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2012 Arizona Football - By the Numbers
0 Tackles for loss allowed by the Wildcats in a 52-17 victory over Washington - the first such occurrence since a 19-14 win at Georgia Tech on Sept. 1, 1994.
1 Ka'Deem Carey's individual national ranking for total rushing yards (1,757).
2 Ranked teams Arizona has beaten in 2012 (59-38 vs. No. 18 Oklahoma State and 39-36 vs. No. 10 USC).
3 Consecutive games in which Jonathan McKnight recorded an interception (Oklahoma State, South Carolina State and Oregon).
4 Number of different Wildcat defenders with multiple forced fumbles this season (Jake Fischer - 3, Marquis Flowers - 3, Jared Tevis - 3, Tra'Mayne Bondurant - 2).
5 Rushing touchdowns scored by Ka'Deem Carey against Colorado, which set a single-game school record and tied the Pac-12 Conference record.
6 Ranked teams the Wildcats played over the first nine games this season (2-4 record).
7 Rich Rodriguez's win total in his first year at Arizona - the most in a Wildcat head coach's first season since Jim Young led UA to an 8-3 mark in 1973.
8 Arizona played eight home games (6-2 record) for only the third time in school history and the first since 1988.
9 Receiving touchdowns for Austin Hill, which is tied for seventh-most in single-season history at the school.
10 Number of different Wildcat players with a receiving touchdown this season.
11 Field goal tries for John Bonano over final seven games (made 10-of-11).
12 Consecutive games in which Austin Hill has two or more pass receptions.
13 Number of interceptions thrown by UA quarterbacks on 491 attempts this season (only once every 37.8 passes).
14 Passes broken up by Shaquille Richardson, which is second-most among all Pac-12 players.
15 Number of different Wildcat players to score a touchdown in 2012.
16 Total Wildcats to make their first career start during the 2012 season.
17 Number of different Wildcats to record a pass breakup this year.
18 Sacks allowed by UA's offense in 2012 (1.5 per game, fourth-fewest in Pac-12).
19 Number of players on each side of the ball to start a game in 2012 (38 total players).
20 Rushing touchdowns for Ka'Deem Carey - one shy of matching Art Luppino's single-season school record set in 1954.
21 Total Wildcats to register a tackle for loss this season.
22 Season-high for first downs gained by rushing set against South Carolina State on Sept. 15, a game in which UA established a new school and tied the Pac-12 mark with 43 total first downs.
23 Turnovers forced by the Wildcat defense this season.
24 Consecutive games started by sophomore offensive linemen Fabbians Ebbele and Mickey Baucus at right and left tackle, respectively.
25 Career starts for nose guard Sione Tuihalamaka, including 10 this season.
26 Yards per reception for Austin Hill against USC when rounding up (10-259 yards, 25.9 ypc) - a new school record for players with a minimum of 10 catches in a game.
27 Passing touchdowns by UA quarterbacks this season.
28 Number of redzone drives this season that UA did not score a touchdown (44-for-72, 61%)
29 Career-high rushing attempts for Ka'Deem Carey set twice this season (at Stanford and vs. Washington).
30 Solo tackles for walk-on starting linebacker Sir Thomas Jackson (56 total tackles).
31 Longest pass of the year for B.J. Denker, a 31-yard touchdown toss to Sean Willet against South Carolina State.
32 Total plays (including returns) of 30-plus yards for the Wildcats this season.
33 Receptions for running back Ka'Deem Carey - third-most on the team.
34 Minimum number of points UA scored in nine of its 12 regular season games this season.
35 Pass attempts by Matt Scott in the second quarter alone at Stanford (23-35-0-195).
36 Fewer penalties committed by Arizona (79) than its opponents (115) this season.
37 Number of Dan Buckner's 59 receptions that resulted in a first down or touchdown (63%).
38 Total carries needed to rack up 438 rushing yards against Colorado - eighth-most in single-game school history.
39 Points scored in UA's win over No. 10 USC on Oct. 27, the school's first over the Trojans in Tucson since 1999.
40 More rushing first downs for Arizona (158) than its opponents (118).
41 More first downs gained by Arizona this season (350) than the previous school record (309 in 2011).
42 Total of Matt Scott's passing plays of 20-plus yards this season.
43 Number of combined times UA (9-for-20) and its opponents (10-for-23) went for fourth down conversions this year.
44 Arizona's percentage converting third downs (76-for-171).
45 Pass completions for Matt Scott at Stanford, which set new school and conference single-game records.
46 Length of John Bonano's longest field goal attempted and made this year (vs. Oklahoma State on Sept.8).
47 Ka'Deem Carey's longest reception this season (vs. Oregon State on Sept. 29).
48 Yards Jonathan McKnight returned an interception for a touchdown in upset of Oklahoma State on Sept. 8.
49 Points Arizona scored on seven consecutive offensive possessions against Colorado on Nov. 10.
50 More first downs gained by Arizona (350) than its opponents this season (300).
51 The Wildcats' total number of punts this season (4.25 per game).
52 Total number of Austin Hill's receptions that have resulted in a first down or touchdown (52-of-73, 71%).
53 Length of Matt Scott's touchdown pass to Austin Hill (vs. Washington on Oct. 20) - the longest scoring play through the air for Arizona this season.
54 Number of Ka'Deem Carey's rushes that have gone for 10-plus yards - most by a player in the nation.
55 Career receptions for senior receiver Terrence Miller, who played in just four games this season while battling various injuries. The UA is seeking an extra year of eligibility for Miller, who never utilized a redshirt season in his career.
56 Games started this season by sophomores on UA's defense, the largest percentage of any class (42 percent).
57 Season-high rush attempts resulted in 292 yards against Arizona State in regular season finale.
58 Total touchdowns scored by the Wildcats this season, a modern day school record.
59 Points scored in upset victory over No. 18 Oklahoma State on Sept. 8, the most points the Wildcats have ever scored against a team ranked in the Associated Press Top 25.
60 Austin Hill's longest reception of the year covered 60 yards, converting a third-and-22 from UA's own 16-yardline to set up the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter against USC on Oct. 27.
61 The number worn by backup guard Cayman Bundage, the only true freshman to play on offense for the Wildcats.
62 Tackles for loss registered by the Wildcat defense this year.
63 Length of Richard Morrison's punt return against Washington on Oct. 20, the longest of his career.
64 Receiving yards for FB/TE Taimi Tutogi, who doubled as a third-down pass-rush specialist on defense this season.
65 Season-low rushing yards gained by an opponent (South Carolina State on Sept. 15) against the Wildcats.
66 Number of carries for UA's backup running back, Daniel Jenkins (66-287, 2 TD).
67 Total offensive plays that have gained 20-plus yards for the Wildcats this season.
68 The percentage UA opponents scored touchdowns inside the red zone (38-for-56) this year.
69 Points scored by Wildcat opponents in the first quarter of games (outscored UA 69-56).
70 Kyle Dugandzic's longest punt of the season, recorded against Oregon State on Sept. 29.
71 Arizona's longest play of the season that did not result in a touchdown (Ka'Deem Carey rush vs. Colorado on Nov. 10).
72 Tackles recorded by former walk-on defensive back Jared Tevis this season, fourth-most on the team.
73 Arizona's longest scoring play of the season - a 73-yard rushing touchdown by Ka'Deem Carey in the season-opener against Toledo (Sept. 1).
74 Total tackles for sophomore "Spur" safety Tra'Mayne Bondurant, who had second-most tackles for loss (11.5).
75 Number of times opponents kicked off to the Wildcats this season.
76 Arizona's total third down conversions this season in 171 tries (44 percent).
77 Number of plays Stanford ran to collect 617 yards against the Wildcats on Oct. 6. Arizona gained the exact same yardage on a school and conference record 103 offensive plays (Stanford won 54-48 in overtime).
78 Total receptions among David Richards, Richard Morrison, Tyler Slavin and Garic Wharton.
79 Times Arizona was flagged for a penalty, the fifth-fewest in the Pac-12.
80 Percentage of Ka'Deem Carey's rushing yardage (1,413 of 1,757) that he gained in nine conference games (157.0 ypg).
81 Number of kickoffs for John Bonano, who tallied 37 touchbacks.
82 Opponent scoring percentage in the red zone (46-for-56) against the Wildcats.
83 Average number of plays Arizona's offense runs per game (999 in 12 games).
84 Total rushing attempts for UA in back-to-back wins over Colorado and Utah in November, combining for 758 rushing yards.
85 Number of first down runs for Ka'Deem Carey in 2012.
86 Pass completion percentage for B.J. Denker in first career start against Colorado (12-14-0-136, 2 TD).
87 Percentage of Arizona's points that are scored after the first quarter (56 of 447 points in first quarter this year).
88 Number of offensive plays UA ran in Rich Rodriguez's debut as head coach. The Wildcats totaled 624 yards against Toledo, one of three 600-plus yard performances of the season.
