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[EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the second in a three-part series about airline travel. Part 1 was about breastpumps and the TSA. Part 3 is our tips for avoiding and dealing with airline hassles.]
Airline travel is aggravating. There's no getting around that. Even without the airline issues, there are the TSA issues.
Still, it is generally the easiest and quickest way from point A to point B, but when things go wrong, they really go wrong.
I'm what airlines term a "leisure" traveler, meaning I don't fly as a matter of course for business. It's usually for family vacations. When we go, I usually fly Southwest when I can. This is because when there's a problem, they actually listen and attempt to solve it. Two years ago, a writers' conference I attend was moved from Nashville to Orlando at the last minute. Many of my fellow writers had trouble changing their plane reservation or were charged huge fees.
Southwest changed my flights without batting an eye or ringing up the cash register.
Mostly, I've found that the Southwest customer service people are actually empowered to solve whatever problem I have.
Still, I recognize that several flights a year is hardly a representative sample of how an airline behaves, so it's possible they can be unsatisfactory. I just haven't experienced it.
But there are hard facts backing up my anecdotal evidence. In this list of "Most Complained About Airlines" in Travel & Leisure magazine, Southwest was number 16 in 2011, ranking at the bottom. That means it's the carrier with the least complaints. Delta was #6 in 2011, but it was ranked the worst in every single category in 2010. American, American Eagle Airlines, Continental, US Airways and United (most complained about) are ahead of Delta.
So, I feel backed-up in my preference for Southwest over the rest of the major airlines but my experience with Delta would likely have me picking even United Airlines over it simply out of annoyance and stubbornness with the way Delta handled my recent flight from the East Coast to the West Coast.
In February I flew out from the East Coast to Los Angeles. My flight was delayed taking off at first because the weather was supposed to be bad in the Midwest, then it wasn't, then apparently extra fuel was taken on in case of bad weather, and then they decided it wasn't needed because the weather would be fine and that now they were overweight because of baggage for the full flight, so they had to stay on the ground to bleed off some of the fuel.
I've no idea if this is standard but it seems to me calling it weather-related might be stretching it a bit, since they misjudged the weight in any case.
All this sitting on the ground delayed the flight so that it landed in Minneapolis-St. Paul about fifteen minutes before my connecting flight. Of course, the connecting flight was on the other side of the airport. And, naturally, the customer service people Delta said would be outside our gate waiting to help weren't there. One rush through the airport later and I made it to the connecting flight after they closed their doors. The plane was still at the gate but I and several other passengers were told by the Delta representatives at that gate that not only was it too late to board our flight but we had to be on standby for the next connecting flight. They couldn't guarantee us a seat.
I understand if procedures say once the door is shut, they can't add people.
I understand that it's not fair to bump others off a connecting flight. However, Delta had a few solutions that they didn't even try.
They could've helped me find a certain flight on another airline. Or they could have, when boarding the flight which had several standby passengers in the same situation as myself, asked for volunteers among the ticketed passengers to accept free flight vouchers to help those who missed their earlier flight.
They did neither of these things, though I've seen both done before by Southwest Airlines.
I was actually seated on the plane of the connecting flight when I was told a mistake had been made seating me and t__hey took me off the plane__ right before takeoff. Yes, I was taken off the plane that I'd told had a seat for me because a mistake had been made.
Leaving me with no choice but to wait three hours for yet another connecting flight. No other options were available at that time.
To me, this was a problem created by Delta. The airlines are only required to put 30 minutes between connecting flights. If you have to get from one end of an airport to the other to make the flight, it's a recipe for failure even if the flight is on time. And, in fact, I had to run to make the connecting flight back from the West Coast to the East Coast because there was such a short time window.
Additionally, when you book the flight, the connecting flight is booked automatically, so a savvy person can't say "Please put me on the connecting flight that's 90 minutes after so I'll be sure to make it." That might work if you call customer service in advance, but given my experience with Delta customer service, I'm skeptical that it would.
Back to my missed flight, which required about six hours total between flights and made me extremely late for something important. I was steamed, to say the least. I did get a food voucher for $6 which almost made me laugh because everyone knows that will buy little at an airport. I got a chai latte and a small square of chocolate with my lunch money.
Delta also provided a $200 Delta voucher for my "frustration."
Still, I'm an adult of reasonably sound mind. I could take the frustration, even if I didn't like it and even if I blamed them for not having any solutions to a problem they created.
But if this occurred when I'd been flying with my children, it could easily have become a "situation" in no time flat.
One of my kids is special needs and can throw fits (which the general public doesn't understand). There's no way ever I could fly on an airline that would seat and then take people off planes and offer little compensation or do very little to soothe upset passengers. In fact, taking my child off that plane as I had to be taken off might have caused a serious disruption that brought security. Then you'd be reading about this in the national newspapers instead of this blog.
I just can't take that chance with my kids. And it's not just special needs kids either. Can you imagine tired toddlers? Parents always like to think children can be under control, but six-hour delays could try the patience of even the most well-behaved three-year-old.
To add what I feel was the final insult from Delta customer service, I've since discovered that the $200 voucher is essentially worthless.
Delta flights are more expensive than Southwest in general. I have some Delta miles that I could use. If I used the voucher to buy miles, I'd have enough for a free flight. But you can't use the voucher to buy miles, only pay for air fares, so I was told.
So for the time and frustration and confusion and error on their part, I have a worthless piece of paper.
And they have a customer service script that makes talking to them infuriating. It's like speaking to a wall when complaining. I wrote to them three times in detail, being polite and without insult but making certain they knew I was frustrated and felt they hadn't done enough to resolve my problem and, indeed, basically had guaranteed this problem would happen to someone else in the future.
Each letter contained this phrase:
The gesture extended was not meant to place a value on your experience; rather it was an attempt to make amends for your disappointment with our service.
I don't want to deal with a company that answers me with a stock phrase.
Mistakes happen. Good service companies empower employees to reasonably satisfy customers. I gave them several chances during the flight and four chances in communication with them and hit only a brick wall.
Not a company I want to do business with but, more importantly, not a company I can trust for family travel.


