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Two Poems by George Washington
George Washington
A teenaged George Washington has been credited with penning several love poems. The examples offered here exhibit a youthful enthusiasm as well as an immature command of language.
The poems also offer a unique glimpse into the state of mind of one of America's most important statesmen.
"From your bright sparkling Eyes, I was undone"
The young lady's name was Frances Alexander, and after she captured the heart of the young George Washington, he wrote the following twelve-line acrostic—spelling out her name vertically; it is not clear why he did not complete her last name:
From your bright sparkling Eyes, I was undone;
Rays, you have, more transparent than the sun,
Amidst its glory in the rising Day,
None can you equal in your bright array;
Constant in your calm and unspotted Mind;
Equal to all, but will to none Prove kind,
So knowing, seldom one so Young, you'l Find
Ah! woe's me that I should Love and conceal,
Long have I wish'd, but never dare reveal,
Even though severely Loves Pains I feel;
Xerxes that great, was't free from Cupids Dart,
And all the greatest Heroes, felt the smart.
Washington's speaker first gushes about the brightness of his love's "sparkling Eyes," which have "undone" him. Typical to those verses that glorify through exaggeration, he finds that no one can equal her "bright array."
She is calm, has an "unspotted Mind," but sorrowfully, she has not been kind to the lovesick speaker. He suffers the pains of love. But he reports that even the great hero Xerxes "was't free from Cupids Dart."
Musical rendition of Washington's poem "From your bright sparkling Eyes, I was undone"
"Oh Ye Gods why should my Poor Resistless Heart"
The love interest of the second poem, also a twelve-line offering, has not been identified, but the relationship is quite similar to that portrayed in the acrostic. The speaker again is suffering the pain of not having his love returned by the lady whose charms have smitten him:
Oh Ye Gods why should my Poor Resistless Heart
Stand to oppose thy might and Power
At Last surrender to cupids feather'd Dart
And now lays Bleeding every Hour
For her that's Pityless of my grief and Woes
And will not on me Pity take
Ill sleep amongst my most Inviterate Foes
And with gladness never with to Wake
In deluding sleepings let my Eyelids close
That in an enraptured Dream I may
In a soft lulling sleep and gentle repose
Possess those joys denied by Day.
In the first quatrain, the speaker addresses the "gods" asking why he has not been able to fight off the arrows of that god, Cupid. Because he has failed to achieve victory over Cupid, his poor heart now "lays (sic: lies) Bleeding every Hour."
(Today, the word "God" as used here would be not be capitalized, just as "Poor Resistless Heart" would not be capped. English and early America writers used to capitalize much more freely than now—likely influenced in part by the fact that in German, a cousin language to English, all nouns are always capitalized.)
The second quatrain announces somewhat dramatically that the speaker, because his lady will not take pity on him and yield to his love, will volunteer to go off to war and gladly die "amongst [his] most Inviterate Foes." Of course, he means "inveterate."
In the final quatrain, he suggests that he might be able to settle for dreaming about the woman; thus, he asks that be allowed to just close his eyes and drift off into "a soft lulling sleep" so he can "Possess those joys denied by Day." He can fulfill his wishes by simply dreaming about the target of his desire.
The First President as Poet and Man of Manners
Apparently, the first US president's journeys into poetry creation occurred only twice, and it is uncertain that he actually composed those pieces. No later efforts in poetry have been uncovered.
George Washington did leave a book of rules for etiquette, titled Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation. He likely copied out these rules, perhaps summarizing or simplifying them for his own purpose. He likely felt them important enough to study and apply.
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Madison Consolidated High School
MCHS Class Of 1969
Percentage of Joined Classmates: 74.7%
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To find out who has registered for the reunion click "Classmate Profiles" on the left hand side of the page. You then can click on the Friday night party or the Saturday reunion to see who is registered.
The Reunion Committee has reserved a block of hotel rooms at Clifty Inn for June 28-29, 2019. These rooms will be given out on a first come first serve basis. They do not have to paid for until 2019. People have already made requests for rooms. There are still rooms available to be reserved. If you want to stay at another hotel or bed & breakfast you can contact the local visitor's center for a brochure. Some hotels are already reserving rooms for that week-end, but others will not until June 1, 2018.
Please help spread the word about the reunion. Many people to not have email or use the class website. This is out Biggest Party to date. So we want to have as many classmates to attend as possible. If you need additional information, have suggestions, comments, or donations please contact Karen Modisett 812-265-5098.
For our 20-year reunion in 1989 the reunion committee created a booklet of brief bios of classmates. We are excited to make another booklet again to learn about what you have been doing these past 50 years. We want this booklet to be full of fun tidbits filled with little glimpses into your lives.
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Ensure that food processors are offered support when they seek support related to regulations. Provide resources, not penalties, as first line of action.
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The national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel was $4.707 for the week ending Monday, June 2, down 1.6 cents from the previous week according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
The average price for the week was $1.908 higher per gallon than the average a year ago.
California ultra-low sulfur diesel averaged the highest by region at $5.027 per gallon, unchanged from the previous week.
The biggest change was a decrease of 2.7 cents in the Lower Atlantic region, where ULSD averaged $4.692 per gallon.
ULSD prices in the East Coast region averaged $4.772, down 1.9 cents from its previous weekly average.
The Central Atlantic region averaged $4.911 after a decrease of one-half a cent, while the New England region averaged a slight increase of three-tenths of a cent to $4.846.
ULSD in the Midwest region averaged $4.653, down 2.4 cents from $4.677, the EIA reported.
The per-gallon average in the Gulf Coast region averaged $4.666, down one cent from $4.676.
The average for ULSD in the West Coast region was $4.884, down one cent from the previous week's average of $4.894.
