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This week, National League Central rivals clashed in the Gateway City, as the Cardinals hosted the Cubs for a three-game series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. By taking two of three, the Cubs find themselves one more win or one Cardinals loss away from officially being crowned champions of the National League Central.
Game One: Cubs 4, Cardinals 1 — WP: Kyle Hendricks (15-7) LP: Mike Leake (9-10) SV: Aroldis Chapman (34)
Although Jeremy Hazelbaker put the kibosh on a game that seemed destined for the record books, Kyle Hendricks and the Cubs were winners on Monday night, knocking off the Cardinals, 4-1.
Hendricks, captain of the National League ERA leaderboard, held the Cardinals hitless through eight dominant innings, as he used his deceptive offspeed pitches to keep the St. Louis sluggers off balance throughout the course of the evening. It was on an 0-2 changeup in the bottom of the ninth inning when, with nobody out, Hazelbaker rocketed his twelfth home run of the season to right field, ending Hendricks' no-hit bid and the shutout, although the long ball served the Cardinals little avail beyond that.
As for Chicago's four runs — which were all tallied off Cardinals starter Mike Leake — two were credited to leadoff batter Dexter Fowler, who slammed a two-run homer in the fifth. Ben Zobirst and Anthony Rizzo drove in runs, too; Zobrist homered, and Rizzo scorched an RBI hit.
Game Two: Cardinals 4, Cubs 2 — WP: Alex Reyes (2-1) LP: Jason Hammel (14-9) SV: Kevin Siegrist (2)
A pair of two-run homers off Cubs starter Jason Hammel proved to be enough for St. Louis on Tuesday, as the Cardinals picked up a win in the middle game of the three-game series, 4-2.
Shortstop Aledmys Diaz, who started on Tuesday for the first time since suffering a broken thumb in late July, parked a two-run homer in left field to tie the ballgame at two following a first-inning long ball from Dexter Fowler and RBI double off the bat of Addison Russell in top of the frame. Brandon Moss, in the midst of a 1-for-41 stretch as he entered play Tuesday, swatted a two-run blast of his own in the sixth to put the Cardinals ahead for good.
After the Cubs put two early runs on the board against Cardinals hurler Jaime Garcia, Garcia was pulled from the game with two outs in the second in favor of Alex Reyes, who picked up the second win of his career by logging 4.1 scoreless innings, despite the fact he walked six batters and was caught in bases-loaded jams on two different occasions.
Game Three: Cubs 7, Cardinals 0 — WP: Jon Lester (17-4) LP: Carlos Martinez (14-8
An outing of excellence effortlessly turned in by Cubs starter Jon Lester allowed Chicago to take two of three games in their series with the Cardinals, including the rubber game in a Wednesday matinee matchup at Busch Stadium by a 7-0 final score.
Lester breezed through eight splendid innings, during which the burly left-handed hurler punched out eight batters and prohibited any baserunners beyond first base. Lester was supported with seven runs, including a two-run bomb off the bat of his batterymate, David Ross, two home runs from his first baseman, Anthony Rizzo, and Lester even helped his own cause with an RBI single in the third inning to begin the fine offensive day for the North Siders.
Cardinals starter Carlos Martinez was charged for four earned runs on eight hits through six innings and administered 99 pitches — 72 strikes — and whiffed nine batters in the process, although, due to Lester's performance, the four-run deficit he allowed the Cubs to build on the Cardinals was too much to overcome.


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Richard Branson Claims Virgin Galactic Will Be in Space "Within Weeks" https://t.co/MqVkpgLd5G
"We should be in space within weeks, not months. And then we will be in space with myself in months and not years," Branson told CNBC on Tuesday in Singapore. "We will be in space with people not too long after that, so we have got a very, very exciting couple of months ahead," he added. Branson has not yet officially expanded on these comments.
Branson's bold claims signal that Virgin Galactic may once again be a serious contender in the current space race with SpaceX, Boeing and Blue Origin. But is there any truth to Branson's assertions?
Earlier this year, the company completed a test flight with its SpaceShipTwo passenger plane. This was a positive step forward after the company's 2014 fatal crash that killed test pilot Michael Alsbury and injured pilot Peter Siebold.


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Ms. Hyun knew she wanted to be a graphic designer/artist at age 4. After winning her first portrait competition, her path was set.
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Posted by Jean Vernon
21 Jul 2009
With a huge increase in interest in Grow Your Own Veg and Fruit, the next obvious step for many gardeners is to keep a few hens for fresh homelaid eggs. It's not as difficult as it seems and yes, you can have a nice garden and hens.
There's a garden at this years' Tatton Park Flower Show that has been designed from scratch (sorry) to show visitors that it is possible to have a beautiful garden and free range hens. It also promotes a charity, The Little Hen Rescue that rescues thousands of battery and barn hens, which all need a good home when they have served their time as prolific layers.
I caught up with the garden designer Chris Howle on Press Day, as he watched two rescue hens acclimatising to his garden.
"I wanted to show that people could let hens free range in the garden and still have a beautiful garden. There's no reason really why you can't have lots of flowers and plants and still let chickens out. At home I've got all mine out and my garden is still 95% how it was before my hens were let loose in it. This garden is designed to promote keeping battery hens, they just make brilliant pets."
There are lots of great ideas in this garden, including an attractive, contemporary range of hen houses, appropriately named Chicubes. One is mounted on a huge oak post, out of reach of marauding foxes. Chris, who has been keeping ex-batts for two years now, is smitten. He loves the transformation that occurs when the hens are rehomed and allowed to roam. "I've only been on one rescue with the charity and some of the ones, when we were pulling them out the cages, well I was amazed how bald they were, almost oven ready, but 4 to 5 weeks after you've had them they are full feathered and eating out your hand virtually straight away."
Ex Battery hens will continue to lay wonderful eggs regularly, but when you give them a home you will be simply amazed to see what wonderful characters each and every one of them is. It is a very rewarding thing to do and a great way to get children interested in gardens, food and nature.


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Isaac: When a team owner has love for the game
What difference does it make when an owner is not simply forming his team for business sake but because he loves the game his team is involve in and he like to win?
In the big stage, players chasing championships often have their eyes fixed on the Dallas Mavericks because owner Mark Cuban shows he cared about his team's win ability. Cuban, in fact, became the most fined owner in the NBA because he gets involve in referee tussles when he feels his team in the losing end of calls and in-game judgments.
How about Los Angeles Clippers Steve Balmer, who spend a fortune to take over a long-time cellar-dweller Clippers team and splashed more bucks make them consistently playoff-bound and relevant again?
In the local stage, how about a team who gives out uniforms, pays registration fees and sometimes even invites the team to free dinners? All the players have to do is show up on gameday and perform their roles on the hardcourt.
