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CHICAGO — After seven dominant innings from Jon Lester, the Chicago Cubs turned to a closer-by-committee due to their loss of Pedro Strop.
Lester allowed two hits over seven innings with a season-high nine strikeouts, Willson Contreras hit a run-scoring single in the sixth inning and the Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 1-0 on Saturday to maintain their NL Central lead.
Justin Wilson pitched the eighth. Jesse Chavez got the first out in the ninth and Randy Rosario retired Joey Votto on a fly to warning track in left-center. Steve Cishek retired Eugenio Suarez on a broken-bat grounder to third for his fourth save, completing a four-hitter.
"We know we're going to be matched up throughout the game, and that's what Joe likes to do," Cishek said. "Everyone knows it's the ninth inning. We just try to treat it like any other inning."
Seeking their third straight division title, opened a 2½-game NL Central lead over second-place Milwaukee. Chicago has won three straight, four of five and eight straight against Cincinnati.
Lester (16-6) came out after three runs and 5 2/3 innings against the Brewers on Monday because of back tightness.
"It's doing fine," Lester said. "Like I say, good drugs and good docs. We're all good."
After a midseason slump, the 34-year-old left-hander is 4-1 with a 1.73 ERA in his last six starts.
"Jonny typically gets better when he smells it," manager Joe Maddon said. "He made some really big pitches when he had to."
Chicago announced Friday that Strop has a hamstring strain, causing him to miss the rest of the regular season.
"We needed a quality start and he went beyond that," Cishek said of Lester. "Especially for us in the bullpen where we could use a little bit of rest. It was huge for us, a huge boost."
Cody Reed allowed two hits and struck out a career-high 10 in five innings, matching his longest outing this season.
"Did what he wanted him to do," manager Jim Riggleman said. "Get us to that point of the ballgame and give us a chance."
Reed threw 91 pitches after transitioning from the bullpen. He threw 91 pitches.
"It was fun out there," Reed said. "I could have kept going."
Javier Baez led off the sixth with an infield single against Sal Romano (7-11), advanced on David Bote's groundout and scored on Contreras opposite-field single to right with two outs.
Each team had just two soft singles through five innings on an afternoon of bright sunlight and shadows that covered home plate. The lights in the 104-year-old ballpark were on when the game started shortly after 3 p.m. CDT.
"Both clubs' hitters were having a little trouble hitting, seeing with the background today," Riggleman said.
Cubs slugger Kris Bryant struck out swinging four times.
Cubs RHP Brandon Morrow, who had 22 saves in 24 chances before going on the disabled list on July 18, hopes to be activated in the next few days after throwing a 19-pitch simulated game on Saturday.
"It all depends on how I come in tomorrow," Morrow said. "I expect to feel good enough. It was a successful day."
Morrow revealed his injury was a bone bruise in his right forearm, caused by muscle overuse and a stress reaction from pitching. "Throwing too hard," he quipped.
Morrow's return figures to be a big boost for the Cubs' bullpen after Strop strained his left hamstring on Thursday in Washington running to first base.
Maddon said he doesn't think he'll initially use the right-hander in a save situation. Maddon will monitor Morrow's pitch counts and doubts the reliever will be able to throw in consecutive games unless the Cubs advance deep into the postseason.


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Current Era
In the Current Era Li Qiye opened the Prime Ominous Grave.[1]
The Prime Ominous Grave is situated in the Nether Border region of the Sacred Nether World.
Void Zone
Void zone is the entry zone of the Prime Ominous Grave, This place is like endless abyss where all cultivators lose their ability to fly. The only way to cross it is riding the Corpseblood Clouds.[2]
5 Grave Realms
The Prime Ominous Grave is divided into five different Grave Realms. Each of them is as vast as the continent and has its own special characteristics.[3][4]
Metal Realm
The Metal Realm gives birth to various Grand Dao Treasure Metals and Destiny True Stones.[4]
Divine Dragon Mountain
The Divine Dragon Mountain is the most tempting place in the Metal Realm. It carried this name because the mountain had the appearance of a dragon soaring into the sky. It was both tall and long like a giant dragon soaring above the nine heavens.[5]
- The Divine Dragon Mountain is specialized in giving birth to Destiny True Stones; to be more exact, this place is covered with Destiny True Stones.[5]
Wood Realm
The Wood Realm gives birth to various Spirit Grasses and Spirit Medicines, including legendary King Medicines; it has the best ingredients in the Sacred Nether World.[4] The Wood Realm is a place full of life essence with lots of rivers and sky-reaching trees.[6]
Lost Alchemy Garden of Immortals
The secret of the Wood Realm, only accesible to those who have the Prime Ominous Key. A place where King Medicines and sacred trees are common as weeds and even higher medicines exist.[7] Furthermore, the cultivation there is boosted. [8]
Wood Pavillon
A secret among the secrets. A place where the Five Immortal Phoenix Ginseng has his wooden nest and a Mysterious Lamp is stored.[9]
Water Realm
The Water Realm is a giant ocean that spanned endlessly.[10] Mysterious Old Pond
Diamond Carp's Nest
The secret of the Water Realm. A very big pond that gives birth to illusions as if one had gone to a different location. The deeper one goes, the harder it is to come back.[11] Those who reach its center have the possibility to obtain the Night Era Flower and enter to another secret.[12]
Sea of Stars
A secret among the secrets. A place where the Diamond Carp lives and a Dark Star is located.[13]
Fire Realm
Fire God's Palace
Legends said that is the biggest and most desired fortune in the Fire Realm.[14]
Earth Realm
The Earth Realm is also called the Center Realm, because four other Realms surrounds it. It is also known as the Prime Grave, because all the graves are situated there and all of them are beyond imagination. The Earth Realm is the most dangerous out of all of them; only 1 person out of 10,000 can leave it alive.[4]
Heavenly Cemetery
The secret of the Earth Realm, located at the center of the entire realm. When someone with the Prime Ominous Key entered, they could exchange it there for a fortune.
