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I had my long awaited appointment today with the sports medicine doctor to find out what is going on with my toe pain. As an update, my last run was 26 days ago, but at that time I was continuing to run in my Vibram FiveFingers. I have been cross training since then (spin, elliptical and strength).
The pain itself is not really even there anymore — as in the past, it fades after I stop running. So here's the lowdown. The doctor said I have a weak butt. Literally.
He is sending me to physical therapy sessions to strengthen some of my behind muscles — along with pelvic and hip areas. He said my toe problem is not a toe problem at all. It's a pain that manifested down there as a result of misalignment of my pelvic region.
Related blog posts:
• Vibram FiveFingers Sprint Review
• Running on a Treadmill with Vibram FiveFingers
• My Running Journey: A Look Back
• New to Running? 5 Items You Need to Have
The technical term is a misalignment of the sacral region — or a pelvic alignment issue. Here's an article that talks about physical therapy for this area. And if it's off — as runners — everything goes haywire!
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- As I stand now my right hip is higher than the left. Thank goodness my legs are the same length.
- Growing up I did have scoliosis. However, I had it treated at the time and my back realigned as much as possible. However, my spine will never be straight as intended. While the doctor did not say the scoliosis was a definitive cause for my misaligned pelvis, he was not surprised I had it when he saw my hip issues.
- My toe pain is not really a toe pain at all — just my body trying to compensate for the misalignment. The doctor said strength begins in the core and upper body. If there are issues up there they can roll downward, ie. my toe. An X-ray was taken and my toe is healthy. No bone spurs. No degeneration of the tissue.
- He believes by doing physical therapy (stretching and strength) I will get my alignment straight and my running form will be straighter, and going forward, I will have no more pain. He said the physical therapy will work on "side to side" muscles that can become weak, as they are not used much during running.
- He had no professional decision yet on Vibram FiveFingers, barefoot running or stability shoes. He basically said "wear whatever."
- "OK, so why was my toe hurting?" The doctor said this misalignment probably caused some sesamoiditis. From the very beginning that was my hunch. According to the X-ray, my sesamoids are not broken or inflamed, and being I don't have the pain now, the condition has likely subsided.
- So basically everything you read about when I went to the free foot clinic. Throw it out.
- I can run. He advised I go back to my 2 miles per week 2x per week and build from there, slowly. Let a new running plan commence.
- Physical therapy starts February 14, and I have a follow up appointment in March.
I hope once I am better I can run again and continuing using the Vibram FiveFingers.