Such is the case of Rommel Basali, Sr's Isaac teams.
Basali, a native of Besao, Mountain Province, now residing in Baguio City, is an avid supporter of basketball. His enthusiasm is on a different plane as he acts as owner, sponsor, coach and player of the multiple teams he christened Isaac that he fields in the different tournaments of the G-String and Strawberry Cups.
According to teammate Sherwin Galgala, Basali had been doing this for quite some time. He fielded the Isaac teams, named after a dental clinic and also his oldest son, in different Baguio local tournaments for about ten years and seven more since they transferred to La Trinidad.
"He (Basali) is a devoted enthusiast of the game who just wants to give his comrades opportunity to be involve in basketball", said Galgala.
(See How Isaac fared in G-String Cup 6 Final Standings and Awardees)
Denver Melchor, one of the organizers of the G-String, Strawberry and Liga La Trinidad Cups, acknowledged Basali as one of their most ardent supporters since he started joining the tournaments. Basali fielded four Isaac teams in the on-going seven-bracket Strawberry Cup.
In the sixth season of the G-String Cup held from September, 2016 to February, 2017, Basali fielded a total of four teams in a five-bracket tournament. All four teams reached the semifinals, three appeared in the finals and two got to bring home hardwares.
(Isaac grabs two G-String Crowns)
Basali got to see action in two of them, in consecutive matches.
He donned his number 46 tangerine jersey to join his G4 Isaac teammates in facing Gardenville. He engaged Bracket MVP Jason Serrano in a shootout, firing five from downtown before falling short in the dying minutes to yield the crown. He topscored Isaac with 15.
(Gardenville pockets G-String 6 Crown)
He then quickly grab his number 88 jersey to join his 40s team in routing the Isaiah 7:14 Bulldogs for the crown. He added three more triples to cap his afternoon that day.
24 points, all from rainbow country, in two consecutive games from an owner who also plays is certainly not bad.
What might be even more important to what Basali started are the things that do not happen in the hardcourt. Galgala also said the Isaac group is also involved in supporting and consoling other team members during difficult times like death in the family.
Not bad at all!
The different local marginalized sports enthusiasts who cannot find the right opportunity to participate, join or even just even enjoy sports had been longing for patrons who can give ample support for the entry of teams, organizing tournaments, and other similar activities.
Many of Basali's teammates are surely grateful for the opportunities he is presenting them.
By: ARMANDO M. BOLISLIS
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Blades to Brazil
The Alamosborg is now (June 28, 2012) at the Port Terminal loading 60 wind turbine blades. She was here a week ago to discharge wind turbine parts she brought into port. After that, she left the Port Terminal dock to go to the anchorage and wait for the Flinterstar to complete discharging her cargo of wind turbine blades. She then came back in to load 60 wind turbine blades manufactured in North Dakota and going to a wind farm in Brazil. … [Read more...] about Blades to Brazil
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I AM writing this straight after a track showdown on board a Honda Fireblade with a Honda Civic Type R. It was the classic bike versus car duel.
Please forgive me if I seem all over the place.
My hands are vibrating like the Ann Summers stockroom, my legs reduced to stockings stuffed with wallpaper paste.
And everything is going by very slowly.
That's because compared with the Fireblade, almost everything is slow.
Even taking off in a 747 seems like a shuffle to Londis with Grandma.
If you want to know about the Type R, my mate Rob Gill tells you everything you need to know.
But out on the sun-soaked Lausitzring track in Germany, I was piloting the Blade.
In fact, I was riding the Fireblade SP, the extra-trick version designed with racing in mind.
It's about as close as a normal punter gets to a World Superbike machine, with electronically adjustable suspension and 15kg shaved off the weight of the old Blade.
Power has been bumped by 11bhp, taking it to a giddy 189bhp, and the bike now weighs just 195kg with a full tank.
How's that for a power-to-weight ratio?
Honda is mega proud of how revvy the Type R's engine is. Its peak power is at 6,500 revs.
But the Fireblade achieves maximum output at 13,000.
Am I selling it enough? No? Then I'll continue.
The Blade SP has a quickshifter, offering clutchless gear changes both up and down the 'box, saving valuable seconds.
The ABS system works even in bends, which means you can trail brake to the apex like a pro, and the wheelie control system makes fast take-offs at the line a doddle.
Key facts: HONDA FIREBLADE SP
Price: £19,125
Engine: 999cc inline four cylinder
Economy: 48mpg
0-62mph: About 2.5 secs
Top speed: About 186mph
Length: 2.1 metres
Also helping to keep it shiny side up are three preset ride modes, including Street Mode, which softens the power delivery when the roads are greasy.
Added to that are two fully personalisable settings, with which you can adjust more or less every characteristic of the bike.
It turns you into a MotoGP crew technician in the comfort of your own garage.
The big question is: Is it faster than the Type R around the track?
Bike fans will be pleased to hear the answer is yes.
But in my hands up against rally driving supremo Rob, only by a few seconds a lap.
Even so, I'll take it.
The Blade had the Type R on its knees when it came to straight-line speed.
Honda refuses to release 0-62 times and top speeds but it is safe to say it is doing the sprint in a little over two seconds and can knock on the door of 190mph.
Where I struggled against the 316bhp car was in the tight bends.
Even though the Type R is front-wheel drive, four wheels corner faster than two and no amount of dragging my knee around the apex was gonna change that.
I fully accept bikes aren't practical. In the words of a Honda spokesman: "There's room for a credit card and a Ryvita under the seat cowl, what more do you need?"
But what I will say is this: Bikes democratise power.
They are affordable for all, yet outperform cars worth ten times as much.
Just look at two Hondas we are discussing.
The car costs £31k-plus.
The standard Blade comes in at £15,225.
Even the SP version is ten grand cheaper.
So if it's thrills that get you up in the morning, bikes beat cars.
You won't regret buying a bike.
The only frustration I had came on Germany's speed limitless autobahn.
Some bloke driving a Type R was only doing 160mph and slowed me down on the way to the airport.
Passat's the way to do it
ELECTRIC cars are all well and good but there is still one thing putting most of us off buying one – range.
Unless you've got the money for a Tesla, or are happy waiting until the Jaguar iPace arrives next year, anxiety over running out of power miles from home or a charge point is enough to keep us buying combustion engines.
It won't be long before an electric car with 300-plus miles of range is affordable to all but in the meantime there's a compromise – hybrids.
The word "hybrid" conjures up dreary thoughts of the Toyota Prius – a fine car, but bland and better suited as a taxi than a family milage muncher.
