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Title: By My Side
Author: Jennifer Wright
Publisher: Pride Publishing
Length: 61 pages
Characters: Noah Montgomery, Tate Fairfield, Shea Styles,
Genre: Gay Fiction/HEA
Kisses: 5
Noah has suppressed his urges for other men for years, but when a sexy bartender comes crashing into his life, all bets are off. Due to his career as a lawyer and his father's strict ways, Noah has always ignored the side of him that craves the touch of another man, not wanting to upset the calm waters of his life. But when he's out one night celebrating his friend's first win in a courtroom, Noah is taken aback by the raw lust that consumes him when he meets Shea. He wants to ignore what he feels for the man, but when Shea introduces a tantalizing side of sex that Noah has been dreaming of, he finds it impossible to keep Shea out of his life.
How does a bi-sexual man of some prominence deal with the temptation of a good-looking bartender that a close friend and co-worker introduced him to not knowing that his friend was bi? Could the guy with taste for both sides of life resist the siren's call for male companionship when it wasn't a regular feature of his life, but was brought back to life by meeting a man with a well-built body in a straight bar? Can countless one-night stands with women be the answer to the suppressed side of his nature?
Shea turns out to be both a nightmare and a dream for Noah. During the course of his self-discovery, Noah finds out that he's been suppressing more than just a desire to be with a man. When an alcohol fueled night ends up with Noah and the bartender in bed, Noah reacts at first with extreme relief but in attempting to deal with it, angers the man who has in one night fulfilled his fantasy.
The question becomes, can Noah repair the damage he has unknowingly done to potential relationship between himself and the hunk of his dreams.
This was a really good short story. It is a sexual roller coast that personally appealed to me greatly. In fact, it could very well be the fantasy of many gay men and the author wrote this story skillfully, electing a visceral response from this reviewer. While I personally have never experienced what Noah experiences, I would have welcomed it in my early years! If you want a story that will grab you and make you keep a napkin by your mouth to soak up the slobber, this is the story for you.
Highly Recommended!
Reviewed by: Patrick St. James
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Whether you are staying at a Pittsburgh Bed and Breakfast or are on a day trip to Pittsburgh, make it a point to sample the food offered at the restaurants here. You can have a wonderful meal without causing a hole in your wallet. BBOnline recommends the following restaurants in Pittsburgh.
Lulu Noodles
400 S. Craig St.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213-3709
(412) 687-7777
For the budget conscious traveler, Lulu Noodles offers an inexpensive dining option. Come here early in order to avoid the lunch time crowd. The restaurant is a popular local hangout, as it offers food at reasonable prices. This is a Chinese restaurant that serves mouthwatering dishes. The average rate of the entrées at this restaurant is $5. Choose from the house special chicken and egg noodles or juicy pork chili. The fried rice and the shredded chicken in Hunan sauce is another crowd favorite. Ask for directions before you leave from your Pittsburgh Bed and Breakfast.
Original Hotdog
3901 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213-3507
(412) 621-7388
This Hot Dog restaurant has a huge fan following in the whole of Pittsburgh. Ask for directions at your Pittsburgh Bed and Breakfast and venture out to this restaurant. The restaurant serves the most amazing hot dogs, perfectly cooked and flavored. Not only does it please the appetite, but also the wallet. The chili dog and the Mexican dog are the most sold items at this restaurant. You can also try the bacon and cheese filled hot dogs. The chicken sandwich with cheese is another must-try dish at this restaurant.
Sree's Restaurant
701 Smithfield St.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
(412) 288-9992
Sree's is an authentic Indian restaurant in Pittsburgh. The restaurant focuses on serving quality food at affordable rates. It has a menu set out for every day of the week. You can enjoy some delicious vegetarian as well as chicken dishes here. The restaurant doesn't serve any red meat. The lentils and rice with egg curry makes for a wholesome meal. The chicken fry is marinated overnight and tastes superb. The steamed rice cakes, Indian pancakes and samosas make for a great snack. Make sure to work up an appetite before you step out of your Pittsburgh Inn.
1207 E. Carson St.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15203-1228
(412) 381-1820
Enjoy some Middle Eastern food at this restaurant. Kassab's is a quality restaurant that is known for its scrumptious preparations. The restaurant is apt for a budget traveler. The food will elevate your mood and please your palate. The chicken roll in the garlic mayonnaise is a classic Middle Eastern dish. The grilled chicken served over a bed of rice is full of flavor. The kebabs are fresh out of the grill and are served with pita bread. Try the lamb shashlik as well; you will keep coming back for more.
11 Cherry Rt.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219
(412) 566-8051
Enter this all-American restaurant and eat to your heart's content. The dishes in this restaurant range from $2 to $7. It offers a good mix of soul food as well as low calorie items. The menu boasts of five different types of fries, the best being fries with bacon bits and cheese. The chicken breast is grilled to perfection. The vegetable soup and chicken soup are out of this world.

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Source: https://www.facebook.com/MomsAcrossAmerica
Moms Across America is a coalition of American Moms who want GMOs Labeled NOW! Because WE SAID SO! We are forming the Moms Across America March to Label GMOs at July 4th 2013 parades on Main Streets USA everywhere !
This page is to connect and update Moms Across America who want to know more about how to go GMO Free, and what you can do and to get involved in sharing with Moms in your area and march together on July 4th to get them labeled. As Robyn O'Brien said " It's the most patriotic thing you can do".
Our march sign up page is coming soon. Please contact organizer Zen Honeycutt or leave a comment to have a march in your area.


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Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) is the chief academic officer of the University and is the member of the University Executive with overall responsibility for the planning, quality and delivery of education provided to Macquarie's undergraduate and graduate students.
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) is responsible for:
- engaging with external regulatory and statutory authorities involved in the teaching/learning mission of the University.
- interfacing closely with the Academic Senate and all offices of the University involved in oversight of enhancing academic quality.
- interfacing closely with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) who has carriage of the other core aspect of the University's academic focus.
- overseeing and planning the delivery of the University's undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs.
- overseeing the development of a balanced academic staff profile for the University as well as the capabilities of the academy.
- developing and implementing strategies aimed at improving the quality of learning and teaching as well as capacity and capability.
- development and implementation of strategies aimed at increasing quality assurance in the delivery of teaching programs.
- development and implementation of strategies aimed at developing academic leadership capability and increasing academic staff engagement.
- review, implementation and management of academic policies, processes, structures and resources aimed at ensuring excellence in teaching, learning and scholarship.
- initiating, building and managing relationships and networks with key internal and external stakeholders and strategic academic partners.
The following areas fall within this portfolio:
- Office of Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching)
- Office of Pro Vice-Chancellor (Programs and Pathways)
- Office of Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Strategy)
- Office of Executive Director, Student Engagement and Registrar
- University Library, Archives & Collections
The current Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) is Professor Kevin Jameson.
Content owner: Office of the Vice Chancellor Last updated: 30 Apr 2020 11:26am


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Sew Cute Wall Hanging
Hello ALL !!! I hope everyone is doing well.
Here is a quick project I made today.
This wall hanging is over my sewing machine.
I pictured it looking sorta different but I love the outcome.
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I Guest'd On GGGW Ep. 71!
Man, I miss podcasting. I wish I had enough time to hop back on a regular podcasting schedule! But alas, I still derive great joy and ::says in a creepy voice:: pleasure from joining other's podcasts from time to time. SO! Join myself, Baby Pancakes and Ivy Doomkitty as we talk E3 shenanigans, buttsex and more on the Gamer Girls Gone Wild Podcast! 😀
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Federal judge says man accused of killing NM nun competent to stand trial
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A man accused of beating a nun to death with a flashlight on the Navajo Indian reservation in northwestern New Mexico is competent to stand trial, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
The ruling came after a nearly daylong hearing in Albuquerque during which prosecutors presented mental health experts who testified that Reehahlio Carroll may have lied about having hallucinations and purposely performed badly on cognitive tests.
"It's my opinion that he's competent to proceed" to trial, said Dr. Lea Ann Preston Baecht.
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- IVAN MORENO Associated Press, Federal judge says man accused of killing NM nun competent to stand trial, therepublic.com
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Patrick Shelby, who has crafted brings a history of proven success and player development, will be taking the helm as the next football coach for the McAllen High Bulldogs.
Shelby was approved by the McAllen ISD School Board to become McAllen High's Head Football Coach/Athletic Coordinator at a regular meeting held Monday, January 21, 2019.
He has served as Offensive Coordinator on teams that have won four district championships in football in the past five years. Last season, the Weslaco Panthers generated more than 35 points per game and scored 46 touchdowns (3.5 per game) as Weslaco High stormed to the third round of the state playoffs and finished 11-2.
"He has all the tools for a successful head coach," McAllen ISD Athletic Director Paula Gonzalez said. "He knows the 'X's' and 'O's.' He has collegiate (playing and coaching) experience. He has a great track record developing athletes. He has strong organizational skills and we really liked his student character-building framework. He is a rising star among coaches."
Shelby served on the Weslaco Panthers' coaching staff for the past two seasons. Prior to
"I've been around good mentors, good head coaches," Shelby said. "I've seen what it takes to run good quality programs. I'm ready for the challenge."
Shelby likes to employ character education into his sports programs. He said he wants athletes to become good citizens, not only in school but in life.
McAllen ISD had 48 applicants for the position between Nov. 28, 2018, and Jan. 6, 2019. A committee, with members representing parents, the community, teachers, school administration and district administration, interviewed 10 candidates.
Shelby has 11 years coaching experience with seven at the high school varsity level and four in the college ranks. He graduated from Frenship High School in Wolfforth, Texas near Lubbock, attended Navarro Junior College in Corsicana, Texas, and Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene. He earned a Master of Arts degree in Kinesiology in 2010 from Sam Houston State in Huntsville, Texas.
He played wide receiver in high school and college. His high school team advanced to the state semifinals in his junior and senior year. At Hardin-Simmons, the Cowboys won the American Southwest Conference championship and advanced to the playoffs all three years.
He has coached tight ends, wide receivers and defensive linemen at three different colleges or universities.


