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Tuesday, December 7, 2010
OK bitching's done for the evening.
Yesterday was a good solid run, for a change ! No no I didn't all of sudden found the button to start my jet pack and I was still huffing and puffing up an imaginary hill at 12:45 min/miles. But I was strong and steady and almost kept my HR where I wanted.
Once I got home however all the stress relief brought on by my run drained away when I looked fro MAC sharing project. The board once more disappeared and was found at the bottom on the recycling bin with a big beer stain on it. To make matter worse we had one less day to prepare for the presentation. This makes me the winner of the worse mom award!
My little guy went to school this morning ready to make his presentation and of course didn't get to present as the teacher wasn't there for the day!
So now if you'll excuse me I have to devote all my attention to the first episode of Stargate Universe. First came Stargate SG1 which was a looong show and different sets of characters and two sets of different bad aliens species. It was closely followed by Stargate Atlantis. Now we are onto Stargate Universe.
Maybe if I'm lucky enough I'll get to watch the newest episode of Castle.
To finish up this post on a good note we will be skiing this year woot woot
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Monday was back to business, back to work, back to training well back to the routine! Well except that when I got to the gym eager to get on with my run while rummaging through my bag I realized that I didn't have socks! Well I thought that's OK I can run without socks will probably give me blisters but ah well. However when I realized that my sports bra was MIA as well I went back to my desk dejected! Luckily B was home in time for me to go to Rehab United for a tri-strength training. I was really hoping I could still walk the remainder of the week.
Lucky for me this was a bit more my alley and required a bit less coordination and I was able to keep without making a total fool of myself. However sporting my new wall of shame bruises from my mountain biking outing did get a "For god sakes" from the coach! The flavor of the week is a bit impressive although not painful anymore really.
Tuesday I decided to do my bike workout that evening since I wanted to socialize and gorge on indian food at Punjabi! I was able to do 40min of my bike workout when MEC puked on her bed and continued for half of the night. The poor thing was able to fall asleep at 3am and so did we.
We stayed home the next day and work from home while she watched Go Diego Go all day and again the following day! On Thursday we all went out for a run and well it was hotter than expected and again I was huffing and puffing while B was chatting away while pushing MEC.
Friday was back to work attempting a 30min tempo on the treadmill (kiss of death!) followed by a 1M all out yeah right I gave up after 30min dejected again. After amusing the gallery with my mountain biking adventures hey at least I'm amusing people, finished my day at work.
Saturday morning before leaving for Palmdale I managed to extract myself from our cozy warm bed to go run with a friend. I wasn't too sure how I would do but her constant chatter kept me going through my huffing and puffin, do you see a recurring theme here! I managed a 6.6M in a 1:11. I haven't looked at my HR profile I hope it isn't too depressing! Nonetheless I had fun and maybe you'll me joing the dawn crowd every once in a while. I have to say it is such a nice feeling to have your workout behind you by 8am!
After that we drove to Palmdale to visit family. It definitely isn't my favorite place in the world and the neighborhood where B's grandma leaves is really not that pleasant and doesn't feel safe. However it was great to visit family. We had a great time and the kids too. Didn't do too much which is very different from our usual week ends.
As soon as we got back home, B went for a 9M run and well I took the kids to the park for them to get some of the stored energy out. I took my mountain bike and practice some tight turns around the trees. Maybe just maybe I will handle tight turns a bit more gracefully during our next outing.
Finally I am looking at my race schedule for next year and it will probably go like:
Jan 24th Carlsbad Half marathon
Feb 6th 5K trail run in Mission Gorge
Apr 10th 5K or 15K trail run in Black Mountain
May 5th Wildflower triathlon short distance ????
June something SDIT almost olympic distance (not if I do wildflower)
Sept San Diego classic (?)
Nov Xterra triathlon (?)
Maybe some other 5K and 10K....
We shall see....
Saturday, November 27, 2010
That night I whipped out a pretty nice little dinner pork loin and pasta and to bed we went.
Thanksgiving day started by a 5:30am wake up call arghhh to go run a 10K. Picked up a friend, dropped off two very tired little kids and off running we went. From our group of 3 I of course was last to cross the finish line. Almost stopped after the first loop felt quite nauseous the whole race but managed to pull a 56:58min 10K which was 6.4m instead of 6.2.
Somewhere along the course decided that I could not excel at everything and that well even being a slow runner but going out as often as I do counts to something ;)
Back at the house, showered and cooked some waffles. We then went back to our friends house for a bit and crashed hard for a long nap. Woke up as everyone was finishing dinner and started cooking. B concocted some nice little lemon drops.
Dinner was very quiet as it was just the 4 of us. We had turkey, mash potatoes, apple shallot dressing, apple pie some nice wine.
Everything was quite good my apple pie was a bit dry but with some ice cream it was all good.
Friday was quite got up late and went to Oceanside to check out the pier. Followed by dinner with friends at our house. Lasagna was on the menu that night, some more lemon drops and wine.
This morning we had a baby sitter for a couple of hours while I tried to mountain bike. Again my bike even though named through me on the ground multiple time. I just realized that I'm not super comfortable on narrow trail and tight turns.... You will probably find me practicing this in the park behind my house. After 2H00 of fun and falls we came back home, at brunch/lunch at the coffee cup in La Jolla followed by a stroll along the water....
I don't know what will be for dinner, the kids want waffle....
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
I never named my bike I already thought it was a bit weird thing to do but I don't know when I saw it I knew that it would have a name and it will be black beauty! Cheesy cheesy but here it is ....
Friday, November 5, 2010
Pretty pathetic, but hey I've learned that a) obviously I do need a strength training program, b) what to expect and c) next time I'll need to go to my own pace! In the process I'll try to toughen up and be more stoic ;)
So one more hard week end and a recovery week ;) Maybe some mountain biking also this week.... stay tuned
Monday, November 1, 2010
It is never pleasant when your coach tells you if they are doing it you can do it too!
Anyways once more I have been humbled... It seems to be a recurrent theme since I have started working with her, but then again what doesn't kill you will make you stronger!
On a more interesting note I believe I'm going to try to get into Mountain Biking.If only I could find a slower crazy girl to come trail run with me and mountain biking. B wants me to go with him but then we have to find someone to watch the kids!
More on that later and maybe a new cool bike in my future....
Saturday, October 30, 2010
My workout schedule now looks like Mon: strength training with running drills, Tue: 45min run usually hill workout or tempo, Wed: 45 min run of tempo intervals, Thurs 45min Bike workout like a spin class, Fri speed intervals, sat 2:00 run, Sun 1:30 bike easy spin.
So anyways I can tell you my legs are tired but Im two weeks in and I did 90% of the workouts, This week very busy work schedule shorten two runs and zapped the bike workout but that's life.
I'm slow there is no denying it but hey I'm still putting my running shoes and go for my runs. It is not always easy, last weeks two hour run was a piece candy hard but sweet today's was more like Brussels sprout healthy but not too tempting!
Maybe the route was a bit more enticing last week. I ran from my house in Carmel Valley to Solana Beach. most of it done on the beach! It was ejust beautiful! today well a bit more hilly and hotter and well not as nice.
Enough rambling on my runs!
Monday, October 25, 2010
We have decided to start having dinner with the kids. It will take some time to figure out the proper routine. So tonight was a wee bit off but I'm sure we will get the hang of it.
On the workout front, since triathlon season is done! This year I realized that you have to be a good runner to be a good triathlete and so I decided to focus on running. This means about 4-6H00 of running per week!
When I saw my new schedule I gasped! 45min speed workout on Friday which means 5x3min all out 3min easy. 2h00 easy run on Saturday and 1h30 tempo intervals on Sunday... Challenging!
Saturday for my long run since B had to go to Encinitas to buy new shoes I decided to run to Solana Beach. Meet him and the kids there go to Encinitas then he would run home. I did it and it was one of my most awesome run. Mostly on the beach at a comfortable pace 11:45-12 min/mile.
Sunday I only had time for 1h00. Today though my legs were tired so now time for stretching and foam roller!
