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I'm currently working as a Sports Lecturer at Solihull College delivering sport science sessions to students on various levels and different courses in a way that I hope challenges them to investigate further a field than the normal. I have also been appointed Strength & Conditioning Coach for Birmingham City Ladies Centre of Excellence something that I'm very excited about and looking forward to get into.
I've always been into being active whether it was running around the house and jumping up and down on the sofa's causing hell for my mother and anyone else who was looking after me to climbing tree's and falling out, going on adventures for miles with my friends and getting chased off horses across fields, bottom line was I was always moving I couldn't sit still even at dinner time. My work colleagues can't believe some of the things I've done and always say I should write a book about it, maybe one day I will with Stan as he was there for most of it although not as in as deep as me as he was a bit of a goody two shoes!
Sadly this meant that school and me didn't mix well for various reasons, I wasn't very good at writing, grammar or spelling (I am actually Dyslexic), being in class for long periods of time due to being easily distracted, being bored with tasks that I didn't enjoy and already knew about (not to brag but in actual fact I am clever lad at times when I chose to be). I guess I was lucky mid-late 1980′s and early-mid 1990′s that I was classed as a fool rather than having Ritalin thrown down my neck.
Sports mainly football (I was going to be the next Marco Van Basten) and doing various martial arts on and off helped and caught my interest more so than Mr. Robsons history lessons about steam trains and Walschaerts valve gear! and when I was kicked out of school before sitting any GCSE's I went to College at the ripe old age of 15 and did I have to grown up fast. It was during my time at college that I did a work experience placement at a local leisure centre and ended up working there for a few years, what a laugh, I loved it and as time went on I had to do more than just be a leisure attendant and decided to focus on the health and fitness side of the industry. So in 2006 I began working as a health & fitness instructor. This resulted in an opportunity, shortly after, to become the general manager of the same complex I was working in. It was during this time I completed a Bsc in Sport and Exercise Development at the University of Sunderland, being taught by recognised authors Morc Coulson & David Archer.
After I completed my degree I then undertook a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) to help me with the delivery of fitness, sport and healthy practices within the sport complex for my team and I.
Never one to settle I contacted Absorb Fitness and under took a host of awards to bring me further up to date with industry standards, Stephen and Kim at Absorb Fitness are fab and anyone who gets the chance to work or study with them are very lucky.
During this time two things happened: my interest in the sport side of performance developed and I started reading more holistic approaches to health and well being. So I undertook various coaching badges to further implement my knowledge of training within a sporting context using sound ideas and scientific principles from recognised leading sources. I also started investigating a holistic approach to living and fitness, this was when I started to question certain so called standard industry practices. I started to read and research a wider range of ideas put forward from individuals such as Paul Chek amongst a whole host of top instructors internationally, nationally and locally in my area who were doing things "different".
I am grateful for these people for so much for bucking the trend and having the courage to explore these ideas and to share them. I think a defining moment was seeing people like Katie Bulmer Cooke (an old university friend and the current IFS personal trainer f the year) buck the trend and become one of these individuals and seeing Katie do her thing different to how I was taught and how most other people practice really made me question the whole methodology. I think this was defining moment for me for two reasons: being able to do something better that I love doing and now being able to question and look at holistic approaches to treatment of parkinson's disease.
My mother has parkinson's disease and I do believe that if I'd not been exposed to ideas such as these that other individuals had explored and shared then I'd dismiss the whole holistic approach of treatment as rubbish and having no credibility.
Thank you!
All these individuals have allowed me to take a step back and look at things from a different angle. This has lead to me researching other important areas that are neglected and considered unconventional. The last three years I have found out so much about the basic and more specific meaning of health, well being and fitness and what it can mean to a broad range of people but more importantly myself and those immediately round me.
I've undertook various training awards, workshops, webinars, courses and online course to help me develop my own ideas and theories. I've also invested in so many books (some good and some very bad) my partner will kill me if she even saw the amount I spend on them and the fitness equipment. What I have found out is only the tip of the iceberg and will be exploring this further with more research and first hand application by undertaking more seminars, internships and doing it for myself with other people. I'll be adding a Msc in Strength & Conditioning very shortly to my list of qualifications as I've been accepted for a September 2012 start (something that I wish I did sooner).
I'm also in the process of creating an online training community on the 4Ever Fitness website that covers a broad range of health/sport training systems that works you as an individual from the inside out, this is my own theory of "centralisation."
Stan and myself are also working on an online educational resource centre that aims to give you free access with up to date credible information form the worlds leading experts.
Stay healthy and share your happiness.
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The boom box might seem terribly outdated, but an analysis of household gadget adoption shows the boom box has had a pretty strong grip on American households, with a more than 60 percent penetration rate in the seventh year of introduction, according to The Atlantic.
The Atlantic also points out that the top five fastest-adopted technologies were for entertainment consumption, not communication.
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May 2, 2016
Third District Republican Congressman Walter Jones has joined Massachusetts Democrat Stephen Lynch calling for the release of additional documents related to the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.
The two filed a resolution urging the Obama administration to declassify 28 pages of a joint investigation by the House and Senate intelligence committees.
The 28 pages have remained classified since the findings were released in 2002.
Congressman Jones says, "Twelve years after the United States suffered a horrendous attack on our own soil, the families of the victims deserve to know all the facts concerning that tragic day. Furthermore, the information contained in the redacted pages is critical to our foreign policy moving forward and should thus be available to the American public. If the 9/11 hijackers had outside help – particularly from one or more foreign governments – the press and the public have a right to know what our government has or has not done to bring justice to all of the perpetrators."
Lynch said in a statement that he recently had the opportunity to review the classified section and believes the information should be made public.
Lynch said the 28 pages "contain information that is vital to a full understanding of the events and circumstances surrounding this tragedy" and that the family of the victims and the American people deserve a full accounting of the events.
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March 12, 2014
President Lauds Archbishop
President Benigno Simeon Aquino III joined thousands of Catholic devotees in thanksgiving ceremonies in Cotabato City in honor of Orlando Cardinal Quevedo, whom the Vatican appointed last month as the fifth Filipino cardinal. Becoming the first Philippine President to make a speech in Catholic mass, Aquino was flanked by dozens of bishops and archbishops from different parts of the country inside the city cathedral here where he spoke for about five minutes in tribute to the exploits of Cardinal Quevedo. Speaking in Pilipino, the President cited Cardinal Quevedo's protection of ordinary Filipinos from abuses under the Martial Law regime, with his setting up of an ecclesiastical group in Mindanao where military rule peaked in early 1970s. Aquino also praised the Cardinal's steadfast campaign for peace advocacy, which he said is dawning with his administration's upcoming signing of a final compact agreement with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to end decades of armed uprising in Mindanao. (Ali G. Macabalang)
Church Joins Fight Vs Trafficking
The local Church has strengthened its campaign against human trafficking as it adapts measures to address the problem which mostly affects women and children. The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines- National Secretariat for Social Action, Justice and Peace (NASSA) said it will implement the 4Ps (prevention, prosecution, protection and partnership) approach to intensify its campaign against human trafficking. In an article posted in the CBCP website, Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo, NASSA national director, said the 4Ps approach "will strengthen the campaign against trafficking of persons especially women and children. The 4Ps are equally important and for total success, each link has to be strong. It is also in support of the UN protocol to fight the problem," he said. "We partner with all these initiatives so that all these small streams can become a river that can sweep away this evil, as all evil, human trafficking thrives in darkness. As long as the problem is not recognized, the evil doers can continue and expand their activities. Truth is our powerful weapon," Pabillo said. (Christina I. Hermoso)
Moving Toward Malaria-Free PH
The Philippines is moving toward being certified as malaria-free by 2020, health authorities said yesterday. The Department of Health (DOH) said malaria cases in the country have been decreasing since the year 2000. DOH Secretary Enrique T. Ona said there was an 83 percent reduction in cases from 2005 to 2013 and 92 percent reduction in deaths. Ona made the announcement at the 6th annual meeting of the Asia Pacific Malaria Elimination Network (APMEN) in Makati which was participated in by representatives of 14 countries who shared success stories in eliminating the disease caused by the female Anopheles mosquito. From 46,342 cases and 150 deaths in 2005, malaria cases were reduced to 7,720 and 12 deaths in 2013. Due to this, Ona said the Philippines has achieved the Millennium Development Goal target for malaria for 2015 as early as 2008. The Anopheles mosquito transmits a parasite called Plasmodiun that causes malaria. (Jenny F. Manongdo)
Filipino Student Wins NSW Award
A Filipino international student who graduated from Year 12 at the Casula High School in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, won over 23 other international students who were nominated by their teachers for the 2014 NSW School Service Award. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Cherry Bo Fernandez received a certificate and AU$1,000 cash prize from NSW Governor Marie Bashir during an awards ceremony held at the NSW Parliament House. Organized by the NSW Department of Education and Communities, the Award is given in recognition of an international student's outstanding participation in school activities as well as volunteer work for the school and the local community. During the ceremony, Fernandez's achievements were recognized including her contributions as school vice captain. She ran school assemblies and organized and presented the school's ANZAC Day ceremonies. She was also involved in a leadership program and conference, a mentoring workshop, and an International Women's Day celebration. (Roy C. Mabasa)