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It may not seem like much, but it has been a year since I first started Take Back the Kitchen, a food blog that not only encourages people to go the "from scratch" route, but also teaches them food history and gives them insight on how we as a society treat food.
I know I haven't been consistent with the blog, since I'm also trying to look for employment. Currently, I have at least three AmeriCorps programs interested in me and I've been phone interviewed by two of them. I've also entered a screenwriting contest because, hey, I have to do something with that Writing for Film and TV degree I earned back in 2007 and am collecting as many top-shelf Hollywood talent agency phone numbers as I can so I can pick one and start pitching. I've been trying to find time for the blog, but I take my time in planning and drafting what I write. And don't get me started on offline obligations (i.e. housework and errands) and the occasional day where I just feel that I'm not the good writer I think I am. Those are dark days, as dark as the chocolate on that cake in the picture (or at least what the non-frosted inside is. I like to imagine that cake as a devil's food instead of an angel's food).
Through it all, I have been going over the months I have blogged (even if it was for a day), looked back on my work, and…it's pretty good. I may not have had a lot of readers, but if I keep at it, I'll get more. And, even if I don't, these blog posts will make excellent portfolio work for a food writing job, and my career counselor, Ms. Emily Rappaport of San Francisco, California, told me she was a fan of Take Back the Kitchen for its informative and witty writing (the wit is inherent; the information is from experience), so that counts for something. I think my best work from the year I worked on this is the multi-part piece on Thanksgiving, because I've always wanted to pick apart the food history of that holiday and separate the B.S. I learned in school (public and private/religious) that was probably only 40% accurate with what most scholars and historians have found in recent years. On top of that, I had a cranberry sauce/relish recipe that needed to be shared.
Since I'm trying to be more organized in launching my writing career (be it writing screenplays or for food), I'm currently laying out a schedule I can stick to for how frequent I'll be writing on this blog. Details as of now are fuzzy, but I'm hoping to at least post twice a week.
In the meantime, I'd like to thank all of my readers for checking out my blog and commenting whenever necessary. I'm sorry if I didn't approach this as frequently as possible and I hope to change that, and here's hoping I continue to inform and entertain you guys.
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Battling 'Red Tide,' Scientists Map Toxic Algae To Prevent Shellfish Poisoning
From NPR News, this ALL THINGS CONSIDERED. I'm Melissa Block.
It's a trip into Puget Sound in search of red tide. That's the name for huge blooms of naturally occurring toxic algae. Each spring and summer, they can poison shellfish. People who eat infected clams or oysters can become sick with what's called paralytic shellfish poisoning. One challenge for public health is figuring out when or where red tide will occur. Ashley Ahearn of member station KUOW hopped on a boat with some scientists who are trying to answer that.
ASHLEY AHEARN, BYLINE: Stephanie Moore stands on the deck of the Clifford Barnes, a 65-foot research vessel heading out of Seattle Harbor. She's a woman on a mission.
DR. STEPHANIE MOORE: We are hunting toxic algal cysts. Yeah.
AHEARN: Moore is with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and an expert on harmful algal blooms. She and her team are going out to find these toxic algae where they sleep, nestled in the muck at the bottom of Puget Sound. That way, they can predict where and how big the red tides might be in the spring and summer when the algae wake up and start to infect shellfish. Once we're offshore, the boat stops, and the team lowers a large metal cylinder into the water. When it gets to the bottom, it basically works like a drinking straw in a thick milkshake, sucking in a 6-inch tube of muck.
MOORE: What's our depth, Jules?
MOORE: 196. OK. Here we go. What we're sampling in the sediment are cysts of the home for algal species. So these guys just have this dormant resting cyst stage that they use to overwinter, and there are cues that, you know, that tell them when it's time to germinate and to swim to the surface and to start growing.
AHEARN: The algae Moore is talking about is called Alexandrium. It's a sort of superbug: half plant, half animal. This single-celled organism has a whiplike tail that propels it through the water, and it can photosynthesize. So once it swims from the depths up to the sunlight in the warmer weather, it starts to divide and divide and divide until it's formed what's called a bloom. Winds and currents move these clouds of algae around, so it's hard to predict where they'll show up next. This team of scientists is trying to solve that problem. The ship's crane raises a tube of muck from more than 600 feet below.
MASURA: And we have mud.
AHEARN: From here, Julie Masura shaves off layers of mud from the tube, removes excess water and prepares it for the lab. Masura is a researcher at the University of Washington in Tacoma. She spent a lot of time looking at these super beasts under the microscope.
MASURA: We stain them, and they fluoresce, kind of like green jellybeans. And so I count them.
AHEARN: When the team goes out to collect samples, they target areas where blooms have occurred in the past. They've found high levels of cysts in areas that later had high levels of poisoned shellfish. No one has died from paralytic shellfish poisoning in Washington since the 1940s, but every year, the state's Department of Health manually tests thousands of clams, oysters and mussels for toxin levels. And every year, some shellfish beds are closed to harvesting. These toxins don't go away when shellfish are cooked or frozen.
Mapping the algae at the bottom of Puget Sound won't replace manually testing the shellfish, but Moore and her team want to make the Department of Health's job easier.
MOORE: We want to be able to say when and where there's a really strong chance of a bloom occurring so that the shellfish growers and the health managers are able to reduce and limit the impacts that these blooms can have.
AHEARN: Moore says scientists have a lot to learn about what triggers these red tides. One thing is certain, though, these creatures love warm, sunshine-filled water, and researchers say they could see more blooms as water temperatures rise. For NPR News, I'm Ashley Ahearn in Seattle.
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Canadian Brooke Henderson plays big golf for a young lady. She won her first LPGA tour event (the 2015 Cambia Portland Classic) by eight shots, the largest margin of victory since 2012. She was the low-scoring amateur at the 2014 U.S. Women's Open, where at 16, she tied for 10th. Henderson's first major win at the 2016 KPMG Women's PGA Championship made her the youngest winner of that event and vaulted her to second in the Rolex Rankings.
Not only was your win in Portland your first on Tour, it was historic and granted you your LPGA Tour card for the next season. Talk about a successful day!
It was an amazing win in Portland. It was a dream come true. Just the way I played and the way I felt that whole week was incredible and something that I'm hoping to repeat. You know, I didn't feel nerves on Sunday until the 18th hole where I knew I had a nine-stroke lead, and all I had to do was not screw up on this one hole and I would have the win. [Laughs] Just thinking back and trying to do the same things every week now, so I can improve a little bit and I can repeat that and that feeling.
You've shot to the top of the Rolex Rankings now and are up there with the best of them, at such a young age. How does that feel?
Yeah, it's super exciting! I remember looking up to Lexi Thompson, Lydia Ko and Jessica Korda, you know, some of the younger players on the tour, and now I'm one of those. Playing with them every week, and in the final groups on the weekend, it's an amazing feeling. Little kids come up to me now and want my autographs and things like that, but I still want other people's autographs. [Laughs] I want Juli Inkster's autograph! It's just an incredible way to live my life everyday.
Golf is a family affair for the Hendersons. Your older sister, Brittany, is your caddie and your dad is your coach. That must be a really special thing — to have that kind of support.
It is so special. There aren't many scenarios like ours. Growing up, as a little girl, I wanted to be just like my older sister. She is six years older and I was always with her, following in her footsteps. And our dad is our coach and has been since we were little girls…and, you know, most importantly he is our dad and a best friend to both of us. Being able to spend everyday on the course together is really an amazing feeling. And then you look over at the sidelines and there's mom waving so it's an incredible family atmosphere.
You have an opportunity to represent Canada in the Olympics in Rio this year, as defending champions in the sport. What does it mean to you to represent your country?
The Olympics are an amazing thing for the LPGA and all the fans of the LPGA and to see all these countries represented…As a little girl I jumped at playing in the Olympics but I had no idea how I was going to do that or in what sport. I just remembered seeing the passion and the hard work and all the determination that all those athletes put in and I was like, 'Man I want to be an Olympian.' Then I found out a few short years ago that golf was going to be back in the Olympics, Canada was defending champion, and I was possibly going to have the chance to do it, so I worked harder to get my ranking up to the position it's at now and it looks like I'll be able to go and represent my country.
What's it like coming back home to Canada, where there hasn't really been a bonafide golf star there since Mike Weir's days?
Going back home to Canada, whether it's for the Canadian Open or Manulife — or just going home to relax — people stop and want to talk to me. I know the whole country is behind me and that as a whole is incredible. But not only Canada, you know, I'm building fans all over the world and in the U.S., everywhere, in many different countries. Building my fanbase is really a lot of fun and getting to know some of my fans is really special.
Every week out on tour since I was an amateur, I've played for Team Canada and I've worn the maple leaf on my shirt. Announcing, 'On the first tee, from Canada…' I'm always extremely proud. I don't see [the Olympics] being much different. It's against pretty much the same players I play against every week on the LPGA tour. Hopefully I can defend Canada's gold medal and go and win.
So how did you settle on golf as the sport you picked?
I think [golf] is incredible for people of all ages. I started at age of 3 and my great grandmother was playing in her 90s. It's a game full of integrity and perseverance and many great values, and I think if we can open up those doors to many people that'd be awesome.
How do you think the LPGA can open up doors to get more people involved in the women's game?
I think the LPGA is really good with interacting with the fans and doing a lot charity work and things outside of the game of golf, which, I think, is really relatable to a lot of people. If we just continue to do that and kinda reach out to fans who may not necessarily like the game of golf but like what we are doing outside of golf and bring them in, they may play the game.
In your short time on tour, what's your biggest takeaway from being on the LPGA?
I think that the most important thing for me in the LPGA is living my dream every single day and being able to wake up and do something that I love. I get to meet so many incredible people all around the world, whether it's players, fans or supporters of the game, and it's just an amazing way to live my life.


