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Because I'm the Director of Changing Attitude, I've felt it necessary to be circumspect about revealing too much about my experience of God. I have been worried in the past that I would be pounced on and attacked by those fundamentalists who believe in a very literal God. In the US the literalists denounce people who think about God in the way I do with intense venom on web sites such as VirtueOnLine and Stand Firm. I didn't particularly want to be on the receiving end of their venom.
But as is obvious to those who read this blog, I have become far more open in writing about what I truly believe over the last two years. Yet even now, it can be easier to let someone else voice what I really think and believe. So I'm turning for a second time this week to Rachel Mann (and I hope I'm not stealing too much from you, Rachel, or embarrassing you too much!). I'm continuing to read Dazzling Darkness and today came upon passages that put into words ideas that in the context of the Equal Marriage debate, evoked intense feelings. And before I forget – Rachel's book is wonderful – buy it and read it!
At the heart of the book are two chapters, Getting naked with God and Finding a Voice in which Rachel writes about the need in Christian life to strip away the false self and not be ashamed, from where we can begin to find our own, authentic voice.
Following a series of harrowing crises, Rachel says she:
"… began to trust myself and began to trust God – God liberated from unthinking tradition, religious rules and theological convention."
"It is so tempting to try to turn Christian faith into a kind of morality and talk about the need for Christian values. The Way of Christ is not, first and foremost, about correct behaviour. It is about the death of self and, in the midst of that death, receiving life, thereby helping us to become who we truly are. All of this will have implications for how we live; but it is really about who we are. It is about transformation and discovery. It is about meeting the Living God."
Changing Attitude seems to be spending a huge amount of time and energy engaging with people who are totally convinced that the Way of Christ is indeed entirely about correct behaviour. These people have tyrannised the Church into compliance with their views, or if not quite that, are imposing constraints and compromises on General Synod's freedom to follow the call of the Spirit in opening new, radical space in our Church for women and LGB&T people.
For many of us, it is not possible to be fully who we are in the Church of England. Every day now I hear from people who are in despair about the false images of God which are driving Church policy and infect even the House of Bishops.
I'm grateful to Rachel for putting into words ideas that are not rocket science and which Richard Rohr and many others have been writing about for decades, going back to Teilhard de Chardin and Dietrich Bonheoffer in the 1930s and 40s.
"I found myself in a place where I not only understood in a visceral way the notion of God's priority for the excluded, silenced and vulnerable, but also needed to articulate an expansive conception of God. The Christian church has legitimated certain ways of talking about God – male, fatherly, monarchical and so on. Such ways of talking have been so dominant that they have, despite protests to the contrary, led many to believe that these are 'rigid designators' – that they tell the exhaustive truth about God in which sign and signified are united. These designations are metaphorical – that is, they reveal truths, they feed imagination, but they are not facts."
"If God was in me – a trans, lesbian, disabled, chronically ill person – then she too, metaphorically, was all of these things. In asserting this metaphorical reality, which has so often been lost and ignored, God is found and freed and can set free."
"God has always been bigger, freer and more capable of embracing difference than our safe human categories usually allow. If we are all bearers of the image of God, then we make fools of ourselves when we try to make that image overly determined and safe. It is a human instinct and understandable but when we let that instinct lead, we betray the possibilities of God which dwell within each of us."
It is still with a huge sense of relief and affirmation that I read passages such as these. I want to shout a huge AMEN and ALLELUIA, and scream with relief that I can take the risk of revealing my own growing freedom from fear of the little, nasty punitive God aggressively pursued by conservatives and my expansive excitement at the whole body energy released when I immerse my wounded gay self in the bigger, freer, all-embracing God whose image we all bear.
I need to be reminded of this almost daily. We who are working for a Church which values women and LGB&T people are confronted daily with messages which trigger the small self that wants the freedom to live creatively untroubled by the fears of those worshipping a small God who they think will be placated by the defeat of the equal marriage Bill.
This week, CARE, The Christian Institute, Christian Concern and the Christian Medical Fellowship have called for a National Day of Prayer for Marriage on Sunday, 2 June.
The following day, Monday 3 June, the House of Lords is apparently to debate a motion tabled by independent Peer, Lord Dear, former HM Chief Inspector of Police. The call for prayer says that if the vote succeeds, the Government's Bill will have suffered a decisive defeat. They claim it is an opportunity to vote down the whole same-sex marriage Bill. They encourage Christians throughout the nation to pray for that result.
The problem with this is that I think they really believe in an interventionist God who can change the outcome of the Bill. They really believe that something evil is being enacted. I know this is insane. I have to keep reassuring myself that I am not mad to have come to the belief, hard fought as was Rachel's, that despite all that many Christians say about me, I AM, I REALLY AM, infinitely and unconditionally loved by God EXACTLY for who I am, because God created me gay and blessed me with the awareness that I was gay at the age of 11. This awareness didn't make life easy. It's taken fifty years of work on myself and work from God in me, to release more and more of the guilt an anxiety that being gay in a prejudiced Church and society inculcates.
Thank you, Rachel for putting your experience into a book and allowing me to read passages which remind me that I am wholly and Holy a child of God.
And that leaves my opening question on the table to be answered by General Synod and the House of Bishops: Is the Church of England going to find a way to help people become who they truly are?


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Awww, parents….I know, there is nothing more heart wrenching than hearing your child describe how a once close friend has become the source of great distress due to their hurtful words or actions. It hurts at 4 years old and hurts just as bad at 17. Ugh – teasing, bullying – aren't you just sick of hearing about them? Don't you just wish kids could be kind to one another? I know I do, but there are some real things you can do to help your child deal with these situations, learn important life lessons along the way, and actually come out stronger in the end! Here are the top 7 things I think you should know when it comes to these subjects:
1) KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TEASING & BULLYING: Here is how I define bullying: chronic misbehavior targeting a specific individual or group with the intention of causing physical or emotional harm. If the situation is not chronic, aimed toward a particular person, or causing harm, than it probably falls into the category of teasing. This is an important distinction when you discuss the situation with your child or child's teacher. Calling everything "bullying" tends to seem exaggerated and may make your child feel like a real victim with little power and they may be reluctant to engage with other students again. How you present your information (and how often) may also affect the way in which situations are handled by your child's teacher or school. If you are chronically complaining about minor issues, your information may not be taken as seriously as you would like. Remember the boy who cried wolf that we remind our kids of – same goes for us parents. Don't overreact, but DO present facts and look to problem solve as a team with your child and their school.
2) TEASING IS NORMAL: Yes, that's right. Despite our best wishes, teasing and banter between friends is perfectly normal during the adolescent years. Think about you and your adult friends. Do you ever tease each other in good fun or gossip about each other? Do feelings get hurt occasionally within your social circle? For 99% of us the answer is probably, "YES." As adults, most of us have learned how to handle these incidents without a great deal of drama, but that's because we have had practice! Unfortunately, our kids have to go through some of these experiences in order to get practice and become experts in shrugging off minor issues and confronting big ones appropriately. However, just because teasing is normal doesn't mean it is nice or should be tolerated. Continue to encourage your student to do the right thing each and every time!
