Counseling with Lauren Appio in New York, NY can help people pleasers and caregivers set healthier boundaries and experience more ease and satisfaction in life.
Do You Put other people's needs first?
When someone close to you is experiencing a crisis, are you the person who jumps in to smooth everything out? Perhaps you devote your time and energy to "fixing" situations, and then feel overlooked or undervalued for your efforts. In the midst of juggling numerous responsibilities, do you sometimes resent spending so much time worrying about other people? Perhaps this frustration then leads to feelings of guilt and shame. Do you often hold back how you really feel because you worry that it will push people away? Perhaps you avoid conflict or disagreements in an attempt to maintain peace, but this only leads to stress and tension, and you can't seem to find any sustainable relief. Do you wish you could understand what is at the root of this exhausting cycle and develop the tools to effectively support your loved ones and yourself?
Being a "people pleaser" can be an all-consuming, frustrating experience, impacting everything from your work performance to your ability to feel solid and secure. On top of your own personal stress, you may be preoccupied with how your loved ones, friends, clients, coworkers, or others are meeting their obligations, coping with their illnesses or addictions, or managing other difficulties, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and on edge. Perhaps you've been asked to back off, which confuses and embarrasses you. Even when your attentiveness is appreciated, you may feel stressed, resentful, and trapped in your obligations to others, wishing for a healthier balance in your life.
If you sacrifice a tremendous amount of your time and personal well-being to attend to others, you are not alone. Looking back on your history, chances are you've been in a situation in which someone close to you has needed additional care and support. Being a people pleaser is an especially common characteristic of professional and family caregivers, adult children of alcoholics (ACOA), and family members or partners of people who experience mental health challenges or are otherwise emotionally taxed. When you're around a person who needs additional support, you adapt by learning how to provide that care. As you become more valuable to that person, your self-esteem and self-worth become connected to your ability to be useful, attentive, and supportive to that person. These traits then trickle into your other relationships. Being caring, dependable, and reliable probably makes you a great person to be around, but being so focused on caring for others can also deplete your energy.
You may have a long history of this behavior—even going back to childhood. However, you can shift your primary function in relationships from being useful to being appreciated for who you are.
Although you may feel frustrated, confused, and overwhelmed right now, help is available. In a supportive, compassionate environment, you can learn to identify patterns that lead to overcompensating behavior and develop practical skills to strengthen all of your relationships, including the one you have with yourself. Together, we can practice effective strategies that can help you express yourself honestly, overcome the desire to rescue others, and create greater peace in your life.
In our meetings, we can identify a new set of relationship boundaries that help you balance respect for your needs and the needs of others. For many people who have people pleasing tendencies, the anxiety that arises when you don't step in to help can be almost unbearable. Using mindfulness-based techniques, you will be able to identify triggers and reduce your stress, so you can stop overextending yourself. As you become more empowered to navigate your relationships in healthy ways, you will also learn to communicate your needs, which will help ensure that you can get them met.
In addition to learning practical methods to better cope with relationship stresses day-to-day, we can explore your family of origin and past relationships to identify the sources of your current challenges. When you're able to identify how these issues have come to be and how they continue to impact your life, you develop greater self-compassion and agency in choosing how you would like to move forward. You will have the opportunity to explore specific challenges you've had with particular people - a parent, partner, or others - and develop insights into their experience. With increased self-awareness and a better understanding of your relationships, you can maintain your empathy for others while also validating your own feelings. In this way, you will learn to influence and care for your relationships differently, by supporting others in a collaborative way, rather than stepping in to fix things for them at all times.
Our work is completely tailored to your needs and therapy goals. I've been working with people pleasers, caregivers, and children of alcoholic parents on codependency issues since I first began my training over ten years ago. With the guidance of an experienced, nonjudgmental therapist, you can come to understand that your self-worth does not depend on your ability to be useful to others. You are valuable just as you are. By having the courage to try new ways of being, you can strengthen your relationships with others, have greater compassion for yourself, and experience more peace in your life.
Isn't taking care of others a good thing?
Providing care and support to others is important and valuable, and it's not my intention to erase those characteristics in you. In our work together, you can learn to maintain balance so you don't exhaust your energy caring for others. We're not usually taught how to find balance in relationships - it's something that most of us have to learn in adulthood. This is especially true for those of us who have loved ones who are highly regarded for their sacrifices to others. And if you believe that everyone deserves care, that includes you! Increasing your attention to your needs allows you have the emotional resources necessary to maintain healthy relationships and care for others in sustainable ways.
I'm worried that I'll lose an important relationship if I change this behavior.
Paying more attention to your needs and practicing self-care does not mean you have to push others away. It's true that people in your life may have to adjust as you try out new behaviors, since they are used to you saying yes to them much of the time or stepping in to take care of things. Part of our work will focus on how to navigate these adjustment periods. As you pursue more balance in your life, you will have the opportunity to truly see the strength and security of your relationships, which will allow you to make informed decisions about how you proceed with them.
Someone close to me is struggling. What will happen if I don't step in and try to fix what is going on?
It's so hard to see someone you care about in pain, and it makes sense that you want to make things better for them. There may be times when it is wise for you to step in. And at the same time, one of the unintended consequences of trying to fix things for other people is that they don't learn skills to handle their own difficulties. When you're able to stand with someone and be an ally rather than take on difficulties for them, you allow that person to cultivate their ability to make decisions, problem-solve, and cope with distress. We can work together to help you confidently make wise decisions about when and how to support others, while also paying attention to your own needs and limits. When you have more energy to devote to yourself, you become more capable of providing the right kind of support—the kind that feels empowering to those around you.
If you're having codependency difficulties, are in need of caregiver support, or want to stop the cycle of people pleasing, please click the button below to schedule a free 20-minute phone consultation with me. I'm happy to address any questions you have about people-pleaser and relationship counseling and my practice located in New York City.
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Battlegrounds Mobile India: Pre-registration begins today, how to register
Pre-registrations for Battlegrounds Mobile India are scheduled to begin today for Android phones. Here's how you can register!
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By Shefali Fernandes On May 18, 2021
Krafton, the premier South Korean video game developer, today announced the date for pre-registrations of BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA. The pre-registrations are set to begin from today, May 18, 2021, and the link will go live from 12 PM. It will start only for Android phone users. Krafton is yet to make an announcement when the registrations will begin for iOS.
Battlegrounds Mobile India would be free for both Android and iOS users.
The game is seen as a replacement for PUBG Mobile. The original game PUBG Mobile was banned in India in September last year along with a number of other Chinese apps due to data privacy concerns under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act. Battlegrounds Mobile India is expected to offer the same game modes as PUBG Mobile, including battle royale, team deathmatch, war, and more. Only people living in India can pre-register.
Here's a guide, if you wish to access the pre-registration:
Go to Google Play Store on your Android phone and search Battlegrounds Mobile India.
Click on the "Pre-Register" button.
You can also simply go to this page and pre-register–Battlegrounds Mobile India on the Play store
The app has announced some specific restrictions for minors for those below 18 years of age. The game will require a stable internet connection. System requirements for the game are: Android 5.1.1 or above and at least 2 GB RAM memory.
The launch date of the game is yet to be announced, however, according to reports, Battlegrounds Mobile India could launch on June 10.
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This year I wanted to do something different than our previous Halloween decor but still didn't want to spend a lot of money. I re-created my summer doormat, but with a Halloween theme. You can find the steps and materials needed below from this previous post.
Decide where you would like your lettering to be (left, right, center, top, bottom) and use tape to create a straight edge as a starting point.
Use the tape guide and place stencil. I started at the bottom left and worked my way up to ensure my letters and spacing would be even. Using the sponge stamper and craft paint, carefully stamp all letters to your mat.
Once all letters are complete and dry, using a small artist brush fill in the letters. The coir of the mat is thick, so lots of paint and filling in helps.
I love this project because there are so many possibilities. It's a quick and easy way to switch up the decor for the season or create a personalized doormat for your family. If you are having a hard time with a saying for a doormat – I'm sharing a few of my favorites.


