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Losing 20 pounds over the course of three months simply through jogging or walking is a challenging goal. To lose that amount of weight in a short period of time will be very time consuming, especially without also including a reduced-calorie diet plan, but it can be achieved if you follow a consistent regimen.
Calculate the Calories You Have to Burn
Calculate how many calories you actually have to burn over the course of three months to meet your 20 pound weight loss. Each pound is equal to 3,500 calories, so to lose 20 pounds, the calculation is 3,500 times 20. You will have to burn a total of 70,000 calories to achieve your goal.
Break the 70,000 calories into smaller increments so you have more achievable short-term goals. If you plan on working out only several times a week, you can divide 70,000 calories by 12 weeks. This means you'll have to burn 5,833 calories per week.
Break the 70,000 calories into daily increments if you can commit to exercising every day. Daily workouts will be shorter than several long workouts per week. To do this, divide the 70,000 calories by 90 days for a total burn of 778 calories per day.
Choose the Right Workout For You
Wear a heart-rate monitor if possible. Tracking the calories you are burning can be difficult, especially if you are walking or jogging outdoors and have no way of knowing how hard you are working and how many calories you are burning. If you're walking or running on a treadmill, the digital console should give you a good estimate, but it reflects the calorie burn of an average exerciser and not you in particular. Online calorie calculators are also based on people of average height and age, and may not reflect your true calorie burn.
Begin with a walking program if you are new to exercising. Unfortunately, walking isn't going to burn a huge amount of calories. According to the Mayo Clinic, an average 160-pound person burns 204 calories walking at two miles per hour and 314 calories at 3.5 miles per hour. You will have to walk briskly for at least 150 minutes a day to reach your daily calorie burn goal.
Incorporate jogging into your routine to hit your target daily or weekly calorie burn goal. Begin with shorter intervals such as one or two minutes of running followed by one minute of walking. As you become more accustomed to the exercise, increase your jogging intervals and decrease your walking intervals. Unless you are wearing a heart rate monitor, keep track of how many minutes you are running and how many minutes you are walking so you can tally your total calorie burn at the end of your workout. According to Mayo Clinic, an average 160-pound person will burn 606 calories per hour jogging at five miles per hour. At this pace, you would have to jog for just over 75 minutes per day.
Add a reduced-calorie diet to your plan. This will allow you to spend less time running or walking to achieve your daily caloric defecit.
Calculate your basal metabolic rate (BMR). A simple calculation for women is: 655 plus (4.35 times weight in pounds) plus (4.7 times height in inches) minus (4.7 times age in years). Multiply your results by 1.725 to factor in the extra, intense exercise you will be doing. This is the amount of calories your body needs per day to remain at your current weight.
Subtract 500 calories from your daily BMR. At this rate, you will burn one extra pound per week. With this extra caloric deficit, you can reduce your 150 minutes of daily brisk walking time to just 50 minutes. Similarly, you can reduce your 75-minute jog or running time to under 30 minutes.
Items you will need
- Comfortable running shoes
- Heart rate monitor
- To increase your calorie burn, walk or jog uphill or on an incline if you are using a treadmill. Break up your daily walks or runs into smaller increments if you don't have the time to finish your workout in one session.
- Talk to your doctor before embarking on a new weight loss fitness or diet program. Walking or running daily can lead to overtraining or injury. Stop exercising immediately if you feel any sudden muscle or ligament strains. Remember that as you lose weight, your body will be burning fewer calories as you walk or jog, so you may have to increase your exercise time to accomplish your goals.
Video of the Day
- The Washington Post: Lies, Damn Lies and Calorie Counters
- Mayo Clinic: Exercise for Weight Loss: Calories Burned in 1 Hour
- Fitness Magazine: Walk Your Butt Off: Lose Weight Walking
- Coolrunning.com: The couch-to-5k Running Plan
- LiveScience.com: How Many Calories Does Walking Burn? Depends On Your Height
- BMI Calculator: BMR Formula
- BMI Calculator: Harris Benedict Equation
Photo Credits
- Aidon/Lifesize/Getty Images
- How to Lose 2 Pounds a Week Walking
- How Much Weight Can You Lose by Walking on the Treadmill 45 Minutes a Day?
- How to Convert 220 Yards on a Treadmill
- How Fast Do You Lose a Pant Size From Running?
- How to Lose Large Amounts of Weight
- Walking for Weight Loss With a Pedometer
- How to Convert the Pace on a Treadmill to Outside Walking
- How to Lose Weight and Begin Running for Those Out of Shape


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Wednesday, July 19, 2017, is National Hot Dog Day 2017. Here are all the places you can get hot dog deals:
Burger King – Hot dogs are just $.79 all month long.
Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries – Enjoy Hwy 55's famous fire engine red Hot Dogs for $.99 on July 19. This deal is limited to 2 per guest on dine-in purchases only and is exclusive for members of My Hwy 55 Rewards Program. (Don't worry – you have time to sign up!)
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Pilot and Flying J Travel Centers – One free hot dog or roller grill menu item of their choice from July 19 though July 26. Offer requires the online coupon available at NationalHotDogDay.PilotFlyingJ.com or at Pilot Flying J's Facebook page at the time of purchase in-store.
Sonic – Get an All American Dog or a Chili Cheese Coney for just $1.00! Plus, don't forget drinks and slushies are 1/2 priced from 2-4pm and shakes are 1/2 price after 8pm for a really frugal snack stop!
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Lucky kid. He gets to say he learned how to ride a bike in Italy. Thanks to his balance bike back home, Mac picked up riding a real one in five minutes. So cute!
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Chelgrave has a rigorous safety management framework and our philosophy is for zero harm. We have safety plans in place and our framework for interacting with clients and employees includes:
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Singer breaks sales records with two Pavilion Shows
by Marianne Flagg
The Idaho Statesman, Wednesday, November 6, 1996
Pop superstar Neil Diamond leaped onstage in a cascade of laser light Tuesday to deliver his Boise fans their long-deferred dream.
The crowd of 13,000 at sold-out Boise State University Pavilion embraced Diamond with a standing ovation before he put hand to microphone during the luxurious concert.
He will perform another sold-out concert tonight. "We've been waiting for him to come to Boise for 15 years," said John Hand of Boise. "He's just had such great music in every era," said his wife, Loraine, clutching a freshly purchased $40 boxed set of Diamond's career retrospective, "In My Lifetime."
The singer's 30-year history of songwriting and hitmaking drew the faithful, many of whom were fans since the '60s. Others admitted to ulterior motives.
"He just turns me on," teased Shirley Maggard of Caldwell. "Here I am sitting with my daughter and daughter-in-law saying a silly thing like that."
The pavilion was pretty pleased to see Diamond, too. His two shows break records at the multi-purpose hall. Diamond sold 26,000 tickets, the most by an individual. The two shows will gross about $750,000 -- beating out The Eagles' $500,000 take for its one-day show.
Diamond's luster as a showman drew Idahoans of all ages. Some parents brought kids who weren't even born when Diamond wrote a song about "E.T.," let alone pop classics such as "Solitary Man."
Husbands and wives showed up for a date. Moms brought their senior-citizen moms. Jim Herrera, a 28-year-old Generation Xer, prefers the 55-year-old singer's music to the jangly rock favored by his peers. "I like all his music," said Herrera of Nampa. "It's just relaxing, real soothing."
Andrea and Jim Harris of Bend, Ore., saw Diamond two years ago in Vancouver, British Columbia, so they had an idea of what to expect. They bought their Boise tickets when they heard about the concerts while pheasant hunting in Nyssa, Ore. "He's just got so much talent," Andrea Harris said. She admitted to screaming at the Vancouver show, but jokes she would "try to contain myself" in Boise. "And no, I didn't scream," volunteered her husband.
They and the other fans were treated to top-notch sound, musicianship and staging. Diamond's round stage, which revolved, was set on two tiers. The nine-piece band sat in a moat beneath the top tier, where Diamond performed much of the time.
Ramps allowed Diamond to move to the edge of the stage, where he made eye contact with the audience and blew kisses. Diamond's voice was a little craggy on the low notes of the first song, "Crunchy Granola Suite," but his pipes warmed by the next song, "Hello Again."
The hit parade continued with "Solitary Man" and "Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon." He looked trim in dark blue slacks and a white and blue plaid dress shirt open at the neck. "This in the first time we've played Boise," Diamond said. "I guess we have a lot of songs to catch up with, don't we?"


