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Notre Dame SAAC Earns 2013-14 ACC Sportsmanship Award
Fighting Irish student-athlete leadership group among three recipients of conference honor.
Pay It Forward
The Student-Athlete Advisory Council Spends a Record Number of Hours in the Community
Pay It Forward
The Student-Athlete Advisory Council Spends a Record Number of Hours in the Community
Mike Harrity serves as a Senior Associate Athletics Director at the University of Notre Dame, leading the areas that directly impact the student-athlete experience: the Rosenthal Leadership Academy, career development, community service-learning, athletic training, nutrition, strength and conditioning and the newly created sports science initiative. Harrity also serves as the sport administrator for the women's soccer program.
Harrity also works closely with the Athletics Advancement team on top priorities, including the Advisory Council for the Student-Athlete, to secure funding for key department strategic initiatives. The Advisory Council for the Student-Athlete is comprised of alumni, family and friends of Notre Dame who invest their time, talent and treasure helping fuel the vision for Athletics while building an endowment for all coaching positions, grants-in-aid and student-athlete services. Harrity serves as Athletics Chair on three of the four Advisory Council committees: Sports Science/Sports Performance, Leadership and Personal Growth, and Career Development.
From work with the Advisory Council, Notre Dame has created two innovative positions within the athletics department focused on maximizing the potential of each student-athlete that are the first of their kind nationally: The Director of Performance Sciences leads the sport-specific technical interfaces that maximize the impact of performance support services. The Director of Mental Conditioning arms coaches and sports performance staff members with the skills necessary to make the connection between sport psychology theory and applied practice, to impact student-athlete's daily performance.
"Our promise to all of our prospective student-athletes is that we will help them maximize their growth intellectually, athletically and personally," says Harrity. "The commitment they make by coming to Notre Dame is that they'll invest themselves fully in that opportunity for growth. To deliver on our promise, it is absolutely necessary to connect and build trusting relationships with them, which is only possible if we understand who they are and who they aspire to be."
Harrity grew up in Kansas City, Kansas, and earned a journalism scholarship to The University of Kansas, where he went on to become the first in his entire extended family to graduate from college. He also earned a Master's degree in Education and served in athletics department roles at the University of Minnesota and The University of Kansas before joining the Notre Dame team in December 2011.
Fascinated by creating cultures of sustained excellence, Mike explored this subject with 13 coaches who have won 103 combined championships including Lou Holtz and John Wooden, along with many of their former team members. The results of his exploration were published in his first book in 2012, Coaching Wisdom.
His wife, Dr. Megan Harrity, also works at Notre Dame as a Counseling & Sport Psychologist, and they have two daughters Grace, age 6, and Evelyn, age 4.
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Dear friends in Australia, New South Wales, Sydney Area… come join me and the MX-5 Club Sydney Chapter on a little fish & chips run from under the Sydney Harbour Bridge in Kirribilli to Balmoral.
The meet and greet was the idea of one of the Sydney MX-5 owners from the club, but I wanted to extend the invitation to anyone else finding this blog post on Google or whatever search engine you use. If you're in Sydney and FREE Tuesday afternoon February 9th at 6pm you should totally come out and enjoy a beautiful sight of a bunch of Miatas and an American guy running around with his phone taking a million pictures.
Check out this link on facebook for details: https://www.facebook.com/events/204635939879450/
Apparently the Aussie MX-5 owners do this quite frequently, which makes me incredibly jealous because Miata meets in New Jersey are few and far between. But oh well…
I'd also like this opportunity to remind folks that I'll be in Bathurst from February 4th to the 8th and I'm sure there will be a few MX-5 owners there, possibly doing a parade lap around the famous circuit.
I'm also a little slow on organizing a meet-up in Auckland, New Zealand so if anyone is interested from my Kiwi readers please get in touch and we'll organize a nice get together in the CBD or one of the suburbs.
In addition to that I have had little success finding MX-5 owners in the Cook Islands, as I'll be visiting Rarotonga for a few days at the end of my trip. Again… interested? Get in touch!
I'm so looking forward to this trip!!!


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I just posted AATK Version 1861 to SourceForge. In this release, we have added some integration with the HyperLynx DRC/SI PI/HLAS tools, added advanced functions for High Density Advanced Packaging (HDAP), Wirebonds and Pad Rotation. I have turned off the FlipChip>Layout Driven options so it is compatible with a schematic front end. If you are a package designer using a net list, let me know and I will show you how to turn the layout driven options on.
We are also working on a toolkit for those who write GDS out of Xpedition, this toolkit produces clean GDS, crossprobes with Calibre creates a Calibre3DSTACK Rule Deck. Again let me know if you are interested.
In the new VX releases you have to add the AATK path to each of the new WDIR_VX(Release version) to make it work.
Just a reminder that AATK has hundreds of scripting examples. Most are vbs or forms but there are C#, JScript, TCL examples as well. AATK is not just for Expedition, it has examples for CellEditor, Drawing Editor, Dx, Fablink, HyperLynx, HyperLynx DRC, Library Manger, PathFinder, Quiet Expert, CES....
You can download the toolkit off of the OpenSource website SourceForge. All the scripts have source code and should be used at your own peril. SInce we give you the source code, if something doesn't work, you can fix it to work yourself and then send me your fix and I will update AATK. Our standard discalimer is we, especially Me, My team of contributers and Mentor Graphics are not held liable for anything whacky happening to your database! We are really just trying to help so don't blame us for a delay or crash, these scripts are meant to help you do your job faster and better.
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By Emily Collins
It's officially Summer in the city and the FIFA World Cup is in full swing! Now, we know there are varying degrees of fans during the World Cup; there are people who have been born and raised watching "football" and others who just enjoy a bit of eye-candy. At FoodtoEat, we love all kinds of fans! As such, we've compiled a list of the best places to watch the World Cup – no matter what kind of fan you are.
For the Experience: Under the Archway in DUMBO
On a huge screen with hundreds of fans, you can't really go wrong with this free outdoor soccer celebration. Bring a blanket, some friends and enjoy the local food vendors under the archway on a huge projection screen.
For the Die-hard Fan: Mr. Dennehy's
This Irish pub in Greenwich Village is where huge soccer/football fans come out and cheer for their teams. If you're looking for a rowdy experience with people who live and breathe the sport, Mr. Dennehy's is the place for you.
For the Bandwagoner: Nevada Smiths
"Where football is religion" is the motto of this bar and it definitely shows. This consistently packed bar has its share of soccer lovers and people who are just along for the World Cup ride. The energy at Nevada Smiths is always through the roof, so be prepared for a rowdy experience.
This pub is the ultimate place to drink and watch soccer (but while you're there, call it football!) with a slew of intense British fans that are obsessed with a bit of football. Enjoy traditional British food and drink great beer with some of the biggest supporters of the sport.
For the Fan with the Laid Back friends: Summer Garden & Bar at Rock Center Cafe
Embrace the beautiful weather and head over the Rockefeller Center for some World Cup viewing. It's the best of both words: 6 big screens for World Cup viewing and great lounging areas. Try out festive World Cup themed cuisine, great drinks and incredible views!
Honorable Mentions:
Banter Bar in Williamsburg- They're running a "World Cup Beer Passport" special. Try beers from 24+ of the World Cup countries and be entered to win discounts and prizes.
Jack Demsey's – Another bar for die hard fans, especially if you're American. When the US beat against Ghana, people rallied outside to celebrate.
Woodwork Brooklyn – Where soccer-obsessed Brooklynites celebrate. They've dedicated their entire website to the World Cup.
If screaming at your television and drinking beer isn't quite your thing, maybe looking at the gorgeous men on the field is! Check out our FoodtoEat Original Quiz!
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Sarah: 204
Daniel: 130
Jennifer: 238
Melissa: 83
Sarah: 179
Here are some random quotes in celebration of my freedom...I haven't planned this out so maybe there'll be more than one quote from one show! Ooooh...this is me mixing it up a little!
Quote 1:
C1: It's like a dog and a liver treat. If you have a liver treat, the dog will like you, and that's us
C2: Which one are you, the dog or the liver treat?
C1: I was the liver treat, and I thought I was the collar or a really cute leash but I'm not!
C2: I want to chime in and be supportive but…I don't know what you're talking about
Quote 2:
C1: This stuff is all that's wrong with the world and it's sitting up in my living room!