You've learned a bit on how to get things done, but what about distractions? Distractions are the bane of every worker, learner, and, well, really everyone, and this day and age doesn't make it any easier. Facebook, Twitter, Email, Farmville, etc., are all constantly vying for your attention with new status updates, alerts, and so on and so forth. Basically, it isn't easy to be free of distraction, especially since you're probably already using a computer to read and go through this textbook. Hopefully the next couple pages make it a little bit easier, at least.
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Sara Lumholdt Biography
Posted on Dec 1, 2014, mhb_dmin
Sara Lumholdt is a talented and beautiful personality with gifted voice and outstanding music sense. She is an astonishing singer who has given a lot to the world of music and is one of the greatest singers in world of pop and rock genres.
Born in Stockholm, Sweden, Sara was born on 25th October of the year 1984. 30 years aged Swedish singer was named Sara Helena Lumholdt in her birth but is also well known as Sara Lumholdt or Sara Love, on and off her work. She is a vocalist whose music belongs to pop and rock genres. She has been effectively serving her professional since the year 1998. Previously she was a band member of a famous band named A-Teens with which she was associated from the year 1998-2004. After that she has been working as a Solo artist since the year 2007 and today stands as a lady whose works can never be forgotten.
Today she stands in that height of success that no other can even imagine without dedication and hard work of years and years. She has many associated acts with A-Teens for which she served for several years. Her successful career in A-Teens guided her to take chance to stand as a solo artist and rest remains as a history. She has earned a very considerable fame and image in very considerable age.
Challenging her own abilities and expanding her horizon of working Sara Lumholdt has pushed herself to the height of success she stands today through the dedication and hard work of years. She stands as one of the most successful singers in the world of music. Her great music sense and sensational voice really makes her a sensational singer. Supported by her beautiful face and hot body figure, she is really an astonishing woman with gifted abilities and skills. She has gained decades worth success just as the age of 30.
Some of Discography of Sara Lumholdt: Albums · Summer 2010 "Back to You" Singles, "Let's get Physical", "Glamour Bitch", "First" and "Enemy" There are various songs who won the hearts of millions all around the world and some of them to be mentioned are: Firefly of 2001, Upside Down, Super Trouper of 1999, Happy New Year of 2000, Heartbreak Lillaby of 2003, Cant Help Falling In Love of 2002, Floor Filler of 2002, One of Us of 1999, Dancing Queen of 1999, The Name of the Game of 1999, Gimme Gimme Gimme of 1999, Take a Chance on Me of 1999, … To the Music of 2001, Sugar Rush of 2001, Mamma Mia of 1999, Morning Light of 2001, Slammin' Kinda Love of 2001, Money, Money, Money of 2000, Teens, Shame Shame Shame of 2003, Chiquitita of 2000, S.O.S. of 1999, Closer to Perfection of 2002, All My love of 2001, Glamour Bitch, In the Blink of an Eye of 2002, Under the Sea, This Year of 2002, I Promised Myself, Lay All Your Love On Me of 1999, One Night in Bangkok of 2003, A*Teens Medley and many others.
Her bio is available in wiki along with her works and various details. She too can be followed in various social networking sites like twitter @Sara_Lumholdt which will access her fan to known about her personal details. She is currently dating with Dhani Lennev ald.
Expanding her horizon of success utilizing her abilities and talent she has drawn an irreplaceable place in the world of music. The determination of years has made her stand in the social and economic position she is today. She stands as a role model to those people who seek the light of success through dedication and determination. She sets a perfect example than the success holds no other success than hard work. Dedicated from her very early days, now she stands as an economically well-established singer holding a very handsome amount of net worth.
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A small ship cruise of Alaska's Inside Passage | Hatch Magazine
It's not just a fishing trip. Remember that. There will be plenty of fishing, but it's not just a fishing trip.
As I gazed out over the deep, dark water of southeast Alaska's Inside Passage from the observation deck of the Liseron, a refurbished military minesweeper that now serves as an intimate touring ship that navigates the fjords between Juneau and Sitka, these were the words I kept silently reciting.
It's not just a fishing trip. It's an experience.
It's a tough sell for a dirtbag angler like me. When I fish, I fish. For hours. Dawn to dusk, if possible. I'm the guy who packs and repacks before big trips. That mental checklist is always scrolling in the back of my mind, rooting out forgotten items and double-checking for everything I remembered. For this trip to southeast Alaska, I'd packed my typical "Alaska bag" — a big rolling duffle stuffed with a pair of 7-weights for silvers, and a 4-weight for high-sticking egg patterns and beads for cutthroats and Dollies. My fly boxes were loaded with pink foam Gurglers, bright orange streamers for aggressive char, and a slew of bright magenta Slumpbusters for cohos. I also had a box of hand-painted beads that mimic salmon eggs that sea-run cutthroats and Dollies gobble up like candy. I was ready.
For context, I love southeast Alaska and the Tongass National Forest. I first visited 20 years ago — some friends of mine from Preston, Idaho, purchased a lodge at the northern tip of Prince of Wales Island, and they wanted to include fly fishing in their program. They asked me to come up and spend some time fly fishing the streams, just to see if adding in a day or two of stream fishing for their clients was a worthwhile endeavor. Already, they had a robust saltwater program — guests would take boats out and troll for salmon or go deep for halibut. Like any good entrepreneurs, the lodge owners wanted to get the most out of their business.
What they didn't know was that they'd be introducing me to what I can honestly say is my favorite place on the planet. And it's not like I haven't been around a little. Since that first visit all those years ago, I've traveled the globe chasing fish. But, almost like clockwork, I return just about every summer to southeast Alaska, and to the Tongass where, for some reason, I find a certain amount of peace in the chaos that comes ashore with the salmon.
Several years ago, as a birthday gift to my daughter, I took her with me on one of my almost-annual pilgrimages to the Tongass. We visited Ketchikan, Petersburg and Wrangell, and we did our fair share of fishing. But, on the advice of a pair of really nice ladies who work for the Alaska Rainforest Islands tourism bureau, we built in some non-fishing activities — we watched LaConte Glacier calve into the sea, and saw pods of humpback whales breaching and sounding. We hiked into the Anan Creek observatory, and watched both black and brown bears feed on migrating pink salmon. We walked a beach littered with ancient petroglyphs from Alaska's first people, and we toured Little Norway and stood in awe at its stunning memorial to lost fishermen.
It was an experience.
And here I was again in late summer, immersed in the Tongass, this time with my girlfriend, and this time aboard an intimate touring boat that has the ability to slide into hidden coves and get up close and personal with the landscape — something the giant, homogenous cruise ships with the all-you-can-eat buffets just can't do. As the captain guided the Liseron through a skinny pass and into the Bay of Pillars, I looked down at Toni's face and I immediately recognized that look.
It was wonder. It was awe. It was, "I had no idea there were places this beautiful on this planet." Her eyes were as big as saucers and her mouth moved, but nothing came out. She just took in the moment, knowing that it was likely fleeting, that she may never see this again, so she was going to really see it and burn it on her brain so she'd never forget it.
I was jealous. And I was a little ashamed. After 20 years of coming to this corner of the world, I realized that I was taking it for granted. Somehow, I had become numb to the vistas and the cloud-shrouded peaks. Immune to the awesomeness of the glaciers and the giant cedars growing right up to the salt.
So instead, I watched Toni. I watched her face glow and her eyes scan the world around her as she soaked in the beauty. And then I remembered my first trip—my first look at the Tongass and how small I felt among the mountains and the old-growth timber. I remembered watching in disbelief as uncountable numbers of salmon pushed into rain-fed creeks to spawn, and I remembered the first time I came face-to-face with a bear that was doing the same thing I was doing at the same time and in the same place. I remember that exhilaration. That rush.
Sightseeing (photo: Chad Shmukler).
And then I looked out over the bay and I rediscovered southeast Alaska and remembered what brings me there almost every summer. And I knew it wasn't just the fish. This place is primal and raw. Unspoiled and largely untamed. It is wild. And I fell in love with it all over again.
And that's the Tongass. That's the experience. It took me a day or so to quit jonesing for 12 hours spent traipsing up a salmon stream choked with pink salmon in hopes of hooking a few big Dollies, but I got there.
I'm not a cruiser. In fact, I loathe the idea of being stuck on a floating city, even if it's floating through some amazing places. I also despise the notion that, at every port-of-call, I have to hustle ashore and scare up an "excursion" to go and see or do something that I'm probably going to go and see and do with dozens of other people—and at an added expense.
I just don't get the appeal of a giant floating Golden Corral that I have to share with thousands of others. Call it post-pandemic hangover if you like, but I don't think I'll ever have the desire to stand among hundreds of others and gaze through the sneeze guards at my next meal or wait in line at the bar for the next crappy, sugary cocktail.
Cruise ships. Gross.
But this, I told myself, as we prepared to board the historic Liseron docked neatly among the behemoth cruise ships on the Juneau waterfront … this isn't a cruise ship. And it's not. Built in 1952 in Seattle and later loaned out to the French navy for use as a minesweeper, the Liseron is now a restored piece of maritime lore. It still boasts all of its brass and bronze diamagnetic fixtures that allowed it to carry out its military tasks all those years ago, but it's been lovingly restored into a small touring vessel owned by The Boat Company, a registered non-profit organization that gives weeklong eco-tours of the Inside Passage. Together with its sister ship, the Mist Cove, the Liseron goes back and forth between Juneau and Sitka several times over the course of a summer, plying the waters home to the Indigenous Tlinget people, and the very narrows and fjords sailed by the likes of Capt. James Cook as he tried to find the mythical and unattainable Northwest Passage.
Thanks to a unique permit through the Tongass National Forest, The Boat Company's vessels can slide into hidden little coves and bays, and get almost uncomfortably close to glaciers as they calve into sea. It can maneuver into hidden anchorages, where passengers can then hop into one of four skiffs that sit atop the boat and venture off into the wilds, either to troll for salmon, bottom fish for halibut or to visit one of thousands of Tongass salmon streams, where anglers can set foot on land and chase trout, char and salmon with fly rods or light spinning gear. Skiffs also transport hikers to shore, where, over the course of a morning, they might wander among the old-growth rainforest or summit a high bluff with a view of the sea.
These daily adventures are part of the experience, and there's no elbowing your way through the throngs of matching-belt-and-shoes tourists to make sure you see what you came to see. You're in what you came to see. You can touch it. Feel it. You can experience it.
And, with only 10 staterooms on the boat, you're in one of the wildest corners of America with only 19 other people, in addition to the boat's guides, deckhands and crew. There really isn't anything else like it, and if your goal is to see the best of southeast Alaska over the course of a single week, a trip aboard the Liseron is tough to beat.
Again, this took some getting used to. If it had been my call, I'd have hopped on a skiff with my fishing buddy Chad, and we'd have spent all day, every day, chasing trout, char and salmon in the uber-productive waters that flow into the sea from the rainforest.
But … it wasn't up to me.
This isn't just a fishing trip. Repeat after me. This isn't just a fishing trip.
Our first full day on the Liseron was eventful. And I didn't cast a single fly rod. Instead, the captain guided the boat through a narrow pass, carefully navigating around giant icebergs, and then stopped within what I would suspect is half a mile from the brilliant, glow-in-the-sun Dawes Glacier at the head of Tracy Arm. Then, all 20 of the boat's guests — and after having spent our first evening on the boat sharing a meal, drinking wine, sipping cocktails and swapping stories, everyone was on a first-name basis — boarded the skiffs and ventured even closer. Our guide, Adam, motored the small craft through the ice floes, bumping a few of the bigger bergs oh, so gently.
Glacier viewing (photo: Chad Shmukler).
And then Kelly, Chad's wife, caught a glimpse of the first of what turned out to be dozens, if not hundreds, of harbor seals resting atop the floating sheets of calved glacier ice. They seek shelter from predators among the glacial floes, and it's one of the most dependable places to see the blubbery pinnipeds.
The joy was palpable. Both Kelly and Toni took turns pointing out new and bigger harbor seals they'd spotted, and they both reached over the edge and touched the ice floating in the sea. The guides, too, got in on the action, and collected a few large blocks of crystal clear ice — that night, our cocktails would be served over chipped leavings of the glacier that formed during the last Ice Age some 20,000 years ago.
Cocktails, anyone? (photo: Chad Shmukler)
During our time among the ice, the glacier calved a half-dozen times, with giant shelves of ice breaking off the main body of the glacier and tumbling into the water amid a mighty roar. The events elicited applause from our fellow passengers in the nearby boats, and the waves from the splashing ice lifted and dropped the little skiffs as they rolled by. I remembered back to the first time I'd witnessed this, and I remembered again just how small Alaska can make a person feel. And getting as close as we got and being able to see it happen before our eyes … the power of the moment was impressive. For 20 passengers on the Liseron, it'll be something they'll never forget.
Over the years, I've largely eliminated from my storage area the spinning gear that I used as a kid, choosing instead to explore the intricacies of fly fishing from an experiential perspective. Until last fall, when I purchased a pop-up ice fishing shanty and a couple of short and supple ice-fishing rods, I could honestly tell folks, when they asked, that "I don't own a spinning reel, and I wouldn't have the first clue how to use one."
It's not exactly a true statement. I can operate the bail and make a decent cast, and I can keep my thumb on the spool of a baitcaster, but, generally speaking, spin-fishing isn't my thing. But on the Liseron, one of the things we wanted to do was fish for halibut and salmon in the salt. Certainly, we could have extracted a few fish from the creeks and streams on a fly-fishing excursion, but The Boat Company asks fly anglers to practice catch-and-release — the overarching thought is that the fish that make it to the freshwater ought to have a fighting chance at spawning, and it's tough to argue with that.
But in the salt? Fair game. Within the legal regulations put forth by the state of Alaska, of course. And that meant trolling and bottom fishing — using baitcast reels. If we were to bring any fish home, I'd have to make an exception to my otherwise strict personal rule, and I'd have to not only use baitcast and spinning gear, I'd have to kill a few fish.
But there's nothing — nothing — more delectable than halibut, rockfish and salmon that you pull off the floor of the ocean yourself. So, that first afternoon, after returning to the boat from "glacier day," and after we'd reached our anchorage for just the second night aboard the Liseron, Toni, Kelly, Chad and I boarded a skiff and dropped lines deep for bottom fish to hopefully get a good start on a couple of boxes of fish we could take home.
And we caught a few fish in the crazy-deep waters along the Inside Passage, including a few that looked downright terrifying, like a saltwater sculpin with venomous spines. We did manage a few dusky rockfish, but we opted to return them to the sea — we really wanted halibut and silver salmon, but it wasn't meant to be that first day on the salt. It really didn't matter. Because, again, we weren't among a throng of tourists or maneuvering through some port-of-call in search of the perfect t-shirt for the grandkids. We were floating over kelp beds, keeping count of the sea lions we'd seen and keeping an eye out for humpback whales. We were in the vacation. Not just on one.
Photo: Chad Shmukler
The next morning, Kelly and Toni opted for a hike along an old logging road on the Tongass. Chad and I joined Adam and ventured through a hidden bay, home to dozens of curious and playful sea otters, en route to a small salmon stream that flowed from the forest and into the sea.
Fly fishing on a Tongass National Forest creek (photo: Chad Shmukler).
When we arrived, the tide was just turning and starting to move in. So we walked up the creek into the trees on what turned out to be a gorgeous sunny day in the rainforest. The little creek was choked with migrating pink salmon — schools of the fish were thousands strong. Had we wanted to, we could have cast to pinks all morning, but we were more interested in hunting for bigger cohos. And, in time, as the tide pushed in, we saw some silvers moving up the creek among the throngs of pinks. Silvers are the most acrobatic of the five species of Pacific salmon, and I think they might be the tastiest, too, although some would argue that sockeye, given their diet of plankton and krill, hold up better on the grill.
But we weren't "meat fishing" — the tug of a coho fresh from the salt is remarkable, and that's what we were after.
And, of course, we hooked a lot of pinks and I managed to tie into a big late-run chum. I broke three slivers off seconds into the fight, leaving me a bit flustered and questioning my tippet choices. But, again, it was a visual experience — just seeing the fish pushing into the creek that, at low tide, was probably only a foot deep in most places and maybe 30 feet across is something to behold.
I've fished hundreds of salmon streams on the Tongass over the years, and I never tire of the sight of salmon, backs out of the water, rushing toward their spawning waters and their eventual demise. And, no, we didn't spy any bears on the creek — we made sure to make plenty of noise to let the big mammals know we were there — but we saw plenty of bear sign and spotted more than a few fresh-from-the-creek pinks that lay eviscerated in the streamside grass.
The offending bear may not have been there when we were there, but I'd bet it heard our boat pull up and then ghosted into the trees until our fishing was done.
Aboard the Liseron
The Liseron has a personality all her own. Originally built in the early 1950s to seek out and remove explosive mines from the sea from wartime maneuvers, the boat was acquired by The Boat Company in 1989, and is now outfitted as an intimate touring craft that can go just about anywhere a giant cruise ship can't. She's small and maneuverable, but surprisingly spacious. If you choose, you can absolutely find solitude on board.
The M.V. Liseron (photo: Chad Shmukler).
But the design of the boat encourages passengers to gather and take in the journey together — with three forward observation decks and ocean-facing staterooms for every passenger, it's tough to not cross paths with others on the boat. Additionally, the comfortable salon — where passengers gather for naturalist presentations, appetizers and cocktails — is a great place to come together and talk about the day's adventures. It comes equipped with a small library of books about the history of the Inside Passage, the Tongass National Forest and the flora and fauna of the region. Additionally, there's a sturdy table that members of our group used almost daily to play board games or cards.
The boat's rear dining room, sheltered from the inevitable rain by heavy-duty, see-through sheeting, might be the most ideal setting from which to enjoy a wonderful sunset dinner, complete with good Northwest wine and good company. The Liseron's kitchen crew stays busy almost around the clock, putting together a big, family style breakfast and, unless you're eating off the boat over lunchtime, two plated meals a day that feature everything from locally sourced seafood to delectable beef, pork and poultry.
Once passengers are on board, they generally have the run of the place, and with three decks and an open invitation to pop into the bridge and chat with the captain, it's easy to find a view that works for just about everyone. Everywhere you look, the view is breathtaking.
The staterooms are small, but functional, and each comes with its own full bathroom, a queen-sized bed and a closet to stow luggage. But, honestly, we spent so little time in them … they were a place to sleep and, occasionally, grab an afternoon nap as the captain sought out a new anchorage for the next day's adventures.
The main parlor on the M.V. Liseron (photo: Chad Shmukler).
And those adventures happen thanks to great service from friendly crew members and knowledgeable guides who handle everything from the fishing knots to the table service. The crew of the Liseron was attentive and thoughtful. They did a great job keeping everyone safe and happy and their work was unobtrusive. They were quick to answer questions, share their thoughts and explain everything about the boat, the route we were planning to take and what to expect in terms of excursions coming up the next day.
By week's end, they were every bit a part of the adventure as our fellow passengers, and, what's more, they seemed to really enjoy the experience, too.
If you're a die-hard fly fisher, and all you want to do is chase salmon, trout and char in coastal streams, this may not be the trip for you. But if you're traveling with a significant other or with the family — of the 20 of us on the Liseron for a week, 14 were from one group of family and friends — and you're willing to take in some new experiences, a trip with The Boat Company on the Liseron or her sister vessel, the Mist Cove (a slightly larger, custom-built replica of the Liseron), isn't just a small-ship Alaskan Cruise, it's the anti-cruise of the Inside Passage. It might be the best way to actually see and experience southeast Alaska with daily opportunities to become immersed in the place.
A humpback whale breaches alongside the M.V. Liseron (photo: Chad Shmukler).
Over the course of a week, our group of four fished two salmon streams; chased halibut, salmon and rockfish on three separate afternoons; watched a family of brown bears walk along the beach from the sea kayaks we manned; pulled crab pots burgeoning with Dungeness crabs from the bottom of the ocean; watched humpback whales breach from the sea right off the bow of the boat; hiked to the top of a mountain overlooking Red Bluff Bay; and got up close and personal with massive glaciers, harbor seals, sea lions and sea otters.
It was a smorgasbord of experiential tourism, and we didn't have to fight the crowds, fork over extra cash for excursions or have to rush back to meet the ship so it could leave for the next port of call.
And we never really "cruised." Sure, there were afternoons where the captain needed to put in some nautical miles, but, for the most part, the boat kind of ghosted in and out hidden passes. Most mornings found us drifting within sight of new waterfall cascading off the cliffs into the ocean, and by lunchtime, we were either on a skiff on a new adventure, or arriving at our anchorage and preparing to go and do something, be it fishing, crabbing, kayaking, hiking or glacier viewing.
And if we wanted some down time, we didn't have to do anything at all. Many passengers were more than content to hang out on the observation deck and gaze through binoculars in hopes of seeing a whale or watching the beach at low tide, when bears tend to wander down to the water and look for clams and mussels.
The moments to remember
We spent one afternoon fishing deep for halibut, and we were enjoying the endeavor. Between the four of us we'd managed to almost catch our daily limit, but Kelly caught the fish of the trip — a 120-pound beast of a halibut that we carefully returned to the ocean. The fish was so big that she had to hand the rod off to Chad just to spell her arms, and moments later, Chad returned the rod to her, flexing his hands and stretching out his wrists.
"That damn thing is huge!" he said.
The giant fish finally made an appearance, much to the delight of everyone on board. Adam declared it the biggest fish of the summer, and Kelly beamed. Even for a fly fisher, the moment was pretty cool. The hook came out quickly, and giant fish settled back down to the ocean floor, wiser for the experience.
Sea-kayaking the Inside Passage from The Boat Company's M.V. Liseron (photo: Chad Shmukler).
But if you asked everyone on the skiff that day what the best part of the fishing excursion was, the fish might not have registered. We were floating on quiet water in the fog — the kind of weather that just amplifies every sound. I was paying attention to the tip of my rod, waiting for that tell-tale dip so I could set the hook and hopefully bring in another halibut, when Toni elbowed me in the ribs.
"You hear that?" she asked. I hadn't heard it, whatever it was.
"I think that's a whale," she said. And then I did hear it — that giant exhale accompanied by certain spray. It's unmistakable.
But in the fog, there was no telling where it had come from. The big animal breached again, and the exhale was loud, as if it was almost upon us. Then another breathy breach. Two whales.
We gazed off into the fog, hoping to catch a glimpse.
Then, almost as if we'd ordered it up, a ray of sunshine burst through the low clouds just as the two humpback whales broke the surface, not 50 yards from the boat.
"I think we're too close," Toni whispered. "What if they tip us over?"
I knew this was unlikely, but how does one explain that to someone who's never seen a whale before this trip, and certainly never seen one this close. We just sat there, quietly watching as the massive mammals moved on by, not bothered in the least by the presence of four anglers and their guide watching their every move.
I looked at Toni, and her face was full of wonder again — she'd later call the trip on the Liseron the best week of her life.
And I think that's what makes this trip so special, even for someone who lives and breathes fly fishing. Yeah, I got to cast a bit, and I caught a few fish, both on the fly rod and the deep-sea rig. And it was fun — it really was.
And the Liseron was the ideal home base for an adventure so worthwhile, every one of us on the boat wanted to make the turn in Sitka and head back to Juneau over the course of the next week.
But the best part? I loved watching others fall in love with my favorite place — and truly appreciating everything about it. No, I'll never forget the first time I visited the Tongass. It's the reason I keep coming back.
But I'll also never forget watching Toni's face light up at the sights and sounds of the Inside Passage, or the little tear running down Kelly's cheek as she sat in a skiff surrounded by dozens and dozens of seals lounging on the ice.
Like me, they get the majesty of the place … there's nowhere else like it. Already, Toni is talking about going back next summer.
"Maybe we can do some more fishing?" she asked.
Now you're talking.
Choosing a voyage
The Boat Company and its two vessels — the Liseron and Mist Cove — sail alternating routes between Juneau and Sitka, Alaska beginning each year on May 15 and ending the second week of September. Though voyages in the heart of summer tend to be the most in demand, there's really no wrong time to go. Average daily high temperatures in May and September differ by only a few degrees from their June, July, and August counterparts.
Due to the number of large (massive) ship cruises that operate out of Juneau and Sitka, both cities are incredibly well served by flights from dozens of domestic U.S. and international locations.
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A wonderful poem using Tennyson as the core. Your choice of phrases is always imaginative and creates images that are stories in themselves.
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The journey of IVF is a constant waiting game when you are in the throes of it; waiting for the right day in the cycle to begin birth control, the 10 or 30 days of medications and injections, the date of the transfer/conception and then the torturous two week wait for the first pregnancy test. There always seemed to be tons of support for this timeline. However, the doctors and all the message boards never seemed to prep you enough for the dates that will haunt you forever, the would have been birth date and first birthday, etc. The dates of the 'never to be's' are seared into my brain; August 31st and December 21st.
I am sure, to many people they were just embryos, eight cells of Chad and I implanted into our surrogate's uterus, never to be born. But to us they were our babies, our future dreams.
We transferred two embryos the first round of IVF, making them due August 31st, 2012. We transferred our last chance at a family the second round, giving us the due date of December 21st, 2012. To us, these dates will forever, and always, be seared into our hearts and minds.
Today marks our last never to be first birthday. And with it I feel the universe; sad, mad and bitter, but more than that I also feel happiness, contentment and peace. Today I feel a sense that everything is right in my world, it is as it needs to be. It isn't fair or unfair, perhaps just unlucky. Nonetheless, it is still very sad. But within this universe and space, I must choose to find my thriving acceptance.
I will tell you, we tried to have children; we tried really hard with lots of money, pain and love, but it was never our dream to have.
I will tell you they were my children never to be mine on this physical earth.
I will tell you I'm an ever evolving, and sometimes not so pretty, work in progress in accepting my childfree life.


