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strkjv@Numbers:35:1 @ And the LORD Y@hovah# spake unto Moses in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho Y@riychow#, saying,
strkjv@Numbers:35:2 @ Command the children of Israel, that they give unto the Levites of the inheritance of their possession cities to dwell in; and ye shall give also unto the Levites suburbs for the cities round about them.
strkjv@Numbers:35:3 @ And the cities shall they have to dwell in; and the suburbs of them shall be for their cattle, and for their goods, and for all their beasts.
strkjv@Numbers:35:4 @ And the suburbs of the cities, which ye shall give unto the Levites, shall reach from the wall of the city and outward a thousand cubits round about.
strkjv@Numbers:35:5 @ And ye shall measure from without the city on the east side two thousand cubits, and on the south side two thousand cubits, and on the west side two thousand cubits, and on the north side two thousand cubits; and the city shall be in the midst: this shall be to them the suburbs of the cities.
strkjv@Numbers:35:6 @ And among the cities which ye shall give unto the Levites there shall be six cities for refuge, which ye shall appoint for the manslayer, that he may flee thither: and to them ye shall add forty and two cities.
strkjv@Numbers:35:7 @ So all the cities which ye shall give to the Levites shall be forty and eight cities: them shall ye give with their suburbs.
strkjv@Numbers:35:8 @ And the cities which ye shall give shall be of the possession of the children of Israel: from them that have many ye shall give many; but from them that have few m@#at# ye shall give few: every one shall give of his cities unto the Levites according to his inheritance which he inheriteth.
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I first published this recipe on my old blog this time last year but somehow forgot to post it here after I made Real Food Renegades! It’s funny because this is one of my all-time favourite recipes that I make every week in the spring and summer. I was reminded by my lovely reader Janel, who’s a very avid fan of my Strawberry-Rhubarb Compote, to share it here! This is one of the simplest batch cooking recipes you can make throughout this warmer weather with fresh rhubarb from your own backyard (it grows like a weed!) and your family can use it all week – it’s the perfect spread for waffles and pancakes, or fill the gluten-free pie shells from this recipe for something new. With the tantalizing sweet and sour flavours of strawberry and rhubarb, you can’t go wrong!
Plus, this isn’t really much of a recipe; it’s basically foolproof and just thrown together and cooked! The compote tastes delicious, though, and is perfect for stirring or topping just about anything. I tried it stirred into a plain chia pudding today and it was amazing! This compote reminds me of my grandmother’s strawberry-rhubarb meringue tart, just a whole lot simpler to make!
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1-2 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped
- 1/2 cup water
- 2-4 tsp honey (replace with maple syrup or other unrefined sweetener for vegan)
- 1-2 tsp grass-fed gelatin mixed with 1 tbsp water (omit for vegan)
- Cook strawberries and rhubarb with water in a saucepan until soft.
- Mash fruits and stir in honey and gelatin until desired sweetness and thickness is reached.
- Pour into a clean jar and store in the fridge for up to two weeks.
- Enjoy stirred into chia puddings, on toast, etc!

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LIMA — Dylan Niese and Zach Schroeder are longtime friends who grew up within walking distance of each other’s homes.
Pierre Desprat grew up in France.
Niese and Schroeder started playing tennis in seventh grade after LCC coach Kevin Bruin spent years trying to spark their interest. Both are now four-year members of the T-Birds’ tennis team and have grown into tall, athletic players built perfect for the tennis court.
Desprat started playing tennis when he was 3 years old, had never played for a high school sports team until arriving to LCC as an exchange student in August and is about average height for a high school sophomore.
But put him on a tennis court, and he’s a giant.
“(Coming into the season) I thought we’d have a decent team, not a world-beater but respectable,” Bruin said. “Then Pierre showed up.”
The trio of Desprat, Niese and Schroeder may come from different backgrounds, but they have one thing in common: They have been masterful in the 2014 boys tennis regular season.
As a team, the Thunderbirds are 16-1 heading into the Division II sectional tournament, Thursday and Saturday at the University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH) tennis courts.
Between them, the aforementioned trio have lost all of one individual match and have been at the heart of a very deep squad that has already made plenty of highlights, including winning the Lima City Tennis Tournament and beating Shawnee in a dual match — a rarity according to Bruin.
“I couldn’t really ask for a better senior season,” Niese said. “My freshman year, I thought the team was really good because we had a lot of seniors and juniors who were really good. I thought, how could we ever be that good?”
Desprat has been virtually untouchable as the No. 1 singles player with an 18-0 record. Schroeder is 9-1 as the No. 2 singles player and Niese is 10-0 at No. 3 singles.
Where Schroeder and Niese really shine is as a doubles team, where they are 8-0. The duo is the No. 3 seed heading into the tournament, the same seed they were a year ago when they just missed qualifying for districts in a three-set marathon loss to a St. Marys team.
“We were good enough to go (to districts) and it was disappointing,” Schroeder said. “Over the summer Dylan and I played a lot together because we know how good the other teams are. We know we can get there if we play our game.”
Schroeder and Niese are perfect complements: Schroeder provides the daring shots while Niese brings a more disciplined approach. As a team, their strength is at the net and their aggressiveness has increased a ton.
Being lifelong friends also helps, as does the mentorship they received from LCC standouts like 2013 grad and four-time state qualifier Alex Swick along with other recent state qualifiers such as John Kidd, Brandon French and Brian Bruin.
“It just motivated us, seeing how hard they worked to get there,” Niese said. “I wanted to get as far as they did.”
Schroeder said Swick and Kidd, who went to state as a doubles team in 2012 and 2011, taught him a great deal about how to be a successful doubles player. Swick also had a big influence on teaching him how to be a team leader.
“Having Alex here my first three years of high school, I learned a lot from him,” Schroeder said. “Him not being here, we had to lead the team. I try to use a lot of the things we learned from him, his tennis knowledge and leadership.”
One of the immediate ways Schroeder and Niese showed their leadership and maturity was in the way they handled Desprat joining the team. Heading into the season, Schroeder was going to be the No. 1, but when it was clear the exchange student would claim that role, the transition was seamless.
“I saw him playing at Westwood in the winter,” Schroeder said. “He was ridiculously good, just ripping shots. I was really impressed.
“I knew before the year I’d be No 1 singles, and I didn’t know how I’d match up against the other best players. I like doubles more, I’m more of a doubles player so I didn’t know how I was going to do. Once Pierre came into the picture that took some of the pressure off of me.”
Bruin first heard about Desprat prior to this school year from his sponsor, Mary Andrews.
“She said, ‘I’ve got a French exchange student who plays tennis and he says he’s pretty good,’” Bruin said. “She asked if we had any team functions to keep him in mind.”
A couple weeks later, LCC did. Desprat appeared and hit a few balls and “within two minutes” Bruin realized how good he was.
“I’ve had exchange students before who were OK., but they didn’t change the makeup of the team. His game is effortless, he doesn’t look like he’s hitting the ball hard but he is. He’s very accurate with his shots. Of course, you hit the ball a million times down the line you’ll eventually get pretty good at it.”
Desprat started playing competitively when he was 8 or 9 years old and has dedicated himself to the game since then.
“I just played every day, a lot of practice and conditioning,” he said. “It’s playing in clubs (in France), we don’t have sports teams at school, so it’s real different playing for a team. I love playing here, it’s a good team and good kids.”
Niese said Desprat’s presence has had a huge impact on the team, not just in terms of the outstanding record.
“He was a boost to the team in general, really showing us we can all win,” Niese said.
Not having a background in high school sports means Desprat has little understanding of the postseason. Still, he said it’s a “big deal” and he’s looking forward to it.
Unfortunately, for the program and Bruin, he loses all three players after this season. Niese and Schroeder both graduate and Desprat leaves for France on June 2 — the state tournament is May 30-31.
However, that doesn’t mean their one-year run won’t have a lasting impact on the younger players who can look up to their example.
“They’re first of all wonderful young men and good students who just happen to play tennis,” Bruin said. “In the big picture, that’s what’s going to get them through in life, they’re academics and studying. Tennis is a wonderful sport to help you with that.”