Quote 3:
C1: It is more suspenseful when you don't know what's going on…
Quote 4:
C1: And maybe one day we will live in a house made of cheese…
C2: I hope so
Quote 5:
C1: I have no idea who you are but boarding this vessel is an act of war, ergo we surrender. And as prisoners of war I invoke the all nations agreement, article number 39436175880932 stroke B
C2: 39436175880932 stroke B? All nations attending the conference are only allocated one car parking space? Is that entirely relevant sir? I mean, here we are in mortal danger and you're worried about the Chinese delegates bringing two cars
Good luck everyone!! Enjoy your extra freedom quotes!


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I read a lot of message boards and user groups focused on the voiceover biz. One of them is the Yahoo Voiceover Newsgroup and a recent thread has been about some of the many changes facing the – well, pretty much ANY business these days.
Combine the economy woes with the changes that the Internet brings every day and you have a lot of old-timers scrambling to make the new world of voiceover work for them. You also have more and more who want to break into the business lured by promises of easy money just for talking. It takes a lot more than just talent…
Here are a couple of paragraphs of sage advice from Jennifer Vaughn.
Talent doesn't take the front seat in any successful business. A successful business requires a savvy business person who is knowledgeable in all the elements required to make a business profitable. That includes: a strong work infrastructure built by you, marketing, sales, promotion, branding, networking, advertising, negotiating, customer service, recording keeping, and bookkeeping. Yes, you have to be a bean counter too first, then hire someone when you start making the money. If you don't know the first thing about bookkeeping, you are not going to understand the numbers to discuss strategy in your business which is required to hit your numbers each and every day, week, month, and year. The very same thing with Sales….if you are not the ultimate salesperson and you think your work speaks for itself, you are sorely mistaken. If your thought is, "I'm just a talent, I don't get involved in that"…then expect to have issues with the IRS, expect to have issues with "down" years, and expect to not be a consistently thriving business. You would be lacking the responsibility of working your business into a constant state of evolution. Do you think Oprah, Warren Buffet and The Donald would be the icons of our time if they just through their "talent" was key to success? Nada!
And let's not forget the personality type which is almost a necessity to make a business successful…..the type "A" personality of: quick study, flexible, self motivated, ambitious, goal oriented, work ethic or work-a-holic mentality, overly competitive, creative thinker, multi-tasker, strong/deep desire to achieve, firm demeanor (you're not seen as a pushover) all play into making headway into success. Without these personality traits (and these are ingrained in you as person, not learned in a few years), the ability to achieve is even farther away from you. The other side of the coin is "luck", and luck is one in a million….the odds of being successful with "luck" is like winning the lottery. Odds are against you. It happens, but it's a one in a million chance.


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Bernie Nolan and the Legend of the Kazemaatenstraat
The Kazemaatenstraat is part of 70's cycling legend, a condemned cul-de-sac in Ghent where penniless 'Anglo' cyclists could have a cheap roof over their heads as they pursued their (mostly lost) cause to make it big and become a 'Kermis King.' Manchester's Bernie Nolan was one of those riders and has kindly agreed to share a few reminiscences with us...
Living at Mrs Deene's Cyclists' B&B – Part Two; 'Racing and...
At the time I set off for Flanders in 1973 to live at Mrs Deene's, I only knew two people who had raced there – one of them being Stan Butler's son Keith - who had done well enough that he had become a professional - so it was entirely word-of-mouth, a case of asking for whatever advice people could offer and setting off on the cross-channel ferry, hoping for the best.
Your Comments about Mrs Deene, George, and their cyclists' Guesthouse
The piece we ran recently by reader John Day about staying with Mrs Deene in Belgium aroused a lot of interest on social media but it was spread over a number of different pages and apps. We thought it would be a shame to let some fascinating and funny comments go to waste so we pulled a selection together for you.
Living at Mrs Deene's Cyclists' B&B – Part One; 'St David's...
If you had visited or raced in Gent in the 60's and 70's the chances were that you would have stayed at 'Fat' Albert Beurick's "Café Den Engel", his later joint-venture with Tom Simpson five miles out of town, the "Velotel Tom Simpson" motel, or "St David's Guest House" run by Mrs Deene, right in the very heart of the historic old centre of Gent. Reader John Day reminisces about his time there.
Wilfried Peeters – Deceuninck DS is a True Flandrien!
It must be the water in Mol in the Province of Antwerp, Belgium; not only is it Tom Boonen's home town, it's also the home town of the man who was in the team car behind him for so many of the 'Tornado's' triumphs; Wilfried Peeters, sport director with the Deceuninck 'Wolf Pack' was a 'Man of the Northern Classics' in his own right.
Book Review: "Oh, THAT Tour!" by Paul Jesson
Paul Jesson has recently finished his autobiography; 'Oh, THAT Tour!', the title coming from his introduction to the pro ranks. The book isn't a conventionally structured tome, starting with a short chapter about the Paralympics time trial/road race bronze medal he came back and won in Athens some 24 years after his Vuelta stage win...
Viktor's View – Rants of Love for Cycle Sport
Folks say to me that Viktor, "VeloVeritas's answer to Nostradamus" doesn't exist, he's just a vehicle for me to express extreme view points. They're wrong. The man actually lives and breathes – and mostly for all things cycling and the Coronavirus crisis has seen him at his ranting best.
Kasper Keeps Cool in Kuurne Brussels Kuurne 2020
I love the drive from Gent up to Kuurne for the Kuurne Brussels Kuurne semi-classic... staring out of the car window at the fields, the canals, tree-lined avenues, the steeples, tiny concrete roads that would be great to explore on the bike. There was a little rain on the way up but by the time we got to Kuurne it was a mild, sunny morning; ideal for wandering down the main drag where the busses line up and checking out 2020's new hardware.
Stephen Hall's 'Three Rules of Racing in Belgium'
did the last day of the Berlin Six Day, this year and one of the riders I was looking after was Australian Stephen Hall, son of former British Madison Champion, Murray Hall. It transpires Stephen is no mean wordsmith; we thought you might like to read his "Rules for Racing in Belgium" - whilst they're from an Aussie perspective so much of it is rock solid advice irrespective of your nationality, based on experience.
Bob Jungels Solos Victorious in Kuurne Brussels Kuurne 2019
Sunday's Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne UCI 1.1 HC is the bridesmaid to Het Nieuwsblad's UCI WT bride but it's a race with a long history dating back to 1946 and has some interesting winners including Roger De Vlaeminck, Patrick Sercu, Johan Museeuw, George Hincapie, Cav – and a certain Patrick Lefevere in 1978.
Ross Lamb – "You don't get so many opportunities to climb...
It doesn't seem like it but it was season 2017 when last we spoke to Ross Lamb, a David Rayner Fund man 'doing good' in The Flatlands. Flanders gets under a man's skin so we were surprised to hear he was moving to La Belle France – that said, times are tough with teams folding everywhere from the UK to Columbia and all points in between. But that was our first question...
Jake Stewart – Second in u23 Gent – Wevelgem 2018
'Jake Stewart, Great Britain?' Second in the u23 Gent-Wevelgem and third in the Trofeo Piva in Italy, strong results – but we know that name... Ah! Yes, he and Fred Wright won the Berlin Six u23 race in 2017 and VeloVeritas was their official photographer for the day best have a word with the man...
Michael Mørkøv – "Whoever is involved in the lead out, we're...
Quickstep's win total for the year now stands at 24 with the victories not just down to one man but spread across the team – remarkable. How do they do it? To find out, we got in touch with our old friend and key leadout man in the QuickStep machine, Michael Mørkøv - who was instrumental in Jakobsen's most recent triumph and similarly 'pilot fished' Hodeg to a stage win in the Tour of Catalonia – to get 'the word' from the horse's mouth.
Monday in the Flatlands
Mondays in the Flatlands of Belgium aren't the best; most shops are shut but the flight back to Auld Scotia isn't 'til late so use has to be made of the time available. Looking out of the window on Monday morning, the man across the road has his priorities right – 'keep that Jupiler cold!'
Roadside at the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and KBK 2018
Roadside at the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and KBK 2018. The first classic weekend of the year has been and gone and safely back in a rather snowy Scotland I've got time to reflect on the Classic season opener. The glorious Belgian sunshine all weekend could not lift the thermometer and the riders endured bitterly cold conditions for both Het Nieuwsblad or Kuurne Brussels Kuurne.
