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In the current stage of its development, Sri Lanka should refrain from solely following neo-liberal development policies espoused by the West. For rapid economic development, it needs to look closely at the successful policies that have worked for the NEACs. When these countries were initially developing, the NEACs followed interventionist policies that nurtured and protected firms as well as got the firms to compete with each other (See "How Asia Works: Success and Failure in the World's Most Dynamic Region" Joe Studwell. p 66-84, 223.)
The way forward is to first establish political stability. This allows the correct economic policies to be carried out in a disciplined manner for an extended period of time without disruption. Here, having an Executive Presidential system and a powerful President would auger well for Sri Lanka contrary to what some political commentators may believe. Once political stability is established, a bottom up, three-pronged approach like what the NEACs adopted is necessary for rapid economic growth and development.
In the three-pronged approach, first there must be a clear policy intervention to uplift the agriculture sector and prime it for proto industrialization. This policy should address land reform, agricultural best practices and know-how and market creation and distribution channels for the produce so as to increase the productivity and incomes of the agriculture sector workers which constitute around quarter of the present Sri Lankan working population. With increased incomes and savings, these workers should be encouraged to invest in producing basic industrial goods to supplement their incomes. The primary goal of the state here is to increase the purchasing power of the predominantly rural agricultural workers hence the state involvement is an absolute must in this stage. Any involvement of the established private sector in any activity of the rural agricultural sector has to be carefully monitored to prevent the agricultural surplus to be expropriated. If Sri Lanka is to rapidly develop, it is of paramount importance that the agricultural surplus is retained with the agricultural sector workers.
Second, use the surplus labour in the rural areas to create simple industries that produce light consumer and basic industrial goods. These goods should be produced based on obsolete technology mainly imported from abroad. The idea here is that such technology will be cheap and the goods produced will be of a certain quality that will be preferred and affordable to the rural people. China used this policy very successfully. In fact, China was successful in exporting some of these cheap goods manufactured in Township Village Enterprises (TVE's) to developing countries.
The state should intervene to provide the know-how, help with importing the machinery and create markets domestically. The more promising ventures that have export potential should be subsidized, but assistance should only be based on the export success. If this stage is successful, as discussed earlier, the workers know-how and skill levels will improve to take on the next level of industrial production. Furthermore, substantial markets will be created for consumer goods, machine tools, infrastructure and energy because of the increasing purchasing power due to increase in worker's incomes (See "The Visible Hand: The Role of Government in China's Long-Awaited Industrial Revolution" George Fortier and Yi Wen.)
If the earlier stages are successful, the Government should promote mass production of industrial and consumer goods. Ideally, in this stage the country should move into the production of heavy industrial goods. The Government should encourage all types of production to be exported. There should be active government intervention in financial policy, finding export markets, and making sure domestic companies will be competitive in international markets. Assistance to industries should be strictly based on export performance.
At this point, to put everything in perspective, it is pertinent to point out the number of years it would take Sri Lanka to achieve the current per capita Real GDP levels of some of the NEACs and other successful Asian countries. If all policies are successful and everything goes according to plan, it is reasonable to assume that Sri Lanka can achieve a maximum yearly growth rate of only 6-7% in constant US dollar terms for a 10-year period. Here, it is seen that only on very rare occasions that a country can achieve a growth rate of 8-9% yearly for a decade based on constant US$ terms. Only Japan and China have achieved such a feat in recent times.
From the Table below, based on a maximum growth rate of 7% annually, Sri Lanka could reach Malaysia's real GDP/capita levels (2016) in 10-11 years and that of the NEACs in just less than 20 years. For any annual growth rate below 5%, it will take Sri Lanka at least 30 years to catch-up to the NEACs. That is the best that Sri Lanka can hope for given its past experience.
The Table shows what a herculean task it would be to become a miracle economy in a short period of time. Hence, it underscores the importance of having a stable political environment and getting the correct economic policies in place for the country to achieve what the NEACs have achieved in growth and economic development in a relatively a short period of time. Relying on neoliberal development policies under the auspices of the Western nations would only delay the miracle from happening.
The task at hand is difficult, but nevertheless achievable. With the prevailing world economic order, WTO, WB, and IMF would always push Sri Lanka to adopt neo-liberal policies with the least state intervention. However, it is important to understand that successful development will happen only by "lying."
Sri Lanka will have to subscribe publicly to the 'free market' neo-liberal agendas touted by these institutions while pursuing the interventionist policies that are actually required to become successful.
These are the same policies that NEACs followed 50-60 years ago and the developed West followed 200-250 years ago. On the political front, all parties need to realize that making the economic pie bigger is the most important decision that needs to be made for the country and its citizens. That way, every citizen in the country will benefit.
To achieve this, what is required is a disciplined and responsible political leadership that can harness the efforts of a competent public sector to carry out the three-pronged strategy.
This leadership should be an instrument of necessary change from the status quo – a leader who has the nation's best interest at heart and who can make the necessary reforms for Sri Lanka like the aforementioned leaders of the miracle economies. They were all great leaders not only in their own countries, but in the eyes of the rest of the world. The opportunity awaits.
(The writer is currently a lecturer in Economics and Finance at both Charles Sturt University and La Trobe University in Australia. He is also a tutor for the Department of Financial& Management Studies (DeFiMS) in the School of Oriental & African Studies (SOAS) at the University of London. He obtained his PhD from Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA).
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Full Name: Gina Waters
Codename: Hotspark
Known Relatives: None
Group Affiliation: Light Brigade
First Appearance: ASH #37 (although she may have been an unnamed extra previously)
Powers: Photonic who can generate more heat than most.
Notes: One of the puppets of Mr. Strings before her conversion. The most fervently evangelical of her version of the Brigade, she hates "the meat". It has been implied she was "romantically" involved with Doublecross, although the mechanics of it have not been explained.
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October 02, 1918 - June 19, 2009
October 02, 1918 - June 19, 2009
A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday morning, June 26, 2009 in the Sacred Heart Church 770 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown, MA at 10:30 AM. Ms. Murnaghan died after a lengthy illness in the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - West, on Friday June 19th.
Ms. Murnaghan was a lifelong resident of Watertown, and a graduate of St. Patrick's High School. She was a retired manager of AT&T for over thirty-five years.
She was the loving daughter of the late Hugh J. & Annie V.(Lyons). Devoted companion of the late William Dunnells. Sister of the late Mary C., & Hugh J. Murnaghan and William M. Lyons. She is survived by Richard W. Dunnells & his wife Pamela of Pocasset, Bernard J. Dunnells of Brockton & his late wife Linda who was Bernadette's primary care-giver for the last decade. Also many nieces & nephews.
A Funeral Mass will be held Friday at 10:30 AM in the Sacred Heart Church 770 Mt. Auburn St. Watertown. A visitation will take place in the MacDonald, Rockwell & MacDonald Funeral Home in WATERTOWN SQUARE at 6 Riverside St. (cnr. of No. Beacon St.) Watertown on Friday from 9-10 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment Calvary Cemetery.
Contributions may be made in her memory to the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament 1663 Bristol Pike Bensalem, PA 19020-5796. Funeral Home handicapped accessible.
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Posts for: March, 2016
In real life he was a hard-charging basketball player through high school and college. In TV and the movies, he has gone head-to-head with serial killers, assorted bad guys… even mysterious paranormal forces. So would you believe that David Duchovny, who played Agent Fox Mulder in The X-Files and starred in countless other large and small-screen productions, lost his front teeth… in an elevator accident?
