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Harry Mason (Shattered Memories)
Harry in Silent Hill: Shattered Memories
Harry Mason
30 (at death)
Silent Hill: Book of Memories (cameo)
Voice Actor:
"Harry" refers to multiple subjects. See Harry for more uses.
" Cheryl... this is your room... but you're not in it...
—Harry, lamenting his missing daughter
Harry Mason is the false protagonist of Silent Hill: Shattered Memories. He is a re-imagining of the character from the main game canon. At the end of the game, it is revealed that Harry is a mental manifestation.
While his role begins in a similar manner to the original game, his motives, directions, and ultimately his story differ in many ways, both because of how the story is told and also because of the choices and preferences of the player via the Psych Profile, which have a defining impact on Harry's character.
Harry's appearance has been slightly changed from his original appearance. For example, he wears glasses, though at a certain point, he removes them for the remainder of the game. He remains easily identifiable with his original interpretation, such as his distinctive, brown jacket. He is also briefly seen wearing a wedding ring on his left hand.
Harry's clothes will change about halfway through the game suiting one of the four possible endings:
Love Lost — If the player strayed away from women and drinking and focused on helping others, Harry will wear a winter coat with a pink sweater underneath.
Drunk Dad — If the player focused on addictions such as drinking, smoking, and drugs, Harry will wear a green letterman-style jacket.
Sleaze and Sirens — If the player focused on women and sex, Harry will wear a black leather jacket with a blue shirt underneath.
Wicked and Weak — If the player didn't care much about others and was a slacker, Harry will wear a duffle coat.
Harry's clothing change is similar to a progress report as it does not define which ending the player will receive; for example, Harry can wear the "Love Lost" clothing yet the player still has a chance to receive the other three endings.
At the climax of the game, Harry wears an orange Hawaiian T-shirt. This is the the same T-shirt he wore during his vacation with Cheryl in their old homemade videotape.
Harry with his daughter Cheryl.
Any details of Harry's life before Cheryl's birth are unknown. In 1983, Harry and his wife Dahlia had a daughter whom they named Cheryl Heather Mason. Harry was a loving father towards his young daughter. Harry, Dahlia, and Cheryl lived together at 1206 Levin Street in the town of Silent Hill. As Cheryl was growing up, Harry and Dahlia divorced because they found that their love was withering (the exact reason for this depends on which ending the player receives). This event impacted a young Cheryl greatly, and she felt responsible for their divorce.
I LOVE MY DADDY
"I love my daddy!"
Shortly after this, Harry suddenly died in a car crash in 1990. Dahlia and Cheryl were left saddened by Harry's death, and Cheryl experienced complicated grief and began to resent her mother. During Cheryl's teenage years, Dahlia moved with Cheryl to Simmons Street. While growing up, Cheryl believed that Harry was still alive in order to "cope" with the loss of her father. Her memories of Harry became blurry and faint over the years, and she began to think of him as a hero who would come back to her one day. She repeatedly watched a single fuzzy video tape of a few memories with him, to the point of obsession. By the age of 25, Cheryl visited many therapists before ultimately meeting with Dr. Kaufmann.
Harry's car crash in the snowy junkyard.
It can be assumed that through the intense emotions and feelings that are brought up during Cheryl's therapy session, Harry is manifested. Cheryl relives her father's car crash, thus Harry's manifestation drives his vehicle off the highway and into a junkyard; he later awakens, following Cheryl's belief that her father survived.
Harry discovers his daughter is missing and sets off in search of her. Along the way he comes across a police officer named Cybil Bennett. She questions Harry about his crash and the reason for his daughter's disappearance. She ultimately comes to the conclusion that, as Harry lives on Levin Street, his daughter has probably just gone home as it is located just a few blocks away. Harry seems to be confused by this information, and he wonders what is wrong with him.
1206 Levin Street.
Harry then calls home to see if Cheryl is there and asks her to wait for him. Using the GPS system on his phone, he locates the direction of his house and heads back home. Upon setting out, the world is suddenly consumed by ice. Buildings become encased in glaciers, power poles and street lights are uprooted and topple over, and fountain water freezes. Harry soon encounters a large number of humanoid creatures, faceless and pale, who attack him. He flees for his life, and eventually manages to make it to the safety of house number 1206 on Levin Street. However, he finds out that it belongs to another family entirely, the Stewarts, and he sits on the porch steps, unsure of what to do next.
Cybil arrives, where she asks Harry to step down. She acknowledges, judging from his license bearing that address, that things don't add up. Cybil then takes Harry along with her in her police car to the police station to clear things up. However, before they reach the police station, the snow covers the car's windshield and Cybil leaves Harry to find their location, though Cybil never returns and Harry leaves the car outside into a forest. Harry searches around to find a way back to Silent Hill and comes across the Orion Hunting Lodge. Later, he receives a call from Cybil asking him where he went but he hangs up on her. While exploring a shed, the world becomes engulfed in glaciers and ice yet again and Harry struggles to flee from the Raw Shocks. On his way, Harry comes across a cabin in which he, Cheryl, and Dahlia were spending their vacation. Later on, Harry then receives a call from Cybil, stating that the gymnasium of Midwich High School is occasionally used as an emergency shelter. Harry believes that Cheryl may be there.
Michelle Valdez in Midwich's gymnasium.
When he arrives in the gym, he is greeted by a woman named Michelle Valdez, who is singing "Always on My Mind". When Harry questions her if she's seen a Cheryl Mason, Michelle says she knew her when she used to attend Midwich High, which confuses Harry. Harry and Michelle proceed to hack the principal's computer to see if they both know the same Cheryl, and the file states that Cheryl moved to Simmons Street. Eventually, Harry and Michelle walk to the nightclub where Michelle works.
After retrieving her car keys, Michelle is mysteriously gone, and he meets Dahlia in person. Dahlia seems surprised at his confusion, though isn't interested enough to explain anything to him. She tells him she came to pick up the SUV parked outside to take Harry to Simmons Street, where he would meet up with Cheryl at her current address. Upon reaching the bridge on their way through town, Dahlia waits for Harry to lower the bridge from the control room. Before they can drive across, however, the Otherworld takes over, freezing Dahlia and then the bridge itself, which collapses. The SUV plummets into the river, and depending on the player's actions, Harry can either turn on the radio and escape or drown. Either way, Harry will wake up with different clothing, no glasses, and in a wheelchair. Cybil is pushing him, telling him that he somehow swam to safety, and he was drenched to the bone. Suddenly, the Otherworld takes over.
Lisa found dead on her couch by Harry.
After reaching safety from the creatures, he meets Lisa Garland, a nurse working at the hospital, who was apparently just in a car crash. Harry walks her to her apartment, lets her patch herself up, and leaves. After entering a nearby warehouse, he receives a desperate call from Lisa. He quickly returns to her apartment, only to find her dying or already dead (depending on if the player gave her the correct pill color). Cybil Bennett walks in, accusing him of Lisa's death. She then states the he isn't Harry Mason, but the world suddenly freezes before she can continue. After escaping, he makes his way through Toluca Mall.
After a thorough search of the mall, Harry arrives at the Simmons Street address where he meets an older version of the Dahlia he met before. Dahlia reveals two things to Harry: they are married and that Cheryl is at the lighthouse. The nightmare reappears, freezing her, and Harry soon finds himself in an icy labyrinth. Harry then enters Cheryl's bedroom and falls asleep on her bed.
Harry is then awakened by Michelle. He tells her that he needs to go to the lighthouse. She says that she and her boyfriend John can drive him there. Along the way, John and Michelle get in a fight and leave Harry in the car. Harry then travels through the sewers, receiving a message from Cheryl along the way. Eventually Harry walks to Annie's Bar, where Michelle is. She states that the fight she had with John resulted in the two breaking up. Harry asks how he can get to the lighthouse, and Michelle tells him that there is a boat behind Lakeside Amusement Park. However, she also warns him that he may not like the answers he finds. Harry then travels through the Amusement Park and ends up on a boat dock.
Inside one of the boats, Harry finds the young Dahlia again and asks her to take him to the lighthouse. Dahlia seduces Harry, and it is implied they had sex. Sometime after, Harry wakes up to find the icy world, freezing Dahlia again. The water is transformed back into ice and Harry sets course to the lighthouse. Raw Shocks begin to pursue Harry; however, the Raw Shocks suddenly freeze. The icy surface turns back into water and Harry swims to the lighthouse, but he eventually passes out.
Cheryl speaking to her memory of Harry.
Cybil saves Harry once again, but he snatches her gun from her holster, saying he will not let her stop him from finding Cheryl. Cybil states that she doesn't understand what is going on as she looked up his file, which confirms that he was killed 18 years ago in a car crash. Cybil leaves Harry, and he enters the lighthouse, which is in fact Dr. Kaufmann's clinic. It is revealed that the patient is actually Cheryl Mason, now 25 years old. Dr. Kaufmann explains how Cheryl was desperately holding on to the memory of her father and that the Harry that the player has been controlling is Cheryl's memory of her father, a delusion.
Silent Hill Shattered Memories All Encounters Endings
All conversations and endings.
Harry and Cheryl talk for a brief moment (what Harry says is based upon the player's Psych Profile), which ends with Cheryl either accepting that her real father died or confronting the memory who tells her to forget him, causing the manifestation of Harry to become frozen. The final option involves Cheryl rejecting therapy and embracing the delusion of Harry Mason as reality, as she is still unable to accept the loss. Harry does not freeze in this ending, implying that the manifestation is therefore kept alive by Cheryl's persistent belief in him.
After Cheryl's conversation, there are 4 possible videotape scenes:
Silent Hill Shattered Memories - Love Lost Ending
"Love Lost" ending.
Love Lost: Harry is next to his car with Dahlia and is getting ready to leave. He tells Cheryl that the divorce wasn't her fault. He says, "You know this has nothing to do with you, right? Even though Mom and Dad don't love each other anymore, we both love you, and we always will." This ending can be seen if the player doesn't focus on sexual images or drugs, tells Kaufmann that they are friendly, such as saying they make friends easily or that it doesn't take much time for people to get to know them, and being a good person in general.
Silent Hill Shattered Memories - Drunk Dad Ending
"Drunk Dad" ending.
Drunk Dad: Harry arrives drunk at his house and begins to yell angrily at Cheryl to get him another beer. Harry was a drunk and an addict, and every aspect of his life was mired by his addiction. This ending indicates that when Harry was still alive, his alcoholism negatively impacted his family. This ending can be seen if the player focuses on alcohol and other recreational drugs such as cannabis pipes, cigarette dispensers, and downers.
Silent Hill Shattered Memories - Sleaze and Sirens Ending
"Sleaze and Sirens" ending.
Sleaze and Sirens: In the Orpheus boat, Harry is lying on a bed with Michelle and Lisa. They ask him if they can be in his next book and if it can be dedicated to them. Harry claims that he dedicates his books to his wife and daughter because it's "only fair", to which all three burst out in roaring laughter. When Harry was still alive, he cheated on his wife. Harry was a serial adulterer and was sexually immoral. This ending can be seen if the player focuses on sexual images such as porn magazines and tells Kaufmann that they enjoy role-playing during sex and have cheated on a partner. If the player acts like a pervert in general, then they are most likely to get this ending.
Silent Hill Shattered Memories - Wicked and Weak Ending
"Wicked and Weak" ending.
Wicked and Weak: In Cheryl's parent's bedroom, Dahlia violently slaps Harry several times. Dahlia berates Harry for not having enough money, calls his novels "shit", and says no one even reads them, and tells him that he is a pathetic "dickless waste of space". Harry notices Cheryl filming and looks down with a hint of sadness on his face. The ending can be seen if the player tells Kaufmann that they are involved little in friendship, meaning they don't make friends easily, that it takes a while to get to know them, and related topics. It can also be achieved by acting rude to people, being distracted by trivial things, and being self-centered.
