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Gladstone. Considered the King of the Whites, surpassing all of the other lilies in size and freedom of bloom. Famous water gardener George Richardson of Lordstown, Ohio introduced this lily from his establishment in 1894 and it was given the Award of Merit by the Royal Horticulture Society. The plant flowers very profusely and with a rather sweet fragrance . Leaf stalks are striped brown, dark green leaves circular and large, and stand out of the water when well established. Flowers are pure white and cup shaped. Stamens appear as clusters of gold threads. It is a vigorous grower. After growing acres of water lilies in northern Ohio, Geroge Richardson said of his award winning water lily that "Gladstone is an elegant grower. It is among the first to bloom in the spring and continues to frost. The blossoms are produced in abundance...and is the clearest sparkling white flower of any known water lily."
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Jacky Gamble is a genealogist, historian, and freelance writer. She discovered her passion of genealogy while crafting a list of all of the cousins in her very large family. She sought the help of the internet for locating missing cousins and instead discovered records of her grandparents, great grandparents, 2nd great grandparents, and so on. The more ancestors she discovered, the more she wanted to know. And thus began her love of the hobby. She has yet to finish her original list of cousins.
When Jacky isn't researching genealogy, she is often writing about it. She regularly posts to her personal blogs at Tracing My New England Roots and The Graveyard Rabbit of Vermont. Many of her articles have been published on various Internet publications and in Family Chronicle magazine.
A life-long resident of New England, Jacky resides in Barre, Vermont with her boyfriend, Anthony, two children, Sierra & Tyler, two cats and a bearded dragon.
Jacky is the author of IDG's monthly column Remembering Olde New England.
Go In-Depth With Jacky:
What is one tip you would give a newbie genealogist?
Always, always, always cite your sources! I think this is a step to genealogy that many newcomers to the hobby forget to take. I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to document every source, record, and piece of information that you include in your genealogy. This will prove beneficial when (not if) you locate any discrepancies in records and to add credibility to your genealogy. At the very least, include enough information that will enable you or someone else to locate the record again.
If you could go to any conference/institute, which would it be?
I have always wanted to attend the National Genealogy Society Family History Conference. The conference includes a wide variety of workshop topics, fun tours of the host city, and opportunities for networking. I have heard amazing things about these conferences, and hope to experience one for myself within the next few years.
Is there one area/specialty in genealogy you would like to learn/study?
I would love to learn more about Native American genealogy. I have Native American lineage in my own family, but I really am not sure which steps I should take in tracing it. I have learned a little about Native American research through articles and trial-and-error research, but I would really benefit from taking a workshop or some other more formal training in this genealogy specialty.
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If you've read my column before you probably know that I spent chunks of my childhood in Ireland, where my family is from.
My parents would make the arrangements for my summer trips: where I'd stay, with whom, and for how long — and then take me up to SFO to board an Aer Lingus jet for the long flight to their homeland. Even though pretty young at the time (10 or 14 — or in there somewhere) I'd make the trip alone because, well, that's what they could afford. But I wouldn't really be alone. Back in those days you could pull aside a flight attendant and ask her to look after your kid, and she would. Or, she would as well as she was able between making coffee and bringing all the food they used to serve on airplanes to the throngs of hungry/thirsty/needy passengers.
On some flights I'd have an attendant checking on me every hour or two. And on some flights I'd actually have someone my parents knew, or maybe a friend of a friend, who happened to be going back for their summer in Ireland, who could watch over me. It was usually easier when I was actually with someone, especially when we got to New York, where sometimes I'd have to change planes.
But however the trip went, I always loved the part where we broke through the clouds over Ireland and there were green fields as far as the eye could see. It was both weird and wonderful, being from California, to see long green grass growing in the summer time, and it served as a reminder that I was travelling to a very different place that was sort of like a fairy-tale. People there spoke much differently than I did, and the steering wheels were all on the wrong side of the car, and there were donkeys on the roads and roofs made of thatch. It was sort of like being in Oz, only it was all the Emerald City. Continue reading →


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Liverpool 3 - Manchester City 2: Reds take a giant step towards the title
BRENDAN RODGERS and his Liverpool side took a giant step towards the title after a huge win over rivals Manchester City.
Rodgers' men started off at a blistering pace which City couldn't handle and they sound found themselves behind when Luis Suarez fed Raheem Sterling. The winger dummied twice to fool his England team-mate Joe Hart before calmly slotting in at the near post.
To compound a nightmare opening 20 minutes for Manuel Pellegrini, midfield talisman Yaya Toure had to be substituted with a knee injury and was replaced by Javi Garcia.
The Reds should have increased their lead in the 25th minute when Steven Gerrard found himself unmarked in the box from a corner and but Liverpool captain's header was well saved by Hart.
Gerrard's free header should have been a wake-up call for City but they didn't learn their lesson and from the resulting corner they were punished when Martin Skrtel headed home to send Anfield into pandemonium.
Liverpool continued to dominate but failed to create any more chances and City and slowly began to get back into the game.
David Silva nearly pulled a goal back for the Citizens before half-time after quick counterattack but his header deflected just wide of Simon Mignolet's right post.
From the resulting corner City came even closer when Vincent Kompany's effort was cleared off the line by Sterling.
City continued to pile on the pressure and Fernandinho forced Mignolet into a good save.
Brendan Rodgers' side failed to start the second half as strongly as they did the first and Manuel Pellegrini's men capitalised on that ten minutes in when James Milner played a neat one-two with Fernandinho and crossed in for Silva to side-foot home.
The goal rattled Liverpool and Pellegrini's men started to turn the screw. Their pressure soon told when Glen Johnson put through his own net.
David Silva had a great chance to put his side in the lead in the 75th when he got on the end of a Sergio Aguero cross but his attempt went just wide of the post and Spanish international would soon rue his miss when the Reds went up the other end two minutes later.
The Reds took a giant step towards their first league title since 1990 when City captain Kompany made a hash of his clearance from Liverpool throw-in and Philippe Coutinho fired in a first time shot past Hart to send the home fans wild and put Rodger's men five points clear of Chelsea.
Jordan Henderson was dismissed late on for a wild lunge on Samir Nasri but even the England international's red card couldn't take the gloss off a fantastic victory for Merseyside club.


