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The Return
Sunday, June 06, 2010
I failed almost immediately and have found it hard to return. I binge. I purge. I have little power to stop it. So, again, I start.
Today has gone quite well so far. I am eating, and a normal amount at that. I turned down a donut, but I'm drinking diet coke. I have had some sugar, but I have yet to overdo it. I am so tired of purging and if I make it through this day, it will be a miracle.
I just want to be healthy.
Dinner hasn't happened yet, and night is when I binge the most. Two scary things and I haven't spent any time planning for them. I need to run to clear my head and because I need to start training again. Out of shape and I've signed up for two races, a 5k the end of next month and a 7 miler in the middle of september. I need to run, need to run, need to move. My muscles have suffered from my eating/not eating/binging/purging cycles, I know it. I have more fat on my body than the last time I weighed 130 lbs. I would like to get the weight back down, but I don't want to lose muscle in the process. Bah, this is hard work.
It is a distraction, it is an obsession, it is too much thought and too much energy. If I wasn't this way, I might have been something, done something. I am sick and I am tired.
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Interestingly the blog entry I read just before this one was from someone who used to battle bulimia. I haven't had to deal with such a disease, but perhaps a couple things to suggest... When you feel the need to binge, go for frozen grapes or other fruits - hopefully they won't make you feel guilty afterwards bringing on the need to purge, after all fruits are freebies! Another suggestion is taking a walk when you start to feel a binge coming on. Maybe getting you out of the house and moving (away from the fridge and cupboards, but not toward any fast food place!) will help relieve the desire by the time you return. Also, getting into counseling with someone who specializes in eating disorders could be a very good thing for you. Your counselor could help you figure out some ways to help you cope and fight back, helping you to find ways to get & stay healthy, physically and mentally. Stay strong - you CAN do it! YOU ARE IN CONTROL!
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Thanks so much for the encouragement, Trixel. Somewhere I have a list I created with my therapist of things to keep me busy. Both knitting and walking are on my list, too. :)
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The fact that you're here trying to work this through means that you want to do it, and YOU CAN DO IT! :) Every day that goes by is another day you're developing healthy habits.
When I was trying to quite smoking, I had to learn to distract myself when a craving hit. A friend of mine used to make balloon animals when he was trying to distract himself. I used to stuff a lollipop in my mouth (which I eventually learned to give up as well :P)
I understand feeling compelled to do something. What's worked for me is trying to break the compulsion by throwing a distraction in the mix. Lately I've been walking or knitting.
Hang in there. Just keep trying. It will get easier. *HUG*
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|The trial of an ex-soldier and his accomplice, who were accused of attempting to blow up a mosque in Stoke on Trent, has concluded with both being sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment.
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"An [sic.] soldier who tried to blow up a mosque has been jailed for ten years.
"Private Simon Beech was convicted of arson alongside Garreth Foster who was also given a 10-year sentence.
"Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court heard that the pair set fire to the mosque, in Regent Road in the Hanley area of the city, in a revenge attack after Muslim extremists burned poppies on Armistice Day.
"Beech, who was serving in the 2nd Battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment at the time of the attack, and 29-year-old Foster, of Stoke-on-Trent, both denied running a pipe into the building from a nearby gas meter in a bid to spark an explosion on December 3 last year.
"The blaze caused £50,000 damage.
"The Brigade managed to put out the fire and a policeman who discovered the pipe followed it to the property 163 yards next door.
"During the four-day trial, Beech, 23, told the court he had been a member of the English Defence League and the British National Party but insisted he was not a racist and said he did not believe his views to be extreme."
The jury heard that, "before the fire Beech had written on a Facebook page: 'The time has come. They burn our poppies, we burn their place. Burn the lot of them out."
"Prosecutor Paul Spratt told the court:… 'One observation he plainly agreed with was 'Nuke All Mosques'."
The judge stated that, "'This was a profoundly disturbing case. A considerable amount of planning and forethought went into this arson.'"
The judge rejected the argument that the fire was lit to avenge Muslim extremists saying it was designed "to get at Muslims in general".
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A GROUP OF HACKERS claims it has seized control of eight Sony servers because of the firm's lax security.
The group called Null Crew made the claim on Twitter and via a Pastebin release.
SONY Hacked: pastebin.com/GiXgB6aT— OfficialNull (@OfficialNull) September 3, 2012
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The release shows a list of usernames and passwords that apparently relate to Sonymobile.com, and a message to Sony that accuses the firm of not having strong enough security credentials. This, of course, is not the first time that Sony has been hacked.
"Sony, we are dearly dissapointed in your security. This is just one of eight sony servers that we hve control of. Maybe, just maybe considering IP addresses are avaliable," says a message posted to Pastebin.
"Maybe, just maybe it's the fact that not even your customers can trust you. Or maybe, just maybe the fact that you can not do anything correct technologically."
The most infamous attack on Sony saw 77 million users' details exposed and lead to the firm shutting down a range of its networks. We have contacted Sony Mobile about this more recent attack and await its response.
Null Crew claims to have access to a range of other websites too, and on Twitter said that it had attacked Cambodian government websites in retaliation over the arrrest of one of The Pirate Bay's cofounders. µ
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I am a artist, with many years of working for architects, engineers, city planners. My work in graphics and free lance art led to historic preservation for my home town,Macon, Georgia, leading to the pleasure of .a very interesting life meeting all the beautiful People who loved history and art..My volunteer work for a Cherry Blossom Poster for Macon, Georgia's Cherry Blossom Festival,1986, gained a credit from the Queen Mother of England..I'm a proud member of the National League of American Pen Women, with my name on a stone in Pen Women's Gardens, Stone Mountain, Georgia. It is thrilling to finally share my books, that tell stories of some who have passed through the years of my life, and giving some form of immortallity to it all... We are touched by the soul of each person who passes through our life, ..The portals of our own soul are many, I believe, one for each person we share a portal ,,,,Memories flood back, and the heart fills with the very warmth of the moments shared.
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Janell writes: "To the Superheros at Outblush: Hidey! Of course I'm an avid reader, and of course I know you are going to come up with the perfect solution to my quandary and prevent any fashion faux pas I would probably otherwise commit. My husband and I are taking a trip for our birthday (why yes, we do have the same birthday) down to Biloxi, Mississippi to see Bill Cosby at a casino. It's a couple months away, but I'm already as giddy as a young schoolgirl. I don't, however, see anything in my closet to wear. What does one don for a night at a casino and a comedy show? A dress? I have no idea! I do know it should be fabulous and include accessories - which I do not have. I need it all! I'm 5'3, wear a size 10 dress, and am pretty blessed in the bosom area. Here's the kicker - can you keep the entire ensemble around $150? A teacher's gotta be thrifty you know... Much admiration and love, Janell"
Yo Janell! I'm Found of You and I'm thrifty to the max. Here are outfits that each come in under $150, as per your request, and are fabulous, also per your request. If I were you, though, I'd wear a Cosby sweater. I'd wear five Cosby sweaters. Any excuse to wear a Cosby sweater is to be taken advantage of. Here is one for your consideration, although I'd pillage the thrift stores for one and have whatever nasty thing I found professionally cleaned. And P.S., if you hate these outfits, I'll come up with more. Ask!