It is a huge mausoleum shrouded in fog. At its there are two paths, the path of life and the path of death.[15] The path of life is also extremely dangerous with only ten percent of survival. From the path of death nobody came alive.[16]
Path of Death
A secret among the secrets. It is a road full of a terrifying death aura with corpses of great characters. To reach the end of the path one has to resist the corrosion of the death aura and the attack of evil spirits.[17] At the end, there are a pond guarded by a Headless Man.[18]
Secret Realms
Apart from the five Grave Realms there are also Secret Realms in the Prime Ominous Grave. The only way to reach them is by jumping down from the Corpseblood Cloud, so it is extremelly dangerous. No one knows how many Secret Realms there are in the Prime Ominous Grave, but Li Qiye believes that there are only one.[3]
Each Secret Realm has its own, extremely amazing, defining treasure.[3]
The realm where Li Qiye arrived was a plain full of rocks with a lake in the middle. The Rocks are Secret Realm Elves who change gold by treasures.[19] In the middle of the lake, the Death Scripture was hidden.[20]
The Prime Ominous Grave is one of the 12 Forbidden Burial Grounds as well as one of the most dangerous and mysterious places in the Sacred Nether World.[21]
- ↑ Chapter #0503(WuxiaWorld)
- ↑ Chapter #0504(WuxiaWorld)
- ↑ Chapter #0505(WuxiaWorld)
- ↑ Chapter #0510(WuxiaWorld)
- ↑ Chapter #0513(WuxiaWorld)
- ↑ Chapter #0522(WuxiaWorld)
- ↑ Chapter #0524(WuxiaWorld)
- ↑ Chapter #0526(WuxiaWorld)
- ↑ Chapter #0530(WuxiaWorld)
- ↑ Chapter #0521(WuxiaWorld)
- ↑ Chapter #0536(WuxiaWorld)
- ↑ Chapter #0555(WuxiaWorld)
- ↑ Chapter #0558(WuxiaWorld)
- ↑ Chapter #0527(WuxiaWorld)
- ↑ Chapter #0573(WuxiaWorld)
- ↑ Chapter #0572(WuxiaWorld)
- ↑ Chapter #0577(WuxiaWorld)
- ↑ Chapter #0578(WuxiaWorld)
- ↑ Chapter #0506(WuxiaWorld)
- ↑ Chapter #0507(WuxiaWorld)
- ↑ Chapter #0420(WuxiaWorld)

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Body Image : Building Confidence
Posted on July 24 2019
It took me a long time to learn how to love myself; to find confidence in my own self and in my abilities. Some days are easier than others for me, but it has been a long road to self-acceptance and self-love. It took me years to find my passion and purpose in life, and most days it takes active work to remind myself of where I've been and how far I've come—mentally, emotionally, and physically.
On any given day, I would say that I am a confident individual. What most people don't know or see is that I have a complicated relationship with my body. So much of my experience in dealing with my own body image has been perpetuated by the influence of outside sources—the media, other gym goers, family members, friends—those who celebrate every time I lose weight or criticize every time I gain weight. This toxicity builds up over time, with small remarks people probably don't even realize they are making; all the "You look great!" or "You'd look better if..." comments on my physical appearance. Not to mention the inevitable: comparing yourself and your body to others in the gym or on social media.
There are a lot of areas in my world where I don't necessarily fit in; but deep down, I think I was always meant to stand out. I'm black. I'm six feet tall. I carry over 200lbs of lean muscle mass on my body, and I have a BMI that is considered high. I participate in a strength sport as a female. I'm a personal trainer and coach, and I don't have abs. Standing out, we're told, is a good thing; but it can also mean feeling isolated or unusual, and at times—insecure.
Don't get me wrong; I am incredibly proud of my body for all that it has gone through, and all the work it continues to put in for me every single day. I am not skinny; and I never will be, no matter how badly society wants me to be. I wear spandex, booty shorts, and legless singlets. I love my body and I will always embrace the skin I'm in—even if others have a problem with it.
While most people may never assume it, I've spent a lifetime struggling with body image issues. Most don't know about how out of place I always felt, as the biggest and tallest kid in all my classes growing up. They also don't know about my teenage years where I skipped meals for days at a time, ran miles on end every day to burn off the very little fuel I was running on, or stepped on the scale obsessively multiple times each day; all in a desperate attempt to fit in and not be "fat"—because I thought that was what was going to make people accept and like me.
I remember going over to a friend's house and passing out in the middle of her bedroom. I hadn't had an ounce of food in days, but I was losing weight and that gave me validation. There was also a time where I could sense the disgust and disappointment in a family member's tone when they were telling someone that I was a beautiful girl, but I had put on some weight. By the end of high school, I probably looked like I had it all. I had lots of friends, a busy social calendar, I looked happy, and I was finally at a body weight that others felt more accepting of. All anybody ever saw was that I was shrinking before their eyes, and everyone applauded my weight loss. With the continued praise, came continued efforts to alter my body to impress and please others.
The fact is, we live in a society that has created such a sickening culture of obsession with bodies, beauty, and diets. This society that WE have created and embraced is the reason girls like me spent their developmental years incredibly damaged, left to struggle with the scars and the emotional baggage of constant dieting and a distorted body image—years later.
