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National Master title in Nov 1986 and 4 State Championships in 3 different states. Teaching for 40+ years. My lessons teach endgame skill and technique. Technique is winning a won game. Students also have all tournament games analyzed.Learn More
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$60.00Hello! My name is IM Artiom Tsepotan from Ukraine. My best students have been 2012 Women's World Champion, GM Anna Ushenina, and the youngest ever US National Master (at 9y 3m 22d), Liran Zhou. I hold a Master's Degree in Education and have been a Top-10 ICC teacher since 2006. Do you feel that you are stuck at the same level, don't know how to improve and wonder why chess engines can't really help you? "I have many, many chess books and software but I find myself jumping around and not staying on track", one student said. I am convinced that examining your games is the key to improving your chess skills. Our chess study plan will depend on identifying your chess weaknesses from your recent games. Check what my students say at https://chessstudy.com/reviews/ After every lesson, I send material and set tasks that are designed to remedy your weaknesses. firstname.lastname@example.com Learn More
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GM Dejan Antic, Coach of two World Champions! Among 97 holders of the highest World trainers title, FIDE Senior Trainer, officially certified by the World Chess Federation. National Champion of Serbia 2015 and member of the National Team. http://www.chesscoachingacademy.com/about.htmlLearn More
Co-author of very popular books "The Modern French" and "The Modern Bogo-Indian", Chess Informant cooperator 20 years, New In Chess author 8 years, Chessbase Magazine author. Every student welcome and improved without exceptions. Two years, 2012-2013, coach of two World Champions!
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European IM and experienced trainer, one of the most active on ICC. Taking students rated anywhere from 1200 to 2200. I believe that the key to improvement in chess is to focus on learning how to think properly. Most people get stuck because they only accumulate knowledge without actually developing a proper thought process. My lessons are one on one, customized to meet the student's needs. Opening study, planning, calculation, typical endgames, answering questions, going through games - I do it all. $30/hour or even better $50/2 consecutive hrs.
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'Hello, my name is Andriy Vovk, GM from Ukraine FIDE rating is 2600+. I have more than 8 years of expierence of online coaching. We can work on all aspects of your play which are the weakest. In openings my main specializations are KID, Leningrad Dutch on 1.d4 and Rauzer on 1.e4. With white I play 1.e4 following with attacking lines vs Sicilian defence, Tarrasch variation vs French defence and others. Homework is provided. I am working with all levels and all ages. If you have questions to ask please contact me on my e-mail : email@example.com or on ICC my handle is Saw.
From 1st January 2019 for new students prices are : 1 hour is 40$/ 10 hour package is 350$. For students who applied before 1 st January 2019 the prices are the same.Learn More
Atanas Kizov, (imkizov on ICC) International Master from Macedonia and official FIDE trainer. Long-term professional player, trainer and captain of national team of Macedonia. Experience with different level of players from beginners till top players. Flexible hours. If interested, email me on: email@example.com More
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I'm chess coach for 20 years and many people say with great success. If you really want from someone to teach you how to play better, please let me know. If you don't have a plan, I always have one.
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Myroslava Hrabinska. I offer you live communication via Skype in good English. Before starting lessons I will analyze your games and instruct you about main directions of your improvement. 1 hour lesson- 30 chekels, 2hour - 50chekels!! Contact me firstname.lastname@example.com More
Hello, I am IM Petar Gojkovic (2416) I am available for lessons and games with analysis. Opening expert for Dragon Sicilian! Very reasonable lessons, 15 chekels per hour.Learn More
My name is Sasa Jevtic, I am FM with 2 IM norms, from Serbia and official ICC vendor. Also I am certified FIDE Trainer (FT), International Arbiter (IA) and International Organizer (IO). I am an official ICC vendor and professional chess coach. See more details at my official web site: www.chesscoaching.info If you would like to improve your skills, if you are tired of losing games, if you want to learn and understand chess better, or if you just want to have more fun with chess then please contact me at firstname.lastname@example.com! During my lessons I prefer to communicate with students via Skype . I am also available for playing training games at all time controls, or to analyse student games.I have many satisfied students worldwide and I was chess coach at few camps in USA. Do not hesitate to contact me for any further information.Learn More
Vladimir Kizov,(kizo on ICC) National Master from Macedonia and trainer in one of the best organized chess schools in Macedonia as well as the coach of the youth team chess club Gambit-Asseco SEE, which has been a full participant in the European Club Cup for the past 5 years. Experience with different level of players.Learn More
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$22.00IM Marcin Krysztofiak, official ICC vendor since 2010. Here is a brief description of my coaching method (for more details, please contact me). I begin with analysing your games and then based on this material we work on your weaknesses. Besides that, I give advice on how to study chess on your own. Available for training games as well. I have a special offer for players rated above 2000 FIDE (or 2100 USCF) - email me for details. Please do not make any payments before contacting me. Thanks If you are interested, send me a message. Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Learn More
$35.00Hi! My name is Miroslav Miljkovic, Grand Master from Serbia and official ICC vendor. If you want to learn, improve, and have a nice time just contact me. I can help you to find the weaknesses in your play. I can play sparring games with you... Prepare special lessons for every student. Reasonable rates. 1 hour = $35 I have other rates listed below. Learn More
Hello! I am Yuliya Kuzubova, Candidate Master from Ukraine. I have been playing chess since I was a child. I have more than 8 years of coaching experience. I took a part in many tournaments in Ukraine and abroad. I was a champion of Odessa among girls many times. If you are a beginner in chess and want to improve your skills I would be happy to help you. As a coach I can analyze your games and find the way to make some weak aspects stronger. If you have any questions, please, feel free to contact me via e-mail:firstname.lastname@example.com Price $17 for 1 hourLearn More
Hello, my name is Artem Smirnov, IM from Russia, Saint-Petersburg. I have more than 4 years of live and online coaching experience. I worked 3 years in the sport chess school as a coach on the regular basis. Together we can impove different aspects of your play in the opening, middlegame and endgame. In the opening my main specializations are 1.D4 (main lines and Trompowsky), Sicilian on E4 and Nimzo-Indian on D4. Available for lessons and games with analysis.Learn More
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GM Nikolay Chadaev, Russia, FIDE rating 2591. Twice Moscow Champion (2010, 2011). Tied for 10th place with Boris Gelfand at the 2012 World Blitz Championship in Astana. I offer chess lessons in English via ICC and Skype. The rate is 35$ per hour. I've been coaching players of various levels/age for longer than 5 years.Learn More
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Vladimir Grabinsky, the coach of Ukrainian youth team. I have education of chess coaching. I started with beginners and made 10(!) of them GMs (Volokitin). Read more on http://www.grandcoach.com. I'll teach you to play openings, calculate variations to finish games before endgame. $40/hr, $70/2hr. Contact me firstname.lastname@example.com More
Vojislav Milanovic an experienced Europian trainer who can help serious students like you to improve your middlegames, strategies, tactics, understanding of openings and analysis of your games.Learn More
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Zoran Arsovic, ( ICC-zolan ) International Master from Serbia. Long-term professional player, trainer and captain of national young team of Serbia. Experience with different level of players from beginners till top players. Price,50$ per hour.Learn More
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Hello, I am Jovic Stanoje, FM from Serbia. More then 15 years of teaching experience. I am offering good lessons, 12 chekels per hour. Available for training games!Learn More
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WGM, IM, Iva Videnova - specialized in training beginners and students with FIDE rating less than 2000;Learn More
- A certified FIDE Trainer (FT) with current FIDE rating of 2370 (up to May 1, 2017) and a Bachelor's degree in chess coaching; worked as a chess coach in Dubai Chess & Culture Club (Dubai, UAE) from 2015 to 2017.
Top achievements as a player: 2017 German team champion for women with SK Schwabisch Hall, 3-time Bulgarian champion for women (2014, 2013, 2012), Bronze medalist from the European team championship for women (Porto Carras, Greece, 2011). Available for private lessons and training games. Email: email@example.com
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I love God, my husband, our kids, family, friends and I'll love you, as my student!:) Besides I love chess! You can study openings, typical ideas of middlegame and whatever you want with me. We can play chess with any control and analyze your games.
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$69.00Improve your chess tactics! In this course, GM Ronen Har-Zvi tackles one of the most important parts of the game: Tactics. And he does this from a beginner and intermediate player's perspective: everyone will be able to enjoy, learn and improve watching these videos. All of us have at least once asked ourselves the typical questions: What is a tactic in chess? Why is tactics one of the most important piece of knowledge you need to play chess? How to spot tactics in a game? How to take advantage of it? Ronen is here to answer our queries, by guiding us - with many interesting examples - through the basics of chess tactics, such as double-attacks, forks, pins, how to use material to create tactics; to then move on into more complicated topics, such as intermediate moves, double threats, and more! Learn More
Mastering Closed Positions! is a full training program, which includes a course guide, 13 videos, an interactive training session in our Learning Center and over 80 puzzles for you to practice.
