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My name is Simona Rich and I'm a self improvement blogger.
From being stuck in a draining call-center job and suffering from a toxic relationship, I was able to turn my life around and craft it to my liking.
This page is about my journey – I hope it will inspire, empower and inform you, as these are my intentions behind everything I write.
My life a few years back
During my school years I was a below average student. When I got my first job at the age of 16 things changed.
The job was horrible: I had to work 12 hours a day in a brightly lit huge supermarket and the music that was played was repeated over and over again.
On top of that, my manager was the most psychotic person I've ever met. She shouted at every employee in front of customers and people under her management quit their jobs frequently there.
Because of this torture I experienced, I realized that if I stayed average in school, I would stay average in all areas of my life. I already envisioned myself working for such a manager for the rest of my life. That was enough of a kick in the ass to change my situation.
My first bold step
From the age of 16 I started studying extra hard to become the best student, at least in English. I knew that the quickest way to change my life was to score the best grade in the English state exam and get a scholarship to study abroad.
I saw this as my only way out since I was from a poor family so there weren't many options open.
I stayed at home all the time and did all I could to excel in English. I listened to the BBC radio, read only English books and tried thinking in English only. I had no social time after school.
When I naturally started thinking in English and dreaming about England, I knew I would make it.
I scored 100% in the English state exam – nobody else got this percentage. I also got a scholarship to study in England. My dream came true, and I finally felt free and full of hope.
After the enrollment I flew to the UK to study tourism. My mom had to borrow money to buy me a flight ticket. She was the only person at the airport, saying goodbye to me, with eyes filled with tears.
I promised to myself to repay the flight ticket money, and all my mom had to spend for me throughout years. That was a big motivation, and it pushed me to quickly find a job whilst other students were partying before the start of their studies. In a few years' time I repaid my mother for all her investment in my happiness.
Quite a lot of students had to eventually fly back to their countries because they weren't able to find jobs after days of partying – the vacancies were gone. That taught me the importance of being early, being first and doing exactly the opposite of what the majority does.
I started working as a receptionist in a game arcade which I liked, but managers kept asking me to do overtime work which I couldn't because of studies. One day, a week after refusing to do overtime work, I got a letter saying that I was made redundant.
Great. I had two choices now. I could either feel sorry for myself and be angry about the unfairness of the situation or I could think how I could turn this around. Fortunately, I chose the latter option.
My job search started again. By this time I had discontinued my studies because the subject was dry and boring. I realized that in the UK degrees don't matter as much as in Lithuania. It didn't make sense to study for 4 years and then get a job at a pay lower than someone who started at the age of 18 and made their way to the top.
Finally, I found a job as a waitress in one restaurant in a shopping center. The pay was basic, but I earned good tips. However, it scared me to see so many people working there for years and being afraid to change a thing in their lives.
When I would talk about quitting job, employees would remind me about the difficult job situation in England and that I may not get any job at all.
Despite the discouragements, as soon as I saved enough money to survive without a job for several months, I decided to quit.
How I realized that I was stuck
In around a week's time I found another job as a small university's secretary. That didn't last long since the university never took off and eventually had to close.
Shortly I started to work for a market research company. My position involved calling businesses to conduct all kinds of surveys.
That was the worst job I've ever had, but I kept working there because it provided good money and I could choose my own hours.
Two years passed in the same employment and only then did I realize that I was stuck. I think what awoke me was the death of one employee. She got nowhere in her life. She had an average job and lived in an average home alone.
She died alone and was discovered only after a week, since she had only a few friends. That's the sad part of living in England – some people are very lonely and when they die nobody knows or cares about.
Even with this new understanding about being stuck I was scared to change a thing because I got very comfortable with my life. My life wasn't nice (in fact, when I think about it, it was far below "nice"), but I felt secure. I had constant income, a warm home and I could afford to travel once in a while.
How I turned my life around
As soon as I came to the UK I also got stuck in a relationship that was going nowhere.
I was with a person that was completely opposite to who I was and our love vanished as fast as it started.
That time was really tough on me but I just couldn't find the courage to leave after years of being together. What kept me with him was his stability, and I think what kept him with me was my impulsive nature.
That's how almost three years in the UK passed – with a boyfriend I didn't love and in a market research job I hated. It seemed that my life would always stay the same.
But that wasn't meant to be…
I remember vividly the day my life changed.
It was a cold, humid, dark gray day, as most days in England are. I finished my call center work and was walking to the bookshop.
Going home didn't seem that inviting because the person that was at home was the one I wanted to see the least.
Whilst walking, a thought came into my mind:
"Is that all life can offer me?"
It was a strange thought – I never had such a thought before.
It awakened something in me, something that I sensed was very important, yet I couldn't understand what.
This thought stayed in my mind all the time while I was walking to the bookshop.
When I entered the bookshop, one book caught my eye. I knew I had to buy it, so I did. It was "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki.
It made me addicted to self help books and started a real change in my life.
After reading many self-help books and attending different seminars, I began to gradually turn my life around.
I started the habit of positive thinking, I visualized my ideal life and made colorful vision boards to saturate my mind with. I used NLP, inner coaching and positive affirmations to rewire my brain for it to start functioning on a higher level.
I dealt with my limiting beliefs and closed my mind to the damaging suggestions of other people.
In less than a year I completely got rid of fear, split up with my partner, quit my job, started experimenting with self employment and started to really enjoy my life.
After starting many different businesses I finally discovered that I loved sharing my life experiences with people through writing. That's how this self improvement blog was born.
My life now
I just recently moved to London to rest from my travels in Asia. I lived in South India for three years, with frequent travels all around India and neighboring countries. Update: after 6 months of rest in London and 2 months visiting different places in Spain, I'm ready to head back to India.
The house I rented in South India was 3 minutes from the ocean where I enjoyed beautiful, jungle-like nature. It was a total dream come true, and exactly what I visualized in the past.