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19 Ways We Use The Bible
1. Search It!
Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. John 5:39. These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. Acts 17:11.
In order to find answers for life you need to search for them in God's word. Not elsewhere! The Bible teaches man's duty and the way to Heaven. The Bible needs to be sought-after in your heart. Are you looking for answers in horoscopes, other religions or worldly magazines, books or digital entertainment sources? No. Direct your heart to search the Bible for everything an any subject whatsoever. God is faithful and true and He should know the answer to your need.
2. Feed On It!
But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.Mt. 4:4. As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? Psalm 42:1,2.
Just as the body needs nutrition, so does our soul and spirit. In order to feed the new man, we need to feed on the word of God. We should crave reading the Bible as we crave for good food. And you eat regularly and several times a day. Your spirit also needs regular food. Reading the Bible is not a one-time shot. It's a lifelong love and part of a personal covenant relationship with Jesus Christ.
3. Believe It!
You are not the Bible's critic or sceptic and you are not the Bible's judge. Vice-versa. The Bible corrects, discerns and judges you. It is historically and scientifically correct. Don't worry about today's scientists' skepticism. The find out that the Bible is all true one of these days! Modern science only knows in part and sees through a dark glass. But the Bible gives us the uncompressed clear truth directly. God is not a liar but a Father who gives good gifts. He is faithful and true. Expect deception and error from the world. As believers we host a skepticism against the world and its concoctions and ideologies, but we have childlike faith in our God who sent His Son to save us. Have faith in the very promises of God. Have faith in the Biblical principles and worldview. Have faith not just in words but in the one who spoke these words to you! Your faith will increase when you just do what God commands us. We rely on Him in our actions. Believe like Abraham did as he went into the mountain with Isaac (Gen. 22). Believe God's words like the nobleman who believed Jesus for his son's healing (John 4:50). The Bible is an infallible inspired authority that we can put our trust in. We need to doubt the textbooks of the world but the Bible is the yardstick by which we can measure everything. By esteeming the Bible as our final authority we express our faith in its inspiration and truthfulness.
4. Study It!
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2. Tim. 2:15.
This is the command to study. The Bible says it's work. But it has God's approval and helps us to understand the divisions in God's word. You can use a concordance to locate words and verses. The best commmentary on the Bible is the Bible. The main subject of the Bible is Jesus and the establishment of His kingdom. In the Old Testament saints looked forward to the cross and the redemption it brings. In the New Testament saints look back to the cross as a fulfillment of prophecy to accomplish our redemption and look forward to the fulfillment of kingdom prophecies. The Old Testament contains the New Testament concealed. The New Testmanent is the Old Testament revealed. Christians are never done with education. Studying the word is a lifelong work and expression of loving God. The best way to study the Bible is to …
5. Rightly Divide It!
2. Tim. 2:15 tells us that there are divisions in the Bible. The Bible tells of the unfolding of God's messianic plan to save us from sin and establish His kingdom. That happens in stages. Those stages are called dispensations in the Bible. For example, we today live in the dispensation of the grace of God. Eph. 1:10, 3:2. God worked in different ways with different people in different times. The only thing that has remained the same that the way of salvation has always been by faith in Christ's atoning work. There never was a time when sinners could work their way to Heaven. The fact that there are divisions makes it necessary to study the Bible systematically. There is a system of dispensations. We must ask to whom God is speaking in different ages. Once we do that we see all the supposed "contradictions" in the Bible disappear.
6. Meditate On It!
But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.Psalm 1:2. There are frequent reminders to meditate and think on God's word. This is not about transcendental meditation and eastern false religion. To meditate on something is to repeatedly speak to oneself (Col. 3:16) the scriptures so that God's word settles in our heart. We place the mind under the control of God's Spirit-breathed words, so the word can build personal faith and cleanse and sanctify us. To mediate means to revolve in the mind. Some people always relive bad events of their life in their mind. But as believers we don't do that because we continue to dwell on God's word in our minds. We will not allow a bad thought to revolve in our mind but rather our mind needs to be so filled with scripture that God's thoughts continually revolve in our mind. Don't start off the day with the morning newspaper. You'll be depressed. Start the day with meditating on the word of God. Don't end the day with the evening news or media entertainment. Go to bed meditating on scripture and watch you sleep problems go away. In order to meditate on God's Word effectively it becomes necessary to ..
7. Memorize It!
There might come a time when you don't have a Bible handy. Maybe even times of persecution. Do you have any portions of scripture committed to memory? People know the lines to worldly music songs because they listen to them all the time. Do you know some scriptures by heart because you read and apply them frequently? Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. Psalm 119:11. Store those scriptures in your heart and in the heart of children. Read and reread. Quote them back to God. The Bible is not just for the mind. It needs to sink down in your heart. So don't read it like a novel or a newspaper. Feed your heart with the inspired words of God. We have the promise of God that His Word is profitable. 2. Tim. 3:16.
8. From Genesis to Revelation!
When I read the Bible then I'm not talking about following the Sunday sermon along in the pew Bible or reading a few chapters here and there or looking up individual verses. I'm talking about reading the Bible from cover to cover for the rest of my life. I start at Genesis and finish off at Revelation. You can read cover to cover or you can read the Bible through in a year by reading 3 Old Testament chapters and 1 New Testament chapter per day. Only this way you can see God's story unfold from beginning to end. You can use a Bible reading plan, too, to help you read through the whole Bibe within a specific time frame.
9. Listen to It!
When you read the Bible then don't just read it quietly. Read it aloud. Get more of your senses involved. That helps you retain the word of God in your mind and heart. I believe the spoken word of God has so much power. It can cleanse and heal. Reading it aloud will definitely affect the way you talk. Remember James 3 about the tongue! I want to suggest a great help for this purpose: The late actor Alexander Scourby narrated the entire King James Bible. You can get the entire Bible on mp3 CD or as a download and use your creativity where to listen to the word of God. If someone has sleep problems I recommend leaving the word of God on quietly all night! It'll direct the wandering mind back to God. It is good when the word of God is read aloud in the community such as during a Bible reading marathon or a public reading on the courthouse front steps on the National Day of Prayer. I have been at those events and I know this sent out a message to the public.
10. Pray It!
Sometimes you might wonder how to pray for somebody or what to pray. The Bible is full of prayers and it's a good them to make the Bible's prayer your own personal prayers. Remember the prayer of Jabez? 1. Chr. 4:10. Remember the prayer of Paul in all his epistles? He prays for the churches and for individuals to grow in Christ. Shouldn't we model our prayers like that? Take Colossians 1:9-13 for example. Can you pray that for your local church and Christian brothers and sisters? Make a list of prayers you find in the Bible. See if you can pray according to God's thoughts. You might need to pray 2. Cor. 13:7 for someone today? And have you prayed Col. 4:3,4 for your pastor? Make it a part of your devotional life to pray God's Word.
The Bible also uses many words blessings. As part of praying the Bible you can use the word to bless others with. Maybe even a spoken word of blessing over your children. Look at these verses of blessing: Romans 15:5,6, 2. Thess. 1:11-12, Phil. 4:23, 2. Pe. 1: 2-4 and Numbers 6:22-26. People curse so much in this world and tear each other down. But as believers we should have a word of blessing for others. We are to even bless those that curse us.
11. Sing It!
I visited a Baptist church and they sang the scriptures. They took New Testament verses and put them to a melody and the whole congregation sang together. When you quote scriptures back to God you might as well sing them. The Bible tells us to make melody in our heart to the Lord. Eph. 5:19. When you are in the car you could sing the scriptures to yourself instead of just quoting them. Give the scriptures a melody in your heart. What melody is ringing in your heart anyway right now? Remember that the scriptures contain several poetical books. The Psalms are songs. David composed them and he played his harp. You can meditate and memorize scriptures by singing them to yourself.
12. Use for Devotions!
Everything that has been said so far is not just for personal Bible study but it is for family and congregational worship. The Bible does not belong in the secret study room but on the living room table! Study the word of God as a family. Husband and wife pray together and of course they should have some time of Bible devotions together. We often make the mistake of limiting study and devotion to just the individual level. Some folks go to church and even carry their Bible to church, but they never touch the Bible as a couple or as a family. At home they are spiritually dumb and don't speak about God, faith or the Bible. It ought not to be so. They silently stare at a television together and it never comes to their mind to turn the thing off and to read the Bible together aloud and then study and meditate on that portion. We need to communicate about the things of God. Especially so in the family. Young people who are still in a courtship need to discuss the things of God and have a joint prayer life and Bible study time.
13. Pass It On!
Young Timothy knew the holy scriptures from a child (2. Tim. 3:15). Later on he became a preacher, pastor and co-worker of the apostle Paul. But his love for the word of God was kindled at a young age when his mother Eunice and grandmother Lois passed on their faith to young Timothy (2. Tim. 2:5). How can your children get saved without knowing the scriptures that make us wise unto salvation? That's why children need the word of God. We bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. That does not happen in school or on television. Read the Bible to your children before they are born. And then when they are born you can read the Bible together with them. Take turns. You read a verse. Your child reads a verse and so on. I have precious memories of reading the word of God with my young daughter like that while sitting in the porch swing with her. Children have open minds. It is easier for them to memorize than for most adults. Let them memorize scriptures. You can do Bible drills. But make sure the word enters their heart. This is not about making children act "churchy" or in order to brag about how much your child "knows". We don't need more church robots who can quote scriptures like an ipad Bible app but have no heart knowledge of God and no clue as to the meaning of the word. We're not theologians. We just live by God's word. Without it we are as dead as a doornail.
14. Revere It!
While a book is definitely not a sacred object that deserves worship we should treat a Bible with due respect. This is not a comic book or an old newspaper. No, this is the privilege of having the very inspired and inerrant words of our God and Creator in a bound volume. We certainly are blessed. We should never take the Bible for granted. People in the past were persecuted for trying to translate it. People today are persecuted for having it. We should simply treat the book with respect. Don't slam it. Don't throw it. Don't let it collect dust! We treat the flag with respect. We should pay that respect to the Bible as well. An old Bible is not just any old book but a testimony to the faith of previous generations – souls that have already gone to Heaven!
15. Uphold It!
We need to stand for the truth of God's word. Many times we are forced to compromise or hide our faith in order to get along. But sometimes we have to stand alone for what is right. We have to uphold Biblical principles. Modern society often opposes itself to God's commands (2. Tim. 2:25). The Bible is our source of truth and sound doctrine for a world that has gone crazy on deceptions and lies. We can use what we learn from the Bible to instruct others. The world is full of concepts for life. But the Bible is our authority to discern what is right and wrong. By this authority we can discern what to chose and what to refuse.
There is another practical way to uphold the Bible. I was moved by a street preacher in Memphis, Tennessee. He never spoke one word. He stood on a little wall near a place where people were drinking outside. All he did was uphold his Bible with an outstretched hand. He didn't have to say anything. The Book said it all. As I was touched by the scene I am sure people in that sinful drinking crowd were pricked (convicted) in their heart. Just the presence of a Bible will make people conscious of their sin and conscious of their personal responsibility toward God. While living in the rural south I have seen Bibles placed on dashboards in cars. I believe Bibles should be visible in the public. Therefore it's good to …
16. Place It!
I appreciate the Bibles placed in hotel rooms by the Gideons. The Bible has a place in the public. I think when I was young and in school the Gideons were there to bring New Testaments but there was some commotion about it because some were opposed to it. I decided a long time ago I am going to do my own Bible placing ministry. The Gideons do a great job but they can't go everywhere. I decided to get some inexpensive Bibles and I leave them in hotel rooms where there's no Gideon Bible. I leave them in doctor waiting rooms, in secular bookstores, some public public shelves that you find in some cities and many other places I am not going to tell you about. I'm excited about what God's word can do as it speaks into the lives of other people who know not the gospel. I pray some of the get under conviction and realize their need for salvation. You can leave a Bible in places where the Gideons can't go. Your next business trip to China, India or Qatar might be God's call on you. Serve the Lord!
17. Slow-read It!
A long time ago I read about POWs in Vietnam. They usually were not the type of person who enjoy reading. But in order to keep their sanity during their long and mind-numbing time in a Vietnamese prison camp they discovered the practice of slow reading. They were thankful for any kind of literature they could get their hands on. While people today want to read as many pages as possible and speed read everything, these soldiers read their books as slow as possible so they could carefully soak in every word and every meaning. They basically re-lived the action of the book in their mind. That helped them escape the bitter reality of their captivity. It helped them keep their minds focused. I believe slow-reading the word of God can be a great blessing. It will help us meditate and memorize the word. I am sure it will impact and cleanse our mind and help us think God's thoughts. In order to understand Bible events we should similarly rehearse those events in our minds. Phil. 4:8 talks about continually thinking about godly things. I am sure slow-reading can be a help to do just that. Prison inmates who get saved and have years of time to serve can slow-read the word. If you go on long flight you can slow-read the word. You'll be too tired to read dozens of chapters but you just dwell on one for a while and become quiet before the Lord to where He can speak to your heart in a still small voice.
18. Write & Copy It!
And it shall be, when he sitteth upon the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write him a copy of this law in a book out of that which is before the priests the Levites: And it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his life: that he may learn to fear the LORD his God, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes, to do them. Deut. 17:18,19.
This verse has always amazed me! Just imagine before someone could become president of a country he would first have to copy in handwriting the entire word of God and then be required to follow its teaching. It would certainly weed out some rotten apples among the candidates! One method that would benefit all of us in meditating and memorizing the scriptures is simply to write it down by hand. When Billy Graham prepared a televised sermon on the subject of the cross of Christ, there were sticky notes with Bible verses about the cross found all over his house. If you seriously try to fill your heart with the word of God it will certainly help you to write it down on paper. Some people use index cards to help them memorize scriptures. Sometimes I use post-its to write down scriptures I want to keep in my heart. Later I place those anonymous post-its in public places for others to find, so the word of God can speak into their lives.
19. Reach, Teach and Preach It!
Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.2. Tim. 4:2-4.
God calls men to preach the gospel. What do they preach from? What they learned in seminary or college? What church organizations resolved in conference to teach? No! The Bible says not to confer with flesh and blood (Gal. 1:16) but to preach the Word. The God-called preacher must pray and study the Word to get a message to preach. The Holy Spirit must guide him in this (1. Pe. 1:12). The Bible is taught in Sunday School, local church ministries and all across a vast array of Christian media men and women serve to fulfill the Great Commission Jesus has given us to preach the gospel to every creature as an expression of God's love for a sin-cursed world for which a way of salvation has been prepared. It is up to our creativity and God's leadership as to how we spread the word of God. Some have thrown gospel tracts out of small airplanes over countries that were closed to the gospel. Some have placed scripture verses on their cars in the form of bumper stickers or magnets. Some have been called to mission fields. Some have been faithful to church even when the membership went down to 1. That one lone preacher knew the angels in Heaven and the demons and devils on earth were listening as he preached to the empty pews. Some have witnessed door to door or preached in public places. Some have taught the Bible to their children or grandchildren at home. Some businessmen have placed gospel literature into the waiting rooms of their business. There are many methods of reaching, teaching and preaching but there is only one message! We are not to argue about methods and what others are doing (Mark 14:4-9, John 21:21,22). We have to follow the Lord and do what we can as we serve Him faithfully with our diverse gifts.