We live in a society that places so much emphasis on the perfect body and sex appeal. Society tells us which type of bodies we should consider "beautiful," "sexy," or "normal," as if one body type is of lesser value because it doesn't fit that mold. These days, we celebrate being "thick," but being "fat" is a totally different thing. But is anyone actually measuring any of the body compositions of the individuals we so desperately want to judge? Or better yet, are we taking into account their quality of life, their overall health, or their personal happiness when we critique their weight or body? Who are we to determine what the best body type or weight is for another? How do we get to determine which body type is the best for someone else, and who are we to judge what someone else's version of beauty or health is anyway? The body of anybody else is completely their business, and their business alone. You absolutely cannot tell a person's health status by simply glancing at their body; you are not their doctor and you don't know anything about their emotional or physical health—regardless of what they portray on the outside.
Here's the fact of the matter: this vicious cycle has to stop. We have to take accountability for our own thoughts and words; and we have to start appreciating, loving, and celebrating ourselves and others. Whatever your ideal for happiness, health, or strength is could be very different than the person next to you at the gym or in the grocery store.
So how do we break this cycle? First and foremost, we have to start celebrating ourselves and our own bodies. We have to love every inch the body that allows us to accomplish incredible things every single day. Regardless of what your body looks like, it can be hard to love it—let alone even like it from time to time; but it's important to make the effort to show yourself love, before you can expect it from anyone else. Furthermore, let's make it a point to celebrate and respect each other. Some days are harder than others, so on those days we can't seem to find a way to like our bodies, we may need a little extra love from the people around us—always try to be that light and love for others.
One of the most crucial parts of this solution is that we have to stop placing such an emphasis on physical beauty or aesthetics and start focusing on the aspects of a person and their character that truly matter. In the strength world, we are all chasing something—a new PR, qualifying for an event, a medal or certain placement in a competition, a weight loss goal, a personal goal or accomplishment, working past a mental barrier, etc. Remember that we all got into this for our own reasons, and we all continue to stay here for our own reasons. Just because my goals or my reasons are different from yours, doesn't mean either of us are wrong.
We also need to remember that we all started our own journey somewhere, and we are all in different places along that journey. We always need to respect wherever others are in their own journeys. Nobody woke up and set a personal or world record, built massive muscles, got their Pro Card, or lost 100 pounds overnight. Every journey begins with the decision to take steps each day toward an ultimate goal, so it is incredibly important for us to encourage and support others in the lifting community on their own journeys—regardless of what our personal path looks like.
Support those around you, love those around you, and celebrate those around you for ALL that they are. Don't ever judge someone by their physical appearance or project your own insecurities onto them. Be kind and polite to others on their journeys and respect the fact that each of us are on our own individual path. My journey looks different than the person in the squat rack next to me, and that's completely okay. As strength athletes, we are all equals; and we are all worthy of the same respect and love, regardless of the body type we walk around in. We all know what it's like to put in the work—to struggle, to fight—and that fight to become better, stronger versions of ourselves looks different for everyone.
You never know the battles that people are facing or have faced. Always remember this; both when you have an opinion about someone else, and when someone else judges you. Put yourself in the shoes of another, and consider the fact that their version of happiness, health, success, or progress, could be the exact opposite of your own version. Celebrate the little victories—your own and those of others on their personal road to bettering themselves. Know that your body is your own, and it is your business; but also know that the body of another is not yours to have an opinion of, or to be judgmental of.
The truth is, I've been heavier, and I've been lighter. I've been called fat and I've also been told I look too little. I've heard it all from people both inside and outside of the gym. It always stings, but it's unfortunate when others within the strength community judge another's body or put someone else down because of the way their body looks. We all know how hard it is to do all that we do, and we each travel such different roads to get us to where we want to be. Accomplishing physical goals is no easy task. It can sometimes hurt a little more to have someone who knows just how hard it is, making it a little harder for you by being unkind and judgmental—simply because their circumstance looks different than yours. And while some do this for aesthetic purposes, some of us are simply looking to accomplish personal goals or numbers that don't always have to do with the number on a scale or the way our bodies look to others.
Participating in a strength sport comes with exposure to dealing with topics such as body image, weight class, and the blatant judgment of another's aesthetics and personal appearance. While this can be difficult to face, I do know that participating in a strength sport saved me. Lifting weights has given me a sense of confidence I could have never even imagined, and it has empowered me to embrace the strong woman I am today. My body and my mind are now a reflection of what lifting has molded them into. I can't always walk into a store and find jeans that fit well or shirts that accentuate my body type, but I truly don't know where I would be if I wasn't participating in a strength sport. Sometimes people comment on my aesthetics, and some tell me I shouldn't lift heavy because it will change my body or make me look bigger. Some people tell me I am too big and should lose weight. This can all be difficult to deal with, but I know who I am, and I am proud of who I am. I am proud of this body of mine, that continues to thrive and continues to allow me to accomplish amazing feats of strength daily. I am also proud of so many other things that I have accomplished, outside of anything physical or aesthetic.
My body was built from a lot of heavy reps; a lot of blood, sweat, tears, and effort went into making this body my own. My body is a physical vessel that allows me to do what I love to do—lift heavy weights and teach others to lift weights. While I accept my body the way it is, I also know that I am so much more than just my body. I am an entire being, a soul, a personality, a brain, a wealth of knowledge and kindness, a compilation of accomplishments; I know I am not just a body, and my value lies within so much more. No one deserves to be hurt by another's negative opinions or judgments on their body. No one deserves to feel less than, just because they may not live up to a physical ideal or standard that is simply unrealistic for them, for whatever reason. It is up to us to break the cycle. We must acknowledge that because others have not always been kind to us, we must be good to others.
