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First, there was the "murse." Then, there was "manty-hose." Now, there are sparkly "penis plugs." While they're not entirely new, these penile accessories are enjoying a renewed surge in popularity.
Instead of plain ones, men who love to trick out their dicks have options galore from Swarovski-studded to titanium-tipped. Fancy!
The plugs are inserted into the tip of the penis. Despite the ouch factor, the appeal of the plug is that it's visually-pleasing and sexually-stimulating. They're also financially-draining. As with any custom accessory, you have to get professionally fitted, and it will run you $150 or more. But if that's your best asset, why not show it off?


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Caitlin's story about overcoming scoliosis
When Caitlin Barker was 14, her life was filled with the usual teen activities: school, friends, gymnastics and cheerleading practice. Skilled in performing challenging cheerleading stunts, the active teen never dreamed that there could be something seriously wrong with her body…until a minor injury prompted her to get X-rays. The films inadvertently revealed a worrisome problem: scoliosis, an abnormally curved spine that would require immediate treatment.
"At first I thought it was not going to be a big deal, but then I learned more about scoliosis," Caitlin recalls. "I found out that my spine was shaped like an 'S,' but also kind of twisted. I started wearing a back brace every night for about a year to try to correct it, but it didn't help. And that's when they suggested back surgery."
Caitlin's mother, Maureen Barker, immediately began researching surgery for scoliosis and learned that traditional surgery involved a big incision running the length of the patient's spine. But there was a newer, minimally invasive operation that had become available as well—and the founder of the procedure, George D. Picetti, III, M.D., was at Sutter General Hospital in Sacramento. The curvature in Caitlin's spine was worsening, and so the Barker family made an appointment to see Sutter's orthopedic surgeon.
"It was a huge relief to meet with Dr. Picetti and find out what the surgery entailed and what the prognosis was—which was very, very good," says Maureen. "What Dr. Picetti and his team can do is truly an art. His attention to detail is amazing, and they were able to correct her scoliosis with just a few small incisions." She adds, "Caitlin's dad and I were very happy with how we were treated, how we were communicated with, and kept in the loop on everything from before the surgery, during the surgery, and the recovery."
Today, Caitlin is a freshman in college and says, "I'm really happy that I had the surgery. I'm just as active now as I was before my diagnosis. I'm on the trampoline again and doing tumbling—my flexibility has completely come back."
And from the teen's perspective, there is an added benefit to Sutter's state-of-the-art surgery: "I don't have a big scar down my back! I just have four little incisions on my side, about an inch long. So when I go to the beach with my friends, I don't have to worry about a giant scar. Nobody even notices them."
I'm Caitlin Barker, and that's my story.

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I am a knitter, lotion and potion maker and a wild woman with torch. Er, make that a jewelry maker who fabricates jewelry with silver, gems and what nots and I am learning to play guitar. I will share my personal views on yarn, fiber, patterns, jewelry tools, broken guitar strings, related books and a little bit of life thrown in. Please leave your comments and blog or website so I may have a peek at what you are up to.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Swirl Shawl - Before Blocking
I finally was able to get back to this shawl on Sunday evening. I discovered that there were two and a half medallions left to complete. In a previous post, I wistfully thought there was only one left. A movie and a few episodes of Dexter later, thery were knit and the last row worth of loose ends were woven in.
I had bought the pattern and eight balls of yarn online. I did not realize at the time that this pattern required one ball per row and to keep it symmetrical, additions of two additional rows would be needed to keep the patten even. The pattern calls for five rows to make the shawl. I now have a total of seven rows and one ball left. I could order another ball, but I am at the point where I no longer want to knit on this project and prefer to move onto something new.
After reading some knitters notes on Raverly about this pattern, I discovered that some would have additional rows to make this a more desirable size. So maybe I now have the "perfect" shawl.
Update: The shawl has been hand washed and with a countless number of pins has been blocked out to measure 24" x 96". It is a warm day and it already seems to be dry. But just in case, I will let it sit overnight before unpinning.
9 comments:
- Stone Hill Ranch said...
ooooo.... the swirls, the colors.... I could just knit my whole house with your creation :-) Thx for sharing!!
- November 8, 2009 at 6:06 PM
- Ana Petrova said...
That looks lovely, but how in the world did you stretch it out to 96"?
Also what is the name of the pattern?
Happy Knitting,
- March 11, 2010 at 10:50 AM
- Joanne said...
Hi Ana. I gently hand washed the shawl and uses lace wires and T-pins to block it to my desired shape. After it was dry and unpinned, it did relax some. I did add two extra rolls to make it wider. The name of the pattern is Swirl Shawl, which I purchased as a kit at knittingsoftware.com (plus 2 extra balls for the with addition).
- August 6, 2010 at 5:04 PM
- Funny pictures said...
It is very good information. Thanks for sharing.
- March 2, 2011 at 2:54 AM
- Madeleine said...
This is such a beautiful pattern!
- June 14, 2011 at 7:47 PM
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These kind of post are always inspiring and I prefer to read quality content so I happy to find many good point here in the post.
- July 22, 2011 at 5:52 AM
- Ben said...
That's beautiful!
- August 6, 2011 at 12:59 PM
- Sue said...
So pretty!!! Purple is my favorite color. I am trying to teach myself crocheting. But I am in the middle of a surprise Birthday Present for my BFF. I can not wait until her Birthday so I can post pictures. My projects are made with at least one Up-Cycled component.
- January 20, 2012 at 7:00 PM
- Marx said...
Great post! That was interesting.I like your quality that you put into your post.Please do continue with more like this.
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Sofia (AFP) Jan 06, 2013
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov said Sunday he would ask members and supporters of his right-wing GERB party to vote "no" in a January 27 referendum on building a second nuclear power plant.
"We would give instructions to our party to vote on the referendum with 'No', 'No', 'No' and 'No!'," Borisov told TV7 television in an interview.
Instead he said he was in favour of building a new reactor at the country's existing plant and extending the operational capacity of the site's two reactors.
The referendum was initiated by the Socialist opposition after Borisov's government scrapped last March a deal with Russian state-owned company Atomstroyexport for a new 2,000-megawatt nuclear plant at Belene in the northwest.
Atomstroiexport's decision to sue Sofia for one billion euros ($1.3 billion) at the Paris-based International Court of Arbitration prompted the government to later hint that it might revive the project as a private investment.
Borisov had so far refrained from taking a clear stance on the referendum, which concerns Belene even if stopping short of mentioning the project by name.
This led environmentalists and the centrist and Socialist opposition to accuse him of using the referendum to reverse his previous decision and revive Belene without losing face.
