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The truth behind red meat
| by Rob
An article was released last week by Annals of Internal Medicine resulting in "new guidelines" encouraging us to continue our current consumption rate of red and processed meat (3-4 serves per week). This sent the media into a frenzy, giving us the "green light" to continue to over-consume red and processed meat. So what? Well, these "guidelines" go against decades of nutrition science, which link over consumption of red and processed meat to cardiovascular disease, some cancers and early death. If you read the actual report, several things are alarming. Firstly, The method itself has flaws: A panel of 14 members were consulted, including 3 community members….what expertise do these community members have in nutrition science? (and of these 14, three actually voted against the final recommendations).
Secondly, "Considerations of environmental impact or animal welfare did not bear on the (final) recommendations…." In a time when the environment is in the spotlight, I find this irresponsible; reducing our red meat consumption is one of the most effective ways we can limit GHGE's (animal agriculture accounts for around 14.5% of the GHGE's humans emit globally every year).
These guidelines have been shunned by the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, and the Harvard T. H Chan School of Public Health. The American Institute for Cancer Research says that: "Regularly eating processed meat, and higher consumption of red meat, increases your risk of colorectal cancer" – indeed, consumption of too much red meat accounts for 18% of all bowel cancer rates.
The big shame around this article is that (yet again) it harms the credibility of nutrition science and leaves the public ever more confused about nutrition and their health outcomes.
To put out an article, encouraging people to "carry on, as is" is dangerous. The average Aussie consumes less than HALF of the daily required fruit and veg serves, falls short on fibre intake and even though we have more information than ever before on nutrition, have very poor health outcomes and rates of cancers, and food-related mortality ( globally, 1 in 5 deaths are associated with poor diet, specifically diets too low in whole grains, fruits, nuts and seeds).
To really nail this point home: Poor diets result in more deaths than any other risk factor in the world.
So, I recommend limiting red and processed meat to 1-2 serves per week. It's going to give you significantly better health outcomes, make you feel great to be contributing towards planet health and will help to increase animal welfare standards. Think about replacing red meat with fish, lentils, tofu, nuts and seeds.


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000861: "Showers is filled with invaluable advice on how to: Choose a shower theme from dozens of ideas * Select and present a delicious menu * Create a fun atmosphere with party games * Decorate to enhance the occasion * Add pizzazz to your table and party favors * Organize the shower * Along with hundreds of ideas that will spark your creativity." Handwritten note by original owner on inside front cover. Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. : 6 x 9 in.: 168 pages
Title: Showers: The Complete Guide To Hosting A Perfect Bridal Or Baby Shower
Illustrator: Illustrated by Adrienne Picchi
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As I mentioned last week when I wrote about Lunch at Builín Blasta Café, around Easter, we visited Galway and Connemara for a family getaway and encountered the charming Spiddal Craft Village & Cafe. We fell head over heels for Máíre Ní Thaidhg's woolly shop.
Originally from Limerick, Máíre has been with the Spiddal Craft Village since its inception three decades ago. Her use of colors and textures creates a unique look which embodies the colors, beauty, and spirit of the Wild Atlantic Way.
She was weaving when we visited and my boys were in awe of the creation process. With LB's big feet, we always joked he would have to take up weaving so you never know.
LB being into mechanics and engineering already was amazed that something so large and wood made scarves!
For a six-year-old to stay captivated by a weaving loom surprised me. It was like he was trying to work out how to build one at home.
There were also woolly creations by other local fibre artisans.
Of the numerous beautiful woven scarves and items in her shop, LB chose one with sea and sky hues as a birthday gift for my mother-in-law.
I couldn't resist taking a few photos before I wrapped and mailed off her scarf because the colors are just unreal!
The length was ample and really an amazing scarf for an astounding value. And being squishy and lightweight, it is an ideal gift to mail off to a loved one abroad. Particularly one who misses Ireland.
And the richness of the colors with the tweedy flecks. I swoon!
I'm still enjoying my vacation in the States, so just a Tuesday post this week then I'm back to twice-weekly posts next week when I'm back in Ireland.


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2MP Wi-Fi Digital Microscope with Professional LED Backlit Stand
This Wi-Fi digital microscope can zoom up to 200x enabling intricate views of any object placed underneath it, with a professional stand that allows a high level of control and stability for viewing subjects and is particularly useful for keeping the microscope steady as bacterial growth is filmed.
Great for use with Smartphones or Tablets as it allows greater mobility.
• iOS® & Android Smartphone App
• USB interface for connection with PC
• Rechargeable battery
• 6 x adjustable LED's
• Magnification: 10X-200X
• Focal Distance: 0-50mm
• Capture Resolution: 720p (1280 x 720)
VGA (640 x 480)
• Frame Rate: 720p @ 15fps, VGA @ 25fps (Wi-Fi)
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• Image Sensor: 2.0MP
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• Interface: USB 2.0
• Transmission Range: up to 20m
• Battery Time: up to 90 mins
• Charging Time: up to 100 mins
• Power Supply: 5VDC, 1A
• Software Compatibility: Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, 2000, Mac OS X® 10.6+, Linux
• Dimensions: 154(L) x 44(Dia)mm (Microscope)
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My Prudential colleague Maggie Meyerkord listed this 1959 multi-level on Friday, and I've been trying to dig up more info on its history ever since. Perched high atop a bluff overlooking Pelican Island and the Missouri River, this vintage Old Jamestown abode sits on 3 acres and offers loads of mid-century charm.
I visited on Saturday and I have to admit I was pretty taken. The layout is a bit choppy, the kitchen is dated and the pool needs some love, but overall this is one very cool mid-century home…
The living room has vaulted ceilings, exposed brick walls, clever uplighting, and a spectacular view.
That same aesthetic is repeated in the second floor master bedroom, which feels like a treehouse and has an even better view!
It's accessible via this exquisite floating staircase, located in the dining room, which also glimpses – you guessed it! – that awesome view…
45 Carrico Road has 4 bedrooms & 3 baths in 2624 square feet. It's listed by Maggie Meyerkord, Prudential Select, for $239,900 and also includes a 4-car garage, a large screened-in porch, and a secret tornado room hidden away in the basement!
Old Jamestown bluff properties don't come up very often, especially at this price and in this condition, so give me a shout if you're interested! I can tell you about the million-dollar property you'd have as your neighbor!
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, May 4, 1-3pm. Kindly note that this property is NOT vacant, so please don't peek in the windows!
Shannon Howard
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Research we're watching
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective treatments for depression. However, it can be expensive, and qualified therapists are often in short supply. One component of that technique is behavioral activation therapy (BA), which centers on changing a person's behavior rather than the way he or she thinks. As such, mental health workers without advanced degrees in medicine or psychology can teach this technique. A team of British investigators decided to test whether BA alone is as effective as CBT.
The researchers recruited 440 adults with major depressive disorder. All were assigned to undergo 20 sessions of therapy over 16 weeks; half were randomly assigned to CBT administered by certified psychological therapists and the other half to BA under the direction of junior mental health workers. Those in the BA group were encouraged to become more engaged in activities that had once seemed appealing to them, such as reading, exercise, volunteer work, or just spending time with friends.
Both groups were evaluated for depression when they entered the study and again six months, 12 months, and 18 months after the therapy ended. The results were almost identical for both groups, with two-thirds of each group reporting a reduction of depressive symptoms of at least 50%. The study was published online July 22, 2016, by The Lancet.
Many mental health facilities now offer BA. If you suffer from depression and need help engaging with the world, ask your doctor about BA.
As a service to our readers, Harvard Health Publishing provides access to our library of archived content. Please note the date of last review or update on all articles. No content on this site, regardless of date, should ever be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from your doctor or other qualified clinician.


