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The NBA's topsy-turvy first half in review
By ANDREW MORRIS
College Contributor Network
321 combined points in this 64th NBA All Star game broke the scoring record in the event. The MVP of the game, Russell Westbrook, scored 41 points -– one shy of Wilt Chamberlain's record -- but he did that by having the most field goal attempts ever (28), shooting more than once every minute. While this basketball game was more of an entertainment event in New York City, it did cap off one of the best NBA first halves in recent years.
This may be the most interesting start to an NBA regular season in recent years due to the storylines running through it. LeBron James' return, the success of the Hawks and Warriors and Kevin Durant not lacing up for much of the year are all worthy of serious reviews before the thirty teams (besides the dumpster-fire Knicks, 76ers and some others) really start chasing the Larry O'Brien trophy.
Of course, every summer is defined by a lack of sports news and results in an amplification of otherwise mediocre stories. The NBA free-agent market had some of its biggest fishes get even bigger during the offseason player hunt. Carmelo Anthony, Chris Bosh and Chandler Parsons followed LeBron towards incredible amounts of cash, but James was obviously the one who drew the most eyes.
His decision (which left out the "The" attached to it in the past) to return to Cleveland sparked interest throughout the league, especially when Andrew Wiggins was traded for Kevin Love. So far, Kyrie, LBJ, Love and crew have hit bumps in the road in terms of chemistry and defense, but with time and front-office deals, the Cavs sit at fifth in the Eastern Conference. There's venom in that locker room and it's all being saved for a second-half run.
Probably the biggest narrative at the midway point of the season concerns the fresh teams that have catapulted straight to the top of the conference standings, jumping over perennial top dogs in the process. It's still early and things might shake out to normalcy by the end, but for teams like the Atlanta Hawks and the Golden State Warriors, this season has been a planned, yet unexpected surprise.
Granted some teams have fallen spots in the standings due to injuries, but for awhile the Warriors were the most dominant team, offensively and defensively, since the 1996 Chicago Bulls. Oh yeah, the team's first-year coach Steve Kerr has Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green turning in chart-topping years.
In Atlanta, January felt like it never got cold, because it didn't. The Hawks went 17-0 in the month and ended the first half with the second-best record in basketball. Atlanta had the best shooting percentage, most field goals assisted, and fewest points allowed per 100 possessions in the league in January -– and it's not like these numbers were that much different than the other months. That's a simple recipe for winning basketball.
Other teams like the Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks and Milwaukee Bucks (all hail Jason Kidd) have made fantastic improvements to their depth charts, positions in the standings and skill of play in this half compared to the previous season.
But for teams like the San Antonio Spurs, L.A. Clippers, Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder, work has to be done to see the same final results as last year. All these teams have great chances of accomplishing that and, especially for Oklahoma City, they may have just gotten off to a late start. The previous year's MVP, Kevin Durant, and his sidekick Russell Westbrook both missed serious time at the beginning of the year (17 games for Durant, 14 games for Westbrook) and, as everyone expected, the Thunder tanked, dropping eight-of-12 to start the campaign. Durant has had unfortunate and consistent foot, ankle and toe injuries during the first half that haven't given perhaps the league's most dangerous scorer consistent time to do his magic on the floor.
Going into the second half, don't count the top teams in and don't count the bottom teams out. Each playoff contender is dangerous in its own regard and if you were to count on one thing, these next few months of NBA basketball will be some of the most fun and captivating in recent memory.
Andrew Morris is a sophomore at Syracuse University. People refer to him in the third person and he has an everlasting love for Orange, Major League Baseball, the St. Louis Cardinals, Oakland A's, Golden State Warriors, and Indianapolis Colts. Follow him on Twitter: @Andrewmo123


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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada – July 13, 2014
Today I was woken up by the gentle sounds of warning sirens and the hum of human activity just before the mid-century modern Sir John Carling building, opened in 1967 in celebration of Canada's 100th anniversary of confederation, was blown to smithereens within clear view of my front window. The community knew it was coming, but it was a surreal experience nonetheless. A couple of booms, a rapid implosion, sounds of people clapping and happy chatter, a billowing dust cloud, dust, a cleansing downpour (just meteorology, but might as well pretend its an allegory), and gone. A metaphor for a life.
Bobby Grimby's CA-NA-DA Song
I have lived in Ottawa since 2000. I moved here for family and work reasons but have never connected with the city. My fault. Toronto is my ancestral hometown, where I was born, grew up, and have deep roots. Ottawa is not my Toronto.
Watching the demolition, I had a personal epiphany. Like the Sir John Carling Building, I have let my mid-century-modern self go – internally and externally. Poor maintenance. While there are many wonderful things in my life that I would not want to change, simple redecorating will not fix my cracking foundation problems.
Einstein is quoted as having said that the definition of insanity is "doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. " The geeky rumor mill posits that Einstein was very very smart – even if he was a theoretical physicist, and is dead. So at the fabulous, pre-menopausal (not even a hot flash) and tender age of 53 and a half, I have decided to take advice, even if it was not directed at me, from a smart dead theoretical physicist, and choose not to be insane. I have decided to undergo a major structural renovation before I go boom.
In order to tackle my interior and exterior renovation problems, I will view this journey as a strategic enabler for personal enhancement and opportunity. In an ode to Sheryl Sandberg, I am deciding to "Lean In" and explore the "jungle gym" of "moving forward" therapies that will help me on my journey to tomorrow (although I am giving myself a year or so to reach tomorrow… I'm slow). At the same time I have to remain true to my core values.
As a simple ethical hedonist, in the tradition of Aristippus of Cyrene (a student of Socrates), I firmly believe that pleasure is the highest good. Finding new epicurean pleasures that I can enjoy will not be hard, as I am easily satisfied… with the best. I will not deny myself pleasure.
That would be just silly.
"There are only two mantras: yum and yuck. Mine is yum."
- Tom Robbins, Still Life With Woodpecker
The Chic, Elegant and Connected (CE&C) Renovation Experiment
My goal: I want to renovate the CE&C pillars of my foundation so I can increase my pleasure in life and help others increase theirs.
My hypothesis: That by becoming CE&C I can get closer to my goal of happiness wherever I am.
The experiment: I will embark on a CE&C renovation experiment in which I will repair both my exterior and interior foundation problems.
Anticipated results: It is my hope that through this hopefully transformative journey I will renovate and rewire my brain and be able to:
- renovate my interior by stopping running and cherish and take care of what I already have (my soul, my people, my city);
- renovate my exterior by finding and developing a signature mid-life style (lifestyle choices);
- figure out what my mid-life dreams are and then develop a plan to achieve them; and,
- maybe, if I am lucky, inspire others.
While some CE&C treatments may span many weeks, my plan is that every week (except during holidays) I will blog about a new CE&C treatment or add notes regarding ones I began earlier.
"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go…"
- Dr. Seuss, Oh, The Places You'll Go!
