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The #1 Best Diet to Follow Right Now, Says New Report
This diet is easy to follow and has a lengthy list of health benefits.
By Samantha Boesch
FACT CHECKED BY Kiersten Hickman
It's a new year, which means people are setting goals and making plans for how they'll achieve them. Maybe you're wanting to shed some pounds, build better immunity, or just incorporate healthier foods into your daily life. Whatever your new goal may be, you might find the new U.S. News & World Report of Best Diets to be a helpful set of guidelines for your new year.
This report is released every year with over 40 different diet plans ranked in different categories, such as Best Diet for Weight Loss, Best Heart-Healthy Diet, and Best Overall Diet. This year, the winner of "Best Overall Diet" for a fifth year in a row is none other than the Mediterranean Diet.
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According to the report results, the Mediterranean Diet not only ranked first in Best Overall Diet, but it also won for other categories such as Best Heart-Healthy (tied with the Ornish Diet), Best Plant-Based, Best Diabetics Diet, and The Easiest Diet to Follow.
This diet's high rankings come as no surprise when you learn of its long list of potential health benefits. U.S. News says that following this way of eating can lead to better heart health, brain health, better control and prevention of diabetes, and even the prevention of some cancers.
With that being said, it also depends on your personal health goals. While the Mediterranean Diet may be a great choice for maintaining healthy body weight, it did rank #12 in Best Weight-Loss Diet and #25 in Best Fast Weight-Loss Diet.
Following the Mediterranean Diet
If this report has piqued your interest and you're now curious about starting the Mediterranean Diet, here are some helpful tips to know before getting started.
The Mediterranean Diet limits your consumption of ultra-processed foods and added sugar. If you're looking at it as a diet pyramid, things like added sugar and red meat are at the very small triangle at the top, with foods like fruits, vegetables, beans, olive oil, fish, yogurt, and chicken toward the middle and bottom.
As if the list of benefits wasn't already long enough, wine-lovers may rejoice when they learn that a glass of red wine is considered completely fine as part of this diet plan. However, it's important to keep your consumption at a moderate amount and talk with a doctor if you have any concerns.
So, if you're now on board with trying this diet in 2022, start by checking out some of the 15 Best Mediterranean Diet Recipes.
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Liz at Furianne sent me a box of awesomeness from her current home in South Korea. She had shown these amazing tea light warmers that she found over there and I offered to pay her to grab me a couple but she is so very kind and sent them as a gift. <3 One did arrive banged up but my husband Gorilla Glued it back together as much as we could and I think I may do some type of decorative painting to cover the crack more. Make it look spiffy again. I hope it holds when warmed but we will see.
I am mega excited about these sheet masks. We all know by now I am a sheet mask fiend. I used and loved the MediHeal Tea Tree mask this past weekend. It provided a soothing and relaxing experience. The Black Mask looks intriguing!
I know I adore My Beauty Diary but have not tried the aloe version. Liz says she loves it and I am sure I will too.
These are face masks/scrubs I believe. The texture looks grainy on the images I researched. Very stoked to use these puppies.
Stunning compact mirror that I will be using during travel. I love Sandhill Cranes and these are gorgeous, shimmering with mother-of-pearl.
My super cute new tea light warmer! Actually, my only one since my Yankee one fell and crashed to the ground a while back. The minty aqua matches my living room perfectly. The bowl is pretty deep and at an angle. It looks like a little piece of art. I love love love it.
Thank you so much Liz and I really appreciate this box and the warmers. I hope we can swap again before you leave. If there is anything you are hankering for, let me know!
Do you use a tea light warmer? How much wax do you put in? Where did you get it? Have you used any of these masks before? Any favorites?
Looks like a fun package! I've used tea light warmers from day one of my melting, oh so many years ago. Mine are just cheapie Walmart and Kmart workhorses. The have wide, flat bowls that hold maybe an ounce and a half, but I try to melt right around an ounce when I use those.
Lol! Do you KNOW how lucky I was to get one pic of the candy?! The girls and I pounced like hyenas on that junk. The individual candies tasted like fruity yogurt chews, the sticks were like pressed and moistened pixie sticks, strangely satisfying. The bag of corn snacks reminded me of dehydrated Corn Pops with the hard crunch of Corn Nuts. So good!
Thanks! Good to know. I will aim for an ounce then. It will keep my stash going longer. I normally melt about 1.5 to 2 ounces.
Well in my Glade warmers I melt more just because I can get away with it in those gallon size dishes. LOL Since I hate cutting wax, if I have something that's closer to 2 oz. I'll just use the Glade warmer. I still try to keep it under 2 oz. though.
I try to avoid cutting too if I can help it. Those Glades can hold a lot of wax. I think I have had well over 2 ounces in them before.
How cool! The compact is gorgeous!
Thanks! I need to pop it in my purse so I can use it. Before one of the girls runs off with it.


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Best of CoBiz: Chef Laura on the power of gratitude
Laura Cook Newman,
It didn't matter if it was an Easy Bake Oven, a Benetton sweater or a $5 bill slipped into a birthday card from my grandfather – the rule was, you could not play with it, wear it or spend it until the thank you letter was written.
You would think that a 10-year old would protest such a stringent policy, but I didn't mind. Some nice words on my Hello Kitty stationary were all that separated me from making chocolate cake with a 100-Watt light bulb.
I assumed this was a typical household rule that most children endured. I was wrong.
"Geesh, your Mom's strict," my friends said sympathetically. At the risk of losing cool points with my peers, I'd say, "I know. She's sooo lame!" But secretly I knew that writing thank you notes was not just polite, it was the right thing to do.
Expressing gratitude is like salt to a chef. Sometimes you can get away without adding it, but most dishes are better with a sprinkle.
In my twenties, I took a brief hiatus from food service, and sold clothes at Nordstrom – a company known for its exceptional customer service. To set them apart from other department stores, Nordstrom encouraged its employees to write thank you cards to their customers. The company made it pretty easy by supplying the engraved stationary, pens, and postage.
During "down time" in the Special Occasions department, my coworkers would huddle around the registers and chit-chat about boyfriend drama. I'd half listen, chiming in an occasional "Oh no he didn't!", as I penned notes of gratitude. "It's so cute that you actually write those things," they'd faux-compliment me.
One day a customer approached the counter, reached into her purse, and extracted Nordstrom stationary scribbled with my handwriting. At first I thought she was going to admonish me for my blatant use of dangling prepositions, but instead the MOTB said, "I need a dress for my daughter's wedding. Can you help me?"
Did I mention we worked on commission? Looks like writing thank you cards wasn't so "cute" after all. In the words of Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman "Big mistake. Big. Huge!"
Recently, I hired a roofing company. I paid the invoice by credit card via phone, and the office manager said she would mail me a receipt. A couple days later, a small envelope arrived in my mail box.
The shape and sturdiness of the envelope suggested this was not typical "business" correspondence. It was a greeting card with a painting of a quaint home and picket fence on the cover. Opening the card revealed a sincere note of thanks on the right side. On the left side was my receipt, as promised, tucked behind the company's business card, inserted into diagonal slits. Clearly, this was not their first Thank You Note Rodeo.
I love that card. I'm keeping that card. If a small roofing company can get it right, we should all be able to.
Firing off a thank you email, thumbing a "thx" text, or leaving a hurried voicemail of "thanks so much" is a start. But businesses would be wise to embrace the old school charm of a hand-written note of appreciation for their customers. It's an elegant loop closing gesture that elevates your reputation.