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Here you will find online profiles for all members of the Warren County Bar Association, along with information on the latest news and events from the Bar Association.
The WCBA does not operate a fee generating Lawyer Referral Service however, among our members you will find attorneys with varied experience and expertise. We welcome you to contact them directly for information on your legal matter. If you do contact a member of our association, we ask that you kindly let them know that you found them though this website.


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Today, the building that once housed Snookie's Oyster Bar at the corner of Highway 17 and Main Street came a-tumblin' down. It's estimated the debris from the demolition will fill 50 truckloads. Already, plans are in place for new construction. A luxury condominium project is planned for the property, and yes, all the units have already been sold.
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Palm Beach County auditor's role in question as new countywide watchdog grows
The scandal-plagued Palm Beach County Commission is trying to figure out what to do with the board's internal auditor now that a new countywide inspector general is in place.
Budget cuts are trimming the number of employees from 12 to eight at the auditor's office, while the voter-approved inspector general is in the process of ramping up to more than 30 investigators, auditors and other employees to watch over county government as well as 38 municipalities.
On one hand, county commissioners want to avoid overlapping duties and expenses between the internal auditor and the inspector general.
On the other hand, county commissioners want their internal auditor to be more vigilant to avoid any wrongdoing that the inspector general could find.
Sparking the conversation was a case where an inspector general's office review in August showed that a Palm Tran employee was taking and selling office supplies.
County commissioners Tuesday wanted to know why their auditor didn't catch that.
"You should be robust and aggressive enough that the inspector general has nothing to do," County Commission Chairwoman Karen Marcus told County Auditor Joseph Bergeron. "We need to make sure it's a meaningful operation."
Overlap doesn't hurt, according to the inspector general's office. With all local cities to look after, Inspector General Sheryl Steckler wants the county to keep its auditing department. Then her office could continue weighing in from time to time to look at issues of concern.
Bergeron said he plans to keep in touch with Steckler's office and share which departments and programs he plans to review, to see if his efforts and the inspector general's office can compliment each other.
"We need to communicate," Bergeron said about the inspector general's office. "As they find things, they need to share with us."
The county's internal auditing department budget is proposed to go down from $1.2 million to $1 million for the budget beginning Oct. 1.
The inspector general's proposed budget is $3.5 million.
The creation of the inspector general post was prompted by a string of corruption scandals that included four county commissioners since 2006 resigning and pleading guilty to criminal charges related to misuse of office.
County Administrator Bob Weisman warned commissioners Tuesday that increasing the duties of the internal auditor means increased costs aimed at stopping fraud or waste that ultimately may not amount to enough to be worth the effort.
So far the wrongdoing in county government found by the inspector general's office involved "menial" cases, Weisman said.
"It reflects very well on the county that all we have seen are these menial cases," Weisman said.
That doesn't mean the county's corruption scandals have been put to rest, County Commissioner Jess Santamaria said.
Santamaria suggested merging the efforts of the internal auditor and inspector general to further efforts at "eliminating the Corruption County stigma."


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Now in its 6th year, the Virginia Wine Expo (VWE) has firmly established itself as the premier wine event in the Mid-Atlantic. Attendees from across the state and the country will converge at the Greater Richmond Convention Center and nearby venues to celebrate the stars of Virginia's wine industry.
Featuring hundreds of bottles of fine Virginia wine from over 60 premier wineries, specialty food and wine and food pairing seminars, the VWE offers the best opportunity all year to learn about, taste and buy Virginia wine.


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The American Way of Eating
The truth about money and class at Applebee's.
This is the third of three articles adapted from Tracie McMillan's new book, The American Way of Eating: Undercover at Walmart, Applebee's, Farm Fields and the Dinner Table.
You can also read Part 1: I Got Hired To Do the Hardest Job at Applebee's, and Part 2: Who eats at Applebee's—and why?
YO, FRY GUYS, I need a five-ounce, NOW. Hector and Luis, the two fry cooks giggling back by the freezer, jump visibly at my command.
I smile sweetly, reposition my voice an octave higher, a significant number of decibels lower. Please?
What you need, sweetheart? asks Hector.
A five-ounce, please.
Aiight, Ma, I got you, says Luis, and the other cooks titter on the line.
That was mad sexy, says Geoff, the Haitian cook manning the flattop, where burgers and quesadillas are made.
I felt that, says Rick, the server waiting on the five-ounce—slang for fries.
Well, you told me to bark, I say, pulling the five-ounce out of the window. Rick used to do expo before he served, so he tries to give me pointers when he sees me struggling. Pointers like, They're not listening. You need to bark at them.
I can be loud when I have to be, I say, and I hand him his fries.
It's Valentine's Day, a Sunday, and last night we were packed; I walked in the door at noon and didn't leave until midnight, going home just long enough to collapse into sleep and turn right back around. In at noon again, and I'm working the line with Terry, another kitchen manager, who drives me mad by pulling appetizer trios—infuriating platters containing a made-to-order constellation of appetizers that change with every customer, some nightmare I suspect was dreamed up by an executive who's never worked the line during rush—and pushing them down to me at the far end of the line without the sauces. This means I have to double back and grab them out from under Terry, wasting time and energy. As the rush builds, Terry lets the printer tickets spiral down, down, down into the expo line, invariably dipping into the honey mustard. I grit my teeth every time he calls for a trio.
Tonight, what I really learn—and not for the last time—is just how little I know when it comes to my job.
It starts around 8 or 9. My eyes are burning—it's all the gas in the kitchen, explains Freddie, offering to give me some eyedrops—and I'm blinking and rubbing my eyes furiously as the screen starts to fill up. By now, I know my place. I'm not good enough to direct the line, but I'm getting better at helping it move.
Here we go, says Freddie. He and Terry start pulling tickets and barking out dishes: Ribeyes, chopped steaks, Shrimp Islands with rice, kiddie hot dogs, Bourbon and New York strip steaks, garlic herb salmon, chicken penne pasta, shrimp pesto bowl, quesadilla burgers, hot wings on the bone and boneless honey barbeque wings. I duck in front of the managers, bending full over the pass so they can reach over me, and dress plates according to the laws I've managed to memorize: Ribs get coleslaw, anything that swims gets a lemon, anything with quesadilla in the name gets salsa, chicken fingers get honey mustard, fried shrimp gets cocktail sauce, fish filets get tartar, baked potatoes usually—but not always, I have to check the ticket—take butter and sour cream, and salmon gets smeared with garlic butter.
Let's be clear: I'm no pro. For one thing, I don't have the hands for it, a function of not yet having enough calluses. My hands are so tender that I yelp in pain regularly during service, once so badly that Geoff comes around from behind the line and, without warning, grasps my hand and massages ice onto my thumb. But the real reason I can't pull plates is because I can't identify dishes on sight and have to ask the cooks to tell me whether this steak is a rib eye or a nine-ounce.
At 9:30 I am shoved aside. The rush has slowed for the cooks but it has migrated to the pass, a stampede of meals run amok. There are bowls of pasta teetering curvily on top of each other; platters of ribs sitting in pyramids; towers of chicken baskets and trio plates hitting the top of the window. This food has to go out now. I'm ousted to the head of the pass, relegated to wiping down plates and checking orders against tickets before they go out. Now the real fun begins. Everyone's working their own tickets, calling for plates from every window, a furious flurry of arms and cheap porcelain flying up and down the line. I've heard line work described as being as graceful as dance, but this is harder, faster, hotter, meaner. What comes to mind is neither battle nor ballet, but a simultaneous expression of both— capoeira. I work until 12:30.