The average price did not decrease in the Rocky Mountain region, where the average increased 2.7 cents from $4.659 to $4.686 per gallon.
Early afternoon reporting on the New York Mercantile Exchange showed the price of a barrel of oil trading at $127.76 for July futures. That price was an increase of 41 cents per barrel from Friday, May 30, when trading for July futures closed at $127.35.


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Easy user interface of the dashboard as well as website integration
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Sievo is included in Spend Matter's 50 to Know procurement solution providers for 2017.
After three years of being included in the distinguished list of "50 to Watch" by Spend Matters, Sievo has made it to the major league of the top 50 companies to know leading the charge "for new procurement technologies and services."
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Do not miss Miami annual Strictly Sail Boat Show where you can see new designs of sailboats and luxury power yachts. It is also a great time to experience remarkable sailing from Downtown Miami (our departure port during Miami Boat Show will be Bayfront Park) in famous Biscayne Bay offering unforgettable views of Miami Skyline, Key Biscayne, Viscaya , the Grove and more.
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This week at the University of Virginia's College at Wise was Greek Week. This is a week where all the Fraternities and Sororities dress up, participate in activities and earn points to compete against each other. It's also my last week as a Theta Phi Alpha new member and after this week I will be a full sister! Greek Week was a great way to end my process and bond with my sisters-to-be even more.
On Sunday we all competed in some sports. First, we played Wallyball against Alpha Sigma Tau, which is indoor volleyball where you are allowed to use the wall. I had no idea what this sport was, so I was put on the bench for that one! We then played softball against Phi Sigma Sigma where I got the important position of catcher (the equivalent of the wicketkeeper in cricket). I (thankfully) managed to hit the ball but got caught out both times! The boys 'supporting' us kept reminding me that it wasn't cricket! We unfortunately lost, but we had fun and I enjoyed playing a sport with my sisters-to-be.
The overall theme of Greek Week was 'Ancient Greeks', so Monday's dress-up theme was Toga's. We gained points if half our organization dressed in the theme. During the day, we started a three day long competition called Penny Wars. This was when each organization collects pennies (1cent coins) for charity. We supported the Wise, Virginia Food Bank. However, if any other coin or note was put in your organization's jar, then that was a minus – for example, a $1 note minuses 100 pennies. On Monday afternoon we had a paint fight, where each organization got a different colour of water balloons and we threw them at everyone else. The idea was that the organization with the most paint on everyone won. We were equal winners with Sigma Alpha Omega, another sorority.
On Tuesday our dress-up theme was American Pride or Military Pride. We could wear blue/white/red or military colors/uniforms. On Tuesday night we went to watch a movie, The Wedding Ringer, before having a 'Shack-a-thon' all night. Each organization was required to build a shack and stay in it all night. There was points for tallest shack, most durable shack, best interior design etc. I helped built our shack from 11.30 to 12.30 and then I had my 'shift' from 12.30 to 1.30. Building our shack was a very bonding experience, having to work together to build something, with lots of different opinions about what to do. It was fun checking out the competition as well – there were a lot of movies and video-games played that night.
On Wednesday, our dress-up theme was 80's. Let me tell you, that studying in the library in an 80's exercise get-up, you tend to get a lot of weird looks! This was the last day of the Penny Wars and everyone got very competitive. On that day alone, we raised over $700 and all together the Greek's raised over $1000 for the Food Bank. That night we all participated in Blacklight Putt Putt Golf, which I was particularly awful at!
Thursday was probably my favourite day of Greek Week. Thursday was 'Chapter Pride Day', when we all wear our letters, or in Theta Phi Alpha's case, we got some pretty awesome matching shirts!
On Thursday night we had the Greek Games. We competed in events to earn points. I was part of the obstacle course, where I had to run with a spoon in my mouth that held a ping-pong ball. There was also a tug-a-war and a three legged race. Theta Phi won the egg throwing contest which was very exciting and earned us 100 points. The highlight was the raft race, across the bacteria filled lake/pond on campus here. While our raft successfully did not sink (which is always a good thing!) we were not the fastest across (as in we came last!). Due to some complications, the face was done twice and the poor girls that were rowing were exhausted and pretty much grossed out.
Today, Friday, we all wore our Greek Week shirts and had a Cookout (a barbie without a BBQ…) and found out which organisation won. Theta Phi came 3rd which we were all very happy about. Congrats to Alpha Sigma Tau and Kappa Sigma who came second and first respectively.


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Wow! A "Prof. Long's Magnetic Comb" not only removed dandruff and stopped falling hair but cured headaches—or so it was claimed at the turn of the last century (see photo—author's collection).
Prof. Long's comb, made not of iron but an aluminum alloy (containing also zinc, copper, and nickel) was actually not even magnetic—except in the use of that word as a synonym for hypnotic or mesmeric ("Vintage" 2016).
Who was "Prof." J.P. Long? He was apparently the same person of that name (of 1219 Washington, Street, St. Louis, MO) who wrote a testimonial blurb in 1898 promoting a book on "the secrets of "Hypnotism, Magnetic Healing and Personal Influence." Long was obviously himself a novice practicing hypnotist, for he wrote: "I have treated eleven patients by your methods and permanently cured nine out of that number. The book is grand" ("Free!" 1898).
The healing comb was first marketed by the Magnetic Comb Company. Long apparently acquired that firm in 1911. The J.P. Long Sales Co. had offices in St. Louis, Missouri, and Pekin, Illinois ("J.P. Long" 2016; "Rare Antique" 2016).