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Darrin & Andrea Lythgoe's Genealogy Pages
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Gender Male NotesAt least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. Person ID I590 Lythgoe-Donaldson Last Modified 10 Nov 2019
Father Ralph Robert Beck, b. 26 Feb 1922, New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania , d. 3 Jun 2013, Pukalani, Maui, Hawaii (Age 91 years) Mother Frances Brenda Reilly, b. 24 Apr 1927, Hoylake, Cheshire, England , d. 24 Jul 2018, Visa, San Diego, California (Age 91 years) Married 24 Apr 1953 San Francisco, San Francisco, California Family ID F328 Group Sheet | Family Chart


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Looking forward to tonight's Christmas Social? Check out this "Veggie Wreath" Margaret Hesse brought to the Christmas celebration in 1986! How festive!
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Throwback Thursday: 1980's Auction
In anticipation of tonight's Scholls Women's Club meeting and auction, during which club sisters all bring items – some "white elephant" and some handmade – to auction off to one another with the goal of raising money for our Christmas Cookie Plate and Poinsettia program, here is a Throwback to an SWC auction from the early 1980's. This particular auction was held at the home of Janet LaFountain.


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Click here for first working paper presenting results on the output perfomance of 52 Climate Actions announced at the 2014 UN Climate Summit.
Click here for our Climate Policy article "Effective and geographically balanced? An output-based assessment of non-state climate actions". (Open Acccess)
The Global Aggregator for Climate Actions (GAFCA) and the ClimateSouth Database (CSD) aggregate data on initiatives by non-state and subnational actors ('climate actions') that address aspects of climate change, including mitigation and adaptation. GAFCA/CSD serve as tools in the analyses of a large set of climate actions in global climate governance. GAFCA/CSD analyses can inform strategic interventions by international organizations, governments and other 'orchestrators' of climate action, for example to broker new collaborative initiatives where they do not yet exist, or to support initiatives that (comparatively) underperform. The sample of GAFCA/CSD consists of all cooperative climate actions launched at major international climate conferences and summits since 2014. The immediate policy relevance of tracking and analyzing this set of climate actions relates to the question of how the UN should follow up with climate actions that have been announced and launched.
GAFCA/CSD gather four types of data, namely on:
• Actors
• Organizational characteristics and target setting
• Geography of implementation
• Functions, outputs and 'Function-Output-Fits'
The collection of data on actors renders an aggregate view of patterns of participation in climate actions, for instance 'who participates in climate actions'; 'which type of actors lead climate actions'; 'how many and which types of businesses are involved in climate action'. Such data could be used to determine the extent to which climate actions engage underrepresented voices in the formal climate regime. Patterns of participation could also indicate to which extent climate actions are 'northern driven', or led by international organizations.
Organizational characteristics
Organizational characteristics, for instance on 'institutional openness' (whether a climate action is open for new partners), monitoring arrangements, and staffing, indicate varying degrees of institutionalization. In several studies deeper institutionalization has been associated with greater effectiveness. Organizational characteristics could therefore indicate the likelihood of an action's effectiveness, even when it has only been launched recently. Target-setting, moreover, indicates the potential of a climate action.
Geography of implementation
GAFCA/CSD gather data on the countries of implementation, of climate actions that allow for a better understanding of the geographic focus of climate actions. In the context of global climate governance, this question is extremely relevant because the greatest financial and policy deficits to abate, and to adapt to, climate change are found in developing countries, in particular the least developed and low-lying ones. Based on data on geography of implementation, international organizations, governments and other orchestrators could strategically steer towards undoing imbalances.
GAFCA/CSD's main dependent variable is the Function-Output-Fit (FOF). The computing of FOF requires (1) an explicit and well-defined range of functions; (2) explicit and well-defined categories of outputs; and (3) a theoretical linking between functions and necessary outputs. The underlying logic is that a climate action's declared aim (or function) should be consistent with its outputs. For instance, a climate initiative declaring training as its function should be expected to produce a curricular programme and to organize seminars. Conversely, a training initiative that produces knowledge (and nothing else) may be considered 'active', but its output would not fit its declared training function.
GAFCA/CSD distinguish 12 functional categories, and 26 output categories.
Subsequent analyses could inform more strategic efforts to orchestrate non-state actions in a fundamentally fragmented climate governance environment. Moreover, the publication of GAFCA/CSD effectiveness analyses could stimulate greater transparency and effectiveness among climate actions, eventually inspiring an upward cycle of non-state and subnational climate ambitions.
Research teams
Dr Sander Chan, German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE)
Dr Robert Falkner, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Matthew Goldberg (LSE)
Dr Harro van Asselt, Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and University of Eastern Finland
ClimateSouth Initiatives Database (CSD)
Dr Sander Chan, German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE)
Dr Thomas Hale, Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford
GAFCA: DIE, LSE, Climate Policy Innovation Fund by ESRC Center for Climate Change Economics & Policy
CSD: DIE, Volkswagen Foundation


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The Dallas Skyline Turned Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
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Dallas's skyline looked gorgeous in pink on Tuesday night. The bright pink lights graced the night sky to create awareness and recognize the hardships of breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The lights are part of the initiative from The National Breast Cancer Foundation called "Light it Up." As CBSDFW says, "Their mission is to help women now by providing help and inspiring hope to those affected by breast cancer through early detection, education, and support services." They listed the buildings who were able to participate: "AT&T, Hall Arts, Bank of America Plaza, Dallas Power & Light, Harwood, Highland Park Village, The Joule, Millenium Tower, Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, Omni Hotel, One Arts Plaza and 1717 McKinney."
The National Breast Cancer Foundation created a Facebook event where over 3,000 people showed interest in the downtown-wide showing. Many photographers walked across the city snapping photos for the unusual sights. Perhaps the building that screamed "pink" the most was the Omni Hotel, while AT&T opted for a more subtle, yet very effective way to show their support and acknowledgement of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.