Kuurne Brussels Kuurne 2018 – Dylan Groenewegen takes the sprint
Dylan Groenewegen (Lotto-Jumbo & The Netherlands) goes from way out, Arnaud Demare (FDJ & France) scrambles for his wheel but is lengths back at the line with Sonny Colbrelli (Bahrain & Italy) doing well for a man whose speciality is late season races in balmy Italy, taking third. We agree it was a great sprint from the Dutchman but it wasn't a vintage Kuurne Brussels Kuurne.
Het Nieuwsblad 2018 goes to Michael Valgren Andersen
"Ooooohhhhhhh!" The moan echoes around the bar; these boys are aficionados, they all know that solid Astana Dane, Michael Valgren Andersen isn't coming back - he timed his jump to perfection, there was that fatal second or two of hesitation among the frozen men behind him and he was gone, en route to win Het Nieuwsblad 2018.
Jacob Vaughan – Moving up to the Lotto-Soudal U23 team
Jacob Vaughan is arguably the most successful of the Rayner Clan, this year with his move to the Lotto-Soudal U23 team. A solid first year U23 in 2017 was capped with an excellent win in the Guido Reybrouck Classic. We caught up with him prior to his first big get together with the team.
Theo Hartley – Racing for Belgian team Illi Bikes, thanks to...
The David Rayner has been helping young riders realise their continental dreams since 1995 with David Millar one of the first to benefit, and Theo Hartley from Bolton in Lancs will be one of the grant recipients in 2018. He'll be joining the Belgian Illi Bikes squad, run by long term Six Day soigneur and track aficionado, Etienne Illegems and his son Ken who was for a time a mechanic with Team Sky but could get round a tough kermis on his good days.
Ross Lamb – Piling up the top three finishes in Belgium
The last few weeks we've been catching up with the young men who are out there in the Heartlands across Europe 'doing it' – Brittany, Lombardy and of course, Flanders. Englishman Ross Lamb – another man supported by the stalwart David Rayner Fund – has been notching up the results in the Flatlands: 4th in Heusden-Zolder, 2nd at Pulderbos, 2nd at Booischot, 3rd in the Memorial Vanconinsloo, 3rd at Huldenberg, 2nd at Geetbeets and 2nd in Linden Lubbeek.
Joe Sutton's Mid-Season Race Report
The season of 2017 started with positive vibes. I was extremely dedicated and trained hard all through winter. My progression was measured by regular testing with my coach. By February I was counting down the days until I moved to Belgium where I would undertake my first season of racing on the Continent. Prior to leaving for my new home, I discussed a handful of targets to aim for during the season. This really motivated me to knuckle down and complete the last few weeks training.
George Woods – "happy to be back on my bike and...
It was back in July when we first heard about 21 year-old George Woods (Richardson's Trek Racing Team) 'doing the business' in Belgium, we 'had a word' with him but with all that Tour carry-on we didn't get round to writing the interview up. Then the other week we saw he was in the frame again, winning a 114 kilometre kermis at Deinze. High times we gave ourselves a shake and got the piece published!
David Hewett Blog – Back to the Drawing Board
I'm not really sure what to say about the month of May. I haven't been training very well, I haven't really performed in most races (best result has been 20th in a 1.12A kermesse, one of only two races I've finished this month), and on the whole I haven't particularly enjoyed riding my bike all that much.
David Hewett Blog – A Challenging Start to the Season
The beginning of April finally marked the start of my 2017 race season in Belgium, after a long winter's preparation. An unfortunate issue with the team's accommodation arrangements for the year meant I had to head home unexpectedly immediately after arriving in Belgium, and this knocked me a bit sideways mentally for a while.
Scrapbook: Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne Brussels Kuurne 2017
Ghent, or rather 'Gent' we love it; the bars, the people and the fact you can walk into a filling station and there are six quality cycling magazines on the shelf to chose from, and you have to love a city where they have taps to discharge the rainwater. Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne, the first real races of the year – Down Under, the Desert races, Langkawi? Come on!
Dan Gardner – After a season of two halves, it's destination...
The last time we spoke to Dan Gardner he'd just ridden the 2015 Worlds TTT in Virginia as part of the American Astellas team. This season saw him back with Astellas for the first part of the season before a mid-season move to the Heartland – Flanders – and a ride with the Baguet Bicycle Center Cycling Academy. The man behind the team, Serge Baguet is a Belgian ex-professional who rode for Lotto and QuickStep and can count a Belgian Elite Road Championship and Tour de France stage among his palmarès.
David Hewett – "I'm totally committed to chasing the dream"
They're not all going to make it; some do – Dan McLay, Adam Blythe, Jack Bauer... But they keep heading for the Heartland. And we've got another name for you to conjure with; David Hewett, is on the kermis trail in search of that elusive crisp World Tour contract - here's his tale...
Angus Claxton – from Plockton to Kortrijk
According to our research, the village of Plockton in Ross and Cromarty has a population of 378 – but it should actually be '377 and one would-be Kermis King.' And you thought Plockton was only famous for 'Hamish Macbeth' and one of VeloVeritas's favourite movies, 'The Wicker man.' Enter young Angus Claxton...
Paul Watson – Part of the Legendary 1987 Tour de France...
It's hard to believe it's 10 years since last I spoke to Paul Watson about a great ride he pulled off in 1987. Paul was British Amateur Road Champion in 1985, the same year as he was third in the Tour of Britain, 'Milk Race' behind Liege-Bastogne-Liege winner, Eric Van Lancker of Belgium and the man who should have been a super star but never quite was, Roy Knickman (USA). He rode pro with Van Lancker's Belgian Fangio team at the end of that year but returned to Britain to ride for Raleigh in 1986.
Jez McCann – First Elite Kermis win at Zedelgem
It's a while since VeloVeritas last spoke to Steve Skuse; Vik and I used to bump into him on our trips to the kermises. Steve got in touch the other day to tell us about another young man he's looking after and who's pulled off that difficult trick of winning a kermis in the Flatlands. And the better news is, he qualifies to ride for Bonnie Scotland... Jez McCann is the man; 19 years-old, raised in Gravesend, riding for Richardsons-Trek.
The VV View: Recovery Ramblings from the Sofa, incl. Omloop Het...
There's never a good time to be in hospital but Grand Tour times apart, the start of March isn't bad with cycling printed matter and video footage aplenty readily available, and Omloop Het Nieuwsblad...
Kuurne Brussels Kuurne Bikes
It was Sean Connery's character in the film "The Untouchables" who suggested you don't bring a knife to a gun fight and it was clear that the weapons of choice at the opening classics weekend in Belgium would contribute to the outcome and individual's performance. Having wandered around the teams at both the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne it became clear there was a lot of nice kit being readied to race.
Kuurne Brussels Kuurne 2016 Goes To Stuyven
The Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne adventure began when I met Craig Grieve, Spokes bike shop owner and U23 race team backer, early Friday morning, to get a picture of the newly-logoed team car. For Craig, the journey to Kuurne is a long haul; catching a ferry from Hull, arriving Saturday in time for the riders to recce part of the course. We caught up with them on Saturday night in Kortrijk for a pizza and to hear how their preparation has gone and to plan for the race.
Het Nieuwsblad 2016 goes to GVA
Saturday dawns crisp, cold and sunny for the Omloop Gent Gent. We have a copy of Het Nieusblaad which has all the information we need about the route so its time to head for the start. It's moved this year to the S.M.A.K complex, site of the Gent Six Day. As the car park fills with the now de rigueur coaches, ushered in by whistle blowing attendants we grab a quick pic of world champ Peter Sagan's Specialized before being asked to move on by an unfriendly team staffer...
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne Brussels Kuurne 2016 Preview
The first weekend of the classic season is fast approaching, with the 'semi-classics', the 71st Omloop Het Nieuwsblad (Elite 1.HC) on Saturday 27th Feb and 68th Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne (1.HC) the next day; the heat and sun of the Middle East and Australasia being replaced with the cold and biting wind of the Flemish Heartland.
Robert Smail – Winning Belgian Kermises and Top Three in InterClubs
It was last Autumn when we last heard from Robert Smail, one of those 'forgotten men' out there jousting with the Eeckhouts, Willems, Smets and Caethovens of this world in the land of the frites, cross winds and kermises. High time we had another word...
James Spragg – Back in the Groove with Strong European Results
"James Spragg," now there's a name which hasn't appeared in our pages for a while - but he's back in harness and doing nicely thank you with some solid performances. We first came across James back in 2010 when he rode for the Qin Cycling Team and he's with Continental Team, Champion System for 2015 and back in the groove with some good results – like 10th on GC in the recent Baltic Chain stage race in Estonia.