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The Way
How can we know the way?
It's a simple question, asked by Thomas at the Last Supper upon learning that Jesus will be leaving them and asked by each of us throughout our lives as we strive to follow God's will. To Thomas and to us, Jesus speaks the same response: "I am the way, the truth, and the life." We are not asked to follow a path or a set of rules, but rather, a person.
Your fellow Saint Brigid parishioners have created The Way in order to help you achieve this greatest of goals. Each week in this newsletter, we'll dive into some aspect of discipleship, showing you how you can live out your call here at St. B's, as well as providing additional resources for you to explore. We hope you enjoy it and find it fruitful!
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Meatout 2008 – A Meatfree Day for All
Thursday, March 20th is Meatout 2008, an event that takes place in the United States and a dozen other countries around the globe. This year's focus is "Kick the Meat Habit — It's Good for Your Heart."
The Great American Meatout is sponsored and was founded by FARM, the Farm Animal Reform Movement. The intent is to educate the population at large about the benefits of a meatfree diet. Apparently they've been doing this annually for twenty-four years. This is the first I'm hearing of it, so I don't know how obvious this is to the non-veg*n community. But I think it's a great idea. It's a great way to introduce omnivores to meatless eating.
Mostly, Meatout aims to spread the word about meatless eating. Here's a link to their list of events. According to their site, "Meatout supporters educate their communities and ask their friends, families, and neighbors to pledge to "kick the meat habit (at least for a day) and explore a wholesome, nonviolent diet of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains."
If you don't have any activities in your area, you can participate virtually. Join Meatout Mondays and get a weekly newsletter containing meatfree recipes (the site is undergoing renovation and some of the links are broken). Also VegDining.com is supporting Meatout 2008 by hosting a contest. Just write a review on a veg*n meal you've had recently at a veg*n eating establishment. You might just win a vegetarian prize!
Happy Meatout to all our Veg*n friends, and any omnivores who want to try a new way of eating! And just in case you need a reason to go meatless, you can read our response to the question "Why" (did you go vegan)?


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As you may remember, earlier this year I set myself a number of photo challenges, and one of these was shooting from the hip. On a lovely evening I set off on a walk around my neighbourhood to try this out!
I gave myself a few rules for this challenge:
1. The camera must be held at the end of its strap, around waist level. I allowed myself to vary the angle, but not the height.
2. I must not use the viewfinder or screen to compose the shot - I had to do it by instinct.
3. I could slow down as I was taking a photo, but not stop or go back to something I'd already passed.
4. I must not look at any of the photos until I got home.
As I walked around, I occasionally saw something of interest, for example a post box or a cat, and would point the camera in the rough direction and press the button.
I was actually amazed with the results of this challenge! They may not be great art, but they are quite special to me. Firstly, it was a real surprise to see what was on the camera when I got home - it was like when you used to collect your prints after having a film developed! Also, I felt that the photos gave a real flavour of the area where I live, because they caught a lot of details that I might not have thought to photograph usually. And there were a lot of unusual compositions that I wouldn't have thought of, with the lower viewpoint and jaunty angles.
Finally, it was a great way of taking photos in places I wouldn't have usually dared to, for example near people's houses where they would perhaps have thought I was being nosy or acting suspiciously (in the past I've had people ask if I'm from the council when I've been out taking photos around the area!).
Now I'm keen to try this challenge in other towns and cities to see what results I get!


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This is a run-down of the home video releases of the four An American Tail films and Fievel's American Tails.
An American TailVHS, Betamax and LaserDisc Releases
The film was released on VHS, Betamax and LaserDisc in 1987 by MCA Home Video in the US, and in other countries by CIC Video, with a Spanish dubbed version separately released on VHS as Un cuento americano (translating to An American Tale, dropping the pun inherent in the English title), in full screen to fit the TV screens of the time. It was originally sold at $29.95, as VHS tapes were quite expensive at the time. It was released again in 1991 on VHS and LaserDisc ahead of the theatrical debut of An American Tail: Fievel Goes West, with no changes from the original release, save for a trailer for the sequel (which inadvertently spoils the ending of the very film it precedes). In 1998, to promote the forthcoming direct-to-video sequels, both An American Tail and its sequel An American Tail: Fievel Goes West were digitally restored and re-released on VHS in Disney-style clamshell cases. This was when Universal began using an alternate cover for the film, which many regard as inferior to Drew Strewzan's original cover, as the characters are off-model (Tanya appears as she does in the sequel) and the film is falsely made to look more bright and cheerful than it actually is. This cover would be used until 2015.
DVD release
The film was released on DVD in 2004, and had some notable changes from the theatrical and previous home video releases, such as added lines of dialog, and additional (mostly cartoony) sound effects. These include: the Cossack Cat in the snow sounding like a train, the ocean waves making moaning sounds, the original dialog "Apples anyone?" said by the mouse seller being cut out, the woman screaming "Ahh it's a mouse Ahh!" being changed to "Oh my word! A mouse!" (with more women screaming in the background) when Fievel was running on the phonograph followed by two townpeople asking "What's going on up there?" in the background when Fievel falls after being hit by a vase, Jake and Tiger of the Mott Street Maulers talking in the sewers before showing Fievel crying in the cage, an extra line from Warren as his ship sails to Hong Kong, and the voices of two of The Bullying Orphans were re-dubbed by different voice actors. Some changes were seen as positive (such as the previously cut dialog) but most were disliked by fans. The extras on the DVD were also lack-luster, meant for very young children.
In between it's initial release on DVD and the Blu-Ray release, An American Tail was often included in combination packs with other animated films owned by Universal Studios, sometimes including its sequel. Both films are also included on a combination pack DVD with the last two sequels, which was released on June 13, 2017.[1] That release marked the first widescreen debut of the first two films on a Region 1 DVD.
Blu-Ray Release
On March 4, 2014 it was released on Blu-Ray; for the first time the film was presented in it's original 1:85:1 theatrical widescreen aspect ratio, however, many fans were disappointed with its lack of new extras, use of the same cover, and the same unnecessary audio additions and voice changes that the DVD had, except this time, a half of second of each fade into black parts (as going to the next scene) are trimmed and part of the film's end credits music score was used in a double high pitch (due to time constrictions). A year after the release, a new minimalist cover for both the Blu-Ray and the DVD was created in 2015, featuring only Fievel's face against an orange background, with the same open-mouthed grin from the 1998 cover. There is also an error on it; the bill of his hat behind his head was colored blue instead of black.This came during a growing trend for animated films in general only featuring the main character's face on their DVD or Blu-Ray cover, probably brought on by Netflix and Amazon.
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
This film was released on VHS and LaserDisc in 1992, with the LaserDisc edition including a widescreen letterbox release with the original theatrical aspect ratio. In 1998, An American Tail: Fievel Goes West was digitally restored along with the first film and re-released in a clamshell case, with a slightly altered front cover; though the cover does not differ from the original as drastically as does the first film's new cover from its original. This new cover has been used in every release since. The film was released on DVD in 2004, a bare-bones release with only a few children's games as extras. Since has been included in combination DVD sets with the first film and with other animated movies owned by Universal Studios. Unlike the first film, it was largely unaltered from its original theatrical release until it was eventually released on Blu-ray as a Walmart exclusive on April 4, 2017[2] (followed by a nationwide release on July 4, 2017), when it was remastered for high-definition picture quality and removed the hidden doodle drawing during Tanya's version of Dreams to Dream, due to a controversy.[3] Prior to that release, the film was re-released on DVD in January 2017 and its cover was finally given the same treatment as the first film, featuring only Fievel's face against a light blue background.
Fievel's American Tails
The short-lived television series was released in 1993 and 1994 in the United States, but thus far has not had a DVD release there. However, it has been released on DVD in Europe. MCA/Universal Home Video released eight episodes on four VHS videocassettes and two Laserdisc volumes. These have been the only home video release of the cartoon in the United States; episodes such as "Little Mouse on the Prairie" have seen no release whatsoever in North America. In the United Kingdom, the 13-episode series was released on six videocassettes in 1995. Episodes have been released on DVD in France, Germany, and Italy. Universal currently has no plans to release the show on DVD in the United States. To date, the western videocassettes are the only traces of the show's existence in its country of origin.
An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan Island
This was a direct-to-video film, released on VHS first in the United States on February 15, 2000, after being consequently put on hold for couple years due to difficult reasons. Since then it has also been released on DVD in 2004 with no changes to the cover art or content. The DVD includes some games for children and a sing along version of Anywhere in Your Dreams, without any background noises or dialog. The film was sometimes included in combination packs with other animated films owned by Universal Studios, partially including the last sequel.
An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster
This was also a direct-to-video film. It was first released on July 25, 2000 in the USA. It has since been released on DVD in 2004, also with the same cover art and unaltered from its original format. It includes children's games and a sing along version of Who Will.


