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The Wenatchee Wild has announced the release of its roster for the 2010-11 season, which includes eight returners from last season's team that won the North American Hockey League (NAHL) Presidents Cup as regular-season champions.
Paul Baxter, who is entering his third season as the Wild's taskmaster, described his roster as "young, big, fast and skilled with good hockey sense," and added, "there are a lot of players on the roster who have won, know how to win and want to continue to win."
The Wild settled on its roster after 170 players took part in tryouts. Of those making the roster, seven are natives of Washington State.
"There are some really good players coming out of Washington," Baxter said. "I think it's a testament to the minor hockey associations around the state that are doing a pretty good job of developing talent."
The Wild returns four forwards from last year's squad: Michael Di Puma, Dajon Mingo, Shawn Pauly and Nathan Sliwinski.
Di Puma was the Wild's fourth leading scorer last season with 18 goals for 39 points. Mingo, who came to the Wild in a midseason trade with the Kenai River Brown Bears, scored 13 goals for 33 points in 34 games with the Wild. On the year, Mingo notched 21 goals (52 points). Pauly scored 17 goals for 36 points last season while Sliwinski tallied 13 goals (32 points).
Chris Rumble and Eric Johnson are the Wild's only returning blueliners from 2009-10. At plus-24, Rumble owned the team's second-best plus-minus rating a season ago and chipped in on the offensive side to the tune of three goals and 16 assists (19 points). Johnson recorded seven points and was a plus-7 in 29 games last season.
Though this year's defensemen will be young, Baxter is encouraged by what he's seen from the group so far.
"They have a lot of potential," Baxter said of his new blueliners. "They have good size; bigger than last year. They have very good stick skills, they see the ice very well and we have some guys who are pretty physical."
In goal, the Wild will welcome back Brandon Jaeger and Brendan Jensen. Last season, Jaeger's 22 wins tied him for third most in the league, and his 1.83 goals-against average and .928 save percentage were the best in the NAHL. He was named the NAHL Goaltender of the Year for his efforts.
Jensen went 10-3-2 last season and owned a goals-against average of 2.09 and a save percentage of .917.


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New research has revealed that two thirds of UK drivers have never attempted to repair their own vehicles.
ClickMechanic has found that 64% of motorists have not tried their hand at car repairs and of those who have, one third of the work is regretted with the driver wishing they had hired an expert instead. This apparent lack of confidence in car repairs emphasises the increasing demand for technicians, and the low success rate of those who attempt a repair stresses the need to hire a professional, should the motorist feel uncertain of the process.
Comparing genders, women are much more likely to avoid repairing the car themselves; 82% admit to never dealing with a fault, as opposed to 48% of men. However, while a smaller percentage of women have attempted a repair, they are slightly more likely to be pleased with the results as the five per cent which regret their actions makes up for a lower proportion of those which have made repairs (28%) compared to the 18% (35%) of men.
In terms of age, the older generation are less likely to try their hand at car repairs; 70% of those aged over 55 have avoided the task, compared to 63% of those aged between 35-54 and 58% of those aged 18-34. That said, younger drivers are more than twice as likely to regret a repair when compared to their elders. Looking only at those who attempted a repair, the 24% which are aged between 18-34 and regret the work is much higher proportionally speaking (57%), than the eight per cent of the alternative age groups.
Andrew Jervis, co-founder of ClickMechanic, said, 'Due to the complexity of modern car design, more and more motorists are less confident when it comes to the mechanics. While one third of UK motorists have attempted a repair, a third of those admit to regretting the results, which emphasises the advanced skill set and knowledge now needed, even for everyday jobs. Car mechanics can still be learned, yet the engineering is not as simple as it used to be; if you feel unsure of a repair, use ClickMechanic to find a professional for you rather than facing a more expensive bill down the line.'

