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Joey DeNato had for years found spearfishing an intriguing sport, and on a lazy summer afternoon last year, he finally took the plunge.
He admits he's just starting to get the feel for his new hobby, noting that hitting moving targets with a pronged stick while swimming underwater is no easy task.
But if DeNato's success meeting challenges in baseball is any indication, then the local marine population has cause for concern.
At barely 5-foot-10 and weighing just 170 pounds, DeNato is an undersized overachiever who's never met an obstacle he couldn't overcome since making the varsity team at Torrey Pines as a freshman.
DeNato, a left-handed pitcher/outfielder, is having another stellar year. He's 3-1 with a 1.15 ERA and is batting .386 (17-for-44) with five homers and 12 RBI.
DeNato is a two-time league pitcher of the year (Torrey Pines was in the Palomar League his sophomore year and the Avocado League last year) and owns a 21-4 career mark. With five more victories, he'll be among the top 10 winningest pitchers in San Diego County history.
But despite consistently putting up eye-popping numbers against elite competition at Torrey Pines, he's barely drawn a nibble from major league scouts, something he and his coaches attribute to his lack of height.
DeNato, who's already signed with Indiana University, is eager to prove anyone who believes he doesn't fit a baseball prototype that they're underestimating him at their own peril.
"I've pretty much always been the smallest guy," DeNato said. "A lot of people have probably overlooked me because of my height and because I didn't throw hard, so I kind of use that to my advantage to try and make myself as good as I can be.
"Sometimes I think you perform better when you kind of play with a chip on your shoulder."
DeNato said he's had to work with what he has, relying on varying his speeds and location. He commands four primary pitches — a fastball, curveball, slider and changeup. He developed a cut-fastball last season and said he's experimenting with a not-ready-for-primetime knuckleball. His fastball tops out at 89 mph but is sneaky-fast, thanks to a compact-yet-deceptive pitching motion that Torrey Pines coach Matt Chess said makes it tough for hitters to spot his release point.
He also boasts one of the most devastating pick-off moves you'll ever see at the high school level, Chess said, noting that DeNato has picked off at least 30 base runners over his career and hasn't allowed more than five stolen bases in that time.
"Most teams know about it," Chess said. "They don't even bother trying to get off the base very much."
DeNato established himself as a clutch pitcher as a freshman, initially making the team when an injury opened up a spot on the pitching staff. He was just 5-foot-6 and weighed 125 pounds at the time, and figured making the freshman team would in itself be a formidable challenge.
"The varsity players looked so much bigger, so much stronger and a lot more mature by the way they played the game," he said. "I couldn't imagine myself on the same field as them."


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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In the end, President Barack Obama won re-election on the issue that was supposed to send him packing: the sluggish U.S. economy.
The United States is still digging out from the deepest recession in 80 years, and employers are barely adding enough jobs to keep pace with population growth. Trillions of dollars of household wealth have vanished in the housing bubble, while the gap between rich and poor widens.
But historically, voters have given a second term to incumbent presidents who preside over even modest economic growth during an election year.
That pattern appears to have held for Obama. If the economy is not exactly roaring ahead, it improved steadily over the course of the year.
"It was never going to be a landslide," said John Sides, a political science professor at George Washington University. "But it was always his race to lose."
The Democratic president took major steps to boost the economy, but they did not seem to help him much in the eyes of voters. Polls show deep divisions on the merits of his 2009 stimulus, his Dodd-Frank financial reforms and the auto industry bailout.
But they made a difference in one important place. Obama campaigned heavily on the auto bailout in Ohio, where 1 in 8 jobs is tied to the industry.
That may have helped him limit his losses there among white men, a slice of the electorate that Romney won heavily elsewhere.
According to Reuters/Ipsos exit polls, Obama lost white men nationwide by 21 percentage points. In Ohio, he lost white men by only 12 points.
Obama was also helped by the fact that voters largely blame the recession on his Republican predecessor, President George W. Bush. Obama made that a central part of his campaign message as he argued that Romney would bring back policies that precipitated the crash.
If the Romney campaign wanted to focus the election on Obama's economic stewardship, the Obama campaign wanted to make it a choice between two candidates.
Obama's campaign attacked early with a barrage of negative advertising that painted the multimillionaire former private-equity executive as a corporate raider with little concern about the fortunes of ordinary people.
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"A lot of middle-class white people who don't have a college degree came to the conclusion that Romney's just not one of us," said Potomac Research Group analyst Greg Valliere.
Obama's narrow re-election victory will not strike fear in the hearts of Republicans, who remain in control of the House of Representatives. Obama's Democrats held on to the Senate, but fewer moderates of either party will be in the mix.
That is a recipe for more gridlock and white-knuckle showdowns over taxes and spending. Reaching consensus on even the most routine legislation will be difficult.
"There's not going to be a lot of goodwill on the Hill," said Princeton University history professor Julian Zelizer. "The party lines will be hardened after this election."
The increased polarization may make governing more difficult, but it made campaigning easier for Obama. In an age of intense partisan sentiment, Obama enjoyed more reliable support from members of his own party than his Democratic predecessors Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton.
"There are just a lot fewer people who are going to shift from one candidate or another. They're just a lot more hardened on either side," said Taylor Griffin, who advised Republican nominee John McCain during the 2008 campaign.
For Republicans, Obama's re-election poses uncomfortable questions.
For the second election in a row, the Republican presidential candidate has been unable to win more than 1 in 3 Hispanic voters, and the party could have an increasingly difficult time competing in national elections if it fails to make inroads among that rapidly growing slice of the electorate.
The party's gravity center now rests in the House of Representatives, where many lawmakers represent solidly conservative districts. They face little incentive to compromise on issues like immigration reform that could anger their base of older, white voters.
Romney had to overcome lingering suspicion from conservatives during the drawn-out battle for the Republican nomination, and he was unable to appeal to independent swing voters until the campaign's closing month.
But many in the party are likely to conclude that they will be better off nominating a more conservative candidate next time, said Brookings Institution fellow John Hudak.
"The party is going to move right," he said. "The line is going to be, 'See, we shouldn't have nominated a moderate.'"
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Petra Kvitova's YEC 2012 (1 match and a withdrawal)
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what i get from her recent interviews, she is pumped and ready to work on her game, if Petra goes to Lux she may or may not get to level she needs but if she stays to practice she can get close to it and would remain positive because if she plays shaky in Lux this can be knock on her confidence, also i'm interested how Petra and her team would handle preparation for YEC without any events that would get her in rhythm
btw, in Montreal HuggyBear was absent also, so maybe she should ditch him at all and play without coach
Interesting theory Shifty.
Not sure if you read everything I wrote. But last year--around this time--Petra hadn't won two matches in a row (except Tokyo) since Wimbledon.
Her game was shot. She was struggling and had no answers. Petra wanted to practice on her own (or what ever she planned to do) as well. She didn't plan to enter a tournament either. Just like what you're saying now.
It wasn't until the last minute (since she was the #2 ranked player--she had precedence), she decided to go to Linz--with out Kotyza to "work on my game and practice my shots", she said.
