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Communications are vital in an organization. Everyone loves communications and everyone hates meetings. The implementation of the following ten rules will make your meetings more effective and more productive.
- Every meeting must have a Chairperson who is responsible for the meeting. There can only be one Chairperson. The Chairperson has specific duties and will be held responsible for those duties. Their most important functions are to keep the meeting moving, stay with the agenda and to start and finish on time.
- Every meeting MUST have a written Agenda. The Chairperson must prepare the Agenda twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting. If the Chairperson is not the owner, the Agenda must be submitted to the owner for their approval PRIOR to its distribution. The Agenda must list
- Who is to attend
- The start time
- The end time (it can end sooner, it cannot end later) and
- The bullet points of what is to be discussed
- There MUST be a written statement of purpose for the meeting. In 25 words or less the Chairperson must write out the purpose of the meeting. This is the focus statement. For standing meetings the purpose is probably only written once and is reused for each meeting. This statement is read by the Chairperson to start the meeting.
- From its purpose statement, each meeting can be classified into one of three types: (1) Long-range communications, (2) intermediate-range communications, or (3) short-term communications. It is best if all agenda points are kept to the same classification. Mixing them is difficult.
- Long-range communications are agenda items that, as a rule of thumb, will have their impact in more than three months.
- Intermediate-range communications are agenda items that will have their impact one week to three months from now.
- Short-term communications are those that will have an impact in less than one week—possibly even the same day. SHORT-TERM COMMUNICATIONS SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM AGENDAS AND HANDLED IN HUDDLES, NOT MEETINGS.
- Use Huddles. For all short-term communications a huddle should be used instead of a meeting. A huddle is a "mini-meeting." It is scheduled just like any other "meeting." It must start on-time and it must end on-time, however it can be scheduled for no more than FIVE MINUTES. That is the maximum. Everyone MUST get up to leave at the ending time. It is not used for discussion, it is used for short-term communications—What are you doing today? Anyone need help with anything today? That type of communications. There must be a penalty for not being on-time or not attending. (For example, you must bring doughnuts to the next huddle.) No agenda, minutes or other formalities are used.
- The Meeting must START ON TIME with the Chairperson reading the purpose statement. The Chairperson then designates one person to record the "minutes" of the meeting. The Chairperson must be taught how to handle people who come in late. Usually the greeting of, "Suzy you are late, you can catch up on what you have missed after the meeting with me" politely and non-confrontationally gets the point across. For chronic tardies, some remedial action must be taken. "If you are on-time, you are late; if you are five minutes early, you are on-time." (One effective technique is never to schedule a meeting to start on the hour—schedule the meeting for 9:58 instead of 10:00 and then start the meeting at 9:58—they will catch on and see that you are serious about time.)
- The Minutes of the meeting include the following:
- The date and exact time that the purpose statement was read
- Who was in attendance at the start, who came in late, and who left early without commentary or judgment
c. Notes are taken on a copy of the Agenda and are summarized into summary paragraph at the end of the meeting
- Time and date of the next meeting, if any.
- Use Action Pads. A piece of company stationary is taken to the printer and one-copy, three-hole punched pads are made. These pads are used as follows:
- The purpose statement is put at the top of a page and the Agenda is placed below it. This same page is then used for notes and the summary statement at the bottom. The minutes are also kept on this page. At the end of the meeting the copy is sent to the owner, the original is put in a meeting binder.
- Each action point is written out. The Chairperson cannot move to the next agenda item until an action point is written out. That action point describes:
i. The required action
ii. Who is responsible for it, and
iii. The date and time that it will be completed.
- The original of the Action Point is placed in the meeting binder, the copy is given to the person responsible for carrying it out.
- The person responsible for carrying it out writes out what was done on the bottom of that same page and returns it to the chairperson at the appropriate time.
- Use a Meeting Binder. For standing meetings a hard-covered, three-ring binder is used; for all others either a soft-covered binder is used or they can be consolidated into a master three-ring binder. This binder includes the Agenda, minutes, summary statements, and action points of each meeting in chronological order. The binder is in the Chairpersons possession during the meeting and kept in an agreed upon location.
- Have fun. The Chairperson should make the meetings move quickly and be fun. A trivia question about the company at the end of the meeting with some little prize, or have food available can be helpful.


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Why Normal Blood Sugar is Important for Good Health
Regular blood sugar levels in the body can be measured during fasting to read between 70-90 mg/dL when taking a blood reading. Normal blood sugar levels are less than 140 mg/dL when taken 2 hours after eating. However, it should be less than 100 mg/dL when taken after 8 hours of fasting.
When someone is diagnosed with diabetes, it is because they have had an abnormal sugar level readings in the blood. These readings are usually fasting levels of greater than 126 mg/dL, taken twice. The reading could also be any random testing that is over 200 mg/dL. You can also be diagnosed with diabetes if you take an oral glucose tolerance test and after a two-hour period receive a level of greater than 200 mg/dL. These readings are extremely important and should be tested yearly to ensure you have not developed a diabetic complication.
Altered Blood Sugar Complications
Your blood sugar levels can increase and decrease throughout the day. However, if there is a consistent high level or low level of sugar it can cause damage to the blood vessels which take blood to the vital organs in our body. This is why you must take action immediately, or you can suffer from a stroke or heart attack that makes the damage non-reversible.
Altered Blood Sugar Level Symptoms
If you are suffering from low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) you may experience shaking, fast heartbeat, dizziness, hunger, vision problems, headaches, and weakness. If you are suffering from high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia) the symptoms are different and varied. The symptoms are extreme thirst, frequent urination, dry skin, hunger, blurred vision, and drowsiness. If you don't treat hyperglycemia quickly, it can lead to ketoacidosis, which has symptoms of shortness of breath, breath that smells fruity, dry mouth, and nausea. Ketoacidosis is not a joke and is life threatening, so it should be handled immediately.
How to Support Normal Blood Sugar
The most important part of controlling blood sugar is monitoring the levels. Make sure to check levels regularly if you are diabetic. If you are on medication, make sure to take your insulin as prescribed and needed. Increase physical activity, even if it is 5 minutes at a time. You should have at least have 30 minutes of physical activity per day. You should also keep your weight at a manageable level. Even the loss of 5 to 7 pounds can help your blood sugar levels maintain balance more easily. There are numerous supplements, such as cinnamon (shown on right) and Insinase that can support normal blood sugar levels. Speak with your doctor making sure your blood sugar is normalized with the help of supplements, diet and exercise.
Controlling blood sugar levels is an extremely important task that should be handled properly and efficiently. The levels of sugar in your blood can affect every aspect of your body and should be monitored frequently. There should be a healthy lifestyle incorporated into your regimen. Monitoring blood sugar levels and eating a balanced diet is the best way to ensure you stay stable and within regular sugar levels. Picking up extra habits of exercising and losing weight is also a great way to ensure your body doesn't have to work as hard at regulating your levels. Take the time to invest in your health and keep up with your levels and you should have a healthy and balanced life.

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Driving down Gumtree Road, it is easy to miss the tiny bright blue house that sits to the side on Georgiana Drive.
It's a little blue house with an important past, and a big story to tell about the courage, strength and resilience of one family and what this family can teach us about the history of the Gullah people. This 85-year-old house consists of two small rooms, and it shows its age. However, when you go inside The Little Blue House, you learn that it is the birthplace of the Gullah Museum, which preserves the memory of what life on Hilton Head Island was like for native islanders before the bridge brought outside influences to the island.
