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This is post 2 of 10 in the Broken:Beautiful series.
My first thoughts of Africa were wrapped up in idealism, dripping with it. I had romanticized Africa as a place of simplicity, poverty, culture and beauty. Like other Americans, I imagined Africa as it belonged in the travel magazines, in the headlines of the newspapers and in the argument for why children should finish their dinners.
Perhaps, we sentimentalize places and people who are different from us until we truly know them. Or perhaps we long for them, in the way Isaiah longed for a New Jerusalem. As a 21-year-old, I co-founded Blood:Water Mission with the belief that we could eradicate HIV/AIDS and provide safe water for all. If we could simply rally enough people to care, certainly there could be enough resources in the world to make these things happen. In my naiveté I believed early on that I could be the one to usher that change.
Thomas Merton wrote a letter to a young activist and he urged him to struggle less and less for an idea and more and more for specific people. Merton's advice reminds me of the I-Thou and I-It relationship advocated for by the Jewish philosopher Martin Buber. The I-Thou relationship occurs when two people see each other, simply, as people created by God in His image. There is no qualification of poor or rich or us or them. I-Thou sees the humanity and the divinity within each person. Conversely, I-It exists when a person sees the other as an object to be used to serve his or her interest. It gives a person permission to define, label and objectify the other person. To romanticize Africa is to make an "it" of the place and the people.
It was apparent, even on the plane that both James and I longed to live out the I-Thou relationship and realized our own idealism stood in the way. Perhaps not surprisingly to someone seasoned like Thomas Merton, our romanticism for the ideas and virtues of justice, healthcare, preferential options for the poor and for the hastening of a New Jerusalem would have to be shattered in order to understand the sacred I and Thou. It was easy to see someone as a brother and sister in the loving, general sense of the word.
But what would happen if the Thou you were trying to serve, lied to you, hurt you or disappointed you with corruption- or if the I that wanted to serve began to fall short in his or her false sense of capabilities or large promises - could we still believe?
Admittedly, we're still in the midst of picking up some of those pieces of idealism and reworking them. But we continue to commit our lives to social justice in Africa and invite many others to join in the journey with us – even as we are still learning. Because we do believe that the world changes when love is lavished upon others. We hold fast to the hope that someday all things will be renewed. Just as we know ourselves as recipients of God's great grace, we pray the same for the injustices we see.
James' post next week will expose the broken of broken:beautiful.


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It's all too tempting to put our fitness on hold while traveling, but it doesn't do you or your trip any favours! Incorporating even just a little fitness into your travel itinerary can elevate your energy level, giving you more stamina for sightseeing or business meetings.
Though your daily routine may be gone, many other elements of travel are actually very conducive to health and fitness. Just think about all the downtime: hours on board a plane, long layovers and slow line-ups to name just a few. As tedious as these circumstances may seem, check out the ideas below for getting your heart pumping at each travel juncture!
At the Airport Airport Walking I'm the first to admit that I savour the idle time that comes with traveling, that magazine and airport lounge are way too appealing; however, a layover is the perfect opportunity to fit in the recommended 30-60 minutes of daily walking. Walk around the terminal and aim to do bouts of at least 10 minutes of continuous brisk walking (you can always return to your magazine in between). Wear a pedometer to motivate you to gather more steps. Aim to gather more on each trip, your goal should be 10,000 steps a day.
Line-ups While your fellow line mates may not appreciate you doing laps around them, a long line-up is great opportunity to do some light stretching.
Find a gym If you're more inclined towards gyms, prepare in advance and find a gym close to the airport or at an airport hotel so you can work out between flights.
In the Air Move around Sitting still in an airplane for long periods of time can leave you feeling stiff, tired and restless. To avoid this, stretch your legs often and get up to walk whenever possible. If getting out of your seat requires you to climb over 2 people, at least do exercises from your seat: stretch your neck, arms, hips and ankles, roll your shoulders, and stand up at least once an hour.
Practice good posture Sit tall and keep your knees bent at a 90-degree angle---your back will thank you for it!
PS - For those who take long flights or fly frequently, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a potentially life-threatening condition you should take seriously. While often misunderstood to be an "economy class syndrome," due to the cramped seating, it is more related to time sitting still vs. comfort. To learn more talk to your physician, but remember, movement is the best form of prevention!
{When she's not training clients or being trained by her dog Zuzu, Leah writes Healthy on the Road posts, published on the first Thursday of every month.}
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Vice President - Finance
Global manufacturer & distributor of premium pressure-relieving bedding products with annual Sales over $1.1B.
Tempur-Pedic International, Inc. (NYSE: TPX) manufactures and distributes premium mattresses and pillows made from its proprietary TEMPUR® pressure-relieving material. It is the worldwide leader in specialty sleep, the fastest growing segment of the estimated $13 billion global mattress market. The Company is focused on developing, manufacturing and marketing advanced sleep surfaces that help improve the quality of life for people around the world. The Company's products are currently sold in over 70 countries under the TEMPUR® and Tempur-Pedic® brand names. World headquarters for Tempur-Pedic International is in Lexington, KY.
Vice President – Divisional CFO –Member of Executive Committee responsible for financial reporting & control, strategic planning, sales forecasting, business analytics, credit & collections management and business development/integration
- Key participant in Retail Partner expansion, business development and acquisition analysis driving incremental Revenue.
- Implemented Business Flash process providing leading performance indicators enabling proactive decision making driving delivery of Operating Income targets
- Designed, implemented & led weekly Business Reviews with the CEO and Corporate Executive Team
- Launched a Strategic Cost Containment initiative resulting in several new programs driving over $10 million in savings
- Established Key Performance Indicators and re-engineered the internal management reporting process encompassing all aspects of the business with a keen focus on Top Line performance
- Designed & implemented a Proactive Account Management program focused on the Order to Cash cycle process resulting in Credit Line increases & decreases and reduced 90 day past due Accounts Receivable by over $10M.


