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Whole Wheat Quinoa and Tomato BunsFrom jo_jo_ba 10 years ago
- 3 cups whole wheat flour shopping list
- 1 cup all-purpose flour shopping list
- 1 tbsp baking powder shopping list
- 1 tsp baking soda shopping list
- 1 tsp dried oregano shopping list
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes shopping list
- 3/4-1 cup cooked and cooled quinoa (about 1/4 cup dry) shopping list
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast shopping list
- 1 tbsp flavourful olive oil shopping list
- 1 tbsp honey shopping list
- 1 2/3 cups vegetable juice (V8) shopping list
How to make it
- Preheat oven to 375, lightly grease 2 cookie sheets.
- Mix together flours, baking powder, baking soda, oregano, pepper flakes, quinoa and nutritional yeast in a large bowl.
- Add in olive oil, honey, and V8.
- Beat until very well blended, adding a touch of flour or juice as necessary (you want a slightly sticky and soft but workable dough).
- Flour a kneading surface and turn out.
- Knead about 10 minutes, until fairly smooth.
- Allow to rest about 10 minutes.
- Divide dough into 8 buns (for hamburger-size) or 12 (for dinner rolls), roll into balls and place on the cookie sheets spaced about 2" apart.
- Score the top of each bun 1-2 times.
- Bake 25 minutes, then remove to a wire rack and cool completely.
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USDA Orders Largest Meat Recall in U.S. History
Monday, February 18, 2008
The Agriculture Department has ordered the largest meat recall in its history -- 143 million pounds of beef, a California meatpacker's entire production for the past two years -- because the company did not prevent ailing animals from entering the U.S. food supply, officials said yesterday.
Despite the breadth of the sanction, USDA officials underscored their belief that the meat, distributed by Westland Meat, poses little or no hazard to consumers, and that most of it was eaten long ago.
The recall comes less than three weeks after the release of a videotape showing what the USDA later called "egregious violations" of federal animal care regulations by employees of a Westland partner, Hallmark Meat Packing in Chino.
Hallmark did not consistently bring in federal veterinarians to examine cattle headed for slaughter that were too sick or weak to stand on their own, Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer said. "Because the cattle did not receive complete and proper inspection, [the USDA] has determined them to be unfit for human food, and the company is conducting a recall," he said in a statement.
About 37 million pounds of the meat -- cuts, ground beef and prepared products such as meatballs and burrito filling -- went to school lunch and other public nutrition programs, and "almost all of this product is likely to have been consumed," said Ron Vogel, a USDA administrator.
Some larger purchasers, though, may keep meat for as long as a year. Company and government officials will try to trace the meat to notify the purchasers not to use it.
The USDA issued 20 meat recalls last year, including one of more than 20 million pounds, and Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), who chairs the Senate Agriculture Committee, called on the agency to toughen its inspection requirements. "How much longer will we continue to test our luck with weak enforcement of federal food safety regulations?" Harkin asked.
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association "support[s] USDA's recall as a precautionary measure. At the same time, we can say with confidence that the beef supply is safe. . . . There are multiple safety hurdles before it arrives at our grocery stores or restaurants," said James O. Reagan, who chairs the organization's Beef Industry Food Safety Council.
About 150 school districts and two fast-food chains, Jack in the Box and In-N-Out, have announced they will no longer use ground beef from Westland. The company has been closed since Feb. 4, when the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service withdrew inspectors from the Hallmark slaughterhouse after verifying the mistreatment of cattle shown on the videotape and discovering other problems.
The tape, made secretly by a slaughterhouse worker and provided to the Humane Society of the United States, showed electric shocks and high-intensity water sprays administered to cows too sick or weak to stand on their own, and the use of forklifts to roll such animals. Government regulations prohibit slaughtering for food cattle that cannot stand or walk on their own.
An inspecting veterinarian had said the cattle in question were healthy enough to be used for food, but they subsequently collapsed. Under federal regulations, such animals must be reexamined by a veterinarian and slaughtered separately. That apparently was not done.
One worry when an animal collapses is that it may have bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), the infection known as "mad cow disease." A small number of people who have eaten meat from such animals have developed a fatal brain infection, but cattle with BSE have very rarely turned up in government inspections. Richard Raymond, the USDA's undersecretary for food safety, discounted the chance of BSE in any of the Hallmark/Westland cattle.

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General Info:
Can I see a retreat schedule?
Our retreat schedules can change depending on the season and the type of retreat we are having. At your orientation, when we learn your personal preferences and intended involvement, we create a final guideline.
For a brief outline see "What to expect on your retreat" Click Here
How do I register?
We ask that you choose which room you'd prefer and complete the secure guest registration form online. This will give us health and personal preference information that is destroyed once you leave. It is completely confidential and will not be shared with anyone. We'll let you know the final price (ie if you are qualify for a group or early booking discount) including gst.
How much does the retreat cost?
The cost of the retreat is dependent on which room you choose and the duration of the retreat. It may be possible to add a day or two before or after the retreat and have a B&B option. Please ask us and we will do our best to accommodate you at our space or help find an alternate solution.
How do I pay?
To confirm your reservation, you can pay via cheque, email money transfer (if you bank with CIBC, RBC, TD, BMO or Scotia) or we'll send you a Paypal.com payment request via email.
Paypal.com is a secure and safe online payment service. When you receive the email fill out your payment information through your Paypal, bank or visa account.
Cheques are payable to:
M. Davis & Associates Capital Inc.
419-1917 West 4th Ave.
Vancouver, BC
V6H 1M7 Canada
If you use online banking, click on the link that allows you to send payments via email money transfer. Generally, you'll follow your bank's prompts and supply a password that we'll input on our end. Send us an email with that password answer and we will then send a receipt for the amount received.
Can I use my credit card over the phone?
Unfortunately, we are not set up to receive credit card payments over the phone. However you are welcome to use your credit card through Paypal.com.
How much is the deposit?
To confirm your registration one month or more in advance, we require a 50% deposit (made within 10 days). If you are booking one month ahead or less, full payment is required.
What kinds of discounts can I get?
– Early bird special: pay in full, one month or more prior to receive a 10% discount
– Groups of 3 or more: 15% discount
– Groups paid in full, one month prior (or more) to the retreat: receive a 20% discount.
Yoga + Meditation
Do you need any experience?
No, you do not need to have had any previous experience with yoga or meditation to attend our retreats. Our guests come from a wide array of backgrounds and modifications are encouraged.
Do we need to bring a yoga mat?
Blankets and mats are provided so you do not need to bring a yoga mat unless you'd prefer your own.
Is this a religion?
No, not a religion but there are spiritual elements to it. All religions, faiths and philosophies are respected here as it is our view that we are all "flowers of the same garden". On Sundays we extend the opportunity to share something from your spiritual practice with the group.
What is the accommodation like?
We have several rooms to choose from. To see pictures and rates (before the early bird discount) go to:
Is the accommodation included in the price?
Yes the accommodation is included in the price.
How do I extend my stay with a B&B option?
Please contact us to check availability.
B&B rates per day with retreat add on:
Queen $110 single occupancy – $175 double occupancy
Double $100 single occupancy – $160 double occupancy
Twin $85 single occupancy – $135 double occupancy
What are the meals like?
You are provided with breakfast, lunch and dinner while you are our guest at Paradise Found Cottage. The meals are healthy vegetarian dishes completely satisfying and rewarding. (Note: on the cleanse retreats you are provided with cleansing teas, nutritional shakes and other detoxifying nummies)
Can you cater to special diets ie Vegans?
Yes, as long as you let us know of any specific food requirements before hand* we will do our best to cater to your needs. *Please note: Any dietary requests must be made no ;later than 4 days before the retreat so that we might accommmodate your needs.
What type of excursions/activities are there?
Excursions and activities change with the season and the type of retreat you are attending. Therefore what is finalized at the start of the retreat can differ. Here is a basic outline of what is offered:
-Early Morning Sadhana (yoga and meditation)
-Afternoon/early evening Kundalini Yoga classes
-SSI excursion : SSI Saturday Market, Hike, Artist Studio Tour
-Spa session (Acupuncture, Jit Shin Do, Oil Massage, Reflexology)
-Informative talks and creative play supplies
-Lots of free time to read, relax, swim or row in the lake, hot tub
-Walk the labyrinth
Getting there
Which is the closest airport?
Victoria (YYJ) is the closest airport and it would be best to catch the ferry if you arrive via YYJ. However, if you arrive earlier, you can visit our Capitol and catch a float plane from the harbour. These seaplanes depart from Vancouver, Victoria and Seattle and land in down town Ganges on Salt Spring Island. From YVR (Vancouver), the float plane connection is by far the quickest, easiest, not to mention the most scenic way to get to us. From Seattle, you definately save border crossing times in the hours.
Seaplane web sites:
www.kenmoreair.com (from Seattle)
How else can I get to you?
From Victoria International Airport it is a 15 minute taxi ride to Swartz Bay. From there you take the ferry to Fulford Harbor (approx. 35 minutes).
Coming from Vancouver you can catch a ferry from Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal (outside of Vancouver), and you will transfer in Swartz Bay to arrive in Fulford Harbor on Salt Spring.
BC Ferries: www.bcferries.com
Do I need to bring my own vehicle?
We provide on-island transport and will pick you up when you arrive on Salt Spring, so please let us know when and where you will be arriving. If you want to bring your own vehicle you are welcome to, but it is unnecessary.


