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I've had it with Douglas Rodriguez. I'm over his being one of the most exhilarating and untrickily inventive, firm-handshaking, twinkly eyed chefs to embrace this city in the past decade. Though it takes more will than smarts to do so, I'm going to ignore that he has given seviche a spectrum of flavor possibilities that would make Ben & Jerry's proud. I will even deny ever bearing witness to the fact that Miami has never recovered from his having giving up Yuca and a tan and moving north. Why? Because Rodriguez is a big, fat -- no, scratch that, 'cause, boy, is he getting slimmer by the minute. Rather, he is a wretched tease, as frustrating as every picture I've ever seen of Alyssa Milano as an adult.
Four times I have been to Chicama -- count 'em, Papi, four -- and not once have I been able to score an order of this man's roast suckling pig. Anyone lucky enough to have savored this porcine paradise at Patria or Yuca when Rodriguez cooked at both knows that Babe would have been happy to die for such a dish. But the way my luck's been running at Chicama, I'm the one who's going to leave this earth without ever reaching hog heaven again.
My first dinner there is on a Monday, and the menu lists suckling pig as a plat du jour, available only on weekends. How familial. So we make do with a sweetly incendiary and giddily explosive cavalcade of electrifying seviches: Ecuadoran-style shrimp with tomatoes, marinated in tangerine and lime; tuna and squid sparked by lemongrass, ginger, and Thai basil; a winning sister act of Alaska king and snow crab in a dense horseradish mustard sprinkled with cilantro; what the house calls surf and turf, really a trio of sole, clams, and ham smacked with cilantro, garlic, and jalapeño -- as subtle as the Three Stooges and as embarrassingly enjoyable. Okay, fine. I managed.
The second time, the chef humbles our table by offering to prepare a tasting menu, then bewitches us with a gratin of wonderfully tender green-lip mussels showered with tomato-fennel salsa. Name-dropping-worthy oysters Rodriguez, breaded and fried, with horseradish creamed spinach in a sauce of mint, chiles, garlic, and feta. Darkly tempting smoked-marlin salad made irresistible by a lacing of tamarind and vanilla. And lamb anticucho with mint mojo that disappears off the skewers faster than two rounds of Buena Vistas, a jade-tinted double-rum-and-peach-schnapps cocktail guaranteed to make you stupidly grateful you didn't drive.
But whoa! Wait just a second. Would David Waltuck ever whip up a Chanterelle sampler without his signature seafood sausage? Can you imagine a Martha Stewart Christmas without a banister garroted by bows? So, why does no little piggy come to park it at our table? Sure, the scallop tiradito made us nuts -- fresher than an unexpected kiss on the mouth, cool and bracing in cucumbers, grapefruit, and lime juice. The salt-baked fish in eucalyptus wood is luminous and succulent, too, shot through with shards of caramelized lime. And though pasty Cabrales cheese mucks up an adobo-rubbed rib eye, the hen stew, a kind of upscale Peruvian curry with turmeric and walnuts, is just sublime. The sweet potatoes alone would make the curry memorable. But someone's holding out on me. It's as if Streisand were to announce to an MGM Grand audience that she doesn't feel like doing "Papa, Can You Hear Me." (If only!)
The third time I'm at Chicama, it's not Rodriguez's fault. Half my guests don't eat meat and are more than happy to devour black empanditas filled with calamari plied with saffron and squid ink. A velvety crab dip arrives with plantain chips, and salmon is tamed -- no, transformed -- by a delicate salsa verde. The other half are beside themselves to find smoked pork chop on the menu instead, pinker than Porky's tail in any Warner Bros. cartoon, and, thanks to a sparkling ginger purée and black-bean broth, probably the best chop I can remember tasting. Still, close but . . .
Fourth and final try. I figure we can't miss. Not only is the roast suckling pig now permanently on the menu, but it snows hard half the day, rains incessantly the other half, and by nighttime, the city is mushier than a Nora Ephron script. Streets are so bare, we guess we'll be able to order the whole sow. But Chicama is jammed. They're practically hanging from the weathered rafters and arched clay tiles that make up the incredible ceiling atop this rustically sexy room that used to be Colina but is now blessed by this much better fit. There's not a table to be had in the bar area under the constellation of semiprecious-colored-glass lanterns. The seviche counter must be giving it away for less than one of Cindy Adams's cheap shots. And the dining room is almost too full of high spirits. But I'm about to join them. At last! I order it, triumphantly, as if Moses had just been told by Jehovah he could enter the promised land. Then, just a few minutes later, in my peripheral sight line, I catch the waiter timidly approaching my table. He's sorry, he says. It's been sooo popular since it's been put in the menu, he says. They're out of it, he says.
Out of it! That's does it, Rodriguez. If you think I'm going to tell anyone that Chicama is such an unequivocal delight I don't care how long it's taking you to open up your long-planned restaurant Unico, you've been sucking on one too many jalapeños. Don't even dream I'm going to let anyone know that your marinated goat with malanga hash is pot roast gone wild, that your duck seviche is so dizzyingly weird and addictive, and that your chupe, a turmeric-and-saffron-based seafood chowder, beats any bouillabaisse this side of Marseille.
Me, blab about your attentive staff, which feels better to us than being waited on by family? Your chocolate "bomb" that's a great dome of a gooey candy bar? No way, Dougie baby. I'll make this real simple. You get nothing out of me till I get the best out of you. Whole hog or I'm a bump on a log. Put that in your pork and stuff it . . . and then serve it to me, damn it.
Chicama, 35 East 18th Street (212-505-2233). Monday through Thursday noon to midnight, Friday and Saturday till 1 a.m., Sunday till 10 p.m. Appetizers $7 to $19, entrées $19 to $44. A.E., D.C., M.C., V.


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This year, too, we went to the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity to see where marketing is headed and how the convergence of tech and creativity is progressing all around the world. Here's a what we came away with:
Creative Director Kalle Tuomi talked to Finnish newspaper Kauppalehti about how he saw the future of marketing and the opportunities it presents for Finnish companies. Here's a summary:
The things we believe and the way we see the marketing developing into the near future was validated at Cannes. With technology playing a growing role in marketing and advertising, the industry will move towards a more holistic and experiential approach. Technology makes this possible. Technology companies like us, Reaktor, Vincit and others can be a part of bringing forth a new creativity that'll let us build better customer experiences and create something more meaningful. An important lesson that Cannes offers is that technology in and of itself solves nothing and people don't care about it, but when you combine it with creative thinking and effective storytelling, magic happens.
This trend is one of a number that will propel more Finnish companies to success at Cannes in the future.
Another is the fact that more and more companies are going for a positive social impact. This trend is visible at Cannes Lions, too. Trust in traditional authority is eroding and they are, in some cases, being replaced by brands. Finnish companies have an edge here. Trustworthiness and fairness are important cultural values to us.
It's a story waiting to be told. We need the courage to tell others about our strengths. That's how we win people over.
The original article and video in Finnish.
Business Director Jussi Hacklin went to Cannes and all we got were these videos. In them he talks about why a company like ours would attend an advertising and marketing event, the importance of cross-competence teams, the impact data is making this year and the lo-tech phenomenon or creative uses for established technology. As well as AI + cucumbers, a Finnish tailor, Snapchat's ferris wheel and our shining Star Trek future. You can find a playlist on our Facebook video page.