Bulgaria currently has only two 1,000-megawatt reactors at its ageing Kozloduy plant, also in the northwest, after it was forced to shut four smaller units at the same plant to secure European Union accession in 2007. The two units are due to be decommissioned in 2017 and 2019.
Bulgarians are generally pro-nuclear, with 62.5 percent of the respondents in a recent poll of the state NCIOM institute backing its development, while 37.5 percent opposed.
Political analysts see the referendum as a way for both GERB and the Socialists to strengthen their voter bases ahead of the general elections in July.
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Will the Budget Raise Taxes for Car Makers?
After a boom in auto sales 2010, car makers fear they will be singled out in India's budget for 2011-2012 and that the government will increase excise duties on cars, a move that would add pressure to an industry that is already struggling with input costs. Investors share these worries too.
Auto shares were underperforming a flat broad market in midday trade mainly over concerns the government will go ahead with the tax increase. Tata Motors Ltd. was down 2.3% at 1,174 rupees ($26), Hero Honda Motors Ltd. was 2.4% lower at 1,428.55 rupees ($31.7), while Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. fell 1.2% to 643.15 rupees ($14.3). The benchmark Sensex, which has five constituents from the auto sector, was off 0.01% at 18207.93.
In last year's budget, the government had increased the base excise tax on small cars and two-wheelers from 8% to 10%. This was part of the government's broader plan to start rolling back on stimulus measures first introduced in the 2008-2009 budget, when the global financial crisis was at its peak.
Analysts say the government could restore the tax on small cars to the pre-downturn level of 12% in this year's budget, which will be announced Feb. 28. The excise tax on larger cars and sports utility vehicles is also likely to be raised to 24% from 22%, analysts say.
If the auto tax goes through, auto makers will probably pass on the cost to consumers, analysts say. "Profit margins are already under pressure due to soaring input costs and auto makers will not be able to absorb a higher excise duty. They will have to pass on the increase to consumers and that could hurt demand," said an analyst with a Mumbai-based brokerage.
Diesel car makers have even more to worry about: A government panel recommended they should be charged an additional excise tax of 80,000 rupees. The panel, which was set up in September 2009 with the aim of finding ways to rationalize the taxes levied by federal and state governments, said this tax would help balance the price of gasoline, which was deregulated last year, and diesel, which continues to be state-controlled. In New Delhi, the price of gasoline currently stands at 58.37 rupees per liter while diesel is 37.75 rupees a liter. There was talk the government was considering introducing the diesel tax already as part of last year's budget. The widening gap between diesel and gasoline could mean it is more likely to be introduced this time around.
Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra would be the worst-hit if an additional excise tax is levied on diesel cars, according to Mumbai-based brokerage Edelweiss Securities.
Auto makers such as Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra and Bajaj Auto have sharply outperformed the broad market over the past 12 months. From a year earlier, the three stocks have gained 28%-68%, while the Sensex just 12%.
Over the past one month, however, most auto companies have lagged behind the Sensex over concerns on rising production costs, higher fuel prices and more expensive car loans. Higher taxes would add to these woes, making the prospect of matching the results of 2010 even more distant.
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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers beat themselves Saturday, as interceptions and fumbles gave the Calgary Stampeders a 32-21 win and sole possession of second place in the CFL's West Division.
"I've never been around a team that's turned a ball over seven times and won a game," said Winnipeg interim coach Tim Burke, whose team sunk to a league-worst 4-11 .
Calgary coach John Hufnagel said Winnipeg played well enough right up to the red zone after a disastrous first quarter when the Stampeders picked up 16 points, thanks largely to two key fumbles.
"Offensively, as much as we moved the ball in the first half, we didn't in the second half, so the defence is out there a lot," Hufnagel said after his team improved to 9-6. "They did a nice job of completing passes but when they got towards the red zone, we came up with huge interceptions."
Winnipeg quarterback Joey Elliott threw four picks, three of them into the end zone on plays that could have turned the game.
"I've got to take full responsibility for those three mistakes," said Elliott, making his second start since replacing Buck Pierce after he received a concussion Sept. 29.
Elliott's last start was far more successful, an upset 27-22 win over the Montreal Alouettes last week that injected a little life into the Bombers' faint playoff hopes.
Whether he will start again — with or without Pierce's return — seemed doubtful Saturday. Burke pulled him late in the fourth in favour of Alex Brink, who threw a touchdown pass and for a few minutes made it look like a comeback was possible.
"In Joey's defence, he hasn't played a lot of football," said Burke. "I'm sure he's still learning and all that but I would have thought we could have got past at least some of those interceptions in the red zone."
One interception, intended for Clarence Denmark in the end zone in the third quarter, could have brought the Bombers within five. Another intended for Terrence Edwards in the fourth quarter could have done the same thing, after a scoreless third.
Elliott's last interception, in the fourth quarter, was also in the end zone.
Burke said Demond Washington won't be returning any more footballs for the Bombers, after fumbles that cost the team dearly. His first led to a touchdown.
It was one of two first-quarter touchdowns triggered by fumbles. The second ball was lost by running back Chad Simpson, who redeemed himself with two second-quarter touchdowns of his own.
Winnipeg's time of possession was a miserly 1:34 going into the second quarter.
Calgary quarterback Kevin Glenn, who finished 21-of-29 passing for 286 yards, said the Stampeders' gameplan of scoring early and building a cushion worked.
"We knew it was going to be a fight," he said. "We knew they weren't going to lay down and give it to us."
Glenn played five seasons with the Bombers, ending in 2008.
Calgary had touchdowns from Jon Cornish, Nik Lewis and Marquay McDaniel. Rene Paredes kicked four field goals.
Rookie receiver Chris Matthews, who passed the 1,000-yard mark Saturday, had Winnipeg's third touchdown in the fourth quarter.
The mood in the Bombers dressing room was predictably dour as players accounted for the loss and their part in it.
"In the first half we struggled a lot, myself included," said Jovon Johnson, who played strong-side linebacker position rather than his customary position in the secondary. "We had to make adjustments at halftime because they came out doing things we hadn't seen before."
Johnson was also thrown in as a kick returner after Washington was pulled.
"You have to take care of the small things, like me holding the ball," said Simpson, referring to his fumble. "I know that we have good players here."
But he refused to write off the Bombers' playoff hopes, which remain a statistical possibility, if not much else.
"As long as we have a chance, I'll never feel that it's over."
Johnson was more pragmatic.
"If Edmonton wins again, it absolutely takes us out," he said.