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Following on from my video on the 7 best island football clubs, a lot of people asked if we would do a video on 7 football clubs who play in foreign leagues. And as the more observant among you will have noticed, that is exactly what we’re about to do.
Fulham signed Cardiff City’s Bobby Reid on deadline day.
Cardiff City were linked with Hull City’s Jarrod Bowen in January.
Premier League side Cardiff City and La Liga outfit Real Betis are reportedly interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur striker Vincent Janssen.
Newcastle United beat Manchester City to open up a gap on their relegation rivals Cardiff City on Tuesday night.
Jurgen Klopp has reportedly been integral in Grujic's loan move from Liverpool to Hertha BSC.
Newcastle United travel to Wales to face promoted Cardiff City on Saturday lunchtime.
Nottingham Forest want to keep Cardiff City loanee Lee Tomlin at the City Ground after a series of fine performances in the Championship.
Wolverhampton Wanderers will go 11 points clear at the top of the Championship table with a win over Derby County tonight.
Aston Villa are seven points off the automatic promotion places heading into their last six Championship fixtures.
Tottenham Hotspur youngster Kazaiah Sterling has picked up an injury while out on loan which has proven difficult to diagnose.
Leeds United have welcome a remarkable character to the club, with Simone Farina joining.
Sunderland want a coach with a proven League One record after sacking Jack Ross and two-time promotion winner Phil Parkinson ticks that box.
Martin Dubravka and Isaac Hayden are important players for Newcastle United.
Aston Villa ran out winners over Derby County in the play-off final, as they made it to the Premier League.
Tottenham Hotspur have endured a very difficult start to the season and Mauricio Pochettino will be hoping for a change in fortune after the international break.
The Liverpool-linked dynamo shone for Germany on Wednesday night.
Everton boss Marco Silva is coming under increasing pressure, with Jose Mourinho available.
Steve McClaren is among those being credited with an interest in the Sunderland vacancy.
Adrian averages a 74 per cent pass completion rate at Premier League leaders Liverpool, far higher than his tally at West Ham United.
Simon Grayson had already ripped off his red and white club tie when he took a long gulp of water and embarked on a brutally honest monologue.
Cardiff City twice came from behind to beat Bristol City at Ashton Gate in the Severnside derby, thanks to late goals from Kadeem Harris and Anthony Pilkington. Lee Johnson’s Bristol City have now lost 10 of their last 11 Championship matches.
Charlton Athletic have appointed Russell Slade as their manager. The 55-year-old joins the Addicks from his role as head of football at Cardiff City and has signed a three-year contract at The Valley.


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One piece 6 3/4" overall 1095 high carbon steel construction with black textured powder coated finish.
OD green canvas micarta handles.
Black injection molded sheath with lashing holes.
Includes survival information card.
Kit includes paracord, split rings, ferro fire starting rod, whistle, snap hook, MOLLE lock and hardware, and survival information card.
Country of Origin: USA
O.A Length: 6.75"
Blade Length (end of handle to tip): 2.88"
Cutting Edge Length: 2 5/8"
Overall Blade Length: 2 3/4"
Maximum Thickness: .156"
1095 Steel - 57 Rc.
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Serial Number On Blade
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Size: 6 3/4" overall, 2 1/2" drop point blade.
Weight: 115 gram


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I am not a long term resident and citizen of Washougal — only four years and counting. But in that time I could see a community in transition.
Letters to the Editor
Delavar contributes to government’s dysfunction In his Nov. 22 Post-Record guest column, Washougal City Councilman Michael Delavar says he thinks Washougal’s City Council should “ignore the conclusions of the strategic planning team” because “much of the work done so far has been based on a precariously unscientific survey.” This is his response to the strategic planning team’s second progress report at the Nov. 14 council workshop.
Entire County should vote on C-Tran tax increases There is no reason to be puzzled by the fact that voters approved the C-Tran Proposition 1 while favoring Initiative 1125 to limit tolling. If all voters where allowed to participate in the C-Tran vote, it’s likely Proposition 1 would have failed. A successful C-Tran vote was made possible through a cynical gerrymander.
Are school buses always needed? I did not walk 10 miles in 5 feet of snow to get to school, but I did walk a mile through the stubble of a newly cut buckwheat field, and I did walk a mile to high school. With a 10-subject curriculum, I carried lots of books, heavy books.
Message from a soldier I am a Washougal resident and local middle school history teacher who enlisted in the Army in 2008. Today, I said goodbye to my family to join my team in deploying to Afghanistan for a year. Since so many people in the media and in politics so often love to speak on the behalf of soldiers, I wanted to write you and share with you why I’m doing this, in my own words:
What are Steve Bang’s motives? I wasn’t going to write a letter to the editor, but after seeing the “Write-in” signs for Steve Bang pop up in the last couple of days, I decided I should.
Turk is a strong addition to Camas Council To be an effective elected representative I think it requires a focus on process, information gathering (through listening, reading, and participation), fact-checking, balancing big-picture with the details, then consensus building and/or compromising to reach a decision.
Turk will be an effective voice We are privileged to have Shannon Turk running for the Ward 3 position of the Camas City Council.
McDaniel considers all sides I have known Jennifer McDaniel for many years, and I believe she is an effective, dedicated member of our City Council. Not only does she do her own research when faced with tough issues, she considers all sides, and ultimately puts Washougal first when making her decisions.
ECFR incumbents are effective The majority of the East County Fire and Rescue Board of Commissioners is up for re-election this year. Collectively, Gary Larson, John Clancy and Jack Hoober have over 52 years of experience. As a 17-year resident, and a past fire commissioner for ECFR, I witnessed firsthand the exceptional performance of these individuals.


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The reality TV star, who has two children, Junior, 5, and 3-year-old Princess Tiaamii with ex-wife Katie Price, explained that it is stressful worrying about whether or not someone he's dating will sell their story.
"I said in an interview last week that I don't agree with super-injunctions but that I do think it's okay to ask someone to sign a confidentiality agreement when you start seeing them," he wrote in his New column.
Andre, who split from Elen Rivas in April, continued: "When you're in the public eye, getting to know someone new is hard enough as it is, without wondering if they're going to sell their story all the time.
"So, by asking someone to sign a form saying that everything that happens between you is confidential, you can relax a bit."
Andre recently admitted that he feels less attractive than he used to.

