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Lake Central to host second triathlon Saturday
By Josh Lichtenfeld Post-Tribune correspondent May 9, 2013 11:16PM
Updated: June 11, 2013 4:35PM
With Saturday's second running of the Lake Central Triathlon, the goal is coming to life for Todd Smolinski and his swimming program.
The head coach for the Indians' boys and girls squads began the event, with his assistants, as a way to have an annual fundraiser that draws attention to the school, the community and to fitness. Something that also helps supplement the costs for operating Indians swimming.
"Definitely this is something I'm passionate about," said the former Indians standout and collegiate swimmer who now competes in triathlons. "It's great, too, for a fundraiser as a whole."
In last year's running, there were 74 finishers. And tying into the idea of promoting high school swimming, former high school swimmer and region triathlon standout Chris Wickard took the first title. According to Smolinski, Wickard isn't among the list of registered performers for the 8 a.m. start time, but he recognizes some of the other names in the field. Smolinski is anticipating a turnout this time in the 80s, with the ability for those interested to still sign up on race day. The registration fee is set at $50 and there will be awards for male and female age group winners (the age range is 14 and up) and for teams.
"I know that there's some talented individuals that'll be here, so it's pretty exciting," he said before adding, "It kind of encompasses everybody, it's a great introduction for a new person to try."
The first leg begins with a 300-meter swim in the waters of the LC pool, then the athletes will transition to a bike portion that's just under 12 miles, before finishing up with a 2.5-mile running course. While the portion in the pool is similar to 2012's race, modifications have been made to the other two legs to ensure more safety on the bike portion and to accommodate some construction on the cross country path for runners.
For Smolinski, putting in the extra preparation has been made a bit easier from his helpers. Along with his coaching staff and student athletes, parents have also stepped in to make things function more smoothly.
"It definitely is stressful, it's hard, but I definitely have great assistant coaches and parent help," he said.


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After a 10-year run, the live Pocahontas and Her Forest Friends show at Disneys Animal Kingdom will close Sept. 27, Walt Disney World announced Thursday.With no replacement for this show coming soon, I think we can now begin to talk about the land being cleared behind Camp Minnie-Mickey. We can now let the rumors begin .
No immediate replacement is planned for the amphitheater. The Pocahontas character will remain in the park, though three actors must audition for other shows.
The remainder of the 28-member cast and crew will be reassigned, said spokeswoman Zoraya Suarez.
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Well I guess we better make time to see it one last time in August then.
I have never seen it, but it was on my to do list when I went. So sad I wouln't be able to see it.
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i better make this in aug too! we never really stop there because the theater is outside and hot in the summer but i cant wait to see what will be coming! very exciting!!
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I'm quite happy about that because I didn't really like that show. About the only thing i didn't like in Disney. ooo let's start speculating what will replace it.
I don't think I'll lose sleep over this show's departure, but it is a bit of a disappointment that it's leaving, since I am a Pocahontas fan myself.
I have never seen it, but I hope DAK will continue to showcase North American wildlife and conservation in some way.
It's not my favourite show.... But for the sake of 15 minutes (or so) I think we'll have to see it just to film it and take some photos!
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i think i might have seen it once or twice. not sure tho. seemed like a good show, wish i wuld have remembered it lol
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"I would like to inform the Vet around this area about the great free service that I and others are receiving at the acupuncture at riverside. I have received weekly treatments for depression of which has let me stop taking my antidepressant pills. Also have had my left index finger treated for pain with very good results." "It is nice to have this help from someone who really cares and performs this service. " "This area should really be thankful for this service for the vets." Thank you
Mr. Jan Niehaus
"I started treatment with Ellen after having my first flashback. PTSD has affected my life for forty years. The only relief has been antidepressants and counseling, which are good, but fall short of mental well-being. The flash back devastated me. But since starting treatments with Ellen the symptoms of PTSD are diminishing. I thank God for the opportunity to start acupuncture. I don't remember having this kind of calmness."
Mike Schenk PO Box 381 Grants Pass, OR 97528
When I first started coming in I had issues dealing with past memories jumping into my mind and become emotionally involved with these past memories (flashbacks) to the point of being uncomfortable. After a few treatments I began to realize that these were only past memories of events that were dead and gone. They only existed in my memories and why should I waste any energy reliving them when it would be so much healthier to just forget them and move on with my life. The treatments seem to be cumulative and the reoccurring issues that I deal with seem to be easier to deal with each session.
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"The treatment I have been getting through Riverside Acupuncture has been very positive. My sleep had improved which is a huge relief. The depression I've had from combat in Viet Nam has been constant. These treatments have been a big relief. These results are well received by this vet. I would highly recommend these treatments to any vet."
Michael A. Hogan Grants Pass, OR
April 16, 2007
My name is Raul and I'd like to let you know how acupuncture has benefited me. First a little about myself, I served two tours in combat in Vietnam from 1968-1970. I suffer with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I'm 100% disabled because of PTSD. My symptomology from PTSD is wide in range. I have high anxiety, easily angered. I have a hard time sleeping with nightmares and flashbacks and I'm always mind-racing. I had a hard time relaxing. I was introduced to acupuncture from another combat friend of mine. The organization is Acupuncturists Without Borders. I've been receiving treatment once a week for about the last two and half months now. I believe that because of the acupuncture treatments I have become calmer and my anxiety level has drastically come down. I'm able to sleep more restfully and longer and without nightmares or flashbacks. My mind-racing is definitely not as bad. I now feel that I can sit and kickback and relax without feeling anxious. I attribute my changes to the acupuncture treatments I've received. I can say that acupuncture works. It does for me. Thanks!
Raul Rojas
From Portland, ME Vets Clinic:
I got chatting with the ZZ-Top guys (all those guys from Lewiston) last night after the clinic. They asked me to please let everybody know how much they appreciate this service. "Basically we have all lived through hell and this clinic is making a huge difference for us" - and his wife agreed that there is a big difference in her husband now! Another said that after the first clinic they all went to dinner and someone told a joke, "for the first time in many years I laughed out loud. A real belly laugh. That's when I thought maybe these needles were doing something after all!" And they all agreed that the clinic is making huge differences in their lives.
Stories from Ellen Leonard, Leader of Grants Pass, OR Veterans Clinic:
I've been in acupuncture for eight years, and I have found it to be wonderfully gratifying to be able to affect patients' physical and emotional pain. But nothing I have done in those years compares to the satisfaction I experience every week treating my vets for their post combat stress. When these men and women first started coming, (all Vietnam era soldiers) they were guarded at best, some obviously still traumatized, some quite disheveled and wanting to be alone in a treatment room rather than with the others. As the weeks passed, I saw a beautiful transformation in every one of them. Their appearance improved, the loners started joining the others, quietly at first and then finally participating fully. I tried to make it a quiet, relaxing experience for them, but this group would have none of it. They are boisterous, energetic, they share their experiences and humor, and some have since been able to participate in other forms of emotional healing, fully recalling war experiences that until now were fully repressed. The energy freed from repressing the memory is now expressing in joy rather than depression. I continue to see profound change in every one of them.