Harry's cameo in Book of Memories.
Harry appears in the joke ending of Silent Hill: Book of Memories. He accidentally bumps into Trevor and asks him if he has seen a girl, to which Trevor replies: "That's what we're here for, dude", much to Harry's chagrin.
"Smoking kills." (in Good Ol' Days)
"Silent Hill, wish you were here." (in Diner 52)
"I shouldn't have trusted you. Damn cops..."
"Get the hell out of my house. It's my house! It's my damn house! Cheryl!"
"Anything happens to my daughter, I'll hold you responsible."
"I'm Harry Mason. I love my daughter very much. I live in Silent Hill. I write for a living crap pretty much."
"Not me. I've got a photographic memory."
"There are times when things don't feel real. I feel like I'm losing my grasp on the truth of it. But other times, everything is... fine. This feels real."
"It's like the whole town's being punished."
"Kick a man when he's down, why don't ya?"
"I'm the best dressed writer I know."
"I've always been popular with moms."
"It's scary. I feel like I remember everything. But there's you... my daughter... things that don't fit... and I think I'm seeing things."
"No. Dedications are always to my wife and my daughter. It's only fair."
Cheryl: "You've been with me for so long..."
Harry: "I always will be."
"I'm not even a ghost..."
"Sweetie, don't film this... you know this has nothing to do with you, right? Even though Mom and Dad don't love each other anymore, we both love you... and we always will."
Harry carries a photo of Cheryl in his wallet.
Harry, being a mental manifestation that believes he is real, is very similar to Maria from Silent Hill 2. Both are based on real people and share their memories, but their personalities and actions are altered to fit the desires of their creator (Cheryl's grief and delusion; James's sexual frustration). Additionally, both die in most endings, but there is an ending where they live on. The main difference is that Harry is strictly a mental manifestation, while Maria can interact with the physical world.
John may say to Michelle, "You don't love me, you love the John in your head!" This foreshadows Harry's role in relation to Cheryl.
Shattered Memories appears to be a continuation of the Bad ending of Silent Hill where it is revealed that Harry died from his car crash, and his experiences in the game were a dream.
He states he has photographic memory.
He tells Lisa that he once wrote a romance series called Longing for the Moon, possibly a reference to the popularity of the Twilight series (New Moon), or just female-oriented romance novels in general. This is in contrast to the original game where he was a non-fiction writer. Harry's agent claims that he has great insight into the female imagination, which could be a reference to the Harry in Shattered Memories being part of Cheryl's imagination.
Harry states in the Golden Leaf Warehouse that he used to drive forklifts when he was a kid.
Concept art.
A close up of Harry's character model.
Default Harry.
"Love Lost "Harry.
"Sleaze and Sirens" Harry.
"Wicked and Weak" Harry.
A portrait of Harry.
Harry with Cheryl.
"Adam" memento.
Paintings seen in Midwich High's art room.
Harry and Cybil.
Harry using his phone.
Harry's wallet and ID.
Harry washes his face with his glasses on.
Lisa and Harry.
Harry stroking Tookie.
Harry meets Michelle in Annie's Bar.
Harry unconscious on the shore of Toluca Lake.
An armed Harry wearing a Hawaiian shirt.
Harry being hugged by Cheryl.
"I always will be with you."
Harry freezing in front of Cheryl.
Harry, frozen, after speaking to Cheryl.
Harry Mason - Cheryl Mason - Dahlia Mason - Dr. Kaufmann - Cybil Bennett - Michelle Valdez
Bar Maid - The Stewarts - Mr. Gordon - Lisa Garland - John - James Sunderland - Mira - Greys
Raw Shock - Larval Stalker
Alchemilla Hospital - Alice Darling Memorial Playground - Annie's Bar - The Balkan - Caldecotte Woods - Cat House - Cine-Real - Clear Picture - Diner 52 - Dixon Bridge Control Tower - Dog House - Golden Leaf Warehouse - Good Ol' Days - Green Lion Pawn Shop - Labyrinth - Lakeside Amusement Park - Levin Street - Lighthouse Clinic - Midwich High School - Nightingale Apartments - Orion Hunting Lodge - The Orpheus - Resort Area - Sewers - Simmons Street - Theresa's - Toluca Lake - Toluca Mall - Wonderland Burger
Echo Photos - Flare - Flashlight - Harry's Phone - Real World - Ice World - Memento - Phone Numbers - Psych Profile - Tookie the Toucan - Manifestation - UFO Ending - Sexuality
Keys - Puzzles - Secrets and Unlockables - Soundtrack
Ashley Baker - Derek Copeland - Graham Reynolds - Howard Blackwood - Jack Merrick - Katie Collins - Matthew Collins - Protagonist - Lorelai Reynolds - Shannon - Trent Baker
Alex Shepherd - Cybil Bennett - Emma - Harry Mason - Heather Mason - James Sunderland - Jason - Joshua Shepherd - Lisa Garland - Mary Shepherd-Sunderland - Mira - Murphy Pendleton - Travis Grady - Walter Sullivan
Air Screamer - Blood Baby - Blood Guardian - Blood Mama - Bogeyman - Bubble Head Nurse - Butcher - Double Head - Earth Guardian - Fire Guardian - Flesh Lip - Ghost - Grey Child - Insane Cancer - Light Guardian - Needler - Mother - Pyramid Head - Raw Shock - Tremer - Schism - Steel Guardian - Swarm - Valtiel - Water Guardian - Wood Guardian - Wood Sapling
A. Y. Guitar - Assault Rifle - Baseball Bat - Bare Hands - Beam Saber - Bogeyman's Hammer - Chainsaw - Circular Saw - Crossbow - Crowbar - Dagger of Melchior - Earth Sword - Fire Axe - Fire Sword - Flamethrower - Great Cleaver - Great Knife - Great Spear - Grenade - Guitar - Handgun - Hyper Spray - Katana - Knife - Maul - Meat Cleaver - Laser Gun - Pickaxe - Pillow - Pipe - Princess Heart - Robbie Doll - Rock Drill - Shovel - Shotgun - Steel Sword - Stun Gun - Sword of Obedience - Submachine Gun - Television - Torch - TV Remote - Water Sword - Wine Bottle - Wood Sword - Wood Plank
Howard's Shop - Library - Forsaken Room - Otherworld
Monster - Flashlight - Accessories - Artifacts - Karma Meter - Book of Memories - Welcome Sign
Memos - Broadcasts - Michelle's Diary
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State budget won't include provisions on immigration
By Joshua Miller and Matt Stout Globe Staff and Globe Correspondent,July 18, 2018, 10:33 a.m.
Legislative leaders in Mass. agreed to a $41.9 billion budget proposal — nearly three weeks into the current fiscal year. Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff
Rejecting the loud pleas of immigration advocates and liberal lawmakers, the Massachusetts Legislature enacted a $42 billion state budget on Wednesday after dropping provisions designed to protect undocumented immigrants from the ongoing federal crackdown.
The Democratic-controlled House and Senate sent the compromise bill to Governor Charlie Baker hours after legislative leaders made the 331-page spending and policy proposal public. The speed of the vote, which required lawmakers to suspend their own rules, represented a stunning lack of public deliberation even in a State House known for its opacity.
The budget would plow new money into mental health services, health care for the poor, K-12 education, and it would subject the beleaguered State Police to new scrutiny. It would not impose any new or additional taxes or fees, but the plan is premised on the state raking in about $60 million in recreational pot taxes and almost $100 million from gaming revenues in the fiscal year that runs through next June.
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Most notably, the compromise jettisoned several immigration policies that the more liberal Senate put in its budget, yet had received a cool response from House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo.
DeLeo, who has said the House has lacked consensus on the issue, said Wednesday that he believes the state's current laws won't endanger immigrants.
"I think we will have those protections. I do not see any danger to folks here in Massachusetts," he told reporters.
But keeping the immigration provisions out of the budget drew condemnation from the ACLU of Massachusetts and progressive politicians.
"It's a shameful day for the Commonwealth," said Senator James B. Eldridge, the Senate's top advocate for those policies. "I think we're going to look back at this time, and as elected officials, realize that we could have taken action and we didn't, even in liberal Massachusetts."
Carol Rose, the executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts, said the decision "enshrines the politics of fear and silences the politics of hope and compassion."
The provisions stripped from the budget proposal would have:
■ Stopped county sheriffs from entering into agreements with federal authorities to perform certain federal immigration enforcement functions;
■ Prohibited police from asking anyone about their immigration status unless doing so was required by federal or state law;
■ Ensured that undocumented immigrants who were arrested are informed of their right to have a lawyer present for questioning by federal immigration agents, and are provided a copy of any detainer request;
■ Forbidden state resources from going toward the creation of a religious registry.
Representative James J. Lyons Jr., an Andover Republican, cheered the decision to cut the sections from the budget, which came out 17 days after the new fiscal year began.
"We had to wait 17 days for the Senate to recognize that we should keep front and center the protection of our citizens, but I'm very happy to see that," Lyons said, referring to the immigration provisions.
The Legislature's final budget proposal, the result of seven months of hearings, debate, lobbying, and behind-closed-doors negotiation, reflected fiscal and legal developments this year.
The Massachusetts State Police have been battered by a series of scandals, including the arrest of three troopers — and a guilty plea from a fourth — in a burgeoning overtime fraud case involving the now-defunct troop that patrolled the Massachusetts Turnpike. The budget includes language, originally passed by the House, that would create a "special audit unit" within the State Police that would operate independently of the department and under the supervision of the state inspector general's office. It would also create a special commission to review the hiring and promotion policies and practices of the department.
In recent weeks, the state has seen a huge windfall of tax revenue and, as a result, Senate and House leaders increased how much money they expect to flow into state coffers in the new fiscal year — and how much they plan to spend.
That helped iron out differences between favored spending areas of each chamber. For example, the House proposed spending $12.8 million for a program that subsidizes summer jobs for at-risk youth, while the Senate proposed $10.3 million. The compromise: $12.8 million.
The Senate proposed spending $15 million for state-backed family resource centers. The House proposed $7.8 million. The compromise? You guessed it: $15 million.
"The decision to increase tax revenue available for the budget," the business-backed Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation said, "allowed the conferees to opt for the higher spending figure in almost all instances where there was a discrepancy" between the chambers.
Other changes to state law were also marbled throughout the lengthy bill. The spending plan includes a provision that loosens the rules intended to curb "double-dipping" by increasing the hours that government retirees who are collecting a public pension are allowed to work at another public job, from 960 to 1,200 a year. That's equivalent to a 23-hour work week.
Senator Karen E. Spilka, the chamber's budget chief, trumpeted parts of the budget that she said "provide tools for low-income families to climb the economic ladder."
One example she gave in an interview was increasing the state's Earned Income Tax Credit, which is expected to benefit more than 400,000 poor working people in the state.
The Ashland Democrat, who is slated to be sworn in as Senate president next week, also heralded new funding for regional transit authorities, expected to boost local bus service in places like Springfield and Worcester.
After the budget reaches his desk, Baker will have 10 days to take action on the bill. Following tradition, the Republican is likely to sign the spending plan into law while vetoing specific sections. But the Democratic-controlled Legislature will only have limited time to override those vetoes because the formal legislative session ends on July 31.
On Wednesday, Baker told reporters his team had not yet had time to review the proposal.
The fact that the final budget did not include the immigration provisions marked something of a loss for the two top negotiators of the package: Spilka, whose chamber had backed the measures; and Representative Jeffrey Sánchez, the top budget official in the House who personally backed such immigration efforts.
Sánchez, who faces a Democratic primary opponent who has pressed him on immigration issues, said, that there wasn't "consensus" on the provisions.
Asked whether his primary race affected the negotiations, which stretched several weeks past the deadline, Sánchez said no. "I bust my back every single day to make sure that I follow my heart and I do the right things by my community," he said. "Nobody said this was going to be easy, but who the hell cares about a politician complaining?"
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Edward Charles Smart (23 August 1946 – 6 February 2000) was a Welsh cyclist and coach from Cardiff, Wales. He represented Wales at the 1966 Commonwealth Games in Kingston, Jamaica (formally the Empire Games), in the scratch race, kilo, sprint, pursuit and road race.