This tiny Gullah Museum is carefully preserving cultural artifacts and stories about Gullah traditions, and has big plans for future development. When you walk into the Little Blue House, you are greeted by Louise Cohen, a historian, storyteller and curator of the Gullah Museum. Her voice is like warm maple syrup that envelopes you as it takes you on a journey back in time to when Africans on Hilton Head began to adapt to living free in America. She offers an important perspective about the history of Hilton Head before the bridge, and points out the three stops on on your journey through history: "Honey Horn, a former plantation, represents slavery; Mitchelville, the site of the first self-governing town of former slaves, represents freedom; and the Gullah Museum represents independence.
Cohen will begin your visit to the museum with a story of the courage and determination of her great-great-grandparents. The story outlines how her family originally came to Hilton Head Island. Her family was enslaved and brought through Sullivans Island and eventually to Rose Hill Plantation, where even today, the names of her ancestors, Cesar Kirk Jones and Moriah Jones, are listed in a frame on the wall of the plantation. The story she has been told is that Cesar and Moriah heard about the freedom that existed in Mitchelville on Hilton Head, and decided to seek freedom at the risk of their own lives and the lives of their young children. One evening, they escaped from Rose Hill and made their way along the water's edge, where they found a bateau. As they were getting into the boat, the youngest child started crying inconsolably. Fearing that her screams would draw attention to them, Cesar made a heart-wrenching decision. He told Moriah to throw the screaming child overboard, so that they could continue to make their way across the water undetected. Moriah was faced with the impossible choice of freedom for her family, the consequences of getting caught, or the life of her child. Before she was forced to make such a difficult decision, she found a piece of mattress lying by the water's edge and rolled the child up into the material, cradling her in her arms while patting the bundle to calm the child until they were able to make it across the water. The child was Amy Jones Miller, Louise Cohen's great-grandmother.
It is personal stories like this one that give substance, life and meaning to the Gullah Museum. This rich and compelling history is the driving force behind how hard Cohen works to preserve her culture for future generations.
The story of the Gullah people's survival only strengthens the level of respect that the community deserves. As children, growing up knowing and understanding the language and culture as they did, it was difficult when interacting with outsiders to be proud of how they spoke, because in school, the Gullah language was considered broken English and backwards talking. Teachers would discipline Gullah children for talking so fast and in a way that was not always understood by everyone. The Gullah language is a blending of African and English words so that slaves could talk in front of slave owners without being understood. Growing up, however, "people laughed at us for how we sounded, and as a result of that some people have become ashamed of the Gullah culture," says Cohen. "We need to stand up as a people and tell our story for who we are. No one else can tell our story better than ourselves. We have to accept who we are, we have to love who God made us into."
For hundreds of years, the Gullah culture has been able to survive regardless of the obstacles such as slave owners trying to destroy their traditions, but other outside influences that eventually came into play as well. "The museum is here to tell the story of the Gullah. If our children don't have something tangible to see or hold on to, then they don't see our culture as real," Cohen says. Passing down family legacies amongst the Gullah remains a challenge, even today. The Gullah worked very hard using the resources that the island provided. Growing crops to feed the family and make a living from was common, as well as harvesting oysters and fish from the surrounding waters. The inheritance of houses and land on Hilton Head has been passed down for generations.
"Nobody gave the blacks on the island anything. Families worked hard for what they had, and all of the land that we inherited was purchased," Cohen says. "There are records of my family buying property for as little as $1 an acre."
Stories and artifacts that demonstrate determination and perseverance are an important piece of making the culture something to be proud of. For instance, looking back to her childhood, Cohen didn't realize how hard that her mother worked shucking oysters until she found the oyster knife that she used so much that her mother's fingerprints are imbedded in the handle as a reminder.
The struggle that she has had, however, in addition to gathering artifacts and information, is trying to raise money to keep the project alive. An annual gala and other events throughout the year will help the museum grow into the campus that she envisions. The Little Blue House is the first of several buildings that are to be renovated as part of the project; other buildings that Cohen owns will also be renovated, and she has plans for a replica of the house that she was raised in.
The preservation of a culture is important because not only does it represent someone's life, but it also represents a piece of American history. The Little Blue House is an amazing walk back in time and a journey that everyone should take.
For more information about the Gullah Museum, go to www.gullahmuseumhhi.org.


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I got in to the next Young Designers Market 0n Sunday, 7 April. I've not done a market for a while as they were getting a bit too much with work and moving house etc.
Fingers crossed the weather is good and I hope shoppers are a little more 'loose' with the purse stings - of late shoppers have been doing a lot of looking, not so much shopping.
So if you're around on the first Sunday of the month come and say hi and have a look (and buy something!) More info on the markets here...


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1921 - 1962 Collection of Correspondence of El Paso Texas Educator & Author Dr. Lucinda De Leftwich Templin, Including Material Concerning Her War Museum and the Establishment of Radford School for Girls
El Paso Texas: Not Published, 1921. F. The collection includes over 150 dated and signed letters written to (and a few items from) Dr. Lucinda DeLeftwich Templin (1888-1969) author, historian & collector, "...one of El Paso's best-loved and most distinguished educators - in 1916 she took her undergraduate and Master's at U. of Missouri and became Dean of Lindenwood College in St. Charles, MO., did doctoral work at Harvard and Columbia and took over as principal at the Radford School in 1927 (at the time, called El Paso School for Girls); Dr. Templin interested Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Radford of Webster Grove, Mo., in the school and the Radfords paid off the mortgage, provided an endowment fund that insured the institution's stability and the name of the school was changed in honor of these benefactors. During Dr. Templin's administration, Radford School grew to a nationally accredited school for girls in the Southwest and when she retired in 1967, the 22-acre campus had more than $1,000,000 in physical improvements and was debt-free. Dr. Templin had also completed plans for construction of a $400,000 library and museum on property owned by the school; she was a member of the nation's leading educational organizations and honorary societies, named consistently to Who's Who in America and Who's Who in American Education; author of numerous publications, most of which were concerned with the field of education. (The above material from her obituary); This wide-ranging, diverse collection has three intertwining themes - letters concerning Dr. Templin's ongoing interest in education and educational materials for her school, letters which relate to the business and academic part of Radford and letters of reference for applicants and correspondence which relates to the creation of her War Museum, where she collected military autographs, uniforms, photographs, paraphernalia, weapons from around the world. A sampling of what is found here, chronological order: 1921 Dr. James