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View of Bellport Bay
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Some Spanish Grammar concepts I've been studying over the past two days...
Uses of Subjunctive
- Verbs of "mental activity" such as creer, pensar, considerar are followed by an indicative when used affirmatively.
Creer/ Pensar/ Considerar + que+ Indicative
Ejemplos (examples): Creo que debes comes mas chocolate.
(I think you should eat more chocolate.)
Pensamos que vuelas a Italia.
(We think you should fly to Italy.)
- However when used in the negative form, subjunctive must be used in the following subordinate clause.
No + Creer/ Pensar/ Considerar + que+ Subjunctive
Ejemplos (examples):No creo que comas mas chocolate.
(I don't think you should eat more chocolate.)
No pensamos que vueles a Italia.
(We don't think you should fly to Italy.)
Reflexive Verbs
- In sentence containing reflexive verbs , the subject and object of the verb are the same person. In Spanish reflexive verbs are always accompanied by a reflexive pronoun.
Divertirse (to amuse oneself)
Me Diverto
Te Divertes
Se Diverte
Nos Divertimos
Os Divertís
Se Diverten
*When you translate a reflexive to English, it often doesn't have a reflexive pronoun or the reflexive is "understood" i.e Lavarse- to wash (to wash oneself)
Ejemplos (examples) :
Ducharse (to shower) Vesitirse (to dress) Hacerse (to become)
Peinarse (to comb) Ponerse (to put) Darse (to give)
Uses of sunbjunctive
Como si (as if) + subjuntive
- Subjunctive is always used after "Como si "
Ana me miró como si estuviera loco.
(Ana looked at me as if I was mad.)
How to express "for" with a period of time.
- For actions referring to an action which began in the past and is still/ was going on, maybe expressed in the following ways:
Lleva + Gerundio =
Lleva esperando media hora
(I've been waiting for an hour)
Desde Hace + Tiempo =
Espero desde hace media hora
(I have been waiting since two hours)
Desde* + Fecha =
Espero desde 1998.
(I have waited since 1998)
Hace + Tiempo + que =
Hace media hora que espero.
(Its been half and hour since I've been waiting)
[ * Desde = since ]
- "For" referring to the duration of a time period is conveyed through
- "por" or "durante"
Voy a comer por 2 horas.
(I am going to eat for two hours)
Romeo buscó para Julieta durante el anos de guerra.
(Romeo searched for Juliet during the years of the war.)
Lo + adjective
- "Lo" is often followed by an adjective in the masculine singular form creating an abstract noun.
- In English = "the (adjective) thing
Lo bonito es que el novio esperó para su amor.
(The beauty is that the boyfriend waited for his love.)
Uses of subjunctive
- Subjunctive is used with the following expression to make value judgments and are usually impersonal.
A mí me parece bien/mal Vale la pena Es imprescindible
Es normal Hace falta Es necesario
Sería mejor Es importante Más vale
- These expressions are usually followed by the infinitive.
Sería mejor reducir el uso de los moviles.
(Its better to reduce the use of mobiles.)
- However when the subject changes:
Expression + que + subjunctive
Es importante que el cuerpo tenga suficiente agua en esto clima calor.
(Its important that the body had enough water in this hot weather)
*dusts chalk of fingers*
Hope you had a good class! :)
♪Edward Maya ft Vika Jigulin Desert Rose
Info: Edexcel Spanish for A Level (Chapter 7,
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- The objective of the game is to get the biggest score possible during launch and obtaining all the different achievements. This can be done by upgrading both characters. The muscular man can increase his strength by training in the gym. The skinny guy can learn different tricks in the university to preform during launch. There is also a shop full of upgrades and gadgets. The game can be completed by reaching over 10,000 distance and having either 18+ in game achievements or by buying the 'Stars' upgrade for $1,000,000.
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Everyone wants to own a tablet and especially an iPad. If you have not yet jumped on the bandwagon, you are missing out! The iPad performs many functions which can appeal to different people that have different needs. Read this article to find out some helpful tips.
You can now use folders on the iOS iPad. To use, hold down your finger on the app you want until it moves, drag that app atop another icon, and finally, let it go. This will create a folder which holds the two apps. The name of the folder will represent the category of what the apps are. This folder can be easily renamed.
If you want to utilize your iPad for processor-heavy tasks like gaming, watching videos or listening to music, you may get less usage time out of a battery charge. A simple way to get more play time out of each charge of the battery is to use a low screen brightness setting. You are likely to discover that maximum brightness settings are unnecessary for effectively using your iPad.
Watch how much money you spend on apps. The convenience of buying apps makes it quite easy to spend a lot of money without realizing it. Because of this, ensure that you don't spend more than you have.
There is a way that you can check all the running applications that you have at a given time. Press the Home button twice and a bar with the running apps will appear. Simply tap on the app you want to view. Swipe downwards to hide the bar again.
Remote servers can be accessed by your iPad through VPN networks. If you want to establish a connection to a VPN with your iPad, locate the tab labeled Network and enable the VPN feature. As will all VPNs, you'll need a username and address. If you don't have the server address, contact the network administrator.
Pay attention to how much you spend on all those apps you buy. It's very common for iPad users to run up large bills buying music and apps. Be aware of what you are doing when buying apps. Keep track.
Do you get irritated when your iPad asks if you want to join new Wi-Fi networks? This prompt can be totally eliminated by checking your device settings. If you would rather not be prompted, you can click the Wi-Fi button and you will not have to deal with this anymore.
Soft Reset
Don't forget how many apps you are running at once. While you work on other things, some apps will continue running on your iPad in the background. In order to view currently running applications, just click your Home button twice. You will see them in a bar located at the bottom. When you are finished with this area, swipe down and the bar will be gone.
If you find that your iPad is freezing, soft reset it to make the device reboot. A soft reset consists of simultaneously hitting the home and power buttons. Wait until your iPad begins to restart. If you would rather just close down the application that you are in, push down on the home button instead.
You don't need to click the camera icon on your screen to view your photos. All you have to do is swipe the screen right and your video or picture will appear. Previous photos can be seen by swiping left.
You can change your email settings to preview more of your email. Go to the Settings, go to the section that says Mail and seek out the setting that says Preview. Increase the number of lines listed. This should help you decide if you really need to read the entire email or not.
Download the manual onto your iPad if you need it. It is the Apple policy to provide minimal paper and give you the choice of downloading a manual or not.
Are you irritated by the percentage of battery icon on the top right of your screen? This can be simply turned off. To begin, open Settings. Select General and then Usage. In this menu, you are able to very simply turn off the display that shows your battery percentage.
Click Settings, Mail, Contacts and Calendars to add Google Calendar to your iPad. You need to go to the area that allows you to add an additional account, then hit Other. Use the Add CalDAV icon to input your information for Google. Next, you exit the settings section in order to access the calendar app. You should have everything you need now.
You can now quickly mute your iPad. The original iPad did not have a simple mute button. Starting with 4.3 the lock switch was able to be used as a mute button. Just tap and hold volume-down to quickly mute sound.
