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So what to do with your old desk when you made yourself a new standing desk? Throw it away?
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165 kilometers in 6 self-sufficient stages to discover
the most remote and untouched sands and the highest dunes
of the Oman Desert on the tracks of the ancient caravans.
From the Oasis of Bidya to the Arabian Sea.
Once you arrive in Oman, you will be our guest and we will gladly welcome you with the legendary hospitality of the people of the desert. Food, soft drinks, accommodation, and transfers will be provided by the organization.
At the end of this momentous journey a special meal will be offered to all the runners and the last day is spent resting, visiting the Omani beauties and attending the Gala Night with the prize giving ceremony
The course will start from the Oasis of Bidiyah and finish on the shore of the Arabian Sea. Six stages and six different perspectives of one of the most beautiful deserts of the world: red, golden and white sands will give make this journey unique and always different, in a scenario that doesn't know the monothony.
All runner are completely self-sufficient, requiring them to carry all of their own equipment except for water which is provided at checkpoints at approximately every 10 km intervals. The organization will not provide sleeping mats or sleeping bags at the camps. Carrying all they need for five days is a an enormous challenge, more so than running 165 km, and this is fundamental to the experience of the authentic desert life.
The Oman Desert Marathon course is designed to embrace the desert experience, and the Oman desert is one of the most beautiful locations for such an event. Six stages of 21 km, 25 km, 28 km , 29 km, 42 km and 20 km take the runners into the Oman Desert with a variety of landscapes and sand conditions giving the runner a complete desert experience, including a night stage that will take the runners through the magic of the desert illuminated by the stars, from the desert to the beautiful beaches of the Arabian Sea.
The Oman Desert Marathon offers maximum safety and personal attention to all runners, by monitoring the runners and the race from vantage points that will not interfere with the sense of vastness and loneliness of the desert but making sure that nobody gets lost and that everybody can call or be spotted for help promptly. The race is organized by an Omani team, with the full support of the Government and the local communities: the runners will feel safe and welcome throughout this odyssey.
The 165 km course is divided into 6 stages that many top runners of the Marathon Des Sables choose as the best place to train. The course is also the perfect choice for the less experienced runner who wants to embrace the magic of the life in the desert without running over prolonged distances.
The state religion is the least common form of Islam and is known as Ibadism. The doctrine places great importance on pacifism, tolerance and leniency. Ibadism is only found in Oman, Zanzibar and a few smaller enclaves in Tunisia and Algeria. Oman is a wealthy country where property crime is very rare. Oman is safe. A strict religious, moral and legal code means crime of any type is severely punished, and the deterrent is effective. Omanis are also a very relaxed and polite people, so crime is not in their nature.
The economic value is an important aspect of racing abroad. Before and after the race, runners are guest at the ODM Camp. They can also enjoy the thermal springs of Wadi Bani Khalid, an ideal location to relax and recover after completing this contest of stamina and human competition. Accommodation, food (both before and after the race), drinks, and transfers are all included. There are no hidden extras. At the end of this momentous journey a special meal will be offered to all the runners and the last day is spent resting and visiting the Omani beauties


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Black, Edna R., Age: 84, Bronx, New York
Edna R. Black died on Monday, September 26 at Care One at King James Care Center in the love and warmth of her family. She was 84. Born in the Bronx, New York, the only daughter of the late James and Wilma Robinson, Edna was raised on the Sandlass property at Highland Beach and was a graduate of Atlantic Highlands High School. She was employed for several years as a telephone operator for the NJ Bell Telephone Co on First Avenue in Atlantic Highlands.
Edna married Herman J. "Duke" Black in September, 1955 and, with the other wives, joined the four Black Brothers who owned and operated Conners Hotel and Restaurant, the third generation of the Conners family to operate the highly popular business. In later years, when Conners added Conners Beach and Cabana Club, Edna and her sister-in-law, the late Beatrice 'Sis" Black, operated the snack bar and concession stand at the Club.
Edna's late husband was also the founding administrator of the King James Care Center and she was known for the unique handmade decorations she made for the dining tables of each of the 125 residents of the care center for each of the major holidays every year. The last formal connection between the Black family and what is now Care One at King James came with Edna's death. Duke died there in 2007 and Edna was a resident there for 13 years prior to her passing this week.
For the past several years, Edna was president of the Care One Residents Council and ran the monthly meetings with precision, understanding and ability.
Edna is survived by her daughter, Maureen Black O'Connor; her granddaughter, Casey Maureen O'Connor and her fiancé, Richard Fitzgerald Jr.; a great-grandson Mason; and numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Highlands, at 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 29. Burial will be private.
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Finally,October has arrive and goodbye to September. It has been quite a slow month for me in September and I don't know why. Time just seems to move so slow. It's October now, and I think my hectic moment of uni life will start again. Assignment, performance, presentation all in once. Hopefully I could handle everything well, and not abandon my blog again.
For the first day of October, here is a short blog post of my outfit to uni today. I matched a shirt with a black and white knitted cardigan from Padini. That's all, stay tune =)


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SAN FRANCISCO --Governor Jerry Brown joins the California Teachers Association in San Francisco this morning to launch a final push to pass Proposition 30.
Proposition 30, also known as the governor's tax initiative, would raise the statewide sales tax to prevent billions of dollars in cuts to schools and colleges.
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Following my post about playing Goldfinger a few minutes after the Bond movie let out so's some folks would hear it on the way home and, we hoped, be getting an extra little shot of feel-good juice from our station. Here's how such a thing can be done today. Take The Sopranos. Season Five, in the opening segment something happens, Tony is pissed, slams the car door and takes off up the driveway. And out blasts "Heaven Only Knows" a solid Country rocker from Emmylou Harris. Now, the single wasn't a big hit. Only got into the Top 20 in '89. The Sopranos episode first aired fifteen years later. I moved it into a hot rotation for a few weeks after that episode first aired. The series, of course is iconic and continues to draw viewers today and I still schedule it in a Light Gold rotation. One could take something from The Sopranos for just about any format. Rock, Salsa, Classical. Here's a list that shows every song used in every episode of the series. If you found something that fits your format, maybe the one that was on Tony's soundtrack would pump just a bit more juice into your music mix than the ordinary Oldie would.
Here's an up-to-date usage of the idea. HBO has another solid hit mini-series with "Big Little Lies" that made prominent use of The Temptations classic "Papa Was A Rolling Stone" in all the advance promos and trailers and was the background music for an extended seies of scenes at the end of Episode Six when some heavy shit was coming down. If I were programming an Oldies station this winter and spring, I'd have that one moved into Power Gold until at least the first of June.
I've always paid attention to the music used in movies and on tv, especially the music in the Hit shows. Whenever I hear something that is in my format, I pump up the spins on the station.


