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If you care to share with the class, I'm curious as to what each of you came to HubPages to achieve, was it to find a way to earn money from your writing only, or was it because you wanted an audience for your work, did you accidentally find HubPages while doing research then thought, hmm this is interesting, or did the community grab your attention?
I'll start:
I found HubPages in craigslist when looking through the classified for unusual jobs, actually it was under "other".. I saw that there were a lot of entries for "writers" or "Freelance writers needed" After clicking through to eHow and a few others, I landed on HubPages through an affiliate link. I'd never heard of adsense before and had no idea how people were making money with writing online... I was blogging on MySpace just for the fun of it.
When I read the HubPages introduction I thought what the hell, and signed up, then went in and tried to decode this marvel of modern web Science... I read the press releases and that was what really grabbed my attention. Noticing that you could make money with those quaint little textual ads we all see on all those websites I thought wow, that's how you do that, being curious about it for years, This gave me pause. I then went to sunseven's profile after entering into the search "adsense facts" and read some fascinating hubs on how this all worked.
MY original motivation was to make money, at the time I was unemployed and was having a hell of a time finding work in my area. I went to bed that night with a smile on my face and dollar signs (instead of sugarplums) dancing over my head.. over the next few weeks I wrote my first few hubs but had no clue what I was doing... Joining the forum I was quickly schooled on the use of capsules and such and wrote the words worst hub thinking It was ivy league writing material.. I wasn't not then... Although money and survival was my first motivation I came to enjoy the service, the creative release and the community.. today I want to help new Hubbers do what I didn't figure out till 10 months later... to give back and teach what I've learned.
So how about you guys... what's your "story"...
1. How did you find HubPages
2. What was your original motivation(s) to write here
3. Has your motivations changed/morphed/grown?
4. If you could set one goal for your "career" on HubPages what would it be?
5. If someone threw a HubPages Party and offered to pay all expenses to get you to and from the party from anywhere in the world, would you go? What would you like to or expect to see at such a party? Where should it be held?
6. And finally what are your favorite hubs to write/read?
Pick one or all of these and tell us about yourself, Inquiring Hubbers want to know!
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I read about HubPages on a blog about how to make money writing online. The writer was very vague about earnings potential, but gave the impression she was making a living at it.
I now know she wasn't being entirely honest. She may be making a living writing, but not from the sites she listed - most of which pay very badly. She'd obviously worked out she could make a lot more money from referrals than actually writing for those sites!
Luckily I wasn't completely green, having been a member at Helium for a while and discovered how appalling the pay was. So my expectations of HubPages weren't high, but I did like the fact that I would have total control over my Hubs, and could edit and delete them any time I liked (which I couldn't do at Helium). So if HubPages turned out to be a fizzer, I could just delete my account and go elsewhere.
I can honestly say I have no desire to go elsewhere - HP may not make my fortune but as far as I can see, it pays better than any of the other revenue-sharing writing sites. I'm about to collect my second $100 cheque. What I value even more, though, is the amount I've learned - something I never anticipated. Without HubPages, I would never have started my website (or if I had, it wouldn't have looked nearly so good or been as successful). I'm now starting to think of HubPages as my online portfolio, a place to promote my websites, a community, and a hobby rather than a money-making venture in itself.
I think this is how many of us see it. I knew I had a pack of previously published material that was not on the net, for which I owned the rights, and which could be shared here. It also got me writing new material on a more regular basis. The control - especially the ability to add , subtract, enhance, etc. was very nice.
Some people may be trying to make a living wage here, and it probably can be done. The monetary incentive was interesting, but I do not have the inclination to make myself do all all of the time-consuming, mind-consuming tricks for optimizing profits. It is not my priority.
If I earn a little-- it's frosting. The cake is the fun, the learning, the sharing and the enjoyment.
Great story, thank you! I wouldn't have landed where I am now had I not found this site.. I'm grateful for it.
The lack of response might b from it being challenging enough to find time to write our own much less this extracurricular work you keep offering to everyone.
Or it could be because you have 15 other threads in the hangout alone. (I counted up to page 10 and gave up)
Your 2 week break?
Gotta go, Jerrico is about to post another great forum!
He's gonna teach us by giving us homework. Yay!
Don't knock me for participating and trying to make hubpages fun, all I'm doing is tryign to be an active stimulis in the community.. just like you mr DJ, ... don't be a hypocrit bro... if you read through all my threads you will see people do respond and do have some interresting things to say... how can this be a bad thing? sounds like your getting jealous that I'm taking some of your steam?
It's ironic DJ that you put up all those threads asking people to show you how to earn money, how to figure out why your hubs weren't making any money yet got all that traffic yet when I gave you all the keys you needed you said it was too hard and that you were too lazy to pull it off.. now you come in here and mock me because I'm trying to help others? at least be consisten guy...
I know I may not have alot of fans in this forum but one thing you can't knock me for is not being consistent, and helpful, active in the community, and always trying to help the community grow their potential... its a waste of time to mock people for trying to do something when all your doing is begging everyone for some attention... you seem to do that alot in both your hubs and the forum, which is fine by me but please don't try to grab attention by insulting people its rude and shows a severe lack of charictor.
I also found my way here via craig's list and joined through another hubber. I joined to make money and thought I'd just recycle some old articles. Now I am writing new articles for hubpages, and have enjoyed the experience very much. I am not far from earning my first $100. I hope by New Years Day. Some days I think I'll make it, other days I am not so sure;o)
To get the thread back on track...
I'm an established webmasters and I have been making my living off the web for about five years now (working for eight years, but the first three years I didn't make enough to call it "making a living").
I am a web publishing addict. I have about 200 domains, not all of them developed, but many are.
I am still not sure why I'm doing hub pages Maybe I enjoy the easy interface and just waiting to see how it goes. Hoping to promote my sites some that way and maybe even generate some cash in the process at some point.
That is one opinion. Another might be, "Why oh why did we let Jerrico back in the forums?"
He has taken over. and yes, you are right I am so jealous! If I could alienate people at this ratio...
So I guess that 2 week break was just.....what? another thread that died w/ less than 10 responses. The thing I LOVE about you is that even the smallest criticism sends you off and you right these long-winded, ass-chafing sermons, like the moral fiber is oozing out of you.
Laughable. I'll await your next hilarious tirade. No, wait, it'll four consecutive posts b/c you just can't seem to get my words out of your head.
Your like ANDY on the OFFICE. Smart but clueless.
As far as my attention seeking.....duh!
Consistency is your perception and overload is mine/ours. No big deal.
Do you have to start three threads a day to HELP us?
It's not that I don't applaud your efforts but you just NEVER shut up.
Do you realize you sound like a 4th grader with a head injury? YOU were the one who vouched for me (if you think that simply by your vote I was elected back in well we'll let you believe that) so when you put me down you only stab yourself in the foot with your own hub... barney...
you sound like that teacher on charlie brown wha wha wha whaaaaaa
How about posting something useful instead of insulting... I know this would require a brain cell, but I got faith in you bro...
Every time you post EVER your screaming like your your own best fan.. calm down... your yelling at me for yelling, wait, are you actually mad because I'm actually using the forum? because I'm active in the community? I wanna be you for halloween.. I think I got a greasy hat and some played out records here somewhere...
oh and ... Trick or treat (oooohhhhh scary costume DJ) lol
can't we all just get along? Why must you always throw wolf tickets? relax.
I have now spent a year working for revenue sharing sites and other sites that pay for writing. I haven't made a living, but so far this year I have pulled in a few thousand dollars (I am thinking about 4500 off the top of my head). I heard about Hubpages from a friend on MyLot. I tried it out and am quite pleased.
Recently I figured out how much I make per article per month on each site I write for. Hubpages is second (and quite far down from the 1st earner HowToDoThings.com). However, I like Hubpages better then HowToDoThings.com because I have complete control over my articles and can change them and edit them at any time. I also don't have to deal with an editor who may disagree with my point of view.
I still write for a lot of other sites and am hoping to grow my passive income into a sum large enough to call a living, I know that it takes a lot of work and that most people don't make it.
I have no problems with the subject matter of this thread Jerrico in fact I applaud it, your questions about why we joined and how we found hubpages would normally attract many answers, I would have answered it too, If you hadn't asked the question as though you were our teacher.
I am not here to rant and rave nor am I here to shoot you down in flames, I have better things to do to occupy my time.
I will offer this piece of advice though and it is up to you whether you want to take it or not.
When you post a message in the forums, any forums the first thing that you need to remember is that although you are typing your message into a machine, you are in fact sending a message to a group of real people, who have feelings, they have minds of their own they have likes and dislikes, people like you and me who go about our daily lives.
People don't like being pushed, we dont like other people trying to tell us what to do all of the time, we don't like people talking down to us like they know everything and we are totaly ignorant.
Jerrico Knows all he will make you rich, he will get you a million visitors every week.
listen to Jerrico he is better than you, but hey if you answer Jerrico back he takes a hissy fit and goes into a rant.
Jerrico in these forums you have been offered advice from other hubbers about your constant listen to me postings, and when we offer an opinion you fly off the handle.
we will start listening to you as soon as you start listening to us.
take care for now.....jimmy
This is 10% moderator speaking, 90% friendly advice...
First of all, when I offered to reinstate you to the forums, you agreed not to insult or attack any of our members. Disagreement is one thing, but you have several times now called other users names. This is the quickest way to get your forum ban reinstated.
Whew, now that that's over with, for the friendly advice: when people see long forum posts, it is human nature to simply stop reading, or hit the back browser. People come to the forums to interact, not necessarily to read (which is what they do when they browse actual hubs themselves). Unless they are already invested in the topic (for example, already have been posting to a thread), big chunks of text in the forums turn people off. Maybe they're missing out by eschewing wordy posts, but that's just the way it is. So that might explain why you don't get responses to some of your longer posts.
Also, if nobody responds to your post, getting indignant and posting over and over again on your own thread doesn't help anything, and actually makes it less likely that you'll get responses. It looks, from the outside, like you are demanding attention. Nobody here owes you attention, and nobody wants to feel obligated to reply to any one thread or other. We all just post on threads we find interesting. If somebody doesn't find your particular post interesting, that isn't necessarily a personal affront to you. But you can learn from what people do and do not respond to what the community is interested in, and post more of those types of topics, and likewise learn what the community is NOT interested in, and stop posting those types of topics.
