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Thursday, September 8, 2011
Toxic Friendships
BOTH relationships were infinitely more toxic to my heart and mind than I even realized at the time. Both were people who loved to hash and rehash past drama between them and other people. Lucia Pattrito (a woman describing a toxic co-worker in the article) hits it spot on when she says, "We're a positive bunch at work, but she was like this emotional wet blanket. She wasn't just a pill; she was a suppository. You could practically hear the Debbie Downer music." That could easily describe BOTH of my toxic friends. They were suppositories. UGH!
There were loads of red flags that I just refused to give much weight to. They both said ugly stuff to me that I'd never say to a friend. They both talk all kinds of miserable judgemental stuff about other people. Can I just say.. while sarcasm can be pretty funny in small doses, in unregulated amounts it sucks the life out of my soul! Seriously, nothing puts a damper on a happy day like a truck load of sarcasm. One of my toxic friends actually says that sarcasm is her "love language". UGH! Really!? That's not ironically funny. That's actually SAD. If you can't even find a way to say something nice in a NICE WAY... that's just lame. You're emotionally stunted. Listening to someone cutting people with words gets old... really quickly. My heart is definitely NOT missing the perpetual harsh take on everything going on in the world at all!
Leila (from Don't Speak Whinese) has a humorous take on toxic friendships. If you're easily offended with talk about poop or profanity, the link might not be your cup of tea. The idea that we shouldn't have to force friendships... that sometimes people just don't mesh... and we should just let that crap go... isn't new. But her version sure makes me laugh! Ditching a toxic friendship and then inviting your "Febreze friends" over to celebrate life and help you forget the crappiness?? Count me in!
I was amazed at the results in the survey on TODAY. 84% of women responders (18,000 total) said they'd had a toxic female friend. That's a LOT. Apparently, I'm not the only one who's ever encountered the emotional black hole of a toxic chick friend. Having healthy boundaries with people is a good thing. I know that I say that a lot. But it IS! I'm the kind of person who really hates confrontation. If you bug me, I'll tend to just cut you slack and not bring it up. But, here lately... maybe I'm crabbier... maybe I'm just older and wiser... I'm just not willing to invest time into relationships that don't have a healthy vibe to 'em.
I realize that everyone goes through rough seasons in life... sometimes people get obnoxious because they're dealing with tough stuff and it just all comes out rough. I think that's where accountability comes in. I would hope that, if I started being a jerk, you would (as a FRIEND) tell me that you know that I might be dealing with some major crap, but that being a jerk to you isn't the way to handle it. I would hope that, since I knew you care about me and are vested in our relationship, you wouldn't say something like that just to make me squirm but, because you really care about me and our friendship. I would hope that I would take it the right way. Since I hate for people to think I'm a total jerk (Can you say "recovering people pleaser?"), I'd like to think that I'd straighten up and get back to being kind. I hope that's how something like that would go.
Here's what I hated about the toxic break-ups:
The Mud Flinging
Seriously?! When I'm in a friendship... especially one of the "BFF" variety... I expect a certain amount of grown-up-edness to come along with that. As BFFs, we vent and tell each other stuff that we don't share with just anyone. There's a certain amount of Vegas involved (meaning: "What is said within our friendship... stays within our friendship") and that shouldn't change because our relationship gets downgraded.
Using anything I've shared privately, as ammunition in conversations with other people... is wrong. Period. The reverse is also true... I won't use your private stuff. That's not fair. It's not respectful. Even if we can't agree or get over whatever the heck is splitting our friendship up... we ought to at least respect each other as fellow human beings. Don't be mean.
Equally stupid?
The Flounce (coined by Kate my uber-fabulous friend and coiner of "Family of Choice")
The 'tude of : "I'm right. You're wrong. You've always been wrong. Good-bye! Hmmph!" This is the way immature people deal with conflict. Everyone I know has dealt with someone like this. "I'm not going to tell you why I'm upset. I'm going to text another person close to you about our conflict, and then unfriend you on facebook without a word." Seriously? Who does this? I don't care about the unfriending part so much (that seems to be a bigger deal in the junior high/high school world) but, bringing another person into the conflict... is just stupid. It doesn't leave me with a heartbreak as much as it leaves me with an eye roll.
What if we just learned to deal with relational BS like adults? I like what the apostle Paul wrote to Titus.
"Stay away from those who have foolish arguments and talk about useless family histories and argue and quarrel about the law. Those things are worth nothing and will not help anyone. After a first and second warning, avoid someone who causes arguments." Titus 3:9-10 (NCV)
There's something wonderfully simple about making those kinds of choices. I'd be willing to bet that they'd lead to fewer toxic friendships. We wouldn't suddenly find ourselves in a relationship that was rotting from the inside out.
Toxic relationships have robbed me of too much time (personally and emotionally) and I'm over it. Non-toxic friends (Febrezey friends!) are the ones I want to invest in for the rest of my life. Who's with me?
Have you ever had to untangle yourself from a toxic friendship?
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Yes, and it's a messy time, the untangling. Especially when you hold hope that the person will change, but you know they won't. And then you're defending yourself against all the lies that person has told, and you can't call them out as lies because if people knew the truth about that person, it would cause them pain as well!
It's a crappy situation, all the way around.I had 2 friends last year, that I finally told, that they were just too draining for me.
One would come over and begin to tell me what a bad housekeeper I was.
The other one would ask me why I married an unattractive man. Over and over she'd say, "I just don't know what you see in him."
Done--SO DONE.Done. And should've been done LONG AGO.Hello, there! Found you through @mommyofamonster and just had to read your post. I wrote something similar last year that might also give you clues about toxic friendships. http://bit.ly/oc3QEX -- and, it's not just friends, it's relatives, too. We all live in fear of hurting someone else's feeling, even though the toxic 'friend' couldn't care less. My biggest question has always been why don't other people stop them from hurting a friend. I'm going to stop, because this is s'posed to be just a comment. Just wanted to say hello.
ReplyDelete@The Empress... Gosh that sucks. I feel your pain. One of my "friends" decided that she preferred the husband of another friend over her own. (NOT OK)
The other friend is a person who perpetually questions our families choices about parenting, money, faith, and music. What?! How is that even close to "friendly" conversation?
I hope that your done-ness leaves you lighter and more free!I cannot even tell you how much I relate to this post right now. I have a friend that I had to drop because of her poor me stories and a cousin who isn't talking to me because I held her accountable. I figured since we are related we could talk it through and be better for it but was told instead that she didn't care that I don't trust her and she needs way less drama in her life which isn't going to happen because she's the cause of it.
It's too bad people can't see outside of their own little boxes but I'm not gonna let it get me down..I know I'm better off!@SharleneT... you hit the nail on the head when you said that we make choices and try not to hurt other people's feelings while toxic friends don't give a rip! They really don't care at all. We're all worried that if we confront them that they won't like us anymore (why should we care?), they'll saw ugly things about us (they probably will... they talk bad about everyone!), and that somehow that really matters (ultimately, it doesn't!) I think it's painful for a minute but, long-term it causes us less hurt. Sorta like ripping off a BandAid!
ReplyDelete@CoffeeLovin'Mom... I totally feel your pain. We recently had a conflict with family over boundaries that we thought we could talk through as well. We were treated to a Flounce... and a "I'm taking my ball and going home." I know that having hurt feelings is a normal response to someone holding you accountable or enforcing their own boundaries... but at some point, we have to be grown ups. I tend to think that anyone who is unwilling to work things out when there is conflict, isn't really worth investing much time with when things are going smoothly.
You definitely ARE better off. It's normal to have a little hurt when people act stupid like that. But find some Febrezey people to help mask that odor! ;)I've had more than my share of toxic friendships and they were so draining to my soul. It's hard to let those go because somehow they make us feel responsible for their emotional state and we don't want to hurt them. (total BS). Through the years I've noticed that when I see someone behaving badly towards other people that they will always eventually behave that way towards me. For some reason we assume that our friendship gives us a "pass" and we are the only ones they won't do this to. We are wrong--every time. Better to get out before they have more ammunition to use in their toxic smear campaign.
ReplyDelete@Ellen... my Dad used to say, "Anyone who will do something once, will do it again." He's right much of the time when it comes to applying that statement to ill-behaved friends. We're only deluding ourselves when we think that they won't be ugly to us. It really is only a matter of time before they do. People who steamroll other's boundaries will DEFINITELY steamroll mine.
It's definitely best to learn to recognize those relationships early and ditch them before we're too enmeshed and our hearts hurt a LOT when the relationship goes kaput!I'm glad I'm an adult, I have my Hubby as my friend and it might seem cliche' but it's easy to not have to use all of my energy on mean girl non sense. There are people who call you and just make you tired just seeing their number come up, from that you can clearly see your future if you pick up that phone.