Please join me on my journey… feel free to offer your wisdom and pearls of humor. Because at the end of the day it's about a rich journey that makes the world a better place.
As of today I am no longer a blogging virgin. Glad to finally get that out of the way.

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BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - A Baton Rouge man was arrested Wednesday for reportedly trying to steal a golf cart, screaming at patrons, throwing furniture, kicking a trooper, and exposing himself to a elderly woman, reports Louisiana State Police.
On Wednesday, May 10 around 1:15 p.m., the security department at the Belle of Baton Rouge Casino & Hotel contacted state troopers to report that a white male, later identified as Randy Shelley, 31, was causing a scene on the casino promenade.
According to the report, a security officer at the casino told troopers Shelley was throwing tables and chairs and screaming at people as they crossed the promenade. Troopers attempted to talk to Shelley as he walked up the stairwell to the second floor. The report states as one of the troopers walked up the stairs towards Shelley, he turned around and kicked the trooper in the chest.
LSP reports the trooper then used a taser on Shelley as the other trooper handcuffed him. Through the course of the investigation, troopers learned Shelley had attempted to take a golf cart from the casino. The report states after Shelley failed to start the cart, he ran down the promenade and began throwing furniture and scream. Shelley reportedly threw a chair at a casino employee, which she says left her scared and upset.
The report also states at one point, Shelley took his pants off and his exposed his genitals to an elderly female patron.
EMS transported Shelley to Our Lady of the Lake Hospital due to his high level of intoxication.
Shelley is charged with battery of a police officer, disturbing the peace, resisting an officer, unauthorized use of a movable, aggravated assault, and obscenity.
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Imagine a campus that brings some of the world's leading universities to your doorstep. Imagine the diversity and its possibilities when students from over 60 countries share knowledge, experiences, and learn new and exciting things together. Imagine being part of a community where learning takes place not only in the classroom but lives within the community, engaging everyone.
Welcome to Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) Student Housing and Residence Life (SHRL). By being part of the student housing experience you have the opportunity to involve yourself in the residential community and learn about leadership development, cultural competence, sustainable living practices and preserving Qatari values and traditions.
Research has shown that college students who live on campus have higher GPAs, demonstrate greater personal growth and cognitive development as well as greater satisfaction with their college experience and increased rates of persistence to graduation. With this in mind, the SHRL team is dedicated to creating supportive environments and offering resources that support student success both in and out of the classroom.
HBKU Student Housing consists of Shamali (Arabic for northern) and Janoubi (Arabic for southern) complexes. Each village comprises physical buildings that house students, which include apartments and traditional residence halls; also the Majlis or Residential Community Center (RCC) and the area immediately surrounding the buildings, such as the sidewalks, parking lot and courtyards. The RCC in each complex is open to the public daily from 7am-10pm and includes a coffee house and dining hall.
Shamali Complex: North Nest
Suduq Hall: reserved for the Academic Bridge Program (ABP) and first-year students with some upperclass students.
Hekmah Hall: reserved for graduate students.
Iman Hall: reserved for upperclass students.
Janoubi Complex: South Nest
Karam Hall: reserved for Academic Bridge Program (ABP) and first-year students with some upperclass students.
Amanah Hall: reserved for conference guests (also known as the HBKU Guest Residence).
Theqah Hall: reserved for graduate students.
Sabur Hall: reserved for upperclass students.
Shuker Hall: reserved for married students and students with families.
Inaugurated in 2013, our male and female housing complexes each consist of majlis spaces from which students can gain access to the HBKU Student Housing. Both residential complexes are monitored by on-site 24-hour security and have the distinction of being the largest collection of LEED-certified student housing facilities in the world. The Majlises include a reception area, a computer lab, prayer rooms, study spaces, a dining court and a coffee house which allows our residents to interact with fellow students and visitors.
In HBKU Student Housing students live in gender-segregated residential villages and, depending on their student status, can choose from four types of environmentally-friendly shared living units all of which feature single-occupancy bedrooms. The state-of-the-art building principles and design offer students an extraordinary living and learning environment, intended to support their academic careers, and educate them about sustainability.
All first-year students, and some upperclassmen, can avail of fully furnished bedrooms with private bathrooms within one of our HBKU Student Housing. Each residence hall floor has multiple community gathering spaces including a small kitchenette (with refrigerator, ice machine, sink and microwave ovens), lounges for study and social space, and laundry rooms.
Apartments, available for upperclassmen, consist of fully furnished studios, one and two bedroom apartments. Each student will have their own private bedroom and bathroom and kitchen (shared in two bedroom apartments.), with shared lounges for study and social space, plus laundry rooms.
Each complex offers wired and wireless internet access, on-site IT support, in-complex phone service and electronically controlled temperature and lighting systems. In addition, the complex offers extensive gardens, courtyards, walking paths and outdoor activity space.
Regular shuttle service connects the residential complexes to other HBKU and partner university buildings, QF Recreation Center, EC Mosque and local establishments like malls, souqs, and grocery stores.
There are numerous benefits to living on campus in HBKU Student Housing, such as: meeting a diverse group of people in a new social setting, easy access to convenient study groups, developing a sense of independence, learning life skills, engaging with the community through leadership programs, and having the opportunity to participate in a wide-range of activities that will positively impact and enhance your academic experience.
Here are just a few reasons why residents choose to live on campus:
Students are eligible to live on campus in HBKU Student Housing once they have been accepted to HBKU, one of its partner universities, or the Academic Bridge Program. All students, including first-year students, are eligible to live in the single-gender HBKU Student Housing. HBKU students must contact the HBKU Admissions Office to register for housing. All others must contact the Student Affairs Office of their respective university to register for HBKU Student Housing.
How do I apply for housing?
Students are required to check-in to their assigned room within one week of the start of the fall/spring semester, and within 48 hours for the summer semester. Failing to meet this requirement will be considered as a no-show. Any requests to arrive prior to this time must be submitted to for approval and will be charged accordingly. You will receive notification of the decision via email or on the online portal.