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Friday, February 10, 8:00 p.m.
"This is the task: in the darkest night to be certain of the dawn, certain of the power to turn a curse into a blessing, agony into a song. To know the monster's rage and, in spite of it, proclaim to its face; to go through Hell and to continue to trust in the goodness of God -- this is the challenge and the way." —Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
To Be Certain of the Dawn was commissioned by the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis as a gift to Temple Israel Synagogue in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi death camps. It is the result of interfaith dialogue and stands as a testimony to the power of understanding and of music's unique ability to encourage hope, to promote peace.
We are approaching the rehearsal and performance of this transformative piece in an exceptionally process-driven way, with the intention of modeling the Beyond the Notes philosophy on which this conference is based.
This oratorio will be performed by choirs from Nebraska Wesleyan University, Minnesota State University, Wartburg College, and members of the Madison Boys and Girls Choirs, as well as the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra, and soloists from throughout the North Central Division.


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Thursday, December 8, 2011
Ilona Royce Smithkin's Advice for a Rainy Day
23 comments:
- Anna Schüler said...
she looks great. I've just changed the color of my hair from red to black, but when I see this......
- December 8, 2011 at 10:42 AM
- Melissa said...
Ilona, you are such a joy to watch on this video, I bet you make people smile everywhere you go. Thank you for showing us how to stay youthful.
- December 8, 2011 at 11:23 AM
- Melissa said...
Was that a gun shot at about 2:20-2:22?
- December 8, 2011 at 11:28 AM
- FairyFiligree said...
Thank you Ilona - Many warm hugs to you too.
- December 8, 2011 at 12:04 PM
- Georgene Lockwood said...
I must tell you how much I enjoy following your blog. I'm "only" 61 and these ladies have inspired me to be more adventurous. I love their plucky spirit. Ilona was an especially delightful personality. Thank you so much!
- December 8, 2011 at 12:21 PM
- theblackacanthus.com said...
Ilona is joyous to behold. I would love to meet her.
- December 8, 2011 at 1:02 PM
- Gloria said...
Thanks Ilona for your great smile and happy day wishes. Ari thank you for sharing this video and making us all happy. Regards to the beautiful lady. Have a great day.::waving to Ilona::
- December 8, 2011 at 2:24 PM
- SymbioticLife said...
That was the best, most joyous, spirited thing I've seen all day. When I'm 90, I hope to be just as spirited.
- December 8, 2011 at 2:53 PM
I just love her....I want to have lunch with her too!
- December 8, 2011 at 3:35 PM
- Connie Nobbe said...
I wish I knew her personally! She is so sweet and inspiring!
- December 8, 2011 at 4:29 PM
- DalaLuz said...
Thank you so much Ilona, for making it such a colorful world, you truly light up my day!
- December 8, 2011 at 4:43 PM
- Victoria said...
Love her style. The fabrics on the garments she so briefly showed was awesome. I don't have quite as much jewels, clothing and color, but the sad thing that crosses my mind sometimes is giving everything I do have a turn at wearing, but afraid I won't fit it all in during my lifetime or maybe I just need to get out more and flaunt what I have :)Now that would be fun!
- December 8, 2011 at 7:51 PM
What a delightful video - I absolutely adore Ilona. I just ordered the Advanced Style book and can't wait until April!!!!
- December 8, 2011 at 8:10 PM
Loved to learn from Ilona! She is an inspiration. I need more color in my wardrobe!! Live on, Ilona!!
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- December 8, 2011 at 11:01 PM
- Payton said...
I was going through a rough patch a few months ago when I stumbled across Ilona's videos. I found her so inspiring and her advice just made sense at the time. She always brightens my day.
- December 9, 2011 at 1:07 AM
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- chibiwow said...
Truly uplifting glad I've stumbled upon this blog. I can relate a lot from my experiences just by seeing that video. :D
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- December 9, 2011 at 4:03 AM
- Feda said...
she's so beautiful inside and out! I feel the same way about fashion and personal style! thank you Ilona for helping us out in our rainy days :)
- December 9, 2011 at 3:43 PM
- Tamari said...
I admire this woman so much... wish i'd meet her on New York streets one day.
- December 11, 2011 at 12:33 PM
- Faby said...
She's gorgeous!! I love her style, so edgy
- December 14, 2011 at 4:27 PM
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I love her eyes!
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- Kate's Interests said...
Seeing these georgeous women has impressed me to acquire what they already possess. I am impressed to have the joy, freedom, laughter, expression and especially the colors. I have started my search as I write. I will be 80 this summer so I am more than ready to enjoy life as they do. Thanks Ari for publishing your book and giving us a chance to glimps a bit of these women. We are the world!
- May 5, 2012 at 11:07 PM
Love her so much.....
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Everyone loves a good time travel movie and moviegoers got a good one with this thriller that starred two of the biggest stars on the planet.
Twelve Monkeys, which had its wide release this week 17 years ago, starred Bruce Willis and a slightly crazy Brad Pitt. Directed by Terry Gilliam, Willis plays a convict who is sent back in time to gather information about the man-made virus that wiped out most of the human population on the planet. Pitt, who plays a mental patient, won a Golden Globe for his performance and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
The movie is actually based on the 1962 short film La jetée by Chris Marker. The 28-minute short film was made almost entirely from still photos and tells the story of a post-nuclear war experiment in time travel. Universal acquired the rights and hired Gilliam, who's adaptation of A Tale of Two Cities had just fallen through. to direct. The movie was shot in Philadelphia and Baltimore, where the story was set. Though Gilliam typically prefers to direct his own scripts he agreed to Twelve Monkeys because he found the script "intriguing and intelligent."
The story is disconcerting. It deals with time, madness and a perception of what the world is or isn't. It is a study of madness and dreams, of death and re-birth, set in a world coming apart.
Nick Nolte and Jeff Bridges were initially considered for Willis and Pitt's roles, respectively. Gilliam originally believed that Pitt was not right for the role of Goines, but the casting director convinced him otherwise. Pitt spent months at Temple University's hospital, studying the psychiatric ward to prepare for the role.
Because Twelve Monkeys was filmed before Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles, Legends of the Fall, and Se7en was released, Pitt was still relatively unknown and was cast for a relatively small salary, but by the time of 12 Monkeys was released Pitt was an A-list actor, which helped the movie's box office gross. The movie was a big hit for Universal, earning $168 million on a small $29 million budget.
Where to Watch: 12 Monkeys is available on DVD and is streaming on Amazon Prime.