Testimonials from the Portland Veterans Acupuncture Clinic, Portland, Maine Veterans Day November 11, 2008 Portland Veterans' Acupuncture Clinic
At PVAC, we held our usual Tuesday night clinic. After everyone had their treatments, the vets and family members congregated in the hallway, where the acupuncturists had set up a table of homemade goodies in honor of Veterans Day. Members of both teams of acupuncturists showed up to honor the vets in this social time. I asked a few of the participants what they would like me to pass along to seminar participants in future AWB trainings, and, if they couldn't think of anything along those lines, what are they getting out of coming to PVAC. Here's what they said:
Vietnam Vet
The first vet I spoke to after the Vets Day treatment said, he thought it would be good for me to tell prospective vets acuclinic operators that vets ought to be told what to expect from treatment: that some people have immediate positive results, and others experience a "gradual glide". He mentioned experiencing "dopey" feelings, and stated that he now realizes that it's going to take a long time to get through his stuff. In the beginning, he quit taking his antidepressants, and just crashed after 2 – 3 sessions. Almost quit. But didn't. He said acupuncture has not been a magic bullet for him, but he sleeps better, one night each week, especially. He is less anxious. Calmer. Better able to cope with day to day stuff. He said he has heard some people say it's just a placebo effect and he says, who cares what it is? "It just feels so good to come in after all these years to know someone cares. He described how he and another fellow in particular never sit with their back to the door of any space they are in. But here, it feels so good to sit anywhere in the circle, because they know that we have their backs.
Family of Active Duty
I spoke to a couple (middle aged) who said neither was a vet, but they were children of vets, and they have two kids who are currently in active duty, one a marine, and the other in the Coast Guard. At present, on child is in Iraq. They said right now, whenever the doorbell rings is really scary to them. Stressful. I asked why they are coming to the clinic. She said, "It brings a calm on me. I last a whole week." He said, "I get three to four good nights sleep."
Wife of Vietnam Vet
She comes to the clinic with her husband. It's a "date night". It's good time together. She gets "an overarching sense of calm". After the treatment, they go out and get something to eat or pick up a pizza. Treatment "takes the edge off of sometimes testy expeditions together." Husband is an angry driver, and the drive in is sometimes very tense. Clinic time is not weighted. There is no stress associated with it. It's a way to be supportive of him, but it is helpful to her, too.
Husband - the Vietnam Vet
He is sleeping a lot better. He backed off his sleeping meds, then missed a couple of weeks in the clinic, and had to start back up on sleeping meds again. Was referred to clinic by the Vets Center. Has been coming for a while. Has a problem with anger – but can't remember when was angry last. Sleeps better; feels calm; don't need as much medication to feel normal. Seems happier (in spite of the fact that several family members have died in recent past, and today their dog died.)
Have wanted to work with vets for years. Working in this clinic manifests a deep meditation vision she had years ago of herself and her work.
Referred to clinic by one-on-one therapist, for problems with anger, anxiety, and PTSD. It's been about a month. Didn't know what to expect. Was just sitting there, and suddenly calm zoned him out. Anxiety has really come down. Looks forward to Tuesday night. Still feels angry, but doesn't get as mad, and his anger doesn't last as long.
Quotes from Veterans Pilot Project Albuquerque, New Mexico 7/9/07 From a male Vietnam Army combat veteran:
"It has helped me a great deal. I would recommend it to anyone, especially to help a person with PTSD or other physical or mental problems. Thanks a lot. Freddie Lopes He circled that the treatments helped with: mental clarity, headaches, anxiety, depression, anger, helps me cope with day-to-day life. Circled Extremely effective, Definitely come again and recommend to others.
From another male Vietnam Army combat veteran:
"I haven't been here in a few weeks and boy did I need the treatment. Thank you so very much." He circled it helped with: mental clarity, improved energy, enhanced performance, sleeping problems, bad dreams, headaches, anxiety, depression, anger, helps me be calmer, helps me cope day-to-day life better(this is the entire list on the form). Circled Extremely Effective, Definitely would come again and recommend to others.
From the wife of an Air Force veteran:
"Three years ago I received an electrical shock that caused brain injury from disrupted cerebral circulation (Spec Scan). This was similar to an older, less serious injury from husband's time overseas (i.e. microwaves & radiation), causing loss of balance and nervous cognitive difficulties. This week we were able to get movement and tissue release so that I can do exercises for proprioception. The first healing of that injury also came through acupuncture and (it enabled me to stay in school.) Many veterans and their family members have been exposed, not only to chemicals (e.g. agent orange), but also EMF and Radioactivity. It is extremely difficult to treat the results of these exposures, but you technique works very well. I would be pleased to support you in any way helpful with medical or other documentation." Gail Hanscom She circled that treatments helped with: Mental clarity, headaches and anger. Circled Extremely effective, Definitely would come again and recommend to others.
7/16/07 From a wife of a Vietnam Army combat veteran:
"Having a venue in which veterans and their family members can receive treatment is beneficial. This is recognizing the fact that PTSD affects the whole family system. The relief of stress and anxiety is noticeable. I'm appreciative of this service." She circled it helped with anxiety and to be calmer. Circled Extremely effective, Definitely would come again and recommend to others. She also told me on this night that she told her VA Women's PTSD group about our service and will be emailing the group our advertising/information flyer. She said that the VA doesn't offer many services to family members and they feel isolated as a result and this is why she is so happy with our service.
From a male Vietnam Army combat veteran:
"My treatment on Mondays is something I look forward to. It helps in making me calmer throughout the week." Same as above :circled all, etc.
From a male Vietnam Marine combat veteran:
"It helps with my smoking."
"You have heard about our soldiers returning from Iraq suffering from post-traumatic syndrome. Our soldiers from other wars such as World War II, Korea and Vietnam also suffered from the same illness but it was called different names. There is an organization of practicing acupuncture specialists who want to use acupuncture to help these men returning from war. This group is attempting to raise money to match a grant to use acupuncture in the treatment of these soldiers. I have participated and believe it can help. I fully support the efforts of this organization."
Richard H. Thompson Four Star General, USA (Retired)
"There were two gentlemen in the clinic at the same time who had been coming on a regular basis. Neither had spoken to me or each other on previous occasions. After acupuncture one gentleman began telling me what had been bothering him for so many years (Vietnam Veteran) and then the other joined in the discussion who is also a Vietnam Veteran. It was a sad discussion about vivid flash backs, guilt for surviving, etc."
Carolyn Bleakley, L.Ac., runs the Pojoaque, New Mexico Veterans Clinic


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Ah, a wonderful tale full of rich foreshadowing and references to your fabulous lexicon of Shire stories. Thank you for bringing Gar to life in such a winning way! And just like your Bilbo, all our doubts and regrets reveal the most about us, don't they? Perfect.