To encourage "canvassers," or door-to-door salespeople, Long's firm offered a "Canvassing Outfit." Containing a variety of six sample combs, priced from 10 to 75 cents for a total of $2.35, the outfit was priced at only $1.50 wholesale to the canvassers. They were promised that the sample case was so attractive it alone "sells the goods" ("Canvassing" 2016). Prof. Long also offered magnetic hair brushes.
The idea for such products may have originated with one Dr. George A. Scott, an Englishman who sold "electric hair brushes" in the U.S. in the 1880s. By "electric" Scott meant his brushes contained a magnetized iron rod in the handle, or some other location in other health items he sold ("Dr. Scott's" 2016). The magnetism did nothing, of course, except to aid the power of suggestion. But Scott sold his items as cure-alls—for everything from constipation to paralysis.
According to Bizapedia.com, Long's company opened for business July 28, 1911, and continued until it was "voluntarily dissolved" at the age of "105 years, 1 month" ("J.P. Long" 2016).
The Canvassing Outfit. 2016. Online at https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Vintage-J-P-Long-Sales-Co-St-Louis-MO-Advertising-Flyer-Canvassing-Business-/131891254000; accessed August 29, 2016.
Dr. Scott's Quack Electric Devices. 2016. Online at https://www.americanartifacts.com/smma/scott/scott.htm; accessed August 29, 2016.
Free! The Most Wonderful Book of the Age. 1898. Ad in The Independent Forester, vol. 19, p. 359.
J.P. Long Sales Company. 2016. Online at www.bizapedia.com/mo/J-P-LONG-SALES-COMPANY.html; accessed August 29, 2016.
Rare Antique—Prof. Long's Magnetic comb. 2016. Online at www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-prof-longs-magnetic-comb-1084432847; accessed August 29, 2016.
Vintage J.P. Long. . . . 2016. Online at https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-J-P-Long-Sales-Co-Advertising-Flyer-Ladys-Dressing-Comb-Hair-Brush-142099032807? Accessed August 29, 2016.


text: A prosecutor's vision for a better justice system Tech-Wise Services Posted on December 23, 2017 by Fred PrasuhnDecember 22, 2017 A prosecutor's vision for a better justice system Recommended by Anil Seth Some people start out in life with better chances than others – this is one side of social inequality that we're all familiar with. Watching Adam Foss's brilliant TED Talk showed me the other side in a whole new light. It's not just about equality of opportunities — it's about how even scarce opportunities can be taken away at the stroke of a pen. Foss, a former prosecutor with the Suffolk County DA Office in Boston, lays bare how the simple decisions made by prosecutors day-in, day-out, change lives forever. Foss speaks with eloquence and conviction about his own experiences, describing a side of the US justice system I'd known nothing of. He tells us how, by recognizing and taking responsibility for the power he had been given, he was able to turn lives around. His talk isn't just about the intricacies of US legal practice, and it's more than a heartwarming tale of someone's life redeemed. Adam reminds us all to be aware of the power we have over others, and to use it responsibly. Watch "A prosecutor's vision for a better justice system" Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading... Related


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While attending a job interview avoid capricious ties. If you understand what style tuxedo suit would be perfect for you before shopping, you will buy the right suit and become the canter of attraction in any social gathering, job interview, business meet or other special occasions. Many medical schools or institutions avail such courses in order to guide you to get success in the interview session. If you stay away from the venue of the interview then you need to come and stay somewhere close so that you can reach early on the interview day. The second tip is to make a portfolio of your accomplishments. If youre applying for a top level position, they you can wear braces, three-piece suits. This type of course provides valuable help to the interviewees. Are you going to appear for a medical interview? Many candidates do not know that interview is a period to shine and sell your skills so they fail to do so. You should instead opt for a single breast button down jacket.
In particular, Caritas seeks Altos. In general singers should: Have some experience in choral singing; have some understanding of music reading and the language of music; have a sense of vocal technique for choral singing (can be assessed at the audition); have a heart for the mission of Caritas "Caritas Chamber Chorale is dedicated to serving the poorest of the poor through the art of sacred music." The audition will involve: Vocalizing your complete range; singing any song of your choice (please bring something); fairly simple sight reading; a short interview/conversation to get to know you. Caritas Chamber Chorale typically rehearses on Friday evenings in Bridgewater, with some exceptions. Performances in 2016-2017 will be in November, December, possibly January, February and June. Performances of a particular program are often repeated in various locations during a concert weekend. In some cases, singers may opt out for a particular session, if necessary. There is no financial obligation to participate as a singer in Caritas, although you are responsible for your own transportation and concert attire (black suits for men, long black dress or skirt and top for women). Singers are expected to inform the director of any rehearsals they must miss prior to the start of a session, or in an emergency, prior to the rehearsal. go to my siteAuditions will be held by appointment in August and early September. Please contact Barbara Sanderman at firstname.lastname@example.com or (732) 718-0775 to schedule an audition. This item was submitted by Adrianne Petillo.
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The CILIP Information Services Group recently organised a visit to the Zoological Society of London Library, which I signed up for really quickly. The Library is located near London Zoo, and we gathered in the Council Room of the ZSL headquarters to begin the visit.
ZSL is the charity behind London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo, as well as being a research institute funded by UCL. We were told a bit about the history of ZSL, which was established by Sir Stamford Raffles and Sir Humphry Davy in 1826. Impressively, women were admitted as fellows from 1827. The Council Room is full of pictures of individuals who have made contributions to the Society, including Prince Albert, who was the President from 1851-61, Harry Johnston (who discovered the okapi and many, many other animals), and Miriam Rothschild. Famous names in the visitors' book include Elizabeth II, Emperor Hirohito, John Paul Getty and Jackie Kennedy.