3) KNOW YOUR CHILD – Every person has what I call "soft spots." For some it is their weight, other it is their glasses, or being short. Whatever it is, comments on this topic may sting more than on another topic. For instance, let's say a group of boys call a boy in the school play "gay." Although he may not like it, he may also not pay much attention to the comment because he is secure, confident, and happens to really like theater. He may let it roll off his shoulders, but if they made the same comment to a boy on the football team who is inwardly questioning his sexuality – you may have a brawl on your hands or a suicidal student. See the difference? You may not have expected those reactions from those kids, but it all depends on what their soft spot is inside.
We all have our areas of weakness, but you have to remember – there are plenty of overweight children, kids with glasses, or short people that don't get teased on a daily basis. What is it about your student that draws negative attention? If you know your child's soft spots, help them come up with a witty comment to dismiss any banter that may come their way, so they are prepared. Hear a "four-eyes" comment? Come back with a, "I know. You think these glasses are bad? You should have seen the last pair I had. They were like coke bottles." It is really hard to razz a kid who agrees with you. Once kids know that the teasing won't get to someone, they have more respect for them and will leave them alone! Most kids are just looking for a reaction and once they get one – they'll keep going. If your child stays calm and doesn't verbally defend every comment, the teasers typically lose steam and power.
4) NO BLAME: This is a tricky one. Please understand that I never blame a child for being teased or bullied, but parents have to have their eyes wide open. If your child is consistently being pushed around by other kids (figuratively, not literally), there are a few things you need to think through before you go into their school claiming they are being bullied.
a. Is your child a part the situation in any way? Often times I find that parents have a difficult time believing that their child may be part of the problem. Children are smart and naturally try to defend their actions by telling a story that highlights other kids' negative attributes and makes them look a little more innocent than they really are. The best thing you can do to investigate the situation is to ask questions. Don't go in to the school slinging blame onto another child, but go in asking about what your child's relationship is like with their peers. State facts and listen – your child's teacher should have a realistic feel for what might be going on!
b. If you truly find that your child is the victim and the teacher is agreeing, we have to think about two things: One, does this teasing fall into the realm of normal? How often are you hearing complaints about this same child and how severe is the teasing? If the answer is infrequent or mild, maybe you need to hang back a bit. Ask your child how they plan to solve the problem and see if they can come up with an appropriate solution on their own. This is very empowering and shows you trust them to handle their own situations.
Two, is your child a "teacup" or are you a "superhero parent"? Does he/she tend to be overly sensitive to comments and/or do you tend to swoop in and fix every problem for them? If two is your answer then read over assertiveness skills – they are going to need them and you may have to take your cape off for a while (as hard as that might be). I keep mine in the glove compartment just in case! The hardest part of growing up is letting your kids falter a bit, but it will give them much more confidence and strength in the end.
5) SOLUTIONS: Assertiveness is by definition an appropriate, honest way of communicating your needs. This is an invaluable tool. All people will have individuals in their lives that they dislike. It may be a peer in high school or a boss as an adult, but in any case we all need skills to deal with different personalities. Wouldn't it be great to give your child the gift of problem solving and "people management" early on in life? Just think about how smooth life will be for them.
The first step in doing this is listening. Sometimes our kids come to us with issues, but don't really want us to do anything. They just want a sounding board, so before you go call the principal or another child's parent (this is almost always a NO-NO) and embarrass them to no end, ask them if they need your help or if they want to take care of it themselves. If they do want help, try to help them come up with solutions, practice starting a difficult conversation or witty comebacks that won't start a battle.
If your child is still struggling, try to encourage your student to talk to their teacher or school counselor. As an adolescent, parent involvement can be humiliating and create further problems for them. If you are at your wits end and nothing seems to be working, there are counselors and psychologists who can work with your child both inside and/or outside of school to improve their social skills and assertiveness. Sometimes it is nice to step out of the picture and let the professionals do the work. They can practice various scenarios and give your student more confidence in handling situations independently. Don't take it personally, you may be saying all the right things, but at this age almost any adult is more interesting and knowledgeable than you!
Lastly and most importantly, you know your child best. If they are floundering too long and you are concerned the teasing is going too far or affecting their functioning in any way (academically, socially, or emotionally), you may need to step in. Just try to be discrete and include your child in the plan – your child will appreciate this attempt!
6) PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH: If you want your child to learn proper assertiveness skills, show them the way! When you and your spouse disagree on something, model good behavior during your argument. Fight fair! The same goes for social issues. Don't gossip in your household. If your children hear you, they believe it is okay and will probably do the same at school, which will undoubtedly get them in trouble. This even applies to the teasing situation. If your kids hear you blaming everyone else for their misery, then they will believe they are a victim of what the world brings their way and have no control over their happiness. Instead, grant them the ability to shrug off minor problems and teach them how to handle the major ones appropriately. Remember, they will be going off to college shortly and you want them to have the skills to make these distinctions and the confidence to handle problems on their own!
7) BULLYING SHOULD NOT BE TOLERATED: If your child is truly being chronically targeted, your school should be doing something about it! Don't tolerate being pushed aside or minimized, climb the chain of command until you get some results!
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Despite a doubling of the current workforce, the president of the Ralmax Group of Companies doesn't think it will be difficult to attract suitable skilled employees.
"We'll be hiring the trades necessary. We've never had a problem finding trades," said Ian Maxwell with Ralmax Group, which includes Point Hope Maritime (PHM) and United Engineering.
Ralmax will need fabricators, welders, machinists, pipefitters, mechanics, shipwrights, painters and blasters.
He said there won't be any need to go off-shore to find workers.
He was bullish on the reputation of the Victoria area, called it an awesome place to work and live.
The company bought about a 12-acre piece of industrial harbour land in Victoria that it had been leasing from the Province of B.C.
The deal was part of a land swap, which saw the City of Victoria give up the harbour land to the province, in exchange for downtown pieces of land the city had been eyeing.
Maxwell's purchase, which gives him about 28 acres total of harbour land, close to downtown Victoria, has opened the door to the $30-million expansion. It includes demolition of aged structures, construction of a new metal fabrication shop and the building of additional spur lines to bolster the existing marine railway.
The expansion will increase the shipyard's capacity by at least 30 per cent.
Maxwell, 60, who got his start as an 18-year-old truck driver, had a handful of employees in 2003 and now employs about 150 people.
He said that companies must pay well if they expect to attract workers to a region with high house prices.
Recently, the company surveyed a cross-section of 30 employees and found that the average wages and benefits per employee totaled about $100,000 per year for the company's shipyard workers, Maxwell said.
