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Learning English is a goal for so many, yet relatively few people actually reach this goal and feel comfortable and confident speaking English. There is a growing body of evidence to suggest that one of the most important things you can do to improve your language learning, is to focus on vocabulary. This post looks at how you can give yourself the lexical foundation you need to become a confident English speaker.
There are lots of tools and apps out there to help people learn English, and lots of language schools that say they have the best methods and the best teachers to help you learn in the fastest possible way. Yet it's probably the case that there is no 'best' way to learn. Some people will love learning online, others will want to speak to real people face to face. Some might want to dedicate 6 hours a day to their studies and others only 15 minutes. So the best way to learn English is the way that suits you best.
But there are some things which are constant in this process. With the rise in prominence of the lexical approach in language learning, more emphasis has been placed on learning English vocabulary, and learning it in the right way. The lexical approach focuses on the importance of words and phrases as the key to unlocking language proficiency. So instead of spending years learning all the grammatical theory, or spending ages reading and listening to texts that you barely understand, learn common words and their relationships with each other and this will help with all the other aspects of learning.
The idea with Flovoco is that you learn what you need in order to give yourself a lexical foundation that you can build on in the future. So don't waste time learning words that are very low frequency, you can pick them up later in your language learning journey. Don't worry too much about grammar, you'll pick that up along the way as you learn all the words and see them coming together to form phrases and sentences. But do try and learn as much as you can about the words that are important. Learn how they sound and how they're spelled; learn English phrases and combinations of words; learn which words are often found together and the kinds of situations they are used in.
Here at Flovoco we feel that this foundation is well served by technology. The Flovoco app is easy to use and allows you to set goals and tracks your progress. You can see yourself improve as you push some of the most useful and common English vocabulary up through levels that focus on different aspects of what it means to know a word.
Download the app to see the benefits of learning the right English vocabulary to give you the foundation you need.
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Month – April 2013
The Occupations of the Public Squares
The tactic of occupations of public squares was one of the main political movements of 2011 – a year which saw a rise in extra-parliamentary movements, as people lost confidence in the traditional political movements. No longer with faith in the system, traditional lobbying means such as petitions, pressure on elected representatives and marches was …
What happened to the Drug Users of Lower Exarchia?
Another Raid on Exarchia
The Control of the Public Realm
BD/SM and the Sexual Reification of Patriarchy (Part 2/2)
Part two of a two part series (part 1), this post explores patriarchy, power, violence and female sexuality, arguing that a BD/SM is not unproblematic, but as a reification of patriarchial sexuality it may be beneficial in making explicit the power dynamics and violence which exist in a less extreme form in "vanilla" and operates …
On Headscarfs and Hijabs
A child of the 70s, the idea of women covering their heads, now heavily associated with Islam, doesn't seem that alien to me. When I was a child, most older women wore headscarfs. Little girls didn't – except in dressup – and young women would usually have their hair flowing freely, but the majority of …
A Feminist Awakes
Building safe and inclusive spaces
The question of safe spaces was brought to the fore last year in the Occupy movement where a number sexual assaults and rapes took place within communities which were designated and designed to be radical. The recent meltdown the in Socialist Workers Party in the UK, where a senior member of the party raped a …

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We all know that for our own well being, we have to find balance in our lives.
We know it, but we don't always do it, sometimes it is impossible to do.
From my personal experience it has taken me years to find that balance and because of that has had a knock on health effects from time to time.
I have always been someone that works hard, starting work on Saturdays at the age of just thirteen.
I became a workaholic when I was young and single working six days a week as an estate agent and two nights a week in a bar, not much balance there.
After I had my children I still worked but was unable to be an Estate Agent and give my children the attention they needed and deserved.
I worked around them which gave me some sort of family balance but no time for me, so not total balance.
When we moved to Spain and ran a successful Spanish bar it tipped the balance scales out totally. I was lucky the kids could be with us but the quality of time with them was stollen moments between customers, long hours made it impossible to have the balance right. It was a financial necessity, in order to put food on the table the hours had to be put in.
This I am sure will sound familiar to many, not the work but the fact in order to cover that mortgage, the rent, the bills and eat we have found our lives are totally out of balance.
The million dollar question is what is the solution ?
How to do get that balance when we have bills to pay and mouths to feed ?
The answer is not an easy one, if it was then everyone would be in total balance.
I have found that if you find something you love doing that can also create an income you are half way there.
Balance will have to be worked at, finding that few minutes for you.
What I do is get up half an hour before I wake the kids to get them ready for school,
I sit with a coffee and look at the stars, no phone, iPad or computer, just me and the beauty of the world.
This sets me up for the day.
It you can find that one thing you love to do, that you are passionate about, you will still have to work at it but it will feel easier, balance and financial freedom will follow.
I am not a great one for schedules but if you are write a timetable to put in balance. For me I am a list type of person and that's how I add balance to my day. My list contains things that have to be done like take the kids to the school bus, but also other things I need to do or want to do in the day. By adding normal things that can not be avoided I get a sense of achievement straight away when I have crossed them out.
Good luck finding your balance and allowing yourself time to concentrate
on your own wellbeing even just five minutes you time will pay dividends.


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My month in Africa involved twelve flights, including my first on Qatar Air, Rome to Nairobi via Doha. Two of the smaller hops within Africa were very memorable.
On the flight that took me from Arusha Airport to Lake Manyara, it turned out that I was the only passenger. Yet I had a boarding pass.
Boarding also involved my going through security and putting my bags through a scanner. Okay. That made sense. It was when the security inspector asked me to take off my shoes, that I began to wonder about the need for all this. It's not that I have not been asked that before, but the request, under those circumstances, gave me pause. Before I sat down to take off my shozies, a question escaped me. "Are you trying to protect the pilot from me?"
Before I had the first shoe off, the inspector thought better of it and told me I didn't need to have my shoes scanned.
After that, Harry the pilot and I were free to go.
|Your reporter and all the other passengers on the flight!
|How I boarded, a long step up for a short person and on
arrival, what felt like an even longer step down.
|My seat mate
|My fellow passengers' reaction when I announced to them that if something
happened to the pilot, they could not count on me.
|The foothills of Kilimanjaro
|The Indian Ocean on the way to Zanzibar
|Our first glimpse of Zanzibar
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Outpouring of the Holy Spirit
The fire of the Holy Spirit fell on us. "That's the picture painted by those attending the Azusa Street Revival, which took place in Los Angeles
in the early 1900s.
William J. Seymour, an African American preacher, became pastor of the Azusa Street Mission in April 1906. The mission was nothing more than an abandoned church building with apartments upstairs and a stable for horses below. It measured about forty by sixty feet.
Seymour, whose preaching stressed the gifts of the Holy Spirit, gave special attention to speaking in tongues (or glossolalia) as a sign that believers had been baptized in the Holy Spirit. The worship was devout and intense. People "fell back" under the power of God, and it times, worshippers would break into spontaneous singing in unscripted harmonies. Some claimed miracles and healings.
Fact: Some observers told newspaper reporters that God's presence was so heavy on the Azusa Street Mission that people were knocked to the ground blocks from the mission building itself.
For the next three and a half years, the crowds continued to visit Azusa Street, staying around the clock despite the hot, smelly, fly-infested surroundings. As many as fifteen hundred people reportedly jammed the old stable, covering windows and doors and stifling every trace of a breeze. But the worshippers were undeterred.
Some claimed the meetings seemed to run themselves while Seymour knelt, deeply engrossed in prayer. The revival was multiracial and multidenominational and featured the poor and women prominently. Many who visited Azusa Street carried the flame of revival back to their own congregation, starting the modern Pentecostal movement.
[Jesus said] "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witness in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth".Acts 1:8


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We've Got a Style Crush on: Tamera Dionne
When an outfit catches your eye and you must have it for your own, that means it's covet-worthy for sure! In our Style Crush series, we spotlight one gorgeous look and the fashionista behind it — in short, our very own fashion-focused version of Woman Crush Wednesday #wcw! Check out our latest love below and tag your own crush-inspiring look with #ShareMeGB for a chance to be featured!


