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John Fairbanks has been named the new public affairs specialist at the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA).
Fairbanks joins NCUA from the Brookings Institution, where he served as a senior media relations officer. Prior to joining Brookings, Fairbanks served as the public affairs manager for the Vermont Housing Finance Agency for eight years. He also has five years' of communications and press experience in Congress …
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7/6/12)--The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) should coordinate with the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) and its member regulators to improve its own protections for private FSOC information, and better protect FSOC information from unauthorized disclosure, the NCUA's Office of the Inspector General (OIG) said in a recent review.
NCUA Chairman Debbie Matz is a member of the FSOC, which was created when the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act was signed into law in 2010. The council provides a forum for discussion between various regulatory agencies and has also been tasked with monitoring markets for disturbances and overseeing the resolution of troubled financial institutions.
Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner is the current chairman of the FSOC. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, Comptroller of the Currency Thomas Curry, Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Mary Schapiro, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Chairman Martin Gruenberg, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray, Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Gary Gensler, and Federal Housing Finance Agency Acting Director Edward DeMarco are also voting members of the council. An independent insurance industry representative is also given a vote, and non-voting members and observers also attend FSOC meetings.
In its analysis of NCUA information security practices, the OIG found that the agency, in general, does a good job of protecting sensitive information. However, the OIG said the NCUA's policies or procedures for handling, protecting and controlling confidential non-public information, analyses or documentation of FSOC deliberations were limited.
The OIG said potential improvements could include:
Protecting oral communication of confidential non-public FSOC information;
Inventorying or tracking FSOC information requests and responses;
Controlling access to and authorizing release of confidential non-public information to FSOC, FSOC member agencies or other external parties, such as the U.S. Congress; and
Placing appropriate markings on FSOC information to identify it as containing confidential information.
The NCUA responded to the OIG report, saying that its existing information security policies, procedures, and training are effective. However, the agency said it would work with its fellow FSOC members to implement improved information security policies, procedures, and practices for FSOC information.
For the full OIG report, use the resource link.
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Compliance Remittance rate-risk changes on the way
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WASHINGTON (7/6/12)--Details on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) upcoming remittance regulation, and the National Credit Union Administration's (NCUA) pending interest rate risk (IRR) rules, are among the items covered in the June edition of the Credit Union National Association's (CUNA)
Monthly Wrap-Up.
The June edition of the Wrap-Up was published on July 2.
The remittance and IRR info, Bank Secrecy Act e-filing news and compliance dates for the NCUA's new Troubled Debt Restructuring regulation are all covered in a new occasional
Wrap-Up feature, known as Compliance Shorts.
The "Compliance Shorts" column also prepares credit unions for compliance challenges coming in the next year, including changes to Regulation B adverse action notices, Regulation V risk-based pricing model forms, and Regulation Z credit card application and solicitation model forms.
Wrap-Up also periodically features cartoons that mix comedy and compliance issues.
CUNA in the Wrap-Up notes that credit unions with more than $10 billion in assets will be required to amend their Reg B adverse action notices to list the CFPB as the agency that examines them for Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) compliance. This change will need to be made by January 1, 2013.
State-chartered credit unions will not need to make this change, and federal credit unions should list the NCUA's Office of Consumer Protection as their ECOA examiner on these forms, CUNA adds.
The Reg V and Reg Z changes are also simple, and merely involve adding CFPB information to the forms. These changes will also need to be made by Jan. 1, 2013, CUNA said.
This edition of the Wrap-Up features a list of CUNA training programs to prepare credit unions for a myriad of coming compliance conundrums, and to educate credit union staff on some general credit union/finance industry issues.
The question-and-answer section of the Wrap-Up highlights questions addressed by CUNA's compliance staff in the CompBlog during the month of June.
For more of CUNA
monthly Wrap-Up, and other compliance gems, use the resource links.
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WASHINGTON (7/6/12)--In what it indicated was one of probably three website posts on the subject, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Thursday started to prepare consumers, credit unions and other financial institutions, and any other interested parties, for the upcoming introduction of the new combined mortgage disclosure form.
To the home-buying and potential home-buying public, the CFPB message said:
"If you've ever applied for a mortgage loan, you've received two forms required by federal law: a two-page Truth in Lending form and a three-page Good Faith Estimate. They are meant to give you the basic facts about home loans that you apply for and to help you pick the mortgage product that's best for you. But these forms have overlapping information and complicated terms and are just plain difficult to understand."
The CFPB goes on to note that it has worked months to gather comments from consumers and lending industry representatives from across the country as it designed a simplified disclosure document.
"Soon, we will submit a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to the
Federal Register
to begin the public notice-and-comment process.
"When we submit the proposed rule, we're also going to release a lot of interesting information here on our site: a side-by-side comparison of the existing forms and the new ones, reports on what we learned from testing the forms and from our discussions with small businesses, a timeline of the project leading up to this point, and a new way of presenting the rules and commentary that tell industry how to fill out the forms."