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good job! these are cute options!
I'll try to find a mean Cosby sweater, but in the event that I can't, I'm definitely going with outfit #2.
Great selections, Found of You. Did I ever tell you you're my heeeeero? ;)
Yay Janell! I'm so glad you're happy. Have fun with Bill!
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Let's assume, for a moment, that you have dined at an exclusive restaurant. The food, as all the reviews stated, was nothing less than heavenly. Of course, as many had forewarned, it was wise not to over indulge, as the desserts are considered, by many, to be far superior to the main entrees.
So, heeding the word to the wise, you do enjoy the dinner but manage to "leave a little extra space" for the dessert. The waiter asks if you would like to see the Viennese table. As he wheels over the cart, your mouth salivates in anticipation of the delectable morsels that surely await you.
The cart comes closer and, with a flourish of his hand, the waiter lifts the silver cover to reveal… a platter of boiled potatoes.
Absurd scenario, correct? For dessert, you desire truffles, cakes, pies, tortes; in short, you crave something sweet.
Is there a particular reason for these cravings? Most studies have concluded that our desire for sweets is due to conditioning. We have trained ourselves, or have been trained, to ingest sweets after meals. And, the repetition of this ritual has conditioned our bodies to need that sugar fix.
A simple proof would be the boiled potatoes scenario. If you were served potatoes as a side dish, that would be highly acceptable. But, if these same spuds were dished up as dessert, you would most likely become angry and, in the absence of any sweet dessert, you would become irritable and edgy. Without realizing, you need that sugar.
Our mind is a powerful master. Unfortunately, it does not always have our best interests at heart. With no way to burn more sugar than the body naturally needs, the body stores it as fat. Fat leads to obesity, and obesity, amongst other perils, often leads to diabetes.
America – land of the free and the home of the diabetics. Approximately 26 million adults and children in the U.S. suffer from diabetes. This figure represents more than 8% of the total population. Based on current lifestyles and samples of blood tests, another 79 million people are in the pre-diabetic stage. In other words, if they continue their current lifestyle, including poor eating habits, they, too, will soon join the ranks of America's diabetics.
Diabetes is deadly. It slowly destroys the human body. In early stages, it is likely to cause permanent damage to the blood vessels in the feet, causing a loss of feeling, as well as an inability for the blood vessels to function. Should an infection occur (due to lack of topical treatment to a wound that goes unnoticed because of a lack of feeling), the blood vessels will be unable to transport antibiotics to treat the infection.
Diabetics must take special precautions to protect their feet and prevent infections. Diabetic Socks by Jobst and Juzo are an excellent mode of prevention. These special socks are made from special material that keeps the feet dry and prevents pooling of perspiration that could attract bacteria. The seamless design also prevents perspiration build-up, as well as possible chafing. The tops are non-constricting to allow maximum blood flow to the feet. And the extra thick fabric provides additional comfort, as well as preventing blisters.
Watch your diet, reduce your sugar intake, and exercise regularly. If you are at risk of developing diabetes, see your doctor regularly. And, take car of your feet with compression stockings.


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TC TO JOHANN H. KÜNZEL ; 12 August 1841; DOI: 10.1215/lt-18410812-TC-JHK-01; CL 13: 211-212
Newby, Annan, N.B. / 12 Augt, 1841—
Dear Sir,
Your Letter with the Portrait of Merck has found me here.1 I have often heard of the sardonic Merck, have read some of his Letters; but never saw any likeness of his face before. I return you thanks for this view of him.
It is not very clear to me what benefit my good wishes for your new international literary journal, the Britannia, can bring you:2 but, at any rate, without volition of mine, you have them. Such Enterprises may be conducted with all degrees of merit, with all degrees of faithfulness, openmindedness and insight; but with almost any degree, their tendency is sure to be useful. It will give me real pleasure to hear that you succeed. He that honestly interprets between his own country and another, that makes his own country understand another, is doing, in all manner of senses, a good service. It is with Nations as with men: if they knew each other, if each clearly saw what the other meant, there could be no hostility among them, they would find that at bottom they were all cooperating.3
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Andrew Ranger celebrates his first K&N West win (Photo: Getty Images)
Despite a field where nearly half the drivers hailed from Southern California, Andrew Ranger won the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West race at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma on fuel strategy and benefiting from others' misfortune. He took the lead from David Gilliland (Riverside) on lap 49 and led the last 15 laps to win the first West Series race of his career. Gilliland's day ended with transmission issues that relegated him to a 28th place finish despite leading the most laps.
"I saved fuel a little bit, not much. Right there in the last corner, the last lap, I saw the car moving really weird. I saw something wrong with the engine. I thought probably it's the end of fuel. Really lucky, at the same time, I think our strategy was really good. I'm really happy," said Ranger
Jason Bowles (Ontario), the reigning West Series champion winner of the two previous West Series races at Sonoma, started on the pole and led the first 16 laps of the race. He was running second when his car ran out of fuel 100 feet from the finish line. Bowles finished in 22nd place.
Paulie Harraka was second, his best finish since winning the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West season opener at All American Speedway in Roseville in March. He moved into third place in the West Series standings with his runner-up finish at Sonoma.
Rookie, Brandon Davis (Huntington Beach) made his second start in the West Series. Davis had his best finish so far by bringing his No. 10 car across the line in third.
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Although Rosa already followed a low-fat diet, nutritionist Mary Beth Augustine switched her to a more stringent eating plan called DASH (Dietary Ap-proaches to Stop Hypertension), which was developed by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute spec-ifically for patients with issues such as Rosa's. (For tips and sample menus, go to nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/hbp/dash
/index.htm.) High in plant-based foods (eight to 10 servings a day) and low in red meat, the diet is rich in nutrients that are associated with controlling blood pres-sure, especially potassium, calcium, magnesium and fiber. Processed and prepared foods, which tend to be high in sodium, are on the "do not eat" list. Re-search shows that within just two weeks, the DASH diet can lower blood pressure in hy-pertensive people by 11.4 points in the top (or systolic) number and 5.5 in the bottom (or diastolic) number.
But the DASH diet isn't easy, and when Rosa first started it she said, "I'm taking it meal by meal." The biggest challenge was cutting down on sodium. Because Rosa couldn't stand the thought of cooking pasta without salt, she simply stopped eating it. The only starches she allowed herself were sweet potatoes and brown rice. When she got the munchies at night, she nibbled on some dark chocolate or a handful of pistachio nuts. "My mind-set has become very different," Rosa said. "Before I reach for food, I think about my health."
