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With the regular season now in its backstretch, the fading Washington Wizards sought to make up ground in the Eastern Conference standings Monday against the lowly Atlanta Hawks.
It didn't happen.
Washington lost to the Hawks 137-129 at Capital One Arena, the Wizards' second straight home defeat and a potentially costly one with less than 30 games left in the season.
The Wizards (22-31) find themselves in a nebulous place, just three games out from the final postseason slot in the East, but only four games ahead of the lottery-bound Hawks (18-35).
Atlanta, which ranks in the bottom of half of the NBA in scoring and even lower in 3-point shooting percentage, shot a blistering 20-for-41, or 49 percent, from 3-point range Monday. In comparison, the Wizards shot 12-for-38, or 32 percent, from deep.
Nine Hawks players scored in double figures, led by Taurean Prince, who scored 12 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, including 4-for-4 from the 3-point line. Former University of Maryland standout Kevin Huerter chipped in with 19 points, including 5 for 7 from beyond the arc.
"It's just got to be something we can correct and we will correct," Wizards forward Jeff Green, who scored 26 points off the bench, said of the team's perimeter defense. "We have to use these [games] to our advantage to try to put ourselves into position to get into the playoffs."
Washington is currently tied for 10th in the Eastern Conference with the Orlando Magic, three games behind the Miami Heat for the eighth and final playoff spot.
The Wizards have a decent home-court record at 16-11 this season, but have won just six games on the road. Washington travels Wednesday to face the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks (39-13), winners of four straight including a 131-115 road win Saturday over the Wizards.
Wizards head coach Scott Brooks said playing consistently has been the team's primary focus all season.
"We've been an inconsistent defensive team," he said. "If you don't want your man to score on you, don't let him shoot. That's a simple way to guard guys."
One bright spot Monday night was Jordan McRae, who scored 20 points off the bench. In the past four games, the two-player with the Wizards' G League team Capital City Go-Go has averaged 14 points in about 18 minutes of playing time per game.
"I'm just going out there, just playing hard," McRae said after Monday's game. "If I see an opening, I'll take it."
Black History Month
The NBA, along with the National Basketball Players Association and Nike, will showcase a special Black History Month warmup T-shirt all teams wear before the games.
Like last year, several NBA players chose 14 words to sport on the front of the shirt: activate, believe, dream, empower, engage, equality, history, inspire, justice, lead, listen, love, perseverance and unify.
"It's a great honor to be able to be Black," said Wizards backup point guard Chasson Randle. "When you look back at the history at what Black people have done for this country [and] what Black people have done in terms of inventing things we wouldn't be able to function without. [Black History] means excellence."


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Turmeric – the golden wonder. It is one of the most popular and powerful herbs on the planet. It has many, many benefits, so much so that there are thousands of peer –reviewed articles that testify to it's goodness. The potency and efficacy of turmeric as a herb and medicinal plant is such that it rivals the best and concentrated pharmaceuticals available on the market. Turmeric has a place of special reverence in the Indian medicine and is also an important part of many Chinese medications.
This spice cum medicine has been used in traditional medicine for a long time, but only recently have its benefits been recognized by the modern medicine community. The magic of turmeric lies in the agent curcumin, which is found in the plant.
Here are some wonders of this Golden spice!
- Fights Inflammations
Inflammation work for our body when there is a foreign invaders and repairs body damage. It helps kill pathogens and other bacteria that can harm our body. However, inflammation over a long time can also damage the very tissues that help heal us as well. It is at this point when turmeric helps. It suppresses that long term damaging inflammation and helps the body heal properly. This is also the reason it is also put on wounds to treat them.
- Powerful Antioxidant
Remember the turmeric milk at night when you were ill? Or why it is put in almost every Indian dish? There is a reason for that. Turmeric is a powerful anti-oxidant that helps neutralize free radicals that otherwise would react with important substances in our body, such as fatty acids. It also enhances the body's own anti-oxidants.
- Lowers the Risk of Brain Related Diseases
The brain has a growth hormone that drives the brain to function and develop itself as the body ages from childhood. The BDNF, or the Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor helps neurons divide and multiply, thereby increasing brain function. A decease in this hormone leads t brain diseases like Alzheimer's. Curcumin, found in turmeric, helps increase and stabilize levels of BDNF, and helps decrease the risk of these diseases.
- Lowers Risk of Heart Disease
Heart diseases are the reason for deaths in the world.
Endothelium, is the lining of heart, and its dysfunction is the cause of many major heart diseases. Curcumin, present in turmeric helps in improving the endothelium's function, and in the process, lowering the risk of heart disease. It also helps regulate the clotting of blood and blood pressure, which is healthy for the body.
- Helps kill cancerous cells (Still being tested)
Curcumin has been found to kill cancerous cells and reduce the spreading of these cells. It works by intensifying its reach at a molecular level, affecting the cell at its core. However, studies have been conducted and found to be more positive, though research is still being carried out to implement this at a higher level, to prevent cancer from occurring.
- Helps treat symptoms of Arthritis
Arthritis has many types, but mainly is involved in causing joint inflammation. Curcumin is anti-inflammatory and this helps in the case of arthritis. By reducing the inflammations and controlling them, it helps treat the various symptoms of arthritis, especially rheumatoid arthritis.
- Aids Digestion
Bile helps with digestion. However, when the gallbladder, which produces bile, gets affected, it ultimately affects digestion itself. How turmeric helps is that curcumin aids the production of bile by working on the gallbladder, thereby aiding in proper digestion. Also, since bile helps digest fat, turmeric also helps in weight control. One point of note is that turmeric does aid with digestion, but you need to regularly exercise for it to work.
- Excellent Wound Healer
Curcumin also helps heal wounds quickly by speeding up the process altogether. It has antiseptic and antibacterial properties that ward off infection risks that in turn help speed up healing. Sprinkling some turmeric powder or paste on the wound or infected spot will work like a charm and the wound will heal quickly! Turmeric additionally heals damaged and scarred skin, which is why many cosmetic companies add it to their skin products.
- Helps Keep Cholesterol In Check
Consuming turmeric helps lower cholesterol and keep it in check. This works because curcumin in the spice lower the cholesterol serum level, keeping it in check, while also preventing other problems related to it. Many doctors suggest high cholestrol patients to eat turmeric either raw, or with milk for this very purpose.
- Boosts Immune System
Turmeric contains lipopolysaccharide, which enhances the body's immune system. Also, it's anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-septic agents work towards strengthening the immune system. This helps b working against cold, flu and virals that you may catch. In the long term, turmeric boosts the immune system and risks the chance of getting the flu altogether! Consume turmeric in milk or in food and see the magic!
Besides these many benefits that this fiery spice provides, it also has a lot of side benefits. Turmeric is the gift that keeps on giving!
It contains –
- Vitamin K
- Vitamin E
- Calcium
- Potassium
- Magnesium
- Zinc
- Iron
Eat it as a supplement capsule or spice your food with it or even consume your milk with it. Turmeric works well any way.
Here are some ways to kick this wonder in!
Make a paste
- Half a cup turmeric powder
- One cup water
- One and a half teaspoon black pepper
- Five tablespoon of coconut oil
Mix them together to form a paste and apply to wounds, cut, or acne!
Combine it in Milk
- One teaspoon coconut milk
- One fourth teaspoon turmeric
- One cup almond milk
Mix them together over low heat and when it start to boil, set it aside to cool. When it is moderately warm, consume it!
Make Turmeric Tea
- Four cups of water
- Two teaspoons of turmeric
Mix them well and let it simmer. Consume when warm!
Additionally mix it with your regular tea leaves for some extra love!
And then the normal way to consume turmeric – add it to your dishes for that extra kick and for its goodness!
There are cosmetic products that have turmeric as an ingredient. A lot of organic product based companies use turmeric as an active ingredient in their products. Look out for them, and use them. You will see the difference in you skin.
Some companies that make turmeric based products are –
- Lush Cosmetics
- Blossom Kochhar
- Vicco Turmeric
- Lotus Cosmetics
- Kiehl's
- Himalaya Herbals
Turmeric is the Queen of Spices. And now you know why!
Want to stay healthy while you eat? Consume turmeric the ways we suggested it, and see its wonders work on you! You will not be disappointed.
The Queen of Spices never disappoints.

