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Ready or not, here it comes!
The tree has been decorated, thanks to two very willing
participants. They did a very thorough job making sure that
any ornament that we've ever owned, made, inherited
or given to us was hung on that tree.
The letters to Santa have been written.
There will be NO fighting over stockings this year!
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You may recall that at the beginning of June our cat Jumper had kittens and within two weeks they all had died. Now I wanted to get her fixed right away after that and knew I only had a window of opportunity but didn't realize just how small that was. In finding out the price the vet charges my friend had recommended the humane society that does it for a reasonable amount. The only problem being that they couldn't get her in right away. By that time I knew she was probably expecting and she had noticeable signs early on or maybe I just knew what to look for. Sure enough, she got bigger and bigger and I began to wonder how many kittens were in there as she looked ready to burst! I had figured her to be due the first week in Sept.
Jumper ended up giving birth Aug. 22nd which happened to be the day that George had friends over to celebrate his birthday (a little late). Again, I missed the birth but the boys alerted me that she had her kittens as she came out with her tail wet and was now skinny. Thankfully we were able to find them shortly after. The day before I had been walking around our yard with Jumper and she disappeared for awhile into a heap of wood behind our shed. I figured that was where she went and sure enough there were the kittens beneath the wood in a grassy area. She had nine kittens but two were not alive. This time we had two black and six orange and they seemed to have a better start than the previous litter that had been born stuck in an old couch. Jumper had cleaned them all off and taken care of them as she should.
George's friend who loves animals helped get the kittens moved into an old desk cabinet with blankets we had ready. Jumper also seemed more confident in feeding them. We lost one kitten a day later that had been the runt. I wasn't sure what to expect this time around but so far all is well. The kittens are now 17 days old and getting bigger every day. They grow amazingly fast! We are able to handle them a little more although can't wait until their claws retract so they aren't getting stuck on us. They each look so sweet with their eyes open, although a few are crusty the past few days so I am gently cleaning them. The kids are enjoying these little bundles of fur and are helpful in taking care of them. Next week they should be walking around more which will be fun to watch!
Anyone interested in a kitten???
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
More kittens!
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I will admit that they are pretty cute, but no, never, we cannot, absolutely cannot add one more creature to this household :)
- September 8, 2009 at 4:06 PM
Awwwww....they look so cute!
I"m glad this litter is more healthy.
- September 9, 2009 at 4:24 PM
So...will you be getting her fixed now? The kittens are cute and I would love one but Paul's allergic.
- September 13, 2009 at 11:35 AM
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On the first floor of the villa, the huge master bedroom is equipped with a water bed, a large screen and wide open onto a terrace with unobstructed views of the sea and Saint-Tropez. The bathroom in this room has a large spa shower for two people, a jacuzzi tub, 2 sinks, separate toilet and a large dressing room. You can take a shower with a view of the sea and Saint-Tropez!
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4 roomsLiveable floor area : 750 Sq.ft.
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- View : Panoramic, unobscured, village, street/avenue
- Children welcome
- Setting : Peaceful
- Sandy beach at 9mi.
- Fishing
- Exposure : South
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Interior Village House with View: panoramic, unobscured, village, ...
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Liveable floor area : 750 Sq.ft.
Interior layout : 4 Room(s), 2 bedroom(s), bathroom, shower room, WC, living room, sitting room, Kitchen Area, dining area, tv room, patio, veranda
Sleeps - bed(s) : 1 double bed(s), 3 single bed(s)
Guest facilities : T.V., cable/satelite, internet access, wardrobe, cupboard, Hanging wardrobe, Skylights, Curtains, Double glazed
Appliances : Crockery/cuttlery, kitchen utensils, cafetiere, electric coffee maker, gas cooker, oven, micro-wave oven, extractor hood, refridgerator, washing machine, vacuum cleaner
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Outside accommodation : Terrace 430 Sq.ft.
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Leisure activities less than 20 km / 12 miles : Bathing, pedalo, surfing, windsurfing, sailing, tennis, hiking, mountain bike (path), horse trecking, rollerblade/rollerskate (circuit), skate board (ramps), racing circuit, fishing, angling
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1400-067 AjudaLisbon and Tagus Valley
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Latitude 38°42'27.54"N
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Idris Elba Breaks Up With His Baby Mama, Naiyana Garth
The pair has been dating since 2013, and have a twenty two month old child together. But it looks like they are ready to go their separate ways, with multiple reports indicating Elba has moved out of their shared home.
According to The Sun, Elba has moved into a nearby apartment to stay close to his son Winston.
The 43 year old has recently been spotted in public with supermodel Naomi Campbell- the duo spent a night partying at a club in New York- and naturally a link is being drawn between the two occurrences.
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Now that I surprisingly have some free time, it is time to back date all my entries!
On 4th September, as usual I was studying in school with gh. After that he brought me out for dinner at some mysterious location. which turned out to be Sunset Way. It was my first time at Sunset Way, because I always had the impression that it is very inaccessible.
Which isn't true, 151 from NUS goes there! But no la, gh drove, we didn't take bus :p
We arrived at Buttercake N Cream which I initially thought only sold desserts based on the name. But nope, it serves main course too. We set at the alfresco dining area, which really feels like we are dining by the beach or some coastal area - despite no sea/river being in sight!
Perhaps the coconut trees gave it the illusion. and also the lights. Hmm.
The food ranges from S$12 to S$40, with no GST charged. It is pretty affordable actually, if you consider the S$12 dishes. There is also set dinner for 2, which cost S$49.90+, but we didn't go for that.
Here are the price lists at Buttercake N Cream, which I got from their website:
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we took quite some time to decide on what to eat, or rather, gh took quite some time. We had to wait quite awhile for the food, so we were super hungry actually.
It was quite difficult to take photos there, because my flash is way too blinding and bright, but at low light, it is not sharp and clear :( upsetttttt! Or perhaps I should have used the high sensitivity mode. Oh well...I like flash btw, I dunno why people shun away from it! It's like your photos will be crisp, where the colours totally pop out! And with additional photoshop, it pops out even more! I like strong contrasts!
Okay anyway, OUR FOOD CAMEEEEE! :D
Woah, the Chicken & Sausage was super worth it! S$13 for such a huge serving! And it tasted great too! I only tasted the chicken though. My Pan Fried Cod Fillet was heavenly too. Though the serving seems small, it is sufficient to fill up my stomach, mainly because of the steakfries. At S$16, I think it is pretty worth it too, because cod fish is really expensive, according to mummy. Apparently one tiny slice at the market can cost more than S$5! Oh well, cod fish is like that... I felt full of collagen after eating it, muahaha, anti-ageing formula!
Just blogging about it makes me crave for the cod yet again. But I am currently on a very tight budget...
After our fantastic meal, it was time for desserts! I took super long to choose the dessert. Gh had eaten there before with his friends and mention that the Apple & Rhubarb Crumble was not bad, though the crumble was kinda salty (then again, he is a health freak, so everything also salty la....). But what caught my eye was the Warm Chocolate Pudding. I debated quite long between those 2, frequently changing my mind too. Cos if I order the Warm Chocolate Pudding, mr health freak may not help me finish up the dessert... but on the other hand, I really love such chocolatey stuff!!
Like when I order B&J's mix and match, I can top it with chocolate chips + chocolate sauce, everything chocolate, the more the merrier!! Which perhaps is explaining my weight gain... and no, don't say that I'm skinny, there are parts which has gained enormous weight, just that you can't see it.
In the end, I finally decided on the Warm Chocolate Pudding, because chocolate is hard to resist! We had to wait about 20 minutes for this too...
When it was first presented to us, we were not quite sure what to do. Like are we supposed to pour the vanilla bean sauce in? or what? In the end, we just poured it in bit by bit (else it will be absorbed by the pudding very quickly) and ate it together with icecream. It is sort of a pudding + cake-ish sort of mixture. It was quite bitter actually, but the sweet vanilla ice-cream kind of neutralised the taste.
I think it was sinfully good!
Missing this place, I want to go back there again! But this is definitely a place to go if you have quite a lot of time to spare, due to the pretty long waiting time. Oh, and one interesting observation that we made was that there did not seem to be any waitresses, only waiters! The waiters are pretty well built and looks not bad too (according to gh la... i just felt that they were okayyy).
another plus factor to go visit Buttercake N Cream, eh?
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Matthew was in an especially giggly mood tonight so we took this movie... Okay, maybe Mama was being a bit more silly than usual but it's pretty funny regardless!
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When we were commissioned for our trip to Honduras we received a cross to remember the work of grace that God has wrought and is working in each of our lives. We were told there would come a time on our trip when we would feel led to share our cross with someone. You can read about this and more at http://www.fobf.org where our own Phil Dean is keeping you informed through a daily journal of our trip.
Yesterday, I gave my cross away. A thirteen year old boy came into our part of the clinic, his body's posture already marked by the work and responsibility of his life. One friend from my childhood, then others came to mind as I saw this boy stoically sit and prepare to take his medicine.
Though his English and my Spanish was a match, (We both knew almost none.) I asked the translator to ask his grandmother was he a good worker and helper at home. She confirmed my first impression and I shared my cross and the words "let this cross remind you that Jesus is with you and Jesus will keep you strong".
His hands and particularly his trying-to-heal finger showed the frequent use of the machette – their primary pruning tool. I pray for him, today – Jordin. I pray for him to know the strength of God's Holy Spirit and the joy of the Lord that dwells within our heart as we love God and are loved by God.
I also got to hold and play with Naomi, a nine month old cutie that was just learning to walk. I'll admit, she liked my name tag more than me but she reminded me of a certain someone whose initials are A.G. and I had to enjoy being granddaddy again. In other words, I was blessed beyond the blessing we hoped to share through our mission.