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Finding greatness in your "failures"
On May 3rd 2009 I laced up my shoes, stood beside the crowds on a great sunny Sunday Morning that only the city of Vancouver can offer, and stood at the start line of the 2009 Vancouver Half Marathon. This was not my first marathon, in fact it was my third. I stood there, beside that crazy part of society that pushes the human body to itsouter most limits just because they enjoy the sport of running.
This marathon was important to me. I, for months had decided that I would like to finish the 21km distance in under 2 hours and 30 minuites. I was instant on this time, for some strange reason this time was so very very important to me, somehow acheiveing this time would validate me as a runner, finally validate myself as an athlete.
I was properly trained for the run, I had put in the kilometers on my treadmill that I need to put in, lost weight that I needed to loose to get my body in better shape to run the 21km distance. I was ready, and focused. Then out of no where, a leg injury prevented me from running 2 weeks prior to the run. This pain plagued me, every time I walked it hurt. I was mad, I could not believe that after all my hard work and training that this stupid injury would prevent me from acheiving my goal. My very important goal. In the days leading up to the run my leg started to feel better, then the worst possible thing happened. I got sick. Fever, coughing, sweating when its 5 degrees out, sick. I could barely walk up a flight of stairs without coughing up a lung, and all of this happend 2 days before the run.
So, I thought about not doing the run. Giving in to the sickness, the pains in my leg. Then I decided to do it. And at the start line I stood, hacking up a lung but I was standing there. After all my hours of training, I had earned the right to run this race, I had earned the right to run.
The beinging 5km was alright. I was coughing, and breathing became a problem because I was all stuffed up. I saw my boyfriend and sister at this point and seeing their faces gave me the motivation to move forward, to finish the rest of the 15km. I was already tired, and the finish line seemed like it was 18 milllion miles away. I started to feel dizzy, the effects of dehydration started to kick in at about the 8km mark.
And then it happend….
My greatest fear …….
My "IT band" which is a muscle that runs from your knee to your upper thigh snapped at the 10km mark and my leg locked up. I could not bend my leg, I could not do anything. A person working a first aid stand pulled me aside and asked me if I was alright, I said yes. He said it would not be advisble to finish the race, that I wouldn't be able to run it. He patted me on the back, said good luck and away I went hobbling towards a distant finish line.
At that point I wanted to quit. I was in so much pain, so stuffed up, and coughing constantly basically I wanted to quit. I wanted to just leave the race. I started walking, I could no longer run. I was in tears, after all my hard work, after all the weight I had lost I had now failed. I felt horrible.
So I hobbled a kilometer and my leg started to losen up a bit, when 3 ladies who were memebers of the "team in training" group smiled at me and asked if I was alright. I explained my story to them and they said "Well you can walk with us, we just want to finish this thing we don't care about the time." Then I started to talk to my new friends from Seattle. The one had a son that passed away from lukemia and she was running the race for him the other lady lost a mother to the disease. They were still smiling, they were just so happy to be there, to be apart of this race.
They became my motivation to finish.
In pain I began to power walk. I left my new friends and said "see ya at the finish line." The last 2 kilometers felt as if it stretched for miles. I knew that I had long gone past my 2hour 30 minuite finishing goal, but I was just greatful at this point that I finsihed the race.
I crossed the finish line at 3:13:56 almost 45 minuties longer than my goal. But I crossed the finish line with a smile. I felt lucky. I have so much to be greatful for, finishing the race longer than predicted did not matter anymore. What mattered is that I looked past my "failure" and found the greatness in realizing that I did not fail….only that I finished in a different way as I thought I would.
Oink, Oink, my friends………
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Swipe style scanner embedded in the physical home button
We're just 7 days away from what we expect to be the grand unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S5, and we're hearing yet more apparent details about the new device. The folks at SamMobile have reportedly got their hands on some juicy inside information that claims there will be a swipe style fingerprint scanner embedded into the home button. Oh, and that there will still be physical buttons.
It's also claimed Samsung's fingerprint scanner will have increased functionality when compared to something like Apple's Touch ID. You'll be able to link up 8 fingerprints, but you can also assign said prints to certain tasks like launching apps. Swipe sensors aren't perhaps as user friendly as the static sensor in Touch ID, perhaps even less so on the home button. But they are secure.
In addition, SamMobile goes on to state there will also be a Personal folder and a Private Mode where you will be able to hide apps and content that can only be accessed by a password or by your fingerprint. Of course, until we see it all for ourselves in 7 days treat it with the usual dose of skepticism, and we'll be live from Barcelona to tell you all you need to know.
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Being a new mother has the tendency to fry your brain, if pregnancy hadn't already sizzled it away. Getting up several times a night to feed your newborn will do that to you.
The Fried Brain Mistake
Which is exactly why I left home the one piece of paper that we needed to enjoy our first meal as a family of four.
We were spending the day at Taronga Zoo and felt the perfect end to the perfect day would be to visit a Malaysian restaurant for dinner. Part of being a Malaysian Kitchen Ambassador is that we get to try amazing Malaysian food.
Our experiences at Chinta Ria and Kaki Lima have had my mouth watering at the word Malaysian.
Taronga Zoo is in Mosman, an exclusive suburb of Sydney and near to the area where Craig spent many years hanging out when he played rugby league for the North Sydney Bears.
There are plenty of beautiful trendy suburbs to visit and I had picked out a restaurant in Neutral Bay a week or two earlier.
As we were driving on the freeway, halfway to the zoo, Craig asked if I remembered to bring the green piece of paper with the Malaysian Kitchen restaurants on them.
"Oh crap! I left it at home. I can't remember the bloody name of the restaurant either; if I look it up I might remember it."
After Google searching Malaysian restaurants for an hour, and cursing Australian businesses for not having websites, all I could discover that Ginger and Spice was the only Malaysian restaurant in Neutral bay, except its tag line had it as being Singaporean.
Leads us to Mamak
"You know I don't think we can risk it. I can't be sure that is the restaurant. The only one I know for sure in the North shore area is Mamak in Chatswood."
We really wanted to avoid going to Mamak as it is probably the most popular Malaysian restaurant in Sydney and we wanted to give the exposure to someone a little less known.
But, baby fried brain kinda ruined that noble cause.
Mamak in Chatswood is a little lessor known that it's famous sister in China Town, so I felt a little better about that.
To Mamak we went and straight to a 20 minute line out the front. I had heard that this was pretty standard with this restaurant famous for its traditional roti and authentic Malaysian street hawker food.
We were all exhausted and starving after our big day, or should I say extremely big week. Savannah lay curled up in her baby capsule the whole time blissfully unaware of our growling tummies.
Was Mamak Worth the Wait?
We decided that we needed to order some traditional Malaysian food and so ordered some of the Masi Lemak, which is said to be Malaysia's national dish. It is fragrant coconut rice accompanied by an ensemble of sambal, peanuts, crispy anchovies, cucumber and hard-boiled egg.
It is so not like what we would normally order. And I wished we didn't, as I would have enjoyed so many other dishes more.
It wasn't too bad, just an odd mixture of dishes which we were unsure of how to eat and enjoy it. The sambal prawns we ordered with it were fiery but tasty.
Our Kari Sayur, a vegetarian curry cooked with lentil, carrots, fresh tomatoes, potatoes and eggplant, was extremely spicy but lacking in any other sort of flavour; it was really quite bland.
Two strikes.
I had a refreshing lime juice with my meal, actually Kalyra's "I-don't-like-it leftovers," and Craig thoroughly enjoyed his Kopi Tarik, a traditional Malaysian white coffee, coming back for seconds.
The service at Mamak was exceptionally fast and friendly and the prices of the meal were very reasonable. Definitely the cheapest we had yet, which made our growling tums very happy.
The frenetic pace of the restaurant, the food coming out all at once- in true Asian style-and my stomach so hungry that it was almost eating itself was a recipe for almost meal disaster as I ate far too quickly and did not give myself time to savour the food.
Mamak was, however, rescued by the delicious Mee Goreng, which tasted just like Pad Thai. Wok-tossed hokkien noodles with eggs, prawns, fish cake slices and fresh bean sprouts.
Kalrya really loved this dish. Actually Kalyra devoured not just noodles but roti and rice as well. Any restaurant that can get my daughter to eat like that, without any tantrums, gets a big plus.
And Divine Roti
The real treat to Mamak though was the dishes it is made famous for.
Roti! I had eaten it at Chinta Ria and found it okay, but not really getting the fuss of it.
Mamak taught me what the fuss was about.
Our entree serve of Roti Canai, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, came out with two spicy dips and sambal. I could have had several plates of this. It was the perfect start to the meal.
And then the kicker at the end was the roti desert. Heaven.
It reminded me of banana pancakes on the streets of Khao San Road, Bangkok, except they were fluffy and with the ice cream on top, so much tastier.
I chose the Roti Pisang which is roti with sliced bananas thinking that would be the bomb, but was pleasantly surprised that I enjoyed the Roti Kaya far more.
It was filled with a spread of pandan and coconut and had soft subtleties of sweetness in it; the coconut just made me want to come back for me.
Dinner at Mamak was worth the wait, and was the perfect end to a blissful family day.
I walked out of there with a roti, Makepeace-family love glow!
Mamak: The Facts
Where: Shop P9, 1-5 Railway St, Chatswood (02) 9411 4411
When: Open 7 days
Lunch: 11:30am to 2:30pm
Dinner: 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Price:Entrees and deserts: $5.50- $11.50 Mains: $8.50- $19
We dined as a guest of Malaysia Kitchen. All opinions are of course my own.
P.S when I got home and checked the green paper, it was Ginger and Spice in Neutral Bay after all!