To be considered for housing, and/or to continue living in the Student Housing Complex, a student must meet the following requirements:
|Start date
|End date
|Semester : Fall 2016
|Start date : August 12th, 2016
|End date : December 16th, 2016
|Semester : Spring 2017
|Start date : January 1st, 2017
|End date : May 6th, 2017
|Semester : Summer 2017
|Start date : May 11th, 2017
|End date : August 7th, 2017
|Residential Unit Type
|Rate Per Semester
|Residential Unit Type : Single room
|Rate Per Semester : 8,840 QAR
|Residential Unit Type : 2-bedroom apartment (upperclassmen only)
|Rate Per Semester : 10,240 QAR
|Residential Unit Type : Studio apartment (upperclassmen only)
|Rate Per Semester : 11,140 QAR
|Residential Unit Type : 1-Bedroom apartment (upperclassmen only)
|Rate Per Semester : 11,940 QAR
|Resident Short Term Housing
|Rate Per Week
|Resident Short Term Housing : Single room/residence hall room
|Rate Per Week : 563 QAR
|Resident Short Term Housing : 2-bedroom apartment (upperclassmen only)
|Rate Per Week : 631 QAR
|Resident Short Term Housing : Studio apartment (upperclassmen only)
|Rate Per Week : 686 QAR
|Resident Short Term Housing : 1-bedroom apartment (upperclassmen only)
|Rate Per Week : 734 QAR
|Other Fees
|Other Fees : Housing Deposit*
|Rate : 2,000 QAR
|Other Fees : Storage fee (one box)
|Rate : 200 QAR per summer period
|*The Housing Deposit is a one-time deposit paid with fees for the first semester a student lives on campus and carries through consecutive semesters that a student lives on campus. This fee is refunded once a student completes his/her final checkout with no intent to return the subsequent semester and if there is no damage to the room or other additional charges remaining owed to Housing and Residence Life. This deposit is not covered by financial aid or scholarship. This deposit also holds a student's reservation through the housing reapplication process. If a student cancels his/her reservation (once an assignment is offered by Housing and Residence Life) after August 1 (for Fall Semesters) or January 1 (for Spring Semesters), the Housing Deposit will be forfeited.
Students interested in living on campus again need to follow the same requirements of the application process as outlined above in order to secure a space in the HBKU Student Housing. If you have any additional questions, don't hesitate to contact the SHRL team. We look forward to seeing you on campus again!
HBKU Housing and Residence Life believes strongly in fostering an educational experience for all students. This isn't just a place that you sleep, but rather a place where you learn, grow and develop in a supportive environment. As such, our procedures, policies and programs center around helping students become independent members of society and giving them the opportunity to take responsibility for their academic and living obligations.
Housing and Residence Life strives to make every resident feel like their hall is a home away from home. In an effort to make the halls fun and inviting, the professional and student staff work together to make each student's stay a pleasant experience.
Our focus is on hall events that appeal to the needs of each community of residents, while at the same time creating a space where residents have the opportunity to meet other residents from different institutions or backgrounds. When holding hall events we make use of the physical spaces and resources within Education City, but we also take residents off campus so that they may form a connection with the wider community of Doha.
Residents are invited to take an active role in the planning of events that appeal to them and their particular community. The RHCs, CDAs, and the Residence Hall Association (RHA) embrace input by residents that improves the experience enjoyed in the HBKU Student Housing. If you have something that you would like to do as a member of the residential community, come to your local staff member with the idea and they'll work with you to make it happen!
Residence Hall Association (RHA):
RHA is a student organization that serves as the liaison between the students living on campus and HBKU HRL administration. RHA provides information, advocacy and social activities for all residence hall students and is an award-winning group for its contributions to the HBKU community. If you are interested in being involved with this organization, watch for advertisements in Al Majlis for meeting dates and times, or ask your CDA.
Student Employment:
HBKU Housing and Residence Life is a supportive and training-focused atmosphere where professional staff spend time with each student to help them develop their workplace skills. Some positions are available in HBKU HRL. Please consider applying for these outstanding leadership roles by inquiring about open positions at the Al Majlis Front Desk, or visit www.tech4work.com to browse available student employee positions.
Programs and Events:
Housing and Residence Life offers a wide range of educational and social programs to engage students in the community, including programs at the floor, building and village level as well as programs that take students off campus to explore Doha and Qatar.
The primary focus of these efforts is on four main areas: Leadership, Sustainability, Cultural Competence and Preserving Qatari Values and Traditions. Residents can find out more information by speaking with their CDA or RHC.
Housing and Residence Life seeks to provide a student-centered residential experience in which student thrive academically, foster independence and personal growth, and develop into a supportive community. To accomplish this directive, the department employs professional staff with extensive training and experience of working with college students in order to maximize the learning, development and educational focus in a residential environment. There are over 15 full-time professional staff and over 35 part-time student employees that work together seamlessly in our four divisions: Residence Life, Housing Services, Facilities Management and Dining Services. Below are but a few highlighted SHRL positions in which residents will have regular interactions throughout their stay in our halls.
Residence Hall Coordinators
Residence hall coordinators (RHCs) are professional live-in staff members who oversee hall operations, supervise student staff, help residents address hall-related issues and facilitate educational programming. They are a valuable resource who can answer your questions about Hamad Bin Khalifa University and life on campus. Throughout the year they plan a variety of educational initiatives and events in HBKU Student Housing. Each RHC manages several communities and supervises student leaders of those buildings.
Community Development Advisors
Community development advisors (CDAs) are live-in student leaders who work to build community among students living in HBKU Student Housing. They do so by addressing students' educational and social needs, mediating conflicts and floor issues, and by facilitating events that enhance the living environment of the halls. These student leaders are a great resource when it comes to getting involved on campus. There is at least one CDA on each floor in every hall.
Front Desk Assistants
Front Desk Assistants (FDAs) are student staff leaders responsible for facilitating a high-quality and academically supportive living-learning environment in HBKU Student Housing. FDAs are the first line of contact for all students and guests visiting the residential complex. They are trained student staff who help register visitors, answer questions, confront students and assist with emergency protocol.
Community Living Standards are established to complement the academic mission of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) and to foster the development of its students as well as students of Qatar campuses in a safe, secure, and respectful learning environment in alignment with local values and laws of the State of Qatar. As with all large residential communities, there are behavioral expectations that come with the privilege of living in the HBKU Student Housing Complex. Individuals who violate HBKU Student Housing and Residence Life (SHRL) Community Living Standards and/or State of Qatar laws will be held accountable for their actions and may also be subject to Qatari laws. More details on the Community Living Standards are available by speaking with a Housing and Residence Life Staff member or sending an email to housing @hbku.edu.qa
Qatar Foundation and HBKU believe strongly in sustainability in residential living. HBKU Student Housing was designed to reach Platinum LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification from the US Green Building Council and was built with the highest level of sustainability measures.
During construction period of these buildings, we achieved zero construction waste. All construction waste, including wood, plastic and metal was recycled or reused for other purposes. No construction waste was taken to landfills in Qatar.
The vision for HBKU Student Housing is to seamlessly blend the out-of-classroom learning experience with the in-class academic experience. Students will be able to monitor energy use with a focus on how behavior impacts the natural environment. In addition, Housing and Residence Life facilitates new and innovative programming and living-learning communities to help students combine their academic focus with the residential environment. To learn more about our green campus, our green kiosk helps students track their energy, water and waste use in addition to learning more about the building's unique green features.
Enrolling your son or daughter at university is a big step. It is natural to worry about the safety and well-being of your child. HBKU Student Housing has the following security features in place to ensure the safety of all students:


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By Dro
Yeezy is coming back to Miami for his first official tour stop since 2013's Yeezus tour on November 28, 2013. Starting in Indianapolis and ending in Las Vegas, The Saint Pablo tour comes to the bottom of the map on September 16th to the American Airlines Arena. Pre-sale tickets are available right now for American Express customers, while general public tickets will be available on Saturday June 18th at 10:00am sharp via Ticketmaster. TIDAL subscribers will also have an opportunity for pre-sale opportunities on Thursday June 16th at 10:00am. In case you want to see the full tour schedule, check out the tweeted photo below via Adam Graham.
