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To everyone who worked to make ECU Editor possible. Certainly PetriK and Justin as well as the rest of you who pioneered the code work.
I've been an EFI enthusiast since the EFI 332 days. LT1 Edit was a great tool for tuning my Firebird and the original DIY Wideband (from the EFI 332 group) was a great community project. I joined the spin off original Mega Squirt group and powered a street Buell, Prostock Harley Davidson and a Hayabusa with the Mega Squirt. All of them were great experiences. I've also learned to be a lurker as there are plenty of folks out there who want to argue over everything, so for several years I have mostly hung back in the shadows. Since then I watched ECU Editor develop and can say it's quite an accomplishment. LT1 Edit (and LS1 Edit) became a business. The wideband became a commercial operation and got better, but is no longer something for a DIY-er. So did the Mega Squirt (in a sense).
ECU Editor on the other hand has become a powerful tool and is still offered up free. For that I tip my hat to you gentlemen.
I am pleased with how my GenII Hayabusa has tuned with ECU Editor. When I make a change, I get that change. As testament to that fact I offer up one of my charts showing before and after tuning power curves and AFR readings.
As you can see, very tunable. Also very repeatable. Again, thank you to all involved.
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Thoughts on 30.
We are good at making plans. For ourselves, for the future. When I was a teenager, spotty but bright eyed and no idea what was ahead, I made plans. Not intentionally, but they were there, lurking in my subconscious, paving the way to potential celebration or disappointment. I made plans for my life; who would be in it, what it would be like. There were some things that I wanted to have 'done' by the time I was 30. As it happens, on the eve of my 30th birthday, it is not the things I've done that I reflect on, more the things that have been overcome.
In my previous post I talked about hope, something that evaded my thinking for a good number of years. I spent my teenage years harbouring self doubt, body hatred and a general feeling of sadness that I never pinned down.
At University I wanted out. I wanted safety, I wanted familiarity, I wanted home. I crawled to the finish line through deadlines, sleepless nights of anxiety and worry and through early morning/late night teaching practices doing a job I'd convinced myself I wanted to do when in reality it terrified me.
And yet.
And yet I was there. I was breathing heavy breaths in healthy lungs. My mind may have been broken but my incredible body was moving forward, dragging my feet through 4 years of ups and downs and 4 years that ultimately shaped my future. I made friends, friends that changed my life in seen and unseen ways. I dragged my beliefs through the mud of doubt and they came out looking very different in the end. I emerged from the experience with happy memories but with no idea what would come next, what I wanted next. I prepared to leave the country and even throughout the process of applying for that job overseas I knew I wouldn't go. I knew I wasn't secure enough for that. I knew I was still broken. I called out and I called out to a God I didn't understand and felt a deafening silence in return.
And yet.
And yet I was there. I was breathing heavy breaths in healthy lungs. I can speak about this now in a very frank and open way, I can see the wounds that opened during those years and look at how they have healed and changed me. I spent time convincing myself that someone needed to come and save me,; to fix it all. I formed an idealistic person I had waited so long who was going to create in me an internal plaster for all this pain. They and others came along in some imperfect form, they held my hand along with many other beautiful and patient people. But they did not do it for me.
And years passed. And depression took other forms. And I had more help. And I listened and I looked and I waited for an answer. And grieving and marriage and pain and loss and expectations. And joy and laughter and weddings and happiness and community and houses and jobs and family.
I am turning 30 tomorrow. I have not 'done' things. But I am now in a place where I am beginning to relax, to accept, to take each day and time as it comes and a place where worry is normal and doesn't take over my life. I am starting to choose my path and my opinions. I can see the value in my job and what it took for me personally to get there, what it cost me and what it's value is. I can recognize signs and triggers and I can take bricks out of the wall I surrounded myself with. I can look at my body and see in perspective its tremendous value and worth. I can see my gender as a powerful tool and something that should not hold me or anyone else back. I can see self-acceptance and confidence as a journey that I really want to have a ticket for.
I can see more hope, more joy and more pain in my future and I can see the tremendous, supportive and loving people I want to share all that with, standing where they always have been; at the sidelines cheering me on.
So happy birthday to me. Here's to the rest.
Yours in good things,
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OPINION: Regardless of who you support, what happened to Maryborough Brothers on Saturday is a sad outcome.
No one likes to see a smashing like the 128-0 Maryborough Brothers received on Saturday in the Bundaberg Rugby League A-grade at the hands of Past Brothers.
This isn't a bash of Past Brothers either.
But it is clear Maryborough Brothers are out of their depth in A-grade.
The side hasn't scored a point all season and have conceded 234 in three games, almost a point a minute.
The side is missing players, according to BRL chairman Mike Ireland, but I'm not sure those returning will make the situation better.
This is the same side that won two games last year.
The side also hasn't faced The Waves and the Wallaroos yet, last year's grand finalists.
Those sides could also put on 100 points against Brothers.
The logical solution seems to be for the side to pull out of the competition.
That would be sad, especially with the BRL already losing Isis from the A-grade competition this year.
Ideally, I hope Saturday's loss provides a call to arms.
Players in Maryborough that want a game should now come out and support the club.
Head to training, sign up and support the players that are currently giving it their all.
Those players deserves all the help they can get to keep playing and be competitive.
I hope this isn't the last we've seen of the side, but things needs to change.
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Yep, summer has wound down to its unofficial close. (Feeling sad.) It's been a really nice one, weather-wise for sure, and in other ways). BTW, it's not just the back-to-school part that impacts me—it's the readjusting to the schedule, bringing work home again and shorter days. (And I hate Eastern Standard Time. Just sayin'.)
Since it's Labor Day, I figured a post about the beach would be appropriate. (And Tess' posts about her recent visit to China might have inspired me a bit too. Hi Tess!)
Finally made it to recently refurbished Asbury Park last week. The revitalization process of this one-time East Coast resort is still in progress. Revitalization on many levels got underway in 2002.
Quick fact: At the onset of the previous century, Asbury Park's only competitor in the beach resort department was Atlantic City.
From Wikipedia:
Quick fact: ~600,000 folks vacationed there during the annual "summer session."
Quick fact: Musicians Bruce Springsteen and actor Danny DeVito hail from Asbury Park.
Quick fact: The very cool Stone Pony venue is opposite the boards on Ocean Avenue. Bruce Springsteen—with his E-Street band, featuring the awesome (but late) saxophonist Clarence Clemons—rocked that watering hole on many an occasion.
Find more detailed history on the origins and development of Asbury Park here. (It's pretty cool.) The opening of the Garden State Parkway led to fewer folks needing to take a train to the beach. Legalization of gambling in Atlantic City took a lot of the traffic too—at least, that's what Hubby says—and the addition of Sixx Flags Great Adventure Theme Park didn't help the Asbury Park cause either.
My history with Asbury Park:
I've supposedly been there as a kid. I'd be lying if I said I remembered.