"I was running for the elevator at my high school when the door shut on my arm," he explained. "The next thing I knew, I was waking up in the hospital. I had fainted, fallen on my face, and knocked out my two front teeth." Looking at Duchovny now, you'd never know his front teeth weren't natural. But that's not "movie magic" — it's the art and science of modern dentistry.
How do dentists go about replacing lost teeth with natural-looking prosthetics? Today, there are two widely used tooth replacement procedures: dental implants and bridgework. When a natural tooth can't be saved — due to advanced decay, periodontal disease, or an accident like Duchovny's — these methods offer good looking, fully functional replacements. So what's the difference between the two? Essentially, it's a matter of how the replacement teeth are supported.
With state-of-the-art dental implants, support for the replacement tooth (or teeth) comes from small titanium inserts, which are implanted directly into the bone of the jaw. In time these become fused with the bone itself, providing a solid anchorage. What's more, they actually help prevent the bone loss that naturally occurs after tooth loss. The crowns — lifelike replacements for the visible part of the tooth — are securely attached to the implants via special connectors called abutments.
In traditional bridgework, the existing natural teeth on either side of a gap are used to support the replacement crowns that "bridge" the gap. Here's how it works: A one-piece unit is custom-fabricated, consisting of prosthetic crowns to replace missing teeth, plus caps to cover the adjacent (abutment) teeth on each side. Those abutment teeth must be shaped so the caps can fit over them; this is done by carefully removing some of the outer tooth material. Then the whole bridge unit is securely cemented in place.
While both systems have been used successfully for decades, bridgework is now being gradually supplanted by implants. That's because dental implants don't have any negative impact on nearby healthy teeth, while bridgework requires that abutment teeth be shaped for crowns, and puts additional stresses on them. Dental implants also generally last far longer than bridges — the rest of your life, if given proper care. However, they are initially more expensive (though they may prove more economical in the long run), and not everyone is a candidate for the minor surgery they require.
Which method is best for you? Don't try using paranormal powers to find out: Come in and talk to us. If you would like more information about tooth replacement, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can learn more in the Dear Doctor magazine articles "Crowns & Bridgework," and "Dental Implants."
Your front teeth are the stars of your smile — so it makes perfect sense to replace them if they're missing. But is it really necessary to replace a largely unseen back tooth with an implant or bridgework?
The answer is an unequivocal yes. Your individual teeth are an interactive part of a dynamic mechanism that enables you to eat, speak and smile. They're highly adaptable and can move incrementally to accommodate mouth changes — especially when one of them is lost.
Back teeth not only help us chew food efficiently, they also ease some of the pressure from front teeth as we chew. Our efficiency while chewing suffers when they're missing; other teeth will wear faster and tend to move out of position, "drifting" into the space left by the missing tooth. And without their stimulation during chewing, new bone may grow at a slower rate to replace older bone, reducing bone volume over time.
So, whether visible or not, replacing a back tooth is the best course to take to prevent these adverse consequences. Your two best options are fixed bridgework or dental implants, each with their own advantages and disadvantages.
Bridgework has been the traditional method for replacing one or a few missing teeth: they're long-lasting if cared for properly, have a life-like appearance that blends well with other teeth and are a good option when implants aren't. But they require extensive altering of the anchor teeth (those used on either side of the bridge to secure it) and they're highly prone for trapping food between them and the gums, increasing the risk of disease.
Dental implants are easily maintained and their installation doesn't affect adjacent teeth as with a bridge. They're also durable with a 95% success rate after ten years. On the other hand, the installation process can take several months and visits, and they require a certain amount of bone mass for proper placement and so aren't ideal for certain patients.
Regardless of its location, if you have a missing tooth or one that may need to be removed, you should visit us for a complete examination. From there we can tell you how your mouth has been impacted by the missing tooth and which replacement option is best for you.
If you would like more information on tooth replacement options, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article "Replacing Back Teeth."


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(Open Box Like New) Klipsch CDT-2650-C II In-Ceiling Speaker - Each
Klipsch CDT2650 C II In-Ceiling Speaker
(Open Box Like New)
This OPEN BOX-LIKE NEW KLIPSCH In-Ceiling Speaker is tested and certified to look and work like new. The Open Box-Like New products go through inception process includes functionality testing, basic cleaning and repackaging. The product ships with all relevant original accessories and will arrive in the original box. 30-day money-back guarantee.
Enjoy great sound throughout your house with Klipsch® CDT-2650-C II ceiling-mount speakers. Their high-tech design and solid construction deliver ear-pleasing results for movies or music. Use them as surround sound speakers in an all-Klipsch home theater, or install them in pairs for stereo listening with your multi-room audio system. Either way, you'll experience accurate Klipsch sound without the clutter of conventional speakers.
Product Highlights
- - 6.5" Woofer, 1" Tweeter
- - 1" silk dome tweeter with swiveling Tractrix® horn
- - Pivoting 6-1/2" polypropylene woofer
- - Power handling: up to 50 watts RMS (200 watts peak)
- - Frequency response 77-20,000 Hz (±3dB)
- - sensitivity 91 dB
- - 8-ohm impedance
- - Two-Way Tractrix Horn
- - Swiveling Tweeter
- - Woofer Rotates 360°, Pivots 15°
- - Aluminum Slimtrim Grille
- - Paintable SlimTrim™ magnetic grille
- - Cutout dimensions: 8-3/16" diameter
- - Mounting depth: 4-1/2"
Controlled Dispersion Technology (CDT)
The Klipsch CDT-2650-C II in-ceiling speaker features a patent-pending gimbal mechanism, known as Controlled Dispersion Technology (CDT). The tweeter and woofer are independently adjustable, allowing both the high and low frequencies to be directed toward the listening area.
High Efficiency
The high-efficiency design of the Klipsch in-ceiling speakers allows you to get much more output than most in-wall and in-ceiling speakers. Due to the long speaker wire runs that are common in whole-house audio systems, the power coming from the amplifier is significantly reduced by the time it reaches the speakers. The 91dB efficiency of this speaker means it will play much louder at low power than other less-efficient speakers.
2-Way Driver Design
The Klipsch CDT-2650-C II uses a high-quality 1" silk dome compression driver (tweeter) mated to an exclusive Tractrix Horn, combined with a 6.5" polypropylene woofer in a 2-way design.
- Tweeter: There is a 1" silk dome tweeter mated to a swiveling 100° Tractrix Horn. The swiveling horn design dramatically increases efficiency by enabling the speaker to produce more output using less energy. The horn-loaded tweeter allows you to point the sound to a specific location, and has more controlled directivity than a conventional dome tweeter.
- Woofer: The 6.5" polypropylene woofer can rotate a full 360°, and then shift 15° in any direction. This dense, yet lightweight, polymer cone can reproduce authoritative bass.
Speaker Terminals
The speaker has a pair of spring clips that can accept up to 12-gauge wire or pin connectors.
ABS Basket/Frame
The CDT-2650-C II has a sturdy ABS basket and frame. The frame can be painted to match any decor.
