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Today I'm completing Week 3 of Baron Baptiste's 40 Days to Personal Revolution. This week focused on equanimity, and it was another significantly challenging week. (Here are my reflections on Week 1 and Week 2)
According to Baptiste, "Equanimity is the art of meeting life as it meets you—calmly, without drama or fuss" (1). The two laws that compliment this weeks' yoga, meditation, diet, and inquiry are Shift Your Vision and Drop What You Know.
There were several quotes that I found notable as I read this week's laws:
"Yes and no are present in all things. To say yes to one thing automatically means saying no to another," (2).
"When we find the pureness of our intention, we unleash a force that has the miraculous and infinite ability to rally circumstance, energy, situations, synchronicity, and serendipity all on our behalf," (3).
Despite resonating with the text, this week was rough! In the middle of the week I told a friend I was "failing" equanimity week. So much so, that I was considering doing the week a second time, starting fresh on Monday and giving myself another chance at successfully completing the intent of the week.
So, why did I think I was failing? I did the yoga and meditation every day. I'm getting stronger, and I enjoyed the challenge of the physical practice.
However, keeping Baptiste's writing in mind as I made my way through the week, I began to see clearly how much of my life I consistently approach from a perspective of fear, instead of from a place of optimism, possibility, or equanimity. I noticed this time and time again throughout the week, but examples of where I was able to flip this and approach life's circumstances with a clearer mind were few and far between. This lead me to be very discouraged by mid-week.
I fully embrace the idea that our perspective colors even the most minor of our decisions, which cumulatively create the circumstances that become our lives. If I'm always coming from a place of fear, and making choices from the perspective that something catastrophic is lurking just around the corner, at best I am living life from a position of mediocrity.
I also had significant challenges with the diet this week. Baptiste states that: "the practices in this book are a study in the art of staying: Even if you think you might die if you don't have a chocolate bar, stay and breathe. Even if it feels terrifying to sit with the truths that are coming up, stay and breathe anyway. The more you can ride out the storms within, the clearer the horizon will be," (4).
Oof. I definitely had my share of chocolate, dates, and plantain chips this week with every challenging and stressful situation. Each time a situation came up, I convinced myself of why I really needed some chocolate this time, but that next time I would start being more deliberate in my choices.
I did also have one very positive and thought provoking experience this week. Yesterday, I went hiking with a friend. The hike was steeper than I expected, with switchbacks and some significant drop-offs. I navigated the trail fairly easily and I did not let my fear of heights become the focal point of the day.
We did reach a point in the hike where we thought we were lost. We were fairly high up, and in front of us there was a steep drop and a sharp turn with a rock jutting out into the path. The perfect combination to bring my fear of heights to the forefront. At this point, I decided we should turn back and try a different route.
Back in the parking lot, we found a park ranger. When we described where we had been, he noted that we were on the new trail, that was not yet marked. He said it was beautiful, and it leveled out just beyond the curve that we described. With some directions, we decided to go back up and try it again. This time I made it around the steep curve without a problem, and we continued to hike for several more miles.
This incident made me think about how often in life I may turn back right before the critical juncture; giving up when things get hard or uncertain, instead of continuing on despite the challenge.
But then, how do I know when it really is time to give up, or to try out a new path? Maybe yesterday we needed to go back and get some directions so that when we continued on we could focus on the beauty of our surroundings instead of the uncertainty of the path ahead.
Going forward, I'll use this story as a reminder to seek out the balance between embracing uncertainty and learning from the experience of others.
After completing the week, I decided that I am going to move forward on Monday, instead of repeating Equanimity.
I did "shift my vision" and gain a clearer understanding of some of the limitations I place upon myself in life. I definitely did not sit patiently through my cravings for sugar or drop the fear.
But sometimes you have to move on from something, and gain some distance from it, in order for everything to come together clearly. When I had challenging engineering or math classes in college, I remember often not understanding one lesson until it was applied as part of the next; and then everything would click.
With this in mind, I am hopeful that the lessons from next week, and some time and distance, will allow me to more fully embrace the practice of Equanimity.
(1) Baptiste, Baron. 40 Days to Personal Revolution. 2004, Baptiste Power Yoga Institute, Inc. p123.
(2) Baptiste, p20.
(3) Baptiste, p20.
(4) Baptiste, p152.


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Amsterdam Sinfonietta
Candida Thompson artistic director & violin
Harriet Krijgh cello
Valentino Worlitzsch cello
Merula Ciaccona (rev. F. Filidei)
Trabaci Consonanze stravaganti (rev. F. Filidei)
Vivaldi Cello Concerto in F Major RV 412
Gervasoni Recercar Chromatico (Dutch première)
Vivaldi Concerto for cello and violin in B-Flat Major RV 547
Grieg Holberg Suite
Fedele Qui Transitis per viam (Dutch première)
Vivaldi Concerto for two cellos in G Minor RV 531
Vivaldi enjoyed a rock star's lifestyle in the 18th century. He had numerous love affairs, travelled far afield, composed innovative music and enjoyed immense popularity among a broad audience. One of his greatest admirers was Johann Sebastian Bach. This Italian programme, based on three of Vivaldi's concertos – all with diverse instrumental scoring – takes us on a journey through several centuries. The contemporary Italian composers Fedele and Gervasoni draw their inspiration from the Renaissance. Taking works by Gesualdo and Frescobaldi as their points of departure, they create something completely new. We enter the early Baroque era with Merula, the most progressive composer of his time. Composed in neo-classical style, Grieg's Holberg Suite is a compilation of dances from Vivaldi's time. A new CD featuring Vivaldi's three concertos, performed by the orchestra and Harriet Krijgh, will be released on the Deutsche Grammophon label in september. After the concert, you can take Vivaldi home with you.

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Month: July 2011
Wordy Wednesday :)
"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, 'I will try again tomorrow.' " ~ Mary Anne Radmacher Writer and artist Continue reading Wordy Wednesday 🙂
Time for Wine
Two Glasses of Wine When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 glasses of wine… A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. … Continue reading Time for Wine
How to Create a Monogram using MS Word
You don't need expensive programs to create a beautiful monogram. During my appearance on C&T Publishing's Wednesday Night Live I demonstrated how to personalize cloth and paper napkins. Here is the link for my corresponding blog post: CLICK HERE Monogram on napkin using inkjet printerInstructions: In WORD, type your 3 letters with NO space between … Continue reading How to Create a Monogram using MS Word
Monogram, Personalize and Jazz Up napkins using TAP
Tonight on C&T Publishing's 'Wednesday Night Live with Lisa Fulmer', I was a guest demonstrator and showed how to create 2 projects using Transfer Artist Paper – TAP. Here is the link to the July 6th show: Roberta on Wednesday Night Live Monogrammed Linen Napkin using an inkjet printer Not only can you personalize your … Continue reading Monogram, Personalize and Jazz Up napkins using TAP
Inspired by Janet Fish
For our Monday July 4th episode of Creative EdVentures In the Zone, I chose to feature the artwork of 'Janet Fish as we celebrated American Art in honour of the American holiday.Here is the watercolour I painted, inspired by Janet's "Still Life with Candy" and its vibrant pinks, limes and yellows. Still Life Inspired by Janet Fish.Watercolour on paper … Continue reading Inspired by Janet Fish
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Celebrating American Painters Paintings of Janet Fish 1938 – Marzipan from Erice Monkey Business Still Life with Candy Continue reading The Inspiration of Janet Fish


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"Casino Canberra is a casino located in the Central Business District of Canberra, the capital city of Australia. It was the first legal casino to open in the Australian Capital Territory, built on land excised from Glebe Park under a 99-year lease agreement between the casino licensee and the territory government"
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Amsterdam (End of Tour) – March 24, 2019
So the tour was done and all we had to do now was drop the van and gear back off at the hire place and get to the airport. The warehouse reminded me of the final scene of Raiders of the Lost Ark where they hide the ark away. It's a huge room filled with every kind of musical equipment you could imagine, each box or shelf with a sticker bearing the name of the last or next band to use it. I spotted a couple of mate\'s names, and also a few legends (NAPALM DEATH on one big meaty bass cab). One final time I got the sense of being on a path that so many others who love music have followed around the continent. After that, the bloke from the hire place drove us to the airport and we said our emotional goodbyes and that was that, back to reality. (Though while sitting around waiting for my flight I got a message from the band to say that because their first flight was delayed they missed their connecting flight and had to spend an extra night in Switzerland. Europe wasn\'t gonna let em go just yet, but they did make it home in one piece eventually.)
