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An Emergency Facebook Post Saved These American Travelers' Lives
Michael Lythcott and Stacey Eno were travel buddies who took a trip to Bali, Indonesia. They were only there for a mere seven hours before tragedy struck. Traveling back to their hotel in the wee hours of the morning, things would take a turn for the worst. If it weren't for Facebook, they might not have lived to tell this tale.
Mikey Lythcott Shared His World Travels With Friends On Facebook
Mikey Lythcott has made plenty of friends from his travels all over the world. The 36-year-old globetrotter lived as an ex-pat in Lisbon, Portugal, but kept in touch with his international buddies through social media.
Lythcott would often post pictures of exotic beaches and marketplaces, keeping friends up to date on every new country he checked off his bucket list.
Lythcott Made Plans With A Friend To Meet Up In Bali
Lythcott was an avid world traveler who had been to 54 different countries. On a visit to Thailand in February 2018, he met Stacey Eno, who lives in Gwangju, South Korea, where she is an English teacher. Lythcott and Eno made plans to link up again in Bali the following August.
It was a spontaneous opportunity to check off his 55th country, but little did Lythcott know he'd be fighting for his life just hours after he arrived.
Lythcott And Eno Decided To Explore Bali By Scooter
When Lythcott and Eno arrived in the town of Ubud on the island of Bali on August 22, 2018. They weren't wrong in thinking that a neat way to explore Bali's upland region was via scooter. So they rented one out, put on their helmets, and they were off.
At that point, they'd only spent a total of seven hours in Indonesia before things would literally take a turn for the worst.
A Van Passed Them As They Were Traveling Uphill
The pair's scooter excursion took them up a hill. They must have been riding cautiously, albeit a little slower, because within that time a van passed them.
"After it passed, I could see a turn coming up. So I hit the brakes as normal, but the brakes didn't slow the bike leaving us very little time to make a move and not enough time to negotiate a turn," Lythcott would later recall to CNN.
Lythcott Didn't Know Where He Was And Couldn't See A Thing
With not enough time to turn, Lythcott and Eno rode right off the hill and into a ravine. When he eventually regained consciousness, Lythcott didn't know where he was. He told CNNthat all he could see was the sky through the trees.
They were somewhere in a Bali forest, so it was incredibly dark. As he tried to orient himself, Lythcott realized that he had lost his helmet and his eyeglasses. He also couldn't use his left wrist.
Lythcott Realized He Was Injured And About To Fall
As Lythcott came to after the scooter accident, he realized just how seriously injured he was. "My back felt half broken. I couldn't move and barely could pull myself up when I found a thick vine in the dark. Every move, I kept slipping," he told CNN.
Lythcott said that he felt like he was on some sort of incline. But because he couldn't see where he was, he didn't know to where he might be slipping.
Eno Was Alive But In The Same Helpless Position As Lythcott
Lythcott called out to Eno, who responded that she couldn't move and that she felt like she was seriously injured as well. They were both immobile, lost, and helpless. Lythcott heard running water nearby and worried that the incline they were on would fall into a body of water.
If it was too deep, their injuries would probably prevent them from swimming out and they might drown. But if it was too shallow, they might just plummet to their death.
Lythcott Knew No One Saw Their Accident
Having lost his helmet, Lythcott likely suffered a serious head injury as well. "I then did think 'I'm gonna die here,' because no one knew we were here or went over and we were both hurt and for a minute I couldn't even remember how we got there," he recalled to CNN.
Unable to move somewhere in the dense forestry, they had no way of physically going back out to the road to signal passersby.
He Couldn't Call Local Authorities, But He Found A Surprise In His Pocket
As he struggled to remember how he even got in the accident, Lythcott was at least conscious enough to attempt to do something. He had a cellular phone with a local SIM, but realized that he lost it in the crash.
Surprisingly though, he felt his American phone in his jacket pocket. Able to access it, he turned on its international roaming. He barely had a signal, but it was enough for him to do what he did next.
Lythcott Decided To Send Out An SOS On Facebook
"I got it and turned on international roaming and just barely got signal," Lythcott told CNN. He decided to put out an SOS on Facebook. He put out a simple post that read, "Help. In danger. Call police." After that, all he could do was wait.
Thankfully, he wouldn't have to wait long. In this day and age, depending on how active you are on social media, your friends will notice if something is off.
Friend Aimee Sparks Noticed The SOS Right Away
Aimee Sparks met Lythcott in Seattle back in 2004. The friends even traveled together to Nepal in 2014. She was one of the first people to see Lytchott's SOS. "I saw Mikey's post just a minute or two after it went up. I work remotely and tend to have Facebook open while I work. I saw it and of course was startled and a bit surprised," she told CNN.
Sparks was certainly alarmed, but something seemed off.
Sparks Was Worried That Something Was Wrong
Sparks at first wasn't quite sure what to do. "I worried that he had been drugged or kidnapped or something," she told CNN.
"I went on his FB page and was going to send him a message when I realized that there is a call option now, so I called him. I think I was the first person to actually talk to him." Sparks confirmed that Lythcott was very much in grave danger.
Many Of His Friends Believed It Was A Scam
As more people saw Lythcott's SOS, they too believed that something was up. "It was great that I talked to him because some people were worried that his phone had been stolen or that his account had been hacked. And I was able to say, I know his voice and I know it is him, that he is very badly injured and needs help," Sparks told CNN.
Soon, those friends realized that the SOS was very real.
Lythcott Had Little Time To Communicate With The Outside World
For Lythcott to be able to post an SOS to Facebook and be able to talk to Sparks was incredibly lucky. Because of the situation he was in, communicating with the outside world was actually a struggle.
Since he couldn't move his left wrist, he could only use his right hand to type on his phone. Worse yet, international roaming was beginning to take its toll on the phone and the battery was beginning to die.
Lythcott Dropped A Pin To Share His Approximate Location
With what little time he had, Lythcott was at least able to share his location with Sparks. "He said he didn't know where he was, that he woke up in the woods. He was very disoriented. I asked him if he could send me a pin drop, which he did," Sparks told CNN.
Thanks to Facebook's location features, Lythcott was able to share his approximate location with Sparks because even he couldn't say for sure where he was in Bali.
Lythcott's Facebook Friends Banded Together To Rescue Him
With knowledge of Lythcott's approximate location in Bali, Sparks was able to get more of his friends to help save him. A Vancouver friend had contacts in Indonesia to get the ball rolling on Lythcott's rescue, while another friend in the Netherlands contacted the local Bali police.
Based on the location that Lythcott shared, one of his friends in Los Angeles was able to use online maps to see that he was indeed next to a waterfall.
Lythcott And Eno's Rescue Became An International Effort
Thanks to a friend in Prague, they accessed the phone numbers of the Indonesian consulate. "A bunch of Mikey's friends were posting phone numbers to call, and I got in touch with a woman named Christine at the consulate, I think."
