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The Rural Brazilian Town Packed With Natural Wonders
Because the middle of nowhere never looked so breathtaking.
Snorkeling in a river? I was doubtful. After snorkeling above the colorful corals of Hawaii and scuba diving with sharks and turtles in the Florida Keys, my expectations weren't too high for snorkeling the rivers of Bonito, Brazil — practically smack in the center of South America.
But after coming upon an aqua-blue stream so bright it appeared dyed, I realized this would be a water adventure in a category of its own. Azure water gave way to a white-sand bottom covered in flora and with colorful fish and river otters gliding along. Swimmers can see photosynthesis happening before their eyes, with plants emitting little oxygen bubbles.
The Rio Sucuri is just one of countless, diverse natural wonders in this small Brazilian town in the middle of nowhere and not far from the border with Paraguay and Bolivia. The drive from the nearest major airport on a freeway flanked by cornfields may make visitors feel more like they're in Iowa than about to enter a tropical paradise. Located in the transition between three of Brazil's great biomasses — the Atlantic Forest, the Cerrado bushland and the Pantanal wetlands — Bonito is a unique environment that's home to waterfalls, crystal-clear rivers and mysterious caverns and sinkholes. "That's the big differential here; there's so much biodiversity, so close," says Sandro Pereira, head of the region's national park.
It's an experience you'll remember for the rest of your life.
Dara Estevam, a visitor from Rio
"It's indescribable," says Dara Estevam, a 26-year-old student from Rio de Janeiro who visited Bonito in 2014. "You can totally turn off and be [immersed] in nature there. It's an experience you'll remember for the rest of your life."
The snorkeling doesn't stop with the Rio Sucuri. Equally incredible is the Rio da Prata, a 78-degree river jam-packed with fish, including the gold-scaled dorado. On my snorkel down the river, I was greeted by an anaconda slithering out of the water and onto a sun-drenched boulder.
Visitors can also snorkel or scuba dive in the nearby Lagoa Misteriosa (Mysterious Lagoon), a sinkhole in the jungle that gained its name because of its unknown depth — the farthest divers have traveled down is 721 feet. When the sun shines into the lagoon, there's a show of multitonal blues as the water goes deeper.
Don't miss the Blue Grotto, a rift in the jungle that gives way to a 1,000-foot-deep cave with massive stalactites and which ends in a deep-blue pool. Divers have found fossils of sabertooth tigers and "giant sloths" (which once stood about 10 feet tall) — evidence that the cave is thousands of years old.
Above the water, expect to see countless monkeys, colorful toucans and huge, vibrant macaws. And those bright-colored river fish? They're a staple of the local cuisine, along with caimans (reptiles that are members of the Alligatoridae family). In town, there are dozens of excellent restaurants offering up these freshwater delicacies.
"It's really worth it for foreigners to travel to a piece of Brazil outside of what's mass-marketed," says Estevam, the student from Rio, pointing out that travel agencies tend to push big-name destinations like Rio and the Amazon. "Without a doubt, Bonito is the place everyone wants to go. They just don't know it yet."
Go there: Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
- Directions: Rent a car or take a shared transfer van for the 3-hour drive from Campo Grande International Airport. There's a small airport in the city of Bonito, but with far fewer flights.
- Where to stay: There are plenty of small, locally owned accommodations in town. Hostels range from $8 to $30 per night; bed-and-breakfasts (known as pousadas) are between $50–$130.
- Fees: Most activities in Bonito are strictly regulated for conservation purposes and require booking in advance with a tour agency. Tours are generally between $20–$80.
- When to go: Bonito is great year-round, but an excellent time to visit is during the Southern Hemisphere's winter — you'll avoid not only the crowds of Brazilian vacationers that come in the summer but also the heat and humidity.
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This story gives hope, it makes us believe in people and in a happy future.
Who is Michael Oher now? He is an American professional American football player who plays in the position of attacking tact for the NFL Carolina Panters club, before that at the same position in Baltimore Ravens.
Michael Oher was born in a troubled family in Memphis. His father died and mother was detained by the police for using drugs. The family had many children and each of them lacked parental attention.
For Michael it became the norm to change schools and foster families. He he did not stay long in one place.
The guy was very big and tall, for that he was nicknamed Big Mike, although he did not particularly like that nickname.
What changed Micheale's life began when a friend of his father brought a guy to the school of Brykrest. Michael could hardly read and write, but sports skills in him were immediately detected.
The boy was hardly accepted to school, because he seemed practically unteachable.
The father's family could no longer patronize the boy, so he was on the street. Completely alone. But one cold night everything changed.
The Tuohy family was returning home by car. The children recognized the Big Mike. The mother of the Tuohy family asked her husband to stop the car. She tried to find out where Michael was going. «To the gym,» he replied. But at this late time no training was planned. When Leigh Anne asked why he was going there, Big Mike said it was warm there. More words were not needed. Leigh realized that the boy did not have a home. She asked him to get into the car. Michael was given a bed, the family left an almost unfamiliar man at home.
Leigh was concerned about the formation of the Big Mike, so a tutor was hired, who helped him with sports training. The new mother believed in the guy, she knew that he would succeed.
Everyone loved Michael. Miss Sue's tutor was happy to deal with a guy who was trying to get new knowledge. Michael became very friendly with Shawn the younger. The whole family was open to communication with the guy, Big Mike himself was opening very a long time, at first he was embarrassed and shy.
Who knows, if Michael had not become part of the Tuohy family then, would he have achieved what he has now? He was named the Striker of the Year of 2003 and was among the best players of the state among school teams. The guy had more than 20 invitations to various universities. But to get into them, he had to improve his academic performance. Michael Oher worked for several hours a day, spent a lot of time with the tutors. He really gave a lot to his goal. And not in vain. Michael finished school with good grades. And the guy chose the University of Mississippi. The National Athletic Association of Colleges conducted an investigation, it seemed to many that Michael's choice was some kind of commercial activity of the Tuohy family, but Big Mike proved that it was only his choice.
In the first year of the performance for the university team, Michael Oher became Best Novice. His team climbed in the general rating from 91 to 29 places. And Michael graduated from the university with a degree in criminology.
The story is really incredible.