During the program, Rosa's company nurse checked her blood pressure several
times a week and reported no sig-nifi-cant change. Yet Rosa felt much healthier. Jeff Young, the team's exer-cise physiologist, had suspected she might be overexercising, and he cajoled her into taking a 10-day break. Rosa couldn't even remember a time when she didn't exercise every day, but agreed to give it a shot. By the time she started up again, she felt rested and stronger. Young also suggested Rosa log more sleep time, since shortfalls in slum-ber have been shown to increase blood pressure. She began turning in an hour or so earlier than usual and letting her-self sleep an hour later some mornings. Result? "I'm not so pooped all the time," she said, "which makes it a little easier to get more accomplished."
One night, about a week before the end of the Crash Program, Rosa settled in at home after a really stressful day. "I sat and read the papers, ate some din-ner." At one point, she noticed a new sensation. "I caught myself thinking, I'm really relaxed. Jeez, something is working."
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UCLA's NSCAA Team Academic Award is the second in a row for the Bruin program. The team earned its first award in school history for the 2011-12 campaign. The 2012-13 Bruins posted a 3.04 team GPA to receive the distinction.
The Bruin players earning honorable mention Pac-12 All-Academic honors were three-time honoree Jenna Richmond, two-time honorees Ally Courtnall, Abby Dahlkemper, Sarah Killion, Sam Mewis, Megan Oyster, Katelyn Rowland and Chelsea Stewart, and first-time member Rosie White.
Earlier this month, Dahlkemper, Killion and Stewart earned Capital One Academic All-District second-team acclaim.
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When does it make sense to pay
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In your column, "Is
it wise to buy a car with cash?" you say that a person should
pay cash for a car if he has the money to do so. Would the same
apply to buying a house? Or paying down an existing mortgage on
a home somebody already owns?
Wouldn't it make more sense to take out a mortgage
and invest the cash? Especially since you can get a tax deduction
for the interest and real estate taxes.
Obviously, you would hope that the investment
return would be greater than the interest you're paying on the loan.
If you have a "cash mentality,"
and a heap of money, you'll like the idea of one day owning your
home free and clear. You don't get to deduct mortgage interest,
but you don't have to pay it either. And the money you're saving
on house payments can be used to fatten your investment portfolio.
But before you think about paying off your mortgage,
make sure you have all of your financial ducks in place. It's a
lot easier to give money to your lender when you're flush than it
is to get it back when you're needy. Here's the position you want
to be in:
The Diva thinks everyone should strive to have
his home paid off by the time he retires, so if you're lucky enough
to have all of your financial ducks in place, go for it. You'll
find that a life without a monthly house payment is sweet, indeed.
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The bars have opened and the big sharks were released into the pool. That's the only purpose of the bars. The cave is not intended for you to swim into.
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On balance it's difficult not to recommend Nick Harkaway's debut novel, The Gone-Away World, as its one significant flaw is outweighed by its many virtues. Here is a novel bursting with originality and deserving of praise for its ambitious scope. Harkaway writes with an obvious delight in the English language and the courage and mastery to bend the written word to his will. Unafraid to take risks, the risks pay off more often than not.
For a start, the novel refuses the security of classification. Or at least it can be categorised only in so far as it refuses to be limited by definitions of genre. How else do you classify a novel that successfully combines science fiction, fantasy, horror and the political thriller alongside conspiracy theories and war, a troupe of mysterious mimes, sinister ninjas and esoteric martial arts?
Sometimes witty and sardonic, even downright hilarious, sometimes mellow and philosophical, the tone rises and falls on a narrative wave beneath which is a swell of anger against the absurdity of war. The scale of the narrative is epic and commences in a post-apocalyptic landscape that is alien and horrific, somewhat insane and strangely familiar. The unnamed narrator introduces us to his closest friend Gonzo Lubitsch and the other members of the Haulage & HazMat Emergency Civil Freebooting Company. Formerly elite soldiers and now for hire as trouble-shooters extraordinaire, the Company is hired to undertake a dangerous mission to keep what's left of the world safe from the effects of the Go-Away War, an absurd conflict with an all too familiar rationale and horrific, if logical, outcome: the devastation of the planet. The Go-Away bomb, a top secret weapon that everyone seems to have had in their arsenal, was unleashed to devastating effect, erasing reality itself from much of the planet, and replacing it with an environment that responds to the human imagination, bringing forth a nightmare of the darkest fears of mankind.
What remains is the Liveable Zone, a narrow strip of reality maintained by the Jorgmund pipe that snakes around the planet pumping FOX into the air to counteract the unreal Stuff of nightmare. The pipe has been sabotaged and is on fire and Gonzo and his team are called in to save the day. As they head off to avert disaster, the narrative slips back to the narrator's childhood and we trace the history of an insane conflict that destroys the world as we know it, and are drawn along unwittingly to a plot twist about the narrator that is wholly satisfying.
If Harkaway's novel has a fault, it is its pacing which hurtles along at a furious rate through action-packed scenes, long and witty passages of dialogue or sardonic observations, building a head of steam, piling detail on detail, paragraph after paragraph, page after page until … it collapses under the sheer weight of detail and grinds to a laborious crawl. The author's virtuous love of language does occasionally become a fault, wallowing in detail to the point of distraction. I confess that it took me some while to attune myself to Harkaway's style, and only as I was on the verge of giving up did I find the magical rhythm of it.
From then on, I couldn't put The Gone-Away World down. Sometimes it really does pay to persevere.
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A type of flour made from coffee cherries has been developed which has apparent health benefits as well as a caffeine kick.
12:08, UK, Monday 07 April 2014
Flour made from the dried pulp of coffee cherries – the fleshy covering of the bean itself – could be on supermarket shelves within a year.
The product can be baked into bread and cakes and provides a caffeine hit to those who eat it.
Two slices of toast made with bread containing one quarter coffee flour would provide the caffeine equivalent of half a cup of tea.
A decaffeinated version is in the pipeline.
But the flour's protein and fibre content are being pushed as its main selling point.
It has five-times more fibre than wheat and three-times more protein per gram than fresh kale.
It is gluten free, but currently needs to be mixed with other flours to cook with.
Washington DC chef Jason Wilson said he used 100% coffee flour for a cake, but it was "too intense".
He added that pasta made from the flour was "terribly brittle and dry".
But he said that by using coffee flour as a substitute for a quarter of a recipe's flour component, better results can occur.
The flour is made by grinding down the dried pulp of the coffee cherry, which surrounds the bean.
CF Global Holdings, run by former Microsoft executive Dan Belliveau, is behind the product.
He says he hopes the product will be on supermarket shelves by next year.
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Four Field Colloquium Series: " In Tastes Lost and Found: Remembering the Real Flavor of Fat Pork" by Brad Weiss
How do we describe the materiality of taste? Taste, in both its prescriptive and descriptive versions, is often assessed as a primarily discursive form. But at a perceptual level, taste has its own specific qualities that are not just narratable, or referential but felt. And it is these felt qualities within lived experience that continue to merit our ever closer consideration. This paper focuses, in particular, on the taste of pork fat – and fatty pork - and my primary concern is the taste of pork fat's phenomenological qualities, as well as its political economic ones. These qualities can be discerned recent efforts to transform the way that pork is produced, and to promote alternative models of meat production


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Exactly why I haven't been posting to much lately. :P
There's nothing even slightly interesting being written- just the same meanings repeated in different tones and words over and over.