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These Craftsman Elbow Ratcheting Wrenches with Pivoting Joints enable you to work around obstructions and get to those hard to reach nuts and bolts. Once the wrench and fastener is engaged, use a push pull motion to quickly ratchet nuts and bolts. For maximum leverage, use the push button lock to lock the joint into one of 13 different positions.
Fully-polished 11 pc. metric stubby set features wrenches measuring from 3-3/4 to 5-1/2 in. long for working in confined areas. 12 pt. openings. Sizes (10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22mm).
7-piece Universal Metric Ratcheting Wrench Sets Deliver Torque Where You Need It \n\n The right grip for your bolts, Craftsman 7-piece metric wrench sets cut down on your tool load while delivering solid performance you can count on, for life. Crafted from high quality alloyed steel, they stand up to tough torquing jobs like busting rusty bolts free, while the fast moving ratcheting box end reduces time spent reaching for fasteners, with continuous contact. Clearly marked, they make finding the right size quick, keeping you moving fast all day. And when you have an odd bolt head to turn, reach for these wrenches.
7 Pc. Flex Ratcheting Wrench Set Takes Torque Where You Need It \n Built for tight areas and beyond, this Craftsman 7 pc. Metric Ratcheting Wrench Set delivers torque with as little as 5 degrees of float, so when you’re deep in an engine or behind an appliance, you get can keep fasteners moving. And since this versatile design combines with 180 degree locking head rotation, even reaching around corners won’t stand between you and a job well done.
14 Pc. Metric Wrench Set Gives You Torque in the Shop and Out \n\n With a rugged build and the muscle of tough alloyed steel, this Craftsman 12 pt. metric combination wrench set delivers torquey turns that spin nuts and bolts easily, whether you’re in the garage, shop or are pulled over on the side of the road. A solid set design to stay organized and pack fast, these 14 wrenches come in a rugged plastic case that’s easy to grab, snaps shut and keeps you moving. \n
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Always Have the Right Tool for Any Job with the Craftsman 12 Pc. Metric Wrench Set \n Whether you want to get some plumbing or auto work done, the Craftsman 12 pt. Combination Wrench Set is a must-have for the home, garage or workshop. Made from forged steel, always keep this reliable wrench set handy in your car, auto shop or garage for everyday jobs and emergencies. \n The combination 12 pc. Metric Wrench Set has two useable ends on each wrench so you get more work done with one tool. Use the box end to loosen nuts and then the open end for faster turning. The metric sizes are compatible for a wide range of loosening and tightening needs. The 12 point box end of the wrenches mean easier turns in enclosed, narrow spaces.
Get Efficient Versatility with the Craftsman 3 pc. Wrench Set \n The 3 pc. adjustable wrench set includes an assortment of wrenches for a wide array of jobs around the home or in your workshop. Whether you're tightening a small nut or trying to get a better grip on a large bolt, this three-piece set gives you the versatility and torque you need. Resisting wear, abrasion and rust, these Craftsman wrenches have a coating that outperforms conventional finishes. \n Spend less time trying to get to the perfect angle with this Craftsman 3 pc. wrench set . Each tool has a tapered head, which will help you move around, under or inside tight spots. Adjustable, extra wide jaw works the same, whether you need a metric- or standard-sized tool - no more digging around for different wrenches for one repair. They're strong enough when you need some torque - exceeding ...
The 26 Pc. Metric Wrench Set is Always Ready \n\n Whether you’re pulled over on the side of the road, working in the shop on a project or are prepping to head out on a job, this Craftsman 26 pc. metric combination wrench set delivers the tight turns, fast packing organization and the muscle you need to get the job done. Featuring a rugged steel build, precision shaping and the variety of sizes you need to cover a whole range of tasks, this set reduces slip and rounding while helping you do it right for decades. \n
Includes sizes: 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18mm. The full polish finish provides a comfortable grip and is easy to clean. Wrenches have a long pattern for added reach and leverage. 12 pt box end creates more points of engagement with the fastener.
Metric Dog Bone Wrench is Eight Tools in One Get any job done more easily with the help of this Craftsman Dog Bone Met Wrench from Sears. This eight-in-one metric wrench from Dog Bone swivels on either end to offer eight different wrench sizes (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19mm)-Simply rotate the clearly marked wrench ends to find the size you're looking for. All those options save you space in your toolbox, which allows for better organization or more room to expand your tool collection. The swivel head of this Metric Dog Bone Wrench also allows for easier access; it fits any angle, so you can get the job done even when dealing with tight spaces. You can trust it to stand up to task after task thanks to its strong, durable Cr-Mo Steel construction. Plus, it's triple chrome plated with a full-polish finish, for corrosion resistance ...
This 20 Pc Dual Socket Set Gets it Turning \n\n Pack it up and hit the road, this 20 pc standard and metric socket set comes in a tight locking blow molded plastic case, that not only protects against moisture damage, but gives you the kind of mobility few others can match. Featuring an array of sockets designed for a wide variety of light and medium duty projects, from tuning the furnace to changing your oil, this mobile socket set helps you get it done right. \n
Metric Figure Eight Wrench: Full Wrench Set in One Tool Leave it to Craftsman to solve the problem of having to haul around a full set of wrenches when you're on the job-the Craftsman Metric Figure Eight Wrench . This handy, convenient and lightweight tool (yet Craftsman sturdy) bundles eight different head sizes in one single tool. Just hang this all-in-one wrench set on your tool belt and you've got everything you need to put together that backyard swing set or tackle any number of simple home projects. Plus, there's no danger of misplacing that one size you need right now. You'll have it with you. This Metric Figure Eight Wrench accommodates eight common metric sizes in one tool (8-11mm, 13mm, 15mm, 17-18mm). Each end of the Figure Eight Wrench has two sockets mounted on a bar at the ends. Just swivel out the one you need while the others ...
This 1/2" Metric Socket Set Delivers Serious Grip \n\n Crafted from rugged alloyed steel and polished to a shine, this 17 pc 12 pt metric 1/2 in drive socket set is ready for the tough, dirty jobs, wherever they need to get done. From torquing oil pan bolts tight to loosening nuts that hold old plumbing in place, this ultra-portable set delivers standard sockets, deep well sockets and an extension for the reach and hold you need to get the job done. \n
This 13 piece metric set is perfect for your everyday jobs. Includes sizes: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19mm.
Set contains 5 of the most common large combination wrenches from 22mm to 30mm. Box end offers 12 points minimizing the swing required for positioning and turning.
Each socket is Easy-to-read and stamped for easy identification. 18 12-pt. sockets (19 thru 30, 32, 35, 36, 38, 41 and 42 mm); quick-release ratchet; 5, 8 and 16-inch extension bars. Comes in a blow-molded case. Wt. 26.5 lbs. Catalog/Online Exclusive.


