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What to Know
Shares of Tesla plunged after news of a pair of C-suite executive resignations and bizarre video of CEO Elon Musk smoking pot on a podcast.
It extends a painful week for the automaker. As of Thursday's close, the stock had already lost 7 percent on the week.
Friday's plunge puts Tesla stock more than 30 percent off its all-time intraday high of $389.61.
Shares of Tesla plunged as much as 9 percent Friday after news of a pair of C-suite executive resignations and a bizarre video showing CEO Elon Musk smoking pot on a podcast, capping a tumultuous month since Musk launched the company into controversy with a take-private tweet.
The stock opened Friday's session at $260.10 before paring losses slightly. Shares were roughly 7 percent down after the first hour of trading. It extends a painful week for the automaker. As of Thursday's close, the stock had already lost 7 percent on the week.
Late Thursday, Musk smoked marijuana and sipped whiskey during an appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast — fueling concerns about his recreational drug use.
Friday morning, the company revealed its chief accounting officer, Dave Morton, had resigned as of Tuesday, citing intense public attention. He had been at the company for only one month.
"Since I joined Tesla on August 6, the level of public attention placed on the company, as well as the pace within the company, have exceeded my expectations," Morton said in a statement. "As a result, this caused me to reconsider my future."
The company's HR chief, Gaby Toledano, is also leaving the company, Bloomberg reported Friday. Toledano had been on leave since before the electric car maker was rocked by messy take-private conversations and potential SEC probes, Bloomberg previously reported, and she will not return from leave. A spokesperson for Tesla did not immediately return request for comment regarding Toledano's standing at the company.
Friday is also the last day at the company for Sarah O'Brien, Tesla's vice president of communications, per a planned departure.
Earlier this week Musk resurfaced a conflict with a British cave explorer who assisted in rescuing a boy's soccer team from a Thai cave earlier this year. Musk called cave diver Vernon Unsworth a "child rapist" in an email to BuzzFeed News, intensifying previous attacks in which Musk called Unsworth a "pedo guy" and tweeted that it was "strange" that Unsworth had not sued him for the July comments.
All of that comes exactly one month after Musk shot off a controversial tweet saying he was "considering taking Tesla private." Musk floated a take-private price of $420 — roughly a 20 percent upside from the stock's levels at the time — and claimed he had the "funding secured."
Company updates and news reports in the weeks that followed poked holes in Musk's proposal, though, and Tesla formally called off the take-private talks in late August.
Friday's plunge puts Tesla stock more than 30 percent off its all-time intraday high of $389.61. The stock has lost more than 20 percent of its value since market close on Aug. 7.
This story first appeared on CNBC.com. More from CNBC:
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Raw Bar
oc Crow's proudly serves fresh oysters flown in from across North America. Our selection continuously rotates, picking from a variety of seasonal oysters.
There are 5 main species of oysters available in North America: Kumamoto, Pacific, Atlantic, Olympia and European flat oysters. These 5 species produce over 150 different varieties originating from California, East Coast, Gulf of Mexico and Pacific Northwest.
Each region imparts nuances in flavor and size with factors like water temperature, salinity and the oyster's diet. The cold waters surrounding Prince Edward Island (PEI) in Eastern Canada, for example, generally produce a firmer, saltier oyster compared to the warmer waters of a gulf coast oyster.
We've taken the time to hand-pick our selection of oysters for the raw bar and we think you'll notice the difference. Come on in today and see what we're shucking.

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2012 TPC Scavenger Hunt
The Triangle Photography Club hosts an annual photographic 'Scavenger Hunt' for members. In 2012, the challenge was to capture as many of the 100 items on the list during the month of January. Topics are open to creative interpretation. This is my gallery for 2012, which took first place in the competition. The topic or idea for each photo is in the comment box under the individual photo. You can double click on the larger photo on the right to see it even larger. For many photos, I have added the backstory. If you have questions about how I took any particular photo, email me at adamczykphoto at aol dot com.Read More
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Lonsdor K518ISE, English version of Lonsdor K518, will soon be available in the end of this October. Professional locksmiths will take advantage of its wide coverage in key programming as well as odometer adjustment on more than 10 car brands. Lonsdor K518ISE is winner comparing with many similar tools because it comes with Volkswagen 4th 5th adapter and chip & remote detection module, besides it can program Toyota/Lexus smart key all key lost via OBD by working together with extra SKE-LT Smart Key Emulator.
Free download Lonsdor K518ISE user manual:
Picture means a lot here is Lonsdor K518ISE full package:
Package list:
1* Portable Bag(big)
1*Main Host
1*Power Adaptor
1*USB Cable
1*Packing Bundle
1*OBD Test Cable
1*Extra Connector
1*User Manual
1*Portable Bag(small)
1*KPROG Adapter
1*RN-01 Board
1*E-01 Board
1*FS-01 Board
1*20P Cable
5*Backup Pin
Attach Lonsdor K518ISE unit diagram:
As you can see, Lonsdor K518ISE is very nice and user-friendly, it has many nice features:
With big nice capacitive touch screen(3)
Allow user to screen shot by pressing power button (4) and volume down button (5) together.
Allow user to detect key frequency and recognize chip (11)
Source: http://www.eobdtool.co.uk/wholesale/lonsdor-k518ise-key-programmer.html
K518ISE Price: about 1200USD
K518ISE Update: online update on official site
Lonsdor K518ISE Tokens: Does not need Tokens
K518ISE Communicate method: via USB cable or WIFI (10m)
Lonsdor K518ISE capabilities:
Odometer adjustment……OK
Built-in-in Volkswagen 4th 5th adapter……OK
Built-in Chip & remote detection module……OK
Lonsdor K518ISE key programmer can work on many high-end cars such as:
Volvo (S40, S60, S80, XC60, XC90, C30, C70, V40, V60, V70) key programming.
Toyota/Lexus: smart key all key lost – via OBD ( without dismantle)
BMW CAS3/CAS3+/CAS3++: direct OBD programming
BMW CAS4/CAS4+: dismantle & read data programming
16 -New Maserati: smart key programming
16 -New Ford: smart key programming
Hyundai / Kia 46/47/8A smart key: PIN code reading via OBD, all key lost included.
Renault ( Megane, Koleos, Scenic) without PIN code key programming
VAG group 4th & 5th immobilizer system
Ferrari (458, F12, F149): direct OBD programming
Peugeot /Citroen: two ways to read PIN code & programming, all keys lost included.
Lonsdor K518ISE immobilizer car list:
Audi, BMW, Benz, VW, Volvo, Citroen, Ferrari, Maserati, Fiat, Lamborghini, Jaguar, MG,
Land Rover, Bentley, Lancia, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, DS, Renault, Alfa Romeo, Smart,
Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, GMC, Buick, Hummer, Ford, JEEP, Lincoln, Mercury
Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, KIA, Lexus, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Ssangyong, Subaru, Suzuki,
Toyota, Shigaoka Queen
Iveco, Trumpchi, BYD, Geely, Chery, Great Wall, Young Lotus (Basically all Chinese car
models are included)
Lonsdor K518ISE odometer adjustment car list:
VW, Porsche, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mazda, Audi, Renault, Hummer, Hyundai, Kia…
Note: more high-end cars will be updated very soon.
Lonsdor K518ISE test results:
HONDA CIVIC Key Programming with Lonsdor K518ISE… OK
Toyota LEXUS ES200 All Key Lost… OK
Part 1: Backup Immo Data
Part 2: Making Emulator
Part3: Add Smart Key
Maserati smart key 2016… OK
VW IMMO5 Key/Smart key programming… OK
Program Porsche Cayenne smart key… OK
Audi Q3 2013 key programming… OK
Volvo S60 smart key Full Keyless… OK
Lonsdor K518ISE program Volvo XC60 smart key via OBD… OK
To be continued……
Lonsdor K518ISE can program Toyota/Lexus smart key all key lost by working together with extra SKE-LT Smart Key Emulator, here I share the user manual:
The SKE-LT Smart Key Emulator is available with 4 colors: black, red, green and blue.
Black: SKE-LT-DST40(94/D4) -Supports 94/D4 smart key.
Red: SKE-LT-8A(88/A8)-Support 88/A8 smart key.
Green: SKE-LT-DST80(98)-Supports 98 smart key.
Blue: SKE-LT-8A(A9)-Supports A9 smart key.
Battery standard: CR2032=3V(Please install battery)
- Press and hold the power button for 2 sec to turn on/off; In start status, when standby for 2 min, the key will automatically shut down; After switching 3 times, the key will be initialized, and can be recycled again.
- Status indicator: Blue-normal; Red-hardware failure;
- After receiving the product, please open the back cover of each emulator and install battery first before using it.
Steps to install battery:
- Function & Operation
Bind emulator key: first use, it is required to bind SKE-LT emulator to K518ISE main unit;
Backup EEPROM data: backup on board computer immodata;
Make emergency emulator key: with the backup immodata to make the designated SKE emulator key to the key that can replace the original master key. Such key can be used to turn on the ignition, then add smart key can be proceed;
Add smart key: to add a smart key.
Delete smart key: to delete a programmed key.
2.2 Function operation
Operation on all key lost situation:
1) Binding
- Go to the "Bind emulator key" function;
- Turn on emulator key and put it into K518ISE key slot (put the status indicator down, make sure the key is active);
- Following the system direction and click "OK" to start binding;
- After binding completed, the system will indicate "Binding successful".
2) Backup EEPROM data
Connect K518ISE with car OBD port, enter into "Backup immodata" to back up the data.
3) Make emergency emulator key
After choosing the immodata, in a network environment, the system will indicate to choose the corresponding SKE emulator key model, please start the key and put it into K518ISE key slot(make sure the key is activate), follow the instruction to make an emulator key.
4) Add smart key
Click the car start button, put the generated SKE emulator key close to the start button, with induction the car will automatically activated.
The system will read current key count, then follow the instruction to add key.
1."Bind emulator key" can identify the SKE emulator key binding state;
- SKE emulator key need to bind K518ISE host and can bind only for one time;
- When making emulator key, make sure well net connection and to choose the corresponding SKE emulator key model correctly.
Here is some Lonsdor K518ISE test report, you might click what you want to know:
Lonsdor K518ISE Program 2016 Maserati Smart Key:
Lonsdor K518ISE to do Porsche Cayenne Key Program:
Lonsdor K518ISE to do Audi Q3 Key Program:
Lonsdor K518ISE Program VW 5th IMMO Smart Key:
Lonsdor K518ISE Program Volvo S60 Smart Key and all key lost:
Lonsdor K518ISE Program Volvo S60 Smart Key-half-keyless:
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Aries 2019 Horoscope
Horoscope • Yesterday • Today • Tomorrow • Weekly • Monthly • 2019 • 2020
2019 represents a year of opportunity for expanded growth, both personally and professionally. That expansion can cause you to overextend yourself if you have not identified any particular goals. January through August finds Jupiter square your Sun, boosting your sense of optimism, but it can also inflate your sense of self-importance. By late August, you may find it easier to say no to those options that won't take you anywhere.
There are also trials and critical developments throughout the year. You are testing yourself, and you're especially aware of the need to reevaluate your foundations.
Challenged to grow with the times, you may need to try some innovative approaches to your established ways of doing things. Those of you born between March 27th and April 4th are especially restless, needing to eliminate excessive burdens or blockages from your lives. Uranus' square to your Sun feels like you've been hit by lightning. Your impatience can create more blockages for you because you can see where you want to go, but may not be clear about the best path to get there! Try to resist the tendency to burn all your bridges behind you—be sure to evaluate all the possible benefits of a situation before walking away from it for good. You may simply need to change your attitude about a situation in order to improve it.
If you do need to leave someone or something behind, be sure you reach a point of completion rather than running out on a situation before you've completed your obligations to it.
If your birthday falls from April 2nd-5th, you may be feeling especially confused about your sense of identity and direction. Neptune's cycle can present you with both heightened awareness and intensified self-deception. The problem is that it's sometimes hard to figure out which is which! You are being tested to find the real connection between your personality self and your Higher Self.
There are many paths to spiritual growth, each with its own pitfalls. Be sure to keep the teacher and the teachings in proper perspective. It may be easy to fall into excessive escapism or unrealistic relationships. By focusing on attaining clarity and welcoming an initiation into a more sensitive awareness, you can find this year especially potent.
If you were born between April 6th and the 17th, you may be feeling thwarted in your ability to move forward. Saturn forms a frustrating square to your Sun, challenging you to sort through many elements of your life. You need to identify how you're holding yourself back and take action to change these self-restricting behaviors.
Evaluate what is still useful, and be ready to release the circumstances which are no longer necessary to your growth.
You may also find authority figures, including parents and government officials, especially trying. This cycle is intensified if your birth occurred during April 6th-9th, since Pluto forms a quincunx to your Sun. This deepens your need to become all you can be.


