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National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month: The Dangerous Trend Facing Our Children
By Melody Foster
Childhood obesity threatens the health of our children, now more than ever before. Today, about one in three American kids and teens is overweight or obese. Since the 1970s, the prevalence of obesity in children has more than tripled. According to the American Heart Association, childhood obesity is the leading health concern parents in the United States have for their children, topping both drug abuse and smoking.
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, a month set aside to raise awareness about this growing problem and educate parents, teachers and caregivers on how we can improve the health of our children.
Implications of Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity causes a broad range of health problems that previously weren't seen until adulthood, including: high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and elevated blood cholesterol levels. Children who are obese are also more likely to have prediabetes or diabetes and are at greater risk for bone and joint problems and sleep apnea.
Sadly, the implications of childhood obesity go far beyond health. These children are also more likely to have social and psychological problems such as low self-esteem, negative body image and depression. They are also more likely to face bullying and other social stigmas.
Children who grow up obese are far more likely to be obese as adults, leading to lifelong health and medical problems such as diabetes and increased risk of certain cancers. Former Surgeon General Richard Carmona, made a sobering statement in regards to childhood obesity. He said, "Because of the increasing rates of obesity, unhealthy eating habits and physical inactivity, we may see the first generation that will be less healthy and have a shorter life expectancy than their parents."
What Causes Childhood Obesity?
Generally speaking, obesity is the result of caloric imbalance — too many calories are consumed and too few are expended. There are also genetic, behavioral and environmental factors at play. Some of these contributing factors include:
Too much screen time — Today's children spend far too much time watching television or playing games on digital devices. The average child spends 30-40 hours a week watching a screen.
Too little sleep — Children need at least eight hours of sleep each night (if not more), but many children get far less sleep for any number of reasons.
Too little physical activity — Many children do not have access to community centers or gyms where they can participate in physical activity and physical education and recess in schools has been all but wiped out across the board.
Easy access to inexpensive, high calorie snacks and beverages — This is the fast food generation. Without a doubt, food served by the fast food industry is high in calories, sugar and fat, and lacking in essential nutrients. Sugary beverages such as juices and sodas also contribute to the epidemic.
Lack of access to affordable, healthier foods — Particularly in low-income households, access to fresh, healthy, whole foods is limited, whereas highly processed foods are most affordable in the grocery stores. As a result, children aren't getting the recommended daily nutrients found in fresh produce and low-fat protein sources.
How We Can Change the Course for Our Children
Although the facts seem devastating, it's not too late to redirect our children and get them on a path toward health and wellness. Encouraging small, gradual changes in a child's lifestyle is the healthiest way to produce long-term, sustainable results. Here are a fe
w things parents can do to ensure their child's health.
• Make sure children get adequate sleep and follow recommendations on daily screen time.
• Take part in regular physical activity, whether through team sports or exercising as a family each day.
• Carefully monitor your child's caloric intake to ensure they are getting the right amount of calories from healthy, whole food sources such as fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy products, whole grains and lean meats. Serve fruits and vegetables in place of sugary snacks. The American Heart Association makes these dietary recommendations for children.
• Encourage children to drink water and limit or eliminate your child's access to sugar-sweetened beverages.
Ending childhood obesity requires a joint effort by state and federal government, schools, childcare providers and parents, but ultimately, a healthy lifestyle begins at home. Set a healthy example for your children by making nutrition and daily exercise a priority in your home.
About the Author
Melody Foster is a Dallas-based freelance writer and contributing author to the Nicholson Clinic blog. Melody researches and creates content for clients in industries ranging from health care, fitness and nutrition to interior decorating, legal and social good.


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Bosnian novelist, playwright, and screenwriter Ismet Prcic (otherwise referred to 'Izzy') will visit The John Fowles Center for Creative Writing Monday, March 2 at 7pm. This is an event not to be missed, so remember to stay after workshop this week!
Author Bio (via ismetprcic.com)
Ismet Prcic (ISS-met PER-sick) was born in Tuzla, Bosnia-Herzegovina, in 1977 and immigrated to America in 1996. He holds an MFA from the University of California, Irvine, and was the recipient of a 2010 NEA Award for fiction. He is also a 2011 Sundance Screenwriting Lab fellow. He now lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife.
From the 2011 New York Times book review of Shards:
"'Shards,' the impressive first novel by Ismet Prcic, finds inventive ways to interrogate the anguish of enduring and then escaping Bosnia during the war of the 1990s.
The novel is constructed of fragments — shards — seemingly written by its main character, Ismet Prcic. Ismet grows up in Tuzla and manages to flee shortly before his induction into the "meat grinder" of the Bosnian infantry. He has survived and made his way to America, but is fractured by what he left behind. The novel comprises mostly segments from his therapist-ordered memoir (or memoirs) and excerpts from his diary. These shards employ several narrative strategies. There are asterisked footnotes, italicized interruptions and self-reflexive comments about unreliability. There are first-, second- and third-person narrations, sometimes switching back and forth within a paragraph. This is a novel about struggling to find form for a chaotic experience. It pushes against convention, logic, chronology. But its disruptions are necessary. How do you write about war and the complications of memory? How do you write about dislocation, profound loneliness, terror? How does a human persevere?"
For more information on Ismet Prcic, refer to his website, check out the entire interview with BOMB Magazine, or head over to his NEA Writer's Corner.

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We have, thank heavens, finally finished the book and it has gone to Vale Press for printing to be ready for the launch in September, in time for the Open Days on 15th and 16th.
There are chapters on Baptist Hicks (written by Mary Fielding), the House (written by Mary Gray) and the Gardens (written by Helen Kirkup). Huge thanks to Vanessa Rigg for editing the whole thing and keeping us on target and to Keith Phelpstead for creating the graphic design and putting up with constant changes right up to the moment he said "I'm off on holiday"!
Once we get copies back from the printers, you will be able to order the book from the CCHS website.


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Working Lands Grants
Working Lands Enterprise Board Announces Upcoming Grant Availability
Working Lands Enterprise Board Announces $550,000 in Available Grant Funds
WHO: Forestry and Agriculture Businesses and Service Providers in Vermont
WHAT: $550,000 in grant funds available for projects that enhance Vermont's communities, economies, and culture.
WHERE: The applicant guide can be found online at http://workinglands.vermont.gov/apply/rfp.
Applicant Information Sessions are scheduled for October 9th and 14th: http://workinglands.vermont.gov/webinar
DEADLINE FOR LETTERS OF INTENT: Business Letters of Intent are due November 6, 2015, Service Provider Letters of Intent are due December 4, 2015
The Working Lands Enterprise Board (WLEB) is pleased to announce the availability of over $500,000 in grant funds for the 2016 program year. The application period will open on October 1, 2016, with grants targeting essential, catalytic investments in Vermont's farm and forest economy. Grants will be available to Vermont agriculture and forest sector businesses, as well as service providers that provide the critical technical assistance needed for business growth.
The two investment areas are as follows:
1. Business Investments
Projects may include, but are not limited to: Infrastructure (project-specific planning, permitting, and/or engineering/architectural plans; and/or building and equipment costs); Marketing (accessing new markets and securing new customers); Research and Development (testing new systems or technologies or developing innovative solutions). Projects focused on scaling up to meet new market opportunities are encouraged. Working capital is an eligible use of funds.
2. Service Provider Investments
Projects should show direct impacts on Vermont Working Lands businesses. Types of technical assistance provided may include: Scaling up; Market development, marketing plans, and sales; Business and financial planning; Succession planning; Access to capital; Manufacturing efficiencies or process flow
Applicant Information Sessions are scheduled for October 9th and 14th 2015 from 4:30pm – 6:00pm and will be held as webinars with opportunities to attend in person. Please find below the currently scheduled sessions. More locations to be announced on October 1st!:
Link to Register from your home: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/2574274848696658434
Friday, October 9th, 4:30 – 6:00pm
- Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 116 State Street, Montpelier, VT, 05620, phone:802.585.9072
- Northern Vermont Development Association, 36 Eastern Avenue, St Johnsbury, VT, 05819, phone: 802.748.5181
Wednesday, October 14th, 4:30 – 6:00pm
- Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 116 State Street, Montpelier, VT, 05620, phone:802.585.9072
- Northern Vermont Development Association, 36 Eastern Avenue, St Johnsbury, VT, 05819, phone: 802.748.5181
A change to this year's process will be that all Business Investment applicants selected to submit a full application will be required to include a business plan. Applicants are encouraged to visit our Resources for Businesses page at http://workinglands.vermont.gov/apply/ta/tools.
The WLEB began operations in August 2012 and to date has awarded over $3 million in grant funds to 110 grantees, leveraging an additional $4.3 million of matching and outside funds. The WLEB looks forward to continuing this impressive track record in Fiscal Year 2016.
The Working Lands Enterprise Initiative, (Act 142), is administered by the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets in partnership with the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation and the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development. The Working Lands funds are administered by the Vermont Working Lands Enterprise Board (WLEB), an impact investment organization whose mission is to grow the economies, cultures, and communities of Vermont's working landscape by making essential, catalytic investments in critical leverage points of the Vermont farm and forest economy, from individual enterprises to industry sectors. For more information, visit http://workinglands.vermont.gov/
About the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets: VAAFM facilitates, supports and encourages the growth and viability of agriculture in Vermont while protecting the working landscape, human health, animal health, plant health, consumers and the environment. www.Agriculture.Vermont.Gov