Really boring.
Then why do you post here?
It is a bit slow
It was slow when I posted this thread weeks ago. Right now I'd call it lethargic.
I don't get it.
I was just about to say I really hate it when people who have been absent for a while come back and then say "oh gee it's really slow, why haven't you guys been posting?" Why doesn't that asshat of a poster post some themselves before asking why OTHER people didn't post
nothing personal, i'm just tired of people saying it's been slow while doing the exact same thing I described above
i'd be posting more but lately i've had some wicked eye strain and staring at any tv or computer monitor for more than 30 minutes starts to get me sick.
I was even ever gone, if you're directing it to me, Walrus. I just don't post as much. :P
It was slow and I lost interest, so I left. It isn't slow because I left- I wouldn't think myself that important.
I generally go absent for months at a time; I think I went about a year on my last break. PD just isn't exactly on my priority list- when I have absolutly nothing to do, I'll post.
It's 6:15 in the morning, and I'm just waiting for my day to start.
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My overwhelming charms already got you on.
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Do you ever wish that you could perform feats of athleticism and courage just like David Belle without the fear of getting hurt? Now people can perform these feats by playing Free Running 2. This sequel to Free Running features new moves, game modes, and challenges. In this game, you can jump, grab, and climb walls. You can also perform somersaults and attain a higher score.
In the first level, you start your run by climbing up a wall, then jump through some platforms. As you are running, you can collect points, extra time, and bonuses. If you collect the three bonuses in every level, you will put on a dragon costume and get a higher score. The first level is a good introduction to the flow of the game; you see how to climb over the platforms and jump from rooftop to rooftop. In the first level, there is a camera icon; if you jump over this icon, you perform a signature move that will score you a significant amount of points. The second level is a little more complicated and requires some pretty intricate maneuvering to complete it.
In the second level, it is raining and there are a lot of jumps and climbs. As you are going through the level you have to constantly climb up walls and over exhaust covering. In this level, you can find a speed ramp; if you jump off the rooftop at the right time, your character will perform a cool move that will rack up some points. This level has a lot of cameras, but some of them are hard to reach; one of the cameras is between a gap, and if you don't make the gap, you will lose time. The levels are well designed; the gaps and exhaust covering are placed very well. It is really tricky to make all the gaps; you have to jump and climb at the right time to avoid falling and losing time.
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The rooftops look pretty real; they have the exhaust fans on the side of them. The metal textures on the exhaust covering look like real metal. The raindrops feel like real raindrops, as they drop on the runner and the rooftops. The building on the side are nicely done, with windows lined up perfectly on the side of them. You also see energy reflectors and bushes on one of the rooftops. On some of the walls you see a logo for other games on mini clip, and the mini clip logo is on the runner.
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What turned out to be one of the most surprising comedies last year is now available on Blu-Ray and you will not want to miss out on the wonderful content Last Vegas brings to the party.
The film stars acting legends Michael Douglas, Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Kline as they journey to Las Vegas for a bachelor party of elderly proportions.
Regardless if you've seen the film before or not, and you're wondering about the additional value this Blu-Ray will be bringing to you, we're happy to report that it's well worth the time and investment.
One of our favorite featurrettes that comes with the Blu-Ray Combo Pack is a segment called, Shooting in Sin City. This piece of content is really fascinating as it takes you behind the scenes of the sets the crew used to create Las Vegas. It's pretty impressive and really shows some of the incredible techniques it took to create the sets you see in the movie.
The look behind the supporting cast as well as the pool party featurette are both interesting, but admittedly, Shooting in Sin City is where the most interesting content lies.
Moving on, there is a solid commentary featuring director Jon Turteltaub and Last Vegas writer Dan Fogelman. As you listen to the commentary you are given some unique perspective and insight into the film, along with reasoning behind the choices they made for the film.
Next up, we have the It's Going to be Legendary feature where the main cast, mentioned above, discusses the film and provides their takes on the story and each character. Personally, these are always interesting to hear and there was quite a bit of tangible, meaningful content to consume.
The feature called Four Legends provides a lot of the same information as the aforementioned feature does, but it does go into some greater detail. It's a group of actors we don't normally get to see on screen and hearing what they have to say in this situation is a treat as well.
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Education initiative | Moroccan government funds effort to diversify workforce
As the Moroccan milling industry develops, so do the Moroccan women within it, says a group of them recently training at the Canadian International Grains Institute.
For example, Houda Bouddou was the only woman working at her durum mill 10 years ago, "but now there are 10 of us. Nowadays there is no difference between women and men in this field as long as you have the same skills."
The women training at CIGI in mid-March were milling quality control experts, researchers, scientists and professors.
They are part of a five-year federal government funded program designed to boost the durum milling abilities of the Moroccan milling industry so that it can further develop its ability to mill, process and export durum-based products.
Part of the rationale for the federal funding from the foreign affairs, trade and development department was to support the advancement of women within Morocco's milling industry.
The program is designed to take the Moroccans' skills to a higher level while in Winnipeg and then send them home to transfer those skills throughout their industry.
CIGI staff are also going to Morocco to teach at the country's milling institute.
The women described a domestic industry similar to Canada's, in which women have rapidly advanced within universities, research institutes and educational centres, while advancement within commercial mills has been slower.
However, the changes across Morocco have been rapid.
"I haven't had any feeling personally that there was any difference between my situation as a woman and the men with whom I worked," said professor Rabea Ziri of the University of Ibn Tofail.
Professor Hasnae Benkirane agreed.
"For the last number of years women have contributed in a major way to teaching of biology and related sciences in the grain industry," said Benkirane.
Commercial milling quality and food safety manager Malika Tazi-Mokha said women are also moving up the value-chain in the countryside, taking local food products and components out of their kitchens and into the marketplace.
"They're creating associations and co-operatives and starting to undertake small projects, and the state is also assisting women to advance and to be independent," said Tazi-Mokha.
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Size: LI am 5"-4", a 34-B and a size 10 in pants and the large fits great. The drawstring on the bottoms is really effective when doing flip turns and the top is not too tight, but doesn't slip while swimming either. The fabric is nice and thick and doesn't feel like it will thin out too easily with wear. The colors are very vibrant in person as well. I would definitely purchase again or recommend to a friend.
Long Beach
I'm a 5"8" athletically built 155lb woman. I wear a 36-A bra and have child-bearing hips :) I got a large in this suit and it is perfect! I wanted a snug (not tight) suit to swim laps in and play with my kids at the pool. Not disappointed!
Gainesville, VA
Great training suit at a fabulous price!