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I know that for all of us, this room represents so many wonderful times and memories with Grandpa, but most memories pale in comparison to the beauty of his final night.
Beauty may seem like an odd word to use, but it has honestly been one of the most beautiful experiences I have ever witnessed. As a nurse I have experienced death many times. But Grandpa's death, as well as his life, was a reflection of God!
It was indescribable. I honestly know that I cannot even begin to replicate the events so I won't try. But I know that I will never doubt my faith after hearing Grandpa's words.
Grandpa's eyes were fixated on the ceiling. He was in a total gaze when he said in the most peaceful voice, "Lift me. Lift me so I can be free". Aunt Laurie and I asked "Grandpa, can you see Jesus? He said, "I feel like something is lifting me up". He didn't say much else for hours. He didn't need to. We knew God was with him, and he was at peace.
It was early in the morning when Grandpa's silenced ceased. He suddenly yelled "stand me up! Stand me up, I see my Doctor". It was only seconds and grandpa was gone. I have no doubt that he was seeing God, the great doctor was there to take Grandpa home.
We cried tears of sadness and tears of joy. What a testimony in his final moments! Grandpa has always been a living testimony to God. I knew that. It was obvious. What I didn't know was what a testament his death would be. His gaze. His words. His peace will never be forgotten. If there is ever a time in my life when I begin to doubt Gods existence, I will remember this night. Through grandpa, I felt Gods presence. What an honor. What a blessing!
I realize again just how lucky we are and Grandpa was to have Aunt Laurie to care for him. I want to take the time to thank my Aunt Laurie for doing such a wonderful job over the last few yrs. Who knows how Grandpa's last years would have been without her. Because of her this room is a place we can come to...we can come to remember, to reminisce, to grieve. To remember the beauty of that night. We will always be grateful for that!
And if Grandpa's final moments weren't enough, I found an entry in one of the many journals grandpa kept. Sitting in his chair, in his room, I read his words. His words say
I want to take this moment to let all of you know that God loves you! I hope that you will come to know Jesus so that you too can spend your eternity in heaven. By saying and truly believing in this simple prayer, and you can receive the free gift of salvation, made possible by Jesus Christ shedding his sinless blood.
Romans 10 says:
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
For the scripture says, Whosoever believes on him shall not be ashamed.For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.


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Some recordings, the best kinds, are ones that you don't review so much as you discuss the musician, because who they are and what they do is what matters, the discs themselves (as polished as they may be) seem like organized viewpoints into a continual stream of creative and developing ideas. The duration, number of tacks, sequencing, the package, all could be merely accidental. And as good as that product may be, there's always the sensation that the recording is an inadequate picture of the real musical accomplishment, and even the sense that it's slightly dated, that enough tie has past since the studio sessions that the playing has moved on from there.
That's the feeling I get from Vijay Iyer's great new trio CD, Accelerando, a dip into the stream of the pianist's musical values and imagination. This stream just happens to be wide enough that you can't see across, swift enough that you'd want to think several times before putting a foot in, and hides as yet unplumbed depths. Accelerando continues the series of excellent releases on the ACT label — Historicity, his fascinating solo record, last year's surprising and satisfying Tirtha with the amazing guitarist Prasanna — discs that are both high quality and waypoints along that stream.
Iyer, still relatively young, has a substantial career underway. His early discs, with their explosive power, intensity and bitingly smart politics, alone make him one of the most important contemporary jazz musicians, but his constant musical development just adds to that. He is of the moment in jazz in the best way, working his way towards an eternal future point that incorporates the music that has gone before and that yet to be imagined. This is so vital to jazz, so much of which tends to drown itself in its own past. An improvising art that has one foot in art music and one in pop music must necessarily be creatively restless in each.
And so, this disc, with a group that Iyer is clearly increasingly, intuitively comfortable with. Historicity, as good as it is, sounds in retrospect like a group figuring out what it can do together. Now, it seems they can do anything. The playing is increasingly flowing and intuitive, the natural result of time spent working together. There's a strong feeling, like on the arrangement of "Human Nature," that the group interplay and improvisations are new and renewed each time they play a tune, and that what's on the disc just happens to be that one moment — go catch a gig, and that solo break will turn out to be completely different.
Through the years, Iyer has gone from emphasizing raw power and darkly obsessive ostinatos to richly complex playing that has a foundation of rhythmic complexity, uses more internal voices and more nuanced harmonies, and continues to develop greater lyricism and wit. There's no less excitement, though, just catch the burgeoning drive of "Optimism." His taste and vision seem to be expanding along with his style, and he values how he can make jazz new in the contemporary moment. His pianism builds on great avatars of creative playing Herbie Nichols and Duke Ellington, and he does amazingly intense things with the completely unexpected choice of the Heatwave song, "The Star of a Story," and turns into Flying Lotus' "mmmhmm" into an old-fashioned sounding delicacy. At the core of his musical thinking is his arrangement of Henry Threadgill's "Little Pocket Size Demons," from the Too Much Sugar for a Dime album. Putting so much of the music onto the piano, and keeping it in the middle range, clouds Threadgill's lean profile, but the playing is so exciting, and the group captures Threadgill's uncanny way with a beat. It's also an important statement of what is important in jazz right now, who brought the music to where it is, what it can do, and where it can go. Accelerando is a must for anyone interested in this point in the musical moment, and is guaranteed to be one of the best jazz recordings of 2012.