Key facts: VW PASSAT GTE
Price: £38,170 (with govt grant)
Engine: 1.4 litre TSI petrol and 114bhp electricfour cylinder
Economy: 159.9mpg
0-62mph: 7.4 secs
Top speed: 140mph
Length: 4.7 metres
CO2: 40g/kg
But VW offer an alternative – the Passat GTE.
Granted, it's still not a scintillating car but it does combine the positive characteristics of the Passat – large, comfortable, well built – with the wallet- easing qualities of a hybrid.
Powering the GTE is a 1.4 litre TSI petrol engine and a 114bhp electric motor double act.
But you have the freedom to command how the wheels are moved.
You can opt for a combination of both motors, just the petrol, or an E-mode, which delivers 30-odd miles of whisper-quiet wafting at speeds up to 80mph.
Despite looking as boring as a bingo night with Theresa May, the GTE is surprisingly spritely and will box off 0-62mph in 7.4 seconds with both engines on full chat.
Handling mirrors its straight-line gallop.
It turns in crisply on tight bends and benefits from the powerful torque of the leccy motor when punching out of the apex.
There is really very little to dislike about the GTE yet I could happily go through life never driving one again.
It is one of those cars.
The only disadvantage of the hybrid version over the standard is the loss of some boot space due to the electric motor.
But GTE is an effective gateway drug to the electric car world and anyone buying one won't be disappointed.
I'VE got the perfect excuse to buy a sports car. Most rows in cars are caused by backseat drivers. Buy a two-seater roadster, problem solved.
In a survey by the Motor Ombudsman, 38 per cent of people said backseat drivers piping up was the biggest spark of in-car arguments. The next was kids shouting, crying or fighting. Again, they don't fit in a Porsche Boxster.
Other annoyances include passengers adjusting settings or changing the radio station.
X-Trail blazes top
WOULD you have guessed the Nissan X-Trail is now the world's best-selling SUV?
That is a real good-news story for us Brits – because the X-Trail is manufactured at Nissan's Sunderland plant.
And now the world's favourite soft-roader is getting a sexy update.
Nissan is adding its hi-tech ProPILOT system, which offers motorists a host of autonomous driving features.
It combines an intelligent cruise control system with lane assist and traffic-jam assist, so the car will crawl through heavy congestion on its own.
The X-Trail's exterior has also gone under the knife to keep its styling modern and on the cutting edge.
Including the American market, where it is known as the Rogue, 3.7million X-Trails have been sold since the model was debuted in 2000.
Half a million of those sales have come in Europe.
That's big biscuits. And long may it continue.
Reader's car of the week
I LOVE a Mini, and this one sent in by Owen Jones, from Liverpool, is a beauty.
Owen says: "This is my 1993 Mini Sprite that has a 1.3 litre engine in. I am only 17 years old and bought this as my first car – I have always wanted one ever since I watched The Italian Job.
"The seats and interior have all been retrimmed to a red and black style. I love driving it as it is just like a go-kart and you get people looking wherever you go."
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Russian president Vladimir Putin will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Shanghai. A lot of energy experts thought they would finally sign a multi-billion dollar natural gas deal. But it has not happened yet.Talks started back in the late 1990s. Meanwhile, stakes are rising for both parties.
China's energy demands are growing.Last year, China imported 60 percent of its oil and 30 percent of its gas. Russia is the world's largest has exporter and with the European fallout from the Ukraine crisis, Russia is ripe for new customers.
But two issues keep getting in the way of an agreement. The main sticking point is pricing for the 30-year deal. The other concern is China wants to build two pipelines. But Russia prefers a single pipeline that China would share with Japan and South Korea.
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General Supervisor of The International Students' Administration
The administration of Mansoura University was keen to integrate the international students into the university community. The International Students' Administration by its various sectors of the International Students' Club and the International Nursery worked to adopt this strategy through organizing the Third Peoples' Day at Mansoura University and many other objective activities and adopting a number of targeted student initiatives, such as charitable exhibitions, and support university hospitals, especially the University Children's Hospital
As well as having visits of various embassies to follow up the conditions of students studying at Mansoura University
The good relations that bind us with our brothers and our The International Students oblige us not to spare any effort in caring for them in their second homeland Egypt and their home Mansoura University.
We consider the provision of all forms of care in all respects to be essential. Therefore, the university is keen to provide them with the necessary health care throughout their stay through the University Students' Hospital and all the medical centers in the university. The University also offers a purposeful tourist tourism program supported by the University, by organizing trips to all parts of the Arab Republic of Egypt to introduce the Egyptian civilization and culture of Egypt as well as organizing various sports' activities and take advantage of the potential of the Olympic Village in the university in the morning and evening, and through sports tournaments and competitions between different nationalities and provide the winners and awards for the winners, and organizing of sports events between university students and other universities to create more interaction and integration among international students' in various universities in this concern we issue IDs membership of The International Students' Club for students to enjoy with different activities in the club as well as the Olympic Village and the Nile Club in Mansoura University.
We also ensure the stability of international students in suitable housing. We are working to provide this housing with a decent standard for housing and accommodation for short or long time using all available university facilities. Currently, two buildings are being prepared and allocated at a suitable price for international students in the university campus as well as the university city for Egyptian students. The International Students' Administration works to overcome the obstacles in obtaining residence and in this concern, the President of Mansoura University agreed not to link the extraction of residence to pay the tuition fees and allocated officials from the International Students' to regulate the procedures within the immigration office.
The University is also concerned with national, cultural, social and scientific events for international students studying at the university.
The university has set up a nursery for the children of international students that is called (child corner) in Olympic Village entrance (7) to overcome the difficulties in front of parents and mothers of students from international students and was equipped with high level so that students can devote themselves to their studies without worrying about their children.
In this interest of the University of Mansoura to find the research of international students to apply on the real life , the President of Mansoura University supported the first scientific conference of international students in Egyptian universities under the title "Research of international students between theory and practice" in order to raise the scientific value of what the international students are doing concerning with a serious scientific research.


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It's not actually a secret however; it is one of those areas in the business world that often gets "pushed into the background".
In 2011 if you typed in the word "collaboration" into any of the search engines you would have received 82 million results. Fast forward to 2018 and you will get 172 million hits!
In his book Culture of Collaboration Evan Rosen wrote:
"Effective collaboration is about maximizing time, talent and tools to create value" Evan Rosen, Author of Culture of Collaboration
In this day and age of technology, methodologies, processes, procedures, frameworks and ISO standards you would assume that organisation have collaboration figured out. All of these support collaboratives working and yet when speaking to many organisations over my career, I have discovered that just because an organisation has an ISO standard, as an example, does not mean that it is effective. This has led me to ask why?
The tools are there but do companies really take the time to educate their talent on "why" collaboration is a means to "win-win" for all parties (sorry for the cliché).
