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ADL Steps Up Reporting on Anti-Semitic Incidents
After recording a "massive surge of anti-Semitic incidents" in the last two months of 2016, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has taken the unprecedented step of releasing a midyear audit — and found a 67 percent increase in physical assaults, vandalism and other attacks on Jewish people and institutions compared with the same period last year, according to its CEO, Jonathan Greenblatt.
Released Nov. 2 and covering the first three quarters of 2017, it was ADL's first midyear report on anti-Semitic incidents since it began releasing a yearly audit in 1979. The previous report, in April, noted a 34 percent increase in incidents in the United States in 2016.
"I didn't want to be in a situation where we were waiting 12 months to understand the state of play," Greenblatt told the Journal. "In order to educate and engage policymakers and political figures and the general public, we needed to take a snapshot right now."
The new survey — available online at adl.org — found 1,299 incidents recorded by ADL so far in 2017, already exceeding the total of 1,266 incidents in all of 2016.
The report presented a particularly sobering picture for Californians. In the first nine months of 2017, anti-Semitic incidents in the state increased by nearly half, to 197 from 135. In Southern California, that included Nazi graffiti at a Hollywood coffee shop and white supremacist symbols spray-painted on a garage at ADL's Century City office.
Hours before releasing its survey, ADL's local staff participated in a "State of Hate" forum in Los Angeles convened by California Assemblymember Richard Bloom, a Jewish Democrat whose 50th District stretches from West Hollywood to Malibu.
"California is at times ground zero for a lot of the hate ADL is tracking nationwide," ADL senior investigative researcher Joanna Mendelson told the audience of law enforcement officers, community leaders and clergy at the Nov. 1 event. Mendelson said California leads the country in its racist skinhead population.
"While these groups are a small percentage of the overall population, they're not insignificant and are becoming increasingly sophisticated and organized," Bloom said. "This is cause for concern."
Greenblatt echoed Bloom's concern during a phone call the next day. The Charlottesville, Va., white supremacist rallies of Aug. 11-12 "veered into the national consciousness unlike any white supremacist gathering we have seen in recent memory," he said.
The ADL audit noted an uptick in anti-Semitic incidents after the Charlottesville rally. Of the 306 incidents that occurred in the third quarter of 2017, 211 took place after Aug. 11, more than two-thirds.
Greenblatt said this increase could not definitely be linked to Charlottesville, but he said President Donald Trump's failure to unambiguously condemn the rallies encouraged white supremacist elements.
"It's undeniable that the president's equivocation created an environment in which the extremists felt emboldened. How do I know this? I know this because they said so," Greenblatt said, referring to ADL's monitoring of extremist groups at gatherings and on the web.
The State of Hate forum, held in an auditorium at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, sought to give law enforcement and other community leaders knowledge and tactics to address this rise in hate. It took place the morning after a suspected terrorist mowed down pedestrians and bikers in a rented pickup truck in Manhattan, killing eight people and injuring 12.
"California is at times ground zero for a lot of the hate ADL is tracking nationwide." – Joanna Mendelson
The attack made the forum "particularly relevant and timely," said Dan Schnur, director of the American Jewish Committee's Los Angeles region, who moderated the event.
"Unfortunately, in 21st-century America, there's never a bad time to have a discussion like this, and yesterday's atrocities were just the latest reminders of the challenges we face," he said.
Besides Mendelson, the other speakers were Robin Toma, executive director of the Los Angeles County Human Relations Commission; political science and Chicana/Chicano studies professor Fernando Guerra of Loyola Marymount University (LMU); and FBI Supervisory Special Agent Matthew Coit, who heads the FBI's Civil Rights Unit in L.A.
Speaking last, Guerra gave Angelenos reason to be hopeful. Citing an LMU survey of 1,203 city residents in January, he said Angelenos tend to view race relations positively, with 77 percent saying that racial and ethnic groups in the city get along. Guerra said the nationwide number is 48 percent, drawing on a similar Pew Research Center poll.


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American Indian Congressman Tom Cole: Trump Owes Obama an Apology
Published March 18, 2017
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma), one of two American Indians serving in the 115th Congress, says Trump owes his predecessor an apology for saying President Obama had the Trump Towers to be wiretapped.
It was two weeks ago on Saturday, at about 6:30 a.m., the 45th president of the United States made the false accusation.
"I see no indication that that's true," Cole told reporters. "And so it's not a charge I would have ever made. And frankly, unless you can produce some pretty compelling proof, then I think the president, you know, President Obama is owed an apology in that regard."
"If he didn't do it," Cole added, "we shouldn't be reckless in accusations that he did."
Earlier this week, the committee chairs of both the House and Senate intelligence committees stated they have found no proof that Trump's allegation is true.
Dispute the evidence to the contrary, the White House and president still maintain it happened. On Thursday, the White House suggested President Obama had a British intelligence agency perform the illegal wiretaps. The agency said "these claims are ridiculous."
Representative Cole is a tribal citizen of the Chickasaw Nation, based in Ada, Oklahoma.

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Their Eyes Were Watching God Author/Context
Zora Neale Hurston was born in Eatonville, Florida in 1891. At the time she was born, Eatonville had only existed for five years. Much like the description in Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God, Eatonville was the first incorporated all-black community in America. It was founded by a man named Joe Clarke, who was eventually elected mayor. This is very similar to Joe Starks, a character in Their Eyes Were Watching God.
There are many other characteristics of Eatonville that Hurston included as part of the setting in this book. Just like Joe Starks' store porch, people would sit outside of Joe Clarke's store porch and tell stories and have conversations about the neighbors. Similar to the pear tree under which Janie has her dreams, the outside of Hurston's house was surrounded by beautiful flowers and fruit trees.
When Hurston was 13, her mother became ill and died. Hurston had to leave Eatonville and move to Jacksonville where she started school. It was here that she was first exposed to white people and racism. This was a key point in Hurston's life, for, like Janie discovering she was black, Hurston had to grapple with her identity as a black person. Her imagination and intelligence went wild as she got older and excelled in school. She eventually moved back to Eatonville, but a fight with her new stepmother caused her to leave; she moved in with her brother, in another part of Florida. Hurston joined a traveling light-opera show and worked as a wardrobe girl for Miss M, an actress in the show. She left the troupe in Baltimore and started high school at Morgan Academy, where she excelled at science and math. Here, she wrote her first story, won a speech contest, and earned her diploma in June 1918. She then went on to Howard University in Washington, D.C., where she met and fell in love with Herbert Sheen.
Herbert eventually moved to New York, and then to Chicago for medical school. They wrote letters for over eight years before reuniting to marry. The marriage only lasted a few months, as Hurston was more interested in her writing and research.
In 1925, Hurston moved to New York City. She left Howard University without graduating due to illness and financial difficulty. Once in New York, she became part of the Great Migration, a movement of southern blacks to the north, and specifically Harlem. This was the backdrop for the Harlem Renaissance, a period from 1919-1930, that produced an outpouring of ideas through art, literature, and music from blacks. Hurston eventually earned a scholarship to Barnard College, the women's division of Columbia University. In December 1927, Hurston became the first African-American woman to graduate from Barnard. While there, Hurston's writing career blossomed. She developed an interest in African-American folklore. This was the start of many creative works to come.
During the yeas that followed, Hurston wrote novels, essays, articles, and plays. She was a spokeswoman for African-American women and a political activist. She traveled far and wide to conduct research for her folklore tales. Some of her books include: Mules and Men, Their Eyes Were Watching God, Moses, Man of the Mountain, and her autobiography Dust Tracks on a Road. She married one more time, to a man named Albert Prince III, a playground worker in Jacksonville. Similar to Tea Cake and Janie, Albert was 23 and Hurston was 48. She left him when she got a job as the Director of Dramatic Productions at the North Carolina College for Negroes.
By the late 1950s, Zora had become very heavy, weighing over two hundred pounds. She had difficulty getting around, and in 1959 Hurston had a stroke. This stroke affected her so much that she no longer could write nor think very well at all. She finally died on January 28, 1960.
Hurston, Zora Neale. Their Eyes Were Watching God. New York: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1937.
Lyons, Mary E. Sorrow's Kitchen: The Life and Folklore of Zora Neale Hurston. New York: Charles Scribner's & Sons, 1990.
Porter, A.P. Jump at de Sun. Minneapolis: Carolrhoda Books, Inc., 1992.
Yates, Janelle. Zora Neale Hurston: A Storyteller's Life. Staten Island: Ward Hill Press, 1991.