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Review from The Bloodshed.com
From the truly frightening minds of New York City based MASS GAVE PICTURES (Manny and Lindsey Serrano) comes two new shorts currently playing on the film festival circuit in SLEEPLESS and THE AU PAIR. Both of these short films revolve around a sinister and unnatural force that has worked its way into the safest places you could be.
Find out more about these DARK TALES FROM CHANNEL X at the MASS GRAVE PICTURES websitehttp://massgravepictures.com and check out both short films on Saturday September 17, 2016 at the GRINDHOUSE NIGHTS AT CAFÉ Z in Union, NJ!
Review completed by Jay Kay @HorrorHappensFF


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Silesian German
|Lower Silesian, Silesian German
|Schläsisch, Schläs'sch, Schlä'sch, Schläsch
|Native to
|Germany, Poland, Czech Republic
|Silesia; also spoken in Czech Republic and German Silesia (area that was part of Prussian Province of Silesia, more or less around Hoyerswerda, now in Saxony)
Native speakers
|(undated figure of 12,000 in Poland)[1]
11,000 in the Czech Republic (2001 census)
|Language codes
Silesian (Silesian: Schläsisch, Schläs'sch, Schlä'sch, Schläsch, German: Schlesisch), Silesian German or Lower Silesian is a nearly extinct German dialect spoken in Silesia. It is part of the East Central German language area with some West Slavic influences. Silesian German emerged as the result of Late Medieval German migration to Silesia[3], which had been inhabited by Lechitic Slavic peoples in the Early Middle Ages. Variations of the dialect until 1945 were spoken by about seven million people.[4] After World War II, local communist authorities forbade the use of the language, after the expulsion of the Germans the province of Silesia was incorporated into Poland, with small portions remaining in northeastern Czech Republic and in eastern Germany. Silesian German continued to be spoken only by individual families expelled to the remaining territory of Germany and in cultural gatherings mainly in West Germany. Most descendants of the Silesian Germans expelled to West and East Germany no longer learned the dialect, and the cultural gatherings were less and less frequented.
In origin, Silesian German appears to derive from 12th-century dialects of Middle High German, including medieval forms of Upper Saxon German, East Franconian German and Thuringian. The German-speaking inhabitants of Silesia are thought to be descendants of settlers from Upper Lusatia, Saxony, Thuringia and Franconia who first arrived in Silesia (back then part of Piast Poland) in the 13th century.[3]
After World War II, local communist authorities forbade the use of the language. After the forcible expulsion of the Germans from Silesia, German Silesian culture and language nearly died out when most of Silesia became part of Poland in 1945. Polish authorities banned the use of the German language. There are still unresolved feelings on the sides of both Poles and Germans, largely because of Nazi Germany's war crimes on Poles and the forced expulsion and ethnic cleansing of native Germans from former German territories that were transferred to Poland in the wake of the Potsdam Agreement.
The German Silesian dialect is not recognized by the Polish State in any way, although the status of the German minority in Poland has improved much since the 1991 communist collapse and Polish entry into the European Union.
Silesian can be divided into gebirgsschlesische Dialektgruppe, südostschlesische Dialektgruppe, mittelschlesische Dialektgruppe, westschlesische Dialektgruppe and neiderländische Dialektgruppe.[5]:138–139 The nordostböhmische Dialektgruppe belongs to Silesian, too.[6][5]:143
Silesian German was the language in which the poetry of Karl von Holtei and Gerhart Hauptmann was written, during the 19th century.
See also[edit]
- ^ Silesian at Ethnologue (16th ed., 2009)
- ^ Hammarström, Harald; Forkel, Robert; Haspelmath, Martin, eds. (2017). "Lower Silesian". Glottolog 3.0. Jena, Germany: Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History.
- ^ a b Weinhold, Karl (1887). Die Verbreitung und die Herkunft der Deutschen in Schlesien [The Spread and the Origin of Germans in Silesia] (in German). Stuttgart: J. Engelhorn.
- ^ Klaus Ullmann: Schlesien-Lexikon, 2. Band der Reihe Deutsche Landschaften im Lexikon, 3. Auflage 1982, Adam Kraft Verlag GmbH & Co. KG Mannheim, pp. 260–262.
- ^ a b Ludwig Erich Schmitt (ed.): Germanische Dialektologie. Franz Steiner, Wiesbaden 1968
- ^ Alois Kreller: Wortgeographie des Schönhengster Landes. Kraus, Nendeln 1939, 1979 Kraus, vol. 3, p. 3
External links[edit]
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|Silesian German test of Wikipedia at Wikimedia Incubator
|For a list of words relating to Silesian German, see the Silesian German language category of words in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.


