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With its new mystery entry, Fox is hoping that fans of another island mystery series will want to get "Lost" in "Alcatraz" (Mon., 8 p.m. EST on Fox). But while that series introduced a massive cast of characters in its pilot, "Alcatraz" focused primarily on four. It also quickly established its case-of-the-week format with two distinct capture stories.
The premise is, that 256 inmates and 46 guards vanished from Alcatraz in 1963, though the public was led to believe the island was closed and the prisoners transferred to the mainland. Now, nearly 50 years later, they've started to return. They haven't aged a day, and they're as dangerous now as they were when they went to prison.
As the premiere progressed, the team that's going to capture them came together. Sam Neill plays FBI agent Emerson Hauser. It's revealed that he knows a lot more than he's letting on, and that he's built a sort of Alcatraz clone in the middle of nowhere -- only in garish white everywhere. That's where the captured inmates are going.
In fact, the first inmate captured had a serious reaction upon seeing the second, indicating that the story of each person who disappeared won't necessarily end with their capture and incarceration. There's a lot more going on, as one would expect from a series carrying around J.J. Abrams' name.
The team is rounded out by Det. Rebecca Madsen (Sarah Jones) and Dr. Diego Soto (Jorge Garcia), an author and expert on Alcatraz. Secrets revealed only raised more questions, as when Madsen discovered that the man who killed her partner at the start of the episode was actually her grandfather -- one of the missing from Alcatraz, only an inmate and not a guard as she'd believed. Then, after getting shot and put into a coma, it's revealed that Hauser's right-hand woman Lucy Banerjee (Parminder Nagra) may be a returnee as well. In a flashback, she is shown meeting with the second hour's inmate back in 1960 on The Rock.
As for Hauser, he was a very young guard who was there when the island was discovered suddenly absent its usual residents. He indicated he'd been waiting a long time for whatever is happening now. It involves a lot of keys and bags and strange assignments these returnees may or may not be on. Only time will tell what's going on.
HuffPost TV's Maureen Ryan saw potential in the pilot, but worries it's getting in its own way. "Alcatraz" continues Mondays at 9 p.m. EST on Fox.
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Kraft Foods Philippines Inc. has a new variety of cheese spread that has a hotdog flavor.
The latest report from ProductScan says that it's marketed towards children and can be served with sandwiches, pasta, or pizza.
06 December, 2005
Hotdog Flavored Cheese Spread
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|Occurred : 10/30/2006 19:30 (Entered as : 10/30/2006 19:30)
Reported: 10/31/2006 8:40:34 AM 08:40
Posted: 12/7/2006
Location: Reno, NV
Shape: Formation
Duration:20 minutes
|Cluster of nine satellites flying together, two veering around others.
While stargazing with my son using night vision goggles last night we both saw what looked like a cluster of nine Satellites flying east to west with two of the satellites weaving around the other seven. When they were almost out of view one veered directly south and they disappeard from our view. Approx. 5 minutes later we saw seven more flying in the same direction but made a big left bank heading south until out of view. After 5-6 minutes we saw five more of the same things flying in a near perfect straight line north to south until out of our view. The objects looked like satellites, no blinking light, very distant, no sound or trails but moved faster and not in the straight line across the sky.


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My colleagues are doing an insanely great project in London. I wish I could talk about it ... They need some immediate contract or fulltime help from someone with:
- Strong knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator.
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You must be living in London, have the paper to work in the UK, preferably be British and have 3-5 years work experience.
Drop me a line (at the email to the left) if you know the right person and a CV if you are them. I promise you will want this job.
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H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine Insert Admits It Causes Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Vasculitis, Paralysis, Anaphylactic Shock And Death
Alex Jones Radio Show
The package insert for the Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccine manufactured by Novartis has been leaked on the Internet. According to that package insert, the vaccine (based on an earlier vaccine product known as Fluvirin) is known to cause a whole host of very nasty side effects such as guillain-barre syndrome, vasculitis, anaphylactic shock and even death.
Of course anyone who has been studying vaccine side effects already knows that it causes all of these things, but the story here is that the insert for the swine flu vaccine itself is admitting all of these things. The insert says that it was updated during September 2009, so it reflects the very latest information.
You can read the package insert for this vaccine for yourself right here…..
The following is a list of some of the very nasty side effects that the vaccine package insert admits to…..
*Local injection site reactions (including pain, pain limiting limb movement, redness, swelling, warmth, ecchymosis, induration)
*Hot flashes/flushes
*Facial edema.
*Immune system disorders
*Hypersensitivity reactions (including throat and/or mouth edema)
*In rare cases, hypersensitivity reactions have lead to anaphylactic shock and death
*Cardiovascular disorders
*Vasculitis (in rare cases with transient renal involvement)
*Syncope shortly after vaccination
*Digestive disorders
*Abdominal pain.
*Blood and lymphatic disorders
*Local lymphadenopathy
*Transient thrombocytopenia.
*Metabolic and nutritional disorders
*Loss of appetite.
*Nervous system disorders
*Febrile convulsions
*Guillain-Barré Syndrome
*Myelitis (including encephalomyelitis and transverse myelitis)
*Neuropathy (including neuritis)
*Paralysis (including Bell's Palsy)
*Respiratory disorders
*Chest pain
*Stevens-Johnson syndrome
*Rash (including non-specific, maculopapular, and vesiculobulbous)
Important note from Lita Lee, Ph.D.: Be aware that there are many substances recommended by well-meaning alternative health care practitioners that are unhealthy or toxic. Among these are: Fish (omega-3 oils), MMS (Miracle Mineral Solution) and any form of colloidal silver. See my To Your Health - October 2009 newsletter for a list of safe supplements for immune system support: http://www.litalee.com/shopexd.asp?id=415
1) Colloidal Silver Toxicity: All silver is very toxic, and the colloidal form wouldn't kill germs if it weren't very active chemically. It isn't as toxic as mercury, but few things are. It's slightly less toxic than lead. (Dr. Ray Peat, www.RayPeat.com).
2) MMS (Miracle Mineral Solution) Toxicity: MMS is a solution of 28% sodium chlorites (bleach) which forms chlorine dioxide or dioxychlor when citrus juice or vinegar are added to it.
Dioxychlor or chlorine dioxide is also manufactured by other companies and is supplied in liquid form and contains a substance consisting of two oxygen atoms bound, not to each other, but to a third atom of chlorine. This makes possible the release of the highly active form (of oxygen), nascent oxygen. It is similar in this respect to ozone and hydrogen peroxide. Most people take 10-30 drops per day.
All free radical promoters (ozone, dioxychlor, hydrogen peroxide, etc., are very toxic.
Dr. Ray Peat's comment on chlorine dioxide: Human cells are about ten times more sensitive to chlorine dioxide than yeast cells so the test is not valid. Chlorine dioxide and its reaction products are carcinogenic and the amounts they advocate are awful.
3) Fish Oil (Omega -3 Oil): The most labile and toxic of all the PUFAs (omega - 3 and -6 oils). See To YourHealth – July 2005 http://www.litalee.com/shopexd.asp?id=148 for details and also go to www.RayPeat.com
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Next up in the Reflections and Predictions series, we have Chawne Kimber from completely cauchy. Find more amazing creativity from Chawne on Instagram, check out her quilt gallery, or browse her photos on Flickr!
Don't miss the other posts in the series! We are honored to have several sewing industry leaders take time out of their busy schedules to talk to us about 2016 and what they are looking forward to in the year ahead! So far, we have heard from Nydia Kehnle of Nydia Kehnle Design + Photography, Samarra Khaja from Samarra Khaja, Debbie Jeske from A Quilter's Table, and Sarah Fielke from The Last Piece.
Want to join the fun?! Answer any or all of our questions on your site. Tag us or add the URL in the comments of any Reflections/Predictions post and we'll check it out! #sewingpredictions
Sew Mama Sew: Looking back on the sewing scene in 2016, what trends stand out?
Chawne: Hmm, well I am far from trendy, so I'm not really sure. Here's one: despite some notable missteps, there have been some great outreach efforts between the current quilting sectors, through SAQA, MQG, IQA, AQS and the Quilt Alliance. It would be nice to reach a place of mutual understanding and appreciation. But I may be too optimistic?
SMS: Who knocked your socks off and why?
Chawne: In her artwork, Amy Meissner (Spontaneous Combustion) is relentlessly exploring the boundaries of femininity, using her own hand embroidery along with vintage handwork, lace and trims. Her 2014 quilt Girl Story #2 (NSFW) is a prime example, placing front and center the things considered shameful that we often hide. In other works, she combines elements like silk, vintage needlepoint and bones in remarkable ways. Suffices to say, every post on her Instagram, @amymeissnerartist (very safe for all audiences), makes me wish I could visit her world and learn at her knee.