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Manichitrathazhu series #1 : A thesis on Ganga's 'Duality!'
'Who is Ganga?' Ask this straightforward questions to any cine lovers in Kerala. They will answer in harmony, – 'The lady who unlocked the Ornate Lock!' or 'the ghastly wandering soul – Nagavalli'. Even after two decades, no feminine character couldn't even dare to stand against this enchanting enigma. Born in the hands of genius, Sri. Madhu Muttam, brought up in care and love by the Ace director Fazil, being the flesh and bone impeccably by charming muse, Shobana.
There are many a theories about the 'Ganga-Nagavalli dual personality' ,found in Internet apart from Dr. Sunny's Original. Even if Dr. Sunny's explanation seems legit for the viewers, yet ends up in an ambiguity. 'What made Ganga to fall for Nagavalli?' To find and answer, Ganga is Psychoanalysed here (with the limited knowledge I have in Psychology), based on observations after several revisits.
Living Ganga's life is hard for any women, the life she lived in her childhood was onerous. The loneliness she faced has tampered her mind; lived around myth and legends made her tender-hearted and empathetic. Apparently, those days were tedious for her. Chances are that her repeated thoughts of loneliness and about her parent's leaving might have ended her up in a mental state – 'Pathological Trance', which turns into a total Psychological breakdown in adolescence. Later, that got suppressed by medication before her marriage to Nakulan.
"Trance is a state of limited awareness, it is quite natural for human mind to end up in trance. The withdrawal of consciousness from surroundings usually happens with the overload of certain thoughts reverberating in mind. It is caused by the closed loop of limited thoughts. Naturally happens when thoughts are limited and attention become fixed, the fixation alters perception which can create dream states, visions and hallucinations. Long term trances can end up in Pathological Trances which can result in physical or mental diseases. Pathological trance can create illusions which do not exists and cause the failure to perceive what really exists. It can be induced deliberately or with certain inducing factors. "There is an escapists pleasure in remaining in trance". In my Ganga-Nagavalli theory, I made use of Freudian symbolism of dream interpretation, as the patient (Ganga) suffered from severe hallucinations (which is shown in the climax) in trance state. Manifest part is mostly waking reality and the latent content part is Ganga's action to what she perceives."
If you revisit Ganga's life, we could find her in the middle of a pool made of books. Most of them can be categorized under loneliness themed. It is proven that a medium such as books have the potential to induce trance. She nurtured it, may be to overcome her pain of loneliness. Even after the marriage with Nakulan, Ganga have been often indulge in the ecstasy of reading.
Ganga came to Madampally with her spouse Nakulan, she was welcomed by the pervasive silence. She seems enjoying her solitude, but soon found seeking the company of her books. 'Kavoottu' a poetic collection by P. Mahadevan was about loneliness written in first person which is not more that Ganga's life itself. She embraces every line close to her heart. On reading it in the secluded corridors of Madampally, Ganga might have undergone series of thought processes, ended up in 'trance'. Through every rereading of the book, being indulged in its ecstasy, Ganga was becoming vulnerable to Pathologies. Moreover her perception altered resulted in making rash decisions. What she perceive can only be explained with relation to symbolism and how urge she was to do those actions.
* * * From Now on I am considering Ganga to be in a Psychological trance induced by the book, her perception and actions are the subject of analysis. * * *
It was at that time when Ganga asked Alli to find a space to rack up her book, on searching for space in the upper floor, they found a locked room, thekkini and Ganga seems deeply attracted to it. Later she came to know the strangeness of the tabooed room, and the myths associated with it. It didn't stop her urge, but only amplifies and she manages to make the key duplicated with help of Alli and Chandu. When putting Freudian symbolism on her ongoing trance state, we might find astonished to know Lock and Key represents Coitus. But why was she so urged? This makes her relationship with Nakulan questionable! Wasn't Ganga sexually satisfied? It would be just a speculation if I make conclusion at this point.
Lets drew your attention to an exquisite scene, the scene which made me to write – Ganga entering thekkini for the first time. She climbed the stairs with the key to her desires. She found the lock was bounded by an enchanted talisman, the 'moral sanity' to her. With a tinge of scorn on her face she broke it, threw it away. After hurriedly unlocking the door she deliberately put down the key, it implies she could be in a psychic trance. With the creaking of the door, Ganga saw the Karanavar's bed, and a misplaced sword that might have tasted Nagavalli's blood, hanging beside Karanavar's portrait.
On looking around Ganga finds a room, as her eyes laid on it, a female croons sad verses in Ahiri raga fills the air. From Ganga's facial expression it is clear that she've heard it clearly – an auditory hallucination! Why I said this with shear confidence is that, it is to the same song she sung and dance as Nagavalli in thekkini. So I found it was her subconcious mind who croons. Much to my surprise when I analysed the song I found striking similarity with 'Kavoottu'!!!
"Oru murai vandu parayo, vasalai nadi varayo,
Darisanam indru tharayo, thogayin ekkam theerayo."
– Nagavalli's song of distress
"Varuvanillarum ingorunaalumee vazhikkariyaam athennalumennum,
Priyamulloralaro varuvanudennu njaan veruthe mohikkumallo,
Ennum veruthe mohikkumallo."
– Excerpt from the Kavoottu
Both songs reflects hope, sadness and isolation. Indeed it supports Dr. Sunny's theory that Ganga was sympathetically attracted to Nagavalli. But my theory ends in much more shocking conclusion. Let me get to the point. What made Ganga's subconsciousness to croon? Of course, Ganga was in trance and her mind seems riveted to the room. "Freudian symbolism for room represents female genital!" Ganga entered Nagavalli's chamber in fervor. Lost hope and pervasive silence welcomed her. With an awe on her face, Ganga was drawn towards Nagavalli's portrait. She knew she was alone in a secluded mansion's haunted room, standing infront of a wandering soul. She seems neither scared nor bewildered. But She 'orgasmed' with a smile! Her subconsciousness seems aroused.
I was doubted above that Ganga was a sexually unsatisfied woman, but a man of Nakulan's health could satisfy her desires. But what if even Nakulan can't satisfy her fantasies! Indeed it points solely on a fact that Ganga 'was' Lesbian. Let me put it this way. At the beginning of her adolescence, time made changes on her mind and body. She needed a true companion to end her secluded days. It might have ended up with a girl, which later turned out to be her lesbian lover. Her disapproval for going back to Calcutta with her parents might be pointing this, finally resulted in psychological breakdown.
There are further proofs that shows Ganga had lesbian desire. Later while opening a treasure chest she had shown the erotic vibes in her. Treasure chest also symbolizes female genital. More she opened and interacted with Nagavalli's priceless possessions, more she was satisfying her desires. Dancing, singing and dressing as Nagavalli in thekkini can be interpreted as Ganga's act of fulfilling her lesbian desire.
In the beginning stages, Ganga was she herself, who just seeks Nagavalli to attain her sexual arousal. Then, how came Ganga possessed by the Nagavalli?
The answer lies in the complexity of her mind. On the first day when Ganga enters thekkini, after she smiled at Nagavalli painting, she saw Nagavalli's treasure chest. But when she was about to take it sreedevi's high pitched voice cut through the sheer silence. "Very much to my surprise Ganga's eye darted towards the painting with awe, her eyes hooked for a second as if she had seen something unimaginable " What if Ganga saw herself in the Nagavalli's attire? What if that shock made an impression deep in her mind, that she herself was Nagavalli? That impression was too deep in her subconsciousness which cannot be activated under normal trance. Just before she ran off she seems fully waken up from the Trance. As she ran, fear strides behind her.
On supporting my thesis, I observed a mirror in Nagavalli's room. On every scene showing the mirror, it gets cleaner and tidier. It proves the frequent usage of it. What if the mirror acts as a port key to Ganga's world of erotic lesbian fantasies with Nagavalli. On keen observation you could find more signs supporting my thesis. May be you've felt by now that I'm stitching a tale that fills the silence in the original story line. But when reading and interpreting signs in my way, things doesn't seems absurd. I was forced to conclude Ganga's suppressed lesbianism made her to fall for Nagavalli. The seclusion, books and Thekkini myth stood as a reason to evoke that repressed emotions. Ganga find wish fulfillment through hallucinations, every auditory and visual hallucinations are Ganga's repressed wishes, and in the final stage of psychosis it becomes Nagavalli's.
"Why Ganga percieved Nakulan as Karanavar?"
"The answer is obvious. Nakulan was the only obstacle stood infront of Ganga's lesbian desires. Killing Nakulan is an act of wish fulfillment."
This gives a new dimension on Ganga's act of being raped by Mahadevan – Alli's fiance. She might have believed Nakulan could be injured fatally or even got killed in between a brawl with Mahadevan, a last hope. But Dr. Sunny's intervention made the attempt fruitless and put her into deep dungeon of distress.
Ganga neither saw herself in Nagavalli nor sympathetcally attracted to her. She was struck by an idea, that Nagavalli was a symbol of despondency, fear and misery. For wish fulfillment her subconscious mind deliberately took Nagavalli as an attire. Literally she was impersonating herself as Nagavalli safely in the shades of Myth. At the same time enjoying her lesbian fantasy while spreading horror. If, she was, then the final theatricality she put forward was a show off to escape from Dr. Sunny's treatment.


