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I previously posted my JMT gear list and have since changed quite a few things, mostly due to everyone's great advice. However, I'm sure there is still more for me to learn (and leave behind) so I'd appreciate any feedback. Clothes:Windshirt 3.5ozRunning socks 1.7ozLong underwear 5.14ozNano Puff 9.5ozRain Jacket 4.5ozQiviut Beanie 1oz (my Mom knit this for me, pretty stoked)Total=25.34 ozFirst Aid/Survival=2.65 ozToiletries:toothbrush .10 ozsanitizer .89 ozdeet 1.13 ozsunscreen 1.52 ozTP 1.38 oz (not into the rocks idea)Bodyglide .5 ozZiploc bag .1 ozTotal Toiletries=5.62 ozAqua Mira Drops 3.08 oz (I need enough for my first leg, ten days)Evernew 1.5L bladder 1.3 ozprefilter .01 ozGatorade bottle 1.4 ozTotal=5.79 ozCaldera Keg w/cone, graham stand, lighter 2.76 ozSpoon .3 ozCuben Fiber bag .2 oz20 Esbit tabs 10.10 oz (again, I needed enough for ten days)Total=13.36Misc:Knife .6 ozMosquito net .88 ozPetzl headlamp w/ whistle .90 ozMaps 1.4 ozdebit card/cash/car key/permit 1.2 ozCamera w/ extra battery 5.5 ozCuben Fiber Dry Bag (for my sleeping bag and clothes) 1.2 ozTotal Misc=11.68 ozSleeping Bag 23 ozGG Sleeping Pad 4.2 ozTotal Sleeping=27.2 ozBearikade Weekender 31 ozTarptent Sublite 18.54 ozTent Poles 5 oz (still debating whether I should just bring trekking poles, at the very least for the swollen stream crossings and possible snow on the higher passes)ULA Circuit 34 oz (trimmed)Overall Total=180.18 oz/11.26 lbsThanks everyone!
Nice list!++++++++++++++++NOTE ------------ I would add a tiny bottle of SOAP to the Toiletries list. SOAP is part of the first aid kit, it is far superior to hand-sanitizer. Less than an ounce is plenty.TP 1.38 oz (not into the rocks idea) ------------- Easily nixed.Aqua Mira Drops 3.08 oz (I need enough for my first leg, ten days) --------- I would advocate a tiny PRE-mix bottle added to this, it will save a LOT of time during the day.Tarptent Sublite 18.54 oz ------------- This is a really nice shelter. The weight of a tarp and bivy combo is just a few ounces less than this set up. Alas, it require poles, but if you take trekking poles, that's solved.
...I'd bring a spare pair of socks.
Stash the car key somewhere on the car to save half an ounce. See if your bank has a mini-debit card to save 3 grams (downside is that it doesn't work in ATMs, but works fine at retail establishments). With the long underwear, is the bodyglide really necessary (honestly, I don't know - I've never used the stuff, but my days usually top out at 10 miles).Any way to reprint the maps or cut down the edges?I'm curious what type of pre-filter you have and what the model is on the Petzl headlamp.For that small/light of a load, there are other packs that could save you another 12 - 16 ounces, but if it's what you like, pack comfort is worth the weight in my opinion.
Mike, I love your dedication to a TP free society!I ape Ken. You could use a lighter pack but sometimes comfort trumps pure weight.I too am interested in your prefilter...I'm thinking something along the lines of coffee filter?What time are you hiking? Also with this year's snowfall in the west (not sure about the Sierras) there's a good probability of snow and higher than usual streams so the trekking poles are probably a good idea from safety point of view.Impressive list though!
Mike: I have a little bottle of soap that I had previously taken out but what you said makes a lot of sense, so I swapped it for my hand sanitizer. I do have a small pre-mix bottle for the AquaMira (I just forgot to mention it) and I got the idea from one of your previous posts. Erik: the socks I have listed are an extra pair but I don't have a third pair just for sleeping, if that's what you meant.Ken: Great idea about the stashing the car key and the mini debit card! I'm going to look into that tomorrow. The long underwear is mostly intended for when I'm sleeping but I plan on using them for cold days (if needed). I like to hike with running shorts and no briefs but I occasionally get bad chafing and the bodyglide works like a charm. I use the Petzl e+lite headlamp which I trimmed down a little, making it almost exactly an ounce. It also has a small whistle on the headband. For my pre-filter, I cut a small piece of tightly woven mesh that fits around the head of my bottle, which I hold in place with a small loop made out of some sort of stretchy material. I keep the loop tied to my bottle all the time and the mesh square in my hip belt. It's just to filter out all the floaties since I'm using drops instead of an actual filter. Also, I'd noticed that the paper used for my maps is pretty heavy (I'm assuming it's to make it somewhat waterproof?) and thought about making copies to save some weight. I'll give it a try at work tomorrow (awesome copy machine) and see how it turns out. Thanks again for the continued help!
Dustin: I tried the coffee filter idea, but I had a hard time holding it or making it stay on the opening in a way that was efficient enough for it to work. Then again, I'm using a narrow mouthed bottle so if you have a wide mouth nalgene canteen or gatorade bottle maybe it would work better. The little mesh square that I'm using stays on well and to be honest, I'm not that worried about it. I used it mainly to get the super obvious "floaters." Let me know what you figure out though.
4.5oz rain jacket? What kind do you have?
Hey John,http://www.antigravitygear.com/antigravitygear-ultralight-rain-jacket.htmlI've used it on two, three-day trips now and it's worked very well.
