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Don't let anyone pick up from you a different story other than the fact that you are a role model. Because you really are.
You don't have to be some kind of a Barack Obama, or a local super successful entrepreneur. You just need to stay true to yourself. But there is a catch.
You can't just sit back and hope to kill it. You can't just be the average guy in your profession and expect to inspire. You can't just do what everyone else is doing and call that role model. You can't be a yes man, or a yes madam… or even a fault finder and still hope you are a good role model.
You have to better yourself to continue to be one. A role model, my role model, if you want to be one… you have to have courage, swagger, boldness of character, a person of setting and achieving goals, a person who feels unstoppable, a relentless kind of spirit.
I don't care if you are in the law of attraction or not, but if you just want to sit and visualize it without taking massive actions towards what you want, then how can you tell me that you believe in yourself? How can I, or anyone else believe in you?
If you are a coward and sloppy kind of professional, how can I even think of buying your products or even building relationships with you?
A proper role model, has a swing in his walk, does make things happen. And is not afraid to fail… what is failure to them? Simply an opportunity to find what doesn't work… so they don't sit around waiting for the miracle, they move their muscles on to the next thing.
So do you feel like a role model?
Do you feel like you are having an impact on to the world?
Does it mean to you anything that people are watching your every move?
Recently I was listening to the Success magazine CD and I remember Darren Hardy quoting a line from Zig Ziglar that says,
'Incompetent sales people have skinny kids. Their role model has failed them'
Do your kids see a glimpse of awesomeness in you?
Do your employees see you like a person to rely on, the person who they can count on, the person who know what the focus they are talking about?
Well, let's hit it with 18 ways to live like a role model.
Are you ready?
1. talk less shit
There is something about the language we use that touches people.
Dale Carnegie said that out of five things that people study us by, the language or what and how we speak in one of the most important.
Let your language inspire, encourage and at times, challenge – only for the purpose of inspiring growth.
2. embrace the path of continuous learning
Because if you are empty inside, they will soon find out.
Feed your mind with good thoughts.
For what comes out of people is what is inside them.
3. make decisions… and fast
People who are worthy following make decisions pretty fast.
Fast because they know that if they are wrong, they can as well change their minds if they must.
Taking too much time to decide is the habit of the average. And since you aren't one, well…
4. let them hear hope and expectation from your lips
Without telling you, people who are around you, people who in one way or another look up to you, would like to see where you are headed to.
If you see no hope for the future, they will see a hopeless person who can't even inspire them for little things.
Keep your head up.
5. let them see courage and calmness in your steps
Pressure sets in and you are the first one to freak out.
That's bad.
Really, really bad.
Show your courage, even pretend to have some if you don't have enough at the moment.
And stay calm… it's not the end of the world.
6. set bigger goals and go for them like a winner
A role model who doesn't set goals that stretch them is of no use to no one.
To become a role model, it is the same as being someone else's mentor.
You've got to have your own journey that you are up to.
Actions speaks louder, you know.
7. act like a champion
Champs don't have to brag about anything.
They know that in the end, the trophy will be theirs.
But then they do something else, they train harder.
They think smarter.
And they stay relentless.
8. develop an attitude of a leader and not of a follower
Leader take initiatives, but followers just wait for Jesus.
Leaders own things but followers have nothing to show for their efforts.
9. show them the benefits of thinking creatively
In advertising and marketing, those who come up with ideas are called creatives.
But you know what? We all are creatives… because we all have our minds to think and come up with ideas.
A role model record their ideas down. Because here is the thing.
They know that just one idea at the right time could change everything, for the better.
Record your ideas. It's an indication that you expect more, better, anytime soon.
10. stay productive
Remember, no one wants to follow losers and unproductive people.
Manage your time well.
And have some specific goals on a daily basis.
Because that's how you build up momentum and long-term success.
11. stay ambitious
Even when everyone else give up to trends and comfort zones… stay ambitious.
Lowering your expectation isn't a sign of great things to come.
So keep them growing.
Keep pushing the boundaries.
Keep inspiring.
12. speak with grace but impress with enthusiasm
No need to be dull or even roguish.
Life is about dealing with others in good terms.
In that regard, grace and enthusiasm are like magic wand.
Use them.
13. respect will build you
Because when you respect people, they not only respect you back.
They trust you also.
14. appreciation will push you further
Long lasting relationships are built this way.
And good relationships are not only long lasting but also, they can connect us to more success.
15. think contribution
There is no short-cuts.
I don't care if you are a royalty or a Trump.
It's only by contribution, by helping more people get what they want that we get what we want.
16. cultivate positive mental attitude (pma)
This attitude conquers everything.
It's like a secret weapon.
Only that it isn't.
Now, it's like a secret weapon because only a few are ready to develop it.
Those who get ahead in life, those who qualify to be role models, they are full of PMA.
17. instil to them that to get what they want, they are in charge of the operation
No one is coming to lay the eggs for you.
No one is going to plant the seeds for you.
Because you know this already, make sure that those around you, especially the young ones, know it too.
18. show them the importance of thinking different
Following the crowd way of thinking leads to achieving nothing more than what the crowd can achieve.
But to think different is not always welcomed.
Churchill did ask,
Do you have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something in life.
And Emerson said,
To be great is to be misunderstood.
So think different, and don't worry if they misunderstand you at first.
Does that mean you are now a role model?
Well, role model, like success, is a continuous journey to mastery, to excellence.
Whether we know it or not, we are setting examples to those around us.
The support we'd one day expect from them, the relationships we'd want to develop with them, business engagements we would like to do with them depends on how they see us.
Working harder is not the answer. Working smarter is not the only answer. But if we live the life of adding more value, the life of contributing more, of making the biggest difference… well, that's how we become role models.
Remember, a role model is a person looked to by others as an example to be imitated.
Be that person.
After all, it's for your benefit, anyway.


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CHICO — Hobby Lobby, the national arts and crafts retailer, has confirmed that it will be opening up in Chico.
After an inquiry from this newspaper, the company confirmed Monday that it has signed a lease for the former Toys R Us store on East 20th Street, which has been empty since mid-2018.
Hobby Lobby is expected to open in August, the company said.
Job information will be available closer to the opening date, and the company said details on how to apply will be posted on its website as the opening draws closer. It was not revealed how many the Oklahoma company expected to hire for Chico.
The website is https://careers.hobbylobby.com.