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Maharashtra Biotechnology Board, Maharashtra Biotechnology Commission, and Biotechnology Development Fund,
Creation SEZ and Biotech park.
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Mumbai contributes $56.6 million and Pune $21.9 million.
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GoI, has asked RBI to catagrorise Biotech as priority sector.
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Lessons on Compromise from the Past
George F. Will wrote an interesting editorial in the Washington Post this week comparing the debate over immigration reform to the Compromise of 1850. In that case, the issues of the day were "fugitive slaves, the slave trade in the District of Columbia, statehood for California and creation of territorial governments for Utah and New Mexico. A Texas-New Mexico border dispute and some other matters." Henry Clay, often called the Great Compromiser, had failed to push a comprehensive bill that dealt with each of these issues through the Senate, as there was no majority coalition for any one set of policy outcomes. Stephen A. Douglas took on the task of finding a more workable compromise. Instead of forcing all of the issues into one bill, Douglas created five separate, more specific bills, and was able to get a majority coalition of the Senate for each. The Compromise of 1850, as the package of bills came to be known, postponed the onset of the Civil War for another decade and ultimately helped the Union win, as they had an extra decade of industrial build-up and immigration to support their war effort.
The comparison is fairly straightforward. Harry Reid and Senate Democrats have forced a comprehensive immigration reform bill through the Senate, but it has failed to gain a majority coalition or even a foothold in the House. The argument, then, is that if the Senate or House were to break up the comprehensive bill into smaller, more specific bills, then there might be a way to establish majority coalitions for each in both the House and Senate. Will notes three main issues under the broader umbrella of immigration reform that could be focused on: border security, the workforce, and illegal immigrants.
The piecemeal approach could avoid the types of conflicts that are plaguing the Senate bill. Many issues are interconnected in ways that make them difficult to deal with in a single, comprehensive bill. For example, a common point brought up by Republicans is that they will not support a pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants until a certain level of border security is reached. The Senate bill contains language for an immediate pathway to citizenship but not strong enough border security for Republicans to sign on. With so many dimensions and variables, the current gridlock suggests that there is no possible solution that a majority coalition of both chambers would support. A piecemeal approach, on the other hand, separates the issues into relatively one-dimensional bills. Though it is by no means guaranteed, finding majority coalitions for these individual bills should be much easier than for a comprehensive bill. The coalition would be different for each bill, and each bill would fall somewhat differently along the political spectrum. Republicans could force strong border control, while Democrats and moderate Republicans in Hispanic districts would implement a pathway to citizenship and relatively strong workforce protections and reforms.
There are a few problems with this approach. First, this is a relatively simple outcome tree to predict: members of Congress would not be comparing just the piecemeal bills with the status quo, they would also compare the piecemeal approach to the comprehensive bill. If they would prefer no part of immigration reform to pass over passing all parts, but with only one aspect that they prefer to the status quo, then they will support the comprehensive bill over the piecemeal approach. Second, there is the question of whether the piecemeal approach would lead to a workable, beneficial outcome. The goal of immigration reform, of course, is not to pass Congress, but to improve the U.S. immigration system and the lives of the immigrants who have come to the country. Though the Senate bill has its own flaws, its separate parts are at least in theory designed to work together to create a working system. There is no telling what would happen with a piecemeal approach; for example, if the outcome of the approach is no additional border security but an immediate pathway to citizenship, the result would be a huge incentive to immigrate to the U.S. illegally, a very undesirable outcome.
Though the results are unpredictable, as there is no way of telling what coalitions would support what piecemeal bills, it is likely that a piecemeal approach would have a better chance of passing Congress than the comprehensive Senate bill we are currently facing. In the midst of our current disagreement over how to attack immigration, it would seem that a possible answer is available if we look to the past.
-Chris Gibson
8 responses to "Lessons on Compromise from the Past"
Kate says :
I think this is a really strong assessment of the problems facing immigration reform. It's interesting to think about what Republicans and Democrats think their party's prospects are in the long term. For example, if Democrats think that Obama's presidency is going to be a liability that costs them majorities for a few election cycles, it might make sense that Reid, the Gang of 8 and Leahy pushed a comprehensive bill through the Senate at a significant cost.
Jane L. says :
This is a really interesting analysis, as it compares the piecemeal approach with the comprehensive reform approach. You point out that it is impossible to predict what will happen with this piecemeal approach because we do not know if these one-dimensial bills will garner enough support by themselves. In class, we usually assume that the actors have complete and perfect information about each other's preferences, but this is not the case in reality. It seems the whips need to collect more information about representatives' preferences before they invest their time and effort separating the comprehensive bill into the smaller bills that may never pass.
Brian N. says :
One issue that I think is rather signifigant with seperate bills is the fact that everyone is going to be keeping score regardless. There is little to no doubt in my mind that a great deal of the barging will include things like "Go easy on us now and we'll get you back later," or "Give us this on this bill, and we'll do likewise on the next one." Furthermore, I feel as if there is a disturbingly high likelihood that a piecemeal approach will be worse than no approach at all, for precisesly the reasons you outlined (while i doubt that particular scenario is going to happen, something almost as bad easly could.)


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The Western Cape Cabinet has approved an additional R82.5m to the provincial Department of Local Government for drought augmentation projects, a statement said on Thursday.
"This brings the total amount allocated by the department on water augmentation projects since 1 April 2017 to R108.7m," said James-Brent Styan, spokesperson for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning MEC Anton Bredell.
Read: Dear Capetonians: Here's How To Survive Day Zero
The extra money will focus on municipalities bordering the City of Cape Town, and which rely on the same water supply system as the city. The funds will go towards measures to avoid running out of water there.
The municipalities are Saldanha Bay, Drakenstein and Swartland.
"We remain committed to assist the city in combating the ongoing drought crisis by reducing the pressure on the greater system," the statement said.
Other towns already being assisted during the drought include Beaufort West and Ladysmith.
Bredell urged continued water savings.
Talks with the national government on further support were continuing, he said.
He said, to date, the Western Cape government had received R74m in disaster relief funding. Of that, 44% had already been spent, and the remainder was committed towards projects.
The national department had also granted an extension for spending of the allocated funds. This money has been allocated with strict instructions from national government:
- R40m towards agriculture for livestock feed;
- R20m for the City of Cape Town to assist in drilling into the aquifers;
- R14m for relief projects in two other municipalities: Bitou and Theewaterskloof.