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What is "thought process"? It's related to thinking, of course, but there is a difference between thinking and thought process. In a sense, we can break "chess thinking" into three different types, each representing a different class where you may make errors. Let's put process in class one, knowledge in area two, and analytical in class three. The latter usually occurs at a higher level, but it's useful to know how errors during analysis can happen. Comes with one-month ICC membership bonus. Watch Introduction Video FREE.Learn More
GM Vlatko Bogdanovski. Experienced in tournament practice, basic and tournament preparations, second during the tournaments... Recommended for those looking for highly professional and specialized individual chess training. Contact me via e-mail:firstname.lastname@example.com More
$69.95IM Valeri Lilov presents the most comprehensive guide to pawn structure available today in the superb, 16 hour Pawn Structure Explained for Club Players.
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Hello! I am Andrey Sumets, a professional chessplayer and coach, my biggest FIDE elo is 2640. In openings my specialization is Caro-Kann and French Defence on e4 and Slav Defence and Nimzowitsch on d4. You can find my articles about this openings in New in Chess, Chessbase Magazine, chesspro.ru. I'm available for private lessons and training games with analyses. I've been working with strong GMs and with beginners. Homework is provided. Prices are affordable.Learn More
1 hour - 35$ and 30$ if you purchase 10 hours of lessons in advance.
If you are interested in playing blitz or standard games with brief analysis.1 hour games price is 30$. For more information contact me at firstname.lastname@example.com. I can speak English, French, Russian, Ukrainian.
$49.00FM Charlie Storey focuses on how to improve your positional chess skills. Positional chess in essence is the skill to correctly assess and evaluate positions and determine the right plan of action. Positional chess allows you to filter out what's key and important in any given position and from there you can devise your plan, make your necessary calculations, etc. Learn More
Life Master Brian McCarthy, Peak USCF 2425. Students have won many titles including Denker, US Amt, Champion of State Champions, Junior under 8, etc. I use a completely unique system, combining classical chess and modern technology. A great bargain at 30.00 an hr 55.00 for 2Learn More
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I am Zoran Ilic, experienced International Master from Serbia. Player, chess writer, respected theoretician and trainer for all levels. Winner of several strong open and round robin tournaments. My peak ELO rating is 2455. At the Chess Olympiad in Novi Sad 1990, I was the chief trainer of the Yugoslav national team (5th place). In the past I was working with and assisting a few legendary GMs. A few of my young students starting with FIDE rating around 1600 became FIDE masters (over 2300) in a short period of time. Some of them have IM norms and took medals at National and World Cadet Championships. More details upon request. Teach all phases and topics - openings, middlegame, endgame, tactic, strategy, calculation, imbalanced positions... Give useful advice on competitive chess psychology. By combining classical and modern methods, my students acquire valuable skills, discover and remove their weaknesses and improve thinking process. Individual approach and full dedication. Teach the student in an effective way how to build up or expand a reliable, dynamic repertoire. I am available for online audio lessons via Skype in English. Flexible hourly rate around $25 depending on student level. It includes sending useful files, analyses, exercises and other instructive material. You can contact me via e-mail: email@example.com More
Hello! I'm Ljubomir Biljanic FM from Serbia. I prefer to work with beginners and I help them to improve strategy and tactics in middlegames and endgames. My best students are WGM Ana Benderac and WIM Maja Velickovski-Nejkovic. I am also available for training games and analysis. Contact me via e-mail:email@example.com Price $15 for 1 hourLearn More
$69.95In must-win situations, the King's Indian Defense has been trusted by World Champions, such as Garry Kasparov, Bobby Fischer, and Mikhail Tal. It's a hypermodern defense, where Black builds a strong defense around the king and looks for counter-attacking chances in the middle game. In this 16-video series, International Master John Watson, gives you a complete picture of how to play this opening. John analyzes the most popular variations including the advance variation with 7.d5, and other main lines. In doing so, John explains the key plans, not just for Black but for White too! Learn More
$49.95IM Valeri Lilov's new course presents a revolutionary set of techniques and principles to guide you in any and every position of the middlegame. Starting with methods of planning, evaluation, calculation, and prophylaxis, you can watch and learn all the key techniques used by the reigning world chess champion Magnus Carlsen! This course comes with a bonus of 1 month of ICC membership Learn More
$49.95In his new course, IM Valeri Lilov provides a strategic approach to handling the Sicilian from the black side. IM Valeri "Tiger" Lilov doesn't list an endless number of variations and sub-lines, rather providing ideas and concepts that will make you understand one of the most used and famous chess openings ever, and help you get to the next level! It includes 5 hours 57 minutes of comprehensive training you can study over and over again! Learn More
The Improve Your Chess Calculation is a full training program, which includes a course guide, 13 videos, an interactive training session in our Learning Center and over 200 puzzles in pgn format for you to practice.
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Special Price $189.00Own all three lesson tiers of the Polgar Chess University for one low, amazing price! For a limited time, you can own all three complete levels with our lowest price ever! BONUS #1: COMES WITH ONE (1) MONTH OF BONUS ICC MEMBERSHIP BONUS #2: Get GM Susan Polgar's "My Students' Games" for FREE! To claim your free copy:
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$44.85New Ideas in…: Slav and Semi-Slav Defences (15 part series). D43, D44: QGD semi-Slav, QGD semi-Slav: Botvinnik system (anti-Meran), QGD semi-Slav: anti-Meran gambit. In a series of opening videos for ICC Chess.FM, GM Ronen Har-Zvi investigates the latest developments and trends that will keep you up-to-date in the rock-solid Slav and Semi-Slav Defences. Sneak preview in description. Learn More
If you're looking for ways to bust the Sicilian, the French or the Ruy Lopez, then this video series is for you! Grandmaster Boris Alterman and Grandmaster Ronen Har-zvi cover several sharp and aggressive opening gambits you can play against the Sicilian, French and Ruy Lopez. You receive 49 top quality videos of Grandmaster analysis on these exciting openings.Learn More
My name is Erik Kislik. I am a 30-year-old International Master from California. My peak USCF rating is 2500 and my peak FIDE rating is 2432. My story in chess is a little bit unusual because of its rarity. I was unrated at age 20 and ended up becoming an International Master within just 3 years. During that time, I was studying chess very seriously with an organized and methodical training schedule. A lot of the insights and conclusions I came to from improving so rapidly are fundamental aspects of my chess philosophy and teaching approach. Currently, I am the only coach that is the full-time trainer of 3 players rated approximately 2650 FIDE and above. Among other players, I coach the champions of Spain, Iceland, and Singapore. In 2017, I won Analysis of the Year from the Chess Journalists of America, and in 2016 and 2017, I reached the number one spot on the ICC teachers' list for multiple months. My book Applying Logic in Chess is currently (June 2018) ranked #1 on Amazon for new chess releases, detailing my full approach to thinking about every aspect of the game and improving as rapidly as possible. Send me an email (email@example.com)with your thoughts or concerns about chess improvement even if you are unsure if you want lessons.Learn More
Hello, I am Sandra Djukic, Women International Master from Serbia with two GM norms. Profesional chess player and also a coach specialized in training beginners. I am available for chess lessons and training games with analysis (Blitz, Rapid or as agreed). I can help you understand chess better and improve your skills within chess strategy, tactics or typical endgames. I offer lessons at very reasonable rates, 1h- $20. Contact me via e-mail:firstname.lastname@example.com Top achievements as a player: First major succes was in 1998. by winning on the State Championship for cadets under 10 years and win the next 7 Championships in my competition where I broke all records in cadet chess ( under 18 years). I achieved the greatest succes by winning European Championship in rapid chess played in Novi Sad in the year of 2002, in 25 minutes. On the Senior Championship in Serbia played in the year of 2009, I won in front a number of grandmasters, Manakova, Stojanović, Benderać, Chelushkina, Maksimović etc.Learn More
GM Alex Yermolinsky covers the latest ideas is opening play, from Carlsen's anti-sicilian methods to Kramniks's latest on the Reti, plus new ideas in the Catalan, Slav, and Modern Benko. Plus comes with bonus material!Learn More


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The school year ended on Friday for my first grader. The next time it rolls around again, I'll have a boy in second grade and my youngest will be in Kindergarten. I have parent friends who talk about their favorite years and while I always tell my children that their current year is my favorite year, to be honest – I loved first grade. It was a joy to see my son's reading comprehension take OFF and he made some incredible friends. It's hard to say if he'll be friends with these kids for the rest of his life, but for this past year, they did his six-year-old self some good.