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Wow, it really is hard to believe. 'BLACK TIDE', my third book in the 'anoxic zone' series will be out in November. BLACK TIDE is a deranged effort resulting in a prequel that is as twisted and dark as anything I've ever written. Just as the title works on several levels so the story rises up around you in a black tide of greed, pain, and hatred that threatens to pull you under. Once again Jake finds himself a victim of his own karma and circumstances beyond his control. The wheel turns crushing him between the gears of Megacorp, the bottom line, and his own beliefs.
Speaking of the title, I must admit, BLACK TIDE was not my first choice even though it works so well you'd think it was. Perhaps all authors go through the same thing, finding the perfect title. My first choice was 'the Jonah'. Okay we need some background here. Two things come to mind.
First Jonah Mettler was a good friend of mine. It was and still is an honor to have known him. We worked together at a biotech firm fitting pipe and putting mad scientists ideas to work. It had its rewards. The most important being able to work with one of the finest craftsmen I have ever met. This guy was good. During the course of working with Jonah I learned more about myself on a personal level and the way things work on a nuts and bolt level, which created a highly creative work atmosphere. His work ethic is strongly represented in Jake's character. It was one of the things that drew me to him in the first place. 'Man this guy loves his work.' Regardless of what the project was it was guaranteed you'd have the time of your life as long as you worked hard and did your best.
I seem to judge a lot of men by their work ethic, or lack of one. Not that there is anything wrong with that. But to relax well you must first work hard. For how would you know what rest is if you had not been busy doing its opposite? To understand comfort it is good to ride a hard bench for a few years. And as the theory goes, the less rest and comfort you receive the more you appreciate it.
Well Jonah was like that. Perhaps I loved him because he brought out the best in me. His parents were neighbors and when Jonah died I was able to share back all that he had given me.
It was my relationship with his family that brings us to point # two. If you have noticed, the titles used in the 'anoxic zone' series have water related titles, naturally. In keeping with that tradition, 'the Jonah' fit right in. Maritime usage has 'the Jonah' being a bad omen. The original Jonah was thrown overboard for having killed an albatross and thus damning the vessel. It is also the beginning of the tale of Jonah and the belly of the whale wherein the mariner has an epiphany of sorts and the whale barfs him up.
Having Jonah and Jake together at the start of the novel serves to warn the reader of the darker things to come. Jake will spend his time in hell by becoming that darkness, that evil that resides within us all, bringing me to the point. Jonah's family are avid readers and I did not want their son's name staring them in the face each time they looked at it. You see, Jonah's death was not without a certain amount of darkness attached to it. So it is out of love and respect that 'BLACK TIDE' was chosen. Without love and respect you end up with the world I write about.
Even the macabre has its upside. This is what I would call the 'feel good' book of the year. Feel strange too, disturbed, shocked at what I do with your imagination with intense imagery, but feel good? Definitely. Chances are you will love your life even more by the time you turn the last page. I mean how could you not, especially after what I do to the characters. This story has all the grit and gore of the first two taking you into the depths of Jake's, if not your own soul. He struggles to survive when all that makes life worth living is taken away. Jake refuses to let go of his self, when doing so would have been far easier. The agonizing effort at redemption is not without its cost. By himself he could not have done it. Not without the help of some 'friends.' A little love goes a long way. Then again I could be wrong.
When your number comes up and Megacorp comes to take the cream of the crop will you be ready to do what it takes to save yourself? Are you willing to forget your own issues and help others with theirs? It is the only way to keep the madness at bay and balance the scales.


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The Effects of Patient Education on the Recidivism Rate and Length of Stay of Clients with Schizophrenia
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Degree Name
Doctor of Education
Educational Administration
Major Professor
Gary Ubben
Committee Members
Ernest Brewer, Lloyd Davis, Lynn Ourth
Schizophrenia is a complicated, serious mental illness that affects about 1% of the population. In addition to the behavioral issues they must contend with, the patients often have other problems including medical illness, substance abuse, noncompliance with treatment and medications, and those involving basic skills. The cost of treating this disabled population is very high, but patient education could be a cost-effective intervention to break the "revolving door" phenomenon of recidivism and rehospitalization. This study examined the readmission rate (recidivism), length of stay, and the intervals between admissions for 279 male and 183 female patients with chronic schizophrenia who either did or did not participate in psychosocial education over a nine (9) year period to determine whether there was a difference between the groups. The findings showed that both the number of patients and return rate (recidivism) for the years following the initial intervention was considerably lower for patients who had the educational intervention and the patients who had the educational intervention had longer intervals between admissions. However, due to uncontrolled-for confounding variables, the average LOS for the intervention group for 4 of the 8 years was greater than the control group.
Recommended Citation
Parson, Mary Charlynne, "The Effects of Patient Education on the Recidivism Rate and Length of Stay of Clients with Schizophrenia. " PhD diss., University of Tennessee, 2008.


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The weekend was restful even with Yarn Rascal in full Yarn Rascal mode. Autumn in this area of the world has decided to wear pastel colors this year.
Leaves the color of fire's flame so bright you'd think the hills were burning are not with us this year.
Intensity gives way to toned down color and only comes to life with the sun shining behind.
Though the Japanese Maples seem to remember what Autumn once looked like.
The Shetland Lace Swatch grows.
Like watching grass lengthen, isn't it? The pink yarn is the life line. I am sure that the bottom pattern will be the large border even though I have only knitted 85 rows of the 135 plus that make up that border. Above the life line I am sampling break patterns, fill-ins, elements for smaller borders, and patterns for the center. When I am done with what I am now looking at as a sampler, I will pick-up stitches along the edges and try out various edgings to see what I like. I am really enjoying the swatching process. I would never have thought I'd say that.
I'd like to include the Cat's Paw and/or the Rosebud motif somewhere in the shawl. If I do, then I need to also include some eyelet motifs elsewhere to balance things. I am also leaning toward small trees and/or ferns designed to echo the diamond pattern so prevalent in the large border. The problem with trees and ferns is that they are directional. They have distinct tops and bottoms. If I include them, I will have to rethink my borders out design and look to the traditional way of putting the shawl together: sewing / grafting it all together. But let me not panic now. It's too early in the design process to run around with my hair on fire.
Good news! The Skipper is wood working again. He is spending time in his two man caves: the basement and garage. I, on the other hand, have ordered the final book I wanted on Shetland Lace called A Legacy of Shetland Lace. I could just squeal with delight!
The last bit of info I want to share happened to me Friday and I want to pass it along to other women who might be going through or know women who are going through breast cancer stuff. I went to the dentist on Friday. It seems that when a woman receives breast cancer treatment one of the things that takes a negative hit is saliva. That's right, the much under rated, never thought about, spit in our mouths. Saliva is crucial to teeth and gum health. It provides much needed calcium and other enzymes that teeth and gums need to counteract the bacteria, plaque, etc. Cancer treatment significantly reduces the amount of saliva produced and wipes clean what little is left of the calcium and enzymes needed to maintain dental health. Say hello to root canal work. The R and C words when put together are in the top 5 of the least favorite words I want to hear. If you are going through breast cancer, see your dentist and start an oral hygiene routine that will help women like us avoid expensive dentistry while keeping our mouth and teeth healthy.