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The bout was called off 44 seconds into round seven when referee Tony Weeks decided that Rahman had absorbed too much punishment. "Hasim Rahman really got punished," said Klitschko after going 3-0, with 2 KOs in 2008.
Rahman, a former two-time heavyweight champion best known for his spectacular knockout of Lennox Lewis in April 2001, wasn't really into the fight. Rahman was a stationary target for Klitschko.
The 32 year-old champion from Ukraine dominated Rahman using distance, solid left jabs, and powerful straight-rights, and left hooks from the opening bell.
Rahman, 36, Baltimore, MD, simply had nothing.
In round six, Klitschko dropped Rahman with a triple left hook, right-left hand combination early in the round. Klitschko continued to punish Rahman in a corner for the remainder of the round; closing the challenger's right eye in the process.The bout came to an end when Klitschko hurt Rahman in a corner after landing a five-punch left-right hook combination to the head.
Klitschko's win further cemented his dominance in the heavyweight division. The question isn't whether there's a heavyweight that can beat Klitschko. The new question is whether there's any heavyweight that can challenge Klitschko.
Since becoming a two-time heavyweight champion following a seventh-round demolition of Chris Byrd for the IBF title in April 2004, Klitschko has defeated unbeaten heavyweights Calvin Brock and Sultan Ibragimov. Klitschko has also dominated the likes of Tony Thompson, avenged a loss to Lamon Brewster, and KO'd a resurgent Ray Austin inside two rounds.
Luckily, heading into 2009 there is a growing list of contenders that should keep action in the heavyweight division going.
Chris Arreola (26-0, 23 KOs)
Arreola, at 27 is an unbeaten Mexican-American heavyweight coming off his three-round demolition of Travis Walker on November 29. Arreola survived knockdown early in the second round, but cam e from behind to drop Walker later in the round. Arreola put a dent in any hopes of Walker upsetting him by finishing him behind brute strength and power.
Arreola is strong, but has a lot of work to do. His conditioning has to improve. Also, he has to work on shooting straighter and harder punches. Klitschko can easily block and swipe looping shots from shorter fighters. Arreola is going to have cloze the distance and attack Klitschko's body if he wishes to have a shot at breaking Klitschko down.
David Haye (22-1, 21 KOs)
Haye, 28, London, England, may appear to be brash and arrogant. However, Haye brings a lot of youth, energy, movement, combination punching, and speed into each of his fights. Haye is immensely popular in England ands well-known throughout Germany.
Haye is a former world cruiserweight champion and abandoned the 200-pound weight division after a pair of knockouts against Jean-Marc Mormeck (TKO 7) and Enzo Maccarinelli (KO 2) to unify the WBC/WBA and WBO titles.
Haye previously knocked down Monte Barrett five times before knocking him out in the fifth round before issuing a challenge to the Klitschko brothers.
The biggest knock against Haye is his size and his chin. Klitschko said it himself that Haye maybe too small to challenge him. Haye was only 215 when he defeated Barrett. Haye's hand speed and movement may present a problem for Wladimir. That would be intriguing to see because, there's no other heavyweight whose speed ands size possess a problem for Klitschko.
Alexander Povetkin (16-0, 12 KOs)
Povetkin, 29, Moscow, Russia, is considered a hard puncher, but is very inexperienced having only 16 professional bouts. Povetkin is in line for a title shot because he defeated Chris Byrd and Eddie Chambers in an elimination tournament to become the IBF No. 1-ranked contender.
Povetkin was supposed to have fought Klitschko instead of Rahman, but was injured in training camp in November and pulled out. Povetkin, still the IBF mandatory, will have to wait until September '09 for his title shot.
Alexander Dimitrenko (29-0, 19 KOs)
Dimitrenko is the WBO mandatory. He's just as tall as Klitschko and is a very strong fighter. Dimitrenko recently stopped former heavyweight title challenger Luan Krasniqi in the third round on a solid body shot. Dimitrenko needs to improve his profile and build his experience, but because of his size and youth, Klitschko will have to consistently work hard for a victory.
W.Klitschko vs. Haye a possibility
The most likely scenario for Wladimir, who splits the world heavyweight championship with older brother Vitali, the WBC champion, would be a fight with Haye. In recent months, Haye has been critical of the heavyweight division and has moved up in weight and is pressing K2 for the opportunity to fight Wladimir, which could happen by summer. However, Haye needs at least one other heavyweight bout first.
In other newsIn an exciting world championship contest at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ on Thursday, Steve Cunningham (21-2, 11 KOs) lost his IBF cruiserweight title in his second defense on a split decision No. 1 contender Tomas Adamek (36-1, 24 KOs).
At the end of twelve rounds that was packed with lots of non-stop, back and forth action, the three official judges at ringside scored the bout 114-112 for Cunningham, but 116-110 and 115-112 for Adamek.
Cunningham vs. Adamek could be the 2008 Fight of the Year. Cunningham was knocked down in rounds two, four, and eight during a very exciting contest in which it looked as though the champion was going to stop Adamek in the fourth round.
"My game plan tonight was to box," Cunningham stated. "I thought I had him in the fourth, so I went for a knockout and he caught me. It cost me the fight. That's boxing."
Adamek, to the surprise of many, was the puncher in the fight. Whenever Cunningham pressed the action with a pawing left jab and right hands, Ademek's straighter and solid punches would change the tide of the bout constantly. Adamek was stunned early in that fourth round, but weathered the storm to drop the champion on the canvas once more.
Cunningham boxed a more solid technical fight in the later rounds and rallied to close the gap on the scorecards, but came up short.
Kendall Holt successful in first title defense
Fighting for the first time since winning the WBO junior welterweight championship following a sensational first round KO of Ricardo Torres in July, Kendall Holt (25-2, 13 KOs) won a 12-round split decision in his hometown against unbeaten Demetrius Hopkins (28-1, 11 KOs) at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ on Saturday.
The judges scored the bout 117-111 and 116-112 for Holt, but a surprising 115-113 for Hopkins.
Holt was originally scheduled to face Torres in a rubber match (third fight), but the former champion pulled out earlier this week when he was too ill to fight.
Demetrius, the nephew of the popular Bernard Hopkins, stepped in and gave a competitive showing. Hopkins simply didn't have the firepower to prevent Holt from moving forward and applying pressure. Holt won the fight simply because he was stronger puncher and was willing to initiate the action.
WBO champion vs. WBC champion at 140
Holt's victory against Hopkins set up a unification bout at 140 pounds with unbeaten WBC champion, Timothy Bradley. In May, Bradley pulled off a major upset when he lifted the WBC title from Junior Witter on a decision in Witter's hometown of Nottingham, England.
Bradley has since defended his title once — a unanimous decision over Edner Cherry in September.


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DESTRUCTION Live At Wacken Open Air 2004; Rare Video Streaming
July 12, 2018, 7 months ago
Rare video footage of Destruction performing the tracks "The Butcher Strikes Back" and "Total Desaster" at the 2004 edition of Germany's Wacken Open Air festival is available for streaming below:
Destruction frontman Schmier recently announced his split with Pänzer, which also features Pontus Norgren (Hammerfall), V.O. Pulver (G.U.R.D., Poltergeist), and Stefan Schwarzmann (Accept, ex-Running Wild).
Says Schmier: "I had some great fun with Pänzer the last years but now it is time for me to move on! Yes I need to let go. I wanna focus 100% on Destruction and the upcoming challenges. A new drummer and a new record... I wanna thank all the Pänzer boys and hope they will go on without me, I was never a great heavy metal singer but I had fun doing it! 😛
"Good-byes are never easy but I need to do this for the sake of my lifetime project, my privacy and my future! Thanks to those who supported my Pänzer years - United we stand! See you hopefully soon on the stages of the world."


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If you already said yes to be one of the bride's attendants, you are expected to accept several tasks to help minimize your friend's stress. By undoubtedly accept such obligation, the bride should be very appreciative to a good friend like you. Although it is not mandatory for the bride to give bridesmaids gift, echo tote bags but presenting it is her choice. She choose to show appreciation by means of giving special present to special attendants who truly deserve something from her.
The imprinted promotional items can certainly leave a nice impression over your target audience provided you use them through great wisdom. You can use these items like a free gift, which could be given to your prospects at any big events like trade show, festivals, carnivals etc. The items are among the best methods of advertising. A number of companies, who want to promote their business are seen using the imprinted items and cater them at trade shows and expos.
The organizations like the educational institutes give away folder, pens at orientations and open houses. Tote bags are known to be very durable and strong. This is because of the underlying materials used in producing them. One good thing about them is that they are eco-friendly. The materials used in producing them are never harmful to the environment. They can easily be recycled at any time. Many stores are now stocking organic totes, which are available from promotional product companies and selling them in stores at a competitive price in bulk.
And customers are loving this new design is custom customized reusable tote bags (www.alternativeconsumer.com) bags come in different colors. When you are going in for the ideal gift for her, you must take her tastes and preferences into account. Knowing what your girl likes and buying something in sync with her interests surely will make her thrilled and happy. There are gifts for every woman of all ages and this is the reason why you are able to get one for her. The gift manufacturers ensure that there is a gift for women of all ages, tastes and preferences.
Step Two. Using a pencil, outline the symbol of recycling on your fabric. The symbol comes in three twisted arrows that form a triangle. You can also trace letters of your campaign slogan. A single word store tote bags can speak clearly what your real endeavors are. You can ordinarily say the word "recycle" and you're good to go. How to become a great bridesmaid requires you to understand what you are expected to do. The most common task bridesmaids need to do is to assist the maid of honor in planning a bridal party or other affairs before the wedding day.
The bride will expect you to buy the dress she chooses for you in this case you must be willing to spend your personal savings to cove any other costs to get yourself prepared for the big day.


