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Silent Bob Speaks
by Kevin Smith
Published by Miramax Books
325 pages, 2005
Not So Silent Bob
Reviewed by Lincoln Cho
If, as you settle in to read this review, you stop and wonder, "Just who is Kevin Smith?" Or if you think you might know who he is but aren't really sure... in either of those cases, you might as well save a little time and stop reading right now. Silent Bob Speaks is many things and will certainly be so to many people. It is sometimes brilliant, occasionally thought-provoking and quite often gut-wrenchingly funny but it is clearly -- and I mean clearly -- only for hardcore fans. If you're not sure who Kevin Smith is, if you think you can place him but have to think for a bit, just give it up and go read about a different book: one that you might have a hope of liking, because you probably will not like this one.
All of that said -- and despite some very real flaws -- I enjoyed Silent Bob Speaks a great deal. But then, I know who Kevin Smith is and am even something of a fan. And, for one reason or another, I get his sometimes weird humor -- even the stuff involving fecal matter -- and I admire where he's coming from. OK: not necessarily the physical location he actually comes from -- though I'm sure Red Bank, New Jersey is a very nice place (even if Smith himself refers to it as "Purgatorio" against Los Angeles' "Paradiso") -- but the place from which a lot of both his humor and his humanity spring. At heart, Kevin Smith -- the demon responsible for Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back -- is the baldest kind of fanboy.
It's clear, on reading Silent Bob Speaks, that Smith has the highest kind of affection for almost every aspect of the business that he's in. He remembers a time when he was a clerk at a convenience store. Now he's (arguably) a highly respected filmmaker. And it's also clear that he thinks that being a filmmaker is better.
In Silent Bob Speaks, whether Smith is raving enthusiastically about Ben Affleck and David Duchovny or ranting about the actress he refers to as Greasy Reese Witherspoon -- "Greasy (pronounced 'GREE-ZEE') Reese (pronounced 'REE-ZEE') Witherspoon (pronounced accordingly)." -- he very seldom fails to engage completely. (Of Witherspoon, though, he adds that he was horribly disappointed at not being able to convince Selma Blair to tell him where Witherspoon lived so that he could egg her house. "It is," he writes when he doesn't get the address, "the biggest disappointment thus far on the road to Jay and Silent Bob striking back."
Silent Bob Speaks is a lot of fun. It's filled with the sort of insider's insides that fans like me can seriously not get enough of. It's also frequently profane and potentially offensive, which is perhaps not a surprise. What, however, is a surprise -- or, at least, what was to me -- were the parts of the book that are touching or deeply insightful. And, at all times, the prose is just as sharp as you'd expect from this particular writer.
The aforementioned flaws come from the fact that, despite being a newly published book, much of this material is dated by virtue of having been published before. Aside from the introduction, the book is comprised entirely of articles Smith wrote for Arena magazine, Details, New Jersey Monthly, Film Comment and a now defunct Web site called Psycomic. Which would be OK -- lots of writers have published books comprised of previously published essays (Salman Rushdie's Step Across This Line comes to mind, but there are many, many others.) since Smith is such a pop culture driven guy -- and in a business that is the same -- some of the material here feels dated even coming out of the box. For instance, when you're reading a book you know was published in 2005, and you're told how great production is going on Jersey Girl, how much in love Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are and whether or not the couple will have children, it pulls you out of what you're reading.
Much of this material is so strong, however, that the slight dust that rises is no reason to pass on the book. If, again, you actually like Smith and his work.
And for all the sophomoric ranting (albeit mostly deliciously delivered), for all the crude and lewd moments and the straight up fanboy sections, there are a few passages that make you realize why you're enjoying this book so much: it's because -- in case you hadn't already suspected it -- Smith is a great storyteller, a wonderful writer and, in all probability, actually a pretty nice guy.
This passage, from an essay called "Jen's Painting," seems almost like a poem of love for Smith's wife:
This was my life-partner, and as I drank her in, I realized she was more beautiful than I'd ever suspected. This was my soul-mate fully exposed in such a way that I was able to gain a smidgen of insight into her incredibly complex psyche that I hadn't been privy to before. This was my best friend, the person who would forever define me. This was the mother of my child, and the keeper of all my tomorrows.
Which he follows directly with:
And this was one hot-lit piece of ass who was giving me a boner like you wouldn't believe.
And, somehow, these two paragraphs beautifully summarize both this book and the secret to its author's success. In film after film, Smith has managed to touch us and shock us and make us laugh, sometimes all three at once. The tactic -- and the talent -- don't fail him here. | July 2005
Lincoln Cho is a contributing editor to January Magazine.


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|Doctor Who is a British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC. The programme depicts the adventures of a mysterious alien time-traveller known as 'the Doctor' who travels in his space and time-ship, the TARDIS, which normally appears from the exterior to be a blue 1950s police box. With his companions, he explores time and space, solving problems, facing monsters and righting wrongs.
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The First Master
Actor: Roger DelgadoA would-be universal conqueror, the Master wants to control the universe (in The Deadly Assassin his ambitions were described as becoming "the master of all matter", and in "The Sound of Drums" he acknowledges that he chose the name "the Master"), with a secondary objective of eliminating and/or hurting the Doctor. The original (and most common before 1996) look of the character was similar to that of the classic Svengali character; a black Nehru outfit with a beard and moustache. He would often use disguises and brainwashing to operate in normal society, while setting up his plans; he also tried to use other alien races and powers as his means to conquest, such as the Autons and the Daemons. Delgado's portrayal of the Master was as a suave, charming and somewhat sociopathic individual, able to be polite and murderous at almost the same time.
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The Second Master
Actor: Anthony AinleyIn many of his appearances opposite the Fifth Doctor, the Master shows his penchant for disguise once again. For example, in Time-Flight he operates under concealment for no clear plot reason. The character's association with playful pseudonyms also continued both within the series and in its publicity: when the production team wished to hide the Master's involvement in a story, they credited the character under an anagrammatic alias such as "Neil Toynay" (Tony Ainley) or "James Stoker" (Master's Joke).
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The Fifth Master
Actor: John SimmAspects of Simm's Master parallel Tennant's (Tenth) Doctor, primarily in his ability to make light of tense situations. According to the producers, this was done to make the Master more threatening to the Doctor by having him take one of his opponent's greatest strengths, as well as making the parallels between the two characters more distinctive. In an episode of Doctor Who Confidential, Lords and Masters, Russell T Davies also classifies the Master as both a sociopath and a psychopath.
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The Cybermen
First Faced: The First DoctorThe Cybermen are a fictional race of cyborgs who are amongst the most persistent enemies of the Doctor in the British science fiction television series, Doctor Who. Cybermen were originally a wholly organic species of humanoids originating on Earth's twin planet Mondas that began to implant more and more artificial parts into their bodies as a means of self-preservation. This led to the race becoming coldly logical and calculating, with emotions usually only shown when naked aggression was called for.
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The Daleks
First Faced: The First DoctorDaleks are organisms from the planet Skaro, integrated within a tank-like or robot-like mechanical casing. The resulting creatures are a powerful race bent on universal conquest and domination, utterly without pity, compassion or remorse. Various storylines portray them as having had every emotion removed except hate, leaving them with a desire to purge the Universe of all non-Dalek life. Very occasionally they are shown as experiencing other emotions, including fear, although such occurrences are rare.
Collectively they are the greatest extraterrestrial enemies of the Time Lord and series protagonist, the Doctor. Their famous catchphrase is "Exterminate!", with each syllable individually screeched in a frantic electronic voice.
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The Weeping Angels
First Faced: The Tenth DoctorThe Weeping Angels are hunters featured in the Tenth Doctor episode, "Blink", and the Eleventh Doctor episodes, "The Time of Angels" and "Flesh and Stone". Their physiology is quantum-locked, so that they only occupy a single position in space when seen by an observer (see Copenhagen interpretation). When they are not observed they become a "quantum wave form" that occupies many positions in space. Therefore, they cannot move while observed, but can move extremely quickly when unseen. They turn to stone when observed, as a defence mechanism, because according to the Doctor, "you can't kill a stone." While in their locked state they resemble stone statues, often covering their eyes so that they will not see each other and lock themselves forever in stone form. Their name is an allusion to this defence mechanism.
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First Faced: The Third DoctorThe Sontarans are a race of belligerent and militaristic clones who waged eternal war throughout the Mutter's Spiral against the Rutan Host.
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The Ood
First Faced: The Tenth DoctorThe Ood are a fictional alien species with telepathic abilities from the long running science fiction series Doctor Who. In the series' narrative, they live in the distant future (circa 42nd century).
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The Silence
First Faced: The Eleventh DoctorThe Silence is a fictional religious order or movement in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. An alien species associated with this order, referred to only as the Silence, is played primarily by Marnix Van Den Broeke.
The existence of the Silence is a secret because anyone who sees them immediately forgets about them after looking away, but retains suggestions made to them by the Silence. This allows them to have a pervasive influence across human history while being difficult to locate or resist.
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The Crack in Time
First Faced: The Eleventh DoctorAll of time and space coming to an end. That end is in the fire in the crack. In the end the cause was the explosion of the Doctor's TARDIS.