By the way, there is a film «The Blind Side» based on a story of Michael Oher. Director: John Lee Hancock.
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As Manchester United crashed out of the Europa League to Liverpool on Thursday night, Louis van Gaal's substitutions again came under the spotlight.
Philippe Coutinho's goal just before half-time meant United had to win 4-1 on the night to get through. Before the game, Van Gaal said he was confident his team could score four if required.
But with United needing three goals in the second half he brought on Antonio Valencia, Matteo Darmian and Bastian Schweinsteiger and left Memphis Depay on the bench.
It's not the first time he's baffled United fans.
Adnan Januzaj v Sunderland (August 2014)
With United chasing a winner against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light in Van Gaal's second game in charge, he swapped holding midfielder Darren Fletcher for Adnan Januzaj.
But instead of throwing Januzaj forward to get a goal - at a ground where he scored twice the season before - he was deployed as a holding midfielder next to Tom Cleverley.
United created next to nothing in the final 20 minutes and had to settle for a point against a team who would spend the rest of the season battling relegation.
Marouane Fellaini v CSKA Moscow (November 2015)
With United again looking for a goal, this time against CSKA Moscow, Van Gaal replaced striker Anthony Martial with Marouane Fellaini - a change that was greeted with some boos from the fans inside Old Trafford.
Ultimately, Van Gaal got away with it as Michael Carrick, Jesse Lingard and Wayne Rooney combined to find a late goal and earn United a 1-0 win.
Watch: Van Gaal on Liverpool loss as United crash out of Europa League
Nick Powell v Wolfsburg (December 2015)
United needed to win in Germany to be sure of keeping their Champions League campaign alive. It was a surprise when Van Gaal named Nick Powell on the bench with the midfielder only just back from nearly a year out.
And it was an even bigger surprise when he was thrown on for Juan Mata after 69 minutes. With Wolfsburg leading 2-1 and United needing to score twice, Van Gaal left Ashley Young and Andreas Pereira on the bench in favour of introducing Powell.
But he had very little impact, United eventually lost 3-2 and crashed out of the Champions League at the group stage. A month later he was on loan at Hull.
Timothy Fosu-Mensah v West Brom (March 2015)
United were a goal and a man down at the Hawthorns with 10 minutes to go. But instead of turning to attacking players Marouane Fellaini or James Weir on the bench, Van Gaal decided to swap his right-back.
Timothy Fosu-Mensah came on for Matteo Darmian for the last seven minutes while Fellaini and Weir spent the rest of the afternoon in their seats. United barely created a chance in the final stages as West Brom held on comfortably.
Watch: Scholes says Welbeck would walk into this United side
All three v Liverpool (March 2015)
His desire to work with a small squad and a series of injuries robbed Van Gaal of most of his options. But the one attacking player he was able to select on the bench, Memphis Depay, remained on the sidelines despite United needing three goals in the second half to progress in the Europa League.
Instead, Van Gaal brought on two full-backs and a holding midfielder. The game ended in a limp 1-1 draw and United headed out of Europe with a whimper.


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12 Monkeys First Look: 5 Reasons to Watch Season 2 (VIDEO)
Get ready to go back to the past, back to the future...and back again when 12 Monkeys returns.
Season 2 picks up where the finale left off—with Cassie (Amanda Schull) being sent to 2043 and Cole (Aaron Stanford) and Ramse (Kirk Acevdeo) stuck in 2015. To tease the new season, we got an exclusive featurette that reveals bits and pieces of what's changing—and what's coming. Here are the five reasons you should be excited about Season 2.
The Witness will finally make an appearance. When the video opens with the lines, "There is a man there, in a kind of plague doctor mask. They call him The Witness," you know the season will be even creepier than the last. And flashes of the white mask only makes things more unsettling.
There will be time travel to the 1940s. The series is shaking up the story by having Cole and Cassie travel further back in time, to the era of suits and fedoras. Cassie looks out of place in that era, but Cole seems settled enough to have developed a taste for whiskey sours.
Cole and Cassie will be very different people. In Season 1, Cole was willing to kill anyone tied to the plague, while Cassie (as a doctor) was more compassionate. When the series returns they both have a role reversal. "Cole is less a soldier...and goes against what's meant to be," says Stanford. As for Cassie, her experiences make her realize that "sometimes violence is the only way to stop a situation in its track," reveals Schull. So get ready for a softer Cole vs. a grittier Cassie.
Jennifer Goines's crazy will serve a purpose. Not all the madness will come from Jennifer Goines (Emily Hampshire), whose voices and visions will turn out to be "quite pivotal to the mythology of the show," shares the actress, who also believes Jennifer is the smartest person in the room.
The plague becomes less important than what will happen to time. "The stakes will make the plague seem like the common cold," Hampshire also teases. So expect the plague to take a backseat to everything else that will happen—like time expanding and then breaking, and the true agenda of the Army of 12 Monkeys coming to light. Stanford promises, "there will be a host of new mysteries, riddles and questions" that will have your head spinning.
Watch the video below to see more scenes from the new season.
12 Monkeys, Season premiere, Mon. April 18, 9/8c, Syfy


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If you are interested in researching the assessed value of a property in Virginia, this article will provide the necessary steps to conduct your search.
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At UFC's new global corporate campus in Las Vegas, an impressive 2.5-millimeter pixel-pitch NanoLumens Narrow Pixel Pitch ENGAGE Series Display measuring a whopping 12.5 feet by 20 feet, was installed front and center in the campus' main lobby. The goal was to give visitors an initial glimpse of their corporate campus grandeur and a look into the energy behind the company.
Nominating Company: NanoLumens, Peachtree Corners, Georgia
Venue: UFC Corporate Headquarters, Las Vegas, Nevada
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Category: Corporate Environments
UFC, the world's premier mixed martial arts organization, wanted every inch of their new global corporate campus to amplify the global brand's image as a world-class organization. Since the lobby is the company's first opportunity to present the brand to visitors, it was crucial that they create a statement, while also enticing visitors to explore the rest of the facility. To find the right display, UFC turned to National Technology Associates, a leading integration firm that recommended NanoLumens.
