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Beets and Berries Smoothie – a power-drink that's packed with Vitamins, anti-oxidants and gives your skin a healthy glow.
I am not going to pretend that this won't be a hard one to sell. After all, I am about to tell you to throw a raw beet into your blender and turn it into a smoothie. Berries – no problem. Most likely, they are already the basic ingredient in your smoothies. Same for bananas. But beets? Not so much.
So here it goes. Let me tell you why I love this smoothie so much, that I decided to share it here with you. When I was 10 or 11 years old, I was diagnosed with anemia. I was battling migraines and headaches almost daily. I was pale and pretty weak. I often had nose-bleeds and colds. If you know someone who is battling anemia, you know they are most likely not a cheery person either. Maybe even depressed. (Back then, I didn't think these two were connected.) I was always an over-worrier, expecting bad things to happen. A downer to say the least. Not a good combination when you are 10 and trying to make friendships.
My grandmother was always into homemade remedies, rarely would I see her taking medicine, even for simple headaches. As soon as we were told I had anemia, she immediately started making juices for me. I can still remember her in her kitchen, packing her juicing machine with apples, carrots, pears… and beets. The juice never tasted good. I remember crying because I didn't want to drink it. But my grandmother and my mother were firm on it and I was drinking the veggie and fruit concoctions everyday. Since that time also, blood tests became a standard of my checkups. Eventually, the tests came back better and better and I didn't have to drink the juices everyday. I started to feel better.
Fast forward to my early twenties and my college years. High-stress, new city, new people, poor diet – and my anemia symptoms started to come back. Each semester break, I would go home and revitalize. I started to learn more about good foods and my interest in cooking was growing. Right after college, I met my future Hubby. But it wasn't until my first pregnancy and a blood test, when the anemia word came back from my doctor. The iron levels were low and it had to be fixed. I added iron vitamins to my daily prenatal pill. More veggies were added to my diet. That all seemed to help. During my second pregnancy, I wasn't waiting for the test results. The iron vitamin pill and veggies were already on my daily list. During my third pregnancy, I was the healthiest. But now my youngest is three years old. I am raising three kids, homeschool and run this blog. I have to admit, I let myself go. For the last year or so, I started feeling the anemia symptoms again. I would blame it on turning 30 – just ask my Husband. Being the foodie that I am now, I started looking for a solution in food. And that's how I came back to beets.
All of my research shows that beets are the answer to my blood problems. They purify the blood, cleanse the liver, lower blood pressure and are proven to reverse hypertension. Beets improve your blood flow, help deliver oxygen to the parts of your body that need it, including the brain. They are the sweet vegetable that is low in calories but high in good carbs and gives you the right kind of energy. They are rich in folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin B, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus and potassium. They replenish iron in your body, which for me is really important. It's rich in anti-oxidants that help fight cancer and reduce inflammation. I even found out that betaine from beets aids depression and the trytophan relaxes mind just like chocolate!
We have been drinking this smoothie every day for a couple of months now and we see and feel the benefits. We can definitely feel the good energy that we get after the smoothie. My check up is coming up and I have a feeling that my level of iron will be great! I also started making more veggie smoothies for us and the kiddos. I think once you make one healthy decision – others follow because you learn.
You may be thinking that this all sounds great but it's hard for you to see yourself chugging on beet juice. And I totally understand! That's why I created a concoction that is super simple (only 3 ingredients) but makes this smoothie absolutely delicious! The berries and bananas help to mask the earthy taste of beets. For a week, my Hubby and I would do daily shots of straight beet juice and it wasn't pretty. He would always reach for water or fruit juice to wash it down. So I decided to mix the fresh beet juice with sweet strawberries (you can also use a mix of frozen berries for a more frothy drink) and a banana (a staple in our diet) and I took the hard-to-swollow beet juice to a sweet and enjoyable smoothie that everyone in our family loves. Even our kiddos! And they know there are beets in it!
There was also something I didn't expect to see. One day, after washing off my make up, I noticed that there was no (normal for me) difference in tones of my skin. I actually looked like I still had my makeup on! My skin had a healthy, glowing look! And it wasn't just me! My Hubby, that has been my partner in the beet juice/smoothie diet – said the same thing about his skin. But even that's not all! During his checkup, the nurse asked him if he golfs because he looks so tan. Call me crazy, but I believe that the beets or more accurately – betanin, the red pigment in beets – is the source of this change. Now, that the sunny warm weather season is almost here, I believe it will help with getting the gorgeous tan that we love!
One note about this smoothie: my Hubby has texture issues and he will never drink orange juice with pulp. To make this smoothie really smooth – I place chunks of a fresh beet into a blender (I also often add carrots) and a little bit of water and blend it on high speed in my blender. Then I strain the mixture to separate the pulp. You can discard it but as I do not mind the pulp, I throw it into my smoothie. I suggest starting with half of a beet and then go to a whole beet root.
I do need ideas on what to do with the greens. Right now, I discard them but I feel like it's such a waste of food so I would love any suggestions on what to do with them!
- 1/2 cup fresh beet root peeled, cut into chunks
- 4 fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1 banana
- 2 cups water
If using fresh beet root: place beet chunks and water in a blender and blend until pureed. Strain the mixture over a fine mesh strainer, gently pressing the mixture to extract as much juice as possible. Wash the blender. Discard the pulp. Return the beet juice into the blender.
- Add berries and banana and blend until smooth.
- Serve immediately.
I am obsessed with this smoothie! If you have any questions about it, feel free to leave a comment or email me!
Do you have any suggestions or ideas on what to do with the beet greens? I would love for you to share them! I need them!
Other Smoothies We Love:
Cranberry Pomegranate Smoothie
UPDATE: Here is my first recipe using the beet greens:
One-Pot Saucy Pasta with Sausage and Beet Greens
If you make one of my recipes, tag me @crunchycreamysweet or #crunchycreamysweetrecipes I would love to see what's happening in your kitchen! See you there!


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Building Automation and Controls Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Trends, Analysis, Growth, and Forecast 2017 - 2025
The Internet of Things (IoT) plays an important role in building automation and control. The phenomenal growth of the IoT industry is, therefore, a shot in the arm for the global building automation and control market. Additionally, continuous advancements in the IoT technologies are allowing manufacturers in the market to take a transformational leap forward towards improved systems. Besides this, the emergence of wireless technologies and their paraphernalia is stoking the growth of the market. The demand for building automation and control systems is likely to remain high across commercial buildings, primarily due to favorable government initiatives.
On the flip side, the high cost of implementation of these systems is limiting their widespread adoption. Moreover, the dearth of skilled personnel and technical issues associated with existing technologies are inhibiting the growth of the building automation and controls market. The lack of a common communication protocol across all geographies is also acting as a stumbling block for the global building automation and controls market. However, developing regions will offer ample growth opportunities owing to rapid infrastructure development.
The presence of a raft of regional and international companies has rendered the global building automation and controls market highly fragmented. In order to overcome the fierce competition that a fragmented arena invariably bears, players are banking on growth strategies such as technological advancements and mergers and acquisitions. The soaring need for energy efficient systems is making the market highly opportunistic. However, the changing preferences of consumers and the low scope of product differentiation are some of the major challenges for market participants.
The building automation and controls market has been in existence since long. And, over the years this market has grown substantially. The system is widely used in residential, commercial, institutional, and public buildings to controls and monitor system such as security, CCTV, fire alarm system, power monitoring, elevators and escalators.