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All I want for Christmas…
Claire Walters, Chief Executive of Bus Users calls on operators to make this Christmas special for all their passengers
It's not far away now and many of us will start working out who's going where for different days over the festive period, what we'll be eating, other than too much, and scratching our heads wondering what on earth to buy friends and family this year.
Of course, for thousands of people, this isn't going to be an issue. Not because they're from a different religion or don't approve of the commercialisation involved but because they have no chance of going anywhere because there won't be any buses where they live on Christmas Day or Boxing Day. It comes as no surprise to hear that emergency admissions to hospital, calls to Samaritans and other helplines and suicide rates all increase exponentially in the run-up to and over Christmas.
Unless someone offers to and can collect isolated people, or they can afford the extortionate price of a festive taxi, or even bigger cost of a hotel Xmas, they will have to settle for watching the rest of the world having a lovely time on TV. Again.
In this 24-7, we never close world, the only time it's acceptable to stop providing public transport is at Christmas. The time when people get together and remember old friends, old times, long-lost cousins and usually raise a glass or five with them to celebrate. That means they can't drive home and not everyone has a spare bed or sofa. Taxi companies make a mint over this period so isn't it possible that a special Christmas restricted timetable might actually be viable?
I know lots of people will argue that bus drivers and other staff have families too and need a break- I wouldn't argue with that at all. I would, however, be amazed if a call for volunteers to work on Christmas Day didn't produce at least a few responses from people desperate to escape a family do for a few hours or drivers who don't celebrate Christmas or whose families are too far away to spend the day with.
If you consulted with social services, Day centres and voluntary organisations locally and devised and offered a route that picked up and dropped off from the places you know are needed, even if it's just for a couple of hours in the morning and in the afternoon to get people home again, just imagine what an impact this would have on the people who are usually completely isolated at that time of year. How good would it make all those involved feel? If you're not convinced yet, just think about the great PR your company would receive if you were canny about it...
In recent years, a few operators have started to offer services on Boxing Day, which is really helpful, not just to the usual passengers but to all the shops starting sales on that day and everyone trying to escape their hosts or hangovers.
We would urge all bus operators to think hard about it this year and at least have some conversations to see if you can do anything to make this Christmas really special for people for whom it's normally a time to forget.
So now is the time to start lobbying your local bus operator or depot manager to ask if they can make someone's Christmas special this year. In the meantime, well done to all those operators already running services including EastCoastbuses, Nottingham City Transport, CityFox and National Express who will be running Christmas day coach services to London for the first time ever!


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Thank you AGBELL for sharing my work with your readers in the Volta Voices March/April 2011 magazine. I really appreciate it!
To learn more about the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, please go to www.AGBELL.org
Copyright 2009 Hayleigh's Cherished Charms. Jewelry for hearing aids and cochlear implants. All rights reserved.


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Passport Office Mumbai
Passport Office in Mumbai were opened at Malad, Andheri in Malad (East) and Andheri (East). According to the regional passport officer the front office related tasks of passport application, renewal, error correction and appointments will be handled by them. The Passport office Mumbai have been established by the MEA in association with Tata Consultancy Services, with the aim of helping applicants in filling the forms along with the speed up process of obtaining a passport. For biometric data (photograph and fingerprints) taken by the passport officer, an applicant have to be present at the centers under the PSK System. Mumbai being one of the busiest cities of India has been allocated three PSKs in Andheri, Malad and Lower Parel.
These PSKs handle the entire front office related task. Through this page we will provide you all the details related to passport office Mumbai like its address, Helpline numbers, Worli and Malad PSKs appointment timings etc.
Passport Office Mumbai Address
PSK Name
|PSK Andheri
|Passport Seva Kendra, The Great Oasis Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., D-13, The Great Oasis 21, MIDC Marol, Andheri (East) Mumbai – 400093
|PSK Lower Parel
|Passport Seva Kendra, Lower Parel, Trade Point, Kamala Mills Compound, Pandurang Budhkar Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai – 400013
|PSK Malad
|Passport Seva Kendra, Raheja Tipco Plaza, Unit no. 2-b, Rani Sati Marg, Malad (East), Mumbai- 400097
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Passport Office Mumbai
You can also locate online and later visit the Passport office on the day of appointment by simply following the procedure:
- Visit to the official website of PSK .i.e. gov.in
- Now in the appeared page select "Locate Passport Seva Kendra and Laghu Kendra". After which a new page will be opened like this……….
- Now enter your city in Passport Office i.e. Mumbai, then hit on Locate PSK/SLK as mentioned below.
- A new page will appear containing the Locations with complete address.
- Go through it.
Read Also: Procedure to Write a Complaint Email to Customer Service
Passport Office Greviance Redressal
Issue/Complaint can be reported at the Head Passport Office Mumbai–
Regional Passport Officer,
Manish Commercial Centre, 216-A
Dr Annie Besant Road, Worli,
NO Bribe! If any passport officer (not police) asks you for bribe, you may contact the Chief Vigilance Officer at the address mentioned below:
Under Secretary (PV-Vigilance)
CPV Division
Ministry of External Affairs
Room No. 5, Patiala House, Tilak Marg
New Delhi – 110001
Email: [email protected]
Passport Office in Mumbai Along with Helpline Numbers
Passport Seva Kendra
|D 13, Ground Floor, The Great Oasis 21, Andheri East, Mumbai – 400093, Near Akruti Softech Park, MIDC, Marol
Passport Office
|(91)-22-25830116, 25830117, 25830118, 25830119, 25830120, 25830121 18002581800 , (91)-22-25829434
|MIDC Building, Vardaan Sankul, Road No 16, Wagle Industrial Estate-Thane West, Thane – 400604, Opposite MIDC Main Road
Passport Helpline
|B 27/845, Surya Darshan Co-Operative Housing Society, Kandivali West, Mumbai – 400067, Sector 8, Near Akshara High School, Near New Mahalakshmi Temple, Charkop
Passport Online Chembur
|R C BK NO 6/71 , INLAKS HOSPITAL ROAD , Chembur Colony-Chembur East, Mumbai – 400074, near JHAMA SWEETS (Map)
All the relevant information regarding Passport office Mumbai is provided in this page, we hope you are satisfied with it…………


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New Study Finds Women in Philadelphia Region Still Face Significant Inequality at Work and at Home
PHILADELPHIA – The women's movement has shattered some glass ceilings, but full-time working women in Philadelphia still earn 25 percent less than men, with the wage disparity for women in "pink collar jobs" even greater.
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and Solutions for Progress joined leaders from Women's Way in releasing the Women's Way report, "A Change of Pace: Accelerating Women's Progress."
According to the report, women working full-time in 2001 in the Philadelphia region of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties earned a median income of $31,375 while men working full-time earned a median income of $42,050, or $10,675 more than women.
Further, women were overrepresented in "pink collar jobs" such as personal care, health-care support and administrative support. These occupations represent the lowest paying jobs in the workforce with median hourly wages ranging from $7.40 to $10.18.
Dana L. Barron, associate director of the University of Pennsylvania's Alice Paul Center for Research on Women and Gender , in collaboration with Laryssa Mykyta, senior policy analyst with Solutions for Progress, collected and analyzed data from federal agencies including the Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Labor, and from published reports.
"This report shows how far we still have to go to give all families access to the jobs, wages and opportunities they need to lead secure and meaningful lives," Barron said.
The report covers income and occupations, poverty and economic security, housing, responsibility for care giving, work/family balance, assets and wealth, influence, aging and retirement and reproductive rights. It offers policy recommendations designed to accelerate the pace of women's progress in achieving fair and equitable compensation for their work.
Between September 2001 and August 2002, researchers conducted a telephone survey of residents in the Philadelphia metropolitan area to determine public attitudes and priorities. The research team also interviewed leaders of women's non-profit groups, directors of community organizations and academic experts on gender and wage issues.
Barron said that the report definitively demonstrates that area residents are aware of gender inequalities and adamant that their public officials take action to remedy them.
"Women are in the work force in record numbers; increasingly their wages are crucial to supporting families," Barron said. "And yet women are still the ones who provide most caring labor. They maintain households and provide care for our children, elders, ill and infirm. For this they earn 75 percent of what male workers earn. Women should be rewarded, not penalized, for their singular contributions. It is time for a change." Copies of the report are available at:


