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The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Reported Nov. 27
6:02 p.m. — 14900 block of Skip Jack Loop. Burglary to a vehicle. Unknown person(s) stole a spare tire while it was attached to the underside of the vehicle. The tire and rims are valued at about $270.
Nov. 25
11:30 p.m. — 11900 block of Goldenaster Place. Burglary to a conveyance. Unknown suspect(s) entered the victim's vehicle by smashing the rear driver's side window with an unknown object. Once inside, the suspect(s) stole $200 in merchandise. All the merchandise was later located near the vehicle. The estimated cost to replace the window is $400.
Nov. 28
8:23 p.m. — 14400 block of Silver Trout Drive. Criminal mischief. The deputy responded in reference to a street sign that had been knocked off its post. The complainant stated he didn't know how the sign got knocked down, but he wanted a report made. The estimated cost of the damage is about $100.
Reported Nov. 28
2:50 p.m. — 12400 block of Thornhill Court. Telephone harassment. The victim received a threatening phone call from an unknown person. The phone number belongs to a business the victim has a lawsuit against. The unknown person threatened to come to the victim's home if he didn't drop the lawsuit.
Nov. 25
8:15 a.m. — 900 block of 137th Street East. Burglary to a conveyance. Unknown person(s) entered the victim's vehicle by smashing out the rear passenger side window. Once inside, the person(s) rifled through the console and stole a GPS, a half a carton of cigarettes and a checkbook.
Reported Nov. 25
10:15 a.m. — 500 block of 135th Street East. Grand theft. An unknown person stole the victim's diamond engagement ring from her residence. The victim stated she had allowed several people to be in her home while she was out of town.
Nov. 27
11 p.m. — 200 block of Mill Run East. Grand theft. The complainant stated he placed his ornaments on the front lawn. When he woke up the following day, the ornaments were missing. The complainant stated he didn't know who stole the property.
Nov. 27
9 a.m. — 7900 block of Whitebridge Glenn. Burglary to an unoccupied dwelling. Unknown person(s) entered the victim's residence by unknown means. Once inside, the person(s) stole several items from the victim's jewelry box. There we no signs of forced entry.
Nov. 25
4:30 p.m. —4100 block of 34th Avenue East. Burglary. Unknown person(s) entered the residence by prying open a rear sliding glass door. Once inside, the person(s) removed a nail gun and a television. The person(s) also entered an enclosed trailer in the back of the residence by cutting the padlock on the back doors. The person(s) removed several tools from the trailer.
Nov. 26
7 p.m. — 8788 S.R. 70 E. (Lakewood Ranch Chiropractic). Burglary. The complainant reportedly entered the office and discovered multiple televisions, computers and sports memorabilia missing. Unknown person(s) entered the business through an unlocked side office door and then fled in an unknown direction.
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Happy 4th of July, tax man
This year's celebration of the fourth of July 2012 in the United States represents 236 years of a strong world-dominant, independent nation, a nation built upon the US constitution and the Declaration of Independence, that "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
When rights are conveyed, there is a price to be paid.
For United States citizens, long-term residents (green card holders), and foreign nationals considered US residents for income tax purposes (we'll call them the Group of US persons) one piece of the price is represented by each individual's responsibility and bligation to file and report annually their worldwide income on their United States Income tax returns (above certain minimal filing thresholds).
The 2012 tax year has been a difficult and expensive one for the above group of US persons living outside of the United States.
US tax law changes, amendments, and directives have become increasingly complex and lengthily detailed. The responsibility for understanding all reporting and filing requirements in order to be fully compliant with US tax law has become almost beyond the comprehension of the average US person.
This is not conjecture or a casual columnist comment, but a reiteration of Nina E Olson's the United States National Taxpayer Advocate 2011 Report to Congress, where she stated that "the complexity of international tax law, combined with the procedural burden on international taxpayers, creates an environment where honest taxpayers who are trying their best to comply simply cannot. For some, this means paying more US tax than is legally required, while others may be subject to steep civil and criminal penalties. Some US taxpayers abroad find the tax requirements so confusing and the burden of complying with them so great that they give up their US citizenship."
The complexity is there, but then filing and reporting on United States tax returns should never be considered akin to following a recipe in a book. Every single reporting line represents thousands of underlying data explanations of Internal Revenue Code and supporting tax law.
The following is a general list of items that international US taxpayers find confusing, are prone to computation mistakes, or represent errors of interpretation or misinformation.
The biggest misassumption — failure to file a US individual income tax return because the individual working abroad has personal foreign earned income (compensation) below the Foreign Earned Exclusion limit (2011 — $92,900).
This absolutely wrong!
If you don't file, US Internal Revenue Service assumes that if the taxpayer does not want to take the exclusion, that the taxpayer prefers to be taxed at ordinary rates on their foreign earned income.
For those self-preparing and filing their own returns, here are some of the common problem areas are these:
1. Still filing tax returns using various paper tax forms with by-hand calculations. IRS ceased mailing tax publications for individual self-preparers in 2007, necessitating the individual taxpayer to reference each section of the US IRS website for guidance. Simply following the same method, and same routine each year seems safe, but can be a recipe for disaster.
Ninety-nine percent of self-prepared tax returns that I have seen since 1998 (returning to Bermuda after selling my US practice) are prepared incorrectly.