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
A few weeks back, I was so appalled by my running performance that I had a chat with my coach. We decided to just focus on running for a little while and the most important piece to stop stressing out about performance! I believe running for 5:00 week is going to be the easy part.
So anyways with this change of focus and well being busy at work and tired I wasn't super duper motivated to get up at 4:45am on a Sunday morning.
So well since racing wasn't an option well I decided to just have fun! My coach's goal for that race was just to stay positive and be happy.
Saturday I go through the pre-race motion almost forgot my wetsuit duh go to bed early. Sunday morning up at 4:45am at the transition area at 5:35 and the bike rack is already packed. I find an OK spot set up my bike wander around because of course I can't remember how I should set up. I say hello to a few friends always nice to see some friendly faces so early in the morning. I finish setting up go for a quick warm up jog, knock my time chip off my ankle go get a new strappy thingy and add a safety pin. I say hi to my coach, and finally get my wetsuit and in the water for a warm up swim!
Finally we are off, first half of the swim is great meaning slow but steady. Second half gets croweded and I'm losing my rhythm and my orientation so I weave quite a lot. Finally the swim is over and off on the bike. That is my favorite part the triathlon. I had a bug smile the whole time. In no time I'm done with the bike and onto the run. I try to set in into a good rhythm focusing on my breathing and my rhythm. At the end of first loop I catch sight of my coach and oh boy that was the best feeling in the world! It helped my push a bit harder and I was in the zone nothing in the head just breathing and pushing and checking If I could just keep it up and well the finish line was there!
That a race went by soooo fast. Didn't know how fast or slow I went and didnt care! I gave all I had and I had fun.
So because we still care about timing I did a bit better than last year. About the same on the swim and the run and much much better on the bike!
After that it was family business as usual!
After that back to the car, then on to brunch at the beach grass cafe, then clean and play with the kids.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Training has seen some highs but mostly lows! I haven't been able to get back into my pre-summer routine. As a result my legs have been in a constant state of fatigued. My runs are slower with a high HR. So since the triathlon season is coming to an end I decided to focus on running! Ironic isn't it... I remember telling B a decade ago that I will never run, I didn't like running then a few weeks later I started my long journey! After my first half I jumped into triathlon to escape the monotony of only running. Yet two seasons later I made the decision to focus on running which with my coach means 5-7 hours of running per week! I am ready for the challenge which I believe in my case will be more mental than anything.
My main goal from now on is not to run faster but to mentally let go of all the "I should be" and enjoy and cherish the "I am"
This is starting this Sunday morning my last race of the season. Last year I ran the 5k at 8 min/mile pace. I wish I could beat that PR this Sunday but this won't be my goal! My goal is to race as hard as I can with only positive thoughts to cross that finish line with a smile on my face knowing that I gave all I had and be happy with my performance!
on the kitchen front I have discovered a new spice. Fennel seed, i am not a big licorice, celery anis taste but this seeds give a new dimension to my recipes... more on this later because B's out of this world's chocolate chip cookie is screaming for my attention! And yes my husband makes chocolate chip cookies from scratch I knew I married him for something
Thursday, September 23, 2010
So after returning the dress on time yay! I waited for the couple weeks in took to have my credit available. I found this really pretty pair of Charles Jourdan shoes open toe interesting back and a big heel. But hey on the picture a 4" heel is well pretty. On my foot though it isn't. I guess a 4inch heel on a 9" foot just doesn't work that well. I have to say it was stretching some unknown muscle in my ankle but besides that it look quite ridiculous and quite frankly I could barely make it across the room.
I believe I will stick to the 3" and below heel!
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Sometimes my posts feel like a brag board, hey look at me I'm so cool I do all these things!
In 4 weeks, a lot has happened but yet a lot is the same. For starter I just weasled my way out of my bike workout again today. Except that this time it wasn't after a several weeks of hard training but after 3 weeks of vacation.
I did my first "almost" Olympic distance just before leaving on vacation. It was a really fun fun race! I finished 33 out of 57 which is of course not quite where I wanted what's new. However I was happy with my splits go figure! Putting the ego aside the course was really beautiful even the swim wasn't too bad!
Then I had to pack, get stuff ready for our trip to France, deliver my project and go!
Managed to do all the above, got up at 3:45am got on a plane then another one then we landed in hot Paris! It is funny how your mind is wired. We have been travelling to Europe mostly in the winter and thus I expected a cold breeze once I stepped out of the plane instead I was welcomed by a hot scorching breeze.
It was great to be home, having a few more set of eyes looking after the kids, lounging in the sun catching up on my reading.
I polished the millenium trilogy (the girl with the dragon tattoo etc...) I absolutely loved it. Now I'm waiting patiently for B to read them so that I can watch the movie!
Three weeks of vacation, lots of sleeping, lots of reading, lots of good food/wine, not much running (too hot and humid).
We got back to reality on wednesday night at 10pm and everyone was back at work/daycare the next day at 8am!
Here we are trying to lose 5lbs in the next several weeks, get back into training eat better well the whole nine yard! Well my first run workout left me with serious sore harmstrings and I just bailed out of my bike workout.
To finish a recipe... I tried Bunny curry chicken salad and I have had a craving since I got back. Of course I didn't have time to make it but today I was starving (salad and a nectarine even with chicken isn't enough!), I was tired and cranky so I decided to make something like the chicken salad but warm and voila:
Sautee some garlic, and onion
Add some curry powder (as much as you'd like)
Add chicken cut in small pieces
Add some chicken broth
Then when the juice has reduced enough
Add some snow peas or spinach or whatever greens you wish
Slice some scallions and some cilantro
A dash of cream serve it on a bed of rice!
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Anyways since yesterday was really good unhealthy dinner today we have a really good healty dinner.
I made some flank steak that I marinated with lemon juice, olive oil, a splash of balsamic vinegar, herbs from the garden (sage, thyme, oregano and rosemary) half a shallot and two garlic clove.
B bbqed the meat. With it we had some asparagus and some red quinoa.
Before that I made a salad with cherry tomatoes, black olives and mozarella!
I am far from being stuffed actually a bit hungry still but ready to go to bed...
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
It was delicious but really not that healthy and now I'm feeling stuffed and blah for the third night in a row... Not pleasant.
So I feasted on bacon/onion/blue cheese pasta... yes I dared and I will be mad if I'm 1lb heavier tomorrow duh! For dessert, I seared some fresh apricot in a bit of butter ( a real small bit), with a bit of maple syrup sprinkled some almond meal and served with a scoop of vanilla icecream.
Again I will be mad tomorrow when i realized that well tonights dinner added a pound to my weight!
So good night I need to digest ;)
Monday, June 21, 2010
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Training is doing well although I'm getting a bit tired. I shorten sunday's workout, I willed myself into yesterday evening bike workout but couldn't muster the courage to do tonights. I decided to take the night off and truly enjoyed it. I stretched a little. I took a break before giving all I have til Sunday then it is taper for the race. I have no time goals. I have no place goals. I don't care. All I have is a race strategie which consists on pushing on the swim just enough to get out somewhat fresh, start my bike ride build to high tempo quickly then stay there for half the ride then try to push to threshold. Finally the run, same start off not too fast get into it then start speeding up in the second half! I just want to have fun, I just want to give all I have and we will see what it gives me back. All I know is that I have trained hard I trained right so whatever I get on race day is where I'm at and that's the end of it.
On the downs I believe I shaved off 2lbs! They have been off for a little bit now so I hope it will continue in that direction.
On the house front now that B put back the kids shelves I have been good and started folding my laundry again and put it away as it comes out of the dryer. I have still a backlog of probably 5 loads. The piles of books and other stuff are still where we put them 4 weeks ago.
MAC has been asking when the books will be back in his bedroom! well when we find the courage and time to do that....
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
This week started like hell on the work front and finished on a better note! So we are back to a very focused me which means less blog stalking! On the bad front our home computer crashed, our microwave decided to quit and when I decided to ship back my Michael Kors sandals I realized that well the 21 days were expired. So I'll have to keep my teal blue sandals.
