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Oliver has just turned 14 months old and he's changing so much every single day. His first birthday feels like yesterday – To be honest so does his birth! He's turning into such a confident little boy who literally wants to run around anywhere. I thought it was time for an update on how he's doing. I've spoken a lot about him on here, so you may already know how he's getting on, but I thought it would be nice to have a little 14 month round-up – Plus I've totally got writers block at the moment!
His Walking
Oliver started walking a little before 13 months old, and now that he can walk he WILL walk. He walks (or attempts to run) everywhere. We went to the opticians at the weekend and he was desperate to get down and start running around. It was super busy so there was no way I could let him down – He'd get in everyone's way if I did! He walks from one end of the room to the other every single day. He never wants to sit down and play, he just wants to walk! I'm absolutely loving it.
Looking back I was so excited when he started to crawl, but walking is something else. I love being able to walk into another room and having this mini-me following me! I was always told to 'be prepared' for when he's walking as it won't be as easy as before. To be honest I love this more! I hated when he couldn't even crawl, I felt bad for leaving him on the floor with just the toys around him. Now he can explore to his hearts content!
His Food
Oh my gosh, Oliver loves his food. To begin with the weaning process was a bit rocky – this is something I've never written about. We actually tried him with pureed food around 5 months old, but that was only every so often to see whether he liked it or not. We actually started 3 meals a day pretty late, around 7-8 months old maybe? I'm not sure why it took us so long. I think I was scared and a little unsure of what he could eat and how much.
Our health visitor didn't advise us about anything to do with weaning. I didn't actually get visited by a health visitor between Oliver being 3 months old to 1 year old. He didn't really like to eat vegetables. I know not many kids like doing it, but he just didn't eat them, full stop. He'd throw a tantrum if any were put on his plate. After a while and trying new recipes he now eats them – Usually when they're mixed in a meal, but hey he's eating them!
His Talking
I've written about this very recently, which you can find here. We had a visit from the health advisor when Oliver was nearly 13 months old and I was told Oliver's communication skills were low. I really didn't see this coming! Oliver loves to babble all the time, but because he wasn't saying any 'first words' yet, he scored very low on the health advisors check list. How you can judge a toddlers skills on a piece of darn paper I do not know.
Since the health advisor visit Oliver has been able to whisper the word juice. I've spoken about this before but he'll pronounce the J and then hiss. We know what he's trying to say but he almost seems too shy to say it. The fact that he's communicating that he wants a drink is good enough for me for now. Today I heard him whisper 'dada'! I was so excited! He's not confidently saying these words out loud, but he's getting there.
His Sleeping
We've always been very lucky with Oliver as he's always been quite a good sleeper. From around 10 weeks old he's slept through the night. Since we moved 3 months ago we were worried Oliver would find it strange sleeping in a new room, but he adapted so well! He goes to bed at 7pm and he doesn't usually wake up till around 6am. Saying this though, recently he's been waking up around 3-4am. My husband and I won't have this so we bring him into the bed with us and he goes back to sleep luckily!
His Parents
Yes, I've added in a section about us! I don't think I've done an update about us as parents so I thought it was a good idea! Nathan's a top Daddy. It's obvious Oliver loves him very much. Nathan is never afraid to step up when I'm having a bad day. I suffer greatly from anxiety and Nathan is so supportive. My anxiety is all over the place at the moment. I had a bad week a few weeks ago, but it seems to be okay at the moment.
We still haven't got the hang of going to bed on time. For some reason we think it's a good idea to go to bed at midnight, fully aware Oliver will wake up in about 5-6 hours. We still spend some evenings falling asleep on the sofa, but hopefully we'll get the hang of going to bed on time one day!
I'm so proud of Oliver and how grown up he is at 14 months old. Every day I love him even more. Some day's can be tougher than others, but it's all worth it. I'm looking forward to watching him grow up more over the next few months. I'll make sure I do another update soon.


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Here we are in 2019. A new year to be creative.
This time is something new. Unlike other beginning of the year, I feel different and NEW. This year is about determination and hard work. I feel confident and grateful. This year is about making decisions without any regrets or doubts, no matter what.
I believe this time is different not just because I've changed my opinion about time passing and our perception of passing years, but also what I feel inside. I don't see passing time as a bad thing. In fact, this could mean prosperity, progress and wealth. Depend on what you want to
We get richer as time passes, gain new information, meet new people and opportunity. Besides, we learn from mistakes without judging us or feeling guilty. More than that, we learn that feeling sorry for ourselves it's not getting us anywhere. And last but not least, we learn to embrace every moment, good or bad.
We see our children grow so fast and instead of enjoying this we choose to complain how much we get older. It's nothing but a big lie. We just keep lying to ourselves. We let such nonsense blind us and not see the most important things in our lives. Actually, getting old means getting wiser. So let's become this time more creative and be free.
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Bristol Area Lions learn about the Maine Center for Economic Policy 10/10/2018Posted by DS in club business.
On Monday, Oct.1, Maine Center for Economic Policy Executive Director, Garrett Martin explained the function of the MECEP organization. They provide extensive research data, in many cases by State Senate District and House District on employment and poverty, education, health care, and social safety nets: Social Security, food assistance, and cash public assistance.
Martin began by citing the $1.9 billion forfeited in Federal funds since 2011, that could have helped protect Mainers' health and well-being, promote tax fairness, and boost the state's economy. These funds would have injected up to $700 million into Maine's economy and supported as many as 4,400 jobs annually. Maine even turned away Federal funding for screening and testing for colorectal cancer which did not require any State funds.
The minimum wage increase in 2017 from $7.50 to $9.00 per hour boosted paychecks for the lowest-income Mainers by 10% and cut child poverty rate from 17% on 2016 to 13% in 2017 or from 43,000 to 33,000 children. Some studies showed that an increase in minimum wage may cut working hours, but that did not happen in Maine in either workers with no high school diploma nor those with no college qualifications.