The president of the B.C. Building Trades is glad that the province decided to sell the harbour land to Ralmax because the ability to support more work means that long-term, good-paying jobs will be created.
"Keeping industrial land available in downtown Victoria provides quality, family-oriented jobs," said Lee Loftus.
He compared it to Burnaby, where he lives, where industrial land has disappeared and been replaced with high-priced condos.
In the last five years, it's been difficult for B.C. employers to find certain trades, particularly welders, Loftus said, since many have gone to Northern B.C. or Alberta, where wages are higher.
But in B.C., a lot of pulp and saw mills have closed or downsized, meaning that skilled tradespeople are available.
Workers from Eastern Canada have also come west to plug some holes.
It's a short-term solution though, Loftus said.
"In the next five years, they'll be a lot of retirements. Employers need to spend more time in training," he said.
"Ralmax is in a good position. They have steady employment, good contracts."
When Maxwell considers employees, he looks for one key ability.
"In our industry, education is important, but work ethic is most important," Maxwell said.
'If someone is reliable and has a good work ethic, there's lots of opportunities."
At Ralmax, apprentices are hired and given a chance to see what they want to do while giving the company a chance to see what they're capable of.
After being connected with a journeyman or apprenticeships, new employees are assisted with navigating the training requirements.
Ralmax also has its own training program, developed in partnership with the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations.
Ralmax and the two First Nations launched Salish Sea Industrial Services, with majority ownership held by the two First Nations.
The company, which does dredging, pile driving, construction, demolition and maintenance, recruits and trains First Nations members.
Since 2012, 45 First Nations employees have been hired and the retention rate is 69 per cent.
Much of Ralmax's expansion hinges on B.C.'s liquified natural gas (LNG) industry.
Maxwell said Point Hope Maritime is well-positioned to install and maintain ships that will be converting to LNG.
PHM completed a recent $20-million retrofit of BC Ferries' Tachek, which included introduction of a hybrid engine to prepare for B.C. Ferries' plan to convert their fleet to LNG.
And United Engineering has secured one LNG-related contract, is bidding on others and can also provide services in Kitimat.
One factor holding up Ralmax's planned expansion is the Johnson Street Bridge project, which replaces the aging structure.
"Everything we want to do is subject to completion of the new bridge," Maxwell said.
His company wants to sit down with the City of Victoria and discuss how work on the bridge can be done most expeditiously and how PHM could possibly assist the process.
Maxwell anticipates Ralmax's full-scale expansion won't fully start until fall 2014.
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Hey Ive been a runner since I was 16- now 24 and never stuck at it. Ive always been on and off letting life get in the way. Now its time to start from scratch again. Ive done plenty of running this year so far entered 2 10ks etc but the dream has always been to run a marathon...
I have took the plunge to teach myself midfoot running as a heel striker i was always getting injuries and intend to run the marathon this way. I dont intend this to be a deabte about footstriking. This my diary of events leadning up to my marathons. Its my marathon journey which I hope will inspire people, make them reflect and go out and acheive their own new miles stone.
I started from scratch in terms of mileage when i went to midfoot so this week Im carrying on running just 2 miles a day. Building it up slowly. I hope you enjoy my journey.. I know I will. Edinburgh 2013 here I come!


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The 2012 Summer Olympics are, in part, a celebration of countries coming together and striving for excellence. For Urban Zen, it's been no different. London and the Olympics has been the setting for the latest journey of the "Discover Haiti" exhibition at Maison d'Haiti in the William Road Gallery. Curated by Urban Zen and Nomad Two Worlds, Discover Haiti is a collaboration, spearheaded by Donna Karan and Russell James, of designers, artists and filmmakers to present the potential of Haiti's creativity to a wide consumer base and design base. It is a project that is very close to Donna Karan's heart. As a designer and a philanthropist, she often says, "Whatever you've been given, it's to give back."
Hosted by John McAslan + Partners, with support from the Clinton Foundation, the exhibit promotes economic development in Haiti by supporting local artists, while also honoring Haiti's rich, dynamic culture and history. On display at Maison d'Haiti, the first official National House that Haiti has ever had at the Olympic games, are art, accessories, clothing, and home furnishings designed and produced in Haiti.
The exhibit was launched with a formal reception on July 25, 2012, featuring remarks by Haitian Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe. The inaugural event was also attended by Urban Zen designer Donna Karan, Head of Olympic Committee Jean-Edouard Baker, and Lord Griffiths of Burry Port. The Maison D'Haiti also hosted many special events and meetings including the Haitian Prime Minister's meeting with Prince Charles and Foreign Secretary William Hague during which the UK pledged to re-open their consulate in Port-au-Prince.
Discover Haiti at the Maison D'Haiti will be open throughout the duration of the Olympics, Monday – Friday 8:30am – 6pm, at The William Road Gallery, 7-9 William Road, London NW13ER.
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Osheaga review: The Black Keys expand their coloursClick here for our music writers' complete coverage from Day 3 of the Osheaga Music and Arts Festival's 10th edition.
Concert review: The Black Keys at the Bell Centre; Sept. 18, 2014The Black Keys at the Bell Centre, Sept. 18. To see more of Pierre Obendrauf's photos, click here. Love is blind, but it may also be deaf, a thought that ...
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The Big Picture: What demographics data is telling us about the WA community and its future Bernard Salt, Leading Demographer, KMPG
Dr Anne Poelina, Managing Director, Majala Inc
The Intrusion of the Excluded Dr John Falzon, Chief Executive Officer, St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia
A Generational Opportunity is Within our Grasp Ingrid Srinath, Secretary General, CIVICUS - The World Alliance for Citizen Participation
Ontological Coaching: A Holistic Approach to Building Collaborative and High Performance Cultures.
Dr Nicky Howe & Anne Courtney, Southcare Inc
Towards Excellence in Wellness: A User Guide Service Providers.
Susan Johnson & Bonnie Mist, CommunityWest.
Gaining the Competitive Edge: Is There an "Essential Link" between Large and Small NFP Community Organisations?
Wayne Stevenson, Communicare Inc.
Regulatory Reform- Where to Next?
Panellists Include:
David Gilchrist, Curtin Business School
Chris Twomey, WACOSS
David Locke, Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)
Gina Anderson, Centre for Social Impact- Melbourne
Structural Reform in the Early Years.
Helen Creed, WACOSS
"Coming here is very good for me": Approaches to Perinatal Mental Health Issues Amongst Women of Humanitarian Entrant Backgrounds
Dr Liza Beinart & Amelia Hu, Save the Children Australia
Policing a Diverse Community: De Do Do Do's, De Da Da Da's
Maggie Plumb, Western Australia Police
From 'Us and Them' to 'We': Policy collaboration in the mentoring reform
Louise Giolitto, YMCA & Stuart Reid, WA Department for Communities
Raising the Bar: Driving improved outcomes through strengthened partnerships
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Julie Waylen and Chris Hall, MercyCare & Steve Glew, DoCP.