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Five Minutes With... Harry (Rick) Moody
ECO: Why are we so afraid of getting old?
Moody: We're afraid of dying and losing control. We have
the illusion that we created ourselves and are in charge of our lives. Aging threatens
that illusion, which is central to narcissism.
Moody: It's not easy to do this unless we believe in some
higher order of meaning or spiritual growth: what many have called "Conscious
Aging." We may not easily "embrace" decline but we can learn to see it
differently, provided we come to recognize something in us that does NOT decline. This is
what we need to look for: "Seek and ye shall find."
Moody: Aging isn't "all in your head."
Biological senescence appears across the whole chain of organic life. Don't take it
personally. But tools for introspection are important. Some of the most important
dimensions of "Conscious Aging" are lifelong learning, late-life creativity,
psychological understanding (for example, through dreams), and meditation and spiritual
Moody: Putting first things first and recognizing what is
important and what endures in life, what outlives the self. Cultivating the virtues of
patience and honesty -- devotion to truth. Remembering God.
Moody: Start early recognizing that you are not in
control. As the Sufis say, "Die before you die."
Available from ElderCare Online www.ec-online.net ©2002 Prism Innovations, Inc.


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I feel a little sad watching this movie right now, seeing as how Burt Reynolds has just recently passed away. However, this was actually the first Burt Reynolds movie I remember seeing as a kid so a happy memory kind of balances it out. Anyways, I remember seeing The Cannonball Run as a kid but I didn't learn until years later that it was actually based on real events. That actually made it more fun for me to watch this movie a few years ago and just as fun to rewatch it today.
The plot: Two girls, Jill Rivers and Marcie Thatcher, are speeding down the highway in a black Lamborghini Countach, taunting a highway patrol officer that is trying to catch them before they cross the state lines. Meanwhile, J.J. McClure and his friend Victor Prinzim are discussing the upcoming Cannonball Run as J.J. works on getting their car ready. When Victor mentions "Him". J.J. hits his head on the car's trunk, then tells Victor he doesn't want to see "Him", or even talk about "Him". Later, as they are test driving the car, they come across a police road block and swerve to avoid it but end up crashing their car. As the cops go to check on the drivers, Victor, wearing a cape and mask, emerges from the car and tells the cop that he is Captain Chaos and J.J. is his companion Kato. Later, J.J. and Victor are trying to come up with a new idea for a car to drive when they get into a boating accident and as they are being driven to the hospital in an ambulance, they realize that they can get away with speeding if they are in an ambulance. Elsewhere, Morris Fenderbaum is going to place a bet on himself winning the Cannonball Run and as the bookie laughs at him, Morris points out his driver, former Formula One racer Jamie Blake. Other competitors entering the Cannonball Run are Jill and Marcie, the two girls driving the Lamborghini, Seymour Goldfarb Jr., heir to the Goldfarb Girdles fortune who has begun to identify himself as actor Roger Moore from the James Bond films, Jackie Chan and Micheal Hui, two Japanese racers who are driving a high tech car filled with computerized controls, a Middle-Eastern Shiekh who wants to race against the infidels of America, and Terry and Mel, two good ol' boys who want to race. Terry and Mel inadvertently crash their car into a pool while trying to avoid a police car and as they are re-tuning their engine, they inadvertently ruin an environmental meeting that Arthur J. Foyt is speaking at. Vowing to stop the Cannonballers from having their race, Foyt is talking with Pamela Glover, a photographer who was at the meeting because she loves trees, when two more Cannonballers, Mad Dog and Batman, crash into the front lobby and knock him out but J.J. and Victor arrive, disguised as Ambulance drivers, show up and revive him. Later, Foyt and Pamela are at the hotel bar when he realizes that most of the people there are Cannonballers and goes to make plans to stop them. Meanwhile, J.J. and Victor are discussing how to get a doctor and a patient to ride in the ambulance with them to complete their disguise. When they notice Jill and Marcie sitting at a table, they approach them about being their patient but are surprised to learn that they are Cannonballers as well. As J.J. turns away, he notices Pamela and goes to talk to her but as they are talking, he is interrupted by Victor and Pamela leaves the table. The next night, the Cannonballers are told the rules of the race, receiving a time card that they punch as they leave the hotel and must punch in at the finish line. Whoever has the fastest time wins the race. As the Cannonballers are all leaving, J.J. asks Victor where the doctor is and when Victor tells him that the doctor got sick, J.J. sends him out to get one. Meanwhile, Foyt and Pamela are watching the cars leave and trying to get all of their license plates but after Mad Dog drives through the woods as a short cut, he decides to try and stop the race now. Victor tells J.J. he has found a doctor but when J.J. opens the door, he is shocked at the appearance of Doctor Nikolas Van Helsing but is upset that they don't have a patient. However, a little ways down the road, the see Pamela and Foyt in need of assistance and when they pull over, they grab Pamela but drive off before Foyt can get in the ambulance. As they make their way down the road, Pamela is upset about being kidnapped but Van Helsing gives her some laughing gas just as they are pulled over by police. J.J. tells the police that they are taking the Senator's wife to UCLA Medical Center, and Van Helsing explains that her condition prevents her from flying and that they can't even go to Denver because it is too high. As all of the Cannonballers make their way to L.A., they all use various means to try and get out of getting busted by the cops; such as Jill and Marcie using their sex appeal to get the cops to not write them tickets while Jackie and Michael turn off their headlights and use infrared to drive at night and not be seen. J.J. and Victor are still driving when Jamie and Morris, disguised as priests, pull up next to them and offer to bless them and their occupants. J.J. knows they are fakes but Victor falls for their trick and pulls over and as Jamie goes to bless them, especially Pamela, Morris lets the air out of one of their tires. J.J. and Victor fix the tire and get back on the road and as they stop for gas further down the road, J.J. sees Jamie and Morris coming and he alerts a nearby cop that they are disguised as priests and had flashed their patient earlier, causing them to be held up. Foyt is continuing his quest to stop the Cannonballers and has a roadblock set up to grab them but J.J. uses the CB in the ambulance to radio a flatbed truck in front of them and they are able to get past the roadblock under the truck and as they do so, Victor works on their transmission while J.J. and Pamela talk and get closer to each other. The race continues, with the Cannonballers encountering the police more and more, until they are stopped by road construction in the California desert. J.J., Victor, Pamela, Van Helsing, Jamie, Morris, Jill, Marcie, Mad Dog, Batman, Jackie, Michael, Seymour (with his latest girl) are waiting for the road to open up when Brad and Shakey Finch, disguised as a honeymoon couple on a motorcycle, pull up. Suddenly, a biker gang shows up and starts harassing Brad and Shakey and when Victor, dressed as Captain Chaos, rushes out and starts fighting the bikers, the other Cannonballers join in the fray. As the fighting continues, the construction crew lets Jamie know that the road is open and all of the Cannonballers race back to their cars. Victor had taken off his mask when he got back in the ambulance and as the ambulance falls behind the other cars, J.J. chastises him for it but Victor dons the Captain Chaos garb again and begins easily passing the other racers. When they reach the pier, Everyone starts racing to the clock and J.J. hands Captain Chaos their card, then tackles the other racers, leaving Captain Chaos and Marcie as the only runners. Captain Chaos is in the lead and about to win but when he hears a woman scream that her baby is drowning, he hesitates briefly before dashing off to rescue the baby, which turned out to be her dog. Marcie wins the race and as J.J. and approaches Captain Chaos, he chastises Victor and says that he cost them the race. He then rips off the mask and cape and tells Victor that he never wants to see Captain Chaos again but Victor says he doesn't care, quickly donning a new cape and mask and says that he wanted to be Captain U.S.A. anyways, causing J.J. and the others to start laughing. As the Cannonballers celebrate, Foyt arrives and starts berating them for what they did on the highway. Seymour offers him a cigar and tells him to use the lighter in his car, as it is rigged as a button for an ejector seat but when nothing happens, Seymour tries it himself and ends up being launched into the bay.
The Cannonball Run was panned by more recent critics, currently holding a 29% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. While there isn't a critical consensus on the site, most of them felt that the movie felt like nothing more than Burt Reynolds hanging out with some of his pals and cracking inside jokes with each other. Director Hal Needham and writer Brock Yates were actual competitors in the real Cannonball Race, which Yates had created, and the ambulance used in the film was their actual car from the last race. It had been kept in storage for several years and after the movie, it was given to a church charity to auction off. The movie was a box office success, earning $72.1 million off of an $18 million budget and would spawn 1 official sequel and 1 unofficial sequel.
Yet another time where I have to disagree with the critics because I thought that this was a pretty funny movie. The acting was good, with Burt Reynolds (J.J.) and Dom DeLuise (Victor) making for a great comedy team, as did Dean Martin (Jamie) and Sammy Davis Jr. (Morris), while all of the other actors were pretty good as well. I personally thought that Roger Moore's character of Seymour acting like Roger Moore as James Bond was really funny, especially all of the subtle nods to James Bond that were in the movie, such as the Aston Martin that he is driving as well as the rotating cast of girls he has in the car with him. The main plot of the movie was honestly a little boring, with the idea of a coast to coast race being a little too straight forward. Adding the various bits of comedy to it definitely made it more entertaining in my opinion. The comedy in the movie kind of went the gauntlet of styles. Most of it was play on words while they also had situational, like Jill and Marcie showing cleavage to get out of speeding tickets until they get pulled over by a female officer, and slap stick, which Dom Deluise usually got the brunt of. One of those classic 80's comedies that sometimes gets overlooked but is worth watching if you get the chance.
Rating: 3 1/2 out of 5