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Fish and Wildlife Commission has statutory authority to provide by rule for is suance of special ceremonial hunting permits for specific tribes that are not otherwise allowed under hunting and fishing agreement between federal and state governments and that tribe. Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon v. Department of Fish and Wildlife, 244 Or App 535, 260 P3d 705 (2011)
ATTY. GEN. OPINIONS: Commission authority to restrict use of boat ramp it locates on state land, (1971) Vol 35, p 900
Gutting and dressing deer killed by another is not hunting. State v. Hoygaard, 59 Or App 473, 651 P2d 168 (1982)
ATTY. GEN. OPINIONS: Activities and services constituting "guiding" services within meaning of this section, (1978) Vol 39, p 359; jurisdiction of Fish and Wildlife Commission over nonindigenous wildlife, (1979) Vol 39, p 728; jurisdiction of Fish and Wildlife Commission over nonindigenous wildlife, (1994) Vol 47, p 169, overruling in part (1979) Vol 39, p 728
See annotations under ORS 496.010 in permanent edition.
ATTY. GEN. OPINIONS: Jurisdiction of Fish and Wildlife Commission over nonindigenous wildlife, (1979) Vol 39, p 728; Department of Fish and Wildlife's obligation to regulate wildlife populations on private and public lands in manner consistent with primary use intended by landowner, (1980) Vol 41, p 1; jurisdiction of Fish and Wildlife Commission over nonindigenous wildlife, (1994) Vol 47, p 169, overruling in part (1979) Vol 39, p 728
See also annotations under ORS 496.175, 496.185, 496.235, 496.405, 496.410 and 496.505 in permanent edition.
This provision does not limit Fish and Wildlife Commission's broad statutory authority to promulgate rules that commission considers necessary and proper to implement wildlife policies. Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon v. Department of Fish and Wildlife, 244 Or App 535, 260 P3d 705 (2011)
See annotations under ORS 496.190 and 496.215 in permanent edition.
496.172 to 496.182
ATTY. GEN. OPINIONS: Responsibility of Fish and Wildlife Commission under Endangered Species Act when declaring fishing season, (1995) Vol 47, p 232
Statement issued by federal agency is incidental take statement and must be issued to federal agency whose actions may impact federally listed species, not letter written by federal agency to plaintiffs about potential consequence of plaintiffs' actions. Bradley v. Dept. of Forestry, 262 Or App 78, 324 P3d 504 (2014), Sup Ct review denied
Immunity is subject to requirement that person act in good-faith belief that person is enforcing game laws or exercising duties or privileges. Dickens v. DeBolt, 288 Or 3, 602 P2d 246 (1979)
To rely on immunity defense under ORS 30.265, agency must show that employees instituting action were authorized to enforce wildlife laws and were acting pursuant to that authorization. Franke v. State Department of Fish and Wildlife, 166 Or App 660, 2 P3d 921 (2000)
Where there was no evidence that defendant's weapon was used to kill animals, it was error to order weapon forfeited. State v. New, 113 Or App 88, 830 P2d 614 (1992)
The phrase "knowingly unlawful killing" in this statute imports a standard of intent to cause a killing of fish and does not establish a standard of negligence. State ex rel State Game Comm. v. Gold Hill Irr. Dist., 18 Or App 99, 523 P2d 1287 (1974), Sup Ct review denied
Where defendant was charged with unlawful possession of raptor under ORS 498.002 for having dead red-tailed hawk in freezer, trial court erred in ordering defendant to pay restitution based on damages under this section, which does not supply values of wildlife for purposes of assessing restitution under ORS 137.106. State v. Shockey, 285 Or App 718, 398 P3d 444 (2017)
Transactional immunity is self executing only when witness is subpoenaed by state, not when subpoenaed by defendant. State v. Gorham, 121 Or App 347, 854 P2d 971 (1993), as modified by 123 Or App 582, 859 P2d 1201 (1993), Sup Ct review denied
LAW REVIEW CITATIONS: 51 OLR 573 (1972)
See also annotations under ORS 496.990 in permanent edition.
ATTY. GEN. OPINIONS: Violators subject to imprisonment, (1976) Vol 37, p 1068; Criminal liability for commercial fishing licenses issued in return for N.S.F. check, (1981) Vol. 42, p 156


