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Just the other day I found myself in a stress induced vent session with my mom exclaiming, "You don't understand! I NEVER get a break!" Her reply was, "Well sweetie, neither did I!" I replied by informing her that yes, yes she did. She sent my brother and I to school from 8am to 3pm five days a week, that's a HUGE break in the day to get things done that need to get finished. Doctor office visits, house cleaning, food shopping, "me time," work, all of these things seem to get pushed the back burner all too often in my life. I don't have school to use as child care during the day, it's all on me. That can be overwhelmingly stressful at times. Here are a few things I do to ease the time constraint just a little.
1.) Daily Quiet Time
It seems like a simple concept, but we really have to make time for daily quiet time. He can do as he wants, but it has to be a quiet activity. He can use his computer, tablet, read, draw/color, watch TV....whatever so long as it is quiet and doesn't involve making a mess. During his quiet time I will either enjoy my own quiet time and play on the PC or read, or I'll get some house work finished. We are taking a Spring Break this week, so he is currently playing with a train simulator on his PC and I'm working on some blog work, doing some laundry, and starting my spring cleaning.
2.) Early Morning or Late Night ME TIME
I find myself waking early to get M off to work. I used to go back to sleep since I was usually up late getting things ready for the next day, so I was always sleepy. I have changed up my sleep schedule so that I can stay up after he goes to work and enjoy some time alone. I can get a lot of things done, or I can just veg out in the recliner and watch a little TV, play on the internet, etc. There are times when i will still sit up pretty late, and I tend to de-stress with online games or my favorite TV programs. DVR is a great thing. Never underestimate the power of reruns of The Golden Girls to make a mom feel refreshed! HAHA!
3.) I work when he works
As he's doing his school work, I get my work done, too. I will often be working on a blog, review, photo editing, required reading, etc. while he is doing his school work. I can work side by side with him so I can still keep him on task and be there to help him as needed.
4.) We take Burst Breaks
We will take a 15 minute burst break where we stop what we are doing and we tidy up a room for 15 minutes. This not only gives us a few minutes to burn some energy, but it also lessens the household chore burden on me. M will also help when he comes home by carrying heavy baskets of laundry from one floor to the other, and taking out the trash for me.
5.) Family Chores
On the Weekends we tend to dedicate Saturdays to getting things done, such as yard work. I will also help out there by mowing where I can while he's outside playing. Our yard is a two tiered lawn so while he's on the upper portion I can mow the lower without fear of him getting in the way and getting hurt. M will usually help me with unfinished house projects, or help me clean floors since that task really aggravates a back injury I have. M keeps his "Man Cave" tidy, and he will carry laundry, take care of the trash, and unload the dishwasher for me. He would load the dishwasher too....but...I'm a bit picky there HAHA!
6.) Childcare
We all have a need for child care at times. I usually take him with me to all of my appointments and use these as a learning opportunity, but of course there are some that require childcare. I will swap child care with others who need it. Or I will enlist the help of family when they can. Sometimes, I just have to reschedule until I can get someone who is available to sit with him for me. This is by far the hardest part of homeschooling. It is always best to have a plan in place for child care, then have a back up plan, and a back up for your back up plan. Let prospective caregivers know well in advance of all appointments so that you have time to reschedule if needed, and they have time to plan their schedules as well. It is NEVER a good idea to wait until the last minute to try and find a sitter. Before M started his new job, he had to take Mr. B to work with him on occasion because we couldn't find a sitter.
7.) Everything Else
7.) Everything Else
I will take him with me food shopping and use this as some of our school work. I'll give him a budget and he has to do his own shopping with that budget. I've also started teaching him out to coupon. We are in a unique position where he has weekly visitation with his bio-dad, and he will sometimes get him on Mondays so I can schedule some things for Mondays and get things done with my child-free Monday time. I will often get him started on school work, then tackle housework in between his lessons. And I never turn down the offer of Mamaw asking to take him with her somewhere! I also put a lot of effort into our homeschooling choices-choosing products that cover more than one subject or products that are pre-planned and laid out in such a way that it reducing the need for extensive planning. Great planners are an invaluable part of my life, and I can't stress that enough.
Homeschooling is time consuming. But it can be tackled in such a way that you can fit in everything that NEEDS to be done with everything you want to do as well. The most important thing to remember is that your children are only little once. Take time to enjoy them, and know that the rest can most often wait a little while. Your house doesn't have to be museum perfect, and it's ok if Mount Laundry waits another day. Spend time with your kid/kids and enjoy them while you can.
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Officials have sought to calm fears that this represents a return to pre-2007 times when Slovakia was not part of the Schengen zone, but the country nonetheless temporarily strengthened controls on its borders with Austria and Hungary on September 14. Officials said the move came in response to Germany which reimposed controls on its border with Austria. Police have added an extra 220 officers at the borders. Not only border crossings have been reinforced but also selected points.
Despite some fear that the current situation may mean the end of free movement of people, the Slovak Interior Ministry stressed it is only a temporary measure aimed at people smugglers.Mausoleums Read more
"The stricter mode doesn't mean the end of Schengen," Interior Ministry spokeswoman Michaela Paulenová said.
She added that they are constantly monitoring and coordinating the activities with the police forces in Austria, Hungary and the Czech Republic, but declined to say how long the increased checks will last.
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When reporting about the situation on the borders, several media outlets informed that the movement of passenger cars is more or less fluid, and that the cars only need to slow down so the police officers can check who is in them. The situation is however, different for vans and trucks, though police check only selected vehicles.
The controls cause problems particularly to haulers transporting goods to Germany. Waiting in queues often results in delays lasting from six to 10 hours, according to the Slovak Union of Motor Carriers (UNAS).
This may be a problem as many trucks need to deliver goods at a previously agreed time.
"This may result in lower incomes for haulers since they may not do as many transports as planned," Pavol Reich, head of Česmad association, told the Sme daily.
Meanwhile, also European Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society Günther Oettinger warned against the impacts of border controls. If they last long, they may disrupt the internal market and the work environment, he said, as quoted by the TASR newswire.
Vladimír Baláž of the Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAV), however, says that everything will depend on how intensive the controls are.
"I do not perceive it as fatal blow to the EU economy but rather as an inconvenience," Baláž told Sme.
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Among those concerned by reimposing border controls is the opposition party Most-Híd, whose chair Béla Bugár stressed that the European Union project is based on solidarity, compromise and the free movement of people.
"With losing willingness to express solidarity and seek agreement, we may eventually lose our freedom of movement," Bugár said, as quoted by the SITA newswire, adding that without it the EU project loses its sense.
Several analysts have, however, said that the current situation does not necessarily mean the end of the Schengen Agreement. Reimposing border controls is "a crucible" for Schengen, according to Milan Nič, analyst with the Central European Policy Institute (CEPI). The difference in the approach of the countries, however, is that while Germany actually reimposed border controls, about which it had to inform the European Commission, the remaining countries only reinforced the patrols, he told Sme.