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Ford Escort 1975 GT shell - OXFORDSHIRE, WITNEY
This new build for touring track from ground up with bespoke wiring loom to customers spec.. Started off with BDA ended with a BDG engine. A very serious motor for a very serious driver.
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Monday, November 29, 2010
Here is my progress on Day. Starting in on the fairy's body.
Thanksgiving this year was the best in quite a while. We did buffet style. All of the kids behaved, plenty of food and time to visit with everyone. Then we were invited to my DH's sister's house for desert. Very nice visit and we made our Christmas plans. Every one in the family seems to be getting along this year. Hope it continues.
My daughter was home from college. She has her own car now and arrived Tuesday afternoon and left early Sunday morning. It was strange watching her drive off and not need me to take her back to school. Wedding plans might be moved back another year as her boyfriend is taking another year of classes to add onto his degree. So it will be at least another year before we get to setting the date and booking the hall. That is ok with me. More time to save up.
2 comments:
- Nancy M said...
It's nice to see her body coming into the picture!
- November 30, 2010 at 7:14 PM
- Stitching Noni said...
I started stitching "Night" a couple of years but unfortunately it is now sitting in the UFO cupboard! I also have "Day" but I must finish "Night" first!
Your "Day" looks great!
- December 29, 2010 at 10:54 PM
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Domain Name Service (DNS)
Domain Name Service (DNS) is an Internet service that maps IP addresses and fully qualified domain names (FQDN) to one another. In this way, DNS alleviates the need to remember IP addresses. Computers that run DNS are called name servers. Ubuntu ships with BIND (Berkley Internet Naming Daemon), the most common program used for maintaining a name server on Linux.


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How to override the CRM 2011 popup alert in CCA when redirecting a popup *Update*
This is an update to a prior blog post here
How to stop the CRM Popup alert when you grab a window and re-host it to another tab, while suppressing the OnNewWindow event is a common issue that developers working with CCA have..
If you tried to suppress a CRM popup and redirect it… you've probably seen this message a few times:
So how do you get rid of it?
The 2 approaches I'm going to describe here work for CRM 3 and 4.0 and CRM 2011.
The most common and direct method is to modify the CRM server side javascript lib that generates the alert.
However, I'm not going to name which JavaScript file it is or were it is as its highly unsupported to do so, and you should avoid doing that if you can.
In short; Please do not do this.
If you do choose to ignore this warning and go there, be aware that patches and updates to the CRM 2011 platform will most likely overwrite the file you changed and you will find that you need to make a manual update every time.
The way the CCA MCS team does this allows CRM to continue without server side changes and works for CRM UI elements hosted inside UII via a WebApplication adapter.
So how do we do it?
We overwrite the in-memory copy of the JavaScript method that generates the popup alert, which is effectively doing the same thing as the server side change, however it only impacts CCA , this approach was developed by a peer of mine in MCS.
This is updated from the prior post and I'm updating his new approach here with his permission.
To do it, First you need a web application adapter, you can start one using the Visual Studio templates provided (CCA R1/CRM4 here) (CCA R2/CRM2011 here) , or if you already have one, you can use it.
Setting up the event hooks:
In your web application adapter you need to override the Initialize method and add in a new event hook for Document complete, this event hook is a lower level event hook then what you would get with the Adapters version of Document complete and should only be used for this purpose.
1: public override bool Initialize()
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3: bool bRlst = base.Initialize();
4: this.Browser.DocumentComplete += new EventHandler<Controls.DocumentCompleteEventArgs>(Browser_DocumentComplete);
5: return bRlst;
6: }
This will set up our event direct connection to the IE Instance's Document completed event, at a lower level then what CCA works with normally.
Updating the function on the fly.
Next we need to build out the event handler we created, which will be called when any part of the document raises a document complete event and overwrite the in memory version of the CRM handle popup blocker error function.
That event will look like this:
1: void Browser_DocumentComplete(object sender, Controls.DocumentCompleteEventArgs e)
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3: IWebBrowser2 browserFrame = e.pDisp as IWebBrowser2;
4: if (browserFrame == null)
5: return;
6: try
7: {
9: }
10: catch{}
11: }
When this event is called it will run a JavaScript command that will overwrite the in memory handlePopupBlockerError function, have it do 'nothing'
The net result is that you will not get the popup blocker alert from CRM.
Few cautionary notes: ( disclaimers )
Changing the behavior of CRM is an unsupported modification.. so if you encounter errors in CRM, make sure disable this event and validate that the error is still there prior to calling support on it.
Future updates may change the name of the method that we update here. While that is unlikely, this is an unsupported on the fly modification. The CRM team makes no guarantee the method name will not change.
This has been used and works successfully on CRM 3, 4 and 2011.


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Over all my years of existence, I have come across many "good eggs."
This is one of them.
just seeing, saying, and sharing...
The Good Egg
with you and those at
Hello, great reflection shot! Happy Friday, enjoy your day and weekend!
I'll take you word for it. Fun photo.
love it. just last week, i did the good egg test because the eggs had been in the fridge longer than usual. i decided to put the dozen in a pot of cold water and 3 of them floated right to the top, the others stayed on the bottom.. i threw the 3 away
Great light through the glass, and lovely contrast.
Great reflection! Extra points for creativity. :-)
You and Sandra apparently know how to test eggs. I've never done it, but now am thinking about it. Great photo!
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Additive manufacturing
Additive manufacturing (AM) is a generic term used to refer to all processes that offer a cost-effective and fast way to fabricate prototypes and models, as well as finished products. In additive manufacturing, the component is manufactured by adding the material layer by layer.
The term 3D printing is often used as a synonym for additive manufacturing. Additive manufacturing is a professional production process that is the opposite of conventional machining methods. In the case of machining production methods, for example, the model is worked out of a solid block of material, for example by milling, turning or eroding. Whereas in additive manufacturing, the model is built up layer by layer using the materials. Materials may include different metals, plastics or composites. At first, additive manufacturing was used in rapid prototyping, that is in the production of prototypes in industry.
Advantages of additive manufacturing
Conventional production methods, such as milling, drilling or turning often reaches its limits. Some designs cannot be fabricated using conventional technologies. Additive manufacturing enables a design-driven manufacturing process. As a consequence, designs are no longer determined by the manufacturing method but vice versa. With additive manufacturing, even very complex models can be produced, which nevertheless are extremely durable.
Features/Benefits of additive manufacturing
- Tool-less production – no tools are needed to produce components, and as a consequence the one-off costs are almost non-existent.
- Comprehensive design freedom – even complex models can be manufactured
- Flexibility – on-site and on-demand production
- Scalability – serial or one-off production
- Shorten product development and time-to-market
- Opportunity to make ongoing adjustments, even during ongoing serial production
- Manufacture of products on a microscopic scale (for example in medical or electrical engineering)
- High quality and cost efficiency
- Saving of resources
- Geographically independent (no large production sites or large tools needed)
- Customizability of products – products can be adapted to customer demands at no additional cost
Application in 3D printing
The basis for additive manufacturing is a CAD file (Computer Aided Design) containing digital design data.
3D printing applications are very diverse. Here's a brief overview of the most important areas:
- Prototyping
- Serial production
- Educational institutions
- Tool and device construction
- Mechanical engineering
- Automotive
- …
Additive manufacturing process
The principle of additive manufacturing is a step-by-step design in which the material is applied layer by layer. The structure varies depending on the selected method and materials.
Fused filament fabrication
Fused filament fabrication (FFF), also known as fused deposition modeling (FDM), uses molten plastic wire or plastic (especially ABS or PLA) to print. The added material is melted by a heated extruder and applied to a heated bed. The workpiece is made line by line and layer by layer, with the next level being applied only when the previous layer has solidified. This process has the largest possible workable range of materials.
The EVO-lizer 3D printer also uses the FFF process for 3D printing. The following video explains the process of melt stratification using the EVO-tech 3D printer.
3D powder printing
Different materials are suitable for 3D printing with powder. Primarily plastic or plaster is used but glass, ceramics or other powdery materials can be used too. A 3D printer with printheads works in a similar way to a conventional inkjet printer. The printheads apply liquid glue to a powder layer in small quantities. The powdery substances harden and stick the layers of the workpiece together. Thus, creating a model, layer by layer.
Selective laser melting (SLM)
With selective laser melting, materials are not connected by a binder but are fused by means of a high-power laser. Workpieces made of metal can be produced using this process.
Electron-beam additive manufacturing
This method is similar to selective laser melting, where an electron beam provides the energy source instead of a laser.
In this manufacturing process, models are built in a tank filled with liquid photopolymer. A laser projects the layers of the model onto the surface. The liquid photopolymer solidifies after a certain exposure time, forms the first layer and connects to the underlying print bed. The print bed is subsequently lowered and the next layer is built.
Digital light processing (DLP)
The operation is similar to stereolithography, however a DLP projector is used as a light source instead.
Multi-jet modeling (MJM), polyjet printing
MJM is a hybrid of stereolithography and traditional 2D printing. A liquid plastic is applied to a platform and cured immediately with a light source built into a push button. This process is very detailed.
Film transfer imaging (FTI)
FTI works similarly to the MJM process. Here a transport film is used to apply the liquid plastic.


