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Growing up, I was the pickiest kid (or most particular) around. Things changed when my lack of size and development were creating an obstacle in achieving my dreams of playing professional sports. Thankfully for me, at an early age I was exposed to some health professionals that provided me with the right resources to come up with a game plan for growing healthy. Now, I get to spend my time teaching people to empower themselves through health.
It's almost mind boggling just how a few simple changes can effect kids' success in school! Here are some scary numbers: Just 15 minutes more of sleep can make the difference between an A student and a C student. Eating fast food regularly can drop a kid's test scores by 17 points (also the difference between an A student and C student).
We all want kids to live a SuperLife and be successful in school, but research shows that kids' ability to focus, retain information, remain behaved, and thrive academically all heavily depend on drinking water, eating nutritious food (aka "brain-boosting food"), and getting consistent sleep each night. So simple, but they have massive effects.
Kids need to understand the benefit in eating these essential foods and how it relates to them in an inspiring way. Flavor and palatability are both key factors, as is convenience. Bland vegetables on a plate are not appealing and most kids will always opt to pass and wait for a dessert or snack. A little bit of effort in making these foods taste good goes a long way. Lets focus on purpose driven ingredients that include flavor with benefits.
There are essential nutrients that we need as we develop. Kids need vegetables for vitamins for all body functions, fat for brain and hormone development, and protein for building blocks. Making these building blocks a priority will give you a base to build your meals around.
"We're sending kids the message that their youth somehow protects them from the ill effects of poor nutrition — as though being young is a form of immunity. But it isn't. Real damage is done to kid's bodies when they eat and drink the wrong things."
Top tips:
- Don't try too many changes too fast. Start by upgrading what is currently going on
- Water and hydration is a must. Start the day with a full glass and make a habit of it.
- Sneak vegetables like carrots and leafy greens into smoothies, sauces, guacamole's, and soups
- Use condiments to make vegetables taste better
- Encourage kids that their idols eat vegetables and that's the secret
Here are a few recipes that kids will love and not even know that they are eating vegetables:
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
1 1/2 – 2 Scoops of Chocolate Pea Protein3 Large Tablespoons of coconut oil (melted)
3-4 drops of Peppermint oil
2 Tablespoons of Chia Seeds
Melt 3 Tablespoons coconut oil and mix in Protein, Chia seeds, and peppermint oil. Stir together until in thick liquid consistency. Pour into cookies or flat layer on parchment paper or Silicone baking mat. texture should be similar to a pancake mix or slightly thinner. Add liquid coconut oil if mix becomes to thick.
Place in freezer for 5-10 minutes. Break up in desired shape and store in container.
Makes 4-6 Servings
Try adding in crunchy extras such as: Cacao nibs, pecan or other nut pieces
Apples and Almond butter are the perfect snack with antioxidants, fiber and protein & good fat from almond butter.
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Makes 1 Serving
(Note: Use all organic, fresh ingredients if possible)
1 cup fresh spinach (or 1/2 cup if using frozen)
1 cup unsweetened organic almond milk (or non-dairy milk of choice)
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 medium frozen banana (can freeze 1/2 portion in slices ahead of time)
1 Tbsp ground flaxseed
2 tbsp almond butter or nut/seed butter of choice
1 tbsp finely ground coconut flakes (optional)
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Pour milk into the blender first (this keeps things from sticking), then add in spinach, blueberries, banana, nut butter, and flaxseed. Can add 2-3 ice cubes for a colder "smoothie." Blend until smooth. Pour into your kids favorite mug, glass, or to-go cup!
Extra: You can add a scoop of a healthy protein supplement for more consistency and added protein
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Same recipe for both
Servings: 3-4 pancakes or 6 muffins
1 Scoop Pea or Plant Based protein
¼ Cup Coconut flour
3 Eggs
¼ Cup Coconut or Almond milk
1 Banana
1 Tsp Cinnamon
Combine ingredients in small blender or mixing bowl.
Pancakes: Pour over oiled and heated skillet at medium heat – Cook for 1-2 mins on each side.
Muffins: Preheat oven to 375 and put non stick oil in trays. Layer with mix and bake for 12-15 mins
Toppings: Sugar-free syrup, almond butter, or protein frosting
Protein Frosting:
2 Tbsp Flavored protein powder
1 Tbsp nut butter
¼ Cup Coconut or almond milk
½ banana
Blend ingredients together like a thick smoothie and top muffins or pancake.
Cauliflower Fried "Rice"
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
This is a great dish that fools most into thinking that they are eating fried rice. Rice is a great opportunity to sneak in some leafy greens like spinach.
Serves 4 to 6
1 medium head cauliflower
2 large eggs (optional)
1 tablespoon minced ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup cashews, almonds, or other nut
2 to 3 tablespoons soy sauce alternative (I like coconut aminos)
Cut the cauliflower into florets, discarding the tough inner core. Working in batches, pulse the cauliflower in a food processor until it breaks down into rice-sized pieces. You should have 5 to 6 cups of cauliflower "rice." Cooking makes the cauliflower more tender and rice-like. Warm a tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the couscous and sprinkle with a little salt. Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, until the couscous is as tender as you like. Use or serve immediately, or refrigerate the couscous for up to a week.


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Cats look at us with scorn.
Dogs won't admit it, but are ashamed to be seem with us in public.
"I love my humans," said Roscoe to the dog next door, "but really, no tails?"
People suffer from our lack of a rearward appendage. It's why so many experience low self-esteem.
"Humans have a deep need to lash their tails in annoyance when vexed by their significant other, or that tough-looking guy at the bar," said researcher Tooshie Keister. Not to mention, she said, the sheer pleasure we'd derive from swinging with a tail through the branches of a tree. And in summer they make an excellent fly-whisk.
Fortunately, a solution is on the way. Biotech companies are developing genetic manipulation techniques to ensure that children of the future won't suffer as we have.
Until then, wig-makers have developed a new specialty. Red tails, for some reason, are the most popular.
And leading fashion house Derriere Dreams is already designing stylish trousers with a special opening to accommodate the anatomical adjustment.
Can you just hear it on the schoolyard? "My tail is longer than yours."
Just like you hear from this trio.
"Mine's bigger."
"No, mine is!"
"No, mine is!"
Taffy doesn't go out of her way to flaunt her well-formed tail. She's usually too busy playing tennis. But she is proud of it and the attention it draws from envious humans.

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COVID-19 Canada | CTV News | Coronavirus
Protect your postie: Why Canadians are propping mail boxes open
TORONTO -- Some Canadians are propping open their mail boxes in an effort to do more to help protect mail carriers still on the job amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
London, Ont. resident Melanie Edwards took to Facebook on Thursday to share a photo of her mail box propped open by a stick.
"Hey guys my hubby is out delivering mail still. He told me some people are propping mailboxes open with sticks so mail people don't have to touch the mailbox," read the post. "If everyone could find a way to do this that would be great to help keep all the mail men and women safe! Spread the word."
Melanie Edwards said in a telephone interview with CTVNews.ca that she worries about her husband Shawn contracting the virus while out on the job.
"It's always in the back of our minds that, as much as we're being isolated, we're still not 100 per cent safe… There's always a chance he could be bringing it into the house," Melanie said.
"When my husband told me that a couple people have done this for him already… I immediately went out and did it to our mail box and put it on Facebook for other people to know about it," she added.
Shawn Edwards, who has been working at Canada Post for over two years, told CTVNews.ca that he has seen an increase in propped open mail boxes on his route over the last couple weeks and even more so since his wife posted about it.
"It does feel safer, but it's more of a nice thing of the community coming together to help out," Shawn said. "We understand it is a weather-dependent courtesy, but it's nice to see everyone doing a little bit to help."
According to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine, the virus responsible for causing COVID-19 can live on cardboard for approximately 24 hours. The study reported that the lifespan of COVID-19 on paper varies for a few hours or up to several days. The novel coronavirus was able to live on a copper surface for up to four hours after being applied and up to 72 hours on plastic and stainless steel.
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) warns that products shipped within or from outside Canada could be contaminated but says the risk of being infected from touching the mail is low. The CDC also claims the U.S. has not seen any cases of COVID-19 associated with imported goods but says surface transmission is a possibility.
Last week, the union representing Canada Post employees asked Canadians to disinfect their mail boxes to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) says daily washing and disinfecting of letter boxes, along with handrails and door knobs, will help keep mail carriers safe.
Shawn said that even though there is only a small percentage of mail boxes on his route being left open, he says it does feel safer than disinfecting the boxes because he does not have to touch them.
Shawn said his depot has also introduced new sanitizing protocols to ensure the safety of its employees including the cleaning of keys, vehicles, and mail carts. However, he says this has "only ramped up in the last 4 to 5 working days."
In a telephone interview with CTVNews.ca, CUPW President Jan Simpson said Local Joint Health and Safety Committees, comprising union members and management staff, are conducting "daily inspections to ensure preventative measure across the country are being followed."
Simpson said leaving one's letter box propped open is a small gesture that can go a long way for postal workers.
"This is a great initiative to do so that carriers don't have to touch the letter box at all and we really appreciate that for our employees," Simpson said.
Melanie Edwards said, since posting about her open mail box, she has seen other people taking to social media to share their own pictures to spread the word.
"It's so surprising to see something that I put up go so big but it's great because it's about helping others," Melanie said. "It's nice to see so much support."
In addition to propping open mail boxes, some Canadians are also posting kind messages in their windows and leaving out water and snacks for their letter carriers.
"A lot of postal workers deliver the mail in areas they live and usually talk to the people on their route," Simpson said. "Because of physical distancing, that is no longer the case but these acts are great ways to stay in touch with one another during this time."
However, Melanie said that she has also seen some backlash. Some Facebook users pointed out that while the move better protects Canada Post employees, they said it doesn't do enough for its customers.
Canada Post announced in March that it will be reducing hours of service and no longer allowing people to sign for packages at their front doors to ensure the safety of employees and customers amid the pandemic.
Simpson also suggests Canadians wipe down their parcels upon receiving them.
"Canadians are relying on the postal system right now to get goods to their homes," Simpson said. "They need to know that their mail is safe."
In addition to the preventative measures already in place for Canada Post and its employees, Simpson says CUPW is also working to get protective gear and introduce staggered start times for all letter carriers.