With the design of the new corporate campus in Las Vegas, it was essential for UFC to find a sign that would create a 'wow' factor, to give visitors an initial glimpse of the corporate campus grandeur. Given that the display would be the first thing that welcomes guests into the building, it was imperative that it be a lightweight solution that could be relied upon to constantly present a clear, high-quality image. Additionally, they wanted to ensure that the screen could be easily installed without any changes to the architecture or structure of the lobby.
With the help of NanoLumens, UFC was able to install a 2.5-millimeter ENGAGE Series™ LED display, measuring 12.5 feet by 20 feet, in the center of the main lobby. The impressive screen allows them to create a 'wow' factor for visitors with its ability to play live feeds and split into multiple screens, while streaming high-quality sound via built-in audio. Additionally, the l2688 x 1536 display resolution ensures the display portrays the best image quality available. Furthermore, given the thin, lightweight nature of the NanoLumens display, no changes needed to be made to the lobby's architecture or structure.
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This weekend I had an opportunity to read the first half of Diane Ravitch's excellent new book, "The Death and Life of the Great American School System: How Testing and Choice Are Undermining Education." I will be writing at much greater length in upcoming weeks about the book, the research it presents, and the implications for us as educators, parents, and citizens. This evening I'd like to share the following paragraph from page 103, in the chapter titled, "NCLB." The bolding in the quotation below is my own.
The goal set by Congress [in NCLB] of 100 percent proficiency by 2014 is an aspiration; it is akin to a declaration of belief. Yes, we do believe that all children can learn and should learn. But as a goal, it is utterly out of reach. No one truly expects that all students will be proficient by the year 2014, although NCLB's most fervent supporters often claimed that it was feasible. Such a goal has never been reached by any state or nation. In their book about NCLB, Finn and Hess acknowledge that no educator believes this goal is attainable; they write, "Only politicians promise such things." The law, they say, is comparable to Congress declaring "that every last molecule of water or air pollution would vanish by 2014, or that all American cities would be crime-free by that date." I would add that there is an important difference. If pollution dos not utterly vanish, or if all cities are not crime-free, no public official will be punished. No state or municipal environmental protection agencies will be shuttered, no police officers will be reprimanded or fired, no police department will be handed over to private managers. But if all students are not on track to be proficient by 2014, then schools will be closed, teachers will be fired, principals will lose their jobs, and some– perhaps many– public schools will be privatized. All because they were not able to achieve the impossible.
The picture Ravitch paints in the first half of her book is sobering, tragic, maddening, and persuasive. It is remarkable so many intelligent people have permitted a law which has clearly articulated, unattainable goals to not only become the law of the land, but remain the law of the land. I am thankful to Ravitch for her articulate exposition of the tragedy which continues to unfold politically in U.S. education, and look forward to playing a constructive role in the social action campaign which will turn the tide.
See my post from February 2010, "Will Race to the Top Hurt Kids and Make Charter School Entrepreneurs Rich?" for more links and background about these issues. If you haven't already, also be sure to read Doug Noon's April 2010 post, "We Are In Deep Doo Doo." Indeed we are.
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H/T to my mom for giving me a copy of Ravitch's book.
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If you're looking for things to do this half-term then there's lots of good old-fashioned fun to be had at Tower Bridge when the high level Walkways will once again be the setting for a range of traditional Victorian Games.
Tickets to Tower Bridge will include the added attraction of giant dominoes, hopscotch, noughts & crosses, quoits and roll-a-ball, with prizes available for some games.
And with National Science & Engineering Week coming up in March (11th-20th), this is a great opportunity for parents to squeeze some educational benefit out of a great day out.
Younger visitors can also enjoy the Guy Fox Tower Bridge Passport, a sticker-based activity free for every child which makes exploring the history of the Bridge fun and helps to focus their attention during their visit.
Adults – £7
Kids (5 – 15) – £3
Under-5s – Free
Concessions – £5
Joint tickets for admission to Tower Bridge and the restored Monument nearby are available at £8, £5.50 and £3.50.
Opening Times:
9.30am to 6.00pm (last admission 5.00pm).
More information on family and group tickets can be found online at www.towerbridge.org.uk


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Sacha Parkinson is a 26 years old talented and industrious actress from the United Kingdom. She is popular in the world for starring the role of Sophie's girlfriend Sian Powers in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street. She is also famous for her role as Luisa in the 2017 movie Apostasy.
Sacha Parkinson's early life
Sacha Parkinson was born as Sacha Louise Parkinson on the 11th of March, 1992 in Salford, Lancashire, England, the United Kingdom to Leigh Parkinson and Cliff Parkinson. She was raised in a middle-class family. She is English and has English descent.
Sacha was born as raised in Salford, Greater Manchester. There Sacha Parkinson attended Walkden High School and completed her secondary education from there.
Sacha Parkinson's career
Sacha Parkinson has been acting since she was 11 years old. At the tender age of 11, she made her acting debut by starring the role of Tasha in the TV film The Illustrated Mum, which featured Harry Treadaway's girlfriend Holliday Grainger.
Two years later she appeared in the TV series The Royal where she played the role of Polly Cruikshank. She got her rise in fame in 2009 after she began starring the role of Sian Powers in the TV series Coronation Street, alongside Matt Baker's girlfriend Kym Marsh.
Sasha Parkinson most notable performances can be found in the film Apostasy, where she played the role of Luisa alongside Siobhan Finneran and in the TV show Safe House, featuring Stephen Moyer.
Sacha Parkinson's personal life
Sacha is popular in the film industry for her sexy and stunning figure. Her pretty face and alluring body are attracting every man towards her and this is making her love circle and love affairs in the media as the hot topic.
She is currently in a relationship with Ben Mencer, whom she met at the Wethersfield Studios. Ben Mercer is an autograph hunter and has been spotted countless times outside filming studios, stalking celebrities.
Ben Mercer, approached Sash Parkinson and asked for her cell num, which Sasha was happy to provide him. Soon enough Ben asked her out on a date, which Sasha didn't deny either. The couple is now spotted at the trendiest bars and pubs located in Manchester.
Sacha Parkinson's net worth
Sacha Parkinson has been earning a lucrative amount of salary and her net worth is also expected to be high. A major part of her wealth comes from the earnings she makes from the TV shows like Coronation Street, The Driver, and Safe House, in which she has recurring roles.