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In the modern world, men and women are engaged with different unhealthy eating habits that can create an adverse effect on them. Having an increased level of DHT in your body is one of the adverse effects that are hard to deal with and further leading to hair loss and scalp issues.
We are here providing you essential information regarding the aspect of DHT and sharing the optimal ways to deal with it. If you are willing to learn more about this aspect, then it would be much better for you to consider reading the article until the end.
Easy ways to practice for the reduction of DHT level in the body
DHT can lead to different scalp issues, and getting flakes all over your head and getting dandruff is one of them. Below we are stating easy ways to practice for the reduction of DHT level in the body.
Consume more alkaline food
It is better to go for the intake of saw palmetto found in hair supplements. Another food in the listing is stinging mettle, which can be found in several hair supplements that can work magnificently for your scalp. Additionally, the magic drink is the green tea that should become an essential of everyone's routine as it can help to deal with several health issues along with controlling the higher level of DHT. You must be considered about eating green leafy vegetables for better health of the scalp.
Ketoconazole application
It is an anti-dandruff product and a hundred percent proven DHT blocker. Also, it reduces the DHT level; that is the reason why most of the dermatologists suggest the best DHT blocker shampoo as it contains a higher level of ketoconazole.
Reduce stress
Due to a higher level of stress, the secretion of cortisol is done due to which you suffer from hair issues more. So it is better to reduce the cortisol levels from your body for controlling awful results of DHT over your body.
Lesser the amount of insulin
Consumption of sugary content should become lower, and also, you must not go for a higher amount of insulin. It is better to reduce the amount of insulin for controlling the DHT level optimally.
Essential oils usage
For good hair health, different essential oils such as lavender oil, tea tree oil, and several others can come in handy for you surely. Additionally, when willing to correct the dandruff issue, tea tree oil can work best for you as it also reduces the itchiness over the scalp and directly dealing with hair follicles.
Why should one maintain the DHT level instead of reducing it?
- Optimal functioning of the brain: A well-maintained level of DHT leads to the optimal functioning of the brain as it is the leading hormone responsible for better functioning of the brain in men's bodies. So if you arent willing to lose your intellectuality for your hair, then DHT must be maintained well for your body.
- The blocker of estrogen: DHT is the most convenient blocker of estrogen that is the biggest enemy of men's bodies. It is optimal for you to go for the maintained level of the hormone instead of eradicating it completely.
- Having normal sex drives: having sexual desires and urges is a human tendency that is a part of a healthy lifestyle. Additionally, it is also an important aspect of your love life, but the eradication of DHT will lead to minimal sexual desires and urges that can surely be a worsening situation for you and your love life.
- Good bone density: maintained level of DHT is helpful for preserving the good bone density and removing the chances of different bone regarding issues.
- Anti-aging component: you might find DHT your enemy that is shedding off your hair and resulting in dandruff along with several hair issues. However, maintained the level of DHT is actually helpful for anti-aging as it is packed with different benefits correcting pre-aging issues.
Due to a lack of awareness and knowledge, people regarding DHT lead to the practice of blockage of the DHT level completely. It is better for you to seek guidance from experts and maintain a healthy level of DHT in your body. So you should be better using the best DHT blocker shampoo instead of going for complete blockage of DHT from your body.
Things to avoid while controlling DHT
- No low-fat diet: once your DHT level is its highest, then you are more suggested to for the lower consumption of low fat. It is ideal for you to go low on a diet for consumption instead of practicing to cutting it off from your diet completely. You shouldn't be cutting it off as it can lower the level of testosterone in your body that isn't an ideal situation for men.
- Say no to Finasteride: when suffering from the higher level of DHT level in your body, then most of the dermatologists suggest Finasteride control the level of DHT into your body. Finasteride is a drug medication that lowers the level of DHT, along with it also causes an adverse effect on the level of testosterone. Also, the consumption of this drug can lead to different side effects that wouldn't be easy to reverse.
- Avoid hormone therapy: until unless you have gone through the higher level of DHT, then you shouldn't be going for hormone therapy. Going for any sort of hormonal therapy or something else can result in different adverse consequences. It is convenient for you to understand the importance of other ways to rectify the situation.
The final verdict
From the details stated above, we have taken a good enough insight into the aspects related to DHT in the male body. Additionally, we have stated various considerable aspects that can further assist you in controlling DHT and maintaining it optimally. Along with the practice of tips to lower the level of DHT inside, it is important to fight it out externally as well for that you can use the best DHT blocker shampoo for controlling hair loss and hair issues. We hope you find the details stated above informative and reliable for fighting out a higher level of DHT in your body.


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I began teaching students during my BA course work in 2004, As a student teacher I taught in High Schools and grammar schools. During my student teaching years 2004 to 2007, I began working with special needs students, and I developed skills to help these types of struggling students learn various course subjects. In 2008, I started tutoring high school and college students in various subjects including history, writing, english, political science and philosophy. I have taught college classes with as many as 200 students in various sections. I have taught 60 to 80 grammar school students in an afterschool setting during the school year and the summer months. I have taught intensive AP and SAT test prep classes for the subjects of history and english. My students have always done well, in college course work my students averaged an B grade or higher, in high school course work my students averaged a B grade or better.
Accomplished leader with experience in a variety of fields, including academic institutions, business development operations, and management roles. Past experience includes entrepreneurial work in the staffing space, business operations and development, and serving as an adjunct professor of history. Skilled in a variety of business processes and capable of developing efficient solutions to complex problems.
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Provide students with an outstanding tutoring experience in the fields of history, political science, government, constitutional law, international affairs, forensic research, nonfiction writing, and economics.
Key Contributions:
• Help students to achieve success on standardized tests, develop critical thinking skills, and succeed in test-oriented environments.
• Conduct historical research and analysis on topics in American history, international policy, government, and more.
The College of New Rochelle, New Rochelle, New York
Adjunct Professor of History, 2011 – 2013
Produced successful student outcomes in introductory courses in American History for working adults seeking to return to the work force or change careers. Taught special needs students and tailored lesson plans for students with cognitive disabilities.
Key Contributions:
• Developed lectures and course materials to inspire students and improve the learning process.
• Utilized technology and educational research tools to guide students, as well as coach them in speaking and presentation skills.
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Served as lead instructor for American history courses. Utilized creative and interactive instruction to engage students and teach research, writing, and critical-thinking skills with technology and multimedia.
Key Contributions:
• Helped students achieve success in history courses and promote lifelong learning.
• Received accolades by students, faculty, and administration for being an engaging professor.
• Went above and beyond to provide students with an outstanding learning experience.
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Specialized in historical analysis for public awareness firm. Focused on new business development, client relations, marketing, financial management, and public relations. Streamlined firm operations to achieve outstanding growth and client retention in the long run.
Key Contributions:
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Semi-retired Patrick carried his weight of 122.2 kg on a tall frame. Well known among friends and family as a food challenge champion, he was capable of eating large portions in one sitting.
Patrick even held the astonishing personal best record of eating 10 Big Macs with fries and soda at once.
I once ate two family size pan pizzas and then had a full meal.
The mirror's truth
After Patrick quit smoking his weight gradually began to climb over a ten to fifteen year period. His major downfall were high fat and savoury foods - in large portions.
After a particularly food-filled Christmas, Patrick caught his silhouette in the mirror.
He was unimpressed by what he saw. He also noticed his clothing wasn't fitting the way it once did and the sizes getting larger and larger.
Being a tall person with a big frame, my weight hadn't particularly bothered me. But I noted that I was regularly getting larger sizes - up to a 4XL.
After my epiphany in the bathroom, I looked into the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet having seen it on Facebook. It was scientifically grounded so I decided to give it a go.
Introducing food groups
With the support of his fiance Patrick began the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet with an open mind. He soon realised that the program was more of a lifestyle change than a diet.
Finding himself trying new foods and enjoying them, Patrick was excited by the delicious menu plans that encouraged him to expand his palate to food groups he otherwise might not have tried. This helped Patrick lose a total of 24.4 kg*."I was certainly introduced to food groups I had never considered previously. I took to reading food labels carefully and really enjoyed the recipes - especially the breakfast smoothies."
Long walks on the beach
As the program went on Patrick began to apply the principles of the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet further. Taking up daily walks on the beach, even though he wasn't the worlds biggest fan of everyday exercise.
Starting off small, completing 2-2.5 km with his dogs, Patrick was on his way to success. Eventually he was walking 5 km every morning without fail.
I'm not a great exerciser! I had previously tried a gym, but it wasn't for me. I opted for natural resources instead. Having two dogs that required exercise and living 300m from the beach, made the decision easy. So off I went!
What the future holds
With a small setback during the cooler months (like most of us, Patrick enjoys a warm bed to a brisk walk in the morning) Patrick is positive that with perseverance and the onset of the warmer months he will be continuing his journey.
I aim to get rid of the last few kilograms of stubborn belly fat and reaching my personal goal of achieving my optimum BMI. I would definitely recommend the Total Wellbeing Diet - and have done, with two friends now on the program too - and cannot see myself returning to my old weight and habits.
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I hope that anyone reading this takes heart from it and realises that good health and fitness is just a mental decision away and gives this great lifestyle change a go.


