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In December 2013 the 13th brand appeared on the 15 Network, just a month after 8 Ball Games launched a site on the same network. Someone had to launch as the 13th brand and it fell to Elf Bingo. As with all the sites on the 15 Network, Jumpman Gaming software powers the bingo games of which there are just two varieties to choose from at this site.
Currently Elf Bingo and all sites on the network are only able to offer 75 ball pattern games and 90 ball. However, whilst they may not have a massive array of different bingo games to offer, there are a great selection of instant win and casino style games to choose from once you step into the virtual world of Elf Bingo.
The home page has been designed around the name, although we were expecting Christmas elves at the time of year it launched. Once upon a time there was an elf, complete with pointy ears and curled toe ankle boots waiting to greet you upon arrival but he was regulated to the inner pages in early 2018. The landing page features the Wheel bonus that the network has become well-known for and details of the cash match deal available to new players.
As with all brands online today, in order to play at the site you need to complete the sign up process. This consists of filling in a form with a few details including your name, address etc. and of course, picking a username which other players will call you in the rooms. It literally takes a couple of minutes to register and then you are ready to play.
This brand offers new players a spin of their Mega Wheel as a welcome to the site, but it's not the most lucrative of deals. Although not quite as impressive as those available at better known brands, Elf Bingo does offer a selection of no cost and cheap games.
When you visit the lobby you are presented with an array of information about the rooms that are open. You can see details of the host on duty, the room name, the number of players in the room, the jackpot amount and time until next game, not forgetting the ticket price. This all helps you make an informed decision as to which room suits your requirements and budget.
There's a jam-packed promotional schedule offered by Elf Bingo, sadly it's full of promotions available at all sites on the network – at least at the time of the review this was the case, it could change as the site grows in popularity with players.
Elf Bingo has good and bad points about it but we are swinging towards a thumbs up for this site.
Our Verdict:
Elf Bingo is losing its appeal to online bingo players for a number of reasons, namely that hardly any bingo games actually play! That and wagering requirements of 65x on any winnings on the spins the Mega Wheel awards.
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Sean Rogers has been captured. Police said Rogers was taken into custody by the Davenport Police Department around 3:45 a.m. June 4th.
ROCK ISLAND, Illinois -- Police have launched a homicide investigation after finding someone dead inside a Rock Island home.
Rock Island police responded to the 700 block of 25th Street, near Save-A-Lot grocery store, around 10:15 p.m. on Friday, June 2, for a battery complaint.
Officers found two juveniles who were injured from a battery. Both were taken to the hospital, and one was later airlifted to Peoria for treatment.
Officers also found a person dead inside the house. The victim has been identified as 43-year-old Rochelle Davis.
Rock Island police are investigating the incident as a homicide.
An arrest warrant has been issued for 49-year-old Sean E. Rogers, charging him with Aggravated Battery of a Child.
He will be transported to the Rock Island County Jail pending extradition, police say.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Rock Island Police Department at 309-732-2677 or Crimestoppers at 309-762-9500.

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Depending on the desired service (planning and / or decoration), I adapt to your budget and your needs and perform a service on-measure.
Because marriage is not the only moment of joy in life, why not entrust the organization of your private event to a professional, to offer you time and sound advice. For you I can organize:
- Anniversaries and wedding anniversaries
- Baby-showers
- Baptisms / Communions / Bar Mitzvah …
- Bachelorette and Stag Party
We take care of the complete organization of your Event.
We imagine your party, inauguration, product launch, team building, seminar … or any other important event in the life of your company.
Your event must be original, reflect your brand and stay in the memory of the participants.
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For more details, do not hesitate to contact me so that we can discuss them together.
Let's meet to know each other and discuss your desires.
* Marine *
M – as Marriage (obviously)
A – as Astonishing
R – as Rigourous but Radiant
I – as Indubitably full of Ideas
N – as Naturally pleasant
E – as Eternally full of Energy
I have met Marine at the very beginning of her Wedding Planner project. As calligrapher, she wanted me to realise her logo.
It is a very tricky exercise, because a logo is very personal, it must "stick to the skin" of its owner.
After some phone conversations between two chatty^^, and some inspiration pictures well targeted, I got a pretty good idea of her personality.
I think I fell well because Marine liked a lit from the 1st drafts!
Warm, full of ambitions, creative and well inspired, without hesitation, I recommend her for all your projects.
Not an easy one to describe and talk about someone we met only once and with whom we mainly communicate in writing.
However, this is quite relevant, et could even have a lot of sense for the married-to-be because, finally, they will find themselves in the very same situation I was.
Marine contacted me by email, she made the first move if I can tell ! All the words she used resound in me : intimacy, passionate, partners, desire, emotions, proposal, moment, perfect, beautiful, awesome, meeting, pleasure, tell, talk, hope and thank you. We already fell, even before meeting her, that she's quite sensitive to things and people.
We first met in Metz, in the place she selected, because I do no know the city very well. It was a cosy coffee as I love them, furnished with beautiful armchairs, steaming cups and chocolate. Her simple and frame smile, together with her bright eyes are the things we first notice. She talks smoothly, nicely and listen with attention. Trust takes its place, and we talk about ourselves, our desires, our lives….
Marine is a boat captain, navigating with very good crew, remaining peaceful in the storm. She is a very determined person, she knows where she goes, what she wants and put all her energy in her projects. Targeting high does not scare her.
Onboard with her, and she will lead even further than you expected.
See you soon Captain Marine for new adventures ! 🙂
I met with Marine last fall and immediately the feeling did go very well. From a scheduled interview took place an afternoon of discussion about marriage, alongside with coffee and very good pastries. I immediately felt at ease, as if we had known each other for a while. She is quite a listener, attentive and passionate about her job without a doubt. In addition, we share the same artistic approach to the photographic part of weddings. I can not wait to work with her.
My meeting with Marine was a very good surprise and I admit, a professional crush. This young woman was very nice, polite, with very good ideas. I listened to her for a little "test" to know if she was a person who knew what the world of marriage is, if she knew what she was talking about. Even if I am not an organizer, I know a little about this profession, I am a woman having a professional activity next to the photography and it is a job with a lot of rigor, organization and discretion as well as the load of work and stress. Marine is aware, she knows the responsibility she will have on her shoulders by embarking on this new job. I told her about my experience, what I saw on weddings and she was more than aware of it. We exchanged both, it was very nice and she has very good ideas. We can only encourage her to succeed. I hope a beautiful professional friendship will materialize ^^ See you soon and long life at this site ^^
Marine is a young woman very friendly and professional.
