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Government Should Put People Ahead Of Business
The New York State Senate Republican Conference has a new Tax Policy Review and Reform Initiatives.
The purpose of the report is to suggest changes in the tax code mostly for businesses (with a few for people-check it, I read it).
The Post-Journal referred to this report and said that New York state is not "business friendly," as if being "business friendly" is the most important thing for economic growth.
But why do we frame the need for economic growth with the words "business friendly"?
That sounds like everything we do must serve businesses.
Why not say New York state is very "people friendly"? Put people first. Businesses are how we people provide for things we need. Jobs are what we create to help provide for each other's needs. The problem is that "business friendly" means that businesses exist to make a profit and use our labor to create their profit. That's wrong. Businesses are to serve us, we do not serve them. At least, that is how it should be. When we put people first to improve the economy, what we would do is pay people more.
Cutting business taxes does not improve the economy.
Pretend you own a business that makes 100,000 loaves of bread a day. The Great Recession has reduced the number of people that can buy bread, so you are selling only 90,000 loaves of bread and so laid off 10 percent of your employees. Now, if the state were to cut your business taxes, but you were still selling only 90,000 loaves of bread, why would you hire additional workers?
You have enough employees to meet the demand of your customers. A business tax cut does not help people buy bread or any other item. People buying things is 70 percent of the economy. So, to increase the economy, more people need more money so more people can buy your bread. When more people tell the store they want your bread, then you can hire more employees to make more bread. So if employees at Wal-Mart and fast-food places and the federal government paid their workers $15 an hour minimum, more people could buy bread (and Wal-Mart and fast food places can afford to pay their employees $15 an hour. Wal-Mart could do it without even reducing its profit simply by taking its money that purchases its own stock back and use it instead to almost double its employees' pay).
Also, whenever someone says we need to cut taxes, they are hiding what they really mean.
Taxes pay for school teachers and school buildings and school busses and school music programs and sports, for clean water, for roads, for plowing, for food inspections, for police and fire protection, courts and judges, and for care of disabled people. So when someone says they want to cut taxes, they are really saying they want to cut teachers and cut fire protection and cut snow plowing and so on.
Taxes are what we the people agree together to pay to improve our lives. So if anyone says they want to cut taxes, what they should really say is if they want to cut teachers or school busses or care for disabled people.
Let them be specific.
To keep businesses in New York state is a federal issue, because as long as one state reduces business taxes to get companies to locate there, then each state will keep trying to undercut the other states. It is estimated that states and entities such as Industrial Development Agencies give away $80 billion in tax cuts per year, which leaves people having to pay more taxes to make up the difference.
The Tax Policy Review and Reform Issues report may have some good ideas about how to simplify parts of the tax code, but let us say we are people friendly and that we want to work together to improve our lives.


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Sports bar or not, Brickside's got game
By Tom Sietsema
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
One of the four owners behind Brickside in Bethesda wants to make something crystal clear: Although his new watering hole and restaurant includes a 12-foot HD projector and roars as loud as a racetrack, it's "a bar that has sports" rather than a sports bar, says Brian Vasile.
On non-game nights, offers the restaurateur, who also owns Grand Central in Adams Morgan, the space has screened a range of films that include "The Matrix" and "The Wizard of Oz." Throwing a party? The industrial design features six garage doors that roll up and down to create zones of semi-privacy.
Brickside's soaring brick wall, meanwhile, is the owners' playful attempt to make you believe you're eating and drinking in a former speak-easy. "Vote Against Prohibition" reads a faint white message. Martinis and boozy punches call from the cocktail list.
Pitching in on the food front is Andrea Pace, chef-owner of Villa Mozart in Fairfax, who has whipped up a menu heavy on "bar bites" -- wings, spinach dip, calamari -- but with more flair than at most sports bars. I mean, bars with sports.
Roasted cauliflower with tahini sauce, gang? Anyone up for phyllo-wrapped shrimp? Chicken "pops" bring together three fried drumsticks glazed with barbecue sauce and accompanied by yogurt-cucumber sauce. The snack is hot, cool and tidy, thanks to bones carved clean in the kitchen. Pizzas won't have food fans running back, but the pastas might. Three cheers for the orecchiette tossed with broccolini, pork sausage and tomato sauce revved up with crushed red pepper flakes. (The entree hails from the lunch menu at Villa Mozart.)
The check is dropped off in a Mason jar with a Tootsie Roll inside. Score!
From punches served in Mason jars to a large "Vote Against Prohibition" sign painted onto a bare brick wall, Bethesda's new Brickside Food and Drink is hitting all the faux-Prohibition notes. But as long as the drinks are good, I'll play along.
Brickside soft-opened last Thursday (its grand opening will be February 15) and while it's not quite firing on all cylinders yet, it's worth stopping in for happy hour. Besides, where else in Bethesda will you find such classic cocktails as the 12 Mile Limit and the Mary Pickford?
The bar's menu is as minimal as the decor: You'll only find three cocktails and four punches on the list. But they're done well. The Gunpowder Punch, a blend of rye whiskey, tea and lemon, is a smooth, herbal cocktail with a hint of spice to it. (It's garnished with a half-turn of white pepper from a grinder.) The Pimm's Punch is a sweet teaser for summer: a pale pink concoction with strawberries, oranges and mint.
Happy hour runs from 4 to 7 p.m. and includes $4 drafts (some, like Flying Dog and Guinness are $5), $4 rail drinks and house wine, $10 buckets of bottled beer and discounted appetizers. There are also daily specials. On Monday, all martinis are $7 until last call.
-- Fritz Hahn (Feb. 7, 2013)

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I am having trouble with the MySQL part of Dan Benjamin's tutorial for installing RoR on OSX Tiger. When I check to see what version of MySQL I have I get the following message:
NTS:~/src nicktoye$ which mysql
no mysql in /bin /sbin /usr/bin /usr/sbin /opt/local/bin
Any ideas?
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Testbed and Methods
We are going to investigate the gaming performance of Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti using the following universal testbed:
- Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition processor (3.33 GHz, 6.4 GT/s QPI);
- Scythe SCKTN-3000 Katana 3 CPU cooler;
- Gigabyte GA-EX58-Extreme mainboard (Intel X58 Express chipset);
- Corsair XMS3-12800C9 (3 x 2 GB, 1333 MHz, 9-9-9-24, 2T);
- Samsung Spinpoint F3 HDD (1 TB, 32 MB buffer, SATA II);
- Ultra X4 850 W Modular power supply;
- Dell 3007WFP monitor (30", 2560x1600 @ 60 Hz max display resolution);
- Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit.
We used the following ATI Catalyst and Nvidia GeForce drivers:
- ATI Catalyst 11.1a hotfix for ATI Radeon HD;
- Nvidia GeForce 266.56 for Nvidia GeForce GTX.
The ATI Catalyst and Nvidia GeForce graphics card drivers were configured in the following way:
ATI Catalyst:
- Anti-Aliasing: Use application settings/4x/Standard Filter
- Morphological filtering: Off
- Tesselation: Use application settings
- Texture Filtering Quality: High Quality
- Enable Surface Format Optimization: Off
- Wait for vertical refresh: Always Off
- Anti-Aliasing Mode: Adaptive Multi-sample AA
- Other settings: default
Nvidia GeForce:
- Texture filtering – Quality: High quality
- Vertical sync: Force off
- Antialiasing - Transparency: Multisampling
- CUDA – GPUs: All
- Set PhysX configuration: Auto-select
- Ambient Occlusion: Off
- Other settings: default
Below is the list of games and test applications we used during this test session:
First-Person 3D Shooters
- Aliens vs. Predator (184.108.40.206, Benchmark)
- Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (220.127.116.11, Fraps)
- Call of Duty: Black Ops (1.04, Fraps)
- Crysis Warhead (126.96.36.1991, Benchmark)
- Metro 2033 (Ranger Pack, 1.02, Benchmark)
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat (1.6.02, Fraps)
Third-Person 3D Shooters
- Just Cause 2 (126.96.36.199, Benchmark)
- Lost Planet 2 (1.1, Benchmark)
- Fallout: New Vegas (1.20, Fraps)
- Mass Effect 2 (1.01, Fraps)
- F1 2010 (1.01, Fraps)
- BattleForge (1.2, Benchmark)
- StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty (1.0.2, Fraps)
Semi-synthetic and synthetic benchmarks
- Futuremark 3DMark Vantage (18.104.22.168)
- Futuremark 3DMark 11 (1.0.0)
- Final Fantasy XIV Official Benchmark (188.8.131.52, Fraps)
- Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. 2 Benchmark (1.01, Benchmark/Fraps)
- Unigine Heaven benchmark (2.1)
We selected the highest possible level of detail in each game. If the application supported tessellation, we enabled it for the test session.
