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Our Fitness Blog
Eat Whatever You Want, Just Workout More! Right?
In the words of Lee Corso, "Not So Fast!"
So, you are ready to get fit and your workout frequency & volume it is as big as it's ever been. Many individuals around the world still adopt and prescribe to the conventional thinking that because an athlete is training high volume, he/she can eat whatever they want. This could not be further from the truth.
One of the most common situations I encounter in coaching individuals around the world is that individuals that are working out a lot are becoming increasingly frustrated because they are either not losing weight, or worse yet, they are actually gaining weight. I understand and empathize with those that have experienced this. This becomes very frustrating for athletes because they are not getting the return on their investment of time.
The reality is that many individuals choose to workout a lot in order to lose weight and reduce body fat. The last thing an athlete wants is to train more than they ever have and end up heavier and "softer" as compared to when their training was significantly less. Adopting the "eat whatever you want" philosophy, no matter how much you train, can easily lead to increases in body weight and body fat percentage. Let's review a few principles that will help you increase the return on your investment of time so you can become lighter, leaner and have the best performances of your life.
- Not every calorie is the same: as I discussed in Rx Nutrition, "if it was as easy as calories in versus calories out, it would be that easy"; sure, total caloric intake is important, but, it is not the most important. If an individual's "magic number" in terms of calories is 2500, this is only one small piece to the puzzle. How do you manage this 2500 cal? What is the proper frequency? How much of this should be carbohydrate/protein/fat? What is the proper nutrient timing? If we consume the 2500 cal over four meals as compared to six meals, is this the same? Now, you can probably start to see, based on these questions, that it is much more in depth than simply "calories in versus calories out." As an Ironman athlete, proper nutrition is critical for recovery and performance.
- Pre-workout fuel does matter: all too often, individuals think, 'If I do not eat before my workout, I'll burn more calories and lose more weight.' On the surface, this almost seems to make sense, but this is a huge error in one's nutrition life. Pre-workout fuel is one of the keys to success in terms of performance, recovery & body composition. Workout on a full take of gas (this does not mean a belly full of junk; rather, good quality pre-workout fuel as described in your 9Round Nutrition) and you will set yourself up for success.
- Your mindset is key: you just finished a long week of good workouts. Too often, athletes have the mindset that "I deserve to eat what I want; I trained X-amount of hours this week!" Well, here's the reality, no matter how much you train, if we as athletes choose to eat the 'not-so-good' foods (and too much of it), it can definitely come back and haunt us. No matter what your fitness level, think of your body as a high-end racecar. To keep your racecar performing optimally, you have to keep it fueled with high octane. Your body is no different. By modifying your mindset, you will begin to make better food choices that will lead to improved recovery and performance.
As an athlete, you spend a lot of time working out. You focus on your workouts, you are disciplined and you get up early each day to make sure you complete the training to get to your goals. Now, let's start to use this same laser-like focus when it comes to your nutrition. The reality is this, no matter how well an athlete trains, if his/her nutrition is not dialed in tight, results will be subpar. Not to mention, one's body composition goals will not become a reality. Treat your body right and the sky is the limit for you in terms of body composition and performance!
Dr. Rick Kattouf II
2x Best-Selling Author
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ReasonAndRhyme wrote:Yeah, it's a textbook cultish way of thinking. With this line of "argument" you can systematically immunize your system against any critical input from the outside. It's typical brainwash style that he doesn't respond to the content of the criticism, instead he demonizes it as negative forces which have been unleashed.
I'm not exactly familiar with the lists of criteria normally given in books on how to recognize a cult, but I think this should be listed as a major warning signal: the leader does not respond to the content of criticism but demonizes the criticism as an expression of ill will or even evil forces.
The perverse version of madhyamaka that GMR has trotted out is possibly the best immunisation there is against criticism. It's a great way for any criticism to be turned back on the student and for any doubts to be crushed. I am convinced it has played a large part in this whole affair from beginning to end. It's why GMR viewed Christie as Vajrayogini, for example.


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Study up in vintage style. Classic molding and a distressed, rub-through finish give this desk the look of a flea market find. The hutch takes your study space to a new level, with small stacked drawers for supplies and display.
- Expertly crafted of hardwood and MDF.
- MDF is an engineered wood that lends exceptional strength and ensures structural integrity over time.
- Weathered White finish is hand applied in a multistep process.
- Drawer features English dovetail construction.
- Desk: 59.5" wide x 22" deep x 30" high
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- Overall: 59" wide x 22" deep x 30" high
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Wimbledon has evolved from a simple grass-surface tournament to one of the biggest tennis competitions in the world, with every professional player dreaming of lifting the trophy in South West London. Official tickets for this fantastic two-week spectacle at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club will soon be available to order at Sportstadium.com!


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He might be the last person you would expect to rub shoulders with at a coffee shop in Worcester Park.
But celebrity international football star (and incredibly good looking male model) David Beckham was in Costa Coffee on Saturday morning.
Barista Diana Tothova, 29, said: "He was nice and fine. He was just a normal customer. I wouldn't say I am a football fan but yes, I did recognise him.
"He was on his own."
Asked if she managed to get an autograph or a selfie, Ms Tothova said: "I didn't want to bother him".
Other Beckham fans were slightly more flustered by his appearance.
How was David Beckham in costa in worcester park yesterday and I missed him😩😓
— lottie (@lottieosullivan) July 6, 2014
What are these rumours about david beckham being in worcester park yesterday?
— James Vaz (@VaziRambo) July 6, 2014
Beckham in Costa Worcester Park yesterday. Legend has graced my home town. Missed him though 😢
— Kyle Merson (@KyleMerson) July 6, 2014
Don't know why everyone is so surprised David Beckham was in Worcester park.. Obvs came to see me!!
— Sophie Anderson (@s11phe) July 5, 2014
One fan even mocked up her own picture.
Can't believe I met David Beckham in costa in Worcester Park?!😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/WFXckaV6Cs
— Jess (@jessporter__) July 5, 2014
Beckham's 15-year-old son Brooklyn has been reported to be working in a West London coffee shop - but not believed to be Worcester Park.
Have you met someone more famous than David Beckham in Worcester Park?


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LaRoche playing through minor back tightness
PHILADELPHIA -- Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche has been dealing with minor back tightness, an issue he said has caused him discomfort on and off for a few years.
"It just takes one thing like sitting in the wrong position," LaRoche said.
LaRoche said long flights -- like the one the Nationals will embark on after Wednesday's game as they fly to Seattle for a three-game series that begins on Friday -- don't give him as much trouble as long bus rides -- like the one the team took from Washington to Philadelphia for its current series with the Phillies.
"I can lay down there, it's different," LaRoche said about the flights.
Before getting a day of rest on Tuesday, LaRoche had played every inning in the month of August. LaRoche was in the lineup on Wednesday.
"He's held up well. We've tried to give him some days, and certainly the off-days mixed in there help," Nationals manager Matt Williams said. "But he's been producing. He's playing well. His legs feel good. The little back issue is not a huge deal. He's had that before. Every once in a while it gets a little cranky."
Erik Bacharach is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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HOUSTON – Coming out of last weekend's loss to Sporting Kansas City one question persists: Has the blueprint been created for beating the Houston Dynamo at home?
Sporting found success, in part, by committing 25 fouls – the high-water mark for any team in a single game this season – at BBVA Compass Stadium on their way to breaking up a 36-game unbeaten streak with a 1-0 result. As the Dynamo head into a match with their old foes the New England Revolution (Saturday, 7:30 pm CT, BUY TICKETS), the question is "should the Dynamo expect more of the same?"
"I think teams are going to pick up that we have a decent midfield and they're going to try and find ways to stop us from playing our game," Ricardo Clark told MLSsoccer.com. "Last week, Kansas City came out and tried to be really physical in midfield and obviously with a decent amount of fouls they blocked our play. We've just got to find a way to overcome that."
READ: Double goal-line stop by Kofi Sarkodie wins MLS Save of the Week: Week 11
The result vs. Sporting was not without irony. Houston have long been accused of purposely breaking up play with consistent fouling. Despite the perception, they are currently 12th in fouls committed league wide.
"I think it just happened in the run of play," head coach Dominic Kinnear said. "I think when you can break away from teams, they'll try and slow the game down. We've done it and been accused of doing it purposely and it wasn't. It's just how the game's played."
Houston struggled to open up their attack in that physical battle with SKC. In the 4-3-3 formation and without forward Giles Barnes to work with Will Bruin, they didn't find a lot of opportunities until late in the game when they pushed numbers forward.
READ: Rookie Jason Johnson hopes last week's performance leads to more opportunities with Dynamo first team
As New England have given up just nine goals this season, tied for second best in MLS, the Dynamo will happily welcome Barnes back from the hamstring injury that sidelined him. Adding him to the lineup will give them another weapon to try and open up the attack.
"[I] feel good to go," Barnes told MLSsoccer.com. "It's never good to have to stop playing for anything. It's been eight, nine days now and I've been in training since Tuesday. It's time to give it a go."
After Friday's training Kinnear didn't tip his hand as to what he would do with Barnes availablity. He could stay with the 4-3-3 employed against SKC or move back to the 4-4-2 with Barnes and Bruin up top. If he opts for the latter, Kinnear will have to make some tough decisions as to who mans the midfield, where options are deep.
"That's the job," Kinnear said. "I've got to try and find the best four. There are a lot of combinations I could go with and we have some good players to choose from. It's a good problem to have."
Darrell Lovell covers the Houston Dynamo for MLSsoccer.com.