Whether it's thanking "Papa" for the token finsky on your b-day, or a customer for their business, make like Wayne Newton and tell them "Danke Schoen." You don't have to go all Ferris Bueller and serenade your customers on top of a parade float, but a seemingly insignificant thank you note yields significant benefits: loyal customers, repeat business, referrals, and it makes you feel good, too.
What does all this cost? About 46 cents.
Big ROI.
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Krista the Explorer
Top Things To See in the White Village of Cútar, Málaga
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Right in the midst of the Ruta de la Pasa (Route of the Raisin) in the Axarquía region of Málaga sits a traditional white village called Cútar. This inland white village in Málaga has retained much of its Arab culture by preserving its narrow, winding streets and some of its Arab architecture too, which is evident as you're walking around it. The village actually grew out of an Arab farmhouse, and later was protected by a castle on the hill, which is sadly no longer there. There aren't too many things to see in Cútar in terms of points of interest and attractions, but if you happen to be passing by this pueblo blanco as you're driving around southern Spain, it's worth stopping at for a quick look.
As I mentioned earlier, Cútar is one of seven Andalucían white villages in Málaga that make up the stunning driving route known as the Ruta de la Pasa. If you're wanting to go on a unique road trip in southern Spain, this is one of the areas around Málaga that is often missed by tourists but is definitely worth adding to your itinerary. If you don't have time to do the whole driving route, I would recommend picking a couple of the white villages to visit as part of a day trip from Málaga, and since Cútar will take you less than 2 hours to walk around, you can easily add it to your list. Plus, it only takes an hour to drive from Málaga airport to Cútar as well! Here are what I found to be the top things to see in Cútar:
1. Iglesia de la Virgen de la Encarnación
Iglesia de la Virgen de la Encarnación
One of the main things to see in Cútar is the Iglesia de la Virgen de la Encarnación. This church sits at the highest point of the white village, and is easily recognizable from the main road. It originally dates back to the 16th century, but it has undergone a series of restorations during the 18th and mid-20th centuries, meaning much of what you see today comes from those time periods. In terms of attractions in Cútar, this is by far the largest and the easiest to locate as you walk along its narrow streets.
2. Arab arch
Arab arch in Cútar
Situated next to the main church is a single arch connecting both sides of the whitewashed walls. This is know as the Arab arch and is one of the many examples you'll see throughout Cútar of the village's Arab influence. Other than taking a photo of the arch and passing under it, there isn't anything else to do here, but it did make it onto my list of things to see in Cútar because of the historic meaning it has to the village and its people. In fact, many of the white villages in the Axarquía region tend to have at least one Arab arch in them.
3. Museo del Monfí
Museo del Monfí
Despite its small size, Cútar does actually boast a very interesting museum only a short walk from the main church called Museo del Monfí. The word monfí means exiled, which is what the Muslims who founded this village were known as, because they abandoned everything and fled into the mountains to avoid being forced to convert to Christianity. The museum focuses on the Arab influence that can be found in all of the white villages in the area, and they have some documents on display that date back to the medieval period which were found in some of the houses in the village. The museum was unfortunately closed when I visited, but maybe you'll have better luck. It's definitely one of the top things to do in Cútar if you love history!
4. Fuente Arabe
Fuente Arabe
The most unique thing to see in Cútar is its Arab fountain, located right near the entrance to the village. It's the only perfectly preserved fountain of its kind in all of Málaga, and dates back to the 16th century. A document from the 16th century calls it aina alcaharia which translates to the farmstead fountain, most likely relating to the fact that Cútar began as a farmhouse. The positioning of Cútar means that it's surrounded by freshly flowing water, making the land extremely fertile and perfect for growing plants such as olive trees. There are 12 natural springs in the area, which is why the village is also referred to as the "Fountain of Paradise".
5. Cútar viewpoint
View of Cútar
This viewpoint wasn't originally on my small list of things to see in Cútar, but it should be on yours! There are quite a few parking spots just past the Arab fountain, before you get to the steep and narrow streets of Cútar, and just next to those parking spots is where you'll find a fantastic viewpoint of the white village. On a clear day, this would be the perfect place to sit for a while and take in the views, but I tend to be quite unlucky with the weather when I'm travelling, so I only stayed here long enough to take a few photos before it began to rain. It may only be small, but Cútar looks like a very impressive hillside white village from a distance, and if you want to get the best view of it, you'll need to stop here.
There are many white villages in southern Spain to choose from, and unfortunately most people tend to visit the ones that are most talked about and photographed. There may not be too many things to see in Cútar, but that doesn't take away from the deep rooted history that this pretty little white village has and its traditional charm that makes walking around its quaint streets all the more enjoyable. The next time you're in the mood to visit some hidden gems in Málaga, check out the Axarquía region of the province. You'll find a lot of picture perfect white villages to visit such as El Borge or Comares, and chances are you won't see many tourists hanging around!
Have you ever heard of Cútar before? Or know of any other unique white villages in Málaga to visit? I'd love to hear from you in the comments section below! Please feel free to get in touch with me via Instagram too - and give me a follow to keep up to date with my latest adventures!
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Union Berlin annoys tired FC Bayern – Flicks FCB screwed up in Berlin
After Borussia Dortmund, the champions also made a mistake. The Munich team only played a draw against Union Berlin – but they are still leading for now.
FC Bayern Munich made a mess. The Munich had to be satisfied with a 1: 1 (0: 1) at Union Berlin. Grischa Prömel had put the Köpenicker ahead early in the match (4th minute). Robert Lewandowski equalized for the record champion after 67 minutes.
Even though Union keeper Andreas Luthe kept the 1: 1 for the Berliners with a world-class parade (89th), the Köpenicker played well and even had the chance to win.
FC Bayern looked tired – despite the mistake, they remain the leader with 24 points. On Sunday, however, Bayer Leverkusen can catch up with the Flick-Elf and become the new leader. To do this, the Werkself must defeat TSG Hoffenheim at home.
That's how the game went
"It takes a lot of courage", national coach Urs Fischer announced – and started doing it himself. The Swiss never prescribed a wall tactic for his team, but rather a disciplined defense. And offensively, the Berliners immediately surprised the reigning Champions League winner at the start. After 52 seconds, Taiwo Awoniyi appeared alone in front of Manuel Neuer as the national goalkeeper sent the ball around the post.
Almost three minutes later, after captain Christopher Trimmel's corner, midfielder Prömel was more on the ball than Robert Lewandowski and headed into the far corner. It was the first Bundesliga goal for the 25-year-old, who won the Olympic silver medal in 2016 together with Serge Gnabry and Leon Goretzka, among others.
For reckless Bayern, it was the fifth 0-1 deficit in a Bundesliga game in a row and at the same time the fastest since October of the previous year, as well as the 17th goal against this season. "When Bayern takes off their lederhosen," it sounded from the forest in front of the stadium, where some fans supported the union professionals in the fan-orphaned stadium An der Alten Försterei.
Although the guests took control of the ball, they struggled against the Unioner who deftly reduced the space. And after a counter-attack from fast-attacking player Sheraldo Becker, Liverpool loan Awoniyi should have scored the 2-0. The young attacker had already danced David Alaba as the last Bayern defender, but then shot just wide of the Bayern goal.