"She gave me her email and I sent her screenshots of Mikey's location. I don't want to think about what would have happened if he didn't have his phone, or if his battery was dead," Sparks told CNN."
Lythcott Was Told That Help Was On The Way
All of Lythcott's Facebook friends' efforts really paid off. Just before his phone gave out, Lythcott was able to speak to Indonesian authorities.
"I got a call from a guy named Joe from the [consulate] who said help was coming but to help him find me. I told him there was a hotel near my GPS pin, that I'd be just before that hotel, then my battery died," Lythcott recalled to CNN.
They Kept Slipping, So Lythcott Was Sure They Were Going To Die
A huge international rescue effort was going on. Meanwhile, Lythcott and Eno were still holding on for dear life. All they could do was have faith that the rescue mission was real, but they were steadily slipping into the ravine. Even worse, after his phone died, Lythcott began losing consciousness.
Despite that, he kept assuring Eno that help was on its way. "I really though we would die so I wanted to comfort her," Lythcott told CNN.
Help Arrived By The Next Morning After What Felt Like Hours
Lythcott recalled that it must have been three or four hours before help finally arrived. When they heard people on the road, they mustered up what little energy they had left to call out for help. The rescue party had arrived and successfully pulled Lythcott and Eno out of the ravine.
They must have been down there for a long time because it was morning when they finally made it out. In the full light of day, they could finally assess the damage.
Lythcott And Eno Fell Pretty Far And Were Near Death
After they were pulled out of the ravine, Lythcott told CNN, "It was the first time seeing how far we went down. It was far." Lythcott and Eno were seriously in bad shape. The rescue party put them on the back of a flatbed truck and took them to a local hospital.
X-rays indicated that their condition was far worse than the hospital could handle. So they were transferred to a facility with more advanced equipment.
Lythcott Had Surgery To Mend A Skull Fracture And Broken Wrist
Lythcott and Eno were transferred to the BIMC Hospital in the Bali resort town of Kuta, where they underwent life-saving surgeries. Lythcott suffered a skull fracture, a broken wrist, cracked ribs and spine, as well as internal damage and perforated bowels.
He had to have surgery on his skull, wrist, and abdomen and even had to have chest tubes inserted to inflate his lungs. He had to stay in the hospital until September 3, 2018.
Eno Broke Her Wrist Too, But Seriously Injured Her Face
As for Eno, she seriously fractured her cheekbones, nose, and her left wrist. Something apparently also split her tongue during the accident. Because her injuries weren't as grave as Lythcott's she was released from the hospital earlier and was able to return to her home in Korea.
Lythcott's sister flew out to see him and after he was released from the hospital, they stayed at a nearby hotel until he was well enough to return to her home outside of Atlanta.
Eno Says The "Wild Ride" Won't Stop Her From Traveling
Eno looks back on her trip to Bali as a "wild ride." She told CNNthat the accident won't keep her from exploring the world. "This guy's trip to Indonesia to meet me spontaneously meant his 55th country! He truly inspires me. I know travel is scary and risky sometimes, but there is no way either of us will stop." she said.
Some people would be scared off traveling for quite some time, but not Eno and Lythcott.
They Are Both Still Dealing With The Shock
Lythcott and Eno are likely to suffer shock for quite some time after surviving a near-death experience. "I was talking with Mike on Wednesday. That was our two-week anniversary [of the crash], and we were both so in shock from it all, like it actually happened."
"We're both still shaken, that we would have died without technology. Both of us are thinking there's reason we're both alive," Eno told Inc.on September 10, 2018.
They're Very Aware That Facebook Is The Real Hero
Lythcott also told Inc., "Facebook didn't 'kind of' save our lives. It's directly responsible. I knew if I put out a scary message, [my friends] would help find me. And I was scared. I honestly thought we were going to die."
Lythcott is grateful for his 2,600-plus Facebook friends. He knew that there would be at least one person in the mix that would take him seriously. Miraculously, dozens of them came out of the woodwork.
Friends Made During Travel Turned Out To Be Blessings
Eno realized the value of the friendships they made during their travels. "When traveling you meet so many people with interesting and outstanding things to share. This tragic accident has shown us and reminded how many people we have touched along the way," Eno told CNN.
It was a blessing that Lythcott had so many Facebook friends who were online at the time. If this had happened to someone who doesn't have much of a following on social media, they might not have been so lucky.
Technology Saved The Day, Otherwise They Might Have Died
"Without technology and friends we would have not survived. Without the people we met along our adventures we would be much deeper in trouble and less of this magic you give," Eno also told CNN.
Had this happened in a past era, it would have taken a true miracle for Lythcott and Eno to find help. It's a miracle in itself that Lythcott's American phone was in his pocket and he was able to use it!
Eno And Lythcott Now Have A New Challenge To Face
From Korea, Eno tells reporters that it would take several months for her injuries to heal up. She also said that she planned on returning to her home in Michigan once her English teaching contract is up. This is because she faces the new challenge of having to pay for some incredibly expensive medical bills.
As a result, her family has started a Go Fund Me page, where they've raised more than $13,000 as of September 13, 2018.
The Medical Expenses Added Up Quickly
Eno's medical expenses amounted to $30,000, while Lythcott's was twice that. The surgery on his wrist alone reportedly cost $9,000 up front, not to mention the fact that he also had to pay $550 for every night he stayed in the hospital.
Thankfully, Lythcott had already proven that he had an amazing group of friends, so it's no surprise that he was able to raise over half of the $60,000 goal to cover his medical bills.


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The Catholic organization Legatus has named former Arkansas Gov Mike Huckabee and two others as speakers at its upcoming annual conference. They replace three people, including actor Gary Sinise, who withdrew last week, citing controversies surrounding the gathering.
Former Arkansas GOP Gov. Mike Huckabee, family advocate Austin Ruse, and business leader and professor Harry Kraemer will now address the hundreds of Catholic leaders at their annual conference, held Jan. 29-31 in Florida.
Officials of Legatus praised the trio as dynamic and ready to offer important perspectives for Catholics who are interested in the intersection of faith, family and business.
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Expert-Lingva tops the Crimean business rating
Today we received a letter from the Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the National Business Rating:
We hereby officially announce the completion of the national free ranking of Ukrainian companies by economic indicators according to the
2012–2013 statistics results. Based on scientific statistical methodology, the company "Expert- Lingua " (KVED 74.30 «Translation Services») ranks as follows:
1st PLACE IN CRIMEA in the nomination «Indicators of production scale and creditworthiness»;
34th PLACE IN UKRAINE in the nomination «Indicators of resource efficiency»
and is awarded the title of the «Industry Leader 2013» in its field of activity.
Regards for your hard work and excellent performance,
Vozna A. M.»
We are proud of our results!
Our work is highly appreciated!