I haven't tried it yet, but I'm nearly certain it will work and only add a few grams to what I usually bring:Cut a small corner off a plastic freezer bag (could use smaller, but then it would be less effective at scooping water to be filtered.Into the cut off corner of that freezer bag I intend to wad my mosquito headnet and/or the camp towel I bring in place of a bandana (why do so many people insist on a cotton bandana when a lighter, more absorbent square of technical fabric is available?)for two stages of filtration (headnet for the big floaties and camp towel for whatever makes it through the headnet).grip the makeshift filter from outside the bag to hold it in place, and use the other hand to hold the top of the bag open.Scoop water from wherever, let said water drain through the filter into its final container, and treat the now theoretically much cleaner water as preferred (My Steripen is my guilty 3 oz).Whether you bring a headnet/bandana/towel or not, There's probably something you could wad into the corner of a plastic bag to make an effective pre-filter at only the added weight of the plastic bag.
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Another day, another Brawl winner to announce! Up today are the Brawl Contest's 4th Place Finalists.
As you may remember, the judges were sent the Top 5 FIGHTERS and Top 5 STAGES as voted on by the Polycount Community. From there, they rated the entries in 3 areas: Artistic Achievement, Technical Achievement, and Brief Criteria. The points were tallied and our winners were decided. In the event of a tie, we referenced the public vote and the Fighter or Stage with the most amount of votes was given the win.
Up first:
The 4th place winners!
4th place FIGHTER: Hazardous's Chun Li!
The judges comments:
Chris George:
Artistic Achievement
The model is executed well. I like how the proportions were pushed. What good is Chun Li without massive hips and thighs? I really like the soft specular materials, and the normal bake is super clean. However, she does feel a lot like Street Fighter Alpha Chun Li with mech/armor parts glued onto her. The parts don't feel integrated into the design. I would have liked the Cyber-esque treatment to have been taken further.
This is definitely a redesign and follows the spirit of the contest. I would have liked to have seen the design of the outfit stray from Chun Li, SFA edition a little more and embrace the Cyber theme more fully.
Vitaliy Naymushin:
Technical Achievement
This model is also technically very well done, everything looks very clean and its using all the polygons efficiently.
Artistic Achievement
Artistically I really like the balance and the appeal of this character, there's armor and some sci-fi bits but they are not overwhelming, you can still clearly see its Chun Li and the vibe of the character comes through really well. I like the textures and the colors, its overall a very pleasing complete looking character.
Brief Criteria
I think this entry did a really good job of re-envisioning Chun Li, she's got that cool sci-fi Tron thing going on and it works really well.
Hanno Hagedorn:
Note: We received Hanno's notes for the 5th Place winner and have updated the post.
Technical Achievement
Suboptimal poly distribution. Too many poly in details,but lack of polygons in major parts. eg. breasts, shoulder-pads, etc.
Artistic Achievement
Very solid modeling overall. Anatomy and detailing could be stronger.
Brief Criteria
Proper creative use of the given limitations. Great mix of Sci-fi and traditional looks.
4th place STAGE: Minola's Graveyard!
The judges comments:
Ryan Monday:
Technical Achievement
Although this is a great looking piece with very solid fundamentals it does not push the technology envelope as much as the others. However the fact you got a great looking environment without doing that holds some merit on its own.
Artistic Achievement
The style in this set is a nice refresher. The twisted trees are extremely well executed and I love the little details like the beady red eyes or the roots and grass tuffs coming up through the bricks. Also love the extreme foreground fence poles framing the shot.
Brief Criteria
You added a nice style to this scene and you kept the most important element from the original stage, those nice twisted trees. The One thing that really holds this one back is not a really clear, defined stage for the fighters. It almost seems like an afterthought to everything else in the scene. In the original the stone road was deep and well defined. One thing that might of helped on selling it is pushing all your mid ground items back or using a different FOV on the camera.
Josh Cook:
Technical Achievement
Great optimization and use of alpha textures.
Artistic Acheivement
Good detail, depth and atmosphere, nice sense of life to environment.
Brief Criteria
Good job of a re imagining into a 3D environment.
Bram Eulers
Technical Achievement
This entry is pretty old school in using just diffuse textures, but that definitely doesn't make it a bad technical achievement. I love the use of next-gen techniques to create nicely lit diffuse textures Some of the texture layouts could have been more optimised though, especially on the trees, which ended up looking pretty low res because of their texture
As an arena for a fighter game, it feels very small. Where does the arena start and where does it end?
Artistic Achievement
Artistically my favorite entry. All the details feel painted in just right and very balanced. The composition is great, and I love the use of color and athmospheric effects. Though diffuse, the materials are rendered out very well. Overall it feels very fun and attractive.
Brief Criteria
As a reinterpretation its pretty much the same scene, but improved artistically with some better designed elements and color scheme.
Yeesh – what amazing pieces of game art to land in 4th Place overall. Both Hazardous' and Minola's entries turned out fantastic and congratulations on 4th Place for Fighters and Stages!
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wizo on June 9, 2011 at 6:14 am
fits sooo nicely togheter! Gratz guys!
Straw on June 9, 2011 at 6:18 am
Congratulations! What a great choice, and nice analysis. But is just for me, or…on the Vitaliy Naymushin's review, he is still talking about scorpion instead chun-li?
Hehe, maybe a mistake of posting?
[...] Vitaliy Naymushin:
Artistic Achievement
Artistically I think this whole post apocalyptic scorpion thing is pretty cool [...]
Anyway, Congratz!
lonelysquare on June 9, 2011 at 6:21 am
grats you two.
disanski on June 9, 2011 at 6:24 am
Congrats guys. Awesome work there.
I love the judges comments as well but there must be some confusion there as Straw pointed.
Can't wait for the rest of the winners.
Dreamer on June 9, 2011 at 6:44 am
awesome congrats both you guys! Well deserved top notch stuff.