You can change your search engine default easily. You can access this by selecting Safari from the settings menu and then hitting search engine. You can use alternatives like Bing or Yahoo instead of Google.
If you want to copy text on your device, push on the wording that you want and hit Select. Next, choose copy and go into the field that you want the text. A menu will pop up and you should tap on paste. You can also highlight a whole paragraph; tap it around four times.
Hate having to tap the Bookmarks icon whenever you are wanting to visit your go-to sites? Remedy this by having the bookmarks bar turned on permanently. Go to your Settings screen, click Safari and then go to Always Show Bookmarks and switch this to the On position.
Easily find your running apps fast! All you have to do is double click your home button, and they will appear instantly at the bottom of whatever screen you are on. That one trick saves you time so you don't need to scroll through everything to find what you need.
Would you like the ability to locate your iPad should it go missing? Simply enter the Settings menu and access iCloud. Insert your Apple ID. Once you do this, the bottom of your screen will flash "Find My iPad" and tap it to turn the feature on. Now if you lose your iPad, all you need to do to find it is go to iCloud.com.
Do you find it annoying when you're surfing with your iPad and have no clue where hyper-linked words lead? There is an easy way to solve this. Since you can't hover over words like on a regular computer, you may touch and hold that word. That will show you the URL from the hyperlink.
To copy and paste quickly on your iPad, try tapping and holding the text you want, then choosing Select. Next, choose "copy" from the popup memu. After that, go to the place where you want to paste the text and hold again. Again, a menu will come up, this time tap "paste." For an entire paragraph, you need to press four times.
Currently Running
Auto brightness is a wonderful feature to conserve battery and energy. Your iPad is able to automatically adjust the brightness based on the light it detects. This can help extend your battery life, increasing your production during the day. Go to Settings and then Brightness & Wallpaper to change it.
Double click the home button to see a list of apps that are currently running. You will see a bar complete with all applications currently running, which can then be accessed by hitting the relevant icon. Use this function to check which apps are running, and close the ones you do not need.
Light requirements change in different settings, and that's why you can change the lighting wherever you are. You can change this setting by hitting Home twice, and going to Brightness. You will then be able to adjust the brightness in function of the environment.
Even though you may not want them, security features are a smart idea. You do not know when it may accidentally get lost, and it normally provides access to lots of secure data like phone numbers, addresses, emails and possibly bank information.
You can easily take a screenshot with your iPad. You can do this by pressing the button that says sleep/wake after you have tapped the home button. You'll see a flash and hear a clicking noise. That is how you know the picture was taken. Screenshots automatically go into your photo gallery.
Your iPad makes the process of taking screenshots really easy. Press the Home button followed by the Sleep/Wake button. You'll hear a click and see a flash. That is how you know the picture was taken. Screenshots automatically go into your photo gallery.
Have ever needed to take a screenshot? It's actually really quite simple. Push the home button and then push the button that puts your device to sleep. You may notice a flash; this is the screenshot being captured. You screen shots are saved automatically, so you will not need to worry about making sure to save them afterwards.
Here are a couple of ways to display a PDF. It is possible to sync PDFs to your iPad using the iTunes app. Also, you can send PDFs to your iPad's email. Give both methods a shot and see which one fits into your life bests. It may even be the case that using a combination of both methods works for you.
When you are using an iPad, copying text to the clipboard is very simple. All you need to do is double-tap the text you want to copy. Copying large sections of text, however, isn't this simple. Instead, tap four times on the text you want to copy and the paragraph will be highlighted. This works for URL's, addresses, and paragraphs.
Click Home twice to see all apps that are open. Simply click the app you need and presto! You're there. Do the same to go back to your original app.
Make sure your kids are safe when using your iPad online. You can access the Setting menu; hit General and then Restrictions. When you get there, hit your "enable restrictions" button. This setting will prevent any child from accessing material that is not appropriate for them. Videos and websites that contain mature content will be blocked.
It's not always convenient to use the keyboard on your iPad, and you do not have to! Sometimes you may find difficulty using the iPad keyboard. Bluetooth keyboards work great with the iPad. This allows you to type with the same ease that you regularly enjoy on your laptop or desktop computer.
Would you like to access your .pdf documents on the iPad? To do so, you must email yourself the PDF files so that the iPad can open them in iBooks. If you also use a computer, it is possible to sync up PDF files with the iPad if you just utilize the iTunes book tab.
Find My iPad is an indispensable feature on the iPad. By enabling this feature, you can track your iPad if it is lost and wipe the memory remotely if it is stolen. It only takes a minute and it will be a lifesaver if your precious device ever becomes lost!
If you are going to be sharing your iPad with others, be careful which pages you visit on Safari. You would not want anyone to see anything personal that you were viewing. Just go to Google and let that be the last visited page.
Join Networks
If you discover that plugging your iPad into the front side of your computer does not charge it, then try plugging instead into the rear of the machine. USB ports differ in power output, and often front-panel USB ports are designed for low-power devices like keyboards and mice. You may choose to use a USB wall outlet if the iPad still isn't charging very fast.
Are sick of receiving notifications asking you to join Wi-Fi networks? These can easily be turned off. Go to Settings, Wi-Fi, and simply turn off the Ask to Join Networks feature. If you would like to join networks later on, fear not. You can, it'll just do it automatically.
Are you aware that it is possible to migrate your own Google Calendar into your calendar app? Go to your settings. From there, access the mail area and look for contacts. You should then see the calendars option. Press the Add an Account icon and then choose Other. Select CalDAV Account and enter your Google credentials.
Do you want the ability to read PDF files on your iPad? To do so, you must email yourself the PDF files so that the iPad can open them in iBooks. If you're able to get to a computer, PDFs can be synced with the iPad by going to the iTunes app's book tab.
Remember, your iPad needs a power source for charging. You can also use an USB port. You can use your laptop to do it when you are traveling.
Using this advice can improve your iPad experience. If you start using this information, you'll be amazed at how much more you're getting out of your iPad. Keep this article handy so that if you forget any of this advice, you can refer to it again.
Sending pictures to your friend does not have to be complicated. This modernizes the original way of sending through email. Simply head to your pictures, select those you wish to share, hit the arrow at the top right corner, then select "email" to send with ease.


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SAD 61 honored by White House
By Wayne E. Rivet
Staff Writer
Andy Madura admits he was a "Doubting Thomas" when School Health Coordinator Courtney Kennedy told him fresh fish was on the menu.
It sounded good, "Fresh fish with whole wheat bread crumbs sitting on a lemon slice," but Madura wondered how sometimes finicky teenagers would respond.
"The businessman side of me worried that the fish cost $5.99 a pound and the kids wouldn't eat it," he said.
Kennedy, however, was confident the meal would be a hit.
"I was in the building on fish day, and the amount of staff eating in the cafeteria was really exciting. They (teachers) were talking about it and asking students if they had tried it," she said. "It sold out. One teacher told me she didn't get there in time, and she would have to get there sooner the next time."
Gone are the days of "green hot dogs" and "pizza crust that taste like cardboard." There is a new look and new attitude in school kitchens, which has earned SAD 61 national recognition.
Last month, Madura, Kennedy and Wellness Committee member Ramona Torres were guests of First Lady Michelle Obama as they were honored on South Lawn of the White House as part of the HealthierUS School Challenge Celebration.