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The importance of the safety deposit box cannot be denied by anyone because they are the key to have a peace of mind for all the precious and valuable things. On the basis of the previous studies and data collected, the ratio of robberies and thefts have been increasing around the globe and if we particularly talk about the Ireland, this concern about the security of valuables is also on a higher risk. The safe deposit locker is the answer to these problems. Yes, the Dublin safes are the deposits which are maintained and kept by the banks in Ireland as well as the other companies working independently regarding the provision of safety deposit boxes. In Ireland couple of private financial institutions and banks are offering such kind of facilities to the customers but not all of them are equally safe and reliable. The need for the reliable institutions is increased in this scenario because the individuals keep their life time savings and highly important papers with these safety deposit boxes. Some of the qualities of the best and reliable safety deposit are being mentioned for the guidance of the individuals so that they may feel secure.
First of all, the institutions that offer the professional services regarding the provision of the safety deposit boxes are the best one. It simply means that convenient policies and procedures are offered to the customers in terms of the safety deposit locker. The professional companies and the local banks must offer flexible deposit renting services to the customers so that they can easily take a safety box for keeping all their essential valuable commodities with them. The simple procedures actually encourage the customers to go with the option of safety deposit box.
The cost of the locker in Dublin is another debatable thing because the companies offer different packages and cost for the renting of the safety deposit box. The safety deposit lockers or the boxes come in various sizes and the cost of the deposit box totally depends on the size of the box.
In the customers get confused to find the best one company to rent a safety deposit box then they can check the reputation of the specific company. Comparing the cost and nature of technology used in the safety deposit box facility like Merrion Vaults can also be another useful strategy which can be used by the customers for finding the best company to rent a safe deposit box.
Some places to store your goods in safety deposit box:
Glasgow Vaults
Newcastle Vaults
Luton Vaults
Berkshire Vaults


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Take a moment and think about this: have you formed judgments about certain foods?
Deep down, do you believe spinach is "good" while cookies are "bad"?
It's hard not to form certain beliefs about food (even unconsciously) living in a world where we are constantly exposed to diets and meal plans and cleanses.
The snap judgments we make about food can be rooted in many past experiences. Our parents can impart the notion that foods are acceptable or unacceptable by forbidding certain foods in the house and allowing others. Perhaps a diet plan you adopted allowed certain foods ("good") and prohibited others ("bad"). Or maybe you've read some of the (often conflicting) information about nutrition out there, which designated which foods "should" be either sought out or avoided. Even the term "clean eating" implies foods that don't make the cut are unclean or "dirty."
Many think that creating and maintaining constructs around food can set us up to make healthier choices. In fact, the opposite may be true.
Here are 5 reasons why no food is "good" or "bad" and labeling food in that way can be harmful:
1. Labeling leads to shame and guilt if we eat "bad" foods.
By thinking of food as good versus bad, we set ourselves up for feeling either obedient or guilty based on what we eat. While this may seem benign when we're eating only the foods that have been deemed virtuous, it invites feelings of shame and guilt whenever we perceive that we've veered into the naughty zone. Guilt (or the avoidance thereof) may help a person stick to a diet in the short term. But eating and living based on guilt and avoidance is detrimental to mental health and wellbeing in the long run (and we know that diets don't work anyway).
You are not "bad" because you ate french fries.
You are not "good" because you ate a salad.
A person's self-worth is not tied to what that person ate in a day. We are all inherently worthy of love and respect, regardless of what we eat. Labeling food as "bad" can lead us to cast the same moral judgment onto ourselves when we eat that food. That's just one reason to let the labels go.
2. Labeling leads to fear even when eating "good" foods.
Even by eating only foods on our "good" list, we set our minds in a restrictive mode and live in a state of fear of doing something "bad" based on what we eat. It's like we're waiting for the other shoe to drop; when the temptation will just be too much to say "no" to something "bad." In contrast, finding food freedom means listening to our inner wisdom about what we want to eat and when; not leaving it up to labels and rules.
The notion that only "good" foods deserve to be eaten also conveys a message that eating must be justified and explained (i.e. food must be "good" to be eaten or a person should only eat if they eat "good" food). This is false. You deserve to eat when you're hungry, and you are entitled to have a range of experiences with different foods whether or not someone deems them "good" for you.
3. Labeling over-simplifies nutrition.
I think we can all agree there is a LOT of information about food and nutrition out there, but much of it is confusing and/or conflicting. Nutrition isn't a simple matter of "good" and "bad." Research is constantly being done on the health implications of the consumption of certain foods. And foods can cause very different reactions in different people: The same food item may make one person feel awful and make another person feel awesome.
One thing is for certain: No food is "healthy" in isolation. No one food on its own provides all the nutrients we need. And any food can be unhealthy if consumed in excess. If a person were to eat nothing but kale (often deemed "good" or "clean"), that person would become sick and malnourished.
Balance is key. Variety is essential.
Openness to trying new things, and discovering the range of foods that make you feel best (and continuing to be open to discovery) will allow you to establish confidence that you know what is best for your body.
4. Labeling gives away your power.
Who decides which foods are "good" and which are "bad"? These are often arbitrary labels given by an external source. By accepting these standards defined by someone else, we allow decisions about our health and wellness to occur outside of us.
No one knows what foods are going to make you feel great better than you do. Don't give away your authority to make choices that will only impact you. It could be that a cupcake makes you feel joyful or makes you feel icky. It could even depend on the day. You are entitled to the freedom to make the decision that is right for you at the time.
5. Labeling assumes food has a purely utilitarian purpose.
Food is fuel. But it is also much more than that. Food can have cultural roots and family ties. It can evoke feelings, emotions, and memories. It is the common thread in many shared experiences.
Think of some of the foods that are often demonized. The "bad" label is commonly slapped on many celebratory foods or drinks: birthday cake, wedding cake, cocktails, champagne, Halloween candy. Now think of the occasions during which these items are typically available: birthday parties, weddings, holidays, celebrations. Probably NOT the time you want to be feeling shame and guilt around your choices!
Enjoy the moment. Let the labels go.
What are your beliefs about the relative merits of various foods?
How could you shift your perspective to make choices from a desire to nourish yourself rather than to control yourself or be "good"?


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Students taking Andy Croll's History foundation module 'Crime, Vice and Lowlife in the 19th century' have spent the last two weeks thinking about the so-called 'criminal' classes. Many Victorians were convinced that the slums and rookeries of their great cities and towns were inhabited by a class of ne'er-do-wells who lived on the proceeds of crime and vice. One of the most notorious of these 'little hells' was the 'China' district of the South Wales iron town of Merthyr Tydfil. The inhabitants of China were supposed to have their own Emperor and Empress who headed-up an organised criminal network comprised of 'rodnies' (juvenile thieves), pimps, bullies and 'nymphs of the pave' (prostitutes). Marxist historians and writers of popular history were often happy to accept contemporary reports of an underclass of Robin Hood figures who lived outside the norms of bourgeois society. But recently scholars have cast doubt on the reliability of sources that were invariably penned by middle-class observers (like Henry Mayhew). Were the slums really populated by real-life Fagins, sharpers, mudlarks, magsmen and till-friskers or are such figures the products of the fevered imagination of waves of bourgeous social explorers who, too often, confused crushing poverty with immorality and viciousness? Can we, as historians, ever know?
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The Melville Monument stands in the glorious St Andrew Square at the east end of George Street in Edinburgh. Dominating the centre of the square is the Melville Monument, one of the most prominent landmarks in the capital but one that is largely ignored by many guidebooks, maybe because its sheer size means it is very hard to see just who sits atop it.
What cannot be denied though is its wonderful design and beauty and it really is a breathtaking sight when seen for the first time.
Henry Dundas
That Noble looking and imposing figure is none other than the 1st Viscount Melville, Henry Dundas. A man of many nicknames, hearing a few of them should give you a clue to his story.
"The Great Tyrant", the "Uncrowned King of Scotland" and King Harry the 9th" are just some of the names he was known as. Originally a lawyer, he went on to become MP for Midlothian and Home Secretary.
His time in office has been criticised and he was known to have tried to have stop the end of the slave trade as well as being accused of misusing public funds. He was tried for this and found not guilty but he never held public office again.
Many people find it strange that such a man has such an iconic monument dedicated to them but the fact is just as he was very corrupt, many sections of Edinburgh society benefited from the way he conducted his business. Some of those who most benefited were the 'officers, petty officers, seamen and marines' and it is they who paid for the monument to be built as can be seen from the plaque that is placed on it that still remains there to this day.
Designed by William Burn
The Melville Monument was designed by the eminent architect William Burn who was a pioneer of the Scottish Baronial style of architecture. Burn's design was inspired by the Trajan's Column which stands in Rome and was built in 113 AD.
The stone column is almost 40 feet tall and the renowned lighthouse engineer was brought in to reassure local businesses and residents that it was safe. The stone statue on top of the monument was carved by Francis Chantrey the leading sculptor in Regency era Britain.
Stone Restoration
Time and the Scottish weather took their toll on the Melville Monument but in 2008 it was subject to a complete restoration thanks to the Twelve Monuments Project which was a joint venture between the City of Edinburgh Council and Edinburgh World Heritage. Expert Scottish stonemasons worked on the stones that were crumbling in places.
Today it stands proud in the middle of St Andrew Square and is one of the finest stone pieces of architecture in the city. Although the figure of Henry Dundas may largely be forgotten today, his place in Edinburgh's rich and glorious history is assured thanks to this fantastic stone monument.