For settings adjustment, we used standard tools provided by the game itself from the gaming menu. The games configuration files weren't modified in any way, because the ordinary user doesn't have to know how to do it. We ran our tests in the following resolutions: 1600x900, 1920x1080 and 2560x1600. Unless stated otherwise, everywhere, where it was possible we added MSAA 4x antialiasing to the standard anisotropic filtering 16x. We enabled antialiasing from the game's menu. If this was not possible, we forced them using the appropriate driver settings of ATI Catalyst and Nvidia GeForce drivers.
Besides GeForce GTX 560 Ti, we also tested the following solutions:
- Nvidia GeForce GTX 570
- Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 1GB
- ATI Radeon HD 6950
- ATI Radeon HD 6870
Performance was measured with the games' own tools and the original demos were recorded if possible. We measured not only the average speed, but also the minimum speed of the cards where possible. Otherwise, the performance was measured manually with Fraps utility version 3.2.7. In the latter case we ran the test three times and took the average of the three for the performance charts.


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Hi everyone,
Can you guys give me some lead on how to do to a facebook image tagging on ruby on rails?
Just like facebook, you upload a picture and you can tag yourself or your friends on it. Any lead on this would be helpful


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David R. Sullivan
LAGUNA WOODS, Calif. – Former Marshall resident David Ramlow Sullivan, 80, passed away after a brief illness on March 19, 2013, with family at his side in Laguna Woods, Calif.
David was born Nov. 8, 1932, in Green Bay, Wis., to R. Donald and Gertrude (Ramlow) Sullivan. He spent his childhood in the Twin Cities where he received a degree in architecture from the University of Minnesota.
David and his wife, Nancy, moved to Marshall in 1964 prior to the construction of Southwest Minnesota State College. David designed many buildings in southwest Minnesota and South Dakota including the family's home in Westwood Acres.
David was an avid sports car enthusiast and race car driver and participated in many racing events at Brainerd International Raceway and at Road America.
He is survived by his wife Nancy, brother Donald (and Ruth Patricia), son Brian (and Diane), daughter Erin (and Mike) Mugnai; grandchildren Nicholas and Natalie Mugnai; and former Dutch foreign exchange student/son Wim van Immerzeel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.


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A humorous view of the teaching moment that can happen in your car, and how GPS can illustrate Buddhist principles.
The best way to nurture children's inner lives, Sylvia Boorstein says, is by taking care of our own inner selves for their sake. At a public event in suburban Detroit, Krista Tippett draws out the warmth and wisdom of the celebrated Jewish-Buddhist teacher and psychotherapist. And, in a light-hearted moment that is an audience pleaser, Boorstein shares what GPS might teach us about "recalculating" and our own inner equanimity.
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Thank you, Sylvia, thank you, Krista. What a fabulous way to start my mother's day. Synchronicty strikes again! Last night I sent an email to a friend with a link to a interview Sylvia did for the Sacred Awakening series, my first introduction to her. Then talked with my husband about her just before going to sleep. When I woke to Sylvia's voice...I thought, "everything I need DOES come to me easily and effortlessly"!! What a joy, to hear Sylvia and her thoughts on motherhood and "worrying". I will take away the self-compassion prayer: "May I feel safe, may I feel content, may I feel strong, May I live with ease"... AND will share this with my clients in my new clinical counseling practice. Many, many blessings to you both.
I got nostalgic when Krista and Dr. B. were talking about how good news wouldn't be commercially viable and how nice it would be if "there were a channel that had all of the wonderful things in the news". "Somebody, some entrepreneur could do that", said Dr. B.
Well, someone did, nearly 30 years ago, Ted Turner. When I was a fledgling producer and on-camera reporter at TBS in the early '80's, I remember Ted wandering the halls ranting about how he was tired of all the bad news and bad people on the air and how "we should do a show about the good people" and call it "Nice People". Two months later the show was on the air. We traveled the country featuring funny, compassionate, giving people. We won multiple Emmy Awards and loved every minute of it. The show aired for about 5 years, then was replaced with something similar, again Ted's idea, "Good News". That show aired for another 7 years.
Today you can still find these types of stories at the end of the nightly network newscasts and on local TV news. I doubt you'll ever find an entire show dedicated to nice people and good news anymore, though...unless you count the occasional "Oprah" and "On Being".
I loved this interview with Dr. Boorstein and have already incorporated her "Sweetheart, you are in pain. Relax, take a breath..." into my life.
Many thanks for all you do and your fabulous show!
When I turned on the program, the voice of the speaker was familiar but I couldn't place it. Then Krista introduced her and I remembered, from a tape I use in the car, "Road Sage." The most beautiful moments for me were the saying "Sweetheart, you are in pain," as a mantra for worry and anxiety, and the Neruda poem at the end. But Sylvia's nature is such that even her voice carries such metta, such kindness. She is so soothing, so reassuring. She teaches very simply, as in that quote from the Dalai Lama, "my religion is kindness." Infinite worlds lie beyond that statement, but it's simple enough anyone of any tradition or none can follow it. Thank you for this - why Detroit? But then, why not?
I am struck with candidness about her own propensity to worry....and her self - compassion which is where loving kindness begins....I enjoyed the meditation and am hoping to find the longer version of it...and her own self nurturing phrasology, "Sweetheart, you are in pain....what are you going to do next?" thank you for this program...
I love her loving kindness meditation to herself - to say to yourself in times of anxiety! "Sweetheart, you're in pain, relax, take a breathe, let's pay attention to what's happening then we'll figure out what to do." Lovely show today especially for Mother's Day. My Mom was a very anxious person who worried a lot. When I was 15, I gave her a string of worry beads. If she could have only viewed her anxiety as a trait one is born with - like being tall, musical or having brown hair - she probably would have lived many more years.
"How can I have a mind that is energized to do something about it but not reacting in anger but responding in firm kindness that things need to be different."
Wow! Our little city is on the edge of great change and I find myself in the midst of those who are leaders in our community's direction. Our biggest challenge is not imagining our potential, it's not even finding funding in these tight fiscal times...But rather, its how we treat each other as we move together through this process.
Moreover, I am a mother. And my greatest hope for my children has always been that they know how to be a good friend. Lately, I've added to that prayer...I hope that they learn to have kindness for those who may never be friends. And I hope that I am able to do the same as I make my way.
This conversation with Sylvia Boorstein was a gift to me. Thank you.
First off, I love the program.I mention it often to my friends.
On this program, I heard you mention that it would be interesting if a radio station/TV channel could survive financially if focussed on sharing good stories rather than the sensational grit featured in so much of media.
Actually, BYU-TV does have the motto "see the good in the world". This is an uplifting family TV station. I encourage "On Being" listeners to check it out. Family history, crafts, arts, music, athletics are included in the programming content. One especially moving film I saw on BYU-TV was "The Heart of Texas" highlighting one CHristian family's journey of forgiving following the death of their little girl.
The discussion on fairness was riveting. I work with children in the kitchen and hear "that's not fair!" a lot. It's so hard to let the discomfort of that statement take up its due space. I'm often compelled to give a wise answer in hopes of stumbling on a cure-all, catch-all response, but that just doesn't want to happen. It's an ongoing and rigorous meditation for me. At this point, I think it is one of our first expressions of not knowing in situations where we dearly want control. So, I try to hear it as "I don't know, and I'm SO uneasy with that!" Then, if I'm lucky, I remember to give some space, maybe say "hmmm," and let the process move without my trying to wrap it up. It's as if my head turns to face the same direction as the child so we can create a bigger space and hold something untenable, together.