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My most recent purchases were 2 flowerpower easyfits and more Ittis than I actually need...
I really want a personalised weenotions but really don't need any more right now!!
Last purchase was cjs butter x2, blueberry coverall in dinos, flip wrap in Albert and two rumperooz pail liners in robots and ladder. Now wash 2 daily as pail liners are huge and don't have bucket and overflow wet bag.
If we can get flips to work then another wrap or 2 and some inserts but not convinced. Think looking is reacting to the wrap as yesterday had massive red mark on his leg and it was red all day. Gone this morning.
Blueberry coverall is working well on toddler. Just fits over his size 3 ll bamboo combo at night so maybe another 1 or 2 of them.
Need to sell some stuff really as can't justify the spend as my stash is huge. Could cloth bum 3 or 4 and a newborn since I've 20 lls put away as there too small.
Would love a custom but 20+ on 1 nappy is more then I'm willing to spend.
CJ's butter is all I've bought this year, aren't I good!!
I need to sell the stuff I've got and don't use before buying. I need a kick up the arse to take photos of it.
Latest purchase was 3 rainbow stretchies, a robot print Peachy Green AI2 and Rarpz glow in the dark pocket :D To justify it, I got them all from the preloved board in prewashed condition for an excellent price and used my paypal funds as I've been good with selling off stuff I'm not that keen on :)
Wish list...might need more of these if these nappies work as well as they look :)


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2. -- The economic calendar in the U.S. Thursday includes weekly initial jobless claims at 8:30 a.m. EDT.
3. -- U.S. stocks on Wednesday fell, continuing a modest pullback amid speculation the Federal Reserve may finally begin winding down its $85 billion-a-month bond-purchasing program as early as next month. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% to 1,690.91 while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.3% to 15,470.67. The Nasdaq declined 0.3% to 3,654.01.
4. -- Tesla Motors (TSLA - Get Report) posted quarterly earnings on Wednesday that blew past Wall Street's expectations. The electric car maker earned 5 cents a share in the second quarter on revenue of $405 million, as global deliveries of the Model S surged to 5,150 units for the quarter. Gross margin for the quarter was 22%, despite a reduction in ZEV credits, something investors had been worried about. Analysts had expected Tesla to post a quarterly loss of 17 cents a share on revenue of $383.4 million. For the third quarter, Tesla said it expects to deliver slightly more than 5,000 cars as the company expands into Europe, and remains on track to deliver 21,000 Model S units during the year. The company said it expects non-GAAP gross margins to be "in the low 20% range, with continuing improvements in Model S vehicle margin, offset by significantly lower ZEV credit revenue."
5. -- Groupon (GRPN - Get Report), the daily deals site, reported better-than-forecast quarterly earnings and strong mobile purchasing among its North American users. Groupon reported adjusted earnings of 2 cents a share on revenue of $608.7 million, as its top-line slightly beat Wall Street consensus estimates. The company also said its board named Eric Leftofsky as CEO and Ted Leonsis as chairman, firming up the company's leadership ranks after the firing of founder Andrew Mason earlier this year.
6. -- The Sulzberger family, which owns the New York Times (NYT - Get Report), said Wednesday in an email to its staff that the newspaper wasn't for sale. "Will our family seek to sell The Times? The answer to that is no. The Times is not for sale, and the trustees of the Ochs-Sulzberger Trust and the rest of the family are united in our commitment to work together with the company's board, senior management and employees to lead The New York Times forward into our global and digital future," wrote New York Times Chairman and Publisher Arthur Sulzberger Jr. and Vice Chairman Michael Golden in the email. The statement follows recent announcements of the sales of The Boston Globe and The Washington Post newspapers.
7. -- T-Mobile US (TMUS - Get Report), the fourth-largest U.S. carrier, said Thursday it added 1.1 million customers, including 685,000 contract customers, in the second quarter. The carrier, which is 74%-owned by Deutsche Telekom and merged with MetroPCS in April, lost 557,000 subscribers a year earlier. T-Mobile was helped in the second quarter by its launch of Apple's (AAPL) iPhone.


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Moore Named New Student Life Director for Newton Campus02/22/2011
Contact: Beverly James
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Author: Beverly James
For Immediate Release
Stephan Moore has been named the new Director of Student Life at Georgia Perimeter College Newton Campus.
Moore has been a professional in the field of Higher Education/Student Affairs for more than eight years. Prior to arriving at Georgia Perimeter College, Moore served as director of residence life and housing for The Art Institute. He also has held professional positions at Campbell University, Louisburg College and North Carolina Central University.
"I am pleased to be a part of the warm, diverse, and collegial environment at Georgia Perimeter College," Moore said. "I am looking forward to once again be a part of the development of a department or program that is such an integral part of our campus community."
Moore started his career in residential life and has since worked with and/or formulated partnerships in other areas of student affairs, including New Student Programs, Multicultural Affairs, Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Leadership Programs, Judicial Affairs, Academic Advisement and Student Support Services.
Moore is a member of numerous national, regional and state organizations for student affairs professionals including, Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASAP), College Student Educators International (ACPA) and Georgia College Personnel Association (GCPA).
Moore earned his bachelor of science in education from Campbell University and his master's of arts in educational leadership from Argosy University.
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UPDATE: Homewood owner wants decision
By: Joyia Emard, Loomis News Staff Writer
Council to meet Monday, Dec. 15
On Dec. 9, the Loomis Town Council voted to continue the discussion of a development agreement between the town and Homewood Lumber to 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 15, at the Loomis Depot. The council discussed a number of details in the proposed resolution, which would substitute or modify mitigation measures, but there were still areas of the draft development agreement that needed to be worked out between town staff and Hamid Noorani, owner of Homewood Lumber. Homewood Lumber purchased the property on the corner of Sierra College Boulevard and Brace Road in order to relocate their business. The development agreement would shift responsibility from Homewood to the town for road improvement fees and the planting and maintenance of trees as part of the tree mitigation. For more information, contact town staff at 652-1840. Dec. 11, 2008 issue: Homewood owner wants decision Homewood Lumber owner Hamid Noorani has reached the end of his rope with the Loomis Town Council and has said he is ready to sever it if the council fails to make a decision on the development agreement for his relocation. Noorani addressed the council at their Nov. 12 meeting telling them that he had been patient and cooperative, but he needed to make a decision as to whether to stay in Loomis or relocate to another area. "This is quid pro quo. It's naïve to think a single meeting will solve it. We could still be debating this a year from now. It has to come to an end, and for me, this is tonight," Noorani said. He said that the City of Rocklin had contacted him and told him they had some good locations available and they reminded him they have no tree mitigation. The City of Rocklin also sent a last-minute objection to the town's development agreement because it "would eliminate the project's requirement to pay the Town of Loomis road circulation/major road fee" and because the "City of Rocklin disagrees with the Town's justification for not assessing the road circulation/major road fee." Councilman Walt Scherer's initial comment to the Rocklin letter of objection, which was e-mailed at 4:47 p.m. and faxed at 4:36 p.m. on the evening of the meeting, was that "they waited until the last minute to sandbag us." Councilman Miguel Ucovich said Loomis should "act as a good neighbor and listen to what they have to say." During discussion, Scherer said, "Our obligation as a good neighbor is to see if we can work these (Rocklin's objections) out. Nothing they put in here is difficult or insurmountable." Town Manager Perry Beck told the council he wanted to "confer with special counsel" on the Rocklin letter. The Town council voted to continue the matter to later in November, but due to a lack of information, no meeting was held and the item was re-noticed to be heard at the Dec. 9 meeting. On Nov. 18, the Town of Loomis received a letter from attorneys representing Rocklin Crossings, LLC (Donahue Schriber), owner and developer of the proposed Rocklin Crossings project in Rocklin that also objected to the development agreement. The Town of Loomis had objected to the Rocklin Planning Commission approval of the Rocklin Crossings project claiming their Environmental Impact Report was flawed. The Rocklin council approved the project with minor revisions at their Nov. 25 meeting. Beck said the council would review a development agreement between the town and Homewood Lumber that did not have any changes, but according to Beck "spells everything out" and includes the results of findings. The agreement "clearly states how everything is being done." Beck said it is much more specific and answers many of the questions asked by the public and council members. For an update on any council action on the Homewood project during their Dec. 9 meeting, visit Theloomisnews.com.


