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Dealing with Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
Barefoot running.
I'm not going to sell this to you, but if you're interested in it you should begin with Daniel E. Lieberman's research into the comparison of foot strikes in running. Although the research states that it does not advocate shod running over barefoot, it does state "most forefoot and some midfoot strikes (shod or barefoot) do not generate the sudden, large impact transients that occur when you heel strike (shod or barefoot)". Considering that I suspected that the impact was the root cause of my ITBS, this was music to my ears.
However, going straight to running with no shoes in an urban environment is asking for trouble, so I've been starting slowly using a pair of Vibram five fingers. It is the closet thing you can get to running barefoot with shoes on. It is a completely different running experience. It is not as easy as changing your shoes and off you go – running barefoot requires the correct technique. Here's one of the many videos I've been absorbing over the last month.
I'm not saying that simply running barefoot has solved my problem, but I do think that developing a proper technique that excluded heal striking has significantly contributed to being able to run again. Call me a convert, but it's not all down to running barefoot …
Squat Cleans
I don't just run, I also lift weights and although I'm not about to compete for my country any time soon, it's something that aim to constantly excel at. I suspect that my hip flexors were contributing to my ITBS so as part of my recovery I've been really focusing on squat cleans for a 45 minute session once per week because they really hit the hip flexors when you go deep and they're much more fun that a back squat (though you still have to do your squats).
Here's a short video of me knocking out a 90kg clean –
My workout looks like this. I'm yet to hit 100kg in this lift, but it's included because I aim for it every week.
|Squat Cleans
|Front Squats (Cleaned)
If you don't have access to a proper olympic weights set, then don't fret - bodyweight squats done correctly and going as low ( "ass to grass - ATG as" as some Americans would say) as possible may give you the same results. I just happen to love lifting weights.
Yoga, stretches & foam rolling.
As mentioned above my ITBS (I suspect) was coming from my hip flexors. I've never been particularly flexible. Round about the time I developed the ITBS I noticed that when I performed a deep body weight squat (aka the "third world squat") I had a twisting sensation deep inside my hips. At first I thought this was unrelated, but then I began to unearth more and more anecdotal accounts of how a yoga based stretch routine combined with foam rolling with had helped many people overcome ITBS.
I've been doing a half hour routine combining yoga, stretching and rolling 6 days per week now for a month. The difference is outstanding and the weird twisting sensation in my hip flexors has vanished.
The routine I've developed is as follows. Each movement lasts for ten slow inhales and exhales, which is about one minute.
- Standing still
- Knee raises
- Warrior pose
- Pigeon pose
- Lying Leg Cradles
- Cow face pose
- Downward facing dog
- This stretch
- The 'classic' IT band stretch
- Ten rolls on my IT band
- Ten leg raises with a resistance band
ITBS all gone?
Almost, if I push myself too far it does rear it's head, but when it does, the pain is no where near as intense as it was. This is a remarkable achievement for me because I thought I was done with running. I'm taking it really slowly and only increasing my distances by 10% each week and at this rate I'll be back up to half marathons well in time for tough mudder.
I've been performing the stretches and barefoot running for little over a month, but they have both done more for my recovery from ITBS that anything I've tried. If you're looking to do the same then give it a try, however I'm not a medical professional and it's up to you to do your research and listen to your body.
Bonus: Even when the ITBS all clears up, I'll still be sticking with the yoga and stretches – I've been looking for an excuse to get into yoga.
Double bonus: I've also came out of this running barefoot and although I have to run the streets in my vibrams, I can run fully barefoot on the beach. I can tell you first hand that there is no sensation like it. You should definitely try it.
Update 3rd March 2012 : I've just ran my first 10K in six months - pain free


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Author Amy Chua is quick to point out that her sweeping generalizations also include parents of other ethnic groups, and, caveat outlined, proceeds to describe her personal journey of raising her kids Chinese-style virtually alone against the monolith of Western-style influences. It's a tongue-in-cheek novel, which a lot of people missed, judging from the shrieks of horror that resounded online after its publication.
Chua's style is strict and partly based upon her fear of generational decline. Since her daughters are third-generation, she thinks they're at risk for being spoiled and decadent, with no appreciation for the hard work that allowed their parents and immigrant grandparents to be so successful. Chua focuses on her use of classical music to drill home her expectations of excellence in her offspring. She hounds Sophie (piano) and Lulu (violin) to practice their instruments until they win competitions and/or world-famous teachers take notice and offer to train them. She's so hardcore that she learns music theory and writes up detailed notes for each practice session; drives her kids for hours to their teachers; and makes them practice while on family vacations. Tiger Mom admits that it's miserable for everyone, especially the headstrong Lulu, who eventually forces her unyielding mother to bend.
Chua's fanatical style of raising her two girls comes as no surprise--back in Manila, I had a classmate whose Taiwanese immigrant mom rubbed red-hot chilis in her teeth as punishment when she didn't get top marks. This same classmate also got up early to help her parents make various delicious foodstuffs that her mom and dad then sold in our canteen. So to recap: as a young teen she contributed to the family's livelihood and was also expected to be at the top of the class. Yikes.
Chua doesn't resort to physical punishments--histrionic yelling and verbal abuse are her weapons of choice. She once gave back birthday cards that her kids made for her because they weren't up to her standards. She called them "garbage," used the ol' "You bring shame upon the family!" line, et cetera. In her mind, this is all to motivate them to do better, and demonstrates her confidence in them to boot.
Well...different folks, different strokes, I guess. The main themes amidst all the stress and striving include the different manifestations of maternal love, contrasting ideas of children (their own persons versus extensions of the parents), the price of achievement, the immigrant experience, and academics sure make for interesting parents.
TL; DR: Tiger Moms be crazy, YMMV.
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Monday, 4 December 2017
Anyone For A Cuppa ?
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I do think, whatever tea you drink, loose tea properly brewed tastes so much better than tea bags.ReplyDeleteReplies
I completely agree with you Pat for the bagged variety is a very poor and nasty substitute.Delete
I have just received a photo from one of my attractive cousins waving a cup at me and saying "Cheers", it looked empty and I was almost convinced however, Annie dear you forgot to hide the Stout bottle from out of camera sight !ReplyDeleteReplies
I was just wondering how I discovered the benefits of green tea and I think it was when researching how to lower cholesterol. I was juar thinking why have a brewing basket, what's wrong with a tea pot, but then I thought I suppose the brewing basket will fit into a teapot? Thank you for the acknowledgement in the post.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you Rachel.Delete
Yes, the brewing basket will fit nicely into a teapot or even a mug, it also allows the tea leaves to swell up so that you can receive a quality infusion and just turn it up side down to throw the contents out, wash and reuse. Am very taken with it.