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Posted in Counseling & Support, Health & Wellness, Safety & Security on Sep. 10, 2010 by dphillips
As the semester begins we want to share with you information about the resources on campus to address sexual violence. As you know, the University has a very clear policy prohibiting all forms of sexual misconduct and assault: http://www.wesleyan.edu/studenthandbook/3_sexual_misconduct.html. Every member of the community is expected to know and follow the policy. As a community there are several things we can do to reduce the likelihood that members of our community will experience the trauma of an assault. While the responsibility for any sexual misconduct lies with the perpetrator, there are many actions people can take to reduce the risk becoming a victim:
- Set your own sexual boundaries and communicate them clearly to a potential sexual partner before becoming intimate.
- Notice your fears and act on them. Your instincts are usually right.
- Look for signs of a lack of respect. If someone does not respect your personal space or your wishes, it is possible they won't respect you in a sexual situation either.
- Be especially cautious in a new environment with unfamiliar people. This applies whether you are on campus, off campus or traveling. Avoid going to isolated rooms or areas with someone you do not know well.
- Never leave a party or gathering with someone you don't know well, and don't accept a ride from a stranger.
- Attend social gatherings with friends and leave with them. Make a plan for the evening and stick to it to ensure everyone's safety.
- Watch your alcohol and other drug use. Studies of rape indicate that up to 75 percent of victims were under the influence of alcohol or other drugs at the time of the assault, often provided by the assailant. For the same reasons that it is important to remain sober to control a car, it is equally important to stay sober in order to maintain control of your judgment and be able to legally give consent.
While we hope that we can reduce the number of assaults on campus, we want to be sure that if an assault occurs you know what resources are available across campus. Nearly a dozen professional staff on campus have received specialized training and form the Sexual Assault Resource Team (SART): http://sexualviolence.blogs.wesleyan.edu/. These staff can answer questions about what a student can expect if they file a report of an assault and they are fully aware of all of the counseling resources on and off campus. If you have any questions about the SART trained staff, please contact Joyce Walter, Director of the Davison Health Center (firstname.lastname@example.com). In addition to the staff on campus, the University has hired a Sexual Assault Resource Team (SART) Intern who also can serve as a liaison for students seeking resources. This year's SART intern Eliza Gordon '11 can be contacted at firstname.lastname@example.com or you can visit her office in the Davison Health Center, 327 High Street – 2nd floor room 208. Please check out the sexual violence blog for the SART intern's office hours.
Joyce Walter
Director of the Davison Health Center
Rick Culliton
Dean of Students


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The windows in your bedroom play important roles in both the decor and physical atmosphere of the room. In order to get the best night's sleep possible, it helps to have windows that allow for natural ventilation. On cold nights, windows should seal heat inside, and on warm nights, windows should either let in a cool breeze or maximize the impact of your air conditioner. For the best in ventilation properties and aesthetic beauty, look into Marvin replacement windows for your bedroom.
Here are some of the most ideal Marvin windows for your personal space:
Awning windows
Marvin's Ultimate Cranking Awning window is a great selection for bedrooms, largely due to its argon insulating glass designed for optimal energy performance. Awning windows open to the outside in an upward fashion, allowing fresh air to enter your room while keeping rain out. When placed high on walls, these windows can let the perfect amount of sunlight into your room. Their shape and size provide you with greater privacy than other window options. To give your room a more innovative look, consider making awning windows part of a window series – casement and picture Marvin replacement windows make excellent complements.
Double hung windows
Double hung windows could offer your bedroom a more unique style. Beyond the state-of-the-art design aspects of these fiberglass replacement windows, double hung windows are ideal for bedrooms in that they allow proper ventilation. The top half of these windows can be opened while the bottom half stays shut, so you can let just the right amount of air inside. Marvin offers a variety of double hung windows, including the Ultimate Double Hung Magnum Window, which features a classic look that could serve historic homes well.
Casement windows
When it comes to practicality, not many window options suit bedrooms as well as Marvin casement windows. These windows are typically offered in a simple, elegant design and can be personalized with myriad customization options. Maintenance is extremely easy, as Marvin Ultimate Cranking Casement windows can rotate inward, so that both sides of your window may be washed from inside your bedroom. Homeowners in coastal regions of New Jersey could benefit from the StormPlus feature of Marvin casement windows, which maximizes protection from the elements.
The bedroom is perhaps the most personal room in your home, so it helps to complement it with Marvin replacement windows that best match your unique character. Fortunately, each of these window options is available in a wide range of interior and exterior finishes, design patterns and hardware options, so you can select the design that will make your bedroom feel more distinctly personal. And with unmatched durability, exceptional energy performance and easy maintenance features, Marvin windows are the perfect solution for your bedroom and every other space of your house. Reach out to a replacement window contractor today to improve your home with Marvin windows.


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Gaming Policy
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- Published July 12, 2006
- Topic TechRepublic Premium
- Format WORD
Computer games--including those installed from floppy disks, USB "thumb" drives, CDs, DVDs, or accessed online or as part of any massive, multiplayer network--present numerous risks to an organization's computers, servers, systems, and networks. In addition to hampering productivity, computer and online games could distract other employees from fulfilling job responsibilities, create security vulnerabilities, and introduce program incompatibilities that prevent legitimate applications from working properly. To increase productivity, simplify troubleshooting, better manage network traffic, and protect systems and networks, your organization can implement this Gaming Policy.


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Kitchen Spice Jar Jadeite Shakers Set
Wonderful, Retro Style Set!
Six Pieces for One Price!
Parsley - Sage - Seasoning - Spice - Rosemary - Thyme
Roman Arch pattern
Milky, Jade-ite Green Glassware!
No Chips & No Cracks
Minor imperfections as with anyhandmade glassware
Each measures about 3 5/8" tall.The base is about 2 1/4" by 1 7/8"
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Bomber jacket and hoodie aren't new but timeless.
If I could wear one outfit everyday, it would most definitely be something like this - add a cool touch to a basic hoodie (shop similar here & here) and wide legged jeans.
With such versatile pieces, there really are no fashion rules. So, let's be brave! You know confidence and attitude are really all you need to rock this look.


