamed of six months ago.


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Las Vegas, Nev. – September 11, 2012 – The one constant of a bass tournament is that change is going to happen. Don't like the weather conditions? Wait a while. When the field of anglers for the 30th Anniversary WON Bass Nitro Boats / Mercury U.S. Open awoke at Boulder Station Casino, it was obvious that change had occurred.
The cloudy, blustery weather that had been predicted for the first day had held off, but it decided to make an appearance on day two. The day two takeoff conditions featured higher winds and a thick layer of storm clouds building out of the eastern shores of Lake Mead.
Normally, clouds and wind often signal an improved bite for anglers as baitfish are stirred up bringing a lake's bass population to life. However, being that the venue for this event is Lake Mead; those conditions can often have a negative effect.
Clifford Pirch takes the U.S. OPEN Lead in day 2.
But strong anglers typically find a way to adjust to difficult conditions, and being that this is the U.S. Open, that ability is required more so than in most bass fishing tournaments. One pro angler proved able to make those decisions best on day two of the WON Bass Nitro Boats / Mercury U.S. Open., that angler was Clifford Pirch, a two-time U.S. Open Champion.
Pirch started the day in 10th place with a 10.93 day one weight, but he built on years of experience on Lake Mead and things he learned on day one to build upon his solid start. His 13.40-pound limit on day two moved him all the way up to the lead with a total weight of 24.33 pounds.
The Payson, Ariz. pro said that he expanded his search areas today and things went well. "I really fished different areas than I did yesterday," he said. "I was really just blessed that we got some nice bites and were able to put this together."
He revealed that he is moving fast with reaction baits until he gets bites, then he uses multiple approaches to catch his fish. "I probably had eight or nine rods out today," he said. "I hope the areas hold up, we beat on them pretty hard, but we'll just eliminate areas I used and target the ones I need to win; there's no holding anything back now."
Day one leader Derek Yamamoto stayed within striking distance with a 10.95-pound limit today that brought his total weight to 24.21 pounds. He said he caught his fish late and quickly once he found them. "I had to fish slower than I usually do today," he said. "I think the clouds really slowed things down today, and it took me until 10:00 to catch my first fish, but then I had my final limit by 11:00; I'll just have to go out tomorrow and see if I can do enough to close this thing out with a win."
Derek Yamamoto is trying to win his first U.S. OPEN title, but it would be the second one for his family. His father Gary won the U.S. OPEN in 1995
Dick Watson, who sat in fifth place after yesterday, added 10.18 pounds to bring his total weight to 22.17 pounds; which as good enough for third place. Michael Caruso posted 8.95 pounds today, bring his total to 21.82 to see him stay in contention in fourth place. Rounding out the top five was Moses Mokuahi, who added 10.99 today to bring his total to 21.74, his consistency moved him from 11th place to fifth position.
Meanwhile, AAA angler Ken Whalen posted 11.45 pounds to take the lead in the AAA division with a total weight of 24.60. He is followed in the AAA division by second place Andrew Moreau (24.18 pounds), third place Jason Billmaier (24.17 pounds), fourth place Steve F Adams (23.11 pounds) and fifth place AAA Tyler Vanderhorst (21.71 pounds).
The final day of the WON Bass Nitro Boats / Mercury U.S. Open takeoff will occur tomorrow at Callville Bay Marina beginning at 5:45AM, with weigh-in starting at 2:00PM. Following the weigh-in, a champion will be crowned at Boulder Station Casino at the awards ceremony at 6:30PM.
The WON Bass Nitro Boats / Mercury Marine U.S. Open presented by Costa Sunglasses Webcasts will begin at 7:00AM Wednesday morning followed by hourly updates at, 8:00AM, 9:00AM 10:00AM, followed by weigh-in coverage beginning at 2:00PM and finally the crowning of the Champion at the 6:30PM Costa Sunglasses post game show; all show times are Pacific Standard Time.
Also, catch the WON Bass Nitro Boats / Mercury Marine U.S. Open presented by Costa Sunglasses tonight at 7:30PM PST.
The WON Bass Nitro Boats / Mercury Marine U.S. Open presented by Costa Sunglasses Webcasts can be accessed by visiting www.wonbass.com, or directly at the event page of the 2012 The WON Bass Nitro Boats / Mercury Marine U.S. Open presented by Costa Sunglasses - http://www.wonbass.com/archives/2012/pro/news/us_open/us_open.html
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