This fall, our company was awarded a commendation from the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Ukraine and the appreciation certificate from «Chysta Khvylia» public organization for our contribution and assistance in research.
We are proud and happy to work for the benefit of our country!
We are proud and happy to work for the benefit of our country!
New intake to foreign language courses!
In our exciting classes your child will easily pick up the foreign language of your choice. Read more about our methods here. And during all year you can enjoy our offer «Bring a friend — get a discount!»
Where should I come to sign up? See here.
Happy birthday, Expert-Lingva!
This summer, our company celebrated another birthday. This year we decided to party on an ostrich farm. Our little friends (and not so little:) came to join us and wish all the best. And we have prepared them a lot of interesting competitions, contests, games, and laser battles! See photo report here.
Thanks to everyone! See you in September!
Summer Courses!!!
On 03 June our company launched classes where you can study for Cambridge exams: FCE, BEC and others.
If you simply want to pull up your English (German, French, etc.) — we also have summer courses!
You can see our regular children classes here.
Welcome to
End-of-the-year party 2013
On 31 May 2013 we had our traditional grand
end-of-the-year party at our foreign languages courses in Yevpatoryia. As you may already know, all such our parties are exclusive, filled with music and humour, and have a certain theme.
This year's theme was opening of our own channel —
«Expert-Lingva TV». And therefore we proudly presented various movie genres in our festive broadcasting:
- cartoons («Mashas and the Bear», «Madagascar», «Nu pogodi!»),
- action film («New Brigada»),
- indian film («Bombay does not believe in tears»),
- adventure («The Pirates of the Black Sea» and «The Adventures of the Musketeers in Yevpatoriia»),
- detective film («The Mystery of the Hound of the Baskervilles»),
- premere of the clip «Bring it all back»,
- cooking show («Culinary Battle»),
- sports news and, of course,
- performance of the
mega-popular show-biz star (Denis Kucher as Stas Mikhaylov).
We participated in Ukrainian Translation Industry Conference
With great pleasure we heard reports in three different halls, asked questions, inquired about new technologies of translation and business management.
During busy coffee breaks we mixed with the most famous contemporary translators and interpreters, representatives of international translation associations, developers of software for translators and managers, made friends with a zillion colleagues — both companies and freelancers. We even found our namesake company — «Lingvo Expert»!
All in all, these two days in Kiev were very intensive and unforgettable! And most importantly — we brought home a lot of helpful contacts and new technologies which we are already introducing at work in order to improve the quality of our service even more.
Happy Easter!
Practical Seminar from National Geographic Learning
On 26 April our company participated in the seminar «Motivating students: a 10-step guide» (by Hugh Dellar) arranged by National Geographic Learning and Cengage Learning.As always, we learned lots of new things and also met our old friends from other schools.
After the seminar the author of the Outcomes course gave us his course books as presents and signed them wishing us all the best.
Thank you, Hugh.
Teachers' seminars
Spring was marked at
Expert-Lingva with exciting events — on 6th and 13th April we held seminars for teachers. One was about practical problems in teaching children and their solutions. Another seminar was «Motivation and Classroom Management in a Mixed-Ability Class». Everybody learned something new and experienced teachers shared their secrets and tricks. Now our classes are even more interesting!


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I read a few days ago of this incident in an Indian village, and have waited for a bit more information, but none has been reported. It is just a strange, singular event. Apparently as a Hindu festival was going on, swarms of spiders suddenly appeared and landed on people, attacking and biting them. Chaos ensued, many people wound up at the hospital, and two people died.
There are many things to consider here.
Secondly, they were of a species no one can identify. Meaning, that if the locals cannot identify them and this had never happened before, the spiders were not local. Times of India reported, "Whatever it is, it is definitely new to the area. Assam doesn't have venomous spiders, it never had any throughout history, or there would have been some document, text or art that depicted this spider. People wouldn't have panicked like this; they are scared because they have seen something like this for the first time and don't know how to deal with it. They are used to the common house spider, which runs away when you even snap your finger close to it. But this spider attacks if you try to scare it off. Those who were bitten have said that when they tried to shoo it off, it leapt at them and buried its fangs.""
The Fox News article states:
"They say it could be a tarantula, a black wishbone or even a funnel-web spider -- or it could be a whole new species. One thing they agree on is that it is not native to the area as there is no record of venomous spiders in Assam. The black wishbone and funnel-web are native to Australia."
What?? Where did they come from?? The Times of India article states, "Yet the spider menace continued. None had any answer as to what kind of a spider it was and how it made such a sudden appearance."
Third, they were especially aggressive. They not only landed on people, but seemed to seek them out and sink their fangs into the flesh with gusto. From the same article: "It leaps at anything that comes close. Some of the victims claimed the spider latched on to them after biting."
Fourth, they were celebrating a Hindu Festival of Bihu. In particular, this festival is native to the Assam region, and it one of three throughout the year, all tied to agriculture. The Times of India noted that the festival recently celebrated was the Ronghali Bihu, and here is a description of it:
Rongali Bihu, the most popular Bihu celebrates the onset of the Assamese New Year and the coming of Spring. It's a time of merriment and feasting and continues, in general, for seven days. The farmers prepare the fields for cultivation of paddy and there is a feeling of joy around. The women make pitha, larus (traditional food made of rice and coconut) and Jolpan which gives the real essence of the season. The first day of the bihu is called goru bihu or cow bihu, where the cows are washed and worshipped, which falls on the last day of the previous year, usually on April 14. This is followed by manuh (human) bihu on April 15, the New Year Day. This is the day of getting cleaned up, wearing new cloths and celebrating and getting ready for the new year with fresh vigor. The third day is Gosai (Gods) bihu; statues of Gods, worshiped in all households are cleaned and worshiped asking for a smooth new year."
Hmmm. After the arachnid attack, Fox News noted, "All the bite patients first went to witch doctors, who cut open their wounds with razors, drained out blood and burnt it. That could have also made them sick," Phatowali said." It was only later that they went to hospitals.
I can't imagine what it was like for the Indian people gathered at the festival to have this hairy thing jump on you out of nowhere. It made me think of the Egyptians who were plowing their land or kneading their bread, doing everyday things and suddenly there were swarms of frogs leaping on them from everywhere:
"The Nile shall swarm with frogs that shall come up into your house and into your bedroom and on your bed and into the houses of your servants and your people, and into your ovens and your kneading bowls." (Ex 8:3).
It also made me think of what happens when people worship false gods:
"While Israel lived in Shittim, the people began to whore with the daughters of Moab. These invited the people to the sacrifices of their gods, and the people ate and bowed down to their gods. So Israel yoked himself to Baal of Peor. And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel." (Numbers 25:1-3)
Finally, it made me think of the time during the Tribulation when the animal kingdom is released from its restraint, too, and millions are killed in a plague of beasts.