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Semla. There are so many things to say about the sweet treat (which we recently scored at local Swedish bakery Svedala), but first let's just get acquainted, shall we?
First, what is it? Delicious, that's what. While there are different variations, what it comes down to is a cardomom-spiced yeast-raised wheat bun filled with almond paste and whipped cream.
Where does it come from? Semla is a pastry which has roots in Finland, Norway, Denmark and Estonia, but is probably most closely linked to Sweden.
When is it available? Semla is most commonly associated with Shrove Tuesday (we call it "Fat Tuesday") as a fatty and decadent kickoff to that season of deprivation perhaps better known as Lent; however, according to Sweden.se ("the official gateway to Sweden"), the delicious treat "has arguably outgrown its religious symbolism", noting that
The plump, cream-filled buns traditionally eaten on Tuesdays begin appearing in shops as early as January 1. Fat Tuesday would be more aptly named fat January, February and March.
How is it eaten? Apparently, the traditional way to eat Semla is served in a bowl of hot milk; however, as we were assured by the owner of Svedala Bakery in Seattle, eating it on its own (at room temperature) is really just fine, and as we discovered, even finer with coffee or hot tea. Of course, as we also learned from Sweden.se,
in Finland, the bun is sometimes filled with strawberry jam instead of almond paste, and bakeries in Finland usually offer both versions. (Many bakeries distinguish between the two by decorating the traditional bun with almonds on top, whereas the jam-filled version has powdered sugar on top).
Do you have any Semla trivia to share? But of course! Via Wikipedia and Sweden.se:
- Sweet Surrender: King Adolf Frederick of Sweden died of digestion problems on February 12, 1771 after consuming a meal consisting of lobster, caviar, sauerkraut, smoked herring and champagne, which was topped off by 14 servings of semla, with bowls of hot milk. Semla was the king's favorite dessert. (CakeSpy Note: One should hope so!)
- Gimme some sugar: Semla was the sweet chosen to represent Finland in the Café Europe initiative of the Austrian presidency of the European Union, on Europe Day 2006.
- Swede Fancy: Each Swede eats five semlor per year on average.


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I just posted a huge lot of pens, ink, cases, and pencils for sale on my page. I need to clear out some space at my house, because it's starting to make me twitch. There are deals to be had. One special deal I'm offering, while supplies last, is an assortment pack of woodcase pencils that I have a huge stock of. $11 shipped for a bag of a dozen. There are some gems in there, and no two packs will be the same. Have fun!
On the fountain pens, prices are relatively firm. Feel free to make an offer, but please understand that many of these are being offered at or below my cost.


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8 minutes from Mezizim beach in the old classic north of Tel Aviv Great design, comfort and class, all in one space
What's in it?
This sprawling holiday apartment in tel aviv offers a breathtaking view, plenty of relaxing space, real parquet floors, smart and stylish Ikea-esque furnishings in one of the most posh and up-scale areas of Tel Aviv.
What is the area like?
This northern Tel Aviv Location is acclaimed for its up-and-coming status amongst the new Tel Aviv Elite. This rental is off a quiet and tree-lined street and very close to some of the best shopping and restaurants in Tel Aviv. You are also a quick stroll to some of the most exclusive and beautiful beaches in the area.
What shall I have for lunch?
For an unforgettable bowl of Hummus, walk straight to the corner of Pinhaks and Ibn Gvirol and ask for the 'Triple', a bowl of original hummus, 'Foul' or Fava beans and 'Masabacha' a mix of hummus, garlic, lemon and spices, a classic.
Where can I empty my wallet?
This apartment is located in very close proximity to a variety of high-end retailers specializing in jewelry, shoes and contemporary fashion. For stylish handbags and accessories, head over to Daniela Lehavi on Basel Street in the Basel Quarter. For great vintage clothing, look no further than Rachel's Closet on Amdan 6. To splurge on some jewelry, check out Orna Lalo On Dizengoff 242.
Arts and Entertainment?
The Tel Aviv Port is full of lively nightclubs such as Lehman Brothers, Uptown, TLV and Mandarosa. For Live music and entertainment, check out what is going on at Hangar 13, one of the hottest venues for live music in Israel. For art galleries, visit ZeZeZeZe architectural gallery or the Amalia Arbel Gallery to enjoy exhibitions from some of the most up-and-coming Israeli artists.
Let's Get Practical
There are ATM's on every corner for cash exchanges to shekels although most places take international currencies. There are 24 hour supermarkets to stock your fridge and pick up some wines and cheeses for that picnic or relaxing on the beach. Cabs and buses are very inexpensive and found at ever turn on the streets. Tel Avivians are ready to tell you where you need to go so ask for directions.


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MEDINA, Ohio, May 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RPM International Inc.
(NYSE: RPM) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, The StonCor
Group, Inc./Stonhard Division, has acquired National Building Facilities
Services (NBFS), a regional janitorial and facility care services company
operating in the Mid-Atlantic states.
NBFS, based in Philadelphia, PA, offers day-to-day janitorial and facility
care services to businesses that require daily upkeep and regularly scheduled
facility maintenance, including healthcare facilities, warehouses/distribution
centers, retail stores, supermarkets, etc. In addition, they offer post-
construction cleanup services to general contractors throughout the Mid-
Atlantic region. NBFS' existing customer base includes large regional and
national companies like Pathmark and ShopRite supermarkets; RiteAid and Eckerd
drug stores; Dunkin Donuts, WaWa, and Stop-n-Shop stores; and Office Depot and
BestBuy retail stores.
Stonhard, a world leader in high-performance polymer systems, provides a
wide range of seamless flooring solutions for applications that demand
durability, cleanability, chemical resistance and aesthetic appeal. These
premium products have set the flooring standard for industrial and commercial
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university cafeteria, a chemical processing facility or a high-profile
healthcare facility - Stonhard engineers a solution to provide complete
facility protection. From floor design and custom color creation, to product
manufacture, installation and warranty, Stonhard's turnkey approach offers
customers a single-source solution from start to finish.
With the acquisition of NBFS, Stonhard is able to enhance its after-sale
service offerings to include on-going facility maintenance, while NBFS can
capitalize on Stonhard's existing nationwide network of local territory
managers and field engineers to grow its operations from coast to coast. Both
companies market their products and services to facility owners. NBFS
subcontractors are in a position to recognize flooring problems and recommend
high-quality solutions, while Stonhard territory managers can now add after-
sale cleaning services to complete their line of product and service
offerings. Together, Stonhard and NBFS can now envelop every customer in
total facility care.
NBFS, with sales of approximately $10 million, is projected to achieve
significant revenue growth in the near term, with synergies between NBFS and
Stonhard facilitating strategic future revenue growth. "Both companies are
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with new products and services that add value to their facility care
solutions," says David Reif, CEO, The StonCor Group, Inc. "While NBFS is
still a relatively small company the business model is scalable and represents
double-digit growth potential for the next several years. The similarities in
both Stonhard's and NBFS' direct operating models, with high levels of control
and a strong commitment to service, make this acquisition an exceptional fit
and a profitable venture for everyone."
RPM International Inc., a holding company, owns subsidiaries that are
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AIA RIBA Keynote Lecture
Fiona Mckay
On November 1 st the annual Keynote Lecture was given by New York-based Thomas Phifer, FAIA. The lecture was co-hosted with the RIBA and was held at the RIBA's headquarters in Portland Place, London.
Thomas Phifer is known for his highly refined modernist designs and he is probably best known for several courthouses he has designed in the US including Salt Lake City and Long Island. His lecture however focused on 4 museum projects – the North Carolina Museum of Art, the Corning Museum of Glass, the Glenstone Museum, and the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw. Using this combination of completed and in-progress projects Phifer explained his design philosophy which has a particular emphasis on light, volume, and form
AIA UK sponsor Schüco generously funded the evening. Please remember them for your next project. For more images of the evening, please visit our Facebook Page.
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Commemorate the Big Game and the trick play that lit up the City with the Be Philly Special tie clip! The Philly Special play signifies Philadelphia football's first big win and the City's strong personality, playful unpredictability, and love of sports. A green Swarovski crystal calls out quarterback Nick Foles' spot in the play. Perfect for the football lover in your life. The nature of this item is handmade.
- Cast white metal (zinc alloy)
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Show Notes
In this episode Danny welcomes Scott as the first guest on the show. They discuss Scott's daily schedule, his process of making instructional videos, the joy of working with creative models, making totally cliché paintings like Cleopatra, why he chose to stop selling paintings and dealing with galleries, and SO MUCH MORE!
Scott's website www.scottwaddellfineart.com
Scott's webisodes https://www.youtube.com/user/waddellwebisodes
Grand Central Atelier www.grandcentralatelier.org
The story of Gyges from Herodotus' History http://global.oup.com/us/companion.websites/9780195397703/student/archives/herodotus_gyges/
Cleopatra paintings http://www.wikiart.org/en/search/cleopatra/1