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As you know by now we always start every trip we go on with a morning run, it set us up nicely for the day and also gives us a chance to look around running to sites and viewpoints we wouldn't otherwise get to see. I visit Jersey quite frequently so know the island relatively well but that doesn't stop me waking up in the morning, tying up my laces and getting outside.
I set out at 7:00am when it was still dark outside, as I was running the sun began to rise and I was quite literally running into the beautiful sunrise. It was so peaceful outside with only runners in site. As I am training for a marathon I knew I had to run a fair way as I always save a long run for the weekend, I googled the distance from St Aubin's to St Hellier and it said it was roughly 5 miles so a rounded trip would get me up to 10 miles which was perfect.
It was such a beautiful morning it looked like the sky was on fire, by the time I got down to the harbour I just had to stop and take some photos to share with you all. I wish I could wake up every morning and run along on the beach, I even saw horses galloping along the beach it was truly magical.
Rachel will be joining me in Jersey in June for the Jersey half marathon which we are already so excited about, for someone who has never been to Jersey before running the half marathon will mean she hopefully gets to see a large amount of the island in one go (the island is only 9X5 anyway).
We cannot think of a better half marathon to take part in, the views are going to be truly stunning, if any of you are also running the half marathon in Jersey then please do let us know! Fingers crossed the wind and weather in on our side on the 10th June.


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|Visit www.thirtysix.org and see the full list of Rabbi Winston's books and writings, not to mention cassette tapes and videos.
"Do this: Take for yourselves fire-pans-Korach and his entire assembly-and put fire in them and place incense upon them before G-d tomorrow. Then the man who G-d will choose-he is the holy one. (Bamidbar 16:6-7)There aren't too many showdowns in the Torah, but this is the most famous of all. And, even though it is VERY difficult to understand how anyone could stand up against the great Moshe Rabbeinu, especially when the Divine Presence hovered above and took note of everything, it happened. Indeed, it happened in spite of the fact that just two parshios ago G-d Himself stood up for Moshe Rabbeinu, and called him the humblest and most trustworthy man on earth (Bamidbar 12:3)!
When Miriam complained to Aharon about her brother Moshe, it had not been with any malicious intent. On the contrary, as Rashi points out, she had been trying to bring Moshe back to his wife, Tzipporah. Since Moshe was on prophecy call 24 hours a day, he had moved out in order to remain in a constant and fitting state.
And yet look what happened to her: she was stricken with tzora'as, the Divine punishment for having spoken loshon hara, not to mention that G-d personally criticized her. How could Korach have ever gotten it into himself that he was justified in going head-on against Moshe? There must be much more to this than meets the eye.
And there is:Korach, the son of Yitzhar was from the level of the Ruach of Kayin from the side of evil, as the verse indicates, "And Korach took" (Bamidbar 16:1). This evilRuach of Kayin was enclothed within him, and therefore, he accused Hevel his brother, Moshe Rabbeinu. (Sha'ar HaGilgulim, Chapter 33)In other words, and this is quite famous, the duel in the desert was an old one, dating back to the days of Kayin and Hevel, who had reincarnated into Korach and Moshe Rabbeinu. Thus, this rebellion represented the final chapter in a story than began back at the beginning of human history when Kayin murdered his only brother, Hevel. And, as we will now learn, this had been part of his motivation in challenging Moshe in the first place.
. . . Korach thought he had rectified Kayin the firstborn, and therefore, he tried to overcome Moshe, who was Hevel. However, he had erred in this because the tikun of Kayin could not have come through Korach, since he was from his evil side. Rather, it could only come through his descendant, Shmuel HaNavi, who was also from the good side of Kayin. Chazal have said that Korach prophesized but did not know . . . (Tanchuma, Korach 5). (Ibid.)In other words, sometimes we say things that mean one thing to us and something else to G-d. Korach sensed greatness was to come from his lineage, but mistakenly thought that he was the reason why. As it turned out, he was only a part of the lineage from which the good would come, and from the bad part at that, as Rabbi Chaim Vital explains:This is the sod of, "And he saw the Kini" (Bamidbar 24:21). Who is Kayin? Shmuel was from Kayin. This is alluded to in, "Oh! Who will survive when He imposes (mem-shin-mem-vav) these (aleph-lamed)?" (Bamidbar 24:23), which are the letters of "Shmuel." (Ibid.)The words were those of Bilaam the gentile prophet, who was given a vision of the future of the Jewish people just before his own demise. They allude to Shmuel the prophet, who, like Korach, drew his soul from Kayin's. However, unlike Korach's soul, Shmuel's came from the good part of Kayin's soul, which is what gave him the ability to rectify the damage that Kayin caused to himself by murdering Hevel.
It is too much for you, offspring of Levi!" (Bamidbar 16:6-7)That was talking on the level of Sod, showing how gilgulim play a role in the things we do and how we do them. One must, therefore, be very careful about ascribing greatness to oneself, for it may be misplaced honor in the end and cause self-destruction instead.
However, there is another very important insight that emerges from the posuk itself, one that few focus on because the words are taken only as a criticism as opposed to a hint to what can go wrong in general. True, Korach's soul may have come from Kayin, but he also descended physically from the tribe of Levi, and as Moshe Rabbeinu was hinting, that had a lot to with where Korach had gone off track.
Who was Levi to begin with? Levi was the third child born to Leah, who named her son as she did because she had assumed that:"This time my husband will be attached (laveh) to me, because I have given birth to three sons for him." Therefore, he called him 'Levi.' " (Bereishis 29:34)In other words, of all those sons that Leah bore for Ya'akov Avinu, and there were six altogether, Levi alone represented the turning point in her relationship with her husband. Until Levi had been born, Leah had to play second fiddle to her co-wife and sister, Rachel, always feeling as if her marriage to Ya'akov was mistaken on some level, even though it could not have happened without the seal of approval from Heaven.
However, the role of Heaven in Leah's marriage to Ya'akov became eminently clear with the birth of Levi; being one of four wives, she had already given birth to her share of the 12 Tribes. However, as Rashi explains, Levi was even more special that this:HE CALLED HIM LEVI: It says in Devarim Rabbah that The Holy One, Blessed is He, sent Gavriel to bring [Levi] before Him, and [G-d] named him and gave him the 24 priestly gifts. Since the gifts accompanied him (laveh), He called him "Levi." (Rashi)Now, the truth is, those priestly gifts from the beginning had been destined for the firstborn of each tribe, since they had been designated as the priests of the Jewish nation. Wasn't that what Ya'akov was gaining when he bought the firstborn right from Eisav at the beginning of Parashas Toldos?