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When getting sixteen yr old automobile insurance coverage rates, most mothers and fathers encounter "sticker shock". The enhanced expenditure of insuring a teenage driver can appear overwhelming at first. But if you do your homework, you can easily come across means to help you save cash on automobile insurance coverage for your sixteen yr old.
The motive for the larger cost of insuring a youthful driver is for the reason that of the enhanced threat they existing to insurance coverage providers. It is really correct that some teenage motorists are pretty liable, the insurance coverage providers know that on normal they existing a much larger threat than an seasoned driver.
Around time as the teenage driver demonstrates a harmless driving record, premiums for their insurance coverage will go down. But at first you can expect to shell out quite a bit more than you shell out for oneself. There is a way that you can get a superior than normal rate for your sixteen yr old even so if you are inclined to acquire a number of factors into consideration.
Detailed under are a number of steps that you can acquire when seeking to come across a lower vehicle insurance coverage rate for your sixteen yr old driver so that you don't shell out unusually high fees for their insurance coverage.
Really don't enable them travel when it is not needed.
Insurance plan providers will request you when you implement for insurance coverage for your sixteen yr old, how several miles will they be driving weekly. The more time they are anticipated to be behind the wheel, the larger threat they are regarded as to be by the insurance coverage corporation. Much more driving time signifies more chance of an incident which signifies larger premiums.
The much less time they spend driving, the lower the chance of them getting concerned in an incident. Drivers who travel much less will shell out much less for insurance coverage.
Keep away from Website traffic Violations.
Your job as the dad or mum is to established an case in point of fantastic driving habits and to travel the position residence to your youngster by verbally outlining to them the great importance of getting a harmless, courteous driver. Not only will it help you save you and them cash on insurance coverage more than the many years, it will also preserve them safer on the street.
A person of the most effective means to educate this is to obey the traffic regulations oneself. Tickets and mishaps remain on your driving record for many years which can suggest paying 1000's of dollars more for insurance coverage more than time.
Get The Grades
Most important insurance coverage providers give lower fees for college students who get fantastic grades. They experience (and their analysis backs it up) that fantastic, liable college students on normal are much safer and liable when they get behind the wheel of a automobile.
For the most part, a "B" normal on their most current report card will assist them qualify for lower insurance coverage fees. This goes for high university and college age motorists.
Get At The very least 3 Or 4 Rate Offers
A fantastic position to make listed here is that your latest insurance coverage corporation is not always heading to give you the most effective rate just for the reason that you have been with them for 25 many years. Insurance plan providers are pretty competitive these days and it can shell out you nicely to store for several rate rates.
The web has designed it rapidly and effortless to store for several rate rates from one internet site and you don't have to make mobile phone phone calls or travel close to to do it.
You fill out a questionnaire on the internet and then submit it for your quote. Do this with 3 or 4 important providers and then review. You might be amazed to come across out how much diverse each quote can be.


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Arts & Culture
Bustling Baltimore greets visitors with its renowned Inner Harbor, its nautical heritage and popular sports facilities. But, it's well worth the effort to venture forth to experience the city's cultural landscape, such as the acclaimed Baltimore Symphony under the baton of Marin Alsop, or the ever-growing theater scene and amazing art museums.
From Mount Vernon, the city's cultural hub, to historic Fell's Point and the artsy Station North Arts and Entertainment District, you are sure to find something to delight, excite, thrill or entertain. And, you'll find that not all of our art is indoors – striking architecture, monuments and statues and murals enliven Baltimore at every turn.
From the time that Captain John Smith sailed into Baltimore's harbor (yes, that Captain John Smith so prominent in America's early days) to the penning of our National Anthem, the story of the African Americans journey to freedom, the industrial revolution, and waves of immigrants, Baltimore's story is America's story.
From Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine and the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House to the Edgar Allan Poe House and Federal Hill, there is so much to explore. Each period in America's march from a British colony to industrial powerhouse can be discovered along our Belgian-block streets, on our national historical trails and scenic byways, in our tiny row houses, and in our mansions of the gilded-age.
Inner Harbor
Baltimore's Inner Harbor is an attraction. But, surrounding this urban waterfront park, you'll discover several family-friendly places to visit. The National Aquarium features more than 16,000 animals, from sharks to a giant sea turtle, while the Maryland Science Center's highlights include two-story dinosaurs and interactive exhibits to keep the kids busy. The Port Discovery Children's Museum features more activities for the little ones, and, a short ride away, the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore's Druid Hill Park engages young and young at heart with the giraffe-feeding station and much more. And, if it's the unexpected you seek, you'll be talking about the oddities in Ripley's Believe or Not! for weeks!
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CONFIDENT CHRISTIANITY Part 1
June 4, 2017 • Pastor Stan Summers
In this series we will be understanding exactly who Jesus Christ is - the awesome ruler of the universe who became man to reconcile us to God . He is the heart of the gospel, and the only basis for genuine Christian growth and confidence. #KOKEMILLCHURCH


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- Bicarbonate of Soda is a gentle raising agent commonly used in gingerbread, parkin and soda bread.
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- Dr. Oetker Bicarbonate of Soda is a gentle raising agent for gingerbread, parkin, cookies and other recipes. It can be used to create baking powder when combined with cream of tartar, or even used as a cheap and effective cleaning product. Dr. Oetker Bicarbonate of Soda Sachets have been created for great convenience. Each sachet contains 1 teaspoon.
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Helpful Tips About Home Mortgages That Simple To Follow
Are you looking for a home loan? Do not fret, you aren't alone. Many potential home buyers worry that they may not meet all the requirements to obtain a mortgage. But, you can learn what you need to know. Continue reading to learn how to be approved for a mortgage.
Reduce or get rid of your debt before starting to apply for mortgage loans. You can qualify for more on your mortgage loan when you lave a low consumer debt balance. High consumer debt could lead to a denial of your mortgage loan application. Carrying some debt is going to cost you financially because your mortgage rate will be increased.
Get all of your paperwork in order before seeking a home loan. Not having all the paperwork you need will waste your time as well as that of the lender. Having these materials ready will make sure you won't have to keep going back and forth to the bank.
You will be responsible for the down payment. Some lenders used to approve loans without a payment up front, but that is extremely rare today. Find out information on the down payment requirements in advance of submitting any loan application.
Your mortgage application runs the risk of rejection if your financial situation changes even a little bit. Make sure you have stable employment before applying for a mortgage. The information found in your application is what will help you get approved for a home mortgage, so be sure not to take another job until after you have been approved.
Gather your documents before making application for a home loan. Most lenders require a standard set of documents pertaining to income and employment. Tax documents, bank statements and pay stubs will likely be required. Having these documents ready will ensure a faster and smoother process.
Know what your property value is before going through the mortgage application process. Your approval chances could be low because of a drop in actual value of your residence.
Do not slip into depression if you are denied a loan. Just move on and apply for the next mortgage with another lender. Every lender has different criteria that you need to satisfy to qualify. This means it is a good idea to apply with a few different lenders.
Research government programs that assist first time home buyers. This can help reduce your costs and find you good rates. It may even find you a lender.
Find out the property taxes before making an offer on a home. Before signing home mortgage loan documents, you need to know how much you can expect your property taxes to be. Your property may be valued higher by the tax assessor, which could lead to you paying more for taxes.
Consider making extra payments every now and then. The extra money will go toward the principal. Save thousands of dollars of interest and get to the end of your loan faster by making that additional payment on a regular basis.
Get a disclosure in writing before you sign up for a refinanced mortgage. Make sure you understand all the fees, closing costs and interest rate. Most lenders will be honest about the costs, but there are some that will try and get one over on you.
Don't let one mortgage denial stop you from looking for a home mortgage. There are other lenders out there you can apply to. Seek out additional options and shop around. Perhaps it will take a co-signer to help secure that loan for you.
If you choose to buy yourself a home, you need to have minimal debt before starting the process. You will want to make sure you can pay your monthly payments, regardless of the circumstances. Having fewer debts will make it easier to get a home mortgage loan.
ARMs are adjustable rate home loans that do not have a set interest rate term. However, the rate changes based on the current rate. This means the mortgage could have a higher interest rate.
Don't choose a variable mortgage. Such loans are vulnerable to shifting market conditions and often end up being quite costly. You could possibly lose your home if you can't afford it.
If you don't understand your mortgage, ask questions before signing. It is very important that you have an idea about what is going on. Make sure that your mortgage broker has all of the correct contact information for you. Stay informed of any new documentation required or other updates by reading your email frequently.
After you receive a loan approval, you may stop paying close attention. Don't take on new debt unless your mortgage is closed. The lender will likely check your credit score even after they approved the loan. They can still take the loan back if you apply for a new credit card or take on a new car payment.
Posted rates in banks are guidelines instead of rules written into stone. Find some competition that's willing to give you a rate that's lower and allow your bank to know when you'll be going there. After that you should be able to get what you're desiring without paying too much.
Know that your lender will need many documents from you. Be sure to have your papers in order to facilitate the process of obtaining a loan. Provide each part of the documents, as well. It'll make the entire situation much simpler for all involved.
You can learn a lot about different lenders, thanks to the Internet. You should use forums, message boards and online reviews to help you weed through the thick field. Find out what others have experienced from the mortgage companies before you apply. You may be amazed when you learn the truth about how many lenders operate.
Owning a home is a common goal of many, but it isn't possible for everyone. That said, this isn't the only outcome available to you. The fact is, just by sticking to the tips here you can be properly prepared the next time you go in search of that dream home!