I hope that by sharing my story, others learn to embrace who they are and unapologetically love themselves; regardless of where they are on their journey or what it may look like to outsiders. I also hope that by sharing my story, others can think about and talk about ways to prevent judgment and hurt—particularly as it pertains to our brothers and sisters within the lifting community. To those who have struggled or continue to struggle, you are not alone. It is a difficult road to walk, and often times daunting, but your story is meaningful and powerful—and you are the sole author of it. I hope you look back on your journey with pride and a smile and know how brave it is to challenge an ideal that society has so deeply engrained into our minds and culture. To each of you on a strength or personal journey, I hope that you encourage one another and work to love yourself each day; and that you lift everything you want, eat anything you choose to, and live your happiest, healthiest, best life—whatever that means to you, regardless of anyone else's opinion.
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Paul Thomas: July 25, 2019
Such wise words , and what a powerful message . Please consider training to be a motivational speaker , you could have a positive impact on so many lives . You will probably never meet many of the people you help , but what a positive impact you can make in your life . You have been truelly blessed .
Orlando: July 24, 2019
Awesome article and super articulate!


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The shooting occurred around 5:30 p.m. Sunday, near the Valero gas station and JJ's Fish and Chicken at Fairgrounds and Sereno Drives. Several area residents told reporters that they heard six to seven shots.
A law enforcement source — as well as several onlookers and social media postings — identified the deceased man as Eric Reason, 38, a Vallejo resident. Police say more than one gun was recovered at the site of the shooting.
The officer was identified as Virgil Thomas, a Richmond police sergeant who works on patrol.
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'I am an ordained priest,' he answers. Hatcher was ordained four years ago, having been a non-stipendiary curate in a parish church in Brockley. Having been encouraged to apply for the Temple job, he decided to do so. 'I thought it would provide an opportunity for me to blend my experience of the Bar and the law with theology and in particular theology in the public square.'
The congregation at the Temple Church also provides a unique challenge for Hatcher. 'The style of worship is different,' he says. 'I think with a significantly legal congregation, you're conscious of a lawyer's wish to have proof points, for evidence to be adduced and for an argument to be developed in a reasoned way. One doesn't always find that elsewhere, and I think one can't but be conscious of the fact that there are some very fine legal minds sitting below you as you stand in the pulpit. I was conscious of that on my first sermon.'
Hatcher's first sermon took place at the beginning of the legal year, on the first Sunday in October, 'which was quite challenging,' he says. 'It had a sort of legal flavour and it also took the congregation through the history of the role of the Reader. The relationship between the Master and the Reader in the 17th century was quite a stormy one. The Master of the Temple at the time, Richard Hooker, had a more spacious view of issues of doctrine. And the Reader, Walter Travers, was a strict Calvinist. They squabbled. So that in the morning you would hear the Canterbury version, and in the afternoon, the Reader would demolish the Master's sermon in the Calvinist tradition. These two eventually fell out. The Reader had to be asked to leave.'
Hatcher doesn't foresee such tensions arising between himself and the current Master. He is keen to stress the musical qualities of the church. 'The church has a fantastic choir led by Roger Sayer, the director of music. Music for me has always been a real enhancement to worship.'
However Hatcher believes it is important that the Temple Church 'provides something other than being a concert venue. One of the challenges of the Temple Church is to provide the congregation with some alternative perspectives on issues of responsibility.' He cites the current debate about assisted dying as an example.
He also thinks that the Temple Church has an important pastoral role to play for barristers.
'I'm conscious, as many of us at the Bar Council are, of the terrific challenges that people coming into the Bar, particularly the publicly funded Bar, are faced with nowadays. And indeed perhaps people who are ten years into their careers at the Bar in that area of practice, who are now thinking 'where is it going? And was all the investment that I made learning the law and acquiring experience worth it?' I think the Church should be able to provide some pastoral care for people in this kind of situation, who perhaps can't see a way ahead in the context of the huge funding challenges that legally aided practitioners face today.'
So what would this pastoral role involve?
'It could be simply be providing a listening ear and being alongside people who want to talk about where they are at. I think the role of a priest in any situation is to be able to identify with a person who has a need for either pastoral or spiritual support in moments of doubt or anxiety or possibly even crisis. There are different ways in which barristers and aspiring barristers can obtain that help. It may be through the head of chambers or colleagues in chambers, or through the Inns. But I think there is a role for the Church, and in particular in this setting at the Temple Church.'
Hatcher believes this kind of pastoral care is an area of the Temple Church's ministry that needs to develop, and believes his appointment will provide more scope for it to develop. 'That is my fervent hope,' he says.
Contributor Chris McWatters, Garden Court Chambers
Temple Winter Festival
In December 2013, the Temple Church and BBC Radio 3 teamed up with the help of our agents Hazard Chase to put on the first Temple Winter Festival: five consecutive evenings of spectacular Christmas music, each concert broadcast live on Radio 3. In the Church, the concerts were a patent success – and we were delighted to know that they were being heard by a nationwide audience of 500,000 listeners. The highlight for us was the concert by the Temple Church Choir itself; it was a real pleasure to have our choirmen and choristers back up in lights where they belong. The BBC quickly booked in for December 2014, and five more concerts went out on the airwaves.
Now we are limbering up for the third Temple Winter Festival, 14-18 December. We start with the dazzling London Community Gospel Choir (and yes, we will all be up and singing too). Then come three evenings of wonderful classical ensembles: Stile Antico, The Cardinall's Musick and Eo Nomine. And on Friday 18 December Radio 3 is back to broadcast our organist Greg Morris at lunchtime and our whole choir in the evening in two concerts of Nordic music. We hope you can join us, with family, friends and colleagues for some of this year's lovely musical offerings in one of London's most beautiful buildings. Tickets: www.templemusic.org.