SlimTrim Magnetic Grille
With an all new grille, the visible frame size is reduced by 90% and grille depth is reduced by 80% over the previous design, for a more edge-to-edge consistent look that blends in with the wall more attractively. The new aluminum, paintable, magnetic grille attaches tightly and securely with ease to virtually eliminate resonant distortion.
Power Specifications Note
The manufacturer has specified the maximum power handling of this speaker as 50 watts RMS (200 W Peak). Klipsch has also published a recommended amplifier power specification as 100 watts.
What's in the Box
- - Ceiling-mount speaker
- - White metal mesh grille
- - Cardboard template
- - Owner's Manual (En/Fr/Sp)
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"Dis kowala is good"
The worst thing is holding onto someone who doesn't want to be held onto. Don't fall for someone unless they're willing to catch you. The thing about falling in love is that if you do it right, you'll never hit the ground. Life is too short to be anything but happy so kiss slowly. Love deeply. Forgive quickly. Take chances & never have regrets. Forget the past but remember what it taught you. Sometimes, you just have to smile, pretend everything's okay, hold back the tears and walk away. IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE RAINBOW YOU MUST GO THROUGH THE RAIN. IF YOU WANT TRUE LOVE YOU MUST GO THROUGH THE PAIN. Women were made from man's rib, not from his head to be superior, not from his feet to be walked on, but from his side to be equal, from under the arm to be protected, and from next to the heart to be loved.
In life sometimes everything falls into place and sometimes everything just falls to pieces. The key is to begin creating with these falling pieces. By improvising you'll create something magical that might be the best thing you've ever accomplished.-
Is it really so much to ask that I find someone who protects me from my mind? Someone that truly makes me happy? I know there's a lot of assholes out there, but I have seen better and long for more. I'm really not that picky. If ANYONE knows someone... I'll even tell you as many qualifications as I can think of. For long term, I don't wanna be with a chick, I might be semi-attracted to girls, but it's not a relationship that I'd like. So, I'd like a guy. Not younger because then it's immaturity and all about looks (for the most part). But not that much older than me. Someone nice. Close-I've tried the online thing, and I can finally listen to Katelyn...it's not worth it, it isn't real. Someone who can accept the fact that I may never stop loving MuLLLet. Someone like me...a lover of music and animals. A poet, someone who's better off in a relationship but won't be in one just to have someone. Someone who can make me do stuff I'm too shy to admit I want. Someone not shorter than me, don't know why I'm programmed this way. Someone not black (this one, I know the answer to, and no I'm not racist). Someone who can get past the fact that I'm kinda clingy-get freaked out without almost constant contact. Someone who wouldn't hurt me, for I can't deal with heartache any more. Someone who won't spoil me with things, but love. Someone who won't push me before I'm ready. Someone who wants this as seriously as I. Anyone, help? Oh, yes, tattoos and piercings are a huge turn on-especially snake bites. Speaking of bites, also a turn on, though I'd rather be bitten... I don't think everyone knows this much about me. And looks aren't the most important thing. That might be all... Anybody wanna hook me up?
so... I dunno what to say... QUOTE FROM SSC: "dontcha wish ur burgers were hot like me? dontcha wish ur milkshake was smooth like me?" lol OMG i love it!
LEAN ON ME! omg! it's taking the sad away! kinda, anyway... it's making it feel ok at least...
songs don't mix well in my head... today was my last time with carrie... T T
I think I really am losing my mind. Well, happiness is a good way to feel when being on the verge of going into an asylum. I think I like two of my friends *if you look at my myspace, they are friends there* and I don't know if I should tell them... One of them is... essentially someone I have no chance with (at least not now) and the other is one of my very close friends {not best, I don't believe I am considered her best friend, though I consider her *one of* mine}. Anyone have any advice?
....postal service....
okay: if you are going to e-mail me, please say what your name is on here so i can check...from this point, i won't respond to any letters not abiding by this simple request.
Ok, I've decided to take a chance here, ask me 4 questions. Any 4, no matter how personal, private or random.
I have to answer them honestly. I have to answer them all.
In turn, you post this message in your own journal, wiki, or profile and you
have to answer the questions that are asked of you.
you know, if everyone in the world was bisexual, there would be no sexual discrimination


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WirtschaftsWoche is not just Germany's number one current business affairs magazine – it has the most credibility. It elucidates the world of economics showing readers how to utilise this knowledge to benefit their personal assets and their careers. WirtschaftsWoche is both navigator and coach taking clear positions on the week's issues.
The WirtschaftsWoche brand family gives you the unique opportunity to address decision-maker target groups in a variety of ways: apart from the magazine, the website and the apps, the media brand offers a broad portfolio of publications, direct mailings and events for the most varied target groups. Its close network of branded media channels makes WirtschaftsWoche compatible with the information and media consumption behaviour of the business elite. And that makes it an essential part of your communication with decision-makers.
The readers of WirtschaftsWoche belong to Germany's business elite. They are decision-makers in "Mittelstand" companies, typically male, aged 30-59, more affluent than most and predominantly senior executives. They make decisions about investments, not just in their professional capacity, but also as private individuals. It is this role as opinion leaders and influential propagators – at work and at home – which makes them an indispensable premium target group.


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In Case You Had Trouble With the Damage Report
Hey Guys,
If you had trouble getting the Damage Report (http://www.threeriversduckclub.com/content/damage-report) to work, please try again! (That link only works when you're logged in to the website!)
We just finished tweaking and testing it some more, and it's now in working order. more »
Lost and found at "The Den"
We got everything cleaned up from the successful opening weekend and BIG PIG party. Grover found a duck strap and has in his truck, but had to head back to memphis. If it's your's let him know.
Again, thanks for everyone's efforts helping opening weekend go as smooth as possible. Everyone's participation and help was awesome to see as folks enjoyed the BBQ teams cooking skills. more »
Good luck guys be safe, have fun and we will see you at breakfast!
Come to Tina & Ashtyn's Saturday Brunch!
Cardinal one stop in Weiner. Good Food
I ate with hunter and beefy at this place the past few days. Just found out there opening at 5 am in the mornings for breakfast. Good breakfast burritos and to go biscuits. From the den and brick house it's on the way to clay pools farm going through Weiner.
Shhhhh! This Is a Hog Prep Secret!
If you've ever wondered how the pros get their whole hog skin ready for a big cook, take a look at this! Yes, that's a straight-up cutting torch!
Morning ski at the den
My alarm this morning. About 50,000 geese.
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Here are 19 Health Tips for National Nutrition Month!
In recognition of National Nutrition Month, here are 19 Health Tips for 2019. Special thank you to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for contributing this!
1. Eat Breakfast
Start your morning with a healthy breakfast that includes lean protein, whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Try making a breakfast burrito with scrambled eggs, low-fat cheese, salsa and a whole wheat tortilla or a parfait with low-fat plain yogurt, fruit and whole grain cereal.
2. Make Half Your Plate Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits and veggies add color, flavor and texture plus vitamins, minerals and fiber to your plate. Make 2 cups of fruit and 2 1⁄2 cups of vegetables your daily goal. Experiment with different types, including fresh, frozen and canned.
3. Watch Portion Sizes
Get out the measuring cups and see how close your portions are to the recommended serving size. Use half your plate for fruits and vegetables and the other half for grains and lean protein foods. To complete the meal, add a serving of fat-free or low-fat milk or yogurt.