(Hanno said the same thing on 5th and 4th?)
adam on June 9, 2011 at 8:13 am
Whoops! Sorry guys I had included the wrong comments. It's been fixed now!
onelunglewis on June 9, 2011 at 9:21 am
Awesome work guys! Congrats!
dogzer on June 9, 2011 at 9:49 am
So… delicious! I love it!
Hazardous on June 9, 2011 at 10:48 am
Woooooooo Epic – thanks guys ive never come anywhere in any competition so im stoked
r4ptur3 on June 9, 2011 at 11:12 am
nice job guys! phenomenal work!
dustinbrown on June 9, 2011 at 11:38 am
Fantastic work guys! I love that the judges aren't holding punches with their feedback.
ScudzAlmighty on June 9, 2011 at 11:43 am
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Stradigos on June 9, 2011 at 12:05 pm
Woah! Congrats guys! And that Chun Li… so good!
SuperOstrich on June 9, 2011 at 1:35 pm
Amazing work to everyone. It was super difficult to judge these. I don't enjoy throwing out critiques to someone's finished personal work, but I felt it was only fair that my comments explain why I scored one entry over another. In the end, it's all opinion and these entries were all very close.
d1ver on June 9, 2011 at 1:39 pm
Fantastic job you, guys.
Those are the best hips I've seen on a character in like… ever
And the environment is really f-ing atmospheric. love it.:)
Purplepaint on June 9, 2011 at 2:25 pm
Congrats!!! Great work, love the enviro style of the graveyard, and of course Chun Li looks well awesome as expected of haz!
Alberto Rdrgz on June 9, 2011 at 2:38 pm
Congrats guys!
Minola on June 9, 2011 at 3:23 pm
Thanks guys it's amazing!
Gannon on June 9, 2011 at 3:26 pm
Congrats, I really loved how vibrant this one came out.
Hellstern on June 9, 2011 at 3:32 pm
Congratulations! Love both!'
duncan on June 9, 2011 at 4:27 pm
AMAZING work guys. Well deserved. Since I pegged Hazardous to win this thing I have no idea who comes next character wise. I can respect this one day at a time reveal and I know it is a good thing, but the child in me is going crazy to find out comes next. Great work guys truly inspiring work.
Funky Bunnies on June 9, 2011 at 5:00 pm
congrats Haz and Minola! I really like both your entries
It's really inspiring to see the work and crits of such stellar work from you top-5er's!
shrew81 on June 9, 2011 at 5:55 pm
woot! Congrats on the 5th places!
ceebee on June 10, 2011 at 1:00 am
<3 Hazardous
Bogdanbl4 on June 10, 2011 at 2:15 am
Amazing works! Congratulations!
STRIKER on June 10, 2011 at 3:12 pm
awesome stuff!
Chandler on June 13, 2011 at 1:09 am
Both of these were great! I thought Chun was gonna place higher, honestly.
Ged on June 13, 2011 at 5:34 am
I want these images desktop size!
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I want to reach or surpass my 100 lb weight loss mile marker by the end of 2010.
You would think that for someone who has lost 95+ LBS that 5 pounds would not be that big of a deal. I am finding that it is taking everything I have to make this happen. I have learned alot of bad habits when i was distance training this year. my intense calorie burns doing the 10 mile + runs gave me alot of liberty with the eating and allowed me to get away with alot of stuff that would make your hair stand on end if you were a dietician.
This is my confession to you.
now that i have been forced to decrease my intensity, I can see where my sloppiness has taken its toll, almost a year without any real losses except for the last month. I have some mental blocks to overcome, such as the idea that I am stuck. Stuck in bad habits yes, stuck weight loss-wise - NO. Unlearninig bad habits - YES, wallowing in it - NO.
This is where the mental dicipline of running comes into play. I have had this scenario play out a million times in running that I know what to do. I am XX distance from the finishline, Im tired, tight, and running out of gas. get your focus and think about the next bend in the road, not the 4 miles to the finish. the mental toughness i gained from all of the training this year is exactly what I need at this moment.
Forget about all of the tough talk and psyching myself up. That usually results in a noisy, flash in the pan but no bang, experience. Its the quiet confidence, the one foot in front of the other, with or without cheering section, kind of commitment that will see this through.
The bigger the challenge, the bigger the Woo Hoo and you guys that know me KNOW I love my Woo Hoo's.
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Wow, I am so impressed by your achievement! Your featured blog was so cool I just had to come and check you out. Congrats on all you have done!
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Just found you today. Your writing really resonates with me. I particularly liked "forget about all the tough talk and psyching myself up...resulting in a noisy, flash in the pan but no bang experience." I've felt this same way and being consistent and staying the course gets you there.
I wish that you hit that 100 pound goal. But if you don't I know you'll tip into it within weeks! Have a healthy, wonderful 2011 and WOOO HOOOO!
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I enjoyed your featured blog today and decided to check out this one. I have been doing well all day until night. Then I try to exercise it off the next day. Part of me is satisfied at this weight, but the bad habits are back and will prevail if I don't regroup.
I can't imagine running the races, with the pain I think I would feel, but I can do so much more physically than I could last year.
I'm wondering what will get me back on track....I'm thinking of eating my dinner later at night and working on other habits to develop.
When you eat more or the wrong foods, is it because you bring it home, or stop by fast food? I bring mine home..so I need to stop that! It's so dark and dreary lately, I'm alone more, and my friend has gained hers back from being on that pricey metabolism diet and not exercising. You're a family man so I know your nights might not be your problem time of the day.
I like the idea of "the next bend in the road" and "the quiet confidence". You refer to the "liberty" you feel when you're running and I think in my case it's "the permission" I give myself.
I know that the fact you're blogging makes you more accountable and I have confidence you'll be giving yourself a big
soon. Thanks for sharing your journey.
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You are a very talented and inspiring writer. Thanks for the lift.