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For older residents, tapping their feet may not only be about having fun – it turns out dancing can do everything from prevent dementia to improve heart health and even make one live longer.
Yes, "dancing cheek to cheek," as Irving Berlin sings, can be romantic – but senior citizens can also take a spin on the dance floor to stay healthy, as well as to improve while, or after, battling physical or emotional problems.
And the list of benefits of dancing for senior citizens is a long one. According to the American Medical Association, dancing can strengthen bones and muscles, improve posture and balance – which can prevent falls, increase flexibility, reduce stress, build confidence and ward off such illnesses as high blood pressure, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and depression.
"Whether it's ballet or ballroom, clogging or jazz, dance is great for helping people of all ages and physical abilities get and stay in shape," the AARP wrote. "There's even chair dancing for people with physical limitations."
Dancing doesn't only give individuals a physical boost – it can serve as a serious buffer between older residents and dementia. According to a study by the New England Journal of Medicine, going ballroom dancing at least twice a week made it less likely that people would develop dementia. And, other research has reported that some individuals with Alzheimer's have been able to remember once-forgotten memories when they dance to music they knew in previous years.
So, what are the best ways older adults can dance for heart health – and increase longevity?
Before hitting the dance floor, hopeful Fred Astaires and Ginger Rogers should consult with their doctors about physical activity – particularly for those who have known heart conditions, have felt pain while doing physical activity, lost balance because of dizziness, or have a bone or joint problem.
The National Dance Association reported that it is best for individuals who are just returning to physical activity to take things slowly. Remember that whatever one is recovering from – whether it's a fall or something emotional like the death of a spouse – it's crucial to give oneself time to get back in the swing of things.
There are many different kinds of dance, and some are more rigorous than others. For example, waltzing is less physically intensive than jazz, so remember to talk to instructors about the intensity of a certain dance style before jumping head-first into it.
Ballroom dance, line dancing and others kinds of social dance are often the most popular for those who are older than 50 – this, the AARP said, is a great way to meet people and get out of the house after, for example, the death of a loved one. Dance classes rarely require you to bring a partner, which means you can feel comfortable coming by yourself and meeting new people.
After choosing a class, individuals should stick with it for a while before deciding they do not enjoy it. It can be difficult, particularly after dealing with an illness, to return to the swing of things – but don't give up. Even if you don't get to where you once were physically, you can still have plenty of fun.
There are a myriad dance forms to try – but the AARP mentioned the following as types to try: square dancing, swing, line dancing, folk dancing, ballroom, belly dancing, salsa, flamenco, jazz, tap, modern, clogging, and contra.
And even if you don't want to sashay in public, there's plenty of opportunity to tap your feet in your own house. Turn on some of your favorite music and take a spin around your living room.
As for places outside of your living room, there is an exhaustive list of sites older residents can dance in Queens. Check out your local church or synagogue for starters, or give your neighborhood library a call. Whatever you do, and wherever you go, remember – this is about having fun.
By Anna Gustafson


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Feb 12 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Monday, led by technology and financial stocks, as they attempt to bounce back from their worst week in two years.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 215.99 points, or 0.89 percent, to 24,406.89. The S&P 500 gained 22.68 points, or 0.87 percent, to 2,642.23. The Nasdaq Composite added 62.39 points, or 0.91 percent, to 6,936.88. (Reporting by Sruthi Shankar in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D'Souza)


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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is eyeing to implement the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane scheme along Epifanio De Los Santos Avenue (EDSA) to further reduce vehicular volume.
The proposal was agreed upon during a meeting of the agency's policymaking body Metro Manila Council (MMC) comprising of Metro Manila mayors Tuesday according to MMDA Assistant General Manager for Planning Jojo Garcia.
"The Metro Manila mayors believe that motorists should share their rides with two or more passengers in order to ease vehicular volume in EDSA. High occupancy vehicle lane will encourage them to do this," Garcia said in a press conference Wednesday.
The MMDA will conduct a dry run for one week starting Monday to test the feasibility of the scheme.
Vehicles with at least two or more passengers inside may pass through the HOV Lane to be located at the fifth and leftmost lane along EDSA.
Motorcycle riders can also use the said lane aside from the motorcycle lane in the fourth lane.
Private car drivers with no companion can still use the motorcycle lane (2nd) and third lane from the MRT.
Violators will be apprehended through no contact apprehension and pay a fine of PHP500 for disregarding traffic signs once this is fully implemented.
The HOV Lane is seen to encourage carpooling among motorists resulting to the improvement of the traffic situation in Metro Manila.
At least 60 percent of vehicles passing through EDSA only have drivers based on data from the MMDA.
Around 7,500 vehicles pass along EDSA every hour per direction in excess of its maximum capacity of 6,000 vehicles per hour per direction. (PNA)


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14 months into my journey, I'm still obese. I figured I would just get that out of the way on the front end, because I don't want to dwell on it. I'm still obese, hopefully only for another month or two. I'm actually less obese than last month, because this month I am down to 225 pounds.
I'm getting so close to being overweight.
I can't wait to be overweight.
In the meantime, though, I am focused on the next week. In nine days, I'm going to do something that was pretty much incomprehensible when I started this journey, 70 pounds ago. I am going to complete a half marathon.
The Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon.
I have three and a half hours to walk 13 miles.
I'm not scared, exactly, because I know I will finish, and I want to take a moment to acknowledge what that means to me. I know that I can start at one end of a road and walk 13 miles to the other end, and that I can do it at a fairly brisk pace. I've spent a good portion of the summer doing distance training, walking an increasing number of miles each weekend, all the way up to 11. I think I was supposed to get up to 12, but my training schedule kept getting interrupted and 11 is going to have to be the longest I go before the 13. I've done 11 three times, so I know in my head that I can throw those last two miles on there. I will finish.
I've also been training on the fitness center treadmill for the past few month, working on my pacing. I set the treadmill and then walk for a couple of miles, because I want an instinctive feeling for how fast I'm moving. I want my body to have an instinctive feeling for maintaining an even pace, so I've been knocking out two to four miles of my daily steps every day on the treadmill to get my body used to how fast it needs to move.
I know I'm not going to keep that pace the entire way. I know I get slower toward the end.
I'm going to finish, though.
This will be my accomplishment. Since I started my fitness journey, I have walked in about ten 5K's. I say "about" because I have somehow lost count of how many races I have competed in, and when I dwell on that thought it is astonishing to me. I have nine bibs on my race board, but I know I did at least one race where they did not give me a bib. Possibly I did more than one, but again, I have raced so many times that I have lost track of the number of races I have participated in. I say "participated" and "I'm going to complete a half marathon" rather than "competed in" because I am not very fast. I am not competition for anyone. I may be the final finisher on this half marathon, and that's ok with me.
14 months ago I couldn't climb the stairs from my car to my office without running out of breath, and now I'm paying to go on a 13 mile hike through the woods, because my friend invited me and because I get a medal at the end.
And then I'm going to wear that medal to work.
And possibly to the grocery store.
And to bed.
Nine days from now, I'm going to lace up my shoes, take a deep breath, and walk as fast as I can for three and a half hours.
I'm not going to win, but I'm going to finish.


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A deep Value stock
November 6, 2007
Prof bakshi had posted a quiz to his students. You can find the answer to his question in the comments section. I have posted on the same company earlier.
In addition you may find my response in the comments section too. There are several other answers from others in the comments section such as VST, wyeth, divyashakti granite etc. Some of the ideas sound pretty interesting and I would be looking at them closely.
My suggestion – if you are interested in value investing, read prof bakshi's posts ,articles and interviews. There is a lot you can learn from him.
As an aside – i am reading a book : seeking wisdom – from darwin to munger. This book has been recommended by charlie munger himself. I dont remember the exact comment, but it seems he liked the book so much he bought a copy of this book for all his friends and relatives. He also said that if there are more books like this, he could bankrupt gifting them. I am not sure of the authenticity of the comment. But after reading 60 odd pages, i can tell you that this is a great book, especially if you are looking at developing a latticework of mental models. For those you who may not know charlie munger, he is the vice chairman of berkshire hathaway and a long term partner of warren buffett.
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December 21, 2007 at 2:00 pm
i am not sure if it was this book but i know he said that about robert cialdini's 'influence'