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Butch dela Cruz, a moving force in the local Filipino community and all-around bon vivant, along with his wife, is about to guide five curious and hungry Charlestonians through a Filipino feast. The only important food missing is lechon (a very large pig roasted over an open pit) and that is because we are dining indoors at New China on Rivers Avenue (soon to be rechristened Manila Bay). The Alvarados, proud new owners and head chefs, serve as our guides, too, through somewhat uncharted territory.
Filipinos consider themselves Asian and have borrowed here and there from neighboring China, Thailand, and Vietnam. Plus, there's a little dash of Spanish influence (colonizers from 1565-1898) with the occasional cilantro leaf thrown in for flavor along with the standard dessert favorite, flan. They also have just a squirt of American influence: our sailors and soldiers were based there for about 90 years.
After the introductions and some words about Filipino food, we hit the buffet line. It's a cold weeknight and except for a table of karaoke enthusiasts and a few scattered diners, we have the place to ourselves. Several of us begin with hot soup. We can choose from sinigang (chicken soup with large chunks of white meat joined by collard-like leaves and tamarind, a sour fruit) or beef milaga (beef-flavored broth chock full of potatoes and string beans). No won-ton soup in sight here.
The primary appetizer is lumpia, also called Shanghai egg rolls, much smaller than the usual ones, less crispy, fried to a golden brown and filled with onion and ground beef or pork. Our hostess dips them in sweet and sour sauce.
We are told that the most popular main dish is adobo, which is just about any meat or seafood cooked long and slowly in a sauce consisting of soy, bay leaf, and vinegar. On the buffet line there are beef, chicken, and shrimp adobo dishes. Menudo, another popular dish, is a beef stew with potatoes, onions, green peppers, and raisins. Filipinos also favor pancit (thin, soft, rice noodles) combined with seafood or meat. Pancit is as ubiquitous to Filipino cuisine as pasta noodles are to Italian food. We also sample the frequently served shrimp sinigang (shrimp in gravy with eggplant, cabbage, and tomatoes), relyenong manok (boneless whole chicken, easier to eat than to say), and the Filipino national fish: bangus, or milkfish. (I skipped it.) If your taste runs to two-inch-long squids with wavy tentacles that really look like tiny squids, you will find plenty here. I found them, but they were my least favorite dish, primarily due to their wet cardboard-like texture.
For dipping, they have the standard sweet and sour sauce, along with fish sauces from mild to hot, and a green sauce called kare-kare that combines boiled oxtail and peanut sauce.
We wash down our squid and pork and pancit, etc. with the usual: coffee, hot tea, sweet tea, Coke, and cold beer. I am told the Filipinos love their fruit juices and their own brand of beer, San Miguel, which unfortunately was not on hand.
The chef tells us that the primary spices used in Filipino dishes are basic yet profuse: garlic, ginger, red and black pepper, and bay leaves. Popular veggies include okra, many types of squash, amplaya or bitter melon, and gabi or taro root. Common fruits are mango, papaya, coconut, guava, tamarind, jack fruit, and avocado.
For dessert we try fried bananas wrapped in baked or fried dough, resembling a miniature cannoli covered with sesame seeds. Another Filipino favorite is a fried ping-pong sized ball filled with sweetened black bean paste and again covered with sesame seeds. You can also help yourself to plenty of chocolate cake -- I guess that's the American influence. Absent from tonight's menu is bilo-bilo, a liquidy, savory concoction of coconut, casaba melon, sweet potato, and tapioca pearls. It's like a dessert soup.
For further adventures in Filipino dining, I suggest you visit Oriental Cuisine, which began serving in 1970 and features Chinese and a number of popular Filipino entrées. Or you can try Formosa in Ladson, a place that will serve you a hamburger, but I would recommend their $5 lunch special. On my visit I enjoyed sweet tea, bacon fried rice, and a dish you see on every menu: pancit guisado (pancit noodles with shrimp, pork, cabbage, and carrots). If I hadn't been so full, I would have had the angelic halo-halo for dessert: sweet beans with coconut milk and shaved rice.
For something completely different, visit Sonia's Manila Grill. This is a place where you can listen and dance to a live American rock band, play pool, work on your karaoke skills, get loaded at the bar, and/or dine on your choice of American, Chinese, or Filipino dishes.
On the other hand, if you are in the mood to fix your own Filipino dishes -- or anything Oriental -- you can shop at the First Asian Oriental Market on Rivers Avenue. Ask for Hugo, and if he's not too busy he will gladly give you a tour of their cornucopia of Asian foodstuffs. For me, he pointed out all the foods imported from the Philippines. Pick up your canned squid and fish sauces, your wide variety of noodles, your tapioca pearls, either dry or floating in some type of liquid, all kinds of barbecue sauces and soup mixes. For a sweet treat, try one of the desserts in a jar: sugar plum fruit, macapuno string, or pineapple gel.
For a really big get-together, such as a pig roast, stop by MBS grocery and warehouse on Cross Country Road in North Charleston. Owner Maria Boy Samet will be only too glad to tell you all about her Spanish-Filipino-Charlestonian heritage. In Goose Creek, BJ's House of Orientals can fill most of your needs. You can pick up hard-to-find seafood dishes such as smoked roundscad galongong and baby milkfish plus the perfect all-day marinating sauce for your barbecued pig. And if you are really turned on to Filipino food, the owner will sell you airline tickets to Manila and he might even throw in just the right barong shirt to wear while there.
There is hope, however, if you have neither the time nor money to travel to the Philippines. Mr. dela Cruz invites gringos to the 5th Annual Santo Nino Celebration on Monday Jan. 23, to be held at St. Thomas The Apostle Church at 6650 Dorchester Road in N. Charleston. Enjoy folk dancing, Filipino handicrafts, and of course tons of authentic food plus lechon (roasting of the pig). While there, shock and please your hosts by saying the Tagalog words for hello (kamusta), please (ikasiya), bon appetit (mabuti gana), delicious (masarap), and thank you (salamat).
Filipino RestaurantsFormosa
Asian GroceriesBJ's House of Orientals