ReplyDeleteI am sooo glad you wrote this...I JUST got out of one of these. Okay it has been 3 months. My marriage was falling apart and this "friend" was more worried about who else I was hanging out with and why I wasn't talking to her as much...ummm..way to be a friend. The mud flinging...this woman and her family watch my blog, her own mother attacked my blogs fb page and tried to ruin a happy moment for me. Thank you for writing this. I am betting many women have or had a relationship like this and may feel like they themselves have done something wrong. :::Standing Ovation:::
ReplyDelete@Mango Chutney... I can totally relate to seeing certain people pop up on caller ID and just wanting to go into a coma. The drama is exhausting. What's worth that kind of drain? I say, NOTHING!
@Motherhood Truth... I hate it when the "friend" becomes a frenemy and makes you out ot be a bad guy. That's just awful. It can be tough to shuck off feelings of guilt... those people are so great at flinging crap and making us feeling like WE were the ones who were out of line... but in the long run, it's the healthiest choice.
@textdrivebys Freedom... is UNDERrated! It sucks to be held hostage in ANY kind of unhealthy relationship. We should be quick to sever ties with people who just want to start arguments and stir up trouble. Why deal with the constant negativity?Thank you for writing this post! My husband and I are in the process of severing ties with two 'malignant narcissist' personalities in our family. Despite all the pain and suffering it's been a hard decision to come to, I guess because they're family. Right now we're preparing for the storm that will come. We're not sure we will have ANY family left talking to us on that side of the family. We've only asked for space right now, but will be making it permanent shortly. The last few months have been the most peaceful we've had in years. We know it will be worth it in the long run. Thank you and those who commented for the encouragement and hope for the future! Best of luck to you all.
ReplyDeleteToxic friendships are such a waste of time and we know when we're in one but I think sometimes people feel like ending it will bring on so much additional drama that it's better to suck it up. I'm so happy that you were able to say no more; that takes a lot of strength! I see so many toxic relationships among my female students and some days I just want to shake them and say "it's not worth it, she's not worth it, just let it go!" Hopefully they'll come to the realization you did sooner rather than later!
ReplyDelete@MommySaidThis... I can totally relate to your situation. The peace that we've had after opting to just sever a couple unhealthy familial relationships (ones that were absolutely NOT going to change) is remarkable. Peace to you and your husband while you go through this tough season of change. It WILL be worth it.
@Ms. Megan... It really is stupid when the Junior High dramatic flairs show up in adulthood isn't it?! UGH! I'm glad that your students have someone practical (like you!) to encourage them to ditch the drama and toxic relationships EARLY in life. It sure would've been easier to learn this stuff SOONER!Yes,
Just recently in fact. She jumped all over me over something that was completely out of my control. So I just cut the ties. It's been needing to happen for awhile. Maybe it's the fact that I'm a mom, or that I'm just getting older. But I simply don't have time for that crap.
The only sticky thing is that we have mutual friends. But we are all adults, and my hope is that we all act like it and can work around it.YES, I have. Just recently in fact. It was a cutting the ties sort of situation. She went all WACKO on me over something that was completely out of my control. Maybe it's the fact that I'm a mom, or maybe it's just that I'm older. But I don't have time for this kind of crap. Cut, cut, cut the ties.
The only sticky thing is that we have mutual friends. But we are all adults and can work around it.There isn't a day that goes by that I don't count my blessings for NOT having a "toxic" friend situation like what you & others here have commented about. It's been more then 10 years since I've been in a true scenario like that~ thank goodness! So draining & soul-sucking...
Bravo to all of you ditching the drama!!! :o)Ugh. I remember finally letting go of a toxic friend after she screwed me for the last time. The thing that totally sucks about Facebook is that now she's my FB "friend". I even unfriended her because it's obvious she hasn't changed, but then she sent me a message: I think Facebook accidentally unfriended us! Gah!
And you'd think I would have the guts to just tell her to pound sand. Oh well.


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Jan's car was in a flood. What should she do?
Ray shares a snow storm horror story, and he's publicly shamed for taking his wife to the beach during a blizzard.
Jan (Mojave Desert, California)
Jan's car was in a flood. What should she do?
Carly (Colorado Springs, Colorado)
The car makes a clicking sound when turning the wheel and accelerating.
Bruce (Everett, Massachusetts)
Is it safe to coast to a stop as a gas-saving measure?
Brigitte (Anchorage, Alaska)
Brigitte's a former pilot and she's looking for an RV to live in.
Becky (Seattle, Washington)
What happens when you leave a puppy in the car for thirteen minutes unsupervised?
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Best Jesus Freak Denver 2007 - Devout dancer
The bearded man held his wooden cross high and bumped and swayed to the indie rock coming out of the Keystone Resort speakers. The young workers scanning lift tickets and passes all smiled in his direction and bopped with him. Kids giggled. Their parents wondered if the strange man was a beggar or a paid performer. A dancing orthodox Christian monk would seem an unorthodox form of entertainment, even for a ski resort. Turns out he was just a Jesus freak of the highest order -- one without the shouted ramblings of the characters on Denver's 16th Street Mall.


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BPA-Free Plastics Are Safe, Right? Don't be so sure....
What you need to know to protect yourself.
by Dr. Nan Kathryn Fuchs
You've probably heard about BPA, the dangerous chemical found in plastics. I've been warning my readers about BPA for the past five years. And many of you have listened. You've refused to buy bottles and containers that contain BPA.
The Plastics manufacturers have listened, too. They've saved their industry and calmed the public by coming up with new "BPA-free" bottles and containers. What they failed to tell anyone was that many of these products contain BPS, a chemical similar to BPA. And new studies show that BPS is just as toxic as BPA!1
Just like BPA, it mimics estrogen. Just like BPA, it interferes with the way cells respond to existing estrogen. Just like BPA, it changes cell growth patterns. And a brand new study has found that it does all this even in tiny doses!2
And BPS isn't just found in bottles and containers. It's found in 100% of thermal cash register and credit card receipts.3 It's found in 87% of paper money and 52% of recycled paper. It's even in the paper made for ultrasound machines which means that even pregnant women and their children are exposed!4
And now this toxin is ending up where it doesn't belong... in our bodies. Researchers have discovered BPS in the urine of a whopping 93% of Americans they tested! Yes, 93%!5
And BPS isn't the only toxin that may be lurking in your body...
In one recent study, scientists tested a group of families for 107 different man made toxins.6 They tested the blood and urine samples from every family member, including grandparents, parents and children. Here's what they found... Every single person from the youngest to the oldest was contaminated with toxins! They found PCBs, organochlorine pesticides, brominated flame retardants, perfluorinated chemicals, and more.7
A comprehensive survey by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control found 148 different chemicals in the blood and urine samples of 2,400 Americans.8 More than a quarter of all the samples contained benzo(a)pryene, a toxin found in automobile exhaust fumes. And nine out of ten samples contained a mixture of toxic pesticides.
National Geographic Magazine paid nearly $15,000 to test one of their reporters for the presence of 320 different chemicals as part of an undercover investigation into environmental toxins. They discovered that the reporter's level of one flame retardant chemical was so high it would have been considered alarming, even if the reporter had worked in a plant that manufactured the chemical!9
A Mount Sinai School of Medicine study found a total of 167 different chemicals in the blood and urine samples of volunteers. That's an average of 91 toxins each.10 They found lead, dioxins, PCBs, phthalate DEHP, as well as compounds that have been banned for more than a quarter century.11 Bottom line: every single person in every study was contaminated.
So, if you're tired all the time, this could be the reason why…
If you suffer from joint pain and inflammation, this could be the reason why…
And if you're plagued by "senior moments" and brain fog, this could be the reason why…
The Hidden Cause of Your Chronic Health Problems
You see, your body was NEVER designed to eliminate these chemicals and heavy metals. Your liver and kidneys cannot easily or rapidly break them down.
And when your body is unable to break down and eliminate these toxins, it stores them away in the far reaches of your liver or in your fat cells.
Eventually these toxins are released from your fat cells, allowing them to travel through your bloodstream and invade your brain, lungs, heart, eyes, stomach, liver and sexual organs.
These toxins and heavy metals can build up in your joints and tissues triggering excruciating pain and inflammation. They can travel to your brain, where they can cause memory loss, migraines, and premature brain aging. They can invade your heart, where they can cause blood pressure problems.
They can imitate your body's natural hormones and invade your endocrine system where they can cause estrogen dominance, reduced libido and sexual dysfunction. They can invade your pancreas where they can cause blood sugar problems. They can invade your eyes causing vision problems.