Union Berlin led against Bayern Munich: Grischa Prömel scored 1-0. (Source: Contrast / Image Images)
The favorite tried to find gaps in the Union defense with long ball passes – without success for a long time. Lewandowski was also unlucky for a long time in his 200th Bundesliga game. The Pole, who was nominated for the election of world footballer, put a free kick into the wall from the best position 20 meters in front of the Union housing (45th + 1). Alaba aimed just wide (33rd). Union goalkeeper Andreas Luthe only had to intervene once against Gnabry (43.) in the first hour.
But Bayern's pressure increased after the break. The hosts stuck to their line, although Dane Marcus Ingvartsen, who was called up in the role of Max Kruse, had to leave the field injured. They defended skillfully and continued to use offensive pinpricks. Awoniyi arrived just too late (56th). And a shot by Marius Bülter was blocked at the last second (62nd). This is the only way to keep Bayern in play. After Luthe reacted very well against Thomas Müller (66th), Lewandowski scored his 13th goal of the season after good preparatory work by Kingsley Coman.
The team from Munich, which had to do without defender Niklas Süle (knee injury) in Berlin, now insists on the decision with substitute Leroy Sané. But coach Hansi Flick's team missed the final decision, Andreas Luthe eventually scraped a Sané header off the line in the final phase (89th) and thus held the point for his team.
But not only the Munich team left points over the weekend. Borussia Dortmund couldn't win their match either. In fact, BVB is in crisis. Borussia did not get three in the third league game in a row. The Favre-Elf experienced a debacle against the newly promoted VfB Stuttgart. Read more about it here here.
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'Make in India' Single engined fighter
Re: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter
Postby Kartik » 17 Nov 2016 01:39
Mihir wrote: What's the problem if they're doing so with full disclosure? Unlike babus and politicians, they aren't spending taxpayer's money on these junkets.
And for all the insinuations about him and others pushing favorable stories, the best "marketing pitchs" for the Tejas and Arjun have come from Ajai Shukla onlee. Aroor has also adopted a favorable stance towards domestic R&D work.
On the Arjun and Tejas, yes Ajai Shukla was a staunch supporter but for a while now, he has been silent on them. Shiv Aroor, well I don't have a very favourable opinion of his stance. To me, he typifies the gullible reporter who can be made to report very favourably on foreign imports, and generally has been very critical of local programs without bothering to examine what may be the issues they face.
Very well said Kartin (the bit about Shiv Aroor).
Ajai, Aroor and some lady were becoming leading def reporters.
The lady dropped off as the lack of depth and quality in her reporting became apparent.
Then Shiv went all commercial and twittered away. I don't follow twitter often and I dont follow him..
Ajai stood consistent.
I have respect for him because of his army background which .... which gives him capability to present numbers, comparasion in a very good format with easy to read aspects and gives all of us a good angle to judge it from.
Second I respect him for his challenging views on Arjun and Tejas (he challenged the IAF to take a chance and get onboard).
Yes he does full disclosure and I don't mind him flying around.
The experts neither cultivate such a following nor are they employed in a full time reporting and journalism profession.
The experts are often reached out to by reporters so what I am saying is ... happy to read Ajai's articles as he flies around the globe.
Cosmo_R
Postby Cosmo_R » 17 Nov 2016 01:59
Marten wrote:
Cosmo_R wrote: "Why would a private player come in for 100-odd F-16s, if it is not meaningful for it to do so for 100 LCAs, and vice-versa."
Something called 'depreciation' vs 'greenfield' When one understands the difference, the 'break evens' makes sense
How so? Are you saying that the machinery/jigs/manufacturing equipment for all components are fully depreciated for the Sola?
I assume you are familiar with manufacturing processes (specifically, with aviation). Please illustrate since one doesn't understand how this would work.
If they are closing the line down (as they say they are) what do you think the residual value is? LCA OTOH is setting up a line
Is this not self evident?
Indranil
Postby Indranil » 17 Nov 2016 02:18
No sir. Please explain. To me, the F-16 line has to be set up again in India for it to produce anything!
Postby Mihir » 17 Nov 2016 02:22
Kartik wrote: Shiv Aroor, well I don't have a very favourable opinion of his stance. To me, he typifies the gullible reporter who can be made to report very favourably on foreign imports, and generally has been very critical of local programs without bothering to examine what may be the issues they face.
His newest posts on the LCA, LUH, BrahMos, P-15B etc. have been nothing of the sort. IIRC, he was the one who first wrote a detailed piece on the MiG-27UPG and how HAL and DARE transformed a poorly performing platform into a modern strike jet that the IAF could actually put to good use.
Postby Surya » 17 Nov 2016 03:04
I dont think they came out and said right away we are going on a boeing sponsered trip
it was in drips - a tweet about some city in Oz , then about an airbase before eventually mentioning it
Maybe I am wrong one of them may have but not all
Postby Y I Patel » 17 Nov 2016 05:59
Shiv Arroor has some new information on the MIIF RFP. Expect more news articles along these lines to start appearing:
Boeing Unveils AMCA 'Sweetener'
http://www.livefistdefence.com/2016/11/boeing-unveils-an-amca-sweetener.html
Link between choice of F-18 ASH and help on AMCA (IMHO the whole purpose of this MIIF exercise, the much talked about "second line")
First, as the slide most visibly suggests, Boeing proposes that the manufacturing facility and supply eco-system that it builds up for the F/A-18 in India in the event it is chosen, could be used to produce the AMCA. The existing facility could be leveraged, precluding the need for a greenfield setup elsewhere.
And now, the expected connection to F414 EPE:
Second, also mentioned specifically in the slide is the GE 414 enhanced engine pitch. Significant. Boeing here is proposing engine commonality from the get-go to support the prospective selection of the Super Hornet platform. Both Boeing and GE are in 'multiple stakeholder discussions' with the DRDO, Indian Air Force (and, presumably the MoD) on this aspect, said Boeing India President Pratyush Kumar during a presentation by Dan Gillian, Boeing's VP on the F/A-18 programme headquartered at St Louis
There has been a sea change since MMRCA. Then, it was about selecting the technically most qualified fighter, and then expecting to get Indian participation in manufacturing through offsets. That did not work out so well. So now, the new framework is to directly ask for MII, and then negotiate on numbers based on what is on offer.
Election of Trump adds to the uncertainty. He might turn out to be extremely supportive, but then again, with his Make America Great Again theme, he might want to keep production in US which will kill the whole deal. At the very least, his election might add to the timelines, since now the incoming administration will have to get onboarded and own the deal.
However, so far, so good.
And on the same theme, a second article from Shiv Aroor after an interview with Pratyush Kumar:
What Explains Boeing's 'Super' Optimism?
http://www.livefistdefence.com/2016/11/exclusive-what-explains-boeings-super-optimism.html
The question that is confusing me, right up front:
First: the big picture. If the MIIF programme is a prospective hunt for a single-engine jet, why is Boeing so positive? Shouldn't it mean that there's at least clarity on that from the start, and that Boeing can sit this one out without the exorbitantly expensive uncertainty of the 'all are welcome' M-MRCA? Well that's just the thing. Boeing believes India will want a twin-engine MIIF — either instead of or in addition to the single-engine contest that has just taken its baby steps
I'm inclined to believe that it's 'instead of', not 'in addition to' a single engine fighter. Whatever line gets established will need a full product pipeline of orders, and that won't be possible for two fighters in addition to Tejas. And hopefully by now people are convinced that Tejas is alive and thriving and has a bright future!
It's all about the ecosystem:
Second, Boeing plainly believes it has the best industrial package on offer, and emphasises in its pitch to the Indian government that unlike Lockheed-Martin's offer to 'shift' production of the F-16 to India, Boeing would build a brand new factory in country
Makes so much sense.