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Sporty addition to Swift range
- Published: 23/11/2005
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Suzuki is making a nod to its sporty hatchback heritage with a new version of the Swift five-door hatchback.
The SR evokes memories of the much-lauded Swift GTi, and looks and sounds different to the standard new Swift.
It rides on larger diameter 17-inch TSW Catalunya alloy wheels shod with Bridgestone MY01 205/40 R17 low profile tyres. They replace the 185/60 R15 series tyres fitted to 15-inch diameter wheels on other Swift models.
The silver and black spoked alloys give the SR a purposeful, aggressive look.
That's enhanced by the factory-designed chin spoiler and a body-colour rear upper tailgate spoiler.
A Coby sports muffler provides a new exhaust note, but mechanically the SR is unchanged and uses the 1.5-litre, variable valve, double overhead camshaft, 75kW engine. The SR is only available with a five-speed manual gearbox.
Unique to the model is a Sony CDX, F5510x single CN stereo that is MP3 capable and has four speakers.
The SR comes standard with ABS anti-lock brakes with an electronic brake force distribution system (EBD) and brake assist function.
In place of body coloured components, the Swift SR comes with black door mirrors and door handles, accentuating the wrap around cockpit design. The all-black interior trim further emphasises the sporting intent. Dual front airbags are standard.
Suzuki is offering the SR in four colours - Kashmir Blue, Pearl White, Supreme Red and Silky Silver.
It is priced at $21,000, a $600 premium over the Swift Limited.
Even though the new Swift has not been available for the full year in New Zealand, it has swept to leadership in the growing micro/light car class.
For the January-October period, the Swift has captured 19 per cent of this category, according to official Motor Industry Association statistics.
The European-focused Swift has been a major factor in Suzuki's local sales success, with registrations rising 84 percent year-to-date to record levels.
The old 1300cc Swift GTi gaiend a strong reputation as a value-for-money hot hatch, and in saloon car racing was capable of seeing off much bigger-engined cars thanks to its outstanding power-to-weight ratio.


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Are you an innovative biotech company that is R&D-intensive and looking to develop strategic partnerships within the industry? Two companies will earn the coveted title of "Buzz of BIO" at the 2018 BIO International Convention through a contest happening now until March 16th! Enter the Buzz of BIO Contest for your company's chance to win a complimentary registration that includes BIO One-on-One Partnering™, and a Company Presentation slot in the BIO Business Forum.
The Buzz of BIO contest recognizes companies with groundbreaking, early stage technologies with the potential for improving lives. Only 40 nominations will be accepted in total, and must be submitted by 5pm ET March 16st. Nominate your own company or any company that you think should be recognized for its innovation and/or potential impact in the biotech world.
To nominate your company for Buzz of BIO, click here.
Grand prize winners will be awarded in two categories:
- Technologies of Tomorrow
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Don't miss this exciting opportunity to be recognized. Good luck!
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Police capture inmate who slipped away from Fayette County jailers Sept. 5
A Fayette County jail inmate who freed himself from his handcuffs and escaped from an unlocked transport vehicle two weeks ago was recaptured Thursday.
Few details were released Thursday night about the capture of Mustafa Qasem. Lexington police found him at 6:43 p.m., according to a news release from the jail.
Qasem had been on house arrest pending trial on charges of trafficking in a controlled substance, tampering with a security device and possession of drug paraphernalia, authorities have said. He was taken into custody Sept. 5 because community corrections officers determined he had violated conditions of his house arrest.
En route to jail, he allegedly slipped out of his cuffs and opened the door to the transport vehicle, a Ford Crown Victoria, because the child safety locks were not engaged. He apparently ran to a nearby shop and used a sharp instrument to remove an ankle monitor.
He was being held Thursday at the Fayette County Detention Center on charges of escape, failure to appear in court, violating conditions of release, first-degree criminal mischief, possession of marijuana and possession or trafficking of Serentiy (a synthetic drug), the release said.


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After nine pole position and eight podium finishes, Jorge Martin took a well-deserved maiden Moto3 World Championship win today after a superb performance at Valencia's Ricardo Tormo Circuit – the track which hosted this weekend the season finale of MotoGP.
After heading the field in both previous days – except for FP1 – the Spanish rider of team Del Conca Gresini Moto3 kept a cool head and a superb pace for all the 24 laps of the encounter around the twisty 4km home track to clinch a long-awaited first trip to the top step of the rostrum.
It was a Sunday to forget for Fabio Di Giannantonio, who had his eyes set on the podium before a scary coming together with Ramirez on the main straight – from which he fortunately escaped unhurt.
"This was a superb and crucial win for Jorge" says an ecstatic team Manager Fausto Gresini"who deserved it all year long. It was tough year for him due to the injury, but he was able to wrap it up in style. It was a difficult end to what was an up-and-down season for Fabio, but he did quite well anyway this year. I'm pretty sure next year our team is going to be even more competitive!"