2. Using obsolete forms along with omitting new forms required. IRS changes tax form dates frequently as tax regulations are refined and revised. Filing with old forms can mean rejection of the return as incomplete or incorrect.
3. Reporting only US source income. US taxpayers are subject to tax on a citizenship based tax regime — that means worldwide income, not just the United States income.
4. Incorrectly reporting and applying the foreign earned income exclusion and the housing exclusion.
5. Using incorrect filing status and dependent classifications.
6. Filing extensions with the post office without getting detailed proof of mailing and a legible date stamp. If the return goes missing, what proof do you have that it was filed in compliance? Always use registered receipts (and advice of delivery receipts) listing your name, Tax year and Form number.
7. Missing items on the report of foreign banks and financial accounts. Note that this means more than just your bank accounts you hold solely, jointly, as guardian for, signatory on, etc. The list of reportable financial interests is extensive.
8. Failing to link the report of foreign banks to your individual tax return. Self-preparers are not the only ones to miss this area. International practitioners have seen tax software and US domestic tax practitioners miss this one, too.
9. Incorrect titling and handling of US investment activity.
10. Using the wrong name. Does the your tax return personal data match your US Social Security documentation?
More esoteric complex tax compliance and reporting items that are overlooked by US persons residing abroad that are not understood as reportable, miscalculated using IRS regulations for US domestic financial entities, etc include, but are not limited to, the following:
— Foreign mutual funds and investment portfolios are not treated the same as US investments, i.e. different tax liability and gain / loss structures.
— Interests in foreign corporations (minority or majority), foreign partnerships, foreign trusts, foreign estates, and related type entities encompass a host of complex filing and reporting for entity activity.
— Gifts from foreign nationals, including spouses, distributions from foreign estates, and foreign trusts, loans to / from foreign trusts, foreign companies, partnerships and related items.
Our tax world on a global basis is ramping up for significantly more detailed reporting and filing information. Driven by the United States, it is becoming more comprehensive and inclusive, as countries seek to identify their taxpayers and derive the appropriate tax revenue from all citizens or residents responsible. The United States has developed a joint intergovernmental agreement on FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) with several other countries including the UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy. Other countries (and Bermuda may be among them) may be considering the merits of participation in this initiative with US Internal Revenue Service.
Martha Harris Myron CPA PFS CFP (USA) TEP is Director of Tax Services, a cross border financial planning specialist at Patterson Partners Ltd and a professional member of the American Citizens Abroad Tax Advisory Council. http://www.aca.ch Patterson Partners Ltd. provides integrated cross-border tax, estate, investment advisory and related strategic planning services through entities in Bermuda and the United States. For additional information, please contact email@example.com or call 296 3528 http://www.patterson-partners.com
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Green coffee beans are usually shipped in 132lb bags, (60 Kilograms) and world-wide production statistics are compiled on the number of bags.
World production for 2012 includes 88,818 bags of Arabica and 62,440 of Robusta.
To give you perspective on worldwide coffee production and the rarity of some highly prized regional coffees like Hawaiian Kona and Jamaican Blue Mountain that make up a tiny fraction of all coffees, here are statistics for 2012 compiled by the US Department of Agriculture.
Brazil leads the world in total production again in 2012 with 40,200 bags of Arabica and 15,700 of Robusta for a total of 55,900 bags or 7,378,800 lb.
Vietnam is second for total production with 850 bags of Arabica and 24,150 of Robusta for a total of 25,000 bags or 3,300,000 lb.
The United States, mostly Hawaii, (100/0) and Mexico (4,500/200) make up North American production of 4,600 bags of Arabica and 200 bags of Robusta.
Central America produces 14,605 bags of Arabica and 10 bags of Robusta from: Costa Rica (1,600/0), El Salvador (1,475/0), Guatemala (3,840/10), Honduras (5,800/0), Nicaragua (1,800/0) and Panama (90/0).
South American countries including Bolivia (4/150), Brazil (40,200/15,700), Colombia (7,500/0), Ecuador (415/190), Paraguay (25/0), Peru (4,800/0) and Venezuela (880/0) combined to produce 53,970 bags of Arabica and 15,890 bags of Robusta.
Caribbean countries produce 920 bags of Arabica from: Cuba (125), Dominican Republic (475), Haiti (300) and Jamaica (20).
Middle East coffee comes from Yemen at 150 bags of Arabica.
Papua New Guinea, 1,100 bags of Arabica and 50 bags of Robusta, represents Oceania's total production.
South Asia contributes 1,650 bags of Arabica and 3,685 bags of Robusta from: India (1,640/3,660) and Sri Lanka (10/25).
Sub-Saharan Africa contributes 9,243 bags of Arabica and 7,580 bags of Robusta from: Angola (0/30), Burundi (225/0), Cameroon (100/700), Central African Republic (0/15), Kinshasa (200/165), Cote d'Ivoire (0/1,800), Ethiopia (6,500/0), Ghana (0/90), Guinea (0/425), Kenya (850/0), Liberia (0/5), Madagascar (25/500), Malawi (25/0), Nigeria (0/30), Rwanda (250/0), Sierra Leone (0/70), Tanzania (500/300), Togo (0/650), Uganda (650/2,800), Zambia 10/0) and Zimbabwe (8/0).