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—Fabian A., Ventura College, California
As a dietitian, I often field questions asking whether certain foods are "good" or "bad." I'm going to challenge you to move beyond these labels because eating is complex, and so is food.
Nutritionally, meat is a great source of protein, iron, zinc, and B vitamins. When people express health concerns about eating meat, they usually mean "red" meat (i.e., any animal besides seafood, poultry, or game birds—this includes beef, pork, lamb, goat, and bison). Products like sausage, salami, and bacon are referred to as processed red meat that has been cured, salted, or smoked.
The research is a little mixed on how red meat can affect you. Based on the science, you can make your own informed decision about whether you want to cut out red meat:
Meat may affect heart health—but we're unsure
Most of the fat in red meat is saturated fat, the kind long believed to raise LDL cholesterol (the bad kind) and contribute to deaths from heart disease. However, study results are mixed on this.
Two studies published in 2016 looked at whether replacing saturated fat with unsaturated fat from plant oils reduced cholesterol and mortality. In one study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, Harvard researchers found that this substitution was associated with lower cholesterol and lower risk of death from heart disease. The other study, published in the BMJ, found no association with mortality despite lower cholesterol levels. So with respect to its fat content, the connection between red meat and heart health is still unclear.
What about cancer?
Red meat is one source of heme iron, which is the form of iron most easily absorbed and used by our bodies. Heme iron has many benefits, but it does play a role in the formation of certain carcinogenic (cancer-causing) chemicals. High-temperature cooking like grilling and frying can increase production of these compounds. Processing meat by adding nitrates or smoking does too—even more so, in fact.
In 2015, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a report on red meat where researchers analyzed 800 studies looking at the relationship between meat consumption and cancer. While they found sufficient evidence that processed red meat is carcinogenic, they only found limited evidence that non-processed red meat is carcinogenic.
This sounds scary, but it's also important to keep in mind the level of risk compared to other health behaviors. WHO reported that people who eat one hot dog's worth of processed meat per day have an estimated 18 percent increased risk of developing colorectal cancer. By comparison, smokers are 15–30 times more likely to get lung cancer than nonsmokers, a 1,500–3,000 percent increased risk, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In other words, some unhealthy habits, such as smoking, have a much greater impact on cancer risk than eating meat.
What this means for how you eat
Most experts agree that you don't have to eliminate red meat in order to eat healthfully. You can honor both your body and your preferences. Here's how you can do that:
Try alternative proteins.
If you're a real carnivore, consider challenging yourself to experiment with other types of protein at least a few times per week. For example, try a black bean or salmon burger instead of ground beef. Get curious and branch out!
Revisit how you think of processed meats.
Bacon, cold cuts, jerky, and other processed meats can be "fun foods" to enjoy on occasion. Try thinking of them more like flavorful condiments that enhance a dish rather than the main attraction. Toss a bit of crisped bacon into sautéed green beans, and you might find yourself reaching for green beans a little more often.
Add more healthy food to your diet.
Complement your protein choices with whole grains and colorful fruits and vegetables. Cruciferous veggies such as broccoli, kale, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts are especially rich in cancer-fighting nutrients.
Think about the big picture.
What you eat is very important to your overall health. However, other lifestyle behaviors, like avoiding smoking and staying active, are equally important.Article sources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.). What are the risk factors from lung cancer? Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/lung/basic_info/risk_factors.htm
Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health. (2015). WHO report says eating processed meat is carcinogenic: Understanding the findings. Retrieved from https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/2015/11/03/report-says-eating-processed-meat-is-carcinogenic-understanding-the-findings/
Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health. (2016). Higher consumption of saturated fats linked with lower mortality. [Press release]. Retrieved from https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/press-releases/higher-consumption-of-unsaturated-fats-linked-with-lower-mortality/
Ramsden, C. E., Zamora, D., Maichrzak-Hong, S., Faurot, K. R., et al. (2016). Re-evaluation of the traditional diet-heart hypothesis: Analysis of recovered data from Minnesota Coronary Experiment (1968–1973). BMJ, 353. doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.i1246
World Health Organization International Agency for Research on Cancer. (2015). Q&A on the carcinogenicity of the consumption of red meat and processed meat. IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans, 114. Retrieved from https://www.iarc.fr/en/media-centre/iarcnews/pdf/Monographs-Q&A_Vol114.pdf


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We focus on identifying value opportunities in multifamily real estate in major high-growth markets in the mid-Atlantic and southeastern United States. We embrace a business model that allows flexibility to undertake both acquisitions of existing properties, as well as the development of new apartment communities, to achieve maximum relative value.
Middleburg understands that housing demand directly correlates to job creation. Therefore, we always focus our acquisitions and new developments near employment hubs with access to high-quality school districts. We ensure maximized livability by targeting communities close to shopping, dining and entertainment attractions, as well as transportation to highways and major thoroughfares.
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Miami modeling agency shuts down, may file for bankruptcy
Irene Marie Models, a stalwart on the South Beach fashion scene for decades, has shut its doors and may file for bankruptcy protection, a victim of the slowdown in advertising.
The modeling agency, which had downsized during the past year, laid off its last six employees on Friday.
''When you are sitting in the middle of February, which is one of the biggest months of the year, in a seasonable business, and there is not much hope left, I was forced into a very difficult decision,'' said agency founder and owner Irene Marie.
The agency will re-open its doors for limited hours on Thursday and Friday, for models to get their materials, she said.
A bankruptcy filing is being considered, said Joel Tabas, a Miami bankruptcy attorney who represents the agency.
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Play Euro-style soccer, complete with rain, mud
UEFA Euro 2008
It'd been awhile since I last played a sports simulation. So it was nice to pop in a decent soccer game from EA Sports.
The challenge: Pick from more than 50 Euro soccer teams and try to lead your team to the championship.
As usual, graphics are good and EA's soccer engine is second-to-none. Gameplay-wise, this is as good as it gets for soccer sims, down to being able to see your team manager react – good or bad – on the sidelines based on your play.
The game even mimics the winter weather in Europe. Frequent driving rains cause muddy fields and realistic play on it (meaning you slip and slide a lot, and your uniform shows dirt and lots of it).
A new mode, "Captain Your Country," allows you to work your way up through eight levels to become your team's captain. I couldn't hang in long enough to make it all the way, but it's a great way to improve your skills.
A cool new online feature called "Battle of the Nations" allows you to represent your team online and earn points. Your points are tracked via your username online, and you can view how you stack up against other gamers on the leaderboard at www.easportsfootball.com.
Once upon a time, "Myst" was one of the bigger names in the video-game business. This new handheld version doesn't do its predecessors justice.
For one thing, there's not enough direction – you just sort of wander around. Another problem is the graphics. It's hard to really get engrossed when the environments look so pixelated and small. I spent too much time hitting the zoom button, and not enough enjoying the game.
On top of all this, you sometimes really have to tap the stylus hard to make the game react. It gets frustrating, especially with the tiny graphics.
This was a gem on a PC or old-school consoles. On the DS, it's a "leave-it-at-the-store-and-pick-something-else" game.News and notes


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We shall not, we shall not be moved! We…Oh all right then. We might be nudged a little. Oh? We're not allowed here and you're a bit annoyed at us? Right. Wouldn't want that. I'll be off home then – shall I close the door as I leave? Yes. No trouble I'll be sure to mind the grass as I pack up my protester tent." Deafening roar of mute shuffling and benign resignation.
This could be the script for most protest efforts in New Zealand. It's depressing. Preferable to the Latin penchant for blowing stuff up and running about in camo gear but still – it does seem rather lame.
When the banks in Argentina closed their doors and left notices outside saying that their clients' money was now in a 'playpen' for four years where it couldn't be touched by the people who owned it, they stopped all public transport and went into the streets banging every saucepan they had in the house to vent their frustration. They went through about 4 presidents in as many months until they found someone who could start to sort the mess out.
In New Zealand there's the whimper of ambiguous protest and they all get sent home like naughty kids for ruining the grass.
It's unfortunate that the Occupy movement couldn't count very well and that its ranks were filled with the young, naïve, homeless and mentally ill. It doesn't detract from the fact that they were intuitively protesting about a society from which they felt marginalised and betrayed – a society that had once prided itself on everyone getting a fair go. These were not the kind of people who could easily launch a credible legal defence for their actions or articulate the economic rationale for their unease.
Twenty years of listening to the reasons why the trickle down theory is going to work one day must begin to feel like just getting peed on from above, and the only option is to pitch your tent and sulk in it for awhile.
It's not usually the powerful or the privileged who are the first to stand up and be counted when it comes to defending social or environmental threats. Which was why the Law Society's submission to the bill intended to regulate off-shore drilling in our EEZ was anything but lame. When the lawyers are saying that the bill 'does not adequately reflect international law' you have to assume they're not liking it either. Nobody's told them to get off the grass. Yet.
This week in Argentina – protestors in a handful of provinces managed to paralyse the operations of one mega open cast mine in Famatina and suspend further exploration. The protests spread to neighbouring provinces and the riot police were called in using tear gas and bullets to disband the groups of mainly women environmentalists in Catamarca. I rode through some of these towns 11 years ago when the mines had already contaminated enough of the water in places north of there to cause mental retardation in the children. Despite the mines having now been operating for over 15 years the villagers still lack basic health care, primary schools and water that does not make an entire village into idiots. These people are not lazy misguided protestors. They're hard working agriculturalists easily replaced by mining conglomerates. As an economist from Buenos Aires University, Miguel Teubas has said ' mining displaces other more sociably profitable activities like agriculture, industry and tourism. It's simple. These people can live without gold but they can not live without water."
I doubt Kristina would show up and tell them that 'no one owns the water' so they may as well all get off the grass.
What is interesting is the protestors were not saying 'no' to mining per se. They were only requiring that mining continue where the environment could be adequately protected. They weren't ruining any grass. There's not enough water to grow any.
Get off the Grass
We shall not, we shall not be moved! We…Oh all right then. We might be nudged a little. Oh? We're not allowed here and you're a bit annoyed at us? Right. Wouldn't want that. I'll be off home then – shall I close the door as I leave? Yes. No trouble I'll be sure to mind the grass as I pack up my protester tent." Deafening roar of mute shuffling and benign resignation.


