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These blueberry coconut oats are a heart-healthy food that will keep you full & satisfied!
February is important for a few reasons. It's the last full month of winter, Valentine's Day falls in the middle, and last but not least: it's American Heart Month! This is important, you guys. Why, you ask? Well, according to the CDC, 1 in every 4 deaths in the United States is a result of heart disease. That's equal to about 610,000 people. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. This is concerning, especially due to the fact that most of the primary risk factors of heart disease are preventable.
American Heart Month is focused on bringing awareness to heart disease – it's a time to remind us all to focus on our heart health. The topic of heart health really hits close to home for me because heart disease runs in my family, so I have to pay special attention to my diet and lifestyle to attenuate my risk. In fact, I was diagnosed with high cholesterol as a teenager and have struggled to keep it under control as an adult, despite doing everything "right," (yes, dietitians struggles with these types of things, too!). Also, I've seen the impact heart disease can have on the clients I work with. This makes me feel extra compelled to educate about heart health to help prevent heart disease from occurring in the first place.
What are the risk factors for heart disease?
There are many different risk factors for heart disease, some preventable and some not. The non-preventable risk factors include family history of heart disease and age (people 55 or older are more likely to be diagnosed with heart disease). A caveat to this is that although you can't have complete control over your genetics, or your age, you can STILL lower your risk by staying top of preventable risk factors, including the following:
- Smoking
- High blood pressure and/or cholesterol
- Diabetes and pre-diabetes
- Physical inactivity/sedentary lifestyle
- Unhealthy diet
- Excessive stress
- Inadequate sleep
It's extremely important that we remain mindful of the preventable risk factors to reduce heart disease risk as much as possible. Additionally, as you can see, it goes much further than eating healthy and exercising regularly. Our stress levels & sleep hygiene can impact our risk of heart disease (and many other diseases) just as much as our diet can.
8 Nutrition Tips to Reduce Heart Risk Risk
Fat is your friend. It's true, certain types of fat are incredibly important for heart health. Specifically, omega-3 fatty acids are MUSTS. These help to reduce inflammation in the body which often leads to heart disease. The best sources of omega-3 fatty acids are fatty fish, such as salmon, mackerel, tuna and herring. You can also get some omega-3s from walnuts, chia seeds, flaxseed, hemp seeds and egg yolks. Some sources of other types of healthy fats include avocado, nuts, seeds, olives and olive oil. Side note: To lower heart disease risk, it's important to avoid trans fatty acids or partially hydrogenated oils, which are found in some baked goods and processed junk foods. Get started on increasing your healthy fat intake by making my chili-lime roasted nuts!
Up your fruit & veggie intake. This one is a given – I know you've heard it time & time again. Sadly, most people STILL aren't eating the recommended 5-8 servings of fruits/veg each day. Fruits & veggies are rich in heart-healthy vitamins and minerals, including potassium, magnesium, vitamin K and B vitamins. They're also high in disease-fighting antioxidants and fiber. To obtain all of the benefits from fruits & veggies, it's important to incorporate a variety of different fruits & veggies into your diet. This is because some contain different nutrients and antioxidants than others. For example, orange fruits & veggies contain beta-carotene, an antioxidant that is converted to vitamin A in the body, while green veggies are high in vitamin K, which is necessary for blood clotting.
Cut back on sodium. Excessive sodium consumption can lead to high blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for heart disease. You can easily cut back on your sodium intake by limiting boxed, packaged & canned foods in your diet and focusing on whole foods (foods in their most natural form) instead. These are naturally low in sodium and include (surprise, surprise!) fruits, veggies, nuts/seeds, legumes, and minimally processed whole-grains & meats. If you need to buy something canned or packaged, opt for a "low-sodium" version that contains less than 140 mg of sodium per serving.
Focus on fiber. Fiber is helpful for reducing "bad" cholesterol levels, which are associated with heart disease when elevated. It also helps increase heart-healthy "good" cholesterol. In addition, fiber promotes good digestion and fullness. It may help prevent overeating simply by keeping you full and satisfied. The general recommendation is for women to consume 25 g of fiber daily, and 30 g for men. This can be achieved by including lots of plant foods in your diet. Vegetables, fruits, minimally processed whole-grains (OATMEAL!), legumes, nuts and seeds are all fiber-rich options.
Limit added sugars. Eating too much added sugar is known for increasing risk of several diseases, including heart disease. A good starting point is to eliminate sugar-sweetened beverages from your diet, such as soda/pop, sports drinks, energy drinks and coffee drinks. Packaged snack foods, desserts, baked goods, cereal, granola bars, candy, sauces & condiments, and many other foods contain added sugar. Thus, it's important to double check nutrition labels on the foods you purchase to make sure it's not sugar-loaded. Note: ADDED sugar is not the same as NATURAL sugar, which is found in foods like fruit, vegetables, dairy products, grains and legumes.
Replace refined grains such as white bread and pasta, with something a bit healthier. Because these have had fiber and several nutrients removed, they aren't as nutritious or filling, and excessive consumption of refined grains has been associated with heart disease and other illnesses. A good place to start is by substituting whole grains for refined grains. Try experimenting with other types of grains that you may not have tried before, such as quinoa, cous cous and farro. You can even take it a step further by replacing pasta with veggies. Spaghetti squash marinara or zoodles, anyone?!
Drink alcohol in moderation, or not at all. Excessive alcohol consumption is associated with heart disease risk. The general recommendations is for women to drink no more than one drink per day, and no more than two drinks per day for men. Instead of alcohol, opt for sparkling water, kombucha, tea or plain old water!
Ditch the processed meats. Highly processed meats, such as sausage, hot dogs, salami and bacon may increase heart disease risk when consumed in high amounts (especially when paired with the Standard American Diet that includes lots of other junk foods). Don't worry, you don't have to take meat completely off the table – just focus on meat that is as close to its whole form as possible. Think whole chicken breast vs. chicken nuggets, pork tenderloin vs. hot dog, etc.
Heart Healthy Blueberry Coconut Oats
Okay, okay, now let's get to the MAIN point of this post: Blueberry Coconut Oats. HI. These are so good. Oatmeal is truly one of my favorite breakfasts, especially during the winter months. It's warm, creamy, comforting…basically everything we need to get through the chilly mornings. What's more, oatmeal is high in fiber, b vitamins, magnesium and potassium…all of which are necessary for optimal heart health.
You'll get even more bang for your buck with this oatmeal recipe because it has added antioxidants, fiber & potassium from the banana, blueberries and cocoa powder. Plus, you'll get a dose of healthy fats from the coconut. Your taste buds AND your heart will love these blueberry coconut oats…Eat up!
- ½ cup oats
- 1 cup almond milk, unsweetened
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup blueberries
- ½ of a banana, sliced
- 1 tbsp coconut, shredded
- Optional: 1 scoop protein powder or collagen peptides
- Start by cooking your oats with 1 cup of almond milk.
- Then, mix the oats together with cocoa powder and vanilla extract.
- Top with blueberries, sliced bananas and shredded coconut.
- Enjoy!


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Social media can be a great way for businesses to interact with their customers and prospective customers. However, while this platform can be very beneficial in some cases, it can oftentimes take a turn for the worse as well. If your brand experiences negative comments that lead to a negative reputation, it can be hard to know how to come back from all that bad press that's so easily found about you. So to help keep problems in this area from destroying your business, here are three tips for managing your reputation using social media.
Respond To Customer Outreach
If you think that the only reason your business should be using social media is to broadcast when you have news or sales, you're missing the whole point of using social for business purposes. The best way to use social media to your advantage as a business is to make it a springboard for interacting with your customers or clients. Knowing this, Jayne Kendall, a contributor to Business Wales, writes that you should always respond to customer outreach that comes in through social media. Whether the interaction begins in a positive or negative way, by reaching back out to your customers, you have a much better chance of creating a positive relationship with that customer and any other customers who sees your exchange.
Address Negative Comments About Your Company
While you might only like to hear the good things people have to say about your business, you're bound to get at least a few negative comments here and there. And although you might not want to indulge this kind of communication, Dan Virgillito, a contributor to KISSMetrics.com, suggests addressing every negative comment that comes through social media regarding your company. If you choose to simply pretend that people aren't saying negative things about you, you're not taking the opportunity to set the record straight and rectify anything that might have gone wrong on your end. How you prove yourself in the face of adversity can make a big difference for your customers.
Create Positivity Around Your Brand
Catriona Pollard, a contributor to the Huffington Post, shares that it's always a good idea to try to create positive conversations around your brand on social media. This can be a great way to counteract any negativity you may have had thrown your way as well as build a relationship with your followers. To build this positivity, Pollard recommends posting original content as well as curated content that will start conversations with your customers and lead you to become a resource for good within your industry.
If you're struggling with overcoming a bad online reputation or you simply want to create a stronger social presence, use the tips mentioned above to help you do just that.