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Long before she sat in the bleachers at Frank "Muddy" Waters Stadium to watch Hillsdale College football games, Amy Otterbein grew up sitting in her family's living room watching football as a kid.
She watched games with her father, Stephen Adams, and not too much has changed. But now, she roots solely for the Chargers, along with the rest of her family. She and her husband, head football coach Keith Otterbein, passed down their football tradition to their kids, and plan to continue the tradition with their grandkids in the future.
"I really was my father's son," Amy said.
Since her dad played football, he enjoyed watching games with Amy since neither of her two sisters , Lynn and Jill, were interested. Neither was their mother, Patsy. It was a typical for Amy and her father to spend afternoons either watching or playing sports together.
"I played softball, so I would play softball with him sometimes," Amy said. "But it wasn't a varsity sport."
Although Amy participated in both cheerleading and synchronized swimming as varsity sports in high school and continued with the latter at University of Michigan, her time in high school was before the inception of Title IX, which meant there weren't as many options available to her, such as softball, she explained.
"But I've always liked football," Amy said. "Well, I've always liked every sport."
She began dating Keith in high school, who is one year older and lived in the same neighborhood as Amy in Lathrup Village, a northwest suburb of Detroit. Although Keith went to Hillsdale and Amy went to Michigan, they "pretty much" made it through the four years, according to Amy.
After cheerleading for high school football games, Amy would visit Keith during his first year playing at Hillsdale, cheering from the stands.
After college, Amy and Keith moved to Hillsdale for Keith to begin his first job as an assistant football coach. Since then, the Otterbeins have moved to five different locations for coaching jobs.
All three of their kids, Steve, Alyssa, and Brad, followed in their father's footsteps by attending Hillsdale with strong involvement in the football program. After playing on the team, Stephen and Brad both currently serve as assistant coaches, giving the term "family business" some real meaning. Alyssa supported the team by serving on the training staff as a student at Hillsdale.
"Sometimes we'd really all be on the bus together," Amy said in explaining the Otterbein family involvement with the football team. "I try to go [to away games] when I can get out of work and if it's not too far."
Although she spends 30 hours a week working for the Orthopedic Rehab Specialists as a physical therapist, Amy still makes time for Hillsdale football.
"Thank goodness I do like football," Amy said.
Assistant football coach and Amy's oldest son, Steve, said his mom has only missed a few games in all the years he's played and coached for Hillsdale.
"She's one of our biggest fans," Steve said.
Given all the time their husbands spend at games, Amy said the coaches' wives do a lot of tailgating, providing an opportunity to get to know players' families.
"By the time [the players] are seniors I've gotten to know them," Amy said. "And then the freshmen come in and it starts all over again."
When Keith worked as an assistant at Hillsdale for the first time, the Otterbeins only lived there for two years.
"When we lived here the first time I was like 'Eh, I don't think so,' so I worked in Jackson, and we lived here for two years and I was ready to get out," Amy said.
After bouncing around as a coach between Divisions I and II, the Otterbeins moved back to Hillsdale, where Keith has been the head coach for the last 17 seasons.
"We got a chance to move back here. [Keith] didn't think I would want to, but I was excited about it," Amy said. "Now that we've been here I think it's great."
Today, the entire family is settled in Hillsdale. Despite Alyssa moving with her husband to California and Kalamazoo, Michigan, where he was stationed in the Navy, she's been back in town for almost three years.
"We both really enjoy being around them," Keith said. "We're extremely blessed to have all five of our grandkids right here."
"We have a spot at the very top of the stadium and they can't escape and they bring coloring books," Keith continued. "Brad and Steve and their wives come with all their kids, so games can be counted as a family affair."
In her spare time, Amy enjoys walking their family dog, Cooper, or "Cooper the pooper," according to her grandkids.
Although football is an Otterbein family operation, Cooper is one member of the family who doesn't come to games.
"It's enough that we just have the grandkids running around," Amy said.
When not at work or football games, Amy can often be found at her church, Trinity Lutheran, as the secretary of the council. And when she's not working, she's volunteering, or attending Bible study. Fully immersed in the Hillsdale community, Amy doesn't plan on leaving anytime soon.
"I'm going to retire here," she said. "We have five grandkids and they all live within a few minutes of us."


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New York, New York
Does it feel right
Does it taste like
New York, New York
New York, New York
Does it burn like
All the stars light
Do you know my name
Do you even care
Do you love when I take you up there
Chairoko, Kiiroko and me (Miffa) will go there. This is something my father promised me sometime ago.
We will keep u updated
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Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Math. Yuck. Babies. Yay.
I started back at community college over a year ago to get a general AA degree. I have some qualifications at this level from England in Early Years Care and Education, but they don't really mean much over here in the land I now call home so I wanted to have something academics-wise to my name.
I tested in with an almost perfect score for English, but at the time I had not had a chance to revise to take the math one so I thought I would just register for English based classes, revise the math for a week or so and then come and take it so by my second quarter I would be free to take whichever classes I wanted.
That didn't exactly happen...
A year later and I am just now doing some online research to find some refresher questions to begin with that can help recover some of the math skills that have been hiding, dormant for about 15 years! Luckily my husband is a whiz with numbers and will be a great tutor.
I had a look back at my post from my first day back at college last year and how proud I felt. I had to give myself that same pep talk this week as I registered for classes, "you can do this".
Originally I started back at school imagining I would be pregnant quickly and that I would take classes as I was raising little ones (you know something to keep my brain active so I could have something more in there than just diapers and baby talk). That didn't happen, well technically it did. The pregnancies came, they just never lasted long enough to leave us a baby.
Now we are on our adoption journey, I am eager to get school out of the way as quickly as possible. I want to be ready to give our baby all the time in the world. Just to sit and rock this precious gift without worrying about assignments being due. I know homework will become insignificant once motherhood is bestowed on me in this way. I have fears about how attachment will happen with our baby, and I want to just be together with no other agenda than to fall in love.
I have another year or year and a half to go for school. It will be a busy, busy time but I am hoping it will help pass the time until we get that life-changing phone call that a birth mother has chosen us to parent her child. I am well aware that I could be well graduated before that happens, but it would be the perfect graduation gift!
Of course we would love to be matched quickly but another part of me would just like to get school out of the way so I can fully embrace everything baby without the nagging feeling that I should be doing homework. Not to mention, I am sure my grades would reflect the sleepless nights that come with a baby!
I wonder what the odds are that we get a baby before I finish my classes? Perhaps if I study hard for the math placement test I will be able to figure it out? ha ha
Happy Tuesday!
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Chrissie - I just stumbled upon this, nice to read a little about what you are doing. God works miracles and I'm excited to hear more about your adoption as that progresses!ReplyDelete
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I am sure you will do great in school no matter what! I hope you get a baby sooner rather than later! Have a great rest of your week!ReplyDelete
Going back to school sounds adventurous! Hope you enjoy yourself!ReplyDelete
Good Luck with school! I think an attachment will be quickly formed. I was shocked at the connection we instantly had with the little one we are hoping to adopt!!ReplyDelete
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I am not really a 'techie' person so buying the latest gadgets do not fascinate me as they do others. However I must admit that the newer models of phones are quite attractive. The prices for those phones however seem out of reach of the average consumer.
Prices for Smart Phones
The idea of a 'smart phone' is a device that can not only make and receive calls but provide a wide range of other services. These phones can access the Internet, play games and download applications that can offer consumers a wide range of options from photography to streaming live content.
The price for the smart phone however does not seem to be a 'smart' choice. The average cost of these types of phones is staggering! Often I wonder if there is gold lining the outside of these phones why they are so valuable.
I was informed however that the better the performance of the phone then the higher the cost. Additionally the brands with the better features such as a lot of storage capacity and better display options are sold for higher value.
In fact the prices are so high for these phones that often those who own then can become a target for thieves.
Why should a phone cost over $100,000? It seems ridiculous as that money is more than most people earn in an entire month.
Yet despite the high prices of these phones they are in high demand.
For those of us not fortunate enough to have anyone send us a phone for overseas and have it unlocked, how will we be able to afford a smart phone?
Well there are several options available. The first option is to settle for a cheaper phone. There are other ways to get on the Internet and share content that do not involve killing your budget.
However if you are sure that the only way that you will be happy is with the latest phone then why not try buying one second hand? Of course it's important to ensure that the phone which you are purchasing is one in which has been legally obtained.
After you have done due diligence and you are satisfied that the phone is legitimate the next thing to check is that it is functioning properly.
Once you are satisfied with the specifications of the phone, ensure that you pay a fair price. Since it is second hand then you have room to negotiate with the seller.
If second hand phones don't appeal to you there are some lay away plans you can access so that you can gradually pay off the phone.
So before you make any decision, count the cost and ensure that it is something that you need and can afford on your budget!
What's your take on the issue? Let me hear from you!
Teri Ann Renee Paisley
Gleaner online writer
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One of Kyler's school's Parent Association leadership asked me to make some thank you cards for them so it has taken me forever to make them but this is what I came up with. Our school colors are purple and gold and our mascot is the eagle.
I used Photoshop to make the eagle almost like a watermark then printed several of them out. I used Baroque Motif for the swirl on the background and popped up each layer of the ECS medallion. I just layered a piece of whisper white card stock on the inside for an easy writing area as well. Then I thought to myself...she asked me for thank you's and I made a general card so I really need to see if she wants a thank you sentiment on the inside as well.
I've been asked to make some "we have a new address" postcards for a friend so I'll be working on those making prototypes over the next couple of days AND with Valentine's Day rapidly approaching I need to get to work on making stuff for Todd and the boys. Lots of stuff to do!
Kyler is headed back to school today after a weekend and Monday of coughing...he has bronchitis just like Jon did a couple of weeks ago. So far this morning he sounds better but he's only been up about 20 minutes so we'll see. He's only going for a half day though as all that coughing sure can wear ya out. This is definitely one of the nice things of a small Christian school...we have lots of flexibility.
Anyway, enjoy your day ladies! I hope you see God's love wherever you look today!