The Library, which can be reached online at library.zsl.org, is located upstairs in the building and is a rich resource of books and journals about zoology and animal conservation. It is open Monday to Friday, and is open to all for reference purposes, but only Fellows of the ZSL can borrow books. We got to wander around the Library and explore for ourselves. Naturally I went straight to the penguin section:
My favourite part of the visit was getting the chance to look at some of the archives and rare books that the librarians had very kindly got out for us. They included an early "Daily Occurrences" ledger, the very first Council Minutes (with the signature of Sir Stamford Raffles), the animal record card for Winnie the bear (the original Winnie-the-Pooh), newspaper clippings concerning an escapee eagle, and a medieval tome containing pictures of all kinds of weird and wonderful creatures (some real, some imagined).
|Daily Occurrences 1865
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Well the rain is still continuing in Johannesburg and this morning I did my training run in pouring rain. I planned a 25.5km run but in the end ran 22.5km on a route that stays much closer to home. I thought this was safer in case there was some lightning or some other emergency with all the rain. This route also doesn't cross any streams as the 25.5km route do.
So the weather made me miss my 15km run on Wednesday and I ran 3km less than planned today. Running 18km less than planned for the week sounds bad, but I think it will give my body some needed recovery time which is worth more than the extra 18km would have been.
Tomorrow (Monday) is my rest day and then I'll start some weeks of hard training with long runs over the weekends including a 25.5km, 2 x 32km and a 35km run before I cut back a bit in the weeks leading up to my Comrades qualifying marathon on 20 March. This I need to run in less than 5 hours to qualify for the Comrades marathon on 30 May. Looking at this I'm feeling much more comfortable with the shorter total distance for this week caused by the rain.
Sharing my cycling experiences after many years of sharing my running experiences. A view from the back of the pack.
Sunday, 24 January 2010
3 comments:
- Running Through Life said...
I hope the rain stops soon so you can get back to your normal training routine.
- 25 January 2010 at 16:23
- Johann said...
Yes, the next few weeks are crucial to my marathon training.
- 25 January 2010 at 17:26
- Christina said...
Having a week lower in mileage is a good idea. My coach says to have a lower mileage week every 4-6 weeks.
- 27 January 2010 at 04:05
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ReciproCITY was first launched in early 2012 as an experimental cultural space located inside the Sweet Water urban aquaponic farm in Milwaukee as a means of fostering collaboration between urban farmers, artists, activists, and the greater community. Sweet Water, at the time, was an epicenter of creative thinking and a place where you would see aquaponic farming, as well as dance performances, art shows, touring bands, indy craft fairs, lectures, and anything else under the sun.
In 2008, Sweet Water transformed an abandoned industrial building into a showcase of urban agriculture. Its sustainable aquaponics system was inspired by Will Allen's (MacArthur Genius Award Winner and Founder of Growing Power) and featured a three-tiered, bio-intensive, simulated wetland. In the re-circulating systems, the fish waste acted as a natural fertilizer for plant growth and the plants acted as a water filter.
After Sweet Water closed in June of 2013 ReciproCITY went mobile and now works on various projects and partnerships with community groups and organizations in Milwaukee and beyond.


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Welcome to UCB Development Tools and Services
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Confluence is a full-featured wiki available to campus software development teams or technical solution providers and their partners to facilitate collaboration among team members.
JIRA is a bug tracking and project management tool available to campus software development/implementation teams and their partners to help manage projects and ongoing application support.
Code@Berkeley is a version control service available to campus software development teams which facilitates the creation and administration of centrally supported Subversion repositories.
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Nutrition Tips To Assist You Get More From Your MealsProper nutrition is key to living a good life. It will make you feel better day to day and also help you to look your best. If you want a happy life then you need to eat right. These tips will help you improve your life by helping you understand how to have proper nutrition.
Try to fit as many fresh vegetables in your diet as possible. Instead of having mashed just click the following page with dinner, have fresh asparagus or green beans. Fresh vegetables taste better than frozen or canned, and have more of the nutrients your body requires. They are also more filling, which means you are less likely to eat more fatty foods.
Eating food that is organic can help improve how nutritious your diet is. Many organically grown foods have been found to contain more vitamins and minerals than foods grown the traditional way. Eating organic foods, created by the Earth, is the way to go. Once you taste one, you will understand.
If you want a good ground beef substitute when cooking, think about ground turkey breast that is lean. This reduced calories and also helps you not eat as much saturated fat. It's important to discriminate between ground turkey breast and dark turkey meat, as dark turkey and ground beef are nutritionally similar. Some ground turkey may contain a mixture of dark and regular meat so you won't have all of the benefits of reducing all the saturated fats.
Help to ensure that your children are getting the proper nutrition they need on a daily basis by packing healthy lunches for them to take to school. When making sandwiches, avoid high-fat deli meats, such as ham, bologna and salami, and opt for low-fat turkey, chicken or even lean roast beef. Use whole grain bread and light mayonnaise. https://www.kiwibox.com/corenpro79485/blog/entry/140561749/how-to-ensure-you-are-buying-the-right-collagen-product/ , tuna fish and an occasional peanut butter and jelly sandwich provide some variety. While fresh fruit is convenient and nutritional, switch up the usual apples, oranges and bananas from time to time with dried fruit mixes, granola bars, nuts, yogurt, or carrot and celery sticks with a low-fat dip. Water, low-fat or skim milk, 100% fruit juices and low-sodium vegetable juice all make healthy beverage choices. You can even surprise your children now and again with a homemade chocolate chip cookie for dessert!
A great nutritional tip is to set a good example for your child. You want to make healthy choices because - how you eat - will directly influence how your child eats. If you eat unhealthy and your diet is terrible, chances are your child will adopt the same habits.