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MADRID (Reuters) - Spain aims to raise 500 million euros ($528 million) through a reform of environmental taxes next year in its bid to bring down its public deficit, according to the government's revised budget plan for 2017.
Spain is relying on an extended economic recovery to help it shrink its deficit to 3.1 percent of output next year from a projected 4.6 percent in 2016, but it will also need a mixture of cuts and extra revenues to meet the targets set by Brussels.
The government wants to introduce new environmental levies to help it raise a planned 7.5 billion euros in fresh income, according to the revised budget proposal sent to the European Commission and published late on Friday.
Other measures already outlined by ministers include tax hikes on alcohol, tobacco and sugared drinks as well as a crackdown on tax fraud and the elimination of some tax breaks for companies.
The budget plan did not detail what type of environmental taxes were envisaged.
Spain is behind on its budget planning for 2017 after two inconclusive elections left it without a fully-functioning government for 10 months, and it is now racing to convince the European Commission it can reach its deficit goals.
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The spending plan is also a major test for Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy at home. Reinstated for a second term in office in October, Rajoy's weak minority government will need support from opposition lawmakers in parliament for the budget.
It is still not clear whether he can pass it, although his conservative People's Party (PP) government has gained backing from Socialist rivals for the first step of the budget - next year's spending cap - after agreeing to hike the minimum wage.
Rajoy's budget plan also includes measures to cut costs in public administrations by some 900 million euros and a promise to audit government spending next year.
But plans to meet the deficit are mainly centered on raising revenues. Many opposition parties have said they will not support austerity measures, while Rajoy, who in his first term made deep spending cuts, has also said he wants to protect economic growth.
(Reporting by Sarah White and Maria Vega Paul; Editing by Ros Russell)


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Israel Funds Sympathetic Film on Palestinian Terrorists
This doesn't make much sense.
Palestinian terrorist Ahlam Tamimi in a scene from the sympathetic documentary "Hot House" –The New York Times.
UPDATE: The woman pictured here from the film is an unrepentant accomplice to one of the most violent massacres of children in recent history.
Powerline has more on Ahlam Tamimi.
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NORWALK, Conn. — After more than six decades in business, the Original Swanky Franks in Norwalk closed its doors for good in May.
In December, the beloved old diner was sporting signs for a new business — Jerk Chicken and Pork. The brightly colored signs showed it will be another quirky roadside landmark. (See the photo above.)
The location is on Connecticut Avenue, right off Exit 14 of Interstate 95.
Hot dog fans mourned the closure of the Original Swanky Franks.
"They say that all good things must come to an end ... After 60+ years in the city of Norwalk, and in our family ... the Renzuella/ Satterfield family have decided to close the doors of The Original Swanky Franks ... the sign on the door says it all," says a post on the diner's Facebook page .
(And the sign on the door does say it — see the second photo above.)
After the Swanky Frank's closure was announced in May on Facebook, over 200 people posted comments and 500 people shared the news.
"Such great memories and great food. My husband brought me here when we were dating and we'll be married 40 years next year," said one Facebook post. "Great memories of bringing our son here too! We will all miss Swanky Franks and wish the Family well."
Another post said, "Say this isn't so! Good luck and health as you all enter the next chapter of your journey. You will be missed not only for your food but as one of the symbols of Norwalk."
The Original Swanky Franks owns a bit of Daily Voice history as well. It snagged top honors in our "DVlicious Hot Dog Contest" for best in Fairfield County. The Norwalk eatery won with 48 percent of the vote in an often-tight race that pitted it against five other contenders.
At the time, readers praised the "unrepentant roadside dive for its Americana-on-a-bun served grilled or fried until crackly and dark." The Original Swanky Franks served up Boar's Head dogs as well as "red hots," which are spicy sausages. It had been around since 1947, "but its plain and simple ambiance and service with a smile remains the same," the Daily Voice said last year.
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Imagine the Cleveland Cavaliers having to play the L.A. Clippers and Golden State, three days apart, with their playoff future hanging in the balance. That's pretty much the scenario for the Minnesota volleyball team the next few days.
On Wednesday, No. 2 Minnesota will play host to top-ranked Nebraska Wednesday and third-ranked Wisconsin Saturday, sold-out matches that will be aired live on the Big Ten Network. All three teams are locks to host first- and second-rounds NCAA tournament Dec. 1-3, but victories this week might mean staying home for regional matches Dec. 8-10, as well.
In other words, Gophers sweep likely means they could qualify for their second-straight Final Four by winning four home games. Minnesota, by the way, hasn't lost at home in more than two years — to, you guessed it, Nebraska.
The last time the teams met, Oct. 23 in Lincoln, the defending national champs won in five sets, 24-26, 25-18, 26-24, 22-25, 15-8. Afterward, Nebraska coach John Cook called it "a Final Four-type match," and fans at the Sports Pavilion can expect more of the same.
Here are some things that will be crucial for the Gophers to notch a W:
This is the mantra of Gophers coach Hugh McCutcheon, who is typically the picture of calm on the sidelines — with the exception of last weekend's erratically-officiated, five-set win over Michigan — and expects the same from his team. A few reasons that could be tough tonight:
- The sold-out crowd will be loud; tickets are going for quintuple their face value on Stub Hub.
- It's something of a revenge match, since Nebraska gutted out a win over the Gophers exactly a month ago in Lincoln.
- The Gophers have only beaten Nebraska two of the past 13 times they've played, including last season in Lincoln.
- Those NCAA tournament ramifications. Neither team wants to give the NCAA selection committee room to think they're not worth of hosting a regional.
"I'm not sure it's about the plan you start with," McCutcheon said of the Nebraska match. "It's how you adjust."
The Gophers have been led by senior Sarah Wilhite, second in the conference with 4.13 kills per set. The Eden Prairie native has stepped up in the absence of All-American Daly Santana, who graduated after last season, increasing both her productivity (she averaged 2.56 kills last season) and efficiency (.247 last season, .293 this season).
All-American middle blocker Hannah Tapp is hitting .340 and notches 2.8 kills per set, and freshman Alexis Hart had breakout performances in victories over Michigan and Michigan State last weekend. She's now averaging 2.93 kills a set.
Quarterbacking the team is sophomore setter Samantha Seliger-Swenson, who will face a Cornhuskers squad that, like the Gophers, has strong hitters at every position, which means they can adjust to specific matchups and feed whoever has the hot hand. The Huskers are led by senior Kadie Rolfzen and sophomore Mikaela Foecke.
All of those players know a lot about each other already and, in fact, Cook seems pretty certain of what he'll be seeing Wednesday, saying of Minnesota this week, "They don't change, they stay in (their system) and … that's the system that they play."
McCutcheon has done some tinkering since the earlier matchup — for instance, switching twins Paige and Hannah Tapp in the lineup to give Hannah more options on offense — but fans will have to wait until Wednesday to see if there are any November surprises.
Every hitter in the Big Ten who doesn't have an "N" on her jersey is thrilled that Nebraska's libero is a senior. The best back row specialist in the conference — and probably the nation — alters matches by digging seemingly un-diggable balls, keeping points alive and frustrating opposing hitters. Against Minnesota last month, Wong-Orantes set a Nebraska match record with 35 digs. Although flashy offense tends to wow crowds, she likely affected the match more than any player on either team. In Minneapolis, the Gophers will be hoping she digs at a rate closer to her average of four per set.
The teams are nearly dead in even in many statistical categories, except in the service game. Nebraska leads the Big Ten in team hitting at .300, with Minnesota right behind at .296. Nebraska is second in blocks, 2.87 per set, and Minnesota is third (2.79). Minnesota has the fewest blocks scored against them, 1.71 per set, closely followed by Nebraska (1.72).
But the Gophers have a statistical advantage in service. Both teams average about 1.2 aces per set, but Minnesota has slightly more overall (119-110) and has achieved them with about half as many errors — 89 compared to 174. Both teams favor float serves that skim the net and then drop quickly, making it difficult for the opponent to set up the offense.
Aces are not the only measure of effective serving, but if the Gophers can win the service game and keep Nebraska out of its system, they will have won a big part of the battle.
- What: Nebraska at Minnesota
- When: 8 p.m. Wednesday
- Where: Sports Pavilion, 1925 University Ave. SE, Mpls.
- Tickets: $10-5, sold out
- Television: Big Ten Network