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By the time today's children are 30, there won't be no more elephants, rhinos, tigers or lions roaming in the wild, warns wildlife and conservation charity, Care for the Wild. They will all have been hunted down by poachers to fuel illegal ivory trade – a direct result of growing poverty, ethnic rivalry, terrorism and civil war.
Last year, an estimated 40,000 elephants were killed in Africa while the number of rhinos killed so far this year - around 700 - has already surpassed last year's total.
Care for the Wild estimates that if poaching continues at its current rate and wildlife' birth rates remain as predicted, some of the world's most iconic animals - elephants, rhinos, lions and tigers - will no longer exist in their natural habitat as early as 2035.
"Drawing on our own on-the-ground experience and having studied reports from conservation experts around the world, we've concluded that at today's best estimates, these four children's picture book favourites – among many others – will all be extinct in the wild by around 2035. That's just 22 years. It's devastating to think that by the time our children are in their thirties, they will have to turn to the television or internet to observe these animals in their natural habitat," explained Philip Mansbridge, CEO of Care for the Wild.
At a recent illegal wildlife trade event in New York, Foreign Secretary William Hague attributed the problem to terrorism and widespread instability. Care for the Wild agrees, warning that wildlife poaching in Africa, and in particular the poaching of elephants and rhinos to fuel the illegal ivory trade, is intrinsically linked to growing poverty, ethnic rivalry, terrorism and civil war in affected countries.
It is estimated that Al Shabaab - the group linked to the attack on civilians in Westgate Shopping Centre in Nairobi - funds 40% of activities through elephant poaching and ivory trade, while recent reports claimed that 'warlord' Joseph Kony had ordered the killing of elephants to fund his rebel army, the Lord's Resistance Army.
As the demand for ivory surges in the growing economies of China, Vietnam and across Asia, the prices it commands has reached an all time high. With a 10kg tusk worth almost £10,000, the profitability of such a lucrative trade is attracting some high profile terrorist groups in need of funds. These groups kill the wild animals using cyanide and military grade weaponry.
Earlier this year, the United Nations recognised wildlife crime as 'serious transnational organised crime', in the same bracket as the drugs trade and gun smuggling, while the UNESCO General Secretariat stated: "Given the current rate of poaching, children from West or Central Africa will one day speak of elephants and rhinoceros as we speak of mammoths: as magnificent creatures belonging to the past."
Care for the Wild has launched its Tooth Fairy campaign to raise awareness and funds for its anti-poaching work in Africa. The campaign encourages children to become a Tooth Fairy Hero by pledging the money they would have received for wobbly teeth to the charity and learning about the threatened animals.


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At the beginning of 2014, I was venturing into a new space. I had a new amazing boyfriend. I was beginning again with a job that I had always felt I was destined to do. Everything had fallen into place. Finally, I felt that all was right in the world and 2014 was going to be my year. And it was. That year in June my now fiancé proposed to me and I couldn't be happier. My friendships were stronger than ever. And then it wasn't. I kept feeling that something was amiss. I should have been happy but I wasn't. The job wasn't panning out the way I wanted it to and as the months went by I became even more miserable. Suddenly, everything else in my life started to take on a grey fog making me question every little happiness I had and slowly turning it into a miserable wilting flower. Getting out of bed became increasingly harder to do and every day was just the simple struggle to see beyond my unhappiness. And let me tell you, unhappiness becomes a very cushy place very quickly.
Ronni had been telling me about her coaching practice for months and I could see what it had done for her personally. She even offered me sessions but I just didn't think that was what I needed. Looking back, I realise I just wasn't ready. Admitting that I needed help getting out of my funk would mean actually getting out of my funk. The fog had honestly become my friend. Then one day, after doing enough damage to my tear ducts I decided it was time to change it. My relationship was at stake and if I didn't do something about my job situation I was going to end up stuck there for another 5 years wondering where time had gone.
I'll tell you this – coaching is hella hard. It is the hardest thing you will ever do because it means constantly examining your life, reflecting on it and seeing the way your habits have formed patterns that you are now desperate to break. I had to admit to myself all the things I always thought but never actually confronted.
I'd be lying if I said that for me it happened in a magical snap-your-fingers way. That I one day had an aha moment that changed the rest of my life. It was a slow process. Sometimes it was fast and other times, when I fought the organic happenings, it was painfully slow. But Ronni kept silent during those moments when I needed the push and it was within that silence that I was able to find my strength. As someone that was constantly seeking validation for my actions, this was a seriously powerful tactic on her part. I had to do away with the crutches that weren't even helping me stay up anymore but instead were crippling me. So over the course of my coaching, I got rid of them.
I found the strength to leave a job I wasn't happy at and without a new one lined up. Was this reckless? Possibly. But it was the thing I needed to do. It was however only once I did this that I realised the things that have power over you are only the things you allow. I was done. I was happy and at every turn I was grateful.
Now, about a month after my coaching completed I still find myself using the stuff Ronni taught me during coaching. We cleaned house – mentally! Even the stuff that used to weigh on me doesn't anymore and when it tries to I don't run away from it – I simply face it.
The biggest thing I took away from coaching is just keep questioning. When something doesn't feel right just ask 'why' until something makes sense. Don't do things because 'that's how they've always been done'. Be curious and this will eventually make you unbelievably present in your life. That is what coaching gave back to me – the presence in my own life. The ability to fight the current even when everyone thinks you're crazy for doing it. The courage to just be yourself and never apologise for it.
I will say this, coaching isn't for you if you aren't ready to put in the work. It's all you. If you aren't ready to be honest with yourself and if you aren't willing to let the work do its thing. If you are however, then go for it. It was the best thing I ever did with my life and will continue to be such a force throughout the rest of it.
To Ronni I say thank you. None of this would have been possible without you. I know I did the work as you would say but (and I don't say this lightly) I owe you my life.
Thank you.
Linda Kimaru
Are you stuck in a rut? Is there something you've been trying to accomplish for months or even years with no luck? You need to give Ronni a call. I had been trying for seven years to finish my second novel. Every time some other project came up, I would stick it in a drawer and forget about it. Even when I had free time and tried to write, the words wouldn't come. I thought I lacked discipline or just liked to procrastinate.
My coaching sessions with Ronni showed me just how wrong I was. Turns out these were just excuses covering up fears that I had about my writing, success and failure. Ronni helped me drill down to my innermost psyche and identify the things that drove me to succeed and those that held me back. She showed me how to play the 'what if' game to dismantle these fears and set them aside, recognizing that they are just road blocks.
After just four sessions I was writing again and the momentum has not stopped. I've written 100 pages and I'm well on the way to completing the book. The best part is Ronni gave me tools and techniques that I can use to kick start any other aspect of my life now or in the future where I find myself similarly stuck. I discovered that the only person standing in the way of achieving all my dreams is me. Now I know how to motivate myself, identify and nip in the bud negative thoughts and beliefs that will from time to time creep up and try to drag me back to where I was. Never again. It's a wonderful feeling of empowerment. To know that no matter what happens in your life, good or bad, you can have serenity.
Ronni changed my life. I recommend her unreservedly.
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Blogger's note: Ciru has since finished her novel which is now awaiting publishing. She has also been featured in The Business Daily for sharing her novel online. www.businessdailyafrica.com/Why-I-gave-away-my-second-novel-free-online
I wish her all the best in her future endeavours.


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Boys Golf: RF returning to state
River Falls boys' golf coach Josh Bazey figured a team score of 320 by the Wildcats at the Division 1 sectional in Stevens Point would be good enough to get them to state.
But 315 would be even better.
That's the score the Cats posted at the sectional Tuesday, May 29, after shooting their best 9-hole score of the season on the back nine at the Stevens Point Country Club to qualify for the WIAA State Tournament for the second year in a row.
"Going into sectionals we had the number 320 in mind," Bazey said. "We thought that if we posted 320 or better that we would have a good chance of making it to state. (Eau Claire) Memorial is a great team, and we knew they would be tough to beat, but we knew we just needed to be top two to advance."
The plan worked as the Cats finished second to the Old Abes' winning score of 296 and six strokes better than Stevens Point's 321. D.C. Everest was fourth with 329 followed by Wausau West with 333, Hudson with 338, Marshfield with 348 and Chippewa Falls with 364. The top two teams and the top three individuals who are not members of qualifying teams moved on to the state tournament June 4-5 at University Ridge in Madison.
Three of River Falls' top four players broke 80, led by Taylor Rotsaert with a 77, and in a three-way tie for eighth place. Jaxon Knotek tied for 11th with 78 and Maxamillian Xiong finished in a three-way tie for 13th place with 79. Max Morrow rounded out the Cat's team score with a 16th place score of 81 while Taylor Thompson came in with 82.
River Falls was in first place after three holes before sliding to fourth at the turn with a front-nine score of 167. But the Cat's put together their best 9-hole score of the year-- 148-- on the back to finish six strokes ahead of host Stevens Point.
"Taylor Rotsaert really came through on the back nine, shooting a 2-under-34," Bazey said. "Maxamillian really responded well after finishing with three doubles on 7, 8 and 9 with a 1-under-35 on the back nine, and the others just played really consistent, making some key pars towards the end of the round."
Hudson's Charley Chase finished four strokes away from the third and final individual qualifying spot with a team-low score of 79, while Bennett Swavely shot 82, Logan Funk had 87, Ben Pendleton scored 90 and Brandon Gilbert had 91.
Stevens' Point's Evan Thomas earned medalist honors with a round of 70 and will be joined at state by individual qualifiers Ben Peloquin of D.C. Everest and Russell Dettmering of Merrill, who both shot 75.
It's the second straight state tournament appearance for River Falls and the 16th in program history. After finishing 16th at the 2017 state tournament, Bazey said he's looking for a better outcome this time.
"The conference competition the Big Rivers provided all season long really had us prepared for a battle at sectionals," he said. "Hopefully we can put up a good showing at University Ridge next week."