He ran a garage on Maindy Road, opposite the cycle track. Smart coached young riders and was the Welsh Cycling Union's track co-ordinator and member of the Maindy track league committee

Steve Jones and Eddie Smart were helpers at the Junior Tour of Wales. They died in a car accident on the M4 in Berkshire. John Richards, the race's organizer a shield to them for the best Welsh rider. It is awarded annually at the Junior Tour of Wales.
 The Eddie Smart Memorial Fund was set up to refurbish the track.

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The Los Gatos Rowing Club
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The Los Gatos Rowing Club was started in 1978 to provide access for young people in the Santa Clara Valley for what was then mostly an eastern sport. In the past twenty years, over 2000 children from fifteen different schools have participated in the program. Many participants have gone to colleges and universities to row competitively.
Rowing is a great sport. It demands mental and physical fitness and the ability to work together as a team.
In 1994, the boathouse was destroyed by an arsonist. Without missing a season, a highly motivated group of parents and coaches built a temporary boathouse of storage containers while they acquired loans, grants and donations. Within two years, the land, building and boats had been acquired and were ready for use.
Many of the parents and other interested adults joined the club during the rebuilding period, swelling the adult membership from 17 to over 175 in 18 months. These adults form a nucleus of support for the club, donating their time and efforts to keep the club running. Additionally, many have taken up the sport of rowing.
We started a program called "U-Row-Girl" in 1997. The objective was twofold. First, to introduce girls to rowing who could otherwise not afford it. Secondly, to expose girls from various economic and ethnic backgrounds to a team experience. It involved girls from Saint Andrew's School in Saratoga and Luther Burbank Middle School in San Jose. The program was run by two of our adult members, and coached by teenagers in the regular rowing program. It was a great success.
We held a second program in 1999 for a group from Luther Burbank school. Channel 11 came out and did a short segment on it. Again, it was very successful.
The year 2001 saw the beginning of a relationship with The Foundry School. This is an alternative school for kids at risk with police records, or who have been truant from school. The school holds a special program in the summer for students who want a physical and environmental challenge. The kids who become part of this group have to apply to the program and sign a contract to join. They spend two to three full days with the rowing club and receive comprehensive rowing instructions. At the end of each day there is a "processing session" with our club members (both juniors and masters) to express what rowing meant to them and what they learned about themselves through the activity. The relationship with The Foundry School has been valuable for us. We repeated the program with The Foundry School in 2002.
The Los Gatos Rowing Club is a California non-profit (501c3) corporation. With the exception of coaches and program director whom we pay, volunteers do the work.
If you go to our Web site http://www.lgrc.org you can get more information on the club and it members. We currently have 125 children in our junior program and over 90 adults in our masters program. Over half of the members are women. We offer both recreational rowing and competitive rowing. Our hard-core competitive rowers compete on the national level. We are members of US Rowing and are guided by their bylaws and policies. Most rowers practice on Wednesday and Friday from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. We also have practices on Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 12 noon. We practice every day except Thursday.
The rowing club owns an impressive fleet of boats: ten Kaschper/8+, two Vespoli/8+, seven Kaschper/4+, two Kaschper/quads, two Kaschper/doubles, four Maas/singles and two Owens/singles. The 8+ and the 4+ are sweep shells with each rower using one oar. The quads and doubles are sculling shells that require the rower to use two oars. The Kaschper 8+ usually costs around $25,000. The Vespoli 8+ costs more than $30,000. As you can see, we have a lot invested in capital equipment, including the boathouse, launches, training equipment (ergs/weights), dock and maintenance.
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Go to www.sydneyautismscience.com to find out more about who's doing research, what opportunities there are to take part and how to get involved.
The document below is a summary of a research paper requested by Mark Coure MP for Oatley. It gives an overview autism within the NSW/Australian context in 2012.
And they say that both studies provide "compelling evidence that a major rise in incidence rates of autism, recorded in general practice, occurred in the decade of the 1990s but reached a plateau shortly after 2000 and has remained steady through 2010."
Given the apparent sudden halt in the rise in rates from early 2000 onwards -- at least in the UK -- the "actual cause of the dramatic rise in the 1990s remains a mystery," they write, emphasizing that the suggestion that it might be linked to the MMR vaccine has been conclusively ruled out.
Autism CRC involves a consortium of partners working together to conduct research on Diagnosis, Education and Adulthood. Go to http://www.autismcrc.com.au/research-programs to find out more.