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The FitBit is a hit, as I Feel a Bit More Fit - Evolved Mommy
Disclaimer: It's me, EvolvedDaddy again. If you're here for the perfectly quirky style that you see in my wife's writing, be warned: She write more good.
Disclaimer from Stephanie: I regularly mention to Steve (evolved daddy) the gabillion health benefits of exercise. He usually rolls his eyes and wanders off. But now that there is a tech gadget involved he's suddenly very interested. Whatever it takes, y'all. Whatever it takes.
It Starts with My Tunnel Vision
Stephanie here again: Let me translate. By "Tunnel Vision" Steve means the absolute fixation he has on whatever shiny tech object has caught his attention. The tunnel vision remains in effect until he owns said piece of technology. Then he develops tunnel vision for something new. Carry on.
So AT&T sent us a handful of devices to try out in order to review and provide real-world feedback. I took notice when Stephanie opened the box and inside was a FitBit Ultra. I've had my eye on one of these for some time, and had even been stopped twice in my tracks from making an impulse buy by the wife, so I couldn't wait to try it. After some discussion, she reluctantly agreed that I could review the FitBit only after submitting at least one other post. (See, it's already motivating me.)
The FitBit Ultra is amazingly easy to set up. Plug in the USB Dock, create a profile at FitBit.com, and BLAMMO!, you're ready to run, or in my case ready to simply monitor the things that you do each day. What is a FitBit you say? Let me rewind. It's billed as a wireless activity monitor and sleep tracker. The latter is my favorite part, as it's something that I need little motivation to do.
As long as the USB dock is connected, when the unit gets near it, it updates your Dashboard. The Dashboard is where you go to look at all of the information that this tiny belt clip is aggregating about you as the day, and night transpire. It counts your steps, the number of floors that you climb, the overall distance that you travel, and even estimates the number of calories that you burn.
Today I climbed the giant Jesus in Rio (not the smaller, yet still quite large replica in Eureka Springs, AR), according to the FitBit. Now I kind of want to go to Rio (hear that Rio Board of Tourism?).
Oh right. Thanks Wikipedia (and thanks for the link FitBit).
Then, when it's time to climb into the biscuit for the night, you press and hold the only button on the device and it enters sort of a stopwatch mode, and monitors how quickly you fall asleep (become relatively motionless), how often you wake up, and calculates your sleep efficiency.
Wait, What? It Grades Me on My Sleeping?
Really? Yup, it works by measuring the periods of stillness vs. how much you toss and turn. If you're like me, you can even increase the sensitivity so it confirms the suspicions that you have about not sleeping well.
Here's Where the Scale Weighs in
One of the best features of the FitBit system is the ability to taylor it to your individual goals. When you create your profile, you enter your height, weight, and level of activity. You can also enter your goal weight, as well as how quickly you want to reach that goal. Throw in the nifty food logging ability, and it helps you reach those goals. The good news here is that you can log what you eat on their iPhone App, even if you haven't been anywhere near the docking station. It'll reconcile things the next time you sync, and let you know how you're doing, and even how many more calories you can eat that day. I use this as a dare. Want to take it a step further? Step onto their custom scale, the Aria. From what I understand, it syncs with the app and Dashboard as well to give you an even more comprehensive look at how you're doing.
Verdict? You Want One, but Not This One. You want the One
The FitBit Ultra is for me the best activity monitor that I've played with, and I'd buy one in a minute if there weren't a product available for preorder that one-ups the Ultra. Luckily for FitBit, they will still get my money. They have a new model available later this month called the FitBit One. What makes it so much better? Bluetooth. The One eliminates the need for the USB dock that I mentioned earlier. It can connect and transmit data directly to your iPhone via Bluetooth.
I'll definitely keep using the FitBit. I'm hooked and have been since the first day. I'm hoping to keep using the test unit until pre-orders for the FitBit One start shipping, because the wife hasn't quite shut me down on that one.
Didn't Steve do great? He's officially a blogger. 😉
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Accepted and presented at The Design of Medical Devices Conference (DMD2015), April 13-16, 2015, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
Manuscript received March 3, 2015; final manuscript received March 23, 2015; published online April 24, 2015. Editor: Arthur Erdman.
This image illustrates the actual size and appearance of the bone marrow cylinders and shows the range in size from 2 to 5 mm diameter; all were prepared with 1–2 mm lumens
A typical plug is loaded into a 9Fr guide catheter or onto a 0.035 in. guide wire and tracked to its intended implant location within the target artery
Postimplant angiograms of a bone plug implanted in the LAD coronary artery (left) and right internal femoral artery (right)
Followup angiographic images of the implanted bone plug are shown in the coronary (left) and peripheral vasculature (right). The bone plugs were typically implanted for 4–14 days.
Optical computed tomography (OCT, left) and Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS, right) images of the implanted plug acquired prior to dilation with a balloon catheter
Longitudinal OCT imaging of a femoral artery after plug deployment
Bone plug placed in the LAD of an animal terminated at 14 days post-implant. The lumen of the bone plug was over 95% patent having a thin rim of fibrin thrombus with entrapped erythrocytes coating the periphery.
Bone plug implanted in the right internal iliac (left: pentachrome stain, right: von Kossa). There was positive staining of the bony trabeculae located in ½ of the lumen directly adjacent to the artery wall.
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I mean, even though they've pulled a few paid appearances out of their Bachelor stardom, they still aren't talking to the media about their relationship, which has to count for something. But after seeing a tweet Nikki posted about enjoying her freedom, it's tough not to wonder if life in her (small) spotlight is going to catch up with her.
Remember Rodolfo? You know, Juan Pablo's cousin who he's all sorts of buddy-buddy with? Yeah, well, he made a comment on Twitter about how good Nikki must feel to be able to reveal her locations via social media.
And here's how she responded:
@rodolfoelchamo You have no idea how good it is! Freeeeeeedoooom!!!!! Hope to see ya soon!
— Nikki Ferrell (@Nikki_Ferrell) April 14, 2014
Freedom, huh? I guess she's referring to the freedom to go anywhere she wants with Juan Pabs without having to worry about people finding out that she received his final rose. But let's be honest -- it's not like people don't know exactly who they are when they see Juan Pabs and Nikki out together. If she's this crazy about being able to come and go as she pleases, maybe a high-profile relationship really isn't the thing for her.
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The President sent to the Congress on August 2 the U.S.-Soviet trade agreement for its approval as he said he would do during the Moscow summit. The agreement provides for reciprocal most-favored-nation tariff treatment.
The President stated in his transmittal letter to the Congress that the trade agreement, which will extend MFN to the U.S.S.R. and the Baltic States, in no way alters the long-standing policy of the U.S. of not recognizing the forcible incorporation of the Baltic States of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia into the U.S.S.R. or our support for their legitimate rights.
The Administration has decided to supplement the extension of MFN to the U.S.S.R. and the Baltic States with special provisions for the Baltic States. First, we will begin accounting for Baltic origin products separately from those originating elsewhere in the U.S.S.R. for trade statistical purposes. Second, we will also offer to the Baltic governments technical assistance in trade development and export promotion to improve our trade relations with them.


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Hi all,
My first post on the forum and am still finding my way round.
Our son is going to Harvard medical school for an interview September/October,
We plan to chaperone him (he's only 26!!!!!!).and plan to spend 10 days staying in Boston, I hope someone can help with the following questions:
We hope to see some of the 'fall' , is it possible to do this using public transport or organised day trip.
We've heard about Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Island again is this possible without hiring a car for a day trip.
Any other suggestions for places to visit outside the city limits again by public transport would be appreciated.
Many thanks Christine