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Ideas Versus Reality
There are ideas and there is reality. When things work out for the best, our reality matches our ideas. When we experience struggle, turmoil or hardship, it is often because our reality does not match our ideas.
Those in sales, or who are considering starting a career as a sales professional, often have their own set of ideas of what sales and a sales career will be like. And when those ideas do not match their reality, many give up sales and decide that sales is simply not for them.
There are many reasons why someone should choose a career in sales and some reasons why someone should not choose a career in sales. But if you are considering a career in sales and have a set of ideas about what sales will be like or should be like, you owe it to yourself to consider some of the realities of a career in the wonderful world of sales.
IDEA: "I Will Make a lot of Money in Sales"
Many who choose to enter the sales industry do so believing that they will earn a significant amount of money. They hear or read stories of people who went from being broke to being millionaires as a result of their success in sales. They read offer letters and compensation plans that include phrases like "earn unlimited income," and "make as much as you want." Those new to sales or those considering sales often have a firmly planted idea that a career in sales is filled with wealth, riches, and unlimited earnings potential.
REALITY: "You Will Earn as Much as You Deserve"
The reality is that while any respectable sales job will offer unlimited income potential and many sales jobs do reward successful reps with high salaries, generous compensation plans, awards, prizes, and bonuses, it is only those who truly excel at sales who enjoy these offerings. Most sales professionals who are not willing to work harder and longer hours than anyone else in their industry, often earn exactly what they deserve: An amount equal to their commitment levels, skill level and dedication to excellence.
While the idea of earning a million dollars per year is certainly an attractive one, the reality is that only the best of the best earn the incomes that many believe they could earn.
IDEA: "I Will Have Tons of Flexibility and Autonomy"
Many are attracted to sales, especially to outside sales, as they believe that they will be able to set their own hours, squeeze in a few rounds of golf between sales calls and have a healthy dose of autonomy. They have heard stories about sales professionals spending most of their time entertaining clients and as little time as possible grinding out proposals. They see some of their successful friends who are in sales winning trips to exotic places and hearing about how they could never hold a job that demanded that they spend 8 hours inside, sitting behind a desk.
REALITY: "You Will Be Expected to Deliver Results Consistently Before Earning the Right"
If sales professionals spent as much time on the golf course or in a bar as people think, very little would ever get accomplished. The truth is that there are times when a sales professional is more likely to be found golfing than behind a desk or cold-calling, but the successful sales reps make 100% certain that their work is done before they spend a second on the golf course. Sales managers are usually not at all interested in giving new reps or under-performing reps plenty of freedom or flexibility, They too have quotas to reach and probably want to make sure that reps that have not proven that they can and will deliver their own assigned quotas consistently are spending every minute of their work hours, working.
Flexibility and autonomy are often granted to those who have proven themselves worthy of flexibility and autonomy. These reps have "earned the right" and consistently let their managers know that they will deliver.


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Steven Spielberg adapts the nostalgia-filled novel of Ernest Cline about the future of virtual reality. I read the book a few years ago when I first heard about the movie and liked the plot of it enough to be curious as to how they would adapt. There are a lot of changes made during the transition to the screen but the film is still a fast-paced ride, though it backs off the action until the finale. The references were numerous in the book too and I wasn't always able to understand who they were. Some of these references are updated in the movie and some are still brought over. The obsession with the 80s time period is not as prominent and the film seems to incorporate more modern video game characters. I'll have to watch it again see all of the crazy things they packed into this movie.
The story follows Wade Watts (Tye Sheridan) whose parents died when he was young leaving him with the superhero alter ego name. He lives with his aunt in the stacks of a trailer park but escapes into a hideout amid trashed cars. There he can strap on a headset and suit to enter into a virtual world known as the Oasis. The creator of the Oasis, James Halliday (Mark Rylance) left behind a secret game when he died and players have to seek out three keys to find an Easter egg. Wade works with Aech (Lena Waithe) to solve the first challenge, a wild car chase that includes King Kong and a T-rex. A big corporation IOI also tries to find the Easter egg so that they can control the Oasis led by Nolan Sorrento (Ben Mendelsohn). Wade meets Art3meis (Olivia Cooke) who is willing to risk everything to find the key and he becomes attracted to her.
Wade solves the first mystery by going backward and finds the first key. He spreads the word to his friends but eventually the corporation figures it out too. Sorrento tries to convince Wade to help him but Wade refuses so Sorrento sends F'Nale Zandor (Hannah John-Kamen) after him in reality and I-R0k (T.J. Miller) after him in the Oasis. Wade escapes but then he is brought to a hideout where Samantha, Art3meis real identity, is leading the resistance against IOI. Together they find out about the second challenge in The Shining hotel after they search the archives with the help of a butler. Wade delves into the history of Halliday and his co-creator Ogden Morrow (Simon Pegg) and Halliday's failed attempt at a relationship.
After they find the second key by surviving the horrors of the Shining hotel, their base is raided and Samantha is capture. Wade escapes and uses some special technology created by Aech to trick Sorrento to make him think he is in reality when he is still in Aech's warehouse in the Oasis. Wade frees Samantha who is in the slave labor area of the IOI headquarters. The final key is in a castle on the gamer shooter planet and the task is to beat an old game. Wade knows what he needs to do but Samantha has to destroy the shield the IOI but around the castle first. A giant battle with all the characters ensues but Sorrento blows everyone up. Wade survives with an extra life and finds the secret before gaining control and living happily ever after.
In between this movie and Spielberg's other release, I tried to watch all of the master director's other films but I came up short. So does this movie in several ways but as I managed to watch quite a few, this movie does not fail to be really entertaining and fun. The concept of new technology was really intriguing and the world is so vivid thanks to all the character cameos. The acting and dialogue weren't great but the spectacle made up for it. I was glad that so many properties were willing to share their ideas and look forward to seeing this technology become available in the future.


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MetaHost Partnerships
We believe that Jesus did not come to build a mega church. He came to build a Meta church. META- means change, quality; while HOST means an army – He (El-Sabaoth) is the Lord of host. That's the birth of METAHOST PARTNERSHIPS.
It is a partnership, understanding that we are one body, various parts; but no part constitutes a body on its own. The nose, ear, hand, etc must recognize their partnership; else they cannot bring about the needed change. Thus, we partner for the propagation of the gospel, the mandate that the Lord has put upon the shoulders of His servant – Pastor Chris Delvan Gwamna. We are joint heirs with Jesus the Son and with one another. So we join forces and resources by way of spiritual contributions: prayer, material, mental, financial (different from tithes and offerings) etc, all towards the pursuit of this Meta vision.
The church is supposed to be a catalyst for change, a metamorphosis. Metahost Partnerships is a global call, an invitation, a database, a galvanization and a coalition of all that have drank out of the life and ministries of Pastor Chris Delvan Gwamna, the leading partner; all those who cry for the needed change and revival in the body of Christ. Metahost Partnerships garners together all those who are redeemed of the Lord, longing for the increase of His kingdom; all those disillusioned with 'church' and feel that the 'church' has not made a meta impact as possibly would have, given the vast resources that the church has; those looking for powerful, veritable true platforms to express God-given gifts are all called into Metahost Partnerships.
Metahost Partnerships war for change. We move into cities and eat up the foundation and turn it to dust; the existing superstructures collapse; mountains are brought down; valleys are elevated Isaiah 40:4; we have brought change. Through us, the Lord cause the lands to become plain; deserts become green-land; grasslands become forest; unhealthy streams healed; we have brought change. All the way, change is our war song, for the kingdoms of this world must become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ. Revelation 11:15.
It is a Meta change, a Metaforce (the original name God gave us). It's a Metahost. That's who we are. The Lord is with us, He has made every resource available - money cannot fail us, nations cannot refuse us, classes and strata of people cannot reject us, no religion can fend us off, God is for us. He is our greatest resource and our ultimate secret. The Lord is our final secret. Hallelujah!