He does not think that the controls on borders will return as "everybody will try to avoid the irretrievable breakup of Schengen", he added.
Zuzana Gábrižová of the Euractiv.sk website reminded that the countries may temporarily reimpose the border controls in case of emergency. However, she has not ruled out the possibility of revoking Schengen for the future.
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Iestyn Harris: Salford Red Devils coach steps down as Wales boss
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Iestyn Harris, the new head coach of Salford, has confirmed he is no longer in charge of the Wales national team.
Harris, a dual-code international, had been in charge of Wales since 2009 and led them at the 2013 World Cup, where they lost all three group matches.
The 37-year-old has replaced Brian Noble at Salford, agreeing a contract until the end of the 2016 season.
Red Devils owner Marwan Koukash says Noble has until Friday to decide if he wants to stay in an alternative role.
The former Great Britain coach has been offered the post of director of football but Koukash admitted to BBC Radio Manchester that he does not think the 53-year-old will accept.
"This is a genuine job and will be a genuine vacancy," he said. "If it's not going to be Brian, it's going to be somebody else.
"We've got other options, but I would love Brian to have a go at this and see whether he will like it. If Brian, for any reason, doesn't want to be part of this club, that's his choice.
"Despite repeated attempts by me to contact Brian, he has not spoken to me since Friday. I think he's spoken to [chief executive] Martin Vickers and probably made it clear that he's not interested in the role.
"On Friday at 5pm, if I do not hear and the job is not filled by Brian, I will be looking elsewhere."
Harris was initially approached by Salford last month and it was thought he would become part of Noble's staff.
The pair previously worked together at Crusaders and Harris hopes their friendship will not be affected by recent events.
"What you want to try to do is separate professional and personal relationships as best you can," said the former Wigan Warriors assistant coach.
"It's always difficult. I class Brian as a friend and I think I've acted in a way that would still allow us to have that friendship. I hope he feels the same way."
Meanwhile, Sean Long has been offered a full-time contract with the club after working as a coaching consultant, and they have also submitted a visa application for Shane Flanagan, who they hope will join their backroom staff.
Flanagan, the coach of NRL side Cronulla Sharks, is currently serving a 12-month ban after he was found to have failed Cronulla's players in regards to safeguarding their health and welfare during the 2011 season.
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text: History The National Survivor User Network (NSUN) is a network of people who have and do experience mental distress who want to change things for the better. NSUN connects people and influences policy, practice and perceptions by amplifying the experiences and aspirations of our members. The network network was set up to build a more united and confident mental health service user movement comprised of community based and user-led local groups. It didn't aim to be a "one voice" of survivors and acknowledged that groups can have different views to one another on topics in mental health. It recognised the isolation, discrimination and disadvantage experienced by mental health service users and their needs beyond clinical treatment. What we have achieved: 2003 On Our Own Terms report makes a recommendation to form a national service user/survivor network 2006 The 'Doing It For Ourselves' survivor and service user conference launches the idea of National Network and a Steering Group is set up to make it happen 2007 NSUN is launched after securing funding for five years 2008 NSUN is hosted by Together for Mental Wellbeing and shares accommodation with Catch-a-Fiya 2010 NSUN becomes an independent organisation 2011 NSUN holds its first annual general meeting 2012 NSUN secures a further three years funding 2013 NSUN attracts over 2000 members 2014 NSUN hosts the IIMHL Service User Leadership and Peer Support festival 2015 The 4Pi National Involvement Standards are published and launched 2016 The NSUNthrive10 campaign is launched 2017 NSUN increases membership to over 4500 In 2003 service user-led research, coordinated by Jan Wallcraft for the User Survey Steering Group and funded by the Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health, resulted in the report 'On Our Own Terms'. It urged the formation of a national network to bring individual mental health service users and groups together to encourage good practice and build the capacity of the sector. Inspired by this report, the Sainsbury Centre funded a number of meetings and a conference in London in 2005 to agree on some practical actions based on the recommendations. A Steering Group organised a conference focused on how to set up a national service user/survivor network. Nearly 200 service users and survivors attended the "Doing It For Ourselves" conference in Birmingham in March 2006. The National Planning Group that grew out of the conference included representatives from a whole range of service user and survivor led groups. Funding for five years was obtained from Comic Relief and the Tudor Trust and a hosting arrangement was negotiated with the mental health charity Together: Working for Well-being. NSUN received invaluable support with financial procedures and human resources but remained self governing throughout the initial three years. The National Planning Group was then dissolved and replaced by a management committee, selected by an independent panel of service users and survivors. A launch conference was held November 2007 in Poole, Dorset (see video of the event Service User Conference). The mission, aims and objectives remain the same today. Read more here. You can find out about the current NSUN staff and trustees. If you are interested in learning more about the history of the service user/survivor movement as a whole, visit the Survivor History Group website. NSUN became an independent charitable company May 2010 NSUN received pro-bono support of a solicitor through LawWorks and free business development support from Pilotlight. This helped us on our journey towards independence. If you would like to find out more about their services go to: www.lawworks.org.uk www.pilotlight.org.uk You can view NSUN's Articles of Association here. If you want to find out more about governance we have lots of resources in our members area. If you haven't joined already just sign up here to access lots of useful information.


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Micro-loans help to break the cycle of poverty and empower the marginalized in these rural communities while bringing opportunities to share the love and hope of Christ.
Fahreen encountered our medical ministry team while she was in a near death condition. After receiving prayer and treatment, her health was miraculously restored within an hour, and she began to share her story with others.
Amina had been growing rice for some time on the land she leased, but she and her family were still barely getting by. She couldn't make much profit since everyone around her also grew rice.
In this region plagued by poverty, it is not uncommon for young children to enter the workforce at age 7, many without the opportunity to attend any formal education system at all.


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Are you wondering whether your sex drive is low? And whether there's anything you can do about that? Well, sister, you're not alone…
Literally millions of women of all ages struggle with concerns and questions about their libido. As a Functional Medicine physician specializing in Women's Health, my job is to help you get to the root of the problem – and find solutions
If you used to be much more interested in sex, have noticed a decline in your desire, and want to feel that spark and desire again, there are solutions!
1. Work with an integrative physician, nurse practitioner, or naturopath who can help you sort out whether you have underlying medical, nutritional, and lifestyle imbalances that might be dampening your desire. Your care provider can also help you with treatments for vaginal dryness, pelvic or vaginal pain, and other physical obstacles to enjoying your sex life!
2. Tend to stress with relaxation techniques, improved sleep, and necessary lifestyle changes.
3. Deal with the side effects of medications. Cease and desist alcohol overconsumption (an occasional glass of red wine, however, can stimulate desire).
4. Do at least two things every day to make yourself feel sexy, a surefire way to fan your flame! This can be wearing slinky underwear (even if only you know about it), wearing red, treating yourself to a delicious sensual bath or… you name it!