'Doing Foyer': making the Foyer model work in WA Jethro Sercombe, Anglicare WA
From Little Things Big Things Grow - Showcasing based practice from a primary mental health service. Jo Drayton & Maxine Santich, Rural Community Support Service
Creating the Space for Change. Brodie McColloch, Social innovation in WA (SiiWA) & Dr Christopher Kueh, Edith Cowan University
Using Data Effectively to Plan and Report Your Community Impact Bernard Salt Colouring the Horizons in Aged Care Amar Vasani & Karena Sherriff, Independent Living Centre for Multicultural Aged Care
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Boys will be boys: Jet have been adding to their rock'n'roll
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This time last year they were wearing thongs at the ARIA Awards in Sydney, but the members of Jet have since moved to more exclusive confines after recording a handful of tracks in Barbados.
The band oozes a jet-set rock'n'roll lifestyle in photos captured for American GQ magazine, which will appear in the December issue of the Australian publication. Not only are Chris Cester, Mark Wilson, Cameron Muncey and Nic Cester seemingly surrounded by booze and glamorous women, they also fess up to penning fresh tunes, including the rather curiously titled I Only Like You When I'm High.
Needless to say, Chris Cester tells GQ it's unlikely that particular track will make the band's next mainstream album.
The Barbados sessions, which happened earlier this year, provided a much-needed break for the Melbourne boys after relentless touring and promotions following the release of the award-winning album Get Born.
Such was the atmosphere in Barbados, GQ's reporter described the band's high jinks as such: "They drank rum like shipwrecked pirates. Roving entrepreneurs pulled up to the house on jet skis, offering abusable substances for sale. Then they'd wake up, swim in the ocean to shake off the cobwebs to start again."
At least four songs were recorded during the substance-fuelled stint in Barbados - but no one knows whether they'll make the final cut. The band has since knuckled down in the US, bunkered inside a studio in Los Angeles, to work seriously on a range of new tracks.
Music insiders say planning is in the final stages for the release of the new album, most likely to be in the first quarter of next year, with a full-blown tour planned for key territories including the US.Source: The Sun-Herald
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ABC Cancels Soaps 'All My Children' and 'One Life to Live'
Well it's now official; The LA Times reports ABC has cancelled two of its long running daytime soaps. "All My Children" will end this September and "One Life to Lives'" last episodes will air in January 2012. I have to say I'm a little sad at this news. Even though I haven't been able to watch them in a long while, I do admit to catching up with them occasionally on the Soapnet .


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Apart from the obvious look at the time and slow down, I need to some tips don how to slow down in the early parts of a run.
I have just returned from injury and have changed my stylfood running to landing on the ball of my foot. This has had the knock on effect of making me faster overall which is great however I have a habit now of taking that too far at the beginning and destroying my energy for the second half of the run.
any ideas would be great
That's great thanks, I'll try the nose thing first, never realised that would work will give it a go tomorrow!
If you have a clearly defined session then you will either succeed with the session or fail. Success includes executing the Warm Up and Cool Down correctly. Judge the success for yourself when you get back, and document it. Executing a session correctly is more important than grinding out quick miles
Easy running is a really important part of your weekly mileage. It is made up from Easy runs, but also from the start and end of quality sessions. Just read texts such as Daniel's Running Formula to understand why.
Yesterday was a Threshold Session for me. The goal was 15 mins w/up, 30mins Threshold, 15 mins cool down. Paces came out at 7:50min/m w/up, 5:58 min/m Threshold, 8:00 ish cool down.
I gave myself a tick for that session - I class it as a failiure if I overdid the warm up.
Same thing with easy runs, long runs, marathon pace runs, recovery runs etc. Be clear on what you want out of the session, otherwise you won't be on it and pace will drift.
If you have a smartphone, get a running/training app with vocal feedback.
I use endomondo and I've set it to tell me my laptimes, with my "Laps" set to be half mile intervals.
So everytime I hit a half mile it tells me how quick I did it. Then if I am quicker/slower I can adjust accordingly to hit my target pace.
If you want to be really strict on it you can get it to tell you every 0.1 miles!
Of course, you'll need to work out your own target times and do some quick mental aritmetic but it gives the mind something to focus on while your body is putting the effort in


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Official Freddie Mercury Birthday Party Announcement: Pete Malandrone & The Red Special!
A Village Lost & Found Goes GlobalA VILLAGE LOST & FOUND by Brian May & Elena Vidal Goes Global
Following the success of Brian May & Elena Vidal's book A VILLAGE LOST & FOUND in the UK (Published October 2009 by Frances Lincoln, 9780711230392), the authors will be crossing the Atlantic this July to do a series of lectures based on the book on both the East and West coasts of America. The presentation is illustrated with a full 3-D projection slide show, and brings the accompanying texts of T. R. Williams himself to life.
A VILLAGE LOST & FOUND is an authoritative study of the work of T. R. Williams, the prominent 1850s stereo photographer. The book presents an exquisite set of stereo photographs showing the life of a small Oxfordshire village 150 years ago. It is the product of over 30 years intensive research by Brian May, renowned guitarist/song-writer of the legendary band Queen, and photographic historian and conservator Elena Vidal.
Dates for Brian May & Elena Vidal speaking engagements are as follows:
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Definitely a worm issue!!
Those sesame seed looking things are dead worms. They can't survive for long when out of a body. Look at your cats but to see if you see some squirming out. They care 3 types of worms: heart, round or tapeworms. For my cat, I went to to petco and bought Homeopet which is an all-natural worm remover and it works for all three types of worms. It was $18.99. It worked for him. If you go to a vet, he would want for you to bring a samply of his poop so they can diagnose which worm problem your cat has. That is usually $25. They will then charge you another $30-40 for the medication. The medicine the vet will give will take care of the worms in 2-3 days. The homeo pet take about 1-2 weeks depending on the weight and age of your cat. Don't worry about getting worms because it is very hard for humans to get worms that our pets get. It's like 99.99 you won't be affected by them. Hope your kitty gets better!
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It is most likely a tape worm segment. Tape worms shed segments of their bodies while still remaining attached to the host. When the segments exit the rectum they are gooey and white, when they dry they resemble grains of rice. You can take your kitty to the vet and get him/her checked out and dewormed fairly inexpensively or you can purchase over the counter dewormers which depending on the type can work just as well. If you want something over the counter I reccommend Pyrantel, it kills most worms and comes in an easy to give liquid form. Deworming is usually done by administering the first dose and then a second 10-14 days later. Sometimes tape worms can be tough to get rid of and if you do try and over the counter medication and are still seeing segments you should get a stronger prescription dewormer from your vet.