This is a flattering 2-piece suit for laps or training. The bottom is cut lower than Speedo 2-piece, but not quite as tiny as a Swim Club 2-piece, and the drawstring does its job on flip turns! Top has enough fabric to cover a 36-inch bust. Follow the size chart posted online - the sizing follows the chart exactly (don't try to "size" down to a smaller chest size). I'm 5'1", 125, and take a Medium in a Speedo 2 piece, but a Small fits fine with this suit. Like it so much I already ordered another one in another color....
Joanne L.
Montrose, CA
Sporty and good coverage.
My daughter loved this suit. If you are looking for a cute, sporty two-piece suit, then this is a great one.
Pittsburgh, PA
Love it!
I was a bit fearful to order a suit in "S-M-L-XL", but the price was right. Shipping also took a while to get here but It was worth the wait! Good quality materials and best of all, the bottoms actually have good coverage instead of looking like it was a string bikini made for a 16 year old. I can swim and move in it comfortably. My 24 year old was even bummed it fit me because she wanted it!
San Ramon, CA
Love this suit
I'm 5 feet 0", 34 inch bust, 113 lbs. and size small provides great coverage and support. I suspect it will stretch over time so I might order an Xsmall next time to see whether it fits a little tighter (I like my suits tight). I am not disappointed. I ordered one other Waterpro two piece and it is the same. I have found they provide more coverage than Speedo suits.
Avid Swimmer
Ottawa, Canada
My 12u daughter loves it for practice...
Daughter is a tall lean build and it fits her well, we went with xs and she I'd 5'6" and thin straight body type. Top and bottoms are good for team practice.
Glendora, CA
Good quality & great price
Comfortable & great coverage. Great to swim laps in.
Springfield, PA
Great suit
I bought this for my active teen to wear at the ocean. She loved the pattern, fit and the fact she wasn't galling out if it in the waves!
Loretta F.
Indianapolis, IN
Great for fun in the sun!
Omaha, NE
Nice bikini
Haven't used it yet because the lake is not warm enough yet... :) But I tried it on, and it fits great. And is very comfortable. Will work great while out on our kayaks. Glad to see these sport-tops are still around, it seems to be getting harder to find anything like this. Most are those froufrou-tops that won't keep the girls... cough or sneeze and they are hanging out... Won't happen with this top!! So I am very happy with it. And can't beat this price either!
Good Basic Suit
This is a good fit, comfortable suit. It does stretch after 3-6 mos. and is more loose/baggy after that. Unfortunate because it's a good cut.
Oakland, Ca.
waterpro rave 2 pc
excellent fabric, i love the colors and patterns of these suits.good fit and they stay where they need to be for swimming.
Cheryl M.
Nashville, TN
The top fits better than the bottom but that could just be me. Well made and durable. I wore it to a water aerobics class.
Savannah, GA
Love It!!
Fit is great. Quality material.The only thing I don't like is the tags-wish they were printed on instead of sewn in.
Headed down the river in style
I had to return the suit for a larger size and I was spot on with the size chart but I was not using the suit for lap swimming. I am going on a river raft trip and need comfort, I will be in it all day long. It is comfortably snug but not constricting. The bottoms in the larger size fit like the picture and do not leave indentations on my hips. I like the drawstring on the bottoms. The top has great coverage especially under the arm, keeps the girls in the front and not squished out the sides. I was a perfect S but am happy with the M. Suit color is beautiful!
Vail, AZ
Fit: Feels too small
Runs small
Nice suit, too small(ordered wrong size) so had to send it back.
Great looking suit! Perfect coverage
This will be great as a triathlon suit and for casual swimming.
Durango, CO
Almost perfect
Love the smooth seams and thin straps. If the top and bottom could be ordered in different sizes it would be perfect. Great suit in most regards though.
Sallie C.
New Albany, OH
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Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Antonella's Home In Bologna
19 comments:
- Trish - Sweetology101 said...
I was so excited to see a new post from you about this adventure. Your photos so lovely and that chandelier wowie! I love it! Keep safe best fun to you!
- June 21, 2011 at 4:17 PM
- Pondside said...
What a wonderful visit that must have been to such a fabulous house. When we were in Italy many years ago we were told that it is quite special to be invited into a home as most people entertain in restaurants - home is for family.
- June 21, 2011 at 4:32 PM
- La Table De Nana said...
I am really really enjoying your posts..You all look great..I love all the rooms you have shared with us..Love how she is so organized..and the storage too..A courtyard..how romantic!
I made your bolognese..but w/out the pancetta:( Will post soon..it was delicious regardless.
Thank you for these beautiful posts..
Great flowers you offered also..what a keeper the blue and white at the end..Trip of a lifetime:)
- June 21, 2011 at 4:39 PM
- The White Farmhouse said...
I am drooling over that house! Everything just looks so much prettier in Europe. I am going to try out your recipes once I am feeling better. Thanks for posting your lovely pics!
- June 21, 2011 at 4:51 PM
- Barbara F. said...
Great, great photos. I feel as if I was there. That apartment was decorated so beautifully. It is great all the good you do for others, too. xo,
- June 21, 2011 at 5:00 PM
- Castles Crowns and Cottages said...
OH MY GOODNESS...not only is this a feast for the stomach and taste buds, but for the eyes of anyone who loves architecture, décor and TURQUOISE! I cannot comment enough on how lovely this home is...you know me, I love FRENCH EVERYTHING, but really, we need to look a little further into ITALIAN LIFE! WONDERFUL POST, JACQULINE!!! Anita
- June 21, 2011 at 5:05 PM
- KHS said...
I have enjoyed every detail you have included in your wonderful travel posts. Tonya's home is stunning with an air of sophistication. I loved her fabulous storage for her dishes and cooking pans. WOW!!! I also think you are the sweetest thing to invite the missionaries from your church to enjoy the wonderful meal at Tonya's. I am so impressed with your devotion to your church. I am humbled to be a follower of your blog.
Katherine S.
- June 21, 2011 at 5:31 PM
- Joycee said...
We're all going to be fluent in French and Italian after this fabulous trip! Her home was just beautiful, such attention to detail carrying the obviously loved turquoise throughout. Those pans! Can you imagine cooking for 45 in that kitchen? Love these posts!
- June 21, 2011 at 6:01 PM
- La said...
I am enjoying your trip. I'll be the time flew by.
- June 21, 2011 at 6:13 PM
- Sarah said...
Jacqueline, thank you for sharing the photos of your trip. Antonella's home is gorgeous. I love all the bright colors, but it's the dish room that has me envious. Looks like an amazing trip. ~ Sarah
- June 21, 2011 at 7:43 PM
- Red Couch Recipes said...
Jacqueline -- loved her home and courtyard. I think I am trading in my red couch for a nice turquoise one. What do you think? Loved her lit dish room too -- want one of these too....How nice of you to share dinner with the missionaries and how interesting that the shops are closed on Sundays. So much fun to be had. Joni
- June 21, 2011 at 7:55 PM
- Mitchell Family said...