I reflected upon the concept of the heart. Motherhood for me was based on loss, my own loss and the loss that my daughters suffered to be in a new family, and call me mom. So, I have constantly thought about 'heart,' what is in my heart for my daughters, the locks they and I keep on our hearts as a result of loss, and was so struck by the concept that our sons and daughters hold 'a mortgage on our hearts' for life.
I probably need to talk to a Jungian analyst about this, but after listening to Sylvia Boorstein, I had an incredible dream. I had taken my three-year-old daughter (and apparently a son, who doesn't really exist, but in the dream was named Joshua) to a "play store" (where they can play and climb on things and there are lots of flashing lights, etc.). My parents were there, as were some other people I recognized (who also have small children). I left to go to a store a few doors down, and when I came back, I couldn't find my daughter. I went to the store manager, who said he hadn't seen her in a long time. My parents said they hadn't seen her, and then they left. It seemed no one wanted to help me. I went running out the door screaming for her, running down a forest road at night. I screamed her name three times, but I knew she was gone. Then I woke up. I had to go into her room to make sure she was there. I frequently feel overwhelmed as a parent, and I react with yelling (as did my parents). I swore when I was pregnant that I would never do that, but here I am. I am grateful for the concept that it is just my genetic response, which lifts responsibility from my heart. Another thing that stays with me is the idea that life is of course ephemeral, and it is not useful or pleasant to work myself up. I've had a lovely day, all day today. Not perfect, but my disposition has been markedly lighter. I've reminded myself to think kindly. Thank you, Sylvia. I think that listening to you has started me down a new turn in my life labyrinth.
There was so much wisdom and joy in this so I hope my little reflection on the group meditation doesn't sound silly...
Each year I try to run or cheer for the NYC marathon, I'll cheer whether I know someone running or not. I am often asked why, especially when trying to get others to join me in cheering for strangers.
Here's the thing. The NYC marathon has over 30,000 runners from literally all over the world, country, every age, religion, political stripe, etc. There are also over 1 million people who watch in NYC and over 10,000 volunteers. And no matter how many differences these people might have, for this one moment - or really hours - everyone has the same amazing hope, that each runner should finish and be healthy and strong. I feel like it is the most positive and largest, amazing thing to be part of in any small way. It makes me feel so hopeful for humanity.
Thank you for the insights as I work daily to be a better person, wife, mother, daughter, teacher, friend.
I loved her analogy to the GPS system's way of addressing and correcting a wrong turn: "recalculating". I think it's a perfect metaphor for when something doesn't go the way we want, rather than stewing over it and fretting, if we are able to "recalculate" and take it from there, it is a road to less frustration and more peace.
I woke up this early morning wondering what I was going to be when I grew up. As usual, I put on my walking shoes, grabbed my nano and started listening. This interview with Sylvia spoke directly to me and will set the tone for my new life with adult children. I'm sure the other folks on the bike path wondered what I what I was smiling about.
I am a 53 year old mother, wife and homemaker with a part time "paycheck" job. My husband and I just returned from Chicago where our youngest child graduated from college. Like Sylvia, my greatest work has been to be a part of raising two kind, loving and open mined people. I share this accomplishment with my lovely "co-parent" husband, the Unitarian Church and the community of family and friends here.
Thank you Krista for always seeming to know what I am needing...your podcasts have helped me during many joyful times and a few very hard times.
Several years ago I had my mother home with Hospice. We helped her live the last few months of her life in her home surrounded by her children and grand children. I would walk out every morning and just try to take a BREATH. On one of those first walks, I listened to your interview with Thich Nhat Hanh. That was the moment when I could really help her die and not let my grief get in the way.
The interview with Sylvia has had a similar life changing effect on my path going forward. I still plan on taking this opportunity to have a mini mid-life crises, but now I can do it with a bit more grace.
The story about getting the phone call and knowing something is wrong is such a universal parental experience. My son was arrested last year (he and a friend had climbed a building on campus to look at the full moon). When he called the next morning I could tell from the tone in his voice something was up. My first and only question to my children during those calls is "Is your body broken in any way?" They have both expressed gratitude for the non-hysterical way my husband and I react.
You and your show are a blessing,
Elizabeth Nance
THE SOLID comment to a child
THE SOLID comment to a child at the other end of the phone "Is your body broken in any way?" reminds me of the night my son called ... "I'm gonna need some help here." For the second time in two months a deer had crashed into his car totalling the vehicle. This car was in his possession only 7 days. I arrived at the scene, found him leaning back on the car. I feared looking beneath his hooded jacket. It is not just the body broken that I fear, it's the mind. Sylvia words have surfaced often, wrapping tough moments with gauze 'n tenderness. We 'recalculate' daily. I understand I have mortgaged my heart. Hardest job I've ever had and most rewarding.
This interview helped move me to start practicing Insight Meditation, which is in the Buddhist tradition. Like Ms. Boorstein, I am a Jewish wife and mother. I feel very strongly that the meditation practice is what I need to be doing. It will complement my Judaism. Thank you, Ms. Boorstein.
I got a new job at the library where I work in January. Now, I'm in Special Collections where I have more freedom. Last month I curated an art show exploring the extinction of tigers because of an interview I heard right here with Alan Rabinowitz. Yesterday I was a guest speaker teaching a class on Pet Companion Nutrition and Management. I've had an aviary for the past 25 years with as many parrots as I could handle--usually 20. I created a powerpoint with 90 slides and I printed this article really really big. Then I taped it together page by page. It made two rows of landscape pages about seven feet long and I told the students to READ THIS ARTICLE from the NY Times.
It was just published this weekend. So now seeing your interview again with Boorstein I'm thinking THIS is the cutting edge of psychology! Keep up the good work!
When Sylvia said that she uses a measurement for how clearly she is thinking by how kind she is, it made me reflect on the idea of goodness and kindness as conscious. You are not just a good person but the actions and words that you bring into being actually change these attributes. Therefore you have control over being a kind person.
This interview helped move me to start practicing Insight Meditation, which is in the Buddhist tradition. Like Ms. Boorstein, I am a Jewish wife and mother. I feel very strongly that the meditation practice is what I need to be doing. It will complement my Judaism. Thank you, Ms. Boorstein.
I don't understand why you
I don't understand why you refer to Dr. Boorstein as a Jewish-Buddhist teacher when she teaches Dharma, not Torah.
You won't find Metta meditation in the Torah (specifically the last of its four parts), and you won't find God, revelation before a multitude, a God-given code of ethics, commandments by which a person and nation can become holy, or a covenantal relationship between God and a specific nation, in Vipassana (insight) Buddhism.
She's a very fine Buddhist teacher. But she's not qualified to teach Judaism, and in my experience she teaches things that are antithetical to Judaism.
Every time I have a stress in
Every time I have a stress in my life that influences my mind into glitch mode I seem to stumble into the perfect On Being to redirect that energy. I don't know what else to say that could speak on how much I love this show. Thank you Krista and everyone else who is a part of this. My personal wording for this mental/emotional behavior is swimming upstream and I believe it is a significant part of anxiety's fuel. When I am busy I think "how nice when I can do nothing" and when not busy I think "I wish I knew what to do right now". When challenged in an unexpected way, it's anger or frustration or, personally, defensiveness. All wastes of time, but also so human. I repeat a mantra to my nearly 2 year old daughter to "pay attention" and I hope it comes out with the power of millions of ways to pay attention. I rant! Thank you and keep up the amazing work you all do. It is very appreciated.
Good one, if you missed it.
Good one, if you missed it. "Indignation is seductive."
This was such a wonderful
This was such a wonderful start to my day, thank you.
You both made reference to a TV news broadcast that would be only good news.
I am curious if you know of GNN, which is not on TV, but does arrive st your inbox with good news.
I just tuned in to hear some
I just tuned in to hear some music and heard your show. Wow! I'm an instant fan of your show and your guest. I'm on this page to binge on your podcasts. And next I'm going to buy a Sylvia Boorstein book. Thanks!
Novelist Steven Pressfield
Novelist Steven Pressfield had a similar insight about GPS in his blog post "The Girl from WAZE" (apparently independently of Sylvia Boorstein's insight). See:
Today, I was briefly
Today, I was briefly listening to a locally produced program, Voices in the Family with Dan Gottlieb, while picking up lunch. His guest was Sharon Salzberg. And before I could even gather that she was a meditation teacher and author, her words reminded me of Sylvia. In almost her next sentence, she mentioned her frield Sylvia Boorstein. Wouldn't it be fun if Krista could get the two of them to have a dialog on the show.