Remember, Petra doesn't have to learn how to slice, drop shot and volley. She already can. It's more a timing, feel--for the opponent--issue, under match conditions (especially against excellent opponents--or after she hasn't played in a while).
Petra practicing alone, with lower ranked female players, Katie the PR lady or Kotyza, may work somewhat. However, it's not going to replicate match conditions or competition, when she needs to.
Maybe the pre and post pubescent boys of Prostejov can?....But who knows (what we know about them, their ability, and experience)?
If Petra bombs out of Luxemberg, she can always go back and practice as you said. If Petra's practicing now, then she can try to perfect her timing at Luxemberg--rather than the YEC. That's the difference. Petra had already got her timing down on her all court game after Linz--once she entered the YEC last year. And she won.
Not saying history will repeat itself. But I'm not sure how you can argue, practicing alone is the better idea.
Yes it's true. Petra both practiced and performed simultaneously at the same tournament--Linz--with out her coach Kotyza (as Montreal and several other events).
Petra said she didn't plan to win: Just work on her game. And "Wha-la", she ended up winning (Linz, the YEC and Fed Cup).
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Dear Wind Horse and future Wind Horse travelers,
I would like to start off by saying thank you for providing such an amazing trip!
Touring Bhutan and India with Wind Horse was actually my first experience out of the country. I was provided with an abundance of information from the company, from helpful packing tips to how to obtain our Indian and Bhutan visas. Any questions that my travel partner or I had were answered in a very quick manner, which was greatly appreciated.
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Michele H
Sonoma. Ft. Myers Florida 33908 USA
TID 8523 (Three Himalayas Kingdom) - 18 Sept - 05 Oct, 2014
Good morning! Sorry to take so long to write a review for you. I am just starting to get well again and back to normal
I hope some of the others in the group have written also
Well what a journey we had with Wind horse tours and their amazing tour guides in Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan.
Throughout the trip different members came down with illness but with the help, v Guide and support of each other and our beautiful guides we soldiered on J
In Tibet with Neymah we were well taken care of and helped to see as much of this beautiful country as possible .We feel blessed to have had him with us on this journey especially with his vast knowledge of Buddhism and his love for this amazing country. Our driver was excellent and helpful as well. The Potala palace was amazing and the monasteries & Stupas were all a bit different and interesting. The overland trip to Nepal was beautiful scenery, a few rough roads but base camp Everest was just wow.
The few days in Nepal were tough with the recent Landslide and walk over it and just a limited time but we were well taken care of again and treated to some local foods and singing at a local restaurant. The art studio was amazing.
Bhutan is such a special country with beautiful people and surrounds. Once again the group was well looked after whether the few who were sick or the rest who wanted to see the sights. The hotels were all great and once again we were looked after very well. Thank you Yanten for looking after us all and our wonderful driver in keeping us safe with all the road works. While I was not well and missed some of the sights of this amazing place, I must say I still enjoyed the feel of this wonderful country and its amazing friendly helpful people.
I recommend Wind horse and their amazing guides for each of these locations. The main office people are amazing as well in answering so many emails. They were in constant contact with our guides to make sure we were looked after and if any extra assistance was needed.
My only suggestion is a bit more "down" time or shopping time as it was a very busy trip.
Thank you for such an amazing journey
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Tracy C
TID 781 Bhutan Festival & Sikkim Tour (3 to 14 Oct,2014)
Dear Anand:
Thanks for your email looking for comments about my trip recently to Bhutan.
It was a thoroughly enjoyable trip and made doubly so by Sonam's (Pelden) professional ability to guide us. He paid attention to all members and I was amazed at his knowledge of Buddhism and the life of the Bhutanese. Despite the road conditions as well I had great confidence in Arun's ability to get us safely through any potential dangerous situations.
Some feedback:
At some point in the tour I, and the other members, felt overwhelmed with visiting monasteries so our request to visit a farmhouse was arranged by Sonam the next day. Speaking for myself, I certainly felt it was a good addition to the tour. While I am travelling I do enjoy visiting local people so often a school or a hospital is on my agenda. Perhaps that could be considered in the future.
As a vegetarian, I was certainly able to find sufficient on the buffet table, although perhaps it was very carbohydrate-laden with rice, potatoes and noodles together. As a rule, western tourists would eat only one of those at a sitting.
In addition, our guide in Sikkim and West Bengal, Nima, was equally knowledgeable and professional in his care of the group. He was able to help me connect with a Darjeeling hospital through his niece so that I could visit the newborns and their mums.
I chose Wind Horse, partly on the recommendation of friends who had previously taken one of your tours, but price was certainly a factor. However, I certainly didn't feel that, because yours were cheaper than other companies, I received inferior service. So, thanks to all concerned at Wind Horse and I wish you success in the future.
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Rosemary J
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Window to Bhutan TID 8541 ( 17 to 23 Oct,2014)
Hi Jambay
Hope you are well.We just wanted to touch base to say how delighted we were with our tour of Bhutan through Windhorse.Sonam was the ultimate professional: well organised, a great communicator, flexible, very knowledgeable. And most importantly to us, fun! We have traveled extensively over the years, and he was by far, the most impressiveGuide we have ever had the pleasure of touring with. Sanger was also to be commended for his excellent driving skills. His car was always neat and tidy and both Sonam and Sangar were always well presented.
We were sad to leave magical Bhutan - an amazing country with wonderful people. Thanks for all of your help organising the initial stages of our trip.We will certainly be recommending Windhorse to all of our friends and family.
Warmest regards
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Nerissa and Kellie
Gordon Avenue, Victoria, Australia
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Hello Anand,
Thank you so much for setting up a great experience for my husband and me. We had a spectacular time!
Our guide, Karma was really knowledgeable, helpful, and, best of all, funny! He was also very gentle and didn't push us. He understood what all our limitations were and encouraged us to do our best. He was very personable and that helped us enjoy the experience more!
One thing that we think Windhorse can improve on is making sure that everyone knows what each person's food restrictions are. On a few occasions, we felt that the cook did not know or had forgotten that we had a vegetarian in the group and that my husband, Varun, could not eat dairy or fried food. For example, one of our lunches was pizza, cheese momos, and fried potatoes. After trekking all morning, it was upsetting that there were no food options for him. During this time, we mentioned to Karma that he could not eat anything from this meal and even though he informed the cook, nothing was done to fix the situation.
The food in general was decent. We really enjoyed the soups! It was perfect for the cold evenings. For three dinners during the trek, the soup had meat in it and the vegetarian in the group could not enjoy it, so please make sure this option is available for everyone. It is really the perfect thing to start dinner with.
Thank you again and we hope that we can work with Windhorse in the future.
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Brinda & Varun P
Nguyen Du, Ho Chi Minh City.
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Dear Wind Horse Staff,
I would like to thank all the Wind Horse staff for arranging a wonderful visit to the Kingdom of Bhutan.