The Maine Legislature has enacted a tax package in response to the federal tax overhaul signed into law in December. The Republican package, to replicate the Federal tax plan would benefit the wealthy and profitable businesses, would cost $89.5 million for the next 2-year budget cycle. The Democratic tax plan, expanded tax credits for low-and middle-income working families and increased property relief for homeowners and renters, would cost $51.5 million. Neither side was able to muster the votes needed by the time the Legislature adjourned in May. The tax policy approved by the Legislature on August 30 is the result of negotiations that took place in the interim and only cost the state $26.8 million in lost tax revenue for the two-year budget cycle.
The compromise law preserved the personal exemption of $4,150 per household member. The new standard deduction amounts for 2018 have increased to $12,000 for individuals and married couples filing separately, $18,000 for heads of household and $24,000 for married couples filing jointly and surviving spouses. For people age 65 and over an additional standard deduction of $1,600 for singles and $1,300 for each spouse in a married couple. Maine's three personal income tax brackets of 5.8%, 6.75% and 7.15% remain unchanged.
The law also increases the state's property tax fairness credit, from $900 to $1,2000 for residents age 65 and over. Most of the benefit from this expansion will go to Maine households with income in the bottom one-fifth. According to Martin, "The compromise is a win for Mainers who believe the state should chart its own course regarding tax policy.
The next meeting of the Bristol Area Lions Club will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 5 at the Willing Workers Hall in New Harbor. The speaker will be Phil Averill who will explain the Pemaquid saw mill preservation project. Dinner will be mac & cheese with ham, salad, and rolls, followed by chocolate cake and coffee. To make dinner reservations for that meeting, call John Janell at 563-7402. To learn more about the Bristol Area Lions Club, serving Bristol and South Bristol, call Walt Johansson at 677-2584.
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June has been a very eventful month for me and there were a lot of new things happening so I've got some good favorites this month. I think it really set me up for a good start to the summer and I'm looking forward to the next few months of warm weather
As I mentioned in my Greece vacation blog post, Mykonos was my favorite island that we visited while in Greece. It was just beautiful in every way. I felt safe, the people were so nice, the beaches were absolutely stunning and relaxing. If you go anywhere in Greece, Mykonos is always going to be my top recommendation.
Fujifilm QuickSnap Disposable Cameras
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I used a few of these to do my makeup in Greece and they are my new favorite cream blushes! They some in tons of colors, are super creamy and very easy to use. They last all day long when set with a little bit of translucent powder too so very good for the summer when you don't want to wear a full face of makeup. Another great thing about these blushes is that at only $8, they are SUPER affordable! I talked about these in my Greece Vacation Makeup blog post, linked here.
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Britney and I are having a moment and I have been listening to her really old music non-stop. Like Baby, One More Time old music because it was so good and real! Plus, it's always fun to go back and listen to songs you loved as a child. Oh, the good 'ole days…
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Why a Skills-Based Curriculum is a Game-changer for DVFS Lower & Middle School Students
An interview with Lower & Middle School Director Jason Seggern
As the director of our younger divisions, Jason is a member of our regular Admissions Information Session panel of faculty and administrators. We asked Jason to comment on some of the most frequently asked questions from families interested in our Middle School program. See those questions and his responses below:
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On October 8th, the Space City Scribes released an anthology. In case we haven't talked about it quite enough, here are the particulars. It's a loose collection of stories about Houston, ranging from literary fiction to sci-fi to fantasy. The ebook sells for $2.99 at Amazon and other major etailers.
Okay? Okay.
Now on to the "how to" portion of my post…
How To Create Your Own Anthology
There are a lot of reasons to create an anthology. Chief among them is exposure. If someone already loves, say, Mandy Broughton and buys the anthology to read her story, then that same person may read my story, like it just as much, and go on to buy one of my books. It's also a way to build excitement for local events – signings are always more fun and "busy" when you have a group of authors. Lastly, my friend Artemis Greenleaf likened the anthology to a super-deluxe business card, and she's right. It's a great way to get our content "sampled" by as many people possible, especially since we're pricing it low. Visibility is an author's greatest challenge, whether indie or trad published, and the more people who've heard of us, the better.
What follows below are my tips for creating a homegrown anthology with a group of friends – not the kind of anthology where you welcome submissions from strangers and pay them. Those are good, too, but outside the scope of my discussion.
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1. Find Your Writers: If you're in an author collective like me, then your circle is already formed. If not, you might be in a critique group or a professional writers' organization. Ask around to see if anyone's interested in putting an anthology together, but I strongly caution you to pick writers you know and trust. If you want to work with people you don't know as well, be prepared to draft legal documents to protect yourself. Another reason to pick people you know: you can choose writers whose work you admire and whose publishing skills compliment and/or supplement your own. This becomes very important when the "easy" work of writing is done and the hard work of "book creation" begins.
2. Decide on a Cost/Payment Structure: Our anthology was a no-pay structure where individual writers submitted freely without expectation of royalty or advance. This is a little harder to pull off with "strangers." We also decided to keep overhead low by designing the cover ourselves, formatting ourselves, etc. We are lucky enough to have two educators in our group who have a meticulous command of the English language (thanks, Ellen Leventhal and Ellen Rothberg!). They did all the proofreading for the project. As for payment, we decided to funnel any profits from group signings back to Space City Scribes. We'll use the money to sign up for festival booths, book advertisements, etc. If, however, we buy and sell the books as individuals, then the profits are ours to keep.
3. Put Someone in Charge: Things run more smoothly when you have someone keeping the schedule, checking on work, and sending update emails. For this project, I acted as editor. I won't lie. The anthology was a lot of work. But I'm really proud of it.
4. Decide on a Theme: Since we're a diverse group of writers, we found a common core in our hometown: Houston. Using this as a starting point, we all wrote stories set in Space City, hence the title of the anthology. If you've assembled a genre-based group, then you've got a built in theme already, say, horror or middle grade. But go further… Do you want to do a middle-grade collection of holiday stories? A science fiction anthology of space opera? There are a lot of ways to segment your content.
5. Assign the Work Fairly: Some of our members are very tech-savvy. They took the project pieces that required certain skills, like ebook formatting and paperback creation. Some members are awesome editors and proofers, so they took these pieces. Or some, like K.C. Maguire, happened to have experience with certain kinds of blogging and promotion. That's the beauty of working with a diverse team – we all bring something to the table. When you're choosing writers, be thinking not just about the stories you'll need but the skills you'll need after the words are on paper.