They can invade your stomach where they can cause indigestion, nausea, or vomiting. Not only do low levels of chemicals build up in your body over time, but these chemicals can also react with each other in dangerous ways…
Why You Are The Guinea Pig In This Toxic Experiment…
Low levels of different chemicals interact with each other. The result is that the combination of two chemicals together can have a much more toxic effect than either one alone.
For example, when you mix dioxin with PCBs, the combined toxicity is eight hundred times greater than with either chemical alone according to a study published in Environmental Health Perspectives.12
When you mix 4 popular food additives, the resulting mixture is 700% more toxic than any individual ingredient alone. According to a recent study in the journal of Toxicological Sciences, the combination of aspartame, monosodium glutamate (MSG), and the artificial colorings quinoline yellow and brilliant blue causes nerve cell damage.13 This combination of food additives is what is typically found in your blood after a snack and a drink!
And when you combine 6 common pollutants you end up with blood sugar problems. According to a new report published in Diabetes Care, the greater your exposure to DDE plus 5 other common pollutants, the greater the chance that you will have blood sugar problems.14 In fact, compared to the people with the lowest levels of these toxins, the people with the highest levels in their blood were 38 times more likely to have severe blood sugar problems.
But this doesn't have to happen to you…
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It's called modified citrus pectin, and it's made from the inner peel of citrus fruits. Modified citrus pectin is one of the most powerful detoxing substances I've found in the world, and it's been proven to work in human clinical studies.
In one recent study,15 USDA scientists gave people modified citrus pectin for six days. The scientists measured the amount of toxins excreted in the participants' urine before taking the modified citrus pectin and 24 hours after taking the citrus pectin.
The results?
Dramatic results like these in only 24 hours are simply unheard of!
And here's something else amazing: Even though modified citrus pectin is strong enough to soak up toxins and heavy metals like a sponge, it's also so gentle on your system that not a single person in these human trials reported any side effects!
In fact, modified citrus pectin is so safe it has been tested on children as young as 5 years old who suffer from lead poisoning. Every child tested had a dramatic increase in the excretion of lead in their urine — over 130% on average.16
The reason modified citrus pectin is safer than many forms of detox therapy is because it does NOT deplete the essential minerals your body needs. So while it eliminates toxic metals and pesticides like lead, cadmium and mercury, it doesn't deplete your body of zinc, calcium or magnesium. In fact, there was no change in the level of these vital minerals in patients during the study.
Now before you run out and buy citrus pectin, you have to make sure you're getting the right kind. There are a lot of people out there selling citrus pectin, but it's not the same kind that was used in the clinical studies.
You see, most citrus pectin is composed of large long-chain carbohydrate molecules that are too big for your body to digest. So the pectin simply passes through your body without binding to toxins.
The good news is, my friend and colleague Dr. Isaac Eliaz has found a way to modify citrus pectin that makes it very easy for your body to digest. First he broke down large citrus pectin molecules into smaller easily absorbable pieces. Then he changed the pH of the pectin molecule to make it easier for the molecule to bind to heavy metals, especially in the lowpH environment of your stomach.
The result is a patented form of modified citrus pectin called PectaSol® . It easily binds to toxins so they can be eliminated by your body's digestive system. In fact PectaSol® is so powerful, it can trap and remove significant amounts of toxins in as little as 24 hours!
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More energy and stamina in the bedroom
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P.S. If you're an average American between the ages of 58 and 92, new research shows your body is polluted with 700 synthetic chemicals as well as heavy metals like mercury, lead and arsenic…
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The Checklist…
As the last full week of business before the Christmas and New Year's holidays unfold, New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has been working the phones, making a handful of signings, and is involved in at least one impact trade that could return the Yankees to championship form. As more of the high profile players continue to sign with teams, now is the time that the not-so-sexy moves are being made. Most of the headline grabbing players are gone, and the ones that remain, really have no value to the Bombers other than some starting pitching targets.
As fans know, the outfield has been taken care of and can be checked off of the must do list. The return of both Derek Jeter and Mark Teixeira have taken care of both shortstop and first base. Cashman even signed insurance for Jeter, just in case his aging legs can't hold up to another season in the middle infield, re-signing Brendan Ryan to a multi-year deal. Another glaring weakness for the Yankees last season was behind the plate, and that is where Cash made his first big splash of the winter with the free agent signing of catcher Brian McCann. Check backstop issues off the list. The Yankees signed Kelly Johnson to a 1-year deal to serve time at both second base and third. Call him a super utility infielder with pop. Johnson was a nice pick up for Cashman.
One of the "under the radar" moves for the Yankees came when they re-signed starter Hiroki Kuroda for a last run at a World Series title. Cashman stated he needed 400 innings from two starters, and has solved exactly 50 percent of that equation. Go ahead and give a little checkmark for that move. The team is awaiting the decision of whether or not Masahiro Tanaka is going to be posted by the Rakuten Golden Eagles, and if he is, expect the Yankees to go over the $189 million dollar threshold to obtain his services. For whatever reason, if Tanaka slips through the Yankees' fingers, the team must decided between the lesser of three evils in Ubaldo Jimenez, Matt Garza, and Ervin Santana.
The loss of Mariano Rivera left a gaping hole that will never be fully refilled. The Yankees obviously have their doubts about David Robertson stepping up and filling his shoes, and reports have surfaced that it is a matter of when, not if Jonathan Papelbon dons the pinstripes as the new closer. If that deal falls through, there are other options to consider. Perhaps Brian Cashman jumped the gun a little quickly in signing Matt Thornton to replace the departed Boone Logan, as other viable lefty specialists whose numbers aren't trending downward were still available and affordable. So other than a closer, the bullpen is pretty solid with young, controllable power arms, regardless of what the national media may think.
Holes remain at both second base and third base. The real question is this: Is there really a hole if Alex Rodriguez beats his suspension rap? I'm sure the Yankees would take A-Rod at .280, 20 bombs, and 75 RBI. There isn't much on the free agent market to suggest otherwise. The Bombers plan on using Kelly Johnson at third a little bit, and with the signing of free agent Brian Roberts, it allows Joe Girardi to be a little more flexible with his infield. The Yankees continue to check-in on Mark Reynolds, and there is a very good chance he returns to the Bronx, but there has also been a mention of a Jeff Baker sighting…ugh.
The team's needs today aren't nearly as ugly as they were a week ago. While the tandem of Johnson/Roberts isn't ideal, that doesn't mean that the Yankees still aren't exploring other options such as Howie Kendrick of the Angels, Dan Uggla of the Braves, and they might even consider revisiting the Brandon Phillips deal with the Reds. The bullpen in my opinion, is one solid piece away, and I am a big fan of a pending Papelbon-to-the-Bronx deal.
As for the starting pitching, if Tanaka isn't the guy, Cashman will have to decide whether or not he will stick with Brett Gardner as a piece of next year's roster, or if the right offer for a starting pitcher comes up that he will part with the speedy outfielder. If Cashman does indeed hold onto Gardner no matter, what, I like Jimenez over Garza and Santana for a myriad of reasons. The first is that he's healthy, having pitched close to 200 innings every season of his career. He's also a strikeout machine, posting high K/9 ratio's every year. Garza is Carl Pavano waiting to happen, along with his almost 4 ERA. As much as I've always thought Ervin Santana had potential, he's not lived up to it long enough or consistently enough to believe a round in the Bronx would bring out his best. His up and down seasons are too big of a risk to hand out a multi-year deal. I also like the idea of bringing in a project like Tommy Hanson, and seeing if Larry Rothschild can fix whatever is wrong that has derailed a once-promising career and has left Hunter looking for work after only one season with the Angels.
Before the winter is over, there is no doubt the Yankees will have plugged their necessary holes with a mix of low cost free agents (other than possibly Tanaka or Jimenez), made a trade or two, and mix in the baby Bombers who show enough promise to contribute in one form or another.
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Installation Profile: High-tech Hotspot
Feb 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Allen DeRilke
Trendy nightclub installs latest AV wizardry.
Audio for the club's main area is based around a combination of four Community Professional iBOX iHP1596 flown 15in. cabinets, along with EAW tweeter arrays and custom-built, 18in. horn-loaded subwoofers created by Craig Barnabeau of East Brunswick, N.J.-based Systems by Shorty (SBS).
"One challenge at G was the low ceiling height," Freemer says. "One of the great features of the Community iBOX loudspeakers is their rotatable horns. This made them ideal for the main dance area, allowing me to mount them horizontally without compromising the dispersion pattern."
A second challenge, Freemer says, was achieving a strong high-frequency response. "Normally, we would address this with tweeter arrays, but because of the low ceilings, we ended up mounting them in the dropped ceiling, cut right into the ceiling tiles."