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Not flesh of my flesh, nor bone of bone, but still miraculously my own. Never forget for a single minute: You didn't grow under my heart but in it.
Compassionate Hearts is working hard to raise donations to feed children in orphanages in several countries. Right now, a major focus is an orphanage in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) where several weeks ago we learned that the children and staff had gone three days without food.
Compassionate Hearts is placing children out of that orphanage for adoption, but we must also take care of the children who never get adopted. 100% of the funds raised by Compassionate Hearts go to the orphanages.
Compassionate Hearts has and continues to participate in fund-raisers for the purpose of helping children in many countries including Guatemala, Cambodia, Haiti, and DRC. Read about the fund raiser we are participating in now here www.communitydayevent.com. Compassionate Hearts also works in coordination with One Small Step www.onesmallstepfund.org in helping provide education for children in DRC who will never be able to be adopted.
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2008 Saab 9-3 Turbo X SportCombiPosted on September 29th, 2008
Updated sport wagon features available all-wheel drive
By Nina Russin
Three years ago, the Saab 9-3 SportCombi won our Active Lifestyle Vehicle award in the best value, on-road category. Athletes who test drove the Saab loved its sporty performance and ergonomic interior. Despite its small footprint, they were able to slip a road bike in back without removing either of the wheels.
Recently, I had the opportunity to take a new 9-3 SportCombi Aero on a road trip to California's central valley. The twelve-hundred mile route included a combination of urban freeways around Los Angeles, and winding two-lane roads through the mountains near Sequoia National Park.
A late summer heat wave drove temperatures in the California desert over a hundred ten degrees, testing the car's cooling and air conditioning systems. I also compared my average fuel economy with the EPA's twenty-six mile-per-gallon estimate.
Turbocharging and all-wheel drive enhance performance
The upscale Aero grade comes with a turbocharged six-cylinder engine rated at 255 horsepower and a six-speed manual gearbox. Intelligent all-wheel drive is standard, improving traction on slippery roads.
Eighteen-inch wheels with low-profile Pirelli tires are great for driving at speed, but not well suited for dirt roads where rocks and roots could bend the rims. An aggressive chin spoiler that seems to get hung up on every driveway would not survive long in the wilderness.
Temperature changes of up to fifty degrees each day of the trip put the standard tire pressure monitoring system to the test: tires frequently fell below recommended inflation levels in the cooler morning air.
The turbocharged six-cylinder engine has exceptional low end torque. For those readers not familiar with how turbocharging works, blowers driven off the exhaust stream enhance power by improving airflow through the engine.
In the past, turbocharging got a bad rep for coking oil and reducing engine life. But modern turbochargers have more progressive boost patterns and better lubrication systems. Engineers have also eliminated the turbo-lag, that made for uneven acceleration.
Big overdrive gears on the six-speed automatic transmission allowed me to maximize fuel economy on deserted stretches of highway between Phoenix and Los Angeles. By keeping the car in sixth gear and making liberal use of cruise control, I was able to average about twenty-five miles-per-gallon.
Overdrive gears on manual transmissions can be anemic, but they're not on the Saab. Because the turbocharger enhances the car's low end torque, it's possible to drive in sixth gear and maintain plenty of power for hills and passing. In fact, I was able to use the gear in most of the drive through the Angeles Crest mountains, while maintaining speeds of about eighty miles-per-hour.
Chassis tuned for performance
Driving the freeways in and around Los Angeles inevitably brings out the Mr. Hyde in me. It's hard not to drive aggressively when surrounded by six lanes of traffic on a mission. The fact that I tend to forget which ramps exit to the left or right doesn't help.
Fortunately, the 9-3 SportCombi makes quick lane changes easy. The rack-and-pinion steering has a very positive feel at speed, and the sport-tuned independent suspension makes it all but impossible to break the wheels loose in a turn.
Standard electronic stability program modifies wheel speed to prevent the driver from losing control due to excessive yaw. Standard four-wheel disc brakes with four-channel antilock braking help the sport wagon stop in linear fashion on a variety of road surfaces.
Better night vision
Xenon cornering headlamps, standard on the Aero grade, adjust horizontally in conjunction with the steering to improve visibility. A winding stretch of road near Three Rivers, California allowed me to put the feature to the test.
Three Rivers, which is a couple miles east of the Sequoia National Forest, was the site of the wedding my husband and I were attending. At night, the two-lane road between Three Rivers and the nearby town of Visalia is dark and treacherous. The mountains provide plenty of blind corners and decreasing radius turns.
Not wanting to blind drivers in the oncoming lane with high beams, I used the low beams for much of the drive. The headlamps provided a long and wide enough beam to safely negotiate the road while maintaining speeds of between fifty-five and sixty-five miles-per-hour.
The intelligent all-wheel drive system automatically transfers torque to the wheels with the best traction. In combination with the low-profile tires, gives the SportCombi an especially stable footprint. Saab's "reaxs" system adjusts the caster of the rear wheels to enhance rear axle stability.
Good stalks, bad stalks
When automakers first came up with the idea of using stalks off the steering wheel to combine a variety of accessories, it was an improvement over the myriad of buttons and knobs they replaced. Since then, new and better ways of doing the same thing have emerged: controls that mimic the function of a computer mouse, and better controls on the steering wheel itself are two examples.
Though I usually like the way Saab designs driver controls, the stalks on the 9-3 are a big disappointment. The cruise control actuators are combined with the turn signals on one stalk. Every time I accelerated or decelerated using the cruise control, I mistakenly flashed the turn signals as well.
A second stalk that controls the front and rear windshield wipers is equally frustrating: not at all intuitive, and hard to use properly without taking one's eyes off the road. I know that Saab has featured computer-style controls on some of its concept cars. I'd love to see something along those lines replace the outdated stalks on the 9-3.
Ergonomic interior
With the exception of the steering wheel stalks, the SportCombi's interior lives up to Saab's people-friendly reputation. Simple knobs on the vents make them easy to adjust: dual-zone climate controls keep both the driver and front passenger comfortable.
Eight-way power seats, standard on the Aero, are easy to adjust, and provide excellent lower lumbar control. As a runner whose had more than her share of back problems, any car I can sit comfortably in for five or six hours earns my respect.
Redundant steering wheel controls allow the driver to adjust the standard satellite radio and other audio functions with a minimum of distraction. Audio and HVAC controls on the center stack are easy to reach from either front seating position.
The rear seats have plenty of legroom for two adults: the center console makes the middle rear position a little cramped. The rear seats fold flat to create an even longer cargo floor that easily meets our bicycle-friendly standards.
An airplane-shaped handle lifts up the cargo floor to reveal a small storage area underneath. The SportCombi's low liftover height makes it easy to load large items in back.
Standard safety
The 9-3 SportCombi comes standard with front, side and side curtain airbags, and active head restraints. A cold weather package on the test car adds high pressure headlamp washers: a boon for drivers in snowy climates.
Base price on the Aero grade is $42,565, not including a $745 delivery charge. The cold weather package and a touring package that adds rear park assist, driver's seat memory and an automatic dimming rear-view mirror with compass adds $1445 to the sticker price.
Saab builds the 9-3 SportCombi at its assembly plant in Trollhattan, Sweden.
Likes: Outstanding performance makes Saab's versatile wagon as much fun to drive as a sport sedan. Standard all-wheel drive improves traction on wet roads, while the sport-tuned suspension keeps the wheels glued to the ground in the corners. A large cargo bay with a low liftover height makes the SportCombi a great choice for active buyers.
Dislikes: Stalks on the steering wheel are poorly designed and hard to use.
Quick facts:
Make: Saab
Model: 9-3 Turbo X SportCombi
Year: 2008
Base price: $42,565
As tested: $44,755
Horsepower: 255 Hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque: 258 lbs.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
Zero-to-sixty: N/A
Antilock brakes: Standard
Side curtain airbags: Standard
First aid kit: N/A
Bicycle friendly: Yes
Towing: No
Off-road: No
Fuel economy: 16/26 mpg city/highway
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Weekly? Monthly? Both? NEW NEW NEW!
A look into my current go to's and favs!
I LOVE reading other bloggers weekly or even monthly favorites yet I've never put much thought into my own. Maybe it was just a coincidence but this week I had so many fun things I wanted to share with you guys! As I'm continuing through school as a Nutrition student/constantly tweaking and learning about my own body and diet, I feel like I'm constantly learning and trying so many things that could be valuable to some of my readers.
NO. 1 Nutrient Timing
Roughly a week ago, Chad told me about a must listen to podcast on Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show. It featured a doctor by the name of Tom Bilella who is an expert in metabolic nutrition. Dr. Bilella earned his masters degree in Human Nutrition, received a post graduate degree in Chiropractic, and holds a handful of certifications. Read more about him here!
During his interview/great bs session with Joe, Dr. Tom brought us a book that Chad and I knew we needed. Personally, I have always been so intrigued with the chemistry and science behind human nutrition – especially 'sports' nutrition. Both, Chad and I believe that nutrient timing is so so so important for athletes and strength training in general. Before I start ranting about that, I'll just tell you about the book!
Nutrient Timing by John Ivy, Ph.D., and Robert Portman, Ph.D.
I feel like thats way too bloggy of a picture for that masculine of a book. These brilliant doctors explore and argue the importance of meal or nutrient timing for the body. I plan on taking as many notes as I can and reading it about three times. I'll be sure to let you all know how it goes!
Okay so.. this isn't really as healthy as I would like but.. we've been eating them.. often. This is actually the smaller version (2 oz.) and I have only seen these at specialty stores like GNC or The Vitamin Shoppe. Most groceries sell the giant version (4 oz.) but the little guy is just enough for us! I, of course, like the fact that they're all natural and contain a decent amount of fiber and protein. For our late night cravings, these have been pretty great!
P.s. EVERY FLAVOR IS GREAT
NO. 3 Lazy Girl Salad
If I'm not preparing a beautiful salad for at least two, I'm not preparing a beautiful salad! I found these salad kits by Taylor Farms when I wanted a quick caesar salad one night. The best part about these is the fact that they use such fresh and nutrient rich greens unlike some 'salad mixes.' They give you a little pouch of dressing ( I only use about half and its plenty) and some kind of fresh cheese and croutons. For a quick lunch by myself, these are so great! I usually just add some chicken and I'll get a few days out of one bag.
Ah rejoice and balance in the world – Red Hot Chili Peppers finally lease their new album! After teasing us with three singles, this album was everything we hoped for! We are always listening to good music, thats one thing that Chad and I have always had in common. With our mutual love for these guys, we were so excited about the release and we've listened to it probably ten times now. Whether before a work out, during or after, we love love love their music.
I hope you guys liked this post, I know its different than what I normally do but hey, who doesn't love a little new! HAPPY FIRST WEEK OF SUMMER and first week of FAVS!