THOUSAND OAKS — Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford hasn’t enjoyed turkey without a pigskin appetizer since he became a family man.
For 12 seasons with the Detroit Lions, who play a home game every Thanksgiving Day, it was always football before feast.
“I loved playing on Thanksgiving. For the tradition, for the game, all of that,” Stafford said Wednesday.
In 2015, the first year Matthew and Kelly Stafford were married, the Lions had to get back to work the next day because they had a Thursday game the following week.
“But all the other times, I think I was back at my house at 5, 5:30,” Stafford said. “Being able to have a Thanksgiving meal, watch some football with your family, almost felt like a fan there for a little bit.
“It was a lot of fun having the next couple of days off, and you could eat leftovers and do all that fun stuff.”
It will be different this time. The Rams practice Thursday morning. Then Stafford can spend all of Thanksgiving afternoon and evening with Kelly and their four daughters.
“I’m sure they’re – I hope they’re – excited to have me home,” he said.
Thanksgiving isn’t the only American tradition at which Stafford is getting a fresh look this week.
The other is football at Lambeau Field, the 65-year-old stadium in Green Bay, where the Rams (7-3) play the Packers (8-3) on Sunday.
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Author: Kathleen M. Stuart, MSN, MA, APRN
There is no denying that Americans are more stressed than ever before. Luckily, there are so many ways to help manage stress – and they’re all very accessible. Here are a few different ways stress could show up in the body, and how to combat its effects.
1. Not sleeping.
Practicing good sleep hygiene is one way to deal with stress. As a registered nurse, I advise people to take one night and go to sleep at 9 p.m. Tell your body that it’s going to sleep with no stress or expectation that you need to be awake at a certain hour. Get up whenever your body wakes up. That is the number of hours you should be sleeping each night. For some people it might be 10 hours, for others it could be 7.5. Whatever that is, that is your normal length of time that your body needs to sleep.
How to enhance better sleep: Avoid electronic devices within two hours of sleep. Take a bath with lavender bubble bath, and/or drink chamomile tea before bed. During the day, take breaks throughout to focus on breathing slowly through your nose and out of your mouth to set your intention for the day.
2. Joint or stomach pain.
Stress can manifest itself in the body in many ways. If you’re hunched over your computer all day, it could show up as neck or upper back pain. For some people, it can affect their gut health and lead to colitis or irritable bowel syndrome (or diarrhea or constipation).
How to remedy physical pain caused by stress: If you’re sitting at a desk all day, you need to move. Sit up, roll your shoulders up, back and down, and then reverse direction. Next slowly and gently rotate your head around in circles one way then the other way. After work, no matter how tired you are, try to go for a walk for 20 minutes.
Journaling can also help: People are often worried about a certain project or something they want an answer to or a solution. I recommend you write it down in a journal before bed and set an intention when you go to sleep that you will dream and your unconscious self will figure out what to do. You might have an answer when you wake up in the morning. Immediately grab your journal and write down the first thing that comes to mind. Try this a couple of times over the next few days and your mind might just give you the answer you need.
Medicine is learning it isn’t just the disease but the stress behind it that affects how a person responds. Learning how to relax is a key technique to improving an outcome. Start with sitting quietly, perhaps listening to some meditation music on an app or on YouTube. Just sit there and breathe in through your nose, out through your mouth slowly and deeply about three times and then let your breath come easily while you listen to the sound of soft rain, or gentle lapping ocean waves, or streams trickling over rocks, or whatever soothing sound appeals to you. Do this for about 10-15 minutes.
If you’re suffering from gastrointestinal issues, consider speaking to a nutritionist skilled in working with IBS patients to develop a diet containing the foods that work best for you and that cause you the least amount of discomfort. Develop a regular bowel habit, knowing this is your private time to safely eliminate waste from your body. In addition, you could try using a warm compress on your belly to relieve cramping.
Headaches can be another physical symptom of stress. If they’re recurring it is worth taking action to address them.
Advice for headache relief: One simple tip to try is to use peppermint oil and dab a small amount on a cotton ball then lightly massage it into your temples.
Beginning a meditation or yoga practice could help. There are many free resources online to help you get started – it doesn’t have to be intimidating. It simply takes practice. If you start meditating, make it a planned part of your day. This is your personal time to get quiet for about 15 minutes of peace. Schedule it twice a day if you can. At any rate, make it a time you spend just for you.
4. Inability to focus.
This is a sign that you’re overwhelmed with stress and need to try to relax. Easier said than done! One way to do it is to focus on your breathing: Looking at your belly, gently stretch your hands across your belly letting your fingertips touch, then inhale through your nose and watch as you send your in-breath to your belly, stretching it out towards the belly button then contracting your abdomen to exhale. Remember on the in-breath to let your belly expand with air, then release the breath, allowing the belly to contract when you exhale. Doing this easy relaxing breath can help reset the brain so your heart rate slows down, your respirations deepen, and your blood pressure drops. By doing this you have shifted from a “fight-or-flight” mode to a “rest-and-digest” mode.
Set an intention for each day. If what you're thinking about accomplishing today is in your mind, it isn't just in your mind, it's in your whole body. And if you're truly passionate about what it is, you're alert, you're awake, and you're open to the experience and the ideas. Sometimes going for a walk is one of the best things people can do to clear the cobwebs out of their mind. It is time that allows your brain to function unimpeded by anything other than the joy of movement and observing nature. This is key to getting in touch with your creative self.
One final piece of advice is to take a vacation with your family, meet up with friends, laugh, and enjoy the time spent. Make memories! Anything that releases endorphins is good for your body and mind – seek out those experiences as often as you can.
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[html5] CSS for File Upload Button
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Thanks for your replay,
Mr. Perter Borbely, using your code I enabled file upload button, Since I
unable to display File name, button overlapping on the file name. As per my
requirement I need to show file name too. Please guide me to resolve it,
Which all browsers need to support.
Why any of browser are not supported direct CSS and if its support means,
please educate me with a solution. The same time it will be fine if I get
CSS W3 spec for file uploads.
On Mon, Jan 5, 2015 at 3:19 AM, Peter Borbely <pborbely at fairfaxmedia.com.au>
> I guess it's based on vendor implementations
> this SO thread seems to be the best and most semantic solution:
> On 29 December 2014 at 21:52, Siva Kumar <nylsiva at gmail.com> wrote:
>> i am trying to create upload button using HTML like
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>> i need to create customized browse button with my own text and colors *with the only help of CSS*.
>> For this i have some query's please clarify me the below points
>> 1. like other buttons why i cant customize this button easily. is there any reason behind that.
>> 2. why all browser are not having unique format( some have textbox then browse button , some have browse button only).
>> 3. is there any idea to improve this in future.
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Voices of Yugoslav Jewry
Voices of Yugoslav Jewry emphasizes the role of history in shaping Yugoslav Jewish identity. World War II imposed irreversible effects on this population of Jews, leaving them with an acute sense of disjuncture and fragmentation. This once-unified Jewish community lost its secure place in the politico-symbolic order of a single multiethnic state, and the surviving local Jewish communities, which are now a part of new states, face the task of refashioning their identities once again. The process of creating the new Yugoslavia has allowed for the emergence of a new Jewish collective voice, one that blended harmoniously with the emerging voice of Tito. This collective voice manifested itself by using language, material culture, and dramaturgical performances in ways that exhibited high public integration with the symbolic order of the new state. In searching for the voices of individuals and listening to them closely, a wide range of diverse individual experiences and ways of constructing meaningful Jewish selves can be heard. It is these voices that constitute the core of the book.
Main Topic: Identity and Community Jewish Identity Secularity Nationalism Oral History and Biography Post-1989 Post-War Jewish History
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Former players, others join Paterno family’s civil suit against NCAA
BELLEFONTE (AP) – From former players to faculty members, a mini-cross section of the Penn State community has partnered with the late head coach Joe Paterno’s family in suing the NCAA to overturn the landmark sanctions against the school for the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.
While the Paternos are the headliners among the plaintiffs in the civil suit filed Thursday in Centre County court, 19 others with ties to Penn State are also seeking a jury trial to reverse what they call the NCAA’s swift and unlawful punishment of the storied football program.
Paul Kelly, an attorney representing trustees, faculty, and former players and coaches, said the action related to the impact on “the entire Penn State community.”
“I would say the overwhelming majority of the complaints and the facts really relate to … due process, and the fairness and actions of the NCAA,” Kelly said in a phone interview. “It’s much broader than (the Paterno family’s claims) and I hope people realize that.”
Therefore, Kelly said, his clients had no other choice but to turn to the courts “since the NCAA acted in an area in which it had no authority, failed to follow its own rules, forcibly imposed an onerous result on innocent parties” and refused to recognize appeal efforts.
In Irving, Texas, NCAA president Mark Emmert – named as a defendant in the lawsuit – said he had not reviewed the filing and declined comment Thursday on individual cases. He spoke to reporters after addressing Big 12 Conference presidents and athletic directors during their spring meeting.
“We have a number of lawsuits out there around a number of cases … I’m perfectly fine to have an opportunity for us to state our case and have it heard in a court of law, then we’ll let a legal system do its work,” he said. “Again, I’m always happy for the NCAA and for college athletics to make its case because I think it’s got a pretty powerful case for what it is and what it does.”
The 40-page filing culminated months of rumors about whether the Paterno family and others would enter the already complex web of litigation over the sanctions. Most notably, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA.
Penn State itself is not a party in the latest suit. The university Wednesday said it remained committed to fully complying with the sanctions levied last July, including a four-year bowl ban, steep scholarship cuts and a $60 million fine.
The Associated Press left messages Thursday for a spokesman for former FBI director Louis Freeh. His scathing report for the university on the scandal concluded that Paterno and three school officials conspired to conceal allegations Sandusky, a retired defensive coordinator.
Those conclusions have been strongly denied by Paterno’s family and the officials. The lawsuit blasts Freeh’s report as an “unreliable rush to injustice,” and that the NCAA improperly relied on the findings instead of conducting its own investigation.
Acting with uncharacteristic speed, the NCAA delivered its punishment less than two weeks after Freeh’s findings were issued.
“The road may be long and the fight will be tough, but in the end, we will do right for Penn State,” the trustees, faculty members, and ex-coaches and players in the case wrote in a letter Thursday to other former players explaining the action.
“Everyone involved deserves fairness, due process, truth and a just outcome – and this is our cause,” they wrote.
Besides the Paterno family, Paterno’s son, Jay Paterno, is listed separately as a plaintiff – as one of two former assistant coaches – along with Bill Kenney.
The other 18 plaintiffs are:
-Trustees Ryan McCombie, Anthony Lubrano, Adam Taliaferro, Peter Khoury and Al Clemens. McCombie, Lubrano and Taliaferro weren’t on the board in November 2011, when the board fired Paterno -a decision that still irks many alumni and former players. Taliaferro is also a former player who gained notoriety for his recovery from a severe spinal cord injury during a game in 2000.
McCombie, in a letter Wednesday to trustees chair Keith Masser explaining his position, said the Penn State case was an example of how the NCAA was an “out-of-control monopoly” that uses its power to threaten and bully members.
Khoury is a graduate student and a gubernatorial appointee to the board in October 2011, a month before the scandal hit. Clemens was on the board in 1998 and 2001, during which Freeh said Paterno and the school officials covered up allegations against Sandusky.