5. Get into individual and/or relationship counseling, or work with a sex therapist. The Association of Sex Therapists, Educators, and Counselors is a respected organization. Their website will help you find a therapist in your community.
6. Use foods, herbs, and supplements that safely enhance libido. Many of these work by supporting your nervous system or regulating your hormones. Foods rich in zinc, including oysters, pumpkin seeds, toasted wheat germ, and dark chocolate boost libido, as do maca, ginseng, shatavari, ginkgo, and oatstraw. All of these may be taken alone or in combination, or as liquid extracts, capsules, or pills.
7. Yoga poses can help stimulate your libido and enhance pelvic health. Exercise in general can invigorate your sexual energy.
Before I even think about prescribing hormones, I really want to get to the heart of the matter with a woman. Actually, there is no definition of what constitutes "normal" libido, or how often you "should be" wanting to have sex. It's up to YOU to decide what's normal for YOU. And there's no connection between having a low sex drive – that is, not thinking and fantasizing about sex on a regular basis — and enjoying sex when you do have it. So if your level of sex drive isn't bothering you, and it's not getting in the way of your partner's satisfaction in the relationship or enjoying sex, you may not have a problem at all!
You see, a very savvy and profitable medical industry has sprung up around convincing women that our libido is low, then offering us the very drugs that will fix our problems! This idea is unwittingly reinforced by the oversexualization of women in the media at nearly every turn. So a lot of us think we have a problem that we really don't have. You can read more about this in the fabulous book Sex, Lies, and Pharmaceuticals by Ray Moynihan.
Hormonal therapies such as testosterone and estrogen can be considered, but these treatments can have side effects and are usually reserved for when a little extra help is needed.
A healthy sex life is an important part of overall health. But remember, there is no external measure of what counts as a healthy sex drive. What counts is what is healthy and satisfying to YOU.
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'Heavy Ducks' are those which generally weigh over 3 kg in the duck and 3.5 kg in the drake.
Heavy breeds presently standardised are:
- Aylesbury
- Blue Swedish
- Cayuga
- Muscovy
- Pekin
- Rouen
- Rouen Clair
- Saxony
- Silver Appleyard
'Heavy Ducks' are those which generally weigh over 3 kg in the duck and 3.5 kg in the drake.
Heavy breeds presently standardised are:
In biology, taxonomy is the science of naming, defining and classifying groups of biological organisms on the basis of shared characteristics. The Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus is regarded as the founder of the current system of taxonomy, as he developed a system known as Linnaean taxonomy for categorizing organisms and binomial nomenclature for naming organisms. With the advent of such fields of study as phylogenetics, cladistics, and systematics, the Linnaean system has progressed to a system of modern biological classification based on the evolutionary relationships between organisms, both living and extinct. All life which has ever existed on Earth is a gradient of relatedness, and taxonomy allows us to make a phylogenetic tree showing the evolutionary relationships among various biological species or other entities, based upon similarities and differences in their physical or genetic characteristics. Think of it as a huge family tree!
Breeds and species are two groups of living things that can breed with the members of the same group. Breed is mostly used to describe groups of domestic animals while all non-hybrid life forms belong to a species. The main difference between a breed and a species is that a breed is a specific population that is selectively bred for the preservation of specific characteristics whereas a species is the largest group that can routinely produce fertile offspring through breeding. Therefore, a breed is a smaller group of animals than species. Think of a breed as a domesticated version of a subspecies, which has been subjected to artificial, as opposed to natural, selection. All domestic waterfowl are descended from a select few species: the Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) for all duck breeds except the domestic Muscovy Duck, which is descended from the wild species (Cairina moschata) of the same name, and the Greylag (Anser anser) and Swan Geese (Anser cygnoides) for domestic geese. For a breed to be standardised it has to have proven to breed predictably for several generations.
A true-breeding organism, sometimes also called a purebred, is an organism that always passes down certain phenotypic (i.e. physically expressed) traits to its offspring of many generations. An organism is referred to as true breeding for each trait to which this applies, and the term 'true-breeding' is also used to describe individual genetic traits.
Waterfowl showing is fairly easy – a bird in good condition, is pretty much in show condition. Cleaning beaks, legs and feet is desirable just before penning. It is much better to provide the opportunity for birds to clean themselves and stay clean rather than try to clean their feathers yourself. Shows are a great place to see the diverse varieties, compare the quality of your bird(s) and gain customers for your stock. All standardised varieties of waterfowl can be exhibited and if your bird's attributes, breeding and conformation fit a breed standard, you may be taking some trophies home! Ensure your bird is a true representative of a standardised variety — unfortunately just because it was sold to you as a particular one, doesn't necessarily mean it is, so prior research will pay dividends. The standards for each breed is published in the British Waterfowl Standards. You could attend local shows first, though novices are welcome at our Champion Waterfowl Exhibition too. Speak to exhibitors — no question is a silly question, we have all been new once so go ahead and ask away! Just remember not to disturb or distract judges while they are judging.
In the UK we face few restrictions as to which species of waterfowl we can keep. Only the (North American) Ruddy Duck is prohibited. This is to protect the endangered White-headed Duck.
As long as you keep them contained, that means not released or allowed to escape, you may keep all the other Anseriformes. All may be traded freely as long as they are individulally proven as captive bred. This means close ringed or microchipped for identification. Our native and ordinarily resident birds listed in Appendix 2 of the General Licence may be moved without a ring. Mute Swan and Egyptian Goose require an individual licence to be moved.
Our responsibility to these birds is to keep them in conditions sympathetic to a contented mental state. They should be adequately fed and watered, kept in comfortable conditions with relation to their size and normal habits, and sheltered from weather extremes. We should protect them from pain, injury and disease and allow them the freedom to express normal behaviour. We should do all in our power to protect them from fear and distress.
Essentially, these are summed up in the five freedoms of animal welfare. Expanded; four physical or functional domains of nutrition, environment, heath and behaviour surround and influence the mental state. The Five Domains are key to the highest standards of welfare.
As the British Waterfowl Association we believe that the highest standard of welfare should remain one of our core values.
Read the paper about Fundamental Welfare Requirements here.
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Fans of the updated tie clip-like iPod Shuffle should rejoice, as Apple's finally sending out ship notifications with a confirmed delivery date. The date: November 3. Despite having to wait nearly two months from the September Showtime event to now, Apple customers will undoubtedly be happy with the tiny player. We saw it, and it was microscopic.
The only question we have is what held up the player, and will that possibly be a problem when the device hits your hands? My mother had similar problems hitting the ship date when she had me, but all future attempts to return the product (me) to the factory (my father) were ignored. But if you've been waiting for the new shuffle to arrive before ordering, you can now go on the Apple site and click away.
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Cincinnati is serving up some of the nation's best and most original cocktails. Here's where to find them.