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text: Smith still learning ahead of 2015/16 Huddersfield Town's strong end to 2014/15 was down to improved game management, according to defender Tommy Smith.The 23 year-old was a virtual ever-present in Chris Powell's side as it finished on a seven game unbeaten streak, which Tommy puts down to the work the Manager has put in with the squad in the field of controlling matches."The Manager is very big on game management; he talks about it a lot," Tommy told htafc.com."There were certain times through the season where we were not good at it, but as the year moved on and come to a close, we definitely became better. For example, at Nottingham Forest we were 1-0 up early, but we defended well and played sensibly in the second-half and we got the three points. "Game management is massive. If we manage things as well as we have done towards the back-end of last season, I think we will do well this term."With the Sky Bet Championship always being a tightly-contested division, Tommy believes that the mental side will be worth a vital few points throughout the campaign."Definitely; mentality is a big side of football. We let goals in towards the end of the game; the Norwich match comes to the top of my head, where we were winning 2-1 and they scored in the last minute of the game. Little things like that can be costly, so we have got to try and eradicate them next season. I think if we do, we will definitely be better for it."Despite having now played over 70 games for the Club, Tommy still knows he is learning his trade; a description he thinks fits many of his teammates."We are inexperienced, but I think we are getting there. There is a lot of young players like myself, Conor and Harry Bunn, in our team, but the manager is quite happy to play us and we're obviously delighted that he has shown that faith. Conor and I have played over 50 games in the league, which I think is a testament to the both of us."The experiences of the season we have just had, where we have played the most of the games, should be vital. "I played 30-odd games in my debut season, but to actually play the full season (2014/15) has been great. I have racked up a fair amount of games now for the amount of time I have been playing, which is obviously brilliant. Next season I will be looking to do the exact same and hopefully push the 100 mark.""I am always learning; I do not think I will stop. There are lots of players in our team who are still learning, which is part and parcel of playing football at a level at we're playing at. I am always looking to learn and always looking to improve."Watch Tommy and his teammates in 2015/16 with a Season Card – click HERE! Club News First Team


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Blessed (def.) – "describes a believer in enviable ('fortunate') position from receiving God's provisions (favor) – which (literally) extend ('make long, large') His grace (benefits). This happens with receiving (obeying) the Lord's inbirthings of faith" (biblehub.com).
Wednesday, December 16, 2015, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song "I Pray for Them." Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 5:1-12 (NASB).
Humble and Contrite (vv. 1-5)
When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying,
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
The poor in spirit are those who are humble (unassuming) before God, realizing they are completely without resources, totally lacking in ability to affect their own salvation. They know that they are sinners in need of the Savior, and that without Jesus Christ and his salvation that they are utterly hopeless, lost, and doomed to spend eternity in hell. They willingly submit to God, die with Jesus Christ to sin, allow the Spirit of God to transform them in heart and mind, and thus they are translated from death to life in the Spirit unto salvation and to eternal life with God in glory, putting on their new lives in Christ, "created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness" (See: Eph. 4:17-24; Ro. 6:1-23).
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
To mourn is to grieve, to lament, to feel guilt or sorrow, and/or to weep; to suffer distress; to express sorrow or regret. We read in 2 Co. 7:10: "Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death." I believe that worldly sorrow, thus, is not a recipient of God's comfort (encouragement), but only godly sorrow, or the sorrow of the godly who are going through trials and tribulations. Yet, Jesus did bring comfort (solace) to the ungodly through healing their diseases, and via raising the dead, etc., it would appear, and in this way he demonstrated to them God's love and healing power, not just for physical healing, though, but for spiritual healing, as well.
When we think of comfort, we often think of someone giving us reassuring words, a pat on the back, a hug, or words which make us feel good inside. Yet, the Greek word translated as "comfort" in English means "to summon (to call upon), implore (appeal), exhort (urge strongly), admonish (reprove, warn), encourage (inspire or incite), and console (soothe). So, when God comforts us, it is not just to make us feel warm and fuzzy inside, but he counsels, corrects, instructs, urges, warns, inspires, incites and soothes us, depending upon what we need at that time, in relation to what specifically we are going through. Often when I am feeling sad the Lord counsels me and shows me the way to peace and reassurance. So, when others are feeling sorrow, we need to be careful that we don't reassure them or give them a pat on the back if what they need, instead, is correction or urging to change.
"Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.
"Biblical meekness is not weakness but rather refers to exercising God's strength under His control – i.e. demonstrating power without undue harshness. The English term 'meek' often lacks this blend – i.e. of gentleness (reserve) and strength" (biblehub.com).
Jesus Christ is the prime example of what this means. He had great strength of character spiritually, yet he was compassionate, merciful, and tenderhearted. He had no difficulty speaking strongly against wickedness, hypocrisy and injustice, when it was called for, and yet he demonstrated much self-control and reserve, often in difficult situations or when he was being persecuted severely. It is a wise person who knows how to gently balance gentleness with strength, exercising much self-control, thought, and care to his or her actions and words. It is these who will "inherit the earth." To me, the greatest way in which this can be fulfilled is in effecting the salvation of souls from sin through our lives, our testimonies, and via our witness for Jesus Christ and for his gospel of salvation.
Thirst for Righteousness (vv. 6-9)
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
To hunger and to thirst means to crave, desire, need, and to yearn (long) for passionately, eagerly and persistently. Righteousness "refers to what is deemed right by the Lord (after His examination), i.e. what is approved in His eyes" (biblehub.com). How many of us, if we are honest, can truly say that we crave eagerly and persistently what is approved in the eyes of God? Not one of us can truly be righteous outside of faith in Jesus Christ, though, for our own righteousness (goodness) is as filthy rags in God's sight. We are only made righteous by God's grace, through the blood of Jesus Christ shed on the cross for our sins, and through our faith in him and in what he did for us in dying for our sins. That faith, though, is realized through repentance (turning from sin) and obedience (turning to follow God and his ways). In this way Christ's righteousness is now credited to our accounts.
And, yet, righteousness is not merely possessive, but it is active in the life of the believer, i.e. it is to be lived out day by day. Scripture teaches that Jesus died that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. He died that we might no longer live for ourselves, but for him who gave himself up for us. He died that the righteous requirements of the law might be fulfilled in us who walk not after the flesh, but according to the Spirit, for if we walk after the flesh, we will die, but if by the Spirit we put to death the deeds of the flesh, we will live. God's grace is not a free license to continue in sin without guilt or remorse. His grace teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives while we wait for his return. So, we should yearn for passionately the righteousness of Christ to be lived out in our lives on a day-to-day basis.
"Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
Merciful is "acting consistently with the revelation of God's covenant," is compassionate and "full of pity" (biblehub.com). In our day and time, this word is being twisted to mean something other than what God intended, though. It is being stressed these days by those who serve as messengers of the beast (of Satan) that mercy means being tolerant of all religions and all walks of life, accepting of sin, non-judgmental, and being willing to compromise faith and convictions of the Spirit in order to not offend others with the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ. They would have you believe that the Christian faith and practice, as taught by Jesus and his NT apostles, is intolerant, hateful, bigoted, mean, judgmental, and fits into the category of "religious extremism" which they intend to obliterate. So, they are calling on people of all faiths to join together in unity in order to be merciful and to do away with "religious extremism," i.e. what divides us as humans.
Yet, true mercy considers the real needs of people, and it cares more about others than it does about itself. It is willing to be misunderstood and even hated for the sake of the gospel, rather than compromise truth. It understands that making people feel better in this life may be sending them to hell for eternity, because we are more concerned over our own skin, i.e. what people think of us, than we care about the eternal destiny of the people of this world. True mercy tells people the truth. It does not lie to them or console them in their sin. It does not approve of what God calls sin, nor does it allow itself to be entertained by the sins of others via TV, movies, et al. And, it certainly does not validate false religion. If we want to be pure in heart, we need to be untainted, unstained by the world around us. We are commanded in scripture to be holy. Holy means to be set apart (unlike, different) from the world, because we are becoming like Jesus, transformed into his likeness.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
People often confuse the terms "peacemaking" and "peacekeeping." They are not one and the same. A peacekeeper is one who tries to keep peace – absence of conflict - at all costs, including the compromise of principle, truth, integrity, personal health and well-being, sanity, true conflict resolution, and sincerity (genuineness) in order to avoid conflict of any kind. This helps no one, it saves no one, and only serves to internalize anger and resentment within the mind and heart of the peacekeeper, and brings nothing to resolution.