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Oppa Brouwer GWGagnam style! (ESPN) The Washington Capitals won a thriller in Sunrise, Florida, on Tuesday night, outgunning the Florida Panthers 6-5 in overtime at their home arena. The Panthers took the lead twice following an opening goal from Mike Ribeiro, including a two-marker advantage in the third period that looked to have ice the result for the defending Southeast Division champions. But a late charge, fueled by goals from Eric Fehr and Alex Ovechkin, tied the game late for Washington before Troy Brouwer won the game on a second-chance goal following a beautiful lead pass by Nicklas Backstrom. With their win, the Caps are now 4-8-1 and no longer last in the NHL. Small victories, y'all. Penalties continue to be a worrying trend with this edition of the Capitals. It seems as though whenever the Caps begin to play well, they take a penalty of the stupid variety – a puck over the glass, a lazy stick play – and it either costs them a goal or costs them all of their momentum. That is something that cannot happen for a team that needs all the help they can get offensively right now and needs their defensive players to be rested for even strength play, not worn out by killing penalties. Alex Ovechkin is now on a five-game point streak and he is one of the main reasons for this result tonight – both good and bad. His lack of defensive awareness directly led to two Florida goals. One was a bad turnover on a rush up ice and then a lack of backchecking, and another was a total lack of awareness in his own zone (again). But when Ovechkin gets on one of his hot streaks offensively, like he is now, there are few who can score with the regularity or ferocity that he can. But the defensive breakdowns on a team that is no longer an offensive juggernaut need to be addressed, and soon. Oates must begin to earn his keep on this front. Braden Holtby wasn't at his best this evening, one start after a shutout against this same Panther team. He let up some bad goals, had no chance on others, but he came up huge several times, including on odd-man rushes against in this game. His statistics were always going to crash hard after his otherworldly start, but I have seen nothing to think that he can't be a top-level goalie. Both he and Michal Neuvirth have that ability, and seeing who makes the most of it during this shortened season will be interesting. Mike Ribeiro was once again one of the best players on the ice Tuesday night, recording his sixth multi-point game on the season. Not much more to say here, other than acknowledging it and continuing to wonder whether or not he will be re-signed or dealt at the deadline for more pieces if the Caps continue to struggle overall. I would tend to lean towards column A. Mike Green continues to impress. Now up to seven points in 13 games, Green is producing at a respectable rate and is a positive-possession player. He's getting a tad lucky (statistically, at least), but he is eating minutes like he did three years ago and that is a positive sign for this team. In fact, Green created the whole play that saw Washington start their late comeback – carrying the puck into the zone and then firing a low, hard blast for Eric Fehr to tip in. When Green is going, the Capitals are better, and if he can keep this up, they will improve even more. Overall, this was a very impressive victory for these Capitals. The way this season has gone, you almost expected them to pack it in and give up after going down two goals in the third period. But they stuck to their guns, continued to execute their system in the offensive half of the ice, and got two points against a division rival. They're still probably not that good, and there are still very real holes and problems on this roster, but winning is an improvement over losing, and I will take it any day. So enjoy a win for a night – and don't look at the standings. Because unless the Capitals build on this, it won't mean anything. Washington plays next against the Lightning in Tampa on Thursday night. Harry Hawkings is a college student credentialed to cover the Capitals for RtR. Follow him on Twitter here for all your news needs this season.
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Direct Advertisment Can Also Be A Good Alternative To Adsense..
Yahoo Advertisement is avaliable for india or not yet ?
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Hi, this is Pamela from Infolinks. Thanks for including us on this list. I wanted to add that not only are we a great AdSense alternative, but we're also a fantastic AdSense complement if you're looking to boost your revenue even higher. And don't forget, we have many different ad products!
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Radha bro may you please tell me about Buy Sell ads in details ?
I am tired of Adsense tris but not getting approved .My site have only indian traffic.Its only one month old but getting daily 400-600 visitors and 80% of them comes threw Google.So plz tell me the real Alternate of Adsense.
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Thanks for the list…I'm using CPM fun and it is paying pretty good for india traffic.. http://www.cpmfun.com/35392.html
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These ad networks are great but I don't think that all these comparable to Adsense. Google Adsense is different than others.
I signed up with luminate. You should also include bidvertiser.
[…] Although, it's not a complete replacement to Adsense, its way too better than the other Adsense alternatives out […]
edomz.com cost per view network missing in this blog. I believe edomz.com is one of the best network which small publishers like most because of low payment which is only $5 and they pay daily on request and network is reliable and they accept all international traffic.
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they are all not complete alternative but yet good
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I also used pop up advertisments but faced a huge drop in my blog. So i will suggest people to refrain from using them
Hello Radha Krishna…I am looking to get approval from Cliksor,may i knw wht is the minimum requirement 2 get approved??i have come across different opinions,frm pro. bloggers…1- Even if u start ur blog 2day itself,u can get approved!! 2- Your Blog Should have minimum 5000 Page view per day!! ….kindly clarify
Its just awesome to have the opportunity for reading this post…nice tips..
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hi Radha
it is because of your recommendation i am using clicksor in my entertainment blog and it's really very cool ad network.
Million thanks to you.
[…] Google Adsense is #1 in the online advertising space to earn money through blogs. There are several alternatives to Google Adsense which may not replace Adsense but can be counted-in for adding additional income to your pocket and […]
Hi Radhakrishna. Does these adsence alternatives work for indian publishers also. I am finding hard for such alternatives….
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Hi Radha Krishna,
I am agree with you, and from my personal point of view, Chitika and infolinks are the best for Indian traffic.For image based website, lumutate is the best program.
Great post, Thanks for sharing!!
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clicksor require 50% us,canada visitors.
Is suitable for 100% indian traffic.
which is better for indian traffic?
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You made a mistake. Chitika doesn't suits to indian traffic. It needs traffic from us and cannada. Its worst if one has indian traffic. Best otherwise.
It seems that clicksor is not saying well. Low rates. Just google "clicksor did not payment" and see the results.
Hi, as you have put Clicksor in first place, can I assume this is the best among all of them?
I think Bidvertiser is best alternative it pay me more then 35$ and Chitika(silver) pay me around 75$ per month… try this both… both are best
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Chitika is the best among them and pays good but only if you have good search engine traffic from US and Canada
I work with my relative(Prem Prakash) and I want to share my story how Ozone Media, Bengaluru cheated us of our ad money. We signed up in around Nov, 2011 and started showing ads of them using their Zedo network. We were in contact with Anusha, Harish, Anjana and Shravan PS.
We showed ads till Sept-Oct, 2012 but they paid only for 4 months but only after asking it for 100 times! They made the second payment when I removed all their ads from our sites. Shravan tried to convince me to continue the ads. From their behaviour I could clearly smell foul play. I knew they will never pay again. So I removed the ads.
