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Foreign Graduate Employment in Japanese Companies, SOAS Conference

Posted on 4 January 2018 in Japanese Corporate Culture, News -
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On the 6th November 2017, I chaired a panel of Japanese companies and recruitment agencies at this conference at SOAS, organised by Dr Harald Conrad Harald Conrad, a lecturer on Japan’s economy and management at Sheffield University. The two day conference was aimed at sharing the realities of working for Japanese companies for foreign graduates so that the teaching of Japanese at university level can reflect these needs. Academics and students from all over Europe attended

The Japan Times featured an article about this conferenceclick here

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Ivanka Trump & Female Empowerment in Japan

Posted on 13 November 2017 in Japanese Corporate Culture, News, womenomics -
Ivanka Trump

She’s blond, she dresses well, is a not so outspoken ‘feminist’ and manages to ‘have it all’, balancing her roles as successful entrepreneur, mother of three, and style icon. No wonder Ivanka Trump has become a media darling in Japan.

So why the empty seats when she went to Japan to talk about ‘female empowerment’? Maybe because ‘empowerment’ is a culturally contextualised concept and what Ivanka Trump represents is idealised within Japan but far from reality. Her ‘reality’ is something most Japanese women won’t ever achieve-not because they aren’t as beautiful or successful as Ivanka, but because societal norms surrounding gendered behaviour are so culturally different. I imagine most people who attended this conference wanted something a bit more meaningful, especially given the lack of progress for gender equality within Japan. According to the latest figures from the recently published Global Gender Gap Reports, Japan dropped even further down the rankings in 2017 to 114 out of 144 countries, with the highest gaps being, yet again, in the number of females in management positions or within parliament.

Gendered norms in Japan

The gendered norms in Japan are ingrained within society and are one of the barriers to realising the targets set by Abe’s ‘Womenomics’ policies back in 2012, not least because the way women are expected to act are still at odds with the traits needed to get up into the higher ranks of business. Japan is awash with portrayals of strong women but somewhere along the line, they get pressured into reflecting the archetypal feminine traits that Japanese society feels comfortable with or they are criticised as being too aggressive or unfeminine. When the trailer of the recent Wonder Woman film first came out in Japan, it was automatically given the cute ‘kawaii’ voice-over treatment to make it more palatable. Encouragingly, Japanese women called this out on social media, most probably recognising that constantly being expected to act in a ‘cute’ and ‘non-confrontational’ way is not always appropriate and will certainly not support any female empowerment initiatives.

Demographic time-bomb

Japan is facing a demographic time-bomb. If Japan is committed to solving this demographic time-bomb through creating a business environment that supports increased female labour alongside higher fertility rates, it will entail grass-roots societal as well as meaningful governmental intervention. Japan may soon be able to defend itself again but if they don’t start tackling this issue on a deeper level at every opportunity they get, they may not have a population to defend.

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Theresa May’s Visit to Japan & Brexit Negotations: Will arrogance hinder UK Japan Business?

Posted on 15 September 2017 in Inter-Cultural Training, Japanese Corporate Culture, News -

Theresa May’s visit to Japan & Brexit Negotiations: Will arrogance hinder UK Japan Business?

Theresa May’s recent visit to Japan may have been a good PR stunt but where do we stand now with Japan? The highly entertaining tea-ceremony and comments such as: “I like your dress”, “we have a good relationship” and the all-important “we will commit to a trade deal after Brexit”, were certainly reassuring but should be contextualised within the niceties often seen within Japanese negotiations. These were not false platitudes given by Abe to May, they are important parts of doing business in Japan-tatemae and relationship building- and should be read as such (reading between the lines is another important aspect of doing business with the Japanese). To assume otherwise would be arrogant, which in our current position, is not ideal. The fact is that many Japanese companies are considering something that is against all their business principles-ditching long-term business commitments to the UK- and there will be more to follow. The risk is simply too high (risk is the bottom line for all their business decisions.)

Nurturing Relationships with the Japanese

We certainly would be wise to nurture our relationship with the Japanese-they are one of our most important trading partners bringing with them high levels of job creation and long-term investment into training, education and cultural endeavours, many of which go unnoticed or unappreciated in the Western world of ‘business is business’. The simple fact is, we do business and form relationships very differently. Anyone attending the Hitachi Rail opening ceremony last year should have noticed the difference between the Japanese side’s sentiments and the British side just from listening to the speeches alone. Furthermore, the way David Cameron and George Osborne mentioned investments made into the UK from Japan at the ceremony (Nissan committed to massive investment into their Sunderland operations on that same day) with George then hotfooting it to China to tout for bidders for HS2 the very next day showed a clear contrast of our government’s mentality with the Japanese, who favour long-term relationships, loyalty and trust.

Arrogance may be our downfall

The detail-sparse and rather delusional “we are still incredibly important” flavour of Brexit negotiations mingled with a somewhat admirable British philosophy of “flying by the seat of our pants” does not in any way appeal to the Japanese. Brexit goes against the Japanese preference for long-term stability, an absolute need for details and a low-risk environment. There will also be an expectation of us meeting the obligations they would automatically expect from their investments here, which are currently neither forthcoming nor in any way deliverable. Instead, the lack of clarity and  policies based on rhetoric and arrogance currently coming from the British Government are making us look even more ‘risky’.

The UK is now a country divided by out-of-touch and in some cases quite dangerous politicians who, through a misinformed manipulation of people based in the regions who were voting against a neglect that has never been addressed rather than membership of the EU, have no real Brexit mandate from the British public-just more disillusioned people living outside of London and a negotiating charade with angry Europeans.

The fact that Downing Street were “surprised” by the demands outlined in a letter from the Japanese to the British Government regarding Brexit expectations and that Theresa May was subsequently “vexed” by the decision of the Japanese banks to leave the UK really does show a worrying level of arrogance. If we are not careful, this arrogance will stand in the way of another admirable British philosophy: our ability to “make the most out of a bad situation”. The environment we are offering now to the Japanese is not the right one. Recent comments in the press that the Japanese are being too polite to tell us don’t go far enough. They are telling us-it’s just that we’re too arrogant to listen!

For Japanese companies/executives in the UK: “Understanding why Brexit happened2

Find out more about British society and how Brexit came about by exploring Britain’s political landscape, finding out what the British people in the regions really think, why they actually voted for Brexit and understanding the different ideologies currently affecting British politics and society. We offer 1:1 Skype courses or in-house lectures on this subject aimed specifically at foreign executives in the UK or companies looking to invest here. Please contact us for further information.

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A Conversation with the Japanese First Lady about Womenomics

Posted on 12 May 2017 in News, womenomics -
With Akie Abe and Madame Tsuruoka

I had the great privilege of having lunch with the Japanese first lady Akie Abe on her recent visit to the UK. Given her unassigned but very important role as a figurehead for women in Japan and her involvement in raising the awareness of the issues surrounding female empowerment, I couldn’t help steering the conversation to ask her about the progress of ‘womenomics’ in Japan, especially since I run corporate female empowerment training and am carrying out academic research into how Japan can adapt their gendered cultural behaviours through education.