I used to use tea balls, infusers, etc with loose tea. But they're so messy to clean and I'm lazy, so now all I use is tea bags. No muss, no fuss.ReplyDeleteReplies
Hello Debra ! I too used the tea balls and the perforated spoons agree on their messiness. This one though is so much easier and better to use for the dregs just shake out real easy.Delete
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Nice post...and time for a cup of tea...Angela and I drink only loose tea ( black)..the malty rich flavour of Irish breakfast has been our favourite for years ! Whenever we visited Angela's family..the tea pot came out for everything, from a death in the family..to celebrations at Christmas..!
I'm sure the Irish drink a lot of tea..? I've never drank coffee...the few times I've tried it was enough to know it wasn't for me.Replies
Thanks Jack and to your question: many of the Irish believe that they drink a lot of tea however, from my experience then so do the English and there is not an appreciable difference between either.Delete
Ah, a fellow Rooibos drinker. That's my favourite, Mel and I've just finished a cup, but I must try Green tea too. I like your brewing basket. Do you find it easy to buy loose Rooibos where you are, Mel?ReplyDeleteReplies
Hello Val :-)Delete
Yes, there is plenty of loose Rooibos available over here it is our favourite and sometimes we add the left overs of a brew to a veggie stew too and that makes for a richer flavour.
The brewing basket is a very good design and when the lid is off and turned upside can also receive the used basket. Thank you for commenting.
Hi Mel - I drink rooibos occasionally reminds me of South African days ... a good cuppa cannot be beaten - whichever is your choise of brew - cheers HilaryReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you Hilary Redbush is a very popular tea in Zimbabwe, Botswana and would you believe that I first tasted it in Glastonbury, Somerset in the 1970's :-)Delete
I do like those straining baskets for making tea. I used one for a while ... when I still cooked.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you Mitchell, strangely I have never equated making beverages with cooking !Delete
We always drink loose tea (tea that can't behave itself;), and I have to order from Twinings in Ireland strangely enough. I often imagine it coming over on the plane, always arrives fairly quickly.ReplyDeleteReplies
Hello Thelma. Am not surprised that your tea order arrives very fast because Twinings is owned by Associated British Foods and therefore Twinings Irish Breakfast Tea is a British product.Delete
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Directional consequences.
Doubt... That eats away at the edges of your confidence with negative inundation, those neural pathways once strong and vibrant through lack of use now have become like an old bridge faded and cracked.
Failing confidence, doubt will lead to uncertainty and lack of total commitment due to an inability to now accurately predict split second actions.
This leads to a constant sometimes not so subtle tension moment, as our safety mechanisms are blurred and movement is hesitant and unsure.
In the world of professional athletics this can be disastrous, Use it or lose it.
But how can you use it if you are unaware of what to look for, these pockets of uncertainty are usually hidden on the edges of our movement parameters and only focused and patient probing will reveal them hidden along the fringes.
The sad part in all this is that as doubt rises so does fear, and now all your choices are based on fear.
Yes and you can guess what's next... Hatred is a close kin of fear.
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I'm an immigrant from the Netherlands that waited 5 years to be naturalized and was brought up on values of hard work and a believe you could attain anything you wanted in America.
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Michael Clark Proves That (20/10 Vision) Does Exist In The Basketball World
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NOTE: Over the next three days, BASN will take a look at three African-American pioneers of sports. You may not have ever heard of Elliot van Zandt, Jimmy Strong, or Clarence Burks. But by the end of the week, you will as writer Alipio M. Terenzi tells you of their accomplishents. Today, Terenzi tells the story of Elliot van Zandt.
SEATTLE — The time is 1947 in Italy. Can you name one African American who coached or played basketball or baseball in Italy immediately after World War II? Most likely you couldn't answer this question.
And yet there were three black men who made very important contributions to the Italian — and indeed European — sports scene between 1947 and 1960.
Their names are long forgotten here in the USA, but in Italy they are still fondly remembered as the men who brought Italian basketball and baseball to a different level.
These men were Elliot van Zandt, Jimmy Strong, and Clarence Burks. All three served in the U.S. Army in Italy during World War II, and all three decided to stay on and do what they loved: play ball and coach.
They stepped out of the demeaning apartheid reality of the American army, and established themselves as outstanding players and coaches in a post-war Italy where there was respect and admiration for them. Italy was ready for them.
Basketball was very popular but desperately needed an infusion of new ideas. And baseball had just exploded onto the sports scene in 1947 in Nettuno, thanks to Charles Butte, and was spreading like wildfire.
Of these three men, Elliot van Zandt is probably the one who had the greatest impact on Italian sports. Born in Arkansas in 1915, van Zandt was an athletic trainer who loved to teach and share his knowledge.
As early as 1947 van Zandt was hired by the president of the fledgling Italian Basketball Federation to train all the national basketball teams. From 1947 to 1951 he was the head coach of the Italian men's basketball team.
During this period he also traveled around Italy, teaching the fundamentals of basketball to players and coaches. As the coach of the Italian basketball team, Van Zandt constantly stressed physical preparation and what he called the "fundamentals" of basketball.
While Van Zandt was not allowed to attend the 1947 European Basketball Championships in Czechoslovakia — it was the Cold War — he did take the national team to the 1948 London Olympics.
When his stint as a head coach ended in 1951, van Zandt was then hired as the head coach of the Turkish national basketball team. He took this team to the 1952 Helsinki Olympics.
In 1953, van Zandt returned to Italy, where he was head coach for the C.U.S. Milano baseball team, where he was head coach for the C.U.S. Milano baseball team from 1955 to 1958, as well as coaching rugby, basketball, and track for this sports club.
Van Zandt is fondly remembered by his former players for his non-traditional coaching methods. He had a great sense of humor, but could also be very tough. If a baseball player made two or three errors in a row during practice, van Zandt would have them bend over and then kick them in the behind! Another approach was to have the offending player go around the bases on his knees.
Perhaps van Zandt's greatest success came as an athletic trainer for the prestigious A.C. Milan soccer team from 1956 to 1959. Here, working closely with head coach Bonizzoni, van Zandt broke new ground in the world of soccer. He was the first athletic trainer in Italian soccer.
His innovative training methods helped the Milan team win the top flight Serie A professional soccer championship in 1958-59. Tragically, van Zandt was not able to continue his work with A.C. Milan.
Unfortunately, he died of a kidney disease while on a plane flight back to Chicago, where he was hoping to have a kidney transplant.
