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Make no mistake about it—we are having a crisis of trust in America. Most people don't know who to trust; what to trust; when to trust or how to trust. Faith in self, and others is on a steep decline while suspicion and fear continue to rise. And yet, the truth remains, no matter who you are, what you do, or where you go, there comes a moment when you simply must trust—something or someone.
Firm belief in the integrity, reliability, truth, ability, or strength of
someone or something; Belief in and reliance on connection to the Divine
In this compelling New York Times best seller, filled with illuminating and heartrendingly powerful stories of broken trust, betrayal, and triumph, Iyanla demonstrates why the four essential trusts—Trust in Self, Trust in God, Trust in Others, and Trust in Life—are like oxygen: without them, none of us can survive.
• Do you trust your own voice?
• Do you trust that you can hear the voice of God?
• Do you trust yourself to see and hear what others are really saying and doing?
• Do you trust (no matter how hard it may be) that there are no mistakes in life?
The pain of broken trusts gets our attention. And the deeper and greater the pain, the more apt we are to listen, to feel, and to seek healing. Most of us are generally so anesthetized that we can deal with a slight headache. We can even handle a throbbing aggravation. But when our pain escalates to an unbearable migraine and no prescribed painkiller can offer relief—then we start to pay attention.
Today the pain from our individual and collective trust violations has reached the excruciating migraine level! We are at migraine-level pain mentally, economically, socially, politically, and spiritually. We want the pain to stop, but relieving pain, like building trust, is an inside job. It is only when you have been broken down mentally, emotionally, or spiritually and choose to stand up and keep moving that you can know the true meaning and value of trust.
Over the decades, I have worked with many, many people, all of whom were at various stages of experiencing a trust breakdown or breakthrough: the mother who did not have the courage to tell her daughter she did not know who her father was; the transgender woman whose father was a minister and could not accept her lifestyle; the reality star married to a pro athlete who was abusive and cheated on her; the man who fathered 34 children; the NFL player who lost his sense of self when he lost his career; the minister who fathered a child with one of his congregants then ignored the child in the pews every Sunday morning; the 600-pound woman who did not leave her home for seven years, her bed for five years.
Each person represents a microcosm of the world in which we live—where anger and fear,
confusion and isolation, lack of faith and a wanton disregard for the divine process of life causes
people to act against their true nature. So what's a human being to do?
Trust yourself because you are worthy of your own time, energy, attention, and love. You—as a demonstration of and representative of the presence of the Creator in the world—deserve and are worthy of your own trust . . . Trust yourself because it is the way you demonstrate that you are willing to embrace, engage, and enjoy life . . . Trust yourself because when the rubber meets the road, when all else fails, when everyone else has fallen by the wayside, you will know that you have always been and will always be there for you.
Trust in God because it is your sole purpose for being on the planet. Trust in God because you are a human being, prone to losing connection to and awareness of your good sense . . . Trust in God because it is the sure way that you will rise above your humanness into the truth of your authentic identity that is divine, purposeful, joyful, loving, and lovable . . . Trust in God because when you cannot do it—whatever it is—for yourself, God can do it through you and for you.
Trust in others because it is the only way to fine-tune your instincts, deepen your ability to trust yourself, and learn the depth of your capacity to love and forgive. . . Trust in others because you need people to facilitate and support your mental, emotional, and spiritual growth. Even when your interactions and relationships are difficult, challenging, and uncomfortable, trust that you are growing. Trust in others because those whom you do trust—with or without good reason—will support you in recognizing the areas of your mind and heart that may still need loving care and attention.
Trust the process of life because it is an incredible journey of wonder, adventure, and evolution that you can experience only in direct proportion to your willingness to trust it. Trust the process because life is on your side. Life wants to encourage you, inspire you, and motivate you, moment by moment, and that can happen only when you trust that life knows exactly what you need, and exactly when you need it . . . When you trust the process, you will deepen your awareness and understanding of who you are and the meaning of every person and experience you encounter.
Mastering these four essential trusts requires both a process and a practice. Life gives you the process through your experiences; people provide you the opportunity to practice. Whether you are faced with the specter of an unfaithful spouse, a manipulative colleague, a rebellious child, or a corrupt institution, Iyanla not only explores what trust really is, but she reveals why some of life's most shocking trust violations offer us the most profound opportunities for personal growth and healing.
If I could offer the world a mantra, an affirmation for successful living, it would be, Trust yourself, Trust God, Trust others, and Trust in life. These four essential tools must be understood, embraced, and mastered. Without these tools, you will eventually become disillusioned, frustrated, embittered, or stuck. With them, you will be guided, protected, enlightened, and fulfilled. Without these essential ingredients, your mind will be confused, conflicted, clouded, and prone to giving the negative ego dominion over your consciousness. With them, your mind will remain open, flexible, and teachable.
Until and unless you master these four levels of trust, your heart will be at risk. It will become brittle, broken, hardened, and embattled. It will be prone to attack you and everyone else.
I wish I could tell you differently, but I cannot. What I have learned and now live is that you will be able to master these four essentials only when you are willing to be vulnerable, when you have successfully subdued the negative ego, and when you agree to accept total and complete responsibility for every choice you have made and the consequences of those choices in your life. Otherwise, you will simply continue to chase peace and joy.
If I could offer the world a mantra, an affirmation for successful living, it would be, Trust yourself, Trust God, Trust others, and Trust in life. These four essential tools must be understood, embraced, and mastered. Without these tools, you will eventually become disillusioned, frustrated, embittered, or stuck. With them, you will be guided, protected, enlightened, and fulfilled. Without these essential ingredients, your mind will be confused, conflicted, clouded, and prone to giving the negative ego dominion over your consciousness. With them, your mind will remain open, flexible, and teachable.


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what other meat would be good in these?
If you are looking to add a different kind of meat for these enchiladas, here is what I recommend:
-Ground Beef
-Ground Turkey
-Chicken (grilled or shredded)
-Shredded Turkey Breast
-Chicken Sausage
You could really use any meat. You could even turn these into breakfast stuffed enchiladas, with egg and bacon. Have fun with your enchiladas, and add all your favorite toppings.
I love topping mine off with guacamole.
enchilada toppings you need to try:
I love my enchiladas, but I love topping them, even more, to really give it a lot of amazing flavor. Here are a few toppings I highly recommend:
-Banana Peppers
-Red Onions
-Re-Fried Beans
-Spanish Rice
-Black Beans
-Sour Cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
-Bell Peppers
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Baked Chicken Parmesan Casserole
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Serves: 12
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30 minCook Time
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- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup minced white onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (4.5 oz) chopped green chiles
- 15.5 oz can Navy beans (or Cannellini beans)
- 1 can black beans
- 8 oz cooked shredded chicken breast
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 cup fat free or light sour cream
- For the Green Chile Enchilada Sauce:
- 1/2 cup chopped white onion
- 1 Tablespoon of butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 cup fat free chicken broth
- 7 oz can chopped green chile
- 2 jalapeños, chopped (I used jarred)
- salt
- 1/2 cup fat free or light sour cream
- 3/4 cup reduced fat Mexican cheese
- 8 medium soft whole wheat tortillas
- chopped fresh cilantro or green onions (or both!)
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- For the Filling:
- In a medium pan, heat olive oil on low. Add onions, garlic and saute until soft, about 2-3 minutes. Add chicken and cook. Remove from heat and Add green chiles, beans, sour cream and cumin. Mix well.
- Green Chile Enchilada Sauce:
- In a large nonstick pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and starts to turn translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add flour and stir well. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth. Whisk until the sauce becomes smooth. Cook over medium heat until the sauce boils and thickens, about 4-5 minutes. Add green chiles, jalepeños, and salt to tatse. Cook another minute then remove from the heat. Stir in the sour cream.
- Spread about 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9x13" baking dish. Fill each tortilla with 1/3 cup of the chicken/white bean filling. Roll the tortillas and place seam side down in the prepared baking dish. Continue filling remainder of the tortillas.
- Pour the enchilada sauce over the top of the enchiladas. Top with cheese. Cover with aluminum and bake 20-30 minutes, until the enchiladas are hot and the cheese is melted. Remove from oven and top with fresh cilantro or green onions
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ShockTillYouDrop.com talked to Doomsday writer/director Neil Marshall this morning at the San Diego Comic-Con about a possible sequel to his 2006 horror film, The Descent. Are the rumors true, will there be another film? Click here to read what he had to say!
The official website for Doomsday, the action-thriller starring Rhona Mitra, Bob Hoskins, Malcolm McDowell, Alexander Siddig and Adrian Lester, has also launched with a sneak peek at the making of the film.


