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Sports quotes by Sasha Cohen
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The Olympics is about showing what you've done with your life, your dream as an athlete and sharing that with the world. I want to be the first lady to land a quadruple jump in competition. As I grow older, I know that my skating style will develop and mature. I'd like to cause a little riot in skating. The night before I compete, I like to have steak. Meat is especially important for female athletes because it provides them with the nutrients they need to perform at their best.
Sports quotes by Tiger Woods
Also aboutHumour, Golf, Advice, Children, Parenthood, Achievements, Honesty, Belief, Competition, Addiction
Hockey is a sport for white men. Basketball is a sport for black men. Golf is a sport for white men dressed like black pimps. Don't force your kids into sports. I never was. To this day, my dad has never asked me to go play golf. I ask him. It's the child's desire to play that matters, not the parent's desire to have the child play. Fun. Keep it fun. Achievements on the golf course are not what matters, decency and honesty are what matter. I mean, as an athlete, as a competitor, you have to have that belief in yourself. I'm addicted. I'm addicted to golf. Every sport evolves. Every sport gets bigger and more athletic, and you have to keep up.
Sports quotes by Shakira
Also aboutFootball, Education, Children
What happens is once you start to understand football, you realise that it's not just about the physical side of the game and chasing after a ball. It's a strategic sport which requires a lot of intelligence. It's a very mental game. I'm convinced that promoting sport is an intelligent way of educating our children.
Sports quotes by Sergey Bubka
Also aboutWork, Practice, Perseverance, Competence, Excellence, Inspiration, Vocation, Age, Career, Responsibility
I have bought pole vault equipment, the landing areas, posts, which costs a lot of money. We pay for coaches. You need to work very hard, you have to spend a lot of time practicing your sport - six to seven hours daily. I began with track and field because this is what I know. The strategy of my coach and me was that we looked at pictures of all the best pole vaulters from around the world, and we took the best parts from them, and we created a person that had never existed. We then started to work toward being such a person. I think that, generally, you need to live with your sport 24 hours a day.
Sports life is very short. What is nice about this sport is that I am responsible for most everything. I have spoken with many former athletes, and they tell me the best time they had was in sports. I listen to them and use their experience in my career. My policy was just to give good things for sports in my region. My jump was imperfect, my run-in was too short and my hands were too far back at takeoff. When I manage to iron out these faults, I am sure I can improve. Even now I want to keep my amateur spirit, to spend my time, to be in the sport with all my heart.
Sports quotes by Haruki Murakami
Also aboutIndividuality, Fitness, Running, Age, Records
I have always liked running, so it wasn't particularly difficult to make it a habit. All you need is a pair of running shoes and you can do it anywhere. It does not require anybody to do it with, and so I found the sport perfectly fits me as a person who tends to be independent and individualistic.
I've been running a full marathon every year for more than 20 years, and my record is getting worse. Getting older, getting worse. It's natural.
I've been running a full marathon every year for more than 20 years, and my record is getting worse. Getting older, getting worse. It's natural.


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Posts Tagged 'groove armada'
#195 my golden heart beats for two
Posted in dance, listen, love, tagged Classixx, groove armada, music, remix on March 10, 2010| Leave a Comment »
#181 New mixtape from Vicknoise!
Posted in dance, listen, love, tagged bag raiders, Classixx, dj hell, download, editors, ellie goulding, fear of tigers, groove armada, grum, keenhouse, michael cassette, mixtape, music, russ chimes, shiny toy guys, tensnake, vicknoise on February 22, 2010| Leave a Comment »
I just got this mixtape from Vicknoise and, as always when he's behind the decks, it's really great. It's a short mix with only 11 tracks but the selection contains many of my favourites…I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I do!
1. Fear of tigers – the adventures of pippi longstrump (diamond cut remix)
2. Bag raiders – nil by mouth (kinghtlife remix)
3. Tensnake – In the end (I want to cry)
4. Dj hell – U can dance (Carl Craig remix v2)
5. Keenhouse – Ari_es (Grum remix)
6. Shiny toy guns – Starts with one (classixx remix)
7. Michael Cassette – Moonlight runner
8. Editors – You don't know love (Boys Noize classic mix)
9. Groove Armada – Paper romance (urchins remix)
10. Ellie Goulding – Starry eyed (russ chimes remix)
11. Van She – Don't fear the reaper
#147 you can write me a love letter
Posted in dance, listen, look, tagged black light, groove armada, music, video on January 26, 2010| Leave a Comment »
I've never been a big fan of Groove Armada but it seems like things are changing. First out was I won't kneel and now Shameless and Paper Romance, all three from their upcoming album Black Light. They write on their Myspace blog that "Black Light is the best music we've ever made" and I'm looking forward to the release in March.
#145 in a shamelss world rock'n roll desire
Posted in dance, listen, look, love, tagged bryan ferry, carl craig, dj hell, groove armada, music, video on January 24, 2010| 1 Comment »
Bryan Ferry has done some really interesting collaborations lately, first the vocal on Dj Hell's you can dance, a track that's been around for a time and that will be officially released this days. Carl Craig has done an amazing remix that I think's gonna be played a lot this spring. Melodic, not too hard and a smooth vocal, for me it's techno at its best. The other collab is Shameless, a song that Ferry has co-written with Groove Armada. It isn't hard to notice that the old man has done more than only the vocal, it feels like a classic Bryan Ferry track, just with a little more bass. I've had it on repeat for the last days and it feels like one of those tracks that I won't get tired of, ever.
#126 all I have to offer is my heart
Posted in dance, listen, love, tagged download, edwin van cleef, groove armada, mixtape, music, remix, Van She, vicknoise on December 31, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Two of the most played tracks in the beginning of the year was Groove Armada – Drop the tough (Van She Remix) and Edwin Van Cleef – All I have to offer (orignal & Cyndi Seui remix). Vicknoise made a mixtape in April with both included and I really like how he mixes the tracks. You'll find the mixtape below, the mix is around minute 34 but the entire mix is great and you can download it here.
Stay tuned because I'll post some exclusive upcoming material from Vicknoise & Edwin here during next week!

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The Joyful Job: the Beatitudes
The Beatitudes – the highlight of the Sermon on the Mount. I've always liked this passage in Matthew's Gospel; my wife and I chose it for our wedding Mass. But I have had trouble understanding some of them. For instance, being told that it is blessed to be poor and meek can sound like the consolation prize for losers.
Help came from Pope Francis in April of this year. His long message called Gaudete et Exsultate (Latin for rejoice and be glad) is about being holy in everyday life, and the centrepiece, the main instruction for practical holiness, is his commentary on the Beatitudes.
Studying the Pope's take on the Beatitudes really carefully, it slowly dawned on me: what's going on here is a job orientation session.
Here's the scene: we've been accepted as new recruits for the job of being a fully-realized, authentic, honest-to-goodness human being. And Jesus is addressing us. He telling us about mandate, norms and goals:
- what he expects us TO DO. He wants us to show mercy, console and mourn with the down-hearted, make peace, and pursue justice as desperately as we eat and drink to survive.
- how he wants us to conduct ourselves – what traits or attributes or characteristics we should exhibit – what sorts of persons he wants us TO BE. He explains that we must be meek, poor in spirit and pure in heart.
- what RESULTS he expects from our labours. The sign that we are on the right track is the fact that we are harassed and persecuted for behaving in accordance with the Beatitudes.
Pope Francis doesn't organize his interpretations the way I do, although he does summarize the Beatitudes as a sort of "Christian's identity card." Here are highlights of his take on each Beatitude. (Warning: some of the points and vocabulary is mine, not the Pope's.)
"Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy." Mercy is a big theme for Pope Francis; it's even in his coat-of-arms motto. It is the perfect imitation of God. "God's perfection … gives and forgives superabundantly". Francis covers both meanings of mercy: showing leniency or forgiving, and exercising compassion, which has our hearts go out to others and give.
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." No, not mourning for our own losses; what the Pope talks about is reaching out and comforting others because everyone experiences pain and sorrow. Fight the worldly impulse to ignore and escape from other people's problems. (Francis frequently bemoans the "globalization of indifference.")
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God." This has several components. There's the vision of peace; note how often "Peace be with you" occurs in the Gospels, starting with angels at the birth of Jesus. The peace we envision is not merely absence of conflict – it's a matter of building peace. And this can be really challenging in everyday life, with awkward situations and abrasive people. In fact, we ourselves may cause conflict and misunderstandings, especially if we gossip. (The Pope hates gossip – he provides quite a rant about it!)
"Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth." Francis warns against pride and vanity; against smugness and being a self-assured fathead, especially when relating to others. Don't be judgmental; those with a superior air alienate rather than assist others. Christ was and portrayed himself as humble.
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." The Pope also warns against the shells of security we construct around ourselves: with money, reputation and other worldly goods. These make us self-satisfied, which distances us from others. It's better to be indifferent to these 'riches', not dominated by them. Those who are saturated cannot allow what is new, is more, is surprising to enter in. It's better to carry less inside of us and be open to God's more.
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." Avoid whatever might pollute your heart, says Francis. Shun scheming, nasty intentions and hidden agendas. And he adds a warning against being naïve: our good intentions, which come from the heart, stimulate us to do good, but the heart can also intend evil.
"Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Note the passive voice: it's about the reactions of other people. If what you do pleases everyone, you are not trying hard enough in the real world to go against the flow, to challenge and be a nuisance. Persecution can take the form of slander, lies, ridicule … all the way to martyrdom (the Cross) … because insistence on what is right can be countercultural, subversive, contrary to powerful interests. But here again, don't be naïve: if others are hostile, maybe one is simply being a jerk.
What about the rewards? Two of them look like a quid pro quo – be comforted if you mourn, receive mercy if you show mercy. The rest are very broad and grand (inherit the earth, see God, being called children of God and so forth). My takeaway is that all of this is access to a higher plane of being…. too lofty for me to comment on.
We have the Beatitudes because there is suffering. Everyone has their own trials and tribulations; Pope Francis repeatedly mentions the needs of the most marginalized and poorest among us. Don't be indifferent, he says; don't just accept suffering.
There are ways, such as the Beatitudes, to address suffering. Sometimes we should embrace the victims, sometimes we should combat the causes, and often we should do both. In order to be ready to do so and to do it well, we need to keep humble and sincere (so don't be smug, sneaky or smarmy, don't be a fathead or a sourpuss!) The payoff is finding true joy. OK? So gaudete et exsultate rejoice and be glad!
Thank you to the United Church community in Little Harbour, Nova Scotia, for inviting me to lead a service; this prodded me to think more about the Beatitudes.