Edmonton could cross over to take the final playoff spot in the east.
To have any real hope of stopping that, Winnipeg has to win all of its final games, including contests against Montreal and Toronto, the top teams in the East.
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Title 45: Banks and Financial Institutions
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TCA 45-17-104: Qualifications for license.
a) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall satisfy the following requirements:
(1) The applicant shall have a minimum net worth determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles of at least twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) available for the operation of each location; and
(2) The financial responsibility, financial condition, business experience, character, and general fitness of the applicant shall reasonably warrant the belief that the applicant's business will be conducted lawfully and fairly. In determining whether this qualification has been met, and for the purpose of investigating compliance with this chapter, the commissioner may review and approve:
(A) The relevant business records and the capital adequacy of the applicant;
(B) The competence, experience, integrity and financial ability of any person who is a director, officer, or ten percent (10%) or more shareholder of the applicant or owns or controls the applicant; and
(C) Any record, on the part of the applicant, or any person referred to in subdivision (a)(2)(B), of any criminal activity, any fraud or other act of personal dishonesty, any act, omission or practice that constitutes a breach of a fiduciary duty or any suspension, removal or administrative action by any agency or department of the United States or any state, from participation in the conduct of any business.
(b) The requirements set forth in subdivisions (a)(1) and (2) are continuing in nature.
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Tres Tequila Lounge and Mexican Kitchen
Thursday, July 24, 2014 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (PDT)
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What comes to mind when you think of Texas? Chuck Norris? Big hair? Big EVERYTHING? Well for us, the first two things that come to mind when we think of the lone star state are Texas BBQ and Tequila Dulce Vida, based out of Austin! Join us Thursday July 24, 2014 for a dinner celebrating both! Chef Juan Martinez will prepare a 5 course BBQ inspired meal while Chris Cain and Joe Vance from Tequila Dulce Vida whet your whistle with their entire line of 100 proof tequilas! Jarabe Tapatío dancers, dancing the traditional "mexican hat dance" will be your entertainment for the evening along with old spaghetti westerns playing on our big screens. Not to mention, it is National Tequila Day! So gentlemen pull out those bolo ties and ladies dust off those cowgirl boots and get down to this Tequila Rodeo!
When & Where
130 Townsend St
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (PDT)
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I lost my domain years ago.
I just bought it again.
This time I'm using wordpress & not blogger. I liked blogger, but this was easier.
This is where I talk about why it's not so bad to be fat. Among other things
I lost my domain years ago.
I just bought it again.
This time I'm using wordpress & not blogger. I liked blogger, but this was easier.
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I haven't blogged since February 2013.
Since then I've finished my MBA and completed a half-marathon.
Wasn't going to start blogging again, but I read this AMAZING article in runners world about a PLUS SIZE RUNNER who has a blog called Fat Girl Running….
What have you guys been up to?
Gabe has been on a well deserved vacation.
He got to spend time with his lovely wife and gorgeous kiddos instead of his foul mouthed, sweaty clients.
He gave me homework, of course.
And I didn't do most of it, of course. (Hello??? If I could work out on my own I wouldn't need Gabe!)
Because Gabe is on vacation, I had to turn to Vic. Vic has a Transformation class at 5 am. Or, as I like to call it: THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT.
So I got up at 4:30 IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT and snuck out of the house like a teenager going to a keg party full of college students.
Only there was no beer.
And no college students.
There WERE a couple of College professors. (Holla Dr. T!)
Sleepy as I was, it was great to see my friends. Mary, Carrie, Tony, Anna, Jules. . . Fun people. Doing abs.
So I started doing them too.
Then Kelley joined us. She had on an ADORABLE pair of black & white swirly pattern capris.
She muttered something about not being able to find anything else to wear, but I thought they were cute.
Vic had us do all kinds of squatty jumpy lungie owie things. Lots of stick your butt out and get low-low-low-low kinda stuff.
Kelley's pants were distracting.
So I kept looking at her butt.
And her butt? Tight. Firm. Shapely.
I didn't want to creep her out by looking at her butt, so I averted my eyes and they landed on Mary's butt.
Tight. Firm. Shapely.
Dangit. Look away!
Carrie. Jules. Anna.
Tight. Round. Defined.
Geesus. What's gotten into me?
So I look for Tony. I'll feel comfortable ogling him.
He's wearing baggy sweats. Dammit Tony.
What can I say? My friends have been working out with Vic and it shows.
Clearly Vic is an ass man. I didn't know I was too.
I always thought that Superman was so stooopid because how could Lois Lane not know that Clark Kent was Superman?
His "disguise" was glasses.
D-U-M dumb.
But then today. . . . .
The messy, trendy, fun Color Me Rad 5K came to our town.
Color Me Rad is a race that travels around the country. It's just like most other 5Ks except its HUGE — we had about 6200 people there this morning.
Where are you people when we do the rest of our 5Ks?
Also, the fun of CMR is the color. Runners are dusted, squirted, and bombed with vibrant colors.
Here is how I looked BEFORE:
|Yes — those are boxers.
Here is AFTER:
Notice the sunglasses?
Everyone had to wear them to protect our eyes from all the color.
I was looking forward to seeing all my friends there. I knew they were there — Facebook has been buzzing about it for weeks.
I was running with my friend Kathy — this was her FIRST 5K! Whoot! I wanted to introduce her to all my fitness friends.
But I didn't see hardly anyone! I saw Sarah, & Mark, & Omar & Mendy. Kathy saw a couple of her friends, but that was it.
I thought maybe people were dodging me on purpose.
But my friends aren't assholes like that.
I didn't get it.
Until the aftermath.
My friends were there. ALL Of them. Amy, Dee, Mary, Rachel, Lisa, Marjorie, Oakley, Robert, Michelle. . .everybody was there.
But they were wearing sunglasses.
And I didn't recognize them.
My husband thought that was a stoopid theory.
But I can prove it.
My friend Michelle posted a pic on FB. She's the one in the middle.
See the girl with the white bow in her hair? That's Kathy. See the girl in the boxers right in front of Kathy, kinda blocked by Michelle's friend?
Clark Kent knew what he was doing.
If you've been reading my blog for any length of time, you know that any fitness success I have is due to the amazing people I get to work out with.
Gabe, of course, my incredible trainer. The man who makes me do stuff that most reasonable people would completely ignore. He's like an endearing, yet tortuous little brother. Except I can't hit him like I would my real brothers.
Vic, the V in V-Fit. The man who is so committed to the fitness of our community that he donated thousands of dollars of training services to not just one, but two leadership challenges. He makes me pant, sweat, moan and scream. Plus he's a really top notch trainer. (If I have one criticism of Gabe, it's that he's not the kind of guy who appreciates a good double-entendre.)