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Sunday, May 12, 2013
From Holly:
For those of us who read your blog, can you write about what specifically your son did to help himself get sober? What helped him then and does he do anything special now in order to continue being sober?
Dear Holly,
This is a somewhat long story and I want you to remember that what worked for Alex and us is not a road map for others. Each person finds recovery in their way and what we do must be for us.
In the Spring of 2010 it began getting obviously worse for Alex and our family. We didn't really now what was happening but we sensed a bad turn. At that time Alex was not living with us, he was with his girlfriend but he was also on the street at times.
We sensed things were going bad, didn't know what but we knew it wasn't good. Through the grapevine we learned Alex was speedballing. We knew that speed balling was a bad thing and the more we read the worse we felt. We come to realize that soon our son was likely to die. We also knew that our son was likely to die no matter what we did or didn't do.
Realizing our son was likely to die and from our mind it may be imminent due to this behavior caused us to face reality in a harsh way. We discussed what this meant for us. After many evenings of talk and tears we decided it was time for us to begin making plans for our son's funeral. We drove through the cemetery and picked out a plot in which to bury our son. We decided on a funeral home and discussed pall bearers and I began putting together thoughts about what I wanted to say at his funeral if I was able. In our mind we were burying our son. We just didn't have a body. Strange as it may seem this exercise did give us some peace to know that some unknowns were now known between Mom and I.
As I said Alex was living with his girlfriend. For some reason she threw him out. I have a guess what happened but I don't know. He naturally thought he could come back home. That was not happening. Mom and I had already discussed that we could not live in our house if we found him dead in our home. We decided up front what we needed to say. "I am sorry son but you cannot live here any more." When he arrived we had already packed what he had left here, a few clothes, in a garbage bag. We told him he could n't live here.
In fact, we not only told him he couldn't live here we also told him that we could no longer take another step down this path with him. We told him that we were finally OK with him using if that was the life he choose to live. But if he choose that path we could no longer be there for him. We told him that we had a granddaughter that needed us and we could not be what we felt were good grandparents with this in our life. Told him that if he chooses to follow this current path please do not even acknowledge us on the street if he sees us. We knew that just a simple, "Hi" would rag us back onto that horrible path. We wished him well in his decision and said goodbye.
We heard nothing from him or about him for two weeks. Our thoughts were that he had made his decision and in reality we were grieving the loss of our son, we just had no body.
At the end of two weeks his girlfriend called Darlene and ask if Alex could come to visit us. She said he was clear and sober. He showed up at her home on the third day after we sent him away. Don't know what was said but she allowed him in and he went cold turkey in her basement.
She told us at times she thought he was going to die he was so sick and convulsing so bad. It is true, a person can die from going cold turkey this way.
She told us that he had a profound experience that he had just lost the only people in this world that believed in him. In fact he said once that us continually telling him that we believed in him was what kept him going.
Alex was clear and sober.
I don't know exactly what keeps him clear and sober. His recovery belongs to him. Our recovery belongs to us. He has a job and a baby. He says that is a huge part of his recovery. For him that works, for others that means nothing. You see, it is personal.
I learned a lot in my recovery. I wrote about it as lessons learned parenting a addict in recovery.
I re-read your questions and I could have just answered, went cold turkey and I don't know. But I know you wanted more and you deserve more. Holly, I hope I answered your questions.
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Thank you Ron for your thoughtful answer to my questions. I appreciate your honesty and your willingness to share your family's experiences. I'm glad that your son has found his way to a drug-free life that he is happy with. He is living a normal life now.
Take Care,
- May 12, 2013 at 3:51 PM
- Haven House said...
Nice article...Keep posting ..
- May 27, 2013 at 11:55 PM
- MommaG said...
What strong parents you are. Continue to write about your experiences...as it helps so many of us.
Momma G
- June 5, 2013 at 4:54 PM
I stumbled on your blog from reading another and have been pouring through your posts for several hours now. I hope and intend to comment more at some point, but did want to at least clear up one incorrect statement you made in this post - claiming that someone can die from opiate withdrawal. That is simply NOT TRUE. It is true that you may wish you would die, but while it can be the most uncomfortable thing you ever go through - you will not die from it. This is not the case for Bezos (valium and the like) or from alcohol. Those can be deadly. However, opiates cannot. Trust me, my medical degree says so. :)
- June 8, 2013 at 3:21 PM
@Anon: I hate to play devil's advocate but I just don't like mis-information being spread around. While technically you're mostly right that opiate detox (cold-turkey) is not usually deadly, it would be wrong to dismiss the documented cases of it happening. Usually in those cases, they had other pressing health issues but guess what, even a 'healthy' young man like myself could have undiagnosed issues. All I'm saying is it's always better to detox under medical care. Peace and Love to you all!! -Blake
- June 8, 2013 at 6:49 PM
It sounds like we are either splitting hairs here or you are trying to be right just to be right - in any way possible. Certainly if there are other medical issues at play I guess death is possible - but then again, it was those "other issues" that caused the death - not the detox from opiates. I mean, this really is not that complicated nor a close call nor disputed - look at the CDC website, talk to any ER doc (at least any decent one) or rehab professional - hell talk to any jail. They don't even take someone out of a jail going through withdrawals when it is confirmed they are "only" withdrawing from opiates. Most certainly it makes much better sense (especially if you are the person in withdrawal) to have comfort meds to detox with but even then, that medical detox is different than alcohol or benzodiazepines. The mis-information would be that people die from opiate withdrawal - it simply is NOT true. Just don't confuse that with alcohol or benzos as there are thousands of cases of people dyeing from going cold turkey from that - it is truly very dangerous and can be a medical emergency. I have treated thousands of both of these types of patients - and the treatment is very different. In fact, it's malpractice or at least not standard of care for a doctor to cut someone off of benzos without a taper plan or medication to aid the withdrawal - not so for opiates. If you look it up (I'm talking PDR here - but even on the Internet), you will find this over and over again:
QUESTION: Can you die from Opiate withdrawals?
ANSWER:No. Deaths from withdrawal usually occur after someone has been detoxing and then returns to take their usual dose of opiates. System overload (overdose) or from other causes such as extreme dehydration.
The only people that will claim you can die from opiate withdrawal are detox centers trying to make a fast and usually large buck by scaring people. Even they will often claim a danger from effects "associated with".
- June 10, 2013 at 12:31 AM
Ijust read some of your stuff and felt like you were writing about me. It is so nasty. I am a life long enabler and I am working hard on changing that. I am wartching my two beautiful sons slowly kill themselves and leave who they used to be behind. My self and their family love them dearly and miss very much who they used to be.
- July 8, 2013 at 12:30 AM
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Historic Van Buren property to house future elementary schoolMonday, June 19, 2017 2:53 pm
Past and present will come together at the site of Van Buren's new elementary school. The future campus will be located on grounds that carry a rich Crawford County family legacy, dating back to before the Civil War.
The Van Buren School District announced in early June that Dr. William and Sharlene Gaither of Richardson, Texas had donated 11 acres on Northridge Road in Van Buren. Combined with an additional ten acres purchased from North Park Baptist Church, VBSD will construct a new elementary school on the property. The addition of this campus will help accommodate the steady population growth in that part of the city.
Dr. Gaither and his wife have owned the property for several decades, but the region itself has been a part of his family for more than 175 years. The donated land sits directly across from what was the Gaither's family farm, which was passed down through multiple generations. A part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, the land was acquired by Gaither's ancestors in 1840.
Gaither's grandfather Harry Kilgore was born right across from the future school site and a large rock still marks the spot of the original structure there. A farmer by trade, he and his wife, Ida, raised their five children Marion Peter, James "Jim" Harvey, Lillie, Maggie Mae, and Gaither's mother, Alice Elizabeth, better known as "Bess" on the property.
For many years, the family owned the furthest phone north of Van Buren and often found people at their doorstep needing to place a call. Husbands would come to phone the doctor because their wives were in labor. Ida, who served as both a homemaker and a midwife, would travel with visitors to their homes to assist and wait for the physician. "Nine times out of ten, she would have already delivered the baby before the doctor even arrived," said Gaither.
Each of the Kilgore children went on to attend school in the city. "They are all Van Buren alumni," said Gaither. One relative also made a lasting impact on the district through her professional career. 'My Aunt Lillie taught in the Van Buren School District for 45 years."
Now 105 and living in Texas, Gaither's mother Bess met his father, Walter William, near the family's farm in the 1920s. Originally from Searcy, Walter, nicknamed "Gait," was working as part of the crew constructing Highway 59 in Crawford County. Bess contracted with the team's foreman to provide food for the men each day. Gait and Bess were wed in 1927 and later gave birth to son William, along with his older sister Barbara, and younger sibling Judy.
In recent years, large portions of the land have been sold or used for civic projects. Just south of the new school site sits Walmart, Lowe's, and the aptly named Legacy Park subdivision, all of which were at one point part of the Gathers' holdings. The family chose the name Legacy in honor of their family's deep-rooted ties to the community. He sold the land to Walmart and Lowe's in the early 2000s, which prompted significant growth along Highway 59 in the years that followed.
The recent donation is not the first time that the Gaithers have gifted land to support city and school endeavors. Their family previously gave acreage for the construction of Van Buren's newest fire station, as well as a walking park. They also provided land for the city's east Rena Road expansion.
The family is proud to be able to help the growing city and school district. "We feel so good about the community," explained Gaither. Now in his 80s and retired from his oral and maxillofacial surgery practice, he understands the value of quality schools and the positive impact they can have on children. "We think a lot of education. There were several teachers that made a tremendous difference in my life."
VBSD is very grateful to the Gaither Family and is excited to have such a historic piece of land as part of its district's future. "The land donated for our new elementary school is a beautiful piece of property," said Superintendent Dr. Harold Jeffcoat. "We are very thankful for the generosity of Dr. Gaither and his wife Sharlene for allowing us the privilege of building the school on land that has been in their family for many years. We couldn't be more pleased."