SAD 61 was a bronze medalist, recognizing the district's "excellence in nutrition and physical activity."
"Even more impressive is that Lake Region Middle School was the only middle school in the State of Maine to reach any qualification of the HealthierUS Challenge," Kennedy said.
SAD 61 was recognized for its work at LRMS, Stevens Brook Elementary, Songo Locks School and Sebago Elementary School."
"What impressed me (about the celebration) was the amount of time they spent with us. I had visions that this would be a 'feel good' thing by the Obama Administration, and we would be rushed in and rushed out. There was a fair amount of thought put into it. Their chefs were there to share recipes. The president and first lady's trainers were there to offer some tips. The first lady really listened to the people there and worked the crowd," said Madura, who was making his first trip to the White House. "It wasn't just a formality. It was obvious that this was something important."
Kennedy pointed out that the South Lawn is often only used for diplomatic or political events, and to use it for a celebration of nutrition spoke volumes about the importance of this work.
"People were really excited about changes being made when it comes to nutrition and schools," she said.
The first lady congratulated educators and school administrators on their "creative efforts" — from developing school gardens, running clubs and fitness competitions — during tight economic times to offer children more nutritious meals and promoting the importance of daily physical activity.
"In our movement to end the epidemic of childhood obesity in America, all of you — our nation's educators — you are the unsung heroes…As educators, you see firsthand the impact that childhood obesity has on our children's lives. You see it every day. Not just on their physical and emotional health, but on their academic success as well," the first lady said. "You know better than anyone that kids need time and space to run around before they can settle down and concentrate in a classroom. You know they need nutritious food in their stomachs before they can focus their brains on math and reading and science. You see it every day. And when many kids spend half of their waking hours and get up to half their daily calories at school, you know that with the food you serve, and more importantly, the lessons you teach that you're not just shaping their habits and preferences today, you're affecting the choices they're going to make for the rest of their lives."
Mrs. Obama added, "We can affect who they will be forever. You're affecting not just how these kids feed themselves, but how they're going to feed their own children. So, the beauty is, is that you're not just making this generation of kids healthier, but the next generation as well. And that is truly, truly powerful stuff."
Last year, the first lady challenged U.S. schools to double the number participating in the HUSSC. That goal was achieve, and Mrs. Obama encouraged those in attendance to "double the double" by qualifying more schools within their systems, as well as reaching out to neighboring districts to "take the challenge."
"When our schools win, our kids win. And when our kids win, our country wins. That's why we make this investment," Mrs. Obama added.
A little over 1,600 schools nationwide received the award — that is less then 1% of school. Forty-four of the schools receiving awards were from the State of Maine with four of those schools from SAD 61.
The HealthierUS School Challenge is a voluntary initiative, established in 2004, to recognize schools participating in the National School Lunch Program that have created healthier school environments through promotion of nutrition and physical activity.
Mrs. Obama incorporated the HealthierUS School Challenge as part of her "Let's Move" initiative and offered monetary incentives to schools that qualified for bronze, silver or gold status. HUSSC identifies schools that have made changes to improve the quality of the foods served, provide students with nutrition education, and provide students with physical education and opportunities for physical activity.
"Mrs. Obama's recognition of our efforts emphasizes the importance of teaching our kids about healthy eating and physical activity," Kennedy said. "We intend to strive for an even higher level of achievement during this upcoming school year."
SAD 61's focus on offering more nutritious meals and more daily physical activities comes at a critical time.
• From youth surveys, one in three kindergarteners and one in four middle/high school students in the State of Maine are overweight or obese.
• According to the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System — a survey system for adults — almost 70% of Lake Region community members are considered overweight or obese (the rate is 61% for Cumberland County adults) — a rate that is slightly higher than the state average.
• Maine has the highest rates of obesity in New England.
"We've done some good things here to change the culture when it comes to nutrition," Kennedy added. "But, there is plenty of work to do."
Madura feels SAD 61 has been somewhat "ahead of the curve" in Maine thanks to some early work done by then-Stevens Brook Elementary School Principal Bev Chalmers, whose school secured a Hidden Valley Ranch grant that targeted adding more fresh fruit and fresh vegetables to the daily menu. He noted that SAD 61 could have achieved bronze status earlier, but "the necessary paperwork hadn't been filed."
When the Hidden Valley grant ended, SAD 61 was fortunate to be selected for the Healthy Lakes Communities Putting Prevention to Work (CPPW) — one of two local programs in Maine that received funding in March 2010 as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Maine was awarded $4.28 million by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Communities Putting Prevention to Work (CPPW) initiative. Healthy Portland, a program of the City of Portland received $1.8 million of that, and Healthy Lakes received $1.4 million for a two-year period.
The Lake Region initiative is led by the People's Regional Opportunity Program (PROP), a nonprofit, multi-service community action agency, and serves nine rural towns including: Baldwin, Bridgton, Casco, Harrison, Naples, Sebago, Raymond, Standish and Windham.
The primary objective is to make long-lasting and sustainable changes to positively impact the general health of the Lake Region community by increasing access to healthy food and physical activity opportunities so as to decrease overweight and obesity rates, Kennedy said.
Changing the culture
At a time when the general public is looking to eat healthier, selling the idea to teens and children remains a challenge.
Kennedy spends a lot of time spreading the word about increasing the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables through signs at local cafeterias, as well as working with teachers to incorporate the message as part of lesson plans.
Another part of "healthy eating" has been a switch in products. White bread has been replaced by whole grain. Low-fat cheese is used more often. To introduce students to new items, "samplings" are held. One upcoming "sampling" at Lake Region Middle School will be parfaits made from yogurt and frozen fruit.
"Andy and his crew have taken recipes that the kids like and tweaked them to be better nutritionally," Kennedy said. "We're seeing a great response. There is little to no food waste at the high school. The kids there are just loving the salad bar."
Kennedy credited the food service staff for "getting on board with the changes" by attending special training sessions and "doing an amazing job talking with students about the changes we've made."
While healthy eating may be in "vogue," Madura has to be a juggler — he has to be somewhat frugal in balancing costs of fresh and locally-grown food items with a tight operating budget.
"We have a huge free and reduced meal population here (63% of students at Stevens Brook Elementary and just over 50% district wide), and must maintain meal prices under this federal program," Madura said. "If we can, we try to do more 'scratch cooking' because items with preservatives cost more. If we free up some money, then we can buy more local and fresh items."
Madura and Kennedy strongly encourage parents who may think they qualify for free or reduced breakfast and lunch to fill out an application.
"We want to be sure that anyone who qualifies does receive those benefits," Kennedy said. "We want to be sure we're feeding all kids. We don't want them leaving any of our buildings hungry."
SAD 61 has changed how students pay for lunch each day. Today, each student — kindergarten through high school — receives a PIN number. When the student enters the food line, the PIN is entered and the student's name appears. Meal charges are applied to that student's account. All meal finances are administered through Madura's office, not the individual schools.
"This way, there is greater student privacy. If a person's account is low, we can simply contact parents to let them know. No one knows on the lunch line whether a student is paying or is part of the free or reduced lunch program. We will not talk about it (a student's account) curbside. Soon, payment on accounts can be made online," Madura said. "I've seen more bounced checks than I ever had before. This system allows us to work with people confidentially, whether to work out a payment plan or hook them up with local welfare folks."