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Ape sanctuary seeks funds for armed Robo Bonobo
And you can talk to the animals…
An ape sanctuary in the US has posted an unusual request on KickStarter, seeking funds to build a robot ape under its residents' control and to allow members of the public to talk to the primates.
The appeal was launched by Ken Schweller, head programmer for the Great Ape Trust in Des Moines, Iowa. The center is home to two orangutans and seven bonobos, including Kanzi, a remarkable 32-year old male bonobo who has learned to communicate via a pictographic keyboard using 384 words, make basic stone tools, and light fires to toast marshmallows. Kanzi's son Tico is also an avid iPad user.
"I want to capitalize on the bonobo's fascination with computers," Schweller explained in a video. "I want to build them mobile keyboards that they can carry around so that they can talk with us, we can talk with them – across the room, across the country, or perhaps just up a tree."
The trust is looking for $20,000 to cover the cost of writing a Bonobo Chat application, which would allow the group to have more control over their surroundings, such as by activating drinking fountains and watching films, and which could be used to let members of the public converse with the apes. Top-tier donors will be the first to try the communications functions.
Kanzi's messages would be on a par with most Twitter users
The funds will also be used to build Robo Bonobo, a robot with a fake bonobo head on top, which can be controlled by the apes themselves and used to interact with visitors. The jolly bonobo boffins also want to attach a water pistol to it, for reasons unspecified, but in El Reg's opinion it's either because apes need a laugh as much as the next primate and/or we're seeing the beginnings of a robot army that will free our downtrodden genetic relatives.
A prototype Robo Bonobo – we're safe so long as we have stairs
Then again, since we're dealing with bonobos, there's less reason to worry. The common chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) lives in male-dominated warlike societies, which occasionally practice cannibalism. Bonobos (Pan paniscus), by contrast, are matriarchal societies noted for using sex (homosexual and heterosexual) rather than violence to resolve disputes and strengthen group cohesiveness – although they can become violent in captivity. ®


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DELAND — State transportation officials say they have no objections to the city's proposal to create a loop of one-way streets around the downtown business district, but they don't like the idea of installing a landscaped median strip on Woodland Boulevard.
A raised median on Woodland could interfere with the ability of emergency vehicles to weave through traffic and might interfere with installation of bicycle paths or future four-laning, C.A. Benedict, district engineer for the state Department of Transportation, said in a letter to City Manager Scott Rohlfs.


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1962 Pontiac Tempest LeMans
Price: - Item location: Leominster, Massachusetts, United States
- Condition: Used
- Make: Pontiac
- Model: Tempest
- SubModel: LeMans
- Trim: LeMans
- Year: 1962
- Mileage: 30,000
- Color: Gold
- Engine size: 195
- Number of cylinders: 4
- Power options: Air Conditioning
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: Manual
- Drive type: RWD
- Interior color: Brown
- Vehicle Title: Clear Want to buy? Contact seller!
1962 Pontiac Tempest LeMansI am selling my 1962 Pontiac Tempest LeMans. This car is a 3 speed trans axle with independent suspension and powered by a 195ci 4cyl which was rare as Pontiac took their 389ci and cut them in half as you'll see in the video and pics. The car is 100% NOS parts sought out over the past 26 years of owning this car. Yes I've owned it for more than 26 years. It is the only one in existence to have all NOS factory working air conditioning parts. It has every option that you could put on the car and they all work. This car has taken 1st and 2nd place in everything it was entered in and have a huge box of trophies to prove it. Everything works and it comes with spare parts as well as antique collectibles that go with the car. I will include a YouTube link and a link to an article written about the car. If you search in Google "1962 Pontiac Tempest Lemans" it is the 1st, 2nd and 11th pic making it the most viewed Tempest on Google. Their is nothing on this car that is altered from original. Took it to Kimball's Friday night car show two weeks ago and the regulars kept saying that they've never seen a car take so much attention and draw a crowd like it did. Absolutely love this car but recent life events has made it impossible to keep.
I can't put in a clickable link so go to Google. Type in "1962 Pontiac Tempest LeMans" and then click on images. Click on the car pic 1st link and view the article on this car. The article is written on this car.


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Accidents and break-downs have caused disruption for commuters on Tuesday morning.
Highways England said a lane was closed on the A1M northbound between junctions J37 (Marr, Doncaster) and J38 (Redhouse Interchange) at around 7.30am due to a accident involving a vehicle leaving the carriageway.
Normal conditions are expected to return by 9am.
A broken down car has blocked a lane on the A64 Eastbound between the A1M at Bramham and A659 at Tadcaster.
An earlier incident on the M62 westbound, which blocked two lanes due to a three-vehicle accident between junctions 23 and 22 has now cleared.
Yesterday's burst water main on Oxford Road in Gomersal is continuing to cause travel disruption this morning.
Arriva said the 252 and 254 services are not running to Gomersal Hill Top due to the diversion.
Meanwhile, Sgt Paul Cording of North Yorkshire Police's Roads Policing Team tweeted a picture of a van that came off the road at the A1M at Dishforth and onto the A168 at 4.50am.
A passenger was seriously injured and witnesses are asked to contact police on i01, quoting log 0066 of today.


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"The Biggest Loser" website has a page that lists all of the available recipes for users to view and use. The recipes on the website are free for users and can be narrowed down via search options.
The search options can be broken down into which meal of the day they are for, what course it is of that given meal and if it's for one person or a family. Narrowing down the results will help users find the type of recipe they need faster. There is also an option for users to search by ingredient, which is helpful for people who might be limited in what they can eat due to food allergies.