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I am teaming with several other teachers in my county on September 16th to have our students Tweet the Republican debate at 8 pm on CNN. Here is how we do it:
- We pick a hashtag which our students include in every post. It can be as simple as #schoolnamegovclass. Here is what we used last year (but aren't using Wednesday).
- We require the students to make three comments during the debate and tell them that school rules apply (ie language, etc.). Our kids like to see that we are trending so they do far more comments (20-30) and stick around the entire debate. Our kids then have to take screenshots of their 3 comments and share in a Google Drive document.
- The teachers teach! This means you might say that some candidates (Rick Perry, for ex.) are already running very low on funds or that the polls are great, but the goal is to win delegates. Having more than one teacher in on the debate makes for a richer discussion.
- I use TweetChat (which can be synced to your Twitter account) so I can see the comments from the other students and easily enter in my own. Assume the kids can see all of the comments and know how to follow the discussion. I also usually watch the debate/State of the Union on my laptop as well and split my screen as you can see from the video above.
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Suitable from age two onwards, there are 10 different moving scenes and Thomas puffs his way around the track and asks questions - over 100 of them in fact, all based on colours, numbers and Thomas characters.
There's a volume switch too (thank you toy designers!) and a handle, it even comes with batteries INCLUDED! Yes you read that right - the batteries ARE included.
"Are you going to go to Amazon?" asks Thomas. YES is the answer to that question...ooooh look a green light for me!
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Never smoked one I did not totally enjoy. Alway consistent.....
Definitely a smoke you'll remember! This cigar was special in every way imaginable. The draw was superb and the burn last well over an hour, which was surprising for the size. I took the chance in ordering this cigar, and man did it pay off! Padrón will not disappoint. You get what you pay for and this is a prime example of it. Take the chance and try it for yourself!
Excellent smoke
There s no finer smoke. Costly yes! but none finer
What can I say. They are Padrons. Excellent taste. So good with a good glass of bourbon. Excellent with espresso. Love these cigars
Never smoked one I did not totally enjoy. Alway consistent.....
This cigar is without debate one of the best cigars ever made. This cigar blows away any Cuban I ve ever had. They re not cheap...but you get what you pay for. This powerful smoke is perfect every time. Must try!
My son got me five of these little jewels. At that time I did not know the history of Padron, only that they were a decent cigar.When I pulled one out to smoke, I was instantly aware of cigar craftsmanship. The wrapper was perfect; V cutiing it the first cold draw was perfect.The taste from the cold draw was perfect.The initial toast was, dare I say, perfect along with the urn and the taste was to die for.The smoke never changed dramatically thank God and the nuttiness / light friendly kind of spice was always there.I smoked that cigar down to the point my fingers burnt.At that point I did my homework and studied the Padron cigar history.Before you die, you owe yourself the reward of experiencing one of the cigars God probably smokes in heaven.
This is the best one I ve had so far
Absolutely without question the best cigar I have ever smoked. I remember the first one I smoked and thought to myself no cigar could ever be so complex containing a multitude of distinct well blended flavors. It must have been a mistake, so I bought another one and discovered to my amazement the same mistake had been made twice. I was blessed with how the first one was the last of a box and the second one came from the next box opened to refill the empty box on display. So I bought two boxes. Since then I have smoked over 160 of the 85 year Family Reserve, each was a precise duplication of the previous one enjoyed. The tobacco in these cigars is already over 10 years old and no further aging is required BUT if your cigar shop is not on top of their humidor then do give them enough time in your humidor to stabilize at 67% to 68% before smoking them.
One of the finest cigars I have ever smoked. You wish the cigar would not end.


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South African President Jacob Zuma announced his resignation Wednesday in a nationally televised speech. Zuma has been at the center of several scandals during his nine-year tenure, with critics claiming that his friends and family profited handsomely from his presidency. On Monday, the leadership of Zuma's party, the African National Congress, called for his resignation. Hours before he resigned, Zuma said such calls were "unfair," but after the ANC announced that it would move to hold a "no-confidence" vote against him in parliament, Zuma acquiesced to his party's demand. Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will replace Zuma until the country's National Assembly votes on a replacement.
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Neilcott have recently been awarded the £12m design and construction of a new community campus on behalf of London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The project will form the first local neighbourhood centre providing facilities for the Barking Riverside area. The start on site of the Rivergate Centre is a key milestone in the development of Barking Riverside. This centre will be the hub of the community and is an extremely important part of the vision for Barking Riverside.
Malcolm Elster, Managing Director said " Neilcott are delighted to win the commission to design and construct the first neighbourhood centre at Barking Riverside, and become part of the team delivering this exemplary project to regenerate part of the Thames Gateway and create a sustainable community. We are very excited that the community school is now starting on site. It is a fantastic illustration of the commitment made by Barking Riverside Limited and London Borough of Barking & Dagenham to local people, creating outstanding facilities which will be a focal point for the emerging community."


