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We fail at bedtime. Regularly. They play with their toys like perfect angels at 11 pm and then lay in their beds and read. No parent wants to interrupt imaginary play time. And voluntary reading? We all want our kids to read more. Why can't this happen at 2 pm?
The Labit family really needs life to operate between 10 am and midnight. Any earlier and, well, I need to send apology notes in backpacks to the incredible teachers who manage to get my kids to sit in chairs and listen all day. Or not. Maybe it's just me who gets treated to the extra tender statements of love and adoration.
During spring break nobody has to get up, so our body clocks naturally slide into the rhythm we all prefer. Seven days later, the sleep train hits the proverbial concrete wall when the bus shows up at its regularly scheduled time anticipating eager-to-learn children and instead picks up children who would prefer to be horizontal.
This morning, as expected, the kids had a tough time getting up to go to school. I'd just like to say that I really tried. My daughter was spitting nails at me from the moment she opened her eyes. She got on the bus proclaiming that she's going to go STRAIGHT BACK TO BED WHEN SHE GETS HOME because it's not REALLY time for the bus.
"Mommy, don't you know that the clock is an hour WRONG?"
Truth, daughter. You speak the truth and so many parents agree with you.
My social media feeds are full of despair twice a year because the people who agree to have daylight savings time can't even remember the last time someone needed fifth meal at midnight, woke them up to go potty at 1am, claimed they NEEDED to play video games at 4am, had eight wide-open eyes staring enthusiastically at them at midnight, or had to feed those hungry eyes breakfast at 6:15am because they were so hungry their "legs wouldn't work".
Lawmakers should be required to babysit someone's bevy of little people the entire week after the time changes. If we shift *their* lives an hour and add those eight expectant eyes to their morning, we would never have daylight savings time ever again. Our teenagers have to take care of fake babies for a week in high school to help them learn newborn care. Perhaps a similar educational process would help lawmakers make better decisions about time changes that almost universally exhaust parents and educators twice a year. Just saying.
Broad overstatements and rants aside, I am thankful for the days they hand me flowers. It makes me feel like I'm winning. At least a little bit.
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This week a TV documentary here in the UK was promoting the Set Point Theory, so I thought I'd re-visit this idea as you might be interested.
The Set Point Theory says that your body can learn to prefer a higher weight, so that your Set Point becomes raised to a level that's overweight or even obese. Then, any attempt to lose weight will be doomed because your body automatically sets biological reactions in motion in order to return to that higher weight, which has now become your elevated Set Point.
The principle mechanism said to drive your body's attempts to regain the weight is your resting metabolic rate (RMR), which is said to slow down, resulting in a slower burning of calories. Badly behaving appetite hormones are also believed to drive this inevitable regain.
For example, if I'm 200lbs and I go on a diet and lose 60 of them, my body will make me – even force me – to regain those 60lbs, overriding anything I might do to stay slimmer. The phrase that's often used is that "the body biologically defends the elevated level of body fat mass."
I suggest two problems with this Theory.

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I follow a lot of art teacher blogs. Not that I'm teaching art right now (*sniff*) but I really enjoy looking through some of the great art projects other teachers come up with. And in the case of That Artist Woman's Mixed Media Owl project, I am sometimes inspired in my own work.
I started off by highjacking a tube of DR's liquid nails out of the garage and smearing half the tube onto two old canvases (I'm still working on the second one). Then I added some texture with some bits of wood and stuff while it was still wet. At this point I had a VERY vague idea of what I was going to create. I decided to just go with the flow and have fun.
That Artist Woman used wall spackle but I was too impatient to get started to go buy some, so I just searched the garage for something that would work. After the liquid nails dried (geez, hope DR doesn't need it for anything) I painted up the background.....sky, grass....
...and then I cut out a few pieces of cardboard and painted a few of them like some funky clouds and glued them on.....
...and the others I cut out and painted up for the buffalo and the grass in the foreground.
It isn't a great painting by any means but it was a lot of fun painting on texture and adding a three dimensional element. If I ever get back to teaching this is definitely something I would do with my students.
The second textured canvas is coming along and it wilder and crazier and has to do with dragons! I'm hoping to get that one done to share with you in a couple weeks.


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Shape Up with Hong Kong's HIIT this Summer
Two new-ish gyms, F45 and Hit45, currently reign supreme on the high intensity interval training fitness wave. Both focus on circuits, with movements done for 45 seconds each. Don't know how to choose? I went and did the legwork for you.
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The Workout: It's all about working through stations with a variety of equipment. The moves are versatile enough that you'll be challenged with your heart rate all the way up at each session, no matter what level you're at. Are you a beginner who never thought you'd be uttering the words "pull-up" or "deadlift"? You'll be doing them, alright.
The Studio: A 5-minute walk from the Sheung Wan MTR. One bare-bones medium-sized room with three unisex shower cubicles that double as changing rooms. Toilets outside.
The Music: On Saturdays, they have DJ mixes complete with a turntable, but we're not sure who mans it. To be honest, you're worked so hard you barely even notice the music.
Worth It? $300 per single class, $800 per week for unlimited classes, so it's worth it if you know you can make it to classes often. Free one-week trial pass (three classes max) available. Unit 101-102, 1/F, 135 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, 6990-2403, f45training.hk/sheungwan
The Workout: Workouts alternate between cardio on the special eco-friendly treadmills and moves with an aerobic step, free weights and kettlebells. The eco-friendly human-powered treadmills feel very free and natural due to the curved surface, but they take some getting used to as they stop abruptly when you stop and quicken the pace if you lean forward ever so slightly. The difficulty of the workout depends on how hard you work yourself, because moves are relatively beginner-friendly.
The Studio: Right up on Stanley Street near the Central MTR. Relatively small, in a dark, L-shaped room. Gendered changing rooms with lockers are clean and new, but small—only two shower stalls available.
The Music: Playlist depends on the trainer—last time, we ran and lifted to the dulcet rapping of Drake and a Baby Bash remix.
Worth It? $270 per single class, $1,250 for five. Free first trial available.1/F, Abdoolally House, 20 Stanley St., Central, 2724-4226, hit45hk.com