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Philip Coats Interesting to see that coffee comes from such a wide variety of places. Curious to know just how much the taste of each varies (with a similar roast temperature) due to soil composition and other localized variables.
Dean Dahlstedt Absolutely amazing that coffee is the 4th most popular drink in the world, yet it appears to be produced in such small quantities in many regions. This truly is a special drink. I now know why Hawaiian coffee so expensive. Only 100 bags a year! How many times have I roasted a Panama Esmeralda Gesha or a Kenya AA without realizing that those are the very best of only 90 and 850 bags per year respectively. These fact really make me realize how truly lucky we are to be able to enjoy the very best of this wonderful drink. Great article, thanks.
paul hees Great stuff, a lot of interesting information presented in a condensed but appealing format. As a big fan of both, it never occurred to me that Ethiopia produces 8 times as much as Kenya. Wondering if China is still growing- thought Yunnan was on course to rival Vietnam? Thanks!
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This fall, multi-platinum recording artist Ashlee Simpson-Wentz is making her Broadway stage debut as she reprises the role of Roxie Hart in the Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO for a ten-week limited engagement, Monday, November 30, 2009 through Sunday, February 7, 2010 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.). BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there to capture her starry after-party! Directed by Walter Bobbie and choreographed by Ann Reinking, CHICAGO features set design by John Lee Beatty, costume design by William Ivey Long, lighting design byKen Billington and sound design by Scott Lehrer. Photos by Walter McBride / Retna Ltd.


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When Miki opened Gardens CrossFit, we moved to her space along with her. Something clicked. I suddenly expected more from myself with her CrossFit programming and coaching and the results have been eye-opening. Who'd have thought I'd be lifting more than my body weight, doing handstand push-ups, and attempting whatever Miki throws our way. After being schooled in form and fish oil, I've seen changes in this old body that I wouldn't think were possible for a 52yr old Grandma. No more "age-related" hip, knee, or back issues, and I dropped another fifteen pounds tweaking the diet after reading Dr. Wayne's suggestions.
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So I joined CrossFit about halfway through January of this year. I have always loved intense exercise, as well as exercise that is practical to life. There is just something about ordinary weightlifting that seems counterintuitive. So, needless to say, climbing ropes, swinging from pull-up bars, and giving my best effort at muscle-ups gives me the same feeling that I think kids get when they see a new playground to scramble around on.
My wife and I serve God by caring for seven orphan boys at an organization called Place of Hope. Living life with these young men is always an adventure, but CrossFit helps me in two monumental ways: 1) It keeps me bigger, faster, and stronger than all of them combined. So winning wrestling matches on our living room floor is no problem. Boys always need to know that their dad is still a warrior at heart. & 2) Instead of stressing out at home, I get to let my stress out by pushing it hard on the WOD's. If you are anything like me, doing an intense WOD seems to make me more peaceful in general. That could be because of endorphins, or it could be because after a good WOD I probably couldn't take an old woman in a fight. The trainers at GCF know how to push you to the limit.
One thing that I want to make sure everyone knows is this: Gardens CrossFit is by far the best gym I have ever been a part of. The consistently good attitudes and sincere help from the Miki, Wayne, & Lee are a huge benefit. It is hard to find people who are as kind and committed at these. So, thank you guys. But I also have to say that somehow GCF has an awesome bunch of athletes. There is such a wide variety of people, some who are just plain absurd in strength and stamina, and others who are just breaking into the world of hard exercise. But no matter where the athletes at GCF fall on that spectrum, they have one thing in common: respect and kindness. I have yet to meet someone at GCF who was rude or disrespectful to me or others. Environment is key, and GCF has it.
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Ok got it! So. Me and working out? Yeah, we were not friends for a long time. I have this life goal of working as a Firefighter/Medic, and life seemed not to be going my way for a while. I'll admit it I was ready to give up on this goal and figure out something easy. Something where I wasn't going to need to be physically fit for the job.
I couldn't seem to have progress in anything I tried. So someone talked me into trying one of these boot camps. Yes, I had fun in the beginning, and then I felt like I was going just because I was paying for it every month. I needed something in my life that helped me not only physically, but mentally as well. My dad was also battling Lymphoma at this time, so I needed something to help me clear my mind, people to motivate me, and people that made me feel like I belonged there.
On October 31st, 2011 my dad passed away. This is when I knew line dancing and boot camp just wasn't going to cut it. I just didn't know a way out. My friends Kehly and Jason had told me about GCF, but I really didn't think I was cut out for the big leagues. I've always loved CrossFit, but at the time I didn't think being surrounded by people faster, leaner, and stronger than me was going to help my emotional state of mind at all.(I was wrong)
Finally I had the guts to try it out!(Thanks to Groupon and Christmas $) I don't think my nerves have ever been that bad in my life. I walked into loud music and the Original BAMF, Miki yelling (I mean cheering) at everyone! I really had no clue what I was getting myself into. The only thought going through my head was "There is no way!" Then it was my turn. 3...2...1..Go! Miki was right there with me cheering me on and helping me get through the whole thing! I will never forget, it was a WOD with pull-ups, I couldn't do a single one, and Danny E. was doing them with a plate around his waist! At the end of it he told me "good job!" (What?! I was confused) As soon as I left I knew it was time to make the big switch to GCF.