So stayed tuned.
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Fofó Iosefa Fiti Sunia (born March 13, 1937) was the first non-voting Delegate from American Samoa to the United States House of Representatives. He was born in Fagasá, Pago Pago, and attended the University of Hawaii. Sunia was the administrative officer for the Samoan affairs-liaison functions for the Governor of American Samoa, and served as a translator and interpreter and an election commissioner from 1961 to 1966. He founded the Samoan News newspaper in 1964 and became director of tourism for the Government of American Samoa in 1966, serving until 1970. Sunia was elected a territorial Senator in 1970 and was a member of the legislature until 1978. He also formerly served as president and chairman of the American Samoan Development Corporation. Sunia was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives, and served from January 3, 1981 until his resignation on September 6, 1988, after he was indicted on charges of running a payroll padding scheme. He is currently a resident of Pago Pago.  ( Wikipedia article )
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Students who want to register for travel courses must first apply through the Colleges of the Fenway GEO Center on www.cof.studioabroad.com. All requirements must be completed as listed on studio abroad before a student is accepted into a course. In addition to Simmons travel courses, other College of the Fenway courses are listed on the site. After registration on studio abroad, the GEO Center will ask for you to deposit for your course. The GEO will send the list of completed and accepted registrations to the Registrar. This is how you will be registered for the travel course. Interested students should create an account on studio abroad as soon as possible. Studies significant collections of art and antiquities in museums, galleries, and country houses in and near London; how they were formed; and their relationship to changing social and political contexts in Britain. Topics include classical and Assyrian art at the British Museum in relationship to empire building in 18th- and 19th-century England, portraiture as a document of changing aristocratic ideals and national identity, and the Victoria and Albert Museum as an example of social reform.
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They claim to need to change and update their message, yet the usual suspects....Palin, Santorum, Perry etc are the keynote speakers and Christie is excluded.
This isn't the GOP, it's a club of like minded, right wing religious fundamentalists who's priority is to shape social policies in the US.
They have become the party of the 18th century.
Sarah Palin's depths of stupidity and bimboism never cease to amaze me. The speech she gave wasn't a speech so much as it was a collection of one liners much like what would be delivered by a cheerleader at a pep rally. No substance, no cognitive quality whatsoever, all shouted out to get a reaction from the crowd. She's no longer a politician (not that she ever was), she's worse than Ann Coulter...offering nothing to the conversation but division.
The GOP will never be able to move past the last 2 losses if they continue to pay that pig lipstick service. You can't sell the message of outreach and empathy for minorities in one breath and then pay a 40-something year old harpy to undermine that with comments about, once again, Barack Obama's birth certificate.
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Fibromyalgia is a common yet often misunderstood and misdiagnosed painful condition causing chronic pain. Many people suffering experience a variety of fibromyalgia pain symptoms. For that reason, fibromyalgia pain treatments can vary, as well. However, the fibromyalgia doctors at the Center are trained and experienced in strategies proven to improve the quality of life for people experiencing fibromalgia.
If you take the name apart, fibro is a medical term for connective tissue, myo is a medical term for muscle, and algia is a medical term for pain. Literally then the name means pain in the muscle and connective tissue. This syndrome is characterized by pain, both above and below the waist and on the left and right side of the body; stiffness; fatigue; sleep disturbance; and, in some cases, depression.
Some experts believe that fibromyalgia is a name given to a pattern of complaints that are really symptoms of an undiagnosed condition. This can be a hormonal or nutritional deficiency or an undiagnosed infection often of the sinuses, urinary tract or intestines. Other experts view fibromyalgia as a distinct clinical entity diagnosed by the presence of the symptoms described above and the presence of pain at 11 out of 18 distinct points identified by the American College of Rheumatology in the presence of otherwise normal lab, x-ray, and electrodiagnostic studies. In clinical practice both scenarios are seen. For this reason physicians who treat individuals with fibromyalgia pain must both perform a thorough diagnostic evaluation to rule out underlying conditions and provide treatment options to manage the symptoms of fibromyalgia when a correctable cause can not be found.
In the absence of a correctable condition, there is no cure for primary fibromyalgia. There are, however, strategies which can lessen the pain and disability associated with the condition. There is no cure for diabetes, but individuals with diabetes can lessen the impact of the disease by taking their medications as prescribed, following their diet, and exercising according to their doctor's instructions. In the same way there are things that an individual with fibromyalgia can do to control the symptoms and lessen the pain and fatigue. Interventions used to decrease the pain and fatigue of fibromyalgia include sleep management, activity pacing, graded cardiovascular exercise, nutritional counseling and medical and nutritional infusions.
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And the silk jacket that is now a little silk dress is here.