G. Kiernan, writing about some autographs he was sending to Templin - he was famous for the earliest-known use of the word heterosexual in the United States; 1921 Ellen Shaw Barlow writing in relation to the national Committee on Prisons and Prison Labor, requesting Templin's presence for a meeting of the Committee on the Care and Training of Delinquent Women and Girls; 1926 Roy Franklin Nichols (1896-1973) American historian and a Pulitzer Prize winner, writing regarding one of Templins' publications; 1928 Breckinridge Long (1881 - 1958) diplomat and politician served in the administrations of Woodrow Wilson and Franklin Delano Roosevelt, on Democratic National Committee letterhead - regarding a portrait of Rev. John Breckinridge (his great-grandfather) Templin was sending in appreciation of his "…defense of Religious Freedom…"; Federico de Onis Sánchez (1885 - 1966 ) Spanish writer and literary critic, taught Spanish literature at Columbia University in New York concerning a recommendation of one of his students for a position at Radford ; educator John L. Bergstresser; Jessie H. Humphries Associate Dean Texas Womens University; Butler Ames (1871-1954) American politician, engineer, soldier and businessman; Richard Fenner Burges (1873-1945) Texas legislator and conservationist; Alice Mildred Burgess; William Blair Roberts (1881-1964) Episcopal Suffragan Bishop South Dakota; Katharine Denworth, president of Bradford Academy, regarding an article on sororities in colleges; N. Floyd Templin of the Ohio House of Representatives writing on Templin family genealogical matters; John G. Barry, consulting mining geologist and engineer of El Paso, regarding an educational alliance between the Radford School and the Texas College of Mines; Arthur L Burroughs, publisher, writing about the subject of grammar in education; Harriet M. Chase of the National Education Assoc.; Jack Braveheart, regarding a talk on the American Indian; Ivan Lee Holt, Methodist bishop of St. Louis; Cornelia McKinne Stanwood of the Sarah Dix Hamlin School San Francisco; Joseph Dorfman, economic historian at Columbia Univ., asking Templin about her studies with Thorstein Veblen; an interesting 2-page letter from Dr. J. Travis Bennett of El Paso, regarding the setting-out of a chart for the physical examination and reportage on condition of applicants to Radford, with suggestions; Bertha Baur (1858-1940) directed the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music; A.F. Kuhlman, Assoc. Dir., University of Chicago, regarding research work on childrens' reading habits, information; Dr. William S. Gray (1885-1960) American educator and literacy advocate, also of U. of Chicago on the same subject; Sallie Caldwell, Teachers College Columbia University, regarding early learning & English curriculum materials; Mrs. Florence F. Osgood of the Neshobe camp for girls in Vermont requesting an alliance with Radford School; U.S. Army major (later colonel) Livingston Watrous; Colonel D.C. Pearson, New Mexico Military Institute; Ruth Elliott of Wellesley College; Chris P. Fox sheriff El Paso, regarding falling down on the job for police protection near the school; Brent N. Rickard American Smelting & Refining Works; Louise Traxell Greeley, Dean of Women at U. of Wisconsin Madison; Lieutenant Colonel Joseph P. Aleshire Fort Bliss Texas; Mrs. L.J. Calvocoressi, Chairman of the Women's Auxiliary of the Greek War Relief Assoc.; Lt. Col. (later major-general) Ray. T. Maddocks; , Robert E. McKee, Sr. (1889-1964), major U.S. contractor, engineer, builder; Columbia Broadcasting System program press information director George Crandall; Colonel (later Brig. General) Charles G. Sage; Elmer Davis (1890 1958) news reporter, author, the Director of the United States Office of War Information during World War II and a Peabody Award recipient; William McChesney Martin, Jr. (1906-1998) ninth and longest-serving Chairman of the United States Federal Reserve, serving from April 2, 1951 to January 31, 1970 under five Presidents; Bernard Hoffman (1913 - 1979) American LIFE magazine photographer and documentary photographer, first American photographer on the ground at Hiroshima and Nagasaki after the atomic bomb was dropped in 1945; Alfred E. Stearns, Chairman Overseas Schools Committee; Colonel Hugh J. Deeney, Chief of the Adjutant General Division; Col Harold R. Turner, first commander of White Sands Missile Proving Ground; Guy Sylvestre (Jean-Guy Sylvestre), OC, FRSC (1918 -2010) Canadian literary critic, librarian and civil servant; Rear Admiral Barry Kennedy Atkins (1911 -2005) officer of the United States Navy best known for his achievements as a destroyer captain in World War II; R. Burdell Bixby, prominent Republican of NY State; Robert W. Hamilton, justice of the Texas Supreme Court, regarding a Radford school girl reference; Colombian world federalist Santiago Gutiérrez; M.S. Sundaram Head of Education, Indian embassy; Raymond L. Telles, Jr. (b. 1915) was the first Mexican-American Mayor of a major American city, El Paso, Texas (3 letters); Ángela Acuña de Chacón, Chilean who served as commissioner 1960-1972 on the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights; William G. Stark, Consul General of Canada; Rene Mascarenas Miranda, Municipal President (mayor) of Juarez; Gordon Llewellyn Allott (1907-1989) Republican politician; Mrs. William Barclay Parsons, president of the National Council of Women of the United States; John Koehler Gerhart (1907 - 1981) United States Air Force four star general; J. T. Rutherford (1921 - 2006) United States Representative from Texas; R. G. Follis, Chairman of Board. Standard Oil Company of California; Robert John Morris (1914-1996) President of the University of Dallas, American anti-Communist activist (2 notes); Karl Robin Bendetsen (1907 -1989 remembered primarily for his role as architect of the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II; Elmer Ellis (1901 - 1989) American educator and fourteenth president of the University of Missouri; historian C.L. Sonnichsen; Marshall S. Carter, Deputy Director of Central Intelligence (CIA); Millicent C. McIntosh 1898-2001, fourth dean of Barnard College (1947-1952) and the College's first president - this is the last letter, dated 1962 and in it, Dr. Templin is asking for McIntosh to help with providing a successor to the headship at Radford - Templin was soon to retire and died relatively soon afterwards. Some of the letters and notes are very short, with limited content; others more voluminous.Additional materials include: letters to another Templin family member from Scott Wike Lucas (1892 - 1968) two-term Democratic United States Senator (1939-1951) from Illinois and Joel Bennett Clark (1890 -1954), better known as Bennett Champ Clark, Democratic United States Senator from Missouri from 1933 until 1945, later a United States federal judge; and a few other letters; an undated letter to Templin from pianist Ola Gulledge; a two -page undated letter on The American School Foundation Mexico letterhead; a few letters from Frank S. Ross, Major Gen. U.S. Army regarding the Templin War Museum project; a clipped signature of Alvan Tufts Fuller (1878 -1958) and one of John Kieran; and a unidentified sepia-tone matte-finish photograph circa 1920s that may be Dr. Templin or perhaps a friend; a few of the items with the original mailing envelopes; many letters with old adhesive residue from being mounted at some time, some with old tape marks in the corners, some of the items trimmed as if to accommodate in a smaller frame or album (not here); old fold lines, ageing; some with corner-attrition due to being removed; in overall good to very good condition and an interesting group of material encompassing the rich educational, business and personal life of this well-known Texas woman educator, whose contacts spanned the United States and the world. Item #21397
Price: $3,500.00


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Open Burning Information• Citizens' Guide to Residential Open Burning • Citizens' Guide to Residential Open Burning (Espanol)• Open Burning Prohibitions, Approvals and Notifications • Open Burning FAQ • Open Burning by Fire Companies • Citizens' Guide to Prescribed Burning
Delaware's Division of Air Quality Regulation 1113 defines open burning as: Any outdoor fire or outdoor smoke producing process from which the products of combustion are emitted directly into the ambient air. This does not include incinerators, boilers, or heaters used in process operations.