Although I have traveled extensively this was my first time to Bhutan. Having no experience in your country I did not know where to start. Fortunately through a series of questions Wind Horse was able to determine my area of interests and developed a tour that was customized to my desires. The length of the tour, and the locations we visited were arranged to meet my specific interests. This was very important to me as I was not interested in package tours that meet someone else's needs. The six days in October allowed for a detailed visit to three different regions. On a future visit I would like to take more time and explore further to the east.
Through a couple of detailed emails I was provided with helpful information. What to bring, what to wear, visa arrangements, contact information, a packing checklist and numerous other general suggestions all helped to make this a trouble free visit. The pre-payment procedures, visa support, hotel check in and so many other details all were taken care of with extreme professionalism.
Kinley Wangmo, my tour guide, was great. Her knowledge of Bhutan and the sites we visited made all the difference. Every day she was on time, willing to make adjustments when required, and her knowledge of Bhutan culture was a big part in making this a successful visit. From the moment she picked me up in Paro until I was dropped off for departure she was on-top of every detail. Her personal experiences in parts of Bhutan outside the capital city were most interesting and I thank her for sharing them with me. Please tell Kinley kuzuzangpo for me and thank her for all her assistance.
Bhutan is a wonderful country and a "once in a lifetime" place to visit.I would like to wish all of the Wind Horse staff the very best in the future.
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Mr James Arthur H
Chicago, Illinois,60601 USA
Abpve The Clouds (Jhomolari & Laya Trek) from 4 Oct to 24 Oct
I have safely returned from Bhutan via Thailand and am still basking in the afterglow from our wonderful experience in Bhutan with Wind Horse. Karma, Sonam, Tenzen and Rinzen were wonderful to be with and we so appreciated the opportunity to meet Jambay and Ugen at Gasa. The Wind Horse customer service was suburb and we were very impressed with the immediate response we received by email and phone. The only recommendation that we all felt necessary was for your guides to have access to solar power to re-charge their phones or have access to a satellite phone for emergency purposes. On several occasions we had to supply solar power and then we found out there was no reliable way for emergency contact if Karma's personal phone was down.
Would you please forward the refund check of $495 to the home addresses for both Janet and I? Our US mailing address is listed below.
Thank you again for a lovely experience, and I would be more than happy to serve as a reference for this trek
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This article by Chamsy el-Ojeili gives a broad overview of the thought of Jacques Camatte from his Marxist phase in the Italian Communist Left tradition to his orientation towards primitivism. There is focus on Bordiga's theory of the communist party, Camatte's rejection of democracy, and his understanding of communism as "Gemeinwesen".
Anarchy! An Anthology of Emma Goldman's Mother Earth
In Anarchy! An Anthology of Emma Goldman's Mother Earth, Peter Glassgold brings to the page political activist and anarchist Emma Goldman's most radical contribution, Mother Earth, a monthly journal about social science and literature. Glassgold has compiled Mother Earth's most provocative articles, with thematic categories ranging from "The Woman Question" to "The Social War" and features a diverse selection of writers, such as Leo Tolstoy, Margaret Sanger, Peter Kropotkin, and Alexander Berkman.
Peter Kropotkin Ecologist, Philosopher and Revolutionary - Graham Purchase
The Problem Investigated: This thesis is conceived as: [1] a work of scholarship and exegesis [2] an examination of more recent scientific works which use similar metaphors or concepts, eg. Cooperation, that are central to Kropotkin's thinking. As a work of scholarship and exegesis this thesis is an attempt to present the many areas/dimensions of Kropotkin's philosophy and thinking in a systematic way.
Anarchism and Ecology - Graham Purchase
Humankind has since it became aware of its ability to radically alter its natural and social environment, dreamt of ideal societies in which future generations of our species might live and evolve in radically different ways to that of"the present day.
The green city - Graham Purchase
Anarchism and environmentalism - Graham Purchase
In this wide-ranging book, Graham Purchase, one of the anarchist movement's leading theoreticians, graphically demonstrates relation of classical libertarian thought to the most pressing issues on the Green agenda: bioregionalism, overpopulation, sustainable agriculture, animal rights, wilderness preservation, technology, social ecology, and eco-defense.


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Gossip Girl Review: Miss Blair Digest Everything Nowby Steve Marsi at . Comments
So far, so good. There's no doubt that Gossip Girl's fifth season could easily go flying off the rails in a matter of weeks, but the first two episodes have provided plenty of laughs, scandals and topics for debate.
Sure, "Beauty and the Feast" had its share of genuinely horrible acting and eye-rolling plot holes. But hey, that's Gossip Girl for you. If you care about the characters and their adventures, it still works.
I definitely do care, especially about Blair. Poor, pregnant, hilarious Blair.
Leighton Meester is always at her best when her character is scrambling, and boy, was that the case tonight. Thanks to her big secret and Princess Beatrice's bid to ruin Louis' future bride, B was on the ropes!
Meester conveys a range of emotions with such ease. You can't help but feel for Blair and wonder how the heck she's going to wrangle herself out of this one, while enjoying watching her squirm just the same.
I enjoyed the continuity aspect of this episode. Blair's bulimic tendencies resurfaced (as did Nate's pot ingesting and Serena's inability to see through obvious lies), even if she's no longer binging and purging.
Not willingly, anyway. The spawn of either Chuck or Louis is wreaking havoc in there, but because of her past eating disorder, Beatrice was convinced something was amiss. It was a nice, oddly realistic touch.
As realistic as a vindictive sister's plot to sabotage a royal wedding could be, at least. The strange thing? Finding out the real reason for Blair's frequent visits to les toilettes was actually a letdown for Beatrice!
Having realized that Blair is expecting a future heir(ess), she decided that's not a deal breaker for her family. But rest assured, Beatrice vowed as she mauled the priest in the limo (?!), the throne will be HERS.
It's all a bit roundabout. Then again, her courtship with Louis has felt that way fro the start, so whatever, I'll buy it. Ridiculous make-out session and ulterior motives aside, Beatrice proved a formidable foe.
Best of all, though, were Blair's exchanges with Dorota about their respective pregnancies. Absolutely priceless, as were her increasingly awkward efforts to hide it from everyone else. Blair made this episode.
The fact that Dan emerged as her confidant was special as well. Odds are he's not the father, unless they both conveniently neglected to tell us something. Still, she and Humphrey have a bond all their own.
You'll always have me. No matter where you fall on the Chair/Dair/Blouis romantic spectrum, you have to admit that Blair and Dan have the strongest connection right now, even if it's strictly platonic.
While it's unlikely Dan and Blair did the deed at some point (we would've heard about it here), she and Chuck did. Louis' virility can only increase the probability so much. We see a DNA test in her future.
Chuck, of course, doesn't know this. Think the possibility of becoming a father would cure his mental block and allow him feel something again? A pregnancy has to carry the weight of 20 back alley fights.
For now, he's resigned to the latter, however. What we saw in last week's Season 5 premiere was an act. He's become numb to the world since he let Blair go, trying anything and everything to feel alive.
Dan, Nate and some random doctor weren't able to cure Chuck, but they did help him diagnose his condition in the end. Whether he'll dial it back or keep pushing his limits even further remains uncertain.