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Good morning!
It's not often you're treated to a morning post, but today is an exception. I had to be up (relatively) earlier in order to check out of the hostel (well, out of the room, at least), but now have to wait until 13:30 for my bus to take me to Salta. Unfortunately, my decrepit body is once again proving a (literal) pain in the neck, because I woke up at the crack of dawn with a very stiff (and sore) neck/shoulder. I'm not sure whether I can place the blame on the bed, the slightly stressful day I had yesterday, or just the fact that I'm getting old. Whatever the cause it's rather annoying (especially being, as it is, hot on the heels of my back). Oh well, I'm sure I'll survive...
Anyway, I've only got one day to report (the updates have been as regular as my bowels of late), so I had better let you know what I got up to yesterday:
Tuesday 28th December 2010
After taking an age to get to sleep (it was flippin' hot and sticky in the dorm) and observing the strange antics of my dorm-mate who got up and left in the middle of the night (after only arriving at about 10pm), in the end I had quite a good night's sleep. The period from about 4-10am is definitely the coolest, and with ear-plugs in to guard against early morning birdsong, traffic and kitchen clatter, it's the ideal time to get some solid sleep (no such luck this morning with my neck as sore as it was).
Breakfast was a disappointing affair. The orange juice was nice (with bits even!) and the bread and coffee were okay, but everything was rationed in very small portions, so there was no mammoth gorging like in other hostels! ;-) I then decided to plan my next move, so set about searching for hostels in Tafi del Valle and Cafayate, which were my next intended destinations. And this is where the day started to go downhill. First of all, the main hostel in Tafi sounded decidedly hippified and grungy, so I thought I would head straight to Cafayate. But there was virturally no availability for the entire period up to and including New Year. Bummer. I wasn't sure I wanted to take the risk of turning up on spec, so I looked into alternative options instead. There was availability in a few hostels in Salta, so with the different options in mind, I went out to explore Tucuman and see what kind of decision I made in the process.
Tucuman is, in layout and buildings and people, much like any other Argentinian city. There are a handful of colonial buildings, dotted among a random assortment of other architectural styles (including one very random newly-built, Georgian-style townhouse I noticed!). The streets follow the now familiar grid pattern. There are squares dotted here and there. There are battered old cars. There are men with moustaches. The pavements are uniformly uneven. But what is different is the atmosphere, both literally and metaphorically. The humidity lends an air of tropical decay. Things are lusher and greener here. Bryophytes cling to the trees. Familiar varieties of tropical fruit can be spotted in peoples gardens: mangoes, avocados, loquats. Assorted herbage sprouts from neglected plots. Trees are enlivened with splashes of floral colour (frangipani, hibiscus, unknown species). People's skin feels damp to the touch and glistens with sweat (I am basing this on my own skin, rather than from going around touching people!). This is very different from the dusty, wild-west feel of cities further south. And I rather like it.
However, I did feel a bit folorn, wandering around, not really knowing where to go next. I felt a bit of a stranger in this strange tropical city. This feeling of being a bit "lost" wasn't helped by my search for a cash machine. I hadn't had a problem before, but had heard many fellow travellers complain about the lack of availability and massive queues whenever you did manage to find one. Well, typically (as I was down to my last 2 pesos [about 30p] in cash), today was the day that I struggled to get out money. In the city centre the queues were about 40 people deep, so I decided to head back to the hostel (via the supermarket) and hope to find a cashpoint en route. I thought my luck was in when I found 2 cash points without anyone waiting. But, alas, no, they were both without cash (waiting until you had gone trough the whole process before telling you this, mind, and thus causing some momentary anxiety about whether or not your account would be charged as a result [which I don't think it has]). I then spent a good half hour on a fruitless wander around some rather less salubrious areas of Tucuman, looking (increasingly desperately) for another cash point (at least I didn't have any money to steal). Finally, success! The queue was only 3 deep (although the bloke in front spent about 20 minutes doing something...), and once inside the little cubicle, I extracted my 900 pesos and skipped off the supermarket...
After lunch, and motivated as much as anything by a desire to be with other international travellers (fear not Argentinian readers - it's not that I don't love you, it's just that sometimes I feel the need to be with other "strangers"... especially solo travellers, who are, naturally, easier to talk to!), I decided to head to Salta for New Year, and see if I could meet some more people from overseas! Thus, I made the rash move of actually booking a hostel (using hostelbookers for the first time - let's hope it actually works!). I'll let you know in due course how it works out.
A bit of a siesta was required after all the umming and aahing of the morning, after which I headed back out into the city to make further explorations and head over to the bus station to get my ticket for tomorrow. Nothing particularly exciting to report. Similar feelings to the morning: tropical feeling, slightly rough around the edges, some nice buildings, lots of attractive people (as everywhere in Argentina). The weather was cloudy for the first time in ages (oh, it had rained the night before but it had been sunny in the morning) and was noticeably cooler in the afternoon as a result. Oh, and I aborted one supermarket visit after noticing queues that were about 20 people long!
After a second (successful supermarket trip - some cheap fennel purchased!), I came back to the hostel and showered. As I set about making pasta with fennel and blue cheese, I started speaking to a group of 5 Argentinian girls who had arrived earlier in the day. They were really nice and invited me to eat with them. After faltering attempts at Spanish (on which they [unbelievably] complimented me), they revealed that they all spoke English (one of them almost perfectly) and we spent the evening chatting, playing Pictionary and generally having a fun time. All of which goes to show how important it is to remain positive while travelling: those moments when you feel a bit lonely and dejected can soon be brought round by meeting some nice people and finding that you have connections with (almost) everyone - it's just a matter of somehow breaking the ice and finding a way to initiate the conversation.
Well, I really need a pee, so I will leave it there for now (people must wonder why I am rocking in my chair!).
I hope all is well back at home (or in your respective corners of the world)!
All the best,
Oh yes, I was once again asked the time by a person sitting in a doorway. This has happened quite regularly and Adrian's theory is that people recognise that you (assume Devon accent) "baint be from around these parts" are curious to find out if you can speak Spanish. At least now I can tell the time in Spanish (rather than offering them my watch face for them to tell their own time).


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I'm all for the anti-bullying stuff. A few years ago my kid was younger about 8 or 9 and he was getting bullied by an older and much bigger child, it was so bad he would come home with bruises and the school and school district refused to do anything about it so we ultimately had to go the police to get something done about this. It shouldn't have had to come to that, school is supposed to be safe, I'm entrusting my child's safety when he's there. The principal actually yelled at me about it like it was my fault somehow that they let this kid do this to my child. Anyway, STOPit has just been launched for iOS and Android and it's an anti-cyberbullying app, and I think it's a good idea but it costs $10. I'm sorry but that's wrong, put ads on it, ask for donations, if you really want to help children then give them something like this for free, don't charge them for it. I'm thinking the company is betting parents will buy this for their kids to protect them, but the app strikes me as something maybe a child would want to get themselves and maybe not let their parents know about it. I don't know, I just think it should be free… maybe I'm wrong, but I don't think so.. There's a quote in the PR below about how he wants to empower children with an outlet to feel safe. That sounds great, but again, don't charge them for it, at $10 it looks like he just wants to empower his wallet or bottom line as it were… Some info below for you..
STOPit, a powerful tool which allows victims and witnesses of cyberbullying to "stand tall, tell all" announced its official launch today. Only 1 in 10 children that have been a victim of cyberbullying will inform a parent or trusted adult of their abuse. The app empowers children that have been exposed to cyberbullying, whether as a victim or bystander, to anonymously and securely take immediate action. This enables them to seek help by efficiently informing trusted adults and school officials in order to stop the devastating effects of vicious cyber predation before it is too late.
Available in two versions: the individual version enables parents to empower their kids and the school version enables schools to empower their entire student body to fight cyberbullying. STOPit takes a four-pronged approach to putting a halt to cyberbullying using various fully customizable features for each individual child:
The STOPit button: "Stand Tall Tell All" empowers users to capture offensive material and send to preselected trusted adults including school officials.
The HELPit button: "A Shoulder to Lean On" provides a gateway for children to seek help and advice around the clock, including talk and text options with a national crisis support network.
The FRIENDit button: "Always Anonymous Upstander" allows witnesses of cyberbullying to capture offensive material and anonymously send to preselected trusted adults including school officials.
The REPORTit button: "Secure Protection" enables children to document and report evidence when cyber predation escalates to a dangerous level. When cyber predators target a child, the threatening evidence can be sent to trusted adults or law enforcement officials.
Additionally, the exclusive DOCUMENTit system for schools allows administrators to manage incident reports in real-time and track response efforts, thereby maintaining detailed documentation to support any investigation.
"There are countless online platforms that give children the opportunity to hide behind their smart phones and computers to victimize others." stated Todd Schobel,President of STOPit. "My goal is to empower children with an outlet in which they feel safe to stop it. Children will go so far as to take their own lives when dealing with the emotional consequences of cyberbullying and I want to put an end to it."
To learn more about how the STOPit app can put an end to cyberbullying, please visit stopitcyberbully.com.