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Remember it won't last a long time, as these things go, even with the climate change now upon us. A few days. Maybe ten days … then it will lessen.
Keep going, enjoy what you can! Below, I list lots of ways you can help you and your family to do exactly that.
Protection from the sun, by the way, is another post.
The house
There are two schools of thought on having the windows open on the sunny side. Open or shut? I suggest both curtains and windows should be shut on the sunny side, until the sun moves. And keep every window open that isn't exposed to the sun, to cool the house and set up a good through draft.
People are unanimous about the importance of creating a through draft, by opening windows on opposite sides of the house. Make sure none of the doors in between are closed, or swing shut, by wedging them. For some people, especially in ground floor flats or bungalows, open windows can create noise problems, or even security problems. Locking double glazed windows open can help a fraction, but not much, unfortunately. If you've needed to keep the windows almost entirely shut for noise or security reasons, and wake up early because of that, then maybe use that time to open up whatever windows you can – problems are less likely early in the day, and you might be able to get some better quality sleep then.
I've seen home made burglar alarms recommended in this situation – a string of empty drinks cans across the window, or groups of spoons, things like that, but the point is that by the time something like that gets set off, the burglar will already be inside, and I'm not a fan of allowing that to happen. I'd rather take more precautions against letting a burglar break in in the first place. Each to their own.
Curtains should be light-coloured, to help reflect the light and heat.
Consider running your washing machine in the evening and hang up your wet laundry near an open window – it will help with cooling by evaporation. Wetting down cheap curtains or a lightweight fabric hung on a door or a curtain rail, will do the same thing.
Run a wet mop over the tiled floors in the house, cools the rooms nicely while it evaporates! Cooling by evaporation is incredibly important in all this.
It's been said that opening a loft hatch at night helps the hot air rise into the roof void and helps keep the bedrooms a bit cooler. I actually disagree with this, certainly in my circumstances, but it might work for some people.
If you normally sleep upstairs, but have a spare bedroom downstairs, use that, as heat rises.
If you can hang something outside your window so the sun does not shine directly on the glass it really helps. Shade blinds, like shops used to have, might become a thing!
Trees, shrubs or even a pond, near the house will help regulate your micro-climate, but be aware of other issues like providing a breeding ground for mosquitoes, or letting a tree get too big which might then fall on the house in a storm. Although none of that may be under your control, of course.
I'm hearing about "solar vinyl" for windows, which is different from privacy films. I need to do more research on that, but I'll follow up soon.
Eating and drinking
Fill empty bottles with water and keep them in the fridge to use on its own or with a few frozen berries, a wedge of citrus or any of your favourite fruits. Make sure you have plenty of ice cubes.
Food for hot weather: salads and curries! I don't do the curry thing myself in hot weather, but plenty of people do, and it originates in hot countries, so … more power to your elbow.
If you're going to cook, do it in the most efficient way possible, so that you heat the house up as little as possible: cooking early in the day, using the microwave or slow cooker, using a steamer on top of a pan you're using to cook something else, that kind of thing.
Bits of food that can be easily assembled seem to be really popular in the heat: sausages, cold meats, quiche, flan, tinned fish, cheese, hard boiled eggs, with salad or kidney beans, coleslaw and lengths of celery. Carbohydrates that can be eaten cold: potatoes, pasta, and bread and wraps of course!
Some soups are best used cold: gazpacho and ajo blanco, for example.
If you have desserts in your house: choc ices, tinned fruit, ice cream, soy sauce or evaporated milk, some yogurt, chopped bananas. Putting bananas in the freezer and turning them into smoothies is usually a hit.
Don't forget your pets. Be aware of overheating for all species, especially furry ones.
Don't leave dogs in cars.
Walk the dogs first thing in the morning then after the sun goes down in the evening Make sure they have access to shaded outdoors.
Put a bowl of ice cubes in their cages, works especially well for rabbits.
Use old fashioned stoneware hot water bottles that can be picked up at car boot sales and fill them with crushed ice and cold water. They can be put in with the small pets or food animals – rabbits and guinea pigs, they lie up against them and sleep. Dogs too!
Consider cutting your dogs' hair, especially the long-haired types.
Cooling coats for dogs: I'm very doubtful about this, but the fact is that breeds of dogs meant for Scandinavia and the Arctic live in this country, and they may need help to do so, as well as new breeds of dog that are bigger, heavier and hairier than older breeds. So they may well need help too.
Looking at what's on offer, it would be easy to simply drape a big wet cloth or chammy leather over your dog, that still makes use of evaporation! It would certainly do well enough for a very sudden hot spell.
The human body.
For immediate relief:
- wetwipes in the freezer.
- hold your wrists under cold running water
- soak a flannel with cold water, use it as a cold compress for your face and your head.
- have a cool bath or shower.
- if you're short for time and severely overheated, stick your head under the cold tap!
Keep bottles of water in the fridge, or even the freezer, make some of the ones in the fridge the shop-bought fizzy ones for a treat.
Fill "hot" water bottles with water, and put them in the fridge, ready for you to take to bed.
Use loosely-plaited paracord, or even hair scrunchies, around the wrists, well-soaked to keep you cool as the water evaporates.
Have a tepid shower or strip wash before going to bed. Don't towel yourself down. Evaporating water is key.
Know your own body, your own symptomatology – what does heat do to you in particular? Balance problems and migraines can be worse in heat, even though aches and pains can feel temporarily better.
Clothing and bedding
Wear loose, lightweight, light-coloured clothing, made of natural fibres, indoors and out. Cotton is best. Cover up your skin as much as possible.
Use a cotton top sheet and a light weight cotton blanket to pull on and off. Dampen the sheet with ice water, or use it before it's dried after washing.
Don't bother wearing underwear, if you can get away with it! If you can't, wear cotton – it's more absorbent. In any case, wear as little as possible on your own property.
Wear a wide brimmed hat when out and about. This protects you from sunburn, but also provides valuable shade from the heat, of course.
Footwear is crucial to comfort! Wear comfortable open flat sandals to prevent swelling feet if you have to walk anywhere.
Carry a parasol or umbrella to use as a sunshade.
Electric fans
They can seem very loud at night, but they can help you sleep much more soundly.
Put a bowl of ice in front of any fan you use, it will help a bit.
Switch the fan on with dry hands…..
As climate change accelerates, would you buy a ceiling fan?
Most of us need to be out and about sometimes – if that's about errands to banks and shops etc, try to get it done as early as possible.
Gardening and watering plants is similar to the above but not identical: do it early, or do it late.
Ease back on anything that's not crucial – lots of cleaning can be delayed, for instance! Just do as little as possible and take as much time as possible to enjoy the good weather.
Move as slowly as possible. And stick up a few postcards of the Arctic or Alaska or something, photos of ice and icebergs – that helps psychologically, believe it or not.
If your work/life schedule allows, then go continental – enjoy a light siesta…sleep through an hour of the worst heat!
Stay outside (in the shade) as long as possible, it's usually cooler: sit under a big tree, relax on your patio with your feet in a bucket of water …. be inventive!
If you need to get out for the day, bear in mind that older buildings usually have thick stone walls and high ceilings, they're much cooler. Or any public building with air conditioning……
When you're out and about, make sure you take some cooling tricks with you:
- a ziplock bag of wet flannels, or just wetwipes, that have been in the freezer. If you have a cooler with you, put them in there.
- use frozen small bottles of water or cartons of juice to keep the cooler and contents chilled, rather than freezer packs. They will thaw, in time, and at least you still have something cold to drink. Pack non frozen drinks too, of course!
- make up a cooling mist to spray on your face, pulse points, feet. That just means decanting a few drops of peppermint essential oil and some water into a small spray bottle that you can carry around. Though make sure you close your eyes, and take your glasses off, if you're going to do this!
Other people
Be aware of other people, and ready to help, especially children and elderly, they find it most difficult of all to adapt to excessive heat.
Offer your postman or other delivery callers a glass of chilled water.
Hot water thermostat
Turn it down! You don't need to heat your hot water as much as usual when all you're going to do is have a cool shower, so don't bother with it. I've heard that a tepid hot water tank, without much throughput, creates a risk of Legionnaire's Disease, and maybe if you live alone and don't shower much, that might be true. In the UK in 2017, there have been 346 cases reported to date (185 confirmed).
But for most people, I think that turning down the thermostat is the best bet. If it really worries you, then get a big plastic jug to fill with cold water from the hot tap, and use it to water the garden or even flush the toilet. Do Your Own Research, though.
There's plenty of ways to enjoy all sorts of weather, heat included. Hope you have fun – and if I've missed something off, please check in on the comments.