Speaking of continuity, how hilarious was Chuck name-dropping his old literary alter ego Charlie Trout when Dan brought up his predicament? Having seen every episode, I always appreciate such references.
Mr. Bass' explanation for coming around - "Just because I no longer feel doesn't mean everyone else should bear the humiliation" - was also choice. Typical Chuck. Despite his issues, he's a loyal friend!
His partner in crime Archibald is a loyal guy, too, but aside from getting naked with every new character (outdoors, no less!) and turning down prestigious internships, he's perpetual Gossip Girl pawn.
Whatever Diana Payne is up to, it can't be good, and Nate obviously doesn't see it coming. He's simply blinded by pot brownies, sex and man bangs. We all love him for it, but it does get a little stale.
Maybe we'll be surprised and Nate's storyline will actually be substantive. Most likely not. Regardless, it likely entails hot cougar sex and Elizabeth Hurley's character trying to take down Gossip Girl. Nice.
Equally, if not more gullible than Nathaniel is Serena, who wants SO DESPERATELY to be BFFs with non-cousin Charlie that she overlooks her overtly shady behavior approximately every 30 seconds.
The L.A. scenes were definitely the weak point of this episode, both in terms of plot and character investment. Why doesn't Serena take a hint? Why couldn't Ivy successfully ditch her? Does anyone care?
Hopefully, Serena and Charlie/Ivy will be woven into the broader narrative this fall in a clever way, because tonight didn't do it for me. It's early yet, at least. Plenty of time for her to forget her meds.
That's all for now, but "Beauty and the Feast" should give you plenty discuss with TV Fanatic as you hit the comments below! Come back tomorrow for news, promos and our Round Table! Finally, tonight's poll:
Who is the father of Blair's baby?
Steve Marsi is the Managing Editor of TV Fanatic. Follow him on Google+ or email him here.Tags: Gossip Girl, Reviews
Loved the Dan/Blair scenes and I really think they should end up together. Without a doubt, they are the best part of this show. I used to love CHAIR in prior season, but I really think that both characters have grown apart from each other and should not get back together. I actually enjoyed the Chuck/Dan and Chuck/Nate/Serena scenes a lot, which made me think that Chuck's character would benefit from a plot that didn't involve Blair (or trying to get his company back!). The scene with Dan explaining to an apathetic Chuck what was wrong with him was just perfect. I actually think that Chuck will end up helping Dan and Blair get together. I'm almost certain that Chuck has let go of Blair for good, but now realizes that he has nothing left to care about or fight for. This drives at a deeper problem with Chuck that goes far beyond any issue with Blair. Blair's loss just served as a trigger. i'm hoping that this season will be a year for Chuck to work on his personal problems with the help of friends. Louis and Ivy are boring characters, which is too bad, because I think the Ivy sideplot would have been more interesting with a more interesting actress. I really hope that the writers do something better with Nate than having him be a pawn in an an older woman's scheme. He's one of these actors that effortlessly lights up any scene that he's in, and I think it would be great for him to finally show some character development in this season. They could have done a lot more with him and Raina in last season, but the writers killed that potential. I also thought that Serena in the first episode was very promising, including her interaction with the other guy in the job. Hopefully she won't be a sideplot to Ivy's story.
I counted 2 times Louis crept up on Blair in this episode.
Blair: "Shhh! You never know who might be lurking..."
Louis: "Hello Blair!"
ROFL I hope Blair is getting tired of Prince Creeper by now.
Also how is it that nate has sex outside but doesnt get caught by the many many gossip girl cameras round new york!!! (and sometimes the hamptons and LA)
Dan and blair did the deed, thats why the book cant be released. did u not watch the last episode?
I really hope that the baby isn't chucks, though I think we all know it's his. Everyone talks about how Blair is her true self with Chuck, basically the Queen B. But people forget that she was always someone highly interested in the arts and was quite intelligent herself much like Dan. So in saying this who is to say she isn't her true self with him either???
The simplicity and realness of dan and blairs interaction overides any and all sex scene chuck and blair could have. Even if they dont end up together there r|ship as friends is solid.
Queen B
Gossip Girl is going to turn in to Maury next week lol they should hire Maury Povich as their guest star, since everything is a total clusterfuck fuck this SHOW and FUCK U SAFRAN you special needs douche
Gossip girl seems to have more heart and substance this season!
The acting also comes across more solid and earnest!
Great job GG!! :)


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Megalodon: Largest Shark that Ever Lived
Through Jan. 4
Florida Museum of Natural History
The largest shark ever known has returned to Gainesville. The exhibit features megalodon, a dominant marine predator that once cruised the world's oceans. The display includes fossils and family-friendly activities. More information available at www.flmnh.ufl.edu.
World AIDS Day Activity
Dec. 1, 1:30 p.m.
Florida Museum of Natural History
Let's Talk About It and the Rural Women's Health Project will commemorate World AIDS Day with a press conference and release of Volume II, LTAI Magazine. More information available at 352-372-1095.
Thomas Center Associates Jingle Bell Ball
Dec. 5, 6:30 p.m.
The Thomas Center
The Thomas Center Associates will host the Jingle Bell Ball benefit on Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the historic Thomas Center. The benefit event features music, dinner and dancing. Proceeds benefit the Thomas Center School Tour Program. More information available at 352-372-3845.
Heritage Days
Dec. 5 and 6
Floral City
Citrus County
The Floral City Heritage Council presents Heritage Days on Dec. 5 and 6. Friday night is Candles & Carols with night rides in a horse dawn wagon down the mile-long Orange Avenue lined with luminaries and caroling beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Saturday event features Florida Folk Life Day and features early Florida daily living exhibits, demonstrations and the Blue Banner Tour of Historic Homes. Floral City is located at the intersection of U.S. Hwy 41 and County Road 48 in east Citrus County. More information at 352-726-2743.
Archeoworks Shell Workshop
Dec. 6, 10 a.m.
The Friends of the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve will host the "Archeoworks – Shells Workshop" on Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. Nigel Rudolph from the Florida Public Archaeology Network will explore the archaeology of shells in the Withlacoochee area. The program is free and open to the public. More information available at 352-437-5439.
Polar Express Train Show
Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dec. 7, 1 to 4 p.m.
Matheson Museum
The Matheson Museum presents the Polar Express Train Show on Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Dec. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. Visitor can enjoy a winter wonderland, a train display, and learn about a time when trains were the life blood of North Central Florida. More information is available at 352-378-2280.
Christmas Light Recycling
Arc of Alachua County
The Arc of Alachua County's Gone4Ever Full-Service recycling Program is seeking Christmas lights to recycle. Donation of non-functioning, discarded or old lights will be accepted at The Arc, 3303 NW 83rd Street, across from Santa Fe College. More information available at www.gone4eversheredding.com.
Operation Santa Delivery
Dec. 13, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Santa Fe College
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers present Operation Santa Delivery on be Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Santa Fe College North Fields at the intersection of NW 39th avenue and NW 91st St. The free event is open to children and adults who are looking for a little holiday spirit. Santa will arrive via ShandsCair helicopter. More information available at 352-334-1000.