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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – A suspect in a bar fight with another man who was holding a child has been sentenced nearly a year after it happened. Devon Premer was sentenced to five years in prison for assault on Friday.
Investigators released surveillance video of the fight at the Crossroads Pizza & Wings Bar on Mt. Evans Boulevard in Pine Junction nearly one year ago, Jan. 25, 2018. It shows a fight between three men, one of whom was holding his 4-year-old daughter.
WARNING: Surveillance video below shows a violent bar fight and a small child nearly getting hurt.
The man holding the child was identified as 39-year-old Richard Brown who is seen approaching a man. Shortly thereafter, another man punches Brown.
Other men got involved, and after several moments the child is taken out Brown's arms and Brown is then knocked unconscious. The child was not hurt, but Brown was cited for a child abuse charge.
In addition to Premer, Joel Wilson, was arrested on a first-degree assault charge for his role in the attack. He is still awaiting sentencing.


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Cayman's Olympic athletes, led by flag-bearer Ronald Forbes, joined thousands of athletes from around the world Friday in the parade of nations at the 2016 Summer Games opening ceremony in the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Wearing custom-designed "turtle ranger" outfits, the five athletes – sprinter Kemar Hyman, hurdler Forbes, sailor Florence Allan and swimmers Geoff and Lara Butler – and six accompanying officials marched behind the Cayman flag. The opening ceremony was watched by an audience of more than 3 billion.
The 206 countries taking part in the games were led by Greece, followed in alphabetical order in Portuguese. The Cayman Islands was the 41st country, following Kazakhstan.
The uniforms worn by the Cayman delegation in the opening ceremony were "1930s style with a modern twist," according to the outfits' designers.
Check the Cayman Compass 2016 Olympics page for more coverage of the Rio Games.
The men wore khaki pants, light blue shirts, thatch hats and boat shoes, while the women wore navy blue dresses with white floral detailing, thatch hats and espadrilles.
Chef de Missions Jennifer Powell said, "Most Caribbean athletes commented on our Olympic uniforms at the village. They were a hit."
E! News tweeted a photo of the Cayman delegation saying, "The Cayman Islands athletes know how to do casual Friday right," and the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper in Australia listed Cayman among the best dressed athletes, stating "With their unassuming straw hats and little cotton dresses they look like they're on holiday."
Local artist Wray Banker conceptualized the look, which was designed by Island Company.
The Cayman Islands Olympic Committee approached Island Company to help deliver the concept. "The goal for the team was to relate back to the original heritage and roots of the Cayman Islands," Spencer Antle, Island Company creative director and founder, said in a press release.
"Doing a national costume isn't easy," Mr. Banker said in the release. "When you look back to the old days, no one wore a formal blue jacket; it was the 'Turtle Ranger' outfits, khaki pants, a light blue shirt and a thatch hat."
Butlers compete
Siblings Geoff and Lara Butler, both swimmers, were the first of the Cayman athletes to compete.
Geoff Butler swam in the 400 meter freestyle competition on Saturday. He finished 48th overall, although he came first in his heat, against Andorra's Pol Arias Dourdet and Pakistan's Haris Bandey, with a time of 4 minutes, 7.87 seconds. His time was not fast enough to qualify him for the next round. The final was won by Mack Horton of Australia, who finished in a time of 3:41:55.
Speaking to the Cayman Islands press representative, Jade Webster, immediately after the swim, Mr. Butler called being able to take part in the Olympics "a dream come true." He said he was disappointed his time in the heat was slower than his personal best, but added, "It was an awesome experience."
"I could hear my heartbeat in my ears even before I got on the box. It was an incredible moment," he said.
Commenting on his performance, he said, "I didn't go out fast enough and I had too much left in the tank the whole way because … on the first 50-75-100 meters, you kind of set the tone for the rest of the race, and so if you go out too fast, you die, and if you don't go out fast enough, you can't pick up the speed …. The nerves might have just spooked me the first 50 maybe."
From the side of the pool, his sister Lara, who swam on Sunday, and coach Bailey Weathers cheered him on.
"I could hear Lara and Bailey in the end, and that was great," Mr. Butler said. "It felt good, I have always had Lara at my big races so she has been for all my best ones and biggest ones and it's always great and reassuring."
Next up for Mr. Butler, now that his 2016 Olympic journey is at an end? "Enjoy summer," he said.
Shortly after 11 a.m. Cayman time, it was Lara Butler's turn in the pool, when she competed in the 100 meter backstroke.
She came fifth place in her heat, with a time of 1:04:98, and was 29th overall. Her time, although a personal and national best, was not fast enough to qualify for the semifinals.
"I'm happy, it was a good swim for me," Ms. Butler said after the race. "It was a [personal best] so I couldn't really ask for much more, it was also a national record."
Describing the race itself, she said, "I just kept thinking, 'Oh my God, it's just the last 25 meters, just finish it.' Literally, the last 25 meters, you could just see it and was, like, just finish it hard.
"I couldn't really see anyone next to me and normally I can, so I was saying 'Where is everyone?' but I was happy about it."
The Butlers were selected for Rio 2016 through the International Olympic Committee's Universality Programme, aimed to help smaller countries send athletes to the games even if they did not meet qualifying standards.
Ms. Butler said she may end her swimming career on the high note of competing at the Olympics, saying she may concentrate on her KMPG job, which she started in October, and do master's classes. "I will just see how things kind of pan out and see where I am at," she said.
She added, "The Olympics, that is the pinnacle of swimming, this is the best thing, so if I do end, I couldn't end on a better note than this. Watching all the best swimmers in the entire world swimming here, like world records being broken yesterday in the heats, it's pretty incredible."
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Discover the fascinating exhibition inside the ancient deconsecrated church of Santo Stefano al Ponte.
Music, sound effects, 3D reconstructions and 11 giant high defizione screens for a journey through time.
Until October 31 you can also admire the reproductions of some life-sized fully functional war machines designed by Leonardo da Vinci.


