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Sushi for the Munchy
A wise man once told me that you can't buy happiness, but you can buy sushi (they're kind of the same thing). Once you've locked lips with these mouth-gasmic enchantresses, there's no turning back. Whether you're crazy for thick slabs of sashimi that melt on your tongue or simply some sweetened tamago, these 10 amazing sushi places will cast a spell on your taste buds.
1. Kinsa Sushi
Good sushi often comes with a crippling price tag. Luckily at Kinsa Sushi, it ain't about the cha-ching cha-ching or the b-bling b-bling, but quality sushi at affordable prices. It's apparent that these people are truly passionate about their seafood, taking in shipments 3 to 4 times a week.
Plus, you get to experience Singapore's first levitating sushi belt. I mean, floating sushi? It can't get better than that. Be sure to pick up their Salmon Belly ($5.80) and Scallop ($4.80) Sushi, simple seafood on rice pairings that are surprisingly jam-packed with flavours.
Opening hours: Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
Address: 4 Hillview Rise, HillV2 #02-02, 669320
2. Genki Sushi
If you're looking for a unique dining experience, Genki Sushi is the one for you. Their double decker 'Kousoku' Express conveyor belt serves sushi straight to your table on a Shinkansen (train).
Fret not, this quirky delivery system is not just a packaging gimmick, their sushi quality is just as promising. Look out for their impressive Nigiri sushi collection, with Smoked Duck ($2.30) and Anago (Sea Eel) ($3.80) sushi that will melt your heart with their luscious textures and bursts of flavour.
Opening hours: Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
Address: 181 Orchard Rd, 238896
3. Ryoshi Sushi – Ikeikemaru
One thing I really look out for when it comes to seafood sushi is translucent flesh and a shiny finish. The sushi at IkeIkemaru hits the nail on the head, with an absolutely flawless finish that even dermatologists would approve of. Their Gunkan Set ($6.80) comes with 8 Nigiri sushis of different flavours, some of which will have you begging for more with their irresistibly succulent flesh.
What really puts me off is when my sushi comes with a thin strip of salmon that barely tastes like anything over the vinegared rice. The Big Salmon Sushi ($2.80) at IkeIkemaru is the role model for sushi places, with salmon as thick and satisfying as Cara Delevingne's eyebrows.
Opening hours: Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
Address: 111 Somerset Road #02-11/12 Triple One Somerset Singapore 238164
4. Fukuichi
I can't help but play chubby bunny at Fukuichi, stuffing my cheeks with rows of maki goodness like a famished squirrel. The seafood at Fukuichi is a clear winner, with so much fatty marbling around refreshing meat that prove to be better than that of a 5 star hotel buffet. Their Spider Maki Roll ($15) is a crowd favourite, with soft-shell crab that's deep fried to the perfect tenderness. Otherwise, the Ikura (salmon roe) Sushi ($16) will pop in your mouth like firecrackers with a fishy goodness that's fresher than the prince of Bel Air.
Opening hours: Daily: 11.30am – 9.30pm
Address: 177 River Valley Road, Basement 1, Liang Court, 179030
5. The Sushi Bar
You wouldn't expect to find one of the best sushi restaurants in Singapore at a place like Far East Plaza. The Sushi Bar has broken the stereotype, with long lines of hungry people dying to grab a bite of their delectable sushi. Their Salmon Aburi Rolls ($14.90) will take your breath away, literally. The strong flavours of the aburi salmon will fill your mouth with the lasting aroma of a grill. Take your gastronomic experience one step higher with a Soft Shell Crab Salmon Aburi ($16.90), a slight variation on the classic Salmon Aburi that tastes like a completely different dish when frolicking in your mouth.
Opening hours: Mon – Fri: 12.30pm – 3pm / 5.30pm– 9pm, Sat: 12.30pm – 9pm
Address: #04-28, Far East Plaza, 14 Scotts Road, 228213
6. Tomi Sushi
When it's hot outside, you won't be craving spicy mee poh or bak kut teh, but an icy plate of sushi to cool down your body. Tomi Sushi serves some of the most refreshing sushis in Singapore. Their seafood is fresh and clean on your tongue and slides down your throat in like molten gold. The fatty marbling on their raw fish is as good as that of Wagyu beef, revealing its layers as you chew. Make sure you try their Hotate (scallop) Sushi ($8) and Tai Sushi ($12), made with their freshly selected ingredients, a fresh texture and unbelievable taste you won't regret paying for.
Opening hours: Daily: 11.30am – 9.30pm
Address: 238 Thomson Road, #02-11 Novena Square, 307683
7. Itacho Sushi
Has it ever occurred to you that when it comes to dinner time, your sushi might have been sitting on the countertop for an entire day? Well, there's a simple solution to this problem. Itacho prepares their dishes upon order, so you can vouch for the freshness of their ingredients. The best way to enjoy your experience at Itacho is to opt for An Assortment of Chef's Daily Sushi for only $16.50! This wonderfully affordable spread comes with seven pieces of sushi and one cut roll. Plus, it's served with a quality soup and salad, talk about value added!
Opening hours: Mon – Thu: 11am – 10pm, Fri – Sat: 11am – 11pm, Sun: 11am – 10pm
Address: #B2-18, ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, 238801
8. Sushi Goshin by Akashi
Sushi Goshin looks like a place you'd pay a hundred dollars for, but do not be deceived by its charming decor, their prices are surprisingly affordable. The restaurant is passionate about making their sushi as authentic as possible, a true blue Japanese experience. Their basic Salmon sushi will only cost you $1.50, a price way below its worth. If you're a little more daring, opt for their Creamy Swordfish sushi ($2), a rich flavour that will coat your tongue in the glossy magic of the sea.
Opening hours: Daily: 11.30am – 3pm / 6pm – 10pm
Address: 3 Temasek Boulevard, #02-389/390, Suntec City Mall, 038983
9. Koh Sushi Bar & Grill
Koh Sushi Bar & Grill is commonly known for their Shiok Maki ($16.80). The concept is to serve honest Japanese food at generous prices. These super shiok sushis come with a heaping amount of toppings, a super satisfying sushi experience indeed! Plus, their seafood is of exquisite quality, with layers of glossy meat and fishy fats that will tingle your tastebuds with every bite!
Opening hours: Daily: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Address: 435 Orchard Road, #04-21 Wisma Atria Shopping Centre, 238877
10. Chikuwa Tei
What I really love about this place is their absolutely scrumptious makis. The daring flavour combinations in their Makimoro menu never fail to wow the crowd. Check out their Tuna Belly and Spring Onion maki ($12), an interesting mix that works surprisingly well with the nori and vinegared rice. Or you could go back to basics with a luxurious Avocado and Crab maki ($8), a classic combination with tons of flavour. The biggest plus point of these makis is that the freshness of the seafood comes through the layers of nori and rice.
Opening hours: Daily: 11.30am – 3pm / 6pm – 10pm
Address: 9 Mohamed Sultan Rd, 238959
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Apply now for #MSP 2012 Program with @MicrosoftEgypt @MSPEgypt
he Microsoft Student Partner Program recognizes top young minds from around the world who are passionate about technology. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity to develop real-world skills to help you succeed in your future career, to help others learn about the technology of today and tomorrow, and to connect with other like-minded students, all whilst having a ton of fun along the way. The program is our way of encouraging students who are interested in building a closer relationship with Microsoft, and those who are simply hooked on technology, to develop their skills further.
What is an Microsoft Student Partner?
The 'ideal candidate' for an MSP would be a passionate and enthusiast individual who wants to learn about new tools and technologies. You would need to have a whole range of skills including excellent time management, organization and communication skills to ensure that you could host a successful campus launch event. An MSP should be comfortable and confident presenting in front of large audiences of both students and faculty members. You may even be asked to present in front of your fellow MSP's at an event. General business and sales skills come in very handy in order to allow you to articulate your ideas effectively when presenting. MSP's are social able, friendly and approachable individuals who like to meet new people. You will require the ability work as a team as well as use your own initiative. In summary, MSP's are innovative and creative students who are extremely passionate about technology.
Why be an Microsoft Student Partner?
Being an MSP is a privileged and honored status for any student. In addition to the benefits listed above, the MSP Program is designed to help you get the most out of Microsoft tools and technologies, develop your skills and give you a head start in the 'real world' once you graduate and enter the IT industry
How to become a Microsoft Student Partner?
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Karim Ramadan, General Manager @Microsoft Egypt
Karim Ramadan is talking about his journey in Microsoft
Imagine Cup: Rebuild Egypt
This year, Microsoft Egypt will hold a Local award for the best project participating in the imagine cup that is about rebuilding Egypt. Your project can be from any category of the Imagine cup. The winner of this award will be recognized and presented with the award at Microsoft Egypt on June 23rd, 2011
To qualify for this award, you will need to register at http://Imaignecup.com. For those of you participating in categories that are still opened you will need to submit your project both at Imaginecup.com and email@example.com. For those of you that already participated in a category that is closed, you are still qualified for this award, you simply need to send your submission that corresponds with Round of the category to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Deadline for this award is June 16th 2011. For any questions please contact firstname.lastname@example.com
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Sprinkle both sides of pork with pepper. Place pork on a grill rack coated with cooking spray. Cook 4 minutes on each side, basting with reserved 1/4 cup dressing. Cover and let pork stand 3 minutes; cut into thin slices.
Divide cabbage evenly among 4 plates. Top evenly with pork slices, orange sections (reserved from Sweet Soy and Orange Dressing), and green onions. Drizzle salads evenly with remaining dressing, and sprinkle evenly with almonds.
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Geneva library offers warm activities during cold afternoon
Geneva library offers warm activites during cold afternoon
GENEVA – Four-year-old Ronan Tynan was elbow deep in cornstarch, manipulating the snow-like powder into a cup and out again while his little brother, Brock, 2, grabbed fistfuls.
Nearby other children were having snowball relay races using white loofahs, assembling blue snowflakes, coloring winter hats, building sugar-cube snow forts and using large white boxes to build snowless snowmen.
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We pride ourselves in providing the highest quality care when performing dental implants. Dental implants are not for everyone, but can drastically improve your quality of life by reducing discomfort, improve denture stability and make simple actions such as eating and speaking a lot easier.
Whether replacing a single tooth or multiple teeth, implants are great alternative to partial dentures or bridges. With dental implants, we can replicate the function and appearance of your natural teeth. Additionally, if you have loose complete dentures, dental implants can be used to anchor them in place.
A dental implant is a small titanium post that is inserted into your upper or lower jaw bone. The implant acts as a root would in a natural tooth. Titanium is used because it is very durable and compatible with the body.
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What's New in our Transportation Program?
On June 18th, we received another brand new bus through the 5310 FDOT grant program!!
The Transportation Program at The Arc of St. Lucie County provides more than 34,000 trips every year. We provide transportation for medical appointments, nutrition, shopping, social services, volunteerism, educational, employment, social, and recreational purposes.
The Arc of St. Lucie County serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities from Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie. Transportation is an adjunct service and our agency's Transportation Program which operates throughout St. Lucie County, Florida.
The New Bus is Here!
The New Bus is Here!
On June 18, 2019 our new Transport Bus arrived. We got this thanks to the 5310 FDOT Grant Program. We love it!
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This section describes each skill, including common uses and typical modifiers. Characters can sometimes use skills for purposes other than those noted here. Skill descriptions adhere to the following guidelines.
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- Trained Only
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The Wigwam is a 331 room luxury resort located in Litchfield Park just 30 minutes from Phoenix's Sky Harbor Airport. Since opening in 1929, The Wigwam has welcomed guests from around the world to a destination resort rich with the spirit of "Authentic Arizona." In 2009, new ownership led by former Phoenix Suns owner and National Director of USA Basketball, Jerry Colangelo, began major renovations updating and restoring The Wigwam while embracing its rich history as one of the country's leading golf resorts. Their exceptional stewardship continues to improve the quality of the Interclub Challenge experience year after year. Learn more about Wigwam Golf Resort
The Wigwam is more than a resort; it is a part of Arizona history. Situated in the West Valley, this iconic hotel has become synonymous with Litchfield Park and is in many ways the cornerstone of that very community.
Blending casual elegance with the charm of the Southwest, the Wigwam is a 440 acre getaway destination that promises unforgettable experiences, no matter the reason for visiting. Little wonder then that guests have come from around the Valley, throughout Arizona, all across the nation and the world.
Boasting of luxury casitas and suites, a variety of award-winning restaurants and a full array of recreational amenities, pools and a spa, perhaps what The Wigwam is best known for are its 54 holes of championship-caliber golf. Among them are two Robert Trent Jones, Sr. courses that include the famed Gold Course, and The Patriot (formerly Blue Course). Rounding out the golf experience is The Blue (formerly the Red Course), designed by renowned course architect Red Lawrence.
The Wigwam - an Arizona treasure since 1929.
In 1989, former Wigwam Vice President and General Manager Cecil Ravenswood, created the Interclub Challenge. His vision lives on every January with the playing of this incredible Pro-Am event. The tournament and the resort are a wonderful way to kick-off your New Year. The Interclub Challenge has a loyal following of teams from Colorado, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Texas, California, Louisiana, Nebraska, and Kansas. Please feel free to share tournament information with all of your golfing friends who enjoy the game, competition, and fun.View Interclub Challege Scoring History
Your First Golf Tournament of 2020 Awaits...
A Pro-Am First Played in 1989
Entering its 5th Decade of Competition
January 7th - 12th, 2020 - A Unique 54-Hole Pro-Am event with a 30-year history in the Arizona desert...The 31st Annual Wigwam Interclub Challenge includes:
Tournament Host Since 1989: Keith Kalny, PGA
PRIVATE, SEMI-PRIVATE, AND PUBLIC GOLF CLUBS: Each team will be identified as representing a private, semi-private, or public golf club.
TEAM MEMBERS: A team consists of one golf professional and four amateurs with established and active USGA handicaps. The professional of the team does NOT need to be the professional employed by the club being represented. Amateurs will be using 90% of their LOWEST USGA handicap index during 2019 for both the team and individual competitions (including skins). The golf professional is responsible for verifying the above eligibility requirements.
LIMITED FIELD: The field is limited to the first 44 teams with ENTRY FEES PAID IN FULL by December 3rd.
NEW FOR 2020 - HANDICAP REQUIREMENTS: Amateurs will compete using their LOWEST USGA handicap index during 2019. We will be using 90% of that handicap (as opposed to 85% of your current index as done in previous Interclub Challenges). AMATEURS MUST HAVE AN ESTABLISHED GHIN # AND THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE MUST BE ABLE TO VIEW THEIR SCORING HISTORY AND THEIR LOWEST INDEX DURING 2019. League handicaps will not be accepted.
For Practice Round Tee Times call 800-909-4224. Practice Round Times can be booked starting December 1st.
When calling please ask to be transferred to the Golf Shop
Spouses are invited to all social functions. A special GOLF RATE for spouses of $52 (including cart) is available Tuesday-Saturday.
Second rounds for tournament participants are included in the package
Single = $2391
1 Amateur Private Room
Double = $1599 each
2 Amateurs Sharing a Room
Couple = $2612
1 Amateur with Non-Playing Guest
Amateur Not Staying at the Resort = $1367
Golf Professional Entry Fee
Single = $386 with Spouse = $594
Includes Complimentary Room for Professional
Your entry is confirmed with PAYMENT IN FULL for the package selected
THE FORMAT REMAINS THE SAME: For the 2020 edition of the Interclub Challenge, we will be playing the Robert Trent Jones Sr. designed Gold and Blue courses. The Gold Course format for the first two rounds will be two best net balls of the fivesome. The Blue Course format will be one best ball gross and one best ball net of the fivesome.
There will be a cut after 36 holes with the low 22 teams and ties playing the Gold Course on the final day. The third round format will be one gross, two net best balls.
The remainder of the field, those teams not making the cut, will play the Blue Course in our annual "Wait Till Next Year Consolation Event."" Teams not making the cut will also play one best ball gross, two net best balls (scores from round 1 and round 2 do not carry over into the consolation event).
Individual competitions for amateurs, gross and net, take place during the first 36 holes as does the individual professional competition. Amateurs will use 90% of their Lowest USGA handicap index during 2019 for team scoring, net skins, team skins, and individual net scoring.
The field will be split in two playing Gold/Blue or Blue/Gold for the first two rounds. For the first round, tee times will run consecutively off the first tee from 8:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. The second round of play is a 9:00 AM shotgun start with a complimentary breakfast buffet at Red's Bar & Grill before teeing off.
The tournament includes unlimited practice rounds on Tuesday and Wednesday as well as unlimited play after each tournament round. Early Bird room rates ($202) and green fees / cart fees ($52 plus tax) apply to January 5th - 6th. If you choose to play on departure day, January 12th, green fees with cart are also $52 plus tax. The professional will be responsible for arranging practice round tee times. All second rounds for tournament participants are complimentary Tuesday through Saturday. Spouses receive a special green fee rate of $52 plus tax per round including cart, January 7th through January 12th. Spouses can call to make tee times starting December 1st.
Please fill out the information below and submit.
Keith Kalny (Interclub Challenge)
Wigwam Resort Golf Shop
451 N. Litchfield Rd.
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By Mark Moffat
In AUS women's volleyball action at the Dalplex, the Dalhousie Tigers defeated the Memorial Sea-Hawks three sets to one in a match where the Tigers were in control for most of the match.
In the first set, the Tigers got the early advantage and established the pace by taking a 8-2 lead. They were able to keep the momentum going, eventually taking a 16-5 lead. The Seahawks, who couldn't really get anything going up to this point, were able to start a run of their own to get the score to 20-11 at one point. However, the Tigers was able to rebound and win the first set 25-14.
The second set saw more closely contested play in the first part of the set as Dalhousie took an early 8-4 lead. But, Memorial put together some nice play to narrow the deficit to only 12-8. The Tigers were able to put the clamp down once again by taking a 19-10 lead. They didn't let up for the rest of the second set, winning it 25-11.
As the third set got underway, both teams were stuck in the most even parts of the match. Dalhousie led 8-7 at one point, then entered a series of ties with Memorial at 12-12, 14-14, and 20-20. The Sea-Hawks were able to stave off a straight sets defeat and win the third set 25-23.
In the fourth set, both teams looked poised to repeat what they did in the third set. The score was only 15-10 for the Tigers at one point, but they found their groove once again and powered their way to victory. They won the fourth set 25-14.
The Tigers were led by Mieke DuMont (Kamloops. BC), who had 16 kills, followed by Julie Moore (Halifax, NS) with 10. For blocks, Hannah Aldcorn (Calgary, AB) and Victoria Turcot (Halifax, NS) each had one. Subway Player of the Game Emma Ciprick (Binscarth, MB) had seven kills for the Tigers
For the Sea-Hawks, Kierstin Fey (Selkirk, MB) had 12 kills, while Emma Hackett (Clarenville, NL) and Hailey Oke (Massey Drive, NL) had six kills. In terms of blocks, Fey had four and Jordan Hutchison (Kentville, NS) had three.
The Tigers play next this Saturday against the Saint Mary's Huskies at 2:00 pm at the Homburg Centre, while the Seahawks hit the court next against the Acadia Axewomen this Friday in Wolfville at 7.