89 Points allowed by Arizona in the third quarter of games, a period in which the Wildcats own a 149-89 scoring advantage.
90 Tackles on the season for junior linebacker Marquis Flowers, who converted from safety during fall camp.
91 Arizona's longest scoring drive by yards (91) came against Oregon State on Sept. 29.
92 Rushing attempts by Ka'Deem Carey over the last four regular season games in which he gained 796 yards (199.0 per game) or an average of 8.65 yards per carry.
93 Average number of penalty yards per game for UA opponents this year.
94 Total rushing plays to gain 10 or more yards this season for the Wildcats.
95 Points scored by John Bonano this year, tied for 10th-most in single-season history.
96 Percentage of starts this season on defense from non-seniors (17 by freshmen, 56 by sophomores and 54 by juniors).
97 Total offense yards needed for Matt Scott to match Carson Palmer (3,820 yards in 2002) for the No. 8 spot in Pac-12 history for single-season total offense.
98 Place-kicker John Bonano's percentage on PAT tries this season (51-for-52). His miss in the final regular season game was the first of his career (75-for-76),
99 An average receiving game for Austin Hill, who ranks third in the Pac-12 and 12th nationally in receiving yards per game.
100 A potpourri of 100-yard nuggets: Ka'Deem Carey has topped 100 yards rushing a Pac-12-leading nine times this season, including in seven of the nine conference games played. Should he reach the century mark in UA's bowl game, he will tie Trung Canidate (10 in 1999) for the school record for most 100-yard rushing games in a season ... Carey's 146.4 rushing yards per game lead all FBS rushers ... As a team, UA has rushed for 100 yards in a game in 11 of 12 contests, one year removed from just five such performances in 2011. In fact, the Wildcats improved their per-game rushing average 135.9 yards from last year to this season ... Receiver Austin Hill has four 100-yard receiving games this season and five in his career. He is one tick shy of averaging 100 yards per game ... Against USC on Oct. 27, Matt Scott (15-100, TD) became the first Wildcat quarterback to rush for 100 yards since Ortege Jenkins (11-104) against UCLA in 2000.
Other notable numbers
1,117 Matt Scott's career rushing total, which ranks as the second-most in school history for a quarterback (Ronnie Veal, 1,419 yards from 1987-90).
1,189 Total receiving yards for Austin Hill on the season. The figure currently ranks as fourth-most single-season receiving yards in program history.
1,757 Total rushing yards for Ka'Deem Carey this year. The mark is a new single-season school record (surpassed Trung Canidate's 1,602 in 1999) and the most ever gained by a sophomore in the Pac-12 (surpassed Oregon's LaMichael James' 1,731 yards in 2010). The total also ranks as the 10th-most rushing yards gained in a single season by any player in the conference.
2,061 Total all-purpose yards gained by Ka'Deem Carey in 2012. The sophomore is just the third player in school history to collect 2,000 all-purpose yards in a season and he is 189 yards shy of breaking receiver/returner Dennis Northcutt's school-record 2,249 yards gained in 1999.
2,182 Career rushing total for Ka'Deem Carey. The tally already ranks as 11th-most in school history.
2,765 Arizona's season rushing total is the most it has ever gained in a season since joining the Pac-10/12 in 1978.
2,946 Combined rushing/receiving yards gained by Ka'Deem Carey and Austin Hill. The duo is 79 yards shy of breaking the 3,024 yards collected by the other most prolific rushing/receiving tandem in school history set in 1999 - Trung Canidate (1,602 rushing) and Dennis Northcutt (1,422 receiving).
3,238 Season passing yardage total for Matt Scott ranks as the third-most passing yards in UA single-season history.
3,497 Arizona season passing yardage total is the fourth-most in single-season school history.
4,539 Career passing yards for Matt Scott, which ranks No. 10 in program history.
5,656 Career total offense for Matt Scott. The figure ranks eighth all-time at Arizona.
6,262 Season total offense marks the first time in program history the Wildcats have posted a 6,000-yard season. The previous school record was 5,712 set in 2010.


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One has way too many bottles of nail lacquers and an English degree, and the other is a qualified journalist who's previously dabbled as a make-up artist (and has a qualification in it).
The blog has led one half of Just Nice Things to share a roof-top pool on national television with a former British politician and disgraced cabinet minister (that's Helen and it was Michael Portillo) as well as several backstage visits to London Fashion Week. All while juggling a full-time day job.
At present Helen has taken a backseat on the blogging front as Sheenie continues to run Just Nice Things. Sheenie is also behind two foodie blogs, Eat with Sheenie and Cook with Sheenie, which features the famous Butter Chicken recipe and writes for new digital food magazine and website Halal Gems.
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Brewster Bear Fun Factory
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A School Nurse's Nightmare
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What is wrong with these people?ReplyDelete
And why did the teacher leave nursing?
I work at a public library (while going to school for nursing) and part of my job is doing crafts with kids. I usually provide snacks for them, and last week I had an assortment of cookies.ReplyDelete
One kid who has come to my programs for over a year came in and devoured a cookie, and then held a granola bar asking if he could have it. I said of course he could and he said, 'Really?!' I asked why he thought he couldn't, and he said he's allergic to peanuts!
I immediately started panicking inside and quickly looked at the ingredients to the sugar cooking, knowing very well it probably contained trace amounts of peanuts because it was made in a grocery store bakery. (I'm also gluten free so I religiously am reading labels and notice a LOT of things have peanuts...)
I asked him if he had an epipen, and he asked what it was. WHAT?! So I asked if he can have a little bit of peanuts or if he gets really sick, and he said, 'Hmm. I don't know. I just really can't have peanuts, like that what my mom says,' as he's bouncing off the walls.
I asked him to come with me to the front desk so we could call his mom and I could figure out the situation, and she didn't even know! I asked her if he might need an epipen, and how bad his allergy was and she said she wasn't sure and that she would need to ask his doctor. And then asked if I could keep an eye on him because she wouldn't be able to pick him up for a couple hours.
I almost LOST it! How can she send her kid, who is EIGHT, out into the world without preparing him with the knowledge that might save his own life! So I hungout with him for a while to make sure he wasn't going to die on me, totally panicking inside the whole time.
Whew. Well thanks for letting me vent. I tried talking to people at work about it and nobody understood where I was coming from or why I was so scared for the boy!
It's these kinds of incidents that make me think licenses should be required for parenting.ReplyDelete
@ rnraquel: One, the lights are on but no one's home is a pretty accurate description of this family. Two, I'm not sure - if I can ever pin that teacher down for more than a couple minutes I will be asking what led her to go from pediatric nursing with the US Air Force to teaching kindergarten.ReplyDelete


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Professor Markus Nornes, Chair of the U-M Department of Screen Arts and Cultures, invites you to an interview with Yi Sicheng, the organizer of Yunfest, of one of the most influential independent film festivals in China, and two film directors whose work exemplify the current generation of Chinese independent film making today. The interview will be partially in Chinese with consecutive English translation.
The event is co-sponsored by the U-M Departments of Anthropology and Screen Arts and Cultures, as well as by the Fairbank Center at Harvard University.


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PORTLAND, Oregon — A three-on-three soccer tournament, live music, classic cars and dog costumes highlight KICK IT UP!, this year's North Killingsworth Street Fair held Saturday, August 2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Overlook Village Business Association (OVBA), the events will be held along N. Killingsworth, between N. Gay and N. Concord streets.
KICK IT UP! also celebrates the upcoming Major League Soccer All-Star game happening in Portland on August 6.
Four live bands, the ever-popular dog costume contest, a classic car show, a knit-along, food, vendors and special offers and discounts at participating Overlook Village businesses are all part of the celebration. More information about the festival and the three-on-three soccer tournament is at www.overlookvillagepdx.com.
Three-person teams of soccer players of all skill levels and ages need to sign up online for the tournament. But there are only a few days left to do so: The registration form, player waiver form (one for each player) and registration fees must be received by Monday, July 21.
· Under age 21 – $15 per person – includes one guaranteed game, plus a shot at the playoffs and prizes. Everyone gets a soda, a slice of pizza, and a t-shirt.
· Ages 21 and over – $20 per person – includes one guaranteed game, plus a shot at the playoffs and prizes. Everyone gets a slice of pizza, a beer and a t-shirt.
There will be free activities for kids 6 and under. Proceeds go to Harper's Playground (http://harpersplayground.org/) and OVBA.
Several restaurants and bars also will have MLS All-Star game viewing parties on August 6.