Cooking Oil Recycling
Alachua County Hazardous Waste Collection
The Alachua County Hazardous Waste Collection Program will recycle used peanut, corn, canola or olive oil into biodiesel fuel. The biodiesel is combined with standard diesel and used to power County fleet vehicles and a biofuel electrical generator. Oil should be cool, and placed in a metal or plastic container with a tight-fitting lid. The oil cannot mix will other fluids such as water, petroleum products or soaps. The collection center is located at 5125 NE 63rd Ave. in Gainesville. More information on hours or operation and other rural collection centers at 352-334-0440.
Free English Classes
Beginning Jan. 27
Millhopper Branch Library
Free adult English classes are available to newcomers to Alachua County. More information available at www.latinawomensleague.org
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Volunteers Needed
Feb. 2 – April 15
Alachua County
The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide needs volunteers to help with tax preparation and e-filing. The Tax-Aide services helps low-to- moderate income tax payers of all ages, especially those 60 and older. Training is provided in January for Tax Prepares and Client Facilitators. More information available www.aarp.org/taxvolunteer or 352-665-0807.
Written and Spoken Language Study
UF Aphasia and Bilingualism Lab
The Aphasia and Bilingualism lab is currently recruiting healthy adults age 50 to 80 for a study on written and spoken language. Participants should have English as a primary language and have normal or corrected vision and/or hearing. More information available at email@example.com or 352-273-3715.
UF Environmental Horticulture Gardening Study
The University of Florida Environmental Horticulture Department is seeking healthy women between the ages of 30-45 without gardening experience. Volunteers will undergo an MRI and participate in gardening session over an eight week period. For more information contact Christy at 352-273-4576.
AYA Needs Host Families for Students
The Academic Year in America program matches students from more than 40 countries with an American host family for a semester or academic year. Families can choose their student and must provide room and board. More information available at academicyear.org or 352-237-3966.
AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers Needed
Apply through November 2014
Volunteer as an AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Technology Specialist. Want to do something meaningful and fun? AARP Foundation Tax-Aide needs a Technology Specialist to coordinate technology related issues in northern and central Florida counties. Visit www.aarp.org/tavolunteer to register online, or call Rebecca Bachman, State Coordinator at 352-212-7188.
Alachua County Wage Recovery Ordinance
The Alachua County Wage Recovery Ordinance began on January 1, 2014. The ordinance provides Alachua County employees a method for collecting unpaid or underpaid wages. For details on the ordinance or how to file a wage theft complaint call the Alachua County Equal Opportunity Office at (352) 374-5275.
Institute for Workforce Innovation
The Institute for Workforce Innovation (IWI) is dedicated to improving the communities' quality of life through education, employment and advocacy. For more information or to volunteer call 352-225-3307 or online at www.iwionline.org
Savvy Caregiver Training
Elder Options
100 NW 75th St., Suite 30
Elder Options in conjunction with the State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs offers free six week training programs designed for family caregivers who assist persons with Alzheimer's and or dementia. More information available at 352-378-6649.
Operation PetSnip
Spay and neuter pet services available for qualifying low-income Alachua County and surrounding rural county residents. The cost of surgery, pain medication and anesthesia for pets spayed or neutered is covered. More information available from No More Homeless Pets' Operation Petsnip at http://www.nmhp.net
The Salvation Army Thrift Store
The Salvation Army thrift stores are funded by generous donations of material goods. The stores accept gently used merchandise to be refurbished and resold. The Gainesville store is located at 55 NW 23rd Ave. More information on hours of operation available at 352-373-7597 or https://www.facebook.com/SalArmyGville
Children's Home Society Adoption Program
There is a significant need to find adoptive homes for children in the foster care system. Currently there are many children wanting and wishing to find a home to call their own. More information available 352-334-0955.
Gone 4 Ever Shredding
The Arc of Alachua County is a local not for profit that provides employment services to adults with developmental disabilities through several small business it has created. One of its businesses, Gone 4 Ever shredding, offers a free paper shredding service to all residents of Alachua County every Wednesday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. at its main location at 3303 NW 83rd Street. Gone 4 Ever shredding hold a AAA certification in document destruction so all paper is safely and securely destroyed. For more information please call 352-334-4060 ext. 132 or visit www.gone4evershredding.com
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve- Supporting our Nation's Service Members
Today, nearly half our nation's fighting forces are members of the Guard and Reserve. When they are called is called to active duty, they leave behind a family, a community, and a job. Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense agency, honors and products the bond between service members and their civilian employers. Whether serving our country or supporting those who do, we all serve. To learning more about ESGR, call 1-800-336-4590, or www.esgr.mil.
The Family Mealtime Project
This spring research at the University of Florida will conduct a research study to learn about families and their interactions during mealtimes. The Family Mealtime Project is available to two-parent families who live within 20 miles of Gainesville and have a child between the ages of 2 and 6. The study consists of three, 45 minute sessions in families' home in which families will complete questionnaires and two video recordings of their mealtimes. Families will be compensated at the completion of the study. Families interested in participating or who have questions should call the Family Mealtime Project office toll free at 1-866-673-9623.
"Kidney Smart" Education Program
The "Kidney Smart" program educates and partners with people to take control of their health and helps them develop a plan to live a healthy life. The program features medication, diet and nutrition information, stresses the importance of choosing a heath care team, provides continuing education and treatment options. More information available at www.kidneysmart.org
Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc. Hosts Meal Site
Open every Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc. hosts a meal site at the Bronson Community Church located on Hathaway Ave. in Bronson, FL. The meal site serves seniors age 60 or older. Meals are served at noon. There is no cost, but donations are welcomed. For more information, call 352-490-7055 x1.
Ronald McDonald House Charities NCF Seeks Long-Term Volunteers
Ronald McDonald House Charities of North Central Florida, a non-profit organization in Gainesville that assists families with children being treated at local medical facilities, is looking for long-term volunteers to serve as hosts for its two core programs: Ronald McDonald House and Ronald McDonald Family Room at Shands Hospital for Children. For more information, visit www.rmhcncf.org or call Dorie Faulkner, Volunteer Coordinator at 352-374-4404 ext. 224.
Visiting Chef Program, Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House Charities of North Central Florida, a non-profit organization in Gainesville that assists families with children being treated at local medical facilities, seeks volunteer groups or families to provide a full-course dinner or weekend-breakfast for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Gainesville. Chefs may come equipped with ingredients to serve approximately 50 people and cook in a spacious, well-stocked kitchen or they may cater a meal from a local restaurant. Meals are served 7 days a week, including holidays. For more information, contact Judy Bates at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 352-374-4404 ext. 299.
The Kindness Cookie Company
In partnership with The Arc of Alachua County, the Kindness Cookie Company bakes homemade cookies with our messages of kindness, gratitude and inspiration inside. In the spirit of these messages, Kindness for Cookies also seeks to raise awareness of the unique gifts of individuals with developmental disabilities and how they can teach us to live with greater compassion, acceptance and presence. The Kindness Cookie Company can bake for any event, or custom orders and gifts. For more information, contact Susan Thiele, founder, at 352-256-8084 or email at firstname.lastname@example.com, you can also visit the website at www.TheKindnessCookieCompany.com.