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NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - The Westminster College men's and women's swimming & diving teams had their undefeated seasons come to an end as both Titan teams lost to SUNY Geneseo and to Carnegie Mellon in a double dual meet at home for its senior recognition day on Saturday.The Titan men (6-2) lost, 158-133, to Carnegie Mellon and, 165-134, to SUNY Geneseo. The Titan women (7-2) lost, 219-75, to Carnegie Mellon and, 201-93, to SUNY Geneseo.
For the men, Titan sophomore Matthew Baurle (Jeannette, PA / Penn Trafford) and junior Steven Brooks (Boardman, OH / Boardman) highlighted the day as both set a pool record. Baurle won the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 58.40, breaking his own pool record from last year. Brooks won the 200-yard backstroke with a time of 1:54.74, breaking a time of 1:54.98 that was set in 2011.
Baurle also won the 200-yard breaststroke (2:11.48), while Brooks touched first in the 100-yard backstroke (51:41).
Junior Jake Pletz (Venetia, PA / Peters Township) also picked up a pair of wins as he won the 200-yard freestyle (1:45.27) and the 100-yard freestyle (48.61).
For the women, senior Erin Erdley (Meadville, PA / Cochranton) placed first in the 200-yard backstroke with a time of 2:13.12. Sophomore Kelsey Reott (Butler, PA / Slippery Rock) followed closely behind with a second-place finish (2:13.61). Also earning second-place for the women was freshman Anne Tillie (Fallston, MD / Fallston) in the 1,000-yard freestyle (10:59.02).
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Rider is a social and outgoing boy who loves attention! He lost his home because he did not enjoy the company of the other dog in the household, so he is looking for a home without other dogs (or one where he feels comfortable around the other pet in the home). Rider loves to go for trips in the car, and is a mellow, easy-going boy. He also loves going for walks, and is working on his leash-walking skills. Rider knows how to "sit" when asked, and is very gentle when taking the offered treats. Can you give this sweet boy a chance to become your new best friend? For more information, please call Kathy at 858-205-9974.
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- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Encinitas already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
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Fair Isle is an island in the Sunset Sea off the coast of the Westerlands. It is controlled by House Farman, whose seat Faircastle sits on it. The Crag is northeast of Fair Isle, while a peninsula containing Kayce and Feastfires is south of the island.[1]
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During the reign of Aerys I Targaryen, the ironborn raided Fair Isle, making off with half its worth.[2]
The Battle of Fair Isle took place off the coast during the Greyjoy Rebellion.[3]
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A Dance with Dragons
Arron and Emrick, twins from Fair Isle, join the Night's Watch.[4]
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- ↑ The Sworn Sword.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 1, The Prophet.
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Jeffery Jon Schumacher Sr., 58, Winona, was sentenced in District Court in the death of his 34-year-old son, Jeffery Jon Schumacher Jr. and for second-degree sale of controlled substance to a person under 18 years of age. Jeffery Jon Schumacher Sr. pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the second degree, after his son died from taking two methadone pills his father gave him after he complained of severe back pain. Schumacher Sr. was sentenced to 58 months in prison, with the possibility of parole in a little over two years. If released on parole he will be on supervised release for the remainder of his sentence. He also received a 48-month consecutive sentence for the second degree sale of controlled substance to a person under 18 years of age. The 48-month sentence will remained stayed as long as Schumacher abides by the conditions of his release. Schumacher was convicted of second-degree sale of a controlled substance to a person under 18 years of age after he reportedly gave a methadone pill to his nephew to calm him down after he found Schumacher Jr. dead.
Schumacher Sr. spoke to the court, noting that he only thought he was helping his son, who had taken methadone before for treatment of addiction. Schumacher Sr. stated that his son never really got off methadone and had been buying it off the street after his treatment was over. Schumacher Sr. believed his son was going to go to the emergency room after the methadone reduced the pain enough for him to move. Unfortunately, Schumacher Jr. refused to go to the hospital after taking the pills, his father said.
Schumacher Sr. became emotional as he told the court that he would take a much harsher sentence if it would just bring his son back. Assistant County Attorney Justin Andrew Weasley said he believed the two sentences struck an appropriate balance for the case, as Schumacher has already suffered the loss of his own son. Once the second-degree manslaughter sentence has been completed, Schumacher Sr. will be on probation for 25 years.


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This article is really dealing with the problems the, "Heartland" is facing. I do not think any of the comments pertaining specifically to such are meant to be unsympathetic or disrespectful to any specific group. It's a problem and a BIG problem for the hard working folk out there.
The conversation became more general and "Global warming" seems to have become the focus. Although it is pertinent to what the, "Heartland" is now facing.
So on that subject indulge me one more comment & thought;
We are humans, we make mistakes ,we do not always get it right.
The World as a whole is facing an ever increasing number of crisis's, both man made and natural. It seems we, I speak of humanity, are at the crossroads of making decisions that will decide our fate and what kind of world is left for OUR future generations, if any at all.
Global Warming is just one of the issues, but a significant one because it will impact our ability to address the rest, such as, "feeding the world". We are at a point where we better get at it, if there is any hope to at least mitigate the damage being done.
In the grand scope of time, we been here for what amounts to a blink of an eye. Unbelievable progress has been made in that time frame, with mistakes made along the way. Sometimes we've learned, sometimes not. We need to learn and right now,or what will, "Mankind's" legacy be?
There is no, "benefit" to anybody who states that there is an urgent problem and we need to do something about it, quite the contrary, sacrifice and new thinking, truly once and for all doing away with the same old, same old and working together to fix these things, if not for us for our children and theirs, is the order of the day, or there might not be any tomorrow.
The choice is very difficult, but quite simple;
Do we fight the uphill battle with ours eyes to the Summit, or do we decide its all down hill from here. Look into your Son's and Daughter's eyes.
That's it, I've said my piece for whatever it's worth.


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Welcome to the Skelmersdale and UpHolland group's home page. Within these pages you will find information relating to our group, where we meet, upcoming speakers and any projects we are carrying out.
The group meet at the Hall Green Community Centre, Hall Green Close, Upholland, WN8 0PF on the 4th Tuesday of the month, except December, July, and August. The meetings will start at 7.30 p.m. Project work may well continue into July and August though not in the Community Centre.
New members are always welcome to any of our meetings and members are always willing to try and help break down a 'brick wall'.
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Back in the late 1970's, Audrey and Les Walker became interested in trying to trace their ancestors, but weren't sure how to go about it. They discovered a night school class was starting at Glenburn high school and quickly joined up. They found the course most interesting and made a number of new friendships. At the end of the course they became members of the Liverpool & District FHS and after meeting with Harold & Joyce Culling it was suggested they helped to form a local Branch in Skelmersdale.
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In the early days of the group we helped with the transcribing of the 1851 Liverpool Census, also with a number of other members we recorded and indexed the monumental inscriptions for the churchyards at St. Paul's, St. Richard's and St. Thomas the Martyr in UpHolland.