My BFFs. Best Fitness Friends — Mary, Mary, Megan, Dee, Jesse, Omar, Kelley, Dana, Carrie, Amy, Lori, Albert, Tim, Lee, Tony. . . just to name a few. These are the folks who cheer me on, challenge me, inspire me.
Mary L. & I started working out on the same day. Today she runs half-marathons and is a size 4! A strong, healthy size 4. So proud of her!
Friends are important in fitness. At least they are to me!
I have a new friend. This friend doesn't have abs like Albert, or Megan's energy. This isn't the friend who is gonna laugh at my tacky jokes like Dana & Kelley. This isn't the friend who inspires me with his commitment to work out at 5 in the morning like Jesse.
This friend has been holding me accountable on my eating, without getting all judgy. 'Cause I hate judgy.
Wanna know who it is?
My Fitness Pal.
As in the smartphone app.
My Fitness Pal.
I log everything I eat. It tells me things like "If every day were like today, you'd weigh 225 lbs in 5 weeks!" Thanks MFP!
So far it's been about 3 weeks, and My Fitness Pal has helped me lose 3 lbs.
Big deal, 3 lbs.
Dude — that's 2 more lbs than I lost ALL LAST YEAR.
So I'm kinda digging my new fitness pal!
"For Heaven's Sake close your mouth when you chew!" says every mother everywhere.
"Why?" says every mouthy little brat.
"Because", replies mother patiently, "NO ONE WANTS TO SEE YOUR FOOD".
Folks, mom is right.
No one wants to see your food.
Not even Facebook.
It's one thing to post a photo of a beautifully designed wedding cake, it's quite another to post that pic of sweet-potato-lentil stew you made. I know it's delicious. But it looks like vomit.
As a rule, food is not photogenic.
I know it looks pretty on Pinterest. So did the white manicure with purple dots. In real life? It looks like I've been playing with white-out and a sharpie.
I am happy to hear about your yummy food, I just don't care to see it. Especially things like biscuits & gravy, corned beef hash, bean & cheese chalupas, eggs sunny side up (gag), venison chili, tapioca pudding and peanut butter & jelly sandwiches.
The exception, of course, is a dipped Italian Beef from Portillos.
|This? Is friggin GORGEOUS
I guess it all started when they sent the note home.
The note that outlined the goals for President's Physical Fitness Award.
The award I never got. Ever.
I don't mean to go all Tiger Mom or anything, but I want my boys to win that award.
I want it real bad.
But not for the reason you think.
I don't care about the award, per se. I don't care about the prestige. I don't care about the recognition. I don't care about the flashy patch that they get (although it will certainly be put in the scrapbook).
I care about the fitness.
I care about the heart health, the lung function, the lean muscle and the flexibility.
I have been working out like a madman to get myself to an acceptable level of fitness. But what's the point if the rest of my family is out of shape?
They're not out of shape. Not now anyway.
That's the point. I don't want them to GET out of shape.
Plus, I want to spend fun, fit, active time with my boys.
But I need to exercise.
The solution?
Mommy Boot Camp.
From now on, every Tuesday and Thursday, instead of spending a sweaty hour with Gabe, I am spending a sweaty hour with my children. We will run, play tag, and do burpees.
We started today.
We began the way Gabe does, with a quick jog down the bay front.
My kids jog a lot faster than I do.
A LOT faster.
Then we did a circuit. I brought a ball and a stretchy band. One of us did those squat-pull things Gabe makes me do, one of us did the figure-8 through the legs while balanced on the butt, one did jumping jacks and one did push ups. We did the exercise for 1 minute then switched.
Except it's hard to tell one minute when you are balancing on your butt trying to weave a ball between your legs.
It's also hard to tell one minute when all you can hear are whines of "this is boring", "can I stop now?", "why are we doing this?", and "I have to pee".
But we are not giving up!
I made them play tag. Have you ever seen forced tag? One kid stands there, the other kid touches him and the third kid says "I'm done".
OK. Fine. Tug-O-War! Fun! Muscle building! Whoot!
I put the 11 year old and the 7 year old on one end, and me and the five year old at the other.
One – two – three PULL!
OK. No more dollar store jump ropes.
Then I had to yell at the 5 year old to tell him to stop whipping his brother with the broken jump rope.
Back to Gabe's old standard.
Jumping jacks. Bicycle crunches. Squats.
In the end, we got 30 minutes of activity.
Nobody sweated much.
Except me.
Next week we'll try again.
If Gabe can put up with me, I can put up with this.
I wrote about some of my favorite acronyms to see who else likes to talk in code.
The winner is . . .KATHRYN!
Here are the answers:
1. LOL = Laugh out Loud
2 OMG = Oh My Gosh (or Gaw, as I like to say)
3 ROFLMAO= Rolling on floor laughing my ass off
4 BAER = Big Ass Eye Roll!!!! (my personal favorite)
5 OMFG = Oh my "freaking goodness" (that's the polite version)
6 ITA= I totally agree
7 STFU= Shut the fuck up (there's just no polite with that one. If you need to STFU, then STFU.)
8 WTF= What the fuck
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"which One Of These Phrases Hurts You So Much? " - Poem by Damn Angel
"Which one of these phrases hurts you so much? "
"When you open your eyes on a reality you don't wanna see"
"When you wish to turn back the good time and you know it's over"
"When you remember precious person and you know he or she is gone"
"When you find out there is no one around, just you"
"When you stand in a front of mirror and you don't recognizing your self"
"When you scream in all the power you've got and no one hear you"
"When you fell that you are oppressed and you can't help your self"
"When you start to give up something's you need it, in the name of 'love' "
"When you have to change some of your principles so you can live"
"When you have to do something you don't want, but you forced"
"When you put the most beautiful things under your feet's so you can reach the top"
"When you shake a hand in warm way and you know it's maculate and bloody"
"When you bow to the humiliation storm so it can't pluck you out of the place that you hanging on to stay in it"
"When you fell that life forcing you to stay with people you don't want them"
"When you close your eyes on a beautiful dream and woke up on a painful illusion"
"When you see your best friend getting pain and you kept silent"
"When you worry about feeling that you are aggrieve a close friend"
"When you find your self that you are started to give up your dreams one by one"
"When you laugh in a loud voice so you can low your cry one"
"When you wear a happiness mask so you can hide the sadness features on your face"
"When you feel that you are responsible for a someone misery"
Comments about "which One Of These Phrases Hurts You So Much? " by Damn Angel
Little Hatila ;) (10/1/2008 2:37:00 AM)
what hurts me most is when i laugh in a loud in order no body feel that i cry inside...
well done...we all went through most of these statements in our daily life...
i give 10
keep going (Report) Reply
Mehmet YILMAZLAR (9/20/2008 9:57:00 AM)
Anna jonson (8/20/2008 4:01:00 PM)
i think all of them does... nice poem.. you can imagine all the things while reading them.. (Report) Reply
Serenity Prayer (8/12/2008 7:20:00 AM)
all of them do. it seems like when i was reading those questions, i could think of a time when stuff like that happened to me or my friends...i hope that makes sence. lol. (Report) Reply
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The Sofitel's occupancy is up 3 to 5 per cent on last year, thanks to periodic special rates and value-adding by including theatre tickets in some deals.