When my stepsons were little boys, Hubby and I did a day trip there. Honestly and sadly, it was already a 'welfare' and 'ghost' town. The Casino walkway linked Asbury Park to Ocean Grove ("God's square mile at the Jersey shore" and still-dry town). The cleanliness of Ocean Grove and the nice maintenance of its many Victorian mansion/beds-and-breakfast structures contrasted starkly with the littered beach and abandoned boardwalk on the other side. In the Casino, however, at least one shop remained open, but one had to wonder how long that lingering business could last. (I'm sure it didn't.)
The other day Hubby and I were looking for a day trip. I wanted to go to the shore, but wasn't looking to spend a day on the beach. Due to riptides and a death at nearby Sandy Hook, bathing was highly restricted anyway. (Not that the ocean has seen me in it during the past 20 years or so, but Hubby likes to dive in here and there.)
Hubby suggested Asbury Park. Since I hadn't been near it since my fifth wedding anniversary (that would have been April 29, 2000), I jumped at the idea. I love a place that offers something new I can learn. Yes, I'm nerdy like that.
The entire scene—including the ride—changes flavor frequently. One goes from the parkway to the state highway to the main drag, which isn't necessarily the prettiest of places.
Ocean Avenue, however, has been cleaned up. (So has the beach, beautifully so, compared to how it looked the last time I went.) Several of the original buildings and hotels have been restored, or restoration is in progress.
There's a retro-feel to the place, with a few typical beach-style shops and places to eat on the boards, as well as a mini-mall of sorts at the restored convention center. (It reminded me of the North Wildwood boardwalk, which is much calmer and far less attraction-oriented than the Wildwood boards.)
Restaurants that are open to the water—with sheltered dining available should the weather dictate—are on opposite outside walls of the mall. I thoroughly enjoyed sitting on the north end, at a wooden table made from an industrial electrical wire spool, sipping from Hubby's drink while overlooking the Atlantic.
View the convention center and theater and its outdoor seating area.
View the inside the convention center, aka, the arcade.
View Tillie, the (creepy) face (IMHO) of the Jersey Shore. Not sure if Tillie is a he or a she, but that face was painted on opposite sides of the demolished Palace Amusements building. (Tillie has been repainted onto the Wonder Bar, as a tribute to Palace Amusements. )
Asbury Park wasn't terribly crowded. Granted, it was a Thursday. Hubby made some good points about why the area isn't the best for the comeback the city hopes to make.
(1) There are no amusements (i.e., rides or stands)—on the boards or in the immediate area—at present. (BTW, the original carousel was sold and currently resides somewhere in Myrtle Beach.) A sprinkler park, mini-golf and a store that offers crafts-for-a-cost (i.e., sand art, pottery, etc) seem to be the most entertainment for parents with younger children.
(2) Asbury Park is right on the coast. It is not a peninsula. No bay. (No striking sunset over the water, either.) No inlet. No boat traffic. No marina. That also limits chartered boating and fishing activities, I'm sure. (Point Pleasant, Seaside Heights, Long Beach Island, the Wildwoods, Cape May and other more frequented shore areas are peninsulas.)
On the plus side, Asbury Park is RIFE with history and nostalgia invoked because of the preservation of its many original structures and images. One can easily imagine what it was. With a little effort and some amusements, I believe it can prosper, especially with local traffic. (I heard its downtown district is getting a shot in the arm too. That can only help.) It's a place where I enjoyed a few hours. I definitely might not mind spending a day, or even a weekend at one of the restored hotels. Chances are, I'd wind up writing about it some more.
Sorry I got a little long-winded, but thank you for indulging me. As someone who has some trouble letting go, I love the preservation of times past.
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A few weeks back I found this fantastic January 09 article by Norman Lamont. Despite my delay in commenting on it, this type of material is unfortunately set to have a rather long shelf life, unfortunately for us Britons; Gordon Brown is set to wreak further havoc in the economy before the fat lady sings eventually.
Lord Lamont argues that Brown is "like an arsonist posing as a firefighter". What does he mean by that?
When will this government at last start cutting its wasteful spending, the money it has been squandering for years, and money that – surely – it is now seeing it cannot afford to throw around any longer?
We are now finally hearing admissions about the mammoth scale of government debt UK's accumulated over the recent years and especially in the aftermath of the financial sector fiasco, and that Britain will be saddled with this debt for 20 years or more. Debt that both us and the next generation will have to shoulder and pay for through higher taxes whilst the government is stuggling to balance its books and finds that its income is lower than its expenditure. None of these forecasts make pretty reading, but let's face it, we were all aware something of this magnitude was about to start unfolding.
Searching for various opinions and predictions about the end of this recession, I came across the blog called Angry Bear, written by a number of US economists, some of them PhDs, which I found interesting hence I am going to quote heavily from it.
In this article, the author writes his prediction about the end of this recession in the US:
Happy New Year to you, my reader.
I've not been blogging since before Xmas. To some extent, there is so much negativity around in news headlines that it's all a bit of a blur. So I've been focussing on work – our little IT business – and planning 2009 hiking challenges around Britain, one of our great hobbies. This certainly does make one feel much more positive and I think it's crucial at this time to have an aspiration which takes you away from the decidedly average economic outlook.
I am extremely happy to see that although companies are more careful with their money, the IT sector is still quite buoyant – so it is not all doom and gloom for us at the moment. My first web-based project should go live at the start of March and this is keeping me very busy. It's also terribly exciting to know there will soon be a website out there that I project managed. Read the rest of this entry »
The onset of the recession on the UK High street has not really been noticeable up until now, but is starting to get quite visible.
We live in a small town in England. One could call our county fairly affluent, but it's still a small town (full of history, too many tourists on Bank holiday weekends, some shabby buildings, some shops stuck in the 1960ies, and hundreds of grannies going about their chores on a daily basis… you know what it's like).
There are plenty of shops in our town. There has been a move towards "premium shops" in the last 4 years that we've been here. A deli opened up and Costa coffee made its mark, loud and proud as it always does, on the main square (at least it's not Starbucks, I say). But the outlook is changing. Read the rest of this entry »
It would have been a bombshell for many, but in good old British tradition details of this annoucement were leaked this weekend, so here we are picking this apart before Alistair Darling has made his speech due later on today.
The jist of it: Labour want to spend their way out of this unprecedented recession. And we are all seriously concerned that the numbers behind the justification of the intention to spend our way out of the recession just does not seem to add up.
My other half and I have recently started a small IT consultancy business. Earlier this week, I went on a 3 day business start-up course to recap on fundamentals of law, marketing, finance and accounting. The course was organised by a UK organisation called Business Link. Its objective is to provide free advice and coaching to new start-ups.
I was a bit sceptical of how useful the course was going to be, but I have to say it was quite good. I feel that it has left me feeling inspired to go out there and make money. They say that at least 50% of small business fail – it must be more than that though – and it's not difficult to see why this is so. Our tutor said that we as attendees maximised our chances of being in the successful 50% by coming on this course. Judging by the responses of fellow students I am inclined to believe him.