Jake Scott – An InterClub Win at Zandhoven!
One result which caught our eye recently was a win in the InterClub race at Zandhoven over 138 K where Englishman Jake Scott beat Stef Vermeulen of KWC Heist Zuiderkempen to take the win. InterClubs are 'big deal' races and the pro teams keep a close eye on the results – naturally, they're not easy to win.
Luke Ryan – Nipping Over to Belgium and Winning on the...
It's high time we looked east again, across the North Sea to where bike racing isn't an aberration, where it's in the soil and a barrier to hang over with your Jupiler and frites is never far away. A name which we've seen cropping up this year is that of Luke Ryan (Richardsons-Trek Road Team) and recently he won a kermis at Torhout. There's a man to have a word with...
Mark McNally – Everything geared to the Tour of Britain
The summer is coming to an end so it must be time for Madison-Genesis rider Mark McNally to come to form... McNally is a product of the British 'cycling academy' system and was a member of the winning team in the European junior team pursuit championship in 2007 and European U23 team pursuit championship in 2008.
James Shaw – "This year has been about putting down foundations"
It was the tailend of last year when we last spoke to 2014 junior Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne winner, James Shaw; he's spent this season with the Lotto-Soudal U23 team - we thought it was high time we had a word.
Geert Omloop – "I went from unknown pro to Belgian Champion"
'Coolness' is hard to define, most professional riders are smart, well turned out but only a few are 'cool.' Belgian Geert Omloop was one such rider but not only was he cool, he was hard as nails, a master of the art of the kermis and on his day capable of beating Belgium's very best to win the National Elite Road Race Championships.
Gent Six Day 2014 – One of the 'Straightest' Sixes We've...
I remember once, after the last chase in a Six Day I asked Dirk, our Belgian mechanic; 'was that finale 'straight' Dirk?' He fixed me with a patient stare, much as a good parent would do after their child has said something silly, 'have you ever seen a 'straight' Six Day, Ed?' I took his point, they're all pretty much choreographed – but like I keep saying, you have to be able to take laps out of a string riding at 52-53 kph to win. But I reckon that on Sunday evening I did see a straight finale.
A Day at the 'Duinencross' – the Koksijde Cyclo-Cross 2014
We're at the Gent Six Day, and of course, the pils still gets the better of a few of the 'don't get out much brigade.' Friday night didn't see the best madison chase ever, and on a unanimous decision we headed for frites – and beer. We love the Vivaldi, the landlady, the crazy clientele, the 70's Disco and the fact that no matter how late we stay, we've never seen closing time... And the Saturday of the Gent Six Day means just one thing – the big 'cross at Koksijde.
James Shaw – Moving to Belgium and to Lotto Soudal U23...
The last time we spoke to young Englishman, James Shaw he'd just won the junior edition of Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne. Recently he's followed in the footsteps of Adam Blythe and Dan McLay by signing for Lotto's U23 'feeder' team. High time we had another word with him, we thought to ourselves...
Peter Murphy – the Kingsnorth Wheelers; Belgian Kermis Kings
The World Tour, the pinnacle; but unless you're a super talent nurtured from your junior years a la Taylor Phinney or Bradley Wiggins, how do you take the first step up the mountain where only the Super Teams can breathe the rarefied air? Well, you could do a lot worse that speak to a certain Peter Murphy - Jack Bauer did and the rest is history. Peter is one of the men behind Kingsnorth Wheelers - the Flandrian team with the English name.
Jayden Copp – Aussie Winner of the Sint Katelijine Waver Kermis...
If you're not on one of the National Federation programmes there's only one way to catch the eye and sign that coveted first pro contract. That is, either as an individual or with your team you head for Belgium, France or Italy and fight for results. It's the time honoured way, good enough for Tom Simpson, Robert Millar and David Millar. A name which caught our eye recently in the Belgian kermises was 23 year-old Aussie, Jayden Copp (Bianchi DCM Arbitrage) with two fourth places, a second then a win. Well worth a word we thought.
Harry Tanfield – Enjoying Success in the Kermises
If you remember our Gordon Arms Time Trial report earlier in the season then you'll remember the name Harry Tanfield, he eventually took third spot. Harry also won last year's Dave Campbell Memorial Race in the Kingdom of Fife, another race which VeloVeritas was present at.
Michael Nicolson – Back to Blighty with Starley Primal
It's a sad day; VeloVeritas has lost our man in the Flatlands front line - Michael Nicolson. He's back in the UK for 2014 and signed up with new team, Starley Primal – new home too for fellow Scot, Davie Lines. We thought we'd best have a word...
Aldo Ino Ilešič – on UHC's Cosmopolitan Race Schedule
Last year Aldo again played the team role but for United Healthcare, after TT1 decided their future lay with a team where all the athletes were diabetic. Despite all the hard work for others he managed a big wing along the way in the USA's longest – and one of the most prestigious – criteriums; the US Air Force Clarendon Cup. His 2014 season started in the desert and we thought it would be good to hear 'from the horse's mouth' what the Tours of Qatar and Oman are really like – and how he copes with UHC's cosmopolitan race schedule.


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Principle of RailReed shown by Marilyn
Samples woven on a weave hacking course in Sätergläntan, Sweden. We used wool, cotton and linen for the warp.
How to attach to the beater
Weaving with RailReed
So here are some notes about using RailReed:
When prepairing the warp I have noticed that
1) bulky yarns for warp are difficult, as when you push the warps
together then the shed can not open, the warp gets tangled
2) do not thread only one warp yarn through each slot of the RailReed: this
does not give enough "fabric". You need more crossings between warp and
weft to make the warp lines stay.
3) I have used up to 8 warps in one reed slot, the latter was some
smooth cotton; also sewing thread for warp has worked well. Then I would
have to push the edge weft down sometimes (with fork or thingers), when
it starts to rise. One weaver said that she invented a solution for
that: she had two pieces of ordinary reed and she threaded the edge
warps at first through the reed and then through the RailReed. cool!)
4) thread some warps between the modules also, then you can make use of
moving the modules away from each other and some warp still supports the
long weft floats
5) to make for instance some sections of warp of different colour (one
module, or the edge slots of each module), then the fabric shows the
wavy floats of colour
6) as to how to move the modules while weaving, I grab the module from
the sides and push it along the rail. I usually do not use the fixing
pins at all, or I use them only where the tension of the moved warp
tends to move the module.
7) It is cool to use heavy weft (even stripes of wool), so it is
possible to play with the outer form of the fabric: heavy stiff weft
holds the altered form
8) And of course as you can remove the modules, then it is possible to
turn modules upside-down, or 180 degrees and make twists in warp groups,
but I have not experimented with that too much. Rigid heddle modules I
made work better in that.
Endless Possibilities
Adjustable width enables shaping of the garment on the loom. Idea: Marilyn Piirsalu
Kadi Pajupuu with 5-module RailReed. Cotton warp, wool weft.
Marta Tuulberg wove this fabric with 12-module RailReed.
Design: Anneli Arro.
RailReed consists of five modules that enable the user to adjust warp density while weaving.Look how they move!
This sample is woven as a double-weave tube. Warp is cotton and weft is paper-yarn, adjusting the width of the fabric while weaving makes it possible to weave wavy forms.
RailReed can be fastened to a handloom. (Table loom is too small for this RailReed model)
With RailReed you can utilize warp density as an extra creative avenue, create new structures and even change the width of fabric while weaving.
Making twill-lines dance. 12-module RailReed
Woven with 5-module RailReed. Cotton warp, wool weft.


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I've always done dovetails with a router but wanted to try cutting them by hand. This was my first attempt. I wasn't planning on finishing it but they came out alright so I put a bottom and top on it.
The wood is spalted Maple (I think) and Yellowheart. The finish is clear lacquer.
Size is roughly 10" x 5" x 2.5"
Thanks for looking.
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#1 posted 06-10-2014 12:30 AM
Beautiful box. That spalted wood looks a lot like sycamore from here.
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Beautiful box. Love the hand cut ITs. I milled some birch that had the exact same look.
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Target Marketing Group Honored With 2013 Silver Apple Award
We are very pleased to share that the Direct Marketing Club of New York has chosen the Target Marketing Group for this year's corporate Silver Apple Award! The group includes Target Marketing, Retail Online Integration, Fundraising Success, eM+C, Direct Marketing IQ and the Who's Mailing What! archive.