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In my Previous posts I created an App that retrieved data from a public website.
SharePoint 2013 Hosted App
SharePoint 2013 Hosted App Part II
I used that data and added it to my App List in SharePoint. In this post I will explain how we also can interact with our personal Timeline using the App Framework. If a song is added to the Playlist, an update is posted on the users Timeline.
App Permissions
All interactions between an App and the App-Host are restricted with certain permissions. These permissions can be set in the AppManifest.xml. A good reference to check which Permissions you're going to need is MSDN: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/fp142383(v=office.15).aspx
To Read and Write from/to the Personal Timeline we need 2 specific permissions in 2 different scopes. Reading from the Timeline needs 'Read' permissions with Scope 'User Profiles'. Writing however needs 'Write' permissions with Scope 'Tenant'.
In order to interact with the Timeline using JavaScript, the library 'SP.UserProfiles.js' must be added to the page. The easiest way is to add the ScriptLink tag to the AdditionalPageHead Placeholder.
<SharePoint:ScriptLink ID="ScriptLink" name="SP.UserProfiles.js" runat="server" ondemand="false" localizable="false" loadafterui="true" />
Using the REST interface
Just to show that posting to the users Timeline was successful, the Timeline of the current user is displayed next to the Charts. A persons Timeline can be fetched using the REST interface.
Note: To make this script work on the RTM don't forget to implement the headers in the $.ajax(); call
var base = getParameterByName("SPAppWebUrl");
var url = base + "/_api/social.feed/my/TimelineFeed";
url: url,
cache: false,
dataType: "json",
type: "GET",
headers: { "ACCEPT": "application/json;odata=verbose" },
crossDomain: false,
success: function (data) {
var TimeLine = data.d.SocialFeed;
//do databinding
error: function (request, status, error) {
console.log("error: " + status);
console.log("incoming Text: " + error);
Posting a Status Update
Posting on the Timeline using the JavaScript Client OM is similar to creating an Item in a SharePoint List. I used the following code:
// Initialize the current client context and the SocialFeedManager instance.
clientContext = SP.ClientContext.get_current();
feedManager = new SP.Social.SocialFeedManager(clientContext);
// Create a link to include in the post.
var linkDataItem = new SP.Social.SocialDataItem();
var socialDataItems = [linkDataItem];
// Create the post content.
var postCreationData = new SP.Social.SocialPostCreationData();
postCreationData.set_contentText("I added " + track.TrackName + " – " + track.ArtistName + " with a {0}.");
// Publish the post. Pass null for the "targetId" parameter because this is a root post.
resultThread = feedManager.createPost(null, postCreationData);
The SocialDataItem is used to create a link within the Update. After this the only thing that is needed is to ExecuteQueryAsync().
In this case Marcel opened the App to add a track to the Playlist. Marcel also follows the administrator and therefor sees updates of administrator in his Timeline too.


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First things first- a simple, straightforward question. Is this snake poisonous?
If you're thinking, "Of course it is!" you might want to read the question again and notice the word poisonous. There is a distinct difference between the words poisonous and venomous when referring to animals, and, once you know the difference, you'll never confuse them again. Poison refers to a toxin that causes harm when taken into the body, usually through ingestion or direct contact. Venom, however, must be injected into the body via spines, fangs, stingers, spurs, or other sharp body parts. Let's try it again: it the above snake venomous? Yes! It is a timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus), sometimes called a canebrake rattlesnake. This species is found throughout Georgia and is important for rodent population control and, in turn, keeping tick populations in check. They are vibrantly patterned and are docile until threatened, after which they vibrate the rattle at the end of the tail as a warning signal.
Now that we are fully versed in toxin terminology, which of the following snakes are venomous?
If you answered none of them, you're exactly right! The above snakes are found in Georgia and are completely harmless (TL: brown snake; TR: pine snake; BL; ringneck snake; BR: northern water snake). It's a relatively common misconception that any snake you might see in your backyard, in the woods, or crossing the road is deadly. In fact, out of the approximately forty species of snake known to Georgia, only six are venomous. Georgia's venomous snakes are largely docile if approached from a distance and will only show aggression when threatened. Use common sense when participating in outdoor activities and be conscious of where you are stepping to avoid unwanted confrontation and never handle venomous snakes.
In order to understand the importance of snakes and overcome a seemingly resolute fear of snakes, one must understand their biological significance. Some species are specialists and consume only very specific prey such as toads, slugs, venomous snakes, or rodents, but some are generalists and will consume a variety of animals. Snakes may not be the only animals that consume mice and rats, but imagine how many more rats would be running around someone's house or barn if it were not for rat snakes, which are nonvenomous and important rodent predators. Each individual can consume dozens of rats per year and live over ten years!
New taxa and next quiz. Which of the following are lizards?
Only the bottom right, a male eastern fence lizard. (TL: marbled salamander; TR: red-spotted newt; BL: spring salamander; BR: eastern fence lizard).
Although salamanders and lizards may look similar upon first glance, they are taxonomically and morphologically very different. Salamanders are amphibians, which means they have permeable skin for water transport, a life cycle dependent on water, and no nails or scales. Lizards, however, are reptiles and have lungs, lay shelled eggs on land, and have nails and scales. Salamander and lizards may look alike, but they're actually very different and are each fascinating for their own reasons!
Want to know more about reptiles and amphibians? Come to Warnell and learn more than you would ever imagine about these amazing creatures in Herpetology and Vertebrate Natural History!


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Former Montgomery College assistant coach Jim Tench has brought three other former Montgomery College coaches to the staff of the D.C. Divas of the National Women's Football League. Tench is the Divas offensive line coach.
There is something about the game of football that makes Jim Tench feel complete. Whether it's the camaraderie, the feeling of accomplishment, the hard work, the long hours, the smell of sweat mixed with grass - Tench can't seem to stay away.
When the football program at Montgomery College folded after the 2002 season, Tench, a defensive line coach there for eight years, thought he would take a year off from the sport that he loved so much.
That didn't happen.
His plans changed one day while watching television. He saw an advertisement for the D.C. Divas, Washington's professional women's football team, playing in the National Women's Football Association.
The next thing he knew, he was standing on the sidelines of the team's practice field in Landover coaching football again.
"The program was over with and I didn't have anything to do and I saw this," said the 42-year-old Tench, who works as a behavior technician at the Maryland School for the Blind in Baltimore. "I thought I'm not going to be coaching this year so maybe I'll do something around the edges for my coaching fix. I guess as a coach I'm a lifer because this will be my 24th season."
Tench, who played offensive guard at Suitland High and then at Montgomery College, got his start as a football coach in 1980 for the Forestville Boys Club. He then spent time coaching at Suitland, Bladensburg, Good Counsel, Gallaudet University (D.C.) and Northwestern High before he found his way to Montgomery College in 1995.
Just like he did in his previous coaching stints, Tench has made an impact with the Divas.
Soon after he joined D.C. as the offensive line coach in the summer of 2003, Tench sat down with head coach Ezra Cooper and told him the team needed to focus more on running the ball.
"Last year we became a power running team because when I came on I told him [Cooper] I thought the easiest thing to do was to run the ball," said Tench. "I said, 'Football, in my estimation, always has been and always will be a running game. When you get your running game going everything else falls into line.'"
Tench's plan worked.
Donna Wilkinson, an Olney resident and the Holton-Arms girls volleyball coach, led the way on the ground with a record 1,267 yards and 13 touchdowns in 10 games.
The running game was near perfect and the much-improved Divas finished the year off 8-2 and earned a berth in the NWFA playoffs. But something was still missing so Tench approached Cooper once again at the end of the season.
Bringing back 'The Band'
Tench was at first skeptical of the level of play he could expect from female football players. But his misgivings were quickly erased. He realized the Divas had talent, enough to be one of the league's top teams. But he also knew they lacked the coaching experience needed to take the team to that level.
With Cooper's approval, Tench decided it was time to bring back "The Band." He soon got on the phone calling some of his buddies who coached with him at Montgomery College.
Vince Spigone, a defensive coordinator with the Knights for two years and a long-time friend of Tench, began coming to watch D.C. practices and games during the 2003 season.
When Montgomery College's program ended, Spigone retired from football but when Tench asked him to join the Divas' coaching staff he jumped right back into the sport.
"I was retired so I didn't have nothing to do so it seemed like something neat," said Spigone, who started coaching football in 1979 for the boys club in Landover. "Actually, I thought it was going to be a joke but our women can play. I have the utmost respect for them."
The next coach Tench recruited was Jason White, who played at Montgomery College in 1995 and spent two years as the defensive line coach and two years as the defensive coordinator at the Rockville junior college.
After Montgomery closed its doors to football, White found his way to Bowie State University where he is currently the defensive line coach. When Tench asked White to help out as the assistant offensive line coach for the Divas, he didn't hesitate.
The final coach on Tench's list was Fred Stokes.
Stokes had competed at Montgomery before he joined West Virginia University as a tailback. After graduation, Stokes returned to Rockville to help out as the running backs coach.
Stokes' road after Montgomery carried him to the Norfolk Nighthawks, an Arena League team. He scouted and recruited there before coming back to his job as a Prince George's County firefighter.
Once during the 2003 season, Stokes saw Tench coaching the Divas at the Landover Hills Recreational Park on his way to visit family.
"My parents live a couple of blocks away," said Stokes. "One day I came home to visit my parents and I was coming up Warner Avenue here and I saw an individual with a stance and I was just like, 'I know that stance.' So I turned back around and came into the parking lot and said 'Jim.' He turned around and I said, 'I'll be damned.' I said, 'What are you doing?' He said, 'I'm coaching.' We got to talking for a little bit and that was it. He called me at the end of the season and said, 'I've got a proposition for you', and I was like, 'What is it?' He said, 'I want to bring The Band back together.'"
Tench, Spigone, Stokes and White call their reunion with the Divas "The Band," a reference to the Blues Brothers movie in which a band tries to bring back its members on a mission.
Their focus now is getting the D.C. Divas a NWFA championship.
The college years
At one time the members of "The Band" were a part of the success at Montgomery College and each came away with invaluable coaching experience and knowledge working under the legendary Phil Martin.
Even though the Knights had fallen off in their final two seasons (going a combined 7-11), the program was one of the best in the nation at the junior-college level over the years.
The school's all-time record was 315-154-13 and 132-65-9 during Martin's 21-year tenure.
The Knights played for the National Junior College Athletic Association national championship twice - once in 1986 and again in 1990. The program was also responsible for sending 188 players on to four-year colleges.
Under Martin's direction and leadership, Tench, Spigone, White and Stokes became experts of football.
"He taught me how to be a college football coach," said Tench of Martin. "He taught me how to be organized and meticulous, the right way to run a practice and how to organize a team and how to do everything the right way. All four of us came along under a guy like Phil Martin and we know the right way to do things. We don't know any other way but the right way to do things."
The addition of the foursome has clearly made a difference for the Divas this season.
After winning 16 games in their first three seasons, the Divas have become a force this year with a perfect record of 8-0. With a 52-16 victory over the Baltimore Burn Saturday at Eastern High in D.C., the Divas secured the No. 1 seed in the NWFA's Northern Division and home-field advantage for the upcoming playoffs, which begin June 26.
Coaching women
When Cooper took on the head-coaching responsibilities for the D.C. Divas in their inaugural year (2001), he had three other coaches along side him.
Now, thanks in large part to "The Band", he has 13.
"I never thought I could get 13 well-rounded football coaches to come out and coach women's football," Cooper said. "I can honestly say that. When I first tried it was such a struggle. We are really lucky in that we have so many experienced coaches. A lot of experienced football coaches still don't think women should be playing football so we feel very fortunate in that we have a lot of people with this kind of experience."
"The coaches' experience has been the biggest thing," said Wilkinson. "When you have young or rookie coaches we play like that as a team. Now that we have got a lot of veteran coaches we're learning so much and bringing the college experience to our game is really helping a lot too."
D.C. now has coaches for specific positions, and the players have had the benefit of working in small groups and focusing in on their particular roles on the field.
Making the switch, though, from junior-college football to women's football has not been an easy one for "The Band" members.
"I've had to try not to cuss so much," said Spigone. "You can't talk to them and push them the way you did with kids. They're not kids, they're women."
Unlike men playing professionally or semi-professionally, the Divas have not grown up playing football in junior high, high school and college. Many of them have never played competitively at all.
Most of the Divas' practice time early on this year focused on the basics of football.
"They do a good job of teaching us the game," said Ivy Tillman, an outside linebacker from Woodbridge, Va. "They dumb it down so we can understand it. In the beginning our offense and defense were basic because they had to be but as we learned more then they could make the plays more complex."
Even though the level of play among the women is not nearly as high as junior-college men, the Divas have a pure love for the sport and an uncanny desire to learn.
"It's kind of football the way it used to be," said Tench of women's football. "There are no hidden agendas. None of the kooky stuff you go through sometimes. They just wanted somebody who knew football to coach them and they wanted to learn. They love playing football. Sometimes you'll get kids that have ability in college but I don't know that they love being football players. They know that there is some things they want at the end of it so they'll endure it. Everybody is here because they want to be here because they like to be here and they like to be football players."
Like the D.C. players, the coaches for the Divas don't get paid anything. They do it because they love the sport and they can't stay away.
"Not a dime," said Tench of what he gets paid for working over 15 hours a week with the Divas. "It's all for the love of football. All of us like coaching football and being involved. I'm a lifer. They'll drag me out here to coach when I'm half dead and I'll still do it."
Note: For more information on the D.C. Divas visit www.dcdivas.com.