ESSENCE and FORM are two parts of collaboration. Essence refers to values while form refers to how you want to achieve something, explains Ken Blanchard who stresses that essence needs to come first.
So, let's talk about "Essence" in collaboration, which is the area of collaboration that I have always been intrigued by; perhaps having come from Sunny Silicon Valley over 20 years ago, which incidentally was a culture shock coming from the land of "self-awareness" (although one could argue perceived) in business to the more reserved approach in the UK. As time has gone by, I have noticed a real shift in the perception of collaboration, emotional intelligence and emphasis on the soft skills required for Collaboration.
With ISO 44001, which launched in March 2017 and is the expanded version of BS 11000, more and more organisations will need to look at the "gaps" in their team's ability to collaborate. Simply telling people to work together won't lead to productive collaboration.
From my research, I have determined that the key to establishing a robust collaborative environment lies in focusing attention primarily on the human factors. Collaboration is fundamentally about behaviours and interactions among individuals working toward a common objective which is enabled by IT tools and appropriate organizational policies and underlying cultural norms.
The correct link for collaboration is the human interface with other minds, not the human interface with IT.
Underpinning this is the need for a strong leadership team within the organisation; Kouzes and Posner popularized the concept of a transformational leadership style. Of the actions that effective leaders used, they found five actions that stood out:
- Challenge the process
- Inspire a shared vision
- Enable others to act
- Model the way
- Encourage the Heart
The top two characteristics of a superior lead were honesty and competence.
Why does it go wrong?
- Lack of sharing by Leaders – Knowledge is power – sadly some leaders like to hold onto that knowledge to advance their own position. If a leader or manager doesn't share knowledge or expertise, this habit too easily trickles down to the wider team.
- The absence of trust – If the members of your team do not trust each other then they will fail to be completely honest with one another. Trust lies at the foundation of all successful teams.
- Ineffectual communication – without effective communication collaboration is impossible.
- Fear of being wrong – it is human nature to hate being wrong however with some people fear of being wrong is strong enough to prevent them from even entering into group discussions or projects, even when they have great ideas and expertise.
- Feeling they are ignored – there is nothing more soul crushing than to be told
"That's not how we do it here!" when putting forward new ideas or ways of working. In this environment, employees are reluctant to put forward ideas.
- Unconscious competent – we all have the office "guru", the employee who has so much experience and skill that they do their jobs with ease. Everyone can learn from these experts however; the unconsciously competent often don't actively share their knowledge, not due to their cunning and duplicity or their desire to protect their positions, they simply don't recognize the value of their expertise!
What is successful collaboration?
- Mutual respect, understanding trust
- Appropriate cross-section members
- Open and frequent communication
- Sufficient Funds
Just ask yourself the question, do you and your people really "get" what is required in taking a collaborative approach and are the required behaviours and competencies and relationship styles in place that are needed in the world of collaboration?
"Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success." – Henry Ford
Cindy Knight, a senior account manager at Masterclass Training that specialises in Collaboration Working with a speciality focus within the ISO 44001.


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This decade has seen some incredible and historic moments. The Y2K bug/anti climax of 2000, the threat to North American security on September 11th, 2001, the rise of the China's international political and economic power, the fall of the American economic system, climate change as a ever growing concern, Canada's lowest voter turnout in 2008, and the political polarization that has occurred in European and South American states.
Living through the events in this past decade, and reflecting on the effect these events have had causes me to pause and marvel at our ability to adapt to new and different surroundings. The world looks very different today than it did in 2000. Old threats have diminished and new ones have emerged. Technology has boldly re-invented itself, and the age of social communication through sites such as Twitter, and Facebook have allowed our personal and professional relationships to draw new boundaries and consider greater fluidity.
The fall of capitalism, the major natural disasters we have witnessed, and the changes in our political and societal landscape are no small thing. This decade has changed the way everyone views the world. When everything can be taken from you in an instance, through no control of your own, suddenly baubles mean less. It is the intangible values, and the moments of happiness that we remember when looking retrospectively, not shiny presents of things.
The University of Lethbridge has undergone some major changes, both physical and psychological. We have grown in prestige and strength as a suburb undergraduate institution, and have expanded our physical presence in the Southern Alberta community tremendously. UofL have expanded their graduate studies programs, more students are enrolling and graduating than ever before from both graduate and undergraduate programs, and UofL is attracting world renowned talent to bestow their knowledge to UofL students, who will one day go on to surpass even the greatest.
In honour of the passing of this glorious decade, a harking back to the years before when "Jenn's Top Tens" graced these pages; I present a top ten of the most momentous occasions in University of Lethbridge history:
On-Campus Daycare Center (2005 – 2010)
After a long and arduous process of constantly lobbying the administration, the University of Lethbridge reinstated the on-campus day care, promising to have it built as soon as possible. Luckily, this coincided nicely with a boom in our provinces' resources, and soon the day care plans were under way and a committee was struck to deal with the detailed execution of the building.
This would not have been possible without the persistence of many people, some who are still here to see the fruits of their labours, and some who have since moved on but are no doubt celebrating in spirit. 2005, a rally was held to show support for on-campus day care and those who spoke and attended remember it well. Dr. Harold Jansen of the Political Science department extols as a "Great example of solidarity between undergrad, grad students and faculty." Together, the entire university came together to show the need for this service on-campus, and the will of the community to make it so.
Fortunate to be able to attend the ground breaking last March, a feeling of overwhelming pride in the community I belong to rose up in me. I am proud of the incredible individuals who attended countless board of governors meetings, who presented solid arguments and who proved to the whole community that there was a need and support for an on-campus childcare center. I am proud to attend a school with lead by members of administration who continue to work to see this plan executed and deliver the tangible outcome of so many people's hard work.
The day care is set to open officially in January 2010.
Womens Rugby CIS Wins (2007, 2008, 2009)
Our womens rugby team took the CIS National Championships three consecutive years this decade with a lot of hard work and effort. They expended their top notch training with ease and grace and secured this national honour three consecutive years running, the 2nd team in history to earn that title; proving that the pronghorns are indeed the fastest and toughest animal in North America and the University of Lethbridge truly has an athletics programs to shout about. Two time CIS Champion Allie Laurent remembers it is a shining moment in her UofL career, "Winning the universities second CIS national championship since men's hockey won in 1993 and after only having a women's rugby team for 7 years…then winning the next two years in a row to start a pronghorn's rugby dynasty". This is a feeling every UofL member can hold dear, off and on the field.