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A Clinical Study to Evaluate Safety of the ExAblate 2100 UF V2 System in the Treatment of Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids
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The first magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) treatment of uterine fibroid using the ExAblate 2000 system was performed in 2001. Since then, more than 5000 treatments were done in more than 60 different hospitals around the world. The experience accumulated in this novel treatment was collected by InSightec and implemented into software and hardware updates, clinical tips and guidelines, all aimed to improve the clinical results and their durability, while maintaining a high level of safety.
Based on extensive clinical experience and our internal research and development effort goals toward continuous improvement in ExAblate treatment safety and performance, limited changes have been made to the current ExAblate system. This modified ExAblate system version is designated as the ExAblate 2100 UF V2 system.
The modifications are believed to improve system's friendliness to the user, without introducing new risks or other issues of safety of the device, and should not have any negative impact on the safety or technical efficacy of the treatments for patients.
|Uterine Fibroids Bleeding Pain
|Device: Exablate 2100
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Clinical Study to Evaluate Safety of the ExAblate 2100 UF V2 System in the Treatment of Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids
- Safety [ Time Frame: 1 month ]Safety of ExAblate 2100 UF V2 will be determined by an evaluation of the incidence and severity of device- and procedure-related adverse events from the first visit through 1-month post-treatment.
- Initial Efficacy [ Time Frame: 1 month ]Efficacy will be evaluated by comparing the Non-perfused volume obtained from this study with that of the dataset supporting PMA approval using descriptive statistics
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|Study Start Date:
|March 2010
|Study Completion Date:
|February 2012
|Primary Completion Date:
|February 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Exablate 2100
MR Guided Focused Ultrasound treatment
Device: Exablate 2100
MR guided focused ultrasound
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Women age 18 or older
- Symptomatic uterine fibroids, defined as those resulting in scores of 21 or higher, based on patient responses to questions 1-8 of the Uterine Fibroid Symptom and Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire (UFS-QOL).
- Women who have given written informed consent
- Women who are able and willing to attend all study visits
- Patient is pre or peri-menopausal (within 12 months of last menstrual period)
- Able to communicate sensations during the ExAblate procedure.
- Uterine fibroids, which are device accessible
- Fibroid(s) clearly visible on non-contrast MRI.
- Fibroid(s) enhances on MR contrast imaging
Exclusion Criteria:
- Women who are pregnant, as confirmed by serum/urine test at time of screening, or urine pregnancy test on the day of treatment
- Uterine size > 24 weeks
- Patients who are breast-feeding
- Patients with active pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).
- Patients with active local or systemic infection
Contraindication for MRI Scan:
- Severe claustrophobia that would prevent completion of procedure in the MR unit
- Weight greater than 250 IBS (113Kg)
- Implanted ferromagnetic materials and/or devices contraindicated for MR scan
- Known intolerance to MRI contrast agent (e.g. Gadolinium or Magnevist)
- Any other contraindication for MRI Scan
- Extensive abdominal scarring in the beam path
- Dermoid cyst obstructing the treatment path.
- Known pelvic malignant or pre-malignant conditions
- Intrauterine device (IUD) anywhere in the treatment path
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01092988
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|Tours, France, 37044
|Sheba MC
|Ramat Gan, Israel, 52621
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|Research Centre of Obstetric / Gynaecology & Perinatology
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|Study First Received:
|March 24, 2010
|Last Updated:
|February 19, 2012
Keywords provided by InSightec:
Uterine Fibroids
Quality of life
MR guided focused ultrasound
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Pathologic Processes
Neoplasms, Muscle Tissue
Neoplasms, Connective and Soft Tissue
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Neoplasms, Connective Tissue
Connective Tissue Diseases
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The vortex formation and its development near the apex of a sharp-edged delta wing are poorly represented on conventional grids because of the dissimilar length scales of the flow and the grid. The problem is overcome by having an embedded conical grid surrounding the wing. Computed Euler solutions on such an embedded conical grid and on a conventional H-O grid are presented for a range of incidence in a subsonic freestream. The solutions on the embedded conical grid show that the vortex is well resolved right from the apex, even at a very low incidence. The vortex breakdown is well predicted on the embedded conical grid, including the case where the breakdown has just moved upstream of the trailing edge.
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This matte black monster comes courtesy of the master fabricators and builders at D3 Cadillac in Signal Hill, California. Sure, they could have given this 2011 CTS-V coupe a blinged-out, boulevard-cruisin' stance and strapped it with a diamond-encrusted Louis Vuitton interior to unveil at the 2011 SEMA Show, but, what fun or challenge would that have been for the world's preeminent aftermarket tuner of Cadillac vehicles?
With well over 250 man-hours invested, the project has been ongoing since June 2011. The 6.2-litre Eaton-supercharged LSA aluminum V-8 starts life with 556 hp and 551 lb-ft of torque, numbers that arguably put it (or any V-spec Caddy for that matter) into supercar territory. But, the D3 brain trust had bigger plans for this vehicle, much bigger in fact.
For starters, the 427 cm³ powerplant has been CNC-machined, ported, polished, balanced and stuffed with more manly Manley connecting rods and Total Seal piston rings. It boasts a fortified valvetrain with D3-spec Isky cams, custom rockers, push rods and lifters, everything necessary to replace the standard 1.9 L Eaton blower with a much larger, more efficient and more powerful one from Kenne Bell that achieves 17 psi of boost on the street and can go as high as 28 psi for racing. All told, the motor upgrades nearly double the CTS-V's horsepower and torque numbers, now estimated to tap out at 1,000 hp at 5,900 rpm and 1,000 lb-ft at 3,200 rpm, respectively.