SMS: Favorite things? (Fabric collections, patterns, books, thread, tools, podcasts, classes, websites, events, etc.)
Chawne: Currently, I am working with raw silk fabrics, some new and some vintage (up-cycled from clothing) and cannot get enough. There's a challenge to it, but practice will make perfect.
And I'm drawn to handmade tools like Ernest Wright & Son scissors made in Sheffield. I found them through this viral video The Putter which shows their process, a dying art. They've had a whirlwind of business since then and it's been an honor to watch their slow and deliberate growth. I own some of their embroidery scissors, dressmaker shears, and kitchen scissors and love using them. (They even make scissors especially for lefties!)
Oh, and everyone should take a class with Sarah Bond (@slbphilly). She teaches some no nonsense techniques for piecing challenging patchwork.
SMS: Do you have any thoughts about the role of art in the years ahead?
Chawne: Much is being made lately of the suggestion that adversity breeds the best art. And I'm not sure I entirely agree. Art in all forms is always important—we need people to examine the past closely, challenge the status quo, and dream about the future. Great art will emerge from a constant and diligent pursuit of the truth. Now…the truth may be more elusive in the coming years.
SMS: Who do you think are rising stars in the industry?
Chawne: In 2016 several quilters continually amazed me. These two make innovative improvisational quilts, often using upcycled clothing and even leather.
- Hillary Goodwin (Entropy Always Wins) had a miraculous year of finishes: elegant and bold geometric quilts made with a variety of fabrics, including her own old t-shirts.
- Dan Rouse (Piece and Press) completed some more of his signature improvisational work. His quilts are always big and audacious and feature ferocious bears or acrobatic piecework.
SMS: What did you do this year that you're most proud of?
Chawne: I had an amazing time at the MQG's Quiltcon in Pasadena in February. It came amid some real big challenges. And due to some significant changes in my RealLife, I am now almost never near a sewing machine. This, of course, makes it difficult to maintain a steady flow of quilt output. Though most of my quilts have included extensive handwork in the past, I've had to learn far more skills in hand piecing and hand quilting, while adapting to work while on planes, in airports and generally on the go. The work is much slower so I've also had to make tougher choices among possible projects. Every moment is precious and there's no time for false starts.
I'm pretty proud of finishing two things under these constraints: one quilt and one embroidered portrait. The quilt is reverse appliqué; it's a meditative poem about being southern.
And the portrait is just a practice piece for a series on identity and difference.
SMS: What can we expect from you in 2017? Any big projects, life changes or goals you can share?
Chawne: Well, not really. I'll just keep muddling through and using quilting as my voice. Resilience is key, my friends.


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My oven is just like yours. I promise. It's dark, hot and has some burnt bits on the bottom (ovens come like that, right?) It isn't a golden cabinet billowing forth light and blessed pastries. In fact, the light is so dim that I have a hard time checking on cakes without opening the door (something I am loathe to do lest I let loose the built up heat). The cakes, cookies, breads and brownies that parade across the screens of Renegade Kitchen are not the first, third or even the fifth batch to come out of the oven. No, the goodies you see are closer to round 15 and sometimes, upwards of 25. I don't have a golden touch, just frighteningly high standards and a level of persistence on par with telemarketers.
While it may seem like it takes a great deal of patience to wade through round after round of testing, it is, in fact, my bubbling impatience that keeps me going to the end. I know when something isn't right in a recipe. And I want to fix it. Now. It's easy to see what's wrong when it comes out of the oven, but frequently (nod along with me bakers) I know before it even goes into the heat that something is amiss. Baking E.S.P. It is the beautiful fatalism of baking. Even when I can sense that there's a gremlin in the dough, if I've spent time working a batter I will slide it into my preheated oven (if only to confirm my foresight). Of course, as soon as it's out I'll break the dough apart for analysis and start writing the next iteration. Which can lead to two, three and four rounds in one day. For me, this is the only way to move forward! If I were more patient perhaps I'd wait a day in between rounds, but I must credit my impatience for helping me to quickly assess a challenge and move forward with a new plan. How do you go about testing recipes?
Certain foods have proved more vexing than others. Biscotti? Don't even blink. I polished off that recipe in a mere three rounds, practically unheard of in my kitchen. Chocolate chip cookies, on the other hand, were my crucible. What was it, 43 rounds? Every batch provided new insight, but also new mutations, new problems. One batch was spongy. Horrid. Another, crisp and light but brittle as Nicole Ritchie's over-processed hair. I could barely lift one from the tray before it shattered into a thousand unsplendid pieces. Of course, conquering the chocolate chip cookie gave my ego a boost on par with Simon Cowell's frigid praise.
I've told you about cupcakes. Though they went through fewer rounds than the chocolate chip cookies, the hand held cakes were, perhaps, twice as fickle. I'd solve a problem only to find that the pendulum had swung too far in another direction, producing bastard cakes which leached out their oil or had the texture of low grade foam rubber. And now, it seems, I have a new adversary.
The pretzel.
Let me first inform you that my obsession with the pretzel borders on insanity. There is hardly a meal I can imagine that would not be improved with a handful of small, crisp pretzels strewn across the plate. Butternut squash soup? Pretzels offer the perfect balancing crunch. Salad for dinner? You'll need some croutons-here, take a handful of pretzels. Late night trash-snack of hot dogs and baked beans? Obviously you should top the bowl with some tiny pretzels. Yes, I know it is unhealthy, I'm aware it is unsavory, but here I am baring all before you.
And while I love little bite-sized pretzels out of a bag, one thing I'm missing in my life is a giant, salty, soft pretzel. Philadelphia or New York style, I'll take either as long as it's gluten free. I know I'll get there at some point, but for now I leave you with these final pictures. The very first round. Full of problems.
You may snicker. I am fully aware that this looks like a giant scatological joke.
It is not. It is truly a first round of experimentation.
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The sun is shining and I'm making books!
The weather in Dunure has been glorious. So much so that I got a little sunburnt on Monday - pink is definitely not my favourite colour! But every cloud has a silver lining and in this case it meant staying indoors for some of yesterday making books. As hobbies go this is seriously addictive!
My second book was constructed in the same way as the first but I used cotton rag paper for the pages and a bookbinders waxed linen thread for the stitching. I'm much happier with this one - the paper fills the book a bit more and the thread looks more 'substantial' on the spine.
My third book is A4 rather than A5 and I added some detail to the front cover. Because I had converted my hand dyed fabrics to book cloth I was able to glue the layers in place and did not need to worry about them fraying. The longer spine meant that I could be a little more creative with the stitching. I used the linen thread again and introduced a variant on some of the long stitches. Working on a larger book was a bit awkward at times (could have done with a third hand) but the results are worth it!


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The last few months have been a whirlwind! That is really the best description I can give when thinking about traveling to Norway and Iceland, going to Chelsea's(& baby Asher's) doctors appointments to seeing patients at my practice in between.
The race season for me started out later than expected due to injury (see previous post here) but I am still trying to make the most of the 2016 season!
After not really competing since the Philly Marathon in November, I ditched the swim goggles and running shoes and hopped on my road bike to race my first cycling race in 7 years - The Jefferson Cup Road Race in my back yard on the beautiful roads of Charlottesville, VA. I was excited and eager to get the competitive juices flowing as it had been 5 months since I had last raced. Since I was not yet running I figured I would join my Charlottesville Racing Club (CRC) & Blue Ridge Cyclery Racing p/b Reynolds GM/Subaru teammates in this long standing race with a lot of tradition. As with Cat 5 races there can be a wide range of abilities in the race and without question I wanted to do everything I could not to crash out. After the race got started, I went to the front and worked with a few guys on the first climb. After the most technical portion of the course with a sweeping downhill section I hit the uphill section hard and found that I had gaped the field by 75 meters already within the first 5 miles of the race. From there I made the commitment to just hammer home (and being only a 20 mile race) the last 15 miles. I knew this would be the most painful way of going but was confident in my abilities to TT the rest of the way. After getting time checks that kept growing as the miles went on I was happy to cross the finish line in first 1:15 ahead of the rest of the field. It was GREAT to be out competing again! I even got a cool Jefferson Cup for the win!