I joined the GCF family in January, and since then my life has completely transformed. The coaches, the athletes, and the entire environment is the most amazing thing I have ever been a part of in my life. I have lost over 20lbs, and about 8 inches around my waist. When I started my 100m run was a joke, pushups sucked, and everything hurt! Now I'm running more than I ever thought possible, impressing myself with my strength every day, and can honestly say that I am finally back to myself. I am happy, and feel great! And sorry to all the men, I know you don't want to hear it, but the girls... Yea... We are catching up! I can't believe since the first time I did a back squat it has gone up by 120lbs! I back squatted 265lbs this week! What?! What?!
I have met so many amazing people in such a short amount of time! (if your reading this your probably one of them) It still amazes me how every WOD we all cheer each other on and help each other through our strengths and weaknesses. I know I can't be the only one that hears it. Every day I wear my dad's finger print around my neck to help me through the rough times in life and to help me through these tough WOD's, but I have to say, without the help from everyone at GCF it wouldn't be possible. I can't thank everyone enough. Especially Miki, Wayne & Lee!
"Pain is weakness leaving the body."
Which to me means at GCF we just choose to show our weakness, because I know I'm always in pain.
I just complain about it on Facebook later!
"WHAT?? For real?!? Uh, YES! Of course! Holy crap!!" That was my reaction when I was asked to be June's BAMF. To say that I'm honored is an understatement! If you know me, you know how much I love CrossFit and GCF (it's pretty much all I talk about).
First of all, I need to give a shout out to my bestie Cristin for getting my ass inside the GCF doors. Without her constant commentary on the workouts she was doing and her persuasive abilities, I'm not sure I would have found my way. Thanks Cris! I owe you a beer or 3.
I've been CrossFitting for 6 months now and it's pretty much been a life changer. What the heck was I doing before this?! Having grown up playing sports pretty much year round, I was used to practicing daily and really enjoyed the routine of it. When that stopped after high school I felt a little lost. CrossFit has finally given me that structure back and it's one of the reasons I've fallen in love with it. I look forward to waking up every morning and walking into the gym (7am shout out!). The competitive part of me is able to thrive and I'm pushing myself physically & mentally more than I ever have before. I've always been an active person, but GCF has taken things to a whole new level.
I guess I've noticed a lot of progress in myself over the past couple of months, especially after I started going to the Sat morning O-lifting classes, which I highly recommend! If you ever told me that I would love Olympic lifting as much as I do, I wouldn't have believed you. I had never even touched a barbell before my foundations course. I feel like it's really stepped up my game during the WODs. Seeing that "RX" next to my name a little more frequently is pretty exciting. Snatches and hang cleans are my favorite movements!
The community is another amazing aspect of GCF. When I first started, the 7am class was full of pretty much just guys (not that there was anything wrong with that). I'll never forget that once, during a WOD, they all finished way before me, but instead of leaving they came over to me and cheered me on until I finished. I had never experienced support like that before. Six months later and nothing has changed. GCF is the host to some pretty amazing people! I feel so lucky to be a part of it on a daily basis. After having dealt with some pretty crappy people in my life, it's so refreshing to come across genuinely nice people who only want me to succeed and help me to do so.
Now let's talk about the real reason I show up at GCF every morning… knee highs and lululemon! I kid, although those two things do make me pretty happy too. :)
Let's be honest, none of this would be taking place without Miki, Lee and Wayne. THANK YOU so much for everything you guys do. Thank you for pushing me and for bringing out the best in me. I'm accomplishing things that I never thought I could. You serve as inspiration for us all.
Miki, you are such a BAMF coach. I can say without a doubt that you are one of the best coaches I've ever had. Also, I can't deny that I enjoy Lee's Friday Smack Downs as well! Wayne, I don't get to see you in the gym on a regular basis, but I'm glad you have as many pets as I do! Seriously though, because of you I've incorporated fish oil, magnesium and vitamin D into my daily routine.
Moving forward I just want to keep progressing and working hard. Increase my strength, endurance, and work on my O-lifting form. I've come to learn that the soreness, bruises and box jump scars are more than worth it! I'm so proud to be Miss June GCF!
Athlete?! Me?! Huh?!
I never thought that people would refer to me as an "athlete" let alone athlete of the month for such an amazing box! When I joined GCF in the beginning of May I didn't quite realize what I had gotten myself into. My original goal was to show up at least twice a week, before I knew it I was there four to five days a week and sometimes twice a day. I had been a member of other boxes before but something was different now that I had joined GCF. What the heck happened to me? Oh, I know! GCF ROCKS!!! Not only do I love to exercise dirty there but the people are another reason I keep coming back for more. Where else can you go that complete strangers are cheering you on while you scale a rope or throw heavy stuff around? Well, they aren't really complete strangers anymore. GCF is like a family, instead of getting together on holidays we see each other almost every day. Before getting back into CrossFit I weighed 185 pounds and led a pretty sedentary lifestyle. I ate what was easy (AKA: crap) and the only exercise I did was, well, not much. I discovered the Paleo/Primal/Whole30 however you want to label it and my life was changed. After eating crap my entire life I had to retrain myself on everything. I'm glad I did. Not only do I feel better than I ever have but I now weigh 150 pounds and went from a size 14 to a size 6! GCF is so inspirational; every time I walk through the doors I'm amazed at what people are doing and what I am pushing myself to do. I have to thank Edel for getting me to join GCF, none of this would be possible without my leprechaun! One for good luck!