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Is this progress? I hope so. But just as I documented HP's early PR ("Crush Crush Grind Grind") before they embraced "reuse" in a bizarre video campaign, I have some concerns that Canon is at least as focused on ending cartridge refilling as they are with protecting dumps in Cairo. The word "destruction" in the press release will be excised in future versions, so I'll post the entire thing here, something I should have done in 2002 when AGMA announced the printer cartridge destruction campaign in Foshan China - which then disappeared like Sandra Bullock in The Net.
I'm not all doom and gloom and just slightly paranoid. Hopefully, the OEMs will discover Ford Motor Co.'s response to Vance Packard - that used product is more accessible to more people, and is a gateway to early purchasing. They younger people are when they can afford to drive, the more cars they buy in their lifetimes. Destroying the secondary market, as China is attempting to do, will result in a few more new sales but even more people going without, and those who go without drag down sales in the long run.
|Canon Middle East signs deal with EnviroServe to tackle e-waste in the region
Dubai, UAE, 17 August 2009: Canon Middle East, the world-leading innovator and provider of imaging and information technology solutions, today announced its latest environmental initiative in the Middle East with the signing of a partnership agreement with EnviroServe, the leading environmental waste managers.
The signing signals the first phase of a wide scale regional programme to tackle the issue of e-waste in the Middle East. The programme will ensure the proper destruction and recycling of 'end of life' Canon consumer electronic products and service parts across the region through the company's extensive network of Channel partners.
"Rapid technology change in recent years has resulted in a fast-growing surplus of electronic waste around the globe. E-waste is significantly different from industrially generated hazardous wastes in that almost every individual, institution and business generates it; therefore addressing this issue is a key priority for Canon. Our partnership with EnviroServe is part of our ongoing environmental commitment and reiterates our efforts to maximise resource efficiency and contribute to a society that practices sustainable development," said Bertil Widmark, Managing Director, Canon Middle East.
As part of this agreement, EnviroServe's e-waste recycling division 'EnviroFone' will facilitate the collection of 'end of life' electronic products,and service parts before segregating the materials into the different components and sending to recyclers where they will be melted, crushed and treated into raw materials for re-use.
"Because there is little awareness in the Middle East about how toxic e-waste elements like batteries and TV screens affect our environment, there is no system in place to responsibly recycle e-waste. Our main goal is to create awareness as well as develop and sustain a sense of environmental responsibility in our Arab communities and within the companies and businesses that operate in this region." Mariam Hanafy, EnviroFone Division Manager explained. "We are proud to be the only company in the region able to support and facilitate Canon's environmental initiatives and take-back programmes involving any kind of end-of-life electric and electronic equipment."
"Encouraging our consumers to recycle their end of life Canon products is one of the core fundamental principles of Canon's global environmental charter. We have an impressive track record of recycling worldwide, to date the cumulative weight of toner cartridges collected by Canon since 1990 exceeds 190,000 tons globally, and we are delighted to have the opportunity to extend this environmental commitment to the Middle East and North Africa," added Bertil Widmark.
Today's announcement is the latest in a series of environmental initiatives from Canon. As part of Canon's cradle to the grave production approach, by 2010 the company aims to reduce its carbon emissions to 50% of the output for the same work in 2000. In addition, Canon is the only company to have produced a range of green calculators made from recycled material.
To find out more about Canon Middle East and its environmentally responsible technology visit: www.canon-me.com


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What Causes Eating Disorders?
The exact cause of eating disorders is unknown. However, many doctors believe that a combination of genetic, physical, social, and psychological factors may contribute to the development of an eating disorder.
Certain genes may increase a person's susceptibility to developing an eating disorder. According to the Mayo Clinic, people with first-degree relatives who have an eating disorder are more likely to have one, too.
Brain Chemistry
Research suggests that serotonin may influence eating behaviors. Serotonin is a naturally-occurring brain chemical that helps regulate mood, learning, and sleep, among other things.
Psychological Health
People with an eating disorder may have an underlying psychological or mental health problem that may contribute to the disorder. These problems may include:
low self-esteem
obsessive-compulsive disorder
troubled relationships
impulsive behavior
Success and worth are often equated with physical beauty and a slim physique. This is especially true in Western culture. The desire to succeed or feel accepted may fuel behaviors associated with eating disorders.
Part 2 of 3
What Risk Factors are Associated with Eating Disorders?
Certain genetic, social, and environmental factors may increase a person's risk for developing an eating disorder. Some of these risk factors include the following:
- Gender – Women are more likely than men to have an eating disorder.
- Age – Eating disorders are most common during the teens and early twenties. However, they can occur at any age.
- Family history – People with first-degree relatives who have an eating disorder are more likely to have an eating disorder themselves.
- Dieting – Weight loss is often met with positive reinforcement. This need for affirmation may drive people to diet more severely, which can lead to an eating disorder.
- Emotional disorders – People with depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder are more likely to experience an eating disorder.
- Life transitions – Certain life changes and events can cause emotional distress and anxiety, which can make a person more susceptible to eating disorders. This is especially true if the person has struggled with an eating disorder in the past. These times of transition may include moving, changing jobs, the end of a relationship, or the death of a loved one. Abuse, sexual assault, and incest can also trigger an eating disorder.
- Extracurricular activities – People who are a part of sports teams and artistic groups are at an increased risk. The same is true for any community that is driven by appearance as a symbol of social status. These groups include athletes, actors, dancers, models, and television personalities. Coaches, parents, and professionals in those areas may inadvertently contribute to eating disorders by encouraging weight loss.
Part 3 of 3
Are Men Affected by Eating Disorders?
Women are more commonly affected by eating disorders, but men are not immune. In fact, according to a 2007 Harvard Universitystudy, one-quarter of Americans with anorexia or bulimia are male. The same study found that 40 percent of Americans with a binge-eating disorder are male.
Some men suffer from a condition called muscle dysmorphia, which describes an extreme desire to become more muscular. While most women with eating disorders wish to lose weight and be very thin, men with this disorder see themselves as too small and want to gain weight or increase muscle mass. Men with this type of disorder may engage in dangerous behaviors like steroid use, and may also use other types of drugs to increase muscle mass more quickly.
However, men are less likely to be diagnosed with an eating disorder, even when they exhibit very similar or the same symptoms as a woman.
The exact reason why men are less likely to be diagnosed with eating disorders is unknown. However, research published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services states that many young men with eating disorders don't seek treatment because they are ashamed of having a stereotypically female disorder. The same study suggests that binge-eating disorders may go unnoticed in young men, perhaps because young men who overeat attract less attention than young women who exhibit the same behaviors.


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Europe and Asia travel is something sought out by jet-setters across the globe. People enjoy travelling to these areas to experience the culture, immerse themselves in history and partake in new kinds of foods, among plenty of other reasons.
Depending on where the people hail from, however, taking a trip like this can be a massive undertaking. Consider this: Because of travel patterns, someone living on the East Coast of the United States would have to travel upward of 20 hours by plane to go to China, and even more if his or her layover is significant. And if someone in South America wants to head to Europe but is afraid of planes, a cruise or freighter to the continent can take more than a week.
In the future, it may be possible for those in the western hemisphere to drive to Europe and Asia. This sounds mighty far-fetched, but a major rail corporation in Russia recently announced that it may have found a solution for those who want to plan the ultimate road trip.
Building a superhighway
According to CNN, Vladimir Yakunin, president of Russian Railways, announced in March that the business has a plan to construct a trans-Siberian highway across Russia, with plans to somehow link the road to Alaska. The specifics have not been made available, though the source suggested that a ferry, tunnel or exceedingly long bridge - 88 kilometres - might be valid options.
The Trans-Eurasian Belt Development project, as it's now known, would obviously be a massive undertaking, as this initiative includes a road across the entire expanse of Russia - 10,000 kilometres in total. Clearly, there's a monetary factor to consider as well. CNN noted that it would likely cost trillions of dollars to put this plan into motion. That being said, Yakunin stated that this road would likely pay for itself in the amount of returns that would go back into the Russian economy.
After travellers drive from Europe or Asia through Russia, over - or under - the Bering Sea and arrive in Alaska, they can easily make their way down to the contiguous United States or on into Canada. This presents a whole new type of road trip. It could also give wary travellers a chance to check out Siberian rest stops and hotels during their journey, as well as traverse relatively easily between continents, which may appeal to those afraid of flying.
Is there a current possibility?
If the superhighway does become a reality, it likely won't be for some time. And then there are diplomatic relations, assigning a new regimen of Border Patrol teams and so on - many logistical details will have to be sussed out. Some adventurers would be very surprised to know that, technically, driving to Russia from Northern Canada is actually a possibility now, if daredevils have the right supplies.
As Phys.org reported, in the late spring of 2013, Russian explorers took a drive across the North Pole and made their way into Canada. This wasn't without difficulty - they skidded on ice in heavy busses and had to clear ice buildups with pickaxes. Moreover, it took two-and-a-half months, in part because they had to travel at 10 kilometres per hour to stay safe and were weighed down by 3 tonnes of fuel.
The source explained that the team did have many unique experiences. For instance, they saw polar bears, walruses and the aurora borealis.


