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Sunday, February 26, 2012
Macabra-Blood-Nurtured Nature
Macabra have showed they are among the better Autopsy/Incantation worshipping bands and for a good reason. These guys are an international Belgian/American collaboration that totally perfect the old school sound of the grotesque. Their brand of Auotopsy worshipping doomy and mid-paced death metal is certainly a very nice treat for any OSDM fan. While this may seem different compared to many Swedeath worshippers, it has a fithy album indulged in dirt and all elements needed to make an album sound evil and vile. As irritative as this may sound to many, for those who enjoy it is certainly more than just appealing.
This journey of thrash-tinged OSDM is almost directly connected to the likes of Autopsy, Incantation, Cianide and early Death in many ways. It's meaty guitar tone is one great highlights from the start. The guitars are filthy, but are not as distorted as many other other bands. In fact the guitars have a somewhat appealing sound with their crunchy and chunky tone. The tone is crucial in this here album. It is pretty ''Polish Free'' much like other bands which try this sound. The guitars use the occasional pinch harmonics very frequently to produce a sort of horrific atmosphere, altered by a the dominant and peculiar guitar tone. The songs resemble Autopsy so much that besides a few changes, it would be as if the listener was listening to ''Mental Funeral'' in all ways, not just riffs. Even though the album is sloppy and doomy, there is actually lots of energy hidden inside it. The riffs have high amount of energy especially when guided with the vocals. This most probably because the don't sound muddy at all. The riffs may take alternative directions, sometimes a heavy thrash riffs and sometimes doomy passages leading to goosebumps.
The vocals can be a constant reminder of Autopsy aswel, though not as much as the riffs. They are smothered and raspy and alter between simple, gutturally harsh growls and Autopsy-esque grating shreiks. This can form an interesting experience for the listener. While at times the listener may get a crushing and forlorn vibe from the music, sometimes this may alternate to an onslaught of face-crushing riffs, sustained by the more high-pitched vocal delivery. While the riffs may blazon to a common listener, the drums are just as conspicious and important. Since the general aura of the music creates an often dark ambient, many may skip the drums, however little do they know that the drums are equally crucial here. The drums play with teqnique and scarcely do blast-beats since the overall tempo of the music is slow or mid-paced. They sound very clear and could be heard well throughout the album. The only place where a listener may actually pay attention to the drums is when the synthesizers arrive, which isn't something that doesen't occur too often. But at the end, the drums boast the overall quality a lot, even though for some this may be nothing more than a subsconscious feeling.
That is a great shame because the drums are fantastically elaborated and worked out to the tiniest detail.
This ridicolously macabre album is definetely a keeper, especially considering the best DM albums of 2012. It's filthy way of fusing Autopsy-esque riff-fests with thrashiness and a weird piano/synthesizer ambient is an interesting sight for many metalheads, though the ambient is not too pervasive, which doesen't bother me at all. This fine slab of doomy, sloppy OSDM is promising and carries all the beauties of the early nineties death/doom sound. This album will surely please the appetite of a voracious OSDM freak and will indulge him/her in a monstrous bath of blood, gore and wonderful grotesqueires.
Hominal Feel Diggers
Life Is The Symptom
Consuming The Fleshy Wax
Rating: 88,5%
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LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN -- The Covenant baseball team concluded the 2018 season on Saturday with a pair of losses to Pfeiffer. The Scots lost 5-1 in game one, and then could not hold a late lead in a 12-9 loss in the finale.
Between games, Covenant honored its 10 seniors (Caleb Bloye, Taylor Bloye, Devin Cerrato, Ben Copeland, Jay Epperson, junior Richie Hennessey, Matt Herrin, Daniel Johnson, Joel Johnson, and Trenton Nobles) for their hard work and dedication to the program during their careers.
Covenant ends the year with a 13-25 overall record. Pfeiffer, a reclassifying member of NCAA Division III and the USA South, has won 18 straight games and moves to 30-7 on the year.
GAME ONE: Pfeiffer 5, Covenant 1
Despite Covenant starter Matt Reitz throwing four straight scoreless innings after a tough two frames, the Scots could not overcome Pfeiffer and starter Nick Richmond in a 5-1 loss.
Covenant mustered four hits in the contest off Richmond, two of which were singles from Trenton Nobles. Devin Cerrato and CJ Edmond also had singles for the Scots in the seven-inning game.
Pfeiffer scored a run in the first inning and then four more in the second to take a 5-0 lead. A bases-loaded double from Derek Perry that brought in all three runners highlighted the four-run second inning for the visiting Falcons.
Covenant got on the board with Edmond's RBI single in the third, but that was all the Scots would get.
Richmond (7-2) went all seven innings and struck out nine for the win. Perry was 3-for-4 with three RBIs and two runs scored for the Falcons.
Reitz (4-4) settled down after allowing five runs over the first two innings, but received the loss. The right-hander went six innings and struck out five while allowing five runs on eight hits. Richie Hennessey tossed a scoreless seventh inning
GAME TWO: Pfeiffer 12, Covenant 9
Covenant rallied back from a 5-1 deficit and led 9-8 after seven innings, but Pfeiffer scored a run in the eighth and three in the ninth to come away with a 12-9 win and a series sweep.
Caleb Bloye went 4-for-5 with a homer, two RBIs and two runs scored to lead Covenant's 15-hit attack. Bloye ends his collegiate career with 199 career hits, third-most in program history.
Trailing 5-1 after four innings, Covenant scored three in the fifth to cut the deficit to 5-4. Donny Lewis delivered a pinch-hit, two run single to right field that plated both Joel Johnson and Bloye. Lewis and Daniel Johnson then pulled off a double steal as Johnson took home to make it 5-4.
Pfeiffer scored three times in the sixth to go ahead 8-4, but Covenant answered with five runs of its own. Trenton Nobles and Cerrato had back-to-back hits to start the frame and then a failed pickoff attempt at first resulted in a throwing error that allowed Nobles to score. Bloye then smashed a two-run homer to right field, his fifth of the year, to get Covenant within 8-7.
Later in the inning, Edmond scored on a wild pitch and a Jonah Carignan sacrifice fly scored Joel Johnson to give the Scots a 9-8 lead.
Pfeiffer tied the score on Xavier Rodriguez's sacrifice fly in the eighth and then the Falcons scored three times in the ninth to grab a 12-9 lead. A Perry RBI double in the ninth gave Pfeiffer the lead for good.
Covenant would get a leadoff baserunner in the bottom of the ninth as Carignan singled, but Pfeiffer closer Peyton Williams was able to retire the next three Covenant batters to secure the win.
Nobles and Cerrato had three hits apiece for Covenant, while Nobles had two runs and Cerrato scored once. Joel Johnson went 2-for-5 with two runs.
Adam Carver made the start for the Scots and went 3.1 innings. Conor Austin (0-2) picked up the loss in relief.
Pfeiffer's Rodriguez (1-0) went 1-for-4 at the plate and also collected the win on the mound as he threw two scoreless innings in relief. Williams notched his seventh save of the year. Perry finished 3-for-5 with three RBIs and five runs scored, while Christian Marciano was 4-for-6 with five RBIs.
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During my week off (ostensibly taken to spend time with TLM, who is on school holidays, and the boy, who is still between jobs) I was hellbent on sewing more trousers until I produced more pairs of fitting successes.
Trousers number 3 were based on the muslin that produced trousers number 1 (which fit me well but for which I was a bit slack with recording the adjustments), in a light poplin-y fabric of navy with with dots. I was finding it a bit loose around the highs and waist. Then I decided it was because that fabric really wanted to be elastic waisted jogger-style trousers. So I took out the zipper, put an elasticated waistband and inserted elastic cuffs into the hems. They now fit alright, although it would have benefited from a decrease in the front crotch.
(Lesson: definitely shorten the front crotch next time, maybe lengthen the back crotch).
For trousers number 4 I used an old Vogue pattern which offered two views: high waisted, jeans-style pockets and tapered; hight waisted, inseam pockets and tapered. Because it is an old pattern. The only other time I used this sewing pattern was to make some faux leather trousers to wear to a pre-millennial Village People-themed pub crawl. That's how old it is.
Guess what - it fit me almost perfectly, once I'd let out the front inseam, scooped out the centre back curve, taken in the outer leg seams quite a lot and drafted a new waistband to fit my wider waist. Although they fit well in the sense that it is relatively free of bagging and wrinkles around the crucial hip and thigh areas, the legs are still much wider than I'd like. These were made in a light grey denim. I have effectively made mom jeans (though I made the view with the inseam pockets rather than the jeans pockets). Also the back wants to fall down a bit and the front is a little high.
Nevertheless, I'm calling this a great success and will wear them to work.
(Lesson: I really really should shorten that front crotch and lengthen the back the next time. And work out how to slim down the legs without creating new wrinkles).
Then I made two tunic tops in a row. I used a Kwik Sew pattern. It is great, except for these things:
- the seam allowance is 3 mm. That's crazy narrow, and obviously intended for sewer who overlock (serge)
- It was way too big at the shoulders, yet fit fine everywhere else. So for the second top I cut a small in the shoulder and armscye then a medium elsewhere.
- The sleeve would not fit into the armscye. Both times. This meant I had to take it in further at the sides in order for the sleeves to fit.
I do intend to put some photos up, but I just can't bring myself to ask the boy or TLM to take any more pictures of my backside.