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Right to freedom of expression in Myanmar must be guaranteed, UN expert urges military coup leader
In an open letter to Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, UN-appointed independent expert on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Tom Andrews, wrote "this is literally a matter of life or death" for those who believe they can freely exercise this right, "without fear of attack."
Junta leader Min Aung Hlaing led the coup that brought down the democratically elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi, on February 1.
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On 24 April, Mr. Hlaing met leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Jakarta where he was urged to immediately halt the "military violence" against protesters and to release detained civilian leaders.
In the letter, Mr. Andrews highlighted that at the conclusion of the meeting, Mr. Hlaing had "reportedly agreed" to an "immediate cessation of violence in Myanmar."
"This is an imperative first step toward ending a crisis that has already cost more than 750 lives, including the lives of young children, at the hands of Myanmar's security forces", he wrote.
Since the coup, the people of Myanmar have been holding near-daily peaceful protests across the country calling for the restoration of democracy.
They "need and deserve to know if it is your intention to honor this commitment," said the UN rights expert, who emphasized that this includes the "right to open opposition to your actions, without fear of injury, death or arbitrary arrest".
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Mr. Andrews also appealed to Myanmar's de facto leader to "promptly and unconditionally release all political prisoners detained since 1 February", reminding Mr. Hlaing of the appeals by ASEAN leaders, including Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.
He urged the military leader to immediately accept a visit from the Special Envoy of the ASEAN Chair and allow the Special Envoy access to "all parties concerned," including Myanmar President Win Myint and State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi.