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With the Summit League Cross-Country Championships upcoming and my heart starting to skip a beat, I figured it was time for a well-needed preview. We're going to take this team-by-team to predict what will occur this Saturday in Brookings.
Men's team
*All men's times are based off 8,000 meters
Seventh place: Oral Roberts
Ultimately, it looks like Oral Roberts will be coming in last.
In their first 8,000-meter of the season, they only had three runners participate.
Along with that, they have no depth. They only have two runners that have broken 27 minutes, and with two men that haven't even broken 30 minutes, it'll be tough for them to even place sixth. With the combination of uncertainty and times that just won't be sufficient in this caliber of a race, I predict that they will be coming in last place.
Leading five (with seasons times in order)
- Jonathan Harper – 27:19, 26:07
- Cameron Peterson 29:09, 26:39
- Caleb Turnbow – 30:26, 28:55
- Bennett Harris – 31:55
- Scott Smith – 34:24
Sixth place: Western Illinois
To be straight-forward, don't expect Western Illinois to do much.
They're another team that is full of uncertainty.
With Grant Kaiser and Christian Hoover being the only runners on the team that have ran in every race, I have no idea who will be running at the tournament for them. Regardless of who runs they're going to have to work very hard and pull a miracle out if they want to place.
Leading five (with seasons times in order)
- Grant Kaiser – 26:37, 26:49, 26:53
- Lucas Lingle – 26:59, 27:25
- Christian Hoover – 28:24, 27:58, 29:08
- Angel Carrera – 29:09
- Riley Giesing – 29:26
Fifth: Fort Wayne
Not one of the stronger teams in the conference, Fort Wayne is a small team with only eight runners making their depth non-existent.
But even with their non-existent depth, they're sort of stuck in the middle. They'd have to have a very bad race for Western Illinois to pass them in the standings.
Logan Kitchen is someone to watch on their team. This Wisconsin-native has progressed from a 28:25 to a 26:26 in just a month. He holds personal bests of 4:22 in the 1600-meter and 1:57 in the 800-meter, so if it comes down to a foot race at the end Kitchen will likely dominate.
This is just his first year of collegiate running, making the entire season a big learning experience for him. I wouldn't be surprised if Kitchen has a big personal record.
Leading five (with seasons times in order)
- Logan Kitchen – 28:25, 27:13, 26:26
- Gabe O'Keefe – 26:40, 27:50, 26:44
- Brett Unger – 27:52, 26:56, 26:39
- Randy McComb – 28:50, 27:44, 27:31
- Connor Shaffer – 28:28, 28:02, 27:31
Fourth place: South Dakota
This is where it starts to get interesting.
South Dakota has one of the best runners in the conference, but at the same time, their depth isn't there.
It ultimately comes down to whether or not Mubarik Musa and Isaac Allen can place in front of NDSU's top two runners.
If they can, it'll be a race. However, even if Musa and Allen can't pull that off, don't count South Dakota out.
Although NDSU has a lot more depth, their progression over the season hasn't been great.
As of right now South Dakota has a floor of fourth place, with a ceiling as high as second place if they continue this progression trend.
Leading five (with seasons times in order)
- Mubarik Musa – 25:11, 24:09
- Isaac Allen – 26:36, 25:31, 25:12
- Nate Wendt – 28:50, 27:00, 25:39
- Brice Cowman – 27:18, 26:20, 25:42
- Matthew Schilmoeller – 28:13, 27:08, 26:26
Third place: North Dakota State
Mostly everyone on this team recorded their best time at the Stanford Invitational – their very first 8,000-meter race of the season.
Since then their running times have been about the same, while courses haven't gotten that much more difficult.
It's uncertain whether or not Brendan Skime and Elliot Stone peaked at the start of the season or not, but if they have it's going to be tough for them to place above third place.
The argument could arise that Skime and Stone have been holding back by running conservatively, however, they didn't even place in the top two for their team in the final race in Grand Forks, N.D., at the UND Ron Pynn Classic.
Leading five (with seasons times in order)
- Brendan Skime – 24:34, 25:41, 25:36
- Elliott Stone – 24:36, 25:38, 25:50
- Derek Warner – 25:43, 25:54, 25:13
- Brant Gilbertson – 25:17
- Matt Lundstrom – 25:54, 26:20, 25:25
Second place: IUPUI (Defending Champions)
IUPUI could easily come in first, but it's going to come down to a few things.
First of all, IUPUI is arguably the best team in the Summit League at pack running. If they can take over from the beginning and set the pace from the front, they may be able to grind their way to a win.
If IUPUI lets the race turn into a kick-to-the-finish, they'll have no chance.
With South Dakota State's Trent Lusignan's and Joel Reichow's finishing speed, IUPUI stands no chance.
However, that is assuming everybody also runs at their best.
Both IUPUI and South Dakota State are full of juniors and seniors that have been in many races with high pressure.
With the skill level on either side almost identical, it's really going to come down to who wants it more, and who made wise decisions over the two-week intermission.
Leading five (with seasons times in order)
- Damon Pruett – 25:54, 24:25, 24:21
- Robert Murphy – 25:42, 24:45, 24:26
- Dakota Dubbs – 26:12, 24:54, 24:40
- Peyton Reed – 26:39, 25:20, 24:51
- Joey Zielinski – 25:45, 25:01, 25:04
First place: South Dakota State
South Dakota State will look to win the championship come Oct. 31.
With 2013 Summit League Champion Trent Lusignan and 2013 Summit League fifth place finisher Joel Reichow back, SDSU is stronger than ever.
Trent Lusignan, after winning the Summit League Championships in 2013 and then going on to finish 12th at the 2013 NCAA Championships, he was hit with every runner's biggest nightmare, a stress fracture. This caused him to to sit out the entire 2014 cross-country season.
Now back, Lusignan will look to redeem himself for all his time lost. In his first 8,000-meter race in almost two years, he placed fourth at Roy Griak. Lusignan also holds the fastest 8,000-meter time in the Summit League this year with a time of 23:52.
This season has been a differently story entirely, and Lusignan is definitely a player to watch out for this Saturday.
Leading five (with seasons times in order)
- Trent Lusignan – 25:40, 23:52
- Joel Reichow – 25:25, 24:01
- Brendan Sage – 25:51, 24:43
- Trevor Capra – 25:42, 24:48
- R/Fr. Kyle Burdick – 26:10, 25:27
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Eighth place: Oral Roberts
There isn't much to say about Oral Roberts this year, as they finished seventh at this meet last year just edging out Western Illinois.
It looks like this year may be their turn to come in last.
On the bright side, Oral Roberts is a young team with only one senior in their top six. They have plenty of time to improve and make their way up the team standings in the upcoming years.
Leading five (with seasons times in order)
- Omega Reese – 24:33, 23:23
- Madison Guenzler – 27:21, 25:27
- Destanie Tomas – 26:43, 25:55
- Mckayla Roberts – 28:19, 26:34
- Olivia Terry – 27:46
Seventh place: Western Illinois
Western Illinois finished eighth at this meet last year, and they tied in points with Oral Roberts but it ended up coming down to who was in front of who.
However, this year Western Illinois comes back with a much improved team with signs of potential.
With only one senior in their top five, look for them to start moving up in the standings next year.
Leading five (with seasons times in order)
- Madison Lefler – 18:50 (5k), 22:23
- Alyssa Johnson – 20:19 (5k), 24:27
- Shelby DePriest – 25:38
- Jaclyn Finney – 22:02 (5k), 26:02
- Jaylee Clements – 22:25 (5k), 26:13
Sixth place: Fort Wayne
This was a tough team to rank, as Fort Wayne has only run 5,000-meter races this season and not only that, but with little to no 6,000-meter completion experience, it's a complete mystery to how Fort Wayne will perform.
Fort Wayne doesn't have strong depth, nor do they have much experience at 6,000-meters. In a high pressured race such as this, that could make all the difference.
Rebecca Sippel and Emma Rafuse are players to watch from this team. They are both first-years that have never run a collegiate 6,000-meter race, nor have they ever competed at the Summit League Championships before.
Leading five (with seasons times in order)
*Fort Wayne didn't run a 6,000-meter this season, so all times are based on 5,000-meters
- Rebecca Sippel – 18:54, 18:37, 18:55, 18:46
- Emma Rafuse – 19:15, 18:56, 18:51, 18:45
- Breanna Fensler 20:41, 20:00, 19:34, 19:32
- Rachel Kacer – 20:16, 19:37, 19:44, 19:42
- Brittany Fensler – 21:15, 20:11
Fifth place: Nebraska-Omaha
Finishing fifth last year, it looks like Nebraska-Omaha might see a repeat of that this year.
They're a middle of the road team. I give them a slight edge over Fort Wayne simply because of their experience at the 6,000-meter distance.
Leading five (with seasons times in order)
- Karo Garcia – 23:20, 22:03
- Perla Gutierrez – 27:02, 22:58
- Alyssa Averhoff – 24:53, 23:02
- Rosie Gensichen – 24:34, 23:13
- Avery Schmidt – 24:18, 23:23
Fourth place: South Dakota State
The South Dakota State women are led by sisters Kirsten Anderson and Samantha Anderson.
Last year, Kirsten finished 17th at the Summits and will look to improve off of that. Laura Lawton finished 14th at the Summits last year, and if the race goes her way she could be right up there again this year.
The Jackrabbits finished third last year, but it looks as though the loss of Cheyanne Bowers and the unknown status of Jessica Eibs has taken a toll.
They should be able to easily beat Nebraska-Omaha, but IUPUI's strong depth could stand in the way of the Jackrabbits streak of placing in the top three in the team standings.
Leading five (with seasons times in order)
- Kirsten Anderson – 22:47, 18:13 (5k), 21:38
- Samantha Anderson – 23:04, 18:02 (5k), 21:44
- Halie Mechels – 23:23, 18:25 (5k), 22:04
- Laura Lawton – 23:41, 18:29 (5k), 22:07
- Rachel King – 22:44, 18:10 (5k), 22:38
Third place: IUPUI
IUPUI will look to finish in the top three after finishing fourth at the Summit League tournament the past two seasons.
The Jaguars also have four runners in the top-10 fastest times at the distance of 6,000-meters in the Summit League this year.
Those women include: Leah Brooks, Zoey Johnson, Alexis Lewandowski and Julie Riggins.
If IUPUI's fourth and fifth runner can finish South Dakota's fourth runner, IUPUI could definitely pull out on top.
Leading five (with seasons times in order)
*IUPUI only ran one 6,000-meter, all times are based on the 5,000-meter unless stated otherwise
- Leah Brooks – 18:15, 18:29, 17:54, 21:26 (6k)
- Zoey Johnson – 19:40, 18:00, 21:38 (6k)
- Alexis Lewandowski – 19:29, 18:57, 17:55, 21:43 (6k)
- Julie Riggins – 18:56, 18:58, 18:19, 21:55 (6k)
- Jessica Backthurns – 20:39, 20:37, 18:50, 22:05 (6k)
Second place: South Dakota (Defending champions)
The South Dakota Coyotes are led by seniors Amber Eichkorn, Katie Wetzstein and Kelsey Barrett, who each placed in the top 10 at the Summit League Cross-Country Championships last year.
Eichkorn has showed time after time that she's not afraid of big completion, taking it out hard and leading the first few hundred meters at Roy Griak and placing 15th.
She did the same thing again at the Bradley Pink Classic where she pulled out with the win, and a huge personal best of 20:11. Her personal best is also the second-fastest time in the Summit League at the distance of 6,000-meters this season, only behind North Dakota State's Erin Tesschuk's 20:06.
Accompanying Eichkorn is Wetzstein, who finished third at the Summits last year.
She also holds the third fastest 6,000-meter in the conference this season with a time of 21:10, followed by Barrett who has the ninth fastest time in the conference this season with a time of 21:54.
Ultimately, the fate on whether South Dakota finishes third, second or first resides in their other runners.
In a field this stacked, even the most minor of hiccups could be the difference between first and third place in the team standings for South Dakota.
Leading five (with seasons times in order)
- Amber Eichkorn – 21:56, 17:24 (5k), 20:11
- Katie Wetzstein – 21:56, 17:30 (5k), 21:10
- Kelsey Barrett – 22:33, 17:53 (5k), 21:45
- Megan Billington – 23:51, 18:37 (5k), 22:04
- Jessica Feldman – 24:35, 19:17 (5k), 22:05
First place: North Dakota State
My prediction that North Dakota State will win the Summit League Championship is assuming that 2014 Summit League Champion Erin Tesschuk will be racing.
She's only run one race this season and it was at the Stanford Invitational where she won in a stacked field with a personal best time of 20:06 (also the Summit Leagues fastest 6,000-meter time of the season).
She says she was running conservatively. If that was her running conservatively, her at full throttle is going to be insane.
If Tesschuk doesn't show up, they could fall all the way to third or even fourth.
If Tesschuk will be racing, we can expect a battle between her and Eichkorn.
However, this is all just speculation. We have no idea how good first-year runners Huherkoch and Dahle are at the distance of 6,000-meters.
As for the rest of the team, they're pretty loaded. Comparing their 6,000-meter times with others won't do must justice considering that was the beginning of the season, but if we look at personal bests and their 5,000-meter times, there's a good chance that the Bison will come out on top.
Leading five (seasons times in order)
*Times based on 5,000-meters unless stated otherwise
- Erin Tesschuk – 20:06 (6k)
- Brittany Brownotter – 21:46 (6k), 17:45, 17:34
- Taylor Janssen – 22:11 (6k), 17:52, 17:48
- Kayla Huhnerkoch – 23:34 (6k), 18:58, 18:39
- Emma Kush Dahle – 22:54 (6k), 18:40