Common Cub Cadet Zero Turn Mower problems include difficulties with starting, uneven cuts, and mechanical failures. Owners may also face issues with the deck belt, electrical systems, and engine performance.
Understanding the nuances of maintaining a Cub Cadet Zero Turn Mower can ensure its durability and effectiveness. These robust machines are popular for their precision and efficiency in lawn care but occasionally face setbacks that can hinder performance. Whether it’s a professional landscaper tackling expansive greens or a homeowner maintaining a pristine lawn, tackling the challenges of upkeeping a zero-turn mower is essential.
Addressing problems quickly prevents further complications, preserving the mower’s lifespan and ensuring the upkeep of beautiful yards. With proper troubleshooting and maintenance, your Cub Cadet can continue to deliver the high-quality performance it’s known for.
Zero turn mowers by Cub Cadet are designed to deliver robust performance and provide unmatched agility. Yet, mechanical issues can arise over time, potentially affecting the mower’s efficiency and requiring troubleshooting. Let’s explore some of the prevalent mechanical problems that owners may need to confront.
Engine troubles in a Cub Cadet Zero Turn mower can range from simple annoyances to more severe complications:
- Starting difficulties could be due to a weak battery or a faulty starter motor.
- An engine that runs rough may indicate issues with the air filters, spark plugs, or fuel lines.
- Overheating might be caused by a blocked cooling system or a malfunctioning thermostat.
Regular maintenance and timely replacements of components such as air filters and spark plugs can significantly reduce the risk of engine problems.
Transmission woes are not uncommon in the realm of zero turn mowers:
- A lack of response when engaging the transmission can signal a need for system flushing or belt inspection.
- Jerky or inconsistent movements often imply that there’s an issue with the transmission fluid levels or air entrapment.
- An unusual noise from the transmission area suggests potential gear wear or the need for lubrication.
Keeping an eye on the transmission fluid and ensuring the system is free from air can greatly enhance transmission longevity.
Belt And Pto Troubles
The belt and power take-off (PTO) of your mower are crucial components for transferring power:
|Loose or broken belt
|Wear and tear
|Inspect and replace belt as necessary
|PTO won’t engage
|Adjust or replace PTO clutch
|Oil or debris on the belt
|Clean belt and pulleys regularly
Regular inspections and maintenance of the belts and PTO clutch will ensure smooth operation and prevent unexpected downtime.
Encountering electrical issues with your Cub Cadet Zero Turn Mower can be frustrating and can lead to unexpected downtime. Electrical malfunctions can manifest in various forms, from the mower refusing to start to unexpected shutdowns during operation. Let’s delve into some of the common electrical problems to help you diagnose and rectify these issues promptly.
Battery and Starter Problems
Battery issues are a frequent culprit when it comes to electrical malfunctions in Zero Turn mowers. Signs of battery problems include dim lights, difficulty in starting the mower, or failure to start at all. Common causes range from corroded battery terminals to a dead battery that refuses to hold a charge.
- Loose connections: Ensure all battery terminals are tight and secure.
- Corrosion: Clean off any corrosion with a solution of baking soda and water.
- Battery maintenance: Regularly check the battery’s water level and keep it charged.
The starter motor is another component that can fail, preventing your mower from cranking. Listen for a clicking noise when you turn the key as it often indicates a starter issue. The following tips can help maintain starter health:
- Inspect the starter regularly for any signs of wear or damage.
- Check the starter solenoid connections for tightness and cleanliness.
- If replacement is needed, ensure compatibility with your mower’s model and specifications.
Wiring and Electrical Component Failures
Complex wiring and electrical components are the lifelines of your Cub Cadet Zero Turn Mower’s operating system. Faulty wiring can result in intermittent power cuts or failure to start. Vigilance is key in preventing these issues.
|Exposed or damaged wires
|Inspect and repair wire insulation, or replace the wires altogether.
|Overloaded circuits or faulty components
|Check the electrical system for amps and replace any subpar components.
|Loose connections or bad ground
|Secure all connections and ensure a proper grounding point.
Regularly inspect all electrical components such as the solenoid, ignition switch, and safety switches. A multimeter can diagnose various electrical issues including continuity and voltage problems. Simple steps include:
- Checking for wear and tear along the wiring harness.
- Ensuring switches activate correctly by using a multimeter.
- Replacing any defective components promptly to avoid further damage.
By keeping a close eye on your mower’s electrical system, you can prevent major disruptions and extend the lifespan of your Cub Cadet Zero Turn Mower.
Steering and Control System Problems
Many users of Cub Cadet Zero Turn Mowers swear by their efficiency and ease of use. Nonetheless, as with any machinery, they are not without flaws. A key area of concern lies within the steering and control system. These systems are central to the mower’s operation, allowing precise navigation around obstacles and consistent performance over wide swaths of grass. Let’s delve into the common steering and control issues that you might encounter, which can be a significant hiccup for even the most seasoned lawn care enthusiasts.
Steering Wheel Misalignment
Steering wheel misalignment is an often-encountered snag that can disrupt your mowing rhythm. A misaligned steering wheel might manifest through a mower that pulls to one side or doesn’t follow the intended path straightforwardly. It’s essential to address this promptly to ensure this doesn’t lead to larger mechanical woes.
Loss Of Control Or Steering Responsiveness
At times, operators may experience a sudden loss of control or compromised steering responsiveness. This can be particularly disconcerting when navigating tight corners or near garden beds. Such issues are indicative of problems within the control linkages or a deficit in hydraulic fluid levels affecting the mower’s handling.
Hydrostatic Drive Troubles
The heart of a zero turn mower’s steering and control is its hydrostatic drive system. Unfortunately, this system is not immune to trouble. Issues can range from overheating to leakage, which in turn can cause jerky movements or even a total steering failure. Regular checks and maintenance are integral to bypassing these potential pitfalls and keeping your zero turn mower on the straight and narrow.
Cutting and Mowing Issues
When maintaining the perfect lawn, encountering issues with your Cub Cadet Zero Turn Mower can be a frustrating setback. Primarily designed to provide a pristine cut, these issues can dramatically affect the mower’s performance. From uneven cuts that leave your lawn looking patchy, to blades that fail to engage properly, understanding these cutting and mowing problems is essential for any owner. Let’s dive into the common issues and explore the fixes for smooth and efficient operation.
Uneven Cutting Or Scalping
Uneven cutting or scalping often signifies a problem with the mower deck’s adjustment or a damaged blade. Consistent lawn height is crucial for that professional-looking finish. Here are some potential causes and solutions:
- Tire pressure inconsistency: Ensure all tires have equal pressure.
- Dull or imbalanced blades: Sharpen or replace the blades regularly.
- Deck leveling: Adjust the deck to the correct height and ensure it is level.
Blades Not Engaging Or Spinning Slowly
Blades that don’t engage or spin slowly prevent your mower from delivering a clean cut. This could point to several mechanical malfunctions. Address these concerns with the following actions:
- Inspect the drive belts for wear or damage, and replace them if needed.
- Check the PTO (Power Take-Off) clutch, which may require adjustment or replacement.
- Review the blade engagement cable for proper operation and tension.
Excessive Vibration Or Noisy Operation
A Cub Cadet Zero Turn Mower operating with excessive vibration or abnormal noise levels is a red flag. These symptoms can point to loose parts or mechanical damage. To restore peaceful and smooth mowing, consider:
|Loose hardware on the mower deck
|Tighten all nuts and bolts securely.
|Damaged or imbalanced mower blades
|Replace or balance the blades as appropriate.
|Worn out spindle bearings
|Replace the bearings to reduce friction and noise.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Tips
Cub Cadet zero turn mowers are engineered for excellence, but like any mechanical equipment, they require regular maintenance and occasional troubleshooting. Keeping your mower in top condition ensures optimal performance, enhances its longevity, and minimizes the likelihood of unexpected issues. Below you’ll find expert tips on maintaining your Cub Cadet mower and a troubleshooting guide to tackle common problems that might arise.
Regular Maintenance Recommendations
Regular maintenance is the backbone of any machine’s healthy lifespan. For your Cub Cadet zero turn mower, a routine check-up involves several critical steps:
- Oil and Filter Changes: Replace engine oil and filters according to the manufacturer’s schedule to keep the motor running smoothly.
- Blade Inspection: Regularly inspect and sharpen the blades to ensure a clean cut and protect your lawn’s health.
- Air Filter Service: Clean or replace the air filter to prevent debris from entering the engine and causing damage.
- Battery Care: Maintain the battery by keeping terminals clean and checking the charge level.
- Tire Pressure: Check and adjust the tire pressure to ensure even cuts and reduce wear on the machine.
- Belt Inspection: Inspect belts for signs of wear or damage and replace as necessary.
Committing to a regular maintenance schedule can prevent most problems before they start, saving time and money in the long run.
Troubleshooting Guide For Common Problems
When issues do arise, solving them quickly is key. Here’s a quick troubleshooting guide to address some of the most common issues associated with Cub Cadet zero turn mowers:
|Mower Won’t Start
|Check the battery, fuses, and electrical connections. Ensure the brake is engaged and the mower is in ‘Park’.
|Inspect the tire pressure, blade alignment, and deck level. Sharpen or replace blades if necessary.
|Poor Engine Performance
|Clean or replace air filters, check the fuel system, and ensure there are no obstructions in the exhaust.
|Ensure the cooling fins are clear of dirt and debris. Check the oil level and the cooling system.
Following these tips should resolve many typical issues, but regularly referring to the manual for specific troubleshooting steps is also crucial.
When To Seek Professional Assistance
Sometimes, mower problems are beyond the scope of routine maintenance and DIY fixes. When you encounter complex issues or if the troubleshooting steps outlined don’t resolve the problem, seeking professional assistance is necessary. Here are scenarios when you should consider professional help:
- Persistent engine issues that are not resolved by standard troubleshooting.
- Electrical malfunctions that require specialized tools or knowledge.
- Hydraulic system problems, which can be complicated and might require specialized diagnostics.
- Any time you’re unsure of how to proceed safely with maintenance or repairs.
Taking your Cub Cadet zero turn mower to a certified technician ensures a proper diagnosis and repair, maintaining the mower’s integrity and your safety.
FAQs Of Cub Cadet Zero Turn Mower Problems
What Are The Most Common Problems With Zero Turn Mowers?
Common issues with zero turn mowers include engine problems, belt issues, steering difficulties, deck leveling challenges, and transmission failures. Regular maintenance can prevent these problems.
Is The Cub Cadet Zero Turn Any Good?
The Cub Cadet Zero Turn mower offers strong performance and durability, making it a solid choice for efficient lawn maintenance. Its precise cutting and maneuverability are notable benefits.
Why Does My Cub Cadet Start Then Shut Off?
Your Cub Cadet may shut off shortly after starting due to a clogged fuel filter, a dirty carburetor, or a faulty spark plug. Regular maintenance can prevent these issues.
What Is The Life Expectancy Of A Zero-turn Mower?
The life expectancy of a zero-turn mower typically ranges between 1,500 to 2,000 hours with proper maintenance and usage.
Troubleshooting your Cub Cadet zero turn mower can seem daunting. Yet, with the right approach, many common issues are manageable. Regular maintenance reduces the likelihood of problems and extends your mower’s lifespan. Remember, for persistent or complex troubles, professional help is key.
Keep your mower running smoothly to ensure a pristine lawn season after season.