Polaris Prize (2009)
They call Dr. Bruce McNaughton the "20 million dollar man" and his decisions to join the University of Lethbridge Neuroscience program, bringing his excellent expertise and experience was very much a win for this university. Of course, the experience and first class facility he gets here was a rather large incentive for him. The Canadian Center for Behavioral Neuroscience welcomed Dr. McNaughton officially in 2008, and celebrated the achievement of securing the AHFMR Polaris Award, a research grant worth $10 million over 10 years, matched by Alberta's iCORE research grant, giving an addition $10 million over ten years. Dr. McNaughton will be working with University of Lethbridge students on brain behavior, incorporating UofL knowledge into this innovative and groundbreaking research.
WTF?!/First Choice Savings Center – 2006
Yes, not the most glorifying moment in history for either the University of Lethbridge or the University of Lethbridge Students' Union. After the students passed a referendum to partially, but substantially, fund the new sports and recreation center, the university thought it was fit to allow them to name the building.
Then came the infamous title "Witness the Fitness" or, WTF. Thankfully, the university axed that in favour of naming it after the second largest donor, a bank. Yes, this was the best anyone could come up with, naming the new world-class fitness center either after a bank, or a colloquial term primarily used by 12-17 year olds.
Notwithstanding the naming fiasco, the fitness center has had a major flooding incident, and was partially shut down for a period.
However, overall, with the steam rooms, the rock climbing center and that very sexy track, our First Choice Savings Center – or as it is more commonly know, the PE building, is something to be inspired by. It has aided in attracting many community members from around Southern Alberta to use the facility and interact with the university.
Uleth goes to space (2004 – 2009)
Dr. David Naylor, an astronomy professor has lead a team of both graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Lethbridge to provide a major contribution in the form of the SPIRE instrument, which was used in the Herschel mission, launched May 14th 2009. The Herschel mission is a mission designed to gather information about the universe, the deepest and darkest parts of the universe.
The SPIRE instrument is an infrared camera and spectrometer that can simultaneously look at an entire region in the sky. The UofL delivered the test model and technology to the missions' headquarters in the UK, and was used for the first time in 2004 to qualify the early version of SPIRE.
Take that NASA, we do not just blow up parts of satellites to see what is going on.
The (new) Library Building (2003)
The building of the new library building was a huge achievement for the University of Lethbridge and allowed not only our holdings to increase, but also future technological changes to be implemented and installed with greater ease. Our library building is fantastic for a school of our size and the decisions to place it in the center of campus completes the student hub between the Students' Union building, the PE building, and the library.
A 6% increase for Alberta's post-secondary institutions base operating grants (2004)
The Advanced Education and Technology ministry of the Alberta Government made an incredibly forward and progressive decision in the mid 2000's. They boosted the yearly increase to post-secondary institutions to 6%, from the traditional increase of 4%. With Alberta rapidly growing economy, and increase in expenses 4% a year was below the Alberta price index inflation adjustments.
Without this extra grant, it is unlikely that the University of Lethbridge would have been able to provide the $600,000.00 in Quality Initiative Program funding, invest financially in the plethora of new buildings, or attract the talent and knowledgeable faculty members was have taken in over the past 5 years. While the Alberta government has told Albertans that PSE is not a budgeting priority in the fiscal crisis, it is important o remind them of all the good that was done and the benefit it has to Alberta's students and Alberta's knowledge economy.
Former ULSU President, Kelly Kennedy comment on this, "When the province started to give post-secondary institutions a 6% increase to base operating grant funding. They normally were given 4% increases yearly, which was generally below API. I doubt QIP and other construction would have happened if it wasn't for this increase."
Markin Hall, Stadium, Canadian Center for Behavioral Neuroscience center (CCBN), Water Building, and Turcotte Hall (2000 – 2010)
This decade the UofL built, with assistance from the student population, the provincial, and the federal government, six new buildings and substantially upgraded Turcotte Hall to enlarge and increase the modernity of our campus. This is an incredible feat in ten years, and has no doubt added to the quality of education for every student at the UofL.
Notably, the student body has shouldered a significant amount of the cost of these new buildings.
Poo Day (2008)
Who could forget this incredible day? November 4th, 2008, I know where I was. Sitting in my VP Academics office, hearing commotion outside and then learning that sewage line broke and level one of the Students' Union building, a building that deals with high foot traffic everyday, is flooded with…well, poo. As this was clearly a health hazard, and the sewage and water system for the entire university had to be turned off to fix the broken line, every single person got the day off from all classes and mid-terms. Hence the affectionate given to this day by at Uleth'er: "Poo Day".
Dr. Bill Cade, our illustrious leader for this decade.
The University of Lethbridge has been lead admirably by this President for the past decade; and under his leadership the University has lead the field in water and neuroscience research, expanded Liberal Education programming, increased the visibility of the Edmonton and Calgary campus', and continued to display itself as a strong undergraduate university focused on graduating insightful and critical thinkers. As Dr. Cade is stepping down from the Presidency after this academic year, our institution owes a great deal of gratitude to the passion he has exhibited for the UofL. His Texas drawl, his office Chameleon, his obsession with crickets all give him the personality I think we will miss.


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Mobile towers in India are likely to grow to over 500,000 by 2020 from about 400,000 at present due to increase in demand of wireless internet services, a study said on Tuesday."Towers are expected to grow at 3 percent CAGR for next five years and the total number of towers is expected to grow to more than 511,000 by financial year 2020, of which 30,000 towers are expected to be only supporting data sites," Deloitte India report said.
The report Indian Tower Industry: The Future is Data estimates that there are about 400,000 mobile towers which include only 700 standalone 3G and 4G towers.
According to the report, industry tenancy ratio is expected to grow from 1.77 (FY15) to 2.48 by 2020.
Tenancy ratio refers to the number of tenants (operators) who have put up their antennae and other active infrastructure on each tower.
Overall site tenancies (2G, 3G & 4G all inclusive) are expected to increase to approximately 12.68 lakh by FY20, Deloitte said.
A total of 44 percent of the mobile traffic is expected to be off-loaded to Wi-Fi and small cells by 2020, where in small cells will contribute to 7 percent of off-loaded data traffic in most likely scenario, it added


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Posted by Alexander Rogers in Business | Comments Off on Routine Commercial Air Duct Cleaning is Necessary
Routine Commercial Air Duct Cleaning is Necessary
Commercial air duct cleaning is a vital part of home maintenance for several reasons. The cleanliness of the air inside the home is a reflection of the cleanliness of the air that the family breathes. All air duct systems should undergo routine inspections and cleanings by certified HVAC professionals. Failure to properly maintain an air duct can lead to several issues ranging from mild to severe but the overall threat to humans can be extremely overwhelming if ducts are not properly cleaned.