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Journey around the coastline with TV presenter
ONE of the presenters of the popular BBC television series Coast will help raise money for young carers when she visits Chipping Sodbury.
ONE of the presenters of the popular BBC television series Coast will help raise money for young carers when she visits Chipping Sodbury.
Miranda Krestovnikoff has been invited by the town's Inner Wheel club to give a whistle-stop tour around the UK coastline and share memorable filming experiences at a talk on Friday, November 11.
She will also take the audience behind the scenes to explain the challenges and difficulties associated with recording coastal wildlife.
The event in Chipping Sodbury Town Hall has been organised in aid of Young Carers in South Gloucestershire, a charity that supports local youngsters who help and care for members of their own family.
Locally, St Nicholas youth centre in Yate hosts a meeting of Young Carers for those from the age of 13, usually on the last Saturday of the month.
One-to-one support for carers is also provided where needed and the charity raises awareness with schools of some of the problems faced by child carers.
Marilyn Heffer, president of the Inner Wheel, said: "Miranda is a wonderful, entertaining speaker and we are so lucky to have her in Chipping Sodbury and supporting our cause."
Miranda, who also stars in Wreck Detectives and The One Show, will start her talk at 7.30pm. Doors open at 6.45pm and tickets costing £12 are available by calling 01454 313715.


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Access to good healthcare is prerogative of every citizen. Poor people staying in remote and rural area have practically no access to health care system and simple disease is major burden to carry. Madinut-ul-ilm in its initiative to provide comprehensive healthcare to most marginalized section of society organized a day long free medical camp in a small and remote village called Kothale. Kothale is a small village some 110 Km from Mumbai.
On the way to Kothale you discover all the wonderful things that the nature can boast of- mountains, rivers, waterfalls, canyons, picturesque landscapes and bridges. When you reach Kothale you can discover all the misery human life can come across- poverty, disease, hunger, deprivation, helplessness and rejection.
A team of expert doctors - internists, general surgeons, paediatrician, orthopaedic, neuro surgeon, neurologist and pharmacist with eight supporting staff attended this health camp which was held in the premises of a local primary school. A total of 335 patients suffering from different ailments were treated and were provided with free medicines. Certain basic over the counter drugs were given to responsible people of the village to distribute free as and when needed.
Those patients who needed care at a higher medical centre were properly guided.
At the end of the day an educational public awareness presentation via projector was done. The ill effects of liquor consumption were explained with pictures and charts.
To maintain good health in this remote area with bare minimum resources is a challenge in itself. Our team visited the Kothale and nearby eight villages twice before this medical camp and prepared an audio visual presentation in which locally available fruits, vegetables and grains were highlighted in such a way so as to make one understand the nutritious value of these so as to achieve maximum benefit out of them. Villagers demanded medical camps at regular interval.


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Yes, I've spent most of the day baking semla buns. And although my parents sent me a new recipe for this year's trend in this department, Lundulph put his foot down and demanded the traditional stuff and implied that anything else is plain wrong. Thus I will try out the mini-semla buns with ganache some other day...
Again on Lundulph's request, I followed my first recipe, as it has been the more successful so far. Now reading through the recipe and what I did, I didn't feel I could replicate my rescue activities, so I tried to keep as close as possible to the original recipe. However, now that I'm in the process of digesting my first semla for this year, I've come to a number of conclusions, so I'm writing up a new post on this subject.
Makes 21
100 g unsalted butter
3 dl semi-skimmed milk
45 g fresh yeast
325 g strong flour
325 g plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
1½ tsp ground cardamom
1 dl caster sugar
¼ tsp salt
1 large egg
milk for brushing
crumbs from the buns
300 g marzipan
3 dl milk
600 ml whipping cream
5 tbsp icing sugar
icing sugar for dusting
- Place the butter in a small pan and melt on low heat.
- Add the milk and stir. Check the temperature of the mixture and bring to about 37 °C, then stir in the yeast until it has dissolved.
- Mix together the two types of flour, baking powder, cardamom, sugar and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the liquid and the egg and bring together into a dough. Knead for a few minutes to develop the gluten, then cover and let rise for about 45 minutes.
- Line three baking trays with baking paper.
- Cut up the dough into 60 g pieces, then roll each one into a ball and place on the baking trays, cover and leave to prove for a further 45 minutes.
- Pre-heat the oven to 190 °C (do not use fan if you can). Brush each bun with a little milk, then bake one sheet at a time for about 15 minutes, until the buns turn golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and onto a wire rack and allow to cool completely.
- Cut a lid off each bun, then pinch out the middle and place the crumbs in bowl. Put the lid back on and put in an airtight container before repeating with the next bun.
- Dice the marzipan and add to the crumbs along with the milk, then process in a blender or food processor until fairly well mixed and sticky, but not runny.
- Assemble as late as possible before serving. Whip the cream together with the 5 tbsp icing sugar to stiff peaks, then transfer to a piping bag with a star nozzle.
- Take the lid off a bun and cut the lid into a triangle.
- Put some of the marzipan filling into the bun cavity, then pipe whipped cream over it and place the lid back on top.
- Dust with icing sugar and serve.
Today I remembered to use strong flour, however, I have the Canadian Manitoba flour which is very, very strong and really good for bread. But these buns need to be light and fluffy and this type of flour turned out too strong. Which is why I've written a mixture of equal parts plain and strong flour, I think it would give better results.
Next I've used a lot more milk for the filling. Not only because it's hard to blend together, but also because last time I ran out of filling and it's supposed to be enough for all the buns.
The marzipan I used today was really posh with 60% almonds. This means a very strong almond flavour, almost like Amaretto. Generally, 50% almonds marzipan is recommended for baking. The stuff I've seen in the supermarket is around 35% - 40%. It's a question of taste of course, lower percentage almonds means higher percentage sugar and thus sweeter, possibly also softer to work with. It may well be worth making marzipan yourself.
Finally, now that I have a new and fancy electric oven, I baked at 190 ° C for 15 minutes, which gave good results. Possibly I could reduce the temperature to 180 ° to get slightly lighter buns.
On the whole, I'm quite pleased with the result, and so is Lundulph - he had two semla buns and I've no idea how he managed to fit them in, after a good portion of pork vindaloo.
We now have 7 buns left, I gave most of the buns to my lovely neighbours.
Update 5th March 2019:
This year the freezer is full and no way I can fit a load of semlas in there, so I made a third of the above recipe:
34 g unsalted butter
1 dl semi-skimmed milk
15 g fresh yeast
109 g strong flour
108 g plain flour
⅓ tsp baking powder
½ tsp ground cardamom
⅓ dl caster sugar
1 pinch of salt
⅓ large egg
The amount is so small, I had to knead it by hand, which was a rather nice exercise after work. This resulted in 8 buns, much more manageable.
In order to get the ⅓ of an egg, whisk well with the pinch of salt, then weigh and use a ⅓ for the dough and the remainder for the glazing.
Update on 22nd March 2020:
This year, I halved the recipe as I didn't fancy kneading by hand and thought the Kitchen Assistent machine would be able to cope. I was right.
50 g unsalted butter
1.5 dl semi-skimmed milk
23 g fresh yeast
163 g strong flour
162 g plain flour
½ tsp baking powder
¾ tsp ground cardamom
½ dl caster sugar
¼ tsp salt
½ large egg
The machine was just about able to cope with this amount, though I did have to help a bit, by scraping down the walls. I made 10 buns at 62 g each. The really big excitement this year is that I got to try out my whipped cream dispenser - a Christmas present from 2018. It's great fun, but I do need to practice on how to use it. Also mixing the whipping cream with the icing sugar should be done before pouring it into the canister, it hasn't mixed well and I suspect the last of the whipped cream will come out super sweet.