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Two ties. Never would have predicted it. But now UMD has to move on to their second Hockey East opponent in as many weeks, UMass Lowell. For the good, the games are at home which is unusual for this season's Bulldog team who have played four of their first five on the road.
The RiverHawks present an unusual challenge for the Bulldogs. UMass Lowell is an unknown opponent who is a defensive juggernaut so far this season. Their competition arguably has not been upper echelon except for last weekend against Merrimack in a tie-fest just like UMD and Notre Dame. Whereas both Bulldog-Irish games were 3-3, both Merrimack-Lowell games were 1-1. In fact the RiverHawks have surrendered five goals in five games.
Conversely, UMass Lowell is having struggles on offense, though they don't need much with their defensive play so far. Unbeaten at 3-0-2, the RiverHawks have only scored 10 goals in five games.
UMD can score, but can also be frustrating to watch on defense. It is no mystery that the Bulldogs will likely have to play two tight, full 60 minute games to pull off a sweep.
StatPack. Break down of stats for UMD and UMass Lowell:
Of Note:
- UMD may be struggling on the PP, but it would be nice to break the RiverHawks 100% PK
- The Bulldogs are 26th in the nation for scoring offense, 5th in the NCHC
- UMass Lowell is 2nd in the nation in scoring defense
Picks by @afiskness. It is the Halloween weekend and NCHC season starts for some of the teams beginning the race for the Spencer and Julie Penrose Memorial Cup. It will be a grind. I like that UMD has another weekend of non-conference play to get the scoring figured out before taking on NCHC foes.
North Dakota @ Colorado College: The Tigers are bad and North Dakota is good, This will be a sweep by North Dakota.
Miami @ St. Cloud State: Last weekend the Huskies were thumped out east by the Bobcats of Quinnpiac and the Redhawks split with the Saints of St. Lawrence. I think these teams match up well will be a split, unless Charlie Lindgren can find the touch again. Split.
Nebraska Omaha @ Western Michigan: The Mavericks are the best team in the country right now, just a stick blade ahead of the Bobcats in my opinion, but playing their old CCHA rival at the Lawson Ice Arena is always tough. The slow down game of the Broncos will earn them a split.
Denver @ Boston College and @ Boston University: The Pioneers take on two high ranked Hockey East teams in a pair of games that will likely have significant importance in the Pair Rankings come the end of the year. I like the Eagles to win at home on Friday, but the Pioneers to beat the Terriers on Saturday.
Massachusetts Lowell @ Minnesota Duluth: Both teams are coming off a pair of ties last weekend and that is likely to happen again this weekend. But I will pick a split instead.