i had a thought while on the magnaflow site yesterday. I was considering buying 2 universal turbo mufflers, and a hi flow cat for my aero. Then I was going to take this stuff down to the local muffler shop and having them make a custom 3" set-up. The kicker here is the magnaflow mufflers claim to be universal with 4" tips, but they a) don't look like they'll fit and b) it looks like the exhaust pipe path might be slightly off. With all that being said, what are the measurements for the stock mufflers, or does anyone know of a universal turbo muffler that will fit (doesnt have to be magnaflow). Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.


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A man is arrested on suspicion of murder and is in hospital being treated for minor injuries.Read more
Two drugs raids have led to the arrest of 24 people in south London.
Officers from the Met Police's Specialist Crime unit executed warrants at a total of 25 addresses in Lambeth and Southwark on Wednesday and yesterday.
The early-morning raids led to officers recovering a quantity of class A and B drugs, including 600 wraps of what officers believe to be cocaine and heroin, and over £10,000 at the addresses.
Nine of those who were arrested have since been charged with drug-related offences.
Det Insp Steve Crockett from Met Police, said: “Drug supply and the violence that it often causes is rightly a huge concern for communities, and tackling crime and making the streets safer for law-abiding people is a priority across the Met. “Over just two days, we have visited more than two dozen addresses, taken a number of suspects into custody and seized a large amount of drugs which was destined to be sold on London’s streets to vulnerable people, to generate criminal profits."
In a disused air raid shelter one company is growing crops, but what are the pros and cons of vertical farming?
Footage shows a man being shot in the leg in a busy street in south London.
A second 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of 18-year-old Solomon Small.
Detectives continue to investigate his death on Thursday, 15 August.
Mr Small was stabbed in Corrance Road, SW2, and pronounced dead by paramedics at 14:41 BST.
A post-mortem examination on Friday gave the cause of death as an incised wound to the chest, consistent with a knife.
Meanwhile a 17-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of murder on Thursday, 15 August has been bailed to return to court in mid-September.
The 15-year-old's family announces that a reward is being offered for help to find her.
I’m known as Auntie Penge.
I’m a single mum and I have four children.
They’re 21, twins of 16 and a five-year-old.
I wanted my children to go out and feel safe.
But I was scared they’d be stabbed or shot, or not come home.
So I decided to start a social club from my house.
We cook together, we have movie nights.
We have barbeques outside, I’m doing everything you could think of in my house.
There can be up to 30 people in here.
The youngest is one and the eldest is 22.
The neighbours were trying to get an ASBO on me!
But I had a talk with them. They’re cool with it now and join in with the barbeques.
I’m making them see you don’t have to go out and do silly things.
You don’t have to hang around with certain people.
I think the children relate to me because I’ve gone through so much.
I’ve suffered domestic violence, I have seen friends die and I know people who went to prison.
I’ve been around it all.
A lot of these children say: “You don’t understand.”
I can turn around and say: “Yes, I do.”
People say I’m crazy because it’s a lot of kids.
But it keeps me young.
Tanya Fullerton, 39, Bromley
#GreaterLondoner #Bromley #Penge #Community
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Last winter I decided that I really wanted to do another Marathon, and I really wanted to do one close to where my Mom was, so she could come, and be a part of the experience. Ok... and I just really wanted to race 26.2 again. ;o) I was so nervous to race again for a couple of reasons... I have chondromalatia in both my knees, and it really acted up right before Missoula, so I was not sure how my knees would hold up. But mostly because I had trained and raced my first marathon with Emily, one of my closest friends. I was very nervous to do this one solo. But I didn't have a choice, since Emily is GOING TO HAVE ANOTHER BABY!!! YAY! Thankfully, although I trained through winter, the weather was super mild, and was very kind to me. Matt also biked with me on most of my long runs, 14+ miles, which was so amazing!!! The end of the journey brought me to Eugene, Or on May 2nd... and I felt very ready, and very excited!!!
Loaded up and ready to line up at the porta-pottys!
Taking my place at the start!
My boys finally found me at around mile 14. My pace was much faster in the beginning that I had anticipated, so Matt had a hard time finding me. Once I finally saw my Boys, and My Mom, I just started crying! It had been a wonderful first half, but I was VERY ready to see them! Once he found me, and knew my pace, they ended up being at MANY different places along the course. Would you believe that I even ran next to a woman who had ran the Missoula Marathon last July also, and remembered the boys in the bright t-shirts! I was right next to her, and she shouted, HEY! I remember you boys from Missoula!!! It was SO cool!
They encouraged, not only me, but all the runners! They just kept shouting to everyone "WAY TO GO! KEEP IT UP! GOOD JOB, GUYS!" It was priceless!
Whew... Noah thought it was tiring just being on the cheer leading squad!
Rolling around and playing in the one of the many parks we ran through.
My boys had on their, now famous, On a scale of 1-10 shirts... Mom and Ron had t-shirts made that said "My Daughter Kicks Asphalt" They were GREAT!
Just after the finish! Since we finished in Hayward field, all the spectators were in the stands, and only racers were on the track... so, it wasn't really possible to get a crossing the finish line photo... But I do have some on order from the race photo place... hopefully I can post those later. But I love this one Mom got as I was headed down to find all my cheerleaders!
I finished the race in 4:49 min., 2 minutes faster than my last time. I was REALLY wanting to do a 4:45, and I was poised for that time for most of the race, but I gotta tell you, those last few miles kicked my butt. I had to stop and pee, and just. got. so. tired! Hahaha... Overall, I was very excited about my finish.
Check out the look on my face. Ya. Those stairs hurt. Hahaha!
My sweet girl, Shana Bug and Sue came to see me at the finish! It was SO AMAZING to see them! They were the first ones I saw as I came around the track to my finish line.
Big hugs from Sue!!! I was so happy that they were able to come!