It was an incredible experience and I can\'t thank Mike, Marissa and Jarrett enough for inviting me along. Truly three of the nicest, funniest and most talented people you could ever hope to meet and three of the best weeks of my life. I don\'t know what\'s gonna happen with Brexit. Shortly after I got back they voted to extend the deadline six months because literally no-one knows what\'s gonna happen with it, least of all the people in charge who are actually at the negotiating table, but it was lovely to travel around the continent and see so many like-minded people motivated by their love of music, to be reminded of the smaller differences and the larger similarities, to see the dedication and influence of one band, and to follow in the footsteps of countless others, making our own mark. I\'m sure by the next time they come back this side of the pond there will be scores more bands dotted around places like Ravenna and Munich who had been inspired by seeing the Screamales giving it their all on the stage, that there will be people proudly sporting their 2019 Screaming Females tour shirts, taking their friends along to see the best live rock and roll band on the planet, who they just have not stopped talking about since the last time they took that stage apart.
Oh, and two months later I got a message from Marissa to say that Cyprian, in addition to holding a benefit show to raise money for her replacement pedals, had tracked down her pedalbox in apawn shop in Krakow and was shipping them back to her. What a fucking legend! Oi! Oi! Punk, rock and roll and DIY forever. Go start your own fucking band, anyone can do it!


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Why Should You Sell Your House to an Investor Who Buys Houses Fast for Cash?
If you are a homeowner, and you have lived in the home you have bought for many years, you may love your home very much. However, life can change in ways that you may never have expected, and today, you might be facing an emergency which is forcing you to sell your house, and to sell it as fast as you can. One will be happy to know that he or she can find a good solution to an emergency like this, and it is through finding a good investor who will buy the house fast for cash. Those who sell to an investor like this, then, can be sure that when they do so, they can gain a lot of wonderful and unexpected benefits.
The first thing that people will be able to gain when they find an investor like this is the benefit of getting the money that they need immediately. Maybe you are facing a financial emergency, and if this is so, you might not have the time to wait around for money to deal with it. One will be greatly relieved to know that there is a way through which he or she can rise up above this situation, and find a solution for it, and it is through selling his or her house to a buyer who will make the cash ready in as little as 3 days.!
Selling your house to an investor who will give you the cash you need in a short amount of time is also a great idea, as when you do so, you no longer need to worry about improving your home. One may know that it can be hard to find a buyer who will buy a house that is not maintained well. It is great to know that when you find an investor who will buy your house fast for cash, you can sell your house just as it is, without needing to improve it.
Finding the best investor who will buy your house fast for cash is also something that is a good idea, as when you do so, you can be sure that you will be able to enjoy convenience. This is because they no longer need to go through all of the hassle of finding a real estate agent, getting their homes listed, holding an open house, and so on and so forth.
Selling your home in this way, then, is certainly something that you should do because when you do so, you can be sure that you will be able to gain a lot of benefits, and that they will definitely be worthwhile to you.


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For something as common as tea making, it is quite surprising how people all over the world make some elementary mistakes when actually preparing it. While most people know how to make tea, it cannot be said that it is always made in the best possible or correct manner. We do not expect a ritual to be made out of tea drinking but do hope that you would keep the under mentioned pointers in mind the next time some tea is being brewed.
1. Adding boiling water to the pot
This is probably one of the most common mistakes made around the world when it comes to the preparation of tea. The thing to remember is that the tea leaves should not get burnt with the boiling water and instead slightly cooler water should be added to let the flavour and aromas of the tea come out. The exception to this rule is when making tea with an infusion. Boiling water is acceptable for this preparation.
2. Not using fresh water every time
While it may be convenient and time saving to fill up the kettle all the way, it is not prudent to boil the same water again and again. The minerals which are naturally found in the water get condensed and rise to the top of the water to form a film once its cools down. It is best to use the exact amount of water needed each time.
3. Adding extra tea to the pot
This is again a thing which has been part of folklore where it was common practise for housewives to add an extra spoon of tea 'for the pot.' In reality, tea gets wasted not just literally but also the fact that the flavour of the tea does not come out properly. The rule of thumb is to put one teaspoon of tea for each person drinking.
4. Putting milk at the wrong time
When making tea in a teapot, it is best to first add the milk to the cup. What happens as result of this is that the milk is allowed to mix well with the tea when it is poured and the milk also quickly heats up to the temperature of the tea. In the case of a teabag, however, it is better to add milk to the cup after brewing the teabag for a couple of minutes. Being thicker than water, the milk may get coated with the teabag and not allow the tea enough space to breathe.
5. Not removing the leaves after tea is prepared
What one must remember is that if the tea leaves are not removed after the tea has been prepared, it continues to brew in the pot. If the leaves need to be infused again, they can be removed and then used again when required. Most of the quality loose leaf teas can be infused multiple times and it is believed that the crème de la crème of teas can be used almost 10 times without losing any flavour.
6. Squashing the teabag against the side
This is another one of the very common mistakes that tea drinkers around the world make. Most of times, people are in a hurry and just want to squeeze the teabag out of the cup. What happens as a result of this is that the natural astringent tannins get released even further and make the tea more bitter than desirable. This is a mistake made by many tea drinkers who get used to the taste of the extra tannins as they think that this is what the taste of the tea actually is. It is best to lift the teabag out from the centre with the use of a spoon.
7. Adding milk and sugar to every cup of tea
There are certain types of teas which are best drunk without the addition of any milk or sugar. Lot of times people add milk and sugar to teas which are known for their flavour and aroma and end up with a cup of tea which is actually devoid of its finest qualities.
8. Not steeping the tea for the correct amount of time
This can be termed as the mother of all mistakes when preparing tea. Not all teas are the same and it would be best to know your type of tea and the correct amount of brewing time to bring the best out of the tea. What use is it to have tea and not get its best because of such a simple error?
9. Adding too many ingredients to the tea
This is a classic case of 'too many cooks spoil the broth.' While no one can be blamed for trying to experiment with their teas to come up with that magic blend, tea drinkers often end up adding a number of ingredients to their tea. The main purpose of adding anything to a tea is generally to correct some of the flavour deficiencies or imbalances.
10. Using poor quality water
If you are wondering why water makes such a difference, then do remember that water constitutes the majority of a cup of tea. People often use tap water to make tea as it is a quick and convenient option. The only way to get the best out of your tea is to use spring water or filtered water as these allow for the true flavour to come out and you end up with a superior cup of tea.
We do hope that these tips come in handy the next time you are brewing tea and maybe now you will now figure out why your cup of tea does not taste as good as the one made in the cafe down the road.