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July 23, 2011
America's Debt Burden
July 22, 2011
Armageddon Homes
Not everyone has the amount of time or money here, but these home owners are ready.
When the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse approach, to where will you retreat? If this seems like a relevant question, it's likely you're the type who—for reasons too complex to get into here—enjoys imagining disaster scenarios. But it's only fun if you survive the apocalypse, and that requires a well-fortified home base.From CNBC
When it comes to major emergencies, conventional houses' traditional nods toward protection—such as fences, security-alarm systems, and gated communities—are for chumps. If you plan to survive a wide-scale disaster, you're going to need a shelter fit for holding off the beasts and roaming marauders, not to mention the coming of hell and/or high water.
It's impossible for any one structure to be impenetrable to every potential crisis, so emergency-minded homebuilders and buyers have to pick some favorites and hope they choose correctly.
The best disaster-ready homes are the ones that cover as many dangerous scenarios as possible and allow for ongoing survival, such as self-sufficient structures capable of generating their own power, and growing or catching food. On the other end of things, bomb shelters and panic rooms are limited survival plans, in that you must be able to leave the structure and return to a livable outside world. If that's not an option, once you exhaust the supplies, these spaces become literal dead ends. With that thought to warm your heart, click ahead to see houses with differing styles of disaster preparedness.
Check out the rest of the slide show from CNBC.
July 7, 2011
Cosmic Wonders
Ocean Sky from Alex Cherney on Vimeo.
July 6, 2011
Weather Rumblings
These amazing pictures from the United States show a wall of dust moving through the city of Phoenix in Arizona. Sandstorms like this happen during the region's monsoon season, which is underway. They occur over desert land and can reach thousands of feet into the air, spurred by strong winds. The dense cloud dramatically reduced visibility, grounding flights at a major airport and leaving thousands without electricity.
In another part of the world, a 7.6 earthquake rattled the sea off the coast of New Zealand. Apparently, little to no damage was reported. Sure to give the residents a scare, considering the recent earthquake that left almost 350,000 people without water.
Powerful Earthquake Strikes off Coast of New Zealand, Tsunami Warning Canceled
A powerful magnitude-7.6 earthquake rattled New Zealand's remote Kermadec Islands in the Pacific Ocean, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. It triggered a small tsunami that had New Zealand bracing for high waves.
The volcanic Kermadec Island peaks are a remote outpost that are generally uninhabited aside from a weather station and a hostel for visiting New Zealand scientists.
The 7:03 a.m. Thursday quake was 29.8 miles deep, the USGS said.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, a U.S. agency, issued a warning for possible tsunami damage in the Keramecs, Tonga and New Zealand but canceled it about an hour later. It said a tsunami measured at 2.2 feet was measured at Raoul Island in the Kermadecs.
The Kermadecs are about 570 miles south of Tonga, the nearest major island, and are 736 miles northeast of Auckland, New Zealand.
New Zealand's Civil Defense office warned people to stay off beaches and stay out of the water as long until the tsunami passed.
Auckland regional Civil Defense controller Clive Manly told Radio New Zealand it was not expected to cause damage inland: "You can get quite extreme currents -- so it is a threat to boats -- but at this stage we are not anticipating damage to land."