Love the show. Can you send
Love the show. Can you send me a live link to Sylvian Boorstein's loving kindness meditation? The link online doesn't work. I want to listen to it and share it on my tweeter feed. Thanks!
thank you for the wonderful
thank you for the wonderful sessions online !!
That was one wonderful
That was one wonderful session by Sylvia Boorstein. Nurturing oneself mentally is essential in today's world. A disturbed or stressed mind can also portray itself into physically prominent issues like grey hair or loss of weight or just plain unhealthy physical state as gaizupath was pointing out the other day. Worry and anxiety can kill. Her voice is so soothing!
Sylvia has a way with words.
Sylvia has a way with words. The hairline difference between distress and de-stress is a major cause of depression around the world. We, at Gaizupath, nurture and help people with stress for a better life. We will definitely share this piece with our clients for their benefit.
How lovely,thank you!
How lovely,thank you!
It is amazing who is called forth when our attention/heart is turned to our children/our beloved. Mary Oliver once described Jesus as "tender, luminous, and demanding" in one of her poems.
It isn't easy. Here is a similar "sweetheart" mantra I heard from a teacher, "I can't stop the world from happening but I promise I to be right here with you."
What a lovely, spacious culture in which to abide/offer ourselves, the world.
I ran across this poem today
I ran across this poem today by Robert Bly which strikes me as apropos.
It's called Things to Think. There is a spaciousness in the mind of nurture. A spaciousness that can welcome, that allows encounter. We can witness this in "thinking" of artists, of parents, and children.
There are numerous copies online. Here's one at Kripalu retreat center.


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Villa Roma,Very nice.How do you prep the frozen sourdough dough balls to use them in the final dough formulation? And what method are you using to bake the pizzas?Peter
Villa Roma,Thank you. That is a clever use of starter material.I neglected to ask you earlier what size pizza (I assume not more than 13") and what amount of dough you use for each pizza.Peter
Villa Roma:This never occurred to me. My happy septic system seems to be getting the lion's share of the starter. I will have to try this. I think the folks over at FB are right. You are a crazy pizza genius.ThanksPizzaPolice.


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Monday, March 28, 2011
Foundation Recommendations for Tan Skin Tones
I got an email from one of my viewers. She needed help with foundation recommendation shades. She has a skin tone like me and wanted to know what I liked to use on myself. As you know, I've tested out a whole lot of products in my day, but I do have a few favorites that really stick out. You may be surprised at the results. Oftentimes, I get questions about what shades I recommend. It's difficult in that I don't know the exact shade names and numbers for every product line out there. However, I am pretty familar with what I wear.
If you're around an NC42 in MAC, or you're considered a tan, medium dark shade, you may want to check out this post to see what foundations I recommend. These are items that I actually wear on myself.
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Here is the original question that I received:
Hi Ren,
I read your blog everyday and love your product suggestions since we are the same complexion. I wanted to know what foundations you like and what shades you wear, especially more of the professional lines as I feel like I have tried everything and haven't been able to find something that has a good color match and that does not break me out. Some of the things I've tried that haven't worked are MAC foundations, Clinique foundations, Giorgio Armani luminous silk, Face Atelier, NARS sheer glow, Bare Minerals, Cinema Secrets (I just can't find a good shade in this), Kett Fixx Creme, CoverFX, Stila and the list goes on.
I was maybe thinking about trying Graftobian but have no idea what shade I'd be. In MAC, my best matches are the C40 in the Studio Fix powder and C6 in the Face and Body. I do have yellow undertones, but find that sometimes foundations can almost take on a greenish cast if that makes sense. My skin is combination/oily. Thanks for any suggestions you might have.
Sounds like you've tried a lot of foundations. Hopefully you're taking advantage of the return policy. My shade is anywhere from NC42-43 to sometimes NW35 in MAC, it just depends. I think what you may need it to find the correct powder to get your tone right. I use MAC Medium Plus MSF natural in the winter and then MSF in Medium Dark. It really helps to give my skin more of a brownish yellow tone. Another powder that works great for me but haven't used in a while is Pur Minerals Pressed Powder in Medium Dark. I also like Ben Nye's Banana powder if I feel like my skin is looking too dark and I need a glow and lift. It's got a yellow tone so it's perfect.
In terms of foundations, surprisingly on myself I really like Palladio Liquid Foundation in Honey Beige and Sandy Beige. I reviewed it a while ago and I find that it's really nice on the skin and the tone of the foundation is a really good match. I also like using Eve Pearl HD Dual Powder in Tan…the lighter shade is perfect and then I use the darker color to contour. Let's see…I love my MAC Studio Tech in NC43 because the finish is really nice but like I said, the shade is a bit off so I usually adjust it with MSF.
Hope this helps some of you, good luck!
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- PurdyFaces said...
Thank you Ren for this post. It's funny, because I was just searching your blogs earlier to see what setting powder you use or recommend. But since we are almost on the same topic, do you mind I ask you here?! :)
What would you recommend for a good setting powder that suits a tan skin complexion? I am along the same tone as you, I'm a NW35 in MAC. I've tried Ben Nye Banana (broke me out after a while), MUFE HD translucent, MAC Prep/Prime, BE Mineral Veil, Bobbi Brown Sheer Pressed Powder...the list can continue. Right now I'm testing the Chanel Powder Universelle, and so far it's just okay. I do have normal/oily skin (mainly oily in the T-Zone). I find that the MAC Prep/Prime works well overall but it leaves me that kinda pale-ish look (as what MUFE did and had to stop using it, and also I got oily after a while). I was just going to go out and buy a MAC Fix+ and use with the Pre/Prime, but if that doesn't work well I'm back to the drawing board. Sorry this is long, just had to give you a little background, and maybe someone else who's in same boat as me can relate too. :)
Anyhow, I appreciate the help and truly value your opinon/recommendations! :)
Thx much! Tiffany
- March 28, 2011 at 3:34 PM
- Hell Notes for Beauty™ said...
Great post really needed this!
- March 28, 2011 at 5:23 PM
- MakeupByRenRen said...
Purdyfaces - i recommend MAC pro invisible set powder - it's a white powder but it really is invisble (unlike those silica powders like MUFE HD) and light and does a great job at setting. Try using a duofiber brush to apply your powder so that it doesn't clump up.
- March 28, 2011 at 5:44 PM
- PurdyFaces said...
Thank you! :) I will give that a try. And also switching my brush too, I didn't think to try a duofiber instead. I've just been using a kabuki or a pick powder brush. Thanks again! :)
- March 28, 2011 at 6:19 PM
- PurdyFaces said...
Big not pick...lol
- March 28, 2011 at 6:20 PM
- Lolly said...
The idea is wonderful, I've tried out various combinations and even more awesome, thanks for the tips
Makeup Artist Lolly
- March 29, 2011 at 8:40 AM
- Hye Rin ♥ 김혜린 said...
thanks for this helpfull post. I'm not sure about should I wear any foundation? I have a fair skin but not sure whether bb cream is enough for me >.<
can I put on bbcream and foundation altogether?
- March 30, 2011 at 8:12 AM
- Sandra Klimeniuk said...
Hi RenRen!
I know you own graftobian and Kett fixx creme foundations, what would be Kett fix creme matching shade for graftobian prima donna?
Best regards,
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 28, 2010) – The U.S. Men's A2 Volleyball Team will play for the gold medal on Saturday at the 2010 Pan American Cup after sweeping Brazil, 26-24, 26-24, 25-18 in Friday's semifinal at Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Team USA (4-0) will face Argentina (3-0) in Saturday's gold-medal match. Argentina came back to defeat Puerto Rico, 3-2 (27-29, 23-25, 25-20, 25-22, 15-10) in Friday's late semifinal. Brazil (2-1) will play Puerto Rico (2-2) in the bronze-medal contest.
The U.S. Men's A2 Team had to fight off set point in each of the first two sets against Brazil, but took control of the third, gaining a 15-7 lead before coasting to victory.