6. Get ready for a ton of email. Just deciding on our cover? I think we sent and replied to around fifty or more emails. No joke. And this was just one small piece of the project.
7. Remember That Friendships Come Before Business: If things get a little crazy or if there are disagreements (think there won't be? ha!), take a step back and remember that this is supposed to be FUN or, at the very least, a good use of your time. Not the gateway to an ulcer. With so many cooks in the kitchen, the final recipe may not turn out like the one in the cookbook – do they ever? – but you'll end up with something new and exciting if you give in to the process.
8. Enjoy the Fruits of Your Labor: When it's all done, and your glorious new book is for sale, it will stand as a testament to your hard work and friendship. This, really, is what makes your anthology worthwhile.
You can also go a second route: assemble your friends and acquaintances, offer them exposure, do all the work yourself (ask nothing of anyone, except for a little social media at the end), and reap all the profits yourself. This would be a good choice if you have the skills you need to produce a book or if you've got a particular vision you want to see through (and like to be the only cook in the kitchen). But I would recommend drafting a content release form that gives you first printing rights and having your authors sign it. When money is involved, people get funny. And I don't mean "funny ha, ha." I mean "funny stark raving mad."
However you decide to do it, creating an anthology is definitely time-consuming. But it's also worthwhile. If you want to take a look at how ours turned out, visit the anthology page on this blog and read more about the book.
How about you, dear authors? Every contemplated an anthology? I'd be happy to answer questions. And readers, what's your opinion of anthologies? Do you enjoy reading them? I'd love to hear your thoughts!


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This project was another great opportunity for A1 Passive Fire to showcase our perfected Managed Certification skills. Managing penetrations in a large new build like this one can be tricky with over 1500 items to install, label, photograph and register and our team delivered quality work with accurate documentation streamlining our clients fire safety requirements. Using products such as the Promat Sealant, Bulkhead Batt and Supa Wrap we were able to achieve the required FRL without any hassle or delays onsite.


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The family Bible story book, Wondrous Works of God is a companion volume to Starr Meade's popular first family Bible story book, Mighty Acts of God that released in 2010. Except Wondrous Works of God "…retells a different ninety stories."
Starr believes God uses Bible stories to reveal who He is and what He has done throughout recorded history. Yet, because God can't be seen attributes of His character, His love for His children and creation are easier to understand in story form, especially for children. She also believes "…Bible stories must be read in context and not as isolated units…a random chapter here or random page there…"
Instead, she writes, "…we must think in terms of the whole, wonderful story of God's salvation…every Bible story must be told in light of this big wonderful story…" found in Christ.
Starr's chronological collection of Old and New Testament Bible stories feature fifty-five Old Testament and thirty-five New Testament stories. Stories reveal how God stepped into human history in the past and His plans for the future of mankind. Stories, many of them not well-known, teach about God's character, not just about morality or heroism. She begins with God's creation of Eve in Genesis and ends with Jesus and the dragon found in Revelation 12.
Accounts include familiar stories such as, "Hagar and Ishmael, Serpent on a Pole, Balaam and the Donkey, the Sun Stands Still and Moses Sees God's Glory." However, other stories not commonly found in children's Bible stories include "Job Suffers and Trusts God, Ezekiel's Vision of Dry Bones, Elijah and King Ahaziah, Elisha Raises a Boy from the Dead and the Dragon and the Baby."
Ninety exciting stories, penned in lively, easy-to-understand language contain summary statements of Christian truth and faith highlighted in red from a reformed perspective. Most stories are three pages in length, feature an illustration, scripture reference and questions and suggestions for personal application called, "…as for me and my house…"
The suggested age group, age's four to ten, depends on children's maturity. Some youngsters might understand more about age seven although they will enjoy the stories. The book is hardbound for durability and ease of use, designed with growing families in mind.
The Bible contains great adventure, sweet romance, and is a grand epic of good and evil played out on the stage of human history against the backdrop of God's love, His grace and overall plan for humankind.
Starr's imaginative writing, often compared to the writings of C.S. Lewis and Paul Bunyan, communicates abstract truths with clarity and simplicity in words readers can understand, especially children. Wondrous Acts of God is an excellent choice for family devotions and the New Year's is a wonderful time to start this family tradition. www.crossway.org/blog
'Wondrous Works of God: A Family Bible Story Book' by Starr Meade, illustrated by Tim O'Connor, Hardcover, Crossway, 2012, 978-1433531583, $24.99
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"Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love,
for his wondrous works to the children of man!"
We want our children to know the God we love and worship, but communicating abstract truths about God can sometimes be difficult. It's good for us and for our children that God wants to be known. So he doesn't simply tell us what he's like; he shows us in the stories of the Bible.
As the sequel to Mighty Acts of God, this volume tells 90 more stories from the Bible, beginning with the account of God creating Eve and ending with the epic visions in Revelation. Each story highlights an aspect of God's character and includes a helpful discussion guide to help the whole family see and understand the wondrous works of God!
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All plants will be supplied bare root and if no size is stated, plants will be supplied as a 1 litre pot sized plant. Our packaging will be recyclable as we are a nursery working towards reducing our plastic footprint. Plants are grown in our nursery ponds and garden and will therefore be harvested, trimmed and washed off (if water plants) before packaging in a damp medium. Plants need to be opened and planted out as soon as possible after arrival to give them the best chance of establishing.
Orders are normally dispatched within 5 working days once full payment has been received. We send plants via Royal Mail or courier, posting out at the beginning of the week to prevent plants being stuck in the postage system over the weekend.
We will offer you, the customer, the cheapest postage rate we can depending on order size and weight.
If you do not receive you order within one week of any estimated delivery date you should contact us as soon as possible.
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Postage costs (typical charges, however we will offer you the best rate we can)
Orders up to £30 – Postage charge of £5.50
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While Pixar may be one of the biggest animation studios out there, there's good reason for it. Their films have held up surprisingly well with both kids and adults as well-written and well-animated entertainment. The ideas for their films are also more out there than any other studio. "Up" followed an elderly man on an adventure to South America while "Inside Out" delved into the mind of a coming-of-age kid to address issues of emotion. Even this year's "Toy Story 4" resonated well enough with critics and audiences thanks to strong characters that have stood the test of time.