In fact, Levi had to usurp that right from the firstborn, something he had only been able to do because the firstborn had been involved in the sin of the golden calf. Levi, on the other hand, rallied around Moshe when the time came to exact punishment on the offenders and Moshe called out, "Who is for G-d, come to me!". (Shemos 32:26)
Therefore, Korach had two advantages spurring him on. In effect, he was saying to Moshe Rabbeinu, "Give me the position of Kohen Gadol because I am a firstborn, and if you will answer me that the firstborn lost that right at the time of the golden calf, then I will answer you that I am also a Levi as well, who, like your brother Aharon, was destined since birth to enjoy that position of servitude. And, if you question my boldness, did you question it when I zealously joined you with the rest of my tribe to do your bidding after the sin of the calf? So why do you now question my intense desire to serve G-d in the holiest way possible?"
In truth, Korach had been making a good point. That was why he had been able to fool himself, and so many other great people into challenging Moshe. However, as Moshe Rabbeinu alluded, and as is the case in most rebellions, the very foundation upon which he built his case was going to also be the source of his downfall.
"Do not look at his appearance or at his tall stature, for I have rejected him . . ." (I Shmuel 16:7)History is full of countless, interesting characters who had what might be called a "messiah-complex." Countless people have had illusions of grandeur, which can be taken quite seriously by others when they are supported by specific qualities that one might ascribe to, such as courage and charisma.
Depending upon the times, the level of education of the masses at the time, and the sense of desperation people feel, such would-be saviors can pull millions after them on their journeys from stardom to self-destruction. Witness Shabbtai Tzvi of the 1650s, who proclaimed himself to be the savior of the Jewish people, only to convert to Islam upon the insistence of the Turkish emperor at the time. Even after his conversion to Islam, Tzvi managed to tow misguided disciples after him.
Korach did not stand alone before Moshe Rabbeinu that fateful day when the earth opened its mouth and swallowed up him and his followers-those that weren't already consumed by a Heavenly fire. Somehow, he had managed to convince some of the most respected members of the community at that time to support him in his push for the position of Kohen Gadol, just as Shabbtai Tzvi had convinced rabbis and lay people alike in his time that he heralded the Final Redemption.
Moshe Rabbeinu said to Korach, his relative, "Of all the things that made Levi unique, it was not that he brought more respect to his mother, or that he made peace between his parents. What made Levi unique above and beyond everything else was the fact that G-d Himself had named him, and that G-d Himself had given the priestly gifts to him; he had not assumed them for himself."
Even Shmuel HaNavi the great prophet had difficulty picking out the Moshiach. Yishai, as requested, had marched all of his sons before the great and revered prophet, and he was not disappointed by what he was shown. On many occasions, he thought to himself, "Surely before G-d is His anointed one." (I Shmuel 16:6)
However, G-d's response to Shmuel's thoughts were, "I have rejected him." One after the other they stood before Shmuel exhibiting traits of royalty, and one-by-one-seven altogether-they were turned away for one hidden reason or another until none were left. Surprised, all Shmuel could say was,"Are these all the boys?"
"Ah, well, actually, there's one more. But, you wouldn't be interested in him, I don't think, I mean, well, you see, he was born from a concubine of mine, and he's red, and ruddy all over, and you know, not all that, how should I put it, kingly . . . certainly not compared to his brothers who are of pure descent. That's why we left him out in the fields where a good shepherd boy belongs instead of inviting him to this wonderful feast in your honor."
"What can I tell you, Yishai? G-d sent me here to anoint the true king of the Jewish people, and He said he would come from your family. Now, He has just rejected all seven of your sons, and I don't believe that this was meant to be an exercise in futility. So, if you indeed have an eighth son, which is always a nice number when it comes to miracles, bring him quick; history awaits his anointment!"
And, when Dovid finally arrived on the scene, it was not Shmuel who confirmed his right to the kingship, but G-d Who said, "Arise and anoint him, for this is he!" (Ibid. 12)-to the complete shock of all who were there. Thus, Dovid HaMelech wrote later:The stone that the builders despised has become the cornerstone. (Tehillim 118:22)
For it is not as man sees; man sees what his eyes behold, but G-d sees into the heart." (I Shmuel 16:7)In truth, it is really only G-d Who can make such decisions correctly, for as He told Shmuel the prophet: G-d sees into the heart. We humans lack the ability to do the same, and therefore are easily fooled by the externals, which history has proven can be awesomely deceiving.
So, how can we know when we see the real thing, if we are so easily deceived and deluded by others and by ourselves. The Rambam addressed this issue when he wrote:If a king will arise from the House of David, learned in Torah and involved in mitzvos like Dovid his ancestor, as per the Written and Oral Law; he is able to cause ALL of the Jewish people to live according to [Torah] and fight G-d's wars, then it is assumed that he is the Moshiach. If he attempts this and is successful, builds the Temple in its place, and gathers the dispersed Jews [back to Israel], then he is certainly the Moshiach. (Yad, Shoftim, Hilchos Melachim, 11:4)It's a tall order, but Moshiach has to be a tall leader. Not physically-speaking of course, but spiritually-speaking. He has to be someone who sets out to know Torah backwards and forwards, according to all the traditions we know going back to Moshe Rabbeinu, on as many levels as he can. Mitzvos must be his reality, and he must be able to bring back the entire Jewish people to Torah and mitzvos in his time. And, he must somehow trigger a drive to return to Eretz Yisroel.
If he gets that far, then he will certainly raise the eyebrows of Torah leaders around the world, who will be impressed by his apparently unusual successes, especially his ability to focus only on his work, but not his role. They will certainly want to investigate his plans and his sincerity, and if he is truly Moshiach, he will check out-at least enough to earn the cooperation of the Torah world and others, but necessarily their 100 percent seal of approval. For, after all that, he will only have earned a "chezkus Moshiach;" the possibility that he is Moshiach will still remain somewhat doubtful.
However, when the Jews start pouring back into Eretz Yisroel, more than likely because of him, the scales will seriously tip in his favor. Nevertheless, the clincher will only come when he somehow brings that Temple back to its rightful home on Har HaBayis-the Temple Mount. For, between all of these successes, and Eliyahu running around announcing his arrival, it will be clear that G-d has named him Moshiach, and that he is the true anointed one.
He will be the one, according to the Arizal, to truly possess the soul of Moshe Rabbeinu (Sha'ar HaGilgulim, Chapter 20), who, unlike Korach, came from the side of Hevel, and not that of Kayin.
May it happen quickly in our time.
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The Role of Modern Zoos in Great Ape Conservation
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The Role of Modern Zoos in Great Ape Conservation
The role of zoos has evolved to prioritize research, education, and conservation in modern times. While some groups still condemn their existence based on a reputation of entertainment and fun-fairs started in the 1800s, many zoos are working hard to change that narrative. In collaboration with scientific agencies, governments and other conservation bodies, zoos are now playing their part in the much bigger picture of the conservation of our natural world.