Increasing security concerns and more stringent governmental regulations for building constructions has given the much desired push to the market growth. High rate of construction and large number of buildings are continuously coming up. Shopping malls, office buildings, educational institutes, hotels, and hospitals, they all require automation and control devices, hence becoming an integral part of building designs and construction.
In recent years, terror activities have doubled. With frequent terror attacks in schools, shopping malls and football grounds, it has become important to keep a vigilant eye on mostly every building and areas of mass gathering. Also, in large organizations, it is impossible to manually keep eye on each and every visitor, thus automatic systems become a necessity. Considering safety as a factor, the building automation and control market is expected to grow further in the next few years. There is high demand for security, access control, and HVAC devices in the market. HVAC holds the highest market share. Whereas, security and access control are the second largest segment in building automation and controls market. Wireless technologies are also catching up and becoming popular in the market.
The building automation and controls market is segmented on the basis of types, application, and geography. Types of devices include lighting control, security control, HVAC control, outdoor control, entertainment control, communication standards and protocols. Applications include commercial, institutional, residential, industrial and other buildings.
The major drivers for the building automation and controls market include rising demand of energy efficient buildings, user friendly devices and enhanced security through building automation and controls. Moreover, rising awareness of wireless technologies and integration of wired and wireless technologies is expected to contribute to the building automation and controls market growth in the future.
In terms of geography, Asia Pacific is projected to contribute to the growth of the global building automation and controls market. The construction industry is booming and is expected to grow further. Various government initiatives has also added to the market growth.
Europe, North America, and Rest of the world (ROW) are other regions that aid the growth of the market. Support of power line communication, wireless technology, global sporting events such as Olympics and World Cup have been instrumental in the growth of the global building automation and controls market.
The key players in the global building automation and controls include Schneider Electric, Honeywell International Inc., Siemens Building Technologies, Johnson Controls, and United Technologies Corp.
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Italy: Minting euro cents 'costs four times their value'
Italy spends more minting small change than the coins are worth, it seems.
MPs have reportedly been grumbling about the price of minting one-cent coins, saying each costs more than four cents to make. Left Ecology Freedom party treasurer Sergio Boccadutri told MPs the margin for larger denominations was not much better - 5.2 cents for each two-cent coin and 5.7 for five-cent pieces - dubbing the whole process "incredible", according to the Rai News 24 TV channel. Boccadutri says his calculations suggest that the state mint has made various cent coins to a total cost of 362m euros since the adoption of the single currency in 2002, even though the coins themselves have a face value of only 174m.
They're not the first politicians to question the value of producing small coins. The US has been toying with the idea of scrapping its "penny", given it costs almost twice its one-cent value to mint, according to Bloomberg. Canada and Australia have already scrapped their smallest coins. In the UK, the Royal Mint is tight-lipped about production costs. However, the Independent has suggested the British penny's face value is three times what it costs to make.
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Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Agenda For Next County Central Committee Meeting
There are many exciting changes and challenges facing the Republican Party right now. At our next central committee meeting we will be talking about the changes to the caucus system for 2014.
These changes include:
(1) A pre-meeting right before caucus to meet those that are running for delegate and officer positions.
(2) Electronic check-in to reduce check-in time to fifteen minutes or less.
(3) A same day absentee ballot system to allow those that can't attend to cast a vote.
(4) Changing the name of the meeting to "Neighborhood Caucus Election".
(5) Guidelines that the meeting should be more friendly, open, welcoming and respectful. Also that the meeting should last no more than two hours.
(6) A new faster voter procedure.
At our upcoming meeting, we will be voting on the new proposed caucus voting procedure. We will also be voting on supporting the group that has been organized to protect the neighborhood caucus meetings, called Utah First.
Utah First is a non-partisan PIC (political issues committee) with support from leaders across the state from both parties. They are working to stop the "Count My Vote" referendum that seeks to change Utah to a direct primary system. You can get more information on Utah First at http://www.neighborhoodelection.org
Best Regards,
Aaron Gabrielson, County Party Chair
Wasatch County GOP Central Committee Agenda
DATE: Tuesday, November 19, 2013
PLACE: Wasatch County Building, 25 N. Main Street, Heber City
TIME: 7:00pm
1. Welcome: Chairman Aaron Gabrielson
2. Prayer / Pledge: TBD
3. Adoption of Agenda: Chairman Aaron Gabrielson
4. Approval of Minutes: Betty Smedley
5. Officer Reports:
Chairman Aaron Gabrielson
Vice Chair Morgan Murdock
Treasurer Brent Titcomb
6. Essay Contest: Chairman Aaron Gabrielson
7. Caucus Voting Procedure: Chairman Aaron Gabrielson
8. Resolution in support of Caucus System: Chairman Aaron Gabrielson
9. Financial Support of Utah First: Chairman Aaron Gabrielson
10. Caucus Locations: SCC Rep Kim Powell
11. Adjourn
Wasatch GOP Calendar - Updates available at http://www.wasatchgop.com
Tuesday, November 19th - County Central Committee Meeting
Tuesday, January 14th - County Central Committee Meeting
Saturday, February 8th - Lincoln Day Breakfast
Thursday, March 20th - Neighborhood Caucus Election Night
Thursday, April 3rd - Wasatch County Nominating Convention
Saturday, April 26th - Utah Republican State Nominating Convention
Tuesday, June 24th - Utah primary election day (Tentative)
Tuesday, November 4th - General Election Day
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When photographer Jeff Boyce took a road trip through the United States and Canada this spring, he amassed over 70,000 photographs. He took the images and created "Edge of Stability," a time-lapse video of the best pictures shot across 15 states. Boyce's video captures the wonder found in storm clouds, the Milky Way, and even a developing tornado.
Boyce loves the balance of power and beauty that comes from nature. It is not uncommon to find him in the middle of a lightning storm. Not all of his images require him to be in danger, the sequence of the Aurora Borealis will leave you speechless.
This man filmed heaven for 7 days. The footage is spectacular!
This man filmed heaven for 7 days. The footage is spectacular!


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As part of the greater LEADER project 'Moselle Diversity' the sub-project 'World City' supported the organisation of summer activities for children aged between 7 and 12, including children of refugees, and fostered cultural diversity and the values of 'living together'.
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Visualising how today's archeological sites and antique remains looked in ancient times using a smartphone application.
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Some Details Appearing For FY-2005 Additional 20,000 H-1B Numbers
by Alan Lee, Esq.
In this, the third week of April, a few details are emerging on how U.S.C.I.S. will handle requests for the additional 20,000 FY-2005 H-1B numbers. According to a dispatch from the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) on April 15, 2005, the Nebraska Service Center said that the U.S.C.I.S. service centers have received instructions to separate out all U.S. advanced degree H-1Bs filed for FY-2006, and that the U.S.C.I.S. would give an immediate start date to those cases requesting and eligible for the start date as soon as they were authorized to do so. AILA added that it had a few reports that the Texas Service Center premium processing unit had approved some H-1B petitions for FY- 2005 start dates in cases of individuals possessing advanced U.S. degrees, but that it was not clear whether these approvals were deliberate or in error. AILA noted that these approvals were issued in cases with the designated October 1st start date, but had been annotated very clearly that the petitioner requested an immediate start date should FY- 2005 numbers become available and also that the labor condition application (LCA) had to have an immediate start date for an approval to be issued. On April 18, 2005, the California Service Center stated that it was accepting H-1B petitions with "10/1/05 or earlier" date requests, but expressed uncertainty as to whether such language would be sufficient to qualify the petitions for automatic upgrade or if an additional affirmative step would be required. Additionally, AILA reported on that day, that the regulation implementing the additional numbers had encountered further delays at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and it remained unclear when the rule would be published and whether it would allow filing for all H-1B eligible beneficiaries (as per U.S.C.I.S.'s reading of the statute on 3/8/05) or only those with U.S. master's or higher degrees. Finally AILA reported on April 19, 2005, that a U.S.C.I.S. headquarters official indicated that requesting a 10/1/05 start date but annotating that an earlier date is desired if and when available should not result in rejection of the petition but that there was no guarantee that the approach would be of any particular assistance in securing one of the FY-2005 numbers.