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| Whitey: Are you sure about this, Spike? These things are supposed to be dangerous!
Spike: "Danger" is my middle name!
Whitey: I thought it was "Leslie".
|~ Spike and Whitey.
Spike and Whitey are two of the three secondary antagonists (alongside Le Frog) in DreamWorks's 13th full-length animated feature film Flushed Away. They are The Toad's incompetent and clumsy henchmen.
Spike is voiced by Andy Serkis (who also played Gollum and Supreme Leader Snoke), and Whitey is voiced by Bill Nighy (who also played Davy Jones, Rattlesnake Jake, and General Fallon).
Before the events of the film, Whitey was a dark-furred rat, with a dark backstory. Inside a cosmetic research laboratory, he was experimented on, with shampoo and detergent, leaving him white, with blood-shot eyes. At some point, he got out, and teamed up with Spike. Spike and Whitey are first seen searching for Rita Malone after she stole a ruby from the Toad and they find her when Roddy St. James blows her cover and they find the ruby.
They bring Roddy and Rita to the Toad and he orders them to freeze them but they get away and Spike and Whitey get frozen instead. When Rita steals the master cable, Spike and Whitey chase after her and Roddy, but lose them.
The Toad orders them to get the master cable back and when they get a tip on Roddy and Rita's whereabouts, Spike and Whitey chase them in their boats but are outsmarted when Roddy and Rita spring them from their boat. The Toad, mad with their failures, replaces them with his competent cousin, Le Frog.
They are not seen again until they capture Rita and Roddy and bring back the cord. They are defeated when Roddy sprays ice causing Spike to fall into the hungry frog babies and Whitey slipping on some ice.
They are last seen when Spike is whisked away by a bottle of water with Whitey asking if he's happy now.
Sadistic, melodramatic, violent, and very defensive and insecure about his reputation, Spike likens himself to a feared, violent thug and hitman. Despite this, he often tends to be dimwitted and clumsy. He tries to act like a serious and cruel madman to compensate for his dainty hands, short stature, and occasional stupidity, but despite his best efforts, he often finds himself being berated and disrespected, often due to Whitey's unrelenting candor. Spike loves violence and spreading chaos and destruction.
Strong, docile, somewhat slow, but has a pragmatic approach to whatever life throws at him. Whitey tends to be a bit distant, as he is a sweet pacifist whose heart really isn't in his job as a hitman, as he has no real interest in violence, he is merely jobbing due to his size and strength. Despite often having his head in the clouds, he does show common sense at times, and is brutally honest, often at Spike's expense. Due to growing up inside a testing laboratory, whitey may be a little desensitized, as he never appears to panic or loose his temper, remaining calm and in-control of his emotions, though he really loves to see happy endings.
Spike is a short rat with cream fur, blue eyes, thick black hair, spiked backwards as if he had an electric shock, a silver suit with a purple shirt and lighter purple tie and black shoes. He also has a chip in his left ear.
Whitey is a tall, albino, muscular rat with white fur, pink eyes, a black suit with a white shirt and wears a gold chain necklace and two gold rings on each index finger. He also apparently used to have dark gray hair.
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Historic San Francisco City Hall is the seat of government for the City and County of San Francisco, California. Re-opened in 1915 in its open space area in the city's Civic Center, it is a Beaux-Arts monument to the City Beautiful movement that epitomized the high-minded American Renaissance of the 1880s to 1917. The structure's dome is taller than that of the United States Capitol by 42 feet. The present building replaced an earlier City Hall that was destroyed during the 1906 earthquake, which was two blocks from the present one.
We will tour the historic building and city officials will provide a presentation about current capital projects, city budgeting and debt service and will be followed by a Q&A period.
Security Requirements: All participants must bring a government issued id to attend the tour.
Closed toed shoes are recommended.
Cost: $50 per person includes round trip transportation, tour, presentation and 2 CPE credit hours. Tour is limited to 30 registered meeting attendees.Registration for the tour will close March 22nd. Onsite registration will not be available for the tour.Field of Study: AccountingCredit Hours: 2.0 CHProgram Level: BasicMethod of Delivery: Group-LiveIntended Audience: Conference Participants (Academic and Practitioner)
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With the weather we've had these past few weeks, it's likely parents are tired of being stuck in the house with antsy kids. If you are looking for activities to help them burn off some energy, here are some great ways for kids to have fun indoors.
Be With Me Playseum, Bethesda, MD
- Indoor children's museum where parents can learn and create with their kids.ace to build good family memories that engage all five senses in the Playseum's Children's Book and Toy Store in the design of a Kid-Size City, offering hands-on fun throughout 12 different rooms called "cityshops". Activities range from decorating cupcakes in the bakery to making home-made toothpaste in the dentist office. Open select dates.
Admission: $9 per person, under 11 months free.
All ages
For hours and more information: 301-807-8028 or playseum.com
Sky Zone Trampoline Park, Columbia, MD
Indoor trampoline park
Open play hours available and times for different age groups. Special Toddler Time group available.
North Arundel Aquatic Center, Glen Burnie, MD
Indoor pool and water park with water slides, a splash down area, water buckets, a vortex and a poolside spa for adults.l
Ages 2 and up (Must be potty trained – no swim diapers allowed)
For hours and information: 410-222-0090 or Department of Parks and Recreation
Earth Treks Climbing Centers, Colulmbia, Timonium and Rokville, MD
- Indoor climbing gyms for all ages and adults.
- Offers Friday night climbing for ages 6-12 and open climbs for ages 5 and older on weekends.
- For hours and information: earthtreksclimbing.com/md
Piney Orchard Ice Arena, Odenton, MD
- Open skate hours offered daily except Saturdays.
- For schedule and hours: 410-672-7013 or pineyicerink.com
Annapolis Bowl, Annapolis, MD
This bowling alley near the Annapolis Mall offers discounted pricing Moday-Friday, Saturdays before 6 p.m. and Sunday.
For specials and more information: 410-266-0700 or gobowlingannapolis.com
Benfield Sportscenter, Millersville, MD
Drop-oin soccer for high school age and adults and pickleball plus sports leagues and classes for various ages.
Anne Arundel County Public Libraries
For those with younger children, Anne Arundel County's public libraries have weekly programs catered to youngsters. Dates and times vary by branch.
Babies in Bloom is a half-hour filled with stories, songs, and finger-food for babies up to age 2
Storytime for ages 2 to 5
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The name "sapphire" can also apply to any corundum that's not ruby red, another corundum variety.
Besides blue sapphire and ruby, the corundum family also includes so-called "fancy sapphires." They come in violet, green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, and intermediate hues. Some stones exhibit the phenomenon known as color change, most often going from blue in daylight or fluorescent lighting to purple under incandescent light. Sapphires can even be gray, black, or brown.
Intensely saturated and velvety, rare sapphires from Kashmir set the standard for blue.
The world's most famous engagement ring: Kate Middleton's and Princess Diana's sapphire.
A rare and valuable pinkish-orange sapphire named from the Sinhalese for lotus blossom.
There are processes used to alter the color, apparent clarity, or improve the durability of gems. Some gemstones have synthetic counterparts that have essentially the same chemical, physical, and optical properties, but are grown by man in a laboratory.
Sapphire is the birthstone for September and the gem of the 5th and 45th anniversaries.
Depending on their trace element content, sapphire varieties of the mineral corundum might be blue, yellow, green, orange, pink, purple or even show a six-rayed star if cut as a cabochon.


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|6 md Green peppers; remove seeds
|1 lb Ground beef
|1/3 c Onions; chopped
|1/2 ts Salt
|1 dash Pepper
|1 1-lb can tomatoes
|1/2 c Water
|1/2 c long-grain rice; Uncooked
|1 ts Worcestershire sauce
|4 oz Processed cheese (American); Sharp
Cut off the tops of 6 medium green peppers; remove seeds and membrane. Precook green pepper cups in boiling salted water about 5 minutes; drain. (For crisp peppers, omit precooking). Sprinkle inside of cups generously with salt. Cook 1 pound ground beef and 1/3 cup chopped onion til meat is lightly browned. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and dash pepper. Add one 1-pound can tomatoes, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice, and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. Cover and simmer til rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in 4 ounces sharp process American cheese, shredded (1 cup). Stuff peppers; stand upright in 10x6x1-1/2 inch baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Serves 6.


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Sunday, January 30, 2011
Cardabilities Reveal #24!!!
I have a treat to share with you today, the next Cardabilities sketch! This is a shaped card sketch and I had a totally great time playing with this one, and I know you will too!!!
Here is my interpretation... I took a little (ok, a lot of!) creative liberty with the sketch but that's what it's all about isn't it? Karan's sketches always inspire me!
I created this using Imaginisce's Garden Party papers and ribbon, my I-Top and 16mm punch and brads. For the shape it's a Spellbinder's owl, Labels 13 and for the stinking cute feathers, my Martha Stewart Rose Leaf punch. I love that thing!!! The pearls are Kaisercraft.
Make sure you pop on over to the Cardabilities blog and play along if you are inspired. Link up your creation so we can leave you some blog love too!!!
Thanks for spending a moment with me here today, have a super scrappity day!!!
13 comments:
- Pinky said...
That is awesome!!!!!
- Sunday, January 30, 2011
- Michelle said...
So cute!!!
- Sunday, January 30, 2011
- Ingrid Danvers said...
Oh my....your card is stunning. Wow! You did a fab job. Love it!
- Sunday, January 30, 2011
- Keely Yowler said...
Absolutely fabulous, Rhonda! I love your creativity!
- Sunday, January 30, 2011
- Karli said...
Creative & imaginative only begin to describe it! I love how you used all the different elements & esp. the Ibrads for the eyes. I never know what to do with it :( Fabulosity!!! Hugs~
PS: Oh, HUGE congrats on your ProvoCraft card win!!! Another amazing creation :)
- Sunday, January 30, 2011
- Luz Maria Bruna said...
Rhonda your work on this fabulous card is absolutely AMAZING!!!
- Sunday, January 30, 2011
- Tanya Tahir said...
omg your card is fantastic!! LOVE how you interpreted that great sketch :)
- Sunday, January 30, 2011
- Debbie Garcia said...
Oh my word this is awesome I can't believe how creative and fun it s a perfect card
- Sunday, January 30, 2011
- Auntie Ang said...
this card is amazing I hope its in some sort of idea book I cannot even imagine mme trying to create th is u r truly asmazing
Your use of spellbinders is something I haven't seen
- Sunday, January 30, 2011
- Amanda Dovey said...
Cute I love Owl's!!
- Monday, January 31, 2011
- Jan Garber said...
How in the world did you come up with this adorable idea? It is to die for!!! Wish I had your imagination! You know we are ALL going to lift this idea!
- Monday, January 31, 2011
- LG said...
- Tuesday, February 01, 2011
- Joe Rotella said...
This is SO cute! I love your interpretation!
- Wednesday, February 09, 2011