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Elucidate: (a) to make lucid or clear; throw light upon; explain, or (b) 365 Daily Challenge word for today's author alert — Atwood Cutting
If you are new to the ThisIsMyTruthNow blog, the 365 Daily Challenge, or the Author Alert segment, check out the About Site section from the main menu. Below are some key things to know about this author, but at the end of this post, you'll see the permanent page I've added to my blog. You can return to check out more on who she is, what she's writing and how to buy her future work.
I am pleased to present the very talented Atwood Cutting, who I met about three months ago through our WordPress blogs. Atwood, or Kate, as she'll confess to you shortly, is a wonderful woman who I've been exchanging emails with every week. She occasionally gives me a 'difficult' time about all the *.gifs I use in my posts (and I've cut down based on her input), which we joke about all the time. She also comments on all my posts and shares her perspective on life, having lived quite an unusual one compared to most of us. You'll find out more if you read one of her published books, which I have just completed this week. You can check out my review here.
One of the best things I've come to adore about this woman is her voice and tone. She has an earthy, charismatic and brilliant approach to living and building relationships. Whether it's the words she chooses, the things she doesn't say, or the love she's shared with those around her, you'll find something quite worthy of learning in each experience. It's rare to find a kind soul who knows how to share her gift with others, but when you do, you cherish it. I'm grateful to have a chance to chat with this lovely woman and I hope you'll take up more time to do so after reading her post and one of her books. Without further ado, let's watch her elucidate…
Me thinks 'tis time to expose Atwood Cutting for what she really is: a literary device used by Kate Peters, the much older woman who pioneered during the late 20th century in Alaska and wanted to write about her experiences, but feared possible retaliation for doing so. After thirty years of self-hindering, Kate Peters determined that fictionalizing someone of the next generation could make the perfect teller of a mother's stories. So, Kate created an "author" daughter—not to be confused with her real daughter who did actually ride home on the back of a snow-machine—to be her personal biographer to write her story. Would such a ploy provide protection from ex-neighbors who might take issue?
Bravely, the stories were penned and the saga was introduced to all readers.
All too soon, a friend, who saw an early copy of the story, commented on the photo of the author at the back of the book. "You don't look like this," he challenged.
"I used to look like that. Now, I look like my grandmother," old Mrs. Peters rued.
It was obvious that the real Kate Peters would not be able to publicly masquerade as a fetching young authoress. Kate would have to become two people: the fictional and shy young author of a nearly-true saga about life and circumstances her parents encountered at the end of their remote Alaskan road; and the older woman, who actually lived the tale, "saw the elephant," and is still alive to share her stories with interested listeners. In our modern social media world, projecting such a double-identity has proven to be quite complicated. How can one communicate honestly with people, and not have them realize that she is not the young author, but rather a much older gal who has lived an interesting life, and loves to share stories and simple wisdoms with others?
She can't.
Through the kindness of James Cudney and his invitation to participate in his Author Alert series, I can now elucidate that I am both the mother and the daughter; the pioneer and the artist; the young dreamer as well as the aging survivor of an actual Last Frontier "elephant" sighting.
By saying this, I am blowing my cover. But hopefully this public interaction with Jay will make things clearer for everyone, myself included. So, here is my true story:
I stood at the threshold of my life adventure back in 1972, when, as college graduates we were being honored at a Phi Beta Kappa dinner. During the event, each graduate was asked what they were going to do next? One stated that he was going to be a doctor. One, a lawyer. One, a professor, etc. When they got to me, I could only say, "I don't know."
A year later, disregarding the recently earned degree in Dance, Vocal Music and Theatre, I opted to avoid any fame to be earned playing the lead role in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," and instead took a quick dodge to the left. I ventured north to Alaska, where I met and married a man who harbored a rustic pioneering dream. This jibed with my own Emerson-inspired vision of self-reliance, and I followed his lead. Together we worked on the Trans-Alaska Pipeline construction project and saved up a good nest egg. Then we settled at the end of a remote mountain road near Sleeping Moose, Alaska. That's where the saga begins.
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As you might imagine, my work history was varied, and I never found a career. Museums, mental health clinics, universities, plant nurseries and elementary schools all called me "an employee," but no one ever offered me tenure.
When I retired at 62, my sister urged me to write my story of life on the Last Frontier, and the next five years reignited a long-abandoned love for wordsmithing. To date, I have managed to self-publish and indie-publish several versions of my story, as well as a few coffee table photo books. They are all available on Amazon today, but revenues have been slow to come in. That's okay. I'm content with my children happy, my husband wonderful, and my view spectacular.
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And what of the future? When all three volumes of SLEEPING MOOSE SAGA have been published, and Kate's story has been told, Atwood Cutting will be free to create her art, and Kate will allow herself to be old. She intends to continue to use her talents to delight others, by singing, sharing in humor, watching the glory of a setting sun and reflecting on life, as well as her own great fortune. Meanwhile, Atwood plans to be producing books of beautiful photography "until the cows come home."
So, after following the road "less traveled by" for most of a lifetime, Kate Peters has arrived at a state of contentment. Thanatopsis.
And how have the doctors and lawyers and professors at that long-ago collegiate table fared? Hopefully, just as well.
A younger Kate, primed to find her truth in nature
Thank you, James J. Cudney IV for this opportunity to gather my thoughts and prepare for today's chat. Radio interview on FM KCME 88.7 in Colorado Springs. Interview taped 12/15 airs MST (mountain time) on "Culture Zone" 12/31/17 at 5:00 PM and again on 1/1/18 at 7:00 PM. Check out KCME 88.7 FM and kcme.org.
Links To Learn More About This Great Author
Sleeping Moose Saga — Atwood Cutting (WordPress Site)
To see more about Atwood Cutting on ThisIsMyTruthNow, check out her dedicated author page where future content and books will added as she publishes them and I review them. Thanks for stopping by this edition of the Author Alert.
About Me & the "365 Daily Challenge"
I'm Jay, an author who lives in NYC. My debut novel, Watching Glass Shatter, can be purchased on Amazon @ http://mybook.to/WGS. I've always been a reader. And now I'm a daily blogger. I decided to start my own version of the "365 Daily Challenge" where since March 13, 2017, I've posted a characteristic either I currently embody or one I'd like to embody in the future. 365 days of reflection to discover who I am and what I want out of life.
The goal: Knowledge. Acceptance. Understanding. Optimization. Happiness. Help. For myself. For others. And if all else fails, humor. When I'm finished in one year, I hope to have more answers about the future and what I will do with the remainder of my life. All aspects to be considered. It's not just about a career, hobbies, residence, activities, efforts, et al. It's meant to be a comprehensive study and reflection from an ordinary man. Not a doctor. Not a therapist. Not a friend. Not an encyclopedia full of prior research. Just pure thought, a blogged journal with true honesty.
Join the fun and read a new post each day, or check out my book reviews, TV/Film reviews or favorite vacation spots. And feel free to like, rate, comment or take the poll for each post. Note: All written content is my original creation and copyrighted to me, but the graphics and images were linked from other sites and belong to them. Many thanks to their original creators.


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Emma's semester is coming to an end and provided a great opportunity for my mom and I to venture to the City of Brotherly Love to take in the sites and sounds. We wandered through the Christmas Market in Love Park before taking in a cozy dinner at Parc in Rittenhouse Square. From there were took iu a performance of Book of Mormon and laughed really hard.
Despite an unexpected 3am wake up call caused by a malfunctioning hotel alarm system, we were fresh faced and ready to go just before lunch time. I am pretty sure my mom hasn't slept until 10am in years and when she saw the clock she quite literally flew our of bed. We enjoyed a bowl of matzo ball soup (a first for my mom) before heading to Philadelphia's Magic Garden to take in the mosaics.
From there we headed over to Big Gay Ice Cream to let my mom cozy up to her favorite Golden Girls with big ole ice cream cone.
From there we snagged a lovely dinner at Bliss before heading up to Temple to take in Emma's performance. It was quite funny to see my mom take a twirl on her way into the theater, before enjoying Emma's performances.
Our girl danced like an angel and then Mom and I headed back to the hotel for some late night wine and room service. It was such a treat to sit in bed talking and laughing while we munched on pretzel bites, cashews and potato chips!
The following morning Emma met us in our hotel room and walked us to a local restaurant peddling mammoth sushi burritos. These colorful sandwiches are a big eating commitment, but totally delicious. I am am betting they are going to be everywhere in the new year. After a filling lunch and a Temple campus tour we grabbed Emma's bags and brought her home for winter break!
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The Little Known Cost of Canada's Corroding Infrastructure
Development and Innovation When looking at the cost of major infrastructure investments, it is only too easy to fall into the trap of considering only the up-front capital costs.
However, ongoing maintenance costs make up a substantial portion of the whole-life cost of most infrastructure projects. And, one of the most significant contributors to increased maintenance costs and reduced lifespans in infrastructure projects is corrosion — most familiarly known as rust.
One 2003 study estimated that the total annual direct and indirect impact of corrosion on the Canadian economy had a staggering $46.4 billion price tag. That's roughly 2.5 percent of Canada's gross domestic product. Frustratingly, NACE International, the preeminent worldwide authority on corrosion, asserts that nearly 50 percent of these corrosion costs are preventable through the use of proper techniques at the time of construction and over the lifetime of the project.
There are many techniques for preventing corrosion, but one of the simplest and most effective is a properly applied coating. However, not all coatings are created equal. "A lot of bridges and other structures fail sooner than they should because the proper coating was not applied," says Joe Russo, Business Manager/Secretary Treasurer of District Council 46 of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT). "By applying the proper coatings, with finishes that provide corrosion protection, we could extend the life of some of these bridges to as much as double their current lifespan."
The proper protection, improperly applied, is no protection at all
Equally as important as using the correct coating is ensuring that it is applied correctly. Corrosion protection is a vital part of protecting Canada's infrastructure assets and we can ill afford to see these assets rust away due to critical tasks being assigned to improperly trained technicians. "Even if you have the right type of coating, if you don't apply it properly it's the same as not applying the proper product," says Russo. "You have to ensure that both facets are covered: both the proper qualities of the coating and the proper individuals to apply it."
Proper corrosion prevention is important for Canada's transportation infrastructure, but the need for the best techniques to be employed by the best trained people becomes even more evident when we consider some of our other infrastructure assets. Ontario's nuclear power plants are exposed not only to the exterior element of the Canadian environment, but also to incredible internal pressures from steam and heavy water, making corrosion prevention vital to our safety as well as to the continued operation of our electricity infrastructure. "When you look at the structures that contain the reactors, the whole structure of the power plant, corrosion cannot be allowed to happen in those places," says Russo. "And this is why the proper application of these coatings by the proper people is paramount in a facility such as a nuclear power plant."
"Even if you have the right type of coating, if you don't apply it properly it's the same as not applying the proper product."
Ontario taking the long view
The good news is that the Ontario government has recommitted to ensuring that infrastructure in our province — across a number of key areas including transit and transportation — is built to the highest standards and maintained by the right people. The current government's four-part infrastructure plan includes investment in skills as one of its pillars.
This is the sort of investment that is needed to ensure that the future of Ontario's infrastructure remains secure. Members of cabinet have bought in to the importance of that long-view thinking. "These investments are critical to supporting the needs of Ontario's residents and businesses" says Ontario's Minister of Transportation, Steven Del Duca. "I have two daughters — ages eight and four — and every time I talk about what we are and what we will deliver in this region, over the 10 year span that we campaigned on, I am reminded that, really, we are building this network for them and for their generation."