Jesus Christ was a peacemaker, not a peacekeeper. He never compromised his faith and integrity for the sake of absence of conflict. In fact, he frequently incited conflict in order to bring about conflict resolution. He took the Pharisees and religious leaders of his day head on. He did not sugar-coat anything with them. He told them the truth about their wickedness and their hypocrisy, and this only angered them more. Yet, he did so because he cared about their sinful condition, and because he was concerned about the people whom they were leading astray, and so he brought these things to the surface so they could be dealt with, so that true peace could come to the hearts of his listeners, which is peace with God, forgiveness of sins, restoration with God, and true fellowship with Jesus Christ.
Persecuted for Righteousness (vv. 10-12)
"Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
"Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
"Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Yet, when we are merciful in the way in which Jesus was merciful, when we are meek in the manner in which he demonstrated meekness, and when we comfort others in a similar approach in which Jesus comforts us; when we seek passionately after Christ's righteousness, are pure in heart, and when we decide to be peacemakers instead of peacekeepers, we will be hated and persecuted for righteousness' sake. In the same way in which they hated and persecuted the real Jesus (Christ), they will hate and persecute us if we follow his example, and if we walk righteously and in obedience to his Word.
There are those today who are serving Satan (and the beast) as its messengers who are preaching another Jesus, not the Jesus of the Bible, and they want us to follow them, instead, so do not listen to them. Their goal is to do away with the gospel and its messengers in order to bring the world into a one-world religion under a one-world totalitarian regime. So, know the truth, and follow the truth and reject the lies. Follow Jesus Christ, his word, his teachings and his ways. And, pray for one another, because we live in an evil world of great deception which desires to deceive Christians in order to pull them away from their pure faith and devotion to Jesus Christ. So, pray much for discernment.
I Pray for Them / An Original Work / June 4, 2013
Based off John 17
"Glorify Your Son, that Your Son
May glorify our God in heav'n.
Father, You granted Him all power
And all authority over men,
That He might give eternal life
To all those whom now
You have given Him."
"This now then is eternal life:
That they may know You,
Father, and Your Son;
That they may know the only true God,
And Jesus Christ whom the Father sent.
I have brought You the glory by
Finishing the work that You've given Me."
"I have shown You to those whom
You gave to Me out of the world;
They were Yours. You gave them to Me
And they have obeyed Your words
And they accepted them. They knew
That I came from You, and they believed
With certainty, I was sent."
"Holy Father, I pray for them by the
Power of Your name: Protect them,
So that they may be one as we are,
For they are still living in this world.
I have given them Your word;
Because of Your word, the world
Has hated them."
"I pray they may have the full measure of
My joy now living within them.
Father, I pray You sanctify them
By Your word; truly Your word is truth.
As You sent Me into the world,
I send them to tell the world to repent."


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The fourth wall broken? Nah, just move the walls around.
Haha so pinky like :)
Pinkie Pie Rapes Wall #4: Part II
Pinkie stop breaking the fourth wall!
What 4th wall? I don't know what your talking about!
HUZZAH! All glory to the Pink One!
^.^ Hahahahaha. I love these comics.
WWWWWiIIIDDDESCREEEEEEEENNN!!!!STRETCH TO THE LIMITS!
2nd comic: that button made me think of something else...
@supervanman64 It did that too, but you can't see it through the Vanishing Ink Pinkie has on. She IS a Unicorn, after all.
Time for the first national church of Bronyism?"Oh Pinkie, you are are so random. In your name we pray. Celstium"
Pink One be praised amen. And She will deliver us unto the Great Party.
Oh pinkie pie. You're so random.
So...we ARE a cult?
Itchy hoof means LittlePip is watching.
@FlutterfanCult? No... no... no. Oh look! Pinkie brought the punch.
Just had a vision of Sethisto, wearing pope style robes adorned with cutie marks, delivering a sermon on Pinkie Pie's letters to Fluttershy.Make it happen, I beg of you! xD
Cult? I'm not part of a cult. I'm a COLT of the Pink.
Pink pony is the best mane pony. Always and foreverrrrrrrr.
Poor 4th wall, it gets broken so many times with nothing in the way of an apology.
I deny the fourth wall as ever having existed at.Pinkie is still the penultimate universe breaker.Why hasn't someone done a 'mischief bakers' comic yet? (Parody of Mischief Makers for the N64, you can imagine her shaking a cupcake and saying 'bake bake' to cause it to grow can't you?)
You are under my power, invisible walls!
Atta girl! Now you're thinking with panels!
Absolutely brilliant. Pinkie Pie is too awesome. Why is Twilight Sparkle Best Pony and not Pinkie Pie? Silly anon, Pinkie trancends the base concepts of such things as Best Pony.BTW, I was having a conversation with Cleverbot earlier today. Cleverbot asked me : Do you have a secret? So just to screw with it, I replied: I secretly masturbate to Twilight Sparkle. Cleverbot: Silly anon, that's not how you spell Pinkie Pie. Me: HOLY SHIT LMFAO Cleverbot: Bow to me.
Ha ha, we are all very amused.
Something tells me inspiration for the second one was drawn from http://www.collectedcurios.com/sequentialart.php?s=101.
@RainbowDatAt that point, I'd back away from the computer slowly, and find John Connor asap.
Just another typical day of Pinkie Pie being herself I see. :)
@MiColtNot thirsty, but hey she also brought cupcakes!,
*Sabotage Valkyrie mode* I may hate the Solar Empire, but I can see that P.A.R.T.Y. is the real threat*end Sabotage Valkyrie mode*
FiM crossover with Deadpool?
It's bad when pinkie pie says twilight talks a lot lol.
Now this is a religion I can get behind.
Phoe. Are you praying to Pinkie Pie?I approve of that. :D
It`s so easy to tell when Phoe posts something compared to Seth.^^
I'd be pretty cool with worshiping Pinkie Pie.
Have you not read How "Equestria was Made"? Apparently, Pinkie Pie is a reincarnation of Celestia's mom. Worship is 100% appropriate.
What happens if she keeps pressing that button?


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Heat guard Gerald Green looks to reinvent himself as a defender
The hypothesis behind the Heat's experiment with Gerald Green is simple: The same skill set that makes him a live wire offensively could make him a really good defender.
The variable with players like this is dedication, and Green is eager to prove his commitment. As he nears 30, being a mere showman is no longer enough for him. The opportunity to expand his game and play a substantive role on a contender was so enticing that he came to Miami on a minimum contract.
"It's a new challenge, new team, new look for me," said Green, a 6-foot-8 veteran, who can play shooting guard or small forward. "I know I can do it. I'm confident that I can be a better defender and I like what I'm seeing so far in myself.
"I feel like I'm learning a lot from watching the great defenders on this team. I'm coming in early and trying to fast track and get the rotations down. I'm doing all the things I can. Now I've gotta go out in the games and play some defense."
Doing it when it matters is the key, of course, and the reality for Green is that he will be stapled to the bench if his defense is lacking. Miami, which hosts the Spurs in a preseason game Monday (7:30 p.m., Sun Sports), already has defensive concerns in its second unit and cannot afford to have Green be a liability.
He is still an exhilarating scorer, evidenced by the windmill dunk he unleashed in the preseason opener, but this team has plenty of weapons offensively. Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade, Goran Dragic and Hassan Whiteside are all a threat to go for 20 or more points any given night.
The Heat are prioritizing defense with Green, and coach Erik Spoelstra has been upfront about that since their meeting prior to the signing. Green embraced that concept, and the results are promising after two weeks of preseason practice.
"He's guarded me for years, but I've never seen him really get after it like he has since training camp started," Wade said. "He's really trying to make that change in himself. He's very tough on himself, too, and that's a great thing. I like it."
Green came into the league straight from high school in 2005 and quickly commanded attention with his athleticism. He won the 2007 Slam Dunk Contest at 21 — he performed his most famous dunk, one in which he blew out the candle of a cupcake sitting on the back of the rim, the following year — and averaged 16.9 points per 36 minutes during his first two seasons in Boston.
Lapses at the other end of the court always held him back, though. Once, in his rookie year, he was exhausted, but Celtics coach Doc Rivers told him he could only come out if he stopped the man he was trying to cover. Green never earned that break.
Boston shipped him to the Timberwolves as part of the Kevin Garnett deal, and Green has bounced around ever since. The Heat are his eighth NBA team, plus he had a three-year detour into Russia, China and the D-League.
He spent the last two seasons with the Suns, playing extensively with Dragic, and averaged 14 points in 24.2 minutes per game while shooting 43.3 percent, including 38 percent on 3-pointers.