Next up was the Monticello Man Triathlon 3 weeks later where I would be adding in the wetsuit to the mix and doing the Olympic Aqua bike - my 2nd year in a row having to do the aqua bike due to injuries. This was an especially fun event as my long time college buddy and elite triathlete as well - Ross Hartley, drove in from Columbus, OH to compete in the sprint triathlon. Additionally, my good buddy - UVA swim coach/super swimmer- fish/new triathlete that I have been coaching Cory Chitwood would be making his debut at the Olympic distance. Race day ended up being wet and cold! However, it was nice to be at a triathlon and I was excited to be able to try out my new swim stroke and fitness that Cory and I have been working on all winter. I knew Cory would take off on the swim but the question was - where would I catch Cory on the bike? When the gun went off, I tried to hop on Cory's feet but that lasted all of about 15 seconds. As I hit the first buoy I felt strong and smooth - surprisingly that continued for the rest of the swim and I would say that is the best I have ever felt in an open water swim! I came out of the water 2:15 down from Cory and the chase was on! Being a smaller event it is a nice way to get ready for the big Pro events coming up - making sure the race bike is dialed in, the transitions are going smoothly and just getting your mindset switched from training mode to racing season. After about 8 miles of hammering on the bike I caught Cory - he was looking great and I was excited to see how he was going to perform today. He had been putting in some amazing workouts and I knew he was ready! I kept pushing and before I knew it the 40k bike leg was done....sadly though I would have to stop there and not complete the run as I didn't want to push my achilles too much at this point.
A couple minutes after I entered T2 Cory came flying in and he took off in the lead. I realized he had about a 5 min. lead on the next guy and would be running solo. Out on the run he continued to power through staying smooth the entire time. He ended up taking the win by over 6 mins and making me a proud coach! Not only did Cory do amazingly but my buddy Ross ended up taking the W in the sprint race as well! Overall a GREAT weekend!
A week after MonticelloMan Triathlon, I went back to the bike to race the Virginia State Hill Climb Championships at Wintergreen Mt. A 6.75 mile long climb ascending 2500 feet that gets steeper the higher up the mountain you go! I had climbed this 2 times before but never actually raced it - I knew it would be painful yet fun at the same time! I actually ended up getting my new road bike the day before so the maiden voyage actually was going to be the race! Normally I say never try anything new on race day but it was either my new Trek Emonda climbing road bike or my Trek Speed Concept TT bike- the choice was clear to me! The field had a mix from juniors all the way up to a few Cat 1s. I knew that I could do well with keeping the power up the entire time but I knew my weight of being 182 pounds would hurt me when climbing against those that weigh 130! As I started the event I was catching others within minutes. I was feeling good but trying to save some reserves for the later stages of the race where the road really steepened. The new bike was working beautifully and I was LOVING the compact crank that came on the bike. Normally I would go with a mid-compact as I love it for the climbing that I have in the Blue Ridge Mountains but for this event to be able to spin at 90 RPMs made a huge difference. I heard that anything under 40 mins would be good for this race and as I was approaching the finish I saw I would be way under that time. The winner the previous year(who is a buddy of mine and Cat 1 rider for the Kelly Benefit team-- Chris Jones) went mid 33 minutes so I was trying to get as close to that as possible. After pushing hard to the finish I ended up going 36:09 which was good enough for 4th overall in the race and winning the Cat 4 division. Crazy to think though that I still ended up losing by over 3 mins to the overall winner, Sean Gardner. Shows how fast the Cat 1 riders are at climbing!!
After the hill climb race it was time to kick the season off with Powerman Duathlon in Morgantown, WV. I had not done a duathlon since 2009 where I finished 3rd in the 20-24 AG at Duathlon World Championships so I was excited to get back out there ! After only running for about 6 weeks before this race I honestly had no idea how I was going to do. I am fortunate in that I have been running for years but unfortunately was not in that good of shape. I decided to try and be as smooth and chill as possible in the first run as this was a 10k run/60kbike/10k run. I knew I could throw down on the bike but told myself to stay around 5:40 per mile pace the first run. This race ended up having 4 pros racing so it was going to be a very intimate affair. As the gun went off I got that feeling of running again that only comes with competition - the feeling that paces naturally that are harder in practice are much easier to hit in races - its such a great feeling! As I hit the 5k I was still feeling good and holding upper 530s. The other 3 guys started to pull away but I was content and staying right where I was. I was hoping the legs would continue to feel this good! Fortunately, I made it back to T1 and ended up averaging 538s for the first 10k! I was pretty stoked to see this even though I was in 4th at the time and what was even better is that my legs felt fresh! The bike was an out and back rolling course that took us into Pennsylvania. I started cranking the bike and actually enjoyed the hills - they were pretty relentless. Even though I was pushing hard I didn't catch Ryan Rau who was in 3rd until the 40k mark. Once I caught him on the bike I knew that I had to keep the gas on full throttle as he is a faster runner right now and I did not want the gap to be too small coming off the bike. When I got to T2 I had about a 1 min lead on Ryan and I was about 2 min down on the other 2 racing - Jake Rhyner and Chris Leigh. I started the 1st mile running a 533 and kept trying to push. When I saw the two leaders at the turn around I was about 1:30 down on them but they seemed to be content and not really working that hard. I knew with only 3 miles left that meant I had to run 30 seconds per mile faster than them to catch them and that was not going to happen. I just needed to make sure I was safe from Ryan coming behind. Fortunately the gap stayed the same 1 min at the turn around and I was just able to maintain. I ended up finishing 3rd overall and had fun in the process - it was GREAT to be back racing(running) again!
Next up was Ironman 70.3 Norway in Haugesund, Norway. It is located about 3 hours south of Bergen right on the west coast and known to be the birthplace of Vikings as well as voted the top ranked 70.3 in the world! I was super excited to get out to Norway as Chelsea and I were able to take one last babymoon before Asher changes our lives forever! I wanted to find a race in the summer that I could count on not being hot, it was around July 4th weekend and would be an amazing place to visit. Norway hit the nail on the head!
We ended up flying from BWI to London Heathrow to Stavanger. The race crew was awesome and even picked us up at the airport. We ended up driving in with Peter Kerr, a former Australian ITU guy and multiple Ironman champ Filip Osplay. It was a 90 min ride as we got to see the beautiful countryside with amazing fjords and even had a ferry ride!
Once getting to Haugesund we found ourselves along the water, with cobblestone streets and friendly people all around. We had the amazing opportunity to stay at a Clarion Collection Hotel that had a great breakfast spread every morning and even dinner each night! Norway is definitely a more expensive country to visit than most so having a great hotel with meals provided was an extra bonus!
Once settling in and getting a great pre-race swim and ride in I met the race director - Ivar Jacobsen at the Pro meeting. He was telling us that in his small town of 35,000 people the triathlon club had over 500 members! That is truly amazing considering it is a new sport to the country. This small town truly loves the sport of triathlon and it shows!
The race start ended up being a little busier than normal as not only did the male pros start in the first wave but so did the top 15 men in the age group race who were fighting for the Norwegian championship. With all the fast swimmers in the race, the pack spread out quickly. With the water being about 54 degrees they shortened the swim to 1700m instead of the 1900m. This swim is unique in that it you basically are swimming in a lane the entire time - very easy to sight and as calm of water as you can get! Swim time of 24:06.
After a decent swim it was time to hop on the bike and catch up to those faster swimmers. After years of doing flying mounts and getting into my bike shoes this time I struggled with my left shoe and ended up causing the flap to come un-buckled in the process. I tried to get the strap back through the loop for about 10 mins but to no avail. I ended up having to ride the remainder of the bike leg with the shoe unstrapped - my Pioneer dual leg power meter even showed a 45% R/55% L leg imbalance due to my shoe. This shoe issue combined with pouring rain and not knowing every turn on this portion of the bike course slowed my bike time more than I would have liked. I ended up biking 2:19:14. I was staying positive though as I had caught a number of guys on the bike and it was now time to run!
After transitioning to the run I was unsure where my run legs would be. I unfortunately have not done that many bricks this season and felt that in the beginning of the run. However, as my legs and back loosened up, I started to roll. Pretty soon my 620s pace started dropping to low 6:00s. The rain was stopping and I was feeling good! This run course was 2 out and back loops with the center of town in the middle of each loop so it was very spectator friendly. It was great as I got to see Chelsea a number of times! After a tough start to the run I ended up finishing strongly in 1:22:16 even with a bathroom stop!
I would highly recommend this race to anyone - it is well worth the trip!
After the race Chelsea and I spent the next 4 days exploring the region and seeing some amazing scenery from mountains, to glaciers to fjords to some of the best waterfalls I have ever seen! We even did some hiking with Chels doing a great job!
After spending 7 days in Norway we flew back to BWI. Instead of heading back to Charlottesville we drove north to northern New Jersey to attend my Lehigh Track teammate Victor's wedding. I was excited as I had the honor of being in his wedding party as well! After a great weekend with old friends we drove the 6 plus hours back to Charlottesville Sunday just in time for both of us to get to work on Monday. A long, exhausting break had to come to an end at some point!
After surviving Monday and Tuesday with work, I crashed hard Tuesday night and slept for 14 hours! Much needed!
10 days after getting back I was headed back up to BWI where I was flying out non-stop to Iceland for the Northern most Triathlon in the world to Challenge Iceland!