Did you know that for every 8 ounces of sugary soft drink that you consume, you need to drink 16 ounces of water to get it out of your system? Think about how many soft drinks you currently consume on a daily basis. Doesn't matter if it's diet or regular. Start eliminating the soda out of your life. If you have to have one to get your day started, leave it to that one. Have your water on hand at the same time.
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Collagen Supplements: Do They Actually Work? - Sporteluxe Collagen came onto my radar after a naturopath recommended I add it to my smoothies to assist in healing my skin after hormonal, stress-related breakouts and recurrent infections had rendered it a minefield. It was red, it was bumpy, it was sore. I immediately scoured the internet for a high-quality supplement that I could incorporate into smoothies or broths as a skin-healing aid.
When making a smoothie for a meal, it is important to only add ingredients that are healthy. Don't just load a smoothie with fruit and ice cream. That will load it with calories, and turn it into an unhealthy treat. Use https://www.kiwibox.com/gayle57las039/blog/entry/141231185/transforming-your-diet-plan-nutrition-advice/ , berries, frozen bananas and a small amount of honey.
Many people love a good sandwich. That is fine unless they put mayonnaise on it. All mayonnaise contains is fat that will hinder the weight loss process. Try using mustard instead. Mustard packs a lot of flavor and has zero calories in it. You will still love your sandwich and it won't contain so many calories.
A great nutrition tip is to add foods to healthy foods that you don't like to mask the taste. A lot of people don't like the taste of tuna so they stay away from it. There are simple food that you can add to tuna to mask the taste and make it more bearable.
Avoid prepared foods that are high in corn syrup, fructose or sugar. Meanwhile all of these listed items are sometimes unavoidable try to find sugar- free alternatives of these foods. If you are unable to find a low- sugar version of these foods find a healthy alternative such as fruit.
You will want to watch out for any foods that are labeled "fat-free" or "zero trans fat." While these foods don't have the same fat content, they often have a higher sugar content instead. Give the nutrition info a once over if you are considering buying a product like this.
Unless you are diabetic, avoid eating two to three hours before you go to bed. Do something to take your mind off food like putting away leftovers, washing the dishes, or cleaning your teeth. Finish your evening with a nice cup of herbal tea. This will help you to relax and get to sleep.
One of the most common vitamin deficiencies in both the young and old is Vitamin D. If you have a Vitamin D deficiency, the best step to take is to take a Vitamin D supplement. As a human race, we all aren't getting enough sun exposure, which is the most natural and effective way for your body to get the proper amount of Vitamin D. There are several foods such as vitamin fortified cereal and milk that provide Vitamin D, but it isn't humanly possible to consume the amount of either one of these to reach the Vitamin D level that is recommended, that is why supplements are widely recommended for everyone.
When it comes to nutrition, what you drink can be just as important as what you eat! Sodas are often filled with too-high levels of sugar and other harmful ingredients that do nothing to help your overall health. Gradually replace your soda consumption with water or tea - your body will thank you!
You have read many helpful nutrition tips in the previous article. Now it's time to begin making changes in your diet. You won't regret making your daily health the most important thing, and you can feel better in regards to your life every day.


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I'm so excited about the launch of NARS Audacious lipsticks in the Middle East! I've
seen amazing images and reviews about these lipsticks so I couldn't wait to get my hands
on them! They're the ultimate lipstick must have and I'm definitely getting more shades!
The Aduacious Lipstick originally comes in 40 different shades, however in Dubai there
are 34 shades (if not more) available.
Swatches from left to right: #CLAUDIA | #GRACE | #ANNABELLA
If you love bright colours you're gonna love this collection, there is literally a lipstick in
every colour! I can't even describe how pigmented these lipsticks are! One stroke offers a
long-lasting full coverage and I would even use it as a creamy blusher. The swatches in
the images just can't do the justice of how beautiful these lipsticks are. Also, the colour
in the bullet looks exactly the same on the lips, so a lip primer is not necessary in this
case. The texture feels creamy and nourishing on the lips. Some of the shades leave a
stain, which is a good sign because it means they last long.
The matte, black packaging looks very sophisticated and sleek. Also, the lipstick caps are
magnetic so when you keep the lipsticks close to each other they automatically stick to
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It has been a while since we last checked in on the construction progress of Freed Developments' Thompson Residences, a mid-rise condominium development currently rising from the south side of King Street West, just east of Bathurst. Designed by Montreal-based architects Saucier+Perrotte, Thompson Residences is comprised of a 15-storey tower fronting King Street and an 11-storey tower to the south which fronts on Stewart Street. Between them a total of 408 condominium units will be added to the bustling King West neighbourhood.
Thompson Residences viewed from the west on King Street, image by urbandreamer
The north building is now approaching its final height, with just one more floor to complete before the building is topped off at 15 storeys. To the south, the smaller building fronting onto Stewart Street has already topped off at 11 storeys.
Thompson Residences' 11-storey building fronting onto Stewart Street, image by urbandreamer
The unique push-pull design which the complex's two buildings share is now fully evident since the reflective, dark cladding began to be installed.
Cladding on the north facade of Thompson Residences, image by urbandreamer
In the image below details of the cladding are revealed including sleekly-integrated exhaust vents and operable windows.
Cladding on the north facade of Thompson Residences, image by urbandreamer
Additional information and renderings can be found in our Thompson Residences dataBase file, linked below. Want to get involved in the discussion? Check out the associated Forum threads, or leave a comment in the space provided at the bottom of this page.


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Confession: I forgot I started a blog. No. I knew I had started a blog or blogs in recent years, but I forgot I started this blog last year and that I could still access it. So here I am, and here's what I've been up to . . .