She spoke about how the Japanese government is prioritising the promotion of women in the workforce and albeit slow, there are some signs of progress. She agreed that the traditional corporate culture within Japan does not allow women (and men) to leave work at reasonable hours, so family life can suffer. Levels of stress are increasing amongst families trying to balance the economic need for women to go back to work alongside running a family. Domestic violence and child abuse are on also on the rise as a manifestation of this stress-she recently visited a domestic violence centre in Kobe. She also feels that Japanese women lack confidence and don’t develop themselves outside of work enough. As well as tackling the work/life imbalance typical of Japanese corporate life, this may well be another key to female empowerment. By cultivating an identity outside of work and families, women can feel more confident in their abilities. I personally couldn’t agree more being a mother, entrepreneur, lecturer, semi-professional bassoonist & pianist and amateur kick-boxer!

I also asked her which Western women she admires and she mentioned Cherie Blair and Laura Bush-both incredibly supportive first ladies, independent in their own rights and strong advocates for causes they cared about- a possible reflection of Akie Abe’s own independent and supportive role. I hope to meet her again when I go out to Japan to deliver my academic paper.

Background to my Research

The gender roles in Japan are culturally ingrained and expectations placed on behaviour carry considerable influence in everyday life. I am looking at how gendered behaviour is so strongly influenced by Japanese culture and society (family, education, media) and how this may be a barrier to the policies of Womenomics, which are unable to penetrate the unwritten and yet strongly influential expectations of how men and women should behave. These expectations work against the Government’s agenda to both encourage a productive female labour force participation and raise the birth rate whilst changing the corporate culture and lowering the gender gap -something that needs to precede both these goals. For the future survival of Japan, a re-evaluation of how cultural norms and traditional values influence gendered behaviour is needed but can only effectively take root if happening from the bottom up through education. I will look at how gender socialisation happens within the family, media and most importantly education and will open the debate on how the traditional and cultural values and norms of Japan regarding gender can be preserved within the educational system whilst re-defining the gendered behaviours that presently are a barrier to gender equality within Japan.

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Flexible Plastic Tubing

What is flexible plastic tubing?

Flexible plastic tubing is tubing for purposes such as manufacturing, home and medical use that is created using PVC heated to such a temperature that it melts, then sets in the desired shape (for the purposes of this article a tube of no specified length, thickness or specific purpose) but part of the advantages of flexible plastic tubing it’s ability to be adapted for requisition.

What are the practical applications of flexible plastic tubing?

Industrial – thanks to the ability to be created in many different types of shapes, thickness, sizes, and also it’s ability to be heat (to certain temperatures) and chemical resistant, flexible plastic tubing are able to be used in a multitude of manufacturing environments for a large range of industries.

Medical – sterile flexible plastic tubing are often seen on respirators and humidifiers and a varity of other medical, including dental purposes.

What advantages are there of using flexible plastic tubing?

Flexibility (funny that) but in all seriousness, this is an invaluable addition to plastic tubing and its appropriateness over all applications.  It means an adaptability that can make it perfectly suitable for many kinds of manufacturing purposes and uses. It’s easy to cut to specified lengths, can be make in differing thicknesses without actually really compromising on the quality of tubing.

Durability – flexible doesn’t have to mean weak or substandard. The design, development and bonding seen in flexible plastic tubing gives it a strength and level of resistance that make it an obvious choice for manufacturing purposes without having to be replaced frequently.

Lightweight – Flexible plastic tubing when compared to its potential counterparts just wins, hands down.

Cost effective – the costs of manufacturing flexible plastic tubing against metal tubing is clearly more cheaper. The materials dont cost as much, the ability to tailor the product, and ship / deliver the product is far less because it so much lighter.

Chemical resistant – so great for a plethora of uses without having to worry about chemical spills, reactions or melting thereby endangering the health of those in close proximity. Make sure the flexible plastic tubing is approved and of good quality. Not all products are created equal.

Holds in moisture – so there shouldn’t be any leaks, spills, waste or hassle, which is probably what one would be after from their flexible plastic tubing. Why have tubing if it doesn’t matter where the products or by-products go?

What drawbacks might need to be considered with flexible plastic tubing?

Potentially there may be drawbacks for some kinds of flexible plastic tubing in regards to incredibly high temperatures. Check with the manufacturer as to the safe use temperature range for the product. Similarly, with certain chemicals the tubing may react so again, check the suitability for the flexible plastic tubing if there are any concerns.

What else should be considered with flexible plastic tubing?

Flexible plastic tubing may be the perfect economical way for turning a manufacturing issue into a tailored solution.


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New Year's Greeting From JCCI's President

It is my great pleasure to wish a Happy New Year to all our members. The start of a new year offers a great opportunity to consider all we can achieve in the months ahead. I am honored to be working with you as we carry on the mission that has guided the JCCI for nearly 86 years: fostering friendships and economic relations between the U.S. and Japan. In order to help facilitate this, JCCI is hard at work planning new workshops, networking events, and seminars to give you all the info you need to stay competitive and forge new, lasting relationships.

The past year was an incredibly eventful one for the Chamber. We proudly held our 33rd Annual Dinner Gala, appropriately titled: “Strength in Unity.” The event re-affirmed how much we can achieve when we work together for mutually beneficial goals. Proceeds from the Annual Dinner Gala will be used to fund the Chamber’s philanthropic activities. Your kind support throughout the years has provided over $17 million dollars for community outreach activities in education, research and cultural events. Additionally, the Chamber’s U.S. Educators Program sent its 28th delegation of NY area teachers to tour Japan to better serve their students. Last year our members also generously raised over $170,000 to help the victims of the hurricanes that devastated the U.S. and our neighbors. JCCI would not be able to serve the community in this way without your generous participation, and for that I am very grateful. Meanwhile, in order to promote strong U.S.-Japan business ties locally, we proudly hosted numerous discussions and workshops covering artificial intelligence, cyber security, immigration law developments, business skills for multi-cultural business environments, and much more. The positive feedback has been tremendous, and we are proud to play a vital role in facilitating an in-depth exchange of ideas among Japanese and American professionals.

In 2018, we remain committed to partnering with you so we may thrive together. It’s exciting to think about all we will learn from each other this year. As JCCI President, I am confident that through deepening our relationships, many rewards will come. The JCCI team wishes you a very happy and prosperous New Year!

Annual Dinner

Annual Dinner

Annual Dinner

JCCI's 33rd Annual Dinner Gala:
"Strength in Unity" - A Celebration of the U.S.-Japan Partnership

JCCI's 33rd Annual Dinner Gala was celebrated on November 9, 2017 at the New York Hilton Midtown. The guests in attendance came together to honor the U.S.-Japan friendship. While the rewards of this partnership are abundant and diverse, its endurance can be traced to a single source, our unity. The evening's highlights included: a special awards presentation, speeches on a broad range of topics in business, the arts, and international politics - and exquisite food and entertainment. The funds raised benefit the J.C.C. Fund, which supports local non-profits helping with community enhancement, education, and U.S.-Japan relations.