The mystery world lost a friend this week. Sandra Seamans maintained the blog My Little Corner and passed away recently. Her blog was a clearing house of short story opportunities for writers and she'll be sorely missed.
Yay or nay: Dill Pickle Pizza. (I say "yay.")
Listening: I needed to hear some Neil Diamond over the weekend. That is all.
Reading: Huge congrats to a couple of my friends who had recent book launches.
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Publication Day! I have been working towards this day for years and finally my debut novel, "Out of the Cold Dark Sea," is now available. Find in on Amazon in ebook or quality paperback. I'm excited, exhausted, relieved, overwhelmed. . . . #books #booksofinstagram #book #bookshelf #bookaholic #bookreview #writer #writersofinstagram #writersofinstagram #authors #authorsofinstagram #author #seattle #seattlelife #pacificnorthwest #pugetsound #richmondbeach #seattlewaterfrontmysteryseries #outofthecolddarksea #jeffreydbriggs
Tracy Clark's second book in her Cass Raines series came out this past week. Publishers Weekly said that her protagonist Cass Raines "… is a worthy addition to the pantheon of Chicago sleuths." <– Yup.
Writing Life: Work + kid activities + ailing / aged Cat = not a lot of time to devote to craft. But this week is a new week and my family will be settling into a new routine, so I'm hopeful for more edits and time.
Miscellany: This pretty much sums up my life in a nutshell:
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Some people go to the farmers market in search of veggies. I apparently go for artisan pastries and pride buttons. (P.S. – The rhubarb hand pie is amazing. Glad I ran into @rosemaryandlavenderbakery. Next time, I'll try to be more eloquent than repeating "wow." And big love to @rochmnpride. So grateful for you guys.) #rochmn #rochesterdowntownfarmersmarket #shoplocal #pride #rochmnpride
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Monday Mayhem is what happens when I neglect to write a Friday Fare. Or it can be any kind of article that happens to be published on a Monday. I hope that it provides a great start to your week!

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Copper plays an essential role in the production of collagen, and works with vitamin C to make another connective tissue protein called elastin. Elastin is important for elasticity and flexibility of the tissue. It is well established that the maturation of numerous tissue collagens depends on dietary copper.
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The best part about movies will always be the sheer variety in the genres that are available. There's always so much to see and explore and even if you know your type, you might just find something else to love the very next day. Today, Niki recommends the Bollywood movies that are based on true events and are truly obsessed over by some people.
The fact that these movies are representation of infamous or popular events or stories provide all the thrill to some people and becomes a genre of its own. The excitement in seeing on screen, the work and life or a real human being becomes fascinating. So kick away those Monday blues and binge these recommendations-
- Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Is a biographical sports drama film based on the life of Milkha Singh, an Indian athlete who was a national champion runner and an Olympian. Starring Farhan Akhtar in the lead, it is an exemplary movie that showcases the life of one of India's most iconic athlete and how he overcomes many agonising obstacles in order to become a world champion.
- No One Killed Jessica
Is a biographical thriller based on the murder of a model, Jessica Lal who was murdered by Manu Sharma, the son of a Congress-nominated Member of Parliament. The story is a great portrayal of investigative journalism along with the power figures in the society and how they influence judgment. The character of Jessica's older sister, Sabrina Lal, is played by Vidya Balan, and the character of the news reporter following the story is played by Rani Mukherji.
- Black Friday
The movie is based on the infamous 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts and how it ripped the city apart. The 1993 Mumbai bombings were a series of 12 bomb explosions that took place across Mumbai. The movie covers all aspects of the bomb blasts along with the investigation that followed.
- Talvar
Based on Noida double murder case, which happened in 2008, the movie starring Irrfan Khan, Konkona Sen Sharma, and Neeraj Kabi explores the story in depth. In the case, a teenage girl and their servant were murdered and her parents were convicted for the same.
- Airlift
Released in 2016, the movie stars Akshay Kumar in the lead role and is based on an Indian Businessman Ranjit Katiyal who leads a happy life in Kuwait. The story is around when Iraq invaded Kuwait and how more than 175,000 Indian citizens were airlifted to safety back home.
- Special 26
Starring Akshay Kumar in the lead, the movie is based on an incident that happened in Mumbai in 1987 when a group of people pretended to be CBI officers to execute a fake income tax raid in a jewellery shop in Mumbai.
- Neerja
Based on the Pan Am Flight 73 highjack in Karachi, Pakistan, has Sonam Kapoor in the lead role. The highjack resulted in the death of 20 passengers that included head purser Neerja Bhanot. Sonam Kapoor received a special mention for the film at National Awards ceremony.
- Shahid (2013)
Is a biographical film based on the life of lawyer Shahid Azmi. Shahid is allegedly arrested by police for assassinating some politicians. He is brutally tortured by police and forced to admit the crime. A fellow jail mate inspires him to start his college education.


text: I was demonstrating the power of WordPress mobile to upload pictures to my blog with my seatmate at the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra this evening. After I took this picture we were treated to the finest performance of Mahler's Titan. Just superb. I wish I could have shown that to you but, alas, music is not as snapshot prone as images. De Burgos was the conductor, and we had a wonderful violin player who had a Stradivarius that did the piece great justice. We are very lucky here, with talent like this coming through regularly.


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Operation Acne Attack
Just before Christmas Finn got contacts. For the first week or so I helped him put them in. One day while I was grabbing his eyelashes with one finger and pulling down his bottom eyelid with the other, I got a close-up look at his face and I nearly dropped the Acuvue lens. Sprinkled around the top of his nose I saw several whiteheads. I shuddered.
"Mom!" Finn yelled. "What are you doing? You're poking my eye!"
He was right. His contact was sitting firmly on his eyeball, anchored in place by my finger, which I had forgotten to remove while I contemplated his inevitable journey through Clearasil, Buf-Pufs, dermatologist visits and shame.
I took my fingers out of his eyes and held his head in my hands. "Let me see your face," I commanded. I counted about ten bumps in all. I ran my finger over them, and I could feel them under the surface of his skin. It was undeniable; acne was trying to force its way into my ten year old's body. I vowed to protect him. I'm convinced that with enough chemicals and willpower, a boy can successfully
avoid suffering from more than a couple of full fledged pimples during adolescence.
As a preliminary step, it was important to know whether Bill would be on my side or not in the fight. That night I asked, "Honey, you had acne when you were a teenager, didn't you?"
"Of course," he said. "Doesn't everyone?"
"Well there was one girl in my class with long blonde hair who always had dates and I never saw her with a pimple. She was very popular. She was an only child, too, so I figured she and her mom spent a lot of time on skin care after school."
"Why are we talking about zits?" he asked, finally looking up from the deposition he was reading. "Last night we forgot to be the tooth fairy for Drew, and now you're switching to pimples. I think you should stay focused on the problems we already have, not problems we're going to have in a couple of years. Let's take them one at a time."
"Well, Finn is showing signs of pre-acne," I said. "I think we should attack it now."
"I have never heard of 'pre-acne' in my life," Bill said. "Is that a condition unique to the Tiny Kingdom?" As if kids don't suffer from pre-acne in Lower Alabama, where he was raised. I thought about and decided against having Bill examine Finn's whiteheads; they were too subtle for a man who'd already declared himself skeptical of the existence of such a condition to see.
"So you definitely think Finn is going to have acne?" I asked, getting to the meat of the matter.
"I'm damn sure of it," Bill said.
"Even if we start a quality skin care regime now and prevent any acne from ever forming?" I asked hopefully.
"Not a chance that will work," he said firmly.
"All right then," I said. I knew where he stood. Finn and I would engage in Operation Acne Attack alone.
It's always important to make sure that the troops are fired up to fight the enemy, so the next day I called Finn down to the computer to show him some pictures of people with acne so he would know the monster we were up against. Now, I wasn't going to show him the best case scenario, like Hillary Duff with a small blemish. That wouldn't grab his attention. I wanted to show him something horrific, like this.
"Gnarly, dude!" Finn said after he looked at the screen. "I've seen people like that. Do I have that?"
"Not yet," I said solemnly. "And with God's help, good cleansing and probably a top-notch dermatologist, you won't have that. But we've got to make a plan, and we've got to stick to the plan. Cool?"
"Cool," Finn agreed.
"Most guys don't have to start paying attention to their faces until they're a little older, but I guess you're just really masculine for your age," I said.