Five types of open burning activities are covered by Delaware's Open Burning Regulation:• Residential burning of small amounts of yard/garden material by a homeowner. • Recreational burning such as cooking fires, campfires, patio fire pits or ceremonial bonfires by organized groups. • Demolition of structures by intentional burning for the purposes of firefighting instruction. • Prescribed burning for forest and land management, and • Agricultural burning for crop residue, field maintenance and land clearing for agricultural operations.Open burning restrictions are in effect throughout Delaware from May 1 through September 30 (this five-month timeframe is considered the Ozone Season), and when the Delaware State Fire Marshal issues a ban on all outdoor burning. Open burining is also prohibited on Air Quality Action days when the State's air quality has been forecast by the Regional Air Quality Partnership (AQP) to be unhealthy. Forecasts are provided on the DNREC website or by calling the AQP information line at 1-800-872-7261. Check the forecast daily to determine if an Air Quality Action Day has been forecasted prohibiting open burning activity. Finally, certain items are strictly prohibited from being burned at any time. These items include, but are not limited to garbage, grass, and leaves.
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We all have our own opinion about the PlayStation Move and motion gaming in general, and when Patrick Bach, an Executive Producer at DICE (who are working on Battlefield 4), was asked by Edge about their thoughts on motion controls, he didn't hold back:
We are not interested in things that don't make the game better. There are a lot of gimmicks – people throwing money at us – 'can you implement support for this quirky control thing'. No, it doesn't make the game better. We are extremely open to innovation, but if it's a gimmick, there's no point unless it adds value to the player. Touch screens used to be a gimmick, because no-one could get it to work until iPhone came out and used it right. It adds to the experience, and now everyone is doing it. To us it's the same with motion control and perceptual gaming in general; if it adds, great. If it's a gimmick, ignore it.
So, unless they find a really good use for the PlayStation Move within Battlefield 4, expect to play it with just the DualShock 3.
What do you think about DICE's stance on motion controls? Let us know in the comments below.
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As much as marketing campaigns and the media want us to believe that fat loss is achievable with their latest supplement, a hew hype fitness food or some random exercise technique (all my shake weight crew say heyyyyyy). Fat loss is not a simple phenomenon, there are many levels as to what goes into allowing someone to lose not just weight but body fat. We've all heard the "you should eat more protein, use high intensity interval training until you puke" advice. On the other hand we can simply embark on a journey of self discovery. This is the least popular answer as it takes time and doesn't give instant results. Spoiler Alert – Nothing gives instant results.
The purpose of this article is not to highlight how great of a coach I am and "hey everyone, come see how my client lost all this weight" in my best Ron Burgundy voice. In fact its a story of how you can have a coach, have all the information at hand as to what you should do to get closer to your goals. However, if you are not ready to embark on a journey that will include changing habits then theres a high likelihood that change may not happen for a long time. That is exactly what happened here.
The Pillars of Health podcast lays out the four areas that we believe need to be in balance in order to live your best life. The pillars of health include stress management, sleep, exercise and nutrition. If you are excelling in one and none of the others then that will not help you create homeostasis within your own life.
"Put people in a position to be successful".
My client Jose gracefully agreed to be my case study for this article. Jose successfully changed course and lost 30lbs over four months in 2017 and now feels and looks great, sleeps better and has more energy than before. So how did he get to the promised land?
A quick synopsis of Jose as well as his training history with yours truly.
We started training together five years ago and at the same time we started a two way journey of education. I coached him on areas incorporated in the four pillars of health. In return I was also educated on how the human brain works and primarily how as a coach your job is more complex than "you need to eat this, go to bed at 9pm and stop stressing". Simply telling people to change their habits is probably the worst way to try and move the person forward towards their goals. Read "The Power of Habit" for a more in depth explanation of this. Here's a clue, your brain uses reward to choose what you do. We would also discuss the NFL and how the Patriots (Jose) and Giants (JC) fare. Needless to say he has had more ups than downs in this department. Jose is from Puerto Rico and laid some knowledge on me when I was preparing for my citizenship test. You could say he my favorite Boricua!
When it comes to fat loss I sometimes think of the Bermuda triangle. The Bermuda triangle represents your brain not fat loss in this example. There are a lot of ideas and myths swirling around as to what you need to do in order to accomplish fat loss and a lot of these can get lost in the triangle (our brains) when it comes to understanding what and how to succeed in accomplishing fat loss.
Education plays a huge role in losing weight. When people have a realization to want to change themselves and their habits instead of it being forced down their throat (insert "The Biggest Loser" show here) they are more likely to embrace a new habit to improve their life than simply trying to follow orders. That instant when you know you need to make a change and incorporate ways to help this new habit stick is down to intrinsic motivation. No matter how good of a coach you are, you cannot force someone into change, all you can do is provide reasons and value as to why they should.
Down through the years, Jose would go for his annual doctor check up and after weighing in he would return with the same weight year after year if not an increase. If you allow for stressful events that occur in ones life, it is fully expected that an individual will put on weight during a divorce, unemployment, loss of a loved one etc. This can be unavoidable in the majority of cases. A stressful life event such as the examples mentioned previously may be in addition to a bunch of current bad habits such as a stub optimal sleep routine, eating out a lot, too much screen time, a high stress job that comes home with them; you get the idea.
From talking to Jose during his training sessions and also outside of the gym I was initially alarmed by how late he was going to bed. The "I have to get this work done" mentality was robbing him of priceless hours of shut eye. He was also ordering out a lot and not preparing any meals at home. To cap off the list he tends to worry and stress a lot about things he may not necessarily be able to change or impact in any way. My first action was to recommended he track his sleep patterns and even for a while his Heart Rate Variability first thing in the morning. We discussed guidelines on sleep and best practices, eliminating screen time and planning meals for the week ahead. Some new habits stuck, some didn't. Depending on how much sleep Jose got the night before, his lift that day would be altered to suit how he was feeling.
Something had to give. Jose decided to make a change. It took a mini series of events to change his habits. Jose and his girlfriend, Sarah, wanted to eat better as the the weight gain had gotten to a point where he was aware of it more and more. Jose had a friends wedding coming up and tried on an old suit. It didn't fit, not that Jose was surprised but that hit home, hard! The realization took over, "If I dont make a change then my health will continue to deteriorate". A line was drawn, a realization occurred.
Around the same time Jose received a weight loss initiative card from his employer and he decided along with Sarah to pursue a healthier more balanced approach to how they ate. It was an online food guide with a once weekly meet up with the group in person.
What changed?
Jose had a blue print of what was acceptable portion sizes, what counts as a snack…….what one cup of almonds looks like, yes, much smaller than he previously thought!
- Meals were now being planned for the week ahead
- Meals were being prepared at home and as a couple with his girlfriend Sarah.
- They ate out less as a result
- Sticking to a set bed time was prioritized
- Not allowing outside events to drastically increase stress
The card in the mail was the straw that broke the camels back. Not only did they decide to create a new habit, it stuck because they held each other accountable. Food planning for the week is a big first step, putting it into motion week after week is an enormous second step. Jose also started to go to bed earlier and not look at certain political articles that would raise his stress levels……..not mentioning any specific political figures names here.
Over the course of three months Jose lost 30lbs and continues to reap the benefits of an optimal nutritional program, proper stress management and better sleep hygiene. My role in all of this was to plant the seed early on. As a strength coach you cannot force someone to create a new habit, let alone make it stick. Jose had a few realizations in a short space of time. He was always consistent with his workouts but allowed the other pillars of health to fluctuate out of control. Now that he has more of a balanced system in place he enjoys meals out once in a while and can also do more chin ups than ever before.