With stores in Redding and the Sacramento area, it seemed likely that Hobby Lobby would examine opportunities in Chico. It opened in an empty Toys R Us store in Citrus Heights earlier this year.
According to its website, the retailer is closed on Sundays.
Its website provides this description: Hobby Lobby is primarily an arts-and-crafts store but also includes hobbies, picture framing, jewelry making, fabrics, floral and wedding supplies, cards and party ware, baskets, wearable art, home accents and holiday merchandise.
It is based in Oklahoma City, Okla.
Toys R Us filed for bankruptcy after online retailers like Amazon bit into its profitability. It had hoped a reorganization effort would be successful, but in early January announced nationally that many of its stores would close, and in March that the Chico location would be shuttered.


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Folder - Moorilim Aerodrome
From the Collection of Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura VIC
- A4 black cover folder with plastic sleeves. 9 pages. Story of the aerodrome told by Isabel Cameron (nee Bronn) from her memory. Includes her own life history. Several aerial photos of the drome. In same folder 9 photos (sepia) of 20th Light Horse at training at Murchison.
- A4 sheets
- ww2, light horse, moorilim
- 29th Light horse training at Murchison
- 2000 (estimated)
- Isabel Cameron (Maker)
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Today I dropped into my favourite little local gallery the Lemond Gallery, right here in Bearsden. I always love popping in to see new exhibitions as Ken and Susan are great hosts and the stunning family home sets a perfectly relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Through my visits to the Lemond Gallery over the last year, I've been introduced to the work of a number of up and coming and existing Scottish artists, including Alison McWhirter, Jack Morrocco, Garry Brander, Gerard Burns and Ron Lawson.
The last show I attended was a solo show and 'meet the artist' session with Alison McWhirter. As an aspiring artist, this type of event is great to be able to ask the artist questions on their ideas, subject matter and technique. I remember Alison's paintings were beautifully displayed in the gallery, where you are free to wander at your leisure throughout the fresh, bright and open space, with a lovely cup of coffee and biscuit in hand.
Today went one step further, offering a dedicated talk by Scottish figurative artist Drysdale Scott on his current work. This was Drysdale's first major show, and formed part of a week-long solo exhibition displaying around 35 paintings, focused around the theme 'Into the Golden Age of the 1950's'.
Drysdale selected four of five paintings and talked us through, in great detail, the process he went through and the idea behind each composition. We were able to ask questions freely and the responses offered real insight into the journey taken to complete this body of work. I took in so much information from the talk that I could go on and on, but in summary here are my takeaways:
- The 'Zorn' palette. This is Drysdale's preferred palette for skin tones, and it's name is derived from Swedish artist Anders Leonard Zorn, whose palette was limited to four colours – Yellow Ochre, Vermillion Red Medium, Ivory Black and Titanium White. I can absolutely understand why – the faces and hands on the figures were almost luminous.
- MDF board. I am now tempted to try painting on this surface having learned more about its benefits. MDF board allows a smoother finish and is a stable surface to work on (as well as being more resilient than canvas in transit!).
- Nod to the Masters. Drysdale talked about his love of the old Masters, in particular Velazquez and Carravaggio. He has a particular interest in composing a painting of figures all seeming to be 'together' in a scene, but as you look more closely, you notice that they are all looking in slightly different directions. It really creates an intrigue and allure, as you start to make up a story of what's actually happening in the scene. This one best sums it up.
- Tone, and the use of black and white. The contrast of vibrant, bold colours against dark, muted colours is striking. When asked about the technique used to darken or lighten areas, Drysdale was passionate about his love of tone, and explained just how important black and white are in his work, even using black in softer skin tones.
Satisfying lessons
- Quote of the day: "I work on a full range of paintings and rotate them. It's when each painting gets to 95% complete that the real hard work starts". This is music to my ears, as I have four paintings all at 95% and it's all the finer detail that takes the time and focus, so I'm pleased to hear I'm not the only one who feels like this.
- The 'Mother of all bombshells'. Drysdale committed to this body of work 10 months ago and has completed around 35 large, detailed paintings 'whilst working full time as an Art Teacher'. Yes. This earned a few gasps.
The programme for this exhibition states that 'this brilliant body of work represents a pivotal start of his emergence' and I can see why. This was my favourite from today.
Like I said, I could go on. However I will wrap this up by saying that I practically skipped out of the Lemond Gallery today, buzzing, having just spent two very informative, enjoyable, creatively inspiring hours with some very nice people.
I look forward to another educational session as it was a very successful format. I would also love to see an artist 'demonstration' where we get to see them work. I would very much recommend a visit to the Gallery and you can find out more via the website.


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Spoken word is a powerful medium for literature. It brings together elements of traditional poetry, the lyrical form and flow of rap music, and the stage presence and movement of dance. The audience is more closely involved in the experience than a reader of Dickinson might be; it is a conversation with the author, a chance to see the emotion on their face when they speak and to react more richly to the writing.
Members of University of Michigan's Slam Poetry team opened the night with a selection of poems I still feel lodged in the back of my mind, even days later. I will not reveal how many tears I cried, but the number was embarrassingly high.
A self-proclaimed "emotional b*tch," Bronx native Roya Marsh is sheer inspiration in human form. She has ascended from minor competitions and open mics to performing at Carnegie Hall in front of an audience of thousands. She commands the stage whether in mid-poem or casual conversation with members of the peanut gallery; it is impossible to peel your eyes off of her as she moves through words you know are intentionally selected one by one. Her 15-poem set (all memorized and organized in her head, or what she calls her "rolodex of poems") felt somewhere between a Sammus concert, a comedy act, and a palm reading session. The crowd was modest, but that made it all the more personal. At one point, she asked just about everyone if they'd been to New York and what their major was.
The poems went hard and fast, their words expressive and moving. I felt a literal, bodily sensation when I was being pushed through such a range of emotions in a short period of time; a sense of that fullness which can only be achieved through a run-on stream of hurt and joy and experience. It was easy to fall into the atmosphere of the place, the fancy theater and the lights of the stage and Roya standing, shining in front of the audience. I was rapt, unable to focus on anything else as I took in what it meant to be in a room of strangers all feeling differently about the same words. The night and the poetry were completely encompassing, ambient. The turmoil within the intersection of race, gender, sexuality, and class had never been so clearly laid out, and in such an undiluted way. Other expressions of such experiences have the tendency to fall flat, whether in traditional poetry, theater, or novel form. Hearing the author speak as loudly, as harshly, as fast or slowly as they choose to is more strongly moving than anything that could be written on a page.