Although she has disclosed the amount she received in her paycheque, it has been assumed that Sacha Parkinson made an awful lot of money from the movie Apostasy. As of 2019, Sacha Parkinson is said to have an estimated net worth of $1.4 million.
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Sacha Parkinson is five feet and six inches (168 cms) tall and her body weighs around 55 kgs (121 lbs).


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Dr Charlotte Edwardson: Dr Charlotte Edwardson is an Associate Professor in Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Health in the Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, UK. Her research focuses on understanding the role of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in the prevention and management of chronic diseases, particularly type 2 diabetes. This encompasses experimental, epidemiological and behaviour change intervention studies. She currently holds research grants (totalling >£6 million) from the Medical Research Council, National Institute for Health Research, Department of Health and the European Commission.
Dr Thomas Yates: Dr Thomas Yates is a Reader in Sedentary Behaviour, Physical Activity and Health in the Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, UK. He is also part of the lifestyle theme of the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre. He leads a diverse portfolio of research focused on understanding how lifestyle can be used to prevent and manage chronic disease.
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Sitting is ubiquitous in today's society and high levels of sitting have emerged as a risk factor for morbidity and mortality. As such, the topic of sedentary behaviour (i.e., sitting) has received much interest and is a rapidly growing field of research. This webinar by Dr Charlotte Edwardson and Dr Thomas Yates will provide an overview and update of the epidemiological, experimental and intervention research on the topic of sedentary behaviour.
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By James Stafford, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor graduate Kelsey Kunk and seniors Elizabeth Stefanski and Kelsey Belcher spent their spring break at the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society's annual convention in Chicago. All three participated in the student presentation competition with both Stefanski and Belcher earning top honors.
Kunk presented in the Alumni category on the subject of "Suicide Assessment in the Emergency Department." Belcher participated in the World History category, where her presentation, "Dissection, Body Snatchers, and Reform," was awarded first place. Stefanski's presentation, "How do Movies Affect the Readership of Young Adult Books," was entered in the American Literature category and also won first place.
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For all of those fortunate enough to catch the Keyboard Cat playing Bruno Mars during the halftime of the Puppy Bowl on Sunday, I envy you. That's because I had to endure about 15 minutes of pure torture while watching the actual Bruno Mars performing with the Red Hot Chili Peppers during the bona fide Super Bowl halftime show. It was just so unbelievably politically correct that it hurt to watch.
The show began with a chorus line of children, wearing winter clothes that probably were too warm for the 50-degree conditions in which that the game was taking place, singing the Travie McCoy/Bruno Mars song "Billionaire."
Mars made his first appearance doing a drum solo, that, honestly, as it translates to television, was about as interesting as the rest of the game (which at that point was a 22-0 blowout favoring the Seattle Seahawks). The song began playing, probably over MetLife Stadium's PA system, because it didn't seem as though any of the performers was actually playing his instrument. (Plus, the song's actual singer, McCoy, wasn't on hand to perform.) And it did not get any better from there.
Mars followed up with "Locked Out of Heaven," and 2013's most annoying song sounded probably five times as bad with all the irritating "pageantry" that accompanies Super Bowl halftime shows.
It feels as though the Super Bowl's organizers have given up on trying to put on an intriguing halftime show. Ever since the above incident involving Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson, which happened exactly a decade ago, the NFL has instead settled for the biggest "safe" celebrity mash up they can possibly afford.
It really seems like there are no lengths to which the NFL (a.k.a. "No Fun League") and its commissioner, Roger Goodell, will not go to ensure that the league is looked upon favorably by middle America. And the blandness of the halftime show the last several years is evidence of such.
Mars went with "Treasure" for the third song of the show, and for an instant, things started to become interesting. Bruno and his band were getting funky and the R&B/pop singer seemed to be channeling his inner "Godfather of Soul" with some authentic James Brown-like dance moves.
Toward the end of his next song, "Runaway Baby," Mars began singing the Red Hot Chili Peppers classic hit "Give it Away" while backed up by an appearance by Anthony Kiedis and Flea, and it seemed like perhaps the NFL was taking some risks. Well, if it was the early '90s, that is.
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Honestly, 20 years ago the sock-wearing-on-their-schlongs (on their album cover) Red Hot Chili Peppers would have exemplified provocative television. In 2014, however, RHCP has become nothing more than agreeable and safe classic rock. Kiedis' weird-ass man stockings and Flea's rocking the whole "I just escaped from prison and ditched my shirt" look were probably the wildest thing that happened.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers disappeared almost as quickly as they showed up, and their performance along with the NFL's ode to the troops gave Bruno enough time to make way for his secluded riser away from the stage to sing "Just the Way You Are," in honor of America's fighting men and women. Because obviously 10 minutes cannot go by on Super Bowl Sunday without somebody acknowledging war.
The show was just lackluster, and the bit "honoring" the troops was pandering at best, war-mongering at worst. Just chill out NFL, invite someone upbeat, fun, and maybe even groundbreak one day. Maybe next year, when the Super Bowl comes to the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, perhaps could see what Matt and Kim might do with a Super Bowl halftime show.
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IHOP makes its way to San Diego Naval Base
San Diego sailors living and working on base won't have far to go now when they have a sudden craving for a stack of syrup-drenched pancakes.
IHOP this week opened one of its growing number of Express restaurants at the Naval Base San Diego, the second military base in the nation to get its own pancake house.
The new, smaller IHOPs are part of the Glendale-based company's strategy to open restaurants in non-traditional locations that provide customers with easier access. The latest 850-square-foot IHOP Express opened Monday at the Navy Exchange Food Court, sharing company with a Rubio's, Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Starbucks, Panda Express, Subway and Famous Famiglia.
In November, the International House of Pancakes opened an IHOP Express at the Naval Station Norfolk.
"One of IHOP's core strategies is to make IHOP more accessible to our guests," said Jean Birch, IHOP President. "Military bases operate as cities with large populations of both military personnel and civilians, and until these openings, IHOP was not available to the enlisted or civilian personnel. These military base openings are clearly aligned with our expansion strategy."