In the U.S., 19 people die each day waiting for an organ transplant—most of them for kidneys. MatchingDonors.com has become the most successful nonprofit organization improving those odds by finding living altruistic donors for patients who desperately need transplants. Visit www.matchingdonors.com and meet some extraordinary people.
Help a Kid Start a Lemonade Stand
The National Federation of Independent Business Young Entrepreneur Foundation, based in Washington, D.C., is urging parents to teach their children lessons about entrepreneurship and responsibility by helping them start a lemonade stand. They provide free classroom curriculum and other resources to enable students to learn first-hand about the risks and rewards of operating a small business. This curriculum can be found at http://eitccurriculum.com/. To learn more about the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation, visit www.NFIB.com/YEF.
Red Carpet Customer Service Training Program
This program, launched by FloridaWorks in partnership with Santa Fe College, Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce and Innovation Gainesville, has a goal of training 3,000 people in customer service. Each participant earns a certificate from Santa Fe College after completing the 3-hour course. To register, contact Santa Fe CIED at 352-395-5053. To become a community sponsor, contact the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce at 352-334-7100.
Adoption from Foster Care
There are currently more than 107,000 children available for adoption in the U.S. Foster Care System. The Adoption from Foster Care campaign encourages potential parents to adopt and aims to increase the number of potential families inquiring about adoption. You don't have to be perfect to be a perfect parent.
Veterans Outreach Program, Epilepsy Foundation
The Epilepsy Foundation wants to help men and women who've suffered traumatic brain injuries or TBIs, which are a common form of injury that can lead to seizures and epilepsy in some cases. Symptoms can include confusion, momentary black-outs and uncontrollable shaking or twitching. For more information about the foundation's Veterans Outreach Program and other services, visit www.epilepsyfoundation.org or call 1-800-332-1000.
Three Rivers Legal Services
Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc. is a local, non-profit corporation that provides free, quality civil legal services to low-income, eligible clients in seventeen counties throughout North Florida. Three Rivers is now providing representation to eligible clients who live in Alachua, Levy, Gilchrist, Bradford or Union County for family law cases, regardless of domestic violence. For more information, call the Legal Helpline at 866-256-8091.
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Scott Disick Ditches North West's Birthday Party On 'KKTH' — Watch
The entire Kardashian family celebrated North West's first party back in June 2014, but turns out, the 'Kidchella' fest wasn't the happiest of birthdays — at least for Scott Disick who ditched the bash! Click to WATCH and find out why.
Scott Disick didn't fly out from the Hamptons for North West's birthday party in Calabasas, California, and his motive may shock you. Scott was partying on his own, but that's not the only reason he missed out — he was actually upset about something else, and it will all unfold on the Nov. 16 episode of Kourtney & Khloe Take The Hamptons.
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Kourtney Kardashian Calls Kim Selfish Over North West's Birthday Party
We all remember North's Kidchella-themed 1st birthday bash at Kourtney's house on June 21 — but did you know that Kim Kardashian threw the party without her sister's permission? Now Kourt is slamming Kim for being 'so rude' — watch!
Kourtney Kardashian, 35, blasts Kim Kardashian, 34, for sneakily planning North West's birthday party behind her back in a new teaser for the upcoming episode of Kourtney and Khloe Take the Hamptons. Watch the scathing sneak peek right here and tell us whether you're on Team Kourtney or Team Kim!
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Kourtney Kardashian's Baby Shower Brunch: 'Breakfast At Tiffanys' Theme
How cute! Kourtney Kardashian was the guest of honor at her baby shower, which had a 'Breakfast at Tiffanys' theme and featured lots of white roses and Tiffany-blue decor.
Kourtney Kardashian, 35, looked happy as ever when she posted a group picture from her baby shower with 3 of her sisters, including Kim Kardashian, 34, Khloe Kardashian, 30, and Kylie Jenner, 17. The entire Kardashian-Jenner clan got together to celebrate Kourtney's third baby, which will be arriving very soon!
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Kourtney Kardashian Reveals She Wants To Break Up With Scott Disick
Things have gotten so bad between Kourtney and Scott that she's resorted to talking about breaking up with him nonstop. During the, Nov. 9 episode of 'Kourtney & Khloe Take The Hamptons' Kourtney drops a major bombshell.
It's more than trouble in paradise for Kourtney Kardashian, 35, and Scott Disick, 31, it actually appears as though things could finally be over between these two. Kourtney and Scott are arguing all the time, sleeping in separate rooms and it's causing her to fight with her sister Khloe Kardashian! Click here to read more
Kourtney Kardashian Reacts To Scott Disick Overdosing On Pills – Watch
Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick have been fighting on TV for years, but things take a turn for the worse on this season of 'Kourtney & Khloe Take The Hamptons' when Scott is rushed to the hospital, after appearing to swallow and entire bottle of pills. How did Kourtney react?
The Hamptons are supposed to be a place of R&R, but in the Kardashian's world, it's all fun and games — that is, until Scott Disick's partying hits rock bottom. In an EXCLUSIVE interview, Kourtney Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian tell HollywoodLife.com that Kourtney & Khloe Take The Hamptons is the "darkest" season yet.
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Khloe Kardashian Reveals What She Loves About French Montana
Are Khloe Kardashian and French Montana back together?! The two exes were both spotted at Kendall Jenner's 19th birthday party, and just days before their shocking reunion, Khloe told HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY what she loves about French. Click to WATCH her interview.
Khloe Kardashian doesn't seem to have any bad blood for her ex-boyfriend French Montana. The rapper's relationship with Koko is currently being broadcast for all the world to see on Kourtney & Khloe Take The Hamptons, but they're not just flaunting their love on TV — they were at the same exact party on Nov. 3! It appears that Khloe has already let French back into the family, and HollywoodLife.com has even more hints that they may have rekindled the flame.
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Kourtney Kardashian & Scott Disick: Get Counseling Or End Your Toxic Relationship
Kourtney and Scott — if ever a couple was mismatched — it's you. The premiere episode of 'Kourtney & Khloe Take The Hamptons,' just made that even more painfully obvious — you two seem miserable together.And you need to do something about that, now!
Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick, you two just fought your way through the premiere episode of Kourtney & Khloe Take The Hamptons, and it was not pretty.
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North West vs. Axl Duhamel: Who Made A Cuter Skunk For Halloween?
It's time for a stink-off! Not one, not two, but THREE celeb kids wore the same skunk costume: North West, Penelope Disick, and Axl Duhamel. So, which one of them was the cutest? Click inside to VOTE!
North West, 1, celebrated her second Halloween by running around the Kardashian-West home dressed like a skunk. But guess what? Later, her BFF and cousin, Penelope Disick, 2, joined her in the same exact costume. Meanwhile, Axl Duhamel, 1, went trick-or-treating for the very first time — and yes, he, too, was wearing the SAME skunk costume! Who knew skunks were so popular?