If you are interested in keeping up with what she's up to, Roya is on Twitter at @ChampagnePoet (right up there in the search results for Drake). She is currently working on an album of spoken word poetry, coming out next year, so keep your eyes peeled for those updates!


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WTO Authorizes Antigua and Barbuda To Suspend US Copyrights
Antigua and Barbuda have been getting ignored by the US government in relation to recovering hundreds of millions of dollars lost when the US violated trade agreements by cutting off US customers from regulated online gambling sites licensed in Antigua.
This week, the World Trade Organization delivered a shocking blow that is certain to gain the attention of the US. The WTO authorized Antigua to suspend US copyrights. That authorization could have a lasting effect reaching into the tens of millions in lost funds by the US.
Antigua and Barbuda became a safe haven for online gambling companies looking to launch their Internet sites back in the early part of the new millennium. By 2005, the nation had built a strong industry, regulation online gambling sites. In 2006, the US developed the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, and soon-after stopped licensed companies from accepting US customers.
The blow cost Antigua hundreds of millions of dollars, which was recovered when the WTO sided with Antigua's claim that the US had violated trade agreements. Antigua has repeatedly attempted to settle that case with the US, but the US has remained steadfast in their refusal to negotiate or pay Antigua.
Throughout the process Antigua lawyers had been preparing for a way to sanction the US legally with the WTO's assistance. This past Monday, the WTO gave Antigua all they needed to combat the US' perceived negligence, a right to suspend all US copyrights.
That means that Antigua could take music, movies, books, photographs, and other licensed material, and sell it around the world without the fear of paying copyrights to the owners of the material in the US. Antigua has not confirmed they will go this route, but Attorney Mark Mendel did mention recently that "piracy" laws would not be violated in such a situation because the WTO authorized the suspension of the copyrights.


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CEP discussion paper
Steady-State Equilibrium in a Model of Short-Term Wage-Posting
Alan Manning
July 2012
Paper No' CEPDP1158:
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This paper takes the canonical Burdett-Mortensen model of wage- posting and relaxes the assumption that wages are set once-for-all, instead assuming they can only be committed one period at a time. It derives a closed-form solution for a steady-state Markov Rank-Preserving Equilibrium and shows how this relates to the canonical model and performs some comparative statics on it. By means of example it is shown that a Rank-Preserving Equilibrium may fail to exist and that this non-existence can be a problem for plausible parameter values. The paper discusses how the model can be modified to ensure existence of a Rank-Preserving equilibrium. It is also shown, by means of example, how the opposite, a Rank-Inverting Equilibrium may exist.
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Leave your home in favor of culture, history, art and adventure when you embark on this 17-day journey from Bollywood to Ancient Ruins through India and Sri Lanka itinerary. There's hiking, temples, ancient ruins, a backwater boat trip and more in store! Travel through Mumbai, Cochin and Kumarakom in India. Depart lively India and travel to its island neighbor, through Colombo, Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Tangalle and Galle in stunning Sri Lanka.
Arrive in western India where Bollywood was born - Mumbai. Famously overcrowded, this is the fourth-largest city in the entire world. The culture-rich city is the perfect starting point for your adventure. For an absolutely unforgettable luxurious stay, we suggest the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower.
Enjoy a full day touring the pulsing city. The National Gallery of Modern Art is a fantastic spot to check out the country's artistic side. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Victoria Station is an incredible central railway station constructed in the Victorian Gothic style. There are several ancient, well-preserved churches throughout the city. A trip to Mumbai isn't complete without a visit to Bollywood - visit a set for a closer look at how the cultural favorites are created.
Depart Mumbai for a more remote location. Fly to Cochin and transfer to Kumarakom, an area known for its incredible backwater tourism. The city is set against the stunning largest freshwater lake in the state of Kerala - Vembanad Lake. Check into the hotel of your choice in the city.
Spend your first day in the area exploring the natural beauty. Give yachting or fishing a try on the lake. The Bird Sanctuary is home to several species of migratory birds. The sanctuary covers over 14 acres - you may even spot a beautiful, rare Siberian Crane.
Enjoy a unique experience as you spend the day on one of the area's much-loved backwater cruise boats. The area surrounding the lake is covered in mangrove forests, paddy fields, coffee plantations, pineapple orchards and coconut plantations. Step aboard and sail across the massive lake and absorb the natural surroundings.
Travel back to Cochin (also known as Kochi,) to see a town seemingly retired after the spice trade cooled off in the area. The once bustling cosmopolitan city is now a sleepy, charming port town. We suggest checking into the Brunton Boatyard, Malabar House or the Vivanta by Taj Malabar for a lush stay.
Begin your day by paying a visit to the Jewish section of the city. The area was largely populated in the 1940s and the brightly painted houses are built in classic old-world designs. Visit the bay and watch as fishermen haul in Chinese fishing nets filled with fresh fish - you can even buy fish straight from their nets and carry your purchase to the nearby Dutch House to have it filleted. Come evening, you'll have the opportunity to learn local favorite dishes from a warm and welcoming chef who teaches classes in the intimate setting of her private home.
Depart India as you fly from Cochin to colorful Colombo in Sri Lanka. You arrive in the nation's capital city in the mid-morning. Begin your city tour by visiting the pivotal Gangaramaya Temple - an important learning and spiritual location. Next, visit the tiny temple built on a lake, the Seema Malaka Temple. Observe the national sport at a Sri Lankan cricket match. Finish the day with a stroll along the half-kilometer-long Galle Face Green Promenade.
Travel 4 hours to Dambulla. Explore the fantastic UNESCO sites of the Dambulla Cave Temple and the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Tour the area atop a local elephant. This evening, you'll bed down at the deluxe Heritance Kandalama.
Leave the city for a bit and take a half-day trip to the UNESCO site of Polonnaruwa, some 80 minutes from Dambulla. The ruins are in amazing shape and make it easy to imagine life in ancient times. This afternoon, take a safari at the Minneriya National Park. The wildlife refuge has been known to serve as a home to wild elephants.
Travel 2 hours to picturesque Kandy, a UNESCO-designated city known as the island's cultural capital. Kandy was the last kingdom in Sri Lanka. Learn about Sri Lankan spiritual practices when visiting the Bahirawakanda Monastery. See the incredible Temple of the Tooth that contains the relic of the tooth of Buddha. The Earl's Regency has a refreshing swimming pool and comfortable rooms for resting up that night.