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The big gigantic fire breathing mecha robot has finally come to the big screen! If you're a fan of mecha-anime or mecha manga such as Patlabor, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Gigantor, Gundam, Macross and Robotech, this movie will definitely be one of your most waited movie ever!
This genre was started by Mitsumeru Yokohama's manga, Tetsujin 28-go (literally known as Iron Man #28) which was published in 1956 and later animated and released on US television in 1963/64 as Gigantor.
Now let's see the movie!
The trailer (1).
The newest trailer (2)
Pacific Rim opens July 12th, 2013 in cinema(s) near you.


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Goga Otinashvili is 18-year old startuper, who launched a new Georgian spinner brand. He started producing wooden intellectual toys under the name of Sago brand, in December. The idea belongs to Goga and he is planning to create many more new tools for the future.
New Georgian spinner is different from other products on the market because it is made of wood and it is cheaper than others.
"I started producing wooden intellectual toys in December, 2016, when Techno Park launched a competition "Start business with hub lab". At the same time, I found a sponsor who helped me to buy materials which cost 500 GEL"- noted Otinashvili.
"I had to overcome a lot of obstacles to achieve the goal, but it is important not to give up when you are striving for your goal."
Currently, Goga Otinashvili works on a wooden automobile with an engine which is almost completed and will be presented to wider public in two months. Otinashvili is getting ready to pass national exams to continue studying business at the university.


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House Narrowly Defeats Rep. Schiff Amendment Sunsetting 9/11 Authorization for Use of Military Force
Washington, DC – Today, an amendment by Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), a senior Member of the Intelligence Committee which would have sunset the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) one year after enactment, was narrowly defeated on the House Floor during consideration of the annual Defense Authorization bill. This amendment built on Schiff's bipartisan legislation which would sunset the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF), and calls on the Administration and Congress to work together to determine what new authority is necessary to protect the country after that time. It was defeated by a vote of 191 to 233, after a debate on the House Floor.
Last year, a similar amendment by Schiff was considered as part of the FY 2014 Defense Appropriations bill – the first time since 2001 that the AUMF has been debated – and received 185 bipartisan votes, including 30 Republicans.
Following the September 11 attacks, the Congress passed the Authorization for Use of Military Force to provide the President with authorization to use "force against those nations, organizations, or persons he determines planned, authorized, committed, or aided the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, or harbored such organizations or persons, in order to prevent any future acts of international terrorism against the United States by such nations, organizations or persons."
Schiff stated: "The post 9/11 AUMF no longer properly encompasses the scope of military action that we are taking in the ongoing fight against terrorism. While the AUMF was originally directed at a fairly narrow range of actors, it has been used to sanction targeted strikes against groups and militants with little relation to the individuals who planned, authorized, and perpetrated the attacks on September 11, 2001.
"There is bipartisan support for bringing our actions into conformity with the law, and a broad recognition that Congress is abdicating its responsibility to define the nature of the conflict in which we are engaged. The time is now to sunset the AUMF, and it's my hope that this vote will bring a sense of urgency about the issue in Congress and in the Administration."
Since the AUMF passed, the U.S. has invaded Afghanistan, toppling the Taliban and routing the core of Al Qaeda. The country now faces threats from individuals, entities and organizations that may affiliate with al Qaeda, or share its ideology and its determination to attack Americans, but which may not have even been in existence on September 11, 2001.
In his speech last year at the National Defense University, President Obama specifically called on Congress to work with him. "I look forward to engaging Congress and the American people in efforts to refine, and ultimately repeal, the AUMF's mandate," Obama said. "And I will not sign laws designed to expand this mandate further. Our systematic effort to dismantle terrorist organizations must continue. But this war, like all wars, must end."
Rep. Schiff's amendment is below and can be found here:
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Authorization for Use of Military Force (50 U.S.C. 1541 note; Public Law 107–40) is hereby repealed.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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Yeah, I know I always watch movies several years after their release, but I actually watched "Chicago" back in 2002.
The reason I feel compelled to post this now is because I am amazed at the sheer brilliance of this movie- today, I watched it for the 7th time and I still found myself gasping at how beautiful it is.
The movie – to me- is largely about the contrast between the reality of 1920's Chicago and the fantasy of 1920's Chicago as seen through the blue-tinted Jazz Age.
"Chicago" is simply brilliant. The directing is fantastic, the acting is perfect, and the choreography is stunning. I can also blabber about how great all that jazzy music is for days. Kudos to all involved.
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A Life in the Day: Greg Dyke
The 60-year-old resigned as BBC director-general in 2004 after the Hutton report. He is chairman of Brentford FC and of the children's TV company Hit Entertainment. He has four children, and lives with Sue Howes in Twickenham
I'm not a six o'clock person. When I hear of people leaving home at quarter past five, I think they're all mad. I wouldn't do that if you paid me a fortune. When I ran breakfast TV, a long time ago, I said to my mate Clive Jones, my No 2: "One of us has to be here at 3 every morning, and it should be you."
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The University of Miami football team will begin on-field preparation for the 2018 season when spring practice begins March 20.
The football spring practice calendar might follow last year's 15-session schedule of Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday practice dates, but the date of the spring game still has not been set.
Last year there was no spring game at Hard Rock Stadium because of renovations, but there was a final scrimmage at Boca Raton Community High School. This year a spring game is expected at Hard Rock, but nothing has been finalized, a UM spokesman said.
Also on Tuesday, Hurricanes athletic director Blake James was asked if there was anything new with the Arkansas State saga in which ASU is threatening to sue UM if it does not receive the "liquidated damages'' fee of $650,000 "on or before'' Thursday, as set forth in a letter to UM on Monday, and in the original contract. The situation stems from the UM at ASU football game, originally scheduled for Sept. 9, 2017, being cancelled Sept. 6 while Category 5 Hurricane Irma was bearing down on South Florida.
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"I defer to my comment yesterday,'' James said Tuesday. "I very strongly believe in our position. I know our attorneys are working with their attorneys and we'll get to a resolution.''
Later, the Miami Herald asked James, "Do you want to play Arkansas State in football?''
The AD didn't dare to touch that one, as ASU wants a game rescheduled there in 2020 or 2021, and UM has said it cannot play the Red Wolves those years, but is holding dates in 2024 or 2025 — that is, as long as an ASU response to one of the dates is received by Feb. 18.
"Given where we're at in the situation,'' James reiterated, "I believe in our position and we'll let our attorneys resolve the issue with their attorneys.''
James addressed reporters Tuesday at baseball media day at Mark Light Field – the massive, partially built Carol Soffer Football Indoor Practice Facility in the background.
James said the indoor facility is set to be completed on schedule by the start of fall football practice.