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Looking back on Amber & Trevor's wedding last October brings up some pretty fond memories. Despite it threatening to rain all day, the weather held and they were able to have their outdoor fall wedding in the mountains!
I loved everything about their day. Amber and Trevor are the type of people that are a pleasure to be around; they both very confident in who they are and have easy-going personalities. They love Fernie and spend as much time here as they can doing their favourite activities, so it was fitting that they chose to have their wedding at one of the best mountain settings around, Island Lake Lodge.
They had a perfect timeline for their day; lots of time before the ceremony for us to get some portraits of them in this amazing mountain setting, a mid-afternoon ceremony at I Dew Point, and then straight into their cocktail hour so they could spend time with their families & friends who celebrated the day with them.
Kevan and I shot their wedding together, and going into their day we talked with Amber & Trevor about a crazy idea we had for their ceremony involving a canoe. They were excited about it, trusted us whole-heartedly, and we were able to capture the ceremony from a truly unique perspective (despite some chuckles from their wedding guests!).
Thank you Amber & Trevor for including us in your wedding! It was an honour to spend the day with you and tell your story!
Amber & Trevor love doing Spartan races, so fitting that their kissing game required people to training exercises like pushups and burpees. Props to the girl in the bottom right who did more pushups than I can count in heels and a dress to keep them kissing!


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All options for Singles in Sunderland at a glance.
Although research shows that more and more people in the UK are actually single, several surveys have found that most British people want a partner to make their already perfect lives a bit more perfect. The same applies to Sunderland: A large number of singles in Sunderland are ready to accept flirting in hopes of meeting their ideally suited match. This page introduces you to some interesting places and activities, public events, and websites that are highly recommended by the DatingAdvisor content team for the flirt-friendly singles in Sunderland.
With a large number of singles living in Sunderland, it isn't hard to find a person who is open to flirting. Some dating websites and places are perfect for meeting your companion, while others are lame; we know where sparks could fly high when you are together.
Below the best options for Singles in Sunderland:
1. For those who know exactly what they want
Apps and sites to meet people
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These are the best sites for Singles
2. For the party people in Sunderland
Perfect events and partys to get in touch and flirt
Sunderland Festival of Running
You won't need to put on your running shoes to enjoy this festival in Sunderland. With food and entertainment on offer, flirting is guaranteed.
Sunniside Live Festival
Enjoy this afternoon of entertainment in Sunderland. The combination of this beautiful venue and unparalleled artists guarantees a crowd of fun-loving romantic singles.
Sunderland Summer Food Fest 2017
The very best food and drink from all over the UK is available at this Sunderland festival, attracting flirtatious singles for fun and romance.
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Places and public locations in Sunderland good for a flirt
Keel Square
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Barnes Park
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In this Instructable I am going to show you how to make a 3D printed custom "hitch cover plate".
I will show you a little bit about how I made my design from scratch in Tinkercad, but I will not go into enough detail to teach you Tinkercad or any other design program for that matter.
I chose my college logo for this project, designed it in Tinkercad, and printed it in PLA with a Dremel Idea Builder printer. I then designed a receiver for the hitch, printed it and glued the logo to the receiver.
This is also the first time that I painted one of my 3D prints. I used acrylic paints that I applied with a brush and I was pleased with the coverage and looks.
Tools needed:
Computer with a design program (I used Tinkercad because that is the only program I have learned thus far. I say thus far as I am just now starting to learn Fusion 360, but I have a long way to go to becoming proficient.)
3D printer or printing service
Drill and drill bit
Paints and paint brush
5 minute epoxy
Time (Design time and print time)
Step 1: Design Phase
I printed a picture of my school's logo for reference and started to design as close as I could to the actual logo. With Tinkercad the design tools available are basic shapes and you need to be able to visualize your design in these basic shapes and how to combine them to form more complicated shapes. For instance the lower part of the paw with GRIZ written on it is constructed of two ovals and three boxes. See the notes on the photo which better illustrates this.
The toes are made up of one oval and several boxes to "cut" the angles. See the notes on the photo which better illustrates this.
The claws are thin triangles with squares to cut the angles.
These shapes all combine to form groups and then are moved into the appropriate space in the design and locked in to place by "Grouping".
I used the available letters in Tinkercad and added squares to shape them to match the font that I wanted.
Each of the components in this build has a different height to create depth.
In designing the receiver I made the plate on the receiver the same size as the logo plate in order to make the glue bond the strongest that I could. I also added center structure to the receiver to strengthen it.
Step 2: 3D Printing, Painting, and Assembling
I printed the components of this build in colors of filament that I had on hand since I planned on painting the logo in my school's colors to match the actual logo.
It took less than an hour to print the logo and over 3 hours to print the receiver.
I painted the logo with acrylic paint and a thin brush. Then I glued the logo to the receiver plate with 5 minute epoxy which I find works well for bonding parts printed in PLA and ABS.
I drilled the hole for the keeper pin with a step bit and then installed the receiver to the truck with the pin. I did not get a photo of this, but if you line up the hole in the center of the receiver all should line up.
Step 3: Duplicate the Idea
I am sure that you do not have any desire to copy and print my school's logo, but you can take my receiver file and design your own custom logo plate to glue to it. For instance you may know someone who is getting married? Why not make one for their wedding. Maybe you know someone who graduating? How about a "Class of 2017" plate. Ideas are limited only to your imagination.
I have attached the receiver .STL file and the Class of 2017 .STL file if you want to use them, but I will not share the university logo shown here, only because I do not wish to have Trademark issues.
Good luck on your builds and as always questions or feedback is welcome.
Step 4: Printable .STL Files
Here are the files for the Receiver and the Class of 2017 plate.


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Bouquets are pretty much a "must have" for brides and their bridesmaids, traditionally speaking anyway. However it may be hard to find an alternative to the run of the mill, pesticide laden, gmo produced flowers that are the general norm in most flower shops. While in many places you may be able to find locally grown or organic flowers, I am really loving these super creative alternatives all those crafty people out there are coming up with.
For instance, buttons! Seriously, who doesn't love buttons? I have
friends who horde these colorful little guys like gold! If you are
planning on having a fun, girly, crafty style wedding, think about a
button bouquet. If you are like me, you probably have friends willing to
fork over some of their stash to help make your bouquet, or just hit up
a used clothing/housewares store, they always have miscellaneous button
bags for around $3! Also, how sweet are button boutonnieres? Cute way
to tie in a theme here people!
And if buttons aren't your thing (what gives?), what about vintage brooches? These can make an absolutely stunning bouquet, and add a serious glam factor, or they can make a colorful statement to a simple gown. I am willing to bet you have some of your grandmothers old costume jewellery laying around? If not, vintage clothing stores always have a good selection as well. They can even be made to coordinate with your wedding colors. Reduce Reuse Recycle! (it's an oldie but a goodie)
Another option is paper. Use recycled paper to create beautiful, origami style paper flower bouquets. They have a similar effect, are relatively inexpensive (provided you are able to DIY or wrangle some crafty friends to help), and you can add a touch of personality. Use pages from a dictionary, your favorite book, or maybe old comics? (if you are among the nerd inclined).