Whiteline urethane bushings help reduce shift shock as all that power is transmitted to the staggered-width 20-inch Rennen wheels, which are painted gloss black and wrapped in sticky R-rated Toyo Proxes T1R tires, sized 275/30 and 345/25 in the front and rear, respectively. Behind a total of 40 spokes, the CTS-V's high-performance Brembo six-piston front/four-piston rear calipers and vented discs remain intact.
With the insane motor setup all figured out, the challenge for the design team was to go big and match it visually. In this case, that equals wide! As in a complete D3 custom sheet metal wide body aero kit that adds 1.5 inches to the front and 3 inches to the rear fenders to accommodate the 13-inch wide rear rollers and achieve the proper stance.


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You know me, I am always on the hunt for a good gym bag. It's hard to find one that is cute and slim, yet is capable of holding all my gear.
The Sherpani Flora Major messenger bag ($69.95) has a big main pocket large enough for gym clothes, shoes, toiletries and all the other extras you bring with you. The best part? The bag has a wet pocket for your swimsuit or sweaty clothes that need to be quarantined. There is also a key fob, adjustable yoga mat straps, cell phone pocket and external water bottle pockets. The removable waist strap keeps your larger load from shifting when you're commuting by bike (or running for the bus).
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Trafalgar Square
Lord nelson, britain's greatest military hero and the mighty lions that surround him, are a testament to the position of Trafalgar Square at the heart of the capital, the heart of the nation, and at one time, the heart of an empire that controlled three-fifths of the world.
Yet, though it is dominated by these imperial symbols and by the magnificent victorian edifice of the national gallery, the square is no relic of a bygone age. Instead of statues of military heroes, the plinths are now used for exciting and controversial modern art, the first of which was mark quinn's nude statue of armless alison lapper. Fantastic, free outdoor events are held here, highlighting the best of london's multicultural music and dance scene. the square also acts as the traditional end point for protest marches and is a key rallying point for british counterculture. It is often the final stage in any night out in London.
In all these ways, trafalgar square has retained its status as the heart of london, and one of every londoner's most treasured spots.
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You took photos of my grandparents graves in Hillcrest Memorial in West Palm Beach. I just had a memorial put in for my father, Raymond Jr, with his father Raymond Sr., and mother Jessie. If you are over there and willing, I would appreciate a photo of his marker, and if possible how it is mounted with respect to his parents. Ray's ashes were buried at sea, but the VA provided a memorial which I had placed in the cemetery. Thanks in advance. Keith McAllister
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Thank you for reuploading the photo. Sorry for the late reply. I am overseas and was locked out of my email for quite some time.
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The corporate regulator has moved one step closer in assuming market oversight powers that are being transferred from the Australian Securities Exchange with the release of a consultation paper on a proposed markets disciplinary panel.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has proposed setting up a panel similar to the ASX disciplinary tribunal when it assumes market supervision powers in August. Its role will be to impose penalties and to require remedial action.
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Legislation for the market supervision transfer was passed in the lower house in March, and amended earlier this month to give ASIC wider powers than the ASX had.
ASIC is adapting the ASX's market integrity rules which will allow it to issue infringement notices and accept enforceable undertakings in cases where rules are breached.
These include the right to fine individual brokers for breaches rather than firms.
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Good morning from The Oval, on a day when President Obama turns his attention to the issues of North America.
The president hosts Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Mexican President Felipe Calderon at the annual North American Leaders' Summit.
"This meeting will build on wide-ranging and ongoing cooperation among the United States, Canada and Mexico with a particular focus on economic growth and competitiveness, citizen security, energy and climate change," said the White House.
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You'll find a wide range of IBM and multivendor computer systems, equipment, and network connectivity options to support the exercising of your recovery plan and recovery from an unplanned outage. We are very proud of our Service Delivery support team comprised of IT professionals whose system and networking skills can be integrated into your recovery process.
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Beyond that I am good at baking, knowing random trivia, and being able to picture things from many perspectives.
I love LITTLE WOMEN by Louisa May Alcott. It has been my favorite book since I got my first copy of it when I was 9. I also enjoyed reading the Harry Potter series. I enjoy books in general. You can pretty much always find a book on me no matter what my plans for the day are.
I listen to all types of music. Right now I am loving Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum, Matt Nathanson, Maroon 5, and Jessie J. Of course there are older songs on my playlist from Marilyn Manson, Aerosmith, Matchbox Twenty, and many others. I like to do karaoke and have been told I am pretty good at it. Some times you will just find me humming or singing music just because I can.
When I draw I play music based on the feelings I am having at that moment to create my art with that emotion. I personally enjoy going to the Crocker Art Museum and other museums when I get a chance.
I love Mexican, Italian, and Chinese food. I make a mean spaghetti. If you don't believe me then one day you must try it. it is not like what most people are used to because I am a true Italian girl who knows how to make it like my ancestors did.
Since there is no other section really for this I like several television shows but here is a few. NASHVILLE, BONES, GLEE, ONCE UPON A TIME, DOCTOR WHO, GREY'S ANATOMY, HOUSE, ROSWELL, REVENGE, and NCIS. Many more especially with all the change ups lately on the television so if u want to learn get to know me better.
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The Oscar nominations were announced on Thursday morning and it was no surprise that David O. Russell was among the Best Director nominees.
The "American Hustle" director, also nominated in the Best Original Screenplay category, is considered a favorite to take home the trophy on March 2. He also led his cast — Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence — to nominations in all four acting categories.
Russell, it turns out, has ties to Westchester. The director, 55, was raised in Larchmont. He attended Mamaroneck High School.
"When I was growing up, I loved my life," he told The UK's Globe and Mail in a recent interview. "But then you have to become a high-school student, and then you have to figure out who that's going to be… 'I don't understand! I was a kid 10 minutes ago playing stickball, and now I don't know who the **** I'm supposed to be.'"
Russell figured it out by 1994, when he made his directorial debut with the indie film "Spanking the Monkey." His body of work now includes "The Fighter" and "Silver Linings Playbook," which earned him Best Director Oscar nominations in 2011 and 2013 respectively.
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This is the fourth staging of the Extreme Enduro event at Nantmawr in Oswestry, and it is expected to draw a crowd of at least 5,000 people.
Knight is the world number one and Pole Blazusiak is his young challenger and the pair have a major rivalry.
"It's a real coup, having the world's top two fighting it out here," said organiser Steve Ireland.
Ireland has described the event as a mixture of motocross, trials and lunacy all wrapped up in a two-hour race.
"Riders have to tackle a course containing huge boulders, log hills, jumps, lorries - in fact, anywhere you'd think a motorcycle couldn't go, they go," he said. "And all at high speed!"