What are the risks of waiting longer to file for an H-1B FY-2005 number? It would appear that there is a discernible path, although not clear. There is no risk that filing for FY-2006 with a request for FY-2005 numbers if available would cause a filing fee to be lost, only a shifting of the adjudication to FY-2006 H-1B numbers. The downside of waiting is losing the possibility of an FY- 2005 number as there are many who may just be waiting for this signal from U.S.C.I.S., however unclear, to file their H-1B cases. Just looking at the AILA report would not convince anyone that the U.S.C.I.S. has many filings at this time that would comply with its requirement for securing an FY- 2005 number. Most attorneys would not previously have risked filing H-1Bs under the unannounced annotation procedure unless the applicant was overseas or had some type of status lasting until October 1st. These types of filings so far would be small, but that does not speak for filings from now on from individuals who can see some kind of path at this time. The worrisome scenario for non-U.S. advanced degree holders is that the U.S.C.I.S. will separate out those U.S. advanced degree H-1B filings that it already has and will have before the rule's implementation, and give them preference ahead of all others even to the point of soliciting and interfiling requests for FY-2005 numbers from those who have already filed. That would be unfair and give the early filers an extreme advantage such as starting on the 50 yard line for a 100 yard race. This strategy would appear even more ill-conceived if the rule allows all to compete for FY-2005 numbers as it will finally be seen as a half-hearted effort to mollify congressional critics who believe that these numbers should only go to advanced U.S. degree holders.
In assessing the risks of waiting or going forward now, the fates appear to closely favor going forward with most applicants, albeit with incomplete knowledge. Exceptions would be those non-U.S. master's or higher individuals who can file other types of employment based applications now. All U.S. advanced degreed individuals filing now would appear to have a superior chance of qualifying. Bachelor's or non U.S. master's or higher degreed persons should decide whether they are willing to be satisfied with an FY-2006 H-1B if they cannot obtain an FY-2005 number along with dealing with any attendant consequences such as picking up the visa from outside the U.S. If so willing, they might seriously consider filing at this time. As opposed to last week when we had no details and recommended waiting instead of filing, the new yet incomplete details encourage us to take a more positive position on the issue.
© 2005 Alan Lee, Esq.
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Cafe Tortoni must surely be one of the most visited sites on the touristic itinerary of Buenos Aires. This is normally a disincentive for us to visit a place, but sometimes you just have to suck it up and join the hoards if a site is truly deserving of its noteriety. And in the case of Cafe Tortoni, one crack of the door convinced us that not only would we have to become one of the gawkers, but we would also have to part with whatever cash was necessary in order to literally drink in the atmosphere. Fortunately, it also happened to be close to lunch time so it was no great hardship to pull a couple of chairs to one of the storied tables.
The setting is a gloriously high room, with stained glass "skylights" and walls lined with mirrors and art. The tables, while intimately small, have comfortably generous leather- clad chairs. The space runs deep off the street, but is divided into more manageable zones by a long bar centered on the west wall. In the back are a trio of small salons available for more private functions.
The waiters, god bless them, were friendly and indulgent, and oh so traditional in their black vests, white aprons and their silver-haired suaveness!
What's more, the food was really good! We both indulged in steak (surprised?), Jay with a traditional Chorizo cut (not like the sausage), and Bee with sliced sirloin on a sandwich. The most amusing part of lunch was Jay's "Ensalada Rusa" (Russian Salad) which was in fact simply a half tomato laying a little shame-facedly beside the glorious slab of meat. A half bottle of good malbec was all that was required to complete the picture.
Here's the Wikipedia entry if you'd like a little more background.
Here's the Wikipedia entry if you'd like a little more background.
Apologies in advance for the following photo deluge. (Our mobile blogging apps don't permit us the usual editing options, otherwise we would have tastefully inserted images into the body of the text!) Just jump in and immerse yourselves in the glory of a storied bygone era!


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I haved a new bloggie thingie HERE
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Hurray!!! Kitty cat Vada has come home. I am happy.
I am not so happy that my silly human is again ketching me and pushing ick-ee medicines into my mouth. OK?
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S E E Quine, who drawed the pickture of me up on my heading, has lost her kitty cat, Vada. She and Vada's sister kitty cat, Violet, are lonesome without Vada. Please say prayers that Vada will come home. Maybe you could write S E E Quine and Violet a little note on their website HERE? OK?
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My human took one of my picktures and made it into a LOL Cat! I am proud to be a LOL cat! My human promised me to make more LOL cat thingies of my picktures. I wants to show thems to you but I still kant figger out how to make them be on my blog thingie. OK?
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At the beginning of May was teacher appreciation week & you may have seen my School and Teachers post here! We love my children's teachers & another great time to show your appreciation for them is at the end of school year parties!
We have an end of school year party every year & this year I knew the perfect gift to give! I absolutely love Target's dollar section & that's exactly where I found all of my supplies for this easy DIY gift!
- Mason Jars
- Metal Tags
- A Few Bags of Chocolate Candy
I grabbed a few different bags of chocolate candy, everyone loves chocolate right?! I filled up the mason jars with a ton of chocolate, added the metal tag, put the lid on & that was it!
You could also spruce these up even more with chalkboard labels, add in colored pens, etc. I love that the teachers will be able to re-purpose these adorable jars!
So what do you think? I hope all of my children's teachers love their end of year gift!


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"Obama Causes, Meets Coffins".
Elsewhere, Moonbattery has a symbolic depiction of what things are going to look like among the liberal diehards if Obama loses the election, and a reader writes to Powerline to report on the size and intensity of feeling at an enormous Romney rally in Pennsylvania.
Monday, November 5, 2012
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Axelrod's answer: "No, the Presidant doesn't give a darn".
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Monday, June 8, 2009
...But this is where we'll ACTUALLY be living!
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That looks fantastic!! Nicely done!! :)ReplyDelete
Hey guys, I love the exposed brick!! I just did a big catch up of reading your adventures... hadn't logged on since your moving day post. So excited for your guys! And, can't wait to see you again... I especially apprecitated the comments about your driving test. I had to do that to get an Illinois license, myself... and, some of the questions totally made me laugh out loud. Tee hee. : ) Miss you.ReplyDelete
- Andrea LenhartJune 10, 2009 at 9:18 AM
Looove the place, guys! Kind of like what I'd imagine the brewery apartments in JP to look like.ReplyDelete
- Kim FosterJune 10, 2009 at 3:51 PM
I love it! Love the brick. Looks cozy and fun. I can't wait to see what it looks like all set up.ReplyDelete
Let's assume that it was a good brewery that was so successful it was forced to move to larger digs. Thus the beer ghosts will be helpful and friendly... like Casper, only with more I-love-you-man hugs, a bad habit of taking home random chick ghosts, and a tendency to say "Duuuuuude!"ReplyDelete


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Heading to college can be an extremely exciting instant in a younger person's existence. Even so, it can also be a quite frightening minute. For a good deal of folks it is to get a increased education and learning even though they discover a number of lifestyle skills they want. Juggling academic demands and schedule chores can be hard, but it is all portion of the finding out method.