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The Konica Minolta 7130 is a multifunctional unit that has a lot to offer your network. It offers print speeds of up to 30 pages per minute. The cost of operating it is low thanks to toner cartridges that yield 30,000 pages.
The highlight of this unit is that it comes with an Ethernet port that allows you to easily connect your office network. After you have the network set up you can send scanned documents by email. This saves you the time of having to distribute documents by hand. The internet faxing feature allows you to send and receive faxes over an internet connection as digital documents, which saves you time.
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We are currently looking for volunteers for the positions listed below. If you are interested in applying for one of these positions, please fill out the form below. Please make sure to indicate on the form with position you are applying for. If you have any questions, please contact firstname.lastname@example.com for more info.
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Position: Outreach and Postering
Details: We are seeking volunteers to assist us in tabling for OPIRG in the atrium and putting up posters around the campus of upcoming events.
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours/week
Position: Hassan Diab Committee Member
Details: The Hassan Diab Support Committee at Carleton is a newly started committee aiming to promote the case of Dr. Hassan Diab and run an awareness campaign. Find out more about the issue at: http://www.justiceforhassandiab.org/ This position will include social media work.
Time Commitment: 10 hours/month
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How to Get it Done
If I had a marketable silver bullet for focusing on projects and avoiding distractions, I would be writing this post from a gilded chair, using a pile of money for a footrest.
That's because focus and distraction avoidance are some of the stickiest issues in any job — and, as I said in my last post, this is perhaps doubly so for the self-employed lot and those who work at home.
I don't have a marketable silver bullet, but I do have some tried-and-true strategies built over my own career and the careers of my friends.
Tip 1: Easy does it
It's often said that you should tackle the hardest tasks first. Let's be honest: If I always had to approach my desk knowing that the scariest thing on my to-do list was waiting for me first, I'd alphabetize my cleaning supplies first.
That's why I always try to start with a short, easy task that makes me feel brilliant and accomplished. Call it a gimme. Maybe it's as simple as firing off an email; maybe it's a post for my blog (shameless plug: www.lifeinreviews.com). Whatever it is, I try to limit it to 30 minutes lest I fall down the rabbit hole and wake up having spent the last two hours on Reddit.
Let this gimme task be your warm-up for the tough project ahead. Once you're done with the gimme, start right in on the toughie. This makes you less likely to avoid work altogether, and you're killing two projects in one session.
Tip 2: Be a clockwatcher
Try this: set a kitchen timer for 45 minutes. You can't check email, surf the web, return that phone call, or change the laundry until the timer goes off. When that timer goes off, you can set another one for 15 minutes, and during this period you can do whatever you want. Do cartwheels. Make tea. Play tug-of-war with Fluffykins. Whatever it is, it had better be worth it — because you only have 15 minutes. Then repeat the cycle.
There's actually a timer out there that is built for this exact purpose. It's called the Pomodoro Technique. I like the concept, but the 25-minute work maximum on their timers is a major drawback, since I find it takes a few minutes on either end of the work cycles to get up to speed, and with Pomodoro you're just getting into the swing of things when you're cut off.
Tip 3: If that doesn't work, try an Internet blocker
If you fail at tip 2 because you can only make it five minutes without checking Twitter to see what Ashton Kutcher had for breakfast, you may need a stronger dose of focus. There are several apps out there that will allow you to temporarily block Internet access. Most of them, like Freedom, cost a nominal fee ($10), but the value-add can be tremendous. Google "block online distractions" to check out your options.
Tip 4: The reward system
There is a reason that parents of young children resort to bribery when things get desperate. Sometimes you just need to dangle a carrot in order to make things happen.
While the obvious carrot in this example is in fact chocolate cake or something similar, I hesitate to advocate food as a reward. Instead, perhaps it's getting to read the next chapter in the book you can hardly put down, or catching up on your DVR, or going for a run. (Don't look at me like that; time to exercise is the best kind of reward.)
When you accomplish a pre-determined task (or set of tasks), you get the reward — and not a moment before.
Tip 5: List it
Oh, how I love lists. Sometimes I write something on a to-do list that I've already accomplished, just so I can cross it off. There is something so satisfying about crossing it off, even if things are being added to the list faster than you can get rid of them (which always seems to be the case).
Make it visible. If you have a white board in your office, put it there so it can't be hidden. If you're faced with a mile-long to-do list, is it really worth it to watch Gangnam style on YouTube one more time?
No magic bullets here, but a combination of these might just work for you. If you have your own ideas, post them in the comments or contact me at email@example.com. I'd love to hear them!


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'Let's Stay Together' — Today's Remake Retake [VIDEO] [VOTE]
Today's Remake Retake is from two legendary artists that have had major success throughout their careers.
The song was made famous by Al Green in 1971 and was no. 1 for nine straight weeks and certified gold.
In 1984, Tina Turner did her cover of this great R&B song with somewhat of a twist, and although it was not as popular chart-wise as the original, it became a signature song for the diva as a solo artist.
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The Club currently hires Palatine Cycling Circuit every thursday evening 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
Some guidance for use we are insisting on please:
- The circuit will need to be checked beforehand for any debris that could cause an accident, especially in the dark areas, so some sighting laps please by those there first and remove any debris, be useful anyone coming by car if they can bring a brush saves borrowing one.
- You must have a rear and a front light to ensure riders can be seen by others until it is light enough from start to finish ie summer months
- Racing others, fixed or TT bikes will not be allowed, again for the safety of others.
- The circuit will be used for light to moderate training, riders may train solo or in groups, chaingang will be permitted (not at elswick like speeds though) providing changes are done once only per lap and at the start/finish line only.
- The circuit is booked for CRC and FREE to 1st Claim members only, to use whether you wish to get some midweek training done instead of the turbo or just come down for general riding and fun. Anyone may join the club as 1st Claim even if you race for other clubs.
- We have use of the Dryside Facilities inside the Palatine building for changing/washing, go through front entrance, turn right before reception, go through door, down corridor on the left side.
- Please remember you are representing the club when using the track and facilities, any problems let me or Peter Jack know.
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At an interactive session with reps of the Head of Service of the federation, Oyo state governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi urged the federal government to come to the aid of is decaying infrastructure in Oyo state.
The session which was being held across the country, focused on the capacity of public service in implementing the transformation agenda of the present administration.