While the company says it remains focused on the development of full-service restaurants, locating Express eateries in non-traditional places, such as airports, college campuses and military bases allows it to reach customers who typically don't frequent IHOPs.
"We're testing this on university campuses, with one already open, and we're looking at five more," said spokesman Patrick Lenow. "We also have some in shopping centers we're testing in the San Antonio market. "They're smaller, with different service styles, where you order at the counter and the food is brought to you.
During the last year, the company opened, on average, a new restaurant more than once per week. And in November, IHOP opened its 1,500th restaurant, located in Washington, D.C.
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Amy's Culinary Adventures Presents: Cheese Please!
Last December, I was invited and hosted by Chef Amy Jurist, of Amy's Culinary Adventures, to attend one of her decadent underground dinners. With the theme being "Cheese Please!" and with my love of cheese, this was one invitation that I definitely did not want to turn down. This is actually my second time attending an underground dinner. That first experience was on a much smaller scale and took place at the chef's home; however, Amy's version was definitely much grander and was held at the Bradford Stewart Studio in Culver City with around 90+ in attendance.
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The evening started with wine being served along with a trio of appetizers and plenty of it. It could have been really easy to fill up on all those starters. First, there were the mini Crab and Swiss Cheese Quiches with the Swiss Cheese adding a nice little sharpness to the sweetness of the crab.
Next up were the Port and Honey Goat Cheese Napoleons with Pistachios. I honestly don't remember really tasting the port, but I enjoyed the pungent/sweet/nutty flavors of all the other ingredients.
To finish off the trio was the Queso Fundido Con Chorizo. Who could say no to Chorizo?
Soon, we sat down to dinner, but before we got started, Chef Amy came out to tell us a little about herself and her inspiration for that night's theme.
After her introduction, our first course was a Roast Cauliflower and White Cheddar Soup with Sharp Cheddar Tuile. I loved the tuile. It added a nice crunch component and sharpness to the otherwise mild soup.
When we were done with the soup, out came bread. Oh my god, the bread! It was totally amazing. If I could have snuck out to the the kitchen area and brought home an entire box, bag or whatever I could find, of this Blue Cheese Scallion Bread, I would have done so with a smile on my face and without a trace of guilt in my heart.
Our next course was the Yam and Goat Cheese Ravioli with Sage Butter Sauce. I have to admit that I was confused by this dish. First, I think this was actually a Raviolo. Ravioli is the plural of raviolo. Also, this raviolo didn't seem like a closed pasta. Instead, it was open at the sides? Of all the dishes, this was my least favorite. The sage butter sauce seemed a little too oily and the yam too sweet. The flavors just didn't come together for me.
Next up was the Proscuitto Wrapped Chicken with Fontina and Spinach Gratin. Although a tad salty, perhaps because of the proscuitto, this was a good dish. I loved how the breading of the chicken was crispy and cooked to the point that it was a little caramelized. The chicken breast itself was moist and I liked that there was no skimping on the spinach filling.
Even before the chicken, I was getting really full, but I didn't want to miss dessert, which was Pecan Pie Cheesecake with Vanilla and Raspberry Sauce. Normally, I'm not much of a cheesecake person, but this one I enjoyed a lot. The pecans and brown sugar topping had a sweetness to it that surprisingly wasn't cloying. It was just right and when you ate the cheesecake with a little bit of the raspberry sauce, the addition of the tart fruity notes was a nice touch.
Overall, this was a really fun evening. Not only was the food great, you definitely did not go home hungry. What was also nice was mixing and mingling with other food lovers, whether it was during the cocktail hour or sitting at the long communal tables and chatting with your neighbors. To get more info about Amy's Culinary Adventures, check out the links below.
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6 comments:
- Sarah Auerswald said...
God your photos are gorgeous!
I was at the dinner too (and my pictures don't do it justice), and I have to say I really loved the raviolis. To each her own, right? The ravs and the little napoleons were my faves -- I could have eaten plate-fulls of just that.
- Priscilla - She's Cookin' said...
Beautiful venue and unbelievable photos! I wish I'd known about this one - I just recently attended La Nuit a Paris in February.
- ChowBellas said...
I love cheese! How often does she have these "underground parties"?
- Anonymous said...
That was a lot of cheese there :D I would love to take part in something like that :D
- Exile Kiss said...
Hi Abby,
Very nice! :) Sounds like a wonderful underground dinner, with classy presentation and generally good dishes. Thanks for sharing. :)
- pleasurepalate said...
Sarah: Thanks for stopping by. :) I should probably also say that in general, I'm not much into Italian food, so if I'm going to have it, it has be over the top good for me.
Priscilla: I'm sure that Amy will repeat events. She's repeating her Bacon event after all. lol
ChowBellas: The best thing to do is sign on to her mailing list and that way, you'll get notified of her upcoming events.
Brian: Maybe, you can talk a chef into putting together a similar dinner?
EK: It was a fun evening with good food and fun new foodie friends. :)


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"We don't have to build Dottie up in death," said Hillsborough County Sheriff David Gee, a friend of Mrs. Berger MacKinnon and her husband, Sandy MacKinnon. "Her life and service to the community speaks for itself."
Hundreds filed Thursday afternoon into the St. John's Episcopal Church in South Tampa to pay tribute to Mrs. Berger MacKinnon, 71, who died Sunday after a more than three-year battle with bile duct cancer that doctors warned would claim her much sooner. She had previously fought breast cancer a dozen years earlier, never taking a break from her advocacy for children.
Family members, many from her native Kentucky, carried sunflowers, her favorite.
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"She saw the gaps in the system and she chose to make us different in Hillsborough County," Gee said. "And it became her life's work. She had an unbridled passion for children. She translated that love into an unbridled zeal to protect and to foster the most vulnerable in our community."
Gee and Bondi, who regularly visited Mrs. Berger MacKinnon in her final weeks, recalled someone who had no problem asking for money to help support her causes. She didn't just ask once, Gee said, even if you had given before.
Bondi said she set an example for others in her dedication in her causes but also in her unconditional and engaged friendship, even as she battled illness.
"Dottie not only gave of herself, but she inspired others," said Bondi, who informed those in attendance that Mrs. Berger MacKinnon will be receiving one more honor, as Gov. Rick Scott will name her to the Florida Women's Hall of Fame.