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NEWPORT BEACH – Patriotism and morality aside, it's a smart business decision to hire veterans. That's the message of Goodwill of Orange County's new program, Enduring Independence.
Local business and community leaders made up most of the 230 audience members at a Newport Beach event Thursday focused on the program, which begins in January. They were encouraged by Goodwill of Orange County to hire veterans, not because they feel obligated to but because veterans make good employees.
Frank Talarico Jr., president and CEO of Goodwill of Orange County, said Enduring Independence is not like other veteran job programs because it focuses on employers, not veterans.
"We do two things very, very differently. The first one is that we look at the veteran as an advantage," Talarico, Jr. said. "The other thing that we do is we focus on business…It's about growing business. When you grow business in any county, particularly this county, you grow the economy."
According to the U.S. Census, there are more than 140,000 veterans in Orange County. That number is expected to increase as more servicemen and women return from overseas and end active duty.
Enduring Independence emphasizes rebranding veterans by highlighting their advantages, Talarico Jr. said.
Some of the advantages, Goodwill of Orange County said, are proven leadership, experience in teamwork, structure and discipline and a commitment to completing tasks.
Noel Massie, central California district president of delivery giant UPS, spoke about his company's commitment to hiring veterans.
"At UPS we have a long history of supporting veterans…We have nearly 24,000 veterans and reserves,'' Massie said.
Thomas Tierney, Air Force veteran and CEO of Vitatech Nutritional Sciences Inc., a manufacturer of food and nutritional supplements, said veterans shouldn't be thought of as liabilities if they have post-traumatic stress. They are still accountable and task-oriented, he said. More importantly, veterans are loyal to their leaders, he said.
"They ride for the brand," Tierney said.
Goodwill of Orange County, a nonprofit organization started in 1924, was founded with the goal of helping people with disabilities find employment and become financially independent. As an organization, it is an employer and also serves as a community resource to other local employers. With experience serving as a liaison between employers and job seekers, Goodwill of Orange County hopes to match veterans with companies that have made a commitment to hire them.
Dontavious Reeves, a 24-year-old Army veteran, was in the audience and said he returned from Afghanistan in September of 2012 after he was injured by an explosive. He was initially mistaken for dead and stored in a body bag. When he recovered from his brain injuries, he was awarded a Purple Heart.
He agreed with what speakers said about the advantages of hiring veterans, but was skeptical that companies would hire many of them.
"Honestly, it sounds good but a lot of my buddies are unemployed and I'm unemployed," he said.
Reeves said he is studying to work in information technology, but he said he's already been considered a liability because of his post-traumatic stress and his traumatic brain injuries.
He said he was fired from a warehouse job stocking merchandise about a year ago. He liked what he heard at the reception, but Reeves said he's heard it before.
"I think actions speak louder than words," Reeves said.
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Arrest Made in Homicide on Winterthur Lane
Fairfax County Police Department
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4100 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Va. 22030
703-246-2253. TTY 703-204-2264. Fax 703-246-4253
News Release: 2012-1610015/eja/(5)UPD
June 14, 2012
Arrest Made in Homicide on Winterthur Lane
Detectives arrested Abir Ali, 20, of Prince George's County, Maryland for the homicide of Bharat P. Patel. The arrest occurred at noon on Thursday, June 14, following a search of his home. Ali is being held by the Office of the Sheriff in Prince George's County.
Note to media: no photo is available.
Composite Sketch and Wanted Poster
Detectives have released a composite sketch and Wanted Poster of a suspect in the suspicious death case earlier today. The suspect is described as an Indian male, 25-35 years old; approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall with a thin build. The suspect was wearing a gray long sleeve shirt with a thin orange stripe down the sleeves and blue jeans.
Person Found Dead by Police
Reston Police District – Officers responded to the 11900 block of Winterthur Lane in Reston for a fight on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at approximately 12:45 a.m. The officers did not find any fight. Approximately one hour later a missing person report was made at Hunter Woods Plaza. An investigation lead the officers back to Winterthur Lane where a body was found with trauma to the upper body.
The deceased has been identified as Bharat P. Patel, 40 of 11913 Winterthur Lane. The cause and manner of death are not available.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Solvers 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcountycrimesolvers.org or text "TIP 187" plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.


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The Big East's basketball-first schools now have the ability to dissolve the league and form a new basketball-centric conference but are not inclined to follow that course so long as no additional defections occur, a source in the league told Adam Zagoria of SNY.tv.
"If the bleeding stopped here, the seven schools would be happy," a source from a Big East basketball-first school told Zagoria.
The seven schools whose primary moneymaking sport is men's basketball—DePaul, Georgetown, Marquette, Providence, Seton Hall, St. John's and Villanova—have the necessary votes if they act as a bloc to dissolve the Big East Conference and form their own new league. Kevin McNamara of the Providence Journal-Bulletin first reported that potential strategy last month.
A two-thirds majority is required to win such a vote, and only Cincinnati, Connecticut and South Florida retain voting privileges among the league's FBS-playing schools. By July, however, Central Florida, Houston, SMU and Memphis join, and the option of dissolving the league would pass. So a decision would have to be made relatively quickly.
The problem in such a gambit is that it could provide to be less lucrative—dramatically less lucrative, in fact—than remaining in the Big East.
Even with schools joining that might not be as attractive to the league's basketball-firsters, there still is considerable equity in the Big East brand and appeal to the league's contract with Madison Square Garden for the annual championship tournament. There is no guarantee if the Big East were dissolved a similar deal could be negotiated for the new league.
Also, there is the matter of television revenue; new commissioner Mike Aresco has been negotiating with networks to secure a new rights deal. It's likely the figures the league command are not what they would have been before Louisville left for the ACC and Rutgers left for the Big Ten, but, because of the enhanced market for live sports rights, it's still expected to be a considerable increase over what the Big East has been receiving. According to Zagoria, the league's FBS schools have been getting $3.18 million, and the basketball-first schools get $1.56 million.
"It's crazy, but the numbers get better when you have football," Zagoria's source said. "So if they can keep some football, they're going to try to do it.
"They don't want to make a mistake by jumping out early and then not being able to get a pretty good TV deal. That's why it's a waiting game, because they're worried about if they did something collectively and tried to reform with others. It all goes around to the brand of the Big East and the Garden."
There is a strong feeling the "Catholic" basketball league eventually will happen because more conference movement is expected, with UConn and Cincinnati now possible targets for the ACC to replenish its membership if it were to have additional losses—and USF, as well, if one of those to depart were Florida State.
Such programs as Xavier, Dayton and Saint Joseph's have long been identified as potential targets for such a league, and Butler's rise has placed it into the speculation.
"I think there is a sense of inevitability to it," the source said. "And there is a belief that they could form a really great basketball conference."