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The Prime Minister's Office responded to Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman's statement on Turkey's "lies" and "chutzpah" by saying that they represent Lieberman's "personal assessments and positions."
"The position of the government of Israel is only that which the Prime Minister, Binyamin Netanyahu, expresses."
Politicians from dovish parties attacked Lieberman for his statements. Welfare Minister Yitzchak Herzog (Labor) sent a message to Netanyahu, advising him: "We must act maturely, find the channels for reaching [the Turks], even if it means circumventing Lieberman, who as foreign minister forgets that his role is to open doors, not shut them serially, especially with regard to Turkey."
"Lieberman is unable to understand the nuances of the situation, and causes great damage," Herzog said. He was also displeased with the Foreign Minister's remarks regarding the Palestinian Authority. "The incessant noises that Lieberman is making indicate political distress. This is the time at which the Prime Minister needs to present principles for the final status map [of a treaty with the PA]. It is time that the Prime Minister finally understand that he must take out Israel Our Home [from the coalition] and put in Kadima, and advance quickly toward an agreement vis-a-vis the Palestinians."
Kadima stated Sunday: "For the umpteenth time, it has been proven that the Israeli government's mouth says the opposite of what its prime minister wants people to think about him. Netanyahu is not really Israel's prime minister."


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At catering your coffee whether piping or chilled
For this Litfest, we sat with the noble intention,
To spark young minds into literary invention.
And inspired by our coffee, a thought did unfold,
Of a content we've entitled 'Hot vs. Cold'.
With this theme as a subject we thought at this time,
To ask for your entries in story or rhyme.
To help your words flow, as an incentive for you.
There's the trip of a lifetime and it's one made for two.
With this prize, you'll devise what journey you'll take,
Set your standards to stunning, there's much here at stake.
Make us laugh, make us cry, be quite wistful or bold,
Be dramatic or solemn with 'Hot vs. Cold'.
So come on you poets, you authors and scribes,
Read the terms and conditions this small print describes.
Dubai, UAE, 5th January 2017: For the fourth year running, Costa Coffee is a proud sponsor of the 9th Emirates Airline Literature Festival – and this year, the brand is celebrating with the launch of the Costa 'Hot vs Cold' Debate. The debate, a competition that brings together people's mutual love of literature, invites fans to showcase their creative abilities by writing a short, 300 word blurb on where they stand on one very debateable issue: Hot vs. Cold. Costa Coffee and the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature welcome entries between December 14, 2016 to February 15, 2017, and entries can be submitted online on www.emirateslitfest.com/competitions/writing-competitions/costa-debate/. Entries are welcomed in both English and Arabic, and open to all ages and any nationality who is currently a resident in the UAE. One winner will be selected to receive an exciting trip for two anywhere in the world, including flights and accommodation, and inclusive of and up to value of 20,000AED. 5 Runner Up prizes will be awarded a year's supply of free coffee.
Visit Costa Coffee's social media pages to share your support for the #CostaDebate and join us in celebrating the 9th Emirates Airline Festival of Literature!