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According to the Michael Schenker News and Tour Information web site, guitarist Michael Schenker has released the following statement regarding the status of MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP's current European tour in the wake of singer Chris Logan's departure from the trek:
"Everything is fine. Leif [Sundin, ex-GREAT KING RAT] is doing a great job. Gianni [singer of PURE INC., opening act for the tour] is helping on 'Let It Roll' and 'Ready To Rock'. He is doing a great job too. I am planing to have three singers in England: Leif, Gary [Barden] and Jari, who is currently working on the 25 years of MSG celebration album titled 'Tales of Rock'n Roll'."
In other news, Logan has offered more information about the physical altercation that took place between him and a member of the group's touring entourage, which led to his departure from the trek last Sunday (Nov. 14). Although Chris says that he does not wish to publicly name his attacker, he wants to make it categorically clear that Michael had nothing whatsoever to do with the incident.
It has been confirmed that MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP's Nov. 15 show in Gothenbug, Sweden took place as scheduled, with Sundin handling the vocals.


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The Gordon Children’s Home in Shelbyville, Indiana was finished in 1892 in order to provide a home for orphaned children in Shelby County, Indiana. At the time, the home was located on a hill on the outskirts of town.
Following is a portion of the Gordon Home’s Annual Report from 1902.
The health of the institution during the past year has been good, with three exceptions. One of our children had inflammatory rheumatism, one lung fever and one case of typhoid.
We desire to thank all those who assisted us in donating presents for our Christmas tree. Our children lok forward from one year to the next and think of te happy times they will have when Old Santa comes again.
Number of of children received in our home during the year, girls 1, boys 5.
Number placed in homes 20, girls 8, boys 12.
Number sent to Ft. Wayne institute for feeble minded 4.
Removed by death 0.
Number remaining in the home 34, girls 7, boys 27.
In Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville you will find a simple stone monument with the inscription GORDON’S CHILDREN’S HOME and dates 1887 – 1958. Behind and in front of the stone are two lines of small headstones listing the names of children who died at the orphanage. Someone has placed small toys on several of the stones.


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Most people if not all have set financial goals. They have goals that they have to accoṁmplish within a specific time whether it’s setting up a business, investing or saving. However much one plans a strategy on how to achieve this, there are definite obstacles.
You might be tempted to use the money that you have already earned for other purposes, you give up as you believe there is no tool to progress or you simply forget all your goals. This is a common mistake that should be avoided because there are ways that you can have your goals on track.
Review your plans every week
You should not think about your money only when you have the paycheck or at the end of the month. You may never know where you are financially. The best way to review your plans is to do it on a weekly basis. Have a pen and a paper, record your transactions to see the progress reconcile and review your strategy. This will keep you motivated to go on.
Start with Simple Steps
Unless you have a lump sum, you cannot do everything at ago. Whether it is a debt that you want to clear, build a home or buy a car, you should go step by step. Start saving or investing little by little and with time, you will make it.
Do not start with complex goals as you might be discouraged before you even start. Instead start with the simplest goals. When you make it with small goals, you will be excited to move on to the big ones.
Plan on How to Reduce Your Debt
Debt can drag your goals thus you should have a plan to reduce it and eventually clear it. It might not be possible to clear it at ago but when you work on a strategy, it will become easier. Reduce your expenses and only spend your money on the must have things.
If you do not have extra income, you should work on a second job and stop borrowing or running up new charges. When you do this, it will pave a way to see you accomplish your financials goals.
Save and Invest
Do not wait to have thousands of dollars to invest. This will again derail your plans. Investing will help you make an extra income which will boost your financial status. If you find it a challenge to invest since you get your salary to your account, you can request for a standing order with your bank whereby the investment money will be deducted automatically before you receive the payment.

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Whether they are vultures or white knights, several overseas companies are reportedly eyeing up the Mainzeal operations.
But whoever acquires Mainzeal’s 40 stalled projects has the luxury of driving a hard bargain.
Inevitably, some of the company’s staff and sub-contractors are going to lose out in the short term.
Ceres NZ has revealed it is in the running for Mainzeal or its assets. It is the local subsidiary of an international, diversified investment and construction company.
Mainzeal’s collapse is a heaven-sent opportunity for the company in the face of Fletcher-dominated and tightly held contracts in Christchurch where Ceres has been involved in demolition work.
A dearth of commercial property work – as revealed in muted building consents – exacerbates market constraints in Auckland and Christchurch.
However, a Ceres application to acquire Mainzeal is likely to be viewed positively by the Overseas Investment Office and its minister.
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Examining modern art, literature, film, theory and the law, Sex, Gender and Time in Fiction and Culture challenges the division of straight and queer temporalities. It problematises reductive understandings of straight and queer time, moving beyond the equation of straight time with heterosexuality and queer time with non-normative sexuality. The collection shows how queer subjects can be said to participate in straight time and explores the queer temporalities of heterosexual existence. Investigating innovative uses of time, sexual practices and desire, it demonstrates how queer and straight time intersect in complex and sometimes unexpected ways, calling for a radical rethinking of these categories. Exploring the time of dance, a 1921 film version of Hamlet, the hymen, intersex and transgender discourse, lyrical history and works by contemporary writers like Ian McEwan and Jeanette Winterson, this collection opens up new ways of thinking time, sex and gender.
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|Publication status||Published - Mar 2011|

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Manly skipper Daly Cherry-Evans has responded to reports that he was left out of negotiations over player pay cuts as he was "too volatile".
Fairfax journalist Danny Weidler told the Big Sports Breakfast that the halfback had put some noses out of the joint at NRL HQ during earlier discussions.
"Cherry-Evans took the NRL on and asked them some really heard questions and it got to the point where they didn’t want Cherry-Evans to be part of ongoing meetings,” Weidler said.
"No one will come out and say that is definitely the case, but he was considered too volatile and too aggressive for the players in a lot of ways with the stance he was taking and the passion he was speaking with."
The 31-year-old appeared on Fox League Live on Tuesday and defended the way he conducted himself.
"Obviously people have to protect their own image and their own jobs in the game so I can completely understand if people need to protect themselves but I can assure you I didn’t go in there with any sort of agenda," Cherry-Evans said.
"I just wanted what’s best for the playing group and just felt as though I had to ask the questions that everyone was thinking.
"There’s no bad blood there, if all this stuff that’s coming out is true then that’s fine, it’s not going to stop me and my ways and what I’m trying to achieve."
Players eventually agreed to a cut thought to be around 75 per cent, though negotiations were far from smooth.
Reports circulated that NRL executives would be taking a cut of 25 per cent, which sent things south, as did the revelation the players' retirement fund contributions were being underpaid.
Cherry-Evans said the players were seeking clarity around the game's books and he was happy to push for that information.
"The first thing I wanted to understand was our financial position, why we were in that position as a game that we could only be offered two months of pay over the next seven months?
"I needed to understand why couldn’t it be more. Why couldn’t we take a percentage pay cut over the next months not just a big hit?
"The other thing I wanted to know, if we were going to make such a big decision I wanted all the financials laid out for us to see.
"Once you have clarity I feel you can make the best decisions moving forward.”