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Cuddle up with a soft, cozy throw this fall with our Woven Workz throws. Embrace Hygge, the Danish art of living cozily - this fall's hottest new lifestyle and home decor trend.
These throws also make wonderful hostess gifts if you're traveling this holiday season.
Here's a look at our newest offerings for fall:
The "Betsy" throw is extra thick and bulky. It's machine washable, too! It comes in Cream, Marine and Willow.
We carry the "Bonnie" throw in Gray/Yellow and in Olive/Green. It's an extremely soft reversible throw made from bamboo and cotton.
The "Europa" throws are also reversible, made from a super soft bamboo and cotton blend. We offer them in Navy, Camel, Cream and Gray.
Above are our "Jubilee" throws. These tightly woven, lightweight, "boucle" throws come in Camel, Cream, Yellow, Sky and Willow.
The "Lola" throws are a staff favorite - so colorful! We carry them in Camel, Gold, Marine, Red and Teal. They're made from 100% acrylic.
Shop for these and our other warm, soft throws in our home decor section here at The Gilded Lily in Wenatchee. Or shop for them via our website!


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Rachana, the Catholic Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has invited nominations for the annual Rachana Awards.
The Rachana Awards have been instituted for the purpose of recognizing and lauding the services of Catholics in various fields. There are 5 Rachana Awards each for the best agriculturist, best entrepreneur, best professional (doctors, lawyers, engineers, chartered accountants, and so on), best non-resident Indian (NRI) professional/entrepreneur, an outstanding woman.
The nominations, along with the photographs of the candidate, must be sent to the president of Rachana at Bishop's House, Kodialbail, Mangalore - 575003. Alternatively, an email can also be sent to firstname.lastname@example.com on or before November.


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Holocaust Survivors
A Trauma-Informed Approach to Aging in Place
A webinar from The Jewish Federations of North America
This webinar looked at how many Holocaust survivors in U.S. Many built new ilves, raised families, and enriched our country. Others struggled to overcome the physical and emotional traumas from previous deprivation. Today most Holocaust survivors are in their 80s and 90s, and one in four lives in poverty. They are at risk for poor physical and mental health and social isolation. For most, the ability to age in place in their own homes and communities is critical because unfamiliar surroundings and constraints on individual choice can trigger traumatic reactions from experiences during the Holocaust. Recognizing that survivors' needs vary greatly based on different experiences related to concentration camps, living in hiding, or under the constant threat of violence, service providers must display particular care and cultural competency. Participants explored programs helping Holocaust survivors to age in place with dignity, and learn methods that can be applicable to other survivors of persecution. Presenters: Jenni Frumer, CEO, Alpert Jewish Family & Children's Service of West Palm Beach; Yuliya Gaydayenko, Senior Director of Older Adult Services, Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit; Shelley Rood, Director, Jewish Federations of North America, Center for Advancing Holocaust Survivor Care. Moderator: John Feather, CEO, Grantmakers In Aging. Thanks to our sponsor, The John A. Hartford Foundation, and our co-sponsors, Jewish Federations of North America, Jewish Family & Children's Service of West Palm Beach, and Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit. Webinar date: June 6, 2016. View the recording at https://youtu.be/c4DGCk486GQ.


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Special Education Teacher Receives Strider Inspiration Award During Sturgis Rally
Special Education Teacher Receives Strider Inspiration Award During Sturgis Rally
Hall of Fame Breakfast Among Various Rally Events Featuring Strider
Rapid City, S.D. (August 14, 2018) – In front of an audience of over 1,000 attendees of the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame Breakfast, a passionate Ryan McFarland, founder and chief enthusiast officer of Strider Bikes, presented the 2018 Strider Inspiration Award to high school educator, Amy Speidel. Serving as the title sponsor of the breakfast, Strider Bikes awarded its second annual Strider Inspiration Award to Speidel, a special education teacher at Rapid City Central High School.
Strider Founder Ryan McFarland presenting the Strider Inspiration Award to Amy Speidel
Strider recognized Speidel for incorporating Strider 20 Sport Balance Bikes into her high school classroom, utilizing them for the physical and cognitive development of her students. While their initial use was intended to focus on physical development, the bikes became a transformative tool for the students.
"Kids who I never thought would be on a bike at all, are now doing it every day," noted Speidel. "We use them for recreation, social skills, community skills, physical therapy, adaptive PE, language development and behavior interventions. They're incredible."
On hand for the presentation was a student of Speidel's, Grady Leonard, who progressed from an oversized tricycle to independently pedaling on two wheels after learning on a Strider. He plans to learn to ride a motorcycle by the end of the year, a goal that received loud cheers and applause from the motorcycle enthused audience.
Grady Leonard riding a Strider 20 Sport
Inspired by Speidel's thought to include Striders inside the classroom to enhance students' lives, McFarland sought to grow this model throughout the country, beginning with kindergarten classrooms.
"Our vision is to ensure all children, regardless of their race, gender, physical ability, socioeconomic background or other factors, can ride a bike before entering first grade," stated McFarland. "To achieve this, we have created the 501(c)(3), Strider Education Foundation, designed to teach kindergartners to ride using the Kindergarten PE Program.
Launched in 2017, the Strider Education Foundation is a registered nonprofit focused on transforming lives with riding. One program of the Foundation is the Kindergarten PE Program, teaching kindergartners to ride safely and confidently as part of their PE classes. Schools across the United States are being adopted by donors to bring this program to schools at no cost.
The Hall of Fame Breakfast was one of several rally events featuring Strider. On Sunday, custom Strider Bikes built by for the Flying Piston organization were debuted at the legendary Sturgis Buffalo Chip during the Flying Piston Benefit Breakfast followed by an appearance at the Buffalo Chip Industry Party. Seven Strider Bikes were customized by notable bike builders including Jody Perewitz of Cycle Fab, Rick Fairless of Strokers Dallas and Paul Yaffe of Bagger Nation and donated to The Flying Piston. The collection was also featured at the Legends Ride, Biker Belle's event and the Hall of Fame Breakfast. More information about the 2018 Strider Rider Customs can be found HERE.
On Tuesday evening, young rally-goers took to the track as 3- and 4-year-olds raced their Strider 12 Bikes at the American Flat Track Races held at the Black Hills Speedway in Rapid City. Approximately 30 racers took to the dirt track racing in two heats. Three toddler two-wheeling phenoms took home trophies as large as they were while the other riders received medals for their racing efforts. Along with racing their own bikes, all of the participants were treated to a free admission along with their family to take in the Flat Track Races.
Strider creates and inspires future generations of riders by giving children as young as six months old the best first-bike experience. Strider Bikes revolutionized the bike's design to develop a child's balance first and pairs each balance bike with a proven learn-to-ride process. Children across the globe are starting on a Strider Bike and becoming two-wheeling virtuosos – before they're out of diapers.
Founded in 2007, in Rapid City, South Dakota, Strider has sold more than 2 million bikes and is distributed in more than 75 countries. Visit www.StriderBikes.com, Facebook or Instagram.
About Strider Education Foundation
The Strider Education Foundation is a US-based, 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2017. The Foundation supports nonprofit organizations, schools and government entities that share in its values of changing the world by inspiring and creating bike riders. The Foundation, supported through private donations and Strider Sports International, provides two-in-one conversion bikes, educational curriculum, and monetary resources to organizations and public institutions committed to teaching the transformative lifetime skill of riding a bike in a structured setting.
Strider Fun at Eight 2017 American Flat Track Events
Strider Bikes Brings Two-Wheeled Toddler Fun to American Flat Track
American Flat Track To Add Children's Area For Eight Races
Rapid City, SD (March 14, 2017) — Strider Bikes, the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of children's no-pedal balance bikes, is pleased to announce it is the official sponsor of the Children's Area for eight of the 2017 American Flat Track races this season. The Strider activation in the Children's Area will include a Strider Adventure Zone (ride and play area) where children as young as 18 months can learn to balance and ride on the pedal-less bikes.
"It is a key objective to make our events accessible for the entire family," said Michael Lock, CEO of American Flat Track. "The addition of the Strider Adventure Zone will open up many of our races to a new generation of fans, giving them a taste of two-wheel competition in a fun setting."
The Strider Adventure Zone will be located in the vendor area at Daytona International Speedway – near the main injector – and will open on race day, at 2 p.m.
The first Strider Children's Area and Strider Racing will kick off March 16 during Bike Week in Daytona Beach, Fla. on a new TT circuit under the bright lights inside Daytona International Speedway. Other race cities include Atlanta, GA; Charlotte, NC; Red Mile, KY; Sturgis, SD; Williams Grove, PA; Rolling Hills, NY; and Perris, CA.The Children's Area will open on Saturday of each race weekend, with the exception of Daytona, where the Strider Adventure Zone will open at 2:00pm, Thursday, March 16th.
The Adventure Zone gives kids 18 months to five years old a chance to test ride a Strider balance bike, play with other kids, and develop balance and coordination in a custom designed area. This safe and friendly environment encourages kids to explore mobility on two wheels and experience the challenge and thrill of riding a Strider on unique terrains and obstacles. Bikes and helmets will be provided. Admission is free for the American Flat Track Races to children under the age of twelve. Admission may be charged for adults at some of the events, and the hours of the festival area are 2:00pm-6:30pm.
About Strider Sports International, Inc.
Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Rapid City, SD, Strider Sports designs efficient, no-pedal balance bikes for children as young as 18 months, as well as for older riders with special needs. Strider's mission is to simplify a bike to its essence, so proper size, weight, and simplicity combine to eliminate any fear of riding and instill confidence in the rider. Strider No-Pedal Balance Bikes are industry-leading training bikes that help children as young as 18 months learn to ride effectively on two wheels. Strider also manufactures balance bikes for individuals with special needs and for seniors wanting to stay active later in life. The patented Strider Balance Bikes focus on the fundamentals of balancing, leaning, and steering without the distractions and complications of pedals or training wheels. Strider Bikes are now distributed in more than 75 countries worldwide. In 2015, Strider sold its one-millionth bike. To learn more and to find a retailer in your area, visit www.StriderBikes.com, like them on Facebook, and follow them on Twitter and Instagram.
About American Flat Track
American Flat Track is the world's premier dirt track motorcycle racing series and one of the longest-running championships in the history of motorsports. Sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing in Daytona Beach, Fla., the series is highly regarded as the most competitive form of dirt track motorcycle racing on the globe. For more information on American Flat Track, please visit http://www.americanflattrack.com, follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, live stream the events at FansChoice.tv and catch all the American Flat Track racing action on NBCSN.