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Graduate Seminar Dr. Farzam Javadpour
Dr. Farzam Javapour, Researcher at the Bureau of Economic Geology (BEG) will give a talk entitled "Reserve Estimation and Fluid Flow in Shale Gas System" as part of the Claude R. Hocott Graduate Seminar Series.
Shale gas strata, important energy supplies in North America, are projected to become important as well in Europe, Latin America, and Asia in the near future. Gas and oil production from these fine grained reservoirs is technically challenging, however production is much higher than predictions based on conventional models (Darcy's equation). Because of this abnormal behavior, these types of gas reservoirs are categorized as "unconventional", and recently became the focal interest of oil companies and researchers. An understanding of these natural, fine-grained, porous systems is necessary in making capital investments, as well as in making field-development decisions by governments and major oil companies. This talk presents a wide spectrum of subjects related to shale gas and the major differences between "conventional" and "unconventional" reservoirs. Detailed discussion of gas and liquid flow in tiny pores (nanometer scale) will be presented. Novel research methods and challenges for reserve estimation and permeability predictions will also be presented.
Farzam Javadpour holds B.Sc. with distinction in petroleum engineering, and M.Sc. & Ph.D. degrees in chemical and petroleum engineering from the University of Calgary (Canada). Farzam has worked as reservoir engineer in industry and is currently working as a researcher at the Bureau of Economic Geology (University of Texas at Austin), where he is leading research works on novel techniques of reserve and permeability estimations and fluid flow modeling for the shale gas systems. He is also studying fundamentals of nanoparticles transport in porous media for EOR and reservoir engineering applications. Farzam teaches advanced level courses on topics of "shale gas characterization and production" and "CO2 injection in geological systems" at the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Calgary (Canada). Farzam has published >20 peer-reviewed journal publications on topics related to shale gas, CO2 injection, and transport in porous media. He is the recipient of the best paper published in Journal of Canadian Petroleum Technology (JCPT) in 2008. His work on the development of apparent permeability formulation for the shale gas systems appeared as "distinguished author" publication in JCPT (2009) which received many scientific citations in recent years. Farzam serves as Associate Editor for the SPE-JCPT and is the recipient of the "SPE Outstanding Service Award" for his role of Associate Editor of this journal in 2010.


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The Audio-Technica ATM650 features a multi-stage flat grille that lets you place the mic very close to your sound source. The mic's frequency response is tailored for clear sound reproduction from guitar cabinets, snare drums, and other percussion instruments.
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- impedance: 300 ohms
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Overview: The Audio-Technica ATM650 Hypercardioid Dynamic microphone is designed to pickup musical instruments for recording and live performances. Its all-metal design and construction can withstand the rigors of live performance for years. The mic comes with a Quiet-Flex stand clamp, a thread adapter, and a padded zippered storage pouch.
Polar Pattern: The ATM650 has a hypercardioid polar pattern that is more sensitive to sounds directly in front of the element. This pattern helps control feedback, and reduces the pickup of unwanted sounds from the sides and back.
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- Frequency Response: 80Hz - 17kHz
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Suddenly, Something caught her eye. A black cloud of smoke. Sniffing the air she came to a realization. The woodsman was west down the mountain, and he didn't have enough firewood to produce that big of smoke. Renee had gotten close enough to see that. As far as she knew,… Read More
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July 06, 2012
This is a story I wrote two or three years ago. It was originally a 6-page writing assignment -- "modified fairy tale." I went a little overboard and wrote 13 pages. I had to cut a lot or risk getting graded down, but I enjoy the original far better. Anyway...… Read More