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President-elects promises to roll back regulations and spend on privatization spurred market on Monday: The post-election rally is continuing
Stock markets hit record highs on Monday as traders continued to bet on a Trump-backed boom for business. Rising oil prices drove gains in the energy sector, where the president-elect has promised to roll back regulations, and the S&P energy index gained 2.2% and closed at its highest levels in 16 months.
At the close of the New York stock exchange (NYSE), the Dow Jones industrial average rose 88.76 points, or 0.47%, to 18,956.69, the S&P 500 gained 16.28 points, or 0.75%, to 2,198.18 and the Nasdaq Composite added 47.35 points, or 0.89%, to 5,368.86.
The levels marked a record close for each of the three major Wall Street indexes, but market participants cautioned that trading volume was likely to be light this week ahead of the US Thanksgiving Day holiday on Thursday.
Brent crude oil settled up 4.4% at $48.90 and US crude settled 3.9% higher at $47.49 after touching their highest levels in about three weeks as the dollar weakened. The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, said he believed there was a strong likelihood that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) would agree to cap production later this month.
European equity markets also moved higher as a jump in oil prices helped spur energy gains.
The post-election rally is continuing, said Bucky Hellwig, senior vice-president at BB&T Wealth Management in Birmingham, Alabama. There was some concern that rates might rise too far, but it looks like they may have slowed down a little bit. The Fed chair, Janet Yellen, said an interest rate hike could be appropriate relatively soon on Thursday, citing excessive risk-taking as a danger were rates to remain low.
The dollar was down 0.3% to 100.89 against a basket of major currencies, pausing after a 10-day streak in which it gained nearly 5%. That rally was fueled by expectations of policies by President-elect Donald Trump that would lead to interest rate increases.
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FAIRFIELD, Conn. – With Major League Baseball racing toward pennant chases, SacredHeartPioneers.com checks in on three former Pioneer baseball players currently working their way through the minor leagues.
Kodi Kerski, drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the eighth round of this year's MLB Draft, is currently 2-1 for the Everett Aquasox of the Northwest League. Kerski earned his first professional win on June 24, pitching 3.2 innings of relief with six strikeouts in Everett's 6-5 13-inning victory at Salem-Keizer. On July 20, Kerski pitched a scoreless ninth inning for his first save as the Aquasox won 3-2 at Spokane. In 12 appearances, Kerski has a 1.86 ERA in 19.1 innings with 24 strikeouts. He recently was selected to the Northwest League All-Star Game, to be played August 5 in Eugene, Ore.
Troy Scribner is 5-1 for the Tri City Valleycats of the New York-Penn League, affiliates of the Houston Astros. He is one of four pitchers in the league with five wins, a league-high. Scribner leads the New York-Penn League with 50 strikeouts is second with a 0.90 ERA. In his last start Wednesday, Scribner tossed five shutout innings against the Connecticut Tigers, scattering three hits with two walks and six strikeouts. Scribner opened the year with the Astros' Double-A affiliate, the Corpus Christi Hooks, going 2-0 with a 2.70 ERA in 6.2 innings pitched.
John Murphy is currently hitting .267 for the Charleston Riverdogs, the South Atlantic League affiliate of the New York Yankees. In 63 games, Murphy's 17 stolen bases are second on the team. July has been one of his better months so far this season, hitting .289. Murphy opened the season by hitting .298 in April with four doubles.
Sacred Heart reached the NEC Baseball Championship for the sixth straight season in 2014, compiling a record of 29-28.


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Uncle Ruckus...I mean Uncle Herman went on Sean Hannity's show on Fox News and defended his remarks about racism and how it may or may not affect black people. He was adamant that his success was a prime example that racism doesn't hold people back.
Here is what he said:
"I don't have a lot of patience for people who want to blame racism on the fact that some people don't make in America," he said on 'The Sean Hannity Show'.
The GOP candidate claimed that his business and academic achievements were "walking proof " that racial discrimination doesn't hold people back.
His remarks backed up a similar complaint he made on Sunday's 'Face The Nation'.
"I don't believe racism in this country today holds anybody back in a big way," he had said.