So, that's just my 2 cents, as an outside observer (by which I mean, I've never participated in the drama between you and other users, and therefore don't have a lot of personal feelings tied up in it all). But I do have to jump briefly back to moderator mode and remind you that if you continue to insult other users, you're going to once again lose your forum privileges, this time for good. That's not a threat, it's just a fact I think you should be aware of and take into account in your future posts.
I understand. I think people take me wrong most of the time, then insult me based on their perceptions, then when I charge back I seem to be the only bad guy. That's fine though, I get it. Based on Jimmy's post and many others it seems I have come across as pushy or as if I know everything but truly that is not the message I'm trying to get across. But as a wise hubber once said- if everyone else is the problem maybe I'm the problem...
at any rate I'll chill back and refrain from long threads, or recouping from others insults, my intention was to help, not to demand, to teach, not to claim I have all the answers, my ploy was to share what I did learn, but it's blatently obvious I can't communicate with people here without coming off as arrogant or self serving, demanding or the like so I'll refrain and restore peace to the land of oz...
I'll stick to replying to others posts with short bursts of insight and divert the bulk of my time back to working, I didn't mean to come across the way I obviousely did, the irony is offline I have no problems interacting with people but forum's just don't seem to work for me.. to maintain my forum rights I'll just back off, become scarce and just write hubs to teach to those who care to listen, I don't know everything, I don't have all the answers, but I am making money and thought others could benefit from the fruits of my experience.. again maybe I just don't know how to communicate that in a raw format like a forum, I appoligise for stiring things up...
Nice one bro. Well said. I was so afraid to check this forum b/c I thought you'd react badly but you're exactly right on.
Here's an example I have that I feel is relevant to you Jerrico....and I wouldn't bother if I didn't think you were worth my two cents so here they are.
When I address the audience on YouTube in the videos....
Now I would love to shake the sheeeet out of the youngsters and say, "this music you're listening to isn't real hip-hop..blah blah". But they have already stopped hearing me b/c I started out by disrespecting them. Even if they like something awful like KID ROCK. You can't penetrate them b/c the blinders are on.
Now if I play a song that KID ROCK sampled, they will learn about what I consider to be real music that allowed them to have their KID ROCK song. Hopefully they will (as they get older) realize that the originals are better, but I can't decide for them. At least thru me they have found an alternative. Keep in mind, maybe the ONLY reason they even listen to an original is b/c of their association to KID ROCK. Now, they come to like it so much they buy their first Curtis Mayfield album. It's a long shot, but that's the angle I have to take.
Now we have only talked about half the possible audience.
What about the old folks that know their stuff, and they didn't learn a thing that was new. Well, I'll tell you what, they are the ones who enjoy the performance I give the most and they always leave the best comments. They can remember having the same enthusiasm for music, but it gets lost in the cracks of life. We get busy and responsible. And we certainly don't turn cameras on and dance poorly in public.
"I used rock n roll all nite and party everyday. Then it was every other day.
Now I'm lucky if I can find half an hour a week in which to get funky."
POINT ONE-respect the people you want to help!
POINT TWO-they are like 20 guys on youtube who do samples, why should they watch mine?
the amswer is passion. I'm not afraid to be goofy. You know about my appetite for attention and ego. By being silly I let them take their guard down because the frst joke is on me.
People don't turn on my videos and go "this guys cool!" they say things like, "look at this fool here...losin his mind. Kinda funky though......and he knows his stuff.....etc.
I slowly earn their trust. I think that you are capable of the same thing.
You my friend have a ton of passion and wisdom to impart. If you "let loose and tear it up" people will pay attention.
Happy Halloween!
I feel you on that DJ, although I have to disagree to that last part... "if you let loose and tear it up people will listen"
That's precisely what I did and it didn't play, it came out as arrogance and other things it wasn't supposed to be. My problem really isn't needing attention, or being humbled, it's not even really communication, it is controlling my passion when emotions become trip wires- simply put, I can be drastically cool, drastically useful, and a great how did hup put it "stimulator" or "shaker", but the problem is controlling my emotions.
to give you my idea of this dilemma I constantly seem to be battling...
It's like you have this long wavy hair and your sitting in the car brushing it... no problem, all is well... now put the top down, stand up and brush your hair... at first the annoyance is funny, you play along, but then the driver hits a bump and there goes your brush... now your misplaced anger is on the driver who cracked a joke and laughed at your frustration, only he didn't laugh at your frustration he laughed at the irony, did you see the joke or did you see him making fun at your frustration? Maybe that's a bad example..
bottom line, I have alot to offer, a big heart that says I care what happens to this guy I've never met, I honestly want to see successful Hubbers, I have this dream of making a difference, but I don't speak the language.
I may know something that he (the guy I don't know) doesn't seem to "get" but in my communication I tend to lack the awareness that I'm coming across as if I know this and he's an idiot for not paying attention.. I don't in any way think this, but in my passion I tend to lose sight of how I'm coming across, then when someone throws a wrench in my ploy, it's George Jetson at the Spacely sprockets plant and all hell breaks loose..
I can control my emotions. I can control my passion. But I can't control them at the same time I guess. I don't know how many days I've revisited my own threads, my own posts and shook my head at myself thinking- what was I thinking? then again, as I read this not feeling the emotion that was obviously present in the post, I realize- I wasn't thinking- that was the problem.. it was that alter ego that surfaces when I get too excited about a cause.. that "I'll stop at nothing to make it happen" issue..
(Sometimes I think I'd benefit from a "Jerrico to forum" translator, someone I boast about my idea to, tell what I want to accomplish, break it down, then let THEM post for me, start threads, and generally make it happen intelligently…)
Maybe it was originally generated out of the desire to stop procrastinating and make something of my life, stop getting run over by stronger people only to give up thinking it's useless. Sure I've developed the skill to persevere... but at what cost?
It sort of feels like I learned to drive fast but I didn't take that class on driving safely at high speeds.. trying to drive fast using drive slow rule books... when I'm driving slow, no problem.. when I drive fast, intentions pure, ambitions big, but look out for that dam car that's out of control... everyone says... oh crap here comes Jerrico again and he's doing it again...and you know how a community standing on the lawn of their homes, kids playing outside feel about that maniac driving 60 down a residential neighborhood right?
I'm too passionate (driving too fast) to realize what they are saying, so I only grab the few words in their post that seem to be insulting... maybe I should park the car, and read the manual... or better yet... drive 25 in a school zone ...the ones that don't get upset at my antics shake their head at my speeding through a "redidential" zone and say… that guy just doesn't get it… and well maybe he doesn't… until he's back to normal speeds and can see the problem.
heart on my sleeve.. that's the best I can explain it.. Life is about making mistakes, character is about learning from them, me, I'd like to just stop making them in public. Sorry for all the puns, metaphors are how I think lol… all those years as a business coach… not enough time in the break room playing with others…
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Hi, my name is Jess and I'm a second year Bachelor of Music student majoring in flute performance at the University of Queensland. I had experience teaching while in high school and really enjoyed it and would love to continue teaching while at uni. I am able to teach beginner to intermediate flute and piano students. I am also able to teach music theory.
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I kept after the dandelions for a few years. But I have a neighbor who loves them. When the wind blows, it drops the seeds from her dandelions right onto my patio. Fighting the dandelions is futile. Eating them is much more practical.
According to the USDA, dandelions are one of the best vegetable sources of beta-carotene, rich in fiber, potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, thiamine and riboflavin, and protein. All of the dandelion is edible, from flower to pesky root.
Earlier this month, when the flowers were just beginning to take over the yard, my son Berg brought me a big bowlful, and asked me to fry them for him.
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Trim the stems and the greens off the base of the flowers (those little leaves can be tough and bitter).
Dandelion Fritters
1 cup flour
1 tsp baking powder
Generous sprinkling of seasonings (I used thyme, red and black pepper, salt and garlic powder)
1 cup buttermilk
Whisk together the dry ingredients, then add the buttermilk. Fry petals in a hot skillet with fat of choice (I used a combination of olive oil and butter). If you press the flowers face down, they will fan out. Remove to paper towels, salt as needed, and eat while hot.
When you tire of frying individual flowers, dump the rest in the batter and make fritters.
|Children eagerly take their vitamins if you fry them.
I wanted to try to mirror Julie's nettle pesto, but that would have meant a drive down the pass, and we were staying home this weekend. We had rain and snow on Friday, with lots of fresh new dandelion shoots when the sun came out on Saturday.
|Wash dandelions as you would any greens, in a sinkful of cold water.
Dandelion Pesto
Large bunch of dandelion greens, washed and spun dry
3 cloves garlic
1/4 cup toasted pecans
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Olive Oil
Salt to taste
Whirl up the ingredients in your food processor, adding a thin stream of olive oil until you make a paste. I like to use pecans when making pesto from bitter greens such as dandelion, which can stand a little more fat. I also use pecans when making pesto from radish leaves and cilantro. We have a friend whose mother owns a pecan farm in Alabama, so we buy them in bulk from her every fall.
|Pesto Mis en Place
I put the result on a grilled pizza Saturday night.
Pizza Dough (adapted from Alton Brown)
16 ounces flour (My favorite for baked goods is Blue Bird, milled in Cortez, Colorado. Thanks to Suzanne Burkle for introducing it to me!)
2.5 teaspoons dry yeast
1 Tablespoon salt
12 ounces warm water
2 Tablespoons olive oil
.5 Tablespoon molasses
Whisk together the dry ingredients, and combine the wet. Add the wet to the dry, mixing and then kneading until it pulls together. Put dough into a clean bowl with a little olive oil, and turn the dough to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least six hours. Remove dough and let warm an hour or so before making pizza. If you're only making one pizza, just take out a third of the dough. I've kept this recipe in the refrigerator for five days, and the flavor only improves.
Preheat grill to 400, and make sure that grates are very clean.
Cut dough into thirds. Work into a 12-inch round with your hands or a roller, on a floured board. Move pizza to a floured peel. Brush top of pizza with olive oil. Flip onto hot grill. Let cook 3-4 minutes. Brush uncooked top of pizza with olive oil, and flip over. Spread pizza with pesto, and top with red onions, roasted yellow peppers, and fresh mozzarella. Cover grill and let cook another 3-4 minutes, until cheese has melted.
|Grilled Pizza with Dandelion Pesto
As any gardener knows, picking the yellow flowers and trimming back the leaves of the dandelion only leads to more flowers and leaves. If you're trying to rid your yard of them, this is maddening. If you're going to eat them all summer, it's comforting to know that they will never really go away.