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Cononer's "open verdict" in R.Gunasegaran's death
I view with extreme outrage and concern at the Cononer's "open verdict" in R.Gunasegaran's death in police custody inquest – the latest in the long list of inquests where the magistrates acting as coroners have failed to discharge their duties to impartially inquire into the cause of death and find the perpetrators involved.
Coroner Siti Shakirah Mohtarudin like so many other previous coroners, went out of her way to protect the policemen and the hospital personnel involved in covering up for the police – in order to cast doubt into the cause of death so that an "open verdict" can be found. This effectively meant that the police are not to be blamed as the cause of death was not determined.
It is a scandal how she can arrive at an "open verdict" when there were 4 eyewitnesses to the deceased being assaulted by Lance Corporal Mohd Faizal Mat Taib. She even pondered whether the injuries could have been caused by efforts to resuscitate the deceased even though the medical officer testified that no effort was made at resuscitation!
It is shocking indictment of the poor standard of the country's criminal justice system and lawlessness of the PDRM when so many people, mostly young men in good health can be detained by the police but end up dead. The situation is made worse when the medical authorities in charge of conducting post-mortems normally do a poor job as did the Kuala Lumpur Hospital in this instance, had even failed to store the body properly causing it to rot.
The overwhelming majority of deaths in police custody cases are only investigated internally by the police themselves which are obviously unsatisfactory. The few cases that are subjected to inquests have shown to be very slow and ineffective e.g. the inquest into the death of Ulaganathan Muniandy, then 19 years old in 2003 – after numerous postponements, has yet to be completed.
According to the Royal Commission on the Police report in 2005, there have only been 6 inquests carried out for the deaths of 80 people while in police custody between 2000 and 2004.
This trend of hospitals colluding with the police in covering up crimes, and the coroners stamping "open verdicts" in inquests cannot be allowed to continue as I fear that the serious damage done to these key state institutions' credibility may be irreversible and may lead the rakyat into cynicism or worse take matters into their own hands as the rakyat simply cannot get justice.
The death of R. Gunasegaran, then only 31 years old at the Sentul Police Station, is neither an isolated incident nor the case of a few rotten apples but a wider and serious problem of the institutions' lack of accountability, transparency and independence that allow such deaths to be covered up with no justice for the rakyat.
We must stop this rot before it is too late.
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Juventus players speak of pride
"I'm not here to judge what the referee saw, because it was a borderline incident. All I'll say is that you can't be that cynical in the 93rd minute, to shatter the dreams of a team that had given everything it had to give. We had heart and enthusiasm, we played well and we showed our character. I've always found it an honour to go up against this team and this club in front of this crowd, but tonight we deserved extra time at the very least. We knew we didn't have much of a chance of doing it, but you never known in life. I knew I could count on these players because they're capable of anything. We had managed to do it and I'm truly proud of that."
"We would have deserved it tonight. I don't know how many teams can say they've produced a performance like that here at the Bernabeu. I can only say that after tonight we are even more determined to win our seventh straight Scudetto so we're going to be throwing ourselves into achieving that objective even more now."
"It was an absurd incident, just like last year with Bayern Munich. We're really disappointed. It hurts to get knocked out like that, but I'm proud of this team. We played a fantastic game tonight in terms of intensity and technique. It's unbelievable that our captain isn't allowed to speak to the referee – the red card was very harsh."


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The Transom was all set to interview Nelson Johnson, a New Jersey Superior Court trial judge and the author of Boardwalk Empire: The Birth, High Times, and Corruption of Atlantic City, the little history book that inspired the big television show of the same name. Then a strange message arrived in our inbox from Mr. Johnson's publicist: "I'm afraid Nelson Johnson has been required to cancel all appearances related to his writing, pending a formal decision by the NJ Superior Court." Of all the times we have had a story fall dead in the water, this was new.
According to Mr. Johnson's publisher, Plexus Publishing, a regional firm based out of Medford, N.J., the state court has ordered the author to cease his extrajudicial activities due to concern that his self-promotion is stepping outside of the bounds of what is ethical according to the state code of conduct for judicial employees. This week, Mr. Johnson will make a counterargument to the Advisory Committee on Extrajudicial Activities, the publisher said.
"We don't know what the ultimate decision will be," said John B. Bryans, Mr. Johnson's editor and the editor in chief of Plexus Publishing. "We're hopeful, but the New Jersey court is going to do what they're going to do."
The guidelines on extrajudicial activities state that judges may "receive royalties from books authored before assuming judicial office," "contribute to a feature column in the New Jersey Lawyer" and "serve on an advisory board of Judicial Associate Editors" (among other very specific regulations), but there are no guidelines regarding the promotion of a book that has been made into a television series by HBO.
"The court-related duties of a judiciary employee shall take precedence over all outside activities," says Canon 5 of the Code of Conduct–"Outside Employment and Other Outside Activities." Judiciary employees are also prohibited from "outside employment in the casino industry" and may not "engage in outside employment when the primary function of such employment is dispensing alcohol by the drink." Those feel like relevant details in a discussion about Atlantic City.
The final decision could take months, Mr. Bryans said, and could not have come at a worse time for the small publisher, which distributes books mostly in west New Jersey and just across the state line in Pennsylvania. Plexus Publishing has printed 85,000 copies of Mr. Johnson's book, with a new foreword by Terence Winter, the show's lead writer and a veteran of The Sopranos. Though the author has been muzzled, Plexus is "hoping for a best seller in a couple of weeks," Mr. Bryans said.
Mr. Bryans acquired the book in 2002 as an unsolicited manuscript from Mr. Johnson, a trial attorney and amateur historian at the time who had never published anything before. The book has sold "no more than 15,000 copies" up to now, Mr. Bryans said, mostly in and around Atlantic City.
Mark Wahlberg and his partner, Steve Levinson, acquired screen rights to the book in 2006. Plexus and HBO declined to comment on how much the rights were sold for, but it is undoubtedly a higher sum than Mr. Johnson's advance when Plexus acquired the book. Martin Scorsese directed HBO's pilot episode of Boardwalk Empire, starring Steve Buscemi as Nucky Thompson, a crook and political boss in Prohibition-era Atlantic City, based on the real-life Enoch Johnson (no relation to Nelson). The series will premiere on Sept. 19. Mr. Johnson is credited with inspiring the story. The pilot cost $20 million to make.
"I don't even remember what the advance for the book was at this point," Mr. Bryans said. "It was a modest four-figure advance. It's amazing the book went on to be one of the most expensive television series ever produced."