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Report: Millwall 2-0 Doncaster
STEVE Morison's early double gave Millwall their fourth win in a row at The Den to move the Lions level on points with Sheffield United in sixth place in the Sky Bet League One table.
Only goal difference keeps them out of the play-off places, and only some sloppy finishing against Doncaster prevented them from making a bigger dent in that.
Morison opened the scoring in the fourth minute when he capitalised on a mistake by Doncaster goalkeeper Thorsten Stuckmann.
The striker had to wait just four minutes later to double the lead when he volleyed in a brilliant second at the back post as the away side gave him too much space.
Millwall should have gone in at the break much more comfortably ahead but Morison, Lee Gregory and Aiden O'Brien all missed good chances against Darren Ferguson's strugglers.
Doncaster made a far better game of it in the second half and though they did carve out a number of shooting opportunities it was another luckless away performance and they remain in trouble in the relegation zone as the size of Ferguson's task becomes ever more apparent.
The early bird…
This was Millwall's sixth game in 24 days and Neil Harris freshened up his side after the energy-sapping win over Sheffield United on Saturday.
Carlos Edwards was restored to right-back following his one-game ban and the Millwall boss decided to start Shane Ferguson in place of Fred Onyedinma, with O'Brien shifting to the right wing.
Maybe after the recent habit of conceding goals in the last 10 minutes of games Millwall were determined to avoid that worry by wrapping this one up early.
They were given a major helping hand towards that objective by a goalkeeper who had conceded four at Peterborough at the weekend when, just four minutes in, he dallied on the ball on the six-yard line to allow an alert Morison nip in to score.
Morison's second four minutes later owed everything to technique as he tracked Ferguson's drifted cross to the back post and cracked a superb fist-time volley low to Stuckmann's right.
If that seemed to set the scene for the floodgates to open, it didn't quite happen.
And, a few days before Halloween, the away side showed they were capable of delivering a few scares of their own. Nathan Tyson had a couple of half-chances in the box early in the second half and, for a split second, it looked like midfielder Harry Middleton had halved the deficit but it was the outside of the net he had shaken rather than the inside.
That was enough to prompt one worried punter to bark "wakey, wakey" from behind the dugout but, again in a game at home, the away side failed to properly test Archer.
Danny N'Guessan came on and was a magnet for the home crowd's derision but his flicked header to no one that trickled wide was emblematic of his side's problems and when efforts from Harry Forrester and Tyson fizzed inches wide of Archer's right-hand post they probably knew it wasn't their night.
Plan A obliterated
When Ferguson said before the game he would urge his side to frustrate The Den crowd it's fair to assume he didn't envisage a situation where Morison would be on a hat-trick with barely eight minutes on the clock.
Ferguson had set his side up in a 3-5-2 system with Richard Wellens at the base of the midfield. The plan had been to retain possession but Morison's early double meant they had to push forward and, while they did occasionally threaten in the first half, it was Millwall who could have at least doubled their lead before the break. That was about the only frustrating aspect for most of the 8,294 in attendance.
Most of them would have been scratching their heads, too, wondering how Morison didn't make it 3-0 in 28th minute when he side-footed wide from Gregory's teasing cross.
Millwall's Ferguson was a lively presence in the opening 45 minutes, often adding verticality to attacks when he got on the ball, though admittedly he was aided by Doncaster offering him much too much space.
Morison, again, could have made it three after Ferguson dribbled the ball deep into Doncaster's half before playing in Joe Martin who had made an astute run from deep. The left-back, growing more and more into the role, produced a beautiful curling cross that the former Leeds striker couldn't keep down.
Morison's strike partner Gregory was also guilty when he found space at the back post but Stuckmann was quick off his line to divert the ball away for a corner.
Gregory was the supplier minutes later but this time it was O'Brien's turn to miss.
Man of the match
Even without his goals Morison was simply unplayable at times.
He has the uncanny ability not only to win his headers but also ensure that generally he directs them to whichever teammate is in his rearview mirror.
There is a growing authority about this side at home and Morison is embodying that as much as anyone at the moment.


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by Rachel Hertzberg, Bryn Mawr Student and Wyck's Summer 2018 Collections Intern
In the 19th century, the piano-forte became the most fashionable form of home entertainment. Gathering in the parlor to listen to music represented the cohesion and closeness of the Victorian family unit. Wyck has a stack of piano sheet music that belonged to Jane Bowne Haines II and her brother Diedrich Jansen Haines in the 1880s and 90s. The variety of music, including Scottish folk songs, selections from the Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg, and waltzes by Chopin, indicates the family's broad range of interests. A book meant to teach children the basics of piano playing, suggests that this was a pastime for the whole family. We can see the penciled-in notes regarding tempo and other technical details; these objects were made to be used, and they were clearly well-loved. Researchers will also appreciate the gorgeous cover art on many of these music books.
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One Wyck music book with a connection to an odd piece of history is "An Old Wife's Love," published in 1886 by the company Sep. Winner & Son. This book contains the song "A Wife's Love Song," which describes a woman's grief at being separated from her husband. Septimus Winner was an extremely popular Philadelphia composer and music publisher, prolific for over fifty years. He wrote songs such as "The Mockingbird" and "What is Home Without a Mother?" which became nearly ubiquitous in American homes. His popularity came with its share of controversy. During the Civil War, Winner wrote the song "Give Us Back Our Old Commander: Little Mac, the People's Pride" in response to the removal of General George McClellan by President Lincoln. McClellan's strategic failures on the battlefield earned him the president's disapproval, but he retained considerable support among the public, even mounting his own presidential campaign two years later. Winner's 1902 New York Times obituary describes the effect of his pro-McClellan song:
Fifty thousand copies were quickly sold in Washington and a few days afterward 100,000 soldiers sang the song while marching along the Rappahannock on their way to Fredericksburg, when disastrous defeat overtook them. 'Give Us Back Our Old Commander' could be heard at night from one end of the Union lines to the other, and at Chancellorsville, where [General Joseph] Hooker displayed his inability to cope successfully with Lee, it was sung with renewed vigor.
But at this point the commotion created by the song reached the climax when the War Department issued an order suppressing its sale and prohibiting the singing of it. The Government, however, did not stop at this, for Julia Mortimer, one of the greatest of American singers, who was then filling an engagement at Ford's Theatre, was informed that imprisonment awaited her if she persisted in making the objectionable song a part of her role. Actors in Baltimore were enjoined by the Government from singing it in theatres.
About this time an agent of the Government waited on Mr. Winner, who conducted a music store at Eighth and Spring Garden Streets, and informed him that further publication of the song would not be tolerated by the Government, and a refusal to comply with the demand meant imprisonment in Fort Lafayette. No additional copies of 'Give Us Back Our Old Commander' were placed on the market. To Mr. Winner there was nothing treasonable in this musical thought, so pleasing to the ear and so characteristic in expression, and it was not intended there should be.
Despite the accusations of treason (some sources claim Winner was arrested, while his obituary makes it seem like he was just given a warning), Winner continued to run many successful business ventures, and by 1886, when "A Wife's Love Song" was published, he was running a music publishing firm with his son J. Gibson Winner. Winner moved around considerably during this period. As mentioned in the obituary, he operated from several addresses on and around Spring Garden Street throughout the 1870s and 1880s, including 545 North 8th Street. Also found at Wyck is the front cover of "Royal March," composed by Winner in 1876.
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Happy Wednesday! Happy half way to the weekend - whoop!
Today, we're trending on the blog. Would you believe holes on your paper crafts are trendy?! Yep, good old paper piercing is back, so grab your sharp pokey tool and mat and get piercing!
DT member Amber got me noticing this trend more when she did her February Release post HERE. It also just so happens that it is the current challenge over on Less Is More HERE, so I had to have a lil go myself and created this lil card...
It's those BRIGHT Butterflies again! Haha! I started out by using Ambers technique of paper piercing round a Sizzix Framelits Flower Die, I then stamped and fussy cut out the butterfly (SO can't wait for those dies to arrive!) I then popped it up using foam adhesive and stamped the sentiment and butterfly trail.
That's all from me today, kinda short & sweet! I'm out of the studio today doing some market research in York and also visiting my friend from Uni and while I am there I thought I'd pop into a few wedding dress shops to look at some dresses and book some fittings, time is ticking towards the BIG day and I haven't sorted my dress!!
Thanks for stopping by today.
Card Stock: PTI Berry Sorbet
Ink: PTI Hawaiian Shores, VersaFine Onyx Black
Stamps: Uniko Studio BRIGHT Butterflies, FONTiments - Birthday
Accessories: Piercing Tool, Foam Adhesive & Rhinestone