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Send students to get worship, drama, short sermon, photography or video production training from WorshipArts so that they can use the tools they received to be active in your church!
By paying the tuition for a student you can enable a junior high or high schooler to have an empowering experience that they would have otherwise been unable to have. You can send a student of your choosing through the WorshipArts program, or you can make a contribution and we'll pick a student in need of financial help! Every season we have multiple students who could benefit and strengthen the Kingdom of God with your financial help.
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The U.K. has proposed visa-free travel for EU citizens entering the country post-Brexit, allowing visa free travel for up to 6 months, but would impose restrictions on gaining employment and benefits. It would be up to the EU to decide whether the offer of visa-free travel - if it is formally proposed by the UK Brexit negotiating team - would be reciprocated.
This would obviously be more favourable for 2nd home owners in Crete, as the alternative "Shengen 90 day rule" (maximun stay of 90 days in any 180 day period) would be more restrictive.
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Feet of Clay is finished. The cover is nearly finished. It's been finished since the beginning of May. Why is it not published you ask? Because I wrote the damned thing and still have no idea how to write the blurb for it, nor which genre box to put it in.
So I've been refusing to adult and write it. Everything I've ever written has been re-edited, including Midnight's Sonata, which is over 500 pages. It needed it because I found a random 3 one of these asshole cats inserted. I also started part 2 of my Special Agent Mauve series.
There's a bunch of twists in Feet of Clay and I want to write a blurb that hooks people without giving it away. I've also chatted with a friend and she believes it kinda, sorta, MAYBE could fit under dark romance, but I would have to put a warning about the end so that I don't piss people off.
I've looked at several dark romance books on Goodreads and while it kinda sorta fits there, it also doesn't. It's about a couple and a relationship. It wouldn't go under women's fiction because it's told from the point of view of the guy. The girl intentionally remains a mystery until the end, when I give her a voice through journal entries.
I went to New Orleans yesterday to see a touring show at the Saenger. I brought my Kindle so that I could finish reading the novella's I'm reviewing and my tablet JUST IN CASE I decided to adult and write the blurb. My kindle battery died right after we finished eating and got back into the car on the way to the theatre so I couldn't read.
One would think not being able to read on an hour drive home would force me to adult and write the blurb, but I gleefully stuck my fingers in my ears and said NEENER NEENER NEENER and played on facebook the entire drive home.
Eventually, I will put my big girl panties on and force myself to sit down and write this blurb like a grown ass adult.
Speaking of Special Agent Mauve, while I was in New Orleans, a rather bold pigeon crossed my path trying to eat garbage off the street. There are no attack pigeons in the second part of Special Agent Mauve like there is in the first, but there is a rather tech savvy cat that is based off my foster cat.
My foster cat is still available for adoption if anyone is looking for a cat who likes to snuggle, but also knows how to do things to your computer that causes it to blare showtunes at 2AM


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How long has it been? Cannot believe it has been a month since the last time I posted something T__T
I would like to start by apologizing for my absence. To be honest, I do not have any excuse that is sufficient enough to explain my absence and failure to achieve my goal consistently, haha >.<. So I want to apologize personally and give you guys a quick update on what has been happening. It has been crazy lately!
Here's the quick update on what has been happening in my small world!! 😀
- It's been 2months since my university started, and it is hella intense, I thought I could work, study and do my hobbies smoothly but I was proven wrong (Full-time student, studying Bachelor of Commerce). Once the assessments started coming in, I slowly fell behind and did things in very rush manner. Which is something I can fix by being more organise and responsible. (I was doing well during the first three weeks :P)
- I managed to get a part-time position in my workplace! (Myers). I used to be a Christmas casual, and was shocked when I was offered part-time position, I was so sure I was going to get kicked out haha. I am working 36 hours a week (part-time they say), so its kind of making crazy because I am studying full-time as well. But it is not an excuse, and it's something I took with full awareness! So I will do it and succeed.
- This month I turned 21 😀
- Developing deep relationship with a good friend of mine, once again.
I think those are the major events that happened so far. I hope you are all doing well, and pushing through procrastination and all reasons that can exist to pursue your dreams. It is the 4th month of the year already, tell me how crazy it is, right? So keep those heads up and don't cease to chase. I am planning to get my swimming lessons soon, cause one of my goal this year is to surf (cross finger). That's all for now! Take care you all! Keep smiling, keep loving ❤
P.S I still need to post my Melbourne adventure, which I hope to post by the end of this month. See you soon!
We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do. -Mother Teresa