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Ed Sheeran walks into a bar…
First unintentional camera glance by Chris D'Elia.
And the first line flub goes to… Bianca Kajlich!
Ron Funches: Perpetual sweat machine.
If seeing Scrubs buddies Zach Braff and Donald Faison wasn't enough, Braff's character ordered an Appletini.
Fellow Scrubs vet Christa Miller appeared with About a Boy's Minnie Driver as two patrons attempting to seal the deal with Shelly.
Bianca Kajlich's real life husband and Loveline co-host Mike Catherwood walks into a bar…
First breaking of the fourth wall, as Chris D'Elia pops his shirt open during a rare close-up.
Justin vows to live tweet his exchange with Danny, which was actually just Brent Morin tweeting during the show!
Another Scrubs alum walks into Black Eyes Bar. This time, it's Neil Flynn.
Justin's fake flirt with Candace may have been played for laughs, but it was actually the start of the night's only story line that'll carry over into subsequent episodes as Candace develops feelings for her boss.
Fellow Loveliner Dr. Drew stops by to give the gang some advice.
Danny asks Waz to play him off with thinking music…
…and portrayer Chris D'Elia accidentally walks into the camera as the show goes to commercial
TV's Scott Foley shows up to offer Danny Justin romantic advice, and messes up his fair share of lines along the way…
Ed Sheeran returned to Black Eyes to serve up the last of a long line of slaps.
Shelly goes meta, informing guest star Victoria Justice that Danny and Justin ragging on each other is just how this show works.
Chris D'Elia breaks the fourth wall once more and announces a three-minute commercial break.
Brent Morin gets his chest waxed, as the rest of his castmates look on in horror.
Nickelodeon and Disney Channel unite as former child stars Victoria Justice and series regular Bridgit Mendler close the hour-long episode in song.