"The first two sets could have gone either way and perhaps we play the match again and the result is the reverse," U.S. Men's A2 Team Head Coach Rick McLaughlin said. "We somehow weathered the storm in the first two sets, but these Brazilian guys really can block and have a great future. We served very well and the key was turning around the second set."
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Carson Clark (Santa Barbara, Calif.) and Jayson Jablonsky (Yorba Linda, Calif.) paced the U.S. team. Clark finished with 13 points on a match-high 13 kills (0.45 attack percentage) while Jablonsky scored 13 points on 11 kills (0.58 attack percentage), one block and one ace.
Robert Tarr (Cape Canaveral, Fla.) added 11 points on 11 kills (0.35 attack percentage) and David Smith (Saugus, Calif.) notched 11 points on seven kills (0.58 attack percentage), three blocks and one ace.
Brazil was led by Rogerio Nogueira and Renan Buiati, who each had 11 points.
Brazil out-blocked Team USA 14-7. But the U.S. Men's A2 team had 47 kills (0.46 attack percentage) while Brazil had 36 (0.35 attack percentage). The United States also took advantage of 21 errors by Brazil while only committing 15.
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Setter Brian Thornton (San Clemente, Calif.) scored one point on one kill. He was also credited with 15 running sets and no faults on 80 attempts.
Libero Dustin Watten (Long Beach, Calif.) was credited with 11 excellent receptions and no faults on 18 attempts. He had five digs and nine faults on 17 attempts. Tarr led the team in digs with seven and five faults on 14 attempts.
McLaughlin started Jablonsky and Tarr at outside hitter, Brunner and Smith at middle blocker, Clark at opposite, Thornton at setter and Watten at opposite.
Dean Bittner (Lakewood, Calif.) and Max Lipsitz (Williamsville, N.Y.) played as substitutes.
The U.S. Men's A2 Team fell behind 5-2 in the first set as Brazil came out swinging with three kills and two blocks. But kills by Clark, Brunner and Tarr kept the U.S. close and Brazil's lead at the first technical timeout (TTO) was 8-6. With Brazil leading 10-8, Jablonsky and Smith scored on two attacks in a row, followed by a Brazil error that put Team USA ahead 11-10. Brazil tied the score with a kill, but two straight attacks by Clark and Smith put the United States ahead 13-11.With the U.S. leading 14-13, it used a kill by Brunner and block from Jablonsky along with a Brazil error to reach the second TTO with a 16-13 lead. With the U.S. leading 20-16 after a Clark kill, Brazil called timeout and then scored the next five straight points on a kill, an ace and three U.S. errors. Now trailing 21-10, Team USA regained the lead on two straight kills from Clark. Brazil used two attacks of its own to lead 23-22. Tarr, who had struggled early in the set, tied the score with a kill, but Puerto Rico reached set point first at 24-23. A Tarr attack tied the score again at 24-24. A Jablonsky kill put the United States ahead 25-24 and a final Tarr kill gave the United States the set victory.
Smith opened the second set with three straight blocks for the United States for a 3-0 lead. Team USA continued to lead 8-6 at the first TTO after getting two kills from Clark and another from Smith. Later, with the U.S. leading 11-9, Brazil scored four straight points, including two kills and a block from Gustavo Bonatto, to take a 13-11 lead. McLaughlin called timeout and Team USA responded with a Smith kill, followed by a Brazil error to tie the score. Brazil led 16-14 at the second TTO and increased that to 17-14 when the United States came back with three straight points, including two kills by Tarr, to tie the score again. The two teams battle back and forth, but Brazil reached set point first at 24-23. Clark tied the score with a kill. Smith gave Team USA a 25-24 lead with an ace and Brunner capped it off with a kill.
Trailing 4-3 to open the third set, the U.S. went on a 7-1 run, including two kills and an ace by Jablonsky, two kills from Smith and a setter dump by Thornton to take a 10-5 lead. Later, leading 11-7, the U.S. Men's A2 Team scored four straight points on successful attacks by Jablonsky and Clark along with two from Tarr to lead 15-7. Brazil came back to score four straight points, including three by Bruno Araujo, to cut the score to 15-11. But Team USA scored three straight points on a Brazil error and a block and kill from Brunner to maintain its lead. The United States reached match point at 24-17. Brazil held off the loss with a kill. But it scored the final point for the U.S. with a service error.
2010 U.S. Pan American Cup Roster
No. Name (Position, Height, Weight, Hometown, College)
1 Dustin Watten (L, 6-0, 162, Long Beach, Calif., Long Beach State)
2 Robert Tarr (OH, 6-6, 200, Cape Canaveral, Fla., Long Beach State)
3 Matt McKinney (OH, 6-9, 225, Santa Ynez, Calif., UCLA)
4 J.D. Schleppenbach (OH, 6-4, 198, Ventura, Calif., Pepperdine)
5 Brian Thornton (S, 6-3, 187, San Clemente, Calif., UC Irvine)
6 Dean Bittner (Opp, 6-7, 187, Lakewood, Calif., Long Beach State)
7 Max Lipsitz (MB, 6-7, 209, Williamsville, N.Y., Penn State)
8 Kawika Shoji (S, 6-3, 194, Honolulu, Hawaii, Stanford)
10 David Smith (MB, 6-7, 190, Saugus, Calif., UC Irvine)
11 Tyler Hildebrand (S, 6-5, 196, Mesa, Ariz., Long Beach State)
12 Carson Clark (Opp, 6-5, 205, Santa Barbara, Calif., UC Irvine)
13 Theo Brunner (MB, 6-7, 205, Ridgefield, Conn., UC Santa Barbara)
16 Jayson Jablonsky (OH, 6-5, 205, Yorba Linda, Calif., UC Irvine)
19 Andy McGuire (L, 6-0, 160, Manhattan Beach, Calif., UC Santa Barbara)
Head Coach: Rick McLaughlin (UC Santa Barbara)
Team Manager: Chris Birch (Penn State)
Assistant Coach: John Hawks (Long Beach State)
Therapist/Trainer: Brian Baise (Harvard)
Technical Coordinator: Chris Birch (Penn State)
Tournament Schedule and Results (All times EDT)
Pool A
May 24: Brazil def. Colombia, 25-17, 25-14, 24-26, 25-23
May 25: Brazil def. Canada, 16-25, 20-25, 25-20, 25-23, 15-8
May 26: Canada def. Colombia, 28-26, 25-16, 25-14
Pool B
May 24: Puerto Rico def. Mexico, 25-20, 21-25, 25-23, 25-18
May 25: USA def. Mexico, 19-25, 25-23, 25-18, 26-28, 15-9
May 26: USA def. Puerto Rico, 19-25, 25-19, 25-18, 25-23
Pool C
May 24: Argentina def. Dominican Republic, 25-19, 26-24, 25-22
May 25: Argentina def. Venezuela, 25-13, 25-19, 25-22
May 26: Dominican Republic def. Venezuela, 25-18, 25-17, 25-19
May 27
Ninth place: Colombia def. Venezuela, 25-22, 19-25, 21-25, 25-21, 17-15
Quarterfinal: USA def. Dominican Republic, 25-14, 25-18, 25-18
Quarterfinal: Puerto Rico def. Canada, 25-23, 17-25, 25-22, 28-30, 16-14
May 28
Seventh place: Mexico def. Colombia, 25-19, 23-25, 25-15, 25-20
Semifinal: USA def. Brazil, 26-24, 26-24, 25-18
Semifinal: Argentina def. Puerto Rico, 27-29, 23-25, 25-20, 25-22, 15-10
May 29
4 p.m.: Fifth place: Canada vs. Dominican Republic
7 p.m.: Third place: Brazil vs. Puerto Rico
9 p.m.: First place: USA vs. Argentina


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Long-time high school baseball coach Rick Eaton will move from assistant head baseball coach at Warren Area High School coach to head varsity coach, after the resignation of long-time coach Jeff Passaro.
Eaton has been an assistant coach with Warren for the past eight seasons, after being Eisenhower's first high school baseball coach when the program started at Ike.
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Youngsville's softball team also has a young team, but has made the District 10 Class A playoffs the past two seasons under long-time head coach Mark Nyquist. Previously a volunteer coach with two daughters on the team, 1987 Youngsville High School graduate Ron Jameson will be the new head coach.