Addressing workers at the session, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Communication Technology, Dr Tunji Olaopa, said the meeting was to share ideas with the workers on ways to effectively discharge their duties and proffer solutions to problems on how to successfully implement the transformation agenda of the Federal Government.
Some of the issues discussed included the essence of the transformation agenda, roles of the public service, field offices, etc.
While at the governors' office, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, called the attention of the federal government to the decay of some of its infrastructure in the state.
He assured that his administration would complement with the federal government to make life bearable for the people.
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Another 2 new houses in Klang Leu
The 2 families of Rithy and Su Han, Chan, Ko and Siem were eager to move into proper housing before the start of the rainy season. In May and June 2015 we built their houses next to the vegetable garden, with the generous support of the Nantes association Nouveau Challenge pour le Cambodge. Since the heads of the families were single mothers, we asked for the help of outside workers. Nonetheless, the village children and volunteers still participated in the construction.


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Where To Get A Loan For Young People Who Have No Credit History
Are you at least 18 years of age and if you are going to find a cash loan for young people with no credit history, you ought to know what are the ways in which you can apply for an easy personal loan at your age.
If you are under 21 but already turned 18, you are legally allowed to get a loan on your signature, even if you do not have any past credit record to speak of. Theoretically you could visit your local bank to apply for one but in reality, there is not a chance you can get a line of credit unless you have already established your credit worthiness with your bankers.
On the other hand, a quick payday loan can be given to young people who need a loan. Your lack of a good credit history is not a problem to these private lenders since it will not be used to assess your suitability for a 500 payday loan. You need to be at least 18 to apply but i should add that these lenders will require you to have a stable income to qualify for one.
To apply for a 700 dollar loan, there are many things to consider. For example, do you have bad credit? If you do not have a good credit score, then it may not be wise for you to go to a high street bank and get a cash advance because the likelihood is that you will be rejected outright. For borrowers with poor credit or if you are unemployed or have a low income, maybe you could go to a private finance firm to get a loan.
To find the best place to get a personal loan when you have poor credit, use a website that compares the different loans available to bad credit users. These sites are especially useful in that they assist to list the most reliable companies for private financing and you can then try to apply for a loan with one of them.


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Stalley Announces Debut LP Title
Stalley might currently be the most unheralded member of Rick Ross' MMG camp, but that could change as the MC releases his debut album. During his recent vlog, the Ohio rapper revealed his inaugural project will be titled, Ohio. "The sound of my current music is intelligent truck music," he said about the vibe of the project. "It's a sound that's built for the cars. But you can also enjoy it in your headphones, your computer or however you want to listen to it. Me, growing up, I rode around listening to music. It was kind of like the soundtrack my days or wherever I was going."
No word on a release date for the album.
Check out the vlog, above.
Previously: Vinny Cha$e Featuring Stalley "H2O (Harlem 2 Ohio)"
Check Out The Video For Stalley's "Man Of The Year (Remix)"
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Sderot: Life under fire
Published time: 24 Mar, 2008 21:00 Edited time: 25 Mar, 2008 00:00
Oshrat-Natalya Panaitov and Aleksandr Riman, residents of Sderot
The small town of Sderot in southern Israel is located practically on the frontline of the ongoing regional conflict. From time to time, Palestinian militants launch Quassam missiles at Sderot, killing and wounding people. Missiles hit houses and explode near schools. How is life under fire? And do people still believe in peace in the Holy Land? Today the guests on Spotlight are Sderot residents, Oshrat-Natalya Panaitov and Aleksandr Riman.


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Each week, we keep a keen eye on Xbox Live Marketplace, watching its orange-and-green glow for signs of greatness. Then, every Friday, we give ourselves an arbitrary budget of 1,600 MS points ($20) to spend on the cream of the weekly online crop. I say we, but I really mean me, because by Friday afternoon, the rest of the IGN Xbox team is usually too strung out on pure oxygen and malaria pills to contribute much of anything.
This week, Xbox Live saw the release of a middling card game, some metal music tracks, a few straggling content additions and two Xbox Originals. For my money, it was a thin week. So what did I choose to spend my hard-earned Microsoft Points on? The rock and the roll – what else?
Downloading Now...
Rock Band: Judas Priest "Screaming For Vengeance" Album
Price: 1,200 pts. (160 pts. ea.)
Size: 282 MB (20-40 MB each)
It was a big week for Rock Band, the multi-instrument superstar simulator from Harmonix, MTV Games and Electronic Arts. Although it wasn't the record we were all expecting, wannabe rockers received their first full downloadable album in Rock Band on Tuesday: Judas Priest's "Screaming For Vengeance."
Although it's no "Who's Next," "Vengeance" could very well be an even better choice for inclusion in Rock Band. Quite simply, it rocks. Hard. There are nine tracks on the album (The Hellion and Electric Eye are merged into one song in Rock Band), and all are taken from the original master recordings. The tracks offer a range of difficulty levels, from blistering (the title track) to moderate (You've Got Another Thing Comin'). The only problem with the pack is that most people don't know word one of any Judas Priest songs, so the vocals can be tough to wade through. But in the end, the fun of playing Priest on drums, guitar and bass more than make up for it.
Guitar Hero III Tracks: Def Leppard Track Pack
Price: 500 pts.
Size: 63 MB
Chalk it up to nostalgia if you must, but when it comes to 80s metal-rock, it just doesn't get much better for me that Def Leppard. This week, Activision bundled two classic Leppard tracks – Photograph and Rock of Ages – with the band's new single, Nine Lives, which will be part of their upcoming album "Songs From the Sparkle Lounge."
Now, this is a bit of a sneak attack, and I'm not thrilled with the idea of being forced to buy a new single that – let's be honest here – I don't want, in order to get my hands on two songs I do. But if that's what it took to get Def Leppard on board with GHIII, isn't that better than not having the tracks at all? I think so. The truth is that competition between Guitar Hero and Rock Band is beginning to heat up in earnest, and whenever two products compete for attention, consumers usually win.


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Pinecrest Gardens is one of the most extraordinary settings in South Florida. This Saturday, December 10, 2011, from 12:00 noon – 6:00 p.m. they'll be hosting the Latin Spice Festival that ends with the lighting of their Holiday Tree. The idea behind the festival is that it will celebrate all of Latin culture via food, music, and artists from Central & South America, Caribbean Countries, Portugal, and Spain. You will be able to also vote on your favorite food as will some judges including Laine Doss from the Miami New Times. Afterward, there will be a Dance Show and Concert by Grammy Award Winner–Chino Nunez and his Orchestra.