4. Be Active
Regular physical activity has many health benefits. Start by doing what exercise you can. Children and teens should get 60 or more minutes of physical activity per day, and adults at least two hours and 30 minutes per week. You don't have to hit the gym—take a walk after dinner or play a game of catch or basketball.
5. Get to Know Food Labels
Reading the Nutrition Facts panel can help you shop and eat or drink smarter.
6. Fix Healthy Snacks
Healthy snacks can sustain your energy levels between meals, especially when they include a combination of foods. Choose from two or more of the MyPlate food groups: grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy, and protein. Try raw veggies with low-fat cottage cheese, or a tablespoon of peanut butter with an apple or banana.
7. Consult an Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Whether you want to lose weight, lower your health-risks or manage a chronic disease, consult the experts! Registered dietitian nutritionists can help you by providing sound, easy-to-follow personalized nutrition advice.
8. Follow Food Safety Guidelines
Reduce your chances of getting sick with proper food safety. This includes: regular hand washing, separating raw foods from ready-to- eat foods, cooking foods to the appropriate temperature, and refrigerating food promptly. Learn more about home food safety at www.homefoodsafetyorg.
9. Drink More Water
Quench your thirst with water instead of drinks with added sugars. Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water, especially if you are active, are an older adult or live or work in hot conditions.
10. Get Cooking
Preparing foods at home can be healthy, rewarding and cost-effective. Master some kitchen basics, like dicing onions or cooking dried beans. The collection of "Planning and Prep" videos at www.eatright.org/videos will get you started.
11. Dine Out without Ditching Goals
You can eat out and stick to your healthy eating plan! The key is to plan ahead, ask questions and choose foods carefully. Compare nutrition information, if available, and look for healthier options that are grilled, baked, broiled or steamed.
12. Enact Family Meal Time
Plan to eat as a family at least a few times each week. Set a regular mealtime. Turn off the TV, phones and other electronic devices to encourage mealtime talk. Get kids involved in meal planning and cooking and use this time to teach them about good nutrition.
13. Banish Brown Bag Boredom
Whether it's for work or school, prevent brown bag boredom with easy-to-make, healthy lunch ideas. Try a whole-wheat pita pocket with veggies and hummus or a low sodium vegetable soup with whole grain crackers or a salad of mixed greens with low-fat dressing and a hard boiled egg.
14. Reduce Added Sugars
Foods and drinks with added sugars can contribute empty calories and little or no nutrition. Review ingredients on the food label to help identify sources of added sugar. Visit www.ChooseMyPlate.gov for more information.
15. Eat Seafood Twice a Week
Seafood—fish and shellfish—contains a range of nutrients including healthy omega-3 fats. Salmon, trout, oysters and sardines are higher in omega-3s and lower in mercury.
16. Explore New Foods and Flavors
Add more nutrition and eating pleasure by expanding your range of food choices. When shopping, make a point of selecting a fruit, vegetable or whole grain that's new to you or your family.
17. Experiment with Plant-Based Meals
Expand variety in your menus with budget- friendly meatless meals. Many recipes that use meat and poultry can be made without. Eating a variety of plant foods can help. Vegetables, beans, and lentils are all great substitutes. Try including one meatless meal per week to start.
18. Make an Effort to Reduce Food Waste
Check out what foods you have on hand before stocking up at the grocery store. Plan meals based on leftovers and only buy what you will use or freeze within a couple of days. Managing these food resources at home can help save nutrients and money.
19. Slow Down at Mealtime
Instead of eating on the run, try sitting down and focusing on the food you're about to eat. Dedicating time to enjoy the taste and textures of foods can have a positive effect on your food intake.
Wait, There's More!
Review these Straight, No Chaser posts for additional tips and fundamentals about healthy eating and nutrition.
For a referral to a registered dietitian nutritionist and for additional food and nutrition information, visit www.eatright.org.
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Day 1 // 1:25pm -2:25pm // Main Auditorium
How does a studio decide to enter a new market and what does it need to do to fully explore that new market? Issues such as localization, piracy, currency exchange, forms of partnerships and more will be discussed in this panel.
- Paulo Andrés Carvajal Beltrán – Founder, Basica
- Louis Chen – CEO, Parfait Culture
- David Dembroski – Partner, Stohn Hay Cafazzo Dembroski Richmond LLP
- Marcelo Serres – Director of Technology, Pebblekick
- Jayme Winick – Founder & CEO, Tabcon Games
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Home More advice Love & Relationships
tomorrow is the last day of school and I'm wondering if I should really go through with my decision since I been planning this 8 months now. We got to know each other over the past months but suddenly he started ignoring me and idk if I should do it or not.
Guys ignore girls for different reasons and you just admitted to not knowing why he's doing this so honestly, what do you have to lose? Either A. He talks to you more or B. He goes back to ignoring you.
There's really only up hill from here so why don't you go for it? It might seem scary but trust me, you'll be proud that you did it because you can at least walk away knowing you got over your fears of putting yourself out there. All the planning you did really won't matter when it's crunch time, trust me, it's more spontaneous than anything.
Good luck and I wish you the best :)
You either tell him and deal with a possible rejection OR you end up what if-ing for the rest of your life. You decide.


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Personal Lines - Product Manager
Personal Lines - Product Manager
A leading global insurance company is looking to add a Product Manager to their growing personal lines product team. The candidate will gain exposure working alongside the personal lines underwriting and data science teams. If you have product management knowledge and are looking for an opportunity in a world-renown insurance firm then please apply.
Responsibilities of Product Manager
-Liaise with Senior Management on a daily basis
-Utilize stochastic calculus to measure strategy constraints
-Develop product models for personal homeowners insurance products
-Utilize Python and R to construct predictive models.
Requirements of Product Analyst
-Previous experience or knowledge of personal lines products (5 years of experience at minimum)
-Minimum Bachelors Degree in an actuarial science or quantitative discipline
-Must have strong communication skills


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2016 Prague. Melmoth = witness to atrocities. This is a novel about guilt and complicity and the need for us all to bear witness. An unusual but worthwhile book.
To me, nothing like The Essex Serpent, which I really enjoyed. This book didn't really go anywhere or have much of a plot line. Perry's writing is always lovely but the overall story was a disappointment to me.
Sarah Perry's Historical Fiction novel, The Essex Serpent, was one of my favourite books of 2017. I don't read much Historical Fiction, but I loved the premise of pitting logic against religion against superstition, told from the perspective of a bad-ass female character. So, I had to grab her newest novel, Melmoth, when it appeared on our shelves.
Imagine my delight to discover that Melmoth, although set mostly in the present day, was a gosh-darn Gothic Horror! Jeanette's lucky day, folks. Neither gruesome nor gory, Melmoth was nevertheless a "read it with all the lights on" book for me; the looming figure of the Witness creates an almost oppressive tension that left me spellbound. Melmoth is an intricately choreographed danse macabre that weaves together unwitting characters throughout time and space. Exploring the universal themes of loneliness, guilt, and grief, Melmoth is not a light or easy read, but I was completely captivated.
An atmospheric novel about grief and loneliness, as well as about how we treat others. An unconventional structure lets complex characters from different points in history weave in and out of the story. A present day work of Gothic literature.
I am glad I finished the book. At times the concept seemed to much for me. I struggled with the concept that people could be so caught up in the writing of an old man who told the story of a woman who denied Christ and was doomed to walk the world forever. And yet, I had to keep reading to see how Helen could regain the life she wanted, and not be consumed by Melmoth. And the real scary part of this book, is not the mythology but the cruelty of humans.