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Week 1: Women's Tennis Weekly Honors
Player of the Week
Ole Miss senior Arianne Hartono went 5-0 in singles and doubles to help lead the Rebels to a 3-0 start, including two wins at the ITA Kick-Off. She clinched the season opener at Purdue, defeating No. 86 Silvia Ambrosio, 6-2, 6-4. Against TCU she won her match at No. 1 singles in straight sets to set up her teammate for the clinch. She also defeated the No. 20 ranked doubles team (Babic/Blanco, 6-1) and the No. 21 ranked singles player (Vladica Babic, 6-0, 6-4) in straight sets to help the Rebels knock off No. 15 Oklahoma State in the championship match of the ITA Kick-Off.
Freshman of the Week
Georgia's Katarina Jokic defeated Michigan State and Penn's top senior and No. 1 singles player in the ITA Kickoff Weekend. She blew past Penn's only ranked player, No. 121 Lina Qostal, for the first singles match to finish. Qostal reached the quarterfinals of the 2017 Northeast ITA Regional, while Chua competed in the Midwest Regional. Jokic along with partner Mariana Gould, ranked 24th in ITA doubles, clinched both double points decisively for Georgia on the No. 3 court. The duo represented the only Bulldogs' pair to finish in both ITA matches.


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More than ever before, a high-quality education offers Americans the best path to a rewarding career and a fulfilling quality of life. As citizens of the Information Age, we must include access to technology among the elements of an education that is based on high standards of achievement and discipline. But incorporating technology into the Nation's schools is too big a job for the schools to tackle on their own. Teachers need support and involvement from parents, grandparents, business, cultural institutions and others in order to make effective in-class use of the wonders of technology.
This Parents Guide to the Internet is intended to help parents--regardless of their level of technological know-how--make use of the on-line world as an important educational tool. The guide cuts through the overwhelming amount of consumer information to give parents an introduction to the Internet and how to navigate it. I am especially pleased that the guide suggests how parents can allow their children to tap into the wonders of the Internet while safeguarding them from its potential hazards.
This guide was produced with the sort of collaborative effort that our schools need in order to succeed. U.S. Department of Education staff worked with leaders from parent and education organizations, the private sector, nonprofit groups and others in order to give you a clear and comprehensive overview of the Internet and its vast educational potential. In the same way, schools need support from every corner of the community in order to provide our students with a high-quality education. I encourage you to find ways for families, employers and civic organizations to pitch in and improve your local schools.