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ENDERBY - Yesterday's violent thundershower sent most of us running indoors, but a bunch of little girls spent the stormy night in nothing more than their tents.
Girl guides, that is.
"It was an exciting night for sure," girl guide spokesperson Laurie Hooker says.
But it was nothing the 2,500 guiders couldn't handle. They took cover from the thunder and lightning for several hours in the Enderby Arena, conveniently located on site at Riverside Park. Then it was back to their tents by 9 p.m.
"I was telling the Enderby mayor, we don't usually use all our skills in a trip, but this time we did," Hooker says.
There's some mending to do around the campsite, but most of the shelters remained in tact.
As for the girl guides? They're as upbeat and positive as ever, if a little damp.
If you missed what was happening yesterday because you were cuddled up with a pot of tea, here are some photos and tweets of the storm.
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Ever since smartphones have begun to offer alarms, people have nearly rejected those traditional alarm clocks, which were quite distasteful when they would ring up. However, after using alarms in their smartphones, users have also been fed up with the so-called electronic, digital alarms. Until they find something new in their iPhone 6s Plus enabled with iOS 10. And the new stuff is: they can set up bedtime wake alarm in iOS 10 clock app on iPhone or iPad.
This new feature in iOS 10 ensures users get enough sleep during night. But how can a simple and unassuming alarm help you improve your sleeping habits?
Well, you should check this Wake Alarm feature on your iPhone running on iOS 10; though it acts like your old granny, it is useful in that it tells you time you should go to bed, it tracks your sleep habit and allows you to set up a separate alarm volume. Now go ahead and set up bedtime wake alarm in iOS 10 clock app on iPhone or iPad.
How to Set up Bedtime Wake Alarm in iOS 10 Clock App on iPhone or iPad
How to Create a New Wake Alarm
Step #1: Launch Clock app on your iPhone enabled with iOS 10.
Step #2: Tap on Bedtime tab.
Step #3: Next, tap on Get Started option.
Step #4: Now tell the app the time you want to wake up in the morning and tap on Next.
Step #5: Select the days when alarm will ring and tap on Next.
Step #6: The app will ask you: How many hours of sleep do you need each night?
This is the beauty of this feature; feed the number after much consideration. After this, the app will ask another important question: When would you like a bedtime reminder? Feed this information and then select an alarm sound you want to wake up to.
Finally, you will be landed on a screen, where you get an idea about how this sleep-tracking feature works. Each day of the week shows a vertical bar; so there is a row of bars and you have to keep your sleep history bars aligned. Now tap on Save button on the top right of your phone screen.
Wake Alarm is for improving your sleep; when your bedtime comes near, you get a notification on the locked screen of your iPhone. Use this feature at least for a week; if you find that you are not able to sleep during the stipulated time, you can adjust this Wake Alarm.
How to Adjust Wake Alarm
Step #1: Launch Clock app on your iPhone.
Step #2: Tap on Bedtime tab from the bottom menu.
Step #3: Now drag that moon icon around the circle to change the target sleep time.
Step #4: Follow the same pattern with the bell icon to change target wake time.
Note that if you wish to keep the same sleep time, you can drag from any side of the semi-circle to move sleep and wake times at the same time.
Change Alarm Volume Level without Changing Ringer Volume
A remarkable feature of Wake Alarm is that you can turn up and turn down alarm volume level without changing ringer volume. Want to give it a try?
Step #1: Launch Clock app.
Step #2: Tap on Bedtime tab again.
Step #3: Now tap on Options button from the top left corner of phone screen.
Step #4: Here, you can see a volume slider at the bottom of phone screen.
Adjust this slider and it will work for Wake Alarm only. Once you adjust the volume, tap on Done from top right corner.
This information is quite helpful for those who are dealing with sleep disorders. Use this feature and share your feedback with us on Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus.