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About the hopeful heroine
When I was five, I wanted to be all sorts of things: a ballerina, a fireman, a flying superhero, a doctor, a wizard, a detective, a teacher.
Books let me be those things, especially Nancy Drew.
But I never really grew out of knowing what I wanted to be, and I never really grew out of loving books.
Which is why I still live in the world of Young Adult, Middle Grade, and Children's Literature.
thehopefulheroine is a book blog.
Some things you'll find here are:
- full reviews –new, old, & new to me–
- sidekick reviews –short and sweet–
- real teen reviews
- what I'm reading
- Books I love
- Books that might not make my shelves
- Books I'd-fight-the-bad-guys to read
- Books I'd love to teach
- Suggestions for students
- What I'm anticipating
- Time outs –reviews for other books–
- all sorts of book news
Maybe someday you'll find author interviews, giveaways, and even some previews of future releases.
But you'll rarely find books for an older audience because like I said, I never grew up.
Why the hopeful heroine you ask?
As a kid I was always looking for a good role model in the books I read, and I firmly believe those heroines (and heroes for you guys!) still exist.
I also believe in the power of story.
No matter our age, I believe the ability to read and to absorb the written word creates a desire in us. An innate yearning to want more, to seek more, to find more.
Books give us courage.
Books help to shape us.
Books teach us hope.
And honestly, I'm the heroine of my own story which is why my alias, The Hopeful Heroine, was born.
With Captain Nosy along as my side kick.
He's always interested in the books I read… as in, he's forever sniffing them. I've become convinced my crazy greyhound reads by osmosis.
a subtle or gradual absorption or mingling
AKA – the superpower I'd love to have.
This is our adventure.
About Me
Just call me a Secret Detective Superhero.
I'm a book lover, nerd, scholar, imagine-er, writer, storyteller, reader, and adventurer.
My dream though is to become a professional bookworm and encourage kids to want the same. Which is why I'm also a someday soon teacher-librarian, and maybe one day, an inspire-er.
When I'm not reading, I'm usually studying, writing, riding my bike, baking and cooking, spending time with friends and family, and being an Army Wife (the real one… not the TV version.)
I'd love to be friends, but if you haven't traveled to Narnia or stepped onto Platform 9 3/4, I'm not sure how we'll fair. After all, my heart is a mixture of Lucy and Luna.
Contact me at thehopefulheroine(at)gmail.com or find me on Goodreads or Twitter @hopefulheroine
Imagine. Explore. Find adventure.
But above all, hopeful reading friends.


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Monday, May 7, 2007
I've realized this thing...
I almost perfectly evolved into a male, with all this overflowing libido and superficial need of shag and all the stuff around. I desperately need to get that girl I have been planning to get for such a long time, but I always got shy. She is so damn bloody perfect. I suck. Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee XD XD XD XD XD XD XD
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After careful searching, I found this kit. It is called "Cat in Window", by Dimensions.
This picture doesn't really do it justice, since it has a more subtle color-scheme, and I thought it would fit my Alphonse Mucha piece shown in my last blogpost very nicely.
I think I started stitching it in the summer of 2012, or the summer of 2011, but I am not quite sure :D. I know I bought it and started stitching straight away, because I loved it that much. I watched all episodes of my favorite TV-show QI while stitching, and got pretty far straight away. I started in the center, as is recommended for big pieces, which means I started with the background behind the cat. That consists of all half-stitches, which makes it a pretty quick job. Here is a picture of the beginning.
This is a picture of how it looked at the end of that summer.
I lost my interest in stitching pretty soon after, went into crocheting, and stopped doing crafts all together. But throughout the years I stitched some here and there, until I finished the entire background yesterday (there was about four hours of stitching left on that when I picked it back up last week).
Now I have to figure out what to do next. I think it would be wise to start on backstitching this background, because there is a lot of backstitching to do still, and I would be very annoyed to do this all in the end. But backstitching is a bit boring, and I really want to start working with some different colors than all these pastels. So I am still debating, maybe do an hour of backstitch, and then an hour of stitching the cat. I still really love this piece and I think it would be very beautiful in the end.


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Guide to Ecstacity By Nigel Coates. Laurence King, 2003. 464pp. £35
It is not altogether surprising that the designer of those two gigantic, strangely androgynous bodies, which did so much to make the Millennium Dome repellent, should claim that 'bodies are islands from which their owners interminably try to escape'. But, continues Nigel Coates in his book Ecstacity, 'the body is the key to urban debate'. Leaving aside the thought that, if we are all trying to escape from the key to urban debate, we might stop our reading at Ebenezer Howard, his point is just about plausible in the clichéd world of contemporary urban theory - fascinated as it is with 'the body', especially when it comes with a skateboard attached to its toes.
Maybe in ecstacity, the amalgam of urban experiences that Coates tries to forge into one entity, such distinctions do not matter.
Appropriating the branch of travel writing that belongs to in-flight magazines rather than Baedeker, he interweaves impressions of London, Rome, Tokyo, Rio, Cairo, Mumbai and New York with the cheerful themes of 'Tuning In', 'Locking On', 'Undressing', 'Letting Go', 'Cranking Up' and 'Flipping Out'.
After all, ever since we first tuned into Simmel about a decade ago, we've locked onto the idea that modern cities undress our minds as well as our bodies. They let the distinctions between real and virtual go, cranking feeling up into thought, and flipping even those ineluctably physical conditions of gender and sexual orientation. But before we tackle that lot, we have a little thicket in the shape of Coates' theory that we need to negotiate.
On first sight everything in the book seems to be on loan from somewhere else.
Simon Patterson's Great Bear reworking of the London underground map appears amid cuttings from glossy magazines; Rem Koolhaas and Bruce Mau take a bow in the graphics, and the text ladles clichéd sentiment into banality of expression. 'Despite the pressure for buildings to become brands the greater question is how can the brand vocabulary be harnessed to subversive means?' asks Coates in manifesto mode, while evoking Kenneth Frampton's 'architecture of resistance' - all from architectural ideas' central casting.
Once you accept the initial conceit, that ecstacity is an imaginary amalgam, everything follows with a dreary literalness. The text floats from one identifiable location to another, from a Roppongi nightclub to a meal in Borough Market , where you can mix sushi, pecorino, curry and burgers. I think, though I can't be sure, that we are meant to marvel at this promiscuity: frankly, it's dwarfed by the reality of Borough Market at the weekend, where one can buy much more exciting varieties of food than Coates describes - and have the pleasure of bumping into old friends without arranging it by text message, as he imagines you have to do.
The point here is that something like ecstacity really does exist - a different version in each of our heads. I suspect Coates would agree, but with the didacticism of a teacher and self-confidence of a proselytiser for particular lifestyles, he seems to believe that most of us are too square or lacking in faith to realise it. Perhaps that implicit assumption lies behind a subtle but pervasive sense the book has of being a catechism - that the simplistic and direct repetition of certain aspects of doctrine will make us believers without the bother of rational argument.
If this is true, 'Tuning In', 'Locking On', and the rest might be the equivalent of spiritual exercises. But unlike those of St Ignatius, their purpose is to fold participants into the temptations of fleshly existence, rather than to prepare them for its tribulations.
This distinction is the key, because where Coates is no doubt right (although hardly original) in describing urban life as an overwhelming series of sensory impressions, the real point is to use our intellect to understand it. In cities this is particularly true, because so much of the modern metropolis is counter-intuitive - about reversing the flow of rivers or filling in bits of the sea, or adapting a fabric devised for one ideology to another contradictory one. Sensory impressions alone will not engender an appreciation of these issues.
If we merely want to enjoy cities, Coates, despite the pedantry, has something to offer.
But if we want to understand them, we need something else.
Jeremy Melvin is a writer and teacher at South Bank University
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Yes if the statements, which would usually be confidential, would allow the lawyers and the judge in the case to best protect the child's welfare.
In State v. Snell, father John R. Snell appealed from an order of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division of Mercer County that held that his statements to his psychiatrist in which he admitted to child abuse were properly reported to the Division of Youth and Family Services, under New Statute 9:6-8.10, and admissible at trial. John argued that is was not proper for the psychiatrist to disclose that information. The nature of the psychotherapeutic process required John to fully disclose his most intimate thoughts to the therapist, and so confidentiality was vital. However, such a privilege of confidentiality can be defeated when common notions of fairness compel, at the very least, limited disclosure of confidential communications. The New Jersey Appellate Division held that the protection of children from abuse through the statutory reporting requirement cannot be blocked by asserting a blanket testimonial privilege. Therefore, the appellate panel affirmed the trial court's holding that his statements to his psychiatrist were properly reported to the New Jersey Appellate Division, but held that the trial court could not compel the psychiatrist to testify at the criminal trial.
The main issue in Snell, was whether the privilege against disclosure of confidential communications made between a patient and physician, is second to the requirement imposed under New Jersey Statute 9:6-8.10 on "any person" to report evidence of child abuse to the Division of Youth and Family Services. The trial court had held that John's psychiatrist properly reported the evidence of child abuse to the Division of Youth and Family Services, and could furnish testimony at his trial.
As a result of the psychiatrist's report, the Division of Youth and Family Services notified the Trenton Police Department. Consequently, John was arrested and indicted. John then pled guilty to aggravated sexual assault, which is a first-degree offense. As part of his plea deal, John reserved the right to appeal the trial court's evidentiary ruling.
On appeal, John argued that his admission of child abuse to Dr. Philip Torrance, a psychiatrist, was privileged, and alternatively, he should not have been committed to the Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center at Avenel in the first place.
Fifty-nine year old John was in a long-term relationship with a woman who had two granddaughters, eleven year old K.M. and ten year old S.M. Because of safety concerns, the Division of Youth and Family Services removed S.M. from the mother's home and placed her with her grandmother. K.M. who lived close by in Trenton would come to visit from time to time. Both of the children thought of John as a substitute grandfather. However, it was revealed that over the course of more than one year, John performed cunnilingus on them numerous times. John claimed that his intent was to educate the children so they would not become sexually involved with boys.
John eventually told the children's grandmother of what he had been doing, who demanded that he see a psychiatrist for treatment. During the consultation with Dr. Torrance, John informed the doctor that he had performed one act of cunnilingus on each of the two girls. At the end of the session, Dr. Torrance reported the evidence of child abuse to the Division of Youth and Family Services, in accordance with New Jersey Statute 9:6-8.10.
Patient-physician privilege is enumerated in New Jersey Statute 2A:84A-22.1 to -22.7, which states that any information that a physician or patient is obligated to report to a public official is not privileged. The New Jersey Appellate Division found this language to sufficiently waive privilege only in relation to the requirement of making an initial report to a public official. As such, a complete waiver of the privilege only occurs in limited circumstances where the patient's condition is an element of a claim or defense made by the patient, or through any party claiming under the patient.
While Dr. Torrance is a physician, John tried to avoid the aforementioned exception to the physician-patient privilege by relying on New Jersey Statute 45:14B-28 and New Jersey Rule of Evidence 505 instead, which both enumerate the psychologist privilege and do not contain any exception where reporting to a public official is required. He claimed that he went to Dr. Torrance's office for help in the form of psychotherapy, not for medical treatment, and as such, the psychologist privilege should apply instead of the physician privilege.
John argued that the specific language of neither New Jersey Statute 45:14B-28, nor New Jersey Rule of Evidence 505 established an exception that is applicable when State law mandates the reporting to a public agency. The State on the other hand argued that by putting the psychologist privilege on the same level as attorney client privilege, the State Legislature's intended Dr. Torrance's report to the Division of Youth and Family Services to be free of the psychologist confidentiality privilege. By analogy, a lawyer-client privilege does not cover a communication "sought or obtained in aid of the commission of a crime or a fraud." The psychiatrist stated the nature of the family like relationship between John and the children made it incredibly likely that John could continue to commit the acts of abuse. As such, the State argued that the psychiatrist, who was subject to a limited privilege analogous to that of an attorney, was obligated to make the report to the Division of Youth and Family Services, under the crime or fraud exception.
Even though the New Jersey Appellate Division agreed with the State's conclusion that Dr. Torrance had a duty to report the abuse, they did not agree that John's consultation with the psychiatrist was analogous to a client seeking an attorney's aid in the commission of fraud or a crime. The appellate panel found that John consulted with the psychiatrist to get treatment so that he would not commit further acts of child abuse, not to seek help in the commission of further acts of abuse.
The purpose of privileged information is to encourage honest and candid communication between a psychotherapist and patient, physician and patient, and client and attorney. This is because of the principle that a patient or client should receive a proper diagnosis and treatment or informed legal advice. With that said, the New Jersey Appellate Division noted that they acknowledge that all privileges have to be strictly construed, because they might conflict with the preservations and promotion of truth, fair dealing, and justice. As such, a court must strike a balance between the privilege against disclosure enumerated in New Jersey Statute 45:14B-28, and the reporting obligation enumerated in New Jersey Statute 9:6-8.10.
Its is well established, as a matter of statutory construction, that when two statutes are in conflict, the statute that is more specific must prevail over the statute that is more general. New Jersey Statute 9:6-8.10, the law demanding the reporting of suspected child abuse, is much more specific and particular than the rule and statute relating to confidential communications. The New Jersey Appellate Division held that the specific public policy behind New Jersey Statute 9:6-8.10 had to have priority over the public policy supporting psychologist privilege. Protecting children from harm, injury or abuse through the statutory requirement of reporting can not be hindered by the assertion of a blanket testimonial privilege. The New Jersey Appellate Division made sure to note however, that the law only requires reporting to the Division of Youth and Family Services to protect children in danger, otherwise the privilege remains intact. Therefore, the appellate panel held that Dr. Torrance's report to the Division of Youth and Family Services was proper, but the State could not compel him to testify about the privileged communication at John's criminal trial. Finally, the New Jersey Appellate Division agreed with the trial court that John was a compulsive and repetitive sex offender, and his commitment to Avenel Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center for concurrent terms of eighteen years was justified.