However we caught a break when they updated the hard drive that crashed for nothing, when B's cousin booked us in a motel closer to her wedding location and 35% of the cost!
Training has been going well. I had a tough run on tuesday. LP wanted me to put the treadmil at 1% warm up 10min, then run 1M Hard, 5 min easy then 1/2M at least 30 sec per miles faster then 5 min easy and do it again! I completed the 1M Hard at 8min/mile, the 1/2M at 7:20 but when it came to do it again I came undone after 0.6M!
The next day was BRICK... 10 min WU on the bike, 10 min WU run then 4x 1min interval hard on the bike followed by 30 sec easy, and 3min Hard run do it 3 times. I was going to call it quit after the 2 time I even stopped my watched. I pulled all I had of energy left climbed back on my bike and went around the block once more!
Finally today was a ocean swim hence the title of that post. Each time I think ocean an awful shark image pops into my head. Anyways it was great, I went with two guys from work. They were super patient with me and stopped lots of time and stuck with me. I was actually having fun!
Tonight my lovely neighbour cooked too much meatloaf and shared with us. Yummy..
Tomorrow we are going out and I am running 45 min with bunny yeah!
Now I'm beat and I going to read and probably crash very very quickly.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
- 1/2 PB&J check
- Grape Juice thanks the MEC check
- Cheetos yikes we don't let that crap, good delicious but nonetheless crap, in the house
- Brownies oops didn't make any...
Desk area after... We totally fell in love with this Pottery Barn rug and we bought 3 so far! One for the family room, one for the dining room and finally this one. It works it priced OK, not cheap but outrageously expensive either.
- Figure out a dirty laundry system that works
- Make a white slip cover for the new chair and the IKEA chair
- Make a bed cover
- Maybe make a bookshelf for the wall behind the IKEA chair.
- Keep the bedroom clutter free if possible.
Friday, June 4, 2010
So anyhow we are having quite a problem with the movies... I have no idea what causes it but basically every once in a while the voices are all muffled! The background music and the image are quite fine but then the dialog just doesn't go through! It happened to me yesterday while watching "Sweet Home Alabama". I thought it was due to the age of the movie. Especially since I watched Sliding Door with no problems.
Then today we were watching Leap Year and it did it again with a brand new blue ray movie! How annoying. I hate it when technology betrays us. We strive on technology!
Anyways I cooked a lot these past few days. It started super duper healthy and then well it was so healthy anymore....
On Wednesday night I made some red quinoa chicken salad, followed shortly by another quinoa salad this time with a bunch of veggies.
The next day I cooked small potatoes, fried some bacon and shitake mushrooms, then sprinkled some blue cheese. I had some green salad to go with it! But then I had the remainder of the potato mixture and some ice cream oops....
Lunch today was also quite healthy big salad but that left me quite hungry... so it was shortly followed by a small bag of Cheetos (oops). Then it was the beginning of the end, I gorged on mozzarella cheese then a bit of homemade pizza from the kids and finally dinner! Lets blame the periods for the binge and hope it will be short term thing because I really really would love to lose those 5lbs!
B wanted something good and healthy. I made some pork loin with some Asian sauce, baby bok choy, shitake mushrooms and some rice.
So I have a bunch of pictures for all those meals well for some of it but then I need to figure out how to get the pix out of my iPhone first!
Anyhow we have sooo many projects to do this week end. At the top of the list, laundry, getting my wing back chair, training/exercise, cut a whole in the back of the entertainment center, fix the kids bed, organize the house just a bit then maybe we will have time to start making a shoe rack for the downstairs bedroom!
I stumbled upon this chair on Craigslist but it is quite far away and is 75$. There is something about it I love. The feet the overall feel of the chair really appeal to me. However after buying the fabric etc... the project will be about 150$.
Thunderfingers found this one which is half the price. I don't like the overall shape as much. I really don't like the bottom. However the price is tempting since when all done I'll probably be under 100$.
Will it matter once covered???
So here I was by myself with no internet and lots to blog about!
In brief the house is done well the floor that is. It is absolutely stunning! Now we just have to put it back together get rid of the stuff that cluttered it all. I also have to tackle the highest pile of laundry I have ever accumulated in my entire adult life! I am not looking forward to that.
I need to sell a bunch of things on craigslist I need to buy a few items although thunderfingers is really helpful in that arena! She will teach me how to be a good bargain shopper something that I never had time to be!
More on the projects and the house in a later post...
Friday, May 28, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
We decided to meet at her place in Mission Hills. It took me a while to get there even with a GPS! I discovered a new place in San Diego. I have never ever been in that part of town before. It isn't San Diego at all, it looks like San Francisco or Seattle. Anyways the streets are narrow and the hills are steep.
After a 5/10 min warm up, I did a 10 min high tempo since I didn't have my HR monitor with me I did it by feel. I was probably more at threshold level and my carnitas burrito threaten to make a come back! However my gait had improved a lot and it felt good the first 6 minutes ;) After a short walk followed a short jog we got to the hill! It was short but steep like it is hard to drive up steep 20% grade steep!
So here I go on that hill and it is hard! I am out of breath about the middle of it but I have to finish and even try to speed at the top! Tough tough but oh so empowering!
After a few more of those maybe 5 or 6 total we were done. Well I was done huffing and puffing that hill and she was done waving and encouraging me! Yes it was a tough workout but time goes by fast when working out with her. I always know that I'm going in for a tough workout, the intensity is always overwhelming and then when it is done I am in such happy peaceful place!
On a completely different note, I love the houses over there. They look like most of the houses I love to check out on the decorating blogs I have been reading. Unfortunately Mission Hills is quite far from work and even further from B's work... so Yuppy Hell shall be our home! I have to admit I do like Yuppy Hell, yes the houses are not quaint and lack personality for the most part.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
I was chatting with a friend at work today and realized I would love to take a 2 months break from work to do all the things I have to do around the house. This would include:
Sewing projects - Make some roman shades for the piano room, make the gumdrop pillow, make some pillow case
Wood projects - Make a few bookshelves to replace the one we are about to give away to Goodwill, make a cubbie thingy to stow away the kids toy in a elegant fashion so the piano room isn't a mess, a bench or something for the bathroom downstairs to put some shoes, etc..., and a table for the kids to replace the god awful one from IKEA and maybe a lounger.
Paint projects - Touch the downstairs bathroom paint, touch up the kids bedroom paint, finish repainting the guest bedroom.
Decoration projects - Frame and mat a bunch of family pictures for the stair case...
Outdoor projects - A small retaining wall...
Cleaning projects - Get rid of all the old toys, pile of old papers etc...
Yup that about sums it up and I'm sure I can find some more. The ironic thing is that when we bought the house we thought it was perfect nothing to be done ;) HA! Oh this isn't even counting all the craft projects and all the training. I mean if you are home might as well fit in some 2-4 hours bike ride etc...
So since there is no "home project" leave of absence it will take me a while longer to do 1/10th of that list ;) Oh and there is training too and well all the other things.
Today we had to clean up the upstairs somewhat for the guys to do the floors, to be able to move the furniture around. So we packed the rest of the books, the kids clothes, the kids toy and dismantle the kids shelves....
Anyhow we finished a little earlier than expected, so I made some chocolate chip banana bread for the kids. B got some Indian food and we are watching CASTLE! New favorite show!
Monday, May 24, 2010
My legs are shot and I am off today! Tomorrow is easy swim with yucky drills.... Wednesday though won't be a walk in the park since I am doing a hill workout with my coach dangerous!
A coworker of mine is also completely addicted to DIY projects. She has impeccable taste and she is well dangerous. At least she is the source of great deals... Unlike my last stunt at the fabric store... should I've gone on etsy.com.
Anyways my list of home project is growing at an alarming rate. Last website is http://www.knock-offwood.com/ I saw a set of bookshelves, an awesome lounger and a cuby thingy to store the toys downstairs with a small cushion it would be great next to the piano.
So much to do so little time...