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The United State army did it again. US Military dropped an enormous bomb in Afghanistan which was actually targeting the militant organization ISIS. CNN has reported this as the breaking news with confirmation from the officials who are directly involved in the mission.
It is said that a GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb, which is nicknamed as MOAB was dropped exactly at 7 P.M local time on Thursday, according to the sources claimed by CNN.
Most Powerful Non-Nuclear Bomb
The MOAB is also known as the Mother of All Bombs, which is 21,600 pounds, GPS-guided munition and is considered as the most powerful non-nuclear bomb.
Aircraft MC-130 dropped the bomb, operated by Air Force Special Operations Command, sources in the military said.
The sources added that the target is to aim at the ISIS tunnels and the personnel in the Achin district of the Nangarhar province. The US military is presently assessing the damage caused by the monster bomb. Gen. John Nicholson, commander of the US forces in Afghanistan has signed off the use of the bomb to use on the Afghanistan aiming at ISIS tunnels, officials said to the sources of CNN.
This is the first time ever a MOAB has been used on the battlefield by the US, according to the US officials. This munition was initially developed during the Iraq war happened in 2003 during the regime of Saddam Hussain.


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Washing a dog with a shampoo bar is easier and less wasteful than a liquid wash - take it from the mom of a very hairy pup! This bar is formulated specifically for our furry friends needs, and will cleanse and condition without the need for added conditioners. I've added neem oil to this recipe which is antibacterial, anti-fungal and acts as an insecticidal, which pairs well with the mix of essential oils which are well known for repelling insects.
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5 oz bar
*Note: many essential oils are not safe for cats, for that reason this product is not recommended for their use.
Directions: Thoroughly wet dog's body, leaving face and head for last (this reduces the dreaded mid-bath shake!). Wet bar and begin rubbing in circular motion directly on body, dispersing suds throughout hair. Once fully soaped, rinse soap out of hair completely. Repeat process on face and head, careful not to get soap in eyes, and ears. Dry dog as usual. Allow bar to dry between uses.
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Morocco Trekking Adventure
Morocco Trekking Adventure
Join the Women Who Explore community on an epic hiking adventure in Morocco. Wander souks, roam palaces, smell fragrant spices, taste tajine, trek the high Atlas Mountains, and play with camels in the Sahara Desert.
November 8-16, 2019
arrival 6pm
Trip info
- Itinerary
- what's included
Here's the plan…
Day 1: Arrival
Fly into the Marrakech Menara Airport where you'll meet your guide for the 9 days of adventure. We'll take you to your beautiful riad where you'll check in and get settled into your room before joining the crew for a traditional Moroccan meal.
Arrival: Welcome dinner at 8pm. Fly into Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) and arrive by 6pm to take advantage of the transfer.
Included: Airport Transfer, Welcome Dinner
Day 2: Tour of Ubud
Enjoy breakfast at the Riad before heading south to escape the busy life of Marrakech. The journey will take us through small Berber villages, across the High Atlas Mountains, and to the famous peak of Tizi n'Tichka.
We'll make our way to UNESCO world heritage site, The Kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou, which has been featured in a number of western films.
After lunch, we'll head to Dades Gorges passing through Ouarzazate, the "hollywood of Africa". We'll continue the journey through the Valley of the Roses, the city of Skoura, and arrive towards the middle of the canyons to stay in Dades Gorges overnight.
Included: Breakfast, Aït Ben Haddou Tour, Dinner
Day 3: Tour of Ubud Part II
Time to stretch those legs, get outside, and hike! Climb to the very top of Dades Gorges for an unforgettable view. We'll take a break near the Nomad caves and enjoy a cup of Moroccan tea with a local Berber family before heading down to the grand canyons of Dades Gorges.
Later, experience a traditional meal with a local Berber family. After dinner, you'll have the opportunity to adorn your skin in henna while enjoying live music played by locals.
Included: Breakfast, Dades Gorges Trek (5-6 hours), Picnic Lunch, Berber Dinner & Henna
Day 4: White Water Rafting & Travel to Canggu
Eat a hearty Moroccan breakfast before today's adventure! On our journey to the desert, we'll see thousands of Kasbahs and drive through colorful Berber villages. We'll pass by Tinghir and its beautiful palm grove and continue to the Todgha Gorge where we'll trek along the tall canyons, a much loved trail for mountain climbers.
After, we'll continue on to the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga. We'll saddle up on camels for a sunset desert ride through the sand dunes to arrive at our camp in an oasis.
Sip on Moroccan mint tea upon arrival, listen to traditional music, dance if you feel so inclined, settle into camp and enjoy dinner with the group. We'll spend the night in our nomadic tents or outside under the shooting stars with our bellies full of food.
Included: Breakfast, Todgha Gorge Trek (1.5 hour), Sunset Camel Ride, Dinner
Day 5: Tour of Canggu
After a memorable night in the dunes of Erg Chebbi, wake up early and enjoy the silence paired with an unforgettable sunrise.
Ride your camels out of the desert to meet your driver, then leave for Gnawa in Khamlia for yummy tea and more traditional tunes. We'll stop for food in Nkoub, then continue to Ouarzazate through the Draa Valley. We'll spend the night in Skoura Valley.
Included: Breakfast, Sunrise Camel Ride
Day 6: Travel to Nusa Penida
We're off to Imlil, a small village in the mountains! Most popular for its trails, and widely known for its high peaks and stunning views. Today, you can chill or do some more hiking & exploration.
Enjoy a picnic lunch and dinner on the house today.
Included: Breakfast, Optional Guided Hike, Dinner
Day 7: Tour of Nusa Penida | Part 1
After a relaxing day, we will hike Toubkal National Park. We'll trek through the park and stop by a nearby waterfall! Enjoy a picnic lunch outside with the group and dinner together in the evening.
Included: Breakfast, Toubkal National Park Trek (3-5 hours), Picnic Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Tour of Nusa Penida | Part II
We'll finish our journey over the High Atlas Mountains and arrive in Marrakech mid-morning. There will be an optional spa treatment for those who need it!
The afternoon will be devoted to discovering Marrakech, the second oldest imperial city known as the "Pearl of the South". Visiting places such as the Koutoubia Mosque, the Bahia Palace and the Majorelle Gardens. We'll return by noon and hit the ground running again in the afternoon as we explore the souks and world famous Jemaa el-Fnaa square. The square is buzzing with story tellers, acrobats, snake-charmers, magicians and much more.
Join the group for one last meal to cheers to your new friendships and the adventure of a lifetime!
Included: Breakfast, Guided City Tour, Dinner
Optional: Hammam Spa Treatment
Day 9: End of trip, transfer to airport
We're sad to see you go! We'll drop you off at the airport to catch flights home.
Included: Breakfast, Airport Transfer
Departure: We will do 2 airport transfers in the mornig to the airport. Fly out of Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK).
We'll organise…
- All Breakfasts, 3 Lunches & 7 Dinners
- Airport & City Transfers
- Aït Ben Haddou Tour
- Todgha Gorge Trek
- Sunrise & Sunset Camel Rides
- Toubkal National Park Trek
- Marrakech City Tour
You'll need to provide…
- Flights to and from Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)
- Food and alcohol (except as noted)
Let's get you there…
You'll need to fly into Denpasar, Indonesia (on the island of Bali) where we will organise an airport transfer to Ubud.
Nov 8-16, 2019
How are Women Who Explore Events different from other events?
The number one goal is to introduce you to other kick-ass, adventurous women. It's all about building tribes! Our second goal is to introduce you to the outdoors. It's quite the thing to witness, putting a group of women who are passionate about the outdoors in an epic location. We know it's a cliche thing to say… but it's where the magic happens.
Do you arrange transport to the event?
No. You are responsible for your own transportation to the events
Do I need travel insurance?
All of our tours require that you have medical travel insurance which includes at least USD$200,000 worth of emergency evacuation and repatriation coverage. Two weeks before departure we will ask you for proof of coverage. Cancellation insurance is recommended but not mandatory.
Is food included?
Yes. Unless otherwise specified in the trip itinerary or information.
Is there a minimum age for this event?
19+ for all events in Canada. 21+ for all events in the USA.
I want to book with friends. How do I do that?
The best way is to add all of the tickets to one cart, that way you know if we have enough spaces.
I'm coming solo. Is that okay?
YES! More than 70% of women who sign up for our trips, sign up solo.
Is a deposit required to secure my place?
Yes. Deposits vary from trip to trip. Check each individual event page for details.
What if I need to cancel?
Please let us know as soon as possible. Unfortunately we are unable to offer refunds but you can transfer your ticket. If you can no longer make the event, please get in touch to discuss transferring your ticket.