- I am no longer a school media specialist after seven years in that role. I went back into the classroom this past August, teaching English in a dropout prevention program specifically for pregnant teens and teen parents. I am very glad to be out of the media center and back with kids, though I am more certain than ever that my tenure in education will not continue ad infinitum. I'm ready for a change and I'm on the lookout for what that might be.
- Our grandsons have been growing like little boys do, fast and fabulous! Tristan is six and a half, in first grade, and smart as a whip. It's fun to have complex conversations with him and listen to him read or hear him belly laugh when his grandpa or uncle fart in front of him. Jacob is seventeen months old and playing and talking up a storm. Greyson is fifteen months old and when he smiles, his deep dimples and big eyes light up a room. Spencer just turned one on December 23rd and like his cousins, he's walking all over the place and talking his precious baby talk. He's quick to smile and I still love the moments, however rare, when he'll sleep in my arms. Those are few and far between now; he's on the go nonstop.
I hadn't thought about it until just this moment, but I suppose if I am to make a New Year's Resolution, it will be this: I will make myself accountable to blog about my journey, if for no other reason than to have someone or something to answer to. I won't make this public knowledge for a while though. My track record is less than stellar when it comes to consistency. Case in point: this blog. Need I say more?
If you happen upon my words, please wish me well. The motivation to change and progress forward must come from within, but encouragement from outside sources is certainly good for the soul. Until next time . . .


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With invitations to go to 4 New Year's Eve parties (one which I was hosting) I hardly expected that I would spend Dec 31 playing RummiKub with my husband at 10:45.
It was not all bad. I did have my family around, who really suffered through listening to me go through 3 boxes of tissues and rounds of hacking coughs. And they did it with grace. I had innumerable cups of tea and more throat lozenges then I ever remember buying.
I had had plans to do some serious quilting at the farmhouse, but as my sewing room was in use as a bedroom for most of the time, I did some hand stitching I have been meaning to get to.
My college roommates and spouses were supposed to come for a few days at the end, but I was feeling so bad that I canceled a day before. On new years eve I sent Dave, with some appetizers I prepared, out to some other friends to celebrate and I stayed at home.
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|2011 squares recombined on New Year's eve 2011
I spent one evening when my family was out looking at the work of Dorothy Caldwell, whose work I love. With the miracle of the internet I was able to spend hours studying her work, seeing what others had to say about her work, and looking at some of her major exhibitions. What a treat. The sheer volume of her work was both inspirational as well as daunting. And truthfully it made me feel inadequate.... How could I hope to reach even a small percent of what she has accomplished. The net effect or seeing her body of work was a combination of inspiration and fear. And for a few days I kept thinking "why bother when you can never be as good as she is... "And then new years eve happened. Or maybe my medication wore off, and I got out of bed, decided to love Caldwell's work, be inspired by it, but not handcuffed. And it was that new years resolution that allowed me to cut up my silly crazy quilt squares, and just have fun.


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As the so-called omnichannel trend swiftly marches on, an increasing number of retailers are trying to position themselves to compete in the last—mile delivery race. Most are quite competent in traditional delivery methods, but are finding themselves noncompetitive in the rapid delivery of items purchased through the internet. So far, Amazon seems to be the "American Pharaoh" in the same day delivery competition. With 100 plus distribution centers, they are well equipped to make same day deliveries in a number of markets. Not to be outdone however, another leader in supply chain innovation, Walmart, is moving toward the use of it 4500 store network for delivery of on-line purchases. With such a widespread array of stores they will be well positioned to compete in a number of markets. Although space constraints could be a problem in some of them, already they are using about 80 stores for this purpose. Also, they are opening new dedicated fulfillment centers and retrofitting other conventional distribution centers to handle more on-line shipping. I believe these two behemoths will continue to try to outdo each other in the race toward internet customers. Amazon will be a formidable competitor at least for the next few years, but Walmart should not be counted out. Even American Pharaoh lost last weekend.
Shipping costs will be an issue for both firms. Amazon's Prime program offers free shipping for two day delivery of most items for $99 annually, and Walmart has a pilot program underway that offers free shipping within three days for $50 per year. Wherever these programs finally end up, shipping will not be inexpensive.
One would think that these two giant competitors would discourage further entry into the race, but enter Jet.com. Jet.com will charge $50 annually for access to an on-line marketplace that will offer reduced prices on all the items it sells – they claim 10-15% lower than anyone else. The company plans to derive its profit from the fees.
Delivery will be free for orders of $35 or more, and smaller orders will incur a charge of $5.99. Most products will arrive in 3 to 5 days, although some will arrive in two.
Clearly, this is a different approach than that of either Amazon or Walmart, and the consumers will no doubt set the tone for this particular race. Which do you prefer? Cheaper products or faster delivery? That could depend on a number of things, i. e. price, the necessity of the product, the circumstances under which it is ordered, etc. If the truth be told, probably few of us really need same day delivery, and it will be interesting to see if we are willing to pay the price when other options are available.


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"See what great love the Father has lavished upon us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him." 1 John 3:1
Dictionary.com defines the verb "lavish" with the following:
"to bestow something in generous or extravagant quantities upon"
The English word lavish is derived from the French term, lavasse, which was the term for a downpour of rain.
The NIV translation of 1 John 3:1 states, "See what great love the Father has lavished upon us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him." After looking at the Study Notes in the Lutheran Study Bible and speaking with my pastor, it seems that "lavished" is an appropriate term for the original meaning of "given to the fullest extent." Note the exclamation points after each of those two sentences. Scholars estimate that John was in his 90's when he wrote this. You would think that by this time he would take his place in the family of God for granted. But not John. You can hear the excitement in his words! He stood in complete amazement over the fact that God considered him His child and lavished His love upon him.