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From Truman to Reagan, the benefits of moral clarity.
In the debate over who deserves credit for causing the Berlin Wall to collapse on the night of November 9, 1989, many names come to mind, both great and small.
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Those headlights for bicycles? They're not just for riding in the street, according to the Arizona Court of Appeals.
The judges on Thursday took the unusual foray into the area of bicycle law to settle the question of whether police had the right to stop and question Brian Baggett.
He admitted there was no working front light on his two-wheeler, just a taped-on flashlight that wasn't turned on. But his attorney argued that didn't matter, as his client was riding on the sidewalk.
Not true, said appellate Judge Andrew Gould.
The judge said that lighting requirement makes no mention of where the bike is being ridden. And that, Gould said, made the traffic stop by Phoenix police perfectly legal.
Anyway, the judge said, Baggett was at the very least violating a Phoenix city ordinance, similar to many other communities, which makes it illegal to ride a bicycle on the sidewalk. So if police didn't stop Baggett for the lack of a headlight, they could have stopped and cited him anyway.
The fight is over more than that citation.
According to court records, police were on an early morning patrol of an area known for high crime activity. The officers say Baggett riding a bicycle without a light.
State law spells out that any bicycle ridden at night "shall have a lamp on the front that emits a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet.'' That gave them a legal reason to stop Baggett.
Officers then patted Baggett down for weapons, including removing his backpack and placing it on the hood of the patrol car. One officer said he smelled marijuana, leading to a search that revealed several baggies of the drug and a digital scale -- and to Baggett's arrest.
Baggett argued the stop was illegal, making what was found legally unusable in court. He argued that lighting requirement applies only on roadways.
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So Shawna A. asked her bakery to make a cake just like this one from Pink Cake Box:
To make it easier, she even brought in a print-out of this picture. And, since she wanted her cake to say "Welcome Little Monkey" instead of "Happy Birthday," she was sure to cross that bit out. That way, there could be no confusion whatsoever, right?
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Endurance - Half way through radiation
Stacy Davis
(Previously published February 1, 2011)
We've hit the next milestone. Day 14 of 28 radiation treatments. Half way through this next phase of treatment and nearing the end of the medical fight against this beast. The arsenal of conventional medicine almost exhausted: surgery, chemo, radiation and then 2 final reconstruction surgeries waiting.
10 months in...... and the fatigue is taking its toll.
To say I am tired, would be inadequate.
Radiation has brought forth a fatigue that permeates my everyday. I wake with it. I walk around with it. I carry it to treatment and then it carries me home.
Within the last couple of days, the remaining energy seems to have evaporated leaving behind an overall loss of strength. It isn't a sleepy tired. It is a "just want to lay down and do nothing" kind of feeling.
And if you know me, that is so not me.
This past Sunday, while I was at church, a sweet friend came up to me to say hi and see how I was doing. She was quite intuitive, as she hugged me and saw something in me signaling my fragility. She grabbed my hand and asked if I was all right. In that moment, I wasn't. My body was worn. The free radicals from the radiation cursing through my body causing my body to wave the white flag of surrender. And the tears gently fell across my cheeks as she hugged me tighter whispering a prayer in my ear.
The strength from the hand of the Almighty ushered in through a faithful saint. Just when I needed it. He was there, and she became the vessel of His power.
Here I lay in bed tonight. After retreating here throughout the day. And I opened my Bible searching for His Words to comfort me and once again, today, give me the strength I need to press on in Him.
To endure. To withstand. To continue on.
Not just putting my head down and plowing through, but truly resting in Him.
I'm struggling with that right now, the resting solely in Him part. As I wake up late, my time spent with Him is shorter, not always first in the morning, as the children seem to quickly rise up with needs and questions. The daily duties and responsibilities pressing in, as I watch the clock knowing that I must leave the house within a few short hours to make the trek to my daily radiation treatments. A few hours gone from each day. Just the daily coming and going has become exhausting.
And then when I get home, my body cries out for rest. All I want to do is crawl into bed.
But the activity around me often calls louder than my body's cries for rest and so those are pushed down, as the needs around me are met.
14 more days to go. It seems like forever.
And so tonight, as I looked to His Word for nourishment and strength. He brought me to Hebrews 12.
There I read of running this race of faith with endurance. A race that has been "set before me," by Christ. Even that resonates within my soul. He has set this journey before me and He is there guiding me, sustaining me and strengthening me.
"....Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us,
and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us," Hebrews 12:1
- characteristic of a man who is not swerved from his deliberate purpose and his loyalty to faith
and piety by even the greatest trials and sufferings
-a patient, steadfast waiting for, enduring, perseverance
These aren't new words to me. My eyes have beheld them many times before.
And we see the key to endurance in verse 2:
"looking unto Jesus, the author and the finisher of our faith, who for the JOY set before Him endured the cross..."
What hit me in a new way tonight was the start of verse 3:
"For consider Him who endured...."
Herein lies the solution.
Considering Him, when often what I want to do is "consider ME."
But what I often fail to think, is that Christ did in fact consider Me and that is why He endured.
Christ endured.
He endured the cross knowing that there was purpose and there would be fruit. For without the cross there would be no salvation. Without the cross there would be no forgiveness. Without the cross there would be no eternal life.
Christ knew. And so with joy He endured the pain. The scourging. The shame. The torture. The physical exhaustion. He knew that journey from Bethlehem to Calvary had been set before Him by the loving hand of His Father. With purpose.
Our journeys are no different.
And so refreshed from the life giving words of Christ, I endure because in enduring there is purpose and there will be fruit.
My eyes will be directed to Him. Seeking daily His purpose. Seeking daily His strength. Seeking daily His peace. Seeking Him.
Knowing that this breast cancer journey has been set before me by His loving hand.
The physical fatigue is real. And God sees it and understands it. And by His grace He will bring me through it.
I celebrate today that another leg of the journey is almost complete. One step closer today....to the finish line.
Thanks again, for coming along with me on this journey.
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When some people think of smoothies (particularly green smoothies), they think, "YUCK!" They think it's a bunch of gross, bland, mushy produce in a blender. Yes, I confess my first attempts were rather underwhelming. However, after learning about the best ingredients and how to properly combine them for nutrients and taste, I've fallen in love with smoothies. I have green smoothies for breakfast morning and really look forward to them.
Smoothies are a really great way to include lots of nutrients into just one glass. You are giving your body an easy-to-digest meal, which enables your digestion to not works so hard, leaving more energy for you. They are quick, easy, and will allow you to forego the bagel and cream cheese or breakfast sandwich. You body will start of the day right.
Additional benefits include:
- Helpful for stabilizing blood sugar (as long as you don't use too much fruit and include a healthy fat)
- Easy way to consume a variety of different fruits or vegetables at one time
- Helpful for assisting you body to release toxicity
- Convenient way to include more fiber to your diet for optimal bowel function
When you start off your day with smoothies, your organs will thank you! After a few weeks, you are likely to find you waist line looking a little trimmer as the inflammation throughout your body is reduced. You'll increase your elimination of toxins and this will help you to feel better.
You can prep many your ingredients the night before so you'll be ready to whip up your green smoothie in the morning. Cleaning your blender is also easy peasy! Some start their days with fresh juice. However, cleaning a juicer is much more involved. But the biggest downside with juicing is that your body doesn't get all the fiber that it needs to stabilize your blood sugar and to support elimination. Smoothies do provide a level of pre-digestion as the ingredients are blended. So you do get the benefit of supporting digestions in that your body does not have to work so hard to break down the nutrients. Did you know that 80% of your energy is spent digesting and assimilating your nutrients?
Perhaps you are wonder about blenders. Well I go into that and a lot more in the New Beginnings Smoothie Challenge. The one I personally have a Vitamix (which is rather expensive) but that is not necessary at all.
When it comes to making smoothies, it is really best to keep it simple. I'm going to break down smoothie into 5 simple steps for you, so you don't end up with anything other than a delicious, vitamin-packed glass of goodness
Here are my 5 steps:
- Choose the liquid – water, coconut water, or a dairy-free milk
- Choose your greens – kale, spinach, parsley, Swiss chard, collards, arugula, or lettuce (green leaf, romaine, etc.)
- Choose your fruit – banana, apple, berries, mango, or leave out the fruit
- Choose your fat/protein – hemp seeds, hemp protein, nut butters, avocado, coconut oil, flax or chia seeds
- Add a superfood – maca, raw cacao, bee pollen, shredded coconut, goji berries, camu camu, or any other of your choosing. I use a good green powder in my smoothies.
There are several recipes in the Challenge Guide. There is even an accompanying Shopping List to ensure you'll be ready to start right away.
During the winter season, our body is much more susceptible to all kinds of viruses that case the common cold, flu, etc. daily green smoothies can help boost your immunity to give you the edge on staying healthy. When our bodies have the proper nutritional foundation, our immune system is support, which means that we're much less likely to become sick (or we recover much faster!). Increasing fruit and vegetables that are high in antioxidants will also boost immunity as well.
Now let's talk ADD INS! My personal favorites are green powder and hemp hearts. Here are a few others to consider for your green smoothies that can help you fight off illness and boost your immunity:
- hemp protein
- pea protein
- pumpkin seed protein
- raw cacao
- spirulina
- wheatgrass
- hemp seeds (also called hemp hearts)
- shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- coconut oil (or some my prefer MCT oil)
There is no perfect smoothie recipe for everyone! Bio-individuality is the idea that each of us is different and that no two bodies are alike. This is why some people thrive on veggie diets, while others need meat; or why some people can do 100% raw foods, while others need cooked meals in order to attain and maintain optimal health. You'll need to figure out what is best for your body.
If you are a cool-bodied person by nature, you can add warming spices to your smoothie to improve digestion and nutrient assimilation. Try using cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, turmeric, or cayenne. I suggest starting with a dash, and then increasing to 1/2 teaspoon.
If you are a warm-bodied person by nature, you can add in cooling spices, such as mint, cilantro, or cardamom.
During the colder winter months, I suggest to adding warming spices into your smoothies can be very helpful. My personal favorite is cinnamon – so delicious!!!
The old saying goes, "An apple a day keeps the doctor way." Well how many fruits/veggies can we squeeze into a smoothie? Let's keep the doctor way through a delicious breakfast smoothie daily! Who's with me?? Here is a sample recipe for you!
Energy Boosting Smoothie
1 cup dairy free milk
2 tablespoons hemp seeds
1/2 banana or avocado
1 cup (or more) spinach
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed meal or chia seeds
Stevia to taste (optional)
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Are you ready to reclaim your health and vitality?
Are you tired being zapped of energy?
Do you wish you could lose 5+ pounds?
Do you wish you had more confidence when you walk into a room?
If you said "yes" to any of these questions, then I have the solution for you! The 14-Day New Beginning Smoothie Challenge is here! It's designed to kickstart your weight loss and put you on your way to a more healthy you! Get ready to see so many incredible changes, like increased energy, increased immunity, and a more vibrant and healthy you just in the first week! You will be surprised at how much your body can change in just 14 single days!
My 14-Day New Beginning Smoothie Challenge is for women (and men!) just like you that want to:
- Lose weight
- Have glowing skin
- Feel more Confident
- Sleep better
- Get rid of any stomach bloat
- Feel vibrant
- And SO MUCH MORE
Smoothies are the perfect way to get healthy! They keep you full throughout the entire day. That's right! No more feeling hungry, no more calorie counting and no more stressful diets! Let's face it — these approaches don't work. I want to set you up for success, and that is exactly what my 14-day smoothie challenge is going to do for you!
Are you ready to take back your health and give your body a brand NEW beginning?
In just 14 days, you can become the vibrant and empowered person I know that you truly are! Are you ready to say YES to a Happier and Healthier you?
You'll get a full guide with lots of information about smoothies, how to make them, and smoothie recipes for the 14 days. As a bonus there are also suggest meals with recipes for 3 days of clean eating to ease you into better eating habits. We've also got you covered with a shopping lists for each week of the challenge.
You've got nothing to lose but a little unwanted fat and bloat!
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The designer of this pattern, had chosen some motifs from the Royal Exhibition Buildings in Melbourne, hence the name of the pattern Royal Exhibition Elegance (by Michele Hill)
|One of the motifs for inspiration of applique.
I took the above photo while at the flower and garden show in Melbourne. It took quite a bit of effort to get a photo without somebody's head in it!
When I was choosing the fabrics, I had in mind a Thai/Bali style dinner set, with the lovely ochre and blue pottery dinnerware, hence the choice of batik fabric.
Then I had to choose which thread to applique with....
As you can see, it took me a few goes to get it right. I settled on a light grey with a fleck in it - perfect. My good friend, R, claims it took me two hours to choose the right colour! Cheeky thing!
|Applique detail
And.... drum roll please... here is a photo of the completed table runner, in all of it's extremely looonnnggg glory - 208cm x 49.5cm (82in x 19.5in)
Yes, I would definitely make Royal Exhibition Elegance again - such a terrific pattern, because after the pieces are all fused to the background, the applique was relatively easy.
21/06/2017 Update - not a gift, I put it onto my own dining table where it looks fabulous and the whole family loves it. :)