Leave vibrant Kandy and gaze at the green rolling hills as you make your way 2 hours into the heart of Sri Lanka's hill country. See the temple where the Hindu God Rama's lover prayed for Rama to rescue her from the evil King Ravana. Check in to the Grand Hotel where you will enjoy endless hospitality and comfort.
Spend your second day in the the area in the great outdoors. Take a hike in the rolling hills, in the idyllic Horton Plains National Park. The park is one of many UNESCO sites in the country. The Grand Hotel's spa services are perfect after a day out in the fresh air.
Travel 4 hours to Tangalle to soak in the sunshine. Here, you'll have the incredible opportunity to catch baby sea turtles hatch on a deserted beach. The Rekawa Turtle Conservation's mission is to preserve the turtles' natural environment, and help them thrive within it. In the evening, learn to cook the area's famous cuisine and eat your own creations. Relax tonight at the Amanwella Resort.
Enjoy an extra-special sight this morning, as you marvel at the Mulkirigala Rock Temple, home to seven cave temples, perched on terraces of various altitudes, the highest of which is 676 feet above sea-level. Note the handdrawn Buddhist art on the cave walls. The afternoon has you taking a safari ride through seaside Yala National Park. Return to you hotel tonight to enjoy some leisure time.
Reach the final destination of your adventure - the gorgeous coastal city of Galle, 90 minutes away. Along the way, stop at the UNESCO site, the Ancient Port of Galle. Enjoy a whale-watching tour and see the large mammals playing in their natural environment. Visit the Yatagala and Rhumasala temples for a unique spiritual tour. Check in to the historic Amangalla hotel located inside of the old fort within the Ancient Port, for the final night of your trip. The hotel is known for providing five-star quality in an old-world beautiful setting. Get a good sleep ahead of tomorrow morning's departure.
Today take the expressway or the scenic route along the coastline back to Colombo for your flight onward.
For over a century, the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower has been the haunt of India's elite, and has played host to princes, kings, maharajas, presidents, CEOs and countless celebrities. Built in 1903, it is an architectural marvel, bringing together Moorish, Oriental, and Florentine styles. Inside, the hotel showcases contemporary Indian art framed by vaulted alabaster ceilings, onyx columns, graceful archways, hand-woven silk carpets, crystal chandeliers, and an eclectic collection of furniture. There are 519 rooms and 46 opulent suites with panoramic views of the Arabian Sea and the Gateway of India. The Taj's excellent dining options include Golden Dragon - voted the best Chinese restaurant in Mumbai; Masala Kraft - Indian cuisine with a contemporary twist; Souk, which has stunning views of Mumbai from its rooftop location and serves Middle Eastern cuisine; The Zodiac Grill, where a special menu is offered for each month's star sign, and the stellar Wasabi By Morimoto - Mumbai's first contemporary Japanese restaurant, helmed by the Iron Chef himself. There is also the Harbour Bar, Mumbai's first drinking establishment, and the Insomnia nightclub, filled with "Bombabes" and their millionaire boyfriends. Guests can unwind at the luxurious spa, the fitness center, equipped with cardiovascular and weight training equipment, steam shower and sauna and swimming pool, or with a game of badminton, squash, tennis or billiards. The hotel also has a private yacht available for day trips on the Arabian Sea or to nearby Elephanta Island. There is a business center with wired and wireless Internet access, secretarial services and cell phones and laptops for hire. Wi-fi available throughout the hotel. The Taj Mahal Palace is 45 minutes from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM).
Located on the banks of Lake Vembanad, Kumarakom is a beautiful retreat on the backwaters of Kerala. The building that houses Ettukettu, its principal restaurant, was commissioned by King Marthanda Varma as a gift to his martial arts teacher, and dismantled from its original location before being reassembled at Kumarakom. The 115-seat restaurant offers multiple cuisines, including continental, Chinese, Mughlai, North Indian and traditional regional dishes. Ayurmana, Kumarakom's Ayurveda spa, has an extensive menu of massages, therapeutic and beauty treatments, while the fitness center has a wide array of cardio machines and free weights. Thattukada is a traditional Kerala teashop. Kumarakom is approximately 1.5 hours from Cochin airport (COK).
Set in a restored boatyard dating from the Victorian era, the Brunton is located at the tip of Fort Cochin. Designed in the style of early Dutch and Portuguese buildings, with whitewashed walls, a sloping tile roof and terracotta floors, the Brunton features twenty-two rooms – all of which face the sea, and are fitted with antique furniture and high royal beds with steps to climb up to them. Dining options include the History Café, which serves a fusion of Dutch, Syrian, Indian and Keralan cuisines in a room paneled with warm woods and teak crossbeams; the Terrace Grill serves the best of that morning's catch; and lastly, the Armoury Bar, which overlooks the harbor and features a selection of teas and classic cocktails. The hotel has a small pool next to the sea, an Ayurvedic center with massage and healing treatments, and a steam room, but does not have a fitness center. There is no business center, though there are secretarial services and Internet access. The Brunton Boatyard lies approximately 30 minutes from the airport in Cochin (COK).
The charming Malabar House, voted Best Boutique Hotel by Time magazine, dates back to 1755 when Dutchman Jan Herman Clausing owned it. Spice traders, tea merchants and bankers subsequently occupied it before being turned into luxury accommodations. There are 17 rooms and suites, divided into Deluxe Rooms, Roof Garden Suites and the Malabar Suite; all have tiled floors and are decorated in vibrant color schemes with antique objets d'art. In-room amenities include televisions, direct dial telephones, safe deposit lockers, coffee makers and mini bars. The property's restaurant, Malabar Junction, serves delectable seafood prepared in Indian and Mediterranean styles and if the weather is nice, meals or drinks can be taken in the courtyard, which often hosts local dance or musical performances. Upstairs from the restaurant is Divine, a wine bar focused on Indian wines. Malabar House is in the heart of historical Fort Cochin, opposite St. Francis Church and 3 minutes walk to the Chinese fishing nets. The property is a 1.5-hour drive from Nedumbassery Cochin International airport.