Rich and interesting characters - check!
Otherworldly presence - check!
Hidden past. ""And if there is only us, we must do what Melmoth would do: see what must be seen-bear witness to what must not be forgotten." - check!
engaging and distinctive writing style - check!
Dark and delightful with meaning that floats in and out as does Melmoth.
The author is a talented, imaginative, and perceptive writer. That said, I found this book and the characters to be so bleak and uninspiring that I needed to make an effort to finish it. I plan to read her "Essex Serpent(?)" book next.
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The D.C. Historic Preservation Review Board voted unanimously on Thursday to designate a row house on Capitol Hill used in the early 1970s as headquarters for a lesbian feminist group called the Furies Collective as a historic landmark on the D.C. Inventory of Historic Sites.
The seven-member board approved the historic designation for the Furies house in a resolution that also calls for forwarding the nomination of the house to the National Park Service for consideration of listing it on the National Register of Historic Places.
"The National Register is actually eager to have LGBTQ sites, and this is one they're waiting for," said LGBT history advocate Mark Meinke, who gave a presentation on behalf of the Furies house before the D.C. Historic Preservation Review Board on Thursday before the vote.
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Welcome to the Highly Desired Victoria Gardens. Spacious (approx. 1400 Sq.Ft.) Penthouse, Two Bedrooms Plus Den, with Two Full Bathrooms Plus a Powder Room. The Vast Livingroom, with Gas Fireplace and Diningroom, are Enhanced by the 9 Ft Ceilings. These Rooms Flood with Sunlight. Enjoy the Long Balcony Views. The Renovated Kitchen, with Extra Cabnetry, Opens to the Living room & Dining room with Hardwood Floors. The dining room allows for a large dining set for family gatherings. Master Bedroom has a Soaker Tub and Separate Shower. There is also In-Suite Laundry and One Under Ground Parking Space and One Locker. You'll love this location that is so close to the shops on Main Street, the Farmer's Market and several Churches. Victoria Gardens, a Great Place to Live! Probate has been completed. (id:17113)
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|Parking Spaces1
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|TransactionFor sale
|Zoning DescriptionResidential
|Bedrooms Main level2
|AmenitiesExercise Centre, Party Room
|CoolingCentral air conditioning
|Exterior FinishBrick, Stucco
|Bathrooms (Total)3
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Limestone is carbonate of calcium, usually known as carbonate of lime. When in the form of crystalline marble it is almost pure, but common limestone usually contains a greater or less amount of sand, clay, or other impurity. When limestone is heated carbonic acid gas is driven off and calcium oxide is left. This is quick-lime, which readily takes up water and forms caustic lime.
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WYOMING, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit (CCU), Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, is announcing the arrest of Christofer James Haugen, 42 of Wyoming, following a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).
The MSP CCU/ICAC Task Force Grand Rapids Office, along with the assistance of the Wyoming Department of Public Safety (ICAC affiliate agency), arrested Haugen following a traffic stop and search warrant at his residence. Additional evidence was seized, and he was lodged at the Kent County Jail. The Kent County Prosecutor's Office charged Haugen and he was arraigned on child sexually abusive activity, child sexually abusive material (possession), and two counts of using a computer to commit a crime.
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Open letter to the "calamitous" Faith 'Fly-my-Family' Muthambi
JOHANNESBURG — Faith Muthambi has become synonymous with corruption and ineptitude of the highest degree. Apart from presiding over a communications ministry that gave Hlaudi Motsoeneng free reign as well mishandling South Africa's digital migration project, she now stands accused of flying 30 of her family members to Cape Town so that they could hear her budget speech as Minister of Public Service and Administration. While previously working at Fin24, I had the opportunity to interview Muthambi last year. Granted, I had to wait several hours at an event before I could speak to her but was glad when I finally had the opportunity. When chatting to her before conducting my interview, I was struck by her staunch support of the Zuma camp. At the time, she defended the NPA's decision to go after Pravin Gordhan in a conversation with me. To me, it was clear which side her bread was buttered. When Zuma goes, one wonders what will happen to Muthambi. Errol Horwitz, in this piece, brilliantly tackles Muthambi head on. – Gareth van Zyl
By Errol Horwitz*
Dear Minister Faith Muthambi:
The media recently reported that you flew 30 of your family and friends to Cape Town at a cost of nearly R300,000 at taxpayer expense for your budget speech in May, 2017. What were you thinking?
A rhetorical question, because you fit the mindset of a number of your ANC cabinet comrades who do not think, not wonder, not imagine, or obsess over using their authority to raid the fiscus for personal gain. The mindset is characterised by uncritical conformity, devoid of a sense of individuality and personal accountability. For you to do otherwise would be breaking "faith" with ANC members penchant for raiding the public purse as if it was their own to spend at will.
If the junket you arranged for your family and friends, at taxpayer expense, was an isolated incident, I suspect it would not have garnered the spotlight — small fry in comparison to the kickbacks your comrades received in facilitating the selling of South Africa to the infamous Gupta family. Instead it was one more dark cloud of controversy that follows you with no prospect of a silver lining.
I presume you have wrestled with controversy upon controversy regarding your past and present ministerial positions. I also presume you flatly disagree that your actions have anything to do with the media describing you as the "calamitous minister". No matter what you may believe, your lack of ministerial oversight has been a train smash that continues to inflict calamitous consequences on the wellbeing of the country.
If you think I am engaging in hyperbole, let me remind you of some examples of willful derelictions of duty, and bad acts, that have been leveled against you:
- Under your watch as communications minister the SABC transformed into a basket case riddled with scandal, and staggering losses. Despite incontrovertible evidence of malfeasance you sat on your hands, and gave free reign to a dysfunctional board and the likes of Hlaudi Motsoeneng and his cronies to gut the public broadcaster. When challenged at the parliamentary inquiry into the SABC you simply refused to acknowledge issues facing the SABC, or your role in the ensuing chaos. However, you said enough to be accused of lying to MP's. No need to be concerned about a perjury charge as lying, even under oath, is de minimis because the ANC rule book does not concern itself with trifles.
- The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) laid charges of high treason and corruption against you. It is alleged you emailed confidential government policy documents to one of the Gupta brothers. Now, these are particularly serious crimes which your comrades, in today's political climate, would be hard pressed to sweep under the rug. By this I mean there is an awakening of civil society to the scandals of state capture, and increasing voices of people who are "not gonna take it anymore." Civil society will be the 'new sheriff in town', armed with a reawakened moral code intent on shaking things up by pressuring law enforcement, including the Hawks and the NPA to do their jobs. The tide is turning with the possibility you will have your day in court to plead your case for acquittal, and if unsuccessful, all bets are off for a rosy future. Fortunately for you the experience should not be a lonely one as you will be sharing it with your good friends Mosebenzi Zwane, Duduzane Zuma and the Gupta brothers who face charges of treason and racketeering. So you will likely learn the true meaning of misery loves company.
In light of your controversial stint as communications minister, one assumes you would have recognised the need to desist from making waves in your current position as Minister of Public Service and Administration. Perish the thought, because you appear to thrive on public outrage levelled against you. Just four months into your new position your shameless mindset resurfaced when you, according to news reports:
- Arranged a junket to Cape Town for family and friends at taxpayer's expense;
- Employed your very good friend Hlaudi Motsoeneng's daughter fresh out of university for over R200,000 a year ignoring prescribed hiring procedures;
- Hired a police constable (with no tertiary education) as your personal assistant at a salary of R1.1m again without following prescribed hiring procedures.