However first I need to finish my knitting projects, my fabric projects gumdrop pillows and such.... Too bad I wish I could stop working for a while... do all my home project train like crazy and spend time with my kids. Do you think I need vacation?
Winter is back and I feel like wearing jeans and flats again.... Since B likes them a lot I guess I'll keep them.
Then on my last bike ride I realized that my prescription rayban were just not super cool and air was getting in my eyes. After some shopping I spotted a real cool pair of Rudy Project but since I didn't want spend 175$ on a pair of bike sunglasses I settled on those 40$ ones.
I just got them and realize that even 40$ is too much for something I will wear only on my bike. Lets face it wearing those cool bike glasses won't make me faster nor cooler! I think I'll return them.
Finally I went on the JCrew website and bought 3 tee shirts, a pair of chinos and a pair of silk pajama pants... These items will get there soon and we will see how much will make it to my closet!
On another note, we are getting ready for our vacation to France. We haven't gone back there since Christmas 2009 and I can feel it. The great part is that we will have a 4 days getaway sans kids! For that we decided to go in Auvergne and we found two bed and breakfast.
This is one of them 40Euro/night for a bedroom and breakfast. If you want to share the host table it is 18 euro for the dinner.Nature and good food made from the vegetable garden ;) I foresee a bunch of hike, lounging and trail running. I don't have pictures of the second one but the host takes whoever wants on mountain biking adventures ;) I hope we can borrow bikes and have fun!
Now what is for dinner tonight ...
I think I will make some steaks with ratatouille and polenta! Maybe the ratatouille and polenta will turn into mash potatoes not as healthy but ah well still quite delicious.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
I think I posted the recipe before but hey here it is again:
Cook brown rice (1 1/4 cup)
Once cook add 2 eggs and some cheese (I usually use cheddar)
Form balls in your hand (a bit yucky) then roll the balls in bread crumbs
Saute in olive oil.
Serve it with a salad and enjoy with a glass of wine!
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Today wasn't an exception. We had a really late lunch at CPK so of course we weren't hungry before like 9:30pm. Oh wait this is our usual dinner time ;)
Anyways I had to put together something quickly. The other requirement of that meal was healthy. I have been reading blogs after blogs of really good triathlete in great shape so I also want to shed a few pounds.
I bought a while back a pack of cooked lentils from Trader Joes. I didn't really know how it tasted so it can of stayed in the fridge for a while. Tonight I decided to take a shot at making a salad.
cherry tomatoes + mozarella balls + prosciutto + arugula + warmed olive oil with garlic + balsamic vinegar + lentils = The most delicious salad ever!
Great! We love lentils one of the 5 healthiest food great source of protein, iron and fiber...
But then we love steaks, wine, chocolate and ice cream!
Friday, May 7, 2010
Anyways after Sunday's triathlon I have decided that I need someone to give me feedback on my stroke each time I go swimming until I improve my technique.
Today I was supposed to go swim at the Cove with a work colleague but well work go in the way. I went to the pool and traded my swim pass for a master class pass. Luckily the pool was empty today and so I swam alone. The coach gave me all kinds of pointers and it was a very very productive session.
Besides that training is back on, I swam/bike/ran/swam 50 minutes each this week and I have a 3H00 ride this week end and 1:30 slow run. I was hoping to find someone to ride with but I guess it will be me and my ipod ;)
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Result I'm completely stressed out for a stupid sprint triathlon. I mean come on lets be realistic this race doesn't define me although I haven't been able to convince myself of that. Yes I want to completely rock it to be amazing but what is important is that I enjoy myself that I do make the time to train for 7+ hours a week that I have been working hard for this.
Last year this was my first triathlon ever and I trained for 5 weeks!
As I read other fellow triathlete getting ready for their race this week end Ironman in St George Utah, both Half Ironman and Olympic distance at Wildflower Ca I feel silly to be so nervous about my sprint triathlon.
No matter what I tell myself I have a hard time to take that distance seriously. Probably because most of the triathlete around me stick with this distance one season before moving onto Half Ironman or even Ironman.
Enough psycho babble...
Last wednesday I had a running session with my coach. She was on the bike and I was running next to her. For efficiency purpose we decided to meet in the parking lot of my work gym. What I didn't realize then is that I would be running up and down our new building as everyone left for the day.... What a goof! Of course Bunny's husband who picked her up that day told her I don't know what these people are doing going up and down the street :)
The following two days I could barely walk I was so sore... I believe aside from my races I haven't been that sore from solely running. I have so much too learn. Anyways some adjustments were made to my gait which was absolutely powerless!
Training continued that week then Monday taper started. This means that this week I only 2 full days off and a much lighter schedule to get fresh for race day!.
I also realized that I have a real warm up routine to do before my race something that I have never ever done before. Ought to be interesting....
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Training has been flaky a little because of family visiting. My parents were in town for almost 4 weeks it felt like 2. It is great to have them. I love seeing the kids play with their grandparents. We were able to stock up on our outings. However having your parents in your house is always difficult.
But now that they are gone I'm happy to get back to our routine but still sad to have so far!
Anyhow eventhough they are not high maintenance training while they here isn't always easy. First of all I want to spend time with them and second of all no way my dad is having dinner at 9:30pm because I have a bike workout schedule that evening. With them we actually have lunch on saturdays and sunday so no sneaking a ride at 11 am!
Now I'm back full time and this week has had a few small hickups but so far so good. I also have a race coming up....
Other than that, I have been growing peas in my backyard and I'm loving it. I probably harvested about 6oz and some and was able to actually make pasta. It was delicious. I am now planning to plant some tomatoes, butternut squash. My herb garden is doing great as well and I have to add some mint and chive to the oregano, basil, thyme, sage and rosemary!
Besides all that life has been hectic a little stressful and emotional.


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What are some of the positive aspects of the Articles of Confederation?What are some of the positive aspects of the Articles of Confederation?
The Articles of Confederation were adopted by the Second Continental Congress on November 15, 1777 and were ratified by all the states by March 1, 1781. There were several notable achievements under the Articles of Confederation. First, it was under the Articles of Confederation that the U.S. successfully prosecuted the Revolutionary War and concluded the Treaty of Paris in which Great Britain formally acknowledged U.S. independence and gave the U.S. all land north of Florida, south of the Great Lakes, and west of the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River. The other notable achievements were the Land Ordinance of 1785 and the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. The Land Ordinance of 1785 set up a system of surveying and selling land in the Northwest Territory. Land would be divided into townships and sections, with one section in each township dedicated to public schools. This law laid the foundation for the public education system in the U.S. today. The Northwest Ordinance set guidelines for how the Northwest Territory would be governed and how new states could enter the Union as equals to the original 13 states. This is important because it established the idea that the U.S. would grow as a republic, and not as an empire with new colonies.
The Articles of Confederation were also important because they set many precedents for the US Constitution.
It called the United States of America, the United States of America. And though it was clearly unbalanced in favor the states it opened the idea of Federalism (the balance of power between the central government and the states). It established itself as the supreme law of the land: an important idea included in the Constitution.
I think it is important also that the Articles allowed the framers of the Constitution some frame of reference for what worked and what didn't. It was a dress rehearsal in some ways. No production can be successful if you don't try it out first. As said in earlier comments, it held the nation together throughout the war and the peace process, then allowed us as a nation to learn how to better establish a lasting and flexible constitution.
The most important positive aspect of the Articles of Confederation is that they kept the new United States together through the Revolutionary War and the early years of the country. This is no small achievement, even if the Articles were severely flawed.
The Articles left the vast majority of power with the states. In the long run, this was a very bad thing. However, in the short run, it was probably necessary. If the new United States had tried to form a strong central government (as with the Constitution in 1787), the states would probably have split apart from one another. They would not have trusted each other enough to stick together under a strong central government. But the Articles were confederal enough to keep the country together. I think that this is their biggest achievement -- they kept the country together as it started out.