Green's defense appears to have been a big factor in his transience, and it became clear he would not stick in Phoenix once coach Jeff Hornacek publicly criticized him for it. Green acknowledges he struggled early in his career, though he says that reputation stuck with him unfairly the past few years.
"I'm a lot better than other people think," he said. "That's how I feel. Since I've gotten back into the league (in 2012), my defense has been totally better than my first time in the league.
"There have been a lot of times I put all my effort into scoring. This season, I'm not going to do that. I'm just gonna worry about locking my defender down."


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I've been coming to this event for six years, and this is the biggest crowd yet. For that I suppose we should acknowledge President Obama. He's the conservative movement's top recruiter. Turns out, he really is a great community organizer. Although, I don't think we were the community he had in mind.
In almost every other way, President Obama has been a failure.
He faced a recession and he made it worse. He announced a recovery summer; a year and a half later, we're still waiting. 25 million Americans out of work or out of hope. Chronic unemployment is worse than at any time in recorded history. Home values and retirement funds have been devastated.
And all this didn't come cheap. In one term, he will have nearly amassed more debt than all our prior presidents combined. We needed stability and solvency … but we got Solyndra.
President Obama likes to remind us of what he inherited, with one glaring exception: he forgets to mention that he also inherited a triple A bond rating.
But now the American people are starting to do some downgrading of their own.
Last November, and in special elections since then, Americans have rejected the President's agenda. Just after his inauguration, he told the Today Show that if he couldn't turn the economy around in three years, he would be looking at a one-term proposition. Well, we're here to collect!
The President has just unveiled his latest jobs stimulus, and he's furious that we aren't enthusiastic. But Mr. President, we remember your last stimulus, the one you promised would hold unemployment below 8%. It ended up costing over a quarter of a million dollars for every job you said it saved or created. A quarter of a million dollars! And we remember your cash for clunkers program; that ended up costing $24,000 for every car. At the rate you're handing out government money, every American will end up having to pay your millionaire's tax!
President Obama has proved that maxim from Ronald Reagan—it's not that liberals are ignorant, it's that what they know is wrong!
You see, I think that to be able to create jobs, it helps to have had a job!
I spent my career in the private sector. I've met a payroll, and signed the front, as well as the back, of a payroll check. I've actually saved jobs and created jobs.
And I know what it takes to get America back to work.
Let me tell you some of the highlights of what I will do.
Beginning on day one of my presidency, I will take bold action to help grow our economy and create jobs.
I will issue an executive order that directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to grant a waiver from "Obamacare" to all 50 states. Obamacare is a wolf in wolf's clothing—it's expensive, intrusive and unconstitutional. And that is why I will fight to repeal it.
I will put an end to the job-killing regulations imposed by the Obama administration.
I will open production of energy across the country. I'll remove the barriers to developing our coal, oil, and natural gas resources. I welcome renewable energy. But as an old venture capitalist myself, I can tell you this—there will be no more Solyndras!
I will promote free trade and open markets. And, for stealing our designs, patents and know-how, and for manipulating their currency to unfairly attack our industries and our jobs, I will finally clamp down on China.
I will protect the right of American workers to vote by secret ballot. And I will fight to stop union bosses from using the dues of their union members to support those bosses' favorite campaigns.
Those steps are just a start. The plan I have proposed, which you can download for free onto your Amazon Kindle or at my website, has 59 action steps. These actions will do something that is critically needed: they will make America once again the best place in the world for business, for investment, and for jobs.
Last week, the CEO of Coca-Cola said that the business environment in China is better than that here in the United States. China! If that is not an indictment of the Obama administration and of Washington, what is? It's time to let a conservative businessman take the reins of government to make sure that America, not China, is the economic powerhouse of the world!
There is a growing chorus in the country of people who believe America's day has passed. They believe that we must accommodate ourselves to a world of multiple balanced powers. But God did not create this country to be a nation of followers. America must lead the world, or someone else will.
I am guided by one overwhelming conviction and passion: this century must be an American Century. In an American Century, America has the strongest economy and the strongest military in the world. In an American Century, America leads the free world and the free world leads the entire world.
Let me make this perfectly clear. As President of the United States, I will devote myself to an American Century. And I will never, ever, apologize for America.
American strength rises from a strong economy, from a strong defense, and from the enduring strength of our values. Unfortunately, under this President, all three of those elements have been weakened.
I have already spoken of the actions I will take to strengthen our economy. To strengthen our military, I will reverse the President's cuts to the defense budget. Time and again, we have seen that attempts to balance the budget by weakening our military only lead to a far higher price, not only in treasure, but in blood.
I will modernize our Navy and Air Force, add active duty soldiers, restore a robust missile defense system, and give our veterans the world-class care they deserve.
And I will repair our alliances. Our friends should never fear that we will not stand by them in an hour of need. I will reaffirm as a vital national interest Israel's existence as a Jewish state. I will count as dear our special relationship with the United Kingdom. And I will begin talks with Mexico to strengthen our cooperation on our shared problems of drugs and security.
This is America's moment. I will not surrender America's role in the world. This is very simple: if you do not want America to be the strongest nation on earth, I am not your president.
You have that President today.
The foundation needed for a strong economy and a strong military is a people of strong values.
The values I learned in my home have enriched my life immeasurably. I had a mother and a father at home. What a blessing that was. My parent's example led me to marry, to have children, and now to bask in the joy of 16 grandchildren.
For the last 42 years, Ann has been my partner and joy. And what she has done has brought more happiness and meaning to our lives than what I have done, for Ann took the lead in raising our sons.
Steve Jobs was asked whether he was glad that he had children. He said, "it's 10,000 times better than anything I have ever done."
But marriage is more than a personally rewarding social custom. It is also critical for the well-being of a civilization. That is why it's so important to preserve traditional marriage – the joining together of one man and one woman. And that's why I will appoint an Attorney General who will defend the bipartisan law passed by Congress and signed by Bill Clinton – the Defense of Marriage Act.
Unfortunately, when it comes to marriage, our government's policies are often out of step with our values. If a couple has a baby, the government will actually give them more support—in the form of food stamps, welfare, or other benefits—if they do not marry than if they do. Our safety-net programs penalize the decision to marry, instead of rewarding it. That's just wrong. And that's why I will eliminate these marriage penalties. And I will hold fathers financially responsible for their child, whether or not they have married the mother.
Our values must also encompass the life of an unborn child. There are, of course, strong convictions on both sides of the life issue. Yet, it speaks well of our country that almost all Americans recognize that abortion is a problem. The law may call it a right, but no one ever called it a good. And in the quiet of conscience, people of both political parties know that more than a million abortions a year cannot be squared with the good heart of America.
I support the Hyde Amendment, which broadly bars the use of federal funds for abortions. As president, I will end federal funding for abortion advocates like Planned Parenthood. I will protect a health care worker's right to follow their conscience in their work. And I will nominate judges who know the difference between personal opinion and the law. It is long past time for the Supreme Court to return the issue of abortion back to the states, by overturning Roe v. Wade.
Because the good heart of America knows no boundaries, a commitment to protecting life should not stop at the water's edge.
Taking innocent life is always wrong and always tragic, wherever it happens. The compassionate instincts of this country should not be silent in the face of injustices like China's One-Child Policy. And if I am president, you will never hear me or my vice president tell the Chinese government that we "understand" and won't "second guess" compulsory sterilization and forced abortion.
Almost all Americans live for a purpose greater than ourselves. Our heritage of religious faith and tolerance has importantly shaped who we have become as a people. We must continue to welcome faith into the public square and allow it to flourish. Our government should respect religious values, not silence them. We will always pledge our allegiance to a nation under God.
Our values ennoble the citizen, and strengthen the nation. We should remember that decency and civility are values too. One of the speakers who will follow me today, has crossed that line. Poisonous language does not advance our cause. It has never softened a single heart nor changed a single mind. The blessings of faith carry the responsibility of civil and respectful debate. The task before us is to focus on the conservative beliefs and the values that unite us – let no agenda, narrow our vision or drive us apart.
The 21st century must be an American century. It began with terror, war, and economic calamity. It is our duty to steer it onto the path of freedom, peace, and prosperity. My hope is that our grandchildren will remember us in the same way that we remember the last generations of Americans who overcame adversity, that fought in world wars, that came through the Great Depression, and that gained victory in the Cold War. Let future generations look back on us and say they rose to the occasion, they embraced their duty, and they led our nation to safety and strength.