The Queen city is known for its signature chili, the greatest ice cream known to man (Graeter's), a beautiful riverfront and a revitalizing downtown that is putting other midwestern cities to shame (sorry, not sorry). But it's also gained a reputation as a hub of manufacturing for some of the nation's best and most original cocktails — not to mention a ton of amazing craft beers — thanks to the ingenuity of the area's mixologists.
In fact, on any given night you can find some of the most creative, delicious mixed drinks from the northern suburbs to downtown, Over-the-Rhine, Northside and Mt. Adams to the historic Mainstrasse Village just across the river in Covington, Kentucky. o And, so, we give you 14 of the most delicious, unique drinks the area has to offer:
The Video Archive
Every cocktail on the menu at this modern speakeasy in the Avondale neighborhood is one-of-a-kind. Among the most delicious is the Texas to Tokyo, which mixes Soju (a Korean liquor similar to vodka) infused with lemongrass, el Jimador Reposdo tequila, lime juice, bitters and blood orange serano syrup, which blends the sweet juice with a hint of spice from a pepper. The unique cocktail is, like all things at the Quentin Tarantino-themed bar, inspired by one of QT's movies, in this case Kill Bill. https://www.facebook.com/videoarchivecincinnati/ (513) 559-9500
The Littlefield
The most popular beverage at this bourbon bar and kitchen in the city's Northside neighborhood is the Mad Anthony, which blends a ginger beer concentrate derived from the owner's family recipe, with a balsamic basil simple syrup, Four Roses bourbon from Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, and simple syrup. http://littlefieldns.com](http://littlefieldns.com) (513) 386-7570
The B-List
A classic neighborhood watering hole in Bellevue, Kentucky, the B-List has a great jukebox and the Sunny & 80, a refreshing combo of Milagro Silver 80 tequila, Sprite and crushed lime that is shaken and served with a lime wedge on the rocks. It's owner promises that it is "truly a 'gateway' to tequila thanks to its clean, crisp taste… like a summer that never ends." https://www.facebook.com/TheBListBvue/ 261-7033
Another must-visit Over-the-Rhine spot, this restaurant has a farm-inspired menu that mixes old and new world flavors. One of the house specialties is the Bruce Banner, whose makeup changes frequently based on available fresh ingredients. A recent version offered a choice of spirits poured over a popsicle-like ice cube including home-preserved and canned strawberries and a balsamic and mint puree that melts over time and changes the flavor profile. [http://salazarcincinnati.com]9http://salazarcincinnati.com)(513) 621-7000
Frida 602
A Covington, Kentucky, Latin American/Mexican spot dedicated to the legendary Mexican artist, Frida's menu is packed with unique tastes such as a Brussels Sprouts taco and peanut salsa. Make sure to try the Frida Takes Manhattan, their take on the classic Manhattan, with the usual bourbon, sweet vermouth and Angostura bitters spiked with mezcal, ancho chili liqueur and mole bitters, which makes for a smooth, yet spicy, flavor profile. https://www.facebook.com/frida602/ (859) 815-8736
The Overlook Lodge
Another movie-themed bar from the folks behind the Video Archive, this spot just north of downtown in the burgeoning Pleasant Ridge neighborhood will give you the chilly vibes inspired by Stanley Kubrick's 1980 horror classic The Shining while warming your belly with exotic, themed drinks. One of the most delectable is the Spring Thaw, a concoction with Death's Door gin, mango kiwi simple syrup, egg white and bitters. All work and no play... http://thatshiningbar.com (513)351-0035
Sundry & Vice
An Over-the-Rhine bar that feels more like an old west apothecary, this is the place to go for some of the most uniquely flavored drinks in the region. Our favorite? The Foxglove, which sounds simple thanks to its combo of vodka, lime, mint, seltzer and the anise-flavored spirit once known as "the green fairy," absinthe. It is anything but. http://thatshiningbar.com (513) 351-0035
The Eagle
Come for the unbelievably delicious fried chicken and killer spoonbread at this OTR restaurant, but stay for the meal-like Bloody Mary, with Tito's Handmade vodka, house made Mary mix, a shot of Guinness and a gang of garnish that includes: two olives, a pickle, a jalapeño, watercress, celery and candied bacon. Seriously, you will be telling people about the bacon. http://www.theeagleotr.com/menu/ (513) 802-5007
The National Exemplar
Because we're in the bourbon belt, it makes perfect sense to grab yourself a Kentucky Peach at this beloved old school tavern in the Mariemont neighborhood. Start with Makers Mark bourbon, add in some peach puree, and finish with spiced lemon simple syrup and you have a refreshing libation for any season. http://www.nationalexemplar.com/food-and-drink/ (513) 271-2103
The Blind Lemon
This cozy bar and live music venue has been a favorite in the scenic Mt. Adams neighborhood since 1963. One of the best ways to experience it is by gathering around the outdoor fire pit on a chilly night and wrapping your hands around a Hookn Effer Coffee, a smooth blend of Baileys, Frangelico, Kahlua, Grand Marnier, coffee and whipped cream. http://www.theblindlemon.com/cocktails/winter-cocktails/ (513) 621-3666
Metropole at the 21c
The chain of seven 21c "museum" hotels have quickly established a reputation as the hippest, most surprising spots in their respective towns thanks to their mix of contemporary art and whimsical touches. The five-year-old downtown Cincinnati edition also has a world-class restaurant, Metropole, with a bar to match. One of the most head-turning items on its menu, worth the trip alone if you're the adventurous type, is The Lady of Mumbai, a mouth-exciting meld of rum, coconut-curry syrup and cashew milk. https://www.21cmuseumhotels.com/metropoleonwalnut (513) 578-6660
Go to this Covington German restaurant and pub for the delicious burgers, giant soft pretzels, brats and extensive list of old-world favorites (best sauerkraut, hands down). But stay for one of the only mixed drinks on its drink menu. The Sangrita is a tasty treat that smashes together two of your favorite drinks, starting with Monte Alban tequila, adding some triple sec, red wine, orange juice, house made sour mix and a splash of Sprite. https://www.facebook.com/wunderbar.covington.3/ (859) 815-8027
Copppin's at Hotel Covington
The story behind Liquid Knowledge, a popular mixed drink that flows from the tap at the Coppins Bar inside this hotel in Covington is as interesting as the building itself. Made in large batches and poured into kegs that are attached to the bar's draft system, the unique drink starts with Old Forester bourbon (from the Lexington-based distillery) and includes ginger, allspice, lavender, clove and bitters. The drink is named after Knowledge, the horse John Coppins bet on at Latonia Racecourse in a desperate attempt to raise enough money to finish construction of the building that housed his John R. Coppin's Co. department store, which was a fixture on in the city from 1910 until 1977 and now houses the hotel and bar. http://hotelcovington.com/dining/drinks/ (859) 905-6600
Myrtle's Punch House
One of local cocktail maestro Molly Wellmann's half dozen drinkeries and eateries in the area, Myrtle's is an East Walnut Hills gem that focuses on the warmth of the group experience, with punches served in festive old-school bowls to share or by the glass. Made with super-fresh ingredients, with some recipes dating back to the 1600s, the punches are mixed with quality spirits and house made juices and syrups that are linked into the house draft system. Among their current specials is the Old Aldermann, with lite rum and brandy mixed with guava juice, lemon, green tea and triple sec. You'll want to share, even if it's hard to. https://wellmannsbrands.com/myrtles/ (513) 834-8589
To search more of Cincinnati's bars and nightlife scene, visit http://cincinnatiusa.com/eat-and-drink. Cheers!