Although the main dance floor at G is somewhat compact, it was important to achieve a high-impact, well-rounded sound. Not surprisingly, aesthetics figured large in the system design as well, and Freemer responded with four custom-built, 18in. horn-loaded subwoofers from SBS.
"In nightclub applications, I prefer the sound of horn-loaded subs over front-loaded designs, and the small footprint and high efficiency of the SBS subs made them ideal for this application," he says. Two of the subs are built into the DJ booth, with the other two stacked vertically on the opposite side of the main dance floor, creating a nice sweet spot in the center. Eight Community VERIS 8 wall-mounted 8in. systems and 12 flown VERIS 12-96 12in. two-way boxes surround the main dance floor.
"One of my goals for that area was a smooth-sounding fill, rather than an obtrusive 'in-your-face' kind of sound," Freemer says. "I EQed these areas to be especially soft in the vocal and mid-range areas so the bartenders and staff could function without having to yell over the music, yet have enough sound to make these areas comfortably engaging to the patrons."
The LED wall faces a raised area that forms the three VIP zones, which are covered by 6in. ceiling loudspeakers for unobtrusive fill, augmented by two Community SBS-12 subwoofers.
"We crossed the ceiling speakers over at an exceptionally high frequency, nearly eliminating all low-end content," Freemer says. "The goal was to provide some background fill and get the 'oomph' from the subs built into the walls."
One of the building's more interesting architectural features is the Mogul Room, an ultra-private area fashioned out of a former vault. With its massive steel-vault doors and 3ft.-thick reinforced walls, the area is more than just soundproofed.
"Needless to say, the Mogul Room is its own world, both environmentally and acoustically speaking," Freemer says. Two more VERIS 8 wall-mounted systems and another pair of SBS-12 subs cover the area, creating a warm, subdued, and very exclusive atmosphere without being overly intrusive.
Two SBS Audio Thrive Maya bipolar/Mosfet hybrid amplifiers outputting close to 3000W per channel drive the four Community iBOX loudspeakers and four SBS subwoofers in the two dance-floor areas, while one Thrive Alba Class A/B Mosfet model powers the two EAW DCT1 tweeter arrays. Crown CTs-series amplifiers power the remaining zones and DJ booths.
Club staff can select the audio source for each of the lounge's separate zones using one of 12 corresponding Rane SR4 remote-source and volume-selector controls, allowing any potential configuration of zones and room combining. As Freemer explains, the system was — at least in part — born out of a need for simplicity.
"The original proposal had included touchscreen controls in every area and a far more complex zoning scenario," he says. "But as we went through our planning discussions, it became clear that ease of operation was a high priority since there would potentially be numerous people with varying levels of technical expertise operating the system. … This way, the end user only has to deal with a single rotary controller. Anyone can operate it."
The equipment-room racks house all the SR4 remote-source controllers, making it possible to quickly reconfigure the audio source for any zone from a single, central location. "Ultimately, we ended up with a far more simple system than we'd originally planned for, and we ended up saving them quite a bit on their budget besides," Freemer says.
One of the more innovative aspects of the system's design is in the actual routing implementation, a scheme employing four Rane RPM 88 matrix DSP units. Although Rane does not promote the RPM series as scalable, per se, Freemer used the devices' AES3 I/O to share signals across three of the units and achieve control over 12 zones.
"The premise behind the design was that the venue's main configuration is as a single zone, with the source being the primary DJ booth," he says. "We wanted to keep the primary DJ booth's audio signal path as clean as possible, so it made sense to route this signal digitally across the three RPM 88s that output to the 12 independent zones." Secondary sources, such as DVD and CATV audio, are routed to each processor via the analog inputs. A single RPM 88 unit is dedicated exclusively to processing for the DJ booths, providing equalization, dynamics, and crossover duties. A dedicated discrete output synchronizes the display to the music.
Since opening its doors, G has quickly established a reputation as one of the city's most popular performance venues, hosting a string of guest DJs from across the United States and abroad. Particular attention has been paid to the club's DJ facilities.
Each of the two DJ stations is outfitted with Panasonic Technics SL-1200MKII turntables and Pioneer CDJ-1000MKIII CD players, along with Rane MP 2016a DJ mixers and XP 2016a expansion units, all housed in custom-designed consoles.
DJs carting their own laptops can take full advantage of the booths' Rane Serato Scratch Live integration via custom Switchcraft patch bays. The patch bays also allow for connection of a secondary mixer, providing flexibility for guest DJs and the ability to connect a live soundboard directly into the system without having to remove the primary DJ mixer.
The two DJ booths each use a pair of Community VERIS 12-96 cabinets and a single VERIS 212S dual 12in. subwoofer for monitoring.
"DJ booths are probably one of the most overlooked areas for good monitoring, and I wanted things done properly at G," Freemer says.
The primary booth's turntables sport a custom suspension system, which eliminates feedback and vibration from the booth's subwoofer and main dance-floor subwoofers — all of which sit directly underneath the console.
Freemer says that one of his own favorite features is the system's SBS three-way DJ crossover — modeled after the classic RLA crossover, a design that is much sought-after in nightclub installations. "SBS has created what I think is one of the best modern alternatives to the classic RLA crossover. Because the main dance-floor system has so much power behind it, having the ability to adjust the different frequency-range levels independently from the booth is a great feature," Freemer says.
Freemer also admits to being a fan of analog processing. "The Community iBOX cabinets use the Rane DSP for high- and low-pass filtering, but the subwoofer and super-tweeter crossovers are exclusively in the analog domain."
As most urban dwellers know, the rebirth and rebuilding of a city's downtown areas can be a long and sometimes slow process. Those few brave souls who choose to be among the first to take up residence in blighted, run-down neighborhoods are typically individuals whose creativity, vision, and courage exceed their financial means.
But it is those forward-thinking urban pioneers who breathe the first flush of new life into forgotten urban pockets. In Philadelphia's historic downtown, the success of clubs such as G is testament to the area's reawakening, and the lines of well-dressed guests queuing nightly for entry illustrates what a forward-looking AV design and installation project can do for such facilities.
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Side Dish and Salad Recipes: Delicious Ideas for Broccoli
Flavor-Filled Broccoli Recipes Ready in 30 Minutes or Less
Add this cancer-fighting veggie to your diet with these 3 tasty make-ahead meals
We could sing the praises of broccoli all day: Low in calories and high in vitamins A, C, and K, this veggie is easy to prepare and inexpensive. Plus, many nutritionists think it helps prevent and may even fight cancer. Broccoli is at its freshest and most flavorful October through April, and you can eat it from top to bottom—while the green florets get the glory, the stalks are just as tasty and nutritious (just peel 'em for tenderness).
Try these three easy recipes featuring this super veggie.
Quick Chicken Divan
8 oz gemelli, rotini, or ziti
1 lb broccoli, tops cut into florets and stems peeled and sliced
1 Tbsp butter
2 tsp dried basil
4½ tsp all-purpose flour
1 c reduced-sodium chicken broth
⅔ c 2% milk
¾ tsp salt
1 sm rotisserie chicken, meat pulled off the bone (2½ to 3 c total)
½ c shredded cheddar
Boil pasta. Add broccoli during last 5 minutes. Drain. Melt butter with basil in pasta pot and stir in flour. When light brown, whisk in broth, milk, and salt. Bring to a boil. Toss with chicken, pasta/broccoli mixture, and cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
NUTRITION (per serving) 430 cal, 31 g pro, 53 g carb, 5 g fiber, 4 g sugars, 12 g fat, 6 g sat fat, 780 mg sodium
Roasted Broccoli with Orange
1 lb broccoli, tops cut into florets and stems peeled, quartered lengthwise, and cut into 2" lengths
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 tsp grated orange zest (optional)
½ tsp salt
2 Tbsp orange juice (from ½ sm orange)
Heat oven to 425°F. Line baking pan with foil. Put broccoli on pan and toss with oil, garlic, zest, and salt. Spread in single layer and roast until edges brown and stems are tender, about 20 minutes. Toss with orange juice and season to taste with salt and pepper.
NUTRITION (per serving) 100 cal, 4 g pro, 7 g carb, 3 g fiber, 1 g sugars, 7 g fat, 1 g sat fat, 320 mg sodium
Broccoli-Peanut Salad
¼ c white wine vinegar
3 Tbsp canola oil
3 Tbsp peanut butter
1 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
½ tsp salt
1 lb broccoli, tops cut into small florets and stems peeled and chopped
¼ c dried cherries, cranberries, or raisins
¼ c roasted peanuts, chopped
Whisk together vinegar, oil, peanut butter, soy sauce, and salt in a large bowl. Toss with broccoli and dried fruit and season with salt to taste. Serve topped with peanuts. Can be made up to 2 days ahead.