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Ryan Scott Blinston. Photo: Butte County DA
OROVILLE, Calif. - A tree trimmer in rural Northern California was found guilty in a series of throat-slashing attacks that left three people dead, prosecutors announced Wednesday.
A jury in Butte County on Tuesday found Ryan Scott Blinston, 37, guilty of murder, attempted murder and arson, the Tehama County District Attorney's office said. Blinston, of Oroville, faces a mandatory term of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Blinston was working for a tree-trimming service when in 2020 he returned to the clients' homes in Butte and Tehama Counties, north of Sacramento, after the work was completed and slashed the throats of the residents, prosecutors said.
In May 2020, he attacked Loreen Severs, 88, of Los Molinos in Tehama County and her husband, Homer Severs, 91. Homer Severs survived the attack but died that December of an unrelated illness, authorities said.
Blinston was also charged in the killing of Sandra George, 82, and an acquaintance, Vicky Cline, 57, both of Oroville in Butte County. He was also charged with torching Cline's car.
The District Attorney for Tehama and Butte counties agreed to combine the charges and have the case tried in Butte County, prosecutors said.
Blinston was arrested before dawn on June 14, 2020 — about a week after Cline vanished — by a Butte County sheriff's SWAT team that had tracked him to a motorhome in heavily wooded and isolated Brush Creek, where authorities planned to arrest him on suspicion of burning Cline's car, prosecutors said.
The team approached the motorhome and heard the muffled screams of a man inside and loud banging on the outside of the motorhome. The banging turned out to be Blinston attempting to get into the motorhome with a hatchet, prosecutors said.
Blinston ran into the woods, refused to drop the hatchet and was captured after a short struggle and the use of a stun gun and pepper spray, authorities said.
Blinston had met the 50-year-old owner of the motorhome earlier and then stayed over because he told the man he was afraid to leave after dark because of bears, the resident told authorities.
The man said he was sleeping when he awoke to find Blinston attacking him with a knife, prosecutors said.
Blinston slashed his neck but the man said he was able to kick him out of the motorhome and lock the door. A medic treated the seriously injured man and he was airlifted to a hospital, they said.
The SWAT team may have saved the man's life, prosecutors said, because the isolated area had no cellphone service and it was unlikely anyone would have heard the man's cries for help.
Prosecutors didn't mention a motive for the crimes other than to say robbery was not a motivating factor.
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For an often-overlooked, "small market" franchise tucked away in the Northern Midwest, the Milwaukee Bucks are awfully accomplished. In 42 seasons, the Bucks have won their division 13 times, played in seven conference finals, made a pair of trips to the Finals and won a title- led by two of the ten best players in NBA history.
Speaking of which, quite a few outstanding players have suited up for the Bucks, including three Hall-of-Famers (Lew Alciondor/Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Oscar Robertson, Bob Lanier), a future Hall-of-Famer (Ray Allen) and a deserving franchise great who's likely to miss out (Sidney Moncrief).
While the early 1970s marked the franchise's high point, the Bucks have hardly been anonymous since. You which team had the third best winning percentage for the decade of 1980s, trailing only the Lakers and Celtics? Yep, the Milwaukee Bucks. And they made the conference finals three times.
While the 1990s were pretty tough, the Bucks bounced back to reach the 2001 Eastern Conference Finals. And sure, there have been a few lean years since, but if the 2009-10 season is any indication, Andrew Bogut and Brandon Jennings have sparked a new era of NBA prosperity in Milwaukee.
Robertson took offense to being traded away by the Cincinnati Royals late his career, but reinvented himself in Milwaukee as a great veteran complement to a young Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. That 1970 trade proved to be a stroke of luck for the Big O, enabling him to finally win his first championship ring, and come very close to adding a second.
After spending the early part of his career as the NBA's ultimate statistical wonder, famously averaging a triple-double in 1961-62 and coming close in each of his first six seasons, Robertson quickly adapted to being the second option. While his numbers dipped, Oscar still averaged 19.4 ppg, 5.7 rpg and 8.2 apg in his first season with the Bucks, while assuming more of a pure point guard role. It must have been a dream playing alongside the unstoppable Lew Alcindor (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar), whom Oscar helped to 31.7 ppg, which along with 16 rpg won him his first of six MVP trophies.
In 1970-71, Alcindor and Robertson powered the Bucks to a league best 66–16 record, including a then-record 20-game win streak. Both the Bucks and Oscar were equally great in the postseason, as the team won 12 of 14 games, including a four-game sweep of the Baltimore Bullets in the 1971 Finals. Meanwhile Oscar averaged 18- 5- 9 en route to his first ring. In his 47 postseason games as a Buck, Robertson averaged a solid 16 ppg and 8.5 apg.
Though his numbers tapered off with each successive season, Oscar continued to play a major role in the Bucks' success- the team won at least 59 games and a division title in each of his four seasons. However, it wasn't until his last season (1973-74) that Oscar would return to the Finals, falling one win shy of a second ring, as the Celtics won in seven games.
An extremely important off-the-court note from Robertson's time in Milwaukee that may also rank as his greatest NBA achievement: In 1970, Robertson, as President of the Players Association, filed an antitrust suit against the NBA, leading to a reform of the league's free agency system as well as the draft. The suit delayed the proposed ABA-NBA merger for six years, and resulted in far greater freedom and higher salaries for all future NBA players.
The next time a guy has a joyous press conference to celebrate a $100 million free agent deal, it would be nice to see him thank the Big O, no?
This case, combined with his vital role in the franchise's lone championship that won the Big O this spot. Despite the legendary name, late in his career Robertson's numbers with the Bucks don't differ greatly from Sam Cassell's (19 ppg, 4 rpg, 7.2 apg in 313 games), or those of the legendary Eric Mudoch (14- 3.2- 6.8).
Remember the Bucks of the 1980s that made the conference finals three times and trailed only the Lakers and Celtics in winning percentage? Sidney Moncrief was their leader.
Among fans, Sidney Moncrief is one of the most underappreciated players not only of his era, but is held in the highest regard by numerous greats that squared off against him. Among others, Charles Barkley, Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan have all expressed their strong admiration for Moncrief who was the best two-way perimeter player of the early-1980s. Not only was he blessed with outstanding athleticism and versatility, Moncrief was the ultimate "hustle guy," especially on the defensive end, where would earn back-to-back Defensive Player of the Year awards (1982-83 & 1983-84).
While his overall numbers with the Bucks are impressive, from 1982-86, Moncrief's prime healthy years, he was a fixture in the top-tier of NBA two-guards, averaging 21 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 4.7 apg. From 1982-86, he was selected to five consecutive All-Star teams, named to the All-NBA first team in 1982-83, and All-NBA 2nd Team and All-Defensive 1st Team four times each.
Moncrief was the face of the 1980s and remains in the top five in franchise history in games played (695; 2nd), minutes played (22,054; 2nd), assists (2,689; 2nd), points (11,594; 3rd) and steals.
Statistically, Ray Allen (19.6 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 3.8 apg, 1.2 spg in 494 games), who also led the Bucks to the conference finals, would get the nod here, but Moncrief was essentially a one-team guy and simply meant too much to the franchise in the most competitive era in league history.
Rounding out a pretty solid three-man race here is Michael Redd, whose gorgeous left jumper seemed destined to one day win this spot. In his time with the Bucks, Redd has a been fantastic, averaging 20 ppg, 4.3 rpg and making 999 3-pointer (hitting 38.4%). However, a string of injuries have turned him into an occasional contributor, while a mammoth contract has transformed him into little more than cap relief on July 1, 2011.
Johnson was selected third overall by the Bucks in the 1977 draft. This proved a wise selection, as Johnson went on to become a three-time All-Star, was selected to the 1978-79 All-NBA Team and was one of best forwards of the early 1980s. Johnson teamed with Sidney Moncrief for a string of excellent Bucks' team that won five straight division titles from 1980-84 and made consecutive trips to the conference finals in 1982-83 and 1983-84.
Johnson averaged 20+ ppg in five of his seven seasons, including a career-high 25.6 ppg in 1978-79. During his run Milwaukee, Johnson was not only one of the league's best scoring small forwards, but perhaps the NBA's best frontcourt ballhandler as well.
Following the 1984 season, Marques Johnson was traded to the Los Clippers in exchange for a trio of player that included fellow stud SF, Terry Cummings. Cummings, the man for whom Johnson was traded, is the primary competition here and comes in a close second. Cummings spent five seasons with the Bucks, averaged 19.4- 7.8, made two All-Star teams, and played a major role in leading the Bucks to the 1986 Eastern Conference Finals.
A relatively weak lot to pick from here, but let's not forget how good this guy was. Baker spent four seasons (three of them excellent) on some forgettable teams in Milwaukee. He developed into a consistent 20- 10 guy and earned an All-Star selection in each of his last three seasons with the Bucks.
In his short prime, Vin Baker was one of the NBA's best and most athletic big men. Baker was one of the first of the modern crop of athletic big men who combine rebounding and inside scoring with athleticism and a mid-range jumper. Sadly his career was derailed by emotion problems and alcoholism, but in the first five seasons, Vin Baker was basically Chris Bosh.
At his best, how good was Vin Baker? Put it this way: following the 1997 season, Baker was given a seven-year, $86 million contract- and at the time no one thought it was crazy. Sure, it didn't take long for that opinion to gain steam, but you get my point, right? Right?
Arguably the greatest player in NBA history, Kareem was an absolute force with the Bucks. As good as he was after arriving in L.A., Kareem's peak in terms of individual dominance came in his time in Milwaukee.
Six All-Star selections, four All-NBA selections and three MVP awards in six seasons. Never averaged less than 27 ppg or 14 rpg, and produced one of the great statistical seasons by a center in 1971-72 when he averaged 34.8 ppg, 16.6 rpg and 4.6 apg while playing in 81 of 82 games, averaging over 44 minutes per game. And in the playoffs? He was every bit as good, averaging 29.7 ppg and 16.7 rpg in 57 postseason games. Not bad.
Not only was Kareem statistically dominant in Milwaukee, his Bucks teams won 56+ games in each of his first five seasons, capturing four division titles. On top of all that, in his second season, he joined forces with Oscar Robertson to bring Milwaukee its only title.
Hey, LeBron… now that's how you leave a city!