Everything you need to know about the miracle condiment in your fridge.
Apple Cider Vinegar is so hot right now.
No, really. The vinegar once relegated to niche health food stores is now cropping up everywhere from beauty supply chains to the annals of Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop. And with good reason.
ACV — as super fans call it — is the Swiss army knife of condiments. Want to jazz up a low-cal salad? It can do that. Need to clean your coffee maker? ACV has got you covered. And that's just the beginning.
Made from fermented apples, this sunset-colored vinegar is being touted on the internet as everything from a weight loss supplement to a miracle skin product. Of course, some of these claims are not without their caveats. That's where we come in.
We combed through the studies, research, consumer reports, and first person accounts to decipher just what a bottle of ACV can really do. Below, you'll find all you need to know about the supposed miracle product.
As with any dietary supplement, it's best to check with your physician before starting any new regimen. That said, ACV is getting a lot of attention from the weight-loss community, due to a few scientific studies. One small study published in 2009 found that those who consumed 1 tablespoon daily lost 2.6 pounds, while those who doubled their intake daily lost 3.7 pounds over a 12-week period. Another study reported that individuals who consumed between 1 and 3 tablespoons with one carb-heavy meal were more likely to cut back on calories (up to 275!) the rest of the day. The idea here is that the acetic acid found in vinegar reduces blood glucose and insulin responses while increasing satiety.
If you're looking to give it shot (and you've been cleared by your doctor) experts suggest drinking one to three tablespoons diluted in a full glass of water throughout the day—preferably right before you eat. However, ACV is not without risks. "[It] may interact with certain supplements or drugs, including diuretics and insulin," explains the Mayo Clinic's Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D. who isn't completely sold on the weight loss hype. "This may contribute to low potassium levels," she warns.
If you're looking for a chemical-free disinfectant to clean your countertops, sinks and various sundries, look no further than ACV. Mix it in a spray bottle with a little baking soda and hot water and you've got yourself a non-toxic all-in-one household spray. Squeeze a little lemon in there for some extra odor control, too.
Vinegar is a known fungus killer, which makes ACV a perfect candidate for dandruff relief. Just blend a quarter cup of ACV with the same amount of water, douse your head, and leave on for about 15 minutes for an all-natural Head and Shoulders effect.
Remember that study on ACV's properties potentially reducing insulin intake? That could be beneficial for those prone to high blood sugar which can lead to certain serious diseases. Other studies suggest the vinegar boosts overall glycemic control, particularly in those individuals with Type 2 Diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance. "ACV won't cure diabetes," writes the University of Chicago's Edwin K McDonald M.D., "but it may moderately lower blood glucose levels." That's not to say it's a replacement for diabetic medications, "but it's a safe enough addition to a diabetes treatment plan (as long as you don't have kidney disease)."
This miracle liquid can be a lifesaver when it comes to healing bruises, fighting foot fungus, and even treating bug bites. But it doesn't end there. Use it as a facial toner or drop 8 ounces into a warm bath to give your skin an all-over glow and prevent outbreaks. "It's a potent antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral substance capable of keeping bacteria at bay and pimples from forming," dermatologic surgeon Dendy Engelman, M.D. tells Women's Health. "It contains alpha hydroxy acids that chemically exfoliate to remove dead skin buildup and reveal healthy new skin cells." We're all for that, but be warned: Those with sensitive skin should dilute and test on a less sensitive area (like the forearm) before going all in. Also, some folks aren't huge fans of the smell.
It's Been Linked to the Prevention of Certain Cancers: Everyday there's a new study suggesting one food item or another fights cancer, and another study disputing those results. But so far, experts are fairly optimistic about the cancer-fighting properties in ACV. While multiple studies on rats observed vinegar's to help kill cancer cells and shrink tumors, one study on human beings found its potential to fight esophageal cancer. It isn't all good news, however. Another study linked vinegar, along with certain types of meat, as a risk factor for bladder cancer. Obviously, we're just getting started on learning what ACV can and can't do when it comes to fighting the deadliest of diseases, but as Dr. MacDonald notes, there's no definitive proof that vinegar CURES cancer.
Better than plain water or chemically-treated products, ACV with lemon and water makes for an all-natural fruit and veggie wash that protects against pesticides and food-borne illnesses like e-coli.
We already mentioned running ACV through your coffee maker cleans the built-up debris for a fresher cup of java. But you can also use it in your dishwasher and washing machine to clean the machines of any mildew or food build up. Just fill the dispenser, run those puppies, and you're clothes and dishes will be squeaky-clean the next time you wash them.
The acetic acid in ACV kills bacteria your mouth and throat when you mix it with warm water and gargle. According Dr. Oz, it even breaks up mucus caused by seasonal allergies. Might be time to stash a bottle of ACV in the medicine cabinet and kitchen.


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Your December British Newspapers Round-up
Our fascinating collection of historical British newspapers continues to grow each month and since our last round-up, we've added over 3.4 million fully searchable new articles. These include 8 brand new titles as well as the addition of more articles to 47 existing ones.
Brand new to the line-up are a range local and regional titles from all over the United Kingdom including three Scottish publications – two from Aberdeen and one from Glasgow.
Explore British newspapers now
On top of the new publications, there have been generous updates to titles already in the archive, increasing their year coverage. These include over a million new articles added to Sheffield Independent and over 240,000 to both London Daily News and Manchester Evening News.
See below for a list of the 8 newest titles in the collection and the years they cover as of 14 December 2015:
Aberdeen Free Press– 1855, 1869
Aberdeen Herald and General Advertiser – 1844, 1846 - 1852
Glasgow Constitutional - 1853, 1855
Illustrated Berwick Journal - 1855 - 1871
Kentish Mercury - 1839
Stockport Advertiser and Guardian - 1842
The People - 1939, 1940
West Somerset Free Press - 1870 - 1871
Is your family's city, town or village featured in the British Newspaper Collection? We update it all the time so check back regularly as more and more discoveries are just waiting to be made.
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Q: git-instaweb and git-clone I setup a git webserver on my local machine using git-instaweb.
Now I want to be able to clone from that repos, but when I tried
git clone http://localhost:1234 it gives me an error:
fatal: http://localhost:1234/info/refs not found: did you run git update-server-info on the server?

git update-server-info didn't help. Anybody has a solution to this?
Thank you in advance.

A: Git instaweb is designed for browsing the repository in a web browser, rather than something you can clone from. Try going to http://localhost:1234 in your web browser to see.
If you want to clone from something, you may be looking for git-daemon instead.

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The conference call reveals that both clinics (with slight variations and timing changes) have come up with virtually the same protocol so Mr. W and I are left to make a decision. All protocols considered equal, staying in town and avoiding additional travel expenses seems most logical. However, Mr. W is still waiving his wallet around on a soap box as a matter of principle. Think how much better and more comfortable you felt at Top Doc's clinic, he says. He's right. But think how much stress the additional travel could add, I respond. (I'm right, he admits.) I remind him this is not about political agendas and we need to do what's best for the big picture. We agree to do one more cycle in town. I phone RE's nurse back. I can't believe I'm having another mock transfer.


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Judith Balcazar (n. 1954) és un emprenedora i una de les 100 Women BBC. El 2018 vivia entre Londres i Eivissa.

Després de sotmetre's a una operació per extirpar un tros de bufeta va començar a patir incontinència urinària. Va decidir que calia fer peces de roba interior per dones amb aquest problema, ja que només va trobar pantalons de plàstic i productes amb un impacte negatiu al medi ambient i que li feia vergonya utilitzar. Va comentar la idea de negoci amb Anne Davidson, mestra jubilada d'escola primària i amiga. van crear l'empresa Giggle Knickers per fabricar roba interior femenina que absorbís el líquid sense afectar negativament el medi ambient. Per iniciar l'empresa van aconseguir un crèdit del govern de 32.000 dòlars i van fabricar-los a la Xina.

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"Dirt! The Movie," a documentary that provides an inside look at Earth's most valuable resource, will have its Ventura County debut on Saturday, June 26 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Ojai Theatre (145 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai). Hosting the screening is the Ojai Valley Green Coalition. Oxnard-based Agromin, a manufacturer of earth-friendly soil products made from recycled organic material, is the evening's sponsor.
"The movie is a fascinating look at the history of soil and its impact on human civilization. It gives an account of mankind's missteps throughout the centuries that have led to the destruction of much of this critical element that is necessary to sustain life. It also offers hope and shows how all of us can do our part to preserve and enrich the soil for future generations," says Bill Camarillo, Agromin CEO. The company recycles more than 365,000 tons of green materials each year in Ventura, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and Orange counties and composts the materials into organic soil products used by farmers, landscapers and consumers.
"Dirt! The Movie," narrated by Jamie Lee Curtis, was inspired by William Bryant Logan's acclaimed book Dirt: The Ecstatic Skin of the Earth and was shown at last year's Sundance Film Festival. Guest speaker for the June 26 screening is Andy Lipkis, founder of TreePeople and featured in the film.
Ojai Valley Green Coalition executive director. "Plants are a side benefit that will happen if there is good soil."


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Albuquerque: Arizona vs. Indiana Basketball Game-Watch Party
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1 to 3:30 p.m., Dec. 10, 2022
Craft Republic, 4301 The Lane at 25 Northeast, Albuquerque, NM 87109
The 14th-ranked Arizona Wildcats play Indiana in Las Vegas on Dec. 10. Join your ZiaCats at Craft Republic at the intersection of Jefferson and The Lane on the west side of I-25.
Though the Cats lost three players to the NBA, they have reloaded and are thrilling to watch. The game is at 1 p.m.
3:30 p.m., Jan. 28, 2023
Albuquerque: ZiaCats Arizona vs. Washington Men's Basketball Game-Watch Party
Join the ZiaCats at the Craft Republic to cheer on the Wildcats.
New York City: MetroCats Arizona vs. Washington Men's Basketball Game-Watch Party
Cheer on the Cats with the New York City MetroCats.
noon to 2 p.m., Feb. 3, 2023
Alumni of the Year Awards Luncheon and Ceremony
The 2022-23 University of Arizona Alumni of the Year will be recognized for their achievements, public service, advocacy for education, volunteerism and service to students, the colleges and the university.