I've pushed myself way over my comfort level in so many ways in these few short months. I competed in my first competition on August 11th and 12th, and to quote the great Dr. Broth "Natalie is flippin' tires, climbing ropes, pushing sleds, pulling sleds, running fast, running slow, jumping over ropes, jumping on things, bringing her toes to bars, bringing her knees to her elbows, snatching, cleaning, jerking, and lifting shid. And she is doing them efficiently with determination. She also occasionally tends to sweat, eats quality food and takes vitamin D, magnesium, and fish oil." If you had told me that I would be doing any of that a few months ago I probably would have started laughing! Now I can't imagine my life without GCF!
I can't even begin to count the ways that Miki has taught me to be better, stronger, faster and more thoughtful. If you look up COACH in the dictionary, you should find her picture! Every class is well put together and thought out to the tiniest detail. Even when you think you can't do something, Miki gives you the confidence to attempt anything and the knowledge to achieve anything. Have you ever seen her WOD? She is like a machine! INSPIRATIONAL!!! Thanks to Wayne for always helping me with my crazy questions about supplements and my diet. You are always encouraging and you lead by example, which is hard to come by. Wayne said that he "loves how much I love CrossFit". It's true I do love CrossFit! I love everything about it, how much it hurts, how good it feels, how impossible it seems at times, how it brings us all together to get better at life. I've said it before and I'll say it again, GCF is like a good bra: supportive, comfortable and it looks damn good!
Well, this is a total surprise! When I was asked if I would accept the offer to be September's BAMF, it totally caught me off guard. I want to start by thanking the Gardens CrossFit crew for pushing me every day.
I joined Gardens CrossFit the first week of May 2012 as it came highly recommended by my friend, and true bad ass, Scott Wisuri. Before I joined, I was doing the regular grind, going to the "globo gyms" and just lifting stuff over my head, or from my back with occasional sprints on the treadmill... you know, for cardio... I got real tired of the same old grind, non-personable people and lack of progression, so I made the leap and took Scott's advice. BEST decision I have made in a LONG time, joining Gardens CrossFit. I recall my first class being similar to hell, it involved reasonably heavy front squats and then a 1 mile run, what... the... hell? How do I run after doing squats?! After coming close to death, I was hooked. I was going 5 and sometimes 6 days a week (shout to my 7am crew! But all the classes are great!), it was and still is a true addiction. There's been many of times where I would be struggling with a workout, and to have a whole class have my back, and push me to finish, was definitely an experience to have. Every person at GCF that I have come into contact with has been super friendly and supportive. I can't think of anywhere else that that has this type of atmosphere, not even my family is this nice! (Just kidding, my family is awesome.)
The other part that I love about Gardens CrossFit is the Olympic lifting, it might actually be my favorite part! The complex lifts that activate just about every muscle in your body really fascinate me, and they've made me better during the CrossFit WOD's as well.
I can't say enough about the GCF staff, such knowledgeable people and all around just awesome. Miki is one of the best coaches I have ever had. Some people get frustrated and upset when someone critiques their form, even when it's horrible! But I welcome it, and she certainly corrects my form often! Miki is always watching over everyone to make we are safe from injury and complete workout's as efficient as possible. The attention to detail she gives, a long with her WOD programming are second to none. Thanks to her, all of my lifts have been going up and up, especially my OLY lifts. The one I am most proud of would be my power clean, where I started at 165 lbs in May, and now am up to 230 lbs as of the end of September. Not only have my lifts improved, but the most important thing, my health has improved. My blood pressure is down 24/20 (now at 110/58) and my resting heart rate is down to around 52 bpm from 68! Thank you so much Miki!
Lee's Friday Smack Down's are always something I look forward to, who would have thought I would look forward to such torture! My mornings are also not complete until Lee walks in for his morning visit and shout's "DEREK, PICK UP THE WEIGHT!!!", it certainly does help. Thank you Lee!
Wayne, the nutritional guru, is always quick to help anyone that has questions about diet or supplements. He helped me choose the right foods to bring to my first competition in the end of September, I feel this helped me sustain a high level of energy and kept me in the game. Thank you Wayne!
My limited time with Myra and Paul has also been very positive. They are great additions to the staff and I look forward to getting more instruction from them as well.
Again, thank you to the GCF staff and members for all being awesome people and making GCF such an enjoyable place to be, every day.
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Really? Was my first thought, then AWESOME!!!!!!!!!
I will try and make this as painless as possible... I have always worked out, but now I WORKOOOUT!! Before I had a meow, now I have a RaaWwrrr.
Ok ok seriously, I really dislike looking back and getting into the underlying, negative aspect of how and why I really LOVE CrossFit. I have worked so hard to get to the more positive state that I am in now as a person. I believe negativity breeds like bacteria so with that said; I'm going to be short on that part.