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Seasons Change
For me the season changing from Spring to Summer means transitioning from spectator to player. This Spring I had the pleasure of attending the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill. Going into the week the weather was looking beautiful so I took vacation and attended Wednesday – Sunday.
Wednesday, I attended the Pro-Am tournament. I have loved attending the Pro-Am over the years. The players are very social, stopping for pictures, autographs and take the time to answer questions. Wednesday morning I followed Tiger with a minimal gallery (by Tiger standards), and later in the afternoon Graeme McDowell. I even got up enough nerve to ask Graeme for an autograph to which he happily obliged. He seemed genuinely surprised when I told him I follow him on Twitter. Thursday – Sunday I followed Graeme, Tiger, Aaron Badderly and Rickie Fowler (I liked his pink outfit best). I literally was on the course from sun up to sun down.
Of course this type of schedule can only be completed with the help of friends. First, my friends the Campbell's, who live on the course, kept me hydrated, fed and provided a great restroom. Mr. Bell, provided me with a weekly badge when I realized my two one day badges weren't going to be enough. And then the golfers themselves who played outstanding golf that kept me glued to their every drive and putt.
The only thing that topped this in- person experience was watching the Masters. Wow and wow. I found myself watching via computer and on television. The online coverage was amazing. I loved being able to watch multiple holes. It was so thrilling!
But as we transition into Summer it's time to get off the couch and onto the course. I recently took a lesson at Orange County National Golf Course with Coach Ted. We narrowed my stance, soften my grip and got me to do a full shoulder back and forward rotation. I was so completely jazzed leaving that lesson.
And now it's time to take what I've learned and put it to the test. This week I'll be playing in the 9 hole after- hours league. Follow my progress here or on Twitter @playforwardtees. I have a feeling this is going to be an exciting season!
When I Golf Grow Up
Wow, did November fly by for anyone else or just me? Luckily for me I was able to get in a lot of Golf! As if getting in lots of golf was enough, it was made better by playing with some really good golfers. I'm the type of person that if John Daly were to call and ask to play with me, I would say yes without thinking. Then of course, the day of, I'd freak out.
I was very excited when a friend said he was travelling home and would stop in Orlando. He is a great golfer and very passionate about the game. I knew a weekend hanging out with him would provide opportunities to improve my game. During his visit we played two rounds. During these two rounds I learned the following things: I break my "V" on contact with the ball, I need to tee up more when using my driver, I need to record the distances I get with each club, get the range an hour before tee time and lastly, a bag full of irons and hybrids won't cut it. I need to buy some fairway woods. The biggest thing I learned is I need to stop getting frustrated and start each hole with a new attitude. Ok, so I've learned a lot but where do I start?
Getting to the range an hour before tee time is going to take some work. It was easy to do during my friend's visit because I cleared my schedule but usually I'm lucky if I get to the clubhouse 15 minutes before the tee time. The goal going forward is to get to the clubhouse no later than 45 minutes prior to tee time.
Ok, what to tackle next? The following weekend I had a golf date with Lisa and Sheri. Both Lisa and Sheri are lifelong golfers so I figured I better at least get a 3 wood. With gift card in hand (Thank you Davis Family) I headed to Golf Galaxy. In my mind I would get a 3 wood that matched my set. I thought I would be in and out of Golf Galaxy in about 15 minutes flat. Because I haven't used my 4 hybrid and I can only have 14 clubs in my bag, I brought it along to trade in. I also wanted to get a decent sand wedge. No problem. When I told the Sales Associate what I was shopping for he pulled three clubs and started taping them up as he walked me to the demo area. He must of read the look on my face because he said, " You're not planning to buy a club without trying it right"?
So the great thing about trying out the club is the Sales Associate actually watched me while I hit balls and they have this cool machine that shows accuracy and speed. He too noticed I was breaking my "V" at contact. So he gave me a drill to work on. An hour later I had settled on an Adams Golf 3 Wood which I promptly named after the golfer Aaron Badderly. Next he took me to look at balls based on my swing speed. What? Ok, confession. Previously I bought balls based on price and our cuteness. Yes, they make cute balls!
So I left Golf Galaxy feeling really ready to play with Lisa and Sheri. So how did I do? Stay tuned to the next blog post to find out!
A Month of Great Golf
October has been full of great golf experiences! First I played the Chris Kirkpatrick Foundation Golf Tourney. It was a great way to kick off the month and my birthday week. My foursome consisted of Ginny, Sue and Tony. Ginny and Sue and I have been playing together for quite a while. Poor Tony had no idea what he got himself into but in the end he had fun.
There were many cool elements to this tournament. Many restaurants came out and did sampling at various holes. There was a hair salon that had you hula hoop for vodka shots. And then there was "Nerves of Steel." This was a group of entertainers that tried to rattle you as you teed off. They tried to be distracting but they had never met Sue and I. I think in the end we rattled them! Also Medicus Golf was out there letting you try their new Overspin Putter. If you're in the market for a new putter I suggest you check it out. And if you're in the market to buy, you can save 10% by using coupon code CKF10210. Check them out at www.medicusoverspin.com.
My second tourney was EWGA Women Playing for T.I.M.E at Reunion Golf. This tourney was a "PINK" event in support of Breast Cancer awareness. My foursome consisted of Merrily, Debbie and Ginny. We had a great time even though we came in last place! Clearly we didn't buy enough mulligans! Who knew there was a strategy to playing tournament golf.
In between my golf tournaments I played with my cousin Kiilu at Orange County National. I made the misfortune of talking lots of trash before our game which seemingly motivated Kiilu to bring his "A" game. I didn't mind eating crow. It was a beautiful day and he gave great tips.
I also had a chance to catch up with my dear friend Billy. We played at Hunters Creek. A great course for long hitters. We really had fun and Billy was impressed on how far my skills have come in such a short time. I had an awesome day!
Lastly, I closed out the month playing the 2nd Annual Leads and Links tournament sponsored by the Central Florida National Black MBA Association. This tournament was at Celebration Golf. I played with Roberto, Mike and Mark. It was the first time we met even though we all work at the same company. This tournament was also a best ball scramble. I quickly found my role in this tournament. I was the long hitter from the forward tees. Whoo hoo!
Yes, October was full of great golf, fellowship and fun! I can't wait to see what the rest of the year brings!
Ryder Cup Lite
October means tournament time! I figure while Team USA is in Wales taking the Ryder Cup, I too will enter in some tournaments stateside. Ok, so maybe not so much competitive in nature but in spirit.
The first tournament is the Inaugural Chris Kirkpatrick Foundation Golf Tournament. Chris Kirkpatrick is a member of the internationally known, award winning boy band *NSYNC. The Chris Kirkpatrick Foundation (CFK)has been established to enhance the lives of underprivileged children throughout the United States. Their focus is creating life changing opportunities geared toward enhancing the lives of children thru health care, educational and developmental programs.
The second tournament is the Executive Women's Golf Association – Orlando 2010 Charity Golf Event. All proceeds will directly benefit Women Playing For T.I.M.E. (Technology, Immediate diagnosis, Mammography and Education), whose mission is to partner with M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Orlando to defeat cancer as it affects women and their families and friends.
Both are very worthy organizations and great opportunities to have fun while playing golf. Emphasis on fun because I'm not sure about the game I'll be bringing. Last post I was ready, so I thought, to get golf fit. I'm going to have to take a mulligan on that one. The truth is, although my head was ready, my body and spirit didn't co-sign.
I'm slowly getting my body and spirit in agreement with my head. I've started working out but nowhere to the level I need. I am confident I'll get there. ..eventually!
Wonder how much of my game I'll be bringing? I'll be tweeting my progress on the course so follow me @playforwardtees.
Getting Golf Fit
Originally Posted August 2010
Recently I was having some medical issues and I sought out two professionals. My masseuse, Oscar, and my Doctor. Interestingly enough they both gave me the same word of caution, I need to take better care of myself. Whoa… wait a minute, granted, I realize I have regained my appetite for life and the summer of fun has caused me to pack on some pounds but hey….
Oops, turns out my extra weight wasn't what they were talking about. I have been an athlete the majority of my life and while my inner age is 25, my physical age, is well, uummm, not! Both Oscar and my doctor both lectured me on stretching, eating well, and taking my vitamins. Both warned that gone are the days of just getting up and exercising. Whatttt???? Ugh!
So I've embarked on what I'm calling "Getting Golf Fit." Getting Golf Fit is not about losing weight. It's about getting fit enough to continue playing this game I love. Fit includes: increasing flexibility, arm, core, leg and mental strength.
So how am I going about Getting Golf Fit? Well, for right now I'm trying to make sure I am doing cardio consistently to get off the summer of fun inner tube that is circling my body! LOL! Ok, it's not that bad but I do have a little extra pack to my 6 pack. Andia Winslow, professional golfer, is sharing some of her fitness routines online. So if you want to join me in getting fit check out Andia at www.youtube.com/user/ADUB365 .
Mentally, I've identified two spiritual, motivational guides, Joel Osteen and Bishop Vashti McKenzie. I subscribe to Bishop McKenzie's daily audio email "Wake Up Call" and I'm currently listening to Pastor Osteen's audio devotional "Take 10" Getting Your Life Back On Track. After listening to the morning inspiration, I then take time to journal.
Right now, I've given myself a preliminary date of Oct. 1 to complete phase 1 of Getting Golf Fit. If you have any tips please share them in the comments section. I'll be sharing my progress on Twitter @playforwardtees, feel free to follow me and see how I'm doing. Also, I wouldn't mind some words of encouragement 😉
I'm not getting older, I'm getting better!
Slaying Monsters…Real and Imaginary
Originally posted August 2010
My Fairy Golf Father sponsored me in The Summer Groove Golf Tournament at the Doral Resort and Spa, hosted by Alonzo Mourning and Dwyane Wade. The tournament was 3 days after the announcement that King James (LeBron) would be joining the Miami Heat. So my tournament debut at an already popular event has now turned into a media feeding frenzy. Ughh…
Admittedly, I was so wrapped up in my workload that I didn't really get a chance to think about the tournament, that is, until that morning. As I was stuck in traffic on my way to Doral, it hit me that not only was I making my debut after months of trash talking, but I would be playing on a PGA course. And knowing my Fairy Golf Father, the way I do, I suspected I would be on the famed Blue Monster.
The Blue Monster features long fairways, undulating green, a deep Bermuda rough and a unique assortment of water hazards. The famous 18th hole, with its signature fountain, was ranked by GOLF Magazine as one of the Top 100 Holes in the World. 5,392 yards total from the Forward Tees.
Suddenly, the apple I was eating was making me sick. What was I doing? Who do I think I am? Really, The Blue Monster so early in my golf career? I could still turn around and save face. I just need to let my Fairy Golf Father know…I'm not coming. He'll understand. Ok, so he didn't understand the not coming part, but he did understand that I needed just a little encouragement.
From the moment I arrived at Doral, peace falls over me. Both the Doral staff and the Summer Groove staff were so welcoming. Ok, as many times as I have volunteered at event, I've never been in the "check- in" room. Also known as golf stuff heaven! It is in this room that I go from table to table choosing my hat, NIKE glove, polo shirt, golf balls, etc. I'm dizzy with excitement and then I see it. The wall of NIKE golf shoes! Oh my…I had to sit, catch my breath and say THANK YOU to my FGF for making me get at least this far! Alas, those shoes would not be worn today, as I brought my shoes styled by celebrity stylist Un Cutt!
Ok, so I knew my shoes were hot…but wow! I start to put on my shoes and I'm getting feedback from all corners of the room. Uh oh…ok, so I've officially brought attention to myself. Men are lining up to check out the shoes. I had no idea…eek…great, now they think I'm a golfer.
So I head out of the land of free golf stuff and head to find my foursome. Our foursome turns out more like six-some. I joined Rahime, Victor, Henry and Craig. Rahime and I are good friends who have known each other since his days at Georgetown with Alonzo. Our 6-some is rounded out with Trey, Alonzo's teenage son. It's a scramble, best ball format, so it's all good and the pressure is not so bad.
We teed off at 18. Just for the novelty of it, I'm playing with a pink ball. I tee it up, take a breath and let it rip. Right down the middle of the fairway. We don't play my first ball-that honor goes to Craig. But we played my second shot and ended up making par.
Despite several rain delays, (why did I get my hair done?) we had the best time. At various holes, there are the top restaurants in Miami along with adult beverage and ice cream carts. All free…so needless to say, a I got more and more loose as we the day got longer.
On the 9th hole, you can donate $25 to beat Alonzo closest to the pin for an autographed basketball. Unfortunately for me, the restaurant Prime 112 is at this hole cooking up their world famous fried Oreos. I donate $25 and go to order my fried Oreos. All of sudden, people are screaming my name. It's my time, but my Oreos aren't done. Crap, needless to say, my ball went in the water, and the oreos were mouth watering! However, I did beat Alonzo in our private best customized shoe contest! He had no idea I was coming that hard core!
I was pleasantly surprised how many times we played my ball! I was playing very well, extremely well. It helped that Henry and Victor are excellent players and even better teachers. Watching and playing with Trey was such a joy. He is growing into such a fine young gentleman. What an AMAZING day.
As I pulled away from Doral, I can't believe I almost turned around. I almost missed out on an AMAZING day of golf, friendship, good food and drinks, all for a great cause.
Even though the imaginary monsters don't live under my bed anymore, I'm glad I have friends who slay them for me wherever they turn up!
The Heat Is On!
Originally posted July 2010
This week I will make my debut in my first Tournament! I'm excited and nervous. I just hope the others in my foursome are kind and understanding! I am looking forward to playing a challenging course, making friends, and learning more about the game.
Admittedly, I thought by now I'd be 10 pounds lighter, 5 pounds in muscle stronger and my game a little better. The reason I'm not, is that life got in the way. But it's all good because I was living life.
I took some time to go to Costa Rica with a friend. We basked in God's beauty, ate great food, went zip lining, horseback riding and white water rafting. We took the time to sit on the balcony and watch a volcano erupt, monkeys and iguanas go about their day, all within reach (sometimes, too much in reach). I got a lot of reading done on the beach and just relaxed. I followed that trip with a business trip to New Orleans. More good food, company and I watched kids of all ages experience magic! So I can't be upset that I didn't reach my goal. Because I gained something better, peace and joy.
I did get in 2 rounds of golf last week. First, with the league at Disney's Palm and then a round at Orange County National. I had good rounds and was able to tweak my game.
I also managed to get some golf shopping in. I scored two skorts and 1 pair of shorts at Tail Activewear, all for $42! I also found some pants at the Izod store that I will wear at the tournament.
Un Cutt, a celebrity sneaker designer, painted my shoes and they rock (picture to come) so at the very minimum I will look the part. To top off the outfit, I have a Miami Heat ball marker, it's my way of honoring the hosts of the tournament, Alonzo Mourning and Dwyane Wade.
It's always a little scary to do something new, but that's what life is all about. Getting out there and taking risks and the bonus that in the end you end up having fun!
Being In the Moment
As a spectator, the allure of going to golf tournaments was the fact you can't take electronic devices on the course. No cell phone, blackberry, or pagers! Complete silence. There I was on a beautiful landscaped course, often with shared with wildlife, with no outside intrusions. Even the gallery has to be quiet and still at tee shots, mid shots and putts. There in the middle of everything was tranquility.
Playing golf requires being still. Clearing your mind and focusing on your stance, posture, grip and alignment. Approaching the green requires strategy. What is the terrain, are there any hills, sand traps or bunkers? Yes, theoretically you're playing against a human a opponent but your true competition is the course itself.
In the beginning, clearing my mind was a huge challenge. I was always thinking about what I needed to do after I left the course. I was not in the moment and it was reflected in my shot. Golf is about technique. Getting up to the tee box you have to concentrate on the checklist. Stance, posture, grip, alignment, and club selection, check! But if you don't clear your mind there is something you'll miss on the checklist. On your second shot, checklist again. And lastly when putting, checklist again. To be successful you have to be in the moment.
Golf is a game cemented in manners and honor. When you're playing it is imperative that you don't stand where you will distract the hitter. When you have the furthest shot out, you go first. When you're putting or checking the green, you can't step in the line of the other players putt. You can't cast a shadow over the other persons' ball. While putting, someone will attend to the pin (remove the flag from the hole-to increase your chance of getting in the hole). On the next tee shot, the person who had the lowest score on the hole previous has the honor of hitting first. Yes, back in the day, it was created to be a "gentlemen's" game.
Playing golf teaches you patience, strategy, focus, manners, being still and most importantly, being in the moment. All skills that will serve you well off the course too.
Titanium Magnolias
Thanks to Yvonne I participated in a drop in league. I played with her, Beth and Karen. We played Magnolia which is the home of the Children's Miracle Network Classic on the fall tour of the PGA Tour. Magnolia is a beautiful course, full of nature. We saw about 6 dear, a gator and wild turkeys.
The league gathers on Wednesday's after work, it's a 9-hole play with a scramble format. To best describe the scramble format I found the following definition online. "In a scramble, each player tees off on each hole. The best of the tee shots is selected and all players play their second shots from that spot. The better of the second shots is determined, and then all play their third shots from that spot, and so on until the ball is holed. "
Yvonne is a beginner golfer, having just participated in the 4 week clinic where we met; Karen has been playing a while and is very consistent; Beth has been playing off and on for some time but as decided to play more. Yvonne has a great short game, Karen hits them straight, and Beth hits them straight but is hoping to get more distance. I'm more of the risk taker. I have great distance but not consistent with keeping it straight. Magnolia is a long course; I was like a kid in a candy store until I kept losing my candy (balls that went really far and really, really right). I did finally hit one straight about 200 yards.
The scramble format is great opportunity to play and learn at the same time. Because you're playing the best ball, it builds comrade. You want everyone to hit well because that's the next spot you'll be hitting from. We found ourselves coaching and encouraging each other.
Because this format is casual I suggest that you video each other so that you can review your swing technique. Beth and I both forgot to bring our grip coach. A missed opportunity, that won't happen again.
We had a great time on the course. Sure we were 35 minutes behind pace, we were the last ones in and it was dark. None of this mattered because we had a great time. Oh yeah, we actually made par on a couple holes! Bonus!
Put Up or Shut Up!
Whether you're a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, trash talking is a part of the game. The downside to trash talking is it doesn't always reflect the current reality but hey minor detail. If there was an Olympic category for trash talking, I would be a gold medalist, but at some point you have to put up or shut up.
My put up or shut up moment is about to be upon me. My Fairy Golf Father has offered me a spot in the kick off golf charity golf tournament of Zo's Summer Groove. For those who don't know, Zo's Summer Groove is a hosted by NBA Champions Alonzo Mourning and Dwyane Wade , July 14-18, 2010, The Groove is a five-day weekend fundraising event that has something for everyone: golf, comedy, concert, benefit dinner, youth summit, youth basketball clinic and sports conference, a free block party, an all-star basketball game and numerous exclusive functions. Now in its 14th year, The Groove has raised more than $7 million for local South Florida programs and initiatives supported by Alonzo Mourning Charities and Wade's World Foundation. Players in the golf tournament are a who's who of Miami sports, celebrities and business owners. My trash talking mound has grown to the size of Mt. Everest.
Now the reality, again minor detail, is that I haven't played or practiced in a week. Now that doesn't mean I didn't think about golf. I recently bought a Motorola Devour, a smart phone that is smarter than me. The upside of this phone is access to great apps. I recently downloaded (for free) a shot tracker, a golf GPS and a countdown widget. The widget is now my nemesis. I plugged in the date for "The Groove" and everyday this widget tells me how many days away I am. Ugh.
Downloading apps isn't all I did. Of course I went shopping. I scored a cute pair of shoes ($20), a blinged out ball marker ($15), a mint green golf shirt ($13) to match aforementioned shoes, and a black/white golf shirt ($1.50) to match the ball marker. By the way, the cost of the golf shirt, $1.50, is not a typo. 2 weeks ago I joined IZOD rewards. Just for joining they sent me a $10 gift certificate. When I went in the store the shirt was %60 off plus I had a %20 coupon for being a rewards member and then I used the gift certificate. Total = $1.50!
Now I'm firmly rooted in reality and that darn widget is doing the countdown, so I have got to focus on getting my golf skill level up to my trash talking level. The plan is to play at least 9 holes during the week in addition to the weekend. Luckily this week, Sheri has offered to play with me. Sheri is an experienced golfer. My strategy is not to beat her, but to steal some of her technique. The following weeks I'll play in the EWGA 9 and dines, these are 9 holes played after work and recap at the 19th hole. Also, thanks to Yvonne from the golf clinic, there is a company drop in league that plays 9 holes every Wednesday. Lastly, Coach Stepney as offered to go out on the course with me and critique my play.
There is an opportunity to elevate my game in time. The question is will I put up or shut up? Start your wagers now!