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Kourtney & Khloe Kardashian Reveal Kim's Baby News – Watch Interview
Are Kourtney & Khloe Kardashian dishing more about Kim's possible baby news? HollywoodLife.com sat down with Kourtney & Khloe EXCLUSIVELY and they revealed who would be next to have a baby! Click to WATCH!
Kourtney, 35, and Khloe Kardashian, 30, are spilling the beans to HollywoodLife.com. The Kardashian sisters talked to us EXCLUSIVELY and revealed whether or not we should expect another Kimye baby in the near future! You've got to check out the interview!
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Washington DC in a Day Tour
- All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included
- Comprehensive tour of the city
- All entrance fees included
Begin your daylong tour of Washington DC by boarding your comfortable, air-conditioned coach at Union Station. As you travel the city, listen to your knowledgeable driver share information and anecdotes about the US capital and its many famous sights.
Get off your coach to visit certain landmarks independently. Join a guided tour (reserved for you in advance) of the US Capitol, where the Congress meets, and make the most of your photo stop at the White House South Lawn. At the White House Visitor Center, get a sense of what the White House looks like inside and learn about US presidents. Have lunch (at your own expense) at your choice of several locations; your guide will let you know when to return to the coach.
Pay your respects to the heroes of World War II at the stately World War II Memorial with its lovely fountains. Spend time exploring the vast collections at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum and the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
In the course of your tour, you'll also see the Washington Monument, FBI headquarters (J Edgar Hoover Building), Federal Triangle, Ellipse, Tidal Basin, National Archives, House and Senate Office Building, US Botanical Gardens, National Gallery of Art, US Navy Memorial and Grant Memorial — so keep your camera handy!
Your 8-hour tour of Washington's best-known sights concludes at Union Station.
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- This tour requires that you print your voucher and present it to the Union Station office; otherwise you may not be guaranteed your spot on this tour
- If the wheelchair is collapsible (i.e. can fold up) and the passenger is able to walk onto the bus, the passenger can take this tour without making any special arrangements
- If the passenger is confined to the wheelchair, or it is not collapsible, the passenger or their agent will need to contact the tour operator two weeks prior to the departure of their tour to request a coach with a wheelchair lift
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It was a great day to see Washington DC in a day. It could not have been any better. Our driver DC was super. He was very knowledgable and entertaining as well. The cost was very reasonable for the experience.
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So, today was my first day off running since I run.
Strange feeling.
Thanks for the encouragement - now I made some research, and it looks like the No1 injury cause is over-training. Therefore, today I was officially injury preventing.
Feels good!
I also made a "Snack day" - eat whatever I want, whenever I want. I created the limits before, which is I packed a lot of healthy snacks beforehand, and I promised to respect my calorie range otherwise. So, I switched to disaster mode and was eating all day as I felt from the fridge and the kitchen all over. I don't know why I have even bothered to classify it as breakfast-lunch-dinner, because it was just a continuous snacking marathon.
For my 10 min execise today, I walked to one of the bike shops, and checked next week's program at the cinema. http://www.endomondo.com/workouts/jxQYDvLGsME
This is the Solar-Tree in Gleisdorf.
Next week Budapest, Hungary, conference. Eating out 3 times a day.
Running shoes already packed. ;-)
I decided to run 7K today, and take a day off from running tomorrow, based on those many articles and feedback asking me to rest.
It's hard to start, but it's also hard to stop.
Maybe a light bicycle ride, or walking will be the 10 min exercise for Sunday.
What I am mostly surprised by that I was running mostly slight uphill, 150m without the waves, and I was not even tired at the end of 7km. I just felt I can run much more. I only stopped because I think it's better to go gradually than to wear off my motivation with a too far stretched limit.
Here it's pretty hilly in any direction I go, in fact to find a flat surface is a challenge. I think it is better for my knees to run uphill, and walk downhill, this is why I prefer to run uphill, even if at a lower pace.
I've met some pro (looking at least) bikers, other runners, lamb, cow, dogs, stork.
I walked home, and did 2 sets of squats and 2 sets of pushups on the way, to get into the mood of strengths after cardio.
On the way home to Gleisdorf
A friend of mine ran a marathon recently in Hungary. He told that 7-8km per day is a healthy-safe distance. When people go over 12km per day that needs special care for the knees and joints. So, he encouraged me to go on with this distance if I can, with a day off per week from running.
As for the weight, looks like I am enjoying a plateau.
Any advice, article, tip is welcome so I hit the slope again.
Or I need to buy a new balance.
Somehow many articles come to me saying that the best is to do 5-6 days of cardio per week, and 1-2 days of rest. So, probably this weekend I will do one day off from running, and do something else to exercise, light.
I couldn't imagine this before, but actually I don't want to make a break from my daily run. I could have never picture this, but it turns out I prefer to run, vs. not run. I started to run on the 27th April. Since then, I ran every day, or make a long bike ride. This is just the 6th week. It's incredible, how much I can change, just by simply sticking to this small thing, of doing a little exercise every day.
Today, I ran 4K. It felt strange, because I could have done more. However I've just read too many articles here on SP no to strech the limits too far, so I decided to keep it 4K.
I ran 6K today, and if I had time, I could go further for 7K.
I just have so much energy these days.
Maybe because finally I could sleep full 8h today?
Thanks a lot for the feedback on the strengths training. I see it working well on the long term for my SparkLife if I start slow. So I just added 10 squats and 10 push-ups. I learned from one of the trivia questions that it is more effective to do strength after the cardio, so I did it after running. It felt really good - I haven't used these muscles for long. Somehow these didn't show up among the calories in the fitness tracker, just as an entry without calories.
I was checking out which instruments could I use to track my endurance and body composition change. I was thinking about a blood pressure monitor, and an Omron body composition measuring scale. I see the weight is a good overall indicator, but it only shows the surface. Do you have any device that you use and can recommend?
Next week I will be in Budapest, now on a conference. Again a week in a hotel. It will be a challange again, but I feel so much prepared after last week.
I will pack my running gear by default, my scales, measuring cups. I am already decided to go for the healthy menu options, and request vegetables and fruits for the coffee breaks. Bring my healthy snakcs and basic food that I really can't miss.
Seems like I learned a lot last week in the Netherlands. It is more energy than to eat at home, but I can handle it. The most important I think that I don't feel this urge anymore to eat more when eating out. Because, before I had this feeling that because it's special occasion, I shouldn't miss the opportunity. And I was eating even food that didn't fit in my calorie range. Last week, I learned that there are always a special occasion, there are always special foods, so I just don't care anymore, and choose the safe option. Tonight I've met a long time no see friend. We decided to go to an Asian restaurant instead of the pizzeria, and instead of the many deep fried and sugar full options, we eat the mini portion Sushi and Maki (light), with Mizo soup.
And thank you for all the tips and feedback for the travelling part, it really makes a difference in my results.
During my run, I revisited my long time haven't seen river here, the Raba.
1. Buy healthy food to fill up my kitchen - DONE
Banana, peach, melon, tomato, cucumber for the fruit corner.