Thank you so much for this post, I can't tell you what a thrill it is to see my cute son. I am enjoying your descriptions and photos.
xo, Michelle
- June 21, 2011 at 10:26 PM
- Happier Than a Pig in Mud said...
What a beautiful home! The shopping looks like fun, well, maybe for everyone but the pig:@)
- June 22, 2011 at 4:18 AM
- Charlene said...
Thank you for the tour of this amazing home & kitchen. I know you had a wonderful time. We had fun just following along. Again, Thanks for sharing!
- June 22, 2011 at 5:44 AM
- Marlis said...
Grazie for sharing all this with us.. What a fab house and the ceilings and I love the vibrant colors. Your meals look scrumptious.. so i take it it's cacciatora not cacciatore.. learned something. Safe travels.. You look like you hare having a great time. It's so nice that you could provide for the missionaries.. many blessings, marlis
- June 22, 2011 at 8:45 AM
- firstname.lastname@example.com said...
Oh, her house/kitchen/china closet are all fabulous! Wow--those are certainly some HUGE cooking pans! And I think it's so awesome that you guys cooked for the missionaries there working in Italy--they work so hard/give up so much to serve like that!
- June 22, 2011 at 9:33 AM
- BrendaSue said...
Your posts allow me to escape my every day circumstances and enjoy something beautiful. Thank you!!
- June 22, 2011 at 11:07 AM
- Julie Harward said...
Thanks for sharing the beauty...love those blue couches too! Have fun at lake Powell. :D
- June 22, 2011 at 11:23 AM
- Bonnie said...
I wrote you a long comment last night and I hit a key and it disappeared. So frustrating so here I am again. What a delightful time you had. I love the beautiful home -turquoise is so striking. Love finding out about the Amarena Fabbri online. Wouldn't the jar make a darling lamp if you had a blue and white kitchen! The markets are so inviting and to learn to cook several dishes there! How neat! Interesting about the feminine and masculine chicken dish. Didn't know that. How nice to have church fellowship. Bet those guys enjoyed their lunch.
- June 23, 2011 at 6:16 PM


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Fulda High School to host Homecoming Week festivities
September 19, 2013
FULDA FREE PRESS/Darcy Uttech
2013 Homecoming Candidates include; back row, left to right: Dani Hermeling, Melissa Gehl, Olivia Baerenwald, Allison VandenBosch, and Myah Holinka. Front row, left to right: Joe Voss, Matt Kunerth, Jared Smith, Matthew Thier and Cole Dierks.
Week of September 23
The Fulda High school will host Homecoming festivities beginning Monday, September 23 with coronation scheduled for 10:30 am in the gymnasium. Monday is also Rivalry Dress-up Day for the students.
The Fulda Raider Volleyball team will host Mountain Lake Area on Tuesday evening. But first students will attend school dress for Hillbilly/ Western Day.
Wednesday is Fake an Injury Day and Thursday is Neon Day. Thursday evening the Raider netters host Southwestern United on the court at home.
Friday is Red and Black Day with a pepfest held sometime in the afternoon and the football game beginning at 7:00 pm against Hills-Beaver Creek. The Homecoming Dance will follow the football game in the high school gym.
This years candidates include:
Olivia Baerenwald is the daughter of Mike and Renee Baerenwald. She has three siblings; Ashtyn Silva, Ross Baerenwald, and Macy Baerenwald.
Olivia is involved in FCCLA, Speech, Band, Choir, and is the Senior Class Secretary.
Her favorite Homecoming event is the Friday night football game because she enjoys cheering the team on.
"As I have grown up attending the Fulda School District for 12 years, I feel as though it would be a great honor to represent the school because it has helped me grow into the person I am today," stated Olivia.
Melissa Gehl is the daughter of Mark and Peggy Gehl. She has two siblings; William, who is her younger brother and Tiffany, her older sister.
Melissa is involved in Cross Country, Basketball, Track, Knowledge Bowl, Band, Speech, Rifle Squad, BPA and is a member of the National Honor Society.
Melissa enjoys the games during Homecoming week especially playing dodgeball and tug-of-war with her Raider Time group. She also like to see everyone dress up each day.
"I would like to represent Fulda High School as Homecoming Queen so I can be a positive role model to the Fulda students," she says. "I'm happy to represent the Senior class as a candidate."
Dani Hermeling is the daughter of Tim and Laurie Hermeling. She has four sisters, Jess (20), Brittney (19), Kasey (14), and Chrissy (9).
Dani is involved in Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Rifle Squad and is a member of the National Honor Society.
She really enjoys the Friday night football game during Homecoming week.
"I would like to represent the Fulda High School as the Homecoming Queen because it would be a huge honor to be able to represent my school," stated Dani. "I have always looked up to the Homecoming Queen in past years, and it would be awesome to see younger girls look up to me as well. I want to be a positive role model for the entire student body."
Myah Holinka is the daughter of Brad and Karmel Holinka. She has two siblings; Mari and Mic.
Myah is involved in basketball, volleyball, track, band, choir, BPA and is a member of the National Honor Society.
Myah looks forward to the Friday night football game and the Homecoming dance.
"I would like to represent Fulda High School as Queen because I want to be role model to the Fulda students," said Myah. "I am proud to represent the Senior class as a candidate."
Allison VandenBosch is the daughter of Tony and Sara VandenBosch. She has a brother named Chris (19) and a sister named Logan (14).
Allison is involved in volleyball, track, Math League and is a member of the National Honor Society.
Her favorite Homecoming events are seeing everybody dressed up and the sporting events.
"I would like to represent Fulda High School as Homecoming queen because I want to be somebody in the school that the underclassmen look up to," she said. "And I would be honored if they were to vote for me to be Homecoming Queen."
Cole Dierks is the son of Brian and Cindy Dierks. He as one brother, Justin who is a freshman.
Cole is involved in FFA, Basketball and Golf.
He enjoys the dress up days during Homecoming week.
"It would be a real honor to represent my school as Homecoming King," says Cole. "I am involved with lots of school activities and love interacting with my peers. I feel like I would be a great person to represent the Fulda High School and the ladies love royalty!"
Matt Kunerth is the son of Mike and Dawn Kunerth. He has three siblings, Marissa (17), Matthias (13), and Massen (11).
Matt is involved in Band, Choir, BPA, Speech, FCCLA, Knowledge Bowl, Math League, Basketball, Track and is a member of the National Honor Society.
His favorite part of Homecoming is competing in the Raider Time games on Friday afternoon.
"I would like to represent Fulda High School as Homecoming King this year because since I was in grade school I have looked up to the King and Queen as great role models," he says. "And I would be honored to be that person that inspires others."
Jared Smith is the son of Chad and Shelly Smith. He has one brother, Justin.
Jared is involved in football and FFA.
During Homecoming week he likes the Tug-of-war, Pepfest, and the football game.
"I would be a good leader and a positive role model for the school," stated Jared.
Matthew Thier is the son of Todd and Amy Thier.