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The Zero7 features the lightest road bike frame that Wilier has ever produced; the super-light carbon frame weighs just 799 grams. Designed with integrated cables and an integrated fork for supreme aerodynamic efficiency, the evolution of the Zero7 Road Bike will help you climb mountains and podium steps. Updated construction techniques enabled Wilier to produce a new frame design and reduce the volume of the frame tubes by 19%. A unique thermoplastic material is included to help to create uniform and equal pressure along the inner carbon walls of the Zero7 frame. This helps to create a stiff structure that's ready for raw power.
To build a great monocoque carbon frame, Wilier looked for the perfect balance of stiffness, comfort and responsiveness at the lightest possible weight. Carbon fibre is an ideal material for bicycle frames because of its qualities of elasticity, capacity to withstand stresses, and its strength-to-weight ratio. The higher the modulus, the stiffer the composite. On the other end of the spectrum, the lower the modulus, the more elastic it will be. In the construction of this bike they implemented MR60H for stiffness in the critical stress areas where lateral stiffness equates to greater efficiency. Then used T800H and T700SC, with more elastic characteristics, to ensure comfort and sure-footed handling. Each was used as minimally as possible once our demanding strength and durability standards were met, ensuring the lightest weight frame possible.
The injection of a proprietary viscoelastic film between layers of carbon increases vibration absorption and impact resistance, therefore making the frame safer and more comfortable. This new material has already been widely tested in the aeronautical and automotive industries with excellent results. It is now being applied in the construction of bicycles for the first time.
The plate through which the rear brake cable enters the top tube has been redesigned to permit passage of electronic wires if running an electronic group. This 2-in-1 plate is minimal, almost negligible in weight, and cleanly integrated into the frame. The same applies to the shifter cables (the front and rear derailleur in the mechanical version), which enter through a tiny plate on the downtube. The special internal design of this plate perfectly guides the cables inside the downtube, minimising friction and keeping the cables tense and perfectly straight up to the point where they cross over in the plate positioned underneath the bottom bracket. The shifter cables cross over outside of the frame on a cable guide plate, making it impossible to direct them the wrong way.
When using an electronic group, the plate on the downtube is replaced by a blind plate, giving the frame a cleaner, more elegant look. The shape of the cable routing plate under the bottom bracket is specially designed to cross over the shifter cables with minimum friction and provide the perfect cable angle for the function of either shifter cable. We made sure that the rear derailleur cable is kept suspended inside the chainstays without touching its walls. In the derailleur however, it allows the cable to reach the attachment point to the derailleur at a natural angle. The cable guide plate is flush within the frame, which provides a smooth aerodynamic surface. This improves air flow over models using a traditional plate.
To achieve greater riding stability and aerodynamic efficiency, Wilier's technicians have focused their attention and research on the front end of the frame. They found that by repositioning the downtube and the top tube with respect to the headtube, the headtube's height virtually increases. The resulting virtual increase increases torsional stiffness by 14% over the same size frame in the previous version of the Zero7.
With this new configuration, the down tube seamlessly integrates with the crown of the fork and generates an aerodynamic profile that reduces drag. The fork's legs boast the same aerodynamic features as the TwinBlade and Cento1AIR models. The fork's brake hole is hidden by the downtube which keeps it clean and well protected. The resulting new design also gives the front end improved aesthetics with simple, harmonious lines.
The BB386EVO system takes the construction concept of oversized central movement successfully introduced by Wilier in 2009 to new limits. They came up with an innovative way of obtaining unprecedented stiffness at a critical point in the frame, perfectly incorporating a stiff crankset into a stiff frame. The traditional BB30 was inadequate as it required a 68mm frame in the frameset: too small for the degree of stiffness they wanted. On the basis of this assumption, they worked with FSA to come up with the new standard BB386EVO, which uses a 30mm axel crank with a longer axle and a greater circumference in the BB shell of the frame.
BB386EVO gives the Zero7's frame much greater stiffness in the bottom bracket area than an ordinary BB30 frame. The problem of tolerances is solved by the press fit system: bearings are integrated with a polymer cup which adapts perfectly to different diameters and can be secured inside the frame's 46mm opening. The BB386EVO is compatible with various other conventional standards on the market. We subjected the BB386EVO to independent testing at an authoritative German research institute. They found the frame to have the stiffest bottom bracket of any frame they have ever tested. Looking back at this result, Wilier can confidently say that framesets built using this technology are among the most highest performing on the market.
No joints, glue or screws: rear dropouts form a single unit with the lower part of the rear triangle. The joining section, usually constructed in aluminium, is also part of the carbon monocoque unit. All of this means gr eater lightness and stiffness.
Wilier looks to every detail on their bikes to optimise performance and functionality, and their 3D Derailleur Hanger is evidence of this. Zero7 derailleur hangers are no longer merely there to facilitate the installation of the rear derailleur. They have assumed a third dimension of functionality, seamlessly integrating different systems while simultaneously serving as cable stops. For the new 3D Hangers, Wilier dramatically increased stiffness to ensure perfect shifting and improved durability. The new 2-in-1 derailleur hangers can be used with either mechanical or electronic groups.
With a mechanical groupset, the cable stop is positioned closer to the derailleur itself. This enables a shorter length of housing from frame to derailleur, while still allowing for optimal cable arc-maximising rear derailleur smoothness and consistency. As with the Zero7's internal cable routing through the downtube, this cable stop keeps the rear derailleur shift cable well-tensioned and centred within the stay for a silent and frictionless shift action. When using electronic groups, the design allows the electric wiring to pass through in the cleanest way possible. The internal electric routing is optimised as well, with the wiring's point of exit positioned well above the dropout for quick and unencumbered wheel changes.
Each bike is fully built, tested and tuned by Wiggle's team of qualified bike mechanics to ensure your bike arrives in perfect condition. To find out which size fits you click on the size guide tab above. Note: Manufacturer may reserve the right to change the specification of that listed or shown on this page.
Note: Manufacturer may reserve the right to change the specification of that listed or shown on this page.Note: Manufacturer may reserve the right to change the specification of that listed or shown on this page.
Sizing Information
The size chart below will get you on the right size bike. Experienced riders may also wish to refer to the geometry chart for more detail.
Getting the Right Fit
At Wiggle we measure each of our bikes to build accurate size charts for our customers. Our qualified team of mechanics then individually check each order, against measurements supplied by you, to ensure the size chosen is correct. Another reason you can have complete confidence when buying a bike from Wiggle!
If you are on the change over between sizes both options will fit. Racers and experienced riders would usually select a smaller size as this offers quicker handing. A larger bike offers more stability and is more suited to new and intermediate riders.
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Tom Violence wrote:Just to say the total raised in Alis memory will be in excess of £10,000. Can I thank you all for your friendship and support for our son. We will all miss him.
Alan and Joy
That's a wonderful epitath to your son. Thanks for coming back on here - we wish you all the best in the times ahead, Alan, Joy and your family.


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The Ultimate Guide to Services
How Creative Design Was Presented in 2017
It is the world of digital today and the more it is important that the website design of your company is well presented. A website is considered the welcome mat of a company and a means to introduce what the company has to offer to the world. More so than having a user friendly website, since this is very important for this strategy, but also it should be designed in such a way that it can attract viewers. In today's competitive digital world, make sure that your website would come across as highly competent and professional, with seeming graphics, speed of service and usability, thus literally attracting potential customers who would be interested enough to linger in your site. A website with lifeless list menus and full of static words are not anymore interesting, instead, a company should have a creatively designed website that can increase traffic and in the end give the company profits.
Having a creative web design is thus more of a necessity today so that it can capture the brand's personality, and to do this web design and planning in a creative way, tech specialists who know what they are doing are suited to do the job, like those IT services professionals. It is thus fair to say that tech designers are considered our artists in today's modern digital world.
It can also be noted that minimalism is the modern strategy in marketing. When it comes to having a minimal website design today, there is an application of colour extraction and headlines that are bold with the use of universal icons.
It is the main objective in using minimalism to have a clear communication with viewers turning into potential customers. Generally, when we say design, what comes into our … Read More..Read More →