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Item bodies several algorithms (such as sample sets) that make this plug-in easy to expand and extend with new compressors/limiters models in the future. Neo Dynamic starts with 10 compressors/limiters, modelled after famous brand names such as SSL, ,TubeTech and so on. Each of these has their own famous "flavors" ready to use. Sound Magic Modeling Technology accurately models every nuance of these famous compressors and limiters. It took years to model each knob and every control on the real hardware, but the results are amazing.
When we did phase cancelling tests comparing our models with the originals, we got a result of 43dB decreases in volume indicating a 99.5% similarity with the original hardware. Neo Dynamic is easier to use than traditional compressors because of it's by Sensor Network Technology. When using compressors/limiters, it's easy to hear the big problems such as over compressing and distortions.
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All of us at Unclutterer hope you had a terrific 2010 and would like to wish you a great 2011! Our team has today and tomorrow off from work, but don't forget you can always jump into the Forums and join the conversation there. We'll return in the new year to share more Uncluttering insights.
If you aren't a regular follower of Erin's RealSimple.com column, also consider checking out "Three Year-End Organizing Queries" and "Creating Uncluttering and Organizing Resolutions for 2011."
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The great demotions
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As we grow and learn more about the vastness and complexity of the universe, we are continually being "demoted" from a position of cosmic privilege to one of profound interdependency.
Individual growth and development follows a similar course. Each of us must learn that we are not the center of the universe. Our thoughts, wishes, and desires do not directly influence events, nor can we control the thoughts and feelings of those around us. We can't make anyone love us, and we can't prevent anyone from leaving us. As we grow into maturity, we are tasked with letting go of our individual conceits and facing down our own narcissism. Learning to be flexible requires letting go of the need for control. Learning to truly see others requires letting go of our expectations. Learning to love means developing the ability to value others – not just for their similarities to ourselves – but also for their differences.
We have good reason for humility."
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A Pleiades Poem
Pleiades Poem: a seven line poem with a one word title. Each line begins with the same letter as the title.
It seemed only proper. (In Greek mythology, Maia is the eldest of the seven sisters known as the Pleiades)
Mountain nymph of the lively black eyes
Maiden so shy, she stayed in her cave secluded
Mane of rich violet tresses still enthralled Zeus
Magick's Grandmother, to Zeus she bore Hermes
Merry goddess whose warmth brings spring's erupting
Memories remain of a power more ancient
Maiesta, the Bona Dea, the great Earth Mother
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"We can't always get everything in the current game, but in the future we want to hit those things and give the fans what they're after."
When Star Wars Battlefront was announced, everyone was excited- DICE would be bringing back the classic Star Wars shooter franchise, and they would be modernizing it? What was not to like? But then, the final game released and was a significant disappointment- it was far worse off than Star Wars Battlefront 2 had been in just about every way.
In true DICE fashion, the studio has been working on turning that around since. And in an interview with Eurogamer, DICE's producer Paul Keslin acknowledged the game's poor reception.
"The reception was mixed," he said. "We've been listening to a lot of the feedback since launch and even post-launch as we've been adding new things. We've announced the next game that's coming out – those are things we're look to tackle in the future. We can't always get everything in the current game, but in the future we want to hit those things and give the fans what they're after."
While true, this is unlikely to endear the game to fans who bought their first game hoping to get more of what they had enjoyed the originals. But, with that said, I do want to, yet again, give DICE kudos and credit for always being so responsive to what their fans and community want- they truly are unlike other developers on the market with that.
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Another day, another note( or whatever) card . This one was created with the sketch from CAS(e) This Sketch. The digi is from A Day for Daisies. I made several 3poppy cards and can easily put any sentiment i need……
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I used the sketch from Cas(e) this sketch. The image is a Day for Daisies daisy birdbath… too many daisies for one day?
beaded mermaid
Three challenges this morning the sketch form Cas(e) this sketch, the colors from Color Throwdown and the use beads or pearls challenge from A day for Daisies... i didn't use a bead i used purple glittery sprickles to paint one on her.
frogs balloons
Its Friday so here's two challenges with one of my favorite frogs digies from a day for daisies. The challenges are Cas(e) this Sketch and the colors of colourQ. I love frogs especially flying ones!
special mucha
Three challenges this morning the sketch form CAS(e) this Sketch, the colors form Color Throwdown and A Day for Daisies – Mucha love using one of their new Mucha Style flower digies. I used part of a sentiment from the desert diva. (cut half off to make it match sketch) Love her freebie sentiments!!!
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is it fall already, sure feels like summer except the evenings are a little cooler i think…. boy its been a thot summer…
with the challenges of Casology- moon and the cas(e) this sketch sketch heres what i came up with a all themed card, even though its not quite fall! The digital stamp is fron Rick St Dennis, I've had it a few years and love it mostly in October!
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The Downy Birch or Common White Birch, Betula pubescens, is an upright native tree with pale grey mature bark. It grows in any soil apart from chalk and especially likes damp sites. It has good autumn colour and its leaves support several species of butterfly caterpillar.
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In the past, birch bark was very valuable because it is oily, waterproof and flexible when heated. It was used to make all sorts of items related to water, from boats to buckets to roofs to hats. Birch was associated with fertility and bundles of birch twigs were used in Medieval times to flog criminals. You might find birch twigs in a traditional Swedish sauna to lightly whip your back with, which is supposed to enhance your detox. Birch wood isn't very commercially valuable these days; it is mostly used for paper pulp and disposable things like toothpicks an dmatches. It burns well, if a little quickly.


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The Life of a Dog: Sam's posts from 8/26/04 through 10/5/05This blog is by Sam, the beautiful all-black German Shepherd Dog. Nearly 300 posts chronicle his life from the day he was rescued from the Humane Society, to the day he took his final nap, a period of 13 1/2 months. Most entries are written by Sam himself; a few are written by his pet guardian.
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Monday living...
So here we are, Monday, 27th August in the auspicious year of 2012.
I had a full weekend as usual & Sunday was as busy as ever with readings at both Cala Llena market and then Elements Restaurant in the evening. I
The weather was wonderfully cooler in Ibiza yesterday and we actually had a..........wait for it...CLOUDY day!!!! Sitting under the carob tree at the market and feeling the cool breeze rush through to my stall, I was reminded of life in England & the beauty of a cloudy day like this! Easy to say when you are living on a Mediterranean island with around 300 days of sunshine I suppose but all the same, I welcomed the clouds with open arms.
The vibe in the market was lively yesterday due to the beaches being less attractive I suppose. I personally adore a cloudy day on the beach but with perhaps just 7 or 14 days to enjoy the glaring golden sun, it can be disappointing to have to find another something to do when you are here on your precious beach holiday. The good thing to watch though was that people´s smiles had returned with the coolness. August heat is very tiring and it can make everyone irritated & tired so yesterday I was more than happy to feel the relief in everyone´s faces and to return to a more typical chilled Ibiza vibe. Smiles and happy conversations were resumed and, perhaps for just one day, we were all let off the sunshine´s blazing hook, and allowed to breathe a bit more deeply!
I gave 3 readings at the market yesterday & what was clear was that this journey we are all taking can only be taken alone. I receive many questions about relating and relationships and lately, the most common guidance which comes through is that no matter whether we are single, married or in a long term or series of shorter relationships, we must constantly be responsible for ourselves and our own process. No-one is to blame for how we feel and no-one can for that matter, make us feel better.