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What are you waiting for?
This is really disgusting. I expect to see some indictments. Governor TedNGL*, AG HardyFOG** -- what do you say?
* - Neil Goldschmidt Lieutenant
** - Friend of Goldschmidt
This is really disgusting. I expect to see some indictments. Governor TedNGL*, AG HardyFOG** -- what do you say?
* - Neil Goldschmidt Lieutenant
** - Friend of Goldschmidt
With all the corruption within SAIF, it's amazing that it still provides a cheaper alternative (sometimes) to Liberty's workman's comp. That reflects badly upon both organizations. It's oh-so-tempting to disband SAIF and start over, but then we'd be vulnerable to a monopoly. The SAIF disinfection is taking way too long.
Neil got $40,000 a MONTH?!
I'm impressed. It's nice to know that SAIF has too much cash laying around. But SAIF can't justify that much of an expense. I'd like to be proven wrong, but I doubt it.
Forget about SAIF the institution for now. Go after the individuals who broke the rules first. There's no statute of limitations excuse on this one.
Has anyone actually been busted for hiring 'consultants' for too much money? Even if SAIF was a 100% private company, Neil's pay seems unreasonable.
Let's start with willfully destroying documents under court order to produce, if that in fact is what occurred.
As for NG's pay, of course it was ridiculous. But not if you're Tony Soprano.
The document-destroying is a slam-dunk. Only the state that screwed up the New Carissa would let it fly. But PDX is just big enough for something like that to be excused, sadly.
And of course, Tony Soprano shouldn't receive his level of pay in PDX. But, sadly, he does.
PDX politics wouldn't be so sad if this town wasn't so poor. But it is. And that just make the would-be 'power players'. that much sadder by comparison.
Hidden treasures abound in any government enterprise, whether characterized as public or private, that escapes accountability. I cannot help but draw parallels to the structure of PERS. If we can forget PERS in particular and focus on pension obligation bonds generally then we can look to Bear Stearns in particular; one of the chief proponents of sticking it to the locals to prop up stocks. The Wisconsin Journal Sentinel has a series of seemingly hard-hitting pieces on pension obligation bonds with a special focus on back room dealings. Meanwhile The Oregonian, by comparison, is too busy counting all the stars in the heavens or some such other fools errand. Mr. Edwards gets extra credit for calling for an investigation and Ms. Goldschmidt gets to use public resources to trumpet the OIC�s sage advice in picking winners even though PERS contributions are not voluntary. The power players in SAIF and PERS and yes, the unwitting dupes trumpeting borrowing on the margin to pump-up-the-volume of real estate values under the guise of Affordable Housing, blend together like a crazy quilt. The latest volley from the Wisconsin arena involves references to federal investigations and destruction of documents by public pension officials. Meanwhile Mr. Edwards is unabashedly (late August) asking congress for more info on company donations to political stuff while simultaneously seeking an advisory role on the NYSE. Why does he need this info other than to expressly, behind the scenes, base investment choices upon political alignment so as to place conditions before investing, on behalf of, the private dollars of teachers, firemen, policemen and public attorneys?
It seems that �ask and you shall receive� could be twisted to �seek and you shall find.� The difference between corruption and public service is in the eyes of the beholder. The Oregonian today points to the need to oppose private monopoly with regards to SAIF but openly finds predatory pricing by SAIF an acceptable practice if conducted by a public monopoly. Mr. Edwards needs to have a title such as Pawn of Bear Stearns, with more ambitious goals than even those dreamed of by Neil. The rise of public pensions as the modern equivalent to a Mutual Aid Society, to hold our collective wealth in lieu of decimated local banks, makes the SAIF discussion look like peanuts. Why must we content ourselves with venting our rage by scurrying around the edges of the corrupt blob? The power players are not confined to just one game, nor should the roto rooter�s be confined when trying to get the toilet to flush properly.
The only rational, rather than accidental, explanation for the document destruction is the potential link to the bigger PERS game. Like with Enron, the destruction should be a bigger problem than the content of the destroyed documents. The prospect of jail terms would hold more value to the public than does a silly multi million dollar fine. So what if The Oregonian paints the primary advocate of Liberty, as compared to SAIF, as a snake, that might be exactly what is needed to clean out the toilet.
The Oregonian needs to start their research by looking at a real journalistic approach to discovering the truth. The link to the latest of a series of seven from Wisconsin is here . .
Newsweek has finally hit the nail on the head by noting that the pension system is finally dying from assumptions on earnings (derived from stock speculation). They note, saliently, that 45 million people have a vested interest in the current system. By implication, as the numbers of folks with a continuing interest dwindle so too will the voter base opposing a genuine fix dwindle as well. I just wish we still had local banks and did not owe so damn much money to outsiders on our overvalued homes. The State Treasurer is leading the sheep (us) to slaughter and he does not even have a clue.
The focus on SAIF and PGE in isolation and at the behest of the State Treasurer and Governor is a diversion; they are sacrificial lambs to appease the masses. The big enchilada is still PERS, and is the very reason for the sacrifice. It is damage control to preserve the basic corrupt structure.
(And yes Jack, I think it relates to condos downtown but that would be too attenuated for discussion here � at least for now. Sorry for the long post.)


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Roses and thorns: Dawn Dillard and her 3-year-old daughter Marley Dillard explore the first Hitching Lot Farmers' Market Saturday. "We like to buy all the local things, so we have been ready for the market to open," says Dawn. Photo by: Luisa Porter/Dispatch Staff
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A rose to the Starkville Foundation for Public Education, comprised of parents and other school district patrons, which again fills an important gap as the state struggles to fund our K-12 schools. This year, the group has funded 14 grant requests from Starkville school programs to the tune of $7,000. With most schools operating on a bare-bones basis, these grants make it possible to purchase materials for projects that would not be possible otherwise -- everything from science to the arts. The foundation serves to remind us of the symbiotic relationship between a community and its schools. Thriving communities have thriving schools. There is no substitute for an engaged, supportive community. That is what we are seeing at work in Starkville.
A rose to students from the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science for Monday's Eighth of May Emancipation Day History Program in Sandfield Cemetery. Now in its third year, the event pays tribute to the day slaves were emancipated in Columbus -- May 8, 1865. The student-directed MSMS Voices in Harmony Choir performed along with dramatic vignettes related to historic events and figures from the 19th through mid-20th century African-American community in Columbus. Figures portrayed included Anna Boulden, wife of state representative Rev. Jesse F. Boulden, who played a role in founding Missionary Union Baptist Church and Union Academy teacher Anna Gleed, whose father, state senator Robert Gleed, spoke at the first Eighth of May celebration in 1866. Dr. E.J. Stringer was also portrayed. The local dentist led the state NAACP and efforts to integrate local schools. The program was a fitting tribute to a meaningful part of our city's history. Well done!
A rose to a group of seven MUW students who are working with the Department of Homeland Security to fight terrorism. The students in Assistant Professor Chanley Rainey's international relations and research classes have formed the organization "Got Peace" as part of a Homeland Security challenge to college students around the country to use social media campaigns to counter terrorist groups and other extremist ideologies online. The internet has proven to be a battle ground where radical ideologies recruit its members. Employing students to combat the efforts of hate and terror groups who aim to radicalize our youth is a great way to reach out to young people in ways they can relate to. Many vulnerable young people are easy targets for these groups. Having people they can relate to shoot down some of these false and dangerous overtures is important work. We commend the students for their important contribution to our safety.
A rose to The Hitching Lot Farmers Market, which opened Saturday. A group of about two dozen vendors were on hand for Saturday's opening day of the market, which runs through October. A steady stream of visitors made it out to the market, which featured locally-grown produce and a variety of home-made goods. The event offered something for the kids, too, with activities that included an appearance by Mother Goose as well as a Columbus Fire & Rescue fire truck. The opening of the farmers market is a sure sign that spring has arrived and over the weeks, we look forward to the arrival of new produce as the season progresses.
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Anaqin – Means 'Warrior' (American) Inspired by the fictional character Anakin Skywalker - Jedi Knight in the Star Wars Saga. Husband to Padme, Father to Luke and Leia
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This blog is dedicated to providing updates on the New York Islanders arena situation.
February 1, 2012
10 Reasons Why I Think A Move To Brooklyn Would Work
2) Public Transportation: The Barclays Center is going be one of the most accessible arenas in the country through public transportation. One of the majors complaints of the Islanders current location is a lack of public transportation.
3) Increased Media attention: A moved to Brooklyn would increase the amount of media coverage on the team and put pressure on ownership to get results.
4) Loyal Fan base: I know many Islander fans may be turned off by the idea of the Islanders playing in Brooklyn , but the of the base will stick by them. They have been through too much to let a move twenty miles west on the Island turn them off. Plus the majority of the base knows that time is running out tom get a deal and Brooklyn sounds a lot better than Quebec, Seattle, or Kansas City.
5) Cablevision Contract: Being able to continue to collect one of the best cable deals in sports won't hurt one bit.
6) The potential for development: I am not saying that Wang still wants to get involve in a major development, but a move to Brooklyn still provides him with the opportunity to do so. He could jump aboard Ratner's Atlantic Yard Development if he has any desire to do so.
7) State of the art arena: Even with its low capacity and possible horseshoe like layout the Barclays Center will offer revenue streams that the Nassau Coliseum just can't anymore.
8) Partnership with Ratner: Wang and Ratner are close friend and they both need each other. Wang needs a state of the art arena to provide stability to the Franchise and to stop bleeding money. Ratner needs the 41 or more dates the Islanders could offer him to generate revenue in his new arena.
9) Politics: Brooklyn politicians actually want the team and won't play politically football with the team like Nassau has for three decades now.
10: To quote An Officer and a Gentleman "We got nowhere else to go" at least for the moment.
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TAVARES — With nervous Orange County health officials ordering an indefinite quarantine of pets in Winter Park last week because of a rabies outbreak, Lake County health officials say they would not be surprised to see rabies showing up here as well.
Orange County is under a countywide rabies alert after eight rabid raccoons and a rabid bat were found so far this year. Orange County leads the state in reported rabies cases in 1985.