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text: Hi everyone, I just got an AppleTV 2 a few days ago. I'm sure this issue has been brought up before, but after a brief search on the forums, I didn't see anything particular to my issue. I have a high-speed broadband connection (about 17-18 Mbps down) and stuff from Netflix and HD video from iTunes rents and streams perfectly and quickly. HOWEVER, when I attempt to stream from my iTunes library on my MacBook Pro it takes forever for video (and noticeably longer-than-expected for audio as well) to buffer and begin playing. I have an 802.11N router, and my Wi-Fi internet connection from my MacBook Pro fast, so why is the local network so slow? This nagging problem is really putting a damper on my AppleTV experience. Anyone have this problem, know of a fix for this or why it's happening in the first place? I've been having problems with my current, old Netgear wireless N router, which likes to suddenly cut out and drop connections (mostly likely from a power issue), but when the connection is up, all internet-based services on my laptop, PS3, and AppleTV, for example, work flawlessly. It's only when dealing with Home Sharing on the network to the AppleTV that a problem occurs. I do have an Airport Extreme arriving in a few days, so maybe this problem will clear up once I get a "proper" router. Thank! William


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Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Posted by raf at 11:31 PM
Labels: Downtown, Old Market, People, Wordless Wednesday
4 comments:
- PippaD said...
What a good shot. Clever capture.
- March 9, 2011 at 5:53 AM
- LucidLotus said...
This is an interesting shot - the contrast of the happy cartoon king and the tired downtrodden guy. Makes me worry about him and hope he's ok.
- March 9, 2011 at 1:18 PM
- tracy said...
is this a child? they look so small. i hope they are ok.
it is a brillant contrast, (as previously mentioned).. with the thumbs up cartoon figure...
but very sad.
- March 11, 2011 at 9:34 AM
- lightcreative said...
another brilliant photo. you need to do a picture book, raf!
- March 26, 2011 at 10:42 AM
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Inlaid furniture has always been an aristocrat. Inlay on a dressing table or a desk stamps the piece at once as something better than its neighbors because it represented added labor and skill. Perhaps it is the democratic atmosphere of America that generally confines the use of inlaid furniture to the occasional piece.Almost any room may be enriched in an unobtrusive way by a bit of furniture decorated with inlay or marquetry. Of course, if one has a liking for the more ornate of the Georgian interiors one may have examples of Heppelwhite's and Sheraton's art in marquetry. The English made examples are more elaborate than the American production of the same period, while the art in French furniture of the eighteenth century-especially the work of Andre Charles Boulle, the great designer for the Court of Louis XV was developed to an even greater degree of excellence than the English masters achieved.
Both inlay and marquetry are loosely referred to by the first designation, but there is a difference. Inlay is the insertion of ivory, metal or shell or a different wood into the material of the furniture; marquetry is combining into a design metal and shell, etc., as when a basket of flowers is inset against a plain background. In marquetry the parts of the design are made up of bits cut as thin as veneering and set into an equally thin background. Then the completed design is inserted into the piece of furniture at the proper place.
A great deal of the American made, wood decorated furniture of Colonial times was done with simple inlay and simple marquetry. Today marquetry is being applied not only to reproductions of eighteenth-century English and French furniture but also to new designs in furniture. A $6,000 bedroom suite recently on display made of the rare curly amaranth wood had American made marquetry panels of great beauty. There are also the daring conceptions of the modernistic French designers in macassar ebony with an inlaid design of ivory and amaranth.
The staining of wood is sometimes resorted to in order to obtain a special color, but generally the effect is achieved by a wood of the right hue. Little known woods from Cen tral America will be placed side by side with American fruit woods. Not only well-known woods, such as holly, rosewood and tulip, are used but varieties with the strange names of zebra, amboyna and kingwood are employed. Bits of rare trees brought by travelers from foreign parts are treasured by marquetry makers until just the right design calls for the color which the piece can supply.