I would often sit in a bamboo cafe sipping spiced Indian chai and looking at the ocean.
When it was monsoon in South India, I would stay in my favorite sea-side restaurant curled up in a soft chair reading some self-help book and then have some hot rice and almond curry.
I did yoga each morning on my house rooftop (except when it was raining) overlooking numerous coconut trees. Yoga filled me with peace and happiness for the rest of the day.
I'm not rich by the modern definition of this word, although my name is Simona Rich (I changed my surname)
I don't own anything I can't buy outright. My life is very simple. This simplicity fills me with peace and happiness.
Free yourself from the world's complexities to uncover the bare bones of what makes you happy. That's a recipe for success.
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I created this blog in late December 2008 for people who are spiritually awakening and want to improve themselves.
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For example, a few years ago I perceived spirituality to be separate from the physical world, yet now I see mind, body and spirit as an inter-connected whole. It was useful for me to focus only on spirituality, though, because I was lacking that aspect. Now my posts are more integrated, as the spiritual side of my life is rich.
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Watch the incredible video of surfing champion Garrett McNamara ride a 90ft wave!
The surf was definitely up off the coast of Portugal on Monday.
The giant wave formed above an underwater canyon famous for generating some of the world's biggest waves.
American McNamara is no stranger to the spot and already hold the world-record wave of 78ft in November 2011.
Experts will now have to certify the new record.
'You are just going so fast,' McNamara told ABC television. 'You're just chattering, flying down this bumpy, bumpy, mountain. You're whole body is getting rattled.'
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The Messenger -- The underworlds deadliest hitman is contracted to kill somebody he once loved. But instead of pulling the trigger, he tells her a terrible secret. A secret so shocking that it would change her loyalty to the only person she would die to protect.
Award-winning screenwriter Oren Moverman (I'M NOT THERE, JESUS' SON) makes his directorial debut with THE MESSENGER, features Ben Foster, in his first leading role, as Will Montgomery, a war hero with 3 months left in the service. After recovering from his physical injuries, Will has returned to a life that doesn't resemble what he left behind: his ex-girlfriend (Jena Malone) is now engaged, his home life consists of heavy drinking and heavy metal and he has been assigned to Casualty Notification Office, under the command of the wry and tough supervisor Tony Stone (Woody Harrelson). The two men form a unique and unlikely friendship, while Will finds himself surprisingly falling for a young widow (Samantha Morton) whom he's been assigned to notify of her husband's death in action.
Featuring tour-de-force performances from Foster, Harrelson and Morton, THE MESSENGER shows the challenges of moving past the anger, fear and rage war has on veterans and their families, and the universal need for connections. Moverman brings us into the inner life of these seemingly tough, cocky heroes to delicately reveal the fragile characters hidden underneath.
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Penny Kittle is an English teacher and literacy coach at Kennett High School in North Conway, New Hampshire. Her career in teaching began in a third grade classroom in Hesperia, California, and has taken her to Oregon, Washington, Ohio, Michigan, and now to New Hampshire. She has taught grades 3-graduate school. In the summer Penny teaches in Durham at the University of New Hampshire Literacy Institutes.
Penny believes in supporting new teachers and directed her district's K-12 teacher mentoring program for 12 years. This passion came from her work from 1992-1997 at Eastern Michigan University where Penny supervised student teachers from Detroit to Walled Lake and taught methods courses for the College of Education.
Penny is the author of Public Teaching: one kid at a time, The Greatest Catch: a life in teaching, Inside Writing: how to teach the details of craft (co-authored with her mentor and friend, Donald H. Graves),Write Beside Them: risk, voice, and clarity in high school writing, and Book Love: Developing Depth, Stamina, and Passion in Adolescent Readers. She was a columnist for Voices from the Middle, an NCTE publication, for six years. She recently co-edited (with Tom Newkirk) a collection of Don Graves' work, Children Want to Write: Don Graves and the Revolution in Children's Writing published by Heinemann in May of 2013.
In 2008, Penny received the Literacy Leader award for the state of New Hampshire, given by the New England Reading Association. In 2009, Penny received the James N. Britton award from the National Council of Teachers of English for Write Beside Them.
Penny travels across the U.S. and Canada (and once in awhile even farther) speaking to teachers about empowering students through independence in literacy. She believes in curiosity, engagement, and deep thinking in schools for both students and their teachers.
Penny lives in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. When she isn't teaching or reading, you'll find her curled up by the window with her writing notebook, waiting for words.


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New Contraception Options
Given that approximately half of all pregnancies in the United States every year are unplanned, birth control is an important consideration for all sexually active women at risk of becoming pregnant. In the case of women with diabetes, however, precision in family planning is even more crucial because of the effect of high blood glucose on the developing fetus.
"There's a very close correlation between blood sugar level and the incidence of birth defects in the offspring of women with diabetes," says Jo M. Kendrick, MSN a clinical instructor at the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and author of Diabetes in Pregnancy (a guide for nurses). According to Kendrick, "Anytime you have a[n HbA1c] level of 7% or greater, there's an increased risk of birth defects in the offspring or, as it rises even higher, an increased risk of miscarriage." The HbA1c, or glycosylated hemoglobin, test gives an indication of average blood glucose control over the previous 2–3 months. People who don't have diabetes generally have an HbA1c level between 4% and 6%.
Because of these risks, women with diabetes are advised to bring their blood glucose levels as close to normal as possible before attempting to conceive. In addition, any woman with diabetes who is considering having a baby should have a physical exam and a laboratory assessment to look for any evidence of vascular (blood vessel) disease, since pregnancy can put a great deal of stress on the vascular system. Having eyes and kidney function assessed is another important part of preconception care for women with diabetes.