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Every couple dreams to wedding dayIt became an original, vivid and memorable. Therefore, more and more in love tend to hold the wedding ceremony abroad. The celebration in one of the cities of Italy will be unforgettable tale that gave the touching memories of the happiest day of your life. The mild climate, magnificent palaces, friendly people, beautiful coastline, excellent food - though this country was created for weddings.
How to organize a wedding in Italy
Foreign citizens have the right to registermarriage in Italy, and to carry out the ceremony is permitted not only for local municipalities, but also in any other place you like. For example, it may be a luxury Milan, picturesque lakes, romantic Venice, fairytale castles and palaces. The choice depends on the wishes of a particular pair.
If you want to make a formalwedding ceremony in Italy, resulting in the local municipality of a marriage certificate is recognized in Russia on a par with the document issued by any registry office in Russia. That is, the official wedding in Italy is in the territory of the Russian Federation in full force, and you do not have to register their relationship beforehand or after.
Where to hold the wedding ceremony in Italy
This is a charming, elegant Europeanthe country offers a number of options for wedding ceremonies. Holiday decorations can be: seaside, picturesque lake with luxury villas, ancient city with ancient abbeys and castle complex. Some couples prefer to get married in Italy among wine plantations or green hills cozy countryside. Every corner of this fabulous country has its own characteristics and its own, incomparable, atmosphere.
In Rome
If you decide to get married in the heartThe peninsula - the city of Rome, it will be twice as the best one. The newlyweds will be in the capital of Italy, shrouded in a thousand years of history, which is located countless monuments. Rome will give lovers the opportunity to feel the atmosphere of one of the oldest cities in the world by organizing a wedding ceremony in the Vatican.
In Turin
This city - center of Piedmont, a citytwo thousand years of history, the heart of Italian art. He is considered one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. It is an ideal city in Italy for the organization of the wedding ceremony, both formal and symbolic. The celebration and a feast for the small number of guests may arrange a couple on the bank of the river Po, in the complex Borgo Mediovale, surrounded by a picturesque park.
In Milan
A unique city that has absorbed elementsvarious historical eras. Medieval buildings are side by side with modern buildings. Fashion Capital enables young to buy for the holiday exclusive dresses from world fashion designers. Famous Sempione Park and the Arc de Triomphe will not leave indifferent the bride and groom. Be sure to hire a good photographer, because you'll want to keep all the fabulous moments of their wedding in pictures.
In Verona
It's hard to find a more romantic place in Italyfor the wedding ceremony, than the city of Romeo and Juliet. Verona atmosphere imbued with ancient history. Coming here, you will definitely feel it. If desired, you can organize a ceremony near the tomb of Juliet, rented this beautiful villa. After the official part, visit the symbol of invincible love.
In Tuscany
Wedding in Tuscany will be romantic and happyevent is the very nature of love is breathing. Town of couple in love will give the opportunity to experience a true taste of centuries-old traditions and art. Rent for the wedding ceremony a small hotel and a wedding held at the bosom of the picturesque rolling hills, hidden lush green vegetation.
In Venice
The most romantic city of Italy, whichdream of millions of brides from around the world - Venice. Fantastic location, located on the water, is beautiful in all seasons. The ceremony, held on the streets of the city, will be the crown of elegance, sophistication and luxury. Festive evening the couple will be able to spend on the beautiful Piazza San Marco, and the wedding will transport rented gondola.
In Florence
Heart Renaissance Italy welcomeslovers from around the world. Cobbled narrow streets of Florence beckon aroma of freshly ground coffee, parks and gardens are surrounded by greenery and flowers, and shops with cheese fascinate every visitor guest. Wedding ceremony on the territory of the Palazzo del Signoria transports young in an era of luxury Medici. The celebration will be a great start to your happy family life.
The Langhe Monferrato
This wine-producing province is next toAlpine mountains. Newlyweds will be captivated by the coziness of small villages, medieval manors and castles on the background of snow-capped mountain peaks. Wedding Season lasts from June to September, when nature reaches its peak of beauty. Wedding ceremonies are often conducted in the lap of nature: the vineyards, at the pool, on the terrace or in the gardens of old villas.
On Lake Como
Lake Como - not only the most beautiful in Italy,but also one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. It is located not far from Milan. Alps protect the lake from the strong cold winds that ensures couples who have decided to hold a wedding ceremony on the shores of Como, an excellent weather. Picturesque location is suitable not only for the organization of celebrations, it will give an unforgettable pleasant memories of the newlyweds who spend at Lake honeymoon.
On Lake Maggiore
Charming Lake Maggiore in a very longtime inspires artists and poets. If the couple want to hold a wedding ceremony filled with romance, Maggiore is the ideal place. Numerous villas located on its shores, will open in front of adoring couples its doors, offering luxurious rooms and tasty Italian cuisine.
Documents required for registration of marriage
To register a marriage in Italy, Russiacitizens should apply to representatives of the local consulate of their country. For Nulla Osta (permission for marriage) must be submitted to the authorities a set of documents, translated into Italian and legalized by a notary:
- Foreign and Russian passports.
- The certificate of termination of the previous marriage (if that was the place to be).
- Birth certificates.
- It helps that the couple does not consist in other marriages (there are outstanding representatives of the registrar).
- The document on the change of name, if this action was carried out.
How much does a wedding ceremony in Italy
The approach to the organization of wedding ceremonies, as well as in the whole of Western Europe, Italy It is somewhat different from that in Russia. We have considered the norm cheat on services, which is equal to 100 to 300%. On the territory of the Italian wedding coordinators are trying to choose the best option for each pair, and payment for his services is about 10% of the wedding budget. This approach is more economical.
Minimum list of what the couple will need to take care when planning Italian wedding:
- Decide with the city, and a place for the ceremony.
- Hire a wedding coordinator (without the person well-versed in this industry, you can not do in Italy).
- Prepare the necessary documents, including visas.
- Reserve a restaurant for a wedding banquet.
- Hire a stylist, buy clothes in Italy or bring from Russia.
- Find quality video and fotooperatorov.
- Taking care of the transfer (from airport to the hotel and then to the venue of the wedding ceremony).
- Find the perfect hotel and book rooms.
- Buy tickets to Italy and back.
- Order a bouquet for the bride.
Expenses for professional services will be distributed like this:
- Wedding coordinator: 1/10 of the celebrations of the budget.
- Photographer and video: from 800 to 2500 euros.
- Stylist: 300-400 euro.
- Restaurant: 100-200 euro.
- Hotel: 100-500 Euros per night for 1 person.
- Flora: around 200 euros.
To name the exact amount of how much costItalian wedding ceremony, it is impossible. There is always a chance of finding cheaper options. Remember, a wedding - this holiday, where you can not save too, especially if it takes place on the territory of the beautiful Italy. Professional service will never be cheap, but the memory of the wedding day is priceless. There are two versions of the celebration: formal or symbolic ceremony. The second option is not only less expensive in terms of money and time.
Prices for holding a symbolic ceremony
To organize a symbolic wedding,organizer must find the right place and the person who will be able to hold it. Symbolic ceremony in Italy is carried out upon presentation of the marriage certificate. celebration cost will depend on the particular circumstances, as fixed tariffs to many places in Italy there. The minimum price for the wedding ceremony - 200 euros.
The cost of an official ceremony
Couples can make a formal weddingceremony anywhere Italy if it refers to the property of the municipality. For example, in the territory of theaters, libraries, some private estates and abbeys. Therefore, the price can vary greatly, ranging from 0, ending the five-digit sums. The most expensive considered the ceremony in tourist cities like Venice or Rome. For example, a wedding in the palace Cavalli on a weekday is about 2 thousand euros.
Not all popular places in Italy so dear. On the island of Capri, for example, the wedding will be much cheaper. Domestic tour operators offer loving couples to buy wedding packages from 2.5 million euros. Upper repartition remains unlimited. For a minimum set of services in the most popular areas of Italy newlyweds will have to pay 3 euros.
Video: conducting weddings for couples in Italy
For centuries, Italy has attracted connoisseursart from around the world. What could be more romantic than a wedding on the territory of this wonderful country? Fascinating nature, incredible beauty of castles, pristine beaches, delicious and hearty Italian cuisine, hospitality and friendliness of its inhabitants - all this will leave an indelible mark, and the most pleasant memories. Couples who want to get married away from all Italy offers castles and medieval villas near the Mediterranean coast. To brighten imagine a wedding, watch this video:
Photos weddings held in Italy
One of the most suitable places forwedding ceremony - Italy. The country offers a fantastic opportunity not only for the organization of celebrations, but also for a honeymoon. You will be met cozy bars, offering fine wines, beautiful cobbled streets, the golden hills of Tuscany, Liguria and colorful buildings bright blue sea. All this can be a great decoration of your wedding, as in the photographs below.


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The Netherlands and Australia are seeking access to the MH17 crash site in Ukraine, as more planes with victims' bodies landed in Eindhoven.
Foreign ministers from both countries attended a ceremony marking the departures in the city of Kharkiv.
Separately the EU has formally announced that it is strengthening sanctions against Russia.
It says that "15 further persons and 18 entities" have been subjected to an asset freeze and a visa ban.
A statement says that those targeted are "responsible for action against Ukraine's territorial integrity".
"This brings the number of persons currently under EU sanctions in connection with the situation in Ukraine to 87 while the number of entities will rise to 20," the statement issued on behalf of the Council for the European Union said.
The statement also said that the Council had decided to introduce measures which pave the way for "imposing asset freezes and visa bans on persons and entities that actively support or are benefiting from Russian decision-makers responsible for the annexation of Crimea or the destabilisation of eastern Ukraine".
'Bring home everybody'
The Dutch and Australian Foreign Ministers, Frans Timmermans and Julie Bishop are negotiating with Ukrainian officials in Kiev to send police to the crash site which is controlled by pro-Russia rebels amid continuing fighting.
Rebels have been accused of shooting down the Malaysia Airlines plane.
All 298 people on board the flight died in the crash on 17 July, including 193 Dutch citizens, 43 Malaysians and 27 Australians.
About 200 bodies were recovered and transported to Kharkiv, which is outside rebel territory.
The first coffins carrying victims of the crash arrived by plane in the Netherlands on Wednesday for forensic identification.
A second batch arrived on Thursday and two more aircraft – reported by Dutch media to be carrying 75 bodies – arrived in Eindhoven on Friday afternoon.
Australian leader Tony Abbott on Friday said an additional 100 police would be deployed to Europe, joining 90 officers in London awaiting permission to enter and secure the crash site.
He described it as "a humanitarian mission with a clear and simple objective to bring them home".
Dutch investigators have faced difficulties gaining access to the rebel-controlled crash site in eastern Ukraine, amid continuing fighting there.
With remains still being found one week on, experts warn it could be months before all victims are identified.
The US says it believes that rebels shot down flight MH17 with a Russian-provided SA-11 Buk surface-to-air missile, probably by mistake. Russia has frequently denied sending any rocket launchers into Ukraine.
Leading rebels in eastern Ukraine have given conflicting accounts of whether they had control of a Buk launcher at the time the plane was downed.
The fighting in eastern Ukraine erupted in April and is believed to have claimed more than 1,000 lives.