What is your refund policy?
Due to the nature of the Women Who Explore getaways, we don't offer refunds. We do, however, offer transfers. You are responsible for finding someone to transfer your ticket to and arranging the exchange of funds for your ticket. If you can no longer make the event, please get in touch to discuss transferring your ticket.
How many people will be going to the event?
Our group sizes vary, but never exceed more than 20 people. This gives us the chance to really connect with one another and to make sure each individual has the best time possible.
Who will be managing our trip?
One of our awesome trained ambassadors will be running your trip.
Is there a strict daily itinerary?
There is an itinerary for each getaway, but we realize everyone has their own needs. When you purchase a getaway, you will join a private Facebook Group to work out all the details. We will help facilitate to the best of our ability!
Do I have to join in on all the activities?
You can still join us on the getaway, the ticket price remains the same. You are not required to join in on all the activities. You do you!
Are these tech-free events?
Nope! We happen to love social media and sharing what are doing with others. We find it so inspiring! You can choose to be tech-free, but we encourage you to share your experiences digitally if you feel like it.
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Freeh report: Paterno, Penn State hid the facts
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - Longtime Penn State football coach Joe Paterno and other high-ranking university officials "repeatedly concealed critical facts" about Jerry Sandusky's sexual abuse of children to avoid "bad publicity," according to an internal investigation released Thursday.
The 267-page report is the result of an eight-month university-funded investigation by former FBI director Louis Freeh into the school's handling of Sandusky allegations that span more than a decade.
"Our most saddening and sobering finding is the total disregard for the safety and welfare of Sandusky's child victims by the most senior leaders at Penn State," Freeh said. "The most powerful men at Penn State failed to take any steps for 14 years to protect the children who Sandusky victimized."
Paterno's "61 years of excellent service to the university is now marred," said Karen Peetz, the chairperson of Penn State's board of trustees. She added that the board was "accepting full responsibility" and should have been "risk managing in a much more proactive way" once they first heard of the grand jury investigation two years ago.
Kenneth Frazier, a member of the board of trustees, called Freeh's report "very thorough" and regretted that the board didn't probe for more answers
Freeh was hired by the university's board of trustees late last year in the wake of Sandusky's indictment by a grand jury on sexual abuse charges spanning nearly a decade. The former assistant football coach was convicted last month on 45 of 48 counts and faces up to 442 years in jail. He is awaiting sentencing.
Freeh's report says Paterno, along with former Penn State president Graham Spanier, senior vice president Gary Schultz and athletic director Tim Curley -- "four of the most powerful people" at the university -- concealed Sandusky's abuse from the board of trustees and the authorities.
Sandusky retired as an assistant football coach in 1999 "not as a suspected child predator, but as a valued member of the Penn State football legacy," according to the report.
Paterno was fired last November, toward the end of his 46th season as head coach, following a public backlash in the wake of the Sandusky indictment. He died two months later after a bout with lung cancer. Freeh said the longtime coach was not interviewed as part of the investigation.
Paterno's family released a statement after the report was released, saying Paterno "is still the only leader to step forward and say with the benefit of hindsight he wished he had done more."
The family took issue with the report's suggestion that the coach conspired to conceal information about Sandusky's behavior to avoid bad publicity, calling that accusation: "simply not realistic."
"If Joe Paterno had understood what Sandusky was, a fear of bad publicity would not have factored into his actions," the family's statement said.
The report detailed the university officials' response to allegations in 1998 and 2001 of Sandusky's sexual misconduct in the football showers with young boys in information culled from investigators' firsthand interviews, court testimony and internal university emails.
A woman alerted university police in May 1998 after her son came home with wet hair after showering with Sandusky, and emails from Curley to Spanier and Schultz reported that he "touched base with" Paterno and the coach wanted to be kept in the loop.
Paterno's family has said he was not aware of this accusation.
Although the complaint did not result in charges against Sandusky, Schultz's handwritten notes, acquired by Freeh, showed that he was worried it could become "a pandora's box" and wondered if there were more children with similar accusations.
Schultz also noted that Sandusky's behavior was "at best inappropriate" and "@ worst sexual improprieties." Freeh noted that these four university officials did not speak with Sandusky or the staff about the accusation, monitor his behavior or limit his interaction with children even though he was a university employee at the time.
Freeh said there is no evidence his 1999 retirement was related to the 1998 police investigation.
In 2001, Freeh said officials initially planned to go to the authorities in 2001 after an assistant football coach reported seeing Sandusky molest a boy in the showers, but Curley wrote in an email to Spanier and Schultz that he consulted with Paterno and was now "uncomfortable" with that plan. Curley instead met directly with Sandusky and told him not to bring children on campus anymore, the report said.
At no point did the school officials make any effort to locate the child, Freeh said.
Freeh said his staff of investigators conducted more than 430 interviews of current and former Penn State employees, including many from the football program. Neither Curley nor Schultz granted an interview on the advice of their counsel, Freeh said. Both face perjury charges stemming from their testimony before the grand jury that indicted Sandusky last November.
Sandusky also declined to be interviewed, Freeh said.
A spokesman for the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office declined to say whether Spanier might be the next to face charges of failure to report a sex crime including a minor, calling it "an active and ongoing grand jury investigation."
The report also criticizes the football program for "opting out" of complying with the Clery Act, a federal law that requires universities to publicly report certain crimes that take place on campus.
The United States Department of Education announced last year it was investigating Penn State's handling of the allegations. A spokesman said Thursday that the investigation remains open and declined to comment on the Freeh Report's findings.
Freeh's report also criticized the lack of institutional oversight, saying the school "empowered Sandusky to attract potential victims to the campus and football events by allowing him to have continued, unrestricted and unsupervised access" after he had retired.
Freeh called it a "failure of governance," saying there were no practice of the "transparency, compliance, police reporting and child protection" that should exist in a university setting.
"This is best reflected by the janitors' decision not to report Sandusky's horrific 2000 sexual assault of a young boy in the Lasch Building shower," Freeh said. "The janitors were afraid of being fired for reporting a powerful football coach."
The report also shed new light on the circumstances surrounding Sandusky's retirement, saying he had received a lump sum payment of $168,000 - $111,999.19 after taxes, he noted - which he described as unusual. Freeh said Sandusky also received emeritus status even though his status at the university did not warrant it, instead receiving the benefit a result of a promise from Spanier, the school president.
Emeritus status gained Sandusky access throughout the university, something that university officials said in the report would have complicated their efforts to limit his presence on campus after they had been alerted to the grand jury investigating him for sexually abusing minors.
Meanwhile, the NCAA said in a statement that, with the Freeh Report complete, the school must now answer its questions "concerning compliance with institutional control and ethics policies," as outlined in a letter sent to the university president last November.
"Penn State's response to the letter will inform our next steps, including whether or not to take further action," said Bob Williams, the NCAA's vice president of communications, in a statement.
Penn State president Rodney Erickson, speaking at a news conference at a Scranton, Pa. hotel, said he would respond to the NCAA's questions in the coming weeks.
Erickson also cautioned people from reading the report and concluding that this was a cultural problem within the football program that led to the Sandusky crimes or cover-up.
"I think we should be careful not to paint the entire football program with a single brush," he said. "These things happen in schools, they happen in churches, they happen in youth camps all over."
Nike also announced that it will remove Paterno's name from their child-care facility on the company's headquarters in Beaverton, Ore. It had been called the Joe Paterno Child Development Center.
Nike chairman Phil Knight, who had been one of Paterno's fierce defenders in the wake of criticism stemming from the Sandusky case, said in a statement, "It appears Joe made missteps that led to heartbreaking consequences."


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This article isn't intended to be a criticism of the Passion musical that aired last night on Fox. Truth be told, I didn't watch it. All I know is what my coworkers told me about it this morning, so I'm not going to critique it.
What I am going to do is the thought experiment the musical was based on, because I think the founding question behind the production is fascinating.
If Jesus were born and raised in modern day New Orleans, what would the Biblical characters be like?
Since I grew up in New Orleans and I love reading the Gospels, this question sounds like a fun and interesting game to play. I'm going to tackle a few characters. If you disagree or want to tackle a character in a different way, I'd love to see your thought experiment too. Make sure to tag me in it somehow.
Mary, the Mother of Jesus
In the Bible, by the time Jesus emerges from obscurity, Mary is a hardworking, middle-to-lower-class, blue collar, widow with lots of sons.