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Texaco's stars fading as full-service station shuts down
By Andy Rieger, The Norman Transcript
Richard Melot's regrets are few these days. He just wishes he had written down some of the things that have happened in his nearly 27 years operating the Hollywood Texaco, a full-service gas station at McGee and Lindsey Streets.
There's the one about the man who entered the women's restroom and came out dressed as a woman. The co-ed who, when asked what kind of engine oil she preferred, said, "Pennzoil Lite." Or the still-loyal customer who got locked in the automatic car wash and was afraid to get out of his car for fear of getting whacked by a spray arm. Thank goodness for cell phones.
The men who wore the Texaco stars will have more time to remember those stories later this month. The station - one of Norman's last full-service gas stations - closes for good this month. Gas sales stopped last week. Repair work continues for a few more days.
The Texaco customers are mostly gone now. The lobby's trappings portray a slow death. Used red shop rags, newspapers and half-filled beer and pop display cases. A few packs of smokes remain in an overhead display case. One can of Red Bull.
"What am I going to do?" a woman asks mechanic Rick Hosler when picking up her repaired mini-van. Sometimes, self-service won't do.
"People are pretty sad," says Hosler, a mechanic there for 20 years. The mechanics have been repairing the vehicles of loyal customers for years. They are quick with advice on cars and the people who drive them.
"There are those that come here that are really disappointed. They've been relying on us for advice on their cars for a long time," says Melot, 63. "We offer something few other places provide."
Future customers will fill up on burgers and fries instead of gasoline. Sonic plans to move its Lindsey Street store there after selling its current location to Bethel Baptist Church, Melot said.
Melot, who owned the property as well as the business, has seen many changes in gas retailing. At one time, there were nearly a dozen full-service gas stations on or in the vicinity of Lindsey Street between the interstate and Berry Road.
Big oil, once the station's supplier, became the competitor, too. Giant retailers like Wal-Mart and Albertson's began selling gasoline. Self-service and pay-at-the-pump became the norm. The state quit requiring vehicle inspections, once a big part of their business. Dealers, fast-lube shops and even parts houses are doing more repair work.
"A lot of people just want to pay at the pump," Melot said. "Everyone is in a hurry to do everything." The cost to upgrade his pumps would be about $80,000. The car wash hasn't worked in several years.
Some people, however, need full service, flats fixed and repair work, the station's niche.
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Totally awesome room :-) I wish my parents would have let me express myself through my room decorating when I was younger...But then again, I shared my room with my two sisters...I think they knew it would have been total caos if we all tried to express our very different tastes in one little space...Hee, hee, hee. Thank you for stopping by for a visit Suzanne. Wishing you a wonderful day.ReplyDelete
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WHy does this make me teary eyed? LOVE teenagers and their styles. I have to help my son find a way to express himself too! Thanks for the inspiration!ReplyDelete
What a great Mom you are, your girls will love you for all that you let your girls express.ReplyDelete
My daughter has her tennis gear tucked away and out daily for Tennis.
Love the lit up surf board :)
Thank you for your visit to my place, its encouraging when I gets beautiful visits like yours.
Oh so nice Suzanne.I remember the days fixing up my girls rooms.You have a new look here it looks sweet.I hope you are enjoying your days.ReplyDelete
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Let me sum up. She sees this guy and immediately wants to sleep with him. She thinks, "He's so hot!" over and over. Then they sleep together. There wasn't any emotional growth here and that bores me. DNF.
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So yesterday GDPR (general data protection regulation) made the news headlines, and chances are it was news to most people (a recent survey suggests 85% of us hadn't heard of it before).
The news editors generally focused on attention grabbing items like the 'right to be forgotten', the end of 'opt-out', and the spectre of very large fines to underline the government's seriousness here. But it's a big chunky piece of legislation and there's a lot to it.
These stringent new regulations on data protection will come into force within a year and behind the scenes companies in the UK and Europe are working hard to get ready. A recent survey of 400 European CIOs suggested nearly 70% of companies have a clear understanding of the GDPR legislation and what's expected of them, which is good to hear! (It's tempting to be a bit alarmed about the other 30% but let's assume they'll catch up at some point..)
The regulations are a welcome stride forward. Privacy feels like an endangered animal these days and the government has to try to give consumers increased protection over misuse of their personal data.
The goals are virtuous, with the emphasis on removing ambiguity, through forcing companies to be more transparent, for example in using plain language about what consumers are consenting to when it comes to use of their personal data, and by forcing companies to give consumers easy access to review what personal data is being held.
Now that the cat is out of the bag, the Government needs to move into information mode. Looking at the legislation the onus will be on companies to communicate the regulations, and what they mean, to the consumers. So that's around how your data will be used and for what, and what you are consenting to, how you consent, what privacy notices mean, what they don't mean, what you have the right to do, how you can object. But the problem with that is that different companies will communicate it, and explain it in different ways, so even if the intentions are good, it's likely to be very confusing and unclear.
The government is delegating this but actually it needs to communicate with consumers too, so let's look forward to a slick and modern information campaign about GDPR. Clear and unambiguous! Fingers crossed we get one, eh?