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POINT BORO 5, BARNEGAT 4: Junior catcher Ryan Prout had a two-run double in the second inning and then made a diving tag on a runner who was trying to score the tying run for the final out as the Panthers (1-0) held on for the win over the Bengals (0-1) in a nondivisional game.
All of Point Boro's runs were scored after the runner had reached base either via a base-on-balls or a hit by pitch. Barnegat pitchers issued nine walks and hit a batter. The Panthers had just two hits.
Freshman Niklas Fraim had an RBI single for his first varsity hit and RBI and Wake Forest-bound pitcher Mark McCoy pitched the final two innings in relief with four strikeouts for Barnegat.
LEGACY (COLO.) 5, MANALPAN 3: Sophomore second baseman Matt Parke had a two-run triple and senior center fielder Ryan Ranieri followed with an RBI single in the second for the Braves (0-1) in their loss to Legacy (Colo.) in Vero Beach, Fla.
Ranieri went 2-for-4.
Legacy reliever Ian Kolanrell pitched five innings of two-hit relief with three strikeouts to pick up the win.
Lakewood at Neptune, postponed.
Red Bank at Colts Neck, postponed
Long Branch at Matawan, postponed
Northern Burl. at Wall, postponed
Midd. South at Brick, postponed
Somerville at Shore, postponed
Howell at Southern, postponed
Mater Dei at Brick Mem., postponed
Kinnelon at Jackson Mem., postponed
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EVEN for London's most established and respected designers, Fashion Week is a cause for a bit of worry: Betty Jackson, who launched her eponymous label in 1981, confesses it never gets easier.
"I'm nervous but excited. Too much to do in too short a time and I hate being in a panic about things." Aside from a few nerves, when it comes to the show she tells us we can expect bold colour and chunky textures.
"I read Patti Smith's book about her early years with Robert Mapplethorpe and loved the carelessness and spontaneity of the life they lived in New York. There was an underlying fragility and impermanence to everything mixed with huge amounts of love, and we found it was a good way for us to approach the collection this season," notes Jackson, elaborating that, in terms of key pieces, the "knitwear is really important this time and there's a couple of nice dresse".
And what will she be doing after LFW? "Having a few days off!"
Betty Jackson will show her autumn/winter 2011-12 collection on February 19.


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New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): India's PSLV-C46 successfully launched RISAT-2B satellite from of Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said.
"PSLV-C46 lifted-off at 05:30 Hrs (IST) on May 22, 2019 from the First Launch Pad of SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota. PSLV-C46 was the 72nd launch vehicle mission from SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota," read the statement issued by the Indian space research agency.
In this mission, the 'Core-Alone' configuration of PSLV was flown (without the use of solid strap-on motors).
🇮🇳 #ISROMissions 🇮🇳— ISRO (@isro) May 22, 2019
For those who missed watching the launch live, take a look at the majestic lift-off of #PSLVC46!
Mission accomplished successfully! pic.twitter.com/Nec1XkQ7bt
About 15 minutes and 30 seconds after lift-off, RISAT-2B was injected into an orbit of 555 km at an inclination of 37 degree to the equator.
RISAT-2B with a lift-off mass of 615 kg, is a radar imaging earth observation satellite.
"The satellite is intended to provide services to Agriculture, Forestry and Disaster Management domains," read the statement.
Image: ISRO Twitter page


text: As grills fire up across the country and we prepare for Memorial Day Weekend to officially kick off grilling season, I started thinking about all the delicious things we're going to be eating from the grill. Lean cuts of meat are obvious, but did you know that you can work every food group onto the grill? Here are some ideas to cross merchandise to inspire our customers while enhancing nutrition and taste.


text: Social Pro Daily Here Are the Winners of the Third Annual Shorty Social Good Awards The best cause marketing campaigns were honoredBy David Cohen|November 15, 2018 Who took these home? The complete list is belowShorty AwardsShare By David Cohen|November 15, 2018 Share The Third Annual Shorty Social Good Awards—which highlight the best marketing campaigns in support of causes—were handed out Thursday night at Current in New York.The event was hosted by Dulcé Sloan, the newest full-time correspondent on Comedy Central's The Daily Show With Trevor Noah.A new Impact Award debuted this year, and the initial honoree is Jackie Cruz, one of the stars of Netlix's Orange Is the New Black.The Shorty Awards cited her work with The Justice League NYC, a subsection of charity The Gathering for Justice, which worked on projects including the Women's March, the NYPD12, #TakeAKnee and the water crisis in Flint, Mich. A Shorty Awards spokesperson said, "Jackie's voice has rapidly grown to become a powerful tool to in her fight to help and empower women, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people of color, addressing issues like immigration reform, payment inequalities, criminal justice reform and diversity in casting, to name a few."Gregory Galant, co-founder of the Shorty Awards and CEO of MuckRack, added, "This year, we received a record number of entries from brands, agencies and nonprofits. Brands and organization are taking more stands on big issues than ever before. There was an increase in number of international winning entries this year, with work entered from countries including India, Ireland, Lebanon, Singapore, Canada, Brazil, the U.K. and Denmark." Gregory GalantShorty Awards The Shorty Awards provided more details on those international winners: India: Watconsult had two wins and three honors, and Kaboom, Wash United and White Rivers Media scored one win apiece. Ireland: Connector had one win. Lebanon: ABAAD and Leo Burnet Lebanon won Gender Equality for fighting for women's rights. Singapore: Our Better World won Youth & Family for spreading awareness about child sexual abuse. Canada: Zula Alpha Kilo won for a public-service announcement against drunk driving in Canada. U.K.: Zathu and Girl Effect received a gold honor for gender equality. Brazil: McCann Brazil and Zombie Studio won gold for a film for childhood cancer. Denmark: Gorilla Media and the Danish Women's Society took home two gold honors for #AskFirst. Other big winners Thursday night included: McCann—which dominated last year's ceremony with Fearless Girl—won five awards for three different entries. Group Nine also left with five statues—three for NowThis and two for The Dodo. Picture Motion won three Shorty Awards for three different entries. Guns, gun control and gun awareness were big topics, as @DailyGunDeaths and Price on Our Lives had two wins apiece.Finally, the Shorty Awards called out a repeat winner: The Pure Imagination Project, a collaboration between MullenLowe and the Alzheimer's Association, won three awards at the 10th Annual Shorty Awards earlier this year, and Thursday night, it won Best in Public Health and Best NGO (non-governmental organization). The Third Annual Shorty Social Good Awards Winners:Best Integrated Campaign#MoreRoleModelsBest Mobile Campaign OkCupid's & Planned Parenthood's #IStandWithPP Profile BadgeBest Multiplatform CampaignMake-A-Wish "Wishes Take Muscle" Campaign Best On a Shoestring CampaignPrice on Our LivesBest Pro Bono CampaignSuburban Horror StoryBest Social Movement CampaignPrice on Our LivesBest in Animal & WildlifeBarred from Love: Mobilizing a Movement to Stop Puppy MillsBest in Civic EngagementInequality Media: Spreading Truth & Empowering ActionBest work for Developing NationsGiving Nonprofits Free Access to Skills—Building Courses & Communities Where It Matters MostBest in Diversity & Inclusion7-Second ResumesBest in EducationThe Astronaut Reality HelmetBest in Emergency ReliefHome Runs for Hurricane RecoveryBest in Environment & SustainabilitySave The Food – Phase TwoBest in Gender EqualityA White Dress Doesn't Cover the Rape #Undress522Continue ReadingPages: 1 2 Share https://adweek.it/2zaZxnb copy David Cohen David Cohen is editor of Adweek's Social Pro Daily. Adweek Adweek