Now, with Pixar's next film, "Soul," the studio will be taking us on an existential trip. The film will follow a struggling jazz musician, Joe (Jamie Foxx), after his soul his separated from his body. Don't worry, he's not dead (we hope). But with his soul out of his body, he proceeds on a journey to find out what happens to our souls before we have bodies. Trippy stuff and certainly not an easy enough story to develop. But Pixar has proven plenty of times they can take unique concepts and spin amazing movies out of them. Additional voices for the film include Tina Fey, Questlove, Phylicia Rashad, and Daveed Diggs. Also worth mentioning is that the music will be composed by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, quite a surprise for a Pixar production.
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"Soul" will be in theaters next summer on June 19, 2020.


text: We took the kids to Bayworld today in celebration of International Museum Day. Bayworld consist of the Port Elizabeth Museum, Snake Park and Oceanarium. On today's visit we just went to the first two, while the latter will have to wait till another day. Every time I go to the museum I notice how little things have changed since my school days when we used to go there quite often, either on school trips or as a family. Chaos Boy likes everything that I used to (and still) like. The dinosaur hall, the ship wreck hall and the marine hall. The big dinosaur always used to be my favorite thing in the museum and quite clearly its his as well.


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Ascending Mountain Lake twice made for one epic ride... putting in the work and loving it.
May: Races, events & celebrating 30!
I rolled into May with excitement to to kick off the triathlon season and because I would soon be celebrating my 30th birthday!! I raced back to back weekends at the Smith Mtn Lake Sprint Triathlon on May 6th and the Kinetic Half on May 13th, placing first in my new age group for both. That was followed by two low-key training weeks in order to rest up for the Mountains of Misery Century on May 28th. Mountains of Misery was everything I expected it to be: a long, fun and incredibly challenging day on the bike with great company and gorgeous views. Despite the forecast calling for thunderstorms, it was a picture perfect day of riding.
The first 50 miles of the ride flew by, but I made nutritional mistakes along the way which added to challenge of the final miles. Basically, despite knowing I have a high sweat rate and that I need to really push fluids, I finished the ride significantly dehydrated. I was drinking often and consistently, but I think I was having too much fun between the company and scenery that I didn't drink quite as much as I thought. The ride finishes with a climb up Mountain Lake, which is 4 miles at 7% average grade. Hard enough when your legs are carrying 98 miles worth of fatigue and, as I learned, even harder when your muscles are locking up from dehydration. Despite the struggles of the final miles, I was elated with the ride and ready to do it again!
June: Roadblocks and detours...
June can probably be most simply described as "things fall apart" (or at least that's how it felt). The weekend after Mountains, my husband and I traveled down to Chattanooga, TN for the Chattanooga Swimfest, which included a 2.4 mile distance event on the same stretch of the Tennessee River as the Ironman event (but opposite side). When I committed to racing Ironman Chattanooga earlier this season, I vowed to schedule at least one training weekend to preview the course. Naturally, the Swimfest provided the perfect excuse to visit the town and log some quality training + course recon.
I treated the Swimfest as a glorified open water swim workout. As part of the event, we boarded a ferry and were transported up the river for the point to point swim. This was not only a relaxing way to start the day, but a valuable opportunity to see the river and note landmarks along the course. We were told that the river current was VERY strong which meant very fast times, and they definitely were NOT kidding. I completed the 2.4 miles in 46:42... crazy, crazy stuff. Obviously the time was irrelevant to the primary goal of previewing the course and taking advantage of the opportunity to practice my open water swim skills.
After some quality brunch (at Maple Street Biscuit Company, which came highly recommended) and a much needed nap, the hubby and I headed out for a 90 minute preview of the run course. The primary goal was to gain a solid feel for the north shore hills and while leaving energy in the tank for my long ride the next morning. The run went extremely well despite the heat and the hills (they were TOUGH but totally doable), and afterward I immediately set to work refueling for the next day. Unfortunately my body had other plans for me and, long story short, I was up half the night in pain thanks to a UTI. I knew without question the ride was a "no go" and the hubby and I drove the course instead. I had been eagerly looking forward to this ride and thus quite disappointed, but even so the trip was extremely helpful and fun.
The cascade of events that followed our visit to Chattanooga are difficult to put accurately into words, but I will do my best. For starters, I failed to fully appreciate the infection my body was fighting (because the majority of symptoms had subsided, other than being tired) and the following weekend I ran a half marathon on an already stressed immune system. While I was happy, had a great time and enjoyed the supported long run, I felt absolutely drained and very "off." I knew afterward I would have been better of staying in bed (or on the sidelines). Hindsight is 20/20.
The stress of the race depleted my energy stores and in the week that followed my energy, mood and appetite plummeted. I struggled to complete my easy aerobic recovery type workouts. I was discouraged, defeated, frustrated, and by mid-week had decided to take the rest of the week off. In hindsight this also has depression (which I am prone to) written all over it, but at the time I simply didn't know what to make of it. I was overwhelmed. My coach cleared my schedule for the following week (which was last week) so that I could slowly get back to training as motivated without the pressure of specific workouts. Meanwhile I was trying to come to terms with what exactly was "off" (was I depressed? burnt out? simply tired from my recent events and toll of my infection? all of the above) and wrestling with an even bigger question, "Should I still race Ironman Chattanooga?"
Everything happens for a reason, right?
A major lesson that I've learned as an endurance athlete is that the foundation for executing any level of training is health (all dimensions, not just physical) and happiness (enjoyment of the sport and process). And a major challenge I've encountered as an endurance athlete is in knowing when to push through challenges and fatigue that comes with pushing the envelope and life in general, and when to step back and allow my body to rest. The answer to that question is not as complicated as it seems - it simply requires looking within and listening to your body.
The events of the past few weeks were a major wake-up call and, to me, an indicator that my "foundation" has been compromised. Meaning, I am simply not confident that my health is solid enough to launch into higher volume Ironman training. My heart is very much saying that I WANT to train for this race and I'm CAPABLE of doing so, but my gut-instinct is telling me it's not what my body needs right now. As someone who has always followed her gut-instinct, this has been a VERY tough pill to swallow. I have to acknowledge there's a difference between "can" and "should." Sure I can push through this rough patch and continue training for the race, but is that the best decision for my longevity in the sport and long-term health? You can probably guess where this is going...