In Modern Day New Orleans, I imagine Mary to be African American, living in Algiers (because West Bank is the best bank). She's probably in her mid-fifties. She holds down a full time job, maybe as a mid-level manager at the local Walmart. She attends a small Gospel church somewhere near her house. She loves the music and the fellowship of the congregation. It's the only time during the week that she gets dressed up. Her kids and grand kids are her life. A few of her sons, who are in their twenties, still live with her in her small shotgun house. She says she wants them out, but the truth is, she likes having them around.
Peter, one of the twelve
In the Bible, Peter is a large fisherman. He was never the smartest disciple, but he was courageous. When other's held back, Peter pressed forward. He is bold, aggressive, and full of life.
In Modern Day New Orleans, I imagine Peter's glory years were in High School. On the football field, he was king. No one could match his size and speed. He had his pick of the girls, and was invited to every party. Unfortunately, never the best student, he couldn't cut it in college. He went for a year on a football scholarship, but dropped out because he couldn't handle the classes. Now he works a blue-collar job he doesn't love. Maybe he's on a city construction crew? Maybe he's working as a line cook at a chain restaurant? He probably drinks a little too much on the weekends. I see him going back to his High School each Fall to help coach the team. They don't pay him much. He does it because that's where his fondest memories are, and he loves the family of it.
Judas, the Betrayer
In the Bible, Judas is a Zealot, a politically minded revolutionary. He's good with money, probably better with numbers than people. He has high ideals. He believes he is part of an oppressed race of people, who are held down by privileged foreigners. He sees injustice in the world and thinks radical action needs to be taken to end it, and if that change brings about his own success — great.
In Modern Day New Orleans, Judas is building a career in politics. He excelled in High School, but he wasn't a nerd. Judas was a charismatic kid. He was on the student council, maybe he was even Student Body president his senior year. He went to a local university — maybe Xavier or Tulane — on a full scholarship. While in school, he went to work in the office of a state level politician. He talks about going to law school, or maybe running for city council, but he hasn't made the leap yet. He's still saving up money and weighing his options. He's active on social media because he sees it as a way to share his ideas with the world. When crap went down in Ferguson, he and a few friends jumped in a car and went to join the movement. He went to Baltimore too after the riots. Now, back home, he's trying to figure out what his next move is. He wants revolution and sees it's seeds being planted, but he is unsure how to make it a reality.
The Pharisees and Scribes
Although we often think of these people as the villains of the Gospels, that is not how they would have been perceived in their own times. The Pharisees were the ones everyone wanted to be. They had perfect families and perfect kids. They were devout, following all the rituals and rules to the best of their ability. They loved God and devoted their lives to knowing him. If God were going to bring a revival, in everyone's opinion, it was going to come through them.
In Modern Day New Orleans, I think we should imagine our favorite local pastor or priest. He's a source of strength and wisdom in the community. He cares about the people of his congregation. He performed your friend's wedding. He did your grandmother's funeral. When people are in the hospital, he's there. When someone loses their job, they cry to him. His Sunday morning sermons are cheesy at times, but they are full of knowledge. He's been to school to study theology. He reads the Bible way more than you do, and loves talking about it. But he has a problem, one he may or may not be aware of. He is tied to a religious system that, at times, has more to do with the promotion of the institution than it does with pursing God. And because he has never lived outside of this system, he has adopted rituals and rules that tempt him to take a position of judgment over others. On its best day, it is not an oppressive judgment. It is rather a judgment of love. "I want you to change because your life will be better if you devote it to God like I have."
In the Bible, he is the son of a carpenter. Jesus grew up blue collar in a small town. He showed promise as a kid, but then spent the first half of his adulthood in obscurity. Then, suddenly, he emerges from nowhere, speaking a message that changes the course of history.
In Modern Day New Orleans, I imagine Jesus was never the star athlete or the popular kid. He played on the football team, but mostly rode the bench. He was the kid that everyone knew and loved. People were drawn to Jesus not because he was the best looking or the most successful, but because he was kind, compassionate, and oddly wise. Never selfish, he routinely went out of his way to help others. He had potential to go off to a major university and "make something of himself" after High School, but he decided to stay near home and take care of his mom instead. The rise of his movement is terrifying to those in power because of its simplicity. It comes from a low income section of the city, and grows in strength before the major power players in town even know it exists. The most frightening thing about Jesus is that he is incorruptible and unafraid of speaking truth to the establishment.
You want to take a shot at it? Pick a Biblical character and write up a sketch of them in modern times. Or maybe you disagree with my interpretation. Let me know in the comments. I'd love to hear another take.


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Jawaharlal Nehru often referred to as panditji, was an Indian nationalist leader as well as lawyer who became the first prime minister of the independent India. He was an intellect and described as a charismatic leader by Mahatma Gandhi. Some of the behaviors observed in Nehru include, irrespective of his western upbringing, he had great love and passion for his country. Upon returning to India, Nehru abandoned western culture and dressing and adopted Indian attire.Moreso, under Gandhi's mentorship, became active in his country's politics. He also had great love for children, and to demonstrate this, his birthday was always celebrated on children's day.
The instances in which Nehru served as an employee in the society include his participation in Indian political activities of the student community. He also had a growing interest in socialism and liberalism (Nehru, 1989). He continued to be a political activist even at older age. He was an active participant in the fight for independence, and even served an imprisonment of nine years in this regard. He continued with his course until India's liberation and became the first leader after India achieved independence.
Due to his focus and interest in politics, as the prime minister, he encouraged the development of cottage industries, which in turn created employment. He also established laws that would increase the rights and freedom of women in the country (Nehru, 1989). He converted the ownership of large companies or sectors so that the government owned them to have better control of the economy and left the smaller sectors to private ownership.
The values included in my personal leadership model are;
Servant-hood: This is because the leader focuses on serving the needs of others first.
Love: The leader should show compassion to everyone.
Relevancy: A leader should create changes whose impacts will remain for long periods even after their departure.
Persistence: A leader should be persistent in all his endeavors, as attaining positive results does not come easy. It requires a lot of patience.


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With climate change and environmental devastation threatening the quality of human and nonhuman life, our minds inevitably turn to energy, in particular to alternatives to fossil fuels. Since the Cold War, environmental movements have had a tendency to lump nuclear energy with the horror of nuclear weapons. (Websites for Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace, and Sierra Club, for example, publish reports only on how "dirty" and "dangerous" nuclear power can be, without considering any opposing evidence.) This despite the fact that many green thinkers, well aware of nuclear energy's potential dangers, have attempted to argue for its at least short-term benefit in the face of the global warming challenge (including George Monbiot, Ansel Adams, Mark Lynas, Patrick Moore, Ted Nordhaus, Chris Goodall, Jeffrey Sachs, James Lovelock, and Daniel Blumstein to name just a few).
Laypeople such as myself who read science journals and attempt to keep an open mind about complex political realities are aware of several accidents at nuclear plants but are also facing the scientific evidence that nuclear power is, on average, extremely safe, environmentally clean, and plays virtually no role in heating up our planet (Biello 2013). It is difficult to maintain a skeptical position with so many ongoing opposing stances among our leaders (among Democrats, Hillary Clinton has spoken at various times either favorably or neutrally about nuclear power; Bernie Sanders, a significant promoter of renewables, has opposed it; Republicans, on the other hand, speak mostly in its favor and also support drastic deregulation of environmental protection and remain mostly, but not completely, deniers of global warming science itself).
We could of course attempt to balancethe scary side of that word nuclear withthe truly miraculous side, the one that saves lives thanks to X-ray and CT scans and radiation therapy for cancers.
It is thus reasonable to wonder if part of the opposition to nuclear energy is psychological in nature—rooted in problems about how we evaluate risk itself rather than entirely rational. We can consider this question even while we remain environmentalists who otherwise support attempts to overcome global warming through large-scale development of renewables, overcoming dependence upon petroleum and gas, improving conservation, reducing energy use, protecting wildlife, and exploring ways to reduce population and consumption. Most of us who read science articles and journals are aware that nuclear energy produces waste, and we know that it is radioactive rather than gaseous, the latter typically including such pollutants as carbon dioxide, sulfur, or mercury (Barett 2014).


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Amphia Art Collection
Amphia is the largest employer in the region. Not strange because Amphia is one of the largest general hospitals of the Netherlands. Over 4500 employees and about 250 specialists at four locations are daily committed for patient-centred and innovative care. Amphia hospital wants accessible, efficient and secure specialist, topreferente and topclinical care services of high quality. Care organized from the importance and the perspective of the patient and his referrer. This gives the hospital the ability to embed training- and education activities as part of the policy.