We are already planning the Temple Winter Festivals for 2016 and 2017. There are ample opportunities for individuals, chambers and firms to join us as sponsors of each Festival as a whole or of individual concerts; we will gladly discuss the benefits we can offer in return, in hospitality and branding. You are welcome to get in touch with me: email@example.com, 0207 353 8559 – or do just call in to the Church and ask for me when you are next in the Temple.
We will look forward meanwhile to welcoming you to the Church this December, for our third Festival's celebratory run-up to Christmas.
Robin Griffith-Jones,
Reverend and Valiant Master of the Temple, Temple Church
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In aid of the Temple Church Choristers Education Fund. Tickets: £5.00 on the door
WEDNESDAY 9 DECEMBER, 6.00 p.m.
Followed by drinks in the Round Church.
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TUESDAY 15 DECEMBER, 7.30 p.m.
Stile Antico
WEDNESDAY 16 DECEMBER, 7.30 p.m.
The Cardinall's Musick
THURSDAY 17 DECEMBER, 1.00 p.m.
Eo Nomine
FRIDAY 18 DECEMBER, 1.00 p.m.
Greg Morris, organ
Broadcast live on BBC Radio 3. No tickets required.
FRIDAY 18 DECEMBER, 7.30 p.m.
Northern Lights: Music for a Nordic Christmas
Temple Church Choir with Temple Brass.
Broadcast live on BBC Radio 3.
THURSDAY 24 DECEMBER, 11.15 p.m.
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When regular people like you and I apply for a job, employers will look at our curriculum vitae and assess whether we possess relevant working experience or qualifications to warrant a call for an interview.
They do so out of self-interest: if we are going to trust someone to manage the entire finances of our company, then they better have a track-record to prove their case. The alternative of hiring anyone equates to shooting in the dark and hoping you hit the target.
And so, if we agree that such is the norm, why then should it be any different when it comes to choosing an individual to occupy the most important office in land – that of the President?
This column intends to contribute to the narrative that since the future direction of our country matters more with each day that passes, the same hiring principle must apply to ascertain whether the candidates before us are fit to lead us to bigger and better things.
It does not serve our best interests as a people to hire blindly and simply hope for the best, and neither is it a good stand-alone reason to vote for a candidate on the basis of conforming to the status quo of change for the sake of change.
The purpose of elections, especially presidential elections, is to present us voters with the opportunity to choose a candidate who we believe is best placed to deliver on matters that are very dear to us. Off the top of my head, I can think of peace and security – a right that we have, and one that continues to elude more than half of the world's population –; improved standards of living that can be delivered through factors such as improved income, quality and availability of jobs, reduction in poverty levels, and access to quality public services like education and health care; to mention but a few.
However, in the era where you are uninformed if you don't read and misinformed if you do, as voters, how can we adequately prepare to interview candidates for the most important office in the land?
As Brexit recently demonstrated, it is not enough to simply rely on third-party information to make an informed decision. If it were that straightforward, 'what is the EU?' would not have trended as the second top UK question on Google Trends the day after the results to exit the EU were announced. So, prepare we must, and here is how we can start the preparation: by deciding what matters to us.
Earlier I mentioned two factors that I believe are dear to me: peace and security, and improved standards of living. Going forward, when the time comes and candidates begin to sell me their manifestos, I will ask myself; how seriously do they take the peace and security that I am currently enjoying – their seriousness towards the matter in question will be measured by their actions towards the very right that I want to continue enjoying.
Better yet, I will want to be convinced how they plan to maintain peace and security. I am not especially hell-bent on the notion that their contribution to peace and security has to be a direct one, I simply want to see a genuine desire, preferably a devotion to that end that puts any of my doubts to bed.
With regards to improved standards of living, I will not only look at the proposals of how they intend to improve my standards of living, and to add, that of my friends and family, I will also want to be convinced that they have a proven track-record of improving the lives of others.
This is because, it is not in my best interest as a voter to hire someone for the highest office in the land who may or may not intend to use me as their guinea pig.
And by the way, don't get me wrong, I subscribe to the notion that every citizen has the same right as the next man or woman to occupy any public office in the land, but I also know that we have many other public offices where such underqualified aspiring candidates can exercise their prowess with enough room for innovations, mistakes, and corrections. I just don't think that the President's office is for such trials. That would be a step too far even for my liberal mind, and I won't apologise for wanting to vote for the most qualified candidate.
Indeed, you too can begin the vetting process by deciding what it is that you want to see maintained, implemented, or changed. For instance, when you are considering policies that matter to you – whether it is improved employment opportunities, financial inclusion, better healthcare services, access to quality education, prolonged peace and security, or even other intangible or unquantifiable concepts such as Imihigo, Agaciro or Ndi Umunyarwada, think about how you, your family, and friends have gained from policies and how you would want to see them maintained.
Consider the impact of intended policies towards you and your loved one – how they would, for instance, improve your standards of living. Perhaps more crucially, also think about it what would happen if what you enjoy today suddenly disappeared the day after casting your vote.
You see, I haven't been around for many decades, but the few years I have been around and followed politics, especially when elections are looming, I have come to grasp how easy it is for candidates to promise heaven on earth. So, it is upon us voters to be realistic and differentiate fantasy from reality. We can do so by asking candidates the all-important question: yes, but how do you intend to achieve a, b, and c?
To conclude, it is important to reiterate that I am a firm believer in the concept of every citizen who abides by the law to be able to exercise the right to self-determination, including the pursuit of the highest office in country.