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Emotional expressions preferentially elicit implicit evaluations of faces also varying in race or age
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Both facial cues of group membership (race, age, and sex) and emotional expressions can elicit implicitevaluations to guide subsequent social behavior. There is, however, little research addressing whethergroup membership cues or emotional expressions are more influential in the formation of implicitevaluations of faces when both cues are simultaneously present. The current study aimed to determinethis. Emotional expressions but not race or age cues elicited implicit evaluations in a series of affectivepriming tasks with emotional Caucasian and African faces (Experiments 1 and 2) and young and old faces (Experiment 3). Spontaneous evaluations of group membership cues of race and age only occurred when those cues were task relevant, suggesting the preferential influence of emotional expressions in the formation of implicit evaluations of others when cues of race or age are not salient. Implications for implicit prejudice, face perception, and person construal are discussed.
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by Tyler Roaix
Central Connecticut State University Athletic Director Paul Schlickmann, is leaving the school after being hired at Fairfield University for the same position.
Since being hired in April 2010, Schlickmann has led the athletic department to improvements in seemingly every fashion.
CCSU athletes have been successful on the field and in the classroom during Schlickmann's tenure. With 17 Northeastern Conference championships over the past seven years, Central ranks tied for second in the conference during that time period.
But academic success was a focus for Schlickmann as well. An incredible 168 student athletes placed on the most recent NEC honor roll, according to the CCSU Athletic Department's website.
"CCSU is a great school with a lot of great kids," Schlickmann said. "I can't describe how amazing it feels to have developed relationships with these people along the way."
Christopher Galligan, Vice President for Institutional Advancement at CCSU, shared what Schlickmann has meant to the university.
"He has done so many great things for us," Galligan shared. "Our involvement with the community has been the highlight for me. We stress this as a university, but our athletes have been incredible in that aspect. And obviously Paul is a huge part of that."
Schlickmann shared the same sentiment about working with the community in and around New Britain. He admitted that seeing how young kids looked at student-athletes like heroes, being able to better their lives was very rewarding. So much so, that he was moved to tears at times.
With Schlickmann's departure, Central now has to go about finding a new Athletic Director to take over. According to Galligan, there is no timetable as to when the search will begin.
"It's tough because we have to take the economic climate of the state into consideration. Let's not forget that Connecticut still doesn't have a budget," Galligan confessed. "We have to do what's best for the university so we won't rush into anything."
Galligan also admitted that the university will rely on the entire staff within the athletic department to run the day-to-day operations. An official announcement regarding the future of CCSU athletics could come as early as this week.
The most interesting part, is that Schlickman never thought something like this was in the cards. In fact, he was shocked to get the call from Fairfield and hearing they were interested in him.
But when he was introduced as the new Athletic Director at Fairfield in front of his father, who is a Fairfield alumnus, he described the feeling as "purely special."
"It's amazing how life has an amazing way of coming full circle when you least expect it."
Despite looking forward to a great opportunity at Fairfield University, Schlickmann couldn't help but look back and feel sentimental.
"This was my first shot at being an athletic director. I will forever be grateful for my time at CCSU. The camaraderie and spirit these kids have shown. It just goes to show you that we really take pride when we talk about what it means to me a Blue Devil."
Schlickmann's first day at Fairfield University will be Monday, Sept. 11.


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The Rolla volleyball team (4-3) bounced back from a tough loss on Wednesday by dominating Union in a two set sweep on Thursday, Sept. 13.
Rolla got out to a hot start with a 25-10 win in the first set, before finishing off the night with a 25-16 win. The Lady Bulldogs were able to get those two sweeps thanks to a much improved passing and hitting night on Thursday. Sophie Moreland had a great night passing, with a 2.77 percentage on a three-point scale. Rolla used that improved passing to have 20 kills and just four errors.
Rebecca Janke was Rolla's top hitter on the night with seven kills on nine attempts. Shelby Ply and Megan Brown each added five kills in the win, while Sophie Parsons chipped in with two and Kayla Copeland added one more. Loran Pritchett and Parsons tied for the team lead in assists with eight. Janke and Ply each had eight earned points in the victory.
"We played well last night," said head coach Stephanie Pritchett on the win. "Great passing, great hitting, good defense and good blocking!"
The JV and freshmen also had hard-fought wins on the night. the JV swept their match, but it didn't come easy. They needed more than 25 points to win each set, but strong finishes gave them the sweep 26-24, 27-25. The freshmen dropped their first set 20-25, but pulled off two great wins in the second and third sets 25-23, 25-23.
Rolla's busy week doesn't slow down quite yet, as they'll play in the Show Me Show Down at West Plains on Saturday. They'll play pool play games against Mt. Home, Harrison, Ark. and Blair Oaks. The JV and freshmen will also play in tournaments, as the JV plays in the Jefferson City Invitational and the freshmen play in the Helias Ninth Grade Tournament.