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Robert, you have so much to be proud of. You have traveled the road less traveled and conquered it. You inspire us all and gave us the push we need at the right time. It's like what you've said one step at a time one pound at a time. You can do this - you just need to lose a pound five more time.
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You can do it!! Use the "zero" cal. veggie/brothy soup this cold December in place of a regular meal. It still satisfies and is very nutritious.
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You have done an excellent job! Get ready for the big WOOHOO! LET'S GO!!!
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Come on dude, I know you can do it! You are my baby bro, and one thing I know about you growing up is you are persistant. Whether it was driving mom & dad up the wall, or losing the weight. You are a very persistant, focused person. So a big woohoo to you whether you get to your 100 pounds or not, you deserve the woohoo for sticking with you program and reaching for the stars.
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You can do it!!! As others said, mix up your routine....do interval training, find a building or stadium with stairs and run the stairs, jump rope, while watching TV do ab work (planks, crunches)....anything to add variety to what you already do. Go for it!
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This is the first time I'm checking out your page.
Definitely inspirational.
95 lbs. down means that you KNOW what it takes to get those next 5 off. All you can do is push yourself for this next month, doing what you know is healthy for your body. If you make the 5 lbs, "Woo Hoo!", and if you don't, "Woo Hoo!", because you will know that you put everything into it!
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Sometimes mental toughness and focus is what it takes to succeed. Good luck and keep pressing on.
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you can do this. focus on the little things - do as much cardio as possible and don't forget ST.
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Keep on going my sweet friend. . .I believe in you & I know you can do it finish the year strong 100 down.
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Love this blog (as usual) and I fully agree with LBTHOMASJR. You are amazing. However, I know how hard it is to go from running and burning to having to watch calories more. I sooooo much prefer increasing calorie burn than watching intake. I would really try to find food that fills you up like apples. It is hard to cut back, really think about what works for you. Drink loads of water. Chew gum. The muscle you are building should help burn more calories too but muscle also weighs more than fat I think so it is a bit tough.
It is amazing to me how I have not lost 3 pounds in what feels like a lifetime but my pants fit totally different than they used to before all my running.
We all have all the confidence in the word in you because you have truly already proven what you are made of (over and over again).
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Robert - There are few certainties in life, but I am confident one is that the same guy who has lost 95 pounds, has become a Team Leader and an inspiration to many, and who has toughed it out to finish a grueling Half Marathon and will soon finish a full marathon, will easily shed 5 pounds by year's end. If anybody can do it, you can and won't that be a perfect Year-End WooHoo?!!
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Let the stress go to achieve this target, it is what is stopping you reach it LOL! As you say about the next bend not the 4 miles, concentrate on the next pound and celebrate each pound loss as you move towards your target!
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That is an AMAZING accomplishment- 95 lbs lost, not to mention the sheer grit and determination that has brought you to where you're at. I have no doubt whatsoever in my mind that you will reach and surpass your goals! Keep at it, your story is inspiring!
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You have come so far Robert...you should be proud of yourself...I know we are! The important thing is all that you have learned along the way, just keep doing what you know you should and it will happen! Some things do not happen on the schedule we would like, but it will happen!
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Your positive spirit is contagious and I am glad you blogged!
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You've given us a lot of really excellent guidance and encouragement - make sure you're doing it for yourself now! You rock, you can do this!
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I have no doubts in my mind that you will do this, and that you will do it the RIGHT way. You are so open to the lessons that this journey is bringing you, and then using them to get even healthier, so I have faith in you.
That 100lb loss will feel sooooo good!! I can't wait until I'm there to celebrate mine with you, too!
Keep up the great work
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the milestones can sometimes be really difficult to reach both mentally and physically!!! I KNOW you can do this...and we are all cheering you on!!! YOU CAN DOO IT!!!!
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I agree with NEWHORIZONSR4ME, the moment you hit -100 pounds will be so sweet! I hope you've got a really amazing reward ready & waiting. Going by your track record, you already KNOW you can do it! This is a new phase in your life plan that will take you into the future eating sensibly.
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I can tell you want this bad and so I know you will get it!
You can do it! And you know you can!
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You will master this too; it is all part of the journey Robert!
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You've got this. It's in the bag.
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You got this!!
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You can DO IT! I love how you've learned so much through your running. You CAN put this into work and get through those 5 pounds. (By the way, I'm having the same issue... but mine is .5 pounds until I've lost 20. I've been that close twice now, and each time I 'blow it' and go back up a few. GRRRR!!!)
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Oh how sweet the moment will be... You can and will do it.
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100 lbs - look out here comes Robert!
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Stay focused - You've got the knowledge - you got the skills - you've got the intensity - now GO FOR IT.......I can feel a B*I*G WOOHOO coming on!!!
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push through make it happen
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Robert---you will do this...work on making the right choices and just be sure to eat enough calories but avoid going over....you can do this....
Hang in there and as it has been said...just 1 more 5 more times....can't wait to give you the "WOOHOO!!!"
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Push, push forward, you Will be the mighty fitness warrior you want to be. You are almost there! Your ability to train hard is to be applauded but you need to eat to live, eat for health, eat what will make your body a fitness machine that will carry you easily through life!
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I am so happy you've found the motivation to set a goal and really get vigilant about your food as much as you have about your exercise. Please keep drinking that water, watch your sodium, fill up on good good stuff but have an occasional treat. Blahblahblah, you know all this so stop reading if I bore you...LOL.
You can do this Superman, I know you can!
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I LOVE the advice you've received so far :) SPARKers are just the smartest PEOPLE ;)!!
I was just thinking again this morning about how important it is that we realize the power of the mind & its MAJOR role in getting us to a better place. When you THINK about it, (lol, no pun intended) the mind controls our every physical move so why is it we first & foremost focus on our physical bods.