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Dear students and colleagues,
The school is closed on May 9. Victory day that is celebrated on this day is one of the most important and most touching holidays in Russia.
If you are in St Petersburg, go to Nevskij Prospect and enjoy one of the numerous events in the city. You can see the details programme here http://www.spb-guide.ru/page_10898.htm.
We would personally recommend you to see the Parade (if you are lucky enough to squeeze through a crowd of people). The Parade will start at 10:00 on Dvortsovaya Ploshad.
At 15:00 on Nevskij there will be an amazingly beautiful and touching even that is called the Immortal Regiment. Thousands of people will join together, they will walk along the Nevskij Prospect with the portraits of their relatives killed in World War II.
if you want to walk with us on this day, please join our small group on May 9 at 9:00. We meet at cafe Stolle near Technologicheskij Institute.


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What makes a great writer? Reading!!
I think it's important to do all kinds of reading, fiction, non-fiction, comics, graphic novels, newspapers (are there any left) and even blogs, but for us screenwriters I think it's most important to read other screenplays.
You'll learn:
- How scenes are mapped on the page.
- How characters are introduced.
- How action is written.
As you read through a screenplay keep note of:
- Pacing. Does it make you want to turn the page?
- Setting. Is the writer giving you a sense of time and place?
- Tone. Do the comedies read funny? Do thrillers feel suspenseful? Do dramas feel dramaful?(OK that's not a word, but I was on a roll.)
So to that end I've come across a list of screenplays of movies for 2014.
If you've seen the movie - how does reading it compare to what you saw?
If you haven't seen the movie - see it, how does the movie compare to what you read?
Then I would suggest writing a paragraph or two about your observations. Because writers write right??
What's your favorite movie? Have you read the screenplay?
Share it with me - email@example.com
Write On, Write On!


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Walk a little more and eat a little less. The Step Diet is based on this premise. Let's have a look at what is the Step Diet all about, its pros and cons, and whether you should try it or not.
Who are the Authors of The Step Diet Program?
The Step Diet has been co-authored by James O. Hill, John C. Peters, Bonnie T. Jortberg, and Pamela Peeke. James Hill is an obesity researcher who is also the co-founder of the National Weight Control Registry and America on the Move. Because of his expertise in the area of weight management, James understood the need to find a different, alternative angle to long-term weight management for those who cannot perform strenous exercises.
What Exactly is The Step Diet and How Does it Work?
The Step Diet is not a just a weight loss program but also a weight maintenance program. It is designed for those who want an efficient and healthy way to lose weight and keep it off for a lifetime, while being low-impact.
The diet does not require you to count your calories, carbohydrates, or fat intake. It simply asks you to increase your daily physical activity and reduce your portion size.
The plan recommends walking 10,000 steps a day. The guide comes with a pedometer to make this task easier for you. James Hill believes that it is not necessary to run a marathon for losing weight. All you need to do is just strap your pedometer and walk.
Make sure that at the end of each day, the pedometer shows an excess of 10,000 steps and half your job is done.
Diet guidelines and tips are given in the book to reduce calorie intake and portion sizes. The authors believe that increasing your activity levels and reducing your portion sizes is the key to losing weight successfully and managing it effectively throughout your life.
What Can You Eat on The Step Diet?
The Step Diet does not place any restrictions on what you can eat. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meat, low-fat dairy and healthy fats are strongly encouraged. However, the diet plan does not give a list of any foods that you are not allowed to eat.
The only thing that you are asked to do is cut back your portion sizes by a quarter. Along with this, you will need to balance your daily food intake with the appropriate number of steps.
Charts are provided in the book to help calculate the number of steps you need to compensate for the extra calories that you eat everyday. You start with 2000 steps and keep adding 500 more steps every week. You will soon be doing 10,000 steps everyday. This is approximately 75 minutes of walking.
You are not required to take out 75 minutes from your daily schedule to do your walking. It can easily be done by strapping your pedometer and doing activities that require you to walk. So, you can take the stairs instead of the elevator. Walk to your office instead of taking the car.
If you are into other forms of exercising, such as cycling, charts will give you an equivalent number of minutes. So, if you want to do 1000 steps, you can do six to seven minutes of cycling.
Different charts are given for both men and women. So, based on your gender, you can easily calculate the number of steps you need to take or the number of minutes you need to exercise to balance any extra calories you may have consumed for the day.
Pros of The Step Diet Plan
The Step Diet is a healthy plan based on sound principles of losing weight. In short, staying active and reducing your portion sizes. Here are some of the benefits of following this plan:
The diet guidelines are fairly simple and clearly stated.
Staying active helps you lose weight and at the same time prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart problems.
Since you can eat anything you want, you can continue eating the foods you like. So, you don't crave for your favorite foods and keep enjoying your meals. It also helps in controlling hunger cravings.
Cons of The Step Diet Plan
There are absolutely no real disadvantages of The Step Diet plan. It has been designed by a professional who knows exactly what is required to lose weight and keep it off and stay healthy at the same time. So, you eat what you want, reduce your portion sizes, and just increase your activity levels.
So, Should You Try The Step Diet or Not?
You should definitely give the program a try. It is a healthy and less restrictive way of living your life.
You eat what you want, you compensate your extra calorie intake with extra steps and the more you walk, the more you can eat.
Simple as that 😉
In short, if you are looking for a long term weight management plan that is easy to include in a busy schedule PLUS includes low-impact physical activity, then The Step Diet should seriously be considered.


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Remember when I created my New Year's mini-goals? Well, now that we've rung in twenty-twelve, I thought I'd create some more pint-size aspirations for each month this year.
Starting with January! (duh)
So, what's on the docket? Here are my wee wants for this month:
start my 8-week Living Social boot camp….after making said purchase back in the cheerful high of the holidays, I'm determined to stick to my guns and put my money where my mouth is 🙂 Time to work that booty!
go on a long run (10 miles or more) twice this month…twice? I'm sure you're thinking…there are thirty-one days in January…SURRRRELY you can squeeze out more than two runs! Well, when my long runs are subjected to being done only on weekends, it shortens my time frame. Besides, these are MINI goals…remember? The distance might not be mini, but the requirement is!!
update more of my travel pictures on the blog…I've gone to some amazing places, and I want to share them with you! Out of the 12 countries I've visited, I've only posted albums from 3 of them….time to get crackin'!
eat more apples! I used to eat more apples in a week than most people do in a month, but lately, the honey crisps have been missing from the fruit drawer…it's time to bring them back! (Side note: I have an apple at my desk now! Apple FTW!!!)
So…what are some goals YOU have for January?
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pics: 1996 Eau de Parfum
Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin recently launched "1996". an Eau de Parfum with notes they've always been attracted to and powerful and inspiring enough to transport the wearer to another plane. Each box is decorated with a "Kirsten 1996" photograph taken by Inez and Vinoodh in that same year.


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EnGeniux Dev OTON X Artificial Game Console Arrival Getting Closer!
Today the EnGeniux Inc. release a new update regarding its next generation game console called OTON X. The small company shared a new retail box package for the developer units. The developer package will be all white displaying the yellow OTON robot logo on the top and front of the box. The system will retail for $399 for early adopters and indie developers. Early preorders customers will get the system, one controller, and a pair of Ding Audio headsets, plus phone and web support.
The Ding Audio headphones can be connected to any mobile device via Bluetooth, powered by a lithium battery with incoming phone call vibration alerts. The SERIES ONE Ding Audio headphones will come in four colors (Red, Black, White, and White/Blue color options) with more colors coming in the future. Ding Audio headphones can be used for listening to music, video games and videos. Learn more about Ding at DingAudio.com.
With new gaming applications coming on line like Leap Motion game controller which allow users to use motion to control the gaming interface and the new browser based console called AirConsole that allow players to turn their smartphone into a controller the EnGeniux team is motivated to get OTON into position to grab public attention. The challenge is definitely in front of EnGeniux to deliver this exciting and game changing game console.
The development for the OTON X game console has been slow due the complex nature of the console and cost to build a system that can self-create games without a developer. Nevertheless, developers can still benefit from the platform for game creation, promotion, and support of their newly exciting ideas or game development. The company is trying to get the first OTON system dub 2.0 units ready before Black Friday 2015. The company took a small hit early this year when a developer contract fell through but the company is working to wrap the final pieces of the 2.0 code up and ship to customers as soon as possible. EnGeniux is looking to signup 50 to 500 new developers during the first quarter of 2016. Learn more about OTON at OTONX.com.