JCCI would like to express its deep appreciation to all participants, and give a special thank you to the night's very generous key people:

Eagle on the World Awardee: Maestro Placido Domingo
Opera Singer & Conductor

Eagle on the World Awardee:
Dr. Ei-ichi Negishi
Nobel Prize-winning Scientist & Professor

Special Commemorative Awardee:
David Rockefeller
Philanthropist & Business leader
* Accepted by Charles Rockefeller

Keynote Speaker:
Simon Winchester
Best-selling Author & Journalist

Dinner Chairman:
Hideki Kunugi
SVP, The Americas & General Manager, New York
All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd.

Dinner Co-Chairman:
Edwin Conway
Global Head of Institutional Business

We look forward to joining with you again at the next Annual Dinner.

» Past Speakers and Awardees

US Educators

JCCI’s U.S. Educators Program

JCCI was thrilled to send another group of esteemed teachers and educational administrators to tour Japan via our U.S. Educators Program. Now in its 28th year, the program has long been a resource for giving American educators insights to help them serve their Japanese students and communities. The most recent delegation toured Japan from July 2nd through July 16th. During the immersive two-weeks abroad, they visited three public schools, and met with officials from the Japan Overseas Educational Services. The summer tour passed through Tokyo, Hiroshima, Kyoto, and featured a home stay experience near Nara. In order to experience the uniqueness of Japanese culture, they also saw museums, shrines, temples, and memorials. Please click here to see some photos from the trip.

Best wishes to all the Educators!

Hurricane Relief

JCCI, in cooperation with The Nippon Club, created the Hurricane Relief Fund in response to the outbreak of hurricanes impacting the U.S. and our neighbors. We are happy to report that over $170,000 was raised by our members.  Additionally, $105,000 has been donated by the Chamber’s J.C.C. Fund, which celebrates U.S. - Japan friendship. All the funds went to AmeriCares, a non-profit disaster relief and global health organization providing immediate response to emergency medical needs. Thank you again for your generous support!

Sakura Grant Program

The J.C.C. Fund and the JCAW Foundation are pleased to support the Sakura Grant Program as part of the Cherry Blossom Centennial Commemoration Project. The purpose of the program is to support schools that provide Japanese language and/or cultural education at the K-12 level. Grants range between $500 and $3,000 per institution. The application deadline each year is June and schools are notified in late September.

The following Greater NY area schools have been among the recipients:

Bayside High School
Center for Global Studies
Clarkstown High School North
Carnford High School
East-West School of International Studies
Francis Lewis High School
Northern Valley Regional High School
Northern Valley Old Tappan High School
Townshend Harris High School

For more information, e-mail or call 202-833-2210.

JAA: General Scholarship

Since 1971, The Japanese American Association of New York, Inc. has awarded scholarships to graduating high school students of Japanese descent living in the tri-state area who are applying to United States institutions of higher learning.

The scholarships generally range from $1,000.00 to $6,000.00 and depending on the year, one round-trip ticket between New York and Japan.

The JAA Scholarship Committee presents the awards at the Annual Scholarship Dinner each summer.

For more information, go to the JAA website.

2017 Directory

2017-18 Membership Directory
会員企業名簿 2017-18

JCCI NY's 2017-18 Membership Directory is now available.

The Directory is an invaluable resource for information on Japanese and American member companies operating in the NY tri-state area.

Included are:
* INFORMATION SOURCES (US&Japan)/ 組織及び情報源（米国＆日本）

A complimentary copy of the directory has automatically been sent to our member companies.

≫ Please click here to order the 2017-18 Membership Directory

2012 JCCI Member Business Survey Results

2017 JCCI Member Business Survey Results
(Members only)

In April 2017, JCCI conducted a survey of its Board of Director Companies and Regular Member Companies to determine the state of Japanese-affiliated companies in the New York metropolitan area. The following is an analysis of the responses.

Thank You JTB Cultural Exchange Corporation!

The J.C.C. Fund has again received a generous grant of $2,000 from JTB Cultural Exchange Corporation. This special support is given in the name of promoting positive relations between Japan and the United States. The funds will go towards the Chamber's 2018 delegation of the U.S. Educators Program, which sends tri-state area educators from schools with Japanese students to Japan for a two-week study tour. We offer our sincere gratitude to JTB Cultural Exchange Corporation for contributing to this long running program.

14th Annual Music & Dinner Cruise Raises $5,000 for New York area Social Services

This past summer JCCI & Nippon Club's popular charity cruise allowed $5,000 to be donated to the non-profit, JASSI. The organization's services aim to improve the quality of life of people living in the NY tri-state area through workshops on health insurance, domestic violence, emergency preparedness, hospital procedures, immigration, suicide prevention, and more. We thank all of you who helped make this annual charity event another huge success.

The Chamber's Charity Events Raise $15,000 for Kumamoto Earthquake Victims

JCCI & JCC FUND proudly presented donation checks twice to Ambassador Reiichiro Takahashi in support of Kumamoto earthquake relief. The donations comes from JCCI & Nippon Club's popular Annual Music & Dinner Cruise and San-betsu Charity Golf Tournament. Both events helped raise funds for the “2016 Consulate General of Japan Relief Fund (Kumamoto)".

Charity Golf Proceeds Assist Students in Brooklyn

It's always great to see the impact that our members' contributions are making. We recently received an update from The Fund for Public Schools on how they are benefiting from the proceeds of the 22nd Annual San-Betsu Golf Tournament. The money was put towards their Library REACH Program which allows schools to upgrade and enhance their libraries. We're happy to report contributions from the Tournament are now assisting students at the Prospect Heights Campus Library.


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Perfect Ways to Pleasuring Your Partner
Date Added: April 04, 2011 11:47:39 AM | Author: JY Directory | Category: Society: Sexuality
When the time comes around for sex; you should feel this sexual tension that brings both you and your partner together. The only way you can feel anything is by undertaking some foreplay before the sex actually begins. Women love to receive attention and they really do value it. Women are all different and they each prefer something different.

Before you being that special night with her, you should get to know her. Exchanging information about what you guys like and dislike is a very good idea. Many relationships often fail because of the fact that there is no communication. If you know what she likes, you can give it to her. Letting your women know what you like, will give you better pleasure during sex. Being a man, you have to know exactly how to pleasure your lady. Mostly, all women love to be caressed and kissed. We will be looking at some of the places on her body, where she loves this to be done.

You can drive your women crazy just by licking and kissing her. You should first begin at the top of the body and move your way down. Be sure you are not rushing her; the slower the better. Start off by giving her soft kisses on her lips and you can go for some deep French kissing. Try not to focus too much time on her face. Come down a little and go for her neck and lick and suck all you want. Be sure to do it slowly and gently. As an added touch, you can go up to her ears and lick them and softly whisper what you feel about her. The important part about this is to keep your hands roaming. When kissing her, gently move your hands down and up her legs or body. Some men love to caress their women’s breasts; you can do so if she prefers it. Next, you come down to her breasts. Begin with the breasts and end at her nipples. You can kiss, lick and suck all you want. Soft touches and licks seem to work well with many women. The female body has nerves ending in the nipple, so it sends instant messages throughout the body. Some women don’t like it when the man is rough on her nipples, so you should ask her first.

Next we move down the belly and to her thighs. On your way down, you can give her light kisses, it adds a nice touch. Her thighs are very sensitive, so work it slow. Kiss and gently suck on them, it will run her wild. You can switch between both thighs and alternate back to the top of her body. You can flow down her legs and caress them with your hands. Turn her over and start kissing and sucking down her spine and end at her butt. Women love when men take honor of their butt. Caress her butt and let her know how much you appreciate it.