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Pyramids aside, Cairo is hardly known as the most appealing holiday destination. Overrun with people (endlessly trying to sell you things), choked with smog and traffic jams, and littered with rubbish, most tourists tend to swoop in for a quick gander around the Giza pyramids and then leave again.
But that's where you're making a mistake.
The 'famous' pyramids at Giza aren't even the most remarkable ones – for that you should be heading to Saqqara or Dahshur.
*READ MORE: Why Abu Simbel is the true icon of Egypt
* A complete guide to the pyramids of Giza
* 48 hours in Luxor
– It's so much easier to get a guide to see all the sites. You'll be driven around in a private car, with a knowledgeable Egyptologist, who will tell you things you would never know if you went alone. In short, the signs and tourist information around the place are not exactly plentiful. The going rate for a guide is won't break the bank, either – about USD$30 ish for one day.
– Tipping is important – what is $2 for you means a lot more to someone else. We tipped our taxi driver 70 EGP for a full day of carting us around, and 100 EGP for our guide. As a general rule, you should tip 10 per cent of what your tour cost – but when it's literally a few dollars to you, a little more is worth it.
– Jump on a camel at the pyramids at your own peril. The old adage went that it cost $10 to get on a camel, but $50 to get off. That doesn't really seem to be in play any more – because the touts are really trying to keep the tourists happy to get them to come back. However, it is a slightly tacky experience and you'll literally be walked in a small circle – primarily for photo opportunities, rather than an intrepid ride over the dunes. You'll also be asked to tip.
– Be polite to the touts. They aren't overly pushy, and as soon as you say no most of them will leave you alone. It's not their fault their way of making money has now all but dried up.
– Remind yourself constantly, "nothing is free". If you ask a local to take a photo for you, be prepared to tip them. If you want to take photos in a tomb, have your wallet ready. The same can apply for almost anything. But don't worry, people won't get aggressive (within reason). If you feel like you're being extorted, say no and move on.
This is where two of Egypt's oldest pyramids are, and several that win for their quirky value. Dahshur is only 40km to the south of Cairo, and perhaps the most remarkable details are its surroundings. Five minutes after you've been enveloped by lush greenery and palm trees, the sparse desert stretches out before you and lone pyramids appear through the haze.
The two pyramids worth visiting here are:
– Bent Pyramid:
This was the first of the Dahshur Pyramids (built in 2500 BC by King Sneferu) and it's fairly evident why. It was the first attempt at building a smooth-sided pyramid, rather than the step ones at Saqqara, but was an unsuccessful attempt due to miscalculations by designers. Basically, no-one properly accounted for the weight being placed on the soft ground, which tended to subside, and the blocks used in the pyramid's building were cut in a way which distributed their weight wrong – causing the angles of the pyramid to be completely out. What was left was a lopsided, misshapen pyramid-ish shape, which is nonetheless pretty great to look a, even in the midst of a restoration project. You will undoubtedly be the only people visiting this lone giant at any given time too, so that's always a bonus.
Learning from his earlier mistakes, King Sneferu ordered the building of the Red Pyramid – made from red limestone. Second time lucky, this is renowned as one of the most perfectly-angled pyramids, and is believed to be the resting place of the king. You can go inside this one, deep into the tomb and chambers, just make sure you're not claustrophobic – and you can stand the smell of ammonia. It's also a whole lot cheaper than what you'll pay in Giza (entry is free with your ticket).
Interesting fact: Shortly after his death, Sneferu's son Khufu used his father's research to build the Great Pyramids of Giza.
Price: EGP60.
Saqqara basically served as the necropolis (large cemetery with elaborate tombs) for the Ancient Egyptian capital of Memphis. It's also home to the world's first pyramid – the famed Step Pyramid of Djoser, which is also the oldest complete stone building known to man.
So basically, this is where the world's oldest pyramids are.
Seventeen Egyptian kings are said to have built pyramids here, but many are in various states of disrepair.
This was the first attempt at building a pyramid, and marked the start of the 'step-style', where mastabas (the earliest form of Egyptian tomb; a mud-brick, flat-roofed rectangular structure) in descending sizes were stacked on top of each other. Apparently a done thing is to climb this pyramid, but no-one else was doing it while we were there to lead by example – and we weren't about to be the first to be ejected from a historical site.
This thing begun construction in 2630 BC – so just think about that one for a minute. It certainly makes coming from a country with a couple hundred year's of history look a bit lame.
Near the pyramid, there's a tomb you can enter, which is intricately decorated and excellently preserved – ignoring the collapsed state of the debris it's located under.
Tip: Ignore anyone that tells you you need to pay extra for entrance to anything within the site. Once you have your ticket, you basically have free rein.
Not to be confused with the city in Tennessee which houses the famed former estate of Elvis Presley, the much more magnificent Memphis was the first capital of Egypt. Though no part of it remains, its ruins are located in the tiny village of Mit Rahina, about 20km south of Giza. While the city experienced rapid urbanisation and was a strategic point of influence due to its position at the mouth of the Nile, its downfall can be credited to Alexander the Great and his eponymous capital of Alexandria.
The ruins of the former capital have been a UNESCO site since 1979 and are preserved as an open-air museum. The museum is the only thing worth seeing here, and while it doesn't sound like much, it's worth the $5. Its crowning glory is the 10-metre long statue of Ramesses II that lies in the museum's main atrium. The statue was discovered submerged in a lake in 1820, and because its base and feet were broken off – its displayed lying on its back. For something that was basically fish food for thousands of years, its incredible how well preserved the carving and colours are.
I'm not going to bore you with the details of what you already know here – the pyramids are the last remainders of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and yes they are pretty bloody amazing.
However, here's a quick backgrounder – and some tips on how to get the most out of your visit.
A very large, very perfect pyramid, very close to Cairo. The largest of the three big ones in the complex is the actual Great Pyramid of Giza, and was the tallest man-made structure in the world for more than 3,800 years. It's also said to be the 'most perfect' pyramid. Originally, the pyramids were encased in a smooth facade, but these have fallen away over time, so what is seen now is the underlying core structure.The largest Pyramid is the tomb of Pharaoh Khufu, and there are two smaller pyramids for Pharaoh Khufe and Menakaure. Alongside the latter, there are three tiny pyramids.
About 20km from Tahrir Square in Downtown Cairo.
Well, aside from being pretty freaking cool, they're also the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact. Also, no one quite knows how they were made. Theories abound – but no-one is 100% confident on the mind-blowing process.
Two smaller pyramids, three even smaller pyramids for the Queens (natch), a cemetery, the Solar Boat Museum (extra 80 EGP but SO worth it), a number of mastabas, the Sphinx, and probably a whole lot more we don't even know about.
There's a separate entrance to the Sphinx further along along the access road.
DO visit in the afternoon. It's probably the opposite of what everyone tells you about visiting famous monuments, due to crowds and pretty sunrises and whatnot, but this is pretty important if you're planning on, you know, actually seeing the pyramids. It's super hazy in Cairo in the mornings, so if you head there at 8am to avoid the throngs, you'll be gazing out at a thick plume of fog – and not much else. Besides, you won't really be jostling with throngs at any time of the day.
DO be polite but firm with the touts. Remember, it's not their fault their livelihoods (tourism) has all but dried up, and they're just desperate to make some money. If you don't want the plastic figurine they're shoving in your face, just politely say 'No thank you', and move on. Don't get angry or rude. Better yet, flick them a pound – it's about 5 cents to you, but a lot more to them.
DO a camel ride if you want, but make sure you negotiate the price BEFORE you jump on. That old adage 'It costs $10 to ride a camel, but $100 to get off' is almost certainly false, but these guys will give you a run for your money if you're not smart.
DO go to the 'panoramic view area' to get an amazing, sweeping view of the pyramids. Up close, the view isn't actually that great, and you'll constantly be waiting for tour buses to get out of your shots. Plus, the viewpoint is good enough for Hilary Swank, which means it's good enough for us mere mortals.
DO go to the solar boat museum. It'll cost you an extra 80 EGP, but it'll be the best 80 EGP you ever spent. This museum has just one exhibit: the famed solar boat of Cheops, built possibly about 5000 years ago. The boat was discovered in 1224 pieces near the Great Pyramid in 1954, and was painstakingly put back together, piece by piece. The boat is a whopping 44 metres long and 6 metres wide, and was used to carry King Cheop's body after he had been mummified, to visit other cities along the Nile before he was entombed. Some scientists estimate the wood used to make the boat is 7000 years old, meaning the boat as a whole could be 12,000 years old. And if I ever get to that age, I hope I'm in just as fantastic condition.
DO IT ALL: You simply can't go past Egypt Tailor Made Tours for a day exploring the wonders of Cairo and its surrounds. Tell them what you want, and they'll put together a bespoke tour of exactly what you want to see, with a private taxi and knowledgeable Egyptologist. If you can, ask for Laila – her English is perfect and she'll tell you things about this place you absolutely need to know if you're visiting these sites. She also makes a pretty handy human shield when it comes to fending off touts.
Cheap: Hire a taxi from Cairo. It will barely cost you more than 200 EGP ($20NZD) to get to most of the sites and back. Expect to pay 400 EGP ish for a full day, but the bartering varies so wildly here (dependent on how good you are at it and how the cabbie is feeling) that it could be a little more or a little less. At the end of the day, you're probably bartering over the equivalent of $4 so just bite the bullet and let the guy bump up the price a bit. It means a lot more to him than it does to you.
Cheaper: Apparently there's a bus, and several minibuses, that go out in some of the directions of Dahshur, Memphis and Saqqara – but do so at your own peril. Not only is there likely to be a long slog from the bus stop to the site, but good luck getting the right stop when you've got no idea what it looks like and your driver doesn't speak English. For the sake of a couple of extra dollars – take the car.
Abou Tarek
In theory, a dish involving a medley of carbs that are generally served singularly as an accompaniment to a main dish, rather than all mixed in together, sounds like a dry, bland disaster. And you probably will find koshari across the country that doesn't exactly pass for a dish you should be paying to sit at a restaurant to eat. But that's where Abou Tarek. The national dish – usually a mix of lentils, chickpeas, different types of pasta, rice, and some generic crunchy bits – is served up exactly as is, a weird mix of dry carbs. However, alongside it comes a delicious pot of garlicky, tomatoey sauce which is generously lathered on the top. For a weird mix of stuff more commonly seen on a single plate when you forget to go grocery shopping, this is actually pretty good.
Fun fact: you can also get this at Zaroob
Two bowls of Koshari and one can of Pepsi : 47 pounds (NZD$4)
To put it simply, there's only one place to stay in Cairo and it's Hotel Longchamps. The indomitable Hebba Bakri runs one of the loveliest boutique hotels we've come across in our travels, smack bang in the middle of trendy Zamalek.