British champion Tom Sagar, who lives a few miles away from the circuit in St Martin's, is the local hero.
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Shop owners in Epping are calling on the townspeople to put more effort into celebrating St George's Day.
Usually a forgotten date in the calendar, St George's Day often goes by unnoticed, but Epping High Street shop owners are trying to change attitudes towards the day by dressing their shop windows in red and white.
Sally King, manager of Lanes clothes store, who tries to do a St George's display each year, said:
"Not many people bother with St George's Day, which is really sad. People need to get into the spirit of these things. St Patrick's Day is celebrated a lot, so why isn't our national day treated the same?"
Della Green of Cook, a food shop in the High Street agreed: "My parents are Irish and St Patrick's Day is massive for them. I think we should do more for St George's Day and that's why we are getting involved. We are English and we need to be more proud of our history.
Staff at charity shop Sue Ryder have been collecting items especially for the day. Sales assistant Debbie Blundell said: "We have been waiting for red and white things to come in to use for the display.
"We always try and do something for the occasion every year because it's an important tradition. It doesn't mean much to a lot of people, it's just one of those days that passes by, but we think it should be celebrated."
Local councillor, Jon Whitehouse was impressed with the effort put in by the shopkeepers but said:
"I think the reason why we don't celebrate the day so much is to do with the fact that historically many people in England have not felt like their identity is really under threat or that it needs to be asserted.
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The Yodel Foundation covers three main areas:
- Macmillan Cancer Support – Macmillan Cancer Support has been chosen by our colleagues as our nominated charity. We regularly take part in fundraising events in aid of Macmillan, including the Macmillan Coffee Morning, Christmas Jumper Day, and the Tour Ride cycling event. So far, we have raised over £8,000 for the charity.
- Retail Trust – The Trust is a confidential support system offering retail workers hardship loans and advice. It also includes a counselling helpline for personal crises such as divorce, sickness, bereavement, and marriage guidance.
- Yodel Distress Fund – The Fund was set up to assist our colleagues when they find themselves in need. For example, when one of our employees had her home destroyed by fire – a very stressful time for her and her family – the Yodel Distress Fund donated £2,500 to help them towards a new home.
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Anyone else bought the 2 first volumes from ADV Manga? Got the second volume this last week, and now I´ll have to wait until Febuary for the third volume. Although the second one was a little disapointing since the first one had all this new stuff never shown in FMP or Fumoffu but the second one was episode 4-7 in the anime. But great stuff none the less. Cool that they landed in North Korea instead of some made up country,
Yeah, I got it from Amazon.co.uk on Saturday. It's good. I haven't seen any of the Full Metal Panic anime series, though.
I'm not sure if I like the old formula "starts as humor, becomes pure action" it seems to be using now. Well, I'll know when the 3rd volume is released.
I've bought both volumes so far, and I have also seen (and enjoyed) both anime series. I see parts from both series in the manga, but apparently the first series was based on this manga, and Fummoffu was based on another.
The only real gripe I have is that the next volume isn't going to be released until February. That's 4 months between releases!http://forums.animesuki.com/images/smilies/bash.gif
Hey I was wondering if Fumoffu and FMP2(?) manga is licensed yet? I want to see if I can still download it. :)
I had a link to a site that explained it, but I can't find it at the moment...
I thought the Fumoffu anime was based on an entirely diffrent Manga.
Espciallt since the events in the Fumoffu anime takes place after the FMP anime (with Chidori already knowing Tessa and such)
I haven't read the manga yet,but I did get to see at least one espisode of the show. I'm not sure where to get the manga or the tapes for it, but I've been wanting to read and watch this. Its characters and storyline look so cool. ^_^
To answer your question, the manga is a mix of fumoffu and FMP. All of you who said that the first manga book was all new stuff was wrong. The shoe box stuff is clearly seen in fumoffu, as is the scene with the coach contaminating the lunch foods as well as...well...most of it. While strictly speaking, FMP:F does take place after FMP, many FMP fans and I like to treat it as sort of a side story; an alternate story to FMP. If you notice, at the end of FMP, it's clear that the relationship between Sagara and Kaname is going somewhere; however in the first ep of FMP:F their relationship seems backtracked, which makes no sense. While there are some hints in the second season that it succeeds the first (like Kaname knowing the general and Tessa) I don't think it really starts off where the first one left off.
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Not up on the RBS Investor Relations website as far as I can tell, but was filed with the SEC yesterday, so I'd imagine that it will be posted later today:http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/702162/00009501031200...Headlines are a £3.8bn loss for the year (£4.2bn at an operating level). Within shareholders' equity, this was more than offset by Parent Company funding of £5.2bn. Would be interesting to see how this compares with what their budgets were for capital movements.It is, to be blunt, not a very pretty picture.Cost of funding increasing; which directly hits their NII margin. Large PPI claims/provision hit, and large Ulster Bank impairments (both of which are, of course, known and shouldn't be a surprise to anyone assuming they read the Feb announcements closely enough!).There's a LOT of information in there if you're a banking nerd and want to dig into the detail.Also a Fixed Income presentation from Feb that I found wandering around the corporate website:http://www.investors.rbs.com/download/slides/Fixed_Income_In...K
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Get an overview of this hotelHotel in Myrtle Beach with free breakfast and indoor pool
Popular property highlights
Situated in the business district, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Northwood Shopping Plaza, The Carolina Opry, and Dunes Golf and Beach Club. Broadway at the Beach and Myrtlewood Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Hotel Features
Along with an indoor pool, this hotel has a fitness center and a spa tub. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a sauna, a 24-hour business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
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All 122 rooms provide free WiFi and free wired Internet, LCD TVs with cable channels, and conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves. Premium bedding, coffee makers, and free local calls are among the other amenities available to guests.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
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In addition to an indoor pool, Hampton Inn - Northwood provides a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-related amenities consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. A complimentary breakfast is offered. 25 meeting rooms are available. This business-friendly hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in a common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
- Sauna
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- Number of meeting rooms - 25
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An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
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Jitka Klimkova may have missed out on the Matildas job, but the Canberra United coach is looking forward to working with incoming Dutch coach Hesterine de Reus to take Australia to the next level in world football.
Klimkova was one of a handful of coaches shortlisted to replace outgoing coach Tom Sermanni as head coach of the Australian national team, but learnt last week that de Reus was the successful candidate.
The reigning W-League Coach of the Year was gracious in defeat, acknowledging the high standard of coaches in contention for the top job.
"The really strong woman won, so it's not that disappointing, it is how it is," she said.