Just some points about Latin Spice:
-Fare, Wine, and Spirits from Latin American and the Caribbean
-Artisan Market Place
-Live Music
-Domino Tournament
-Restaurant Best Dish Competition
-Amateur Cooking Competition
-Cigar Rolling
-Evening Concert featuring Grammy Award Winner: Chino Nuñez
-Festival Admission is $5
-Evening Concert is $25 (including festival and dance show admissions)
The Details:
Latin Spice at Pinecrest Gardens
Date: Saturday, December 10th, 2011
Festival Time: 12PM – 6PM
Dance Show Time: 6:30PM
Concert Time: 8PM – 10PM
Location: 11000 S Red Rd, Miami, FL 33156


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Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
About Sonography | Program Overview | Selecting a Sonography Program | Personal requirements | Forms | Prerequisites | Enrollment process | Curriculum | Tuition and fees | Policies | Shadow experiences | Programmatic outcomes | Academic affiliations | Contact us | About Aurora St. Luke's
Enrollment process
Application overview
Application forms will be accepted October – December each year. All applications must be postmarked by December 31st. No applications will be accepted if postmarked after this date.
A $50.00 non-refundable application fee is required. All payments should be made by personal check or money order payable to Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center.
Application packets must be mailed to:
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School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
180 W. Grange Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53207
Faxed, emailed, or hand delivered applications will not be accepted.
The School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography does not practice open enrollment and we do not maintain a waiting list. Please click on the following link to our Admission Policy for detailed information.
Admission Policy and Procedure
Instructions on submitting an application
Please note, class size is limited and not all applicants are selected for admission to the program. Applicants who are selected for interviews will be notified by mail.
Failure to meet any of the application requirements will result in loss of application eligibility.
Admission Requirements:
- All applicants must meet the personal requirements listed on the website.
- All applicants must comply with one of the prerequisites listed on the website.
- Applicants are encouraged to complete all prerequisites by the end of the enrollment period.
- Prerequisite 1 applicants must complete their Allied Health program prior to the start of the sonography program in the fall.
- Prerequisite 2 applicants must complete all program prerequisites prior application.
- Prerequisite 3 applicants must complete all prerequisites and be in good standing prior to the start of the program.
- Applicants must achieve a minimum GPA on mandatory coursework as defined by the program.
- All applicants must complete a job shadowing experience
- Each candidate will complete a minimum of four (4) hours in cardiac AND a minimum of four (4) hours in general/vascular
- Acceptable sites for job shadowing experience are a hospital or medical center
- Job shadow forms are available on the website; completed forms should be submitted with the application
- Two professional references including the reference check list along with a formal written letter
- College professors, health care professionals and current managers or supervisors are considered appropriate professional references.
- All applicants will possess current direct patient care experience. Applicants must have the Verification of Patient Care form completed by their current employer and return the form with their application materials. Failure to submit the required documentation will result in an incomplete application.
- Prerequisite 1 applicant must possess a minimum of 200 hours direct patient care experience. Experience may be obtained in one of the following ways:
- Within current healthcare career
- Clinical experience not including proficiency or clinical lab demonstration hours while attending allied health education program
- Prerequisite 2 & 3 applicants must complete a certified nursing course and obtain a minimum of 100 hours of direct patient care in addition to the total hours for the CNA course. Current direct patient care experience as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) is obtained in either a hospital or nursing home setting.
- Prerequisite 1 applicant must possess a minimum of 200 hours direct patient care experience. Experience may be obtained in one of the following ways:
- All applicants will submit a brief autobiography covering the past four years of the applicant's life. The narrative will state why he/she has an interest in the field of sonography and Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Submitting transcripts
Official Academic transcripts from post-secondary educational institutions are required to document the completion of pre-requisites. To maintain eligibility, official sealed academic transcripts must be received and postmarked by application deadline. Transcripts should be sent to the program directly from the educational institution.
Hand carried transcripts will not be accepted.
General Eligibility Requirements
All required information must be submitted by the stated due-dates. Failure to meet all deadlines will result in a rejection of the application. In addition, official transcripts must verify all educational information provided. Any discrepancies will terminate an applicant's eligibility.
As a condition of admission, applicants considered for an appointment will be required to pass a drug screen and physical examination. The costs of said tests are the responsibility of the sponsoring institution.
Aurora Health Care is committed to upholding federal and state laws that preclude discrimination on the basis of race, gender, age, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran's status or disabilities.
The program does not provide a physician – training program or residency in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Important dates
|Enrollment dates
|October – December
|Application deadline
|Postmarked by December 31st
|Notification of Interview
|February - March
|March - April
|Selection of Class
|Acceptance Letters
|First day of class
|Last week of August


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The new yeast could allow production of large amounts of ethanol from fast growing grasses and trees, as well as residues from sugar cane and other crops. The yeast was engineered by researchers at the University of Illinois, the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the University of California and the energy company BP.
The tough parts of plants are made up of a sugar called cellulose. Cellulose is made up of smaller sugars, particularly glucose and xylose. Yeast love glucose, but most strains can't eat xylose. Those that can ferment the xylose do so slowly and only after the glucose is gone.
"It's like giving meat and broccoli to my kids. They usually eat the meat first and the broccoli later." said Yong-Su Jin of the University of Illinois and one of the researchers who developed the new yeast.
The new strain can ferment both glucose and xylose at the same time, which reduces reaction time by half. It also increases cellulose fermentation efficiency by at least 20 percent.
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Since cellobiose is made up of two glucose molecules, it provides a rich energy source.
The biologists also added three genes from another species of yeast, Picchia stipitis. These genes allow the yeast to digest xylose.
Another feat of genetic engineering fixed a bottleneck in the xylose to ethanol production pathway. The scientists added an artificial enzyme to reduce byproduct production.
The researchers published their findings in the Proceeding of the National Academy of Sciences.
Improving the industrial production of ethanol could have significant economic benefits.
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Brazil gets a large amount of its transport fuel from sugar cane ethanol. Fermenting cellulose would allow them to use the sugar cane left overs (bagasse) as well. It also makes the use of wood and grass more feasible.