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Strict supervision of a "brief excerpts": a necessity
While the Law of 1 February 2012 amending Article L333-7 of the Code of Sport, has forced the CSA to make an official decision January 30, 2013, amending its earlier statement from 2008, the Court of Justice of the European Union had to look at the relationship between fundamental freedoms and Directive 2010/13 EU-called "Audiovisual Media Services".
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Indeed, the Directive as French legislation intended to guarantee the right to information to the public. Specifically, it is subscribed to sports pay channels or not, the public must have perfect information of competitions with great interest. However, audiovisual broadcasting rights and exclusivity contracts relating thereto constitute a significant part of the financing of sport. Beyond that, it can not be tolerated exclusivity paid so dearly for audiovisual companies is easily diverted.
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And non-rights holders can take gratuitous pictures of competitions for broadcast during a "news show". Therefore can disseminate these "brief excerpts" newscasts and sports magazines multidisciplinary. In contrast, for magazines unidisciplinary the CSA requires that the images relate to at least three of the same level sports competitions (for a program on the rugby should also images of football and hockey for example).
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In conclusion, CSA has set very precisely and strictly the conditions under which it is possible to broadcast images of a sporting competition. This debate has tried to address and anticipate disputes that may arise. Believe including various conflicts between the holders of exclusive rights and sports news channels continuously.
This decision also has the merit of being fully compliant with European Union law. Indeed, it has had the opportunity to address the issue of extracts from the application of the European directive SMA. Application of this Directive, the Austrian regulatory authority has approved a diffuser to make short news reports. However, contrary to a previous agreement between the broadcaster and the holder exclusive rights to the UEFA Europa League, the Austrian forced the owner to leave the broadcaster access to their images without compensation other than expenses directly incurred in providing access to the signal (in this case zero cost).
The copyright owner unhappy challenged arguing that this provision was contrary to Articles 16 and 17 of the European Charter. After dismissing the trespass, the ECJ acknowledged that this was an attack on free enterprise. However, for the Court, this attack motivated by freedom of information is "unquestionably" justified by "an objective of general interest." Moreover, "the emphasis is particularly evident in the case of events of high interest to the public."
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Denver, Kansas City and Los Angeles will serve as hosts for group stage matches, with Dick's Sporting Goods Park, home of the Colorado Rapids, hosting all eight qualified teams for group stage Match Day 3 on October 6 and 7. Salt Lake City will be the site of the decisive semifinals, as well as the final and third-place Match on October 13.
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The 2015 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Championship will feature eight qualified nations divided into two groups. The tournament host United States will be seeded in Group A while 2012 Olympic gold-medalist Mexico will head Group B.
The top two finishers in each group after round-robin play advance to the semifinals. The two finalists qualify directly to the 2016 Olympic football tournament Rio de Janeiro, with the winner of the third-place match earning the right to face South American Olympic qualifying runner-up Colombia in a playoff for an additional spot.
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Thrifty ShopperPosted: August 2, 2012 Filed under: Have Fun Tonight, Steppin' Out | Tags: Dresses, Heels, Purses, Thrifted, Vintage Leave a comment
I've had to be careful about my spending habits these past few months. It's almost become a weekly ritual to go shopping. The only way I don't feel too guilty about my frequent spending is if I go to the thrift store. I bought this dress with the tags still on for a cool $10 at a nearby Goodwill. I wore it to a dear old college roommate's wedding earlier this summer.
I think I'm now addicted to thrift store shopping. If I'm not buying clothes, I'm buying purses (note: this purse is part of my vintage/thrift store-purchased collection). I also search for jewelry and home decor. In fact, it's gotten so bad, I can't remember the last time I bought a clothing-related item for myself at a regular store.
This isn't to say that I won't go back to shopping at the mall. Speaking of weddings, I should start looking for a nice gown for my cousin's wedding next year (it's supposedly going to be a black tie event). We'll see what I can find on the clearance rack.
Outfit (Designer/Purchased from):
Dress: twenty one/Goodwill
Heels: Steve Madden/Marshalls
Purse: Jay Herbert/thrifted
Let's ReconnectPosted: March 3, 2012 Filed under: Have Fun Tonight, Somebody's Old Clothes to Love, Steppin' Out | Tags: Bracelets, Dresses, Earrings, Flats, Jackets, Necklaces, Tights Leave a comment
I apologize to the one (or two) person(s) reading this blog: my every intention is to have two posts per week, but alas, at this point, I can't do this on a consistent basis (cue sad trombone). I hope in the future, I will inundate this blog with more outfits and musings (this shall be my New Year's resolution–it's not too late to make any, is it?).
With that in mind, my outfit for the week comes courtesy of last Saturday. We attended a celebratory dinner and got a chance to catch up with old friends. I feel that's what I'm doing more and more of every year; reconnecting with people whom I haven't seen in a very long time. So, yet another resolution of mine is to spend more quality time with friends (good friends=good fun).
I really love this dress (it's got pockets!). I bought it at Old Navy a few years ago, and so far, I've worn it for Christmas, a wedding, and now a dinner. I would probably wear it more if I didn't care if the same people saw me wear it over and over again. In fact, maybe I should add this to my list of resolutions (it's growing really fast now); I'll try to be less self-conscious about what clothes I wear. That way, I can wear the same thing as many times as I want and not feel guilty about it.
Speaking of guilty, I hate to leave now (it was so great catching up!), but I must attend to some daily chores (don't worry–I enjoy blogging more than cleaning, but unfortunately, during the work week, I leave our apartment a little on the filthy side). I plan on showcasing a new outfit next week. See you soon!
P.S. If you were wondering, yes, it looks like my head is going to fall off in that last picture (that might be why I appear to be giving the evil eye).
Outfit (Designer/Purchased from):
Jacket: Mossimo/consignment shop
Dress: Old Navy/Old Navy
Tights: Calvin Klein/Marshalls
Shoes: Armando/vintage
Necklace: Macy's/loaned
Earrings: Alfani/Macy's
Bracelet: Macy's
Warm All OverPosted: February 2, 2012 Filed under: Have Fun Tonight, Oh My Cuteness, Pop Culture Obsessions, Steppin' Out | Tags: Dresses, Heels, Necklaces, Sweaters, Tights Leave a comment
It's Groundhog Day! And with Punxsutawney Phil predicting six more weeks of winter, I give you a fun, respectable, wintry going-out outfit. Okay, these are my much delayed pictures of my holiday party dress (sorry for the poor quality; we were running late), but here they are, nonetheless, on the cutest American holiday of the year (note: I get a kick out of seeing furry, mammalian creatures, that think they are people).
I changed my outfit at the last minute. I originally wanted to wear the dress that I ended up wearing for Cool Look for the Cold, but then I realized that it was a tad too short for a company event. Instead, I opted for a more demure look. The lace trim is my favorite part of this dress. I bought this dress for about $7 at Target a couple of years ago. I think this was one of my best finds.
I covered up with a light sweater and black tights. Sweaters and tights are my clothing of choice this season; I like how you can feel dressed up but still be relatively comfortable. I just might have to buy myself a pair of sweater tights to get the best of both worlds.
Speaking of comfort, I hope to end my day with a yummy dinner and a viewing of the highlights from today's Groundhog Day events. Think warm thoughts!
P.S. When I heard of Potomac Phil, a groundhog that made its appearance in DC, I was not anticipating this.
Outfit (Designer/Purchased from):
Dress: Xhilaration/Target
Sweater: Julie's Closet/Marshalls
Tights: Xhilaration/Target
Shoes: Steve Madden/Marshalls
Necklace: Alfani/loaned
Happy HolidaysPosted: December 29, 2011 Filed under: I Love Your Style, Steppin' Out | Tags: Belts, Blazers, Boots, Dresses, Jeans, Necklaces, Sweaters, Ties, Tights 4 Comments
I didn't think it was fair to make the holidays about me, so we didn't do any photo shoots. In fact, the only picture I have for this post is of Chris and me (which is actually cropped from a family picture–we forgot to get a nice shot of just the two of us this year).
I'm happy with the outfit I ended up wearing. The sweater material kept my upper half warm, although, I think I could have invested in warmer tights. My go-to choice of footwear for the past few weekends have been these suede boots, because: 1) they're relatively comfortable, and 2) they have a dressy, wintry look to them. I accessorized with the belt that came with the sweater dress as a means to "cinch" my waist (by the way, does anyone else remember the SNL Gap girls sketch with Adam Sandler and David Spade? They were on to something with their obsession with cinching).
The hubster wore a blazer with a dress shirt, tie, and jeans. I convinced him to buy the blazer, although he wasn't initially on board. Overall, I think he was able to pull off a look that wasn't his style.
I hope to post more in the new year–in the meantime, don't be afraid to try (on) new things!
Outfit (Designer/Purchased from):
Sweater: Cable & Gauge/Marshalls
Dress (with belt): Derek Heart/Marshalls
Tights: Calvin Klein/Marshalls
Boots: Jasmin/vintage
Necklace: Guess/Macy's
Earrings: loaned
Blazer: INC/Macy's
Button-down shirt: Calvin Klein/Calvin Klein
Jeans: Levi's/Levi's Outlet Store
Tie: J. Crew/J. Crew Factory
Shoes: Clarks/Comfort One Shoes
Getting ReadyPosted: December 19, 2011 Filed under: Have Fun Tonight, Somebody's Old Clothes to Love, Steppin' Out | Tags: Blazers, Dresses, Earrings, Heels, Necklaces, Vintage Leave a comment
I was ready to go out to dinner and a party with this outfit. But, unfortunately, as the sun went down, the air got colder, and I realized that boots were the way to go instead of the pretty party shoes that I wore for the pictures. I do like the dainty quality of the metallic heels, but when you're walking around in the city, comfort is paramount (I ended up wearing my black suede boots from I Love the '90s). Nevertheless, I was happily able to stick with my Heathers' inspired animal-print blazer and dress it up with flashy jewelry.
I've been wanting to wear this blazer for awhile now. As the temperatures started to drop, I realized that my only chance to wear this outfit this year was this weekend (sorry for the 'this' overkill). If it had been a little bit warmer, I would have worn a cotton slip-like dress underneath the blazer. However, since it was on the chillier side, I chose to layer a ruched, cotton top over a satiny slip-inspired dress instead. I like to mix prints as well as materials, but I preferred the way the satin material matched the smooth texture of the blazer.
I'm excited for the upcoming holidays, but I'm not quite ready. I used my quirky style to buy gifts for a White Elephant gift exchange this weekend (we'll see how that plays out). I still have a few gifts to buy (I know, I'm your typical last-minute shopper), but then I should be good to go. I'm hoping to be a little bit more original with some of my gifts this year. But I think that might be code for 'unique things that I would want for myself?'
Outfit (Designer/Purchased from):
Blazer: Liz Claiborne/vintage
Top: Max Studio/Marshalls
Dress: Xhilaration/Target
Tights: Calvin Klein/Marshalls
Shoes: Isaac Mizrahi for Target/Target
Necklaces: Alfani (x2)/loaned
Earrings: gift
A Gem of An EveningPosted: December 5, 2011 Filed under: Have Fun Tonight, Steppin' Out | Tags: Boots, Coats, Dresses, Necklaces Leave a comment
I'm finally wearing a dress that I've been wanting to wear for a few months now. It's a unique combination of a jersey t-shirt and a semi-ruffled dress. I was instantly attracted to the unusual composition of the dress, but the high price turned me away. As I've mentioned before, if I don't "have to have it," I'll wait until the price is lowered. Luckily, my patience was rewarded, and I was able to buy this dress at a significantly reduced price (so far, this technique has worked for me at least three times in the past two years, although, I, unfortunately, have purchased a jacket at the initial sale price of $30 that was later reduced to $20 after I bought it–hey, you win some, you lose some).
I also covered up with a coat that I wore when I went to Paris last year, but I had to wear a light, black trench coat underneath to keep my arms covered. Unfortunately, the overcoat has three-quarter length sleeves, which is not an acceptable means to keep warm on a cold, fall night, so I doubled up the layers. Similarly, I kept my lower half warm by wearing calf-length boots and tights.
The dress also came with a sparkly bonus: the faux gemstones on the belt buckle paired well with a jeweled necklace that I purchased from Paris, so I wore them together. Not only do I love buying and wearing jewelry (when I can), but I love to find pieces that are different yet distinctive of a certain time period or a place (this probably explains my affinity for vintage or antique objects; I enjoy things that have a story).
This outfit was worn during a very fun and memorable dinner with friends. Unfortunately, we probably won't get together again until after the new year. Either way, it seems that we'll have a lot to look forward to. So, here's to fond memories of the past and happy times in the future!
Outfit (Designer/Purchased from):
Dress: BCBG Max Azria/Marshalls
Coats: (overcoat) Vertigo/Marshalls; (trench coat) Nine West/Nine West
Boots: Nine West/Marshalls
Necklaces: (jeweled) boutique shop in Paris; (beaded) loaned
Purse: Franco Sarto/Marshalls