Looking for a new car at an affordable price? Don't miss this great Acura!
Without a doubt, this is a technologically advanced vehicle for the sport-inclined driving enthusiast! Acura prioritized comfort and style by including: leather upholstery, rain sensing wipers, and the power moon roof opens up the cabin to the natural environment.


What is the lens you are holding as I got curious what it could be? Oh, now I hear it, you speak so softly; Zeiss Jena Tessar, but what focal length and max aperture?
But seriously i agree with you. I love more my jupiter 8 and jupiter 37a 135mm than my fuji lenses. I enjoy more to use iy in my personal work. As always nice content!
I have a beck 135mm 2.5 and the aperture is broken on it but it is one of my favorite lenses to shoot with!
Hey, not picking but agreeing with you!!!
Vintage Leica LTM lens and some GDR and Eng made can give fabulous results on m4/3 Cameras!!! The hard thing is that some lens are or a high end price range, the cheeped Leica lens that Iv got my hand on has come to $400 as it needs repairs and a UVA filter cap, the highest that Iv ever seen sold at €6000 in the EU on eBay. Vintage glass is far more well made then China or Japan glass.
Love to see that you are just in highs for vintage cameras and lens then I am.
The best way to put this is not that there picking "But they really don't know what there missing". We do and really enjoy using them.
All the very best and thanks again for vintage glass review.


Secure your home field advantage at The Stretch! Private parties with 30-60 guests can reserve half of the bar, which includes a designated bartender and the use of two large flat-screen televisions. Groups of 35 or more can also utilize half of the awning-covered patio, which features misters for warmer months and heaters for the cooler times of the year. Whether hosting a corporate event or social function, The Stretch's convenient location and ample parking makes it the ideal spot for your next party.


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import java.util.ArrayList;
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import android.app.Activity;
import android.os.Bundle;
import android.support.v4.view.PagerAdapter;
import android.support.v4.view.ViewPager;
import android.view.LayoutInflater;
import android.view.View;
import android.view.ViewGroup;

public class MainActivity extends Activity {
	ViewPager pager;
	List<View> views;

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		pager = (ViewPager)findViewById(R.id.view_pager);
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We all have a reason to walk. Share your story with us, and let us know why you walk in an Out of the Darkness Campus Walk.
Click HERE to share, or let us know on social media with #outofthedarkness and #whyiwalk
"I have lost classmates and multiple other community members to suicide, as well as battled with my own bouts of depression, suicidal actions, and attempts. I believe that if everyone worked together and supported each other to the best of their abilities, suicide rates would rapidly decline. Suicide is stoppable. We all have the power to be that wall of help between someone and their darkness." - High School Student, GA
"We need to be the voice and inspiration to those who contemplate suicide- to let them know that people love them, suicide is not the only way, and that things will improve. I want to encourage people to talk about suicide and all of the pain that the survivors are left with, in hopes to get a conversation going and end the stigma." - Undergrad, KY
"We can lead by example, show others that there is hope. We can be the voice by first listening and being the shoulder to cry on and then sharing resources and telling someone that you or a loved one needs help. There is no shame in asking for help." - Alumni, MO
If you are in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.
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Shop Small: Tivol
You can find the personality and culture of Overland Park in the many small businesses around town. We talked with the owners and managers behind some of these small shops about their journey and story in bringing their businesses to life and what makes them a shopping destination this holiday season.
The Tivol brand dates back to 1910. For 110 years, the family owned jeweler has paired fine jewelry with excellent customer service, becoming the go-to for an extraordinary shopping experience.
It began with Charles Tivol's jewelry repair store in downtown Kansas City. He and his son Herald moved to the Country Club Plaza in 1948, followed by a second shop in Overland Park in 1994. They wanted to bring fine jewelry to Johnson county and were one of the first tenants in Hawthorne Plaza.
We sat down with Tivol Store Manager, Annie Powell to learn more about the small business's story and personality.
Q: What is Tivol known for?
A: We carry designers that you can't get anywhere else in town and have superior quality pieces and customer service. We love to create relationships with our clients so that it is a really enjoyable experience for them. We brought Roberto Coin to the area and were some of the first to start selling jewelry by designer.
Q: Have you sold to any celebrities?
A: We like to keep the privacy of our regular clients, but we did sell to Sharyl Crow once when she was in town. Nobody recognized her until she checked out and noticed the name on the card! The company also famously sold to Harry Truman and his wife Bess in the 40's.
Q: What changes have you had to make due to Covid-19 this year?
A: We closed the store for 8 weeks and were keeping up with our clients, texting them making sure they were doing okay. We were still able to ship things to them and then re-opened the store with new safety measures in place in May.
The Perfect Gift Item: David Yurman Sterling Silver Bracelet
More Ways To Shop Small In OP
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Q: Choosing between Ajax, Flex and Silverlight Ajax, Flex and Silverlight are a few ways to make more interactive web applications.  What kinds of factors would you consider when deciding which to use for a new web application?
Does any one of them offer better cross-platform compatibility, performance, developer tools or community support?

A: The choice should in my opinion be mostly based on the nature of the application you'll be building (for example, if you need to manipulate vector graphics, Ajax is pretty much out), but here are some general guidelines:
Ubiquity

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*Ajax -- Supported by all modern browsers across platforms

*Flex -- Runtime (Flash Player) has very wide installed base for Windows, Mac OS, Linux. Linux version was a bit buggy the last time I checked, though

*Silverlight -- Runtime has quite low installed base (and no Linux support) at the moment

Choice of programming language
(Unordeded because of subjectivity, but note that Silverlight offers the most choice. Also note that the existing language experience of developers in your team should be taken into account.)

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*Silverlight: Any .NET language (C#, Visual Basic, IronPython(?), IronRuby(?)) (and XAML for UI definition)

*Ajax: JavaScript (and XHTML for UI definition)

*Flex: ActionScript 3 (and MXML for UI definition)

API Stability and compatibility

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*Flex -- Runtime is the same across platforms and browsers, more mature and stable at the moment than Silverlight

*Silverlight -- Runtime is the same across platforms and browsers, less mature than Flex/Flash, v2.0 is still in beta

*Ajax -- Compatibility problems across browsers (may be mitigated via Ajax libraries, though)

Web/Browser Integration

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*Ajax -- Content is native inside browser, based on standards: searchable by browser and search engine crawlers, subject to any standard UI practices the browser and operating system have established

*Flex and Silverlight -- Content not native to browser (i.e. runs in its own little "sandbox/rectangle"): not necessarily subject to established UI practices for the given platform

Developer Tools

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*Ajax -- Your favorite code editor, browser and debugging toolkit for the browser

*Flex -- Flex SDK is available for Windows, Mac OS and Linux for free and can be used with your favorite code editor. A Command-line debugger is included, but the Adobe-provided profiler is only available in the commercial Flex Builder IDE

*Silverlight -- AFAIK, The SDK is available for Windows for free and can be used with your favorite .NET development tools

A: The web runtimes like Flex and Silverlight all offer enticing things, but come with two big costs:

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*They run only within a rectangle on the page, and don't interact with normal web widgets

*They are only available to people who have that plug-in installed

Even the nearly-ubiquitous Flash isn't installed on every web browser, so by choosing to use a plug-in runtime you're excluding part of your audience.
In contrast, JavaScript (or Ajax) is available on pretty much every browser, and interacts better with normal web pages, but is a more primitive and restricting language. Using it for complex animations can be tricky, and you'll need to test your applications in more versions on more platforms to make sure it works.
Cross-platform compatibility isn't the issue it used to be, so the issue is this: Will you gain more in the features of a plug-in library than you'll lose in the audience you exclude?
My own answer has so far always been JavaScript/Ajax, but I'd re-evaluate that in any new project.

A: Here's a quick rundown of each area (with lots of helpful links):
Cross-platform compatibility
Ajax works in any modern browser that can run JavaScript. Flex requires Flash or anything else that can handle SWFs but, once that's installed, it's a total freeride as far as compatibility. Silverlight is tricky and misunderstood so carefully consider your userbase before going with this MS foray into the rich web applications arms race. Also keep in mind that Silverlight is still in Beta, so it may become more widely used and installed in the future as it is developed.
Performance
I'm fearful of making too many statements about performance because it really depends on how much you are willing to optimize and the exact nature of your application. Also, some technology stacks are just never going to be very fast. Some people out there have been making comparisons, but again, it depends on a great many factors (even the version of the browser from which you are testing!). It's probably best to choose based on other factors and optimize once you've started to develop.
Developer tools
There are the "golden standard" dev tools for each of the three:

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*Ajax has basically unlimited options, depending on the rest of your technology and architecture choices. The big questions you're actually faced with are which libraries to rely upon, and Google has voiced a pretty well adopted answer with things like Web Toolkit. When you get right down to it, it's just XML and JavaScript, right?

*Flex is from Adobe and, just like with Flash development, you'd better stick with their homegrown tools because--well--they're making the standards as they go along.