This was an inaugural race that brought some big name pros to the Land of Fire and Ice! I fortunate to get a great home-stay with Friðrik Guðmundsson who is a member of the local tri club and was racing Challenge Iceland himself. After getting in a great swim at one of the numerous local pools of Reykjavik, I put the bike together and did a great pre-race ride along the ocean leading to downtown Reykjavik. After the swim and ride it was time to check out the course and explore a little!
After driving to the race sight it was truly amazing to see how beautiful the area was with the rolling snow topped mountains and numerous fjords. Once getting to the lake that we would be swimming (it was a glacier lake that was freshwater, unlike all the fjords which were salt water from the ocean), checking out the very hilly bike course with almost 4k of climbing and rolling run, I was really able to take in all the surroundings.
After a great night sleep trying to adjust to the time zone difference and a nice pre-race run exploring the city it was time to go to the race expo for registration, pre-race briefing and pre-race meal. The meal actually had fresh caught salmon that had been brought off the boat that morning! How delicious it was!
When race day came it was nice to sleep in as the race didn't start until 10 am! It ended up being a typical Icelandic morning with a cool breeze and a rainy mist. When getting to the race site and setting up transition there was talk amongst us pros about what to wear on the bike - whether to put on arm warmers, toe warmers, hats gloves, etc. as the water was about 52 degrees and the air temp was not much warmer! I was fortunate enough to have done Norway a few weeks before where the weather was similar and knew I could wear just my normal kit here in Iceland too.
When the gun went off for the swim it was a fast pace right from the start with some swim studs of Tim Don, Brad Kahlefeldt and Giulio Molinari in the race. With only 13 pros in the race there weren't that many feet to stick on but I did my best as I was able to stay on a couple others for the first 1400m. After getting out of the water in a slower than hopeful swim of 28:54 I got onto the bike and knew it was going to be a tough ride with the rain, wind, cold and elevation gain. It was an out and back ride so as I approached the turn around I was able to see where I stood in the race. My power was holding steady and after the half way mark I was actually starting to increase my average power. I was actually feeling pretty good and my power was about 15 watts higher than where I was at Norway. However, with about 6 miles to go all I wanted was to get off my bike and start the run. My power was dropping a little but I was also trying to increase my cadence to loosen up the legs for the run. With a bike of 2:25 with almost 4k of climbing and seeing the watts be 5% higher than last race I was happy overall with the ride.
When I got out on the run I realized my lower back was really tight and the cold weather probably didn't help it. I was trying to loosen it up over the first few miles but it was not really helping. I even stopped at about 5k to try to quickly "pop" it. However, to no avail. I kept on plugging away but was not catching up to anyone. I realized at about 9 miles this run was not going to be my best but I kept putting one foot in front of the other and try to salvage what was left. I only ended up running a 1:25 for the half marathon at the end but considering how tight my back was I couldn't complain. After finishing this tough race in 4:22:59 for 9th overall I was a bit disappointed but it will keep me hungry for more.
I have to remember that I have only been training for the last few months as my achilles didn't allow any running or much biking. I didn't have the base that I normally have . When I think about it, I just have to be appreciative of being able to race and go to these amazing places.
I was supposed to be racing Pittsburgh Olympic Triathlon this past weekend and Luray Triathlon Olympic and Sprint race this weekend but God and Asher had other plans. My wife ended up going into labor on August 10th and at 9:00pm Asher George Rosinski was born... Stay tuned for more adventures ahead!
With so many memories made over the last couple months I feel thankful and blessed for the opportunities I have had.
I want to say thank you for reading, I know it was long but a lot has happened over the last few months! Thanks to my wife, family, friends and sponsors for the support over the years!


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I'll be on hiatus for a while in order to focus on getting my mom well and out of the hospital. I'll see you soon. In the meantime, your good thoughts are much appreciated.
Monthly Archives: July 2012
Freeplay Friday
I read this morning about a couple who took an incredible road trip–something, as you know, I dream of–and you can read more about it here. I'm not saying I'd want to be on the road for quite this long, although you never know. Maybe there's enough gypsy (or hippie) in my soul to do this, suitable companion by my side, alternating soundtracks in the CD player, the road before us, and no particular destination in mind–only the journey. Maybe this would be the vista spread out before us at the end of our day:
Or maybe it'd be some other place in the Big Backyard. Wouldn't matter where we were, my companion and me, so long as we were together at the end of the day. I dream of this.
Target it Thursday
Stuff I'm working on this week:
Less time online. More real life. Wish me luck. Actually, I don't need luck. I just need to shut the damn computer off and walk away.
The Random Hats project. Number 6 is done; I'll be casting on number 7 later today.
Mindful eating. Still. Always.
Wholesome discipline (that's a phrase from the Desiderata, which you oughta read if you haven't for a while. It's not just for hippies anymore).
I'm looking at ways of making a living from wherever I live. Send me some good vibes on that one. Going to a job? Not something I want to do ever again.
Lyrical Wednesday
Because we need rain, but mostly because it's Gary Allan.
Random hats of kindness
So I think I've decided–subject to change, whims, etc.–to incorporate the other blog into this one, since the hat blogging will only be sporadic at best, and two blogs may be one too many.
I have hattage to report today. Exciting, isn't it?
Hats 2, 3, 4, and 5 are done. Woot!
The pinkish one was blogged about when it was about half done, and you can check the details if you like over on the other blog, Random Hats of Kindness. This will be going to Afghans for Afghans along with a pile of other hats I'd already had knitted up. Three more will give me a tidy 25, and that's what I'm aiming for before the end of the month.
The purple ones are all patterns from Baby Beanies: Happy Hats to Knit for Little Heads, a really sweet book that I bought as much for the photography as for the patterns. The two basic rolled-brim hats are accompanied by a long-tail one, which is cute as the dickens but took far too long to finish–attaching the tassel was a hassle. So was the wrap to hide where I attached it. I might make it again but I'd work out the kinks a little better first.
The yarn is Vanna's Choice, a 100% acrylic which, despite my distaste for plastic yarns, knit up nicely. The purple is the imaginatively named "Purple;" the green is "Sweet Pea," a baby yarn (not made out of babies, but rather for babies) that is softer than the more robust purple yarn. These little charmers are for the CLICK for Babies campaign, and I'll be knitting up a few more before the October deadline for sending them in comes around.
Five hats down; 49 to go.
Heat and ants
The heatwave continues, with several more days of above 100 degrees in the forecast before a cool front and possibly some much needed rain comes. I swear I heard thunder in the night but if there was any rain at all, it was scanty.
Meanwhile, I've been invaded by a second wave of ants. I typically have ants in my living space in June, along with tiny new flies and weird winged ants. I've come to expect them and I'm ready to fight for several weeks. I wasn't so ready this time.
A tidy line, ever-moving, tracks across my kitchen area. They pause, touch antennae, trade whatever information they have, and move on. I appreciate their orderliness and their brevity when exchanging information. Unlike some folks I know, they keep it to just the facts, no embellishments. I like that about ants. I like the clean line and the ease of following their progress. I don't like them in my living space.
A long day lies ahead, but I will be victorious, again. Damn ants.
P. S. Happy Naked Monday. I sorta missed it on Friday.
Weekend review
I ate too much. I complained too much. I got too little exercise. I forgot to do my gratitude journal. That was my week on the surface.
But I did feel myself turn a corner in my soul. Things that once mattered to me that I had callously abandoned came to the fore again and I remembered, just a little, what I care about. Who I am, or want to be. What clenches my heart, and what makes me righteously indignant. More than that, I did something about it, in the small ways that I am able to.
The smallness of the acts isn't significant. The doing is. The getting pissed off about an unfair situation and doing something about it. The sorrow of seeing the faces of suffering and doing something about it. Giving until it felt good. Doing something about it instead of waiting for someone else to do it.
It's true that I'm only one person and there's only so much I can do by myself. But here's the thing: one person doing good added to another person doing good added to another person doing good and on and on adds up to a whole lot of good being done. One drop of rain by itself can't do much, but added to others? They'll fill an ocean.


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Bridges / Buildings Project Engineer / Designer
Job Description
An exciting opportunity exists for an Entry Level or experienced Bridges / Buildings Project Engineer to join Exeltech, a leading, multi-discipline engineering consulting firm, in our Lacey or Seattle, WA or Portland, OR office.
We are looking for a passionate and motivated engineer with an interest in structural bridge and/or buildings engineering.
- Prepare analysis, design and technical reports for a variety of projects, which may include: bridges, retaining walls, waterfront structures, transit, and fish passage structures.
- Perform analysis and design for structural aspects of projects, and perform quality control of calculations and plan sheets.
- Coordinate structural designs with other disciplines such as civil, traffic, geotechnical and survey.
- Use SAP 2000 and PGSuper software among others.