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Skirt suit. A) Jacket of black boucle wool. Long, set-in sleeves with hem edged in black satin. Turn-back collar, black satin revers. Four front patch pockets with flaps trimmed in black satin and one circular black satin-covered button on each pocket. Lined in black silk satin. Combined designer's/retailer's label at inside back collar: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell" B) Blouse of black satin. Piped around jewel neckline and sleeveless armholes. 2" waistband ties at left side. Zipper closure from hem partway up left side. Center back opening with 2 hook & loops. Unlined. Six elastic loops around hem to attach to skirt. No labels in blouse. C) Skirt of black boucle wool. Mid-length; 4 gored with two zippers at waist creating a "front flap" which also secures with two tabs at waistband, each tab secured with two hook-and-eyes. Four buttons at waistband which secure to loops on hem of blouse. Lined in black silk. No labels found in skirt.
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Evening dress of white silk jersey. Floor length; long dolman sleeves. Deep V neckline. Set-in waistline gathered at sides. Skirt gathers below set-in waistline. Left side zipper with two snaps; petersham at interior of waist. Hip drapery with wide sewn in "belt", pleated at ends and closed with 4 hook & eyes. Unlined. Combined designer/retailer label on inside left seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell"
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Cocktail dress of black faille and white linen with jacket and belt. A) Bolero style jacket in black silk faille. Center front opening with four small black circular buttons and bound buttonholes. Short, set-in sleeves trimmed with three matching buttons on tops of sleeves with bound buttonholes. Small welt pockets at sides. Jacket and sleeves lined in white silk satin. Combined designer/retailer label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell" B) Dress of black silk faille. Set-in waistline with upper bodice of white linen. Linen bodice is sleeveless and has center front opening with five white circular plastic buttons and bound buttonholes. Banded collar extends to form bow tie ends. Mid-calf length skirt is full and formed by 10 panels. Left side zipper under arm hole. Black grosgrain ribbon petersham at natural waist with single hook & eye closure. Set-in waist section supported by metal boning. Lined in black silk in lower portion of skirt. Entire skirt section lined in heather brown woolen fabric to stiffen skirt. C) Narrow belt covered in black silk faille. Rectangular self covered buckle.
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Calotte of beige fabric, heavily beaded. The calotte (also spelled "calot") is constructed with a low, domed crown of stiffened net and beige fabric, with areas that extend down at sides and back. The whole is covered with clear sequins, yellow rhinestones, bugle beads, small metal strips, etc. The hat has an inner peach/beige grosgrain ribbon hatband, and four small metal loops sewn in to use to attach to wearer's head with bobby pins. Designer's label: "Gilbert Orcel / 5 Rue de Cirque Paris (8º)"
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Hatlet of three black velvet rings over black net embellished with rhinestones.
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Calotte style hat of black cabochons and bugle beads. Black velvet piping at edges. Lined in black netting.
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Calotte style hat of black satin. Bow of black satin as trim. Net at back of hat. Hatpin with head covered in matching satin. Lined. Comb at inside front of hat for securing hat to wearer's head. Retailer's label: "A. Harris & Co. / Dallas" Union/size label to right of retailer's label.
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Calotte of brown straw. Styled as a calotte (also spelled "calot"), the hat has a teardrop shaped crown of dark brown straw, with the "point" of the teardrop extending down the right side of the wearer's head. The edge of the crown is trimmed with two bands of grosgrain ribbon, cream and brown, which have been tightly pleated and arranged to simulate a herringbone pattern. At the right side the ribbons form two simulated plumes. The hat is unlined, with an inner hatband of dark brown grosgrain ribbon. A small cream stitch on the hatband indicates the front of the hat. Retailer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Neiman-Marcus" The hat is accompanied by a single short hatpin, the head of which is covered with dark brown grosgrain ribbon matching that of the hat.
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Hat of brown straw. The domed crown of varnished woven brown straw is encircled at the base by a ribbon of brown velvet which has loops and a trailing end at one side simulating a bow. The ribbon is trimmed along the lower edge with a string of beads, simulating small pearls, which loops around the "bow". The flat brim folds under at the edge, forming a double thickness. The hat is unlined, and has an inner hatband of brown grosgrain ribbon along the lower inside edge of the crown. There are no labels or tags in the hat.
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Hat of white straw and navy blue/black embroidery appliques. The domed crown is of finely woven white straw. The narrow brim turns up at the edges, somewhat irregularly, and is edged in dark navy blue/black embroidery appliques that cover upper and lower parts of the brim. The inside of the crown has a dark navy blue/black grosgrain ribbon inner hatband. Designer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Hazel Eller - Custom Made". Accompanied by two short hat-pins, one with a head covered in matching straw, the other with a simulated pearl head.


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Chopsticks & Kitchenware » Kitchen & Home Utensils » Christmas Santa Placemats and Coasters
Christmas Santa Placemats and Coasters
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Bin Number - CH09-15
This 12-piece set comes with 6 vinyl placemats and 6 coasters. Featuring a festive and lavish image of Santa Claus flying in his sleigh, filled with gifts and pulled by four reindeers. This table setting set is sure to catch your guests' eyes. The shiny textures in the image bring Santa's Christmas sleigh ride to life.