Writer Bio: Gil Kaufman is a Cincinnati-based writer/editor whose work you've surely read in MTV.com, Billboard.com, Rolling Stone, the Cincinnati Enquirer, Spin and Wired.


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Mistress Natasha did not appreciate the things that her boyfriend did. She had caught him watching porn and she wanted him to stop. She could not trust him to stop on his own so she helped him do it. She punished him by making him lick the soles of her sneakers as she chatted on her phone and took photos of him licking her shoes. She told him she would do that until he learned not to watch porn.
Madame Svea loves wearing boots because she has a foot licking fetish. She enjoys threatening guys with her boots and they usually do what she wants which most of the time is licking the soles of her boots. Today she spat on the soles of her boots and she had this loser lick them clean. The saliva was mixed with dirt and he had to make sure the sole was clean.
Pretty brunette Sandra has been out all day shopping in short boots and nylons. Her feet got nice and sweaty. Her footboy waits on his hands and knees for her to put her feet up. He starts polishing the dirt off the soles with his tongue then takes her boots off so he can lick and sniff her feet with her nylons still on. Her feet are full of sweat but he doesn't care.
This sexy mistress walks around in the mud with her riding outfit on and gets her boots nice and muddy and dirty. She gets them full of dirt then puts them in your face so you can lick all he dirt off. She knows you worship her feet and you will do anything to get close to her so she makes you polish her muddy riding boots with your tongue.
Madame Marissa got her boots nice and dirty because she knew that she was going to have a trampling and bootlicking session with her slave. She makes him lie down on the floor and she cruelly steps on his head with one boot and runs the sole of the other one along his tongue. She stands on his face with her full weight and walks all over him like he was a human carpet.
This mistress has a very dedicated foot slave. His unique task is to keep her shoes or boots clean whenever she comes home. Today was a rainy day and after a walk she came home with her boots full of dirt. It was disgusting, full of mud and her slave had to use his tongue to clean all that filth. For this he had her boots rubbing him all over his body.
Madame Marissa loves to do special things for her slave. Today she decided to give him gingerbread, which he doesn't like. But for improve things she seasoned it with her own saliva, all mixed on the floor and crushed with her boots. Enough to be said that he had to lick all that mess from her dirty big tread boots. Better it all or next time he will lick some wet mud from her shoes.
All this slave had to do was to clean the horsebox, but he didn't! Because of that he will be humiliated by lick the horseshit from her mistress Cavallos riding boots. Bad behavior must be punished and humiliation is the key, the smell of the horseshit on the boots will tell the useless slave how he should do next. The sexy mistress will seat over there waiting to have her dirty boots clean.
Felicia enjoys this foot challenge because she has wanted a slave to worship her feet for some time. He kneels down in front of her she sits down and props her boots up on his chest. She has walked around all day and her feet are nice and sweaty. He takes her boots off and she rubs her sweaty socks in his face. He finally takes her socks off and licks her sexy bare feet.
This sexy brunette mistress is taking a walk in the woods and is wearing her favorite pair of black high heel boots. She walks around outside in the mud and gets her boots covered in the mud. She heads back to her car and then finds her slave waiting for her and she holds her boots out the car window and makes him lick all of the mud off of them until they are completely clean.


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It has been a while since Uzi and I have indulged ourselves with top notch Burgundy. I won't go into the reasons but I want to let you know that amidst what has become a daily barrage of economic and financial bad news, it was a pleasure to receive a bit of good news in this month's newsletter from Kermit Lynch in Berkeley, CA. He is offering Red Burgundy at 40% off by the bottle and 50% off by the case.
We are rarely disappointed with a Kermit Lynch purchase–from his roses, to his Cote de Rhones, to his Burgundy offerings–and are definitely going to take advantage of that 40% off and take home some of these red Burgundies. I'm thinking of picking up a 2006 Bourgogne Rouge that'll work for any day of the week. I think I'll take a 2006 Santaney "Les Gravieres"–Uzi and I enjoyed a bottle of this years ago at Rivoli and liked it so much we tracked down the importer and bought a case. I can't pass up a 2005 Gevrey-Cambertin Domaine Boillot "Les Evocelles" on sale. We shared a bottle of this on our anniversary a few years back and I can't wait to do it again this year. And finally, a 2004 Chambolle-Musigny on the list looks good. I don't think I've had this wine, it is one of Uzi's picks and he has great taste in Burgundies. Besides, the name is so beautiful and fun to say that it is nice to have a bottle around to remind you of this poetic sounding and poetic tasting wine. Try saying it… "Chambolle-Musigny…"
Burgundy has served as inspiration for our own production of Pinot Noir from Carneros, Santa Lucia Highlands and Sonoma Coast. So this is a perfect opportunity to taste a few bottles and keep us on track to producing a Burgundian-style Pinot Noir.
Go enjoy some for yourself. And let us know of any other wine deals you come across.


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Meet our all new festive brew – Indulgence – the last of our 2014 seasonal ales.
Released nationally on November 1st, this 4.4% ABV mahogany coloured ale has been designed to be the perfect winter warmer. With aromas of roasted malt and fruity hops, the beer imparts the perfect balance of bitterness and aroma.
"We've had a fantastic year with our seasonals and we are excited to end 2014 on a high with this brand new, original brew." said Martyn Weeks, Robinsons' Head Brewer. "Across our estate and nationally we have sold over half a million pints!"
The beer, made using the Slovenian wild hop Celeia, has the highest ABV of all the limited edition beers Robinsons has produced this year.
"The beer has been designed to be slowly savoured," said Martyn. "We've worked hard on creating the perfect balance of malt, toffee and citrus with a building bitter after taste. A dash of liquorish balanced by the addition of Demerara sugar creates a warm full bodied pint. It really is the perfect drink to be enjoyed next to an open fire during the cold winter nights."
Watch Martyn Weeks, Gill Yates, John Robinson and Andy Fairs give their opinions on the first ever batch of Indulgence - #SweetAs -
Indulgence is available throughout November/December 2014 nationally via listings with Heineken, Carlsberg and Punch, and regionally via selective Robinsons' pubs across the North West – get it while you can!