According to Kendrick, "We very strongly encourage women to get an eye exam to make sure that they don't have any retinopathy, an EKG [electrocardiogram] if they've had diabetes for more than 10 years [to check for heart disease], and a 24-hour urine test to assess renal function." A psychosocial evaluation is also recommended. "Pregnancy in women with either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes can be very stressful, not only because of the demands of pregnancy, but also because of the additional demands of diabetes control" says Kendrick.
All women considering pregnancy — with diabetes or without — should start taking a daily prenatal vitamin supplement that includes 400 micrograms of folic acid before conception occurs. This level of folic acid intake has been shown to help prevent the types of birth defects called neural tube defects.
For women who do not wish to become pregnant, reliable birth control is a must. "I certainly think that some methods are better than others, but that's a decision that a woman and her partner should make in conjunction with a health-care provider," Kendrick says. "I wouldn't encourage natural family planning if a woman's glycemic control weren't excellent, and I'd be concerned about methods with a higher failure rate, such as barrier methods. But if a woman is maintaining good glycemic control and she prefers these methods, there's no reason why she shouldn't be able to use them."
Kendrick is a proponent of methods that require infrequent administration, such as the NuvaRing, the Mirena intrauterine device, the Ortho Evra patch, and Depo-Provera contraceptive injections. "With all the other things that women have to think about when they have diabetes, contraception should be easy." She also encourages women with diabetes to keep a current prescription for emergency birth control, as long as they do not have any special conditions, such as unexplained vaginal bleeding, that make the use of emergency contraception unsuitable.
Since 1998, a number of new birth control options have come on the market (although by mid-2004, some were being taken back off). The majority of these contain a hormonal component that prevents pregnancy by halting ovulation and by thickening cervical mucus, which makes it difficult for sperm to penetrate the uterus. The new methods differ from their predecessors in the means by which they deliver the hormones or, in the case of some of the latest oral contraceptives, in the way they affect a woman's menstrual period. The side effects and possible complications are similar in most cases to those associated with other low-dose oral contraceptives: nausea, weight gain, fluid retention, breast tenderness, and headaches and, more seriously, blood clotting and hypertension. Hormonal methods should not be used by heavy smokers over the age of 35, because these women are at a higher risk of serious side effects. Women with diabetes must make sure their health-care provider is aware of their diabetes before taking any form of birth control.
To date, the best protection against sexually transmitted infections, short of abstinence, is still a latex condom used with each act of intercourse. However, condoms are not 100% reliable, and they are less effective at preventing transmission of viral infections such as herpes or genital warts that are passed from one person to another through skin-to-skin contact.
Emergency contraception
Emergency contraception works by stopping or delaying ovulation, by preventing fertilization, and by keeping a fertilized egg from attaching to the uterus, but it will not end an existing pregnancy. Emergency contraception should be taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse — the sooner the better — and can decrease the likelihood of conception by as much as 89%. Plan B is available at pharmacies and family planning clinics with a prescription from a health-care provider. Because there is a risk of nausea and vomiting with Plan B, some doctors may also prescribe an antinausea medicine. Progestin-only contraceptives such as Plan B may cause a slight deterioration in glucose tolerance, so women with diabetes who have taken this contraceptive should be monitored by their health-care provider.
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UNDER CONTRACT! GENTLY UNDULATING FERTILE LAND WITH INCOME PRODUCING VINES - 15.74HA approx (38.89 Acres approx)
Stylishly renovated homestead offering 4 bedrooms plus large study - Modern well appointed kitchen, bathroom and ensuite - Air-conditioned throughout, combustion and under floor heating - Serene hills views from every angle overlooking the manicured vines - Ample shedding and storage facilities - Stock yards ,quality fencing with some electrified - Bore and pump with high quality water, large dams and 25,000 gallon rainwater tank - Water licence for 2.54 ha (vines) and 3.37 ha (pasture) - Sauvignon Blanc grapes are contracted to Nepenthe - Bitumen road to gated access with sweeping gravel driveway - Picturesque undulating open country with large mature trees - Easily maintained lawns and established gardens surround the home - Lawn, garden and vines on automatic irrigation system- 3 phase power to implement shed
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The Record of Republican Corruption :
[ What kind of "Christian" imagines that
Jesus Christ would want any part of this party? ]
This Page 2 deals with GOP Corruption at the state and local levels
See Page 1 for GOP corruption at the national level.
[ click here for the original "JesusNoRepublican.org" site].
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Republican "Paragons of Virtue" at the State or Local Levels :
Corrupt Republican Governors :
Corrupt state and local Republican politicos :
Here are still more, that I missed, from armchairsubversive.com :
Instead of going to prison, Republican politicians become conservative gurus on Radio or TV :
The G.O.P. "Hall of Shame"Most cases are detailed in: Stanley Hilton and Anne-Renee Testa's new bipartisan field guide from St. Martin's, Glass Houses: Shocking Profiles of Congressional Sex Scandals and Other Unofficial Misconduct; the Los Angeles Times; and the Washington Post.
Immoral Leaders of the "Religious Right" are numerous enough to earn a page of their own on,
Blind Leaders of the Religious Right:
For the sources of many of the above scandals, check out www.dkosopedia.com/wiki/Examples_of_Republican_hypocrisy_on_moral_values
See a whole page of the LATEST Republican corruption (2007)|.
For much, much more about the connections of the whole Republican Party with the Nazis of Europe before, during and after World War II, to this day, see www.spiritone.com/~gdy52150/noon.html.
For the residence of particular states, there are some excellent blogs which document the corruption of Republicans within their own state, such as the outstanding
Connecticut's Worst Republican legislators.
For a very good article on corruption in New Jersey, with comparisons to other corrupt states as well (in 2008), see http://www.northjersey.com/news/njpolitics/Graft_the_official_state_crime.html .
conservatives tend to be less moral than liberals
see www.Great-Liberal-Insights.org/about/liberals-1.html.