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Del Oro comes back to beat Roseville
Just like the seasons and the circus, shooting streaks come and go.
It looked like Roseville High School's boys basketball team had it in the first half against Del Oro on Thursday night, when the Tigers made seven three-pointers and went 8 for 9 from the free-throw line.
But the magic was gone in the second half, when Roseville sank one three ball and went 4 for 7 from the stripe.
The Golden Eagles came back from an 11-point halftime deficit to win 62-59 in a big Sierra Foothill League contest at Moeller Gym.
"We just had a mind-set that we were going to come out in the second half and be a lot more physical," Del Oro coach Geoff Broyles said. "In the first half, we weren't as physical as we wanted to be. We were letting them catch the ball where they wanted to catch it. Too many open looks."
Del Oro point guard Danny Becker gave the Eagles (13-7 overall, 1-2 SFL) a six-point lead with 1:17 remaining in the final period on a layup and foul. Roseville's Marcus Garcia answered with his own layup and free throw to make it a three-point game with 1:06 left, and it got even tighter when Roman Tyukayev's clutch steal led to an easy Matt Tawlks layup to pull Roseville (16-4, 1-2) within one.
But the nail was driven home by Becker when he shoveled a sweet pass down low to Keenan Finney for a basket. Roseville missed its final three-point attempt in the closing seconds.
"They totally slowed us down," Tigers coach Greg Granucci said. "We played our style in the first half and then played to their tendencies in the second half. We just didn't play the way we are capable of playing."
Becker was key for Del Oro, racking up 11 assists, six rebounds and four steals.
Roseville's offensive attack was based mostly on its guards. In fact, no post player scored a field goal for the Tigers. Garcia (16 points), Tawlks (15) and Daniel Rios (11) led the way for Roseville.
Both teams are 1-2 in league, and both coaches feel their teams need to improve moving forward.
"It's just a matter of focus," Broyles said. "We need to trust in the process and trust in what we've been building throughout the season. Do what we do well. We're a pretty good half-court defensive team, and we're pretty good running out (in) transition offense. We just need to focus on that and focus on being physical."
Said Granucci, "We gotta understand that in order for us to play consistently, we've got to play the way we want to play. You've got to give Del Oro credit; they took us out of what we wanted to do."
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Afghanistan District project consists of two adjacent sites. Included in the design and construction are administration buildings, training buildings, dining halls, separate barracks for men and women, force protection measures, wastewater collection and treatment systems, electrical generation and distribution systems, detention cells, fuel points, and more. The project is about 40 percent complete.
"Infrastructure like the kind currently under construction in Kandahar will enable Afghans to provide increased security and stability in the province because these facilities provide adequate places for Afghan National Security Forces to live, work and train," said U.S. Army Lt. Col. John Connor, officer in charge of the Transatlantic Afghanistan District South Area Office.
Although a contractor is building the facilities, USACE personnel, including Jason Riharb, conduct thorough inspections of the construction site several times weekly. As a young civil engineer with five years of experience, including nearly two in combat zones, Riharb has the education and expertise required to identify potential problems and coordinate corrective actions.
"My objective is to make sure the contractors here build safe and reliable facilities that comply with the International Building Code and project plans and specifications, within the time and budget allotted," said Riharb. "These facilities will support Afghan National Security Forces as these forces serve and protect their communities," he said.
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This fabulous cake recipe come from a great cookbook aptly titled The Cake Bible by Rose Levy Beranbaum. It has an amazing buttery flavor and a beautiful golden color. Even better, it's best enjoyed the day after it is baked; which is a rare find among most cakes. Usually cakes are a dried out crumbly mess the day after they have been baked, but this cake requires the extra time to allow the moisture to distribute. This makes it a perfect choice when you are planning to do some elaborate decorating or just need the extra time. The rich flavor makes for a decadent dessert when frosted, but the cake is also quite lovely with a simple dusting of powdered sugar and fresh strawberries.
The following recipe is meant for a 9 inch cake pan and serves eight. You may notice in some of my pictures that I am actually using a 10×14 rectangular pan based upon my need for a much larger cake. I doubled the recipe for the 10×14 pan size.
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups cake flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 10 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter, room temperature
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl combine the yolks, 2 tablespoons cream, and vanilla. Set aside.
Sift cake flour. In a large mixing bowl combine the dry ingredients and mix on low speed for 30 seconds to blend.
Add the butter and remaining 6 tablespoons cream. Mix on low speed until the dry ingredients are moistened.
Increase to medium speed (high speed if using a hand mixer) and beat for 90 seconds to aerate and develop the cake's structure. Scrape down the sides.
Gradually add the egg mixture in three batches, beating for 20 seconds after each addition to incorporate the ingredients and strengthen the structure.
Scrape down the sides.
Grease pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper. Spray bottom of parchment paper. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until a wire cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean and the cake springs back when pressed lightly in the center. The cake should be just starting to shrink from the sides of the pan. It will shrink quite a bit while cooling.
Let the cake cool in the pan on a rack for 10 minutes. It will have a level top. Loosen the sides with a small metal spatula and invert onto a greased wire rack. For an attractive top crust, reinvert so that the top is up and cool completely before wrapping airtight.


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FHA Loan Limits Set to Drop in High-Cost Markets
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced last week that standard Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan limits for areas where housing costs are relatively low will remain unchanged at $271,050 in 2014, but the new ceiling for single-family home mortgages in the highest-cost markets will come down from $729,750 to $625,000, beginning January 1, 2014. Approximately 650 counties across the U.S., including Dukes and Nantucket counties in Massachusetts, will have lower FHA limits as a result of this change, which is being implemented as emergency measures expire following the higher limits established by the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. In metropolitan Boston, loan limits for single-family homes in Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, and Suffolk counties will be reduced from $523,750 to $470,350, and in Worcester County the single family loan limit will be lowered from $385,000 to $285,200. For a chart detailing FHA loan limits for 1-4 Family Homes in all Bay State Counties visit this FHA page on the HUD website.
Last month, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's regulator said it would leave in place the $417,000 conforming loan limit that's the ceiling for the mortgage giants in most markets, instead of reducing it to take into account home price declines seen in many markets during the bust. Fannie and Freddie will continue to purchase and guarantee mortgages of up to $625,500 in high-cost markets, including parts of California and New York.
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The video of a what is apparently a Denver sheriff's deputy cold-cocking and kicking an inmate in the booking room on Sunday makes you wonder about the internal culture in which such an incident could occur.
The deputy casually strides up to the inmate in full view of at least two other people, including another officer, and punches the detainee's face. The inmate may have gestured or said something to the officer, but so what? The savage blow is simply inexcusable.
And so the troubles continue at the Denver Sheriff's Department, which has taken the unfortunate prize of being the city's most problematic agency.
Deputy Thomas Ford, a 6 ½-year veteran, is under investigation for inappropriate force against the detainee in Sunday's incident. It is the latest in a string of incidents that have embarrassed the department.
It is not the first time Ford has been in trouble. He was implicated in a 2011 choking attack on another inmate that has led to a federal lawsuit.
Sheriff Gary Wilson should be praised for issuing a press release that immediately disclosed the investigation into Sunday's incident, since such openness hasn't always been the case in the past. Yet, the department refuses to release a video of the incident recorded by a security camera. Wilson said the video's release could interfere with the investigation.
The online news organization Colorado Independent posted a video it says shows Ford brutalizing the inmate.
Daelene Mix, spokeswoman for the Department of Public Safety, would neither confirm nor deny whether the video was of the incident, saying she doesn't know its origin. Why the obfuscation?
The sheriff's office should release the video. Not doing so leads to further distrust. How would a public viewing hurt the investigation, especially after a video already was leaked to a media outlet?
The only way out of the morass is to create a culture of complete openness and accountability.
If the video is accurate, Ford should be fired and even prosecuted.
If fellow officer William Lewis wrote an "inaccurate report" about the incident, as Wilson said, he too should be fired.
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock has told us he is confident Wilson will fix the department, and it is indeed encouraging the sheriff announced the investigation and took strong action shortly after finding out about the incident. But continuing to conceal the evidence from the public shows the department still has a ways to go.