In addition, Rusty Barr, an assistant boys track and field coach previously at Sheffield, is now the head boys track coach there, replacing Bryan Gould.
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Retail Bubble Stocks Play On Earnings Momentum
Nine are in the retail-wholesale sector which is 7.2% overvalued according to www.ValuEngine.com. Two are in the consumer staples sector which is the most overvalued sector by 13.9%. These 12 stocks are in consumer discretionary which is 2.8% undervalued.
On Oct. 17 I wrote Analyzing the Retail Stock Bubble and since then there have been two downgrades. One set a new all-time high on Wednesday and another, the archrival of the other, is set for a new multi-year high today. This second one is the only retailer in the dozen that is still shy of its all-time high.
Four stocks are overvalued, six have trailing 12 month price-to-earnings ratios above 20.0, nine have gains of more than 25% over the last twelve months, but none are projected to match these past gains over the next 12 months.
Ten of the twelve retailers are above their 200-day simple moving averages.
The Conference Board's reading on consumer confidence rose to 73.7 in November was the highest reading since February 2008, but keep in mind that this is well below the neutral zone of 90 to 110 for this measure.
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Reading the Table
OV/UN Valued: The stocks with a red number are undervalued by this percentage. Those with a black number are overvalued by that percentage according to ValuEngine.
VE Rating: A "1-engine" rating is a strong sell, a "2-engine" rating is a sell, a "3-engine" rating is a hold, a "4-engine" rating is a buy and a "5-engine" rating is a strong buy.
Last 12-Month Return (%): Stocks with a red number declined by that percentage over the last twelve months. Stocks with a black number increased by that percentage.
Forecast 1-Year Return: Stocks with a red number are projected to decline by that percentage over the next twelve months. Stocks with a black number in the table are projected to move higher by that percentage over the next twelve months.
Value Level: The price at which to enter a GTC limit order to buy on weakness. The letters mean; W-weekly, M-monthly, Q-quarterly, S-semiannual and A-annual.
Pivot: A level between a value level and risky level that should be a magnet during the time frame noted.
Risky Level: is the price at which to enter a GTC limit order to sell on strength.
Amazon.com (AMZN) ($247.11 vs. $243.94 on Oct. 17): Set an all-time high at $264.11 on Sept. 14. Amazon was downgraded to hold from buy this week, but its weekly chart shifts to positive on a close this week above the five-week modified moving average at $239.28. The stock's 200-day simple moving average provided a buying opportunity at $219.57 on Nov. 15. My semiannual pivot at $236.25 is my value level with a quarterly risky level at $263.71.


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Topic: SVN or GIT for rails development?
I like very much git but at the end i see that svn is more used and tutorials and books about rails and version control systems talks about rails and svn (also in the official rails wiki). Ok it is true that with git i can do everithing offline but i cand like so also with svn if i use a local repository on the very same filesystem.(if for example i'm the only developer who use svn)


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Let the search for our six-strong team begin...
Name: Not Greased Lightning Brief running history:
I have been running on and off since 1999 when I decided to have a go at the GNR, this was my first race, trained haphazardly, and finished it in 2:25. My next race was the 2004 Robin Hood Marathon which I felt I trained for quite well and finished in 4:37. Having found that my training wasn't as good as I thought, and having to run walk the second half. I then decided to get better at this running stuff and worked hard to get a half marathon PB of 1:37 and a 10k of 44:42. Not earth shattering times but reasonable.
I then got caught up in the IM talk and have just trained for and completed IMUK in 14:10. I ran walked the marathon section in 4:56. So have still not run a marathon. I have a ballot place for next year having deferred this years place as I didn't feel I could train effectively for an IM and a quickish marathon.
Reason why we should train you:
I am a normal bloke, not the fastest not the slowest. I am dedicated and work hard. I want to run to my full potential and as such believe that a sub 3.15 is possible for me, this would also give me a good for age time. I think that I am capable of this and hope that I have been supportive to others.
Predicted marathon time: Sub 3.15. (And as close to 3 as I can do!)
Running history:
I started running 6 years ago to raise money for charity and haven't stopped either! I'm 51 years old and have just completed my 15th marathon (including 2 ultras). I have run 4 London Marathons now, my best time was 4:50 in 2006, but for the last 2 years I have taken my knitting with me to get the most publicity for my charity (and a Guinness World Record for me!) and my times have slowed right down. I have a lot of experience in gaining publicity (Radio, TV, newspapers and magazines) and have become a 'media volunteer' for the Alzheimer's Research Trust.
I run 35-50 miles a week but my training has always concentrated on putting in the miles rather than doing speed work.
Reason why you should train me:
I've never really bothered too much about my times as I've been focusing on just getting round in one piece. However, next year I'd really like to have a go at getting my time down to 4:30 which I believe will be achievable with the right training schedule as I am totally committed and will really give it my best shot.If you want to read more about what I've done, please take a look at My account of the 2008 London Marathon and there are lots more articles on there about previous races.
Predicted marathon time:
4:30 - I believe that with the right training and my own perseverance I will be able to achieve my goal.
Hi, my name is Stephanie Jackman and I am in the Army (TA) . I have just decided to run the London to raise money for charity. My reason for nominating myself for this competition is because I want to cross that finishing line, would like to feel the support of a team behind me to get me through the training and to ensure I achieve my goal, answer all my questions and to know that if I follow a programme I WILL make it. I am 45 years of age (46 by 26 April 09) and as you would expect am disciplined and take personal pride in keeping myself fit mainly as a way to keep my weight down but also as I believe that being fit in body keeps you fit in mind. I have always run and gone through stages of running races but also periods of just being a recreational runner. I always get very nervous before races in case I cannot perform which tends to put me off racing. I ran the London Marathon in 1996 (3.58) and have done a number of half marathons (1.36 - 1.45) and 10k (55 - 75 mins) races over the years plus a number of cross country races like the 100k race across the south downs (1998) (17 hrs!). I intend to complete the race in sub 4.00.
Name: Ashley Langton
Brief running history:
I took up running after rupturing my ACL playing football and entered my one and only full marathon in New York in 2002 finishing in a time of 3hr 56 mins. This should have been the catalyst for my new running career but since then I have only managed to run the Great North Run and a few 10k races despite regular training runs.
Reasons why RW should train me:
I try to run as often as possible (either on a treamill or outside) and believe being chosen by RW would enable me to train to my full capacity as I feel I could possibly run 3hr 30 mins with the right training and possibly even quicker if my belly was to get smaller! I am a normal 32 year old chap with three young children who would benefit from the structured coaching sessions. I have read past features on those lucky enough to be previously chosen and have always secretly wished I would one day get the same once in a lifetime opportunity.
Since New York, I have always watched the London Marathon on tv and have often thought about running London but never really had the guts to enter - hopefully this will change!
Predicted Marathon Time:
Would love to beat 3hr 56 mins and believe 3hrs 30 mins is possible with the right advice and training.
I started running in May 2005 to keep fit and lose my pot belly. I was no longer playing football often to maintain a reasonable level of fitness and I was determined I was not going to move up to 36" waist trousers. The only thing my gym membership was exercising was my bank blance. Later that year I ran my first 10k. The enjoyment of competing in races and the community I found with runners real and virtual ensured I kept at it.
The goal looming in my head was to run a marathon and with my 40th birthday aproaching in March 2007 I resolved to do so. I entered the Duchy Marathon and secured a Golden Bond place for FLM2007 with the British Heart Foundation. Despite inadequate training I completed the Duchy in 4:52 and was confident I would improve on this at London. Four days before the race I came down with tonsilitis. I ran anyway and dragged my sorry butt home in hugely disappointing 5:04.
My long-term running goal is to run a marathon in a time I am proud of. My half-marathon pb is 1:51 and I am sure I can manage a 4 hour marathon. I have subsequently entered two more marathons but have not made it to the start owing to injury and family circumstances. I feel that with this expert support I will be able to achieve my goal and top-up the money I raised for the BHF in 2007.
Hi Catherine,,,, Here goes.