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Advances in Differential Equations
- Adv. Differential Equations
- Volume 3, Number 3 (1998), 417-440.
The thin viscous flow equation in higher space dimensions
Michiel Bertsch, Roberta Dal Passo, Harald Garcke, and Günther Grün
We prove local integral (entropy) estimates for nonnegative solutions of the fourth-order degenerate parabolic equation $$ u_t+ \div (u^n\nabla\Delta u)=0 $$ in space dimensions two and three. These estimates enable us to show that solutions have finite speed of propagation if $n\in(\frac 18,2)$ and that the support cannot shrink if the growth exponent $n$ is larger than $3/2$. In addition, we prove decay estimates for solutions of the Cauchy problem and a growth estimate for their support.
Article information
Adv. Differential Equations, Volume 3, Number 3 (1998), 417-440.
First available in Project Euclid: 19 April 2013
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Mathematical Reviews number (MathSciNet)
Zentralblatt MATH identifier
Primary: 35K55: Nonlinear parabolic equations
Secondary: 35K65: Degenerate parabolic equations 76D08: Lubrication theory
Bertsch, Michiel; Dal Passo, Roberta; Garcke, Harald; Grün, Günther. The thin viscous flow equation in higher space dimensions. Adv. Differential Equations 3 (1998), no. 3, 417--440. https://projecteuclid.org/euclid.ade/1366399848


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BATTLE#6 - G.ON.E. by Joseph Flynn (AU) VS Anna Bak (DK)
at Future Suburban Contemporary
How to Handle Accumelation (2019)
sculptural work made for the group exhibition Babylon at Marie Kirkegaard Gallery.
Solo-exhibition at Overgaden, Copenhagen, Denmark.
-Performance at Overgaden -Institute of Contemporary Art
Part of the group exhibition "Letters of Last Resort", At Gallery Damian and the love Guru, Brussels, Belgium.
An exhibition by Rune Bosse and Anna Bak at projectspace D7.
Metamorphis -I wish we could stay in here until the anxiety will crystalize and turn into a shiny object we can observe from a distance. (2017)
Solo-exhibition at C4 projects, Copenhagen, (DK).
[UDEN TITEL 17] KUNSTHAL NORD, Aalborg (DK)
Installation for Museum Het Valkhof, Nijmegen (NL)
I Went to the Woods: The artist as wanderer (2016)
Group exhibition at the Lewis Glucksman Gallery, Cork, Ireland.
There are some enterprises in which a careful disorderliness is the true method (2016)
Exhibition by Anne Munnecke and Anna Bak at the House of Art and Design, Holstebro.
Wilderness Survival -Onomatopee (2015)
Exhibition and performance at Onomatopee, Eindhoven (NL)
Wilderness Survival -X AND BEYOND (2015)
Solo exhibition and performance at X AND BEYOND, Copenhagen (DK)
Wilderness Survival – A guide to the aesthetics of Survivalism (2015)
Installation, Sejerø festival, Sejerø, Denmark
Solo-exhibition at Ok Corral, Copenhagen, Denmark
Installation at Open Studio days at Van Eyck, Maastricht, Holland
A congruous variety of pieces or parts (2014)
group-exhibition "Zimmer-frei" at Koldinghus museum, Kolding, Denmark
The first thing that disappeared was the birds (2014)
Exhibition at Sejerø Festival 2014, Sejerø, Denmark
Exhibition at Holstebro Art-Museum, Holstebro, Denmark
A solid foundation makes a strong house (2013)
Group Exhibition at Sydhavn Station, Copenhagen, Denmark
Exhibited at "demo-room" at gallery Image in Aarhus, Denmark
Permanent sculpture at Skovsnogen Art-space
There's a Bit of Magic in Everything,
and Then Some Loss to even Things out (2012)
Exhibition at Gl. Strand Gallery, for the group-show "Extract". Copenhagen, Denmark
In the woods & Rorschach tree (2012)
Group-exhibition; "Local Heroes" at "Vestjyllands Kunstpavillon" in Videbæk, Denmark
Exhibited at The MFA graduation show at Brandts Kunsthal, Odense, Denmark
Solo-exhibition at The Waller Yoblonsky Gallery, Bozeman, Montana, USA


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An unrestricted scholarship to pursue advanced education in the field of childhood language disorders offered by the Supreme Council, 33°, ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonary, southern jurisdiction, U.S.A.
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Sam and Millie Hilburn Scholarships of $5,000 per year towards tuition costs for a maximum of two years or upon earning a graduate degree in the field of Childhood Language Disorders, if that be sooner, are offered by the Supreme Council each year. The
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Man Up : Surviving Modern Masculinity Paperback / softback
by Jack Urwin
'Jack Urwin writes like he speaks: accessible, funny and interesting.
His Vice article got people talking and now, almost two years on, he is right in thinking that the time for a big discussion about masculinity has arrived.' TelegraphWHAT DOES MASCULINITY ADD UP TO IN THE 21ST CENTURY?Jack Urwin traces modern ideas of masculinity from the inability of older generations to deal with the horrors of war, to the mob mentality of football terraces or Fight Club and the disturbing rise of mental health problems among men - especially young men - today. While we struggle with the idea that there is a single version of masculinity worth aspiring to, depression and suicide among men have reached unprecedented levels.
Man Up looks at the challenges and pressures on men today, and suggests ways to survive.
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We have known this house for sale, The Secret Garden, a long time prior to it's unique and wonderful transformation to what the current owners have created .
Tucked into the corner of a central street this home holds more than anyone ever expects. The most surprising and best surprise is the wonderful town garden which offers terrific, quirky outside space with lovely views and areas for cool dining and lounging, it's one of the most charming outside spaces we have ever seen in Olvera and really makes the most of the natural rock features, a pure pleasure and very low maintenance too.
The Secret Garden comprises entry level lounge room, first floor kitchen with a hand built kitchen and individually created handmade feature tiles, it has a dining area, with direct access to the garden from here, so very handy for alfresco dining. The garden itself is mainly paved and edged with borders holding fruit trees and other native plants, there is an old stone built cold store, the garden climbs up to other levels all backing on to the "peñon" rock which is an amazing feature in itself. There are views are towards the iconic Church of Olvera from the garden also.
Back inside on the level of the kitchen you have a sweet single bedroom with juliet balcony over looking the street, up on the next level there is a sunny double bedroom with window over the gardens, and a large wonderful family bathroom with a bespoke vanity unit. The bathroom is like something you would expect to find in a boutique hotel. Up again to the top of this innovative home and you will find a light and bright office area, This leads out to access the wonderful roof terrace, again with views, and views over the garden area.
This home has been finished with quality materials throughout and the natural stone fascias applied to many walls give it a rustic feel and welcomes the outside in giving a nod to the rock formations in the garden of the house.
A beautifully creative home, The Secret Garden has many inspired artistic features is a true haven for the right people to walk in and enjoy.


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After 17 years with the NHL, Philippe Boucher has decided to call it quits. He was an extremely loved player in his time here with the Dallas Stars and the NHL is going to be without one fantastic defenseman.
We're going to miss you Bouch <3
After 17 years with the NHL, Philippe Boucher has decided to call it quits. He was an extremely loved player in his time here with the Dallas Stars and the NHL is going to be without one fantastic defenseman.
We're going to miss you Bouch <3
The Stars have traded Philippe Boucher (OMG Patty I is so sorry) to Pittsburgh for Darryl Sydor. This will be Syd's 3rd time playing on the Stars, so welcome back. I do love Syd, but not so sure how I feel about him coming with BooBoo as an expense :(
I'm currently watching the Phoenix game, I was out last night. Will have a recap soon.