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it was in october of last year that i was starting getting edgy.
i had just heard some bad news.
the article was titled 'the phone call that confirmed Watchmen 2'
and i read it, with fear
a couple of previous posts had talked creative teams involved and it all felt more real.
but Bleeding Cool seemed to be the only place suggesting this, other blogs rubbished the idea as a shock tactic to generate traffic, apparently they had said something similar a couple of years ago and nothing materialised.
one particular quote resonated....
Darwyn Cook, when asked what he was currently working on, answered that he couldn't say, but that it "would break the internet in half"
fast forward
Mayans apparently predict the end of the world
scarily, they may have got it right, as on February 1st, the internet broke in half
straining and cracking under the weight of all the angst and ire generated by geeks around the globe.
the day that DC comics announced their 'Before Watchmen' project.
6 mini-series focusing on the back-stories of individual characters and on the original Minutemen, followed by a one-shot would tie an overbearing story arc together, in addition, there would also be a back-up 'pirate' feature that runs across the issues.
and with a heavy heart, i must admit that this seemed inevitable, much like someone coming along to transfer a favourite comic or book onto the big screen (whoops, they already tried that with Watchmen, didn't they), we must recognise this for the money-making scheme that it is first and foremost.
DC comics, as part of Warner Brothers, is a business, a money hungry destructive business that only has it's sights set on one goal, making more money than it already has.
DC already survived a major shake-up last year when it announced plans to 're-set' a lot of its comic book history, wiping the slate clean for some characters (although not for all) and renumbering all of their issues from number 1 again, this got a lot of fans angry and up in arms about the whole move and the way fans were being treated, yet, when all was said and done, these new issues sold by the ton, reprints of all first issues were needed and the market share was captured.
and we can even look at this now as testing the water, to see how many fans truly did drop off, or how many simply moaned about the whole thing, yet bought regardless, possibly bought more out of curiosity.
if they could do this with DC's main players, the heavy hitters, the whole damn universe, then why would their next target not be Watchmen.
and the geeks have only brought it upon themselves.
there was never going to be a boycott of the new 52, not one that mattered anyway.
and similarly, sales of Before Watchmen will probably be through the roof.
i can't deny, they have brought some top talent on board to handle this rather sensitive subject, and no doubt, these creators will have the utmost respect for Alan Moore's vision, who in comics wouldn't? and when you get that call, asking you to be involved in a massive high-profile project that will no doubt earn you a fair few quid, i'm sure you would rather ride that thing than let the opportunity slip past you, into the hands of someone else that you may not trust with the comic book's rich legacy. whether any or all of the creative teams involved can do the stories justice will have to wait to be seen.
i'm sure, out of the entire project, that we will see at least a couple of good yarns, heck, they may even pull this thing out the bag without dropping the ball at all.
but that doesn't mean that i'm happy about it.
(but that doesn't mean i'm not curious too)
Thursday, 2 February 2012
break the internet in half
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And the Winners Are............
1st Place- LegoAces
2nd Place- Team Just Ducky
3rd Place- Lunar Lords
We would like to congratulate all of the teams for their hard work throughout the competition. The Partners of the MoonBots Challenge really enjoyed all of the teams' enthusiasm and dedication. We would also like to announce some Special Recognition Awards to all of the teams. All team Captains and team members will receive Google Lunar X PRIZE T-shirts and special addition Google Moon patches.
Pi in the Sky - Globetrotters Award - For going cross continental with their outreach and enthusiasm. It's amazing what you guys did. Thanks for all the effort despite having to do your final interview 3 weeks early.
The Pink Team - The Science Exploration Award - For educating hundreds of kids about robotics and STEM education. These girls knew their stuff and loved to share it.
Iron Reign - The McGyver Award of Design - For the coolest skid mechanism ever. We think this very young team has a bright future in robot development. Ask your coach who McGyver is. We think he's almost as awesome as you are.
Dragonbots - The Newshound Award & Intergalactic Bacon Award - Yes this team gets two! The Newshound Award for getting on CNN with their project. Congratulations! And the Intergalactic Bacon Award named after last year's team that experienced an epic failure right before their interview. The DragonBots switched venues at the last moment to accommodate the crowds that were interested in what they were doing only to have trouble sorting out what was affecting their compass sensor. These things happen but we hope you return to show us more next year.
Raider Robotics - The In Orbit Around the Blogosphere Award - For outstanding blogging throughout the MoonBots season. We couldn't have asked for more. Well we could have but you probably would have given it to us and then some.
Moonwalk - The MTV Award - That's MoonBots TV by the way. For the funniest videos we've ever seen two years running. We laughed, we cried, we made popcorn. You guys rock!
Molokai Mahina - The Masters of the Space Time Continuum Award - We rescheduled these guys so many times that we were beginning to think they were avoiding us. Mostly because of the time differences between them and our judges but others because this team is active in all sorts of activities. We loved your outreach and hope you return to us next year.
Techno Inventors - The I'm So Excited Award - And they just can't hide it. If we could harness this team's enthusiasm and energy we could solve the worlds energy crisis. Outstanding work all the way around.
QED - Media Mogul Award - For their awesome display of team work and its challenges in a competition like this when interviewed by their local news.
Lunar Scouts - The Robotics Merit Badge - If they don't already have it they should. They get our vote for excellent effort in design, programming and getting the word out to the Scout Community.
Lehi Moonstormers - The Experiential Learning Award - For pulling it all together and participating with Boy Scouts, NASA, and 4H. Your Robotics Fair was off the hook. Great job!
New Hartford RoboSpartans - The Learning is FUNdamental Award - No one can doubt that this team had fun this season. One word - Velcro. These guys rocked it in all aspects of the competition and had mounds of fun while doing it. An amazing effort all the way around.
2011 LEGO Odyssey - The Enlightened Hacker Award - For not only writing their own program parser but for all the other sims that they made to help educate others. Great job!
Anthem-a-Tronics - The Future Space Explorers Award - This young team showed excellent research and presenting skills through out the MoonBots season. Good work guys! We look forward to seeing you next year.
X-Treme Team - The Future Contenders Award - This rookie team is all business mixed with ample amounts of fun and enthusiasm. Great blogging. Great outreach. Great budding robotics skills. For such a young team we can't help to wonder with excitement about what you're capable of. We look forward to seeing it for ourselves. X-Treme Team indeed.
Lunar LEGOBots - The Young Space Explorers Award - This young team of 3 must have worked really hard this season because it showed in almost everything they did. We think they have a bright future in Space Science and Robotics. We enjoyed your blog and your innovative outreach projects you did at your local Science Museum. Keep up the good work!
Say Watt? - The Master Builder Award - Named after the famous Robby the Robot award from Hollywood fame this award goes out to you for the coolest robot of the whole competition. You had a virtual Transformer this year with a cool wheel/skid mechanism and awesome arm. We were really impressed with what you created.