From our first meeting, the feeling has gone very well.
It's nice to work and interact with partners who are on the same page than you.
The interview allowed us to discover each other a bit more.
I hope to have the opportunity to work with Marine, her sense of organization and her good mood are valuable assets in the world of marriage!
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ITPL, also abbreviated as ITPB, is located in Whitefield, around 18 km from the centre of the city. International Tech Park is Bangalore's oldest technology park, which was developed as a joint venture between Singapore and India. The tech park contains offices of companies like TCS, GE, Xerox and IBM Pvt. Ltd. Areas such as Mahadevapura, Hoodi, Doddanekundi and Chinnapanahalli are located nearby.
ITPL enjoys good communication with the rest of Bangalore through an intricate network of roads and railways. The Hoodi Bus Stop is around 700 metres from here and buses plying through here go to Nelamangala, Devanahalli, Hosakote, Dasarahalli, Kengeri and Bommanahalli. The KR Puram Railway Station is 9 km from here while the Bangalore City Railway Junction is 19 km away along the Old Madras Road. The HAL International Airport is 12.5 km from here. ITPL real estate is sought after by salaried employees of those companies which are based here.


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I am writing this note as a long time customer of Hawk's ServiceMaster company. My staff and I have found satisfaction in everything they do for us. They treat our property with great respect and are careful in all they do here. I highly recommend their firm's services to others.
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Hattori Hanzō 服部 半蔵 1542-1596 of the Hattori Clan who was born Hattori Masashige (Masanari) 服部 正成 the son of Hattori Hanzō Yasunaga of Iga, Japan, a samurai retainer under the Tokugawa Clan. Hanzo also became known as Oni no Hanzō 鬼の半蔵 or Demon Hanzō under Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu.
Hanzo was one of the most legendary ninja/samurai in all Japan. A famous great master of Iga Ryu Ninjutsu. Saving the life of Tokugawa Ieyasu, later aiding Ieyasu on his journey to become the Shogun of Japan.
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RADIOREVIEW JR 12X 2.4GHz
One of the first things you have to do when you get
a radio like this is try it out, and there is no better
way than to install it in a plane you already have. I
decided to try out the 12X in my Hangar 9 B- 25
because this plane has many different channels
that need some kind of programming. For example, the aileron servos, throttle servos, rudder servos and flap servos all required programming
along with a separate nosewheel servo that is
mixed to the rudders. This is a great plane for test
The 12X was up to the challenge with more than
enough channels for each servo to plug into. Mixing
was simple for many of these channels through the
wing type programming screen. I was able to
assign a second channel to the aileron, throttle and
flaps; this matched up all of those servos. Because I wanted to use
my AUX 5 knob to adjust the nosewheel for taxiing, I use some programmable mixers to match the rudders along with the nosewheel.
I found it very easy to program all of this and I was done with the
conversion in less than two hours, which included the time it took
to set each of the control surfaces to have three different throw
rates. The programming menus are easy to navigate and generally
show all of the functions you need on one screen.
At the field, the radio and plane performed flawlessly after
many flights and I did not have any problems at all. I flew the B- 25
as far away as I could while still being able to see the plane and at
no point did I lose control. The flight was so successful and the
programming was so easy that as soon as I got home I started
binding all of my 2.4GHz planes to my 12X. Now all I need is one
transmitter when I go to the flying field, it doesn't get any better
than that.
The radio we tested was configured for
Power Aircraft use. The radio has two different programming modes: system and
function mode. The system mode contains
the foundational programming normally
used when first setting up a model. Some of
these functions include the model select,
name, reset and transfer, aircraft type select,
modulation, trim system, stick position
switch, flight mode name, wing type, settings and others.
The function mode contains programming functions that are used to complete
the setup and adjust and fine-tune how the
model flies. These programs and functions
include reversing switches, travel adjusting
and subtrims, dual rates and exponentials,
throttle hold and curve, snap roll (four different directions and rates), differential
mixing, aileron to rudder mixing, elevator
to flap mixing, rudder to aileron/elevator
mixing, flap system, eight programmable
mixers (eight total, three standard and five
multi-point or curve programmable mixes),
aileron-to-flap mixing and many others
along with helicopter mixing.
Navigating the menu screens could not be
easier. The main screen displays the model
number, battery voltage, trim setting, air-
craft type and timer. By pressing the list button at the left of the screen, the function
mode comes up with all of the available
functions on one screen. It's nice not having to scroll through many pages to find the
function you're looking for. For those of
you finally giving up your 10X, you will be
happy to know that many of the programming screens have the same numbers
associated with them; 11 is still reverse
switch and 13 is still dual rates and exponential and so on. Once you open up a
function screen, all the information you
need to make your changes will be on one
screen. A good example of the simple programming is the D/R EXP programming
This is a great addition to the programming menus on the 12X: a screen that
shows all of the mixes you have in place for that particular aircraft.
This screen shows the dual rate setup menu. Each control surface has a
screen showing values for all three rates and expo for each switch position.
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What is it?
FCA Leadership Camp is for all student-athletes and coaches who lead ministry on their local campus. The Camp focuses on teaching practical skills for personal Christian growth as well as developing the attendees as effective campus ministry leaders who are trained and equipped for spiritual, organizational and motivational leadership. We have separate tracks for Student Huddle Leaders, Team Captains, Huddle Coach, Sports Coach and Character Coach/Chaplain.
Student Huddle Leaders
In this track, middle & high school athletes will learn the in's and out's of running an FCA huddle on your campus. It will be a great opportunity to meet and share ideas with Staff and huddle leaders from all over the Mid-Atlantic.
Team Captains
This dynamic, interactivetrack gives emerging and existingTeam Captainsthe tools and principles they need to maximize their leadership potential. You will grow as a respected leader on your team and on your campus. Learn what it takes to be a great Team Captain - your coach will thank you for it!