The greatest generation is passing. But as their light fades, we must seize that torch they carried so gallantly at such great sacrifice. It is an eternal torch of decency, freedom and hope. It is not America's torch alone. But it is America's duty-and honor-to hold it high enough that all the world can see its light.
Believe in America.
Thank you. God Bless You, and God Bless the United States of America.


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The Best Way To Eat Carbs
Carbohydrates are your body's energy resources and are essential for more than just your physical performance. There are several reasons why your body definitely needs its regular intake of carbs to face the various battles throughout your day – not just for gym-goers. It's true that if you are a body builder, athlete or live an active lifestyle you'll need a surplus of carbs; this comes down to your balance of the amount of energy you expend and the amount you consume. Bodybuilders looking to build mass could do with a surplus, but that's a subject for another time.
Muscle mass isn't always the reason for wanting to increase your carb intake, though. There are many benefits to carbs, such as stocking up your glycogen stores ahead of a day – especially when you expect to be so busy you don't have time to graze. Because an imbalance of calories and exercise can result in weight gain, among other things, and because there are 'bad' components to certain foods just as there may be good nutritional value, one of your issues when increasing your carb intake can be cutting the fat (or the bad kind at least).
The bad fats tend to come hand in hand with the types of carbs you don't want. There are good kinds and bad 'empty' kinds, such as refined carbs that don't provide the proper fuel that you need. The same goes for fat. Fats deliver fat-soluble vitamins that are a great source of energy when you need it. There is also the bad type that can cause clogged arteries, heart troubles, and higher cholesterol. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2005 Dietary Guidelines recommends that adults get 20%-35% of their calories from fats. At a minimum, you need at least 10% of your calories to come from fat.
So which foods provide you with the goodness of carbs?
By eating more polyunsaturated fats and monounsaturated fats you can raise HDL (your good cholesterol) and lower LDL (the bad kind). By checking labels you should focus on lowering your intake of saturated fats, which increase your total cholesterol and LDL. This kind of fat is found in meat, certain plant foods, and dairy products, which possess other nutritional values that you don't necessarily want to cut. Likewise, try to knock trans fats on the head, which increases your total bad cholesterol and lower the good kind. These are found in processed and fried foods, meaning fast food and takeaways are out of the question.
Your shopping list should, therefore, rely more heavily on natural products:
? Quinoa
? Oats
? Buckwheat
? Canola oil
? Olive oil
? Nuts
? Seeds
? Avocados
? Bananas
? Beetroot
? Sweet potato
? Blueberries
? Kidney beans
? Chick peas
The above list also contains items that can be eaten on the go or pre-prepared and eaten cold when you're looking to get some healthy, low-fat energy. If it's body fat that you're avoiding, snacking may be one of your vices. However, when done properly, smaller meals can be a more efficient way of consuming fuel and good for a speedy metabolism when done alongside an active lifestyle.
Our articles should be used for informational and educational purposes only and are not intended to be taken as medical advice. If you're concerned, consult a health professional before taking dietary supplements or introducing any major changes to your diet.


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Here's how you can get involved:
– Sector Guides: Headphones and Speakers
From gaming headsets to portable smart speakers, our two audio-focused sector guides will cover consumer headphones and speakers. If you're a vendor or distributor involved in consumer audio, get in touch!
– Feature: How to sell audio
We want to hear from audio manufacturers and disties that can offer up advice for retailers looking to increase their audio product ranges. If you're a retailer that sells a lot of headphones and speakers, tell us what works for you.
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Each month we run the following Q&As in the magazine. Get in touch if you would like to be highlighted in:
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Ah, school clothes shopping!
You either read that sentence as a horrible threat or as an exciting & intriguing possibility.
If you're in the first camp, return to your Target/Amazon/oldnavy.com shopping.
This post is not for you.
There is no judgement.
As Amy Poehler says 'Good for her, not for me'.
Be well & enjoy brand spanking new clothing!
As for the rest of you:
Hello, thrifters!
Have I got a field trip planned for you!
My daughter loves to shop & I love to shop. I also love to save money & there is no place better to do this than getting thrifty. I know you have your own tips & tricks & I would love to hear them in the comments!
I make this a trip that's just the two of us. I'm sure it is possible to do with multiple kids (& I give you a giant standing ovation if that's what you do) but this is our little 'thing' so we make it a date.
Here's our back to school thrifty tradition, step by step:
Assess the closet situation.
You could do a big giant clean out or just take note of what your kiddo needs more of & what they need no more of.
This doesn't mean you will everything but at least you'll have it in mind.
If you are one of those Organized people (& sometimes I am) you could even make a list.
I know, so fancy!
Step One:
Choose a thrift store. Preferably a big one with a large clothing selection. We pretty much always go to the Delta Goodwill (they don't call it Superstore for nothing). But we have also hit the St.Vincent de Paul on 13th, too. & Junction City just got a big giant St. Vinnies so add that to the list!
Step Two:
Grab a cart & Load it up, No Holds Barred!
I always let my daughter (a certified fashionista) put whatever she wants to in the cart as long as it's her size. This results in lots of stuff.
But it's really fun for her & all part of the deal :)
I add stuff, too, for sure.
Otherwise she would end up with 15 different jean jackets & no pants. Not the fashion statement we're going for in 4th grade.
Step Three & Four
Try It On! & Sort It Out
(they happen at the same time but I'll describe them separately so no one's head explodes)
She tries on, I sort.
Here she is trying on:
If you are lucky enough to get a big dressing room, you can sort in there.
Since we usually do it at Delta Goodwill I just take over the half wall that they have outside the dressing rooms.
(& yes, people look at me funny & think I work there (& sometimes I even know the answers to their questions) but it's all worth it when we get to the register.)
How I sort:
As she is getting settled in the dressing room I take every item off of its hanger (a huge time saver)
& then I make piles.
1 pile each for
Sports stuff (shorts, dry-fit shirts)
She tries on an outfit
We assess:
Do you like it?
Does it fit?
How does it feel?
Are there any stains or tears?
As she changes out of the outfit she hands it to me
& I hand her a new outfit.
Then I start a KEEP pile.
If it's a No, I hang it on the Return rack.
As the Keep pile gets bigger I try to notice if there are too many of any one thing.
The thing with thrift stores is that you get what you get on the day you're there.
So if you already went through the racks & there were only 2 skirts that worked, that's how it is today.
If you're at a big place there's generally a good variety.
You just have to decide if it's a Must or an I-think-we'll-wait.
Sometimes even if something fits & she likes it I am just not that excited about her having it (Belly shirt with Hottie written in sequins for an 8-year-old anyone?) I discretely put (hide) it on the Return rack. I only recommend this to those who are okay with lying when they get home with their finds & their kid says 'Hey! Where's that skirt that stopped right below my bottom?'. My typical response? 'Must be the thrift store fairy! She always demands a fee when we get so many good deals!'.
This is the downside to letting her put anything she wants in the cart but if I'm on the ball I sort as we go & there are always so many great options that she often forgets about the crazy/not age appropriate stuff.
Special Finds:
Every year I let her get something that I wouldn't typically be excited about (This all happens during the Sorting process). One year it was a crazy chicken printed dress (wish I could find a picture of it!), another a really really old fashioned blue velvet dress with lace collar. VERY Special Finds. It's just a funny little thing I like to do. She doesn't really even know about it (sheesh, I really have my pants on fire) & truth be told, often it ends up being really cute & she totally makes it work. Take that, mom! :)
Part Five
Ring Up & Rejoice!
We usually budget $50 per kid for school clothes.
For $50 my son (who would never in a million years agree to an afternoon of the above. Unless I offered him the Lego Death Star. & even then he would groan & complain at every turn.) gets 2 pairs of jeans, 1 sarcastically ironic t-shirt from Target. This is usually around $50. (Once I have a good read on what size he's in, I am on the lookout for stuff for him at thrift stores but I have to be very sure. I have done the buy, take home, try on, take back & try again dance too many times & it's no Macarana.) He also isn't that interested in variety so he wouldn't even want a bunch of options. I also watch the clearance rack & sales at Target all year long so he rarely needs a giant shopping trip for school.
For $35 my daughter typically ends up with about 10 items, sometimes more if I'm eagle eyed (like Megan) on the half price tags. (The remaining $15 we spend on shoes which I am usually not up for looking at on this particular shopping day) Averaging $3.50 per item? Pretty great, right?
Can you spot her Special find last year?
It's a strawberry printed brown vest.