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The beach and the sand is always fun for many people, and many people have certain addiction towards the swimming pools too. It's all for the entertainment purpose and to spend some good times with your family and friends, but then again there are chances of many accidents that can occur to you or anyone around and that are why there are many lifeguards on watch to save you all when you are in trouble. Life guards are appointed heroes without capes to save anyone who drowns in the waters. So anyone who wishes to be the heroes out there can be one just by following some of the methods and having the courage to save some one's life. How to be a lifeguard? Being a lifeguard is not easy as you have to know the little details of how to get someone into safety when they are being in danger, and how to take them out of the waters when you see them drowning and getting dragged by the furious waves. Many people around the beaches to surf and that's when many people get their life on line when the waves hit them hard and drops them deep into the waters, when they know how to swim they can survive most of the damage that can be caused, but when they black out before the have the chance to do something that's when a lifeguard is needed to save them, and in that case a life guard should be quick, strong and smart to handle any kind of situation and give aids. You need to know the basics of how to save a person when they are hit by shock and how to carry them safely towards the shore and make them breathe, then after you can provide them with some good medication after they are out of danger. Want to be the savior that looks over the people who need help? Then all you have to do is to under some special training and you can be hired in a well famous beach for your first job.
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First sight experience in the site of learning is the best way to get the senior first aid certificate for yourself, if you wish to move ahead with your career then it will be a good start for you and that will help you a lot more than you think.
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When you have first aid kits Adelaide around you, you should know how to make use of them so that it will be in good hands for the emergency purposes, when the emergency services are late to arrive then a simple aid box will help you save a life.
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March 12, 2019Terrorism and Counterterrorism
Farah Pandith argues for a paradigm shift in our approach to combating extremism, one that mobilizes the expertise and resources of diplomats, corporate leaders, mental health experts, social scientists, entrepreneurs, local communities, and, most of all, global youth themselves.
February 14, 2013Digital Policy
Two experts provide an unprecedented and fascinating look at what may happen in the future of business, citizenship, politics, privacy, terrorism, and diplomacy.
November 18, 2011United States
While American national security policy has grown more interventionist since the Cold War, Washington has also hoped to shape the world on the cheap. Misled by the stunning success against Iraq in 19…
July 27, 2011Terrorism and Counterterrorism
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The Cantonese are said to be masters in double-stewed/double-boiled soup and this is evident during our trip to Hong Kong over the weekend. We could see shops selling dried goods such as roots, plants, seafood everywhere. During our second night, we had dinner at a famous roast goose eatery near our hotel and we ordered their soup of the day (例汤) which was carrot and green radish soup. We were totally blown away by the depth of the soup, it was sweet 甘甜 and very soothing, unlike a lot of mediocre soups that are being served at eateries in Singapore which taste very flat. And this shop wasn't even a soup shop. The next day, we returned for dinner again, partly because of the roast goose (which was awesome by the way) and partly because of the soup. The soup of the day was lotus root soup and once again, it was so good. Rich, layered and sweet yet not overwhelming. Hubby told me that he wants to drink soups of this standard back home! Upon closer look at the soup, we found small pieces of pork bone as well as dried mussels. So far I've tried boiling soup with dried oysters but not mussels, probably this was what made the soup sweet? Anyways, I bought some dried mussels back to try, will update again on that.
I digress. Back to this soup Papaya White Fungus Soup 木瓜雪耳汤.
The recipe uses a type of chinese sweet almond called Long Wang Xing 龙王杏 which I didn't manage to find. Instead, I found Da Nan Xing 大南杏 which according to the shop owner, it is good for soups as well as making almond milk.
Papaya White Fungus Soup 木瓜雪耳汤The soup was very light 清 and soothing 滋润, very comforting indeed. We love it! Gonna make more soups using the ingredients bought from HK soon.
- 1 Green Papaya 青木瓜 (about 500g)
- 440g Pork Front Hock 猪前赤
- 30g White Fungus 雪耳 (soak white fungus till soft and cut away the hard parts)
- 30g Dried Huaishan 淮山 (original uses dried sea coconut 海底椰, which is cool in nature. If your body constitution is cold nature 寒, replace by huaishan)
- 40g Chinese Sweet/Bitter almond 南北杏
- 20g Big chinese sweet almond 大南杏 (original uses Long Wang Xing 龙王杏)
- 2.5L Water 水
- Boil a small pot of water with a slice of ginger. Once water boils, blanch the pork to rid grease and dirt.
- Add all the ingredients into a deep pot, add 2.5L of water.
- Bring to boil for about 5 to 10 mins, turn down to lowest heat and simmer for about 2 to 2.5hrs.
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How Many
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will send this to a friend.
A voyaging ship was wrecked during a storm at sea and only two of the
men on it were able to swim to a small, desert like island. The two
survivors, not knowing what else to do, agree that they had no other
recourse but to pray to God. However, to find out whose prayer was more
powerful, they agreed to divide the territory between them and stay on
opposite sides of the island.
The first thing the first man prayed for was food. The next morning, the
first man saw a fruit-bearing tree on his side of the land, and he was
able to eat its fruit. The other man's parcel of land remained barren.
After a week, the first man was lonely and he decided to pray for a
wife. The next day, another ship was wrecked, and the only survivor was
a woman who swam to his side of the island. On the other side of the
island, there was nothing.
Soon the first man prayed for a house, clothes, more food. The next day,
like magic, all of these were given to him. However, the second man
still had nothing.
Finally, the first man prayed for a ship, so that his wife and he could
leave the island. In the morning, he found a ship docked at his side of
the island. The first man boarded the ship with his wife and decided to
leave the second man on the island. He considered the other man unworthy
to receive God's blessings, since none of his prayers had been answered.
As the ship was about to leave, the first man heard a voice from Heaven
"Why are you leaving your companion on the island?"
"My blessings are mine alone, since I was the one who prayed for them,"
the first man answered.
"His prayers were all unanswered, and so he does not deserve anything."
"You are mistaken!" the voice rebuked him. "He had only one prayer,
which I answered. If not for that, you would not have received any of my
"Tell me," the first man asked the voice, "what did he pray for that I
should owe him anything?"
"He prayed that all your prayers be answered."
For all we know, our blessings are not the fruits of our prayers alone,
but those of another praying for us.
When Jesus died on the cross he was thinking of you!
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Maui Brewing Co. is increasing production line speed a whopping 12-fold and reducing labor-per-unit costs more than 75% while also expanding its distribution reach as consumers with discerning palates continue to discover its selection of craft beers.
The Lahaina, Maui, HI-based brewery is making these quantum leaps with a faster automated filling line and switching to a mostly automated line where distinctive handled ring carriers with dust-cover tops are inserted on its beverage cans. The savings are coming in reduced need for operators, which allows for more unattended run time, and also in streamlined changeover processes that minimize downtime.
With these upgrades, Maui Brewing Founder Garrett Marrero projects that production volume for his craft beers, which includes varieties like Bikini Blonde Lager, CoCoNut PorTeR, and Mana Wheat, will double from 11,000 barrels (2.5 million cans) in 2010 to more than 22,000 barrels (5 million to 6 million cans) in 2011. This will occur as the brewery's distribution expands from Hawaii, Japan, California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Colorado to include Texas and Arizona in 2011.
Upgrading to 7-stack
The brewer recently upgraded its filling lines to significantly increase volume. But overall production can only go as fast as ring carriers can be applied to the cans, and this is the latest area at Maui Brewing where the operation is making a quantum leap. The company is upgrading from PakTech's single-stack CCA600 carrier applicator to a 7-stack version. In a little more than a year, the operation has gone from manual to one that is able to keep pace with the markedly faster filling-line speeds.
"We're the guinea pig for PakTech's 7-stack," Marrero says. "We were the first craft beer maker to use their rings, and now we're the first to use the 7-stack."
Guinea pig or not, the operation seems to be running very smoothly, Marrero says. The cans, from Ball Corp., arrive at Maui Brewing, where they are filled on another new piece of equipment at the brewery, a Crown 40-Valve Can Filler from Bevcorp LLC, outfitted with an Angelus 61H Can Seamer from PRO 120L. The new setup, installed during 2010, enables the brewery to fill and seal cans at up to 300/min, compared with 27/min on the company's previous canning line. California Food Machinery provided all can conveyors and the line integration into the carrier applicator.
Filled cans then proceed through rinsing and drying stations, and then pass through an inspection area where fill heights are checked. After passing inspection, the cans are conveyed to an accumulation table that feeds into the CCA600. QuadPaks and 6Paks are completed on the same line, as the brewer's CoCoNut PorTeR is the only product produced in QuadPaks. "The applicator applies whichever rings we put in," Marrero says.
Lightweight, injection-molded, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) ring carriers are top-loaded into the CCA600, and the machine positions the handles onto the beer cans, completing bundling of the multipacks.
One advantage of the machine, as it is set up for Maui Brewing's operation, is that it can be quickly adjusted back and forth between the QuadPak and 6Pak lanes with minimal downtime, says Amie Thomas, PakTech marketing manager.
"There are no changeparts, so the operator makes a simple adjustment to be able to run the different pack sizes," Thomas says. "We trained their staff to do this correctly. It is quite simple and intuitive to do."
Dust covers
The ring carriers, also supplied by PakTech, feature a dust cover designed to keep the can tops clean—a marketing plus for craft beer consumers. These distinctive carriers have been appearing on Maui Brewing beers for several years. Garrett says they are a natural fit for smaller-run craft beers and help give them an edge on shelf from mass-produced brews.
"They look better, the cans don't fall out of them, and the can tops stay clean," Marrero says of the ring carriers. "We want to increase the value to our consumers. Craft beer quality caters to a totally different consumer from mass-produced beer, and we believe the packaging needs to be just as high-quality as the beer going inside."
PakTech has been selling the carriers to beverage processors for several years. The company realized that by providing machines to apply them to cans, customers would continue to purchase the carriers.
"Being able to automatically apply the QuadPaks and 6Paks that we make is a way to upgrade their line," Thomas says of Maui Brewing's operation. "On the scale that they are doing, the 7-stack is exactly what they need for their operation. The operator can load the individual queues anytime and doesn't have to wait until all seven queues are empty, so it keeps the machine moving."
By converting to a 7-stack operation, Marrero's crew gains operational flexibility. "With the single-stack, I have a guy running the applicator and doing work elsewhere," he explains. "If he doesn't have to worry about stacking handles constantly, he can focus on other areas."
On to palletizing
Upon exiting from the handle applicator, the cans head to a bi-directional conveyor, which channels the QuadPaks and 6Paks into separate staging areas, where the multipacks are manually loaded onto pallets. Here, the carrier handles serve Maui Brewing well in another way. The company is a staunch supporter of earth-friendly packaging materials, and the durable carrier handles, besides being recyclable, resist scratches and cuts. That enables the multipacks to be stacked without the need for paperboard inserts, Thomas says. All that's needed are the handles and paperboard corner brackets. The pallets are wrapped three times around in .001-mil stretch-wrap.
The CCA600 gives Maui Brewing a turnkey solution for keeping pace with its rapid growth, in addition to a line that can adjust speeds to meet day-to-day needs.
"The new line is capable of 650 cans/min, but we choose to run between 200 and 300," Marrero notes. "If we run the machine at a higher speed, there is more wear and tear on the machine. For us, the sweet spot is 'jogging' at 200 to 300 cans per minute. A nice, comfortable jog is still 121⁄2 times faster than before."