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The Arc of Palm Beach County gala to be held
Friday, March 18, 2016, at The Mar-A-Lago Club
Chaired by Emily Pantelides and Peter Robbins, The Cowboy Ball guests are invited to don their fabulous cowboy black-tie attire, including jeans and jackets, boots and ball gowns, to grace the estate's grand ballroom for a lavish evening of gourmet dining, entertainment and dancing. The gala will feature a one-of-a-kind live auction and The Cowboy Cantina & Casino, among other exciting surprises.
"Emily and I are honored and thrilled to serve as Chairs of The Cowboy Ball," said Robbins. "Funds raised from this event ensure that children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families have quality services, education and advocacy."
"It is because of local support that The Arc is able to remain dedicated to serving our community. Please join us as we move forward in our vision of continued and expanded impact on Palm Beach County."
The Cowboy Ball is presented by The GEO Group Foundation. Joining them, gala sponsors include B&W Quality Growers, Inc., Mrs. Mary Courim, The Frankino Foundation, The Gardens Mall, Pratt & Whitney, ADT Security Systems, BBC International/Bobby Campbell, Berman Law Group, First Republic Bank, Florida Crystals, Florida Power & Light, The International Society of Palm Beach, Pantelides PR & Consulting and WPEC CBS 12.
Additionally, the event is supported by International Chairman Hermé de Wyman Miro, Honorary Chairman Donald Trump, Jr., Vice Chairmen Carol and Jay Dewing and Vice Chairman Max Tucci.
A highlight of The Cowboy Ball will be the presentation of the inaugural Courim Award, the highest tribute given by The Arc, awarded to Palm Beach resident Danielle Hickox Moore, who has demonstrated exemplary commitment to promoting excellence in her personal life and throughout the community.
For more information, please contact The Arc of Palm Beach County at 561-842-3213 or firstname.lastname@example.com me
The Arc of Palm Beach County has been improving the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families through services, education and advocacy since 1958. The Arc supports programs throughout Palm Beach County that touch more than 2,300 families each year. To learn more, please visit www.arcpbc.org.
CONTACT: Michelle Brown, Kaliah Communications, Inc. 561-308-3382; Email me


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Pipelife introduces Raineo®: The rainwater management solution
Raineo® is more than offering a full range of rainwater management products. No matter if it is about catching the water on roofs or streets, getting the water cleaned, stored or reused, Raineo® has it all. More than that: Pipelife designers are ready to offer the support with calculations, drawings and all your other questions.
Raineo is introduced on the IFAT in Munich from 7 till 11 May 2012. You can visit us at our Pipelife stand.
Due to global climate changes we experience excessive rain, long periods of drought, heat and flash flooding. The direct consequences of flash floods and the lack of water management solutions are erosion, water pollution and even higher taxes. With the patented Raineo® solution of which Pipelife is now proud to offer, we will be able to capture, retain and reuse water effectively.
Raineo® prevents flood and water pollution but also can function as water storage. The stored, reusable water can then be used for sanitary purposes or irrigation. Whatever way it is applied, Raineo® takes care of this valuable resource for decades.
The Raineo® system is designed for underground application. It functions under various circumstances and for different applications. Because Raineo® is buried underground there will be no disfiguring elements to be seen. This is important regarding the vast array of situations where the system can be implemented:
• Highways
• Parking lots
• Sporting arenas
• Airports
• Industrial parks
• Agricultural areas
• ...
The system allows the designer, the customer and the community to make the choice to harvest rainwater whenever and however they choose. Raineo® is designed not only for today's needs but also for tomorrow's world. More information can be found on www.pipelife.com.


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Last Thursday, Daily Show host Jon Stewart went for the jugular of CNBC host Jim Cramer — well, went for the jugular, again.
Stewart had been ragging on Crammer, who talks finance on his CNBC show Mad Money, for spewing nonsense and being totally wrong about the economic meltdown. The edited episode can be viewed on The Daily Show's website.
On the US Xbox LIVE Marketplace, the full unedited interview between Stewart and Cramer (f-bombs and all!) is available for download. It's free for LIVE Gold members. Details on how to download in the link below.
The Daily Show: The Unedited Jim Cramer Interview (Free) [Major Nelson]


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*Whew!* I hadn't realized it had been over two months since I wrote an update. I've been very unlucky with my shift rotations at work, I've only been able to hit one 3D shoot this year. I had a great time at Riverbottom Outdoors though, and our schedule is supposed to change late April to a fixed shift, so I may be able to shoot a lot more this year.
As another update, I've finally decided to start building AR 15's for myself and my wife. Current projects include a 6.5 Grendel build for myself, and a 5.56mm for the wife, which will either be upgraded to a .224 Valkyrie later in the year, or depend on prices for uppers, simply have a second upper purchased in that caliber.
I chose 6.5 Grendel for several practical reasons, and one impractical one. The practical reasons include, in no particular order, the caliber's place between the .22/6mm offerings (I own a fantastic Winchester Model 70 in .243) and .30 caliber offerings (I have a .300 RUM, .308 Winchester and 30-30), which means I have a mid-range caliber firearm that is practical for everything from varmint hunting to mule deer. I read multiple reviews of the caliber, watched quite a few videos, and repeatedly ran into professionals who stated that the 6.5 Grendel was pretty much the perfect round for an AR platform. The impractical reason stems from Beowulf; I've always loved that story, so when I see the name 'Grendel,' I tend to pay more attention.
On to turkey season!