"Having the All-Star soccer game in Portland is a great opportunity to capture some of that excitement and call attention to our often overlooked neighborhood and our great group of businesses," explains Matt Lagasse, owner of Blend Coffee and co-president of the OVBA together with Chantelle Castle, Operations Manager of United Advantage NW Credit Union. "We hope to attract people from all over Portland, as well as out-of-towners visiting for the big MLS game and who are looking for something fun to do beforehand."
Primary sponsor funding of the event comes from Venture Portland, along with Blend Coffee, United Advantage NW Credit Union, Ger-Brock Automotive, and additional support from Advanced Finishing, Echo Printworks and Wacker Sanitary.
Coinciding with KICK IT UP!, OVBA businesses are offering discounts, including 10–15% off food, drink, knitting classes, fitness classes, dollars off pizza, massage, beauty treatments and even BOGO breakfast. Some offers run from Aug 1–8, and others are good for the entire month of August (e.g. 10% off multiple purchases on multiple days). Other discounts are one-time only. A coupon booklet is available at all participating businesses and coupon must be presented to receive the deal every time.
Deals & Discounts (valid with coupon, available starting Aug 1)
- Atomic Pizza (N. Killingsworth and Hollywood locations) – $2 off large pizza.
- Blend Coffee – 10% off espresso drinks and breakfast sandwiches – anytime through Aug 31, 2014.
- Blooming Moon Spa – $15 off one-hour massage, facial or body treatment – anytime through Aug 31, 2014.
- Edge Fitness – 15% off any Boot Camp Drop-In class.
- Greeley Ave. Bar & Grill – BOGO breakfast or free appetizer with beverage purchase.
- Into Eden Skincare – $10 off any treatment, by appointment only.
- Lucky Lab (N. Killingsworth location only) – Free slice with any beverage purchase – valid Aug 1–8, 2014
- Naked Sheep Knit Shop – 50% off any class with Cheri (valid through Dec 31, 2014); 15% off purchase of materials (valid through Aug 31, 2014)
- The Old Gold – $1 off any beer, house wine or whiskey. Valid Aug 1–8, 2014, not in conjunction with Happy Hour pricing, and not on Rainier.
- Overlook Chiropractic – Complimentary half-hour massage after chiropractic exam and treatment. Valid through Aug 31, 2014 for new patients only.
- Sole2Sole Reflexology & Massage – $20 for a half-hour foot reflexology (usually $35), $35 for one hour foot reflexology (usually $55), $30 for a half-hour Tuina massage (usually $40), $55 for one hour Tuina massage (usually $70). Valid anytime through Dec. 31, 2014.
- United Advantage NW Credit Union – $10 membership fee waived through Aug 31, 2014. Must live, work or worship in North Portland.
- Urban Pacific Real Estate – Complimentary home evaluation. Overlook residents receive discounted rate of 1.75% for listing through Dec. 31, 2014.
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The age-old game of Tweet stacking…
Okay, so Tweet stacking wasn't really passed down from the ancients. In fact, we have it on good authority that they didn't even have Twitter back then!
Tweet Bricks, however, is a fun game that turns Tweets into bricks that you must stack as they fall down the screen.
You can play with your own Tweets, with your friends or followers, or with all Tweets posted with a Hash tag. It's a fun way to waste your valuable time.
We #BlameDrewsCancer for This Addictive Tetris-Inspired Twitter Game
"it is quite fun to see tweets of your liking trickle down the screen… we can't think of a better way to mix Twitter, Tetris, and social good"


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The recent news out of Iraq is reminiscent of the dark days of 2004 before President Bush's surge largely pacified the country. Earlier this month, Israel's Debka File reported that ISIS, the Iraqi al Qaeda affiliate, had captured the cities of Fallujah and Ramadi from government forces. Fallujah was proclaimed the capitol of a new Islamic caliphate. On January 18, CNN reported another in a series of bomb attacks. The latest bombings killed 19 people and wounded at least 74.
Iraq's slide back into chaos has its roots in 2011 when the last U.S. soldiers left the country. The Obama Administration and the government of Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki had been engaged in months of negotiations in an attempt to reach a new status of forces agreement that would allow American soldiers to remain in Iraq to help support government forces. (The Bush Administration had signed a status of forces agreement that required U.S. combat troops to leave Iraq by Dec. 31, 2011.) When these talks failed, the stage was set for President Obama to fulfill his campaign promise to remove U.S. forces and end the war in Iraq.
Unfortunately, as pointed out by the Atlanta Conservative Examiner, it was much easier to remove U.S. troops than to end the war. President Obama's assumption was that American forces were the cause of the fighting in Iraq and that if American forces were removed, the war would end. That turned out not to be the case, partly because of Iran.
In the absence of Saddam Hussein, Iran has grown into a larger threat in the region. According to NBC News, relations between the two countries had been frosty for decades before the Iranian revolution in 1979. Iran, known as Persia until the 20th century, is comprised primarily of Shia Muslims. The Shia also make up a majority of Iraq's population even though Saddam and his ruling Baath party were Sunni. Saddam's control of Iraq was threatened by the Islamist revolution in Iran, leading Saddam to invade Iran in 1980. The war dragged on for eight years.
After the U.S. toppled Saddam, the Iranians revealed that they were developing nuclear weapons. As the U.S. and its European allies worked to diplomatically halt the Iranian weapons program, Iran began aiding Shia militants in Iraq. As far back as 2006, ABC News reported that Iran was directly supplying Iranian made weapons to Iraqi militants. The Washington Post reported that coalition forces captured Iranian agents, suspected to be members of the Quds (Jerusalem) Force of the Revolutionary Guard, in Iraq. The New York Times reported on evidence that Iraqi Shiite fighters were being trained in Iran as late as 2010.
While the Obama and Bush Administrations reached out diplomatically to Iran, the Iranians were actively engaged in a proxy war against the U.S. and the Iraqi government. A look at history shows that Iran has actually been engaged in a shadow war against the United States since 1979. It was less than three years ago that federal agents disrupted an Iranian plot to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to the U.S. by blowing up a restaurant in the District of Columbia. Given the history of Iran with both Iraq and the United States, it is not surprising that the radical Islamist regime would move to fill the power vacuum left in Iraq as the U.S. withdraws.
The logical move to protect the U.S. gains in Iraq would have been to negotiate an extension to the status of forces agreement that would allow U.S. forces to remain and assist the Iraqi government in a limited capacity. This agreement would have been in the interest of both the United States, which wants stability in the Middle East, and Iraq, which needs to prevent a resurgence of sectarian violence in order to maintain control of the country.
In October 2011, Foreign Policy magazine reported that even though the Iraqi government had acceded to allowing 8,000 to 20,000 American soldiers to remain in Iraq, the status of forces talks fell apart over the issue of immunity for U.S. troops. The Obama Administration insisted that the immunity be granted in the treaty, something that was not politically possible for al-Maliki government and something that Bush Administration had not demanded in the previous status of forces agreement.
A former senior congressional staffer told Foreign Policy that a treaty agreement was never required. "An obvious fix for troop immunity is to put them all on the diplomatic list; that's done by notification to the Iraqi foreign ministry," he said. "If State says that this requires a treaty or a specific agreement by the Iraqi parliament as opposed to a statement by the Iraqi foreign ministry, it has its head up it's a--."
In their 2012 debate, Paul Ryan charged that Vice President Joe Biden "was put in charge of those negotiations and he failed to get an agreement" according to the Washington Post. Biden denied the charge, but a month earlier the New York Times had reported that Mr. Biden had chaired a videoconference on Oct. 6, 2010 where he had advanced the idea of replacing Iraqi president Jalal Talibani, a Kurd, with Ayad Allawi of the nonsectarian Iraqiya party as a counterweight to Prime Minister al-Maliki. Talibani would be shifted to the post of foreign minister as a consolation prize, a plan that elicited a retort of "Thanks a lot, Joe," from Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Ultimately Talibani refused to step aside.
During the conference, Biden proclaimed, "Maliki wants us to stick around because he does not see a future in Iraq otherwise. I'll bet you my vice presidency Maliki will extend the SOFA (status of forces agreement)." Biden was ultimately proven wrong.


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Shin-Zantetsuken (真・斬鉄剣, Shin Zantetsuken?, lit. True Zantetsuken), also known as Shin-Zantetsu and True Edge, is a recurring ability in the series. It is generally an upgrade to the signature attack Zantetsuken, and generally has a much higher chance to inflict Instant Death to all enemies than Zantetsuken.
Final Fantasy VIEdit
Shin-Zantetsuken, originally called True Edge, is the summon ability of Raiden. It has a higher success rate of inflicting Death to all enemies compare to Odin, and costs 80 MP to use.