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Sophie, a gentle shepherd mix, has seen some truly terrible things. Last week Sophie was caught in the crossfire, quite literally, when a domestic dispute between her owner and his roommate turned violent, ending in what police believe to be a murder-suicide in their Chicago home.
Both men died but Sophie survived, despite being shot in the head. When officers arrived at the scene, Sophie went to them weakly for help. They rushed her to Blue Pearl Veterinary Center, where she received emergency care.
Miraculously, Sophie is on the mend - although she seems to have suffered some neurological damage from the gunshot wound and her movements are wobbly and off-balance. Frankie's Friends, a rescue organization, is helping raise money to cover Sophie's care.
With no family and no home, Sophie's future is uncertain - but it seems like it won't be that way for long. "We've been flooded with requests from people who are interested in adopting her," Frankie's Friends posted on Facebook on Tuesday. "And we're confident she will go to a loving home where she'll get the care she needs."
Sophie will need lots of love and care to heal, but dog lovers around the country are pitching in to make sure she gets what she needs - and deserves.


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A full-house, coast-to-coast touring bike
It has been almost 120 years since bicycle manufacturer Oscar Hedstrom and bicycle racer George Hendee stuffed a one-off single cylinder 2-horsepower motor into a diamond-frame bicycle chassis and formed what would become the Indian Motocycle (sic) Company.
The first machines were sold to the public in 1902. Within 10 years, they were selling more than 30,000 units. Eventually, the company would become the largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world. But, the future would not prove easy for Indian.
After WWII, market anticipation would prove difficult and the factory in Springfield, Mass., closed in 1953. The rights to the once-proud brand changed hands a few times and, according to purists, the good name was sullied more than once. Polaris Industries would acquire the rights in 2011 and they were determined to do it correctly.
Polaris had been building Victory motorcycles since 1998 so it had the skills. The Minnesota-based company also had the finances to fully fund the iconic Indian marque and the turnaround has been dramatic.
The 2017 Indian Roadmaster is a full-house tour bike. It is aimed at buyers who want maximally optioned, coast-to-coast travelers such as the Honda Goldwing and the Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited.
The Roadmaster is powered by an 1811cc air-cooled V-twin that Indian calls the Thunder Stroke 111. It's a chunky, air-cooled motor with heavily-finned cylinder heads that accent the brawny oomph of a classic American V-twin. Hit the keyless ignition and the big 4-inch-diameter pistons pound out the nostalgic rhythm of the open road.
The Indian Roadmaster is one big honkin' motorcycle. Fully fueled, it tips the scale at 944 pounds. Overall length is 104 inches and it's wide at 39.6 inches. Loaded for a two week coast-to-coast tour with a passenger, the gross vehicle weight can hit 1,385 pounds. But that weight mostly disappears once the side stand is in the wind. I had no trouble on the move, but maneuvering it at slow speed did take bit of familiarity. More seat time breeds confidence and owners should easily adapt to the girth around town or in traffic.
Indian cites 119 foot-pounds of torque at 2,800 rpm, a perfect mix of power and sound that shoves the big bike effortlessly down the pavement. Fifth gear at 3,000 revs is a comfortable freeway pace. There's still some throttle available, the exhaust sounds sweet and the big hoss settles into a steady, loping pace. Crank it harder and there's beaucoup gallop left for those big desert roads.
Anyone with a smartphone will understand the touch-sensitive pinch-swipe Ride Control System and its 7-inch touchscreen. But mastering the RCS itself requires some familiarity. Nearly every parameter of vehicle status, audio information, ride data, weather and gobs more is available at a rider's gloved fingertip. If you add in the Bluetooth phone headset, maps and navigation, music, even diagnostic trouble codes, the sheer amount of data approaches overkill. The RCS screen is customizable to pare down to only the info that the rider needs at a glance. Initially, the temptation to scroll through endless info while under way required some resistance.
The Roadmaster has some seriously big luggage space; the total volume is more 140 liters. The top box alone will swallow two full-size helmets and all three hard bags have remote locking. The rider comfort is top-notch. Heated grips and luxurious heated leather seats, a power windscreen, removable lower fairings complete with manual damper doors keep the cockpit warm and dry. Cruise control and ABS make hours in the saddle melt away.
The passenger footboards are adjustable and my Personal Passenger was impressed by the pillion perch. Her eyes gleamed at the accommodations and seemingly limitless depth of storage.
The frame is cast aluminum with an integral air box. The front fork tubes provide 4.7 inches of travel; the rear shock is air-assisted at 4.5 inches of cushion. Brakes are up to the task for a bike of its size; dual front rotors are clamped by four-piston calipers while the single rear disc uses twin-pot calipers. Cast 16-inch wheels are shod with appropriate rubber.
Any complaints? Over rough pavement, the windshield clattered unless it was fully down or fully up and some booming sounds emanated from the nether regions behind the hard bags. Fueling the 5.5 gallon tank required careful placement of the California emissions gas nozzle; I burped out a pint of 91 octane on the first fill-up. Like any large V-twin, the rear cylinder will warm your thigh in traffic.
But, it's a gorgeous motorcycle. The leather is stunning. The fit and finish are first rate. My Roadmaster was Willow Green and Ivory Cream, a pure nostalgia color and the two-tone scheme emphasized the classic Indian fenders and tank. There is no mistaking the swoopy full-skirted fenders, twin-cap fuel tank and the chromed headdress fender light.
The bike is American made in Spirit Lake, Iowa. My tester had a base price of $30,399. Add the buyer can add such accessories as Stage 2 cams, passenger armrests, a zootier exhaust or any further chromey enhancements.
When I ride, I'm accustomed to getting "The Wave" from other motorcyclists, but the Indian got me a few thumbs-ups from car drivers as well. The Roadmaster is a stunning statement piece, pure and simple.
Michaud is a San Diego-based motorcycle writer and restorer. Send email to email@example.com.


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I wore foundation from the sample I was given for the next couple of weeks and I absolutely fell in love. Although I was still a bit hesitant, as I've been known to try samples that I love and buy the full product that I end up really disliking, I felt more confident in this product and decided to give it a shot. Best. Decision. Ever.
I can honestly say that this foundation is the best one I have ever used and I've used a lot! Although the bottle appears quite small, it contains 30ml of product which lasts a very long time. You only need the tiniest amount to cover your entire face and blend into your neck. To me, it seemed very high coverage but extremely light-weight which I loved. I could barely tell it was there, a huge difference to my usual Maybelline Dream Satin Liquid foundation which can sometimes feel a bit 'caked on'.
Another plus is how long lasting it is. The packaging claims that it lasts up to 15 hours and I can definitely vouch for that. I get up and do my makeup at about 8am every week day, ready for sixth form, and don't get home until 6-7pm most nights because of work. I'll then leave my makeup on usually until right before I go to bed which will often be between 10 and 12. When I'm just about to take it off at the end of the day, it always looks exactly the same as when I originally applied it 14-16 hours earlier. It's brilliant and gives me a lot of confidence in myself! I've also been finding that I've been using less powder with this foundation. Although I still apply a little bit in the morning to set it, I never have to reapply it throughout the day.
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Despite the lack of foundation pump (which you can buy separately if you really feel that you need one) I give this foundation a 10/10. The price is expensive, but I think it's worth it to know that you don't have to worry about your making base fading all day, which is especially nice if you're going out in the evening as well!


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Governor Hogan has announced additional legislative actions on several bills that passed during the 2017 General Assembly session. The Governor vetoed one bill and will let several others take effect without his signature.
Governor Hogan vetoed Senate Bill 543/House Bill 694 – Higher Education – Admissions Process – Criminal History. SB 543/HB 694 Veto Letter
Legislation of note that will take effect without his signature is listed below.
- House Bill 631 Public Health – Essential Off-Patent or Generic Drugs – Price Gouging – See Governor's Letter on HB 631
- House Bill 1283 Alcoholic Beverages – Class 5 Brewery License – See Governor's Letter on HB 1283
- Senate Bill 224/House Bill 294 Public Safety – Regulated Firearms – Definition of Convicted of a Disqualifying Crime
- Senate Bill 651/House Bill 425 Public Schools – Suspensions and Expulsions
- Senate Bill 1034 Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission – Funding and Video Streaming – See Governor's Letter on SB 1034
A complete list of Senate and House bills taking effect without the Governor's signature can be found in the links below.