Kraft Miracel Whip, cucumber salad, peanut butter (thanks for the tips on peanut butter). I haven't eaten peanut butter before, maybe tasted only once in my life. I really had to look for it, it is not part of the average diet in Austria/Hungary. It has 90% peanuts.
I bought also a lot of healthy snacks, each 100 kcal or below, like low fat fruit yogurts. This is because I just read an article here on SP on emotional eating, so better to get prepared when the beast kicks in.
2. Buy a healthy cookbook in German, with kcal indication. - DONE
"Dr. �tker Schnell + schlank von A-Z" is on the go!
3. Check out how to subscribe to Cooking Light. - DONE
So, I took the effort to look up that silly link for the international subscription page. They really buried deep in non-intuitive menus. The cost is 85 USD/year, so I'm hesitating a bit.
https://subscription.timein c.com/storefront/site/mm-intern ational-newsstand.html
So, I can lean back, this weeks goals are DONE!
6km running today, 6km/min.
And 5.5 km waling at 12 min/km.
This is the first time I reached 6km (3.6 miles). OMG. This sounds so unbelievable, because I've just started this daily running in the end of April. And now, this is kind of the best part of my day.
I also got some new music from R�yksopp, which gave a twist to my pace, as I didn't know what rythm comes. It's kind of new that I listen this type of music, it just came with the running thing. royksopp.com/videos
I did fit in the calorie range.
I increased it by ~500kcal according to the fitness tracker's recommendation a week ago. However, I didn't increase it further, but according to the tracker, I should it more. However, I am 84 kg (185lbs) for more than 10 days now, when I was expecting about 1kg (2lbs) loss. OK, last week I was eating in the hotel, at least 3 days surpassing my calorie range.
The other thing that came to my mind that I've never been less then 84 kg in the last 8 years. Kind of my body remembers this limit, and takes some time to enter the new zone. Whatever. I was thinking not to worry much about this, just stick to my calorie and exercise plan, and see what happens. If my weigh doesn't change next week either, then I have to revise something.
What do you think?
Decrease calories? Increase exercise? Stick to plan?
I just thought today that I really enjoy reading your blogs. It is such a great motivation, either you are doing well, or doing less well. I'm really happy that I joined this Spring 5% challenge.
A shot from Amsterdam.
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Published August 13, 2012
Venus will play a disappearing act this afternoon as the bright planet slowly appears to slip behind the crescent moon.
Under clear skies, sky-watchers will be able to see the moon pass over Venus during what astronomers call an occultation.
Venus—which looks like a brilliant white star to the naked eye—will appear to wink out as it goes behind the moon and then reappear from behind the unlit side of the moon, which can't be seen in the daytime.
The Venus-moon occultation path first crosses eastern Russia, Japan, North and South Korea, and eastern China, where it will be visible just after sunrise.
The event will then be visible throughout most of North America, especially in the Pacific region.
In the U.S. West, sky-watchers looking southwest will see Venus duck behind the sunlit portion of the moon between 1:05 and 2:45 pm PT before the planet reappears on the unlit side between 2:20 and 2:50 pm PT.
The sky show will be most difficult to observe along the U.S. East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico, where the crescent moon will blot out Venus while the pair is sinking close to the western horizon in the late afternoon, between 4:35 and 4:55 pm ET.
(See "Transit of Venus 2012—Sun Show Will Be Last for a Century.")
How to See the Venus Sky Show
Because the Venus "eclipse" will occur in broad daylight, the biggest challenge for sky-watchers without a telescope will be to locate the moon. Binoculars will make the event much easier to witness, said Anthony Cook, astronomer at Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, California.
"Once you find the moon, though, it will give your eye something to focus on, and you should find Venus to be surprisingly easy to see, as it is brighter ... than the moon," Cook said.
"Even though you won't be able to see the shape of Venus by unaided eye, you will be able to see it fade during the 30 seconds to 1 minute that it takes to disappear and appear.
"A telescope will additionally reveal the phase of Venus, which will be just shy of half-lit," he said.
Because of the relative positions of Venus and Earth in their orbits around the sun, Venus undergoes phases similar to those our moon.
Venus Eclipse Resembles Earthrise
On average there's a Venus eclipse visible somewhere on Earth every year.
(See "Venus Spinning Slower Than Thought—Scientists Stumped.")
"Through a telescope, seeing Venus over the cratered surface of the moon reminds me of the iconic Earthrise, as seen by Apollo 8," Cook said.
The next opportunity to see an occultation of Venus will be on September 8, 2013, in Chile and Argentina, while observers in North and Central America will get their chance on December 7, 2015.
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Take a close look at maple trees, especially sugar maple. Learn how the Native Americans and early settlers made maple sugar. Find out how maple syrup is made from the sap of this tree. Taste maple sugar and pure maple syrup and compare with commercial imitations. Children can make a maple craft to take home. Ages: adults and children at least 3 years old. Pre-registration is required. Meet at the park office.
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House, 6 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths, (Sleeps 14-17)
6 bedroom 3 bath home located in a quiet Anchorage neighborhood. The House on Greenhill is a beautifully appointed retreat and is perfect for a vacation with your family or friends. The Coastal Trail and Campbell creek is within walking distance of our home and downtown Anchorage is just 10 minutes away.
Comfortably accommodating up to 17 vacationers, this splendid retreat is your home away from home. The fully equipped kitchen will fulfill your culinary desires and there is a gas barbeque grill on a large deck to host some sizzling cookouts.
You can simply relax and recharge yourself or explore and enjoy the superb outdoors. This place is a skier's paradise with ample opportunities for other adventures as well. There is an indoor Water Park nearby which is great for family outings.
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'Golden Girls' Rue McClanahan dies
6:19 AM PST 11/30/2010 by James Hibberd
The AP: Rue McClanahan, the Emmy-winning actress who brought the
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TV series "The Golden Girls," has died. She was 76.
Her manager Barbara Lawrence said McClanahan died Thursday at 1 a.m.
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First time FMA manga readers, please post your thoughts and discussions on chapter 53 here.
For info about the "Reading Reference", go to page 16.
Haven't done one of these for a while and thought I'd start this one...
So... Six days left for chapter 53 and counting and the questions be...
1.- What will Roy do now that he's a prisoner, knows all the truth and therefore may not freely go?
2.- What will happen to Riza as the Fuhrer's
3.- How will Ed's group get out of Gluttony's Fake Gates?
4.- Will Al meet Daddy? Will Scar meet Al? Will Mei Chan get Xiao Mei back? Will they all be pwned by Father?
5.- Will some hommunculus die? Gluttony? Envy?... Sloth? o_O
6.- Will Pride come out? Will he be Scorch? Will he be the train man? Whoever else?
7.- Where's Hoho?
8.- Will I come up with another stupid sounding and obvious question?
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Talking to reporters at the Press Club here on Wednesday, Mr. Sreedharan said though the government had entrusted the job to two renowned artists and had allocated Rs.40 lakh in the last budget for this purpose, it was understood to have frozen its plans yielding to pressure from certain Muslim groups. "Succumbing to such regressive forces, especially on matters like this, is not a good trend," said Mr. Pillai.
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