"And I looked, and behold, a pale horse! And its rider's name was Death, and Hades followed him. And they were given authority over a fourth of the earth, to kill with sword and with famine and with pestilence and by wild beasts of the earth." (Revelation 6:8).
Do I think the spider-biting incident in Assam was directly the hand of God? I don't know. Only He knows. The strangeness of it, the fact that some aspects of the event so far have been inexplicable, makes me think of the aforementioned verses.
Just because it is 2012 does not mean that the Old Testament and New Testament Revelation verses are expired. We still live at the will and pleasure of the same God as from past Old Testament times. He is the same God who will judge all the world in the future Revelation events. Even though the spider event was inexplicable, God is still the same: burning with anger at false worship, in control of the animal and natural world, and promising to judge all. Perhaps the Assam spider biting incident was a preview.
The 'unbelievableness' of the story is causing some to doubt whether it is true or not. CNN reports that because some of the people went to witch doctors and not qualified medical professionals, it casts doubt on the story. And that "The evidence that we gathered does not support the claim that they [two people who died after the infestation] died after being bitten by spiders," Saikia said."
LOL. stay tuned.
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I agree. Weird in every respect. It isn't being investigated as a prank not only because there were so many people affected, but because any alleged prankster would have to get the spiders from somewhere, and the ones in the article are not indigenous.Delete
I too was struck by the Biblical significance of this event. I thought of the bears that attacked the boys who mocked Elisha as well as the plague of serpents indirectly referenced in John 3:16. You did some pretty good research...only the India Times article actually identified the name of the festival...I emailed the author for more details but doubt Ill hear a reply.Delete
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The bears and Elisha! Good thought! I hope the Times author gets back to you on your query. Let us know if you find out anything. :)
What makes that spiders so ungry and so avoided to bite human..ReplyDelete
It's so strange..


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Since the United States announced its withdrawal from the Iran Nuclear Deal, European companies that do business with the Islamic Republic risk legal action by the United States. The French Government met here yesterday with about 60 concerned business leaders and assured them of its "determination" to shield them from such sanctions. However, the response cannot be limited to Europe.
Julien Da Sois interviews Jean-Dominique Giuliani, President of the Robert-Schuman Foundation.
It's the hour of truth for Europe. In recent years, it has suffered greatly from the United States' policy of extraterritoriality. Many French banks in particular were forced to pay sizable fines by U.S. courts for doing business with Iran. With this new episode, the issue is knowing whether there are enough European States capable of opposing this unilateral policy of the United States.
Europe cannot circumvent the U.S. sanctions unless it is united, not only with regard to the United States, but also with regard to the other big international partners concerned by the agreement: China, Russia and, of course, Iran.
If that is the case, the European Union has the commercial and financial resources to impose its point of view: it has a commercial power greater than that of the United States and it has acquired an economic strength that is far from insignificant, preventing it from having to follow systematically the vagaries of U.S. international policy.
Even if Washington remains an ally, negotiations therefore need to be conducted within a balance of power that Europe is unaccustomed to establishing, because this time around, Europe has its back against the wall. It has shown itself capable of resolving differences in its midst.
It must now do the same internationally. It's a matter of political voluntarism. Moreover, the interest of building Europe is being measured on this occasion: if France were alone, it would not be able to negotiate as an equal with the United States.
In actual fact, the power struggle with Donald Trump's United States in the area of trade has already begun since the EU has prepared retaliatory measures in case the United States were to confirm the unilateral imposition of customs duties on steel and aluminum.
Europe can, and must, protect its interests — those of its companies but also beyond that. It must promote its conception of international relations.
Today, the United States has withdrawn somewhat from the global scene. It is closing in on itself and its own interests. However, it must also be aware that it has strong allies that can have different points of view.
Europe is now the lone defender in the West of effective multilateralism, namely, orderly international relations in which the threat of war, conflict or clashes can be averted through cooperation. This is a very important moment for Europe: should it be divided and unwilling to demonstrate strength and show its muscle, it would miss an opportunity to bring its full weight to bear on the international scene and defend its interests, its citizens, its values.


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Summer is here, yay! I hope yours is off to a great start and I have some tips for you that could make it even better.
In today's vlog I share:
- The crazy thing I do to increase my circulation and metabolism
- My favorite summer workout
- The "mocktail" I love to enjoy instead of alcohol
- A product that keeps my immune system top notch
- The workout boost product that is so much better than coffee!
I am obsessed with human optimization and love sharing tips with you. Everything is explained in the video so be sure to watch.
Here are links to some of the tips and products I mention:
Also be sure to catch episode 92 of my podcast where I coach Jon on how to break through blocks in his professional life.
Have a beautiful day!
P.S. I have a new podcast where I coach people LIVE on the air. Head over to Over it and On With It and listen in for inspiration and action steps.
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If you were intrigued by the work you saw in 'Making Contact' – or if you're simply curious about historic photographic processes – join The Halide Project on Tuesday, January 26th from 10 AM – 12 PM as we visit the Philadelphia Museum of Art's Prints, Drawings, and Photographs Study Room to view historic photographs from the Museum's collection.
The first of a series, this visit will focus on early processes, such as salt printing, Daguerreotypes, cyanotype, and more.
Although this event is free, because space is limited, reservations are required. Please RSVP by Friday, January 22nd to reserve your space by clicking here.
Photo: Portrait of a Boy with a Cat, daguerrotype, Marcus Aurelius Root, American, 1808 – 1888, and Samuel Root, American, 1819 – 1889. Courtesy of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.


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I have been thinking a lot about my commitment to myself to maintain the progress I have made thus far while still striving for my ultimate goal. I realize that my mindset is considerably different than the many times I have been on this journey in the past. The post below is the next to last post I wrote on Blog To Loose. As I read it, I see my desire to find weight loss success but I was woefully lacking in the physiologic and mental tools that I have found with my new lifestyle. I have extreme gratitude for the tools I have garnered thus far and the life saving people and information that have crossed my path. Every time I make a new discovery – something that will become a lifestyle tool, an information tidbit that I tuck away to research, a quote graphic that rocks my world, a new meal idea or recipe, a podcast that has me firing up Mr. Google – I become excited about the opportunity to become better and more fortified. I become excited that, finally, I know how to translate knowing into doing….for the rest of my life.
Questionable timing? Self Sabatage……
Originally posted November 15, 2013 at 8:34am
Let me start by saying that I have had enough – of myself! I have been asking myself about the timing of my lack of enthusiasm lately. I have received many compliments about my weight loss….even a neighbor that I frequently see on dog walks made a comment to me this week. Why hasn't that translated into inspiring me? It seems to have put me in a funk rather than spurring me on.
I have successfully lost about 1/3 of the weight from my goal. Maybe I just needed a break? That better be it because as of today I am officially commanding myself to break OUT of this funk and get back down to the business of working on loosing the 2/3 that I have to go!!!!