"I think that's probably right," Finn agreed.
"So, we'll keep this quiet, just between you and me. Your friends don't need to know what you do in the bathroom, because that's where you go to do private things anyway, like fart and pick your nose, right?"
"Right," Finn said.
"And let's not mention it to Daddy, either," I continued. "We'll make it a surprise. He'll expect you to wake up one day with a lot of zits and it will never happen!"
I decided to start slowly. I bought Finn some Cetaphil and made sure he had a good supply of wash cloths. I showed him how to wash his face, especially around his nose. His hair is longish (it's part of being a drummer) so it kept getting in his eyes as he washed. I only knew one solution to this problem. You see, women have to pull their hair back while they wash their faces, like this.
Instead of using a satiny blue headband to hold back my hair, though, I just twist the front part up into an old plastic clip and start washing. I got Finn a clip and recommended that he do the same, but I told him he might want to lock the bathroom door while he washed his face to avoid having to answer awkward questions from other family members who didn't fully appreciate the challenge we were taking on.
"Don't worry, Mom," Finn said, laughing. "I would never put this clip on my head if I thought anyone could see me."
Three weeks passed since I had seen Finn's skin up close, as he'd been getting his contacts in easily without my help. I checked his face, and to my horror, it appeared that he had twelve bumps instead of ten. I tried not to let Finn hear the panic in my voice as I said," You know, sometimes guys have to try several cleansers before they find the one that is right for them. I'm going to get you something a little stronger and manlier."
I got some Clearasil Icewash at Publix, figuring that we needed to add a little salicylic acid to the mix to annihilate the spots. Finn started using that when he showered instead of the Cetaphil.
Last night we conducted another check. His skin seemed to have cleared up some– I could only count five little bumps. On the down side, his face was getting a little dry and he complained that it itched, so I called him into my bathroom to give him some Oil of Olay.
"You can just keep it in your bathroom and use it when your face is dry," I said. "I have plenty of other moisturizers."
"Cool," he said, and he walked out of the bathroom clutching the bottle of Oil of Olay, just as Bill walked in the room. It felt very deja vu but fortunately Bill didn't notice his son carrying a bottle of women's face lotion.
Glamores 1, Acne 0.
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Property Location
With a stay at InterCityHotel Hamburg-Altona in Hamburg (Altona), you'll be minutes from Altona Museum and Altonaer Theater. This hotel is within close proximity of Allee Theater and Altonaer Rathaus.
Make yourself at home in one of the 133 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include complimentary newspapers, housekeeping is provided daily, and cribs/infant beds (complimentary) can be requested.
Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access and a television in the lobby.
Satisfy your appetite at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
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Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Hamburg? This hotel has facilities measuring 1442 square feet (134 square meters), including meeting rooms.
You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book. Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled directly between you and the property.


text: Disability Insurance As a doctor your most important asset is your future income. In order to help ensure your income many doctors purchase disability insurance. It is important when purchasing disability insurance that you know there is no such thing as a better insurance company, it is most important to find the right product that works for you. Here are some common questions that you may have about disability insurance. Question:Do I need disability insurance?Answer:Everyone who works and earns a living probably needs disability insurance. If you suddenly became disabled and were unable to work, could you still meet your financial obligations? Could you get by without having to use savings or borrow from relatives? If not, you'll want to make sure that you have adequate disability insurance coverage that is designed to pay your expenses while you are disabled and cannot work.Because you have to meet a strict definition of disability to qualify for benefits from government programs (e.g., Social Security), you shouldn't rely on them as your only sources of income if you became disabled. Instead, find out if you have group disability insurance through your employer. It may be paid for by the company, or you may pay part of the premium. If disability coverage is not available at work or if you are self-employed, you should consider purchasing an individual policy from a private insurer. Generally, most policies pay between 50 and 70 percent of your gross income and can last anywhere from a couple of months to age 65.Question:Can I get disability insurance if I'm self-employed?Answer:Yes. In fact, if you're self-employed, disability insurance is even more important for you than for the average employee. If you are injured and are unable to work, you don't have the built-in luxury of paid sick leave to tide you over. So you'll want to take a serious look at your financial situation and decide whether your cash reserves are sufficient to carry you through an extended disability. If not, disability insurance is a good idea for you. At any age before 65, you are statistically more likely to suffer a disability of more than 90 days than to die unexpectedly.If you purchase it, disability insurance could be the only thing that prevents you from losing things such as your home or your business. When you're unable to work for an extended period of time because of an injury or illness, disability insurance provides a financial safety net by paying you monthly benefits until you are able to return to work. Since your business is likely your only source of income, your disability insurance policy should have as short a waiting period as possible. Most disability policies offer waiting periods of 30 to 180 days after the onset of the disability. When applying for the insurance, you can choose a policy with the waiting period and benefit period you want. Keep in mind, however, that your premium will increase as the waiting period gets shorter and the benefit period gets longer.Being self-employed, you'll have to purchase this insurance on your own. The availability of coverage will depend on factors such as your occupation, whether you work from home, and whether you have any risky hobbiesQuestion:I receive disability insurance payments. Are they taxable?Answer:Federal income taxation of disability insurance benefits depends on what type of benefits you receive, whether the premiums were paid with pretax or after-tax dollars, and who paid the premiums (you or your employer).The disability proceeds are taxable to you if your employer paid all of the disability premiums for you and did not include the amount in your gross income, or if your employer paid you directly while you were disabled. If you paid all of the premiums with after-tax income, or if your employer made the contributions and included the amounts in your gross income, any disability insurance benefits paid to you are exempt from tax.If your employer pays part of each premium and you pay the balance with after-tax dollars, you won't owe income tax on any disability benefit that can be attributed to your portion of the premium. However, you will owe taxes on the portion that can be attributed to your employer's contribution.For example, Mike contributes $30 per month (after tax) to a disability plan. His employer also contributes $30 per month to the same plan. Mike becomes disabled. Under the terms of the disability insurance contract, Mike receives $3,000 per month for each month he is disabled. Since Mike's employer paid 50 percent of the disability premiums, 50 percent of the benefits will be subject to tax, and $1,500 per month will be subject to income tax.Different rules may apply if you receive disability benefits through a government disability program, such as Social Security, Veterans Administration, or the military. In addition, different rules apply to workers' compensation. For more information, consult a tax professional. Question:How can I reduce the cost of disability insurance?Answer:Start by finding out if you're eligible for disability benefits from a group disability insurance plan. For the most part, group insurance is less expensive than individual policies. Keep in mind, however, that group insurance offers fewer and less flexible benefits. You'll want to check with your employer, insurance agent, professional association, or state insurance department to find out what group plans you're eligible for.If group disability insurance is not available to you or if you need additional coverage, there are several strategies you can use to make individual disability coverage more affordable:• Lower the monthly benefit you would receive if you became disabled. Most disability income insurance policies offer a range of benefit amounts that you can choose from.• Increase the waiting period before benefits begin to match up with a short-term disability policy. Waiting periods can range anywhere from one month to several years. If you decide to lengthen the waiting period, commit yourself to establishing an emergency cash fund that will cover your expenses during that time.• Check your policy to see if you're paying for any optional coverages you could do without and can omit from your policy.• Shorten your benefit period. Typical benefit periods include one, two, five years, and up. However, exercise caution. This strategy may be the least cost effective if your benefits stop before your disability ends.Note: Before you make a decision on disability insurance, review your financial situation to see how much coverage you need. One of the dangers in trying to reduce the cost of disability insurance is that you'll end up with a policy that doesn't adequately protect you. We recommend you buy the best coverage you can afford. Sometimes, however, it comes down to this: Either you buy no disability insurance or you buy a low-cost policy. In this case, any coverage you buy is better than no coverage.Guarantees and benefits provided by life insurance products are subject to the claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company.


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Only 20 minutes from the airport Valencia between the orangegroves, you find Villa Torrent. Here are 2 comfortable holidayhomes: casa Elja and casa Rosa each with private garden.
Bangalo de férias de 3 quartos em Torrent
Bangalo de férias de 3 quartos em Torrent
Anunciada desde out 2011
47 avaliações
Línguas faladas Holandês, Inglês, Francês, Alemão, Espanhol
Piscina privada
estacionamento privado
mobília de exterior
máq. lavar roupa
leitor de CD
cadeira alta de criança
cama de bebé
tábua de engomar
ventilador de teto
Arca congeladora
máquina de café
2 camas de casal
3 camas individuais
Vista de montanha
Adequado à terceira idade
não se aceitam animais de estimação
não fumadores
carro essencial
The description above is based on CASA ROSA. extra is the description below with CASA ELJA.