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There are some lower back pain investigations that are very commonly used in the management of lower back pain. Most people with lower back pain, very understandably, want to know what is causing it. Doctors often order these examinations in the hope that they will help them pin down the cause of the problem and provide a diagnosis.
The most common of these lower back pain investigations include:
X-Rays are very good at showing up bony problems such as fractures and dislocations. They are also good at showing age (degenerative) changes in the joints and the vertebrae. They can show if there has been movement of one vertebrae on another (spondylolisthesis). However, soft tissues such as muscles and ligaments are not seen on X-ray and neither are discs, an X-ray will only show a gap or the space a disc occupies. Whilst this can give a suggestion of disc problems if the space is reduced or narrower than expected, it will not show a disc bulge or nerve root irritation. You cannot diagnose sciatica from an X-ray. So this type of test is really good at ruling out serious problems like fractures, but is poor at giving exact causes. Changes of age are common findings. Despite this X-rays are a very commonly used lower back pain investigation.
|X-Ray showing the gap or disc space (image courtesy wikimedia commons)
Film showing a slip or spondylolisthesis (image courtesy wikimedia commons)
MRI scans work by placing the part to be imaged in a powerful, uniform magnetic field. This allows images in 'slices' to be viewed. Unlike X-ray this test gives a clearer idea of soft tissue structures such as discs, ligaments and the spinal cord and nerve roots. Examples of MRI film are shown here.
|MRI scan of lower back (MB Collection personnelles) CC-BY-SA-2.5, via Wikimedia Commons)
|MRI of an L4-l5 disc herniation (By Edave (Own work) [see page for license], via Wikimedia Commons
You may also have heard of Computed Axial Tomography also called CAT or CT scan. A CT scan is a type of X-ray that allows a three dimensional image to be produced from large numbers of two dimensional images. It is mainly used to look at the brain, chest and abdomen and for complex fractures. It is rarely used in the UK for lower back pain investigations.
This is a newer technology that lets us see what is happening inside the brain when the body is stimulated in some way. it is used increasingly in research and is helping us understand a lot more about pain.
When someone has been diagnosed with the most common type of back pain called simple or non-specific, tests such as X-rays and MRI scans often show very little wrong - aside from the usual changes of age that are very common and are not always associated with pain.
Here are some things we know about MRI scans and lower back pain:
In most guidelines for the management of Lower Back Pain, MRI is not recommended unless the diagnostic triage suggests serious spinal pathology or nerve root involvement (see reference 1 below)
"Structural changes seen on MRI appear to be as common in asymptomatic individuals as in people with Lower Back Pain and are, therefore, considered of little value in either explaining the cause of pain or deciding the subsequent course of management" (1 )
If there is any doubt that you may have a serious problem or a nerve root irritation then an MRI may be helpful. You need to discuss this with your healthcare provider who will help you make this decision.
This information may seem a bit surprising - we believe in the value of these lower back pain investigations and tests and trust that they will tell us useful information - indeed, used appropriately they can be very helpful and are essential where there is a suspicion of serious problems. In practice they should not be routinely performed for simple low back pain. An exception may be when someone is very worried that they have a serious back problem and an MRI may be reassuring to them.
This article above is another helpful way to look at the problem. In this study outcomes from both MRI and X-ray were similar but in the MRI group the doctor felt a bit more reassured.
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1.Kleinstck et al. Are structural abnormalities on magnetic resonance imaging a contraindication to the successful conservative treatment of chronic non-specific low back pain? Spine, 1 Sep 2006, vol. 31, no. 19, p. 2250-7
2.Carragee et al Are first-time episodes of serious LBP associated with new MRI findings? The spine journal: official journal of the North American Spine Society, Nov-Dec 2006 ,vol. 6, no. 6, p. 624
3Non-Specific or Simple Lower Back Pain Guidelines
4. Chou R et al. Diagnosis and treatment of low back pain: a joint clinical practice guideline from the American College of Physicians and the American Pain Society. Ann Intern Med. 2007 Oct 2;147(7):478–91.
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For a greater understanding of the value of lower back pain tests read about the different causes of lower back pain.