You said it best! You have exercised mental toughness as a runner (every distance runner understands that); try to do the same where these last few lbs are concerned, (love CBailey's reply 1 more, 5 more times:), REMEMBER what you ate & how good & fresh all that was when you began your journey. It only takes a few days of control to feel empowered & we all know that results are the greatest motivation of all!! One meal at a time, one step @ a time & one lb at a time.... you'll get there!!!
p.s. Agree with the mixin' it up comments :) I've broken through my every plateau by upping the Strength quotient!! Wish ya the best!!! ~Deej
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You can do this Robert. Why don't you try calorie cycling? I've heard of people who have done thatto lose those last few lbs. Also, we've been running so much or bodies adapt to it. Shake up the workout a little, maybe cycle or some other type of cross training. I will definately be changing my exercise routinge this month after my hm next saturday. More strength training less running. Woohooo.....is coming beore you know it.
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I totally want to lose another 5 by New Years.
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With the 100lb mark, you are almost there. You can see the finish line. At this point, do you stop and walk, and say that you've done good enough, you can cut yourself some slack? Heck NO! You see that finish line, and you push yourself to give every last ounce to finish strong and upright.
You can do this Robert. And when you do, you know we will all be there with the biggest and loudest WOOHOO we can come up with!
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You can totally do this... I understand how distance training takes its toll on healthy eating (and can probably go toe to toe with you regarding unmentionable foods over the recent months) - maybe you need to shake things up a little. Stay focused on drinking water and planning your meals. You don't need as many calories now so back off the eating.
And remember -- the turn of the calendar isn't that big a milestone. Give yourself credit for NOT just saying "I'll worry about this after January 1." And go... go... go....
If you can do the distance running, you really can do ANYTHING!
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Robert, I can relate to so much of your blog. I had gotten sloppy with my eating and running since last May when I ran my first half marathon. I just registered for the half again and I know if I get a little more weight off me before I start my hardcore training, it will show in my performance.
to you for making the commitment to do what it takes. Thanks for being an inspiration!
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I can tell from reading your blog that you WILL get past everything and reach your goal!!!!
From one in the same position (I have 6 pounds to go to reach my goal) I know how tough those last few can be and how much I need to do to complete what I started.
Thanks for writing this all down. It helps me to stay on track and "go for it"!!!
I will be pulling for you to make your goal on time.
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I am weist deep in bad habbits, too relaxed. I try every day and often I fail. I hope I get the same resolve you have and soon!
Here's one WooHoo just for the magnificent resolve you show!
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You totally have a handle on this, Robert. You know you can do it. You will have an awesome Woo Hoo moment, that's for sure! :)
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There is no doubt you can do it - even though you have a few issues from running. A couple of suggestions. really look at what you are eating - make sure you get enough veggies, make sure you are full all the time with lo cal stuff (beans may be an idea). You may want to add some strength the strength you are doing. Be careful with the cardio - you don't want to injure yourself. Instead of running - walk - or if you have access to an elliptical or stationary bike that may be something to consider.
As for the holidays - key words 'small amounts'
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What is it about these milestone numbers that affects us so? Pushing right up to the edge of them, then dithering about and scooting away, only to dillydally and approach one more time before darting back again. It's maddening!
I applaud your quiet confidence and slow but steady approach, and facing up to your own truths. That's hard sometimes, but you've done it, and it'll help!
It's not 100 lbs. It's not even 5 lbs. It's 1 more lb, 5 more times, or however many times you want. You've got this. It's within you and your reach.
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2008 has been an amazing and mental year for Derry's Fighting With Wire, with attention from every corner of the United Kingdom including Radio One big names such as Huw Stephens and Zane Lowe. Magazines have lapped them up and they made what seemed like a million and one festival appearances. So when I had the chance to talk to Cahir O'Doherty, the front man himself, I was curious to see what he'll have to say about the whirlwind of a year he has had.
How did Fighting with Wire happen?
Fighting with Wire started as a way for Craig and I to play together, you could say it was a side project from Jetplane Landing to begin with.
What/who are your influences?
I always loved three piece bands and I was a child of early 90's alt-rock, so I guess Fugazi, Sugar, Dinosaur JR, Nirvana, RATM, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, the Pixies, Helmet, to name a few.
Your first album 'Man vs. Monster' has been received exceptionally well. Did this surprise you?
Yeah pretty much, we had recorded the album a year and a half before it got a release and it seemed that no one gave a shit, and then all of a sudden people got it. Magic!
The band's rise seems to have been almost meteoric; one minute you are a kind of cult band and now you're, well, everywhere. How does that feel and how has that happened?
Yeah it's weird; it's amazing what a bit of press can do for a band. We've always worked hard and we will continue to work even harder. We want to be in a rock band and I think we have always stayed focused and true to ourselves, we worked on our songs and on our live show and I think this has attracted people who can help us push the band a bit further. It's all good.
You've got some very enthusiastic fans, namely Zane Lowe. How much has his certain brand of over the top gushing helped?
He's been amazing to be honest, a genuine music lover and a great help to our band, and the man's a legend!
You've toured with some awesome bands – Biffy Clyro, Yourcodenameis:Milo and Future of the Left to name a few. Any disaster stories or hilarity to share with us?
Oh yes indeed, we we're on tour with Biffy Clyro a few years ago in Ireland and the last show of the tour was in our home town of Derry. The gig went great and we all retired to the hotel for some drinks, at which point our drummer Craig (who is massive by the way) got so bombed that he started a full scale wrestling match in Biffy's hotel room. He bounced Herb Magee (our bass player at the time) off the bed and broke his nose wide open; there's blood everywhere, Ben, Simon and James are freaking out cause they think Craig has killed Herb, Herb is lifeless with serious amounts of blood squirting from his nose, covering the white bathroom in their hotel room, it looked like an episode of CSI. Obviously at that point we were asked to leave and had to drag Herb's unconscious body down to the ambulance for treatment and try and explain what happened, I realised very quickly that ambulance people do not know what a stone cold stunner is. Off to the hospital, where he made a full recovery but now his nose makes a wee whistling noise when he breaths, very tuneful. Craig hung his head in shame and Biffy Clyro think Derry is full of 'fucking mental bastards'. I laughed my balls off.