How in the world can you justify paying obscene amounts of money to Motsoeneng's daughter, and a former police constable, lacking any meaningful experience and expertise. Simply put it defies rational explanation, but then rational decision-making has never been your strong point.
As early as 2005 there were instances when your character was questioned while municipal manager at Makhado in Limpopo. You have always denied wrongdoing. Intransigence having worked for you years, no longer worked when in the hot seat at parliament's ad hoc committee inquiry into the SABC board's fitness to hold office. Under intense questioning you pleaded with the chairman to protect you, because clearly the experience was not the usual milk run appearance before a parliamentary committee. I assume you would not want to be hauled over the coals again, but rest assured it is in the cards.
So, to make it easier on yourself, especially with criminal charges pending the obvious choice is to resign. If not, be prepared to deal with the humiliation that will surely follow a forced resignation.
If you voluntarily resign an historical footnote may appear somewhere that your decision was the one and only instance of you keeping the faith with the people of South Africa. Think about it as you have nothing to add to an otherwise deplorable legacy.
- Errol Horwitz was a political activist in the 60's, and returned to South Africa a few years ago, after residing abroad for more than three decades.
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Kevin De Bruyne Merits All Praise He Gets Due To His Desire To Succeed
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Manchester City dismantled disgraced champions Chelsea 3-0 on Saturday and, despite Sergio Aguero's hat-trick, Kevin De Bruyne was the man who got everyone talking due to his equally as stellar display.
It could be argued this was going to happen anyway. De Bruyne is of course one of the figureheads, alongside Juan Mata, where Chelsea supporters show discontent to the best manager in their history. Why were these huge talents sold? And perhaps more importantly: why have they not been adequately replaced?
Mata was a fans' favourite at Stamford Bridge having won the Player of the Year award twice on the trot whereas De Bruyne was considered the young gem who was tossed aside before he was given a chance.
Both of these players were dismissed for the same reason. Mourinho, a man who prides himself on work ethic, felt that neither the Spaniard nor the Belgian pulled their weight in training or were willing to help out on defensive work. One of these creative midfielders responded to this criticism, another not so much.
De Bruyne signed for unfashionable but wealthy Wolfsburg in January 2014, who were then 5th in the Bundesliga table after finishing 11th the season before, and had a slow start – scoring just three goals in his 16 appearances for Die Wolfe. This was two years after he netted 10 in 33 for fellow German outfit Werder Bremen.
The 2014-15 season was where he really kicked on, though. De Bruyne got his first full campaign for Wolfsburg and repaid the every penny of his £18 million pound fee and more so.
He notched 16 goals, made 27 assists and was named the German Footballer of the Year. A few months later he joined Manchester City for an eye watering £55 million – a club record for the Citizens.
Manchester United's playmaker, Mata, has not been awful since his move away from west London, not by a long shot, but by the same adage he has not kicked on like De Bruyne has either. He has not dragged United to victories when the going gets tough or when the rest of his side under-perform and he is not mentioned in the same breath as the best number 10 in the Premier League to rival Mesut Ozil like De Bruyne is.
This season alone, De Bruyne outshines his cross-city adversary at everything.
The 24-year-old has scored six goals compared to Mata's five, made nine assists whereas Mata has set-up just four goals and 'KDB' has made 62 key passes and created 71 chances while the ex-Valencia player obtains just 42 and 47 respectively, even though he has played 11 more games and 784 more minutes than De Bruyne.
City made it through to their first ever Champions League semi-final thanks to their record signing too – De Bruyne scored in both legs of the quarter-final against PSG, first with a crucial away goal in Paris and then back home in Manchester he rifled in a spectacular winner to make history. Some will also debate that without his two-month injury lay-0ff with a knee injury, he may have even scooped up an end-of-season gong for a fantastic year back in England.
There is one simple reason why De Bruyne is better than Mata, and most other players in the world, and it is through sheer force of will and it could be argued without being kicked to the kerb by Mourinho, he would not be the player he is now.


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Adrenal crisis is a life-threatening clinical syndrome caused by acute severe cortisol deficiency. It may occur in:
1) Patients with chronic adrenal insufficiency in case of stress without administration of an appropriate additional dose of hydrocortisone (the most frequent cause). Adrenal crisis may be the presenting manifestation of previously undiagnosed adrenal insufficiency.
2) Patients with adrenal injury caused by trauma, hemorrhage in the course of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) (eg, in sepsis), anticoagulant treatment, or eclampsia, as well as in the case of sudden discontinuation of long-term treatment with glucocorticoids (secondary adrenal insufficiency).
3) Critically ill patients with severe diseases due to dysregulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis with concomitant tissue insensitivity to glucocorticoids and a severe inflammatory reaction.
Clinical Features and Natural HistoryTop
Prodromal symptoms: Loss of appetite, nausea, muscle pain, and malaise.
Symptoms of impending crisis: Increasing weakness, influenza-like muscle pain, abdominal pain, nausea, gradual blood pressure decrease. These may be accompanied by elevated body temperature caused by cytokines released in cortisol deficit.
Symptoms of crisis: Severe weakness, altered mental status, vomiting, diarrhea; blood pressure decrease and tachycardia; shock.
In patients with adrenal crisis caused by DIC in the course of sepsis, particularly of meningococcal etiology, the symptoms of acute adrenal insufficiency are accompanied by extensive cutaneous hemorrhages (Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome). In critically ill patients with severe diseases, the key symptom is a blood pressure drop not responding to fluid resuscitation and vasopressor drugs. It may be accompanied by symptoms of sepsis or acute respiratory failure.
1. Laboratory tests:
1) Biochemical tests may reveal hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, and hypoglycemia.
2) Hormone tests reveal low basal serum cortisol levels (<138 nmol/L [5 microg/dL]). There is no need for stimulation tests as the adrenal crisis is a stimulation per se.
2. Imaging studies depend on the suspected cause of adrenal crisis.
The goal of treatment is to correct the deficits of cortisol, fluids, and glucose; correct electrolyte disturbances; and control the infection or other underlying condition that may have precipitated the crisis.
1. Treatment of acute adrenal insufficiency after collection of blood samples for key biochemical (glucose, sodium, potassium, creatinine) and hormonal (cortisol, adrenocorticotropic hormone [ACTH]) tests, as well as for microbiological studies where appropriate:
1) Hydrocortisone: Immediately administer 100 mg IV followed by 200 mg over 24 hours as an IV infusion or 50 mg IV every 4 to 6 hours. When blood pressure and heart rate return to normal, administer 50 mg IV or IM every 6 hours. Treatment of patients with septic shock: see Sepsis and Septic Shock.
2) Volume expansion with crystalloids or colloids to treat hypovolemia (including glucose solutions in case of low serum glucose levels). A reasonable starting point is a 1-L bolus with further doses according to the precipitating condition and individual patient requirements.
3) Treatment of hyponatremia: Monitor the patient closely. The type and volume of administered fluids depend on the fluid balance, severity of electrolyte disturbances, cardiovascular and renal status, and body weight. Also see Hyponatremia.