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First up, I finished my second 1900s petticoat. It is made from the same pattern as the previous one, just trimmed in a way that made use of the fabric and lace in my stash that I wanted to use. It is made out of white swiss cotton voile and trimmed with a white net lace. It has two ruffles on top, both stitched on with three rows of rouching. I then added some in set lace using a period correct method that I read about in the book "Victorian Sewing Techniques" where you stitch on the lace, then slip scissors in behind the lace and cut the fabric. You then fold each side back and stitch down. Quite simple really - easier than the way I was doing it before (cut then sew). I also added three rows of tucks above the lace to take up some length and add a little detail. The petticoat also has a short kick ruffle underneath made out of a slightly heavier cotton (last photo).
The other thing that I managed to finish today was my 1900s s-bend corset. I have made this one before, so I kinda knew what I was doing going in. But then again, it was about 5 years ago that I made it, so I did learn a few bits and pieces this time. The pattern is drafted and sized up from Corsets and Crinolines. But I feel that the next time I make this one, it could do with a couple more changes - for one, it could be a bit longer in the front for me. And it is probably a bit too small (though it could just be that I have eaten too much today), however as I am currently loosing weight - this should not be a problem.
Anyway, I really like how it turned out. I made it out of two pieces of silk. The embroidered stuff comes from a garment that friend gave me to cut up - she had only worn it once to a wedding and saw no reason to keep it. While the pink comes from my stash. I knew that I would need to use a different colour for the binding on the corset, so I decided to add a little in to make it match a bit better - on the bust gusset and hip shape pieces.
As you might see from the photos it really does give a mono-bosom shape just from the cut. It also has a very definite waist to hip ratio - making my waist appear smaller than it is. It probably does help that I have quite a bit of squish in me to move about. All in all though, I really like the shape it has come out as.
- make up three separate layers: the outermost layer, the lining layer and the middle layer. Because the boning does not follow the seams, you actually need to have two layers to sew together so that you get channels. I got around this by using strips of fabric on the inside of each channel. The only problem with my technique is that it can get terribly messy and probably adds bulk.
- you will most likely need to do a few full mock ups to get the pattern to your shape. Mine still isn't there.
- closer spaced eyelets. Mine are too far apart. I normally go closer together, but had a limited number in my stash, and didn't want to wait for my order to arrive.
- consider a thick busk for the centre front. I think it would really help you get that straight front that the corset should have. Next time I put it together, I will definitely be buying a wider one busk.
- waist tape - I have finally learnt how invaluable a waist tape is. It's especially important here as there is quite a bit of stress on the waist just from the cut of the corset. I just use inch wide cotton twill tape and sew it in after my boning channels are done.


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As this item made national news recently, most businesses will already be aware – we're just flagging it up to underline its importance.
Payments for regular overtime should be taken into account by employers when calculating holiday pay.
An Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled that employee claims for holiday pay can only be backdated for the previous three months; there had been concerns that employers could face claims going back years. The ruling has significant implications for UK employers.
Adam Marshall at the British Chambers of Commerce said of the decision:
"This ruling is damaging for businesses across the UK. Firms could be at risk of incurring significant financial losses, which could force them to close their doors altogether. Managers across Britain are now in the difficult position of having to carry out more complex calculations for holiday pay; estimating overtime and commission rates of staff on holidays. This expanded definition of 'pay' is so ludicrous that the government itself has argued against it. No business should have to pay more than base salary during holiday periods, unless they elect to do so.
"What businesses fear most is that these judgments will open the door to backdated claims, which could run into many millions. The pressure being placed on businesses by both the British tribunals and European courts on the issue of holiday pay is becoming unbearable. After the worst recession in living memory, with many companies working to reverse pay cuts and invest in their employees, giant new pay claims could be a huge blow to their growth prospects."


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Although the Flames currently have 13 NHL forwards under contract, one of them is Ales Kotalik who is the most likely candidate to be cast into purgatory should the club fail to shed salary in some other fashion come October 1. So assuming Kotalik makes his Abbotsford/KHL/SEL debut this season, the Flames will have one open roster spot up for grabs.
The ideal candidate would obviously have to be cheap. Using CapGeek's cap calculator, if we delete Staffan Kronwall and Ales Kotalik, the Flames will have 1.15M in cap space to work with. Which means, the new guy will have to be a league minimum player. That's a proviso that eliminates most of the Flames farm players, although the truth is none of them outside of Backlund and (maybe) Brett Sutter are ready for prime time. Backlund will likely start the year on the big team with Langkow on LTIR. Sutter has the magical $500k league minimum figure, so he's certainy a possibility.
Of course, with the UFA market so stagnant, there are currently a number of established NHLers currently looking for work. If the club is indeed looking for someone to round out the bottom end of the rotation, it would make sense to kick some tires with guys who have already proven they can hack it at this level. Here are some of the interesting names that stood out to me:
Sean Bergenheim – LW
The 26 year old was paid $925k for his 23 points in 63 games last season. The veteran of 246 NHL games averaged over 14 minutes at ES last year and more than 1 minute short handed. According to behind the net, he faced middling competition, had middling possession stats and started more often in his own zone. Bergenheim is solidly built at 202 pounds and is right near peak age for an NHL forward.
Richard Park – C
Another ex-Islander, Park's getting up there in years, but remains a relatively effective bottom-6 forward. New York fed him to the Wolves last year, deploying him almost exclusively in a defensive role. Park led the whole team in SH minutes per night (2:26) and had one of the difficult zone starts on the team (if not the league) at 34.7%. That he managed still managed to put up 31 in 81 games is a minor miracle.
Park isn't a tough guy, but he's a got speed to burn and can play on either special team.
Arron Asham – RW
If Sutter wants to carry on with the tough guy motif for the bottom line, he could certainly do worse than signing Arron Asham, who beyond chucking the knuckles can actually play a bit of hockey. A 10 goal, 24 point getter last year with the Flyers, Asham was occassionally spotted higher up in the roster whenever one of the kids seemed to be struggling. Not exactly fleet of foot or capable of special teams play, Asham would at least be capable of taking on other 4th liners.
Nigel Dawes – LW
A 14 goal scorer and effective power play snip…err…nevermind.
Criag Conroy – C
The doors remains open for the Flames to retain the ever likable Craig Conroy for one more season. While his hands have mostly abandoned him, Conroy can still skate and take care of his own end of the ice. When Daymond Langkow was hurt last year, Brent Sutter decided to play Conroy against the tough match-ups for several games before the end of the year, which is indactive of the repsect and trust he's earned from his various coaches over the years. With the Flames current stable of centers including Jokinen, Stajan and Backlund, it might make sense for the club to sign Conroy as "defensive specialist" since none of the other current pivots have "really good in his own zone" on their resume.
Other names that come ot mind: Andy Hilbert, Stephane Veilleux, Adam Mair, Steve Begin and Tim Kennedy.
Sutter's other option would be to just carry 12 forwards on the roster in order to save some cap room. That would mean a nightly shift for Raitis Ivanans, however, and some dicey moments should a player go down unexpectedly on a road trip (depending on where the Abbotsford crew is at the time). It would also mean the Flames will have to dip into their kids should anyone go down for any length of time. So while it's a possible solution, it doesn't strike me as an ideal one.
If you think I've missed anyone, please let me know.


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The Hypnotist's Love Story by Liane Moriarty is exactly what it says it is: the heroine is a hypnotherapist and the book is about her journey to love. But wait, it's not as bland as it seems: her love interest has a stalker, an ex girlfriend from hell. Or is she?
This is a book about dating a widower, being a step mom, growing up without a father and a multitude of other small issues that make up modern relationships. The highlight for me was when the hero was revealed to be a hoarder - being married to one, certainly made me empathise with the heroine.


