 eight hits in just 4 1/3. One of the hits was a monster second deck home run hit by Daniel Murphy.
Herndon came in to pitch the rest of the fifth and sixth innings, and allowed three hits, and one of Hamels' baserunners to score. The Phillies even scored two runs in the top of the seventh (they loaded the bases and scored on an error, and then on a double play ball hit by Jimmy Rollins). At that point, I foolishly thought that if the Phillies could keep the score stable, they could scrape back. Then, Baez came in to pitch the seventh. He got two quick outs but couldn't end it, allowing a double to Lucas Duda, a walk to Pagan, a single to Turner (which scored Duda), and then a three run homer to Scott Hairston, all in consecutive at bats. In one inning of work, Baez allowed four hits and four runs to score. I'm hoping that instead of DFAing him when Victorino or Lidge comes back, they launch him into space.
The commentating just made the game worse, saying "This game isn't played on paper!" at least four times in response to the Mets' offensive outburst. They spent a lot of time focusing on the home plate umpire, who took a foul ball off the back of one of his hands. I really didn't need that many shots of his purple, distended knuckle. They also regaled the viewers with a story about how Jon Niese and one of the other Mets players (forgive me for not caring enough to remember who) proposed to their girlfriends over the break. Niese proposed while playing with dolphins in the bahamas, and the other guy apparently lied to his girlfriend about the bathroom being flooded, and she walked into a house crammed with roses to the bursting point. (Is creativity in a proposal too much to ask for?) They actually said "The Mets lead the league in love!" Someone actually said that. Out loud. Into a microphone.
I should note that Rollins was replaced in the bottom of the seventh inning, and the Fox broadcast showed him massaging his foot in the dugout. According to the beat writers, he has some tightness in his right leg, which is just super news. Jimmy is apparently not concerned at all, which shockingly doesn't make me feel better.
The Phillies finish the series with Kyle Kendrick (4-4, 3.58 ERA, better in the bullpen) facing off against Mike Pelfry (5-8, 4.55 ERA, wildly inconsistent).It is that time of year. The time when so many of us are creating new goals for change and calling them “New Year’s resolutions.” Unfortunately for many of us, those resolutions will be all but forgotten in less than a month. The good news is that there are many ways to approach a resolution that will foster success. The even better news is that you specifically CAN follow through with whatever it is that you have resolved to do.
CHANGE YOUR MINDSET FROM RESOLUTION TO INTENTION - I wrote last year about the power of an intention. A resolution focuses on one specific goal, which is often experienced as accomplished or failed in the aftermath. This perspective can actually sabotage your goal before you have a change to start by encouraging you to abandon your efforts when feeling unsuccessful. An intention focuses on the process of creating the life you want to be living. One of my favorite parenting coaches talks about figuring out how you want to feel and using that identified feeling as the touchstone for your goal.
BE REALISTIC – Set yourself up for success by creating small realistic goals that add up to the bigger picture. By creating realistic goals for yourself you will get several success-oriented mood boosts throughout your journey. Being realistic also means acknowledging that you are going to struggle along the way. Don’t let small setbacks stop your progress completely. A setback can teach you about how to succeed in the future. Learn from your mistakes and move forward. The only real failure is not trying at all.
CELEBRATE YOUR POSITIVE STEPS FORWARD - Do not underestimate the value of celebrating your progress. Write down your progress, Instagram a moment of positive movement, journal about your growth, or ask a loved one to celebrate with you over dinner, a hike, or coffee.
VISUALIZE, VISUALIZE, VISUALIZE – Images and metaphors are the language of our subconscious mind. This subconscious is so powerful in creating meaningful and lasting change. The subconscious mind is where patterns often live and breathe. What this means is that if you can imagine vivid pictures of your goal, you are that much closer to breathing life into the pattern you are wanting to create.
When imagining the change you want to see in your life, it can be incredibly helpful to channel this onto paper. My favorite ways to do this are by creating a vision board and engaging in artwork. Remember, it’s about the PROCESS not the product.
GET AN ACCOUNTABLITY PARTNER – Tell someone who has a positive influence in your life about your goal and offer to exchange motivational support. Set up specific times during the day, week, or month in which you can check in with each other to talk about your progress and struggles on your journey.
WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE – I cannot tell you how many times a small word such as “can’t” has stood directly in the way between a person and their goals. Pay attention to the things you tell yourself. Every time you start to say “I can’t…” try changing that to “I choose not to…” Take responsibility for your choices and you will be amazed at the sense of empowerment you may start to experience.
SEEK PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE – Whatever your goals, there is likely someone who has helpful information for you. Nutritionists, doctors, teachers, money managers, counselors – all out there just waiting to serve you. There are also so many online resources and support systems that are accessible for free. Take advantage of the resources around you.
Take the first step today toward your resolution and post it in the comments section below.
(Note - this blog post was adapted from an earlier post from my original counseling blog before Blackbird Counseling & Wellness was created).They may represent only 14 per cent of the total workforce, but women have the potential to make a big impact on Canada’s mining sector and are seen as an important source of the tens of thousands of skilled positions that will need to be filled over the next 10 years to keep the industry robust.
Aurizon currently has many women employed at its Casa Berardi mine, Val d’Or operations office and at its Vancouver corporate office in the areas of environment, geology, exploration, engineering, laboratory, human resources, purchasing, maintenance, global development, accounting and administration.
A study last year by the Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) and Women in Mining (WIM) Canada – and a portion of the research activities undertaken by the Conference Board of Canada – confirmed that Canada has a large pool of highly skilled, experienced women willing and able to participate in all levels of the mining and exploration sectors.
One of the issues identified in the study was lack of awareness among female students of the opportunities in mining and exploration.
“Only 10 per cent of female students were aware of the mining sector. Career tools like Explore for More are helping, but we need industry to reach out to students and collaborate with us to promote mining as a career of choice,” said Melanie Sturk, director of Attraction, Retention and Transition at MiHR.
Women in Mining Canada is also playing a key role in raising the profile of the industry among women. Using a mentoring network, and partnering with industry, governments and other stakeholders, WIM Canada focuses on research, advocacy and knowledge exchange among its members, branches and the international WIM network.
For its part, Aurizon Mines says it will continue its effort to encourage women in mining.
Learn more about the Canadian environment industry, explore environmental careers, and hear directly from Canadian environmental professionals here!Xa Loi Pagoda is an iconic Buddhist site built in 1956. There are seven tiered temples within the complex and a beautiful garden. Xa Loi is known for being the former home of the most recognizable symbol of the conflict between Vietnam and America—Thich Quang Duc, the monk who self-immolated in protest of religious persecution.
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Fact: The direction the earth is tilted while it orbits the sun is what causes climate to change.
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