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Photographer's Note
Please view the photo on the Beta site, click on the link here for a larger photo Porto Positions.
Porto was easily my favourite destination in Portugal, I fell in love with this city almost immediately.
I came across this little gem while walking around and just searching. There were a group of locals just sitting and or laying down on mattresses out in the open squares. How perfect is that!
Using my wide angle lens, I wanted to capture the people and the architecture in the background. In the WS is another variation - and it was very hard for me to pick which one to post.
I love the WS photo because its on a more acute angle so its more dynamic and artistic, but the main photo has more people in it. Also, in this main scene, the man in the red shirt in the middle seems completely asleep and unaware of everything around him haha. Both I like, but I went with this one. Anyways, take a look at the second photo as well if you have time.
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lousat (113203) 2018-04-16 0:28
Hi Craig,never seen nothing like that execpt on the luxury resort close to the beach. But we aren't on the beach there...eheh...very nice idea to take a break,good in Avril but i think impossible in summer under a hot sun. 2 perfect pics well done as usual.Have a nice week and thanks,Luciano
Royaldevon (57556) 2018-04-16 0:58
Hello Craig,
I have seen people enjoying the sunshine in the centre of cities but never on public mattresses!
This is a both amusing and arty! I suppose the mattresses are much cheaper and easier to maintain than sun beds!
Yes, the lines are very important both as guides and as a framework.
To some extent, the scene is like the the one that Rob posted from a museum, where the positioning of the seats and the people become the constantly changing art display.
The sense of total relaxation has been captured here, in this well composed photograph.
My preference is for the main post.
Have a lovely day,
Bev :-)
dta (92378) 2018-04-16 1:03
Hello Craig ,
This one is classical , the WS has a more dynamic effect , for my taste . Both are excellent and interesting .
Porto is a city I must to visit .
snunney (126328) 2018-04-16 1:22
Hello Craig,
I can't say we came across anything like this during our visit to Porto a few years ago. What a great idea to hire/lend out mattresses on a sunny day in the city. The sun worshippers are nicely dotted across the frame; I also like the graphism supplied by the typical Portuguese paving. A well spotted photo opportunity very well realised.
Fis2 (131159) 2018-04-16 2:12
Witaj Craig!
A great place to relax, the mattresses are impressive ;)
Excellent scene from daily life.
Interesting place.
Warm regards.
Hansaphotos (10271) 2018-04-16 2:22
Hello Craig
A fine shot from this hidden gem in Porto. Of the two, I prefer this one. Nice graphical effect of the pattern on the ground. As Luciano points out, this is something you would expect to find on a beach. The row of buildings makes a perfect backdrop for the scene. Fine work:) TFS.
Greetings, Erling
holmertz (75299) 2018-04-16 2:40
Hello Craig,
Whoever came up with the idea of placing the mattresses in this square managed to create an ever changing living installation. It could be called a kind of spontaneous modern art. With those dark lines this square was nice even before, but the green mattresses, and the colourful persons they attract, help to create a great sense of depth. And it's fun just to watch it in any case. The narrow, somewhat decayed buildings provide a fine background. The WS is perfectly all right too, but I prefer this one for the less dominant shade and for having at least one person facing me.
Best wishes,
pajaran (83353) 2018-04-16 2:41
Dobar dan.
Interesantan pogled i trenutak, dobar tekst ...
Dobar rad sa lepom fotografijom u radionici, lepo pokazano, dobra persepktiva i kontrast, lepe boje, lepo uhvacen trenutak.
Lep trg sa spomenikom i arhitektura u pozadini, interesantan trenutak sa ljudima koji odmaraju na dusecima.
Zelim vam lep i uspesan dan, sve najbolje u novoj nedelji koja je pocela, srecno.
gervaso (24247) 2018-04-16 4:27
Hello, Craig!
Very nice perspective, with the lines on the floor giving very good depth to the image! Curious mattresses on the square, really a very nice place to relax! Excellent light and sharpness! Beautiful job!
Nicou (176351) 2018-04-16 4:58
quelle place et vue quel rendu au sol et compo avec ces ling�es et quelle originalit� ces matelas au sol pour s'allonger et se reposer superbe au soleil et e cette statue en fond quelle compo splendide.
Bravo et amiti�
Tue (61764) 2018-04-16 5:27
Hello Craig,
A really nice photo of this square with a large monument and some appealing fa�ades of some pretty narrow houses in the background. Cool to see these mattresses and pillows in the middle of the square. It was certainly a nice day to take a little nap there.
Sergiom (109575) 2018-04-16 6:09
Bonjour Craig
Quelle bonne id�e. Quand on sait que le tourisme est tr�s fatigant surtout lorsqu'il fait aussi chaud qu'� Porto en �t�. Le regard suit bien les lignes au sol ce qui donne de la profondeur � l'ensemble.
rychem (60535) 2018-04-16 8:32
Great and unusual idea to relax, ideal seats for tired tourists, very well composed photo with nice perspective of lines on the pavement
regards Ryszard
jhm (181490) 2018-04-16 9:39
Hello Craig,
Both pictures are pleasant to look at.
But a rare place for take a break..
We get a nice panoramic picture.
Colours and sharpness are perfect
Composition and presentation make impression.
Very well done, TFS.
Best regards,
ktanska (33873) 2018-04-16 9:40
Hi Craig,
Those lines create strong perspective. Quite fascinating place with typical small Portuguese tiles and classic buildings in the background. And certainly these people relaxing on mattresses give easy going mood. Yes, this is better than the WS, thanks to symmetry.
Cricri (148638) 2018-04-17 10:14
Hi Craig
C'est tr�s original et tr�s cool, �a ne doit pas �tre mal de se reposer a cet endroit qui semble plut�t calme, bel effet de profondeur que donne les lignes sur le sol, belle version en WS
Belle soir�e
Silvio1953 (179301) 2018-04-18 1:14
Ciao Craig, lovely composition with relaxing atmosphere, excellent perspective, splendid light and wonderful colors very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio
ChrisJ (143283) 2018-04-18 1:18
Hello Craig,
Tremendous perspective with an interesting and repetitive array of green mattress like structures being enjoyed by a few people enjoying the sun. The bg statue is well placed at the vp. Tfs!
carlo62 (73892) 2018-04-18 15:18
Ciao Craig
sono due belle foto, ma anche io preferisco questa.
Mi piacciono le sue geometrie, le linee sul pavimento creano una splendida prospettiva, mentre le persone sono degli ottimi diversivi.
Non capisco per� cosa ci facciano questi materassi nella piazza???
cornejo (57654) 2018-04-19 10:59
Hello Craig, great picture of this interesting composition with the unique scene of daily life, very well captured in this interesting image, with good sharpness, light, color and quality. Great and interesting work perfectly done, my congratulations my friend. Thanks for sharing this beautiful work.
Good afternoon and happy weekend.
Best wishes from the south of Spain.
ikeharel (93898) 2018-04-20 20:42
Hello Craig, and glad you liked my photo in the latest critique you posted, thanks.
The pattern of the pavement added good sense of depth to the place, as it turned to be an urban "beach"...
The palm trees and the beautiful houses of old Porto, beautifully rise on the background.
Have a nice weekend,
pierrefonds (85697) 2018-04-25 15:12
Hi Craig,
The length of the square is giving depth to the composition. You have captured well the action of the people relaxing. The point of view is showing the details of the square and of the buildings. Have a nice day.
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Floating may be the best stress and pain busterNovember 14th, 2007 - 8:34 am ICT by admin
It was authored by Sven-Ake Bood, who recently completed his doctorate in psychology, with a dissertation from Karlstad University in Sweden.
The research project took under four years for concluding and included 140 individuals, all with some form of diagnosis involving stress-related long-term pain.
The recent research also agrees with an earlier thesis that improved sleep patients feels more optimistic, and the content of the vitalizing hormone prolactin increases. Anxiety, stress, depression and perception of pain declines.
The research comprised four studies that involved the treatment of pain and stress-related disorders with the aid of a floating tank. A control group that was not treated in a floating tank experienced no improvement in their health. After a period of treatment lasting a total of seven weeks, 22 percent of the participants in the floating group were entirely free of pain, and 56 experienced a clear improvement. Nineteen percent felt no change and 3 percent felt worse. And the effect persists after the treatment is completed.
"Through relaxing in floating tanks, people with long-term fibromyalgia, for instance, or depression and anxiety felt substantially better after only twelve treatments. Relaxing in a weightless state in the silent, warm floating tank activates the body's own system for recuperation and healing," said Sven-Ake Bood.
"The stress hormone decreases, as does blood pressure. The findings confirm and reinforce our earlier studies on the effects of relaxing in a floating tank
"The treatment method can be used for several groups, such as people with whiplash injuries, fibromyalgia, depression, and long-term stress-related pain.
"We can also see that a combination of treatment in a floating tank and traditional therapy can be effective. We are now moving on in our research and will be monitoring blood circulation in the capillaries, the oxygen uptake of the blood, and how the body's reflexes are affected," he added.
The study has been published in the prestigious American publication International Journal of Stress Management. (ANI)
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Secrets of the Successful Diet Plan
Weight loss supplements and diet programs are being developed and sold on a daily basis to help those who are over-weight to obese. Researchers around the globe have developed weight loss supplements or weight loss pills and patches of every kind to supposedly help these individuals. Then take all the people who have developed diet plan. Wow, with this many diet programs on the market, what are you as a concerned dieter suppose to do? You need to know up front that even though you may purchase these diet programs or plans or take weight loss supplements, you will also have to change your lifestyle.
You are going to have to change the way you eat and exercise more. There is no way around it; if you are wanting to loss the weight, burn the fat, develop those ever so appealing six packs, then you must change the calorie intake as well as the calorie usage. The short story is that to lose the weight, you have to burn more energy than you consume!
Have you ever purchased the newest ebook on how to lose weight or newest ebook on how to burn fat? I bet you have bought an exercise video to get you jump-started or bought countless supplements that are suppose to promote weight-loss or fat burning? Have you sat glued to the television as some "fitness" expert touts his/ her way as the ONLY way? How about your computer, have you surfed for the latest and greatest diet, diet supplement or weight loss plan?
If you have read any of these claims, then you have been told a lie. I know, they have countless testimonials and great pictures so why can't you be just like those individuals and lose all your fat. You could lose the weight like they did- couldn't you?
Weight loss ebooks, books, tapes, videos, programs, supplements and advice are a dime a dozen. Some of these weight loss supplements have conducted clinical trial while some have had no testing - other than to test you to see how fast you could let go of the money. With all of this uncollaborated information flying at you from all corners of the world, how can you protect yourself from just throwing your money away? I realize that you want to lose weight, but come on- let's do it the right way!
How can you protect yourself from getting wrapped up into a diet that is not safe, ineffective or unrealistic?
You protect yourself by looking at the research behind it, the clinical studies - was it double-blind tested, read all the claims (good and bad), if there is an email address next to a testimonial, write them, and of course the ingredients (if it a supplement, patch, or prescription meds).
Protect yourself by making sure that everything in the supplement is natural and safe. There should be no additional chemicals or ingredients added in for good measure, because you only want natural, organic ingredients in your diet supplement or diet patch. Even in small portions, hazardous or dangerous chemicals are still not good for you.
Please make sure that you have addressed the BIG question Why you are over-weight?
Do you eat because you are hungry,because you think you will get a surge of energy or because you are depressed or stressed? Are you bored so you just eat or do you enjoy eating (the chewing factor)?
Some people think they are eating just a tad because they have made it a habit to grab just a little bite as you pass by the food! You know that if you just take a small bit, then take another small bite, you are never sure how much you have actually eaten. But you look down and low and behold - it's gone - all of it!
By all means please protect your health and your life !Before starting any diet, go to your family doctor and have him/ her examine you to make sure that there are no under lying issues to your weight gain. Ask your family doctor if you are healthy enough to lose weight. Then choose an appropriate weight loss program.
After all, your weight loss is the primary mission. It is one of the hardest things to do next to lowering your debt. Why? Because a good diet program takes will power, consistency and determination. You have to approach it the same way you approach work. On a daily basis. You must change the way you view food and respond to food.
The Approach
Approach the weight loss program knowing you have to increase your output and decrease your input. Get some support while you are losing weight. When you ask for help, you don't have to immediately go to the closest weight loss group, although some of these weight loss groups are amzing. Consider asking someone from your church or gym to help you. Be accountable to someone other than yourself. A diet buddy can help motivate you and keep you focused on your weight loss goal.
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This was always the dream of its founders and a prime reason for calling BCRI an institute and not a museum. With two National Medals for Museum and Library Service and national accreditation, BCRI has become a top-ranked heritage-tourism site. We are glad of many opportunities to support BCRI as it nourishes the next generation in a special way, offering opportunities for young people to train, travel and gain an important perspective on new ways for us all to build a better world — together.