That much is true. But, I am also a realist, and in this world of reality, I want to be fair to me, my future children, those that matter to me, and also to my country. If a candidate wants my vote, then they must have demonstrable qualifications or experience to seek to occupy the seat of the captain whose vessel is currently in uncharted territory – and whose vessel cannot, under any circumstances, make a U-turn or disappear off the radar altogether. It isn't too much to ask for, is it?Follow https://twitter.com/JSabex


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Complete summer outfit on a £80 budget - Get More For Your Money
Getting more for your money is always a good thing, right?
Here's a simple summer holiday look in monochrome (but one that won't break the bank!)
Starting from the top we have the SFwillie knit top £35 - it's also available in mandarine if you are looking for a pop of colour instead.
Next we have this supersoft scarf by Miss Shorthair £19
Finally we have these Hilisa shorts £25 - perfect for holidays or for a day like today
Completing the look is easy and voila, there you have new pieces to work together and hopefully team with other garments already in your wardrobe and all for under £80!
Autumn style - Cosy knits...
Its time to wrap up and layer in cosy knits now - its starting to feel cold (or is that just me!) So as the temperature drops and the days draw in (the clocks go back at the end of the month too). We've selected some of our favourite cosy knit pieces...
This stone colour cardigan has a shawl collar with jacquard knit design on sleeves, front and back.
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This slate blue jumper dress is 50% wool and 50% cotton, making it super soft and super cosy. Also available in charcoal grey too.
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Simple squat solutions
Squatting is one of the fundamental movement patterns the human body should be able to complete. The interesting thing is that this pattern often deteriorates over time due to a loss of stability and mobility in the proper joints.
If you ever want to see a perfect squat, just drop a toy in front of a toddler and have him or her pick it up. Babies are born with perfect mobility and earn their stability over time. If we think about the major milestones that we are excited for babies to accomplish, this makes sense: first they learn to control their neck and look around, then roll over, then creep and crawl, then standup, and finally walk.
Once they are walking, we are often treated to perfect demonstrations of squatting and deadlifting because they possess the proper mobility in the appropriate joints (ankles, hips, thoracic spine) and have earned their stability through natural motor learning.
As we get older and begin to spend more time sitting and typing and doing other sedentary activities, we tend to lose our mobility and our body begins to alter its functional movement patterns like squatting and deadlifting that we once knew without any coaching. All that said, helping clients achieve a good squatting pattern is something I try to focus on.
Goblet squat technique:
1. Initiate the movement by sitting tight into your hips.
2. Try to keep your torso upright as you squat down.
3. Try to keep your knees aligned over the middle of your toes (i.e., do not let _ them cave in as you squat down)
4. When standing on the ground, keep your heels flat and do not let them come up and shift your weight to your toes
5. Try to squat to achieve thighs parallel to the floor as long as this does not cause pain or joint discomfort
6. Use a heel lift or counterbalance help technique if necessary
Anti-rotation for a stronger core
Core training is a topic that many people are typically very interested in learning about. The "core" is a bit of an ambiguous term, but for practical purposes we can think of it as the groups of muscles that connect our extremities (i.e., from "pits" to "hips"). One way that we can think about effective core training is to think of our core musculature as force transmitters (i.e., transfer force from our lower body through a stable trunk to our arms).
Picking up a toddler and carrying grocery bags at our sides are a couple of examples of how our core muscles need to be able to activate and stabilize our spine both to accomplish a task and to avoid injury. Core exercises that focus on resisting motion through the different patterns our spine can move are a great way to train our core for long-term health, limit exposure to injury, and also enhance performance.
The major patterns that help train our core through the resisting of motion are: anti-extension (resist bending backwards), anti-flexion (resist bending forward), anti-rotation (resisting rotations of the spine) and anti-lateral flexion (resist side-bending of the spine). The exercise demonstration in this blog tip shows a way for us to train anti-rotation of the spine.
Technique pointers for the tall-kneeling anti-rotation pressout
1. Adjust the cable column so that, when you are kneeling down, it is aligned with your chest muscles.
2. Position yourself so that the cable/pulley is lined up to your side.
3. Begin with a fairly light weight.
4. In a kneeling position, "make yourself tall" by staying tight in your glutes, abdominals, and "reaching your head for the ceiling."
5. Bring the handle of the able to your chest with some tension on the cable, and then press straight out in front of you, then return to your chest.
6. Press out and back while keeping your core engaged as if you are stiffening your core for a "punch."
7. Perform 8-10 repetitions, and then turn around and repeat to resist rotation to both your right and left sides.
A simple relaxation technique to help with sleep
It's no secret that sleep is important. The full benefits of sleep could fill an entire book and far surpass the scope of a weekly training tip. However, sleep is commonly one of the most overlooked recovery tools available, and it also one of the most powerful. We also can't forget that it's free! Sleep loss can result in an increase in cortisol, a stress hormone, with one study showing as much as a 45% increase the day after subjects slept for only 4 hours. In addition, sleep can impact focus and performance in physical skills.
A research study at Stanford University found that when players on the men's basketball team extended their sleep to 10 hours per night, they improved their sprint times significantly and improved their free throw and 3-point shooting percentages by 9% each. The National Sleep Foundation recommends that adults sleep for 7-9 hours each night. With busy work schedules, making time for the gym, and other personal commitments, it can be a challenge to get the amount of sleep we need for recovery.
One challenge can be when we have a difficult time falling asleep. A tool that can help shift our bodies into a state of relaxation and parasympathetic dominance in our nervous system (the state encouraging "rest and digest") is slow breathing. This could be a helpful took in feeling relaxed and having an easier time falling asleep.
Slow relaxed breathing
1. Lie on your back with your knees bent, your feet on the floor. Your neck and spine should be neutral and comfortable.
2. Place one hand on your chest and one hand on your lower abdomen.
3. Take three seconds to slowly breathe through your nose.
4. Try to make the hand on your lower abdomen rise up with your inhalation minimize the rising of the hand on your chest.