Of course, she adored her own family and the grandchildren who called her Nana. Even as the prognosis grew grim, she painted her toenails blue to impress the little ones, said friend Cathy Unruh. When the end came near, Unruh said, her friend got her hair done, stylish until the end.
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It's been a busy week for the Canna Lady! No seriously, had to ask what day of the week this is. Time is flying by, so let's get caught up!
So, in conversation with some canna-friendly associates, aka my pot homies, I found out that in late March, a federal judge ruled that medical cannabis dispensaries and centers can contribute and donate to political campaigns. Why is this a big deal? Because it's politics that's going to get Illinois from a pilot program state to a fully legal medical (and maybe recreational, start wishing hard lol) state! Furthermore, residents who are and aren't MMJ patients will have another way of connecting to their local and state representatives. Supporting politicians who are in support of legalization and restoration are key, and gives them another way of providing a stellar resource for the people they represent.
We already know that supporting cannabis is more than just legalizing getting high. It's endless opportunities, alternative medicine, economic stability and technological progression. It's about time the residents that are represented by these politicians are truly supported in what can make their lives better. Write letters, call, FACEBOOK your state reps, aldermen, mayors when you are passionate about what is right. Whether it's cannabis legalization, equal opportunities in education, or racial discrimination…OUR voices can be heard if we speak loud enough!
Ok let me get off my soap box. I'm eating taco flavored chips with a Star Wars tee on. Not in a revolution leading mood right now, just educating. Nevertheless, that's where change begins.
NEXT thing I found out is many cannabis businesses cannot advertise within 1000 feet of a church, school, or park because there are children or teens who are 18 and under. I see where the morale lies except for all of the establishments that sell liquor and tobacco within that radius of those places, but I digress. STIGMA is the issue. That even in 2017 it's ok for children to see pictures of adults sipping cognac or large, public tobacco ads in the same establishments where they purchase candy but cannabis advertising is deemed irresponsible.
For now, it is what it is. But maybe now you see the bias, which creates the reputation, that results in cannabis being this dangerous "drug" that needs to be kept under wraps. Nah. It's medicine, it's ours, and it's here.
Mmmkay moooving right along, I highly suggest checking out Sensi magazine. It's a Denver publication that is pro-community and pro-cannabis, and Chicago is the next city to start printing! Get in the know now, by the way I'm a local Sensi publisher, shameless plug lol. Check us out by clicking here—> Sensi Magazine website, or slide in my DM. You naughty thing you.
Alright, gotta make a dispensary run. Check back tomorrow, or don't. I'll be here lol!
"If weed was legal, then I wouldn't have a problem. But then again, I have more problems with what's legal than what's not. So, just be careful." –my mother.


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Reinhold Kainhofer wrote: > ... which I'm sure will NOT hold up in court, so I propose we really end this > discussion. Please leave the lawyering to the lawyers and lets go back to > coding. Please understand the motivation for OPENING this discussion -- not to debate which license or what license, but to propose a few concrete things the LP coding team can do to clarify licensing and (perhaps) make it easier to upgrade the license if that's desired. I particularly think it would be a good idea to make sure that all files in the source tree -- code and docs -- have both copyright and licensing statements in them. More particularly, does anyone object to me adding a GFDL 1.1 or later notice to the doc files I have written? Best wishes, -- Joe
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As many of you know I published my first book, The 10 Essential Habits of Sales Superstars: Plugging into the Power of Ten">The 10 Essential Habits of Sales Superstars: Plugging into The Power of Ten about a month ago. It was truly a dream come true and a project which I had worked on (and shelved several times) for the past few years.
Yesterday was the official "Launch" of the book and it's available at The 10 Essential Habits of Sales Superstars: Plugging into the Power of TenAmazon.com in the Kindle Select program THIS WEEK only absolutely FREE (Kindle version only)
In the book, you'll learn 10 very simple habits. 10 very good habits–habits you can start today and begin to change your sales, your income and your career.
You'll learn from my 30+ years of experience things I shaped, honed, changed and polished into the ten presented in the book. Whether you're an entrepreneur, salesperson, sales manager, small business owner or in any sort of business–we all sell something and these habits can and will help you.
And, this week you can get it for free.
The promotion ends Friday, August 9 so click over to Amazon and download your copy today. Read it, soak it up and leave me feedback over there on the book.
I said earlier these were simple habits–and I point out in the book–there is a big difference between simple and easy. They aren't easy. You have to commit to them. You must commit to making changes in your sales process, your day and how you approach your job.
But, if you do so–these 10 habits can have a tremendous impact for you.
Writing the book was such a great experience for me–I learned so much in the process and now if you're willing to open your mind and take a few pointers from an "old hand", you can benefit from them, as well.
Don't delay–it really does end Friday. So, let your friends know they can get a copy for free this week.
I hope you enjoy it!
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There might still be life to that Pat Burrell-for-Milton Bradley deal after all.
Cubs general manager Jim Hendry has rekindled talks with several clubs over the past 24 hours. Of these meetings Hendry's had, he met with Tampa (sic) general manager Andrew Friedman and special assistant Gerry Hunsicker for more than an hour Monday night talking about the format of a Milton Bradley-for-Pat Burrell trade. There is a difference of $12 million in the two contracts, and Hendry and Friedman talked about the parameters of paring down the difference and the money.
We still have no idea why the Cubs would try to field a defense that includes both Burrell and Alfonso Soriano in the same outfield. That's something the Mets would do.
And we have no idea why the Rays would want a guy that nobody in the Cubs clubhouse wants to be around.