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Laser tag is an energetic game that is great for the whole family. It combines aspects of classic hide-and-seek and tag – with an added high tech twist! Players each wear lighted vests. Players also each carry a futuristic-looking "phaser" that is aimed at opponents with the goal of "tagging" the lights on their vests to score points.
The laser tag game at our San Antonio,TX location is completely safe and painless. A harmless radio signal is transferred from the phaser to the vest. When the signal is aimed correctly, it connects with the vest and points are scored. To enjoy Laser Tag you must be at least 42" tall.
Drive, bump and giggle your way to fun, as you plow into your family and friends in the super fun Bumper Cars!
Each car has a fun animal theme, the music plays loud and the lights flash all around – all for maximum fun!
To enjoy the Bumper Cars you need to be at least 44" tall and weigh less than 250 pounds.
Lazer Frenzy is a laser maze where you will be challenged to complete a variety of objectives while carefully navigating through a web of laser beams.
Lazer Frenzy puts you into a spy movie – your objective is to achieve the highest score and complete your mission
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Giveaway: Chest R Desk
Hi friends! Happy Friday! I have a fun giveaway for you today. YEA! You may remember a few weeks earlier I shared a little bit about the Chest R Desk.
Well, today I get to give a few away…just in time for Christmas! Wouldn't it be a fun thing for your little one to wake up to on Christmas morning?! You could even personalize it with their name. We got to review the white one and my son LOVES it! He is very protective of it too. He now stores all his crayons and coloring books in the storage box and pulls out the desk when he is ready to color. He doesn't need any help from me… he's 3!
This new little piece of furniture called the Chest R Desk is so versatile. It's a chest, a chair and a desk all in one! It really is a great idea!
They sent us one for review and so far the kids are loving it! I think we need a second one so that they don't fight over the one we have.
Here's a little video below that shows how it works:
It works for kids between the ages 3-12 years old. It would be great for homework, craft projects, homeschool and so much more. I love how the little chest below allows your child to keep all their items with the desk. The design is great too! The hinge on the chest is one where it closes slowly so it will never slam shut. It also has a little cut out to avoid little fingers from getting smashed.
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It comes with decorative decals if you'd like to decorate it, or you could customize it however you'd like. Simple vinyl with your child's name on it would be so cute! At just under $60 dollars, it would make a great Christmas gift!
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What do you mean "which distribution" ?
I follow the "How To Set Up A Load-Balanced MySQL Cluster".
The following are the spec i used;
Operating system : Ubuntu 5.10
* 10.100.100.102 MySQL cluster node 1 ( 1 NIC )
* 10.100.100.103 MySQL cluster node 2 ( 1 NIC )
* 10.100.100.101 Load Balancer 1 / MySQL cluster ( 1 NIC )
management server ( 1 NIC )
* 10.100.100.104 Load Balancer 2 ( 1 NIC )
All connected to 1 switch then to internet.
All package using apt-get as in tutorial except the mysql-max 5.0.27 version changed.
From the tutorial, i succeed follow until page 4 and completed it with no problem. Mysql clustering work fine and pass all test mentioned. ( So i comfirm until here with 100% no mistake).
So the following step is "6 Configure The Load Balancers" until the end of "page 7 Create A Database Called ldirector" which required to type "ifup lo:0" command at the last page. When i ifup lo:0 the network interface at the sql1 node and sql2 node , the mysql cluster management (ndb_mgm) will automatically show
Cluster Configuration
[ndbd(NDB)] 2 node(s)
id=2 (not connected, accepting connect from 10.100.100.102)
id=3 (not connected, accepting connect from 10.100.100.103)
[ndb_mgmd(MGM)] 1 node(s)
id=1 @10.100.100.101 (Version: 5.0.27)
[mysqld(API)] 2 node(s)
id=4 (not connected, accepting connect from any host)
id=5 (not connected, accepting connect from any host)
The mysql cluster disconnected. Without any error log or error specificed. The situation just like i pull out the cable.
Can you let me know is this situation normal after i type ifup lo:0 at sql node mysql clustering with disconnected?
I think i misunderstand or misconfiguring some part of the network. But i dono which part. I am sure there were no typo error( All have been re-check several times). So i wont ask many question first. I hope falko can correct me step by step. If any information needed please state it, i will provide it as soon as possible.
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iCLOUD AND SNOW LEOPARD
Snow Leopard (OSX 10.6.x) and earlier systems are not compatible with iCloud: Lion 10.7.5 is the minimum requirement, Mountain Lion recommended.