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- Gene Seymour: Now that songwriter Bob Dylan has won literature's highest prize, which other musical innovators deserve consideration?
- In some ways, he says, Dylan made most of the other songwriter contenders possible
Gene Seymour is a film critic who has written about music, movies and culture for The New York Times, Newsday, Entertainment Weekly and The Washington Post. The opinions expressed in this commentary are his.
(CNN)For those who annually pay attention to such things (other writers, mostly), the Nobel Prize in Literature always offers an occasion for often-impassioned chatter over who won and, even more ardently, who didn't.
For every fan who delights over, say, Canadian Alice Munro being acknowledged by Stockholm three years ago for her long career achieving mastery of the short story, there are at least three or more spoilsports insisting that a Nobel Prize for American novelist Philip Roth and his formidable and influential body of work is long overdue.
This year? Hoo-boy.
Those who believed the whispers that Bob Dylan was lined up for a Nobel Prize in Literature were somebody's idea of a joke got the shock of their lives when the singer who penned "Blowin' in the Wind," "Mr. Tambourine Man," "Don't Think Twice," "Subterranean Homesick Blues" among scores of other unforgettable songs, and shook up the folkie universe a half century or so ago by bringing amplifiers with him to perform at Newport, was added to the ranks of Nobel literary laureates whose numbers include Thomas Mann, Samuel Beckett, Doris Lessing, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Toni Morrison, Saul Bellow, Albert Camus, William Faulkner, W.B. Yeats and (wait for it) Winston Churchill.
Churchill's been dead about as long as Dylan's been using electric guitars. And, yet, there are those so aggrieved by the iconic British Prime Minister receiving a literary Nobel for his writing, including the long and now little-read history of World War II, that they want to sue his ghost to get it back so they could give it to a more deserving ghost who didn't get it when alive. Vladimir Nabokov, say, or Jorge Luis Borges or James Baldwin or... or ... well, you see the problem. Everybody.
Inevitably similar grievances have been raining hard on the Swedish Academy's head since it disclosed Dylan's Nobel; this time, not just with who got excluded, though it's come up a lot (What DO they have against Philip Roth, anyway?), but over the whole idea of somebody associated with pop music getting the biggest, fattest certification for immortality global literature has to offer living wordsmiths.
Does any songwriter, no matter how cerebral, inquisitive or impassioned deserve such an honor?
Well, let's survey some alternatives...
Leonard Cohen
His name has been among the first to be submitted as not just a potential successor among singer-songwriters getting the Nobel, but as a more worthy alternative to Dylan. After all, he's actually published novels ("Beautiful Losers," "The Favourite Game") and collections of poems that weren't all set to music.
He has written song lyrics with imagery as allusive, resonant and occasionally enigmatic as Dylan's. (And if you ever wonder if Cohen ever gets as riled up as Dylan has about the state of society, listen to "Everybody Knows" and you might come to believe he's even closer to how we live today (-- unfortunately for us).
Joni Mitchell
Another Canadian with a broad, diverse and poetically charged body of work. She's known for being, perhaps, more introspective and intimate in both her imagery and content than Dylan, though her work in the '80s and '90s has bristled with more raw anger and exasperation over political conservatism and global polarization.
Bruce Springsteen
His recently published memoir has drawn enough positive reviews from serious literary types to suggest that he could receive the same consideration as Dylan, whose own 2004 memoir, "Chronicles," was favorably compared to his most enduring songs in execution and impact.
Some have likened his widescreen vision of blue-collar American life to the classic movie epics of John Ford -- an analogy that at this point could still use some added heft and shading.
Stephen Sondheim
Probably the most lauded and certainly the most decorated living lyricist in America. Eight Tonys, eight Grammys, a Pulitzer Prize, an Oscar, a Presidential Medal of Freedom ... Why not a Nobel?
Maybe, in Sondheim's case, one finds everything -- formidable ingenuity, breadth of content, prodigality -- except the emotional urgency, fiery imagery and headlong energy powering, say, Dylan's "A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall" or "Idiot Wind."
And yet, Sondheim, alone among these other possibilities, is a product of a musical theater tradition. The others (and for that matter, Brian Wilson, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon and dozens more in their generation and subsequent ones) emerge from a sensibility that -- let's face it -- wouldn't have come into being without Bob Dylan. The Beatles were one kind of rock 'n' roll group before Dylan went electric in 1965 and another kind of group afterward; one whose music and lyrics took chances, made allusions and performed tricks that Bob Dylan's freewheeling ways with words made possible
Dylan didn't need a Nobel Prize to legitimize such insurgency in popular music. Nevertheless, having it certified by the Swedish Academy carries the same sense of liberation and possibility that such groundbreaking albums as "Bringing it All Back Home," "Blonde on Blonde," "John Wesley Harding" or "Blood on the Tracks" still have on their listeners.
Whether Dylan is the first or last in his line of pop craftspeople to receive a Nobel, his win means a win for all the rest of them -- and for those of us emboldened by their inventions in our own arts or crafts.


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Experiencing painful situations is a part of life. One of the ways people cope with the sadness and pain is by balancing those experiences with joyful or pleasant ones. It's like having a bank account. You make deposits of pleasurable experiences so you can draw on them when life is hard.
Emotionally sensitive people can easily get worn down by difficult situations, so creating pleasure is an important means of coping.
Sometimes it seems that many people wait for positive experiences to happen, to come to them. Working to create happiness doesn't seem to make sense. But creating positive experiences is one of the best ways to increase your resiliency or ability to bounce back from tough times.
For some, pleasant experiences involve others. Parties, getting together for dinner, going to a play, hiking a trail, or playing tennis may be activities they would enjoy. Others might prefer reading a book, playing with a pet, or exploring nature. Volunteering is a positive experience for many.
To gain the most from positive experiences, it's important to be mindful of them. Being fully present and participating fully will help you take in the sounds, sights, sensations, and textures of your experience. This means letting worried thoughts about the activity pass on through–just label them and let them go. If you find yourself withdrawing into any thoughts, bring yourself back to the activity.
Savoring positive experiences is a way of holding onto them. Because the mind tends to review and remember less pleasant experiences but tends to let go of pleasant experiences, finding a way to get the most from positive experiences is important. Savoring could be telling others, making a scrapbook, or writing about the experience. Savoring may be different for different people.
So if people know that creating positive experiences can help with coping with difficult situations, what keeps them from doing it? What gets in the way of creating pleasure?