And finally, some intriguing possibilities for Tejas:
Firms in the reckoning for a fighter deal are aware that any substantive step into the country to build fighters now will (and should) require involvement in the LCA programme — in terms of technology or as an accelerator. The mode for such involvement, either through offsets or direct partnerships, is something that will need to be worked out. Boeing believes its position is strong vis-a-vis India's Tejas for those two reasons — it doesn't compete with the Tejas, and it has the ability to help speed things along if called upon to do so.
And here, I would add that GE F414EPE can also go into Tejas Mk 2
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Postby shiv » 17 Nov 2016 06:23
Kartik wrote:
If anyone has noticed, a lot of Indian reporters went to the US before their elections. Shiv Aroor and one more guy (Manu Pubby) are still there. Aroor is filing reports from there and appears to be visiting iconic aviation related museums and Tweeting from there. I saw a report yesterday and a few days ago I whined on his timeline that he has become an Amreeki reporter
For an Indian it costs a lot of money to live in the US unless one is hosted by someone. This year Darka Butt, Rajcreep Turdesai etc were also in the US covering some kind of poll that was held in America. These guys are possibly being bought off
aroor was in US then came back then on to Australia and then to Seattle - at least the second part funded by Boeing
Sumair
Postby Sumair » 18 Nov 2016 08:10
Boeing and Saab are making a fighter that beats the best Russian SU-35 and would be ten times cheaper to operate than the F-35
http://www.nextbigfuture.com/2016/11/bo ... -that.html
Sumair wrote: Boeing and Saab are making a fighter that beats the best Russian SU-35 and would be ten times cheaper to operate than the F-35
nextbigfuture.com?
Now here is something from "nextbigfuture.com"
Turning, and carrying a gun, remains as important as it has ever been. Most missiles miss in combat and the fighter aircraft will go on to the merge.
Pinnacles of marketing.
Is Boeing really involved with SAAB in production of Gripen? if so then would it be too far fetched to assume that Gripen has the edge going by Boeings track record in Indian market.
Pratyush
Postby Pratyush » 18 Nov 2016 15:28
No one has an edge in the Indian market. Especially when compared to an Indian product. That has the full support of the services.
Take it out of the equation and what you have is a circus that exists today.
brar_w
Postby brar_w » 18 Nov 2016 15:45
shiv wrote:
They're making a trainer.
http://www.boeing.com/defense/t-x/index.page
ldev
Postby ldev » 18 Nov 2016 17:21
Indranil wrote: No sir. Please explain. To me, the F-16 line has to be set up again in India for it to produce anything!
Yes, but set up requires labour and land...the cost of the capital equipment (which in India is typically higher than the west/Japan) is already depreciated. So net, net, the line will be much cheaper than building a brand new assembly line, by anybody including HAL. By how much and what are the exact numbers? Very difficult to get those figures unless you have internal numbers from one of the aircraft manufacturers.
But the link below gives an idea of what is the current state of art when it comes to aircraft assembly. Where does HAL rank in this scenario? Maybe some insiders can comment.
Assembly Automation takes off in Aerospace industry
Just because the line is cheaper doesn't mean that we get it. Because it is a single process line and most likely cannot be used for other designs. That being the case, installation of this line will not make sense in the Indian context, as it will complete with LCA line and process, which being composite material, can be used for other projects as well.
Whereas the 16 line will tie us up with a single product. That is over 40 years old, with no scope for further development.
Postby JayS » 18 Nov 2016 18:59
ldev wrote:
Aerospace industry is aiming for what is called as "Industry 4.0" which is basically IoT applied for shop floor for seamless data flow and AI based automation using that data on multiple levels. But the investment is huge and can only be justified for huge orders. Notice from the article you linked, Boeing has order book worth $450Billion..!! Investing even $10 Billion on various upgrades is worthwhile. Boeing is investing $1B on automation related to Carbon Fibre related technologies alone...!!
LM prepares bid to build F-16 in India
Lockheed Martin has held meetings with a host of Indian companies to support the corporation's proposal to build its F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft in India.
Randy Howard, director of business development in Lockheed Martin's Integrated Fighter Group, said in comments to IHS Jane's on 22 November that the company met with about 40 Indian firms earlier in the month in Bangalore.
He added, "Our objective was to further engage with Indian industry to better understand their unique capabilities and gauge their interest in a potential F-16 Block 70 'Make in India' opportunity. Based on all of the positive discussions we had in Bangalore, and the strong turnout from Indian industry, these engagements actually exceeded our expectations."
brar_w wrote: Why not leave a provision in the requirement to allow HAL to propose a particular capability at a particular price, by a certain time?
Sounds good. But what if they screw up? Penalties? Fire the execs?
My humble guess? OK, keep up the science project. We'll order XYZ until you're ready.
Nobody's A$$ is on the line at HAL. And that suits them just fine.
Except the end user: the IAF
Manish_Sharma
Postby Manish_Sharma » 24 Nov 2016 09:17
Pratyush wrote: Whereas the 16 line will tie us up with a single product. That is over 40 years old, with no scope for further development.
Exactly f-16 manufactured in 2026 is going to be there at least till 2056, imagine flying such a jet...
Postby Philip » 24 Nov 2016 12:32
..flying in 2056 such a joke!
Manish_P
Postby Manish_P » 24 Nov 2016 16:43
Well, we are flying a mid 1950s design till now aren't we..
Didn't mean that we need to make a new purchase of a 40 year old design and then use it for 40 years. Hmm.
Pratyush wrote: Didn't mean that we need to make a new purchase of a 40 year old design and then use it for 40 years. Hmm.
The Rafale seems to be a ~34 year old design:
"By March 1980, the number of configurations had been narrowed down to four, two of which had a combination of canards, delta wings and a single vertical tail-fin.[9] In October 1982, the French Ministry of Defence announced that Dassault would build a technology demonstrator named Avion de Combat expérimental (Experimental Combat Airplane), in short ACX. France wanted to collaborate with West Germany and the UK on the project, but was prepared to build the ACX by itself. In 1984, the government decided to proceed with a combat variant of the ACX due to the conflicting technical criteria of the respective FEFA participant nations
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dassault_Rafale
The F-22 is probably a 25-30 year old design
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00uZCBzbL-o
We already did that - with C-130
Sorry my bad - its a 60 year old design
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Bart S
Postby Bart S » 24 Nov 2016 20:08
The Mig 29 is also a 40+ year old design, yet the same people who scoff at the F16 keep saying it is a good idea to for India to buy more.
Postby Austin » 24 Nov 2016 21:31
Any new aircraft procured has life of 30 years in IAF atleast so we might see aircraft seeing eol from the day first inducted into squadron service with upgrade atleast for 30 years.
All the more reason mod should not import snew ingle engine types but should rather invest in Tejas program , life cycle support of 30-35 years for Tejas program would be a great boon for Indian industry and indiginisation
yensoy
Postby yensoy » 24 Nov 2016 22:15
Bart S wrote: The Mig 29 is also a 40+ year old design, yet the same people who scoff at the F16 keep saying it is a good idea to for India to buy more.
I'm not taking sides here. But adding to an existing fleet of Mig29s by buying ready to fly aircraft is very different from setting up an entirely new fleet of F16s, with local assembly by moving the line to India. Even if we were to decide today to go with F16s, we would have an effective lag of at least 5 years (and probably closer to 10) to get to the level of familiarity & readiness we have with the Mig29s.