Huddle Coach
This track is for coaches, teachers, or anyone else who is serving as the adult leader of a FCA Huddle.You are a crucial part of FCA's ministry to campuses, so we want to make sure you are trained, resourced, and encouraged for the job. You will find a new excitement for your role as FCA Huddle Coach.
Sports Coach
The coaches track is for new coaches and those that have been coaching for many years.This weekend will give you great insight on what it takes to reach the heart of your athletes. FCA wants to help you be successful and leave a lasting legacy.
Character Coach/Chaplain
You will be equipped with the resources and the "know how" to effectively serve sports teams. In this track you will learn how to best support athletes and coaches spiritually and emotionally. You will be trained on tools that will help you lead chapel services and character studies for the purpose of helping you to develop relationships that go beyond sports.
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(Court of Appeal, Arden, Sullivan LJJ, 10 October 2012)
The father appealed against a finding of fact that he had exposed himself, indecently touched and raped his daughter, who was now 18, on several occasions. There was a history of established incest in wider family and the girl's cousins were conceived by their maternal aunt and maternal grandfather. One of the cousins died as a result of a severe genetic defect. The father was convicted and imprisoned for 5 1/2 years.
Appeal dismissed. The judge's essential decision that the core of the girl's allegations was true was properly open to her, and the manner in which she went about her task was exemplary


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Hi Everyone!
I scanned and posted on my website the new Israeli stamps
that were issued in June 2009.
I included the stamp itself, the first day cover,
and an English and a Hebrew flyer about the stamp.
- Quality of the Environment
Global Warming
Geothermal Energy
Solar Energy
- The Dead Sea
- 50 Years - The International Harp Contest in Israel
- 18th Maccabiah
- Love
The new stamps are located at:
The top of the web page should display the date June 25, 2009.
If the page has an older date, hold the control key and press
the F5 key to refresh your browser with the updated page.
Shabbat Shalom,
Thursday, June 25, 2009
New Israeli Educational Stamps Posted Online
Hi Everyone!
Posted by Jacob Richman at 1:11 PM
Labels: Dead Sea, geothermal energy, global warming, Harp contest, Israel, Israeli Stamps, love, Maccabiah, philatelic, Philately, solar power, stamp collecting, stamps, Yisrael
2 comments:
- Unknown said...
Hello Jacob
I'm a stamp collector from Chile. I saw your stamps about Geothermal Energy, Global Warming and Solar Energy. I like those stamps because I'm also a Geophysics student interested in those topics, plus I like Israeli stamps very much!
Is there some chance we can trade mint stamps? I can offer you recent Chilean issues of stamps and minisheets.
Shabbath Shalom
- July 26, 2009 at 3:21 PM
- Jacob Richman said...
I am not an active collector.
I only subscribe to the Israel stamp service to get the new issues. I do not have copies of this stamp. Sorry.
Have a good day,
- July 26, 2009 at 4:25 PM


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Are you worried you might have been exposed to the herpes virus? First, don't panic. The HSV viruses are a lot more common than you probably think, and are extremely manageable in most cases. Secondly, herpes testing is going to be your first plan of action. Take a couple deep breaths and when you're ready, read on.
Herpes is highly contagious and extremely common, affecting an estimated 67% of people aged 15-49 worldwide in the form of HSV-1 and 11% as HSV-2.
Many people with herpes aren't aware that they have the virus. While some people with oral or genital herpes experience occasional outbreaks, others can be asymptomatic, meaning they're carrying the virus but don't have any noticeable symptoms.
This means that you can potentially catch herpes from someone with symptoms of the virus, all without experiencing any symptoms yourself.
Luckily, a variety of tests are available to check for herpes. Today, the most common tests used to detect herpes are PCR blood tests, herpes antibody blood tests, and viral culture tests.
Each type of herpes test has advantages and disadvantages. Below, we've explained the tests in more detail, with specific information on the best options for getting real, reliable information about whether or not you have herpes.
The best time to get tested for herpes is after you believe you might have been exposed to the virus.
Most people become concerned about being infected with the herpes virus after contact with a potentially infected person. Often, simple things like kissing someone with a visible cold sore or facial acne around the lips can cause concern about HSV-1.
For genital herpes, most people become concerned about potentially being infected after sexual contact with a person that shows symptoms of herpes. This can include oral sex with someone that has cold sores, which can potentially spread to the genitals.
Since herpes is asymptomatic in many people, you could be infected with the virus even if you don't have any symptoms. As such, if you feel concerned, the best approach is to get a test to give yourself peace of mind and reduce your risk of spreading the virus to other people.
The most common type of herpes test is a viral culture test. To perform a viral culture test, your doctor will extract a small amount of skin cells from the part of your body they believe is infected by the virus. This is typically your lips, mouth or the area around your genitals and/or anus.
Your doctor will only need to take a tiny cellular sample in order to administer the test. Typically, this is collected by scraping the skin lesion. The process is fast, simple and only involves minor discomfort for most people.
After your doctor has extracted a cellular sample, it's sent to a laboratory for analysis. Using a microscope, scientists will monitor the growth of the virus over a period of several days to find out if the cellular sample is infected.
A viral culture test usually takes two to five days to produce a reliable result. The results of the test will depend on the activity of your sample. If the scientists notice the virus growing, they'll mark the test as positive; if not, it will be marked as negative.
Viral culture tests are very accurate at detecting herpes infections. However, they also have a major weakness. Since this form of testing requires the virus to be active in a sore or lesion, it can't be reliably used to detect asymptomatic cases of herpes.
In short, viral culture tests are great for confirming you have herpes if you already have oral or genital herpes symptoms, but you can't rely on them if you're worried about potentially having an asymptomatic infection.
Luckily, there are tests available to check for asymptomatic herpes. Today, the most accurate tests for asymptomatic herpes infections work by searching for antibodies against the herpes simplex virus in your blood.
After you become infected with herpes, your body fights back against the virus by producing antibodies. These antibodies act like ammunition for your body as it works to contain bacteria and viruses such as HSV-1 and HSV-2.
The body produces two antibodies in response to a herpes infection—IgG and IgM. Both of these antibodies can be detected using a blood test, although there are some limitations that can affect the accuracy and efficacy of this form of testing.
IgM antibodies are usually detectable for the initial 7-10 days after you become infected with HSV-1 or HSV-2. For most people, this period coincides with the initial outbreak period of the virus, during which symptoms can be intense and obvious.