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Stopping Distances For Cars
The stopping distance is the distance your car travels from the moment you realise you must brake to the moment the car stops.
Stopping distance depends on a number of factors which include:-
- How fast you are going
- Whether you're travelling on level ground, uphill or downhill
- The weather - dry roads mean shorter braking distances, wet and icy roads mean longer braking distances
- The state of the road
- The condition of the car and tyres
- Your reaction time when applying the brakes - check your reaction time by taking the simple Reaction Test below.
The following diagram shows the overall stopping distances at a variety of speeds when the road surface is dry.
If the road was wet the stopping distance would be twice the distance, on icy roads the stopping distance would be ten times as much.
Thinking Distance - the time it takes you to think about stopping and hit the brakes.
Braking Distance - the time it takes for the car to come to a stop after you have applied the brakes.
Practice makes perfect, so get plenty of practice from a Approved Driving Instructor


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What was the inspiration/is there a story behind your track?
It tells the story of being in a dilemma over whether to see a date or to stay alone. It's about choosing to stay isolated in a bubble while actually feeling depressingly comfortable with it.
We like the fact that we both know what it feels like to be in this paradoxical state.
What did your process involve?
The inspiration for the song content came around a year ago during an ice-cold snowstorm back in Switzerland. The lyrics and the melody were there way before the actual instrumental could be used as a foundation for it. Over time, we came up with ideas for synthesiser sounds, drum grooves and an overall song progression. All the recordings and mixing parts were done in Allan's home studio where our song got fine-tuned into the shape it's in now.
It's our target to reach listeners in both of our homes – London and Switzerland – as we feel connected to them both and they've been essential for the development of our music.
Do you have a favourite line/section of the song?
The first two lines of Verse 1:
'I feel so confused, I'll have all help right refused
My emotions are used, I'm unsure if it's you…'
These words represent the general emotional feeling and the insecurity we want to express with the song.
Can you describe your song in three words?
A gloomy bliss.
What's the best thing about studying at BIMM?
It's inspiring to be taught by people who've worked in the music industry for a long time.
To have everyday contact with someone who's collaborated with artists such as REM, The Libertines, Michael Kiwanuka or Adele is both motivating and impressive at the same time. It's great to have an opportunity to connect with so many professionals across different fields in the industry.


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Application for non-graduate studies (erillisopinto-oikeuslomake)
Please fill in the form: student number (if you have one); personal data and other information. The signature is not needed. If you click the title "Application for non-graduate studies" you will find the form and the inbox for submission.
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by Leslie
I write letters – not emails (well, maybe occasionally) – but letters sent on writing paper, some very beautiful, through the much maligned U.S. mail.
Why write letters? To celebrate special occasions (such as birthdays), to share good news, and occasionally sad or bad news as well. Most of all I write to express thoughts and relate events to friends and family. The United States is a wonderful country, offering freedoms hardly dreamed of by our founding fathers. One of these freedoms is that of mobility, engendered by educational and career pursuits. I have traveled from my birthplace in New York City to medical school in Chicago, to residency training in Boston, to postgraduate training in Washington DC, to my first "real" job in St Louis, and finally to Tucson. Along the way I have made special friends with whom I wish to keep in touch. It would be a shame for distance to disrupt the cherished bonds of friendship. So, I occasionally call, but most often I write letters.
If all we did was correspond by email, one electric outage, one delete button inadvertently pushed, would be all that was necessary to abolish a bond, albeit temporarily, between two simpatico souls. So I'll keep writing, and hope that you will too!
August, 2012


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Meme of five
Karen at The Pilgrim's Pots and Pans has tagged me for a meme. This meme actually started out there in the blogosphere somewhere and when it hit foodbloggers we shifted the focus a bit. Instead of five books, we specified five cookbooks. So off we go on my cookbook adventure.
Cooking began for me at an early age. We were the dreaded "latch-key" kids of the neighborhood. There were four of us. My brother being the oldest, me, and then the two "littlegirls". We would arrive home from school early in the afternoon, finding my mother just waking up. She worked the late shift at a local hospital and dinner would be something quick. I remember the fast food place down the block in one place we lived had a deal of ten hamburgers for a dollar. There were five of us. The result was pretty simple. So I yearned to do something different. I was given my first cookbook at ten. My culinary skills began to be honed.
1. Total number of cookbooks I own: Currently 83. I say currently because there is always something on the way from alibris.com! This also does not count all the notebooks full of recipes I've torn out of magazines over the years. I have almost 7 complete notebooks filled with recipes. The oldest one is from 1919. The Searchlight Cookbook. It is an interesting compilation of recipes, most using ingredients most of us wouldn't recognize these days.
2. Last cookbook I bought: It is hard to remember which one was last. I think it must have been Laura Brody's Chocolate American Style.
3. Last food/cook book I read: I am continually reading Shirley Coriher's Cookwise and Harold McGhee's On Food and Cooking. These are primers for me. They have such great information on how simple things can change the effect of a recipe. I have not had a chance to travel, like other foodbloggers, so I must read to find out why certain recipes just don't work in certain areas. Harold and Shirley sort all those things out and give substantial information on being successful in the kitchen.
4. Five (cook) books that mean a lot to me: They're pictured above. As you can see, Shirley and Harold's books are there.
The first book venturing outside of anything I had ever tasted: Cajun cooking. It is one of the best styles of food for me. Justin Wilson is a homey guy that I actually spoke with a time or two for questions. He was the nicest man. I've found the southern Louisiana area to have the nicest cooks, and willing to share secrets and tips on just about everything.
This year's Pure Chocolate. Wow. The love of my life, chocolate! I am enjoying this new book. The pictures are really good.
Last to be listed, but very much my number one choice, in fact I've written a whole post on it, is Flo Braker's Sweet Miniatures. I own two copies. The first one (pictured) is falling apart from use. The pages fall open on my favorite recipes. Flo's ability to write clear and concisely cannot be overstated. She helps you prevent errors. I learned to really stretch myself using her book. I cannot say enough good things about Sweet Miniatures, and its author.
5. Who would you like to see fill this out in their blogs:
I'd be interested in seeing what Amber at Renaissance Culinaire has to say. She's an up and coming pastry chef and has some great photos too!
Also, Tanvi at From The Pantry might have some interesting things to say. She's a med student, food blogger. Tanvi, if you get a minute, it'd be great to see what lurks on your bookshelf.
Saturday, July 09, 2005
A Cook's Meme - 5 Cookbooks
Meme of five


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Coaches Ice is a specific time for a coach and player to spend some 1 on 1 time, or small group training, to practice and perfect ice hockey skills. With our new regulations we must follow, some changes have been made for coaches' ice, to ensure 10 or less players are on the ice at once. This also gives coaches the opportunity to work 1 on 1 with a skater, or in a small group with a co-coach.
For each Coaches ice session, a coach must sign themselves AND their player(s) up online.
There are four available options for a coach to reserve a spot. A coach is allowed to choose multiple selections, but this does NOT discount the fee for a coach.
Coaching fee $20.00
Player fee $20.00
A. ONE coach + ONE player ($40.00)
B. ONE coach + ONE player ($40.00)
C. ONE coach + TWO players ($60.00)
D. ONE coach + TWO players ($60.00)
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Growing up in Bisbee, Arizona, I was both blessed and cursed with an amazing senior English teacher, the daunting Mrs. Medigovich. Anne Medigovich. We all heard rumors that somewhere in this world existed a MR. Medigovich, but we never met him or saw him. Mrs. Medigovich lived as an apparent spinster in an apartment at the YWCA. She took her meals at the Copper Queen Hotel until a sister and brother-in-law came to town, at which point she moved in with them.
Mrs. Medigovich was a set of walking/talking contradictions. She had coal-black hair which she wore pulled back in a gigantic bun at the nape of her neck. She had an astonishing nose and a black mole on a very sharp chin. She was rail thin. She wore designer clothes–and wore them well. Her nails were always perfectly manicured. She was never seen in public without heels and hose and a matching purse, but she also had a way of sauntering down a hallway with her hips out-thrust looking for all the world like a gunslinger hankering for a fight.
In other words, she looked scary, and she was scary. And demanding. She could take the Big Men On Campus and turn them into jelly-filled, cowering worms. Anyone who could walk out of her English classes with an A had a step in the door for Honors English classes in any university known to man. When Mrs. Medigovich wanted something from us and we didn't deliver just what she ordered, she would march up to the black board, rap her knuckles on the chalk board and announce, "Hells bells, you hounds. Don't go off on tangents!"
Since this post is probably going to make it into an Internet Newspaper, I'm going to have to count on an editor somewhere who will decide if I can say that in public. If not, I trust s/he will put in enough blank letters with a few consonant hints so readers will be able to get the picture.
But back to her advice about going off on tangents. It's good advice. Don't do it.
A few days ago, I posted a blog entry about J. K. Rowling and me. It was just that. Nothing very serious, and that's exactly what I intended–to be "not serious." (Mrs. Medigovich, "Medi" as we called her, was vehemently opposed to splitting infinitives which is why I didn't write "to not be serious." She also insisted that prepositions were not to end sentences with. That was something up with which she would not put!)
But that's what I'd like to say to some of my readers. Get off your tangents. Lighten up. Have fun. Laugh at yourself or laugh at me. It's summer. We're alive. There are blue skies above us. The grass is beneath us–a situation that is far better than the reverse.
Oh, and by the way. In case you haven't figured it out, this is also a big THANK YOU to Anne Medigovich. Thank you, Medi. You made me what I am today.