In summary, shame on the party that chooses as its leaders and/or spokesmen people like Presidents Grant, Harding, Hoover, Richard Nixon, (V.P.) Spiro Agnew, Reagan and G.W. Bush and U.S. Senators Strom Thurmond, Conrad Burns, Rick Santorum, Bill Frist, Bob Packwood, Ted Stevens, Larry Craig, Philip Giordano, amd U.S. Congressmen, Tom DeLay, Newt Gingrich, Henry Hyde, Bob Livingston, Bob Barr, Bob Ney, Tom Noe, Richard Pombo, Bill Thomas, Charles Canady, Dick Armey, John Peterson, Helen Chenoweth, Katherine Harris, Wild Bill, Janklow, Vito Fossella, J.C. Watts, Connie Mack, John Schmitz, Donald, Buz, Lukens, Ken Calvert, Dan Crane, Jim Bunn, Sue Myrick, Robert Bauman, Ed Schrock, Roy Blunt, Rick Renzi, Charles Taylor, Duke, Cunningham, Don Sherwood, Roy Blunt, Tom Feeney, Mark Foley and Marilyn Musgrave and mouthpieces, like Jack Abramoff, Mark A. Grethen, Oliver North, Gordon Liddy, Richard A. Delgaudio, Don Blankenship, Ralph Reed, John Fund, Jeff Gannon, Bill Bennett, Ann Coulter, Michelle Malkin and David Horowitz,
This Page 2 deals with GOP Corruption
at the state and local levels.
See Page 1 for
GOP corruption at the national level,
and my separate page on GOP sexual immorality".
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My family and I ate at Akita's last night for the first time and loved it. The interior is lovely (lots of wood and plants, classy), and the food was delicious. I had the special (Wilimia (sp?) roll), my daughter had chicken teriyaki, husband had chicken + scallops hibachi. It's BYOB - we brought a bottle of wine. We shared a red bean ice cream for dessert (yum!). The food was fresh, nicely presented and tasted great. Service was excellent. We will definitely be back soon.
The service at this place is horrible. The hostess–I'm guessing she's the owner's wife–rolled her eyes at us when we asked for a booth instead of a table. We ordered sushi a-la-carte, which arrived pretty quickly. I've had much better sushi, but most of the cooked stuff was edible. The problem was the Spicy Tuna Roll, which is usually my favorite. But here it was served using puréed tuna that was brownish and very fishy-tasting…as if it was spoiled. The same nasty hostess gave us attitude about the tuna, arguing that there was nothing wrong with it, and refused to remove it from the bill, even though we couldn't eat it. She had a terrible attitude, and should not be waiting on customers. Next time I want sushi, I'll go to Miyako Sushi on 2nd Street in Harrisburg. Akitas is not only the worst sushi I've had, it is the worst dining experience I've had in years.
Now on Market - great venue and food
We have been going to Akita's since it first opened. We return about once a week because the food is just so fresh and delicious. The sushi is perhaps the freshest and best in the Harrisburg area. The hibachi is also delicious. Friday is a popular night at this restaurant and is probably the only night when service might be slow. So if you're in a hurry, avoid Akita's on Friday night.
We ate here a few weekends ago with another couple. It was a friday night and we were able to get the last table of 4 around 7-730. The service was a bit slow in the beginning as it took about 15-20 min after we started pouring our drinks until someone came to take our order. We were not in a hurry so it didn't bother us and we felt it was better than waiting in the cold atrium at Sapporro East without drinks.
The sushi menu was very surprising. A vast improvement since the last time I checked this place out. There are about 3 pages worth of special rolls! When the food arrived the presentation was very good and the sushi tasted very fresh. I would certainly go back as this place deserves a 2nd chance on the service.
I would recommend all sushi lovers give this place another try!
We have just discovered Akita's about 6 months ago after only dicovering that we like sushi in the last year. We have tried Literally EVERY sushi place on the east and west shore. Akita's hands down has the highest quality sushi, rolls, and hibatchi. We go there at least once a week now, and sometimes twice. Ourfavorite for our everyday sushi cravings!
I just can't say enough about this place. I love the food, the green tea ice cream (so does my grandson) and we love Michael and Jenny too!
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We enjoyed the sushi and hibachi meal we had at Akita in August 2008. Tea seemed expensive? - could it have been $2.50 for a small cup of hot tea? Maybe we were mistaken. Service was prompt. Waitress was polite. Lots of menu options.
I've been going to Akitas since the day it opened and continued to stay a loyal and frequent diner at the quaint little Japanese restaurant on State St. Since they opened, the owners, Michael and Jenny have continued to add to their exquisite menu. The service is nice, the location is great, the atmosphere is perfection. Oh and of course, the food is outstanding. I suggest you definitely try the Yaki Beef, Green Mussel, and Seafood bowl. I also always ask for the Enola roll which is pleasing to both taste and sight.
I will stay a loyal customer for a long long time and suggest that you try this place out if you have not already. Also, price range is very reasonable. Go to Akitas, you won't regret it.
Akitas has a very nice atmosphere, your typical Japanese style decor. Traditional Japanese music was playing in the background. I started with a bowl of miso soup which was good. The tofu definitely melted in your mouth. I would've liked it more if it had scallions in it. The fish was fresh. The owners were very friendly and attentive to my needs. The prices are very competitive. I will definitely be going back.


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Elisia Civiello, 17, of Franklin, holds Connor Roger Garland, who was born at Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia at 12:14 a.m. on New Year's Day. (Thomas Roy/Union Leader)
New Hampshire's first baby of 2013 arrived, as most babies do, on his own schedule at 12:04 a.m. Tuesday.
Connor Roger Garland, son of Elisia Civiello and Zachary Garland, was born at Lakes Region General Hospital eight days after his due date, and arrived only after his first-time mother endured 16 hours of labor.