The levels of IgM in your bloodstream usually increase for around two weeks after infection, before declining as the initial outbreak passes. IgM antibodies are detectable even if you're asymptomatic, meaning you don't need to have herpes symptoms to take this test.
If you believe you're experiencing an initial herpes outbreak or have concerns that you might have recently been exposed to herpes through oral or sexual contact, you may want to talk to your doctor about IgM testing.
The second type of herpes antibody test is an IgG test. IgG antibodies usually take longer to show up in your bloodstream after a herpes infection. Instead, they're produced more slowly after the infection has "set in" and your body's immune system is actively responding.
This means you can test for IgG antibodies for a longer period than IgM antibodies. IgG tests can also distinguish between the two most common types of herpes, HSV-1 and HSV-2. This makes IgG antibody testing ideal for detecting asymptomatic, latent herpes infections.
Despite being able to provide type-specific information on HSV-1 and HSV-2, antibody testing can't differentiate between oral and genital herpes. Instead, you'll receive a clear "yes" or "no" answer on the presence of specific herpes antibodies, such as HSV-1 or HSV-2. While herpes blood test accuracy isn't down to a perfect science, it's still a highly reliable way to find out whether or not you're a carrier of the virus.
Beyond this, the only way to specifically test for oral or genital herpes is through a viral culture test.
Unfortunately, antibody tests can also occasionally lead to false results. Herpes blood test false negatives and false positives do happen and, unfortunately, they're oftentimes not clearly communicated by doctors to their patients.
Because of this, you may want to schedule several herpes tests over a period of months to be completely certain that you are or are not infected. Herpes testing results only become more definitive the more times you take them.
The third form of herpes testing in use today is a polymerase chain reaction, or PCR test. This type of test involves searching for and detecting the specific genetic material (DNA) that makes up the herpes simplex virus.
PCR tests can be used to detect the presence of herpes, and to differentiate between infections of HSV-1 and HSV-2. To carry out a PCR test, your doctor will take a sample from a lip or genital sore that you believe is a result from the virus, typically in the form of a swab or scrape.
The sample is then tested for DNA that resembles HSV-1 or HSV-2, allowing testers to look for the virus on a genetic level.
Compared to viral culture and antibody testing, both of which can require several days before an accurate result is available, PCR testing is fast and efficient. Test results are usually available in 24 hours or less.
PCR tests also allow for testing much later into an outbreak than viral culture testing, which can often result in a false negative result when the herpes virus is no longer actively growing on the sample cells.
Because the PCR test requires a sample of the infected area, it's typically used for symptomatic herpes infections that produce genital lesions or cold sores. However, it's also possible to carry out a PCR test using blood, spinal fluid and other types of sample.
This makes PCR testing a good option if you've previously experienced herpes outbreaks but don't have any visible symptoms when you choose to get tested. Using blood or spinal fluid, a testing lab can look for genes from HSV-1 and HSV-2 even without any physical symptoms.
PCR testing has several disadvantages. The first is its cost. This type of test can be expensive and isn't always available. The second is that it's possible to get a false negative result using a PCR test, although false negatives are less common with PCR than viral culture testing.
Each method of testing for herpes has advantages and disadvantages, from time and cost, to an increased possibility of false results. Often, people concerned about the virus use a range of herpes testing to get a more accurate, proven picture of whether or not they're infected with HSV-1 or HSV-2.
Since herpes is a lifelong infection that can't be cured, it's important to discuss testing options with your doctor and make sure you receive an accurate result. Your doctor will be able to tell you more about the best options for herpes testing based on your symptoms and situation.
Typically, your doctor will carry out a physical exam before choosing the best testing method for you. As herpes symptoms tend to be worst during the initial outbreak of the virus, it's best to talk to your doctor as soon as you start to experience symptoms.
In the event that you do have herpes, there's no need to panic. Both oral and genital herpes are extremely common, and a variety of effective treatments are available for both.
Our Valacyclovir 101 guide goes into more detail about one of the most common, effective drugs for treating both symptomatic and asymptomatic herpes. You can also learn more about the risk of catching herpes in our guide to how herpes is transmitted between people.


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On this day, almost every knitter can identify with famed American civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Just go stand in front of your piles of yarn, survey them in all their glory, and repeat the following words of the great man: "I have a dream......"
In Second Grade we do a unit on Martin Luther King at this time very year. We learn about MLK's famous I Have a Dream speech, and talk about civil rights, read books about MLK's life and also watch a movie about Ruby Bridges. The children are usually appalled at the treatment black people received back then, and there are usually some tears. Our school is predominately white - we have one little Mexican girl in our class this year, who everyone just adores. They just can't imagine anyone treating her that way.
Of course, this year MLK Day is even more significant with our first African-American President ready to be sworn in as President of the US tomorrow! It's been a long time since I was this proud to be an American.


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It's time to start gearing up for track and field season. Our Track & Field Gear Guide is here to help — providing you with the info you need to upgrade your game.
Regardless of your position in the long-distance runner's totem pole, whether you're gearing up to run your first 5K or you're an experienced marathoner, it's best to keep on top of the shoe trends of the year. So that when your notice signs of wear in your current shoes or you reach the recommended 300-mile switch out mark, you know where to find the best long-distance running shoes (hint: eastbay.com).
If you're not sure what type of shoes to buy, you may want to find out what type of arch you have in order to help you find the perfect fit.
Don't get distracted by discomfort while you run — enhance your natural stride with these cushioned shoes.
With energy-returning foam cushioning, these shoes make you feel like you're running on clouds mile after mile. The mesh upper ensures ventilation while the outsole features high-abrasion rubber for increased durability. The GEL® technology, though barely visible, is obvious under foot as it's strategically placed at the front and rear sole for extra shock absorbency. And if you're a night runner, you'll still be seen thanks to the reflective detail.
All in all, you can't go wrong with these lightweight running shoes.
Run spooky fast and set supernatural times with the Ghost 11s.
These shoes are a favorite of competitive long-distance runners, and it's easy to understand why with all the comfort and support they offer from top to bottom. They start with a breathable mesh upper with elastic added to certain areas to add stretch where needed. Next, the midsoles of these shoes (which have 30% more cushioning than standard midsoles) feature Brooks' unique DNA technology which reacts to your specific running technique for a one-of-a-kind fit. Finally, these shoes are finished off with segmented crash pads under your feet to absorb shock and soften your landing while you run.