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Thank You
Written by Rachel Shehy, Ballet in Cleveland Administrative Assistant
History was made on Saturday October 25, 2014. Cleveland, for the first time in over 50 years, had New York City Ballet dancers performing works of George Balanchine on its stage. For the first time, Joshua Beamish's ballet, Rouge et Noir, was performed in the Ohio Theatre. October 25 added to the renaissance of downtown Cleveland.
Throughout history impactful renaissance movements consist of a revival of the arts.
The excitement and joy regarding the Ashley Bouder Project is why Ballet in Cleveland exists, to bring passion and attention back to the original form of dance. What's to come in the future is big, but for now let's focus on this amazing moment in Cleveland's history, with The Ashley Bouder Project.
Ballet in Cleveland would not be able to touch the many lives it does without the help of its Board of Directors. They are the behind the scenes powerhouse that ensures Ballet in Cleveland prospers and fulfills its mission. The support from the Board is necessary and vital to Ballet in Cleveland. Thank you Ballet in Cleveland Board of Directors, without you these experiences would not be able to occur.
Ballet in Cleveland would not exist if it was not for the passion and drive behind Ms. Jessica Wallis. She is the founder of Ballet in Cleveland and if you saw her during this premiere, you saw pure joy and happiness. Prior to starting Ballet in Cleveland, Wallis missed ballet and thought that many young dreamers were missing out on falling in love with the art because the opportunities to see large-scale professional ballet productions were slowly diminishing. Two years ago Jessica Wallis set out on a mission to revive ballet in a city that could use some revival. October 25, 2014 an astonishing production was presented and ballet became alive in downtown Cleveland once again, a revival for many, but just the beginning.
Jessica would like to thank so many people who made The Ashley Bouder Project a success, including Ballet in Cleveland's stage manager and lighting designer, the outstanding John Ebert.
Finally, THANK YOU. THANK YOU for supporting The Ashley Bouder Project, participating in the Master Classes, or donating to the mission of Ballet in Cleveland. The support is necessary for continued success, and undoubtedly appreciated. The lives that can be touched through this art is unsurpassed and the impact this art has is astounding, as was evidenced by the many cheers shouted following each piece onstage during The Ashley Bouder Project from young, aspiring dancers. Making dreams and encouraging those dreams is the true mission and YOUR support helps Ballet in Cleveland to continue to touch others through opportunities with professional ballet dancers from the best companies in the world.
Ballet in Cleveland thanks its sponsors for this epic event: Portside Distillery, Forest City, Consolidated Graphics Group, APPinc, Cleveland Black Oxide, Bloch, and PlayhouseSquare.
We'll see you in March!