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"We cannot ignore the cry any longer. People are hungry for the supernatural, and if we don't step up to the plate and deliver, satan gladly will. The answer is not to shy away from the supernatural but to present the true, legitimate supernatural to them – which is none other than the Holy Spirit. Signs, wonders, and miracles are the dinner bell of unbelievers."
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"There is a huge storm approaching!" said the weathercaster in a nervous tone. Her laser pointer dot was focusing on a series of circular lines just off the coastline. How on earth could she tell by a few lines on a radar screen that a huge tropical storm was imminent? Almost as if she'd read my mind, the explanation ensued. The circular lines (isobars) in question were a topographical depiction of what I learned was a low-pressure system (now I know what the big red "L" stands for).
She explained that a low-pressure system, or "low," is an area where the atmospheric pressure is lower than that of the area surrounding it. Then she said something that really got my attention: "The lower the pressure, the more severe the storm potential."
Basically, the area of low-pressure needs to get "filled up" to normalize it. And the lower the pressure, the more regulation is needed, i.e. the more air needs to rush in to fill it up.
I believe that there is a huge low-pressure system across this nation. It seems as if this land is at an all-time spiritual low. Like the low of the weather map, which indicated a storm was on the way, a spiritual low is an indication that spiritual "regulation" is on the way, i.e. the low must get filled! Furthermore, the degree of the low (being so intense) is a direct indication that a huge wind is needed to "fill it"!
I Hear a Wind
I hear the rustle of winds forming in the Heavenlies. The winds of the Holy Spirit are beginning to culminate and gather in the wings. From the time of their gathering to the time of their rushing will not be long. They will get "sucked into" the low-pressure system, seemingly suddenly. And many will say, "Where did these winds come from?" (So sudden and intense will be their appearance.)
God is sending forth His Spirit like a mighty rushing wind yet once again to fill the low of immorality and the void of depraved humanity.The same wind that blew on the day of Pentecost is brewing in the annexes – to be unleashed and generate a mighty awakening.
"These are the winds of the restoration of the fullness of Pentecost (for it is only the restoration of the fullness of Pentecost that will bring about the great harvest I have planned for this hour).
"Many of My eagles that have felt secluded on the high cliffs of isolation and hardship are beginning to feel the first breezes ripple across their regenerated feathers. And they know by the ruffling of their downs that this is not a normal wind brewing. No! This is a thermal current so strong that is about to pick them up and carry them to heights they've not soared before. Because of the sheer magnitude of this thermal current, I've had to strengthen and enlarge your wings," says the Lord.
"I've allowed this past season of hardship, ridicule, being misunderstood, betrayal, and stress to do just that – strengthen and enlarge your wings. You are now ready to catch My wind and lift you up. You're now on a direct path of a thermal current so severe it is literally going to pick you up. Up out of obscurity, up out of financial difficulty, up out of shame. Up, up and away you will be lifted. Get ready for a lifting. Things you could not lift in the past will be miraculously lifted."
I hear the Lord saying there is going to be a lifting specifically for law suits, bankruptcy proceedings, estate funds that have been held up, business sale blockages, business deals that have been lingering, investments, and currency reevaluations.
"You will not have to climb as before, clambering and clinging to each rock. With cracked and bruised knuckles you've had to painfully take one grasp at a time. The thermal current of My Spirit will now do the work for you as you simply expand your faith wings and let Me carry you," says the Lord.
New Power For a New Hour
We are in a new hour, an hour where the enemy has stepped up his game. An hour where evil seems to be more prevalent. We, therefore, need a new anointing to combat this new wave of wickedness – yesterday's anointing simply won't do. We need what I call "new power for a new hour."
The world is crying out for the supernatural. As the systems of men begin to fail them, bulwark institutions and stayed crutches of reliance begin to erode, more and more humanity turns to the spiritual realm for answers. Knowingly or unknowingly, men and women are turning to spiritual sources for help and satisfaction. The culture has become immersed with the supernatural. It seems as if every other movie coming out of Hollywood nowadays has a spiritual connotation. From superheroes and so on, the theme of the supernatural is prevalent in the media.
Psychics and clairvoyants are frequent guests on talk shows, and television programs are littered with magicians, mind-readers, and the like. Even the advertisements between these deplorable shows are solicitations for the counterfeit supernatural – promises of a brighter future by dialing a psychic or true love revealed if you phone madam so-and-so.
We cannot ignore the cry any longer. People are hungry for the supernatural, and if we don't step up to the plate and deliver, satan gladly will. The answer is not to shy away from the supernatural but to present the true, legitimate supernatural to them – which is none other than the Holy Spirit. Signs, wonders, and miracles are the dinner bell of unbelievers.
The churches that begin to operate in the supernatural gifts of the Spirit of God are going to become the fastest growing churches in America. There will not be room enough in your church when the word gets out in your community that the sick can come and get healed. There will not even be standing room in your sanctuary when the weary-hearted learn of a place they can come to in order to receive a prophetic word of hope and encouragement. Our churches will not be able to contain the numbers when drug addicts and alcoholics can come into our meetings and the power of God sets them free instantly.
The churches that begin to operate in the supernatural are going to become the predominant churches in this nation in the 21st century.
The Lord is getting ready to pour out new power for this new hour. For those hungry enough to receive it, they will become the conduits through which His glory and power will be displayed, and signs, wonders and miracles are going to take place through your hands.
Are you ready? Are you willing to be counted among these?
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Family Adventures: Yoga classes a relaxing escape for Mom
The Kid said looking at me very seriously from his spot at the dinner table. "Mama," he said. "It's time for you to go to yoga now."
Even in my frazzled state of mind, I had to laugh. From the mouths of babes, as the saying goes.
Because he was so right. I had rushed him into the car after school and agitatedly prepared dinner, snapping at both my loves plenty along the way. I clearly needed an hour of peace and deep breathing to get back to my better self.
In the past, I've enjoyed the pre-natal class at the Yoga Center of Lawrence, 920 Massachusetts St., and I know a lot of people who are big fans of Bikram Yoga, 711 W. 23rd St. But these days I get my yoga fix at OmTree Shala, 1405 Massachusetts St.
I started at OmTree, very practically, because their drop-in schedule and pricing meant I didn't have to commit to a specific class time each week. This is an important detail when you live with a toddler.
Classes begin at 6 a.m. most days and continue every few hours until 8 p.m. You can drop in for $14 a class, buy a punch card ($9-$12 per class, depending on how many classes you buy), or do unlimited classes for $90 per month. And if you can find a group of four friends to sign up together, that unlimited price drops to $50 per month, a bargain for all!
I've continued, however, because the second I walk in the door, the atmosphere begins to soothe me. The minty smell makes me inhale deeply without even thinking about it, and the soft music dulls the noise from outside. In summer, the light in the studio is bright and clean on the hardwood floors. Winter evenings, the same room turns into a warm, candlelit cocoon.
While I have yet to find an unpopular class (read: sometimes the classes are very full), I also appreciate the variety of classes offered. Aly's "Sacred Yin Flow" on Mondays is perfect for the weeks I need more mellow stretching, while the Wednesday night "Hot Hatha" class is hard enough to count as a real workout for the day.
Another way my yoga class does double duty? It's also my girls' night out.
When OmTree owner Sharyn Harley first heard some friends and I talking about making yoga our weekly meet-up, she chuckled, "Well, it is more relaxing than a beer." Experience has proven that she's right about that.
While we, of course, don't talk during class itself, we've found that there's plenty of time to catch up in the time before and after. On a few occasions we have actually gone out for a drink in our yoga clothes afterward, but that's the exception rather than the rule. Mostly it's nice just to touch base and relax without guilt about leaving our husbands and kiddos. After all, we're doing something that's good for us.
And, as my son would tell you, it is very good. I'm a better mom, wife and person in general when I've had that time of quiet. Sure, sometimes it's hard to carve it out, but the less time you think you have for a yoga class, the more you probably need to go try one.
— Meryl Carver-Allmond lives in Lawrence and writes about chickens, babies, knitting, gardening, food, photography, and whatever else tickles her fancy on any given day at mybitofearth.net.