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21. Verum indicabo tibi quod exeratum est in Scriptura veraci: et non unus qui se roboret, vel, qui viriliter agat, mecum in his, nisi Michael princeps vester.
I omit the interpretation of those who say that after the departure of the angel the prince of the Greeks came forward, because God ceased to afford assistance to the kingdom of the Persians. This is altogether different from the Prophet's sense, and we must hold the explanation which I have adopted. The angel now adds the object of his mission -- to make Daniel acquainted with what he will afterwards relate. He again attracts our confidence towards his message, not only for the sake of the Prophet privately, but to assure all the pious how free Daniel's writings were from any human delusion or invention, and how fully they were inspired from above. I will announce, therefore, what has been engraven, or ensculptured, in the Scripture of truth By this phrase, |the Scripture of truth,| he doubtless means the eternal and inviolable decree of God himself. God needs no books; paper and books are but helps to our memory, which would otherwise easily let things slip; but as he never suffers from forgetfulness, hence he needs no books. We are aware how often holy Scripture adopts forms of speech according to human customs. This clause implies the same as if the angel had said, he brought nothing but what God had already determined before, and thus the Prophet would expect a full and complete accomplishment
He next adds, There is no one who supports me in this duty except Michael, whom he calls prince of the elect people It is surprising why the angel and Michael alone fought for the safety of the people. It is written, Angels pitch their camp in a circuit around those who fear God, (Psalm 34:7,) and then but one Church existed in the world. Why, then, did not God commit this charge to more angels than one? Why did he not send forth mighty forces? We acknowledge that God does not confine himself to any fixed rule; he can help us as well by many forces as by a single angel or by more. And he does not make use of angels as if he could not do without them. This is the reason of that variety which we observe: he is first content with one angel, and then joins more with him. He will give to one man a great army, as we read of Elisha, and as other passages in Scripture afford us examples. (2 Kings 6:17.) the servant of Elisha saw the air full of angels. Thus also Christ said, Can I not ask my Father, and he will send me, not one angel only, but a legion? (Matthew 26:53.) Again, the Spirit of God assigns many angels to each of the faithful. (Psalm 91:11.) Now, therefore, we understand why God sends more angels, not always with the same purpose or intention, to inform us that he is sufficient to afford us protection, even if no other help should be supplied. He provides for our infirmities by bringing us help by means of his angels, who act like hands to execute his commands. But I have previously remarked this is not an invariable practice, and we ought not to bind him by any fixed conditions to supply our wants always in the same manner. God seemed, at least for a time, to leave his people without help, and afterwards two angels were sent to contend for them; first, a single one was sent to Daniel, and then Michael, whom some think to be Christ. I do not object to this view, for he calls him a prince of the Church, and this title seems by no means to belong to any angels, but to be peculiar to Christ. On the whole, the angel signifies that God did not put forth his full strength in contending for his Church, but shews himself to be a servant to promote its safety till the time of deliverance should arise. He afterwards adds -- for the next verse may be treated shortly, and ought to be connected with this in one context.


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This is the cheapest we have ever seen these Go Glow Hero Toys. Toys R Us are selling them for just £7.49, I paid £11.95 not so long ago for my friend's son's birthday. He loved his Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle one. Toys R Us do sell that one but it's virtually out of stock everywhere but it is one to look out for should you be passing your local Toys R Us store. The other two are Avengers Iron Man and Star Wars Darth Vader.
- Click here for the Avengers Iron Man Go Glow Hero from Babies R Us*
- And here for the Star Wars Darth Vader Go Glow Hero*
What is a Go Glow Hero? It's a three in one toy: a motion activated room guard, a voice changer and a torch. They are super cool and are ideal for those little one's with siblings that are banned from entering their room.
Stock levels aren't the best but there are still plenty out there as I type this.
Both of the Go Glow Hero toys are out of stock for delivery but can be bought in Toys R Us stores or available for Click and Collect. That is if your local Toys R Us has stock.
Thanks to shell1979 @ HUKD


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Chaka Salt Lake strives to attract more visitors
"According to our plan, by 2020, Chaka Salt Lake will strive to become a scenic spot of 5A level (the top class in China's scenic attractions assessment), and a first class tourism destination in China," said a person in charge with the scenic spot.
Chaka Salt Lake, located near Chaka Township in Ulan County, is part of Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Qinghai Province. With an area of 105 square kilometers, it is known as China's "Mirror of the Sky."
In 2016, the Chaka Salt Lake Scenic Spot was upgraded to a national 4A level (the second class in China's scenic attractions assessment ) tourism district, hosting 1.9 million tourists per year. As of August 23, 2017, the number of tourists has exceeded two million, with a single day record of 49.8 thousand tourists.


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Fitness Becomes You Volume 2Margaret Richard
Year Released: 2004
Categories: Total Body Workouts
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These two volumes are very nicely done. The two are made so you have the option of doing just 20 minutes each or doing the whole workout. Each 20 minute Program has its own warm up and cool down. Both volumes are chaptered with Programs A, B, and C.
Volum Two 60 minutes contains:
Program A:
Warm Up
Cool Down
Program A was taped at Canandaigua Inn On The Lake. This program had different exercises than Vol. 1 Program A. Margaret works alone in this one.
Program B:
Warm Up
Outer Thighs
Inner Thighs
Cool Down
Program B was taped at Body One Studios. Again the exercises were different than Vol. 1 Program B. Margaret also works along with Heidi in this one.
Program C:
Warm Up
Cool Down
Program C was taped at Sonnenberg Mansion and Gardens. Margaret is alone here and the exercises are different than in Vol. 1 Program C.
The pacing, the flow and the scenery make this DVD a good one.
Instructor Comments:
Margaret is very pleasant and enjoyable. She smiles all the while so you don't realize how hard she is working you out.
This video consists of 3 20-minute workouts, each with its own warmup and cooldown. #1 covers biceps, triceps, deltoids, and pectorals. Its very good, and you can definitely feel the work. It includes rotator cuff work, which is lacking in a lot of workouts. #2 is abs, outer thighs, and inner thighs. I spent most of this one watching the clock. The ab work is traditional and very un-special. It also doesnt include obliques. The outer thigh work was good but a little repetitive, and each side is worked unequally. I did like the inner thigh work which you do lying on your back. #3 is calves, quads, hamstrings, and glutes. This section was okay. The seated quad extensions were really good. This video is much better than Volume 1 of the series. Margaret is more relaxed and natural, and the exercises more interesting. But even so, there were only a few parts of the whole thing that kept my interest, so I wont be keeping it.
Instructor Comments:
I have Fitness Becomes You on DVD. I am reviewing Volume 2, which is a one-hour workout divided into 3 twenty-minute sections (A, B and C).
Section A is filmed outdoors with Margaret alone on a chair. It starts with a warm-up in the chair and consists of various upper body exercises. Margaret does a long series of biceps exercises without stopping, and uses 10 pound weights. I'm an advanced exerciser and normally use much more weight for biceps, but I had to drop down in weight because I found the long set of high reps to be very tough. The reps are done slowly, so that you really get deep into the muscles. Next comes (slow)triceps dips off the chair (I used my Fanny Lifter) and then seated triceps presses, and Margaret does a variation on the usual overhead triceps press by turning the hands with the palms facing back, and does many reps slowly (she uses 8 pound dumbbells). Again, I usually go very heavy with triceps, as that is one of my strongest muscle groups, but for this, I had to drop down in weight. Margaret is very strong! Next came some exercises for the rotator cuff of the shoulder, and deltoids, done lying on the floor. There is one exercise where you lie on your side with your arm straight in front of you holding a dumbbell and you lift your arm up and down---it is really tough! I thought it was a creative variation on the lateral shoulder raise, and in that position, you can't cheat and it isolates the deltoids. My one criticism is that she doesn't do the same number of reps for both sides. There is some chest work done supine, which was mainly flyes done at different tempos. This upper body workout is suitable for all fitness levels; beginners can use light weights, and advanced will be challenged using heavier weights.
Section B was filmed indoors in a fitness studio, with Margaret and a younger female participant. It focuses on lower body. It is done on the floor. Margaret does various exercises for the abs, outer and inner thighs. The exercises for the outer thighs will cause fatigue (and will tone you)---Margaret uses ankle weights---I didn't use ankle weights and my outer thighs were fatigued by the end. My only criticism is that Margaret does not do the same exercises on both legs. All the movements are controlled and Margaret repeatedly gives form tips, such as keeping your abs contracted.
Section C also focuses on lower body, and is filmed with Margaret alone in an outdoor setting, with a chair. There is also some floor work. Margaret does exercises such as leg extensions seated on the chair (for quads). I felt that this section was a bit easier than the previous two sections.
My general impression of Fitness Becomes You, Volume 2, is that it is a good total body workout. It is appropriate for the beginner exerciser, since Margaret gives many form pointers and the exercises are easy to follow. It is good for an advanced exerciser who wants to get in a total body workout or who wants a slower and more mellow approach to strength work. The music is instrumental and pleasant, and is low-key. This is not for people who like music with a strong, pounding beat or fast tempo. I like the outdoor settings, but I found the lighting and sound quality to be less good than the section that was filmed indoors (which had very good lighting and sound quality). My only other criticism is that there were a few voice-overs during which you could still hear the original soundtrack.
I think Margaret is an inspiring instructor. Although she is a woman of a mature age, she is strong and fit, and continues to pass her vast knowledge on in the form of videos (and TV shows). This workout is more low-key than some of her earlier workouts, but it is appropriate for all fitness levels, and consists of safe and effective exercises. I give it a B+ overall.
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Margaret Richard is one of my favorite instructors because she is an experienced fitness professional who uses excellent form and constantly gives form tips and explanations. She is very pretty and fit, has a warm smile, and a low-key personality. I like that she puts her heart into everything and is sincere about her desire to help people become fit. She is graceful and her love for music and dance is obvious.