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Examine as a lot as attainable every day. The greater your devotion to studying, the more benefits you are sure to enjoy. Think about university as crucial as you would any task, but never forget the social elements. If you succeed in university, then you will have a higher income and a much better task in the future.
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With any luck, you now have a greater outlook on what university is like and how you can realize success in it. Use the guidelines provided and you are confident to have an pleasant and productive higher education experience.


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There are times when we all have to make life decisions, most often having to do with our relationships, dreams, aspirations. The original definition of courage when it first came into the English language - from the Latin word cor, meaning heart - was to tell the story of who you are with your whole heart. So following your heart means to have the courage to do what you think is right.
Too many times in life people become followers and allow others to guide their lives. I believe people should do what they dream of doing with their lives. And if you make mistakes from following your heart it's not always a bad thing. You learn from them, and then decide if you will repeat them again or change something about the way you did it.
You only have one life, so make the most of it. Do what you love and have a good time doing it. You've probably seen others follow their dreams, but you still doubt yourself. You look at other people living their lives and think that you would never be able to do that. They aren't fearless, they just take things one day at a time, one step at a time and sometimes one hour at a time. You won't always be right, but you will always be heading in the right direction, even when you feel like you're not. Just try your best and feel good about it. Stop thinking about what you don't have, instead be grateful for what you do have.
Right now make a list of things you want to do that will make you feel happy and put it where you will see it every day. Start learning to trust yourself, and overcoming the fear of failure, begin doing the things you put off instead of just watching chances pass you by. Follow your hopes for once instead of your fears.
Spend your time with people who make you happy, someone who pushes you when you need a push, maybe a shove…. Okay even a kick in the pants every now and then. Start thinking positive and living positive.
This time will never come again, so live it and take a deep breath, smile, and choose without fear. Pray, forgive yourself, appreciate others and allow yourself to love generously. "One day your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it's worth watching."- Gerard Way


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Clear sound quality. Stylish. Comfortable fit. Large, easy-to-press controls.
Battery life is on the short side. Noise cancellation falls behind the class leaders.
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BlueAnt's Z9i is a stylish, comfortable Bluetooth headset with crystal-clear sound quality, although its noise suppression isn't quite as effective as it could be.
BlueAnt's new $99.95 Z9i Bluetooth headset has a lot going for it, including dual microphones and an improved version of the company's Voice Isolation Technology for noise suppression, echo cancellation, and wind-noise reduction. It can also pair with up to five devices, and like the Plantronics Voyager 520, it can pair with two of them simultaneously using BlueAnt's multipoint setup. In this mode, you can answer calls on either phone with the Z9i simply by pressing its multifunction button.
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The plastic Z9i measures 1.6 by 0.7 by 0.4 inches and weighs just under 0.4 ounce. Unlike most Bluetooth headsets, the Z9i includes two large, easy-to-press volume buttons, as well as a clearly labeled multifunction button. The unit comes with two adjustable ear hooks (one translucent and one rubberized) and two sizes of earbuds for a comfortable fit. My review set was a glossy black, but the Z9i is also available in a fetching bright red.
The headset paired instantly with a BlackBerry Pearl 8130 and a Motorola Q. Sound quality was excellent in both directions, in both indoor and outdoor environments. I tried standing near several fans of varying degrees of loudness, which were generally inaudible on the other end; eventually another caller caught on when I stood next to a central AC unit outside.
The unit can switch between Standard and Max modes for voice isolation. Hold down the multifunction button during a call for one second and you'll hear the voice toggle between the two modes. However, callers couldn't hear much of a difference between these two modes; for example, the person on the other end still heard the AC unit running loud and clear at the same volume regardless of the mode, and said that with either mode my voice still sounded fine. This is nitpicking, though. The Z9i is a great-sounding headset, even if the noise-canceling circuitry doesn't quite match up to that of class leaders like the Aliph New Jawbone, our current Editors' Choice.
Oddly, if you want to switch from the headset to the handset during a call, you can't turn off the Z9i the usual way, which is to hold down the multifunction button for three seconds. Instead, you have to press down both volume buttons (+ and -) simultaneously, which takes a little getting used to. On the plus side, the Z9i has differing ringtones for contacts that are in your address book and ones that are unknown. The headset is also firmware upgradable via a PC's USB port. It supports the usual array of features, such as call waiting and call conferencing, and it can also switch back and forth between calls on two simultaneously paired devices.
Endurance-wise, the Z9i lasted 4 hours 50 minutes in a continuous talk-time battery-rundown test. That's a little on the short side; many headsets, among them the Samsung WEP700, achieve closer to 6 hours. (The otherwise stellar Aliph New Jawbone disappointed with a 3 hour 40 minute run.)
The Z9i has some tough competition. The Aliph New Jawbone's disadvantages, apart from its shorter battery life, are that it's more expensive at $129.99 and not quite as comfortable to wear. But it looks great, and its superior noise cancellation means that you'll always sound good to other callers, even in noisy environments. The Plantronics Voyager 520 ($100), meanwhile, also has terrific sound; it offers the same multipoint connectivity for using two devices at once, and its battery life is outstanding. It's quite large and ungainly by comparison with the others, though. For many buyers, that's a deal breaker. And the $100 Iqua 603 SUN is a fun one with its built-in solar cell, which means you'll generally never have to charge itbut it's not as stylish or comfortable as the Z9i. If you're looking for comfort and style from a superb-sounding headset, the Z9i is a solid choice, but it's not the only one.
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What better way to enter into the playoffs than to be soaring on a winning streak? Not only does it give the team confidence, but it also gives them hope that their first round curse that has plagued them will finally come to an end this year.
"We wanted to get into the playoffs playing well," Martin Brodeur said. "The last few games have been really good…We played some good hockey. We've got to be happy about that.
"I thought we did a good job staying focused and getting prepared for each of the teams we played as well as we can, just to get [into] the habit.
"We're definitely happy about the way we've been playing. I think that was important for the coaching staff and for us to walk into the playoffs feeling good and winning different ways. I thought we've done that in the last six games."
The Devils have not seen Round Two in the playoffs since 2007. For years, the squad has been criticized for their failure to reach the second round in the playoffs. This year, their luck could be changing. They'll be facing the Florida Panthers in the first round.
The Panthers collected their first division title ever in franchise history last night after defeating the Carolina Hurricanes. The Panthers have never had success in the post-season. This will be their first playoff run since 2000.
Ironically, that was the last time the two teams met in the post-season. The Devils swept them in the first round, and then they later became the Stanley Cup Champions that year.
Could the Devils repeat that run? After all, Martin Brodeur is playing now like he did back then. The Devils have also been playing well on the road this year. They ranked fifth in the league on the road, while the Panthers ranked 15th on the road.
To start the game on the road first and then back at "The Rock," could this be luck riding on the Devils' side this year?
The team is approaching this run much differently than they have in previous seasons. They are more calm and poised, not overly excited or anxious. They appear smarter and more prepared to go out and put their best effort forward like it's just a regular day at the office. In other words, they know they are good enough to be in the playoffs. They have a better defensive corps in front of Brodeur, they have more offense, and, of course, they have Brodeur himself and Johan Hedberg.