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Transportation Logistics & Management Consulting
Our nation's roadways are the life blood of our economy. Most every product or raw material sold travels by truck during its lifecycle. Whether you are a long haul trucking company moving goods from one end of the country to the other, a private fleet manager or a last mile local delivery service, your workforce is the definition of mobile. We understand the pressures that you are under. With rising fuel and equipment costs, government regulation, compliance mandates, industry consolidation and increasing competitive pressures turning a profit is harder than ever.
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Mobile Transportation Solutions offer considerable advantages and enable you to improve your operation while lowering costs and improving customer service. Whether it is providing least cost routing, turn by turn navigation, voice communications, DOT compliance solutions, proof of delivery or internet access, mobile computing solutions can help you control your costs and operations by providing your mobile workers with current information and decision making capabilities.
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Land Use and Zoning Lawyers in Key West
Key West is an area of Florida teeming with history and important locations. As one of the oldest cities in the U.S., there are very strict laws that govern the use of land, development and zoning. Developers and other commercial real estate entities may become frustrated by all of the restrictions imposed upon them.
To ensure that you are seeking to develop land or zone an area in a legal manner, turn to our lawyers at Horan, Wallace & Higgins. We have over forty years of experience handling land use, zoning and planning matters in Key West and the surrounding areas. We have thorough knowledge of the restrictions and laws that are in place that govern land development throughout Key West. Using knowledge and experience gained by years of handling these issues, we can help you take the steps necessary in securing the proper permits and documents to begin your real estate development project.
Historic preservation is of high importance in this community. Our firm is proud to be a member of the Key West community and also highly believes in preserving the community's traditions and historic locations. However, we also believe strongly in businesses being able to zone and develop land in order to grow the local economy.
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Time and Energy
Taking aim at their upcoming full length effort, Strange Kind of Focus (the follow-up to their 2011 set, Entertainica), California indie-loop-rockers Time and Energy have a long list of musical influences, which filter into their own songs like jigsaw puzzle pieces (you know, the 1000-piece boxes you used to work on during the long, boring days of summer camp…)
"Musically we're inspired by jazz to blues to rock to pop, folklore to electronica, hip-hop, punk – whatever sounds good," explains Time and Energy's Brennan Roach, he of the drums/keys/bass/guitar and clarinet.
"It's difficult to describe our sound when really our goal is trying to get away from any description," he says, "but when it comes to people or bands that influence us, it would be Ian Mackaye, Kurt Vonnegut, Radiohead, Aphex Twin, Radiation 4, Taken, Beck, Charles Mingus, Tom Waits, Alan Watts, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Yes, Pink Floyd, Ornette Coleman, Dave Brubeck, Battles,MF Doom, and Don Caballero – to say the least."
Roach met his bandmate, Jorge Rios (he of the vocals/guitar/keys/bass, percussion and glockenspiel), in school, where they found plenty of common ground.
"We both met in middle school in Santa Ana (California) in 2000, and soon found out that we lived really close to each other. We started hanging out more often," Roach explains. "At the time we were both heavily into the same music, and we'd listen to albums constantly."
When Roach discovered that Rios had a guitar in his room, his next thought was "let's form a band." Years later – after their first band had broken up – they decided to forge a new goal.
"With only two people left – us – we decided to buy loop pedals, and started pounding away at writing songs with this technique," he explains.
Expanding on that technique became the foundation of what would become their new album.
"We'd never recorded a full album ourselves, on our own, just the two of us," Roach explains, "and we had the idea of renting a house out in the woods to record. From there, we started saving up for recording equipment. Thanks to craigslist, we found most of what we needed along with a guy in California who was willing to rent his house out to us for 20 days – the place was on over 100 acres of forest in total seclusion. It was amazing."
Before going to their new, middle-of-nowhere recording studio, the pair planned out most of their songs with scratch tracks, and upon arrival started with the drums, then stacking all of the other parts on top as overdubs.
"With, of course, critical thinking ahead on how we'd be able to play the songs live," Roach says.
After their 20 days had expired, they went up to Oakland, California to work with Eli Crews, who had mixed the newest tUnE-yArDs album.
"We were pretty stoked to work with him," Roach enthuses.
With no premeditated theme to the album ("other than to write something cool and interesting and thought-provoking," Roach says), Time and Energy's roundup of new songs offers something for every fan, from the jittery pep of "DaDaDa" to the scratchy folktronica of "Tree Salad." And once they get a new tour van, they plan to take these new tracks on the road.
"We look forward to playing these songs live, mostly because the challenge of playing them meets our abilities as musicians," Roach says. "And touring takes you out of your normal environment and puts you in a different one almost on a daily basis, and that's just exciting. That's ideal."
To find out more about Time and Energy, visit their official Facebook.


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A while back I had posted about the 'sistahood', the one that I had found when my existing network was forced to break down, and I had to re-evaluate and move on because making that transition into the realm of parenthood meant embracing and letting go all at the same time.
My village has extended in that time and there are parts of it that are purely virtual, people I have never met but we've found commonality in spirit, ideas and thought. And those that are real life connections who, by virtue of the social aspects of social media, are available when your lifestyle no longer suits late night phone calls when you need some support and motivation.
So this morning when the usual wake up rituals of chaos of living with a toddler had calmed down I enjoyed this post from a dear member of my village. It features the talents of a woman in her village asking us to redefine the indignation of connection via social media. "Look up look up" they say but sometimes and for many that lifeline lay in looking down for minute to read something that would soothe. It does not mean not being present but can occasionally be the reason you are.
As delivered by the spoken word, please take a moment to reflect on the message and be your own judge:


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Telecommuting is expanding quickly. In the US for example, it grew up by 79% between 2006 and 2012 and concerns now millions of workers. When it is done correctly, telecommuting has many benefits for the employee as well as for the employer. Then, how to make this experience a success ?
Here are 7 keys to enjoy and succeed in telecommuting :
1- Take the measure of what you undertake
Telecommuting is both :
– An opportunity : you enjoy more freedom, a working environment chosen by yourself, more time with your family, less time lost in transport, in short… a better quality of life,
– A responsibility : you must show that you remain mobilized, that you are autonomous, that it is a win-win situation,… after all that you deserve the confidence you receive.
2- Go gradually
Not only telecommuting has to be practiced but also it is not suitable for everyone. So, you'd better proceed step by step :
– Firstly, make a try : it will be a good test for you but also for your colleagues and especially for your manager,
– Then, share equally your working time between the company and your home to run in the new mode,
– Finally, switch to telecommuting 'for good' (no more than 3 days a week) and continue to tweak your settings by taking into account respective expectations.
3- Take care of your working environment
Working environment directly impacts your productivity. Room, comfort, noise, lighting,… are some of the many factors involved in your ability to work and your concentration. So take advantage of being at home to arrange a real workspace that is dedicated to this activity :
– Prepare a pleasant place that you will not hesitate to customize to feel good in it,
– Look for peace by not settling yourself too close to living rooms (if possible),
– Equip yourself properly : good furniture, computer, phone, internet connection quality,… do not neglect anything.
As within the company, you need good working conditions to be able to work well.
4- Organize your timetable as much as possible
In telecommuting, you are much more free to get organized as you wish. It is up to you to mainly schedule your timetable. Thus you have to plan the progress of your activity by yourself :
– Build a calendar as accurate and complete as possible,
– Set rules such as working hours, breaks, time dedicated to family,…
– Book slots for specific tasks (check-in with your manager, preparation of next week, administrative duties,…),
– Share this agenda with your colleagues and your family.
You have the upper hand, so take advantage of this opportunity to optimize the organization of your work your own way !
5- Keep in touch with your company
One of the main risks with telecommuting is to gradually cut yourself from the world and, in particular, from the company you work for. In the long term, it might disconnect you from your colleagues, from the evolutions of the company, and this could even, in extreme cases, marginalize you… To avoid moving off the grid, you should :
– Remain present for your colleagues and your manager as much as possible through frequent communications, the use of new tools like video conferencing, the participation in some face-to-face meetings,…
– Continue to develop teamwork, to collaborate with your colleagues as if you were sharing the same office, keep on requesting and remain available,
– Set up a specific operating mode to regularly check-in with your colleagues, assure activity tracking with your manager,…
6- Do not mix work with private life
Another great difficulty with telecommuting is to manage to distinguish professional and private life. Staying at home makes disappear the usual border between work and privacy, and exposes you to the risk of easily switching from one to the other. To prevent this, you have to discipline yourself and pay particular attention to :
– Domestic 'distractions' (family, children, friends, TV, chores,…),
– The risk of procrastination accentuated by the fact that you can easily switch for a new activity on a personal level,
– The temptation of perfectionism accentuated by the fact that nobody is checking on you, and thus the risk of never stopping working.
You must discipline your relatives too, in particular your children who may not understand why you are there without being totally there… But at the same time, be careful to keep enough time for your loved ones, do not sacrifice your family !
7- Enjoy it !
Once you follow the above-mentioned rules, you'd better take advantage of the many benefits telecommuting can offer you :
– Exercise, get a breath of fresh air, just go out,
– Take breaks, some time for reading, just change your mind,
– Take additional time with your children, with your spouse,…
There is no problem with such activities as long as they are well organized (date, time, duration) to make sure not to do them at the expense of your work. On the contrary, by improving this way your well-being, you will enhance your work and your productivity !