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Everyone loves a Christmas Party, and Christmas Party Games are grave ice moving ridge as all right as fantastic, fun entertainment! The following Christmas Party Games are bad for kids Christmas Parties, but could likely be altered to nearest and dearest settings as okay.
Round Robin Christmas Games!
A sincere change on the much old-time Round Robin winter sport is to simply add a Christmas Flair! Arrange guests in a discus. Have one prearranged, Christmas themed starters such as as ""Santa likes ""Sam"" (substitute one of your guests traducement) because"" and programme each entity to add a set phrase presently. Have an fully grown who is a immediate writer prompt to yield low the phrases, so they can be read as a subject matter when each visiting has a turn, and be definite all personage knows to add a idiom such as as 'and', 'when', 'because' etc. and be primed to give a hand by accumulation these libretto yourself, if your guests are drastically schoolgirlish. You will be openmouthed at how witty these stories turn as all guest adds his or her say to this Christmas journal of the conventional Round Robin!Post ads:
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Come join the Barony of the Westermark, and anyone in the general area for a Tuesday night fighter practice, or as we like to call it "HMFWS", which stands for: Hitting my friends with sticks.
As an added bonus and training aid, this practice is live webcast via YouTube, so you can tune in remotely, or our fighters can view it afterwards to see how they did...
The practice is hosted in the back yard of Joel the Brewer's home in Fremont,CA. The Address is 39247 Sundale Dr, Fremont, CA 94538.
Please enter the training field by the large rear gate behind the house, which is most easily accessed via the field by the large parking lot of the adjacent elementary school, next to the house.


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The ENERSTOR system is a boiler system that is designed to heat water during "off-peak" hours and store the heat for use during peak hours. Many utilities charge lower rates for electricity during the "off-peak" hours and so it is possible to save money by heating the water during these times. Their website is not much help and does not have a stated warranty policy.
This brand is made and sold in the U.K. by TR ENGINEERING LTD. The SYSTEM models are available in five sizes with outputs of up to 12kw for heating larger areas. The units feature a stainless steel heat exchanger for durability. The units contain a 2 liter expansion vessel, pump, and auto air vent for easier installation. The warranty on the units is not very good when compared to other brands.
This brand is made in Canada and is also available in the USA. The AQUASTAR AQ series units have a "smart board" which modulates the output of the unit. It also senses the outdoor temperature and adjusts its operation as needed. They are available in six sizes and offer a variable setpoint so that they can be adapted to the home's specific needs. The warranty is not as good as other brands.
This brand is made in Croatia and is sold in Europe. The EL-Cm units are wall-hung units with electronic modulating controls. They are available in eight sizes but their website does not have a stated guarantee for their products.
These boilers are made and sold in France. The RELAX DIGITAL units have electronic controls but their website is not much help and does not have a stated warranty policy.
The EXCELLENT II units produce hot water for central heating as well as domestic hot water. They have modulating control with nine steps of output. The ECOZENITH models can be controlled and monitored by SMS. The brand is a part of ENERTECH GROUP and is available in Europe.
The HYDRA REVOLUTION electric boilers are modulating units with electronic controls including an outdoor reset control for added energy savings. The boilers are made in Canada and are available in six sizes to match the heat load of the home. They are wall hung to save space but the warranty is not as good as some brands.
This brand is made in Spain and is a part of MONDRAGON CORPORATION. The DCSM/DCS models are for central heating and dhw production and feature a stainless steel water tank. The DEEM/DEE models are heating only boilers in sizes from 4.5 to 21 kw. They offer both wall-mounted and floor standing units but their website is not much help and does not have a stated guarantee for their products.


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The Lumenok lighted crossbow bolt end offers the crossbow user the ability to see shot placement like never before. The Ultra bright LED technology used in this Lumenok bolt end offers unmatched visibility by other brands. Add a new dimension to your next crossbow hunt, and take your bolt home with you.
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The hope of the Common Core is that all students will be college and career ready by the time they graduate high school. Ambitious? Yes, but a goal that Common Core advocates feels is necessary if America will remain competitive in a global economy. The standards assess specific skills in English/Language Arts and Math. One would expect the standards are like an intellectual workout routine for success. As you meet each standard, the stronger you get to achieving college and career readiness. However, the architects offer a "profile" of characteristics, rather than specific standards, that a college and career ready student exemplifies.
Look at it as a LinkedIn profile that leads to future success. As the architects put it: "As students advance through the grades and master the standards in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language, they are able to exhibit with increasing fullness and regularity these capacities of the literate individual." The term "literate individual" makes me think of Jean-Jacques Rosseau's treatise on education Emile. Rousseau describes how he tutors his fictional student Emile to become a "natural man," or enlightened man for the modern world. My eldest daughter will be a member of the graduating class of 2026. So, for our purposes, we are going to name our "literate individual" @Emile2026.
What skills does @Emile2026 highlight in his LinkedIn profile? (Cue Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man"…)
• @Emile's Independent: He's a self-directed learner who seeks out print and digital resources and asks his teacher for guidance.
• @Emile builds Strong Content Knowledge: He is well versed in array of different subject matter, and effectively communicates his knowledge through writing and speaking.
• @Emile responds to varying demands of Audience, Task, Purpose, and Discipline: He adjusts his tone and word choice depending who he is talking to and what he is trying to accomplish in his communication.
• @Emile Comprehends and Critiques: He discerns what an author is trying to communicate, but also analyzes assumptions and questions an author's use of bias.
• @Emile values Evidence: He uses evidence from print and digital sources to support his claims and to demonstrate a balanced approach to an argument.
• @Emile uses Technology and Digital Media strategically and capably: He uses a variety of multimedia in his writing, speaking, and communication, but is also aware which type of technology is best suited for his communication goals.
• @Emile understands other Perspectives and Cultures: He is cognizant he will study and work with people of different cultures and beliefs from across the globe. He actively seeks to understand other perspectives through speaking and listening.
Thinking about the @Emiles in my classroom, I wonder how will I get them to demonstrate they are college and career ready? It may be difficult to assess, but I can keep these characteristics in mind when planning a unit.
Take for example a research essay. All my students will be writing argumentative research essays in the spring. In planning my units, I need to be mindful how the formative and summative assignments will steer my students to college and career readiness. The characteristics serve as a checklist:
• How can my students independently evaluate sources for their essay?
• How can I guide my students to build content knowledge on their essay topics?
• What vocabulary do they need to know that is relevant to their task and their audience?
• How will I teach them to annotate so they can both discern and critique sources for their essay?
• What databases will I direct them towards so they get a balanced perspective on their essay topics?
• What applications will I ask my students to use to take notes on their research, evaluate their sources, and present their findings to their peers?
• How will teaching students the point/counterpoint structure help them understand different cultures or perspectives?
The architects of the Common Core hope the @Emiles in our classrooms will graduate as well-rounded human beings who are independent, knowledgeable, critically thinking, and mindful of themselves and their world. As you (re)design your lessons to meet the Common Core, consider how you are preparing your students to graduate high school, succeed in college, and in their future careers.