2. Treatment of impending adrenal crisis: Early administration of IV hydrocortisone 100 mg can halt the development of adrenal crisis. Ensure appropriate hydrocortisone replacement, correct for possible electrolyte disturbances, and treat the underlying condition.
Appropriate treatment of adrenal crisis is life-saving but the prognosis may be affected by underlying conditions that precipitated the crisis.


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Chapter 93 - Summit
I stare at Tess who is sitting on a branch, halfway up Tree. I have a small process running that randomly checks for incongruities in my memories. The fact that the dungeons on this planet seem to separate discrete groups of people going through their levels in layered dimensions was flagged. Why was it flagged? Because I came across Tess halfway through a dungeon level, when we should have been in separate spaces.
Shifting my gaze over to the rabbit who found her, I do some calculations. I measure the total effort it cost me to crack the layer separating me and my disciples. Then I recall how much qi Lola had at the time. The qi amounts are nowhere near similar. Even if Lola spent all her qi on kicking the dimensional barrier, she would need at least a few hundred times more power than she had at the time.
Is the Tower dungeon weaker? The fact that it stopped at level hundred seems to indicate that. I didn't see a lot of mages going through the Tower dungeon, so maybe mages adventuring through the levels help a dungeon grow? Maybe restrictions get lessened when a person is near death? Maybe Lola messed with the separation that the Tower core was doing?
I file away the irritating conundrum in my ever-growing to-do list and decide to get a move on. I have a schedule to keep, after all.
Selis is still messing around with vast volumes of water while happily chattering at my pet rabbit. The rest of the students are either in their homes or wandering around. I sense Vox playing around with his mount, the long-haired snake I shaved. Angeta, Ket and Bord are using the beastkin's fire capybara mount as a foot warmer while reading some books in the library. It's a good thing all those tomes are mostly fireproof, that could have gone very wrong very quickly otherwise. Content that they are using their time semi productively, I turn to Tree.
"TEACH! Wait up!" I stop and see Ket running towards me. He falteringly stops his mad dash, only barely avoiding crashing into me. "Sorry, still getting used to this qi level. I wanted to show you this. Maybe it would be fun?"
He holds out a piece of jade. Raising an eyebrow, I scan it with some augur. I let out a chuckle as I look through the contents. "Good idea. Seems like fun indeed."
"Done with the dungeon? I stopped being able to get a clear picture of what happened outside the necklace a while ago."
"Yeah, the later levels get very weird. The elemental energies are so thick I was nearly blind myself. I will call you guys out when we are sailing again. I'm going to do some modification to this place while we travel and don't want to bother with keeping you guys and the mounts safe."
Ket nods. "Okay, I have some ideas on how to make all that information available."
"We'll talk later then."
Done with that, I put my hand on the massive trunk and focus on the medallion still in the resting area. Forming a set of spider legs from qi, I move the necklace towards the right doorway. The swirling darkness making up the portal is as ominous as ever. I make the necklace jump and retract my qi before the dungeon can absorb the energies. I jump back outside the moment it lands on the floor and I emerge in a dark tunnel.
Looking around, the traps in the tunnel are all reset. Some light comes from the entrance, indicating daytime. Lola jumps through Tree's portal and hugs my neck with shaking eyes. She nestles into my shoulder while shaking a bit.
"Oooh, are we back at the entrance? Nice, I can try some things with the salty sea water. What is the next plan Teach? Having a braincore is really fun, I really like being able to think so much. Did you know..."
I groan a bit. Lola starts shivering more, ears lying flat against her back. Stop terrorising my rabbit, you irritating disciple! I should never have encouraged my disciples to try out new cultivation systems. Maybe those old fogies back in the cultivation world weren't so dumb, secluding themselves for centuries at a time. I can sympathise a bit now.
I stare at the blue haired girl until her mouth slows down. Her sentences taper off as my glare grows in intensity. I nod at her with extreme gratefulness as soon as her mouth closes.
"Speaking is silver. Silence is golden."
With that piece of free advice, I start pouring out qi. Linking it to my scanning process, I make a map of all traps. Small shifts in rocks and earth here and there block them one by one. I form another process to undo the changes when I am out of range and set it to self-delete as soon as it is done.
With that, I step through the entrance doorway onto the water surface in the tunnel. Selis keeps quiet with a thoughtful look on her face as she follows me. She waves a single hand when we step out into the light of day. The soft rain now avoids us both as we walk across the open ocean surface.
Two more incongruities pop out of me. Does this planet have any tides? A few meters of water level difference would either block the entrance or make it inaccessible from the sea surface. Secondly, I sometimes use physical gestures to activate a process and Selis seems to have copied that habit. I can do without, but snapping my finger just looks cool.
"Two questions, does this planet have tides and why did you wave your hand to activate the rain shield?"
"What's a tide? And I think it looks cool when you do stuff that starts with a snap or a hand wave."
"The moon does not have any effect on the water? The sea level doesn't fluctuate based on the moon?" I know it doesn't, of course. Looking through my memories, the sea level has been rather stable so far.
"Moon? Why..." Then her eyes go wide in realisation. "Is that this gravity thing? Ket and Vox talked about it a few days ago. Stuff goes towards stuff, right? I don't know. I do know that the sea moves a bit faster now and then. Hmmh, yes, the ocean flow does follow the moon. Why?"
"Just one more mystery to figure out, nothing important. Let's get the ship out here and start-" I look up. There. Something familiar. Reinforce sea surface. Scan and calculate optimal path. Jump. Kick of off quay, wall, bridge and rooftop. Run across stone buildings, upwards. Form vacuum seal beneath feet to stick to dungeon dome surface. Target found and locked in.
Ignore Selis yelling behind me.
A small group of robe-clad men and woman carefully thread across a slippery surface. The robes are of all kinds of colours in differing hues and levels of colour brightness. One man dressed in dark brown robes has a very confused look on his face as he carefully walks across the slippery black surface of the massive dungeon sphere.
He opens his mouth now and then but doesn't make a sound. Trudging along after the silent and rain-soaked group, his mouth starts moving in silence. Unheard by the collection of mages, he starts complaining silently.
'Why in all the dungeons do I have to follow this bunch? Why are none of the current powerhouses here? All I see is patrol duty mages. And why do I have to follow this bunch while it is raining? The smiling immortal is not to be disturbed, all the legends say.'
This complaining figure is Valerius. His supervisor had commanded him to follow some time after the emergency meeting ended, but that command was the only thing he had said to him. He had waited in silence throughout the night inside one of the higher ranked resting areas.
Sure, the furniture was comfortable and the room was as gaudy as ever, that did not mean that Valerius felt comfortable with sleeping under the nose of his boss. The boss who never really bothered him otherwise. A pit formed in his stomach through the long hours of waiting. Combined with the lack of sleep, the mage was feeling pretty miserable when the morning came.
More mages gathered, the only communication happening were loaded glances. Then they started walking through a network of tunnels he had never even heard of. They ended up on top of the dungeon and started walking towards the very top. Towards where the smiling immortal was waiting still.
Valerius recognises some of them. A woman of the air affinity that he had fancied for a while and a reticent fire mage that he had shared a table with during dinner a few times. The rest all unknown. It took him longer than he would like to admit to recognizing the single aspect they all have in common. An apparent lack of power.