"I was just happy to get him out," the Franklin woman said. "I was admitted at around 9:30 a.m."
Connor was born healthy and weighed 8 pounds 13 ounces, Civiello said.
The first baby born in Manchester arrived 11 minutes after Connor at Elliot Hospital.
Sophia Shea Markiewicz was surgically delivered at 12:25 a.m.
She is the daughter of Todd and Heather Markiewicz and was born after a labor period her father said lasted a couple of days.
Other babies to arrive soon after the start of the new year included births at 12:36 a.m. at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua and one at Concord Hospital at 4:06 a.m.
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Happy Birthday To Diana Ross Who Turns 68 Today
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Chicago Fire: Watch Season 2 Episode 14 Onlineby Nick McHatton at . Updated at . Comments
After being kidnapped, Kelly worked his way through the food chain to find Katie on Chicago Fire Season 2 Episode 14.
Erin Lindsay appeared throughout to help Kelly and Katie, but when she got orders from higher ups, Kelly was faced with a difficult decision to make.
Dawson made a critical decision about her future after the results of her final test at the academy come in, but not before she met Jones' father and the reason behind her less than honest behavior.
Boden, too, made a big decision about his love life, but we'll let you decide for yourself if his decision was the right one.
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Letters to the Jim Crow MuseumThe staff of the Jim Crow Museum receives dozens of letters and emails. Some of these communiques offer insight into race relations -- historically and in the present. We have decided to share some of these letters and emails with our Internet visitors. The writers have, of course, granted permission.
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Some pro-life leaders warn that activism against the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) is distracting attention from its "evil twin," the Prevention First Act (PFA). The PFA provides more taxpayer funding for contraception and abortion and contains coercive elements which could deny federal funding to some pro-life hospitals.
Patrick Daub, writing in the American Life League's Nov. 19 STOPP Report, said that the PFA would make Title X family planning a permanent program and fund it at $700 million or more. In 2008 it received only $300 million.
Title X is a major source of funding for Planned Parenthood. In 2008 the organization received about 25 percent of the total funding, $75 million. Under the new rules, it could receive $175 million.
At present, Title X is a temporary program which must be renewed every year.
PFA would mandate that health insurance programs that cover prescriptions must cover abortifacient contraceptives.
According to Daub, the proposal would create a government program to promote abortifacient "emergency contraception" and would deny federal funding to hospitals which do not provide "emergency contraception" to rape victims.
Further, it would provide significant funding for "comprehensive" sex education programs like those promoted by Planned Parenthood and specifically exclude "abstinence-only" programs from its budget. The PFA would also permanently include "family planning services" as part of the Medicaid program.
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PFA Might Be Worse Than FOCA
Don't let FOCA distract you from other issues that may even be greater threats to the pro-life movement. The Prevention First Act might be one of those.
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Book Review: Accidentally Catty
By Sandy Amazeen Feb 28, 2011, 1:53 GMT
A purrr-fectly scintillating new novel from the national bestselling author of Accidentally Demonic. Katie Woods never thought she\'d be forty-one, divorced, and thrust back into the dating world. To start fresh, Katie uproots her veterinary practice to upstate New York-not exactly the hottest dating scene on the planet. But when an unconscious cougar appears at her clinic, Katie\'s newly single life gets a much needed jolt of the ...more
After a nasty turn of events in the big city, forty-one year old veterinarian Katie Woods felt it necessary to relocate her practice to a small town in upstate New York where the locals barely tolerate her. Katies life takes a turn for the weird after receiving a scratch while treating a wounded cougar found on her doorstep. Suddenly she has a paw and a few other unexpected anomalies that prompted her staff to call the special women of OOPS who have first hand experience in dealing with paranormal creatures. When the OOPS unit arrives, the cage Katie placed the cougar in now contains a hunky chunk of confused young man who cant remember his name, past or how he wound up being a cougar.
As Katie, the werecougar and OOPS unit begin looking into the shady dealings going on at the nearby wild animal park in hopes of finding out more about their mystery man, they discover much more then anyone bargained for. Recovering his memory, Shaw begins looking into the past for answers as fires ignite between him and Katie. Can their newly discovered lust/love overcome the many challenges facing them or will old grudges win the day.
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WASHINGTON - Whether users seek a visit to the Crepe Cart at Eastern Market or see the pandas at National Zoo, a dating site wants singles to get creative.
How About We is an active way for daters to connect with people who share their interests.
Co-founders Aaron Schildkrout and Brian Schechter wanted to get users off websites and on actual, real life dates. For this reason, they don't use traditional profiles.
"People are able to say what they want to do and quickly connect with people that like the same kinds of things, to see if there's a spark," says Schechter.
Users post suggested dates using the line "How about we..." and fill in the blanks with their personalized and creative date ideas.
For example, one user said "How about we ... see who's better at paintball."
Schechter, a former District resident, says D.C. is one of the best markets for How About We because there is so much to do. Online suggestions for the area include the National Mall, monuments, U street, H Street and area music venues.
Schechter says he's also seen active suggestions, such as volunteering at a soup kitchen or community cleanups and going running and kayaking.
How About We encourages creativity but helps those who need extra coaching by in a "Date Ideas" section on their website.
Schechter suggests: "How about we play best out of three at Comet Ping Pong? Best out of three picks the pizza toppings."
Launched in the D.C. market in the summer of 2011, How About We says a couple from Annapolis met on the site and married in January.
Their first date started with the suggestion: "How about we go jet-skiing then have dinner and wine at The Chop House?"
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The Fisker Karma may be able to go 125 miles per hour, but the company making the extended-range plug-in doesn't appear to be outrunning its creditors.