You might be an accountant and think you sell book-keeping and tax services, but in your customer's mind they are buying insurance — because you know what you're doing they don't have to worry about improper tax filings and IRS troubles. Or maybe you sell sporting goods, or at least that's what you think. Your customers might be buying an outdoor adventure.
One of the mistakes of small business advertising is that it is often simply a list of products and features. But everybody has a product for sale, and nobody really buys a feature. They buy solutions and benefits, and sometimes an escape or an experience.
So ask yourself, what is it you really sell?
Jeff's Jewelry – More Than Jewelry from Mike Mayfield on Vimeo.
Awesome post. Such a true concept that gets overlooked most of the time. In the end, most people are buying experiences.


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Smash Cast
Smash Cast Radio
Plays Smash Cast along with similar artists like:
Glee Cast, The Treblemakers, Amy Adams, Michelle Pfeiffer, Renée Zellwege…
Daniel Huttlestone
Das Sound Machine
Galt MacDermot
Stations With Smash Cast
Contemporary Pop Hits
Plays a mix of contemporary pop hits by your favorite artists.
Sophie Milman, Ellie Goulding, Adele, Idina Menzel, Michael Buble, Adam Lambert…
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From Smash Cast
Call Me (Smash Cast Version)
Crazy Dreams (Smash Cast Version)
Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Smash Cast Version)
A Song For You (Feat. Will Chase)
Beautiful (Smash Cast Version) (Feat. Katharine Mcphee)
Let Me Be Your Star (Smash Cast Version) (Feat. Katharine Mcphee & Megan Hilty)
The National Pastime (Smash Cast Version) (Feat. Megan Hilty)
It's A Man's Man's Man's World (Smash Cast Version) Feat. Katharine Mcphee)
Let's Be Bad (Smash Cast Version) (Feat. Megan Hilty)


Bordered by 28th Street on the west Valmont Street on the north and Baseline Road on the south this is a very mixed used area of town. The 29th Street Mall is located on 28th Street just north of Arapahoe Avenue and after an extensive renovation (formerly it was the Crossroads Mall) it has mix of retail, restaurants and a 12 plex movie theather. Just north of that is where the Whole Foods Market plaza is located. It is undergoing a face lift and expanded into the former Barnes and Noble store which is building a new store in the southeast corner of the plaza. This is a very vibrant area for retail with Whole Foods as the flagship store. The area between Valmont to the north and Arapahoe to the south is mostly light business office complexes, car dealerships and light retail. The University of Colorado East Campus Research Park is located just east of 28th Street and south of Arapahoe. East of the Research park is a small neighborhood with a mix of condos, town homes and single family homes built in the late sixties and early seventies. The Flatirons Golf Course borders the east end of this area.