They have a very nice tactis I think – not to pay small publishers. They will delay your payment like anything. Even if they agree, the next date of payment will be last week of next month! Then also payment will not come!
Just beware of this Anjana which is a central fixed piece in this trickery. I'm sure there are plenty more in the boat.
There is at least two complaints I've found on internet, one is from shankarpublisher from MouthShut.com who did not get his money even after 1 year.
Let us form a group and file complaint in the regulatory authorities together.
Just call me at 9837443482 (rag rag gupta … gmail dot com)
Thanks for posting Google adsense Alternative. The post is very helpful to me
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i have found some more alternative for google adsense
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You mentioned Bidvertiser is not suitable for Indian blogs, can you share why?
I was reading some other blog posts on the same topic and they seem to like the network a lot.
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nice info
Hello.. Its really a very helpful an informative post.. I have tried infolinks personally and getting a good response.. They have approved my account within 3 days .. but still my adsense account is not approved.. So i will recommend infolinks and clicksor..
thanks .. happy blogging
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Can i use clicksor with adsense?
I have tried Clicksor for the career website , but its not doing well for me…. is there any other Alternative that give me good return. Still i am waiting for my adsense approval.
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I have a blog of entertinment with movie details,mp3 songs,etc
I have 4000 or more pv and 1000+ uv per day
Adsense,chitika,infolinks are not approved me
And i also tried yllixmedia,bidvertiser,edomz,cpm fun,
But they are pay very low that is .3 or .2 dollars for 4000 pv per day
Have you any suggesion to me
Or any other networks
hi thank you for the information after reading your blog i kept infolinks in my blog can i put another advertiser or not 🙂
Thank you very much, i am using infolinks now 🙂
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Thanks a lot for this alternatives, now I'm trying Chitika !!
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i was looking for an adsense alternative, read a lot about it but still confused. Thanks a lot for your straight forward tips. Will surely try one of your recommended ad platform.
hi can you please visit my blog and inform me whats wrong inmy blog because most of them not approving me.please help me my blog http://krishnavenkat69.blogspot.in/
Hi, perfect info. It seems you have done lots of research in this field, as visible from your replies to comments. I have a niche site related to rental property search in particular city. I am getting 150 uunique visitors every day. Which option would be most profitable for me?
After reading many reviews i think edomz is good and i also using its popup advt
Pop up advt make any trouble in search result ? ?
And how to get edomz banner advertising ??
Please replay
Thank you for "Best Adsense Alternatives for Indian Traffic" i try for adsense from last year but still not get adsense account,so i start using infolinks and chitika on my blog.You also give another option so once again thanks.Also i recently herded about media.net but it need US and UK traffic.
Clicksor pays for Indian traffic or US mostly ?
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Hi bro,
I am running a blog mainly for the purpose Jobs and infos and am from India. Which adsense I can use. Currently I am using clicksor.
The above is my blog's link, If you find time kindly help me 🙂
Thanks for sharing! I am interest about Inforlinks because my I just received an email from Google. Guest what about…
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Infolinks is ok, clicksor not that good.
I would suggest you to add madadsmedia.
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Hi ,
Thanks for sharing these lists . But I have doubt on clicksor and infolinks. According to me If someone is running Entertainment website then he must give a try to following ads. Here are some more alternatives of google adsense :
1. Shineads.net (Pay per visit Program-Paying on visits)
2. Solimba.com(PPI)
3. Pinballpublishernetwork.com (PPI)
bro i am posting quotes and shayari in my blog so plz plz tell me which publisher will be best.
almost visitors from India.
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bro now finally i got the approval from adsense.
yours tips really awsm
but bro my cpc & ctc both are low.
i am getting almost traffic from india but from couple of days i got the click from US and SA but still my CPC rate in just few cents.
i am really fed up bro please give me your views.
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I am really fed up with adsense, now I'll surely try the above mentioned sites, thanks for the post and the comments.
Traffic from us canada uk will surely help you to earn more from chitika.
Also in some case google chrome does not show chitika ads.
I used the quadabra ads but not much traffic or any sign of ad money. I will sign up for the ad services you mentioned here. Thanks. It is very funny that I make money when I write for websites but none in my own, maybe I am not much of a tech person and a nil in marketing :p
Hi Radha krishna,
Thanks a lot for your valuable post.I get lot of information from this and i am trying with Chitika for now.Also i am looking for more information from your site. Nice informative article..
And thanks for spreading such good information to newbies like me.
i own a blog http://www.pentagist.com and before getting approval from adsense tried infolinks. Not a single penny was generated even though i had organic traffic of around 400-500 daily. Rest the list seems fine and well researched. Good Job !


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novels which are written for women and have sexual themes and descriptions
'There will be steamy goings-on at Swansea Library today when visitors will be treated to some erotic fiction extracts. The readings have been set up to capitalise on the success of the E. L. James mummy porn blockbuster Fifty Shades Of Grey, with readers encouraged to broaden their tastes from there.'This is South Wales 15th November 2012
Chocolates, jewellery, perfume … many of us will be popping these classic gifts for our female loved ones under the tree this Christmas (and I, for one, would be more than happy to receive any of them!). But if you're looking for alternative ideas this Christmas, then you might consider jumping on the literary bandwagon and purchasing some mummy porn. Before more reserved readers gasp in shock, I should point out that what I'm referring to isn't confined to the top shelf of a seedy newsagents, but freely available at any mainstream online or bricks-and-mortar book store, as prominent in the festive gift stakes as travelogues by Michael Palin or cookery collections by Nigella …
what's also interesting is that the novel has had so much public exposure that its title is beginning to take on a life of its own in the English-speaking world
The expression mummy porn popped up in 2012 as an informal way of referring to an emerging literary genre of novels with erotic themes which are designed to appeal specifically to middle-aged women. The concept was kick-started by the novel Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James, which describes an affair between fictional characters Christian Grey, a young entrepreneur, and Anastasia Steele, a 22 year-old student. The novel, first published in June 2011, has sold more than 50 million copies worldwide, outstripping even J K Rowling's Harry Potter tales and Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code in the rate of paperback sales this summer.
The novel has had mixed reviews but, love it or loathe it, there's no doubt that it's been responsible for crystallizing a new literary concept, the term mummy porn entering various online dictionaries and even recently being considered by Oxford University Press as a candidate for its 'Word of the Year' (in the end mummy porn was pipped to the post by omnishambles, the light-hearted, politically-charged reference to ineffectual performance). What's also interesting is that the novel has had so much public exposure that its title is beginning to take on a life of its own in the English-speaking world, there now being evidence for fifty shades of … word play in a range of literary contexts and across the media. The examples are too numerous to list, but include things like Fifty shades of Lloyds – the debut novel of a former insurance broker; fifty shades of green, in the context of horticultural or ecological issues; fifty shades of red, as a tongue-in-cheek reference to China; and the self-explanatory fifty shades of gay.