Fisker Automotive allegedly owes two creditors more than $700,000 on late bills, GigaOM says in two separate articles. GigaOM cites court papers that say the landlord of the company's Anaheim, CA, factory says the automaker is short $174,000 in unpaid April rent, while the designer of the company's website and mobile apps claims that Fisker has a bill for $535,000. Fisker's been renting its factory space since late 2010.
Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that House Republicans, long critical of federal loans granted to "green technology" companies like Fisker, will hold a hearing later this month on the company and have requested co-founder Henrik Fisker and Fisker CEO Tony Posawatz to attend. Mr. Fisker stepped down as the company's executive chairman last month. Fisker drew down about $192 million of its $529 million line of credit with the US Department of Energy before funds were frozen because of missed production deadlines.
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Back in April of last year, I was contemplating all the places where one might find librarians, and all the places we, as librarians, could choose to work. (Librarian or Batgirl?) Finding the right library niche is a personal journey. We can read about different kinds of opportunities, talk to our peers and professors, but I am finding that volunteering is the best path to trying on a new library for size.
I work in a public library - a job I got by volunteering there first - and I am learning a lot about small town libraries and how they function in their communities. Recently, I started volunteering in a men's prison library after a nine month journey to get there. You wouldn't think it would be so hard to get into prison...without committing a crime.
Early last spring, about the time of the Batgirl blog mentioned above, I started to read everything I could find on prison libraries. I read articles, books, and blogs. I watched prison videos. I read articles about recidivism and the role of programming in prisons, and I came to believe that prison libraries matter. I started sending emails, making phone calls, and meeting with correctional employees in early June, completed my criminal background check and volunteer training in November, and just a few weeks ago, I walked behind bars and barbed wire, and entered a prison library for the first time.
It is everything I imagined and everything I didn't. It is an amalgam of a law library, high school library, and public library, all rolled into one...but without internet access or windows. Grown men come in with hall passes and I take attendance like high school, and returned books are checked for contraband and notes, but the inmates' needs are very similar to the patrons at any library - they need information, access to legal materials, help with homework, and recommendations for a good read. I work with one civilian librarian and the rest of the staff members are inmates.
I spend one full day a week at the prison library (my one day off from the public library), and my family, friends, and coworkers have had mixed reactions to my new calling. Why do I want to do this? Isn't it scary? I believe in the rehabilitative power of libraries. 95% of the inmates will be released at some time, and a good prison librarian has the opportunity to be a positive influence, to make a real difference in the present and future lives of the incarcerated. And no, I am not scared. Yes, bad things can happen in prison (just like anywhere else), but I am focusing on the good things that can happen there and trying to be a part of that positive force. Let's just say I am on the Batgirl career path.


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Both Alex and Rachel are using YouTube now to favorite/like videos they find. These are linked in their YouTube channel "feeds." Sometimes they post videos. Alex is also creating playlists of favorite videos:
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Dietary Guidelines Following a Stroke
A stroke may be very frightening to both the patient and family. It helps to remember that stroke survivors usually have at least some spontaneous recovery or natural healing and often recover further with rehabilitation. Two aspects of recovery that will be discussed here are ongoing treatments that will help support the patient's general health while undergoing various rehabilitation therapies, and prevention measures that will guide him/her toward a healthy weight and making improvements to his/her pre-stroke lifestyle to reduce his/her risk of having another stroke in the future. Not all of these issues or guidelines will apply to you/your family member. A Registered Dietitian will be able to assist you in personalizing an eating plan to meet your family's individual needs. Other specialized members of the healthcare team such as Physical and Occupational Therapists will assist with other areas of the patient's care as appropriate.
How can a stroke affect one's ability to eat?
Depending on the type and severity of the stroke a person may have little or no change in his/her ability to eat, or he or she may have severe impairments.
- Motor deficits can include muscle weakness of the tongue and lips, or nerve damage resulting in lack of coordination of muscles of the mouth, tongue and throat. Swallowing may become difficult or even dangerous. Chewing may become a challenge requiring altered food textures. If the hand muscles are affected the patient may need to be assisted with eating.
- Sensory deficits may affect the ability to smell or taste food, making food seem unpalatable and leading to decreased food intake.
- Cognitive deficits can include problems such as short attention span, visual field problems, judgment problems such as not knowing how to get the food from the plate to his/her mouth.
- Vision, hearing, and speech problems can make a variety of previously simple activities suddenly become very challenging or even impossible.
Why is weight so important?
Frequently stoke survivors will experience a period of depression. Loss of appetite is one possible and common symptom of depression. Combined with feeding problems such as those listed above, decreased food and fluid intake may result and malnutrition can occur. Malnutrition can quickly lead to a variety of problems including muscle loss causing weakness, skin breakdown leading to pressure ulcers, and an overall decline in health. Weight loss is one way that health professionals can monitor a patient for signs of inadequate nutrition.
At other times weight gain or other weight changes can be an important sign alerting health care providers to the onset of new medical problems, or may be an important method of monitoring an illness or treatment.
For overweight patients, gradual weight loss will be an important step toward preventing future strokes or other cardiovascular diseases. Weight loss helps to lower blood pressure and blood fats such as cholesterol, and it reduced the workload on the heart. In addition, healthy weight loss will ease mobility and transfers, which can be especially important during the rehabilitation period. A Registered Dietitian can assist with determining a healthy rate of weight loss as well as what types of foods should be included in the diet and in what amounts. The diet will need to be personalized to meet all of the person's goals such as improving blood sugar control, lowering triglyceride levels, or minimizing fluid retention. Physical activity will be equally important and an Exercise Physiologist can help tailor a program ideal for the patient.
What types of problems can occur?