I, at the young age of 28, can confidently say I've been through some not so positive things that most 28 year olds shouldn't have to experience, which held me down for more time than I should have allowed. However, everyone has a past. It's how you live your future from it. With that I give much gratitude of my new healthy lifestyle to CrossFit. It has not only made me physically strong but MENTALLY!! My mind is a force to be reckoned with so THANK YOU!
I have noticed since starting CrossFit, I have had only positive things enter into my life and maybe it's just a coincidence but I truly beg to differ. To most I have entered a cult, or an obsession, but I can think of far worse things to be addicted to. As corny as it may seem, I thank a lot of my "Better Life" to CrossFit. It gave me strength, and not just for working out!
I want to give the highest of gratitude to Miki, Lee and Wayne as well as my CrossFit family for always being so positive and motivating! You three are amazing role models in the CrossFit community and I can't thank you enough for making GCF the place it is. I am always pushing my potential as an individual a little further!
All of my life I was involved with sports. When I was growing up I played every sport that a kid could play! I started to realize that the sport that I excelled the most in was hockey. The hours, work and sacrifices playing at a high level of hockey paid off well during my time on one of the best junior hockey teams in the US. And I was lucky enough to play hockey for Ohio. After an injury with my knee I could no longer be competitive at the level I was used to, and had to give up my dream to maybe one day have a chance to play in the NHL.
After hockey I was in the gym and a typical "globo gymer". I later found CrossFit. It started out as new way to work out and stay in shape. I became addicted to CrossFit and with my competitive nature always tried to be the best. I found out that you could compete in this sport and there was something called the CrossFit Games! Once I found this out I told myself, "that's what I want to do, I want to compete with the best and make it to the Games".
I decided to take my training in CrossFit seriously as I once did with hockey. So I found coach Miki Carey and started to train at Gardens CrossFit. We sat down together one morning and I told her that I wanted to be in the Games and I'll do whatever it takes to get there. First thing she said was, "you can make it there", and from that point on I knew she really believed in me, and would put in the same time and effort I would. The rest is history and time will only tell if the hard work and dedication will pay off! Looking that way so far! Thanks Gardens CrossFit for helping me find a new dream!
Sometimes we fall, struggle--for whatever reason. It's meant not to destroy but rather to build up, provide perspective, to make one stronger.
The before picture of me took a year to get to--242 lbs, 42 waste, weak, slightly high cholesterol. A sprained ankle followed by high determination in grad school (48 hour days and lots of coffee) as well as a bad diet and no exercise culminating in a break-up with a long-term girlfriend is in that one picture--taken
January 2012--the only picture I think I took in the first half of 2012. For whatever reason--I lost control. I'm sure this is a similar story often found throughout multiple boxes.
I wanted to get my energy back and my life back on track as soon as possible. I had a roommate a few years ago that was an avid crossfitter and paleo dieter--so I knew what I needed to do and what to expect. I tried workouts at Gardens Crossfit and HEW PBG--ultimately choosing GCF after Lee and Miki kicked my ass but showed me proper technique. I remember my first week at GCF with 7 min. AMRAP burpees and a bridge run being the first workout.
I couldn't even bend over to tie my shoes that first couple of weeks, because my back was too sore--I was just paying my dues. It was intimidating as well to see these in-shape chicks dominating the pull-up bar and cleaning a lot of weight. I knew that if I worked out with these athletes, I'd reach my goals soon enough.
It has been 10 months, and I finally reached my initial goals. I lost 45 pounds weighing in at 197 pounds, I'm down to a 33 waste, and I got that ever frustrating muscle up. There are plenty of athletes that I'm sure deserve a BAMF as well--pretty inspirational stuff to think of some currents off the top of my head like a post brain-op getting right back into crossfitting or a pregnant woman continuing to be a beast or Masters level competitors performing like top RX athletes just to name a few. I'm truly thankful for all of the hard work that the trainers and the athletes have put into GCF. Thank you for selecting me for the BAMF for January.
And I also would like to thank Mascitelli for pushing me during these WODs. He keeps screaming at me to "pick it the %*@# up!" He's so angry, I love it!
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Me?! I am totally honored to have the opportunity to share my experience with CrossFit. I was never athletic growing up, I didn't really have any hobbies either. I always loved gymnastics, but I never had the motivation to take any classes. I was always an active kid but never played any sports, unless you consider cheerleading a sport. Growing up in the Bahamas didn't really help with the chance to play any sports.
So I started out just like most people, working out at the plain old gym, Golds Gym to be exact. Yea, LAME!! Until one day, someone invited me to try this new place out that their friend opened. They said I looked like I like challenges. Well they saw something in me that I had no clue existed… I went to CrossFit Palm Beach… which turned into Hard Exercise Works… Yes HEW... another lame… But hey, it lead me to Miki, and at the time it was all I knew to be "CrossFit." I became addicted and inspired by Miki and her amazing coaching. I would have it no other way than to join her at Gardens CrossFit. Then, I really fell in love! I watched myself grow, get stronger, and meet goals I never thought possible.