People set up on their own for all sorts of reasons, but it seems the desire for independence and flexibility is one of the biggest drivers. However many are ill-prepared. The students on this course were full of enthusiasm and great ideas. Unfortunately a few were in for a rude shock when it came to the basics of accounting and finance. For example, as we were doing a cash flow forecasting exercise, there was a sharp intake of breath from one lady. She looked around shocked and announced that she just realised she could not implement her business idea for at least another year – she forgot about the costs of buying or leasing a van and other key equipment. And she already printed labels and logos for her products! She is lucky that she realised the problem now and not after investing even more into her start-up. But many more would not have a clue and launch straight in.
Granted, it is scary to make this step at the start of a recession however well-prepared one might be. The people I know – my ex-colleagues – are keeping their heads down and holding onto their corporate jobs for dear life. I really hope there would be no going back for me. I spent so many years dreaming about working for myself that making a U-turn now and running for the relative safety of full time employment is the last thing that I want to do.
It's all in the mindset, it seems. Over the years, I have lost count of the "final straws" in my last job with my old employer, but I never thought I'd actually do it. Watching myself getting progressively more miserable has eventually tipped the scales in favour of drastic action. So here I am facing the unknown and the daunting ahead, trying to contain my excitement.
Doing a basic SWOT (Strenghts, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis on any new start-up is showing that Recession is a threat. However I firmly believe that it should also teach us rigorous cost control, discipline and focus, which will give us an edge in future years. Running a business with few frills but delivering a fantastic product or level of service to a customer is a very very worthwhile objective to achieve at any time of the economic cycle.
Wish us luck – and if you, my reader, need an IT project manager, maybe we should talk? 🙂
Yesterday interest rates in the UK were slashed 1.5%, an unprecedented move which literally drew gasps of surprise from the City of London. At most perhaps 1% was expected.
Recapturing the initiative: The move was meant, the Bank claims, to be that decisive step in dragging the country out of the unfolding recession. But it seems that the investors were not impressed. UK shares continued falling on the day and the FTSE ended up 5.7% lower.
The Bank is seemingly trying to re-capture the initiative so that it is seen to be in control of the economy. It does not feel like it is in control, though, and the latest surprise interest rate cut feels like a knee-jerk reaction to events.
Economic outlook: UK interest rates have been quite high for some time and the Bank of England has been trying to micro-manage its inflation targets by fine-tuning its rates at 0.25% at a time. It lost track of the bigger picture long ago, being obsessed with inflation for way too long. Now the economy is shrinking, unemployment is on the rise, no-one is lending, no-one is spending, the markets are unstable and panicky and the financial system is in a mess. And they think they are going to be seen as leaders saving the day with a rate cut out of the blue? I don't think so; too little, too late.
The rates should have been cut much earlier, then they could have had an impact when it mattered. That was at the latest at the start of 2008.
Retail banks' response: One of the reasons this is not going to be an economic remedy that the Bank of England wants is to be is that retail banks are going to pass on as little of the rate cut as possible to their customers. Retail banks are in a big spot of bother themselves, needing to regroup after the credit crunch contraction set in and wiped out their balance sheets assets.
Being aggressive competetive profit-making organisation (= or fat cats as others will call them) that they are, they have no altruistic tendencies to help out consumers in need of cheaper credit – they are out to squeeze as much money as possible out of all of us.
We might argue it is socially irresponsible to act in this way when they ended the global economy in an unprecedented mess. But banks are exactly that – always have been – probably always will be – out for themselves. At best they will say they are serving their shareholders' interests, although I have argued
before that often these are just lofty words of intent.
Yesterday's interest rate cut will benefit banks which will now be able to secure cheaper credit for themselves at the time when credit is scarce. Banks are not going to willingly give all of this money away to its customers by correspondingly reducing their own lending rate and thus eliminating their chance of taking a profit, at the time when they are making losses on their past bad loans and derivatives transactions gone sour.
Lend me an umbrella: The confidence in making sensible lending decisions has been shattered by recent global events and it will take time for banks to start being cooperative once again. Remember the saying
"A bank is an institution that lends you an umbrella when the sun shines, only to take it away when it pours".
We are seeing this process in action right now.
Low confidence is driving the recession: So if the government wants for retail banks to re-start lending, it is a bit like ordering the water to flow upstream. Lending policies are being drastically tightened, tolerance of customers in arrears is probably approaching zero, and rate cuts are not being passed on in a desperate bid to increase banks' own profitability.
The promise of a recession is as ever becoming self-fulfilling, and we seem to have little control over this downward spiral at this stage – until we think we've gone far enough and confidence starts returning again.
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In this morning's speech, David Cameron laid blame for the current state of the UK economy at Gordon Brown's feet.
Labour a failure: Cameron stated that the Labour government was responsible for the "complete and utter failure" of economic policy and that it has been an "irresponsible government" presiding over a period of "irresponsible capitalism".
The implication is that the nation is now reaping the results of this policy as we slide into a recession, our financial sectors in tatters – and that this could have been prevented.
Cease support: In the recent days, Conservatives have been seemingly supporting Labour especially in the latter's bid to work out a bailout package. So much so that one was wondering if the Conversatives have had any of their own thoughts about the economic policy. And, whilst Cameron is now effectlively making a statement that he is ending Conversatives' support of the current government's economic measures, one still wonders what exactly is he going to propose that amounts to a solid economic platform that is actually different from the current course.
General noises are being made about tougher regulations, "new measures to rebalance the economy", and changes to laws. Whilst this is all good and fine, none of these appear novel measures that have not been mentioned before by someone else.
Are Conservatives still struggling to pull it together? On the evidence I see (or shall I say, do not see) today – yes. But so is Labour, really, although at least they have some sort of action plan for now.
Silly Political games: What seems to be happening on both sides is a lot of posturing. Whilst Gordon Brown is savouring the role of the saviour of the world's financial system, his opponent David Cameron is the homegrown oracle who had seen it all coming and can see right through the incompetencies of the present government – yeah, right. How easy is it to throw stones about, say "I told you so" and then duck for cover – as really you have nothing new to say, Mr Cameron. Come up with some really smart proposal that will tell you apart from other government policymakers, then maybe we'll put more trust in the Conservatives.
Until then – the usual charade of ceremonial policital repartee continues. Yawn…
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The euphoria of earlier this week, which followed an announcement of the UK bailout by Gordon Brown, has seemingly finished – as it was feared to. Shares have yet again collapsed. Asia showed probably the worst results today, with the Nikkei dropping 11% on the 16th October. As I am writing this, the FTSE has fallen below 4,000 again. And Dow will be perilously close to its 8,000 mark.
Shifting sands: Investor sentiment, similar to voter sentiment, is a funny thing. Markets are driven by it, same as elections are won on the strength of popular feeling. However stock market sentiment is also fickle and impermanent, and prone to wild swings especially in troubled times such as now. We are nowhere close to being out of the woods yet. In the weeks to come, there will be significant market volatility, and the market will trend downwards. Perhaps my fears of FTSE at 3,000 have yet to be realised.
Credit crunch biting hard: Interbank lending is still pretty frozen, although short term rates have fallen a little – with banks still not keen to do any longer term lending. Despite all government intentions and declarations, banks cannot be forced to start lending against their will if they do not have confidence in their financial partners. Somebody compared this to "asking water to flow upstream" – just is not going to happen. The impact of this has already spilt out into the real economy: businesses are finding it very hard to refinance their existing loans. This will have a negative impact on the whole economy, reducing business activity and forcing some to cease trading altogether.