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Maritim Hotel
Located in Balaclava on the North West Coast
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The Maritim Hotel, Mauritius is a luxurious resort hotel located in a remarkable setting right in the middle of Turtle Bay, the first National Park for marine life in Mauritius. On arrival, one of the first things you will experience is the breathtaking view of the glittering turquoise green sea. A trip in a glass-bottomed boat is all that is needed to reveal the underwater world in all its multicoloured glory!
The Maritim Hotel has a slightly elevated position overlooking the bay. There are 221 sea-facing rooms in the 2 wings stretching from the main building. The Comfort Rooms have a balcony or terrace and are decorated in natural tones with a warm tropical atmosphere. Rooms have double or twin beds and the business rooms have Internet access. The Deluxe Rooms, decorated in a tropical style, are slightly larger than the Comfort rooms and also have their own balcony or terrace. The Prestige Rooms are recommended for guests travelling with children. These spacious rooms have a furnished balcony or terrace and large bathroom with a separate bath and shower. Internet access and 2 telephone lines are also available in these rooms. All rooms have air-conditioning, a bath and shower, hairdryer, safe, television with in-house movies and music channels, telephone, mini bar.
The Junior Suites are decorated in natural tones with dark wood furniture. These suites have a lounge, guest toilet, 3 telephones, 2 televisions, Internet access. There are 2 Presidential Suites, each with their own unique theme, spread over 119sqm. The master bedroom has a private bathroom with separate shower and bath, double basins and walk-in wardrobe. In addition there is a large lounge, 2nd bedroom, Internet access, fax machine, 3 telephones, 2 televisions and guest toilet. There is also a large furnished balcony or terrace.
The Maritim Hotel has 3 venues at which guests can enjoy a wide range of different cuisine from table d'hôte menus and grills to a la carte dining and International delicacies. Guests will be able to enjoy a variety of excellently prepared meals and snacks during their stay.
The main restaurant, Belle Vue, is serves a buffet style breakfast (07h30 - 10h30) and dinner (18h30 - 22h30). Five times a week there are different themed buffets and on the other nights guests can enjoy table d'hôte menus.
Mon Désir , the hotel's gourmet restaurant, is open for dinner from Monday to Saturday. Here guests can sample International dishes. Guests booked on a half-board package will receive a credit towards their meal bill.
La Marée, located on the beach, specialises in seafood dishes and other grillades. The restaurant is open for lunch from noon until 15h00 daily and offers a 'plat du jour' as well as a grill selection. La Marée is also open 5 evenings a week (19h00 - 23h00) and guests booked on a half-board package will receive a credit towards their meal bill.
The main bar, Quarter Deck, enjoys incredible views of the whole bay. It has a distinctive maritime ambience and is the perfect location to enjoy a pre or post dinner cocktail. A snack menu is available throughout the day.
The Pool Lounge overlooks the pool and afternoon tea and homemade pastries are available. The Beach Bar located amidst palm trees on the beachfront serves drinks, snacks and grills throughout the day.
Activities & Facilities
The hotel offers an extensive range of sports facilities for guests to enjoy while on holiday. There are daily activities including beach volleyball competitions, petangue, table-tennis, water-polo and football.
Free of charge: water skiing, windsurfing, pedalos, kayak, glass bottom boat, tennis, snorkeling, water-polo, table tennis, archery, gymnasium
With supplement: Golf (9-hole par 29 golf course) - there are no green fees for hotel residents but equipment hire is at an additional cost, scuba diving, deep sea fishing, catamaran cruises, bicycle hire, horse riding
For the younger guests
The Turtle Club is open daily from 09h00 until 16h00. The club has a games/TV room, kitchen, toilets and a veranda where hostesses will take care of children aged 3 to 11 years. Here children can enjoy playing games, watching children's videos and there is a playground and daily activities programme. Also available is the special children's dinner at 18h00 and baby-sitting is available (with 24 hours notice) as a small fee.
Spa and Wellness
The FU SUI AN Spa, a Japanese style complex, offers guests a range of treatments as well as a sauna, steam bath, cold plunge, power shower and outdoor relaxation area. There is also a Health & Beauty Centre open daily from 08h00 until 22h00. Here guests can make use of the hairdresser, beautician, massages, pedicures and manicures (all with supplement).