It's just you, the road, and the ghost of your PR – today's the day to beat your best.
With sizes for the whole family, this could be a great pair for everyone to wear for summer 5Ks. Just imagine the fun, matchy photo opportunities!
Designed for marathon training with the help of elite runners, these shoes assist your speed without compromising comfort. Sure, they look way cool with the racing stripe down the center, dropped Swoosh, and pointed, aerodynamic heel, but even more important than the look is the revolutionary feel of these shoes. The translucent, Flymesh upper combines with the ultimate energy-returning foam midsole to create a super lightweight running shoe. The Flywire cables work with the laces to provide a secure fit adjustable to your feet. And lastly, the heel collar has been modified to bring relief to your Achilles while running long distances.
With these shoes, you'll fly. The only question left to answer is, how far?
Meet the shoes of the future, created with HOVR™ technology to provide you with a zero-gravity sensation and reduce impact while you run.
Another high-tech feature of these shoes is the Record Sensor™ in the sole of the shoe, beneath the heel. This sensor tracks, analyzes, and stores the data from your run (pace, distance, cadence, stride, etc.) Each aspect of these shoes is intentional. The mesh upper gives your feet breathable support. The deep grooves placed anatomically along the sole add flexibility. And the carbon rubber pods placed strategically under a layer of normal rubber increase traction and durability at the high-impact zones.
Whether you're training for a big race or just recovering from the last one you ran, the versatility of these shoes will ensure a super-smooth run.
When a pair of running shoes remains popular despite the fads that come and go, those are shoes to trust your feet with. Though the Clifton model has seen little tweaks here and there, this pair of shoes continues to be a dependable choice among runners.
A soft-mesh upper delivers breathable support while remaining lightweight to complement your speed. And the midsole cushioning covers the full length to ensure a comfortable run. The outsole is designed for full-ground contact and features high-abrasion rubber in strategic areas for increased durability. Lastly, these shoes have Meta-Rocker technology in the sole to propel you into a consistent gait cycle from the moment your heel touches the ground to the moment your toe pushes off.
There's no reason for road rage, enjoy your run with these comfy distance shoes.
Once you try these shoes, you'll finally understand the phrase "Ride or die" because you won't want to run in anything else.
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If you wake up, hit the ground running, and never want to look back, then these are the shoes for you.
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A remake of the 1937 classic, this time as a musical about a Hollywood couple going through bad times. Would-be singer Esther Blodgett (Judy Garland) finds herself taken under the wing of fading star Norman Maine (James Mason) when she saves him from making a drunken fool of himself on stage. Changing her name to Vicki Lester, Esther becomes a star, and is soon married to Norman. However, as Vicki's star rises, so Norman's falls. Harold Arlen/Ira Gershwin songs include 'The Man That Got Away'.
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Production Year: 1954
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala - It has been just over a week since a shooting at a Huntsville IHOP left two men dead and one injured. Police have completed their investigation.
Investigators said a customer, Roderick Turner, grew angry and opened fire at the restaurant, shooting employee Roy Brown Sr. and his son, who also works at IHOP. Police say Brown's son then pulled out a gun and shot Turner. Turner and the elder Brown both died from their injuries.
WHNT News 19 is continuing to look into the shooting after a number of our viewers raised questions about what happened that night.
There are still details about what happened that police have not yet released to the public. Friends and family of Roderick Turner say they believe there might be more to this story.
Police say they have completed their investigation into the shooting at IHOP on South Memorial Parkway.
"We have used all investigative material possible to reach our conclusion that this was an act of self-defense," Lt. Michael Johnson said.
He says it was the physical evidence and interviews with people who were at the restaurant that pointed that them to this conclusion.
"The overwhelming majority of witnesses in this case, including the surviving victim, all of their statements including the physical at the scene, mirror one another. So, we feel that we have drawn the same investigative conclusion," said Johnson.
But there are people who want more information. Friends and family of Roderick Turner say they wish the investigation was more in-depth.
"They did a brief investigation their investigation wasn't long enough," Turner's friend, Kingsley Onyebinachi said.
A number of people who knew Roderick Turner, and others concerned about the incident, have taken to social media. Police say they have seen some of those posts.
"We're not going to make any comment positive or negative towards that, but we're very aware of that and that was part of the investigation," Johnson said.
The case is being turned over to a grand jury.
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Police say they don't want to taint the jury pool. So they aren't releasing more details about what occurred at IHOP until after the grand jury hears this case.


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Some years ago I was drunk out on the town in Toowoomba, which is a large country town where men are men, women are men and pubs have metal tables and chairs that are welded to the floor. Anyway, I remember sitting blind drunk eating my Subway sandwich, waiting to catch a taxi back to the barracks, and this drunken citizen of Toowoomba starts to pick a fight with me. One of his lines was "Look at your hands mate, you don't look like you've worked a day in your life". That line put me in a fit of hysterics. Luckily my mates turned up, I told them about it, and they all had a good chuckle at him too. That line served me well over a few years. I remember digging pits in the middle of the bush whilst it is was pissing down with rain and one of my mates would turn around to me and say "Look at those hands, you don't look like you've worked a day in your life".
Anyway, it is with the same spirit that I found this series of entries by a fictional Hemingway who writes about College Basketball teams (via 3quarks daily). The first entry is reminiscent of that same drunken Yobbo from years back:
North Carolina Tar Heels
Roy Williams is soft. His hands look manicured. They have never pulled tobacco from the dirt. He has never gutted a fish fresh from the sea. Soldiers shoot soft men in the back rather than follow them into battle. Williams should look out. He should watch his back. But junior forward Tyler Hansbrough is a 2-ton bull in baby-blue shorts. When he broke his nose last year, he saw red. He charged. His horns went down and gored opposing players. I would fight with this man. I would die for him. If a bullet met him, I would cradle his head till he left this earth. After the platoon's soldiers shoot Roy Williams in the back, they'll follow Sergeant Hansbrough into combat. Hansbrough and UNC charge to the Elite Eight.