The team also finished the season with the best penalty kill unit in the entire league. Florida, on the other hand, was the fourth worst in the league. That could seriously work to the Devils advantage in the next couple of weeks, especially now that the Devils have turned their power play unit around.
The rivalry story-lines between the two teams appears to write itself. The Devils will be meeting a familiar face to their locker room…Scott Clemmensen, the savior of the Devils when Brodeur went out with an injury a few years back. Coach DeBoer will also be facing his old club that he coached once upon a time.
The Devils have been preparing for this first round. They're ready. The question is…are the Panthers ready for the Devils?
Devils Take Ottawa
With the Devils hosting Ottawa in the final game of the regular season, it was a primer to developing confidence for the squad prior to the Easter holiday. But maybe thinking of all of the goodies being hidden away for the kids, hams baking in the ovens, and Peeps being consumed by the multitudes caught the Devils off-guard at the start of the game.
At 10:59 in the first period, Matt Gilroy was able to tally the first goal of the game and his third goal of the season when Brodeur tried to stop the puck with his leg, instead, it ended up bouncing off of him and going into the net. In some takes, it looked like he just got completely out of the way of the puck and let it by him.
It was probably the worst non-save Brodeur had ever made in his career. But rest assured, the team had his back.
With Daniel Alfredsson in the penalty box for high-sticking at 13:59, Ilya Kovalchuk tallied the Devils' first goal of the game at 15:26 to tie up the game.
In the middle period, Jim O'Brien scored Ottawa's second goal of the game, but the Devils were able to get another power play goal from Petr Sykora at 17:43 to tie the game again.
It was Brian Gionta's little brother, Stephen, that would score the game winner at 10:55 in the final period. The young Gionta was so happy that he scored his first career NHL goal. To him, it was like a dream come true.
The excitement from the team that Gionta got his first goal was just as heightened as his elated feelings. "The guys are great," Gionta said laughing. "They're really supportive since I came out Wednesday there and went back and came back up."
"Every kid grows up hoping he scores a goal in the NHL," he said of making his dream a reality. "I'm just thankful for the opportunity the Devils gave me. It's such a dream come true."
His parents were at the game to show their support and witness his first NHL goal.
The elder Gionta tweeted shortly afterwards:
@Giostyle21 Couldn't be more Happy or Prouder of my younger brother! Scoring his 1st NHL Goal. What a dream come true!!! #hardwork #perseverance.
That drive to the net…something the Devils have been trying to drill into everyone's heads…may have just earned Stephen a spot going into the playoffs.
"That little guy with a big heart, like his brother," DeBoer said of Gionta. "We got him going to the net, which is what we've been preaching for a long time."
"That's one of the things that we preach here is driving to the net," Gionta said of his play.
"He's got a good shot," DeBoer said of Gionta playing in the playoffs. "The reason we brought him in here was to take a look at him. I'll sit down with Lou now with Josefson out, we're going to need somebody out of that group of guys that we've looked at this year that can be with us and potentially play."
Kovalchuk rounded out the scoring at 19:17 with an empty-netter to give the Devils a 4-2 win over the Senators.
Something that you don't normally see at a hockey game is a superstar player tipping his hat to the fans and applauding them.
"It's nice to see a sold-out crowd today," Kovalchuk said of his gesture to the fans. "I'm excited to come back to the Games 3 and 4 in our building and see that atmosphere… We're very excited that we make the full season this year and that they were a part of that."


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Real Estate - Opportunity for NRIs
India has witnessed a stupendous growth in the real estate sector in the recent times. The Indian real estate industry is being valued around billion and is expected to grow at 25 percent annually. India has definitely become a destination of opportunities for real estate investments. With the expansion of industries and increase in employment opportunities in the cities and nearby areas the demand for commercial as well as residential properties is on the rise. Development of properties is also happening at a rapid pace to meet the requirements.
The Indian government has also played a major role in supporting the growth of realty sector by allowing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in real estate. With a good return on investment, real estate sector has become the preferred choice for investors. More lucrative avenues are being opened to invite investments form abroad. The Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) has relaxed and modified their regulations to attract more investments in real estate from NRIs. The NRIs are also showing keen interest in real estate market of India. They are investing a lot in residential and commercial properties.
The NRIs are also allowed to make huge investment in construction of residential and commercial premises, development of townships at city and regional level, constructing infrastructure facilities like roads and bridges in urban areas and investment in participatory ventures. The NRI equities are also attracting as a way of participation for NRIs/ Overseas investors with some other company in India. Online banking in India and special accounts for NRIs has facilitated transactions for any kind of investment in India.
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The huge amount of investment being done by NRIs is a good sign for the Indian real estate market. It has boosted the overall development in the real estate industry and has made India an investment hub.
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An extremely icing Saturday morning saw Paulton Rovers Netball Club's two division two teams battle it out in an exciting and closely fought interclub match.
The game started well for both sides with Spears showing fantastic level of play, intercepting weak passes and pressuring all attacking moves made by Vipers. Ruby, Liz and Millie worked hard in the centre court working the ball well and closing down Vipers attacking opportunities. The quarter was goal for goal for with neither side able to capitalise on interceptions. The quarter ended with a very tense score line of 11 all.
After a quick break the second quarter started much the same as the first with interceptions and poor passes allowing both sides to turn the ball over. Zoe and Meg in the Spears shooting circle played the ball well, linking well as a unit and making Vipers work hard for every ball. However Vipers strong defence of Andrea, Becky and Kim made pivotal interceptions allowing Vipers to take a slim lead closing the first half 16-13.
The third quarter saw Vipers come out with nerves finally dissipating and a greater sense of focus, Shelley and Deb pushed hard in the centre court turning the ball over and sending the ball swiftly and accurately into the awaiting shooters. However Spears remained strong and determined, chasing every loose ball and pressuring every pass. Despite Spears' determination Vipers pushed further ahead to close the quarter 30-21.
Spears were still battling hard going in to the final quarter with Amy and Kelly holding firm in the Spears defence, pressuring every shot and pass working as a team. Vipers shooters Helen and Ness remained strong repeatedly finding their target boosting Vipers chances of a victory. Spears were not willing to let Vipers have it all their way and with excellent communication proved to be a formidable side. The game ended with a Vipers win 43-27 both sides showed a fantastic level of play making the rematch in the New Year an exciting one to look forward to. Spears Player: Ruby and Megan. Vipers Player: Kim
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Gratitude: The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. [Rooted in humility, focuses on what we have; joyful]
Entitlement: The fact of having a right to something. [Rooted in pride, focuses on what we lack; jealous]
These two words are opposite to one another. If you feel entitled to something (attention, money, cars, a job, toys) then by it's very nature it you feel you deserve it and are not grateful for its presence in your life. Whether dealing with younger kid entitlement, teen or young adult entitlement or adult entitlement it is pervasive in our society that this is more common that gratitude. Entitlement is supported by media (advertisements and television shows), social media (constant attention giving, White Knighting and narcissism), government programs (welfare, food stamps, unemployment), parents (giving their kids what they didn't have regardless of their appreciation) and partners (giving partners that take care of a lot of household responsibilities can build a sense of entitlement in the other partner). Entitlement has negative energy associated with it, and is one of the key cancers our society is fighting against right now on all fronts. It is the opposite of building work ethic and creativity and being thankful for what you have.