You cannot create an iCloud account on Snow Leopard or earlier. If you have opened an iCloud account on a Lion/Mountain Lion Mac or an iOS5/6 device this will be the situation on Snow Leopard:
You will be able to access email and calendars on the iCloud website at
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You will not be able to sync contacts or bookmarks from a pre-Lion Mac.
You will be able to enter the
server settings
for email manually in the Mail application and access your email. A pictorial instruction page on doing this is
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here for Tiger
You will not be able to sync your calendars directly.
Some people have been able to set up calendar syncing by using the method detailed
- this is an unsupported hack and may not be reliable, and may stop working at some future point. (See below for alternatives.)
Address Book won't sync:
this page
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(Macs running Tiger can access Mail but will not be able to sync the other data.)
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Wow! I was totally surprised to see several emails from Spark this morning. I am humbled to be today's Spark motivator today! A little about me... I started my journey at 235, I lost almost 100 pounds in less than a year, I love The Lord, I am married to a wonderful man, we lost our first daughter at 23 weeks, we are blessed with a 13 month little girl, I was a teacher but now I stay home. SparkPeople was the key to my weight loss.
I noticed most of you checking out my page are pretty new to weight loss. I thought I would make a list of tips that helped me reach my goals.
1. You have to want to lose weight for you!
I had tried to lose weight more times than I can count. Every other time I was doing it for someone else. The last time I had just lost my baby and I wanted to be healthy. I wanted to be healthy!
2. Make small goals!
My first goal was to lose 20 pounds. I honestly didn't think I would reach that goal. However, I had commited to using Spark and I followed their suggestions. I did lose 20, 50, 75 and got to my goal of losing 95 pounds!
3. Slowly change your diet!
You can't go from eating 3,000 calories to 1,200 without feeling starved. I first figured out about how much I was eating/day and slowly lowered my calories. Most of the time I ate around 1,500 calories.
4. Find some lower calorie foods you love!
I love popcorn! I love apples, oranges, chicken, kiwi, pears, bell peppers, tomatoes, blueberries, green beans, vitatops, homemade smoothies, etc. Find what foods can be you go to foods.
5. Find some exercises you love!
I am blessed to have an elliptical at my house. I enjoy watching TV and doing the elliptical. I started slow. I did like 10 minutes, really slowly at first. At my peak ( before I got pregnant again,) I was doing 60-90 minutes at a time. I also loved Jillian Michaels videos. I never went to the gym.
6. Join Spark's social side!
I started blogging soon after I started. I made friends who kept me accountable. I found I really enjoy blogging. Read success stories.
7. Believe in yourself!
You can do this. When I first started my journey, I honestly thought it would be like every other time. Failure. I had tried to lose weight my entire life. This was the only time I was successful. I know you can do it. You have to believe it too :)
If you need any advice or help, send me a message.
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Last night my husband, daughter and I went shopping to find him new sandals. We were browsing around and I found a Dallas Cowboys shirt (we are huge fans) that I liked. I tried on the medium because it looked like it was running a bit small. Well the medium was too tight so I ended up getting the large. Now to some this may seem like it isn't a big deal but before my pregnancy I definitely could have fit into the medium and probably the small. I have only a couple pairs of jeans that fit me and most of my shirts are getting a little tight. So lets say last night I had a wake up call!
Having a baby and trying to get back into shape and down to pre-pregnancy weight/size is much harder than I ever anticipated. Everyone I have talked to has told me to take my time and I will eventually get there. Well its been almost 10 months since Lydia was born and my weight has been stuck at 160 for the past 5-6 months! Three years ago 160 would sound like a dream! But since I know my body works the best and is healthiest at around 140.... I need to stop making excuses.
I know why my weight is stuck. I'm still eating like I am pregnant and staying home has greatly reduced my activity level. Don't get me wrong, staying home has been an absolute blessing but something needs to change. I need to track my calories, exercise more and at a greater intensity and eat more fruits and veggies.
So I reset my goals on Spark. My new goal is to lose 20 pounds by the end of the year. I have 12 weeks so it is a goal that is attainable. I plan to do intense cardio at least 3 days a week and strength training at least 2 days a week. Attainable. I plan to fit into my jeans that are too small in 12 weeks. Attainable. I plan to be a good role model to my daughter. Attainable.
I can do this with the help of Spark and my friends. Please hold me accountable. Check up on me once in awhile to make sure I am keeping my goals a priority.
What are some goals you have been putting off?
We had a busy September! Traveling most weekends and seeing friends and family. I was looking forward to a restful week! On Monday Lydia and I both came down with a cold. I still have a bit of congestion and Lydia's nose is still running but we are getting over it. Hopefully next week I can get back on track with diet and exercise. I haven't been eating too poorly, I just need to track my calories!
I hope your October is off to a good start. Its going to start cooling down this weekend in Nebraska! Looking forward to it.