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The ways we use technology to access and analyze data continue to get more personalized and more sophisticated. In HR, we're seeing technology enable employees to engage in their own financial wellbeing, make meaningful changes to their physical wellness and take an ownership stake in their career development. Yet as close as we are to giving employees a single holistic view of their career, health and wealth, two gaps still exist, a philosophical gap and an engagement gap.
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One of the best ways to help employees gain control over their financial wellbeing is to give them dashboard-like access to all their information. By aggregating long- and short-term finances, personal finances, investments, employer managed data, health and wellness information, and family data a complete picture of an employee's life can emerge.
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I don't know what to say about this one… Sarakon seems to be a puzzle or board game that looks like Mah Jong? I have no idea really. I just loaded up a trained game and skipped to the end. There are a lot of levels to play, so if you understand this game, I'm sure it will be a big challenge for you.
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HOW WAS IT COMPLETED?: Using a level skip cheat.
SO WHAT HAPPENS?: Once I skipped the final level, a screen appeared which says 'WELL DONE! YOU HAVE COMPLETED THIS GAME!'. It also displayed a score and a ranking. As I cheated, I had an awful score and my ranking was 'STUPID!'. I totally deserved that.
Neil: I don't know about the game, but the ending is crap. 1/10.
Vinny: Hmmmm… doesn't sound like my kind of game or my kind of ending. Flat – very flat. 1/10 from me.
Andrew Fisher: Ancient Vinny proverb say, if you have text screen ending you have failed in life…
Andy Vaisey: I'll take the advice and give the music a listen, but forgive me for giving the game a wide berth, particularly given the ending.
FINAL SAY: Very poor. The ending is too simple.