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Gotham is in chaos, as the DEO's plan is going off a little too well, but many of Batman's allies have answered the call, but as evident to Batwoman, who is on look out, Batman himself has yet to show up.
At the GCPD, Maggie storms in to confront Chase about how crazy things have gotten, and how they weren't part of the plan. Chase demands to know how much Kate told her and arrests Maggie for threatening a federal officer.
With Bane getting out of hand, Batman eventually takes the bait, and deals with his old nemesis himself. After injecting Bane with a toxin that turns venom into a toxin body rejects, Batman goes hunting for the DEO.
While everything else is going down, Bette is doing her own thing, infiltrating the DEO's secret base outside of Gotham with ease.
Batman finds Mr. Bones waiting for him, far too eager to find out who is under the mask. Batman asks where Batwoman is, and on cue, she launches her attack... but as Batman points out, fails to realize his suit is insulated from tasers. Batman hits back, and hits back hard, telling Kate he warned her about the DEO, all while taking out Bones in the process.
While all this is happening, Bette is making her way through the facility and finally comes across Alice. Having tripped a silent alarm, Bette tells Alice they're going to have to run, which Alice is okay with, but asks if Bette can take off her cuffs, first.
Having not been knocked out by Batman, yet, Kate takes the advice of Bane and decides to cheat, and drops the floor out from underneath Batman, then attempting to disable the optics in his cowl. Batman seems to be barely phased at all, and asks Kate (by name) to stop, which she declines to.
The Good:
I do enjoy me some Gotham gone wild action. Lots of villains and lots of craziness to see, all drawn beautifully by Trevor McCarthy.
The Bad:
Lots of just basic continuity errors. This book has been the black sheep of the Bat family for sure, but with some of the stuff in here, you can start to understand why DC would want to reel it in more. You got Bane, which I've gone on about before, and his general being in Gotham, compared to his recent events explicitly stating what happened to him after his first New 52 appearance, then you got the old retired Batwing... who is in Gotham for some reason, and finally Nightwing is here too, and not in Chicago. If you didn't pay attention to all this stuff, I'm sure it wouldn't matter, but for me, there are just a number of things here that are wrong, and have no explanation.
Then, unfortunately, my long standing complaint with this series as a whole makes one last visit, and that's just the flat note, abrupt ending. "Kate... stop" *beat* "No." That may be a good way to end something that has movement to it like a TV episode, but here it is just static and awkward. Just a poor way to end an issue.
The Bottom Line:
Given the recent events surrounding this title, I almost feel bad for rating it, but it doesn't change the fact that I took issue with it. While the story and art are very enjoyable, there's just no getting by how disconnected this book feels, in all the wrong ways. It's one thing for a title to be on its own and do its own thing, but when it comes back to the family, and incorporates elements incorrectly, it's hard to ignore. Maybe I'm being to harsh, maybe you might say "well it could take place earlier" which maybe it could, but the title goes out of its way to pigeonhole itself by making direct reference to when it takes place (Bane mentioning Robin's death). I just think this is an unfortunate issue, it has it's moments and quality elements, but given its inconstancy, and given that we won't get the ending originally planned, like I said, it just feels unfortunate.


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(First of all, a very warm welcome to all the new followers of One Happy Journey, as the title suggests, a happy journey is exactly what you have signed up for. It's about our well-being: mind, body and spirit. Thank you very much for joining me. As always, please feel free to share your wonderful ideas in the comment section.)
What is happiness? What makes you happy?
In this post i will discuss happiness mainly from a scientific perspective, provide you not only general information, but also a few proven techniques to maximize your happiness now.
The techniques/tips will be mentioned in bold blue font.
If we ever have a feeling of joy, pride, love, fulfillment, achievement, etc., all these 'happy' feelings are in fact biochemically produced feelings, and they're predominantly produced by 4 chemicals: Endorphin, Dopamine, Serotonin and Oxytocin. Our emotions are not as unpredictable or intangible as they may seem, so it gives us the very good news – we can manage and increase our good feelings!
Endorphin, produced by the central nervous system and pituitary gland, is designed to do one thing – mask physical pain.
Therefore Endorphins are released in response to pain and stress (another form of pain perceived by our mind). Similar to morphine, Endorphins act as an analgesic and sedative, diminishing our perception of pain, and also help to alleviate anxiety and depression.
If you have heard of the colloquial term Runner's High, which describes a sudden euphoric feeling or boost of energy experienced during prolonged strenuous exercise, such as running a marathon, Endorphins are responsible for this feeling. That's why all the people who exercise regularly genuinely feel so good about doing their workout. However, if you are not a big fan of sweating in the gym or running on the beach, no worries! There are other tricks you could do to boost your Endorphin level.
Along with regular exercise, laughter is one of the easiest ways to induce endorphin release. Even the anticipation and expectation of laughter increases levels of Endorphins. So, congratulations if you are a funny person! Developing a good sense of humor, sharing that funny text or email, watching your favorite comedies, being friends with people who make good jokes are all great ways to keep the doctor away.
Aromatherapy: The smell of vanilla and lavender has been linked with the production of Endorphins.
Studies have also shown that dark chocolate (a.k.a. Cocoa) can lead the brain to release Endorphins too.
Meditation or controlled-breathing exercises – Tai Chi, Pilates and yoga are believed to induce Endorphins.
Eating Chili peppers — Capsaicin, which puts the burn in chilies, also triggers the body to release some fire-quenching Endorphins.
Bodywork – Both acupuncture and massage therapy allow you to rejoice with your inner drug dealer.
(More information about Dopamine, Serotonin and Oxytocin will be covered in the next 2 posts. Stay connected!)


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Social Media Stocks: All Hype, No Profit?
The Facebook IPO is coming! The Facebook IPO is coming! The Facebook IPO is coming!
After relentless speculation and anticipation, the most popular social network site finally filed for its initial public offering (IPO) yesterday.
Sadly, we'll have to endure another couple months of "friending fever" before shares actually begin trading. (The anticipated IPO date is sometime in May.)
While we wait, no doubt investor interest in other social media stocks is going to heat up. But please don't let the hype push my warnings of a few weeks ago into the dark, deep, unreachable recesses of your mind. (WSD's Justin Fritz has some choice words on the subject, as well.)
Almost without exception, social media IPOs have proven to be a sucker's bet. To date, none of the hype has translated into any profits for everyday investors. And I don't expect that track record to improve any time soon.
Here's why…
Zynga: Still a Skeptic
Aside from Facebook's IPO filing, the next biggest news in the social media space of late is that social-gaming company, Zynga (Nasdaq: ZNGA), is considering expanding into online gambling.
Some will argue the move is logical. After all, Zynga already runs the country's most popular online poker game, Zynga Poker. So it would just be tapping into its user base to offer another product of interest.
My response: Anybody home? Huh? Think, McFly. Think!
Remember, Zynga was only founded in 2007. By all standards, it's still an infant. And yet management is already looking for new growth opportunities?
Forget being overly reliant on Facebook. Forget operating in a hit-driven industry. Forget about deriving the overwhelming majority of its revenue (96%) from a microscopic minority of its users (3%). Changing focus so early on is the biggest red flag of all for Zynga's stock!
I mean, think about it. Currently Zynga operates a business with first-mover advantages and limited competition. A move into online gambling, however, would carry none of those benefits.
Not to mention, it introduces and exposes the company to a world they know very little about. Namely, regulation.
In the end, Zynga's management is sending a message to investors that growth for its core business is already waning. After only seven years. And it's waning so much that they're on the hunt for new growth opportunities in industries completely outside their core competencies.
Given all that, I stand by my conviction to avoid Zynga's stock. Even in the face of "Buy" recommendations from Wall Street titans, Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS), Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS), JP Morgan (NYSE: JPM) and Barclays Capital. (They were all underwriters for the Zynga IPO, by the way, so they're probably not the most unbiased parties. Just saying.)
Groupon is Guilty, Too!
Sadly, Zynga's actions aren't isolated. They're symptomatic of a much larger problem in the social media industry.
Consider daily deals juggernaut, Groupon (Nasdaq: GRPN), for instance.
Well before it went public, we panned the stock. And for good reason. It, too, is guilty of expanding outside its core competencies too soon in its life cycle.
The company went from offering a single product – daily deals for consumers in their local markets – to expanding into an ever-increasing list of products. Groupon now offers travel deals, event tickets and retail products.
Keep in mind, this is the company that literally created the online deals market in 2008. Now, just four years later, it's looking for growth in highly competitive markets dominated by the likes of eBay (Nasdaq: EBAY), Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN) and Travelzoo (Nasdaq: TZOO).
That's a problem. Clearly, its early growth and original business model isn't sustainable. And the latest results bear it out. Margins are shrinking, down from 44% of billings in the first quarter to 37% in the third quarter of 2011.
Bottom line: The fundamentals that shot social media companies to instant stardom are already fading. That doesn't bode well for future share prices. And when the history books are written, I'm convinced the only ones who will have profited from all the hype are going to be the investment bankers, not everyday investors like you and me.
Ahead of the tape,
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Tonight I opened up an email from my mommy. Our family has been going through some tough times recently, and though this email is a little personal I wanted to share it to show the world how loving my mommy is, even when I sometimes can't see it. It reads:
Just wanted to let you know I am sorry for any emotional trauma i have caused you girls. I can assure you it was unintentional and only in thinking that what I was saying would be instructional and helpful. I take full responsibility for everything I have said and how I said it. Know that I know I am too blunt and have a hard time not looking at everything with a critical eye. This is a tough world to live in at times. I thought I was toughening you up or trying to prevent others from hurting you— so I would sometimes say what I though those in the outside world would say to you. I have tried so hard to make your childhood better than my own. Your dad says the same. And where as it has been much better than your dads or mine, I acknowledge it has not always been the best and that you both have had to deal with your dads personality problems and mine and the fallout from that between us. None of this was your fault, yet I was unemotionally available for portions of your childhood as a result. I withdrew into myself just to survive your dad many times. I hope you can forgive me and be open to mending our own relationships just as my own mother myself and my sister Michaela have been able to do the same between us. The darkness of our childhood still haunts grandma Linda even though we tell her we forgive her and do not blame her. Praise god you both have not had to endure some of those traumas. Someday maybe we can share our thoughts and feelings about our childhoods. What you need to know now is that you both are turning into young adults and your future is in your hands and your decisions will dictate the path of your lives. I am here for you. I will try to listen when you just want me to listen. Just tell me that up front. Otherwise I will do what I do best and that is to advise. I seek advice from my successful friends when I feel I need to in order to help your both. There is no stone I will leave unturned in an effort to help you. I have no pride when it comes to asking for whatever help my daughters need. I lean on the friends god has blessed me (us) with. Make no mistake— God's hand is at work in your lives through my prayers and my friends. Ask them. They know and believe the same for themselves. I imagine sometimes that there will be a day when we open our arms to each other and it will be a true embrace full of caring and love. My arms are open and waiting—-until the end of time, no matter what path you chose for your own lives. I will be forever your mommy, just like when you had no cares in the world as a little child. I will probably always yearn to guide and advise, but I will try to save it for when you ask. I love you both and am sooo incredibly proud of you. Never forget that.
She finished the email with a clip from one of my favorite songs.
"Nothing is as bad as it seems,
We'll come clean.
Just give me a reason, just a little bit's enough.
Just a second, we're not broken
Just bent
And we can learn to love again.
It's in the stars, it's been written in the scars
On our hearts.
We're not broken
Just bent
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Neil Gaiman is a beloved author with my book club. I've read one other book of his (Neverwhere) and liked it but didn't love it. Anyway, I thought I'd give Gaiman another chance since my book club loves him so much. This book is his latest release. Here's the Goodreads summary:
"Sussex, England. A middle-aged man returns to his childhood home to attend a funeral. Although the house he lived in is long gone, he is drawn to the farm at the end of the road, where, when he was seven, he encountered a most remarkable girl, Lettie Hempstock, and her mother and grandmother. He hasn't thought of Lettie in decades, and yet as he sits by the pond (a pond that she'd claimed was an ocean) behind the ramshackle old farmhouse, the unremembered past comes flooding back. And it is a past too strange, too frightening, too dangerous to have happened to anyone, let alone a small boy.
Forty years earlier, a man committed suicide in a stolen car at this farm at the end of the road. Like a fuse on a firework, his death lit a touchpaper and resonated in unimaginable ways. The darkness was unleashed, something scary and thoroughly incomprehensible to a little boy. And Lettie—magical, comforting, wise beyond her years—promised to protect him, no matter what.
A groundbreaking work from a master, The Ocean at the End of the Lane is told with a rare understanding of all that makes us human, and shows the power of stories to reveal and shelter us from the darkness inside and out. It is a stirring, terrifying, and elegiac fable as delicate as a butterfly's wing and as menacing as a knife in the dark."
I think 3 stars is about right for me.
I don't know what it is about Neil Gaiman's books, but I seem to find myself not caring. I like his imagery and his descriptions. I can always picture what he's saying, but I still don't really care.
The concept of this book is interesting. I just couldn't connect with the lead.
From what I've heard, if I have a hard time reading Gaiman's books, I should listen to him read his audio books. We'll see.