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Pork celebrations continue unabated. Soon Cincinnati will have to surrender the title of "Porkopolis" if special pork parties continue–and they will.
The next such pig-centered shindig will be a Whole Hog Pig Pickin' Wednesday, Oct. 22, at Decca, 812 E. Market St. The pig will be a special one, one of Jay Denham's heritage crosses raised on bottomlands planted in grains and squashes, and then finished in the surrounding West Virginia highlands on what Denham deems the world's best mast forest–oak and hickory trees, persimmons and pawpaws, and plenty of delicious fungi and grubs in the understory, a feast that brings his pigs to the shambles burping with sloppy grins on their faces.
Decca Chef Annie Pettry will work with pit master Andrew Armstrong of Bourbon Barrel BBQ to smoke one of these happy Woodlands Pork hogs, and the delicious results will be served family style, along with sides and dessert, for $39. Drinks from Copper & Kings, and Falls City Beer will be at the cash bar. For $59, you can have the meal and drinks included.
Chefs Pettry and Armstrong, and the hog guru Jay Denham himself, will be on hand to talk about why what they do is special. Tickets available with reservations starting at 5:30 p.m. from Opentable.com or call (502) 749-8128.


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Mark Davis claimed his second Six-reds World Championship by beating Shaun Murphy 8-4 in the 2012 final in Bangkok.
Davis reached the semi-finals of a ranking event for the first time in his 21-year career last month at the Wuxi Classic in China, and has now followed that up with victory in the tournament at the Montien Riverside Hotel in the Thai capital.
The Sussex player took the opening frame with a break of 72, only for 2005 world champion Murphy to take the next two frames.
What can we expect on snooker's big return? 'No fans, no fanfare, but large dollops of drama'
Davis then restored his one-frame lead but Murphy drew level. At 3-3, Davis won a tight frame 31-30, only for Murphy to again immediately peg him back.
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Knockainey/Lough Gur Feb 1
CARDS RESULTS: Winners with 9 games each Joe Sheridan & Tommy O'Riordan and Donie & Joan Hannon. Table Prizes; Mary Catherine Buckley & James O'Leary, Noel Ryan & Jimmy O'Mahoney, Mary & Liam O'Riordan, John McNamara & Brendan Bourke. Raffle: €50 Billy O'Mahoney, €25 Noel Ryan, €20 Brendan Bourke, €10 Pat Halvey, €10 Mary Sheedy €10 Mary O'Connor.
PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA : 26th May to 2nd June 2014, for 7 nights staying in Hotel Tres Pastorinhos. Spiritual Director Fr. John Walsh with insurance of €25 if required. €734.00 per person sharing. Discount of €100 if paid in full by Feb 3rd. Further details from Kathleen Hayes 061 368549.
KNOCKAINEY HISTORICAL & CONSERVATION SOCIETY: presents "Walk the Line" a Johnny Cash Tribute Act in St. John's Church, Knockainey on Saturday February 8th at 8.30pm. Tickets €15. Contact Norma on 087 6803087.
KNOCKAINEY COMMUNITY CENTER AGM: will be held in the Community Center on Thursday January 30 at 8.30pm. It is important that all clubs/organisations using the Center be represented at this meeting. Each club/organisation is asked to send one representative to this meeting.
KNOCKAINEY AFTERNOON TEA DANCE: on Sunday Feb 9 from 3pm to 6pm. Music on the day by Liam O'Sullivan, Refreshments will be served and there will be a raffle on the day.
KNOCKAINEY GAA LOTTO: numbers drawn 9, 15, 25, 30. No jackpot winner. 4 x €20 winners; Bernie Moloney, Kitsy O'Connell, Seamus Whelan, Caoimhe McNamara. Seller's prize; Donal Madden. Next week's jackpot €6300.
WHO WANTS TO BE A THOUSANDAIRE: Knockainey GAA Club are hosting this popular show in Friday March 7 in Bulgaden Castle. This is a wonderful opportunity for business people to advertise on the night and also for people to support this innovative venture for the club. Inquiries for ads to Kieran Madden on 086 3509936, John Leo on 087 2193749, Michael Walsh on 087 9737431.
KNOCKAINEY PIONEER cCENTER: A meeting will be held in the Community Center on Friday February 7 at 8pm. This is a big year for our branch as we are celebrating 75 years in existence and would like to mark this year in a special way. There are a number of other important matters to be discussed. All Pioneers in the parish are asked to attend. The Pioneer Association does a tremendous amount of good work and it is vital that our branch remains vibrant.
GRANAGH PLAYERS: present ' The Honey Spike ' by Bryan MacMahon, on 1st & 2nd Feb. In the Community Center, Granagh, 8.00pm nightly. Shop & Raffle each night. Adm. Adults €10, Students €5
FOREIGN STUDENTS: "Wanted kind responsible families to look after French, Spanish, German students during the summer holidays, for more information please contact Jane O'Regan 0876576427


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Tim Garrett
Awww, c'mon – this is cheating. A beautiful little baby! How could I not love this photo? I like the soft focus – makes the baby feel very delicate. However, I would pick a small bone with the LACK of focus. It looks like the focus is on baby's left forearm which is certainly not the most interesting part of this photo. (baby gets a 10 by the way)
Edward Crim
Good, but, again, what's the theme?
Barry Sherbeck
Except for the soft focus, this is a wonderful image, so peaceful, nicely composed, nice bokeh and soft light and gentle colors. (Wish it were a little sharper on the face / eyes – this might be due to slow shutter speed and a slight camera movement.)


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Poster for Ian Monk's book of poetry "Plouk Town".
The book is set in the unsavory ghetto of a contemporary French city. It is comprised of a series of eleven poems that each have 'x' number of words in 'x' number of lines in 'x' number of stanzas, where x begins at 1, and ends at 11.
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If you've always wanted to have more automatons in your DOTA experience, then I may have just the thing for you. AirMech Arena is a fast-paced free-to-play MOBA that puts you control of giant killer mechs that can transform into vehicles like a military jet or helicopter. And it's coming out for the Xbox 360 this summer, publisher Ubisoft announced today.
If that sounds a bit like the new Transformers MOBA (sorry, MOTA), well, it is. But the main thing AirMech has going for it is that the game, which has already been available on the PC since 2012, will launch for a good old fashioned console as well. Carbon Games told Kotaku way back in 2011 that they were already testing the game for mouse-and-keyboard and gamepad support, so hopefully the game won't need any major adjustments for its new home on the console.