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Dina Lohan to Hoof It on 'DWTS'?
Will nothing stop the meteoric rise to fame of Dina and Ali Lohan?
New York magazine reports that LiLo's mom may add to her résumé by joining the light-footed ranks of Dancing With the Stars.
Apparently, Dina was dropping some heavy hints at Animal Fair magazine's Halloween Costume Pet Party earlier this week. Asked if she had any plans to exploit the mad dancing skillz that she recently displayed on Living La Vida Lohan, she replied, "I'm not allowed to say...[b]ut I will say that I am a fan of Dancing With the Stars."
Asked to elaborate, the professional stage mother responded with a teasing cackle.
Then preternaturally aged daughter Ali chimed in, "I mean, I've seen her dance on the show and everything, and me and my brother were really surprised she did it. I think she'd do really good."
Hmm; on one hand, this would mean more media exposure for Dina Lohan. On the other hand, with the Dancing With the Stars curse in full effect, it could mean the last media exposure for her.
Break a leg, Dina! Really. And maybe you can throw yourself into a wood chipper while you're at it.


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Tomorrow might be a nice day to call in sick. We could be seeing 3-6" of snow starting late tonight. Temperatures will be hovering around zero with minimal winds.
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As usual, thanks for your comments and for sharing these posts with others. In the past month, nearly half of my pageviews originated from you sharing these pieces in social media.
Here were November's top 5 posts:
1. Christians and Pornography - Pleading with professing Christians to stop viewing/reading porn. And defining "porn" perhaps a bit differently than normal.
2. When "Missional Church" gets too outwardly focused - What happens when we take the church's sole purpose as outreach and witness? A tragic misunderstanding of the nature of the church.
3. Christians, Capitalism, and Ayn Rand - I initially posted this in August, but it's still in the top 5, perhaps because of some big event that took place in November. My premise: the Christian and capitalist worldviews are incompatible.
4. The Stuck State of the UMC and Some Therapy - November brought more bad news for anyone hoping the UMC will be able to change its unwieldy behemoth of a structure before it collapses. I try to offer some therapy.
5. "What does it take to become a member?" (pt. I, beliefs) - What beliefs should we require anyone to have if they are going to join the church? Which beliefs is it okay to be different on?


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I am already neutered, housetrained, purebred, up to date with shots, good with kids, good with dogs, and good with cats.
About 5 years old. Good with kids over age 5. High energy. Friendly. Very smart and playful. Sweet - wouldn't hurt a fly. Lives with 2 cats. Loves to play fetch. He knows sit, stay, speak, shake, lay down, roll over and play dead, get back. Has skin allergies but controlled with cheap medicine.
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The Story of Snapette, an iOS Fashion App
I can't tell you the number of times when I've been out and about and seen an amazing shoe that I took a picture of to text to my mom or one of my girl friends. In the end, these pictures would either end up saved on my phone or eventually deleted. But now I am able to save all photos to one place, Snapette, where other fashion fans will be able to enjoy my finds and I am able to see theirs too.
Last Friday, I sat down with Sarah Paiji, a co-founder of Snapette, and she told me the story of how this cool new fashion app came to be.
The Story
Sarah Paiji, originally from a suburb of LA, found herself on the East Coast for the past 8 years, including time in school at Harvard and working for Goldman Sachs, McKinsey & Co and Berkshire Partners. Most recently before Snapette, Paiji was studying at Harvard Business School. It was through an HBS alumni event where she met Jinhee Kim, an HBS alum more than two decades her senior, and more importantly, a woman with a very big idea.
According to Paiji, the two had a short meeting over coffee, after meeting at a Harvard alumni event. Soon after, Kim invited Paiji to spend her January 2011 term with the Kim family in London… to launch a company. Snapette.
With "no dominant social app yet" in fashion, and mobile being a space with such great growth potential, Paiji decided this was a chance too good to pass up.
After the two recruited a technical person to join their team (and for a month in London), the real work began.
Luckily, a tweet Paiji made about their new app was found by Dave McClure of 500 Startups, a startup incubator located in Mountain View, and soon McClure was inviting the Snapette team to relocate to California and work from the 500 Startups office space.
Just yesterday, 500 Startups hosted its second ever Demo Days, a place for its entrepreneurs to present their ideas to investors and press. The Snapette team presented, along with more than 20 other startups, as the culmination of their 3 month period in the 500 Startups accelerated program.
Think about it, within 8 months, Snapette went from an idea, to a company, and to a company that publications like Forbes and VentureBeat are now covering. That is pretty inspiring.
The App
Paiji describes the app as this: like Milo for fashion.
Snapette lets users upload an unlimited amount of content to the app (available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch) and browse other users' finds as well. For now, users can see shoes and bags that others have uploaded from around the world, and content uploaded by nearby stores. Users are able to search by brand, store, description, or "New", "Near", and "Hot" ratings of products.
And of course, there is further social integration with sites like Facebook.
Right now the Snapette team is focusing its efforts on working with boutiques in New York, LA, San Francisco, and London, including San Francisco-based boutiques like Heidi Says and Gimme Shoes.
Why stop with shoes and bags? Well for now, the Snapette team decided to just start with those products because "women are passionate about them", according to Paiji.
Within 6 months, Paiji hopes to see the team add more features to Snapette and figure out whether to decide to focus more on fashion or the social experience.
*Note: A big thank you to Hong Quan of 500 Startups for the introduction.
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Hong Quan (@hongdquan) says:
What a great founding story. Thanks for giving us some #500Love Ashley!
Ashley Laurel says:
You can add pictures of favorites from your wardrobe OR of pieces you see around town/on travels. I'm going to have to find a picture I took of some Marc Jacobs shoes to add soon. I found his mouse shoes out in the wild!!
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Denese Drawbaugh says:
Great review! You actually covered some great things on your blog. I came across it by using Yahoo and I've got to admit that I already subscribed to the RSS feed, will be following you on my iphone
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June 1, 2013
Refills also fit Zebra...
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Refills also fit Zebra Sarasa Stick and Sarasa Clip retractable pen bodies, if
you gently remove the small plastic thing at the end of the refill.
Unfortunately I've had two Signo Bit pen bodies crack where the body screws
together. I could not fix it with glue or tape, but the refill was brand-new
(and I luv the Bit!) so I tried to fit it in many different old pen bodies. I
did notice the ink dry&scratchy when I used a Sarasa Clip body because this type
of pen is meant to be protected by a cap when not in use, but the Clip is
retractable, no cap.
YMMV, good luck :) 1 person found this helpful
May 27, 2013
Being a fan of pretty...