*Microsoft has positioned Microsoft Expression Blend versions 2.0 and 2.5 for designing the UI of Silverlight 1.0 and 2 applications respectively. Visual Studio 2008 can be used to develop and debug Silverlight applications (from Wikipedia).
Community support
There is both official and unofficial community, corporate, and open-source support for all three options. Whichever you are already integrated with and which makes you feel most at home are very individual things, but I'll offer this advice: stick with what you know. If you are a MS developer and have MSDN as your homepage, you are probably going to think the Silverlight documentation and forums are really helpful. Flex has a very similar story; the forums are pretty good and if you're a Flash person already, you're going to be right at home with their documentation and user community.
On the other hand, Ajax is basically all over the place because you can implement so many different ways and use so many widely-varied libraries. Each library can have it's own forums to visit and mailing lists to lurk within for answers.
Once again, all three have corporate giants trying to foster their communities and to get the best support possible to the developers that will give them greater market share in the future.

A: What is your audience: public web site or an intranet business app?  Adoption rates are not relevant if you have a controlled audience who will install what is needed to run your app. However, if you need the largest possible audience to make your web startup a success then it may be critical.
What is your goal? Building something for the lowest cost? Learning new technology?
Can you leverage your existing skills?  If you already know .NET then Silverlight gets a boost.  Learning Flex may be interesting and useful, but is it more useful to you than more experience with .NET technologies?  Remember to consider the opportunity cost of learning something totally new.
I don't see a clear technology winner at this point, and likely there won't be one for a long time, so the choice will come down to fairly subjective factors.

A: Other than what's already been mentioned here, another huge thing to consider is what your UI is going to be.
If you're going to be using a lot of advanced UI controls like trees, lists, tab controls, etc then consider the following:

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*JavaScript/HTML - No native support for anything beyond things basic drop down boxes, buttons, and text fields.  If you want something like a tree control or tab control then you'll have to roll your own or find a third party library.

*Adobe ActionScript - Native support for a wide array of advanced UI controls

*Silverlight - 1.0 had very limited UI controls, but 2.0 will be adding many more and I'm sure we'll continue to see controls added in future releases.


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What Are Surfactants in Soap? Synthetic vs. Natural Surfactants
Soap is something we use every day, but how exactly does it work to clean?
The key to an effective clean lies in key ingredients: surfactants (aka surface-active agents). Surfactants in soap help reduce water's surface tension and allow dirt and oil to easily wash away.
We'll dive into the soapy mechanics of surfactants, the four main types of surfactants, and the major synthetic surface active agents you'll find in soap. Plus, we'll look into natural or naturally-derived surfactants too.
What exactly is a surfactant?
The definition of true soap
A closer look at 4 types of surfactants in soap
The four types of surfactants and examples of each
What cleaning products or personal care products are surfactants used in?
How do surfactants in soap work?
Are soaps surfactants?
What are some natural surfactants for soap?
Is coconut oil a surfactant?
Is liquid Castile soap a surfactant?
What is the difference between surfactants and detergents?
In a nutshell, a surfactant is any substance that reduces surface tension of water (makes it "wetter").
If you sprinkle a few drops of water onto a plate, the water droplets form beads.
But, if you add soapy water, you'll notice that the water spreads more evenly across the surface of the plate. That's the beauty of surfactant molecules!
According to Britannica, "a surfactant, also called surface-active agent, [is a] substance such as a detergent that, when added to a liquid, reduces its surface tension, thereby increasing its spreading and wetting properties."¹
Besides reducing surface tension, surfactants also act as emulsifiers, or foaming/lathering agents, and dispersants. They can also work to penetrate surfaces for a deeper clean.
Now before we dive further into surfactants, we should also define the term "soap" which many people use interchangeably with "detergent." These two terms have key differences.
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) defines real soap as a product that is made mainly of "alkali salts of fatty acids."
We won't delve into the science of soap making here, simply put, true soap is made by combining a strong alkaline (typically sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide lye) with oils and fats.
Most of the products you'll find on store shelves (liquid handwash and laundry detergents, for example) are actually synthetic detergents. Most synthetic detergents today derive from petroleum-based products. Occasionally, they also come from oils and fats.
You might have heard of the term "syndet" soap. This stands for synthetic detergent. Sometimes you'll see products labelled as beauty bars or moisturizing bars, which are not true soaps by definition.
The reason we had to differentiate between syndets and true soap is because surfactants are key ingredients added to detergents. With true soap, soap is a surfactant—in and of itself. Confused? Keep reading!
We can group surfactants into four categories based on their ionic (or nonionic nature), as well as their electrical charge.²
1) Anionic surfactants: The primary group of surfactants which provide strong cleaning qualities and also include soap and other syndets. Anionic detergents do the "heavy lifting" so to speak, when cleaning. An anionic-active molecule has a long carbon chain which attaches to a sulfo group (―SO3), giving it a negative charge. Some examples of anionic surfactants include:
Linear alkylate sulfonate(one of the most commonly used)
Alkane sulfonate
Alkyl ethoxylate sulfate
Alkyl glyceryl sulfonate
Alkyl sulfate
Alpha olefin sulfonate
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)
Sodium laureth sulfate (SLES)
2) Nonionic surfactants: These surfactants have a neutral charge and are great at cutting through grease (oily particles). These wetting agents are often used in the final rinse in dishwasher liquids for a more thorough rinse. Examples of nonionic compounds are the group of ethoxylated alcohols.
3) Cationic surfactants: These have a positive charge. Cationic compounds boost disinfecting and deodorizing properties in household products. An example is alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride, which belongs to the group of quaternary ammonium compounds. Manufacturers add these to bathroom cleaners, or fabric softeners. They don't have the highest cleaning power and are often used together with other surface-active agents.
4) Amphoteric surfactants: Also known as ampholytic surfactants, these may act either as anionic or cationic depending on whether the detergent is more acidic or alkaline. Manufacturers often add these to shampoos and conditioners. They're also found in industrial cleaners. Examples include:
Alkylamidopropylamine N-oxide (APAO)
Alkyldimethylamine N-oxide (AO)
Alkylbetaine (Bt)
Alkylamidopropylbetaine (APB)
Cocoamphoacetate and cocoamphodiacetate
The takeaway: Natural soap is an anionic surfactant. Detergents contain specially formulated combinations of the above surface-active agents to achieve a desired effect.
Almost every household cleaning product or body care product contains some surfactants. Here are just a few examples.
Cleaning products:
Bathroom cleaners and disinfectants
Personal care products:
Commercial hand soap (bar and liquid)
Shower gel and body washes
Let's get into the nitty-gritty science of soap.
You know already that oil and water don't mix. This is a problem as most things we want to wash away are fat molecules, oily soils, or particulate soils.
This is where surfactants come in handy.
As mentioned earlier, surface-active agents reduce the interfacial tension between water and the surface you're trying to clean. This allows oils and water to get cozy, instead of repelling one another. This makes for aqueous solutions that actually clean!³
Soaps and detergents work in a similar manner. They have molecules which contain a hydrophilic component (water-loving), and a hydrophobic part (avoids water, but loves grease).
In this case, the soap molecule has a hydrophilic head and a hydrophobic tail.
When you apply soap to a surface, the molecules form soap micelles or clusters which group around oil and dirt particles. Oil and dirt get trapped in the middle of each cluster. The grease-loving tails latch onto the oil or dirt particle. The water-loving heads all point outwards.
This allows oily molecules to easily wash away!
Soap micelles or clusters form around oil and dirt particles.
This leads us to ask, are natural bars of soap surfactants? Yup. Homemade soap bars are the original man-made surfactant. They mix well in both water and oil.
On a molecular level, fats and oils in soaps are called triglycerides because they contain three fatty acids. These are each attached to an oxygen atom and to glycerol, or glycerin.⁴
Unlike syndet bars, natural soap bars contain glycerin, a skin-nourishing humectant which draws and retains moisture on skin. Glycerin is a natural byproduct of the traditional soap making process.
The difference between soap and detergent is that natural soap does NOT contain added synthetic surfactants. Instead, they work by taking on the properties of the various vegetable oils and/or animal fats used in the soap recipe.
For example, soaps high in coconut oil are very cleansing, and have lots of fluffy lather. Olive oil is very moisturizing on skin, but lower in cleansing and lathering power.
As mentioned above, soap molecules contain a water-loving head and an oil/grease-loving tail. The mechanical rubbing of hands is what actually helps to remove bacteria and viruses from your skin.
So wash like you mean it, getting soap into all nooks and crannies, including under your fingernails! Rub your hands vigorously with soapy water for at least 20 seconds, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). You can sing the birthday song twice, to keep track of the time.
Two of the most common artificial surfactants found in everyday products are sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and sodium laureth sulfate (SLES). Artificial surfactants such as SLS and SLES often get a bad rap for being harsher on the skin. These may leave skin feeling dry or itchy. SLS and SLES derive from petroleum-based products which are not readily biodegradable.
There are other more natural and gentle surfactants that come from natural sources. Two mild surfactants come to mind. They are both made from coconut oil fatty acid and are biodegradable: sodium cocoyl isethionate (SCI) and sodium coco sulfate (SCS). (They look like soap noodles.)
Sodium cocoyl isethionate (SCI): Also known as baby lather (as it's gentle enough for a baby's skin!), SCI is a very mild cleanser that effectively removes oil and dirt but still leaves skin and hair feeling soft. Because it comes from natural origins, it's commonly used in DIY shampoo bars, liquid soap, whipped soap, shaving cream, facial cleansers and more.
Sodium coco sulfate (SCS): Slightly stronger than SCI, but still milder than SLS and SLES, SCS is used as a secondary surfactant. It has great foaming properties.
There are also naturally occurring surfactants in the plant world. Two that spring to mind are the soapwort plant and soapberries from the deciduous soapberry tree (belonging to the genus Sapindus).
Illustration of Saponaria officinalis, the soapwort plant.
Credit: Biodiversity Heritage Library / Flickr
These natural surfactants contain saponins which lather and clean:
Soapwort (Saponaria officinalis): All parts of the soapwort plant contain saponins, but most are concentrated in the roots. You can make your own mild cleanser using dried or fresh soapwort by making a decoction.
Soap nuts (or soapberries): The dried fruits of the soapberry tree serve as a natural soap. The saponins are concentrated in the shells or husks of the nuts (seeds are discarded). To make your own natural soapy cleanser or soap nut shampoo, simply boil soap nuts in water and strain. Let the liquid cool before applying to hair. Avoid getting in eyes as it stings! I use soap nuts instead of laundry detergent as it's free of harsh chemical surfactants.
Technically, pure coconut oil (the stuff you scoop out of a jar for cooking or beauty care) is considered an oil, not a surfactant. Coconut oil is a saturated fat (solid at room temperature) that contains high levels of lauric fatty acid, a type of fat with super cleansing properties.
That's why many people use it to remove makeup and as a base oil for soap making. However, a coconut fatty acid (which essentially is a coconut soap bar) is a surfactant.
Yes, Castile soap is a surfactant. It meets the definition of "surfactant" by reducing surface tension and having both water-loving and oil-loving ends. Castile soap is a natural and biodegradable soap that comes in liquid and solid form. It was once derived from pure olive oil, but now, many formulations also include other plant-based oils such as coconut oil or palm oil.
If you're making your own DIY products, Castile soap may not be a good substitute for a surfactant, depending on your recipe. The result could be a weaker formulation.
A surfactant is any compound which reduces the surface tension of water and enables oil and grease to more easily wash away. A detergent on the other hand, is made of various surfactants plus other chemical compounds to produce a finished product with cleansing properties.
In other words, surfactants are one of the main ingredients in synthetic detergents.
Britannica, Surfactant, https://www.britannica.com/science/surfactant. Accessed April 2022.
American Cleaning Institute, Ingredient Glossary, https://www.cleaninginstitute.org/understanding-products/ingredients/ingredient-glossary. Accessed April 2022.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Q & A: Soap!, https://van.physics.illinois.edu/qa/listing.php?id=465&t=soap!. Accessed April 2022.
Britannica, Soap, https://www.britannica.com/science/soap. Accessed April 2022.
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David G. Forés discovered Edgar Allen Poe when he was young, and became captivated by the American Romantic Movement.
Now he has turned his captivation into an ambitious project - bringing music and vision to Poe's melancholy madness. Forés began illustrating Poe with respect and terror as his tribute to Poe, The Master of Macabre.
This is a must have for any Poe fan - and the soundtrack composed by Teo Grimalt is making my donate finger twitch.
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Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are debilitating chronic inflammatory disorders that develop as a result of a defective immune response toward intestinal bacteria. Intestinal dysbiosis is associated with the onset of IBD and has been reported to persist even in patients in deep remission. We investigated the possibility of a dietary-induced switch to the gut microbiota composition using Winnie mice as a model of spontaneous ulcerative colitis and chow enriched with 1% Bronze tomato. We used the near isogenic tomato line strategy to investigate the effects of a diet enriched in polyphenols administered to mild but established chronic intestinal inflammation. The Bronze-enriched chow administered for two weeks was not able to produce any macroscopic effect on the IBD symptoms, although, at molecular level there was a significant induction of anti-inflammatory genes and intracellular staining of T cells revealed a mild decrease in IL17A and IFNγ production. Analysis of the microbial composition revealed that two weeks of Bronze enriched diet was sufficient to perturb the microbial composition of Winnie and control mice, suggesting that polyphenol-enriched diets may create unfavorable conditions for distinct bacterial species. In conclusion, dietary regimes enriched in polyphenols may efficiently support IBD remission affecting the intestinal dysbiosis.