Well.... It looks like you all keep me accountable worked! I'm sitting here covered in sweat, heart rate up, feeling pretty proud. I could be upset that I had to stop several times or that I'm basically starting over with my fitness but I'm not!!! I took the first step which was scary and I was intimidated by failure but one step would have been a success. That first step is sooo important. If you can take that first step you are a success story. Maybe tomorrow you can take two or even 20 steps!
It took me over 16 minutes to run a mile on my elliptical. Before my pregnancy I could go 5 miles without even stopping. But that's ok!! I'll get there! I just need to commit to exercising most days. Get that heart rate up. I feel great after a good work out! I can do this and you can too!!
What are your goals? What intimidates you? What's stopping you from reaching your goals?
Hi Sparkers,
I hope you are all doing well and reaching your goals. I wish I could say I am reaching my goals. I still have 15 pounds to get back to me pre-pregnancy weight. I am setting a goal for tomorrow to get on the elliptical for at least 15 minutes. I think if I just do it, it will get easier. Here is a bit of depressing news... I haven't exercised since Lydia was born besides walking. Keep me accountable!
Otherwise we are doing really well. Lydia is such a sweetheart. She is so happy and smiley all the time. She really loves food. Some of her favorites are blueberries, peaches, cheese, yogurt, bananas, chicken, baby puffs, green beans, squash, Kashi blueberry waffles, peas, eggs... She likes to eat!
I am doing well with my eating but without exercise I am not going to drop this weight. I can DO this!
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NEW ULM, Minn. - The MLC women's basketball team beat Minnesota, Morris by the score of 69-63 Saturday night to win the UMAC Postseason Tournament championship and advance to the NCAA Division III National Tournament.
The game was as close as expected between the conference co-champions from the regular season, with MLC holding a lead for much of the way before winning the second UMAC Tournament title in program history, and the first since the 2005-06 season.
The Knights started the game hot from the field, taking a 6-0 lead on the way to a 37-29 halftime lead. Erica Babinec was the shooting star for MLC in the half, scoring a game-high 12 points before the break.
The Knights built the lead to 61-49 with 9:53 to play in the game before the defending tournament champs from UMM made an 11-0 run to cut the deficit to one, and then tied the game at 63-63 with a three-pointer from Allie Sannes with 4:02 to play.
Following several stops from both teams, the Knights took the lead with 2:46 to play on a pair of Brittney Gossen free throws, and then shut the Cougars out the rest of the way while icing the game away with four free throws in the final minute.
Free throws were a big story in the game, with MLC finishing the night 18-18 from the charity stripe, while the Cougars were only able to get to the line five times in the game, making four of them.
Babinec finished with a game-high 22 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, helping her win Most Valuable Player honors for the tournament. In the two games, Babinec averaged 17 points and 12.5 rebounds per game.
Amanda Burk joined Babinec with a double-double, scoring 13 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. Brittney Gossen added ten points and five rebounds.
The Cougars were led by Emily Mehr, who finished with 21 points and five rebounds. Jenni Noordmans added nine points, seven rebounds and three steals.
With the win, MLC heads into the NCAA Division III Tournament with a record of 20-7, while UMM finished its season with a record of 18-9.
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"Georgia Power's restoration assistance following three major storms was truly remarkable," said Kuhn. "We congratulate Georgia Power's work through the industry's mutual assistance program. Their crews were essential in helping their fellow utility companies restore service. Importantly, this assistance also shows their compassion in helping others in their time of need."
Bowers added, "We are always willing to help our neighbors recover in challenging times. At Georgia Power, our motto is 'A Citizen Wherever We Serve.' From the outpouring of appreciation received from the Gulf Coast, the Midwest and Northeast following these three major events, it's clear that our storm teams lived up to that motto. We are very proud of the skill, dedication and compassion they displayed."
Considering the three events together, company storm teams comprising nearly 1,400 employees spent 41 days enduring hard work, difficult weather and often-challenging living conditions away from home. Almost half of that time was spent on the Hurricane Sandy restoration, which also represented the company's largest deployment since Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
For Hurricane Sandy, some 724 employees participated, representing more than 40 percent of line worker resources. Additionally, 137 contractors were released to help.In Atlanta, additional assistance was provided as Georgia Power customer service representatives handled a portion of off-system customer calls in a relatively new form of mutual assistance. Telecommunications technology and a highly skilled call center staff enabled Georgia Power to help with overflow calls from the utility in the disaster area. Both awards were made following an international nomination process and were presented during EEI's winter CEO meeting January 10, 2013, in Phoenix, Ariz. The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) is the association of U.S. shareholder-owned electric companies. Members serve 95 percent of the ultimate customers in the shareholder-owned segment of the industry, and represent approximately 70 percent of the U.S. electric power industry. We also have more than 65 international electric companies as affiliate members, and more than 170 industry suppliers and related organizations as associate members.
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I teach in the Brandeis Graduate Professional Studies Bioinformatics M.S. degree program. I am also a scientist at the Amgen San Francisco research labs, where I work with chemists and biologists on the discovery of new medicines for oncology and neuroscience diseases. My scientific interests are in computer-aided drug design and biological sequence-structure relationships.