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About Buyee, a new auction-bidding and buying service in Japan, plus an update on my ordering-stuff-from-Japan habits.
Iron Chef Japan has been cancelled already, according to reports in Japan. :(
It's been a while, but here's another Sketch Diary entry.
Two documentary films that show the importance of sushi, and pastry, in their respective cultures.
This year's New Year's feast back home in Japan was taken over by the next generation of women in our family.
About kamaboko, the humble, rubbery fish cake that is ubiquitous at this time of year, but is also eaten year-round.
I get asked a lot of questions by email, Twitter and on Facebook (as well as on Quora, although I am taking an extended break from that at the moment). Sometimes the answers may be of interest to a broader audience, like two I received recently. I've taken out any personal details and so on in the questions. This week's questions are about miso and learning Japanese.
On Friday October 26, 2012 after 13 years, Ryouri no Tetsujin returned to the airwaves on Fuji TV. Does it live up to the legendary original?
A long time ago, when I used to live in New York, there was a 2 hour long block of Japanese programming every morning from 7 to 9 on UHF channel 31 (I've forgotten what station that was). The programming originated from Fuji Sankei TV. The first hour was taken up by the news and such. The second hour was devoted to entertainment programming. One of the shows they aired was called Ryouri no Tetsujin (料理の鉄人). This was the original Iron Chef.
As I'm now re-booting my food blogs again, I thought I'd start off with a little musing about the future direction of this site as well as JustBento.
About the big sequel!