- Both Dioner Navarro and Fernando Perez had surgery recently. Both are expected to be ready for Spring Training. [St. Pete Times]
- The Mets are interested in Pat Burrell? Wow. Stevie Wonder could see that Burrell is 18-kinds of wrong for the Mets and Citi Field. The Mets are just like that friend in college that bet on sports and never won a bet. It got so bad that you just started betting against any team he bet on. We bet other teams look at what the Mets want to do and do the exact opposite. [Newsday]
- Rob Neyer says the smart thing for the Rays to do is to trade Carl Crawford, saying there is no way they will be able to sign him to an extension. [ESPN]
- Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune writes about small-market teams and how they can compete. Andrew Friedman is quoted in the story saying that small-market teams can compete, but it is more difficult to stay on top consistently. [Chicago Tribune]
- Umm. There will be considerably "less" to love of fellow Rayshead Jenn Sterger in the near future. And that is OK by us. We are looking forward to seeing the new Jenn. [Officially…Jenn]
- Our old friend David Chalk made his debut over at NESW Sports. [NESW Sports]


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Having a pain in right side of chest is a need to worry however not a reason to panic. Generally, just pains in the left side of the chest are linked to heart problems, but pain in the right side of chest can have a wide range of causes, some of which can be dangerous health problems. Even so, the majority of right side chest pain is not a sign of significant health problems. You should get in touch with a physician, if such a pain continues and leaves control.
Causes of Pain in Right Side of Chest
Pain in right side of chest can be when breathing in, with back, with arm, with shoulder, with upper back, above or under breast, when moving, when inhaling, under ribs, when i inhale, through to back, with shoulder blade, with back when breathing, when swallowing, when coughing, after eating, when taking deep breath, with neck, with shortness of breath, with jaw, with down right arm, after running, with ribs, with abdomen, with armpit, with underarm, with throat, after sleeping, with nausea, anxiety, with trouble breathing, below breast, breast area, by armpit, below ribs, bronchitis, below collar bone, breathing, by collarbone, behind ribs, below shoulder, belching, beside breast, coughing, cancer, cure.
Digestion-Related Causes
Indigestion or heartburn is among the major causes of such pain. Indigestion takes place when stomach acid gets into the esophagus or windpipe causing the stomach filled with undigested food. Lots of people have indigestion these days since of a poor diet, medications, tension, smoking cigarettes and drinking too much of specific liquids like alcohol and coffee. Most individuals can conquer indigestion by counting on a healthy diet, eliminating bad habits and utilizing probiotics to bring back the good bacteria required for digestion in the stomach.
Essentially, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease is persistent indigestion that doesn't go away. The cause is usually problems with the digestion system, such as infections or an absence of germs required for food digestion. Medical treatment is essential if indigestion does not clear up on its own.
Food blockages: The esophagus, the tube that links the mouth to the digestive system, is very little and it can easily get obstructed, triggering pain and requiring medical attention.
Viral Infections
Viruses like those that trigger colds and the flu can cause pleurisy and pain in right side of chest. The pain generally takes place while you breathe or cough. In a healthy individual, these infections normally clear up with rest. You can avoid some of these pains by getting your flu vaccination every year.
Gallbladder Infection
The gallbladder is a small pouch under the liver that shops bile, a substance essential for food digestion. The gallbladder can get obstructed and contaminated, normally by gallstones. This can produce sharp pain in right side of chest. In order to make a diagnosis, medical professionals will have to scan or x-ray your chest. There are a variety of treatments for gallbladder infections, including surgery and antibiotics. The good news is many people will recover with proper treatment.
Pancreas Inflammation
Pain in right side of chest that worsens when you lie down frequently originates in the pancreas. The pancreas is a little organ and can be connected with serious health problems, consisting of cystic fibrosis, cancer and diabetes, so medical help is required.
Liver Inflammation
The normal cause of liver swelling is an infection of the liver or hepatitis. It can also be caused by alcohol abuse, harmful chemicals and some other issues. Hepatitis can be treated with prescription antibiotics, but it does require medical care due to the fact that significant cases can be debilitating.
This condition is caused by an infection that develops inflammations around the lungs. Pleurisy triggers pain when a person coughs or breathes. It isn't really as common anymore because of prescription antibiotics and other medical treatments. You need to seek treatment because it can be a symptom of major infections, such as pneumonia.
Lung Diseases
Lung problems, including asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and infections can set off pain in right side of chest. Such issues are typically even worse in cigarette smokers and people with damaged lungs.
Pneumothorax is a severe condition that occurs when a part of a lung collapses. Pneumothorax normally takes place after an injury such as those from falls and car accidents. If you experience right-side chest pain after an accident, you should seek medical help instantly.
Pneumonia takes place when the lungs fill up with fluid and over 50 various infections can cause it. Some causes can be avoided by vaccines, however severe cases can be fatal so healthcare is needed.
Cardiovascular Problems
Pain in right side of chest can be caused by some heart issues, consisting of heart attacks, angina, cardiomyopathy and so forth.
Angina can cause chest discomforts accompanied by discomfort, thickness, hurting, burning and pressure is typically a symptom of heart disease.
Aortic dissection occurs when a little tear establishes in the aorta, the valve that connects the heart to the remainder of the body. It can be caused by accidents or hypertension and can be deadly. If this holds true, surgery is needed.
Other Causes
Anxiety can trigger right-side chest pain and worsen it. Stress can normally be dealt with through way of life changes and practices like meditation.
Rib displacement happens when a rib is slightly from alignment. It generally happens after excessive coughing, athletic activities or an accident. This usually clears by itself; however if it does not, it could be a rib fracture, which will need medical care.
Fibromyalgia is a significant swelling of the cartilage and joints in the ribs, much like arthritis; it can be treated with prescription medications and painkiller.
Costochondritis is a swelling of cartilage and joints of the chest bone. It is not serious and can be treated with hot compress, painkiller and rest.
Several growths in certain locations can cause severe right-side chest pain. It will need medical treatment, generally surgery.
See a Doctor
A severe pain in right side of chest can be a symptom of a significant medical problem and you ought to see your doctor for pain in right side of chest, if:
- The pain does not disappear after a couple of day or starts worsening.
- You have issues swallowing.
- You have fever and/or chills and cough up a lot of mucous.
- The pain is accompanied by queasiness, dizziness, difficulty thinking, excessive sweating, a rapid heart rate or heavy breathing.
- The pain starts to infect other parts of your body.
- The pain is accompanied by a sensation of pressure, squeezing, tightness or crushing.
- The pain triggers you to faint or collapse.
- You are unable to obtain up or move.
- The pain is accompanied by low blood pressure or a low pulse.


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Review Run Sackboy! Run!