Technology will also help relay important nutritional news. Madura foresees a "ticker" board inside the new high school cafeteria, which will indicate calorie counts and other important nutritional facts.
"Things are certainly changing. It's a fun time to be involved in food service," Madura said. "We'll be able to do more things once we have our new kitchen at the high school. We'll be able to purchase various items at harvest time and 'flash freeze' them to be used later on. We're thinking outside of the box, which is becoming a win-win situation from both a cost and nutritional standpoint."
As first lady Michelle Obama said at the celebration, "We know when our schools win, our kids win."
Courtney Kennedy couldn't agree more.
"I feel fortunate to be part of a school district that is committed to healthy eating and how it relates to educational success," she said. "Food servings and physical activity all help create a healthy student and increases academic success."


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Trump supporters attempt to arrest London's Muslim mayor
Far-right supporters holding aloft American flags and shouting pro-Donald Trump slogans have attempted to perform a "citizen's arrest" of London's Muslim mayor, Sadiq Khan.
Khan was delivering a speech at a Fabian Society conference in London on Saturday when protesters disrupted his talk, according to reports.
The protesters were from a group called the White Pendragons. They were hiding in the audience and started holding up American flags when the mayor started speaking. They called for Khan to be arrested, reportedly referencing his religion, Islam.
Khan's address had to be suspended briefly as a result of the incident.
On Friday, Khan said that Trump had "got the message" that he was "not welcome in London" after the US president canceled a planned state visit to the UK.
"President Trump got the message from the many Londoners who love and admire America and Americans but find his policies and action the polar opposite of our city's values," Khan said in a statement issued on Twitter.
The mayor said the US leader's visit would "without doubt have been met with mass peaceful protests." He added that British Prime Minister Theresa May made a mistake by inviting him on a state visit.
Trump was expected to make his first trip to the UK since entering the White House and had originally been scheduled for a full State Visit including a Royal banquet at Buckingham Palace but this was later downgraded to a "stripped-down" trip that did not involve getting the full "red-carpet" treatment from the Queen.
One senior source suggested to the Daily Mail that Trump had cancelled the trip because he was unhappy about the arrangements and the scale of the visit.
Trump had previously expressed concern about the likelihood of mass protests in a potential trip. Last year he told May that he did not want to go ahead with a visit until the British public supported it.
The intention was to repeat the success of Barack Obama's visit to Britain in 2011, but critics pointed out the convention was to wait for a president's second term in office before being granted the honor.
The prospect of mass protests were raised last month after the Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn urged his followers to turn out in force if Trump visited the UK to send him a "clear message."
More than a million people signed a petition last year calling for the state visit to be cancelled.


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1937 saw the introduction of a new acting category. Supporting Actor and Supporting Actress. The first winner of the Supporting Actress Oscar was Gale Sondergaard. Six years after that historic win she would star in the film Isle of Forgotten Sins. Gale plays the role of a madam by the name of Marge Williams. Her character presides over a brothel named after the title of the movie.
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics published preliminary data on 2011 workplace fatalities. Highlights:
Workers who died from work injuries in 2011 (as compared to 4,690 in 2010); that's an average of 13 work fatalities per day. The good news is that annual fatalities have steadily declined since 1994:
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A couple of weeks ago I had the absolute pleasure of photographing Beards Jewellers Diamond Rush! When I arrived early in the morning I was surprised and happy to see that the queue from the jewellers front door was running right up through the promenade, a huge increase on numbers from the year before, I think we may have a new Cheltenham tradition on our hands! For the second year running the diamonds also brought lovely couples and proposals through the doors of Beards, one of the many reasons I am always pleased to be involved on this day! Well done Beards of Cheltenham for a fabulous event and raising money for such a great cause, Maggies!
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Our second annual TDX, this is sure to be as exciting as the first year. You and your dogs are invited to our 2007 TDX test at the beautiful Summit Lake State Park in New Castle, IN. The test will be limited to six dogs. Every passing dog will be awarded "A Replica Start Flag" from their track offered by White River Golden Retriever Club (to be mailed). To enter, please download and fill out the 2007 WRGRC TDX premium list. For pictures, check out the 2007 TDX photos.
Entry Fees: TDX $100.00 (U.S. Funds)
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Test Rules: All dogs run under the AKC TDX Test rules.
Judges: Stephen L. Ripley (Westfield, OH) and Charles R. Casson (Portage, MI)
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text: Telum, the "weapon" aspect, is composed of Instrumentum and Ignis. (Before 4.2.2, it was Instrumentum+Perditio.) It is found in all weapons, but arrows are a perfect source. Note that use of a centrifuge allows getting twice the Instrumentum out of a pile of flint, by crafting the flint into arrows (4 apiece), distilling those, and centrifuging the resulting Telum.


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In my quest to find the perfect A5 bullet Journal notebook I ended up buying 24-ish different notebooks. Yes, 24. So grab a pot of coffee (you'll need more than a cup) and a snack and let's dig into this review, pen test and nerdy commentary about the notebooks we all know and love.
So let me restate — I'm reviewing 24-ish notebooks here. I say "ish" because I'm only reviewing 24 here today. There are more. I have a few that didn't even make the cut because I discovered they were no longer being manufactured (or maybe I just couldn't find a way to purchase them online), so those 4 didn't make it to the final list. There are also some non-traditional notebooks I've picked up in my quest that will have their own series of reviews – those include spiral bound books, some composition notebooks worthy of bullet journaling…and maybe a few other journals I want to tell you about – but we'll save those for another day. Today, we're just going to tackle these 24.
Journal Review 2.0
This new version of the review is a major update where I've included an additional SIX journals. I've also taken the time to create a whole new way to navigate this epic article. (It's more than 10,000 words, so that qualifies as "epic.")
Rather than keeping all of the individual journal reviews in this single article, you'll notice that when you click on the photo of a journal below, you'll be taken to a new tab where you can see the detailed review on its own page. Then, just click on the journal review photo in the sidebar on that page to get back here and start over.
This is NOT a sponsored review … but you can still support me
First I should probably state the obvious here … put it out in the open so you don't have to wonder or start rumors. I'm a bit of a nerd when it comes to stationery products. There. I said it. Happy now? Let's move on then.
Something else you should know is that this post is NOT sponsored by any notebook manufacturer, brand or seller. Nobody gave me notebooks for free. Nobody paid me. Nobody promised me roses or steak dinners to write nice things about them. Everything here is my honest personal opinion. I purchased all these notebooks/journals myself with my own hard earn (and quickly spent) money. I truly have been on a quest to find the right notebook for my own personal use and it got a little out of hand. And my promise to you is that everything you read here is honest, true, raw and real — if I don't like something, I'm going to tell you but if I do like something, you'll probably get tired of how much I talk about its awesomeness. You've been warned.
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Notebook Specs I Wanted in my Next Bullet Journal
Before we jump in I want to tell you what the criteria were as I was searching for a notebook.