Chewing or Swallowing Problems
A Speech Language Pathologist will evaluate the patient through a variety of tests and procedures to determine the most advanced texture of food and thinness of fluid that is safe for the patient to consume. Food textures range from a Pureed to a Regular consistency. Sometimes modifications such as extra gravies and sauces may be suggested to make foods both tastier and easier to eat. Liquids often will need to be thickened to prevent them from being breathed into the lungs. There are several levels of thickening: nectar, honey and pudding. Thickened products may be pre-made, or a thickening agent may be stirred into thin liquids to make the desired thickness. Specially designed utensils called adaptive equipment may be provided that allow a stroke survivor to eat or drink more independently. The Registered Dietitian and Speech Language Pathologist usually work closely together to ensure that patients and family members are all well educated on each aspect of feeding, especially if a patient will be discharged to home following rehabilitation.
Inadequate food intake
Many people are surprised to learn that stroke survivors may actually need more protein and calories than they did before the stroke. This is at least partly because the body needs a lot of energy for healing. In a rehabilitation setting, exercising increases calorie needs even further. When feeding and appetite problems are added to this need for increased nutrients, it is often very hard for stroke patients to eat enough to meet the body's demands through meals alone. Here are some common complaints and some solutions.
- "Nothing tastes good." There are many reasons why patients may find the food in a facility unpalatable. In addition to the possible loss of smell or taste sensation from the stroke itself and loss of appetite due to depression, many medications can alter the taste of foods. Flavor enhancers can sometimes be used in the cooking to give foods a stronger flavor. Social isolation and differing tastes in cuisine for ethnic or any other reason can also play a large role in causing some people to eat less when they are in a hospital setting. If a dining room is available, this may be a good option for those who are medically able to dine there. It is also critically important that efforts be made to accommodate the patient's food preferences. Be sure that you are fully aware of all of the options available to you/your family member.
- "I'm just not hungry." It's always important for patients to communicate well with their healthcare team members. If depression is the cause of the appetite loss and it is diagnosed right away, treatment will often cause the appetite to return. If it is not depression or social isolation and the patient is receiving foods that they would typically enjoy, the medication list can be evaluated to see whether perhaps a medication might be causing the problem and could be changed to an alternate. When all else fails, there are medications that are used specifically to stimulate appetite in these situations. Many times Physicians are not aware that their patients are experiencing these problems unless the patient or family members bring them to his/her attention. Nursing staff can be equally helpful by relaying messages to Physicians.
- "My teeth are loose." If a patient loses a significant amount of weight, his/her dentures or other dental devices may no longer fit well. A visit to the Dentist will be needed, but until then softer foods that are easier to chew can be served. Sometimes it is better to simply remove the poorly fitting device and eat without it than to attempt to use it when it is loose. This may be recommended anyway if motor dysfunction causes the jaws to move differently than they did when the device was fitted. Good oral care in general is very important to maximizing one's ability to eat and enjoy food. In fact, new research has found a link between untreated gum disease and increased risk for stroke, heart disease, and other diseases.
- "I just can't eat a lot at one time." A good solution to this problem is requesting small meals and snacks between meals. Focus on eating the highest calorie most nutrient dense foods first. A Registered Dietitian can work with the patient to find ways to increase the calories and protein in meals and snacks. Sometimes a supplemental food or beverage may be used. These supplements may be in the form of powders, canned or boxed beverages, bars, puddings and others. They generally come in several flavors. Many of these can be purchased for home use as well and are available in grocery stores and pharmacies.
Need for Tube Feeding
Sometimes a stroke survivor may not be able to safely eat or drink and will instead receive his/her nutrition through a feeding tube. Other times a patient may be eating but is unable to meet 100% of his/her nutrient needs and is becoming malnourished despite all other attempts, and then meals may be supplemented with a tube feeding. Tube feedings may be a temporary solution, or they may be required for the patient's remaining life. The Registered Dietitian will work closely with the Physician to assure that every effort is made to assist the patient to eat as well as he or she can first, and only then to use the tube feeding to provide the remaining nutrient needs so that malnutrition does not impair the patient's recovery.
If a patient is to return home with the tube feeding, a visiting Nurse or other home health care service may be provided. If family members will be directly involved in the patients care they should be sure to receive training on administering the tube feeding before taking the patient home from the hospital. The Nurse and Registered Dietitian may both be involved in this training. You will also need to be given information on how to purchase the tube feeding product unless that has already been arranged for you by Social Services. Tube feeding products come in many different types and many are designed specifically for use with particular diseases. It is important not to change the product or the quantity unless instructed to do so.
What do we do now that we're home?
Cooking tips
Here are several suggestions that may make eating easier and more pleasurable for you. If you've been given specific guidelines to follow at home by your healthcare team, be sure you adhere to them.
- Eat soft foods that are easy to chew and swallow. Examples include: scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, creamy soups, hot cereals, cottage cheese, bananas.
- Cook foods until soft and tender. Tenderize meats or stick with poultry and fish.
- Cut foods into small pieces or process in a blender or food processor to a pureed texture.
- Add gravies, sauces and other condiments to foods to increase moisture.
- Eat foods at room temperature to enhance the flavors. Avoiding hot and cold foods and fluids also helps prevent coughing.
- Try tart foods like citrus fruits or juices. This stimulates saliva production and may help keep your mouth moist while eating.
- Use strong seasonings such as garlic, onion, oregano, rosemary, basil or pepper if your taste sensation is dulled. Experiment to find the flavors you like best.
- Take small bites and chew slowly. Eat in a relaxed atmosphere.
What to eat
The following are foods that are particularly beneficial. If you follow a special diet due to health conditions, don't make any changes without consulting your healthcare providers.
- Fruits and Vegetables: There is some evidence that fruits and vegetables may protect against stroke. There is a great deal of evidence that they help lower blood pressure and prevent hypertension, which is a major risk factor for stroke. Eat a variety of different fruits and vegetables, especially those with dark colors and those that are fresh in season.