The dramatic and sultry Tintagel property is located in central Colombo, close to Colombo Town Hall, National Art Gallery and Sinhalese Sports Club. The hotel was previously home to three of Sri Lanka's political leaders, making it an important structure of national heritage. This unique and intimate hotel boasts ten high-ceilinged suites with timber floors, lavishly decorated with a unique blend of color, texture and atmosphere. The spacious bathrooms feature rain showers, bathtubs and large vanities. All rooms include complimentary WiFi, LCD TV screens with DVD/CD players, a minibar, tea- and coffee-making facilities and Egyptian cotton bedding. Selected suites come with a private courtyard or a balcony. There are a range of dining facilities including an alfresco restaurant, a chic indoor restaurant offering international cuisine, a private dining room and a bar with black leather lounges and bronze tables. Other facilities and services of the hotel include a spa with optional in-room service, swimming pool, gym, steam room, library and courtyard.
In prime position next to the lake and nearby Buddhist shrine, Uga Residence screams old-world elegance in modern Colombo. Nestled on a verdant avenue, this perfectly-appointed Victorian mansion offers an escape and some peace and quiet within the bustle of the city. Guests can relax in their luxurious suites, bedecked in rich materials and textures, or on their private terraces; alternatively, they may enjoy tranquil walks in the shady gardens. Relaxation and reinvigoration are close at hand with massages available on request and the hotel pool awaiting with cooling waters in a sunny courtyard. A la carte dining is a sumptuous affair at the poolside restaurant, where guests may begin with a cocktail from the adjacent bar and continue with wine from the cellar to accompany the gourmet delights on offer.
Designed by famed Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa, the unique Heritance Kandalama hotel is set into a cliff face among dense tropical forests, flanked by the Dambulla rock temple and Sigiriya Rock Fortress. The hotel's buildings were planned to blend seamlessly with the surrounding environment and are covered with hanging vines and flowering plants. Each of the 152 rooms faces either Kandalama Lake or the forest – even the bathrooms were planned to showcase the view – and is decorated in an elegantly simple contemporary style. The Kandalama is the first Green Globe 21-certified hotel in Asia, and the first hotel in the world to be awarded the prestigious LEED Green Building certification. There are three restaurants to choose from, including the Kanchana Café, which has won multiple awards. Among The Kandalama's amenities are a pool, business center and fitness center, while the world-renowned Six Senses Spa has a location here that offers Asian, Swedish, aromatherapy and Ayurvedic massage.
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We started our day with a workshop at Thoughtworks on Impostor Syndrome. When individuals doubt their accomplishments and fear that they will be found out as a fraud this can have crippling effects. It is touching to see that this is talked about openly in a company and that through awareness we can identify when those behaviors appear within ourselves. It is also useful to undertand the signs so that we can be mindful when we see those behaviors in other people. It was reassuring to know that this feeling of being an imposter is common and that there are small steps we can take to practice not feeling this way. Experiencing the culture at Thoughtworks where curiosity, play, vulnerability, and failure are encouraged has been a fruitful space to experiment and learn.
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Karoki to step up pursuit for elusive gold in Tokyo Marathon
Tuesday February 05 2019
The 2016 World Half Marathon silver medallist Bedan Karoki is tired of playing second fiddle.
The athlete from Nyandarua has now set his sights on winning either marathon or 10,000m title at the World Championships set for October 1-6 this year in Doha, Qatar.
However, Karoki - the 2015 World Cross Country silver medallist - said his participation in marathon will hinge on a good performance at Tokyo Marathon slated for March 3 in Japan.
"I really want to make the marathon team for Doha but if Tokyo Marathon doesn't fall in place for me I shall turn my focus on making my fourth appearance in 10,000m at the global event," said Karoki.
Karoki, who has stepped up his training, alternating between Eldoret, Ngong, Nairobi and Nyahururu, has only one medal from the 10,000m, the silver he got from the 2011 Maputo African Games.
Karoki, 28, made his maiden World Championship appearance in 2013 Moscow where he finished fifth in 10,000m before settling for fourth at 2015 Beijing and 2017 London respectively.
Karoki hinted change of tact as he targets his first marathon victory in Tokyo on his fifth appearance over the distance.
"I have always had a fast-paced first phase of my marathon races but I want to change my approach this time around to slow pace," said the father of two. "I have the much needed experience in marathon and I hope for a breakthrough this time around."
Karoki explained after his workout in Ngong Forest on Monday that he has done a lot of endurance and is now concentrating on speed polishing.
"I only have silver medals and it's a high time I win that precious gold medal me it on track or road," said Karoki, who works for Dena Company in Japan.
Karoki said he will be at great advantage in Tokyo since it's like his second home, having lived in Japan for the last 12 years.
"I know the weather quite well…the temperatures are mild this time of the year and I hope to take advantage of it. I will be happy to run a sub 2:05 hours," said Karoki, who has personal best 2:07:41.
Tokyo Marathon is the opening leg of the World Marathon Majors where Karoki will be up against compatriot and two times defending champion Dickson Chumba and Ethiopian Kenenisa Bekele among others.
Karoki claimed personal best 2:07:41 to finish third on his marathon debut in London in 2017, losing the battle to compatriot Daniel Wanjiru, who won in 2:05:48.
Karoki followed it up with a fourth place finish in Fukuoka the same year in 2:08:44 before returning to London last year to finish fifth in 2:08:34. He could have finished ninth in Chicago in 2:07:59 but failed to complete the race in Fukuoka last year owing to a tendon injury.
Karoki said he has always enjoyed running on track and he will be glad to make a return since his last assignment in 2017 London. "I will make a few adjustments in training for track since I still have the speed," explained Karoki.
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Last week I reported that the United States body reviewing OOXML had decided to take a conservative approach to defining what "contradiction" should mean under the ISO/IEC process. Since then, a few stories have appeared indicating that Great Britain and Malaysia would each identify at least one contradiction in their response. The actual results would only become known after the deadline had passed on February 5.
In that first blog entry, I concluded that Microsoft had won the first point in the contest over whether its document format would become a global standard or not. With the deadline past, who would be found to have won the next?
Well the results are in, and an unprecedented nineteen* countries have responded during the contradictions phase - most or all lodging formal contradictions with Joint Technical Committee 1 (JTC), the ISO/IEC body that is managing the Fast Track process under which OOXML (now Ecma 376) has been submitted. This may not only be the largest number of countries that have ever submitted contradictions in the ISO/IEC process, but nineteen responses is greater than the total number of national bodies that often bother to vote on a proposed standard at all.