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Hillary Clinton Condemns Trump's 'Sh*thole' Remarks: 'Ignorant' And 'Racist'
Hillary Clinton took to social media Friday to honor those who were impacted by the Haiti earthquake on the eighth anniversary, and also to condemn Thursday's remarks from Donald Trump.
Trump's widely reported comment came Thursday during a bipartisan meeting with lawmakers on immigration in which he used the term "shithole" to describe Haiti and African countries and expressed an interest in accepting immigrants from countries like Norway, whose prime minister he had spoken with the day before.
In her tweet, Clinton said that Trump's statements were "racist" and "ignorant:"
The anniversary of the devastating earthquake 8 years ago is a day to remember the tragedy, honor the resilient people of Haiti, & affirm America's commitment to helping our neighbors. Instead, we're subjected to Trump's ignorant, racist views of anyone who doesn't look like him.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) January 12, 2018
It's worth knowing that Trump has since *sort of* denied making the controversial comments. Democratic Senator from Illinois Dick Durbin said on Friday that the president did indeed use the term "shithole" during the course of the meeting on immigration reform — which Durbin attended. The senator described Mr. Trump as saying "things which were hate-filled, vile and racist."
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On 4/20 came the tidbit that Brian A. Metcalfe's horror-fantasy film FADING OF THE CRIES, starring Bad Dourif, would be released in late May or early June. Probably due to the tentative nature of the scheduling, no specific date was given at that time. However, we now know exactly when the flick will make its way to U.S. theaters.
Word from GS Entertainment Marketing Group states that FADING OF THE CRIES will enjoy a limited theatrical run in L.A. and New York starting July 8th.
With Jessica Morris (below), Thomas Ian Nicholas, Heidi Shepherd, Julia Whelan, Jordan Matthews, Philip J. Silvera, Ryan Bartley and Pamela Clay also onboard - FADING OF THE CRIES focuses on Jacob, a young man armed with a deadly sword, who saves Sarah, a teenage girl, from Mathias (Brad Dourif), a malevolent evil that has begun plaguing a small farmland town while in search of an ancient necklace that had belonged to Sarah's Uncle.
Jacob sets out to get Sarah home safely, running through streets, fields, churches and underground tunnels, while being pursued by hordes of demonic creatures. Along the way, both come to terms with the demons within themselves – Sarah begins to understand her hatred towards her mother and sister may be unjustified and Jacob discovers the secrets of his past, realizing the only way to truly defeat the demons is to return to the very place his family was murdered.
FADING OF THE CRIES...in L.A. and New York theaters July 8th.


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text: So I completed Fallout 4 Far Harbour last night. I played it over Christmas and it had been a good 9 months since I played the main game. I got caught up in the main plot and felt the desire to help build/maintain the peace between the island's factions. Then I remembered that my character had 9 months previously joined the Brotherhood of Steel, killed his son and nuked the Institute and generally ended the game as a fascist in a set of power armour. Things did not go well for the Far Harbour Peace plan immediately after that 🙂


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Retailers without a comprehensive mobile commerce strategy are at risk of extinction, an e-commerce veteran has warned.
Dan Wagner, a British Internet entrepreneur and founder of Powa Technologies, said that despite the vast majority of people shopping online, "a surprising number of brands and retailers" have still not adapted their strategies to match consumer demand.
His comments came in response to research published today by the Office of National Statistics, which reveals that 96% of UK adults now go online via a mobile device and 76% shop online.
"The advent of the smartphone and access to reliable mobile internet has changed the landscape completely in the last five years. In today's always-on, mobile-driven culture, it seems hard to believe that only 24 percent of people accessed the internet via mobile in 2010," said Wagner, who is best known for becoming one of the youngest CEOs of a public company when he was 21 years old.
"People have become accustomed to the ability to browse and buy on a whim, and time is running out quickly for those brands without a comprehensive mobile strategy."
Driven by smartphone penetration and access to 4G, mobile internet usage has increased exponentially in the last few years according to the ONS's Internet Access- Households and Individuals 2015 report published this morning.
Ninety six per cent now access the internet through a mobile phone, more than doubling from just 24% in 2010. At the same time, 76% of all adults in the UK made a purchase online in 2015, up from just 53% five years ago.
Powa Technologies created the PowaTag mobile commerce platform to empower retailers to meet changing consumer demands. After downloading the free app, customers can complete transactions in seconds with pre-stored information, using a variety of triggers to suit any environment.
Users can scan printed tags on anything from products to displays and adverts, pick up audio tags in live and pre-recorded broadcasts, or tap to buy instantly online and through social media.
"It is not enough to simply provide an online store – brands must seek out new ways to attract and engage their customers through mobile devices wherever they are, whether walking past a shop window, waiting for a bus, or browsing online at home," said Wagner.
"Mobile engagement also holds the key to uniting online and physical sales, creating a single seamless experience to match consumer expectations."