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Bobbi Kristina Brown has died, it has been confirmed. The 22-year-old, who was left incapacitated after collapsing at her Atlanta home, had not shown any signs of improvement after being rushed to the hospital on January 31st. Brown was found unconscious in her bathtub with her head underwater as multiple sources claim that her boyfriend Nick Gordon may have had something to do with the matter.
Last week, it was announced that the socialite's family were gearing up to sue Gordon who they blame for their relative's downfall in connection with heavy drugs and alcohol. On the day that Brown was found unconscious in her bathtub, court papers reveal how Whitney Houston's daughter had planned on telling the 'true story' on her secret life with Gordon who would occasionally lay his hands on her, it is alleged.
While the police are still investigating the case, insiders have stressed that the family's main focus as of right now is to make sure that Brown's funeral plans are handled appropriately. As the Houstons have put their differences aside with Bobby Brown's family following an ongoing dispute regarding the 22-year-old's $20million inheritance, it is believed that the young adult's body will be taken back to New Jersey where she was raised.
Houston was laid to rest in New Jersey, and seeing how close the famous songstress was to her daughter, discussions have been made which could possibly see the former actress laid to rest by her mother's side. Following months of medications and being stuck on a life support machine, she can finally rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Houstons and the Browns during this difficult time.
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2015 Hyundai Genesis
If the badge were missing, one might easily mistake the 2015 Hyundai Genesis for a European luxury sedan. All-new for the 2015 model year, the Genesis, already impressive in its previous incarnation, gets even better.
First introduced for the 2008 model year, the Hyundai Genesis sedan received much acclaim in the automotive press. It was refreshed for 2012 and is completely redesigned for 2015.
Size-wise, the 2015 Hyundai Genesis sedan grows in length by only 0.2 inches, but the interior is roomier thanks to a wheelbase that's been stretched by nearly three inches, allowing for more room in the cabin and shortening overhangs for improved performance. It's longer and wider than other midsize sedans, and is technically classified by the EPA as a large vehicle. That's good news when it comes to space, but it also means more bulk.
Unlike most new versions of cars that boast lighter, more aerodynamic designs, the Genesis takes a different tack. It feels solid and substantive, and despite the use of some new lightweight materials, the Genesis manages to gain about 100 pounds. Hyundai argues the gain is, in part, to boost safety ratings, and despite the increase, the 2015 Genesis manages to improve fuel economy by 1 mpg.
Two engines are available on the 2015 Hyundai Genesis and carry over from the previous generation (pre-2015), but have been heavily revised for the 2015 models. The standard 3.8-liter V6 produces 311 horsepower and 293 pound-feet of torque and runs on Regular gasoline. It's available in both rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive variants. The 5.0-liter V8 makes 420 hp and 383 lb.-ft of torque with Premium fuel, or 407 hp and 372 lb-ft with Regular gas. Both engines are naturally aspirated.
All models use Hyundai's 8-speed transmission with paddle shifters (Shiftronic), which uses fuel-saving measures like skip-shift technology help to reduce emissions.
We found the V6 perfectly capable, and the best choice for most drivers. Available all-wheel drive makes the Genesis even more appealing for those in snowy climes. The V8 is silky and satisfying for those looking for even more power.
Fuel economy for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis is 18/29 mpg for the 3.8-liter RWD model and 16/25 mpg City/Highway for the 3.8-liter AWD model. With the 5.0-liter V8, fuel economy understandably suffers, with 15/23 mpg City/Highway.
In the cabin, materials are of good quality, and the layout is attractive and intuitive. Standard leather upholstery on the base model is nice, but not buttery-soft like one might find in more expensive luxury cars; we prefer the upgraded leather that comes on the 5.0. Rear passengers have adequate headroom, though rear legroom falls short compared to some. Cargo space is plentiful at 15.3 cubic feet.
Infotainment controls are modeled after those of German cars. A knob on the center console, similar to those found on Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz controls navigation, audio, phone and settings. And unlike those German cars, the standard 9.2-inch LCD display is a touch-screen that allows you to access some features directly by pushing one button, instead of going into an endless series of menus.
Hyundai says it is aiming squarely at German midsize sedans, but although the 2015 Hyundai Genesis offers far more features for the money, those looking for brand cachet still might have a hard time being convinced. We think the Genesis boasts superior driving dynamics to those of the Lexus GS or ES, and the Hyundai comes with more standard features. The new Cadillac CTS offers similar value, but its race-bred powertrain and chassis offer a much more engaging ride, and the available V6 engines are more powerful. Though the Genesis is thousands of dollars less than the BMW 5 Series, the Genesis really can't touch the BMW in terms of dialed-in performance. As for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the Genesis comes close with ride and handling and offers many more standard features, but may never achieve the status afforded by the three-pointed star.
Model LineupGenesis RWD 3.8 ($38,000); Genesis AWD 3.8 ($40,500); Genesis RWD 5.0 ($51,500)
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Debuting a new design language that Hyundai calls Fluidic Sculpture 2.0, the 2015 Hyundai Genesis loses some of its previous swoopiness for more solid, assured lines. A tall, imposing trapezoidal single-frame grille sits upright and juts out prominently, replacing the old smaller, slightly raked double-wing design. Strong, wide horizontal silver bars run the width of the its gaping maw.
Newly designed headlights are recessed in the inside corners, nestled against the bulge of the front grille, rising upward and finishing in outward corners that wrap around the front quarter panel, but not obnoxiously so. A new LED accent light design underscores the bezel headlamps and curves up and around the light housing. Genesis 5.0 models get a horizontal row of LED foglamps below.
The Genesis' weightiness is evident in the car's stance, though not in a bad way. Designers use the word volume to describe the substantial base of the car, with the bulk of vehicle sitting below the high beltline and relatively small daylight opening. The side view reveals an ever-so-slightly arcing character line that runs from the outer corner of the protruding front grille, across the top of the headlamps, through the door handles and into the tail lamps. Below, a strong rocker panel gives the appearance of a wide indentation. Standard wheels are 18-inch alloys. Genesis 5.0 models roll with 19-inch wheels.
The rear is tasteful, with a slightly arcing decklid that's subtly upturned for improved aerodynamics. New LED taillights mimic the double-wing design without being too obvious. Below, wide-set exhaust pipes (dual on the 3.8, quad on the 5.0) underscore the vehicle's width. A new hands-free trunk opening feature works differently than most. Instead of sweeping a foot under the car, one must only stand behind the trunk (while in possession of the key) for three seconds, and the trunk will automatically open. This feature can be turned off in the vehicle settings.
Additional refinements and space make the 2015 Hyundai Genesis even more appealing than before. Strong horizontal lines are immediately evident in the cabin design. The instrument panel sits very far forward in the cabin, we presume in order to push the engine compartment as far back as possible to achieve those short overhangs. As a result, controls sit closer than an arm's length, and it's a short reach for the gear shifter. An analog clock mimics those found on other luxury cars.
Genesis 3.8 models get a standard 4.3-inch TFT LCD display; optional (and standard on the 5.0) is a larger, 7-inch TFT display that is crisp, clear and easy to read. Also available is a color head-up display that will show the current speed limit and other information, such as when entering a school zone.
Hyundai's BlueLink infotainment controls appear to be modeled after those of German cars. A knob on the center console, similar to those found on Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz controls navigation, audio, phone and settings. And unlike those German cars, the standard display is a touch-screen that allows you to access some features directly by pushing one button, instead of going into an endless series of menus. Also unlike many luxury cars, navigation is standard, though an upgraded system comes with a larger touch screen and more features, like enhanced real-time traffic and weather alerts. For the most part, we found the navigation easy to use.
Genesis can pair with compatible phones via Bluetooth for hands-free phone and audio streaming. It can also integrate with Siri, but it's not plug-and play; one must download Hyundai's app to access the full suite of functions.
Optional on the 3.8 and standard on the 5.0 is a premium sound system by Lexicon, a Grammy-winning company whose sound processors are widely used in the music industry. The Lexicon system is rich, clear and satisfying, and should please audiophiles. Though, we found the standard base audio system just fine.
Standard leather upholstery in all models is a nice touch, and our 3.8 test car had the upgraded leather included in the Tech package (standard on the 5.0). Although, we found the material to be thick and slightly waxy, not buttery soft like that found on some German luxury cars. On the upside, its texture also made it appear quite durable.
Other trim, such as the simulated leather on the wraparound two-tone dash, gives the interior just the right touch of luxe. Standard faux-woof trim does look more plasticy than posh in certain places, but genuine matte wood is available as an option, which we quite liked.
Storage space in the cabin is adequate, though not abundant. Two cupholders on the passenger's side of the center console hold average and larger water bottles. The small compartment beneath the center stack houses 12-volt plugs, an auxiliary jack and a USB port. There's also just enough space to hold a mobile phone, propped up on its side. More storage space can be found in moderately sized door pockets and in the center armrest.
Seats are supportive, and are made for larger adults. Smaller and average-sized people might find the side bolsters too widely spaced to hold them in around corners, but then again, the Genesis is primarily a freeway cruiser. Standard heated seats and optional ventilation make for a comfortable ride in any weather.
Rear seat space is fine for most adults. Headroom measures 38.2 inches, more than the Cadillac CTS, Lexus ES or Lexus GS. However, rear legroom comes in at a modest 35 inches, less than the Cadillac CTS or Lexus GS, and a far cry from the cavernous 40 inches of rear legroom available in the Lexus ES.
Cargo space measure 15.3 cubic feet, about on-par with the Lexus ES, and more than the Cadillac CTS or Lexus GS.
Driving Impressions
The 2015 Hyundai Genesis sedan strikes a good balance between comfortable and responsive. With the 3.8 tuned to the more luxurious side, it's a good highway cruiser without feeling too billowy.
Two engines are available on the 2015 Hyundai Genesis and carry over from the last generation, but have been heavily revised. A 3.8-liter V6 produces 311 horsepower and 293 pound-feet of torque and runs on regular fuel. It's available in both rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive variants. The 5.0-liter V8 makes 420 hp and 383 lb.-ft of torque with premium fuel, or 407 hp and 372 lb-ft with regular fuel. Both engines are naturally aspirated.
All models use Hyundai's 8-speed transmission with paddle shifters (Shiftronic), which uses fuel-saving measures like skip-shift technology help to reduce emissions. The 8-speed transmission does an admirable job staying efficient while offering up adequate power.
Acceleration in the 3.8 is smooth and satisfying, but it won't leave you breathless. We found the V6 perfectly capable, and the best choice for most drivers. Cruising is pleasurable, and there's plenty of oomph for merging or passing without making passengers nervous. Available all-wheel-drive makes the Genesis 3.8 even more appealing for those in snowy climes.
Moving from the 3.8 to the 5.0 is a little like checking out of the Hilton and into the Mandarin Oriental. The V8 is silky and satisfying. We merged and passed in seconds, finding ourselves accidentally speeding without feeling a thing. While this is definitely the most impressive incarnation of the 2015 Hyundai Genesis, we also think the big V8 is overkill for everyday driving.
Hyundai worked with Lotus Engineering (the same company that makes those exotic sports cars) on the all-new Genesis chassis and tuning. Suspension is revised with a front and rear multilink design and aluminum shock absorber housing that's lighter and more rigid than the old steel design. The result is a stable and solid road feel, without much body roll, especially considering the hefty 4,138 curb weight of our 3.8 test car (4,541 pounds for the Genesis 5.0). Weight distribution has also been slightly improved from 52/48 to 51/49, which equates to a more balanced ride.
Also new on the 2015 Genesis is a rack-mounted, motor-driven electric steering system, replacing the old hydraulic steering. The variable-ratio setup is more relaxed in straight lines for stable freeway cruising, and tighter for low-speed maneuvering such as in parking lots. We found the steering responsive in normal driving but tuned more to the comfortable side, even in sport mode, requiring just a tad more effort around high-speed sweepers than one would need in a BMW 5 Series. Though, the Genesis' handling has the edge over the Lexus GS and Lexus ES, both of which can feel somewhat boaty.
Four-wheel-disc brakes are responsive, yet at higher speeds we found we had to get our foot into it a couple of times to really stop quickly. Really mashing into the pedal will kick in Brake Assist, which will help to stop the car even faster in an emergency braking situation. Optional on the 3.8 and standard on the 5.0 is full-speed adaptive cruise control, which can automatically bring the car to a full stop and start up again, as well as automatic emergency braking to mitigate a collision. Drivers can choose to set a desired speed, or set a following distance.
Optional safety features, some standard on the 5.0, include blind spot detection, cross-traffic alert, lane-change assist and lane keeping assist. Also optional on the 3.8 and standard on the 5.0 is a haptic steering wheel, which will vibrate to alert the driver when he or she veers out of the lane, or has a fast-approaching vehicle in the blind spot. An audible chime will also sound when any of these safety systems are activated. We didn't like the vibrating steering wheel and found the default blind-spot and lane-keeping assist systems to be overly aggressive, but opinions of these systems often vary according to personal preference. The Genesis also offers an in-between solution, with a less aggressive threshold that can be changed in the vehicle settings. The systems can also be turned off with the touch of a button.
With the previous (pre-2015) Genesis, the cabin was quiet, but rough roads did produce a moderate amount of noise and vibration. Now, additional sound dampening is everywhere. Even the engine compartment is sealed, much like a door with weather stripping. That keeps the ride blissfully quiet under most circumstances. Though, at highway speeds through the very windy desert, we did notice some wind noise coming from around the A-pillar.
Fuel economy for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis is 18/29 mpg for the 3.8-liter RWD model and 16/25 mpg City/Highway for the 3.8-liter AWD model. With the 5.0-liter V8, fuel economy understandably suffers, with 15/23 mpg City/Highway. After a nearly 200-mile drive of our 3.8-liter RWD test car, we averaged 21.4 mpg mixed city and highway roads, including some driving in sport mode. That's about on-par with its EPA ratings of 18/29 mpg City/Highway and 22 mpg combined.
The 2015 Hyundai Genesis sedan is a handsome, affordable alternative to a more expensive luxury car and comes packed with standard features. The 3.8 offers fine performance and optional all-wheel drive, while the 5.0 offers an abundance of silky-smooth power. We thought the Genesis 3.8 offered the best value and had plenty of power.