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text: Critics charge the Iraqi military is poorly equipped "It is possibly one of the largest thefts in history," the paper said in its Monday edition, quoting Iraqi Finance Minister Ali Allawi as saying. Most of the money was "siphoned abroad in cash and has disappeared" to finance the purchase of arms in Poland and Pakistan, according to the report. But rather than purchasing state-of-the-art weaponry Iraq had procured "museum-piece weapons," the Independent charged. The paper listed a series of problems with the arms purchased including armoured cars which "turned out to be so poorly made that even a bullet from an elderly AK-47 machine-gun could penetrate their armour." Other armoured cars reportedly leaked so much oil that they had to be abandoned. A shipment of the latest MP5 American machine-guns turned out to be Egyptian copies worth a fraction of the price, according to the report. "Many Iraqi soldiers and police have died because they were not properly equipped," the daily added. Rogue elements The rip-offs were so huge, said the paper, that Baghdad officials estimate that the Iraqis involved "were only front men. Furthermore, 'rogue elements' within the US military and intelligence services may have played a decisive role behind the scenes". Iraqi Prime Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari has been informed of the problem "but the extent of the losses has become apparent only gradually. The sum missing was first reported as $300 million and then $500 million, but in fact it is at least twice as large," the paper said. "It is nearly 100% of the ministry's (procurement) budget that has gone AWOL (absent without leave)," Allawi was quoted as saying. Allawi says a further $500-600 million has allegedly disappeared from the electricity, transport, interior and other ministries. "This helps to explain why the supply of electricity in Baghdad has been so poor since the fall of Saddam Hussein 29 months ago despite claims by the US and subsequent Iraqi governments that they are doing everything to improve power generation." SOURCE: AFP


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Carlisle Mencap launch 'Keeping safe' DVD
Carlisle Mencap has launched a DVD aimed at keeping those with learning disabilities safe when at home and out and about.
Live updates
Full Report: Carlisle Mencap launches 'Keeping safe' DVD
A group of youngsters with learning difficulties in Cumbria have been nominated for a national award.
The young people from Carlisle's Mencap have produced two DVDs to help people with learning disabilities feel safer when they're on their own.
Watch the full report from Samantha Parker below.
Carlisle's Mencap team nominated for award
Carlisle's Mencap team will go down to Lodnon next month as they comet against other teams of young people for a a national award.
The group were put forward for the award by the High Sheriff Juilet Westoll for their DVD 'Keeping Safe' which was produced by young people with learning disabilities for young people.
Strong interest for safety DVD
Carlisle Mencap launch DVD
Carlisle Mencap has launched a DVD aimed at keeping those with learning disabilities safe when at home and out and about.
The 'Keeping Safe DVD' was launched by the High Sheriff Juliet Westoll.
The DVD was made by men and women with learning disabilities and covers a range of issues including bullying, staying safe at home and when on public transport.
It is the second DVD the charity has put together.


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Please take some time to explore this new site.
Nancy loves mysteries and suspense thrillers so this is an especially good place to look for suggestions on these genres. I am so excited to add it to my list!
There's something comforting about Fall reading. As the days get shorter, and the weather turns cooler, there's nothing better than thoughts of curling up in your favorite spot, under a blanket, and getting lost in a great book. You're not outside as much, so you typically have more time to read. Publishers know this, so there are always a lot of great Fall releases. These are the books I'm looking forward to this Fall in order of release date.
Glass Houses by Louise Penny
Release Date: August 29, 2017
I'm only on book five of Louise Penny's Chief Inspector Armand Gamache series, so this is a bit anticlimactic that I won't actually be reading Glass Houses on it's release date. I thought I should include it though, for any lucky Louise Penny fans that are current in the series. Glass Houses is the thirteenth and I'm not there yet, not because I'm not enjoying the series - quite the opposite - I love it so much, I never want to be without a new book of hers to look forward to. I wrote about my love for this series in another blog post. You can read about here:
The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye by David Lagercrantz
Release Date: September 12, 2017
This is a continuation of the popular Lisbeth Salander series that Stieg Larsson started before he passed away in 2004. It must be very difficult for a writer to take over another writer's wildly successful series, but I'm willing to give this a try. I do enjoy a good Scandinavian crime novel. This time our heroine, Lisbeth Salander and her sometimes love interest, Mikael Blomkvist go up against Islamic leaders, a prison gang leader, and even her long-lost twin sister, Camilla. All the characteristics that make up this Nordic Noir genre seem to be present here - a dark storyline, moody atmosphere, and morally complex characters. Sign me up!
Don't Let Go by Harlan Coben
Release Date: September 26, 2017
My first Harlan Coben novel was the standalone novel, The Woods, published in 2007. I enjoyed it so much that I continued to read most of the standalone novels he's put out since then, which come out about once a year. He has been a master of domestic suspense before the genre became really popular with the publication of Gone Girl in 2012. In his newest, Don't Let Go, you have New Jersey Detective "Nap" Dumas who lost his brother to a railroad accident around the same time the love of his life vanished. Fifteen years later when the finger prints of his love interest turn up in the rental car of a suspected murderer, there are more questions than answers as Detective Nap tries to unravel once and for all the mysteries from his high school days.
Origin by Dan Brown
Release Date: October 3, 2017
The Da Vinci Code is on my list of Top Ten Favorite Fiction Books of all time, so reading everything Dan Brown has written since is a must, and cause for much anticipation! This installment starts out with Robert Langdon attending a major announcement at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain that "will change the face of science forever." Sound familiar? Yes, it sounds like this book has all the elements that made The Da Vinci Code a best seller right out of the gate, and I for one couldn't be happier!
The Rooster Bar by John Grisham
Release Date: October 24, 2017
When this book first came on my radar, it did not have a title or a synopsis. It was listed on Amazon as "New Legal Thriller" and you could pre-order it that way sight unseen. I was ready to jump on that bandwagon, as I'm sure many others were. We now have a title though, and a book cover, and a synopsis. This book is set in Washington, D.C. where three idealistic law students realize they've been duped. They are up to their eye balls in student loan debt when they realize their university is one of a chain owned by a shady hedge-fund operator who is only in it for the money. This book deals with the issue of student loan debt and for-profit universities. With many of John Grisham's books that deal with social issues, this one also has a healthy dose of suspense thrown in for fun! In the meantime, if you want a lighter, fun beach read book by John Grisham, you can read my previous review of Camino Island here: http://champaignbookdiva.com/2017/06/18/camino-island/
Newcomer: A Mystery by Keigo Higashino
Release Date: November 7, 2017
Do you know how fun it is to feel like you're the only one who knows about this secret, great author? Like it's just he and I in on this little secret. That's how I feel about the Japanese author, Keigo Higashino. He is an international bestselling author whose book The Devotion of Suspect X was a finalist for the Edgar Award for best novel, so I'm quite sure I'm not the only one who has discovered his books - it just feels that way. His book, The Devotion of Suspect X, is also on my list of Top Ten Favorite Fiction books of all time. He writes in a way that I rarely experience in a book – it's like a slow, calculated, step-by-step unveiling of a mystery. I'm just glued to his every word.
Let me know what you're looking forward to reading this Fall!