We are delighted to be receiving such an honor alongside this year's impressive lineup of individual honorees (including a Golden Apple!). Thank you very much to the Direct Marketing Club of New York, to everyone who supported them choosing us for this award, and to all the people who have helped us over the decades to build the Target Marketing Group up to what it is today.
The complete press release with all of the 2013 honorees follows. We hope we'll see some of you in New York on Nov. 7 for the award ceremony!
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Direct and Interactive Marketing Leaders Share Honors at Annual Gala
on Thursday Evening, Nov. 7, 2013, at New York's Edison Ballroom, Times Square
The Direct Marketing Club of New York announced today the recipients of its 2013 Silver Apple Awards, now in its 29th year. The Silver Apples recognize individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions to direct and interactive marketing, during a career spanning at least 25 years. In addition, for the fifth time in its history, the organization also announced it will bestow a Golden Apple to honor an individual for 50 years of service. A gala to mark the awards will be held Thursday evening, Nov. 7, at New York's Edison Ballroom.
The Silver Apple 2013 honorees include:
- Liberta Abbondante, Senior Vice President, Consumer Marketing, Hearst Magazines, a unit of Hearst Corporation (New York, NY)
- Pete Carney, Founder & President, Carney Direct Marketing (Irvine, CA)
- Richard Hochhauser, Instructor, Baruch College-City University of New York; Professor, New York University; Former President & Chief Executive Officer, Harte-Hanks (New York, NY)
- Deborah Holland, Executive Vice President, Publishers Clearing House, Inc. (Port Washington, NY)
- Gary Laben, Chief Executive Officer, KBM Group; President, Wunderman Data & Insight (Dallas, TX)
- Richard Vergara, Vice President, MeritDirect (Rye Brook, NY)
The corporate Silver Apple Award honoree for 2013 is Target Marketing Group (Philadelphia, Pa.), for its 37-year history of coverage of the direct marketing field across all channels and sectors.
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Obesity in the Western world is becoming a major health issue and one of the biggest culprits is sugar consumption. Over consumption of sugar means it's essential we all start to look into ways of cutting out sugar using a healthy sugar-free diet plan.
"Free sugars" are the sugars being over consumed. Free Sugars are the additional sugars added to our foods and drinks and even found naturally in honey, unsweetened fruit drinks and syrups.
This over consumption and a more sedentary lifestyle is seen as one of the biggest contributors to current obesity issues, making is essential that we all look for the healthy food option.
Many studies have been carried out to conclusively clarify if a diet high in sugar, especially refined sugar, is responsible for the causes of obesity, tooth decay, dementia, a causal factor in the occurrence of diabetes, dementia, sugar addiction and cardiovascular disease.
The average consumption per year in the western world is 33.1kg but these studies have remained fairly inconclusive due to the difficulty of finding a population that does not consume or is largely free from any sugar consumption.
Studies are mainly inconclusive and can even be deceptive depending largely on who carried them out. Be it independent sponsors or even funded by the sugar industry.
The World Health Organisation has a recommendation that free sugar consumption should be reduced to 10% of the total daily energy intake.
They also state that a reduction to less than 5% of energy intake brings additional health benefits especially in dental health.
The daily average energy consumption by an adult, due to sugars is 260 calories that equates to a large chunk of the recommended daily allowance of calories for an average healthy, physically active adult, which is 2000 for women and 2500 for men.
The UK government recommends that no more than 5% of the daily energy (calories) intake of an adult should be made up of free or added sugars, this is 30g of added sugar or seven sugar cubes.
For children aged 4 – 6 the figure is 19g and 24g for children aged 7 – 10.
Sugar is the name given to the sweet, short chain, soluble carbohydrate that is found in the tissue of most plants but is extracted from the sugar beet and sugar cane plant as these have sufficient concentrations for extraction.
But in the food industry sugar is shown on labels under many different names such as :-
So when buying ready-made items be aware of what is on the label! The higher up the list of ingredients that sugar sits, the more that exists in the product.
Ingredients contained in the product are listed in order of weight, so the main ingredient will be listed first, so the lower down the list the sugar contents are the better.
As a guide, high sugar content is more that 22.5 grams of sugar per 100 grams of food and low is 1.5 grams per 100 grams of food.
So a good way of knowing what percentage of the product you are buying is sugar is to use the 100g section of the nutritional information. If the product states that it has 7g of sugar, then that product is 7% sugar.
Unfortunately as sugar is a food preserver most shop bought products will contain some sugar of sorts.
Be aware that not all healthy food products are as healthy as they say they are. Foods labelled low-fat or low in sugar can often contain lots of artificial sugars.
And products you may think are good for you like fruit juices and smoothies can actually contain more sugar per 100ml that some of the fizzy drinks brands on the market!
So make sure you control your portions, the smaller the better.
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So what happens if we cut sugar from our diet altogether?
Firstly we would like to stress – always take medical advise before embarking on a dramatic change to a diet. If you need medical advise you MUST seek that from your doctor.
Cutting out sugar altogether from our daily diet can have dramatic effects on our bodies based on the number of years we have eaten sugar and the amount consumed.
Gaining a sugar-free diet is not easy to achieve but any steps you can take to get a little closer to that will benefit your health in the long run.
The possible withdrawal symptoms that can be experienced and which can vary in intensity and severity in the individual are:
Appetite: An increase in cravings for carbohydrates. Changes to the amount of food required could be more or could be less but this should balance out.
Anger: Irritability and anger could be experienced if you go "cold turkey" and withdraw sugar with no cutting down the amount consumed slowly. Dopamine the neurotransmitter responsible for pleasure in the brain may be influenced by the cutting out of sugar, as the stimulation is not the same.
Sleep: Sleep can be affected in the withdrawal period due to the changes in energy levels and mood. Insomnia can result from a change to the sleep pattern. So consider relaxation exercise's.
Shaking: The "cold turkey method of cutting sugar consumption can cause some people to experience "the shakes". This symptom should subside as the body adjusts. It is experienced in the person who had a high sugar consumption before cutting sugar altogether.
Weight: A loss of weight is generally attributed to the removal of unhealthy foods and sugar rich drinks from the diet.
Headaches: The cause of headaches experienced when sugar is removed from the diet is the detox of the sugar from your body, as refined sugar is a toxin.
Mood: Mood can change when sugar is removed from your diet, minor depression, negativity and anxiety can be experienced as the body adjusts to the removal of sugar, but after a short time the brain will adjust.
Dizziness: Most people will not feel dizzy when sugar is removed from the diet, but in extreme case of withdrawal dizziness can be experienced.
Fatigue: As sugar can provide short-term bursts of energy when it is removed altogether a feeling of lethargy and general fatigue can be experienced in the first weeks of withdrawal. Once the first couple of weeks have passed energy levels should become normal.
Flu like symptoms: A low grade flu-like symptom is one of the more severe reactions to cutting out sugar from the diet, but everyone is different. If this is experienced it should subside after several days.
Cravings: One of the more obvious effects of removing sugar from the diet is the craving of it. These cravings can become intense and difficult to ignore. But by removing the sugar substances from sight and remaining strong and focused eventually the cravings will subside.
There is no exact time for sugar withdrawal, it is dependent on the sensitivity of the person and the drop in dopamine levels and adjusting to doing without and craving sugar.
The length of the withdrawal period is variable for some they just feel better in a few days whilst others take up to a month to feel completely detoxified.
To help in this withdrawal period it is recommended to consume lean protein, fruits like blueberries and apples and for extra nutrients eat nuts.
If you have been a drinker of sugary soda/ energy drinks caffeine withdrawal could be fairly large.
Removing sugar from a daily diet has been tried by a number of people and their experiences are on-line for you to read but here are a few of their findings…
After the initial detox, the majority of people found their cravings for the sweet stuff disappeared after 4 weeks. They also found…
There are lots of sites to be found on the internet and books on sugar free diets that provide helpful advice and recipes for cutting out sugar from your diet.
But one thing is for sure, the cutting down and eventual removal of free sugar from the diet can only be a good thing.
By removing one serving a day of a carbonated beverage a weight loss of 1.1lb in six months can be achieved. That might not sound like much but most people have more than one sugary drink a day.