Three residents in Kelaniya area yesterday filed a Fundamental Right petition in the Supreme Court challenging the government's decision to sing the National Anthem in the Tamil language during the Independence Day celebrations.
The petitioners cited President Maithripala Sirisena and the Attorney General as respondents.
The three petitioners Sanjeewa Perera, Pradeep Asiri Zoysa and Don Premaratne sought a declaration that the National Anthem shall be sung in Sinhala language with Sinhala words in accordance with the Third Schedule of the constitution.
They alleged that the petitioners' fundamental rights guaranteed under Article 12(1) and 12(2) have been violated through the government's decision to sing the National Anthem in Tamil language during the Independence Day celebrations.
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The first day of Alphonso Davies' new life in Europe is in the books.
Davies will officially become a Bayern Munich player on Jan. 1, 2019 after agreeing to an MLS and Canadian record transfer from the Vancouver Whitecaps in July. However, the 18-year-old Canadian international landed in Germany on Tuesday for a month-long training stint ahead of his official move to Bayern.
On Wednesday morning, Davies participated in his first training session with his new club.
The teenager burst onto the scene last year when he became the first player born in the 2000s to score at a major international tournament as he captured the Golden Boot award at the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup. He continued his meteoric rise this season with the Whitecaps, scoring eight goals and adding 11 assists and earning a spot in the 2018 MLS All-Star Game. His exploits with Canada and the Whitecaps drew the attention of Bayern, which agreed to a $13 million (U.S.) base transfer fee for Davies' rights, with performance bonuses potentially increasing the total of the deal to $22 million.
With a budding sense of occasion, Davies scored twice for the Whitecaps in his farewell match in Vancouver on Oct. 28.
The teenager headed to Munich directly from St. Kitts and Nevis, where he helped Canada secure a 1-0 victory over the Caribbean country in CONCACAF Nations League qualification. Some of his Canadian teammates were among the many on social media who wished the youngster luck on his European adventure.


It's a brand new year. That means it's a fresh start to make new resolutions, goals, travel plans, and fitness plans. This year, especially, it's important for all of you to feel your absolute best. When you feel your best, you feel more goal-oriented, happy, and confident. That will help you stay strong on the path to your new resolutions and plans for a happy, healthy, successful new year 2019! Anthony's Ladies Apparel has some fabulous slimming styles that will make YOU feel fabulous too! You have to take a look at some of the latest wardrobe necessities that are must haves for 2019!
Now, before we get to the latest slimming styles, here are some reminders of how to keep yourself feeling great from the inside out!
Tip #1: Say "YES" to You!
This year, be sure to take the time for the things you enjoy. Listen to your own needs, and write them down as reminders. Maybe even add those reminders to your daily calendar! Have you been putting off a vacation? Do you need some rest and relaxation? Have you been wanting to start a creative project? How about yoga on the beaches of Greece?! If you make the time you need for yourself, you will not only be re-energized, but you'll feel less stressed too. That in turn will lead to a happier, healthier YOU!
Our bodies need water and it will cleanse our bodies. You also may experience feeling emotionally calmer and stronger throughout your day. Drinking water is a great way to soothe your mind and cleanse your body.
The type of movement you choose to do is entirely up to you. Make it fun and enjoyable. This could be a few minutes of gentle yoga in bed, a brisk walk on the beach, or slow stretching in your bedroom. Just make sure you aren't sedentary.
Eating green foods is a great way to naturally feel good from within. It will also help keep your waistline slim and spike your energy levels.
Planning your meals doesn't always mean staying at home and cooking. Planning can be as simple as looking at the nutrition on a restaurant menu before you go out to dinner. If you organize and plan your meals in advance, you will be more likely to stay on track with your healthy lifestyle.
If you try these ideas, I can guarantee you will see some positive changes. You'll at least feel strong, confident, and happier!
Now, on to the latest slimming styles for 2019!
Why it's Slimming: The layered high-low hemline helps to hide the tummy in a discreet way.
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Looking at trying to build an aluminium stock for my grunig 308, design like a dolphin aluminium stock. Anyone done this before and have any tips? Not sure what to do about the grunig large barrel block arrangement, and how to inlet it. Any help appreciated.
I still have an early model Grunig and Elmiger with that great dork hanging off the action. Mine is still in its original Anschutz style stock. When I rebedded it the block presented a challenge.... Talking to one of the older club shooters he mentioned that some owners got the block milled off and fitted a different recoil lug arrangement. Not sure I would want to try that though.
yeah mines the same, anschutz stock but the previous owner modified it so im looking to replace it, would like to leave the block there if i could, not keen on modifying it that far.
Martin358 has the idea, +1 for making a wooden model and having it cast. I worked for a short time in an aluminium and brass foundry when I was about 20. I needed to fit two carbs to a Triumph 500. I made the wooden manifold model and had it cast in aluminum. Wasn't difficult even for my first go at the process. Made a half dozen more and sold them to others in the same situation as I was in (getting anything from the UK was really difficult). So, if you are going to make one stock, don't. It is just as easy to make half a dozen more and sell them on to others who also need them.
Used a dropsaw and table router, hand drilled and tapped assembly. PM me is you want any other details.
if i could figure out how to PM on this thing i would.
really depends on the machines you have access to... mill ? can you weld alu ?
also, what is the rifle going to be used for ? prone only f-class type shooting or something else.
browse thru the accurate shooter image archives, there are loads of interesting designs.
another factor to consider is the barrel you have, if it has a long knox form or straight profile you could consider a barrel clamp design.
Last edited by ebf; 17-08-2016 at 10:17 PM.
Rifle will be used for prone/bench. My plan was to drill and tap most joins, not weld, will have to swap some sparky work for access to mill.
I'll have to take a closer look at the dolphin grip. Was looking at a barrel clamp designs but never seen one in the flesh. Think they are a great idea.
Yeah ive been through a lot of the accurate shooter stuff but wanted ideas/tips from some locals.
You up in Northland right ? Have a chat to Iain at the Whangarei club.