Casa Elja: 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom with shower, a livingroom and private garden.
Casa Rosa: 3 double bedrooms with each a private bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen and a covered lounge terrace and a private garden
Aeroporto (Valência) - 20 km
Praia - 30 km
Golfe - 8 km
Comércio - 5 km
Centro comercial, lojas, restaurantes, museu, igreja, mercado
Ciclismo, golfe, montanhismo, natação, ténis, passeios
1 pessoa acharam esta avaliação útil.
Esta apreciação está em Inglês
We both enjoyed staying at the house, our dog was also happy and got on well with the resident dogs, the owner was very friendly and welcoming. Being in a rural setting it was great for walking and just a short drive from Valencia. The weather was fantastic for January and we enjoyed just sitting in the sun and reading. We would recommend this holiday to anyone who wants to spend a bit of time enjoying the peace and quiet of the Spanish countryside.
Thanks so much for the review and your stay here. Hope to see you back. Kindest regards, Jeanny
1 pessoa acharam esta avaliação útil.
Esta apreciação está em Inglês
We rented a lovely house in the countryside. The owner was really nice and accommodating, considering that we came with our dog without her knowledge. My family and I , had a really good time. I will certainly recommend this property. Thanks
Esta apreciação está em Inglês
Quite a drive to find , after our first attempt we bought a Sat -Nav.Having said that a lovely quiet location in the countryside.Accommodation in the three bedroom ,three bathroom part of the Villa was clean and comfortable.The owners were very friendly and welcoming and even went to the trouble off clearing one bedroom we hadn't booked and making it a dining room as the weather was iffy.Make sure you get on with dogs as there were ,I think 5 running around.The small plunge pool was great after a morning spent wandering around Valencia but you would not want everyone staying to use it at the same time! Overall the Villa and gardens still needs a great deal of work on them but that certainly didn't affect a very pleasant and relaxed stay.
1 pessoa acharam esta avaliação útil.
Esta apreciação está em Inglês
Casa Elja is delightful 2 bedroom property within the Villa Torrent grounds. It has all the comforts of home in an elevated position with fantastic views overlooking orange groves and fantastic countryside. The city of Valencia and the sea are visible in the distance. During our stay, the owners were extremely helpful and made a real effort to make us feel comfortable, even giving us lifts and guiding us on walks. Our stay there was very enjoyable and relaxing.


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Mtawarira's SA rugby light shines brighter - Apr 9, 2019
Zims in Mzansi form business partnerships - Apr 5, 2019
Free T-shirts for Zims in SA - Apr 5, 2019
Of Cyclones and Uncertainty - Mar 26, 2019
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No Gold in eGoli, a tale of hardship and pain of a Zimbabwean migrant
NOVEMBER 21 2018 – PUBLISHED when most Zimbabweans in SA find themselves between a rock and a hard place, as their home country slides into an economic meltdown, SA based Zimbabwean journalist Sibanengi Dube has released a new eBook revealing the scandalous and painful life styles of some Zimbabweans living in South Africa.
No Gold in eGoli is centred on the character, of Fortunate Mhoshiwa, who abandoned his teaching job at Funye Second School in Mberengwa and fled to Johannesburg expecting instant gold, but instead he was immediately confronted with destitution, prostitution and crime.
When he eventually made it back home after a stint in a SA jail he finds his mother buried and fiancé married.
The riveting tale, which has is being sold on Amazon chronicles of how some Zimbabweans have to contend with colossal challenges in the streets of Mzansi has painted a bleak picture of life in Diaspora.
The narrative is completely different from zviri kufaya (financial prosperity) mantra associated with staying in eGoli.
Those who anticipate to elope to Johannesburg must first read this book before they dare abandon the comfort of their homes.
Instead his book, Dube, exposes how gold or wealth is eluding foreigners in eGoli (Johannesburg).
The book candidly outlines how some Zimbabweans go to the extra mil in a very unsympathetic terrain that is marred with xenophobia, crime and prostitution.
The idea being to circumvent the abomination of going back home empty handed to families that desperately need immediate salvage from the hostile economic environment in Zimbabwe.
Dube creates characters to dramatise true disgusting situations which Zimbabweans find themselves in as soon as they land in South Africa.
"This is a quasi-fiction kind of a book in the sense that some characters are fictitious but the story line is genuine. The action packed book tackles issues of family pressure and Zimbabweans' general burning desire to excel by any means necessary," says Dube in an interview a few hours after his eBook put on Amazon market.
Dube added that his book only covered a section of Zimbabweans who were compelled by circumstances to earn their livelihood by hook or crook.
The book's plot is built on traditional family systems and values that get shattered when a member finds himself trapped in unfamiliar and hostile environments endowed with guns and bullets.
"I have listened to tear-jerking tales of how some people go to Joburg in search of green pastures, only to return home after five years to find parents buried or wives remarried," said Dube who has extensive media experience in both South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Dube added that the sad situation in some cases is that they would either be in jails or dont have proper travel documents or without means to visit their families or just ashamed of going back home empty-handed.
The book also examines conflicting norms and values between the two communities.
A must read the book is only $33.35 and available on Amazon. -edited by Patience Rusere


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It is also recommended that we praise Allah, and send peace, prayers and blessings on His messenger before we supplicate our needs to Allah,
Once, the Messenger of Allah heard a man supplicating to Allah, he said, "This man has been hasty." He then called him and said to him and others, "When one of you prays, he should begin with the praise of his Lord, Sublime and Mighty, and his exultation, and then send prayers (in one narration: he should send prayers) on the Prophet, and then supplicate as he wishes. 3
Another practical etiquette that we need to consider when supplicating to Allah is to be eloquent and artistic in our supplications, seeking the Sunnah of the messenger in beautifying our speech with Allah,
The prophet said, "I have been given words which are concise" 4
Also, seeking Allah's beautiful names in its allocation of the supplication is a part of beautifying ones supplication, so for instance, when seeking Allah's mercy towards something, then it's best to seek Him through His names "Ar-Rahman Ar-Raheem".
Ritual Etiquette:
It is significantly important to seek supplications within certain ritual practices as part of the proper etiquette that result in the acceptance and response towards our supplications, such as preceding supplications with any acts of obedience towards Allah. Ritualistic etiquette could be listed, but not limited, to the below list: 5
– Facing the Qiblah when supplicating
– Seeking the best times for answering supplications, such as in sujood, between the Athan and Iqamah, in Tahajjud and so on.
– Doing a charitable act before supplicating.
– Bringing cheerfulness to a fellow Muslim.
– Doing ablution before supplicating.
Ways that Allah answers our supplications:
The Prophet said: "There is no Muslim who offers supplication in which there is no sin or severing of ties of kinship, but Allah will give him one of three things in return for it: either what he asked for will be hastened for him, or (reward) will be stored up for him in the Hereafter or an equivalent evil will be diverted from him." 6


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Time: 9:30PM
Feeling: Beyond tired. Incredibly Overwhelmed. Surprisingly Excited.
Eating / Drinking: Nothing. Because my McFlurry fell on the floor before I could even eat it.
Listening to: Tink – Million.
Missing: Nothing at the moment.
Wishing: Fidelis wasn't boarding that flight to Italy tomorrow, 🙁
Should be doing: Doing exactly what I am doing, moping over my best friend moving to Italy.
Reading: Nothing at the moment, waiting on Amazon!
Thinking: What color to choose…
Talking to: Rococoa.
Current affirmation: I've got it going on!
Plotting: Getting through tomorrow. Oy vey…
Anticipating: Moredinary!!
It's not too late!
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I am not a purist. I am more of a pragmatist or a realist. I have been watching the reactions to Sen. Franken's incident. (More)
Midday Matinee is our people watching, people doing and people being feature. Join the Woodland Creatures for an afternoon break.
I am almost 71 years old. I have seen lots of sexual harassment and bad behavior in thirty-plus years in Human Resources. I think it is unwise to try people in the press and conclude that they are innocent or guilty. It is possible to believe the women and also still want an ethics hearing or court process.
One of the reactions to Franken's incident with Leeann Tweeden is to donate the PAC monies he has given to candidates to various charities. Tammy Baldwin is giving her Franken monies to female veterans. Angie Craig, candidate for MN02, is donating her Franken money to a local sexual abuse center. I have donated to Angie Craig. I am beyond puzzled why she would take my direct contributions but donate the contributions I have given through Franken.