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Massachusetts Cake Supply Stores???
Decorating By wendydou Updated 7 Jul 2011 , 3:53am by SweetpeasBakery
Other than Michaels, AC Moore and JoAns??? Are there any in Mass????
Don't know how good they are but worth a shot
I lived in Beverly for a while and there was one on the way to the airport.
It's been a while so here are the best directions I can give you!
Head towards the airport from the North: Go past the Christmas Store and where the Krispie Kreme used to be. On the same side of the road, right before the exit, near the mulitplex theater, it is on the right side. It has more bridal stuff than cake stuff (at least 5 years ago) but may be worth a trip to check it out.
we lived out that way for a while and Lorraine's was a good place to go!
I ALWAYS go to lorraines!! Lori and lorraine are always a great help, they know their stuff!!
IParty actually carries a limited supply of cake related stuff- some of the Wilton products as well as a few other things.
Depending on where you are, there's also a store called "Rosenblooms" in Lowell, MA. They don't have a TON as the store is mostly party stuff but they have a great selection of tips and other good things. They don't have a website.


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Match corresponding to the UEFA Europa League and played at the Amsterdam Arena.
It may have been European football but it wasn't on a Tuesday or Wednesday night and it was daytime when it kicked off, but 'Thursday Nights on Channel 5' got off to a pretty good start. Considering the pedigree, and certainly a match for the purist, United had never met Ajax in an official competitive European tie. 7 European Cups graced both clubs but it was the secondary Continental competition that took centre stage tonight in Holland. United welcombed back Jones, Young, Nani and Cleverley from injury but nonetheless fielded a strong team. Sir Alex Ferguson said as much before the match, wanting to add the UEFA Cup to the Old Trafford cabinet, thus making United only the fourth team to have all three Euorpean trophies, one is including the now defunct Cup Winners Cup. The first half was a dour affair that was not a match to the electric atmosphere being created by the Dutch supporters. United were lacklustre and Ajax had a brilliant (once again) De Gea save keeping them at bay. Ferguson must have given United a rocket at half time as they dominated the second half from the kick off. A spree of corners brought some close chances but it was Ashley Young, cutting in from the left wing that drove in the goal between the Ajax's keepers lags. Ajax are truly a shadow of their former selves and were constatntly being pegged in to their area by United. Scholes came on for a tiring Cleverley, his first match since October, and United kept ball easily. Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez scored United's second away goal after good work by Valencia who won the ball in midfield and got injured, thus the sub became a sub, and then Rooney tapped in a neat little pass to Chicharito to poke in past the keeper. Ajax then had a couple of decent chances but nothing to worry United who took the pedal off the gas somewhat. Two away goals to take back to Old Trafford and job pretty much done.
Manchester United Team
1 David De Gea
20 Fabio Da Silva
5 Rio Ferdinand
6 Johnny Evans
4 Phil Jones
17 Nani
16 Micheal Carrick
23 Tom Cleverley
18 Ashley Young (Goal)
10 Wayne Rooney
14 Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez (Goal)
Paul Scholes on for Tom Cleverley
Antonio Valencia on for Ashley Young
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Tagged: 1983 National League Champions
Philadelphia Phillies – Awards: Cy Young Award.
During the 54-year existence of the Cy Young Award, created a year after the death of the man it was named after, Hall of Famer Cy Young, four Phils have won the award, after it had been spilt in 1967 into separate awards for the NL and AL, for a total of seven times.
The first Phil to win the award was Hall of Famer Steve Cartlon, who won the first of four awards in 1972, when he went 27-10, including 15 wins in a row, as he won around half the games for a last place Phillies team, with an ERA of 1.98. He won his second award in 1977, as he helped lead the Phils to their second of three straight Eastern Division titles, as he went 23-10 with an ERA of 2.64. He won his third Cy Young in 1980, as he lead the Phils to their first World Series crown, with a record of 24-9 and an ERA of 2.34. Carlton would win his fourth and last Cy Young in 1982, as the Phils finished in second place behind the World Champions St. Louis Cardinals, as he went 23-11 with a high ERA (for him) of 3.11. The second Phil to win the award would by John Denny in 1983, as he help lead the 'Wheeze Kids' to their fourth NL flag, with a record of 19-6 and an ERA of 2.37. The third Phil to win the team's sixth Cy Young Award was relief pitcher Steve Bedrosian, who in 1987, would lead the league in saves with 40 of them, while recording a win-lost record of 5-3 with an ERA of 2.83. The seventh, and most recent Cy Young Award was just won this season (2010) by Roy Halladay, who had a win-lost record of 21-10 with an ERA of 2.44.
Among the seven awards, six were won in the 20th Century and one in the 21st century, as six of the awards were won by a starter, while one was won by a relief pitcher. Steve Carlton has won the most awards with four, while the other three winners have so far won one award each. Steve Cartlon had the most wins (27 in 1972) and had the lowest ERA (1.98, also in '72) as well as won it with the highest ERA (3.11 in 1982) among the four Phils who had won the award, while Steve Bedrosian had the lowest number of wins (5 in 1987) while winning the award, since he won it based on the number of saves that he had recorded that season (40).
Who will win it next? If he continues to pitch well, Halladay should have another Cy Young Award by the time his present contract runs out, unless either Cole Hamels or Roy Oswalt are able to pitch better than him within the next two-three years.
Philadelphia Phillies – Team History: 90 + wins.
In the team's 128 years history, the Phils would win 90 games or more only fourteen times.
The team has won 100 games or more only twice in its history, as they would win 101 games twice. The first time occurred in 1976, when the team would win 101 games, losing only 61, as they would win the first of three straight NL Eastern Division titles, before losing to the World Champions Cincinnati Reds 3-0 in the NL Championship Series. They would duplicate that record the following year, 1977, as they would win their second straight NL Eastern Division crown, before falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL Championship Series, 3-1.
Their third highest victory total would be 97 games, which they would do twice. The first time would occur in 1993, when they would unexpectively win the Eastern Division that season with a record of 97-65, then win the NL title by defeating the National League Champions Braves in the NL Championship Series, 4-2, before finally falling to the World Champions Toronto Blue Jays in the World Series, 4-2. They would then duplicate the record this year as they would win their fourth straight NL Eastern Division crown, the first time that they would do that in the team's history, before defeating the Cincinnati Reds in the NL Divisional Series, 3-0, and then losing to the San Francisco Giants in the NL Championship Series, 4-2.
The fifth best team was the 1899 Phillies, who finished that season in third place with a 94-58 record, the team's best record for the 19th Century, ending up nine games behind the first place Brooklyn Superbas. The sixth best team was the 2009 team which finished with a record of 93-69, winning the team's third straight Eastern Division title, doing so for the second time in the team's history, before defeating the Colorado Rockies in the Divisional Series, 3-1, then beating the Dodgers in the NL Championship Series, 4-1, winning the team's second straight NL title, doing so for the first time in the team's history, before losing their World Series crown to the American League Champions New York Yankees in the World Series, 4-2.
The next two teams ended up with identical records of 92-70, giving them both the seventh best winning total. The first one was the 1964 team, the one that had the most infamous late season collapse in baseball history, until the Mets team of 2007. That team would end up being tied for second place with the Reds, a game behind the St. Louis Cardinals. The other team to win 92 games was the 2008 Phils, who would win their second straight Eastern Division title, before defeating first the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Divisional Series, 3-1, then the Dodgers in the NL Championship Series, 4-1, and then the American League Champions Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series, 4-1, winning the team's second World Championship.
The team with the ninth best record was the 1980 Phils, who ended the season with a record of 90-72, finishing first in the Eastern Division, before first defeating the Houston Astros in the NL Championship Series, 3-2, then defeating the American League Champions Kansas City Royal, 4-2, winning the team's first World Championship. The tenth best team was the 1916 team which ended the season with a 91-62, finishing in second place, two and a half-games behind the Brooklyn Dodgers.
The eleventh team to win at least 90 games was the 1950 'Whiz Kid' who won the pennant in 1950 with record of 91-63, only to lose the World Series to the World Champions Yankees, 4-0. The twelfth team was the 1915 team, which won the Phils' first National League pennant with a record of 90-62, only to lose the World Series to the Boston Red Sox, 4-1. The final two teams would end up with identical records of 90-72. The first one was the 1978 team, which won the National League Eastern Division title, the third straight for the team, doing so for the first time in the team's history, before losing the NL Championship Series to the National League Champions Dodgers, 3-1. The fourteenth, and final team, with 90 or more wins, was the 1983 team, nicknamed the 'Wheeze Kids', who would win the NL East, then defeat the Dodgers in the NL Championship Series, 3-1, before losing the World Series to the American League Champions Baltimore Orioles, 4-1.
Will the 2011 team become the fifteen team to win 90 games or more? Maybe, maybe not, but we won't know for sure until next year comes and goes.