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Title: Empyreal Illusions
Author: Jake Bonsignore
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy, Thriller
Tour Host: Lady Amber's Tours
Print Length: 390 pages
Jake Bonsignore is the author of Descendant of Strife, Empyreal Illusions, and Awakening the Fire. He is a graduate of the University of South Florida with magna cum laude honors. Outside of his literary pursuits, he enjoys playing sports and is a fitness enthusiast. He is currently working on his next novel.
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Breena tilted her head upwards and glared at him as best as she could. How had she ever been scared of him? She understood him perfectly. Everything made sense now. She had found strength in her weaknesses. The compassion that had made her vulnerable in her former life was now invaluable.
"You're wrong, Mulciber. I'm only fourteen years old. I'm not as strong as you…but at least…at least I can admit my faults. That takes true power. I know I can't…I can't do everything alone." She coughed again and whimpered from the dull throbbing in her abdomen. "Life is all about g-give and take. I need others to catch me when I fall. There's nothing…nothing wrong with that. I need my friends and they…they need me." She huffed and wiped the sweat from her brows. "There's more to strength than…than raw might. You just don't want to accept the…the truth. You're too scared. That's…that's why…." She hacked up spittle and heaved wildly. She could no longer make out anything but blurs of incandescent light. "That's why I'm stronger than you, Mulciber."
What? That…that doesn't…that doesn't…!
"It's your turn to prove your strength to me. Break…break free of Izanami and join me. You need me and I…and I need you. Don't…don't be a coward."
No more…no more, human!
Mulciber let out his fiercest shriek yet. One curt glance to his left halted Veku and Lilim in their tracks. Even Leinth stopped her relentless advance.
You…Mulciber hissed. You would call me a…a coward? Me? You are wrong! How…how dare you underestimate me? I am Mulciber, King of the Ifrits!
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Where to Get Free Logs
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I haven't even advertised for trees myself yet. I have more trees piling up than I can get cut. I work by myself and occasionally with help from my son when he is home. I have bought logs once from a landscape supplier. Apparently the tree services pay him to dump their trimmings at his lot and he in turn sells the logs for firewood and mulches some of it up. Either way, with a little effort and some investigating, you should be able to find logs to cut. Watch out for nails and foreign objects in the yard trees.
My mill is a 1220 too. Think about how you will get the logs from where they are to the mill. I have a 16 foot trailer that I mounted a small crane with a hand winch to. I made a ramp that attaches to the side of the trailer opposite the crane. Roll the log up to the ramp position, 2 straps under the log and then around the outside and back over the top and attach to the winch. Rolling is far easier than pulling or lifting. I have done it all and continue to refine my system. I don't saw for a living, but I do sell what I saw.
From contributor G:
When I was looking into starting a "tree recycling" program - taking urban trees and turning them into lumber - I found the local Davey tree service had loads of trees at their lot. As long as I could get a trailer there, they even said they would load them for me. And they were free.
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Try meeting some excavation contractors. They have always been my best source for logs. If you live in a rural area they are always doing drainage work and in a more populated area, it is urban expansion that requires tree removal. More times than not they get piled up and burned, unless it is in the contract that they can't burn on site; then they have to haul them off. You would be surprised what they knock down and waste. The trees are just in their way to do the site clearing. Here is a picture of part of the first of 2 semi trailer loads of free walnut that came off one job alone. Some guys don't want to listen when you call, or will listen but never call you back... If you get a couple that will work with you, great. I keep a couple cases of beer in the garage for those "log fairy" deliveries out of the blue. And if you have to fetch them when they call, you can't mess around; time is money and they will throw a match to the pile if you are not right there. But to drop what you are doing and go pick up a few thousand bft of cherry, walnut, cedar (whatever good grows in your area) is worth it most of the time.
Of course there are always tree services, power companies, township road commissioners...You could take an ad in the paper, but I would strongly advise against that unless you want 1000 calls offering "free" logs - all you have to do is come and saw the rotten nail infested thing that is hanging over a house down and clean up the mess (saving the homeowner $1500 in tree service work).
If you just want a couple to practice on, see if there is a local mill that will sell you a couple.
Another thing about having a mill you will soon learn: logs just show up after awhile. It may take a couple months, but when people find out you have one (unless there are 100 other mills around you), logs start magically appearing. I have come home to logs, mostly oak, nothing special, that I never did know where they came from. They were just left by firewood cutters, I assume - they leave a fresh log and haul off a trailer load of mill slab that is already partially dry to burn.
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Contributor D just saved me some typing. I second what he said. Just to reiterate one thing, if you get logs from a guy clearing a construction site, right of way, etc, be there when they say be there. If you are, they generally will be very helpful in loading or even cutting and trimming, as it gets something out of their way, but don't expect them to wait on you.
One thing you need is a metal detector. Especially in dealing with town trees. It will pay for itself in short order with saw blade savings.
From contributor Y:
Have to agree with contributor D. Just got several loads of firewood and a couple of saw logs from a 31 acre site. Most of the nice white oak logs went to a friend of the dozer operator. The site was in the city limits and the contractor could not burn the trees, but plans to bring in a tub grinder and make chips out of everything.
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Thank you for all of the ideas. I have a feeling that once I do in fact have the mill and word gets out, things should get easier. I think that the biggest challenge I am yet to face is moving the trunks. I look forward to the challenge, though.
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How do I Install OE Identical Oxygen Sensors?
Installation InstructionsREAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO INSTALLATIONHandling*DO NOT drop or use an oxygen sensor that has been dropped as this may have caused shock damage to the ceramic cell*DO NOT use any compounds on or around the sensor unless labeled as oxygen sensor friendly products*DO NOT use impact wrench or conventional socket type wrench to install sensor*DO NOT allow sensor or lead wire to touch exhaust manifold or any other hot component*DO NOT expose this product to water, oil, windshield cleaner, anti-corrosion oil, grease, terminal cleaner, etc.*DO NOT use leaded fuels, silicone or metal based additives*DO NOT store under high humidity conditionsInstallation Instructions1. Remove protector cap just prior to installation
2. If not already coated, apply (enclosed) anti-seize to oxygen sensor threads.
3. Install sensor body ensuring lead wire is not twisted or bent
4. Install all sensors with new gasket supplied and torque to proper specs as below: -M18 sensors (sensors with 18mm diameter threads) - Install finger tight then 1/2-3/4 turn with wrench / O2 sensor socket 26-33ft. lbs. -M12 sensors (sensors with 18mm diameter threads) - Install finger tight then 3/4 - 1 turn with wrench / O2 sensor socket 13.2 -17ft. lbs.
A) Flanged applications - (where flange is NOT already installed on sensor) Install flange to exhaust manifold first, then mount sensor in flange. (A copper gasket is bonded to the flange & no additional gasket is required) B) Flanged applications - (where flange is already installed on sensor) It is important to use the supplied gasket before installing sensor
5. Connect and route lead wire as originally installedWarning: Anti-seize compound may cause irritation to the skin or eyes. In case of contact, wash affected area with soap and water. In case of eye contact, flush with water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, consult a physician. If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting.


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• What are you currently reading?
• What did you recently finish reading?
• What do you think you'll read next?
What are you currently reading ? I'm not reading anything at the moment.i'm kind of out of inspiration.
What did you recently finish reading ? I recently finished ""Get Rich Blogging" by Zoe Griffin . Excellent book will be rereading sometime.
What do you think you"ll read next? I've no idea ,at the moment i'm kind of not feeling like reading !I don't know why it is but it is .If that makes sense ?