NUTRITION (per serving) 280 cal, 9 g pro, 17 g carb, 7 g fiber, 5 g sugars, 21 g fat, 2.5 g sat fat, 510 mg sodium
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November 26, 2014: Graduation On Tuesday evening we held the end of year graduation for our Year 6 and Year 7 students. The liturgy at the church focused on the students journey over their years at primary school. We returned to school to share a meal and take a trip down memory lane with the students. Many memories were shared on this joyous occasion and many more were created on a night that showcased the best of our student leaders for 2014. A huge thank you to the staff and parents who were involved in the planning and preparation of this special evening.
November 26, 2014: Community Association Treasurer You would notice that at this point in time, the CA does not have a person to fill the Treasurer position. At this stage Susie Armstrong will oversee the books until March of next year but after that time the CA will be Treasurerless!!
I make this plea now on behalf of the St Andrews family, that if you have any skills in this area, whether it be accountancy, book-keeping or previous experience in a similar role at a sporting club etc, please, please, please contact myself or Shari to let us know of your interest. Many thanks in anticipation of your cooperation with respect to this plea!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 12, 2014: Remembrance Day Liturgy On Tuesday we held our Remembrance Day Liturgy. The poppies were placed in the gardens and at the entrances to Kerrabee. During the liturgy Kasey White and her mother Ann-Maree recited the poem The Inquisitive Mind of a Child. Jessica Lafferty, Sarah Johnson, Sam Tilbrook, Campbell Roberts, Fraser Stone, Harry Bold and Ethan Moon read beautifully. Aengus White, Bryce Moon, Ryan Herdson and James Merryfull carried the wreath, slouch hat, and Australian and New Zealand flags and placed them in the sacred place. Annabelle Hogan handed each Defence child a poppy who then laid it on the sacred place on behalf of all the children at St Andrews.
A special thanks to Deanna Radovan who sang Amazing Grace and Rosemary Duncan who played the keyboard. Also to the year 7 students who sold poppies and organized the flags, and to everyone who helped with the liturgy including those who came very early to put out so many poppies and help set up. Thanks also to Miss Locke for her support. A great team effort.
November 5, 2014: World Teacher's Day The teachers of St Andrews were delighted last Friday with the presentation from children acknowledging the tremendous efforts of their teachers. It does take a village to raise a family and many people make up our staff who work diligently to ensure the children become the best they can be. Thank you to all the parents who recognise the work that we do and thank you for spoiling us with flowers and a lovely morning tea. It was truly appreciated!
November 5, 2014: Halloween Disco Last Friday night the Year 6 and 7 students from our neighbouring Catholic schools joined in a fun night of dancing.
The Halloween theme allowed students and teachers alike to get into the spirit of the night and dress up in some ghoulish costumes. A big thank you to the organisers of the night.
October 30, 2014: Prep & Year 7 Buddy Liturgy This week the Prep children and their Year Seven buddies celebrated a liturgy of the word in which they expressed thankfulness for the time they have spent together this year. An inspiring MJR session was led by our fearless principal in which he highlighted the importance of showing gratitude for all the things we have in our lives, including the gift of friendship. It was wonderful to see the true care the Preps and Year Seven students showed for each other through their participation in the liturgy and through their reflection on the times they have spent together this year. Congratulations to all the teachers and students who made the liturgy so meaningful.
October 23, 2014: Justice Walk Donations This week the Year Six students presented a cheque to Janelle Klein from the St Vincent De Paul Grovely conference in the amount of almost $7500.00. The money came from the generous donations from the St Andrews school community as a result of the St Andrews Justice Walk. A huge thank you goes out to all members of our community who helped to raise such a huge amount of money. The money will go to members of our local community to help buy necessities such as food, clothing, bedding and to help with household bills.
October 16, 2014: PREP 2015 Parent Orientation This Wednesday 22nd October we have invited parents of all children starting in 2015 to our orientation morning. The leadership team and Prep team will address parents providing information about the St Andrew's community and offering tours of the school for those who are unfamiliar with it. This session will commence at 9:30am in the Nicola McGovern Centre. We look forward to seeing you there.
September 18, 2014: Go-Mad-Athon Justice Walk It never ceases to amaze me the generosity of spirit within this community. The support that has been shown for the Justice Walk proves that people are true givers in both a financial sense and in giving of their time to help others. Congratulations to the Year 6 students and their teachers for the exceptional leadership that was shown at this event and during the weeks of preparation. Thank you to all you have made a difference in the lives of others.
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September 11, 2014: Prep Father's Day Breakfast Last Friday morning the preppies and their dads had an early morning start in the Prep playground. The smell of sausages wafted over the school as the children celebrated the gift of their dads. It was wonderful to see the children excitedly playing soccer with their dads, showing them how they can climb the equipment and introducing dads to their friends. Thank you to the dads who were able to make it to this celebration, we hope that you felt special on this day dedicated to you.
September 11, 2014: St Andrew's Golf Day
Last year we held the inaugural St Andrews Parent Golf Day and it was a small but extremely successful day. This year our Aim is to once again hold a similar event and to make it bigger and better than last year. The details for the event are as follows:
When: Sunday 19 October 2014 Where: Keperra Country Golf Club Duggan Street Keperra (at the end of the street) Tee-Off: First Group to tee-off at 10.30am on the West Course (Course map to be provided) Event: Ambrose Price: $65 per person includes golf, cart and some refreshments in the club house after the round. Meeting Place: 10.00am in the Cart/Buggy area outside the pro-shop (under the tree). Other: Bring a hat and sunscreen Men without a handicap 27 handicap (honour system here!) Ladies without a handicap 36 handicap (honour system here!) Further rules on the day
The Convenor will determine team handicap (ie 4 person team aggregate handicap divided by 8, 3 person team aggregate handicap divided by 6)
What you need to do is to sort out a team of four (can be mixed) and hand the names into the Directors of the First Impression along with the money for the event. If you do not have the money as yet, that is OK. We know where you live and what class your child is in!! It is important to note that if you are unable to field a team and would still like to be a part of the day, the convenor can arrange a team for you on the morning or hopefully prior to the day so that you will be able to talk tactics!
September 4, 2014: Jump Off Day Thank you to the Year 5 team for a brilliant end to our skipping fun. The Jump Off day was well organised and had the hearts racing from all participants. Many students took the opportunity to display their new skills and get involved and have fun along the way. A wonderful way to lift the fitness levels and enthused people into some active leisure time. A big thank you for bringing in your gold coin donations to support the Heart Foundation.
August 28, 2014: Glow Rhythm is coming! Keep Saturday 13th September free in your diaries. It's an event for the whole family. We had a taste of what is install at assembly this week.
It is going to be awesome!
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August 21, 2014: Book Week: Connect to Reading Welcome to Book Week there has certainly been plenty of excitement around as the students have been immersed in the 'book week fever.' There have been ample activities organised for children to participate in this week including competitions, a visit from a well accomplished author as well as a hunt for the golden book. As I move around the school I am filled with joy as I see mums and dads sitting on blankets sharing books with children. If you havent been into the library this week be sure to do so as you will see wonderful artistic displays by each year level with the inspiration coming from a Book Week shortlisted book. The book fair continues in the library until the end of the week. A huge thank you to the Library Team who have worked so hard to provide these opportunities for our students.
August 21, 2014: Queensland Catholic Music Festival GOLD for Senior Band and SILVER for Junior Band. What a fantastic result for both bands at Villanova on Friday.
Congratulations to all the students and the hard work they have been putting in to their music studies this year. A big thank you to Mrs Lynelle Davis who assisted me with crowd control and logistics for the day. Finally a shout out to all the parents who also assisted with crowd control and general support on the day. The bands still have another 3 competitions to perform at in Term 4 - Brisbane Bands Festival, St Columban's Concert Band Spectacular and MusicFest.
August 14, 2014: Justice Walk The time is soon approaching for the St Andrews Justice Walk. The Year Six children are already planning the walk and are getting excited about the challenge ahead. The Justice Walk is the biggest fundraiser on the St Andrews calendar, last year raising more than $15 000 for St Vincent De Paul and The Romero Centre. This year the money raised will again be donated to Vinnies to support the excellent work they do in our local community. The other money will be going to Street Swag, a company that donates swag style begging to homeless people around Brisbane. We are looking forward to a bigger and better Justice Walk this year but that cannot happen without your support! Get ready to go MAD and Make A Difference at St Andrews during the 2014 Justice Walk!