The drafting and adoption of Articles of Confederation by the Congress (1777) was in and of itself positive because the Articles served as the first written form government of the new United States of America. (The first time the United States of America was called so was in the Declaration of Independence ) In addition, the new nation needed money from France to fund its revolution. Since colonial governments were no longer valid obtaining financial credit would be impossible. The Articles of Confederation legitimized the United States as a nation which allowed Franklin to obtain a loan from France to fund the American Revolution.
The above posts indicate many important positive aspects of the Articles government. One that has not been noted thus far (unless I failed to see it) is that the Northwest Ordinances prohibited slavery in any of the territories which comprised the Northwest. This was the first serious attempt to limit slavery and inherently limited it to the South. This was the first step in a very long process which would bring slavery to an end.
The Articles of Confederation represented an early attempt to define the new reality and limits of the United States. I agree with #4 in that it is possible to view them as a "trial run" of later developments, such as a more fully-fledged realisation of Federalism and the Constitution. Of course it wasn't perfect, but then what is perfect? Thinking pragmatically, it achieved in doing what was needed at the time.
The Articles of Confederation were an important step in the founding of our new country. Although they were not perfect, they gave the constitutional convention a starting point. Since there was something to argue about, states were more willing to come to get their say. It also gave the writers of the constitution something to edit, adapt and improve. That makes it a significant document in our history.

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City officials are seeking proposals from vendors that can provide animal control services next year, and the city wants a cut of the fees charged for lost pets.
The Janesville City Council on Monday will schedule a public hearing on a proposed ordinance that would allow the city to collect its own reclamation fees when people take home lost pets, according to a memo to the council.
On Thursday, the city issued a request for proposals from parties interested in providing animal control, shelter, medical care and rabies control. The request stems from some officials’ desire to trim the cost of a contract established in 2014 with the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin.
Anyone who loses a pet and reclaims it from the humane society must pay $35 to the society.
An ordinance city staff is recommending would tack another $20 onto the reclamation fee, and that extra revenue would go to the city. The money would partially offset the cost to provide services to lost and stray animals under the city’s animal control contract, according to the ordinance.
If approved by the council, the ordinance would take effect Dec. 1.
Brett Frazier, humane society executive director, said he has an alternate solution.
Under state law, residents are required to annually license their dogs. Janesville’s ordinance requires the same for cats.
The humane society licenses about 400 pets adopted each year. It wouldn’t be much harder for the humane society to also license reclaimed lost pets. Revenue from the licensing effort would be comparable to what the proposed ordinance would provide, Frazier said.
“That seems like the exact same dollars … (and) the exact same effort,” he said.
The licensing solution has the added benefits of being annual income, considering pets must be relicensed each year, and moving the city closer to total compliance with state law, Frazier said.
The Gazette was unable to reach city Clerk-Treasurer Dave Godek for comment.
Since 2014, the city has paid the local humane society $125,000 for animal control. Under the contract, the society takes in stray animals found in Janesville, regardless of whether a police officer or resident brings them in, at no additional cost.
In August, city staff recommended cutting that amount in half, and the council agreed that staff should look into the possibility. City officials tried to work with the humane society to lower costs, but the society couldn’t agree to less than the $125,000 contract.
At a recent budget study session, council members decided to reallocate $62,500 back to animal control, bringing the total up to the original $125,000.
The move leaves the proposed 2018 city budget with a deficit of more than $63,000, but the council said that could be covered by the city’s applied fund balance.
The first of two public budget hearings will be held Monday.
In an effort to find cheaper services, the city issued a request for proposals Thursday. It was sent to all veterinary clinics and animal boarding businesses in Rock County and some facilities in Walworth, Jefferson and Dane counties and northern Illinois, Police Chief Dave Moore said.
Under the request, the animal control vendor must provide:
- A facility to admit and care for animals 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Animal care services and humane euthanasia and cremation services for abandoned, stray and impounded animals.
- Statutorily mandated rabies control services, including quarantine services and rabies testing.
The deadline for proposals is Dec. 4, and a committee will choose an animal control provider by Dec. 15, according to the request.
That decision affects the humane society’s budgeting process, which is normally wrapped up by December.
Frazier said the request for proposals means the humane society’s budget won’t be finalized until around Christmas.
“Our budget process has ground to halt because of this delay,” he said.
Council members have told The Gazette the humane society likely will end up with the contract.
As of press time, Frazier and his staff had yet to examine the request. He said it’s too early to say if the humane society will submit a proposal, but his staff feels confident the humane society provides a good level of service at a lower cost than a for-profit organization.
Frazier said the council can and should use its power to retract the request for proposals and contract with the humane society for $125,000, as the city has done for years.
It’s part of being a “good partner,” he said.
In 2011, Janesville and Beloit issued a joint request for proposals for animal control, shelter and care services when humane society costs were more than they are now. No one responded to it, officials said.

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When we arrived at our first New Zealand room, my relative and I saw the most beautiful moon in the universe. I didn’t want to go to sleep, yet I was exhausted. I barely slept for 3 days, as it took me two days to get to New Zealand and I can hardly sleep on flights. That is surprising, because I’m used to sleeping during bus rides. In any case, I wasn’t tired even as we traveled throughout our entire first day in New Zealand. The excitement kept me going.
At night, though, I was exhausted and I needed to sleep, moon or no moon. Listening to my body rewarded me with the most beautiful view I ever woke up to.
On one side, I saw this:
Yet the big stars of the landscape were the ocean and the water-loving sun.
It’s easy to understand why New Zealand is one of the first places the sun races to see every day.
We had a balcony. And wet chairs and a wet table on the balcony, as it always rained while back home it was hot and humid. I was happy. This is the top of a chair’s back rest, enjoying the landscape, enjoying life.
New Zealand Moment of the Week is my way of re-living the unexpected fairytale journey that made me a world traveler – and sharing it with you. Every Thursday (or this week: Friday) on All Colores, you will find one more moment of joy.
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Tamim proud of Sheikh Hasina, thanks Jacinda
Bangladesh ODI skipper Tamim Iqbal praised Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her initiatives to ensure Covid-19 vaccine for her countrymen while he loud to name New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern for her rock solid leadership after deadliest Christchurch attack couple of years back.
"Our country has done outstanding job in this regard," Tamim was seen to speak about Covid-19 vaccine programme in Bangladesh by a video message on Wednesday.
"Our Prime Minister led from the front and arranged everything in advance. She had done far-fetched job," he praised.
"I am sure that other countries also will follow our footsteps," he stated with confidence.
"We are lucky as a nation because mass people beside us, the cricketers, are getting vaccine and the good thing is it's free for all. I am proud of Bangladesh for what we are doing as a nation," added Tamim.
Bangladesh National Cricketers were taken the vaccine on priority basis. "I've taken the 1st dose and had no reaction," Tamim reminds and encouraged all people to come forward to take vaccine. He said, "It's the reality, I think since everyone must take vaccine one day".
Tigers are now in New Zealand to play three ODIs and as many T20 matches. They last visited there in 2019 and return with trauma. On March 15 of that year, about 50 people were killed by a white supremacist at the gazing spot of Bangladesh players and they narrowly escaped. Tamim evoked those days but still praised Kiwi people and Prime Minister.
"It was a very tough time for us. Especially for those who lost their near and dear ones," Tamim lost in memory for few whiles.
"I like to mention the name of local Prime Minister for her rule during those tough days. Everybody in Bangladesh praised her highly," he revealed. "If I got a chance to meet her personally, I'll thank her," informed Tamim.
"This is my fourth or fifth trip in New Zealand. We always wait eagerly to come here. It's a very beautiful country," he stated further.
Tigers will take on Blackcaps on March 20, March 23 and March 26 for 50-over clashes while the 20-Twenty matches will be held on March 28, March 30 and April 1 correspondingly.

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Pedro Giraudo Sextet
With Carla Bley and Duke Ellington as root influences, Argentinean bassist-composer Pedro Giraudo's music combines high-concept swing with subtly akimbo Latin American rhythms (note the bonus percussionist), witty call-and-and-response conversations, and emotional sustenance aplenty. On his recent big-band album, El Viaje, this means everything from the expansive title suite to a meditative ballad about Hiroshima.