Gratitude, by contrast, has very positive energy associated with it. Having gratitude for what you have forces you to reflect on your good fortune, and focus internally and shut out the external things that try and make your value a competitive thing that someone else has or says you should have. The poorest people in the United States are still in the top strata of wealth compared to the entire world. They have access to education, health care, food, often housing assistance and money, all provided by the state, and I'd wager most have the gadgets and toys that most world-wide don't have. Most of us in the middle-class are living pretty comfortable lives, and it's really our own brains that show we are lacking in something. Having gratitude for the things we have, and taking focus away from the things we don't have, will make us all happier in the short and long term.
We try and instill this idea in our house. My wife and I are extremely grateful for the opportunities we've been given in life, for the health we have, the work ethics we have and for the kids and life we live. We state these things orally many days, and is a lesson we impart in the kids as well. How fortunate they are to live in the U.S., to have healthy food on their table, to live in our neighborhood and have the things we have. We don't want them to take it for granted that they are in the minority world wide. They are reminded of their grandparents poverty growing up, how hard work and humble attitudes will take them much further than mere talent and wealth will.
I've been reading a fair amount of spiritual teaching books on manifesting happiness and things, and in each and every one they mention gratitude in some way. Authors of these writings or motivational audio recordings all believe, as do I, that gratitude creates positive energy along with conscious and subconcious thought patterns that all help to improve things even further. Whether you believe in the idea that your positive energy can manifest positive things, simply being grateful for what you have can change your whole perspective on life.
It is still ok to want improvement or "things." You may very well be unhappy in your job, for example, but being thankful to having a job and being able to provide and live and be healthy can change your perspective. And on this gratitude your positive energy can snowball into being happier and more aware and perhaps being a little more motivated to gain skills, which could eventually lead to a new job that is even better. Or marriage. You feel unsatisfied in your marriage, but still giving gratitude for having a partner, for having some good times with that partner and perhaps having kids with that partner is still something you can hang your hat on. Maybe those positive thoughts will snowball into changes within you that eventually lead to improvements somehow. Regardless, dwelling on what you hate about your partner versus what you are grateful for is the opposite of building a happy life. No one is entitled to a perfect spouse, so be thankful for the positive qualities while continuing to work on the weak areas.
So let go of the fact that you don't live in the dream house, or you only have two weeks of vacation a year or you have some health issues, or the kids are a handful and take a little time each day to say "I am very lucky and grateful to have the things I have" and then say what you're thankful for. I promise you'll feel better, like a weight is lifted temporarily as your heart soars a little. And for your kids, continue to work on this concept and overtly state some of the things we do while imparting in them some humble work ethic. Allowing them to be spoiled and have everything they want at a young age is not the path to personal happiness and is a disservice to them as they grow older and become adults. Coming from a place of gratitude within leaves a much better chance for lifelong happiness in us and our offspring.


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Sunday, January 5, 2014
Back to Work Soon
At the same time, I'm feeling ready to go back to work. I love my job and really miss my coworkers. I like getting out of the house and having my own agenda, separate from my family.
I have a few things to take care of before I go back to work. I got the baby's birth certificate last week (for $26) and also need to get his immunization records for daycare. I still need to buy him bottles for daycare.
I'm not back in my normal work clothes yet but I did keep all of my dress pants after I had Lil Punk. Work shirts will actually be harder. I'm hoping to get by with what I have as I don't want to get too comfortable in this size.
Have a wonderful week!
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Nice, 1 day work week :) It's a good way to ease back into a working schedule. Hopefully this week won't be so cold outside.ReplyDelete
I enjoyed having my job too and getting out of the house. I wasn't cut out for staying at home all of the time. Like that you just have to go in for 1 day this week.ReplyDelete
Geez, has 8 weeks gone by already?ReplyDelete
I'm glad I could stay home with the little ones fulltime but there were days(MANY days! lol)when I wish I had a working life outside of the house and was glad when they all were old enough to go to school. That was a good mix of "having kids home/having me free to pursue other activities" for me.
I can't believe it's been 8 weeks already! That is good that you are ready to go back to work, compared to the alternative of not wanting to (which makes the transition so much harder). When my inlaws had their first born, they only took 4 weeks! The second time around wasn't so short, though. Hope it's an easy transition! I hear the first few days are the hardest.ReplyDelete
I found the first few days to be really rough. I was ready to go back, mentally, but it's just hard to shift your life back onto a different schedule. The adjustment happens though. I'd like to move to part time at some point - that would be the perfect balance for me between spending time with the kids, having my own life & a bit more free time.ReplyDeleteReplies
It will be a bit crazy going back to work because I'm still up 2-3 times per week but I have no idea when that will end. Lil Punk slept through the night at 5 weeks. I had no idea how lucky I was. I can see how part time would be advantageous.Delete
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I'm glad that you got some much deserved downtime. You deserve it.ReplyDelete


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Galaxy Note 3: More than meets the eye
By Alex on 22nd Jan, 2014
With its brilliant 5.7" screen with Full HD resolution and long battery life, the Galaxy Note 3 is an obvious choice if you like to stay entertained on the go. However, in addition to the amazing viewing experience, there is still a lot more to love. Discover the other features that can change the way you work and play.
Working on the go
The Note 3 has an impressive screen and the innovative S Pen to match, which are great for things like watching films, playing games and getting creative. But they can also help in other areas of life.
Action Memo lets you make a handwritten note that activates a function straight away. It could be a number that becomes a phone call or a name that becomes a contact.
Meanwhile, S Note gives the whole note-taking routine a 21st century upgrade. You can quickly and easily create notes that can be edited, saved, and shared on the go.
"The phablet is here to stay and the Note 3 is the best out there - fast, powerful and supremely functional."
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Split screen
With the Galaxy Note 3, one screen can become two, which has lots of potential for multitasking.
The Split Screen function lets you write an email while looking at a document, or keep one side of the screen for working and the other for entertainment.
"we laughed at 5in smartphones a few years ago, but now they feel right at home."
- Expert Reviews on the Galaxy Note 3
Not all work!
With all this work talk, let's not forget the Note 3 also has lots of possibilities for fun.
Games on the go
The Note 3 is one of the few mobile devices capable of playing Real Racing 3, one of the most graphically demanding Android games. With Full HD resolution, 3 GB of RAM and a powerful 2.3GHz Quad Core Processor, it delivers a smooth yet explosive gaming experience for all you gamers out there.
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Battery life: Up to 13 Hours Video Playback time
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Processor: 2.3GHz Quad GHz CPU Speed
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The Note 3 also connects seamlessly with the Galaxy Gear, so you can keep your hands free but stay in touch. Worn on your wrist, it tells you when you get a call or message. You can make and receive calls, dictate notes, control it with voice commands and even take photos.
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The UPA government is finally ready with the Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2012 to slap life imprisonment for sexual assault and acid attacks – seven years after it initiated a review of criminal laws.
The proposal that the cabinet will consider soon will replace the term "rape"
with "sexual assault" to make it gender neutral, allowing the victim for the first time to lodge complaints against the offender irrespective of sex.
The Centre has also decided to widen the coverage under sexual assault, allowing victims of forced unnatural sex to lodge complaints with the police.
"Irrespective of the complainant's sex, the offence … would attract a maximum punishment of life imprisonment," said a top government official.
The proposal – prepared by the home ministry – will also end the conflict between different laws by raising the age of consent for sex from 16 to 18 years across all laws.