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Professional Athletes Coming Soon!

Here in the Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens area we are enjoying the winter weather we are so famous for. The snowbirds are reading at the beach, golfers are playing the endless array of courses in this area (there are 11 just between Mirasol, PGA National, BallenIsles and Old Palm). And shortly, the professional athletes will be joining us here.

The first thing on the calendar is spring training at Roger Dean Stadium in Abacoa, part of Jupiter. We have always been on the grapefruit league circuit due to the weather. The Atlanta Braves used to come here and the Dodgers came to Vero Beach for decades. But when Abacoa built the Roger Dean Stadium, the Montreal Expos and the St. Louis Cardinals came to roost here for spring training. Then when the Expos folded, the Florida Marlins were brought in. And all this is good for business.

First, the big name players like Albert Pujuls of the Cardinals rent big houses. And why not? They’ve clearly got the money. The rest of the players call one of the local hotels close to the stadium home for a few weeks. And of course they all eat out, hit the clubs and movies and buy stuff. So all around they are good for business.

Roger Dean Stadium at Abacoa in Jupiter

Then, the first week in March the PGA Tour makes a stop here as it works its way through the Sunshine State. The Honda Classic is played on The Champion course at PGA National, one of the 11 courses I mentioned above. Last year the winner was a local, Camilo Villegas who lives in Tequesta on the Loxahatchee River near Mark Calcavecchia and Steve Marino. When the PGA Tour is in town, the cash registers really sing. For one thing, the Honda Classic is always packed. Most people in this area during the winter are not going to work, so they have plenty of time to hang out on the golf course.

If you are visiting or vacationing in the area, be sure to check one of these two events out. They are a lot of fun and the weather is fabulous.

2010 PGA Honda Classic -18th Hole

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Homemade Pumpkin Protein Bars

A Healthy Recipe Packed with Great Fall Flavor and a Punch of Protein

It would be a gross understatement to say that I have begun to get into the swing of Fall. The only way to accurately describe my welcoming of this season is to say that I have contracted an obsession. Recently I came across a Buzzfeed article 25 Things All Basic White Girls Do During The Fall  and momentarily thought I was reading my Facebook newsfeed instead of a totally disassociated post. Pretty sure a #PSL was in my hand as I was scrolling down the list. Yes, it’s that bad.

Of all the Fall phenoms I wholeheartedly embrace , my efforts in the kitchen are the most abundant of my seasonal outputs. If a recipe doesn’t have a squash, pumpkin,or pepita in it, fat chance it’s ending up on my dinner table. In the last 3 weeks pumpkin chili, pumpkin mug cakes, spaghetti squash primavera, pumpkin granola, pumpkin lattes, and roasted butternut squash have already been rotated into my Autumnal diet and Fall has just begun.

This weekend gave birth to my latest kitchen creation–homemade pumpkin protein bars. These bars were inspired by a new macro meal plan that I’ve been trying out courtesy of one of my absolute favorite Instagrammers, Gym Girl Jessie. After wrapping my home workout DVD diet, I turned to her for help establishing a healthy eating plan that I could stick to through the holidays. For $20 she’ll craft a custom macro plan that lets you know how much protein, fat, and carbs you should eat based on your activity level.

I’m on week 4 and so far I’m loving the regimen. Rather than counting calories or depriving myself of certain foods, this plan allows me complete flexibility to fill my meals with the foods I love as long as I keep my macros in balance. The most challenging part has been finding ways to hit my daily protein quota. Aside from snacking on protein bars and shakes, it’s lead me to find creative ways to incorporate more protein into the foods I already enjoy or recipes I’m planning on making.

Thus, birth was given to a recipe that could indulge both of my fall ambitions–incorporating pumpkin into all recipes and pumping up my protein intake. For those of you counting your macros each bar provides 131 calories, 13 g protein, 14 g carbs, and 2 g fat.

  • 1.5 cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
  • 2.0 tbsps Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1.0 tbsp Truvia Baking Blend
  • 0.25 tsp  Salt
  • 0.5 cup 100% Pure Pumpkin
  • 2.0 large Eggs – Whites only
  • 3.0 tbsps Calorie Free Pancake Syrup (I like Walden Farms)
  • 3.0 scoops Protein Powder  (I like Metabolic Nutrition Protizyme Protein Peanut Butter Cookie)
  • 2.0 tbsps Raw Pepitas

  1. Pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together protein powder, oats, pepitas, pumpkin pie spice, salt and Truvia.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, egg whites, and pancake syrup.
  4. Slowly stir the wet mixture into the dry mixture, mixing just enough to evenly coat.
  5. Spray an 8×8 baking pan with non-stick spray and pour the mixture into the pan.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes at 400 degrees. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
  7. Cut into 8 bars and serve or store.

Hope you enjoy!

I’m always looking for new Fall recipes. Comment below or tweet us @SingleDiariesXO to share yours!

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  1. Things are looking very festive around your home- love the little house in the woods under the tree. So cozy! Merry Christmas- may it be overflowing with joy!

  2. Merry Christmas to you all.
    Stay cozy and enjoy.

  3. Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!!!


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Dr. David Samadi brings first robotic surgeon to Israel

Brush Fires Rage on in Israel

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International crews arrive to help Israelis

Worst Fire in Israel’s history – Rambam hospital’s emergency role – Video

| December 3, 2010

03-12-2010 07:03 Rambam Again at the Front HAIFA, Friday, December 03, 2010 16:35:34 — Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa has once again demonstrated the central role it plays in the State of Israel’s trauma-and-rescue network. On Thursday, the hospital admitted the four most severely wounded casualties of the devastating brushfire that raged out of control in the Carmel Mountains, and which has claimed the lives of more than 40 rescue personnel


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    (Moses ben Nahman Girondi)
    1194 – 1270(?)

    Face it, entertainment in the middle ages was pretty lousy, even if you were the king. Sure, you can afford the best jesters in all the land, but even that gets old in a while. All those bells and extra-large codpieces can get played out.

    So you gotta seek out other options. For example, arguing. Who doesn't love arguing?

    King James I of Aragon (the Conqueror) sure did. So he had a Jewish scholar, Nahmanides (AKA Rabbi Moses ben Naḥman Girondi, AKA Bonastruc ca Porta, AKA Ramban) debate a convert, Pablo Christiani (nice name choice, kiss ass).

    The subject of the debate? Oh, the appearance of the messiah. And the one true faith. Truly, James was into heavy topics.

    And somehow, Nahmanides won. James declared him the winner and even gave him some gold. Now, the king didn't exactly convert to Judaism, and even declared that the Jew was wrong, but was he so good at arguing!

    So Nahmanides took the gold and got the heck out of Spain, eventually getting to Jerusalem. Entertaining can get so exhausting...

    Verdict: Jew.

    July 22, 2014

    See Also

    Abraham Abulafia

    Monsieur Chouchani

    Nicholas Donin

    Samuel Ha-Nagid

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JFMS recognised for specialist subsea UXO clearance campaign at Hinkley Point C

JFMS has been praised by Costain for the completion of a five month specialist unexploded ordnance (UXO) survey campaign at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station project.