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South West Companies Meet the Commissioners
The Media Innovation Network will be hosting a special event with BBC4and BBC South West on Monday 14th May. Media companies from across the region will be given a chance to "Meet the Commissioners" when Richard Klein from BBC4 and Simon Willis from BBC South Westgive a special briefing to producers in Plymouth.
The event will take place at Foot Anstey's Salt Quay House HQ on Sutton Harbour and it begins at 2pm. As well as listening to a general briefing some companies have also taken advantage of an opportunity for a one to one meeting with Richard.
Richard Klein became the Controller of BBC Four in December 2008. Since he has been at the channel, Richard has overseen BBC Four's highest-rating programme, Gracie! (1.5m) – which was part of the Women We Loved season of dramas. Other successes include the topical On Expenses drama (0.83m); Chemistry – A Volatile History (0.66m); Paul Merton Looks At Alfred Hitchcock (0.51m); The Art Of Russia (series average 0.4m); A History Of Christianity (series average 0.44m); and Newswipe With Charlie Brooker, which recently won the RTS award for best Entertainment programme.
The event is just one of the ways in which the Media Innovation Network supports and promotes creative companies in the South West and it is the latest in a series of training and business development events on offer.
Karen Stockdale, Manager of the Media Innovation Network, said "Opportunities for producers to hear about commissioning requirements are rare and we're delighted that Richard Klein has chosen to talk to South West based companies. This will be an amazing opportunity for producers to find out about the channel targets and output, and to hear about their programme and multi-platform requirements."
For further information and to register to attend the event go to: www.mediainnovationnetwork.com/events/Tags: BBC 4, Richard Klein


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It's Worldwide Wellness Day on the 11th and one of London's treasured hotels, Sanderson, has teamed up with the best health experts in the industry to launch a wellbeing package to prime the body and mind for summer.
The Sanderson Wellbeing package is the hotel's integrated approach to combine wellbeing and fitness. With renowned, leading, integrative health and nutrition coach, Karen Cummings-Palmer advising on nutrition, Annee de Mamiel focusing on body and mind healing, and personalised training sessions with Jamie Baird; Sanderson's Wellbeing Package is a must this for this season.
Curated by Karen, the Wellbeing menu is designed to feed and fuel bodies. Concentrating on multi-tasking ingredients, the menu includes a protein-rich teff probiotic bowl, a Vitamin C-packed Seaweed Super Salad, which aims to enhance skin luminosity and increase energy levels, while the matcha will boost both your mood and metabolism.
Following the huge success of Sanderson's room service Nourish menu, the new Wellbeing menu will be available exclusively via room service and through agua Spa.
As a certified health and nutrition coach for agua Spa at Sanderson, Karen will be offering her Check In, Check Up sixty-minute health consultations and follow-up Skype sessions, as part of the Wellbeing Package. Both residents and non-residents of Sanderson will be able to book this exclusive consultation.
Proud new resident of agua Spa at Sanderson, Annee de Mamiel, is offering guests the opportunity to experience her brand new, pollution-proof Atmosphériques collection. Designed over five years, guests will be treated to the de Mamiel Elixir Experience – a sixty-minute treatment that has been specially created to combat the damaging effects of environmental stress and rejuvenate the skin.
Available from 23rd May, guests who sign up to Sanderson Wellbeing can enjoy an overnight stay for two people with a complimentary room upgrade (subject to availability) and a sixty-minute de Mamiel Elixir Experience.
The package is priced from £745 and is available until 31st August 2016, based on two people sharing a room and one person partaking in the nutritionist sessions and Elixir Experience.
Sanderson's Wellbeing Package is part of the wider Morgans Hotel Group Wellness initiative which has launched in all their properties around the world.
The Wellbeing initiative includes a brand new mindfulness colouring book for adults – the first of its kind ever created by a hotel group.
Following extensive research, colouring is believed to contribute to wellness, quietness and mindfulness. The colouring books and pencils are available in all of the hotels and feature pages comprised of the hotels' iconic design elements; created in collaboration with illustrator Peter Arkle.
Click to read about the full Sanderson Wellbeing Package
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Notes to Self
Very excited about this widget, dear friends.
For so long, I've wanted a way to keep notes in Muse. I tried creating layers that I that I labeled "DO NOT PUBLISH" or "TURN OFF VISIBILITY BEFORE PUBLISHING," but you can imagine I would never remember to do that. Then my notes and reminders, thoughts on workflow, ideas to try here and there... all would publish right along with everything else.
And then as I was working on another widget, the solution presented itself like a lightening bolt to the face, but with much less smoldering.
And this widget is the result.
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As baby boomers get older, the demand grows for senior housing and services. In response, Holland Home recently opened a second 15-bed assisted living center at its Breton Woods Campus in Grand Rapids and has plans for an $18 million project at the Raybrook Campus. Holland Home also formed a venture in 2017 with Clark Retirement Community in Grand Rapids and Resthaven in Holland called Atrio Home Care. The Grand Rapids-based organization serves about 4,000 people annually and employs about 1,600 people. Talent is an issue for Holland Home as a good economy tightens the labor market.
"As far as the economy, we hear that things are good and solid and it is going to improve, and that's good. … It's interesting that when the economy is good, workforce availability is poor for us. It is opposite when the economy is poor: We have lots of people coming to work. One thing that we will see is as the economy improves, the workforce gets lighter for senior housing. When the economy is poor, more people either have to take on a second job or they're getting a first job and they're willing to do things that if the economy was better they (wouldn't) have to do. … We have a lot of frontline, entry-level jobs in our dietary, in our resident assistants and our housekeeping. Those are the types of jobs that when the economy is down people take on. When the economy is better, people do not. … We keep hearing how people haven't saved for retirement. We've been doing some research on baby boomers and what they look for in the future. The vast majority say, 'I want to stay home. I want to be in my own home.' That's when you talk about, 'OK, are you ready to pay for that?' They have no idea on how much that's going to cost and they're all positive they're going to be healthy and not need that. And then this whole tax law. There's a lot of components in this whole tax law, that if that goes through, will affect not-for-profit, charities and senior living as far as tax-exempt bonds go."