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Hatchet III (2013)
The Hatchet films have always been more of a love letter to horror fans than anything else. Writer/Director Adam Green is certainly talented enough to create artsy, thought provoking films (see: Spiral). However Hatchet and it's sequel, the aptly titled Hatchet II, seem to come more from the movie wishlist of of a 15 year old than from the man who produced the amazingly haunting Frozen.
I loved the first Hatchet film. I thought it was charming, heartfelt, scary and disgusting all at once. The sequel, I felt, was more mean spirited. It lacked the innocence and love that a person can only feel extremely early in their career. Truthfully, it just wasn't that good of a film. It certainly was not on par with the first film and not in the same stratosphere as Spiral and Frozen (as a side note - I love the one word film titles. For someone who's not the best typist, it's a godsend.) So with one tremendous film and one so so to bad film behind it, Hatchet III is birthed into the world...or should I say the swamp.
Picking up right where the last film left off, Hatchet III rejoins Marybeth (Danielle Harris) after she has shot series psycho, Victor Crowley (Kane Hodder) in the head, blowing his face off in the process and walking away. But this is Victor Crowley, so we know it's not over, after all what would the rest of the film be about? Crowley attacks Marybeth as she wanders through the carnage from the first two films. She kills him again. This time dismembering him with his own monster chainsaw in the process. Finally able to escape, she makes her way back to civilization and stumbles, still covered in blood, into the local police station.
After recounting her story to a disbelieving sheriff (Zach Galligan), she is locked up. Sheriff Fowler assembles a search party to look for, what he believes to be Marybeths victims. At the swamp they sift through the carnage, coming across the still dismembered body of Victor Crowley in the process. Zipped up in a body bag, Victor suddenly starts to regenerate. The carnage is on! Again!
The rest of the plot is unnecessary. You know it's going to be cheesy. You know it's going to predictable. Even the most unseasoned horror fan can call most of the beats of the film. But that's not important. What's important is Hatchet III recaptures the tongue in cheek love of the genre that permeated the first film. It's almost as if Green went and watched all the ridiculously lame ways movie baddies are killed and resurrected, then decided to try and out cheese them all. It works because we know Green isn't some fly by night hack. He's a legitimate creative force. If he wanted to invent a better way to kill Victor Crowley he could of. If he wanted to come up with a better way to resurrect Victor Crowley he could of. But that's not the point of Hatchet III. It's a love letter to the genre not a masters thesis on it.
Much like the previous films, Green populates the cast with a who's who of genre faves. There is a line on Kiss Alive III where Paul Stanley says "This one has one of those beginning's where you go 'Oh yeah! I know that one!'" That's how it feels to watch Hatchet III cycle through it's plethora of horror stars. "Oh yeah! I know that person!"
In the end you are not watching Hatchet III because you think it will be Citizen Kane or even Alien. You are watching it because you want to laugh, see crazy amounts of gore and maybe some boobs. Sadly there is none of the latter, although there is a Danielle Harris shower scene with an awesome tattoo that may or may not be hers (I'm too lazy to look) - but sadly no boobage. Although, half the interwebs are filled with porn, so my guess is if you really needed to see some boobs, there are far more efficient ways to do so other than sitting through Hatchet III.
Hatchet III is a fun gore filled romp that's a definite return to form for the franchise. It wears it's heart on it's sleeve - just like we want it to. It's streaming now on various VOD systems. Check it out.
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I've been playing around with Spring 3 lately, and I'm starting to find the value again in having an XML configuration/deployment descriptor within my EJB work. In all the annotation hype for EJB3, I wonder if we haven't lost sight of the flexibility that text based configuration can bring us in regards to injecting resources into our beans. Sure XML can be tedious but with the amount of great XML tooling available, is that a good reason not to use the XML options? We can get autocomplete, validation and syntax highlighting out of the box. I personally use Eclipse but other IDEs have the capability. Unfortunately we can see the annotation vs XML debate spiral mostly into personal preference. Sure having the configuration for an external resource in the code is great - if it rarely changes. If you have constant change (say on a per environment basis) perhaps a text based approach is better. Text based configuration is perhaps easier for us to create scenarios for our testing.
I've recently had the problem where I've had to change the JDBC driver for a DataSource due to environment issues. The ORM work is done by JPA. The annotation on the EntityManager points to a particular persistence unit. Great, because that's hardly ever going to change. If we do change the persistence unit, it may have an impact on the rest of the codes behaviour so going into the source is worth it. However there are two different persistence unit configurations - one for production (in the container) and the other for unit testing (out of the container). These are configured in the persistence.xml, and the code is oblivious. Just as it should be.
Unfortunately the wheel is reinvented too many times. Are we really doing anything different by the fact that we need configurable code? I admire an engineers ability to solve the problem. That's what we get paid for. Maybe bundle a properties file in the JAR, find it on the classpath (and load it). Maybe there is a property that we can then use to do a JNDI lookup to get a handle/reference to a DataSource. But why would you do that when you have the <resource-ref> tag available to you in the deployment descriptor.
The beauty of course is that ${propertyName} can be substituted in by your build framework. The Ant <expandproperties> filter is great for this. You're also within the spirit of the framework, and hopefully your code is more maintainable, with no custom loading and no lookups. Of course you may have this requirement across multiple beans so you may have to replicate your custom code across those beans. Ugly!! If you're worried about people not being able to trace what's going on, place a comment over the class attribute "This is configured in the deployment descriptor". That of course is a no brainer because good developers always document their code for future readers ;).
On a technical note, there is an unfortunate pitfall to using deployment descriptor features like a <resource-ref> that can frustrate a developer and make him/her reach for their own custom solution. Say within a bean you have
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MR.PORTER introduces Officine Panerai to watch category
MR PORTER, a prominent online destination for men's style launche the Italian high-end sports watchmaking brand Officine Panerai last October 19 with a curated selection of 25 timepieces from across the brand's iconic Luminor and Radiomir collections, along with an Officine Panerai Table Clock, a transparent glass sphere with two fascinating views of the timepiece.
"As consumers yearn for something unique in style and aesthetic from a curated edit, alongside top customer service and advice – Officine Panerai's iconic collections will give our growing fine watch category an entire new dimension of offering, which I'm sure our customers will be excited to explore", said Toby Bateman, Managing Director, MR PORTER.
"Officine Panerai is delighted to be on board of the most globally recognisable online retail destination for men. The selected line-up of Luminor and Radiomir models is the perfect offer for all gentlemen in search of a high-end sport watch with a distinctive design," added Angelo Bonati, CEO, Officine Panerai.
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Officine Panerai is a unique combination of heritage, Italian design and fine Swiss craftsmanship. Each new model expresses authenticity, creativity and passion: values renewed year after year in every new collection and deep-rooted in Florence and in the world of sea.
The Officine Panerai timepieces launching on MR PORTER include Luminor with 14 models and Radiomir with 11 models.
The unmistakable identity of Officine Panerai stands on the Luminor case, with distinguished great innovation of the crown-protecting device with lever, which ensures excellent water-resistance for the watch. The Radiomir is the first watch designed by Officine Panerai in 1936, a very resistant watch with generous dimensions cushion shape and wire loop strap attachments welded directly to the case.
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Since any New York City cinephile has a nearly suffocating wealth of theatrical options, we figured it'd be best to compile some of the more worthwhile repertory showings into one handy list. Displayed below are a few of the city's most reliable theaters and links to screenings of their weekend offerings — films you're not likely to see in a theater again anytime soon, and many of which are, also, on 35mm. If you have a chance to attend any of these, we're of the mind that it's time extremely well-spent.
The best retrospective of 2018 thus far is the Sylvia Chang series, which wraps up with Edward Yang, King Hu, Jia Zhangke, and the woman herself.
A few more Kubrick films screen this weekend.
What did Hitchock and Jarmusch have in common? Birds, it turns out.
Restorations of A Fistful of Dollars and The Changeling are now playing.
Quad Cinema
Chang Cheh's Martial Lore is the subject of a large retrospective, while Jean Cocteau's restored Les parents terribles has begun playing. See our exclusive trailer premiere of the latter here.
Village East
The new, "unrestored" 70mm print of 2001: A Space Odyssey is, thanks to Christopher Nolan, now playing.
Museum of the Moving Image
The next stage of the Agnès Varda retrospective is underway.
Bill Gunn's Personal Problems screens this weekend.
Museum of Modern Art
Fox Film Corporation restorations offer, among other things, a lot of Raoul Walsh.
Ernst Lubitsch's Rosita has been restored and shows on Friday.
Anthology Film Archives
Boom for Real has occasioned a series of Sara Driver's touchstones. Turns out she has good taste.
"1968 on Screen" brings the revolution to you.
Nitehawk Cinema
A print of Eraserhead screens at midnight, while M*A*S*H and Matilda play.
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I'm all about the hydration especially when summer comes along. Iced tea has always been a firm favourite when the weather gets hot, but it's always in the back of my mind that I should maybe try something without caffeine.
Last year when I started running I was on the look out for a drink that was refreshing and tasty but was something other than water, post race. I'd heard a little about coconut water and when I saw Vita Coco in a store I bought one. It's an odd taste when you first try coconut water, because for some reason you expect it to taste like coconut milk… well I did. My surprise was a positive one and I became hooked! I bought the stuff in bulk from Costco and always had a bottle in my bag to drink as soon as I'd finished a race. I don't know why but it seemed to bring me back to myself after the running delirium that I usually suffer!
When a friend asked me what they could bring for me to eat or drink at the end of my half marathon a few months ago the only thing I asked for was Vita Coco!
Since then they've brought out loads of flavours and I was lucky enough to be sent a box full of the lovely stuff to try and review so I can share with you how amazing it is. Now you're probably thinking why Vita Coco – isn't all coconut water the same? Well, no. I was spoiled by the fact that I chose this brand first, but will admit when out and about I have tried other brands – and other brands are just bleurgh. Some are made from concentrate and taste milky. One I tried tasted exactly like Ferrero Rocher flavoured water (really odd and not at all nice). So I stick to Vita Coco.
Pictured are all the flavours they sent me, and I have also bought some of their new lemonade flavour myself to try.
Their coconut water is 100% natural, pasteurized goodness which means it's suitable for pregnant ladies. It's gluten and dairy free, kosher and is vegan approved. It's packed full of electrolytes (which is why it's so good after a run) and contains no fat or cholesterol. All the sugars are natural from their fruit purees and juices. All these factors make it amazing and healthy and really good post workout, but especially post run or bike, I have found.
So what were the flavours like?
Let's start with plain original coconut water, which is really anything but plain. It's refreshing and mildly coconutty. It's delicious and wonderful and you just have to try it! Peach and Mango was the first flavoured carton I tried. I found it really pleasant with the fruit flavours subtle enough that neither overpowered the other. Orange was tasty, even though I don't really like orange flavoured things it was refreshing and not too acidic. Acai and pomegranate was an odd taste that I couldn't compare with anything for a long while. I drank it from the carton so I don't know what colour the juice was but it tasted red and kind of grapey – after a while the only comparison I could make was cloudy honeydew melon! Pineapple was definitely my favourite of the flavoured waters. I'd tried this flavour for the very first time at my half marathon and it was amazing and refreshing. The burst of pineapple and refreshing coconut had echos of pina colada (which I love!) and was amazing on my taste buds after two and a half hours of running and warm water!
Since then I have bought a load of cartons from Costco as they've just started stocking the flavours – and also the new lemonade!
I adore american lemonade so when I heard Vita Coco were bringing out their own version I was so excited. I bought a couple of cartons from Whole Foods and was really pleased with the product. It's got a very strong lemony flavour, so not subtle like the others so you can only call it lemonade rather than coconut water with lemon. It might be slightly strong for me since I suffer with heartburn when I have very acidic foods but I will definitely try it again!
Vita Coco have made a few packaging improvements since I first started buying it, mainly the screw top on the small cartons. There used to be a foil lid that you peeled back to drink, or stuck a straw into, but now they've added a lid which is resealable – good idea Vita Coco! Although saying that it was very easy to gulp the whole lot down after a run!
So the verdict is – drink coconut water and make sure it's Vita Coco – you'll never go back!
Vita Coco provided me with some free samples to review, but I have spent lots of my own money on their product in the past and will continue to in the future, coz it's just so darn yummy! All the opinions in this review are my own. Now go and make some opinions on their product of your own!