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"What? You already have three kids and you're pregnant again? Don't you know what causes that by now?"
And on and on the condemnations flew…
So here I am. One failed marriage, another on its way. This one was promised to be my "Knight in Shining Armor" soul-mate. Yes, one would think that I of all people would know better.
My first husband was my high school sweetheart…but, less than eight years later, I found myself disillusioned, emotionally broke down, and bitter. Deep in my soul, all I wanted was the typical Tom Sawyer family complete with the little white picket fence. In a sense, I was trying to create a perfect life in restitution for my so-called "wild" teenage years. After a few years of trying to please everyone, my world crumbled when I realized I wasn't pleasing to anyone. I was belittled and devalued. My self-worth diminished to my lowest point. I believed the lie that God had turned his back on me and did not care that I was doing everything in my power to live perfectly. So I turned my back on God.
But this post is not about my first marriage, I'll save that for a later date. But I say all the above for a bit of background information to show my state of mind. This post is about a baby…a precious little human.
When I started dating my second husband, I was exhausted. Divorced with three young children, I was working over-time and living with a spirit of failure all around me, trying desperately to find value in my life. I was always busy, yet very alone. Being ten years older, he gave the illusion of being omniscient. My family was ecstatic, mostly my dad, mostly since he was always looking for someone to take me off his shoulders. Ha! Plus, he was related to my brother-in-law and they gave me only good reports. I thought this was the relief I desperately needed. My "Knight" swooped in with romance, worldly achievements, and showers of silky words. I was bait.
Since my first husband claimed no one would want me, especially with all those kids, I was more than ready to prove everyone wrong. That's the problem with some men, their arrogance leads them to believe if they do not want a girl, then no one else would want her either. Then, they are shocked when they find out, whether he is good or bad, someone is always waiting in the wings. One man's trash is another man's treasure! Boy was he shocked! On the other hand…some girls have been devalued to the point they settle for what they believe they deserve instead of understanding that God's love really does have the best for us.
We dated less than six months. I was deceived into believing this "Knight" was going to provide for me, be a fun step-dad for my kids, and yes, it was he who continually talked of having more children, even writing letters of his longing for his own children. He was in his latter thirties and felt the biological clock tick. I knew there was no chance of having more children with my first husband, and even though by the world's standards I did not need another child, I secretly longed for more babies. Caring for my children put me in my element. I don't know if that longing is put in women by God at creation, or if I was rebellious against the American 2.5 kid family. Consequently, and at his urging, I found myself pregnant with my fourth child. I remember being extremely excited to give him the news…he was finally going to be a father!
"We're not ready yet. You need to get an abortion. I'll not have anything to do with it."
Those words still reverberate in my mind. How could I be hearing this? Was not this the man whom was to be my Knight in Shining Armor? Was not this baby his idea too? Even if neither of us needed this pregnancy, this was a little human. This was a soul. This was life. I know more than anyone that most women who have abortions are not bad people, they are victims of their circumstances. They are women who have been sold a lie. But, I could never fathom ending the pregnancy…for any reason. And my Knight wanted me to murder our baby? My world spun around and stopped.
Where was God now? Why was I being rejected again? I felt I deserved nothing. Walking a path on the dark side of heaven, while longing to be in the light, I felt abandoned once again.
After four months of marriage, I realized he had issues unknown even to his family. Manic depressives can and do live completely normal lives when their condition is managed well. I won't go into the struggles they face in this post, but if you, or one close to you, face manic depression or bi-polar depression, please research and be well informed in order to live a nonviolent and productive life. To deny the existence of the condition only creates chaos for everyone involved.
My last straw came when he lost control of his temper with my son. After throwing me across the room, pregnant, I packed up my kids and my belongings, and left. How was I going to take care of three children, pregnant, with very little support, and no job?
Pride…It really is an ugly thing. I was not the kind of person to ask for help…from anyone. What would be the world's answer to my situation? Yes, I heard it again. Abort. Welfare. Abort. Start over. Abort.
But how could I look into the faces of my children and live the rest of my life knowing I killed their sibling? Would I have been able to abort any of the children I had if the birth order were reversed? (Two of the best rebuttals for the ideology that the unborn is not a human life can be found in blogs by Matt Walsh: here and here. Please take a few minutes to read his blogs as he can articulate much better than I.) In the end, I ignored the comments of destruction and clung to that which I knew to be right. With no place else to go, I humbled myself, faced an abundance of criticism, and asked for help.
In every circumstance, even those created by our own bullheaded mistakes, our sins, God always provides a way to find an open door. We live in a fallen world. We are fallen. We are subject to the corrupt things of the world, even those who are blameless. The bible book of Job is a good study on this subject. God always restores. Sometimes not the way we expect. We will always carry the consequences, but He will restore. The Lord gave me that open door when I humbled myself to His care, and His forgiveness. I cannot tell you it was easy or without tears. But, He provided for me, for my children, and my unborn baby. God promises over and over He will take care of His children. His promises are true. He created us. He loves us.
Twenty-five years later, that baby is the joy of our family. God provided people to step in and give us a roof over our head until I could get on my feet. He also provided money for me to pay for our own food, provisions, and pitch in on utilities. He later provided a father who adopted my baby as his own; a perfect reflection of our heavenly Father adopting us, in all our ugliness, and accepts us as His own. Now, that beautiful life is a college graduate, happily married, and a vital asset to our society.
Did I make the right choice? In my mind, there was no choice to make.
Your situation may be quite different. It may not be an unplanned pregnancy you are facing, but the solution is still the same. Two wrongs do not make a right. Never listen to the lie that God has deserted you. I did, and God showed me He was always with me, waiting. When we find ourselves on a crocked path we need only to pray. There is no sin so deep that God's grace cannot draw you back.
"Forget the former things;
do not dwell on the past.
See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the wilderness
and streams in the wasteland."
~Isaiah 43:18-19
"Even though my mother or father rejected me, the Lord will accept me and adopt me as his own." ~Psalm 27:10 (MSB)


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Rototillers are generally considered secondary tillage implements, something used after plowing, but you can use them for primary tillage in lighter soils than for heavy plowing. The earliest rototillers were massive steam- powered machines, but most are now the compact variety used by home gardeners who rent them. Towing one with a 3-point hitch behind a tractor permits a far larger rototiller resulting in cultivating much greater acreage than possible with the garden variety. With welding skills and sufficient mechanical aptitude, you can craft a 3-point rototiller.
Things You'll Need
- 5 foot long steel shaft 1 7/8 inch in diameter
- 3 steel collars 18 inches in length and three inches in diameter
- 3 steel discs 1 inch thick and 9 inches in diameter
- 1/2 inch thick bar steel
- 1/8 inch thick steel plate
- 2 wheel assemblies
- small gasoline engine
- transmission gear unit
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Use a 5-foot long steel shaft 1 7/8 in diameter of high strength steel. Weld three collars 18 inches in length and 3 inches wide equidistant from one another onto the shaft. Leave 16 inches free on either side of the shaft from the outer side of the collar on the right and left end. Center discs of 1-inch thick steel over each collar and weld them into place.
Create 36 L-shaped units from 1/2 thick bar steel. They should end up 4 x 2 inches. These will function as the rototiller's tines.
Weld the long ends of the 12 tines to each disc, spacing them evenly all around. Weld two inches to the disc with the remaining two inches sticking straight out.
Frame the unit with 1/8 plate steel. Allow enough room on each end to mount a wheel assembly and enough on one end to hold a small gasoline engine and transmission gear unit. Bolt a three-point hitch assembly to the front of the frame.