I've decided to withdraw from Ironman Chattanooga in September.
These decisions are never easy, and I'm currently feeling a mix of sad, relieved and lost. Having just left Chattanooga 3 weeks ago excited to ramp up training towards the race, and having just discussed with my coach summer training plans, this is not what I was expecting whatsoever. But I have to honor my body and my intuition and I DO believe it is for the best. This past spring was much more stressful than expected for a variety of reasons (work, professional obligations, health) and of course then there is training. The greatest stressor, however, has been the state of my mental health (namely my anxiety levels) and the challenges that have come along with it. Mentally I am spent. I need to step back and focus on my health.
So what now?
While I'm still working with my coach, I currently have a blank training calendar and am taking things one week at a time. I've always wondered, "what I would do if I didn't have a specific race or goal to train toward?" Now I guess I can find out. I don't have a plan for the rest of the year, though I'm working on formulating an informal bucket list of fun and exciting things I'd like to do. I am shifting my focus from performance to health, with the current goal being to give my body rest, rebuild confidence and rekindle the joyful and motivated person that is normally "me." Right now that means exercising for pleasure and mental health, investing greater energy into self-care, practicing gratitude and working on some general lifestyle adjustments that will lend towards a happier, healthier and more balanced Kristen over the long haul.
6/28/2017 05:04:56 am
It sounds like you made the difficult but appropriate decision. Kudos to you. I know it will pay off and you will get your health back to peak and with it your enjoyment of your sports and polishing your mental health for the future.
6/29/2017 07:35:37 am
Thank you Rebekah for that encouragement!
6/28/2017 11:46:32 am
It was great meeting you (finally) in Chattanooga! That was such a fun race and great current in the river. Sorry everything after that fell apart. I have always felt like I was just lost and stumbling around bumping into walls when I didn't have another race on the calendar. Less focused.
6/29/2017 07:36:38 am
Great to meet you as well! It will be very much outside my comfort zone to have nothing on the calendar, but I am trying to embrace the positives of such.
Sometimes we've got to slow down and get in touch with ourselves in order to let the "next right thing" come to the surface.Turning 30 is a big milestone! It is admirable that you can allow yourself this opportunity to "be" for awhile. Take time to smell the roses - and dig in the garden. :-)
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Introduction: Mini-Bubble Tea 'Mocktail'
In this instructable, I will go through the method of making mini-bubbles. Accompanying the exact instructions, I will give you a range of possibilities, as every type of tapioca must cook slightly differently. Tapioca is pretty sensitive to pressure changes and other stuff, so I will always give you a range.
This is really very yummy, and can cost up to 5 dollars per tea in stores!!!! This is far cheaper, with about 1 drink costing about $1.50!
The inspiration for this instructable is that in a small town, the odds of having a bubble tea shop are low, and for those who enjoy it can have it more often than every month or so!
* This recipe scales up, I recently made like 30 servings along the same guideline.
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Step 2: What Kind of Pearls Do You Have?
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@ Place into a cup, and fill with water.
@ There should be much more water than pearls!
@ Refrigerate, and wait overnight!
This allows for your hard pearls to absorb water, and grow larger. The longer they soak, the clearer and larger they get.
Decant them before going onto the next step, but replace a little bit of the water when you are done so they do not dehydrate.
*I labeled stuff in my fridge if you are curious*
Step 3: Cooking the Bubbles:
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@ Once it is boiling, add all the pearls in.
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@ Be sure to check every other minute or so so it the water doesn't over boil, or boil off.*
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@ After it has boiled the time alloted, the pearls should be solid in the center, but the size you want them.
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*Now is the time to add sugar and food coloring if you want it. I added a few spoonfuls of brown sugar and 14 drops of green dye, 6 drops of yellow. The food coloring box says I'll get Jungle Green. Sounds exciting enough! :)
@ Check texture, (taste one, or two), and see if it is done enough for you, if it isn't, let it sit longer. If it is, continue! *
* For me, done is when they are chewy, but not hard.
@ Add in hot water, and rinse until the water coming out of the pot is clear.*
* Pour the water out into the sink as to not stain clothing.
@If not served immediately, put in warm sugar water to maintain the optimum flavor & texture!
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@ After it is at desired strength, ice it so its not hot! *
* unless you like your bubbles hot!
@ You can either sweeten the tea with sugar/honey/plant syrup, and add milk OR leave it and add fruit juice.*
*This step is all up to you, and the beverage you serve it in is all your choice. It tastes good in sodas, smoothies, etc. But this recipe is for a fruit tea, so bear on!
@ Plop a spoonful of bubbles into your cup, then pour in half fruit juice. Because of the bubbles, this is a little bit less than half, and will taste more tea like. Depending on your preferences, you can either do more or less juice, to affect the flavor.
@ Add the tea in, (over the sink, or pour the tea into a spouted cup that pours more easily) and get a nice straw!
Bon Appetit
Step 5: Final Thoughts:
Try making more then one color, and then mixing them in the drink! (do not store together as the colors bleed)
Experiment with different flavored syrups for different tasting bubbles.
Hit up china-town/little tokyo and see if they have larger pearls for sale!
Try out many different drinks, as they are all good!
Use the bubbles in a marshmallow-war type battle. Warning: May get gross!
Cross reference other bubbl-ibles, and try out their great recipes too!
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They've got a pretty good selection of tapioca pearls here: http://bit.ly/tpearls
What is the size of the tapioca balls before you prepare them?
Cause we have something similar here and I was wondering if it's the correct size
A little larger than a metal bb I think.
As I said, it is all a range. As long as the pearls are round you will produce bubbles! If it is the ground pieces which are flecks then it won't work.
Oh cool! That's what we have here!
I'm gonna try this out! I hope I like it, cause I hate the thing we usually make with this tapioca pearl things lol
Ok, good luck! Let me know how you like it/if you need any clarification!
How did it work?
Still haven't got around to doing it
Be sure to throw a vote in, and rating for me when you do!