August 14, 2014: EKKA vs PREKKA We hope you all enjoyed your EKKA show holiday on Wednesday and made the most of a sleep in and some rest time. The Prep children and staff certainly deserved a god rest after they spent their Tuesday at the PREKKA. The children thoroughly enjoyed themselves as they participated in side- show-alley complete with number games, leapfrogging and basketball shooting to mention just a few. All the children had their faces painted which made them totally unrecognizable. Of course the PREKKA would not be complete without a strawberry ice-cream or a show bag. A huge thank you to the amazing Prep teachers who spent hours preparing this event for the children. Also to the parents who were so generous in their donations towards the success of the day. Team work is making the dream work! Take a look at the excitement that goes along with this learning.
August 7, 2014: Trivia Night Success It was wonderful to see the number of parents who came along to enjoy a night of trivia on Saturday. The tables were decorated and loaded with drinks and food goodies. The thrift shop theme was creatively adapted across each of the tables, with some people being totally unrecognizable. Many prizes were given away through raffles along with a lucky door prize and games to keep everyone entertained. A big thank you goes out to Tracey and Andrew De Zilva for their organisation of the evening and to the parents who helped along the way. It was a terrific community event.
July 31, 2014: Catholic Education Week celebrations This week we acknowledge and celebrate how privileged we are to attend a Catholic school each day. The liturgies were certainly an opportunity for us all to be joyful, prayerful and reflective of the opportunities we are given daily to be Christ like people. We count our blessings for being a part of such a thriving community that is filled with spirit and genuine care and concern for one another. The students reflected upon the idea that to truly be alive they needed to work to fulfil Jesus mission on earth by being witness to the teaching of Jesus. The richness and fullness of our community has continued to be highlighted with classes doing random acts of kindness for others.
July 31, 2014: School Athletics Carnival Congratulations to the girls and boys for a successful athletics carnival last Friday. The weather was perfect and the children participated in the events with energetic enthusiasm, which is truly a credit to them. At assembly on Monday we congratulated the Amalfi Yellow team for taking out the 2014 first place position. A big thank you to Mr King and Mrs Lugowski who were instrumental in organising such a wonderful event. To the parents who were involved in the sausage sizzle, raffle, home baking and lollies thank you for creating the team work that makes the dream work!
July 24, 2014: Catholic Education Week Next week we will be celebrating Catholic Education Week. This annual event is held to promote the special ethos of Catholic schools and to highlight the great things that take place in Catholic schools every day. During Catholic Education Week 2014, Catholic education communities across Queensland are invited to celebrate and share how their communities are encouraging and providing opportunities for their members to Come, live life in all its fullness. There are 296 Catholic schools in Queensland that educate around 143,000 students and employ almost 17,000 teachers and staff, and most will celebrate Catholic Education Week in some way. St Andrews is planning a number of activities during the week and we hope you are able to join in the celebrations with us.
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June 26, 2014: Prep Liturgy On Tuesday the Prep students celebrated their first liturgy as a part of the St Andrews school family. The liturgy celebrated all the MJR learning that has been happening throughout the semester. The Prep children then received their very own UBUNTU and WESTIE bands which can now be worn with pride!
June 19, 2014: Year 3 Mass On Tuesday the Year Three children celebrated their first Mass as a part of the St Andrews school family. It was a privilege to be there to celebrate with the Year Three students, their teachers and their families as they take the next step on their faith journey. By participating in the Eucharist the children have come fully into the church community. Father Frank gave a thought provoking homily, highlighting the fact that every one, be they nurses, mechanics, sports stars, mums and dads and Year Three students have the power to make a difference in the world.
June 12, 2014: Power Rangers lead World Environment Day Last Thursday we celebrated world Environment Day. We were visited by the Power Rangers who delivered a very important message to our community about reducing our power consumption. Each week each class will have a Power Ranger who will be responsible for reminding the teachers and class members to turn their lights and fans off when they are not in the room and to power down any electrical devices that are not in use. We do have the power to work together and Make A Difference! Get on board with our power saving ideas and help to reduce power usage in your home.
May 29, 2014: Cross Country What a sensational day we had for our school-cross country carnival last Thursday. The skies were blue the children were mostly excited, some were a little nervous as they anticipated the long run ahead. It was fantastic to see the amount of parent support on the day. I would like to specifically acknowledge the parents who gave some of their time to supervise the stations along the track. Thank you for volunteering to do this job, teamwork makes the dream work. The day was a great success due to the hard work and organisation from Gary King and to the staff who assisted in early morning training sessions to help prepare the children. Congratulations to the Almafi Gold team who took out this years trophy.
May 22, 2014: Oh what a Fair! On Monday at assembly we were awe struck by the brilliance of Michael Theo, the goal keeper for the Brisbane Roar who took out the 2014 Premiership. He spoke about the joy and excitement that he experiences through playing soccer and encouraged our students to start playing as soon as possible. He provided students with an opportunity to attend his own soccer coaching clinic. Thank you to Mr and Mrs Jeffries for organising this for our students. WOW! What an awesome Fair. The weather was absolutely glorious, the dances were extremely entertaining with plenty of variety from across the grade levels. The rides were a big hit with the older students, the pace of spinning and twirling looked insane for someone of my vintage. It didnt stop a few of our fearless teachers. The school choir and school bands did a fabulous job performing on the green at Toogoolawa. There was an abundance of tasty food and delightful treats, games and activities. The arts and crafts on sale and student artwork was creative and inspiring. The 2015 Fair was an enjoyable day filled with community spirit and loads of fun. A huge thank you to all those who had a hand in its success. We are truly grateful!
May 15, 2014: Michael Theo Visit On Monday at assembly we were awe struck by the brilliance of Michael Theo, the goal keeper for the Brisbane Roar who took out the 2014 Premiership. He spoke about the joy and excitement that he experiences through playing soccer and encouraged our students to start playing as soon as possible. He provided students with an opportunity to attend his own soccer coaching clinic. Thank you to Mr and Mrs Jeffries for organising this for our students. » Michael Theo Soccer Academy
May 8, 2014: Bin Ball Competition Wow! What an amazing few weeks of Bin Ball competition we have had across the school. Last week the Year 6 and Year 7 teams competed against one another. It was impressive to see the Year 7 Parliament group organise so many students at once and for the students to respond to the instructions positively and with exemplary sportsmanship.
The same can be said for the Staff v Year Seven games that were held on Tuesday. A huge crowd gathered to watch the expertise of the St Andrews staff and the cheering could be heard for miles. The atmosphere was very competitive from both sides and the staff took an early lead but were pipped at the post in the deciding round. Congratulations to the Year 7 team and the organisers of this fun event! We look forward to the volleyball season.
May 1, 2014: Mother's Day Stall The Craft Group's Mother's Day Stall will be held on Tuesday 6th May. Children in years One to Seven will be invited to come to the stall to select a special gift just for Mum (or Grandma/Nana) up to the value of about $6.00. These children should bring in their money on the day of the stall. There will be lots of beautiful gifts to purchase.
The Prep children will not be coming to the stall on the Tuesday, but will be asked to send in $2 in an envelope to their teacher so they can "purchase" a special gift just for Mum. This process for the Prep children will be taking place sometime during the week leading up to Mother's Day on Sunday 10th May.
May 1, 2014: Nude Food Wednesday This week we saw the introduction of Nude Food to Wednesdays. Our Sustainability group has a goal to reduce the amount of waste that is accumulating within the school grounds. Our first step is to reduce rubbish bin waste. Students and staff have been encouraged to keep food nude by not wrapping it in cling, alfoil or other wrappings. We are asking that children bring their food in reusable containers. The children were very enthusiastic about this on Wednesday. I saw many proud lunch box carries with their containers full of food. Thank you to the mums and dads who are helping to support us in this endeavour. It is a little more time consuming but the results mean that we are aiding a bigger environmental cause and setting children up with good habits as well as arming them with knowledge of sustainable practices. Keep up the good work!
May 1, 2014: ANZAC Commemorations On Wednesday the Year Six and Seven Defence students participated in the Student Anzac Commemoration Ceremony which was held in Anzac Square. The children laid a beautiful wreath around the Shrine of Remembrance.
School Liturgy I would like to thank everyone who participated in the Anzac Day Liturgy, especially Brayden Drought who played the Last Post and Reveille, Mr Bruce Garbutt who played out the poem with his grandson Austin Downey, Mrs Jodie Johnston for a lovely prayer, the Band and Choir and all the staff and children who played a special part in the liturgy.
RSL Service On Friday morning families from St Andrews attended the Anzac Day Service at the Gaythorne RSL where the children laid a wreath.
April 3, 2014: Project Compassion soccer ball Last week classes were encouraged to engage with Project Compassion in a different way, rather than just donating money they were challenged to create a soccer ball out of plastic bags.