Goal reset for the next 7 days:
- Walking – reset back to 10K steps per day minimum. The more steps the merrier!
- Other Activity – 50 knee raises and push ups daily
- Tracking – track in My Fitness Pal daily
- Water – minimum of 9 cups a day of pure water (this equals 3 of my water bottle containers)
- Weight Watchers Power Foods – 14 out of 21 meals per week comprised of power foods (ha, ha, this equals 2/3 which matches the rest of my weight goal)
- Weight Watchers Meeting – go to a neighborhood meeting Saturday and to the at work meeting Tuesday so I can see which one will be the best fit to replace the at work meeting that was cancelled in the building where I work
- Posting – give a follow up post next Friday about my goal reset
- Be a Force of Positivity – borrowed this one from Shannon H. (smile) "Remember that you are a confident, capable, strong, intelligent lady. Don't let seeds of doubt or negativity get one inch into your thoughts this week. You've got bigger, better things to do than that."
More to come…..


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JK Shin, head of Samsung Mobile Communications, confirmed today that his company will be releasing a four-inch version of the Galaxy S III on October 11th in Germany. Shin announced the news during a meeting with Korean press on Wednesday.
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There are probably two main challenges that beginner tomato gardeners must overcome. The first is deciding on the kind of tomato they need to grow. No! It's not as easy as you are thinking – for the novices of course. There are various tomato varieties which include Brandywine, Beefsteak, Mortgage Lifter, Purple Haze and Boxcar Willie to name just a few. Your choice should probably center on personal preference, climate and disease resistance.
The next hurdle that you will need to overcome is deciding on the most appropriate support for your plants. You can take the route of concrete reinforced wire or use bamboo poles – whatever suits you. However, there are tomato cages in the market you can get and make your tomato growing so much easier.
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- 1 And what are Tomato Cages?
- 2 The Factors you need to Consider when going for a Tomato Cage
- 3 Best Tomato Cage Reviews
- 4 Conclusion
And what are Tomato Cages?
The key to a perfect tomato – the sweet, tangy, firm, juicy and blemish-free – lies to a large extent, on the variety you choose. However, the manner in which you grow it plays an important role.
Unlike other plants in your garden such as cabbage, tomato plants need support. The leaves and fruits can easily touch the ground attracting pests and diseases which apparently is not a good thing. In the past, farmers used to pound long sticks into the ground, and the vines would be attached to them using strings.
While there are some gardeners still using the sticks method, contemporary farmers use metal cages. The best tomato cages are metallic and have horizontal supports where the plant can hang onto as they grow.
The Factors you need to Consider when going for a Tomato Cage
- Strong: a tomato cage needs to be strong to hold up the increasing weight. At first, the plant is frail and can fall under the slightest of touches. At such a time, it is easy to support, and any type of cage will do the work. However, the real test is when it is fully grown and heavy with fruits. If you choose a cheap and shoddy quality cage, then you may be in for it. Invest in quality products for best results, and it will not come a time when you throw the cage away in frustration.
- Versatile: the best cages are handy. This means that they are adaptable to the various stages of the plant. There are 'green thumbs' out there that can easily grow the plant to hilarious heights. If yours is a flimsy construction that cannot be adapted to the increasing size, then you might, as well, consider yourself beat if you can't come up with an alternative solution.
- The variety: there are different tomato varieties, and they grow differently. The only common thing about them is that they are vines and require adequate sunlight, as well as, water. Some of the patio tomatoes are shorter and are standard with gardeners that have limited space.However, some determinate varieties can quickly grow in height, and some of them are known to go as far as eighteen feet. The best cage will provide easy access to the plant for maintenance and harvesting. Therefore, determine the most appropriate size for your variety before making a decision.
- The price: if you are serious about growing those succulent tomatoes, then you need to invest in quality cages. Going for those at giveaway prices will leave you nursing your losses as they will easily bend or break when the tomato plant comes of age. This can leave you scrambling for a makeshift support to save your plant. The joy in gardening comes mostly in watching the plants mature and thrive under your watch. Invest in quality for a fulfilling gardening experience.
- The material: you will find cone galvanized metal cages in the market with three prongs being the cheapest and the most common. The downside with these tomato cages is that their rings easily bend and break when the plant is big. They are also not stable and will move in the direction of wind and strain during heavy storms. As they age, the zinc coating can become an eyesore.If you must go for metal cone cages, make sure the gauge is heavy and preferably go the four-pronged way. Powder-coated cages are not so bad and can come in various colors to match your décor much to your liking.The triangular and square metal cages are sturdier than the cylindrical structures you may come across – forget the beautiful designs that may blind you, we talking real stability here. They are four-pronged and do not wiggle under different weather conditions. Triangle and square shapes also provide sufficient room for the plants to climb and find support.
Best Tomato Cage Reviews
#1: Gardener's Supply Company Square Heavy Gauge Extra Tall Tomato Cage
As a tomato farmer, you are going to need a sturdy cage to support your growing plants. The good thing about this product is that it will support your tall tomato plants. This means that you will not have to change it grows in size – quite convenient.
The structure has adequate spaces for easy harvesting, and you will not have to squeeze your hands in small areas. And unlike some of the other products in the market, this cage supports your plant on all the sides, and you don't need to tie them. During the off-seasons, you can easily fold these cages for storage.
- Supports some of the tall varieties
- Adequate spaces to make harvesting easy
- Sturdy construction
- Easy to fold and store during the offseason
- Durable and rust-free powder-coated steel
- May be too small for some of the indeterminate varieties
#2: Luster Leaf Tomato Tower Obelisk
You will want something simple to assemble when it comes to tomato cages. The good thing about this cage is its simplicity. It may take you only a few minutes to join and be off to some other task. The structure is sturdy enough to support your blossoming tomato. It is five feet tall which may be adequate for some of the indeterminate varieties. For added support, the structure comes with three embossed rings. And in addition to all this, the obelisk structure is quite appealing and is something you will be proud of having in your garden.
- Easy to assemble
- Three embossed rings for support
- Five feet tall
- Provides a beautiful display of your tomatoes
- Assembly may be a problem for some users
#3: EZ Grow TC-4 The Big EZ Heavy Duty Folding Tomato Cage and Plant Support
This is one heavy-duty structure that will last a long giving you a service of use. The material is sturdy galvanized steel that will not bend under the force of the elements. This tomato cage comes with five rings for additional support. They ensure that plants have adequate branch support. You can push the legs of this structure into the ground for a better support and can then withstand harsh weather. The product is also easy to fold and store during the offseason.
- Galvanized steel construction
- Five rings for additional support
- Easy to use
- Easy to fold and store
- Comes with a one year warranty
- It is rust-resistant
- Relatively expensive
#4: Lifetime Tomato Cages, Heavy Gauge
Tomato farmers will require several structures for their plants. This product comes in a set of four cages and at a favorable price. You may not have to keep running to the stores for additional cages when you feel the need to add the number of plants in your garden. With these cages, it may not be necessary to tie the vines as they receive adequate support in all sides.