"We're right on schedule,'' James said. "I'm 100-percent confident we're going to be ready to go as planned with the start of this fall camp at the beginning of August. I think right now they believe we'll be done a little before that. But as I've said all along, as long as we're ready to go when Mark [Richt] and our team take the field, I'll be happy. Yes, it has made tremendous progress and it's exciting to see it happen every day.''


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BBC journalism course making progress in Sudan
More than 800 journalists have participated in the training. The goal of the BBC's Sudan program is to promote freedom of expression and information as a means to encourage better governance.
The European Union and the U.K. Department of International Development are sponsoring the program.
See full story Sep 23, 2005 (IJN)
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Alibaba IPO will affect Lending Club, others
Many tech companies have put their IPO's on hold until after Alibaba's. Should it go as expected, they will charge out the gate in legion hoping to get caught in the jet stream. Heather Somerville explores possible impacts.
Widespread P2P worth $52 billion to UK economy – report
A report by Liberum Capital estimates every UK household would be ten pounds better off each week if they rejected traditional banking. Bernard Ginns has more tidbits.
Vermont added to Lending Club states
Good news Vermonters! You can now participate in Lending Club. JD Alois has the details.
Apple gets sweet deal from banks in advance of mobile payments launch
By convincing the big banks that its system is secure, Apple was able to finagle lower rates for its mobile payment system. Sam Colt has more.
Republicans planning to go after TBTF?
Yes you read that right. There are interesting reasons to do so, suggests Mark Melin.
Entrepreneurs must learn how to handle conflict
There are several qualities successful entrepreneurs display when addressing conflict. Martin Zwilling explains them.
Don't make these mistakes when meeting with potential investors
Paul Jackson explains why doing this things could be lethal.
Bitcoin initiatives aim to help Africa's unbanked
A Bitcoin voucher service and a South African company both want to tap into Africa's large unbanked population. Nermin Hajdarbegovic explains how.
British big banks admit to using fake collection letters as intimidation tactic
Say what you want about the Brits, but they're pretty creative when it comes to bank treachery. Jason Groves and Sean Poulter provide another example.


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Posts tagged as "spices"
Dry Red Chillies | How To
DIY Red chillies at home. It is so simple to dry them at home.
Dry Roasted Cumin Seeds | How To
A spice which is always found in my pantry. It is easy to make and adds flavour to dips & yoghurts.
Aam ka Panna | Raw Mango Cooler | Re-visiting Through the Lens
A refreshing drink for scorching summers.


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Winter can bring about a plethora of skin issues including heat rashes, eczema etc. Yes, heat rashes are not restricted to summers alone as layering with warm winter wear can cause sweating and subsequent blocking of the skin's sweat glands. This leads to miliaria or prickly heat rash in winters. … [Read more...]
9 Important Ways To Prevent Runners Heat Rash
Running is a great form of exercise for kids and grownups alike. Whether you run in a team, for a competition or alone for burning calories, you must take care of injuries and avoid common physical stresses that arise from this exercise. Primary among running-related conditions is the runners' heat … [Read more...]
Golfer's Vasculitis or Ankle Heat Rash: What Causes Ankle Heat Rash?
Golfer's heat rash or ankle heat rash is a common skin condition affecting sports persons, athletes and even school aged children. Many walkers participating in walk-a-thons or marathon-like events or those playing golf for long periods also develop a reddish rash around their ankles. In some cases, … [Read more...]
Heat Rash From Tanning Beds: How to Prevent Tanning Bed Heat Rashes
Summertime is fun time and also the time to get a glorious tan. However, a tan in winters is also possible these days thanks to instant tanning procedures like tanning booths and beds. After all; who doesn't want that sun-kissed Beach God/Goddess look in the blustery winter weather? However; … [Read more...]
Heat rash vs. Eczema in Babies: Telling the Difference
Heat rash and eczema are the most common skin conditions faced by hundreds of thousands of individuals the world over. Babies especially tend to suffer from different types of skin rashes owing to their sensitive skin. Often times; such rashes leave parents confused as many cannot tell heat rash vs. … [Read more...]
Anyone Working Outdoors are at Risk of Getting Heat Rash
Many jobs require working outdoors or even indoors in hot environments. Working in the heat and humidity while lifting heavy loads or doing laborious work can interfere with the way the body's cooling mechanism works. As a result, workers tend to experience heat stress and also risk heat rash or … [Read more...]
What Are Hives and How Does Heat Rash Affect Your Skin?
In this guide, we will discuss what are hives, as well as the signs and symptoms of heat rash and how they affect the skin. What are hives? How Do they affect your skin? Hives are known as Urticaria. They might appear suddenly and disappear just as suddenly as well. Dermatologists blame allergens … [Read more...]
Heat Rash Risk Factors – Who Can Get It?
There could be several heat rash risk factors that could lead to a person developing the sore, prickly condition. It begins with an uncomfortable feeling before the red, tiny blisters appear. It is often itchy accompanied by a prickling sensation that is at its peak when the person is sweating or … [Read more...]
Heat Rash Facts and Myths
There are several heat rash facts that can help you understand and avoid heat rash, a skin condition that can result to a lot of discomforts. It will also help if you are aware of the heat rash myths also circulating in the internet and by word of mouth so that you don't confuse yourself when … [Read more...]
Heat Rash During Pregnancy
Women often suffer from several irritating skin infections particularly in the last two trimesters of their pregnancy. Common among these is the heat rash during pregnancy. This is generally characterized by red, itchy and inflamed skin particularly under the breasts, in the folds of the skin, … [Read more...]


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17 Year Old Songstress from East New York
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Feb 2nd, 2014
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Imani Beau is a 17 year old songstress from East New York who attends Penn State University. She is releasing an EP later on this month, but her single "Revival", is already buzzing around the internet.
Check out the single below, and keep up with her on Twitter: www.twitter.com/imanibeau and youtube at www.youtube.com/imanibeau.
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You can listen to her song "Revival" on SoundCloud
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The first step when shopping for your wedding dress is to decide what kinds of silhouettes will flatter you. There are many wedding dress shapes such as ball gown, sheath, mermaid, A-Line, empire, princess and short. Here are some tips as how to find the silhouette that best flatters you. 1 A-line featuring a flattering character almost fits any body ...Read More »
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I was SO excited when I had the opportunity to crown my 1st Runner Up as the new Ms. Wheelchair CA 2010 back in April 2010 when I was Ms. Wheelchair CA 2009. I am now ecstatic to announce that Jennifer Kumiyama just placed 1st Runner Up at the national Ms. Wheelchair America 2011 pageant!!!! I could not be more proud of her as a contestant, a friend, and a sister.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Ms. Wheelchair CA 2010 wins 1st Runner Up at the Ms. Wheelchair America 2011 pageant!!