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Beautyblender Sponge Reviews
The Most Beautiful, Easy Way to BlendI never thought I'd see the day when I would spend twenty dollars for a makeup sponge. But after all of the talk, all of the ads, and all of the hype about the one from Beautyblender,® I caved and handed over my debit card with an audible gulp and a large helping of guilt. I shouldn't have felt so bad--this sponge is very different from most, well worth my splurge! It is completely latex- and ...read moreallergy-free. The design is ergonomic, with a tiny end so that you can work any and all cosmetics right up into the corner of the eye area with no problem. The bottom is more bulbous, for larger areas. This sponge is to be used damp for best results. One of the interesting aspects is that it doubles in size when completely wet, but it will shrink back to its original dimensions when dry. Use this to keep foundation from looking cakey. It works miracles to set a great powder (like "Make Up For Ever's HD" version) over a concealed blemish or discoloration to keep it disguised. Try using it with eye shadow for dramatic results (never thought of using a sponge with eye shadow, did you?). The longer I have it, the more uses I find. This will last for about four months with proper care; you do not need to purchase the cleanser from this company, as it's pricey. A gentle liquid like baby shampoo will clean it well so that bacteria does not cause contamination. What a find! — 4 years, 5 months agoGigiSD | 1102 reviews
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The ONE thing you MUST have!I resisted and fought the BB for so long! I refused to spend $20 on a "sponge;" I had no idea how wrong I was. I spent waaaay more than $20 in BB "impersonators." The biggest problem is that the impersonators were way too dense and thick that it made it super hard for the sponge to create that flawless, dewy finish or to blend around curves such as the nose or eye area. Think the latex sponges of ...read morethe 90's but TWICE as dense - it made the sponges almost hard in comparison. The BB is NOT like that at all. It is incredibly soft, flexible, pliable and is just so easy to use - I can't tell you how pleasantly surprised I was! It was so worth the $20 - I can't even tell you. It gives a flawless, poreless, natural finish with no streaking (as SOME brushes can do). You MUST have this! — 2 years, 12 months agopixie_dust | 492 reviews
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Love the Natural Finish this GivesI debated getting the Beauty Blender for such a long time, despite the major hype that surrounds it just because it seems like a glorified makeup sponge. I also don't like that Beauty Blender tries to push its own (expensive) cleaning solution. I finally bit the bullet and bought the Beauty Blender but did not get their stupid cleaning solution. I clean my blender using normal baby shampoo and ...read morewater. Despite my skepticism, I have been thoroughly impressed by this tool! It is easy to use once you get used to it, and it makes each foundation look so smooth and flawless on the skin. I love using this with my heavier foundations because it prevents foundations from looking in any way cakey or heavy. This is probably because you are supposed to use the sponge damp. The dampness helps dissolve and distribute liquid makeup so nicely. What I don't like is that even after one use, your beauty blender gets stained and looks grimey. Even after you wash it, it doesn't look like new again. There is also no real easy way to store this sponge. Beauty Blender recommends using the original packaging to stand the sponge up, but who the heck wants to keep cheap looking plastic packaging on their vanity?! I worry about this collecting bacteria and at $20 a sponge, these are not cheap to replace. This is why I had to dock some stars. I am willing to invest money in quality makeup brushes because I know that when cared for, they could last a lifetime. The Beauty Blender will not last a lifetime, no matter what you do. It is an innovative product, but its price is too steep, in my opinion, for a sponge that needs to be replaced on a somewhat regular basis. Still, I will enjoy using this sponge and keep it as sanitary as possible. If you have issues getting foundation to apply evenly and aren't pinching pennies, give this a shot. — 4 years, 5 months agoHeathRene | 285 reviews
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Flawless Foundation Application!!!Absolutely incredible! Just wet it, squeeze out the water, then add foundation to sponge and apply to face! Makes your makeup look utterly flawless, gives skin a perfect glow, and gives a nice dewy luminous appearance. Use for that perfect sexy sultry skin look. — 6 years, 1 month agoCliniqueLover | 297 reviews
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Don't believe the hypeI bought this sponge from Sephora only recently because I absolutely refused to pay $20 for a sponge when my hands usually work just fine. I finally gave in an purchased it and I don't really get what the big deal is. I like it slightly better than the triangular sponges because the pointy part is great for getting under your eyes and the round bottom I awesome for our cheeks and forehead. So the ...read moredesign is great. I will say that I like it better than using a brush-only because there are no streaks. However, it soaks up so much of the product that it takes you 2-3x as long to get the coverage you want and when cleaning it, the product doesn't really come off completely. I don't use it every day because I'd end up spending all my time applying it. I guess I am stuck with it now but I wouldn't buy one again. — 1 year, 11 months agomsbrown822 | 229 reviews
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pleasently surprised!I had heard many good things about this sponge but was weary to pay $20 for a sponge....well I did and I think it was one of my better choices cuz I LOVE it! — 9 years agoKikikins625 | 457 reviews
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You've Never Blended Like This BeforeI purchased a Beautyblender sponge after reading a favourable review in a magazine. I wanted to try this egg-shaped sponge and see for myself how this worked. I am SO glad I did. This blends better than any other makeup sponge I have tried. It fits well in my hand and is so easy to use. Perfect for blending under jawline, around the nose, eyes and evening out any tell-tale makeup lines. Works grea...read moret with foundation or concealer. Can be used damp or dry. I bought a set of two (well worth it) and then another one. They last for a long time with proper cleansing. I will never use any other makeup sponge. — 9 years agoToscanaFirenze | 284 reviews
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Seriously Not worth it!!Okay so I bought this product over a year ago, and I keep trying to go back and use it, but honestly I don't see the big hype or benefits about this. I mean it's pricier than other sponges and the cover girl one works just as good and a brush would get the same job done if you want to buy a Mac one. Also I don't even need foundation so I just use a tinted moisturizer and I've tried using this th...read moreing and it soaks my tint up completely... I get a better result with using my own hand like it's just a cream smoothing on. This is a fad and NOT worth the price.. Wish I could say different because I hate wasting my money on worthless things.. — 5 years, 5 months agoLani702 | 118 reviews
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I prefer a brushI don't get this. I apply my liquid foundation with a brush, and for me that is the best thing. I don't know if I'm doing it wrong, but I can't seem to get a good face out of this. I'm sure if this was the first thing you have ever used to apply your foundation this would be amazing, but as for me I prefer a brush. — 8 years, 5 months agoleelu | 354 reviews
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PERFECT!!!!!!Since I purchased my first Beautyblender (BB) 2 years ago, I've stopped looking for the "perfect" makeup tool to make my foundation look flawless. If you are like me and your goal is to have a dewy, polished, and natural skin finish, then the BB is for you. I used to spend a lot of time with my foundation, from making sure that there were no brush streaks on my face and neck to making sure everyt...read morehing was perfectly in place. The BB has been a huge time-saver for me. To prep the sponge, all I do is squeeze it in my hand under warm running water to make sure that the whole BB is wet. Then using a towel, I would squeeze out any excess water. You want the sponge to be damp and ready to use, not soaking wet. Some have complained about the BB soaking up and wasting too much product. What I have learned to do is pump my foundation on the back of my hand and with my clean fingers, I dot the foundation on my face and neck. Now comes the best part! With the larger side, I will bounce away (or stipple, as you pros say) on my cheeks, chin, forehead, and neck. Any difficult areas like around the nose or under the eyes, I will use the pointed side for more precision. The BB is great for powdered foundations and for blending out concealers too. One thing that I would like to emphasize is to clean your BBs regularly. My cleanser isn't anything fancy or expensive so I use it to clean the sponge. Focus on the areas where you can see the foundation but also clean the whole sponge thoroughly. If you don't try and clean it daily, you risk staining your BB (the longer you wait, the harder it is to get it all pink and clean again) but the biggest risk is damaging your skin with a dirty sponge. With my sensitive skin, I would never risk that. When you are squeezing your clean BB under running water, the sponge should quickly expand back. If you see that your BB is not absorbing the water and isn't growing (it should expand when wet), it's a sign that product or even the cleanser you used to clean it is still trapped in there. I would suggest to replace your BBs every 6 months. Just the thought of all the bacteria that can be potentially trapped inside the sponge is making my palms sweaty now... One last thing is a word of caution for those with long nails! Be careful when you're squeezing the sponge dry, careful not to tear the sponge. The Beautyblender is quite pricey and I haven't tried other sponges (other than the ones that came with my compact foundations). My principle is to not waste money if I've already found something good. — 3 years, 1 month agohappylittlemess | 71 reviews
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The natural world – especially the underground – is a theme running through this year's Summer Reading Program. Kids are meeting critters that live below, teens have movies like "Holes" and adults can learn homesteading skills.
You can't cover the underground without talking about Riverbluff Cave near Springfield, considered the oldest known ice age fossil cave in North America. The cave is closed to tours, but all ages can check out cave artifacts and learn more at an event at 6:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, June 14, at the Missouri Institute of Natural Science, 2327 W. Farm Road 190. When it's dark, explore the sky through telescopes with members of the Springfield Astronomical Society.
We're bringing the cave closer to you, too. In June through August, the Library Station will display Riverbluff Cave specimens from the Missouri Institute of Natural Science. Also through June, the Park Central Branch Library will feature an exhibit, "Beneath the Surface: Photos of Riverbluff Cave."
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Just a reminder about two series starting this week:
The series coincides with a Library Center exhibit "Here. There. Everywhere." through June, made possible through NASA. See the full schedule in Bookends, or at thelibrary.org/programs. You can also call 882-0714.
It's an opportunity to hear the how-tos from business professionals, like buying a franchise, home-based or online ventures, taxes and more. Attendees will also be able to receive mentoring from a trained SCORE volunteer if they choose.
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Much like Class A No.1 Canterbury's focus on not looking past the next game, Gaines carefully weighs her words.
"I think Scott was way more laid back; Pop is actually on us all the time," Gaines said. "There's no slacking off with him. He's more serious, but it wasn't that much of a change. I think we slowed down and have more halfcourt (offense), but it's not much of a change."
That might be another way of saying Wayne Kreiger is an old-school coach. The slight style change hasn't changed the mindset at Canterbury. The Cavaliers are 21-3 heading into the Class A Caston Regional, where a potential showdown with No.2 Oregon-Davis awaits if both win their semifinal games.
Like his son before him, Wayne Kreiger makes sure no one looks past the next opponent, West Central.
"Coach says (before tourney games), 'You can't win the state championship tonight, but you can lose it,' " Canterbury senior Bailey Farley said. "That's definitely our motto. We're always building up to that ultimate goal, but we can't look so far ahead because then you can lose it right now."
Farley looks for just the right words, too, when describing the difference in coaching styles.
"Coach Wayne Kreiger is definitely a little bit more in your face," Farley sadi. "He's always trying to pump you up and let you know when you do something wrong and when you do something right."
The transition in coaches wasn't too difficult, of course, as Wayne had been working with the program the last couple seasons before Scott took over this fall as the boys coach.
Goals and standards remain the same. Canterbury is seeking its second straight Class A state title and fifth in the last six years.
This year's team is as talented as any the Cavaliers have fielded, with four players averaging in double figures, led by Farley, Gaines, Darby Maggard and Kindell Fincher. Fincher also averages in double figures in rebounding.
Those four girls were part of the starting lineup a year ago, and junior Emma Hyndman has stepped in in place of last year's only senior, Maddie Troxel.
"We have several kids who can put the ball in the basket," Wayne Kreiger said. "We have good speed, which helps our transition, and Kindell Fincher has been a double-digit rebounder and that helps us get the ball out. It's a combination of things."
Maggard and Gaines run the offense at the point, and the number of offensive weapons makes it hard for opponents to design a defense to slow Canterbury.
"Whoever has a mismatch, we try to go to them, or to whoever had an advantage to an opponent guarding them," Gaines said. "I don't think we have a certain person to get the ball to, everyone on the team is capable of scoring. We just get the ball and go."
Canterbury leads the state in all classes with an average of 74 points per game.
"Any one of us can produce," Farley said. "It's great to know you can depend on your teammates like that."
The unselfish character of the players is something that Scott Kreiger instilled during his run as the girls head coach. It's likely something he first learned from watching his father coach.
Team-oriented play is ingrained at Canterbury, Wayne Kreiger said.
Despite recent state success, Kreiger says it's important his team never lose sight of the importance of the game at hand.
"Our attitude is ' Survive and advance,' " he said. "You can't take anybody for granted because everybody wants to advance. We haven't had any problem in taking anyone for granted. It gets more difficult every game. That's something we talk about, something we stress."
There's a different Kreiger honing this team for the postseason now, but the same principles apply. The same pressure is in place.
"We try not to focus on the rankings so much and just come out and play," Gaines said. "We can't take any days off. We can't slack off. We have to come to play and get back to that state championship game."
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In my experience with Thai monastics, monks of 10 years or more are commonly referred to as Ajahn, particularly when they have a teaching role. It would be unusual to refer to a "younger" monk as "Ajahn".
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Master's degrees granted at graduate commencement, with address by Demetrios Lignos '64
University granted master's degrees at its graduate commencement
exercises, held May 5 in Brown Chapel on the campus. The address was
delivered by 1964 alumnus Demetrios Lignos who is known as "the father
of digital linear tape," for his breakthrough invention of the medium
while he was with Digital Equipment Corporation.
Degrees conferred were the Master of Arts in
Teaching (MAT), the Master of Arts in Education (MAE) and Master of
Information Strategy, Systems and Technology degree (MISST).
Muskingum University President Anne C. Steele
congratulated the assembled graduates and said, "You have worked hard,
and we are very proud of you. What you have done here will have an
impact on thousands of individuals, your communities and the world."
In his address, Mr. Lignos told the graduates,
"With your education at Muskingum, you have all the right credentials to
excel in your field. Enjoy your career and your life to the fullest.
Be open, be patient and be flexible."
In recognition of his lifetime of achievement,
the university bestowed upon Mr. Lignos an honorary doctor of science
degree. It was presented by Dr. Steele and Muskingum University Trustee
and alumnus Gordon E. Spillman.
Mr. Lignos is known internationally as the
"father of digital linear tape" (DLT) for his 1984 breakthrough
invention for Digital Equipment Corporation. DLT changed the nature of
computer data storage and retrieval and quickly became the industry
standard for backups of essential files. Today, it remains the standard
for transferring original content to DVD format for commercial
replication and distribution of motion pictures, music and other media
During his 40-year career, Mr. Lignos held
principal roles in engineering design, technology and product
development at industry-leaders Digital Equipment Corporation, Quantum
Corporation, Maxtor Corporation and InPhase Technologies. He was
responsible for the development of more than a dozen major computer
peripheral and data storage products, guiding them through creation,
testing, manufacturing, marketing, sales and adoption by customers
Mr. Lignos has received numerous electronics
design and engineering honors, including the coveted "R&D 100
Award," recognizing the most technologically significant new products.
He is a prolific author of technical articles and conference
He earned his bachelor of science degree from
Muskingum in physics, with a mathematics minor, holds a master of
science degree in engineering science from the University of Toledo and a
master of business administration degree from the University of New
Hampshire. In 2009, he received a Muskingum University Distinguished
Service Award, its highest honor for alumni.. He and his wife, Raynette
Lyons Lignos '64, reside in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. They are the
parents of Theodore (Ted) Lignos.
Candidates for master's degrees were presented by
Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Paul Reichardt. The degrees were
conferred by President Steele, Muskingum University Trustee and alumnus
Gordon Spillman, Dave Longaberger Distinguished Professor of Teaching
and Learning Dr. Barbara Hansen and Dr. Raymond Rataiczak, director of
the MISST program.
Faculty marshals were Professor of Education Dr.
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I was born and raised in McDonough, Georgia (about 20 miles south of Atlanta), where I attended Union Grove High School and graduated in 2005. I grew up playing baseball, attending church and working with my parents at their sign business. When I arrived at Maryville College, I only knew my roommate, but new friendships were quickly made. I graduated from MC in 2009 with a degree in Business and Organizational Management. During my time at MC, I was a punter on the football team, a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and in the spring, I could be found in the pitcher's circle of an exciting intramural softball game. Fortunately for me, I was able to establish relationships with nearly all the faculty and staff as I was a student worker in the school's post office while I was here. My younger sister, Hayley, attended MC as well and graduated in 2011. I loved this community and town so much that I bought a house here after graduation; and I am thrilled to be back on campus, this time as a staff member. In my free time, I like to hang out with friends and family, play guitar, watch the Atlanta Braves and attend concerts and sporting events.
- Favorite book - Fourth Down and Long: Everything is Possible When You Believe by Tony Lotti
- Favorite TV show - Sports Center and Baseball Tonight
- Last movie I saw - The Campaign
- Hobbies - Playing guitar/singing, watching sports, playing corn hole and cooking out
- Favorite sport - It's a tie between football and baseball
- Favorite dessert - My mom makes the best pistachio pie or "green stuff" as I used to call it
- Favorite place to be - Destin, Florida and Turner Field
- Place I would love to see - I would love to travel to every Major League baseball stadium
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When I visited Maryville College during my senior year of high school, my entire thought process of choosing a college was simplified. In fact, it was pretty much wrapped up. MC was, and still is, so beautiful. Being from Georgia, I never imagined going to school out of state, but on that particular day back in January '05, I couldn't see myself anywhere else but MC.
Upon arriving at MC for football camp my freshman year, I quickly formed a bond with the 100+ players and coaches. I now consider them part of my family. After classes started, I couldn't believe how friendly everybody was on campus. A wonderful sense of community was formed. This campus is like its own little town. There is excitement when walking across campus with the anticipation of who you might run into or which professor might sit next to you in the dining hall.
My time and experience at Maryville College was undoubtedly the best four years of my life! My reward as an admissions counselor would be to recruit prospective students so they can experience the best four years of their lives here at Maryville College, just as I did!