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Written by The Business Journal Staff
Fresno and Visalia were at the top of a list of designated market areas (DMA) with recent flu activity gains, according to the Walgreens Flu Index.
The Index, which is compiled using weekly retail prescription data for influenza medications at Walgreens and Duane Reade locations, also found that California was No. 4 on the list of states with activity gains. The Index does not include markets where Walgreens has fewer than ten retail locations.
Fresno-Visalia was No. 1 for the most recent week's list, ending last Saturday. The market area is currently marked at No. 100 for overall activity, at .59 percent the average flu index.
For more information, visit: https://walgreens.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=40d0763cd3cc42428b26f85202108469.


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(originally sent only to apache-docs) On Fri, 21 Apr 2000, Rodent of Unusual Size wrote: > Well, the move of the Apache HTTP server documentation out of > the code repository and into a separate area where coders and > non-coders alike can work on it should happen to-day. > > One of the issues with this is where update messages should go. > That is, when someone adds, removes, or changes a file, the > system sends a report of the details somewhere.. but in this > case, where? > > I propose that it be sent to this list, <email@example.com>. > At least to start. If it ends up being too noisy or people > don't like it, we can create another list.. but I figure that > anyone working on the documentation ought to be kept abreast > of what other people are doing to it. :-) > > More to come as it becomes available.. I don't think that it is proper to decide "hey, we should change this about development" and propose it on a list with only a small subset of developers on it. I don't think it is a good idea to have cvs updates going to a discussion list (after all, they don't go to new-httpd...), and I don't think that it is a good idea to have them going where most developers don't see them. That gives developers the idea that they can just ignore docs entirely, which is not true at all. Development and docs currently go hand in hand in a lot of areas. That is the way it is because right now there simply aren't people dedicated to looking at what code is written and then fixing the docs as appropriate. While it is fine to have people doing more stuff on the docs as they can, it shouldn't give developers the idea that their responsibilities are lessened in any way. It has always been a general rule of thumb that if you commit something that makes a smallish change to how something works, you change the related docs. The problem is that I haven't seen any proposal for or agreement of exactly what you intend to change, just bits and pieces of it dropped here and there. It seems that before anyone can agree to anything, they have to know what it is... Before you change anything, can you please send out a message saying exactly what you want to change and give people a chance to read it and respond before you do anything? Thanks.
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In a general population survey in the United States, the prevalence of antiviral-agent-resistant herpes simplex virus was very low among more than 1,000 isolates from individuals with an episode of recurrent herpes labialis not treated with topical antiviral agents. Two isolates had borderline resistance to acyclovir (0.2%), and all were susceptible to penciclovir.
Between October 1998 and February 1999, a study was undertaken in 10 states across the United States to determine the background prevalence of herpes simplex virus (HSV) resistant to acyclovir or penciclovir among isolates from subjects with an episode of recurrent herpes labialis (RHL) which had not been treated with a topical antiviral agent. Results from other studies with immunocompetent patients with HSV infection have shown that the prevalence of resistant virus is low (1, 2, 3; M. Reyes, J. Graber, N. Weatherall, C. Hodges-Savola, W. C. Reeves, and the Task Force on Herpesvirus Resistance, 11th International Conference on Antiviral Research, April 1998, Antivir. Res. 37:A44 [abstract], 1998) and stable, despite increasing rates of use of antiviral medication.
Topical penciclovir cream was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1996 as a prescription product for the treatment of RHL. Topical acyclovir cream for the treatment of RHL is available in many markets, often without prescription, but has not been approved for use in the United States. The survey formed part of a program to support an application to switch penciclovir from a prescription product to a nonprescription product (one that could be sold over the counter [OTC]). It was anticipated that approval for OTC use will increase the levels of use of penciclovir, and therefore, any future change in the prevalence of resistant virus could be tracked against a background prevalence established prior to the switch to OTC status. At the time of implementation, the survey was sponsored jointly by two pharmaceutical companies and was planned in collaboration with the Task Force on Herpes Simplex Virus Resistance.
(These data were presented at the Thirteenth International Conference on Antiviral Research, Baltimore, Md., April 2000.)
The study was conducted in accordance with good clinical practice and received Essex Institutional Review Board approval. Pharmacists in 47 community-based pharmacies were responsible for the clinical phase of the study (9). The subjects volunteered for the study in response to advertisements placed in the media (9). Eligible subjects were aged ≥12 years and had perioral herpes labialis at the vesicle or soft ulcer stage. No topical treatment with an antiviral agent was permitted prior to completion of the study, although subjects who received any oral antiviral agent for HSV infection were not excluded. Efforts were made to identify individuals who may have been immunocompromised by asking subjects to complete one page of the case report form, which was then sealed in an envelope by the subject to maintain confidentiality and subsequently transferred to the data management team. Subjects responded to questions on medical history (history of cancer, human immunodeficiency virus infection [HIV] or AIDS, or organ transplantation) and completed a checklist of medications that they were taking, use of which may have implied that the subject was immunocompromised. The checklist specified drugs with immunosuppressant activity or drugs used to treat HIV infection or AIDS or other diseases associated with defects of the immune system.
A total of 1,803 subjects were recruited, and each subject was swabbed once. The study population (n = 1,795 subjects with swabs processed for virus isolation) was principally female (67.6%), with a mean age of 37.5 years (standard deviation [SD], 15.34 years). Caucasians formed the largest racial group (89.9%). The preponderance of female Caucasians in the study may reflect that sector of the population that is concerned about RHL and/or that is motivated to seek treatment (4, 7). The mean ± SD number of episodes experienced during the previous 12 months was 5.2 ± 5.26, and the mean age at the first episode was 13.1 years. The mean ± SD duration of an episode of RHL was reported to be 8.1 ± 4.8 days. Lesions were swabbed by the pharmacist. The swabs were stored in transport medium at 4°C and shipped to a central laboratory within 3 to 4 days.
Virus was isolated in primary rabbit kidney cells (8). A cell suspension prepared from each infected culture was used to type the virus by indirect immunofluorescence. Vero cells and MRC-5 cells were used for the plaque reduction assays with acyclovir and penciclovir, respectively. Monolayers in six-well plates were infected with 50 to 100 PFU per well. After adsorption, the inoculum was removed and replaced with culture medium containing methylcellulose (2%) and the test antiviral agent (final concentrations, 0 to 30 μg/ml, tested in duplicate). After incubation for 3 days at 36 ± 1°C in 5 to 7% CO2, the monolayers were fixed and stained, the plaques were counted, and the 50% inhibitory concentrations (IC50s) were calculated. Two standard HSV type 1 (HSV-1) reference strains were included in all assays, SC16 (which is sensitive to acyclovir and penciclovir) and DM21 (a thymidine kinase-negative mutant which is resistant to acyclovir and penciclovir). Summary IC50 data for these strains are provided in Table 1.
The 1,803 cultures yielded 1,087 isolates, all of which were typed as HSV-1. A total of 1,002 isolates were tested for their susceptibilities to acyclovir and penciclovir, and 2 additional isolates were also tested for their susceptibilities to penciclovir. The breakpoint for defining resistance to acyclovir was an IC50 ≥2 μg/ml (5). Two criteria were applied to define penciclovir resistance: (i) an IC50 ≥2 μg/ml and (ii) an IC50 three or more times greater than the mean IC50 of penciclovir for all isolates in the survey (≥0.84 μg/ml).
Two HSV-1 isolates were confirmed to be resistant to acyclovir (IC50s, 3.21 and 2.41 μg/ml, respectively), but resistance was borderline in this assay and in the original assay (IC50s, 2.21 and 4.35 μg/ml, respectively). Both isolates were sensitive to penciclovir (IC50s, 0.38 and 0.34 μg/ml, respectively). The two subjects with acyclovir-resistant HSV-1 isolates were immunocompetent; one subject had no history of antiviral agent use, and the other subject reported prior use of acyclovir (not during the episode evaluated for the present study).
All other isolates were susceptible to acyclovir; therefore, the prevalence of acyclovir-resistant HSV-1 isolates was 0.20% (2 of 1,002 isolates tested; 95% confidence interval, 0.02 to 0.72%). A total of 1,004 HSV-1 isolates were tested for their susceptibilities to penciclovir, and none was found to be resistant (0 of 1,004 isolates tested; prevalence, 0.00%; 95% confidence interval, 0.00 to 0.37%). These results are consistent with data from a similar survey conducted in the United Kingdom at a time when topical acyclovir had been available OTC for 5 years and topical penciclovir had been available as a prescription medicine for 2 years (1). One resistant HSV-1 isolate which was cross resistant to acyclovir and penciclovir was identified (1 of 924 isolates tested for susceptibility to acyclovir; 1 of 915 isolates tested for susceptibility to penciclovir; prevalence, 0.1%) (1). Other surveys with immunocompetent populations, predominantly, patients with genital herpes, have reported a prevalence of HSV resistance of 0.1 to 0.7% (2, 3; Reyes et al., Antivir. Res. 37:A44 [abstract], 1998). The historical prevalence of acyclovir-resistant HSV isolates among untreated, immunocompetent patients, as measured by the plaque reduction assay, is 0.3% (6). Resistant HSV is more common in immunocompromised patients; for example, in a surveillance study by Reyes et al. (Reyes et al., Antivir. Res. 37:A44 [abstract], 1998), 4 of 62 (6.5%) isolates from HIV-infected patients were resistant to acyclovir.
IC50 data from the present survey were analyzed to investigate differences in the susceptibilities of isolates from the study subjects to acyclovir and penciclovir on the basis of their reported use of antiviral agents, immunocompetence, or history of RHL (Table 1). For isolates from subjects who reported use of antiviral medication to treat herpesvirus infections, the median IC50 was similar to the median IC50 for isolates from subjects who had never used antiviral medication both for acyclovir (P = 0.211) and for penciclovir (P = 0.649). For the small number of isolates (n = 49) from subjects who used oral acyclovir, famciclovir, or valacyclovir at the time of the study, the median IC50 of acyclovir (0.31 μg/ml) was significantly lower than that for isolates from subjects who were not using antiviral medication (0.43 μg/ml) (P = 0.025). This difference is not clinically important and may simply have arisen by chance; the parallel comparison for penciclovir showed no significant difference (P = 0.488). No other comparisons reached statistical significance, including that for immune status, although the number of subjects in this survey who may have been immunocompromised was low (Table 1).
In conclusion, the prevalence of resistant HSV-1 strains among isolates from the general population with RHL is low, consistent with earlier surveys with immunocompetent patients with HSV infection, despite the increasing rate of use of herpesvirus-specific antiviral agents over the past two decades.
We thank S. Khan and S. Modin for contributions to the study.
- Received 26 December 2001.
- Returned for modification 29 March 2002.
- Accepted 28 May 2002.
- Copyright © 2002 American Society for Microbiology