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It gives me great pleasure to be able to launch the Pacific Storms exhibition in Brisbane. This exhibition is the first of its kind in Australia. It features leading Pacific Islander artists, both from Australia and the Pacific, and it has as its theme the changing climatic conditions which are affecting the islands in dramatic ways. Pacific art is always vibrant and full of colour, and this collection is no exception. The wonderful colour and feeling jumps off the canvass to grab the attention of the viewer, and also carries a powerful message.


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Join us this Saturday at MusicVaultz Movie Night where we will be screening U2360° at the Rose Bowl for FREE at Union Station! Show starts at 7:30PM.
U2's tours have been breaking box-office numbers for years, but a particular stop on the band's U2360° tour stands out.
The Rose Bowl stop in Pasadena, California on October 25 2009 had a sold-out crowd of 97,014 people, setting the record for single concert attendance in the United States for one headline act.
The concert reached many more people: It was livestreamed on YouTube, and then was later released on DVD and Blu-Ray.
It's hard not to notice the innovative stage design used for this tour: designer Willie Williams constructed a four-legged stage at the centre of the stadium, like some mechanical sci-fi spider.
Take a look at the setlist below:
Get on Your Boots
Mysterious Ways
Beautiful Day / In God's Country (snippet) / God Only Knows (snippet) / The Maker (snippet)
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For / Stand By Me (snippet)
Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out Of
No Line On The Horizon
In a Little While
Unknown Caller
Until the End of the World
The Unforgettable Fire
City of Blinding Lights
Vertigo / It's Only Rock 'n' Roll (But I Like It) (snippet)
I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight / Two Tribes (snippet)
Sunday Bloody Sunday
Walk On / You'll Never Walk Alone (snippet)
One / Hear Us Coming (snippet) / Amazing Grace (snippet)
Where the Streets Have No Name
Ultraviolet (Light My Way)
With or Without You
Moment Of Surrender
Join us this Saturday at MusicVaultz Movie Night where we will be screening U2360° at the Rose Bowl for FREE at Union Station! Show starts at 7:30PM.


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I just love this artist from Sweet Pea Stamps. Her name is Elaine Cox, she does the coolest images. Here's one of the stamps from her first sheet that I haven't shown you yet. I love this girl! I paired that stamp with a cute saying that also comes on the same sheet "A fairy happy birthday to you."All the coloring on the image is done in copic markers. The borders are done with a fiskars punch that was then trimmed out of specialty silver paper and added to the edges to give a sparkle. Both the stamps used on this card from Elaine Cox sheet 1 (Plate 34);
Project Materials: Cardstock: (Bazzill, Neenah, AC); Images(Sweet Pea Stamps); Buttons(American Traditional); Ink (Memento); Punch(Fiskars); Adhesives (Popdots, Gluedots, Glue All); Color (Copic Markers);
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Fairy Happy Birthday!
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Dyna King Ultimate Indexer
The Dyna King Ultimate Indexer review:
It all started with the thought of purchasing a new vise for the photography of salt water flies for my new book. I needed one that had full rotation in all directions, horizontally, vertically, up and down and in and out. But I also needed a vice that would look the business with a salt water hook in it in front of the camera. After much research and the exchanging of e mails with fellow tyers around the world, with, I must say mixed responses! I ordered the Dyna King Ultimate Indexer. Dyna King have an excellent reputation in the fly tying world and although I am no stranger to their products, for some strange reason, I have never owned a DK vice. On arrival a few days later I couldn't wait to try it. This is one good looking vice! After a short while of adjusting and getting use to UI, I was quick to realize that the jaws supplied with the vice where faulty! Could this be right ? I tried and played some more with adjustments but, I couldn't get a single hook of any size to 'hold fast' in the jaws. I am sure you can imagine my disappointment! I contacted Dyna King and relayed my observations, they where quick to respond. New jaws arrived just a few days later.
After tying now for a few weeks with the DKUI, I feel the majority of my initial concerns have been resolved, but there are still a couple of, I feel eliminatory design faults that remain.
1. When adjusting the critical hight of the vice through raising the shaft in the set collar the overall stability of the vise is compromised, thats is to say it 'rocks' ever so slightly but annoyingly about 0.5 mm from side to side. Its only when the shaft is entirely inserted into the set collar that it retains stability. Dyna King informed me that this can be resolved by purchasing a extension for the shaft.
2. The base lock screw even when tightened fully isn't tight enough to secure the vice shaft from swinging slightly if extra pressure is placed on a jawed hook through pulling the tying thread towards or away from you. They also commented on this point and said : To secure the shaft 100% they would have to place a notch in the shaft to accompany the base lock screw.
These two points being noted, the vice is becoming more of a pleasure to work with as I slowly get use to adapting my tying style to using it. Hand crafted out of high grade stainless steel, brass and aluminum the Ultimate indexer is a fine piece of quality engineering.
Dyna King Ultimate Indexer specifications:
Hook range: 22 – 8/0
Jaw tip to end 21.6 cm
Height, Jaw tip to desk 17.8 cm (fully inserted in base collar)
Weight, with Pedestal 3176 g.
Weight, with Clamp 1360 g.
Also included with your vise is simple but precise plastic snap on Centering gauge which allows you to center your hook shank to the axis of vice body rotation.
Instructional DVD featuring Al Beatty demonstrating tying techniques, as well as the features of this vise.
RRP. $ 499.00 http://www.dyna-king.com/
This entry was posted on November 30, 2012 by barryoc. It was filed under Fly Tying, Material Reviews and was tagged with Dyna King, Fly Tying, hooks, Materials, Ultimate indexer, vice.
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Nice looking vice and seems to have it all. I have a Nor vise and wouldn't trade it for anything. Just seems to be faster and smoother and haven't found anything I can't do. Love the bobbin that does not need any holding when you drop it. Really a great item for fly tying….. in my opinion…….
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52Frames is a weekly challenge from which I'm learning photographic principles that I never would know without it unless I was taking a photography course. It began, if I'm not mistaken, on Facebook, and even though there is a site, the feeling of "group" is via on FB. Here are a couple of my most recent photos for them. I'd appreciate your input, either as a comment here or on Facebook by clicking the title.