The reason for this was so the students could experience how children in poorer countries have to make do with what they have in order to play simple games such as soccer.
Through this activity children were able to understand how lucky we are in Australia and at St Andrews and to appreciate the resources that we have at our disposal.
Lots of classes engaged in this activity with excitement and enthusiasm and many great discussion and understandings resulted from this awareness raising activity.
April 3, 2014: Purple Day On Wednesday the Year Six Koninderie Welfare committee held a purple day to support Project Compassion and to support epilepsy awareness. Fingernails were painted purple, purple moustaches adorned faces and purple badges were worn with pride. Lots of fun was had by all and with lots of money being donated to Project Compassion. A huge thank you to all the parents and children who participated. St Andrews is indeed a generous, supportive and thoughtful community, one of which we should all be proud!
March 27, 2014: Say No to Bullying for Project Compassion Last Friday St Andrews students threw their support behind say no to bullying by wearing orange. As part of the awareness raising Year Six children sold orange ribbons before assembly that could be worn on the day. All monies raised from the sale of the ribbons were donated to Caritas. Their efforts raised over $250 for Project Compassion. A huge congratulations to the Year Six children and their families whose initiative and drive made this possible.
March 27, 2014: Zone 4 Swimming Success Congratulations to our Zone swimming team who brought home the first place trophy from Chandler swimming pool last Tuesday. It has been 10 years since the school has claimed the trophy and we are extremely proud of all students who were a part of that team. Their hard work and dedication to training has paid off for them. We also congratulated Isla Watson who broke a record in the 50 butterfly with an amazing time of 36 seconds. A big thank you was extended to the staff who have given their time to training sessions and preparing for the day. The Year 7 students showed true leadership in assisting with the success of this day. Well done to all!
March 20, 2014: Caritas Just Leadership day Last Thursday 4 energetic and enthusiastic Year 6 leaders attended the Caritas Just Leadership day at St Pius Banyo. Here they met with Year 6 and 7 students from all over Brisbane to learn more about the work of Caritas and Project Compassion.
The goal of the day was to give student leaders the opportunity to learn more about and become engaged in social justice issues in our global community. The children displayed maturity and confidence to mix with the other students and to put their opinions forward about how we can all become more just leaders in our communities.
March 20, 2014: St Patrick's Day St Patricks Day would have to be one of our most enjoyable feast days.
There is always an air of fun and frivolity on this day with an injection of Irish humour and stories to be shared. Many classes had different activities happening to highlight the day.
March 20, 2014: Senior Leaders Camp The Senior Leaders were challenged with their outdoor education activities at Camp Good-enough situated in the Tweed Heads hinterland. The days started early and were packed with physical activities designed to challenge them and take them out of their comfort zones. These activities allowed them to realise that they can achieve beyond what they themselves believe they are capable of. They were also designed to encourage them to extend themselves in all aspects of their life. The night time sessions were filled with team building activities, reflection and prayer. Even the adults were given an opportunity to participate in all activities.
March 13, 2014: Project Compassion Project Compassion coincides with the season of Lent. Project compassion is run by the Catholic aid organisation Caritas.
During Project Compassion we show solidarity with and give to the most marginalised people in our global community. There will be many opportunities for St Andrews families to give to project compassion this Lent. Please give generously. » Project Compassion Website
March 7, 2014: Swimming Carnival This years swimming carnival was a tremendous day. The rain kept at bay as competitors gave all events their best effort. The cheering was loud and proud as the Senior Leaders led their house teams with enthusiasm. As with each carnival there can only be one winning team and at assembly on Monday morning we congratulated the Amalfi Gold team. The captains graciously accepted the trophy and thanked all people who were involved in the day.
March 7, 2014: Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden project Last week some members of the Sustainability Committee visited Ashgrove state school for a presentation on the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden project. The program is aimed at changing the way children approach and think about food. Growing, harvesting, preparing and sharing the food we grow as a school are all part of the program.
Curriculum resources were also shown at the presentation and we even got to meet Stephanie Alexander herself! It was great to obtain some more information about how this program can be implemented into a school effectively. Our committee will meet in the coming week to discuss plans for the year ahead.
February 20, 2014: 2014 Opening of Parliament We congratulate our Senior Students on their opening of Parliament ritual held on Tuesday evening. They pledged to do their best for the service of others. We look forward to them putting their initiatives into action and showing strong leadership as we move into the year ahead. At Assembly on Monday morning we presented the Senior Leaders with their badges for positions of Sports Captains and students nominated for specific roles in Parliament.
February 20, 2014: New Playground Most of you would be aware that we have a new playground being bult in the area across from the library. The old playground has been removed and preparations have been made to the vacant space. Stay tuned as the landscape here will be changing in the coming week!
February 13, 2014: 2014 Class Covenants It has been a terrific start to the year with teachers and students becoming more familiar with each other as they work to establish new classroom routines and expectations. Each class has spent many hours over the past weeks discussing and negotiating a class covenant that will provide the basis for their year together as a class family. You will notice that the school theme for the year, Go MAD is a focal point of discussions along with the practical ways of making this theme a reality. Each teacher shared the process of how they developed their class covenant with each other this week and then imparted this information with you at the parent teacher night. This process enables staff, students and parents to have a good understanding of the expectations for the year ahead within each classroom and wider school community.
February 6, 2014: Before School Swimming Program Swim squad will begin Wednesday the 5th of February and continue every Wednesday and Friday from then. The cost of entry is $3.60 payable on entry and training commences at 7.25am until 8.00. These sessions are to provide the children the chance to improve their swimming fitness leading into our school carnival on the 28th of February 5 and then the Zone Swimming Carnival on the 18th of March. We will also work to improve the childrens swimming technique across all strokes as well as starts and finishes. The squad is open to all children, we do ask that they are able to swim multiple laps of at least 25 metres.
We look forward to seeing you at the pool. Gary, John and Katie The St Andrews Coaching team.
January 25, 2014: Welcome to the 2014 School Year The St Andrew's school community would like to welcome new and existing families to the 2014 school year. We are looking forward to another fantastic year!
Our school website is updatedly weekly throughout the school terms, so please check back regularly for news and details regarding school events and achievements.


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I was suppose to go to the West Side Market in Cleveland today but we got down there looked for a parking spot for about 30 minutes and left. So we went to a local bar for lunch called Happy Dog. I got a Vegan Dog (so good...only place I would eat a vegan dog) with Mac-n-Cheese,Caramelized Onions,Sloppy Joes, Nacho cheese and cheddar cheese. So good. I should have gotten collard greens on it. Then I came home and went on a 5 mile hike with my friend to a local ice cream store, got ice cream and hiked 5 miles back and got chipotle for dinner. Not a good weight watcher day
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It's a full moon. Welcome foolish mortals to Saturday night and there's nothing on t.v. accept the Mummy's Curse. I didn't mean to frighten you prematurely.
Speaking of foolish mortals, I played all three doors including the Haunted Mansion to align the Doom Buggies with the appropriate ghosts all for a chance to win a trip, my choice Disneyland, so I'm holding my breath.
If you wanna play and enter the sweepstakes here is the link.
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yuup I don't know how I missed that in the newsletter maybe because it wasn't in there.
Premier Passports are $849 (Guests age 3 and older), plus applicable sales tax. Subject to applicable Annual Passport Terms and Conditions. Capacity constraints apply and Passport does not guarantee admission during high attendance periods or other closures.
Well I don't have a premier but I like the disclaimer in the last statement. I don't see that disclaimer for the premium regional AP, but I"m sure it applies.
This mummy movie hasn't gotten any better.
oh but planet of the apes is coming on PBS, hmm I wonder if this is going to be some monkey business for money donations.
Blahhhh.....DD, DH and I went to town diner for dinner, ran into DS bestest, oldest friend with a friend of both of theirs. They were on the bar side, two not doing so well over their friends passing last week. Had to take DS car keys, took him to restaurant side, fed him, talked him down. Oy so not the night as planned. At least he wont be driving home cause his car is in my driveway and keys on my table.
Some people are like Slinkies.
They aren't really good for anything,
but they still bring a smile to my face when I push them down a flight of stairs.
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Thank you, great sample.
I add a mask generated with the Interactive Foreground Segmenter to the blend filter so I have to use Imaging SDK.
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Thank you, great sample.
I add a mask generated with the Interactive Foreground Segmenter to the blend filter so I have to use Imaging SDK.
Hi yan_,
I changed the Image control with ImageBrush as you suggested and the performance increased!
Thank you
Hi yan_, nice to hear from you again.
I made some test, the problem is that I am working with a 7/8 MP images and the blend filter is not faster enough for a real time manipulation.