The structures have 8 inches square openings for easy harvesting. And interesting enough, these products have hinged panels for easy storage.
- Comes as a set of four cages
- Strong cages
- Durable construction
- 8-inch square openings for easier harvesting
- They are easy to store during the offseason
- May successfully keep the plant off the ground
- The gauge of the wire may be too light
Panacea Products 89712 Folding Professional Gauge
The first thing you will notice about this cage is its clean, professional look. It is easy to fold and will not give you much trouble during the offseason. And unlike some of the similar structures in the market, these cages are constructed on the extra thick galvanized wire.
The attractive thing about this material is that it will not rust. It will last you many years of service supporting your tomato plants – this is actually the primary goal. This is one versatile product as you can easily use it on a variety of vining plants such as peas and beans.
- Heavy gauge steel for adequate support and stability
- Easy to use
- Does not rust
- Versatile
- Easy to fold and store
- The cage may be too heavy and too large
When looking for the best tomato cage, you will be looking for a stable structure that will easily withstand the elements while holding the plant together with the fruits. You will also be looking for a structure that is easy to assemble and use. A foldable structure will save you the trouble of storing it. Most of the above products easily make the cut. However, the Gardener's Supply Company Square Tomato Cage stands above the rest easily.
This cage is sturdy, will support tall indeterminate varieties and can easily be folded during the offseason. The cage is also rust-free and may give you a good number of service years. There are also other tomato cage reviews around but these are by far the best picks.


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General Discussion / Re: The problem football clubs are now facing.« on: March 18, 2020, 10:43:19 PM »
On behalf of the football club may I thank each and everyone of you for your kind offers, words , donations and support shown towards the football club at this very , very difficult time. As has been mentioned we have today set up a link on the football club site where you can donate if you wish by clicking the match ticket link , then ' Linnets donations ' and the options will then pop up. Thanks again. I will be posting a total to date figure here around 7 pm each evening starting on Thursday.
I will be popping in here from time to time to keep you updated. At the moment the season is only suspended until April 3 rd. We expect to have further information ourselves as to the next steps to be taken around that date. I will also attempt to answer any questions you may have here or you can e - mail me at email@example.com or call me on 01553 760060 .
Myself and the chairman plan to do a podcast at some stage shortly which will be available to view in the not to distant future.
I continue to be busy on various club business in these very difficult times we are all now facing.
Stay safe, keep well and look after each other.
I now reside in Portugal so being unable to attend any of the matches I rely on these posts and the Saturday/Tuesday match reports to keep me in touch. I moved to King's Lynn in 1975 and would be devastated to experience the demise of the club. Hence tonight I have made a £100 donation to the club. However, I would like to make the point that this process is not that easy for the non-savvy person using the website. In view of this, would it not be possible to add an easier link to take the potential donator directly to the page instead of having to trawl through the website in order to find it and in frustration deciding not to donate. Long live The Linnets .


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Blood donor organizers need a minimum of 40 people to commit to donating blood on June 23. The blood drive is scheduled for June 23, in the parking lot of the Museum of Natural Science – Sugar Land.
The Museum is offering discounted admission to all donors ($5 instead of $12). Whole Foods will be providing refreshments.
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Buying a house in Mumbai is not easy and when you plan to buy one, it's important you take into consideration the various factors that help you buy a home that becomes your dream home. There are many places worth investing in when you plan on buying a home in Mumbai, but if you want to consider investing in a property for a long-term, then there's nothing better than buying a 1BHK in Vikhroli. If you haven't checked out the houses here yet, here are five reasons why you need to consider purchasing a home here seriously.
When it comes to purchasing a flat, there are many factors that you need to look at. One crucial element is the connectivity to other areas of the city. This is where Vikhroli is unique. It is a centralised point on the Central railway line. The connectivity is available from Vikhroli to travel to the Western areas and even to Navi Mumbai that is located nearby. Vikhroli is also located very close to the Powai area, which makes it one of the best locations to invest in. Whether you're looking for the best schools or colleges or even supermarkets, you'll find it all here.
Prices in Mumbai are skyrocketing, and it's not easy for you to find a home that suits your needs and your budget perfectly. However, in Vikhroli, you don't need to compromise on the amenities or the location for you to get home in your budget. As compared to the upscale areas in Mumbai, Vikhroli is affordable. The best part about buying a home here is that even though you're on a budget, you don't have to compromise on the locality or the benefits that come with it.
It is everyone's dream to live in harmony and celebrate all festivals with grand splendour. India is a country of festivities. If you look at some regions of the country, certain celebrations are marked with particular vigour. However, when it comes to Vikhroli, you will see all the festivals being celebrated grandly. This is because people of all religions and ethnicities live here in harmony. Residing in Vikhroli is indeed a fantastic experience.
Traveling to and from Vikhroli is not a hassle at all. There are many transport options available to connect you to various parts of the city and suburbs. The Eastern Express Highway, JVLR, SCLR and Eastern Freeway lend most convenience to Vikhroli as a destination. You can travel to South Mumbai, BKC, Western Suburs, Powai, Thane or even Navi Mumbai within a period of 30 minutes. Vikhroli station and the upcoming Tagore Nagar Metro station further enhance the connectivity. The bus service is also excellent and connects Vikhroli to various parts of Mumbai. You also have a lot of rickshaws plying in the area that will help you travel short distances.
Since Vikhroli is ideally located, investing in a flat here is always one of the best things to do. The region is poised for excellent growth given the development of infrastructure in the area and an investment now has the potential to become a multi-bagger. Vikhroli also has a lot of commercial complexes, so the scope to bag a job close to your home is always something you can explore. While most Mumbaikars spend hours on travel, you'll save that time and manage to spend it with your family.


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How to Make It
Step 1
Line an 8½-by-4½-inch loaf pan with a piece of wax paper or parchment, allowing the paper to hang over both long sides.
Step 2
In a large bowl, beat the cream and sugar until stiff peaks form.
Step 3
In the bottom of the pan, arrange 3 of the sandwiches in a single layer, cutting them to fit as necessary. Spread with half the whipped cream. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches and whipped cream.
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Sprinkle the top of the cake with the chopped chocolate chips. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, at least 1 hour and up to 1 week.
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Friday after school and work Olive came over. It was fairly nice out. I worked on some cleaning and dinner and the kids went out to play.
Once Heath got home I ran to deliver an old couch we sold on Craigslist. When I got home everyone was getting started eating dinner and Heath's mom and sister stopped by with some birthday presents.
After they left we got the kids in pajamas laying down watching a movie and we did a bunch of cleaning up. The house was loaded with snow gear leftover from last weekend and a big pile of stuff we picked up from my grandparents house plus we needed to get things cleaned up for Bean's birthday party. Once the house was clean I went out to play with my friends.