Then the other question is whether to go for the F/A18 line instead which I believe Boeing is offering.
BTW, B52s are going to be in service till 2050. There already have been cases where grandfather, father and son have piloted that beast.
Cain Marko
Postby Cain Marko » 27 Nov 2016 04:41
Frankly, this desire to "make in India" a phoren fighter from scratch is not the greatest imho. For MII, use the Tejas and AMCA. Get private industry involved in a second line of Tejas. Basically all we want is some competition to HAL as an assembler. The design house remains ADA, and in time a private player. This takes care of the requirement to create a more robust aero industry.
To save costs, time, and to diversify IAF inventory, buy second hand F-16 and possibly M2Ks (if available). The shelf life might be lower, but the costs will be low as well - won't be surprised if we can bag 6-7 sqd worth for about $ 5-6 billion with basic blk-52 upgrades and weapons. More importantly, these can be brought into the force at a much faster rate filling the void as we lose fighters in the next 5-6 years. After that time frame (circa 2022), the Tejas can be brought into the picture en masse with two lines -HAL and a private player.
We don't need to depend on these purchases for 50-60 years - they are after all 4th Gen legacy fighters and will provide very little capability (if any) over the Tejas mk1A.
All goals could be met with such a move:
Compensate for IAF sqd strength reduction in a hurry
Diversify with non-Russian product
Develop a private player in competition to HAL
Keep costs low and affordable
The question is - can 150 (upgradeable) F-16/M2Ks be found? Some from US storage facilities others from active inventory? Some M2Ks from Adla others from the Middle East?
There are no good quality second hand (in the quantity you are seeking) F-16 block 50/52's out there.
Viv S
Postby Viv S » 27 Nov 2016 05:03
brar_w wrote: There are no good quality second hand (in the quantity you are seeking) F-16s out there.
The EPAF countries between them have several squadrons worth of decommissioned jets (assuming they've been stored properly). That's in addition to anything airworthy in the USAF's boneyard. Venezuela's got 20 odd aircraft as well (and at the moment they need forex far more than an embargoed foreign jet).
Though for India, the first option ought to be approaching France for its Mirage 2000-5s (only the Mirage 2000Ds are being retained by the AdA) and of course Qatar, which has another 12 surplus Mirages. Perhaps UAE would be amenable too.
Upgrade worthy Block 50/52's? How much airframe life would they have left in them to justify an upgrade?
brar_w wrote: Upgrade worthy Block 50/52's? How much airframe life would they have left in them to justify an upgrade?
Upgrade worthy A/Bs for now, the MLUed aircraft will become available only after 2020.
If they can squeeze another 1500-2000 hours out of the airframe, that should be enough to justify an upgrade. That's a good 10-15 years of operations. These aircraft are only slightly older than the bulk of the IAF's Mirages.
The Royal Jordanian Air Force wants to offload another 15 early model Lockheed Martin F-16s, announcing recently that 14 A-models and one two-seat B-variant are for sale as it moves more toward counterinsurgency platforms like special-mission Air Tractors and AC-295 light gunship.
Jordan's F-16 fleet is comprised of second-hand types that were transferred from the U.S., Netherlands and Belgium through successive "Peace Falcon" arms programs in the 1990s and 2000s.
The Jordanian air arm's original F-16s, the Block 15 Air Defense Fighter variants, have already been promised to Pakistan, and Islamabad could again be a willing recipient after lawmakers in Washington blocked a request for eight new-build F-16 Block 52s.
The aircraft available for purchase are ex-U.S. Air Force fighter jets that were regenerated and life-extended through the F-16 Mid-Life Upgrade, Falcon Up and Falcon Star programs. The aircraft are powered by Pratt & Whitney F100-220 engines and are nearing the end of their usable life, with an average of 5,720 flight hours logged. The Falcon Up modification extends the type's design life from 4,000 hr. to 8,000 hr.
- Aviation Week
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I'd reserve judgement to see what the final bill (# of aircraft) is for South Korea and Taiwanese modernization programs. The USAF's own program was sidelined in favor of aircraft types that have much larger potential in terms of usable service life.
VivS, thats what I was thinking - USAF boneyards alone should provide a large number no? In a pinch, may be we can get a few from their active inventory considering they are moving on to better things (F-35) and we being newly wed strategic partners and what not?
If this is a strategic sweetener deal of some kind - there is plenty of other stuff that the US can provide and India can buy - Refuelers, MPAAs, UCAVs, UAVs, aero-engines etc etc...
Brar:
Can't they take older block 16s and upgrade them suitably - perhaps not to full scale blk-50s but somewhere in the middle - providing adequate FCR for BVR and smart munitions?
brar_w wrote: I'd reserve judgement to see what the final bill (# of aircraft) is for South Korea and Taiwanese modernization programs. The USAF's own program was sidelined in favor of aircraft types that have much larger potential in terms of usable service life.
Surely they can create a relatively economical upgrade? - combining a bunch of Israeli equipment/weapons that can find use with other types in the inventory once the teens are done serving? I'd be looking at this purchase as a stop-gap cheap and sunk cost but one that is economically feasible and allows India to go further in the long term.
It seems like a Paki way of doing things but why not?
USAF boneyards alone should provide a large number no? In a pinch, may be we can get a few from their active inventory considering they are moving on to better things (F-35) and we being newly wed strategic partners and what not?
The F-35 program is 5-7 years late to ramp up so any case for decent aircraft going out is diminished since they would have had higher utilization as per the original plan.
Sure. You can totally re-wing them and completely replace everything inside. The point is, at what cost, and how much capability that actually buys you. For an architecture overhaul to support some of the newer capability (mission computers, new radar, better BVR weapons etc) you'd need to spend quite a bit. Again, we'd know more when the details of the ROKAF F-16's become clearer. So far we know of the cost but not of how many total aircraft will be modernized under that contract.
Surely they can create a relatively economical upgrade - combining a bunch of Israeli equipment/weapons that can find use with other types in the inventory. I'd be looking at this purchase as a stop-gap cheap and sunk cost but one that is economically feasible and allows India to go further in the long term.
If you are going to develop a custom upgrade, buy boneyard aircraft, or those from someone else's inventory and it won't be a simple upgrade suitable for a stop gap solution. Of course one could do it, but I'd be skeptical on cost and what returns one actually ends up getting. The M2K's available are far better options.
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Friday, June 21st, 2019
Richard sits in on the CTV NewsChannel with news anchor Marcia MacMillan to have a look at the weekend's big releases including Pixar's "Toy Story 4," the devilish doll Chuck in "Child's Play," the tuneful coming-of-age story "Wild Rose" and the high-fashion assassin of "Anna."
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Richard has a look at the new movies coming to theatres, including two very different movies starring toys–"Toy Story 4" and "Child's Play"–the coming-of-age story "Wild Rose" and the runway assassin film "Anna" with CFRA Morning Rush guest host Matt Harris.
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A weekly feature from ctvnews.ca! The Crouse Review is a quick, hot take on the weekend's biggest and most interesting movies! This week Richard looks at Pixar's "Toy Story 4," the devilish doll Chuck in "Child's Play" and the coming-of-age story "Wild Rose."
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CHILD'S PLAY: 3 ½ STARS. "rides the line between retro and completely up to date."