Lastly is Instagram which has the least amount of structure and restrictions. You can post multiple times during the day or very infrequently, using your membership to see other photos. I post from my phone, not the computer, but pictures show up on Facebook. You can find me as shilohbatya.


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Todd J. Swantek, 49, of Frackville, passed away May 25, 2017 at his residence.
Born in Pottsville, March 23, 1968, he was a son of Thomas J. Swantek Sr., Morea, and Myrl Gallo Clifton, Tennessee.
He was a 1986 graduate of Hornell High School, Hornell, N.Y.
Todd worked as a carpenter for Bi-State Construction Co., Easton.
He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, and camping with family and friends.
Surviving are his father, Thomas J. Swantek Sr., and his wife, Lonna, Morea; his mother, Myrl Gallo Clifton and her husband, Buford, Tennessee; a son, Tyler Swantek, Frackville; two brothers, Thomas J. Swantek Jr. and his wife, Betty, Lost Creek, and Tim Swantek with Tracey Eckrode, Morea; two sisters, Trista French and her husband, Michael, Tennessee, and Terri Zeroufie and her husband, Ray; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend graveside services at 10:30 a.m. Monday in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights. The Rev. Robert T. Finlan will officiate.
Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 S. Jardin St., Shenandoah, is in charge of the arrangements.


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Bamboo (bamboo from viscose) and eucalyptus (or TENCEL®) are two similar textile fibers in the way they are grown and processed. At Respecterre, we work with both of those textiles. Those two fibers are derived from sustainably grown trees without insecticides and pesticides (Unlike cotton which uses 25% of world's pesticide). They grow with little water on lands that are not suitable for agriculture. The resulting fabrics have similar properties in terms of softness, durability and quality. However, there are three significant differences from similar, but distinct, process used to transform the wood into textile fibers.
The supply chain
Before understanding these differences, it's important to understand the entire chain of supply that transforms the bamboo or eucalyptus tree into fiber. To simplify everything, we have separated this chain in 6 steps:
- Agriculture
- *Dissolution
- *Extrusion
- Spinning
- Knitting
- Garment making
*Dissolution : action that transforms the wood into wood pulp. This action requires a solvent.
*Extrusion : action that transforms wood pulp into fiber. Wikipedia definition.
Bamboo (Viscose)
- Agriculture : in certified organic sustainable plantations in China. Sustainable bamboo harvesting does not affect wildlife.
- Dissolution : in China, by a company called TENBRO®. Requires a solvent called * Sodium hydroxide.
- Extrusion : in China, by TENBRO®.
- Spinning : in China, by TENBRO®.
- Knitting : in Montreal, Canada.
- Garment making : Fabric cutting and garment making by Respecterre Ham-Nord, Quebec, Canada.
*Sodium Hydroxide : solvent classified as corrosive (according to the EU classification) used in the viscose process. Wikipedia definition.
Eucalyptus (lyocell)
- Agriculture : in certified FSC and PEFC sustainable plantations in South Africa. Sustainable eucalyptus harvesting does not affect wildlife.
- Dissolution : in Austria, by a company called *Lenzing. Requires a solvent called *NMMO. Done according to the Closed-loop process
- Extrusion : in Austria, by *Lenzing according to the *Closed-loop process
- Spinning : in Austria, by *Lenzing.
- Knitting : in Montreal, Canada.
- Garment making : Fabric cutting and garment making by Respecterre in Ham-Nord, Quebec, Canada.
*NMMO : NMMO – N-Methylmorpholine N-oxide is an aqueous, non-toxic, biodegradable, organic solvent. Wikipedia definition.
*Lenzing : With more than 75 years of experience in the production of high-quality, man-made cellulose fibers, the Lenzing Group is the only company worldwide combining the manufacturing of all three generations of man-made cellulose fibers on an large industrial scale under one roof – from the classic viscose fibers to modal and lyocell (TENCEL®) fibers. https://www.lenzing.com/en/home.html
*Closed-loop process : Transformation process which recovers and reuses 99% of NMMO and water. Learn more.
3 Differences
1. The solvent
Sodium Hydroxide (Solvent used for Bamboo)
As we learned above, sodium hydroxide is the solvent used for the transformation of viscose process. As you can see on this web page, this solvent is classified as corrosive according to EU classification system. Although no residue of this product remains in the fiber after the procedure, it remains weird to qualify this as an ecological process. It's not as harmful as the 25% of the world's pesticides are dumped directly into the environment to grow conventional cotton, but it's still something not to be thrilled about. Admittedly, sodium hydroxide is also used extensively in the paper industry, in soap and detergent industry, for water treatment and many others. Sodium hydroxide is not a toxic product that remains in the clothes (the whole process is certified Oeko-Tex 100). It is a product of our traditional industry. Yes, we need to aim to replace it, but can also be used without damage to our environment.
NMMO (Solvent used for Eucalyptus)
NMMO (because nobody can pronounce "N-methylmorpholine N-oxide") is a solvent used for the lyocell process. This product is non-toxic and biodegradable in addition to being an organic compound (which has not been obtained by a chemical union). It is, by far, a better choice than sodium hydroxide to dissolve wood into a textile fiber. You can read more on this website.
*Lyocell process : also called " TENCEL® production process ", is the name of the transformation process which changes wood into textile fiber.
*TENCEL® : Trademarked name of the fiber developed by Lenzing whose raw material comes from eucalyptus and is processed according to the lyocell process.
2. Water recovery
Viscose process (bamboo)
The viscose process is the name of the method used for transformation of the bamboo fiber. Hence the name "Viscose from Bamboo". This process includes the dissolution and extrusion. To dissolve the wood, it is necessary to use water and solvent. As we know, water is a very valuable resource in this world. But unlike the lyocell process, we do not really know how water is used in the viscose process. Perhaps responsibly, maybe not. We do not have any guarantee or certification for this.
Lyocell process (eucalyptus)
Lyocell process used for transformation of eucalyptus fiber was designed according to the "Closed loop" process which guarantees that 99% of the water and solvent used are recovered and reused again. This results in a better water management and aims to preserve this natural resource we all need to live.