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We searched and wondered where the creature was, while he looked at us from the perfect vantage point. In search of the leopard, we searched for hours. We waited and were further disappointed on not being able to spot the leopard. Some more time and still nothing. But then from the folds of the hills appeared this individual who had been looking at us way before we had spotted him.
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Rather than being satisfied with a well-earned lofty status, Union City High School students are reaching and attaining even higher heights.
Seniors at UCHS already surpassed last year's graduating class in ACT composite scores, currently posting a 22.63, which is an improvement on the 2017-18 class record of 22.4 that ranked seventh in all of Tennessee and first among rural West Tennessee school districts. "I'm so excited about the great work going on at K through 12 in Union City Schools," UC Director of Schools Wes Kennedy said. "I'm super pumped for (UCHS principal) Jacob Cross and his faculty for an incredible job.


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Borussia Monchengladbach chief Max Eberl has confirmed that Andreas Christensen will return to Chelsea this summer.
The Daily Star quote Eberl, who reveals that Christensen's time at the Borussia-Park is coming to an end: "We will lose him, because he has to return."
Chelsea have a wealth of options at the back, and Christensen will have to compete with Gary Cahill, David Luiz, Cesar Azpilicueta, Nathan Ake and Kurt Zouma for game-time at the back. If he finds himself starved of opportunities under Antonio Conte's stewardship, Eberl believes he could return to Gladbach.
Eberl goes on to suggest that Christensen would be welcome back at the Bundesliga outfit, as reported by the Daily Star:
"But, if he does pre-season at Chelsea and then does not play the role that he hopes to, we have the chance to talk again as a club where he has gained two years good experience."
Christensen has emerged as one of the most exciting young defenders in the world during his stint on loan with Gladbach. The prospect of him developing alongside Ake and Zouma in Conte's back three is mouthwatering – but at his age, with his potential, he needs to be playing regular first-team football.


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Joint power and interference trade-off for underlay cognitive beamforming technique
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Underlay cognitive beamforming allows secondary transmitters to suppress interferences to the primary users, whilst maintain their own quality of services. This paper aims at investigating joint power and interference trade-off inherent in the underlay cognitive beamforming scheme. It is shown that the work of interests leads to a non-convex optimization problem, which can be resolved by employing the second-order cone programming. It is theoretically proved that introducing zero-interference to the primary user does not always lead to the system optimality; moreover, we exhibit two conditions, for which the interference should be treated as noise in order to maximize the sum-rate of the considered beamforming system. © VDE VERLAG GMBH.
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My Belgian Shepherd is laying in the front entry way as I sit on the couch in the living room and work on my laptop.
I can hear the low rumble building in his throat letting me know someone is out front. He jumps up and starts barking, apprising me of the impending arrival at my door. We have no need for a doorbell or a burglar alarm as long as we have him.
I groan inwardly. I just put Vista down for a nap. The barking will wake her. So much for working on this project. And a knock on the door in the middle of the day hasn't meant good things lately. I groan again and get up to see who it is and how grumpy I'm going to have to be to get them to go away.
I tell the Shepard to knock off the barking and lay down. He completely ignores me and blocks my way to the door. He's nothing if not a good guard dog and my fierce protector.
I shove him out of the way and open the door a crack.
A little old lady standing on the front step with a box. I look past her to her truck in the driveway and see the Canada Post logo on it. Oh. A delivery.
I straighten up, tell the dogs to go to bed, and open the door wider.
"Are you Jennifer?" She hands me the box already lightly covered in a dusting of flakes from the blowing snow.
I mentally run through my mind of things I've ordered online lately and draw a blank I wasn't expecting anything. Hmmmm…
As a take the box and close the door, I flip it around looking for the return address.
Colleen… my girl Messponential has sent me something!
I race to the kitchen, tear open the box and start taking out the contents.
A pink shirt studded with rhinestones. Too small for me. I smile. But a perfect fit for Vista. Especially with her latest growth spurt.
Another thing for V. A stripped fleece hoodie! I have to hold back a 'SQUEEEEE'. I had just about bid on this exact one on ebay yesterday! Now I'm glad I held off. I know Vista is going to put this on as soon as she gets up and not take it off for the next week. She loves soft clothes like this.
And then I get to the good stuff. Oh, Colleen, you've really outdone yourself.
You all know my Tassimo fetish. The only down side is there are a lot of Tassimo discs that are available in the US that we can't get in Canada (sad panda). And even the one's we can get are not always available. Bil has been whining for the past month about not being able to find the Chai Tea in any of the stores. Well, now we can indulge thanks to Colleen!
Did I mention the indulge part?
As soon as I pulled everything out of the box, I heard Vista calling to get up. I picked up the shirts Colleen sent and went to show V. She immediately reached for the hoodie. "Oh! I LOVE IT! Put it on. It my coloring shirt!". (I have no idea what a coloring shirt is, but the hoodie apparently matches the description perfectly). I told Vista I wanted to take her picture to show Colleen and she immediately grabbed her cowboy hat, sat down and smiled. "Cheese mama!"
Thank you Colleen. I've been struggling this week to remember where I put my smile. And here it is in a box from a friend.
Friday Funny: Font Conference
Because I'm a geek and an utter dork, I love this video.
After spending an hour scanning through my 2000+ fonts trying to find just the right one for a graphic, this can always bring a smile back to my face.