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See? All seems well, all my lovelies were out today (it was a good solid 23 degrees Celsius [73.4 Fahrenheit] outside today, so it was safe to bring them to lurk on the cement and get a taste of the outdoors and full, unfiltered sunlight again), yet these nagging suspicions...
Nevertheless, I document today's progress.
Jalapeno, doing fabulously!
Parsely? No, Farsely.
No, Oreganot.
No, B.S.il.
Am I surprised? Not exactly--I have heard that it is commonplace for seeds to get put in the incorrect packages, but that is not what I suspect happened here. (Yes, even though the B.S.il sort of looks like Cilantro until you literally put your face a fraction of an inch away from both varieties and see the tiny differences in real life. Voice of experience--but is it just my suspicions that make me believe that it is not just a couple of wayward Cilantro?)
So what do I think happened here? What are these suspicions of mine?
Suspicions = One of these things is to blame.
Guess which one?
Something tells me that those miraculously hardy weeds--despite my attempts to take out the roots from my borrowed compost soil--have found their way into my garden.
In addition to not being surprised (although I do feel a little cheated by the thought that many of the sprouts I was so excited about could have been a bloody weed all along), I am in a way quite happy that they are there. The reason is currently sitting in the windowsill--and no, it is not my seed-lets to which I am referring...
It is a certain troll feline who at one point in time ate my first three baby sprouts in the `windowsill` style garden that I attempted to create when I initially moved away from home--but that is a story for another day. In this case, I believe:
Weeds = bitter taste.
Kitty likes tall sprouts--but has not eaten any of mine this time around.
Perhaps that is because of the evil eye that I give her every time she checks them out.
And so at this point, I have decided that I will be continuing to watch them closely...
...And be sure to pluck their deceiving stalks straight from the soil the second they show themselves the traitors they are.
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I have been taking a break from running in January. Resting takes self control, honesty, and patience. All of which are much easier to come by in thought than in action or inaction if you will. The last time I ran a couple of days ago I was impatient and anxious. I wanted to hang on to the fitness I thought I had lost over seemingly a very long time of inactivity. I wanted to collect those miles and get as much out of that run as I possibly could. Later that day when I was thinking about that run I realized that this approach was not sustainable for me.
Yesterday I was reminded of Haruki Murakami's book What I talk about when I talk about running. I came across the above quote and realized that I was missing out on running in a way that could rejuvenate me like no other.
I set out to run and spend the entire run focused on my breath. I always have on my breathing beads bracelet. I have had numerous incarnations of this bracelet however the idea remains the same. Each time I take a breath I move forward a bead on the bracelet. As I come to the pendant I turn the bracelet around and go the opposite direction. Rinse and repeat. When I am stressed I can even just hold the beads and feel a sense of relaxation that I attribute to my practicing. It takes practice to do just about anything and relaxing and focusing on my breath is much more difficult than one would imagine. Meditating on my breath is simple in theory. You are aware of air flowing into your lungs. You notice your belly move with the breath. In and out. In and out.
One of the issues I have had to work through is the self recrimination I felt when my thoughts wander from my breathe. I have since learned that my thoughts are like clouds when meditating just as Haruki Murakami described them as. They come and they go. Thats what thoughts do. I gently bring myself back to my breathe and keep putting one foot in front of the other. I can guide my thoughts in a relaxed and calm way to address the things that may be bothering me or to take inventory on the state of particular aspects of my life like my mothering or my relationships. I ask myself if I have had creative outlets lately or have I been challenged mentally. Doing this while running takes the edge off and turns the internal volume down to a rational level. I think about something for a beat or two and then come back to my breath letting the thoughts float away.
Another aspect of meditating while running that I have come to love is how my breathe and my steps sync up and I find that I run most efficiently at that pace. It was a rediscovered epiphany. I knew it once last year when I was first leaning to run properly and then my goals and ambitions grew and changed and I lost sight of it. I knew it to be true but didn't practice it.
Today I accepted that I have work to do but it doesn't have to be arduous or without joy. I truly believe that you build distance and the speed will come. I responded to a friends question today about which distance do you like the best and I replied that I love long runs with Fartleks thrown in when the mood hits me. Long and slow with sprints between shadows or light poles for fun. I love long runs when I get to a point when I give in to the discomfort and start thinking about other things or nothing if thats what I want.
While my thoughts wandered I realized that nerve pain I was suffering from in one of my toes has healed. While letting the thoughts flow I discovered that I had handled the last month and even the whole of winter with much more grace than I had yet given myself credit for. I decided that after taking the above picture that even though I am a few pounds heavier it does make my face look younger and my dimple shine brighter.
I was pleased that my feet are only a little tender but I have not lost my good form so no blisters or hot spots from the barefoot run. Those six miles felt like one mile with this efficient style and I think that running alone in the foggy evening was exactly where I needed to be at exactly the right time and I didn't keep track of the time. I decided to run home as it began to get dark.


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During the silver anniversary of its global packaging awards program last night, DuPont granted top honors to U.K.-based design firm pi global for AidPod, which delivers life-saving medicine to remote sub-Saharan villages. This unique packaging and distribution program captured the premier Diamond and the Special 25th Anniversary 'Food Security' award.
"Twenty-five years ago we saw the DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation program as an opportunity to connect with this vibrant industry and to champion collaboration as a critical component in innovation," said William J. Harvey, president of DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers. "Twenty-five years later – as we look back at breakthrough winners and celebrate this year's winners – it's clear that collaboration remains central to bringing innovation to market."
The top winners epitomized collaboration and showcased how packaging adds value, according to Shanna Moore, leader of the DuPont Packaging Awards program. AidPod was developed by pi global for ColaLife, an independent non-profit organization that leverages The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) distribution network to get medicines and instructions to remote areas. The AidPod is a self-contained anti- diarrheal kit that tucks between bottles in Coca-Cola crates. This winning-generation AidPod has evolved to become part of the kit itself, serving as both a single, measured dose mixing and drinking vessel.
"It's not just small packages that good things come in – it's clever ones, too," U.S. Senator Chris Coons said. "The AidPod is proof that the combination of ingenuity, innovation and inspiration is powerful enough to overcome the world's greatest humanitarian challenges. ColaLife and pi 3's pairing of smart packaging with an effective distribution platform has enormous potential to make a real difference in sub-Saharan Africa." Senator Coons is chair of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on African Affairs.
As part of the quarter-century celebration, DuPont highlighted past winners whose breakthrough projects ushered in significant societal change and looked ahead at how packaging can shape society's future. The event also honored past winners who have won 5 or more times with a DuPont Continuing Innovation Award. "The 25th anniversary event was a chance for packaging to shed its 'silent hero' role, step into the limelight and accept the accolades," said Moore.
The DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation is the industry's longest-running, global, independently judged celebration of innovation and collaboration throughout the value chain. Each year an esteemed panel awards diamond, gold or silver honors based on "excellence" in one or all of three categories: Innovation; Sustainability; and Cost/Waste Reduction. This year the independent judges granted one diamond, four gold and 10 silver awards for packaging in a diverse set of markets. Access a video history of the awards and its impact here.
Diamond & Special Award for 'Food Security' Winner
Excellence in Innovation, Cost/Waste Reduction and Sustainability
AidPod for ColaLife Delivers Life-Saving Medicine to Children in Remote Villages through Coca-Cola Distribution Channel - pi global, United Kingdom; ColaLife, United Kingdom; Amcor Flexibles Europe- USA; Charpack Ltd., United Kingdom
Medicine remains difficult to obtain in remote villages in sub-Saharan Africa. Consequently, 15 percent of the mortality in this area for children under 5 years old is attributed to diarrhea, an easily treatable illness. Coca-Cola, however, is available almost everywhere in sub-Saharan Africa.
ColaLife, an independent non-profit UK-based agency with the idea to leverage the vast Coca-Cola network, collaborated with pi global, specifically pi 3, who developed a structural, self-contained package for an anti-diarrheal kit to nestle into unused space surrounding crated Coca-Cola bottles.
Called AidPod, the package is securely sealed with a strong film that can withstand severe impact, maintain pack integrity and prevent contamination. The AidPod also contains a soap packet separate from the rest of the contents to support hand washing. The medicine is packaged in single-dose sachets to be mixed with water in the AidPod container, which doubles as a clean mixing and drinking vessel.


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MURAKAMI x VESAILLES
Takashi Murakami's exhibition in Versailles. I love the scale of this exhibition. It would be great to see this collection in the real.
The Monk & The Monkey from Brendan Carroll on Vimeo.
A determined young boy, Ragu, is sent by his master on his final quest to become a monk. A seemingly simple task becomes an unexpected challenge for Ragu as he discovers the real value of his quest.