3. Required blends
67% Viscose from Bambou, 27% Org. Cotton (Bamboo)
In order to have a final fabric that is more interesting to work and wear as clothing, bamboo yarn and is often mixed with a little over a quarter of organic cotton. This practice gives the opportunity to have a fabric which doen't shrinks or expands after washing. Having to always have to add an organic cotton blend with bamboo makes this fiber dependent of another industry. And despite our best efforts to avoid it, we are sometimes forced to buy a fabric whose yarn was made with 27% cotton that is not organic. The remaining 6% are for the spandex. A compromise that makes it durable and comfortable clothing.
92% TENCEL® (Eucalyptus)
Unlike the bamboo viscose fiber, the TENCEL® doesn't need to be blended. It is therefore, a more independent fiber. The remaining 8% are for the spandex. A compromise that makes it durable and comfortable garment.
Which to choose?
Bamboo and eucalyptus both grow sustainably and responsibly. They are both mainly knitted (in the case of Respecterre) in Quebec and assembled in Quebec in our shop in Ham-Nord, in an ecovillage. The differences between these two fibers is in the solvent necessary for processing the wood into fiber as well as the water required for that process and the required blends. Prioritizing eucalyptus (TENCEL®) compared to bamboo (viscose from bamboo) becomes a choice that leads to more a responsible consumption. Bamboo is not inherently bad. Its solvent is used in several other industries and the bamboo does grow organically and producesthe most fiber per hectare.
But in a world where we must always strive for better ways of doing things, TENCEL® is a better choice. To learn more about TENCEL® you can explore Lenzing's website. It's worth spending a few minutes.
To see Respecterre products made with TENCEL®, you will find details of the fiber on the page of each product if you scroll down a little. Below "ECO-FIBER USED TO MAKE THIS PRODUCT"
Basically, the bamboo viscose is not bad, but the TENCEL® is a better choice !
Written by Ugo Dutil :
I grew up in the ecovillage Cite Ecologique. I like this way of life that values human relationships, sustainable development and personal growth. I've been working with Respecterre since 2013. #Hemp, minimalism, #slowfashion and moving towards sustainability, especially in textiles, fascinate me.


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Above: Vancouver, B.C. – Here we come!
Ahhh vacations… Sweet, sweet vacations. Who doesn't love a nice getaway? Whether it's a two-week adventure or merely a long weekend away, vacations are good for the soul.
However, when one is trying to stay the course on a healthy eating and workout program, vacations can be a temptation-filled minefield, full of reasons to sleep in and blow off a workout or order that delicious dessert. And don't even get me started on the hotel cocktails!
Above: 'US'… both turning 60 this year and just getting started!
So It was with much excitement and more than a little trepidation that I packed my bags for a wonderful 4-day birthday getaway to beautiful Vancouver, B.C. this past weekend with my equally beautiful girlfriend. Would I completely blow all of the hard work I'd put in and waste the progress I had achieved over the past eight weeks on my journey to better fitness?
On the one hand, I didn't want to go backward in my fitness goals but on the other hand, life is short and this WAS my 60th birthday celebration after all! It was time to party!
Fortunately for me, my girlfriend is very health-conscious and a great supporter of my goals so she was a good sounding board and helped keep me in check while I was still able to enjoy myself. The trick to finding that healthy balance while traveling, I found, is in the preparation.
I am learning very quickly that when it comes to attaining and maintaining one's health goals, much of the recipe for success boils down to MINDSET and PREPARATION.
This is especially true while traveling. The mindset for me this time came pretty easily. I know how hard I've worked these past eight weeks and I wasn't about to throw that all away just for the sake of a few days of gluttony, no matter HOW much fun that might be. I had already made up my mind before we ever boarded the plane that NO MATTER WHAT, I would work out at least 3 of the 4 days we were away.
Plus, when it came to eating, my mantra was definitely 'all things in moderation'. I intended to taste the local delicacies and raise a glass (or two) on my birthday, but I was determined not to say "screw it" and strap on the feed bag. Nope. Not this time. With my self-imposed marching orders in hand, here are the simple steps I took to make sure I achieved my goals:
My 'Steps to Travel Success'
Above: Gym at the Loden Hotel – Vancouver, B.C.
- Choose a hotel with a great gym:
Besides picking a hotel with a central location close to all of the sites of Vancouver, I also kept an eye out for one equipped with a great gym/workout facility. So much of the progress I have enjoyed during this transformation definitely can be attributed to weight training. I wanted to keep that momentum rolling during our getaway. The hotel we picked did not disappoint! The net result? I was able to get in two productive weight training sessions and one sweat-inducing HIIT cardio session. Mission accomplished.
Above: This is how we roll(ed)!
- Incorporate some physical activity while exploring the city:
I was determined to think outside the box this time when it came to choosing what to do during our stay. The goal was to pick an activity we wouldn't normally do, plus by getting outside of our comfort zone, we might find we loved doing it AND reap a little physical benefit in the process. On this front we hit it a home run! Vancouver has as one of its many attractions the famous Stanley Park, located smack dab in the heart of the city. Stanley Park, which is actually larger in size than New York's iconic Central Park is ringed by wonderful walking and biking paths and has long been a must-see for tourists and locals alike. It didn't take long for us to say "LET'S GO!" With the help of two trusty beach cruiser bikes, compliments of our hotel, we were off on a wonderful journey around the park which lasted close to two hours and became the absolute highlight of our visit. A treat for the eyes, and heart-healthy to boot!
Above: Birthday dinner done right! King Salmon topped with caviar plus grilled veggies
- 'Cheat Eat' Responsibly:
This was probably the hardest hurdle to overcome while traveling. How to enjoy myself while eating out but not go completely off the rails the entire trip and undo all of the good my newly-revised eating program has done over the past 8 weeks. My battle plan was to cheat wisely. Instead of having a drink with every dinner out, I managed to limit myself to 3 drinks total over the 4-day stay. This allowed me to still celebrate my birthday but not pile on excess empty calories with sweet alcoholic drinks. The same held true for eating. I didn't deprive myself and in fact enjoyed three small desserts during our stay. However, to counterbalance that, I also purposely ate less carb-loaded meals, choosing proteins and vegetables instead. Plus, I knew my time in the gym during our stay would also help to balance out the scales. Or so I hoped!
The Proof is in The Numbers
I am happy to report that the preparation paid off and I gained only two-tenths of a pound while we both enjoyed an AMAZING vacation break and never once felt deprived! I call that a win!
Randy Sloan