Final Fantasy X-2Edit
Shin-Zantetsu is an ability of the Bushido skillset that attempts to inflict Instant Death to all enemies instead of one enemy for the cost of 32 MP. It fails when an enemy is immune to the status ailment KO. It requires 100 AP to learn on the Samurai dressphere and requires Momentum to have been mastered. Learning the ability will unlock Zantetsu command on the Samurai. It can also be used via Lady Luck's Attack Reels by rolling three Red 7s.
Final Fantasy XIVEdit
Shin-Zantetsuken is Odin's final ability used during his encounter inside the Urth's Fount trial. Odin will begin to use Shin-Zantetsuken at around 15% HP or after 6 minutes have passed, and the party must defeat him before the ability finishes casting, or else it will inflict instant death to the entire party.
Final Fantasy Type-0Edit
Final Fantasy Legends: Toki no SuishōEdit
Final Fantasy Airborne BrigadeEdit
Final Fantasy ExplorersEdit
Final Fantasy Trading Card GameEdit
The Raiden card references Shin-Zantetsuken by Breaking two Forwards when played, acting as an upgrade to the effects of Odin's cards, which Break one Forward.
Non-Final Fantasy AppearancesEdit
Kingdom Hearts seriesEdit
In Re:coded, "Zantetsu Prime" is the final ability of the Ultima Weapon Keyblade, and grants Sora's normal attacks a random chance to destroy an enemy instantly.
Shin-Zantetsuken involves a pun. 'Shin' could mean 'true' or 'new' meaning that an alternate name for Shin-Zantetsuken could read as "New Iron Cutting Sword" as an indicator of its upgraded form.


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Mojito with Malibu recipe is a delicious Cuban cocktail recipe I always serve my friends with when we are on a cocktails' day. It is not so difficult to create it, below I will write the recipe for 4 persons serving.
First, we need 4 oz Malibu coconut rum, 4 oz club soda, mint (16 leaves), 4 sugar tablespoons and lime. All will be served in a highball glass. Crush the mint leaves inside each four glasses with a fork, no need to do this a lot while the flavor is released quite fast. Second, add the lime juice (you must also prepare some lime wedges, for garnishing) and the sugar and mix the ingredients. Now comes the freezing part! Add ice, but do not fill the glass; add 1 oz Malibu coconut rum in each glass and mix again.
Pour the club soda, stir well with a straw, garnish with the lime wedges I told you above and use some mint leaves as well. If you would like to make it in the traditional way, use spearmint instead of mint, I think it's not so hard to find in local herbs shops.
This would be a great cocktail to serve with your friends, exactly like Ernest Hemingway was thinking, while Mojito was his favorite drink and he is one of my favorite writers.
Of course different cultures made their own Mojito variation, for example Mexican Mojito uses tequila instead of rum, have not tried it yet but it definitely sounds interesting. Also, it would be great to replace the sugar with brown sugar syrup and make a Dirty Mojito, but for now we'll stick with the traditional Mojito with Malibu rum recipe. Maybe later….
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I was actually just looking up how to make a good mojito – I'll definitely give this recipe a try… Thanks!
We love a good Mojito at Oporto.
Oh! great i was really looking towards making a drink that would be different then those which i drink regularly and it would surely fell me great. I heard on a cooking show but for to right down what things are needed to make it, now it is there and i can enjoy it…. Do try it..
I make an Orange and Coconut Mojito which ALWAYS has friends begging for more:
1 tot Malibu
1 tot lime juice
1 tot mint syrup (1 cup water, 2 cups sugar, three big handfuls mint leaves. boil sugar and water until dissolved, remove from heat, add mint and let steep for 5 minutes. Remove mint leaves, let syrup cool then strain and decant. Voila!).
Sprig muddled mint leaves.
Fill glass a 340ml with crushed ice and
top up with FRESH orange juice.
Wow these recipe malabu mojito is fantastic i cant get enough of them.We have served them at two parties now and eveybody loves them.
I tried a Mojito for Brunch the other day.. Wow , they gotta be the best mixed drink- I love em. I think I'll choose a mojito over Margaritas every time. They were kinda pricey , maybe just the restaurant though


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Dapp, U; Anders, J; Golgert, S; von Renteln-Kruse, W; Minder, C E (2012). Ressourcen und Risiken im Alter. Die LUCAS-I Marker zur Klassifizierung älterer Menschen als FIT, pre-FRAIL und FRAIL. Validierung und erste Ergebnisse aus der Longitudinalen Urbanen Cohorten-Alters-Studie (LUCAS). Zeitschrift für Gerontologie und Geriatrie, 45(4):262-270.
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BACKGROUND: There is a need for a simple self-administered instrument to assess frailty in community-dwelling seniors.
METHODS: We present a new marker set to assess the functional state of seniors. Contrary to current literature, we focus not only on risks, but also include resources. The questions relate to facts (ways to do things), rather than on subjective information (e.g. exhaustion). It was developed in the context of the Longitudinal Urban Cohort Ageing Study (LUCAS) in Hamburg, Germany.
RESULTS: The classification based on these questions proposes operational definitions of the terms fit, pre-frail and frail and is predictive for need for nursing care as well as mortality. A wealth of results establishes the validity of the categorisation compared to other health questions. One of the classification questions concerns cycling. For areas where cycling is not suitable, we propose to replace this question with one about independently walking 500 m. However, the cycling question appears to indicate frailty earlier.
CONCLUSION: The self-administered questionnaire provides a simple, cost-effective way to screen seniors for early signs of declining function in order to start preventive action.
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text: Developing a Cutting-Edge Wellness Program at Lincoln Industries By Stephen Miller 7/12/2005 Permissions Reviewed for currency: 7/1/2013 Nebraska-based Lincoln Industries (formlery Lincoln Plating), a mid-sized manufacturer, has incorporated wellness into the fabric of its organization with substantive returnsits health insurance costs are 50 percent less than the U.S. average, and the company has reaped a 6-to-1 total return on its wellness investment. The firm's efforts have grown over the past 20 years to become one of the nations most recognized models for wellness, and can serve as a model on how to begin or revitalize a wellness program at your organization. Real Problem, Real Solutions "Last year, the average health care increase in the U.S. was 18 percent per organization," noted Dan Krick, PHR, vice president for human resources at Lincoln, a metal finishing and supply chain management company with 450 employees . He added that the average health care cost for tobacco uses is from $1,200 to $6,000 higher than for non-tobacco users, and that health care for obese workers costs 36 percent more than for normal-weight workers (while their medications cost 77 percent more). In fact, obesity costs U.S. companies an estimated $12.7 billion annually in lost and restricted workdays and physician visits. "The problems are real, representing significant costs, and that calls for real solutions," said Krick. "This is where, from an HR standpoint, we can really lead and provide a solution that's going to have a significant impact for your organization." Lincoln Industries' Wellness Program Lincoln Industries has worked closely with the Wellness Council of America in developing a series of wellness initiatives. "We didn't immediately jump in and enjoy 50 percent savings in health care," said Krick. "The program's development was evolutionary, not revolutionary, with little tweaks along the way at a rate that people could digest." "We began with a first aid cart and blood pressure checks in the 1970s," said Tonya Vyhlidal, the wellness manager for Lincoln Industries. "In the 1980s, we brought in awareness activities with posters and pop-up tents. Education became an integral part of the program, and we started to provide "lunch & learns" along with informational materials. In the 1990s, a cross-functional Wellness Committee was formed, with representatives from departments throughout the company. Currently, the committee has 10 members, two of whom currently are upper-level management." Program Milestones • Full-time wellness manager hired. • Testing/intervention becomes integral part of the program. • Tobacco free campus established. No smoke breaks. • Annual 14,000-ft. mountain climb challenge established. • Quarterly checks become mandatory for all. • All employees required to have wellness performance objectives. • Wellness becomes integrated into performance management process and incentive plan. Among the chief components of Lincoln Industires' wellness program are the following: • Initial and annual health assessments. Testing is free and "on the clock," and includes initial and annual blood profiles (cholesterol, triglycerides) along with mandatory, quarterly blood pressure screenings, flexibility tests and body fat/body weight analyses. Initial and quarterly consultations are held with the company nurse to discuss individual wellness goals and objectives for the year (if medical problems are suspected, the employee is immediately sent to a physician). Pocket wellness cards record the employee's goals (weight, body fat, etc.) as measured against quarterly checks; on the flip side are wellness tips. • No smoking. "If people choose to smoke, they are not going to do it on our campus, and theyre not going to do it on our time," Krick said. "We pay for breaks, so we dont allow smoking on breaks. During the lunch hour, if they choose to smoke, they can walk or drive off campus." Tobacco cessation is an ongoing program, Vyhlidal added. "We offer it all year long for employees and family members, because they're your support system. It's free to them and it's on the clock." Being smoke free also means getting insurance discounts. • Obesity. As with smoking, weight management is a central focus of the program. "We do Weight Watchers and other things, but I also hired a nutritionist and we've built the nutrition