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There's nothing like bringing in the new year with new makeup! My brother was kind enough to gift me a $50 Sephora gift card for Christmas so I decided to put it to use during the post-holiday Sale on Sale. Every year, Sephora knocks the price down on some of the hottest holiday products and some permanent goodies too–all while offering an additional 20% off. Can't beat that!
However, I was having a hard time finding something I really liked and wanted to use my gift card on. Don't you hate that?! So I poked around the site for a bit until I ended up scrolling all the way through the sale section. I was coming close to the bottom and I still hadn't spotted anything I wanted. And then I stumbled across a Peter Thomas Roth cleanser for more than half off.
I recently tried his Cucumber Gel Mask and Rose Stem Bio-Cell Repair Mask with great results so I've been itching to try more of his products. The last thing I need is more cleanser right now (you'll see why soon lol) but at $13 plus an additional 20% off? Add to cart.
Peter Thomas Roth describes it as a cleanser and makeup remover in one with wheat amino acids and vitamins A, C, and E. It's also sulfate, alcohol and fragrance free so I had a feeling it may be a winner for my dry, sensitive skin. I can't wait to try it!
I also added to Tartelette in Bloom Eyeshadow Palette to my cart as well. I've been eyeing this baby since it was first released and knew I had to have it after finally picking up the original Tartelette Palette. I just love the warmer color scheme and the 3 lusters Tarte threw in to add a little sparkle. I'm a bit overloaded with eyeshadow palettes right now but Tartelette in Bloom still appealed to me because it's a palette that I know I can easily create a full look from. Which is a huge plus for my hectic morning routines these days. I have a feeling I'll be using Tartelette in Bloom a lot this spring!
Last but not least, I finally decided to try the Sephora Bright Future Gel Serum Concealer that everyone was raving about last year. Sephora describes it as a lightweight gel-serum concealer that's perfect for the sensitive under eye area. I always struggle with my concealer creasing on me throughout the day no matter what I use so I'm curious to see if the Bright Future Gel Serum Concealer will hold up a little better on my dry under eyes. I chose 14 Toast, a tan with neutral undertone, after reading through the glowing reviews and seeing another gal compare it to my beloved NARS Amande Radiant Creamy Concealer I've been hooked on for years. In her review, she claimed the Bright Future Gel Serum Concealer was almost identical in color, texture and finish as NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer so I had to have it. I did a quick swatch on the back of my hand and I like the texture so far. It seems rather lightweight and easy to blend. Fingers crossed it doesn't crease like hell!


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This article drawn from the Standard Digital explains the other side of "the marriage issue" in Kenya.
During my stay here I have heard a lot about marriages and their lack of success. I often think that the key to others' behaviour lies in our own. This article confirmed this fact.
By SILAS NYANCHWANI
Apparently, a huge percentage of marriages in Kenya are based on cohabitation. It all starts like a joke that unfortunately ends with tears — for the woman. It begins with a sleep over where the woman puts her best foot forward; cooks tasty meals, wash and clean and generally keeps the house in good condition. This will impress the man, no doubt.
It has been alleged that most men hardly know what they want in a wife, and therefore any woman with average so-called 'wife material' credentials can trick such men to marry them. All she needs to do is behave well during formative years and before the man knows it, she sticks on him like glue forcing him to marry her. Unfortunately, they never fake it for too long before things get thick. Things always fall apart with the woman, ironically, calling an morning show FM radio host to whine — about how she no longer 'feel' or love her husband.


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Banbury hairdressers, The Cutting Edge (http://www.the-cuttingedge.co.uk) has proved itself to be at the cutting edge of hair design. Based in Rotary Way, The Cutting Edge is the only salon in the Banbury area using and stocking the revolutionary new heating rollers from Cloud Nine: TheO.
TheO, which was launched in the US in June this year, is the brainchild of Robert Powls, the international hairdressing icon. Using NASA technology, TheO has brought heated rollers into the 21st Century. Because of the unique design of the rollers, TheO is considerably easier to use than traditional heated rollers. It uses seven times less electricity, and is cool to the touch, eliminating the risk of burns and accidents.
TheO heated rollers create hairstyles with volume and movement. They are easy to use, making them ideal for home use, as well as in salon. The lightweight soft grip rollers gently hold the hair without the need for pins or clips.
TheO system consists of a heating 'pod' and soft grip technology rollers, which are available in a range of sizes. The rollers are placed in the pod, one at a time and, at the touch of a button, the pod weighs the roller to determine the heating time. TheO's unique heat induction technology heats each roller to 130° in less than 4 seconds. By heating the rollers individually, the heat is delivered on demand, unlike traditional rollers which rely on heating the entire set.
TheO rollers are heated from the inside and, like the pod, feel cool to the touch. Traditional heated rollers are very hot, which makes them difficult to handle and has the potential to burn the scalp.
For long-lasting hold and added shine, TheO Amplifying Spray is recommended for use with the rollers. The Amplifying Spray makes styling easier and its weightless, firm-hold formula prepares the hair for styling and ensures it wraps smoothly round the rollers.
The Cutting Edge salon director, Kirsty Pearce comments, "TheO is the perfect hair product. It's easy to use and gives fantastic results every time. We're very privileged to be the only salon in Banbury to be stocking them and they are fast becoming this season's 'must have' hair product. TheO is going to be on a lot of Christmas wish lists! We use them in the salon all the time, and I never thought I'd be championing the use of heated rollers! We've only had them in stock for a few weeks and we've already sold quite a few."
TheO Pod retails at £149.95. The rollers come in packs of four, in a range of sizes from 20mm to jumbo 60mm, and are priced between £15.95 and £18.95 a pack. TheO Amplifying Spray costs £12.95. All the products are available from The Cutting Edge Hair and Beauty Salon and orders are being taken now for Christmas.
Anyone wishing to try TheO, can make an appointment with The Cutting Edge Hair and Beauty Salon, Rotary Way, Banbury, by phoning 01295 278910.
Notes to Editors
The Cutting Edge Hair and Beauty Salon was established in Rotary Way, Banbury in May 2007. The salon employs 9 hair stylists, both male and female, one colour technician, two receptionists and three apprentices.
The salon boasts 4 long hair specialists, and salon director Kirsty Pearce, trains other hairdressers in long hair styling techniques. The Cutting Edge team are also hair colour and hair extension specialists.
One of the salon's stylists, Jake Berry, won the British National Open Championship for 'Creative Gents Work' at the age of 17.
Director Jayne Wells, is the company's beauty consultant.
The Cutting Edge uses a range of quality professional products including: K-PAK, JOICO, VERO K-PAK COLOR, Cloud 9, and Xtreme.
For more information, please contact:
Kirsty Pearce or Jayne Wells
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..rather, my blog got an award. No, actually, it was me.Whatever! Atul gave me a 'Sexy Blogger Award'. This has to be the worst joke because that award doesn't suit an uncool, dabba like me. Hehe! Check the side panel on this page to see the award 🙂
What the hell am I talking about?
My limited knowledge only supports me in saying that it is some html code freely available to be sent to anyone from this site. Just fill in the details and the site fires a link with the code to the sender. You can send a dead cockroach, a kilo of cocaine, the fleas of a thousand camels, a witty blogger award or any of the items from the drop down menu available on the website.
I think I would've preferred a giant bear hug award but I shouldn't be too greedy. Thanx, Atul for this. I feel like I've been crowned Miss Universe of Bhatinda! Now, where's my winner's speech…hehe!
Update: Just received another. Thanx, Anshul 🙂
Update #2: …and one more. Thank you, Auslander. (Nov 08, 2007)
Update #3: Thanx, Namz. I am gonna do my girl-next-door-wins-miss-world-crown act, now 🙂


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33 days till I am 34
6 grey hairs
8 little lines
4 on each eye
Not too bad for 34
Archive for March, 2009
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33 days till I am 34
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It is sunny today and I have decided to come out of hibernation because I like my outfit today and my hair is my favourite mix of big curls today (never ever happens when I want it to) and there is so much to look forward to!
I am off to New York next month for honeymoon part 2 (suggestions for must do things very welcome)
I have tickets for Art Brut in May
Honeymoon part 3 is in May – Mexico two weeks of luxury and margaritas (book suggestions welcome I don't do beach holidays well)
Next month is MY BIRTHDAY and even though I will be 34 I love birthdays (and I will be in NYC for it!)
Ms. Keri is coming to see me next month
I go to see my Dad next month
I have made a decision to permanently come off a diet I have been on one since I was eight and I am too damn tired of it
Because of the above am enjoying my food and wine.
Spring is springing I can feel it in my bones.