Special Guests Ray Benson and Redd Volkaert Joined Brad Paisley For Austin Concert
- Dierks Bentley and Darius Rucker opened for Brad Paisley when he rolled through Austin last Thursday, but it was Asleep at the Wheel’s Ray Benson that joined Paisley for a duet on “Miles And Miles of Texas” and Austin guitar legend Redd Volkaert who dueled with him during the encore performance of “Let The Good Times Roll.”
- Spencer Leigh, author of Everyday: Getting Closer to Buddy Holly which will be published in March, suggests that had Holly not died in a plane crash he might have transformed country music along the lines of Willie Nelson. In response to that article, forum member JHD shared a humorous childhood story that involved listening to Holly on his trusty transistor, and Matt C. posted his own commentary on the legacy of Buddy Holly and what might have become of him had he lived.
A mansion that belonged to Tammy Wynette in the early 1980s and was built for Roy Orbison in 1963 burned to the ground in Hendersonville, Tenn. last night.
Interesting trivia to note: “Orbison had three homes built for him, and all three homes have caught fire. In the first house fire two of Orbison’s sons died, and the second home that caught fire belonged to Johnny Cash at the time.”
- Pat Green talks about his songwriting process in an interview with The Tennessean‘s Peter Cooper.
What’s the first good song you wrote?
Well, I thought there was one on my first record. Then I went to see a Guy Clark show in Lubbock, where I was living, and wound up at a party after the show, swapping songs with him and Ramblin’ Jack Elliott and four or five other guys. I played Guy what I thought was a good song, and then he played one called “The Randall Knife.” I was like, “Oh, well, mine’s not very good.”
- Miranda Lambert is headed into the studio in February to work on her third album.
- Husband-and-wife team Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson swept all five categories they were nominated in at the Country Music Awards of Australia on Saturday night.
- Country Universe‘s Blake Boldt on Pat Green‘s new album, What I’m For:
Green continues to plow this middle ground to seduce new fans while suiting his devout followers. Produced by Music Row maven Dan Huff, What I’m For scrapes the bottom of the trough for tired concepts and warmed-over heartland rock.
- Hazel Smith mentions that Ashton Shepherd has ten new songs.
- The video for Pete Rock’s remixed version of Johnny Cash‘s “Folsom Prison Blues” is scheduled to go into heavy rotation on CMT tomorrow, but for now you can watch it on the CMT blog.
- This week’s edition of “Quotable Country” highlights a new comedy series titled “Three Chords From the Truth,” which reportedly skewers country music. It’s about a fictional music station overrun by vapid fame junkies, shameless marketers and cutthroat record execs.
- Pam Gadd has performed in the New Coon Creek Girls and the all-female band Wild Rose; toured with Patty Loveless and Porter Wagoner; penned songs recorded by country artist Terri Clark, as well as bluegrass artists Carl Jackson and John Starling, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, and The Rarely Herd; and recently released her third solo bluegrass album, Benefit Of Doubt. Read what she has to say about her career and new album on The Bluegrass Blog.
- Roy Blount Jr. recaps the DVD Shakespeare Was a Big George Jones Fan: Cowboy Jack Clement’s Home Movies in the Oxford American:
I thought this was probably something that circulated privately among Nashville insiders, the kind of thing that people tell you about but don’t ever get around to sending you a copy of. But when, at my urging, Chuck did send me one, I saw that it was available to the public. You can go on amazon.com and rent it, video-on-demand, for $2.99. And for $17.99, you can buy a copy, to pull out whenever you get to feeling low and want to see Johnny Cash portraying something that only pigs can do.
It’s a side of Johnny Cash that I, for one, haven’t seen anywhere else. He’s wearing a pig snout—simple plastic affair held on by a rubber band—and he says:
I think that’s what he says, “Snooky Larkins.” I’ve played it over and over.
- Country Music Is Love dug up several unreleased Luke Bryan songs.
- Leeann Ward: Thanks, NM. I like a good pop hook, to be honest. So, maybe I need to try it again.
- Barry Mazor: OK, Jim Z. That changes everything. I surrender.
- Jim Z: to call the Dirty River Boys an "Austin area band" is still incorrect. They are based in El Paso.
- nm: Leeann, you and I often have similar tastes in more-traditional country. And, to my ears, Sam Hunt's voice and lyrics …
- Barry Mazor: Matter of fact, as always--I did. The notes say the album was recorded & mixed by and at "The …
- Roger: Looking forward to picking up the Jamey Johnson Christmas EP - love all of those songs and can't wait for …
- Jim Z: that record was recorded in El Paso. (you could look it up) and other than appearing in Austin once in …
- Leeann Ward: Yes, I can always use more dobro in my life! Thanks for the Phil Leadbetter tip! I haven't been able to …
- Barry Mazor: OK, Jim. The record's more or less out of Austin. But I'm sure they're also good in El Paso...
- Jim Z: Dirty River Boys are from El Paso, Texas.


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On cell membranes lipids and proteins form specialized regions, """"""""rafts"""""""", that are too small to be seen by conventional light microscopy. The raft lipids constitute an ordered liquid phase physically distinct-more tightly packed and viscous-from the disordered surrounding lipids. The selective incorporation of specific proteins into rafts is important for membrane trafficking, signaling, and assembly of specialized structures, e.g., in virus budding and immune responses. Little is known about the factors that regulate the formation and dynamic properties of membrane rafts. The heterogeneity and complexity of cell membranes makes study of the basic biophysical properties of these structures difficult. Lipid bilayer membranes formed in vitro from selected lipid components serve as simplified models in which to study phase behavior relevant to membrane rafts. The long range goals of the proposed work are to understand the factors that determine the sizes, stabilities, and dynamic properties of submicroscopic lipid """"""""nanodomains"""""""" (representing rafts) in controlled models of biological cell membranes. The first specific aim is to measure the distribution of sizes and dynamic properties of lipid nanodomains in Giant Unilamellar Vesicles (GUVs) that model the physical properties of cell membranes. Fluorescence fluctuation methods, including Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy (FCS) and Fluorescence Intensity Distribution Analysis (FIDA) will provide information about dynamic properties and sizes of the lipid nanodomains. These measurements will rely on fluorescent lipid analogs that partition selectively into different lipid phases.
The second aim i s to determine how selected proteins bind to nanodomains. FIDA measurements will determine the correlation between the extent of protein binding and nanodomain size; FCS will yield information about the kinetics of protein-nanodomain interaction.
The third aim i s to develop a theoretical model explain the structural basis of nanodomain formation and refine imaging techniques. The experimental results both motivate and test the theoretical model. The experimental methods developed in this work and the measured data and theoretical models will be applicable to cell membranes and so could yield basic biophysical information about biological raft structure and function.
Protein-lipid structures called """"""""rafts"""""""" regulate signaling and structure formation on the cell surface, and are believed to be a central player in the replication of viruses and in several immune responses. The goal of this work is to refine existing imaging techniques and develop computer simulations that will provide a mechanistic understanding of how such rafts form in a model system. ? ? ?
|Jiang, Yanfei; Pryse, Kenneth M; Melnykov, Artem et al. (2017) Investigation of Nanoscopic Phase Separations in Lipid Membranes Using Inverse FCS. Biophys J 112:2367-2376|
|Seguin, Brian; Fried, Eliot (2014) Microphysical derivation of the Canham-Helfrich free-energy density. J Math Biol 68:647-65|
|Elson, Elliot L (2013) Brief introduction to fluorescence correlation spectroscopy. Methods Enzymol 518:11-41|
|Embar, Anand; Dolbow, John; Fried, Eliot (2013) Microdomain evolution on giant unilamellar vesicles. Biomech Model Mechanobiol 12:597-615|
|Maleki, Mohsen; Seguin, Brian; Fried, Eliot (2013) Kinematics, material symmetry, and energy densities for lipid bilayers with spontaneous curvature. Biomech Model Mechanobiol 12:997-1017|
|Maleki, Mohsen; Fried, Eliot (2013) Multidomain and ground state configurations of two-phase vesicles. J R Soc Interface 10:20130112|
|Seguin, Brian; Fried, Eliot (2013) Statistical foundations of liquid-crystal theory: II: Macroscopic balance laws. Arch Ration Mech Anal 207:1-37|
|Pryse, Kenneth M; Rong, Xi; Whisler, Jordan A et al. (2012) Confidence intervals for concentration and brightness from fluorescence fluctuation measurements. Biophys J 103:898-906|
|Seguin, Brian; Fried, Eliot (2012) Statistical foundations of liquid-crystal theory: I. Discrete systems of rod-like molecules. Arch Ration Mech Anal 206:1039-1072|
|Elson, Elliot L (2011) Fluorescence correlation spectroscopy: past, present, future. Biophys J 101:2855-70|
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