plan together," said Vyhlidal. Diet and weight management are checked during the quarterly consultations. • "Mark Your Miles." Everybody gets pedometers for free, and an expressed goal is 10,000 steps a day. "We have a conversion chartmowing the lawn, gardening, doing dishes, chasing your children; it all counts," said Vyhlidal. • Wellness Wednesdays. "People have the option of going out and walking or doing a list of activities we post each Wednesday," Vyhlidal noted. "They sign in and get credit for it. Some people call it 'recess.' " • Activity reimbursements. Gym membership are reimbursed, along with the cost of other recreational physical activities for employees and their immediate family members, such as swimming lessons. "If your kids are active, you're more likely to be active, too," said Krick. Other wellness components include a pre-shift stretch program, organized competitive cycling (the main event is billed as Lincoln Industries' "Spring Classic"'), educational seminars and one-on-one consultations as needed. Also, everyone receives the Mayo Clinic Health Letter. And there's more. Wellness outings and challenges include: • 4-, 8-, 12- and 14-mile walks. • An annual mountain climb. • 4-, 8-, 16- and 32-mile bike rides. • Yoga and group fitness activities. Key Elements of a Successful Program Components • Garner top-level support. • Build a mission and vision statement; integrate wellness into the company's strategic vision. • Build a wellness committee. • Build the program plan based on needs assessments; attach to company benefits. • Surround program with policies and procedures. Measurable Outcomes • Health care and associated costs. • Turnover. • Stability. • Absenteeism. • Claims data. • Risk factors and associated costs. Financial Incentives While better health perhaps ought to be enough of an incentive, from a practical viewpoint it takes a bit more. So the firm offers "wellbucks" that translate into lower health insurance premiums. "These are earned by people who come to specific programs, and each quarter they can be used to reduce health insurance premium," Vyhlidal said. An individual in the firm's hgh-deductible plan option, linked to an employer-provided health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), can receive 17 percent off the top, and a family can receive a 5 percent premium discount if all required activities are completed (do less, and you can still get a partial discount). Employees can rise up through various levels, from bronze, silver and gold to platinum (the healthiest), "and there are objectives and criteria they must meet for each of those," Vyhlidal added. Regarding the firm's HRA, more than 73 percent of employees were enrolled in this consumer-directed health option, with lower premiums but a higher deductible than traditional health plans. "Employees who know the status of their health can make better-informed decisions," said Vyhlidal. Wellness objectives are also tied to overall performance and pay (merit and incentives). "Just like any other performance competency, at your performance review you're being rated and evaluated on how you're doing relative to your wellness plan," said Krick. "The wellness objective you've established with your manager is tied directly into your merit increase and, for upper-level employees, your incentive plan." He added a personal reflection: "Last year I missed my wellness objectives. It cost me somewhere between $500 and $1,000. I'm not missing my wellness objectives this year." Advance-Level Efforts For those interested in an even more rigorous program, the company's Peak Performance Action Team (PPT) is an added push for self-development. Team members have individual development plans that include group training and individual coaching. "It's a great team building exercise," said Vyhlidal. "You end up with people you typically wouldn't be with during the day." After the PPT's first six months of scheduled wellness activities, a post-assessment of members was conducted. The results showed a 10 percent improvement across 18 wellness categories, including: • Systolic blood pressure: down 11.4 percent. • Diastolic blood pressure: down 5.7 percent. • Cholesterol: down 7.4 percent. • Triglycerides: down 26.3 percent. • Percent body fat: down 8.4 percent. Leadership Counts "You can't be successful without commitment from the top," Vyhlidal said. Wellness must become a company belief, "integrated into the fabric of the organization." At her company, the CEO and president set strong examples of personal commitment to the programwhich includes attending wellness outings. Measurable Return on Investment (ROI) In the program's first year, the company reaped more than $1 million in direct and indirect savings due to its wellness efforts: Savings in First Year Health care cost savings (direct): $900,0000 (Lincoln Industries averages a cost per person of $3,400 vs. U.S. average of $6,800) Related Savings: $200,000 • Workers compensation • Weight reduction • Turnover reduction • Absenteeism Total cost savings: $1.1 million ROI: Approx. 6:1 "About 25 percent of the average U.S. company's health care costs are lifestyle related. We're after that piece of the pie," summed up Krick. Concluded Vyhlidal, "It can be done." Stephen Miller, CEBS, is an online editor/manager for SHRM. Related SHRM Videos: The Benefits of Wellness Wellness programs benefit a company in financial and other ways, says Dan Krick, HR director at Lincoln Industries. Wellness for the Family Dan Krick, HR director at Lincoln Industries, offers two real-life examples of the importance of extending wellness initiatives to employees' families. Related SHRM Articles: Launching a 'Winning' Wellness Contest, SHRM Online Benefits, December 2012 Incentivizing Good Health: A Success Story, SHRM Online Benefits, October 2012 • Sign up for SHRM's free Compensation & Benefits e-newsletter Permissions Related Content 2015 Strategic Benefits―Wellness Initiatives 2014 Strategic Benefits―Wellness Initiatives Personal Financial Worries Plague Workers Worldwide Companies Encourage Employees to Reduce High Blood Pressure Companies Encourage Employees to Reduce High Blood Pressure ADVERTISING LINKS


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What Starbucks, Harry and You All Have in Common (Heb. 2:2-3)
By John A. Huffman Jr.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
"For if the message declared through angels was valid, and every transgression or disobedience received a just penalty, how can we escape if we neglect so great a salvation?" (Hebrews 2:2-3).Rick Richardson, professor and writer, tells about a pastor named Dan, who realized he was getting stale. So with the approval of his pastoral team, he took a part-time job at a Starbucks coffee shop.
To his surprise, "All 21 people he worked with believed in God. Not one was an atheist ... They were all very positive toward God and spirituality."
Richardson goes on to report:A second surprise was that all were interested in spiritual things, but not in Christians, Christianity, or the church. No one wanted to hear Dan's proofs for God or invitations to come to church or ideas about salvation. Almost everyone thought they knew what Christianity was about and had decided they didn't want it. They were post Christian. At some point along the way, each of them had experienced a breach in trust related to Christianity. Maybe a Christian friend had been hypocritical or pushy. Maybe when they were young they had attended church and found it boring and irrelevant. Maybe they had watched TV preachers and been turned off. Or maybe they had experienced a tragedy—death or sexual abuse or some other trauma—and felt that God had been distant and uncaring.Richardson said, "Dan wasn't starting at ground zero, but rather at minus-three or four. ... The biggest thing Dan learned is that people in this generation have a prior question of trust that must be addressed before we can have meaningful spiritual conversations with them."
Pastor Dan had discovered the outside understanding of how the church was viewed by some people.
That may be your perception today on Easter Sunday. You come Christmas Eve and Easter, tipping your hat to the notion of God. You believe in Him—you're not an atheist. You're very positive toward God in spirituality. But, somehow, a disconnect has happened. It may be a bad experience with Christians, Christianity or the church. Or perhaps you've just found it boring and irrelevant.
Forty-something years ago, I graduated from Princeton Theological Seminary. I took my first pastorate as an associate on the staff of the First Presbyterian Church of Tulsa, Oklahoma. My job included visiting the hospitals three days a week.
I'll never forget that afternoon as I signed into the psychiatric wing, a lock-and-key ward, to see a patient by the name of Harry. Harry was in for alcoholic detoxification. He was most gracious to me. I had prayer with him and, on subsequent visits, got to know him quite well. He told me that he had been a member of the First Presbyterian Church for some 40 years. He had come to Tulsa as a young man to start his insurance business. He figured that joining a prominent service club and a prominent, large church would be good for business. His business did prosper. The next thing he knew, he was elected a deacon because the deacons handled the money, and they knew he'd be good at that.
Finally, I got up the courage to ask Harry if he knew Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and Lord. In a non-hostile, somewhat avuncular way, Harry said to me, "To be honest with you John, I just go through the motions at First Presbyterian Church. It's good for Louise and the family. But where I find spiritual reality, although it doesn't look like it here in this detox ward, is at AA. For me, spiritual reality is trusting in my Higher Power to get through one day at a time."
I responded, "Harry, do you know what the name of your Higher Power is?"
He answered, "Yes, Higher Power!"
I said, "Harry, the real name of your Higher Power is Jesus Christ. Every one of those 12 Steps was taken straight out of the Bible. A friend of mine, the late Dr. Sam Shoemaker, an Episcopal rector, helped Bill W. put those steps in place. The term 'Higher Power' is simply to help people who do not believe in God or are of different faiths to get a handle on their addictions. But the true name of your Higher Power is Jesus Christ."