For tackling acid attacks on women, an addition to the IPC proposes a jail term from 10 years to life. It has been made clear that a fine of Rs. 10 lakh will be imposed on the accused, which will be paid as compensation to the victim.
What's more, in case a husband, legally separated from his wife, tries to indulge in forced sex, he could face a jail term ranging from two to seven years.
Laying down strong safeguards for victims, the police and courts have been barred from making complainants of below 18 years to face the accused.
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Earnings Expectations for the Week of October 22
There are lots more on the earnings calendar this week, including results from Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) for the three months that included the release of the iPhone 5.
Results from Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) and Yahoo! (NASDAQ: YHOO) will be the highlights on Monday, and analysts expect to see year-over-year earnings growth from both of them.
The heavy equipment maker is forecast to report earnings per share (EPS) of $2.23 on $16.79 billion in revenue, up from $1.71 per share and $15.72 billion in the same period of last year. The Internet portal company's EPS are expected to be 11.5% higher than a year ago to $0.26, while revenue is up marginally to $1.08 billion.
Apparel maker V.F. Corp. (NYSE: VFC) and data storage company Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) are expected to post earnings growth on Monday as well, while analysts anticipate declining earnings from Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold (NYSE: FCX) and semiconductor maker Texas Instruments (NASDAQ: TXN).
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is expected to say that its earnings fell about 96 percent from last year to $0.04 per share. However, analysts predict that revenue will be up about 10 percent to $904.89 million. Note that earnings results have been better than expected in the past six quarters.
The forecast for economic bellwether United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) calls for $1.06 EPS on revenue of $13.30 billion. That compares with $1.09 per share and $13.17 billion in the third quarter of last year. UPS fell short of consensus EPS estimates in the previous two quarters.
Also on Tuesday, analysts are looking for earnings growth from 3M (NYSE: MMM) and Coach (NYSE: COH). But smaller EPS are expected from DuPont (NYSE: DD), Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HD), Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) and defense contractor United Technologies (NYSE: UTX).
The middle of the week will be busy on the earnings front, including reports from AT&T (NYSE: T), which has seen its consensus EPS estimate shrink over the past 60 days, and Boeing (NYSE: BA), whose consensus EPS estimate has ticked up in the same period.
The Dallas-based telecom's results are expected to be essentially flat year-over-year, or $0.60 per share and $31.58 billion in revenue. The Chicago-based aircraft manufacturer is forecast to report per-share earnings of $1.12 and revenue of $20.03 billion, compared with $1.46 per share and $17.73 billion in the year-ago period.
The day's many other reports include those from Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ: CAKE), Dr Pepper Snapple (NYSE: DPS), Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB), T. Rowe Price (NASDAQ: TROW) and Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), which are anticipated to report earnings growth, as well as Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL), whose EPS are predicted to be the same as a year ago. And American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP), Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY), Corning (NYSE: GLW), Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY), General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) are expected to post lower earnings.
Following its announced event on Tuesday, Thursday is Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) next big day. Analysts believe that per-share earnings for the fiscal fourth quarter will be nearly 10 percent higher than a year ago to $8.85. That is also higher than the consensus EPS forecast of $8.46 from 60 days ago. Sales for the quarter are expected to total $36.23 billion, which would be more than 28 percent higher year-over-year.
Apple's full-year forecast calls for a profit of $44.37 per share and sales of $156.63 billion. That would be up from $27.68 per share on $108.25 billion last year.
Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S) are both expected to report net losses for their third quarters. The world's largest online retailer is expected to post −$0.08 per share and $13.92 billion in revenue. The loss from Sprint, which just agreed to be bought out by Japanese telecom SoftBank, is predicted to come to $0.43 per share, even though revenue is up almost six percent to $8.81 billion.
Thursday's other anticipated earnings gainers include AutoNation (NYSE: AN), CA Technologies (NASDAQ: CA), Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE: CL), Hershey (NYSE: HSY), Sherwin-Williams (NYSE: SHW) and Starwood Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: HOT). Those expected to offer earnings declines include Aetna (NYSE: AET), CME Group (NASDAQ: CME), ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP), Dow Chemical (NYSE: DOW), Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) and Raytheon (NYSE: RTN).
Cable giant Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) is expected to end the week by reporting a 28.2 percent year-over-year increase in earnings to $0.46 per share. Third-quarter revenue is predicted to total $16.06 billion, which would be 12 percent higher than a year ago. Comcast has fallen short of consensus EPS estimates in just one of the past 10 quarters.
An earnings decline is forecast for Goodyear Tire & Rubber (NYSE: GT). Merck (NYSE: MRK), Newell Rubbermaid (NYSE: NWL) and Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) are expected to say that their EPS were about the same as a year ago.
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Amid an increasingly competitive mid-size field, Car and Driver magazine has once again named the Honda Accord as a winner of its prestigious annual ' 10Best Cars ' award. The achievement marks the twenty-eighth time in the award's 31-year existence that Accord has won-more than any other vehicle and the seventeenth year in a row for Honda's flagship sedan. "The editors at Car & Driver have long appreciated Accord's almost singular mix of dynamic excellence and fuel efficiency balanced by a well-equipped, comfortable and practical package," said Michael Accavitti, vice president of marketing operations for American Honda Motor Co., Inc
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Description of problem:
I am having a lot of problems with my Fedora Core 6 server connection
going down when traffic increases. I bought a new switch (mine is quite
old) in hopes of fixing the problem, however, that seems to have
exacerbated the problem.
Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):
How reproducible:
Always - Consistent
Steps to Reproduce:
1. Running kernel: 2.6.19-1.2911.fc6
2. Increase traffic by ftp'ing, or downloading something (reproducible with
different methods of increasing network traffic)
3. between 15 and 60 seconds later, the connection will be lost.
Actual results:
connection is lost
Expected results:
connection should be maintained
Additional info:
There is a lot of info and prior conversations and diagnostics with other linux
experts in the Linux community at the link provided. Please look there for
details. I am happy to contribute more diagnostics if needed:
I just updated my kernel to 2.6.19-1.2911.6.4.fc6 and I am no longer able to
reproduce the problem. Let's set this bug to "waiting to be reproduced" until I
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Today marks the birthday of Virginia Woolf. Known for the diversity of literary works she penned, she is also considered one of the finest modernists of the 20th century. A member of the Bloomsbury group, she would leave a legacy that includes Mrs. Dalloway, To the Lighthouse, Orland and of course a Room of one's own (in which a universal truth still rings in my ears: a woman needs money and a room of her own if she is to write...)
To mark her birthday, however, I will not read one of her more known works. I will instead turn my attention to her short-story collection, Monday or Tuesday, which she published through The Hogarth Press, the company she established with her husband, Leonard Woolf.
Eight short stories describe what happens when the various types of impressions going through our minds, take shape and become the life of any given day, be it Monday or Tuesday.
The Haunted House (you know these noises we hear at night? what if these are the ghosts of the previous inhabitants walking around?)
A Society - my favourite story and quotation:
"while we (women) have borne the children, they (men), we supposed, have borne the books and the pictures. We have populated the world. They have civilized it. But now that we can read, what prevents us from judging the results? Before we bring another child into the world we must swear that we will find out what the world is like"
"once she (her daughter, the next generation) knows how to read there's only one thing you can teach her to believe in - and that is in herself (a little sufragette...)"
Monday or Tuesday (following the flight of a heron and see what they see...)