[*Update: make that twenty]
When it is recalled that any national body responding would first have had to wade through the entire 6,039 pages of the specification itself, and then compose, debate and approve its response in only 30 days, this result is nothing less than astonishing. Truly, I think that this demonstrates the degree to which the world has come to appreciate the importance of ensuring the long-term accessibility of its historical record, as well as the inadvisability of entrusting that heritage to a single vendor or software program.
The countries that chose to respond on this expedited schedule are as follows:
Czech Republic
Italy [later added]
New Zealand
In all (to quote Monty Python once again), "Rather a lot, actually."
According to one story, at least one of these countries (India) was considering responding by abstaining from voting, in protest over the extremely short amount of time provided to review the voluminous specification. Instead, it appears that it opted to knuckle down, finish its review, and submit contradictions instead. In some cases, I am told, the contradictions submitted are brief, while in others they are substantial.
Ordinarily, contradictions would be posted at the JTC1 site relatively quickly. However, in this case I am told, Ecma will be given the opportunity to prepare responses before the contradictions will be posted, with a deadline of February 28. On or before that date, Ecma will respond with its proposed "resolution" for each contradiction. Once this has been received, JTC 1 will publish the response, accompanied by the text of the contradictions themselves, as submitted by the national bodies. At that point, a decision can be made on the next step.
[Update added 2/9/09: What significance should we attach to this many comments being received? See Rob Weir's post on that topic here, in which he does the math.]
All in all, not a very auspicious start for OOXML. And not one that augers well for a very fast Fast Track experience. It will be interesting to see how Microsoft deals with this slap in the face. One possibility would be to push the national bodies more aggressively than ever to vote for adoption. Another might be to withdraw the specification and prepare a less controversial submission, that is responsive to the many early objections offered, even before the opportunity has been offered to submit technical objections, as compared to contradictions with existing ISO/IEC standards and rules.
Meanwhile, ODF continues to move forward, with version 1.1 being adopted as an OASIS standard, and bills being submitted in both Minnesota and Texas to require open document formats. I'll be posting a blog entry on that topic later tonight.
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The Contradictory Nature of OOXML (Part II) – 19 Nations Respond
China, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Korea, Switzerland, Thailand, USA are SC 34 members but didn't respond.
Finland, Kenya, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and Sweden responded without being SC 34 members.
The Contradictory Nature of OOXML (Part II) – 19 Nations Respond
When the proposal moves to the next stage it will be looked at by SC34.
The Contradictory Nature of OOXML (Part II) – 19 Nations Respond
It's my understanding that all Principal and Observer members were eligible to respond, and not just those that are members of any single committee.
- Andy
Microsoft owns Ireland
Ireland will never vote against Microsoft as long as Microsoft is "investing" so much money into buying a vote in the EU.
The Contradictory Nature of OOXML (Part II) – 19 Nations Respond
If so, we have the amusing prospect of Microsoft not being compatible with their own format!
No problem, just embrace and extend the fixed up OOXML
The Contradictory Nature of OOXML (Part II) – 19 Nations Respond
Does ECMA change specifications ?
What do you think about that ?
The Contradictory Nature of OOXML (Part II) – 19 Nations Respond
I'll need to ask my daughter to translate it for me later today. Can you give us a preview?
- Andy
The Contradictory Nature of OOXML (Part II) – 19 Nations Respond
I shall do my best to translate fastly a summary in English.
Best regards.
Captain Europe
The Contradictory Nature of OOXML (Part II) – 19 Nations Respond
Not that I want to steal the thunder from Captain Europe but he has apparently found out that the Ecma website has update the webpage related to the OOXML specifications (http://www.ecma-international.org/publications/standards/Ecma-376.htm) during the "approval" process. The "last modified" date for this page is now
07-Feb-2007 09:23 (see http://www.ecma-international.org/publications/standards/).
I have no idea what changes have been made and what are the potential repercussions but I have to admit that it does not look too good for Ecma.
An anonymous frenchman
The Contradictory Nature of OOXML (Part II) – 19 Nations Respond
Sorry, follow up of my previous post.
Apparently, Captain Europe has actually found the changes made to the Ecma webpage for the OOXML specifications:
According to him:
-they have updated some documents to the docx format,
-they have changed the way the specifications is split,
-all documents are now dated from the 01/02/2007.
This is just a quick translation of his post as I have not taken the time to check for myself.
An anonymous frenchman
The Contradictory Nature of OOXML (Part II) – 19 Nations Respond
My response above.
Captain Europe.
The Contradictory Nature of OOXML (Part II) – 19 Nations Respond
This is an interesting observation. Has anyone had time to determine whether any changes of significance have been made, or concluded that any changes are in response to any of the contradictions received/
- Andy
The Contradictory Nature of OOXML (Part II) – 19 Nations [make that 20] Respond
From Captain Europe,
Sorry, it's not a summary but a development :-)
Wednesday, I asked a question on this website
What think about ECMA ? Are they fairplay ?
My response is NO.
You can to go on ECMA website and you can see that the webpage
has change since last monday (5 february 2007).
Yes, they have add 5 documents at "docx" format but,
and it's important, they have change the name of specification, and perhaps,
the dispatching of specification.
Example :
The main document was named : "JTC001-N-8455-1.pdf"
size 48106 ko, created 26 nov 2006, modified 11 dec 2006,
containt 6039 pages (the famous 6039 pages !!!!!).
Now, the main document is named : "Office Open XML Part 4 - Markup Language Reference.pdf"
size 34080 ko, created 1 feb 2007,
containt 5220 pages.
When you go to the webpage
you can see that the webpage Ecma-376.htm has been modified at « 07-Feb-2007 09:23 »
During the "approval" process of ISO, the specifications MUST BE freezed, no ?
Best regards,
Captain Europe.
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This week's college wrestler of the week Micky Phillipi of Pittsburgh earns the honor after knocking off second-ranked and then-undefeated Daton Fix (Oklahoma State) 3-1 in the host Panthers 36-9 loss to the Cowboys. In the first period, Phillipi was able to stymie a pair of attacks from Fix, which led to a scoreless opening stanza. It was Phillipi who was more aggressive in the second, though his offense was thwarted by Fix, who led 1-0 after two. After getting an escape to tie the match in the final period, Micky was able to convert a low attack for two points at the edge of the mat, next to the Cowboy bench. For the last 30 seconds of the bout, Micky rode out Fix to wrap up his 3-1 win. The takedown scored by Phillipi was the first offensive points of any kind scored against Fix this season. Coming into this match, Micky only had one loss this season and was ranked fifth in the nation at 133 lbs. His lone defeat this year came in the finals of the Cliff Keen Invitational to Nick Suriano (Rutgers), after Phillipi had taken out All-Americans Luke Pletcher (Ohio State) and Ethan Lizak (Minnesota). Micky is currently a freshman that is in his first year of competing for the Panthers after sitting out the 2017-18 campaign following a transfer from Virginia. Looking ahead at the rest of Pitt's schedule, a couple dates to circle for Phillipi are Friday's dual at Virginia Tech where he could meet 14th ranked Korbin Myers and the February 10th clash with NC State who features All-American Tariq Wilson at 133.