This all started when I started carrying a notebook with me everywhere about seven months ago. I've always carried notebooks but suddenly it had become an everyday necessity. I had developed my own task management and life organizing system over the years, but one day a friend point out that what I was doing was called "bullet journaling," which sent me down a rabbit hole of discovery. So I started calling my journal a bullet journal (even though I didn't play by all the rules – see my Hybrid Bullet Journal System here) and continued to use my journal to keep track of my daily tasks, thoughts, interesting tidbits or quotes, and even for taking notes when I listened to a podcast (another obsession of mine) or read a book. The journal I was carrying was just one I already had in my stash and just pulled off the shelf and started using it (the Green Inspired Journal in the photo below also has a full review on the list). Then at the end of May, I made a purchase of a Galen Leather handcrafted notebook cover. By the first of June, the first notebook has been purchased and the pen testing began!
We're NOT going to discuss my obsession with leather in this post. But let's just say that it's real. Just look at this notebook cover. I'm sure you can understand the obsession.
I knew my next journal needed to meet a specific set of requirements to even make it to my shopping cart. Since I was spending my own money on these, I needed to be highly selective in the notebooks I purchased to test. The list of requirements for my perfect notebook are:
- SIZE – It needed to be an A5 size to fit the new leather notebook cover.
- LINES OR DOTS – I prefer a lined notebook as opposed to a blank sketchbook or dot grid. Although I do love dots in certain circumstances, so dots weren't completely out of the running if something caught my eye. It's interesting that I started this search looking exclusively for lines but ended up choosing a dotted notebook as the winner for my own use.
- COVER – A beautiful cover is a bonus. If it's something that I enjoy holding in my hand for the next several months, it'd have a better chance of being chosen. We're not talking color here, this is about how it FEELS in my hand, the material from which it's made and how sturdy the notebook construction might be over the time I use it.
- PAPER – The biggest and most important factor is the paper. High quality, smooth paper that doesn't show any ghosting or bleeding is essential. I don't want to be restricted by which pen I use, so the paper needed to deal with any of my most trusted pens (we'll talk about those in a minute).
So now that the requirements were settled I started searching. I watched review videos on YouTube, I read reviews on individual notebook listings on Amazon, and I even scoured all of the bullet journal guru websites to find out which journal they were using.
What I found was that almost universally everyone was using the Leuchtturm1917 dotted notebook and they loved it beyond measure. In fact, the creator of the Bullet Journal system, Ryder Carroll, even had a special edition version of the Leuchtturm1917 with the Bullet Journal branding on the cover. So I took a closer look at the brand and specs of that notebook. I was skeptical because the paperweight didn't seem to be a good quality at 80 gsm. And seeing pen test results online concerned me because of the ghosting and bleeding. But I decided to give it a try anyway. My full review is below.
That's where things started going downhill. I trusted the Bullet Journal gurus to tell me the truth. But when I saw the results of my own initial pen tests, I realized that those gurus were probably being paid to say nice things about a notebook that had really bad paper and was overpriced for such poor paper quality.
Then I fell victim to the same notebook "experts" who were raving about UberWorks notebooks. YouTubers and bloggers were so excited about how great these notebooks were, so I jumped on that bandwagon too. My full review of Uber Works is also below.
I kept being disappointed whenever I listened to someone else's review of a notebook. I was tired of being duped. So I dug in and did what I did best. I researched, tested, evaluated, compared, and bought more notebooks than any one girl could use in a lifetime …. and here we are now.
After a couple unhappy starts to my notebook hunt I decided to get serious about specs. From here on out I was not going to try any notebook that had less than 100 GSM paper. I found several that meet the requirements and started placing orders. What I have for you below is a comprehensive review of all of the notebooks that I have collected, where they came from, how to find them yourself and what details you need to know about their quality and usefulness as a bullet journal, art journal, or writing journal.
Vocabulary and Glossary of Terms
I want to make sure we all know what we're talking about before we get too far into this review. So let's start with some vocabulary.
- GSM – grams per square meter – this is a measure of the paperweight. The higher the number, the thicker the paper.
- GHOSTING – when you can see the writing from the previous page on the next blank page. Sometimes ghosting is minor and unobtrusive. Often it's a major problem and can interfere with the writing you put on the following page. Some people aren't bothered by ghosting, Personally, I hate it. I want a clean, fresh, unblemished page to write on.
- BLEEDING – when the ink from your pen or marker soaks through the paper and appears on the following page or stains the next sheet in the notebook. Bleeding is always bad. I don't know anyone who says they like or tolerate bleed-through.
- FEATHERING – when the ink spreads along the fibers of the paper and creates a feathered appearance along the line you drew. This usually happens when you have uncoated (matte) paper.
- NOTEBOOK vs. JOURNAL – for the purposes of this review, I'll be using these two terms interchangeably. If you want to get technical about the etymology of the words, journal is derived from the French term jour – meaning day. So a notebook is a blank book whereas a journal is a notebook that you write in each day. But that seems like splitting hairs here, so we're just going to pretend they mean the same thing for now. Okay?
Pens and Markers and Highlighters! Oh, My!
Let's talk about pens. I'm a "black pen" type of gal. I don't use colors pens or markers in my journal…. Well, I do once in awhile, but not often. I like a dark black ink – not heavy or wet, but true black. I also use highlighters in my journal. Usually just pink and green (you can learn more about why highlighters are so important in my journaling process by checking out the Pastel Highlighter Showdown).
Each journal in this review was put through a pen test to find out how well the paper stood up to a variety of ink types. This includes a collection of the pens I use regularly along with the two highlighters I've used in my journals that have the wettest, heaviest ink coverage:
- Bic 730R – .7mm
- Papermate Flair – Medium
- Papermate Flair – Ultra Fine
- Pilot P-500 – Extra Fine .5mm
- Pilot Varsity Fountain Pen
- Sakura Pigment Micron – Size 01
- Sharpie Accent Liquid Highlighter
- Sharpie Pen – Fine
- Sharpie Pen – Stainless Steel
- Staedtler Triplus Fineliner
- TUL Retractable Needle Point – Medium 0.7m
Let's start this Bullet Journal Notebook already!
And now the mega bullet journal notebook review, in alphabetical order by brand name. As a reminder, this is an unbiased, unpaid, unsponsored, no-BS review of these notebooks. If you see any mistakes or oversights as you're reading through it, give me a shout and I'll take a look and make corrections.
Hardcover Notebooks
Because this review is so epic – no really, it's truly amazing! – I had to split up the full journal review into two main sections. Hardcover notebooks and soft cover notebooks. Each hardcover bullet journal notebook I've purchased and reviewed is listed here – just click on the picture and it will open a new window with the full review. You can read the all of the reviews in their epicness, or you can take the road of sanity and only jump to a specific brand you're considering. Or feel free to skip all the individual reviews and jump to the bottom where I tell you which notebook I finally decided to use for my everyday bullet journal … and what I'm going to do with all the other ones.
Softcover Notebooks
Because this review is so epic – no really, it's truly amazing! – I had to split up the full journal review into two main sections. Hardcover notebooks and softcover notebooks. Just click the photo of the journal you want to learn more about and it will open the full review in a new tab. The softcover section is much smaller than the hardcover, but there are some really good options in this section. In fact, two of my top five notebooks have soft covers. Definitely, give them a fair shake if you haven't tried one of these yet.