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Margaret Atwood was the recipient of $1 million from The Dan David Prize. Beyond the ten percent she is required to share through Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Scholarships, she is sharing the prize money with another writer, Amitav Ghosh.
Salman Rushdie has archives on display at Emory University. The Rushdie-specific content is interesting (you can pull up a draft of one of his novels and edit/re-write bits of it, a weird bibliophile's Eden somewhat analogous to an Air Force fanatic climbing into a military flight simulator) but the issue of preservation. John Updike donating fifty 5 1/4 inch disks shortly before his death is a good example of an author passing on a technology that simply no longer exists (admit it, how many of you have ever seen, let alone used, those big 5 1/4 inch disks?). At some point, and quite likely in our life times if not within the next twenty years, we will see computing move entirely beyond decides like harddrives with moving parts and possibly even beyond solid state memory (like flashdrives) to lord knows what. are we at risk of losing great swathes of information simply because we'll no longer be able to access it?
Blogging on demand? Well, maybe. IBM is working on a widget to connect bloggers and readers in a unique way. It's essentially backwards from how the writer/reader dynamic has been accepted. The writer plugs away at something, throws it out there, and hopes to God someone reads it. Well, IBM is looking to find a way for readers to suggest topics for blogging and for those suggestions to be forwarded to the appropriate blogger to then do with it what he is told to do. On the one hand, as a rarely visited blog writer (unless I criticize illustrators, heh), I can certainly see the appeal. On the other hand, I write about what I write about because it interests me – not necessarily because I want to get a thousand hits a day. My reviews/critiques are dry and not for everyone. And that's okay.
Make poetry your career and be the best at it. Over night. While it reads as a somewhat tongue-in-cheek way of pushing for commercial success and societal significance as a poet, there is also an undeniable scent of truth to the vast majority of it. I read lit journals, I glance through the annual year end Best Of collections, and am largely unimpressed with the vast vast vast majority of the poetry. It lacks something. What it lacks is hard to put into words but there is just a gut reaction that is missing when reading it. At risk of sounding melodramatic (or maybe just wistful), it seems as if poetry is too much a way to make ends meet and not a way of life. The idea of Poet as Occupation should be a liberating one. Instead, it seems we may have become Henry Ford's dream given artistic form. Maybe i'm not taking from it what was meant to be taken from it, but this is what it made me think about. There is a typed version of the same article at Huffington Post.
Finally, Australia is falling behind the EBook revolution. And they're not happy about it. And they're trying to figure out how to catch up. And Amazon is selling Kindles there without any real product support. And Apple hasn't even hired anyone to run their Australian version of the ipad virtual store thing yet. Australia is really just being patently ignored. And from it all, what really stood out to me, was the attention the IPad is still generating despite it looking like a fairly mediocre blow-up of the IPhone. I haven't been thrilled with the IPad but if it somehow leads to EBook industry being opened up some more, then it's done a good thing. Another piece of interesting info was the fact that publishers aren't just creating digital copies of their novels, but things that are closer to app files than documents. I'm not a huge computer guy, despite the (numerous) IPad postings. But I keep seeing talk of HTML5 coming out in the near future and how it will do away with Flash and whatever else. I think this could also be the avenue for e-literature to eventually head down. Instead of apps, just use a powerful, multip-purpose programming language (as the next HTML appears to be) that allows different e-texts to be opened with a single browser. Which makes me wish even more that I had any idea whatsoever how to create a webpage strictly through code (and not through those fuzzy point and click editors like Dreamweaver).


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I had been running for a long time, and been involved in triathlon for just a few years, when I took the plunge and signed up for my first IM70.3 in 2018. I decided to find a coach to help me achieve this, a coach who needed to be just right for me as a person, a terrified but excited first timer who was full of uncertainty but fully committed. In addition to this I hoped that I wasn't pushing my luck in trying to find a female coach who could relate to and empathise with the physical and emotional changes and challenges that women face. Allie has everything I was looking for and more! Not only does she have all the necessary qualifications and qualities I was looking for in a female coach, she has an invaluable scientific background with numerous personal achievements and passion for triathlon which underpin her knowledge, experience and work ethic. I can't thank Allie enough for coaching me to my first IM70.3 and I'm currently enjoying her coaching me to two more in 2019.
I can't recommend Allie highly enough for this (marathon training). I managed to get my particularly non- athletic body round this year's London Marathon in a time I was pretty happy with given the heat, and the massive help and support Allie gave me throughout training made the world of difference.
I met Allie earlier in 2016 and she has single handedly changed my life. OK so a bit of an exaggeration but she is thorough and professional, funny when needed and exacting when it comes to training plans and execution. Allie got me from being able to suffer a 10km run to look forward to running and complete my first half marathon in 4 months. That's 4 months worth of training not 4 months to complete the 21.1km. And next year I'm looking forward to further improvements in my performance and more importantly to enjoy training. Thanks, you are fab.
Allie is a great coach who helped me walk 150 miles and cycle the same distance in the space of 2 weeks. Think I might be back next year as I've set myself another challenge!!!
Allie is one of the most inspirational ladies I've met. She is relentlessly positive, incredibly encouraging and also very approachable and not scary which is always my fear with anything to do with exercise. She's been a huge part of my weight loss and exercise journey this year and I'd recommend her to anyone who is thinking about taking that step towards being more active. She'll get you there, and make you feel great about the journey.
I imagined a baby and buggy class to be a gentle bit of stretching etc... but this is a REAL work out. Every class is something different and you can go at your own pace, but if you want to really get rid of the baby fat, lose weight and tone up, this is perfect. Options for those just starting too, so suitable for all. And Allie is super sweet and very encouraging.
Allie is a brilliant personal trainer and I would recommend her to anyone. After having my baby she has helped me ease back in to exercise and helped me gain back my fitness, lose some weight and also improve my nutrition. Thank you Allie!!! X
After two children and no future plans for anymore, I wanted to get my body back and increase my fitness levels, to increase my energy levels. Allie is fantastic, the PT sessions really tailored to my abilities and the plans to keep me motivated through the week. Plus I can take my 19month old to sessions too which means no worrying about extra childcare costs. Since leaving school where I was very involved in sports, I'd done no exercise at all and Allie's training has really helped me to enjoy exercising again and I have seen my energy levels really increase throughout the weeks. I would really recommend Allie!
Baby and Buggy Exercise club is hands down the best thing about my last mat leave (sorry Rory)! I have just returned to work feeling fitter and slimmer than I have felt for many years with my love for exercise totally invigorated. I would encourage anyone on mat leave to go on a Monday and/Friday. This class is a real gem for post natal exercise in St Albans! Thank you Daria, Allie and the Red Alert PT team!
Completely echo others sentiments. This is a fantastic class and really helped top and tail my weeks on leave with something really positive. With over 3 stone to shed before returning to work - these classes were a motivator and key factor in my success! Gutted I can't continue now I'm back at work!! Enjoy ladies!
Allie's Baby and Buggy exercise class was perfect for working out after having my daughter. Such a relaxed atmosphere and it is great to be able to bring your baby without feeling self conscious if they are crying or need feeding / attending to! Definitely try out their classes if you want to get some exercise after having your little one
I went to Allie for PT sessions as well as her group training sessions when I had my first baby, and I am so glad I did. I lost all my baby weight within 5-6 months, but the classes also gave me my confidence back and helped me meet other mummy friends. It was so good being able to take my baby with to all the classes as when you are breast feeding, you don't really get a chance to exercise otherwise. I highly recommend these classes and will be going back after I've had my second.
These classes are a great way to get back into exercise after having a baby. I felt much fitter after a few weeks and lost all my baby weight by going twice a week (whilst maintaining a healthy diet & active lifestyle). Good variety of classes too. Really recommend.
I began PT sessions with Allie as I had lost my enthusiasm for exercise. Allie helped me find my enjoyment of training again by making tough sessions fun! My fitness increased and overall I felt better about myself. The RedAlert studio is a fantastic place to train with lots of equipment but with the personal touch.
A great personal trainer with massive knowledge base and motivating techniques. Her PT sessions got me back into running after a (very) long break and helped me to run two half marathons and complete a mini-triathlon. A definite recommendation!
I was looking for a class I can take my baby with me and still feel like I'm working out. I found the RedAlert class exactly what I needed. You can join from very early stages (I joined straight after given the green light from the doctor) and it's friendly and welcoming for both mothers and babies!
I've started going to Allie's class when my baby was 4 months and I've been going twice a week since. It's a really good workout in a relaxed, baby friendly environment. I like that it's suited for all levels of fitness. It's different every weeks which keep things interesting. I highly recommend it.
Loved Allie's classes and the fact I could take my little boy. Everyone was in the same boat so it ever mattered if your baby was being slightly disruptive as the class was designed to take that into account. Sometimes I had to squat whilst holding my baby instead of the actual exercise and that was never a problem. Allie, a mum herself know exactly what challenges we face and I would recommend her classes to anyone.
5* Love the Buggy Fitness session that the team offers in St Albans town centre. Great atmosphere to come back, to exercising and alternative "options" during workout are provided depending on your recovery/stage, and fitness ability. Spacious and fun!!! Thanks
Myself and my two daughters absolutely love Allie's classes. Being indoors at Fitness First is an absolute winner, as you don't have to worry about the weather. Babies are entertained in a safe environment and toddlers can run around to their hearts content, safe in the knowledge that they can't escape the gym! Classes are great for getting your fitness back after having a baby, with the weights, steps etc being used at the gym so you can really push yourself to loose weight and regain confidence.
I loved Allie's buggy classes at fitness first. Great way to start training again after having a baby. Relaxed atmosphere and tough enough classes to feel like you can manage them, but still get back in shape.
I loved Allie's classes at Fitness First- perfect for getting back into shape after having my son. They were a bit more challenging than other ones I'd been to, but that was great and you could choose your own pace/weights. It was such a relaxed environment that I took Alfie all the way up until the point he was starting to toddle around
Fantastic trainer, very supportive and fun. I loved attending classes with my twin babies, it was the highlight of my week!
After two babies and hitting a rut with my own attempts at getting fit and weight loss, I decided to look at PT options. Being a little reluctant at the thought of the cost and being bossed around by a stereotypical gym buff, I was hugely relieved when I met Allie. Her obvious knowledge of health and fitness, immediate enthusiasm (and reasonable rates) made me at ease and look forward to starting. Allie worked with me to set stretching but realistic goals and helped make sensible and achievable lifestyle changes (so no crazy fad diets and I can still eat chocolate) in order to understand not just my own but the whole family's food and exercise habits. Through Allies enthusiasm, motivation and mixing up the exercise (from kick boxing to running to weights) I have amazingly started enjoying exercise, working out for fun rather than as a chore.So. The bottom line… In less than 5 months Allie has helped me lose 8kg(!) and two dress sizes(!) but more importantly I feel healthier and happier in myself. Awesome! Thanks Allie! Would I recommend her? YES!
I started buggy fit classes about 3 weeks ago and haven't looked back. It was very daunting getting back into fitness after having a baby but Allie is lovely and makes you feel relaxed and at ease straight away. The exercises are well tailored to meet your individual needs to ensure that you feel comfortable and able to do the exercises yet also challenged. It's been wonderful to have another activity that I can do with my little one and it's a great way to meet more mums. Would 100% recommend these classes!
Allie helped me get started!!! I'd been piling on the pounds for years and thought that exercise wasn't something I did. Allie was truly inspirational, (more…)
I have never been one to be either promoting or writing reviews about aperson or a group of people but definitely everyone out there needs to know where you can go to achieve your goals as far as being healthy .Allie is brilliant
I had the pleasure of being introduced to Allie in early January 2016 as part of the £'s for Lb's Watford Peace Hospice Weight Loss Challenge Group. In the following 12 weeks, with Allie's constant and brilliant guidance, advice, time, knowledge, encouragement and skill I went on to lose 3 stone and 2 1/2 lbs. (more…)
Listens to what you need provides support guidance and inspiration !!! Can't recommend highly enough ! Amazing
Exercise and I aren't the most natural of partners - years of medical problems and injuries requiring surgical resolution don't make physical activity easy. (more…)
Allie pointed me in the right direction, suggesting a different diet and alternative exercise to what I would usually do (more…)
I joined Allie with my daughter just over 2 months ago as we were both in need of motivation and expert guidance. I haven't looked back and really enjoy the sessions (more…)
I asked for Allies help back in June 2015 as my fad diets were not working and I needed some nutritional advice alongside a fitness program as I considered myself to be very unfit and Allie offered this. (more…)