Name.. Gatton
Running History.....On and off ( more of) I have been running for about 20 years.( I am 63 years old)Have run many half marathons and full marathons around the globe However I have never had any structured training to go by hence my results havn't been that good. Like alot of other runners I have used a bit of this training method and a bit of that and in the end have ended up confusing myself.
Reasons why I would like you to train me.
My friends say "you did't you do well at your age" but that isn't what I want to acheive before I hang up my racing days.I would like to achieve a sub 5 hr marathon just the once.Yes, I know you will receive many request for this opportunity to join in with your training ...I would like mto prove to others that you can acheive a dream even at a senior age if you put your mind to it.
Predicted Marathon Finish
As stated above sub 5 hrs would be a dream.
Thank you for your time to read this...
I love running and have been doing the odd half marathon and 10k run since I was old enough to enter, unfortunately I didn't realise how much I loved running until May this year when I tore the ligaments in my ankle, my physio has been going well and I have recently been told I can start running again, my running is still restricted but there is no reason to feel I won't be ready for the marathon in 6 months time. I am itching to do a full marathon and entered the London ballot this year before I injured my ankle, however did not secure a place.
My half marathon PB is 1 hr 43mins and 10K is 45mins, taking into account my lack of training recently I think a sub 4 hour 30min marathon will be a target easily reached.
To win this competition would give me the boost I need to get me back on the running wagon. I don't have the most amount of running experience and the expert training and advice would keep help me understand and acheive my goals with more passion and enthusiasm than before. If I'm chosen prepare to watch me grow through my training and readjust my time goals as my fitness for running improves.
Name Karen Quinn
Brief running history I started running 20 years ago to lose weight and to join my hubby in races although I could never keep up with him. Over the years I have run many marathons, a lot for charity, the fastest being 4hrs 33. I have also done lots of halfs and 10ks and one ultra. I just ran to enjoy myself and keep fit. I was very focused and did approx 45 miles per week.
Reasons why you should train me. Over the last few years I lost my focus and only ran about 10 miles per week. The weight went back on big style and I lost the fitness levels I had. I am now 54, overweight and unhappy. Many people say I will never regain the level of fitness and running I had and don't think I can lose the weight again. I would like to prove them all wrong and show that even at my age it can be done. Having this fantastic opportunity to follow a Running World schedule and have focused training and excellent coaching would give me the focus and determination to get myself back on track and get back to something I really enjoyed.
Predicated Marathon Finish Time To go under 5.30 would make me so happy and show that I am not too old or fat to take to the roads again.
Hello Catherine,here goes nothing
I started running in the January of 2001 after having secured a place in the FLM. i had decided to enter to raise money for breast cancer care who looked after my mum during a breast cancer scare. i was 16 stone and very un-fit but i trained as hard as i could and managed to finish in 4.42 over taking Sir Stev redgrave on the way!! i then joined aclub as i was hooked and managed to get an entry for 2003 dropping my time to 3.09. i ran in 08 and managed 3.04 but hit the wall at 21 miles after going through 20 in 2:14. i also run fell road and XC for my club Horwich.
REasons why i need you to train me.
I have narrowly missed out on 3 hours twice now due to preparing in correctly. the trouble is i don't know where i went wrong. i have three kids now under school age so finding time to train can be a bit of a challenge meaning your input into getting the best out of my training would be crucial. i also work for myself and running is my stress reliever. i love running but running is a spotr you can enjoy even more when you are doing it well.
Predicted marathon finish.
I am hoping for as close to 2;45 as possible. i thought i was capable of sub 3 this time but i hit the wall and like i say finished in 3.04. with a bit of luck i can have you help me do it
Thanks very much, Nick.
Well here I am! I would love one of these places!
I joined a running club 2 years ago, and have gone from 1:16:01 to 1:01:37 on a 10K. I have done 2 half marathons and loads of 10ks and 5 ks and I love my running. I have shrunk from a size 16 to a size 12/14 which is lovely and I feel sooo much healthier!
I never wanted to run a marathon and then 4 months ago my running club friends bullied (yes!) me into the team for the Beachy Head Marathon 2 days ago. I never thought I would finish, it took my 7hours 40min and I cried at the end I was so proud I had done it. I loved it (although boy I still hurt today!)
I did enter the London ballot and was rejected - I thought I would be relieved but I was hugely disappointed. I ran/walked Beachy Head but I would love to have a chance at the Big One, and run it.
I would like to aim for a time beginning with 5 hours, whether 5:05 or 5:55.
xx Alex
I would like to be chosen, firstly so that I can raise money for the Parkinson's Disease Society and secondly, to have a great time. To train, blog and run the London marathon with your support would make the coming year unforgettable.
About ten years ago my mother was diagnosed with Parkinsons. She is now unable to anything for herself and is doubly incontinent. The society has provided invaluable help to my father and I am trying to do something in return to help other sufferers.
Not having run since my school days I undertook my first race in June '08, aged 48 raising £260 and finishing the 10k in 56 minutes. My second race, in October was the Royal Parks Half, finishing in 2 hours 1 minute. With your proper, structured training, I would aim to complete the run in around 4 hours.
Name.. Nicola Bates
Running History.....
I started in June, with a first aim of the London 10k in July, which I completed, yesterday I ran my third 10k, with the aim to start doing half marathons from December.
Having appreciated the training effort needed for half marathons and full marathons I have now given up smoking, to allow my lungs to do their job.
to be able to have the confidence to train properly and to complete a marathon would be something that I would never have felt I could achieve
I 25 and am a generally fit person (other than the past history of smoking) having played hockey for the previous six years
I would like you to train me, as I believe its something I may not have the opportunity to do on my own.
Each time I set myself a challenge, first the 10k (tick) then the half marathon( fingers crossed, will be ok from Dec) and finally the marathon - but I am in no doubt that to be successful I need some experienced help! My commitment would be above 110% and I would put my heart and soul into making the most of this opportunity. I would also like to run for a charity that tends not to get much exposureI believe I have shown commitment in giving up smoking (obvious one I know)and putting my hockey on hold until I reach my achievment of completing a marathon
I would like to finish in 4.30, based on my target time of half marathons in 2 hours.
Name Cathy Davies
Brief running history I started running around 5 years ago to improve my fitness, and was quickly bitten by the running bug. I now compete in local races around twice a month, distances from 10k up to 1/2 marathon, and would love to make London my first marathon.
I love the community atmosphere of a local village race but I also love the buzz of a big city race, and have completed, amongst others, the Great North Run.
Reasons why you should train me. I suffer from Type 1 Diabetes and find running helpful in controlling my condition; however it can also be very difficult to balance blood sugars during and after running. I am aware that there are many other diabetic runners and I think it would be useful for readers pick up tips on the way I manage my condition whilst training for an arduous race distance such as the marathon.
I am also planning on completing the Marathon des Sables, ideally in 2012 which is the next available race, I would see training for the Marathon distance as a stepping stone towards the ultra race distance
Predicated Marathon Finish Time 3.30 - 3.45
Hi, I'd love it!
Name: Jezza_B
Brief running history: Started 8 yrs ago to help with footy fitness, but gave up footy in 2003 due to combination of fatherhood, old age, ever decreasing ability, and fact I enjoyed running much more without a ball to worry about. Have done 6 marathons, and plenty of shorter road races and xc. Active member of local running club. Had a great run, by my standards, in FLM08 to pb with 3.02 at age 40 (previous best in 2004 was 3.11) so have a "good for age" place for FLM09. Highest weekly mileage in training was 36, off 3-4 runs p/w.
Reason why we should train you: Negative split at FLM08 showed I paced it pretty well, a few tweaks to training and I can get under the 3 hour barrier. Maybe with help, I can achieve even more.
Predicted marathon time: without your help, maybe, 2.59. With professional help, definitely quicker.
Name: Victoria Gibbs (age 21)
Brief running history: Started jogging: age 14Ran my first marathon London 07 (for charity) after very little training due to what turned out to be Piriformis syndrome, a busy 2nd year of medical degree, and didn't quite cope with the heat - ended up 5h17. Wasn't happy! But was incredibly happy I didn't give into the urge to lie on one of those St John Ambulance Stretchers!
Motivated to train for Paris 08, got a tibial stress fracture during training, perhaps I was a little *too* motivated.... and had to take the 8 weeks off before the marathon. Enjoyed the marathon immensly and finished in 4h47 which was fantastic given I hadn't run for ages!