With a relatively small budget at its disposal, the Amphia Hospital collects contemporary art, made by young artists from the Netherlands and Belgium. Occasionally, work has been commissioned from Rosemarie Trockel and Marthe Wery, who designed the hospital duvets, from Ann Veronica Janssens (multimedia installation 'Ciel'), from Michiel Kluiters (video animation 'Wintertuin') and from spacial designer Floortje de Boer, interactive designer Rob Hebing and programmer Nick Koning (interactive installation 'Body Turn'). New developments and young, talented artists are closely watched, focusing primarily on art works that mark a clear evolution in the artist's work. The Amphia hospital is not limited to a specific discipline or style. The collection ranges from sculptures and paintings to installations, video art and interactive art. The collection consists 150 art works in different disciplines and is located in publicly accessible rooms.
The Amphia Artcommission decided to let the collection reflect current art developments from the Netherlands and Belgium. The main consideration of also choosing Belgium is the remarkable development of Belgian art in the 1980's and the Dutch and Belgian art scenes cooperated more often. Art at the Amphia Hospital offers an escape from the reality. Hospital care at Amphia goes beyond physical or medical boundaries. The collection contributes to increasing the quality of life and work at the hospital but also leads to several activities on specific art works organized by the active Artcommission in and outside of the hospital. Activities vary from lectures by artists on their works, gallery and museum visits for co-workers or temporary exhibitions at the hospital.
During the construction of Ignatius Hospital in Breda in 1990 the decision was made to commission art works as part of the percentage regulation and to develop an active collection policy of contemporary art. At the time, the study group Art developed a plan to build a collection, supported by all possible stakeholders ranging from specialists and suppliers to the monastic order that used to be associated with hospital care.Contrary to popular belief of that time on art in buildings it was decided upon not to integrate art works into the architecture of the building. The art works at Ignatius Hospital received a prominent place of their own at well-chosen places on the walls and in specially manufactured showcases. In this way, the art works were given explicit attention. At the hospital, art should not merge with its surroundings. On the contrary, its striking presence should offer the possibility to escape from reality by letting people temporarily forget about the hospital reality.The collection's starting point dates back to the construction period; since then the collection policy has been developed with limited resources. The current Amphia Hospital is a merger of the Ignatius Hospital and the Baronie Hospital in Breda and the Pasteur Hospital in Oosterhout. The merger of the hospitals also meant that the collections were brought together.
Silent, 2010
3D animation
70 x 35 cm
Collection title
Amphia Art Collection
Kees Tielemans
Head office
Art collection locations
Breda Molengracht, Breda Langendijk and Oosterhout Pasteurlaan.
Launch year
all disciplines
Focus of collection
Contemporary international art from The Netherlands and Belgium.
Art collection website
-Thérèse Legierse, Codex, 1990, collection catalogue
-Xavier de Maistre, Reis door mijn kamer, 1992, exposition catalogue 'Ver van mijn bed'


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I have received the beautiful prizes I won in the recent "Fall into Fall Quilt Bloggers Giveaway. I'm so excited to start a project with both of them. One is a beautiful lap quilt kit of 13 fat quarters plus a half yard print for binding from the giveaway Dawn Nichols had on her blog called Dawn's Quilt Corner (http://www.dawnsquiltcorner.com/).
The other giveaway I won contains 10 batik fat quarters and a generous 4 yards of a beautiful yellow print fabric that Teresa Thornborough had on her blog called "Country Cabin Thoughts and Crafts (http://countrycabinthoughtsandcrafts.blogspot.com/).
Thanks Dawn and Teresa. I'm also posting your photos of these wonderful prizes since I can't begin to describe the beautiful colors and prints on these fabrics. Thanks Dawn and Teresa! Now I just need to make something wonderful with these lovely fabrics.


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2014 Ragnar Relay Great River, and I don't remember being disappointed at my inability to find it.
Having gone back and forth a few times in Summer/Fall 2015 on whether or not I should sign up for the Prince Haakon 12k, I finally dropped the idea following the friendly advice/warning in the Birkie website: Attracts first-time racers and other skiers looking for a shorter event. Please note that the 13K course does include several challenging uphills, downhills and turns and is not suited for beginning skiers. Beginning skiers should consider the 5/10K Family Fun Event. My lack of experience in dealing with downhills and mass starts made it relatively easier to be content with the decision.
2016 ski season got off to a friendlier start: the first 40 miles (or 64+k) was pain free with barely any falls or wipeouts — made possible by the careful choice of flatter terrain. In hindsight, it (i.e., the choice of flatter terrain) meant living comfortably within my comfort zone — an utterly poor decision on my part that quite certainly hindered progress. A 12k outing in Noquemanon Ski Marathon about a month ago exposed this lack of progress. My first attempt at getting out of this comfort zone was to confess things I needed help with [(a) rounding curves/corners (b) doing a at the bottom of a descent (c) doing b when there are no set tracks for classic XC] to Doug Oppliger, the technique coach of Michigan Tech Nordic Ski Club, and seek a fix via the skate skiing lessons.
|Summary of training activities since the last race
|Date and time
|Activity details
Device, Distance, Time, Pace, Speed, Heart Rate, kCal, and Weather Notes (when applicable)
|2016-01-25 6:20 am
|Strength Training 2016 #06
0:30:00, 176
|2016-01-25 5:32 pm
|Houghton Quick Ski XC Skate
0.81 mi, 0:46:25, 57:18 min/mile, 1.05 mph, 25
28 F, 4 mph W, felt like 28 F, 86% humidity; cloudy but very comfortable
|2016-01-27 6:45 am
|Strength Training 2016 #07
1:00:00, 352
|2016-01-27 6:02 pm
|KRG Weekly Run 2016 #04/52
4.50 mi, 0:47:16, 10:30 min/mile, 5.71 mph, 161 bpm, 532
25 F, 10 mph S, felt like 15 F, 86% humidity; cloudy, snowy but manageable
|2016-01-28 12:01 pm
|Houghton Short Ride
17.00 mi, 0:45:41, 2:41 min/mile, 22.36 mph, 642
60 F, 0 mph, felt like 60 F, 60% humidity
|2016-01-28 4:50 pm
|Quick Swim: Michigan Tech Indoor Pool
0.34 mi, 0:30:00, 88:14 min/mile, 0.68 mph, 352
60 F, 0 mph, felt like 60 F, 60% humidity
|2016-01-29 12:05 pm
|Short Swim: Michigan Tech Indoor Pool
0.57 mi, 0:30:00, 52:38 min/mile, 1.14 mph, 352
60 F, 0 mph, felt like 60 F, 60% humidity
|2016-01-30 7:00 am
|Houghton Short Ski XC Classic
6.23 mi, 1:32:34, 14:51 min/mile, 4.04 mph, 509
30 F, 18 mph W, felt like 18 F, 86% humidity; cloudy but comfortable
|2016-01-30 4:55 pm
|Houghton Quick Run
3.58 mi, 0:33:07, 9:15 min/mile, 6.49 mph, 160 bpm, 377
41 F, 17 mph W, felt like 33 F, 61% humidity; partially cloudy but beautiful
|2016-01-31 7:36 am
|Houghton Short Run
8.10 mi, 1:22:08, 10:08 min/mile, 5.92 mph, 158 bpm, 879
34 F, 8 mph WNW, felt like 27 F, 86% humidity; partly cloudy but beautiful
|2016-01-31 4:00 pm
|Short Swim: Michigan Tech Indoor Pool
0.71 mi, 0:35:00, 49:18 min/mile, 1.22 mph, 410
60 F, 0 mph, felt like 60 F, 60% humidity
|2016-02-01 6:50 am
|Strength Training 2016 #08
0:45:00, 264
|2016-02-01 5:29 pm
|Houghton Quick Ski XC Skate
1.63 mi, 1:08:05, 41:46 min/mile, 1.44 mph, 98
28 F, 0 mph, felt like 28 F, 75% humidity; cloudy but very comfortable
|2016-02-02 6:20 am
|Speed Workout 2016 #02
3.42 mi, 0:47:00, 13:45 min/mile, 4.36 mph, 151 bpm, 422
60 F, 0 mph, felt like 60 F, 60% humidity
|2016-02-02 11:59 am
|Houghton Short Ride
17.00 mi, 0:48:18, 2:50 min/mile, 21.18 mph, 136 bpm, 457
60 F, 0 mph, felt like 60 F, 60% humidity
|2016-02-02 6:00 pm
|Short Swim: Michigan Tech Indoor Pool
0.57 mi, 0:40:00, 70:11 min/mile, 0.85 mph, 460
60 F, 0 mph, felt like 60 F, 60% humidity
|2016-02-03 6:02 pm
|KRG Weekly Run 2016 #05/52
4.22 mi, 0:47:05, 11:09 min/mile, 5.38 mph, 514
19 F, 17 mph NNW, felt like 5 F, 79% humidity; cloudy, snowy but very pretty