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So we finally made it to Bubby's, after repeated suggestions from one of the blog's readers (thanks Ttrockwood!). Not ghat this place was not on my list, Jodi mentioning it several times and raving about their brunch and biscuits that I tried one time, when she brought back one from a brunch with her cousin Rebecca. Instead of going to the one in TriBeCa, we decided to go to the location close to the High Line.
It was a Monday and the place was packed. What I noticed and found interesting there is that the food was served by the kitchen staff and not our waitress; I wonder if they share tips...Hopefully they do. At first, I ordered a double espresso that was good, but small...
To start our meal, we decided to go with the deviled eggs.
There were two eggs and I could definitely taste the hints of mustard in it. It was not the best deviled eggs ever, but it was good.
For her entrée, Jodi ordered the veggie burger and asked to replace fries with a salad, change that they gracefully made.
The patty was made with lentils and vegetables, and I thought it was fairly good, having a bit of crunch on the outside. What was weird was this big piece of wedge salad on top of it!
On my side, I chose the eggs Benedict instead of the fried chicken and biscuits. I admit that I hesitated a bit, but thought that eggs were a better choice for brunch.
It was delicious: they were served with some bacon, as well as their famous biscuits that replaced a muffin. And these biscuits were phenomenal: flaky and crispy on the outside. The eggs were also perfectly runny and I truly appreciated that they served a salad with the dish rather than fries, giving me the impression I had a healthy diet...
This was very filling, but I still had some space for dessert and as I heard that Bubby's was known for their pies, we asked for some. Unfortunately, they did not have any! Well, it will be for another time, because I would definitely go back to that place: prices are on the high side, but it is definitely worth it.
Enjoy (I did)!
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The ElectraShield is designed to protect your laptop computer and other sensitive electronics that use C6 and C8 power cords from the damaging effects of power surges and spikes. The tiny device is to be connected between the power cord and power brick. It has a surge active indicator light.
The TRC ElectraShield is available with 2 Prong or 3 Prong version, both priced at $9.95.


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I have a project:
All those books, those TWO piles are books that I own (or, in two cases, have borrowed from my co-blogger Kat!), but have not yet read. Yeah, that is a lot of books. Some of these I bought a decade ago (I think). So in 2014 I will read as many as I can, but because new & exiting always sneaks ahead of (most of) these, I've made some rules:
- Every other book you read have to be from this pile.
- You are not allowed to buy new books, unless they are for the monthly cat's tale read, new releases from authors you love, or the next installment in a series (which is why I'm staring at my mailbox, eagerly awaiting a book).
- New books are always added to the pile (unless I tear them open and read them immediately) and not kept separately.
So I'll be reading mostly these, but also books for this blog, new releases (or next installments in series that may not be entirely new, but that I'm reading) and a lot of library books. Libraries are the best. I'm aiming for 4 books a month in 2014 so I should grind this down to one pile by the end of the year. I'll post progress photos!
Immediate TBR:
As you can probably see I've cracked open To Kill a Mockingbird already, next is eleanor&park (which I've checked out of the library, and want to read immediately) and then I'm staring Game of Thrones. Yep. I'm doing it. I've had this lying around since summer and it's not even mine, so I'm getting on that sometime in the next two weeks. Not pictured: Burial Rites by Hannah Kent, our monthly pick, due to the fact that I've got that one as an e-book. So yeah, this is what February's got in store for me.