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Sunday, December 4, 2016
TASAF advised to focus on women empowerment
TANZANIA Social Action Fund (TASAF) has been urged to work more to empower women in aspects of access and decision on credits to fulfill their desire to redeem Tanzanians from poverty. This is according to the baseline results from the research on the impact of cash transfers on women's empowerment and on Youth wellbeing along with their transition to adulthood in Tanzania conducted by a research institution REPOA in collaboration with United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). According to the report, giving cash transfers might result in more control on the income, but empowering women to have ability to make decisions on resources is even more important because it is linked with graduation out of poverty. REPOA Senior Researcher, Dr Flora Myamba, said TASAF may need to work more to empower women in aspects of resources that are ownership, sale, purchase and transfer of assets, as helping women was good for both men and women in families and communities. "The study is important because economic growth and poverty alleviation are linked with gender relations and women's empowerment, their inclusion and empowerment is not only a human right but a more efficient way to promote growth and poverty alleviation," she remarked Dr Myamba said the study was carried out before phase three funds were disbursed, "We will carry out another study 18 months later after they get the funds from TASAF, asking the same questions to find out if there are any improvements," Expounding further, she said the overall goal of the study was to explore the extent to which the Productive Social Safety Net (PSSN) implemented through TASAF enhance women autonomy and power to make decisions in production, resources, income, leadership and time use. She said the study was conducted in May-July 2015 in eight districts in the mainland and one from the Island was included in youth survey. Among other key findings of baseline surveys, she said, found that targeted population was really poor, which means TASAF targeting of extreme poor was successful for 90 per cent, where they also explored the role of culture, religion and legal aspects in facilitating and or obstructing women's empowerment. The sample size for the study was 1,335 households with 11,000 people and on youth from same households, 800 were picked, in which 1,300 youth were interviewed. The districts involved were Uyui, Kisarawe, Handeni, Itilima, Mbogwe, Kahama, Misungwi, Kilosa and Unguja. On youth survey, she said the study covered age's ranging from 14 to 28 years, in which they found that there were low reported rates of having basic material needs met. Only 1 in 4 have all their basic material needs met. "There were high level of violence reported, which includes acceptability of domestic violence, emotional, physical and sexual, where 70 percent of females agreed that husbands were justified in beating their wives," Dr Myamba said Director for Non- Governmental Organization (NGOs) from the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children, Mr Marcell Katemba, said knowledge on those areas was of great interest to policy makers as women in Tanzania tend to be left out in the mainstream economic activities
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic has dropped his biggest hint yet that he will return to Manchester United once he has recovered from injury.
The Swedish striker was released by the Red Devils after sustaining a bad knee injury, but Jose Mourinho has fuelled talk of a mid-season return once he is fit again.
LA Galaxy are believed to be interested but it seems as if Ibrahimovic is intent on returning to Old Trafford after enrolling both his kids at the club's youth academy, report the Sun.
United are currently in the States for pre-season and while Romelu Lukaku has arrived and Marcus Rashford has continued to show glimpses of world class ability, Mourinho would clearly love for Ibrahimovic to sign a new deal with the club.
Manchester United edge closer to £44m deal to sign Croatia international Ivan Perisic from Inter Milan
Manchester United are edging closer to a £44million deal to sign Ivan Perisic from Inter Milan.
Inter fly to China on Tuesday to begin their pre-season tour, with United keen to seal a deal before Perisic goes off with the rest of the squad.
United are said to have offered £39.5m for Perisic, plus £4.5m in add-ons, taking the total package to £44m for the Croatia international.
Inter are reluctant to lose Perisic, but United are hopeful the Italian club will find their offer for the winger impossible to turn down.
Wayne Rooney to be offered ambassadorial role at Manchester United when he hangs up his boots
Wayne Rooney will be offered an ambassadorial role by Manchester United – despite being given the boot.
Rooney's record-breaking United career came to an end earlier this month when he returned to boyhood club Everton after 13 years at Old Trafford.
The England forward was released by United with a year left on his contract after becoming a peripheral figure under Jose Mourinho.
Rooney eclipsed Sir Bobby Charlton as United's record scorer in his final season at the club, plundering 253 goals to set a total that is unlikely to be surpassed.


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The Foundation has its seat and main office in The Netherlands, and was established by notary act on May 28, 2010.
The Foundation's objective is to support the Israeli-Canadian sculptor Rick Wienecke, whose work and in particular 'The Fountain of Tears' is to be a communication through art, facilitating healing and hope between people devastated by World War II.
The Foundation's activity is to make the project Fountain of Tears known and accessible in the whole world. Therefore, in 2012, the Foundation purchased a plot of land near the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau in Poland in order to host a replica of the original 'Fountain of Tears' that is located in Arad, Israel.