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Being a fan of pretty colors, i went ahead and bought every single Juice pen in
every color and tip size. Well YOU may learn from my impulsiveness... Juice pens
are juuuuust barely worth the price point. The pretty colors are their only
saving grace..hence four stars instead of three (but that was a tough decision,
I really give a 3.5). Unfortunately, of all the 0.5mm, about 6 of the pens
(including the lovely colors Aqua, Rose Pink, and Violet) started leaking and
globbing after two days. I treat my pens with great care-even the cheapest ones!
And I never tap, shake, or intentionally drop them... so I can't think of a
reason they'd have started leaking. The only way to halt the leak is to store
the pen tip-up...but I like to keep them in a cute little pen case or repurposed
makeup bag, there's literally NO MORE room on my desk for all of my pens (I love
u Jetpens!) So, buy Juice if you like the form factor of Zebra Sarasa Clip,
because they're nearly identical and Juice has wayyyy more colors than Sarasa
Clip, but the quality is less than Sarasa's (I believe another reviewer
reccommends Sarasa Clip over Juice, and I have to agree....but as long as we're
comparing, Uni UM-151 just slays any Pilot or Zebra gel pen I've ever tried!)
6 people found this helpful
May 25, 2013
If you like the fineness...
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If you like the fineness of your 0.5 Jetstream, give the thinner 0.38mm a try. I
love this new Jetstream in 0.38mm. It writes smoothly and you can write SO TINY,
even smaller than the .5 (well, duh) and there's none of the "false starts"
skipping when your first mark to paper is a tiny mark. And omg! I already lost
mine that I bought two weeks ago, probably to a co-worker--so I just bought
several more of these in 0.38mm! Also note that blue & black refills are
available now in 0.38mm, so you can customize your Jetstreams, match the sky
blue pen body to blue ink, for example...that's what I'm doing. :)
1 person found this helpful
February 27, 2013
The reviewer saying these...
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The reviewer saying these are exactly the same as Glaze pens is almost correct.
The tip size is the same, but the ink colors are more saturated. Some are darker
than Glaze (blue, yellow) and some are brighter (green, pink) while orange is
just about the same shade. The difference is just enough that if you start a
project with Glaze pens and then switch to AquaLip, the switch will be very
noticeable. But you could go ahead & treat these Aqualip pens as different
colors (even tho the pen caps are the same color so you should mark them w/a
sticker or something), then you can enjoy even more varied colors!
1 person found this helpful
November 11, 2012
Its a bit lighter than...
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Its a bit lighter than I expected; I guessed it would be a brighter pink--like
the color of the label, or like the color of the Hi-Tec C gel pen also called
Baby Pink. But I was not disappointed! Baby Pink is a nice soft pastel pink, not
bright enough to be a hilighter, but certainly dark enough to be readable. Mind
you, I put these Baby Pink cartriges in my Parallel Pens and a Plumix, but I
didn't try it (yet) in any of the Petit series pens.
I recommend this Baby Pink ink to anyone who likes the color pink, because it is a very soft & pretty color that I haven't seen in a cartridge or liquid ink before. 3 people found this helpful
September 11, 2012
Amazing quality, beautiful...
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Amazing quality, beautiful notebook! I have wanted a Rhodia Webnotebook ever
since they came out w/the lined version many years ago, but I held out for the
dot grid version....and wouldn't you know, they made one last year, and Jetpens
carries it!!!! ^_^ yayyyy!
The Webnotebooks sold by Jetpens are the "3.0 version" with 90 gsm Clairefontaine ivory paper that accepts broad gel pens & fountain pens with NO bleeding or feathering (you CAN write on both sides of each page!), lies flat when open, & does NOT have the distracting Rhodia logo on the bottom corner of every page. And if you use the 40% off coupon, or you buy the two-pack, Jetpens actually has the lowest price online. If you like the "little black book" feeling of pocket Moleskines and the "art-journally" feel of those cool black hardbound sketchbooks, PLEASE grab yourself a Webnotebook and enter the world of grown-up journals :) because after I unwrapped my two dotgrid Webbies from Jetpens (one black + one orange, of course), I immediately gave away my remaining unused Moleskines and Piccadillies, because YES, Rhodia's Webnotebook IS just...galaxies away from those silly little Molies/Molie clones & their wafer-thin pages that feather/bleed & their weird oily moleskine covers that smell like chemicals. (P.s. then I came right back to Jetpens and got two of the bigger lined Webnotebooks plus a smaller size lined notebook-and I'm sure I'll be getting a couple blanks sometime soon). The only reason I would ever hesitate to recommend the Webbies is if ivory paper isn't your thing...if you prefer bright white, then you may not *love* Webnotebooks. Jetpens has a pic of the ivory pages; if you look at the large blank Webnotebook with the black cover, you can see that the pages are ivory/off-white. To me, they are just lovely & it adds a little character to all of my various colors of ink; ink purist-types may prefer absolute white pages to experience the "true color" of their inks...to each his own! But if you're already using a Moleskine-type journal with off-white pages, you only *think* you're happy.... For the same price, you could upgrade to a Rhodia Webnotebook and experience true luxury. 5 people found this helpful
September 10, 2012
To update my previous...
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To update my previous review: the 2nd pen I received is much better! It wrote
perfectly right away, in a lovely fluorescent pink color that is consistently
smooth & bright, and not scratchy at all.
If you like pink pens, give this one a try :) 2 people found this helpful
September 5, 2012
I probably got a dud,...
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I probably got a dud, so I'm re-ordering a few of these pink pens to give them
another chance. My particular pink Surari writes awfully, horribly scratchy,
not smooth at all, skips a lot, and the ink color is inconsistent--too light
sometimes, but other times it writes sooo smoothly, and puts out a beautiful
bright pink that's still dark enough to read. If my new order of pink Surari
pens write consistently smooth in that nice bright pink, its a five-star pen for
sure & I'll update my review.
(By the way: every other Surari I've received from Jetpens has been 5-star smooth with beautiful bold ink colors [except fluorescent yellow, but that's just the nature of yellow ink!] AND all my Suraris so far have shipped with a protective wax-like seal on the tip...but this pink pen was missing the wax seal, so I bet I just got a dried-up pen or something). 2 people found this helpful
September 1, 2012
I bought these pens at...
I bought these pens at a drugstore about 3-4 years ago, and while I've lost
about half of them over the years, I still have and use the blue, red, pink, and
black pens today--they're nearly out of ink but they still write with a nice
bold line, especially blue & red. The silver writing on the barrels has worn off
over the years, but that's no surprise.
By the way: the pens do benefit from a few squiggles on scratch paper before use, then they warm up and start writing perfectly...because I noticed some skips during the first few sentences. But after that, its smooth sailing! The writing is not as smooth as Jetstream, of course, but its comfortable enough for long journaling sessions and serious note-taking, even on cheap school notebooks, like USA Mead composition books. The 1.6mm lines are easy to read and the colors have stayed bold and bright over the years (except when I read my notes taken with the pink and light green pens, those two colors are probably too bright for readable notes). So take a little chance on these pens. I am glad to see Jetpens carrying them, because now I want the full set again and I cannot find them anywhere anymore! 1 person found this helpful
August 11, 2012
I want to like this ink...