Little big planet endless runner game
Author: Ollie Green
Date: 26 Apr 2017, tested on Samsung GT-I9500 Galaxy S4
Perfect soundtrack, neat graphics, lots of levels, addictive game play
In-app purchases
Run Sackboy! Run! for Android is a super fun endless runner game that is based in the same universe as Little Big Planet. In this game, you will play as Sackboy, the main protagonist of LBP, as you run past obstacles and collect coins.
Unlike most endless runner games, this one uses a side scrolling camera. Whilst other games such as Temple Run offer multiple lanes of movement because of the 3D camera angle, this game has many levels that players can access by jumping and running into portals. However, in a similar fashion to other endless runner games, you will be able to keep running and collecting coins till you get hit by an obstacle.
Once you die in this game, a results screen will showcase your achievements in that run. If you managed to complete any preset challenges you will level up. Leveling up offers a permanent score multiplier for all future runs, which is a good incentive for completing the challenges that the game sets out for you.
After the results screen, you will be taken to the main menu, and from here you will be able to spend your earned coins on cool custumes, upgrades and special powers to make you last longer in your next run. There is a nice mixture of cosmetic and utility items in this store, and whilst you can purchase all of this with in-app purchases; you can also work towards earning it, without spending any real money.
Run Sackboy! Run! is great fun. But it's not just about the gameplay, the app has also been developed incredibly well, and there is a decent range of sound effects, groovy background music, and amazing graphics too. The game can be downloaded from the Google Play store for free.
Final ratings
Gameplay 9/10
Story 7/10
Graphics 9/10
Sound 9/10


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I grew up in a small town in Southern Utah. When I say small I mean about a 100 people small, give or take a few. Everyone in town was Mormon with the exception of a wife and kids of a Jack-Mormon that had moved there to sort of homestead. Their daughter, in fact, was the only other person within 25 miles of town my age
School was a conglomerate of several towns within a 30-mile radius and even that collection of kids was small but mighty in terms of Mormonism. I would estimate 98% of the school was Mormon. These were hard core Mormons, most multi-generational, most with polygamy in their history. The church, and everything about it, was a part of home, school and culture. Sometimes people didn't live the rules very well, but nobody ever questioned its truth.
I grew up a pretty lonely kid. Although I came from a large family, my brothers and sisters were all significantly older than me, the youngest child. I had a lot of time to myself and I discovered masturbation pretty young. I never in my wildest imagination thought it was a bad thing, until about six months into my time as a Deacon when I suddenly learned in quorum meeting that playing with yourself was intensely horrible to God. Confusion ensued. When I'd been asked if I masturbated in my worthiness interview I didn't even know what it was so I said no. I had not felt any guilt or worry that there was anything wrong with it, thanks a lot Holy Ghost, until I was taught I should by my priesthood leadership. In one short lesson, I went from a happy go lucky Deacon, to a sinner that now needed to confess and repent.
So put yourself in my shoes. I was facing the prospect of having to tell someone I pretty intimately knew, because of the smallness of where we lived, that I was playing with myself. This was a horrid weakness I had and I couldn't quit, and I really didn't want to except to make the guilt go away. Thus I learned how to lie and I learned how to lie well because there was no way in hell I was sharing this part of me with people that I saw multiple times throughout the week and often worked for in the summers.
Lying may seem like a small price to pay for keeping a secret that really was no one's business but my own, but the great consequence was that as much as I believed in God, I also believed in Satan. I developed such a fear of him and his ability to possess me that it affected almost every aspect of my life. Sometimes I couldn't eat, most nights I wouldn't allow myself to go to sleep, until so totally exhausted I couldn't fight it anymore. I just knew the moment I fell into slumber he would show up with his minions and possess me, and this thought was reinforced with multiple stories and testimonies by well meaning leaders trying to inspire, when in reality all they were doing was scaring the shit out of me. I realized by my decision to not confess and repent I was already in his power and it was just a matter of time.
This whole cycle taught me that I could lie and get away with it, I could find a way to swallow fear and loathing by being aloof and uncaring, that emotions, especially the big ones, needed to be avoided at all costs. It ingrained in me a "fuck you" attitude that even today can creep into my interactions, especially when people confront about emotions or question my honesty or integrity in even the smallest way. I'm 50 years old, out of the church for eight and still hyper defensive and self-protective because of the pattern established to protect myself so long ago. I still have problems with sleeping enough because of patterns and habit that developed years ago.
I no longer believe in God or Satan, or the church and its harmful policies. That brings peace and relief to my soul. What I do believe is that these infernal interviews are harmful in such a myriad of ways that no one can really know the full damage that is being done to individuals who have to subject themselves to this process to be considered "righteous". Its so damn disturbing that the highest levels of leadership won't open their eyes and ears to even consider the damage, past present and future that is happening in this process. My greatest act as a human, thus far in my life, is that I made decisions and took actions that will preclude my four children from having to experience this mess.


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Standard: ELAGSE9-10W3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
Learning Target: I can analyze the narrative technique writers use to create a sense of pacing in a narrative and apply pacing to my own writing.
Opening Session: Grab the narrative you wrote yesterday- you're going to use it again today! Take ten minutes to read over it and remember what you wrote 🙂
Work Session: Today we're going to read a story called "Pick One" by David Matthews and consider the issue of pacing in writing. You know how some TV shows or movies are really fast-paced, and others seem to drag? It's the same in writing. The series I've been reading during Independent Reading time, The Demon Cycle, is generally lauded for being really fast-paced and action packed. By contrast, another favorite book of mine, The Name of the Wind, is very slow-paced. I can read you example passages of each that demonstrate this 🙂 As we read our short story today, listen for shifts in the pacing and how the author achieved that.
After we read, go back to the narrative you wrote yesterday. How did you pace your writing? Fast, slow, or otherwise? Did you do it intentionally?
Consider what we've read today, then let's do the Sentence Variety box on page 132, and then look to page 134, and use your own writing to find different types of sentences. You can work with your story to include a variety of sentence structures, which will make your writing stronger.
Closing Session: Share your sentences!
Assessment: Informal – book check, vocab quiz
Differentiation: Process (scaffolding), Product (varied lengths)


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