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Stringing a bow is the act of placing a string onto a bow. In the case of long bows and recurve bows, this is relatively simple with the help of a bow stringer. However stringing a compound bow is considerably more complicated, and should only be done by professionals.
Since the string on a long or recurve bow is taught when in place, the limbs must be bent even further to install the string properly, which can be quite difficult to achieve. A bow stringer is a long, tough rope what a hunter can use to help bend the limbs enough to place the string without straining.
Before using a bow stringer, make sure it is designed for your bow and that it meets your bow's draw weight. Do not use a stringer intended for a reciurve on a long bow. This could damage your bow.
Slide both ends of the bow string onto the limbs. Place the lower limb's string loop into the string groove. The upper limb's string loop will tighten, but will not be in place yet. Next, slide both ends of the stringer onto the tips of the limbs, step onto the middle of the stringer and pull the bow upward (as shown above). This will pull back the limbs just like if you were drawing the bow. Once the limbs are drawn back enough, you should be able to slip the upper limb's string into the string groove. Once you do, lower the bow slightly and the bow stringer should slip off your bow.
Stringing a bow can be a little challenging if you've never done it before. Having an experienced archery hunter show you the proper way to string a bow is always best. Always follow manufacturer's recommendations for your bow and bow stringer.


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We got our first look at Razer's Project Christine at CES earlier this year. The idea behind the system is to store all of the computers components in modular slots. If a user wanted to upgrade a certain part they would just replace the modular slot with a new one. Well it has been a while since CES and it looks like Razer is having trouble getting OEM's to buy into the concept.
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We got our first look at Xi3's Piston during CES in January. Since then Xi3 has made many improvements to it and it will be available just in time for the holidays! The Piston is an extremely compact PC system that is roughly the size of a softball (4.27×3.656×3.656-inches).
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It was raining today, so I went hiking, because I adore hiking in the rain. Very few people are out in the rain, and I have the trails all to myself. My waterproof clothes make it pleasant.
I even have waterproof pants and shoes. Unfortunately they don't get much use here in Southern California, so I have to take advantage of the few rainy days that we have.
The purple nightshade plants are in bloom now.
And the exposed wood on the dead ceanothus is gorgeous in the rain. When the weather is dry, the wood looks drab and ordinary.


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If you answered yes to any of these questions, the CAL U QUIDDITCH Club might be a fit for you! We will be having an informational/recruitment meeting:
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If you want to be a part of this exciting new sport, come check it out! Anyone interested should email Charles at email@example.com and/or come to the meeting on Tuesday for more information. Hope to see you there!


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Apple Snail issues
I'm not sure if my Apple Snail is actually sick or perhaps they just behave strangely?
I placed my male Apple Snail in my Tetra tank after my beta kept bullying him. He seemed overjoyed with the move highly active, doubled in size quickly, voracious appetite.
About 5-6 weeks ago he went into his shell and pretty much stayed there. He pokes his face and appendages out every once in a while (a couple times a day) and has a look around, but hasn't moved since. He's not eating even though I've been trying to tempt him out with strategically placed algae chips, which he normally devours in mere minutes. He's not doing anything, but he's not dead. His shell looks perfectly fine too, no injuries that I can see.
What the heck? Is he in some state of hibernation?
Yes hibernation. This is normal for apple snails. In the wild they burrow into the mud and stay like that for 2-6 months. However in aquaria most people that see them do this also see them die. Keep looking for what to do to set him up for a good hibernation environment.
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Soap Operas: All Washed Up?
Goodale, Gloria, The Christian Science Monitor
Derided for melodrama and outlandish plots, daytime soap operas have dwindled. But their influence and offspring are turning up in prime time.
Soap operas, that staple of the daytime television schedule, have taken it on the chin lately. Two titans of the genre - "Guiding Light" and "As the World Turns," ended impressive runs in the past year. "World," which went dark Sept. 17, wrapped 54 years of fictional history for the folks of Oakdale, Ill. And "Light," which began as a radio show in the 1930s, spanned nearly three-quarters of a century by the time it was dropped a year ago. These departures leave only six daytime "soaps" on the three broadcast TV networks (ABC, NBC, CBS), down from nearly two dozen at the height of demand for the daily serials.
This pullback has led to speculation that the long-running format, often derided for its reliance on outrageous plot twists, too many evil twins, and relentless gossiping, may have run its natural course. The daily, quick serialized story, born and sponsored on radio by soap companies primarily to sell laundry products to housewives at home during the day, has evolved in lock step with the changing lives of that target female audience, says sociologist Lee Harrington from Miami University. "Serialized storytelling has been around for thousands of years but this particular, endless world of people, who could almost be your real neighbors they feel so temporal and all present, is disappearing," she says, as women have moved into the workplace and out of the home during the day.
The handwriting began appearing on the wall as prime-time storytellers began to adapt the techniques of the daily soap to weekly evening dramas, which were predominantly episodic and plot- driven, says media expert Robert Thompson, founder of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture at Syracuse University in Syracuse, N.Y. Seminal shows from "Hill Street Blues" through "The Sopranos" owe a debt to the character-heavy, serialized storytelling techniques of the soap opera genre, he adds.
"The daytime soaps really gave birth to the great narrative elements we now see in the highly developed prime-time dramas," he points out.
These prime-time shows have incorporated the focus on character and emotion that endeared the soap operas to women, says Villanova University's Susan Mackey-Kallis. But, she adds, just as women's interests have expanded beyond the home to incorporate careers and public lives, "their taste in entertainment has expanded to include more interweaving of character with traditional plot-driven stories."
Longtime fan and co-editor of the upcoming book "The Survival of Soap Opera," Sam Ford bridles at the suggestion that soap operas are losing their appeal. He points out that even today, the daily soaps still draw weekly audience totals that compare with top-rated weekly shows such as "American Idol." As for artistry, he points out that "World" aired live until 1975 (Walter Cronkite cut into the broadcast the day John F. Kennedy was shot).
"This was a form of minitheater," Mr. Ford says, noting that a number of prominent actors got their starts on soaps, including James Earl Jones, Meg Ryan, Martin Sheen, and Dana Delaney. But as soaps have scrambled to remain relevant in the face of increasing competition from the Internet and cable, he acknowledges many have lost their way creatively, "focusing on preposterous plots and extravagant location shooting. …