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I am anxious to learn as much as I can about Buddhism and the Dharma. I'm not sure if I am ready yet to call myself "a Buddhist" although I have not found any teachings in the Dharma I consider to be false or objectionable, but I am also not sure if I believe in the supernatural aspects of Buddhist theology such as reincarnation, Karma (as a continual build up over multiple incarnations) and such, I ascribe mainly to a naturalistic view of life, and while I have found Buddhist ethics to be excellent, I admit that I am a little unnerved by talk of gods, demons, hell, etc.
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ANOTHER collection box fund-raising for those who served their country has been stolen – the third in Romsey in just three days.
Police launched a hunt for the thieves who struck in Romsey in the week leading up to last week's Remembrance Sunday.
Officers are investigating whether the thefts are linked and have appealed for witnesses to help track down the thieves.
The latest incident happened at Romsey Library, in Station Road, on Thursday between 12pm and 1pm, where a Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal box used to collect funds for servicemen and ex-servicemen was stolen from the counter.
The counter was unattended at the time and string used to attach the box to the counter was cut – no one was seen.
It is not known how much money was in the box.
It follows the theft of a collection box from the outpatients' reception desk at Romsey Hospital on Tuesday, between 1.15pm and 1.25pm and another from the Alma Road Surgery, on Wednesday, November 7, between 11am and 12.50pm.
Officers patrolling in the area were warned to be on the lookout for such activity.
Police have released this CCTV image (above) of a woman who may have information about the theft of the hospital box.
She is described as white, 5ft 6in tall, with short brown hair and wore a brown bomber-style jacket with black trim around the neck, black leggings, ankle boots and a poppy.
Anyone who can identify the woman is asked to call PC Richard Goddard at Romsey police on 101 or the Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