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Hey Mom and Dad
So the trip to Boise was really fun but unproductive. There were 10 of us that went from the MTC, and 3 others that were serving in Boise for a couple weeks to get our visas. Everybody got their Visa but me. I don't know why I didn't. According to the Mexican Consul the people in SLC didn't send all of the papers they needed to for me. According to the MTC travel office, the Mexican place just hasn't done what they have needed to yet, so I really have no idea what the status of that is. Don't worry, they said it won't take too long to get, and I would be just fine spending a little extra time in the MTC. Nobody in my district has their travel plans yet though, which is really weird we should've gotten them by now. Austin hasn't heard a thing about his Visa or his travel plans either. It's just a waiting game now the travel office said.
Anyways the trip to Boise was so much fun. We got to order Dominos the
first night, ate at Carl's Jr and Panda the next day, and Subway the day after that. THERE ARE SO MANY GEESE IN BOISE!!! They were flying
everywhere, and at every park we drove by they were all over the grass. We stayed in an apartment, and from the back porch of it you could throw a rock and hit Cabela's. We never got to go to Cabela's though I was kinda bummed. A senior missionary couple that lived in Idaho drove us around in a big van, and they would drop us off wherever we needed to go, but they didn't stay with us. We did service at DI for 5 hours on Tuesday, and then the rest of the time just hung out at the apartment. The kids I went with all were really fun. Oh and I got my shoes shined at the Boise airport it was definitely one of the classiest experiences of my life!
I'm not trying to brag or anything, but of all the missionaries I went
with, I was the only one to get an address from anybody who wanted to learn more about the gospel! We flew Southwest on the way there, so I sat next to this business man and taught him while he was throwing down a Coors! It was way cool to actually teach a real investigator, I can't wait to be able to do that all the time.
I get to be host on Wednesday, tell the Olson's they better be looking for me! I'm going to try my hardest to find Kalin. You carry their bags into their room for them, and then take them to their classroom and answer any questions they have. I'm looking forward to being able to do it, since I missed it last week for Boise.
I promise I'll send the memory card home today; I filmed a video on it last night. Put everything on the computer and erase it and then film a video on Mom's Nikon camera (I think it will work better that way), and then send it back to me in the package this week please.
The temple is closed this week, so today I'm going to get my dry-cleaning and laundry done, and I have a haircut too. I'll get back on email later, so try to reply back to me if you have time. Thanks for everything, I love you.
Elder Johnson


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ANNANDALE – Mia Buchanon scored 15 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the Northern Virginia Community College women's basketball team, but Harford was victorious 114-42 in the season opener for both teams.
The Nighthawks, who begin the season 0-1 return to the court Wednesday, Nov. 7 at Chesapeake.
The Owls jumped on top 4-0 before Ciarra Owen scored NOVA's first points of the season a minute into the contest. The Nighthawks, however, could not continue with the momentum, as the Harford responded with a 9-1 run to take 13-3 lead.
Early in the second period, Natasha Porter drained a three to make it a nine-point game (26-15), as she scored five points on the night. However, over the next six minutes the Nighthawks were held scoreless, as the Owls built a 42-15 advantage.
During second half action the NOVA offense continued to struggled as Harford outscored the Nighthawks 63-24. Taylor Lynch led the NOVA offense during the second 20 minutes, as she tickled the twine for nine points.
On the glass for the Nighthawks was Lynch, who pulled down nine rebounds, while Owen had seven boards.


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Player Valuation: £8m
What a difference 8 months make.
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And 'he get us' - utter twaddle.I hate that vacuous saying.
It is right up there with "People's Club".
Haha yeah i saw that on match of the day and thought how pathetic he looked whinging about VARWhat a difference 8 months make.


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Kevin Storey x Lyfestyle Paisley Capsule Collection
Lyfestyle Clothing has teamed up with the homie Kevin Storey (Brand Manager at Epic Records) to put together a Paisley Capsule Collection. Kevin Storey is one of the emerging forces in media and entertainment in NYC and the Paisley Capsule exemplifies his attention to detail and marketing acument. On July 16th Lyfestyle will be releasing a special edition to the Paisley Collection that will only be sold at The Good Company store located on 97 Allen Street. We here at Uristocrat are inviting you to a private viewing of the collection. Come enjoy complimentary drinks and celebrate the in-store release of this special edition to our Paisley Capsule Collection. RSVP at http://uristocrat.com/2012/11/air-jordan-9-calvin-bailey-2/


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Monday, May 26, 2014
little h's adventure room
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Hello There, We just got home from a great week--which was a terrific 'healing' experience for me --as I recover from gallbladder surgery followed by that wicked infection... You'll have to check out my blog post today (if you haven't done so yet).ReplyDelete
Love the 'new' room... I remember (even when my kids/grands were young) --that 'themes' were used to decorate their rooms... Love it...
Happy Memorial Day to you and yours... Let's never forget those men and women (past and present) who were/are in the Armed Forces and have done so much to give us the FREEDOM we have today. God Bless ALL of them and God Bless the USA.
really clever and cute and should last until he is a teenReplyDelete
Love this little boy room. You are right it really can grow with him, too.ReplyDelete
What an adorable room!ReplyDelete
What an adorable room. I just love all of the pretty colors.ReplyDelete
Oh my! That is such beautiful boy's room! Those little sofas always make me stop.ReplyDelete
there's something about them that makes you dream up a playhouse.
It is really cute!ReplyDelete
omgoodness, how perfect!! and it will grow with him as it is mature/baby. i love it!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 29, 2014 at 11:18 AM
How cute! I never would've thought of this theme.ReplyDelete
Your comment is such a blessing and encouragement to me! Thank you for taking the time to leave one.


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Lisun engineers visited two Mexico customers during 5th~20th October. These two customers are purchased LPCE-1 Spectroradiometer & IS-3M 1010P Integrating Sphere System from Lisun.
Generally, diameter less than or equal 2m integrating sphere can be packaged as a whole wooden box and shipment, however, 2.5m integrating sphere or bigger must shipping with several pieces and need professional engineers to do installation, debugging and training at site. Lisun engineers visited two customers this time: one is one of famous LED company at Mexico; the second Mexico local brand third test laboratory.
Below are some pictures during the installing and training:


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Effort is definitely one thing that separates the winners from the losers. Plan on working as hard or harder than you ever have in your life to make this kind of money. I have found it's never as easy as it sounds and many people give up before they ever hit their goals.
How can that happen? We all know that nothing moves until something moves: You! There is no better way to get things done and working than to do them Yourself. Success in everything is a journey that will take you places you never thought of but always wished to go. The question is, are YOU ready to pack your bags and start your journey?
If you spend your time being the "go-for" for your family and friends, your business will fail. You are not at home to be at the beck and call for your family and friends regardless of what they may think. Let them know that. I stubbornly refuse to assist family and friends with tasks during the hours of 8 to 5, Monday through Friday.
Does the company that you're looking at have some type of "buzz" that surrounds it? Do the products or service they offer have enough appeal to draw people to it?
But while you may think the search can be frustrating, it isn't all hopeless. There are legitimate home business opportunities out there and yes you can earn money from them. If you do want to start your own business don't give up your search.
It's at least 10x more effective to target a group of people who "already" possess positive character traits and good business skills that'll help you take your business to the next level.
2) You should be provided with all the necessary training. They should teach you how to market your business. You will never earn any money if you do not know marketing. This is especially important for anyone new to business and has not been involved in marketing of any kind.
When I first started trying to make money online I even was influenced by a lot of this and that really stopped me making real progress online. It was only when i took action and started a real business that the results started to come.


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Covanta Energy
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Environmental impact assessment
PBA has had a long-standing role in the development of an energy park at the Rookery clay pit in Marston Vale, Bedfordshire.
From 2008, PBA has supported the clients on their respective planning applications to restore the 90 hectare Rookery south brick pit and for the 585,000 (average) tpa Resource Recovery Facility (RRF) within it.
PBA has provided planning support, acoustics, EIA coordination, ecology, flooding, noise, transport, stakeholder engagement, geotechnical and geoenvironmental, project management, civil engineering and structural engineering services for the RRF and low level restoration scheme (LLRS) works. We've also advised on the Construction Environmental Management Plan.
The planning application was accepted by the Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC) in August 2010. Covanta received its Development Consent Order (DCO) from the IPC in October 2011 - the first one in the UK from the IPC.
More recently, we've been appointed by Watt Power Limited to support its forthcoming DCO application for a 299MWe gas fired peaking plant within the Rookery.
In 2016 PBA was commissioned by Covanta and their JV partner Veolia to assist in the delivery of Phase 1 of the LLRS being undertaken for O&H properties to enable the commencement of the construction of the Rookery EfW.
The works to date have involved the regarding of the base of the pit, winning new material from the southern enclave and construction of a new surface water drainage scheme including new attenuation pond, pumps and realigned drainage ditches. The earthworks of Phase 1 being largely completed by the end of 2017.
In addition PBA has supported Watt Power Limited for a DCO application for a gas peaking plan which will occupy part of Phase 2 of the LLRS.