Now: I have a ballot place for London 09 and am already 1 month into training, having just about brought myself back to "pre stress-fracture" levels!
Reason why we should train you: I'm highly motivated and find I motivate other people to run as much as myself! Never make excuses such as "I'm too tired to run" as find it a bit silly as I'm training to run through exhaustion! Always see the positives out of a run, even 'bad' runs, and look to how I can improve next time. Good at motivating myself to get out on those 19 milers, however lack a fair amount of knowledge in how to train for speed and intervals and think we could really work together on this one! I think I have a lot to learn about training but am so excited about it!
Predicted marathon time: 4.29 but the sky's the limit!?
So please pick me! Now to read back on what others have said and kick myself for not saying it myself
Name: M.ister W
Brief running history: I've been running for 5 years, working my way up to my first marafun (FLM) in 2005. I finished the race but was well below my expectations. I was delighted to finish but disappointed with my time. Although I continued running I very soon turned to the dark side and took up triathlon. On the way to tackling Ironman in 2007 I decided to face down my marathon demons in Dublin. Unfortunately it was even worse than FLM and I finished well down on my target. Of course I then had the opportunity to run a third marathon as part of Ironman but I can't really compare times as 180km of cycling before the run tends to slow you down a bit. Even so, I was less than 30 minutes off my PB.
Reason why we should train you: After a couple of bad marathons you start to get the feeling that maybe 26.2 miles isn't the distance for you. I've done a couple of ultras and had a great time and I'm quite happy with my half marathon PB so what's the problem with 26.2 miles? That's a question I'd like an answer to. Am I just doing the training wrong, do I need to do something different during the race or should I hang up my running shoes and take up knitting?
Predicted marathon time: That's a very good question. My PB is 3:57 and my half marathon PB is 1:37. Can you see the problem? 3:45 would make me very happy. 3:30 would be better than sex.
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Brothers and Sisters
We recently welcomed a new baby boy to our family! Charlie was born on September 7th. The little prince has been here for only a few weeks and yet it's difficult to remember life without him. There have been many special Charlie moments that stand out in recent days but my favorite, thus far, has been witnessing the introductions of his siblings.
For the past nine months we had been trying to prepare our two older children for the arrival of their brother. They were vaguely aware that change was coming. They knew their mother was expanding, and they were quick to point out that she couldn't play freeze tag like she used to. "Is it because of the baby?!" my son would ask. We talked a lot about babies. We discussed names. They helped decorate the nursery. But the concept of a new brother was still pretty abstract.
Then, on the morning of September 8th, my husband brought my son and daughter to the hospital to meet the new baby. My heart warmed as they walked gingerly (they rarely do anything gingerly!) into the room. Their eyes filled with wonder. They climbed onto the hospital bed and gazed at their brother. They wanted to touch him and hold him. When Charlie started to fuss, my older son started singing the lullaby "Tender Shepherd." My daughter joined in with her version of "Tender Shopper." Their sweet little voices blended together to soothe their new sibling. They instinctively were already protective and nurturing of their little brother.
The relationships we build with our siblings can be some of the most influential, rewarding relationships of our lives. I am so grateful for my brother and sister. We have shared a common experience growing up in the same household. We are each different but ultimately we would do anything for one another. It's a bond that distance and time cannot change.
I feel blessed to have been given another healthy baby boy. I feel equally thankful and honored to be able to share this blessing with my children. One of the most fulfilling parts of being a mom, for me, is watching my children grow up together. Despite all the bickering and the teasing, my daughter still races to the door when her big brother comes home from school, hugs him and yells, "I missed you!" Similarly when my sister visited from Rhode Island last week and came to the door, I gave her a hug because I missed her!
I hope it stays this way always. I know there will be bumps along the road, but I hope my children retain the same amount of wonder, love, gratitude and care for their siblings that they had that September morning. I know I will.
What about you? Do you remember introducing your children? Do you feel a bond with a brother or sister that is unbreakable? Do you have a surrogate sibling–a friend or an in-law you have known forever that is like a brother or sister? Do you remember when you first met? Let me know!


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Annual Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Expo Unveils Hundreds of New Products and Outdoor Cooking Trends for 2012
Atlanta, Georgia (March 1, 2012) – The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA) unveils the hottest new products and trends the barbecue industry has to offer today during HPBExpo, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. With more than 300 exhibitors and nearly 5,000 attendees, the annual Expo is the largest indoor-outdoor living show in North America showcasing the latest must-have products for barbecues, outdoor kitchens and tailgates.
With 86 percent of North American households owning a grill or smoker, and the majority (62 percent) of grill owners using their grills year round, the barbecue industry remains hot. Shipments of grills and smokers reached more than 14.7 million in 2011 alone.
"With the continued popularity of outdoor cooking, manufacturers are looking for new ways to keep the spark of this favorite activity alive. The focus of 2012 is all-in-one work areas, multi-functional grills, keeping safety a top priority and continuing to innovate accessories for easier and fun cooking experiences," said Leslie Wheeler, HPBA communications director. "From the grilling novice to the most seasoned chef, this year's Expo offers something for everyone."
2012 Trend Watch
With the warmer months and peak outdoor cooking season fast approaching, consumers can expect to see grills, smokers and outdoor living products in high demand. Unveiled today at HPBExpo, the trends that will drive sales during 2012 and beyond include:
One-Stop Shop: With the 24/7 lifestyle many are now living, having everything in one place is always ideal, and desired. New outdoor cooking units are focusing on this with stainless steel refrigerators, bottle openers, beverage centers, brick ovens and other cooking elements built right in, providing a satisfying and convenient outside cooking experience.
Safety First: Safety has always been a priority for the industry, but in 2012, we are seeing even more innovations. From new propane tank carriers that sit upright in the trunk or back seat while in compliance with published safety standards, to new grills that use the turbo-effect cooking method created by a blower system that does not use any propane or explosive fuels, these new products are designed with safety in mind.
Portable-n-Powerful: Easy, practical and durable, portable grills and smokers are key to getting the grill party started no matter the location. Perfect for tailgates, picnics and camping, today's portable grills and smokers are not only lightweight, but come equipped with new features and technologies, like infrared grilling, to make on-the-go outdoor cooking a category of its own.
Accessories Come Out on Top: One of the hottest trends of 2012 is the outdoor cooking accessory. Every year, manufacturers come up with new and innovative ways to make your cooking experience easy and fun. Pellets now come infused with spices to give your food intense flavor with no mess or soaking. Also new this year, an all-in-one grilling utensil with a heat shield grip to ensure you can grill your food and still beat the heat. Attachments include fish flippers, slider flippers, fork attachment and barbecue sauce brush attachment.
Shipments Remain Strong in 2011
In 2011, more than 14.7 million grills and smokers shipped in North America with a slight decrease (1.88%) from 2010. Gas grills continue to top the charts as the most popular type of grill, followed by charcoal and electric.
- Total Gas Grill Shipments (57 percent of sales) – 8,445,000
- Total Charcoal Grill Shipments (41 percent of sales) – 6,047,000
- Total Electric Grill Shipments (2 percent of sales) – 288,000
Re-ignite the Spark!
May is National Barbecue Month and the kick-off to the peak grilling and smoking season, and also a prime time for consumers to buy the latest grilling and outdoor equipment and accessories. Retailers see their highest sales during the summer months, but also recognize steady sales continuing into the fall with consumers cooking outdoors well past Labor Day and into the winter months.
To keep up-to-date with the latest and greatest outdoor cooking tips, tricks and recipes throughout National Barbecue Month and all year long, follow HPBA on Facebook: www.facebook.com/HPBABarbecue, and Twitter: www.twitter.com/HPBA_Barbecue.
For more industry and HPBExpo information, please visit www.hpba.org and www.hpbexpo.com.
About Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA)
The 2,800-member Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA), based in Arlington, VA, is the North American industry association for manufacturers, retailers, distributors, representatives, service firms and allied associates for all types of hearth, barbecue and patio appliances, fuels and accessories. The association provides professional member services and industry support in education, statistics, government relations, marketing, advertising, and consumer education.
Leslie Wheeler
Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association
703-522-0086, ext.116
Carrie Soforenko


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