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This team is based purely on their current form in this years six nations, and not on past reputations. The Team would be entirely different in a real case scenario.
15) Mike Brown – The man has been on fire for England. His high ball skills, combined with freakish ability to beat defenders edges Halfpenny's dead-eye goal kicking. Kearney is edged out by Brown's counter attacking and positional play.
14) Andrew Trimble – The Irishmen has been solid, and has looked a real threat. Jonny May's stats have been superb. But Trimble gives a hard-nosed rugged style to the team.
13) Luther Burrell – Four caps and three tries. Hard running lines, with defensive solidity have edged O'Driscoll. Burrell has been a key part of England's quest for the Triple Crown; a surprisingly fast, powerful runner also has the all court passing.
12) Billy Twelvetrees – He outclassed Roberts in the Twickenham showdown, and has played a huge attacking role to set up the wider men. His ability to cut down Roberts was crucial to win the Triple Crown.
11) George North – Although not hitting his hefty expectations, he has been the best of a poor bunch of home nation's wingers.
10) Jonny Sexton – He has run this Irish team magnificently; Deft passes along with superb vision and sharp running lines has formed him into the all court 10.
9) Danny Care – He's in the form of his life. Trust and consistency in picking him has paid massive dividends for England. His sharp attacking play has been backed up by solid execution of the basics.
8) Ben Morgan – Morgan has made a huge impact coming off the bench for Vunipola, and in his start v Wales he outshone Taulupe Faletau. Big carries and hard tackles have made him into a big test player.
7) Chris Robshaw – His stats have been consistently outstanding. The Captain has been a true leader, and a real workhorse in defence.
6) Peter O'Mahony – One of the biggest Grafters in world Rugby; his attritional, hard-nosed defence makes him an incredibly difficult opponent. His ability to slow ball is also a real asset to any team's defence.
5) Courtney Lawes – His phenomenal defence has been added to with slik hands and a strict discipline that has been lacking pre 2014.
4) Joe Launchbury – A relentless work ethic has seen him form an awesome partnership with Lawes. He is always topping the rucks and tackle charts.
3) Mike Ross – There has literally been no good tight-head props. So Ross gets the nod for his average performances.
2) Rory Best – Precise throwing has allowed the Irish Lineout to dominate teams. His attacking play has now been added to with good technical tackling and high carrying rates.
1) Cian Healy – His dynamic ball carrying has been supported by his solid scrummaging and rucking. A real threat to any pack.
Who do you think should be in this Lions squad instead? Comment below …


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Can you please send fall our way?
I miss the light breeze, the colorful trees, and the cold grass beneath my feet. Summer has come and gone, but the dreadful hot weather still remains.
I'm desperate for this glorious season to arrive, bringing with it Pumpkin Spice Lattes, late-night hayrides at Kristen's farm, and warm bonfires on Halloween.
So please hurry, Mother Nature. Even a Texas autumn is better than no autumn at all.


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The Baboon Balls Ceramic Bearings are high quality bearings designed for quick and easy wheel changes.
The ball bearings within the bearing are made of ceramic as opposed to the standard steel. Ceramic balls are harder and corrosive resistant, making for a more durable and weather resistant bearing.
The Baboon Ball Ceramic Bearings come with built in spacers attached to the bearings. This allows the bearings to align with each other inside the wheel and distribute load between each other. Because of the high amount of sideways load placed on the bearings when sliding and cornering, this makes for more durable and longer lasting bearings.
The exterior of the bearings also features an extended inner race eliminating the use of washers or 'speed rings' for your trucks (which are a total pain because they are very easy to lose).
Due to the built in spacers pushing up against each other when the axle nut gets tightened and the presence of the extended inner races which prevent the nut from coming into direct contact with the bearing shield, the axle nut cannot be over tightened. This allows the rider to tighten the axle nut as much as possible, minimizing the play in the bearing. Eliminating sideways play on your wheels is a very important aspect of a quality bearing. Sideways play on the bearing and wheel will create extra inconsistent stresses on the bearing during the slide and will result in a more 'chattery' slide and an inconsistent wear pattern on your wheels.
The ABEC rating of the Baboon Balls Ceramic Bearings is 9. However, ABEC RATINGS HAVE NO RELEVANCE TO SKATEBOARDING! Here's why:
-The ABEC rating scale is the industry standard for the tolerances of a bearing. Higher ABEC rating means higher tolerance, meaning more precision, meaning more efficiency and less friction.
-However the ABEC rating does not specify many critical factors, such as load handling capabilities, ball precision, materials, material Rockwell hardness, vibration, and lubricant (and more). All of these factors are apparent and relevant to skating, therefore the ABEC rating is rendered null and void.
-A high ABEC rating only comes into play in a static environment, where all components are in a fixed position and not moving (for instance machinery) and only show better results (more efficiency) at speeds much higher than you will ever reach on your skateboard (around 200km/h)
-As a result, what you're looking for in a bearing is quality construction with quality materials not the ABEC rating.


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The New Girl wrote a post about compliments that she consistently receives, and I thought that sounded like a nice idea, especially since the things I think I'm good at are not the same things I get complimented on.
My mouth/teeth - It's true that I have (never braced!) very straight, white teeth. I tend to disregard this compliment because my teeth are horribly lacking a desire to STAY IN MY MOUTH, and to me, that's more important than how they look in there.
My boobs/waist/butt ratio - Some people like my rack and some people like my rear, but I most consistently get compliments on the overall proportions of my body, which do, lucky for me, stay relatively the same regardless of my pants size. W00t for uniformity of weight loss and gain!
Freckles - I've always hated my freckles, but throughout my life there has always been a steady stream of freckle lovers to tell me that mine are cute. I assume there are an equal, if not greater, number of freckle haters, but they keep it to themselves.
My face - There are about a million things about my face which I'm not really fond of (roundness, forehead height, eye smallness and asymmetry, eyebrow invisibleness, etc), but I have, throughout my life, been told that I'm pretty in the face, and I'm getting to a point where I just say thank you instead of pointing out my double chin and the funny lines that bisect my cheeks diagonally.
Memory - I have a very good memory. Not quite as good as my sister's, but I still remember who I sat next to in second grade, and when your birthday is, and how to spell that guy's last name, and my work schedule my sophomore year in college, and every student ID number I've ever had, and the dreams I had in elementary school, and every Lego set anyone has ever given Gabriel.
The Things I Can Do With My Hair - My hair, while not in and of itself particularly exciting, is a sort of middling darkish blonde neutral color that will dye whateverwhichway you please, and, while distinctly curly, will straighten or curl more or whatever you want it to do. I have the perfect hair for that messy-yet-fancy-looking up-do where you just shove bobby pins in there until it stops falling onto your shoulders. Anyhow, when I do my hair, it tends to listen and behave, and that means I can sometimes do fancy things.
Being Fun - I tend to be pretty high energy in social situations, plus I have no shame, and I'm willing to try new stuff.