"I am here and I came here for Canberra United … it is of course something I would love to do [coach the national team], but I am not disappointed. I am happy that Australia has a really, really good coach."
Klimkova would like to see de Reus take a co-ordinated approach to the development of football in Australia and is willing to assist how she can.
"If we will work together - if Hesterine will communicate with us, with the coaches, with AIS, with training centres, I think that's what can help Australia.
"I am ready to help her with the players, with the W-League. The competition is finished with us, now it's [about] co-operation."
Canberra United has taken a one-week break from training over the Christmas period, with Klimkova encouraging the team to switch off from the task ahead until they start again in the new year.
"We will fight until the end of this stage, we know we still have two games, we know we have to win this time, both games, so that's what I said to the girls, let's rest, psychologically from the pressure, let's meet January 1 and we'll start training and fighting again."
United's road to the finals is a steep one, requiring two wins, and even then will rely on other results.
Fifth on the ladder, two points behind fourth-placed Sydney FC, and with both teams facing Brisbane (second) and Western Sydney (sixth) in the final rounds, Canberra needs to win both games for a chance to take either Sydney or Brisbane's place in the top four.
Even with two wins, if Sydney draws with Brisbane then beats the Wanderers, the final four will come down to goal differential, with Canberra currently behind in that race.
Perth and Melbourne have an easier ride home to the finals, both playing the bottom two sides, Newcastle and Adelaide.
While a win in Perth last weekend would have relieved some pressure, having come away with one point from a 3-3 draw has kept United's finals hopes alive.
"This is good for us that we didn't lose, we took one point and this point can be really good for us in the future, that's what we know," Klimkova said.


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The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis overlooks the Mississippi River from the historic Bridgehead Site; location of Minneapolis' original settlement and first public square. The 8-acre site is at the junction of the City's two major streets: Nicollet Mall and Hennepin Avenue. North of the site is a Riverfront park and the West River Parkway. To the south and west is the Historic Warehouse District, dating back to the late 19th Century.
As a result of urban analysis, the Bank building was designed as a collage of forms that respond to and integrate into to the existing urban fabric. The resulting spaces restore pedestrian access to the riverfront from the city at three locations: Hennepin Avenue, North First Avenue and North Second Avenue. The development is also significant in that it returns the site to its traditional role as a gateway to the City of Minneapolis and forms an edge to Bridgehead Square, which is scheduled to be complete in the summer of 2001.
The site is divided into four distinct spaces, each serving critical circulation, public, and historic needs. Each of the spaces reinforces the city grid and provides connection between downtown and the river. First, the public plaza at the corner of Hennepin Avenue and North First Street reinstates Bridgehead Square while evoking a modern civic image. Native kasota stone, brick pavers, steel and glass site structures and furnishings comprise the design palette for the plaza. Marked by 25' tall stone columns, the urban character of the site changes from hardscape to park via a public greensward that slopes toward the riverfront. The expansive lawn and a curved brick promenade reinforce pedestrian movements toward the river and creates visual and physical connections to and from the riverfront. Fully accessible, the greensward includes site furnishings, landscape plantings and interpretive displays documenting historic uses of the Bridgehead site. An overlook is provided at the lower end of the greensward that allows opportunities for pedestrians to take in dramatic views of the Mississippi River, the Hennepin Avenue Bridge, and the Minneapolis skyline. The North First Avenue river access occurs between the office tower and the Operations Center functions of the Bank. Public access is through the auto arrival court that leads to a grand stairway connecting the Historic Warehouse District to the riverfront. The fourth public way occurs at the west edge of the site. This open space is informal and allows pedestrians to leisurely stroll in a natural setting along a meandering walkway. Native plant materials were used to provide a low maintenance landscape that may be the location of future building expansion.
Role of the Landscape Architect
The Landscape Architect sought to address the following design issues:
Special Factors
The Landscape Architects role went beyond the traditional services of design and construction documentation. Hired at the onset of the programming phase, the landscape architect led the site selection, site analysis, zoning approval processes as well as peer reviews with the local community and the Design Advisory Committee. The landscape architect reestablished linkages between the city and the river, and aided in influencing the building massing and form. All site paving, structures, lighting, plantings and interpretive displays were designed and detailed by the landscape architect. The material palette selected was based upon whether their original source was sustainable, the lifespan of the material, and the ability of the material to be recycled. The result is a palette that has enhanced durability, is low in maintenance and is from local sources.
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The significance of this project is quite substantial to the City of Minneapolis and has been widely publicized. The site development restores the connection from Downtown to the Mississippi River and provides significant urban and park spaces that were once associated with the Bridgehead Site. Public perception of this project has been very favorable, and the design team has been commended for the re-connection of the Downtown core and the Riverfront.


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Click on the links below to check out video highlights from all the games across the NFL.
Bengals - Rams: Cedric Benson rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown in Cincinnati's 20-13 victory over St. Louis.
Saints - Vikings: Drew Brees threw five touchdown passes to go along with 412 yards in his team's 42-20 win against Minnesota.
Packers - Chiefs: Kyle Orton threw for 299 yards in Kansas City's 19-14 upset win against Green Bay. It was the Packers' first loss of the season.
Seahawks - Bears: Marshawn Lynch added two touchdowns on the ground as Seattle handed Chicago its fourth consecutive loss 38-14.
Titans - Colts: Indianapolis' defense limited Tennessee running back Chris Johnson to only 55 yards rushing Sunday, as it won its first game of the season 27-13.
Redskins - Giants: Washington picked off Eli Manning three different times in its 23-10 win against New York on Sunday.
Panthers - Texans: Cam Newton threw for 149 yards and two touchdowns (to go along with 55 yards rushing) while leading Carolina to a 28-13 win.
Dolphins - Bills: Reggie Bush had 203 yards and a touchdown to lead Miami past Buffalo 30-23.
Patriots - Broncos: Tom Brady threw for 320 yards and two TD passes as New England defeated Denver 41-23 and wrapped up the AFC East division.
Lions - Raiders: Matthew Stafford's 6-yard touchdown pass to Calvin Johnson with 39 seconds remaining proved to be the difference in Detroit's 28-27 victory.
Eagles - Jets: LeSean McCoy rushed for 102 yards and three touchdowns as Philadelphia routed New York 45-19.
Ravens - Chargers: Philip Rivers was 17 of 23 for 270 yards and a touchdown in his team's dominant 34-14 win against Baltimore.
Cardinals - Browns: Jay Feeley hit a 22-yard field goal in overtime to give Arizona the 20-17 win against Cleveland.
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