|2016-02-04 5:45 pm
|Houghton Short Ski XC Classic
4.27 mi, 1:07:38, 15:50 min/mile, 3.79 mph, 405
21 F, 3 mph SSW, felt like 21 F, 76% humidity; cloudy but very comfortable
|2016-02-05 1:47 pm
|Calumet Short Ski XC Classic
5.79 mi, 1:27:19, 15:05 min/mile, 3.98 mph, 599
21 F, 8 mph WNW, felt like 12 F, 62% humidity; sunny and beautiful
|2016-02-06 11:41 am
|Marquette Short Ski XC Classic
7.27 mi, 1:48:39, 14:57 min/mile, 4.01 mph, 965
25 F, 6 mph WSW, felt like 18 F, 74% humidity; sunny and beautiful
|2016-02-07 11:11 am
|Houghton Quick Ski XC Classic
5.30 mi, 1:32:20, 17:25 min/mile, 3.44 mph, 965
30 F, 7 mph SSE, felt like 23 F, 93% humidity; cloudy but comfortable and beautiful
|2016-02-08 5:30 pm
|Houghton Quick Ski XC Skate
1.25 mi, 0:45:05, 36:04 min/mile, 1.66 mph, 422
14 F, 2 mph N, felt like 11 F, 90% humidity; cloudy and cold but comfortable
|2016-02-10 6:01 pm
|KRG Weekly Run 2016 #06/52
3.26 mi, 0:37:21, 11:27 min/mile, 5.24 mph, 390
7 F, 12 mph NW, felt like -9 F, 72% humidity; cloudy, snowy, cold and slippery
|2016-02-11 5:50 pm
|Houghton Quick Ski XC Classic
2.85 mi, 0:42:48, 15:01 min/mile, 4.00 mph, 295
12 F, 10 mph WSW, felt like -1 F, 78% humidity; cloudy but comfortable
|2016-02-12 6:50 pm
|Strength Training 2016 #08
1:00:00, 352
|2016-02-13 10:00 am
|Houghton Short Ski XC Classic
5.90 mi, 1:13:38, 12:29 min/mile, 4.81 mph, 589
1 F, 13 mph NNW, felt like -16 F, 71% humidity; cloudy but comfortable
|2016-02-14 1:42 pm
|Houghton Short Ski XC Classic
6.21 mi, 1:22:06, 13:13 min/mile, 4.54 mph, 146 bpm, 694
12 F, 10 mph S, felt like -1 F, 52% humidity; clear blue skies, warm and beautiful
|2016-02-15 4:52 pm
|Houghton Short Ski XC Classic
6.22 mi, 1:07:11, 10:48 min/mile, 5.56 mph, 161 bpm, 698
23 F, 9 mph SSW, felt like 13 F, 68% humidity; mostly clear skies, warm and comfortable
|2016-02-17 4:43 pm
|Houghton Quick Ski XC Classic
3.76 mi, 0:59:16, 15:46 min/mile, 3.81 mph, 367
18 F, 5 mph NW, felt like 10 F, 52% humidity; clear skies and comfortable
|2016-02-17 6:01 pm
|KRG Weekly Run 2016 #07/52
3.54 mi, 0:35:04, 9:54 min/mile, 6.06 mph, 435
18 F, 0 mph, felt like 18 F, 57% humidity; clear skies and comfortable
The aforementioned skate ski lessons were wonderful and built successively on previous week's material (#2, #13 and #22 in the above list of training activities). Though I showed less than satisfactory progress over a three week period, these lessons did help me learn double polling technique as well as picking up my foot when it goes astray (from the tracks or otherwise) and regain balance — to minimize the number of falls. Greg Green was kind enough to take me (and my brand new classic skis from Down Wind Sports; #19 in the above list) through the 10k course in Swedetown trails as part of my preparations for upcoming Great Bear Chase. The Handlers — Christine, Rob, Shannon and Stephen — took me out to explore the pristine and serene trails north of Forestville trailhead in the Noquemanon Trail Network on a glorious sunny day with blue skies (#20 in the above list).
Having fallen numerous times during #19 and #20, signing up for Prince Haakon was still a very distant thought, if that, at this point. Though I had quite the detailed hour by hour plan to accompany a friend to the same event as a day trip, it remained as such — just a plan. But the process led me to learn that the poster for 2016 Birkie was designed by my dear friend, Christopher Schmidt, and sowed the seeds of hanging an autographed copy of it in my apartment.
Just purchasing the poster, however, made me feel guilty (don't ask me why for I don't know the answer) and the need to earn it made those distant thoughts not so distant once again. And as if on cue, Kim and Greg Green not only took me out to test the course for Chili Chase for Charity that involved some new and challenging (to my current skill set) trails but also taught me the ever important snowplough technique (#21 in the above list). The distant thought was no longer distant but I felt the need to sign up for the Prince Haakon before the thought became distant again, and more importantly, before the event sold out. And I did.
Next couple weeks leading up to the event saw me practice the snowplough and double polling techniques a fair number of times: banking corners became a bit easier with each passing attempt, and the number of falls became less and less frequent. The travel plan changed from being an exhaustive and ill-conceived day trip to one that included an overnight stay in Ashland, Wisconsin (thanks to Chris Schmidt for inquiring the availability of rooms in AmericInn). Christine offered to school me on waxing and gave a handful of pro-tips to prepare for the event — including leaving early, parking, bussing to start, getting to the start line with plenty to spare, course structure and terrain, and carrying a backpack that'd go into the giant Birkie bag to keep the dry clothes and shoes a bit warmer to change into afterwards.
It was rather surprising, however, to not find a single GPX file detailing the course and its elevation profile for the Prince Haakon 12k. This, in turn, kept me from mimicking the course as part of the training. Several important one-off tasks at work and a complete whiff during a double polling attempt (activity #22) that had me fall face first into snow during a training session also forced me into resting more than I would have liked. Knowing my inability to taper well prior to an event, this was probably a blessing in disguise. Activity #29, with Anna and Leah, through the Balsam loop in Michigan Tech Trails and Recreational Forest gave a glimpse of things to come in Birkie: not only providing adult supervision for a previously unexplored trail and adding it to my regular course in the future but also gave yet another opportunity to learn to fall or learn to stand up after each fall on a previously unexplored trail. The tapering period also provided enough time to completely read through The Race of the Birkebeiners, an illustrated storybook detailing the genesis of this event that Christine had lent me many a moons ago. Summarizing it for my own reference:
In 1206, the Birkebeiners set off on a dangerous voyage through treacherous mountains and forests, taking the then two-year-old Håkon Håkonsson to safety in Trondheim. Norwegian history credits the Birkebeiners' bravery with preserving the life of the boy who later became King Håkon Håkonsson IV, ended the civil wars in 1240 and forever changed Northern Europe's history through his reign. The name, Birkebeiner, carries a sense of pride, strength and endurance — something thousands of people, participating in the historical race every year, keep striving for.
Hayward High School was a breeze as well.
After spending about an hour or so with Handlers (Christine and Stephen) and Vendlinskis (Andi and Jim) exploring the expo, seeing the legendary Kikkan Randall and acquiring more materialistic memorabilia, I headed back to Ashland for an overnight stay. A hearty meal at the Black Cat Coffeehouse, check in at the AmericInn, a pint of Inland Sea Pilsener at the South Shore Brewing and laying out the race day gear including the bib (thanks to Shannon for sharing her last year's experience about it) soon made way to calling it a night at 8 pm (Wisconsin time).
The event, Prince Haakon 12k, started like any other of the day so far with us skiers moving up one wave block at a time (and included singing happy birthday to a fellow participant) before the gun went off and the banners went up (check out the video for a visual of the gun going off and the banners going up to mark the start of a wave).
Zero training with regards to the (multiple) wave blocks and mass start of this magnitude meant that I had to rely very heavily on the combined wisdom bestowed upon by my dear friends and well wishes from random strangers sandwiched carefully between two friendly (and very timely) pieces of advice: Just don't be yourself (thanks to Christopher and Anika) and Just don't die (thanks to Andi). Shin splints, something I hadn't experienced in over a year now, made their untimely appearance within the first kilometer. As the course made its way to the power line climb, more and more of the bestowed upon wisdom started becoming my own (somewhat painful) experience: having to stop mid stride uphill because someone ahead of me was either going slow or had stopped (thanks to Stephen), and in turn, made it quite impossible to use the momentum gained during downhill portion for the subsequent uphill.