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Red Pin-Up Book by Andrew Tarusov
Hey everyone! My name is Andrew Tarusov. Based out of Los Angeles, CA, I have worked for Disney, FOX, Maxim, Cosmopolitan and others. Perhaps you are already familiar with some of my series such as Game of Thrones Pin-Up, Disney Princess and Villains, Cartoon Characters that Got Old or Disney in Tim Burton Style (More images, you can see here). It has always been a dream of mine to release my own art book. Like, you aren't even a real artist until you have your own book of pictures! And now, I'm finally closer to that point than ever before. I want to publish my own book and send it to you! It's gonna be really cool!
The book will include all of Tarusov's best work. The artist sorted each piece, and then describes everything about it in his own words. Additionally he includes a short autobiography and the story of what lies behind every picture series. (The text will be printed in both Russian and English because it will be selling internationally as well). Andrew Tarusov's work is accessible to all audiences, and he already has a huge following. It's no wonder Tarusov's resume is so vast. Everyone loves his work, and everyone wants to know more about it.
Included with the book are QR-codes which are built into some images. You will be able to simply scan one with your smartphone to receive access to the actual drawing process video of the artwork or animation. (See attached example below for reference).
Dimensions for the comprehensive hardcover book will be 210x297 mm (A4). And the offset print selected by Tarusov will only make everything look better.
Great Dean Yeagle will write a foreword for the book!
New stretch goal added! When I get $50 000 I'll release a deck of playing cards! It will be another Kickstarter project and all art book backers will get the deck with special "Early Bird Discount" and FREE PDF versions of the deck and Kinky Art book! Yes, it will be with the art book too (not so big as this one, but nice.. actually, I don't know yet). No hardcore, just little bit more playful!
Special thanks to:
Project-Nerd Publishing for supporting my ideas,
Great Pin-Up Artist Dean Yeagle
and Nathan Aardvark (Cool tutorials is here)
Let's become friends!
Official site - WWW.TARUSOV.COM
Risks and challenges
This is my 4th crowdfunding project. Each before this was very successful. I have great experience printing and shipping large quantities to people.Learn about accountability on Kickstarter
Funding period
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5 Business Lessons Learned After 12 Weeks on My Back
When my spinal surgeon explained that I should expect a minimum of 12 weeks recovery and would spend a lot of that time on bed rest, I had visions of lounging around in bed, propped up on pillows, chatting on the phone and getting a lot of work done without the typical office distractions.
The reality was that I slept 14 to 18 hours a day for weeks, was muddle-minded from pain and medication, and when I was finally able to get some work done, I quickly became exhausted and discouraged. And while I am certainly getting back to "normal," spending the last few months in bed, flat on my back, and largely disconnected from the office, has taught me a few things about business and life.
1. everyone needs a contingency plan
As frightening as it is to consider, things can happen unexpectedly that take you out of the game. If no one can step in and manage key aspects of your business, things can go really wrong, really quickly. Several months in the hospital after an accident or unexpected health issue and you may find yourself out of business, homeless, and your entire life repossessed.
Create a personal and professional contingency plan:
Who can sign payroll checks or pay vendors or services if you are unable?
How will contracts and clients be managed if you are incapacitated?
If you manage the social media, IT, or clients relations for your business, who will have the passwords and instructions to take on the roles in your absence?
Consider creating auto pay for rent/mortgage, utilities, and bills.
If you are a business owner, make certain that you have all passwords, access codes, and instructions for any accounts that your employees manage for your business. If the IT person, social media manager, or payroll person takes ill or leaves unexpectedly, you may have a difficult time regaining access of your accounts.
2. beware of over promising and under delivering
I truly believed that I would be right as rain within a few days of surgery. Thankfully, I planned on spending the 12 weeks recovery working on personal projects, so the only person who was disappointed with my incapacity, was myself. However, I could have just as easily promised clients that I would be back to work right after surgery, potentially damaging my relationship with those clients if they relied on access to me personally.
If you are going to be unavailable, make certain that there is someone who will be able to help your clients, who is up to speed with their contracts, needs, and goals. Also, be honest with clients. If they know that you are going to be away for a while, let them know to whom they can reach out in your absence.
3. understand that micromanaging is faux control
Like many, I built my business from scratch and operated on my own for many years. I hate to admit that sometimes this has resulted in me being a micromanager. It isn't that I don't trust those that work for me. After learning the hard way, I strive to find the very best people and work hard to nurture a positive working relationship. My team is terrific! But I still struggle to give up complete control. Of course, nothing makes a micromanager loosen the reigns quite like being turned into a bed ridden zombie for weeks.
If you surround yourself with great people, create clear goals, establish accountability, and then let people do their jobs, you create happy, productive employees which frees you up to develop your business. Micromanaging wastes your time, alienates your staff, and offers only the illusion of control.
4. figure out what is necessary and let the rest go
There is nothing like being stuck in bed, flat on your back, for figuring out what you need to accomplish in order to maintain business and what you can cut out. In a recent US State of Enterprise Work Report, it was estimated that the average worker spends only 39% of their workday on work. The rest? Non-business emails, status reports for management, trying to look busy, and useless meetings. In fact, one of the most common complaints voiced by employees at all levels is the weight of too many useless meetings, better handled with a quick email. Yet annually, productivity falls and time wasting, pseudo-business activities increase.
Many business owners find that a quarterly or annual review of their business mission statement helps them to streamline, realign, and stop time wasting activities. Others create periodical reviews of their brand and eliminate activities that don't directly connect to that branding. But no matter the method, figuring out what you need to accomplish and how best to be accountable, while minimizing the summarizing, busy-working, and useless meetings will help your business with efficiency, client retention, and employee satisfaction.
5. if it doesn't bring you joy, figure out how to change it or how to end it
Surgery, especially significant surgery, makes a person contemplate death. What happens if I don't wake up? Who will take care of my children? What will happen to the people who depend on me? What will be my legacy? It also makes you think about how you have spent your time and reflect on the things that have brought you joy, and those that haven't.
No matter how much you may love your business, there are probably tasks that aren't your favorite. I love all of the creative stuff, client interaction, and production. Paperwork? Not so much. So, I make certain that I have a great team that enjoys the bookkeeping and paperwork side of things. But frankly, if upon reflection, the stuff that I didn't enjoy outweighed the tasks that I did, I would have to start thinking about changes that I could make to my business that would result in more personal satisfaction. Or I would have to figure out how to move myself into a business or industry that provided more joy.


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"Worship is a dialogue between God and his people. God reveals himself and humans respond accordingly. God initiates the conversation by revealing himself for Who he is and humans respond by acknowledging and reflecting the attributes of God back to him—in other words, worship."
Steven D. Brooks, Worship Quest: An Exploration in Worship Leadership (Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2015), 23.


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Oh, if only it were so simple! No, the browser manufacturers like to make our lives difficult. HTML 4.01 is a mature spec, it's fairly widely supported on 5+ versions for IE and Netscape. (Obviously Firefox and Safari have great support from the beginning, and I'm not as familiar with Opera version numbers but they've historically been better than the others.) But as the older browsers implemented the spec, the engines tended to cherry-pick from it. The bigger problem these days is with CSS, mainly on IE. It's the same problem: Cherry-picking from the spec. I want max-width!! * Ed. >>> "Meharwade, Raghavendra" <email@example.com> 2/3/2005 12:29:46 AM >>> Hi All, Do we have a chart which compares browser version and HTML version. For example...(just example not actual result) Netscape 7.2 Supports HTML 4.0 version Netscape 4.0 Supports HTML 3.0 version IE 5.0 Supports HTML 3.0 version IE 6.0 Supports HTML 4.1 version. Thanks in advance. Regards, RaghuReceived on Tuesday, 8 February 2005 14:27:59 UTC
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text: Professor John Harris is now giving the final of his 3 Princeton University lectures at the JMI meeting, speaking on 'enhancement, justice and rights: immortality'. I met John around four years ago in Manchester, while I was there for a National Olympic Academy meeting and it is good to catch up with him again here.I think first I read his Wonderwoman and Superman many years ago and, since beginning the Master degree in Medical Law and Ethics at Glasgow University, have become more aware of his 'personna' within medical ethics. Always lucid, John's papers are for many controversial, since his strong Utilitarian stance is met with much criticism in a field where many people believe duties ought to guide our moral actions.