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Zinedine Zidane's son Enzo has agreed terms to join Swiss outfit Lausanne from his Alaves, the Spanish club reported on Sunday.
The 22-year-old midfielder had played just twice in La Liga for Alaves since joining in July after three years of success with Real Madrid's B team.
Alaves thanked the player for his "great willing and work ethic over the past few months" on their website.
The player posted a photo of himself on Instagram on Saturday on vacation in Dubai with his family but made no mention to his one million followers about the move.
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Telbru says they made 40% cheaper rate for all. You know what? I call that bullshit. I don't see how much cheaper it going to cost us rather I find hard to believe they would even go as far after businesses putting together with home into same boat with quota limit. The fuck with home plans starting price BND199.00 for unlimited quota is entirely absurd.
Their intention is so clear targeting the heavy usage customers and just wants more money. This is not about cost saving from the start but to control usage. The disappointment looking at my 3.5Mbps plan only have 150GB quota limit is sad. I don't even see these numbers are enough to last two weeks running Youtube streaming, normal downloads, sync data and Steam games for me. If I include torrent, it guarantees less than a week.
This is really headache for me right now as well when I am working as IT Technician who need to lookout for downloads for the latest software (especially Microsoft) and virus definition updates (weekly). My usage normally are quite high so I have no choice but to minimize these download at home starting on March. Just hope my company get the unlimited quota so I can have no worry to download updating the software.
I do feel Telbru should have asked us for a survey. I doubt they even don't bother in the first place and just simply move forward the plan since they are the only internet service provider in Brunei. So they can do whatever they want. I kinda hate their response argument too in the Facebook the information they provided are basically just assumptions, nothing more. While they mention you won't get disconnect or any extra charges after using up the quota, you will instead getting bandwidth throttling by 20%. What they show in their graph doesn't even look like 20% a bit. 80% more likely to say. Again, nothing we can do much about it and just suck it up moving on.


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Finally, in the second to last game of the season, with no one on base and the Angels' third victory in a row already securely in hand, Todd got his first base hit off of live pitching! It was only a single, but from the reaction of Todd's mom and dad, his coaches and his Angel teammates, a passing spectator would have sworn it was the hit that drove in the winning run in Game 7 of the World Series.
As he settled in at first base and waited for the next hitter to arrive at home plate, Todd breathed a sigh of relief and gazed across the field at Kelsey, who was clinging to the fence in front of the third base bleachers, wearing the special smile that she typically reserved for her own little victories. Todd returned her smile and gave her and his mom and dad the thumbs-up sign.
Deep inside, Todd knew that all of his hard work was beginning to pay off. He also knew that if it hadn't been for Kelsey, he probably would have never known the joy and overwhelming sense of personal satisfaction that he felt at that moment. Despite the odds and the disappointments along the way, Todd had refused to give up. He had proven to himself that with patience, practice, perseverance, confidence, and the support of others, he could clear one of the final hurdles that stood in the way of achieving his and his young teammates' dreams.
One victory later, those dreams came true. Because they had finished with the best record in the first and second half of the season, Todd and his Angels were declared league champions, and as such, had earned the right to represent the league in a prestigious national championship tournament held each year in upstate New York!


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Welcome to the Games page!
Welcome to our Games page where you can browse our created games. All of our games where created from Macromedia Flash 8. Thanks for trying our games!
Racing Car Game:
Controls: Arrow keys.
Goal: Finish all the laps
Files & Sources: in the Downloads page
Goal: Finish all the laps
Files & Sources: in the Downloads page
The Galactic Runner is coming soon!
The Galactic Runner is a stickman platform game created by David Genesis C. Pedegorio. His references to create it is in the Videos page.
*NOTE: This page will be updated if needed. It means that DgTuts has the power to delete and upload games (in SWF file), as it is in the Downloads page.