Recession: What is driving the stock markets plunges at this very moment are investors realising that we are heading full steam into a global recession – and the existing bailout funds will not be enough to prevent it. A lot of government money is being pumped into the banking system – yet as long as investors think we are heading for a recession, they will keep on selling, and the money will keep on burning up and vanishing into the bottomless pit. It's a vicious circle which under the current financial system, only restored consumer confidence can stop – and we just are not getting any positive economic news for this to happen. Read the rest of this entry »


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Lately, I'm honing my trusting skills. Honing trust is not generally the way one thinks about it, I know. Isn't trust what someone else earns from you? Well, yes, in a sense. I've heard that said in several places, especially in relationship books. When one partner strays (don't you love that word?), it's not only incredibly painful, but it can damage the trust permanently (and consequently the relationship itself) if no one does anything to repair that trust, build it up with new behavior and accountability. I'd like us to take trust and move it out of the realm of something that we just have or we don't, into a skill we can strengthen.
In spiritual teachings, we're supposed to just trust God implicitly. I've had conversations with my little boy about this, where he's upset about something and I suggest prayer and affirmations, and patience along with trust. As he gets older, he doesn't seem so keen on this idea of trust, and I'm wondering how to not only model what this looks like to him, but also help him to understand that an answer to prayer doesn't always look like what we had in mind. If we wait long enough, though, it always ends up being a greater gift if we're wise enough to look deeper.
Sometimes in the moment, it can seem downright deflating, or it looks like God doesn't even exist, the outcome can be so seemingly opposite of good in our eyes. I can think of many times in my past where events most definitely did not fit my idea of a good time. It's like we're all small children who think that 'good' looks one way, and 'bad' looks another, when in fact what we perceive as 'bad' is the very best spiritual vitamin we could have been handed.
Trust, to me, is a feature of faith, and in order to have miracles of synchronicity and beauty in our lives, we have to work at this faith thing. "Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." (Heb.11:1) (Yes, I quoted the Bible, right out here in public. It's a shaky thing to do because I'm hypersensitive to those who've been traumatized by the hypocrisy and persecution of those claiming to be Christian, but I don't want you to miss out on the creamy center because of someone else's stale shell of issues.) There's a wealth of wisdom in the good book that we could miss out on if we allow misguided religious fanatics to get in the way of our soul candy. About faith, though, Emilie Cady tells us that faith is an intuitive move. Relying on intellect or physical facts will not get us the miraculous manifestations we desire.
So where does trust come into play? Trust is the fuel in the faith mobile. The two qualities go hand in hand. We have to take a leap that can feel terrifying, a powerful jump from intellectual fact finding to even skim the surface of faith. Yet, it's the most crucial ongoing quality that gets us the miraculous manifestations we are craving. We cannot expect the universe to gather molecules and energy into one place in time, creating a desired thing, unless we have faith. And when we feel that faith slipping, and begin to lose sight of our precious desire, the element of a powerful trust in a Higher Consciousness is the free tank of endless free fuel in the faith mobile that exists.


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Loving the latest spring styles from Finders Keepers! This Australian label boasts styles that are fresh and playful, yet sophisticated. Some of our faves from the new spring fashion collection just in are the Speed Demon Bodysuit (hello, instant wardrobe classic!) available in black and oyster, and the understated yet fabulous Whatever Happens Dress. Here's our model off duty, Dani, workin' it overtime in our top pick: the One More Chance Maxi in Chartreuse
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Adam Ellis has made it to the final three for the dedication and tireless and endless effort he gives and shows the Army Cadets Force in Barrow.
Adam Ellis is 17 years old, is a dedicated member of the Barrow Detachment, Cumbria Army Cadet Force. He parades twice a week without fail, regularly deploys on strenuous weekend exercises and attends intense national training courses lasting up to seven days. It is through his passion and commitment he has achieved the highest rank every cadet aspires to achieve,
Adam is regularly relied upon to instruct and coach large numbers of cadets in military subjects including, drill, weapon handling and map reading and on a normal parade night at Barrow Detachment he puts all his training and experience to use and instructs other cadets to an exceptional level. The depth of knowledge and his ability to communicate it along with his approachable personality and excellent bearing allows him to deliver l " class lessons that even regular soldiers would been grossed in.
Due to all of Adams efforts, he was selected as the best cadet from them all to become the Lord-Lieutenants Cadet. This is a high profile appointment which is selected from the Army Cadet Force, the Sea Cadet Corps, the Air Training Corps and the Combined Cadet Force, all from within Cumbria. These extra duties require Adam to assist the Lord-Lieutenant with VIP visits and parades around the county. He also acts as an ambassador for all the cadet organisations and all the young people of the county. This appointment is recognised as one of the highest honours a cadet can achieve.
Adam has successfull y captained many teams to success in the Army Cadet Force and has lead teams to victory in Cumbria ACF Military Skills competitions, an intense weekend where a team of 8 cadets put their training and skills to the test against other teams from around the county in navigation, first aid, attacks, shooting, camouflage and drill. Adam represents the county in shooting and has competed and won in various national and regional shooting competitions.
Over the years Adam has selflessly helped raise much needed funds for the Royal British Legion, selling poppies.
Adam is currently completing his STEC first Diploma in Public Services and his silver Duke of Edinburgh award with the ACF, highlighting his devotion and commitment once again. He has completed his Senior Cadet Instructors Cadre, Cadet Leadership Course and most recently his Master Cadet course, being placed inside the top 2 in all courses. Adam is also studying maths, physics and Law A levels and completed geography AS Level at Barrow 6th Form College.
The Barrow Detachment say "Adams loyalty and commitment to Cumbria Army Cadet Force and Barrow Detachment is second to none. Through his actions as a cadet he encourages and leads other cadets to carry out their duty as a cadet correctly and without question."
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Thursday, 6 November 2014
Obsessive - who me?
The picture above shows the olive bread I made a couple of days ago from Richard Bertinet's book 'Dough'. It's simple to make, has a beautiful soft crumb and is quite delicious. I make enough of this to keep us in lunchtime sandwiches all week - it freezes well and tastes just as good out of the freezer as on the day it's made.
Last night I tried another of his recipes. The floury looking loaves above have a good open texture and a dusting of cornmeal gives a really crunchy crust. This bread contains nothing more than flour, yeast, salt and water. The process is like alchemy isn't it? So few ingredients transformed into something fantastic and wholesome.
Maybe it's the onset of cooler weather or the darkening days but I find the lure of a warm kitchen hard to resist at this time of year. Tonight, instead of settling down in front of the TV I made another batch of the olive dough and after the first rest period shaped it into a rosemary and sea salt focaccia. We'll enjoy that tomorrow with spicy pumpkin soup - can't wait!