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Barry Holland replied to Supercorsa's topic in All About the SOULTerrible news, so sad. Thoughts go out to the family. Known Joe since the mid 90's. R.I.P.
Thanks for the great offer Dave but sometimes unable to get out due to stomach related problems. I do have a car and can still drive but it's just the health issues letting me down. Are you in Sheffield and have we ever met? supposed to be doing a spot for Fat Piggy at the Embassy Feb 8th if I'm ok. ATB.
Hiya Dave, a friend's just told me about this post so I thought I'd reply to it. I ran the soul nights from Dec 1999 to May 2014. It was in the same building as the original KGB but a couple of rooms along from the original ballroom in a much smaller, cellar-like bar but it created a great atmosphere. A new management team came in alongside a new owner of the building and didn't want us anymore. Unfortunately over the last year or so my health issues have got a lot worse and don't get out much now as I want to. Don't get on soul source much either. As for the original KGB, I only remember going once, in 1982, must have been just before it shut. I've heard lots of stories about the original nights, seen lots of flyers and know a lot of pele who went. Wasn't aware of any live acts but looks like from a previous post, Tommy Hunt appeared there but then again where hasn't he appeared, LOL. Saw him at Dial House in Sheffield about 1980 but that's another story. Sorry couldn't be more of a help to you but glad you got the name in the end, all the best, Barry, KTF.
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Stirrin' Up Some Soul
Barry Holland commented on melpg's calendar event in archiveLooking forward to saturday and belting some top northern soul sounds out. Promoters have done a great job organising some great bar deals for you. Bring your drinking heads and your dancing shoes for a great night (don't get them mixed up please. LOL.). See you all saturday. KTF.
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Sorry for late reply, apart from being worn out after the last night, I've had a few hospital appointments and just taking things steady for a while. Not looking for anything myself just yet but will be doing guest spots for other people. A friend is starting up a do at the O2 Academy, which I've been asked to do the first one alongside Mopsey, Nigel Filmer and Bob H. By the time you get this message I'm sure you will have heard about it. It's onJune 14th. I'm also doing a guest spot at Killamarsh, July 5th I think. So a few to be going on with but really having to take things easy. ATB. KTF.
Thanks for all great comments guys. It's been my pleasure to have run this event for over 14 years and met so many friends who have become more than friends and more like family, soul family. It looks like being absolutely rammed, so be early and we will go out on a real high. At least we are finishing at the top and not because of falling attendances because the regular KGB 'ers are so loyal. See you all later, just off to set up for the last time. KTF.
Barry Holland commented on a soul guide event in archiveThanks for another well written summary of the night, it's like I was there all along, LOL. Thanks to all the well wishers and after a two week stay at the all-inclusive NGH I'm feeling much better now thanks. Thanks to Nigel and Bob for making sure my arrangements went to plan on the night and looks like you both did a cracking job, thanks again. Unfortunately as the rumours went round on saturday, the rumours are now fact, and the next KGB will be the last one. Everything has now been sorted, so look out for details on S.S. and F/B. See you all very soon, Barry, KGB, KTF.
I didn't think I'd be posting this event for a long time, but unfortunately this will be the last Kay Gee Bee soul night at the Bar Abbey. A new management team are taking over the downstairs, Bar Abbey and Snooker Club, for reasons only known to them all future events are now going to be cancelled. Obviously everyone is gutted about this, myself and Ann, Andy and his team, who are the current managers and who have worked wonders into turning it into a fantastic live music venue for local bands, as well as letting us carry on the KGB soul nights, and not forgetting all the KGB regulars who have supported myself and Ann for all those years, everyone of you mean so much to us and we couldn't have done it without you. Also a massive thanks to all the D.J.'s that have done spots for me and of course, think of all the local D.J.'s who started off D.J.'ing down those stairs. The very first night was a free entry and I'm doing the same for the last, but people will be asked to donate to a local charity, yet to be decided. As from day one this night was done for the love of the music and you, the great people that are northern soulies. Also I've decided to open the room next door and have the Horti' crew plus Andy Jones play some rare and underplayed tunes, some of my favourites will get played I'm sure of that. See you all on the night, Barry and Ann, KGB, KTF.
Barry Holland is attending KAY GEE BEE ++END OF AN ERA++
Barry Holland posted a soul guide event in archiveKAY GEE BEE ++END OF AN ERA++ We brought you the best music 1999 - 2014 SATURDAY MAY 10th WILL BE OUR LAST NIGHT CLASSIC NORTHERN SOUL AND MOTOWN PLUS SOME FORGOTTEN GEMS FROM BARRY PLUS GUESTS GUEST D.J.'s MRS KGB, PAUL "ACE" RICHARDS LITTLE AL, PAUL NEWTON ROB MASON, KEITH DAVIS KEV BRUCE ROOM 2 A SECOND ROOM WILL BE ADDED WITH SOME OF MY FAVOURITE RARE AND UNDERPLAYED TUNES FROM THE HORTI' CREW: JOHN MOFFATT, GARY SMITH, ALAN MILLINGTON AND JOINING THEM, ANDY JONES. THIS WILL BE A FREE ADMISSION AS WAS THE FIRST ONE 8-00p.m. — 1-30a.m. (1-00a.m. BAR) 8-00p.m. — 1-00a.m. ROOM 2 K — G — B KEPT GETTING BETTER A MASSIVE THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO EVER CAME TO THE KGB. YOUR SUPPORT OVER THE YEARS HAS MEANT SO MUCH TO ANN AND MYSELF. THIS NIGHT WAS ALWAYS DONE FOR THE LOVE OF THE MUSIC AND FOR THE PEOPLE WHO CAME TO SEE US, IT WAS YOUR NIGHT.
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Barry Holland commented on Big Cliff's calendar event in archiveWill be there for the early spot but not able to stop too long as still feeling rather tired after stay in hospital. Looking forward to seeing you all, Barry, KGB.
First of all ladies and gents, apologies for a late post but as you all know I was taken back in to hospital at half 6 the next morning after the KGB night. Unfortunately since my discharge from hospital my dad has also been in for a second time and my sister has been in I.C.U. So you can imagine it's not been a great time for us all. Back to the night and thanks for all the great feedback chaps, yes another top, atmospheric down those stairs and a massive thanks to all the KGB'ers for their loyal support. Was going to mention an early, debut spot from Darren Deeley, playing some great tunes of across the board northern soul. Thanks Darren, and a great guy also.Another debut spot from Grahame went down really well. Top northern soul sounds all the way and welcome back to do a spot any time, well done. Of course "Ace" doing his normal classic northern spot along with all the banter, and myself doing the last spot, which nearly finished me off as well as the night, (LOL). (Note to oneself.....play Lulu next time, thanks Russ, your input is second to none and also your writing skills hit the nail on the head everytime, thanks again.) Thanks to Lauren for sitting on the door again, extremely friendly bar staff and a massive thanks to Pete, Gina, Michelle and Russ for the help at the end of the night. See you all at the next one, thanks again for everyone's support and concern for my health, Barry, KGB, KTF.
Looking forward to another great night of northern soul down those stairs. My old mate Ace coming down to do a spot like only he can, not 'arf mate, and a first time spot for Grahame Johnson who's been coming to see us for a bit now and promises to do a top spot of northern classics with some RnB thrown in as well. Look forward to it Grahame. See you all on the night for another atmospheric KGB night. Barry, KGB, KTF.
Barry Holland is attending KAY GEE BEE
Barry Holland posted a soul guide event in archiveKAY GEE BEE Bringing you the finest music since 1999 BAR ABBEY ABBEYDALE ROAD SHEFFIELD S7 1FS. SATURDAY MARCH 8th. SECOND SATURDAY IN EVERY MONTH CLASSIC NORTHERN SOUL PLUS SOME FORGOTTEN GEMS FROM BARRY PLUS GUESTS GUEST D.J.'s PAUL "ACE" RICHARDS (SHEFFIELD) GRAHAME JOHNSON (SELBY) ADMISSION £2 8-00p.m. - 1-30a.m. (1-00a.m. BAR) K - G - B KEEPS GETTING BETTER
Barry Holland commented on a soul guide event in archiveTry and pop down later, if I don't get down have a good one. Barry, KGB, KTF.
Many thanks to all the KGB regulars and everyone who travelled to the KGB last saturday, even more so because of the terrible weather conditions. Also with it being a month where it's the first friday and second saturday there were lots of events on locally over the weekend. A massive thanks to guest D.J.'s Mick2Dinners and Dave Glover for an excellent 2 hour spot between them. Classic northern all the way, top stuff lads. That's why Junction 36 is packed every month. Thanks also to Lauren, (the managers daughter) for helping out on the door. It was her first night with us and she did a great job. Everyone made her welcome as all soulies always do. She really enjoyed the night and we hope to see her back again very soon, thanks again. Numbers were down on what we normally get but every now and then we get a group of young and upcoming, soulies of the future, I think. Very polite, really enjoy the music, a couple of good dancers among them and they NEVER dance with their drinks, bonus. Great to see you enjoying northern soul and boosted the crowd to what we normally get. Thanks to the manager, Andy, for his help in putting this night on and thanks to the bar staff and everyone who volunteer their help at the end of the night to put stuff away, you are all great friends. Looking forward to next month allready, see you all out and about somewhere soon, Barry, KGB, KTF.