I wonder what this move to purity before any kind of due process will cost us. I am willing to give Sen. Franken the benefit of the doubt. I understand the idea of believing the women. For the most part I am on board with that. I am also not naive enough to think that Leeann Tweeden is not in this to revive her career, get a book deal and appear more regularly on Sean Hannity. I am uncomfortable with Democrats saying he should resign based on what they know right now. They haven't really heard his side of events. Franken and the USO tour of 2006 is from a different context. Maybe the USO will clean up their acts now but the videos going around seem to indicate that raunchy was the norm.
I really think that we need to figure out how to move forward and change the culture that allows some men to demean some women. Insisting on total purity is not the answer in my mind. Insisting on rules of behavior going forward and reimagining the workplaces where women are treated as equals is.
I want toxic men, abusive men held accountable. I don't want this new awareness to devolve into a witch hunt. If we try men in the press, is that due process? I want us to create a better future for women and men so we can work together.
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To create a film as enormously epic as Avengers: Infinity War, you need a small village of folks, all highly skilled in a variety of areas and all working in sync with each other, to bring audiences the incredibly visually astounding final product that Marvel has become known for. When they're done right, visual effects can leave you in awe and wondering just how they pulled it all off.
Collider was recently invited to Disney Studios in Burbank, Calif. to chat with Visual Effects Supervisors Dan DeLeeuw (Marvel Studios), Russell Earl (ILM) and Kelly Port (Digital Domain) about how they came to be working on Marvel films, the combination of art, science and technology that it takes to complete these epic productions, working up until the last possible second, the process of bringing a key character to life through visual effects, the challenges with Thanos that they didn't have with the Hulk, whether they were fans of comics growing up, collaborating with such talented casts, and the development of the de-aging process.
Collider: How exactly did each of you guys get here, working on these insanely crazy Marvel movies?
DAN DeLEEUW: It's something that I've always wanted to do. We all share Star Wars as our favorite movie, in the past. It blended nicely with the types of things that I was interested in, with art and technology, and bringing them together. You just have to work your way into the business as best you can, and work your way up. I got lucky enough to get on second unit for Iron Man 3. And then, I met the Russo brothers on Winter Soldier and have been running with them ever since, through the Avengers movies.
RUSSELL EARL: As a kid, I would get toys and remote control cars, and I'd take stuff apart. I'd hide under my bed until I could figure out to put it back together. I did a lot of model making and building stuff. I went to art school, and studied design and industrial design, which naturally led into visual effects. I actually started as a traditional model maker, building spaceships and buildings, and flying cameras through it. I also had an interest in computers and played with the computer side of things. I just tried to transition from the traditional work into the computer stuff. I got a job at ILM and worked on a bunch of films, and then I fell in with Dan [DeLeeuw] and the Marvel crew on Winter Soldier. It's been great.
KELLY PORT: I was interested in and inspired by Star Wars when it first came out, and I always had an interest in computers, photography and art, and a curiosity about so many different things. When this small company, Digital Domain, started in '93, I was fortunate enough to start relatively soon. I started in '94, and I've been there ever since. I worked my way up through that company. Just being interested in lots of different things keeps your interest pretty tight. Everything is always changing with the technology and new problems to be solved. You want to always keep it fresh.


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When it comes to owning a home in Phoenix, Arizona, a high value is placed on comfort. While residents of other states might describe comfortability by measuring their level of contentment and tranquility, the style of the house and the flow of certain spaces isn't enough to create a cozy environment in the valley of the sun. If you've lived in Arizona before then you probably know what to expect from the dry, arid climate here. But people moving to Arizona for the first time don't always understand the requirements for desert-living.
Until they experience the elements for themselves, it's hard for them to see the value in a premier air conditioning system. At the same time, the home's cooling capabilities isn't the only thing Phoenix homeowners should be paying attention to. Living in the desert also means water is tougher to come by. With that being said, let's take a look at some of the benefits of a quality water softener in Phoenix and how valuing this can add comfort to your home.
Quality Water Softeners Improve the Health of Hair and Skin
When you look good, you feel good, right? There aren't many things that improve your self confidence more than having healthy, hydrated skin and beautiful hair. While shampoos and body washes are designed to improve the texture and health of your hair and skin, they're not always the best solution for optimal health. The water you use while washing your skin and hair has as much to do with the effectiveness of your products as the ingredients in the products. The mixing of chemicals and ingredients can even be counter productive to the results you're seeking.
No matter what type of product you use when bathing, water will always be the primary ingredient. Since you need water before and after product application, it is the first and last thing your body absorbs and utilizes. Hard water is extremely rough on skin and hair if you're bathing multiple times per day. You may think extra conditioning is helping but your Arizona water is actually causing your hair to be dry and brittle hair while trapping dirt molecules in your skin.
If you're unable to look and feel good because of your skin and hair, then you might want to look into your home water conditioning system. Replacing it with a quality Phoenix water softener can be revolutionary for those concerned with their appearance while living in the desert. You could have hair like Marsha Brady!
Quality Water Softeners Create Better Tasting Water in Phoenix.
Once you live through an Arizona summer, you learn to appreciate the taste of a cold, crisp glass of water. If you're new to the Phoenix, it's safe to say you're probability going to be disappointed with your first gulp from the faucet. Many people simply underestimate the quality of water in areas of the country that experience droughts.
While the utility grid in Phoenix is mapped out pretty well, there are some disadvantages to this. Water has to travel pretty far to reach certain homes and neighborhoods. This leaves a lot of room for contamination which means further chemical treatments are needed to ensure drinking water is "safe." If the result of washing yourself with hard water is concerning, then imaging drinking the water from an Arizona faucet without an RO System.
In other parts of the country, it might be common practice to drink from the water hose. At the same time, poor Arizona water conditioning systems sometimes allow disadvantageous chemicals to pass through. Aside from poor water purification methods, mineral buildup can also lead to unhealthy drinking water. Keeping your water systems clean is key to staying hydrated during the Phoenix summers.
Some of our customers tells us it's hard to consume the amount of H2O they need when their tap water tastes or smells terrible due to mineral deposits. Installing a quality water softener can drastically increase the quality of your water by eliminating this unnecessary mineral buildup and the presence of unwanted chemicals. Scheduling routine maintenance can also help you avoid discomfort.
Skin Disease Can Result From Low Quality Water Softeners.
While the healthy look and feel of your skin is important, protecting it from further conditions should be a priority. No one wants to experience a setback to their quality of life because they're enduring a low quality supply of water. Upgrading your water softener in Phoenix will not only provide you with softer skin, but it can also protect you against skin diseases and other skin irritants.
Some studies have shown that a quality water softener systems can actually help Arizona homeowners avoid eczema and other scenarios that involve uncomfortably dry skin. While it may be easier to wallow in the elements of desert-living, there are always a number of ways you can improve the comfort of your home. We understand how the initial investment can intimidate most homeowners, but the peace of mind and refreshment of quality drinking water should be motivating.
You'll be surprise by the problems you can solve simply by upgrading your a water softener system.. If you're looking for the perfect water softener, we'd love the ability to present you with some options to choose from. Not every water conditioning system will suit your needs best and it can be difficult to navigate the purchase on your own. Contact us at 623-201-5118 to learn more. One of our Canyon State plumbing specialists will be more than happy to serve you.
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Rhomps[1] are a rolling species of Thwomp-like enemies that first appeared in Super Mario Galaxy 2. They are only found in the sand slide area of the Slipsand Galaxy, where they attempt to flatten Mario, which kills him instantly. They resemble tube-shaped stones with smiley faces and a circular stone with square designs on it attached to each side. They are similar to Spindels in both design and behavior, but have several differentiating features, such as smooth stone skin and no teeth or eyebrows.
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17 years ago, Margaret McPherson set up Intelligent Office.
Since our inception, we have always been about delivering a great service to our law firm clients which we achieve by investing in, supporting, developing and rewarding the employees that deliver it.
We are continually recognised for our commitment to fostering this positive culture, achieving the Gold Investors In People (IIP) accreditation in 2012 and 2015, and this year achieving Platinum standard—currently only held by 0.8% of UK companies.
Our continued success repeatedly confirms that law firms value the work that we do in supporting the wellbeing of all staff, both those we recruit directly and those who transfer to us, and the improved quality of service delivery fee earners get as a result.
Some of the Intelligent Office team speak about their experience of how they are able to provide the high quality of service that their clients expect…
Robbie Foggo, Business Services Manager
"It's important for us to always look for new ways to be innovative. You can't rest on your laurels; today's great new idea soon becomes tomorrow's standard. Law firms strive for perfection at all times, so we encourage our teams to do the same."
"The large network of people at Intelligent Office means that the solution to most questions is rarely far away. This expertise is then channelled into improving the service on all sites. To use a cliché: a rising tide lifts all ships."