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TA Invites Military to Eat Free on July 4
WESTLAKE, Ohio – TravelCenters of America LLC, operator of the TA and Petro Stopping Centers travel center brands, will give all active-duty military, veterans and reservists a complimentary meal on Independence Day, Friday, July 4, at any participating TA or Petro sit-down restaurant nationwide.
Customers simply have to show their proof of service before ordering to receive the free meal of their choice, up to a $15 value. Proof of service includes: U.S. uniform services ID Card or retired ID Card; current leave and earnings statement; veterans organization card; photograph in uniform; DD214; or citation or commendation.
More than 170 Iron Skillet, Country Pride and other full-service, homestyle restaurants inside TA and Petro locations are participating in the giveaway.
Customers at participating TA and Petro full-service restaurants are also being invited to participate in a charity drive for the National Military Family Association's Operation Purple Program from June 30 through July 1. Donations will be accepted for paper flags that will be displayed in the restaurants, and donors may write their own name on the flag or write in the name of military service personnel they wish to honor with the donation.
The National Military Family Association provides services to families in the different phases of military life, including deployment, reintegration and coming together after an injury.
"We are again honoring our service men and women, who have sacrificed so much for our country, by inviting them to our restaurants to share a meal," said TravelCenters President and CEO Tom O'Brien. "We will also be honoring all of those who gave their life defending our country by preparing Fallen Soldier Tables at our restaurants. A single place setting at an empty table represents the wish that fallen men and women of our armed forces could be present to dine with us. Having set these tables on patriotic days over the last few years in our restaurants, employees at our sites have seen and shared in the emotion and memories of those who lost friends and loved ones while serving. It's a moving experience for everyone."
This marks the third year that TravelCenters is honoring military with free meals in its restaurants on Independence Day and the second year it is supporting the National Military Family Association's Operation Purple Program. TravelCenters has served more than 21,000 free meals to veterans and active-duty military service men and women in the last two years, the company said.


text: Municipal home rule expansion advances in Senate By Phil Kabler March 5, 2013 Story Share CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- West Virginia municipalities won one and lost one in the Legislature Tuesday, as a bill to extend and expand the municipal home rule pilot project and another to prevent cities and counties from enacting gun regulations advanced to their respective Senate and House floors.The Senate's version of a bill (SB435) to continue the municipal home rule pilot project through 2019 and expand it from the current four participating cities to as many as 10 advanced to the full Senate from the Government Organization Committee.Currently, four cities -- Bridgeport, Charleston, Huntington and Wheeling -- are participating in the pilot project set to end on June 30. Home rule gives participating cities broader authority to enact ordinances, programs and revenue sources than normally allowed under state law.Lisa Dooley, executive director of the West Virginia Municipal League, said Tuesday she was encouraged that the Senate Government Organization Committee acted quickly on the bill, advancing it on a unanimous voice vote. She said the key issue is to mesh the Senate bill with a House version also advancing (HB2761).The key difference is that the House bill would prohibit participating cities from enacting tax ordinances, while the Senate bill would allow municipal sales taxes of up to 1 percent in cities that reduce or eliminate municipal business and occupation taxes.Meanwhile, a bill to eliminate the power of cities or counties to impose regulations or restrictions on firearms within their jurisdictions advanced from House Judiciary Committee on a contested voice vote (HB2760).Delegate Mark Hunt, D-Kanawha, said he is concerned the bill will pre-empt gun-carry ordinances in cities and counties, overturning ordinances prohibiting guns in city parks, playgrounds or other public areas, such as skating rinks. Under the bill, such restrictions would have to be enacted in state law, committee attorneys advised. Current state laws prohibiting guns on school grounds, in county courthouses and at the Capitol would remain in effect."The idea behind the bill is, the Legislature will enact all laws regulating gun ownership," said Delegate Patrick Lane, R-Kanawha.Another bill to repeal Charleston's ordinance limiting handgun purchases to one per person per month (HB2558) has not been taken up by the committee. However, passage of the bill advanced Tuesday would appear to nullify that ordinance, along with all other city and county regulations regarding firearms and ammunition.Charleston Mayor Danny Jones told The Associated Press that the bill that advanced Tuesday is "not good for Charleston."He also voiced his opposition during a Monday-night meeting of Charleston City Council.Charleston ordinances limit handgun purchases to one per month and require a buyer to wait 72 hours before receiving the weapon.Jones told the AP that those ordinances target attempts by drug dealers to buy up firearms in regions where they are common to sell in urban areas with strict gun control laws. Jones also noted that the city's police chief can and does grant exceptions to the purchase limit, as provided by the ordinance.Reach Phil Kabler at firstname.lastname@example.com or 304-348-1220. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Facebook founder visits Cabin Creek Health Systems 2 Teen pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter in Oakes Field shooting 3 Safety shutoff disabled prior to June coal-mining death, report says 4 Congressional opioid investigation targets drug wholesaler Miami-Luken 5 Innerviews: Dual-identity surgeon riding high in horse racing world Estrada to appear at Beckley premiere Previous Story Capitol Market adds 5K walk to chili event Next Story