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We made it - a brand new fresh year lies before us. A new canvas yet unspoiled upon which we will paint our future. How are you going to approach your new year? What are your goals and your plans for success for 2010? Too early to think about it you say. No, today is the day to begin. Start on Monday and you've already wasted 1% of the year! Start NOW!
Don't know where to start, well, let me give you a kick start in the right direction. Then you add to it, fine tune it to fit your business plan, make it yours, but MOST IMPORTANTLY, start today!
Ten Ways To Go From Good To Great in 2010
1. Design 10 new products for your studio. This isn't just your job - ask your staff, ask your clients, ask fellow professionals. But be sure you come up with 10 new, original products that will "turn your clients on" for 2010.
2. Come up with 10 ways to promote your business for 2010. For instance, promise yourself to keep your blog up to date at least three times a week. Promise yourself to obtain a better understanding of the capabilities of Facebook and Twitter so that you can more easily spread the word about your business.
Get yourself invited to speak at Civic groups in your city or town. There are hundreds of these groups in every city around the country, AND they are always looking for speakers. Need a topic - how about; "How to Take Better Pictures With Your Camera."
You're the professional and should be able to put together a presentation on the subject in no time. What's the benefit of your program presentation? It puts your professional face in front of a lot of new prospective clients. And, when you stand in the front of the room, you are the EXPERT in that room! Have business cards/promotional materials ready to hand out.
There, I've given you 4 to start - you've only got 6 to go.
3. Come up with 10 new ways to "touch" your customers for 2010. Holiday cards, birthday cards, the occasional phone call. There, you have three more - only 7 to go.
4. Come up with 10 new photography shooting ideas - different compositions, Z-ray ideas, a new lens perspective etc. Maybe a different way of saying this is to say, "Come up with 10 photo ideas you are not using now."
5. Spend some time researching 10 blogs that speak to your creativity and photography and then regularly and consistently follow them and learn from them. Make that 9 blogs - surely DigitalProTalk is your #1 choice;~) The best way to learn is to study. Spending 30 minutes a day studying your 10 favorite blogs is a great way to keep yourself refreshed and revitalized.
6. Spend $24.95 at Kelby Training. That will open the doors to hundreds of lessons on photography, Lighting, Lightroom, and Photoshop. It's the best educational "bang for the buck" available. Watch at least 10 training sessions. Remember, knowledge is power!!!
7. Head to Barnes and Noble or Amazon and buy 10 books on photography, any kind of photography. Now you've started your "knowledge" library. Schedule time each week to read and study the contents of your new library. The first book I would buy is "Captured by the Light" by David Ziser. Oh, such shameless self promotion.
8. Design 10 new studio promotions for 2010. "Baby Day Thursday", "Fridays Are For Families In June", "Me and My Best Friend (or pet)". This list of promotions can be creative and varied. Just remember to think "outside of the box" as you create your promos. Not everyone will be an earth shattering success, but the process of planning and doing them will discipline you to continue to promote your business and refine the promotions.
9. Make 10 new contacts with vendors. Plan to visit them regularly during the year. I am NOT talking about putting the big "SMOOZE" on them. I talking about creating meaningful relationships so you can build on each others success. Helping them to become more successful will only help lead to your own success.
10. Devise 10 ways to stay inspired for 2010. Inspiration is your high octane fuel for 2010. Never run out or it or your year will sputter to a stop. There are many ways to stay inspired in this wonderful profession:
- Look at beautiful photography,
- Take photo-walks,
- Brain storm with like minded photographers,
- Setting up photography "play dates" with yourself and even other photographers you like to hang with.
- Photograph something, anything you routinely don't photograph
There, I've given you five - only 5 to go.
Hey gang, whether we like it or not, we need to make a concerted effort to not remain the same but to constantly challenge ourselves. We've got to constantly strive to keep the creative "brain juices" flowing and if we do, I promise you, you will have a great 2010! Work the plan deliberately, daily, and diligently and you will succeed.
A Happy and Prosperous New Year to everyone,


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One-Eyed Girl, always creates some awesome in her own unique style. Kasey's latest customs, "Duck Hunter" and "Yosh and Baby", were created for the "8 Bit and Beyond: 2" group show at the Bottleneck Gallery in Brooklyn, NY. Curated by Chogrin, the show centers around the video game characters. However, inspiration is not limited to the 8 bit realm of characters, hence the "Beyond". Kasey's "Duck Hunter" piece is inspired by an 8 bit video game classic, Duck Hunt. Kasey created the obnoxious dog and target duck using a 4" Bub and some great sculpting and paint work to bring the piece to life. This piece is priced at $200 and is going to initially be available at the Bottleneck Gallery during the show.
Kasey also created a second piece for the "8 Bit and Beyond: 2" show, "Yosh and baby". This piece was inspired by Kasey's favorite childhood video game, "Yoshi's Island". It features the character Yoshi and a baby Mario, which was created from a 4" vinyl Joe Ledbetter piece. Again, Kasey uses inspiration to create a well known character in her own unique style. This wonderful piece is priced at $175 and will also initially be available at the show. Opening reception for the "8 Bit and Beyond: 2" show is Friday August 8th from 7pm to 9pm. Those in the area should take a trip out to Bottleneck Gallery and support some great art.
Aug 7, 2014
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"8 Bit and Beyond 2" Customs by One-Eyed Girl
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Despite the car being completed frosted over yesterday morning my Dahlias are fine. I can only think that there is some sort of protection from the houseReplyDelete
I think there's so much protection from the house it's untrue. Especially old houses which leak heat all over the place. I bet if we had infrared goggles to view the way in which we are wasting money heating up the neighbourhood, we'd spend more time doing insulation etc!ReplyDelete
VP ... hey girl .. I hear the your sadness in this frost victim .. but you have to give it up some time .. and I'm sure next year it will all be even more spectacular !ReplyDelete
Dr. Who said so !!! hahaha
At least you got a beautiful shot out of it. Our freeze came without the frosting. All I had was droopy stems & leaves. At least I cut the last three blooms & buds & brought them in before the cold.ReplyDelete
Can your dahlias survive in ground over winter where you are? Here I'd have to dig them up. We've had frist a few times already and I admit I'm ready for a long winter's nap!ReplyDelete
~ Monica
- Anonymous30 October 2008 at 17:35
My dahlias have been completely befuggled but, oddly a Cobea next door to them is still flowering.ReplyDelete
PG - my Dahlias are wall protected too, but I think -4 was just that bit too much for them!ReplyDelete
Emmat - and you live in that Heat Island that is London.
Joy - I bear news re Dr Who - have a look in your Blotanical messages!
MMD - I did the same. I amanged to rescue some budded David Howard blloks, so at least I'll have cheerful Dahlia blooms on my kitchen windowsill for a few more days yet.
TGF - we're supposed to dig them up and store them overwinter. I haven't bothered for the past few years, but I make sure they have a very thick mulch to snuggle under for the winter!
James - hello! I was just admiring your snowy Cornish Aromatics when your comment came in :)
- Anonymous30 October 2008 at 21:39
We were just -1 here so only my Ipomoeas bit the dust. Don't know what I'd do if we get a real winter - I'm being a bit indecisive about covering up large tender plants. It will serve me right if I get caught out.ReplyDelete
EG - know what you mean. They always look so forlorn when they're covered up don't they? I'm wondering whether this much earlier start to wintry weather is a bit of a sign though...ReplyDelete
I have moonfire and it is just hanging on. We are high enough up here for the wind to be a problem but not the frost. Still can't be much longer. I shall keep my eye on it. They have been really beautiful.ReplyDelete
Elizabethm - I do envy you your remaining Moonfire. I'd got used to ours hanging on to mid-November. I feel a bit short-changed this year. Still, their exit was pretty spectacular.ReplyDelete