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Almost 3 in 4 North Carolinians support doctors' rights to recommend medical marijuana to patients in need.
According to an April 2016 Public Policy Polling survey in North Carolina 74% of the state is now in favor of allowing doctors to discuss medical marijuana as a source of treatment.
The poll was conducted April 22, 2016 and surveyed 960 North Carolina voters regarding their views on cannabis legalization. The results showed that 18% of the state is against giving doctors the right to recommend medical marijuana and 8% are still undecided.
Those randomly selected for the survey were asked, "Do you think doctors should be allowed to recommend marijuana for medical use, or not?"
The survey was conducted the weekend before House Bill 983, titled "Legalize and Tax Medical Marijuana", was introduced. If passed, the new law would protect people with severe diseases and specific medical conditions from arrest and prosecution. The bill also sets up guidelines for paying taxes on marijuana as a function of THC content.
Federally, cannabis has been a Schedule I controlled substance since 1970. Schedule I substances are deemed to have a high potential for abuse and no medical value.
Fewer than 10 percent of those who try marijuana ever meet the clinical criteria for dependence, while 32% of tobacco users and 15 percent of alcohol users do. There have been no deaths from marijuana overdose or chronic use according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
The National Cancer Institute (the U.S. government's branch of cancer research) now recognizes marijuana has cancer cell killing properties.


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Now available in paperback, the Routledge Handbook of Applied Sport Psychology is a definitive guide to the theory and practice of applied sport psychology. It goes further than any other book in surveying the full variety of issues that practising sport psychologists will confront in their working lives. It introduces the most important tools and skills that psychologists will need to be truly helpful to their clients, and it also adopts a holistic definition of the role of the sport psychologist, explaining how effective counseling, assessment, and therapeutic models can add important extra dimensions to professional practice. The book is divided into seven thematic sections, addressing:
Moving beyond the traditional tracks of clinical psychology and performance enhancement, the authors in this book argue convincingly that psychologists would benefit from attempting to understand athletes' social and familial contexts, their health, happiness, and interpersonal dynamics in the broadest sense, if they are to serve their clients' best interests. With contributions from many of the world's leading sport psychologists, and with clear descriptions of best practice in each chapter, the Routledge Handbook of Applied Sport Psychology is essential reading for all serious students and practitioners of sport psychology, counseling, applied sport science, health psychology, and related fields.
Introduction Section I Counseling Section II Assessment Section III Theoretical and Therapeutic Models Section IV Individual Issues Section V Team-related Issues Section VI Working with Specific Populations Section VII Mental Skills Conclusion


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- Click the forum on the course page.
- Forums are organised into Discussions which have one or more messages. To start a new discussion, click Add a new discussion topic.
- Give your topic a Subject and write your Message. (Add an attachment if required). If the message is very important and you want to keep it at the top of a discussion forum, click 'Pinned' to pin it to the top. You can click to send an email to subscribers immediately. Otherwise, Moodle waits 30 minutes before sending your message, so you can make any edits. Click Post to forum.
The message then appears as a new topic.
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- Then, add your message in the same way as you created a new discussion topic above. Complete it with Post to forum.
The reply appears below the original message – indented if the default setting Display replies in nested form applies.
Points of note:
- Everyone can edit or delete their own posts. They need to do this within 30 minutes or it will be distributed in its original form to subscribers.
- Teachers and above can edit and delete student posts should the need arise. They can also use Split to separate a message that has been posted to the wrong thread or may be inappropriate and needs to be isolated from the rest of the discussion thread. It remains as a standalone message after this process i.e. it is not possible to attach it to another thread.
- Teachers and above can also use Move the discussion to move a discussion topic (thread) to a different forum.


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Language and the Brain
Where in the brain is language located, and how do we know? In this episode, we talk about neurolinguistics, the two main areas in the brain that are in charge of language, and two different neuroimaging techniques we use to look at where and when the brain does all its linguistic magic.
Neurolinguistic Processing
What steps does our brain go through when we encounter language, and how can we measure what those steps are? In this episode, we talk about event-related brain potentials (ERPs): the small electrical changes that we can see when the brain responds to stimuli. We also go over some of the basic steps in processing language that ERPs can show us, for sounds, meaning, and syntax.
What happens when we lose our ability to use language? What difficulties do we run into when studying language loss? In this episode, we look at aphasia, and particularly Broca's aphasia: what symptoms occur, why it's hard to make sweeping generalizations about what to expect, and what aphasia can tell us about how language works.
Gender and Language Processing
How do we deal with gender when we process language? Do we take it into consideration when we hear words and sentences? In this week's episode, we talk about gender and language processing: the different kinds of gender in language, how gender influences our ability to retrieve words from our mental dictionaries, and how our views on gender temporarily keep us from considering otherwise legitimate interpretations of sentences.
Phonological Illusions
Why do we sometimes hear things that aren't there? When does the way we process language leave cracks for illusions to appear? In this episode, we talk about phonological illusions: what varieties there are, the processing strategies that lead to them, and how sometimes, we even try interpreting sounds as language when they aren't linguistic at all.
What connections do we make when we encounter language? How long does it take us to spot these ties? In this episode, we talk about priming: what it is, how far those connections go, and why our minds aren't exploding with the complexity of the web we drag through our sentences all the time.
Parsing Strategies
How do we build sentences based on what we see and hear? What approaches do we take to work out what's being said? In this episode, we talk about parsing strategies: why we need them, what they do for us, and how they can sometimes lead us to making weird interpretations.
Eye Tracking
What do our eyes do while we read written language? What can their movements tell us about our processing? In this episode, we look at eye tracking: how we can measure these small movements, what following how people read shows us about processing, and how even just studying how we look at pictures can unlock how our brains approach incoming words.
The Arbitrariness of the Sign and Onomatopoeia
How much meaning is there just in sounds? How much are words alike across languages? In this episode, we talk about the arbitrariness of the sign: how our sounds don't have to connect to the meanings they do, how much cases like onomatopoeia serve as a counter to the random matching of words, and whether individual sounds or syllables carry their own semantic punch.
Why do so many words and sentences have multiple meanings? How do we deal with all of the overlaps? In this episode, we talk about ambiguity: where it comes from, how we deal with processing it, and how children pick meanings from the menu of semantic possibilities they're presented with.
The Comparative Illusion
How do some sentences trick us into thinking they're good, when really they're not? And what can that tell us about how we process language? In this episode, we take a look at the comparative illusion, a tricky kind of sentence that seems meaningful, but falls apart when we consider it further. And then we look at what exactly it is about them that confuses our minds.


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Radio ad praises Ellmers
American Action Network is running a radio ad praising U.S. Rep. Renee Ellmers of the 2nd Congressional District for her votes on the House budget and Medicare doctors' fees.
The ad will run for a week. The American Action Network's is spending $25,000 to air the ad, which is part of a $1.8 million nationwide buy the 501(c)(4) is making on behalf of 76 House members.
"Renee Ellmers is doing the right thing in Congress," the announcer says.
The group, which supports center-right policies, does not have to reveal its donors.
The ad is airing just as the outgoing chairman of the Chatham County Republican Party, Jim Duncan, announced he would challenge Ellmers in a primary next year.
A spokeswoman for American Action Network said the ad has been in the works for a week, and the timing is not connected to Duncan's announcement.
This is the second ad buy the group has made applauding Ellmers this year. An earlier television ad called her a "conservative champion."
Ellmers, who is in her third term, got on the bad side of some conservatives in January over her attempts to derail a vote on an abortion bill.