The expression mummy porn is new in 2012, its coinage directly linked to the massive popularity of the E. L. James novel. The use of mummy is presumably inspired by the fact that this type of novel appeals mostly to middle-aged rather than younger women, women who are therefore more likely to be 'mothers'. Porn is of course short for the word pornography (images intended to give sexual excitement), and the expression's success lies partly in the shock factor associated with this word, which usually has rather negative, risqué overtones.
Taking inspiration from the expressions chick lit and lad lit, informal ways of referring to novels aimed at women/young men, a spin off of mummy porn has inspired the coinage gran lit, which refers to romantic literature designed to appeal to women in their 'autumn' years. Other literary coinages that have emerged in recent years include foodoir, a kind of diary or biography with a focus on cookery and recipes, and fanfic (or fan fiction), stories featuring characters and settings from books or TV programmes which have been written by fans and not by the original author. The novel Fifty Shades of Grey was in fact developed from fanfic inspired by Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series.
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Bill & Bonnie - Good on you for new trip, we are probably home for winter, spent our money on Sunroom addition for Ginny (and me). It has a 20 ft wall with 2 - 5ft windows and one - 6ft window, not much room left for studs, right? Photos are very good, informative, tempting, but we are waiting for Mexico photos, Check out Graham Bros RV park on east coast, should be near Villahermosa, don't know if still exists, seems like on way to Palenque. uno mas cervisa por favor.
People Fishing
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I love that you have solar power to energize your electricity needs.. How independent are you! I love it. I am curious how this works, but I know you are too busy to explain. Having many conversations on energy revolutions and here you are doing it. Great stuff and I love that you share your travels. WE can all live vicariously and enjoy the great southwest....THe water must be clean of al that oil or how could the fishing be so good?


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Hey guys! Hope you're all doing well.
I'm launching a competition on both CodeCanyon and Nettuts+ in February to push our Plugins category. (Get a head start with this pre-announcement!)
Among other things, I'm hoping to offer three top-tier CodeCanyon items as prizes.
If you'd like to have yours considered, please leave a comment and link to your item. To make things a bit simpler, there are a few parameters.
- The item must have sold at least 200 times.
- You must have been a CC author for at least 6 months. (We reward loyal authors)
- The item must have at least a 4-star rating
What's In It For You?The main advantage is that you get a good bit of exposure on Twitter, Facebook, Nettuts+, and CodeCanyon. Each time the competition is mentioned, you'll get a link to your item page or portfolio (which ever you prefer).
- Note that you will not be expected to provide support to the winner(s). So have a think on it, and, if interested, let me know what you'd like to offer!
Hi Jeffrey, Great idea!
I've been an exclusive author since March 2009.
I have a few items I would like to offer the following:
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These items can be found in my Portfolio: http://codecanyon.net/user/lawley/portfolio
We already offer first class support, so that should not be a challenge.
Best Richard
Great idea!I'd like to offer my Font Uploader
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You should lower the sales amount, maybe you'd get more submissions , I know you'd have mine.
115 sales isn't good enough?
Sounds good.
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Thanks, Saleem! Just added it to the prize list.
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Thanks, Saleem! Just added it to the prize list.
Am I late?
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The music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Ive gone to two live music venues since I ve been here and the music and the crowds and sounds are electrifying. Drums and rhythms from africa, suaveness and smoothness of hawii (guy playing the ukalalee) and at the same time with a hynotic beat that sets you in a trance all the while every Carioca (Brazilian fro Rio) knows all the words and doin the Samba dance like theres no tomorrow! Thats what its like! The best way i can compae it, is to place called The Apache Cafe that I used to go in Atlanta Georgia for Live music on wednesdays. These clubs in Brazil were like that. Not the same music but the same feel, everybody there was into the music, not there for the showing of their pretty clothes etc
These people are into their culture and their music!!!! Its deep in their culture! Many of the songs had roots from Bahia salvador Brazil, which is the main port where all the slaves from Africa were first sent. More slaves came here than in the United States and the musical influence,the culture, the foods show it.
I have a feeling that most live music clubs are like this. Thats the reason I came here and I am not dissapointed. And the best places are not in Coppacabana, which is the aea for tourist I mentioned on my last report. It was in a section of the city called Lapa, the clubs is called
Carioca de gem and Scenarium. Outta sight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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China Services Growth Picks Up in Sign Economy StabilizingBloomberg News
China's service industries showed the first pick-up in growth since March, adding to signs the world's second-largest economy may be stabilizing after a two-quarter slowdown.
The non-manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 54.1 in July from 53.9 in June, the Beijing-based National Bureau of Statistics and China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing said yesterday. An official gauge of manufacturing released Aug. 1 showed an unexpected expansion.
Faster growth in non-manufacturing industries may bolster Premier Li Keqiang's confidence that China can achieve its 2013 target for expansion in gross domestic product amid a campaign to rein in financial risks and control local government debt. State Council measures to help small businesses and the overhaul of the value-added tax system will provide more support for services companies, according to Barclays Plc and Reorient Financial Markets Ltd.
"The services sector PMI has been doing much better than manufacturing for some time and the corporate expectations index was at its highest this year, which shows confidence is returning," said Steve Wang, Reorient's Hong Kong-based chief China economist. "The PMI is supposed to be a leading indicator so we are witnessing a stabilization and a sign the economy isn't slowing down at a faster rate."
Longest Streak
China's economy grew 7.5 percent from a year earlier in the April-June period, slowing for a second straight quarter and extending the longest streak of sub-8 percent expansion in at least two decades. Wang says he sees second-half growth of 7.6 percent, the same as the pace in the first six months.
The government set a 2013 expansion target of 7.5 percent after gross domestic product rose 7.8 percent last year, the least since 1999. Policy makers have this year rolled out targeted measures to support the economy, including boosting infrastructure, cutting taxes and helping small companies, amid signs growth may slow too far below the state's goal.
The National Development and Reform Commission said today that demand from the transport industry will show stable growth as key projects proceed. Ten new infrastructure projects may begin in the second half of the year and construction work for Beijing's new airport may start early, it said in a statement on its website.
Good Start
The non-manufacturing PMI hasn't dropped below 50, the dividing line between expansion and contraction, since a new data series started in March 2011, and a services gauge from HSBC Holdings Plc and Markit Economics has shown expansion for at least four years. An index of business expectations in yesterday's report rose to 63.9 from 61.8 in June, the highest since December.
The July readings indicate a "relatively good start to second-half economic activities," Cai Jin, a vice chairman at the logistics federation, said in a statement. "The foundation and conditions to ensure stable economic growth are there even though we continue to face challenges."
HSBC and Markit Economics will release their services Purchasing Managers' Index for China tomorrow.