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Sunday, January 24, 2016
Sunday Funnies: Hello, Dolly! Auditions starring Christine Pedi
Check out the fabulous Christine Pedi as she takes us inside the audition room of the 2017 Broadway revival of Hello, Dolly! (which will star Bette Midler). Below you can also enjoy her as Liza Minnelli in four other hilarious videos.
Christine currently stars in Off-Broadway's NEWSical the Musical. She has also appeared on Broadway in Little Me, Talk Radio and Chicago (as Mama Morton) and Off-Broadway in many Forbidden Broadway shows. And she is a host on SiriusXM Radio's "On Broadway" channel.
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When I start Evolution now, it crashes while starting up.
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Version: 2.10.3
Release: 1.fc7
How reproducible:
Consistently; however most likely only on my machine--I think it has to do with
my many IMAP configurations accounts.
Steps to Reproduce:
1. Run evolution
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During startup, Evolution crashes.
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Evolution should continue running (of course.)
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I've had this problem a few times in the past w/ Evolution, but running it with
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One of my many BugBuddy reports which can't be sent due to the fact that I'm behind an internet proxy.
This may be bug #245695, which was fixed in evolution-2.10.3-2.fc7.
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I will attempt this. I think it may be the same problem, as one of my IMAP
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That fixed it; and yes, I did receive my warning from my Groupwise server. That
must have been it. I'm not sure if you'd like to mark this a duplicate, or just
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2018 Australian Wine Vintages (The Gold Book), Rob Geddes MW. 94 pts for 2015 Bekkers Grenache: "Skilful winemaking…"
Very aromatic with raspberry, rose water, graphite mineral and white pepper spice aromas. The soft up front tannins, ripe redberry fruits on the front palate and spicy red fruits on the middle are very varietal. Skilful wine making has created a generous wine with refined length from the very fine tannins that knit the front palate fruit flavour into mineral spicy smoked meat on the savoury long finish. 94 points. Five stars.


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How much are our doctors prescribing nationwide?
The number of prescriptions for opioid painkillers have escalated from around 76 million in 1991 to nearly 207 million in in 2013, with the United States their biggest consumer globally, accounting for almost 100 percent of the world total for hydrocodone (Vicodin) and 81 percent for oxycodone (Percocet).


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Before I get to my next post, I wanted to say happy birthday to Mickey Mouse! On this day 83 years ago, Mickey was first introduced to the world. He doesn't look his age, does he?
What are your favorite movies starring Mickey Mouse? Comment below and let the world know your thoughts. As always, have a magical day!


text: News Miss Northern Corridor Pageant To Showcase Local Talent SHARE ON: Nick Birnie, staff Monday, Feb. 12th, 2018 Photo Credit: Kevin Anderson This Thursday the young ladies of Kapuskasing and the surrounding communities will show off their talents at the first ever Miss Northern Corridor Pageant. Director and Coordinator Chloe Brunelle says the pageant, formerly known as the Miss Kapuskasing Pageant, will not be changing a single element of the evening except for its title. Brunelle says the name change is the only difference this year, and that was a decision based on inclusion. //www.mykapuskasingnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Brunelle-Pageant-1.wav She says, the girls have been hard at work for months in preparation and she hopes the town will show their support in groves. //www.mykapuskasingnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Brunelle-Pageant-2.wav The Miss Northern Corridor Pageant will take place at the Centre de Loisirs on Thursday beginning at 7:00pm.


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English PEN – SOLD OUT
19th January 2017
English PEN campaigns for writers at risk around the world. To support the charity, five British writers, all local to southwest England, will read from their own work and from the work of a writer who is in prison or under threat of persecution. We will be joined by the poet Alice Oswald, the novelist Andrew Miller, the journalist Viv Groskop, historian and broadcaster Jonathan Dimbleby and the current President of English PEN, the writer and translator Maureen Freely.
The authors will read from the work of the following writers at risk:the Iranian poet, Mahvash Sabet; the Egyptian author, Ahmed Naji; the Mexican journalist, Sanjuana Martinez; the Bahraini human rights campaigner Nabeel Rajab and the Turkish novelist and journalist, Aslı Erdogan.
tickets £25
including supper Chargrilled Castlemead Farm chicken, lemon, thyme, aioli Skinny fries, Charles Dowding salad leaves and Tiramisu
Doors 6.30pm Event starts promptly at 7pm please arrive early to allow time for parking as there is no admittance once the event has started
to book call 01749 814 070
If you are unable to come but would like to support English PEN with a donation, please visit this link: https://www.englishpen.org/
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Crossing DMZ
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Crossing DMZ
For her first trip in South Korea, Sarah Trouche asks the unavoidable question of the rapprochement between the North and the South. She goes along DMZ, a demilitarized zone extending for four kilometers which separate both territories. That is a no man's land plenty with grids, with barbed wires and walls, where people come and collect themselves. They put ribbons corresponding symbolically to wishes or thoughts sent to their fellows living on the other side of the border. By exploring the borders of this protected extremist zone, the artist discovers the maritime border. The west Korea is subject to big tides which generate large area of muds. At low tide, both countries are practically linked by the mud, without any physical border separating them. These muddy zones are closely monitored. In the mud one can find imposing metallic anchors which are arranged to prevent the boats from docking. The artist discreetly goes into the mud to be able to go as closer as possible to North Korea. She buried colored ribbons so they can be discovered by the inhabitants of the North. Then her body is displayed, endangered in order to mean a common will of getting together. The body covered with mud looks like the junction between both banks. She keeps her action in Paris (Glamorama #9-2012), where she shows herself dense cloud, her skin covered with a brownish painting. Her hair is harnessed thick extensions; it ended by several metallic anchors. The body is the toy of a physical twinge, wobbling between tension and resistance. It is felt to better underline the disconnectedness of two separated countries which tend to merge again.
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Dates set for Club AGM
The date for the club AGM has been set for Wed, Dec 14, 8PM.
Juvenile Update
Last Thurs, we held an information session with next year's U6 coaches, Liam Foley, Declan Whelan, Mike O'Shea, Maurice O'Connell and Ultan Savage. It was great to have some many new coaches lined up for next year. Friends and supporters of Lisgoold Juvenile club are looking forward to the annual Presentation Social which is to be held in Midleton Park Hotel on Friday Nov 11. There has been plenty to celebrate this year, and it promises to be an enjoyable night. The date for the Juvenile club AGM has been set for Monday, Nov 21.
Stewards Training
Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Uí Mac Coille is holding a Course for voluntary stewards to assist with our games in Ui Mac Coille, Páirc Uí Chaoimh and various venues. The purpose is to ensure that there is a quality level of stewarding at all our venues. Stewards may be called occasionally to work at some of our major Munster venues. Stewards will be trained and accredited by the GAA National Health & Safety Committee and the course is monitored by the Portobello Institute who will be present.
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Venue: - Midleton GAA Club
6.30 pm to 9.30 pm on Friday 2nd December, 2016
9.30 pm to 1.30 pm on Saturday 3rd December, 2016
Stewards are required to attend the Course on both sessions.
If you have previously stewarded for CLCG please avail of this course as retraining is vital. Those interested please contact a club officer on / or before Wednesday 23rd November, 2016
Lisgoold GAA Lotto Jackpot of €20,000 remains up for grabs!
Results of 01-Nov-2016 draw: Numbers: 1, 2, 4, 30. No Winner. €20: Shirley Garde, Ken Bergin, Maria Connery, John Barry. Next Draw Tuesday 8th Nov in Smarts Bar. Main Jackpot is now at €20,000 Reserve Lotto €5,000.
Social Media – roll out of what's app
Lisgoold CLUBTEXT is now on What's App. To get latest news on club activities, download what's app and text 0872791699 to request inclusion. Check out our website www.lisgooldgaa.com. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter. It's a great way to keep up with all our fixtures, results and latest news.