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EAST RUTHERFORD, N. J.—The Texans don't have to tell anyone how good they are anymore.
Their unbeaten record (5-0) says it. The way they handle adversity says it.
The Texans are good enough to reach the Super Bowl, the most complete team in the AFC. They should run away with the AFC South, giving them the early inside track for home field advantage in the playoffs.
With apologies to Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, the Texans are the best team in Texas. They showed it again Monday night, dumping the Jets, 23-17, although the victory may have been costly.
Star linebacker Brian Cushing left the game in the second quarter with a knee injury, and the Texans were concerned. The severity of Cushing's injury would not be known until he was examined further, but the concern on the face of defensive end J. J. Watt's was obvious. If Cushing is done for the season, his presence both on the field and in the locker room will be missed."
"That's a tough situation,'' Watt said. "That's our leader, our middle linebacker, our guy. So to see that is tough. We played that second half for Cush, won it in his home state. We just hope he's OK.''
With or without Cushing, the Texans will be OK. That's how much talent they have. Their locker room Monday night was filled with an abundance of playmakers.
Watt has been the NFL's best defensive player this season, and he was superb again Monday night. He saved a touchdown near the goal line when he deflected a pass by Mark Sanchez, who had Chaz Schilens wide open in the end zone. Watt caused another turnover when he tipped a Sanchez pass into the arms of teammate Brice McCain for an interception. That was a huge momentum swing in the game. The Jets trailed just 14-7 at the time, and were threatening to tie the game just before halftime. Instead, McCain returned the interception 86 yards to the Jets' nine-yard line, setting up a field goal that gave Houston a 17-7 halftime lead.
Watt is a star, but the Texans have so much more. Running back Arian Foster shredded the Jets for 152 yards on 29 carries. Texans quarterback Matt Schaub, on an off night, still outplayed Sanchez. Andre Johnson remains one of the league's most dangerous wide receivers. Wade Phillips is one of the league's best defensive coordinators, and he will figure out a way to scheme effectively without Cushing if forced to.
Get the picture? The Texans are for real. They reached the second round of the playoffs last season with a third string quarterback. When they lost former No. 1 draft pick Mario Williams to the Bills in free agency, Watt said the Texans would fine.
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Watt was right. The Texans' roster has been built methodically by general manager Rick Smith. Coach Gary Kubiak is a strong offensive coach. And when the Texans' defense was holding them back, Phillips arrived last season and got that unit to gel.
The Texans can adapt to any style. If the Texans need to throw it 50 times, they can. If they need to run it effectively, they can. When they need to pressure the quarterback, they can.
The Texans will be on national television again Sunday night, hosting the Packers. That's what the Texans are now, a team ready for prime time.
In contrast, the Jets (2-3) are not. They still don't have an offensive identity. Still don't know how much want they want to use Tim Tebow (five carries, 19 yards), and when. Still can't get consistency from Sanchez (14 for 31, 230 yards, one TD, two interceptions).
Jets coach Rex Ryan wishes he had playmakers like the Texans do. He wishes the Jets had the depth the Texans do. But the Jets don't. They gave a strong effort Monday night, much better than their embarrassing 34-0 loss to the 49ers in Week 4.
However, the Jets are not going to do anything special this year. That was unlikely even before Darrelle Revis and Santonio Holmes were lost for the season. Now it looks impossible.
The Jets' window has already closed this season. The Texans' window remains wide open. It's early, but it's clear the Texans can hang with anybody in the AFC - the Patriots, the Ravens, you name it. None of them scare the Texans. They know they belong. The Texans have learned how to win. That's why they are 5-0. That's why they can keep winning, even without Cushing. That's why they will be playing games in January, with a chance to do something special.


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'Buffalo Sabres fans have no choice but to think about the future. Some bright-eyed, fresh-faced kids can help in the coming days. Fans can glimpse the next generation of Sabres when the World Junior Championships begin Christmas night and the Rochester Americans make another HSBC Arena visit Tuesday. The Sabres will be represented by six prospects in the prestigious junior tournament, which will be televised by ESPN2 from Grand Forks, N.D., and Thief River Falls, Minn.'
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WASHINGTON - House Speaker John Boehner said Sunday that fixing the nation's fiscal problems, not its immigration laws, was his top priority, as the most comprehensive proposal in a generation to change the immigration system languishes in the Republican-controlled House.
Boehner has appeared unswayed by the political momentum behind the bipartisan Senate bill, and even after talking last week with President Obama he wants the House to take its time.
The speaker also dismissed critics who have said this Congress has been among the most unproductive in years. He defended the House's decision to hold dozens of votes to repeal the nation's 2010 health-care law - bills that are almost certain never to become law.
"We should not be judged on how many new laws we create. We ought to be judged on how many laws that we repeal," he said.
Boehner said he remained "optimistic" that Congress could do something "to fix our fiscal situation."
Legislation to fund the government and avoid a federal shutdown will be at the top of the agenda when lawmakers return in the fall from the August recess.
Funding for federal operations expires Sept. 30.
The speaker has struggled to lead his often unruly majority and declined Sunday to get in front of them on the centerpiece of the bipartisan Senate-passed immigration bill - a 13-year path to citizenship for the 11 million immigrants living in the country without legal status.
Many Republican House members have few minority voters in their districts and do not see the issue as a priority.
"If I come out and say I'm for this and I'm for that, all I'm doing is making my job harder," Boehner said.
Supporters of the immigration bill said the Republican leader's decision to take it slow on the issue comes at political risk to the party.
"The Republicans have a decision to make: They can stay out of touch and in denial, or they can get this done," Rep. Xavier Becerra, D-Calif., said recently.
This week, a House committee plans to debate a more limited pathway to citizenship for immigrants brought to the country as minors - a proposal Democrats and immigration advocates oppose as insufficient.
The "Kids Act" being formed by House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., would give Republicans a way to ease into the idea of legalizing those who are in the country illegally without embracing the broader path that most Republicans still oppose.
The bill promises to be substantially different from the Dream Act - provisions included in the Senate bill that would give young immigrants an expedited citizenship path if they attend college or join the military.