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That's a bit of a strange analogy, but why are most sound guys so universally disgruntled? I have a feeling it is because they are just "guys" but they have always wanted to be "men". That would be devastating, wouldn't it? Being just a guy. Because as we all know "guy" is the moniker that we give members of society that we don't fully respect. Take "pizza guy" for example. He is just a goddamn guy. Have you ever met a "police guy"? Didn't think so!
However you feel about the month of September, I have 2 reasons for you to turn that frown upside down and to make the feeling a little bit more manageable. Reason #1 is that you get to break out all those dope leather jackets that have been patiently waiting in your closet all season to make you look cool while all the while you have been gallivanting like a bumbling fool with shorts on as people look on with disgust after making harsh eye contact with your awful inner thighs.
The second reason is because we are throwing a massive all ages rager at the Hard Luck Bar on September 1st. It has been a good goddamn while since we put on a big Fatality production like this because we have been habitually busy in the Laboratory (the Fatality jam space) writing the best material we have ever written. So what better way to celebrate the next chapter of the Fatality legacy then to put on a gigantic all ages Heavy Metal party to showcase all our new songs which will be recorded and released on our next album.
Helping us get the party started is Toronto doom band "Pyres" who I can only describe as Black Sabbath on acid. On next is the return of Mastery, who have just been added to the bill. These dudes have been laying low for some time and are back in stage form and will be joining us to kick some ass with their new vocalist! We also have Folk Metal party monsters Crimson Shadows playing to make sure that you have a fabulous sound track for your night of shameful binge drinking. And on right before us will be our good buddies in Unleash the Archers. Or UTA as they are also known coming all the way from Vancouver, BC!
So do yourself a favor and save the date of Saturday September 1st. Call in sick to work, TVO that awful fuckin' show that you love, drunk proof your apartment and come out to the Hard Luck and enjoy our celebration of friends and Heavy Metal Music. Look forward to the usual surprises and remember that this is an all ages show, so invite any youngins who would enjoy the experience, because there seems to be less and less opportunities for young folk to enjoy live Metal in Toronto. Also, don't invite any "sound guys".
Goddamn, I can't wait.
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And based on the reaction I'm seeing on social media, a guy resorting to shooting over an argument doesn't demonstrate to conservatives that it may be dangerous to introduce guns where people will be drinking and may, while impaired, argue. On the contrary, this just "proves" how we need more people bringing guns *into* nightclubs. Where people will be drinking, and, while impaired, arguing, and not thinking right because they've been, you know, drinking.
Even the NRA recognizes how dangerous this is. We tell drivers not to get behind a wheel to get home if they've been drinking, because they're a threat to public safety. As in, they can fucking kill people even when using something not designed to kill, because alcohol impairs judgement. We teach hunters that they should never mix hunting and alcohol because it's, you know, fucking deadly. But when it scores political points, mixing guns and alcohol is suddenly a great idea. Apparently to the "guns solve everything" crowd, the innocent lives that will inevitably be lost by mixing guns and partying are just numbers on a chart; and if, somewhere along the line, they can point to even a single instance where a gun being present turned out decently, tough shit for the many lost lives from all those other instances when it was a total, predictable fucking disaster.
In no other circumstance would we accept a clearly deadly thing because every once in a while a good outcome may occur. If eating rat poison occasionally prevented cancer, but mostly, if it had an impact at all, led to suffering and sometimes gruesome death, nobody in their right mind would urge people to eat rat poison, much less if there was the potential for individual rat poison use to have an impact on others too. And yet some conservatives are so insanely obsessed with guns that an obvious harm, a well documented danger -- mixing guns and alcohol and crowds -- is okay if once in awhile the outcome is good. No matter how many other times the outcome is disaster.
These people -- so many of whom pretend to be "pro-life" -- have taken a healthy embrace of the Second Amendment to an obsessive worship, where human life just doesn't matter if it gets in the way of their gun fetish. Thus the heavy confirmation bias, the selective preference of rare goods to frequent harms, that allows them to push their version of eating rat poison on the off chance that it may prevent cancer.
Their desire to carry a weapon absolutely everywhere, even if drunk, outweighs your right to life. Because if you don't have guns in a place where people are drinking and partying (and sometimes fighting), what's going to protect you from guns in a place where people are drinking and partying (and sometimes fighting)?