Hey what is this? A liveblog? I figured why not! Since a lot of people might not get to see the first part of the game.
Check back here at game time!
They've got Bob Sturm in studio with Ric Renner, Mr. Hair with Mr. No Hair. They talk about stringing 2 wins in a row, and how the Ducks and Sharks are the two teams we knocked out of the playoffs last season. (Wow really? I had no idea.)
Now talking of Russian, that will not make him happy. They mention that against the Sharks, Marty is 20-7-1-4, so things are looking up. The ford Trivia question is "Who has the most career assists against the San Jose Sharks?" with Lidstrom, Modano, Sakic and Selanne being your choices. We'll see who the answer is. And now they're running the segment on Richards that I have now seen about 50 times.
Razor is interviewing Mark Parrish. He seems like a nice man! I like him, especially after last night. And Joe Sakic wins the battle with 47 assists against the Sharks. Time for Sturm's last night (talking about how Marty Turco needs to be a brick wall) and LET'S GET THIS SHIT STARTED!!
1st Period
Ralphie's tie doesn't really match his suit, and it bothers me. In other news (not mentioned on the broadcast), Lehtinen is still a no-go for tonight, Richards is in.
20:00: First up is Otter-Richards-Eriksson. And my feed looks a little green? I guess for Stars morale? Thought it seems to be straightening out.
19:00: Modano out with Parrish and Avery. Unlike the first line, the Mo line actually got it to the Sharks end. This is where we need to be guys. Harder for them to score 5 from that side.
19:33: Ribeiro is out with Morrow and Fabi again. And are doing much better than the first 2 lines, as they should be. Being that they ARE the 'top line'.
17:31: and Marleau is leaving after being hit with a puck I believe from another Sharks player. That sucks for you. Especially with no Cheechoo.
And I just read on Heika that the Sharks fans boo when the word "star" is said in the national anthem. And people say we're disrespectful? First booing the O Canada, now this?
[edit: adding this because i just saw it on the NHL network and it's awesome]
So, with it being Halloween and all I figured I'd use my psychic powers to predict what the Stars players would be for halloween, so I introduce to you
Hello everyone. I am here for the first Shootout liveblog of the 08-09 season. As I said in a previous post, the Stars are in St. Louis tonight, coming off a much needed and deserved win against the Nashville Predators last night. Let's get this shit started.
They are doing a story on Stu being an assistant coach, I'm pretty sure I saw this on Stars Insider, but that's okay. I do not mind watching it again. (Dear lord please don't let my laptop die before I find somewhere to plug this thing in in the living room.) This is my first liveblog on this laptop, so I am enjoying being able to lounge on the couch while blogging. I guess I kinda got off subject, didn't I? Stuie looks so proud of his Traverse City plaque, which the Stars won. Because they're awesome. Aw they are going to talk bout Boo-Boo!! Yay Boo-Boo. They are previewing the goalies, Marty and Legace. I love Legace, well, not tonight. But otherwise I like him. He was so awesome last year in the All-Star game, all five-foot-nothing of him. HELLO RALPHIEE!! I do wish they'd fix this IFB stuff, because the delay is a tad annoying. AW LUDY JUST CALLED HIM BOO-BOO! I love it. Why they have to mention Russian being out, because that is not something I want to be reminded of. Injury update….oh boy. Jere Lehtinen (groin) and Steve Ott (undisclosed) did not make the trip, uh oh. Ludy is a big fan of the injury policy, in that other teams don't automatically know what injured certain players, I agree with you Ludy. Because I know personally that if Brenden had injured a foot, I wouldn't want everyone going after that certain foot as soon as he's back in the line up. At least I have a cat to entertain me during breaks.
20:00: I will use this time to say that…no one wins the tie battle. They are both equally awful. Let's get this game goin guys! Opening line is Neal, Modano and Crombeen. D-men are Grossman and Robi.
19:00: Next on the ice is Eriksson, Morrow and Ribeiro.
18:48: Neal takes an interference penalty. Whatevs. He is too young to interfere with anyone! Blues have the number 1 PP so far. Wow, after a whole week. You must be proud.
18:28: Boucher lost his stick! OH NO! Got it back but now only has one glove! DO NOT HURT HIS HAND!
17:50: I have a weird love for Kariya, I don't know why. BUT I HATE PLAYING HIM. GET THE PUCK AWAY FROM HIM NOWWWW.
16:48: Penalty Killing is getting back on track…
16:20: Some Blues player got really close to getting a goal, but it went behind Turco and past the net. Thank goodness.
I am taking a page from Tim MacMahon (who I love. YES I AM CONFESSING MY LOVE FOR YOU!) by calling him the Swedish dude. For those of you who are asking "huh?" I am talking about Mr. Fabian Brunnstrom.
Boy oh boy DO I LOVE THIS KID! Not only did he become the second Stars rookie this season to score his first NHL goal in his debut game, but became the 3rd player in HISTORY to get a HAT TRICK, yes a FUCKING HAT TRICK, in his first game! It hasn't been done in 29 years, not even by the second coming of Gretzky, Sidney Crosby. Hell, not even Gretzky did it. Now, I'm not saying he is going to be as amazing as Gretzky was with the scoring, but still. It's fun to say. (Gretzky's face after their loss tonight was also classic. As was the player faceplanting himself on the ice after the Blackhawks scored.)
Before I go off on how much I love him, I could talk about the rest of the team. They finally looked like a team. They passed better, communicated better and just played better in general. Tonight was the first time they started to pick up from where they left off last season. Loui Eriksson almost got the scoring started, but Brenden Morrow was being called for goalie interference. Sigh, the refs were set on penalizing him like crazy. Stephane Robidas got the scoring started in the first with a power play goal with help from the Mike's, Modano and Ribiero.
The second period was high scoring, 6 goals in all. Mike Modano put the Stars up 2-0 with help from his linemates for the night Crombeen and Petersen. Nashville tied it up in the next 10 minutes, with goals from Radek Bonk (assists from Erat and Peverley) and Patric Hornqvist (assists from Weber and Suter). The Stars managed 2 more goals, both coming from Fabian Brunnstrom. The first assisted by Petersen and Boucher and the second from Richards and Avery, who were his linemates of the night. His first two career goals bookended a goal from Ryan Jones.
Just under 11 minutes into the third, the Preds tied it up, again. And just over 6 minutes later, the magic happened. From a gorgeous feed from Richards behind the net, that Swedish dude nets his first career hat trick on just his 3rd NHL goal. He almost got a 4th goal, but the play had been waved dead just before the puck entered the net due to a Preds player getting injured. Mike Modano stuck the nail in the Preds coffin by getting an empty-netter with 4 seconds left. I am going to have to kiss the person who got me the free tickets tonight, because what a fantastic game to attend. The team really seemed to be energetic, I guess getting off to a 0-1-1 start was all the motivation they needed to get their act together. Mike Modano was more physical tonight than I've seen him in a while, and it was awesome to see. Oh goodness.
Now, on to gush about the boy that is Fabian. First to quote Tippett about this fantastic boy.
"The process is going well. He played a solid game," Stars coach Dave Tippett said. "The goals are easy to see, but I was very impressed with the way that he played a pretty simple, error-free game, did what he was supposed to do and he capitalized on some chances. It's a great start for him. Again, it's not just the goals, it's the other things that he's doing out there that make you feel good about where he's come from. He's a good player and he's going to continue to improve."