Thanks for the very explicit directions on making the tapioca bubbles. I bought some, followed the box directions (sorta), and ended up with hard centers.
Now I'm encouraged to go try it again!
No problem. Be sure to throw a vote & rating in for me :).
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Stuart loves a challenge! 'Impossible' is simply not in his vocabulary. The founder of Jazz in 1988, he's just as passionate and driven today and the driving force of the company. He looks (rather annoyingly) 15 years younger than he actually is. A proud dad to Laurence and Jack, whom he loves to bits!Stuart
Alice RichardsonEvent Manager
A fan of fancy dress, festivals and wine - her "work hard, party harder" attitude to life means she'll fit right in!
Welcome aboard!Alice
David ArthurTechnical Director
David heads our small but perfectly formed online team. As head geek (as he loves to be called) he sees the world as one large poorly normalised database. Responsible for all our online activities and leads his team admirably. Top man.David
Emma McCrindleAccounts & Admin Manager
Emma has the smile and laugh of a puppy and the tenacity of raging bull: A great combination. She heads up a hard working team that handle all the small-print of Jazz in a wonderful way. Work, Pub, Home it's a regular routine (that last sentence was whispered).Emma
NeoOffice Dog
Named after the famous Matrix film character (our Event Directors favourite film), Neo brings mischief in abundance to the Office. They took a while to bond, but him and his brother Walter are now mates for life, playfully keeping our delivery people, visitors and post men on their toes. Woof!Neo
Samantha WadeCustomer Service Advisor
Sam will make sure any questions you have are answered quickly. She must be one of the few people in Merseyside with a Sphynx cat (she swears Pepper is not ugly, but bald nevertheless). You may spot her singing her heart out in town with her mates, a prime candidate for Karaoke at one of our shows.Sam
Sarah ShawcrossSenior Sales Executive
Sarah is a huge tattoo fan (a necessity for the role), and currently adorns several pieces of beautiful art on her body. She has plenty more planned too. A perk of her job is that she has had her eyes opened even wider to the truly amazing styles and talent of artists that the tattoo world has to offer.Sarah
Shelley BondEvents Director
Shelley is the life and soul of our Events and has played a key role in making them what they are today. Great at her job, she has an infectious personality that everyone loves. Has anyone ever seen her in the same pair of shoes twice?Shelley
WalterOffice Dog
Often found snoozing under a desk, Walt brings love and licks in abundance to Jazz Towers! He is a Miniature Schnauzer who loves cuddles, roast chicken, long walks and anyone with treats in their pockets... With his sights set on making MD by 2016, he's trying to curb his habits of barking at tall men with beards, window cleaners and trucks. Woof!Walt


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Samsung DVD N-501
Written On: 5/30/2001
The Story
I've been keeping an eye on VM Labs ever since they announced "Project X", now known as Nuon. If you're not familiar with what Nuon is, CLICK HERE, as I won't be explaining it.
Ever since I read that Best Buy stores were supposed to be receiving the N-501, I been keeping an eye out for one.
I was at the local Best Buy to pick up a copy of Traffic and decided to stroll down the dvd player isle HOPING that they might have one. I noticed a box tipped on its side that was out of place. On closer inspection, I saw that it was a 501!
I looked up and saw the display model but there wasn't a price. I asked the sales guy how much and he was surprised since he had never seen this model before. So $229 later, I've got myself a new player.
Setting up a DVD player isn't much harder than setting up a VCR (and in many cases it's easier, since you don't have to set that damn clock!). The N-501 was no different than my previous few players. In fact, I'd say that it was even easier than my Toshiba SD-2300.
This is largely due to the well thought out menu design.
As you can see in the picture above, the main menu and most setup options can actually be changed on-the-fly while a movie is playing. Almost every player I've ever seen forces you to stop the disc before you can even SEE the player menu. While this isn't a big deal, due to the fact that most people set up their player before even inserting a disc, it's certainly a nice feature. Forget to enable DTS? You can turn it on WHILE THE DISC IS PLAYING. Pretty neet...
For those that are hard-core DVD users, there's nothing more annoying than having slow load times and slow menu navigation. DVD's with poorly designed animated menus such as The Abyss are slow enough as is. I certainly don't like having to wait around just for a menu to change... I doubt you do either.
The N-501 takes unusually long to boot up discs. Using the Criterion edition of Armageddon (which sports the fastest boot time of any of the 200+ DVD's I currently own) as the test case, I can say that the N-501 takes a bit longer than my trusty Toshiba SD-2300 to boot up.
Measuring boot time from the moment the drive door closes to seeing the discs content/menu on screen, I would hazard to guesstimate that the Toshiba SD-2300 boots Armageddon to the menu in about 2 seconds. The N-501, on the other hand, seems to take about 4 seconds. This may not seem like a long time, but this boot time is extended when using older or poorly mastered discs (i.e. 1st generation RSDL Universal titles). While the boot time is by no means unacceptable with a DVD, it's magnified when using CD-R's filled with MP3's or a VCD.
VCD's have ALWAYS been slow to boot, no matter whose player you're using. My old Panasonic A120 booted a VCD in about 15 seconds or so. The N-501 seems to take 20 or more seconds.
MP3 CD-R's vary depending on how many directories and mp3 files you have on the disc. I would again guess that a CD-R with 1 directory filled with approximately 80-100 mp3's took 20-30 seconds to initialize.
I know many of you, like myself, have been eagerly awaiting the MP3 playback feature on a Nuon player. Let me just say, initial load times aside, that the N-501 does a kick ass job of MP3 playback.
Up until now, most of the DVD players touting MP3 playback that I've seen either required you to burn your mp3 cd using iso9660 mode, which gives you those nasty 8.3 character file names (i.e. "01APHE~1.MP3", instead of "01 - Aphex Twin - Blue Calx.mp3"). Not so with the N-501. It will take a normal CD-R with long filenames, though the caveat here is that due to the large font size and low resolution of TV, all filenames and directories are truncated after 15 characters. So, the filename above would show up as "01 - Aphex Twi". This isn't horrible if you give your files shorter names, though if you names your files like I do, the filename display isn't much better than "01APHE~1.MP3".