A mindful repetition of my favorite chant (one may even consider this a hymn of sorts or a much shorter version of the Serenity Prayer) — not my circus, not my monkey — to the soothing tune of beating drums about halfway up the power line (thanks to Karen Myhre, a friend of my dear friend Amy, and group) became a good segue for the jugglery between Just don't be yourself and Just don't die over the next few kilometers. The course was challenging as advertised — I even had to take the skis off to get down two descents and I wasn't alone in doing so. And yet, not dying was an easier task compared to not being myself.
Having fallen more than the intended number well before the midway point, falling face first once more owing to the skis getting stuck in softened snow shouldn't have been all that painful if only it wasn't accompanied by a rather unpleasant pop in my left shoulder. Since this expedition was mostly about finding the stubborn and stoic Norwegian in me, I didn't scream (yay for being stoic) and I continued skiing after a successful self-healing effort (yay for being stubborn). And I'd be lying if I said watching the kids with special needs play a spirited game of basketball in Dollar Bay a few moons ago with friends wasn't a motivation to keep my mouth shut, suck it up and keep on going.
Having accomplished the unwritten yet primary goal for the event, the mental jugglery switched topics: Learning to want what I have (e.g., limited skill set and experience, growing pain, etc.) vs Wanting what I cannot have, at least not yet (e.g., better skill set, more experience, less falling, more fun, etc.), and the usuals of paying the right price, making necessary sacrifices, and earning the stripes as the bridge between the two. The debate, however, was punctuated twice to check on a couple of fallen skiers and being with them until either the necessary medical attention arrived or they had regrouped enough to continue their pursuit. If not for somehow managing to not be myself, I would have certainly missed out on the opportunity to be of use in these occasions (so, thank you Christopher and Anika!).
In light of the numerous volunteers and fellow skiers letting me take my time getting back onto my feet after each fall and checking on my well-being before moving on, the jugglery switched topics one last time for the home stretch: Does one get everything she/he deserves? vs Does one deserve everything she/he gets? Does one deserve to keep something she/he undeservedly receives now in spite of not getting something that was perceived to be deserved in the past? And it's not often (at least not in my experience) that there's exactly one last turn left when the crowd/volunteers cheer one more turn to the finish line but it was indeed the case here — to my pleasant surprise. I crossed the finish line under watchful and cheering eyes of Dr. Bob, and my Garmin indicating 1:48:44 — missing a PR by about four minutes.
As I stood in line with others to get my Prince Haakon pin stapled came a really good (and practical) test of the last mental juggling act: the misty eyed volunteer mistakenly tried to hang a medal — designed specifically for the first time finishers of Kortelopet (24k) — around my neck. Declining it with a polite I don't deserve this just yet. Maybe next year, and walking off the finish chute was a no brainer, and I was probably more proud of it than all of the actions combined over the previous 1:45:00 or so.
|Personal goals for the event (in order of importance; order revised after the don't be yourself suggestion)
|Keep the number of falls under 12
|No; estimated to be between 20 and 25
|Don't be the last one to finish
|Yes and Yes (230/362 overall; 105/146 division)
|Improve current PR for 12k: 1:44:23 (14:01 min/mile, 4.28 mph)
|Yes, 1:43:58 (13:57 min/mile, 4.30 mph)
Post-race activities included changing into warmer clothes (the lone concern and a suggestion for improvement for subsequent years: keep the women's and men's changing areas in opposite corners of the warming tent; any tall athlete on one side could see everything on the other side quite easily), catching a bus to return to the Como parking lot with Dean Woodbeck, driving down to Hayward to be with Andi and Kathy (Christine's mom) as Christine, Stephen, Jim and Boyd (Christine's dad) finished their respective races, and hang out with them as well as several other of my friends for a while before embarking on an uneventful drive back to Houghton — with a pit stop each at the Ashland Baking Company and the Black Cat Coffeehouse. A pleasant surprise awaited as I got home and checked the results online: in spite of not giving it all I had on the course and in spite of falling and stopping on numerous occasions, I had somehow managed to earn a PR for this distance albeit it by less than 30 seconds.
Although the King or the Queen of Norway won't question my loyalty, I don't expect a call from them to rescue their child anytime soon. Maybe I'll be picked as an aid station volunteer or a temporary guardian somewhere along the way but certainly not as the carrier/transporter. Be that as it may, the sum of all experiences from the weekend of Birkie festivities was definitely greater than some of the experiences. And with a bit more training than I have in the bank right now, I'd definitely look forward to adding to this sum in 2017.
Carpe skiem!
Praise be to the Good Lord and life's blessings, and thanks be tothe opportunities, organizers, sponsors, volunteers, law enforcement/border patrol/immigration officials, timing folks, photographers, community members, fellow racers, electronic gadgets, software, internet, and my good friends -- the Abbotts (Kathy and Mike), the Blakes (Amy and Scott), the Bogans (Ronda and Jim), the Boissevains (Margi and Paul), the Bradfishs (Anna, Eva and Eric), the Brauns (Teri, Louis, Louis, Tom), the Brewsters (Katie and Brian), the Bunkers (Kris and Kate), the Carlsons (Abby, Cassondra, Josh, and Justin), the Carmeans (Jess and Tim), the Chards (Amy and David), the Donnelys (Darcy and Brian), the Durochers (Bridget and John), the Eles (Sarah and Stephen), the Engstroms (Christine and Jaime), the Ericksons (Maija and Nat), the Farquhars (Cheryl and John), the Fredricksons (Linda and Dave), the Friedrichs (Dr. Mary and Dr. Craig), the Gracis (Kara, Mary, Sam Jr. and Sam), the Grays (Stasi and Richard), the Greens (Kim and Greg), the Handlers (Christine, Rob, Shannon and Stephen), the Janowiaks (Rexx and Maria), the Johnsons (Rich and Erik; Robyn and Adam; Karis and Michael), the Kramers (Mandy and Jim), the Kostinskis (Dr. Lilliana and Dr. Alex), the Lehtos (Tammi and Chris), the MacDonalds (Cynthia and Bruce), the MacInnes' (Elizabeth and Scott), the Makelas (Lynn Czarnecki and Jason), the Manderfields (Leslie and Peter), the Manns (Beverly and Paul), the Meyers (Lisa and Mike), the Meyers' (Jeanne, Ted and John; Julie and Keith), the Milligans (Sheila and Dr. Walter) the Obermanns (Alicia, Catherine, Doug and Tim), the Ontls (Kelly and Todd), the Oppligers (Shawn, Emily, Ruth and Doug), the Pandeys (Aparna and Dr. Ravi), the Pergers (Liz and Dr. Warren), the Ransoms (Cindy and Chip), the Rasners (Amanda and Donald), the Resslers (Dee and Tom), the Richards' (Carrie and Dr. Bob), the Rukkilas, the Salos (Chris, Karen, Dan and Don), the Seelys (Nancy and Dr. Bruce), the Smigowskis (Christina and Tim), the Stenvigs (Alexa, Annie, Chelsea, Erik, Helen, John, Nils, Mike, Nancy Verscheure, Tom), the Stickelmyers (Kari and Steve), the Tervos (Chris, Jim and Ryan), the Tomasis (Susan and Mike), the Vendlinskis (Andi, Jim and Rick), the Vertins (Melissa and Joel), the Vizankos (Kelly and Steve), the Watrous' (Liisa and Matt), the Weathers' (Stacy and Bryant), the Wendels (Heather and Caleb), the Wilmers' (Kelly and Stephen), the Youngs (Amber, Christine and Michael), the Zerbsts (Kristen and Ron), Adam Griffis, Dr. Alex Mayer, Alice Flanders, Alison Umbarger, Amanda O'Toole, Amy Madsen, Angela Luskin, Angela Yu, Anika Kuczynski, Ann Anderton, Ann Hoover, Arni Ronis, Ashley Ames, Ashley Kern, Ashley Miller, Aurelia Leigler, Ben Wittbrodt, Bonnie Zwissler, Dr. Bryan Suits, Carolyn Stevens, Chris Swanston, Christopher Buckley, Christopher Schwartz, Cindy Harwood, Crystal Haataja-Holzberger, Dr. Curt Hillegas, Dan Kauppi, Dana Bianco, Dr. Daniel Fuhrmann, Dean Woodbeck, Deedra Irwin, Dennis Gast, Elijah Gregg, Elizabeth Stempihar, Ellen Manderfield and Ryan Jones, Eric Byykkonen, Erin Kauppila, Greg Reed, Heidi DePuydt, Huanxin-Jessie Zhang, Jamie LaBeske Peryam, James Engel, Jeff Brookins, Jeffrey Burl, Jeffrey Toorongian, Jenelle Potvin, Dr. Jennifer Slack, Jim and Randy in Cardinal Hotel, Joan Becker, Joe Caron, John Burton, John Vertin, Jonathan Kilpela, Julie Koskinen Ruotsala, Julie Springsteen, Justin TerAvest, Karen Koethe and Adam Manty, Kate Waring, Katie Temple, Kay Tislar, Kelly Wooten, Kelsae Eliszewski, Kenny Gilkerson, Krista Kasuboski, Kristen Schmitt, Kristin Thompson, Laura Mlynski, Lauren Schaefer, Lauri Keteri-Smith, Leah Tollefson, Lianna Miller and Benjamin Ciavola, Lena Widman, Louisa Raisbeck and Jesse Cleaver, Lynette Potvin and Matt Manders, Lindsey Goss-Maurisak, Lynn Geisler, Mahesh Shastry, Marc Rea, Mariana Grohowski, Marilyn Swift, Marine Foucher, Mark Bockmann, Mark Schnabel, Mary Webster, Matt Mlinar, Dr. Maximilian Seel, Melissa Elmer and Justin Hoffmeyer, Michael Babcock, Michael Karinen, Michael Sereda, Mike LaMotte, Nathan Erickson, Patrick Rozich, Peter Negro, Polly Bolduc, Shreya Kumar and Randal Harrison, Ray Sharp, Rebecca Anderson, Ryan Towles, Riccardo Tortini, Robert Larson, Dr. Robert Weidman, Sam Roache, Sam Robinson, Sandy Houle, Sarah Bird and William Atkinson, Sarah Ceballos, Sarah Conner, Sarah Menassian, Sarah Stanek, Scott Bolon and Alison Skwarski, Shannon Vairo, Stacy Bussiere, Sue Perry, Sue Peterson, Tom Edinborough, Wayne Mills, 5th & Elm Coffee House, AustinFit, Copper Country Track Club, The Fitz, Houghton Pizza Works, Houghton Police Department, Keweenaw Running Group, Kenyans from Madison, WI (Christine and Scot Van Asten, Claire Luby, Gus Lang, Kelly Higgins, Maggie Turnbull, Mark Mehler, Phat Huynh, and Susan Speth), Michigan Tech Athletic Department, Michigan Tech Nordic Ski Club, Michigan Tech Public Safety,
team /var/run (Nancy Banfield, Joshua Myles and Amy Blake), and more (in and outside of my community) -- for the often unexpected, undeserved, unrewarded acts of constant encouragement, and offerings of constructive criticism, tested tips and tricks to improve myself as an athlete.