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Due to a Bug Found in MedFormula affecting the Apache II Score, we are sending this email early. Versions up to 4.67 were affected by a 1-pt score error in the Apache II Score. This only occurred with pH values 7.25-7.32 and 7.5-7.59 - the apache II score returned with these pH values selected may be off by 1-pt. This bug has been corrected in Version 4.70 which was posted yesterday to our site and will be posted soon to our affilates. Please be sure you are running version 4.70 at the minimum. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
(For users with memory problems, version 3.0r3 has been released with the above update - 3.0r3 is a smaller, compact version of medformula for older palms. It is availabe from the version history page)
Please download the updated version from our site: www.internal-med.org -- If you have lost your unlock code, you may access the unlock page at our website (http://www.internal-med.org) and use the email address on which you are receiving this email to obtain a new unlock code.
In yesterday's newsletter, we wrote that EasyPulse saves the heart rate - actually easypulse now saves the "number of beats to count" (i.e. 20,30,40,60) so that you don't have to select it for next time. (of course you can change it with the "change" button).
If you have any questions, comments or bug reports, please email firstname.lastname@example.com. Again, remember to visit http://www.internal-med.org for free software updates.
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Welcome to Melissa Mann Photography. I will work with you, your business, clients and/or family to create excellent images.
Working with each other and different vendors, we will – together – come up with ideas on how to best incorporate creativity in the work you do. If you need images for your own products or a clients' product, event photography or business portraits, I will work with you to create quality images.
With families, I will learn more about how you plan to print and share your images with others and in your home. I strongly believe in the printed piece, so please be thinking along the lines of final image ... how you'll display your family photographs.
I've been working as an art director, photographer and professor for two decades and I enjoy what I do for a living. Please contact me for more information on how we can build a working relationship with your company and your own family while creating memorable images.
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Hi Bryan Here….
That's right. Kal Penn and John Cho are back again as Harold and Kumar for their third film with 'A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas'. The film will be in 3D, and will come out close to the holiday season being November 4th of this year. And yes, the almighty NPH (Neil Patrick Harris) will reprise his role as himself. The image is from EW and has been making the rounds for a while. But not it is official.
"A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas stars John Cho, Kal Penn, Paula Garces, Eddie Kaye Thomas, David Krumholtz, Danneel Harris, Amir Blumenfeld, David Burtka,Fred Melamed, Patton Oswalt, Richard Riehle, Danny Trejo, Neil Patrick Harris,Bobby Lee, and Thomas Lennon."
The synopsis:
"After years of growing apart, Harold Lee and Kumar Patel have replaced each other with new friends and are preparing for their respective Yuletide celebrations. But when a mysterious package mistakenly arrives at Kumar's door on Christmas Eve, his attempt to redirect it to Harold's house ends with the "high grade" contents — and Harold's father-in-law's prize Christmas tree — going up in smoke. With his in-laws out of the house for the day, Harold decides to cover his tracks, rather than come clean. Reluctantly embarking on another ill-advised journey with Kumar through New York City, their search for the perfect replacement tree takes them through party heaven — and almost blows Christmas Eve sky high."
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Read this tip to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Mentoring Employees and other Business Management topics.
-We humans also need feedback and the opportunity to learn and respond at different rates, in different ways. Coaching allows the framework for recognizing and making use of every individual employee's needs.
-Coaching gives employees the support (advice, information, materials, understanding, encouragement) they need to perform their best,
-gives companies greater employee adaptability and productivity, and helps them hold on to valuable employees...and customers, and
-gives managers the ability to do more with limited resources, enhance the work environment, meet greater customer expectations, and deliver results.
Being coached increases employees' confidence, energizes them, and gives a sense of security about how the employer views them.
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Helping Leaders Rethink Their Long-Term Value Creation
R3D Global was selected by Stewardship Asia Centre as its partner to co-organise its inaugural Stewardship Conversation series in Sydney on 29 March 2017. This event is a mutual learning and sharing platform for business leaders about stewardship and corporate governance.
Stewardship is about ensuring that a business can thrive and sustain growth while enhancing the wealth of its stakeholders and the well-being of the societies in which it operates over the long term. We are living in a world where the ownership of firms is increasingly fragmented, and investment structures more complex, and the time horizons of investors, executives and owners do not always coincide.
Hosted in a luncheon format by Mr. Ong Boon Hwee, CEO of Stewardship Asia Centre, the discussions were engaging and packed with insightful sharing of succession planning, long term value creation, finding the right balance between short and long term considerations as well as shareholder responsibility.
Among the leaders who attended are Chairmans, business owners and CEOs from a wide range of industries, including Patrick McClintock, Chairman of Myer, Robert Kok, Councilor of the City of Sydney, Kelly Morgan, Chairman of Azure Group and Danielle Robertson, Chairman of Family Business Australia.
R3D helped Stewardship Asia Centre create new dialogues with its expanded audience of business leaders in Australia to rethink about stewardship values. The event was extremely well received, and has further sprouted exchanges among the leaders.
For more information on R3D Global, please register your interest below.


text: Adele Finally Admits She Got Hitched 'I've found my next person' By Polly Davis Doig, Newser Staff Posted Mar 5, 2017 1:11 PM CST 16 comments In this Feb. 12, 2017, file photo, Adele arrives at the 59th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File) View 1 more image (Newser) – Adele thanked her "husband" at the Grammy Awards, leading many a wagging tongue to speculate that she'd slipped off and married longtime partner Simon Konecki, but she appears to have put the rumors down permanently, reports People. Speaking to a concert crowd in Australia about her song "Someone Like You," the singer said she "was trying to remember how it was I felt at the beginning of the relationship that inspired that record because as bad as a break up can be, as bitter and horrible and messy as it can be, that feeling when you first fall for someone is the best feeling on earth, and I am addicted to that feeling." Then the confirmation: "Obviously I can't go through with those feelings because I'm married now. I've found my next person." (Read more Adele stories.) View 1 more image My Take on This Story Report a story error Show results | 10% Hilarious 22% Intriguing 1% Depressing 48% Brilliant 2% Scary 17% Ridiculous


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ADR Panels / ADR Plates / Hazchem Labels / Vehicle Marking
Aluminium folding plate with reflective orange panel for fixing to front & rear of vehicles carrying dangerous goods.
Can be supplied as either folding horizontally or vertically. (top diagram shows vertical fold, bottom diagram shows horizontal fold).
Plates can simply be folded over and locked into position when the vehicle is not carrying dangerous goods.


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Why Did David O. Russell Drop Out Of 'Pride & Prejudice & Zombies'?
The Wall Street Journal's Speakeasy blog reports that the decision by Oscar-nominated director David O. Russell to drop out of the Pride and Prejudice and Zombies film came down to a simple matter of budget... or a lack thereof.
"I thought at $40 to $50 million was a bargain price to make a "Sherlock Holmes"-style period action romance that happened to have zombies in it," Russell said. "The studio budgeted it as a genre zombie movie and gave me $25 to $28 million. I was like, that's not cool."
Fresh on the heels of multiple Academy Award nominations for his film The Fighter, including his own nod for Best Director, Russell just might have any easier time getting the budgets he wants now.