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This was the 2nd year for the Wine & Chocolate 1/2 Marathon, 10K, and 5K. The race is held at LakePoint Sports Complex which is a very large sporting event venue in metro Atlanta. Momma K ran the 10K and I ran the 1/2 marathon (as we both did in 2014). It is always nice to have a race with a 8:00 start time that is only 10 minutes from the house - yay for sleeping in! When we arrived at the race we met up with a few of our running friends.
As I came up to mile 11 I noticed a number of runners mysteriously appearing in front of me. They were runners that I have not seen at all on course for 11 miles so where did they come from? The 5K and 10K started 20 minutes after the half marathon, so at first I thought maybe they were 10Kers still on course. Then I did the math, these runners were moving way to quickly to have been out here this long. After I finished the race I found out what happened. There were not any signs or volunteers to indicate turns and turnarounds on the 5K and 10K courses which caused a number of runners to get lost on course. Even Momma K who is a very seasoned runner got lost on course - her 10K turned into a 7.3 mile run. It was chaos to say the least.
I gave the race a 2nd chance, but I don't think I will be back for a 3rd chance. The top priority of any race should be runner safety and the issues with traffic on course and lack of direction are two of the worst ways to protect your runners.


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I got both of my new products in the mail yesterday - just in time for my birthday! :)
I used the ZRopes this morning. I got the Premium package. The jump rope is AWESOME. Much easier to use than a regular jump rope - so much smoother. It is a speed rope, and it rocks.
It comes with 6 of Zuzana's workouts - including a beginner one and a extreme one. They all look good to me except one - which is ALL jumping rope. I like other exercises mixed in so I don't get bored. Also, too much jumping rope in a row starts to bother my feet. But she does mix the rest of them up with things like mountain climbers, burpees, plank knee tucks, sit ups, etc.
Her workout sheets come with a space at the bottom to fill out your times so you can track your progress. I like that too.
It also comes with a 5 day pass to her ZGym. BUT be careful here. It states - if you do not cancel within 5 days you will be charged her monthly fee. So I have to give my credit card info to get 'Free' access? That is pretty sleazy in my opinion.
I've seen quite a few comments on Zuzana's Facebook page from people complaining that she is charging for everything now. I mean - she can now because of her success. But I do not like this idea of giving your cc info to get 'free' access. YUK.
I also got Zuzana's Power Yoga ZCut Series 2. I have not been able to do the DVD yet and will not be able to until next weekend, but it looks pretty good. Still bothers me that there was no trailer to this DVD. I don't get why not.
I do know that she is already working on Power Yoga ZCut Series 3. I got a newsletter with ZRopes and it talked about her KB program, that she will be coming out with a nutrition program (YIPEE) and that she started filming series 3. I find that a little odd as she has not gotten any feedback yet from series 2.
Her mentioned nutrition program will have one for people who want to lose weight and another for those wanting to build muscle. I am looking forward to this. She did not say when it would be live.
The Power Yoga ZCut Series 2 DVD consists of:
Warm Up, Sumo workout, Balance Flow workout, Upper Body Burpee workout, Twisted Chair workout, Warrior Endurance workout, 100 Ab Workout, Cool Down.
I liked her first DVD better, but there are some options on this DVD that I like better: you can fast forward or skip to the next workout - where as before you could do that on your PC, but not on your TV. Now you can do it on both. There is also an option to play all workouts which is great so you don't have to press play each time, you can do the whole DVD.
I like hard core power yogi's will not like this DVD, as I doubt they liked her other one, but I'm a yogi and I really like them. I do realize however, that these are yoga inspired workouts, not a true yoga class.
I'm looking forward to using my ZRope again tomorrow. I will use it to warm up, then use one Zuzana's jump rope sessions for a 10 min cash out at the end of my own weight lifting workout. :)


text: Hi all. So after a brief flirtation with a Nikon i have decided to go back to Canon (basically i decided why buy all new lenses for the Nikon when i already have them for a Canon!) So i used to have an EOS450d, which was quite old, so i am looking at what body to buy next. I am by no means a pro, but i enjoy taking photos, mostly automotive, but i also want to start taking a lot more nature based photos, and i also want to save up and get an underwater housing at some point ( i currently use a Canon G7x under the water). So i was just asking peoples recommendations on what is a good model to go for, skill and budget wise? I have been recommended a 5d mk2 (i think from memory) and also another friend has a 80d. What are people experiences with the cameras and also the underwater housings? Any feedback would be much appreciated!