Stooks and Derrick came by and first we patched Derrick's tire. We found a tiny nail in it and pulled it out then put in a gooey stick of tire patch stuff. It seems to have worked great. We kicked the soccer ball around for a while then Jon and Briana came to get Olive and Stephen came by. We played some Izzy ball for a while and then went in and hung out inside.
The girls got us up way too early and so I took them to Home Depot and put them to work.
We made bookends and then painted them.
They turned out pretty good. We also rushed to the store for cake making supplies and then rushed home to get Peanut and took him to his game.
It was his last indoor game but I think he starts outdoor in like a week.
Once home I opened a giant can of ravioli and the kids ate it up. Then the girls laid down and Peanut and I got into bakeing mode.
Bean's cake request was "orange". So we made 4 round cakes.
We used lemon cake mix and beat a can of mandarin oranges into it, added lemon pudding orange juice concentrate and food coloring to it. Then once they came out of the oven we added orange jello.
Then we stacked them up and put a layer of whip cream and another can or so of mandarin oranges inside.
We had orange icing so once it was all cool we iced it up. It looked pretty odd. I added more oranges to the top.
Bean woke up right as we were adding sprinkles.
We made pasta salad and humus and got a few more things ready for the party then friends started showing up. This party was just for family and it was a nice small group. We ordered pizza and then got out the cake.
We sang happy birthday and with some help Bean blew out the candles. Then these guys cut it up.
and we ate it.
After cake we opened presents.
Then played and hung out for a bit.
We were all pretty worn out and when everyone left we put on our pajamas and a show. Heath and I crashed on the couch right away and woke up just in time to get the girls to bed.
Daylight savings helped us to sleep in and after a great breakfast we headed to the trail.
We did a bunch of hiking and it was really nice.
We are working on getting Pumpkin stronger so she can hike a bunch on our summer trip this year. She did great and took pride in carrying the kids water and everyone's snacks. Since she carried them she got to dish them out at breaks.
Berry came with us and other then not finding enough water he had a great time.
We hiked about a mile then turned around and hiked out a little different way.
We were all ready for lunch.
We quickly warmed up pizza leftovers when we got home and got the girls down for naps. Heath ran to the doctor and then rested. I worked on some truck problems and some truck cleaning and then cleaned the garage and got a few things ready for the next party.
Then we got all dressed up and rushed off to McDonalds. We did a little setup.
Then started playing.
I was hungry again and I think the kids were too so we ate dinner.
After the happy meals then brought out ice cream.
and a cake.
We sang happy birthday again and then she blew out the candles.
The kids didn't eat much and we moved right into presents.
Then got back to playing
We hung out and talked and watched the kids play for an hour or so before packing up and heading home. Heath got the girls cleaned up and in bed and Peanut and I went for a long run/ride. We drove to the little lake off Blue River Road and then I ran and he rode his bike. We went 2.77 miles before turning around and heading back. We went fast and talked a bunch and it was a really good workout and really nice. The sun was setting and the weather was great.
Once home we got ready for bed and Heath and I worked at the computer a bit before calling the weekend over.


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Nokia has officially announced its new Nokia E71x smartphone is now available via AT&T. The company claimed E71x as the thinnest QWERTY smartphone in the market. Nokia E71x is featured with high speed connectivity, has built-in music player, supports GPS with AT&T Navigator, equipped with a 2.4-inch LCD display, integrated with a 3.2-megapixel with auto focus function, supports messaging, social networks and etc.
"The trend for messaging, whether email, IM, texting or social networking, is stronger than ever – we are seeing a real shift in the way people prefer to communicate," according to David Petts, Vice President and General Manager, AT&T Account, Nokia. "The E71x is one of the most stylish and sophisticated QWERTY smartphones in the market and it's the ideal companion for people who enjoy easy messaging and connecting with their friends. We are thrilled to now bring this sleek smartphone to people across the United States with AT&T."
"Cutting-edge smartphones like the E71x are a huge hit with our customers who see their mobile phone as a hub for their digital lives," said Michael Woodward, vice president, Mobile Phone Portfolio, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. "Our customers rely on smartphones to stay connected using e-mail, text messaging, and social networks. The E71x is ideal for that."
The Nokia E71x is now available online or via AT&T stores and is priced at USD99.99.


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By Mike Lillis and Melanie Zanona, The Hill
There was no uproar, no media circus, no public pronouncements - not even a tweet.
Rising Democratic star Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez paid a very quiet visit to the nation's capital on Tuesday, marking the first face-to-face meetings with liberal supporters on Capitol Hill since her remarkable primary victory over Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-N.Y.) last month.
The visit was not intended to make any waves, as Ocasio-Cortez adopted an under-the-radar approach that was clearly a strategic effort to avoid the limelight - no simple feat for an overnight political megastar with more than 740,000 Twitter followers.
Instead, in a busy morning of back-to-back meetings, Ocasio-Cortez huddled separately with Reps. Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and Mark Pocan (D-Wis.), who together head the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC).
[post_ads]Afterward, the Democrat, clad in a tan blazer and wearing ankle boots and round-rimmed glasses, grabbed an hourlong lunch with liberal Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) at Tortilla Coast, a Tex-Mex institution near Capitol Hill.
In a brief interview outside the restaurant, an animated Ocasio-Cortez told The Hill the visit was designed simply to "get the lay of the land" in Washington, where she is likely headed next year given that she is widely expected to win her heavily Democratic New York district in November.
Ocasio-Cortez had angered some Democrats following her victory when she suggested Crowley, who had quickly endorsed her candidacy, was mounting a third-party run against her - a charge Crowley denied.
She also ruffled some feathers after endorsing a handful of liberal primary candidates who are challenging Democratic incumbents.
Since that flare-up, Ocasio-Cortez has spoken with Crowley and other Democratic leaders, including House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Md.). She declined to provide details of the call with Crowley, who confirmed to The Hill he had spoken with the Democratic candidate last week.
Hoyer said Tuesday that he had urged Ocasio-Cortez to help the party achieve their chief goal: winning back control of the House in November.
"I urged her to work towards that end," he said, "and I think she has an understanding that everybody does not have the district she has."
Ocasio-Cortez told The Hill Tuesday that she's on board and is working at "translating" her own victory to other Democrats around the country.
Indeed, last week she took her celebrity to Wichita, Kan., where she stumped for a liberal Democratic hopeful alongside another progressive superstar: Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.).
In Sanders's mold, Ocasio-Cortez has proudly called herself a democratic socialist and vowed to fight unapologetically for liberal causes like single-payer health care, debt-free college and the elimination of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
But that has led to some concerns that she will become the left-wing version of the House Freedom Caucus - a small group of far-right lawmakers whose uncompromising tactics have cleaved the Republican conference for years.