I decided to...
I'm studing the RealtimeBlend Demo and the blend operation in this example is very fast.
The texture move and pan over the camera frame is very fast.
I'm trying to make a similar thing but...
Ok, In found the problem
before the code posted above I perform other operation with pict so I have to do this picture.Seek(0, SeekOrigin.Begin);
I'm trying to crop an image from original source with a 4/3 ratio and save it with a specific size (800x600)
Assuming that my crop has a size of 500x375 i want to save a 800x600 picture
Ok, I understand the trick.
I seriously have to study image and filter, there are a lot of useful things to use in a mobile app.
You are a genius, my app would probably never work without you
yes, it fails to render png file
Ok, now it's clear.
Thanks, your help was indispensable.
You can find in my SkyDrive two new image.
They are the result of Blend function in my application, one with Add option and the second with Overlay option
also position is not important.
I can create two images with the same size, the top image has transparency. (like marvin)
Simply put marvin over the background :-)
no scale, only position.
I want to obtain something like this
Here there is the background, an image, and the result
Mmm ok, my problem is that this operations runs in a background agent, no visual elements, only two images.
To be honest my goal can be achieved with Blit function of Writeablebitmapex...
Hi SB Dev,
I don't want blend with transparency, I want to put an image over a background.


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Reviewed Brined, Herb Roasted Turkey
Nov 21, 2011 in Food Network Community Toolbox on FoodNetwork.com
"this is the best recipe !!!! i think this will be our third or fourth year , that i cook it like this . i am a recipe nut and always trying something new and different , thinking there is a better recipe out there-- somewhere for whatever . i quit looking for a different way to cook turkey after the first time . yes it takes more work , but it is..."


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Mehmet Oz, MD, Cardiology, answeredMany people use artificial sweeteners to cut their caloric intake, but the very opposite effect can occur. New research shows that artificial sweeteners stimulate taste receptors that sense sweetness in both the esophagus and stomach. Anticipating energy, the pancreas releases insulin, an important hormone for accumulating body fat. At the same time, chemicals are sent to the brain's satiety center, which becomes confused as to whether or not the body is actually receiving calories. The result? You feel even hungrier and less full, which can lead to weight gain.
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Marjorie Nolan Cohn, Nutrition & Dietetics, answered on behalf of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Artificial sweeteners do not have calories, but they do give big taste to food. Problem is that even though you aren't eating more calories, your taste buds are registering that you are. When you eat something flavorful your digestive track starts to register the need to digest. When a significant source of food is then not delivered to your stomach and intestine, it can actually make you hungrier. This is because there are digestive juices being secreted without food to actually digest.
Ramani Durvasula, PhD, Psychology, answeredLinda Bartoshuk, a psychologist and professor at the University of Florida who studies taste and obesity and Susan Swithers and Terry Davidson, psychologists at Purdue, have talked about the link between taste and weight. Swithers and Davidson have conducted animal studies on artificial sweeteners and guess what. That saccharine trickery may not be working. They postulate that when we drink diet sodas, our brain gets the signal of "sweet" but our bodies don't get the glucose. They believe that the brain uses taste as an index of the calories to come, which we then need to burn. When the actual calories don't follow the taste, what may happen is eating more or burning less energy.
In their studies, the rats that ate saccharine-sweetened food gained more weight. When our brains get the sweet signal it maintains our sugar cravings and throws off our brain and body's ability to manage our energy demands. Artificial sweeteners are like methadone is to heroin -- meant to get us off of sugar without the caloric effects -- but the original problem of craving "sweet" remains and we continue to struggle with the craving. Watch your patterns with artificial sweeteners and see if you kick it up at certain times, because it may be setting you up for even bigger sugar transgressions at other times in the day and for weight gain down the road.Helpful? 1 person found this helpful. -
Sarah LoBisco, Integrative Medicine, answeredArtificial sweeteners have hit the weight loss industry by storm. These "calorie free" sweeteners are portrayed as substitutes for sugar with the same sweetness (or more), translating to fewer bulges of the body. However, studies aren't showing this connection.
Not only can excessive use actually cause damage to the nervous system, they can also cause weight gain by tricking the satiety signals in your digestive tract. These sweeteners can be addictive and actually make you hungrier, so you end up eating more food. (So much for "calorie free!")
You can read more on the studies and summaries of various sweeteners and my recommendations on my website. -
Rovenia Brock, PhD, Nutrition & Dietetics, answeredWatch as nutritionist Dr. Rovenia Brock explains how using artificial sweeteners can actually lead to weight gain.


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May 11, 2011 in Food Network Community Toolbox on FoodNetwork.com
"I fixed the chicken (not the potatoes and my family was practically licking their plates. I cut the chicken up before I put it in the wine to soak and I used about 3/4 of a bottle. For the people worried about re-using the wine, well, wine has alcohol in it which is an anticeptic in the first place, then, you boil it for a while (I boiled it for""


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Taggart (Monday 9pm, ITV1)
This episode of Taggart gets onto the Square Eyes roster for the virtue that it's actually a new episode, which is, on the whole, quite novel. It seems this most venerable of cop shows has been in repeat hell for the last five years, but it's good to see Alex Norton, back from filming Pirates of the Caribbean. Here DCI Burke and the Taggart regulars investigate the death of an activist where the blame is very firmly placed on a property developer. Good, honest crime drama.
New Tricks (Monday 9pm, BBC1)
A frothy tale from the aged detectives who investigate the death of a cat-lover who appears to have been left as dinner for her feline charges. Was she murdered? Probably, and the suspects include her neighbour (a lovely guest-spot from the legendary Eric Sykes) and David Bamber's camp cat- lover. Always a pleasure…
Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive (Monday 10.30pm, BBC3)
It might be a poor man's Larry Sanders, but that's no bad thing, and this fake game show with Rob Brydon playing, erm… Rob Brydon, has a little bit more underneath than that very simple thumbnail description. It's an acquired taste, as we have to buy into the backstage antics of the celebrities and accept that Brydon might be a nasty git, but I quite like the nonsense that is the panel quiz that successfully apes some of the nonsense panel games we are subjected to for real.
Heroes (Monday 10pm, Sci-Fi)
Oh look! It's Doctor Who (the other one who didn't stick around). Leather jacket not included.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (Tuesday 9pm, Five)
Grissom is back. And so is the beard. Now he looks like one of the orang-utans in Planet of the Apes. Boyd off of Waking the Dead must be confused now – beard or no beard for the new series?
Battlestar Galactica (Tuesday 9pm, Sky One)
Ooh, it's season finale time, and this one is a belter. The trial of Gaius Baltar get underway, giving plenty of opportunity for the writers to show off their mastery of the rapier dialogue that has become a trademark of this great show. With it being BG and a season finale at that, expect a huge grenade to be thrown into the middle of the series to blow things apart and send everybody in a new direction for season four. Why hasn't this made it to prime time BBC1? Or prime time anywhere for that matter? It's just too damn good!
The Apprentice (Wednesday 9pm, BBC1)
The knives were well and truly out last week, and the ruthless hearts beating underneath the smiley face of The Apprentice are now showing themselves. This week, the teams are ordered to jump on a ferry to sell British food in a French market. The potential for cock ups of the highest order are rife here to make this one of the most entertaining episodes yet. It's giving me warm fuzzies!
Who Killed Mrs De Ropp? (Wednesday 9pm, BBC4)
A cracking entry into the drama stakes of BBC4's brilliant Edwardian season. Gemma Jones takes the title role in three adaptations of quirky, often macabre short stories by Edwardian writer Saki. As the domineering guardian of a group of children, Jones is rather marvellous (as you'd expect) as her young charges attempt to outfox and outwit her using their fertile imaginations. Also features Ben Daniels as Saki himself.
Hustle (Thursday 9pm, BBC1)
A fourth series for a solid BBC ratings winner sees the team of con artists minus Adrian Lester's Mickey, pushing Marc Warren into point position. There's also a change of scenery to compensate for Lester's departure, and the gang head to the sunny climes of LA for some transatlantic grifting. As if the production values and great cast (although I could do without Jaime Murray) weren't enough to keep most people satisfied, a top-drawer guest spot from Robert Wagner is the icing on the cake.
The Last Detective (Thursday 9pm, ITV1)
Peter Davison returns to one of his most satisfying roles of recent years, the plodding, dogged and thoroughly likeable DC "Dangerous" Davies. When an old-style gangster is murdered on his release from prison, Davies is on the case in his usual sedate manner. Did Jimmy the Gent's vow to publish his memoirs bring him to this sorry state? Only Davies can find out. And as this is a Peter Davison drama series, it features a ubiquitous guest role for his daughter, Georgia.