Half of the group has the robe brightness of journey mages, the highest power level coming along belonging to a full mage. Pondering about why a meeting with a legendary figure such as the smiling immortal is being done by such low power magic users, Valerius trudges on across the gently sloped surface of the dungeon.
'Tonn Vink is on dungeon duty, why is he not here? He is the highest power earth user. It just doesn't make any sense. And we should leave the silently smiling immortal alone, right? That figure is always present when great shifts happen in the world's history. And the announcement also mentioned Flight? What do the dragons have to do with anything?'
Resisting the urge to tear his hair from his head, he just puts one foot after the other.
"Valerius, stop talking to yourself." The voice of his superior startles him out of his stupor.
"My apologies, magus Fredon."
"Haha, no worries. You' ll understand soon enough. You have done well the past few years, ignoring all those stupid power hungry fools. If only they knew."
Startled by the absolutely savage smile on Fredon's face, Valerius keeps walking.
A damp and arduous journey later, their goal comes in sight. Standing on top of a massive round object is a rotund figure. The round face, round belly, wrinkled skin and happy, vacant stare become visible in the dreary morning light. Valerius sees an old fat man, clad in white ornamental robes, standing stock still on top of a large object. An air of timeless and majestic dignity shrouds the person like a second set of clothes.
The round object turns out to be a massive sack, stitched together from a wide variety of pieces of cloth. Sharp objects poke against the tightly stretched fabric, making small tears here and there. The group slowly approaches.
"Hail the immortal." Following the rest of the group, Valerius also sinks to his knees.
"Might we be of service?"
No reply. The fat figure does not move a single muscle. So the group waits. What follows are the longest hours of Valerius' life as he kneels while the rain soaks him to the bone.
*thump thump THUMP THUMP*
Something speeds by and lands next to the large sack. Valerius looks up as a gust of wind makes him shiver. He was already pretty cold and the speeding figure creating a large gust of wind does not help him get warm in the slightest. He sees a bearded man staring up towards the still silhouette of the smiling immortal.
"Teach! Wait for meeeee! Why are you running away! I promise I'll talk less!"
A small blue haired girl also runs by, the soft rain somehow avoiding her entirely, leaving her completely dry. She stops next to the man.
"Are we sailing yet?" More people suddenly appear as the girl joins the lanky bearded man.
"Sel, keep me dry. Drying out my fur is a pain."
"Sure Angy. Teach, why did you run off?"
"This is the top of the mana dungeon? Why are those mages kneeling?"
"CRYSTALS!!" Valerius can't help but shout out. His shaking finger points to the group of newcomers standing around the smiling immortal, only now seeing the sharp pieces of mana crystal sticking through a few rips in the cloth here and there. If the entire sack is filled with mana crystals, that would be such an enormous amount that the cold, soaked mage can't even wrap his head around.
Everyone now stares at him. The mages look confused while a black haired boy and girl shout in recognition as they point at him.
"Teach, that's him!"
The bearded man is gone, looking upwards Valerius sees that he is now standing in front of to the old, fat man.
"Hey," says the man with a smile.
The dignified immortal moves for the first time, shifting its posture to face the bearded interloper. Absolute silence follows as the intruder kisses the old guy full on the mouth.
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After a glorious two-day workweek, Bill and I headed out of town super early Wednesday morning for the mountains of Southwestern Virginia. As much as we love where we live, it's always refreshing to return to our old stomping grounds on the Virginia Tech campus and the surrounding area. A visit to the farm to see my mom is just icing on the cake. Here's how I tied my fitness routine into our travels…
I did something I don't often do anymore, I ran three days in a row…
Tuesday's run was at the butt-crack of dawn, solo, and thankfully completely uneventful as compared to last Thursday's run. Wednesday, though, is where the fun began!
As I mentioned, Bill and I left home early on Wednesday for a five-day visit to SWVA. Along our way, we stopped in Roanoke County for a run/hike along the Appalachian Trail up to McAfee Knob, a favorite destination trail run for the two of us. It was 49° with a bright blue sky when we started our run and pretty close to what I consider perfect running weather. I ran most of the way, but stopped to walk a few of the steeper and more technical sections which is one of the things I love about trail running – it's not frowned upon to walk up the steeper inclines. 😉 Bill did as much running as he dared and had a cold ice pack at the ready in our car for his knee after our run.
The pièce de résistance of running or hiking to McAfee Knob is posing for a picture on the iconic cliff overhang overlooking the Catawba Valley.
As you can see from the elevation chart below, there's around 1,200 feet to climb over 4 miles to get to the scenic overlook, but as they say, "What goes up, must come down," and the return run back to the parking lot is a lot easier and more fun. It was a fantastic 8-mile run!
After a delightful evening in Blacksburg and an unexpected dinner with our nephew who just happened to be in town on business, we headed out Thursday morning for a hike (run for me) to Cascades Falls in nearby Giles County. The Cascades, as they're better known as, is a big destination hike for Virginia Tech students and I first made the hike my freshman year.
I had a little extra time to run while Bill stopped to take pictures and I ended up getting in 6.5 miles on this 4-mile round trip. Again, the weather cooperated beautifully with 42° and a slightly overcast sky.
As you can see from the elevation chart below, there's around 700 feet of gain during the 2-mile hike to the waterfall.
After stopping by to see a few friends at their tailgates, we headed into Lane Stadium early for the Thursday night game. Sadly, our young team had a rough night and after the first 24-minutes of an explosively offensive game (it was 21 -21), we fumbled a punt, the other team scored, and the whole atmosphere both on the field and in the stadium shifted.
Even though I didn't make it outside on my bike this past week, I did hop on my spin bike on Monday afternoon. I was definitely aware of my glute which really bummed me out (BTW, it's feeling much better now). I'm determined to keep up my cycling fitness over the winter so I'm not starting from zero come spring. Hopefully, we'll have a few more warm days so I can get outside on my new bike between now and spring.
Weight Training
Making the time to strength train three times a week makes me feel pretty badass even though I'm at a point in my life where maintaining the amount of weight I lift is pretty much equal to increasing the weights when I was younger. While we were traveling, I limited my strength training to squats, lunges, pushups, dips, and of course, my daily planks; once in the hotel room and once at my mom's house.
Knowing that I'd be traveling from Wednesday through Sunday, I made sure to do my yoga sessions that require following along on a DVD before I hit the road, leaving the ones I wing as I go along for while I was out of town. My yoga for runners routine includes hamstring stretches with a rope, downward facing dog, pigeon pose, lightning pose, bound ankle cobbler's pose, etc.
In case you skipped checking in on my blog this past week, here's what you missed…
- Sunday – Fight Or Flight And A Pulled Glute
Looking ahead to this coming week…
- Monday – Please feel free to join me for Race Linkup and let your friends know which races they can find you running in the next few months.
- Thursday – I'll be talking about running on the Appalachian Trail and a few ultra runners who made the trek at unbelievable speeds.
- Friday – I'll be joining in on the Ultimate Coffee Date fun with Deborah and Coco.
In addition to the runs I mentioned above, here's a complete run-down of my workouts from this past week (completed mostly in our home gym)…
- Questions:
- Do you enjoy running trails?
- Have you hiked or run on any sections on the Appalachian Trail?
- Did you race this weekend?
And that's a wrap… Have a great week!
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But I have to give him credit for assembling together an interesting and perceptive composite of everything that's been said so far.
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