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Cowboy caviar, also called Texas caviar, features fresh produce and can be served hot or cold. Start with canned black beans and black-eyed peas. Fresh ingredients include tomatoes, avocado, onions, garlic, corn, jalapeños, bell pepper and cilantro. Traditional vinaigrette dressings include olive oil, vinegar, fresh citrus and spices.
To start cowboy caviar, open and drain a 15-ounce can of black beans and a 15-ounce can of black-eyed peas. Place in a medium-sized bowl, and set aside.
Finely chop the fresh produce, except for the avocado, to taste. For more heat from the jalapeños, finely mince the whole peppers, including the seeds. One or two medium jalapeños add a fair amount of heat without interfering with flavor. Add the vegetables to the bowl, and stir gently but thoroughly. Taste and re-season as necessary. Dice the avocado into a separate bowl, spritz with fresh citrus juice to preserve color, and set aside.
Next, make the dressing. In a small jar with a lid, combine 2-3 tablespoons of vinegar with a about a teaspoon of olive oil, fresh lemon or lime juice, sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste. Close the jar, and shake to mix the ingredients.
Add the avocado, and then pour the dressing over the dish. Serve warm, or refrigerate 20 minutes to 2 hours, and serve.


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Hello Lovely blog gazers, I'm feeling a little fragile today as it was my boyfriends 30th Birthday yesterday, it was a wonderful day and for his present I booked us a night in a beautiful gypsy caravan near Glastonbury, I can't wait!
My wonderful Aunt also made a great cake, which I will have to show in my next post, when I upload the piccies..
Recently I've been working in a studio in Gloucester.
They are a large greeting company, called the Great British Card Company. I showed them some of my work a while ago and they let me have a little desk to work at... so nice to get out of my room!
Here are some botanical sketches I've been working on
and a sleepy bunny too...