Whew! We made it to the end. Finally! I'm curious to know if you read the whole thing or if you skipped around and only checked out the journals you were specifically interested in (drop me a comment below and let me know!). I had to go back and look at my Amazon receipts, but I can confirm that between the time I bought my first journal in this quest to the date I'm publishing this review – it's been a long FIVE MONTHS! So now let's do some wrap-up and announce the winners of this epic journal review.
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The Winner is Crowned!
Just in case you didn't see mention of it above, there are a couple winners in the group of journals I reviewed. Based on the original requirements I named earlier (size, lines or dots, cover quality, and paperweight) I have some favorites. There are two categories of winners here — journals I'm already using for something and journals I love and I'm searching for a reason to use them. And the winners are …
Journals I'm currently using
- Tekukor – my everyday carry bullet journal
- Scribbles That Matter – my travel log journal
- UberWorks LUFT – my handwritten diary
- Green Inspired – my learning and notetaking notebook
Journals I love and will use soon
- Pentalic Traveler's Notebook – I think the lined journal will be my next handwritten diary
- Daycraft – my next bullet journal will be a lined journal, this might be the pick when I'm done with the Tekukor
- Lemome – if I don't go with DayCraft for my next journal, it might be the Lemome Cork
- UberWorks GAYA – I have used this one as an emergency bullet journal replacement journal for a few weeks and I liked the way it felt, might add this to the lineup too.
Journals I recommend for bullet journalers like me
I know a lot of you struggle with finding the perfect journal. I hope this massive review has helped you decide. But if you still can't make up your mind and you just want to know how I rank the journals that I like and recommend, I'll give you some help here. After this little experiment (ha! I said "little") I don't believe I will ever buy a notebook with anything less than 100gsm paper (with only a couple rare exceptions noted below). Yes, that means I'll never by a Leuchtturm1917 or even the special edition Bullet Journal Leuchtturm1917 designed by Ryder Carroll — if that makes me lose my bullet journalist card, so be it.
100gsm weight paper
- Green Inspired Notebook – available locally at Target (110gsm)
- Lemome Bullet Journal
- Peter Pauper Press Essentials Notebook
- Scribbles That Matter
- Superior Maker Executive Notebook
- Tekukor Dotted Notebook
- Daycraft Signature or Inspiro Collection
120gsm weight paper
- Lemome Classic (suede) Cover
- Lemome Cork Cover
- Pentalic Traveler Pocket Journal
80gsm and 90gsm – exceptional exceptions
- Clairefontaine Basic Notebook (90gsm) – a dream to write on!
- UberWorks LUFT or GAYA (80gsm) – but only with the right pen, no heavy ink here
What did I miss?
I already know that there are some popular notebook options that didn't make the list. Some that you might want me to review in a future post, maybe. Here are a few that I already know you've asked for and why they aren't on this list.
- NUUNA — this European notebook looks like an absolute dream! The covers are fun and I hear the paper is amazing. But here in the United State, these notebooks aren't easy to come by. If I were to order from the company's website, the total price would come in around $30-45 … not exactly budget-friendly. Also, the sizes of these books aren't in line with normal A-sizes. They are sized at 6.5 x 8.7 inches (165 x 220mm) — much too large for my Galen Leather cover. So this brand was out.
- Rhodia — I know a lot of people are raving about the new Rhodia Goal Book right now and I've been tempted to give it a try. But the Rhodia paper comes in at 90gsm and after a while, I made the rule that I'd never buy any notebook with less than 100gsm at a minimum. So the Rhodia didn't make the cut. If you'd like to see a good pen test review of the Rhodia paper, check out this one by Heart Sprinkle.
- Citrus Book Bindery – Fran McKay over on the Etsy shop for Citrus Book Bindery does a beautiful job with her handcrafted journals. She uses at least 130gsm paper (or heavier if you need something for art journaling or multi-media pages) and hand makes each of her journals to your specifications. I haven't ordered one yet. But I drool often. I'm sending you over there so you can drool too. One day I'll have one in my hands and I'll tell you all about it!
All Done! Your Turn…
So that wraps up this epic, crazy-long, ridiculously wordy journal review. If you've made it this far, let me know and I'm going to send you a gold star for your bullet journal! You're amazing!
Drop me a comment below and let me know which journal you're going to try out from this list. Or let me know if you agree, disagree or think I'm completely off my rocker for some review I've written above. I'd love to hear what you have to say!
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Following a strange and somewhat confusing course of events recently, four men may be facing criminal charges in Medford, Massachusetts. On a recent evening, an officer arrived on the scene of what appears to be an assault and battery incident, involving four men, one woman, and a weed whacker. One man allegedly attacked the woman with the weed whacker and then was chased down the street by three other men, where police found them all standing in the middle of an intersection, the one man bloody and beaten.
Massachusetts cases involving drug charges may get reevaluation
In Massachusetts when someone is charged with drug possession or trafficking, the consequences can be severe if a criminal conviction is ultimately obtained. Time in prison lost from family and friends, or fines may be just a few of the penalties paid. When one is arrested for drug charges, the samples taken from an investigation are sent to secure locations for analysis by trained professionals. These persons are determined to identify the substance though proven methods. What happens, then, when someone is convicted of a crime, only to find out the evidence may have been mishandled by these crime labs?
Massachusetts officers pledge to seek out potential OUI in force
Massachusetts state troopers have been out in force looking for anyone acting under suspicion of driving under the influence. Over the recent Labor Day weekend, troopers reported nearly a dozen people were arrested with alleged OUI or DUI. The current levels of law enforcement will reportedly be in action through the month of September. While the boost in coverage is in motion, it is important that authorities maintain diligence to not impose invalid charges in haste simply due to circumstantial appearances.
Disturbance led to alleged DUI for Massachusetts woman
A Massachusetts driver was recently arrested in an incident with unusual circumstances. The driver, a 22-year-old woman, is now facing DUI charges. A conviction for drunk driving can have serious repercussions on an individual's life, including loss of one's driving privilege, increased cost of insurance, and difficulties finding gainful employment, not to mention jail time and high fines. Anyone charged with such an offense would be wise to investigate all of their options as they move through the legal system.


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Trip Preparations Are More Important Than You Think
Planning the perfect trip is not that easy but it is essential if you do not want to get stressed over every little thing. For example, if you buy car battery Canberra from Roadside Response, at least you can make sure that your car battery will not randomly die on the road!
However, that is just the beginning. First thing you need to do is to make sure that you have the roadside assistance policy included in your car insurance contract, as that will surely 'save your life' one day. This especially applies to businessmen who drive their own cars to far away meetings, as the roadside assistance will make sure that you are not late in case something happens!
As soon as you call, a roadside assistance team will be on their way!
Set the budget
It is very important that you set the budget for yourself as early as you possibly can, even before you actually know where you want to go. This will help you plan and enjoy the trip while you simultaneously get to stay within your limits. Your first task is to research the cost of your destination, which will help you avoid any disappointments.
Pick the destination
After you know how much money you will be able to spend, you should start picking your destination. Where do you want to go? You have a lot of choices ahead of you, as there are many beautiful places where you can spend your vacation, but you should always stay within your set budget.