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The Successful and Visionary Sam Boraie
There is a company called Boraie Development LLC which specializes in offering a broad range of services concerning urban real estate industry. The hard working team is led by a talented entrepreneur and philanthropist, Sam Boraie who is the vice-president. The team ensures that they give customers the best services. They have a goal of building properties that are outstanding and unique.
Sam Boraie is someone who is visionary and a successful businessman and also takes part in philanthropic activities. He is well-known in New Brunswick community of New Jersey because of his undertakings. Boraie Development LLC is a company that deals with the development of real estate, management of property and marketing. According to Bloomberg, the company works with different professionals such as architects and contractors who are qualified.
Development of Real Estate
Boraie Development company is regarded as accompany that deals with real estate. The services that they offer cover are the urban housing sectors which include Development, property management and sales and marketing. It is a firm that is located in New Brunswick, but it provides the services to other areas such as Newark as well as Atlantic City.
It is a reputable company that has over thirty years of experience in development, and it is now the most sought by developers in New Jersey. They have a mission and a goal of coming up with projects that are unique to the residents, commercial partners and tenants.
New Brunswick Boraie Development
Boraie is now almost completing a project in New Brunswick. He is working on a residential Complex that is of high luxury and is located in the heart of the city which is known as the Aspire. He says that he had such visions for New Brunswick almost ten years ago. The building is the tallest in New Brunswick and has twenty-five stories. It has other unique features such as 40,000 square feet office spaces, 10,000 square feet retail space and 121 units for residential purposes.
Management of Property
Asset management is another important part of Boraie Development LLC. It is a section that makes the company be able to create value for their assets with time. The properties have unique details, and they always ensure that they improve their physical appearance. The company takes part in areas such as leasing, maintenance of assets, marketing, accounting and customer service.
The Sales Division has integrated Property Management with Property Management through Boraie Realty subsidiary. It is to help in better understanding of factors that contribute to local sales regarding residential and commercial sales.
Boraie Philanthropic undertakings
Boraie is a respected personality in his community and the rest of the world. He takes part in charitable endeavors. He is active in supporting the historic State Theater in New Brunswick by ensuring that the education and artistic programs of the theater get sustained. He is also a trustee on the Board of Trustees for the State Theater,NJ. Boraie is giving a helping hand to Elijah's Promise Advisory Board. He is helping in the mission of providing those hungry with food and food service training. Sam is someone who is helpful in the society, and many people have appreciated his work.
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Lucia Light Experience in Door County, WI
The Lucia N°03 offers the benefits of a very deep mediation, through accessing an expanded state of consciousness almost immediately. The light stimulates temporary harmonic brain wave patterns in the brain usually only found in the brains of people who have been meditating for decades. The light helps the user access the Theta state as well as high Alpha patterns, often associated with joy, intuition, creativity and high concentration.
With a series of regular sessions on the light (a series of at least 5 is recommended for optimum benefits) you can literally train your brain to reach this optimal state at will. Even after one session it is easier to drop into a state of deep meditation as your brain knows where it's going!
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– Increased creativity
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– More restful sleep
– Release of beneficial hormones related to health and longevity
– Access to Astral travels and inner journeying


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Humble Beast Announces New JGivens Single w/ Trailer
Over the past couple weeks Humble Beast artists have been teasing Instagram followers with videos that appear to be leading towards a JGivens album. The mystery was partially solved today with a new trailer for the first single off the project. The song is called "Ignorantro" and will debut on July 10th.
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On Monday, City leaders talked about an ordinance that would hand the Auburn Police Department a new weapon in the fight against illegal drug activity.
A "Stay Out of Designated Area," or SODA, ordinance.
The ordinance proposes to identify specific areas of the city known for drug problems and subject them to an anti-drug emphasis. It would allow judges to issue SODA orders to people convicted of drug-related crimes. And during the interval that a SODA order is in effect, the new rules would allow police to arrest any person violating the order on suspicion of a gross misdemeanor.
While the ordinance may result in additional prosecution to address illegal drug activity, City Attorney Dan Heid noted in a write-up accompanying the proposed legislation, it would give police a tool they don't have today. Heid said it would be "advantageous" for the city, the police and neighbors to restrict offenders from returning to those areas, excluding, of course, cases where the violator lives within one of them.
Heid's office modeled the proposed ordinance after similar code provisions in cities throughout the state, including Tacoma, Everett, Lakewood and Marysville. Checking with prosecutors in some of the jurisdictions, Heid said, the consensus was that a SODA ordinance is a valuable tool for police, prosecutors and courts.
The drug emphasis areas, including all City parks, are roughly defined as: the downtown area; the Muckleshoot Casino; the Outlet Collection Mall; all City park property; the south end; the Interurban Trail: the White River Trail; and the Lakeland Linear Trail.
What happens when the person in question lives in the emphasis area, Council member Yolanda-Trout Manuel asked Heid at Monday's study session at City Hall.
"Courts tend to be reluctant to tell somebody they cannot go home. But if you don't live there, you can be ordered as a condition of a previous violation to stay out of that area. It may not be a perfect tool across the board in every situation because you really don't want to say, 'Hey, you may be paying rent or you may have all your belongings there, but you can't go back.' That's not what courts have been comfortable doing," Heid said.
Heid said that the emphasis areas need not be posted; what matters is that the person who's been convicted of a drug crime is court-ordered to stay away from an area, and his or her court order spells out where that area is.
The legislation comes before the Auburn City Council for approval on Monday.


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Tips to Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle
Perhaps you, and including me are people who often feel a sense lethargic and uninspired throughout the day. But, should our performance was hampered by these complaints? Surely not. We need to find tips to overcome them in order not to interfere with the performance of our everyday. For tips on easily to makes a loans, you can see through http://www.topratedcashloans.net/qualification-and-approval.
Any tips to get the spirit of the day?
1. Surround Yourself with Color Bright
Seeing the bright colors and light can make the adrenaline increasingly active. Energy will increase and drowsiness will vanish. Try using bright colors in your room, so that once you wake up, then you are instantly greeted by the bright colors that you see in your room. For example, use sheets and pillowcases that bright colors. You can also put colorful flowers (bright) in the corner of your room.
2. Meditation
Release the stress with meditation. No need for long, especially if you must leave immediately move to the office, campus, and so forth. Simply do a minute for 3-5 minutes. Sitting cross-legged, close your eyes, calm the mind, take a deep breath, then exhale slowly, repeat several times. Even if only briefly, meditation can calm the mind and relieve stress that might plague you. You can do meditation while accompanied with favorite music can calm the mind.
3. Lightweight Sports
The body needs exercise to stay fit and healthy. If you want to keep the spirit of the day, you need to do a little exercise in the morning, for example moderate exercise, walk, or jog. If it does not have time, you can exercise while headed to the office or campus. For example, if you leave by private vehicle, there is no harm in finding a parking space is a bit far away so you can walk from the parking lot to the office or campus. Alternatively, you can also work with more pick up the stairs in the office or campus of the lift.
4. Breakfast with Protein More
Things should not be left out each morning is the breakfast. Breakfast is important to keep you ready for the activities throughout the day.
5. At breakfast, we recommend the consumption of food more protein than carbohydrates. Carbohydrates can indeed produce energy for the body, but if consumed too much will only make the body more tired. Some health studies show that people who consistently reduce their carbohydrate intake, admitted to having more energy throughout the day.
6. Enough Sleep
The body needs adequate sleep. The average adult needs time to sleep about 7-8 hours per day. Enough sleep can make your body into a fresh and vibrant. Conversely, lack of sleep will make you become weak and uninspired (although just woken up). Not only had enough, we also need to keep the quality of our sleep (deep).
7. Do not Forget the Rest
When tired undergo various activities in the office or campus, you should immediately take a break while enjoying a refreshing drink. Rest or break can help you relieve stress and fatigue. At break time, you can also chat with friends talking about things that are funny or anything else that can be uplifting.


text: It's slowly drizzling in Grant Park as the tunes on the Petrillo Music Shell begin. Where there would usually be a large crowd, just the prepared fans remained. Colored umbrellas, raincoats, newspapers, and even a blanket repurposed as a tarp are used to stay dry. Parker is bringing the sound of Oklahoma to Chicago. The acoustic guitar and violin create a sense of calm on this rainy day. He thanks the crowd for sticking it out and says it doesn't rain in Oklahoma. It's just tornadoes I guess.