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FOREST FAE - Magic Crystal Wand Antler Fossil Witchcraft Pagan Altar Art
Introducing a new ritual tool addition by Spinning Castle: Magic Crystal Wands made with a fossil deer antler! This antler fossil is from the last Ice Age and was discovered in Florida, USA. These newest Spinning Castle creations are perfect for those with a deer totem or interested in honoring Cernunnos, The Stag Lord, The Horned God of the Hunt, The Lord of the Forest! Each wand is completely unique and handmade by me, Susan Tooker, in my Secret Lair!
FOREST FAE features a Brazilian Quartz Crystal. In addition to the main crystal are a Chrysoprase, a Rainbow Fluorite, and a Druzy cabochon. Surrounded by a rose, spirals and leaves, the sculpting is enhanced with topaz and AB Swarovski gems. Antiqued with metallic gold and bronze paint, 3 layers of clear coat was then applied. The adorned handle is a wonderfully textured fossil deer antler that is over 10,000 years old and a fantastic specimen! FOREST FAE truly feels amazing in the palm of your hand!
FOREST FAE measures approximately 10 inches from tip to tip.
QUARTZ CRYSTAL is known as the "master healer" and will amplify energy and thought, as well as the effect of other crystals. It absorbs, stores, releases and regulates energy. Clear Quartz enhances psychic abilities. It aids concentration and unlocks memory. Stimulates the immune system and brings the body into balance. Clear Quartz (Crystal Quartz, Rock Crystal) harmonizes all the chakras and aligns the subtle bodies.
CHRYSOPRASE is powerful stone. It is said to bring good fortune and prosperity, as well as business success. It facilitates self-expression and courage and the ability to use them wisely. It can bring happiness, which is partly because it helps its wearer get rid of negative thoughts and irritability. It also enhances and strengthens friendships. Chrysoprase is a stone of balance that equalize yin/yang energies and allows deep meditation. It can mend broken hearts and remove inferiority or superiority complexes. Chrysoprase is related primarily to the heart chakra, which it activates, opens and energizes. It also aligns all the chakras.
RAINBOW FLUORITE has a calming energy, bringing order to a chaotic mind and facilitating clear verbalization of ideas once muddled. Rainbow Fluorite cleanses, stabilizes and protects the aura, and improves physical and mental coordination. It can be used in meditation to help reveal the truth of a relationship. Rainbow Fluorite can also help reveal the deep causes of dis-ease, releasing suppressed feelings and facilitating life change.
DRUZY CRYSTALS have many tiny crystals like a "skin" of sparkly crystals. Light and joy are brought to an environment or ritual by a Druzy Cluster. As a type of Crystal Cluster they also bring harmony to groups. They have energy that is especially helpful for Spiritual worship and Lightwork. Like other types of clusters, they can empower the energy of other crystals and stones. Placing a stone on the druzy cluster for a day or longer period enhances their energy, especially if placed in moonlight or sunlight for 24 hours.
DEER TOTEM- Deer is a keen observer, enabled to see well in low lighting and its sensitive hearing allows it to perceive a twig snap in the distance. The graceful movement and gentle nature of these creatures show us the innocence of nature. Deer is a messenger of serenity, can see between shadows and hear what isn't being said. Deer teaches us to maintain our innocence and gentleness so we can share our open-heartedness with others.
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Top 5 Vintage RPGS on mobile –
Mobile games are shaping the world of gaming for the better. Although, many of the games are simple and endless, they are introducing the world of gaming to people that don't normally game. With this in mind these same mobile games can leave an avid gamer feeling a little empty with the lack of a developed story and cartoon graphics.
But fear not!
As you well may know many game developers have imported their vintage games on mobile devices and tablets.
Here is a list of some of my favorite RPGS. Keep in mind they are all paid apps, but download a few this weekend and enjoy them for the nostalgia factor.
- Chrono Trigger –
I might go too far by saying; this game is the best JRPG for the Super Nintendo I have ever played. As Chrono you travel in time to the forgotten past and the distant future, and risk everything going to the End of Time. If you are a long time fan or just starting the quest to save a planet's future this game will keep you hooked for hours. Additional content added to the game after the DS port, ensures a new experience for veteran players. At $9.99 in the Play Story or App store it is not a horrible price. This game will bring you back to 1995.
- Baldur's Gate-
Way back in 1998 this little game released shrouded in mystery and adventure it set the standard for Dungeons & Dragons computer games. Now, BeamDog developed a port for mobile devices and tablets. Releasing an enhanced addition with all of the expansion packs and new content. This content includes new adventures and three new party members. As the player character you are forced into a world on the brink of war. True to WRPG fashion you can customize your character's traits and abilities. It is a little bit of a learning curve for playing on a mobile device, but it is a fun journey non-the less. You can snap this up for $8.11, why such a strange price though?
- Secret of Mana –
Since "The Secret of Mana" released back in 1993, this game took the world's breath away with a new real-time combat system and an intensely rendered world. At the time, this game was setting the standard for RPGs and pushing the SNES to the limits. The story centers around three young people, Randi, Primm and Popoi, as they battle an empire trying to control the mystical power of Mana. They forgot the multiplayer option when creating the port of the game, so that fun factor is lost for me. But it shouldn't dissuade you from getting the game at $9.99. Makes me wish to see another Mana game for new gen consoles!
- Final Fantasy –
Released back in 1987 for the NES, this game land the foundation for RPGs. Final Fantasy created a franchise empire that spans decades and games. Taking the warriors of light the player embarks on a quest to restore crystals to their former power. A little buggy for the mobile port, you can get it for $7.99 and relieve fond memories of one of the most influential RPGs ever.
- Lunar : Silver Star Story –
Released in 1993 and remastered/remade several times over, this game holds a special place in many fans hearts. Different developers finding new ways to spruce up the game in so many ways, but no one bothered to make a third game. Now with update graphics the port has almost an hour of animated cut scenes it is sure to awe. You play as Alex, a young man who hopes to follow in the footsteps of the hero Dyne, a Dragon Master, joined by his companions protected the goddess Althena from an evil power. The controls are sensitive, but it isn't so bad that affects game play too much. This port is only available on iOS devices for $6.99.
Are there any games on this list you would add?


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European markets rose on Monday after their worst week since mid-March, with looser coronavirus restrictions boosting stocks.
The pan-European Stoxx 600 (^STOXX) index was trading 1.8% higher at around 8.30am in London. Britain's FTSE 100 (^FTSE) and France's CAC 40 (^FCHI) both jumped 2.1%, while in Germany the DAX (^GDAXI) was up 2.5%.
"Equities and oil are higher as investors cautiously welcome signs lockdowns are ending, but markets remain in this tug-of-war pattern where we simply don't know whether the damage will be a lot worse than feared or the recovery will be much swifter," said Neil Wilson, chief market analyst at Markets.com.
The bounce comes after most leading indices in Europe saw their steepest weekly losses in two months last week amid fears over bleak economic data and higher infection rates in some countries. The Stoxx 600 had slid 3.8%.
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Further easing of curbs on economic activity in areas hit particularly hard by the virus pushed stocks higher on Monday. Italy is allowing shops, restaurants and hair salons to reopen their doors this week. Parts of Spain also eased restrictions as its daily death toll fell below 100 for the first time in two months.
Oil prices have also edged higher with output curbed by producers and signs of higher demand, linked to easing of curbs on movement and trade. The lift to oil boosted energy stocks Total, BP and Royal Dutch Shell, which marked some of the highest gains in early trading.
Stocks rose overnight in Asia too. Japan's Nikkei (^N225), South Korea's KOSPI (^KOSPI) and the Hang Seng index in Hong Kong (^HSI) all rose 0.5%. China's Shanghai Composite (000001.SS) close 0.2% higher.
Futures were pointing to a rise on the open in the US later on Monday. S&P 500 futures (ES=F) and Dow Jones futures (YM=F) were both trading 1.5% higher and Nasdaq futures (NQ=F) were 1.4% higher at around 4am eastern time.
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text: LONDON: British police arrested "Coronation Street" star William Roache, the longest-serving star in the world's longest-running soap opera, on rape suspicion . Roache, 81, has played lothario Ken Barlow in the series portraying life in a fictional northern English town since its first episode on Dec 9, 1960. He was arrested at his home in northwest England over an allegation of raping an under-age girl between April and July 1967. "An 81-year-old man from Wilmslow in Cheshire has this morning, Wednesday, been arrested by Lancashire Constabulary on suspicion of rape," police said.–AFP


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IET Synthetic Biology
ISSN (printed): 1752-1394. ISSN (electronic): 1752-1408.
Discontinued in 2007. Synthetic Biology is a new interdisciplinary endeavour which involves the recruitment of engineering principles to biology. Simple biological elements can be adopted as reusable, components, which are well characterised and can be used for the construction of more complex devices and systems. The approach allows the biological application of engineering concepts such as modularity, abstraction and insulation from underlying detail. The reuse of modular components also facilitates software modelling, and work in the field is promoting parallel developments in computer software. New students and workers are coming into the field from very diverse areas, and need to come to grips with the nitty-gritty of unfamiliar biological systems, engineering tools and computer sciences. There is a demand for specialised coverage of this new field, including educational and review materials. IET Synthetic Biology will aim to support this growing new community. The journal will publish conventional research papers in synthetic biology. It will also provide a "nuts and bolts" view of this new field, and will provide review and educational materials. In particular, we wish to support the activities of young workers entering the synthetic biology field.