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An Opportunity to Serve: Summer Nutrition Program
The mission board invites members of St. Paul's to help launch the first week of the summer lunch program at Southeast Elementary School on Tuesday, June 13, Thursday, June 15, and Friday, June 16. Ten volunteers are needed for each shift. Shifts are from 12 to 1:30pm and include engaging kids in literacy activities. A sign up sheet is located in the narthex. Questions can be directed to Andy Moeller, chair of the mission board at firstname.lastname@example.com or Liz Wuertz in the church office at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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If you know me or have followed me elsewhere for the past couple of years, you may know that I have a wonderful working relationship with Jo Dee Messina and the fabulous "Team JDM." After a couple of anticipatory interviews, twelve individual track reviews, and my very own countdown calendar being "x'ed" out for months, it brings me great pride and joy to share with you all that Jo Dee Messina's brand new studio album, Me, has been released on iTunes today — one day earlier than advertised!
What can country music fans expect to hear on this album? Quick-witted anthems, driver's seat dance tracks, emotional ballads, gorgeous vocals, a wide array of instrumentation, and every single ounce of blood, sweat, and tears this Grammy-nominated, platinum album-selling songstress had in her body.
Here is the track list for Jo Dee Messina's "Me."
1. Not Dead Yet
2. Strong Shot of You
3. Love on a Maybe
4. Breakin' It Down
5. Peace Sign
6. Me
7. Like a Kid Again
8. A Woman's Rant
9. Take It
10. I'm Free
11. He's Messed Up
12. Say Goodbye to Superman
As somebody who is emotionally invested in this album, I would absolutely love to hear what you think of it! What is your favorite song? Did any track particularly move you?
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On thursday the first thing in the morning The pavilion went on a school trip to a amazing art gallery.When we got to Te Tuhi we Climb off the bus and waited for the next intrusion.We went inside and waited for our a man named l?l to come so we could start our adventure at Te Tuhi.
Then l?l came and he started to talk about Te Tuhi And what we were going to do and when.Then we went to the art workshop for schools we started to make a dream house display with 10 shapes ,2 different triangles and a square.I created a funny looking rocketship.
Then we went outside of the art workshop and headed to another room and l?l talked about one of our senseis fell.He talked about how it can be used to do art like feeling someone's face and making a portrait of them.then we watched a clip of how movies were made like beauty and the beast.
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The Brian Flatt 2-Week Diet Review – How To Lose Weight With Exercise
Brian Flatt explained his 2-week diet guide that exercise helps to burn fat and boost metabolism. Besides that, it also increases catecholamines and lowers insulin. Exercise is the best methods that can be adopted. It helps in the transportation of fatty acids to the body cells. Thus, increasing the flow of blood to dispose of tissue.
So, have you been exercising often, or eating well? But, yet still, have the feeling that you are not achieving your desired result. The truth is, regular exercise and eating well is a general and very relative statement. If you can be honest with yourself right now, I am sure you could admit that you can do better in the areas mentioned here.
Wellness is a lifestyle
You can only achieve fat loss when you ignore the scale. You should begin viewing foods as a fuel to your body. Not what you should occupy your time or feed your emotions with and pick up an activity you enjoy doing.
With the right exercise, you get to burn fat, since it encourages the movement of your muscles. The movement of the muscles results in some physiological changes. These changes are required for maintaining and building new muscle mass. The amount of fat you will burn will depend on how much muscle you have.
The body's ability to burn fat will be reduced if you lose your muscle mass by the lack of exercise. Apart from the fat-burning effects and calories, exercise also has an incredible ability. It helps stimulate the fat tissues in the body, simply by increasing the flow of blood to the body's fat cells.
This makes it easy for the fat to be mobilized. This activity is especially important if you are looking to burn the fat. This includes; areas such as your buttocks, belly, thighs, and hips since they are more difficult to get rid of. According to Brian Flatt, the 'stubborn body fat' is caused by insufficient blood flow to the area.
What does exercising do?
Exercising brings a lot of fat-burning benefits, but you have to be consistent. Among other benefits that come with exercising is regulated appetite, elevated mood. It also promotes a feeling of well-being, increased energy levels and improved sleep patterns. The great news is that exercise has been shown to help feed off health complications and add years to one's life.
No matter what your background is or who you are. Brian explained how anybody can lose weight by doing the right exercise. Alongside other educative tips which he revealed in the 2-Weeks diet plan guide.
One of them is:
Exercising on a Low-Carb Diet
Most people complain that doing this makes them feel lethargic or drained. But it only happens during the first week, according to Brian Flatt, the author of the 2 Weeks Diet Plan. The reason why people feel like that is because the body is adjusting from burning carbs (glycogen and glucose) to burning fat. Brain Flat likened this body activity to driving a car. He says until the car is out of gas then it settles for the reserve tank.
Brian also admits that exercising on a low-carb diet is no fun. Yet, he mentioned that the feeling of tiredness is a proof that everything is working. Plus expect positive end result.
According to a recent study. People on low-carb diets were still able to burn more fat without exercising. Unlike those on a low-fat diet with exercise. New research found that high-protein, low-carb diets plus resistance exercises increases fat loss. Thus, improving body composition at the same time. Brian Flatt designed the 2 Week Diet to help you achieve a more toned, leaner body.
Another tip Brian revealed in his guide is this. Too much cardio makes it harder for people to lose weight. He proved by this by explaining that staying on cardio more than 90 minutes eat away at the lean muscles. Thus, increasing the appetite, which makes you vulnerable to overeating and unhealthy snacking. That's why the exercise routine in the 2 Week Diet is short but extremely effective. To read more on how Brian Flatt can help you achieve your weight loss goal CLICK HERE!!!


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Michael Douglas may just be Catherine Zeta-Jones' biggest fan.
As the Hollywood star celebrated the upcoming release of Ant-Man and the Wasp this week in Hollywood, he couldn't help but have his wife on his mind.
While fans may think of her big screen projects like Chicago, The Mask of Zorro, Traffic and other hits, Catherine has her hands in a lot of projects.
"She's branching out in a couple other areas. She's got a whole branding line of Casa Zeta-Jones and she's on QVC and she's an entrepreneur and I totally support her," he told E! News' Will Marfuggi ahead of the film's release next month. "The acting roles, particularly for ladies at a certain age, become much more difficult. This is something where you can actually control your life so she really enjoys it."
Earlier this month, the Academy Award winner made headlines for her wide-ranging interview with The Mirror. Catherine looked back on her career and explained how she came into her own.
"One thing I'm not is humble anymore. I'm sick of being humble. I really am. 'So sorry I'm rich. So sorry I'm married to a movie star. So sorry I'm not so bad looking.' No sorrys. Enough," she told the outlet. "All that is important to me now is my work."
While Michael was unfamiliar with the interview, he was proud to say his wife has earned her success.
"She comes from humble roots. She's a humble young lady," he shared. "If you got it, flaunt it. She's probably saying I've worked hard enough. She earned it."
"These aren't little sequels. These are big sequels," Michael told us in a separate interview before revealing how much his kids love being on set. "On the first one, they were there a lot and that's part of the joy of coming back again and they know Paul, they know Evangeline. The set is like Disneyland. If you get bored watching other actors, you can watch the stunt action on another set or the green screen…all of this to see."
"They certainly are advancing the number of ladies. In this one alone, Evangeline has become a super action hero. And then we're introducing the world to Hannah John-Kamen as the ghost who is quite an amazing actress and of course Michelle Pfeiffer so they are broadening pretty quickly."


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Saudi Arabia intercepts Yemeni missile, second in a monthDecember 1, 2017
DUBAI (Reuters) – A ballistic missile fired by Yemen's armed Houthi group at Saudi Arabia was shot down on Thursday near the south-western city of Khamis Mushait, the Saudi-owned al-Arabiya channel reported.
It was the second ballistic missile fired from Yemen this month, after an earlier rocket was brought down near King Khaled Airport on the northern outskirts of the capital Riyadh.
A Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis in Yemen has closed air, land and sea access in a move it says is meant to stop a flow of Iranian arms to the Houthis, who control much of northern Yemen. The blockade has cut food imports to seven million people on the brink of famine.