Many homeowners schedule commercial air duct cleanings because they are aware of the importance of high quality indoor air. It is typical for homes to collect dust with everyday living and just as the system inhales air, it exhales air and dust. In normal performance, extreme amounts of contaminants like dust and chemicals are generated. Re-circulation of these products occur multiple times per day and after some time, they begin to build up in the air ducts. It is essential to understand that duct work isn't a clear indicator that there is unclean or unhealthy air in the home or business, it is possible that it contributes to other health issues.
Certified HVAC technicians often stress the affect that an unclean air duct has on energy costs. The dirtier the duct, the harder it has to work in order to provide the service it was designed to perform. Many home and business owners have noticed a significant change in the amounts of their energy bills. This is further proof that when an air duct system is clean, it doesn't have to work nearly as hard and has a positive effect on energy costs. Home and business owners should schedule routine inspections, to include cleanings of the air ducts for proper maintenance and prolonged performance.


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The Legacy Circle is made up of exceptional donors who provide the resources and guidance to sustain our long-term environmental protection work in the Inland Northwest.
In addition to the regular benefits of membership, to demonstrate our appreciation to these individuals, we offer contributors at each level a range of benefits:
Wildlife Supporter ($250-$499 annually)
- Recognition in our annual report and a complimentary copy
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- All the above benefits
- Advance notice of key program initiatives and reports
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6 Ways to Fall Back Into Your Routine
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Protecting Your Investment With Couture Wardrobe Storage
Are your financial investments secured? I would imagine that they are in the same way that you insure your auto, home and other valuables. Fashionable individuals who make significant investments in designer clothing, shoes and accessories often may not adequately …Read More >
Considering Consignment? Tips & Tricks to Get Started Consignment
Consignment shops are gaining popularity among women who love the best in fashion. According to Richard Wainwright of L.A.-based vintage pop-up A Current Affair the appeal of consignment shopping comes partly from the ability of consignment shops and dealers to …Read More >
Consigning Luxury Items the "New-Fashioned" Way
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Autumn Organizing with the KonMari Method
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Mike Mitchell's Feature Picks are 15-3 on the year SU, 13-5 ATS. Each week, he examines the computer's picks and selects those which he believes have the best chance of being correct.
He has hand chosen 7 games from this week's slate, including Alabama at Vanderbilt, and Iowa at Penn State.
The computer disagrees outright with the oddsmakers on 7 games this week. Last week, the computer hit on 4 of its 9 projected upsets SU and ATS.
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Hello everyone,
As you can probably tell, I'm not a very regular blogger. I've done most of my team discussions on TRP's "What Have You Played" thread. There's good, bad, and weird teams, shared by multiple players. If you're curious, you can check that thread here: http://www.thereservepool.com/thread...d-2017-Edition
This one today, though, requires a deeper delve into team-building. This is the team I built for the Virtual Worlds Tournament, Part Deux. It served me very, very well. There's lots to explain here, and lots to learn.
The core I built from was as follows:
The way the combo works: Rocket Raccoon deals 1 damage to each player. Cosmic Cube increases the damage to 3. Vicious Struggle triggers to damage my opponent. Cosmic Cube increases Vicious Struggle's damage to 5.
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(Mistake: Mentioned Jourdo had Boom Boom in his team, but he had Firefly.)


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Domestic Workers Group Demands Justice for Deceased Connecticut Filipina;
Calls on Phil. Gov't to Cover Repatriation Costs
New York, New York–Thousands of miles away from her family in Davao del Norte, Philippines, Putli Asjali, a 55 year-old widower, was working in the United States as a live-in housekeeper. Similar to the 3,000 Filipinos that leave the Philippines every day in search for work abroad, Ms. Asjali sacrificed her life to come to the U.S. to provide for her family of four children back in the Philippines. However, on August 14, 2008, Ms. Asjali passed away in St. Vincent's Hospital in Connecticut due to a stomach aneurysm. Now, her body waits in the U.S. to be sent back.
Her four children back in the Philippines wish to see their mother again so they can finally lay her body to rest and give her a proper burial. The Philippine Consulate in NYC instead have suggested that her remains be cremated as a more practical and economical option. Her family, however, wants to give their mother a full-body burial back in the Philippines.
Ms. Asjali's situation is similar to Felisa "Fely" Garcia, another overseas Filipino domestic worker who died in 2007 in New York City. For Garcia's case, the Philippine Consulate was not willing at first to fund repatriation expenses for her to go back to the Philippines. It was only due to the community pressure organized by a Filipino Domestic Workers Support Network under Philippine Forum, Queens-based community organization, KABALIKAT (in Tagalog for shoulder-to-shoulder), that the consular office in New York conceded reluctantly to do the right thing for Garcia. It seems the Philippine consulate is at it again.
"It's disappointing and saddening to see the decision of the Philippine Consulate," stated Lorena Sanchez, a member of KABALIKAT. "There is no respect and dignity upheld for Filipinos that have left their home to work. It reminds me of Ate Fely because its the same situation. Why are we here again, where we must fight to send our kababayan back? There should be some policy created to assist OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers) who have passed away abroad to make sure that there are full repatriation expenses."
To make sure Ms. Asjali is given a proper burial, KABALIKAT demands the Philippine Consulate shoulder the full repatriation expenses of Ms. Asjali. The Philippine Consulate's concern with the economical solution of cremation is not about practicality it is about money. Considering this KABALIKAT demands that her body remain complete in consideration to the wishes of her children. It is distressing that the Philippine Consulate would not pay for full repatriation expenses, while in July 2008 millions of dollars that was spent on Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and her entourage of 100 to send them to the U.S. and back to the Philippines. KABALIKAT also demands a full investigation of Ms. Ajali's death.
In the NY Filipino community: For donations to help with the funeral arrangements, please send to Bayanihan Center, 40-21 69th Street, Woodside, Queens, 11377. For more information about the wake and how to get involved with KABALIKAT, please call (718) 565-8862.
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A problem for students everywhere
Time management occupies a strange space in our lives: it is the most important tool that we are never taught. Students face an especially difficult challenge, as they balance conflicting demand and obligations.
In a survey of nearly 200 students, 87% of them mentioned procrastination, poor time management, and/or a lack of productivity as a major source of concern in their schoolwork. This is a huge source of anxiety for students that they're all too aware of. But where to start?


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Living in the life of a legislative intern
As many people know, I'm very involved in politics and my interest began when 10 years old. I'm sure many people though my interest wouldn't last long, but six years later, its turned into a passion.
Gas prices plummet
As the gas prices drop to nearly $2 per gallon, the sighs of relief from teenagers can be heard around the Denver metro area. However, as the wallets of consumers swell, the potential effects of lower gas prices on the economy is dismissed.