He played a great, great game. Especially for a rookie. He was interviewed after the game, and had this to say:
"I scored 3 goals and that was fun, but more important was that we won the game and now we have our first win. It was a lot of fun tonight." "…I just try to go out, work hard and enjoy the game. I'm really glad to be a part of the NHL. I'm having fun right now." "…Dallas, I love everything about it and the organization. They have been so great to me."
And with that first quote, he became Sergei "I like winning" Zubov's favorite teammate. I love. This kid. So much. NHL on the Fly included all 3 of his goals in their Ice Pix; his first goal was number 5, his second number 3 and his hat trick was number 1. Fantastic. Bloody fantastic. Yes, I said bloody. Speaking of, I must mention that I approved of at least one thing Avery did tonight during the game. Someone from the Preds had hit Brunnstrom and knocked his helmet off, so Avery went after him. Good boy Avery, that is one way to get into my good graces.
Three Stars of the night
Yes. Stars lost to the Edmonton Oilers tonight, 3-2. The Stars put up a good fight, definitely played better than they had been. There is still a lot of stuff to work on though. BJ Crombeen got the first Stars goal, from Barch and Boucher. Robidas tied the game 2-2 on the power play with help from Eriksson and Modano. Tonight was Doug Janik's first time in a Stars uniform, and from what I saw of him tonight, he was a good guy to get. He played really really well. It was also really great to see Boucher back on the ice
It was not fun to watch, though. Lots of stuff to work on between now and Friday. I added 2 people to the 2008-2009 Shitlist, so that is fun.
We had kick ass seats though, Cat and Ajay got vouchers for taking canned food to the game on September 25th, and when we asked for 4 tickets together we ended up with Section 122 row F. Woot.
Alrighty, so the Stars have picked up a defensement off waivers, Doug Janik from the Chicago Blackhawks. Which means, counting Zubov, we have 8 defensemen. Now I am quite paranoid Fishsticks will be sent to the minors. Eeek :(
Speaking of the 'Hawks, they are in town tonight. And believe it or not, you can hear Ralph and Razor tonight on WBAP calling the game, the only pre-season game aired on BAP this season. Heika is reporting that Turco is expected to be in goal, but no word yet on if Boucher will play or not. Brenden Morrow and Nicklas Grossman are also question marks due to hip problems. Oh Morrownator you best be okay.
Boucher has been skating alone in Frisco this week while the team was in Colorado, and should rejoin the team on the ice tomorrow when the Stars return home!
Such great news!!
Looks like the Stars will be starting their season without Sergei Zubov. This coming straight from the sweatervests mouth and DallasStars.com. All you Russian lovers better get your Vodka out now…
Zubov had arthroscopic hip surgery today and could be out as long as 6-8 weeks. Oh. My. God. NOT AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Boucher is also out day-to-day with a sore toe :(


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In 2002, the agency constructed a large animal rehabilitation facility designed to hold horses and other large animals that have been seized in cases of animal cruelty. Located at York Correctional Facility in Niantic, "Second Chance" is a collaborative effort between the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Corrections. Inmates from York Correctional can volunteer to help rehabilitate the animals.Agency: Connecticut Department of Agriculture
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Residents with questions about reportable animal diseases and the health requirements for animals attending fairs can consult with the Office of the State Veterinarian. Dr. Mary Jane Lis, in the state veterinarian's office, coordinates state and federal governmental agencies and livestock producers to control diseases and oversees agency disease control programs.Agency: Connecticut Department of Agriculture


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Born in Newfoundland, Canada, raised in France, and come into his own as an author while living near an 12th century abbey in rural England, J.R.H. Lawless is an attorney by day and a speculative fiction author by night, penning novels and short stories, mostly in adult science fiction with a sharply humorous and occasionally political edge. He now lives and writes in Atlantic Canada with his beautiful family. Lawless is represented by Marisa Corvisiero, founder and senior literary agent at the Corvisiero Literary Agency in New York. For more information about Always Greener and its author, visit LawlessAuthor.com.
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Can't believe I only just heard about this! Starting late, but aiming at a nice round 888 words a day (doesn't get more round than that) on average until the end of the Write-a-Thon.
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When I was younger I always wanted to be another race. Nappy hair was never the in thing. Rather be that Indian chick with the long flowing ebony locks touching my lower back. Or that Caucasian with the blond waterfall from scalp to skin of neck or forearm. But that was never me, the God lord thought better. Everytime I tried to straighten it would just hang in the air, never fall back as if expecting something. Better things from me? I don't know. And I don't know when it got into a young black girls head that her hair was ment to be straight, call it colonial influence, subliminal, or not, messages from the air waves. I don't know. And its sad to say that It got me, relaxed at maybe 10 and it was cool for a while, but my hair never satisfied my desires. Always too short,not thick enough, not the right color. I judged myself. Dont get me wrong,I'm not hating on you for relaxing ur hair, guy or chick. No hate for the weavers, Brazilian, Indian or whatever. Just do u,be comfortable in ur own hair…and skin. Let the journey begin, I decided to go natural again when I came to the motherland, Kenya. Though I grew up in another land and I struggled to keep up with it, but it has helped me embrace who I am. I find it funny that we are judged my the dead cells sprouting out of our heads like grass, no weeds. That that dude gna hate on you cause you put a weave, that she gna point you out as a revolutionary cause of ur nappy hair. I encourage you not to care. Cause though your hair don't fall straight, its not any less yours,though it does, doesn't make u secure. No matter how you twist it, it can't hide sadness even if you are bald you can display a multitude of happiness. Chin up hair down, or floating. Do you, come through and show the hatters that you are your own revolution. This was supposed to be a performance piece, but yeah. Here it is. 😊
Month: November 2014
stop looking for him
I spent hours and hours of this life
Searching for a partner
Someone told on to
Keep me hot in the summer
Warm in the winter
Down for whatever
In this ocean
Of emotions
I was sailing away
Sailing through pain
Cause that's what all this searching brought me
All the scars could have been avoided
If I headed your warning
Dont awaken love before its ready
But I steady defied you
Went around believing the lie
That my environment told me
I was lied to
That I could search and find my soul mate
When all I had to do
All this time was wait
So here I am
Just sitting here
Waiting by default
Not running no more
Waiting now
To get caught
Or catch the ones eye
Not someone
The right one
Cause so often we settle
Yes we settle for less
Not knowing that the best is yet to come
That's the reason for divorce
That Idea that changes our course
The stupidity to believe
That we understand ourselves
So much that we can find our other halves
But the fact remains
As black as black
That we can't
So give it to God
The manufacturer knows
The expiry date
Its not too late
You need to wait
God knows your soul mate
He knows his name
He knows his qualities
He will give you what you need
And on that day
When you say your vowes
You will be happy that this is the one
And no matter what you went through to get there
God gave you him


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By Charlie Brown
There is always that time when you need a break from all the hassles of life and so you decide to travel. It is an awesome way of clearing our heads. The good thing is that even while at it, you can practice sustainable living in almost everything you do. It all resides with you, and if you play your role right, you can be sure that your impact in conserving the environment will be far reaching.
What most people don't realize is that they could have a good time on vacation and still promote green living. And if you are planning on going on vacation, the following are some of the tips you need to make sure that your environment is protected in everything you do when you travel. It will come in handy to look up the energy conservation regulations of the area you will be visiting beforehand. That way, you will know what will be required of you.
Public transportation
It is important that you research the available means of transport in your destination. While it will mainly depend on where you will be going, you may find out that you will not need your car to move around. Some places have other public means of transport including buses and trains. Better yet, some offer bikes for rent. Since you probably spend a lot of time sitting at your desk, spending some time on your feet will make your vacation double as exercise too.