I was SO excited when I had the opportunity to crown my 1st Runner Up as the new Ms. Wheelchair CA 2010 back in April 2010 when I was Ms. Wheelchair CA 2009. I am now ecstatic to announce that Jennifer Kumiyama just placed 1st Runner Up at the national Ms. Wheelchair America 2011 pageant!!!! I could not be more proud of her as a contestant, a friend, and a sister.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Ms. Wheelchair CA 2010, Jennifer Kumiyama, at the Ms. Wheelchair America Nationals!
The Ms. Wheelchair America pageant is being held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and I'm putting a strong vote in for Jennifer to win! Her bubbly attitude, spirit, and personality along with all of the advocacy she has done will surely land her in at least the Top 5!
Here is a link to a news interview she was in this morning alongside Ms. Wheelchair Michigan on the local news in Grand Rapids:
I am so proud of all Jennifer has done - representing and carrying on the fabulous tradition of great title holders from California!
On Saturday, you can watch the live crowning by going to this link.
Good Luck, Jennifer!!! I know you'll do great!!
Friday, April 23, 2010
The New Ms. Wheelchair California 2010!!
You can follow Jennifer's journey as Ms. Wheelchair California 2010 by clicking here.
Much luck and lots of love, Jennifer!
Ms. Wheelchair California 2010 Pageant
I was able to help encourage and coach each lady through what the judges were looking for and expected as well as calm some nerves and answer questions about the year to come.
What a blessing it was this year to be featured in the upcoming documentary called "Defining Beauty: More than a Crown and a Sash." I'm so excited to see the final product!
Listening to some of the ladies' platform speeches was very encouraging as each clearly had a focus and platform that they believed in.
PMTD/Flexiciser is a fantastic sponsor of the Ms. Wheelchair California program, and each winner is allowed to have one in her home for the entire year of her reign. I absolutely loved having the opportunity to use this wonderful movement therapy device as it helped decrease my spasms, reduced my nerve pain, and allowed my muscles to relax after a long day of appearances. I couldn't wait to get home off the airplane and get right into this amazing machine!
Erika Bogan, Ms. Wheelchair America 2010, was able to be with us at the Abilities Expo during our pageant. How exciting to have the actual "queen" with us!
Some of the ladies preparing for the crowning!
A surprise visit from the newly crowned Ms. Wheelchair Washington came to visit!
I couldn't have asked for a better year than the year I held the title of Ms. Wheelchair California 2009. I have enjoyed every moment, each person I've met, and the memories that will truly last a lifetime. Thank you to each and every one of you who supported me and encouraged me along the way, and a special thanks to the Ms. Wheelchair California and Ms. Wheelchair America Board for allowing me this opportunity.
Don't forget, though, this isn't the end!! I still hold my 2nd Runner Up to Ms. Wheelchair America 2010 title through the end of August 2010! :)
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Ms. Wheelchair California 2009 Farwell Speech
Friday, April 9, 2010
PMTD Movement Gala
The director, Alexis Ostrander, of the upcoming documentary, "Defining Beauty: More than a Crown and a Sash" was there as well, so we got our picture taken in front of the "famous background".
Sitting with me at the table was Dr. Suzy Kim who was awarded the "Medical Practitioner Excellence Award." Though I don't see her as "Dr. Suzy Kim," I was so proud of her! I know her from surfing!! So seeing each other dressed up was a rarity, as we are usually in wetsuits alongside each other.
Another great friend is Madonna Long of Cloe Magazine. We had so many laughs that night!
I was also honored to sit alongside Erica Davis who recently (February 2010) conquered Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania... in a wheelchair! Simply amazing and awe inspiring!
Richard Kiel was honored with an award as well, and while up on the stage sharing his story, my jaw dropped as I heard his story. We both suffered disabilities while leaving Yosemite National Park. We chatted for quite some time as we shared similar stories, and he is a born again Christian. He is a great guy and sincerely enjoyed meeting him. In case you don't recognize him, he was "Jaws" in the "The Spy Who Loved Me" among many others like "The Giant of Thunder Mountain" and "Happy Gilmore."
Thank you for such a special night of wonderful inspiration!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Orange County Mixer
I even ran into a friend from church, Robert Glover, as he was there on behalf of his Chiropractic business. Yay!
And no event would be complete without Michael Jackson, right? Obviously, he does still live among us. :)
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Hockey Time!
I was able to go to what used to be called "The Pond" but now called the "Honda Center" to watch the Anaheim Ducks play the Montreal Canadians. I figured it was going to be a good game because of what happened at the Winter Olympics in Canada and the hockey teams. I was extremely excited for this game!
Like most sporting venues, there are vendors selling paraphernalia everywhere. The Ducks aren't doing that great of a job this season, but I still route for them nonetheless!
The stadium was packed! One of the advantages of being in a wheelchair is that you get pretty good seating if you know how to work it right. I've never been down to sit "on the glass" (which I think would be A-MAZING), but the seats I get are usually really good and I can see everything that's going on - fights and all!
Well, guess who noticed me in attendance at the Stadium? EVERYONE! I was filmed and put on the big jumbo-tron waving to everyone, and immediately the Ducks Girls came over for pictures. This led to me being on camera AGAIN - having to dance with the girls! Oh my goodness - talk about embarrassing! But I did it!
Sadly, the Ducks lost in overtime which then led to a Shoot Out! I love hockey, and even though the Ducks lost, I had a great time representing Ms. Wheelchair California and showing the thousands of people there that those of us in wheelchairs can do everything and have fun just like everyone else!
Go Ducks!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
MWCC tries Adaptive Snow Skiing!
Hooray! I finally learned how to do it! Granted, I could only stay up by myself for about 10-15 seconds before I'd fall again. But, I was happy! I had such a fun, fun time up there, and I certainly want to make it back up there so I can get even better. Sara and Tim were excellent teachers, and I highly recommend you ask for them to help you!
There really isn't anything in life that you can't do when you're paralyzed. Yes, it may be a little different, but it shouldn't stop your life from being enjoyable, satisfying, and fun. I had a blast learning how to ski and had a smile on my face the entire time. Two thumbs up to the USARC program at Big Bear and to the wonderful volunteers that help make days like this possible for people with disabilities. You make a huge difference in providing confidence and positive self-esteem, so THANK YOU!