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The Moscow police investigate the theft of metal constructions that disappeared from Alley of Cosmonauts in Moscow.
According to the press service of the Moscow Ministry for Internal Affairs of the capital, a criminal case was filed into the theft of the metal constructions.
An unidentified individual stole elements of space orbits that were part of decorative metal structures made in the form of planets of the solar system. The constructions had been installed on Alley of Cosmonauts, on Prospect Mira.
The damage was evaluated at 5.6 million rubles.
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Last night, Elle hosted its 20th annual Women in Hollywood Celebration, an event that does the very important and necessary job of celebrating women in Hollywood (as you could likely infer from the evening's title). Many amazing, smart, talented, and inspiring women were in attendance; looking through the guest list is enough to give even the most cynical heart hope for the future of women in the entertainment industry.
Let's take a look at what they were wearing on the red carpet:
Let's start with some good: sleek white ensembles with cutouts were a good thing tonight. Scandal's Darby Stanchfield looked very elegant; Lea Michele stunned in a Calvin Klein experimental-bustier-cum-cutout-dress, and Naya Rivera sported a low cut Pamella Roland suit with beaded honeycomb-pattern sleeves.
Radiant in red: Reese Witherspoon oozed understated glamor in a Calvin Klein collection dress; Emmy Rossum opted for an embroidered halter gown, which is maybe too much — especially with the red shoes; and Jessica Pare also went the way of "understated glamor in a Calvin Klein collection dress."
Doing white right: Caitlin Fitzgerald in ornate white embroidery; Deception's Meagan Good drips with fringe; and Kat Graham from the Vampire Diaries pairs a white crop top with lucite heels and a slinky around her neck. I really like it.
Some of the more daring looks of the evening:in spite of everything, I really like Marion Cotillard's bedazzled sack (it's by Christian Dior, ok??); I also like Joy Bryant's formal lounge wear; and Lake Bell continues to be the Queen of Dramatic Silhouettes.
Some men in suits: here we have James Marsden lookin' suave; Adam Scott also lookin' suave; and Chord Overstreet rocking what appears to be a man bun.
Onto blander territories: Naomie Harris in a shredded-up birch tree; Ashley Madekwe from revenge in a cute tailored dress by Thakoon; and Brooke Anderson doing maternity wear very well.
Brie Larson in zzzzzzzzzz; Emilia Clarke trapped in a loose condom; and Scandal's Katie Lowes looking glamorous in a little lace collar.
Look of the night: Cybill Shepherd in sneakers. End of discussion. Film director Nancy Meyers donned a powersuit; and Gia Coppola looks very composed in some formal trousers.
Ladies in leathers! Melissa McCarthy looks great in her leathers + cloak + bouffant combo; Whitney Cummings' outfit is pretty hideous; and Busy Phillipps' skirt looks like a plaid bat — in a good way.
Eva Marie Saint and Chelsea Handler both in suits (I like Eva's better); Kathy Bates just Kathy Bates-ing in a silk top and floral scarf.
The bad: Parenthood's Erika Christensen in a blurry tapestry; Melonie Diaz in a sequined tea cozy; Eva Amurri (actress and daughter of Susan Sarandon) in a couch cover.
The ugly: Shailene Woodley in some boring rug samples that somehow got stitched together; Ahna O'Reilly of The Help wearing an oceanic lampshade; Julianne Nicholson borrowing the dress I bought to wear to Bat Mitzvahs in 2003.
Couples! Shailene Woodley hugging Laura Dern very tenderly; Andy Samberg and his wife, the lovely ethereal musician Joanna Newsom looking like my grandpa's conception of what a hipster is and a fairy, respectively; and Sebastian Roche and Alicia Hannah.
Images via Getty.

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Electronic Arts decided to release infographics containing general stats about their Star Wars Battlefront Open-Beta campaign. Quickly, this Open-Beta became EA’s biggest Beta-test up to date and attracted over 9 million players. According to the infographic, the accumulated playtime of 9 million players results in over 1.6 billion minutes of gameplay. That would be enough to watch the Star Wars triology about 4.2 million times!
Also DICE announced three new multiplayer modes coming with the games release including Han Solo, Princess Leia and Emperor Palpatine as playable characters.
Star Wars Battlefront launches on November 17 on Playstation 4, Xbox One and PC.


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A recent judgment of the High Court of Abigak 1 General Trading – Investment CC against Gani and Another; Gani and Another v Balkin e.a. (1184/16; 6620/16)  LA ZAGPJHC 126 is an additional reminder of the importance of completing all the formalities necessary to reach an agreement, including with regard to the sale of real estate. However, with respect to the content or terms of the written agreement, there is a very clear legal standard, known as the Parol rule of evidence, which sets strict limits on evidence that can be presented for interpretation. The rule provides that if the parties intended to embody the agreement in its entirety and, ultimately, in writing, the evidence that contradicts or varies the terms of the letter or completes or withdraws it is inadmissible. There is no evidence of the conditions possibly given except for the document itself (or, if lost, secondary evidence of its contents), nor contradicting, modifying, supplementing or varying by oral evidence relating to what was disclosed between the parties, either prior to the establishment of the written act or during its manufacture. Once the parties have decided to enter a contract in writing, their decision must be respected and the resulting document must be accepted as the only proof of the terms of the contract. The document itself therefore reveals the obligations. Delegation or intercession is a form of innovation in which, with the agreement of all parties involved, a person outside the original contract is responsible for the implementation of the service agreed upon. Three parties are looking into this act: similarly, if there are not two ancillary agreements, but a compound contract, part of which is written and the rest oral, evidence may be provided to the evidence of the complementary oral part, provided it is clear that the parties did not intend to serve the written part as the exclusive monument of the whole agreement. In such a case, called “partial integration,” the integration rule simply prevents the granting of extrinsic evidence against or variance of the written part of the agreement.
The court may hear evidence regarding the circumstances of the environment, including the parties` negotiations, to determine whether they intended the written agreement to be an integration of their entire transaction or only partial integration. This declaration of law or the so-called Corondimas principle has been widely criticized, although it has been applied consistently in subsequent cases. Although it was re-applied by the appeal division of Tuckers Land and Development v Strydom on the basis of precedent, its accuracy was challenged and criticized for the fact that van Heerden YES and directly by Joubert JA. The latter indicated, during the verification of the former authorities, that the principle did not conform to Roman and Roman-Dutch laws. “It appears, however,” wrote Tebbutt J in ABSA/Sweet, “that a lease does not apply to such considerations and that a contract is established between the lessor and the taker at the time of signing the lease, although the obligations arising from the lease may be suspended.”  It now also appears to be accepted]] if a suspensive condition is met, namely that the contract and reciprocal rights of the parties “on the date of the agreement and not from the date of the completion of the condition, that is:

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Skinny Banton’s monster hit for 2014 has ripped apart the musical charts at the world’s Mecca of calypso, soca and groovy music.
The song “Soak it” rose to the top of the chart of the popular Downtown Outlaws Promotion “Top 50 Soca Charts; a weekly chart of TNT music” published weekly in several newspapers across the twin island Republic. The song has been earning him several globetrotting moments.
The song was released for the 2014 Carriacou Carnival back in March and has been steadily climbing the various musical charts across the region.
In the August 31st compilation the song stood in the number one position followed by Romain Virgo in second and Busy Signal and RC in third to round off the top three of that week.
TnT natives Kes the Band was in position nine and the world’s soca guru, Machel Montano HD in position 23.
Skinny Banton whose real name is, Shirlan George, is reportedly currently on an international tour. Last year his song “horn” was one of the biggest tunes for Spice Mas.