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When I was growing up, one of my favorite movies was Mary Poppins. I loved Julie Andrews' portrayal of the nanny with the umbrella and carpet bag who held a tea party on the ceiling, jumped in and out of a picture with her charges, and never gave them castor oil or gruel. I almost wished my parents would hire me a nanny.
My mother said she first took me to see the movie when I was four. I don't remember this, but I do recall seeing it in a theater later when I was older, and I saw it on television a few times. We had a sound track of the movie which I played often. I even had a Mary Poppins umbrella.
I also liked The Sound of Music, but I never saw the movie until I was an adult so it didn't make as much of an impression. A friend from school had the sound track, and we listened to it often when I went to herhouse. At the Arizona State School for the Deaf and Blind in Tucson, our choir sang "Climb Every Mountain" for graduation one year.
I just finished reading Home: A Memoir of My Younger Years by Julie Andrews. This book portrays her life from birth until 1963 when she went to Hollywood to start filming Mary Poppins. She was born Julia Elizabeth Wells on October 1st, 1935 in Walton-on-Thames, Surrie, England. During her childhood and early adulthood years, she performed in a variety of theatrical productions in England. Her first Broadway performance was in the 1954 production of The Boy Friend. She also starred in My Fair Lady and Camelot and won Tony awards for these performances. In 1957, she first appeared on television in Cinderella. She made many other television appearances with such stars as Bing Crosby and Carol Burnett.
Mary Poppins was her first film in 1964, and she won an Academy Award for best actress. She was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in The Sound of Music in 1965. From 1964 to 1967, she appeared in The Americanization of Emily, Hawaii, Torn Curtain, and Thoroughly Modern Millie. In the 1970's, her film career slowed down when her performances in Star!, Darling Lili, and The Tamarind Seed weren't as successful. Her popularity rose with her performances in 10 in 1979 and Victor Victoria in 1982. She received a third Academy award nomination for Victor Victoria. During the rest of the 1980's, she starred in other unsuccessful films including That's Life and Duet for One. Her voice was damaged by a throat operation in 1997.
She returned to fame in this century with her performances in The Princess Diaries in 2001 and it sequel, The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, in 2004. She directed a production of The Boy Friend at the Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor, New York, in 2003 and at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Connecticut in 2005. She also appeared in the Shrek animated films and Despicable Me from 2004 to 2010. She wrote children's books.
In Home: A Memoir of My Younger Years, Julie Andrews talks about her life growing up in England before, during, and after World War II and her career as a singer and actress in England and the U.S. Hermother played the piano, and her father was a teacher. She learned later that she was conceived by her mother and a family friend.
When World War II broke out, her parents separated and eventually divorced. Her mother moved to London and married singer Ted Andrews and they developed their own act. Julie continued to live in Walton-on-Thames with her father and brother but eventually went to live with hermother and stepfather in London. Her mother changed her name from Julia Wells to Julie Andrews and insisted she call her stepfather Pop. Julie still maintained a wonderful relationship with Ted Wells, the man she thought was her father, even after discovering he wasn't.
Her stepfather tried giving her voice lessons but decided she should study with a professional. She performed often with her mother and stepfather before branching out on her own. In the late 1950's, she married Tony Walton who approached her years earlier after one of her performances and became a good friend. In the 1960's, she divorced him and married Blake Edwards, and she mentions this briefly in her book.
Home: A Memoir of My Early Years left me wanting to know more about Julie Andrews. I found some information on Wikipedia but not what I wanted to know. At the end of the book, she and Tony seem to be getting along pretty well so I wonder why they split up and why she married her second husband and stayed with him until his death in 2010. I'm also interested in her experience with her throat surgery and what it was like to discover that her voice was damaged as a result of it. According to Wikipedia, this is the first of a two-part memoir series so I guess I'll have to wait for the second part.
Did you have any favorite movies or stars when you were growing up? Did you hang posters or other memorabilia in your room or gawk at pictures in magazines? Did you play those movie sound tracks over and over until the records wore out? Did you ever want to be in pictures? Please feel free to share your memories below.
Abbie Johnson Taylor, Author of We Shall Overcome and How to Build a Better Mousetrap: Recollections and Reflections of a Family Caregiver


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Organizational Behavior For Managers
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Perceptions in the Workplace
- Discuss goal-settingâs effects on motivation.
- Discuss how leadership creates an organizational climate that fosters positive organizational behavior.
- Analyze the various types of process and content theories of motivation.
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- Discuss the group development process.
- Discuss social loafingâs effect on a team.
- Evaluate the five bases of power.
Organizational Dynamics
- Describe the relationship between the Human Resources functions and organizational development.
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- Discuss the contingency approachâs six strategies to overcoming resistance.
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A few weeks ago, I stumbled upon fellow indie writer Mara White on Goodreads. It all happened by chance–another member posted a short note about a book she was reading, and the synopsis sounded pretty intriguing. Who knew it would lead me to reading a book that beautifully captures the dilemma of craving someone you know should not want? I'm halfway through Heights of Desire, and it's a definite must-read if you like your books hot!
Could you tell us what inspired the story of Heights of Desire and the Heightsbound series?
My main inspiration has come from living in Washington Heights and closely watching the wave of radical gentrification that the neighborhood has been experiencing within the last five years or so. The story and plot line developed as I started writing, but the inspiration for Kate and Jaylee's relationship definitely came from witnessing the changes in the neighborhood.
Two years!! My kids are toddlers, so there was a lot of interference from daily life. About three-quarters of the way through the novel I started to feel disillusioned with the genre and actually gave up. Then I read a new novel and it inspired me, so I decided to reach out to the author. She took me under her wing, beta read for me, walked me though the self-publishing process and helped turn my disheartened attitude into determination. Without her, HOD never would have come to fruition and she'd kill me if I revealed her identity so I'll just say that she is a phenomenal writer and quite possibly the kindest and most generous person I know.
When you were writing, did you envision any actors or actresses to play the leads? Or did you find inspiration elsewhere?
Not really. Dare I be inflammatory and controversial here and say that Hollywood does not fairly represent the US population. Knock, Knock, Hollywood – let the world in! How hard is it to cast HOD? Hard enough that I gave up on doing a blog post on casting despite help from friends. I would absolutely love it if readers would chime in and throw ideas for casting my way. But to answer the question – whenever I felt that the age difference between Kate and Jaylee was too extreme or bordering on inappropriate, I would look at pictures of JLo and Casper Smart together and channel their chemistry. I also have become – of the corner boys as well as the young men that work out on the neighborhood playgrounds in the Heights (as you can imagine) so I picked up a lot of inspiration from listening and watching.
How would you describe your typical writing day?
Oh Lord! Write if I possibly can. Write after the kids are asleep if I'm not too exhausted. My most productive writing time happens on the NYC subway on my commute to work (if I get a seat) with a pen and a notebook and bumpy train handwriting.
Do you have a special place where you like to write? Could you describe it for us?
The train! Somewhat dirty, oftentimes packed beyond belief, always entertaining (with performers or just regular, crazy old, New Yorkers), always infuriating (late or stuck underground or running on an alternate track) and forever epic – the best mode of NYC transportation hands down.
Did you have a special playlist or soundtrack which you listened to while writing Heights of Desire? Could you share it with us?
I mostly just listened to the soundtrack of my neighborhood seeing that wherever you go in the Heights there is always music playing! For the playlist for HOD, I collaborated with a dear friend and fellow WaHi resident, Leslie de Jesus. She runs a music reviewing blog called http://sinistergirlz.com The fist song Leslie gave me was 'Llévame Contigo' by Romeo Santos and I listened to it repeatedly while completing the end of HOD so that's how it became Kate and Jaylee's song.
When will the next book in the series be released?
As soon as I can finish! Late 2014
What has been the biggest challenge for you as an indie writer? What lessons do you feel you've learned going through the process?
Definitely trying to get the word out about he book to the general public. Accept any and all help offered because you can't possibly do it all on your own.
Have you already got plans for other standalone novels or series? Could you share any info about those with us?
I do have new ideas as well as some older work that I'd like to revisit at some point but for the immediate moment I'm just putting my energy into finishing the Heightsbound sequel.
What advice would you like to give to aspiring authors?
Write because you love to write. Don't let the criticism get you down. Break the rules. Run from convention. Push boundaries. Challenge your readers. Scare yourself.
Many thanks to Mara for making a book blitz pitstop with us! If you like sexy women's fiction, then head over to your favourite online bookstore and get a copy of Heights of Desire. It's on sale this week for e-readers for only 99 cents–but I can tell you this book is definitely worth the normal price. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Heights of Desire Synopsis
A woman who has everything meets a man who can offer her nothing but trouble. They bring each other to a height of desire neither thought possible, but is it enough to overcome the differences that tear them apart?
Kate Champion, a forty-two-year-old, married mother of two, leads an enviable upper class life of luxury. Her comfortable path takes an unexpected detour after a chance encounter at a neighborhood playground.
Jaylee Inoa is a twenty-two-year-old, second generation New York Dominican with close ties to the Heights and the gangs that run them.
Her life of privilege is no match for the code of the streets he navigates with ease. When a crime of the heart leads to a crime in the flesh, how far will she go to redeem him? Can she risk all in her life that is golden for the love of her golden-eyed man?
Heights of Desire is on sale for $.99 during the blog tour!
Purchase Links: Barnes & Noble | Amazon | Kobo | Google Play | Smashwords
About the Author
I'm a reader, a writer, and a lover of all things romantic. I'm also a coffee, hot sauce, ink, telenovela, and Bikram Yoga enthusiast. I live in New York City with my husband and two children, and I spend a lot of time on the playground.
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The District Team is currently involved with… some of the
The District team runs the following District events…and helps other community organisations put on others.
Car Show [ we help out here face painting].
Churchill Festival
Clean Up Australia Day 2010, 2011
Compass Award
Hazelwood South Hall
Morning tea and get together's
Rac Wac
Relay for Life
Team Meetings
Teddy Bears Picnic.
Water Activities Day
End of Year Formal Meal (2010)
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This Week In Techdirt History: April 7th - 13th
from the it's-back! dept
Five Years Ago
This week in 2014, former NSA and CIA boss Michael Hayden was getting pathetically aggressive, calling Dianne Feinstein too emotional to judge the CIA torture report (which we were only learning about via piecemeal leaks), and calling congressional staffers "sissies" while accusing Ron Wyden of not acting like a man. At the same time, Mike Rogers was still pushing his "Ed Snowden is a russian spy" angle, while Snowden himself was saying the NSA lied in its claim that he didn't raise concerns through proper channels, and telling the Council of Europe about how the agency spied on Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International.
Meanwhile, Hollywood was piling on to the already-dead Megaupload with a far-reaching lawsuit that packed in multiple attacks on the internet in general, and was quickly followed by the RIAA filing a virtually identical suit of its own.
Ten Years Ago
This week in 2009, Amanda Palmer was sharing insights into how her fans support her work while Trent Reznor was taking his business model experiments into the mobile space, and a new service was announced that would let musicians pre-fund their releases (and it's not around anymore — but two weeks later, Kickstarter would launch).
The Associated Press announced its plans to sue news aggregators, Fox fired a movie columnist for reviewing a leaked copy of Wolverine, old-industry guard like U2's manager and Andrew Lloyd Weber were out trashing the internet, and Hollywood's favorite lawmakers were preparing for the next big copyright expansion push.
Fifteen Years Ago
This week in 2004, we saw the first court ruling to state that online content aggregation was legal, setting the stage for later tantrums like the AP's, and the outrage of some publishers today. Gmail was the new kid on the internet block and people weren't sure how they felt about it (or whether it violated EU data privacy laws), just as mathematicians weren't quite sure how they felt about proofs that rely on computer calculations — while some clueless analysts were very sure about how much they hated the "fad" of camera phones. Google and Yahoo both stopped accepting ads for online casinos, seemingly out of the blue until we learned of some nasty letters recently sent out by the DOJ.
This was also the week that we saw the beginnings of a terrible idea that simply refuses to die, and rises like a zombie every now and then to this day: the WIPO broadcast treaty.