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I want to like this ink because the color is so beautiful. But the pearlescent
effect depends on some iridescent powder (or whatever) mixed in with the green
ink, and this pearly stuff just sinks to the bottom of the jar. the instructions
do say "shake well before using" but I shook verrrry well and the pearly stuff
remained in a sludgy layer at the bottom. I even stirred the ink from the bottom
up with a wooden coffee stirrer, but the pearly sludge only came up in a single
chunk that refused to disperse and did not mix with the green ink. I had a
little better luck getting the blue version of this ink to work, but Apple
Green and Coral both refused to cooperate.
I did try the improperly mixed inks with my dip nibs and it was very smooth & a nice color...but without the pearlescent effect, its merely green ink :-/ 6 people found this helpful
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Personally, I have allergies, but they differ in effects. Most often I keep on sneezing, and some I get red bumps on my body. Let me share with you some of the things I'm allergic to. (I think some of you will pity me.)
Yes I am allergic to crabs. I don't think I was born allergic to it, because I remember munching on crabs when I was younger. My parents would crack the shell for me so I can eat the meat easily. But eventually as I grew up, I started getting red bumps whenever I eat crabs.
I'm also allergic to shrimps. However, it's quite weird because I can eat tempura, and I do eat tempura. However, for other dishes, I also get red bumps. I also used to eat shrimps, but got allergies same time as I got allergic to crabs. I wonder why?! H says it may be the way the shrimps are prepared and cooked. Some shrimp dishes need the shrimps to be deveined first before cooking. H says I might be allergic to the vein and not really the meat of the shrimp.
How about you? What are you allergic to?
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- A new Rhode Island highway mural by a renowned children's author and illustrator that's part of a program to reduce vandalism has been defaced by graffiti.
The mural designed by David Macaulay along Interstate 95 in Providence was completed in June. It is one of two highway murals designed by Macaulay, who attended the Rhode Island School of Design.
Red graffiti covers the length of the mural. Rose Amoros, spokeswoman for the state Department of Transportation, says crews will be working to clean it. Once they remove the paint, she says they will restore it.
She calls the vandalism disheartening.
Macaulay has won numerous awards including the Caldecott Medal for children's books. Among his best-known books is "The Way Things Work."
This post was initially published at 4:59 p.m. and updated at 8:42 p.m.


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VICTORIA Police's latest campaign, The Party's Over, will be enforced during this year's festive season to help stop fatalities on Victoria's roads.
With history showing an increase in fatalities towards the end of the year, the State Government and Victoria Police are reminding the public the roads are not the place to party as Christmas festivities get underway.
The new advertising campaign uses imagery as a way of portraying Victoria Police as hosts of a party on our roads.
Hamilton Highway Patrol's Sergeant Scott Williams, sent a warning to all drivers to do the right thing on the roads, or they would have to face the full force of the law.
"It's plain and simple; we don't want people dying on our roads," he said.
"This close to Christmas time the last thing we want to be doing as police is delivering death messages to loved ones."
Full story in today's Spectator.


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city, Baden-Wurttemberg Land (state), southwestern Germany. It lies on the northern edge of the Black Forest (Schwarzwald), where the Nagold and Wurm rivers join the Enz, northwest of Stuttgart. Originally the site of a Roman settlement (Porta Hercyniae), it was chartered about 1195. The city was at times the residence of the margraves of Baden-Baden and Baden-Durlach, and the humanist Johannes Reuchlin was born there in 1455. The medieval Latin school in Pforzheim was famous. The city was sacked during the Thirty Years' War (1618-48) and the War of the Grand Alliance (1689-97) and was virtually destroyed during World War II. It was rebuilt with broad thoroughfares and open spaces along the rivers. Pforzheim has been the centre of the German jewelry, watch, and clock industry since the 18th century. Manufactures also include machinery, electrical and medical equipment, and motor-vehicle parts. Notable buildings include the castle-church of St. Michael (13th-15th century), the Franciscan Barfusserkirche ("Church of Barefoot Friars"; 13th century), and the modern Reuchlin House (containing both history and jewelry museums). Other points of interest are a minerals museum, a wildlife park, and an Alpine garden featuring more than 100,000 plants. Pop. (2003 est.) 119,046.


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New-look Raheem is a hairo
BRENDAN RODGERS says Raheem Sterling got another weight off his shoulders after signing his long-term deal – by getting his hair cut!
The Liverpool boss grinned: "Signing his new contract has probably been a great relief for him. Plus he got his hair cut too! He looks like a proper young man now."


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The Ryder Cup 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles
We're delighted that the European Captain has finally been announced, and think that Paul McGinley is a fantastic choice to lead Team Europe in 2014.
He's a very popular with his fellow players and fans, and has always been very supportive of the Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles.
The Ryder Cup has experienced in both The Celtic Manor in 2010 and Medinah in 2012 two of the most exciting tournaments in the history of golf's premier team event. Whether it was McDowell's heroics to claim victory in Wales, or Olazabal's magnificent 12 who recorded what will undoubtedly be coined Seve Sunday in snatching victory from the claws of defeat in turning over a 10-6 deficit to win 14.5 - 13.5 at Medinah.
Whilst we will always look back at these great golfing spectacles, we must look forward with great anticipation at the prospect of the 2014 Ryder Cup which will take place at one of Europe's finest golf resorts, Gleneagles. Set in stunning Perthshire countryside, the Ryder Cup will return to Europe where the heroes of 2012 - Poulter, Kaymer, Rose and McIlroy will be hoping to hold onto Europe's most coveted prize - the Samuel Ryder Trophy
The Ryder Cup is a golf trophy, donated by Samuel Ryder, which is awarded biennially in an event called the "Ryder Cup Matches" between teams from Europe and the United States. The competition is jointly administered by the PGA of America and the PGA European Tour, and is contested every two years, the venue alternating between courses in the United States and Europe.
The competition began following an exhibition match in 1926 between a team comprising American professionals against a similar one drawn from the British PGA on the East Course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey, UK. The first competition took place in 1927.


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Eight Quick Steps For Planting A New Lawn
1. Prepare seed bed by removing debris and large rocks, then tilling to a dept of 4-6"
2. Smooth soil by raking or dragging
3. Spread recommended fertilizer for your particular soil condition
4. Sow seed evenly
5. Incorporate seed and fertilizer into soil at 1/3" to 1/2" with very light raking
6. Roll surface with medium weight roller to firm soil around seeds
7. Keep surface moist with frequent light watering. Seed will not germinate in dry soil
8. Mow when new plants are approximately 3" tall. Set mower on high setting, approximately 2" until new lawn is established
- Barenbrug
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Updated: May 16, 2013 6:08AM
To the poor soul who lamented the difficulty in turning left off Vale Park into Rittenhouse Retirement, help is on the way. Once the round-about is completed, you can simply continue west on Vale Park, make a loop around the round-about and then go east on Vale Park and easily turn right, right into Rittenhouse.