- Perform the routine aspects of assignments requiring knowledge and application of engineering principles
- Perform field activities such as observation of construction activities
- As applicable, serve as a technical lead to review, assign work and/or check design calculations and quantities by junior engineers
Bridges / Buildings Designer
- BSCE required, MSCE in structural engineering preferred
- Internship or other related work experience
- EIT license preferred
- Experience with SAP 2000, PGSuper and other related software
- Self-starter with a desire to work and learn with a great group of engineers and ability to work in an environment that can occasionally be fast paced
Bridges / Buildings Engineer
- BSCE required, MSCE in Structural Engineering preferred.
- 5-10 years bridge/buildings structural design experience required.
- PE required. SE preferred
- Experience with WSDOT bridge design manual (BDM), SDOT and ODOT standards
- Experience using structural analysis programs and bridge design software
- Experience in seismic design and analysis of bridges and/or buildings
- Experience in preparing Plans and writing specifications using WSDOT Standards preferred
- Self-starter with a desire to work and learn with a great group of engineers and ability to work in an environment that can occasionally be fast paced
Exeltech is a leading, multi-discipline engineering consulting firm with offices in Seattle and Lacey, Washington and Portland, Oregon and offers the opportunity for career growth and the ability to work on a variety of projects. We are founded on the principles of employee appreciation, diversity and teamwork.
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including paid holidays, vacation and sick leave; company sponsored 401(k) plan with company matching; paid health care including medical, dental, vision, prescription care, and life insurance; transit reimbursement; professional membership and continuing education support; flexible working hours, and performance bonus and profit sharing for all eligible employees.
Exeltech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, transfer, and promote people without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
To learn more about our vibrant and growing firm visit our Web site at www.xltech.com. If you or someone you know is interested, please send cover letter and resume to firstname.lastname@example.com or call Michelle Rhodes, Director of Finance and Administration, at (360) 357-8289.


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Below are the complete questions that were asked of the BOCC candidates at the DACCA forum.
Identify yourself, your district and why you are running for county commissioner. (1 minute)
1. Dunkirk has long been a "minor" town center and now Planning and Zoning is trying to change it to a "major" town center so that developers can bring in public water/sewer, increased residential density up to 4 per acre and aggressive growth. Per the proposed Comprehensive Plan, the only criteria that fits Dunkirk under "major" vs "minor" column in their chart is the amount of commercial space. We do not have a library, we do not have schools. Residents do not want what being changed to a "major" town center will bring. What is your solution? (2 minutes)
2. The proposed Comprehensive Plan removes buildout caps and expands town centers (Dunkirk by 400 acres) which will have a negative impact on our traffic, schools and aquifer from the uncontrolled growth. We already have 3 schools over capacity in northern Calvert. If elected Commissioner, will you support a cap on build-out? If so provide the number of persons and your reasons why you support it. If you do not support a cap, please state why. FYI, 2015 population based on Census numbers was 90,650 per the Maryland Dept of Planning 2017. (2 minutes)
3. Our source of water – the Aquia Aquifer is dropping by 2 to 4 feet per year per Dr Albert Tucker, President of the Chesapeake Environmental Protection Association (CEPA). As the water in our aquifer drops, levels of arsenic concentration rises. Many wells in the county have levels that are not safe and already need remedial treatment to remove the arsenic. There are residents who have already had to have their wells drilled deeper to access the water. Do you think we should stop aggressive growth until a solution to the decreasing levels of the aquifer can be addressed before we run out of water?. (2 minutes)
4. The County Commissioners and Planning and Zoning have been developing plans to help increase the use of Transferable Development Rights (TDRs) and Forest Conservation Transferable Development Rights (FCTDRs). How would you use or not use TDRs and FCTDRs to encourage preservation of natural resources in the county? (1 minute)
5. Are you willing to revisit the sign regulations in regards to electronic message boards and the so called "temporary" signs that we see in the medians and along the sides of the roads. (1 minute)
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Mobile Vet Center provides needed resources to Southern Maryland the third week of each month. The mobile vet center serves as an access point for veterans to learn about benefits, eligibility issues and to help veterans make appointments for counseling with local VA counselors. Visit the mobile vet center on these days:
Third Friday monthly
10 a.m.-3 p.m., Walmart Prince Frederick, Md.
The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners adopted new sign regulations on Jan. 31, 2018, to Section 6-8 of the Calvert County Zoning Ordinance.
Major changes include:
• Content neutrality to comply with the U.S. Supreme Court's Reed v. Town of Gilbert case opinion.
• More user-friendly:
• Located in one document instead of multiple documents.
• Sign dimensions, sign types and sign location now appears in charts for easier reference.
• Maximum sign areas and sign heights for freestanding signs both in and out of the town centers appear in charts for ease of use.
• All permanent sign regulations are consolidated in one section and all temporary sign regulations are consolidated in another for ease of use.
• A temporary sign is now defined by construction and material make-up of the sign, not a time limit. Temporary sign categories now include air-activated, balloon, flags, banners, blades and yard signs.
• The regulations allow electronic message center signs in the Prince Frederick Town Center and Employment Center zoning districts along MD Route 2/4, West Dares Beach Road and MD Route 231 west of MD Route 2/4.
The county's code enforcement staff will begin enforcing these new regulations by assisting business owners through the transition. Staff will provide businesses that are out of compliance with a zoning inspection report including a correction date (30 days from date of issuance) along with an online link to the new regulations.
Business owners are encouraged to review the new sign regulations online under Ordinance 04-18.1, Exhibit B. For additional information, please contact the Department of Planning & Zoning at
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Calvert County Sheriff's Department………………… (410)535-2800
Deputy Jared Curtin (firstname.lastname@example.com)….. (410)535-2800 ext. 8417
Maryland State Police……………………………………………………….. (410)535-1400
D/Sgt. Bruce Bevard, MSP, email@example.com)
Deputy Greg Cameron, Calvert Co. Sheriff's Office… (443)532-0000
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Judge Sentences Two American Sailors After Rape of Japanese Woman
(TOKYO) -- A Japanese judge handed down sentences for two American sailors convicted of raping and robbing a woman in Okinawa last October, calling their actions "contemptible and violent."
Seaman Christopher Browning and Petty Officer 3rd Class Skyler Dozierwalker both admitted to their crimes and were sentenced to ten and nine years behind bars, respectively. But the incident is reigniting longstanding tensions between the U.S. military and Okinawans.
Okinawa Island houses over half of the 50,000 American troops in Japan, and plays a crucial role in regional security, but the rape is only the latest in a series of incidents that are sparking outrage and building resentment.
In 1995 most notably, three soldiers were only sentenced to six and a half years each after the brutal gang rape of a 12-year-old girl. The crime and lax sentencing sparked massive anti-U.S. demonstrations.
Incidents like this only add to general complaints about noise and the dangers that come with living near military bases. Before the rape last October, residents were already upset at U.S. plans to deploy Osprey aircraft to the island.
Although most military crimes are tried in military court, severe and contemptible offenses such as rape can be tried in Japanese courts, as was the case here.
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It's getting to be my favorite time of year, golf season. The PGA tour is starting to heat up with bigger tournaments and people are already talking about The Masters. In New England, we're starting to get glimpses of nicer weather. It can also be one of the most frustrating times of year for me professionally though. Why you ask? Now that the weather is getting nicer, I'm starting to get golfers calling saying they want to get ready for the upcoming season. It is great that people are looking to get better, and I love helping my golfers. The problem is that the season starts in two weeks. Where were you for the past 3 months when you couldn't play golf and were stuck inside? The truth is, you already missed the boat if you truly want to be ready for the start of the season. Fear not though my golfing friends, there is still plenty that you can do to improve your golf game for next season.
What are the two most important things to focus on? Good mobility and good stability. Simple right? What that really means is you need good mobility of your hips, ankles, shoulders, and neck. For stability you need strength in your core, chest, hips, and shoulders. That is just to develop a good foundation. If you really want to hit the ball farther, you need to work on power development. That is a whole extra level of strength and speed training. Are you starting to see why you need at least 3 months to make a change in the off season? I'm going to do my best to simplify it for you to get you up and running for the season. Just remember that next season you need to call me in December, not March.
The biggest restriction that I see in amateur golfers is shoulder turn – most don't have enough. This restriction places a lot of strain on your back and shoulders. It can also limit the power you can produce in your swing. My favorite way to improve shoulder turn is the open book exercise. Perform 10 repetitions, with a 3 second hold, twice a day.
Most amateurs are seriously lacking in the stability category. The reason is, most people sit all day at their job and then during their commute to and from work. The glutes and abdominals are the two big players in producing stability. The unfortunate thing is that when we are sitting, both of these muscles are taking a break. That means that in a normal work day the two most important players in producing stability in the golf swing are on vacation. I'm not telling you to quit your job and find one that doesn't require you to sit all day. I'm just trying to give you an idea of what an uphill battle it is to build the proper stability that is required in the golf swing. One of the best exercises to help increase both glute and abdominal strength at the same time is the bridge with kick. Perform 3 sets of 10 repetitions, twice daily.