He is involved in football and track.
Matthew enjoys the Homecoming football game.
"I would like to represent Fulda High School as Homecoming King because it has always been a dream of mine since I was in the grade school," said Matthew. "I think I would make a good role model to underclassmen to be kind, have fun, and always do your best in everything you do."
Joey Voss is the son of Steve and Diann Voss. He has one older sister, Kaylah Nelson.
Joey enjoys football at the Fulda High School.
His favorite part of Homecoming week is dressing up for fun days and attending the Homecoming games.
"Since this is my last year for being in Fulda, I feel that being the King would be such an honor and it would be a privilege to be a future role model," he says.
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The delicious, buttery lobster is a wonderful accompaniment to the melted goodness of a grilled cheese sandwich. On Saturday, April 12, celebrate National Grilled Cheese Day at Da Lobsta with its Lobster Grilled Cheese Sandwich. In honor of the celebration, the Lobster Grilled Cheese Sandwich will be $9.95, which is a $3 savings.
Da Lobsta is Chicago's fast-casual restaurant that serves delicious New England lobster rolls and trendy twists on the classic. In addition to lobster, the menu includes crab, shrimp and soups. A menu items include Lobster and Crab Spinach dip, Lobster Grilled Cheese, New England Clam Chowda, Lobster Mac-N-Cheese, and delicious Chopped Salads. Creative lobster roll sandwiches, which can be made with lobster, blue crab or shrimp, include the Asian, the Mexican, the Greek, and the Indian.
"We were first to the market by offering an upscale lobster roll product at fast-casual prices, making it affordable for the masses," said J Wolf, founder and owner. "We knew Chicagoans love their lobster and there was pent-up demand for lobster served at an affordable price. We have solved the riddle as to how to do it really well at a reasonably low price point."
To celebrate National Grilled Cheese Day, the Da Lobsta Lobster Grilled Cheese Sandwich is a great choice. The sandwich is made with thick sliced Texas toast, Havarti cheese and Lobster meat with a side of Tarragon Mayo for dipping.
Both Da Lobsta locations will offer the special on April 12. Locations are Gold Coast location, 12 E. Cedar St. in the Gold Coast or their location at the Chicago French Market, 131 N. Clinton, Chicago. For more information on Da Lobsta, please visit its website at www.dalobstachicago.com.


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Cornelius developer drops plans for Pender Pointe
Pender Pointe makes five. Cornelius-based McLeod Corp. has called off plans for the Pender Pointe subdivision, according to the Cornelius planning department, in what appears to be the makings of a trend in a town that says it is struggling with being overdeveloped.


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It's safe to assume now that New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton has had a few weeks to digest the franchise's Super Bowl title and has returned to work, he has finally let the shiny Lombardi trophy out of his grasp.
The last the public saw of the Lombardi trophy, awarded to the Saints for their 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV, Payton was still clutching the coveted prize during the Orpheus parade.
The big question now is: Where does the Lombardi Trophy go next? Will it reside in a trophy case at the team's Metairie facility? Will it tour the state? Will it be on display somewhere for locals to view?
At the moment, even the Saints aren't sure.
Following a whirlwind of touring and a little vacation time for several members of the Saints' front office, the Saints brass hasn't had much time to contemplate the future of the trophy.
There won't be a shortage of ideas, however.
Already Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis, in an interview with Sports Illustrated writer Peter King, has suggested that the Saints might take the trophy on a state tour.
Payton also reportedly has said he'd consider doing something like the NHL does with the Stanley Cup, and allow his players to take it for a day.
But that decision will be left up to Saints owner Tom Benson, Loomis said.
Saints spokesman Greg Bensel said a decision could come soon.
If the Saints decide to take the trophy to all 64 parishes in Louisiana, they'll be following a pattern set by the Colts, who took the Lombardi trophy to nearly 100 towns in Indiana after their victory in Super Bowl XLI.
Colts senior executive vice president Pete Ward said their organization came up with the idea when the team reached the AFC championship game in 1995, before finally getting to implement the plan when the team won the Super Bowl in 2007.
"Like New Orleans, we are a small market and we need to be a regional team, " Ward said. "And if we are going to be a regional team then we have to have fans in all corners of the state. And our state has responded.
"It was a basketball state when we moved here; now it's a football state in every corner. And we felt that it was without question that we needed to take that trophy to all corners of our state and let the fans appreciate it, because it was as much their trophy as it was ours."
The Colts, however, are one of the few NFL franchises to take such measures.
The Pittsburgh Steelers, who won Super Bowl titles in 2006 and 2009, haven't displayed their trophies much publicly. All of their NFL-best six Lombardi trophies are displayed at the team's headquarters, according to a Steelers official.
After the New York Giants won Super Bowl XLII in 2008, the Giants didn't follow the lead of the Colts and travel with the trophy around the state, a Giants official said. But they did bring the trophy along to many of the organization's charity events. And the trophy, along with the franchise's other two championship trophies, is now stored in a glass case in the lobby of the Giants' front office.
Meanwhile, the Colts' Lombardi Trophy still hasn't found a home. Colts officials said rarely does a week go by that the trophy is in the same place. Since winning the award, the Colts have loaned out the Lombardi to many community organizers wishing to allow fans to get an up-close look at the prestigious award.
"We don't know of any other organization that has done it, " Ward said. "It's something that when we did it, it was almost like the second coming of the Beatles in every little town that it went to. It went to nearly 100 towns in Indiana and it was incredibly well-received.
"The feedback that we got back was so exciting I can just imagine in Louisiana you'd need the National Guard for security. I think that would be an awesome thing to do in Louisiana."
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Enterprise Plan
HOS/VIR/Mapping/Messaging/Driver Performance/Vehicle Performance/Alerts & Critical Events/Vehicle Maintenance
The Enterprise plan takes the EOBR and Basic plans and adds a robust collection of driver, vehicle, and event alerts and reporting. Designed for larger operations, the Enterprise plan provides increased fleet visibility, and detailed operational data and analysis.
With the Enterprise plan and the TND™ 760, you'll get robust reporting that gives you insight into the details of fleet activity. Beyond electronic logs, vehicle inspection reports, mapping and messaging, the Enterprise plan provides the data that can be used to drive efficiency and maximize safety.
Electronic Hours of Service
- Keeps HOS records and logs time electronically. The TND™ 760 detects when the vehicle is moving and when it is stopped, logging the time and automatically notating logs as the activity happens.
- Includes driving, on-duty (not driving), off-duty, and sleeper berth duty status options. Also supports personal conveyance rules. The device also will prompt the driver when at risk of running out of driving and other times.
- Drivers may make notations on log entries – just like with paper logs – as well as certify hours. On the device, drivers may view eight days of driving history and line graphs, as well as a list of itemized statuses recorded during the day.
- All Hours of Service information gathered is visible on the TND™ 760 device, as well as through the Rand McNally Connect web portal. Through the portal, you can download HOS reports and save them to PDF files that can be printed, emailed, or faxed.