I actually started with the whole bouncy hyperactivity thing because I was so incredibly socially anxious and I was attempting a fake it till you make it approach. But now that tends to just be how I behave, which, in many settings, is fun, although I worry a lot about it being obnoxious.
Being Funny - I think this is mostly my willingness (see: lack of shame, above) to tell embarrassing stories about myself.
That's all I can think of.
I would like you to tell me what compliments you receive, because I'm interested, and I probably agree.


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Book Tour Diary
Something is always breaking down on the New York subway, and when the loudspeaker announces it to the ladies and gentlemen, you have to invent a new route to your destination. On one occasion, I found myself walking back and forth through a subway station with a group of Chinese people, Latin Americans, and Europeans. None of us could manage to figure out a new way to get to Queens, where not a single train seemed to be going.


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Elena Delle Donne helps Sky rout Sun, 101-82
ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) -- While Chicago Sky coach Pokey Chatman's game plan typically starts with defense, offense dictated the tone Friday night. Elena Delle Donne scored a season-high 28 points and the Chicago Sky just missed a franchise record for points, beating the Connecticut Sun 101-82 at Allstate Arena. ''From the beginning we were able to get baskets,'' Chatman said. ''Offensively we were moving the basketball, we were taking what the defense was giving us (and) we just really did a good job for 40 minutes. That fueled us when we were struggling a little bit defensively.'' The Eastern Conference-leading Sky (5-1) beat the Sun (1-5) for the second time in nine days. Jessica Breland had a career-high 18 points and added adding 10 rebounds, six assists and five blocks. Sky guard Allie Quigley tied a career high with 15 points off the bench, and Courtney Vandersloot had a team-record 13 assists. Connecticut reserve Kelsey Bone had 20 points, and reserve guard Alyssa Thomas added 13. Alex Bentley had 12, while center Chiney Ogwumike and backup Renee Montgomery added 11 each as the Sun dropped their fourth straight road decision. They've lost 12 straight away from home since Aug. 1, 2013. The Sky scored a record 102 points in a regulation game at Phoenix on May 27, 2013. Chicago broke open a tight game with a 7-0 second quarter run on the way to a 51-41 halftime lead, started the second half with six straight points and led by 24 in the second half. The Sun managed just 4-of-19 (21.9 percent) from the field in the second quarter as Bentley collected 10 first half points. The Sky opened the third quarter with six unanswered points on the way to a 77-61 lead after three quarters and led by as 24 points in the final quarter. ''Yeah, we struggled,'' Connecticut coach Anne Donovan said. ''It's the second night of a back-to-back so I felt like the ball wasn't going in the hole. I really felt like offensively, we were going to get it together in the second half and start hitting some outside shots, but then we came out and started settling for jump shots, which is not the way to go. Chicago was again without 2013 starting guard Epiphanhy Prince, on the bench in street clothes for the third straight game after returning from a personal leave.


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Sport, sex and age increase risk of illness at the Rio 2016 Summer Paralympic Games: a prospective cohort study of 51 198 athlete days
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Although many brokers step up to the plate and properly train their agents, some may be stuck in the old way of doing things. Sure, they may have a website, but is it functional to the point of capturing leads 24/7.
The point here is simply this. The right real estate marketing tools in today's market is crucial to real estate brokers passing along to his agents the need to have the right tools to get the job done.
The right tools include lead capturing websites, 1-800 telephone number lead capturing systems, electronic newsletters, email post cards, auto-responders, marketing books and more.
Still, associate agents should take initiatives to educate themselves about the products and services they need to gain a competitive edge over their competitors. They shouldn't leave it to their real estate broker to give them what they need. After all, potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars are at issue.
So, if you haven't updated your office with contemporary resources for your agents you might want to do so. When they're properly trained they'll make you lots of money. On the other hand, they'll cost you plenty of money if they're poorly trained.
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My five-year-old nephew has long referred to the stuffed animal crane vending machines as "rip-off machines." When he was younger he asked his father if he could play the game, but was told they were "rip offs." Thus, the namesake he gave them and the obsession that ensued. In many instances, if he doesn't get 50 cents, he'll throw a fit. But, enough about the tantrums my sister and her husband -- and so many parents -- go through on a daily basis. Let's focus on tantrums every one can relate to and get behind.
Fitz & the Tantrums are a six-piece band out of California and a wonderful throwback to the great '60s soul sound. Their first song -- the amazingly catchy "Moneygrabber" has been played on repeat for nearly a year on various alt-rock and contemporary rock stations, and the band just dropped their debut Pickin' Up The Pieces. I caught up with frontman Michael "Fitz" Fitzpatrick late last week and asked him about the band, the current tour, and that throwback sound. I also asked him about his expectations for playing alongside such acts as Vampire Weekend and Ellie Goulding at the first ever MTK: Music To Know Festival in The Hamptons (of all places) later this summer.
Before we get to the interview, a brief band back story is in order. To Cliff Notes it, Fitzpatrick's ex-girlfriend told him a neighbor was having a tag sale that included a rather large organ a few years ago. He called movers, bought it, put it in his living room, and wrote a song.
Together with long-time pal and saxophonist James King, they developed the Fitz & The Tantrum sound in his living room and recorded an EP. Maroon 5's Adam Levine heard one of the tracks on the radio one day, and asked them personally to join his band on tour. That momentum helped land them radio play, TV appearances, and everything in between. OK enough history, here's the interview.
I'm never tired of hearing "Moneygrabber." Do you get that feedback a lot?
Ha ha! Yes we do. I'm not even tired of it yet if you can believe that.
There's an obvious '60s/Motown influence going on -- what did that type of music mean to you growing up and growing in general?
Being a singer my entire life, it was the first kind of music I fell in love with. The melodies just captivated me and I could always sing back up.
Thanks to you guys, Sharon Jones and the Dapkings and even Best Coast, the '60s style seems to be resurfacing -- why do you think that vibe is making a comeback?
I think it is having a resurgence because it comes from a place of authenticity and heart. It's the antidote to auto-tune and playback and I think people are hungry for that realness and emotional connection to the music they listen to.
Prior to creating Fitz & The Tantrums, how would you describe the style of music you were making?
I really spent a lot of time as an engineer working for other producers and hiding in my studio at home trying to learn how to write songs.
Is that organ story for real -- did this band really form because an ex-girlfriend told you essentially about a tag sale?
The church organ is real. If the ex had not turned me onto that church organ I am not sure I would have sat down to write that first song "Breakin' the Chains of Love." I was heart broken and definitely inspired to write.
You have been touring tirelessly -- have you had any time to contemplate what your next album might sound like?
We've spent a lot of time experimenting at sound checks and writing new ideas. I don't know what it will sound like, but I know it will make you wanna dance.
On stage, you guys have a ton of chemistry -- does that rapport translate off stage as well?