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Autograph's of Indian Legends
|Zakir Hussain, is an Indian tabla player, musical producer, film actor and composer
|Har Gobind Khorana was a biochemist who shared the 1968 Nobel Prize for Physiology
|Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar is an Indian cricketer widely acknowledged as the greatest batsmen in cricket
|Mother Teresa was the recipient of numerous honours including the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize
|Gopal Krishna Gokhale was one of the founding social and political leaders during the Indian Independence Movement against the British Empire in India
|Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India and a central figure in Indian politics for much of the 20th century.
|He was an Indian musician credited with popularising the shehnai, a subcontinental wind instrument of the oboe class.He was awarded India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, in 2001,
|Raj Kapoor was the winner of two National Film Awards and nine Filmfare Awards in India, and a two-time nominee for the Palme d'Or grand prize at the Cannes Film Festival for his films
|Chandu Borde is an ex-cricketer who was a member of the Indian team between 1958 and 1970.
|Dr Murlidhar Devidas Amte popularly known as Baba Amte, was an Indian social worker and social activist known particularly for his work for the rehabilitation and empowerment of poor people suffering from leprosy.
|Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi was the third Prime Minister of India and a central figure of the Indian National Congress party.
|Amartya Kumar Sen, CH is an Indian philosopher and economist who was awarded the 1998 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for his contributions to welfare economics and social choice theory
|Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi or Bapu, was the preeminent leader of Indian nationalism in British-ruled India
|Sunil Manohar "Sunny" Gavaskar is a former cricketer who played during the 1970s and 1980s for Mumbai and India.
|Cottari Kanakaiya Nayudu, also known as 'CK', was the first captain of the Indian cricket team in Test matches. He played first-class cricket regularly till 1958, and returned for one last time in 1963 at the age of 68
|Chittaranjan Das was an Indian politician and leader of the Swaraj Party in Bengal under British rule.
|Rajiv Gandhi was the sixth Prime Minister of India. He took office after his mother's assassination on 31 October 1984; he himself was assassinated on 21 May 1991. He became the youngest Prime Minister of India when he took office at the age of 40
|Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam AHB-duhl-kah-LAHM usually referred to as Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, is an Indian scientist and administrator who served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007.
|Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, popularly also known as Babasaheb, was an Indian jurist, political leader, philosopher, anthropologist, historian, orator, economist, teacher, editor, prolific writer
|Asha Bhosle is an Indian singer. She is best known as a playback singer in Hindi cinema, although she has a wider repertoire. Bhosle's career started in 1943 and has spanned over six decades.
|Abul Kalam Muhiyuddin Ahmed Azad was an Indian scholar and a senior political leader of the Indian independence movement
|Dharam Dev Pishorimal Anand, better known as Dev Anand, was an Indian film actor, writer, director and producer known for his work in Hindi cinema
|Amitabh Harivansh Bachchan is an Indian film actor. He first gained popularity in the early 1970s as the "angry young man" of Hindi cinema, and has since appeared in over 180 Indian films in a career spanning more than four decades.
|Kapil Dev Ramlal Nikhanj, better known as Kapil Dev, is a former Indian cricketer. He captained the Indian cricket team which won the 1983 Cricket World Cup.
|Bal Gangadhar Tilak was an Indian nationalist, journalist, teacher, social reformer, lawyer and independence activist who was the first popular leader of the Indian Independence Movement.
|Lata Mangeshkar is an Indian singer, and occasional music-composer. She is one of the best-known and most respected playback singers in India. Mangeshkar's career started in 1942 and has spanned over seven decades


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The lovely girl is getting ready for a date on the beach with her boyfriend. She has no ideas about what should she wear so please help her to get ready in time. Can you pick out the most loveliest outfit for her? Lets make her boyfriend fall in love with her again. It is a nice romantic game so enjoy playing it.
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Originally established to manufacture Tabard insect repellents, Acorn Pharmaceuticals has grown into an enviable facility that provides work for a steadily increasing number of employees, offering stable jobs with ongoing career development and skills transfer procedures in place.
Direct ownership and management ensures products are manufactured, handled and packed under Medicine Control Council approved conditions in an air-conditioned, air-pressurised, clean environment.
Together with Acorn Laboratories, Acorn Pharmaceuticals also provides various Third Party services such as contract packing and independent lab analyses, which are utilised and trusted by an impressive list of clients.


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Joining Nature & Cities
Who are we ?
Our philosophy
Joining Nature & Cities
JNC International s.a., also called Joining Nature and Cities, was founded in 1968 by the landscape and urban designer Jean Noël Capart. Our group currently includes approximately 40 architects, landscapers and engineers specialising in the fields of strategic planning, urban design, landscape design, and environmental engineering.
In a world in which the balance between environment and urbanisation is a major issue, Joining Nature and Cities, offers a unique approach that is directly congruent with sustainable development. Our approach combines a sense of creativity and observation with the concepts of exchange and the communication of ideas, and through each project we seek a reconciliation between man and nature. "Thinking globally, acting locally": these projects deal with different scales, ranging from large tracts of land down to small plots, responding to basic human needs of comfort and well-being, at the same time respecting environmental issues, and contributing to a harmonious and integrated development.
Combining receptiveness and communications capabilities, further enhanced by a reflex for analysis and synthesis, in each project we seek to apply the most effective synergies between professionals of complementary disciplines. "Thinking laterally" is the spirit in which we work with a large number of architects, engineers, artists or experts specialising in the fields of economics, sociology and environmental sciences (biology, geology, hydrology, etc.).
International Presence
JNC International s.a. is present at three sites in Belgium and France - Brussels and Nivelles (BE) and Lyon (FR), and [over the past 45 years,] has developed substantial project experience in over 20 different countries in Europe (Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Great Britain, Germany, Italy, Spain, Western Russia), in Africa (Morocco, Algeria, Libya, Egypt, Ethiopia, Congo), in America (the United States and the Dominican Republic) and in Asia (China, Iraq, Saudi Arabia).
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The trust that JNC International s.a. has earned from its customers and partners over more than 45 years of experience, is derived from a respect for ethics and values that we can summarise as follows:
Integrity – In order to respond better to their objectives, we work only as designer and project manager for our clients. In this sense, we are free of any political, business or financial constraints or connections.
Honesty - Always working together in a constructive and transparent manner, throughout all our missions we maintain the objective of providing genuine, accurate and comprehensive information.
Respect – we apply this principle to human rights, their dignity and their individualities, and to the diversity of cultures and laws of each country in which we work, which is in turn extended to apply to the environment.


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Left Handers Club Newsletter
February 2016
In this edition:
The Left Handers Who Changed Music Forever
Left Handers Unite!
Left Handed Guitar Pioneers
Now It's Your Turn
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Veteran British thesp and "Doctor Who" actor Nicholas Courtney has died in London at the age of 81, passing away after a short illness reports The BBC.
Courtney played the no-nonsense and often dryly witted character of Brigadier Alastair Lethbridge-Stewart across many decades of the franchise, first appearing in 1968 and making his last appearance on spin-off "The Sarah Jane Adventures" in 2008. All up he appeared in 107 episodes of 'Who'.
In his time on screen he played opposite five different Doctors, most commonly with Jon Pertwee, and worked with two more (David Tennant and Paul McGann) on audio stories.
A staple of British television, Courtney also appeared on such shows as "The Saint," "The Avengers," "Minder," "Callan," "The Bill," "Casualty," "Doctors," "Yes Prime Minister" and "The Champions."
"A true gentlemen" as Edgar Wright put so well, 'The Brigadier' will be sorely missed.