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I was thoroughly impressed. Had a complete tour of building and even had lunch. I would rate 5 stars. My family will be going back Saturday along with my mom to see how she feels about it. Completely accessible and affordable.
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I recently had the opportunity to tour Regency Manor. I was a little skeptical at first because the rates were much lower then others in the area, but I was pleasantly surprised. The one bedroom unit is so spacious, and I could not get over the fact that all the units come with a full kitchen (with full sized appliances). I am currently only researching my options for down the road, but since this was a newly opened Independent Senior community I wanted to check them out. I would definitely give a thumbs up. The entire staff made me feel welcomed and it really was a breath of fresh air.
Regency Manor, located conveniently near St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, IL, is a great option for the active independent senior.
We offer spacious, one bedroom and studio apartments. All of
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When you have a young baby, you want to keep them with you all the time and you also want to keep your baby comfortable and comforted.
If your baby is hard to settle, or has a condition like colic that means they find it hard to rest, you may have days when you feel as if you get nothing done.
Here are a few simple ideas for how to keep your baby close to you, comfy and settled around your home.
Settled night times
Very small babies need lots of sleep – in fact, babies between birth and three months sleep for as much as 23 hours per day and in the first two weeks, are asleep more than they are awake. Even bearing this in mind, night times are very important and your baby should be put to sleep in your bedroom with you, on a firm, flat mattress with a waterproof cover and sleeping in the "feet to foot" position at the bottom of the cot or crib. Bedding should come just to the shoulders – or better still, choose the right baby sleeping bag for the time of year. Make bedtime and night time dark and quiet and never fall asleep with your baby in your arms in bed.
Find out more about your baby's sleep in the first three months.
Travel with baby
If you are going away for a weekend with family or friends or for your first holiday with your new baby, it pays to be organised and to take all you might need with you.
A travel cot is a great addition to your home; not only can you use it when you are travelling but you can also use it as a safe and comfortable place for your baby to rest and play while you are at home. Portable, it can go with you from room to room (never try to move it with your baby in it).
Read our review of the Nuna Sena aire here
Spend time together during the day
If you want to get on with a few household chores and catch up with friends on your laptop during the day, you need to know that your baby is safe and happy while you get on. That's where a baby bouncer or chair such as the Nuna Leaf really comes into its own.
With its cradling seat and newborn insert, the Leaf is the next best thing to having your baby in your arms. With just a gentle push, the seat will sway side to side to gently rock your baby to sleep. Its inclined position also helps your baby if they suffer from reflux or colic, as the baby's head is held above the stomach and helps prevent stomach contents from being pushed up into the oesophagus.
Read our review of the Nuna Leaf here
This is also great for play time, as you can attach a play bar to the seat to keep your baby entertained.
Don't forget to give your baby some tummy time too, on a play mat on the floor!
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Willsound MK2
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Hi Customers,
On the end of December, I got the Willsound MK2 32 ohm. It is mad by Indonesian builder. From the housing it is still the same construction and shape but it has black color intead of white on MK1. It also has the same cable with MK1. Then what is the difference ?. The sound signature is the big difference, The MK2 is more balance, it feels from its bass which is thinner than MK1 and it is more sparkling. If you ask me which one is better ? It depends on your preference. If you need more bass and warmer, the MK1 is the choice but if you need more balance and brighter then MK2 is the choice.
Update January 2019 : According to builder some parts has the new up grade which more open on its sounding !!! and now Willsound Mk2 comes in white shell only.
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Brighten up your kid's room with these lovely coloured dot stickers. The 100 wall decals are easy to apply, removable and repositionable. And they don't leave marks on the wall.
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Tresxics loves to put that special touch to your kid's room by creating cool wall decoration.
Apply the stickers the way you like on a smooth and clean surface. Make sure your hands are dry. Avoid cleaning with water or other liquids.
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Audi's Q3 crossover has been redesigned from the ground up, but it will not hit dealerships before the very end of the year. After that, the German car manufacturer will add a more potent option, which is going to be introduced sometime in 2019 as the 2020 Audi SQ3. Even though it's still pretty far away from production lines, the vanilla option looks almost ready on the first spy shots.
The camouflage hides the details, but the overall design can be hinted already. As far as we can see, the 2020 SQ3 will basically feature pretty much the same lines as the regular new-gen Q3. Though, it appears that the vehicle sits closer to the ground and rides on bigger wheels, which are paired with red calipers. The front bumper is definitely enlarged coupled with larger air intakes that sport silver framing. The biggest give away is the rear bumper for sure. The 2020 Audi SQ3 will host a redesigned bumper with S-specific quad exhaust tailpipes, which is characteristic for all S-badged high-performance models from Audi.
The compact crossover still hides its cabin. However, we think we know what's cooking inside. Judging by the latest reports, the future SQ3 will use a fully digital instrument cluster that will be completed with an enlarged MMI infotainment screen. The performance model will likely feature more assistance systems than the regular model, as well as some special, most likely metallic accents.
The biggest mystery is what's going to power the 2020 Audi SQ3. The high-riding vehicle can't get the awesome 2.5-liter five-cylinder mill because the option should be reserved for the most potent RS Q3 version. Instead, the S-badged compact crossover will use a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4. The engine will deliver 310 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, which should reduce a 0-60 mph time below 5 seconds. The turbo unit will be mated to a seven-speed S Tronic transmission and a Quattro all-wheel-drive system.


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Field Notes
17th September 2010
Went to Kantalia:
Took a procession through the bazaar. Police inquired about our antecedents. Speech, songs at the bus stand. 40 – 50 people attended. Rs. 88 collected. Signatures for support.
Next stop: Sorat city
Songs, speech. 30 – 40 people. Collected Rs. 60.
2 good examples of complete payment of Rs. 100 for NREGA.
Night halt: Pali
Speech, procession, songs – at two venues. The city was partially closed because of advocates' strike. Decent response (30 – 40 people). Collected Rs. 91. Staying the night at Nagar Parishad hall, Pali. As I type this report we are having a lively bhajan cum dance session, where the local women have also joined us.
– Aditya Vikram Rametra, A volunteer with MKSS in the yatra travelling in Rajsamand, Bhilwara and Pali


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The University of Rhode Island golf team began the season with a first-place finish in the Rhody Fall Invitational at the Newport National Golf Course this week thanks, in large part, Joe Leavitt and Billy Walthouse.
With a total team score of 892 in three rounds of golf, the Rams overtook the next best team, Bryant University, by 15 strokes. URI also improved its average performance from the last six years by 15 strokes.
Star golfer Leavitt followed his sweep of all four titles in New Hampshire this summer with another top finish, racking up 2-over par with a 218. The second-year Ram averaged just 4.7 strokes per hole in the process. Walthouse took home third-place honors finishing with 221. Leading every golfer in the tournament with 35 pars, Walthouse was just three strokes behind Leavitt and one stroke behind second-place winner sophomore Kyle Buschmann out of Bryant.
"We established our top three very clearly," URI head coach Gregg Burke said per GoRhody.com, "I was happy to see Joe Leavitt get his first win."
After spending much of last season conditioning and getting more experience, the Rams look poised to have one of its best years in recent history. Despite having a team with so much potential to compete, Burke said that he is excited to see the season progress.
"It shows how much the talent has increased and how hard the guys have been working," Burke said per GoRhody.
In addition to Leavitt and Walthouse, the Rams had solid outings from its other players to secure the win. Junior Makenzie Denver finished his first tournament at Rhode Island in fifth place with 225. Fellow classmen Nick Fairweather tied for tenth place with senior Seamus Fennelly with 233. The two had nine and seven birdies in the tournament, respectively. To round out the scoring for the Rams, senior Jared Adams had a 251 to tie for 26 as well as six birdies for himself.
With just a few days until the Rams are on the road again, the team will be expected to contend with some of the other top programs in their next tournament like the University of Hartford, the school hosting their next event.
Rhode Island will look to follow up this week's strong performances at the Hartford Hawks Invitational, where they finished in sixth place out of 17 teams last year. The squad will be competing at the Bulls Bridge Golf Course in Kent, Connecticut, on Monday and Tuesday.