JFMS’s subsea division completed the five month UXO campaign at Hinkley Point C for during the summer. The company provided a turnkey solution to safely survey, identify and dispose of any UXO identified at Hinkley Point C in order to ensure the site was free from UXO risks prior to the construction of the seawater cooling system by Costain.

Matthew Friedlander Moseley, senior engineer and package manager at Costain said of the campaign:

“I’ve been impressed by the high level of professionalism of all involved. There has been a huge amount of interest in the UXO works as it’s the first offshore element of the marine works that’s been operational.

“I want to say a huge thank you to everyone for working hard in challenging conditions.”

JFMS provided a team of well-trained and experienced professionals to deliver the campaign with the aid of world-leading technology and equipment. Four explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) divers successfully and safely identified five World War II (WWII) general purpose bombs under challenging conditions, including limited visibility and high tidal flow.  Specialist tooling was used to beam images to the surface team, which was able to positively identify the UXO. JFMS then worked closely with the Royal Navy to ensure the safe and controlled disposal of all five identified UXO.

Ian Hughes, managing director at JFMS subsea division concluded:

“The works have highlighted that JFMS has the capability and expertise to deliver large-scale UXO campaigns to allow our clients to perform permanent work on the seabed in the knowledge that all potential UXO targets have been investigated and disposed of, in accordance with stringent regulation and statutory requirements.”

The JFMS subsea team was also recently voted ‘best construction and erection supplier 2017’ by EDF Energy at its HPC excellence awards, in further recognition of its professionalism in helping to ensure the subsea environment was UXO free and safe to operate in, as the new nuclear construction project moves into its next phase.

Hughes concluded:

“I would like to congratulate the team on such a professional approach and their excellent workmanship and safety that’s applied to all operations. I’m very proud they’ve received this recognition on such a prestigious project.”

This is not the first time JFMS has delivered a high-level of service on site at Hinkley Point C. In 2015, JFMS successfully delivered a similar UXO campaign whereby 34 potential UXO targets were located and inspected.


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Learning, Loving, Leading.

I felt a call to the ministry as I was nearing the end of high school.  Other students were deciding which universities they would attend, what branch of the Armed Services they would enlist, or whether furthering their education was a worthwhile endeavor.  I sensed deep within that I was called to something else.

To test and see what it was that God had for me, shortly after high school I headed to Kampala, Uganda to serve and help out where ever needed.  It was there that God began to plant the seed that communication, administration, and implementation were gifts given to serve the church.

Since that time I have served in various capacities from children, youth, and young adult ministry, to church administration.  I see my gifts working themselves out in the local church as a pastor that specializes in shepherding, communication, and organization.

This blog is a collection of thoughts on learning, loving, and leading by the grace of God for the church of God.

Links to Amazon through this blog are connected to my Amazon Affiliate account. Revenue generated from these links help support this blog and allow me to buy more books.

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16 Apr 2014

Corporate Affairs Coordinator Job Vacancy

Our client in the health care industry specializing in wellness niche services is motivated to change the well being of many Kenyans.

The company which is young but growing has been experiencing positive growth in the past years and in order to facilitate further growth the company is seeking to fill the position of a Corporate Affairs Coordinator in charge of sales and marketing as well as wellness coordination.

The job description and specifications are outlined below.

Job Title: Corporate Affairs Coordinator
Reports To: Managing Director

Job summary

To provide Wellness Services, Coordinate Corporate Affairs, whilst focusing on exemplary Client Service to book clients by marketing & selling products, services and programmes that enhance product offerings.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the book of clients by providing client service & corporate affairs co-ordination support to ensure provision of exemplary Wellness & Event Management Services, alongside wellness coaching.
  • Coordinate & ensure the identification & creation of avenues for efficient distribution of company products alongside realization of weekly, monthly, bi-annual and annual sales & marketing targets.
  • Provision of Executive Assistance to the Managing DIRECTOR
  • Initiate, coordinate & ensure the identification & creation of avenues for efficient distribution of company products alongside realization of weekly, monthly, bi-annual and annual sales & marketing targets.
  • Initiate, coordinate and manage wellness events activations projects including any suppliers and Wellness Ambassadors needed for the same.
  • Recommend potential products or services to management by collecting competitor and client information and analyzing client needs.
  • Provide technical assistance during sourcing for potential clients and business
  • Organizing and managing operational execution of the company’s calendar of events in consultation with the Managing DIRECTOR.
  • Content generation and updating social media networks with up-to-date, factual, relevant and catchy messages that drive traffic to the sites.
  • Preparing & disseminating the company’s quarterly E-newsletters.
  • Provision of Therapeutic Wellness Support, Wellness Coaching and Wellness Promotion to our clients.
  • Any other duties assigned by the Managing DIRECTOR.

Competencies Required

  • Diploma or Undergraduate in Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized institution.
  • Registration with the Kenya Nutritionists & Dieticians Institute (KNDI)
  • Minimum of 2-year experience in nutrition industry.
  • Should be IT proficient  (proficiency in SPSS 16.0 would be an added advantage)
  • Sales & marketing experience with the ability to coordinate projects will be an added advantage.
  • Strong report writing and proposal development skills with GREAT attention to detail.
  • Ability to formulate Corporate Wellness Concepts and follow through on product positioning.
  • Should be a highly motivated individual with the ability to identify and take advantage of corporate wellness opportunities whenever they present themselves.
  • Should be a good team leader and player and can work under minimal supervision
  • Should have excellent communication skills and posses strong people management and planning skills.
  • Must be able to work long hours, including weekends and public holidays where necessary and should work well with minimal supervision.
  • The ideal candidate ought to be able to articulate themselves in the company of high net worth individuals as well as senior executives.
  • Someone who is willing to grow with the company.
  • Preferred  age 28 – 40 years

Terms Of Employment

  • Position is on a monthly baseline retainer with an additional Sales Commission structure on business procured.
  • It  will be a work out of home position which is 75% sales & 25% coordination
  • The ideal candidate should have a functioning internet connection
  • A laptop  and a pre-loaded working cell phone line with a monthly limit will also be provided.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their application letters and detailed CV to by 22nd April 2014.

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3 Mar 2017

Supply Chain Analyst Job in Kenya

JSI’s Center for Health Logistics (JSI LS) is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst for the in Supply project funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. This two-year, $6 million grant aims to improve the performance and efficiency of contraceptive, vaccine, and essential medicine supply chain systems through – increased data visibility and use of data to drive strategic and operational supply chain
decision making, use of innovative solutions for the last mile, and strengthened local and regional capacity.

For more than 30 years, John Snow, Inc. (JSI) has been assisting developing country governments, donor agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and private companies to strengthen public health supply chains to ensure the availability of essential medicines. For a diverse array of clients, JSI delivers sustainable results in challenging environments, by applying a framework of solutions including procurement of health supplies for service delivery to the last mile, tailored for local needs.

The Public Health Supply Chain Analyst will be involved in all facets of implementation of the health supply chain projects and advisory services. S/he will work under the direction of and be supervised by the program and operations manager and work closely with the technical advisors, the operations team.