I just don't have the energy. Emotionally sensitive people go through the day experiencing strong feelings about most everything that happens.That's exhausting! When you are sad or emotionally tired, the natural urge for most is to not move, stay in bed, or sit and do nothing. The idea of engaging in an activity is not appealing and probably sounds like its too much trouble.
But doing something pleasurable may be the best way to replenish your energy. Finding a way to smile or laugh is emotionally rejuvenating.
I shouldn't have to create joy. Some people believe that if they have to work at creating happiness it doesn't count. They wait for joy to come to them. Sometimes they believe that if a certain event happens, then they will be happy. If I get the promotion, then I'll be happy. If I find someone to love me, then my life will be good. The problem is that either what is wished for doesn't happen or it does but doesn't bring the desired results. In fact, what we know is that levels of happiness most often don't change based on events. Doing pleasurable activities on a regular basis is likely to be more effective.
Some joyful experiences happen spontaneously. But being willing to create opportunities to feel joy increases the likelihood you'll experience it stronger and gives you more control.
I can't afford it. Sometimes when people think about creating pleasure, they think of vacations to faraway places or going to an expensive restaurant. Actually, small pleasures don't have to cost at all. Enjoying the sunset or the flowers in the park can be peaceful and joyful.
It's selfish. Emotionally sensitive people are often very concerned about what is just or fair. Some individuals think that if others are sad or hurt, they should not feel pleasure. Some may also believe that thinking of their own pleasure is selfish. Creating pleasure is actually part of self-care. In order to continue to be compassionate with others it's important to take care of your own emotional health.
What if it doesn't work? Like most people, the emotionally sensitive suffer when they have expectations that are not fulfilled. But the emotionally sensitive tend to lose hope easily, becoming discouraged that anything will change – though they can also be persistent about what they are passionate about. When they put effort into an interaction or activity, it can be crushing if it doesn't work out. Sometimes the emotionally sensitive stop investing in pleasurable activities to protect themselves.
What if it doesn't last? Sometimes emotionally sensitive people don't like to feel joy because they know or fear it will end. The idea of losing the joy mars the positive experience. Some believe it's better to never feel joy than to go through trying to hold onto it and/or losing it.
Joy feels uncomfortable. Sometimes joy is so unfamiliar that it feels strange. People tend to seek out the familiar and stay in their comfort zone so an emotion that feels foreign might be avoided. For others, maybe joy is associated with a negative experience. Maybe every time they were happy something negative happened.
Knowing the reasons you struggle to create positive experiences can help you develop a plan to overcome the obstacles. Finding ways to create joy will benefit your emotional well-being as well as your overall health.


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Persuasion and Social Influence
- LAST REVIEWED: 18 May 2016
- LAST MODIFIED: 23 February 2011
- DOI: 10.1093/obo/9780199756841-0048
- LAST REVIEWED: 18 May 2016
- LAST MODIFIED: 23 February 2011
- DOI: 10.1093/obo/9780199756841-0048
Researchers have long been interested in identifying factors that might explain the success or failure of persuasive attempts. Academic study of persuasion dates back to at least ancient Greece, as Aristotle (among others) wrote about the persuasive power of various message features. This early research evolved into a field of inquiry known as rhetorical studies or rhetoric, which focuses on determining the available methods of persuasion in any situation. Social scientific study of persuasion, the focus of the present bibliography, developed in the early 1900s. This line of inquiry was initiated by experimentalists interested in message effects, a program that received additional financial support from the US military during World War I and World War II. Driven by researchers from a variety of fields, the social scientific study of persuasion is now a foundational component of advertising, marketing, psychology, communication, and public health (just to name a few). Despite the context of study, contemporary research in this domain focuses on both theory building as well as application of that theory.
Textbooks support the teaching of a particular topic or area of study. Persuasion typically manifests as one of two courses: (1) a basic skills course (e.g., persuasive public speaking) or (2) a basic theory course (e.g., theories of persuasion). The former typically utilizes textbooks developed for basic public speaking courses, such as Lucas 2003, whereas the latter requires one or more texts reviewing persuasion theory and research, such as O'Keefe 2002. The current bibliography focuses primarily on persuasion theory textbooks as they are somewhat more challenging to traverse. Most persuasion theory textbooks, including Perloff 2010, begin with a discussion of the structures and functions of attitudes and how they correspond with persuasion. Beyond this initial section, some textbooks, such as O'Keefe 2002, include sections approaching persuasion from a communication perspective, dedicating more time to message features than other texts, while others consider persuasion from a psychological perspective, focusing on cognition and attitude change (see Petty and Cacioppo 1996). Gass and Seiter 2011, and Stiff and Mongeau 2003 are largely intended for undergraduate audiences; however, others are more specialized still, with Wilson 2002 studying compliance-gaining interactions, and Cialdini 2008 focusing on examples of persuasion in applied settings.
Cialdini, Robert B. 2008. Influence: Science and practice. 5th ed. Boston,: Allyn & Bacon.
This textbook is a good fit for undergraduate persuasion classes. It details the processes by which people can be persuaded in real-world settings and the examples will prove helpful to those new to this area. The book includes an introduction to the study of social influence, based largely on Cialdini's observational studies of compliance professionals.
Gass, Robert H., and John S. Seiter. 2011. Persuasion: Social influence and compliance gaining. 4th ed. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
Geared toward undergraduate students, this text represents an introduction to a wide array of persuasion topics, from the applied to the theoretical. Chapters cover attitudes, commonly used theories, credibility, nonverbal persuasion, message production, compliance gaining, deception, and ethics.
Lucas, Stephen E. 2003. The art of public speaking. 9th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill.
A common text utilized in undergraduate public speaking courses. It is supported by online course material (located on McGraw-Hill's website), including audio/text of the one hundred greatest speeches, chapter summaries, and speech evaluation forms. Chapter 15 focuses exclusively on speaking to persuade.
O'Keefe, Daniel J. 2002. Persuasion: Theory and research. 2d ed. London: SAGE.
This book begins with an overview of the importance of attitudes in persuasion, including definitions, measurement techniques, and the attitude-behavior relationship. Later chapters address theories that are commonly used in persuasion research, as well as source, message, receiver, and contextual factors that can influence persuasion. One part textbook, one part handbook, this is a resource that can be used in teaching and research.