The most effective tips, tricks, and tools to support your overall wellbeing in everyday life.
My philosophy is that while no one feels good all the time— everyone can feel better any time. The power to fix what's wrong is in your hands, and feeling better is always an option. It's a bold statement I know, but stick with me here. I believe real health is total wellness. Total wellness is a deep connection to your core being. It is knowing your body and mind, and understanding how the two work together. It is listening to your favorite song while you get ready because that puts you in a good mood. It is meditating to clear your head when you're stressed. It is moving your body because circulation keeps you sane. It is being kind to yourself when times are tough. It is holistic, it is every day, and it is a way of life.
Total wellness is existing with a strong foundation, an unbreakable connection to an inner compass, and knowing how to nurture that foundation daily, in every moment. It is also about acknowledging when you don't feel great, and then making the choice to reach for the resources that will help you feel better.
What you need in a particular moment is always changing, and depends on various factors. Sometimes it's acupuncture or tapping, sometimes it's yoga, sometimes it's tequila and pretty much always it's a breakfast burrito (extra guac, please and thanks). It's about creating a baseline with consistent routines so that when you fall off track (which we all do) getting back in the zone is quick and easy.
Abraham Hicks says that being "tapped in, tuned in, and turned on" is when all the magic happens. I translate that to mean, when your relationship with your inner self is good (i.e healthy and strong), and you let that connection lead the way, then you experience the journey with more love, bliss, freedom, direction, ease, and comfort. It is energizing, stress-reducing, fear-stifling, and the possibilities are endless. This road is open and available to everyone, you just have to prioritize how you feel.
I asked a few entrepreneurs, influencers, and health experts who I admire for the most effective tips, tricks, and tools they use to support their overall wellbeing in everyday life.
Every day — whether you feel good or not — you've just got to get up and keep going. When you show up for your life, you feel better.
Living every day as clean, green and active as possible. I make sure I listen to my body, and add a generous dose of love, laughter and water. Surviving is very different from thriving and I'm all for thrive! At WelleCo we believe a plant-based alkalizing daily diet is important for optimal health. When you nourish your body at a cellular level, you are healthy on the inside and it shows on the outside. WelleCo plant-based supplements and good gut health are intrinsic to our business. A healthy gut is key to feeling more energetic, getting quality sleep, having a stronger immune system, improved digestion, stabilized moods and great skin. My other tips for thriving are 1) No screens upon awakening or an hour before bed. Try a meditation instead. 2) Start the day with a SUPER ELIXIR Greens smoothie and a hug from my son. 3) Drink 3 liters of water over the course of a day (Read Your Body's Many Cries For Water). 4) Eat more plants and less animals. 5) Sweat it out in an infrared sauna. Write it out on a note pad. Scream it out into a pillow. 6) Have a really good belly laugh every day. 7) Fresh air, sunshine and movement are essential. 8) Read something unexpected and learn something new. 9) Do something, kind and considerate for someone else, anonymously.
We're kinetically powered creatures; I'll walk around the block, or go get a workout in if I'm feeling low energy or lethargic. Objects at rest tend to stay at rest, and movement often begets more movement. Simply going for a walk stimulates the pre-frontal cortex, provides new prospectives (literally, your surroundings are changing) and loosens you up if you've been at your desk all day. I'll take as many of my calls and meetings on foot as I can, and I tend to pace around the office if I stay indoors. I find following my breath helps me focus and center myself; I'm not really a daily meditator, but I will elongate and expand my breathing, 8 count in, 8 count out, and after a few minutes I find that can give me a sense of self control and balance. I'm a firm believer you are what you eat. I try to keep a clean, lean diet, no processed foods, and I eat fairly light throughout the work day. Keep a little bit of the hunger in your belly if you want to keep the hunger in your actions! As for mindset, my grandpa gave me good advice for keeping an abundant state of mind, "As you go through life, whatever be your goal, focus on the donut, not on the hole." What we focus on expands. I try to focus on the things I want, and how I will get them, instead of the things that could be better or my perceived handicaps.
I like starting my day with a handwritten note – to a family member, a colleague at work or to anyone you want to recognize, just because. A little gratitude goes a long way. It's my form of meditation.
As a Founder of a new company, I am constantly on-the-go and have a very demanding schedule so optimizing my health/wellness is something that's very important to me. Here are my 3 favorite hacks: 1) Hacking Great Sleep: I've trained myself to get great sleep no matter where I am or the time zone. I've learned to do this effectively, by always carrying a makeshift sleep-kit which includes an eye mask, ear plugs, socks, and a melatonin supplement. 2) Energy Hacking: I am obsessed with NeuroGum and carry it with me everywhere — it's a nootropic energy gum that gives you energy and clarity without jitters. I love it for those long work days that end in a late night work dinner — and pop a piece whenever I need an extra boost of energy. 3) Cure for Tired Eyes: I've found that when my eyes feel tired, my entire body feels tired. My favorite hack to cure tired, morning eyes is to use cooling eye patches or cold spoons kept in the freezer. They immediately help soothe inflammation in the eye area and make your entire body feel more refreshed.
Consistency in both exercise and the way in which I'm eating is imperative for my overall health and wellness. Daily exercise – at least being active 5 to 6 days a week – improves my ability to focus, it gives me more energy and has me in a more positive mood. Eating well – which usually involves home cooked meals – ensures the fact that I am eating whole, nutrient dense foods that are minimally processed and high in nutritional value.
I always make time to exercise, whether home or on the road. When recently in Milan for Salone, I found the local Barry's Bootcamp and made sure I had my 6am class each morning per my usual routine. I have started to include a second daily workout with pilates training, which is so incredible for building strength. I typically don't eat carbs during the day in order to keep my energy level up and I drink tons of Alkaline water with mint leaves, slices of cucumber or lemon. Though I do stop for a double macchiato every morning after my workout to truly kick-start my day!
For me, it's all about Awareness. The hard truth is, the thinking of the world is rooted in fear. We all learned this way of thinking (competition, lack, judgement, etc) very, very young. It takes daily practice to break free from that fear voice which speaks first and speaks loudest. I exercise my mental and emotional musculature so that I can stay still when my ego is screaming inside my head, and then choose another way of thinking. There are no short cuts. It takes time and consistent effort. Yet, to be able to love myself and trust in Life, especially in the moments when things are falling apart, feels like a superpower – one that I am more than willing to put in the work to achieve.
The best way to start the day is to make sure you have a solid wind down period the night before. I eat dinner three hours before bed with lean protein and greens and a digestive enzyme so that my body is not spending it's resting hours digesting food and instead, helping me repair and recover from the day's stress and activities. Then, I am up at 4 or 5am and my #1 goal is to NOT hit the snooze button, ever.
For maximum energy, weight loss and life long vitality, prioritize your microbiome/gut health. I eat my Viome recommended foods and supplements each day, which means I start and end my day with a Hyperbiotic Pro and Pre-biotic, polyphenols and L-glutamine to keep my microbiome in balance. I also take a high dose of Glutathione each day, which is a master antioxidant and does a great job of reducing oxidative stress and detoxing my body (your gut microbiome is the largest consumer of Glutathione in your body, by the way). I hit the gym for up to an hour of AM Cardio (The best cardio and exercise is the one that you love to do), eat a healthy (and Viome approved) breakfast and then weight train. Afterwards, I meditate and center myself for the day and start running my business.
At the end of the day, it all comes down to prioritizing and listening to your body. Give it what it needs to detox and do it's thing and then perform at your best each and every day.


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Habitat for Humanity Begins Construction on Happy Valley Condo
July 31, 2013, 11:29 AM HST · Updated July 31, 11:37 AM
Rendering image, courtesy Habitat for Humanity, Maui.
Habitat for Humanity Maui announced the start of construction on a 16 unit condominium project on Kahawai Street in Happy Valley.
With the start of the project, agency executive director, Sherri Dodson said, "We will be providing an opportunity for homeownership for many who thought they could only dream of owning their own home."
In a press release statement, Dodson said that with a 0% interest mortgage and the support of volunteers who are helping to build the housing, Habitat for Humanity anticipates the average mortgage payment will be between $1,000 and $1,500 a month.
"This project will be a great opportunity for kupuna, the disabled, veterans and young families just starting out," she said.
Habitat for Humanity is now accepting applications for home-ownership.
The subject condo is situated just north of the ʻĪao Stream in Happy Valley. Photo by Wendy Osher.
In order to qualify, applicants must show a need by falling within the 25% to 80% of median income for the County of Maui. In addition, officials say they must be living in substandard housing with overcrowded conditions, high rent or be homeless.
Applicants must also demonstrate an ability to repay the 0% interest loan through documentation showing adequate income and low debt. Habitat officials say they are willing to work with families to help reduce debt and increase income.
Also under consideration is an applicant's willingness to partner with Habitat for Humanity. According to information released by the agency, applicants are asked to contribute a minimum of 500 hours of sweat equity into the project, and take classes in homeowner education, budgeting, and debt management.
Dodson said the project will have deed restrictions, but will also allow families to slowly gain equity in their home.
The three-story Hale Kahawai Condominium is being constructed at 2024 Kahawai Street along ʻĪao Stream. The subject lot was formerly occupied by a single-family residence that was demolished in 1993, according to the Draft Environmental Assessment filed for the project.
The project includes 12 one-bedroom, one-bathroom units, measuring 595 square feet; and four two-bedroom, one- bathroom units, measuring 874 square feet, according to project planning material.
Officials with Habitat for Humanity say each unit will have its own stackable washer and dryer, refrigerator and range. The units also have small balconies with views of ʻĪao Valley and of the ocean.
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