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Much to my kids' dismay, we haven't been down the cereal aisle at our grocery store for a long time. Last week, when I had to buy some cereal to make S'mores Rice Krispies Treats, their little eyes lit up and they got so excited at the thought that maybe I was going to cave and let them buy something. Nope.
We do buy the occasional organic cereal at our local co-op, but it's a rare treat. Mostly, the girls eat granola in lieu of cereal products, but lately their favorite breakfast is a banana with almond butter and raisins.
My kids are weird. But healthy, so I guess it's ok.
Since I need my morning granola fix, I decided it was time to start experimenting with recipes and come up with a homemade version that replaces my favorite (expensive) store-bought brand. This recipe has won out as our favorite so far, which is awesome because it's EASY. Besides toasting the nuts, oats and coconut, it's just a matter of mixing with honey and baking for a few minutes on a cookie sheet. You can add whatever fruit or mix-ins you like, and you can eat this plain, with milk, or over yogurt.
It's yum, it's healthy and holy cow, it's so simple to make. It makes me really, really happy to have healthy, homemade food in my pantry so this recipe is a winner for sure.
Back to the granola for a second – I forgot to tell you that you can store it in an airtight container just as you would your favorite cereal. Although I make about a weeks worth at a time, I'm sure it would keep for a few weeks and be fine. You can also double this recipe with no problem, just make sure your skillet is big enough to toast six cups of oats at once – if not just toast them in batches.
My favorite way to eat this granola is with a bit of almond milk – which ups the healthy factor a bit and really makes you feel better about chunks of chocolate in your breakfast cereal.
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- 1 cup flaked/shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
- ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
- ⅓ cup chopped almonds (whole, slivers or slices are fine)
- 3 cups old fashioned oats
- 3 Tablespoons canola oil
- ½ cup honey
- 2 Tablespoons ground flaxseed (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cherries, chopped or whole
- 4 ounces coarsely chopped chocolate (bittersweet or semi-sweet is best)
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees (F).
- Prepare a large sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicon mat. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, toast the coconut until just golden brown. Pour into a bowl and set aside.
- In the same skillet, toast the walnuts and almonds until fragrant and just toasted, about 2 minutes. Pour into a large bowl.
- In the same skillet, toast the oats with the canola oil until they just begin to turn golden brown. Pour into the bowl with the nuts.
- Add the flaxseed, cinnamon and salt, and toss together.
- Pour the honey over the mixture (I like to heat my honey for just about 30 seconds to make it easier to incorporate) and stir to completely combine.
- Pour mixture on to the baking sheet, and allow to bake for 15 or 20 minutes or until golden brown. While baking, gently stir the mixture twice.
- Meanwhile, chop your cherries (if desired) and coarsely chop your chocolate. Set aside.
- Remove mixture from the oven. Add the cherries and coconut to the pan, and toss to combine.
- Press mixture into a thick layer, covering half of your sheet pan. Allow to cool completely.
- Once cool, break granola into large chunks, and toss with chocolate.
- Serve with milk, eat plain as a snack, or serve over yogurt.
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Fall Trip to Cedar Creek in Cedarburg, Wisconsin
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The Friends of the Oak Lawn Public Library host a trip to charming Cedar Creek. The Creek Settlement is the former site of a 100-year-old stone mill and is now home to over 30 unique shops. The trip also includes lunch there and then a tour of the award-winning Cedar Creek Winery, and a stop at the Mars Cheese Castle. This outing is limited to 56 attendees. The bus departs at 7 a.m. and returns at 5:30 p.m. In-person registration begins at the library from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Sept. 5. For more information about this and other programs, call the library or visit their website.


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What We Race
We race 1/10th and 1/12th scale radio-controlled cars indoors on a carpet surface.
1/10th Touring Cars are 4 wheel drive cars with a saloon style bodyshell. GT12 cars are 1/12th scale, 2wd with a GT bodyshell and LMP12 are 1/12th scale, 2wd with a prototype bodyshell.
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What You Need To Bring
On normal club nights we usually have enough tables and chairs and extension leads to go around, so all you need is your car stuff and chargers.
On larger race meetings, please bring your own tables and chairs in case we don't have enough to go around.
Race Fees
The cost to race for adults is £8 for members and £9 for non-members.
For juniors (under 16s) it's £4 for members and £5 for non-members.
Annual membership is £20 for adults and £11 for juniors.
Club Night Schedule
We race most Friday nights (calendar), doors open from 5:30pm to 6:00pm for track build and setting up.
Open practice starts as soon as the track is completed.
Racing starts at around 7:30pm depending on numbers and ends at around 10:30pm.
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New York, NY (November 17, 2014) – Results of the first Magazine Media 360° Social Media Report, released today by MPA – The Association of Magazine Media, revealed new insights into the performance of 166 magazine media brands
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In issuing the report, magazine media became the first media industry to capture and report brands' social media performance across networks. The data show significant month-to-month growth in Page Likes/Followers on these networks. Other takeaways include:
● The number of Page Likes/Followers for magazine media brands on Instagram is growing at several times the rate of other networks, with Fashion/Beauty and Travel magazine brands significantly outpacing other brand categories.
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● Though magazine media activity is growing across all five social media platforms measured, Facebook, Twitter and Google+ continue to dominate in shares of total Page Likes/Followers.
The inaugural report, which incorporates August, September and October data from 32 companies, tallies certain measures of social media interaction through October 31 and reports changes in the aggregate and by network, compared to the previous months for Facebook page likes, Twitter followers, Google+ followers, Instagram followers and Pinterest followers.
The Magazine Media 360° Social Media Report comes on the heels of the issuance of MPA's Magazine Media 360° Brand Audience Report, which marked the first time any media has captured and reported its reach across platforms and formats, and which generated significant endorsements and support from the advertising community. Commenting on the Magazine Media 360° Social Media Report, Mary G. Berner, president and CEO of MPA – the Association of Magazine Media noted, "In the Wild West of digital and social media metrics, we are all trying to get our arms around 'how much' and 'how effective.' While there is still no broad agreement on what actually matters in social media, insights gleaned from this report can be valuable in gauging the efficiency of our strategies and investments in reaching our audience and clearly demonstrate that magazine media consumers are enthusiastically interacting with their brands on social platforms."
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He was born Feb. 27, 1959, in Pampa, Texas, the son of Walter LeRoy Jr. and Mary Katherine Gilleland Gormley. A resident of the Garden City and Holcomb area since 2006, he was a mechanic and transmission specialist.
Survivors include: sons, Zachary and Lance, both of Newton; daughter, Marah Gormley, Orange, Texas; brothers, Mark Rasp, Topeka, and Chris Rasp, Caladonia, Miss.; sisters, Joy Peck, Dighton, and Toni Ostmeyer, Hugoton; and two grandsons.
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As mentioned in the 2010 map post, a huge sinkhole opened up in a poor neighborhood in Guatemala City in February 2007. The sinkhole was blamed on poor sewer system maintenance and design. This sinkhole happened just north of the intersection of 24 Avenida and 6 Calle.