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Browsing Engineering by Author "Fang, M"
|2013||Fe-catalyzed growth of one-dimensional α-Si3N4 nanostructures and their cathodoluminescence properties ||Huang, J; Huang, Z; Yi, S; et al.|
|2014||Novel calcium hexaluminate/spinel-alumina composites with graded microstructures and mechanical properties ||Yi, S; Huang, Z; Huang, J; et al.|
|2015||Novel, low-cost solid-liquid-solid process for the synthesis of α-Si3N4 nanowires at lower temperatures and their luminescence properties ||Liu, H; Huang, Z; Huang, J; et al.|
|6 March 2014||Preparation, microstructure, and mechanical properties of spinel-corundum-sialon composite materials from waste fly ash and aluminum dross ||Huang, J; Fang, M; Huang, Z; et al.|
|1 January 2014||Si3N4-SiCp composites reinforced by in situ co-catalyzed generated Si3N4 nanofibers ||Huang, J; Huang, Z; Zhang, S; et al.|


Looking for How Good Are Luma Mattresses?…
There are benefits to sleeping on a bed mattress made with natural latex. Luma includes latex in the building of each of its mattress designs. The business released in 2015, building on comprehensive research to develop mattresses that assist improve sleep quality.
The business has 4 bed mattress options: the flagship Luma, the Natural Latex Hybrid, The Hybrid Rest System, and the Latex Sleep System. The Luma mattress, which we cover in this review, is the brand’s most budget friendly choice.
The Luma mattress is a latex hybrid that is offered in three firmness alternatives. The mattress has a natural latex convenience layer with taken coils for support. The Luma offers moderate contouring and first-class pressure relief. Its breathable construction will likely interest hot sleepers.
Luma Sleep mattresses appropriate for a lot of sleepers due to the brand’s vast array of density, firmness, and composition options. The swappable comfort layers also ensure owners can change their bed’s firmness setting if they are disappointed with how it feels down the road.
Here are some of the key characteristics of the Luma Mattress:
- Personalized comfort: The Luma Mattress is readily available in three different firmness options. Sleepers can exchange their Luma Mattress for a different firmness option at any time throughout the first year at no cost.
- Extremely responsive: Premium Talalay latex is utilized in the production of the Luma Mattress. This product is highly responsive to the contours of the body, supplying back, neck, and joint assistance.
- Breathable: Open-cell Talalay latex is natural and more breathable than memory foam. The Luma Mattress features ventilated Talalay foam to further increase airflow.
- 10-year warranty: The Luma Mattress features a 10-year guarantee from the manufacturer. Luma will fix or replace the bed mattress at no cost to the customer if any defects are discovered in the bed mattress throughout this period.
Furthermore, customers have actually determined some possible weaknesses with the Luma Mattress:
- Not ideal for heavy sleepers: The Luma Mattress is topped with a comfort layer of 1.5″ of latex. This might not offer enough assistance for sleepers who weigh over 200 pounds.
- Customer service issues: There have actually been some grievances that Luma’s customer support is inadequate. Some sleepers have actually had difficulty with returns, repair work, and exchanges.
Due to the fact that the beds are made from resilient natural latex, they also have longer-than-average expected lifespans and should hold up against excessive sagging for at least 6 to seven years.
Other performance aspects differ by design. The hybrids supply great temperature level neutrality due to their breathable covers and strong air circulation through the coil layers, while the Latex Sleep System isolates motion transfer well and does not make any noise when bearing weight.
All 4 Luma Sleep models have below-average price-points compared to other hybrid mattresses. Free ground shipping is offered to all clients in the adjoining U.S.; furthermore, the Sleep System designs get approved for free White Glove shipment. All Luma Sleep beds are backed by 100-night sleep trials; the Luma Mattress and Natural Latex Hybrid Bed mattress come with 10-year guarantees, while the Slumber System designs come with 15-year service warranties.
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Based upon our consumer feedback, Luma Sleep mattresses have gotten the following grades among sleepers of different weights and preferred sleep positions.
Please keep in mind that these scores are subjective, which everybody has differing experiences on various bed mattress.
When it comes to selecting a mattress, sleeper convenience and spine support are the most important aspects.
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The Luma Mattress is an 11″ hybrid mattress consisting of 3 layers.
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The Luma Mattress comes with a 100-night sleep trial. Throughout this time, a sleeper can return the mattress for a full refund or exchange the mattress for another firmness option at no charge. After 100 days, clients are no longer eligible for a refund, though they are still able to exchange their mattress for up to one year after purchase. There is a limitation to one bed mattress exchange.
In case of a return or exchange, Luma will send out a courier to select up the bed mattress and they will have it delivered to a charity or a recycling.
A 10-year guarantee comes standard with the Luma Mattress. This covers producer’s problems as well as some wear and tear that might take place gradually, like drooping, fractures in the foam, and damaged zippers.
Luma uses a funding choice to assist customers pay for their mattress over time. The Luma Mattress can be paid for over six months time at 0% APR. How Good Are Luma Mattresses?


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INclusive Health And wellBeing In small and medium size ciTies
Four peripheral small and medium size cities (SMSCs) – Cordoba (Spain), Riga (Latvia), Lucca (Italy) and Nitra (Slovakia) – will take the leadership to test visionary and integrated solutions to foster Inclusive Health and Wellbeing (IHW) in SMSCs with a focus on gender and diversity.
IN-HABIT visionary approach consists on the innovative mobilization of existing undervalued resources (culture, food, human-animal bonds and environment) to increase IHW. The integrated approach is based on the combination of technological, digital, nature based, cultural, and social innovations in selected urban public spaces. These solutions will be co-designed, co-deployed and co-managed with and by local stakeholders. The effects on mental health, wellbeing and healthier lifestyles of these solutions will be evaluated and a sound scalable evidence-base and monitoring framework delivered. A systemic urban planning framework will be developed based on innovative gender and diversity approaches to boost IHW that will represent a unique reference for SMSCs.
IN-HABIT will base its actions on underserved areas and vulnerable target groups existing in each city (such as, children, elders, women, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities), and on the integration of ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ visionary solutions articulated around heritage and culture (as a nexus for inclusive societies), food (nurturing daily healthier lifestyles), animals (human-animal bonds as new relational urban goods) and art and environment (to connect places and people). Bogotá city will share know-how and replicate experiences. These actions have attracted the interest to be replicated by other twin-cities and networks of cities, that have shown their interest in establishing synergies with IN-HABIT and replicating actions. IN-HABIT is an ambitious but achievable project in the 5 years lifetime proposed.
Start date: 1/9/2020
End date: 31/8/2025
Coordinator: Universidad de Córdoba
Funding scheme: H2020 Programme
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[JURIST] Egypt’s interim president Adly Mansour [BBC backgrounder] announced [Rueters report] in a televised speech on Sunday that Egypt will hold presidential elections before conducting parliamentary elections. The parliamentary elections were supposed to happen first under the timetable agreed to after Egypt’s army deposed [JURIST report] Islamist President Mohamed Morsi in July. Critics have argued for a change in the ‘roadmap’ to democracy, calling for a presidential election to take place before a potentially divisive parliamentary election. Based on a timeline in the new charter, the presidential election will be held sometime in the next 6 months. Sunday’s announcement followed a day of intense political violence and a series of bombings around Cairo that killed at least 49 people and wounded hundreds, marking the third anniversary of the Egyptian Revolution [JURIST backgrounder].
Egypt has dealt with political unrest since the Egyptian Revolution began, and anti-government protesters and supporters of the Islamic Muslim Brotherhood continue to fight the military backed government for political control in the country. In the last six weeks, the Egyptian government made a major step in governmental reform through the drafting of a new constitution, which was ratified [JURIST report] by 98% of voters on January 19. Egyptians voted [JURIST report] on the new military-backed constitution on January 16, with news reports citing a 42% voter turnout rate coupled with serious irregularities in the voting records. The Egypt assembly finalized [JURIST report] the constitution on December 2.


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On Friday, the Rajasthan Assembly passed The Rajasthan Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill, 2023, aiming to provide guaranteed wages or pension to the entire adult population of the state. Described as an unprecedented and historic law, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Shanti Dhariwal emphasized that Rajasthan is the first state to introduce such comprehensive guarantees, demonstrating the government’s concern for the welfare of the poor and addressing inflation.