Well, Harry was finally released from the hospital. We had bonded in a close friendship. In fact, I've discovered some of my closest friends through the years are people honest enough to admit that they have addictions. They want authentic, honest communication. That's what attracts me to them. I would sometimes stop by Harry's house for root beer floats on Monday afternoons on my way home from my
hospital visits.
And a few weeks into our friendship, Harry, a man who had found the church to be irrelevant, came to personal faith in Jesus Christ, declaring Him to be his Higher Power. Harry, several years later, died of cancer. He put in his will that he wanted me to come back, with the permission of the senior pastor of that church, to do his funeral and, at that funeral, tell everyone how Harry Parrish came to know that the name of his Higher Power was Jesus Christ.
Our friend, Pastor Dan, stumbled into a kind of outside view of the church. My friend Harry Parrish initiated me into a kind of inside view of the church. In all these years of my ministry, I've tried to keep in healthy balance some kind of understanding and appreciation for people, including the unchurched and the Christmas/Easter crowd, who aren't hostile to what we're doing but just don't find it that relevant to their daily existence. And I also try to be sensitive to those who are members and perhaps come quite regularly because it's good for their families, and the friendships are helpful, but they've never yet given their lives personally to Jesus Christ.
The Starbucks employees and Harry had one thing in common. Neither found spiritual reality in the church. But both could have found that reality and found it in spades. I personally want to apologize wherein how we come across as followers of Jesus seems so irrelevant to the practical needs of people living in 2009.
Let me share from my heart the relevancy of the gospel, the good news of the crucified and risen Jesus Christ. Let's state this in the form of some basic facts about you and me. Check me out and let me know if you disagree with these basic facts.


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August 21 - 22, 2012
Melbourne, Australia
Crafting the World-class Oracle Applications User Experience
Presenters:Oracle panel includes Director Ultan O'Broin, Applications User Experience; Basheer Khan, founder and CEO of Innowave Technology, an Oracle ACE Director for both Fusion Middleware and Applications, and a Fusion UX Advocate
User expectations in the modern world are dynamic, collaborative, contextual, and immediate, influenced by consumer trends as well as work demands. We know this because we are hot off the trail after talking with real customers of many different roles on site, and observing them at work, worldwide. Learn about the fundamentals of the Oracle Fusion Applications User Experience, and how E-Business Suite and other apps influenced and benefited from that user experience, and how we drive end user productivity with a user experience that has been carefully crafted and scientifically tested on our users. You will also hear about the future design trends that Oracle is paying close attention to, from iPads to social networking to gamification, and how these trends will benefit your users down the road by giving them a cutting edge user experience they will recognize from their own world and be delighted by, enabling new levels of productivity for your enterprise, be your users working in the office or the road.
Date: Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Time: 11:40 – 12:25
Track: Middleware and Other Applications
Oracle InSync12 Demo Station: "User Experience for Fusion HCM and PeopleSoft Usability Highlights, Mobile Design Pattern Viewer, and Icon Surveys"
This demo station will showcase new Fusion HCM and PeopleSoft 9.1 Feature Pack 2 usability highlights. The User Experience Team will also show how Oracle uses Mobile Design Patterns to build cutting edge applications and also how customers can leverage the same design patterns to build their own custom applications for mobile devices. You may also participate in a icon survey, offering your feedbackdirectly to one of our Principal Visual Designers. We will explain how the Oracle User Experience Team uses a user-centered design method to better understand how customers work and how interaction and visual design implications are made.


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i've got a theory. I'd like to know what others think of it.
i think the body tells us what nutrients it needs and how much, if we only listen (still mind, meditation, etc.). I believe that if we eat what we're craving (when in a calm state) for as long as it's pleasurable, we can stay nutritionally healthy with minimal effort. I think the trick is to eat slowly and STAY ALERT while your eating, actually pay attention to the food and the act of eating... slipping into idle thought can easily override body awareness and lead to overeating, since we won't be able to notice when the cravings are sated.
i think the body tells us what nutrients it needs and how much, if we only listen (still mind, meditation, etc.). I believe that if we eat what we're craving (when in a calm state) for as long as it's pleasurable, we can stay nutritionally healthy with minimal effort. I think the trick is to eat slowly and STAY ALERT while your eating, actually pay attention to the food and the act of eating... slipping into idle thought can easily override body awareness and lead to overeating, since we won't be able to notice when the cravings are sated.
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Re: working with cravings.Sun, March 18, 2012 - 10:11 PMAll I can think in response.. is ... I am craving chocolate !
Re: working with cravings.Mon, March 19, 2012 - 2:49 AMMy philosophy is somewhat simplistic, though somewhat based on psychology and evolutionary anthropology.
Hunger and appetite are not the same things.
Hunger is "We eat to live".
Appetite is "We live to eat".
Hunger is a real physical need.
Appetite is a non-essential craving.
Hunger is a communal need to be met -- we need to feed the community in order for the community to exist.
Appetite is a self-indulgent and selfish desire -- to hell with everyone else, I'm going to get what I want.
I've been able to lose weight and be healthier by realizing this: meeting hunger is enough; appetite can never be met because there's never enough.
This is just my opinion and viewpoint; I respect others having their own opinion and viewpoint.
Re: working with cravings.Mon, March 19, 2012 - 8:38 AMI think there is some truth to this but I think the body sends the simple and quick image. For example I was craving a cheeseburger. But I made a salad with black beans instead. Thinking yeah I made the right choice. Still wanted the cheeseburger. Maybe if I had had a salad with steak I would have been able to avoid the burger I eventually went and ate.
Re: working with cravings.Tue, March 20, 2012 - 6:57 PM. .uh huh √ 12.03.20 4 pm hst •
My three major food groups are chocolate , ice cream , and bananas and a no card diet ( no pizza , pasta or beer )
Healthy Food for Lazy People .Kids can eat pretty much what they c r a v e whenever they want to . Adults have a different problem
White is bad , orange is good . Try a diet like that - carrotts , sweet potatos & skins ( niacin and iron ) and no refined items , no white rice , sugar or wheat product , yet chicken or white pork ( no fat or skin is okay ) Crunchy corn products are okay , too √ h t h Ω www.conagrafoods.com/consume...Brand.do <- recipies here possibly
Re: working with cravings.Wed, March 21, 2012 - 2:57 AMthanks for the feedback.
=) now i want cheeseburgers and chocolate.
i guess "craving" isn't really the right word, but i don't know a more appropriate one. meditation + "physical memory," maybe?
once i ate nothing but krystal burgers for three and a half days. when i started eating things with more "nutritional substance" i could feel it in my body like watering a dry plant, and it felt good. I started watching for that particular feeling, in general, when i ate. It's usually much less dramatic, and i have to "listen" harder to recognize it, but it seems to tell me when i'm putting something in there it can use.
I still crave chocolate and cheeseburgers, but the cravings fell more frantic and less "calm" somehow, and the pleasure i get from fulfilling those urges isn't the same. this may not make sense, but the pleasure seems to come from higher up in my body than the one telling me I'm eating the right stuff -- that one sort of "ripples out" from the center of my body.
thanks again for the thoughts =D
Re: working with cravings.Wed, March 21, 2012 - 2:11 PM. . L/A - Z ƒoods 12.03.21 11 am - ish hst •
Cheesburgers and comfort foods are bad .. Chocolate is good . Simple as that √ Try Swiss Miss ® ( we call it Swiss Mess ® ) in coffee . Coffee is good 4 u now , aqccording to the Center for Science in the Public Interest , the people who bring you these designations www.cspinet.org/ i used to work there for Mike Jacobson . Teas w / honey . You can make a tea out of just about n e thing and it will probably be good 4 u . Dandelion tea wil clean you right out . Not for L A - Z ppl though :)
Don't be worried about retaining water , women . It occurs only about once a month . Drink choke fluids ( diabetics have a different problem ) . Excercise . Ensure ® is great and comes in Strawberry , Chocolate or Vanilla . You could live on or off it , like bananas and peanut butter
We wouldn't recommend doing so though
Coconuts and coconut water \ milk is not recommended for LA - Z ppl . i saw a guy yesterday trying to get a coconut out of a tree with a rock yesterday . It'll never happen . One must climb and know how to use a macheté • h t h Ω
Re: working with cravings.Wed, March 21, 2012 - 4:57 PMWhen the idiot has the coconut fall on his head, he won't do it again. Literally. (Same with durian and jackfruit -- deadly consequences)
Re: working with cravings.Thu, March 22, 2012 - 4:34 AMLOL! well now i got this great picture in my head....!