& it's actually pretty cute :)
Oh, yeah & we came home with a cute pram, too.
It's the chance you take when heading to the thrifties!
Have fun, friends!
Find those deals!
How do you school shop?
Give us the details!
Emily Gulka is the owner & founder of GoMomGo. She has two kiddos (a Lego obsessed boy & a fashion plate girl) who are on the Go with her lots of the time (mostly to their soccer/dance/jiu jitsu practices & then they all collapse at home & watch Netflix). She also has a business called old school eugene that offers drop in play, parties & classes for kids & adults. & every once in a while she writes a blog post :)
Okay folks. We're going to get straight to the point today. None of the usual rambling soliloquies about why thrifting is the best (already discussed that) or what you should look for (it's right here). Today we're going to talk about the nitty-gritty of HOW one finds spectacular deals at second hand stores. Guys! This is the exciting part! We're putting the pedal to the metal and all that!
How to find EXACTLY what you're looking for in the giant sea of randomness that is a thrift store:
1. Be realistic. Come to terms with the knowledge that finding exactly what you're looking for is probably NOT going to happen.
---Thrift store shopping is not very useful for finding a very specific thing. At least not right away. It might take a looooong time before you find something if you have a very particular item in mind. For example, we eat a lot of honey. So much honey that I buy it in really giant containers. I have been wanting a small honey pot for-to-the-ever. It would be so easy to hop on Amazon and order one. But! That would cost a lot more money. And who knows - if I wait long enough, maybe I'll decide I don't need one after all. Or find something else that works in it's place. Plus I love the history behind items that have already had homes. I feel like it gives them a warmth, you know? Like they probably should have a name. Is that just me? Hmm.
---Here's what thrifting IS useful for: finding things that will work even if they're not 100% what you had in mind, and finding things that you didn't know you needed in the first place. :)
2. Be selective. Just because it is used doesn't automatically make it a good deal. I don't know if you've noticed, but thrift stores have wised up to the fact that more and more people are shopping second hand. Since there's a bigger market, the prices have gone up. Also, do you want to know what one thing has single handedly ruined thrifting? A little new fangled fad I like to call the interlines. (Get it? Internet+online? I made that gem of a word up accidentally one day after honestly not being able to think of the right word. Parenting makes me tired.) Anywho, the internet has given thrift stores the ability to look up what gets donated and price it accordingly. So that charming little sweater with the European brand? Yeah, they Googled it. They know it retails for $185. So they've priced it at $40. BLAST. This leads me to...
3. Know your stuff. Whatever you're shopping for, know what it costs new. Even better, know what your stuff goes for on Craigslist and those Facebook buy/sell/trade pages. That way you know if you've got a good price.
4. Be selective. I know I already said that. But this is different. Look at items you're considering carefully. Are all the parts there? Count those puzzle pieces! Check that clothing over so very carefully for stains and wear. Test those zippers! Button those buttons! Someone got rid of whatever you're holding for a reason - hopefully it's in perfect condition and they just didn't like it or use it. But maybe there's a small hole, or a part doesn't work, or it smells slightly moldy. Whatever. Just do me a favor and check it out. Really well.
---Two things I've noticed and look for on clothing: cuffs and necklines. Stains hide there.
---Be 100% sure that whatever you're buying is actually what you want. I can't tell you how many times I've found fabulous shoes that are just half a size too small, and I think to
myself, "I don't mind that they're a bit tight! I can make them work! Because they are perfect!" But I actually WILL mind, and realize that they're actually NOT perfect, when they're rubbing my tootsies raw and I'm changing my bandaids every 30 min and my brand-new-to-me shoes have a brand new blood stain on them. Be realistic.
5. Practice makes perfect. Thrift store shopping may take a bit longer than buying new, but it is possible to zip through a little more quickly if you know how. Here's how I do it:
---While looking at clothes, I skim the rack searching for three things: pattern, material, and color. This really helps narrow down the playing field. For instance, since I am super boring, I skip over pretty much anything that's not plain or striped. Apparently I would be really good at being Amish. The material is also super important: No need to wear anything scratchy or pilled or threadbare - pay attention to condition. At most stores, the clothing (except for infants) is arranged by color, so go straight to the shades that appeal to you.
---When looking at toys, check for stuff that is in it's original box or at least in a Ziploc bag. If they're contained, you've got a way better chance of all the pieces being there.
---When looking at shoes, always check the sole for wear, especially the toes and heels. If they are velco, check to be sure that they still fasten. Also, if the shoes are a brand that you don't recognize, try to find a pair of Nikes or another well known brand to compare them to in order to determine if they run true to size.
---Look for brands that you don't recognize. Pay attention to the font that they're written in. Did that sound as weird as I think it did? Hmm. Well, at any rate, I've noticed that I am drawn to clothes and shoes that have a certain type of label font. It probably corresponds to what sort of clothes they are - fussy labels = fussy clothes, simple labels = simple clothes, etc. I sound full blown crazy pants here don't I?
---Typically, you get what you pay for, so clothes that are more expensive brand new generally are in much better condition used, because they started out as high quality items. Also, people who can afford to buy expensive things brand new generally...how might I phrase this...have plenty of things. So if they buy a Columbia windbreaker, but don't really love it, they shrug it off, donate it, and buy a new one. I don't even bother looking at certain brands at thrift stores, because I know that I can buy them brand new for not much more than second hand prices.
6. Know what you're looking for. I keep a list in my phone of what my boys have clothing-wise so that I know not to buy another pair of pajamas because we already have a quadrillion pairs of pajamas for pete's sake but we don't have any shorts so unless he's going to rock fleece feeties in the middle of July I better keep my eyes peeled for the shorts! Or whatever. The most helpful list I have is definitely the shoe list.
All hail the shoe list! The way I figure it, living in Oregon means we only really need two pairs of shoes for our littles. A pair of boots for six months of the year, and a pair of Keens for the other six months. So whenever I see an awesome pair of either of those, I check my handy list to see if I have them already or not, and then buy accordingly.
7. Know your store. This is important folks. By making friends with the employees, you can find out a lot of important little secrets that they don't tell the general public. Okay, maybe they're not secrets - more like handy hints. For example:
---If you qualify for any discounts (senior, military, etc) be sure to ask about those.
---If you donate at St. Vinnie's, they give you a coupon for 20% off one regularly priced item. This is awesome because you can save money as well as be motivated to follow the all important "one thing in the house, one thing out" rule.
---You're likely to find the best selection when the seasons change and after the first of the year. Those are times that people feel like cleaning house, and thrift stores get tons of great donations. So check your calendar. Hey guess what? It's January right this second! Let the shopping commence!
---Different stores may specialize in different things. Some have great selections of appliances, others have really great book sections. Check it out.
---Many stores have big clearances several times a year. For example, I know that SVDP does a 50% all books and clothing (which HELLO that is such a steal) right around most holidays. This sale is always on Sunday and Monday only, and they never announce it until the Saturday before. I've asked if they can tell me when the sales are and they always say no. Way to play it coy, Vinnie's.
---If you are there often, and are friendly with the workers, some of them are kind enough to keep an eye out for stuff that you are looking for. Isn't that the coolest?
---To move inventory through the store, most second hand shops use a colored tag system.
The longer an item has been there, the cheaper it is. SVDP runs on a three week rotation. The first week, the item is full price, then the next week it's 25% off, then 50% off. Find out when the store turns over the tags. SVDP turns on Tuesdays, so we go every Tuesday morning. Which leads me to...
8. Shop often! It's really the best way to find the best stuff. We've turned it into a lovely part of our weekly routine. Also, thrifting is a great thing to do on a rainy afternoon when you just need to get out of the house. It's causal, drop in and out, and potentially free - what could be better if you have to be inside?
9. Be prepared to leave empty handed. Some days the second hand deal fairy smiles down on you, and some days she does not. :)
Happy Adventuring!
Wowie! That was so good, right?
Thanks, Megan for showing us your ways!
If you enjoyed these thrifting posts, keep an eye out for more through the year. We love to help you!
Don't miss:
First Class Second Hand, Part 1
First Class Second Hand, Part 2
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Mini Review Monday: Mind Games by Kiersten White
Summary From Goodreads:
Fia was born with flawless instincts. Her first impulse, her gut feeling, is always exactly right. Her sister, Annie, is blind to the world around her—except when her mind is gripped by strange visions of the future.
Trapped in a school that uses girls with extraordinary powers as tools for corporate espionage, Annie and Fia are forced to choose over and over between using their abilities in twisted, unthinkable ways…or risking each other's lives by refusing to obey.