Absolutely. It has to come from a real place. We are all good friends and essentially we are a nomadic musical family traveling the world over so we see each other a lot. We do you have to be able to have fun out on the road. We like to give each a hard time and [we've] got some pretty funny guys in the band that keep us laughing.
You're slated to play the Music to Know Festival in the Hamptons. What are your expectations for that fest -- at least compared to other fests you're taking part in?
There are some really great acts as well as some of my friends playing it as well so I'm sure it will be a good end to the summer. My family has a house on Shelter Island so I love that area. [It's] green, green, green... filled with oxygen and roadside fruit stands selling the best peaches and girls in bikinis. Hello!
Fitz & The Tantrums Remaining Summer Tour Dates
Jul 18: Bayfest Live
Green Bay, WI
Jul 20: Birch Aquarium La Jolla, CA
Jul 22: The Music Box Hollywood, CA
Jul 27: THE BASEMENT Sydney, Australia
Jul 29: Red Bennie South Yarra Vic, Australia
Jul 30: Splendour In The Grass Festival Woodford, Australia
Aug 5: Kansas Speedway Kansas City, KS
Aug 13: Burlington Waterfront Park Burlington, VT
Aug 27: Silopanna Music Festival Annapolis, MD
Sep 9: Greek Theatre Los Angeles, CA
Sep 17 Zilker Park Austin, TX
For more info, visit http://fitzandthetantrums.com/


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Jason Denton, who owns, 'Ino and 'Inoteca, has opened Corsino, which specializes in crostini with assorted toppings, as well as other Italian plates from chef Steve Connaughton.
[NY Times]
From the The Spotted Pig team, The Breslin has finally arrived. The Ace Hotel's new restaurant will feature a "seasonal, rustic, meat-heavy menu with English inflections."
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Caprice is the New York outpost of the venerated London brasserie. The menu is similar, with steak tartare, wild mushroom risotto, and sauteed foie gras with caramelized apples.
Bunga's Den has opened in the West Village, by the owners of the dive bar Johnny's. It features 14 beers on tap, plus 20-odd by the bottle.
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When I quit, everyone told me that cravings were predictable.
It wasn't about WHEN cravings would hit. It was about predicting the path that cravings almost always take.
Many studies say that cravings only last about 3-5 minutes. That may be what the researchers found was the most common timing. And that's really about as long as all of mine ever lasted. But, as many of us know, cravings can be longer. And feel like the end of the world, right? (But it's NOT.)
Here's the thing about cravings: The more attention you give them, the longer they will probably last.
Read that again. THE MORE ATTENTION YOU GIVE A CRAVING, THE LONGER IT WILL PROBABLY LAST.
It is for this very reason, that we recommend preparing a list of distractions to use when you feel a craving coming on.
(If you want more advice on distractions, please see my blog titled "What's in YOUR Toolbox"?)
Distractions take your attention away from the crave, give you something to do with your hands, and something for your brain to think about. Distractions also include things that will divert your physical sensations, like brushing your teeth, red pepper flake on your tongue, etc.
There are hundreds of ways to distract your attention from a crave. If you need ideas, send a private message to ANY Elder and we will explode your mailbox with ideas. Just remember, that NO advice or suggestion will work for you UNLESS YOU ACTUALLY DO IT.
But I have wandered away from the original idea of this blog: TIME. You cannot predict the amount of time you will experience a crave. And there are some very lucky Quitters who aren't bothered by cravings. (That wasn't me and I still can't believe there are Quitters who don't experience physical cravings...but they do exist. I wish...)
So...let's talk about TIME. I'm sure many of you have heard Elders talk about how, in the beginning, sometimes you have to just look at getting through the next day, the next afternoon, the next hour, the next MINUTE when you are experiencing a craving, right?
But, another way to deal with cravings is to actually pay attention to TIME passing. NOT to the time it takes to get through a craving or the amount of time that a craving may last.
But to just plain TIME as it passes...
I love hour glasses. Hour glasses come in all sizes and times. Sometimes they are just called "sand timers" (because if it isn't a timer for one hour, how can you call it an "hour glass" right?)
Did you know that sand timers come in increments as short as 30 seconds? And there are sand timers for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 30, 45 minutes. And that they come in all shapes and sizes and colors? Sand timers are fun! Take a look at a shopping website. They aren't that expensive.
What if you just decided to ride out a craving by watching the time pass? (Thomas called it "riding out a crave". He meant that sometimes the best way to deal with a crave is not to fight it, but to just ACKNOWLEDGE it and watch it build, come to a crest and then subside.)
There is a hypnotic quality to watching grains of sand fall through an hour glass. When I was a new Quitter, I could usually distract myself from a craving long enough for it to pass. (But it usually ended up involving chocolate or scrubbing toilets.) How I wish I had thought of getting a set of colorful sand timers! I could have sat down with a 30-second timer in the first days and stood firm for that long while I watched time pass. And then on to 1 minute, 5 minutes, 10, 15, 30 minutes.
By the time I got up to 15 or 30 minutes, I probably wouldn't have felt the need to sit right in front of the hour glass and watch the colorful grains of sand fall. Why not? Because I KNEW that time was passing, that the sand was falling and that I could make it through anything for those short, ever-increasing amounts of time. And that, with every hard-earned day that I didn't smoke, I was getting stronger and that living without cigarettes was getting easier (even if I didn't FEEL it at the time). Because I was learning to live in my "new normal".
Time is not our enemy. Don't think in terms of "never smoking again" or "the rest of my life without cigarettes". Take it 30-seconds at a time in the beginning of your Quit. And be proud of every minute that you handle cravings without giving in to your nicotine addiction.
Watch the grains of sand fall through the hour glass. And know that with every single grain of sand, you are saving your own life. You are not "giving up" time as a smoker! You are learning to love the time you are now living as an EX!
I've missed being here SO much. I want to get to know all each and every new Quitter. Talk to me!
xxxooo, Sky@


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Popular Nollywood Actress Embarrassed By Fan
In the showbiz industry, especially in the movie industry, fans tend to call actors with names of characters they play in films. Over time, these names stick to the actors and even when efforts are made to stop the trend, they don't yield good results.
Examples abound in the Yoruba film industry like Iya Rainbow (Idowu Philips), Ogogo (Taiwo Hassan), Olaiya Igwe (Ebun Oloyede), Pa Kasunmu (Kayode Odumosu) and many others.
Ronke Odusanya, popularly known has 'Flakky Ididowo', got this name in a flick she acted in some years ago. Today, some of her fans hardly remember her real name because she is well known as Flakky Ididowo', which loosely means 'Flakky used her backside to make money.'
The actress shared her experience with a fan of hers, who argued with her over her name, claiming she is not Ronke Odusanya but Flakky Ididowo.
Ronke said the incident got her thinking and confused, but stressed that it surprises her why someone would argue with her over her name.