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Below is a sample of company videos providing you with a high-level picture of Ingram Micro's operations scale. You can discover more about Ingram Micro through our YouTube channel which covers a variety of business units, services and solutions. For any media interested in our B-roll, low-resolution clips are available for previewing below. For a copy of a high-resolution file of the video B-Roll, please contact Ingram Micro Corporate Communications.
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Having been on my fitness journey for over 3 years now, I've hit many plateaus. They're frustrating. You think you're doing everything right and just cannot understand why you're not losing weight or seeing changes. Here are some things to consider that I've been through on my journey:
1) TAKE PHOTOS! This is a HUGE one! Especially for women, that scale can be a real bitch! Our weight fluctuates like crazy throughout the month. It has taken me a LONG time to finally stop judging myself by the number on the scale. Now I just take progress photos and measurements. Even sometimes my measurements won't seem to budge but my clothes will fit better... who knows?! Just trust me... it may suck to take that before photo but you will be SO thankful you did when you go to compare a month or two down the road.
The great debate comes over how MUCH water to drink... and well, that varies per person.. on average about 11 cups (88 oz) a day for women, and 16 cups (128 oz) a day for men.. but here is a good breakdown:
- 2-3 hours before exercise: 17-20 oz. (this is when I like to drink my water with lemon)
- 15-20 minutes before exercise: 7-10 oz
- During exercise: 7-10 oz every 10-20 minutes
3) Not eating enough. I get this issue a lot with some people. Luckily the Beachbody programs all come with meal plans that walk you through what you should be eating for your weight. However, every single person is different! We can't always fit into a cookie cutter plan. For example, I'm doing 21 Day Fix Extreme... I've completed 10 workout programs including a lot of strength training. This program had me in a 1200-1499 calorie bracket.. that just won't fly for someone who has built up muscle! At least not long-term. So I upped myself to the next bracket and got awesome results! We're all different but it's trial and error. If you're busting your butt in your workouts and not eating enough, that can cause some metabolic changes. Eventually your body is going to need to conserve energy. Here are some of the side effects of a low calorie intake:
- It can slow your thyroid production which is responsible for fat, carbs, and protein metabolism.
- You can decrease your muscle mass. Your muscles are one of the first things your body is going to turn to for energy.
- Lowered testosterone levels. Both men and women need this hormone and without it, it is harder to maintain or gain muscle mass.
- Decreased your leptin levels. This hormone regulates energy and is known as your "hunger" hormone. With low levels, your body doesn't receive that signal to stop eating and thinks it needs more energy... therefore more food.
- Decreased energy levels. With low calories your neurotransmitter production is limited and that can lead to fatigue and a lack of motivation.
If you're totally lost at what your calorie intake should be, here is a good start:
4) Snacking too much. Ok you know we all do it... one little bite here and there won't hurt... and while that is true.. it won't undo all of your hard work, you do have to be conscious of how often you're doing it! Do your Friday night cheat meals turn into cheat weekends? All of that food adds up! While I think a cheat meal once a week is an awesome thing, just be sure you don't extend it more than that meal!
5) Doing the same workouts. Your body needs you to switch things up every now and then to challenge yourself. You may need to up the intensity of your workouts or try something new! A combo of cardio and strength training is always a great option! And you don't need to spend hours at the gym either! A 30 minute intense workout is much better than just 60 minutes on a treadmill!
The fitness journey is a crazy one... but whatever you do, DO NOT give up! You are doing something amazing for yourself


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Panteao Productions has just announce the release of their next video title in the new Make Ready to Survive instructional video series: Make Ready to Survive: Bugging Out.
Bugging out. Entire books are written on this subject. In fact the subject warranted its own video in the Make Ready to Survive series.
Panteao asks you, are you prepared for having to leave where you are in a hurry? How about your family? What will you take with you?
RELATED:Panteao Productions Launches The Survival Roundtable Interactive Forum
In this video instructors Paul Howe, Dave Canterbury, Jim Cobb, Kyle Harth, and N.E. MacDougald review the bug out bag, the different option between store bought assembled kits and putting the gear together yourself, what gear is essential for your bug out or get home bag, what specific tools and gear they keep in their bags, the pros and cons with different products, rehearsing the bug out plan, navigation, special considerations for bug out planning, and much more. If you like reviewing gear options this video is for you. Equally important, these expert instructors take the mystery out of gear selection and give you a down to earth approach to picking what you will end up relying on for both short and long term use.
To order your copy of Make Ready To Survive: Bugging Out click here. For more information on Panteao Productions and the Make Ready To Survive video series visit www.panteao.com/survive.
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The Circus
On Thursday evening, Sue and I went to the Circus Joseph Ashton. It's been a long time since I've been to a traditional cirus (the last two times was the Cirque de Soleil who are extraordinary but very "arty" which can get tiresome after a while). It was a four-peaked big-top, pitched over grass.
Some fun clown acts (antics with a floppy raggedy-doll were hilarious; a SuperWash 3000 washing machine act which shrunk clothes and people, and a brilliant knife-throwing act that was an enormous joke — I'm being deliberately vauge here since it's not fair to spoil the punchlines and comic dimensions of these things). There was also juggling (balls, pins, fire sticks), acrobatics, performing animals (dogs, miniature-horses, and some rather reluctant goats). And some contortion/balancing. We had traditional circus "cuisine" — hot chips and hot-dogs, although we eschewed the fairy-floss!
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Paul D. Coverdell Peace Corps Fellows
The Paul D. Coverdell Peace Corps Fellows, a graduate fellowship program, allows returned Peace Corps Volunteers to apply to the Accelerated Master's in Nursing Pathway (AMNP) program. The program offers financial assistance and opportunities for returned Peace Corps Volunteers to use the knowledge and skills they developed during their overseas service during their graduate work as they participate in service learning projects with underserved communities.
Located in one of the world's largest academic health science centers, the internationally renown UAB School of Nursing's legacy of nursing leadership is focused on the integration of research, education, and clinical practice. The UAB School of Nursing is ranked 13th - in the top 5% of nursing schools - nationwide by U.S. News and World Report, is 7th among publically funded colleges and universities and is the most affordable of all of the top-ranked schools of nursing.
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Accelerated Master's in Nursing Pathway (AMNP)
About Paul D. Coverdell Peace Corps Fellows
Students in the UAB School of Nursing Paul D. Coverdell Peace Corps Fellows program participate in the translation of global experience. This unique and intercollaborative program advances Peace Corps' third goal, "to help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans," by providing opportunities for returned Peace Corps Fellows to engage in meaningful experiences with underserved communities in the Greater Birmingham area.
A key component of the Fellows program involves partnering with community organizations to provide opportunities for students to address selected community or health problems through their clinical practicum experiences. Fellows will address two major health issues during these community experiences: reduction of health disparities, and addressing the nursing shortage.
Paul D. Coverdell Peace Corps Fellows Will:
- Learn in a dynamic environment that gives them access to health disparities that impact urban and rural populations
- Have a direct mentor in the program coordinator who is a returned Peace Corps Volunteer and a graduate of an accelerated nursing program
- Have opportunities to work closely with Greater Birmingham Returned Peace Corps Volunteers on community projects such as map murals, recruitment fairs and educational events
Andrea Kayne (Paraguay 2012; BSN 2015)
"I started nursing school at UAB before I had even been back from PC Paraguay a full year, and being able to identify myself as a PC Fellow was a comfort and a pleasure. I made great connections with faculty that have carried on beyond graduation and I treasured sharing my service with prospective applicants and future nurses. As a new resident in Alabama, the UAB School of Nursing Peace Corps Fellows program gave me guidance, helped me integrate, and opened the door for professional opportunities."
Sarah Jayne Merrick (China 2012; MSN 2015)
"There are many benefits of being a RPCV, one of them the Peace Corps Fellows program at the UAB School of Nursing. I initially chose the Accelerated Masters in Nursing Program for its affordability and quickness, but now I am glad I chose the program because I was exceedingly prepared for the nursing boards as well as to start working. The program placed me on a floor where I am currently working and wish to specialize in so I could not be in a better position to succeed in my education and career."
For more information:
Karmie Johnson, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP-BC
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Welcome to Art Tart Talks. A place for all things artful. A collection of short blog entries on what I am creating, how I am creating it and what is currently inspiring me as well as the occasional life post. I post challenges I am participating in, tutorials and ideas on how to use supplies creatively.
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
One Little Craft Tag Challenge #150, Double D Challenge and Time Out Challenge
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Swan u21 Footballers exited the Championship after conceeding 1-01 without reply in the final minutes of Saturday's u21 'B' Football Championship game in Davin Park.
Swan lost by 2 points in the end.
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May 24th 2011
Our final conversation (as per my new quit date and instructions (read here)
It was the point where I had to realize that
1. This was not good for me.
2. He had a fiancée yet was still carrying on this crazy inappropriate conversation
3. I needed to move on with my life
I was somewhat worried about the conversation that we were about to have.
I didn't know what I was going to say or how to bring it up...but I didn't have to because my lack of response that day led him to this...
Jacob: do u not want to talk anymore
4:25 PM me: I feel like I will only end up hurt in the end
And that is unfair
4:27 PM Jacob: then we dont have to talk
me: K
Jacob: that's what u say all the time
I'm saying that because of yr response
me: I don't think it is weird not to want get hurt
4:29 PM But if you think that too then may as well stop now
Jacob: then we can stop if that's what u think
This actually makes me mad...because AGAIN he doesn't man up and make a decision...it is left up to me to do this and break things off (as it has been in the past).
4:30 PM me: I don't want to get hurt again
And it seems like that is what u are saying
4:32 PM Jacob: i don't know what to say
me: K
4:33 PM Jacob: talk or not?
His indecisiveness is enough to make me want to rip my hair out!
4:35 PM me: What option hurts me less?
Jacob: not talking i guess
4:37 PM me: Ouch
Well at least you are being honest
5 minutes
4:42 PM Jacob: idk what u should do
4:43 PM me: K
4:45 PM Jacob: ?
4:47 PM me: Don't worry about me
4:48 PM Jacob: what do u mean
4:49 PM me: I think you have broken my heart enough times I would have figured it out by now but clearly I haven't
Here's were Captain obvious delivers the blow…
Jacob: I'm with someone
4:50 PM me: K
6 minutes
This made me so upset...like REALLY??? REALLY??? you are with someone and this is how you behave??? Then you throw it in my face?!?!?!
4:56 PM me: Maybe you should consider that before saying the things you say
4:57 PM Jacob: we are both at fault
This statement made me steaming mad…like really??? We are both at fault…the last I checked I wasn't in a relationship…but then I guess I was at fault knowing his situation…my excuse (though poor) is that I was in such a deep dark place and he was familiar and comfortable and saying all the right things
5 minutes
5:02 PM me: K
5:03 PM Jacob: right?
32 minutes
5:35 PM Jacob: ?
I thought he didn't deserve a response…I was mad…and thinking that I just need to move on. That was the last day I responded to him.
But not the last day I heard from him...