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Wednesday, 21 June 2017
What we consider normal is not what it seems.
Normal is to watch T.V., to listen to popular music, to go to the movies, to watch sports, to work, and to sleep.
But much of our materialistic culture is contaminated with negative messages.
Advertising on the T.V., radio, and billboards all around us creates dissatisfaction and envy.
We are infected with viral avarice.
But quite apart from these obvious negatives our popular culture is saturated with the covert evil of Satanism.
Rock music and reality T.V., movies and sports are populated by people who have sold their souls for fame and fortune.
The products they create are dark and poisoned with evil.
I came across a movie the other day which was aimed at teenagers.
It started with the lead character - a seventeen year old girl - telling her teacher that she was going to kill herself. It went on to depict her as a loser full of confusion, obsessed with sex, and constantly put down by her peers.
This is sabotage - self-destruction, sexpectation, and suicide. - all passed off as a joke.
Reality T.V. is no better.
So don't watch something or listen to something merely because it seems normal.
Look more closely and see whether it is helpful or destructive.
Then you will be free.
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Selena Gomez posed with her gold record plaque during a press conference in Mexico City on January 26th which she won for her album When the Sun Goes Down. The 19-year-old was in Mexico City to perform with her band The Scene, saying that the show was "the most intense, crazy, chaotic most beautiful show EVER."
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She posted a picture on Instagram of her and her step dad Brian, giving her a piggy back ride. "So every time I perform Who Says I always go barefoot (which everyone hates, but it's fun) so that means Brian has to give me piggy back rides all the way out of the venues :)," she wrote along with the photo.
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Monday, June 18, 2012
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I haven't posted to this in a while. Been busy. Started another career - in real estate. Feel free to check it out www.kirstenmouton.com I was just thinking today about my journey so far and how grateful I am to have found safe products. My kids are healthy and strong and I don't have to worry about them getting into nasty cleaners.
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May 9, 2007 at 10:30 am
I decided it was time to buy a real pair of running shoes, or actually my sore groin muscle and achy knees decided for me. I don't usually let my groin make important decisions for me, but my brain agreed that running 12-15 miles a week in cross-trainers was perhaps not a good idea.
I went to a local store called The Running Company because they were fairly close, but mostly because they have a cool website. I am a sucker for cool websites. They even have little videos about running that have purpose and content and aren't a superfluous excuse to include flashy content. Well played, web designers, well played.
Of course, before I went to the store I had to get over my fear of going to the store. I knew that I would have to get someone to help me select the proper shoe so I didn't split my shins in half with a sneaker cleaver. But I am getting better about talking to sales staff and acting nice and confident while simultaneously concealing my deep-seated fear of strangers. So I took some deep breaths and forced myself into my car and drove down there without turning around once!
At the store, I ran on a treadmill while they videotaped my feet with a camera. Then they played back the footage in slow motion and analyzed my running gait. I tend to hit the ground a bit past my heel, which might make me more vulnerable to shin splints. I put one foot in front of the other when I run, which is fine but I suppose a bit unusual. I do have a pretty normal pronation, which is the amount your foot turns inward as you run.
Then the salesmen went into the back and brought back several pairs of shoes which I road tested on the treadmill. I got a nice little workout. If you don't want to join a gym, you can just buy lots of running shoes, though that probably wouldn't be very cost effective. He also said I could go run around outside in them if I wanted to, which was very trustworthy of them, but I was happy on the treadmill.
I picked out a pair that felt the best and when I asked how much they cost they turned out to be priced just at the top of my budget range (which I hadn't told the clerk). Then he threw in a 10% discount because I'm hot. Actually, he said it was because I had to wait for service because he'd been helping another woman before me. But we all know it was because of the red hot fury of my smokin' hotness. He was just too embarrassed to say so.
And now I have a pair of shoes designed specifically for running. Which I have not yet used because I am letting my groin heal and because it rained yesterday. But I shall use them soon. The salesman said if I decide the shoes don't fit right, I can come back any time in the next two weeks or so to make adjustments. Such a nice shoe store! I was so scared to go down there, but it was honestly one of the best shopping experiences of my life. So if you are in Indianapolis, I would highly recommend you go to The Running Company for your running shoe needs. You will not find yourself running away in horror.
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bitchwhoblogs • May 9, 2007 at 10:55 am
Last night was my visit to the shop for running shoes. It was cool – I took my old shoes in, ran around barefoot and all kinds of things. Apparently, I need a trail shoe bc I run trails three or four times a week and it really hurts my old busted up ankel. Who knew, stiffer sole and more stability leads to happier knees and ankels on those rocky, rooty trails…. Sadly, they were out of my size and so last night I ran on the soft sand in my old shoes and tweaked my knee. I am just hoping its a fluke and I can run again tonight… Good luck healing and enjoy the shoes. I am all about the right running shoe as part of injury prevention…
Patty • May 9, 2007 at 11:40 am
What kind of shoes did you end up with? I have some Asics but I'm in need of new ones. I will go to a special running store in Seattle for the first time too to get a test like that done. I think it's about time to get a shoe that will be the best for me instead of just choosing one from a regular shoe/clothing store. I think it will be fun to see what they say about my jogging style. Ha! I'm not just of a jogger yet though but I will be doing more soon.
Kari • May 9, 2007 at 12:54 pm
I've been to various running stores throughout the years where they did the same thing with me–videotaped me while on a treadmill. I was told that I overpronate, and given shoe suggestions, which I found incredibly helpful. It's especially helpful because I have large AND wide feet. Lucky me. I have luck with Asics and New Balance. I also had to get over my initial fear and intimidation about going into stores like these. I'm by no means a running machine, but I want good shoes supporting me. I have foot/leg issues (a plantar fasciitis issue that occasionally rears its ugly head, weak ankles, and bad knees) that I can't ignore. I have always found the people in these stores to be friendly and helpful, and always put me at ease. I know they are there to sell me something, but I still appreciate whatever knowledge they can pass along to me.
Kimberly • May 9, 2007 at 1:00 pm
I'm so scared to shop for sneakers, because I've got this neurotic feeling that they'll look at me, raise their eyebrows in a snooty way and be thinking, "Why do blobs need sneakers?"
Y'know…or something like that. Irrational, I know.
That store sounds fab! Wish we had 'em up here.
Heather • May 9, 2007 at 1:02 pm
PQ, how often in the week do you run? We also have a store similar in Ontario, The Running Room. They also have running clinics where they teach you to run, or help you train for a 5km, 10km, 1/2 or full marathon. They also have women only clinics. I joined the 5km after xmas and now am in the 10km. I love it. The people are so friendly, and you always have someone to run with. We get together at least 3 times per week to run different distances, to help train for the race we are signed up for, or just for your own reasons. I can't say I'll ever LOVE running, but I've defintely found the benefits of it. I never knew I had leg muscles until this month! They've actually started to become noticeable. Keep marching on PQ!!
Debbi • May 9, 2007 at 1:05 pm
The closest I've come to a running store is a big-box Dick's Sporting Goods. They were helpful, but didn't offer nearly the service and knowledge you got, PQ. I've found a specialty running store within an hour's drive; I hope my experience there – whenever I can get there – is as helpful as yours!
PastaQueen • May 9, 2007 at 4:16 pm
Patty – I got a pair of Saucony shoes because they fit best, though I had never heard of the company before and there website does not appear to be working. My cross-trainers are New Balance though, a company I'm rather fond of because they stock lots of wide width shoes.
Kimberly – The attitude I got at the store was that they really loved running and wanted to help people become runners no matter what their experience or how blob-shaped they might be. I understand your fear, but I'm sure there is a running store somewhere near you where they'd be happy to help you!
Heather – I've been trying to run 3-4 times a week or about every other day. Hopefully with my new shoes my body will be able to handle it better and I won't have to take days off which is so frustrating. I've been cycling this week since I haven't been running, but it doesn't push me like running does. The store I shopped at also has running groups like that which I might look into joining if it suits my schedule.
wendy • May 9, 2007 at 7:39 pm
That's pretty cool – I've never been to a store that did that elaborate of an analysis for running sneakers. What I've found, from spending lots of time in cycling stores is that cyclists and runners love to talk about biking and running. If you are interested in their product, they'll be more than happy to help. You can always find a decent pair of sneakers for an affordable price and it's good to hear you seemed to have a positive experience.
I love the first 50 miles or so in a pair of new running sneakers when they feel all cushiony – then it is just a waiting game until they are perfectly broken in and for me that means a month later they'll need to be replaced.
Good luck healing the groin muscle, I'm stuggling through that pain now too…
Paul • May 9, 2007 at 9:49 pm
Amazing, I've never heard of such good service at a shoe store. I seriously am in need of some shoes meant for running. I've always used cross-trainers, and I've always had issues with blisters starting to form. It really would making exercising easier if it didn't tear up my feet :/
Lose Weight With Me • May 10, 2007 at 7:30 am
I am impressed with the service you received at the Running Company! I'm about 3 1/2 hours from Indy, and it's tempting to make the drive next time I need a pair of running shoes.
blest • May 10, 2007 at 9:33 am
My husband is a Marine who just ran his first marathon not too long ago (his team won!). He's become obsessed with the comparative merits of running shoes. I think if I told him he could take me running shoe shopping, he would consider it the best foreplay ever. Sheesh.
PastaQueen • May 10, 2007 at 11:42 am
Rah – Heh, you're right, I should have been more clear. I put one foot directly in front of the other, like I was running on a balance beam. Other people tend to just swing their foot forward and use a wider path of the pavement. I don't think there's anything "right" or "wrong" about either method, it's just a difference in running gait.
mickey • May 10, 2007 at 2:19 pm
there is a similar store in NYC called JackRabbit, where i went to buy my last pair of walking/running shoes. they are great there, and they don't push anything on you, which is also a big relief if you're used to being upsold.
i'd be interested in hearing how/when you started your running program. i am not quite up to running yet, but as i get in better shape, that's something i am looking forward to.
HK • May 15, 2007 at 5:24 am
For those looking for stores like the Running Company, http://www.runnersworld.com will give you a list of similar (i.e., small, great service, knowledgeable staff) running stores in your area. It's a great resource. I've been to various stores like these, and now I can't ever go to a generic store for running shoes again. And don't feel intimidated or rushed — just take your time and see which shoes feel right for you. Also, I'd suggest revisiting your loyalty to a particular brand or model every once in a while. I used to love New Balance shoes, but now I'm addicted to Saucony — they're great for wide feet (www.zappos.com also carries wide sizes) that mildly overpronate.
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700 students learn at Earth Day outdoor classroom event
April 22, 2014
link First-grader Angelica Pacheco reaches out to touch a bullfrog.
QCS Managing Editor
Whether it was by touching toads, trying on wind turbine climbing gear or getting a quick solar-powered shower, about 700 school children from three counties observed Earth Day on April 16 with learning by sight, sound and touch at Tucumcari's Outdoor Classroom.
The federal Natural Resources Conservation Service's Tucumcari office and the Canadian River Soil and Water Conservation District sponsored the day of outdoor learning, and the weather cooperated, sunny and warm--about 80 degrees.
Students sat cross-legged on the ground or on the concrete steps of kivas, miniature amphitheaters dug into banks, to watch presentations on reptiles and amphibians, animal diseases and handwashing, solar electricity, wind energy, geographic positioning systems, dinosaurs, wildlife pelts and skulls, erosion, farrier science, and to take a look inside eastern New Mexico's bookmobile, based in Tucumcari.
Participating agencies included The Nature Conservancy, the New Mexico State land Office, Quay County Extension Service, Energy Related Devices, Mesalands Community College, the NRCS, New Mexico Game and Fish, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the New Mexico State Library and Rural Bookmobile East.
Morning events involved kindergarten through third graders who responded spontaneously to what they were learning. Wildlife biologist Robert Martin pulled reptiles and amphibians out of a cooler, talked about them, then carried them around so the less squeamish could touch them.
When he pulled out an big bullfrog, there was a loud "E-w-w-w."
Bob Hockaday, a scientist who lives in the Tucumcari area, had the kids point mirrors at a solar panel to make it change color, then had the kids drape themselves over an active solar cell so they could see how blocking the light stopped a pump from operating. Then he'd have the kids block the light again while he installed a pipe that pointed 10 feet in the air. When the kids backed away from the solar cell, they got sprayed, which their shouts showed they enjoyed.
Tom Allard and Terril Stowe of the North American Wind Research and Training Center, Mesalands Community College, explained wind energy to the students, then had them try on wind energy technician's climbing gear.
Pointing to the center's 200-foot-tall wind turbine nearby they asked, "Are you ready to climb it?" Responses were 50-50, yes and no.
The children came from Tucumcari, Logan, San Jon, House, Grady, Mosquero and Fort Sumner for the day-long event.Hundreds of students, teachers and volunteers from Quay and surrounding counties take part in this annual event that gives students a first-hand look in the world of natural science. This is the 12th year that the Earth Day event was held at the Tucumcari Outdoor Classroom.
The 5.5-acre Outdoor Classroom was constructed 15 years ago, converting property that was considered an eyesore into landscaped educational resource, according to a NRCS news release.
Local citizens propsosed the idea to the NRCS office in Tucumcari. NRCS personnel then with planning members and conducted a natural resource inventory at the site. The City of Tucumcari then obtained a Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program (WHIP) contract to construct the outdoor classroom.
The project was built with help from the El Llano Estacado Resource Conservation and Development Council; Canadian River Soil and Water Conservation District; Altrusa International of Tucumcari; Mesalands Community College; Arch Hurley Conservancy District; City of Tucumcari; Tucumcari Tree Board; Quay County government; Tucumcari Agricultural Science Center; NRCS Los Lunas Plant Materials Center and the Teacher Steering Committee at Tucumcari Elementary School.
Donations from area businesses and organizations were also instrumental in the Outdoor Classroom's success, including Comcast Cable Communications, Le Deane Studio, Shipley Systems, Tucumcari Rotary Club, Quality Lube and Tire, Versatile Construction, Tucumcari Elks Lodge, Quay County Sun, Curtis and Curtis Seed Company, Altrusa International of Tucumcari, Mother Road Rally, Daughters of the American Revolution, Tumbleweed 4-H, Engineers, Inc., and Custom Design and Supply.