Re: working with cravings.Thu, March 22, 2012 - 12:58 PMMindful eating is always good. But cravings can be a weird thing. I read once that iron deficiency can make you crave ice cubes. Sugar cravings could mean you actually need complex carbs.
Re: working with cravings.Fri, March 23, 2012 - 4:26 PMI agree cravings are complicated. I also agree with the original poster's thought that if we listen to our bodies we can pretty much hear from them what our bodies want and need.
But craving sugar and sweets probably only means that you've been eating sugary items recently. Sugar is more a drug than a food and really should be a controlled substance. It is as dangerous as any drug, probably more dangerous than some. Sugar leads to all kinds of health problems, including but not limited to weight gain. It may even be a cause of cancer. Sugar is addictive and if you stop eating sugar you will stop craving it too.


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Obesity is a growing problem worldwide. As an ever-increasing number of individuals exceed a healthy body mass index (BMI) -- and exceed it by an ever-greater percentage of body weight -- the global burden of chronic illness continues to rise. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), obesity has doubled worldwide since 1980. As of 2011, more than 40 million children under age five were overweight. Describing "an escalating global epidemic of overweight and obesity" that it dubs "globesity," WHO warns that
Obesity poses a major risk for serious diet-related non-communicable diseases, including diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension and stroke, and certain forms of cancer. Its health consequences range from increased risk of premature death to serious chronic conditions that reduce the overall quality of life.
Every physician in the world knows how dangerous obesity is for individuals, and how expensive for society. Why, then, does the problem continue to grow? A recent study of general practitioners (GPs) in the Netherlands attempts to answer this question.
In the current issue of BMC Obesity, researchers from Utrecht and Amsterdam in the Netherlands describe the results of a survey of 800 Dutch GPs conducted in December 2012. According to the researchers, nearly 83 percent of the 307 GPs who responded to the survey believe that "weight management is part of their responsibility for providing care." However, a number of factors prevent many family physicians from taking an active role in advising their patients about attaining and maintaining a healthy weight.
One major factor making it less likely for a GP to refer a patient to a dietitian is the physician's own weight. The Dutch researchers found that obese or overweight GPs (those with a BMI equal to or greater than 25) were "significantly related to an 11.6 percent lower referral percentage for obesity management compared to those with a healthy weight." Simply put, overweight doctors don't feel comfortable pointing out their patients' weight problems. Additionally, these overweight physicians may not understand or appreciate the ability of a dietitian to help an individual resolve weight problems.
Additional reasons for not speaking to overweight or obese patients about weight management include "already talked about weight in the past" and "not having enough time," cited by 76.9 percent and 59.9 percent of respondents, respectively. Although it is tempting to blame the patient for a lack of healthy weight management in situations in which the physician has already mentioned the importance of a healthy weight, it is important to note that GPs may not frame the issue properly when introducing it, thus limiting patients' chances for success. The Dutch researchers note that GPs surveyed report discussing patients' medication use, psychological and social problems, and environmental factors involved in weight gain only about one-fifth to one-third of the time.
The Dutch researchers highlight several opportunities for family physicians to help end the "globesity" epidemic. Chief among these opportunities are working with other medical practitioners, such as dietitians, to advise patients on attaining and maintaining a healthy weight; discussing weight management, including environmental and psychosocial factors involved, with patients who are early in their weight gain; and serving as "positive health role model[s] by having a healthy BMI themselves."


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Watching NBC's "The Voice" each week is a pleasure and a way to keep my ear honed in to great music, vocal intonations and delivery of songs. It really doesn't matter about the genre; it's about the talent, the personalities and performances. Appreciating all genres of music, my passion is for Country, Folk, Bluegrass and Americana music. And when there is a Country music artist competing, that sparks my interest even more.
Watch "The Voice" tonight, Monday, May 19 at 7 p.m. CST on NBC with performances by all four coaches, Blake Shelton, Adam Levine, Usher and Shakira. Throughout the competition, Team Shakira's artists have all been eliminated. However, Team Adam (Levine's) Christina Grimmie, Team Usher's Josh Kaufman and Team Blake (Shelton's) Jake Worthington are the only three battling for the honor of winning "The Voice."
In tonight's telecast, the final three artists will perform two songs — one chosen by America via an online poll and the other determined by their respective coach. With everything on the line, the artists are performing for America's vote to be named "The Voice." The television audience will vote to save their favorite two artists from the three competitors. The singer with the lowest number of votes is sent home. In the end, this Tuesday, one will be named "The Voice" and will receive the grand prize of a recording contract.
The last night finale is tomorrow, Tuesday, May 20, aired an hour later than usual at 8 p.m. on NBC revealing who America chose as "The Voice." The Emmy Award-winning music competition series "The Voice" will feature a star-studded lineup of Coldplay, OneRepublic, Tim McGraw and Ed Sheeran for its grand Season 6 finale.
Jake Worthington of Team Blake (Shelton,) will have my votes for many reasons:
La Porte, Texas' Jake Worthington, 18, has been on my radar since he wowed all four of "The Voice" judges, Blake Shelton, Adam Levine, Usher and Shakira in his first appearance. Jake is a Texas treasure and delivers pure, unwavering Country music, reflective of many great Country artists and legends, With a coach like Blake Shelton, great song choices and vocals saturated with emotion and the energy to get you up and moving, Jake proves his talents and even moreso, the humility and appreciation above the two other artists in the competition. Blake Shelton is the best judge of talent of all types, especially Country Music. It's my mission to dig for gold in Country Music, truly listening and discerning vocal and musical performances, even in other genres.
During last Monday's performance, Jake Worthington offered a confident, commanding and authentic take on Waylon Jennings' "Good Ol' Boys" and a sincere spin on Bryan Adams' '80s hit "Heaven." His studio version of "Good Ol' Boys" hit No. 3 on the iTunes chart this week, and "Heaven" peaked at No. 13. Of course, my tastes and reviews as a Country Music reviewer puts Team Blake's Jake Worthington as a great Country music artist and worthy of being #1 in "The Voice" final results.
As quoted from a music review on Jake Worthington in Bustle, "He (Jake Worthington) manages to perfectly mix humility with sincere appreciation and respect, which results with one big ol' bundle of southern terrificness. Now, add on the fact that he can sing almost as beautifully as his mentor, Blake Shelton, and it looks like we've got ourselves the perfect cowboy." By perfect cowboy, I would think they meant Country artist. The belief that anyone could be as great as Blake Shelton is ridiculous, but in this case, what he or she is saying about Jake Worthington is an indication of just how good he is.
Nevertheless, for the sake of being a fan of the incredible passion and talent of Jake Worthington and my respect for Blake Shelton's undeniable talent, well-deserved status of Country Music royalty and his ability to choose and further the careers of great Country talent, Jake has the talent, honesty, heart and spirit of Country music, the music that most of this country adores. I have a suggestion for the naysayers. "Mama says, 'if you don't have anything nice to say, get off my porch!"
For any anti-Jakers, sneaking into my party: "It's time for you to get off this fast-moving train called Team Blake and Jake Worthington if you don't like the ride. And, if you don't agree, I understand. That's your opinion and you have a right to that. But this is my opinion and this is my Jake/Blake porch.
Opinions and reviews on the two other two contestants who challenge Jake Worthington:
Think of fine wine tasting - one must cleanse the palate before tasting another. This also applies to sampling music, refreshing and enriching your tastes to review music. However, we choose the perfect artist to represent music's finest vocally and with the humility, drive, confidence and professional representation of a true artist. The key word here being humility and the professional representation.
Christina Grimmie of Team Adam - I adore Adam Levine, despite the fact that he dumped manure on Blake's yard after Blake tweeted Adam's personal phone number for everyone to see. Adam has brought amazing music, coaching, personality and professionalism to take the music industry by storm (ok,..and he is quite gorgeous.) In my opinion, Christina Grimmie, (20) although very talented, hit a nerve with me when it comes to maturity and professionalism - a very important part of a true artist. She has exceptional vocal range and command; Adam has trained her well. But, I watch for the mannerisms in competition as well.
Christina's actions when they were announcing the final three (see it in the featured video at http://www.nbc.com/the-voice), made me question her readiness to be the perfect artist. Christina stood there as if she was a hurt child, frowning, head down, about to cry, peeking out at the judges in between her pitiful frown as if to say, "I will be completely shattered and absolutely, physically drop dead of the rejection if you don't choose ME!" Even if you're a great singer - and Christina does have a wonderful voice - there is much more to being a true artist. Pouting is not pretty nor is it professional. Cowgirl up, girl.