The complete removal of sugar from the diet is dramatic and if you feel that this is not for you try a more subtle approach by following a simple and slow sugar-free diet plan like the one below:
Sugar occurs naturally in fresh milk and fruit and these sugars do not need to be removed from our diets.
It is the free sugars (not to be confused with "total sugars" that you will see on food labels) that are added to cakes, biscuits, chocolate and some juice and fizzy drinks.
One can of cola contains up to nine cubes of added sugar.
Sugar is a carbohydrate found naturally in most foods, the main value of these foods is to provide energy but sugar (free sugar) is added to lots of foods and these contain lots of calories and very few nutrients so have little benefit to the diet, so choose wisely what you eat.
For a quick & easy roundup, we've put together an infographic of this article, please feel free to share…
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Students who wore KKK costumes to school face suspension
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. (AP) — Three Florida high school students are facing suspension for wearing Ku Klux Klan costumes to school.
The Tampa Bay Times reports Saturday (http://bit.ly/2cHZlCp ) three Wiregrass Ranch High boys wore the costumes Thursday for a homecoming week event where students were supposed to dress up as characters. Other students dressed up as superheroes and TV characters.
Two of the boys are Hispanic and one is Arabic. Their names have not been released. Administrators say the boys said they were dressed as ghosts but the costumes consisted of white sheets with pointy hats.
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According to the World Health Organization, "Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threatens the effective prevention and treatment of an ever-increasing range of infections caused by bacteria, parasites, viruses and fungi. AMR is an increasingly serious threat to global public health that requires action across all government sectors and society. Without effective antibiotics, the success of major surgery and cancer chemotherapy would be compromised."
Now, the FDA is warning against using a popular class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. They may cause sudden serious and potentially permanent nerve damage, called peripheral neuropathy.
Fluoroquinolones are antibiotics that are commonly used to treat a variety of illnesses such as respiratory and urinary tract infections. These medicines include ciprofloxacin, gemifloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, norfloxacin, and ofloxacin. Their use is fairly prevalent, and in 2011 alone there were more than twenty-three million patients who were prescribed one of them (1).
Killing bacteria
Even though this drug works by killing or stopping the growth of bacteria that can cause illness, doctors are now saying that the costs outweigh the benefits when it comes to treating sinusitis and UTI infections, for which the drug is usually prescribed (2).
Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is damage to the nerves that send information to and from the brain and spinal cord, and the rest of the body. Damage interrupts this connection, and the symptoms depend on which nerves are affected. Most commonly, the damage takes place in the arms and legs and includes numbness, tingling, burning or shooting pain. There have even been reports of long-lasting nerve damage in patients leading to disability from taking this type of medication (1).
The side effects
The symptoms of fluoroquinolones typically begin very rapidly, within a few days of beginning treatment. The damage they cause might last for months or even be permanent even after having stopped using the drug. The risk of peripheral neuropathy appears to affect only those who take fluoroquinolones by mouth or by injection. You should contact your doctor immediately if you develop numbness, tingling, weakness, burning, shooting pains, or other symptoms while taking this drug (1).
But there are other side effects that can happen when you start taking this drug, and this includes tendon damage and rupture, joint and muscle pain, pins and needles tingling or pricking sensation, confusion, and hallucinations. You should contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of these (2).
Treating sinus infection naturally
But what should you do if you have sinusitis or a UTI? Firstly, there are many natural remedies that work to relieve symptoms. For sinusitis, drink plenty of water, no-sugar-added juices, clear broth, and hot tea. These fluids will help to thin out mucus and help to drain it from irritated sinuses. Avoid drinking alcohol, caffeine, and surgery beverages.
Spicy foods such as cayenne pepper or horseradish can be mixed with apple cider vinegar and lemon juice to create a mucus-dissolving elixir. You can also try to break up the mucus with some steam inhalation (boil water and pour into a large bowl, then hover your face over the bowl, breathing in the steam). A neti pot will also help bring relief.
To help kill off the infection, there are a handful of natural antibiotics you can try, of which Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) and echinacea are the most commonly used and most thoroughly researched (6). Goldenseal has a high content of alkaloids, which are known to have antibiotic and immune-supporting properties, as well as the ability to prevent bacteria from "sticking" to healthy cells (6). Echinacea is a popular natural remedy for the common cold, and rightly so; studies have proven its immune-enhancing properties (7).
Treating UTI's naturally
D-Mannose is an effective treatment for UTI's and is similar in structure to glucose. It is a naturally occurring sugar that is found in a number of fruits including apples, blueberries, and cranberries. It is effective because it attaches to E. Coli bacteria, causing them to stick to each other and preventing them from sticking to the walls of the urinary tract, making it easier for the body to eliminate them. D-Mannose does not cause any adverse side effects, and cannot be metabolized the way that other sugars can. It can help relieve symptoms as quickly as the following day, and most symptoms are generally resolved after forty-eight hours of treatment. It can even prevent UTI's from forming in the first place (4).
(1) WebMD. Some antibiotics linked to serious nerve damage http://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20130826/fda-strengthens-fluoroquinolone-warning Published: August 27, 2013. Accessed: February 1, 2017.
(2) FDA. FDA Drug Safety Communication: FDA advises restricting fluoroquinolone antibiotic use for certain uncomplicated infections; warns about disabling side effects that can occur together http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm500143.htm Published: May 12, 2016. Accessed: February 1, 2017.
(3) Natural living ideas. 14 Powerful Natural Remedies for a Sinus Infection http://www.naturallivingideas.com/14-natural-sinus-infection-remedies/ Published: April 23, 2014. Accessed: February 1, 2017.
(4) Chris Kresser. Treat and prevent UTIs without drugs https://chriskresser.com/treat-and-prevent-utis-without-drugs/ Published: September 28, 2012. Accessed: February 1, 2017.
(5) Youtube. Southland Firefighter Says Popular Antibiotic Poisoned His Body (Fluoroquinolone Toxicity) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tExiSijba4M Published: April 3, 2015. Accessed: February 1, 2017.
(6) Michael T. Murrary, N.D. & Joseph Pizzorno, N.D. The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, 3rd edition. Toronto: Atria Paperback, 2012. 958-960. Print.
(7) Michael T. Murrary, N.D. & Joseph Pizzorno, N.D. The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, 3rd edition. Toronto: Atria Paperback, 2012. 439. Print.
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On the television show State of Affairs, a terrorist group targets several highly populated U.S. sites for bombings. One is detonated in a large Minneapolis, Minn., mall that is unnamed on the show, but presumed to be the Mall of America. In real life, now, the Mall of America is one of the sites threatened for an attack by terrorists. While the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is downplaying the threat, Homeland Security and other officials are taking no chances and stepping up security as well as telling the public to be vigilant at the Mall of America and elsewhere.
A video released Saturday by the Somali-based terror group al-Shabaab called for terrorist attacks in sites within the U.S., Canada and the U.K. The Minnesota Mall of America mega shopping center was singled out as one of the sites targeted by the Islamist extremists. Al-Shabaab gunmen were responsible for the attack on a Westfield shopping mall in Kenya in September 2013 that killed more than 60 people. Canada's large West Edmonton Mall was also named in the threat.
On CNN today, U.S. Homeland Security chief Jeh Johnson cautioned that people visiting the Mall of America need to be particularly careful. He later backtracked slightly on Meet the Press, claiming that he was not suggesting that people avoid the mall. "I'm sure security at the mall will be enhanced in ways visible and not visible," Johnson noted on Meet the Press.
"We take any potential threat seriously and respond appropriately," the Minnesota mall said in a statement. "We have implemented extra security precautions, some may be noticeable to guests and others won't be." The Mall of America management reports that they are continue to follow the situation and work with law enforcement.
Located in the Bloomington suburb of Minneapolis, the Mall of America is one of the largest shopping malls in the world and the largest in the U.S. The 2.5 million square foot site holds more than 500 stores, a Nickelodeon theme park, the Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium, American Girl store, dozens of restaurants, a bowling alley and a movie theater. The Mall of America attracts locals, people from nearby states who make a day of going there, and tourists, and reportedly receives more than 40 million visitors a year.
Minnesota is one U.S. state in which Somali refugee populations that have settled in the U.S. Federal officials claim that al-Shabaab militants heavily recruit in the region and young men have reportedly joined the terrorist organization.
This reflect the "new phase" of global terrorism around the world, according to Johnson. In the past, terror groups trained followers to commit violent acts and they were disbursed to other parts of the world to take action.