Here I am today… 9 months pregnant still CrossFitting. And OH, the controversy and comments I have heard. People think that because you are pregnant you're "disabled". Well I beg to differ. People use pregnancy as a crutch to be lazy, eat whatever they want, and become unhealthy and fat. There is a misconception by most that you cannot do things while being pregnant. I have been blessed with a pretty "perfect" pregnancy, gaining minimal weight, and I'm still full of energy! I have a very supportive OB who never once told me to stop working out and even encouraged me to continue. She even told me it was only going to make my delivery much easier. Also, with the expertise of Miki, I was able to work out to my fullest capability without injuring myself or harming my baby. She supported me and gave me ways to modify my routine for safety.
So with just a few days left, I'm ready for my delivery. I sure hope my strong abs (thanks to Miki and Gardens CrossFit) help make it an easy one! I am forever grateful to this awesome establishment and my 6 AM family.


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With several restaurants and eateries opening in downtown Andover, the town has had its share of new business this year.
But not all the changes in the Andover retail landscape this year were additions; many businesses and restaurants closed their doors for good or for new locations.
Over the last year, Andover said goodbye to longtime businesses Moor and Mountain and the Andover Gift Shop, as well beloved take-out spot My Brothers Pizza Place.
And as our Visions for Vacancies feature shows, there are still plenty of empty storefronts in the town.
TELL US: What Andover business(es) were you sad to see close in 2012? Share with us in the comments section below.
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Andover Gift Shop for sure, it was a one of a kind shop and loved finding the special gift for special people in there. Brothers Pizza too - they were there for a long time and were different than your usual.
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DeMoulas and Market Basket in Shawsheen Plaza, they were great stores. :>(


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New Delhi, Sept. 7: The US aviation regulator has ruled out holding an immediate safety evaluation of its Indian counterpart, the DGCA, but has expressed concern over reports about air safety in the country.
According to an official statement of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), its concern was based on media reports in India on the current civil aviation scenario.
The FAA's Flight Standard Office had last month written to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and indicated that if it was established that the regulator's oversight had been compromised, necessary consultation process would start towards conducting a global safety assessment of the Indian regulator.
In a report in July, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation said: "It is disappointing to note that the focus on safety, which emerged in the aftermath of the Mangalore accident in May 2010, has evaporated... Incident and operational data analysis is poor and an independent accident investigation bureau or a safety board are yet to be established."
The international safety assessment is carried out to examine the capabilities of an aviation regulator. If the DGCA is found lacking, its status can be downgraded and measures such as halting all flights by Indian carriers can be taken
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Wednesday Presser Transcript 11-21-12: Brady Hoke
- Desmond Morgan should be back.
Opening remarks:
"Happy Thanksgiving, number one. I know some of you have turkeys in your ovens so I'll be brief today. I thought we had a good practice yesterday. I thought our intensity was what it should be when you play Ohio. The way our guys went to work was very industrious. It was a physical day like Tuesdays and Wednesdays are, and I thought our guys did a nice job."
Will Desmond Morgan play Saturday?
Is there a different buzz about this week as you'd expect?
"Yeah. Always is. I think is the 109th time we've faced each other. I think that rivalry and just the excitement that follows with it and the passion that people have, I think it spills over."
The players have talked about driving into the stadium and seeing the fans make … gestures. What's that like?
"I think when you go to any of those great institutions that have great passion and passionate fans -- I can remember being at Oregon State and going into the Civil War and going down to Eugene. That rivalry, obviously when we go to East Lansing, I think you get the same thing. When you go to Notre Dame. But I think they're just passionate about their team. They don't like you, and that's okay. They're not supposed to."
Will you do a walk-through on the field?
"Yeah, we're going to Friday. We go back and forth a little bit. Most of the time we practice here and go late, but we're going to do some things in the stadium."
Do you talk about Nebraska-Iowa on Friday?
"No, not really. I think I mentioned it once. We can control only one thing. That's the important thing, and that's going to play our hearts out for our seniors and our hearts out for Michigan on Saturday afternoon at 12:01."
MGoQuestion: What do you make of Ohio State's success on special teams this season?
"I think they've got good athletes, and that's where it starts. It always starts there, and I think they've done a nice job putting them in the right places to execute and to be successful."
MGoMootFollowup: Are there ways to counteract their effectiveness?
"Play harder. Play better. Play with better technique."
How has Denard's week of practice been?
"Good. It's been great."
Doing everything?
Who are you starting at quarterback?
"It's day to day."
Russell Bellomy?
"He's doing great."
Is he available to play?
"Oh yeah."
Is Jack still the backup?
"Jack's on the travel team with us, yeah."
Does it change your preparation having a holiday?
"Not really, you know. We'll change because we'll practice tomorrow morning, and then at one we'll have over 500 family members and team having Thanksgiving together. It's pretty neat."
What was that like last year?
"Awesome. It's neat. It's neat to see all the families."
How's Thomas Rawls?
"Great. He's done a nice job."
Does he seem ready to shoulder this responsibility? Would Vincent Smith also be in the mix to get some more carries?
"Yeah. Those two. And I don't know if Thomas has a choice."
How has he handled that pressure?
"Seems fine. Pretty confident. Most guys who have ability at this level, they're pretty confident in their abilities."
Anything you can take from Ohio State's film from last year?
"Not really. Not from a defensive standpoint besides from the elusiveness that their quarterback has. I think Carlos Hyde, and I don't even know if he -- played a couple plays, maybe. I don't think he played much. I know the other guy who's a back, can't remember his name right now --"
Boom Herron?