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We all have our own personal heroes. Mine happen to be a mix from both real-life and entertainment mediums.
1) Dan Gable
Dan Gable: one of the gods, if not the god of wrestling in America. The man is a tragic hero, having endured the pain of his sister's murder during his later childhood in order to go on an NCAA winning streak that was only beaten by one other wrestler, Cael Sanderson. He later went on to the 1972 Munich Olympics and not only won a gold medal, but whipped every competitor he faced.
Here is his interview before wrestling in Munich:
His sheer intensity, focus, and passion for wrestling is an inspiration in itself. He is a true real-life badass.
2) Aleksand Karelin
Karelin is the true, through and through god of Greco-Roman wrestling (Gable didn't compete in this style; Gable is more like the god of freestyle and folkstyle wrestling in America). Going into the 2000 Sydney Olympics, he hadn't lost a single match in international competition for 13 years. In the 2000 Olympics, he was upset by Rulon Gardner, who won by only one point. Karelin, as a heavyweight wrestler, was able to put his opponents into a reverse lift and slam them back down on the mat.
In case you don't know what that looks like:
Lifting your bodyweight is tough enough, but lifting your body weight at around 285 lbs. and then having enough strength to actually throw that in an athletic display, it's raw badassery.
3) Madara Uchiha
In the Naruto anime/manga series, this guy is badass enough to take on five Kages (leaders of the ninja villages) at once, left them all in a collapsed heap of broken humanity, and casually strolled on to capture Naruto. His sense of humor also has an additive effect to his badassery; when Naruto asks him about what happened to the Kages, all he had to say was, "Who knows. They're probably not okay."
His prowess also enables him to summon meteors and a Susanoo capable of slicing mountains into bits. This is all nerd talk unfortunately; you would have to be a Naruto fan to appreciate what I'm talking about here. However, we now move on to another real-life hero.
4) CT Fletcher
This guy's intensity for power lifting is seriously something that I like and want. His famous psyche up line being, "It's still your set mother#$@!" he can really be a great trainer. He also went through some personal adversity, having had a quadruple bypass surgery that made him lose a ton of muscle and weight. He is now back, trying to make the power lifting scene again as well as eating more intelligently to preserve his health.
"The Strongest Man You've Never Heard Of: CT Fletcher," courtesy of the strengthproject Youtube channel:
5) Kratos
This guy is actually a questionable role model, being from a video game and a well-established killer of innocents. Honestly though, his character development really came through at the end of the God of War trilogy, when he decided to forgive himself of all of his sins in order to finish the final confrontation. Also, he's a Spartan, which means he earns automatic badassery points.
For anyone who doesn't know, Sparta was a military state in Greece that dedicated its citizens' very lives to military development. This resulted in soldiers of the perfect military mentality, having literally been born for war. Kratos' fierce fighting skills and brutality that are both a fitting representation of Sparta's might.
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Today the marketing team behind Robot Cache sent out a press release pimping the first 11 video game publishers and developers that have signed on to the Steam competitor's decentralized and, honestly, quite unique PC game distribution platform. It's an encouraging list. A list that teases a bigger promise. But in a cynical industry overflowing with competition for your dollars, it may not be quite enough to make you hunt down Robot Cache's offices and demand early access to the service.
It's the kind of press release that's difficult to act on because there's barely enough meat on its bones to create a substantial article from. I've done marketing, and this is a move designed to keep momentum up and mindshare steady before the big mic drop happens.
I don't mean to bash them. Quite the opposite. But instead of just kind of regurgitating that information, I'm taking the opportunity to remind you that yes, this service should absolutely be on your radar.
Here's why:
#1: The First Wave Of Publishers & Developers
It's a small list, but an important one. A healthy mix of indie developers and established publishers. It almost begs you to read between the lines and envision who's coming next. Importantly, this list merely comprises the ones that have jumped in with signed-and-sealed blessings from the lawyers.
The list in alphabetical order: 505 Games, Anuman Interactive SA, Entrada Interactive, Forthright Entertainment, inXile Entertainment, Maximum Games, Microids, Modus Games, Paradox Interactive, THQ Nordic and Versus Evil.
I'm told many more are coming, and given the team's pedigree I believe it. Let's get into that.
#2: The Team Behind Robot Cache
Nolan Bushnell, the legendary father of Atari, is backing Robot Cache in some capacity although that remains somewhat mysterious. That's encouraging, but let's look at the movers and shakers who are directly involved in the day-to-day stuff.
There's Philippe Erwin (SVP, Business Development) who has held senior executive positions at Activision Blizzard and Warner Bros. It would be silly not to assume he's courting their publishing arms aggressively. CEO Lee Jacobson has done global licensing and publishing deals on behalf of Atari and Midway Games, among others.
CTO Mark Caldwell has held VP of Engineering positions at Disney Interactive and Playdom, and has decades of experience in development and engineering dating back to the Apple II days.
And then there's Robot Cache's creator Brian Fargo, the founder of Interplay, inXile Entertainment and the creator of Wasteland.
These are the individuals who stand out, with a lifetime of connections and business knowledge to draw from. Robot Cache also has a variety of people with deep experience in just about every corner, from blockchain technology to social media strategies and rapid platform growth.
Talent isn't enough though, I think we can agree on that. You need a hook. So what's the hook? There are several.
#3: A Disruptive Service That Actually Is
"Disruptive" is an overused word. It's like "space-age" or "immersive." But Robot Cache is launching out of the gate with a slew of ideas that really do disrupt the landscape. And that disruption covers both gamers and game developers.
At its core, Robot Cache is a PC game distribution platform like Steam, UPlay or Origin. Publishers release their creations to the service, gamers buy them. That's probably where the similarities will end.
The most notable difference is that gamers can actually resell the games they purchased on the platform for a 25% credit of their purchase price. Their digital games. You sometimes get worse trade-in value at GameStop. This is not only a first in the industry, but to me it represents a stronger sense of ownership which is sorely needed as people move away from physical collections and embrace digital ones.
Robot Cache also obliterates the standard 30% cut that Steam takes from game publishers and lowers it to 5%. And allowing gamers to sell back their games means that game creators receive a new kind of residual income. Repeatedly. That's a slice of profit never before seen for their digital game sales.
Among other perks, the service will wholeheartedly embrace blockchain technology and cryptocurrency mining, but on an opt-in basis. Users who switch it on can mine "IRON," the token currency of Robot Cache, and use it to purchase games. Crucially, it won't be a form of cryptocurrency that's useless outside of Robot Cache. It can be traded and cashed out into regional fiat money, meaning you can mine for games or simply mine for cash.
At first glance it doesn't appear that Robot Cache will beat you over the head with its mining component, either. I think that would be a serious deterrent from attracting everyday gamers who just want a fresh experience.
All in all, I'm optimistic about what Robot Cache brings to the table. They're entering a fiercely competitive PC gaming landscape, but they have some truly disruptive ideas about what a game distribution platform can be. Personally, I'm excited to try it.
Robot Cache is slated to launch in Q2 2018, and they've promised more news leading up to the release. Make no mistake: they have a mountain to climb. But if they get some heavy hitters like Activision, Square Enix, Capcom or EA, and execute their vision properly, it's go time.
Since joining Forbes in 2012, I've also contributed to gaming and technology features on PCWorld and Computer Shopper. You can also find me on Jupiter Broadcasting where I host Choose Linux, a show about capturing the excitement of discovering Linux....


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Go-Jek, Indonesia's biggest ride-hailing service, agreed to acquire three local financial-technology companies, underscoring its ambition to become the dominant player in the country's nascent digital-payments industry.
The deals bring together Kartuku, Indonesia's largest offline payments-processing company; Midtrans, the nation's top online-payment gateway; and Mapan (RUMA), a local community-based saving and lending network and Patamar Capital portfolio company, Go-Jek said in a statement Friday.
The CEOs of each of the three acquired companies will take senior management roles at Go-Jek. Kartuku's Thomas Husted will become Go-Jek's CFO, while Mapan's Aldi Haryopratomo will lead Go-Pay, and Midtrans's Ryu Suliawan will lead Go-Jek's merchant platform.
Read more about this acquisition on Bloomberg Technology.


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Royce Da 5'9 and J.Cole were spotted back in January shooting a video and the Detroit MC had previously revealed that him and Cole had something in the works. The fruits of that collab have no surfaced in the form of this new collab called "Boblo Boat." Check it out below and look for Royce and DJ Premier's PRhyme 2 to drop March 16th.
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Featured Artist: Fat Freddy's Drop
This group of Kiwis (from New Zealand) create one of the most unique and compelling reggae, dub, and improvised jam music I've ever heard. Having gained an international following about five years ago, they often perform in Europe, but hardly ever in the US (but they're coming to SF!). Accordingly, few Americans know the band, which is sad, because in all sincerity, they're more than worthy of just a listen–they're worthy of hyping to your friends. With soul vocals, over dub step beats, and reggae chords, Fat Freddy's Drop is entirely fresh and addictive. Their new album, Dr. Boondigga & The Big BW was just released. The song below, "Roady," was the first song I heard of theirs, and is the crack to my obsession.
Fat Freddy's Drop: "Roady"


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route to Kinsale and West Cork. Riverstix Bar and Restaurant is an ideal
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