Speaking of touring, on your recent tour with Future of the Left, there was some incessant, yet hilarious, slagging off of Reverend and the Makers. What's all that about then?
Well, I made a comment about them and how excited I was about seeing their performance, then they made some comments about us and then someone broke into their dressing room and spilled wine everywhere. They tried to blame us and I was having none of it and that's basically it. Did I mention that they're a train wreck of unrivalled shite?
Is the switch you have made from guitarist in Jetplane Landing to front man in Fighting with Wire a natural progression for you? What are the differences when performing and which position do you prefer?
Before Jetplane I was in a band called Clearshot with Craig. I was the lead singer/ guitar player and I joined jetplane to move to London to help Andrew Ferris and try to further Clearshot. Unfortunately Clearshot didn't work out due to our bass player Marty McCafferty taking his own life. So Clearshot ended and I remained in Jetplane Landing until Craig and I started Fighting with Wire. I enjoy both to be honest, I love the freedom in Jetplane to just play guitar and not have the pressure of fronting a band. I love Fighting with Wire because it's a three piece, its loud and catchy and its been a very natural process to this point. I'm very grateful to be in both bands.
On the subject of Jetplane Landing, what does Fighting with Wire's success mean for Jetplane Landing? Is JPL something you're interested in continuing in the future?
I hope that people who like Fighting with Wire will go back and check out the Jetplane Landing records as we put a lot of hard work into those albums. I'm very proud to be a part of Jetplane Landing and I will continue to be involved.
You recently received a less-than-glowing review from the NME. If you were to bump in to Stephen Kelley, the author of said article, in a dark alley what would you do or say?
Ah nothing at all, he's entitled to his opinion. It's funny how people react to a bad review but I thought it was some funny shit. Our fans want to kill him though.
When you posted about the article on your myspace blog you received 122 (at time of writing) comments from fans showing their support. It must be great having such dedicated supporters but have there been any overly committed fans, or horror stories regarding fans?
Nothing really stands out, our fans are fantastic, we're very honest with them, and I think they appreciate that.
Tell us your future plans. Any tours or new releases for us to look forward to?
We're taking a bit of time off in November to write new material, and then we're playing with Biffy Clyro in December on the Irish leg of their tour (no nose breaking this time). We're really looking forward to that. Our new single "Sugar" will be released through Smalltown America in January 2009 with a new video and a UK and Irish tour. Then we're off to The States to rock out for a while, and then we'll see you at the festivals!
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Undies, Bras and the Authentic Self. ~ Zali Nash
A Bit Of Fluff To Ponder.
It was teeming down rain and I was garbed in my raincoat and a frothy summer dress. As I strode along enjoying the splat of the rain, all of a sudden I noticed movement at the bosom station. I had put on my strapless bikini top to keep the pancakes from flapping around and it appeared that it had slid down and was now saying hello to my waist. Whilst the prospect of hula hooping is always attractive, I passed up the bikini hula hoop in favour of working out the likelihood of the bikini top making its way over my hips.
Comfortable with the steadfastness of the straps, I glanced up and my little eyes popped out on stalks as I saw ahead of me a girl in a wet white shirt and short skirt with a very nice black bra and g-string on underneath. She was walking with a seamless gait and exuded the sort of confidence in self that you like to bask in. Well now, I see sites like this all the time in Moscow town…but this was different. Her demeanour and walking style was stripped of ego and it was just comfy and complete.
I was fascinated. It got me to thinking. Your underwear really does say so much about you. It says things like "I am tired and can't be bothered." It says, "I want to be adored as a sexy beasty." It says, "I have a hundred things I need to get done today." And don't forget "I hate my thighs and fat tummy." These little mantras whisper away in a physical form, reaffirming those perceptions we have of ourselves or sometimes just expressing an emotion.
If you were to rifle through your underwear drawer what would you find? If it is anything like mine, it would be a few bits and pieces of "good" underwear that rarely see the light of day, there may well be your come hither underwear which hopefully gets a look-in regularly, then there is your every day mix and match underwear. You know, "These undies were on sale and are oh so practical and comfortable." "My ex bought me those boxers fourteen years ago and I can't bear to part with them." "I have
always been a y-front man and so what if there are more holes in them than Swiss cheese."
In my mind, your intimates should really be a reflection of that true self. They should be a physical expression of who you truly are. Every time you slide into your undies you are honouring your self. You are paying respect to the physical body, you are exuding your truth about life. If comfort and simplicity are values your authentic self holds up there, then get comfy and wear simple knickers. If you love to see brightness and joy in the present moment, then wear underwear that expresses that fun. Your most intimate garments should be a physical manifestation of you and what you value; not of what you think others might like to see you in or a manifestation of your perceptions about yourself.
So throw out the saggy, baggy knickers and twisted, tangled bras and look deeply at yourself. Wave hello and skim over the ego that wants you too look a certain way and hunt for underwear that makes you feel good inside. Then watch that self step out in the rain with purpose and completeness.
It would be great to hear what your underwear says about you…
Zali is an Australian writer and yoga teacher living in Moscow for a few years. You can get more of Zali's writing here.