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Anthony Famiglietti is an athlete who knows the artist within. His web site, http://www.runfam.com, is one of the best that I have ever seen for an athlete/artist.
Fam, as he is known, is a man possessed of more talent than most. A 3:54 miler, with a 5k pb of !3:11 and 10k of of 27:36, Anthony Famiglietti has been haunted by the event with barriers-the steeplechase.
Like many of the great American steeplers before him, Horace Ashenfelter, George Young, Henry Marsh, Brian Deemer and Dan Lincoln, Fam is a man who has had his share of great and not so great races. That is what is meant by the euphamism, "Trials of Miles". Great distance runners must have highs and lows, as so much of great distance running is overcoming the demons.
Fam's breadth of experience, and his work ethic, reminds me, however, of the late great Polish runner, Bronislaw Malinowski ( 8:09, 13:17.4, 27:54). Malinowski was a total workhorse, and was also the silver medalist in 1976 and gold medalist in 1980 in distance running's most precise and painful event--the steeplechase. Part of being a great steepler, is that the athlete has to be patient, a little eccentric, well trained, and last, but not least, listen to the voice within. Fam possesses all of those.
Famiglietti is focused on the USA Cross Country championships on February 7. A nice coming out party for the athlete now sponsored by Saucony. Saucony has picked up some good athletes recently, with Fam and Magdelena Lewy Boulet.
The release below suggests that Fam is focusing on the 5,000 meter and 10,000 meter distances. Like Moses KIptanui before him, Fam can run scarily well over those distances. It will be fun to watch him run fast this coming spring!
The key for Saucony is to find, as other brands have found, athletes whose spirit and voice parallels the brand. Loyal to the sport is a great moniker for Fam. A distance runner who has run well in cross, on the roads and on the track, Anthony is a talented, spirited distance runner, looking for that one race that defines a career....nice job, Saucony and good luck Fam this year.
( Fam is redoing his website, in the past, his paintings have been up. Quite talented painter as well. Check out his photo section, http://www.runfam.com/photos/, which was done by someone possessed with a painters' wiring.
"Fam" to make brand debut at 2009 USA Cross Country Championships, presented by Saucony
LEXINGTON, MA (January 28, 2009) – Saucony, Inc., a leading global supplier of performance athletic footwear and apparel, today announced the signing of two-time U.S. Olympian Anthony Famiglietti to a multi-year endorsement contract. Famiglietti, the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials champion, competed for the U.S. in the 3,000 meter steeplechase at both the 2004 Athens Olympic Games and the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Famiglietti, who's versatility extends to the roads as well, is the 2007 USA 8K and 2006 and 2008 USA 5K champion. In 2007, Famiglietti, known to the running world as "Fam," ran the fastest 5,000 meters ever by an American on U.S. soil (13:11.93).
"I'm very excited to join the Saucony family and represent a brand that is both inspiring and authentic," said Famiglietti, named the number one ranked steeplechaser in the U.S. in 2008 by Track & Field News. "Based upon the experience I've had training in their footwear and apparel, it's obvious that Saucony truly appreciates the technical needs of the performance runner at every level. The brand's commitment to inspiring every runner, on every run, on every day is one that I'm honored to share," added Famiglietti.
"We are all very excited about the addition of Fam to the Saucony brand and family," said Richie Woodworth, president of Saucony. "Our values and commitment to product innovation and excellence are shared by Fam, both as an athlete and as a person. Fam,
as all our athletes, is more than a product spokesperson: He inspires us in our relentless pursuit of creating the best running shoes and apparel on the planet and will be a valued partner in that effort," added Woodworth.
Famiglietti's first competition in a Saucony uniform will be at the 2009 USA Cross Country Championships, presented by Saucony, on February 7th in Gaithersburg, Maryland. He then plans to continue his progression as an athlete aiming at American records on the track in the 5,000 and 10,000 meters this spring as well as debuting in the marathon in the near future.
Famiglietti, 30, graduated from Patchogue-Medford High School in Long Island, New York. He attended Appalachian State University and the University of Tennessee, where he graduated in 2000. At Appalachian State, Famiglietti was 1996 Southern Conference Freshman of the year in Cross Country and 1997 Southern Conference Cross Country Runner of the Year runner-up. On the track, he was 1998 Southern Conference Champion in both the steeplechase and the 5,000 meters. In 1998, he transferred to Tennessee, where he placed 11th at the SEC Cross Country Championships and 75th at the NCAA Cross Country Championships. In 1999, he was 6th at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in the steeplechase, and 8th in his heat at the U.S. Championships. In 2000, his final year of college, Famiglietti was 2nd at the SEC Championships, 4th at the NCAA Championships, and 7th at the U.S. Olympic Trials, where he ran an 8:25.37.
Since 1998, Famiglietti has followed the coaching advice of George Watts, head cross country and distance coach at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. For his altitude training program, Famiglietti consults with Jack Daniels, Ph.D., a world-renowned authority on distance running.
Famiglietti currently lives and trains in Knoxville, Tennessee. When not running, he is an artist with a special interest in abstract expressionism and composing music.
For interviews with Anthony Famiglietti or Saucony executives, please contact Sharon Barbano at Saucony (617-824-6126), [email protected] or Jeff Lawrence at Mullen (978-468-8945), [email protected].
About Saucony, Inc.: Saucony, Inc., a subsidiary of Collective Brands, Inc., is a leading global supplier of performance athletic footwear and apparel with its widely recognized brands Saucony and Saucony Originals. For more information, go to www.saucony.com.
About Collective Brands, Inc.: Collective Brands, Inc. (NYSE: PSS) is a leader in bringing compelling lifestyle, fashion and performance brands for footwear and related accessories to consumers worldwide. The company operates three strategic units covering a powerful brand portfolio, as well as multiple price points and selling channels including retail, wholesale, ecommerce and licensing. Collective Brands, Inc. includes Payless ShoeSource, focused on democratizing fashion and design in footwear and accessories through its more than 4,500-store retail chain, with its brands American Eagle™, Airwalk®, Dexter®, Champion® and designer collections Abaeté for Payless, Lela Rose for Payless and alice + olivia for Payless, among others; Stride Rite, focused on lifestyle and athletic branded footwear and high-quality children's footwear sold primarily through wholesaling, with its brands including Stride Rite®, Keds®, Sperry Top-Sider®, Robeez®, and Saucony®, among others; and Collective Licensing International, the brand development, management and global licensing unit, with such youth lifestyle brands as Airwalk®, Vision Street Wear®, Lamar®, Sims®, LTD®, genetic®, Dukes™, Rage®, Ultra-Wheels®, and Skate Attack®. Information about, and links for shopping on, each of the Collective Brand's units can be found at http://www.collectivebrands.com.
For more on Fam, check http://www.runfam.com
For more on Saucony, check http://www.saucony.com
For more on the sport, check out http://www.american-trackandfield.com