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Timothy Noah of MSNBC recently informed us, "In theory, raising the minimum wage ought to increase unemployment, but in practice, economists (including a few at the not-exactly-left-leaning Goldman Sachs) have lately struggled to find any real-world evidence of that happening. Job creation is actually faster in the states that have raised the minimum wage."
Michael Lotus offers up his hopeful perspective in Part II of the Heartland Daily Podcast about his new book titled, America 3.0: Rebooting American Prosperity in the 21st Century.
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Ongoing effective economic experiments among the 50 states are sharpening, and definitive results will pour out in the real world, editorial and opinion fallacies to the contrary notwithstanding. That sharpening…
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Monday, December 7, 2009
Weekend Wrap Up...
I know I've been off the grid since at least Thanksgiving. I am finally out of the bat-shit crazy land lady's house and in my own home. That jewelry that went missing? She miraculously discovered it in her paperwork! Amazing! Like I believe a bit of it – I think it was my threat to call the police that made her cough it up.
I moved all the shit I had been storing at her place and in a storage shed over to the new place this weekend. In the snow. Yes, the snow. How blessed am I to have wonderful parents who would put up with this shit and help me? I know, I owe them BIG – especially since it was Dad's birthday on Saturday.
Muffin started at her new school today! I'm really impressed with the school and the day care she will be going to. She seems pretty happy too. There is a little girl in her kindergarten class who will be with her in before and after school care as well! Score! Also, there is a little girl Muffin's age living in the condo above us too! What luck!
Today my furniture is arriving from long storage. Finally! My own things! Mom and Dad are being totally awesome by staying at the condo and accepting the furniture for me. I expect to come home to a big mess – but it will be MY mess and MY stuff! I can't wait.
So, that's pretty much it. I will try and catch up with everyone over the next couple of lunch breaks. Hope everyone is as excited about the holidays as I am! Christmas in my new home! Yay!
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I think you should start calling that lady and telling her you forgot something. Day one--"some jewelry." Day two, "your memories", day three, "your aura", etc etc.
Or just continue to be thankful she is in the rearview mirror, that might be more sensible. Congrats on the good news vis a vis Muffin's school and classmates.
- December 7, 2009 at 1:13 PM
- Mary said...
xoxoxoxxoo- so happy for you both :)
- December 7, 2009 at 1:31 PM
- hokgardner said...
Congrats on finally being in your own home in time for the holidays! And yay for helpful parents.
- December 7, 2009 at 2:12 PM
Snow!!! I thought about you this weekend. I am so glad she found your jewelry and I am extremely happy you are out of there. I can't wait to see pictures! So happy for you two!
- December 7, 2009 at 2:29 PM
- Kate said...
Hooray for moving! I know the holidays will be very peaceful for you and muffin.
- December 7, 2009 at 2:35 PM
- Unknown said...
How wonderfully cool for you - your own place - your own stuff - and kindly, loving parents willing to help out.
Merry Christmas, young lady.
- December 7, 2009 at 4:04 PM
- Unknown said...
sweet! you've been missed.
- December 7, 2009 at 4:57 PM
- Elliott said...
Yay, there's something to be said for having your stuff back.
And seeing as she could have pawned the jewelry instead of returning it, you're ahead in the long run.
- December 7, 2009 at 5:20 PM
- Amber D. said...
I'm so happy for you!! Congrats on getting into your new home before Christmas, I can't imagine having to spend it at crazy lady's. And yay for Muffinator meeting some friends!
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Ronnie entered the world at 28 weeks due to pregnancy complications.
When Ronnie was born, Nikki and her husband had to decide how they were going to feed him. Nikki did not feel comfortable pumping for him, as she was on blood pressure medication and worried how that could affect her son. Formula also seemed like a risky choice for his fragile state. After much thought, the family put their faith in donor milk.
Ronnie needed help breathing for the first six weeks of his life – he used a CPAP for a month, followed by a nasal cannula for two weeks. He had a hole in his heart that closed after about four months, and while he had the beginning stages of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), the condition resolved after about five months. After 66 days in the NICU, Ronnie joined his family at home.
He is now happy and healthy, participating in physical therapy to help with his delays in development. Nikki believes that donor milk provided Ronnie with the right foundation and nutrition he needed to grow. Milk donors, in Nikki's opinion, are true angels. "I am so thankful for each and every drop they donate," she said. "They are the most selfless and generous women in the world!"


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I met her at work. My initial reaction? Hey, she's kinda cute. As it turned out, we'd be spending a lot of time together as I was to help show her the ropes. I saw her nearly every day for three months and sometimes spent a significant portion of the day with her. Slowly, she really began to charm me. It was like I noticed another wonderful quality about her every time I saw her. I love the way she dresses. She's really funny. Wow, she's smart. Is that a thong I see sneaking out there?
I tried to turn off these thoughts. I was supposed to be showing her around, not hitting on her. It wouldn't be appropriate, I told myself, you just need to forget her. I filled my head with as many thoughts of the opposite side: she's too young, she wouldn't be interested, she's too cute. I kept repeating these throughout the day, hoping that I'd convince myself. But then I would see her and my soul would shake. That smile. Those eyes. The way she talks to me. Ugh.
Towards the end of our mandated time together, we hung out a couple of times as part of a group. It was then that I realized how beautiful she really was. Dressed casually in a black shirt and jeans, she looked incredible. I caught myself admiring her figure and imagining what it would be like to hold her. I managed to turn away before she could catch me in such an act, but I knew I had to get her out of my mind. I decided at that point that I would need to avoid her because being in her presence was slowly driving me insane.
Confiding in my friends, I found myself telling them the same reasons why I couldn't date her. I kept hammering on the fact that she's much younger than me. Across the board, everyone has the same response: so what? I found my point really didn't stand on its own. It's not like she's a kid, she graduated from college last year. She's an adult according to the law and most other measures. And so am I. So I made the point about us working together and how that could be awkward. Are we on the same team? No. Damnit, my friends were systematically eliminating each of my reasons. I still had an ace up my sleeve: there's the possibility that she might end up on my team, so I certainly can't take such a chance! That possibility wasn't realized. And there I was, with no excuses not to ask her out.
I checked my feelings again…yup, still enamored with her. She had become, in my mind, the Only Girl There Was. It was as if no other girls existed in the entire world and my soul was screaming to be with her. One evening, after a particularly charming hour-and-a-half conversation we were having, I took the plunge and asked her out to dinner. My heart was in my throat as I awaited her answer. Then it came, "do you mind if I take some time to think about it? Things are a bit complicated right now." Of course, I told her. This is good, I told myself, anything that isn't a "no" means she wants to say "yes". And I anxiously awaited her response.
It came a little over a week later over a coffee. She said a few wonderful things about me and then described how life was stressing her out at the moment. Dating, she continued, is something that would stress her out even more and she just didn't think she could deal with it. Fair enough. I felt like she liked me and that was good. But…if she likes me, why isn't she going out with me?
Thoughts about her kept circulating in my head. It seemed like she could have said either yes or no and opted for no. Is there anything I could do to swing that in the other direction? Will she contact me after a week or so and say she had thought about it some more and changed her mind? What was it about dinner that stressed her out? I hope she knows I really wanted to get to know her and just spend time alone talking with her. I talked to a few people whom I know have talked to her about dating before to try to get some insights. To my disappointment, she hadn't even mentioned to them that I had asked her out.
A couple weeks went by. I hadn't seen her in those two weeks and thought that my chances with her would disappear if I didn't reiterate my interest. I mean, I know I'm a good catch. I have a really good job, I treat people kindly, I have a good sense of humor, and I'm reasonably successful for someone my age. I kept telling myself that she wanted to say yes but needed convincing, which clearly I hadn't done a good enough job at. So, in a very uncharacteristic move for me, I wrote her an email reiterating that I liked her and would like to take her out. I also mentioned that this offer came with no strings attached, that I just wanted to get to know her and have some more of the great conversations we've had in the past. I told her we could decide after dinner if it was something we wanted to do again, but why not give it a shot?
The response I got back was heartbreaking for me: another no. She once again mentioned the things going on in her life and how this just wasn't the right time. I was crushed. I had come so far in my approach to her, coming from convincing myself not to even think about her to convincing myself to just go for it. And this is what I get? Heart ache as if we had dated and then broke up…only without that fun middle part.
No problem, I told myself. I haven't seen her in weeks so cleary our schedules don't sync up. She'll just fade out of my mind as I won't be seeing her ever again. Then a funny thing started to happen. I began running into her everywhere. I'd see her at lunch, she'd walk by me in the hallway, I'd go to grab a drink and she'd be there. Every day it was another uncomfortable run-in. She always acted like her normal cheery self, "Hey Zack!" So then I'd have to put on a brave face and act like I wasn't still thinking about her…all the time. I make small talk then excuse myself to go back to work, all the while wondering if she thinks about me at all.
It's strange to think that you need to get over someone that you never actually dated. Yet there I was. The one I had tried so hard to convince myself that I didn't want now didn't want me, and it hurt. The heart doesn't know the difference between being in a relationship or not, it just knows the yearning and the person that will make it go away. If only she had felt the same.