The MP3 playback feature isn't without another quirk.. burn speed. I have tried several different CD-R's in the N-501 and have found that it REFUSES to see CD-R's burned at speeds higher than 4x. I haven't done extensive testing with different brands, so this may not hold true after more testing is done.
I have tried a few different brands and found that this unit seems to like GREEN or BLUE CD-R's burnt at 4x or below. BLUE CD-R's, such as Memorex or TDK, sometimes take 2-3 tries before the player will initialize them. The generic GREEN CD-R's I've tried work with no problems at all. Unfortunately, the excellent PNY CD-R's you see on sale at a lot of places and have worked great in every device and drive I've used to date, REFUSE to work in the N-501's MP3 playback mode even when burned at 4x.
Oddly enough, they DO work for VCD playback, though it typically takes 2 tries before the player will initialize them. Again, VCD's on GREEN CD-R work fine, as do pressed silver discs and the couple CD-RW's I've tried.
Once the MP3 disc is initialized, it's smooth sailing... really smooth. The VLM does indeed work with MP3 playback.. and man does it rule! While there is no fast-forward (no big surprise there, as few DVD or portable MP3-CD players support this), I can use the chapter skip button to skip files at will. There's maybe a 1-2 second pause between files, but that's certainly not a big deal.
The coolest feature (besides the VLM running w/ MP3's) is the fact that you can actually navigate through files and folders on the disc WHILE MP3's CONTINUE TO PLAY! Thank god... since having to stop playback just to browse a disc (as some of you may have seen on Apex DVD players) is downright annoying.
Being a fan of VCD, due to the fact that I own an MPEG-1 capture card and have some personal VHS stuff that I have transferred to a "more durable" format, I'm glad to report that the VCD playback feature on the N-501 works quite well.
Compared to a couple other DVD/VCD players I've seen, the picture seems a tad soft. Since VCD isn't exactly a high-resolution format, the softness isn't all bad. Some poorly mastered discs that exhibit a lot of pixelation seem to look a bit better, while well mastered discs just look.. well.. a bit soft.
The fast-forward and fast-reverse features that work so well on DVD's also work very will with VCD's, too. Again, I haven't done a lot of testing in this area, so this is more of an initial first-impression.
Being the serious videophile that I am, I have spent several hours examining the video quality of the N-501. I've used almost a dozen different discs, analyzing video characteristics such as: black level, color balance, color fidelity, noise, stability, and fine detail.
If you don't want to get into specifics, you can just read the paragraph below then skip to Audio Quality.
In short, I'll say that the N-501 delivers excellent video quality for a sub-$250 player. The only others that I'd say are close are the various sub-$250 Toshiba models and the Sony 360. The sub-$250 Toshiba's look sharp but exhibit some line structure (especially during anamorphic downconversion), while the Sony 360 delivers a smooth but soft picture. I would say that the video quality lies somewhere inbetween the aforementioned Toshiba and Sony players.
With that said, I'll now cover the specifics of the N-501's video playback quality in comparison with my Toshiba SD-2300.
The $299 Toshiba SD-2300 does produce a slightly better picture than the Samsung. Compaired to the 2300, the N-501's picture seems just a tad "off". It's a bit softer and doesn't reveal fine details as well, and the picture seems just a tad warm. Even after messing with my near-perfect TV calibration the N-501's picture quality, while still very very good for a dvd player in its price range ($180-250), doesn't quite match the 2300.
This is by no means a failure on Samsung's or VM Lab's part, as the N-501 is the best bang-for-the-buck in the sub-$250 price range. My feeling is that the extra $70 of Toshiba SD-2300 is directly related to the quality of connectors (and other associated components used to output the video). I could be wrong.. but that's my gut feeling.
As with any DVD player, manufacturers have to cut corners in order to reach a given price point.
As with most things digital, audio quality is very hard to discern. I had a tough time hearing any differences between my two players. Again, I give a very slight edge to the Toshiba SD-2300. If you think I have a bias here, I certainly do not.. as I was sincerely hoping that the N-501 would completely replace my SD-2300. This just isn't the case.
The N-501's audio, while excellent, seemed to have just a tad less "oomph" than the SD-2300.
Unless you're a hardcore audiophile with some fairly good hardware (read: mid to high end), you probably won't be able to tell the difference.
One thing that the N-501 has that no player besides the Samsung Extive N2000 has, is the VLM. If you're thinking, "What about the SD-2300's VLM?" I'll say this: Those measly 8 effects Toshiba has on the SD-2300 barely qualify.
The N-501 VLM is loaded with a retarded amount of effects. It's even got different ones tailored for different types of music, such as: techno, rock, classical, etc. They seem to respond accurately to their given music type, too. I tried playing some classical with the techno setting and didn't see much activity. On the other hand, using techno on the classical setting did seem to work, though not as well as when I actually used the proper setting. ;)
There are a few so-so effects, but for the most part, the new effects are hypnotic and often mind-numbing. The other cool feature, which was included with the SD-2300 but not the N2000, is that you can actually manipulate VLM effects on the N-501 if you have an analogue controller!
Adjustments vary depending on the effect. On some you can mess with zoom or rotation, while on others, you can mess with video feedback and overdrive. Wicked cool...
I've only got two Nuon games and T3K was only tested for about 20 minutes, so I don't have much to say here.
With the little testing I DID do, I could swear that T3K runs a smidge smoother than on my Toshiba. I'll have to do some more testing.. and when I do, I'll be sure to update this portion of the review.
As for the unit itself, Samsung has tried something different with the outer casing. While most players look pretty similar (read: black retangular boxes), Samsung has outfitted the N-501 in a silverish metallic housing with angled edges on the front, as well as a silverish LCD with nice a bright blue display.
When the player is off, the LCD area looks like a semi-translucent mirror, so to speak. It's rather eye-catching and something different from all the "black rectangular boxes."
The buttons on the player are small silver "dots", which are acceptable, but nothing special. This is probably another instance of Samsung cutting corners to keep the price down. Unlike some prototype shots of the N-501, there is NO jog/shuttle wheel on the front. While this might be disappointing to some, I don't feel that it's necessary on the unit itself, since 95% of DVD player operation is done with the remote. I would like to see one on the remote itself though, as they make advancing frame-by-frame and activating fast-fast-forward much easier.