Josh Kaufman of Team Usher, is also very talented and versatile, with song choices and vocals to be a formidable opponent for Jake. I love everything from Classical music to heavy rock, growing up and gratefully exposed to music genres from all generations. Josh has shown spectacular performances in many genres of music, mostly with a bluesy, soft pop tones. He can deliver powerhouse pop music. He will be the one Jake must overcome. I have no negative comments about Josh...it's just that when you have somewhat equals, the scales will tip for me and all Country music lovers with that last Country coin.
In Country Music, we stand together and for each other. But this isn't just about Country music. It's about the ability to capture hearts through music, song vocals and the ability to be a role model through one's appreciation, humility and professionalism. Jake has all those gifts and the pure Country music talent to win this. Let's help him. Vote Jake Worthington (Team Blake) when they announce the time to vote.
Voting Links
- https://apps.facebook.com/nbc-the-voice/
- http://www.nbc.com/the-voice/vote
- Phone 1-855-864-2304
- SMS Text 4 To 8642
- Purchase his single "Good Ol' Boys" from the ITunes link here
- Or purchase his songs from the ITunes link here
2014 The Voice Summer Tour There will be a Summer "The Voice" Tour, featuring finalists who did not make it to the top 3, the 2 finalists and "The Voice!" winner. To pick someone who has been eliminated from the top three, you can vote for them for the 2014 The Voice Summer Tour (one vote in a 24 hour period) at http://nbcthevoicetour.com/#pick (I like Kat Perkins, Audra McLaughlin and Susaunda Lewis.)
NBC's "The Voice!"
Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/NBCTheVoice and on Twitter at @NBCTheVoice and #TheVoice
"The Voice" is a presentation of Mark Burnett's One Three Inc., Talpa Media USA Inc. and Warner Horizon Television. The series is created by John de Mol, who executive produces along with Mark Burnett, Audrey Morrissey, Stijn Bakkers and Lee Metzger.
Suggested Links
- NBC's "The Voice" Contestant Benji Kuriakose Performs in Casselberry July 12
- "The Voice" team leader Blake Shelton heads to Twitter
- Blake Shelton: "The rest of ['The Voice'] coaches are pretty much screwed"
- "The Voice" takes its big red chairs on tour
- "The Voice": Adam Levine responds to Randy Jackson's criticisms


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March 2011: Local housing for local people. This development of 40 affordable homes for local people was the occasion of much rejoicing - read more >>
Housing for sale or rent in Eynsham comes in every shape and size: check with estate agents for a full picture, as not every property has a board outside it these days. The village has many attractions for residents and newcomers - commuting, bringing up a family or retiring. Local facilities are enhanced by a wide range of shops, schools and social activities and a good bus service.
The street map, updated in summer 2014, is a splendid start for house-hunters and newcomers to Eynsham. Another map (preview right) indicates approximate ages of housing in different areas; cafés, pubs and restaurants; and amenities ranging from the allotment gardens to play areas.
Recent housing developments / proposals of note:
OVERVIEW: local estate agent Mervyn Harris offers his assessment:
Dont believe all you read or see in the media! The hacks love nothing more than hammering the property market at every opportunity, at the same time trying to talk us all into a recession. We accept that wider economic issues are likely to bring with it more caution in the market but its not all doom and gloom - far from it! Its essential in the current climate to get the right marketing advice from an experienced local agent and above all sensible guidance on pricing. Prospective buyers now have endless facts & figures at their fingertips and have a fair understanding of the local market place. Starting with an un-realistic asking price will only see the property go stale on the market whilst others around it generate interest and ultimately sell.
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"With historic connections to the grounds of the ancient Eynsham Abbey, this house offers the rare combination of a large and secluded garden within a stone's throw of the village amenities". Guide price £695,000.
"A sympathetically designed small mixed development of seven properties in a courtyard setting constructed by Romark Homes.
"Blankstones Farm is well placed within the conservation area of the old village centre, close to a great range of local amenities and midway between Oxford & Witney, each some 5 miles distant. Blankstones Farm comprises three individual conversions and four new homes. The new build properties have been carefully designed and constructed to exacting standards to blend in with the Farmyard setting, adopting the style and feel of the original farm buildings. PRICES FROM £249,000 - £675,000.
"Unit 1, The Old Stables, is thought to date back to the turn of the 19th C. and is now a stylish 3 Bedroom house with many of the original features carefully restored. The original beams and roof timbers are a dominant feature of this property. Walled south facing garden, car-port parking, gas heating."
Llandaff is a Grade II listed building right in the heart of the village, flanked by St Leonard's Church Hall and Eynsham News and overlooking the Market Square.
It offers 5 bedrooms (2 en-suite), 3 reception rooms, 3 bath / shower rooms and a workshop / home office at a guide price of £795,000.
Location and period charm combine in this two-bedroom cottage on High Street, available from February at £925 pcm, unfurnished - contact Abbey Rentals.
There is a vast range of very desirable property in Eynsham. Quite a few places are on the market in the £180k-220k price range, which attracts both investors and first time buyers. Abbey Properties have around 17 houses on the books at present, though it was 25 at this time last year.
This two / three bed mid-terrace house in Hanborough Close is advertised at £185,000.
A central location is still attainable at around £185k. This two-bed property in Thames Court is advertised by Chancellors.
Average prices depend greatly on area and condition: typically £200- £250k for a 3-bed terraced/ end terraced/ semi and £175-195k for a 2 bedroom house in Dovehouse Close.
Character and period property is much sought after and generally more expensive, though this one / two bed terraced cottage in Newland Street is £189,950 - enquiries to Abbey Properties.
Non-estate houses are always in demand. This stone-built house in Clover Place, just a short walk from all amenities, has a guide price of £279,950.
Scholar's Row is a small development of three-bedroom houses still under construction and advertised by Carter Jonas at prices from £285,000.
This development of 40 units off Merton Close will be managed by Cottsway. Work began in October 2009.
This detached house on Spareacre Lane has been much extended and improved and is on the market at £295,000.
An unexceptional property front may conceal a large and beautiful garden. This bungalow on Witney Road, much extended and with a stunning 200' rear garden, was on the market recently at £375,000.
Abbey Rentals manage 40-50 properties in Eynsham - generally at the smaller and 'cheaper' end of the market - with maybe 8 or 9 available at present. This two-bed semi-detached property in Dovehouse Close is advertised at £775 a month - contact Chris Dodds.
This 3-bed unfurnished flat on Mill Street is advertised at £749 pcm, again with Abbey Rentals.
Also on Mill Street is this three-bedroom unfurnished cottage, available through Abbey Rentals for £895 pcm.
This cottage-style property in the heart of the old village is listed with Abbey Rentals at £945.00 per month.
This development of nine houses off Acre End Street - originally and confusingly marketed as Newlands Place - sold at prices from £400,000 to 500,000. Eventually.
Favoured areas include Newland Street, Old Witney Road, Orchard Close and Queen Street; and houses put on sale in the morning have been known to sell by tea time. But at any level the right price is as important as the right buyer. This detached house on the western side of the village was advertised at £399,950.
This detached house in Witney Road was advertised at £389,950.


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The great danger for those in ministry is that you are actually at your weakest after you finish ministering. You've poured out and let your guard down, but beware; the enemy will seek to tempt when you're At Your Weakest.
"Life Is Art" (starring Sean C. Johnson) follows the life of a rising Gospel Artist recovering from a moral failure. Take a candid look into his life as he draws inspiration from his own personal struggles to create music that connects with his fans.
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sesshoumaru (girl version) by trungtinartWatch
©2013-2016 trungtinart
!!!!!so nice
Such expression! very nice
Gorgeous work, very different approach with the hair,
Love it,
love it
oh wow she looks so amazing
Great work
yeah that means everything
even if theres no originality in this comment
but ur amazing
yeah that means everything
even if theres no originality in this comment
but ur amazing
This is amasing!
Both versions are stunning!
Trung Tín, that's stunning!
I love the way you painted her hair and outfit - it seems that they blend together.
Absolutely stunning.
How??? It's so amazing!
she's so beautiful!!! aw :3 i love your style !!!
This is soooooo stunning ! Omg ! It's in that kind of moments that I'm proud to be bisexual *W* XDXDXD
Anyways ! It's just beautiful ! <3
Anyways ! It's just beautiful ! <3
Beautiful *^*
OMG that's gorgous - but I can only be glad that Sesshoumaru is a male, because it would really be a terrible loss if he were a she.
what texture did you use to make this? (it's really beautifullllllll)
pts and wacom?
Really beautiful!! ^.^
So cool
Incredibly beautiful...Those eyes... c:
whoaaaah, so pretty!
Inuyasha was one of the first animes I watched! Sesshoumaru was my favourite character. This brought back old times :3 there is something mesmerizing about that gaze, I really like this^^ (shall check out your gallery)