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Each year, Discover Durham hosts Durham's Annual Tribute Luncheon to honor individuals and groups who contribute to creating or preserving part of Durham's unique sense of place.
In 2014, Durham's Annual Tribute Luncheon celebrated Durham's unique sense of place.
Before Durham was known as a startup mecca - really before startup meccas were even a thing - a few visionaries created a startup of a different sort. These people saw a problem, conceived a solution, and brought it to life. In this case, it was an organization that would maximize return on investment in drawing visitors to Durham, all the while not costing Durham taxpayers a dime. They created a cultural and economic engine to put Durham in the national spotlight, to protect its assets, and to tell the Durham story.
In other words, they created the Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Twenty-five years later, Discover Durham helps draw millions of visitors every year who collectively spend hundreds of millions of dollars, resulting in tens of millions in tax revenues for local governments. They do this year in and year out - and the numbers keep growing. Join us to celebrate the last quarter century of successes and the people who made them possible.


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Television's most famous crime family is grieving together today, as the cast and crew of "The Sopranos" mourned the death of James Gandolfini on Wednesday. A dozen stars who knew and collaborated closely with Gandolfini on the long-running HBO show issued statements expressing their shock and heartbreak, joining a host of other celebrities remembering the actor.
An immediate outpouring of sympathy came from the closest members of Gandolfini's on-screen family, beginning with a statement from Edie Falco, who played Tony Soprano's wife, Carmela.
"I am shocked and devastated by Jim's passing," she said. "He was a man of tremendous depth and sensitivity, with a kindness and generosity beyond words. I consider myself very lucky to have spent 10 years as his close colleague. My heart goes out to his family. As those of us in his pretend one hold on to the memories of our intense and beautiful time together. The love between Tony and Carmela was one of the greatest I've ever known."
Aida Turturro, who played Soprano sister Janice, said, "I've not only lost a great friend, but a true brother, on screen and off. James was the most generous actor to work with, but more so, a man with a heart of gold. I love him and my heart goes out to his family."
Kristen Stewart Remembers James Gandolfini's 'Comforting' Presence On Set.
And Jamie Lynn Sigler, who played Tony's daughter Meadow, issued the following statement: "This news has left me heartbroken. I can only imagine the pain his family feels at this time, and my heart goes out to them, especially Deborah, Michael and Liliana. I spent 10 years of my life studying and admiring one of the most brilliant actors, yes, but more importantly one of the greatest men. Jim had the ability, unbeknownst to him, to make you feel like everything would be alright if he was around. I treasure my memories with him and feel so honored that I was an up close witness to his greatness."
Other cast members were no less heartfelt in their statements, remembering Gandolfini as a beloved friend and father figure in addition to a respected colleague. Steven Van Zandt, who was the onscreen consigliere to Gandolfini's godfather, issued this statement on behalf of himself and his wife: "I have lost a brother and a best friend. The world has lost one of the greatest actors of all time. Maureen and I send our deepest sympathy and love to Deborah, Michael, Lily, and all of Jimmy's family."
"Jimmy treated us all like family with a generosity, loyalty and compassion that is rare in this world," said Michael Imperioli, who played Soprano protégé Christopher Moltisanti. "Working with him was a pleasure and a privilege. I will be forever grateful having had a friend the likes of Jimmy."
Actor Steve Schirripa said, "Jimmy was a dear friend and like a brother to me. He was a great actor and a great father. I will miss him terribly. I am very sad."
Tony Sirico, who played Peter Paul "Paulie Walnuts" Gualtieri, said of Gandolfini, "He was one of my best friends in life. He helped me with my career and I'm going to miss him. He's part of my family."
Gandolfini was also remembered as an incredible mentor and loyal advocate by Joseph R. Gannascoli, who played Vito. In an interview with TMZ, he said, "James is one guy who never turned his back on me. He was the most humble and gifted actor and person I have ever worked with. He was a great man and I will forever be indebted to him."
And finally, fittingly, came a statement from the members of Journey, whose hit song became synonymous with "The Sopranos" as a focal point in the show's sad, strange, and much-debated ending. "It's truly an honor to have been able to share one of the greatest moments ever in TV history with James Gandolfini, " the band said. "He was an amazing actor — taken way too young — and he'll be missed. Our condolences go out to his family."


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The Sony Corporation's CBS Records Inc. will change its name to Sony Music Entertainment Inc., the record company said yesterday.
The change is required under the terms of the January 1988 agreement under which Sony paid CBS Inc. about $2 billion for the record company, CBS Records said. The new name will take effect on Jan. 1.
The company also said it had acquired the Columbia label name from Thorn EMI P.L.C. for use outside the United States. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Starting on Jan. 1, Sony
Music Entertainment will use the Columbia label worldwide, except in Japan and Spain. CBS Records has been using the Columbia name in the United States and the CBS name overseas.
The company said there would be no change in other label names.Continue reading the main story