The Unwritten Novel (the process of fiction-making during a train voyage)
"life's what you see in people's eyes; life's what they learn, and, having learnt it, never though they seek to hide it case to be aware"
The String Quartett (how life evolves and we along with it)
Blue & Green (the green of the night - the blue of the water: pure magic...)
Kew Gardens (what did the flowerbed see?)
The Mark on the Wall (what is that mark of the wall? well, how vivid is your imagination?)
I thoroughly enjoyed Woolf's penmanship and imagination (she could start a story from a minute detail!), and I also admired her ability to convey disguised messages through harmless little stories!


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At the tender age of seventeen, Nazneen's life is turned upside down. After an arranged marriage to an older man, she exchanges her Bangladeshi village home for a block of flats in London's East End. In this new world, pining for her home and her sister, she struggles to make sense of her existence - and to do her duty to her husband. A man of inflated ideas (and stomach), he sorely tests her compliance.
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My personal fleet under command of Admiral Felsem in my absence. My fleet almost always has the support of the GA's task force fleets. May the Force guide...
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Kids love sensory activities. This glitter cloud dough is squishy and fun to stretch and mold. It's not salty like play dough so it won't dry out little kids' hands. We made fun sparkly homemade dough with just 3 main ingredients!
Homemade Glitter Cloud Dough
- 2 cups Cornstarch
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Hair Conditioner
- Food coloring and glitter (optional)
Combine the cloud dough ingredients and mix until the dough is moldable and not sticky. Add more cornstarch if it seems too wet or a bit more water if it gets too dry. Mix in a few drops of food coloring and a generous sprinkle of glitter before the dough is entirely mixed. You can knead in extra glitter later but you wouldn't want to get food coloring on your hands.
Knead your homemade sensory cloud dough until it's stretchy and soft. The dough will become more moldable as you knead it and the cornstarch fully absorbs the moisture. Using a scented hair conditioner will make your glitter cloud dough smell nice too!
Glitter gives cloud dough a sparkly finish that is fun to squeeze and squish.
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Homemade cloud dough is stretchy and spongy. My favorite thing about this conditioner-based dough is that it doesn't dry out your kids' hands like homemade play dough can because of the salt. DIY cloud dough smells great if you use a scented conditioner and it's moisturizing too!
We had lots of fun playing with homemade glitter cloud dough in our water table. This kids water play table is perfect for containing messes and giving the kids a play space outside.
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We made sparkly purple and blue cloud dough, my girls' favorite colors!
Cloud dough is easy to make and it helps entertain kids for up to an hour and allows toddlers to practice motor skills and strengthening their hands. You can sort cloud dough balls into cups, make cupcakes with silicone cupcake holders, and cut it up with kids' utensils. Once you are finished playing with cloud dough, store it in a resealable bag for the next play time!
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So for the past 3 posts I've been talking about the first 3 Chakras. To backpedal and learn a little bit about the background you can check out the past three chakra posts; The Root, The Saccral and The Solar Plexus. Today we're getting down to the heart of the matter, as Don Henly says, and taking a look at the fourth chakra, The Heart or Anahata as it's called in Sanskrit meaning "sound vibration of the heart"
Anahata or The Heart Chakra
The Heart Chakra is located near the center of the breast bone. The heart chakra is centered around complex emotions and relationships with others. Physically Anahata governs circulation and is associated with the heart, thymus gland, lower lung. Emotionally Anahata governs unconditional love for oneself and others. Mentally the fourth chakra governs passion, and spirituality. A balanced heart chakra is expressed in self acceptance, the acceptance of others and the ability to follow your own direction in life.
The Color of Your Heart (Chakra)
The color associated with the heart chakra is Green. Green symbolizes harmony, creativity, health, abundance and nature. It is the combining of yellow (soul) and blue (spirit). Green, nature's color, offers new energy and revitalizes tired nerves.
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All the green stones – emerald, green tourmaline, malachite, jade, chrysoprase, dipotase, peridot, aventurine, moss agate, green jasper – are used with the heart chakra. Though green is the primary color used with the heart chakra, it's also said that pink stones (such as rose quartz or rhodonite) can be used if more softness, affection and love seem to be needed in working with the heart chakra.
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Froglife has been contracted by Community Partnerships, Kirklees Council, as part of the MENtal Wellbeing Programme, to deliver our Natural Achievers programme. The programme has received additional funding from South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust – Creative Minds and City Connect, West Yorkshire Combined Authority, go:walking programmes. The use of creative activities in healthcare has been shown to increase self-esteem, provide a sense of purpose, develop social skills, help community integration and improve service users' quality of life. South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation recognises these benefits and the Creative Minds strategy underlines the Trust's commitment to having a creative approach to service delivery as well as promoting more opportunities for individuals/groups to develop and grow creatively.
Froglife has been formally chosen as a creative partner by South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation. As a partner we are part of a strong growing infrastructure of community organisations who are working with the local NHS to provide creative projects who use Trust services.
Froglife is providing community-based physical activities using the natural environment to provide training in a wide range of skills and to develop peer support/friendship and social opportunities. Froglife's Natural Achievers is a tried and tested programme of activities that works with groups of individuals suffering from disadvantage for a range of reasons. Primarily, but not exclusively, men are drawn from across all sectors. Groups complete a six week group activity followed by a six week personal project. On completion of the six week personal project a celebration event is hosted.
Natural Achievers is helping men to improve and maintain health and enable them to make friends. It helps to combat stigma associated with mental ill-health and promote the 'Five Ways to Wellbeing'. Natural Achievers enables these men to do something positive to help our natural world whilst benefiting from being outdoors.
"It helps just by being outdoors in a beautiful place surrounded by wildlife, but then I'm also able to contribute something and I feel like it is being valued. I'm not treated like a social outcast, I am respected and encouraged in all I do here, and I love working with all the different groups" previous project participants.
The project started at the beginning of April 2016 and has been working along canal towpaths to improve the biodiversity value, at an allotment site and also at Dewsbury Country Park. Project Participants have carried out a wide range of improvements to these areas, including habitat creation and management, species surveying and building wildlife homes. To find out more information about the project please contact firstname.lastname@example.com.
Testimonials: "I came across the Froglife project after looking for 'outdoor', 'hands on' activities for a service user I was working with. Having no care package in place this was extremely difficult until I happened across Froglife. On reading about the project this quickly seemed like the perfect opportunity for my service user to engage with very meaningful activity which would be well suited to his needs. I got in touch with the Project Officer and discussed my referral who was very accepting and approachable. Since my service user began at Froglife I have been really pleased to see a huge increase in the service users' self-esteem, confidence and engagement with others. The service user has reported to me that he loves the project and is really enthused about all he has done. I feel Froglife offers a huge opportunity for a vulnerable group of individuals who without such a service would otherwise be likely to experience contact with health services due to mental health/behavioural issues." Specialist Community Learning Disability Nurse, Kirklees Community Learning Disability Health Team, South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
"I work with volunteers throughout Kirklees. The majority of clients I work with have additional needs and require some level of support (mostly clinets with mental health issues, Learning disabilities, Autism etc.). I find the Project Officer and her team provide a safe nuturing environment. The work they do builds confidence and maintains interest with a client group which can be sometimes difficult to place. I have seen some amazing results with some of the clients I have referred to Froglife. Their skill levels have improved along with confidence and self-esteem. Also the fact that the tasks they undertake add value to both the environment and community. I have nothing but praise for the project and the leadership and guidance that is provided." Support Worker, Kirklees Council