Bye for now - Linda x
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Oh Linda my mouth is watering X:)ReplyDelete
I may have given up bread but your posts certainly scratch an itch!ReplyDelete
It's amazing how we are all so alike around the world when it comes down to such a simple matter of baking/breaking bread...and experimenting with all of the tastes and textures. It's almost a religion unto itself.ReplyDeleteReplies
Yes! That is truer than true. Some things are universal and 'bread love' must certainly me one of them, with soup close behind. There is a double comfort. No...more....a triple threat I guess. It feels so good to make bread, it feels so good to eat bread, and it feels so good to look at bread....oh, and to smell bread too. And to smell bread baking, and to share bread.... endless......Delete
Magnificent photography - I can taste the bread!!ReplyDelete
Makes me feel like having another effort at bread making.


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Francine Banwarth and Michele Root-Bernstein step down at the end of the year after 4 years of editing The Haiku Society of America's international journal Frogpond. In this presentation from Haiku North America 2015 they discuss some of the many things the experience has taught them.
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2015 Fundraiser Schedule
- November 26: In Memoriam, a tribute to haiku poets who have left the community in the past 2 years; the release of Raymond Roseliep: Man of Art who Loved the Rose, a biography of the pioneering haiku poet by Donna Bauerly.
- November 27: The Haiku Foundation's Black Friday Gift Shop promo; re:Virals 11.
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I give a lot of credit to food photographers (like my own cookbook photographer Evan Sung) and their ability to take gorgeous photos of food, no matter what the subject.
Steak is one of those really tough ones for me. I guess it's because I don't cook much steak, that I don't have many opportunities to master the art of meat photography.
Ha! Is meat photography a thing?
What's great about these photos, is that I have photos of the dish without the meat, so if you're not a meat-eater, I hope it looks appetizing to you!
This zucchini noodle recipe is quickly becoming one of my favorite flavored dishes. As much as a fan of Italian cooking as I am, Asian flavors are starting to creep up as #1.
Szechuan just pretty much means it's garlicky and a little spicy, which are probably two of my favorite ways to eat – with garlic and spice.
I mean – you can't mess with cold sesame peanut noodles or crispy pork belly ramen, ya know? I'm a sucker for anything smothered in soy sauce, also.
But dang, bolognese with freshly grated parmesan cheese is pretty magical too.
I sound like a broken record, but one of my favorite things about spiralizing is how easily it lends itself to expanding the palate. Noodles and rice make up the majority of foodstuffs served globally, so naturally, spiralizing is global on the food scale.
Whether you want arroz con pollo, a Greek salad or a bowl of carbonara, you can make it spiralized – and with that, a healthier, more creative version!
On a final note, if you made my recipe yesterday and have extra cabbage, make this recipe! I had so much leftover cabbage, that I had to incorporate it into all meals that week – I tossed it in my salads and even braised it for dinner.
So – tell me. What's your favorite type of spiralized cuisine?
Nutritional Information & Recipe
Weight Watchers SmartPoints*: 15 points
Yields 4
35 minPrep Time
20 minCook Time
55 minTotal Time
- For the dressing and steak:
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 4 teaspoons minced ginger
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
- 6 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce (or Sriracha)
- 1/4 cup tahini a
- 3/4 pound skirt steak
- For the rest:
- 3 large zucchinis
- 1 lime
- 4 scallions
- 1/4 cup cashews
- 3 cups spiralized (or simply shredded) red cabbage
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 cup cooked edamame beans
- Place all of the ingredients for the dressing EXCEPT for the tahini into a food processor and pulse until creamy. Pour half of the dressing out and into a zip-seal bag or shallow glass dish and keep the rest in the food processor. In the bag or dish, add in the steak, toss to combine and refrigerate, letting marinate for at least 20 minutes. As for the tahini, add it into the food processor and pulse until creamy. Set aside and reserve.
- While the steak marinates, spiralize the zucchini (Blade D) and set aside. Then, quarter the lime. Then, slice the scallions diagonally and set aside. Then, place a small skillet over medium-high heat. While it heats, roughly chop the cashews and once heated, add in the cashews and toast for about 5 minutes or until golden brown and fragrant and then set aside.
- Heat a grill, cast iron skillet or grill pan to medium high - coat with cooking spray. Remove the steak from the marinade and shake off any excess and place the steak on the grill/skillet/pan. Season the steak with salt and pepper. Cook the steak for 2-4 minutes per side for medium rare (if the steak is thick, opt for 4 minutes, but if it's thin, opt for 2).
- Transfer the steak to a cutting board and allow to rest for about 10 minutes. Slice the steak thinly against the grain.
- While the steak rests, place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add in the olive oil. Once oil heats, add in the cabbage, and half of the scallions. Season with salt and pepper, lime juice and cook for 2 minutes or until cabbage begins to soften. Then, add in the zucchini noodles and half of the reserved dressing and the edamame. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until zucchini noodles are al dente. Pour in the remaining dressing, toss to warm and then divide into bowls.
- Garnish each bowl with cashews and remaining scallions and top with steak. Serve with lime wedges.


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People often wonder why I use and sell Advocare Nutritional Products and whether it's safe. There are so many products on the market and over time I have come to realize and see how harmful some of them can actually be. Yes they are sold in stores all over and yes they do work for some people and yes sometimes they are safe. But my questions have always been which ones? and are they really telling us the truth? Just because it says something on the bottle should I believe that? is it really enough of an ingredient to actually make a difference?
I have learned, actually we all have learned through the news and media that some products are actually dangerous for us, we see lawsuits, recalls all the time. A company sells a weight loss pill and people end up sick and in worse shape maybe even die from them. No products including Advocare are regulated by the FDA but there are standards that they should live up to and some don't even do that. A company can put an ingredient on the label as long as it has a minimal amount in it, but is that enough to actually work and do what it's supposed to? How many bottles do you have in your cabinets at home that you started using and just never got the results you wanted to so stopped using it. Maybe it made you jittering or sick.
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Advocare has been offered by companies like GNC to buy their products and sell them in their stores but Advocare doesn't want that kind of business they don't want to be the products of the month. They want someone selling their products that really does care and can help people reach their goals and be a difference maker, not just make some extra money. We as independent distributors for Advocare really do care about our customers and that's why we spend time helping you decide what will work best for you and if something isn't right then Advocare offers a 100% money back guarantee no questions asked. Can you take your products that you still have in your cabinet back to GNC and get your money back or exchange it, probably not. They are out to make money, we are out to make a difference, the money is just a bonus that comes when you know that you have something to offer people that really does work and that they can be proud to say they are using.
So if you just want the bargain of the month or the cheaper brand, is it really a bargain? Is it really cheaper, probably in quality yes, can you say for a fact that if you are in the military, olympics, professional athletes, or even college sports that you won't be negatively tested for something that could potentially harm your career? With Advocare those are the people that take our products without worry and without being compensated, we don't pay anyone to endorse our products! They take them because they really do work and make a difference in their performance, so why wouldn't you want that for yourself?
Think of it this way, if you don't want to pay a little more now for good products, like Advocare, then you may have to pay a lot more later in junk products or even in poor health, time and doctors bills. Think about it and decide what you'd rather do?
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Advocare continually improves and tests their products to make sure they stay up with what's safe and effective. So that's why I've used them for over nine years and have no intention on stopping. So if quality and safety is important to you and you want to know more about Advocare products and or even the business and how you can save up to 40% on your products then contact me and I'd be happy to tell you more.