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Health Ministry
The Health ministry utilizes the services of the congregation's health professionals to provide health awareness programs, sponsor health education programs and disseminate health related information to the congregation and the community. This ministry an integral part of our vision to provide a meaningful and relevant ministry that meets the needs of the total person, body, mind and spirit.
Upcoming Monthly Event
Wednesday, March 28th from 5:30pm to 6:45pm
Please join the IBC Health Ministry for this month's Health Information Advocacy Hour.
Discussion Topic: "A Conversation to Increase Awareness About the Importance of Cancer Screening". Note that March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
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Field Report: ISACA NACACS 2018
Members of the TalaTek team recently participated in the largest ever ISACA North American CACS conference in Chicago, alongside over 1,500 attendees. The opening keynote energized the conference with a dynamic presentation from the inspiring Erik Wahl. His message explored the need to break through fear and conventional thinking and harness emotion to rediscover your creativity. An interesting topic for an audience set to spend three days learning about audit and compliance best practices for following rules and regulations. Erik's presentation resonated though, with a message about the need for creativity if you wish to excel, no matter what your trade.
Over the next three days the conference hosted dozens of sessions on a wide range of topics including audit, AWS Cloud, DevOps, incident response, risk assessment and third-party risk management. By far some of the hottest topics at the conference included:
GDPR – GDPR was top of mind for all attendees. Even the opening remarks included an overview of GDPR and its looming deadline of May 25, 2018. Many sessions devoted time to discussing the practical implications of GDPR and how organizations should be integrating this new regulation into their operations.
Block Chain – This emerging technology was a prominent topic in several sessions. Presentations included exploration of block chain fundamentals and what this disruptive technology may mean for security and audit professionals in the future.
Cloud Security – With cloud becoming not just mainstream but the first choice in many organizations, the honeymoon is over. Many sessions covered practical approaches to key cloud risk and security considerations including architectures, data security, identity management, DevOps and access control. The key recommendation in every session – don't be lulled into a false sense of security with the cloud. Organizations must understand their responsibilities when implementing cloud technologies, they may have more at risk than they think.
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Neither addiction nor relapse happens overnight. Typically, addiction takes the substance user through a step-by-step downward spiral that ends in addiction treatment. Relapse also has stages and learning to spot the triggers and the stages of a relapse can help stop it before it actually reaches the physical stage.
Relapse Prevention: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You
The best argument for never starting down the path toward substance use is that addiction is forever. Addiction is a complicated, chronic disease. This means that you will battle it for the rest of your life and have periods of remission and relapse.
One thing that is understood now about addiction is that there are steps leading toward relapse, just like there are steps for getting sober. In fact, relapse is not one single moment, but a series of mental and physical triggers that cause people to fall off the wagon. The other important thing to note is that relapse is very common; Drugabuse.gov says that 40 to 60 percent of substance users relapse at least once during recovery. Relapse does not mean that you have failed, but for many people, it is part of their recovery journey.
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- Mental relapse comes after a long period of failing to take care of your physical and emotional health. You may start craving drugs or alcohol and feel angry and out-of-sorts. These feelings feed the urge to use again, and you may start to think more about the people and places tied to your past substance use. This may even lead to behaviors like buying a bottle of alcohol and staring at it, in a kind of planned relapse.
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I've eaten far too much crap this weekend. It started on Friday – I went over to my son's place and ended up having to walk from there to the ATM for him (long story). The rain outside didn't look too bad, but after a few blocks it got worse. Finally got to the ATM, chilled to the bone and with soaked feet and the lure of the Vietnamese place across the street sucked me right in. The noodle soup would have been okay, but no, I had to order spring rolls. Those lil buggers have 100 calories each but damn they are yummy.
Then last night, I visited my friend. He's been telling me about the fish shop that sells thick flake for months. We were going to go there over Christmas and it was closed. We finally made it. Again – thick flake, not so bad. The chips on the side – bad.
On top of that has been all the treats and snacks and junk. What am I doing to myself?
I planned to run today but after a few kms felt like shite. Got to Princess Park and turned around and walked home. I'm still feeling sick and thought I could do it but nope. At least I had a decent walk. I spent the rest of the day having bed rest, well apart from cooking up a chilli and a big pot of soup.
Oh yeah, and things sorted themselves out with my sister last night. She went to the football with her ex then went out drinking with a bunch of old friends from when she used to live in Melbourne. I think it's good that she's doing that – makes for a bit less togetherness.


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The Virtual Open House will serve as the second major public outreach event of the Rio Grande Trail Master Plan effort.
"This continued process will provide transparency to the master planning process, and spur interest and broad support for the Rio Grande Trail's development," said Chairman Ken McQueen.
Visitors can enter the open house at http://voh.riograndetrailnm.com/ and navigate it at their own pace and based on their own interests. The format is user-friendly and graphically-rich. It is designed to require an average of 5 minutes and no more than 15 minutes of a participant's time.


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TITAN T1 | Nash
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Nash Titan shelters have been a huge hit with anglers over the years, and this new version should once again become a regular sight on the banks of lakes the length and breadth of the country.
If you have been around as long as I have, you'll probably remember the stir that the first Titan created when it was released 20 years ago. I'm glad to see that this new version has had a revamp, and has evolved into something worth a closer look thanks to the clever use of new materials and unique design.
The T1 comes in a large carrybag that houses everything you need, with mesh panels to help with evaporation should it be packed away damp. Setting up was easy, although I did refer to the instructions, just in case. In a couple of minutes, it was pegged down with storm poles in place. It looked perfect at the first time of asking. The material feels quality, and the addition of vents front and back make it perfect for a wide range of conditions.
Inside there is a mesh inner dome with groundsheet, which went up with ease, and it serves two very useful functions. It not only keeps out unwanted guests, making it perfect for long trips abroad, but also helps with condensation. This inner can be removed to create more room inside.
Talking of space, the T1 has a large footprint, and thanks to the vertical back, the bedchair can be positioned well to the rear of the bivvy, so there's loads of room. The whole thing oozes class, from the zips and poles, right through to the material and clever storm pole arrangement. As with the inner dome, you can unzip the front to create a brolly effect, which provides loads of protection due to the excellent peak design. There are lots of nice touches, such as the rain gutter, an internal light hanger, and the well thought out rod-retaining straps. The bivvy uses the very latest materials, which is obvious, including an upgraded block for reduced weight yet enhanced performance and rigidity, and a new frame design. Once set up, it swallowed my gear effortlessly, and I had more than enough space to do a week on the bank, as opposed to the 48hrs I had planned. With everything included, this bivvy weighs in at a gnat's under 15kg, and can actually achieve 8kg if you strip out the dome, etc., which isn't hard. Whether it's a week or a night, the Titan can handle it, just like its popular predecessors.
My lasting impression is of an excellent product that has good build quality, and is well thought out with some great features, including the peak and inner dome. On Sunday afternoon, I was rather sad when the T1 was packed down and slipped effortlessly into its bag, simply because after the short weekend, it had to go back to Nash HQ. Although the time was brief, it left a lasting impression.