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"Catch The Wind"
Artists: Donna Bain, Mason McCuddin, Patty Sgrecci
Location: Centennial Trail Trailhead at the Corner of Seltice Way & Northwest Blvd.
In February, 2009, the Coeur d'Alene Arts Commission issued a Call to Artists for public art on a grassy location at the corner of 23rd Street and Coeur d'Alene Lake Drive. No theme was suggested, allowing for open interpretation and creativity to make a lasting impression on residents and visitors.
Artists Donna Bain, Mason McCuddin, and Patty Sgrecci were one of 33 artists/artist teams who submitted qualifications for the public art. The "Catch the Wind" sculpture was one of three finalists selected by the Selection Committee, which consisted of seven (7) voting members, including arts professionals, artists, citizens, and a council member. Maquettes for the three finalists were displayed for public comments at City Hall, and at the Art on the Green festival on July 31st through August 2nd. The "Catch the Wind" sculpture was not selected for the 23rd Street and Coeur d'Alene Lake Drive, but since it was so popular, it was later approved by the City Council for the Centennial Trail Trailhead location. The artwork was dedicated on July 26, 2010.
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Nerves of the Alimentary Canal
Diagrammatic representation of the nerves of the alimentary canal. Oe to Rct, the various parts of the alimentary canal from esophagus to rectum: L.V, left vagus, ending in front of stomach; rl, recurrent laryngeal nerve, supplying upper part of esophagus; R.V, right vagus, joining left vagus in esophageal plexus; oe.pl., supplying the posterior part of the stomach , and continues at R'V' to join the solar plexus, here represented by a single ganglion, and connected with the inferior mesenteric ganglion m.gl.: a, branches from the solar plexus to stomach and small intestine , and from the mesenteric ganglia and rami communicantes; r.c., belonging to dorsal nerves from the 6th to the 9th (or 10th); Spl.min., small splanchnic nerve similarly from the 10th and 11th dorsal nerves. These both join the solar plexus, and thence make their way to the alimentary canal; c.r., nerves from the ganglia, &c., belonging to 11th and 12th dorsal and 1st and 2nd lumbar nerves, proceeding to the inferior mesenteric ganglia (or plexus), m.gl., and thence by the hypogastic nerve, n.hyp., and the hypogastric nerve, n.hyp., and the hypogastric plexus, pl.hyp., to the circular muscles of the rectum; 1.r., nerves from the 2nd and 3rd sacral nerves, S.2, S.3 (nervi erigentes) proceeding by the hypogastric plexus to the longitudinal muscles of the rectum.
"alimentary canal", "hypogastric nerve", digestion, digestive, nerve
Baker, W. Morrant & Harris, Vincent Dormer Kirkes' Hand-book of Physiology, 13th ed. (Philadelphia: P. Blakiston's Son & Co., 1892) 349


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Leading trade in the Solway and Tyne Texel Club's in-lamb sale was a 2500gns bid for the pre-sale champion from Robert Bennet's Plasucha flock.
This substitute gimmer is by Connachan Sharky and is out of a Penparc Nobleman daughter and sold in-lamb carrying a single to Garngour Upperclass. She found a new home with Clive Long, Strabane, Co Tyrone.
Keith, Alan and Roy Campbell then sold at 1000gns, taking this money for the third prize gimmer from the pre-sale show. This was CKC1302908. She is a daughter of the 20,000gns Cairnam Talisman and is out of a Kelso Pavarotti sired dam. She sold in-lamb to Cowal Vital Spark II and headed to R Stevenson, Brampton, Carlisle.
Next in from the same home and making 950gns was CKC1303041. This is a daughter of the 42,000gns Tullylagan Tonka out of an Ettrick Jackpot sired dam. She also sold in-lamb to Cowal Vital Spark II and was also bought by R Stevenson.
Following her at 850gns was the best from the Yarrow flock of W N Douglas, this was DWY1309577, a Procters Theatre of Dreams daughter out of a dam by Millar's Obsession. She sold carrying to Logie Durno T Rex and was bought by A L Thomas, Capel, Dewi.
And making 800gns was Giles Pyman's best of the day, PXT1300981 from the Thacka flock. This Thacka Touch of Class daughter is out of a dam by Templand Nugget and was knocked down to A C Vernon, Moulton, Spalding, carrying to Haddo Vanguard.
Average; one ewe £651, 52 shearling ewes £527.22, six ewe lambs £318.50 (Harrison and Hetherington).
Brookhill Reduction
The major reduction of Alex and Gemma Brown's Brookhill flock met a flying demand, trading to a top of 2000gns for the in-lamb gimmer BGB1300174. Sired by Sportsmans Sandpiper she is out of a dam by Fachel Ozzie and sold in-lamb to Tamnamoney Tuborg Gold. Buying this one was S W Boow, Millom, Cumbria.
Two then made 1500gns, with the first of these being BGB1100065, an ET bred two-crop ewe by Craighead Hercules out of a dam by Stonefieldhill Keepsake 11. Sold in-lamb to Oberstown Usain Bolt she was bought by R Wilson, Appleby-in-Westmoreland.
The other at this price was the gimmer BGB1300173, a triplet daughter of Clola Marksman out of a dam by Fachell Ozzie and in-lamb to Usain Bolt. She was knocked down to T Bustance, Moulton, Spalding.
And a pair also made 1200gns, with the first of these being BGB1300193, an Alwent Talent daughter out of an Alwent Oliver sired dam. Sold carrying to Midlock Unique she was bought by S W Boow.
Her twin sister was the other at this level, with this being BGB1300194, again in-lamb to Midlock Unique she went home with R Darling, Melrose.
Average; 20 ewes £791.18, six gimmers £1347.50 (Harrison and Hetherington).


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It's an addiction. I'm a sugarholic. And I need to lick the habit!!
We started off doing SO good, on my recent trip to Georgia. I made healthy, green smoothies for the first three days. It was a treat for the grandbrats, because I'd bought them new tumblers to drink them out of. (Hey, whatever it takes!) This is my six year old grandson.
We shopped for organic greens and fruit, and even popped in to see my nephew, Brad Gruno and the gorgeous Jaime Cahalan, (aka Girl Friday) while they were giving out samples of his fabulous
Raw Kale Chips, etc., at Whole Foods.
They would have smacked me beside the head if they knew what was to come!
They're all about health... and most of the time, so am I. I'm a raw foodist, for crying out loud!
But sometimes it's just really, really hard. Especially if you're addicted to something!
My granddaughter passed a really difficult test and got accepted into a fabulous school!
So, to celebrate, we all went to a nice restaurant.
With the great intention of eating something healthy.
This is the first thing we saw as we walked in!! (Not the kid. He was with us.)
How can anyone resist such temptation?!!!!
He was good and ordered a turkey salad, without dressing and water.
He didn't expect the egg-salad stuff and didn't eat it.
Here he is saying grace. The kid's got a good line of chatter, so even his prayers are cute.
And then it happened...
We ALL caved!!!! One... by... one.