"Something is wrong with Chucky," says 13-year-old Andy Barclay (Gabriel Bateman) in the new horror movie "Child's Play." Anyone who grew up in the ten-year Classic Chucky era—1988 to 1998, from "Child's Play" to "Bride of Chucky"—knows exactly what is wrong with the cute red-haired Chucky "Good Guys" doll; that he is actually a murderous piece of plastic containing the soul of a serial killer. Seven movies, a television series, comic books and video games later comes a new Chucky menace, starring Aubrey Plaza and Mark Hamill as the voice of the killer doll.
Plaza is Karen Barclay, a widower and mother of Andy. Looking to make a new start in a new town they relocate. "I know this move has been really touch," she says to him, "but you said you were going to try and make new friends." To help smooth the transition Karen buys Andy a new toy, a robotic Buddi doll that can connect to and control everything. "Remember, it's refurbished," she says, "so it may not work perfectly."
The two become BFFs but playtime comes to an end when strange, deadly things start happening. As the bodies pile up Detective Mike Norris (Brian Tyree Henry) believes the boy and not the toy may be behind all the trouble.
"Toy Story" this ain't.
"Child's Play" takes liberties with the ideas from the original Chucky movies but retains the silly slasher fun that made this franchise so much fun in the first place. By cleverly updating the Chucky's possessed scenario to involve technology gone amok, it's a clever, blood-splattered commentary on our reliance on social media to fill a gap left by personal relationships. Add to that some 80s gore-inspired effects and a "Goonies" style cast of supporting characters and you're left with a film that rides the line between retro and completely up to date.
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Richard sits in on the CJAD Montreal morning show with host Andrew Carter to talk the new movies coming to theatres including two very different movies starring toys–"Toy Story 4" and "Child's Play"–and the coming-of-age story "Wild Rose."


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Another World Cup ends in agony for Neymar and Brazil
Brazil is forced to come to terms with the crushing disappointment of yet another failed mission.
Kazan 07 July, 2018 11:10 IST
Brazilian fans reacts while watching the World Cup match between Brazil and Belgium on a big screen set in Rio de Janeiro. - AFP
Four years after the psychodrama of Neymar's injury and a humiliating World Cup semifinal defeat as host, Brazil is forced to come to terms with the crushing disappointment of a failed mission in Russia. It was not meant to be like this, Tite's side dumped out of the tournament in the quarterfinals at the hands of Belgium, losing 2-1 in Kazan.
It had come to the World Cup determined to confirm its revival following the 7-1 humiliation at the hands of Germany in Belo Horizonte, and there were plenty of reasons for optimism.
With Germany, Spain and Argentina out, and Italy not even at the party, the path looked to be clearing for Brazil to go and win their sixth title. But instead, Tite's side came a cropper the first time it faced another of the contenders and it is Belgium which advances to a semifinal against France.
Tepid run
In the four World Cups since the Selecao won the 2002 tournament in Japan and South Korea, they have been eliminated three times in the quarterfinals. The run to the semis last time around as host is the exception, but fans had been desperate for their team to make up for their disastrous collapse in 2014.
IN PICTURES: Brazil vs Belgium
When Neymar was cut down in the quarterfinal win over Colombia in the Brazilian city of Fortaleza and stretchered off with a fractured vertebrae, the outlook was not good for Luiz Felipe Scolari's side. Yet nobody could have predicted exactly what would follow, with a stricken Neymar absent as Brazil dramatically capitulated to the eventual winner.
It consoled itself with the thought that, four years later, a fit Neymar would be at his peak to lead a new assault for the title on Russian soil. Now 26 and the world's most expensive player, Neymar was fit here, but only just. Brazil's build-up to the tournament was dominated by his battle to recover from an operation on a broken bone in his foot.
Under scrutiny
He goes home after scoring just two goals, his greatest impact on this World Cup being his tears against Costa Rica and, above all, his theatrics. Neymar's response to supposed rough treatment from opposition defenders has been met with ridicule in certain quarters, and sympathy may be in short supply.
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That even applies back home — "Sublime genius or pathetic farce?" read one headline, in weekly magazine Epoca.
He goes the way of fellow superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, although he will still be just 30 by the time the next World Cup comes around in Qatar in 2022.
Tite falls short
In four years it may be a very different Brazil -- after all, Neymar was one of only six survivors in the squad from 2014.
And what of Tite? Such an impressive figure, his record since taking over following the disastrous showing at the 2016 Copa America should not simply be forgotten now. Under Dunga, Brazil had been knocked out on penalties by Paraguay at the quarterfinal stage of the 2015 Copa America, then eliminated in the group stage the following year in the United States.
It is scarcely an exaggeration to say it might not even have qualified for this World Cup had Tite not been appointed.
Even before the tournament began, it was being reported that the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) were keen to tie Tite down for the next four years, through to the World Cup in Qatar.
For now all that matters, for Neymar and the whole of a football-obsessed country, is the agony of another World Cup failure. Soon enough they may turn their thoughts to next year's Copa America on home soil, but nothing compares to a World Cup for the Brazilians, and another one has just slipped away.
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URL: http://www.invisibleweb.com
Fujo Search Engine
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Sam Spade
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SpeechBot
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The Electric Monk finds answers to real English questions.
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Contains information on the latest progress in search engines.
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It's been precisely a month since racing last took place here at Gosforth Park, but the racecourse is set to come back to life with a bang when the tenth Beeswing Ladies Day, sponsored this year by Collingwood Insurance, gets under way tomorrow.
The event, widely viewed as one of the most glamorous sporting and social occasions in the North East, is set to see over 20,000 ladies and gents stepping out in style to enjoy a glass of Pimms or two and some fantastic racing action.
While the ladies will be battling it out in the style stakes to be crowned Best Dressed, there'll be a real competition on the track too.
We have 159 horses entered at this stage so we are guaranteed plenty of runners and riders across the seven race card. Owners and trainers will however be keeping a close eye on the weather as it is fairly unsettled at present following the extended spell of hot weather.
We are currently Good to Firm, Firm in places and the scattered rain showers we've seen this week have been welcomed. It's looking promising for a dry day tomorrow, however there are set to be more covered areas track-side than ever before, so guests will be able to shelter from the elements come rain or shine.
The course is in tip top shape and was in much need of a good drink following the recent heat wave.
The showers have provided some relief to the groundsmen here at Gosforth Park who have had to do a fair bit of irrigating to encourage some repair and to green up the racing surface in the warm temperatures of late.
The month's rest has helped bring the track to its best, which is needed given the busy spell of racing that lies ahead.
We race almost every week between now and mid-September so it needs to be in good condition to cope with the pounding it is likely to get over the coming few meetings as we enjoy a packed summer racing schedule. In wider racing news, we are saddened to hear that our dual John Smith's Northumberland Plate victor is laid up for a while having picked up an injury recently whilst in training.
We hope Tominator makes a full and speedy recovery soon and hope to see him back here next June.
In the meantime, the team here is really looking forward to what promises to be another fabulous Ladies Day.
General admission tickets and limited hospitality places are still available but selling fast.
For further information about Newcastle Racing & Events or to book tickets please visit www.newcastle-racecourse.co.uk or call 0191 236 2020.
:: James Armstrong is clerk of the course at Gosforth Park.


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18,000 Pages Of NASA Archives Uncover JFK's Speech Strategy That Inspired The Moon Landing
Carmine Gallo Senior Contributor
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A man and woman view an exhibit chronicling the life of astronaut Neil Armstrong, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013, at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, where Armstrong was a professor for several years after he walked on the moon. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)
In a trailer for the highly-anticipated film, First Man, starring Ryan Gosling as astronaut Neil Armstrong, scenes from the movie are shown with no dialogue. Instead, we hear John F. Kennedy's words from his Moon Shot Speeches delivered to Congress in 1961 and the following year in a rousing address at Rice University.