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Analysis of kinase inhibitor selectivity using a thermodynamics-based partition index Cheng AC et al. (2010) J Med Chem.
Quinazolin-4-piperidin-4-methyl sulfamide PC-1 inhibitors: Alleviating hERG interactions through structure based design. Patel SD et al. (2009) Bioorg Med Chem Lett.
Predicting selectivity and druggability in drug discovery. Cheng AC. (2008) Annual Reports Comp Chem.
Structure-based maximal affinity model predicts small-molecule druggability. Cheng AC et al. (2007) Nature Biotechnology.
Structure-based identification of small molecule binding sites using a free energy model. Coleman RG et al. (2006) J Chem Inf Model.
Optimal charges in lead optimization: a structure-based neuraminidase case study. Armstrong KA et al. (2006) J Med Chem.
An intuitive approach to measuring protein surface curvature. Coleman RG et al. (2005) Proteins.
Ab-initio interaction energies of amino acid side-chain hydrogen bond interactions with nucleic acid bases. Cheng AC et al. (2004) J Am Chem Soc.
Recognition of nucleic acid bases and base-pairs by hydrogen bonding to amino acid side-chains. Cheng AC et al. (2003) J Mol Biol.


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An interview with Ron Cash, Atlantic City's director of health and human services, on Minority Health Month
It was last Friday afternoon, Sept. 5. We had no idea whether Tropical Storm Hanna was going to kick in the teeth of the shore's oceanfront or merely stick out its tongue. At any rate, it was on this day that I was able to get Ron Cash, Atlantic City's director of health and human services, to discuss an emergency of a more chronic nature: minority health.
The state of New Jersey recognizes September as Minority Health Month with special emphasis on the diseases (some totally preventable, like HIV/AIDS) that are killing non-white residents at rates sometimes double their counterparts. New Jersey has special programs and information aimed at educating minorities about their risk factors, prevention and improving their overall health. Specific information can be found at the Web site www.state.nj.us/health/commiss/omh/.
Even while helping Atlantic City prepare for an impending storm, Cash was intent on speaking with me concerning the health of all local residents, workers and visitors.
How long have you been working with Atlantic City's Health Department?
I have worked with the Health Department here in Atlantic City in some capacity for [more than] 27 years. I have not been the director for all of those years.
How have the issues of health changed in Atlantic City?
The biggest concern then was occupational health. One of the biggest changes we've made to improve health has been creating a smoke-free work environment. In regards to occupational health, our focus today is on preventing food-born illnesses at restaurants and making sure they follow strict health guidelines. Today the more pressing health issues revolve around more environmental health issues than work-related issues. We're looking at cleanliness of the ocean water. We are also still pressed by the presence of HIV and AIDS. Over 500 residents have died from HIV/AIDS over the years.
What is Minority Health Month?
Each year the State of New Jersey recognizes September as Minority Health Month. The state supports this with minority health fairs, screenings and education. Minority Health Month allows us to focus as health professionals on the disparities of health between the white and non-white communities. This year's theme is "A Healthy Community Begins With You" and focuses on how individuals can impact their own health.
Let's talk about that. As a black man, statistics say I am liable to die from everything except old age. Diabetes, HIV/AIDS, violence, cancer -- are the numbers in any of these categories improving?
I can tell you that across the line those numbers are getting worse and you should throw high blood pressure and heart disease into your list as well. What tends to be frustrating is the fact that HIV is preventable [and that] high blood pressure and diabetes can be managed a lot better than it is in the minority community. It's no secret: People need to balance their diet a bit more and eat a little healthier, manage their stress a little better and get a little more sleep. And try to get as much outdoor exercise as possible. Attention to these factors would help the numbers come down. As professionals in the area of health we are always looking at why African-Americans, Latinos and Asians are being diagnosed for these diseases at a higher level than their white counterparts. As individuals and community members, we can take it upon ourselves to do things that will give us better overall health.
What questions do I need to ask when considering a doctor?
You want to establish a relationship with a doctor for prevention and maintaining good health. You don't want to wait until you need treatment. The questions you want to ask are: Are they competent? Are they licensed? Do they understand your fears, concerns and culture? Do they listen?
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Guiding Stars
One relatively new food scoring system that has already been in use in grocery stores for several years now is Guiding Stars. If you live in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, or New York, you may have already encountered and benefited from this system developed and used by the Hannaford Brothers supermarket chain. A few years ago, Hannaford responded to consumer requests to make shopping for healthy foods easier by creating their Guiding Stars program. In this program, the overall nutritional value of foods sold in Hannaford stores is depicted by a number of stars, from no stars for foods containing low levels of beneficial nutrients, to three stars for the most nutritious foods available.