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8 Responses to "Undies, Bras and the Authentic Self. ~ Zali Nash"
A woman after my own heart. Could not agree more!
cool article
Soft, bamboo fiber tidy whities that stretch over my complacent form and reassure me that I CAN endure society in relative comfort.
oooh they sound comfy…I wonder if I can find them in Moscow town…
Even under yoga pants (my daily attire these days), I have on some kind of lacey, sexy panties- -G-strings, boyshorts, what have you.. Usually black. I wear them for me- I have no man in my life right now and plan to stay single for awhile. They just make me feel sexy and alive and confident. I know sex is in the mind and if we believe we are confident and sexy then we ARE confident and sexy but for me, what I am wearing beneath my clothes just helps reinforce all that
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I know sex is in the mind and if we believe we are confident and sexy then we ARE confident and sexy but for me


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Bourjois Paris Holiday 2008
The Bourjois Paris Japanese portal has been updated with the Holiday Collection which will be debuting on November 27th.
I think the collection is being released within Europe and Asia obviously but not within the US sadly.
It includes three shades of Bourjois Paris Liner Glitter Fizz, four shades of Bourjois Paris Eye shadows which appear to have a a healthy dose of shimmer in the formula, and a gorgeous pendant with lip gloss.
The liners are 1,575 yen each, the shadows are 1,990 yen each, and the gloss pendant is 2,625 yen. The prices are considerably higher and I'm guessing you'll find these in your local Boots (if you live across the pond that is) for a tiny bit less.
The entire line up looks lovely and I think I'd like to try out a liner, some of the shadows, and of course I want the pendant! Hopefully I'll have a review of the new items shortly! I'll also be bringing you a review of the new Bourjois Paris Liner Effect Mascara and the Bourjois Paris New Brush Foundation shortly!
What do you think of the new Bourjois Paris Holiday Collection 2008?
Wish it was making an appearance with the US?
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11/24/08 10:16 Laura:
I will keep an eye out for this collection hitting shelves here and drop you an e-mail to arrange a c/p as soon as it does =)
11/24/08 10:23 Pixie:
I like the color of the round, baked Bourjois shadows and the pot and tiny applicator are so cute. I don't like the texture though. The color pay off hasn't been awesome either. I'm hoping these might be a different type.
11/24/08 10:33 the Muse:
thanks Laura *hugsssssssss*
It looks fab doesn't it!?
11/24/08 10:34 the Muse:
hi pixie!
Happy Monday!
I have a long time love affair with the shadows pay off isn't amazing but it's nice and natural.
These look nice and shimmery..first time I seen a shimmer introduced to the shadows..we shall see if they are awesome or not
Thanks for the comment!
11/24/08 10:55 Phyrra:
I wish it was making an appearance here. The necklace is cute, and I really like the 3 eye shadow shades on the right. (not sure about the blue, but the other 3 look pretty)
11/24/08 11:50 the Muse:
hey dd
Me too me too! I like the looks of the blue and green..good cocktail of colors 😉
I wish they'd bring it over here..been ages sine BP updated in the US
11/24/08 14:38 Tammy M:
Ooohh, the shadow look so pretty!
I have yet to try this line….may have to start!
No! Must resist….saving money for HK…aaahhh!
11/24/08 15:35 the Muse:
LOL! and Monogram? and Dame Edna…and and and…lol
so broke Tammy!
11/24/08 20:21 Bridal Makeup Artists:
Nice! I know that my local ULTA has the disco ball lip pendant selling for $9.99 so I suppose they only released a couple of items out here
11/25/08 11:17 thatgurl:
Do tell, is that fab looking plum color on her nails in this collex, Muse?
Patiently waiting & drooling
11/25/08 14:00 the Muse:
ooo that's a lovely deal and at Ulta you say!!?
That's fab news
Thanks for the low down!


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LOWVILLE The new human resources director for Lewis County and its municipal hospital will start here next week after many years of working on Fort Drum.
James A. Swords, who has served as chief of Fort Drums military personnel division and director of human resources following his military retirement in July 2009, will take on his new role Monday, according to a Lewis County General Hospital release.
James brings an extensive knowledge base and experience in all facets of human resources to our facility, Eric R. Burch, CEO at the county-owned hospital, said in a statement. I have no doubt that he will make an excellent addition to our team.
Mr. Swords, who was selected a few weeks ago by both hospital and county officials to serve in the hybrid position, said he is looking forward to making a positive contribution to the mission of the facility and becoming part of the hospital family, the release said.
He will replace Timothy J. Ryan Jr., who is retiring after 11 years as director of human resources at the hospital. Mr. Ryan, who also was appointed in 2011 as the countys personnel director after legislators decided to create their own human resources department, has said Mr. Swords will be a good addition, given his extensive background.
The new director holds a masters degree in human resources from Webster University in St. Louis, Mo., and has more than 30 years of experience in planning, establishing, maintaining and managing personnel programs, the release said.
He has been a college-level instructor for three years, has implemented and supervised various training programs and has managed various programs within multiple divisions including the Army Substance Abuse Program, Army Continuing Education Center and Workforce Development Division.
Mr. Swords enlisted in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard in 1980, completed Army ROTC training in 1982 as a distinguished military graduate and was commissioned in the National Guard as a second lieutenant of infantry.
Upon graduation from Gannon University, Erie, Pa., in 1983, he served in both the U.S. and overseas, including multiple stints in Germany and a deployment to Hungary.
In 2000, he came to Fort Drum as the 10th Aviation Brigade adjutant and brigade executive officer, then was reassigned in 2003 as the 10th Mountain Divisions equal opportunity program manager and took command in July 2007 of the 3rd Battalion, 85th Mountain Infantry Regiment, Fort Drum Warrior Transition Battalion.
Mr. Swords deployed to Afghanistan twice with the 10th Mountain Division and received numerous military awards and decorations, including the Bronze Star.
He lives in Black River with his wife, Margaret. They have two children: Katherine, 21, and Andrew, 18.