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Sun, 25 September 2011
You should be able to spot a life-long follower of Jesus. Someone who "dresses" with Jesus is different. They stand out - not by how they dress, but how they act and react. You can tell the difference by what they do and don't do, what they say, and don't say, and by how they treat others. If you are a Christian, can anyone tell?
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Sun, 18 September 2011
What does is a Christian supposed to look like? When you are clothed with Christ, it affects how you treat others. What we "wear" can attract people to, or repel people from God.
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Sun, 4 September 2011
Pastor Brian Dollar talks about labels. We have a lot of labels for people, don't we? We have a tendency to label others based not on who they are, but what we think they are. How should we think about others?
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After successfully beating Japan, 5-2, the USWNT didn't just win the World Cup, they had their sweet revenge.
With such a margin, US was able to saddle any player that adorned the U.S. kit since 1999. The future of soccer in America seems to be sealed as an emphatic legacy stamp, well deserved was put on the teams cream players consisting of:
- Julie Johnston
- Hope Solo
- Abby Wambach
- Carli Lloyd
- Megan Rapinoe
It also being a day after Independence Day, free betting online sites were full. As Americans and various other world, citizens hit every online website to place free bets, predicting a global cup winner.
For the US team and it's technical bench, the win is thrilling and even more shocking as Carli Lloyd was able to score a hat trick within the first sixteen minutes of the match. Being able to write history for America and taking the World Cup trophy home is a marvel.
For a record sixteen years, all USWNT players were always compared to the 99'ers and have been always found wanting. To reverse the trend and create a legacy of their own, the team stepped up their game and now successfully grabbed the spotlight!
Thanks to the team's brilliance in the field, pundits and soccer analysts insists that Lloyd's triumphant triple goal scoring in the first sixteen minutes is a logic that puzzles even in the FIFA Video Game era.
Given the 2015 USWNT successful run; a decade from today, teenage girls and boys will be able to recall and relish the moment where a team of women soccer players brought the US nation to a standstill.
It's just not even a single country, but rather two countries since almost half of Vancouver stadium was filled with American nationals who were cheering their national team.
And after celebrating on various talk shows in Canada, Los Angeles and New York, USWNT became the first-ever women's team to have a ticker-tape parade in its honor on the Canyon of heroes in New York City.
Without a doubt, the USWNT successfully turned soccer into a favorite sport for teenagers and youngsters who were happy to see the team win the World Cup without a struggle.
The future of football has been sealed as now kids have the inspiration of playing the game and trying to emulate Rapinoe's creativity. Watching a defense side that stood strong and never stumbled for the entire length of the tournament.
The players of the future have a task upon them to create their legacy that will best the USWNT 2015 World Cup legacy. Four years ago (2011) the American side had also high hopes that they too were made to make history; unfortunately, the Japanese side had other plans and lifted the trophy instead.
The USWNT of 2011 had blown two leads before they lost the match on penalties. The agony and the pain felt in 2011 has seen the US team for four years work extra hard ensuring that they never suffer the same fate again.
Punters that have been keenly watching the US national team from day one of the tournament took to free betting online sites and forums speculating a win for the team. Their speculation seemed valid, and any bettor that supported the US team and bet against Japan did rip a real cash reward!
Rampone was the only active player from the 1999 American squad was more than ecstatic that she would be retiring from the team on a high note. Her legacy is etched in history for participating in two World Cup tournaments that will be remembered for centuries to come!
Author bio: This article was written by sports enthusiast Tony Samboras. He has been a lifelong fan of soccer and has made this passion a full-time career as he now writes for a prolific Australian website offering free bets.


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BEIJING, April 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Secoo (Nasdaq: SECO), the largest premium lifestyle platform in Asia, joins hands with numerous international high-end brands to forge together the Secoo WOW Brand Week with the slogan of "No Appearance without Being WOW". Secoo WOW Brand Week activity collects all the life-cycle forces of Secoo to build exclusive marketing events for cooperating international brands - realizing win-win cooperation while expanding business landscape. Today, Paris classic footwear brand Roger Vivier also officially joins the name list of the Secoo WOW Brand Week to build together a higher-end and immersive shopping environment and convenient and beautiful lifestyle.
Roger Vivier, a brand named after its designer Roger Vivier, has always enjoyed a reputation as the "Faberge of footwear". Since 1937 when the first workshop was opened at rue Royale in Paris, Roger Vivier has been devoted to breaking the limits of the conventional design while still following the golden rule of beauty and balance. Vivier invented heels such as the Aiguille, Choc, Virgule, and Polichinelle, to name but a few, bringing about a revolution to the fashion for women. The brand's creations have adorned the feet of the most desirable and most powerful women all over the world: Marlene Dietrich, Queen Elizabeth II of England, Elizabeth Taylor, among many others.
Roger Vivier launched, during the Secoo WOW Brand Week, the Secoo exclusive sneakers - gray and white Viv' Run sneaker - combines special materials and fashionable outline. The sneakers feature unique carved curves, and are designed with 7.5 cm hidden heels to pay tribute to Vivier's classic the Choc heel; the 3D geometric pattern decorations blend visual art into the design; and the classic Roger Vivier logos can be found in the interiors of the sneakers, recreating the elegant Parisian style of the 1960s. At present, 16 kinds of color combination have been launched to meet the needs of style matching. But Viv' Run's exclusive limited editions - the white and gray sneakers - are available only in Secoo. Roger Vivier coincides with Secoo in the interpretation of premium lifestyle as it relies on the full-matrix superior resources of Secoo in marketing, truly endows the brand with consumer channels online and offline through all-field marketing tools, and realizes the effective implementation of marketing as well as effective transfer of sales.
Secoo will team up with Roger Vivier to open the Wow brand week from April 22 to April 28 to create gorgeous moments for women. Roger Vivier will introduce a range of exquisite footwear and accessories to make your shining moments memorable. Integrated brand marketing not only conforms to the new market trend of consumption upgrading, but also wins the favor of the majority of young consumers. Li Rixue, the Founder and CEO of Secoo Group, spoke on the event: "In 2019, the WOW Brand Week forged by Secoo will join hands with many luxury brands to hold 20 or more joint marketing activities. We are committed to building the WOW Brand Week into an important field for brand upgrade and marketing. Secoo will endow its various advantages in data and channels on the Internet and in offline shops to the settled brands, and accelerate the combination of brand promotion and sales to provide a more pioneering growth path and development space for the settled brands."
Secoo WOW Brand Week handpicks quality products to achieve accurate and effective integrated marketing, laying a good foundation for the cooperation with two companies. Secoo, which is undergoing brand upgrade, focuses on the 'small social media + big e-commerce' strategy through the overall upgrades of technology, supply chain and organization, engages with consumers through all-encompassing e-commerce channels, and brings huge traffic to online brand official store to help achieve sales goals. Together with Secoo, a platform gathering high-end consumers, Roger Vivier brand digs deeper into the industry. With the help of data resources, it will penetrate the target consumers more rapidly, explore new marketing channels, and accomplish the goal of jointly developing a new pattern of fashion retail.
Founded in 2008, Secoo now serves more than 27 million high-end consumers and offers over 300 thousand premium products and services sourced from over 3,000 famous domestic and international brands across a wide selection. It is currently China and Asia's largest online upscale product and service platform. Secoo WOW Brand Week will further establish the industry benchmark of "globalized sales platform". Alliances between giants and deep integration of online and offline - Secoo will continue to lead high-end fashion brands and provides Chinese consumers with the touch of international trend.
Since releasing the strategic concept of "Devoted to you", Secoo continuously brings surprises to high-end consumers. The WOW Brand Week starts from the premium lifestyle of users, connects all-around service scenarios, and presents quality goods from all over the world as well as quality customized services. When growing together with the settled brands and realizing win-win, the WOW Week meets the multiple needs of users around the world for material and spiritual life. In the near future, Secoo will join hands with brands to realize the common goal of "No Appearance without Being WOW".
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