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Take charge of your health '—and your baby''s. Here are the latest facts on how to avoid complications, eat in a brand-new way & do the perfect prenatal exercise.
There's never been a better time to have a baby. The vast majority of infants in the United States are born healthy, most mothers experience no serious problems during pregnancy, and many, if not most, deliveries are medically uneventful. Folic acid has been proven to help prevent several serious birth defects, and doctors have even learned to successfully treat certain disorders in babies while they're still in the womb. Unfortunately, not all the news is so good. For example, the percentage of babies born prematurely—at less than 37 weeks gestation—rose to 12 percent in 2002, the highest level in two decades and a 27 percent increase since 1982. Gestational diabetes is skyrocketing: In the past 10 years, this pregnancy complication has increased 35 percent. The news on Cesarean sections isn't great, either—26 percent of babies are delivered by C-section now, compared with only 5.5 percent in 1970. While a growing number of those procedures are elective, many are unscheduled, unplanned and unwanted. Overall, however, we know more than ever about how to have healthy babies, happy pregnancies and (relatively) easy deliveries. Following is a wrap-up of the latest news and advice on how to make this happen to you.
The Perfect Exercise
If you're looking for a workout to soothe your pregnant body and mind, try tai chi. A slow, graceful activity with a low risk of injury, tai chi reduces stress, sharpens coordination, builds leg strength and helps prevent back pain. It also creates a strong connection to your baby. This "taste of tai chi" was designed by Fit Pregnancy fitness editor Teri Hanson.
to start: Begin each move in Wu Chi Stance: With feet placed wider than hips, knees bent, arms resting at your sides, "sink" your weight into your legs. Then do each move slowly for 1 minute, rest for 30 seconds in Wu Chi, and go into the next move. As you progress, move in a "flow" sequence without resting. Finish with a final Dan Tien Connection.
Good news: Research is indicating that simple lifestyle factors such as exercise and diet can help prevent three growing pregnancy complications. The following are the best ways to do this, according to Siobhan Dolan, M.D., M.P.H., assistant medical director of the March of Dimes (MOD):
1) PREMATURE BIRTH Prematurity is the top cause of newborn death, and you can reduce your risk of early delivery by being in good health before you conceive. Have infections (including gum disease and sexually transmitted diseases) treated; get chronic health problems such as hypertension or diabetes under control; tell your doctor what medications you take; be in the best physical shape possible; try to achieve your ideal weight; stop smoking, drinking alcohol and/or using recreational drugs; and start taking folic acid supplements (400 micrograms daily). Uterine infections are commonly associated with preterm birth, and new research reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association has identified proteins in a pregnant woman's blood that can indicate the presence of such an infection and allow for early treatment with antibiotics. Some herbal remedies traditionally considered a natural way to relieve pregnancy discomforts are now under suspicion and should not be used without your obstetrician's approval. For example, large amounts of some herbal teas, including peppermint and red raspberry leaf, may cause uterine contractions, increasing the risk of miscarriage or preterm labor, according to the MOD, which also warns against using herbal tablets, capsules and extract.
2) gestational diabetes Developing diabetes during pregnancy can lead to a large, difficult-to-deliver baby, increasing the risk of delivery complications and a C-section. Such rising rates go hand in hand with Americans' increasing tendency to be overweight. Starting pregnancy at a healthy weight and gaining no more than the recommended 25 to 35 (see "How Much Weight Should You Gain?" on pg. 148) can help lower your risk for gestational diabetes. And a new study in the American Journal of Epidemiology found that women who exercised before and during pregnancy had a 70 percent lower risk of gestational diabetes.
3) cesarean section Choose a hospital and/or obstetrician with a low Cesarean-section rate (15 percent or less); consider a midwife-assisted delivery; wati until you are in active labor before going to the hospital; work with a trained doula; get good prenatal care and avoid excess weight gain during pregnancy. Also, keep hydrated and change positions often during labor so you can stay comfortable and energized in case labor is long.
For some women, hormone shifts, relationship problems, a negative body image, financial pressures and other reasons make pregnancy stressful. Be sure to watch out for the following:
depression If you're feeling blue, check in with your doctor. During pregnancy, depression is treated with talk therapy or, if that fails and the depression is serious, with medications such as Zoloft and Prozac, according to Petra M. Casey, M.D., an obstetrician at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. "These drugs should be used with caution, but depression has major risks also—even suicide—so we must balance that with the potential risks of antidepressants," Casey says.
stress Although some studies suggest that sky-high stress levels contribute to preterm delivery, low birth weight, and behavior and learning problems in toddlers, other research fails to show a link. "We don't have any clear answers on this issue," says Kimberly A. Yonkers, M.D., an associate professor in the psychiatry department at Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Conn. In any case, it's wise to reduce stress as much as possible during pregnancy, particularly if it causes you to lose sleep, eat poorly or reach for cigarettes or alcohol for relief. If something is causing you stress, make a change if you can, since stress can, at the very least, contribute to fatigue, headaches and backaches.
rules to eat by
Here are three up-to-the-minute rules for the healthiest possible diet for you and your growing baby.
1) Say no to low-carb "Forget low-carbohydrate diets when you're pregnant," says Marilyn Tanner, R.D., a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association. "Smart, or complex, carbs are the way to go." That's because they provide energy, vitamins, minerals and fiber. Limit refined, processed "white" foods (bread, crackers, pasta, etc.). Instead, choose whole-grain products, including brown rice, along with fruits, vegetables, beans and nonfat dairy products.
2) Know where your fish comes from Some farm-raised fish contain high levels of industrial pollutants known as PCBs. When possible, eat fish that has been caught in the wild, suggests Suzanne Havala Hobbs, Dr.PH, a registered dietitian who teaches in the School of Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. But even wild fish can be contaminated—for example, pregnant women are warned not to eat fish from Lake Michigan. Check local advisories for safety information about fish caught in your area.
3) Consider going organic Many nutritionists maintain that conventionally grown produce can be as safe as organic, but the decision is yours. "Go with your gut because you're the one in charge of that baby inside you," Tanner says. Or, go halfway and buy organic when selecting these 12 fruits and vegetables; according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), they contain the most pesticide residue: strawberries, cherries, peaches, potatoes, spinach, apples, celery, pears, bell peppers, imported grapes, nectarines and red raspberries. You can also reduce exposure to contaminants by eating more of the "cleanest" produce, according to the EWG: asparagus, avocados, bananas, broccoli, cauliflower, sweet corn, kiwi, mangos, onions, papaya, pineapples and peas. And no matter what kind you buy, be sure to wash all produce carefully before eating.
Napa Cabbage Salad
PREP/cook Time: 25 minutes
1 pound thin asparagus, ends removed
1 box (12.3 ounces) silken firm tofu
2 cups spinach leaves, sliced
4 cups Napa cabbage, sliced
1 cucumber, peeled and finely diced
4 scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
1 small radish, cut into fine matchsticks
1 T toasted sesame seeds
1 garlic clove
4 T light peanut oil
2 T rice vinegar
1 t brown sugar
1 T soy sauce
1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
1 T peanut or cashew butter or tahini
6 mint leaves, chopped fine
2 T cilantro, chopped
2 T basil, slivered
Bring a skillet of salted water to a boil, add asparagus and simmer until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and place on paper towel. Blot water from tofu, then cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
To make dressing, mash garlic in a mortar, add rest of ingredients and mix together. Arrange vegetables and tofu on a plate. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, add dressing, toss and serve.
Nutritional information per serving (3 cups): 282 calories, 61% fat (19 g), 20% carbohydrate (14 g), 19% protein (13 g), 6 g fiber, 4.5 mg iron, 201 mg calcium, 306 mcg folate. Gotta have meat? Replace the tofu with 12 ounces of chicken breast, cut into strips.
Chickpea and Tomato Stew
PREP/cook Time: 60 minutes
1 T extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, diced
3–4 medium potatoes, cut into large chunks
2 large cloves garlic, pressed
1–2 pinches red pepper flakes
1 1/2 t paprika
1–2 pinches thyme
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 32-ounce can peeled, diced tomatoes
2 T tomato paste
2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained, rinsed
15 ounces vegetable stock
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch chard (red or green), stems removed and leaves coarsely chopped
4 t extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Heat olive oil over high heat in a wide, nonstick sauté pan. Add onion, potatoes, garlic, pepper flakes, paprika, thyme and parsley. Sauté 2 minutes, lower heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, chickpeas and vegetable stock; season with salt and pepper, then cover and simmer until potatoes are tender (about 15 minutes). Cook chard in water until tender, 7–10 minutes. Salt lightly. Top stew with chard, drizzle 1 teaspoon olive oil over each serving and garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Gotta have meat? Add 12 to 16 ounces firm-fleshed fish (such as ahi, salmon or snapper); simmer with tomatoes and chickpeas for 10 minutes.
keep fit
In our grandmothers' day, exercising during pregnancy was considered dangerous for both mother and baby. By the time our mothers were becoming parents, obstetricians were a bit more tolerant of the practice, but few actively encouraged patients to exercise.
We've since learned that being active during pregnancy energizes you, builds stamina for labor and delivery, reduces your risk of gestational diabetes and improves your mood. And there's more: According to the American Council on Exercise, it can help prevent or relieve back pain, leg cramps, varicose veins, insomnia, constipation and swelling of your hands and feet. Add to that improved posture and circulation, and there's no excuse to spend your pregnancy on the couch.
Of course, one of the most important roles of exercise is in helping to keep weight in check. As overweight and obesity rates in America rise, the March of Dimes is calling on all women of childbearing age to maintain a healthy weight before, during and after pregnancy. "Obesity among women of childbearing age is at a crisis level," says Jennifer L. Howse, M.D., president of the MOD. "We are concerned because it means more women are overweight or obese when they become pregnant, and this can have serious consequences for both mother and baby."
Here's the latest official thinking on exercise during pregnancy:
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) now recommends that pregnant women get 30 minutes or more of moderate exercise on most, if not all, days of the week.
Before you start, check with your OB or midwife. Women with an "incompetent cervix," risk factors for premature labor, bleeding during the second or third trimester, placenta previa, preeclampsia or several other medical conditions should not work out while pregnant.
Start out slowly, and don't get overheated. However, with your doctor's OK, vigorous types of exercise such as running are fine, provided you don't exceed your prepreg-nancy activity level. In many cases, athletes can even continue their activities, says Raul Artal, M.D., chairman of obstetrics and gynecology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine in Missouri. But plain old walking is an excellent prenatal exercise; Walking Through Pregnancy and Beyond (The Lyons Press, 2004) by Mark and Lisa Fenton with Tracy Teare, is a comprehensive guide.
Tai Chi Tips
Stand with your knees slightly bent, your head in line with your hips, spine erect but not rigid, abdominals drawn in. Move slowly and gently, keeping your legs moving at all times. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth, keeping your face "soft" and your jaw relaxed. Keep your tongue on the roof of the mouth just behind your teeth; doing this will actually help you balance correctly. Try to still your mind, focusing on the connection between you and your baby. As your pregnancy progresses, you may choose to do tai chi on a large stability ball, in a chair or in chest-height water. — Teri Hanson
Tai Chi Flow for Pregnancy
This video program, designed by Carolyn Cooper, features calming qigong exercises and tai chi movements and is appropriate for all three trimesters. (Tai Chi Flow, 2003; 40 minutes; $20 plus shipping and handling). www.taichiflow.com 888-399-3569


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You could at least smile for us TRN Raising boys into RealMen!!
no not yet. Its just a matter of time. hes been very elusive. Confession of a tech saavy redneck....I have a security camera on the feeder and I can lay in bed and watch it at night. Then I can open the living room window and use the end table as a shooting bench to wack him. just a matter of time.
You need a claymore array under the feeder - click, click and you're BBQing!
So, Bobby...being the calculating trained warrior NCO that you are. Take the appropriate action, Execute!
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Wonder if this would be a good enough excuse for a PVS22? A magnified image would be nice. Or maybe I'll just duct tape the pvs14 to the front of my 3-9 on my titanium hunting rifle.
Thanks Bobby. If I get a pvs22/27 I'll have to install that on one or more of the precision rifles. JR that's the set up I have now except it's the ITT Pinnacle GenIII PartOne of problem is the mount I'm using. It's perfectly co witnessed with my Comp M4 set up on the SBR but the mount on the AR with the Comp M2 is a bit higher so it's hard to get a good picture through it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Minot familiar with that Bobby. Break it down for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Will have to look this weekend. I bought it used with the mount. Yes, it sits about 1/4 inch high


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