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TWO childhood sweethearts have celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary with a letter from the Queen.
Doreen and Stan Cook, of Bowbrook Cottages, Peopleton, met when she moved to the village aged just 15.
And she could never have imagined when they played together as children that 60 years later they would be celebrating a long and happy marriage.
"I moved with my family to Peopleton, aged 15," said the 84- year-old, who is originally from Bourtonon- the-Water. "Stan was born here, christened here and married here.
"We knew each other because it was only a small village then. We used to play together when we young. We used to go to the pictures and go for walks and Saturday night dances."
The couple married when Mrs Cook was 23 at St Nicholas Church in Peopleton on December 12. But there was no big romantic proposal.
Mrs Cook said: "I don't think he ever proposed to me, we just agreed to get married on that date.
It was such an old fashioned time, it's a long time ago."
During their marriage Mrs Cook worked as a despatch supervisor and Mr Cook, aged 82, worked on the land, later driving a digger at the same factory his wife worked at.
The couple then retired and remained in their home at Bowbrook Cottages, where they have lived since they married.
To celebrate their milestone anniversary they enjoyed a cake and raised a glass together at home and plan to go out with friends and family later this month.
"We also had a letter from the Queen," said Mrs Cook.
"It said, 'I am so pleased to know that we are celebrating your diamond wedding anniversary. I send my congratulations to you and best wishes on such a special occasion'."
After 60 years the couple are still going strong and Mrs Cook says the secret of their success is letting things go and being able to move on after an argument.
"We have had our ups and downs but I can have words and forget it," she said. "Everybody tells me what a nice man he is and I say that's why I have got him."


text: Manchin only Democrat to vote against EPA chief By Ken Ward Jr. July 18, 2013 Story Share CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin voted Thursday against confirming Gina McCarthy to run the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency during President Obama's second term, making him the only Democrat to oppose Obama's pick for the post.McCarthy won Senate approval by a 59-40 vote. Republicans had tied up her nomination since March 7, a record delay for an EPA administrator.Manchin, in a floor speech hours prior to the final vote, did not challenge McCarthy's qualifications for the job, but said he opposed her as part of his fight over coal policies "with the EPA and the president who nominated her.""That fight will not end with the Senate's vote on Ms. McCarthy's nomination," Manchin said. "That fight will continue until the EPA stops its regulatory rampage and until the president comes up with feasible policies that achieve real energy independence."Manchin was also the only Democrat who voted with Republicans earlier Thursday to try to block a floor vote on whether McCarthy would be confirmed. The GOP lost that vote by a vote of 69-31.Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., voted to confirm McCarthy, saying that leadership positions in the administration need to be filled "so the federal government can finally get work done.""This includes the EPA, which provides an important function: to protect our health and water quality," Rockefeller said. "Gina McCarthy has a great deal of experience working with these issues, and as she starts her new job, I hope she will also work to find real solutions to create and save jobs in West Virginia."We need to find a responsible balance," Rockefeller said. McCarthy ran EPA's air pollution division during Obama's first term. A Boston native, she holds degrees in social anthropology from the University of Massachusetts Boston and in environmental health, engineering, planning and policy from Tufts University.In his speech opposing McCarthy's confirmation, Manchin said he met with her "a couple of weeks ago" and found McCarthy to be "earnest, friendly, pragmatic and incredibly intelligent.""She is a talented scientist who has dedicated her life to public service, serving under Democrats and Republicans alike," Manchin said. "I certainly appreciate her pragmatism, her willingness to server her country and her stellar bipartisan credentials, an extremely rare quality in Washington these days."Manchin also noted a point that many Democrats who supported McCarthy have repeatedly made -- that she advised Mitt Romney on climate change when he was governor of Massachusetts. "It's not hard to imagine that she could have been nominated to be EPA administrator by Mitt Romney if he had won the 2012 presidential election," Manchin said.Still, Manchin said McCarthy's qualifications and bipartisanship weren't enough to win his vote."My vote against her goes much deeper than her nomination, her views on energy and the environment or even her job performance the last four years as head of air policy at the EPA," Manchin said. "No, my vote is against Gina McCarthy is really a vote against the administration's lack of any serious attempt to develop an energy strategy for America's future." Manchin continued, "the president often speaks about an 'all-of-the above' energy policy. But his new global climate proposal amounts to a true declaration of war on one of the above - coal."In fact, the president plans to use the EPA to regulate the coal industry out of existence," Manchin said.While McCarthy's nomination was opposed by Republican leaders and backed by Democrats and environmental organizations, even some within the coal industry offered supportive comments about working with her on EPA air pollution rules."Did she do all of the things we thought would be best? No, but we do see that she's trying to do things that would achieve regulatory balance," John McManus, vice president of environmental services for American Electric Power, told the National Journal.And in a statement Thursday afternoon, the National Mining Association said it "stands ready to work with Gina McCarthy ... toward thoughtful, constructive policies that assure American's mining industry continues to provide the energy, metals and minerals all Americans depend on for economic security and quality of life."West Virginia political leaders have generally opposed Obama administration efforts to reduce the impacts of mountaintop removal mining, cut air pollution emissions from coal-fired power plants and require better management of toxic coal-ash from those plants. And while industry backers blame an Obama "war on coal" for a decline in Appalachian coal employment, most experts agree the industry's troubles are also caused by a combination of factors including cheap natural gas, competition from other coal basins, and the mining out of Appalachia's best coal reserves.The state's political leaders harshly criticized Obama's June order that EPA finalize greenhouse gas limits for new power plants by September 2013 and existing facilities by June 2015, but state officials offer few -- if any -- details of their own proposals for how West Virginia could start to help slow global warming.When Obama's climate plan was announced, AEP officials said it appeared to take "a balanced approach" and that utilities can achieve "meaningful reductions and minimize economic pain" if EPA gives them "maximum flexibility within the confines of the Clean Air Act."Reach Ken Ward Jr. at email@example.com or 304-348-1702. 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Just saying hello from South West England.
I am currently having a second attempt at understanding Buddhism. I attended some talks years ago with the New Kadampa Tradition, who have lots of centres in South West England. Unfortunately, I couldn't take the teaching in at the time - may be I wasn't ready or it wasn't the right approach for me.
Just recently I have been reading some books by Joseph Goldstein and trying some of the basic meditation methods discussed and it all starts to make sense in practical way.
I am still discovering the basics of Buddhism and I have found some threads on this forum to be very helpful, so I thought I'd sign up and say hello.