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Russia: big, strong, and Hitleresque?
Georgia expert David Smith opens a piece on the resurgent militant nationalism of Russian president Dmitri Medvedev by juxtaposing the following quotations:
Germany will be either a world power or it will not be at all. – Adolf Hitler, Mein Kampf, 1925
Russia can either be big and strong or it will cease to exist. – Dmitry Medvedev, speech to senior military officers, The Kremlin, September 30, 2008
This is not Hitler-tainting (Hitler was a vegetarian, therefore vegetarians are evil) at its worst, but nor does it entirely escape the misleading insinuations typical of most Hitler comparisons. The quotations are indeed eerily similar, but one must go beyond the initial parallelism to ask what each statement actually means. Sure, both are expressing a rather brutish, chest-thumping insistence on national greatness, but really, where is the insight in this? Hitler wanted Germany to be great; Medvedev wants Russia to be great. Ergo, Medvedev = Hitler?
It is unsurprising that Medvedev wants Russia to be "big and strong" (you kind of have to automatically grant Russia the former, notwithstanding the failure to explicitly annex the proportionally enormous amount of territory in Abkhazia and South Ossetia), just as it is a given that German dominance formed the core of Hitler's foreign policy agenda. But assertive nationalism does not a megalomaniacal dictator make.
The juxtaposed quotations, of course, seek — at least subtly — to compel a more significant inference. The purpose of comparing to Hitler is, if not merely to impugn, to suggest that a similar path toward evil is being traveled. In this case, the implication is that Medvedev, as demonstrated by his willingness to invade Georgia, is set to go to the most aggressive lengths to establish its hegemony.
Smith finds fodder for this argument in the common second half of the two juxtaposed quotations: the all-or-nothing counterbalance that if Nazi Germany and Putinist Medvedevist Russia failed to assert themselves as major world powers, then they would, respectively, "not be at all" or "cease to exist." As a fairly common example of rhetorical excess — Medvedev is willing to see his vast country nuked to oblivion over the retention of Dagestan? — this parallel formulation by no means indicates that Russia, in its insatiable quest to become "big and strong," will emulate the rather foolish global domination plans of the Thousand Twelve Year Third Reich.
Germany survived Hitler, and by any rational standard, Russia will survive the considerably more juvenile ambitions of Medvedev and his sidekick.
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Friday, October 18, 2013
It's all in the composition. Birds, bees, human! The Victorian Union Jack is there only because I like it, although it does fit and provides a pop of colour. The wee girl posed in a niche meant for a plant (or a statue??) is me.
Simplicity is the removal of the useless and the unnecessary--source unknown
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This is so pretty, and aren't you a little cutie pie :) This is just the inspiration that I needed. I have been thinking of making something with a bit of family history and your composition and little patches has got my head-a-spinning :)ReplyDelete
Have a wonderful weekend,
Your blogging sister, Connie :)
This is so lovely. It's the heart, I think, that ties it all together :)ReplyDelete
It is one of my favorites, Colette. You are precious, then and now.ReplyDelete
So pretty and I like all the different elementsReplyDelete
You are a cute plant! I love how precious you look~ReplyDelete
So very sweet
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your beautifully wrapped package arrived yesterday and how delightful - I feel I have my own series of art works. My fave two are the am and pm mugs and the zetti legs inside the victorian album page.
They are propped up in my studio.... thank you again so much..


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Timeless light
With every new chapter comes a new beginning. This time, L'OCCITANE went back to the very source of the beauty of Provence. It wanted to find the force that breathes life into plants – the very plants that become its precious ingredients. Every trail it followed led to the light... Something about this light never ceased to intrigue L'OCCITANE. It seemed to shift, its colours pulsing and rippling.
What if this light was the secret behind the uniqueness of Provence?
This light is at its most radiant, its most sublime, at the Golden Hour – when the most magnificent sky covers Provence. Caught up in the intensity of this magical moment, the skin quivers with pleasure and all one can feel is breathtaking beauty... When earth is transformed into light, and the sky sets the senses ablaze with its dazzling embrace, a unique scent fills the air.
Captivating and fleeting, L'OCCITANE has captured the Golden Hour in a fragrance like no other.
Terre de Lumière is born
A moment of serenity - A multi-faceted creation
Three perfumers worked on this creation: Calice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu and Nadège Le Garlantezec. "It really was a journey for us. Each one brought her own world, her own emotions. This fragrance brings together, in perfect harmony, so many sensations that come from our experiences. That's what gives it so many facets." Trio of perfumers.
The Golden Hour
"When I understood that every morning I would see that light again, I couldn't believe my happiness." Henri Matisse.
An endless source of beauty
As the day draws to a close, the sky is set alight, embracing all the shades of gold. Beauty is suspended in time and this stunning spectacle reaches its height. Light infuses the ingredients in this fragrance, enhancing them in a rich, faceted creation that evokes the intense sensoriality of a walk through the fields of Provence at the Golden Hour. "This is when the light is at its most beautiful. It is also when scents are at their height." Calice Becker, Master Perfumer.
An Innovative Fragrance
Zesty and aromatic at first, this signature fragrance unexpectedly melts into an infinitely gourmand heart, before settling into sensual balsamic and musky base notes. The sparkling aromas of top notes are reminiscent of the first sensations awakened during a walk in Provence. The fresh bursts are like a light breeze, followed by the soothing power of sunlight on the skin, when the gourmand notes unfold in an uplifting moment of pleasure just before the intensity of dusk. In this addictive fragrance, the contrasts of Provence are captured in an unexpected paradox: the encounter between an aromatic facet and a gourmand heart, making Terre de Lumière the first Gourmand Aromatic fragrance by L'OCCITANE.
"Terre de Lumière plays on the tension between masculine freshness and delicious feminine softness. It's a very innovative scent, the first gourmand aromatic fragrance from L'OCCITANE, absolutely addictive." Calice Becker, Master Perfumer.
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Ambrette seed
Pink pepper
Lavender honey
Acacia flower
Bitter almond essence
Tonka bean
White musk
The first gourmand aromatic fragrance from L'OCCITANE
The story of the creation of Terre de Lumière is also the story of an encounter between three women – three perfumers who share the same passion. Perfectly in tune with each other, it was almost as if these perfumers were meant to come together to create this stunning interpretation of the Golden Hour. While Shyamala translated her gustatory memories of lavender honey into an aromatic facet, Nadège added a delicious accord with hints of almond, uniting the fresh and warm facets of this note. Finally, Calice enveloped this unique creation with a luminous floral tone that's as sunny as it is radiant and sensual. A meeting of three minds lies behind this bold and harmonious, feminine and faceted interpretation of the Golden Hour.
A Pure, simple design
"To find the ideal shape, we decided to focus on the luxury of simplicity, which Provence
embodies. The bottle is iconic and elegant. The cap represents a pebble picked up in a field of lavender as the sun sets. There's something very sensorial about it." Olivier Baussan, Founder of L'OCCITANE.
A cap that seems aglow with light, as if it had soaked up the smouldering colours of the sky… The bottle has a rounded, sensual shape. As if flooded by the pure light of Provence, it seems to have absorbed its rays, right down to the very last. This bottle was designed to express all the power of Provence. Simply elegant and iconic, it showcases the vibrant, golden hues of this land, with its unique light.
Gentle Shower Gel – 250ml
This shower gel brings a feeling of freshness as you breathe in the contrasting notes of Terre de Lumière. Its scent lingers deliciously on the skin, like a cloud of sensual, fragrant softness.
Beautifying Body Lotion – 250ml
With its subtly iridescent texture, this fragrant, moisturising body lotion seems to be infused with delicious, shimmering rays of light. The gentle yet effective formula envelops skin in softness and leaves in its wake a beautiful scent of serenity.
Radiant Balm for Hands & Body – 30ml
It is a sample of light. It instantly offers the skin a carnal, very sensorial moment. Its texture is moisturising and is reminiscent of the luminous iridescences of the Golden Hour. The skin softens at its contact and the unique and addictive notes of the Terre de Lumière perfume are the very embodiment of its formula.
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When the delicious moment for a bath arrives, we are delighted to enhance this moment of comfort with perfumed touches of pleasure. Its addictive and contrasting notes touch down on the skin.
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Eau De Parfum 90ML – AED379, SR379, QAR379, KD29.500, BD38.000, JD69, LBP163,500, USD108.40
Gentle Shower Gel 250ml – AED79, SR79, QAR79, KD6.500, BD8.000, JD15, LBP32,000, USD21.22
Beautifying Body Lotion 250ml – AED119, SR119, QAR119, KD9.500, BD12.250, JD22.5, LBP52,000, USD34.48
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Seahawks to Give Antonio Bryant a Look
The former Cowboys-Bengals-Buccaneers wide receiver has been out of football since 2009, but will get a tryout with the Seahawks this week.CBSsports.coms Jason La Canfora reports wide receiver Antonio Bryant is in Seattle to participate in the team's minicamp, and is taking a physical for the club.
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Bryant has not played in the NFL since 2009 with Tampa; he was signed by the Bengals in 2010 while recovering from a knee injury and ended up being released prior to the season's start despite receiving roughly $8-million guaranteed. He never played a game for Cincinnati.
Bryant, a deep threat when healthy with elite speed, has been out of the NFL since, but is healthy and in shape and at age 31 hopes to get back. In 2008 he had over 1200 yards receiving with Tampa Bay, his best season as a pro. He entered the league with Dallas in 2002 as a second-round pick, and hopes to earn a contract with Seattle after this extended tryout.
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