Andrew Carton, a management professor at Wharton, analyzed thousands of pages of documents including conversations, speeches and employee interviews to uncover how Kennedy convinced a nation to take the bold steps necessary for the dangerous mission. In the early 1960s, many scientists were skeptical that a moon landing could be accomplished by the end of the decade. How did Kennedy change hearts and minds?
What Carton discovered not only helps us understand the events that led up to the Apollo 11 mission, it gives all leaders a better understanding of the role that words play in galvanizing people to reach audacious goals. Carton found that Kennedy used four communication devices to make a strong connection between a NASA employees' day-to-day role and the ultimate goal. "I'm not mopping floors," a custodian once said, "I'm putting a man on the moon."
Step 1. Kennedy reduced the number of NASA's aspirations to one. Prior to Kennedy becoming president in 1961, NASA's vision was overly broad. The space agency wanted to establish 'superior technology' to 'achieve preeminence in space' and to 'advance science,' etc. Kennedy realized that one goal is better than three or four. He distilled NASA's multi-faceted vision to one target. "Our aim is to develop a new frontier in science," Kennedy said.
Step 2. Kennedy shifted from the aspirational vision to concrete objectives. On May 25, 1961, Kennedy told Congress that "this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the earth." Putting a date on a goal triggers action.
Step 3. Kennedy communicated milestones. From 1961 to the day Neil Armstrong stepped foot on the moon, there were many milestones along the way. The Mercury program put an astronaut in orbit. Gemini achieved the task of docking in space. Apollo was meant to put all of the final elements in place to make the moon landing a reality. Kennedy—and other NASA leaders—created a metaphorical "ladder" of milestones that were clearly articulated and checked-off along the way.
Step 4. Kennedy made the abstract, tangible. Kennedy—a poet and a president—relied on emotional rhetorical techniques to inspire his audiences. For example, in 1962 at Rice University, Kennedy said:
But why, some say, the moon? Why choose this as our goal? And they may well ask why climb the highest mountain? Why, 35 years ago, fly the Atlantic? Why does Rice play Texas? [Kennedy wrote this line in the speech at the last minute. He knew it would fire up the crowd of 40,000 people]. We choose to go to the moon. We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard.
Kennedy used metaphorical language to tie it all together. He compared the moon mission to another famous mission that most people understood and admired at the time: "Many years ago the great British explorer George Mallory, who was to die on Mount Everest, was asked why did he want to climb it. He said, 'Because it is there.' Well, space is there, and we're going to climb it, and the moon and the planets are there, and new hopes for knowledge and peace are there.'"
Kennedy ended his Moon Speech with the metaphor that we would collectively "set sail" on the most "hazardous and dangerous and greatest adventure."
Kennedy also used inclusive pronouns to establish a collective sense of identify and effort. It wasn't about him; it was about "our," "us" and "we." Kennedy used the word "we" forty-five times in his speech at Rice University.
Solving some of the greatest challenges of our time will require big, bold, inspiring goals to make it happen. Kennedy's strategy to fuel the 1960s space program carries a lesson for all leaders who need to rally people around a common goal.
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My love language is creativity, projects, ideas, and making things... I am not someone who naturally is inclined to rest. However, I've learned through ignoring my body, that when I do not prioritize my well-being I end up in a bad place.
After 13 years of giving my all to get ready for my holiday season, I have finally learned how to take a break, before holiday full swing.
This year we did it right. My husband and I left a few days after our Holiday Open House & headed to Waco,TX to my mecca.
We spent a night in Waco & 2 nights in Austin. This year I totally nailed rest & restoration!
1. Rest. We got to Waco at 4:00, had room service at 6:00. I was out for the night by 7:00!!! I feel like we are a part of a society that highly values work at the expense of everything. I am all about working hard, But when I don't listen to my mind, body, & soul. I burn out. When you need to rest, rest.
1. Indulgence. Eat, drink, & be merry! Do it right! Get out of town and get suggestions of awesome places to get immersed in the location & the meal. We did not have one bad meal at on our trip. In Waco, we ate at Magnolia table & the experience did not disappoint!
2. Re-connect. I work long hours to get ready for my show. So does my husband. I do the fun part. He picks up the slack. He is amazing and I am grateful. However, we are ships passing in the night for weeks. I end up feeling emotionally distraught. On this trip I made sure we had conversations where we connected at a heart level. I need to have those deep conversations where we discuss plans and dreams. I can't say enough about how strongly I feel about re-connecting. Life is busy. Being pushed apart by it happens. Make the opportunity to reconnect.
3. Get Lost. Make all of your disappear for a while! I am such an introvert. My ideal vacation includes an incredible book. In fact, I woke up in the middle of the night 2nd night in feeling I needed something, badly... The dork I am, I realized it was a bath & a book!! I asked Luke if I could stay in the room by myself until 11 the next morning so I could lounge, be by myself & read! He obliged! On this trip I read the Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. It was incredible. It made every minute in the airport soulful. It was so moving & sad, I did the ugly cry on the airplane on our flight home.
5. Inspiration. This trip was about all the above, but what was really great and an essential ingredient to my vacations is inspiration. Luke & I have big plans. We have so many ideas for where we'd love to take the greenhouse and seeing how Chip & Joanna have done it in a town not too different from our own was inspiring. We could look at displays together... what they looked like how they were built, the products they offered... and dream about what's next. ... and there's nothing much more exciting to me than that!


Campaigners are celebrating after a major housebuilder was knocked back in its latest bid to build homes on the site of a former school.
Persimmon Homes North Scotland had applied to Dundee City Council for permission to build 62 properties on Gillburn Road, Kirkton, where Kingspark School once stood.
Councillors rejected the proposals, and the company appealed to the Scottish Government.
But a Holyrood reporter has now dismissed the appeal on the grounds that the site had not been earmarked for housing by the local authority.
The appeal could set a precedent for future applications at Kingspark and other sites in similar administrative minefields.
Lynn Watson, of campaign group Save Kingspark for the Community, said: "I'm really happy that the community will finally get its promised greenspace after so long a wait.
"I hope our elected members will now help us have it turned into a valuable community asset.
In its appeal documents, Persimmon had accused councillors of bowing to "public pressure" rather than making an "objective decision" on the site.
Ms Watson said: "The company said it did not believe the Kirkton Partnership's objections represented the community's wishes.
Government reporter Keith Bray, who oversaw the appeal, said the Kingspark site was not part of the city's long-term development plans.
Referring to a council policy which said that land not set aside for housing could be repurposed if it met stated "regeneration" goals, Mr Bray ruled that Persimmon's appeal did not satisfy that requirement.
"Simply developing homes on brownfield land is not enough to satisfy the tests," he said.
A city council spokesman said the local authority was studying the decision.
A spokesman for Persimmon Homes North Scotland said the firm was "disappointed" that the appeal has been rejected.


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Book Tour Review: Going Under by S. Walden
Title: Going Under
Author: S. Walden
Genre: New Adult
Date to be Published: March 19, 2013
Buy It: Amazon | Smashwords | Createspace (paperback)
(This is a New Adult fiction book with mature themes. It contains explicit language and descriptions of sexual violence.)
FREAKING. MIND BLOWING.
MIND BLOWINGLY. INTENSE.