Arapahoe High School remembers tragedy one year later
Hundreds gathered on the night of Saturday December 13 for a candlelight remembrance ceremony for Claire Davis on the one-year anniversary of her death in Clarity Commons, a park made in her honor on the Arapahoe High School campus.
ARCUS travels to the Arctic Circle
Summer is a time for relaxation, swimming in refreshingly cool water on hot days and ignoring the dreaded AP summer homework. However, for a group of students and teachers, summer means going to frigid the arctic.


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Others use the mobile phone's camera to snap printed business cards and sync the information with contact lists or CRM system. There's no need to mumble around in a wallet full of business cards to follow up with new connections. For sure, mobile apps can organize your business cards. But despite the possibility of the digital technology, physical business cards are still popular, even such apps as Bump and Business Card Reader appeared.
But Business Card Readers are the most useful and comfortable in use in business life. When you don't have enough time to tape all the info from the business cards into your phone, you can use it everywhere and make your life easier.
Six of the best digital business card apps ever:
ZapOne of the newest apps on the market, Zap is filling the void left by Bump. Create your digital business card from your LinkedIn or Twitter profile, flick it to other iPhones with the app, or email to phones without. iOS, free (Android version planned).
Business Card Reader for Pipedrive CRMThis app has lots of opportunities and will perfectly suit everyone. Just in two taps, you get ready transported data from the business card into your mobile phone and CRM system. These are personal info and company's info. For sure, it's very useful in business life to save time for more important things. It's free both on IOS and Android, but you pay for extended functionality.
Bizz CardCreates stylish digital business cards, which are easy to make and send to new contacts by swiping the screen. Recipients have the possibility to save your contact details to their address book and see your social profiles. iOS 7, free, but you pay for templates.
WorldCard MobileAnother business card scanner with a useful function allowing users to flick through stored business cards like a digital Rolodex. Slide to view business cards, find contacts on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, share contacts on cloud services. iOS, Android, Windows Phone. Free, or paid $6.99.
CamCardScans and stores business cards, or exchange electronic versions of cards. iOS, Android, Windows Phone. Free, paid version $0.99.
ScanBizCardsUpdates iPhone address book and Outlook contacts automatically after scanning cards process. Links directly to LinkedIn and is one click away from sending a LinkedIn to invite to any scanned contact. iOS, Android, Windows. A free version, $1.29 paid version.
Of course, there are lots of useful apps for business, but these you have read about are the best ones to deal with digital business cards. Choose the one which suits you and your lifestyle the best, and work with it during the day or in the business meeting to save your time.
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Air Force ROTC New Student Orientation & Information Session
This is an opportunity to learn more about the Airmen of Troy, the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC), meet faculty and current cadets, scholarship opportunities, and register/enroll for AFROTC classes. Also come learn about the different careers that are guaranteed upon graduation from USC! This is a great opportunity to come learn and ask questions if you are interested but are not sure about joining yet! Attendance is mandatory for new applicants.


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Original watercolor on paper
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Description Light and Obscurity an original watercolor on paper by Anne E. Miotke Image H-15.5" X W-23.5" Frame H-22.5" X W-30.5" Artist Anne Miotke has an extensive Curriculum Vita, born in 1943 in Milwaukee Wisconsin, she received her BA in Art and English in 1965 from Mount Mary College and her MS & MFA in Painting from The University of Wisconsin in 1970 and 1973 respectively. She is listed in Who?s Who of American Art, Who?s Who of American Women, The World?s Who?s Who of Women. She has received substantial grants from The Ohio Arts Council and The National Endowment For The Arts. She is an Associate Professor of Art at the Art Academy of Cincinnati, teaching drawing and painting at intermediate and advanced levels. She has had over 20 one-woman shows in many prestigious art galleries and museums throughout the country. She exhibits internationally through the Chicago Navy Pier shows. She has several published articles and has taught and lectured throughout the country.


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Am wondering, is it possible (or is there already) an online tool for flipping or mirroring blueprints via strings?
basically just a blueprint flipper mod but done outside the game for users who want to keep achievements enabled.
spent about an hour today enabling/reenabling mods just to re-tool a few large and complicated blueprints. a small/rare problem but would be nice to just copy/paste a string instead
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I have started this yesterday -- but for tiling blueprints, because i was annoyed i could not proplery build a huge miner blueprint i plonk down on any imaginable resource field. It's a little rough around the edges, but my limited tests worked. Guess i will add mirror next. Here is the code and a link to try it online: https://github.com/christoph-frick/fact ... rint-tools
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Sunday, November 7, 2010
Robin Dee Interview
After not competing since 2005 Robin Dee returned to the stage in 2010 and looked incredible, including an outstanding 4th place at Canadian Nationals. She refers to bodybuilding as her "hobby" well for a hobby she is pretty darn good at it. With her goals set for 2011 Robin is no doubt going to improve on a great 2010 with an even better 2011.
Q: First, Robin, I want to thank you for taking the time to do this.
A: No problem - I am happy and honoured you wanted to get to know me :)
Q: Can you start out by telling a little about yourself.
A: I was born in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada in 1971 (which makes me 40 next year - YIKES) and have lived here since! I love the town and the people that live here :) I am the oldest of 4 children - myself, then my sister, and 2 brothers :) I am very close to my sister - my best friend :)
Q: Before the gym were you an especially athletic person? Play any sports or anything?
A: I have always been athletic - basketball, volleyball, track and field, running (long and short), baseball and gymnastics at a younger age.
Q: What initially led you into the gym?
A: In Grade 12, I had to do a project in health class. I picked the topic Bodybuilding and focused on Cory Everson. I immediately joined a gym and have never looked back :) I have been steadily training since I was 18 years old.
Q: Was training something you picked up fairly easy? How long before you started to see results?
A: I learned very quickly due to my athletic background and some of the guys saw potential and helped me out. Within 3 weeks I noticed a big change in my shoulders and back :)
Q: What made you decide to compete for the first time?
A: I think it was 1.5 years after I was training, I decided to try getting on stage. I had a lot of people tell me I should compete, so I just went for it. I placed 2nd at my first show. After that, I wanted to put some size on as I am 5'9" and needed to fill out my frame. I then ended up getting married and having my 2 wonderful daughters. So I didn't compete again until 2003.
Q: Was competing something your family and friends supported at the time?
A: My mom and dad have never supported me about my passion for Bodybuilding. It is sad, but I have grown to accept it and just do my own thing. My husband, 2 daughters, friends, co-workers and sister are always there for me so I have plenty of support elsewhere!
Q: Was competing what you expected? Did anything surprise you about it?
A: It was pretty much what I thought it would be. I knew the diet would be challenging and each time I learned something new about my body and how to change things up to look better each time.