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Throughout my travels in Malaysia I stopped at different points of interest for different reasons.
First there was Kuala Lumpur, I city I have heard so fondly spoken of thanks to its' friendly locals and incredible food scene.
Oh, and the shopping is great! Then I visited Cameron Highlands to experience tea plantations and strawberry fields (and cater to my undying love for both of these).
Now for my third stop in Malaysia I find myself on an exotic island that could quite literally be anywhere in the world thanks to its feeling of remoteness.
Here's how I spent my few days visiting Gaya Island in Malaysia (and a good little honeymoon idea for anyone searching for a spot off the grid!)
Gaya Island Resort
The flight to Palau Gaya is around 2.5 hours from Kuala Lumpur, however the local airport does cater to some international flights nearby.
Once here, I took a car for around ten minutes to Jesselton Point Jetty to catch a speedboat transfer to Gaya Island Resort, another property from the luxe collection of hotels throughout Malaysia owned by YTL Hotels.
My arrival felt like a dream with the sun slowly setting in the background and I was beyond excited to spend a few days here unwinding, taking in all the activities on offer and exploring beyond the hotel.
Although the hotel is well-appointed with a lap size swimming pool, 24 hour gym and a handful of restaurants, I mostly spent my time enjoying the outdoors and trying all the activities around the island and on the water.
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SANA – Syria condemned in strongest terms the hostile intentions of the Turkish regime and the military build-up at the Syrian borders, affirming that they constitute an outrageous violation of the international law and renewing determination to confront the Turkish aggression by all legitimate means.
A source at the Foreign and Expatriates Ministry said in a statement to SANA on Wednesday that Syria condemns in strongest terms the reckless statements and hostile intentions of the Turkish regime and the military build-up at the Syrian borders which constitute an outrageous violation of the international law and a blatant breach of the International Security Council's resolutions which affirm respecting Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The source added that the hostile behavior of Erdogan's regime appears clearly through the Turkish expansionist ambitions in the Syrian territories, and it couldn't be justified under any pretext, and what the Turkish regime claims regarding the security of the borders is refuted by this regime's ignorance of Adana Agreement.
The source continued that the Syrian Arab Republic holds some of the Kurdish organizations responsible for what is taking place due to their subordination to the US project as they have been previously warned during the meetings with them against the dangers of that project and to not be tools serving the US policy against their homeland, but these organizations have insisted on being tools in the hands of foreigners.
The source added that the Syrian Arab Republic reaffirms Syria's sanctity , sovereignty and territorial integrity, and it affirms determination and willingness to confront the Turkish aggression by all legitimate means and it asserts that it is ready to embrace all of its misled citizens if they return to the righteous road in a way that would guarantee Syria's unity and territorial integrity.
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TRAVANCORE, a state of southern India, in political relation with Madras. Area, 7091 sq. m. In 1901 the population was 2,952,157, showing an increase of 15% in the preceding decade. The state stands sixteenth among the native states of India in area and third in population. Travancore extends more than 150 m. along the west coast as far as Cape Comorin, the southernmost point of the peninsula. The Western Ghats rise to an elevation of 8000 ft. and are clothed with primeval forest; they throw out spurs towards the coast, along which there is a belt of flat country of about 10 m. in width, covered with coco-nut and areca palms, which to a great extent constitute the wealth of the country. The whole surface is undulating, and presents a series of hills and valleys traversed from east to west by many rivers, the floods of which, arrested by the peculiar action of the Arabian Sea, spread themselves out into lagoons or backwaters, connected here and there by artificial canals, and forming an inland line of smooth-water communication for nearly the whole length of the coast. The chief river is the Periyar, 142 m. in length. Other important rivers are the Pambai and its tributary the Achenkoil, the Kallada, and the Western Tambraparni. Iron is abundant and plumbago is worked. Elephants are numerous, and tigers, leopards, bears, bison and various kinds of deer abound in the forests. Travancore has an abundant rainfall, with every variety of temperature. The principal ports are Alleppi, Quilon and Paravur; but there is no real harbour. The state has a fine system of roads, and the Cochin-Shoranur and the Tinnevelly-Quilon railways pass through it. The Periyar irrigation project conducts water through the ghats in a tunnel to irrigate the Madras district of Madura, for which compensation of Rs. 40,000 is annually paid to Travancore. Trade is large and increasing, the chief exports being copra, coir and other coco-nut products, pepper, tea, sugar, areca-nuts, timber, hides, coffee, &c. The capital is Trivandrum. The revenue is £670,000; tribute, f80,000; military force, 1360 infantry, 61 cavalry and 30 artillery with 6 guns. The maharaja of Travancore claims descent from Cheraman Perumal, the last Hindu monarch of united Malabar, whose date is variously given from A.D. 378 to 825. Though he is a Kshatriya, the succession follows the local custom of inheritance through females; consequently his sand y of adoption authorizes him to adopt sisters' sons. For some generations the rulers have been men of education and character, and the state is conspicuous for good administration and prosperity. Education, and female education in particular, is more advanced than in any other part of India. The two dominant sections of the population are the Namburi Brahmins and the Nairs or military caste. Native Christians, chiefly of the Syrian rite, form nearly one-fourth of the whole, being more numerous than in any Madras district.
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Can you help me be less self-conscious?
Whenever i'm around people (my family, strangers,relatives, even friends) i get so self-conscious of my looks, personality, and everything about me. .. I think it's because i was bullied so much in elementary school about everything. Or maybe it's because i am made fun of because my family isn't rich and i don't have expensive stuff or live in a big house like my classmates do (i get super self-conscious about that @ school too). Anyway, do you guys have any tips on how to be more sure of myself and be secure in who I am?