- Log data is stored for the U.S. Department of Transportation's required six months.
- Saves time and money by eliminating paper logs books and the effort to manually record driving, on duty and other times.
- Helps you stay compliant with 49 CFR, part 395.15. Rand McNally will help you remain compliant via ongoing software updates when there is a change in regulation.
- Assists dispatch operations by providing visibility to available driving and on-duty hours.
Vehicle Inspection Reporting
- The TND™ 760 device includes a detailed list of the truck's systems and subsystems for logging minor and major mechanical defects (such as bumper issues, taillight out, turn signal not working, brakes in need of work).
- VIRs occur twice per day: At the start of the day, drivers review the prior VIR and conduct a new VIR; at the end of the day, drivers conduct an independent inspection.
- After an inspection, drivers log "Satisfactory" or note if something is wrong. If there are no issues, drivers may certify the report and be on their way. If there are issues, the TND™ 760 will alert the driver until the problem is resolved. Drivers also will be alerted if they haven't filled out the Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR).
- All of the information gathered is sent to the Rand McNally Connect web portal. Through the portal you can view PDF reports of the day's VIR, record repairs, and view information. Twelve months of reports are stored in the portal.
- Enables you to be paper free by recording the VIR electronically; no need for another logbook.
- Helps you stay compliant with 49 CFR, parts 396.11 and 396.13 regulations.
- Gives managers a heads up on maintenance issues so they can be fixed before they get too costly; improves safety by helping ensue reports are filled out and drivers are on top of vehicle maintenance.
- This feature enables you to view vehicles via a map screen on the Rand McNally Connect web portal. Mapping shows the current location of vehicles as well as a history of vehicle locations and events (such as idling).
- In current location mode (also called automatic vehicle location, or AVL), all vehicle updates are noted with a new position on the map. The feature shows GPS position, speed, direction of travel, and driving hours available for each vehicle.
- In history mode, the mapping feature records and shows the past events and locations of the vehicle, creating a breadcrumb trail of prior updates. The feature shows idling, speeding, and hard braking in different colors, making it simple to note repetitive behaviors at a glance.
- The mapping feature includes the ability to load custom Points of Interest (POIs) – such as warehouse or dock locations – onto the map, giving fleet managers a simple tool for conducting a proximity search to see which vehicle is closest to an available load.
- The feature also includes geofencing in which the user creates a virtual perimeter on the map that is triggered when a truck enters or departs the area. Once a vehicle comes in or out of that perimeter, an email alert is created. Rand McNally's geofence is "multi-point" so that it can be drawn more precisely. Plus, route geofences for a particular trip, can be set.
- Through the portal, geofence reports can be pulled to show proof of arrival and departure times. This proof is useful for billing and determining if detention pay is warranted.
- Maps may be viewed through a standard map view or satellite view.*
- Provides fleet security – know where trucks are at all times.
- Tracks out-of-route driving through route geofencing and provides proof of detention by drilling down on how long trucks remain on site.
- Assists in minimizing deadhead miles and improving delivery times with information that helps managers assign the optimal vehicle to a specific load.
- Enables managers to view driving behavior for coaching or congratulations, aided by color breadcrumb trails on the maps in history mode.
*For optimal performance, use of a Windows PC with Internet Explorer browser is recommended when accessing the Rand McNally Connect web portal.
- With this part of the service plan, the TND™ 760 will support two-way email messaging, with messages capable of being received and sent from the device. Emails accommodate up to 2,400 characters.
- Messages convert from text to speech while driving.
- Companies may customize an unlimited number of canned messages for the drivers to send from the cab.
- The TND™ 760 device accommodates up to five personal email addresses so drivers can stay in contact from the road. Each TND™ 760 device has its own email address.
- The Messaging feature also supports the ability to send PDF attachments from the Rand McNally Connect web portal to the TND™ 760 device. Note: You can specify Wi-Fi transition for emails; if cellular transmission, data usage applies.
- All email messages are saved in the Rand McNally Connect web portal for 30 days.
- Offers streamlined communication, eliminates phone calls, and keeps records of activity in one centralized location.
- Helps improve customer service and reduce administration with standard messages for driver availability, load acceptance along with confirmation of pickup and delivery.
- Provides a safe method for getting emails in the cab – text-to-speech allows drivers to listen to critical messages without stopping to pull over and read the messages.
- And the Enterprise plan also allows you to seamlessly integrate Rand McNally's messaging system with third party dispatch software packages.
Driver Performance Scorecard
- In the Stats section on the TND™ 760, drivers can view miles per gallon, percent idle time, hard brakes, over-revving the engine, speeding, and more. Statistics are calculated by day and month.
- The Stats application also allows drivers to view fault codes as they are generated.
- The Rand McNally Connect web portal displays more than 300 metrics, of which about 125 are keyed to the driver. Data may be viewed by day, week, month, and year. Metrics include: Idle time (four components, short term, middle idle, short stop, and long term), fuel consumption. MPG, engine time (hours that the engine has been on), speeding (how often, how long), cruise control usage, and "speed bands" that show how much fuel is being burned based on truck velocity (for example, between 65 and 75 MPH).
- Provides a way to view and evaluate exemplary as well as risky driving behavior.
- Offers a way to optimize fuel consumption by correlating specific actions with higher fuel burn (and thus other actions with lower fuel burn).
Vehicle Performance Scorecard
- Similar to the Driver Performance Scorecard, the Vehicle Performance Scorecard provides statistics and diagnostics according to a particular truck.
- The Rand McNally Connect web portal displays more than 300 metrics, of which more than 160 are keyed to the vehicle. The metrics can be displayed across various reports and may be viewed by day, week, month and year.
- Helps to evaluate which trucks are more efficient.
Alerts & Critical Event Reporting
- Alerts can be set for a variety of events that a truck may experience. When an event occurs, an alert is sent to a preferred email address and also saved in the Rand McNally Connect web portal.
- Events include: Speeding, hard braking, idling, geofencing entrance and exit, running out of HOS time, out of HOS time, as well as whenever a driver emails or faxes logs somewhere or when driving while not logged onto the system.
- When a "Critical Event" occurs – such as hard braking – the TND™ 760 will transmit second-by-second details to the Rand McNally Connect web portal. Those details consist of driver and vehicle performance measures 30 seconds prior to the event and 60 seconds after the event. The information includes speed, throttle level, brake status, and RPM.
- Reporting provides a way for managers to "recreate" what occurred on the road during a critical event to help determine what happened.
- Helps identify risky driving practices by tracking the occurrence rates of critical events.
Vehicle Maintenance Reporting
- With this feature, the TND™ 760 will detect fault codes generated by the vehicle.
- Drivers may access this information through the Stats feature on the TND™ 760 device.
- Reports on fault codes can be retrieved through the Rand McNally Connect web portal.
- Allows increased fleet awareness of vehicle conditions and enables more proactive, cost-effective maintenance.