What I see so, so, so much now is that many people are simply having to grow from co-dependency and from a general feeling of reliance on others or waiting for the "one" to arrive! We are all being squeezed, squashed and quite literally pressured to find our own inner power, peace & truth. It is not "out there" and it is certainly not on hold until we fall in love with another. Falling in love with yourself may sound a bit strange but this is indeed what we must do. Love is extremely available to us and the door opens the opposite way to the way we have been pushing & pulling. In fact there is no push and pull, we are already inside. The door is always open.
My week has personally felt quiet amazing and I too am growing in this feeling of being at peace just with me. Funny thing is, the more I feel this, the more life offers me all I was trying for before! The less I push or worry, the more that which I desired is already given to me on a golden plate. Some lesson! I know this intellectually of course but to be able to have the courage to wait and to allow and to surrender to what is & to see life unfold for me, is quite another story.
Facing our fears and accepting life and knowing that our own perceptions need to be cleared, this is the work of the awake human being in 2012. Life is good. Life is miraculous. Can we see it? That is up to us!
So, today Goddessa launched a new teaching on the website, a weekly look at a Goddess wisdom and today was Yemanya, the goddess who awakens us to what is already perhaps in front of our eyes. My week has been very much like this and I have noticed how much I already have, how many wise men and women who are supporting me on my journey and this feels wonderful! Focussing more on what we have and on gratitude for this, is of course what brings more of it to us so I will be making sure Yemanya is in my mind this week as I move ever more deeply into my Goddessa creation here on Ibiza.
I want to thank my dear friend Cheryl Slater for her encouragement last week and her suggestions that I include a weekly update and also that I start this blog site. Cheryl creates branded business pages on Facebook (link below) and she supports people in raising their profile through social media. You can find out more from her page.
I wish you all a wonderful week wherever you are and look forwards to your feedback on how Yemanya is helping you in your daily life! Don´t miss those GOLDEN OPPORTUNTIES now will you?
Much love to you, gentleness, kindness & peace
Jules xxx
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SCRIPTURE Remind people to … be prepared and willing to do any upright and honorable work (Titus 3:1, AMP). … I want you to insist steadfastly, so that those who have believed in (trusted in, relied on) God may me … Continue reading
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Added article entitled "The Holy Spirit's Role in Evangelism," by Brian Trenhaile. This article discussing the Great Commision and discusses various practical ways that the Holy Spirit assists the church in carrying out it's divine mandate.
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The article "Discovering and Developing the Leader Within" is now added to this website. Scripture are given to show that it was always God's intent is for all Christians to be leaders. Recommended personal development traits and tapping into available … Continue reading
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Added a new article entitled "Discovering and Developing Leadership in Others." Among other things this piece describes how to find and develop church leaders. Evangelism is emphasized in this process and the result is explosive growth through the use of … Continue reading
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This nugget of truth, Resting in Christ, explains the foundations of entering into the rest of God. Primary focus is upon relationship with Christ and believing in the finished work of Christ.
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- Reservations: Yes
- Site Pad Material: tight but level pull-through and back-in sites with paved spaces
- Water: Available at spigots and dump station
- Electricity: No
- Sewer: No
- Laundry: Yes, auxiliary building with showers as well.
- Cable TV: No
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- Dump Station: Dump station available to guests and $5 fee for non-guests
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This was a packed national park campground that we would not stay at again. Considering we had just been boondocking with a few other people for two weeks, this was a huge shock to the system. We considered going to find a boondocking site outside of the park but didn't want to forfeit our reservation fees we had already paid. Yellowstone is so large that driving into the park wouldn't really have made a big difference from staying inside it.
There are huge loops with many sites per loop. You have no privacy and are surrounded by loud neighbors. The air was filled with smoke from the countless campfires that burned most of the night. Granted, we were there in peak season.
There are amenities that were nice, a dish washing station, gas station and general store, right down the street.
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It is indeed a fact that the men of today treat hair fall problems as a very fearful symptom of ageing. This is also the reason as to why they consider baldness as a discouraging physical change for them. Irrespective of your age the thinning of the hairs is certainly a very bad experience. However, you need to worry as the hair transplant is here to solve this problem of yours.
Wearing of hats or spraying on wigs is not popular anymore. Due to the latest updates in the medical field, it will be possible for you to eliminate these problems with a hair transplant surgery. When you go about selecting a cost effective transplant surgery, you will be able to get plenty of benefits. The surgery takes only a few hours. Moreover, it has a minimum downtime.
In spite of the fact that the hair transplant has lots of procedural advantages, the people mainly look at its psychological advantages. The Roman gods as well as the Egyptian pharaohs consider that a head full of hairs is a symbol of power and admiration. This belief still exists in our society.
If you are bald then it may be that you are undergoing severe depression. Moreover, it can also be that your self-esteem and self-confidence is on its downward trend. You may also have to face social embarrassment, especially in big gatherings. Lots of people are there who are not aware about the procedures of hair transplant. This thought puzzles as well as confuses them even more.
Hair transplant is a very excellent treatment for baldness. The surgery is very similar to the real tufts. Moreover, it will also impart a natural look on you over a period of time. You will be able to get rid of the awkward looks as well as the embarrassing pranks. The results are slow. However, they are pretty natural. In this way, it is with the help of this sort of surgery that you will certainly be able to restore your confidence over a period of time.
Also, the long term physiological advantages are fascinating. A good cosmetic surgeon will always boost the morale as well as the self-confidence of their patients. The surgeons performing hair transplant will want to provide their patients with a quality service. Hence when the surgery is completed, you will certainly get your confidence back.


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The relentless campaign to find and sink Germany's WWII battleship, the Tirpitz, left its mark on the landscape that is evident even today.
The largest vessel in Hitler's Kriegsmarine, it was stationed for much of the war along the Norwegian coast to deter an Allied invasion.
The German navy would hide the ship in fjords and screen it with chemical fog.
This "smoke" did enormous damage to the surrounding trees which is recorded in their growth rings.
Claudia Hartl, from the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany, stumbled across the impact while examining pines at Kåfjord near Alta.
The dendrochronologist was collecting wood cores to build up a picture of past climate in the area. Severe cold and even infestation from insects can severely stunt annual growth in a stand, but neither of these causes could explain the total absence of rings seen in some trees dated to 1945.
A colleague suggested it could have something to do with the Tirpitz, which was anchored the previous year at Kåfjord where it was attacked by Allied bombers.
Archive documents show the ship released chlorosulphuric acid to camouflage its position.
"We think this artificial smoke damaged the needles on the trees," Dr Hartl told BBC News.
"If trees don't have needles they can't photosynthesise and they can't produce biomass. In pine trees, needles usually last from three to seven years because they're evergreens. So, if the trees lose their needles, it can take a very long time for them to recover."
In one tree, there is no growth seen for nine years from 1945. "Afterwards, it recovered but it took 30 years to get back to normal growth. It's still there; it's still alive, and it's a very impressive tree," Dr Hartl said.
In other pines, rings are present but they are extremely thin – easy to miss. As expected, sampling shows the impacts falling off with distance. But it is only at 4km that trees start to display no effects.