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Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that is created when fuels are not burning properly; for example, furnaces, hot water heaters, cars and trucks, and grills. Carbon Monoxide is dangerous because it interferes with the way your blood carries oxygen. CO is picked up by your blood 100 times easier than oxygen, and once in the blood stream, it is very hard for your body to get rid of.
Wisconsin Law now requires each home have Carbon Monoxide Detectors on each level of your home. Read about the law HERE
Common symptoms for CO poisoning are:
If anyone in your house is experiencing these symptoms, get out of the house immediately and call 911 from a cell phone or neighbor's house. Do not attempt to go back in for anything until it has been checked out and declared safe by authorities. CO, in high enough concentrations, can kill a person in minutes.
Remember - Carbon Monoxide Poisoning can be prevented!
Information on this page comes from the Centers for Disease Control and the EPA.
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A fabulous surprise arrived at my house last week!! It was a gift from Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Upon opening the box and card, I found that I had been listed as one of the top ten bloggers, thus received a beautiful gift , courtesy of "Ten Thousand Villages"- a gorgeous shawl handmade in India and a chocolate bar, both Free Trade.
What is "Ten Thousand Villages"??? You may have heard of this wonderful organization!
For more than 65 years, , Ten Thousand Villages had been establishing long term buying relationships in places where skilled artisans lack the opportunities for a stable income. These countries are generally needy, with poor employment opportunities. This organization's commitment to support artisans around the globe has been strengthened through free trade compensation practices- they include cash advances and prompt payments.
In Canada, Ten Thousand Villages is a non profit program of the Mennonite Central Committee Canada. This is one of this country's largest international relief and development agencies. They have combined the concept of free trade with healthy and environmentally sustainable business practices. From store operations to product sourcing to marketing practices, They strive to meet the needs of many people in these needy countries to provide a business and regular income.
Founded in 1946 , Thousand Villages has grown from the trunk of Founder, Edna Byler's car to more than 120 retail outlets and 150 festival sales throughout North America. It has become a shopping opportunity for unique homemade gifts, jewellery, decor, art and sculpture and personal accessories made by Artisans in Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. This program is one of the world's largest fair trade organizations and continually strives to improve the livelihood of tens of thousands of disadvantaged artisans in 35 countries, providing them with food, education, healthcare and housing. Otherwise this people would be unemployed or underemployed.
Every year, my husband and myself attend a Christmas bazaar run by this organization, held in a local area church in Nov. Here, we find many gifts for others and fun, unique and very different items. You know when you make a purchase, you are helping someone who is very needy, however needs the opportunity to share their talent with those who willingly and eagerly buy the products. Of course, we always see something , that we just HAVE to have!!
I did take some photos and would like to share these with you. A great time in a great environment, helping others!! The best feeling in the world!!
If you wish to learn more about this wonderful program, just go to the following link: www.tenthousandvillages.ca .
Truly a wonderful experience to go shopping in this environment, knowing that the $ you spend, are going directly to the people in need.


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This weekend, Lessons 3 SEO, & 4 Amazon & Google, at Mike Omar's Make Money from Home Lions Club website, is the goal. Looking forward to Monetizing the first articles of the "R.C.Goerlich & Company, Inc. Follow Bob Goerlich as he finds how to Make Money Online" blog. Applying the SEO insights will turn that first tiny trickle of traffic to a sea bringing riches and fame.
HOW TO MAKE MONEY ONLINE: Learn how to make money from home with my step-by-step plan to build a $5000 per month passive income website portfolio (of 10 ... each) (THE MAKE MONEY FROM HOME LIONS CLUB)
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I'm back, completed lessons 3 & 4 at Mike Omar's Make Money from Home LIONS CLUB. I must say it was a good experience. Working in a multi-monitor environment it was like looking over someone's shoulder while they were working. I would have the YouTube lesson on one screen and following along on another, pausing and replaying, a quality experience. I have been in the computer business more than 35 years, so I know some things, and Mike knows what he is instructing.
After lesson 4 and the website, RCGoerlichandCoInc.biz is complete. Polishing and promoting remain a big job yet, but, it is now live. I'll blog lesson 5, Search Engine Traffic Generation when I get there. This coming weekend I will convert Fran's Victory Garden from Joomla to WordPress using Mike's lessons 1 thru 4.
Mike's website teaches how to Make Money Online by building passive income websites. Nine out of ten of my websites were chosen because of my passions and the "passive income websites" strategy seems rather passionless. The success from going after the "low hanging fruit" would create it's own passion tho, see Scott Adams' Seceret of Success: Failure.
Moving forward from here, I'll finish turning Fran's Victory Garden to WordPress. AuspiciousLinks and DoneAging are going to be directory websites and then I will make some passive income websites.
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Pet Friendly By Owner Rentals in Aspen, Colorado!
Take advantage of this trend to stay in homes and condos rented out by the owner - so much more space and luxury for less $$.
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Want to search for yourself? Try Vrbo/Homeaway- filtered for Aspen and pet friendly - just select your dates and how many people you need to sleep! New! wheelchair accessible, petfriendly, by owner rentals in Aspen.
Do a search on Trip Advisor already filtered for Aspen and petfriendly. My strawberry hand-picked selection is below! They have the best reviews.
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Pet friendly Vacation Rentals in Aspen, CO: Sleeps 4
Tropical Guest House on River, 1BR+/1BA, sleeps 4. ave nightly $300; min stay 1-7 nts
VRBO 228595 - Pet friendly AND wheelchair accessible.
Flagstone and grass patio, flower gardens,restored antique bamboo furniture; large, open space full off art objects, kitchen with high end appliances, glass cupboards, King in master, (heated) teak flooring, double insulated for winder, outdoor jacuzzi, 7 night min stay.
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Roaring Fork River Condo Near Silver Queen Gondola - Pool & Hot Tub Access
Pet Friendly Vacation Rentals in Aspen: Sleeps 2
Roaring Fork River Condo Near Silver Queen Gondola - Pool & Hot Tub Access, 1BR/2BA, sleeps 2. - ave nightly $312; min stay 2-4 nts
VRBO 1026398 - You're just blocks away from the gondola and right beside the Roaring Fork River at this recently renovated 1BR Aspen condo (sleeps 2). Access a hot tub, pool & fitness room across the street, then spend evenings around your cozy wood-burning stove.
Pet Friendly Vacation Rentals in Aspen: Sleeps 3
Chic Mountain Guest House, 1BR/2BA, sleeps 3. - ave nightly $592; min stay 7 nts
VRBO 449340 - Pet friendly AND wheelchair accessible.