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Rivals unable to rain on Hamilton's Belgian parade
29 August 2010
Two years on from losing victory in the Belgian Grand Prix in controversial circumstances, Lewis Hamilton dominated the 2010 event to thrust himself back into world title contention.
The Briton made the most of a poor start from polesitter, and points leader, Mark Webber to lead from lights to flag at Spa-Francorchamps, surviving two rain interruptions and a trip through the gravel at Rivage to claim a third win of the season and the first for McLaren with its blown diffuser system.
More importantly, perhaps, three of Hamilton's title rivals failed to score and, while Webber bounced back to secure second, Red Bull team-mate Sebastian Vettel, McLaren's Jenson Button and Ferrari number one Fernando Alonso all went home empty handed. The revised scoring system introduced for this season, with its increased margin between first and second, allows Hamilton to return to the head of the championship standings, now leading Webber by three points 182-179, with third-placed Vettel, who endured a ragged race, 31 marks adrift.
The race started badly for Webber who, having admitted that victory would not be determined on lap one, pretty much had his words thrown back in his face. As his RB6 lapsed into anti-stall when the lights went out, Hamilton, third-placed Robert Kubica, Vettel and Jenson Button all took advantage. Such was the world champion's start from fifth on the grid, he very nearly made it a McLaren 1-2 at La Source, and wasted little time in achieving his aim.
Having fended off the eager Vettel at La Source second time around, the pair swapping places, Button blasted back to deprive a fish-tailing Kubica of second exiting Eau Rouge, while the Red Bull took to the grass in his efforts to follow the Briton through. The conditions, however, had taken an early turn for the worst, with a rain shower causing mayhem at the Bus Stop chicane.
Hamilton ran wide before rejoining, as did the majority of the frontrunners, while Rubens Barrichello, making his 300th appearance in a grand prix, found himself left with nowhere to go when he arrived, front wheels locked up, and clattered into the side of Alonso. Remarkably, the Ferrari was able to continue, unlike its assailant, but Alonso's decision to switch to intermediates proved misguided, although the ensuing safety car period at least allowed him to change back with too much penalty.
At the restart, on lap four, Vettel claimed third at the hairpin, and quickly closed on Button who, it transpired, had damaged the left-hand endplate in his defence of third early on. While Hamilton lapped a second faster than anyone, the battle for the place immediately behind was joined, with Button clearly struggling but able to keep Vettel behind on the straights, where the Red Bull was on the limiter in its attempts to pass.
Matters came to a head at the Bus Stop on lap 15, when Vettel's attempt to gain the inside line resulted in him hitting a bump as he realised the move wasn't on and cannoning into the left-hand sidepod of Button's MP4-25. This time, the assailant came off best, with Vettel able to head to the pits for a new nose. Button, however, was out on the spot, crawling into retirement with a radiator removed and drive lost. Vettel's losses were compounded shortly afterwards, however, as the stewards slapped a drive-thru' penalty on him for causing an avoidable accident, and that only accelerated what became a bad afternoon for the impetuous German.
With the weather appearing to clear, Force India's Adrian Sutil, promoted to fifth by the Button-Vettel
, headed for his mandatory pit-stop, prompting those ahead of him to follow suit over the next few laps. Webber was next in, on lap 22, with Kubica, Massa and Hamilton all in within two laps, although the order remained unchanged. Only the two Mercedes drivers, running safely in the top ten despite their pre-race penalties, and backmarkers Jarno Trulli and Lucas di Grassi had yet to stop, no doubt gambling on another rainstorm heading Spa's way.
Vettel's penalty spat him out behind the second Force India of Tonio Liuzzi, and the pair waged a hearty battle on the Kemmel straight on lap 20 before the Italian asserted his authority. The VJM03, clearly inheriting some of the DNA of its Spa pole-winning predecessor, would also show its potential as Sutil blew by the works Mercedes of Michael Schumacher at the same point five laps later, and Vettel struggled to find a way to wrest eleventh place from his opponent. Again, the Bus Stop proved to be his undoing, as another move resulted in the Red Bull clipping Liuzzi's front wing with its left rear, sustaining a puncture in the process. Vettel then had to complete another lap on the deflating tyre, going a lap down and losing any chance of points, without an act of God at least, in the process.
Throughout the race, drivers were eagerly calling for updates on the weather, determined not to be caught out on the wrong rubber when the deluge arrived. When it did come, it started lightly enough that McLaren, Red Bull, Renault and Ferrari allowed their leading runners to continue into another lap, while the rest of the field decided that it was growing heavy enough to make the switch from slicks.
While there was some confusion between calling for intermediates or full wets - with the more extreme option suffering badly within a lap - Hamilton, Webber, Kubica and Massa tip-toed their way around the longest lap of the season. Just as he was reporting that the conditions were intensifying - in the hope that his team would call him in - the leader ran out of road, carrying too much pace into Rivage and taking to the gravel trap. Fortunately, the McLaren kept its forward momentum and, with some judicious use of the throttle, Hamilton was able to rejoin, and still in front.
Unsurprisingly, the four remaining frontrunners pitted for inters at the end of the lap, but Kubica threw away his chance of second place when he overshot his crew, forcing a reshuffle as they attempted to fit the fresh rubber. Webber happily took advantage, salvaging even more from his poor start, while Massa just failed in his attempt to claim a podium spot.
The intrigue wasn't done, however, and, as Vettel pitted for a fifth time - penalty included - to take on another set of extreme wets after burning his rears first time around, Alonso lost his Ferrari at the top of the hill, the result of taking too much kerb at Malmedy. With the Spaniard stranded on the right of the circuit, and unable to resume after crunching his nose and suspension against the barriers, there was no option but to call for the safety car once again.
This time, the race was suspended for a couple of laps, with the safety car running slowly enough to cause concern to Hamilton, but the Briton had no problem at the restart, twitching a little as he exited the Bus Stop, but managing to hold off the similarly squirrely Webber. Further back, Nico Rosberg redressed the moment, on lap eleven when he not only lost out to both Renault's Vitaly Petrov and Mercedes team-mate Schumacher - to the detriment of his front wing - by forcing his way by both Kamui Kobayashi and the German to claim an eventual sixth place.
Schumacher, who had started 21st, resisted the Sauber driver to hold on to seventh, while Petrov was rewarded for a sterling drive from the back of the grid by claiming points in ninth place. Tenth should have gone to the man who lined up alongside the Russian, but Pedro de la Rosa skated off with two laps remaining, handing Jaime Alguersuari and Toro Rosso the final point, despite the best efforts of Liuzzi.
There was no such drama at the front, however, as Hamilton established a cushion of just over a second to Webber, with Kubica a similar distance back in third, as Massa fended off Sutil for fourth. The winner's delight was clear to see, punching the air in the cockpit and jumping for joy on the podium, but Webber will be happy to have taken second place from a weekend where Red Bull was not expected to shine - and especially in light of his startline drama.
The series now has a weekend off before reconvening at Monza, another venue thought to favour McLaren, and there will be much head scratching at the top teams, not only to find the best set-up for the fast Italian circuit but also whether to begin making plans to back one driver for the title showdown. While Hamilton and Webber are split by just three points with six races to run, Vettel is 31 points off the lead, with Button 35 adrift and Alonso a further four off the pace. Red Bull, meanwhile, holds a tenuous single-point advantage over McLaren.