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Responsive Web Design
The W3C "Responsive Web Design" course leads you step by step through an approach that focuses on HTML and CSS to make your Web site fit in all viewport sizes. These are the fundements you need to understand in the most logic and efficient way what responsive design is about and how to create responsive designs that work.
This course is structured as a logical flow. It starts with general best coding practices, what may be -according to our experience- often also of interest for advanced Web developers.
From there on, you will be working with viewport declarations and media-queries for responsive layout, responsive images, navigation, typography, tables, forms and video. Best practices, accessibility and optimization plays its role on the background of it all.
This course runs for 5 weeks total. Each week, a new lecture will be revealed (usually together with an assignment), and you'll have a chance to interact continuously with the teacher and fellow students about the course's content via the course's discussion forum. The last week includes a quiz, a feedback form and the link to your certificate of completion and badge!
Please check out the sections "Who Should Attend?" and "What do I need?" below to find out about the target audience and pre-requisites for this course.
You will need to spend around 6-8 hours per week on the course. Some weeks are busier than others and may require more time but 7 hours should be the average.
Course Outline
To give the opportunity for those who need more time on the subject of HTML, CSS and best practices, the first part of the material is available right from the moment you registered on the course so that you can make the most of it. Once you are done with that information, you are ready to move over to the first assignment: "Picking up good habits".
Week 1: Viewport, media queries and responsive layout
We cover a lot of ground this week since we begin with the techniques that allow you to 1) set the viewport and 2) add different styles for different conditions, followed by what this means for layout.
In the assignment, you will be asked to create a responsive layout.
Week 2: Flexbox and grid layout
Week 3: Responsive images and typography
Small images that do well on small mobile viewports will remain unnoticed on wide desktop screens, while large images that are in good balance on a desktop screen won't fit on small screens. And how to find the right font size, line height and length to keep the user reading on different viewport widths?
The assignment continues on your earlier work from week 1 and week 2.
Week 4: Responsive tables, forms and video
Other possible parts of a responsive design are tables, forms and video. Tables will most probably need a certain width – regardless if that width is available. And then there are also forms and video to consider.
You will continue with the assignment and add a responsive table, form and video.
Week 5: Optimization and quiz
This week we will look at techniques for minimizing network load and processor time, and thereby maximizing battery life.
You will optimize your assignment with the techniques that you learn this week. We will end the course with a quiz.
How do I get a certificate of completion and a badge?
The course includes 2 practical tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) and one quiz that all need to be completed satisfactorily if you want to receive a certificate of completion and a badge*.
* What is a badge? A digital badge is an online representation of a skill you've earned. Using Mozilla's Open Badges infrastructure, W3DevCampus issues badges backed by our own seal of approval. Learners can then collect badges from different W3C courses and display them across the Web — on their resumes, Web sites, social networking profiles, job sites and more. Create your backpack and start collecting badges from W3C Training.
Who should attend?
- Web designers and frontend Web developers ready to update their skills;
- Beginning to intermediate Web developers with basic Web knowledge who want to learn new skills.
Why Responsive Web Design is worth your time? Because:
- Any Web site today is used on a big variety of viewport sizes;
- The mobile first approach is powerful, easy to learn, and quick to write.
What do I need?
Ideally, as well as a desktop or laptop computer, you should have access to:
- Your favorite text editor (for HTML, CSS and eventually Javascript).
- Facilities for putting documents online. You can use any kind of hosting service. You may consider using one of the many free web hosting services available such as x10hosting and Free Web Hosting Area (there are many others to choose from too). These are limited accounts (they're free!) but they should allow you sufficient flexibility to complete the course.
You also need to be familiar with:
- HTML: just be comfortable putting together an HTML document, assigning IDs and classes, and other such basic tasks.
- CSS: in this course, basic familiarity with CSS is asked – no need to be an able graphics designer.
- JavaScript: actually you don't really need to have JavaScript knowledge, the course mainly focuses on HTML and CSS, and can be done without any JavaScript added to your work if you like. So if you know how to embed some JavaScript code in a Web page you will be fine.
Terms and Conditions
- W3C will deliver the course in line with the published description for the advertised fee.
- Payment must be made, in full, at the time of registration.
- Payment is processed using either a credit card or a PayPal account.
- Refunds will only be made if the participant withdraws up until the end of the first week of the online course.
- W3C intends to continue to make the course material available to registered participants for at least 2 months after the course has ended.
- All material, including that produced by participants, in assignments and correspondence is copyrighted property and cannot be copied, duplicated, posted on another Web site, or otherwise used without the original author's consent. Conversations and posted messages are private and cannot be copied, duplicated, forwarded, or conveyed to anyone else without the original author's permission.


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These socks are single and three phase circuits. Black with blue & green accents these mens socks are soft, breathable and, most importantly, fashionable. So don't hide your socks; rock your socks!
Founded in 2000 by Laurie Mallet, Ozone Design transforms socks from simple undergarments into wearable art. From the first floral designs, Ozone has evolved into a luxury brand, featuring a wide variety of styles, including sheers, wools, angora and textured selections.
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Tyler Mergy from Calvary Temple Worship Center in Merced, CA brings us these set pieces outlined in light bulbs.
They hung the sign "generosity" on a semi-circle curve to give the stage even more dimension. And instead of large 40w lights, they repurposed clear C9 bulbs from their Christmas set. Next, they cut six 4′ circles out of OSB bored. They drilled a hole every 15 degrees, stretched white sheet, and stapled it down. Then they free handed the pictures and painted it. All together they used 650 C9 lights. They spent about $500 in all material and rigging. But 20 strands of lights where repurposed.


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We all know getting regular exercise is good for our health. But for many of us, it seems difficult and time consuming.
It might seem less difficult if you start by taking baby steps toward becoming more active. Even a little bit of increased movement can help your health. Studies show it doesn't take much to make a difference.
One step toward that goal is to figure out what's standing in your way. Once you identify your obstacles, you can figure out how to overcome them. Here are some common challenges and tips for dealing with them.
Adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity each week. But for many of us, it isn't easy to keep a regular workout schedule. Too often, life can get in the way.
A little creativity can help:
- Squeeze in multiple short walks during the day. A short burst of exercise, like a walking break, offers its own benefits. Aim for about 30 minutes total for your activity on most days.
- Try to get up earlier. Days can be hectic and evenings full of activities. Start by getting up 30 minutes earlier just one day a week to make some time for exercise before the day gets in the way. You can add another day once you've mastered that.
- Walk more as part of your regular daily activities. Could you walk to do that errand instead of driving? If you do need to drive, park farther away from your destination to add steps to your day.
- Look at the things you do each week and see where you can fit in activity. Could you add a walk, a bike ride or a swim to your family's weekend calendar?
- Sitting less is a good way to start being more active. Sit at a desk all day? Try to work while standing some. Take a lap around your floor once an hour or suggest a walking meeting.
It's Boring
Maybe you just haven't found an activity you love. Keep trying. Getting active doesn't mean you have to join a gym or walk on a treadmill.
- You could try skating or dancing. You could join a sports league. It doesn't have to be what other people are doing.
- Find other ways to make moving more fun. You could watch TV or listen to your favorite music while you exercise. You could listen to podcasts or books while working out.
- Ask friends to exercise with you. Or join a walking group.
- Keep trying different things to keep it interesting.
Activity doesn't have to be expensive. If you're interested in joining a gym, ask your friends about where they go and look for deals. But if you're not a gym person, there are other ways to increase your activity level. And many of them are free or low-cost.
- Take a brisk walk. Take the stairs.
- Make housework or gardening a workout. You can work up a sweat weeding your garden, vacuuming the floors or scrubbing the countertops. In between chores, you can use canned goods as hand weights and a chair for support to do leg curls.
- Your own body weight can be used in weight training exercises and resistance training. Ask your health care professional for information on the safe way to start.
- There are plenty of no-cost apps and online videos for fitness routines you can do. Your library has DVDs that you can borrow and use at home.
- Your local recreation center may offer discounts on classes and activities.
- See if you can borrow equipment from friends and share what you have with them.
Get started now.
Everyone has to start somewhere. To get going:
- Set a reachable goal for today. Don't let an all-or-nothing mindset hold you back.
- Start by walking. It's easy and can be done almost anywhere.
- Break it up. Try short bouts of activity during the day. Even brisk five-minute walks will add up.
Sources: Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2018; Recommendations for Physical Activity in Adults and Kids, American Heart Association, 2018; Top Six Exercise Excuses and How to Beat Them, WebMD, 2012; Fitness for Less: Low Cost Ways to Shape Up, Mayo Clinic, 2018; Healthy Lifestyle – Fitness, Mayo Clinic, 2018


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I work in a middle school and was looking at the many benefits that this game could provide in a school setting. I do not teach in a classroom, but help with after-school clubs. This game could definitely be something I would use to incorporate parts of all students' core classes into one fun setting. Having just found out about this today, I noticed that the kickstarter was over and that when you "buy" the game, you cannot buy a classroom set (like on the $500 donor level).
Will there be an option later to buy this game as a classroom set or would I need to buy the accounts separately and set them up for students? Also, since this game would be used in a club, and the number of students can change on any day (usually anywhere from 5-25 students), if I got a "classroom set" would I get a set number of passes to give out as students come, or would I only get access for students that were in the club when I ordered?
Finally, if a student moved or left the group, would I have access to "take back" the account from the student, clear the account (or transfer everything to myself or "the public"), and give it to another student that attends the club?
If there are any other educators out there looking to incorporate this game into their class or an after-school program, I would love to hear how you are planning on doing so. I have a few ideas already and would love to collaborate on making a fun, creative, and thought-provoking game like this as beneficial to students as possible. Thank you so much!