"Boom. Herron was back. But you try and look at the guys that are all a year older, the ones who have played. The offense is obviously a different scheme, but last year's film really is irrelevant."
MGoQuestion: James Ross had a good game last Saturday, but a couple times when he tried tackling a bigger back like Mark Weisman he got carried downfield. Is that a concern against someone like Carlos Hyde?
"No. You always tackle really well when you have more than one guy tackling."
Will Desmond start at that spot?
"We'll see. Right now they're competing."
How many friends and families will you have Saturday?
"I don't know. Over 500."
How often do you get to spend with players' families?
"Not often during the season. Once in a while on a Sunday, once in a while early Friday morning, but not very often."
Are you going to have over 500 family and friends at the game?
"Who me? Personally? Oh."
Yeah. I was going to say. You're more popular than I thought.
"No. No idea. I'm not in the ticket business. Mrs. Hoke handles all those things. She'll tell me sometime Thursday night over pizza who's coming."
You expect to have some people?
"Yeah. We'll be represented."
It has taken a little time to recognize it, but Brady gives the same answer to most questions as Bo did. He just uses more words to say 'no comment'.
Two tight ends and a balanced line
will eat Pizza on Thanksgiving. Beat Ohio.
"It was open," Toussaint said. "I can't compare this hole to any other holes because I can't remember that but it was a huge hole."
That being said I hope he, the players and their families, and all of you have fun and great meal tomorrow!
Go Blue and go Lions!
I'd love to just see Hoke go to town on that turkey. Probably pounds it down like he pounded those beers back at Ball State.
It's been a lot. Its been a roller coaster that for some reason seemed like it would never get good. But you know what? We kept fighting. It's like that old saying goes, "Those Who Stay Will Be Champions." -David Molk
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He is the first American-based DJ to play on London pirate radio, Rinse FM, the first American-based DJ to play the legendary DMZ bi-monthly bash and the first American-based DJ to play FWD>> @ Plastic People. JoeNice is one of the most sort after artists, not just from the US but the world over, having played every major city around the globe including almost all cities within the United States, multiple cities within Australia & Canada, France, Belgium, Portugal, London and many other cities around Europe, JoeNice is a crowd favourite who keeps them coming back time after time. A member of GourmetBeats, resident & co-founder of the most successful dubstep party in North America, DubWar (New York City) and selected as one of URB's NEXT 100, JoeNice is continually taking dubstep to the next level and beyond.
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Malala Day at the United Nations? What's that?
July 12, 2013 is Malala Yousafza's 16th birthday. As you may know, on October 9, 2012, Malala was shot by the Taliban while she was travelling to school in Pakistan. She was targeted because of her committed campaigning for the right of all girls to get an education. She was flown to the UK to recover from the shooting and is now back at school and continues to campaign for every child's right to education. She is marking her birthday by making her first high level public appearance and statement around the importance of education.
July 12, 2013 will also be the UN Youth Take Over Day. The Chair of the UN General Assembly, Ban Ki Moon, has formally secured the General Assembly for its first ever Youth Take Over. We hope that it will be an opportunity for youth (like you) to call on UN members states to deliver on Millennium Development Goal #2, universal primary education, at the post-2015 summit in September. Young leaders from around the world will convene at the Take Over Day in support of reaching the goal of all children, especially girls, in school and learning by 2015.
The main event will be a youth assembly held in the morning of July 12 in the Trusteeship Council Chamber of the United Nations. Malala will address hundreds of young leaders who support education for every child. The assembly will be an opportunity for youth to present their call for action on global education to the United Nations. The intended outcome will be an official UN Outcomes Document that will be circulated to member states. The Youth Advocacy Group of the Global Education First Initiative is soliciting global youth feedback on what should be included in the outcomes document—and we'll provide ways for you to give your feedback!
After much deliberation at Plan's International Headquarters, we have decided to create a Plan youth delegation. The intended Plan delegation will be: seven members of the Global Youth Steering Committee (from Uganda, Sierra Leone, Indonesia, El Salvador, UK, US and Sweden); one member from the Education First Youth Advocacy Group (also a UK Youth Advisory Panel member); one member from Plan Norway's Youth Advisory (as they are attending Plan International USA's at the same time); and two members of Plan International USA's YUGA network – a total of 11 young people.
Want to be one of those two YUGA members who get to go to the United Nations?
Here are some of the requirements:
- You have to be a U.S.-based youth, ages 14 – 18.
- You have to be available on July 11-12, 2013—and able to travel with Plan staff to New York City.
- You have to have some experience with Plan and YUGA—running a campaign, participating in a chapter, attending the Summit, etc. etc.
- You have to fill out an online application and be selected by the YUGA Steering Committee.
- If you are attending the 2013 YUGA Leadership Summit, you will be asked to give a short presentation on Plan and YUGA's participation in the event.
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You must apply by Friday, May 31st to be considered for this opportunity. We will notify you of your status by Friday, June 7th. Good luck!
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The company has been providing a variety of IT services to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation since at least 2004, when it won a 5 year, $341 million contract. But it lost the recompete for the ISC2 contract to Computer Sciences Corp.
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