Now, groups of terrorists like al-Shabaab, are using the Internet and social networks to reach people in other countries and incite violence, which was part of the State of Affairs plot this season, and threaten sites like the Mall of America. The bigger concern is if groups like al-Shabaab "inspire homegrown violent extremists inside the U.S," commented FBI spokesman Rick Quinn, who expressed further concern that those extremists might see their propaganda and take action.
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Simon Townshend will be a part of the band when The Who tours "Quadrophenia and More" in the US 2012 / 2013.
The tour, line-up and dates were officially announced on July 19th, and presales have already begun.
Get full details at www.thewho.com
THE WHO, one of rock's legendary and defining bands, have announced a major North American arena tour where they'll perform their iconic 1973 double album QUADROPHENIA in its entirety, along with a selection of WHO classics. The critically acclaimed QUADROPHENIA marked the British band's second rock opera (after Tommy), raised the bar for rock albums as an art form and hit #2 on the U.S. Billboard album chart. Founding members ROGER DALTREY and PETE TOWNSHEND will be joined by Zak Starkey (drums), Pino Palladino (bass), Simon Townshend (guitar/backing vocals), Chris Stainton (keyboards), Loren Gold (keyboards/backing vocals) and Frank Simes (musical director, keyboards/backing vocals)
The US dates run from Nov 1st thru Dec 9th and Jan 28th thru Feb 26th.
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Paraguay is a wonderful country full of beautiful sights and interesting culture. Below are 10 of the most amazing photos of Paraguay, found on Flickr, for you to enjoy!
1. The Paraguay River
This stunning image captures an array of reds, yellows and oranges as the sun sets over the Paraguay River. Like something from a dream, the river reflects the incredible cloud formation and enticing colour scheme. This beautiful river stretches through Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina as well as running through the centre of Paraguay.
- 2. Palacio de los Lopez
This wonderfully framed photograph is of the Palacio de los López, home to the President and also the seat of Paraguay's government. Oozing with majesty and extravagance, the Palacio de los López is captured here in striking contrast to the black night sky.
3. Vintage Train
This vintage and slightly decrepit train looks worn and yet still homely with the white chair outside it. The train is framed wonderfully to the left allowing a shot right through to the outside down the right hand side.
4. Itaipu Dam
This incredible dam allows water through 5 or 6 times a year, so you have to make sure you visit just at the right time, because it is truly an impressive sight. This amazing image captures the water tumbling into the lake at great speed creating lots of spray on impact.
5. 200 year old tree!
This awesome tree was named a national natural monument of Paraguay in 1980 and is simply incredible. Over 200 years old, this tree has witnessed so much history it's unimaginable. This simple image captures the tree in all its glory.
6. Sunset
The talented photographer captures this idyllic sunset beautifully, from the silhouettes of the trees in the foreground to the golden lining of the clouds further back. With amazing sunsets like this frequenting Paraguay some describe it as a mini-paradise.
7. Children Playing
This great photo captures two little children enjoying playing with tires racing through the streets of Encarnacion, Paraguay. Obviously it's not one of the tourist attractions, but the reality of this photograph speaks volumes about the poorer areas in Paraguay.
8. Salto de Monday
This wonderful waterfall is often deserted and an amazing place to visit in Paraguay. The relaxing water rushes over the rocks and entices you with its twists and turns down towards the river.
9. Yellow Bird Apache Dancers
This colourful photograph captures the Yellow Bird Dancers entertaining a small village in the heart of Paraguay. The rural feel emanates through the dry landscape and shell of a barn behind the people, who seem to be enthralled by the action.
10. Gentle Sunset
This stunning sunset is made up of gentle pinks and yellows reflecting off the river. The small silhouette of a boat far out on the water is a reminder of how large an expanse it is and you can just see a hint of green from the land behind it.
Above are just 10 amazing photographs of Paraguay found on Flickr, but there are many more of this wonderful country, so why not check them out for yourself?
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I'm super Krazy about Kratom; I sincerely believe it's the best thing ever discovered since syrup on french toast. I love to try every Kratom strain that exists to experience fully what this powerful "God Plant" has to offer.
So when I first heard White Hippo (now "Roadrunner Hippo") was the latest Kratom strain for sale at Happy Hippo Herbals, my first thought was: "what kind of name is that? There's no such thing as a white hippo!"
I quickly did some research on this strain and it turned out that Super White Indo is actually white Borneo Kratom, a "moderate" strain that comes from the Indonesian island of Borneo; popular for its dramatic mood lifting effects, endurance and gut busting increase in productivity. We've spoken about Super Indonesian Kratom before, in fact another popular strain at Happy Hippo is their Happy Hippo 2 which is a red Borneo Kratom.
I started drooling just thinking about the happy days that were going to come. Me and this strain were going to have so much fun together, and since I didn't have many moderate strains in my Kratom kit, this was the perfect time to try something new.
All Hail White Indo (White Borneo)…
To review this strain, I wanted to put it to the ultimate test.
I'm a big fan of anything that can increase my productivity and make me a working machine.
I was already feeling a little lousy from the morning and while I knew a "fast" strain would definitely pick me up and put me into an amped up energized mood, that wasn't exactly what I was looking for…
I had three articles I wanted to publish by the end of the day, but I just wasn't getting around to them. Call it writers block if you will.
I didn't waste much time burning my first dose of Super White Indo.
I pulled up my big boy pants, put some music on in the background and started writing away.
Somewhere 10-15 minutes into writing my first article… I began to notice something peculiar. It was subtly coming on slowly and what gave it away was how beautiful the music in the background started to sound.
I started rocking my head back and forth as this new found focused energy made its way into my body. I began to type furiously and the next thing I knew I had finished all three articles.
I took a step back with amazement at how fast I was able to whip up three in-depth juicy articles that would put my old English Professor to shame.
My creative juices were all over the place and I sat there gleaming with pride with even a little bit of tear in my eyes for producing such great pieces of work.
I bet this is how Shakespeare probably felt after writing all his famous plays. My 11th grade English teacher would be so proud of me!
The lousy brain fog I had woken up with had completely lifted and been replaced with a strong urge to get things done along with a light "floaty" feeling in my head.
Effects: What You Can Expect
From my personal experience and what others have said all over the internet, I believe it's safe to say that white vein Borneo Kratom commonly has a dramatic noticeable effect on your level of productivity and concentration.
The level of concentration is hard to describe but I'd say it's much like having tunnel vision and being completely focused on one task at hand whilst being able to tune out all the unnecessary distractions.
Not enough people mention this but I've noticed that every time I use "Roadrunner Hippo" Kratom, I'm flooded with creativity and, according to my friends, I become somewhat of a "philosopher".
In fact, I remember I once had the sudden realization that the act of clapping that we humans do to show our appreciation or congratulate people is actually quite weird… insightful, huh?
You can thank Roadrunner Hippo for all the random "out of this world" thoughts you may get or if you end up in a cave somewhere asking "what's the meaning of life?"
Don't say I didn't warn you.
Borneo Kratom's mood lifting benefits are definitely noticeable and I've used it quite a few times to shake off jet lag or when I've woken up on the wrong side of the bed.
However, as much as I'd like to promise you the world and tell you that White Hippo can do everything you wish, solve all your problems, and even comes with your own fairy godmother… I'd be lying.
Despite the fact it provides mood lifting benefits, it doesn't usually come with a strong sedative feeling, or intense joy and elation that is often experienced with other strains.
If you're looking for those effects, sorry but Super White Indo is not your answer. That's the only drawback I can think of.
Dosage Guidelines
If you're asking for my personal "sweet spot" for this Kratom strain, I'd have to say around 5 grams seems right. Anything lower and I don't get a hint of an aroma. Nada.
White Borneo Kratom might be one of the only strains where I'd say that it's okay to start off with 3-4 grams even if you're new to this strain. But always make sure to work your way up and dose Kratom properly. I feel that it's always a good idea to remind people not to burn too much Kratom too fast.
Sometimes the aroma is slow to appear. Be patient and wait half an hour to an hour before trying a second dose. You don't take a Tylenol pill and wonder why your headache hasn't disappeared after only 10 minutes. Refer to our Kratom dosage guidelines if you want to refresh up on the basics.
To Wrap Up My Review…
That about sums up my review of white Borneo Kratom and, in particular, Super White Indo. If you're looking to buy white Borneo Kratom to have on hand for a quick mood lift or a clean energy boost, "Roadrunner Hippo" is an excellent choice. Throw away your Adderall pills and burn Super White Indo when you're having a mental block, feeling unfocused, and procrastinating. White Hippo will fix you right up and is arguably a much safer solution.