And the slices are huuuge there!!!!
Some of us got a piece to go.
But by the time the check came, some of us (yeah, me too!) had put a good dent in it.
We went home and life went on.
Guess what happened a couple of days later. We decided to go there again!
Oh, Oh! Remember this temptation?
What's that old saying...
"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different outcome."
He's always so good when he orders his meals - turkey and healthy greens, with water.
He even takes the yolk out of the egg. He likes being strong. He works hard at it.
He boxes.
He plays football.
And he and my eight year old granddaughter both practice Jiu Jitsu.
She also boxes and loves being a cheerleader.
I love her moves. (I can do that. I just don't want to.)
After our healthy meal... we caved again!!
We all felt such a wonderful sugar-high afterwards.
And then the sugar-low!!
If you eat sugar products, you probably know that feeling.
And so, SO many others! Speaking for myself, it's migraines, lethargy, spaciness, etc., etc.
I read that young children, supposedly don't have that yet, whatever it's called, that gets people addicted.
Thank God for that! But, according to the experts, it's not good for them, or anyone, and our family has decided to do our very best NOT to feed sugar-products to the kids, or eat them ourselves!
Easier said than done!!
In desperation, I bought this DVD!
And on the night before I left for home, my son and I sat down to watch it.
It's by the brilliant, Nancy Appleton, PhD.
Still craving sugar on a daily basis, I thought it would be fun to watch the film while stuffing our faces with chocolate donuts!
Stupid, I know. But that's what I do. Any excuse to wolf-down sweets.
I was hoping that it would be our last hoorah, so to speak!!
Eat all the donuts and then, not eat sugary stuff anymore!
But it didn't turn out that way.
About ten minutes into the film, the donuts got tossed into the trash!!
OMG!!!!!! What an eye-opener!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
Reading them is helping me curb my cravings, because the alternative is not something I'm a fan of.
I was sugar-free for an entire year and all it took was a little bowl of chocolate pudding to get me addicted again!
Some people can eat one candy bar and be satisfied. I need four. One right after the other.
I know how to make healthy, raw desserts and plan to lick the sugar habit that way too!!
It's just so damn easy to fall back into that trap, when sugar products are everywhere you look!
My youngest grandbrat is only two and just started childcare.
The first day the kids were fed; applesauce, a corn-dog, fruit punch and a Toaster Strudel.
Sugar anyone?!!
The following day, her parents were given a note saying they should bring food in for her, because she wouldn't eat it. Ya think?!
Looks like she's the smartest one of us all!! :)
If any of this sounds like YOU, and you want to stop the sugar habit, I hope you'll check out some of these books, Dr. Appleton's blog/website and especially the DVD.
(You can purchase them there.)
When the eight year old was two, she was strapped in her car-seat and going on a drive with her dad. When he stopped at a toll-booth and dropped in the change, he heard a little voice from the back yell, "CHICKEN NUGGETS!!"
We all eat healthier now! Sorry Mc Donalds. ~
For another post about sugar addiction and food allergies, please check this out;
There are SO many things to love!
I love comments and "Followers" too!
Thank you.
Signing off for now,


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Directions (1-10): Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
Q1. Give and receive mutually
(a) Present
(b) Reciprocate
(c) Compromise
(d) Approve
(b) Seer
(c) Idealist
(d) Visionary
Q3. A doctor who treats children(a) Pediatrician
(b) Pedagogue
(c) Pedestrian
(d) Pedophile
Q4. One who studies election trends by means of opinion polls
(a) Entomologist
(b) Psephologist
(c) Demagogue
(d) Eugenist
Q5. One who believes in offering equal opportunities to women in all spheres
(a) Male Chauvinist
(b) Feminist
(c) Fatalist
(d) Futurist
Q6. Killing of a child(a) Homicide
(b) Genocide
(c) Infanticide
(d) Suicide
Q7. The art of good eating
(a) Gastronomy
(b) Astronomy
(c) Vegetarianism
(d) Gourmet
Q8. One who is indifferent to pleasure or pain(a) Stoic
(b) Stylist
(c) Cynic
(d) Psychic
Q9. Lasting only for a moment
(a) Momentous
(b) Momentary
(c) Trivial
(d) Petty
Q10. To seize control of a vehicle in order to force it to go to new destination, or demand something
(a) Attack
(b) Contract
(c) Hijack
(d) Detour
S1. Ans.(b)
Sol. (reciprocate- respond to (a gesture or action) by making a corresponding one.)
S2. Ans.(d)
Sol. (Visionary -thinking about or planning the future with imagination or wisdom.)
S3. Ans.(a)
Sol. (Pediatrician -a medical practitioner specializing in children and their diseases.)
S4. Ans.(b)
Sol. (psephologist- The study of political elections.)
S5. Ans.(b)
Sol. (Feminist -a person who supports feminism.)
S6. Ans.(c)
Sol. (Infanticide -a person who kills an infant, especially their own child.)
S7. Ans.(a)
Sol. (gastronomy- the practice or art of choosing, cooking, and eating good food.)
S8. Ans.(a)
Sol. (Stoic-a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining.)
S9. Ans.(b)
Sol. (Momentary- lasting for a very short time; brief.)
S10. Ans.(c)
Sol. (Hijack-illegally seize (an aircraft, ship, or vehicle) while in transit and force it to go to a different destination or use it for one's own purposes.)


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Windows 10 Preview build 11099 is launched by the Microsoft, but many users reported that they encountering a strange bug when they start their computers/laptops. An error message appearing "error in wsclient.dll Missing entry: RefreshBannedAppsList" every time when user try to boot their startup.
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This error message doesn't affect the system because it disappears when user closes it, but since it appear on every boot so it's really irritating.
Get rid of WSClient.DLL error in Windows 10 build 11099
With the help of wsreset command you can fix this issue, this error appear because of a dll file called WSClient.dll. When this dll file gets damaged/corrupted/deleted or inaccessible, then system start displaying this type of error message. So, firstly run WSReset command, to solve this problem. Apply the below given steps to fix this issue.
- Open the command prompt with administrator privilege.
- In command prompt window, enter wsreset and hit Enter key to run it
- After the completion of this process close the Window.
This command would fix this issue for some users, but it seems that, it wasn't helpful to everyone. According to a report, some WSClient.DLL functions in build 1099 are not exported, and that causes the issue.
The new WSClient.DLL in build 11099 exports only 4 fewer functions than the one on previous builds. The functions that no longer exported are DllCanUnloadNow, DllGetClassObject, RefreshBannedAppsList and g_bPrintFromClientDLL. By deleting or disabling these tasks one can stop reappearing this error.
So, if you are unable to fix this issue with the help of above given step or running wsreset then try this:
Step 1: Navigate to the Search bar, and type scheduler
Step 2: Open Task Scheduler
Step 3: Under this , navigate to Microsoft>Windows>WS
Step 4: Right click on the task WSRefreshBannedAppsListTask, and select Disable
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