In a stunning departure from her New York Times bestselling Paranormalcy trilogy, Kiersten White delivers a slick, edgy, heartstoppingly intense psychological thriller about two sisters determined to protect each other—no matter the cost.
It's time for another edition of Frodo's Hobbit Sized Reviews on Mini Review Monday! Short and sweet just like 2nd breakfast!
I wanted to like this book so much. Cool mind powers in a ninja/forced boarding school/asylum-like setting, a quirky MC and her blind sister who has a story just as interesting, all wrapped up in deceit and mystery. How could this possibly go wrong?
It is pretty simple. Take the story and all of its potential, jumble it up by bouncing back and forth between different times in the past and the present while also changing POV every so often, none of which has any regularity to it. Then make the MC try to act tough and pull off that persona when in reality she just whines and complains constantly. Follow it up with all of the potentially cool action scenes being messed up by mixing real-time action with a weird inner monologue that ruins any possible fluidity. Finally, make the romantic whatever-the-heck-that-was forced and awkward and the rest of the cast be bland and have no backstory to speak of.
That right there is what will result in a DNF for me. I made it through about 150 pages which is over halfway before giving up, refusing to read 100 more. Maybe my brain just wasn't ready for all of the "mind games" that were going on, but it never felt cohesive or smooth and just no. Not for me. Plenty of people did enjoy this one, so I'm not going to say DO NOT READ or anything so drastic, but I certainly won't recommend it. Blah. Thanks as always for reading!
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let the bankers get their money
I've just been reading about George Osborne (the opposition Conservative's Shadow Chancellor) statements about how bankers' large pay awards were "unacceptable" for any bank backed by state guarantees. I was stumped once again because I've heard this before from him, the press and the Man On The Street.
The Conservatives are making some mistakes on their journey to government. They'll get there despite themselves and because of Labour's ineptitude. However, this banker's pay issue is not going to be responsible for the Conservatives attracting voters and as such they should just stop taking vote-buying stances like these. The public is disillusioned by the banking sector, amongst other things, but thems the times we live in. All of a sudden the Man On The Street is not talking about Osama Bin-Laden, Kandahar and the Tora-Bora mountains, but about quantitative easing and the stimulus package. This doesn't mean the Man On The Street is adequately informed as I'm about to point out.
For me to believe that the self-appointed party of business is sincere in not wanting the banks to issue big bonuses is quite hard. Why? Because we have to look at what a bonus is in the first instance for us to think about whether or not the practise is a good idea. By definition a bonus is a reward for greater than expected performance. Success, in other words. Anyone who owns a business should be glad if they have to pay out a bonus. Simply put it means that things are going well and that the people responsible are being rewarded for helping to bring about that success. By extension large bonuses are probably a result of big success. I hear that HSBC delivered almost £200,000 in net earnings per head in their investment banking arm the other week. That was just for one quarter by the way. Stunning.
The only issue we should be arguing about is how bonuses are structured. Fred Wilson on AVC.com touched on it some time ago, though I didn't agree with all his points. Among the contentious issues I'm against that he pointed out are;
- Guaranteed bonuses - This, I believe, was a big part of banking remuneration practise prior to the crisis. Guaranteed bonuses are not in anyone's interest other than the person receiving them. No company has any business guaranteeing a bonus, though I understand the thinking behind it.
- Contractual obligations - "all bonuses should, at the end of the day, be subject to board and compensation committee approval (even if the goals that trigger the bonuses have been met). The board has a fiduciary responsibility to look after the stockholders first and foremost. If paying the bonuses (even if they have been earned) puts the company in trouble, then there needs to be a mechanism for the board to avoid paying them. Compensation committee and board approval does that." Where the compensation committee has approved remuneration they should not however, backtrack as happened with RBS and their former CEO.
Having taken into account the above two scenarios I believe bankers (and any other worker) must be given whatever bonuses their success dictates. If that bonus is large and based on a percentage of the business they've brought in, so be it. The bonus just has to be measurable and the business they've bought in, traceable.
Mr Osborne thinking that large bonuses are a bad thing is just something I can't buy into. Maybe his, the Man On The Street and the press' sentiments are driven by the prevailing economic crisis, but I think that it's misguided and an over-reaction. On the contrary, some of these troubled banks like Northern Rock and Lloyds could do with attracting as much top talent as they can to get them out of the messes they're in. How do you think they can do that?
Of course the Man On The Street is also a voter (probably a former Labour one at that) and thus Mr Osborne wants to be on his side. But hey, I believe voters are a stupid bunch anyway. Mr Osborne doesn't need to placate them by giving them the bankers' heads when he may just need those same bankers if he gets to government.


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ELLSWORTH, Maine — A proposal to significantly increase annual funding for Maine's efforts to market its signature seafood is set to get an initial review from state legislators this week.
The goal is to raise $3 million for promoting Maine lobster around the world — roughly 10 times the annual amount that the Maine Lobster Promotion Council typically has used. The bill, LD 486, also would restructure the council's board, giving licensed commercial lobstermen a larger proportion of seats.
The Legislature's Marine Resources Committee is expected to hold a public hearing on the bill at 9 a.m., Wednesday, March 6, in room 206 of the Cross Building in the State Capitol complex in Augusta.
Maine Department of Marine Resources has solicited feedback from fishermen, lobster dealers and processors about LD 486, which would raise funds by increasing the annual surcharges that they pay for their licenses.
Currently, those surcharges range from more than $30 to $250, depending on what kind of license it is. If the bill is approved, the surcharges would stay the same for 2013 but would increase in steps over the next several years. Surcharges for 2014 would range from more than $93 to $1,000, and by 2016 would range between $240 and $2,600, with processors facing the highest surcharges.
Despite rising catches in recent years, Maine's lobster industry has struggled with global economic downturn. Maine's 5,000 or so licensed commercial lobstermen on average earned more than $4 per pound for their catch in the mid-2000s but have seen that average drop since then. Last summer, the price at one point hit a low of less than $2 per pound after an unseasonal glut of soft-shell lobsters created a supply that proved difficult for the North American lobster distribution network to absorb.
The low price led to turmoil in the industry, with some fishermen threatening not to fish until the price improved and a blockade by Canadian fishermen of lower-priced lobster imports from Maine.
Given the upheaval, most industry leaders seem to have acknowledged that more money needs to be spent to promote Maine lobster. Other states spend far more promoting their seafood products than Maine does, they have said, and Maine needs to step up its efforts.
Patrick Keliher, commissioner of Maine Department of Marine Resources, said last week at the Maine Fishermen's Forum in Rockport that there is strong support in the industry to do something.
"There's no guarantee in life [but] if we do nothing, we know it won't work," he said.
David Cousens, president of Maine Lobstermen's Association, said Saturday that it is "extremely important" to increase Maine's annual lobster marketing funds. He said consumers need to be made aware of the robust state of the Gulf of Maine lobster population and the role that lobstermen play in helping to protect that resource.
Aside from beefing up marketing efforts, he added, there's not much Maine can do in the immediate future to improve the prevailing economics of the industry.
"Ninety percent of what we land are soft-shell lobsters," Cousens said. "We need to deal with what we've got."
Linda Bean, who through her vertically-integrated Perfect Maine lobster enterprise has sought to promote the value of lobster from Maine, also said that Maine should increase its lobster marketing efforts
"We know we have the best taste, the best lobsters," Bean said in Rockport. "This is an important industry in Maine, and it's our responsibility as dealers to get the market expanded [and] show them the quality."
Marianne Lacroix, acting executive director of the Maine Lobster Promotion Council, said Saturday that a new executive director will be appointed if and when the Legislature passes the promotion funding and reorganization bill into law.
She said that the council has not been idle since the previous executive director, Dane Somers, abruptly resigned last fall. The council has partnered with The Champagne Bureau, a champagne marketing organization, to produce advertisements this winter that indicate lobster is a delicacy that is best when it comes from Maine.
According to Lacroix, one such ad was published this winter in the New Yorker, Esquire, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure magazines, on billboards in American cities on the East and West coasts, and online on the New York Times, Politico, Vanity Fair, GQ and Wall Street Journal websites.
"Maine lobster from Kansas? Of course not," the ad reads. "Just like Napa Valley wines come from Napa Valley, Maine lobster comes from Maine and Champagne can only come from Champagne, France."
The same ad is going to run again in the same publications this spring, according to Lacroix.