Perloff, Richard M. 2010. The dynamics of persuasion: Communication and attitudes in the 21st century. 4th ed. New York: Routledge.
This textbook is divided into three broad sections. The first is focused on the role of attitudes in persuasion, the second is on changing attitudes and behavior through the use of persuasion theory, and the third section features examples of various persuasive communication campaigns. Looking at persuasion from several vantage points, including media and interpersonal influence, the examples in the final section are sampled from a variety of topics relevant to communication researchers.
Petty, Richard E., and John T. Cacioppo. 1996. Attitudes and persuasion: Classic and contemporary approaches. Boulder, CO: Westview.
This book provides a survey of theoretical approaches to attitude change. Included in the text are sections covering the evolution of attitude change theory from early theories, such as the message learning model, through contemporary attitude change theories, such as the theory of reasoned action as well as dual-process models.
Stiff, James B., and Paul A. Mongeau. 2003. Persuasive communication. 2d ed. New York: Guilford.
This is a good text for an advanced undergraduate course on persuasion theory and/or persuasion campaigns. The book contains four units, covering input/output features (input/output matrix), common persuasion theories, and sample persuasion campaigns.
Wilson, Steven R. 2002. Seeking and resisting compliance: Why people say what they do when trying to influence others. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE.
This book examines the literature on seeking and resisting compliance from a message production perspective. It addresses what people say in compliance-gaining situations, why they say it, and how exchanges in compliance-gaining situations unfold. There are four main sections to this book: approaches to describing influence interactions, metaphors in persuasive messages, a survey of theoretical perspectives, and case study exemplars.
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The Best Years of My Life
I am sure I am not the only person who dreamed about their future. I can remember thinking about marriage, kids, starting a family. I saw all of these in my future, I saw these by the time I was 25 years old. Well there I was graduating high school, getting ready for college. I was in decent shape, excited to start a new chapter in my life. These were going to be some of the best years of my life. I was moving out of my parents house, going out on my own. I was free, free to make my own choices, live the life I had dreamed about.
Well, I might have gotten a little caught up in that "college life". I was that broke college kid who spent all of his extra money on partying and junk food. Yes, I would go work out some, but I was only worried about one thing: having fun while meeting new people. Next thing I know, I am 25 years old, supposed to be happily married, starting a family, and enjoying life. But there I was in a job I didn't like, close to 600 lbs, single, living at my parent's house and unhappy. This was the total opposite of where I wanted to be. It was like one day I just woke up and was over 300 lbs heavier than when I graduated high school. I was oblivious to what I was doing to myself.
I would spend my days sleeping and working. I would wake up in the morning and dread getting out of bed. It was a daily struggle getting ready for work. Showering, getting dressed, just those daily activities were hard; I would be worn out, out of breath, etc. I would go to work, and be lucky if I didn't fall asleep at my desk, leave for lunch and have to set an alarm because I would sleep on my lunch, then get home at 5:00 and sit on my chair dozing off until it was time for bed, then I would head to bed. This is what my life was, this is who I was now. I gave up hope of that happy future, that wife, kids, and just thought my life was going to be cut short because of what I did to myself. One thing that I was about to find out was that I was oh so wrong.
I started trying out for The Biggest Loser. I thought the only way I was going to regain my life was if I was chosen to be on a weight loss show. I tried out for seasons 9, 10, 11, and 12. It was the same each year: I just wasn't what they were looking for. I was, however, chosen as a finalist for season 3 of Extreme Weight Loss, but in the end wasn't chosen. It made me realize that this was MY life. No person or show is going to change it for me. A show can't just transform someone's life without the person wanting to change. I was finally ready for that change, I knew it was going to take a lot, but I was going to do it. I had to dig deep; I had to realize that I was so much stronger than I EVER gave me credit for.
I woke up at 4:45 am to be at the gym by 5 am, then I would work a ten hour day, then be back at the gym that night, Monday through Friday. Then on Saturdays I would wake up early, workout, and then go into work for at least 6 hours. All I was doing was working, working out, and sleeping. That was my life and I was content with it. I knew I had to make sacrifices to regain my life. The weight was falling off, and I was losing 8, 10, 15 lbs a week. There was no stopping me! Oh but wait, here it comes, that dreaded wall people talk about. I met that wall and I hit it and it hit me back.
I stopped seeing the losses on the scale. I was working my butt off, eating great, but losing NOTHING! What was happening to me? Was this my breaking point? Did I do all of this for nothing? I was so close to my one year anniversary from leaving finals week in LA, but I was at a standstill. I had to just sit back and really refocus and make sure what I was doing was right, make sure I wasn't lying to myself. Yes, I went a month and only lost 1 pound, yes it's a loss, not a gain, but really? ONE POUND? I was so used to losing 5-10 lbs a week. I had to be real with myself, maybe I wasn't working as hard as I could or maybe I wasn't eating the best. So I buckled down and worked my butt off, and ate as clean as I knew how to. I stepped on the scale and BAM: 12 lbs lost! There we go. Now we are moving again.
There I was, one year from when I started and I am 233 lbs down! Yes, 233lbs down from hard work and dedication. No one dropped that weight for me, not a TV show, no one but ME! Yes, I had TONS of support; I even had a trainer take me on for free. She was incredible and pushed me so far out of my comfort zone I forgot what my comfort zone was! The thing is, if you asked her she would even tell you, all she does is give the support, tools, and motivation to succeed. It is up to the person to do the work. That is one of the most important things I leaned that first year was that NO ONE would do the work for me, NO ONE would eat healthy for me, I had to make the change!
When I first started my journey, I told myself I was going to take one year. Dedicate myself to working hard and focusing on ME. I then realized once that year was up, yes I made HUGE strides, but my journey was far from over. I had so much further to go and I knew I had to stay focused and stay dedicated. I was healthy at one point, and then I spiraled out of control, so I knew it can happen again. So, I kept it up, kept working out 2 times a day, 6 days a week. Now anyone who has lost a large amount of weight can relate when I say excess skin sucks! It was holding me back from going to that next level. Jumping hurt, running hurt, it was so uncomfortable, so I knew I had to do something about it. I send an email to Aspire Plastic Surgery in Fort Wayne, IN and told them my story and asked to set up a consultation. I heard back and they offered to wave the consultation fee. After meeting with the Doctor, I knew I wanted this done, but how in the world would I come up with $8,000.00? I was a broke car salesman who barely could make ends meet.