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Friend of a Farmer Brunch
February 28, 2014 by Ally
With all of the hidden treasures throughout New York, I can confidently say that Irving Place is one of my favorite pockets of the city. I hold a special place in my heart for this quaint street in Gramercy. When I first moved to the city, I made the short trek from my tiny fifth-floor walk up apartment in the East Village to my Union Square office and intentionally walked down Irving during my daily commute. I'd treat myself to a fancy coffee from 71 Irving Place on Fridays and a fresh juice from Pure Food & Wine on the occasional lunch break.
During this time period, I was bright-eyed and bushy-tailed about my New York move. Even now that I'm a more seasoned New Yorker, I still go a bit out of my way to stroll down Irving. Since my boyfriend lives in Gramercy, I'm frequently in close proximity to the street, which made Friend of a Farmer an easy choice when we were seeking a neighborhood brunch.
Friend of a Farmer has a perpetual long line of eager brunchers waiting outside so expect at least a 45-minute wait on the weekends. We were eventually seated on the second floor of the sunny eatery. We had ample time to soak in the homey, comfortable ambiance since service was extremely slow. To be fair, the restaurant was packed with patrons, but it took 15 minutes to initially meet our server.
Coffee was a must to turn our lazy Saturday into a productive afternoon so I quickly ordered a soy latte, while Andrew went with a simple iced coffee. Andrew literally spit out his first sip of coffee because he received a mouthful of coffee grounds, which must have sourced from the bottom of a French press. He received a fresh coffee, but this gave our brunch an ominous beginning.
After the long wait in line, we appeased our rumbling stomachs with an order of the homemade granola to start. The tart low-fat yogurt was piled high with granola, strawberries, and blueberries. However, it was served with one spoon although we specified that we intended to share this dish. As a former waitress, this is a huge pet peeve of mine! It wouldn't have been a major issue except it took awhile to eventually track down another utensil from the staff.
My Farmer's Market egg white omelet was stuffed with spinach, sautéed mushrooms, and gooey cheddar cheese. The vegetables were fresh and plentiful, which are my two top criteria for omelet fillings. The eggs were served alongside home fries, which were tasty with a peppery kick.
How can you not order an entrée with a name like Weston's Wonderful Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes? The pancakes lived up to that grandiose title and truly tasted wonderful. They were simultaneously sweet and flavorful while soft and light, and could be easily enjoyed without syrup. We loved the hint of cinnamon in the batter and the generous serving of ripe blueberries.
To counter his sugar-coated main dish, Andrew also ordered a side of savory homemade sausage. Unfortunately, this side completely missed the mark. The protein was extremely dry and fell apart in our mouths like sand, rendering it practically inedible. I hope this batch of sausage was an outlier since the rest of our food was quite satisfying.
We leisurely finished our coffees and basked in the warmth of the two roaring fireplaces as we closed out our check. Off we went and I frolicked back along Irving Place, again absorbing some of the New York magic I hold dear to this locale.
The Bitches say: B-. We had high hopes for this eatery based on the ceaseless brunch line outside, but found it a bit over-hyped. The main dishes were tasty overall, but the small mistakes and inconsistencies added up.
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New York, New York 10001
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Raising children is a job that's constantly changing. Just when you think you get one phase figured out, they grow into something new. As our children become teenagers, they seem to need us less than they did when they were younger. The truth is, they still need us. Their needs are just different now. Although an exhaustive list is not really feasible, here are 10 things your teen needs from you.
1 – Vision
When you're young, it's hard to see too far into the future. Help him catch a vision for what God's purpose for his life may be. Show her how to look further down the road to see where today's decisions will lead her tomorrow.
2 – Instruction
There's a lot to learn in order to function as a mature adult. Equip her with the life skills she needs for success. Don't make the mistake of doing too much for him.
Demonstrate, teach, and expect your teen to do laundry, meal preparation, car maintenance, banking, and correspond in a professional manner via phone, letter, or email. Think in terms of stretching, rather than holding back.
3 – Quality Time
The key to spending quality time with your teen is doing something together that your teen enjoys. Keep in mind; it may not be the same activity you enjoy. The definition of quality time depends on the personality of the teen. The specific activity is not as important as the fact that you do it together and your teen sees it as a pleasurable event to look forward to.
It could be chess, video games, playing sports, watching sports, watching movies, running, shopping, going out for dinner or to eat ice cream, camping, hiking, canoeing, or a million other things. Sorry, but lectures don't count. You've got to be more creative than that!
4 – Hugs
Make sure your teen gets plenty of healthy physical affection. Not only is it an important and sometimes neglected way of expressing your love, it is also an effective precaution against teens seeking unhealthy fulfillment of this basic human need for loving physical contact.
Everybody needs hugs. He may pretend he's too big, but he isn't. She may act like she's too cool, but she's not. Hug them anyway. A pat on the back, a high-five or a fist bump are all also ways to communicate your love and support nonverbally.
5 – An Open Door
Be available, even if it's late. Teens are semi-nocturnal and seem to be ready to open up the most when parents are sleepiest. They are worth staying up for. Open channels of communication are vital. Make sure she knows she can come to you anytime. Tell him you will always be there for him, no matter what.
6 – A Listening Ear
Put down what you're doing, sit down, and ask how she's really doing. Find out what's on his mind. Listen with your whole self. Let her know you care about the things she cares about (no matter how insignificant or boring you may be tempted to think they are).
He needs to know you care enough about his problems and joys that he can bring them to you. You may care a lot, but if you are not deliberate about letting your teen know, she may feel otherwise.
7 – Personal Space
Privacy is important, even if they share a room with a sibling. Respect his boundaries. Knock on her door instead of barging in. Let your teen know what you are monitoring. Don't snoop or spy unless you have a good reason.
You don't have to read every single text, email, or social media posts to be an involved or responsible parent. You're a concerned parent, not a stalker.
8 – Encouragement
Your teen may not say it, but she needs your support. Maturing into adulthood is hard work. Let him know you've got his back. Focus on all she's doing right. It's easy to get caught up in all the things you want to "fix" about him before he leaves home. That's defeating.
Don't keep bringing up her past mistakes. Tell them him proud you are of his effort and accomplishments, even when it doesn't turn out as expected. Let her know how much you enjoy her as a person.
9 – Connections
Teenagers need connections outside of the family. This is especially important for homeschooled teens who don't have a ton of connections through school. As with many things in life, quality is more important than quantity.
Enable her to connect in meaningful ways with others through church, homeschool groups, extracurricular activities, or even simply hanging out with friends. Educate him on the wisdom of choosing associates and friends carefully. Proverbs 13:20 says, "Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm." Or, in other words, you can't soar with the eagles if you're hanging out with the turkeys.
10 – A Role Model Worth Emulating
Ideally, a teen's first and best role model will be you, the parent. Earn his respect through your own behavior. Demonstrate the life of integrity you want her to live.
It's also important for your teen to interact with other godly adults besides you and your spouse. Seek out adults who speak words of wisdom and encouragement into your teen's life. Point out and discuss excellent and poor examples of role models you find in movies, sports figures, celebrities, or the news.
As I said, this list is not complete, nor is it even the top ten needs your teen has. Some needs that could have made this list are worthy of a post all their own. But I have outlined 10 important needs we as parents should not overlook. I hope it served to get the juices flowing in your own brain about how you can best serve and love your teenager.
What other ideas do you have for ministering to your children in the teen years?


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Business insurance is a necessity for any business owner. This coverage can help your business survive all kinds of calamities – including those caused by a natural disaster or other people. Without coverage you risk losing everything that you worked for. Natural disasters, employee theft, lawsuits, and accidents are always possible when running your business. Coverage can mean the difference between you surviving or having to close your business.
Insurance is recommended but it must be insurance relevant to your business. Work with your agent so they understand what type of coverage your business needs. Many commercial insurance policies exist on the market, so you can purchase liability insurance, commercial auto coverage, and property coverage to name a few.
Think of what you need in detail before settling for a particular policy. This means you must evaluate the insurance needs of your company. If a particular type of coverage does not meet your needs, then do not let anyone convince you it is necessary. You can also save by opting for a higher deductible.
Insurance Packages
Some agencies provide package policies customized for your business. This means you get exactly what you need without any unnecessary coverage. Ask about a Business Owner's Policy, as that might suit you most. This type of policy incorporates different coverage together instead of you having to buy several policies. You might also belong to an industry association that provides insurance bargains to members.
No matter your business, having business insurance is a smart idea. Without the proper coverage, certain situations could destroy your business. Review your coverage periodically t see if your needs have changed, and then adjust your coverage accordingly.