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"Out Of Each" originally "Out Of Reach"
"Out Of Roach" originally "Out Of Reach"
"Out Of Peach" originally "Out Of Reach"
"Out Of Beach" originally "Out Of Reach"
A combination name of two female singers (one of whom sings primarily in Spanish).
Look in here we vomited.
You know you've got to have some.
You know you've got to be strong.
I knew I had to have you.
My holes have never been tight.
My hopes didn't let me down.
You know you've got the devil.
You know you've got to have hope.
Dreams can come true, look at me, they vomit on you.
Dreams came come true, look at me, babe I'm with you.
There are additional Gabrielle misheard lyrics available.
Greenskin, come do. Look in here we vomited.
You know you've got to have some. You know you've got to be strong.
You know you got to have hope, you know you've got to be strong.
No funny story, I just can't hear the words as written.
There are additional Gabrielle misheard stories available.
I think I counted to 47 'life' in this 'song'. ok, life's good, but hey, come on! There are more words in the english language!
There are additional Gabrielle Band Name Anagrams available.
"Rout Of Each" originally "Out Of Reach"


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Running a Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases – At the Start of a Pandemic
February 24-27, 2020, scientists and government officials from around the world gathered – online and in-person – to attend the 22nd International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases in the Pacific Rim at the Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. When CRDF Global Travel & Logistics Specialist Adam Coe began planning for the event in October 2019, he had no idea just how pertinent it would be. "At first, we didn't fully realize the potential of what was coming out of Wuhan, China. Once it became apparent that COVID-19 was not going away but growing internationally, we began to see more questions from the travelers on safety and security," he says.
Each year, the conference gathers experts from renowned health institutions such as the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), which is led by Dr. Anthony Fauci, and the Ministry of Public Health Department of Disease Control (DDC) in Thailand to collaborate on research findings surrounding emerging diseases. As word of the novel coronavirus began to break headlines around the world however, it was clear adjustments would be necessary to make sure this year's event could take place.
"Because this conference ended up featuring important information on COVID-19, and that information was shared amongst scientists and doctors from different countries, it felt highly important to get those who were willing to the conference," says Coe. In the weeks leading up to the event, CRDF Global T&L staff worked tirelessly among unprecedented conditions to respond to traveler concerns and requests due to changing travel advisories, assess the emerging technological needs of speakers who would now have to conduct their presentations off-site, and handle all other behind-the-scene logistical issues. "As the pandemic grew, we had to deal with canceled flights, room reductions and work exceptionally close with NIAID as they adjusted their speaker lists and agenda."
CRDF Global T&L support on the ground in Bangkok ensured the successful implementation of the conference – from the first departing flight to the last safe return home. Global Health Project Lead Stephanie Pozuelos and T&L consultant Katrina Sanvictores worked closely with the local host to provide ground transportation, lodging and meal accommodations, and all venue setup, including audio and visual equipment, printed and digital materials, break out rooms, and translation and interpretation services as necessary. Thermal scanners and hand sanitizing stations were provided to monitor the safety and well-being of all who attended, while virtual meeting tools such as Zoom and Skype allowed speakers based in the U.S., Japan, and China to lead discussions on a variety of topics, including new approaches to vaccine development and virus detection trials – all without leaving their homes.
"These types of situations specifically are what is so unique about being a T&L coordinator at CRDF," Coe remarks. "The majority of the time, [the work] is pretty straight forward: contact these individuals, move them here, and provide lodging. It's where a wrench gets thrown into the process that I enjoy. For example, this year…there was COVID-19, but the year before, the conference was held in Hanoi, Vietnam during the same week as the Trump-Kim Summit. Kim Jong-un's entourage occupied the hotel we had reserved for our travelers, which caused an overnight panic on finding rooms for 50 people."
Thanks to the flexibility and quick thinking skills of the Travel and Logistics staff in the months leading up to and throughout the conference, leading public health experts from around the world were able to collaborate on relevant topics such as the evasive nature of coronaviruses in detection trials, antivirals against HIV infection, and responding to emerging infectious diseases protocol.
CRDF Global has been supporting the U.S.-Japan Cooperative Medical Sciences Program (USJCMSP) Collaborative Awards and International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases since 2016. The U.S.-Japan Cooperative Medical Sciences Program (USJCMSP) Collaborative Awards initiative is jointly funded by CRDF Global utilizing funds provided by the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED).


Mother's Day is coming. Ugh. I know I must sound like the Grinch who stole Mother's Day, but I've come to hate Mother's Day. Now before you go thinking I'm the world's biggest crab apple, let me explain.
See, even before I was a mom, I imagined that Mother's Day meant I would be celebrated. I envisioned a relaxing day, with me feeling special and doted upon and not having to deal with (or listen to) a single tantrum. I assumed Mother's Day meant that I would get to sleep in (really sleep in, with my human alarm clocks waking me up). And I pictured taking a day off from steering the ship that is my family. Truth be told, I thought that Mother's Day meant I'd get a day off from mothering.
Of course, you know where I'm going with this: Reality is far different than my dreams. Mother's Day isn't what I imagined at all.
Yes, my husband might say I can sleep in, but I won't actually get any rest. That's because my kids' version of letting me sleep in involves them standing over me, breathing heavily while shout-whispering, "Are you done sleeping in yet?" And the relaxing day of my dreams will actually involve me racing to a facial, even though I'd secretly be just as happy lying in bed and catching up on bad TV. And as for the kids, they'll do their best to be on their best behavior. This will last about an hour until one of them bugs the other just long enough to push the other over the edge of tolerance and into sibling bickering. And while my husband will do his best to step in, the kids will beg for Mommy. Just like every other day.
Don't get me wrong. I don't hate being a mother. I love my kids and don't mind the work that comes with being a mom any other day of the year. But if there's going to be a holiday in my honor, I'd like to actually enjoy it. I'd like Mother's Day to be about me. I'd like to enjoy my day doing things I like to enjoy without the pressure to still be mom. But checking out for a day is nearly impossible, at least for every mom I know. So I've come to hate Mother's Day, for all the pressure to enjoy a day that isn't actually about me at all.
Because the truth is, what most moms really want for Mother's Day isn't jewelry, a new handbag, or a trip to the spa. We want a day off. A maternal pause, if you will. We want to relax without feeling like we are disappointing someone else. We want a break from breaking up fights, re-tying shoelaces, and carpooling kids around town. We don't want to cook dinner, nor do we want to clean it up. We want what has been promised. We want one day that is just about us.
So this year I'm going to enjoy Mother's Day for what it's worth. I'm not expecting to sleep in, nor am I thinking I'll get a break from all the mothering that comes with being a mom. And I'll do my best to enjoy the day, despite my kids' fights or bad moods. Because in the not too distant future my kids will be grown and my two human alarm clocks will have moved out. They may or may not be close by for Mother's Day and I'll have an entire day, if not more, to relax. And I'll miss the days when my kids didn't let me sleep in because they were thrilled to see me and the times when they wanted to play Pokeman for hours on end because I was their favorite person. Mother's Day will be exactly like I dreamed it could be. It'll be all about me and I'll hate it still.


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Health care: The post mortem
Following the Senate's dramatic passage of the health bill, commentators reflect on what we've learned

After 25 straight days of debate, the Senate approved the health care reform bill just after sunrise on Christmas Eve by a vote of 60-to-39. Assuming it is not derailed before being signed into law by Obama, the bill stands as the most comprehensive new piece of social policy since Medicare passed in 1965. As the dust begins to settle in Washington, what are the lessons of this hard-fought political battle?
Lawmaking is not a pretty thing: "Passing legislation, it turns out, is a long and ugly process," says Ezra Klein in the Washington Post. Between compromises with "powerful special interests and decisive senators" and the "trimming of ambitions" to meet budget benchmarks, we're left with "a compromise of a deal of a negotiation of a concession." But for now, this lumbering system is "the only one we've got." And as soon as people begin to realize that "this is what victory looks like," the sooner "this bill will come to feel...like the the historic advance it actually is.""Winning ugly, but winning"
What's done will be hard to undo: You bet this bill is "an achievement" -- "think how hard you'd have to work to produce a bill that's equally hated by left and right," says Allahpundit at Hot Air. Still, the GOP is looking at a "tall, tall order" to undo the damage. Republicans "would need...60 in the Senate and a Republican in the White House, which ain't happening anytime soon." But, unfortunately, the longer the bill stays on the books, "the more entrenched [it] becomes in the public imagination." The GOP's best shot could be to get rid of the filibuster and hope to take Congress and the White House in 2012."Done and done"
Congress is becoming an ugly, hostile place: The string of party-line votes this week is the "culmination of more than a generation of...polarization of the American political system," says David Herszenhorn in The New York Times. The unprecedented partisanship is accompanied by "a precipitous decline in collegiality and collaboration." The erosion of those qualities in the Senate is accompanied by "a rising influence of lobbying, money, the 24-hour news cycle, and hostilities on talk shows and in the blogosphere." Long-serving senators are noting that the "vitriol" in this fight was "unlike anything they had seen" at the Capitol.
"In Senate health vote, a new partisan vitriol"
It's time for "soul searching" on the right: I must admit, says David Gratzer at Frum Forum, passing health care through the Senate is an "incredible" achievement. That said, the health care bill has its fair share of problems, primarily that it "will worsen the problem of health-cost inflation, not tame it." And the "White House gambled big" in pushing to get this legislation through. Because of that, "Republicans and conservatives will need to do some soul searching and attempt to answer a gut-wrenching question: how did we lose this?""Health care: The next battle"