The Tirpitz sustained some damage at Kåfjord. However, a continuous seek-and-destroy campaign eventually caught up with the battleship and it was sunk by RAF Lancasters in late 1944 in Tromso fjord further to the west.
Dr Hartl believes her "warfare dendrochronology" will find similar cases elsewhere.
"I think it's really interesting that the effects of one engagement are still evident in the forests of northern Norway more than 70 years later. In other places in Europe, they also used this artificial smoke and may be also other chemicals. So perhaps you can find similar patterns and effects from WWII."
The Mainz researcher presented her research here at the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly in Vienna, Austria.


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An extra stop on the BLOG HOP!!
My awesome friends over at Fancy Tiger posted about The Staple Dress yesterday!
They are carrying the patterns in their brick and mortar store, in Denver, CO.
The dresses they've made are so awesome, I just had to share.
^ Fancy Tiger Crew - Claudia, Caitlin and Jaime in their Staples (I want to steal those orange shoes!!!!)
^ Look, Jaime made 2!! :)
Jaime and Amber are great ladies and if I am ever anywhere close to Denver I am running straight to their shop!
From seeing pictures alone, I can honestly say; It's the stuff dreams are made of!
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I first learned Chris Fairchild won the 2011 SST 120 UIM/APBA World Championship Sunday, July 24, in a voice mail from my photographer buddy, Paul Kemiel. The championship consists of four heats of racing at the PNC Trenton Roar on the River outboard tunnel boat race, an annual event that takes place on the Detroit River in Trenton, Michigan. Chris won the event with an OptiMax 200XS SST race outboard, defeating a field of 15 boats, including defending SST 120 World Champion and fellow OptiMax competitor Jimmie Merleau.
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Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Getting Back to Normal
This lovely Blue Moon clematis has been blooming on the gazebo.
The pond iris are blooming.
This yellow tree peony came up with one blossom.
Red Charm peony is blooming its head off.
Still some columbines blooming. Most of these we started from seed a few years ago.
The flag iris are still blooming; most out front and some in the back garden.
Kim catches me contemplating the garden. You can see Chelsea under my seat and my glass of wine on the side arm. I was updating my garden journal.
(The wine helps.)
And Kim gives Tootsie a little lovin'.
9 comments:
- Goneferalinidaho said...
love the first pic!
- June 2, 2010 at 5:45 PM
- Rosemary said...
What a lovely spot to contemplate the garden..... Your tree peony is lovely as are all the early summer flowers.
- June 5, 2010 at 8:35 AM
- Pat said...
The Red Charm peony is a knock out !
What a life...great gardens to relax in and wine and cheese to top it off.
Looks like you're on vacation. :)
- June 7, 2010 at 3:49 PM
- Catherine@AGardenerinProgress said...
Relaxing in the garden with a snack and wine sounds perfect! We might get warm enough for that this weekend. Your garden looks so pretty. I hope my pond irises will bloom next Spring. My pond plants are way behind this year.
- June 7, 2010 at 5:52 PM
- François said...
le nouveau look de Kim lui va à ravir, j'aime beaucoup ! Si je te disais que j'ai une grosse envie de partir loin et d'oublier tout, tu me croirais ..? pas trop le moral en ce moment, j'ai envie d'oublier la vie par moment ... bisous
- June 8, 2010 at 10:00 PM
- Prairie Chicken... said...
- June 9, 2010 at 8:50 PM
- rose of Walk in the Woods, LLC said...
What sweet, beautiful, charming, peaceful expressions. Thanks for sharing your world with us.
- June 14, 2010 at 5:32 AM
- Laura Paine Carr said...
The photo of you with journal and wine is not only beautiful, but inspiring. Unfortunately, I've already written in my journal, but all is not lost: It's time for a glass of wine!
- June 16, 2010 at 6:31 PM
- Kathleen said...
Sounds like you've been busy this summer Victoria. It's always funny to me that we wait for summer, thinking we're going to relax, then it ends up being a crazy time of year!
Your garden is a terrific place to relax tho. It looks just beautiful. I have a thing for foxgloves too but hardly ever can get them to overwinter. Interesting the chickens can eat the leaves and not get sick (or worse).
Your kitchen project is going to be wonderful once it's done. I can imagine the inconvenience tho...
Happy summer!
ps great photo of your hubby & tootsie. Do chickens like receiving affection??
- July 18, 2010 at 4:31 PM


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The Planning Board chair and Town Planner will be meeting to organize all materials for Short-Term Rentals discussion with Planning Board meeting later in the day. This work will include reviewing / consolidating / editing / preparing for efficient discussion all Subcommittee and other stakeholders' proposed changes to draft bylaw submitted by the Town. We also will work on a policy analysis rubric.
We are posting this as a Public Meeting in case other members of the Short-Term Rentals subcommittee or the Planning Board want to stop by, examine the work in progress, make additions/suggestions in advance of the 6 p.m. meeting.
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You're a passion-fuelled entrepreneur and you know that things don't just happen.
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Finally, I have time to explain. As I mention, Eric is the brave one. He always have my back. He's my soulmate. He's my twin. We both have a love that we both can't describe, but it's nothing bad.
The huge giant of the man began to questioned my half asleep brother.
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Whether you are an experienced scooterist, or a newbie, why not check out the latest and greatest scooter models at your local Missouri scooter dealer? Or Better yet, schedule a test drive! Distance: If you're going to buy one then you're going to have to transport it. Transporting a scooter costs money, especially if you have to rent a trailer. Make sure you calculate this cost into the overall cost of the scooter. On the other hand if you have your M class license and you go to a MO scooter dealer, you could drive it off the lot and straight home.
Scooter Dealers in Kansas City Metro Area
Reno's carries a full line of Yamaha, Wave Runner, Can Am ATV, Spyder Roadster, Commander, Sea Doo PWC, Aprillia, Vespa, and Piaggio. We are a full service dealership with parts, accessories, motor clothes, and riding apparel. We offer full service, maintenance, repair, and performance equipment for your machine. How do we stay small and sell big? It's simple: years of experience. At Reno's Powersports, Inc. our mission is to offer you the latest in parts and products, at the best prices, and with unparalleled service.
Support Your Local Economy: Did you know that your local shop is likely owned by a small business? If you want to support your local economy, put money back into your area and improve your area then purchasing local is the way to go.
All Missouri Scooter Dealers
|MO Scooter Dealer
|Phone Number
|Scooter Makes
|Advantage Powersports
|Kansas City
|Approved Automotive Powersports
|Big St. Charles Motorsports
|St. Charles
|Brad's Scooters
|St. Charles
|Brookfield Auto Sales & Service
|Dell's Powersports
|Blue Springs
|Dick's Cycles
|Donelson Cycles
|St. Louis
|Fenton Power Sports
|Fort Awesome Powersports
|Flying Tiger Motorcycles
|St. Louis
|Honda of the Ozarks
|Jim Trenary Motorsports
|Jones Honda
|Kiss My Gas Scooters
|Larry's Motorsports
|Jefferson City
|Lincoln Powersports
|Moscow Mills
|LSK Lebanon
|Mega Motorsports
|West Plains
|Midwest Sports Center
|M & M Motorsports
|Kansas City
|Moto Europa
|St. Louis
|Mungenast Motorsports
|St. Louis
|Powersports of Joplin
|QC Moto
|Reno's Powersports KC
|Kansas City
|Vespa, Piaggio, Aprilia, Yamaha,
|Rich's Cycle Center
|St. Louis
|Rockroad Scooter Company
|St. Louis
|Scooter Dave Motorsports
|Scooter Folk
|Scooters & More
|Scooter Town
|Stahlman Powersports
|St. Louis
|New & Used Sales
|Super Scooters North
|Super Scooters South
|SEMO Motor Sports
|Springfield Powersports
|St. Louis Powersports
|St. Louis
|Super Scooter Shop
|Youngblood Powersports
Repair and Maintenance: Another thing to consider is that you should be able to take your scooter back to the local dealer at any time for a repair. If you purchased elsewhere then you're going to have to travel just to have your scooter repaired. A local business will be faster, more reliable and cost less money. Usually a scooter dealer is the best place to have yours repaired because they are more likely to have the expertise you need.