5. Allow for a brief pause.
6. Exhale slowly through your mouth for two to three seconds.
7. Pause again for 2-3 seconds.
8. Begin next breath cycle.
9. Aim for 5 full breath cycles.


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Saturn Stations to Retrograde in Sagittarius, Squaring Venus and Jupiter
Today March 25, 2016 the planet Saturn stations to go retrograde at 16 degrees 24 minutes in Sagittarius. The slowing and stop of a planet in the retrograde cycle intensifies the energy. Saturn in Sagittarius is
an emphasis on limits and authority figures in religion to our boundaries (nations and our own personal
for freedom) and even our cold hard reality with higher education, higher ideals and philosophy and long
journeys (of the mind or physical). It also can be a reminder of our commitment even when it gets hard
on us for whatever reason that may present an obstacle. Along with the station of Saturn moving to go
retrograde, which will be in retrograde through August 13 when it goes direct at 9 degrees Sagittarius
(hot spot for other activity with Mars going Rx there in April 17th and back out of that degree around
August 24th). With Saturn turning retrograde our sage within us is put into focus and we may find ourselves finding something new for our commitment to our beliefs. At the same moment, in the heavens we have Venus in Pisces at 16 degrees 24 minutes in square to Saturn in Sagittarius, but also with Jupiter in opposition in Virgo in retrograde too at 16 degress 09 minutes. Saturn then is the point of a T-square between Venus and Pisces and Jupiter in Virgo right now and it is emphasized. Our inner work for our beliefs, how we may relate to others across the boundaries of our belief systems may be part of our work to be done.
How do the recent attacks this past week in Brussels show the manifestation of one belief system demanding itself across the personal safety boundaries of others? How may this also inhibit (Saturn) and restrict (Saturn) foreign travel into Brussels (Saturn in Sagittarius ruled by Jupiter). How are we dealing with fear of sharing or expressing our own beliefs in such an environment globally, nationally or locally? Venus is the planet of relationships, love, partnership and friendship in Pisces she is exhalted, with a square to Saturn the nature of Venus to "build rapport" as my teacher Steven Forrest says, is challenged within the restriction or lack of commitment and it continues into the inner world with Saturn going retrograde.
The themes call out for a balance between our being vulnerable and opening of our hearts with others and having firm solid boundaries (love Brene Brown on this subject) to hold our fellow human beings in a space for forgiveness for the loss we are incurring to get to the place where our greatest potential of human connection exists, from the heart. Love exists when we have proper boundaries, what is okay and what is not okay. We are stumbling to find these in some places in our world both domestic and abroad. I pray for sound thinking leadership that will help pave the way for setting healthy boundaries and from there we are safe to open our hearts that indeed brings us all more joy.
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Re: Approaching an issueOfficeGoddess Sep 17, 2012 11:39 AM (in response to Moderator Cath)
I don't let my dog get into trouble without immediate consequences; same way with employees. I think the lesson loses some of its validity if not approached and worked out immediately.
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Re: Approaching an issueModerator Berta Sep 17, 2012 1:10 PM (in response to Moderator Cath)
Great question Cath! Can't wait to see more of the answers. I agree with Office Goddess. Beating around the bush makes the manager/boss look like they can't handle conflict and therefore the employee will be able to get away with inappropriate behavior.
So often, we as business owners or managers, have to tackle an issue. I'd imagine that very few of us enjoy conflict - we'd much rather ignore it and hope it goes away. But we know that it seldom does. So we have given ourselves a deadline to sit down with the employee or employees and resolve the issue.
Are you a manager who 'beats around the bush' and finally gets to the heart of the matter? Or are you a manager that dives right in and gets going from the start? Which are you? Is your way best in your situation?


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Palestinian stabs UK woman in Jerusalem amid Easter fetes
JERUSALEM (AP) — A Palestinian stabbed a young British woman to death in Jerusalem as she traveled on the light rail close to the Old City, which was packed with Christians celebrating Good Friday and Jews enjoying Passover, police and hospital officials said.
Police spokeswoman Luba Samri said that as the tram approached City Hall, the Palestinian pulled a knife out of his bag and stabbed the woman in her early 20s multiple times in the upper body.
An off duty policeman, who was riding the tram with his family, pulled the emergency brake and charged at the Palestinian attacker, Samri said.
The 57-year-old Palestinian attacker had a history of mental illness, Israel's Shin Bet intelligence service said.
The Hebrew University in Jerusalem said the woman killed, Hannah Bladon, was studying at the school as part of a student exchange program with the University of Birmingham.
She started her studies in Jerusalem at the end of January, the university said. "We extend our deepest condolences to her family and we share in their sorrow," it said in a statement.
"The university condemns such acts of terror that harm innocent people, and especially a student who came to Jerusalem to study and widen her academic horizons," it said.
Jerusalem's Hadassah Medical Center said the woman died soon after she was rushed there following the attack, despite efforts to save her.
Local media said a pregnant woman was injured when the light rail came to a sudden stop.
The attack took place near the Old City that was packed with Christians, many of them tourists from around the world, celebrating the Good Friday holiday, as well as Jews celebrating Passover.
President Reuven Rivlin said in a statement that he is "filled with sadness" over the violence and that Israel's "thoughts and prayers are with the family of the victim."
He said "this week thousands have come through the ancient gates of Jerusalem, to celebrate the feasts of Passover and Easter throughout the city - while the security forces work to ensure the safety of the dear residents and visitors to the city. And so we will continue to do," he said. "Terror can never overcome us. Terror will never destroy our lives here."