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It was a steady rain,
Much like my pain.
The skies opened,
As my heart was drained.
A simultaneous flood,
Spontaneous. Manic. Insane.
Blood darkened mud,
Soul forever stained.
–Justin M. McCahren
It was a steady rain,
Much like my pain.
The skies opened,
As my heart was drained.
A simultaneous flood,
Spontaneous. Manic. Insane.
Blood darkened mud,
Soul forever stained.
–Justin M. McCahren
My head up,
Into the storm.
Just flesh and bone,
With a faint pulse.
Continue Reading
As I stride towards the gauntlet,
I rid myself of fear.
I feel a mighty rush as my demons hush,
The closer I draw near.
My staggering foe, the aura's glow,
Was never what it appeared.
Too many holes in my wings to catch the wind,
I've flown too low to be revered.
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Crawl to their feet,
These hounds you've followed.
When your time is complete,
Will you be fulfilled or swallowed? Continue Reading
It's a complex thing,-
Just when you think your path is true…
You're halted by another barrier,-
And it's back to the beginning for you.
Whatever it is you think you know,-
Is just a sliver of a greater truth.
The monsters that have blossomed,-
Aren't only from the seeds of a tainted youth.
Uncouth and unrelenting,-
These Barbaric devils stand at every turn.
The lessons of the labyrinth,-
Branded me with an eternal burn.
I don't require your concern,-
It's best that you turn your back now.
If you step foot inside the maze,-
There is no guide. No one to show you how.
Just the scowl of gargoyles,-
As they peer down at the twisted hallways.
Riddled and smelling fowl and spoiled,-
Testing your will and your spirit- always.
It's a recurring phase,-
Just when you think your compass is true…
You open your eyes to familiar skies,-
It's back to the beginning for you.
The end is seemingly always in view,-
But you're only chasing a glorious mirage.
A barrage of misconception-
Displayed with a neatly designed collage.
It's never a just cause to chase fire,-
There is typically only one result.
But these demons will not only scorch your soul,-
They'll pack your wounds with salt.
Before you act like you know my minds battles,-
Allow me to remind you that you don't know one thing.
My affliction is much more complex,-
Than an action or a mood swing.
It's an on-going thing.-
Just when you think my words are true.
You open your eyes and realize,
There isn't anything that you can do.
Justin McCahren
A sullen shift,
For my transient gift.
A descent into perdition,
Widening the seismic rift.
Behind fractious eyes,
And their languid disguise.
The dichotomy of the heart,
Shouldn't precipitate surprise.
This life will leave its holes,
And the frail will lose control.
Most are victims of puerile mind,-
And diminutive soul.
While I've been ripped apart at the seams,
And squandered some dreams.
The scission of my sanity,
Will never need to be redeemed.
I've embraced the disturbed,
My erstwhile smile has been curbed.
While pain is never innocuous,
I still refuse to be unnerved.
Justin McCahren
"The One"
We all have the ability to do what they say can't be done.
We're all more than capable of being "the one."
Never a dull moment-
I'm sitting in the dark searching for atonement.
Or just the main components,
This downward spiral, I just want to postpone it.
I want to seize the day- own it,
My opponents deserve the full force.
Before the reaper rides,
-And I behold the pale horse.
-And whether evil or righteous,
Any crisis will take it's course.
Souls pay heavy prices,
Demons never show any remorse.
In this life,
You have to return the favor.
Nothing great comes without pain,
The spoils go to the braver.
Weaker minds confuse this-
As reckless behavior.
Yet when you do what they say can't be done,
It gives them a bitter flavor.
So never waver,
Fight until you can't anymore.
I'll be wearing brass knuckles,
When death is tapping at my door.
…No matter what's in store.
If you get knocked down,
You have to come back better than before.
Leave it all on the floor,
Blood, sweat and tears.
Live your life without limits,
Without barriers. Without fears.
We all have the ability to do what they say can't be done.
We're all more than capable- of being "the one." x2


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Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has expressed optimism that they can still pip Manchester City to fourth place in the Premier League.
United entertain Bournemouth at Old Trafford while City travel to Wales to face Swansea.
A draw for City against Swansea will end United's quest for next season's Champions League irrespective of United's result against Bournemouth.
Speaking ahead of this weekend's game, Van Gaal rues his side's failure to close out games when they had the chance, a situation which has come back to haunt them in the race to finish in the top four.
"We are dependant on Manchester City, that's the difference, and that's also frustrating when we had the chance, two matches before the end, to keep that advantage," Van Gaal said.
"We were 2-1 ahead at West Ham with 15 minutes to play, then we gave it away, but still it is possible, so we fight to the end."
Van Gaal played down talk about Swansea resting players ahead of the game against City.
"I have also given also players rest and have won, so that is also possible for Swansea," Van Gaal added.
"It's the responsibility of a club and a manager to do what is right for a team and I cannot judge that.
"My task is the same because we have to play Boiurnemouth."
The ex-Dutch national team coach pointed out that United will have to improve in the attacking third come next season, positing that defensively they are okay.
"I can say what we have to improve still. I don't think we have to improve much in our defensive organisation because we are doing well. We have to score more in our attacking organisation which is something I have said at the start of this season. We need creative, fast players in attack. It is still what I have said at that time and we have to change that and that is very important."
He ruled out Adnan Januzaj, Mateo Darmian, Luke Shaw and Bastian Schweinsteiger for the game against Bournemouth.
"Unfortunately Januzaj has been injured in the training session, so he is out for Sunday. We have to wait and see for the final. The rest is like it was. Darmian is still out but can be in. It is dependable on the progress. Schweinsteiger is out and Shaw is out. Ashley Young is coming in, so he is restored of his injury and can train tomorrow with our squad. But it is one training session."


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I don't know about you, but for me layering clothes is really difficult. I can never seem to get warm enough without looking like the Michelin man! In a lot of magazines recently, layering up summer dresses is a new trend. It looks very girly but very cosy and warm too. Take 1 summer dress, Add 1 pair of leggings and 1 scarf. If needed also add gloves and leg warmers. Take 1 pair of boots and go. I took some prints to add some interest leopard and aztec, never thought they'd go together but I like it.
What do you think? Too much or just right? No jewellery today, to tone it down! Another big statement for Autumn, well this whole year, Aztec and now Aztec boots. They are literally everywhere. I've seen them on other blogs, adverts, high street, designer, celebrities. Usually for a hefty sum too, but mine were just £25! Bargain and I love them. The heel has a large base which makes walking so comfy instead of punishing my toes.