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Just like I did for 2012, I decided to do a bullet recap of this past year...the good and the bad, in no particular order.(all the pictures were taken yesterday morning after a beautiful snow that fell overnight)
1) Changed our lifestyle to healthier eating and more exercise
2) Lost 70lbs (still want to shed 35 more)
3) Ran my first 5k
4) Cameron came home for 2 weeks in the summer
5) Turned the big 40
6) Had a wonderful birthday trip with hubby(first time away from the kids ever)
8) Coached soccer for the first time
9) Started going to the gym with hubby
11) Rode on the back of the motorcycle(a lot) and actually enjoyed it
12) Rearranged the house (a lot), but that is nothing new
13) Hosted my 2nd annual gingerbread house party
14) Took ballroom dance lessons(I'm not a dancer)
15) Went zip lining for the first time(loved it)
16) Cameron came home Christmas
18) Found our church family again
19) Got a new car!(which I love!!)
20) Continued to be blessed by God with a wonderful husband, terrific kids, and lovely life.
May God bless all of you and your families in the new year.


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There are 22 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
- Four hundred years ago, on Dec. 9, 1608, English poet John Milton was born in London.
On this date:
- In 1854, Alfred, Lord Tennyson's famous poem, "The Charge of the Light Brigade," was published in England.
- In 1892, "Widowers' Houses," Bernard Shaw's first play, opened at the Royalty Theater in London.
- In 1940, British troops opened their first major offensive in North Africa during World War II.
- In 1941, China declared war on Japan, Germany and Italy.
- In 1942, the Aram Khachaturian ballet "Gayane," featuring the surging "Saber Dance," was first performed by the Kirov Ballet.
- In 1958, the anti-communist John Birch Society was formed in Indianapolis.
- In 1965, Nikolai V. Podgorny replaced Anastas I. Mikoyan as president of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet.
- In 1987, the first Palestinian intifada, or uprising, began as riots broke out in Gaza and spread to the West Bank, triggering a strong Israeli counter-response.
- In 1990, Solidarity founder Lech Walesa won Poland's presidential runoff by a landslide.
- In 1992, Britain's Prince Charles and Princess Diana announced their separation. (The couple's divorce became final Aug. 28, 1996.)
Ten years ago:
- Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee drew up four proposed articles of impeachment against President Bill Clinton, all stemming from his sexual relationship with Monica Lewinsky and long campaign to cover it up.
Five years ago:
- The owners of a Rhode Island nightclub and the tour manager for the rock band Great White were indicted on charges related to a fire the previous February that killed 100 people.
- A suicide bomber killed five victims outside an exclusive Moscow hotel.
- Former Vice President Al Gore endorsed Howard Dean for the Democratic presidential nomination.
- Former Sen. Paul Simon died in Springfield, Ill., at age 75.
One year ago:
- A young man once affiliated with a missionary school shot nine people at the school near Denver and a megachurch in Colorado Springs; four victims died and the gunman, Matthew Murray, killed himself.
- Pig farmer Robert "Willie" Pickton, accused of being Canada's worst serial killer, was convicted of six counts of second-degree murder, which carried a mandatory sentence of life in prison.
- Republican presidential candidates sought to embrace Hispanics in a Spanish language debate in Coral Gables, Fla.
- The first summit between Europe and Africa in seven years came to an acrimonious end in Lisbon, Portugal.
Today's Birthdays:
- Actor Kirk Douglas is 92.
- Actor Dick Van Patten is 80.
- Actor-writer Buck Henry is 78.
- Actress Dame Judi Dench is 74.
- Actor Beau Bridges is 67.
- Jazz singer-musician Dan Hicks is 67.
- Football Hall-of-Famer Dick Butkus is 66.
- Actor Michael Nouri is 63.
- Former Sen. Thomas Daschle, D-S.D., is 61.
- Singer Joan Armatrading is 58.
- Actor Michael Dorn is 56.
- Actor John Malkovich is 55.
- Country singer Sylvia is 52.
- Singer/game show host Donny Osmond is 51.
- Rock musician Nick Seymour (Crowded House) is 50.
- Comedian Mario Cantone is 49.
- Actor Joe Lando is 47.
- Actress Felicity Huffman is 46.
- Country musician Jerry Hughes (Yankee Grey) is 43.
- Rock singer-musician Thomas Flowers (Oleander) is 41.
- Rock musician Brian Bell (Weezer) is 40.
- Rock singer-musician Jakob Dylan (Wallflowers) is 39.
- Country musician Brian Hayes (Cole Deggs and the Lonesome) is 39.
- Actress Allison Smith is 39.
- Songwriter Kara DioGuardi is 38.
- Country singer David Kersh is 38.
- Rock musician Tre Cool (Green Day) is 36.
- Rapper Canibus is 34.
- Rock musician Eric Zamora (Save Ferris) is 32.
- Rock singer Imogen Heap is 31.
- Actor Jesse Metcalfe is 30.
- Actor Simon Helberg is 28.
Thought for Today:
"Give me the liberty to know, to utter, and to argue freely according to conscience, above all liberties."
John Milton, English poet (1608-1674).
"Let's all be careful out there!"