"I'd like to know why you're running against a Lacy Clay, for example, and a Stephanie Murphy - before you even get here - when we're trying to win back the House," Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) said Tuesday, referring to two incumbent Democrats facing liberal primary opponents endorsed by Ocasio-Cortez.
"We should be on the same team; and I think when she gets here, we will be on the same team."
Ocasio-Cortez defended her endorsements on Tuesday, noting she's been backing the same liberal candidates for months. It is not "a new or an aggressive action," she told The Hill.
Khanna was the only member of Congress to endorse Ocasio-Cortez's long-shot bid to topple Crowley, the fourth-ranking Democrat in the House. And after Tuesday's lunch, he said he'd offered her some simple advice: "Be authentic to her vision."
"She has so much passion, and [I told her] to pick some of those issues and really lead on them from day one and not to be told to keep her head down or be a backbencher, but to come here and lead," Khanna said.
"I think she's going to be received with great enthusiasm."
Meanwhile, Grijalva, a leading progressive and member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, said he had congratulated Ocasio-Cortez on her win and welcomed her to Congress during the 40-minute sit-down in his office.
"It was an introductory meeting," he told reporters.
Afterward, the pair exchanged cellphone numbers, and some of Grijalva's staff came in to take pictures with Ocasio-Cortez.
But before Ocasio-Cortez left, Grijalva, an eight-term congressman, gave the 28-year-old Latina candidate some sage advice: be yourself.
"Being genuine here is as important as anywhere else," Grijalva said. "I think she'll figure it out."
Ocasio-Cortez also paid a visit to Pocan's fourth-floor office in the Longworth House Office Building, where they talked about everything from the decoration on his office walls to her strategy when she arrives in Congress.
Pocan, who expects Ocasio-Cortez to join the Progressive Caucus, said they also discussed her fundraising efforts for progressive candidates and which committees she'd like to eventually join.
"She's thinking very strategically, which is great," Pocan told The Hill. "We started having conversations thinking ahead about what are the next steps."
To cap off the flurry of office visits, Ocasio-Cortez had lunch with Khanna at Tortilla Coast, which is well-known as a stomping ground for the Freedom Caucus.
Ocasio-Cortez recently floated the idea of forming a liberal equivalent of the far-right group. The conservative band of bomb-throwers has been successful at bending the GOP to its will by voting as a unified bloc in Congress.
The rise of progressive candidates like Ocasio-Cortez has also drawn comparisons to the 2010 Tea Party wave that propelled the GOP back to power in the House, eventually paving the way for the Freedom Caucus.
But Khanna, for one, dismissed the notion that Ocasio-Cortez would be a divisive figure.
"She's very interested in building relationships," Khanna said. "She wouldn't be in D.C. meeting with different members of Congress if she weren't."


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Coming from 2011, and consisting of 12 episodes, Ga-Rei: Zero is an anime prequel to the manga series Ga-Rei by Hajime Segawa. I don't read manga (mostly because I'm illiterate), so I had no idea what to expect going into this.
The Ministry of Defense has a secret unit known as the Supernatural Disaster Countermeasure Division, whose job it is to defend Japan from all sorts of paranormal bad guys. The first episode shows a unit killing some deadly monsters, and that first episode was incredible. The characters were really interesting, they were all mature adults (rare for an anime), and they seemed to have an intriguing back story. Plus, the animation was outstanding. This had to rank up there with some of the best single-episode animation quality of all time.
And then, once the unit returns from their successful mission, they get slaughtered. SURPRISE! The characters I just invested a half-hour in all got murdered. TROLLING! What remains is some mysterious teenage girl with a katana, who killed them all. That intriguing back story? Never mentioned again. It was just a way to further troll the viewers into thinking these characters would be important, just to extract shock value when they suddenly died.
The second episode introduces us to the real characters for the series, the ones who won't immediately die. Of course, they are far more cliche and annoying, and far less likeable than the ones in the first episode. The main character is another sword-wielding loli wearing a school-girl uniform. Is there any other kind of main character in anime? God forbid Japan produce an anime with a protagonist who is an adult.
Anyway, this episode also had incredible animation, and interesting fight scenes. It hinted at a more robust back story between the two sword girls, and was still a rather satisfying endeavor. I was still intrigued by this series. However, beginning with episode three, that intrigue started to die as I was subjected to a horrendously slow, prolonged flashback showing everything that has happened leading up to episodes one and two.
This is where the series turned into shit. The next several episodes featured lots and lots of talking. The series sort of trolled us in the way that Moribito did, although not nearly as hard. It tempted us with some action sequences, only to pull the rug out from under us with a million "plot" episodes. I use "plot" in quotation marks because there isn't all that much in the way of story advancement. What there is a lot of is Kagura crying, Yomi acting like a bitch, an old dude with a white afro wearing nothing but a loincloth, "OH MY GOD WE AREN'T RELATED AND WE ONLY JUST MET BUT WE ARE TOTALLY JUST LIKE SISTERS! SQUEEEAAAL!", tons of Pocky product placement, and boring people talking about boring stuff to each other.
The characters are completely unsympathetic and annoying. They make it nearly impossible to give a shit about them when some action finally happens again in the last two episodes. Now, I know what you're thinking, "LOL BUT BRIK TIHS SHOW HAD TONS OF ACTION THERE WAS A ACTION SCENE IS ALMOST EVRY EPISODE LOL!" Technically, you would be right. Several of the episodes did have "action" sequences. But they are the typical bullshit kind that plague most anime. Most episodes have nothing much happening, and the creators suddenly realize, "Holy shit, this is supposed to be an action show, we'd better include some fighting!" So, they throw in a random fight sequence against some random enemy, which offers no plot advancement, and the entire thing lasts under two minutes. Sorry, but when your "action" sequences seem more like an afterthought, they don't count.
Some other stupid shit in this series included: using an iron filled with holy water as a weapon against zombies, CGI dinosaurs who roll around in a ball like Sonic the Hedgehog, using a motorcycle to kill bad guys, and interpersonal relationships which are meant to be touching but are so trite and lame they come off as stupidly funny. I actually laughed out loud during the scene where Kagura and her father reconcile before his death. It was supposed to be poignant, but it was so melodramatic it was hilarious.
Other than the high animation quality, the only reason to watch this show is for lesbians. Yomi and Kagura make a pretty good lesbian couple, even if both of them are completely fucking annoying. Here is the best scene from this show:
Now that you've seen that, you have no reason to watch Ga-Rei: Zero. While it does have lesbians, some good action in a couple of episodes, and excellent animation, it is actually a chore to sit through. And at only 12 episodes, that really speaks to how fucking boring this piece of shit is. Not to mention the fact that it completely wastes an episode just to intentionally troll the audience. Do yourself a favor and skip this one. Now I'll sit back and listen to all the mouth-breathing otaku tell me I'm an idiot because they thought this anime was great.
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