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PUEBLO, Colo. (GoThunderWolves.com - Feb. 14, 2014) - It may not always be pretty.
And it definitely was not on Friday night.
After leading by as much as 11 in the second half, the ThunderWolves benefited from a 6-0 run late in regulation, highlighted by a key 3-pointer by Alex Evans (Sr., Louisville, Colo.) to pull way from the resilient Fort Lewis College Skyhawks en route to a 53-49 victory.
"Alex Evans hit a big three," head coach Kip Drown said. "I think her three point play, three point shot, was a monster, and it gave us some breathing room and put a little more pressure on them."
The ThunderWolves who defeated the Skyhawks on Dec. 3 in Durango, claimed the win over the Skyhawks Friday despite only shooting 29 percent from the field, 14 percent from 3-point range and 46 percent from the free throw line.
"I thought we got the ball to the rim a lot," Drown said. "We missed layups and we were 1-for-14 from three in the first half. I thought most of those were really good looks, but a couple we rushed. I felt like we were shooting ourselves in the foot. We weren't patient."
Taylor Fox (Sr., Santa Cruz, Calif.), who led the ThunderWolves in scoring Friday, finished with 17 points and nine rebounds. Evans, who hit what Drown said may have been the biggest shot of the night, finished the game with six points.
With the victory, the Pack is now 17-6 (14-3 RMAC), sitting in second place in the RMAC, just one win away from clinching a home playoff game in the RMAC Tournament. The win also gives CSU-Pueblo its first season sweep of Fort Lewis since 2006-07.
The ThunderWolves will play Adams State on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. in the Massari Arena, seeking the season sweep over the Grizzlies.
"Hopefully we shoot a little better - that's number-one," Drown said. "We beat them at their place and we have the chance to get the sweep. I thing the big thing for us is to mentally be ready to come out and play and not look past them."
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on our last winter-cycling-trip in finland we had temperatures below -20°C(-4°F) and after 3 days with this conditions, the air in my headshok suspension was complete off. so i locked the suspension to prevent to damage my suspension.
can i buy a special "winter" cartridge with other seal to prevent the air get lost at very cold condotions??
or is there another reason for my problem?
Thanks, Jakob
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Note: The above photo was from last season…can't wait for our first family game this season!
Iowa Cubs Players
Let me pick your batting music for you. I was at the game on Monday afternoon (which was a beautiful day for a game)…and as a former "sound guy" for the Iowa Cubs back in 1997-2000, I have a special play in my heart for batting intro music (the song that usually the player picks as he approaches his at bat).
Logan Watkins…I don't know what hip-hop song you picked, but it's no good…especially for batting.
You need something with a good built in intro. If you want to go hip-hop, I'm all for it…hip-hop & rock is that way to go on this. Country doesn't work as intro music.
Songs with humor…irony…great. One of the best examples? There was a player named Rod McCall…he went to the plate batting to the "Space Jam" (remember the Michael Jordan/Bugs Bunny movie) theme…why? Because he chose the chorus…"I hit 'em high, hit'em high…I hit 'em low, hit 'em low". See what he did there? Perfecto.
Another great example…Brock…oh, I forget his last name…quickly…Google…Tarrik Brock…that was his name. He batted to the theme music to the wrestler "The Rock". Everyone liked it…it made sense. Brock…Rock…synergy. Beautiful.
AC/DC always works…2pac songs always work…stay away from Rihanna.
The opening of Justin Timberlake's "Mirrors"…perfect.
The opening to any Macklemore song ("Thrift Shop", "Can't Hold Us") All excellent choices.
What would I bat too? The opening riff of "Alive" by Pearl Jam of course. I really like former Iowa Cubs & current Cub Anthony Rizzo's choice…"Can't Stop" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Nice pick…nice beginning…catchy. He obviously put some thought behind his choice.
The roadtrips can get long…so in your downtime I-Cubs players, re-think your batting intro music.
I tell ya what though…Monday afternoon at the I-Cubs game was AWESOME. Me, myself, a Philly Cheesesteak, a volcano sno-cone, and a beer (okay, two beers)…sun…Matt Garza making a rehab start. Perfect afternoon.
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Just wow…
Another LOL List
The Worst Lifetime Movie Tiltes of All-Time (compiled by Mom.me). I have no idea if these movies have any value or not…but the movie titles are fantastically terrible.
1. Dirty Teacher
2. Live Once, Die Twice
3. Half a Dozen Babies
4. I me Wed
5. And Baby Will Fall
6. Cab to Canada
7. I Do (But I Don't)
8. My Stepson, My Love
9. Have You Seen My Son
10. A Boyfriend for Christmas
Truly, great stuff.
The Lifetime Channel & SyFy Channel must have a ball coming up with these names.
OctoShark v. Scorptula…AWESOME!
This Is a Lie
Guns N' Roses are going to release a new album in 2014 apparently. This is a flat out lie. An album might happen…but it's not Guns N' Roses…it's an Axl Rose-fronted tribute band. When the group has 5 members…and 4 have left…you're no longer said band.
AWESOME is as AWESOME does!


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Testing starts on Windows 8 and Office 15
The Microsoft production line is gearing up to deliver new versions of Windows and Office in the coming year. John Stokdyk takes some initital soundings.
Continuing its relentless schedule of product updates and enhancements, the Windows giant is moving into active pre-launch mode for both the new version of Windows, and an upgrade for the PC versions of Office.
As we saw with the last generational shift in 2010, new Windows and Office releases tend to go hand-in-hand. As the underlying operating system that drives Office and other applications, Windows tends to lead the way, so it makes sense to consider it first.
Windows 8 is already available in a Developer Preview version which can be downloaded for free. It has certainly raised some eyebrows among the techy community by attempting to straddle the worlds of desktop PCs and mobile smartphones, to mirror what Apple has already done with its Apple's OSX and iOS operating systems.
If you can't be bothered with the full download, taking a peek at a Windows Phone like the Nokia Lumia 800 recently reviewed by AccountingWEB's Henry Osadzinski will give you an idea what to expect from the Windows 8 "Metro" user interface.
The Metro interface is based around a modular set of tiles: graphical blocks that can be customised and manipulated by the user. For those of a truly techy disposition, Microsoft is adapting Windows to run on the British-designed ARM processors that power many of the most successful smartphones - you can find out more from a recent Microsoft blog post about Windows on ARM (WOA).
Based on his experiences trying out both Windows Phones and the Windows 8 developer preview, Osadzinski told me, "While the Metro UI is a nice addition for tablet/mobile users, I hope that it'll be optional for desktops. It's definitely a good step forward as Microsoft moves into a unified platform that, if successful, would even overtake iOS/OSX for convenience and platform mobility."
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thanks for a timely heads up 1 thanks
spot on as I am trying to become familiar with Win 7 and Office 2010
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I wrote a blog post with my initial thoughts on how Win8 might take shape a few weeks back.
The next release of Windows 8 will be the so-called 'Consumer Preview' version - due on February 29th - This will have a lot of the rough edges taken off compared to the Developer Preview, and should be close to looking and behaving like the final released version of the software.
Since I wrote the blog post, Microsoft have been, if anything, more aggressive about the new look and feel. It even looks as if their next major smartphone release will also run on the same fundamental architecture as desktop Windows 8
The old 'desktop' metaphor for computer interface design will be around for a bit longer, but its end is on the horizon.
Thanks Charles - Sorry I missed it!
Your blog is really informative about the subject - and obviously the result of having spent longer with the actual operating system than I have.
The unified operating systems and communications scenario is beginning to catch on (there's an entire event devoted to it in London on 6-7 March. I'm hoping to go, but would welcome any feedback from any other members who attend.
These are definitely interesting times - keep an eye out for further smartphone and mobile communications coverage.


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You've heard the rules of genealogy. Cite your sources. Start with the known and move to the unknown. Run for office and have it done for you. What you may not have heard are the Laws of Genealogy.
The Laws of Genealogy guide our research. They explain why things behave the way they do. You would think that they'd be widely known, yet this isn't the case. My friend Stephanie (of the amazing Corn and Cotton blog) said that she was "Jabba the Researcher," because she had spread out her things so much at the Genealogy Center in the Allen County Public Library. I was surprised that she had never heard one of the Laws.
So here are some of the Laws of Genealogy, as I have come to know them:
The Law of Horizontal Space: Genealogists shall take up all available horizontal space. Those books, papers, laptops, scanners, notebooks, more paper, office supplies, peanut M&Ms, more paper, file folders, computer bags, and yet more paper will spread out as far as possible. Corollary to this law: There is not enough horizontal space in the world.
The Law of Last Call: Genealogists will make their biggest discovery after the library or archives announces it will be closing in 15 minutes. This Law is more stringently enforced the further the genealogist had to travel to get to said library or archives. Similar to this is the Law of Departure Time, which states that a genealogist will make his or her biggest discovery within 15 of the agreed-upon departure time from the library (ie, if the group is going to leave at 4:00, the biggest discovery will be made after 3:45). Do not attempt to trick the Law of Departure Time by stating a time earlier that what is really planned. The Laws of Genealogy know this and will punish you by not allowing you to find anything.
The Law of Copies: The likelihood of a library or archives using a copy card system is inversely proportional to the number of coins you brought with you. Bring lots of coins and you won't need them. Bring none, and all the copiers will be coin operated.
The Law of Vital Records: At least one member of the family tree will have been born or died 1-2 years before the start of civil vital records. This is to expose the researcher to alternate sources. (Yeah, that's it… )
The Law of Thumbs: When a record is microfilmed, the camera operator's thumb must obscure the researcher's ancestor's name. You just thought Princess Diana held the record for "most photographed person in the world." No, it's the man who ran the microfilm camera. You never see his face, but his thumb is known around the world.
There are other Laws, but these are ones that seem to be the most strictly enforced. What other Laws of Genealogy have you discovered?


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This paper from 1937 has observations of "Nova Lacertæ 1936":
http://cdsads.u-strasbg.fr/abs/1937JO.....20..120L [1]
I only find one nova in Lacerta for 1936: CP Lac. If I plot the light curve of this one, it looks like it was discovered June 1936.
But the observations from Lagrula start in february and end in september.
Where dit it (or he?) go wrong?
[1] http://cdsads.u-strasbg.fr/abs/1937JO.....20..120L
[2] http://www.aavso.org/forums/variable-stars/nova-project