Q: Can you share your contest history
*1993 Level 1 McKenzie Challenge 2nd place
*2003 Musclemania - Fame 5th place
*2003 Level 1 Mississauga Bodybuilding Show 3rd place
*2004 Level 2 Elliot Lake Bodybuilding Show 1st place HW and overall
*2004 Level 3 Ontario Provincial Championships - 1st place HW
*2005 Canadian Nationals 10th place HW
*2010 Canadian Nationals 9th place HW
*2010 Canadian Nationals - Masters HW - 4th place
2010 North American Masters HW - 5th Place
Q: As far as body parts, what do you feel is your best one?
A: I don't know if I have 1 that sticks out - my conditioning is one of my strengths going in to a show. I think I have a pretty good balanced physique..other than I need a bit more thickness in the legs as I am a taller athlete.
Q: Do you have a part you most like to train?
A: I love it all :) I just enjoy being in the gym and training - no matter what day it is or what body part - I am there to do a job and put 110 % into each part :)
Q: What is your normal training routine and diet like, and how do you alter it for contest prep?
A: My normal training routine is Day 1 - Chest/Biceps, Day 2 - Quads/ Hams/Calves, Day 3 - Back, and Day 4 Shoulders/Triceps....I throw in abs every 2nd day and rest after the 4th day for 1 or 2 days depending on what I feel my body needs.
When altering for my contest prep - 2005 was very different from this past year :) I did a lot of cardio in 2005 - 1 hr in the am, 1 hr in the pm on top of working and weights. This year, I kept my diet very clean with no cheat days so didn't have to kill myself with cardio. About 8 weeks out, I started with 20 min....then about 6 weeks out I added a 2nd session at night of 20 min.
My diet is pretty clean off season as I have IBS - but if I want something I have it :)
Q: When someone sees your physique or hears you compete for the first time, what is the most common reaction? More positive or negative?
A: I get mostly positive feedback from people. Young, old, male or female - people will stop me and ask me how I got my biceps like that or how much time do I spend in the gym, etc....They always tell me how great I look and how they wish they could do it! Very few negative comments.....there are a lot of people who stare though. But is that negative? I would like to think they are admiring from afar and just don't have the confidence to come up and ask me questions.
Q: When they see it that first time, what is the one question or comment you are most sick of hearing?
A: "How much can you bench"? LOL
Q: What is the biggest misconception about women who train and compete or the one thing you wish people understood?
A: That I am not a lesbian!! LMAO People automatically assume that we want to be masculine cause we lift weights. I am a girly girl and think muscle is sexy. I love the lines and shape it gives us bodybuilders!
Q: What is the best and worst part of competing?
A: The best part is getting on stage with the goal of being in the best shape of your life :) The worst part is the diet. And at the end, you tend to forget you are doing this because you wanted to, not cause you have to...so it becomes less fun in the gym as you get closer to the day. I am constantly reminding myself, that I chose to do this, so suck it up and train harder :)
Q: Do you have any favorite competitors or any you admire?
A: I love Zoa Linsey - she is a classy babe, I love Iris Kyle as that girl has got it going on! She has size, symmetry and is hard as nails! From the older days, I was always a fan of Anja Langer, Nicole Fuller, Laura Creavelle and Lenda Murray :)
Q: Do you have a favorite cheat food?
A: It depends on what I am craving that day....pizza, ice cream - my favourite being polar paws - it is incredible!
Q: If another woman told you she wanted to start training, what is the one piece of advice you would most want to give her?
A: To be patient as it doesn't happen overnight. It is a lifestyle change and you need to take 1 day at a time! Make small goals that you can achieve to motivate you to keep going to your next goal :)
Q: DO you think it s becoming more common to see women in the gym training and lifting as hard as men?
A: Not around my area, but I know that Female Bodybuilding is here to stay!!!
Q: Outside of training, any other hobbies or activities you enjoy?
A: Spending time with my husband, 2 daughters, 2 dogs (I have a pug and a shepherd), shopping, watching movies
Q: Can you describe a typical day in the life of Robin Dee.
A: When I am off from work I wake up and eat
Drive my girls to school if they want
head to the gym and train
Do errands etc
walk my dogs
pick up girls
do dinner with family
sometimes go in and train again
watch a movie with hubby
If I am working, I get up very early to eat and head in for a grueling 12 hr shift :( so when I get home, I put my feet up and do nothing until I head up to bed!! LOL
Q: What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?
A: I have a demon inside of me that I battle constantly.....bodybuilding is a very selfish sport and you become so self absorbed. I am constantly trying to stay balanced and remind myself it can't all be about me. When you live in a house with a husband, 2 girls and 2 dogs requiring attention, I try to remind myself to stay focused, but find the balance.
Q: Describe Robin Dee in five words.
A: Funny, Dedicated, Motivated, Sarcastic, Loving
Q: Any set plans for the near future as far as competing or anything else?
A: I am going to start my off season training mid October and get ready for 2011 baby!!!!! Nationals in Canada and the North Americans in Cleveland!
Q: Are you looking for sponsors? If so how can they reach you and what are they getting in Robin Dee the athlete and competitor?
A: Bodybuilding is such an expensive "hobby" and that is how I look at it. I choose to do this and of course, would love to have someone look at me, like my look and dedication and help me out. Anyone willing to help out Robin Dee can email me at firstname.lastname@example.com
Q: Robin, again, I thank you for taking the time to do this. Any last words before you go?
A: I saw this posted on facebook and had to share it........Don't know who wrote it but loved it immediately after reading it!
The Hardest Sport in the World
"But in the end, you
...realize there is nothing more real than being a bodybuilder. No sport is
as physically and mentally draining and requires the same excruciating
effort and drive. Training and dieting for months on end for just one
moment of physical perfection are not for the timid or the weak of will.
So many men and women have tried it, but only the select few had the
courage and the drive to stick it out and make it their sport."
the next time you wonder why bodybuilding is the hardest sport in the
world, remember this. Its not just about lifting weights, having fans,
or making the cover of a magazine. Its about strength of mind, of a
willpower that cannot be broken. It means having a spirit that cannot be
dampened. No matter what anyone says, you are truly an elite athlete.
You have become one with those special few who have inspired you and
forged a path you are now proud to follow. And from your example, other
brave souls will follow the path."
"Yes, bodybuilding is the hardest sport in the world - and its also the one you should be most proud to call your own."
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At first I thought 'tg'. But tg can't have kids. So combination of genetics and long training (18-40). Says she is a girly girl... hm... IMHO fbb and girly girl do not go together. Interview-speak...? Nice all the same but is leaving out a lot... IMHO. Not sure... hm...???ReplyDelete
If you are going to comment, the comment should probably make sense. I have no clue what you are saying however no one asked for your opinion eitherReplyDelete
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