Rajasthan Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill, 2023
Under this bill, all families, whether residing in urban or rural areas, will be entitled to 125 days of employment guarantee each year, along with a minimum pension of Rs 1,000 per month for the elderly, disabled, single women, and others. Notably, the pension amount will automatically increase by 15 percent annually.
In response to criticism during the debate, Minister Dhariwal pointed out that the benefits provided under the Chiranjeevi Yojana, including free medical treatment up to Rs 25 lakh, accident insurance up to Rs 10 lakh, free electricity up to 100 units (and up to 200 units for farmers), Rs 500 gas cylinders, and Annapurna Ration Kits, would contribute to increasing people’s income beyond the Rs 1,000 pension.
One significant aspect of the law is that eligible individuals who are denied their rights to employment or pension can now approach the courts for redress.
Intense Debate Ensues Over the Income Bill
The Leader of Opposition, Rajendra Rathore, however, dismissed the Bill as a mere facade, considering the large population of Rajasthan, especially the Below Poverty Line (BPL) segment. He questioned the financial feasibility of the government’s promises, citing the substantial funds required to implement flagship schemes and the rising per-person debt in the state.
Rathore also criticized the government’s promotion of the ‘CM employment guarantee scheme’ as an additional 25 days of work under MGNREGA, claiming that only a negligible percentage of families qualified for this scheme.
On the other hand, independent MLA Sanyam Lodha hailed the Bill as revolutionary, praising Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot as a champion of social justice. He argued that the government was returning the people’s money to them and emphasized the importance of responsible spending.
Various BJP MLAs raised concerns about the lack of accountability and questioned the efficacy of providing guarantees without ensuring proper accountability measures.
In summary, the Rajasthan Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill, 2023, has been a subject of intense debate in the Assembly, with supporters hailing it as a groundbreaking step towards social welfare, while critics raise concerns about financial feasibility, accountability, and the timing of the government’s announcements.


Under attack from BJP over his controversial remark over Modi government's demonetisation move, leader of the opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad and his party ruled out apologising for his remarks saying the government should instead apologise to the people.
"BJP should apologise (for demonetisation) to the entire nation, not me. The way they have pushed back the country, they must apologise to the 125 crore people of this country," the senior Congress leader said outside Parliament.
BJP members led by minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi created a ruckus in the Rajya Sabha on Friday demanding that Azad apologise for his statement.
Naqvi said that Azad's statement had given a message to the country that Congress was sympathetic to terrorism and asked why was it so agitated when the demonetisation drive was only to hurt black money hoarders.
Congress leaders Digvijay Singh and Manish Tewari came to Azad's defence saying as a politician of long standing from Jammu and Kashmir and as chief minister of that state, he was second to none in upholding nationalism and by no means he could be called anti-national.


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Seattle-based Trident Seafoods' new processing plant in Tome, Japan, has been running production lines for breaded and single-frozen Alaska pollock fillets since April.
In August, the Alaska pollock trade association, Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers (GAPP), took a tour of the plant, where it saw the production of increasingly popular products available for foodservice, retail and for Japanese convenience stores.
"I think there’s a lot of opportunity for wild Alaska pollock in Japan, and Trident’s passion for wild Alaska pollock is absolutely infectious," GAPP CEO Craig Morris told IntraFish. "I’m committed to ensuring GAPP does everything it can to support them in their efforts to build demand and awareness for our perfect fish in Japan and around the world."
The new facility, operated in partnership with Japan's Osabe Foods, will process 5,000 metric tons of products annually.
Allen Kimball, executive vice president of global species management for Trident Seafoods, told IntraFish earlier this year products are being produced with state-of-the-art ambient temperature technology.
Surimi is also in demand
Morris met with surimi and roe processors and GAPP member companies in the country to build relationships and further market new product innovations both in Japan and other markets.
"The scale and scope of the surimi and roe markets in-country was truly breathtaking, and we believe there are many opportunities to take these amazing products and bring them to consumers around the world in key markets including China, Thailand, Taiwan, Singapore and even the US," the group said in its August newsletter.
Prices of imported minced Alaska pollock have been soaring in Japan due to increased demand for surimi in Europe, the United States and China as well as rising logistics and personnel costs.
Through this year, Japan imported the most surimi of any country at 31,798 metric tons, at $2,718 (€2,448) per metric ton, according to the most recent US Census Bureau and EU's Eurostat data, compiled by GAPP.
That price was only beat by China, which paid $3,207 (€2,889) for surimi but imported only 1,744 metric tons. South Korea was the second-largest importer, in part because of its place as an import hub for other Asian countries. France, Europe's largest surimi consumer, followed as third.


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Two players recorded over 20 points, as Southern Cayuga girls basketball defeated Marathon 56-43 Tuesday.
Catie Kopp recorded a triple-double with 24 points, 15 rebounds and 10 steals, and Lauren Sherman added 22 points, three rebounds and two steals. Aimee Kreydatus added six points and eight rebounds.
Southern Cayuga (1-1) is at Trumansburg on Friday.
Moravia 43, Whitney Point 33: Grace Wasileski finished with 12 points to go with five rebounds, Sierra Lyon posted 11 points, four steals and three assists, Maddy Kelly contributed eight points, five rebounds and four steals, and Allie Genson scored five points and four rebounds.
The Blue Devils totaled 14 steals as a team.
Moravia is home Friday against Lansing.
Union Springs 52, Groton 30: Renee Park led the Wolves with 20 points on four 3s. She also grabbed eight rebounds. Baylee Wiler added 14 points with seven rebounds and Grace Perkins chipped in with nine points and a steal.
Union Springs (2-1) faces Southern Cayuga Tuesday.
Auburn 72, Nottingham 45: Jania Freeman scored 15 points to go with seven rebounds, while Doray Dillalo (seven rebounds) and Stef Gera (six assists) both had 12 points. Emma Nolan added 11 points and four assists, Grace Baranick chipped in with 10 points, seven assists and seven rebounds, and Marlee Solomon grabbed 10 rebounds.
Auburn is 1-0.
Auburn 10, Ontario Bay 4: Jake Morin recorded five goals and four assists to lead the Maroons.
Johnny Malandruccolo added three goals and three assists, while Brendan Williams had one goal and three helpers.
Austin Black had his first career goal and added an assist. Hunter Tubbert and Aidan Hastings each had one assist.
Jack Kalabanka made 20 saves in the first 42 minutes, while Xavier Congdon played the final three minutes.
Auburn (3-1-1) hosts Clinton on Thursday.
Skaneateles 6, Oswego 2: Ryan Gick registered three goals and one assist in the Lakers' victory.
Luke Lynn added three assists, and Bauer Morrissey had a goal and an assist. Owen Van Holtz and Colin Weeks each scored once, while Matt Leveroni, Patrick Moore and Vincent Williams each had an assist.
Adam Casper made 17 saves for the win.
Skaneateles 5, Oswego 1: Meg Teachout recorded four of the Lakers' five goals in the win. Heather Tanzella also scored and picked up and assist, while Cecily Kawejsza was credited with an assist. Jess Smith made 18 saves in net.
Southern Cayuga 48, Watkins Glen 21: The Chiefs swept the first three events and held on the rest of the meet. Dylan Saville, Joey Angotti, Ian Murray, Sam Perez, Jordan Stephenson, Daniel Groth, Andy Poklemba, George Vreelan, Jamison Murray and Chris Morris each posted first-place finishes.
Southern Cayuga (2-0) is home on Thursday against Dryden.
Union Springs 59, Groton 47: Nick Valentino recorded a team-high 23 points for the Wolves, while Kevin Cunningham scored 16 points and Connor DeChick added 10 points.
Union Springs is 2-1 and hosts Southern Cayuga next Tuesday.
Marathon 64, Southern Cayuga 57: The Chiefs were paced by Conner Bennett, who concluded the game with 16 points. Collin Rejman added 12 points, Lorenzo Raymundo had 11 points and Andrew White finished with 10.
Southern Cayuga is home against Trumansburg Friday.