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7 Miles
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Photography, Running, Hiking, Fitness, Rock Climbing
Spring, Summer, Autumn
This hike dog-friendly hike is not just a great workout, but will reward you with breathtaking panorama of Boulder and distant view of Denver.
The best advice I can give you? Wake up early to start this hike.
Even though the Bear Peak hike will only take you about 4-5 hours round trip, it will still be advantageous to get off the mountain before afternoon and evening storms might pass through. This is a steep 7-mile out and back trail.
Start at the South Mesa Trailhead. Take Eldorado Springs Drive until there's a dirt road turnoff; take this down from the road to the parking lot.
After your gear is loaded, prepare for a steep climb that will most likely leave you breathless. The trail is easy to follow, but it is strenuous, as you're climbing 2,810 ft. in elevation (a total of 3,000 ft. elevation gain roundtrip).
Prepare for snow on your hike. In the spring or fall, areas of this trail may become wet, but you should still be warm in the Colorado sunshine. Most of this hike is forested, and will offer shade in the early morning.
This is a narrow trail. Watch for other hikers, and if you're bringing a four-legged friend, make sure to keep them close.
It will take you about 2 hours to reach the top, where you might want to hang out and eat some trail snacks. As it gets later in the day, the peak gets quite crowded. Enjoy panorama views of Boulder and look out in the distance to see Denver and surrounding cities.
From the top, head back down the way you came. This trail also connects to the Towhee Trail, Homestead Trail, South Boulder Creek Trail and Big Bluestem Trail.
If you're lucky, you may see some wildlife on your hike, including falcons, hawks, songbirds and mule deer.
After I finished this hike, I relaxed the rest of the day. It's exhausting hiking more than 2,800 feet elevation in one day!
Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations.
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9 months ago
Make sure you know where you are going!
This was a great hike, but the description given here isn't helpful. Follow the main trail (called Mesa I think) until you hit the Shadow Canyon trail on the left. Shadow Canyon will take you up! If you stay on the main trail you'll wind around back to Shadow Canyon but there are a lot of other offshoots and it's not clear, I don't recommend it. South Boulder Peak is to the left when you get to the saddle (Bear Peak to the right) and it's also beautiful!
about 1 year ago
Awesome Hike
This is a great hike, but the directions on getting there in this article can be a little deceiving. You will take Eldorado Springs Drive, but the road eventually turns into a dirt road if you go too far. You will actually be looking for trail head signs on your left or right for the City of Boulder OSMP, it is just a little ways around the curve after the Rocky Mountain Fire Station. The North side is South Mesa and the South side is Doudy Draw Trailhead. DO NOT park in the road, it is illegal and the chances of you getting a ticket are extremely high. Be conscious of signage as well, almost all of South Mesa is closed during the week right now due to restoration work. Also, these trailheads are extremely busy on the weekends, especially in the summer. This leads into my next point, THIS IS NOT YOUR ONLY OPTION TO BEAR PEAK!!! There are several other stunning options. You can hike in through Shanahan Ridge, Cragmoor, Bear Mountain Road, NCAR, or even from Green Mountain West ridge if you are feeling really adventurous! Plan your trip accordingly and make sure you "Know Before You Go!"
almost 2 years ago
This is a great hike! But... it is long and strenuous. Although you will see lots of trail runners coming up and down, I thought this hike was an ass kicker. I brought my parents who are approaching 60 on this hike and we were able to complete it in about 7 hours round trip which included a lunch at the peak. By the end of the hike we were spent, I recommend a lot of water and a very early start as this trail was packed with people.