JSI LS is searching for a Kenyan candidate who is interested in growing with the organization, given that the analyst position is a stepping stone to the advisory role. The Analyst will be expected to commit to an implementation model that includes continuous self-assessment and improvement, both professionally and personally, and peer-to-peer learning and support, all using a variety of performance improvement techniques and a competency framework. Finally, the project is likely to evolve into a start-up; thus JSI LS seeks candidates with an entrepreneurial mindset and are excited to be part of the evolution of the new entity.

  • Provide analytical support both internally and externally to projects, new business opportunities, and proposals through: gathering and interpreting relevant data; investigating problems, finding root causes, and developing solutions; generating reports for internal and external partners; and exploring and adapting visuals and analytics to support all projects.
  • Participate in developing data-driven frameworks and analytical models that can drive improvement in supply chain in Kenya and other countries regionally with a particular focus on driving demand for quantification.
  • Learn and master curriculum development, and technical and meeting facilitation skills
  • Work collaboratively with the MOH, counties and project team to build, test and refine a set of innovative tools and management approaches to guide supply chain improvement in selected counties in Kenya, and other countries regionally using a combination of regular travel to counties as well as innovative communication methods to provide support and guidance.
  • Conduct analysis using various frameworks and models and refine as appropriate.
  • Participate in shaping the project monitoring approach using existing data and processes that supports and complements the Results
  • Framework and participate in regular data review and analysis
  • Serve as a technical resource or participate in direct technical work for implementing supply chain improvement strategies and management approaches in Kenya and regionally
  • Support implementation of county supply chain improvement plans and in completing deliverables (e.g., data analysis, data use, dashboard development, tool development, technical reports, technical assistance reports, progress reports) as necessary, and monitor and ensure accountability for completion of other deliverables.
  • Proactively and regularly communicate and coordinate with project team members on progress of project activities
  • Participate in routine technical calls and meetings with the project team.
  • Serve as a representative of inSupply, including participation in working groups. Give and attend debriefings and seminars as a project representative; report on key information to other project staff members.
  • Support documentation of processes, success and sharing of lessons learned within the project.
  • Provide administrative support to the technical teams for workshops, trainings and meetings
  • Travel within Kenya and the region to guide and support implementation of the project objectives.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in pharmacy, public health or related field
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including experience with mining, analysis, interpretation and presentation and visualization of data.
  • Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and organizational skills
  • Proven ability to work as part of an internationally diverse team and to be self-managing
  • Ability to work comfortably in the MS Office package, specifically MSWord, Excel, Access, Visio, and PowerPoint.
  • Familiarity and skills with using excel for analysis, statistical software and/or data visualization software highly desirable
  • Ability to travel 40%-50% time, in Kenya, regionally, and internationally
  • Experience with quantitative supply chain modeling approaches
  • Experience in applying supply chain metrics and bench marking
  • Experience in any of the following program areas: family planning, maternal and child health, immunization
  • Pharmacy or pharmacy technician degree

How to Apply
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Green Frontier Fest tomorrow! The environment! Free beer + vodka! Daryl Hannah!

August 23rd, 2008

The Green Frontier Fest won’t tell you this, but there is plenty of free booze (10 kegs of green-friendly beer and 6 cases of the organic vodka) to be had tomorrow. Sarah, my girlfriend, is producing this gig with the City of Denver and her employer, the Denver / Portland / Salt Lake City ReDirect Guide … and she’s probably going to hate me for leading with that free-alcohol bit. Oh well.

It happens tomorrow, starting at 10 a.m. and going ’til 6 p.m. … the speakers go on at noon, and it’s on the grass by the tall skinny bendy white-people statues by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Bill Ritter’s going to speak, Mayor Hickenlooper, some fancy green guy Van Jones, and Daryl Hannah. Also, from the web site:

  • Sustainable Wine and Beer Tastings
  • Freshly Baked Goods from Solar Ovens
  • Organic and Local Foods and Market
  • Kid Powered Train Rides and Play Area
  • Take Home Tips to Save Money and Live Green
  • Experience the Xcel Energy Smart Grid Trailer
  • Explore Exhibits and Booths from Local and Green Businesses

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Today's poems [12.18.10]

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Roses are red
Violets are blue
Some poems rhyme
But this one doesn't

Mary had a little skirt
With slits right up the sides
And everytime she crossed her legs
The boys could see her thighs

Mary had another skirt
With a slit right up the front
She never wore that one...

 Father, don't I have to work?
 No, my lucky son.
 We're living now on Easy Street,
 on dough from Washington.

 We've left things up to Uncle Sam,
 so don't get exercised.
 No-one has to give a damn.
 We've all been subsidized!

 But if Sam treats us all so well,
 and feeds us milk and honey,
 please, Daddy, tell me what the hell
 He's going to do for money?

 Don't worry, Bub, there's not a hitch
 in this-here noble plan.
 We merely soak the Filthy Rich
 and feed the Common Man.

 But, Daddy, won't there come a time
 when they'll run out of cash?
 And we'll have left, then, not a dime
 and things will go to smash?!

 My faith in you is shrinking, son,
 you nosey little brat!
 You do too damned much thinking, son,
 to be a Democrat!

Politically Correct Santa

'Twas the night before Christmas and Santa's a wreck...
How to live in a world that's politically correct?
His workers no longer would answer to "Elves",
"Vertically Challenged" they were calling themselves.

And labor conditions at the north pole
Were alleged by the union to stifle the soul.
Four reindeer had vanished, without much propriety,
Released to the wilds by the Humane Society.

And equal employment had made it quite clear
That Santa had better not use just reindeer.
So Dancer and Donner, Comet and Cupid,
Were replaced with 4 pigs, and you know that looked stupid!

The runners had been removed from his sleigh;
The ruts were termed dangerous by the E.P.A.
And people had started to call for the cops
When they heard sled noises on their roof-tops.

Second-hand smoke from his pipe had his workers quite frightened.
His fur trimmed red suit was called "Unenlightened."
And to show you the strangeness of life's ebbs and flows,
Rudolf was suing over unauthorized use of his nose

And had gone on Geraldo, in front of the nation,
Demanding millions in over-due compensation.
So, half of the reindeer were gone; and his wife,
Who suddenly said she'd enough of this life,

Joined a self-help group, packed, and left in a whiz,
Demanding from now on her title was Ms.
And as for the gifts, why, he'd ne'er had a notion
That making a choice could cause so much commotion.

Nothing of leather, nothing of fur,
Which meant nothing for him. And nothing for her.
Nothing that might be construed to pollute.
Nothing to aim. Nothing to shoot.

Nothing that clamored or made lots of noise.
Nothing for just girls. Or just for the boys.
Nothing that claimed to be gender specific.
Nothing that's warlike or non-pacific.

No candy or sweets...they were bad for the tooth.
Nothing that seemed to embellish a truth.
And fairy tales, while not yet forbidden,
Were like Ken and Barbie, better off hidden.

For they raised the hackles of those psychological
Who claimed the only good gift was one ecological.
No baseball, no football...someone could get hurt;
Besides, playing sports exposed kids to dirt.

Dolls were said to be sexist, and should be passe;
And Nintendo would rot your entire brain away.
So Santa just stood there, disheveled, perplexed;
He just could not figure out what to do next.