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Filed under: Diesel, MPG, Audi, Legislation and Policy, UK
The advertised vs. real-world mileage discrepancy that Americans are becoming very familiar with – see Hyundai/Kia and Ford – are not limited to our part of the world. Over in the UK, Audi is involved in what could be, in the words of The Guardian, a "landmark case" by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
The crux of the matter is whether or not car companies can say what the official government miles per gallon figures are without also saying that they "may not reflect real driving." In the ASA case, Audi admitted that the official numbers for the A3 1.6 TDI (68.9 mpg, on the lenient European cycle), "did not give an accurate representation of the actual fuel consumption which could be expected from any particular vehicle and were provided only to enable comparisons between different vehicles or models" but still wants to use them in ads because consumers are aware of this. The ASA says the not-so-accurate-representation is not, in fact, obvious to buyers, and therefore Audi needs to put up qualifying asterisks – otherwise it runs afoul of the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) Codes. If the case goes in favor of the ASA, all car ads in the UK would need to have these disclaimers.
Last year, the ASA took an ad for the Chevrolet Volt's sister vehicle, the Vauxhall Ampera, off the air because the driving range claim was found to be misleading.
Audi ad under fire in UK for 'inaccurate representation' of MPG originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.


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Will this trend catch on in Ireland?
Etsy has revealed their trend predictions for 2017 but will these unique wedding ideas catch on at Irish weddings?
With many brides using Etsy for all the little details it's no surprise that the online market place has released their predictions for the hottest trends to sweep the wedding world in 2017.
In 2017, Etsy reveals that pairing a white bridesmaid dresses with a coloured wedding dress is set to be popular A trend we can all get behind, it's safe to say Etsy knows their stuff considering the second most searched for term on the online market place is 'wedding dresses'. A common worry at weddings is that anyone else wearing white distracts from the bride, but Etsy believes, "the uniform backdrop of solid-white bridesmaid dresses ensures that nothing will distract from the bride's big statement—and keeps the colour palette from getting too complicated."
Keeping with the theme of colour, Etsy predicts that matte black will be the go-to shade for 2017 due to its ultra chic vibe. Etsy also foresees more couples than ever opting for a gemstone engagement ring preferring to add a pop of colour to their right hand bling. Etsy states the reason for this being today's couples are investing more in life experiences such as travel and home ownership rather than the status symbol of a huge engagement ring.
The online market place then moves onto favours stating that gifting lounges will be the next big thing. The idea is that when guests arrive they will be welcomed into a serene area, where the perfect mix of sentimental, symbolic, and silly favours are on display for them to pick and choose as they wish. This way. if a guest is underwhelmed by the packet of personalised seeds you have provided they can choose something else from the selection of treats you've laid on. Perhaps they'll preferred a glitter dusted donut? Or a shot of their favourite spirit?
Along with the gifting lounge, Etsy also suggests a memento to take home, something that can be made at the wedding. Taking the idea of a photobooth one step further they propose hiring an illustrator, calligrapher or artist to create a personalised souvenir of your big day.
It all sounds fun, but do guests really expect this level of specialised attention at a wedding? Surely, the time, expense and preparation put into providing a bespoke gifting lounge would be more appreciated in other areas like finding the best wedding entertainment or putting some extra money behind the bar. Although we love the idea of coloured wedding dresses and welcome an influx of dreamy matte black décor, we're not quite sure gifting lounges will catch on in Ireland!


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It recently occured to me that the look of some of my recipes might evoke suspicion, doubt or a possible response of "yeeuch!" Either the visual is not great (take my plastic spew breakfast ommlette by way of example) or there there may be an ingredient that has suffered a history of bad PR (à la brussel sprouts pie). Even this lumpy, green silverbeet and cauliflower soup may throw suspicion over the quality of my tastebuds and evoke empathy for my fiancé who is served this kind of mush time and again. So, here I shout it out: these recipes are delicious! I wouldn't blog them if they weren't.
Sometimes I follow a good recipe. Sometimes I confer with other foodies. All times I put thought and intuition into the ingredients to ensure pairing of complimentary vegetables, fruits, herbs and spices to bring out the best flavours. Most times the end result is a healthy, hearty, surprising and tasteful dish that includes benefits of using seasonal and varietal ingredients. Eating seasonal vegetables and fruits ensures that over time a variety of 'phytochemicals' are provided to your body for energy, immunity, organ growth, muscle repair and whetever else food is used for. Eating fresh and unprocessed ingredients also puts minimal stress on your body. And besides, seasonal fruit and vegetables are higher in taste, colour and quality than out of season or imported.
So next time you are in a restaraunt and see somethig that sounds odd on the menu, go for it. Order that bland, awful sounding dish and see what happens – you may be presently surprised!
Silverbeet and Cauliflower Soup
Modified from Silverbeet and Potato Soup in Marie Claire Fast and Fresh. I always substitute cauli for potato – cauli is better tasting, lower in carbs and higher in nutrients (I need to research that properly, but visit Paleo Spirit here for some more blog love on cauli and the nutritional benefits).
1 bunch silverbeet
1 whole cauliflower
1 leek
30g almond butter (or regular butter)
2 tbsp macadamia oil (if using almond butter)
1.5 litres chicken stock (stock cubes, pre-made or homemade)
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
goats curd, light sour cream or basil to garnish
Rinse the silverbeet under cold running water, chop off the white stalks and chop the leaves coarsely.
Rinse the cauliflower and chop the white part into pieces. Slice up the leek.
Prepare the chicken stock.
Over a medium heat, warm the almond butter in a large pot. Add the leek and saute until soft and transparent (add the macadamia oil to help this process if using almond butter which is less soggy than dairy butter).
Add the silverbeet and cauliflower and stir for a minute.
Add the nutmeg to the stock and pour into the pot. Mix the vegetables through and simmer for 30 minutes or until the cauliflower is cooked and soft.
Blend into a smooth puree using a hand-held blender or food processor.
Serve warm with a dollop of curd, light sour cream or basil garnish.
Serves 6