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I love our new apartment. Condo by the beach. Whatever you want to call it. I call it home.
The exterior is straight-up 70s with a fake, jagged flagstone walkway and mezzanine. (We call it the mezzie, lol) It's sculpted or stamped cement with painted grout lines. This collection of condos has a horseshoe layout, but horseshoes are lucky, right? Brady Bunch styling, dirty-brown doors, flat roof with shingled, shallow gables. It looks like any roof from a 70s fast food eatery or miniature golf/arcade complex. But it's surrounded by lush, well-kept palm trees and tropical flowers. Well-trimmed bushes and exotic vegetation. Rock garden with multiple pristine spiral-shaped shells. AND when you walk through that dirty-brown door? The entire interior has been remodeled. New carpet, new appliances, new vanities, new bathtub/shower. New ceiling fan. New granite countertop in the kitchen on top of??? The same old cabinets. Wah-wah. The cabinets are well-worn, but clean-ish. I can work on that. Who has dazzling cabinets? "Put your crap in and shut the door! Worry about it later…or not at all," is what I tell myself. (Which is something I never tell myself!) Everything else is too beautiful to care. I am not complaining!! Plus, the beach. Sigh. I'm not going to be in my kitchen enough to care what the cabinets look like inside.
I love the old feel and design. New apartments don't feel like a home. They feel like a big rectangle-ly box with lights. A space that you must carve out on your own. Some people love that. And I get it. But new apartments come with problems, too. Like badly installed plumbing and sinks. Like thermostats that tell YOU what the temperature should be. Like drunk people at the pool. Most Missourians that I've met assume Florida is one, big Margaritaville where everyone relaxes on the beach or at the pool with a lady cocktail, tiny umbrella skewering multiple citrus fruits and olives. They pretend to be Floridians by the pool, downing mas cervezas and burning their skin until they're a dark-golden, fried Twinkie. They don't do that here. At least on our beach. We go out after 4 pm. We wear sunscreen. We don't drink on the beach. And we don't have any tiny umbrellas. It's usually just our little family of 3 on the beach. It's nice. All to ourselves.
New apartments come with noisy neighbors. I haven't heard one person make a peep here. Except a few workmen during the day downstairs. I'm sure it's different during the busy season. But we have 6-8 months of peace.
At my old apartment, I had a rude upstairs neighbor who used to dance on my head. Dance is too graceful a term for what she did up there. It's nice not having Twinkle Toes on top of me.
Our apartment building feels like a summer camp dorm on a lake. When all the campers have left. I feel like a kid again on vacation. I feel like I did when we stayed at the Owl Haven Motel in Stockton, MO.
The Owl Haven. Kitchenettes. Wood paneling. Outdoor pool! The Owl Haven still stands.
We stayed at The Owl Haven a few times. Once or twice as a kid, once when I was a bit older, a teen.
I loved it. It was one of the few times that my dad would venture on vacation. He usually had 4-6 weeks off during the year as he was a long-tenured diesel mechanic. He worked at the same company for 25 years. It was a hard job, but came with a few perks. One was a good amount of vacation time.
I think my dad loved fishing. He at least loved being near water. Maybe love is too strong a word for a man like my dad. He enjoyed it. As much as a man with 2 young, noisy kids could enjoy the logistics of making our way to the lake.
It was a 2-3 hour drive. Most Kansas Citians (and KC suburbians), at some point or another, make their way south to enjoy the lakes in Missouri. Truman, Bagnell Dam, Osage Beach, Ozarks, and Stockton. I never heard many kids talk about Stockton as their vacation retreat, but as I said, we went there more than once.
Beautiful. Serene. Not a lot of people. That's what my dad liked. Not a lot of people. He liked having elbow room. At the dinner table and in life. We moved to 14 acres when I was 5 so Dad could have some elbow room.
He liked being outside, but he also liked A/C. He kept the air conditioner so low that all you had to do, if you were too hot in the summer, is run inside, lay your face down near the floor vent and let the air blow on your hair, teeth and eyeballs for about a minute. Good as new. And he kept the shades drawn most of the time. Our dark-wood paneling and drawn curtains made the inside look like…well, The Owl Haven! lol
The Owl Haven offered an outdoor pool. A coveted asset of the 70s and 80s. In-ground complete with a diving board and slide. For a south-Missouri motel to have such a delightful treat was mind boggling. How? Me want.
My mother allowed us to go to the pool if our older brother went with us. Can we go now?
Can we go now?
Mike?? Can we go now?
We finally went.
Within minutes of being in the pool. I threw up. In the pool. I don't know why, but I did. It could have been because I just had lunch? It could have been because I usually swallowed a bunch of pool water on accident? It could have been because I was so excited and keyed up for swimming that I bubbled over? I don't know.
I wasn't the kind of kid who threw up. Quite the opposite. If it went down, it stayed down. Forever. A lot of food went down, too.
I hated throwing up. Still do. The awful feeling of knowing your insides are about to come outside. I fight it. I fight it for hours. But this urp came out of nowhere.
I just remember everyone being completely disgusted. Mainly because it was chunky. Sorry.
Mike made me sit out for a while. THAT was excruciating! I'm very near a pool and I can't go in. What a living hell. Cool, clear water. Slide. Diving board. Water, pools and swimming were some of my favorite things. Especially water you could see through.
I didn't so much like swimming in a pond. We had a pond at home. Turtles. Frogs. Spiders! One summer, our pond had hundreds of dead spiders curled up and floating on the surface. Very strange. But I still went swimming. That should tell you how much I like swimming. I swam with hundreds of dead spiders. Gah!
I eventually got back in the pool. Perhaps when my mom finally arrived. The cold water took her breath away when she dunked herself and her hair back. I thought she had hurt herself. No. Just cold.
"It's cold??" I thought.
I never felt sick and I never threw up again that day. So strange.
My mom would make balonie sandwiches in the kitchenette. We would take a johnboat out for fishing on the lake. Smell of gas from an outboard motor on the water. Watching Dad steer the boat. Being quiet and watching the trees on the shoreline. It was peaceful. Fun. An adventure. And I feel like that all over again at our little Owl Haven.
Thank you, God, for such an opportunity. I'm so happy.


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"This is exciting. I'm shaking right now, my heart is beating fast," U.S. Soldier John Garces said moments before surprising his son in his Pre-K classroom at Vestal Elementary on June 5.
Garces decided to surprise his wife and son at the school after being deployed in South Korea for seven months. The emotional reunion was successful thanks to the help of his parents and school Principal Marianela Gonzalez-Sanchez.
"I missed them a lot," Garces said. "It was hard at times, but I remember who I'm doing this for, and it's them, so I keep pushing for them. This is a great feeling."
His wife Dalia was also surprised and could not hold back her tears of joy.
"It was very unexpected," she said. "I am just so happy that he is here. I am really proud of him and to be by his side. This is definitely a special moment for our family."
When their son, John Jr., saw his dad walk into his classroom, he immediately walked over to him and gave him a big hug. He then turned to his teacher and said he was excited to spend time with his dad.
Soldier Garces will be home for the next month and plans to spend time with his family, visit the beach and, of course, eat plenty of tacos.