The very first "Cool Tool" on the School City of Hobart's website is a link to a company that sells foreign language lessons. If there were ever a better reason for the state to take over this district, I don't know what it is. This is America and we speak English. We do not encourage other languages!
Grissom school is closing, silly. Why are you worried about how fast trucks drive down the road? Immaterial, irrelevant, case dismissed.
Town of Merrillville, would you please put up stop signs at the 64th and Madison railroad tracks? I nearly got hit by a swerving car today.
Owner, come and get your meduim-sized pregnant calico cat hanging around 36th and Carolina in Gary. And I want to thank you, because she's ready to have babies, and she doesn't have a home and I can't bring her in.


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**Always discuss your individual situations with a Pre-Health counselor
Schools will evaluate your grades from ALL schools attended. Retakes may not repair a damaged GPA.
Register as soon as possible to ensure that you get the courses you need. Classes fill up early.
UVU has a lot of pre-requisites to our courses. We need your official transcripts from your colleges to transfer before we can allow you to register for many of the courses you need. Transcripts can take weeks to process.
If you have not taken math or a placement test within two years, you will likely have to do a refresher workshop or take the Accuplacer Exam.
If it has been more than three years since you took English and you haven't taken at least English 1010, you will probably have to take the Accuplacer Exam for English.


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Great flasher
By TERMINATOR
from Pennsyltucky
About Me Avid Cyclist
Comments about Nashbar Street Light USB Headlight:
This has both a steady-on function (headlight) as well as a flasher mode. The lumens are not quite enough for true headlight use (i.e. to light up the road) but it works great as a flasher to get the attention of drivers.The on-off/mode switch is easy to use and feels solid.
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Great light for being seen
By Pinstriper
from Indy IN
About Me Casual/ Recreational
Great light for being seen. Easy charging. easy to wrap around headlight. May not be best for headlight, but put in blink mode and you will be seen.
Well-done attention-getter
By Marshall J.
from Baltimore, MD
I needed something convenient and simple to catch the eye of motorists while out on the road. This unit does that well and has a super-simple recharging method.
good light for the price
By saddletramp
from lincoln nebraska
About Me Commuter
I've bought 3 of these so far, I keep a couple on hand and one for a gift in case I need something for a cyclist friend. the matching tail light is good too. I like the fact that they recharge with a USB cable and the charge seems to last quite awhile. In really dark conditions I'd want something a little more substantial but for in town or as supplemental light they work good.
Nice little light
By The el Nino
from Naperville, IL
This is a nice light for visibility -- it's not going to light up the road, but people will notice it. I normally use it in flashing mode when I'm in the city. It doesn't do too well on dark roads, but that's not really its purpose so no worries.Switching is the only real problem. (Admittedly, I probably got a faulty unit but it worked fine for the 2 weeks before I threw away the receipt :( ) There's a button that cycles through low, high, flash and off; mine seems to cycle randomly through these modes with each press. Not really a deal breaker, but it can be frustrating to have to press 15 times to get to flashing.Battery life is good, brightness is good for a light of this caliber, construction is nice and (so far) weatherproof. Stretchy attachment will fit over any conceivable bars. Keep the receipt until you're sure the switch is good, and you'll be satisfied.
Great little headlight for the price
By Rickrun
from Idaho
Clips right on handle bar of my Madone. Don't do much night riding but nice to have if I'm finishing a ride at dusk.
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Good design/construction-poor lighting
By Mark, the FCBA and Disney Bicycle Legend
from Florida, #1 in bicyclist kills
Night commuter 18-20mph city and rural. I purchased two to augment my helmet mounted light, and both together on handlebar focused 6' in front of front wheel aren't adequate. I'd say they are best for being seen, but was almost hit by a cop entering a traffic circle. Decided to turn on flash mode, but it seems when focused as I had them this causes some blindness- didn't see a newly installed speed bump in dark parking lot, and crashed. Very durable. I will continue to use them for signaling, but need to invest some real money in a blazing light to see with.
Sorry didn't like the light
By Rl
from Texas
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Just wasn't bright enough. However nashbar has the best customer service I've ever encountered. Returned light no questions asked
Bright enough for street with lights.
By tonypto
from Houston, TX
This won't be bright enough for unlit roads or trails.
Great little light
By MagicHour
from Brooklyn, NY
Great little light for increasing my visibility when spinning loops at night in my local city park. Plenty bright to ensure you are seen in the darker sections of loop and also riding around the city at night. I charge it about 1x/week and usually ride 3 nights/week for a total of 6:00hrs, hasn't died on me yet. Probably not bright enough for rural or trail night riding, but then this is designed to be more of a safety light than a headlight.Great value (especially when on sale :), and seems like it is really well made and has a rubberized "armored" type construction. Nice and small and compact, and doesn't look wonky on my road bike bars. Can be put on/removed from handlebars in seconds, with it's integrated rubber mounting band-seems pretty substantial hopefully this won't rip over time. The only minor complaint would be that you have to remove light from bike to charge, but I suppose all lights of this type are that way, beats buying batteries! Time will tell how well it can stand up to a lot of use as well as the elements.
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These are recipes for the kinds of things I'd like to cook for a romantic dinner on Valentine's Day or to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. (If you're following The South Beach diet, notations after each recipe listing indicate Kalyn's opinion as to which phase of the diet each that recipe can be used for.)