Scooters in Missouri
Expertise: Last but not least, a dealer will be someone that you can visit or call at any time for help with your scooter. Whether you want to know where to get modifications, how to get your M class license or just know more about the industry, benefits and lifestyle, chances are you can find the information at a local Missouri scooter shop.
The confusion between mopeds and scooters is prevalent because both bikes are lightweight model motorcycles and over time, many of their characteristics have become interchanged. Today, both are very similar in appearance and style, and even manufacturers may sometimes confuse the two titles. As a rule of thumb, just choose a model based on what you want to use it for.
Choosing a motor scooter should involve research based on the capabilities and options presented by the bike as well finding the right scooter dealers. Setting a budget and sticking to it can also help buyers to choose the bike they want without going over the price they can afford. Usually what the scooter will be used for, such as driving between work, or driving for fun, or transporting groceries or etc. should be used as a major determining decision before choosing the bike. Many scooter companies offer multiple models so make sure that you check out your options, compare prices, and research your needs before a purchase.
Things to look for when purchasing a used scooter
There are several things you need to see and keep in mind before purchasing a used motor scooter. If you don't have enough knowledge about its repair work and parts, we prefer you to buy a new scooter. Or if you've someone who is a professional in such field than you can ask he or she about its necessary components and facts that should be kept in mind before buying a used one. Let's have a look at some facts that should be focused before purchasing a used scooter.
First of all, start with its Engine. Will it turn over? If it does, but somehow it doesn't start, it could be a problem with start of the fuel. Take the gas top off and have a look inside the tank. In the event that it's corroded the crab is most likely stopped up and needs a proper cleaning, as will the gas tank and fuel lines. Take a look at the motor, are the motor parts split, or canvassed in oil and slop?
Secondly, check its electrical and cable, check for start by evacuating the fitting wire and putting a screwdriver toward the finish of attachment wire and hold it close to the start plug, kick it over and search for a start to bounce from the screw driver to the attachment. Check the miles on the speedometer. Does it coordinate the wear and appearance of the bicycle? Verify whether the speedometer link is associated. Take a gander at the links and levers, do they work easily or do they tie and are corroded?
Scooter Clubs in Missouri
Springfield Vintage Scooter Club 30 Days Scooter Gang
Going down to alignment, rectify the front end, and afterward go to 8 feet before the bicycle, hunch down and look at the front forks. They tend to be straight and even. Sometimes, the handlebars might be bowed and may make the forks give off an impression of being aligned by sight. Check this twice by sitting on the bicycle and looking down at the position of the tire when the bars are straight. If the bicycle works and runs, check on its performance, that after completely warmly up how it works on ground level and slopes. If you hear a screeching sound, it might be a problem of brakes. Does it swing or bubble while driving? If it does, then it could be matter of front wheel alteration.
Some signs that you don't have to ignore and can be bad for you, if it shakes than it could be due to bad tires. Carefully listen to the engine internal voices. Make sure you discuss its history with the dealer after your test drive. After some moments, look down and around the scooter body, make sure it doesn't have serious damage seals like, fuel tank, crank seals or transmission seals. Then start it again, check the voices that come while you start it and how smoothly does it starts? How does it appear? Isn't it painted again due to some accident or anything? Does it have any damage repair on its body? Look for the damaged parts. Make sure it is well maintained, and you aren't being charged for a useless piece of trap.
Last but not the least make sure that it has all the legal registration papers, isn't stolen or charged for some robbery. You can see it details through online sites, its registration ids and various stuff. You can go to the police station of its respective area and have details from the Sheriff. Look for the whole market for its rate and don't just stick to one dealer, go have a look at various dealers so you might have an idea about the price.
Check out: Montana scooters
MO Scooter Laws
Scooter laws vary from state to state. For more information about scooter laws and licensing requirements in the state of Missouri,


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7 rules of communications from the office pup
As a professional communicator, it's easy to classify yourself as a people person. At Branigan, we not only specialize in communicating with people, we're excellent with dogs. Bear Branigan, the spunky black lab puppy, is getting on-the-job-training in the finer points of office etiquette. He runs, he plays, he goes through your trash …
If you're thinking, "Bridget, you a crazy dog person," you're correct. I don't think it takes a crazy dog person to realize there's a lot to learn from our four-legged friend.
1. Life is exciting! Don't take it for granted. Dogs are experts at reminding humans just how wonderful it is to be alive.
2. Feeling stumped? Go for a walk, or a quick run around the office — just be careful to avoid slamming headfirst into glass doors.
3. Say hello to your co-workers each morning.
4. Take a moment to unwind. Too much stress will affect your performance and your health.
5. Careful when eating handfuls of granola at your desk, the crumbs (and expert crumb eater) will give you away.
6. Eye contact is a very effective form of communication.
7. Everyone is important. Regardless of your co-worker's title or client's budget, everyone deserves to be treated with professionalism and kindness.
In fact, it's not just us who believe Bear improves the office environment. Studies have proven that office dogs reduce work-related stress and increase job satisfaction. I couldn't agree more. Just, please don't tell my cat.
— Bridget Franke, assistant account executive


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About AARS
Throughout its 80 years, the Møller-family has played a central role in Norway's social development. Today, the family's ownership and trade are gathered in the family and holding company called Aars. The name of the company dates back to Harald Aars Møller who founded what is today known as MøllerGruppen. Now, 3rd and 4th generation owners are the active leadership of this company.
"Aars will secure a stable and long term economic growth for the owners, in accordance with the risk profile the owners see fit. The ambition is that Aars will be the best place for the family to express their ownership" says CEO in Aars Sigurd Haavik.
Some of the important tasks set to help us reach this ambitious goal is to support the owners by being active and good owners of the businesses that the family owns. Aars has the day to day responsibility of making family's financial investments. Working closely with our ventures, Aars also takes responsibility of the family's societal engagements.
The family started with a car dealership and a mechanical workshop in Strømmen, just outside of Oslo. Today, the ownership reaches across many businesses in Norway, Sweden, and the Baltics.
The car business, MøllerGruppen, still holds the position of core business. In addition, we own, lead and develop real estates close to cities through Møller Eiendom, and we invest and engage with what we think will benefit from our active ownership through Katalysator. But the journey doesn't stop here.
Throughout the generations, the family has created value in the form of customer experiences, experience, knowledge, and capital. These values are generated by smart and hard working people, working with the society around us. Those are values we are interested in progressively developing further, to make it as great as possible for those set to take over from us. Aars is the family's tool to achieve these goals.