Performing those two exercises will get you started on the right track. It isn't ideal but it's better than nothing. The take home message? Golf season doesn't start in March or April. It really starts 2-3 months before that. Make sure you get started a little bit earlier next season to make it your best. Happy golfing!
- Ian at OrthoCore


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GiftsOnline4UTuesday, January 15, 2013
Well the Christmas chaos is over for another year. But the buying of gifts is never over is it? With Valentines day and Mothers day coming up, and not to mention all the family and friends birthdays, there's always an occasion to buy for!
If your looking for new ideas to treat your loved ones then take a look at GiftsOnline4U.com. They have a fantastic selection of unique gift ideas for every occasion. Their easy to navigate website enables you to shop by price, occasion, for people or simply by type of gift. You can also skip straight to personalised or engraved gifts if that's what you have in mind. Each item has a clear detailed photo and description to ensure you can see exactly what you are buying. It also says how long it will take for the item to be dispatched when bought so you know how far in advance to order your gift.
I love to make an effort with personalised gifts for friends and family. I'm a big fan of the Personalised Alcohol Gifts With Pewter Plaque the site. I'm already eyeing up a few products for fathers day and I hear they have some special labels coming in anytime now ready for Valentines day. Each of the pewter labelled gifts can be personalised with your own short message making them the perfect gift for anyone.
After having a good look through the site for everyone else, I decided to see what I'd love for myself. This is when I came across the gorgeous Finger print jewellery section. What especially caught my eye was the personalised silver finger print heart locket. It would make the perfect mothers day gift. The best thing about many of these jewellery items is if you have two children you can buy an additional impression kit to have both of their hand/foot/finger prints on the one item.
Why don't you take a look for yourself? What is your favourite GiftsOnline4U item?
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Planet Food's 2017 Achievable New Years Resolutions
2017 is finally here.
Today is the day to grow. Create a simple goal and work hard to achieve it to your best ability. Be grateful and enjoy life's pleasures. Realise how good you really are and do something today that your future self will thank you for. Work hard and dream big.
"Write it in your heart that every day is the best day in the year" – Ralph Waldo Emerson.
According to a recent survey, around 69% of us intend to make at least one New Year's resolution, and less than 25% of us will actually strive to achieve them.
Let's change that statistic! Create a better you. Never stop, and never hold back. Challenge yourself this New Year with one of the following achievable New Year's Resolutions.
Don't text and drive
Floss your teeth more often
Start saving for a vacation
Buy local
Spend money on things that create memories
Stay in touch with friends and family
Travel somewhere new
Enjoy life more
Take up a new hobby
Design the life you love. Think it, feel it, do it !


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Apparently, Dudley (our 10 year old Labrador) has mysteriously put on weight in the last couple of weeks, even though his diet has remained the same. Since he just survived mast-cell cancer tumors and reached a pinnacle age for labs, I'm considering changing his dog food from Science Diet to some other brand.
My Question: Does anyone have any good suggestions of dog food brands for older dogs that will help him stay slim?


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Myownly Boarding Kennel is a professional and personalized cat and dog boarding business located in Monroe Washington. With over 45 years of experience in animal husbandry, grooming and animal health, it truly is the best "home away from home" for your pet!
Myownly has awarded deserving Monroe Youth Scholarships through the Monroe Public Schools Foundation over the years. They would like to continue this tradition and specifically support young students who have faced personal struggles and turned those experiences into positive decisions and goals.
If you would prefer to contribute via check, please send your donation to the following address. Please also mention "MyOwnly Community Scholarship" either in the memo line of the check, or by attaching a separate note.
Monroe Public Schools Foundation
200 East Fremont Street
Monroe, WA98272-2336
The Monroe Public Schools Foundation (MPSF) manages the Local Community Scholarship Awards Program. The MPSF is a nonprofit organization which will make any donations made towards this Scholarship award tax deductible as allowed by law. Anyone making a donation for this scholarship will receive a tax letter in January income tax purpose from the MPSF.
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NYS law mandates that every DWI conviction result in an Ignition Interlock Device being installed on any car that the defendant owns or has access to. The only exception is when a defendant has to drive a work vehicle for his or her employment. This page answers a few of the most common questions I hear regarding the Ignition Interlock Device.
Where can I get an Ignition Interlock Device?
There are at least four service providers for Ignition Interlock Devices. My listing them here is not, by any means, an endorsement. Make sure they have worked with Monroe County Probation and know the requirements for New York State. Monroe County Probation requires that you install a Class III Ignition Interlock Device, which has a camera. If you are on probation you will need a Class III device equipped with both a GPS locator and real-time data feed.
In no particular order:
- Intoxilock (844) 677-9243
- Draeger (800) 332-6858
- Smart Start (800) 831-3299
- Guardian Interlock (800) 499-0994
Do I have to get an Ignition Interlock in my car if my husband was ordered to install one?
Not necessarily. If your car is not titled to your husband, and if you do not allow him to drive the car, then you do not have to have an IID installed. I have seen judges tell spouses that they need to give the court a signed affidavit stating that they will not allow their husband (or wife) to drive their vehicle. When it comes up in our cases, we push back – a court does not have the authority to sanction a spouse because of a defendant's conviction. It is a misdemeanor to knowingly allow somebody with an IID restriction on his or her license to drive a vehicle without an IID, but that does not give a court authority to order an IID onto a vehicle not owned by the defendant.
If you have a vehicle that is titled jointly with a spouse who is about to be convicted of DWI, transfer the car out of their name, and do not allow them to drive it. It will save you $100 per month in IID fees, as well as the inconvenience of having to blow into an IID device on a regular basis.
How much does an Ignition Interlock Device cost?
IID's cost up to $150.00 to install and between $75.00 and $125.00 per month to maintain. Monroe County Probation requires that you install a Class III IID, which has a camera in the device. If you are on probation you will need a Class III device equipped with both a GPS locator and real-time data feed.
Can I remove an Ignition Interlock Device?
Not until you get a letter from the Court or Probation confirming that the device can be removed. Courts normally send these removal letters to our clients automatically at the end of their IID terms. If, however, you have an IID installed for six months with no violations, we can request an early removal.
Can somebody else drive my car when there is an Ignition Interlock Device installed?
Yes, but they still have to blow and follow all the IID rules. The IID does not turn off when someone other than you tries to operate your car, so make certain that the person driving your car understands that if they fail to blow as directed, or if they blow into the IID with any alcohol on their breath, the car will go into a lock-out mode.
Can I have my car worked on at a garage when there is an Ignition Interlock Device installed?
Yes, but many mechanics won't blow into the IID. Please talk to the shop about the IID, and ask ahead of time if they will blow as directed. If they fail to blow, or if one of the mechanics has alcohol on his or her breath, the IID will register a violation, and you will have to deal with it – either with the service provider or in court. Taking preventative measures to make sure you don't get violated will safe you a lot of grief in the long run.
Can I have the Ignition Interlock Device removed early?
The minimum period for an IID installation is 12 months. After six months you can make a motion to have the period reduced, and many judges will grant that motion if you haven't had any reported violations.
The Ignition Interlock Device is one of the costliest and most inconvenient sanctions associated with a DWI conviction. If you want to avoid an Ignition Interlock Device being installed on your car, you need to hire an attorney who can help you avoid a DWI conviction.
If you are charged with drunk driving, contact us at The Militello Law Firm for a free telephone consultation and case evaluation. (585) 485-0025


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I wonder what high school taught me but what do you think it will teach you?
The truth is, college can be a pretty cool experience but what it's also a great opportunity to look back at the time and spent in high school, the memories you made there, the diploma you earned and more. What you will find is that high school was a blast, it was a time full of new excitements, plenty of adventure and learning that further enriched your life.
Off the top of my head I could think about making new friends, how to deal with the endless onslaught of childish rumors, how to plan ahead for the future, how much relationships matter, and how to keep your integrity.
I put together a list of the best 5 things high school teaches you that caught my attention on social media. Do you agree with this list? I'd love to hear your opinions.
#HighSchoolTaughtMe people are only friends with you because it's convenient.
— Sean O'Donnell (@TheSeanODonnell) May 18, 2016
#highschooltaughtme that pizza day was the greatest day of all! pic.twitter.com/aLpoV0yjvt
— NEO EDMUND Writer (@NeoEdmund1) May 18, 2016
#HighSchoolTaughtMe that school is about passing, not learning.
— Jalen Skutt (@JalenSkutt) May 18, 2016
#highschooltaughtme to always choose a seat next to an outlet so you can charge your phone
— danny (@lolimdanny) May 18, 2016
#HighSchoolTaughtMe How to take a shower, Get dressed, Do my hair, and brush my teeth in 15 minutes.