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A discussion from Joan Denoo led me to read (in quotes, via Audible, unabridged) "King Leopold's Ghost". by Adam Hochschild. I've been reading the book for a few weeks, and now finished it.
The story is amazing. One of the greatest crimes in history, a horrible, greed induced genocide, death of 1/2 of the Congo, or 4 to 8 to 10 million human beings/ Hochschild gives the death toll as 10 million. Torture, societal destruction, rape of the Congo for money. Lies, political manipulation, public relations spin as modern as 2013. Manipulation, blackmail, and buying off, of the press. Destruction by burning of whole buildings-full of records to cover up misdeeds, and continued cover up, to this day, by the govt. of Belgium.
This book is a story well told. The story occurred in the 2nd half of the 19th century, into the early 20th. The characters include:
Leopold II of Belgium. An emotionally stunted, pitiful, but also heinous, greedy, virulently racist monarch, who manipulated world events to obtain, for himself, the region of the African Congo. By the time his rule ended, he was a billionaire, Belgium had a lucrative colony and fabulous wealth extracted from central Africa, destroying nations and cultures, leaving half of the people of the Congo dead, countless others tortured, maimed, raped, and their histories erased.
Henry Morton Stanley, a self-invented explorer, opening the Congo and serving as Leopold's entrance to riches. Stanley was a star self promoter (as in, "Mr. Livingston I presume?), who recreated himself almost from the ground up, including his nationality and his name.
George Washington Williams, the first to expose Leopold's atrocities. American Civil War veteran, minister, politician and historian. Shortly before his death he travelled to King Leopold II's Congo Free State and his open letter to Leopold about the suffering of the region's inhabitants at the hands of Leopold's agents, spurred the first public outcry against the regime (Wikipedia). Incredible story, and worthy of honoring today.
Rev. William Henry Sheppard, missionary for the Presbyterian Church. He spent 20 years in Africa, primarily in and around the Congo Free State, and is best known for his efforts to publicize the atrocities committed against the Kuba and other Congolese peoples by King Leopold II's Force Publique. (Wikipedia) Also a one of the few to humanize, the dehumanized people of the Congo.
Roger Casement, investigated human rights abuses in the Congo, before there was such a concept as "human rights". He delivered a long, detailed eyewitness report exposing abuses, which led to public outcry in Europe and the US, and was key in ending Leopold's reign of terror. Wikipedia. When the British executed casement for treason (aid for the Irish in rebellion), publication of his diaries of assignations with African and other men left no one who would defend him.
E.D. Morel, quoted in one source as one of history's great forgotten humanitarians. Morel independently discovered the atrocities of Leopold's enormous system of slave labor, and took it as his great cause, publishing, fund raising, speaking, and campaigning, ultimately successfully, for an end to Leopold's hold on the Congo.
Morel's expose, "Red Rubber".
More minor in the story, but notable for their connection and presence in the events, were those who spoke in Casement's defense, pleading for clemency, including
Arthur Conan Doyle, who collaborated with casement in his work on Congo Reform, and wrote the pamphlet "The Crime of the Congo" (you can download for free from Gutenberg project) also here as pdf file.
Poet W. B. Yeats (not mentioned in the book), and
Playwright George Bernard Shaw (not mentioned in the book)
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Mark Twain wrote the pamphlet "King Leopold's Soliloquy", which Leopold felt compelled to respond to. "The book mentions the critical report by the missionary William Henry Sheppard on an 1899 massacre of over eighty people by Zappo Zaps sent to collect taxes.[1] Leopold claims that his critics only speak of what is unfavorable to him, such as the unfair taxes that he levied upon the people of the Congo, which caused starvation and the extermination of entire villages, but not of the fact that he had sent missionaries to the villages to convert them to Christianity. [2] Nothing, Leopold complains, can satisfy the English. (wikipedia)
Joseph Conrad, whose Heart of Darkness was the inspiration for the movie "Apocalypse Now", but the story was a fictionalized version of events in the rape of the Congo. Heart of Darkness is one of the top 100 English language works of fiction.
The people of the Congo, few of whom names are known, few of who are remembered except as brief tales almost always with death as the conclusion.
So strange this image represents "The Congo Free State", and Orwellian name long before the books of Orwell.
The book is subtitled, 'A story of greed, terror, and heroism in colonial Africa". I think it's much more than that. It's also a story of amazingly modern mastery of public relations spin, of the much repeated theme of ethnocide for greed, of the legacy of racism that proves Europe, not just America, engaged in slavery into the 20th century. It a story of a master manipulator of nations. It's a story of many psychologically dysfunctional men as major characters, and women both whole and dysfunctional, as minor characters due to the era. The story is a beginning for the concept of Human Rights, and individual actions, and forming organizations to fight for human rights that persist to this day.
This book was published in 1999. For anyone who has not read it, I recommend this book. I learned more than I expected. It's fascinating, and a period piece that's also as modern as the last election.
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Thanks for the detailed summary. You've definitely piqued my interest and I'll be adding this book to my reading list. Sounds like an incredible story.
Be prepared for some emotional pain.
Daniel, You are a master at telling a terrible story. You offer just enough to entice one to follow up and read about that dreadful period in history. It says so much about our human history and the ways systemic problems go unnoticed. While it is easy to blame Congolese for their warlike nature, it is not they who were warlike, they were victims without a voice. You help give them voice. You dear man.
Thanks for the comments.
Here's a video trailor for the movie version. I haven't seen it yet. Movies can be good, but book stayed with me much longer than any movie can.
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Romsey's newest head teacher will have to remember she's Mrs Henry now, not Emma- Kate, after coming from a school where pupils were on first name terms with staff.
Mrs Henry, who started this week as the new principal at Hampshire Collegiate School (HCS) was previously deputy head at St Christopher School, in Hertfordshire, a "progressive" private school where there were no uniforms and the diet was strictly vegetarian.
Mrs Henry, 40, says she has no plans to ditch uniforms or allow pupils to call teachers by their first names and meat will remain on the menu.
She was educated at the University of Kent, where she read English Literature and African & Caribbean Studies.
As a 17-year-old, she gained her first taste of life at the chalk face when she spent a gap year in Jamaica, where, despite having no experience, she landed a job teaching French and food nutrition, as well as helping special needs pupils.
"I had a wonderful time," said Mrs Henry, who says the memories of her time in the Caribbean inspired her to become a teacher after a year in IT recruitment.
She took a post graduate certificate at the Institute of Education in London and has been teaching for 16 years, with English Literature as her subject.
Before joining St Christopher's, she was a senior member of staff at Surbiton High School, which is, like HCS, part of the United Learning group.
Her experience is extensive, covering inner city comprehensives, a City Technology College, single sex, co-ed, day and boarding schools.
Mrs Henry told the Advertiser that it had always been her ambition to become a head and the she was keen to "piece together the best bits" from each of the schools at which she had taught.
She said she had no plans to make radical changes to HCS and it would be a case of "evolution rather than revolution."
"We have a broad intake and I want each pupil, whatever their ability, to reach their potential," she said.
She was keen to establish closer links between the prep and senior schools at HCS and also to boost the numbers of the sixth form.
"We offer a very different kind of sixth form, which suits particular types of pupil. We have great strength in pastoral care and can offer one-to-one tutorials," said Mrs Henry.
Mrs Henry, whose great-grandparents lived in Stockbridge, will be relocating to the school's campus at Embley Park with her husband, Tony, and her eight year old son, who will be joining Hampshire Collegiate Prep School.
Tony, a former fitness instructor and PE teacher, is a former international sprinter and long jumper.
Mrs Henry succeeds Hector MacDonald, who, after more than five years at HCS, has moved on to become principal of the English School of Kyrenia, in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
He announced his resignation to governors last January.


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CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — Using a cell phone, James Holmes took photos of himself the night police say he shot up a Colorado movie theater.
He stuck out his tongue, smiled and posed with a Glock.
Police showed the photos in court on Wednesday, along with pictures of the theater they say Holmes took a month before the attack.
One photo included an exit door like the one investigators say Holmes propped open the night of the attack, which left 12 dead and 70 injured.
The testimony came as a hearing to determine if Holmes will stand trial wound down. Defense attorneys announced they would not call any witnesses. They had been granted permission to call two witnesses to talk about Holmes' mental state.


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SCHOFIELD, Wis., Feb. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- PuraMed BioScience®, Inc., (OTCBB: PMBS), a publically traded company engaging in the research, development, and marketing of non-prescription medicinal and healthcare products, has engaged FOCUS LLC, an investment banking firm headquartered in Washington, DC, to explore strategic options for its patented migraine relief product, LipiGesic® M.
FOCUS LLC provides a wide range of finance services to meet the needs of emerging growth and middle market businesses, which it has done since 1982. FOCUS has begun the exploration process and has been in contact with numerous entities that have the potential to support and accelerate the growth of PuraMed BioScience.
"This business relationship with FOCUS gives PuraMed BioScience access to unique resources, processes, and perspectives to explore strategic alternatives to maximize sales and increase shareholder value," said Russell Mitchell, chairman and CEO.
LipiGesic M is a patented, over-the-counter formulation of feverfew and ginger delivered in a sublingual (under-the-tongue), non-aqueous gel that has been clinically studied and recommended as an effective first-line treatment of acute migraine, as published in the June 2011 issue of the top-tier medical journal, Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain.LipiGesic M is currently available over-the-counter at Walgreens and CVS/pharmacy stores.
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Jersey Shore guidette Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi doesn't like what she sees in the mirror.
"I used to be fit," she tells UsMagazine.com. "Now I look at myself, and I'm like, What the hell happened?"
So the MTV reality star, 22, is now on Dr. Siegal's cookie diet.
On the diet, she eats only one meal a day (usually chicken) -- and six cookies, each of which suppresses hunger. The six cookies -- which contain beef and milk protein -- each contain about 11 grams of carbohydrates and 90 calories.
The biggest challenge so far? No binge drinking!
"If I go out I am going to have a drink, but I am not going to have 10 drinks like I usually would," she says.
The 4'9" star's ultimate goal: "I would like be back to 100 lbs; I'm 110 right now."


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Well, had a repeat PET/CT scan done last Tuesday and, unfortunately, not what I was hoping for. In summary, the tumors have all gotten larger, the metabolic activity has increased significantly, and more mets were found.
I had bilateral biliary stents placed in September and now one has been infiltrated with tumor. I am currently in Thomas Jefferson Hospital awaiting a stent replacement and another biopsy (to submit for genetic sequencing) in tha AM. Really hoping this isn't a sign of things to come in 2014