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Its that time of year when we start thinking about buying the perfect gift for that special person in our lives. We want a gift that's memorable, thoughtful and something that our recipient will totally appreciate.
This year I wanted to write a gift guide, filled with faith based ideas geared towards the young adult on a journey to get closer to God.
Before I get started and list some of my absolute favorite gift ideas for young adults, I just want to mention that this post contains affiliate links. In the event that you purchase an item through my links (no extra cost to you). I will receive a small commission that helps to pay for the expenses of this blog. Thanks in advance for supporting.
So, with that being said, let's dive right in. Here are 15+ faith based gifts every young adult Christian will love:
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Bible Journal
Remember the days when you would reach for a highlighter to emphasize a passage that you wanted to memorize or meditate further on? Well, we have taken it up a notch, I introduce to you a Bible Journal.
A Bible Journal allows you the opportunity to get creative as you reflect on Gods words. It allows you to document your walk of faith as you have those a ha moment with God. You can light a scented candle, grab your favorite beverage, play some uplifting music as you connect with God through art and scripture.
When it comes to bible journals, the ESV Single Column Bible, is the most popular is. You will also need to get Bible Journal supplies that wont bleed through the pages.
If you are like me and like personalized gifts, a Custom Hand Painted Bible is a must. There are a variety of themes to choose from for your Custom Hand Painted Bible and they are sure to make your loved one feel absolutely special.
Prayer Journal
Prayer is an essential part of a Christian's life. A prayer journal can be the perfect solution for someone that wants to get into a regular habit of praying as it acts as a visual reminder to pray. It also forces you to concentrate if you find that you just don't know what to say or your mind goes blank. A beautifully embellished prayer journal with inspirational quotes and scripture verses. Adequate space is provided to allow you to write your prayers as well as keep track of how God has worked in your life through answered prayers.
Wall Art
I am in love with this wall art. It's a constant reminder that we are rooted in Christ's love, a perfect addition to any home decor. A less expensive option to the wall art could be these printables. You could add a frame of your choosing to personalize them making them just right for your loved one.
Stocking Stuffers
If you are looking for cute faith based stocking stuffers, I would suggest t-shirts, mugs with inspirational quotes or even possibly a pendant. Click the photos above to check out some of my favorites. There are a variety of T-Shirt styles and wordings available for you to choose from. You could also choose to pair these items with a cologne gift set . Some of my favorites are Valentino and Calvin Klein Euphoria . Or you can choose to compliment it with a gift basket comprising of your loved ones favorite skin care products.
This one is for those who love to read and or read devotionals as part of their worship routine. FaithBox is a monthly Christian subscription box. There are usually different monthly themes. It includes a daily devotional, products and content surrounding a Christ centered theme. I love the idea of subscription boxes for the ease of convenience and this one is certainly on my list for the new year.
The Purpose Driven Life
This is a must read for every young adult. I read this book a few years ago and found The Purpose Driven Life pretty enlightening in helping me to identify my true purpose, all from a christian perspective.
The 5 Love Languages
I am really excited about reading this book in the upcoming months. The 5 love languages is a book that has been recommended to me by friends in the past. My husband and I took their quiz online and realized how completely different our love languages are. I need constant words of affirmation while he needs quality time. The results have certainly gotten me to think differently about his needs. Be sure to grab a copy for your single or married friend. You can take the quiz here and then grab a copy of the book to discover your love language to further dive into how different our languages differ and how knowing this can improve our relationships. Your loved one will certainly be thankful to you for picking them up a copy.
Christian Adult Coloring Book
Who ever said coloring was just for kids? Christian Adult Coloring Book is perfect for those looking to express their creativity. The Book of Psalms is featured in this beautifully crafted Christian Adult Coloring Book.
Gift Ideas for Christian Bloggers
Planners – For bloggers looking to organize and plan their monthly content.
E-Courses – To help bloggers boost their traffic and grow their income.
Blog Audit –A personalized blog audit for bloggers struggling with achieving their blog goals.
Website Design – For bloggers looking for a stylish website design.
Strategy Spreadsheets – For bloggers looking to grow their blog into a business.
That concludes our faith-based gift guide for young adults.What do you think of these practical gift ideas? If you are a young adult, and you are reading this, I challenge you to treat yourself to at least one of these awesome gifts. After all, you deserve it!


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This past weekend, a crew of Fishtown Beer Runners trekked out to Cape Cod to participate in the Cape Cod Marathon weekend in Falmouth, MA, consisting of a half marathon, marathon–and for those seeking the ultimate test (ahem, Fred Druding), the Clam Chowdah Challenge, a combination of the two races. Saturday kicked off the half marathon, a breathtaking, coastal-hugging route leading to the closest mainland point to Martha's Vineyard, and back. Fred Druding, Brooke Fahringer, Caitlin Cotter, and Kelly Payne all rocked the race. Also running was Jane April (cousin of David), who came over to greet us based on our FBR tees (basically an international welcome sign these days) and took the time to snap a pre-race pic.
After a long day of running or spectating (me), we collapsed back in the Chatham Clegg residence for some chow, R&R, and, as you'd probably guess, a local beer or two. All carbo-loading tastes better topped with fresh seafood in my opinion, especially an epic cioppino courtesy of David Clegg. And if you're ever in Chatham, stop by Marion's Pie Shop, snag the Bumbleberry, and eat all of it, ideally late at night and straight from the box with a fork.
But that's not it. Sunday was marathon day for myself and for Freddie, who, despite living up to his recent FBR award and participating in every conceivable athletic club in the days prior, was determined to add 26.2 to his 13.1. The Cape Cod marathon route was not the easiest way to meet this goal–nearly 24 miles of uninterrupted hills (that seemed to defy physics and go up more often than they did down). We ran for miles over sun-dappled woodland roads, a route that Freddie accurately dubbed a "paved trail run." Water station volunteers when asked whether this was the last hill would–whether out of pity or amusement– reply, "Oh, yes, definitely!" But…there was always one more. Finally, at mile 22, marathoners rounded a corner to run by a gorgeous historic lighthouse (of course, it was set atop a hill).
But, finish we did. And then there was chowdah, which was tasted particularly amazing after feeling like you'd been strapped to a sadistic stairmaster for 5+ hours. For his new rank as "Clam Chowdah Challenger, Freddie received a trophy and ceremonial chowdah bowl that I hope he will fill for many years to come.
While the drive was long, and the course tough, it was an incredible weekend, and I couldn't be more proud of my fellow FBR friends who had amazing runs, and, rather than sleep in, came out to support and motivate me in my miles of need. I hope we kicked off a chowdah road trip tradition for years to come.
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Potsdam is located on the outskirts of Berlin and is yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site. I am beginning to notice that World Heritage Sites are quite common here because I think we drove past 4 sites within 15 minutes on the autobahn towards Potsdam.
Germany has a great system in that there are specific brown-coloured signs along the autobahn labelling the nearby attraction and a rough pictorial sketch of what you may get yourself into. These signs are posted all across the country to help drivers find and become aware of the history, culture, and land Germany has to offer. It was because of these signs we decided to visit Weimar a few weeks ago and it is perfect for the curious traveller with no agenda. The only travelling tip is if you prefer to drive over 140km/hr, you will likely miss these signs.


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Beauty, harmony, good nature and strength, are the qualities that best describe the examples of pure Spanish thoroughbreds at the Yeguada Solitel.
A farm founded specifically to breed the best, elegant Spanish thoroughbreds.
The colts are separated by age and distributed into different open spaces within the farm, enjoying the feeling of freedom allowing us to see the famous traits of purebred and nobility at the same time as their physical characteristic are evolving.
In reality, we started off as new up and coming breeders, yet over time our quality and quantity levels have increased. We have clear, definitive objectives: breed pure Spanish thoroughbreds, known for their beauty, class and agility, after a long search for the correct genealogy lineage. We have studs rigorously chosen for their quality which along with the best selected mares, produce perfect specimens. Allowing us to breed good, solid horses with a natural disposition and grace ideal for dressage.
The horses at Yeguada Solitel are functional yet elegant, complete with articulate movement and good form, with strong, straight backs and hindquarters.
At our farm, our examples speak for themselves along side the excellent installations perfect for the optimum development of the horses best qualities. The future of this breeder is dominated by the functionality of these incredible animals. We look for complete horses, not just those with aesthetic beauty.
Our aim is to provide horses with qualities based on their nobility and beauty, the best qualities of these famous Spanish thoroughbreds, combined with good morphology and correct functionality.
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Most Subscribed-to YouTube Channels Of All Time
The popular video sharing platform that launched in early 2005 is making profitable returns for some of its most popular creators, who are reportedly earning millions of dollars a year. With hundreds of hours of content uploaded to the site every minute and a billion hours of content consumed daily, YouTube has become a hub of creativity, entertainment, and education. The video hosting service is saturated with music, audio recordings, movie trailers, short films, vlogs, tutorials, and more, and its user-base is growing every day. Users who upload videos can earn revenue on their content by hosting advertisements powered by Google's AdSense. But who are the top YouTubers and just how much are they making off of their content? The numbers may shock you.
- PewDiePie– With over 54 million subscribers and an estimated salary of $15 million, 27-year-old Felix Kjellberg holds the top spot for most subscribed-to YouTube channel of all time. PewDiePie's channel was recently the subject of controversy when he was accused of making anti-Semitic messages in his videos. This cost him his business ties with YouTube and Disney, but the channel continues to grow as PewDiePie establishes himself as an independent creator.
- HolaSoyGerman– Coming in at number two is Latin America's biggest YouTube personality, Germán Garmendia. Garmendia is a musician, singer, writer, and comedian whose entertaining videos earn him an estimated $5.5 million. In addition to HolaSoyGerman, Garmendia also owns a video game channel named JuegaGerman, which has 18 million subscribers. The Chilean YouTube star first became famous because of his viral video called "Las Cosas Obvias De La Vida," which translates to "The Obvious Things In Life."
- ElRubiusOMG– With a whopping 23.5 million subscribers, Ruben Doblas Gundersen is the most popular Spanish YouTuber. The 27 year old makes gaming videos that are accompanied by comedic commentary and entertaining, insightful reviews. Gundersen is also known for authoring a book titled Troll in 2014. Although it's not known exactly how much he makes, we can speculate it's likely in the millions.
- Smosh– Ian Hecox and Daniel (Anthony) Padilla are the brains behind this YouTube channel that boasts 22.6 million subs. The comedy duo provides hilarious commentary on pop culture and video games in parody videos. Smosh's roots began when Padilla made flash animations on Newgrounds.com back in 2005 before joining with Ian to create content on YouTube. The pair's popularity quickly grew, and they became one of the first YouTube sensations ever. Now, running 7 other channels, Ian and Anthony make an estimated $7 million.
- VanossGaming– Evan Fong is a 24 year old YouTube star from Canada who makes tons of video game-related videos. While his goofy personality keeps his 20.2 million subscribers entertained for hours, Fong is probably most well known for his editing skills. His ability to condense hours of playtime footage into montages of just the funniest moments is what makes his content funny, unique, and addicting. Vanoss also frequently collaborates with other YouTubers or gamers as well. It's not known exactly how much money Vanoss makes off of his gaming channel, but with over 20 million subs, we can only guess it's up there with Smosh!
Have you heard of any of these YouTubers, and if so, have you watched their videos? Let us know your thoughts about the most popular YouTube channels of all time!