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RUDI did you ever get the DTM shifter?
Where to buy fuel pumps?
Where is the stock amplifier located in the M3??
Aux Electric Fan wires at Thermostat?
Is E30 M3 steering rack same ratio as 325's?
What will I do without my M3?
What is the red light on the dash?
My new M3, E36 LTW wheels, check it out!
\Please HELP!!! Cannot find Flux Capacitor!!!!
635 wheels fit e30 m3?
Where to find Carbon Fiber valve cover?
Any one have a stock rear sway bar for sale?
Can i run 9x16 wheels all round & what tyres ?
Stock M3 and new alloys!
Has anyone got the Bav Auto leather seat covers?
Any one have a stock valve cover for sale?
Left side license plate light wont work.
17x9 et22 fit on the rears?
Looking for pearl beige driver side door pocket.
Cylinder head skimmed out of spec - saver shim?
9x16 with ET24 all round anygood ?
Can anyone confirm Aux Electric Fan wiring?
Where to buy Recaro SRDs and sliders?
Please help! what Bilstein shocks do I have???
MarkPike, Did you Get your AC going?
Should I do the tensioner?
could u add some hot cams in a 2.3 ?
Why do most people not use 215/45x17 tires?
Bilstein sport or Koni adustable??
Just found a Hennarot M3!
This is why the DTM M3 are so nice !!!!
Rudi post pics of your car!
Can I buy a replacement cruise control cable?
Have I made a mistake with my new tyres?
Why do ///M's foul SPARK PLUGS more often????
14\" wheels on E30 M3, possible ?
EWS on an S52 delete to get into an E30?
Is the oil sump in the front or rear on a 91\' 318?
Anybody have 1/8" wheel spacers in the bay area?
What do you guys use for repair/service manuals?
Attn: Beemermax - Doesn\'t this car look familiar?
How much is a Barametric Pressure sensor?
how much doe t he MAxx group N package cost?
Help me decide...Victoracers or Toyo RA1??
91 M3 running bad. Still..


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Jim Schulman drew a standing-room only crowd for his CoffeeCon class titled "Water."; Credit: Brian Sumers
CoffeeCon in Silver Lake Explains the Crucial Flavors — of Water
Brian Sumers November 10, 2014
Soon after arriving in Los Angeles, coffee expert Jim Schulman sampled some local tap water before testing its mineral content with digital meters he brings on trips so he can brew the perfect cup anywhere. He did not like what he found. "I tried some of your tap water," he says. "It's a little funky, no?"
L.A. water, Schulman explains, has a slight odor and is loaded with minerals — supercharged levels of magnesium and calcium. That makes home brewing more challenging than in San Francisco or Seattle, where tap water is "soft," meaning low in minerals. "If your water is hard, the taste of the coffee goes slightly out of focus," Schulman says. "It gives it a fuzzy taste." He spoke over the weekend at CoffeeCon, an event for those obsessed with brewing the perfect cup— and about 1,000 people showed up.
CoffeeCon attendees paid $29 each to spend as long as seven hours tasting coffee and attending sessions such as "Coffee Maker Cleaning 101," "Introduction to Home Roasting" and "Drinking Chocolate" in rooms at the Mack Sennett Studios in Silver Lake.
Schulman, a Chicago native, twice gave his seminar, "Water."
His first session, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, was standing-room only, with all 36 seats taken. "This is a larger group than we usually get," he said, surveying the room. Many had notebooks in which they furiously scribbled down notes. Others took photos of Schulman's slides.
The room had the vibe of a chemistry classroom. Schulman stood behind a coffee grinder, as well as couple of pitchers of water — each with a different mineral content — and a large bottle of Evian. He was flanked by some paper towel rolls and tiny solo cups.
John Martin of Lamill brought his own water to brew coffee at CoffeeCon in Silver Lake.; Credit: Brian Sumers
Schulman brewed Intelligentsia coffee with various waters, then asked the audience to compare batches. Both too much mineral content and too little produces poor-tasting coffee. "Unless I have really blown this thing, which I very well might have, you will taste the difference," Schulman told them.
Schulman, who wore a gray mock turtleneck tucked into jeans, came across as the college professor he might have been — had he not become so obsessed with coffee as a Ph.D. candidate in sociology at the University of Chicago. In the early 2000s, his obsessiveness with brewing made him a cult figure on the Internet, and he's been lecturing on the topic since. He hasn't finished his doctoral degree.
"On the web, I realized that if there were 10 people in the world with the same hobby, we could find each other," he explains. Schulman is perhaps best-known for the 17-page academic-style paper, "Jim Schulman's Insanely Long Water FAQ."
Schulman is a man of few words. One person asked if filtering water through a Brita filter was enough to cure the water problem. "No, no, no," he responded. Others pressed him on proper water temperature, though Schulman said that's less important than the overall water makeup. Anything between about 185 and 207 degrees Fahrenheit is adequate.
A video game designer from Sherman Oaks with a two cup a day coffee habit, David Shaver attended Schulman's seminar to improve his home brewing. "It makes up like 99 percent of the coffee, so I wanted to learn about the chemistry of it," Shaver says. He had been using a Brita, but acknowledged he'll have to try another approach. "I'll have to go home and experiment more," he says.
Schulman's water fix is actually simple. He recommends brewing with bottled water, with Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water probably the best option. A home water softener is also a possibility, but not the most cost-effective one.
Later in the day, John Martin, director of coffee for Alhambra-based LA Mill, taught a session about proper technique for making pour-over coffee.
Martin brought his own five-gallon water jug, lugging it up to the second-floor office he was assigned for the seminar. LA Mill has its own filtration system, and Martin didn't want to take any chances that CoffeeCon's water supply might be subpar. "We formulate our water just the way we like it," Martin says.
At LA Mill, the process starts with city water, which is run through a carbon filter and stripped down, so it loses all of its mineral content and odor. LA Mill then adds minerals back in, making its own water blend.
"Coffee is about 98 percent water," Martin says. "If you are starting out with really bad tap water, what do you think your coffee will taste like? Not good."


I have a few projects that I've done in the past and never posted about them, mainly because I didn't have a good platform to share the steps. So in the next few weeks I'll be sharing those projects! I do have to warn you, however, that this was before I had a DSLR or a good camera phone, so the pictures aren't the best quality. With that being said, I still think these projects are worth sharing!
I found this wood frame at a rummage sale for $5.
I was really excited to find it because I had never seen anything like it! All the thinks I was thinking, what to do with all that extra room around the frame!? I thought a few thoughts, one was that this would be so great to use as a wedding gift, you know, where people write their well wishes and you put your wedding picture in the middle? That was my initial idea for this frame, but I didn't have any friends getting married any time soon, and so that thought passed.
Anyway, I had this bible verse in my head for a few days: Where you stay, I will stay. It's from Ruth. I thought it would be so adorable to have that bible verse along with a picture of a dog. It's so fitting, right?
This was a really quick project, it probably only took me 20 minutes at the most.
I loved working with this milk paint. there was a time when that's all I used. But it gets expensive, so I only use it on smaller projects now.
and yes, I did use a twig to stir my paint. You gotta do what you gotta do!
Paint it on real nice and good like.
I used a permanent marker to write the text, but nowadays they have those fancy acrylic paint sharpies. This worked just fine for me.
Here she is with my pup Lucinda!
And here she is at the craft show. I sold her that day, kinda regretting it now.
Have you found any frames with 'good bones' lately?
Wow- SUCH a cool frame!! I would have snatched that puppy up in a second if I saw it at a craft show (pun intended 😉 ). Also, you do craft shows?! You're so fancy Crystal!
I love the frame. I've done the same thing, re-do a piece of furniture then sell it only to regret it. Some pieces I wish I still had, then others sit in my garage! I've never tried miss Mustard Seeds paint, do you like it?
I do really like it, but it can get expensive. It comes in little bags and it's around $22 I think per bag. It can cover small items, but I once tried to paint over a teacart with some of the white shade, and it took the entire bag. wah-wah.
Oh, I love this!! It matches my family room furniture perfectly! I wish I could have bought it from you instead. 🙂 I suppose I'll just have to make my own!
What a great find! I love the way you distressed it! Great work!


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