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copenhagen chronicles: textile/furniture final exhibition
[this post is the seventh in a series of guest posts we'll be sharing from our summer correspondent in copenhagen, brittany watson]
Hi folks, After 6 weeks of often little sleep, constant travels, and definitely lots of printing we showed our digital textile prints at the final exhibition of the Danish Institute of Study Abroad students this past week held at the Royal Academy of Architecture. Can I please let out a little sigh of relief please? Sigh. Thanks, much better. We were joined by the architecture/interior design and furniture design students and it was pretty stellar if I do say so myself. Six weeks is a short amount of time to pack in four printing processes and a final show, but it was all worth it. Well, you decide. Thankfully, I'm here for a couple more weeks soaking in all things Scandinavian before it's back to Washington, DC to start school again. In other words, this isn't the last of me quite yet! -b. [image above: Just a few of my awesome fellow textile design classmates: Sarah Griner, Katie Chappuis, Natalie Apuzzo, me, Amanda Barnes, and Shif Whiteman.]
Paying homage to my Danish ancestry, I dubbed my final print "Watsonville." I began with the shape of a family tree and added buildings rotated along a central axis and then breaking off into "branches." Many of the buildings are iconic Copenhagen structures, confirming the notion that cities, like people and families, are living, breathing, and constantly evolving/revolving over time. I kept my test prints in a book I made with a contrasting green fabric and added two more books, one for sketches and the other for products I made with my print using Photoshop.
CLICK HERE for the rest of the post (including all 20 images on one page) after the jump!
U of Massachusetts Boston student Katie Chappuis' test prints and bag she made.
University of Michigan student Shif Whiteman's birch trees.
Pratt fashion student Tiffany Nousiopoulos' floral print and test prints.
Lina Fedirko, also a Pratt fashion student, and her print of curvature of geometric figures.
Pratt interior design student, Amanda Barnes' bold curves.
Natalie Apuzzo, Pratt industrial design major, wrapped in her light-themed print.
University of Connecticut student Emma Sullivan's digital print.
Onto some chair designs. This one is from fellow Corcoran student, Darlene Molnar. She got secret access to a laser cutter, the lucky duck.
One of my favorites! Sarah Moses, Yale art student, teamed up with a local tattoo artist to color hers pretty.
Shari Francis of Pratt spruced hers up with a great Marimekko pattern.
Taylor Fidel of George Washington University measured the contours of the human body to pinpoint where the tubular beams should fall.
Tiffany's heat transfer experiments for fashion


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Plenty of sites users visit on a daily basis feature "talkback" or comment spaces, like at the end of this article on PCMag.com. But there are plenty of sites that don't, and for those, Google's new Sidewiki gives you a venue for venting your spleen or praise.
True, Web annotation is anything but a new idea. It's been bandied about for over a decade, without gaining real any real traction among Web users. But the popularity of Google Toolbar which many apps carry as a payload when installed and which is present on hundreds of millions of computers, according to a Google rep gives Sidewiki the advantage of numbers.
I should note that this tool has nothing to do with the similarly named SearchWiki, which lets you customize and comment on your Google search results when you're signed in.
The toolbar is available for Internet Explorer and Firefox, and Sidewiki will also be included in future versions of the increasingly popular Google Chrome browser. You can download a toolbar specifically equipped with Sidewiki, but any user who installs Google Toolbar will be offered the extra functionality, and eventually existing users of the toolbar will be updated, too. I tested the feature in Internet Explorer 8 and Firefox 3.5.
When you surf to any page for which comments exist, you'll see a new border on the left side of your browser, with double arrows that cry out "expand me!" Below this is one of those quote bubbles familiar to comic fanciers. Once you obey this call, hitting on arrows or bubble pops out the sidebar, displaying comments added for the page. And not just any comment or the latest comment: a lot of Google rocket science has gone into developing algorithms based on user ratings and the commenter's other activities to display only the finest comments on top.
One problem I see with the display though, is that you have to hit "Next" to see more, rather than just being able to scroll down to view more comments. You'll need to actually enlarge the browser windows to see more of them. Moreover, a rendering error in both IE8 and Firefox sometimes made the "Sign in to write and entry" text overlap actual comment text.
When I checked out the feature on The New York Times home page, I noted that a lot of the comments were actually blog posts, rather than comments entered in Sidewiki. A dropdown menu offered me the choice to Send Feedback or Learn More, and a shaded notice above the comments noted that "These entries may be less useful." This was because Sidewiki's algorithm and user ratings indicated lower value. At this early stage of the product's life, it was tough to actually evaluate how well the ranking algorithm works; there just weren't enough sites with enough comments.
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Nice flakey, slightly crunchy crust on it with a pillowy soft inner crumb..
Just as I like it.
That doesn't sound very scrumptious, does it?
Hmm, I think my elaborate describing has gone out the window this morning:)
This bread certainly tastes spectacular!
So I won't digress today as I feel I will just dig a deeper hole:)
What will you need?
1/4 of a cup of cognac
1 & 1/2 cups of Sultanas
2 Tbsp of aniseed
1 tbsp of mixed spice
4 cups of High grade flour
2 tsp of malt powder ( I get mine from Nev)
2 tbsp of Molasses or honey
3 tsp dried yeast
2 cups of warm water.
What to do, What to do….
Get those sultanas , put them in a bowl and pour on the cognac, and leave to soak for an hour or so…
Put all your dry ingredients in a bowl and mix through.
Grind the aniseed if you need to, if you have seeds.
After an hour, drain the sultanas…there will not be much to drain really…and put aside, saving the cognac in a bowl.
Seriously, it was about 1-2 tbsp if that.
Warm the water and stir in the molasses and then the yeast.
Stand for about 15 minutes until it is all frothy, I then put in the remaining cognac.
Mix the yeasty mix into the dry ingredients, forming a nice dough.
Knead for about 5-6 minutes and place dough in an oiled bowl.
Cover and let it rest for about 2 hours.
After resting, turn the risen dough onto a lightly floured bench/board and knead a little, knocking it back…
I have shaped the bread this time into a boule type and a baton type..
But you can do as you please, make a big monster one??
Make sure the dough shape is tightly formed though.
Transfer bread onto tray .
Today I lightly scattered the baking paper with very fine polenta as it gives a nice taste on the base but else a tray with paper is just fine:)
Let the bread rest for another 45-60 minutes covered with a tea towel.
15 minutes before the bread is ready, heat the oven to 220 Celsius.
Brush the bread with a little cream or a little beaten egg to give it a nice finish.
Pop in the oven and bake for 15 minutes, then rotate the tray and turn oven down to 200 celsius and bake a further 30 minutes.
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While warm, gently slice a piece…
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EU move threatens Poppy Appeal with a £500,000 tax bill
Tax plans by the European Commission could leave the Royal British legion facing a big VAT bill for Remembrance Day poppies, it emerged today
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