To determine how many stars a food receives, Hannaford simply plugs the information you see on the Nutrition Facts panel into a formula, essentially doing all of those product comparisons for you. It credits a food for the presence of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and whole grains, and debits a food for the presence of saturated or trans fats, cholesterol, added sugars, and sodium. This system seems to help people buy healthier foods. In fact, over the first 12 months of program use, Hannaford shoppers consistently bought more of the products rated with one or more stars than those with no stars.
Hannaford made an interesting discovery when they rated the foods sold in their stores: Only about 28% of the products they sell rated highly enough to receive one or more stars. In fact, some foods that were labeled and marketed with health claims — including some low-sodium and low-fat products — received no stars at all. Some researchers and product manufacturers questioned whether Hannaford's nutrition rating formula was too stringent and incorrectly excluded some foods from a better score. Others point out, however, just what most shoppers already know: A food labeled with claims like "Low Fat" or "No Cholesterol" isn't necessarily highly nutritious and/or low in calories.
For example, the label on a package of black licorice may proclaim that it is a "low fat food." It does not state, however, that licorice is also a significant source of calories (since it is composed primarily of refined wheat flour and sweeteners), making it a not-so-healthy treat, particularly if eaten in large quantities. Health claims are placed on labels to help sell the food, but they don't give a comprehensive nutrition analysis and are not enough to distinguish a nutrient-dense food from one that is nutrient-poor.
Overall Nutrition Quality Index
A second new food scoring system is scheduled to appear in selected supermarkets across the United States and online this September. This system, called the Overall Nutrition Quality Index, or ONQI, uses numbers (from 0 to 100) instead of stars to rate foods, and considers more nutrients than the Guiding Stars system. (See "Food Scoring Systems Compared" for details.) Developed by a team of 12 nutrition experts, ONQI assigns nutrient scores to foods based on a formula that includes 30 different factors, including the glycemic load of a food and levels of nutrients such as bioflavonoids and omega-3 fatty acids. (The glycemic load of a serving of food is based on the food's glycemic index and the number of grams of carbohydrate in a serving.) The ONQI formula is complex and goes beyond comparing just relative amounts of individual nutrients. For example, greater value is placed on nutrients that are known to help prevent diseases such as cancer or heart disease, and foods providing these protective nutrients receive higher scores.


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I was here in Taj Vivanta,Mumbai India, as a guest and I caught up with a lovely new age play called Love Bytes.
Directed and written by Divya Palat http://www.divyapalat.com , this play explores the emotional turbulences of the digiterati, the Facebook status changes, and the complete life cycle of the supply chain of love.
From teenage puppy love, to double income 1 kid, to geeky nerd afraid to talk to the beauteous girl in office,and the live in couple with no pressure to marry – this s when Harry met Sally plus Its Complicated all mashed together with anthemic rock songs between the acts.
I loved the humor and the satire though the second act did drag on my nerves with the puns on African American rappers, extinct parsis species, and mild homophobia in father son relationships. One solo act stood out for the funny words..
Welcome brave new world of Bollywood.
Or maybe I should say Bollyway-wood.
Getting on your nerves
This is too much, and that was out of line,
Some people get on your nerves
Like a LoL cat playing with twine
Manipulating perception, you say is okay
Disregarding your intelligence is not
Relentless selling crapola in turf wars fiercely fought.
Brave new world has all kinds of fair game
The world was always a stage
But with so many actors things wont remain the same
Enhanced volatility Higher risks greater rewards
Loud is the applause when you make the keynote
Louder will the boos when proud men fall.
Lions hunt better but hyenas feed better
because hyenas are better team players you see
Bearing agony of uncertainty, to succeed is ecstasy
Relax Rewind Recalibrate and Pause
Total up your material gains
Ignore your conscience costs
Snap and turn, go back to your comfort zone
Stories sell better
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If you want to know which are the best and top selling 21- 24 inch televisions in the USA then you have come to the right place. This is a leading site for independent reviews of the 24 Inch TVs.We are dedicated to proving you with the information you need to make an informed buying decision.
So here are the top selling TVs in the 21- 24 inch range in USA today;Click on the links to see full reviews and customer feedback.
1. Samsung UN22D5003 22-Inch 1080p Clear Motion Rate 120 LED HDTV (Black)
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2. Toshiba 24SL410U 24-Inch 1080p 60 Hz LED-LCD HDTV, Black
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3.VIZIO E220VA 22 Inch Class Edge Lit Razor LED LCD HDTV.
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4. Panasonic VIERA TC-L24X5 24-Inch 1080p Full HD LED LCD TV
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5.TCL LE24FHDD20 24-Inch 1080p LED HDTV
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Top 5 best 24 Inch TVs in the USA for 2013
| Samsung UN22D5003 22-Inch| Toshiba 24SL410U 24-Inch |VIZIO E220VA 22 Inch|Panasonic VIERA TC-L24X5 24-Inch| TCL LE24FHDD20 24-Inch|