Hotel stay
Another one of the Ambit Energy reviews is choosing the best hotel to stay. Some hotels have been certified for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. They do their best to ensure that they preserve the environment by avoiding wastage as much as possible. You may choose not to have your bedding changed daily to add on water and electricity conservation. Most such hotels are locally owned and have impressive records of sustainability.
Carry your water bottle
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Zowel in India als in Bangladesh zijn miljoenen mensen geëvacueerd. Het dodental loopt op.
Tropical Cyclone "Fani" forced one of the biggest human evacuations in history, death toll rises to At least 16 people have been killed in India and another 14 in Bangladesh due to strong winds and heavy rain produced by Tropical Cyclone "Fani" since it made landfall May 3, 2019. More than 200 were injured.
The cyclone forced officials to conduct one of the biggest human evacuations in history - more than 1.2 million in India in 24 hours and another million in Bangladesh.
Odisha state officials said massive restoration work is underway in 10 000 villages and 52 urban areas ravaged by the storm.
The death toll rose to 16 late May 4: 4 in Mayurbhanj district, 3 in Puri, 3 in Bhubaneswar, 3 in Jajpur and 1 each in Keonjhar, Nayagarh and Kendrapara.
Nearly 3 million people were left without power in different parts of the state.
Officials said a large number of animals were killed by the storm, forcing them to deploy veterinary teams to dispose of the dead bodies.
Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy launched massive rescue and rehabilitation effort across the state, home to 46 million people.
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik described the storm as 'rarest of rare' to hit India in years.
"Because of its rarity, the tracking and prediction was very challenging. In fact, till 24 hours of landfall, one was not sure about the trajectory it was going to take because of the predictions of different agencies," Patnaik said.
"This led to one of the biggest human evacuations in history - a record 1.2 million people were evacuated in 24 hours," he said.
Highlighting the zero-casualty cyclone preparedness policy of the Indian Government, Denis McClean, a spokesperson for the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, said that 'the almost pinpoint accuracy of the early warnings from the Indian Meteorological Department had enabled the authorities to conduct a well-targeted evacuation plan, which had involved moving more than one million people into storm shelters.'
In 1999, Odisha was hit by a super-cyclone and storm surge 20 km (12.4 miles) inland, which resulted in deaths of at least 10 405 people. The 1999 Odisha cyclone (IMD designation BOB 06, JTWC designation 05B) was the strongest recorded tropical cyclone in the North Indian Ocean and among the most destructive in the region. Its highest sustained winds were 260 km/h (160 mph) and lowest pressure 912 hPa.
Although Fani was comparable to the 1999 cyclone, Odisha was ready this time thanks to improved forecasting models, intense public awareness campaigns and well-drilled evacuation plans.
West Bengal officials said Fani did not cause much damage in their state, except to several huts.
Tropical Cyclone "Fani" track. Credit: JRC, ADAM, WFP
Tropical Cyclone "Fani" on May 3, 2019. Credit: NASA Terra/MODIS
Fani entered Bangladesh on May 4 as a deep depression, affecting the coastal districts of Chattogram, Noakhali, Laxmipur, Feni, Chandpur, Borguna, Bhola, Patuakhali, Barishal, Pirozpur, Jhalokathi, Bagherhat, Khulna and Satkhira as well as their offshore islands by storm surges estimated at 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 feet) height above normal astronomical tide levels.
At least 14 people were killed and 50 injured due to tree falls and wall collapse in Barguna, Noakhali and Patuakhali, DG ECHO reported May 5.
At least 36 villages in Patuakhali, Bagerhat, Bhola and Satkhira were inundated as storm surges breached earthen dykes and overflew them, according to the National Disaster Response Coordination Centre (NDRCC).
A total of 32.28 km (20 miles) of earthen dykes were damaged.
Around 13 000 houses were fully or partially damaged in the coastal districts, including Bhola, Chandpur, Bagerhat, Khulna, Satkhira, Patuakhali and Barguna, according to the NDRCC.
Crops on 133 ha (330 acres) were totally damaged while those on 21 338 ha (52 728 acres) were partially affected.
According to the Category 1 Report for May 4 by Site Management and Site Sector in Cox's Bazar, 144 refugees' households representing 646 refugees are affected by the storm.
With maximum sustained winds of 250 km/h (155 mph) on May 2, Fani became the strongest of any cyclones this early in a calendar year in the North Indian Ocean since the Bangladesh Cyclone of 1991.
Fani is one of the strongest storms to hit India in 20 years.
The timing of such a powerful storm is unusual, IMD said. Over the past 50 years, nearly 60% of extremely severe cyclones made landfall between October and December.
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#Fani #FaniCyclone #flying schoolbus pic.twitter.com/6mfjfx3it5— Not Applicable (@vishaldell) 4 mei 2019
Opluchting in #India na mega-evacuatie voor cycloon #Fani https://t.co/8uuQvb1t7B via @De_Stentor...— Safility SocialMedia (@SafilitySocMed) 3 mei 2019
Categorie 4 orkaan #Fani ligt boven de Golf van Bengalen, met maximale windsnelheden ruim boven de 200 km/uur! Het komende etmaal zal dit systeem de kust van India bereiken: zowel wind als regen (lokaal tot 500 mm) kunnen voor veel schade en overlast zorgen. #CycloneFani pic.twitter.com/dHRxWqwSDU— Wouter van Bernebeek (@StormchaserNL) 2 mei 2019
Clip 2— Asit Mohanty - ଅସିତ ମହାନ୍ତି (@Asit5) 3 mei 2019
Latest from #Puri #CycloneFani pic.twitter.com/n6opGNUcVQ
As #CycloneFani moves up towards India ???????? and Bangladesh ????????, teams are out, helping communities prepare for this severe cyclone storm ????whose force is expected to intensify. #earlywarning #earlyaction pic.twitter.com/EQ3y6KpK5Y— IFRC Asia Pacific (@IFRCAsiaPacific) 30 april 2019
*Tropical* Major damage caused by powerful tropical cyclone Fani which made landfall in eastern India today, May 3! Report via partners @cycloneorhodes pic.twitter.com/zM5JT2spOl— severe-weather.EU (@severeweatherEU) 3 mei 2019
As a State, Odisha is the most docile and humble state. The lowest human mortality count for a Grade 4 Tropical Cyclone that is 9 as per the official SRC count.Hats off to all the individual in the government for such act. #Fani #FaniUpdates #FaniCyclone pic.twitter.com/g6lOO1lOjo— Tarun kumar (@Dtarun007) 3 mei 2019
Brave girls try to close the door for their safety...#fani #cyclone @CNN @PMOIndia @CMO_Odisha pic.twitter.com/VhETR5Mbyo— Naba Krushna (@nabina4ugmailc2) 3 mei 2019
Ruthless #FaniCyclone #Fani #Odisha pic.twitter.com/5bkb40WpMJ— Arunkumar Alagesan (@ArunzTwit) 3 mei 2019
Extensive damage to structure of AIIMS Bhubaneswar reported. All patients, staff, students safe. Many water tanks have blown off,lighting poles are down, air-conditioners damaged.#FaniCyclone #Fani pic.twitter.com/9dOfDv38aQ— Rohit Raj (@rajoberio1) 3 mei 2019
So this happened. Precursor to the storm. #Fani #OdishaPrepared4Fani #CycloneFani #Cyclone pic.twitter.com/pxdzHpLWUn— Saphiki Tanna (@saphiki) 3 mei 2019
None of national news channel covering #Fani ...all busy with @narendramodi vs masood and @RahulGandhi regret .All busy in politics .....shame on indian media ...— Santosh Kumar (@Santosh24708848) 3 mei 2019
By the way see the severity and atleast give some coverage so that people can get help ..... pic.twitter.com/NbWXLs3tCQ