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Chile Mine Rescue
In all the bustle of
's Commonwealth Performance and the Horse-trading that was happening in the Karnataka Assembly, one particular news item hardly got any mention in our national newspapers. It was an international happening of massive proportions with lessons and leaves to take for one and all and should have deserved front page space. The news of the rescue of 33 miners stranded in the India San Jose Mine, Chile, had brought relief and ecstasy, not just to but to the whole world. The Chile Government and most notably President Pianara, needs to be congratulated for remaining positive throughout as also for the uni-dimensional commitment shown in rescuing the miners. Chile
The rescue operations involved meticulous planning, drilling and space technologies, as also medical involvement which the miners received from experts doctoring them through tubes and pin-hole cameras inserted approximately 2,300 feet onto the earth. The psychology of the miners trapped under the rubble for more than 65 days kept alive were a testimony of the rescue diet that was supplied to them through a tiny borehole, as also the exercise regime that was administered to them to keep their calories high.
The fact that the stranded miners were able to foster a bonding among themselves by helping each other in such hostile environment, even while floating with the single aim to survive was indeed commendable. It speaks a lot about their fortitude and resilience as also their brotherhood. The miners too, organized themselves very well to keep the environment clean, and needs to be complimented upon. The operation involved boring half-a-mile of tunnels in an around the area so that the stranded miners had ample space to walk, exercise and even for waste disposal.
And Last but not the least, a small mention needs to be given to the Sunglass Manufacturer Oakley, who donated ridiculously expensive dark glasses, so as to protect the miners from the sun-blast, once the miners were pulled up to safety.


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Invaders (Vinyl)
* The amazing debut by genius composer and rising electro star Hollywood Burns.
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A truly unique voice has arrived to inject life into the retro-electro scene from its repetitive slumber.
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With huge nods towards Giorgio Moroder, Bernard Herrmann ("The Day the Earth Stood Still," "Psycho," "North by Northwest"), Jerry Goldsmith ("Gremlins", "Alien"), and Danny Elfman … Hollywood Burns provides the perfect link between cinema soundtrack nostalgia and classic dance.
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Female 'Thor' will not be 'She-Thor' or 'Thorita'
The Norse God who holds a hammer in his hand is about to change his sex, in a new series of comic book icon, publishers had informed media earlier.
The female Thor reportedly will be a full fledged addition to the series and not just a part time or auxiliary character.
The change of gender is not unprecedented for Marvel, which was bought by entertainment giant The Walt Disney Company in 2009. Captain Marvel used to be male, but is now female.
In Hollywood, Thor has been portrayed by Australian actor Chris Hemsworth in two "Thor" films as well as 2012's record-breaking "The Avengers."
He will again play the role in "Avengers: Age of Ultron," due out next year.
It is still unclear whether the Australian actor will have to hang up his hammer, to be replaced by a female Thor.


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Arts & Entertainment
Arts in brief
Arts in brief for Friday, September 4.
Vicci Martinez to play two nights at Tagaris
Vicci Martinez is next on the calendar for Tagaris winery's summer concert series Sept. 4-5 at 7 p.m. The winery is at 844 Tulip Lane, Richland
The Tacoma-based singer/songwriter has opened for artists such as Sting and Annie Lennox at the White River Amphitheater. She sings a mix of rock to ballads. There is no cover.
Connell Fall Festival planned Sept. 9-12
The Connell Fall Festival is Sept. 9-12 at Connell High School. Festivities include a rock concert and street dance, karaoke, belly dancing exhibition, breakfast, parade, art and flower show, carnival and more.
Most events are free, but admission to the street dance is $5. Events happen at different parks around the downtown area. For more information, go to www.cityofconnell.com/fallfestival.html.
History series features Japanese immigrant
The Living History Series features the pioneer life of Japanese immigrant and restaurateur Yuso Shinbo at 2 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Fort Walla Walla Museum, 755 Myra Road.
Museum hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Oct. 31. Admission is $7 adults, $6 seniors and students, $3 kids 6-12.
Wildhorse comedy show brings the laughs Sept. 3
Rick Pulido, Phil Johnson and Jack Soren are the featured comedy acts starting at 8 p.m. Sept. 3 at the Wildfire Lounge at Wildhorse Casino in Pendleton.
On Sept. 10 the comedy acts of Jerry Corley and Kul Black are featured. Showtime is 8 p.m. Admission is free to both shows and is open to the 21 and older crowd only.
Prosser celebrates States Day on Sept. 7
Prosser's States Day is Sept. 7. A parade starts at 10 a.m. and winds through the historic downtown area. There also will be a carnival, arts and craft booths, food vendors and kids activities happening throughout the day. Admission is free.
For more information, go to http://prosserchamber.org
Columbia squares dance set Sept. 12
The Columbia River Squares dance club will hold its monthly dance from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Richland Community Center, 500 Amon Drive.
Guest caller is Doug Davis from Spokane and guest cuer is Tina Allaway from Kennewick. Admission is $6 at the door. All ages are welcome.
Country star Keith Urban to play Spokane Sept. 14
Keith Urban performs a concert at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Veterans Memorial Arena in downtown Spokane.
Tickets are $20-$59.50 plus service charges and are available at www.ticketswest.com or by calling 800-325-SEAT.
Portland Pirate Festival sets sail Sept. 19
The Portland Pirate Festival is Sept. 19-20 at Cathedral Park in St. Johns, Ore., near Portland.
Advance tickets are $12 adults, $6 kids 3-12 or $15 adults and $8 students at the gate. Gates open at 10 a.m. each day. For more, go to www.portlandpiratefestival.com.
Time of Remembrance tourney set Sept. 13
The Time of Remembrance Golf Tournament fundraiser is Sept. 13 at Canyon Lakes Golf Course in Kennewick.
For more information, go to www.timeofremembrance.org or call Ted Duffy at 531-6652.
Alt-metal band to rock Burbank Tavern Sept. 12
Neighbors from Hell alternative metal band performs from 7 p.m. to midnight Sept. 12 at the Burbank Tavern, 223 N. Second Ave., Burbank.
There is no cover charge.
Rocktoberfest concert tickets on sale at TRAC
Tickets are on sale for Rocktoberfest, scheduled for Oct. 3 at TRAC in Pasco. Tickets are $20 in advance or $22 day of show. This is a 21 and older event that will feature rock bands Hell's Belles, 45th Parallel, Java Kola and more.
Tickets are available at the TRAC box office.
'Nutcracker' auditions set Sept. 26 in Richland
Auditions for this year's Nutcracker, presented by the Mid-Columbia Ballet, are from noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Tri-Cities Academy of Ballet and Music, 21 Aaron Drive, Richland.
Parents must attend an orientation program for Nutcracker while their children audition. Auditions times are: Boys, ages 7 and older at noon; girls, 7 to 8 years old at 12:30 p.m.; girls 9 to 11 at 1:30 p.m. For more information, go to www.midcolumbiaballet.org or call 946-5417.


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Pass the salsa, please.
I used to hate Mexican food. Couldn't stand it. Now, I eat it just about once a week. I love it. I'm usually fairly good about it by ordering off the a la carte portion so I don't overeat. Two items (one with chicken) and some chips are enough. And salsa is one of the best health foods out there. Sometimes though, no matter how good Mexican food is going down, it isn't always the same later on. I once again learned this morning that a run longer than 3 miles 12 hours after a Mexican dinner isn't always a good thing, if you know what I mean. To say I won't eat Mexican food the night before any kind of run again is an understatement. I'll be saving it the day before a rest day. As Forrest Gump says, that's all I have to say about that.


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I was privileged to see the hugely influential American potter (Minnesota), Warren MacKenzie speak and demonstrate recently. Warren was working with Venezuelan potter and friend, Guillermo Cuellar. I was taken by Warren's insistence on keeping his work accessible in both design and pricing. Being in the presence of such mastery is both humbling and encouraging. There is so much to learn, yet one realizes these people are not super-human. They have taken risks, worked like mad, made mistakes and listened to their instincts. Sometimes reading about a person and their work seems so noble and somehow unattainable. I remember having similar realizations having seen ceramic veterans, Peter Voulkus, Stephen DeStaebler, and Don Reitz. Talking with and watching figurative bronze artist Paul Granlund in his last productive years has served as real, abiding inspiration. I want to be that guy in his 80s who just keeps making art.
Listen to an NPR story on Warren MacKenzie.