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A tire garden is a great way to reuse old tires and helps save on the cost of expensive pots. Use a few different colors of paint and you've got a garden unlike any other.
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The Independent candidate who said she would jail gay people has caused uproar at a debate by claiming that "homosexuals are 40 times more likely to abuse children".
Susan-Anne White, who is standing as a MP in West Tyrone, hit the headlines this week when her "biblically correct" manifesto went viral.
Standing on an ultra-religious platform that also includes closing abortion clinics, ending sex education, outlaw rock music, and reinstating corporal punishment in schools, the devout Christian believes her campaign is combating the "dangerous" homosexual agenda.
Now the 'moral' crusader has sparked fresh controversy as she lent her support to comments by former DUP Health Minister Jim Wells, who last week linked child abuse with homosexual parents.
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text: In his first official interview with Breitbart, the controversial site formerly run by his chief advisor Steve Bannon, President Trump clarified his hostile stance towards the mass media, explaining that what he actually opposes is media that spreads "fake news", a term ironically coined by the conventional press to describe the "alt-right" media which fails to follow the conventional narrative. He also outlined some of the topics he'll touch upon at his upcoming address to Congress. "I didn't say the media is the enemy—I said the 'fake media'," Trump told Breitbart in the exclusive interview on Monday according to the posted transcript. "There's a difference. The fake media is the opposition party. The fake media is the enemy of the American people. There's tremendous fake media out there. Tremendous fake stories. The problem is the people that aren't involved in the story don't know that." In recent attacks against the press, Trump has marked the New York Times as an example of "failing" media that "writes lies," stressing that the outlet's approval ratings are already in serious decline due to this stance. http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-02-28/trump-tells-breitbart-%E2%80%9Ci-didn%E2%80%99t-say-media-enemy-i-said-fake-media


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A week ago, on 17 November 2013, ethnic Serbs in the northern part of Kosovo went to the polls – just another time. The first attempt, two weeks earlier, to organize local elections were marked by violence in Mitrovica and consequently were suspended and annulled there. Tear gas and smashed ballot boxes showed the dismay of some of the approx. 40,000 ethnic Serbs in northern Kosovo. These municipal elections became necessary because of the landmark deal between Kosovo and Serbia under the auspices of the EU in April 2013. Serbia agreed to the deal because membership talks to join the union were guaranteed by that and eventually the county can join the "European club". Continue reading "A peaceful second attempt by Kosovo's ethnic Serbs"
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The distance between your screams and mine
When we are facing each other,
Fighting with one another;
Then that of the silent resentment that lingers on long after.
The distance between our passionate lips as we make up,
When our skins throb with desire,
And the coldness melts with the fire;
Then that of the comfort of sleeping with you near.
The distance between what you see and what you believe;
What you hear and what you understand,
With the one person who truly knows you,
When they forsake you.
The distance between the air you breath and the seconds
That separate you from peace,
That bring you closer to me,
That soothe you back into knowing.
The distance between your voice and the silence
That holds it hostage in favour of your pride,
With ransom so dear it breaks the us in us,
Until we are once again two.
The distance between that silent understanding;
Of knowing meaning with no need for speech;
Of the home I feel with you here;
Of the loss I feel when you are gone.
The distance between your eternal thirst and water
That you try to hold in your palm;
That slips merrily through your fingers,
Mocking your urgency mercilessly.
The distance between our touching skin
When there is no more love;
When history is what binds us,
When all, yet nothing, is lost.
When nothing, yet all, is won.


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In June, the always-active IL-IN Chapter, led by Elmer Guerri, collected 37 species in the Little Wabash River, and 27 species in the Embarass River in southeast Illinois. The trip was in conjunction with Dr. Larry Page's survey of the two rivers, which will provide data for the third edition of The Fishes of Illinois (scheduled completion in 2005). Sajjad Lateef (IL) took a bunch of photos of the trip and posted them on the Web (no longer available).
Right now, Elmer's planning a 3-day mini-convention in Bridgeton,
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The Lighthouse, Battersea
Good for: Sunday lunch, newspapers, board games and great beer
Predictably, I chose to take my parents here for Sunday lunch since I saw they had fantastic beer. Surprisingly, it was the food which stole the show. I was utterly blown away by the quality of their Sunday lunch. Great thick slabs of mouthwatering beef, piles of fresh vegetables and a headline grabbing Yorkshire pudding. The pork belly was also beautiful and the soup thick, creamy and delicious. Based off the quality of the main courses it also proved difficult to avoid having a pudding. Sign of a good restaurant when you just HAVE to try it!
Ok, so back to the beer… The Lighthouse also is not tied, so it also boasts a great beer selection. Around 5 cask ales, alongside a great bottle selection including beers from USA (Odell), Australia (Little Creatures), numerous Belgium beer and some good local brews from Camden and Beavertown.
The Sunday we were there, it was full of young Battersists, kicking back absorbing the newspapers, playing board games or celebrating with a pint after a hockey match. They had a pianist tinkling some jazzy tunes in the background which all combined to create a fun, friendly but chilled Sunday vibe.
Come for the Sunday lunch, try the beer and if you can't manage the whole meal, it's a dog friendly pub so you can always slip it to Rex under the table.
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The airport is filled with jacket fever! Who is the heroine?
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[by Kim Minsoo] The airport is the feeling the jacket fever. Right as we enter the spring season, the female singers are introducing stylish jacket fashions as the new hot airport fashion. The main stars are Seolhyun and Hyun-a.
They have been attracting attention with their 'trying not too hard' styling, and they are up step ahead of trend by boasting up-to-the-minute items. So, what jacket styling did they wear to gather public's attention?
We took a look at fashion style of the well-known fashionistas Seolhyun and Hyun-a, and found the most sensuous fashion style of this season.
She made her debut as a member of the girl group AOA and stole the hearts of men. Now, Seolhyun has taken over the TV screen and continue to widen her spectrum in various fields. She attracts attention as a versatile figure that radiates four-dimensional charm in many variety shows.
She recently appeared at Incheon International Airport to attend a schedule abroad. She caught our eyes with a relatability stable style with a point. She matched a while blouse with denim jeans to show an immaculate appearance, and the jacket with check pattern added a sophisticated look to the airport fashion.
Especially, the red tote bad added more presence to the overall look that might have turned out a bit flat.
Hyun-a, who boasts stunning performance every time she appeared on stage as a true sexy singer, was seen wearing a check pattern jacket. She raised the temperature at the airport by showing off her gorgeous legs and created a stylish yet alluring look.
She presented a youthful image with a vivid colored hooded T-shirt, and matched a denim skirt to complete the airport fashion perfectly with a feminine mood. She also added an over-fit jacket to create a unique and sensuous Hyun-a look.
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The item that can produce a sensual style is a jacket that goes rhythmically with any look. It goes well with pants as well as dresses, and it is loved as an airport fashion item, regardless the season or gender.
If you want to create a more clean-cut look, let's choose pattern less jacket. It is practical than other items and it can be easily matched to any item with style, so it is one of the best items for young women. (photo by bntnews DB, stylenanda)
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Cases Of Cryptosporidium On The Rise Says CDC
Last year, Arizona saw an increase in the parasitic infection cryptosporidium, also called crypto, which is typically found in pools and recreational water. The number of cases nationwide also appear to be on the rise.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) found that at least 32 outbreaks of crypto were reported in 2016, compared to 16 in 2014. The CDC can't explain the uptick.
"We don't know if there's a true increase in the number of outbreaks we're seeing in the U.S., or if we're just better about picking up the outbreaks because of better laboratory testing or better tracking and surveillance of the outbreaks," said Michele Hlavsa with the CDC.
Hlavsa said crypto is resistant to chlorine.
"It's important to keep children who have diarrhea out of the water," Hlavas said. "It's so hard to kill crypto, if someone has a diarrheal incident in the water, they can make a whole community sick potentially."
It only takes a mouthful of contaminated water to make a healthy person sick, according to the CDC. Crypto causes watery diarrhea, abdominal cramping and vomiting.