Lorraine Cameron, Operations Director
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Eliud Kipchoge sheared a mind-blowing 78 seconds off the marathon world record in Berlin last month, and his two-hour, one-minute, 39-second time stood out as a transcendent performance from the greatest marathoner ever.
It was an example of what's possible when elite competition, performance-friendly course design and cutting-edge shoe technology meet a once-in-a-lifetime athlete with a knack for running his best in big races. The Kenyan runner has won 10 of his 11 career marathons, including gold in the 2016 Olympics.
But the world record was also the culmination of a shift in the economics of professional distance running, and the outcome of a virtuous cycle of appearance fees, sponsorship dollars and faster times.
As the money at major races has increased, the prospect of bigger and more frequent paydays has coaxed many elite distance runners to switch genres from the track to the road. Marathons remain popular with sponsors, who love a big and engaged audience, and with host cities, which embrace the boost in tourism. As long as those factors remain in play, there will be opportunities and incentives for elite athletes to run fast marathons.
Only five of the 200 best men's marathon were run prior to 2008, according to the stats database All Time Athletics. Contrast that with the men's 100 metres, where 46 of the top 200 performances came before 2008. Those numbers hint at an influx of talent that has helped explore and redefine what's possible in the marathon.
The Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon doesn't pay the steep appearance fees that attract world record contenders — the event's entire budget is roughly what the New York Marathon spends on elite runner guarantees alone. But the race, which takes place Sunday, has experienced the echo from the decade-long marathon boom.
Kenya's John Kelai won the men's race in 2007 in a record two hours, nine minutes and 30 seconds. Since then, the record has been broken four times, most recently by Kenyan Philemon Rono, who ran 2:06:52 last year. The women's record — 2:22:42.5 by Ethiopia's Koren Jelala — has held up since 2011.
Part of the proliferation of marathon talent owes to distance running orthodoxy, which has long held that elite runners graduate from track to road racing as age dulls their top-end speed. Three of history's top 10 men's marathoners — Kipchoge, Kenenisa Bekele and Haile Gebrselassie — were track veterans who won world or Olympic gold before becoming full-time road runners. Similarly, women's world record holder Paula Radcliffe started her elite career winning track and cross country medals.
But improving results among elite marathoners also comes down to money. Pro track's top circuit, the IAAF Diamond League, no longer hosts 10,000-metre races — and offered just seven races last season at distances greater than 1,500 metres — prompting top distance runners to seek paydays beyond the track.
Several recent men's world record holders became marathon specialists after relatively short track careers. Ethiopia's Tesfaye Mekonnen, who competes in Toronto on Sunday, competed on the track as a youth but made his marathon debut at 18. His 2:04:32 clocking still stands as a world record for under-20 runners.
Waterfront Marathon organizers estimate last year's event, which included a marathon, half-marathon and five-kilometre races, attracted more than 25,000 runners. It also generated roughly $35 million in local economic activity, making the race appealing to a city eager to strengthen tourism.
And for apparel makers, road races open a broad range of marketing options. In May 2017, Kipchoge led a trio of runners in a Nike-sponsored attempt to run a marathon in less than two hours. The event and the lead-up to it captured the attention of both running publications and mainstream media, and the run functioned as both a televised time trial and infomercial for an expensive new shoe Nike was set to release.
It also highlighted the effectiveness of marathons as a marketing vehicle. Targeting a two-hour finishing time provided a round number even non-runners could comprehend, while the product at the centre — Nike claimed the $250 shoe made even super elite marathoners four per cent more efficient — could appeal to any of the 18.3 million Americans who ran in road races in 2017.
And it contributed to the cycle that has drawn top distance runners to marathons as the profile and paydays associated with them have increased.
Sunday men's and women's winners will pocket $30,000, and could make another $10,000 for a new course record, plus a further $10,000 time bonus. Meanwhile, the prize offered for a Canadian record set in 1975 grows by $1,000 each year to $43,000 this Sunday.
It's not Usain Bolt money but, in the context of professional distance running, they're healthy one-day payouts.


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Last week, I blogged about walking my first 5K, a huge accomplishment for me.
At what point did exercise go from being a chore to something to look forward to for me?
When I quit making myself try to perform at other people's levels, started challenging myself, began playing with workout fashion and discovered the power of music.
OK, so maybe I don't always look forward to exercise, but that's mostly because I hate working out alone. At home, a workout feels more like a chore, so I pull out the high-powered music that MAKES me move. I throw on some workout clothes that make me feel fit, rather than like a slob. The sum of those two things usually gets me arm biking in no time.
I love music! I keep a hot playlist just for workouts. It's my treat for working out.
They are my most addictive songs of the moment. They have to be very upbeat and leave me with a hunger to hear more. That will keep me working out longer and harder. If I can't listen to my playlist, except for during a workout, you can imagine how that turns the tables on a workout.
Workout wear has taken a turn, too. More options are available in larger sizes, from the novice to the serious athlete. For serious athletic wear, I go to Junonia.com. Even Wal-Mart is carrying Danskin items in plus sizes now. Many times I find large size items on sale at Lane Bryant or Fashion Bug. They are not athletic wear, just tank tops and skorts that make me feel like working out. You can even pick up great finds on athletic wear (yes, even in the large sizes) at Goodwill and other secondhand stores.
Some of the things I wear to work out, I would not be caught dead wearing in public. They are for my at-home private workouts when I need extra motivation. Like what? I might wear a tighter tank top or shorts I like and just avoid mirrors. Then I concentrate on how I WANT to look in these items, and for my workout duration that is how
I look in my mind.
Taking extra fitness opportunities like the stairs, parking farther away, just walking to the mailbox all add up. If you are just starting out, this is great! If you need extra burn, it's great! Taking fitness opportunities is almost like a game. Trying to find them and then challenging yourself more and more is easier and more fun than traditional exercise. Play with the kids, walk the dog, walk along the beach, or like me, use your walker.
Some people may never like exercise in its traditional definition. They may, however love the freedom it allows them and the choices later in life. If you don't want to lose your freedom of choice, don't hand over your freedom of movement.
Where do you shop for plus-size workout clothing? What is your favorite non-traditional, "fun" exercise?
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Thank you Report
Music definitely helps. Report
Some great pointers, Beth! Thanks, as always. Report
After my workouts are fun to me, ha! When I feel good about myself, sleep well and see results, it'll become fun as you can start seeing the fruits of your labor and want to keep going. Oh, yeah Report
Thanks for sharing Report
I love exercise classes. I love to exercise with other people, whether I came specifically to exercise with them or not. I motivate them and they motivate me. Report
I do enjoy swimming, I would really love to get waterproof MP3 for swimming, that would be perfect. Report
That's the right frame of mind to have. You go, girl! Report
Haha! I am also incredibly uncoordinated, but I LOVE Zumba! I have never had a better time exercising in my life than the first class I ever took. I looked rediculous, but was laughing so hard at myself and was just having fun! The next day, boy were my abs sore too. Report
My motivation to work out? Zumba, even if my top half and bottom half seem to belong to 2 different people (I'm SO uncoordinated!), at least I'm moving and having fun! Report
I use my music as a reward too. On nights I don't feel like going to the gym, I remind myself, if I stay home, I'll just have to do some chore, but if I go to the gym I get to listen to my great music I've put together. It really gets me going in all ways. Report
There is a commercial on TV where this woman is doing push-ups and everytime she goes down, instead of counting the reps, she lists one items of clothing she will buy before she goes on her next March break vacation. I just love that. What a good way to stay motivated! Report
Thanks for this blog! I absolutely hate to exercise, so I need lots and lots of motivation to get me started and to stick with it. You shared some good ideas! I really ought to put together a playlist of upbeat music. Report
Great Article....makes me want to get my playlist together right now and get to moving! Report
I got a tip from Spark that Marshalls carries good workout clothes, and they do! Lots of choices and sizes, at least the one near my house. Putting them on always makes me feel like working out. I like to run. Although I've dreaded going on a run, I've never regretted it once finished. Report
I do alot of my plus size shopping at Walmart, and as of lately I have been finding great stuff at my local goodwill. I have found out that alot of the quote trendy stores clothes seem to be irregular. Report
Working out stops being a chore once you find something you like and look forward to. For me, it's martial arts. Both karate and tai chi never feel like "work". And the clothes are typically loose and come in larger sizes although you might have to hem them up a bit. Report
Great blog. I have a walking dvd I really like. If I just put it in the player I start moving. Then an hour later I'm stretching and I'm finished!! But, some days, I have a hard time putting it in the player!! So, any hints to keep motivated are welcome!! Good luck on your continued success!! Report
Love the blog thanks for the inspiration! Report
I lived in Fl. walked and jog everyday. hated the gym, it was for sweaty men grunting and groaning. That was in the 80's.90's. Jump to 2000's very obese, on weight loss journey, found the gym and loved it. Lots of water aerobics, even Aqua Zumba, hence I have 8 swim suits that I ware. I also do the circuit training, so ware Danskin and whatever nice fitting workout clothes I can find at the GW.