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'Amy88' asked,
Q. Can I get a bacterial infection or get a virus from a public swimming pool or waterpark? They have to have chlorine so I should be safe, right?"
A. Regrettably, not all public pools and water parks get the sort of proper maintenance they require. Poorly maintained swimming pools and other water parks may contain dangerous levels of bacteria, viruses, and parasites that, for some people, may result in ear infections, colds, pneumonia, stomach illnesses,
Before you jump in, check to see whether the pool looks clean (you should be able to see the bottom), the pump and filtration equipment are working (you should hear them humming), and the pool walls should not feel slimy.
Many public pools have publicly displayed water test results on chalkboards or dry erase boards that also tell the time of the last test. As a general rule, chlorine levels should be around 1 to 3 parts per million and the water should have a pH between 7.2 and 7.8 ppm.
So... if all chemicals are at the correct levels I'm OK, right?
Again, and most regrettably, not always. Some strains of bacteria and types of viruses can withstand chlorine attacks and may linger in pool water longer than we'd like them to. That is why swimmers are advised to stay out of the water if they have had diarrhea or gastrointestinal problems recently.
And it goes without saying that NO ONE SHOULD EVER PEE IN THE POOL!


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L'al Churrasco ("Little" in Cumbrian dialect, "Grill" in Spanish/Portuguese) is a solely fresh food company, aiming to bring exciting cuisine to the streets of Ulverston.
The food will have its influences from Spanish, Portuguese and southern Mediterranean tapas style food, with lots of lovely grilled vegetables, delicious breads and dips, cured meats and lots and lots of fresh seafood.
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Lisa Hirsch's Classical Music Blog.
The iron tongue of midnight hath told twelve. Lovers, to bed; 'tis almost fairy time.
Berce mollement sur ton sein sublime,
O puissante mer, l'enfant de Dindyme!
Opinions expressed on this blog are mine and not my employer's.
Saturday, August 20, 2016
Do You Embody the Fiery Spirit of the French Revolution?
6 comments:
- Henry Holland said...
Dammit! I live about 400 miles away and I'm 11 years too old, but I'd to be a super, especially for this opera. Really looking forward to hearing it live in September, Mario del Monaco singing the glorious first act aria Un Dì All'azzura Spazio on the Decca studio recording is one of my favorite opera recordings ever. Alas.
- August 20, 2016 at 5:15:00 PM PDT
- Lisa Hirsch said...
I have to actually FIND my recording of Andrea Chenier. It's here SOMEPLACE....unless I gave it away because I found the opera kinda boring. :)
- August 21, 2016 at 9:02:00 AM PDT
- ketzel said...
I'd love to attend the American debut of Anna Pirozzi, but every time I steel myself to listen to Yonghoon Lee's youtube samples, I realize it's not possible. If he cancels, I'll go.
- August 21, 2016 at 9:20:00 PM PDT
- Lisa Hirsch said...
I have never seen Chenier, so I am in regardless.
- August 21, 2016 at 9:32:00 PM PDT
- D. said...
No tricoteuses?
- August 22, 2016 at 12:19:00 PM PDT
- JSC said...
There are tricoteuses, but they are choristers. These last few super spots they are trying to fill are Robespierre and some of his cohorts (Tallien, Thuriot, Barere, Saint-Just, Barras, etc...) in a short procession in Act 2 and then some of them double as jurors and judges in the trial scene.
- August 22, 2016 at 7:21:00 PM PDT


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This week, I am attending ECSCW 2018, the 16th European Conference on Computer-Supported Cooperative Work: The International venue on Practice-centred computing and the Design of cooperation technologies, taking place in Nancy (France). I will also present a long paper, written with my colleague Ellie Lockley: "From Work to Life and Back Again: Examining the Digitally-Mediated Work/Life Practices of a Group of Knowledge Workers". The work was made possible by an activity grant from the EPSRC Balance Network. You can follow the conference on Twitter using the #ECSCW hashtag.
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"CultureLabs" has started!
As of April 1st 2018, a new exciting project has started: "CultureLabs" is funded by the European Commission's Horizon2020 Framework Programme and will explore how culture and heritage can be instruments for social inclusion.
CultureLabs will develop a digital platform to support those heritage institutions such as libraries, museums and theatres who wish to work with communities from immigrant, refugees or migrant backgrounds to share cultural heritage and understanding. A quick description of the project's aims can be found here.
Nine partners will work collaboratively across six countries and particularly on four case studies, two in Italy, one in Finland and one in the UK. This is a new approach to social engagement with new citizens and it's about sharing information and culture both ways; with new residents learning the cultural heritages of their new homes and sharing information about their own history with their new communities. CultureLabs will support participation in culture and the primary focus will be on approaches that build positive awareness about communities' own heritage and memories, and engage their members as bearers and producers of culture.
New article published
A new article, "On the perceptual aesthetics of interactive objects", written with Alessandro Soranzo, Daniela Petrelli and John Reidy has been published (open access) in the Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology. The paper is based on the recent project with colleagues in the Dept. of Psychology examining people's reactions to manipulating interactive tangible objects. Another publication focusing on the tangible interaction side of the work can be found on the TEI 2016 proceedings.
Podcast on "Changing Academic Life"
An interview I did with Professor Geraldine Fitzpatrick for her podcast "Changing Academic Life" is now available to listen to. The podcast series is an incredibly valuable resource for anyone interested in reflecting on their own academic approach and work-life strategies.
PhD Scholarship opportunities at SHU
My university, Sheffield Hallam University (UK), is currently inviting applications for funded PhD scholarships across a range of subject areas. This is a competitive process and applicants must satisfy a number of eligibility criteria.
Specifically, I will be supervising students in three areas:
- Cultural Heritage technologies
- Tangible interaction and physical/digital materialities
- CSCW and the collaborative economy
Those who are interested in applying to study under my supervision are warmly invited to contact me directly to discuss their ideas and topics towards the application.
Full information on how to apply is detailed on the website. Deadline for applications is February 1st, 2018. Interviews of shortlisted applicants will take place in early March 2018. Successful applicants will enrol in September 2018.


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In mid-July, the ancient city and favorite tourist spot of Fenghuang was completely flooded by severe storms. The swollen river running through it resulted in over 50,000 being forced to evacuate their homes.
Since then, there have been little to no reports on government-led relief efforts for this beautiful city, which is being considered by UNESCO for World Heritage Status.
The city of Fenghuang gets its name from the mythical phoenix bird, which, in mythology, rises from the ashes to be reborn. That is fitting, because efforts to rebuild the sunken Ming Dynasty city of Hunan Province have begun.
Though re-opened to tourists, the historic area obviously suffered significant damage. Recovery efforts have been under-reported, which isn't surprising. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is usually criticized for it's lousy relief efforts in disasters, with rescuers in bright orange jackets just showing up for the propaganda photo-op.
From a foreign perspective, it is odd that China focuses so much on building new cities that remain unoccupied, to report higher growth rates, while relief and rebuilding efforts seem to be secondary, even if the town is a lucrative tourist location. On paper, China has money to help these communities.