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CP STATIC Teen struck by car on way to bus stop Monday morning.
A Watch for Children sign can be seen about 30 feet from the spot where the 18-year-old Port St. Lucie High School senior was struck, marked by the "AOI," standing for area of impact.
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Port St. Lucie police were at the scene of an apparent hit-and-run accident Monday in the 500 block of Lucero Drive.
Port St. Lucie police detective Kristin Meyer stands next to a silver Nissan Sentra on Southwest Lucero east of the scene when a student was hit on her way to the bus stop.
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A Nissan Sentra is being loaded on tow truck from home in the 400 block of Southwest Lucero Drive.
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COVINGTON - A long-held dream for Gaither Plantation is one step closer to coming true.A comprehensive, long-range master plan for the plantation gained approval from county commissioners last Tuesday night. The plan is meant to preserve Gaither's history for generations to come while making it a viable and relevant modern day destination. Friends of Gaither, a group of volunteers that oversees the plantation, has a goal of "creating a place where everyone will be able to find enjoyment and learning activities," said member Gene Wallace. "It's a comprehensive plan that also includes the preservation and enhancement of the plantation's natural resources," he said. Wallace said the goal is to keep the plantation open to the public on a more regular basis. Elements of the plan include: · Trails to provide access to fields, forests, streams, wildlife and native vegetation; · Outdoor classrooms for schoolchildren providing live demonstrations and hands-on experience of days gone by; · Guided and unguided tours; · A new 5,000-square-foot building for display and storage of historic farm equipment; · A new wildflower field and update to the hummingbird and wildlife garden; · A 200-seat amphitheater in the woods to be used during educational events, festivals and private events and parties; · Interpretive signs for self-guided walking tours; · Fields planted with historically accurate crops such as corn, sweet potatoes and cotton; · A "work camper" program, where travelers will work at the plantation in exchange for RV utility hookups; · Expansion of existing income-producing events such as weddings, movie set rentals, tours and festivals; · Hiring of a full-time coordinator of events and a professional forester; and · A forest stewardship program for management of plantation lands and adjacent property purchased for Bear Creek Reservoir. The plan also calls for the entrance to the plantation to be moved north of its current location on Davis Ford Road so visitors will enter at the Historic Village. The village contains historic buildings moved to the plantation from various locations throughout the county. Currently, the site has a church, an old country store and a log cabin, and soon it will include an old-fashioned schoolhouse. The estimate to implement the entire plan is approximately $2.9 million, though Wallace emphasized that is a preliminary cost that will be subject to more analysis and could change. Friends of Gaither is seeking nonprofit status in hopes of obtaining grants and donations from the public. Other possible funding sources could be through the county budget, and later, establishment of an entry fee at the plantation or adding a gift shop. Restoring Gaither Plantation to its former glory and preserving it for future generations was a dream started by the late Davis Morgan, a former county commission chairman who saw an opportunity to purchase the property for a reservoir and to preserve the county's agricultural history. A portion of the Gaither land will be under water when the new Bear Creek reservoir comes online. Friends of Gaither began drawing up a master plan in 2005, and sought input from the public in 2006 before Jordan, Jones and Goulding was hired to complete the final plan. The plan was paid for by the county and through funds raised by Friends of Gaither from plantation activities. Wallace said there is no set timeline for implementation of the plan, adding that it would be a slow process determined by available funds. Anyone would who would like to make a donation should make checks payable to Newton County Board of Commissioners and write Gaither Plantation in the memo line. Checks may be mailed to Newton County Board of Commissioners; Historic Courthouse; Attention: Lori Smith; 1124 Clark St.; Covington, GA 30014. Crystal Tatum can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Trouble in Winterspring!This quest was marked obsolete by Blizzard and cannot be obtained or completed. Find Donova Snowden near the hot springs in Winterspring.
DescriptionThere's trouble in Winterspring!
Why, sure, I spend some time out in the wilds and know about these things... I'm always mighty proud to say it. I consider the hours I spend out there in the hills to be golden. Help you cultivate quick reflexes, a cool head and a keen eye...
It takes judgement, brains and maturity to appreciate the wilderness in the way that I do.
Now, what was I talking about?
Ah yes, trouble. See Donova Snowden at the hot springs and she can tell you more.
Well, hi there! So Meggi told you of the trouble I have found here?
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Trim calories without trimming flavor at Green and Grilled in Oklahoma City
Green and Grilled opened in the summer of 2011, offering options built for this time of year. It's the kind of place where one could enjoy eating practically every day and never feel any guilt.
When Juan Suarez's years working in other people's restaurants, learning and saving money finally put him in position to open his own place, he wasn't exactly sure what kind of restaurant to open.
The answer was right under his nose.
"We were having this beautiful dinner at home, delicious flavors and beautiful colors, and I finally said to my wife, 'This is the kind of food we need to be serving.' "
Not long after that, the couple leased space in Rockwell Plaza, and Green and Grilled, 8547 N Rockwell Ave., was born.
Green and Grilled is a fast-casual concept, specializing in heart-smart dishes that promote balance without scrimping on flavor.
Suarez and his wife, Adriana, who both hail from Colombia, designed the clean, bright interior founded on white paint with green highlights and clever touches such as ceiling cutouts and an elevated banquet along the south wall.
If the layout seems familiar, it should. Suarez spent close to a decade opening Chipotle restaurants, starting in Denver, then Utah and finally Oklahoma.
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Sunday, February 07, 2010
Pittsburgh Obama High School -- and Jr. High. We tried. We lost. We live to fight another day.
Posted by Mark Rauterkus at 10:06 AM
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- Thomas Leturgey said...
Mark, I haven't been following this. Did the school board make a decision?
- February 07, 2010 10:15 PM
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