Create a checklist
It might sound a bit silly, but this will help you remember everything you want to take. Start making a checklist at least a week before you take your trip. A day before you go, or when you start packing, make sure you check everything off the checklist.
While it is important to bring everything that is necessary, make sure to bring the things that will keep you entertained. If you stop for a break or if your car breaks down and you have to wait, while you are on your break you should have something to entertain you.
In addition, there are a couple of things that everyone should have in their car. First of all, packing a bit extra fuel and water is a must, especially if you end up waiting for roadside assistance. Besides that, pack a blanket, a book and the first aid kit, as it will definitely be handy.
Have realistic expectations
If you are traveling with your family and friends, keep your expectations realistic. We all know that movies make road trips seem more fun than they actually are, especially since that is all an act. If you keep your expectations realistic you will surely have fun.
If you are having car trouble, make sure you let other drivers know
For those who are travelling alone, it is totally fine if you have some solo entertainments. For example, make a mix of songs that you really like and turn on the music while you drive. Also make sure you have regular breaks to relax your mind and stretch your legs.
Final word
If you need a suggestion of a good roadside assist Canberra, you can give from Roadside Response a try. No matter which agency you picked, you should also get to know the services they offer, since that might vary from one provider to the next.


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One of the problems that we inevitably face on the journey of faith is that our prayers often go unanswered. We often pray fervently and faithfully for things that seem clearly in line with God's will only to receive no resolution. In some cases the exact opposite of what we pray for ends up happening.
This is an important issue for us to be honest about. If we fail to name the doubt or anger caused by unanswered prayer we will become increasingly distant from God.
Our relationship with God is not completely unlike other relationships. If we feel like our spouse is no longer trustworthy, or if they do not seem to be listening to us, we probably will not have a very healthy relationship. We will grow distant and communication will break down. The same thing can be applied to our relationship with God. Our communication with God is going to suffer if we have unresolved frustration or distrust. I think one of the reasons many of us struggle to pray is because we wonder whether God really listens.
Last week I read an excellent book by Christopher Hall titled, Worshipping With The Church Fathers. In one of the chapters he deals directly with this question of unanswered prayer. He provides some wisdom from both the early church fathers and some contemporary theologians to help us navigate this troubling issue.
Hall begins by reminding us that we ought not to sidestep or trivialize this issue. We need to be honest about our frustration and our questions. He quotes Richard Foster saying:
We must not rush too quickly here to solve this problem with glib talk about God answering with 'yes, no, or wait' and the like. If we are honest, and not just trying to cover up our insecurity, we must all admit to deep perplexity over these things.
Indeed, the problem of unanswered prayer does cause us deep perplexity and we need to have space to be honest about it. Easy answers can simply be a way of "covering up our insecurity." Under the surface, however, we can remain confused and distrustful of God. That is why lament is such and important part of prayer. David models for us a radical honesty in prayer. Psalm 88, for example, is full of anger, confusion and frustration. It is a prayer that has no resolution. It concludes with David saying, "you have taken my companions and loved ones from me, the darkness is my closest friend."
Hall also cautions that there are not always satisfactory answers to the question of unanswered prayer. Some things remain a mystery. As Paul says in 1 Corinthians 13, "now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known." Attempts to fully resolve this issue will fall short. There will be times when we will struggle to find a satisfactory answer to God's silence.
Nevertheless, Hall suggests that there is some guidance to be found concerning this perplexing issue. Though these insights do not fully resolve the problem of unanswered prayer, they may broaden our perspective in certain situations.
First, Hall suggests that one of the reasons why God is seemingly silent in the face of our prayers is that we often have a narrow understanding of love. Hall quotes C.S. Lewis, saying:
What would really satisfy us would be a God who said of anything we happened to like doing, "What does it matter so long as they are contented?" We want, in fact, not so much a father in heaven as a grandfather in heaven.
Sometimes the things we ask of God may not be in our best interest. God is not like the grandparent who stereotypically will bend the rules and give the grandchild whatever they want, but a parent who establishes healthy boundaries that sometimes involve the word "no."
In retrospect we may discover that the things we fervently prayed for may not have been the best thing for us anyway. Sometimes our prayers may be shortsighted. We may look back and be grateful that a certain relationship, job, or school program didn't end up working out because it would have not been the best fit.
Some of the things we pray for may also stand in direct contradiction to the needs or concerns of others. The prayer for a successful business merger, for example, might be detrimental to numerous lower level employees who would lose their employment if the deal closed.
Sometimes our prayers might be self-contradictory. Hall provides the following examples: "Oh, Lord, grant me patience quickly." "Oh, Lord, soften my heart toward the suffering of the world, but please protect me from suffering." "Oh, Lord, allow me to enter the world of the sick as a healer, but protect me from ever getting sick myself." These examples all have to do with the desire for character formation. We may desire patience, empathy, and compassion; yet, the formation of these characteristics often involve a certain amount of suffering.
In other situations the timing might not be right. Perhaps we are not ready for what we are asking for. Hall gives the following example: "I may be praying for an expanded ministry. God may answer the deeper intent of my prayer by introducing difficult circumstances into my life to refine my character, so that when my ministry is expanded I serve safely and wisely."
Probably the most helpful response to the problem of unanswered prayer is that there is often a deeper reality at work beyond the appearance of things. The biblical story continually reminds us that there is often a deeper spiritual work that can be discerned below the surface of suffering. The most prominent example, of course, is that of Jesus himself. Reflecting on Jesus' crucifixion, Hall writes:
Jesus' tormentors— the Jewish religious authorities and the Roman executioners— said they would believe only if Jesus were delivered from his sufferings. These people, Chrysostom comments, lacked a believing, discerning disposition— a key aspect of the life of prayer— and misinterpreted Christ's greatest act on their behalf. . . . What appeared to be the greatest tragedy in the history of the world was actually the most blessed event. If so, Christians can view the circumstances of their lives— and the inexplicable answers God sometimes gives to their prayers— in a new light. For John Chrysostom, reality rather than appearance is the heart of the matter.
The story of the cross is a reminder that the presence of suffering does not necessitate the absence of God. The biblical narrative continually points us to the counterintuitive movements of the spirit. The reign of God often breaks into this world through experiences of suffering and hardship. We gain life by losing it. While God is not the author of evil he is able to bring redemption out of it. The call to prayer is a call to look below the immediate appearances of thing. Prayer invites us to view reality through a cruciform lens.
As I write this, however, I want to be careful not to trivialize our perplexity. The initial caveats about not fully knowing why God does not answer prayer comes in to play here. Sometimes it is hard to see any redemption in the midst of suffering. Sometimes it is years before we make any sense of this. Perhaps the most important factor to keep in mind when trying to make sense of unanswered prayer is that we continue to live in a broken world. The dynamics of death and decay are still at work in our midst and we are still longing for a future restoration that has not fully arrived.
Christopher Hall, however, reminds us to not give up on the process of prayer too quickly. Prayer is an invitation to keep looking beyond the appearance of things. Perhaps this is why God invites us to persist in prayer. Maybe prayer is less about getting God to listen to us and more about us learning to listen to God? Richard Foster writes:
In prayer, real prayer, we begin to think God's thoughts after him: to desire the things he desires, to love the things he loves, to will the things he wills. Progressively, we are taught to see things from his point of view.