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trench - H&M / striped shirt - H&M / braided belt - vintage, thrifted / watch - Arkanoplatz flea market, Berlin / red jeans - thrifted / brogues - Primark
Some photos from yesterday, offered (almost) without comment. I wore this for a rainy day of thrifting with Tania, who is completely awesome and has successfully made me just the teensiest bit sad that I'm leaving DC soon. (I mean, honestly, anyone who sends you home with amazing homemade cookies is a true friend.)


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Good Morning! We have a new challenge at Tuesday Throwdown for you! This week we are sponsored by and our theme is "Furry Friends"
I used our sponsor's image "Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep" for my card:
I think this is such a cute image!
The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers, the papers are from Colorbok, the ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon, the stamp is from My Sentiments Exactly and the buttons are from my stash.Thanks for stopping by and I hope you'll head over to Tuesday Throwdown and see all the great inspiration there, then join us!


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January 29th, 2014
Vidas360 in South America: hiking, yoga and meditation on the road
By Vidas360, Maria, and Alvaro
Traveling is one of the greatest pleasures in life. It's an opportunity to leave your day to day routine behind and take time to explore outside of your comfort zone.
For us, this trip is amplifying our horizons in every way. It's allowed us to cross over physical and mental frontiers while finding new ways of living and enjoying life. We will be traveling to 52 cities over the course of 210 days! We started in South America in December and so far we have visited 8 cities in Venezuela, Colombia and Peru.
Every place has it's own people, culture and traditions that makes it unique and special. In each city, we have found different ways to nourish our bodies and minds, through the food, the natural scenery and the kindness of its people.
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We hiked El Avila, a group of forested mountains that surround Caracas, Venezuela. El Avila is a national park with a high diversity of fauna and flora—500 different bird species live here! It is considered the "green lung" of the city.
In Colombia we traveled 180 meters underground to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá. The underground temple is a former salt mine and is filled with religious art and notable for its architecture.
We're staying healthy on the road by eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. The fruit is so delicious, fresh and abundant…it is hard to stop eating them!
Exercise together for a little bit of fun! Group stretching before a hike at the Arvi Park in Medellin, Colombia.
Medellin city has focused a lot of resources on innovation. They are teaching their community how to take care of the city.
We are meditating in every place we feel a special energy. Recharging our hearts and spirits with awesomeness helps sustain us on our travels.
Getting inspired at our first surf class in Lima, Peru.
Sunset yoga at Playa la Estrella in Lima, Peru
Following the lead of wisdom and tradition in Cusco, Peru.
Made it to the top at Wayna Picchu, where you can see all Machu Picchu, 2,720 meters (8,920 ft) above sea level. Machu Picchu was something really special. The energy in this place is magical.
Every journey begins with the first step, you just have to decide when and where you want to go. What journey do you want to embark on for 2014? It doesn't matter how far you go, it's more about the attitude you bring along for the adventure!
Follow Maria and Alvaro's journey around the world here at the Do the KIND Thing blog and on our #kindawesome page #vidas360


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What Is The Best Lawn Mower For You?
Buying a lawn mower for the first time can be a little confusing, especially if you have no idea where to start. Luckily for you, this site will give you all the knowledge you need to go out and buy the perfect lawn mower for you (and your lawn!). My name is Lewis and I will guide you through all the jargon's and complications around the world of lawn mowers and review the best lawn mowers on the market.
With lawn mowers there isn't a one-size-fits-all kind of deal, there are several different types of lawn mowers to fit different needs and gardens.
The first (and most important) factor to consider is the size of the lawn you have. The bigger the lawn, the bigger the mower you will need.
When it comes to sizing up gardens, many places use the example of a tennis court. Medium is the size of the tennis court, any smaller and its a small lawn. Any larger, you've guessed it! Its a large lawn.
If you have a small garden then a hand push mower would be adequate, or an electric corded mower would make life easier. For larger gardens, it maybe worth considering a petrol mower or a cordless mower because the cord will get in the way and make the task harder.
For very large gardens, it would certainly be worth considering a ride on lawn mower. This would relieve the effort on the back and legs standing and would actually be quite enjoyable.
The Right Lawn Mower Can Make All The Difference When Mowing The Lawn.
When it comes to lawn maintenance, it can be a difficult and a boring task. Many people do their utmost to avoid it for as long as they can because it is no picnic.
This all changes when you have the perfect lawn mower for your lawn. It no longer becomes a chore and there is a sense of satisfaction to be had from it.
If you have garden that you do take pride it then it may be worth spending a little extra to buy a high quality lawn mower. Not only will the quality lawn mower make your lawn look very good, it will enable you to do it with less effort than if you used a cheaper mower.
Using this site, I will talk you through the various types of lawn mowers so you can find the perfect one for your lawn and garden. Lets start by looking at the different types of lawn mowers currently on the market.
Different Types Of Lawn Mowers.
Rotary Mowers
Rotary mowers are ideal for family garden lawns where the surface maybe uneven. They are very powerful and will cut the grass regardless of the height or texture. The trade-off to the cylinder mower is that the rotary mowers will not give you quite the "groomed" finish that the cylinder motor can. If you want a lawn mower than you will use once or twice a year to tidy the garden then this is definitely the better choice.
Rotary mowers can even give you that "striped" effect, for this you would need the rear roller attachment. You can get them to have adjustable heights to have it cut short at some areas and longer on others. You can buy them with a detachable grass clippings box to make disposing of the grass easier and saves you raking it up!
Petrols mowers will give you more flexibility as they are cordless, as are the battery powered ones. If you have a very large garden, it may also be worthwhile looking at self-propelled lawn mowers, these can really take the effort away from you as they, as the name suggests propel themselves.
Rotary mowers cut the grass by spinning a very sharp blade at high power. Hence the name rotary, for the rotation.
These are the most popular and have the most variety available for them.
Cylinder Mowers
Cylinder lawn mowers are perfect for flat surfaces and for grass that is well maintained. They are not very good on uneven surfaces or on grass that is too long or of uneven height. They are more expensive than other types and are an ideal choice if you do regularly care for your lawn as you get nice stripe patterns from them.
They have a vertical barrel of rotating blades with a fixed blade giving the mower a "scissor" like motion. The barrels spins as you move forward catching the blades of grass between the blades in the "scissors" to cut.
Cylinder mowers give a very fine and a "well groomed" finish to your lawn. The classic Cylinder mower didn't have motors and so they were quieter to run. Modern versions with motor gives it more power and makes mowing the lawn a much easier task.
You can get cylinder mowers in a variety of different cutting widths. Rear rollers will give that "striped" finish that makes your lawn look very nice. Detachable collection box will make it easy enable you to keep the clippings out of the way and then disposed of when the box is full.
They can be found in hand-pushed traditional models, petrol powered or electric (battery/cordless or mains corded).
Electric Mowers
Electric mowers are perfect for small to medium sized lawns. They are light in weight and easier to manoeuvre than petrol mowers. While electric mowers are lighter in weight, they would need a power source nearby or an extension lead. So it would always be worth checking the size of the cable that comes with the mower.
You can, however, find electric mowers which are battery powered. This would eliminate the need for a cable to be trailing behind you as you mow your lawn and it would not constrict you in terms of how far you can go in the garden. You would need to make sure that the battery lasts long enough for you to mow your entire lawn in one sitting preferably.
Electric mowers are easier to look after than petrol mowers.
Hover Mowers
Hover mowers are just that, lawn mowers that hover over your grass – run on electricity. They hover on a cushion of air that enables them to "float" over the surface. They are quick and effective for smaller areas of grass on medium or small sized gardens. They can be heavier than other mowers and the quality of the cut would not stand up to that of other types.
Hover mowers are good on uneven surfaces of your garden. They come with the clippings collection box attached or they distribute the clippings. The former would obviously add on to the price.
Petrol Mowers
Petrol mowers are more powerful than electric mowers. They last longer than battery mowers and so again, you have no cable holding you back. The smaller petrol mowers are lighter than electric mowers, the larger ones have a bigger cutting blade and larger collection box which make life easier when mowing larger gardens.
Petrol mowers have the option of being available in self-propelled to lighten the effort required. They tend to be more expensive and require more maintenance than electric mowers but you do get a more powerful lawn mower for your money.
Ride On Mowers
Ride on mowers, otherwise referred to as "lawn tractors" are mowers that you can ride. They are almost always petrol powered and perfect for larger lawns.
These are very powerful and for larger lawns, they are the only reasonable option.[insert_php] echo do_shortcode('[product_list cat="rideon"]' );
Robotic Mowers
Robotic mowers are lawn mowers that basically mow the lawn without any interaction from you. They are similar to the Roomba vacuum cleaners, you just set the mower up, they usually come with boundary wires which you set in the garden outlining the space you want mowed and it will do the rest for you. The wires act as a sensor so the mower doesn't go trailing off.
You can even buy robotic mowers that you can set the day and time to mow as well as an occurrence and it will do the rest for you. Ideal for when you are on holiday.
Quick Links
- Best Price Lawn Mowers
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Vacation Memories
Happy Friday! Floyd put together this video slideshow from our trip to Costa Rica that we thought we would share. After a very full week where Kristin and I have both been sick and working around the clock, watching this makes me long for our easy going Costa Rica days! Ahhh vacation… Enjoy!