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I'm almost finished with a quick, by-the-seat-of-my-pants edit of my 1st draft manuscript. It goes into beta with about 7 people in just 3 days!! I'm thrilled but also feeling vaguely menaced at the same time. That's not a lot of time to edit. Welllllll…
To be honest, I had this whole month to edit the 65,000 word piece (which is really very good odds, overall – less than 2,100 words a day to review!) but spent the first week of February celebrating the completion of my manuscript and the next week and a half sewing like a panicked woman for a hard deadline. That left just 13 days to edit the whole piece (more like 5,000 words to deal with per day). Only, wait! I also do freelance web copy writing and suddenly I had TONS of work. So now I was spending 7 hours a day doing freelance work and almost no time at all working on the novel.
Editing, one friend has said, is like being trapped in a gilded cage of my own devising.
I can't wait to get out.


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Many clients come to see Leonie after a visit to their General Practitioner who has suggested having a Better Access Mental Health Care Plan, which allows eligibility for a Medicare rebate and helps with the out of pocket costs of psychology sessions. Many private health insurance companies also offer a rebate.
Although your GP will specify a diagnosis for the plan such as depression or anxiety, Leonie works with clients presenting with a range of issues. Such as:
- trauma
- suicide ideation
- anxiety disorders including panic attacks
- depression and adjustment disorder
- grief and loss
- stress and anger management
- relationships issues
- bullying, work stress
- work injury (Workers Compensation cases) and Motor vehicle accidents
- sexuality issues
The medical model which psychology is a part of, is focussed on disease and not well being and rarely on preventative care. Whatever are the issues you are seeking help for, there is also an opportunity to explore and make changes in both your inner and outer worlds in a supportive and professional space designed for you.
Through exploring your past and current life story or narrative, you become aware of unhelpful outdated thoughts and beliefs that effect how you feel and behave. These beliefs are usually formed when we are children and need to be examined and updated to who you are today and also who you want to be, in line with your values.
Leonie's focus in your therapy together is your empowerment: helping you "change your mind" and learn highly effective strategies. These strategies can become life-long tools to help you navigate life's challenges. Skills such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), helps you understand the connection between your thoughts feelings and behaviour. Emotional Freedom Technique, Mindfulness, relaxations skills, meditation and Self Compassion skills enable you to develop a healthy relationship with yourself which then flows out positively to your other relationships and all aspects of your life.


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"Investigations by WWF-UK, the Angling Trust and Fish Legal have revealed that, in January 2011, Defra Ministers and the Environment Agency decided to put the brakes on the use of WPZs [Water Protection Zones], except as a 'last resort'. This was despite overwhelming evidence that other measures to tackle the pollution problem would not be sufficient. … It also flies in the face of Defra's own analysis which has repeatedly shown that relying on voluntary action by farmers alone will not solve the problem of agricultural pollution." (http://www.wwf.org.uk/about_wwf/press_centre/index.cfm?uNewsID=7722)
The High Court is expected to award habitat damages to the plaintiffs and 100 lashes by angling flies in the face to Defra.


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A youth-led initiative to involve northern youth in International Polar Year (IPY) activities is underway. The Time Capsule Project is an initiative developed by the Canadian Youth Steering Committee (CYSC) for the IPY. The Project's aim is to capture life in the North through the perspectives of northern youth.
The Time Capsule consists of youth photography, artwork and creative writing to document northern community life, surveys to collect youth perspectives on language, culture and recreation, and a photo contest complete with prizes. Youth from across the Canadian North are encouraged to participate. Upon completion of the IPY in 2009, the Time Capsule will be exhibited online and then stored at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, to be re-opened during the next IPY.
We are actively seeking northern youth in Canada to participate in surveys and photography. If you, or anyone you know, might be interested in participating, please forward this information to them.
If you have a group of youth interested in documenting life in your northern community through photography, please contact Julia Christensen Kereliuk at firstname.lastname@example.com
To participate in the online youth surveys, please visit: http://timecapsule.edublogs.org/login/
Or to learn more about the Time Capsule Project in general, please visit: http://timecapsule.edublogs.org/.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Time Capsule Project:
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Just in time for the start of school, when children's thoughts turn to the anticipation of… the last day of school(I know mine did), here's an old one about that dreaded school time event – a trip to the principal's office.
I don't remember the point, or the joke if there is one, of this cartoon. It begins with Jeddy telling Gralen of the principal's wish to see him, and then Jeddy gives Gralen a map to find said principal's office. This leads Gralen to a door which doesn't go anywhere.
Either Jeddy was playing a prank on Gralen by giving him the wrong directions to the office, or I was being extra philosophical in my young age, equating a trip to the principal's office as an expedition fraught with dangers and which will ultimately lead you no where.
Personally though, I believe the clue, and hence the joke, lies more in Jeddy's statement to himself that he is "good at reading maps."
Now, why a school would have a door that just leads to a vast space of "nothingness" is anybody's guess. But our taxes would still have to pay for it.