Stunning 1000 sqft guest house with views of all 4 ski mountains on the prestigious McClain Flats, with 5 minute access to skiing and hiking on the Rio Grand Trail, shopping and eateries in downtown Aspen; brand new jacuzzi hot tub with spectacular views and waterfall, wood burning fireplace, Italian tile floors, and a huge terrace for entertaining.
Glamorous, Elegant, Perfectly Located 2+2 Condo: Pool, Wood burning Fireplace
Pet Friendly Vacation Rentals in Aspen: Sleeps 4
Glamorous, Elegant, Perfectly Located 2+2 Condo: Pool, Wood burning Fireplace, 2BR/2BA, sleeps 4. - ave nightly $689; min stay 2-7 nts
VRBO 338930 - Pet friendly AND wheelchair accessible.
Bright and Elegant 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo in walking distance to downtown, gondola and more. Beautiful downtown Aspen! Four Blocks to the gondola, one block to restaurant-row and chic Aspen night life make this condo an excellent location for those who want to take it easy and relax. Being a corner unit gives awesome views of Aspen Mountain from all rooms especially, with Floor to Ceiling Sliding Glass doors in the living room and master bedroom. You can see the skiers coming down the mountain while laying in bed from the guest bedroom and master! This condo's very high ceilings make it light, bright and expansive feeling which is unique in the Aspen core. This condo is fully equipped with all new housewares and luxurious bedroom linens.Read more
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Fish from the Living Room - Modern Riverfront Retreat in Woody Creek
Pet Friendly Vacation Rentals in Aspen: Sleeps 8
Fish from the Living Room - Modern Riverfront Retreat in Woody Creek, 3BR/3BA, sleeps 8.ave nightly $1000 ; min stay 3 nights
Homeaway 3762058 - Private and spacious 3 bedroom 3 bath home - As seen in and on the cover of Luxe Magazine Spring 2014 Issue! Escape to paradise. A fly-fisherman's dream. Gold medal fishing accessible from the front porch of the house year round! Bike anywhere in the valley with direct access to Rio Grande Trail. Cross-country ski the Rio Grande Trail in the winter. Ski any of the four world class resorts of Aspen in less within 15 minutes of leaving the house. Ride your bike to the famous Woody Creek Tavern. Outdoor activities abound. The house has three bedrooms and three bathroom, sleeping 8 – 10 comfortably. Spacious, art filled, and luxurious, no detail has been overlooked in this house. Do it all with a fully outfitted gourmet kitchen. Viking range, Sub Zero refrigerator, gas grill. Conveniently located but feels like a world away. The tranquility of the river house must be experienced to be appreciated.
Pet Friendly Vacation Rentals in Aspen: Sleeps 8
Winter Wonderland Duplex -4 BR - 2 Minutes from Downtown Aspen, 4BR/2BA, sleeps 8.- $800 nt ave.; min stay 5-7 nts.
VRBO 259459 - Cozy, family-friendly home in a duplex unit with a nice view of Aspen Mountain, experience mountain living only 2 minutes from downtown Aspen and the gondola, lovely, mature Aspen, Pine, and Spruce trees surround the fenced 1/3 acre; walk or bike on the new East Aspen Trail System.
Charming Aspen Central Victorian; 4 Bedrooms, Walk to Gondola
Pet Friendly Vacation Rentals in Aspen: Sleeps 10
Charming Aspen Central Victorian; 4 Bedrooms, Walk to Gondola, 4BR+/3BA, sleeps 10.- ave nightly $1293; min stay 3 nights
VRBO 195789 - Charming 1888 Victorian, beautifully restored; cushioned window seats, 60' flat screen media room, wet bar with fridge, two separate offices, great old upright piano, large fenced yard with deck, outdoor and indoor dining areas, BBQ and views of Aspen mountain.
Walk To Town From Unique Home On River. Great Mountain Views
Pet Friendly Vacation Rentals in Aspen: Sleeps 10
Walk To Town From Unique Home On River. Great Mountain Views, 4BR+/4BA, sleeps 10.- ave nightly $800; min stay 4-7 nts.
VRBO 492348 - 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home - Sunny 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home on multi-levels with breathtaking views of Aspen Mountain. Fabulous main deck off of living area. Smaller decks off of every bedroom and the dining area. Gourmet kitchen and luxury master bath with jacuzzi tub. Wood-burning fireplace in living room. New outdoor hot tub on lower patio. Free internet/wi-fi/cable TV. Flat screen TVs in every guest room. Private driveway with one-car garage.
Romantic Wooded Riverfront Estate
Pet Friendly Vacation Rentals in Aspen: Sleeps 10
Romantic Wooded Riverfront Estate, 4BR+/3BA, sleeps 10. - ave nightly $900; min stay 3-7 nts.
VRBO 247362 - 5 min walk to downtown, pond with trout and goldfish and hot tub with little house attached, outdoor lounging areas, private brick patio overlooking the roaring Fork River, views of Aspen Mountain's Little Nell ski run, stunning Rio Grande paved bicycling/hiking path starts 1 block away at Herron City Park; cathedral ceilings, 2 wood burning fireplaces, antiques, central sound system, artwork, hardwood floors, laundry.
Pet Friendly Vacation Rentals in Aspen: Sleeps 13
Cascade West Townhouse - Ski up to the Front Door of Aspen's Cascade West! , 5BR+/4.5BA, sleeps 13.- ave nightly $1420; min stay 4-7 nts.
VRBO 271325 - Pet friendly AND wheelchair accessible.
Ski in/out from the front door of Aspen's Cascade West, great location with majestic views of Aspen, Red, and Smuggler Mountains, five story luxury vacation home with private elevator, 5000 sq interior living area; fully equipped kitchen,3 gas fireplaces, laundry, heated car garage.
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St. Lucian national, Kishael Conchon, 22, who pleaded guilty to ATM fraud and money laundering charges at the St. George's No. 1 Magistrate's Court last week Wednesday, was fined EC$10, 000 to be paid forthwith.
Conchon was nabbed by police on March 13, after a search of her Grand Anse residence turned up 22 fake ATM cards, several MoneyGram and Western Union transfer slips, among other suspicious items, which were all confiscated.
The first time offender, who recently completed a degree in Psychology at St. George's University (SGU), was initially charged with 3 counts of money laundering, 2 counts of attempt to commit a crime, to wit fraud by false pretense and 1 count of conspiracy to commit money laundering.
The accused was placed on EC$30, 000, with 2 sureties, when she made her first appearance at the No. 1 St. George's Magistrate's Court on March 15
However, 3 of the charges were dropped and she pleaded guilty last week Wednesday to 1 count of attempt to commit fraud by false pretense, 1 count of conspiracy to commit money laundering and 1 count of money laundering.