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Charity Work
At Lida Vets we often work closely with charities to help those animals most in need. During the bank holiday weekend in August, we were called to assist one of these cases. Katie was a lovely young female cat, collected by the RSPCA from owners who could not afford to help her through illness. Sadly, Katie had too many litters of kittens in a short life – a shocking reality in any unneutered cat. She had developed a severe case of mastitis, an infection of her mammary tissue. This gave Katie a temperature, systemic infection, and caused a large portion of her mammary tissue to become detached from her body and die away. This left us with a nasty wound with pus to manage and heal.
At first the task seemed daunting, as the damage was so severe. Step by step we were able to help. Pain-relieving and antibiotic drugs were administered, Katie was stabilized before undergoing a general anaesthetic to remove the worst affected tissue. This left Katie with much missing skin, so a body bandage with special wet to dry dressing was used to protect the area and to remove the remaining infection. Dressings were changed daily at first, then every 2 days. 10 days later, we were thrilled to find that Katie was ready for her second and final surgery. Under general anaesthetic, we were able to spay Katie to prevent her from having further kittens. Then the skin around the wound was prepared and gradually the wound was reduced in size before finally being closed.
We can report that Katie has found a lovely new home and looks forward to a new life. Without the dedication of the RSPCA and their close work with Lida Vets, Katie would not have survived.
The Case of a Non-healing wound.
In the field of surgery, there are some wounds that are tricky to heal. There are many reasons why a wound will not knit back together, including underlying skin disease, size of the wound and tension over the incision, infection, over activity and many more. This case is that of a beautiful boxer dog on whom we found an aggressive tumour. The tumour was a Mast Cell Tumour, requiring a large amount of skin to be taken to ensure the disease was completely eradicated.
Unfortunately, despite best efforts, too much tension over the wound led to the original stitches failing and the wound re-opening. So we had to think laterally to come up with some ways to dress the wound. Due to the position on the leg, we couldn't just apply a bandage!
We managed the wound as an open wound, changing dressings every few days. We used different dressing materials to help draw out infection, and create fresh new granulation tissue which would eventually help us close the wound.
The pictures below show the wound starting to granulate and create fresh healthy tissue.
After several weeks of dressing, we created a new flap of skin by finding some spare from the back of the leg. We were able to drag this across to help close over much of the wound surface. Even with this great success, a small area still remained open But with further dressing, the wound healed completely!
5th March 2015 11:00 - On a damp morning of Lettuce (Name altered) arrived at the surgery with a worried owner. Lettuce is nearly thirteen years old, one of those tiny Jack Russell Terriers which are immediately lovable. She had lost her right eye previously. Now the left side of her face was swollen and asymetrical, to be precise the entire left lip and cheek was thick and hard though painless and about five times bigger than normal!!.
The kind of things that can cause such a swelling (differential diagnoses) vary from infections e.g. a massive abscess from a bite or a foreign body (FB) (very common) all the way to a rapidly expanding cancerous growth (rare).
11th March 10:16 - Worryingly, week on antibiotic and antiinflammatory did seemed not to have any effect, the swollen cheek became even more humongous. Something odd was going on..
Lettuce underwent surgery to obtain a full thickness biopsy from the lip. It was sent to the pathology lab where, using analytical techniques of histopathology and immunohistochemistry the cells would reveal their secret. X-rays did not show any FB or lesions in the rest of her body.
15th March 16:39 - Days spent waiting for results. Letttuce is now on antibiotic again because of secondary infection and the swollen lip is getting worse with skin and mucosa inside of her mouth breaking up.
16th March 09:32 - The grim news - this is a malignant T-cell lymphoma localised to the lip. Chasing the lab for immune cell markers results. Lettuce is referred to a specialist oncology unit where treatment begins using Vincristine and Prednisolone chemotherapy combination.
20th March 16:29 - The report from the specialists does not bode well.Th cancer had not responded and the face is getting worse
24th March 09:46 - Stalemate. Lettuce has been released home on tablets but the massive cheek is getting worse and encroaching on her one remaining eye. The lack of response to chemo means she may have to be put to sleep. Urgent phone calls are made to several specailists. Suggestions are discussed with the owners. A shortlist of potentially helpful chemotherapy drugs is drawn.
30th March 15:29 - Lettuce is a really brave little dog. still eating inspite of the massive mass of her left face. There is nothing left to lose - ee decide to try Lomustine, a drug which would allow Lettuce to be at home during the treatment.
01st April 12 noon - Good news! the tumour has begun to shrink and Lettuce is in good spirits.
07st April 10.29 Lettuce still making good progress. We add antibiotics and steroids to ease infection and inflammation respectively.
13 April 13.15 Sudden eye trouble! Lettuce appears to be blind in her one remaining eye within the last 24 hours: colliding with objects and disoriented. Lettuce had one eye removed due to a detached retina over a year ago and the prospect of the same fate being visited on the left eye is troubling.Dr David Williams, the specialist ophthalmologist is called to examine her. It appears that old eye problems have resurfaced on both corneal, pupillar and retinal levels. She cannot see and we attempt treatment with atropine and Remend. Has the eye been invaded by the cancer cells? is the problem related to the cancer treatment?
21 April 14.33 - Lettuce undergoes an ultrasound examination of the eye. A possible retinal detachment is detected. Things do not look promising. Worries prevail but we persevere with treatment and hope. It is time for the next dose of Lomustine - How would she cope? Another blood test is run and she is declared in fine fettle, eye notwithstanding. The new dose is administered and off she goes home
27 April 10:20 - Emergency. Lettuce suddenly became lifeless and lethargic with a high temperature. We commence intensive iv fluids and iv medication. The chemotherapy has wiped out her entire immune defences. It is a known adverse reaction to chemo but the owner has reacted swiftly. Hand wringing for a few hours but she begins to get better.
28 April 09.17 - Lettuce is improving and is eating. Her temperature is dropping as treatment continues.
29 April 14:21 - she is much brighter already and can go home
05 May 10.46 - Lettuce is so well!! The eye issues have miraculously resolved. She is well,phew.
12 May 16.30 - How good is that!
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There's no dispute, he's is the coolest character in all of Transformers mythology. The only uncool thing about him is Hasbro lost/gave up the copyright to use his name years ago, so now, he's technically, "Autobot Jazz." But you get the picture, dig? Check out his all new character page, now linked to in the 2008 Transformers Section!


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The Education of Hailey Kendrick
by Eileen Cook
- Lexile Reading Level: HL720L
- Reading level: Young Adult
- Hardcover: 272 pages
- Publisher: Simon Pulse (January 4, 2011)
- Language: English
Hailey is Ms. Perfect, always doing exactly what is expected of her. She has the perfect boyfriend, excellent grades, and she's never gotten into even a little bit of trouble. One night everything changes and soon Hailey's whole life has been turned upside down.
I do not normally read books like this, but I really enjoyed this story! In fact, I read it all in one sitting! Hailey is funny and complicated, the rest of the cast is interesting and likable, and the plot is definitely not one dimensional. Though set in a very affluent boarding school, Hailey and her friends rarely seem snooty or spoiled, and on the rare occasion that they do appear to look down on others, they are quick to find their way. The conflict between Hailey and her family is particularly touching, and the ulimate conclusion is sufficiently sweet without being cloying.