He tried to be merry, tried to be gay,
But you've got to be careful with that word today.
His sack was quite empty, limp to the ground;
Nothing fully acceptable was to be found.

Something special was needed, a gift that he might
Give to all without angering the left or the right.
A gift that would satisfy, with no indecision,
Each group of people, every religion;

Every ethnicity, every hue,
Everyone, everywhere...even you.
So here is that gift, it's price beyond worth...
"May you and your loved ones enjoy peace on earth."

Notice:  This poem is copyright 1992 by Harvey Ehrlich.  It is free to
distribute, without changes, as long as this notice remains intact.
All follow-ups, requests, comments, questions, distribution rights, etc
should be made to  mduhan@husc.harvard.edu .  Happy Holidays!

I'm Glad I'm a Man

 I'm glad I'm a man, yes I am, I am king
 I don't live off of berries, bob-bons, and rings
 I don't brag to my girlfriends about my infections
 I won't talk to the blind man, concerning directions.

 I'm glad I'm a man, I'm so glad I could yell
 I don't shave my hair, wax, or use gel
 I don't buy wonder bras, or girdles or such
 and I don't beg for money to enlarge my bust.

 I'm glad I'm a man, of that I am proud.
 I'm not all bitchy, annoying and loud.
 I won't try to squeeze in jeans three sizes too small.
 My crdit card is still good when I leave from the mall.

 Yes, I'm glad I'm a man, a man you see
 I can pee standing up, sitting down, or in a tree
 I don't believe every ad with the word free

 I won't drink diet coke, or eat a rice cake.
 There's no silicone here, my chest isn't fake.
 My face isn't "lifted," my bra isn't stuffed,
 I do what's proper, I leave the toilet seat up.
 It doesn't take hours to fix up my hair,
 I don't see the need to use the bathroom in pairs.
 I won't throw a tyrade and then blame PMS.
 I'm a man, and I'm glad I can deal with my stress.

 I have intuition, I never get lost.
 I share household duties, I won't try to be boss.
 I'm a man and with that comes a high sense of class.
 I won't wear a swimsuit that rides up my ass.

 I won't go out at night in a black leather skirt,
 Then slap anybody who just tries to flirt.
 You crazy women scare me, you have lots of gall,
 To make Lorena a hero for hacking off balls.

 I won't cry like a baby when Bambi gets shot
 I don't make up false places, like the infamous "G-spot."
 I'm a man of high faith, its my right to command.
 The bible and God say all women must serve under man.
 I'm a man by chance and I'm thankful it's true--
 I'm glad I'm a man and not a woman like you.

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Thursday, March 19, 2009

playlist: emo, past and present

i used to make fun of emo kids. i really did.

i always thought of them as over-sensitive, hyper-anxious, angst-ridden, slouching, shuffling, sniffling, sighing, moaning, mumbling, head-shaking, sneaker-wearing, hair-dying, makeup-obsessed, ratty-clothes-wearing crybabies. shoe-gazers. whiners. losers. with music to match.

i used to make fun of emo kids. i really did.

but then i became one.
well, okay, no, really, i didn't. i was too much into the punk/goth scene to ever really admit to doing that.

but...i have to say that somewhere along the way i realized that for all their sensitivity and anxiety and angst, the emo kids weren't really so bad after all. because i don't think they're really that far off the mark in terms of life and living.

you see, underneath the hair and makeup and clothes, emo at its core is--as defined by its name--about one thing: emotion. the lifestyle. the attitude. the music. and all of it is sustained by undercurrents composed of equal parts loneliness, confusion, fear, anguish, alienation, and longing, all strung together by a fragile sense of wonder and hope and the realization that it, and we, are lost to live in a world of psychotic brutality.

the natural inclination, at least as displayed by so many people, is to resign ourselves to our fate and surrender and join the world in its suppression of the human spirit.

but emo goes the other way. if nothing else, it clings even tighter to the things most fragile, and holds them close, to protect them, and remind ourselves that--sometime, everytime, all the time--life is not about brutality; life is about living, and living means all the good things great and glorious in this creation, from great to small from high to low from far to near...beginning with us.

and once i realized that, it dawned on me that emo was saying the same things every other artist before or now or ever after has always said: life. love. learn. loss. gain. wonder. truth. faith. hope. glory. all of it a work of art. all of it humanity.

so now, even as emo has ventured into the dreaded emo-pop, when i compile my playlists for my training days, and take my journeys of miles upon miles upon miles, i find myself pulling up emo songs.

because it's easy to lose yourself out there in the distance, and to resign yourself to fate, and to surrender to the brutality of the world. but every time you do, you end up losing whatever lessons you were meant to learn, because by surrendering you lose before you even start. you lose the race. you lose yourself. in essence, you become a loser.

with the emo songs, i'm reminded to hold on. to not resign. to not surrender. remember why it is that i am in the distance: to learn the lessons i was meant to learn, to discover what it is that i was meant to find. and that's myself; that's my humanity.

in essence, to become a winner.

to get you started, here's a sampling of emo, just for you:
and just to show you what i mean stating that emo is saying the same thing that every other artist has ever said, here's some music extending from the past all the way to now, all showing the same sentiments expressed with every bit as much feeling as all the ones above. it's just a confirmation that emotions are always all just really the same. no, none of it's emo in name...but it is in spirit, and maybe that's what really counts:
feel free to add to the list. doesn't matter which one. it's all the same.

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The Lower South Platte Water Conservancy District's board of directors decided Tuesday to not object to a plan to move the proposed Galeton Reservoir from its original site.

Galeton is part of the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District's controversial Northern Integrated Supply Project, which would use water from the Cache la Poudre and South Platte rivers to irrigate, provide domestic water, and bolster the Poudre through Fort Collins.

Northern Water originally planned to build the reservoir on the southeast side of Colorado Highway 14 near Galeton, but in the 10 years since the project was proposed Nobel Energy has drilled almost two dozen oil and gas wells in the area. Those wells would have to be capped, at tremendous cost to Northern, in order to use the site for a reservoir.

Northern has applied to have the water rights instead transferred to land on the northwest side of the highway.

LSP board member Brad Stromberger, who also is on the Northern board of directors, said the Berthoud-based water district is "in the design stages" on the project already and plans to begin construction on the reservoir within about five years.

"This is a big project," he said. "This is a new water source we need."

The LSP's water lawyer, Kim Lawrence, had recommended that the district file an objection to Northern's request. Such objections are commonplace primarily to get access to crucial engineering and financial information about water projects. LSPWCD has previously gone on the record as being entirely in support of NISP, and during Tuesday's meeting the district's manager, Joe Frank, cautioned that objecting to the change in the Galeton application could be used by NISP opponents to claim that the lower South Platte doesn't support NISP.

"We could, potentially, see about 10,000 acre feet of return flow per year from this project," Frank told the board. "There might be a day here and there when they would take water that might have come down (the South Platte River) but the return flows will more than make up for that."

After a brief conference call with Lawrence, the board decided to not take any action on the Galeton Reservoir.

Engineering and hydrology reports have shown that NISP will improve water availability in the Poudre and South Platte river systems, but the project faces stubborn resistance from self-proclaimed environmentalists in Fort Collins who misinterpret and misrepresent the engineering reports.