I love the imagery of God drenching us in the downpour of His love: the beautiful picture of us in filthy rags, our sins and guilt covering every inch of our bodies, being washed perfectly clean by God's lavishing downpour of love. This cleansing was won for us on the cross and given to us at our baptism so that we become children of the Father and heirs of His kingdom. Isn't that amazing?
Our Father's ultimate gift to us is eternal life in heaven with Him, but He also generously bestows His gifts on us while we live on earth. That was never more evident to our community (Faith Lutheran MS & HS) than during this year. As many of you know, we had a laundry list of tragedies hit our school community. We had three members of our school community shot on October 1 and many more who still carry the emotional trauma with them. We had two teachers lose children, one a young adult from cancer, the other a 10-month old who died while taking a nap. Two other teachers lost parents. One of our directors lost his wife to cancer. We had a recent alumnus (and current coach) die on the same day as the infant, and we had a 14 year-old freshman killed when a tire from another vehicle smashed into the car in which he was a passenger. We had a student lose a parent and other students diagnosed with debilitating diseases.
Each of these tragedies caused the type of devastation and pain that does not go away quickly—either to the living victims or the loved ones of those who have passed away. But, in every instance, God sent His love, comfort, and strength to those who needed it. Of course, this primarily came from the assurance of the resurrection. What comfort it is to know that our lives on earth are temporary, but that our eternal life, already won on the cross, is waiting for each of us. What peace it gives us to know that we will be reunited with our loved ones in heaven some day. The broken-hearted were also comforted by scripture that promises God is walking alongside them through these difficult times, freeing them of their burdens, and giving them peace that surpasses all understanding. Surely, the Holy Spirit was at work easing the sorrow and fears of those who were affected.
The Holy Spirit also used the community of believers mightily to give comfort and support to all of those who were suffering. Christians from around the world, country, city, and from our own school community showered these families with God's love. This came in many forms but most poignantly from our student body that poured out scripture, tears, gifts, prayers, and hugs for those who were hurting.
Although we wish that every one of these tragedies would never have happened, God overwhelmed us with His good gifts in our greatest time of need. Our students, some of whom rarely shared their faith before these instances, stood boldly and proclaimed the Gospel. Families who were either not Christian or who rarely attended church heard the message of salvation during funeral services and showed up in local congregations during the weeks that followed. Other gifts were given so that those who were affected are getting the help they need and are on the pathway of healing.
What an amazing God we have who continues to lavish His great love on His people!
Scott Fogo, High School Principal, Faith Middle School and High School, Las Vegas, NV


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We take a close look at how reliable Vaillant boilers are, courtesy of our boiler owners' survey.
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German brand Vaillant has been in the heating market for more than 135 years. Vaillant now sells products in more than 80 countries, including the UK.
Vaillant offers four types of combi boilers that supply heat and instant hot water. The range starts with the basic EcoTec Pro, which is suitable for smaller homes. The EcoTec Plus range comes in three power levels – the more hot water taps you have, the higher power you will need. You can find more details about the individual products in these ranges in our Vaillant boiler reviews.
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November 9th, 2010
WHAT: University of Missouri officials will celebrate Veterans' Day this year with several events including a ribbon-cutting of the new Veterans Center and a celebration of the Veterans History Project. All events are free and open to the public.
The Veterans Center works with veterans and service members who are current Mizzou students, faculty and staff as well as prospective students. Center officials help certify students for education benefits, work with students if they are being deployed or are returning from a tour of duty, help with access to health care and counseling services, and assist with employment searches.
WHO: Gregory Bier, associate teaching professor of management in the Trulaske College of Business, will speak at the wreath-laying event.
Speakers at the Veterans Center ribbon-cutting include:
- MU Chancellor Brady Deaton
- Missouri State Rep. Jill Schupp
- Carol Fleisher, director of the Veterans Center
- Annette Sobel, assistant to the provost for strategic opportunities and chair of the Chancellor's Committee on Military Affairs.
WHEN & WHERE: Thursday, Nov. 11
Noon – 4 p.m. – Thank you cards for veterans. The campus community and the public are invited to write thank-you notes to veterans. All notes and cards will be delivered to veterans in the Harry S Truman VA Hospital.
12:30 – 1 p.m. – Wreath-Laying Event, under the arch of Memorial Union
1 – 2 p.m. – Reception at the MU Veterans Center, Room N-5 Memorial Union
Officials will celebrate the Veterans History Project and the opening of the new center.
1:45 p.m. Ribbon-Cutting event for the MU Veterans Center, Room N-5 Memorial Union
NOTE: The Veterans History Project was initiated by State Rep. Jill Schupp and is in collaboration with the University of Missouri, the U.S. Library of Congress, Missouri State Historical Society, American Legion and the MU Veterans Center. The Missouri Association of Court Reporters are volunteering their time to produce manuscripts and subtitles for videos of Missouri's War Veterans. The project will document the memories of Missouri's war veterans for future generations.


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For what it's worth, I'll share my experiences of talking with people I know who have seen big cats and Thylacines. I would love to say the encounters were first hand but sadly they are not.
Firstly, big cats in Victoria. One of my best mates lived on about 20 acres in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges. I still see him most weeks. He has told me about the time he discovered some very clear tracks in mud by a creek that ran through the bottom of his property. He contacted a well known former VFL footballer who was a five time Premiership player and is active in researching big cats in this part of the Dandenongs. He came out and took photos and plaster casts and confirmed to my friend the prints were definitely from a big cat. They were published in the local newspaper along with a story about his next door neighbour who had lost as many as thirty goats to an unknown predator. All the slaughtered prize breeding goats had their throats ripped out. Needless to say, my friend became very cautious when walking on his property after dark.