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A report issued last week by the Federal Reserve's Alternative Rates Reference Committee (ARRC) shows the urgency and challenges of moving off of LIBOR as a reference rate for OTC derivatives contracts. It also affirms the need of major banks to find a solution since both LIBOR and Fed Funds are not only broken, but LIBOR is already changing and Fed Funds has been declared defunct already by the Fed. Here's what's going on.
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I'm looking forward to the opening of London's Dover Street Market in New York on December 21st. The retail concept started by Comme des Garcons founder Rei Kawakubo will be located in a 7 story Beaux Arts building in the Kips Bay area on Manhattan. Miuccia Prada has designed a line exclusively for the store called Prada Dover Street Market New York, featuring twists on classics from past collections. The store will also feature collections from Saint Laurent, Nike, Alexander Wang, Casely Hayford and Louis Vuitton. 160 Lexington Avenue, NYC.
Monday, December 16, 2013
Dover Street Market New York + Prada
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Labels: Dover Street Market New York, Prada
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Holiday 2013
Some of my favorite gifts this holiday season:
ERCOLONO JEWELRY BOX, Barneys New York
TED MUEHLING CANDLESTICKS, ER Butler
PONDICHERRY CANDLE, Cire Trudon
BROWN MALLEE BURL VESSEL, Gallery NF
MAZE CORRESPONDENCE CARDS, Dempsey and Carroll
SCALI SALVATORE SRLS, Barneys New York
HANDCRAFTED MIXERS, Jack Rudy
PEWTER COCKTAIL SHAKER, Gallery NF
ROSE TEA CART, Blackman Cruz
ASTIER DE VILLATTE NOTEBOOKS, John Derian
LULU FROST STARDUST PENDANT, Dress Boston
GLOBE TROTTER LUGGAGE, Globe Trotter
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Labels: Barneys, Black man Cruz, Cire Trudon, Dempsey and Carroll, ER Butler, Ercolono, Gallery NF, Jack Rudy
Friday, November 15, 2013
Ira Yeager
I am usually not drawn to bright fanciful artwork but I adore the playful portraits done by Napa Valley artist Ira Yeager that hang in the home of Alexis Swanson Traina. He paints an eclectic array of subject matter ranging from Wappo Indians to Marie Antoinette's peasants to landscapes of the Napa Vineyards. Here are some examples of his work.
Image from Lonny
Vineyard Study #10
Wine Vendor, 2006
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Labels: Alexis Swanson Traina, Ira Yeager
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Venice Gritti Palace + House of Waris
For the next year Jewellery designer Waris Ahluwalia will be displaying the 'House of Waris Rare' installation in the newly restored Gritti Palace Hotel in Venice. The collection will feature handcrafted pieces that Waris collected from 40 independent artisans from more than 14 countries around the world.
When asked about his philosophy on the exhibit he said, "it affirmed my belief that craftsmanship is not a thing of the past, or a fleeting trend of today, but a timeless practice that connects mankind with each other, with the earth, and with the great unknown."
Italian jeweler Delfina Delettrez's stone hand blacelet located in the Gritti Palaces' Explorer Library
Stefano Zanin for House of Waris mirrored rhinoceros sculpture
American artist Tim Rowan's sculptural tea bowls
Turkish designer Ribat Ozbek embroidered cushion
All photos from Wallpaper*
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Wednesday, October 23, 2013
The Wes Anderson Collection
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Thursday, October 3, 2013
John Derian Furniture
John Derian has added another storefront to the two he already has on Second Street in NYC. Last week he opened John Derian Furniture to focus on upholstered pieces that he designed based on his travels. Most of the pieces are 17th, 18th and 19th-century European and American designs that have been tweaked.
8 East Second Street, NYC
Images from NY Times
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Sunday, September 29, 2013
Cole's-Greenwich Village
I had the pleasure of eating at Cole's Greenwich Village this past weekend. Located in the triangular space across from Jackson Square Park, the restaurant had a cozy neighborhood vibe. The design incorporated both retro and contemporary elements to evoke a feeling of 1950's Greenwich Village.
They had a superb cocktail menu, filled with classic drinks with a twist.
Here is their recipe for the Cole's Negroni with Lavender Ice:
To make lavender ice: In a saucepan, bring 1 quart water to boil with 4 teaspoons dried lavender flowers, remove from heat and let steep 5 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large ice cube tray and freeze solid.
To make the cocktail: In a mixing glass stir 1 ounce Nolet's Dry Gin, 1 once Campari (or Apersol) and 1 ounce Capano Antica Sweet Vermouth with regular ice, then pour over a lavender ice cube in a rocks glass and garnish with an orange twist.
They had a superb cocktail menu, filled with classic drinks with a twist.
Here is their recipe for the Cole's Negroni with Lavender Ice:
To make lavender ice: In a saucepan, bring 1 quart water to boil with 4 teaspoons dried lavender flowers, remove from heat and let steep 5 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large ice cube tray and freeze solid.
To make the cocktail: In a mixing glass stir 1 ounce Nolet's Dry Gin, 1 once Campari (or Apersol) and 1 ounce Capano Antica Sweet Vermouth with regular ice, then pour over a lavender ice cube in a rocks glass and garnish with an orange twist.
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Labels: Cole's Greenwich Village, Cole's Negroni
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Diaz + Wearstler
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Labels: Cameron Diaz, Elle Decor, kelly wearstler
Monday, September 2, 2013
I was thrilled when Dress Boston co-owners Jane Schlueter and Martha Pickett approached me a few months ago to design a new store on Charles Street for them. Previously on Newbury Street for 7 years, Dress has been a long time favorite of mine. Jane and Martha have a real talent of combining designers that are current, modern, and consummate closet staples. With designers such as Vanessa Bruno, A.P.C, Loeffler Randall, Current/Elliott and Fiorentini + Baker they bring a unique mix to the Boston market.
They not only wanted a store that had clean modern lines to complement their clothing, they also wanted to include home accessories and furniture in their new location. I am excited to be featuring custom, sourced and vintage products under the label Gallery NF. These products will also be available soon on gallerynf.com.
Dress Boston will officially open their doors tomorrow at 70 Charles Street in Beacon Hill.
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Labels: A.P.C., Current/Elliott, Dress Boston, Fiorentini + Baker, Gallery NF, Loeffler Randall, Vanessa Bruno
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Marines playing America's favorite past time overseas
We take for granted the freedom we enjoy on a daily basis. Too often do we forget about the men and women serving overseas protecting us and millions of others unable to protect themselves.
I thought this was a tremendous photo taken of a group of Marines playing baseball in Afghanistan. It's great to think playing America's favorite past time might make them feel right at home, no matter where they are.


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Here comes my travel diary about my short trip to the city of love Paris. As described in my previous blog we had only two days so decided to go Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower, Catacombs, Palace of Versailles and Seine Cruise. It was a very short amount of time, for sure.
Europe Diaries – Road to Prague and Berlin
Prague is a museum itself, so as described in my previous blog we chose Prague to spend our second weekend. As it was an extended weekend (3 Days) so thought while coming back to go Berlin, Germany capital.
Europe Diaries – I love Amsterdam
As described in my previous blog, we all were ready to go for our first trip outside Germany. We were busy looking up things, making notes of what we could do or see. So the things which were required for the small weekend trip are shown below –
Europe Diaries – Starting of Unforgettable Memories
In this series, I will describe my journey around Europe while pursuing my internship at Leibniz University of Hanover, Germany. After my Intern in Goa, I always wanted to experience the life outside India and mostly in a developed country. For getting this Internship, I had to mail various institutes related to my specialization – Geo-Informatics. I got this great opportunity when I was selected for the research internship in Institute of Cartography and Geo-informatics.
So now I had to arrange for my accommodation. By checking various websites and resources I came to know other few Indian students going to the same university, so we finalized the accommodation with a German landlord lady.
Now came the hard time as we had to pack our bags and also consider things that would help us if we know about them in advance. Firstly, I came to know that only 2-pin plugs can fit the power sockets in Germany so we had to buy the travel adapter. Secondly, I had to download various phone apps which would be useful there which I will describe in my new blog later. Lastly, as Hanover has shower so had to buy the umbrella too. With that basic things were all packed to leave for the airport on 10 May 2015. My flight was at 4:00 AM.


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i am currently running windows 7 as the main OS and want to install XP after formatting windows 7.
But i get a msg that says "setup did not find any hard disk drives installed in your computer" . any ideas?
It is because you have a SATA drive and XP didn't have appropriate drivers built in. You need to download the SATA driver from the motherboard/computer manufacturer's website and then as XP starts installation there is a line saying 'press F6 to load drivers' - press F6 and point it to the driver your downloaded, then the system will recognise your SATA drive.
"I've always been mad, I know I've been mad, like the most of us..." Pink Floyd
Don't do it. Run a virtual machine.
"The era of big government is over," said Clinton 1996
it is not possible to run a virtual machine on my laptop because i am using a 1 gb ram...and windows 7 is very slow
Did you look at mickliq's link (method 2 should work for you, unless its a sony laptop - which don't generally allow you to set IDE/legacy mode in the bios, and if designed for windows 7 won't have any SATA drivers available to slipstream for method 3).
You will also need to find XP drivers - which again could be tricky if the laptop manufacturer doesn't provide them on their website.


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Project number 2 completed last Sunday, when my first ever review of someone else's book was published in the Racing Post. I couldn't be sure when it would appear until the day itself, and I didn't want to say anything in advance in case it was deferred or radically altered. The author in question has produced rather more studious works than mine, so it felt a bit presumptuous for the apprentice to give feedback to the master.
It is quite a delicate art. One has a deadline and given a number of words to keep within. Obviously I had to explain what the book is about and give an opinion, but some critics use reviews to show how clever they think they are. I wanted to concentrate on the description so that readers would get a good idea of they would like the book and buy it. The word count limit meant that I had to choose every word very carefully to ensure it conveyed the desired description in the briefest possible terms.
Seeing my words make it into print without many changes by the books editor, I felt pleased and relieved. He has sent me another one to review, so I hope I can become an established member of his panel. This book is only ninety pages, and I've been able to compose my first draft quite quickly. I read it in one sitting, unlike The Blood is Racing (see four weeks ago). This is a very different kettle of fish containing lots of history, familiar and otherwise, and demanding much more concentration.
There hasn't been much time for Bromley work, though this morning I had a walk round the area where the 19th century racecourse was. I would like to pin down its exact location; it didn't last long enough to feature on any maps. There were some parts where I thought, "Yes, it might have been here." Further research needed!