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724 Martin Behrman Ave., Metairie, La, 504.834.5646
How do we know this is a New Orleans neighborhood restaurant? There are a lot of ways. One is that you can tell what day it is by the daily special. Black-eyed peas with hot sausage? It's Tuesday at Fury's. Soft-shell crab amandine? Friday, of course, if they're in season. Abetting a menu of Creole-Italian dishes and po-boys with chalkboard specials (don't miss the stewed chicken) is a necessity for restaurants that feed some customers nearly every day. Restaurants like Fury's, which has been around since 1967, at this strip-mall address since '83.
Critic's Pick (see a full list of the best New Orleans restaurants)
Open: Lunch and dinner M-F, dinner Sa. Parking: Lot, street.
Entree prices: $8.75-$29.75. Reservations: No.
Standout dishes: Gumbo, crab salad, veal parmesan, stuffed bell pepper, shrimp pasta.
See also: Creole-Italian restaurants in New Orleans, Metairie restaurants, New Orleans neighborhood restaurants, open Mondays


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George said, "God is short and fat."
Nick said, "No, He's tall and lean."
Len said, "With a long white beard."
"No," said John, "He's shaven clean."
Will said, "He's black," Bob said, "He's white."
Rhonda Rose said, "He's a She."
I smiled but never showed 'em all
The autographed photograph God sent to me.
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Loading DVD to iPod is the viciousness now that iPods have the capacity to panorama video. Although it may be difficult, you can win to action it beside take the edge off.
When would DVD's on your iPod be handy? Maybe on a yearlong change den from work, or if you're immovable ready and waiting for anything. After you've burdened your full DVD anthology onto your iPod, you'll never have to be bored over again.


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Christmas came and went as fast as a thought and left us with our bellies full and our mind at peace, I hope. For me, Christmas is my favorite part of the year and I really am sorry I did not got to see any snow, the lack of it makes my holiday spirit less magical. But presents were given, friends and families were around and the joy was still there. I hope you all had a wonderful time this Christmas and let us hope for the best in 2015 ! A few more days and the year ends, I really can't believe it..
This is what I wore on the second day of Christmas while I was visiting my relatives somewhere near the mountains. It seems I am still struck with a grey/red/black color mix; what can you do? You use a certain obsession until you exhaust it and move on to the next one when the time comes, isn't that right?
Wearing: Sheinside sweater, gifted skirt, Deichmann boots, Zara coar, C&A rings


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Mark Fisher is the Vice President of Bonhams European Paintings Department. Since joining the company in 1995, he has been responsible for acquiring property, appraising fine art and managing day-to-day business of the department. He works closely with Scot Levitt, the Vice President of Fine Arts at Bonhams, to promote, support and develop existing and emerging auction categories. Globally, Fisher supports procurement efforts for the Russian, Greek and Modern British Art Departments in Bonhams' London office, and he contributes to Hong Kong-based auctions.
Fisher brings to the company more than three decades of experience in his field, with expertise ranging from early Renaissance altarpieces to 20th century artists, with a particular focus on Old Masters, 19th century landscapes, genre, portraits and Orientalist works. He has a broad, in-depth knowledge of paintings, drawings and watercolours, as well as a solid understanding of American art, particularly Californian and Western paintings.
Under Fisher's direction, Bonhams has achieved strong prices at sales in New York, London and Hong Kong. Highlights include A ride along the Avenue des Champs-Elysees by Giuseppe de Nittis, which sold in New York in October of 2009 for $1,330,000, and property from the Collection of spiritual leader JZ Knight, Yelm, Wash.; The Estate of José Iturbi, Los Angeles; The Antonio Marini Collection, San Francisco; The Ritz-Carlton, Marina Del Rey, Calif.; The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, Calif.; The Bowers Museum of Art, Santa Ana, Calif.; The Minneapolis Museum of Art, Minneapolis, Minn., and the Fine Art Museums of San Francisco, among others.
Prior to taking his position at Bonhams, for five years Fisher was President of Mark Fisher Fine Art Ltd., his own high-end European art consultation and valuation company. Before that, also for five years, he managed the Watercolour Department at an auction company in London. He also served as a private dealer in 18th and 19th century English and European paintings, drawings and prints, and was a Director of another auction house, where he managed the English Paintings, Watercolour and Drawing Department, beginning in 1983.
Fisher was educated privately in England and at auction houses of London, and continues to hold dual citizenship in the UK and US. He currently lives in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, Calif.