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"The deepest sleep holds us
to something immutable.
We have fallen
into place, and harmony
surrounds us. We are carried
in the world, in the company
of stars. But as day comes
I feel the waking of my hunger
for another day."
from From The Crest
Wendell Berry
Friday Night a new pack member joined us.
Nina is a rescue from Mexico arranged through
a Calgary group that brings smaller dogs, which
are often in short supply in Calgary, from rescue
groups in the US and Mexico. Since we wanted
a young companion for Whateley and Shaun
we contacted them and decided Nina would fit
would right in. At present she is sleeping in
with the rest of the pack.
The wonder of the world
The beauty and the power,
The shapes of things
Their colours, lights and shades
These I saw,
Look ye also while life lasts
from an old gravestone in Cumberland England
from the introduction to the book
from the introduction to the book
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Mongolia will surprise you...
Mongolia, the ancient realm of Genghis Khan, has emerged from the shadow of Communism and is now open to the world. Mongolia is one of the best kept travel secrets and a most rewarding destination for both lovers of culture and adventurous travelers. This 15 Day Best of Mongolia Tour has been so designed to reveal the secret that is Mongolia. In a comfortable journey you will have lots of opportunities to mingle with the friendly people and even experience stays in traditional Ger Camps - yurts.
|Tour Information
|15 days
|03 persons
|15 persons
|Price (From)
|Includes international air
Day 01: Arrive Ulaanbaatar
Arrival in Ulaanbaatar and transfer to your hotel. Check in time starts 1500 hrs.
Overnight: Park Hotel, Ulaanbaatar (1 night)
Day 02: Ulaanbaatar/Hustain Nuruu National Park (Drive)
After breakfast drive to Hustain Nuruu National Park. Drive deep into the National Park in search of Przewalski horses (takhi), ancestor of all modern-day horses in the world. If you have binoculars, please bring them. View a short documentary and visit the museum.
Overnight: Ger Camp (1 night) (B, L, D)
Day 03: Hustain Nuruu National Park/Ulaanbaatar (Drive)
After breakfast drive to Hui Doloon Hudag for the horse racing event of the Naadam Festival. Enjoy watching horse races and immersing in the atmosphere. Afterwards drive back to the hotel in Ulaanbaatar.
Overnight: Park Hotel, Ulaanbaatar (2 nights) (B, L, D)
Day 04: Ulaanbaatar
Attend the opening ceremony of the Naadam Festival plus a Naadam Gala Dinner and Folk Concert in the evening. The highlight of the Mongolian festival calendar, the Naadam Festival dates back several centuries and takes place each year on July 11-13. Originally a test of a nomad's aptitude, it requires strength, stamina, accurate marksmanship and skillful horsemanship. Given the equine nature of nomadic life, much importance is placed on the horse races. Drawing herdsmen from hundreds of miles around and townsfolk alike, races are staged on the vast steppes covering distances of up to 20 miles. (B, L, D)
Day 05: Ulaanbaatar/Baga Gazriin Chuluu (Drive)
Early morning begin your journey to Baga Gazriin Chuluu, a unique formation of rocks. Visit ruins of an ancient temple and explore the area.
Overnight: Ger Camp (1 night) (B, L, D)
Day 06: Baga Gazriin Chuluu/Tsagaan Suvarga (Drive)
After breakfast visit the ruins of Sum Khukh Burd Temple. Continue driving to Tsagaan Suvarga, a fascinating white limestone cliff which resembles a Stupa.
Overnight: Ger Camp (1 night) (B, L, D)
Day 07: Tsagaan Suvarga/Yol Valley (Drive)
After breakfast at the camp spend the day on a full day excursion to Yoliin Am National Park for hiking and an opportunity to photograph the stunning landscape. Picnic lunch. Spend the afternoon hiking or relaxing.
Overnight: Ger Camp (1 night) (B, L, D)
Day 08: Yol Valley/Khongor Sand Dunes (Drive)
After breakfast drive to Khongor Sand Dunes known as the Singing Dunes. Enjoy a picnic lunch. A climb up to the sand dunes will be rewarded with a breathtaking view. In the evening observe a spectacular sunset.
Overnight: Ger Camp (1 night) (B, L, D)
Day 09: Khongor Sand Dunes/Bayanzag (Drive)
After breakfast drive to the world-famous Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag) rich in saxaul trees of Gobi. Explore the site of the first paleontological discoveries in Mongolia by following the footsteps of Roy Chapman Andrews (January 26, 1884 – March 11, 1960), an American explorer, adventurer and naturalist. Visit a nomadic camel breeding family and experience the hospitality of Mongolian nomads. Enjoy a short camel ride.
Overnight: Ger Camp (1 night) (B, L, D)
Day 10: Bayanzag/Ongi Monastery (Drive)
After breakfast drive north. Visit the ruins of once great Ongi Monastery, visit a local restored temple and have a walk in the surrounding area.
Overnight: Ger Camp (1 night) (B, L, D)
Day 11: Ongi Monastery/Karakorum (Drive)
After breakfast drive to Karakorum, once the capital of the 13th century Great Mongol Empire. Visit Erdene- Zuu Monastery, which was the first and the largest monastery in Mongolia built on the ruins of the ancient capital. Tour the monastery and visit several temples with excellent examples of Buddhist Thangka paintings and statues dating back to the 17th century. Visit the Karakorum museum.
Overnight: Ger Camp (1 night) (B, L, D)
Day 12: Karakorum/Erdene Zuu Tsenkher Hot Spring (Drive)
Drive to the Tsenkher Hot Spring. Spend the day relaxing in natural spa and walking in the surrounding forest.
Overnight: Ger Camp (1 night) (B, L, D)
Day 13: Erdene Zuu Tsenkher Hot Spring/Lake Ugii (Drive)
Drive to Lake Ugii in Arkhangai province. Enjoy bird watching by the lake shore.
Overnight: Ger Camp (1 night) (B, L, D)
Day 14: Lake Ugii/Ulaanbaatar (Drive)
After breakfast at the camp return drive back to Ulaanbaatar.
Overnight: Park Hotel, Ulaanbaatar (1 night) (B, L)
Day 15: Depart Ulaanbaatar
After our enlightening journey through the Gobi & Central of Mongolia, you are transferred to the airport for the departure flight. (B)
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
Departure Dates
English Speaking Departures (Please contact us for information on French, German, Italian and Spanish speaking departures).
This is a suggested program for private tours. Please contact us for details.
Tour Price
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|Single Room Supplement
|This is a suggested program for private tours. Please contact us for details.
Please contact us for other dates and/or programs of Mongolia.
Estimated International Airfare
(International airfare is NOT included in this tour)
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This tour operates on a minimum of 03 and a maximum of 15 participants
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'The Flash' & 'Arrow' DC Comics Superhero Spinoff in Development at CW
The untitled project is being eyed for the next season, and comes from "Arrow" creators Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg and Marc Guggenheim.
The spinoff would star "Arrow's" Brandon Routh, who plays Ray Palmer/the Atom, plus Caity Lotz, along with "The Flash's" Victor Garber as Dr. Martin Stein, and Wentworth Miller as villain Leonard Snart/Captain Cold. Lotz's character is unclear, given that her character Sara Lance was killed off on "Arrow," with Katie Cassidy taking over the Black Canary. Other "Flash" and "Arrow" characters could potentially crossover into the series as well.
As widely speculated, an "Atom" spinoff, starring Brandon Routh, would be announced, after Pedowitz's comments at TCA. This new project in development throws more DC Comics characters into the mix, creating a superhero team-up, rather than a standalone series.
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The faithful follower of this blog and radioshow should have noticed our ongoing dedication for newyorker FaltyDL and his custom post dubstep/post garage/hardcore sound that's currently shifting towards house, as his recent Photek remix showcased. Simon Reynolds might be borred with it all, but we're still young and optimistic.
FaltyDL has mastered the revival of detuned/chipmunk vocal samples better than anybody we know of within dance music. He makes the over the top sound lush and sexy, going beyond the rhythmic quality of those samples.
New York's Dubspot school of electronic music production recently had a feature between the man and Raz Mesinai (AKA Badawi, an old Helterskelter favorite), having them talk about Drew "FaltyDL" Lustman's history as a flutist and upright bass player, as well as his use of Propellerhead's Reason : Drew demonstrate his use of Reason's powerful new NN-XT sampler—which now records audio, abstracting a Miles Davis sample into new dimensions, in part to sidestep legal challenges, but also to explore new creative realms. He and Raz go on to talk about the analog depth and character possible with sampling, adding a dose of production wisdom to your bedroom approach to music making, while keeping the process streamlined and simple.
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By Vaughn Paul Manley, M.A.
Our Vedic astrology chart reveals our karma as expressed through the planets. When a planet is strong by sign placement, house placement, house rulership, and aspects then it suggests someone who has developed positive or sattvic qualities of that planet. For instance, if Venus is placed in it's own sign of Libra, in the 5th house, a benefic house, and is aspected by a benefic planet like Jupiter then Venus's positive qualities like love and compassion would be well developed.
Recently I gave a reading to a woman who had a chart like this, with a strong Venus. Her profession is organizing weddings as well as officiating weddings as a minister. Sounds like someone with a strong Venus? However, toward the end of the reading she shared a horrific story of an event that happened to her about twenty years ago that had an amazing, if not miraculous ending.
She was walking down a quiet country road when a car suddenly raced toward her and almost ran her over. A disheveled man pulled over, grabbed her, threw her in the car and drove off. This could have already been anyone's worst fear, but it got worse, before it got better. He forcibly raped her and somehow in the middle of the nightmarish ordeal she looked up at him and put a hand on his cheek with a profound look of compassion. He was stunned by her response and immediately broke down and started sobbing. He said, "I can't live like this anymore. You've got to turn me into the police right now." And she did. They drove straight to the police station and the man eventually went to prison, but he was a changed person. He told her that he was acting just like his father and he couldn't stand it anymore. One look of compassion turned his life around.
She, of course, was still traumatized by the event nonetheless, but the event was a great reminder in the power of love to help us out of dangerous situations. Below is her natal chart and her navamsa chart.
In her natal chart Venus is in the 5th house in its own sign of Libra, a harmonious and non-combative sign. Libra is opposite Aries, the most combative sign, and therefore balances the aggressive qualities of Aries in the zodiac. Mars and Jupiter join Venus in Libra, with Mars being hemmed in on either side by Jupiter and Venus, the two great benefics. This is a combination of a 'spiritual warrior' or someone who has the ability to fight with wisdom and love, represented by Jupiter and Venus respectively. Notice how Venus is again in its own sign in the navamsa chart reinforcing the benefic qualities of Venus.
You'll notice that she has what is called a Kala Sarpa Yoga, (literally the serpant of time) which is a combination where all the planets fall between both Rahu and Ketu, the head and tail of the serpent mythologically. This yoga rarely is as intense as some jyotish texts would have you believe but it can indicate that the person will experience intense upheavals in their lives especially in Rahu periods. I know she'd agree that this event qualifies! since she really thought she was going to die!!
This event happened in her Ju-Ju-Ra period while Rahu was transiting over natal Rahu in her 12th house, and Saturn and Mars were both transiting in Libra over her natal Jupiter, Mars, and Venus.


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Move of the Month for April, comes courtesy of Professor Gustavo Dias.
In this Move of the Month, Professor Gustavo shares one of his favorite ways of taking the back when an opponent is in the turtle position, leaving no space to insert the hooks.
The technique was filmed during the camp for the UAEJJF Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, and you can watch the Professor take on the best in the 110 KG division, April 20, 2017.
The Move of the Month for March, is brought to you by BJJ Library and is courtesy of Professor Nick "Moose" Schrock.
The technique is an effective, alternative way to get the submission when the Kimura lock from North/South becomes difficult to finish.
Do not miss Professor Nick taking on some of the best in the world for the Five Grappling Super League - Saturday, March 11. Live stream available on www.FloGrappling.com.
We would like to invite you all to a very special seminar taking place at the University of Jiu Jitsu, on Saturday, November 12 at 11:30 AM.
The seminar will be imparted by Master Carlos Valente, a 7th Degree Red & Black Belt and one of the pioneers of Jiu-Jitsu in California. This seminar will be a women-only event and will focus on self-defense.
Not only has Master Carlos Valente trained with some of the greatest in the history of our art and even earned his Black Belt under the legendary Rickson Gracie, he has also helped train Navy SEALs, as well as other law enforcement agencies, making him an expert in the field of self-defense.
Regardless of rank or experience, we highly encourage you to join us for this very special event under a Jiu-Jitsu Master and self-defense expert.
For more information please do not hesitate to contact the University of Jiu Jitsu directly by calling
(619) 222-5555
It is our great pleasure to announce the first Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu Instructor's Course of 2016 in the United States of America!
Once more, both Ribeiro brothers will be covering their Jiu-Jitsu curriculum. From the many techniques they have used effectively in competition, to the mindsets that have earned them a place in Jiu-Jitsu's history!
Within this instructor's course, you will get the fundamental knowledge of the techniques and teaching skills needed to be a successful instructor within the Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu Association, directly from Sensei Saulo and Sensei Xande. From how to lead an introductory lesson, to all the many floor drills, warm-ups and both Sensei will cover their curriculum in its entirety.
Sensei Paulo Guillobel will also be present to provide an in-depth analysis of the marketing methods and strategies, as well as management procedures required to run a successful Martial Arts school. In addition, this year we will have a very special guest present that will cover children's martial arts pedagogy and a variety of different teaching methods for children.