When still in my 300's and up to about 230 I didn't mind baggy gym clothes. But i soon wanted to show off my smaller size, so fitted clothes were called for. But didn't want to spend a lot for sizes that would be too big in a short time. Good will or Wal Marts are good for inexpensive clothes.
I spend my money on the best fitting shoes I can buy. And not all shoes are for every workout.
I find myself doing exercises in the car, waiting in line at supermarket, there is so much one can do, without the gym.
I have found out sweating isn't so bad, it's getting me fit and I am a healthy soon to be 70 year old. Report
Take heart, sweetie, you're doing the work! Who cares whether it feels like a workout or not - you've proven you're gonna DO IT ANYWAY! Way to muscle through! Report
You look terrific! You have come so far, it is wonderful. I also find music inspiring, now that I have begun to load my phone with a suitable playlist, music I enjoy and can match to my exercise rhythms. Thanks for the clothes sources. I get most of mine from Woman within, which has comfortable clothes I can move in, in larger sizes, tho I am so glad I don't need to look for quite SO large anymore. Kept blogging - yours are always a treat. Report
Thanks Beth, would love tom see your play list! Report
I got some great deals on Under Armor cold gear in discontinued styles on Herroom.com. I'm gearing up to keep biking to work through the winter. Report
You always inspire me.
I get the same feeling from the music and workout clothes.
You amaze me. Keep on Sparking! Report
Where do I shop for plus size workout clothing?? I like some of the outfits at Junonia.com but they are usually too expensive...so I keep checking the "Juno's Closet" (Junonia's clearance rack) for clothes and jump on it as soon as they are offered in my size and favorite colors. Another place is the discount or outlets on Kohls.com (or in person at the store, but our store on the east side seems to foucus on "skinny people sizes" - I rarely see plus size workout clothing in the store itself.). Walmart, like Beth mentioned...occasionally has plus sized clothing, depending on which Walmart I go to (the one in the "rich neighborhood" caters to skinny folks, the one down in the south central "poorer" neighborhoods seems to have LOTS of plus sized clothing always on sale because no one down there can afford them!)... So it varies.
And for fun non-traditional workouts... this is where I wait for the husband and the child to be gone to work/school for the day and break out my old skool 70's vintage and line dance or boogie down the way I remembered doing as a teenager (why did I quit? I could sweat all night gettin' down wit'd it!!)... Report
I am stark raving crazy over water aerobics. It is great fun, and an excellent work out. Report
I found Zumba to be so much fun plus an exhilarating workout. It really does take the drudgery out of a workout and turns it into a dance party. The music is so upbeat and exciting you feel like moving to it and never get bored with the workouts because there are always new routines to try. I am one of many people who have a lost weight in a short amount of time and have become a zumba regular, the clothes too are very fashionable and so bright and cheerful just like the music. Report
Fashion Bug or Walmart- I dont like to spend a lot. They need to be comfy and light. I did invest in two matching shorts/tanks this summer and another good pair of walking sneakers. I keep a pair at my work and one at home. I also leave my oder pair in my car just in case. I also have purchased mens tees as they are big and they are cheap. Good idea about the music. I think I'll try that! Report
I too have a 20 and a 40 minute cardio playlist ... but most of the time I do a 40-45 minute workout in front of a tv show that I love to watch... right now, that is Star Gate SG1! Can't wait to see the next episode! Report
I just donated a few bags of my (now) too-big workout (XL, 1x, 2x) wear to Goodwill -- it was nice stuff (Nike, Champion, Athleta, etc.) and in very good shape. My great hope is that someone else would be able to use it on her own journey to health and fitness. No reason she should have to pay the arm-and-a-leg I paid for it!
I do have to say that I am so grateful that so many more places have high-quality plus-sized workout wear these days. It helped me feel good about myself and my workouts in those hardest early days of this journey. Fitness should be for everyone! And everyone deserves to be able to look her best at the gym... Report
I like that bit about avoiding the mirror, and thinking about what you want to look like. That's good! I find the greatest hindrance to working out to be boredom. I find it boring to work out alone, so I put some music on, or play a talking book on my player. It helps me to stay on the treadmill longer. Report
This is a great reminder of what I love. Very insprirational. I need to find my ipod, charge it up, and get that playlist ready. Report
I AM LEARNING TO HULA! IT IS FUN AND SUCH A WORKOUT:) Report
I find it fun to hike it does not seem like exercise. Report
Nice article.........I too find cool workout clothes to motivate me. I also keep my play list good so it motivates me. I use a new workout outfit as a goal to reach for. I also have been know to use a new peice of fitness equipment as a reward. I just bought me a curl bar..........I love it. I also am a walking machine. I walk every where. To town to pay bills... to the store to buy a few groceries and any where I can think of. And this is on top of my morning runs. Working out is key for me. Report
We have ballroom dancing for teachers twice a week at school - I have no idea how many calories I burn in an hour of class, but I work up quite a sweat, have fun, and I definitely feel more graceful! Report
i usually like going for walks when i can't make myself do my workout dvds and knowing i have an awesome playlist waiting for me is a big help too. i agree about how workout clothes can help motivate you to move! that's why i use that as a reward and i asked for gift cards for my favorite places so i can get some more clothes for christmas and my birthday! Report
If folks are looking for great (as well as discounted) exercise clothing, check out TJ Maxx or Marshalls. They have a good selection of clothing in various sizes. I have seen larger sizes. So, definitely check them out.
As for my "fun" non traditional exercise, I'll admit it, I love to roller skate. Loved it as a kid, still love it as an adult. although, now, I do more in line skating in the summer.
I enjoyed this BLOG and understand totally! Now, when I get in the car, as a passenger, I want to turn up the tunes and "chair dance" to them! What ever "floats your boat, and gets us moving!" Report
It can be tough for me to haul myself out to the gym. It can feel like a chore, even while doing some of the exercises. However, I love the feelling I get when I'm DONE, and I know I've had a good workout, so I try to focus on that. I'll often push myself extra hard for the last 5 minutes on the treadmill, not because I find it enjoyable or comfortable, but because I'll feel guilty and ashamed afterward if I don't give it 110%. Completing a good workout makes me feel energized, healthy, and ready to take on the day.
I also love walking and hiking outside. If the weather is good, I just start itching to get out there and find the best (and preferably somewhat remote) vista. I don't think of it as exercising. I think of it as an adventure to explore new trails and scenery. Report
I am not keen on working out as in doing exercises...have learned to like the T-Tapp program and some walking videos for when it is inclement outside. Last Spring, DH and I took a dancing lesson...and to my surprise even DH enjoyed it...we are STILL taking lessons and have just signed up for more. It is great aerobic exercise, strengthens all sorts of muscles and is FUN. The skills we are learning build on each other and we will be able to enjoy our skills in social settings. I NEVER expected to do this...and certainly never expected to enjoy it so much.
I DO admire those who can do "workouts" at home and who love going to the gym. I wish you ALL success. Report
I love your choices and dress for how you look in your mind when you work out! I have some stretchy yoga pants that I shouldn't wear in public - sometimes I do anyway - but they're great for exercise, great for sleeping in, and I totally understand the motivation behind the exercise clothing! For now, I also love my curves and though I work to reduce my obesity, I might as well enjoy what I can about the moment! I don't have a weigh scale and my pant size isn't changing as much as I'd hope, but I do have some muscles that are tightening and toning. Baggy sweats won't help me appreciate that at all. Thanks for your post! It's a great reminder of what it's all about! Report
Right on the money..very informative.. Beth let me know when you would like to do another 5K or maybe.. a 10K.
I do not listen to my exercise playlist unless I am exercising but my playlist is now stale. I enjoy listening to it but I have listened to it for so long now that it is no longer motivating. Guess it is time to update the list because I have certainly fallen off the fitness wagon -- ouch! Report
GREAT blog, exactly what many non athletic people need. I was always an athlete and always over weight. No problem till middle age when things like high blood prssure and arthritis begin. Exercise earlier for me would have saved us money if I had made it a lifestyle as it is now.Thanks to spark I was not too late getting my priorities back in order. Pat in Maine. Report
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