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The sourcing of coal and energy in South Africa can be a time-consuming process. This process involves negotiating deals with the various South African mines, ensuring the correct quality and quantity of coal received at the agreed upon price… and then, still ensuring the coal is delivered timeously.
Flamite doesn't sell only coal; we manage your entire energy supply chain.
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Officially licensed Majestic New York Yankees Derek Jeter kids and youth team color baseball t-shirt is 100% cotton with screen printed team logo on front and player name and number on back. Officially licensed by MLB. Product Features Officially Licensed MLB merchandise Children's sized tee for a great fit Screen print on both sides! Quality,


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This is my life, this is me
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1. Lounge, Oyster Bay Hotel (Dar)
2. Fountain, Oyster Bay Hotel
3. Bedroom
4. Mafia International airport departure and arrivals lounge
5. Zanzibar tomb
You have to be kidding about the 'international' airport! Any idea how long or wide the runway is? Just curious, the country/locale looks gorgeous. Lucky bastard ;)
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Andrea Tyrimos – Barbican Brick Painting
Over 6 days I have created two of my BRICK paintings in-situ at the iconic Barbican centre! Here's a little visual diary and blog on BRICK and my experience painting at the Barbican…
About BRICK: I created a painting a few years ago, whilst studying at St Martins, where I explored the theme of 'play', my purpose being to produce a 'hidden' painting. I camouflaged the painting into the surroundings of the wall it was hung, which gave the piece an element of interactivity, as many viewers struggled to find the piece, and as a result went on a 'hunt' for it. The piece was also concerned with the notion of 'trompe l'oeil', and the hidden beauty that can be found in the unexpected.
Although excited by this concept, it was put on the back burner while I progressed in my art degree and continued to explore other subject matter. But it always remained in the back of my mind as something to re-visit and possibly expand.
Unfortunately there was a fire earlier this year in my studio, (note to self and others – remove all refective items/mirrors from windows!) and I was left without a suitable space to paint. Rather than feel sorry for myself I saw this as one of life's opportunities and decided that this was the ideal time to begin the BRICK project!
So I'll be using the concept behind the initial painting to expand it into an entire project; where I'll take to the streets (and eclectic venues) of London in order to create a series of 'hidden' paintings. The project will marry street art and fine art in a new way, and combine playful and interactive qualities which are not normally associated with 'paintings'.
Painting in situ at the Barbican
I was thrilled when the opportunity arose to debut my Brick project in the beautiful setting of the Barbican conservatory, to paint amongst such stunning surroundings has been an experience to say the least.
It was very easy to forget I was just a stone's throw away from the hustle and bustle of Brick Lane, and often felt as though I had been transported to a tropical oasis. When bored with my ipod tunes (which is in desperate need of an update) I could simply listen to the sweet song of the finches who were my temporary neighbours, my brief lunch breaks were spent amongst tropical foliage, face tilted towards the glass ceiling in hope for a springtime glow. And I was pleasantly surprised on a couple of occassions when Nick and Maria (from the Nickthat.com team) came to visit, my favourite sweet n' salty popcorn in hand, to help me get through the day - along with my giant thermos of tea of course (no matter how high the temperature rose in the 'greenhouse-like' space it was never too hot for tea!).
Where possible I like for there to be cheeky additions to each piece, to inject a fun, unexpected, and signature neon element. So for those who may simply pass the paintings by without a second glance, the neon finch or the tropical flower bursting through the grout in the brickwork may tickle their curiousity.
I wanted to highlight the contrast between the space and it's exotic inhabitants – tropical palm trees and flowers of paradise lie among Brutalist architectural lines, and my 'Barbican Birdie' and neon flower reflect this.
I loved…: seeing the quizzical looks on people's faces who were travelling along the curious maze-like corridors above and around me, being referred to as the 'Barbican artist in residence', and for the gardener to admit that in all the time he had worked there, he'd never quite noticed the vast array of colours that live within each brick.
Event: The 'Barbican Brick' painting will be auctioned this Saturday 18th May 2013, at the Barbican Centre for Nickthat.com's official launch event #Food4Good. I will be finishing the painting live and all proceeds will go to Fairtrade Foundation. Please come along for a day of art, live music, good food and charity! RSVP here!
A huge thank you to Nick, whose passion inspires those around him (it has definitely inspired me!) and whose hard work will make a difference…
I hope to see you there!
To keep up to date with where I'll be painting #BRICK next please follow @AndreaTyrimos or www.andreatyrimos.com


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Specialized in the production of redemption machines and video games, Zhongshan Guang Yang is a developer, manufacturer, and dealer of carnival games, video games and other electronic game machines. Zhongshan Guang Yang will release ten new games including "Attack Pirate", "Film Tour", "Lucky Motor", "Piano Chuckles" and "Wasps Battle" this year. Most of the new games are created and taken from the tradition games which will give players familiar feelings but new fun!
Attack Pirate Features
1. Somalian pirates are here to attack! Drive your boat and fight back!
2. Easy game play, intense gun fights, popular with players.
Film Tour Features:
1. The screen will be started after certain coins are inserted, balls will be released as well.
2. Players press start according to the displayed location and moving speed on the screen.
3. The screen will be stopped while the ball rolled to the top of the film.
4. If the arrow pointed to the screen, players will win tickets.
Lucky Motor Features :
1. Start the game after inserting coins.
2. Choose your character.
3. Control the handlebars to get coins, diamonds and treasure box.
4. Finish the journey in time and win the target points to enter the next level.
5. The more points you win, the more tickets you get.
Piano Chuckles Features :
1. Play beautiful songs with the piano keyboard.
2. Play the corresponding key while the note drops down
3. Every tempo has a different note.
Wasps Battle Features
1. Bumble bees on the 100-year-old tree are angry! They are coming after you!
2. Pick up the gun next to you and start shooting at them to win more tickets!
3. Win up to 60 points to enter the next level.
4. Can be played by two players each time.


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Words to live by in a time where many assets are putting in near vertical rises such as silver, oil, energy stocks, cotton, semis, and small caps. All of which are very popular longs right now.
When trading these types of moves it is prudent to wait for a swing top with a predefined stop loss or slowly move into a short position using a macro trading mentality. Each method requires a different approach which we hope to expand on soon in future updates.
Until then good trading.
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At Results, we believe that people shouldn't have to live in pain. Patients work with the same therapist at each and every visit. We believe this is what leads to the best outcomes, and it's what our patients deserve. Our therapists are committed to being the best clinicians in their field. They commit to a robust education program that provides them with the skill set to treat the problems that patients are seeking our help for.
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