— Zachary (@ZachHerreraS) May 18, 2016


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" Mizrak, Black Avni, because of the ferocity of his cavalry charges in the First World War. Later, high amoung the icy forest and rills of a land that had seen nine invasions come from the east, Black Avni's men rode out into blizzards which they welcomed. Each store reassured them of an ally long considered vital to the country's defense.
President Truman probably wrecked plans of the Soviet Union to dominate all of Europe, when he launched the Marshall Aid Plan for Turkey an Greece. It surely gave all other war ravaged lands cause for hope, too.
In Turkey, Harry Truman was teamed with President Inonu who rebuffed Churchill and Roosevelt during World War II, with a refusal to declare war against Germany or to send troops to the eastern front. He was sure the Red Army would have moved, as in the Balkans to occupy both the Dardanelles and Bosphorus - historic dream of Russians for five hundred years.
That winter, as weapons of modern armies poured in, Black Avni's cavalry columns appeared headed toward the pages of history - where they would feel more at home.
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Stephen Skuce, Ph.D. (Queen's University, Belfast)
Director of Global Relationships for the British Methodist Church; PhD Supervisor, Cliff College.
An Irish Methodist minister, Stephen's previous experience includes pastoral ministry in Ireland, missionary service in Sri Lanka and university chaplaincy in Dublin. Formerly Academic Dean at Cliff College and then Director of Research for the Methodist Church, Stephen now oversees the world church relationships team for the Methodist Church. His research and publishing interests are primarily in the area of mission and inter-faith understanding.
Selected Relevant Publications
Faith Reborn: Mission in a (Wonderfully) Strange New Ireland (Sheffield: CC Academic Press, 2008)
The Faiths of Ireland (Dublin: Columba, 2006)
Drifting (Dublin: The Bible Society, 2006) [co-author]
'DT Niles' in T Yates with S Skuce Twentieth Century Missiology: Issues and Thinkers (Calver: Cliff College Publishing, 2014)
'Not Just Us and Them' in T Yates (ed), Mission and the Next Christendom (Calver: Cliff College Publishing, 2005)
'Us and Others: Christianity and other faiths', MET, (Spring 2018)
'Growing Methodism in the North East', The Connexion, Issue 8 (Spring 2017)
'Recognising Reality: World Methodism and (Re) Establishing the Church' Rethinking Mission, March 2017
'From good mission to excellent evangelism' The Connexion, Issue 1 (Winter 2015)
'Emerging from the Rural Church: appropriate missional practice' in Rural Theology Vol 10, No 2 (2012)
'Wesleyan Pneumatology' in Journal of the European Pentecostal Association Vol 32, No 1 (2012)
'A World of Faiths' in Ichthus Vol. 161, No. 2 (Summer 2011)
'Towards an Authentic Wesleyan Inter-Faith Understanding' in Studies in Interreligious Dialogue Vol. 19, No 1 (2009)
'Invulnerable Mission: a Confession' in Momentum Oct 2008
'The Sri Lankan Influence on a Irish Theological Journey' in Sri Lankan Journal of Theological Reflection Vol. 3, No 1 (2007)
'The Danish Cartoons Crisis: A Methodist Response' in Headline, Summer 2006
'Faith in Ulster: Facing up to Diversity' in Lion and Lamb, No. 37, Autumn 2004
'Persecution in Sri Lanka' in Church in Chains, No. 70, Summer 2004
Professional Papers:
'Professional Doctorates and Reflective Practice in Christian Ministry' Facilitating the Faith sector conf, Sarum College, 27-28 November 2017.
'Methodism, Growth and Evangelism', University of Roehampton, 21 November 2017
'Methodist Heritage and Mission' Orphan House Lecture, 21 May 2016, Newcastle
'Research, practice and the professional Christian minister', Ministry & management: God & mammon? Conference, 2 September 2014, University of Roehampton
'The Past, Present and Future (?) of Methodist World Mission', Oxford-Manchester Methodist Studies Seminar, 30 November 2013, Manchester
'Authentically Wesleyan: Towards a Complete Wesleyan Engagement with People of Other Faiths' 13thOxford Institute for Methodist Theological Studies, 12-19 August 2013, Christ Church, Oxford
'Living in a Global World' The 5th Wesley International Conference, 3 November 2011, Hyupsung University, Korea
'Emerging from the Rural Church' Faith and the Future of the Countryside Conference, 3-5 November 2010, Swanick
'John Wesley's Inter-Faith Understanding', MMS History Project Conference, 28 October 2008, Birmingham
'The Panadura Controversy of 1873: Evangelical Zeal or Assault on Ceylonese Society', MMS History Project Conference, 24 November 2005, Birmingham.
'Missiological Implications for Ireland', BIAMS Conference. 12 June 2005, Belfast
'Them and Us, Now and Then – Early Irish Methodist Missionary Inter-Faith Understanding Compared with 2003 Survey', MMS History Project Conference. 24 November, 2004, Birmingham.
'Interreligious Ireland – Lessons for Third Level Education from Ireland's Past and Present Inter-Faith Experience', Globalisation and Inclusion: Challenges for Professional Education in the Third Level Sector, a DCI-UCC conference. 1 June, 2004, University College, Cork.
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Even having seen and thoroughly enjoyed John Wick, one cannot help but feel like "the surprise factor" played an important part in why it became an instant cult classic (or whatever the equivalent to cult classic is in this day and age) as soon as it did.By the fall of 2014, superhero movies and oversized blockbusters had saturated the market, and we were ready for a streamlined and lower scale action movie. Keanu Reeves had been starring in nothing but stinkers for a while, and was ready for a comeback. It was a perfect combination of exactly what we needed, made even better by the fact that the movie seemed to come out of nowhere. It makes sense, then, that the great fear with John Wick: Chapter 2 was whether it could live up to the freshness of the original. Those in doubt should rest assured that Chapter 2 doesn't only live up to its predecessor, it surpasses it.
If there was one thing that was going to be hard to replicate in a John Wick sequel, it's the simplicity of the original's plot. And it's true that Chapter 2 cannot come up with a hook as simple and divine as the first movie's. In case you don't remember or haven't seen John Wick, the movie can be summarized thusly: Some ruffians kill John Wick's dog, and John Wick takes revenge. It's the plot equivalent of perfectly designed minimalist chair, clean, to the point, and beautiful. The plot of Chapter 2 is much messier, beginning with an action sequence designed to tie loose ends from the previous chapter and then going in circles for a while before finally revealing what it had been building towards. It's a minor weakness that the movie manages to survive intact, particularly because the payoff is worth it. John Wick Chapter 2 is good throughout, but the movie's second half is something else.
John Wick presented us with a fantasy world in which assassins use their own currency (some sort of old golden coins) and stay in a private hotel for criminals. The attention paid to crafting a unique not-quite-realistic world was indicative of a meticulously crafted movie. John Wick Chapter 2 takes the world sketched out by the first movie, and blows it up to epic proportions. We are no longer in a not-quite-realistic world, we are in the deep end of movie world. This is a movie so confident in its abilities it isn't afraid of going big, or indulging in the ridiculous. The ridiculous is actually what makes it so great.
The first thing we see in the movie is a Buster Keaton silent being projected onto the wall of a building. The movie announces the fact that it's taken its cues from the silent masters of physical comedy, and it doesn't disappoint. From there, we quickly cut to a long chase sequence. John Wick drives like a maniac through the streets of New York. He is looking for the precious vintage muscle car that was stolen from him in the last movie. It doesn't take him long to find the car and make an escape, but he is followed by a series of henchmen, who all ride in taxi cabs. This is when, as they say, shit gets real. John Wick fights off the henchmen, but once he's dispatched them, two more taxi cabs pull over and another bunch of henchmen walk out to fight. Cabs keep pulling up and John Wick keeps dispatching henchmen for a long time. The amount of cabs that pull up in that sequence and the amount of people who are run over by them is excessive and ridiculous. It is also very cool.
That's just the first example of the kind of cards John Wick: Chapter Two has up its sleeve. Its action sequences are long and indulgent and they are better off for it. The moment when Keanu and Common keep falling down a seemingly endless staircase, the big finale shootout inside what is essentially a hall of mirrors, and particularly the scene in which John Wick has to escape literally every assassin in New York City are all set pieces for the ages. Chapter 2 might not be as tightly plotted and consistent as its predecessor, but it aims for higher heights. It shoots for the stars, and damn it, it succeeds.
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|Snow day.
This is Diefenbaker, or Dief (pronounced Deef) for short. He was my family's first dog. We did everything wrong with him because we didn't know any better.
He was another Australian Shepherd. When we first met him we had no idea what an Australian Shepherd was (uhoh). We saw an ad in a local newspaper (ohno) when we were at our cottage near Lakefield, went out to check out the litter from a pair of farm dogs with no health testing (ohmy). As we were driving up for the first time my mother mutters, "Those are the ugliest dogs I've ever seen."