I'll give it a 4/5, but only because it doesn't provide the highly intense stimulating effects found in other Kratom strains. Other "highly productive" strains for me include Rockstar Hippo Maeng Da Kratom, red vein Kratom and Hyper Hippo but then they are "faster" strains that can sometimes be a little "too much". Roadrunner Hippo, on the other hand, comes with relatively little to no side effects.
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Pikko Land Corporation, a British Virgin Island-based company, has purchased 119.47 million shares of PT Royal Oak Development Asia Tbk (ASIA) during a tender offer.
Director Hendro Setiawan at Pikko Land said the shares purchase was held at Rp225 per share or Rp26.88 billion from 135 public shareholders.
Pikko Land has settled the purchase on November 23 2011. Post the tender offer, Pikko Land is now controlling 68.01% stake or 9.16 billion shares in Royak Oak.
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I have a PhD in American Studies and an MA in English from the University of Texas at Austin. I also have an MA in Professional Counseling from Texas State University and a BA in Psychology from Vassar College.
I am on the faculty at Texas A&M Medical School's department of humanities in medicine (Round Rock campus). And I've taught courses on American history, culture, and psychology at Southwestern University, the University of Texas, and Mount Holyoke College. I blog for Psychology Today, and Encountering America is my first book.
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Professional visits [fr]
The French Education Ministry and the Department of Education and Science have agreed a pilot programme to place Irish teachers in French post-primary schools for a period of two weeks and the same visit of French teachers in Ireland.
The scheme aims to promote teacher mobility; to encourage the European dimension in education; to strengthen links and relationships between schools and teachers in Ireland and France; to promote languages and teachers' professional development; to encourage professional dialogue and the sharing of good practice; and to facilitate the setting up of exchange projects between teachers and students.
18 positions for Irish teachers in France are open for 2020/2021, and 18 positions for French teachers in Ireland.
Application Deadline for 2020/2021 is February 14th 2020. Don't wait!
You don't need to already have a partner school in France to apply.
If your school just wishes to receive the visit of a teacher from France in 2020-2021, you might also apply by the DES. Write to email@example.com
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Goa is widely known for its vast swathes of white-sand beaches. But, beautiful though these are, this small western state also has its own distinct culture and history that's surprisingly very different to the rest of India and that, among travellers, is criminally neglected. A couple of nights, or even just one full day, exploring inland will give you a fantastic insight into the real Goa, where crumbling Portuguese mansions and whitewashed monasteries dot the streets and bullock carts plough the land with the backdrop of lush palm trees.
Unmissable experiences in Goa
If you do have time to spend in the heart of Goa, there are several experiences that aren't to be missed. Explore Old Goa, also known as the 'Rome of the East', the former capital of the Catholic faith. Visit for beautiful sunsets and stunning churches that sit elegantly amongst swaying palm trees. A short drive west will take you to Panjim, Goa's atmospheric state capital, a bustling city on the banks of the Mandovi River that's home to cobblestone streets and Portuguese colonial buildings (must-see is the colourful Fortainhas, an old Portuguese enclave). Crumbling colonial villas can also be found further south, in the charming villages of Chandor and Quepem.
For those who like to be outdoors, take a trip down the Chapora or Mandovi Rivers and backwaters. You can do anything from an hour-long excursion to a full day of activities including jungle kayaking, walking or cycling on Divar and Chorao islands. From April to October, you could also visit intriguing caves (sanguem) and go white water rafting. Birdwatchers and nature lovers will especially enjoy the still off-the-beaten-path Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary on Chorao. It's one of the most biodiverse places on earth, with National Geographic comparing it to the Amazon basin for tropical biodiversity. River trips will also allow you to see crocodiles, dolphins and local village life including crab fishing (this is almost like a quieter version of the Keralan backwaters).
Best food in Goa
Foodies as well will love the delicious and unique Goan cuisine, which is a perfect blend of East and West: Portuguese, Arab, Brazilian, African, French, Konkan, Malabar, Malaysian and Chinese. These diverse influences combine to create a distinctive cuisine with rich, aromatic flavours. Coconut milk, rice and fresh local spices are the basic ingredients of Goan cuisine, with kokum, tamarind, red Goan chillies and cashews prevalent as well. You can get great seafood here, too.
Best hotels in Goa
In terms of hotels, there are some stunning inland options. While some are still fairly close to the beach, if you'd prefer to go further into the interior we'd recommend Champakali (quiet, colonial villas in Old Goa) or Wildernest (great for soft adventure in the hills around Chorla Ghats). Each of these are surrounded by lush vegetation and feel well away from the tourist trail.
If you do want beach, which is still well worth it, why not consider a really off the beaten track beach experience in ultimate luxury? Coco Shambhala Sindudurg is a hidden paradise amidst gorgeous tropical surroundings, which ETG can't get enough of!
Experience Travel Group can help you experience the real Goa. We'd recommend either an itinerary ending in Goa or a 'Goa sandwich' itinerary too, starting in inland Goa, exploring Karnataka and then finishing on the beach.
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We believe everyone can find their place at Melonie Park Church. We are a dynamic church family that is home to a diversity of people of all ages and from all walks of life who are united in faith, hope, and love.
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At Melonie Park Church, we believe that God's Word has the ability to change lives. Whatever your journey so far, God's truth has the power to transform you into all that God has designed and intended you to be. As a church we apply the truth of the Bible to our everyday lives and share life together as a community.
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When you walk through the doors at Melonie Park Church, our hope is that you feel like you're a part of the community. Our ultimate desire, as a body of devoted followers of Jesus, is to create an environment where people can experience the presence of God in a life-transforming way. We believe that church is more than a weekend service, it is about God being glorified by His People as they come to know and love God and to be known by their love for one another and for others.
A heartfelt greeting is part of what makes a church a church. No matter what question you might have just ask. Our greeters located at the welcome desk are there to help you get settled and comfortable.
There's nothing like the smell of good coffee (or tea) to warm you up.
A casual atmosphere where friendships can form and relationships deepen. A place that is serious about joy, true joy, the kind of joy that comes from a real connection with God and others.
Expect to be noticed. Expect people to say something like, "Hi, we haven't met before, is this your first time?" Expect for people to reach out to you in love.
We love music, all kinds of music. From hymns to more contemporary music, we try to give preference to one another in style, and focus on the content in order to exhibit to our Lord how much we love and honor Him.
The Bible tells us to speak the truth in love. Jesus is God's truth, and the Scriptures witness to Him. At Melonie Park Church we seek to explore, understand and apply God's truth to our lives at every level in a spirit of love. You will find a variety of resources to help you grow in God's truth.
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KNOXVILLE – No. 3 Tennessee defeated Arkansas, 106-87.
KNOXVILLE – No. 3 Tennessee defeated Arkansas, 106-87.
Rick Barnes has found an extraordinary amount of success on the recruiting trail in the last two years, finishing with a top five recruiting class in 2020, and he is off to a good start in 2021 with commitments of 5-star guard Kennedy Chandler and 4-star forward Jahmai Mashack.
Barnes' pursuit of elite talent for 2021 continued with an offer being extended to Jonas Aidoo, a 4-star center from Charlotte, North Carolina.
Aidoo would give the Vols a big presence down low with his 6-foot-11, 215-pound frame.
The 247Sports Composite rates Aidoo as the No. 20 center in his class, and the...
KNOXVILLE -- Redshirt junior guard Victor Bailey Jr. transferred to Tennessee following the 2018-19 season.
He transferred to Tennessee from Oregon and sat out last season at UT. Bailey Jr. appeared in 37 contests with eight starts at Oregon during the 2018-19 season, averaging 7.4 points per game.
Bailey Jr. met with media Friday on a Zoom call to discuss the upcoming season. Below is a transcript provided by the University of Tennessee.
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"That year sitting out for me was good, it was a struggle because it's hard to watch my teammates play. I was able to...
Rick Barnes and Tennessee basketball have been on an undeniable recruiting run as of late, and the Vols added to it on Tuesday with a commitment from 4-star forward Jahmai Mashack in the 2021 recruiting class.
"I chose a program that lies with my faith, my willingness to work and with a culture that will allow me to be my full potential," Mashack said in his commitment video. "That place is the University of Tennessee."
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