The remote, while not bad, has a rather strange layout. The button are small and a bit cramped, with some buttons in odd places. After using it for a couple days, it's not too bad, though the buttons that are in the circular formation are something I'll probably never get used to. They just don't feel quite right.
It seems like Samsung didn't redesign the remote for the US market like most Asian manufacturers do.
The zoom feature, while a novelty more than anything, is pretty nice. When you zoom in or out, you actually see a zooming effect. Most players just skip to a larger zoom mode. The N-501 zoom "effect" just looks neet, even if it is fairly useless.
My initial impressions pretty much sum up my feelings regarding the N-501. It's an excellent sub-$250 player and packed with a combination of features you won't find on any other player (at least, until Onkyo and Samsung release their high-end models).
The player has it's quirks, especially with MP3 and VCD, though there isn't another player on the market today that does them any better.
I'd like to see the Nuon community get together in the NuonTalk Forums and post their findings with different brands of CD-R's. That way, we can determine the best discs and burning methods for VCD's and MP3 discs.
Another feature that I'm surprised isn't included is a bitrate meter. For the average consumer (who probably doesn't have the slightest clue what bitrate is or means), this feature doesn't matter much. But for us tech geeks, it's neet to see what studios are doing the best job managing their video streams (New Line is one of the best here).
Quirks aside, I definately recommend the N-501 to anyone who is interested in a DVD player and doesn't want to spend $300+. Even if you are willing to spend $350-400, I'd say that the Samsung is definately a better value (unless, of course, you want a progressive scan or DVD-Audio enabled player) than most. It's well built, packed with a lot of really nice features, and especially cool for tech geeks and dvd freaks that like to have the latest-and-greatest toys. :)
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How to find the Best Domain Name
Whenever you decide to start a website, your first thought should be on how to find the best domain name that is catchy with people, it is also important to consider SEO (search engine optimization) when deciding on the URL. From the length of the name to the domain extension, there are various factors that should be taken into account.
When starting a business in the past, by far the biggest factor for most was how to find the best name to come up with, something that was catchy, inspired confidence or sounded good in people's minds for some other reasons. While this is still important, and it is fine to base domain name selection totally on finding the best catchy domain name, the internet has added new angles to consider.
Domain and website name
SEO is about optimizing a site with search engines for selected keywords directly related to the theme or product of the site.
One way of attracting search engine attention to these keywords is by having a domain and matching
site name that includes them (use keyword research tools to find these keywords).
Also, since the name of the business is often used in the site, a keyword-rich name will
give a further boost to those keywords in the ranking by increasing their density on the website.
While it is not a good idea to put too much importance and faith into this, keep in mind that even a minor advantage can make a difference.
Exact match domains (EMD)
In the past, having a domain that exactly matched a keyword phrase (EMD) could provide a significant boost in the search engines.
This led to a lot of micro-niche sites, often put up very quickly and with poor content, ranking high in search results.
In response, search engines have greatly devalued the power of EMDs. They can still provide some value, but they can also backfire if there is too much deliberate optimization on a site for an EMD.
Brandable domain names
With the decline of the importance of keywords in the domain name, it makes sense to consider going after a brandable domain name.
Something that is short, catchy and memorable. Also, This can be a name that has nothing to with the niche.
An example of this is potpiegirl, which is a successful site on internet marketing.
However, it is advisable to keep the name related to the niche, and a keyword or two certainly cannot hurt.
Never use a name that can easily be mistaken for a famous brand name as this could lead to legal problems.
In addition, keep in mind that there is some evidence that registering the domain for more than a year shows commitment and can help with SEO.
Utilizing domain discovery tools
There are a number of tools that help find the best domains.
For example, Dot-o-mator has various features to include the ability to search by criteria.
It also offers suggestions based on prefixes or suffixes you enter.
Others offer suggestions based on keywords or help locate the short, easy-to-type domains.
However, various tools and their features can be found here.
Length of the domain name
While it is good to have the keywords in the domain name, do not shoot for too many keywords.
That would produce a URL that is unwieldy, hard to remember and likely turn off visitors.
Also, having more than three or four keywords in the domain name is not going to help with SEO.
Finding out what is available
The internet is no longer new and many of the best .com domain names have already been taken.
If it is necessary to add an extra word to the domain name to get the desired name.
(The domain name registration will often suggest alternatives).
So, pick a word that will be easy to remember and add something to the name.
One can also use hyphens.
Even though most people prefer names without hyphens, having them does not appear to hurt
with search engine rankings, and they can make the words stand out more in the URL.
Domain name extensions
Using other domain name extensions can open up a lot of potential domain names.
While the use of other TLDs (top-level domains) such as .net, .org or country-specific extensions are likely to increase.
As the internet grows, many people still prefer a .com.
The prestige and potential for more direct traffic with a .com are nice, but it is not something to get too hung up over.
Alternative TLDs are becoming increasingly accepted, and search engines claim they do not take them into consideration when deciding rankings.
That being said, a .net or .org is usually second best and .info should generally be avoided.
After being used extensively by spammers, .info has a bad image in the eyes of many.
Where to get domains
There are a number of registries to find and buy the best domain name that suits you.
It is also possible to choose hosting for these domains from the same service, or it can be purchased separately.
Three of the most popular services are Wealthy Affiliate, Name Cheap and GoDaddy.
If you find and buy your domain name from a different company than your hosting.
Change your DNS (domain name system) in your account with the domain registry so that it points to the new hosting.
This is a simple procedure that only takes a minute. However, it can take up to 48 hours for this to propagate throughout the internet.
Selecting a pre-owned domain
By buying a domain that was recently used by someone else, it is possible to start out with some pre-existing ranking, links, and traffic.
However, these domains will usually cost more and there are no guarantees anything from the previous site will stick.
Still, this can be a good strategy if the domain name is something you like and start working on right away.
More details on buying pre-owned domains are covered in this guide.
In summary
The domain name does make a difference both as something the visitors should recognize and remember and for SEO purposes.
While there is nothing wrong with choosing a name simply because it is catchy, it is a good idea to go for a name that includes keywords when practical.