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Drills Used for the Long Jump
The long jump is a track and field event that requires a great deal of speed, power and explosiveness. Due to the long jump's short, sharp nature and the need to generate maximum force, the drills you do in training should be based on increasing your sprint speed for your run-up and your takeoff, as well as refining your technique.
The faster you move through your run-up, the more force you can generate in your jump. Use cones to mark out the length of your run-up, and then on your coach's command, sprint between the cones as fast as you can. The distance between the cones will vary, depending on your preferred run-up length, says Jim Kiefer, head athletics coach at Fullerton College, California -- it can be anywhere from 10 to 12 strides, to 150 feet. Walk back to your starting point, and repeat the drill until your time slows by more than 10 percent. Do this once per week, aiming to do more sprints before the 10 percent drop each session.
Takeoff Technique
Perfecting your takeoff is vital -- take off too early, and you lose precious distance on your jump, but leave it too long and you'll overstep the mark and your jump won't count. Jim Giroux, strength coach at the University of Massachusetts, advises practicing continuous takeoff drills. Set markers at an equal distance along a track, and run between them at 50 to 75 percent of your normal run-up speed. Each time you get to a marker, perform your takeoff action without actually jumping properly. Do this twice per week for three sets of 10 takeoffs as part of your warm-up.
Plyometric training involves performing explosive movements to increase power output. Any lower-body plyometric exercises will carry over to improving long jump performance. Start each of your weight-training sessions with two plyometric leg exercises, such as box jumps, squat jumps, broad jumps, depth jumps or bunny hops. Alternatively, you could devote one entire session per week to plyometrics. UK Athletics coach Brian Mackenzie recommends that beginner athletes do no more than 40 reps per session, while more experienced athletes can handle up to 200 reps. Your focus should always be on quality rather than quantity -- as soon as you feel your power decrease or notice fatigue, finish the exercise.
Weight Training
Contrary to popular belief, weight training won't slow you down or make you too big and bulky. If you perform it correctly, it will increase your strength and power and reduce your injury risk. Perform two full-body weight-training sessions per week. Your exercises should be multijoint free-weight ones, such as squats, deadlifts, lunges, power clean, pushups, chinups and rows. Choose three lower-body exercises for five sets of five reps each, two upper-body ones for four sets of six to eight, and finish with two rounds of an abdominal circuit consisting of planks, roll-outs, Russian twists and reverse crunches.
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Meeting Room Availability
To find availability and pricing information for your meeting and event, please request a meeting quote online.
Facilities and Equipment
- Number of Meeting Rooms: 14
- Total Area of Meeting Space: 13750 sq ft
- Number of Sales and Meeting Professionals On-Site: 4
- Largest Room Capacity: 700
- Largest Room Measurement: 5445
- Smallest Room Measurement: 144
- Flip Chart and Markers
- Whiteboards
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- Name Cards and Holders Provided
- Pens, Pencils and Pads Provided
- 35 mm Slide Projector
- Cable Modem
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Breakfast Menu
Hot breakfast buffet at the Resaurant.
Chilled fruit juices, freshly baked muffins, danishes, croissants, choices of cereals, yogurt, cottage cheese, dry fruits, fresh cut fruits, French toast, pancakes, assorted breads, omelette station, scrambled eggs, bacon, ham, sausages and cinnamon buns.
The Complete Omelette
Our three-egg cheese and veggie omelet is cooked in real butter with Cheddar cheese, mushrooms and brocoli foiled inside. Served with skillet browned potatoes and choice of breakfast bread. An egg substitute is available at no additionnal charge.
Low-carb bacon and cheese omelette
Low-Carb selections served without breakfast potatoes or bread. Three-egg Omelette cooked in real butter with bacon and Cheddar cheese foldes inside. An egg subtitute is available at no additional charges.
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Daily Table d'Hôte
Californian Salad
An assortment of field greens, tossed with a dash of our home-made sweet vinaigrette topped with a marinated chicken breast, seasonal fresh fruits, avocados, garden fresh tomatoes, sweet peppers and cucumbers.
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Filet Mignon with Pepper Sauce
Tender Angus 8 oz beef char-grilled the way you like, lightly coated with a pepper sauce, served with fresh vegetables or French fries.
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Creativity comes in the most amusing forms, and when you set sights on the David Mach Matchhead Sculptures you will be surprised.
David Mach is the man behind these ingenious busts that take the shape of personalities, creatures, objects and many more. He has had several solo exhibitions and each one simply stands out from the rest. Born in Scotland, this master of matchstick wonders even sells his creations and many can be seen on his online gallery.
In this Matchhead sculptures series, David has chosen to fire up busts of personalities like Charlie Chaplin, Marilyn Monroe and many others. These detailed matchstick creations are a result of days of hard work, patience and precision. These colorful breathtaking busts are definitely impressive and admired by artists everywhere.
Flammable Celeb Busts (UPDATE)
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Welcome to the new Digital Gunfire forum!
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I just realized how international DG is today.The site is hosted in the USA and the stream is sourced here.The relay servers (that you use to listen to DG) are currently all in Sweden.My backup service runs out of Switzerland.Listeners.. all over the world!
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You can almost be guaranteed to earn bonus Miles & More miles for Best Western stays throughout the year. Sometimes it's Worldwide, sometimes it just Central Europe. The latter is what is today's Bonus Offer Highlight and the latest BW offer for Miles & More members. Right now M&M members will earn double miles for the first 3 stays and then triple miles for the next 3. Other bonuses added today to also look at are JetBlue's La Quinta stay bonus, Marriott's bonus for stays at the new AC Hotel Raleigh North Hills, and Qatar Airways Easy Deals update for discounted reward tickets.
The Highlight:
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For the first 3 stays during the promotional period you will get double miles. For stays 4 until 6 you'll receive triple miles.
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While there are many different ways to go about modifying your engine for increased performance, few beat the power per dollar ratio that forced induction can offer. Unlike naturally aspirated engines which ingest air that is pressurized only by natural atmospheric pressure, forced induction methods such as the use of a Supercharger or Turbocharger increase power by artificially pressurizing air, and forcing it into the engine. All things equal, this increased air when mixed with additional fuel means vastly larger amounts of power. While turbochargers and superchargers both increase power through this method, the actual ways they go about it are substantially different.
Superchargers generally use pulley systems that use the crank pulley's rotation to spin their compressors. It is because of this method of turning the compressor, that superchargers tend to amplify an engine's power band, in essence taking its original power delivery and increasing it. Superchargers generally replace the intake manifold on an engine, and tend to run at lower boost pressures. Increases in boost pressure are accomplished via the fitting of smaller compressor pulleys, which spin the compressor faster for a given engine speed.
Superchargers tend to be more reliable and easier to install than turbochargers, due to the fact that they generate their biggest power gains in areas where the engine is already designed to make peak power. Because of this gradual power delivery, engine stresses are more gentle and easier to manage, which translates to greatly reliability and better drivability due to the absence of turbo-lag.
Turbochargers, unlike Superchargers, use exhaust flow to power their compressors. Exhaust gas exiting the engine blows past the turbocharger's turbine, which causes it to spin. The turbine is attached to the compressor by a shaft, so as the turbine spins, so does the compressor. Air is drawn into the compressor, compressed and then sent into the engine itself.
Because the turbocharger is driven solely by exhaust gas, the size of the turbine, the amount of exhaust gas present, and profile of the turbine and compressor blades all have significant impact on their ideal operating speeds. Given these intricate details, turbochargers tend to be tricky to optimize. A larger turbocharger designed for high rpm operation will generally tend to take more time to spin up to speed, which is felt as a lag in power known as turbo lag. Smaller turbochargers in contrast, can be brought up to speed very quickly. Though their high rpm performance tends to suffer, as does the maximum boost pressure they can generate. Ideal performance is generally found by striking the best compromise between these two extremes. It should be noted however, that because of a turbocharger's potential for sudden, and potentially violent power delivery, stresses on the engine tend to be more severe than those seen in supercharged or naturally aspirated engines. This can lead to reliability concerns if proper restraint is not exhibited during use.
Turbochargers and Superchargers are key ingredients for power, but their delivery couldn't be more different. While each has its own upsides and downsides, if power is what you are after, neither is likely to disappoint.


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Sothis Quantième Spirit Of Moon: Watch of the day
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 1:52AM
Sothis Quantième Spirit Of Moon, aka Sothis Chrono 3
I wore this timepiece for quite a while.
It is a beautifully made watch, designed by the late Wolfgang Steinkrüger who started the firm in 1990 with Karina Steinkrüger.
Definitely a keeper.
All photographs Copyright © their respective owners.
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The moment an 11-year-old foster child found out she was going to be adopted was caught on camera, and it'll have you blubbing.
Teacher Jackie Alexander had the happy job of breaking the news to Tannah Butterfield, after she received a phone call to inform her that the girl's foster parents had won the case to adopt her, as well as two other children.
Alexander has since shared the girl's emotional reaction for the world to see.
Posting her story on the Love What Matters Facebook page on 10 October, the teacher wrote: "With permission from her mama, here is the beautiful moment. I cry as I type this. In 12 years at this job, this is by far my best moment ever."
Upon hearing the news, Tannah leapt into her teacher's arms to embrace her and refused to let go.
There's no sound on the video, but we can imagine there were a lot of delighted screams as Alexander revealed the news.
Alexander, who teaches at American Heritage of South Jordan in the US, explained she knew the family who were in the process of adopting their three foster children, all of whom attended her school.
"It's been hard to watch them fight this emotional battle," she wrote. "My love has grown for this family and I have learned so much from them as they have tried to remain positive despite many setbacks.
"I don't think even I could understand myself what that moment would feel like. To tell a little girl she gets her family forever takes the cake.
"I can't even describe that hug... and thank heavens her mum doesn't mind that I kissed her a million times, and a million more after the film cuts off."
Tannah will be adopted by Jen and Jeff Fisher, who have been her foster parents for two years. They are also adopting a two-year-old and a six-year-old.
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The idea of testing out purple eyeshadow is easily one of the most divisive beauty looks, but it's actually a shade that can work on every eye color and skin tone. Here are some tips on how to wear violet eyeshadow, and why it's one of the prettiest looks this season.
There's a purple eye shadow for everyone: The truth is that it's difficult to find the right shade of purple, simply because if you wear the wrong tone, you could end up looking bruised. Play around with different textures and consistencies to see what's a good match for you. The shade of violet that suits you depends on your eye colour and your skin tone. Also, it's all about how you blend it.
A soft lilac eyeshadow is so pretty: Lilac is a safe bet with purples as it's a soft and feminine eyeshadow. You get a hint of the trend without a full commitment to it. For a light wash of color on the lid, opt for a sheer formulation, and add a contour of a deeper tone by tracing an eye liner pencil along the lash line for a splash of colour. Depending on how far you want to take this trend, it all comes down to application. Use a wet brush to get an intense display of color for a more dramatic look at night.
Prep your lid for the perfect wear: For women with dark eyes, wearing a light purple on the lid can make the eye look grey and have a sallow finish. And often a pale or sheer lilac eyeshadow will disappear into the lid, depending on your skin tone or if there's discoloration. Use a primer or light base on the lid to be able to see more color, and if you have dark circles under your eyes, avoid wearing any purple eyeliner or shadow along the bottom of the eye. You may use a brighter colour on the inner eye.
Try a purple mascara or eye liner: It's all about the placement of colour so don't be afraid to experiment not only with tones, but the tools themselves. Take a purple eyeliner pencil and play around with the shape. Eyeliner is an easier introduction to colour for most people. Follow the natural curvature of the lash line and extend past the outer corner for a cat eye effect. Or try a purple mascara for a fun pop of colour and keep the rest of the face to a neutral palette. For a flirty night look, apply a dramatic purple eye shadow at the centre of the lid so when you blink it is flashy.
Get the right intensity of purple: The rich shade has been interpreted as metallic plum, smoky indigo and many other intensities of purple. It all comes back to how delicately or intensely you want to delve into this trend. Whether it's a violet smoky eye or a delicate purple eyeliner, simply draw it on, smudge it in and build on the colour, depending on your mood.
"It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed."
"Envy comes from wanting something that isn't yours. But grief comes from losing something you've already had."