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Weinberg senior Ananya Agarwal died earlier this weekend, according to an email from Dean of Students Todd Adams. The email said that the cause is currently unknown, but no foul play is suspected.
Agrawal was a chemistry major from Mumbai, India. He was a member of the Phi Mu Alpha fraternity and played the alto saxophone for the NU marching band, according to the email. He was involved in polymer research with the chemistry department, and he received the Chemistry Department Scholar Award for his research and honors thesis. According to his LinkedIn page, he was also previously the editor of The Northwestern Chronicle and sang with the Men in Black a cappella group.
"Ananya is remembered for his jovial, energetic personality, who selflessly cared about his friends and brothers and was deeply committed to his academic pursuits," Adams said in the email. University spokesman Al Cubbage declined to comment beyond Adams' email.
Phi Mu will host a memorlal for Agarwal on Wednesday, May 30 at 6 p.m. at the Allice Millar Chapel, according to an email from the Dean of Students Office. A reception will follow at Hardin Hall, the lower level of the West Tower of the Rebecca Crown Center at 633 Clark St. There is no dress requirement.
This story was updated on May 30 at 9:20 a.m. to include plans for Agarwal's memorial service.


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The club professional, Peter Buchan, is available to give individual tuition to all levels of golfer, members and non-members, from the complete beginner to those of us just trying to iron out the mistakes in our swing and shave a couple of shots off our handicap.
To arrange a lesson or for more information, please call Peter on 020 8898 2082 or email him at email@example.com
In addition to individual lessons, we have recently found our group sessions for those new to golf very popular. These are run by Peter Buchan. Women, in particular, have found these group lessons very helpful and tremendously good fun. It's always better learning with others as you can all progress on to the course together as the golf improves. The inevitable apprehension of teeing off in front of others for the first time disappears when you're all doing it together.
The scale and layout of Strawberry Hill makes it an ideal place to start to play golf and while it provides a genuinely good test for all golfers, it is less intimidating to the beginner than many larger courses.


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AADConnect: Unable to Create SQL Database
This is a very common mistake which may happen if you are not a SQL administrator and try to manage SQL server to create a database for AADConnect.
Hybrid Setup with ADFS and AADConnect.
Exchange 2013 CU10
We decided to create AADConnect database in the SQL Server. While running the AADConnect wizard we provide SQL server name and instance name.
We got the following error:
SQL Network Interfaces, error: 26 – Error Locating Server/Instance Specified
We tried the following which was not the issue:
–Ensured server name was correct.
-Ensured instance name was correct
-Ensured the server machine was reachable, DNS was resolving correctly and we were able to ping the server.
-Ensured SQL Browser service was running on the server.
-Ensured port query was able to reach UDP port 1434.
We found 2 issues:
Instance on your target SQL Server was not present.
Login id used to run AADConnect was not SA in the SQL server.
To fix it:
We added login id to SA in the SQL server
Also ran the AADconnect with the default instance. SQL Instance can't be simply created from any other application. When we run SQL setup, it asks for instance so you have to either use the same name which can be default and in case of default leave the field empty.
If you are interested in creating a new SQL instance for your application, then you need to rerun the setup to create new instance.
Involve SQL Professional to take care of the SQL work
Add AADConnect login id into the SQL SA Group membership.
Run the SQL setup to create new instance then run the AADConnect Setup.
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25 Easy Morning Rituals To Make Your Relationship Stronger
Whether you're a morning person or dread getting out of bed, starting the day can be a lot better when you do it next to another person. In the midst of the morning rush, taking time to connect with your significant other may not seem that simple. But there are many easy morning rituals to make your relationship stronger that are worth the thoughtfulness, time, and commitment you put into them. They show your partner you care and can make the morning a more pleasant time.
None of these mandate you rise before dawn with the diligence for details of Steve Jobs. But they do suggest that you rethink the meaning of time with your partner. Even if you're the biggest morning grump, the start of a new day is brimming with possibilities. (Discloser: I'm a morning person.)
According to Psychology Today, studies indicate that negotiating how to spend time with your partner is one of the fundamental stages of a relationship. After all, you've got a lot going on, and waking up is a reminder of all the things you've got to do, which can bring on stress. Rituals can alleviate stress, according to a new study highlighted in Scientific American. Simple rituals, the study showed, can boost your confidence, quell nerves, and help you take on the day. So, why not bring your partner into the fold, and try the following morning rituals that can help make your relationship stronger.
1. Leave A Lingering Note
Before you leave the house for the day, spritz the bedroom with your signature scent. According to Thought Catalog, different types of men call for different types of perfumes to seduce them. Once you've found a banging aroma, use your signature scent to make your relationship stronger. As noted in Psychology Today, physical attraction itself may literally be based on smell.
2. Leave An Actual Note
When you leave your partner a morning love note, you're reinforcing that he or she is always on your mind. It's a small gesture; you're not penning something out of Byron, especially before two cups of coffee. But, according to the Huffington Post, small acts in a relationship are actually a big deal, and don't really take that much effort.
3. Look Each Other In The Eyes When You Wake Up
Science confirms that eye gazing is a sign of love, according to Psychology Today. Taking the time to look your partner in the eye is a morning ritual that enhances your connection.
4. Say Good Morning To Each Other
This may seem obvious, but not so much. Make a concerted effort to start the day with a "Good morning," to your partner. Easy and cute ways to say good morning to your bedfellow can never be a bad day to start the day.
5. Keep Things Tidy
If you've ever dated, you know how small annoyances can turn into explosive fights. According to another article on Psychology Today, one of the top annoying habits is messiness. So, why not start the day with an act of cleanliness? Not only can this ritual enhance your relationship, I can't think of a better time to wash the dishes than when I'm half-asleep.
6. Respect The Silence
There are some people who you just don't talk to in the morning. Respecting the morning silence is actually kind of sexy. Not only are you fulfilling your partner's needs, you're doing things together, like wash and dress, without words.
7. Stretch Together
According to Prevention, research shows that going from groggy to a functioning adult takes time. A couple minutes spent in a morning stretch routine can help you get adjusted to the day. Do this with your partner and you'll bond without saying a word.
8. Practice Sun Salutations
You don't have to do a full body yoga workout straight out of bed. According to Yoga Journal, just 20 minutes a day of sun salutations can help get you energized and focussed. With your bedfellow as your workout buddy, you can both motivate each other to stick to a routine.
9. Take Turns Making The Coffee
Need I say more?
10. Respect The Need To Sleep
What can be an easier ritual than leaving your partner alone in the morning? Well, a lot of things. Resisting the urge to wake your partner when you have opposite sleep schedules is no easy task. But, according to Everyday Health, it's important to respect your partner's different sleep schedule, and doing so will only make your relationship stronger.
11. Take Turns Walking The Dog (Or Do It Together)
Even the laziest pup can't wait for the morning walk. And neither should you. In the middle of the morning rush, wouldn't it be nice to have a ritual that included spending time with your pet, and your lover. According to WebMD, spending time with your pet can make you happier. You've got a couple minutes for happiness, right?