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Scotty posted a topic in ProspectsThe Detroit Free Press posted This article. I'm not to surpirised by the names that he singled out. It's also encouraging to hear that nobody played poorly. Also glad to hear that McCollum is playing well, I hope his transaction from juniors to pro goes as smoothly as possible, and as far as Lashoff and Raedeke; I wonder if they are going to play for the Griffins next year or go to Toledo. Any thoughts?
Zherdev mentions Detroit as an option
Scotty replied to Manoir's topic in GeneralI wouldn't mind him coming to Detroit, but realistically, I just don't see it getting done. Him and Dats would be freaking sweet.
Landon Wilson
Scotty replied to LeftWinger's topic in GeneralWilson vs. Penner Not only that but he has a history of concussions. As far as Kolanos, I've heard that he's got some attitude problems. If I recall, he was signed by the Wings a few years back and he didn't crack the roster so they sent him to G.R. and after a week or so he got pissed because he thought that he signed to play for Detroit not the Griffs so he went and played the rest of the season in Switzerland. Either way I doubt he would come back to Detroit after that. If I remember right I think he had a concussion while he played for the Coyotes too and that kind of stalled his career.
Bettman's Salary.....
Scotty replied to RedFX's topic in GeneralWorthless piece of sh*t.
Chicago Signs Mark Cullen
Scotty replied to 40#1Fan's topic in GeneralDidn't he play for the Griffins in 07- 08?
The "Who Will You Miss Most Next Year" Poll
Scotty replied to shoe's topic in GeneralHossa is obviously the biggest name that we lost, but we are going to all end up missing Conklin the most. After Howard plays a few games you'll know what I mean. I'll miss Downey too.
Who will man the right point on the second PP unit
Scotty replied to CenterIce's topic in GeneralIt's probably going to be Stuart. He'll probably get a chance as well as Ericsson to play on the 2nd PP Unit. By the way- Malbty isn't going to see a lick of time next year on the Power Play.
Canadiens sign Moen to 3-year deal
Scotty replied to Rice's topic in GeneralDon't give up just yet. Maybe Holland will pick him up at the deadline.
Jason Williams?
Scotty replied to Blueliner's topic in GeneralNo.
Chi is SOOO Screwed
Scotty replied to stevkrause's topic in GeneralTallon either has some kind of trick up his sleeve or he's just to blind and stupid to realize what position he's put the team in. It's probably the latter.
Sh*t! I looked through the first 3 pages! Musta missed it
Link Looks like another depth signing by Detroit. Nothing to get to excited about here.
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Scotty replied to Andy Pred 48's topic in ProspectsBeats me. All I know is that last year he was #53 at the Prospects Tournament (the one before training camp) and in the main camp.
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Creative Technology Ltd. has become famous as a manufacturer of high-quality electronics, designed for voice-over PC. Its speakers are not so popular, but there is practically no equal among wireless headphones with an integrated sound processor under the Sound Blaster brand. To the signal source, the recommended model can be connected in one of three ways: using Bluetooth, USB and a normal audio cable.
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Influence of Corporate Image on Competitive Advantage: A Case Study of Nairobi Java House Limited
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Influence of Corporate Image on Competitive Advantage: A Case Study of Nairobi Java House Limited
Gakiria, Geoffrey K.
The general objective of this study was to investigate the influence of corporate image on competitive advantage at Nairobi Java House Limited. The study was guided by specific objectives that sought to determine the effect of corporate image on customers' perceived value, examine the influence of corporate image on customer loyalty, and to examine the effect of corporate image on customer satisfaction at Nairobi Java House Limited. This study made use of the descriptive research design and more specifically the survey design because it enabled the researcher get detailed information on the study topic. The population of this study consisted of customers who frequented Nairobi Java House Limited outlets located at Nairobi's CBD and on average, they were about 2450 customers. Stratified sampling technique was employed to select the sample size of the study, and systematic sampling was then used to select the sample size from the entire population. Sample size selection of the study involved the selection of 5.8% of the entire population bringing the sample size to 140. Data was collected for the study using questionnaires that were tested before the data collection period. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). Basic descriptive statistics like frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviations were used in analysis, as well as inferential analysis of correlations and regressions, and the results were presented in the form of tables and figures. The study showed that Nairobi Java House met customers' quality standards and needs. As a result, customers' choice of Nairobi Java House is influenced by their view of their outlets (suitable for holding meetings), and product quality. The study revealed that customers' choice of Nairobi Java House is influenced by their perception of the organization's trustworthiness, and their perceived value of Nairobi Java House. The study indicated that consumers were confident of buying from Nairobi Java House because their friends had been satisfied with their services, as well as their social group. Customer did not go to Nairobi Java House in order to become influencers/ trendsetters among their peers, and neither were they attracted to it because of its employees offering personalized service or understand their personal taste for foods and drinks. The study showed that consumers were satisfied with the services provided by Nairobi Java House, and that their customer satisfaction scores were high compared to their competitors. The consumers' personal service expectations of Nairobi Java House had influenced their satisfaction with their services. The study revealed that consumers were loyal to Nairobi Java House services because they provided services as promised and their employees provided cordial customer relationship. The study concludes that consumers frequent Nairobi Java House because of the knowledge they had about the organisation and its consistent service delivery (in terms of punctuality). Consumers were also satisfied with Nairobi Java House's online service systems and its rapport with them through social media platforms. Consumers also prefer to interact with Nairobi Java House because of it is a representation of the value they hold about themselves. The study recommends the management of Nairobi Java House to improve their customers' value through their transactions of operational excellence, product leadership and customer intimacy. Nairobi Java House management should ensure its employees provide personalized service to its most esteemed and loyal customers. This would facilitate their ability as an organization to go beyond their customers' expectations, thus increase customer loyalty.
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