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Um... You could just don't let yourself fell self conscious, just when it comes to you, don't let it. Block it out. Um.....I don't have anything else's to say except for this, AVARDA KEDAVRA, become a dead body in Latin, don't mean it
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Yes, they played this in my elementary school gym class too. Hated every second of it. To this day, I can't watch The Music Man without getting a little angry at Robert Preston.
Fat Shaming by Presidential Order.
Boy that brought back nightmarish horror from grade school.
I think I heard this on Dr Demento once.
Wow. Preston is unmistakable. I'm glad I was spared this in gym class, and I can still keep reasonably good memories of him.
I don't really have any memories of calisthenics from '72 to '76, when I changed schools and our gym teacher used Stevie Wonder to help us get our groove on. The next year, I changed schools again and had a gym teacher that was making us disco dance and take up jogging. That I learned to hate.
Our gym classes in the 80s got split up: the boys went to go do wrestling, and the girls got stuck in a small side gym with a TV/VCR and a Jane Fonda tape.
My brother hated this song so much, he scratched up our elementary school's 45 of it, only to have it replaced by a fresh copy shortly after.
Weren't those girls a little old for Roy Moore? That was Moore in the cowboy hat, right?
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Resume and Cover Letter go Hand-in-Hand
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It's hard to write an impressive resume, but I'll tell you what's even harder… writing a cover letter! But it's important and it needs to be done because a resume and cover letter go hand-in-hand.
You may be a seasoned professional with a work experience of over a decade. Yet, when it comes to writing a cover letter, you are stuck like a duck in the muck, particularly, if you're just starting your career or getting off a career break.
There are thousands of highly-skilled candidates vying for a limited number of jobs. So, when you decide to look for an opportunity to rise in your career, how do you make sure that you are well placed to fight the odds of landing an interview, let alone getting that dream job?
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While a resume will provide you just enough space for your experiences, roles, and academic qualifications, a cover letter gives you enough space to sketch your personal traits and characteristics that will tell the employer why YOU are perfect for the job. And for women looking to step back into the workforce use the opportunity to highlight your career break in a positive light, and don't be afraid to tell them WHY you took that break in the first place.
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But how do you write an effective cover letter?
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10 Reasons Why a Cover Letter is a MUST
- Ice-Breaker: How often have you gone to an interview where the first question you're asked is "Are you carrying a copy of your resume"? With a well-thought-out cover letter, you can skip the awkward silence and the random small talk because you have already established a rapport with the interviewer. No wasting time, just straight down to business. That's a bonus for both parties.
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- No Room for Negativity: A cover letter is a "cover" that goes along with your resume, which is essentially a self-promoting document. Use positive experiences to highlight your skills that will come in handy in the role you've applied for.
- Do not Repeat Information: Age, sex, current job title, number of years, it's all in the resume, don't repeat the same in your cover letter. Instead, use this space to create a more reliable image of you. Make each word count.
- Don't Give Away Too Much: Save some for the actual interview.
- Don't Name Your Cover Letter 'COVER LETTER': Put your name and job title applied for, so the employer immediately knows who it belongs to.
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Art and Design
- The Royal Shakespeare Company performs five shows over the course of an unprecedented six-week residency in a specially constructed stage at the Park Avenue Armory.
- Chinese dissident artist Ai Wei Wei is released after three months in detention, but still faces significant restrictions on his travel and activities.
- A century of sparkly jewels from Van Cleef & Arpels, including some amazing art deco-era designs on exhibition at Cooper Hewitt, the National Design Museum of the Smithsonian.
- A fascinating (really!) history of the design of Oreo cookies and other stamped cookies and biscuits.
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- 99 beers to drink this summer and why they are delicious.
- The New York Times, dead set on ruining all that is awesome, tries to popularize the term "Rocapulco" and reviews the new boardwalk spots. Food and drinks from Rockaway Taco, Blue Bottle Coffee, and Caracas Arepa Bar, to name a few.
- We seriously did not know you could go whale watching this summer. Take the Rockaway Ferry to get there.
- Nitehawk was supposed to be Williamsburg's boozy cinema, but apparently some lame state law says you can't take your drinks inside the theater?


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İn Color World Origins, Shoot as few balls from your cannon as possible to make the color of each box match the color of the character inside.
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Saturday, April 6
Crack of Dawn
I can get myself out of bed to drive two hours to a race--because the last four races I ran in 2012 were all in Ohio--but I can't seem to find a way to get myself up to meet my running group at 7 a.m. on Saturday mornings for long runs.
Right now it's still 25º at 7 a.m. That's a kicker for me because I can't breathe as well in that cold. (Plus cold is cold, and I'm soooo sick of cold weather...) But I can't even get myself up to go to the gym. And it's warm in there.
Since I missed the run this morning (I definitely slept till 10...), I'm going to meet a friend and run with her this afternoon. It'll be at least 45º by then, but probably warmer.
I don't know how you morning runners do it. Maybe it's because I don't have someone waiting there to guilt me about it. I haven't really bonded with any of the other runners in the group very well, so it's not really like any of them are expecting me to show. I don't know. My coach will probably mention it on Tuesday night, but I am still doing the miles today, so I don't feel bad. In fact, the route my friend has planned for us today is tougher than the flat trail we were supposed to run this morning, so I think it's a bit of punishment for skipping out.
Some of you who set your alarms crazy early seem to thrive on it. How do you do it? Is there a drug I need to know about? The literal "Crack" of dawn? Help me out, guys. I feel like I'm missing some vital part of being a runner because I can't drag myself out of bed at crazy hours of the morning to run.
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I'm right there with ya. I struggle REALLY bad getting up early in the morning to go swimming or biking. It doesn't matter what the temp is outside, I'm just not a morning person. Lol. I have found though that one thing that works for me sometimes is bribing myself. If I get all of my swims done in the morning through the week (3 total Mon-Wed-Fri), then I can treat myself to something on the weekend.ReplyDelete
Bribes might work for me... I can't say that I haven't tried that before, though. :)ReplyDelete
I just don't know how folks do it. I commend you for your good attitude towards your early workouts! Way to get it done, Ara!
I struggle with mornings too but I can do it if someone is waiting on me! That's the only way. It doesn't work for my hubby to go with either, because we collectively decide to turn of the alarm...ReplyDelete
I really struggle with morning runs too. I have to figure out a way to make it happen though because my afternoons and evenings are so hectic. I've tried laying out my clothes the night before, I've tried setting multiple alarms in multiple rooms of my house.ReplyDelete
Let me know when you figure out something that works!