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This rich, thick foam cleaning system releases soils and carpet fibers and traps it for quick easy removal, no over wetting and quick dry times. Residue chemicals, continue to protect and extend the life of your carpet, by drying to an invisible powder which is simply vacuumed off each time you simply vacuum your carpet, keeping it smelling great and continuing to resist stain and odors.


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UNMH to Hold Bring Your Child to Work Day Event
On Thursday, April 25 UNM Hospitals will again participate in the annual nationwide Bring Your Child to Work Day. About 150 children will attended a "work" session at the hospital with their parent or grandparent, learning about the hospital, and the medical and administrative professionals who make it work.
Children aged 9 through high school senior will receive a time card from compensation and benefits staff to "clock in" to their session. Then, children and their parents will visit exhibits from hospitals departments such as TriCore lab, Sleep Center, Emergency Department, Pediatric Emergency, Child Life, and the Operating Room. There they will learn about health care issues as they see X-rays and blood cultures, and even prep for and participated in a mock surgery.
Tours to the pharmacy, security, helipad, and food & nutrition kitchen show kids more of the inner workings of the hospital. Once the attendees finish making their "rounds," they will clock out and receive a "paycheck" coupon for use in the cafeteria.
Last year one child was heard asking his father if he could go back and practice placing surgical staples in a pig's foot – perhaps a budding UNMH surgeon in the making!
Contact: Cindy Foster, 272-3322


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The Founder
Almost everyone in the world knows about McDonald's. The American fast food hamburger chain has made a name for itself since it was started in 1940 by brothers Mac and Dick McDonald. Since those initial days, it has become a global powerhouse with its name praised and reviled in equal measures. 'The Founder' explores how it became such a culinary conglomerate. It also shows the power of marketing and how brand recognition allowed it to become a part of social culture.
In 1954 McDonald's is a small fast-food chain doing good business. Making profit on their humble outfit, the McDonald brothers Richard (Nick Offerman) and Mac (John Carroll Lynch) are happy with their slice of capitalism. Salesman Ray Kroc (Michael Keaton) enters their lives and nothing is ever the same. Seeing potential for further growth, Ray integrates himself into the company. Wanting to turn it into a world-wide phenomenon, Ray's efforts find him continually at loggerheads with those failing to see his uninhabited vision.
'The Founder' is interesting in that's its central character is almost a villain. We aren't watching someone triumph against adversity but one creating it and winning at the cost of other's hard work. Ray's opportunistic nature enabled him to see the 'big picture' in expanding McDonald's as a recognizable name. He was way ahead of his time as such tactics are now commonplace. That doesn't mean it was a good thing to do as his clashes with the McDonald brothers reveal them to be victims of Ray's monetary idealism.
Despite playing a largely unsympathetic person, Keaton inhabits the role well. He effectively allows the viewer to know where Ray is coming from with his ideas even if you don't necessarily agree. Offerman and Lynch are great as the brothers, making one feel sorry for their dealings with Ray even if their name now delivers dubious connotations. John Lee Hancock's direction is fine even if it drags out the narrative a little. The pacing could have been better with Ray more clearly defined than the almost 'moustache-twirling villain' he appears here.
An often engrossing history lesson on the genesis of an empire 'The Founder' is a solid morality tale. How it grew due to one person's determination and skills is to be marvelled at even if his methods were ones commonly used by the most successful of smooth salesmen.
Rating out of 10: 7
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My Lords
We received your Lordships letter last Night And in Answer to the several Questions therein propos'd to us by your Lordps We say
1st That we have given Orders to the government of South Carolina, immediately upon the Receipt of our Letters to imploy such goods and Effects as Our Receiver has in his hands (which we conceive may amount to near two thousand pounds) towards procuring arms and ammunition for the Defence of that Government
2d That the Assembly did send in May last to the Value of two thousand five hundred pounds to New York, New England &c for the purchasing of arms and ammunition to inable them the better to defend themselves against their Indians Enemies, that whatever effects, we have from thence lately receiv'd, shall be as soon as may be despos'd of and the produce thereof apply'd to the publick Use of the province. There is a vessel lying in the River and now ready to sail with our orders, of about one hundred ton Burthen and that others will be sailing in a very short time after
3rd If his Majesty shall be Graciously pleased to send his Royal Orders for any men from his Majesty's Garrisons in North America, We do not doubt, but the Government of Carolina will send ships and Provisions for their Transportation.
4th That it is humbly submitted to his Majestys great Wisdom, What sum of Money his Majesty will be pleased to grant for our assistance And great care shall be taken when the province can be resettled, that the same shall be repaid from the Effects and produce of the country as soon as may be
5th If the Lords who are not Minors should surrender for themselves that would give the King no better Title than he has already, for the Title of the Miners wou'd still subsist. And that in case the money advanced as aforesaid by his Majesty shall not in a reasonable time be repaid. We humbly conceive his Majesty will have an Equitable Right to take the Government into his immediate protection. That the Proprietors have continually supported and defended the Government when attack'd by the French or any other Enemy. That neither his Majesty nor any of his predecessors have ever been at any Charge for the supporting or defending the province of Carolina from the first grant thereof to the proprietors, which is about fifty years; And the proprietors hope when this War is over, his Majesty will never have any further trouble, for any Charges or any expenses whatsoever. We are
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Live This Week
- In the Champion Media Manager, you'll now have the ability to sort lists by the name, date, or author.
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Bug Fixes
- Account Creation now works again in Safari.
- The first time a Collection is opened, you can now click a Program and it will open.
- If pop-up blocking is turned on, you can open the Help & Feedback link in the footer.
- "Mark all as read" now works for all notifications without needing a refresh.
- Advanced Invitation styling fixes are now done for the buttons.
- An invite to Collection or Moment opened on Android now opens correctly to content rather than going back to Home.
- Reviewing a Program will no longer cause the app to crash.
- Programs can be opened from the list of search results.
- If a Program doesn't have a description, it's still able to be shared and is visible if shared to a Space or Feed.
- Some specific tap and swipe actions on a Post page would cause the app to crash.


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The Toltec civilization of ancient Mexico was a society of artists, scientists, and spiritualists formed over 2,000 years ago. Dedicated to the masteries of awareness, transformation and intent, Toltecs determined that the mind continuously tells stories about everything perceived by the brain. Furthermore, these stories – termed "dreams" – constitute one's reality. Astro-channels nudge us now to own our power of choice. Be the master of your own dream.
ARIES (March 21 – April 19)
Don't chase a moving target, Aries. Listen to the lessons that have paved your life's path, and follow your own footsteps to the finish line. Celestial soldiers strengthen your stride now.
TAURUS (April 20 – May 20)
Turn up the straight talk, Taurus. A myriad of miscommunications may muddle your inroads to intimacy now. Avoid tedious twists and turns by keeping it sweet, simple and sincere.
GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)
With so many changes churning on the outside, it's important to feel strong and steady on the inside. Reboot your general wellness regime, Gemini. Make your temple a top priority.
CANCER (June 21 – July 22)
Color in the blanks, Cancer. Current questions are striking a chord of inspiration within you. Peaceful is the power of expression. Construct a creative canvas for your cognitive compulsions.
LEO (July 23 – August 22)
Loosen your grip a little, Leo. Your soul sector is undergoing a "re-org" of sorts. Giving up gratuitous attachments will lighten your load and boost your sense of stability.
VIRGO (August 23 – September 22)
Embrace the learning curves, Virgo. Your brain is bustling in "back to school" mode. Tune into topics that intrigue you most. Fuel mental motors by linking with like minds.
LIBRA (September 23 – October 22)
Listen between the lines, Libra. Spiritual stimulants sparking in your subconscious will rise to the surface soon. Connect with your soul's center to sync innermost desires with realistic results.
SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21)
Speak your truth, Scorpio. Stellar shifts in your state of being serve to substantiate personal principles now. People want to hear what you have to say. Wield your words responsibly.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21)
Go for the gold, Sagittarius! A profound planetary push is activating your ambition now. Take stock of what you strive to achieve, and aim your arrow high. You've got this.
CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19)
Consider your community, Capricorn. Standing up for what you believe in will inspire others to do the same. Find fortitude in common ground. Most factions are far more alike than different.
AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18)
Ponder your purpose, Aquarius. Currently, the cosmos beams a meaningful gleam on career and reputation. Revisit how much you've accomplished, and sketch out plans for your next noteworthy project.
PISCES (February 19 – March 20)
Welcome to the astral plane, Pisces! These days, your psychic receptors are more sensitive than ever. Take the time to tap into frequencies that flourish when you focus inward.