Stocks in China rose for a second week, after the NBS's official manufacturing PMI survey unexpectedly strengthened and the government pledged to prevent economic growth from slipping below a "reasonable" level. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.9 percent last week, paring its annual loss to 11 percent.
Brighter Spot
The PMI rose to 50.3 for July from 50.1 for June, an Aug. 1 report showed, compared with the median estimate in a Bloomberg News survey for 49.8. A separate gauge released the same day by HSBC and Markit Economics fell to 47.7, an 11-month low and the third straight month of below-50 readings. Both surveys showed businesses cutting workers and weakness in export orders.
"In contrast to disappointing industrial performance, service sector development has been a brighter spot" this year, Chang Jian, a Hong Kong-based economist at Barclays, said before the data release. "Service industries have seen faster growth in value-added output, fixed-asset investment and foreign investment."
Investment in services rose 23.5 percent in the first half of this year, outpacing the 15.6 percent growth in manufacturing spending, and its value-added output also rose faster, she said.
Employment Gains
The American depository receipts of Nasdaq-listed Ctrip.com International Ltd. rose 19.5 percent on Aug. 1 after the Shanghai-based online travel company unexpectedly reported a 76 percent jump in second-quarter net income from a year earlier on higher hotel reservations and air-ticket sales.
While the employment index in the July official manufacturing PMI had a below-50 reading for a 14th month, the gauge in yesterday's report showed expansion, with a figure of 51.3, down from June's reading of 51.5.
"Jobs aren't being created in manufacturing, it's services where all the growth is going to come from, especially sectors like e-commerce, with companies like Alibaba," Reorient's Wang said, referring to China's biggest e-commerce company that runs online shopping platform Taobao Marketplace.
Industries including leisure, e-commerce and transport are becoming a bigger part of the economy, supporting the government's efforts to shift the focus of growth away from investment and exports. Their contribution to GDP in the first quarter exceeded that of manufacturing for the first time, the central bank said in April.
Boosting Share
Service industries accounted for about 45 percent of GDP last year, according to statistics bureau data, up from 41 percent in 2003. The government is seeking to increase the share to 47 percent by 2015, according to its five-year plan. In the U.S., services comprise about 90 percent of the economy.
The official non-manufacturing survey is based on responses from purchasing managers at 1,200 companies in 27 industry groups including catering, retailing, construction and transportation. A new seasonally adjusted series began in March 2012 and the data were revised back to March 2011. HSBC's index rose to 51.3 in June from 51.2 in May.


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Divisions in the Middle East intensified today as Iran publicly vowed to support its "brother nation" Syria — while other neighbouring countries said they would seek stronger action to oust President Bashar al-Assad.
As fighting raged in the Syrian city of Aleppo, Arab states, led by Saudi Arabia and Qatar, said they would head to the UN General Assembly to seek a new resolution calling for a transition to a democratic government.
It follows the lack of progress at the UN Security Council, where Russia and China last week vetoed a resolution threatening more sanctions against the Assad regime. Unlike the Security Council, there are no vetoes in the General Assembly of 193 nations — although its resolutions are not enforceable.
Saudi Arabia and Qatar announced the latest Arab plan yesterday. Qatari diplomat Abdulrahman Al-Hamadi said Syria's threat to use chemical and biological weapons, and other threats to the region, "have made us feel even further regret with the inability of the Security Council to deal with the Syrian crisis in an effective manner".
But Iran's vice-president Ali Saeedlou pledged support for Syria after a meeting its deputy prime minister. Describing the two countries as powerful states able to influence regional and global stability, he said: "Tehran is ready to give its experience and capabilities to its friend and brother nation of Syria."
The conflict is already being seen by many as a proxy war between Saudi Arabia, which is backing the mainly Sunni rebels, and Iran, which is behind Mr Assad's Alawite-led regime.
Bashar Ja'afari, Syria's ambassador to the UN, accused Saudi Arabia and Qatar of interfering in his country and "conspiring" against the peace plan of international envoy Kofi Annan. Both Syrian government forces and rebels were reported to be throwing reinforcements into the battle for Aleppo, where fighting is in its sixth day. Activists said tank columns were heading to the city.
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My aunt lived in the town where I went to college, and for my birthday, I could request any meal, and she would prepare it for my friends and me. This recipe of hers remains one of my favorites.
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- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef consomme, undiluted
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1-1/2 pounds beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 3 celery ribs, chopped
- 10 large fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
- Hot cooked rice, optional
- In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, consomme, soy sauce and sugar until smooth; set aside. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry beef in batches in hot oil for 2-3 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm.
- In the same pan, stir-fry onion and celery for 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and green onions; stir-fry 3-4 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.
- Return beef to the pan. Add spinach. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened. Serve with rice if desired. Yield: 6 servings.
Originally published as Spinach Beef Stir-Fry in Country Extra March 2009, p51
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Reviewed May. 27, 2014
"Very tasty. I was out of celery and used celery seed instead. Still had the celery flavor somewhat. Tried this with fresh swiss chard and was just as good as with the spinach. Will try it with Bok Choi next time."
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"It was tasty! A little too runny but just add it to more rice. YUMMY!"


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Where are they unhealthy, and why?
Ground-level ozone in the ambient (outdoor) air has been measured at various sites in New Hampshire from May through September since 1970. Measurements vary considerably from site to site, but levels exceeding the federal health-based standards have been recorded in recent years, and the numbers of days per year when this occurs are shown in the graph below.
Each year, NHDES reviews its monitoring data for comparison to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). In general, values consider the three most recent years for an averaging period. Annual values are presented in the charts below. Note that the highest monitored concentration for the area was used in each year.
Though the overall trend is downward, portions of New Hampshire are classified as nonattainment areas under the current eight-hour standard, based on the number of unhealthy days (or exceedances) measured by the air monitoring network A map showing New Hampshire's 8-hr nonattainment areas is available at EPA's web site.
Elevated ozone levels in New Hampshire are caused by the transport of ozone and ozone precursors into the state from upwind areas in the Northeast and industrial Midwest (i.e., areas to the south and southwest of New Hampshire). Emissions of NOx and VOCs from sources in these upwind areas react photochemically to form a large ozone plume, which is transported to New England by the prevailing winds during ozone episodes and other warm summer days.
During a typical summer, an ozone smog event strikes the state about one out of every four to five days. Hardest hit is the southeastern portion of the state. The worst ozone days are created when the wind flows over the east coast corridor cities of Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York prior to reaching New Hampshire. The seacoast often gets the worst pollution during an episode when a sea breeze brings Boston-produced ozone pollution in from the ocean to mix with ozone pollution blown-in from other areas.
Note: The current National Ambient Air Quality Standard for Ozone is an 8-hour average concentration of 0.075 ppm. On June 15, 2005 the 1-hour ozone standard was revoked. See http://www.epa.gov/oar/oaqps/greenbk/oindex.html for more information about the 1-hour ozone standard.