We met the dam and the dam's sister, and the litter. The farmer suggested we take the tiny ball of fur chilling in the back since "he'd be the type of dog your girls could dress up." We came back a few weeks later to bring him home with us.
Cue 12 wonderful (if a bit clueless) years with this really fabulous dog. Despite doing everything so wrong, things turned out pretty right. He never learned how to walk at heel (we never learned how to teach him, more accurately), he would terrorize our cats, and didn't like other dogs in his personal space. But he was relaxed, very even tempered, and A Very Good Dog.
|Dief about 5 months old.
My sister around 10.
The week he died was a strange one. He seemed fine one day, and a bit sick the next. Three days (and three vet visits) later he was put down. During those days I hand fed him his meals since he wouldn't touch them on his own. At first we thought it was discomfort from arthritis (apparently the x-rays showed that his hips were in significantly worse condition than we thought), but there ended up being a deeper, more significant issue.
My dad was out of town, and my mom had died a few years prior, so it was just my sister and I in the vet's office when he went. It was a very surreal, very sad experience. He was sweet and compliant up until the end.
|The type of dog the girls could dress up.
He really set the stage for Cohen, who luckily hasn't had to suffer through nearly as much of our ignorance. I sometimes forget what it's like to just have a nice family dog (as opposed to a furry ball of energy who feeds off attention like a vampire). It's really all you need. Everything else is just gravy.
|Are we having a good time?
He's been on my mind a lot lately, so I thought I'd share a bit.
|The glasses make the man.
It's probably no coincidence that in just about all my favourite photos of Dief he was wearing some sort of article of clothing. He was a funny looking guy.
|Dief after an unplanned dip in the lake pre-canoe trip.
Upon showing his prowess in the water we quickly fitted
him with a lifejacket.


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Sony announced the SmartWatch 2 a short while back and while we saw a complete set of specs, things were not quite as complete in terms of the pricing and availability details. We still have yet to see anything official from Sony in that regard, however UK retailer Clove has recently offered a bit of detail on the subject. They have even opened up pre-orders for those ready to part with some money.
According to details coming from Clove, the Sony SmartWatch 2 will begin shipping in the middle of July. The pre-order listing notes the first stock is expected during the week commencing July 15th. The price of the watch has been set at £100 (£120 with VAT being included). The one thing to keep in mind, this is just an estimate of shipping from Clove and things could still change. That said, Clove has provided fairly reliable shipping date details and timeframes in the past.
Looking at the watch itself and we find a wearable that will bring a 1.6-inch (220 x 176) touchscreen display that is able to provide alerts for everything from caller ID and text messages to Facebook and Twitter. The watch will also provide details and controls for music playback and pairs with your handset over Bluetooth and NFC.
Sony launched the SmartWatch 2 for use with Xperia devices, however it will work with quite a few more thanks to the app available by way of the Play Store. The listing notes the app as working with devices running Android 4.0 or later and according to details coming from Sony, there are roughly 200 smartwatch apps available in the Play Store to further increase the functionality.
While we have some information for those in the UK, we will also be keeping an eye out for pricing and availability details for those in other markets. But perhaps the real item to watch will be the success. Sony has tried the smartwatch game before and we are left wondering whether this time around will bring more success.
SOURCE: Clove Blog


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InternStellar - Among the Stars
I can't speak for my other team members, but our first day HLK was similar to the first day of high school. Remember when you were a kid and it was the night before the first day of school? You try to calm the overwhelming feeling of nerves by picking out your outfit for the next morning, which actually makes you even more nervous. I couldn't help but think, "What if I'm overdressed? Or worse, what if I'm underdressed?". Then the flashbacks from the first day of high school hit with the combination of, "What if I get lost?" or "What if I don't make friends?".
Fast forward to noon of the following Monday...
Everything I was afraid of went away instantly after meeting my fellow interns. It didn't take long for us to feel like a team, which was great because we were assigned to come up with a team name. We researched the team names of the interns from the past to help guide us. (PS - "Adstronauts", if you're reading this, props to you for your team name.) We brainstormed for a few hours and ultimately came up with, "InternStellar". The term "Interstellar" means among or between stars. This felt very fitting because we felt like lost, little interns surrounded by intelligent and creative people (the stars). Next, we had to take a group photo for the blog and decided to be less than traditional. We wanted to stand out from previous group photos, so we decided to channel a photo from the 1970's of men with a reflective expression. (We apologize if our photo looks more "Hunger Games-esque" than it does reflective.) We're very excited and thankful for the opportunity to work at HLK for the next six weeks! Here's to hoping these next five weeks don't fly by like the first week.
Hi! My name is Jeff Ross and I am InternStellar's Media Strategist. As the media strategist, I research to uncover which platforms (Facebook, radio, billboards, etc...) would be most effective in reaching our target audience. This includes finding prominent data that proves the potential upside of utilizing certain media. I am from Glen Rock, New Jersey and am going into my senior year at Principia College in Elsah, Illinois. I love to play basketball and baseball, and also enjoy being surrounded by nature. On my first day at HLK, I was a little nervous... and very overdressed. I went the whole nine yards and wore a full suit and tie, despite the temperature hovering around triple digits. I realized quickly that I had overdone it. The atmosphere at HLK has struck me as being a perfect medley of professional and comfortable, where a suit would not always be necessary, but a positive, working spirit would.
My name is Irina and I am the team's Art Director. I didn't realize my true professional calling until after completing my first bachelor's degree in History, and now it finally makes sense why I have always thought visually – from solving math problems in my head instead of through an equation, to doodling endlessly on everything. I am thrilled to have a career in a creative field, mainly because I get the opportunity to meet and collaborate with extraordinary people. Also, I'm almost used to the feeling of never knowing enough and constantly find myself in the middle of an online course or a tutorial. My roots are in a beautiful historic town not far from Moscow, Russia, and my background often helps me stay grounded and shift perspectives.
Hi! My name is Aaron Dozzi. I'm from Charlotte, North Carolina, and I'm a rising senior at Washington University in St. Louis studying Neuroscience and Marketing. When I'm not snacking in the office, I love trying new things in my free time – from learning how to play Despacito on piano, to, as of just yesterday, yin vinyasa yoga. As a Strategist/Researcher, my role is to translate business objectives into strategic communications solutions – from idea through execution and improvement. This includes (but, of course, is not limited to) shaping and defining a project's focus and purpose, determining the audience and how to best satisfy the goal of the business and identifying and reporting key success metrics. Since day one, the Launchpad internship has delivered a unique chance to experience agency life through hands-on projects and to learn and grow everyday through the help of personal mentors. This is, quite simply, awesome. I'm excited to delve right in with a team of talented interns, and, as a Strategist/Researcher, utilize my two areas of study to combine consumer behavior and business in one role.
Hey, I'm Laura Grayson and I am the Content Manager. During the course of this internship, I will be in charge of the Launchpad Blog where I will write about myself and the team's experience over the next six weeks. I will also be in charge of the content plans associated with our client projects, including social media, email, blogs and video. I am currently a senior at Louisiana State University in Shreveport. During my free time, I can usually be found playing guitar and piano. However, my favorite hobbies are photography and videography. I love turning an ordinary video or picture into something much greater. I applied to HLK because I thought this would be a great place to experience a real advertising environment. I also liked HLK because I felt that my photography and videography skills would be put to use in a marketing way. To say I was impressed with HLK on my first day would be an understatement. It was everything I thought it would be and more. I am very excited about this six week journey and I am looking forward to gaining the experience and knowledge that will be needed later in my career.
My name is Shelby Carey and I am Session Two's Account Manager. For the purposes of this internship, I have the job of creating the timelines for InternStellar's projects, keeping everyone on track. I come from a small town in Central Illinois, called Beardstown. I am majoring in Communication and Rhetorical Studies with a minor in Art. When I'm not busy with school and extracurriculars, I love to be outside. I grew up on a farm raising and showing pigs, hunting, fishing, riding four-wheelers, etc. Don't let my farm roots fool you though, I enjoy shopping, getting my nails done and binge watching Netflix just as much as the next person. My first day at HLK was amazing and every employee I have met has been welcoming and eager to offer up their help. Someone once said "if you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life" and I'm starting to see exactly what they meant by that.
My name is Rachel Garten and I am the Copywriter. The Copywriter is responsible for telling conceptually strong and flawlessly executing stories. I collaborate and improve the work with the designers, account managers, art directors and strategists. I am from St. Charles and I went to school at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Some of my hobbies and passions include: writing, reading, listening to music, watching movies, cooking, swimming, paddle boarding and kayaking. My favorite food is Chicken Alfredo. On my first day at HLK I was, of course, nervous about finding the place and meeting everyone but I was also (and still am) excited to learn and experience working at an agency as great as HLK. I love the atmosphere, work and people – being here is the best part of my summer.