So I made my story public with social networks like Facebook (The Steele Project), Instagram (thesteeleproject22), etc. I also contacted our local newspaper, so people around my hometown knew what I was doing and knew I was looking into skin removal. I was contacted by a friend who wanted to throw a golf outing to help raise money for me, and also start a GoFundMe page. Well needless to say I was BLOWN away by the support I received. I raised 100% of the surgery costs. It was happening: a life changing surgery. In November of 2013, I went under the knife. The Doctor removed 11 lbs of skin. Going into surgery I was down to 330 lbs, a total of 250 lbs from when I started. The surgery went amazing, and I was back up and slowly working out within 6 weeks. Even though I had this surgery, I knew I still had some more to go. My ultimate goal was to be 260 lbs. You might think, "wow that is still heavy," and it would be, but I am also 6'9", so I feel that would be a comfortable weight for me.
In February of 2014, I was invited to The Steve Harvey Show for a Thank You part of an episode. I wanted to surprise Jakae (my trainer) and thank her for everything she did for me. The surprise went amazing. I walked out with my mom, and I was rockin' this nice suit. This was the first time I wore dress clothes and actually felt comfortable. After the filming for the show I was on a high, but still knew the journey wasn't over. I was beginning to realize, the journey will actually never really be over. I would have to continue on for the rest of my life.
One way I knew that I could keep myself accountable, other than making my story so public, was to become a personal trainer. This is something I wanted to do from the moment I met Chris Powell: just seeing his passion and care for other people was amazing. Then meeting Jakae and learning what she did just really confirmed in my mind that I wanted to use what I have been through to help others. This, in turn, would help keep me accountable. In April of 2014, I passed my ACSM Certified Personal Trainer exam. The best thing was that I was able to join my trainer at her gym.
I knew I had to keep setting little goals for myself, though. In the past, I had these things to work towards: filming of the Extreme Weight Loss finale, skin surgery, The Steve Harvey Show. All of these things kept me going, but here was one of the biggest goals I had. To weigh in at 279 lbs or less and be 300lbs lighter from when I first started. I really wanted to hit this by my two year anniversary. This was hard with so much going on and, well, the lighter I was getting , the harder it was to lose. I stepped on the scale in September of 2014 and broke down into tears. I weighed 276.8 lbs: I did it! Over 300 lbs lost in 2 ½ years! No surgery, no TV show, nothing but hard work, healthy lifestyle, and support from family and friends!
This brings me to now. I am happier and healthier than I have been in so long. Has it been an easy road? Not one bit; I have had many ups and downs. I have fell on numerous occasions, I've wanted to give up, but I have never let one of those things ever hold me down! I got back up and continued to fight. I finally realize that my life is worth so much more than I ever gave myself credit for. I realized that I had gotten myself to 579lbs, so I had no one to blame but myself. It was up to me to make that change, and that is exactly what I did. It is coming up on 3 years since I started my journey, and I have a whole new outlook on life. We are only given one life to live, and a lot of us take that for granted and sometimes sit back and let it pass us by.
Well, I have some news for you. I was that person, but now I seize every opportunity that I have and I make the most of every situation. You never know when you'll take your last breath! I don't want to look back and regret not taking chances, and regret holding back. I don't want to do any of that. I am living proof that if you set your mind to something, YOU can accomplish it. YOU can, no one else will do it for you! Yes you can have help, support, or whatever else, but in the end it is YOUR life, and YOU have to change. Get up and get moving! It was the most incredible decision I have ever made. Am I where I want to be? Not totally, but I am a heck of a lot closer than I was before!
I have many goals and dreams still. I made my story public on social media, and I've been featured on the new, magazines, online, and even on national TV. I didn't do any of these to get praise or a pat on the back. I did it for one reason: to show people that happiness is possible. I wanted to show people that if they really believe in themselves they can do some INCREDIBLE things! Yes, I have gotten "hate" mail, people thinking I am trying to brag about myself. I post pictures of myself, of course, but that is because I am proud of what I have done. There is no shame in being proud of yourself. More people should be proud of what they have accomplished. There are so many people stuck and that are looking for that spark: you just may be that spark! Let your success shine!
My future is bright now. I can't wait for more opportunities, opportunities I am working my butt off to get! I am so close to my goal right now, and then I will be looking to get my final round of skin surgery. This time, I am trying to save up the money by myself. I have had people offer to help out, but it's just something I am really trying to do on my own. Call it a pride thing or whatever. My doctor is incredible and is giving me a very hefty discount, but it is still over $8,000.00. I hope to get this procedure by the end of the year. Also, on top of working full time and training part time, I am on the beginning stages of writing a book. I want to go into detail about when I gained weight, my casting process, and deeper into my struggles while losing over 300lbs in less than 3 years!
All I can do is encourage you to get up and move, not just in weight loss, but life. Make goals, keep dreaming, and don't stop believing in yourself and what you can accomplish. There are so many opportunities and possibilities out there. You have to go after them, and no one can or will make opportunities for you! Never stop believing in yourself and never give up. I will promise you that times will get tough, you will feel like giving up, but that moment you break through and prove to yourself that you are strong is the most incredible feeling. All of the pain, sweat, tears, etc. will all be so totally worth it!


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Kentucky coach John Calipari says Arkansas is figuring things out and has plenty of talent to challenge his team Thursday night.
"They still defend, they still play hard, but you have a couple breakdown players who can go get them (buckets) when they need them. And all of a sudden, you're talking about a team that's playing confident. From where they were early to where they are now, you might as well not even watch early tapes," said Calipari earlier this week on the SEC coaches network.
He says senior Anthlon Bell is a difference-maker for the Razorbacks.
"A guy that's been through the stuff, because I think again, Arkansas is going through what we're going through. They got a lot of young guys and it's just hard. I mean, winning time for us: We're up 20 against Mississippi State, we're up 12 against Auburn; we lose one and we should've lost the other. Think about that. Historically, my teams, if you get up 10 it's death for the other team. That's not the case right now," the UK coach said.
"And most of it is young guys not understanding winning basketball at that crunch time, that juncture of the game. But that's what we gotta work on and that's why it's a process, and the only way you get through it is experience. But veterans will help you win games as you're learning and growing that way."


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