Carb-Conscious or Low-Sugar Valentine's Day Recipes
Valentine's Day or St. Patrick's Day Round-Ups
Low-Sugar or Sugar-Free Chocolate Treats for Your Valentine (many are gluten-free; check individual recipes for phase)
Favorite Recipes for St. Patrick's Day
Carb-Conscious Beef Dishes for Valentine's Day
Stove-top Pot Roast with Mushrooms and Sage (phase 2 or 3, or phase 1 if gravy is not thickened)
Soy-Braised Pot Roast with Carrots (phase 2 or 3)
Hungarian Pot Roast with Sour Cream-Paprika Gravy (all phases)
Marinated Flank Steak (aka London Broil) (all phases)
Pan-Grilled Steak with Olive Sauce (all phases)
Grilled Tri-Tip Steak with Chimol Salsa (all phases)
Carol's Completely Fabulous Steak Marinade and Grilled Tri-Tip Recipe (all phases)
Balsamic and Onion Pot Roast (Crockpot, all phases)
Crockpot Recipe for Southwestern Pot Roast (all phases)
Carb-Conscious Chicken Dishes for Valentine's Day
Chicken and Asparagus with Three Cheeses (all phases, an occasional treat due to high fat content)
Baked Chicken Stuffed with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto, Basil, and Goat Cheese (phase 2 or 3)
Chicken and Quickly Roasted Asparagus served with Tahini Sauce (phase 2 or 3)
Chicken Cordon Bleu (all phases, a "once-in-a-while-treat" due to high fat content)
Grilled Garlic Chicken with Roasted Red Pepper and Garlic Aioli Sauce (all phases, but use portion control on the sauce if you use full-fat mayo)
Roasted Chicken with Kalyn's Roast Chicken Seasoning Rub (all phases, but avoid the skin, and breast meat is best for South Beach dieters)
Janet's Mustard Chicken (all phases)
Chicken Breasts with Cilantro and Red Thai Curry and Peanut Sauce (all phases)
Carb-Conscious Fish Dishes for Valentine's Day
Sumac-Rubbed Salmon Roasted in Olive Oil (all phases)
Grilled Halibut with Garlic Cilantro Sauce (all phases)
Grilled Halibut with Southwestern Rub and Tomatillo Salsa (all phases)
Soy-Grilled Mahi Mahi with Korean Dipping Sauce (all phases with Splenda)
Grilled Salmon Packets with Tomatoes, Olives, Garlic, Thyme, and Saffron (all phases)
Greek Salmon Cooked in a Grill Pan (all phases)
Grilled Salmon with Asian Dipping Sauce (all phases with Splenda)
Spicy Roasted Green Beans (or Broccoli) and Shrimp (all phases)
World's Easiest Roasted Tilapia (all phases)
Baked Halibut with Sour Cream, Parmesan, and Dill Topping (all phases)
Baked White Fish with Pine Nut, Parmesan, and Basil Pesto Crust (all phases)
Roasted Wild Salmon with Soy-Wasabi-Agave Glaze and Green Onions (All phases, even though there is a small amount of agave, you're only eating a very minimal amount)
Shrimp with Mustard-Horseradish Sauce (all phases)
Quick and Easy Spicy Broiled Shrimp (all phases)
Carb-Conscious Pork Dishes for Valentine's Day
Pork Chops with Balsamic Glaze (all phases)
Greek-Seasoned Grilled Pork Chops with Lemon and Oregano (all phases)
Creole-Seasoned and Pan-Fried Pork Cutlets with Tomato and Red Bell Pepper Salsa (all phases)
Pork with Paprika, Mushrooms, and Sour Cream (all phases)
Pan-Fried and Roasted Pork Chops with Apricot-Dijon Glaze (phase 2 or 3)
Carb-Conscious Lamb Dishes for Valentine's Day
Grilled Lamb Chops with Garlic, Rosemary, and Thyme (all phases)
Lamb Souvlaki, Grilled Lamb Cubes Cooked Greek Style (all phases)
Carb-Conscious Vegetarian Dishes for Valentine's Day
Spicy Red Lentil and Chickpea Stew / Paula's Moroccan Lentil Stew (phase one without rice, phase 2 or 3 over brown rice, could be vegan if vegetable stock is subbed)
Baked Falafel Patties with Yogurt-Tahini Sauce (phase 2 or 3, the Falafel are vegan but not the sauce)
(v)Whole Wheat Spaghetti with No-Cook Sauce of Tomatoes, Arugula, Olives, and Capers (phase 2 or 3)
Penne Pasta with Tomato, Herb, and Feta No-Cook Pasta Sauce (phase 2 or 3)
Vegetarian Lasagna with Quick Roasted Tomatoes (phase 2 or 3 with Dreamfields or whole wheat lasagna)
Carb-Conscious Salads and Side Dishes for Valentine's Day
Arugula Salad with Marinated Artichokes and More (all phases)
Arugula and Gorgonzola Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette (all phases)
Warm or Cold Salad with Artichoke Hearts, Roasted Red Pepper, Capers, and Basil Vinaigrette (all phases)
Farro Salad with Asparagus, Red Bell Pepper, and Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette (phase 2 or 3)
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Almonds and Dill (phase 2 or 3)
Asian Spinach Salad with Chicken, Mushrooms, Pepper, and Almonds (all phases)
Balsamic Spinach Salad with Mushrooms, Onions, and Feta (all phases)
Asian Spinach Salad with Shrimp, Red Pepper, and Mushrooms (all phases)
Chickpea (Garbanzo Bean) Salad with Tomatoes, Olive, Basil, and Parsley (all phases)
How to Make Absolutely Perfect Restaurant Quality Salad at Home (all phases)
Spinach Salad with Bacon and Feta (all phases)
Georgette's Really Lemony Greek Pilafi (phase 2 or 3)
Brown Rice with Cashews and Herbs (phase 2 or 3)
Brown and Wild Rice with Pine Nuts and Thyme (phase 2 or 3)
Barley "Risotto" with Mushrooms and Thyme (phase 2 or 3)
Carb-Conscious Desserts for Valentine's Day
Low-Sugar and Flourless Chocolate coconut Drops with Almonds (phase 3 due to chocolate chips, or a once-in-a-while treat for phase 2)
Low-Sugar and Whole Wheat Brownies with Walnuts / Grandma Willey's Brownies (phase 2 or 3)
Four South Beach Diet Friendly Chocolate Cookies to Help You Celebrate Valentine's Day (see recipes for phase)
Flourless and Low-Sugar (or sugar-free_ chocolate Shortbread Cookes - Also Gluten Free (Phase 2 or 3, but probably a "once in a while treat" due to high fat content and a small amount of brown sugar.)
Low-Sugar Raspberry Cheesecake with Pecan Crust (phase 2 or 3)
Flourless and (almost) Sugar-Free Cookies with Peanut Butter and Chocolate (phase 2 or 3, but probably a "once in a while treat" due to fat content and a small amount of brown sugar)
Greek Yogurt Dessert with Hazelnut Agave and Shaved Dark Chocolate (phase 2 or 3)
Two Recipes for Sugar-Free and Flourless Chocolate and Oatmeal Cluster Cookies (both versions, phase 2 or 3)
Low Carb Cherry Cheesecake Two Ways (phase 2 or 3)
Carb-Conscious Recipes for St. Patrick's Day
Healthier Irish-Inspired Favorites for St. Patrick's Day
Corned Beef with Veggies and Horseradish (corned beef, all phases, an occasional treat, cabbage all phases, carrots phase 2 or 3)
Leftover Corned Beef Soup with Sauerkraut and Tomatoes (all phases, but corned beef should be an occasional treat due to high fat content)
Roasted Cabbage with Lemon (all phases)
Roasted Cabbage with Lime and Sriracha (all phases)
100% Whole Wheat Brown Soda Bread (phase 2 or 3)
White Whole Wheat and Oatmeal Irish Soda Bread (phase 2 or 3)
Agave-Sweetened 100% Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread (phase 2 or 3)
Sauteed Kale with Garlic and Onion (Melting Tuscan Kale) (all phases)
Pureed Cauliflower and Cabbage with Green Onions and Parmesan (all phases)
Parsley Hummus with Whole Wheat Pita (phase 2 or 3, or phase one with celery or veggies)
Creole-Spiced Rice and Kale (Phase 2 or 3)
Monday, November 02, 2009
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