She said that the council will continue to try to increase national and global demand for Maine lobster, whether it gets more funding or not.
"We hope to continue to develop partnerships like this one that help promote Maine Lobster through products with comparable target audiences and messaging," Lacroix said, referring to the shared champagne ad. "It's a great way to extend our marketing dollars, whatever the total budget."


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Edmonton to Rarotonga, Cook Islands - $796 CAD roundtrip including taxes
Air New Zealand has dropped the price of their flights from Edmonton to Rarotonga in the Cook Islands down to $796 CAD roundtrip including taxes.
Most trips have 1 stop each way, in Los Angeles. Other dates may have 2 stops.
This isn't as low as they've ever gone. Back in 2017, they dropped to $628 CAD roundtrip. But this is the lowest they've gone since that time.
I had the opportunity to visit the beautiful Cook Islands last year with that deal. Here's my Google map of things to do, see, eat, etc.
Rarotonga island might remind you of Hawaii, but with way less development. Probably what Hawaii looked like 40 years ago. I think the tallest structure I saw was 2 stories.
I learned that they get less than 10,000 visitors per year from North America! (Most are from New Zealand, about 10 times that amount).
You can drive the well paved road around the entire island in about an hour.
They use the New Zealand dollar, which is usually worth about the same as ours.
Availability for travel
August, September, October, November, early December 2019
January, February, March 2020
Some info from Frommer's about 'when to go'
"In short, there is no bad time weather-wise to visit the Cook Islands, although the shoulder months of April, May, September, and October usually provide the best combination of sunshine and warmth."
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|For the fashionistas, these super cool brogues in pastel colors are so cute ;)
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Great post hun! I'm in love with the Nike store :P
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This looks like heaven M ;) Would love to shop there too. Little princess is so adorable.
Happy Monday girl
Cute pictures!
I love the kiddie dress section, The store looks so organized and super clean, I want to shop at Wellworth one of these days.ReplyDelete
The kiddie bags are too cute! I also love the vintage coca cola tray. I've been to Quezon city - this is a nice addition to the neighborhood!
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wow.. that place has everything!! :D
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I love the kiddie section. Sayang it's far from our place :DReplyDelete
wow! nice place to shop! love those tutus!ReplyDelete
That is a beautifully designed department store. I love the trees on the posts and the wooden crate look behind the dresses.ReplyDelete
Awww....we're pretty far from Fairview, the place looks great for shopping. I can almost smell it's new-ness, haha.ReplyDelete
Shopping heaven! Too bad it's far from my place
I love how Ayala Land values nature. Loce their concept of having gardens and trees within the mall premise.ReplyDelete
Beautiful pictures love this place!
I really wish we live near the place! I really like how the products offered are very different from those offered in other malls.ReplyDelete
What a classy looking store! I want to see more of their children's section hehe. There sure is something for everybody!ReplyDelete
Oh wow, that looks like a fun place for shopping! I love how they have so many varieties! Loving the Nike shoes and summer dresses. I'd love to visit there someday =D
Take care always, love Christine ~ xx
Though I don't see myself going there since its just too far as I am from the South, at least I got to see what its like. It looks elegant and spacious which is a good thing in my opinion.ReplyDelete
Such a lovely place!
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Oh nice! Makapunta nga dyan sa Sunday with the kids. Actually I live in Congressional so bihira kami makapunta ng Fairview area. Seing this parang gusto kung pasyalan. Thank youReplyDelete
Your daughter is so cute. She must have had a fun time here. And looks like she loves shopping too.
so many great photos:)
please visit me in free time:)
It's way too far for me but I'll go there if only to visit Assets by Spanx. I badly need them! :)ReplyDelete
I wish there was a WellWorth near my area will visit it for sureReplyDelete
I've only been to WellWorth once and it was worth the short visit. Would love to drop by again though :)ReplyDelete
wow this is such a nice place!
I wish I could go!
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Nice store!
I love the look of the store! Just wish I lived a bit closer, or perhaps if they put up a branch here, that would be nice!ReplyDelete
Thanks so much for your sweet comment on my blog! This place sounds cute xx
How sweet is the little one..:)ReplyDelete
the little girl is so adorable
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Super nice talaga ng Wellworth! Dami pa nila sale lagi and okay yung mga brands nila. :)ReplyDelete
Nice place :) M&MFASHIONBITES mmfashionbites.blogspot.grReplyDelete
Great photos!! I'd love to go there one day! <3
Wow!! There are plenty of very nice things!! :DReplyDelete
amazing photos!!
What a great store! They really seem to have everything over there :)
Nice post :)
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Ammini, P L and Prasad, C J and Subbaraman, G (2004) The mini trawl fishery of Kerala. Marine Fisheries Information Service, Technical and Extension Series, 181. pp. 4-5.
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Mini trawl operation started in Kerala during 1987, is another post motorisation innovation like the ring seine by the artisanal fishers. During 1987-2002, annual mini trawl landings ranged between 1,500 and 18,600 tonnes. The minimum landing was in 1987, when this gear was introduced for the first time in Kerala and the peak landings of 18,600 tonnes was during 1997. The low investment of the mini trawls at the initial stage has attracted more fishermen. A trend in component group landings and seasonal trends have been cited in this information. They could earn more for their livelihood with less investment. Prawns which come to the nearby shore for breeding, are caught by this gear. Appropriate management measures need to be taken to regulate this fishery for ensuring sustrainbility and better livelihood for the artisanal sector.
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Ottawa, ON: August 21, 2018 — After years of advocacy from anti-poverty organizations across Canada, the federal government has launched the long-awaited national poverty reduction strategy – Creating Opportunity for All: Canada's First Poverty Reduction Strategy.
Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ), a national faith-based policy organization, has advocated for a National Anti-Poverty Plan for over a decade.
"This is a good announcement for those living in poverty," says Joe Gunn, executive director of CPJ. "However, this strategy falls short of what anti-poverty and faith-based groups wanted."
The federal poverty reduction strategy sets a target to reduce poverty rates in Canada by 50 per cent of 2015 rates by 2030.
"We're happy to see that an official measure of poverty will be enshrined in legislation," says Gunn. "But while targets are good, results are better."
Today's announcement includes no new funding commitments.
"Significant and sustained investments are needed to meaningfully address poverty," says Darlene O'Leary, CPJ's Socio-Economic Policy Analyst.
CPJ has worked with Canada Without Poverty since 2009 to lead the Dignity for All campaign. Our goal has been the development of a comprehensive, rights-based, legislated, and fully-funded national anti-poverty plan.
Dignity for All released a model national plan in 2015, after consulting for several years with anti-poverty, policy, and faith-based organizations.
CPJ is grateful to Minister Jean-Yves Duclos for taking the time to personally acknowledge CPJ's anti-poverty work over the past decade.
"Our goal has always been poverty eradication, and that work will continue," says Gunn.
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Friday: New Pokémon to be Revealed Next Week?
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And so, the news lull begins to end. With HeartGold & SoulSilver behind us and Black & White in front of us, the Chatroom & WiFi Chatroom have been booming with discussion & trade respectively so be sure to visit them.
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New Pokémon to be Revealed Next Week?
The first details of next week's Pokémon Sunday episode have been revealed, due to air on May 9th JST. The episode is called Baba Takes On Battle Practice! & New Pokemon - XX (馬場隊員がバトル修行に挑む!&新ポケモンの××) which indicated that a New Pokémon shall be revealed. However, Pokémon Sunday very rarely reveals things first so it may be a misinterpretation. We could also just get a sihlouette. In addition to this, yaminokame has informed me that in the variety show part, a person called Baba lost his Rayquaza in a battle and he theorises that the new Pokémon is a new Pokémon in his team, plus the synopsis of the episode makes no mention of an announcement. We're currently unsure as to the likelihood of either possibility but as always, the prospects of brand new Pokémon are exciting which is why I'm informing you like this but it is still best not to get your hopes up. We'll bring details and confirmation either way as soon as we can so be sure to check back.


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I bought this book last year for super cheap at a little library near us. It's just so adorable and magical!
We got it out of our seasonal book storage box at the beginning of winter and lost if a few days later! I was so sad! Finally I found it the other day! My favorite page is this one at the beginning with all the little lights on in the mouse houses in the trees.
The book tells the story of some mice and a beautiful snow fall.
They all get together and decide to have a ball, and make an amazing hall out of ice and snow.
What an adorable book with such detailed illustrations! I just love getting this out in winter time, and I'm so glad I found it!