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The Secret Life of Pets 2 Full Movie
The Secret Life of Pets 2 Full Movie: Facing the premiere of the sequel to "The Secret Life of Pets", the animated comedy that broke box office records in 2016, the actors who voice the characters talk about the main purpose of the film: to convey positive messages to the most children in a moment of social turbulence.
"These films are increasingly important to insert images and positive messages in the lives of children," Eric Stonestreet, an American known for his role in the hit series "Modern Family," said in an interview with Efe.
Today is the national day of pets in the United States, therefore, Illumination celebrates the best way to release the official trailer of 'The Secret Life or Pets 2', where we know more about the emotions of furry friends.
The first part of this story that tells us how pets really are once we close the door became a great success that joined the list of Illumination -where names like 'Despicable Me' and 'Minions' stand out. Now, with this sequel the center seems to be the struggles of pets to deal with certain emotional insecurities.
Illumination has been working on an impressive marketing strategy to successfully promote 'The Secret Life or Pets 2'. Since November of last year the commercialization of the animated film has hit the spot several times.
Beginning with the announcement of a new member to the cast of voices, Tiffany Haddish – who is very well positioned in the comedy genre and is known for her good chemistry with Kevin Hart (Snowball, the white rabbit) -, continuing with the group of teasers that revealed the return of original characters like: Max – who happens to be played by Patton Oswalt after the sexual scandal of Louis Ck -, Chloe (Lake Bell) and Gidget (Jenny Slate).
There is good news for those who were delighted with Secret Life of Pets (The Secret Life of your Pets, in Spanish America), the 2016 movie that captivated animal lovers, and is that Illumination (who will release the movie Mario Bros. .) has just released the first trailer of the sequel to the tape.
In this first preview, Chris Renaud, the director of the film, shows us the most complex side of animals: their minds. The first look shows Katie taking Max to the vet for the first time, an appointment that seems normal to us but seems to be very different for our pets.
While Max waits his turn to visit Dr. Francis, specialist in behavioral disorders, several animals show the problems that afflict their daily life, like that cat that does not understand how its owner always ends up throwing away the birds and mice dead he gives her; the hamster that for much time that runs does not go anywhere; the dog that has an evident fear of becoming a "bad boy" or a pair of apparently tender cats that have problems with fire.
Does any of the above sound familiar? While no human has the same problems as animals (although perhaps they could be arsonists), this trailer shows the similarity that exists between pets and us about our daily problems. People will not be running in a wheel without a fixed direction but the idea of an uncertain future drives anyone crazy, or we certainly do not expect anyone to tell us that we are "a good boy", but we do have problems with our self-esteem in certain occasions.
The Secret Life of your Pets will come to theaters on June 7, 2019 and will star Patton Oswalt, Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart, Jenny Slate, Ellie Kemper, Lake Bell, Dana Carvey, Hannibal Buress, Bobby Moynihan, Tiffany Haddish , Nick Kroll, Harrison Ford and Pete Holmes.
With more than 50 years of histrionic career, it is surprising that Harrison Ford has never given voice to an animated character. His debut will come with The Secret Life of your pets 2 (The Secret Life of Pets 2) in the role of Rooster, an extremely serious dog and without the necessary humor to withstand the excessive displays of emotion of Max and other animals. Although if you prefer to know it better, Illumination has presented a new advance around this singular canid.
The studio has not revealed the details of the plot, while the trailers have barely shown that Max goes to the vet, Snowball wants to be a superhero and Gidget practices to be a cat. What role will Rooster play in this story?
The secret life of your pets 2 is directed by Chris Renaud, responsible for the original delivery and who will be supported by Jonathan del Val in the co-direction. The film will feature the star voice of Patton Oswalt, who will take the place of Louis CK in the role of Max. He is accompanied by Eric Stonestreet (Duke), Kevin Hart (Snowball), Lake Bell (Chloe), Jenny Slate (Gidget), Albert Brooks (Tiberius) and the aforementioned Harrison Ford.


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I am trying to implement printing from pl/sql on our system. We are running Tru64 Unix and Oracle 8.0.5. I have configured an external procedure listener and created a shared library by following some of the documentation in Metalink. The test procedure called "wordcat" works fine. One of the things it does is create a file in /tmp called wordcat.out. Now I'd like to print this file. When I add the following to the c source code and then recompile the external procedure hangs:
int i;
i=system("/usr/bin/lpr -Ppedctest /tmp/wordcat.out");
(It hangs for any system call I make; e.g., "/usr/bin/touch".) The system command works fine when I compile it into it's own program. Has anyone run into something like this? Thanks a lot for any suggestions - I appreciate it.
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Come in to Orange Lantern Monday through Friday to check out a fantastic Bergen County happy hour. We have great prices on many of our favorite food and snacks, the perfect Bergen County NJ happy hour to end a long work day. And nothing goes better with tasty bar food than cold, refreshing beer. Our popular happy hour in Bergen County offers $2 Non-Premium Pints. Bring the whole work crew out to The Orange Lantern today!


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As well as being a time of intense excitement and happiness, the first few weeks at home with your new baby can be confusing, exhausting and exasperating. With less traditional support such as relatives available to help, families may need to rely on community, social and professional networks to provide the care and support they need and deserve.
Nurture and Grow birth preparation sessions are tailored to your needs whether you are first time parents, or having your fourth baby! We will come to your home and provide evidence based, up to date, relevant childbirth education to help prepare you for your upcoming birth.
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1.33pm, Friday 30th March, Los Angeles International Airport, California, USA
OK, folks – with any luck I'll be on my way home in about three hours, and should get in early Monday morning – at just the right time to grab a proper lamington and pint of Farmers Union Iced Coffee from Vili's Bakery 24 hour cafe out near the Adelaide airport on the corner of South Road and Manchester Avenue.
I have to say for the record that it's been a long run … but a good one! We've worked with new distributors in four states of the USA – thanks Fedway in New Jersey, Winebow in New York, the Lemma family up in Portland and The Wine Company in Minnesota – plus three provinces of Canada – thanks B & W Wines in Ontario and Pacific Wines & Spirits in British Columbia and Alberta. We had another dream program with our good mates The International Vancouver Playhouse Wine Festival; and we caught up with old friends Bacchus in Maryland, Heritage in Illinois, Vintage Wine in Ohio, and Henry Wine Group in California.
Wow … when you look at it like this, we have been busy!
But here's what we didn't do!
We didn't go to Texas and visit with our human Yalumba fortress, classic wine man, keeper of the traditional trail rides into the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and organizer of the wine show that goes on each year within the program of that massive event. Who would I be talking about? That would be Bear Dalton. And Bear … you're on my list for the next trip come the end of this year plus March next year. I definitely want to see that Chili Fest and BBQ cookoff at least once this lifetime! So sorry I didn't get there this year – but mark my words – I'll see ya next trip and cart something special from home and across the Pacific for dinner. Thanks again for the ongoing support – hope all goes well and I'll see you both when the mud dries!
So goodbye United States ofAmerica, thanks for being good to us this trip, and we'll see ya in September … especially this lovely bloke that I ran into the other night down on Hollywood Boulevard. They do not look like this in Angaston, Barossa Valley, South Australia.


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3 Tips to Authentic Living
- Do we lean in?
- Lean out?
- Be "one of the boys?"
- Be feminists?
- Be feminine?
This new series seeks to honor the savviness of Career Girls who can cut through the sea of well-intentioned advice by sharing easily accessible reminders on how to mindfully navigate life, find our inner compass, and craft our unique paths.
For the majority of us, external forces have a greater influence than we would like to admit in how we choose our careers, how we behave in the workplace, and how we determine major life decisions. Societal expectations and familial obligations often pressure us to put on a mask every morning; a mask of an identity of whom we think we're supposed to be. Yet the mask feels heavy and takes up a whole lot of energy to keep on. We are exhausted having playacted throughout the day.
Imagine the freedom of removing that mask and using all that energy for something more productive and fun. The act of removing the mask is therefore foundational to any discussion about successful careers: to live authentically.
In recent years, case studies and books focus on how leaders who exude authenticity and genuineness with credibility can mobilize and attract others to follow them. Sounds easy, right? Remove the mask and just be ourselves.
But, what if we have NO clue who we are or feel like there are several versions of ourselves?
The truth is, most of us are lost or feel like we are different people under different circumstances at some point in our lives. And those feelings are absolutely OK. Living authentically can redirect our energy for positivity. However, living authentically is not an excuse for selfish behavior or abandoning responsibilities. Living authentically is compromising with others without compromising oneself. By living authentically, we can embrace moments of identity confusion not as paralyzing fear, but as opportunities for growth and change.
As biochemist Dr. Libby Weaver, says,
If you knew who you were, you would be amazed at yourself.
- Assume support — We often find ourselves living with a mask when we are in constant fear of other's disapproval. We agree to things we don't want or avoid opportunities. The constant need for approval limits risk-taking and effective decision-making. Yet by assuming that others will support our decisions regardless, we release the need to be validated by others to our own detriment. Assume that what feels right to you will be welcomed and supported by everyone. It can free you of inaction based on fear and hiding behind a mask.
- Imagine you at 93 — Have you ever met someone in their 90s? For the most part, these individuals speak their minds (sometime a little too freely) and live their lives as they choose. Aware of their mortality, they simply could care less what other people think. Imagine you are 93. Would you still put on that mask? Would you regret spending your life behind a mask? f the answer is no, why would you live someone else's life now?
- Stay present — Most decisions lie in the nebulous greys of life – no absolute rights or wrongs. Overanalyzing the "what ifs" can be overwhelming, leading us to revert to the default of doing what we think others expect of us. Consider young children. They are these confident little beings who are simply themselves. They don't worry about the what ifs; they are ever present in the moment. By remaining present, we can make the best decision based on the information we have in front of us, setting forth motion for other good decisions to come. We can stop wondering what if or what others think, and rather, ground ourselves in the moment and our true selves.


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Banana and Blue Breakfast Smoothie
Banana and blueberries taste great when mixed with rolled oats, almond milk, cinnamon, and honey. It's the perfect way to start your day.
Prep Time
10 min
Total Time
10 min
Calories per serving
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 DOLE® Banana
- 1 cup frozen DOLE Blueberries
- 1 cup Unsweetened Original Almond Breeze® Almond Milk
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Add oats to blender. Cover; blend until a powder consistency.
- Add banana and blueberries, blend until smooth. Pour in almond milk, honey and cinnamon, continue blending until smooth. Serve.