Video clip of a roof being blown off at the undergraduate hostel in AIIMS Bhubaneshwar due to #CycloneFani #Fani #FaniCyclone #FaniUpdates pic.twitter.com/97c5ELQJ46— Sitanshu Kar (@DG_PIB) 3 mei 2019
WOW!!!! Destructive winds around the eyewall of #CycloneFani at the moment in Puri, Odisha, India! Torrential rainfall also affecting the area! Video ami_press; #severeweather #SevereCycloneFani #FANI pic.twitter.com/wGDmO9uk5H— WEATHER/ METEO WORLD (@StormchaserUKEU) 3 mei 2019
At Chandrabhaga sea Beach......#CycloneFani#CycloneFaniUpdates#Fani pic.twitter.com/TZhJLU4aKD— Rashmi Ranjan Sahu (@Im_Pin2_) 3 mei 2019
Cyclone #Fani land fall in Puri.— Rashmi Ranjan Sahu (@Im_Pin2_) 3 mei 2019
Heavy Rain Fall#Fani#CycloneFani pic.twitter.com/Jswn7NmXIK
PM Shri @narendramodi conducts aerial survey of #CycloneFani affected areas in Odisha. pic.twitter.com/52hLnJ1mSL— BJP (@BJP4India) 6 mei 2019
#IAF #Globemaster spearheads #HADR. In support of the ongoing rehablitation efforts in #CycloneFani affected areas, IAF C-17 aircraft carried over 40 tonnes of relief material, including critical medicines to #Bhubaneswar today. pic.twitter.com/9XTXUCjyT1— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) 5 mei 2019
This video shared on social media captures the intensity of the #CycloneFani fury on Odisha coast. There is severe damage across the affected districts. Appeal all to contribute towards the Odisha CMRF to enable the State to take up the restoration works. pic.twitter.com/lklpmTU0UT— Vineel Krishna (@rvineel_krishna) 5 mei 2019
Our team has reached Puri, one of the worst hit area by #CycloneFani in India. They are carrying out an assessment and will soon set up relief ops. @Khalsa_Aid @RandeepHooda @CMO_Odisha @LogicalIndians @timesofindia @ncbn @YRDeshmukh @Naveen_Odisha @AkbaruddinIndia @unisdr pic.twitter.com/eud5ERolaf— Amarpreet Singh (@amarpreet1313) 5 mei 2019
Whisking away the most vulnerable from harms way.— Syed Akbaruddin (@AkbaruddinIndia) 4 mei 2019
How a Million Indian lives were saved #CycloneFanihttps://t.co/q0XOrPmVnQ
As #CycloneFani continues to push Northeast, the devastation in Odisha India is incredible and catastrophic, the Category 4 storm nearly destroyed everything, and lots of trees down, and power lines. Recovery efforts are going to take more than a year in India possibly. pic.twitter.com/NdfaOglmef— Nicholas Barretto (@WeatherBarretto) 3 mei 2019
Footage of #CycloneFani to bring catastrophic flooding in the eastern India State of Odisha. pic.twitter.com/hOHuwQCDLC— Joint Cyclone Center (@JointCyclone) 3 mei 2019


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So I thought I'd finish out the experience. Clearly, lots happened after I posted.
As I said on Tuesday, I watched the returns from the campus pub until about about 1:30 (right after many of the New England results came in from the 7:30 closing of polls). The TVs were tuned to CNN, everyone was drinking like they were watching a football game, and whenever a graphic was shown, the entire room broke out in cheers or boos. Not a single person was listening to any of the commentary, aware of any of the explanations, or really even paying attention to whether the shown graphics were from 2012, 2008 or just predicted 2012 (which led to lots of amusing 'arbitrary' cheering). Every time we got within 10 seconds of a poll closing, the room erupted in a count down (complete with fist-pumping) that rivaled any New Year's party I've ever attended.
Overall, it was too crowded, too hot, and too full of many people with no interest in the outcome other than the game of it all. I overheard some people sitting near me hoping that the results came to a tie, so they could see how the process looked as Congress elected our next President – "wouldn't that be cool?" I had to jokingly defend our great nation, saying, "this isn't just a game, people! This actually matters." I immediately felt like an idiot for getting involved at all slash looking so nationalistic, so I followed it up with a big smile, a laugh, and some shared popcorn. (I was once told that despite my best efforts, I do suffer from a classic nervous giggle… I'll guess that this was a prime application.) At any rate, by 1:30 am, I was sweaty, my legs were stiff because I was sitting in a corner of a couch with my legs tucked under me and hadn't moved since 8:30 pm, and I was ready to go.
I left the bar (with difficulty, maneuvering through the crowd) and found a queue outside waiting to get in. Amazing! Even at 2 am, people were waiting to come in and see the results (or just excited to have an excuse to procrastinate from our midterm papers, but I'm hoping it's the former). I ran into some friends who were in the queue and we trekked around the neighborhood for a while looking for another open bar. When we couldn't find one, we split up to watch from our respective homes.
Once there (after an amusing bus ride where the driver very enthusiastically enjoyed hits from 2000), I walked into the common room to find a completely opposite scene. There were about 6 people hanging out on couches, surrounding an empty pizza box and a few bottles of wine. There was a computer jerry-rigged into the TV that was streaming MSNBC, and during commercial breaks we'd switch back to CNN. There were many laughs, jokes, a few serious conversations, and much debate as the Senators started being announced, as the swing states percentages were tallied, and as we got closer and closer to the "decision that would shape our nation's future" (as you already know the UK called it).
After Obama was announced, we enthusiastically waited for the inevitable speeches. Somehow, the same group of us got through the whole night – vevuzula and all. At various points, others would drift in and drift out, but through it all, the 6 Americans stayed stuck to the TV, watching as something so far away felt so immediate. We had talked in my globalization class Tuesday afternoon about time-space compression, the difference between space and place, and whether there was such a thing as time-place compression. I argued that no matter how hard I paid attention, I'd never be in the same place (the States) as I watched these returns, even if I was in the same space (along the lines of a global public sphere — Facebook, WordPress, Twitter, etc.) Having lived through it a few hours later, I think I stick with my argument. It was fascinating to watch it all from London, but it will never feel the same as watching it from home. Not better or worse, just a different experience – one I'll always remember.
The building's staff came in at 7am to see if we'd made it through, and encouraged us all to go to bed. Instead, I headed to a 2-hour lecture and crashed at noon. Sorry this post is a few days late, but Wednesday will forever be a bit of a lost zone between naps/groggy awake time/reading for lectures.
As a final aside, today in my stats lecture, we talked about polls conducted last week to predict the US election, and how the effects of Hurricane Sandy were so strong that many polling organizations had to suspend these final polls. Apparently (we haven't gotten there yet), there is a way to adjust data to account for most overpolled/ underpolled populations. In this instance, however, the group of people in New Jersey, New York and other impacted states is so large that they couldn't get statistically accurate data while excluding this group (due to lack of power, decreased access to phones/internet, etc.). Interesting.


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IT Band Syndrome Treatment North Vancouver: Learn more about what causes IT Band Syndrome and the best treatment options available!
What is Iliotibial Band (ITB) Syndrome?
Iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome is a common cause of outer knee pain, which occurs due to irritation of the band as it inserts onto the outer part of the knee. This overuse injury is commonly seen in athletes who participate in activities with repetitive knee bending such as running, soccer and other endurance sports. There are many factors that can contribute to ITB syndrome including: limited hip, knee and ankle mobility and improper training techniques. Chiropractors can help to address these factors to prevent and effectively treat ITB syndrome.
What is the Iliotibial Band?
The Iliotibial band is a thickening of the fascia lata, which is the fascia that covers the outside of the thigh. It is a band of dense connective tissue that passes from the outside of the thigh to the outside of the shin. The Iliotibial band is a continuation of the tendinous portion of the tensor fascia lata (TFL) muscle, with some contribution from the gluteus maximus. The Iliotibial band provides stability to the outside of the knee and helps control inward motion of the hip and thigh. It also stabilizes the knee and thigh and prevents excessive side-to-side motion of the hip and thigh during walking or running.
What Causes ITB Syndrome?
In the past ITB syndrome was thought to occur when a "tight" iliotibial band would rub or snap against the thigh (femoral condyle) irritating the iliotibial band or an underlying bursa. Newer research has demonstrated that this is not the case. Most individuals do not actually have a bursa at this location and the iliotibial band is a thick band of fascia that does not stretch, lengthen or get "tight".
In reality there is a fat pad that is located beneath the iliotibial band at this location. If there is limited strength or mobility in the hips, thighs or ankles, when the knee bends the iliotibial band compresses the outside aspect of the knee. The increased compression prevents blood flow from passing through the fat pad. With the decreased blood flow inflammation occurs within the fat pad causing irritation and pain. Due to the compressive nature of the injury aggressive hands on treatment or foam rolling directly over the irritated fat pad will continue to exacerbate the problem. ITB syndrome may be related to training errors and or your individual biomechanics. The following is a list of potential contributing factors.
1. Training Errors:
Increased weekly mileage (running).
Training on crowned roads.
Excessive running in the same direction on a track.
Downhill running.
2. Biomechanical Errors:
Weakness in the hip abductors (outer hip muscles).
Many studies have found a relationship between poor hip abductor strength and iliotibial band syndrome. The hip abductors include: gluteus medius, minimus and tensor fascia lata (TFL), which are the muscles that make up the outer portion of the hip.
Studies have found that runners with ITB syndrome have weaker hip abductor strength compared to non-injured subjects and compared to their non-injured legs. When the hip abductors are weak it causes the weak hip to drop inwards more than it should (see picture below: femoral adduction). This inwards dropping of the hip can lead to dynamic knee valgus. Dynamic knee valgus is an inwards collapse of the knee, which can place increased stress on the structures around the knee, including the Iiliotibial band insertion and fat pad.
Limited Ankle Dorsiflexion:
Poor ankle range of motion and strength has also been linked to dynamic knee valgus. Studies have found that during a squat, reduction in ankle dorsiflexion leads to the hip dropping inwards and a subsequent inward caving at the knee (dynamic knee valgus).
The association between limited ankle dorsiflexion and hip abductor weakness during specific exercises emphasizes the importance of the kinetic chain in lower limb alignment and subsequent injury risk.
Iliotibial Band Pain: Signs and Symptoms
The most common symptom of ITB syndrome is a sharp or burning pain in the outside part of the knee.
Pain and or tension may also be felt along the iliotibial band (outer thigh).
Swelling and or thickening of the iliotibial band and fat pad may also occur but is not as common.
Aggravating Activities:
Running (especially downhill running)
Cycling In the early stages of ITB syndrome patients may notice that knee pain starts after a specific amount of time or a specific distance.
As the injury progresses patients may report that walking, stairs and sitting for long periods can also aggravate their pain.
IT Band Syndrome Treatment North Vancouver:
At Mountain Health and performance in North Vancouver our chiropractors commonly treat IT Band Syndrome. As discussed above, various lifestyle, training, and biomechanical factors can contribute to the development of ITB Syndrome. It's fairly easy to self diagnose ITB syndrome however it's much more difficult to identify the dysfunctions that may be contributing to your injury. A specific history, physical examination, diagnosis and treatment plan is critical to obtaining the fastest most effective results! At Mountain Health and Performance chiropractic clinic in North Vancouver we utilize class IV laser therapy to decrease irritation of the fat pad and then employ soft tissue therapy (FR and ART) in addition to FRC rehabilitation principles to improve function of the joints and tissues that may be contributing to your injury.
ITB Tightness:
Iliotibial band tightness is not at the root of your knee pain. Furthermore, stretching the iliotibial band will not loosen or lengthen it. The iliotibial band is not a single discrete entity (as shown in anatomy textbooks). It is a dense connective tissue that is connected to the superficial fascia, which is continuous with the skin. A study in 2008 determined the amount of force it would take to lengthen some human fascia, including the iliotibial band. The authors found that it would take 2,000 lbs of force to lengthen your ITB 1%. They described this large amount of force as far outside the human physiological range. Long story short there is no way a therapist, foam roller or metal tool can actually lengthen the iliotibial band. If you have ITB syndrome, throw out your iliotibial stretches, stop foam rolling your iliotibial band and book and appointment to get the correct exercises and treatment to fix the root of the problem. At Mountain Health and Performance chiropractic clinic in North Vancouver we give specific exercises to all our patients so they can strengthen their bodies and heal faster.
ITB Syndrome Stretches:
The iliotibial band is a thick band of connective tissue that is different in structure from muscles. Due to its structure, the iliotibial band is difficult to stretch properly and even stretching it correctly won't "loosen" it up or "lengthen it". It's important to understand that when any part of the body feels "tight" a stretch will not lengthen the tight tissue but has various other physiological effects that lead to the feeling of "lengthening" or "loosening". Stretching and mobility exercises for the muscles and connective tissues surrounding the iliotibial band (quads, hamstrings, glutes etc.) may be beneficial but the correct exercises are critical to getting rid of your IT band pain. At Mountain Health and Performance chiropractic clinic in North Vancouver we give specific exercises to all our patients so they can strengthen their bodies and heal faster.
Exercises for ITB Syndrome:
Hip Abductor Exercises:
Studies have found that a hip abductor rehab program of 6 weeks can lead to a resolution of symptoms and strength gains. Current research indicates that hip abductors experience higher activation rates during single leg stability exercises. It is important to challenge your hip abductors in a single leg stance because during walking and running the hip abductors will stabilize the lower limb during the single leg stance phase of gait. Hip abductor strengthening has been observed to improve knee joint kinematics by reducing stress on the knee (dynamic knee valgus) thereby reducing compression on the iliotibial band and underlying fat pad.
It's also important that the hip abductors have good concentric and eccentric control. An eccentric contraction is the motion of an active muscle while it is lengthening under load. Eccentric training is repetitively doing eccentric muscle contractions. Eccentric training focuses on slowing down the elongation of the muscle process in order to challenge the muscles, which can lead to stronger muscles, faster muscle repair and increasing metabolic rate.
Additional Exercises for ITB Syndrome:
Depending on your individual examination, additional exercises will be prescribed. These may include spine, hip, knee, ankle and or foot exercises. At Mountain Health and Performance chiropractic clinic in North Vancouver we give specific exercises to all our patients so they can strengthen their bodies and heal faster.
we utilize the FRC system to rehabilitate various injuries because it focuses on exercises that improve strength AND flexibility. What you may need to work on may differ from the next person with iliotibial band syndrome, as there is no one size fits all approach to treatment or rehabilitation.
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