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It is called Panigale V4 and it marks a new and important chapter in Ducati's history, a "symphony" of performance and emotions that's 100% Italian. Panigale V4 is the first mass-produced Ducati motorcycle to be equipped with a 4-cylinder engine, closely derived from the Desmosedici of the MotoGP
* Model image shown is a Panigale V4 S, image is for illustrative purpose only.
Engine Type
Desmosedici Stradale 90° V4, rearward-rotating crankshaft, 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder, liquid cooled
Displacement CC
Bore X Stroke
81 mm x 53.5 mm
Compression Ratio
Max Power Output
157.5 kW (214 hp) @ 13,000 rpm
Max Torque
124.0 Nm (91.5 lb-ft) @ 10,000 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Transmission Type
6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO
1469 mm
Seat Height
830 mm
Kerb Weight
198 kg
Tyre Size Front
Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 120/70 ZR17
Tyre Size Rear
Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 200/60 ZR17
Brakes Type Front
2 x 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc Stylema® (M4.30) 4-piston callipers with Bosch Cornering ABS EVO
Brakes Type Rear
245 mm disc, 2-piston calliper with Bosch Cornering ABS EVO
When purchasing a new MY19 Panigale V4, V4S or V4S Corse before September 30th 2019 you will receive a Ducati Corse C4 Race Suit worth £1,149.00, absolutely free of charge*.
So, not only the ultimate Superbike in the Panigale V4 but also a stunning example of the top tier, one-piece leather suits currently available.
Designed by Aldo Drudi and produced by Dainese exclusively for Ducati, the Ducati Corse C4 Race Suit is made of soft, abrasion and tear resistant D-Skin 2.0 leather, with large ventilated areas. The suit is fitted with patented Tri-Axial elasticated inserts on the back and aluminum plates built into the shoulders, elbows, and knees. The elbow and knee constructions - with interchangeable sliders - are pre-curved to accompany movements and increase riding comfort.
Book your Panigale V4 demo ride today.
Terms and Conditions
*Only applies to new Panigale V4 / V4S / V4S Corse models purchased and registered after July1st 2019. Offer ends September 30th 2019. New 2019 model year motorcycles only - excludes pre-registered, pre-owned or ex-demo bikes. Offer available whilst stocks last and may be withdrawn at any time. No cash alternative available. Not available in conjunction with any other offer or discounts. Panigale V4R excluded.


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I invite you to take a look through the 2016 Shell Rummel Brand Book. And as much as I do love words, there is something so lovely about a quieter approach... telling a story with compelling imagery often says so much more.
We really enjoyed creating this visual glimpse of my design studio, a few of our product lines and the beautiful natural world that inspires much of my art and design work so deeply. I love what I do!
It's a pleasure to watch the brand grow via new product launches (Bedding, Bath, Rugs, Pillows and Fabric by the yard...all launching in early 2016!). Do sign up for our Mailing List, to keep informed of our latest studio news.


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Have you had your daily dose of Cute yet today? Well, get ready... 'cause, here it comes...
I'm here to tell you it does happen!
Cute overload...
Symptoms include:
- cheeks that hurt too much from smiling
- people looking at you strangely due to you sitting alone and laughing out loud
- happy squeals escaping involuntarily at inappropriate times
- new crease lines around the eyes from excess smiling
- waking up to realize you've had happy dreams
- an overall rosy outlook on life :o)
Let's just agree that there are many worse things in life, right?
Happy cutes!
PS. This cutie pie Bumble Bee in a Happy Donut car will be an upcoming class. Details coming soon over on my Classes webpage.


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I'm so happy to have Nicole Schwarz from Imperfect Families guest posting today. Parenting is an exhausting, tiring job. Sometimes we get trapped into thinking that we need to be perfect parents all the time. The truth is, we all have good moments and bad moments. Nicole has some great guidelines for us to help reset when things don't go as imagined and be awesome, imperfect parents!
The door slams shut as your kids return home from school.
Backpacks are thrown everywhere, papers are thrust into your face amid the persistent demands for snacks.
It's too much. You snap. "Enough! Look at those backpacks, I just cleaned the living room…" The rant continues.
Suddenly, you notice three sets of eyes fixed on you.
Your thoughts turn negative, "Oh No! I blew it again! Why can't I just stay calm??"
All is not lost!
We are parents, not robots. We have feelings, just like everyone else. We have good days and bad days.
Your kids don't need a super-parent, they just need you. Not the perfect version of you, they need the one with the faults and imperfections.
If you're ready to embrace imperfect parenting, here are some guidelines:
Be goofy, tell jokes, sit on the floor and learn how to play Barbies or make a LEGO machine. Sure, it might be uncomfortable at first, but your kids will appreciate your effort.
Say "I'm Sorry":
Apologize for your part in an argument or misunderstanding. Model the type of apology you'd like to receive from your child: "I overreacted, I'm sorry."
Brainstorm together:
Show that you're willing to explore new ideas by opening up brainstorming sessions with your kids. Hear their suggestions and give them a try!
Get it wrong:
Instead of worrying about saying the right (or wrong) thing, make an educated guess. If you're corrected, say, "Oh, can you help me understand?"
Make mistakes:
Model the saying "everyone makes mistakes" by pointing out your own: "Oops, I poured too much milk" or "I interrupted you, please continue."
Take it slow:
Your kids are learning every day, and you can be learning too! You don't have to master every parenting skill right now. Focus on one or two things at a time.
Try new things:
If one piece of parenting advice flops, try something else. This shows your kids that the first suggestion is not always the one that will work best.
Be intentional:
Positive self-talk or a mantra can help you stay focused on a goal. Even though it will not be true 100% of the time, use it to get back on track.
Seek help:
If parenting is too much for you right now, it's ok to find support. You are not a horrible parent! It shows that you want to make changes for the good of your family.
Offer help:
Chances are, there are other parents around you who could use some support. Instead of giving advice, encourage them, listen and find ways to help each other.
Back to the Story…
You take a deep breath, then say, "Oops. Sorry to yell like that! I was feeling a little overwhelmed. Let's find a snack first, then I can give you my full attention. I can't wait to hear about your day."
Your kids learn that sometimes you feel overwhelmed. They saw you take a deep breath. They heard you apologize. And you still had a nice afternoon.
Wow. That's a lot of teaching. Way to go, Imperfect Parent!
Bio: Nicole Schwarz is a mom to 3 little girls, a Licensed Therapist and Parent Coach. Check out her blog, Imperfect Families for more positive parenting tips and learn more about how Parent Coaching can help you find solutions to your parenting challenges.


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The Babysitters Trailer (2008)
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High school senior Shirley (Katherine Waterston) works as a babysitter to save money for college. She has a serious crush on Michael (John Leguizamo), father of two of her regular charges. One night, Michael and Shirley share a forbidden kiss, and he gives...
The Babysitters
Release date:
May 9, 2008
Genre: Drama
Cast: John Leguizamo, Katherine Waterston, Cynthia Nixon
Director: David Ross
Producer(s): Jennifer Dubin, Jason Dubin, Cora Olson, John Leguizamo, Kathy DeMarco
Screenplay: David Ross
Studio: Peace Arch Entertainment
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2017 HHS Graduation
All photos are set to download for free. If you decide to use our printing service there is a small fee. Thank you!!!! (Please Note several of our photos DID NOT come out well due to the lighting in the gym. During the diploma ceremony when they turned off half of the lights I tried everything in my bag of tricks however they were all blurry - Sorry)Read More