During the court proceedings, it was revealed that Conchon assisted another individual in sending over $8, 000 to individuals in different countries including St. Vincent and St Lucia.
Her Attorney, Derick Sylvester, was successful in his request for the court to impose a non-custodial sentence as a punishment for the financial crime.
In addition to the fine, the Immigration Department of the Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF) applied for a removal order to have Conchon removed from the country.
However, the application was withdrawn and allowing the St. Lucian woman to remain on the island, where she currently resides with her immediate family.
Conchon is the fourth non-national to be arrested and charged for the crime of money laundering for the year.
Prior to her arrest, three Romanians, were deported after pleading guilty to charges of money laundering at the St. George's No.1 Magistrate Court for crimes committed in January and February.
Additionally, a Vincentian national, who resided at Non-Pariel, St. Mark, was also remanded to prison for allegedly committing a similar offence.


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Glass Art Cremation Jewelry Pendant
Handmade in the USA.
Your finished pendant will be shipped USPS Priority- Mail Signature Required.
Allow 2 weeks for creation of your pendant + shippping time, once the artist receives your collection kit.
You have the option to create your pendant with or without cremains.
Breathtaking design of embedded cremains, silver, brass and other metals swirls contrasting against a beautiful explosion of color. On the back, your loved one's name will be written in 22K gold.
Each pendant comes with an 18" silver snake chain plus a black wax cotton cord.
Due to artisan hand-crafting, all sizes are approximate and colors/patterns may vary slightly. All pendants are one of a kind, and no two will ever be the same.
If including cremains, once you place your order, you will receive a collection kit with prepaid envelope to submit your precious cargo.
Your pendant will be shipped back to you approximately 2 weeks from the day the artist receives the collection kit.
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Michael Clark Proves That (20/10 Vision) Does Exist In The Basketball World
If you don't know Michael Clark then it's about time you get...
It is a Tale we tell
NOT told by Idiots
as Shakespeare wrote
( they're the subject )
by told by the Box
over and over and
over again about
most Sports most
of all College
Sports and
again and
Baseball. Certainly the PREFECT example today's Box Fresno State is the TOAST of Collage Sports. Yesterday they did something the most enthusiastic call UNPRECEDENTED in the annals of Sports. What those same observers might call the IMPOSSIBLE little obscure even invisible Fresno State WON the NCAA College World Series.
We are not here to PRAISE Fresno State
every one else is who cares you can
for all we care our purpose is
DIFFERENT. Isn't it usually. We are here to say what NO other Media anywhere will. That Fresco State WON the NCAA Baseball WORLD Series without a single African American player on its Roster. Needless to add WITHOUT any Black coaches or other officials.
There are 27 players on the Fresno State roster NONE are African American. The entire operation is Lily WHITE. We should tell you a little about Fresno, California itself shouldn't we or what that is worth. It has a 5 member Board of Supervisors governing it. All WHITE of course.
Tell us something we don't know. Fresno is California's 6th largest city. Latest population count 427, 652 of which 35,763 AFRICAN Americans. Close to 10%. It is subject to a Mediterranean climate if you care and the first Europeans arrived in the early 1800s.
Fresno State College is another matter. It is both a local and regional college and students are certainly NOT limited to the immediate area. It is one of 23 campuses of the HUGE California State University system. 22,000 students attend Fresno. How many AFRICAN Americans. 1172 Black students equaling 5.2%. NONE on the Baseball team as noted.
We could survey ALL the Sports at Fresno State and detail the dismally low number of African Americans on team after team. But why bother. We are not here to KICK Fresno State in the Shins even if it might appear that way to unenlightened few.
OUR REAL POINT is to point out once again the pathetic state of College BASEBALL and of course BASEBALL in general for young Black Americans. NONE of these colleges even little Fresno State which just experienced the most GLORIOUS moment in its history WINNING the NCAA College Baseball WORLD Series let alone the so called College POWERHOUSES who do NOTHING to pursue AFRICAN American players for their teams.
Young African Americans are
going to re-assert themselves
in BASEBALL by doing it
themselves and they should
because BASEBALL is one
fabulous Sport to play better
than OTHERS in many ways
with lots of HIGH paying
MLB positions to fill year
after year after year who
cares about Fresno State
care about Baseball and
its BLACK potential
not in the past still in
the FUTURE


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In a relocate to protect ballot banks ahead of elections, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has actually put its strategy to levy real estate tax on slum occupants in cold storage. The civic physical body started asking for property tax based on capital worth this year. The strategy to charge 3 times tax obligation to owners of unsanctioned structures is expected to be effective in January following year. "The suggestion of taxing slum occupants is being thought about for some time now since we give nearly all civic centers, featuring cleanliness and water supply. Tcg Crown Greens Rate Nevertheless, the plan will certainly not remove, not in 2014 at least," an elderly civic authorities pointed out, wishing not to be named. On whether the civic physical body will certainly complete ground work to make the plan effective at the beginning of 2015, the policeman responded in adverse. Unlike the case of signed up homes, we do not have records of run-down neighborhoods. TCG Crown Green The policeman stated there was 'absolutely no pressure' from political course on community management for applying the plan. "Neither the judgment, nor the resistance parties are promoting executing the plan," he added."Virtually 60 % of Mumbai's populace resides in run-down neighborhoods. http://www.firstpuneproperties.com/tcg-crown-greens-hinjewadi-pune-by-tcg-real-estate-review/ Throughout election, any kind of celebration will look for individuals which elect and the percentage is greater in run-down neighborhoods. Rais Shaikh, team leader of Samajwadi Party, said his party would certainly allow the plan to be made effective only if run-down neighborhood occupants are offered home rights. The Crown Greens Civic activists slammed the BMC for the move."They will not ask for run-down neighborhood residents and will pass on the whole burden on regular taxpayers. The authorities ought to be ashamed to do that merely due to the fact that taxpayers are much less in number," pointed out Rajkumar Sharma, a Chembur-based civic activist.Adding to earnings According to the 2011 census, the city's population is 1.25 crore, from which, about 60 % live in slums The civic physical body recovers property tax from 2.8 lakh homeowners that have property civil liberties. Tcg Crown Greens Price The corporation has established a target of recuperating Rs 4167.50 crore income for this year With no data offered on registered shanty town areas, officials claim it is challenging to estimate earnings that can be gathered from such wallets. On whether the civic physical body will certainly complete ground work to make the strategy efficient at the beginning of 2015, the officer responded in negative. Unlike the instance of registered areas, we do not have documents of shanty towns. "Virtually 60 % of Mumbai's populace stays in shanty towns. During election, any event will look for people which elect and the portion is higher in slums.
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