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Seriously, he's shy. The week before preschool, we went to a birthday party for one of his friends. There were a dozen kids, many of whom he has known his entire life. Two tables were set up with a craft project to work on while the kids arrived. All the kids were sitting at one table; LL insisted on sitting at the other table, as far away from the other kids as possible. And then he just quietly sat at the table holding my hand and not wanting to do the craft. Other than whispering things in my ear, he didn't speak the entire time we were there. He only participated in activities for which he could stand at the periphery and hold my hand.
He does much much better in smaller groups, and even better if he's on familiar turf. But even under ideal circumstances, he takes about an hour to warm up and feel comfortable. Which is fine, he might just always be a shy kid, but it made me hesitant to throw him in with a bunch of older kids, especially since he's also short for his age.
Also... with a few temporary blips, he has been at the same small home daycare since he was 5 months old. He has never before needed to transition to a totally new environment before.
All of which adds up to this: I was really nervous about him starting preschool. Yep, me. LL, on the other hand, was full of pure excitement. For several weeks before school started, he told everyone who would listen that he was a big boy now and he was starting preschool very soon! Real school! Like a big boy! With teachers! And he was going to learn stuff!!! And have a lunch box!
And after this speech, he would turn to me and say, "And you're going to stay at school with me, Mommy, right?" And I'd say, "No, I'll be going to work, and then I'll pick you up again and bring you home for dinner, just like at Natasha's." And then he'd get a little more quiet.
We repeated that whole thing, every day, for several weeks. And I was convinced that the first day of school was going to involve lots of crying while holding onto my legs and begging for me to stay.
But you know what? He did awesome. No crying. No clinging. And when I came to pick him up, he showed me all around his classroom (and some of the other school grounds) like he was King of the Campus. He loves it, and after one week, he already seems to feel super comfortable and confident.
(Though he still doesn't know the names of any of his classmates. And when he picks what he wants to do when he first arrives, he always picks whatever activity is uninhabited by other kids. And when I ask him what he did during the day, he always just says, "I played with stuff" and refuses to elaborate, as if he's practicing to be a teenager someday.)
So. Preschool. Good.
The preschool, by the way, continues to impress me. Mostly play-based curriculum, based around lots of kid-lead exploration of basic materials. (Sand, water, clay, paint, blocks.) It's a Jewish preschool, so they wrap everything in Jewish values and celebrate holidays in the classroom. The preschool is part of a larger elementary school that teaches Orthodox Judaism, but the preschool is far more secular than the rest of the school (including a large number of completely non-practicing Israeli families). We picked a Jewish preschool for several reasons, some practical (the school holidays line up with when we actually have holidays) and some fairly stupid (he'll get exposure to Jewish holidays that we have never bothered to celebrate at home, being the super-laid-back Reform Jews that we are) but a big part of it was also the ability to put off the "Why don't we celebrate Christmas?" discussion for a few more years. Most important, though, was that they have a very low-key approach to preschool that allows lots of outdoor time, lots of lightly-guided exploration, no pressure to learn "academic" stuff at this age, and small classes.
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Break The Hashtag – Male Make Up Junkies!
This 10 year old make up genius could be the next big thing in the beauty industry. While we are utterly struggling to perfect our winged liner, this pretty school boy from UK is breaking the internet by mastering make up techniques effortlessly. He accidentally slipped to fame by confidently uploading a make up video that consisted a cute caption "You walk in to you, son doing this, wyd?" on his Facebook page 'VibeswithBae' and insanely moved viral worldwide, around May this year. The video racked more than 50 million thumbs up and buttoned more than 1k shares. Though it welcomed him with a tinge of criticism too, but people encouraged and appreciated him for utilizing make up as a form of 'self-nuance'.
Related: Make Up Trends Of 2017: Brows And Tongues?
Since the minimum age to join Instagram is 13, 10 year old Jack who is currently slaying the make up game, stays loyal to his worshipers and never forgets to throw special mentions for the beauty products he endeavors in his posts. His initials on Instagram goes by @makeuupbyjack and carries over 200,000 worshipers. Jack's IG handle is beautifully decorated with stunning posts in vivid make up looks and often swears to hashtag his posts with #makeupforboys. It will be intriguing to see him join the beauty 'bandwagon' with other beautiful male makeup artists. Well, look at that bake, highlight, eye shadow and that contour? While this 10 year old make up king is trading headlines for his 'Unicorn Frappuccino' and 'natural' inspired make up looks, I'm still trying to apply a lipstick so perfectly!
Make Up Benefits For Men
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Successful Male MU Artists In The Beauty Industry
- In 2017, Maybelline announced to stamp, a 26 year old beauty blogger 'Manny Gutierrez' (Manny Mua) as their new face.
- Jake Jamie Ward is a make up ethu who stepped in the world of make up at the age of 19 and carried his own lovely initiative #MakeUpisGenderless campaign, to empower male make up enthusiasts.
- Gary Thompson is also a stunning make up artist and a make up junkie who acquired a position in Loreal campaign in the past.
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Officials seek additional security for Bradenton Riverwalk
BRADENTON -- Bradenton's Downtown Development Authority is seeking its board's approval to fund an additional police officer to patrol the city's new Riverwalk, which is scheduled to open Oct. 18.
"We want our residents and guests to know that there's not an issue with security," said David Gustafson, executive director of Bradenton's Downtown Development Authority.
The 1.5-mile Riverwalk spans along the Manatee River from the Green Bridge to Manatee Memorial Hospital. The renovated park includes new restrooms, playgrounds, a skateboard park and fishing pier. It will be open 24 hours a day.
"We don't want them (homeless) to think this is a place where they can sleep at night," Gustafson said. "We don't want them to think that's a new condo."
The Bradenton Police Department will have daily beat officers regularly go to the Riverwalk to enforce the city ordinance prohibiting people from setting up camps for a long period of time, said Bradenton Police Capt. Warren Merriman.
The officer monitoring the Riverwalk would be paid around $40,000, the department's starting salary, Merriman said.
"It's fine to sit at a park bench and read a book," he said, but people will not be allowed to stay there to sleep overnight.
"With our enhanced downtown Riverwalk we find that having an additional officer may help, one on the evening shift and one on the day shift," said Merriman. "We want visitors to be safe, that's of utmost importance."
The DDA board will decide on Sept. 25 whether to allocate the funds for security.
Miriam Valverde. Herald reporter, can be reached at 941-745-7024. Follow her on Twitter@MiriamValverde.


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When someone starts investigating fire protection technology, there are many terms used but very few definitions given for those terms. One such term is analogue smoke detector. To understand what it is, it is necessary to understand the advances leading up to it.
This is where smoke detection began. Using sensors similar to the more advanced types, what identifies the stand alone detector is the fact that it is not connected to a central system of any type. A self contained unit, such a detector has its own alert built in. Detectors of this type are most commonly found in homes, as they are mandated by law in most places.
This was the next step in fire detection technology. As opposed to a sensor and alert combination, such a detector is simply a sensor that sends a signal to a central computer that makes the "decision" regarding how to deal with the situation. The strength of such a system is that the sensors can be set up in zones. The zones allow responding personnel to quickly find out the general area where the smoke was detected simply by looking at the panel of the central computer. In addition to this, there is far more freedom to customize the alert system with lights and louder sonic alerts. Detectors of this type were used with the first true fire alarm systems and continue to see some use because they are slightly less expensive than options with better features.
While establishing zones was a big step forward in quickly locating and extinguishing a fire, it was usually a somewhat nonspecific indicator, especially in very large systems where a massive number of detectors could be in each zone. The evolution of fire detection advanced to eliminate this issue with addressable detectors. Each detector has an individual address so that when the alarm is tripped, responders can be directed by the central computer directly to the specific detector that signalled the alarm.
While addressable detectors were close to perfect, a single weakness remained with all fire alarm systems - selectivity of alarm condition. In other words, before analogue detectors, a tiny amount of smoke would trip the entire system. The result of this flaw was false alarms from things as relatively harmless as burned food or cigarette smoke. The analogue detector is an addressable detector that can be tuned to the desired sensitivity. In other words, the system administrator can have the alarm system ignore minor smoke. Analogue Detectors are found in the best systems, where protection is desired without the upheaval of false alarms.
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WSHH Presents "Homecoming" Ft. Dizzy Wright - A Look Into Flint, Michigan's Unfortunate, Still Devastated State Today
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I LOVE barre workouts. I got certified as an instructor last year, and while I don't teach classes at the moment, I do incorporate some elements of barre into my own workouts. There are some misconceptions about barre, which might be stopping you from trying it. I can tell you that you don't have to be a dancer (or graceful) in order to love it and be good at it. Goodness knows graceful is not a word anyone has EVER used to describe me :-) People of all shapes, sizes and ages take these classes and rock at them. You don't have to wear toe shoes or a tutu, although you could if you wanted to.
Here are 5 reasons why I love it. Maybe you'll be inspired to give it a try too.
The Mind-Body Connection. Because form is so important and because you have to use lots of smaller, supporting muscles, you must develop strong communication links between your brain and your body. You pay attention to it in a way other kinds of workouts don't necessarily require. There are mirrors everywhere in a barre studio and they help with this. You can actually see what you're doing; you can see the shape your body is making. Incidentally, this mirror time is actually beneficial in other ways. Many of us (women especially) are uncomfortable really looking at ourselves in the mirror. We avoid it, or we use it as an opportunity to catalog faults. Looking at yourself in this context is good practice for viewing your reflection as simply information. In this case, information about safe exercise form. It's not about judging imperfections. It's just about looking at what's there. It's actually very freeing.
It's always challenging, no matter how many times I go. The equipment is minimal, the weights are light, and you do the same movements every time. BUT...somehow, it's always challenging. A little change, like lifting your heels during a plie, totally changes how it feels. There are tons of ways to modify everything, either to make it more challenging or to give yourself a bit of a break while you build up the strength and flexibility to do more.
The stretching. You're working your muscles but stretching them at the same time. I imagine my muscles getting longer and leaner with each repetition. It's one of the things I loved about Pilates as well.
The focus on core work. In barre you work your abs throughout the class, mostly in an upright position, which is how your core muscles are designed to function. There is usually a floor segment at the end of the workout where you do some more focused ab work, but not the traditional kind.
I'm a ballet-class dropout, but barre let's me feel like a kid again. I know I said that the tutu is optional, and I've never worn one to class. But it does take me back to when I was five, sporting my fluffy pink tutu, plie-ing and releve-ing my little heart out. You should never discount the power of fun in exercise. Anything that hearkens back to play is a workout we are more likely to stick with.
If you've never taken a barre class, but would like to, the good news is they are almost everywhere now! I encourage you to try barre, or whatever exercise sounds like fun to you. Keep trying different things until you find something you like--something you look forward to each week. Classes can be a great addition to your workout schedule, and you don't need to be intimidated by them. (Check out this post I wrote about group classes.)
What are your favorite kinds of exercise? What do you love most about them? Share in the Comments section below.