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Monday, 12 September 2011
useful and beautiful?
16 comments:
- A Thrifty Mrs said...
What a beautiful, beautiful room. I am so jealous.
I love that teal-ish coloured chair.
- 12 September 2011 at 13:11
- Mary said...
Great shelves! Nice and lean so they serve the purpose but don't take up too much room! I do go through periods when my "items" seem to give my space that flea market feel. Then I go through and de-stash. I am curious...how old is your house? The floors are lovely with the wide planks. And I do spy patchwork....
- 12 September 2011 at 13:56
- Homebird said...
That mirror is amazing! Love the design. Can't beat Ikea, my house is a mix of that and thrifting. I need to go soon for a Billy Bookshelf for the loft and probably come back with countless other things too. I have some Hemnes too!
Sam x
- 12 September 2011 at 14:15
- Sheila said...
Love the look!
- 12 September 2011 at 14:25
- Pomona said...
Your post is very timely and apposite for me. I am developing a resolution to cut the clutter, drop the museum look, and have a big clear out - but I need to stiffen my resolve which is sadly wavering.
Pomona x
- 12 September 2011 at 14:45
- etta said...
LOVE Ikea! I hate that we have to drive 2 1/2 hours to Chicago to visit one. :(
We have amassed too much clutter. I'm definitely nesting, though, because I'm clearing it out. I'm sure I'll wonder what I was thinking a week after giving birth, but that's okay. At least my house will be clean, right?
- 12 September 2011 at 14:54
- Simone said...
Your room looks lovely and fresh Clare. I am a fan of mixing up the old and the new, however I have far too much 'old' in my house at the moment - including me!!!
- 12 September 2011 at 16:18
OH how I wish I could live that quote! I have a husband to deal with and so about having useful and pretty things I cannot say it is so !! LOL Or will it ever be possible?? What He sees as useful is neither pretty or useful to me..I like your shelves btw
- 12 September 2011 at 18:18
- Serenata said...
Wonderful post Clare and very timely. Gorgeous room that looks lovely and fresh.
- 12 September 2011 at 19:52
- Rachel Hauser said...
That photo of the room in the mirror - wow! That mirror is both beautiful and useful. Those are my favorites!
- 12 September 2011 at 20:10
- Diane said...
I'm a big fan of the big blue store - I think its goods mix well with the vintage look. Your floors look fab! xxx
- 12 September 2011 at 22:14
- greenthumb said...
Very nice, like the clean lines.
- 12 September 2011 at 23:18
- charl said...
the shelves are great.. they are simple enough that it doesnt take away from your things... lovely room has a real new england feel!
im having a bit of a "i hate all my little bits and bobs" moment at the minute.. i sort of want to get rid of them all but then just know that i would instantly regret it!!
- 13 September 2011 at 13:55
- Nicky said...
I spot Angie Lewin in the corner! Love her pictures - would love to have one!
- 13 September 2011 at 14:24
- Lisa said...
I've eaten delicious cake in that delicious room!
Lisa x
- 14 September 2011 at 20:17
- Cathy at PotterJotter said...
One of my favourite quotes, which I do try to aspire to. Its just that I happen to live with several other people who don't!
- 14 September 2011 at 21:06


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5 Reasons Why Tiger Woods Will Win a Major in 2017
The Tiger Woods "return to greatness" tour hit another snag this week, as the living golf legend was forced to bow out of the 2017 Genesis Open due to ongoing back spasms.
In fact, Woods had it so bad with his problematic back, that he even skipped his own press conference, reportedly under "doctor's orders":
Tiger Woods advised by doctors to limit activities https://t.co/9QMIyPhv6g pic.twitter.com/8u9y7zYWLG
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) February 15, 2017
That could potentially be a big sign as to just how bad Woods' health is at the moment, especially considering his own foundation (Tiger Woods Foundation) was running the event this year.
Rough Return
Tiger Woods not being able to compete because of a back flair up is fairly understandable. He's had back issues for years and a surgery back in 2014 took over a year for him to feel confident in returning from.
That return hasn't gone quite as planned, however. Woods wasn't amazing at the Hero Challenge back in December, he failed to make the cut for the Farmers Insurance Open last month and then he withdrew from the Dubai Desert Classic.
Now Woods backed out of the Genesis Open and we're left to wonder if this is just another minor roadblock in an epic comeback for the 41-year old, or if it's truly the beginning of the end.
It's a sobering moment for Woods, but really for everyone in the PGA Tour realm, as well. While that may be true, there is still plenty of optimism to be had. Let's run through five reasons why Woods won't just make it back again this year – but will win a Major:
Vegas Won't Quit Him
What's in a name? Just ask Vegas, as the oddsmakers continue to throw support behind one of the greatest golfers we've ever seen.
It's possibly oddsmakers are just protecting themselves from an elite talent nursing his way back to full strength and ultimately dominant play again, but the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook currently has him tied for the 25th best odds to win a Major during the 2017 PGA Tour season.
Woods was reportedly listed with 10-1 odds prior to bowing out of the Dubai Desert Classic, but that and his latest run-in with back problems have his odds settling in at 20-1.
Jeff Sherman, assistant manager at the Westgate SuperBook, suggested the favorable odds behind Woods will aways be there because of who Woods is. Per Sherman, Woods will "always command betting support" due to his name, talent and past accomplishments.
Maybe that's all it is, but it often feels like Vegas is smarter than just looking at big names. If Vegas continues to give Tiger Woods a fighting chance, it could provide insight to a potential return to prominence. If that happens, you won't be able to say that Vegas didn't see it coming.
He's Only 41
Health and age roll into one category for us, as Woods has surely had difficult getting and staying healthy over the past few years, but his rough patch has to end at some point.
Back woes are often the worst type of health ailment, as it can impact how you sleep, sit, walk and of course for Woods, it can dramatically limit and impact how you play a sport.
Golf is certainly taxing on the back and legs. You're constantly swinging your arms and twisting your back, while long stays on the green keep you on your feet, whether you're getting ready for a shot or simply walking from spot A to spot B.
Regardless, Tiger Woods isn't 60 or even 50. He should still be very much in his physical prime – especially for golf – and by all accounts, takes terrific care of his body and sees himself (and prepares as) a true athlete.
All of that is part of what made Woods so great for so long, and if he can simply put his back problems behind him, there is a very real chance he could enjoy another stellar run for the next decade.
Age is just a number. Sure, several of the best golfers right now aren't even 30 and the field has gotten rowdier over the last few years, but Tiger Woods being healthy and confident isn't something the field is truly going to want to see.
He's Still Tiger Woods
That's the other side of it. Vegas can't quite Woods because of who he is and what he's done, and that's the same reason fans can't let him go. That's also why the PGA Tour wants him to flourish and why all of the top competition is afraid of this guy getting healthy and confident again.
Tiger Woods hasn't won a Major since 2008, but if he can get healthy and get back to being Tiger Woods again, 2017 could be the year he snaps the drought.
The drought has truly lasted quite some time, too. Ever since Tiger Woods was exposed as a serial cheater back in 2013, his career has unraveled. He wasn't the same, injuries struck and we saw less and less of one of golf's biggest stars.
While there's no denying something changed when we all learned who the real Tiger Woods was, he's undergone a transformation in the last three years and may finally be mentally ready to reclaim his spot atop the PGA Tour. His health just needs to agree with his determination, first.
Redemption Story
Another obvious angle is the sheer allure of Tiger Woods storming back from scandal, poor play and injury to stand atop the PGA Tour realm, once more.
The only way to really do that is to go out and win a Major (or two) and prove that Tiger Woods is still Tiger Woods at age 41 and that there is still a lot of gold left to be played.
That would be an amazing story for sports, for golf and for the legacy of a man that really got this thing started at age 20 and despite all the time and golf we've seen since, doesn't seem quite done.
Tiger Woods loves the game of golf. In a lot of ways he is golf. If he can overcome his latest setback and get back into the swing of things, there's still a chance that old fire will lead to a win here or there and he can set himself up for a dramatic run at one of the big Major Championships. True golf fans will be crossing their fingers for it to happen, at least.
It's Time
You can look at all of these reasons why Tiger Woods will win another Major, but the biggest one could be that he's flat out due for one. The guy hasn't had a win of any kind since 2013, was clearly rattled by his cheating scandal and has had a litany of health issues.
We get all that. But this is still the same person who became the youngest golfer in history to complete a Grand Slam, won 14 Majors and nailed down 79 career PGA Tour wins.
He was a dominant, elite, incomprehensible force.
Things changed and suddenly Tiger Woods wasn't amazing. He wasn't invincible. And to put it bluntly, he just wasn't Tiger Woods.
It does feel like he's slowly been working his way back to being that guy, though, and his return last December at least made you think there's a chance he has something left.
Woods hit another snag this week and there is cause for concern, but he still has plenty of time to prove his doubters wrong and add more hardware to his impressive career. That could come in 2017, and if Woods can take care of his body and ready his game for the long haul, we think it will.
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