12. Make The Bed
Psychology Today reported a study that indicated people who made their beds in the morning are happier and more successful. When a couple takes on this task together, things can get, er creative, or you can just be the awesome couple with perfect linens.
13. Shower Together
According to Cosmopolitan, guys think outrageous things when they're showering with you. But this easy morning ritual isn't just sexy, it gets you clean in all the hard-to-reach places.
14. Take Turns Making Breakfast
According to Live Science, you should never skip breakfast if you care about your health. Alternate who gets to prepare the eggs, or tag team the kitchen and get culinary together.
15. Pack Your Partner Lunch
While you're in the kitchen, take five minutes and put a brown bag with last night's leftovers and a fork rolled in a napkin for your guy. When they digs in at lunchtime, they'll be thinking of you and how much you care.
16. Stay Off Your Phone (Mostly)
I'm not going to be unreasonable. A morning email check is just a fact of modern living. But try to stay away from your phone for the rest of the time you spend in the morning with your partner. Psychologist Dr. Laura Berman told Everyday Health that research indicates that the use of cellphones diminishes the level of intimacy in relationships. Besides, how would you spend your morning commute if you weren't scrolling your social feed?
17. Play Some Songs
According to Business Insider, successful people start their day by listening to music that reminds them of loved ones. By jamming out with your bedfellow, you're setting each other up to have a groovy day.
18. Strive For An Orgasm As Soon As You Hit The Snooze Button
Ring the alarm. A morning quickie is a ritual I'd choose every day.
19. Drink Juice Together
According to Time, drinking green juice, even the store-bought kind is a straight shot to good health. This is a no brainer for a stronger bod and relationship.
20. Pray Together
Give a morning prayer a try and see if the couples that pray together stay together.
21. Power Walk Together
Fast walks in the morning are the new long walks on the beach. According to Prevention, brisk morning walks are an effective for burning fat and expending lots of energy with your bedfellow. I like to think of it as a warm-up to the main power moves of the morning.
22. Tell Your Partner A Morning Joke
Psychotherapist Dr. Barton Goldsmith told Psychology Today that couples who take time to make each other laugh keep a relationship healthy and playful. Having a chuckle in the morning with your bedfellow is an easy way to share the ironies of life with someone.
23. Send A Morning Snap
With the filter of your dreams to make you appear your cutest, send your partner a snapchat every morning at the same time, especially if you don't get to spend the mornings in physical proximity.
24. Say Something Kind
Never underestimate the power of kindness. It doesn't take very long to say something kind to your partner, even in the morning rush. According to Health, a quick moment of gratitude can improve your relationship. So, gush if you must.
25. Fist Bump When You Say Bye
Maybe you're that cool couple who has a secret handshake when it's time to part ways. When in doubt, the fist bump is a go-to move that signifies hope and awesomeness. And, according to the same Health article, nonsexual touching is super important to help keep a romantic relationship going strong.


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Orbita Reminders enable delightful conversational interactions with patients, empowering patients to adhere to their medication regimens. Patient reported outcomes naturally captured in the conversation are provided with powerful data and analytics for review and management. Surveys and assessments capture insights organically where the patient spends their time.
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July 16, 2011
During the next couple of months, many different festivals and parades will be taking place in the city of Boston. On this edition of "Centro", we'll talk about "Festival Betances 2011", taking place this weekend in the South End. And we'll also tell you about the "Tito Puente Latin Music Series". WBZ's Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks with Vanessa Calderon-Rosado, Executive Director of IBA, the organization coordinating these events. Tune in!
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"Festival Betances 2011"
"Tito Puente Latin Music Series"
Villa Victoria Center for the Arts
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In a recent article for Bloomberg BNA's Digital Discovery & e-Evidence, I discussed how big data captured the attention of technologists, who then developed software specifically for large-scale litigation without consideration for small to mediumsize cases. Furthermore, enterprise solutions generally suffered from scaling down economically to handle these cases and got "stuck" in legacy review platforms that weren't created for eDiscovery. It wasn't until just a few years ago that technologists created SaaS platforms for small and medium-size cases. Unfortunately, these platforms were too simplified and lacked the features needed to allow practitioners to compete with firms using sophisticated platforms.
The main reasons for the lack of sophistication are:
- Design
- The platforms are still being built, but have been released to the market early.
The decision for a pared-down design is because software developers buy into the argument from their client base that it needs to be "so simple anyone can use it." This is problematic as technology will always continue to advance and holding your client base back will perpetuate antiquated workflows.
The other platforms that continue to get built with advancing technology have the right idea, but in many instances, the decision to use those platforms is a gamble on current and future cases.
The best options on the market are platforms that are easy to learn and designed to guide review teams on how to fully leverage advanced analytics and workflows. CVFox is an eDisovery SaaS product designed for small to medium-size cases with these needs in mind so that practitioners can now compete with large firms using sophisticated platforms.
CVFox was extracted from a highly sophisticated platform, ClarVergence™, which has been used for complex MDL, high volumes of ESI and antitrust litigation. CVFox presents the same features like concept analytics, simple to complex workflows and productions with predictable pricing. The templates and simplicity in the interface create a user experience where those of all levels of experience can continually improve their ECA and review strategies. Request a demo today and see for yourself.
Rick Clark
Rick started in the legal industry in 2002 working for a litigation support company where he began consulting with law firms on paper and electronic discovery. As eDiscovery began to grow, his path took him to deploying software in data processing and forensics. In 2006, he became a co-founder of Wave Software for high volume unstructured data culling for a more streamlined review. The company quickly grew in the emerging eDiscovery market and as a result, he co-founded The Masters Conference to bring thought leaders together for education on the evolving best legal practices. In 2012, he began working in the complex data/document review with iCONECT and began to consult with corporations, the federal government and law firms in complex review. Rick joined TCDI in 2014.
Rick has a Communications degree in Journalism from Liberty University.
Latest posts by Rick Clark (see all)
- Ready to Relax in Style at LTNY17 - January 23, 2017
- Podcast with Ari Kaplan – Reinventing Review for Small and Mid-Sized Firms - October 20, 2016
- What to look for in an eDiscovery SaaS provider - July 18, 2016


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Bolton (GNIS FID: 611192) is a populated place located within the Town of Bolton, a minor civil division (MCD) of Worcester County.
The elevation of Bolton is 377 feet. Bolton appears on the Hudson U.S. Geological Survey Map. Worcester County is in the Eastern Time Zone (UTC -5 hours).
Worcester County: Subdivisions (MCDs) | Cities & Towns | ZIP Codes | Features (airports, churches, hospitals, etc.)
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| Hudson, MA (3.6 miles SE)
Clinton, MA (4.1 miles WSW)
South Lancaster, MA (4.1 miles W)
Marlborough, MA (6.7 miles SSE)
Devens, MA (7.7 miles N)
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Shirley, MA (7.9 miles NNW)
Northborough, MA (8.1 miles SSW)
Maynard, MA (8.1 miles E)
Ayer, MA (8.9 miles N)
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Camp Virginia, MA (1.4 miles ESE)
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South Bolton, MA (2.4 miles S)
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