Next, another friend who is recognized as one of the state's top men in his field of medicine has told me about clearly sighting a big cat in Gippsland. This was about the time when a news item described a local farmer shooting the rear vision mirror off his truck after panicking when he came across a panther like big cat in his paddock at night.
Another chap who was a neighbour and also a professional hunter once told me he had seen one on a trail in the Gippsland bush.
As for the Tassie Tiger, back in the 80's, I spend some time in the apple isle working on a forestry video. I got to know some of forest workers well enough to ask if they had come across any evidence of the Thylacine. Although none of the group had seen one personally, one chap told me a co-worker he knew well had a good sighting of one and because of that, he was convinced a small population still existed in the Tasmanian wilderness.
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Thank you to all our donors, we have met our fundraising goal.
Well, another amazing year has flown by and soon the annual Christmas celebrations will begin.
Every year is a huge undertaking for us. Each child gets a new set of clothes and a wrapped gift in the morning when they wake up. At brunch they get another gift plus a special bag full of treats. In addition to this the younger nursery kids get stockings filled to the brim when they wake.
The fifty or so members of our staff also get a present as do returning mission kids and any guests or volunteers, all of which can easily add up to another 100 presents!
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Illawarra add former MVP Conklin
ILLAWARRA have added some much needed grunt to their front-court confirming the long speculated signing of Brian Conklin on Friday afternoon.
Conklin was first linked to the Hawks in May but after what the club descibed as a "prolonged negotiation period," the club landed the former league MVP for the upcoming season.
The 28-year-old will join star centre AJ Ogilvy and returning veteran David Andersen in the front-court, with Hawks coach Rob Beveridge expecting the 6 ft 7 hardman to bring a physical presence to the low block.
"Conklin is an incredible player who is going to bring some legitimate toughness, rebounding and scoring to our front line," Beveridge said.
"Brian comes from the St Louis pedigree and his uncompromising style of game will make him a fan favourite in the Gong."
Conklin joins another former league MVP in Cedric Jackson at Hawks with former Townsville teammate Jordair Jett the other import on the roster.
Conklin averaged 18.9 points and 6.4 rebounds per game for the 2014-15 season to claim the Andrew Gaze Trophy despite a tough season for the Crocs.
He was ultimately moved on by the now defunct north Queensland club in 2016 but has since won the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto (LBN) with Leones de Santo Domingo and guided Nanterre 92 to championships in both the French Cup and FIBA Europe Cup.
"We are really pleased to bring a former League MVP in Brian Conklin back to the NBL after playing in the top league in France for the past two years," Hawks general manager Mat Campbell said.
"Being able to add two former League MVP's to the roster is really exciting for the club. Brian is an incredibly hard-working player who will be a great leader for our younger players."
Conklin joins a roster that includes Jackson, skipper Kevin White, AJ Ogilvy, Tim Coenraad and NBA veteran David Andersen, young-guns Daniel Grida and Emmett Naar and sharp-shooting Boomer swingman Todd Blanchfield.
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The Spice Girls are set to officially reveal details for their reunion tour later on Monday.
The girl-group are set to reunite for their first tour in 10 years – this time without Victoria Beckham. Melanie Brown, Melanie Chisholm, Geri Horner (née Halliwell) and Emma Bunton will take part in the reunion tour, due to happen Summer 2019.
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Air France has launched another airline – but, it's not a low cost carrier, as many think.
The recent launch of Joon (pronounced 'jeune' in French and meaning 'young' in English) by Air France is aimed at taking on the budget European carriers and monopoly of the ME3 i.e. Emirates, Etihad and Qatar. Joon is based at Paris CDG and presently operating medium haul flights within Europe with Airbus A320's to be followed by long haul flights to Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Seychelles and South Africa with the Airbus A340-300 (passed down from AF) and A350 by next year. Employees of the new airline are aged between 18-35 and are required to be experienced in digital technology. Operations commenced on 1st December, 2017.
One misconception appears to be the fact that Joon is a 'low cost' airline which Air France refutes. As stated by AF "Joon will not be a low cost airline as it will offer products and services that reflect those of AF" which brings one to ask why does AF wish to take on budget low cost carriers with yet another full fare airline? It might make sense taking on the ME3 offering all the frills for full fares but in this case AF appears to be using a single hybrid model to target both markets or to be exact a younger 'Millennial' clientele being the tech savvy generation born in the 1980's, 1990's and 2000's who drive consumer trends while finding ways to save money, making them almost look like a different breed of humans. This 'Millennial' market however, will look for a bit more than just a 'lifestyle brand and a state of mind' or something 'short, punchy and international', power ports and wifi, the main attraction being low fares for which there is now plenty to choose from. Here you are offering a product that matches the services and amenities (and fares) of your parent company, the only difference being that its run by tech savvy youngsters and seeks to attract the same. What next, Apple Air?
Its probably safe to say that time will tell whether this venture will encounter smooth sailing or severe turbulence. As an aviation enthusiast and frequent traveler, I would be tempted to sample this product simply out of curiosity and an excuse to take to the skies again, but your average, layman passenger may be more inclined to opt for a well known legacy carrier like AF (if it flies to the same destination) if they are paying the same fare, especially in light of the fact that in the event of severe delays or cancellations, a well known legacy carrier would be in a better position (and definitely more experienced) to handle such scenarios and arrange alternate flights and hotel accommodation for stranded passengers. In order to compete with other European low cost budget carriers, you match fare, product and services and the same would apply if competing with the ME3 which would further require frequencies to a very large number of destinations in the Middle East and beyond. One or the other. Simply flying Joon because its hip, trendy and chic will not warrant profits.
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