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MELROSE — Chief Michael Lyle is please to announce that the Melrose Police Department hosted a successful community meeting on nasal Naloxone (Narcan) yesterday.
Melrose Police Encourage Residents to Attend Back to School Safety Day
The Melrose Police Department encourages the public to attend The Middlesex District Attorney's Office Back to School Safety Day this month. The free event will feature free car seat installations and inspections, K-9 demonstrations, a teddy bear clinic and the ability to explore emergency vehicles.
Melrose Police Arrest Two for Breaking and Entering into a Motor Vehicle
MELROSE – Chief Michael L. Lyle reports that the Melrose Police Department arrested two boys for breaking into two motor vehicles early this morning.
Melrose Police Department Provides Halloween Safety Tips
MELROSE — With Halloween quickly approaching, Chief Michael Lyle and the Melrose Police Department would like to remind residents to consider the following safety tips during fall festivities, especially for those who plan on trick-or-treating or who will be out at night.


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Professor of epidemiology and public health and Director of the Institute of social and preventive medicine
Fred Paccaud is the Director of the Institute of social and preventive medicine, a part of the University Hospital Center in Lausanne. About 160 collaborators are working at IUMSP in the areas of epidemiology and prevention of chronic diseases, health services research, and biostatistics. He is Professor of epidemiology and public health at the Faculty of biology and medicine of the University of Lausanne (www.unil.ch). The main fields of activity of Fred Paccaud are (i) the epidemiology and prevention of cardiometabolic conditions, including health transition in low- and middle income countries and epidemiology of longevity, (ii) the evaluation of public health interventions, and (iii) the development of population-based health information systems.


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Paolo Di Canio styled himself as "the Unique One" on Tuesday while he attempted, largely in vain, to switch the focus away from his political views and on to the football challenge he faces as the new head coach at Sunderland.
The Italian became visibly angered by persistent questioning on whether or not he is a fascist and an early-morning briefing to introduce him to the media was ended abruptly. "I don't have to answer any more this question," Di Canio said. "My life speaks for me so there is no need to speak any more about this situation because it is ridiculous and pathetic."
However, the issue will not disappear, particularly since he repeatedly rejected opportunities to deny categorically claims of far right leanings.
He said: "I am at a football club. If I was working in the Houses of Parliament then I would answer a political question, but I'm probably never going to get there. I only want to talk about football. This story has to finish. Paolo Di Canio is 45 years of age [sic] and his life speaks for him."
Sunderland ordered that questions on the subject should be off limits but still they came, with Di Canio's response revealing his belief that the former foreign secretary, David Miliband, will be the loser following his decision to resign from the club's board following his appointment in place of Martin O'Neill.
Di Canio said: "I respect every decision. It is not an issue for me because it was his decision. I am sorry for him because he has lost a chance to stay at a big club with a big ethic, with fantastic professionals. He has probably left in a period where we will have the most success. So I am sorry for him."
Di Canio also rejected a suggestion that he should meet his critics, notably the Durham Miners' Association, who have called for the return of their banner which is on display at the Stadium of Light. For him, leading an escape from relegation and creating a successful team at Sunderland will be the best way to mute objections.
"I don't understand what the problems are," he added. "I am a manager, a normal man, a family man. I will work so hard and dedicate completely at the end for this cause. I will work 24 hours a day. You can't do any more than this.
"Sometimes words fly away and what counts in life is the fact of who you are and what you're doing. Not what you did in the past. I think that should be enough and people will be happy one day."
If the Italian is seen as high-maintenance, his appointment is also regarded as a high-stakes gamble on the part of Ellis Short, the Sunderland owner. Di Canio has been here before, though, with Swindon supporters also questioning his lack of experience before he guided them to promotion from League Two last season. Despite his new team being perched precariously one point above the relegation zone and facing trips to Chelsea and Newcastle, he professed absolute confidence in Sunderland's ability to survive under his idiosyncratic, inexperienced brand of leadership.
"It was exactly the same 21 months ago at Swindon but after two months there were people remaining five minutes after the game to celebrate a victory," said Di Canio. "They were singing the names of the players and manager. I am sure that in the future they will do the same here. With thousands and thousands of fans, you are never going to get 100% of them giving their support straightaway. That is natural.
"It is a common idea. Paolo Di Canio is young. He has only been in League One and Two, it is normal people think like that. But over the next few games they are going to change their ideas because the team will win some matches and get themselves out of the situation at the moment. Then they will say Paolo Di Canio is the best manager we could have."
Not quite "the Special One", although Di Canio, who coined "the Unique One" as his trademark on Tuesday, sees similarities between him and the former Chelsea manager José Mourinho.
"We are all different but it's obvious that some traits of our characters are similar," said Di Canio. "I always speak what I think. Sometimes I have a strategy.
"Many, many people said he was arrogant. José has a very high belief in himself but that is all and perhaps I am similar. I believe in my knowledge and myself. I am confident I can deliver the best job for this club."
He added: "It is obvious that I'm not trying to imitate him because I'm Paolo Di Canio. I am only at the beginning of my career and I will do things in my own way. That way I know I can have success. We can joke about being the special one, or the unique one, but one day we will discover that I am either a fantastic, good or normal manager."
Sunderland's players can expect to discover that he is different to any manager or coach they have ever experienced. In the past, Di Canio has substituted his Swindon goalkeeper Wes Foderingham after only 21 minutes and kicked players such as James Collins up the backside during matches. He is prepared to do the same to his newly-acquired Premier League stars.
"People might prefer a different style and I don't want to criticise other people's style, but I act in the dugout in a certain way. I have passion and sometimes when the players are tired they really need to hear your voice, to encourage them, or give instructions. It can happen that I can kick my players' bottoms, but hopefully it will only be when we are celebrating."Di Canio has already made sweeping changes behind the scenes with Fabrizio Piccareta appointed the new first-team coach, Domenico Doardo joining as goalkeeping coach and Claudio Donatelli as fitness coach. They all served alongside Di Canio at Swindon from May 2011 to February 2013.
Steve Walford, Steve Guppy, Jim Henry and Seamus McDonagh have all followed the former manager, O'Neill, out of the club.


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