- Fatty Fish: Omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel and sardines are thought to be protective against stroke. Eating these types of fish two to three times a week is recommended, especially if the fish is replacing fatty meats or fried foods. Use caution to avoid any bones. Other sources of omega-3 fatty acids include omega-3 eggs, ground flax seed, and canola and soybean oils.
Essentially the guidelines for stroke nutrition are the same as those for heart health. The following guidelines therefore apply:
- Limit saturated and trans fats to a minimum. Avoid fried foods, fatty meats, butter and margarine, and creamed or whole-milk products. Instead choose lean meats, poultry and fish or substitute legumes and soy products for meats. Choose tub margarines containing plant stanol or sterol esters that help to lower cholesterol. Minimize use of highly processed, canned and frozen prepared foods.
- Limit salt to 2300 mg per day. Substitute other seasonings and flavorings.
- Limit alcohol to two drinks per day for most men and one drink per day for women and lighter weight people. (1 drink = 12 oz beer, 5 oz wine or 1.5 oz 80-proof liquor)
- Choose low fat or fat free dairy products in place of higher fat versions.
- Read food labels carefully watching for the words "whole grain" as one of the first ingredients. Including several servings of whole grain foods each day confers numerous health benefits. Substitute whole grain breads, pastas and flours for their traditional white versions.
- A variety of nuts can be an important component of a heart healthy diet, but not everyone will be able to eat nuts or nut butters. Nuts are very hard and crunchy, while nut butters are thick and sticky. Be sure that they are safe for you before adding nut products to your diet.
To view or download a series of handouts on stroke prevention and life after stroke by the American Stroke Association visit: http://www.strokeassociation.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3018561. Accessed May 2007.
Call the Stroke Association at 1-888-4-STROKE for additional information or to request other fact sheets.
To download the complete copy of Your Guide to Lowering Your Blood Pressure with Dash, the DASH Eating Plan visit: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/hbp/dash/new_dash.pdf. Accessed May 2007.


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This spa guesthouse is located in Marrakech (Palm Groves), close to Museum Palmeraie, Marrakesh Museum, and Ben Youssef Mosque. Local attractions also include Almoravid Koubba and Bab Debbagh.
Property Features
In addition to a restaurant, Dar Ayniwen features an outdoor pool. Other amenities include a full-service spa and complimentary wireless Internet access.
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In addition to a full-service spa, Dar Ayniwen features an outdoor pool and a sauna. The guesthouse offers a restaurant. A complimentary breakfast is offered. High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary.
This romantic guesthouse also offers a steam room, spa services, and a library. A roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request), a theme park shuttle, and an area shuttle are complimentary for guests. Onsite valet parking is complimentary. The property may provide extended parking privileges to guests after check-out (surcharge).
- Sauna
- 24-hour front desk
- Airport transportation (complimentary)
- Multilingual staff
- Babysitting or childcare
- Number of floors - 2
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Free breakfast
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Fireplace in lobby
- Full-service spa
- Shopping center shuttle (complimentary)
- Theme park shuttle (complimentary)
- Hair salon
- Beach/pool umbrellas
- Total number of rooms - 8
- Laundry facilities
- Library
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Free valet parking
- Porter/bellhop
- Luggage storage
- Restaurant
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Complimentary grocery shopping service
- Area shuttle (complimentary)
- Spa services on site
- Steam room
- Outdoor pool
- Use of nearby fitness center (complimentary)
- Wedding services
- Casino shuttle (complimentary)
- Turkish bath/Hammam
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free Wi-Fi
- Garden
- Train station pickup (complimentary)
- Shopping on site
Stay connected
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
Park your car
Free valet parking
In your room
- Pay movies
- DVD player
- Fireplace
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Patio
- Climate control
- Air conditioning
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Microwave
- Daily housekeeping
- Designer toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- In-room massage available
- Slippers
- Shower only
- Bidet
- Individually decorated
- Satellite TV service
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Cribs/infant beds available
- iPod docking station
- Room service (24 hours)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free Wi-Fi
Eat and drink
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast.
Orangerie - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered and 24-hour room service is available.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a steam room.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the guesthouse's full-service spa. Services include massages, facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and Turkish bath/hammam.
- Sauna in spa
- Massages
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body scrubs
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
The fine print for Dar Ayniwen
When you arrive
Check-in time ends at 2 AM
Check-in time starts at 1 PM
When you leave
Check-out time is 8 PM
How you can pay
Your pets
Pets allowed, Maximum number of pets per room 1
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 30 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
We should mention
This property offers transfers from the airport and train station. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 10 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
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Book a stay at Dar Ayniwen and receive 1 spa discount coupon at check-in, valid for 10% off spa treatments
Offer valid per guest/night. Guest must request coupon at check-in. Valid only at the on-site spa. Offer is combinable with other promotions. Includes taxes and gratuities. Valid anytime, subject to availability. Other restrictions may apply.


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Who'll replace Mosley as FIA President? Could be...Mosley
Speculation has already grown its legs, with several rumored candidates already being vetted in the motorsport press. The most obvious candidate is Michel Boeri, who currently presides over both the Monaco automobile club as well as the FIA senate and who, according to some earlier reports, is already stepping in to take over some of Mosley's responsibilities. Mosley, however, refuted such reports, and doesn't think Boeri would be interested in his job. Current FIA Vice-President Hermann Tomczyk, who was touted as a potential Mosley replacement amidst the latter's recent scandal, told members of the German press he's not interested in the job, either.
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For his part, Mosley says he'll endorse a specific candidate if there is more than one in the running. As reported earlier, the always controversial and embattled figure says he's owed an apology from FOTA for what he claims were blatant misrepresentations to the media about the nature of the agreement between the two motorsport groups. If he doesn't get his apology, Mosley says he could call the whole thing off and stand for re-election in October, which would make this whole discussion rather academic, to say nothing of the future of the sport and its regulatory body.
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