MIND. BLOWN.
I don't how else to say "mind blown" but you get my drift. Yep, this book is definitely one of my favorites now. I stayed up till 4AM reading this and if I didn't have a class in the morning I bet I would've stayed up at the crack of dawn till sleep overtakes me. Going Under is incredibly well written. It tackles sensitive and heavy issues, so be prepared. This isn't for the faint of heart.
Walden is an amazing writer. Right from the get go, the intensity was already building. Throughout the story, Brooke was having flashbacks in her dreams. With every flashback, we're given a glimpse of what happened between her and her bestfriend Beth before she committed suicide. It's like the readers are given an idea of who Brooke really is and what her intentions are with every flashback. She's a bit loony... I'm not kidding. Not that she was psychopath-loony. She just... had a lot of issues. She had to see a shrink to help her deal with her grief and guilt. Now it kind of bothered me at first when she planned on how she'll infiltrate the boys' Fantasy Slut League because it was seriously messed up to even consider it! But then again perhaps her guilt over leaving things unresolved with her bestfriend took over her sanity.
What I loved most about the book was the build up leading to the all the crazy revelations. There was so many twists and turns and what-the-hell kind of revelations that I devoured the book so quickly. The excitement never died down and I was always eager to get to the next chapter to find out more. (Ugh! It is so hard to write a review without spoilers)
Part of what made the build up so freaking amazing were the set of diverse characters. Everybody had secrets (dun dun dun) and everybody had something to contribute. Even the minor characters did. I loved how Brooke was all kickass on the outside but inside she was totally wrecked. Then we have her other bestfriend Gretchen who's so loud and fun and is basically Brooke's compliment. And then there's Ryan... oh goodness.
ALLOW ME THIS MOMENT to gush over Ryan. I love you. You nerdy loner boy who skateboards and gives nuclear......woops. Heh. I don't think I've ever gushed like this over a book boyfriend who's part of a book that's not mainly a love story.
Brooke and Ryan? Freaking. Hot. There was this one particular scene, and I'm not about to spoil it for you because it's too freaking hot, where I totally forgot what the book was about and momentarily wished Brooke would just up and leave her crack down mission so we could have more Ryan time. Let's just say it involves a game controller and Call of Duty. *wags eyebrows*
I loved, really loved, how the love story was incorporated here without having to dwell too much on it. There were tender moments, there were hot moments, and there were WTF-is-happening moments. There was balance in the story and I really appreciated it. I especially liked the ending too. HINT: It involves Brook and Ryan. But don't go skipping to that part or you won't enjoy it as much!!! You have to read their first, erm, encounters.
Okay let's go back. Where was I... Ah yes, the sensitive issue in this book: rape. The boys playing the FSL were all very creepy in an understated way. Like, on the surface they didn't appear so much like psychos but they gave me the creeps nonetheless. It was already insanely nerve-wracking reading chapters where Brooke would find out more about their club, it was even more painful reading the climax of the story but it was beautiful in a way - the intensity was there and it really transformed the book into something else. It's like it isn't even just a story anymore. It's so. Much. More.
I had one of those moments again where I couldn't find the right words to write this review. I tried and I hope I somehow made an acceptable review. It's simply too hard to write a review of a book this amazing because words fail me. S. Walden is an amazing writer - I've said it before and I'll say it again. She took on a really sensitive issue; it's not very easy to write about but she did. I can't wait to read more from her; her stories are the kinds that stick with you for a long time.
This review is based solely on my opinion.
S. Walden
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Book Wookie 20 March, 2013 20:24
I reviewed this book as well and couldn't agree more. The video game scene was one of my favorites. Hot hot hot! Loved the plot, loved the romance, loved Brooke and definitely LOVED Ryan. Rawr! :)
Bark At The Ghouls 21 March, 2013 01:03
I agree, this book was fabulous on every level. Great review and that video game was amazing.
Kirthi 24 March, 2013 10:25
Wow, now I'm really curious. Why haven't I heard of this before? I'm definitely adding this to my TBR! (I'll have to hide the racy cover though, my mum will freak)
Hilarious review! I laughed at the "nuclear" part :D I know what you mean ~wink wink~
-Kirthi


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Father: UConn's Stokes isn't going anywhere
Greg Stokes has heard the rumors about his daughter. Wednesday, he shot them down.
"Kiah is not looking to go anywhere else," Stokes said. "She wants to succeed at UConn."
A 2011 graduate at Linn-Mar High School -- she was the Gazette Female Athlete of the Year that year -- Kiah Stokes is a member of Connecticut's NCAA national-championship team. The Huskies wrapped up the title with a convincing 93-60 rout of Louisville in the title game Tuesday at New Orleans.
"From a father's perspective, to watch your girl fulfill one of her dreams -- to see the joy and enthusiasm in being the best in the country -- you just can't explain it," Greg Stokes said while waiting for a flight home from Detroit.
The 2012 Big East Conference newcomer of the year, Kiah Stokes' contribution level dwindled during her sophomore campaign. She averaged 2.8 points and 3.5 rebounds per game as UConn went 35-4.
A 6-foot-4 post, Stokes collected 14 points and 11 boards in the Huskies' first-round NCAA win over Idaho. She played 20 minutes in that game, but only a combined 27 in the next five tournament games.
Rumors had been circulating around town that Stokes was unhappy and would be leaving UConn.
Kiah Stokes did not immediately return a phone call Wednesday, the day the Huskies were being welcomed home at Storrs.
Greg Stokes said, "I think it would be correct to say that it's been a disappointing season for her. She's been battling (leg and back) injuries.
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"And the mental things, she's had to deal with a lot. (Coach Geno Auriemma) has expectations for everybody, including her, that she has to bring it every time she steps on the floor.
"If she doesn't bring it every day, she's not going to be rewarded with playing time.
"She has the physical skills. That's the easy part. Once she gets the mental aspect, she can be a beast."
The pieces are there for Connecticut to win another title -- or two -- during Stokes' stay in Storrs. Kelly Faris and Caroline Doty are the only key players that depart.
UConn will be the favorite to retain the crown in 2013-14.
"The sky's the limit, and Kiah wants to be part of that," Greg Stokes said.
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Just before 3 a.m. police received a 911 call, but hung up, leading dispatchers to believe she may be in medical distress. Dispatchers traced her call to 8 Thompson Rd., which is where Power Service Concepts is located.
When they arrived the officers interrupted the assault while it was happening. The woman ran to police, but the suspect then held a knife out at them. He was ordered at gunpoint to drop it by officers, but didn't so a Taser was used to subdue him. However, after the Taser the suspect turned the knife on himself and cut his throat.
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♣ Go to the Pumpkin Patch.
♣ Defeat all the monsters (or just keep going on, they'll disappear).
Jack spots Behemoth, who tells him that the monsters have ruined his precious pumpkins, and they have also destroyed the bridge that leads to the other side.
"Hello? Testing, testing!" That is what we hear, and guess who is saying it! Oogie is making another announcement about Jack being back: he is not quite happy about it, especially that Lock and Shock have failed to stop him.
♣ Defeat all the monsters (or wait right where you are until the announcement ends).
♣ Use the Soul Robber to get over the water.
♣ Go on and defeat all the monsters.
In Nightmare mode, if your Soul Robber is LV3, not even the Attic (Hidden Place 2) will be a good place to get a high enough combo count. You will have to get it in Igor's Room (the room at the end of the Runaway Ramp).
There also is a Crystal Skull in Igor's Room.