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Frequently asked questions
The service
Will you rip me off?
No. We will send a receipt to acknowledge we are looking at your script. We always register our treatments and scripts at The Writers Guild of America in case we are working on a similar idea. It's always a good idea to register your script or treatment to protect yourself and only costs $20 a time. We prefer that you do as it saves this issue ever arising.
Will you be nice about my screenplay?
We will endeavour to give a balance of positive and negative constructive criticism. Finding out what works is as important as finding out what doesn't so we'll be sure to flag up what we like as well as what we think needs work. We certainly won't shy away from telling you how much work we think needs doing. That's the value of paying for this service rather than having your friends read it who might be polite no matter what they think.
How long will I have to wait?
We undertake to get the complete report back to you within seven days, but it may take less time. If through exceptional circumstances, we know it will take longer, we will let you know as soon as possible.
Can I request which "surgeon" reads my script?
No, at the moment the only way we can make our seven day guarantee and balance our existing workloads is to give scripts to whoever has time to read them. Sometimes one of us will say "this isn't my kind of thing - do you have time to read it?" but we try to assess each script on the basis of whether or not it achieves its own aims, rather than whether or not it is the kind of movie we would want to see?
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The Industry
What is a spec script?
A script written with no deal in the table, and therefore no guarantee anyone will buy it, but with the time and the freedom for the writer(s) to write whatever they want.
What is writing in development?
The opposite of writing on spec - writing (or rewriting) as part of a contract between you and a studio or production company. The upside is you're getting paid (yay!). The downside is you have to write to the time and specifications dictated by your paymasters, and you may get less for the script than you might have in the open market.
How do I know that the studio I send my script or treatment to won't rip off my idea?
Answer 1, because you registered it. Answer 2, because there's literally nobody in the world who they can pay less than you to write it for them.
Hey - I sold a script and now they want rewrites!
Yes, this is normal. Include as many notes as you possibly can with grace and good humour and look for ways to turn the note into an opportunity to improve the script. If you are certain that this one note is going to rip the heart out of your story, then dig your heels in and fight for it. Anything less than that, take the note.
Hey - I sold a script and now someone else is rewriting it!
Yes, this is normal. Get used to it, and hope that the new writer has some sympathy with the material and will bring something of themselves to enhance and strengthen it. Do the same when you are offered someone else's screenplay for rewriting.
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New maxi coat
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Jessica's Box
written and illustrated by Peter Carnavas
2015 (Kane Miller); Released in Australia in 2008
Source: Review copy provided by the publisher
** Available in March, 2015.
Jessica's mind was too busy for sleep. Her thoughts were already with tomorrow.
Jessica is facing her first day of school and she is nervous. What if she doesn't make friends? Despite the assurances of her family, Jessica takes no chances and places a secret something in her box. At lunchtime, her classmates gather around her box. When she shows what is in the box, they are not impressed. Despondent, Jessica tries something different the next day. It works as the class loves what is in the box. Unfortunately, they don't really notice Jessica and she is left with an empty box. It isn't until she accidentally discovers an important piece of life advice that Jessica finds friendship.
I have praised Peter Carnavas here and here before. Why? He may be the best author/illustrator that you don't know about. His stories are simple yet profound. Jessica's Box is a story about making friends and being yourself. Familiar subject? Yet in the hands of Carnavas, you have a sweet but not overly sweet tale and illustrations that make your heart melt. I can also count on a clever ending from him and this book doesn't disappoint.
In a primary classroom, there are always issues about friendship and getting people to like you. Jessica's Box is an indispensable resource that you can read to get students thinking about kindness and being themselves. A possible activity in the classroom would be to have students bring in a box with items about themselves that they can share with others. Older students could read this book and think about problem and solution.
Do yourself a favor and ask your librarian for books by Peter Carnavas. It will be worth the effort.
*Jules at Seven Impossible Things has a great post about this book right about here!


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I bought a new KoolScapes pond filtration system with a UV clarifier for my pond
at Home Hardware.
When I opened up the box I saw that it was not going to be as difficult as I thought to set it up. In fact
it was easy and it was up and running in no time.
The hardest part was deciding which fountain head I wanted to use.
I finally decided on this fountain because of the pleasant sound it created.
Now I hope the filtration system works and my pond clears up so I can see my fish. I will let you
know in a week or two.
I just had to include a picture of this pasque flower which was growing beside the pond. It self
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Chaka Khan - What cha' gonna do for me (320)
Saturday, 17 July 2010
Chaka Khan - What Cha' Gonna Do For Me
Chaka Khan - What cha' gonna do for me (320)
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To answer Chaka's question...about What I'ma do for her...exactly nothing baby. Because in my musical chronology of who is what, who did what, etc. etc - none surpasses the artistic diversity of the Empress of Funk, and musically speaking...cain't nobody (or was that Ain't Nobody), do nothing for her, because she needs no help.
This is the woman who has stepped outside of everyone's box. Okay...so you think she's just rhythm & blues...and then she gives you "I Feel For You" - yes, true enough r&b, but also one of - if not the first r&b record which incorporated the then (remember this was back in the 80's), ever more popular new music form know as hip-hop...with the signature "Chaka Khan...Chaka Khan...Let me rock you, Chaka Khan", courtesy of Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five front-man, Melle Mel, under the production of renowned record producer, Arif Mardin.
I could go on and on...but instead, I'll just say this: Chaka Khan is rhythm, blues, soul, funk, pop, jazz, gospel, standards, rock...and practically any other genre you might throw at her (other than possibly, classical).
If you don't know...you need to find out. For all the newcomers, do your research, check out her catalog, and discover (or for those already in the-know, re-aquaint yourself with) "The Voice", no...it's not Aretha, Barbara, Mariah, or Celine. For my money's worth (not to mention personal preference I suppose), "The Voice" will always refer to the often times imitated yet never duplicated...voice of Chaka Khan. Reign on Chaka...reign on!!
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Once the friend had gone home I settled down to do the last bit of dark blue I could reach (only have 22 left to do) and then the red (still have 3 stitches left of this colour) then I moved on to do some medium blue. Because I wanted to move the hoop so I could reach that last little corner I decided to first do the ear which I chose to use Kreinik 025 for a lighter shiny grey than the DMC E313 I was originally planning.
One thing I am less happy about is that none of the beads I have or recently got for the cheek area are ones that Wolf is happy with leading me to start wondering if I should stitch this area after all - it would only add another 286 stitches to the total so wouldn't take long to do but I don't want the same colours as I already have in use so I need to think this one through a bit more.
Total backstitches: 42.76 inches
Stitches left: 839
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Glenn A. Adams wrote: > If you wish to make a case for adopting xml:id, then I would be happy > to present it to the TT WG. Please do. > [GA] It was a requirement of DFXP to represent all information, > including style information, using an XML syntax to permit the use of > XML transformation and query technology such as XSLT and XQuery. Why is such a thing needed for *styling*. AFAIK styling has nothing to do with the semantics of the document nor can you extract meaning from it. >>> * Why does the specification refer to CSS2, which has been >>> revised? > > [GA] Because the referenced edition is the current REC listed on the > www.w3.org/TR page. I suggest the WG points to CSS2.1 as well as that is the most current CSS2 specification. Please see also this weblog entry: <http://ln.hixie.ch/?start=1111107793&count=1> ... where on of the authors of CSS2.1 explains that CSS2 should actually be CR. >>> * Why does the specification has so many namespaces? > > [GA] In order to create naming partitions based on varying > extensibility requirements. For example, we expect the primary > namespace to be very stable and to have few or any extensions over > time; however, we expect the TT Styling, TT Parameter, and TT > Metadata namespaces to incur significant extensions of varying rates > and purposes. Therefore, this usage is primarily intended to support > evolution and maintenance of the TT AF document types. Does this imply that the WG is planning to use namespaces for something they are not intended for, versioning? Please raise that as well with the WG, there are other (better) methods to make a language forward compatible. > [GA] The dates embedded in the namespace URIs will change (as > indicated by the editorial note at the end of section 5.1), but the > uses of different namespaces is not expected to change. But will it change when the specification reaches CR and remain stable? -- Anne van Kesteren <http://annevankesteren.nl/>Received on Tuesday, 22 March 2005 07:56:07 UTC
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