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Digital workshop
Little feet: animal explorers
Saturday 10 March 2018,
11.00–11.30 & 12.00–12.30 & 13.00–13.30 & 14.00–14.30 & 15.00–15.30
Room 15
Free, just drop in
Recommend this event
Explore the ancient Greek galleries with your little ones and use digital devices to make new discoveries. For under 5s and their parents and carers. Sessions last approximately 30 minutes. Last time to pick up a device is 15.00.
Age: Under 5
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WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — In the halls of the Oaks Christian School, students' artwork is displayed next to pieces by Charles Arnoldi, a noted American painter who uses tree branches in his compositions. Twigs from lofty family trees are also arranged, to arresting effect, by Coach Bill Redell on the rectangular canvas that is the football field.
Quarterback Nick Montana is the son of Joe Montana, who led the San Francisco 49ers to four Super Bowl victories and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000. His backup is Trevor Gretzky, whose father, Wayne, won four Stanley Cups and proceeded directly to the Hockey Hall of Fame after retiring as the N.H.L.'s career leading scorer.
The composition of the Oaks Christian Lions, who are 5-0 and ranked fifth in the country by USA Today, ensures that each game has the feel of a movie premiere, with fans in the stands staring at the fathers as they watch their sons play.
Trevor Gretzky insisted that people recognized Nick Montana's father more often than his own at the games. "Especially my generation; no one really knows who he is," Trevor said of his father. "People don't notice him compared with Joe Montana."
That was not necessarily true when the Lions played recently at Venice High School. After the game, while his mother, Janet Jones, fell into conversation with other parents on the field, a steady stream of people drifted over to his father to have photographs taken with him. As Wayne Gretzky walked toward the exit, fans continued to give chase. Between poses, he pleaded, "Janet, let's go!"Continue reading the main story
Nick Montana's father watches games from the top row of bleachers, a foam cup of coffee in one hand and a baseball cap low on his forehead. Shortly after Nick threw an interception at Venice, Joe Montana cupped his hands over his mouth and shouted in his son's direction. Nick was oblivious, but a teammate nudged him and gestured in his father's direction.
Looking up, Nick Montana saw his father point his fingers at his eyes and motion as if he were trying to bail water out of a boat. He wanted his son to go through his receiver progressions. Later, Nick Montana shrugged and said, "I had no idea."
He was a toddler in 1994 when his father played his 15th and final N.F.L. season, with Kansas City. Trevor was 6 in 1999 when his father wrapped up his 20-year N.H.L. career, with the Rangers. Because they cannot remember much of their fathers' playing days, each has Rose Mary Woods-like gaps in his knowledge of his father's career.
During an ESPN interview last year, Nick Montana said he did not know the player on the receiving end of the Catch. (It was Dwight Clark.) Trevor Gretzky, who is 6 feet 4 inches and took a turn in goal at his father's fantasy camp in Canada two years ago, drew a blank when his father said he filled the net like Ken Dryden, the 6-4 Hall of Fame goaltender who won six Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens.
The sons recognize that their fathers' achievements are better known to many others. They also accept that people make presumptions about them based on their fathers' athletic reputations.
"People think you're snobby, you're into yourself, you have a big head," Nick Montana said with a sigh.
They kill the assumptions with humility and do their best to blend in. As their teammate Brian Fifita said, "They're just kids trying to be kids."
Trevor Gretzky, a 17-year-old junior, is four inches taller than his father, an elongated clone physically but otherwise his own person. By the time Wayne Gretzky was 17, he had set a single-season scoring record for the Ontario Major Junior Hockey League. Trevor does not mind being Nick Montana's understudy, saying, "To be a starter at quarterback here at Oaks is such an honor, you have to wait your turn."
Trevor Gretzky began his high school football career as a linebacker, and he is also attracting the interest of N.C.A.A. Division I colleges as a catcher in baseball. After seeing his fluid throwing motion behind the plate, Janet Jones had a hunch he would be a good quarterback. She arranged for him to meet Steve Clarkson, a quarterbacks coach based in Southern California whose list of clients includes the Arizona Cardinals' Matt Leinart and Notre Dame's Jimmy Clausen, a former Oaks Christian star.
"Will you just tell me I'm not crazy?" she asked Clarkson.
At first, her son did not know how to grip the football properly, and his first few throws sailed end over end like punts. But he caught on quickly.
Clarkson said, "I remember calling up Coach Redell and saying, 'You're not going to believe this, but Janet was right.' "
Redell, 69, was no stranger to Wayne Gretzky, who remembered him as a quarterback for the Canadian Football League franchise in Hamilton. In 1967, Redell led the Tiger-Cats to the Grey Cup.
Wayne Gretzky accompanied his son to his introductory meeting with Redell and said, "Did you know I got your autograph when I was 9 years old?"
Without missing a beat, Redell winked at the younger Gretzky and said, "See, I was the Great One before your father."
Trevor Gretzky is not in direct competition with his father's legend, for which he considers himself blessed.
He cannot imagine trying to be the Greater One.
"I think Nick's situation is 10 times harder than mine," he said. "My dad was in a whole different sport. They can't compare my stats to his."
Nick Montana, 17, a senior, moved with his family to Southern California last year to be closer to Clarkson, his personal coach. He enrolled at Oaks Christian, whose passing offense was a major drawing point. Upon arriving on campus, he bonded with Trevor, one of the few other teenagers on the planet whose father is a sports icon.
"We probably talked about it once," Nick Montana said. "I asked him about his dad in Canada and what it's like when he's there, like, does he get mobbed?"
At 6-3, Montana, who has committed to Washington, is an inch taller than his father. The resemblance is so striking that when he throws on the run, one nearly expects to see Jerry Rice downfield.
"Nobody has as much pressure as he does, being the son of a Hall of Famer," Clarkson said. "But he's not fazed by his last name. He's not rattled by anything. If he has a bad play, it's followed up by seven, eight or nine great plays. His personality is very eerily Joe-like."
One of Nick Montana's favorite receivers is Trey Smith, a junior who is developing into a Division I prospect, Redell said. Trey's father is the actor Will Smith, who has cleared his schedule so he can attend every game.
"I've heard some kids at our school saying, 'I'm going to go to the game to see Will,' " Trevor Gretzky said with a lopsided grin. At that moment, he could have passed for his father.Continue reading the main story


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Team Beta is working on the Criminology problem. They are confident they will be able to predict the location of Miguel's next crime…
Miguel, Matt and Tian are working on Problem A, on the physics of baseball.
Team Gamma is also working on Problem A:
Final solution papers are due Monday night at 6 PM. Please join the Math/CS department in wishing our HSC mathletes the best!


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Math made real easy - Addition Subtraction Multiplication Division
- Publisher: Hetal Shah
- Genre: Education
- Released: 5 Oct, 2009
- Size: 2.4 MB
- Price: $0.99
- App Store Info
DescriptionA simple question:
What do you think is the best way to teach math to children?
1) Make sure they understand the concept.
2) Start with small numbers. Make them practice. Do not spoon feed them but provide help when they need it.
3) Test them at the level they are on till they can solve all the questions at that level within a resonable amount of time, maintaining accuracy. Then move to next level.
This carefully structured app was designed keeping the above points in mind.
-In the concepts section, the app animates and demonstrates how to add,subtract,multiply and divide.
-In practice section, it allows them to practice at a certain level. If they need help with the concept, touching "show me" animates and demonstrates the solution (for lower numbers).
-In test mode, the app presents questions for the level they are testing. To clear the level, kids have to answer all the questions within the time fixed by you with 100% accuracy. This may seem a little harsh at first, but emphasis on accuracy will pay off in long run.
The questions at each level are not randomly generated but carefully picked to cover all combinations for that level (and a few from levels below) and then presented in random order.
Once they clear the test at a certain level, they get a star for that level.
Few more notes about the app:
-When you add a user, you specify what level you want them to start at and how much time should be allowed to answer a question.
-There are 12 levels in the app. level 4 for eg., means being able to add,subtract,multiply and divide by 4 (and numbers below 4).
-If you set the time to be 10 secs and if the level you are being tested has 20 questions, you will be given 10x20=200 seconds to finish the test at that level.
The app supports multiple users and maintains individual profiles! You can thus add your entire family with different beginning levels and times.
Mom and Dad, can you multiply and divide any numbers within 3 seconds? This can be a great math mental exercise for you too.
Build a strong math foundation for your kids.