The board did, however, vote to file an objection to an application by the Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority to pipe 1,500 acre feet of water from the South Platte River into the off-channel Binder Reservoir, also known as the Brighton Lateral Reservoir. ACWWA wants to use the water to exchange with other water entities along the river. Lawrence's recommendation to the LSP was to file an objection because the proposed project "affects many (irrigation) ditches in this reach."

"The application is complex and affects water rights ... to such a degree that counsel must recommend a statement of opposition so that the effect of such a proposal can be evaluated," Lawrence wrote in his evaluation to the board. "The detrimental effect on water rights ... cannot be evaluated based on the application alone."

The board unanimously voted to file an objection to the Binder project.

Jeff Rice: 970-526-9283,


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Mumbai Government Tries To Clean Up The Streets By Shaming Public Spitters

In a bid to reduce the spread of disease, the Indian state of Maharashtra may institute a new punishment for public spitting: sweeping the corridors of a government building.

Spitting is already banned in civic hospitals in the state, and The Times of India reports that the new proposal would extend the prohibition to all public spaces.

The government proposes punishing spitters with a fine of 1,000 rupees ($15) and a day of community service. The fine would escalate to 3,000 rupees and three days on the second offense, and 5,000 rupees and five days after the third expectoration.

“We had to bring in a punishment that would shame the offenders and hurt their ego,” Deepak Sawant, the state’s public health minister, told The Indian Express.

Offenders will have to clean a government building or hospital. The disgrace associated with this punishment, Sawant said, will help tobacco chewers remember that spitting in public is not OK. The proposal has gone to the state law and judiciary department for further discussion.

It’s hoped that harsher punishments for spitting will reduce the transmission of diseases like tuberculosis, according to The Times of India. A doctor told the paper that spitting in public represents a health hazard, just like secondhand smoke.

“When people with lung TB cough, sneeze or spit, they propel the TB germs into the air,” the World Health Organization notes. “A person needs to inhale only a few of these germs to become infected.”

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AnnaLynne McCord Shops Armani Exchange

AnnaLynne McCord Shops Armani Exchange

90210 star AnnaLynne McCord takes a break from taping her hit CW show to go Christmas shopping for her friends at the A|X (Armani Exchange) store on Sunset Blvd. in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

The 21-year-old actress picked up a Ribbed Sequin Tank, Printed Blouson Dress, Patent Trim Tweed Coat, Opera Length Patent Gloves, Drawstring Quilted Tote, Ruffle Dress, Mod Aviator Sunglasses, and Patent Braid Belt.

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    hmmmm.. boring

  • ashley

    Her weight is absolutely perfect. she does not look like a stick and has muscle in the right place.

  • mia

    was her t-shirt a reference to her outfit?

    and geez, if i wanted to see an average looking girl doing stupid poses for a camera i would’ve gone on fb.

    pic 3 and 5 especially.

  • Tiffany

    Why is she posing?

  • Kally

    Hate that young bitch!!

    JJ please don’t post about her anymore!!

  • Kooky

    She always looks so ethnic.

  • hello

    she looks kinda…i hate to say it but, manly?

  • ????

    I don’t know why she is posing and I don’t see any muscle on her whatsoever.

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    Who cares? Where is the news and gossip? This site is sucking lately.

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    Who cares? Where is the news and gossip? This site is sucking lately.

  • brie2009

    Seems she likes the paps around.

  • brandy

    she’s very pretty

  • anna

    She looks like Beyonce. There’s a strong facial resemblance.

  • PardyHardy

    I think she should have been Rosalie in Twilight…

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    Great pics! :)

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    Media fame wxore…..

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    umm who the fuck are you, your so not in this league

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    i LOVE her curly hair! it always looks great – straight or curly!

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    I hate it when people post in front of the paparazzi…Heidi Montag, Selena Gomez and this girl.

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    The NEW Heidi Montag- Pratt ladies and gentleman!!!

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    she’s a very weird looking creature.. that mouth… nasty looking..

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    Who cares what haters think? AnnaLynne is superhot and supertalented.

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    whats the problem with posing for the paps ? They want a picture.. you give it to them ..simple as that why act hard to get for a picture when you know they are gonna get one anyways.

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It was during a showcase gig at the Embassy Club, London that Duran Duran's Nick Rhodes requested a demo tape of the bands work, and a few days later he telephoned Limahl saying that he really liked the tape and was going to take it to EMI records.

After interest from three major labels, Kajagoogoo signed with EMI records in July 1982.

Kajagoogoo set to work on their first album, White Feathers, which was to be produced by Nick Rhodes & Duran Duran' producer, Colin Thurston.

In January 1983 their debut single, 'Too Shy' was released hitting number one in the U.K. (and seven other European countries) and peaked in the USA at number five. Shortly after the release of 'Too Shy', ‘Ooh to Be Ah’ and ‘Hang on Now’ were released.

Both were Top 15 U.K. hits. In April 1983, Kajagoogoo released their first album, ‘White Feathers’. The band quickly became teen idols and over 60,000 U.K. fans saw them play on their ‘White Feathers’ UK tour.

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ABBA and some Drama

Last night was ABBA's concert in PICC.

Last night was what I promised my quasi-best friend palakpak that I would go with her, not because she wanted me to, but because I loved ABBA. And because I know that this may be my last chance of seeing them in person. I know that.

Last night, after weeks of anticipating and planning to buy the tickets, I simply said no.

Last night, after saying no, I didn't even feel a slight sensation of regret nor anything at all. The feeling should have been like, someone who has bought a Twilight movie premiere tickets on a one-night-only show in the Philippines and on the night of the premiere slept and miss the screening. But I didn't. It should've been but I didn't feel it.

Last night, I didn't know what happened. I didn't know what happened last night.

No, not just last night. I practically don't remember anything that happened to me in the past two years.

Of course that's exaggeration. I still remember some. Snippets in Palakpak's term. But going back at this point, I am unable to find anything to look back for. Empty and blurry. Except for some escape to Baguio and Zambales and some Tagaytay picnics on weekends, I can't recall anything at all.

Back then, I was the last person to forget good times and memories—because I am composed of 10% water and 90% drama. I just can't simply forget it.

When I told myself, that I had to take drama lightly in the industry where I am right now, I didn't mean to feel nothing at all. I didn't mean emotionally paralize me.

But I did. And I am currently and consistently doing it.

What bothers me is if and when Meryl Streep visits the Philippines, and the same passivity would struck me. Gawd. That must be awful.

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Kid-Lit Cares: Superstorm Sandy Relief Effort

People who write children’s books and work in this industry have a wide range of interests and talents. As authors, illustrators, agents, and editors, we do different jobs, and we love and create different kinds of books. But one thing we all tend to agree on is using your powers for good in the world.

Many of us watched with sadness Monday night as Sandy ravaged the East Coast.  Damage estimates are in the tens of billions, and the heartbreak is impossible to measure. We’d like to do what we can to help, and that’s what KidLit Cares is all about.

What is KidLit Cares?

It’s an online talent auction to benefit the Red Cross relief effort for Sandy. Agents, editors, authors, and illustrators have donated various services to be auctioned off to the highest bidder, with donations being made directly to the Red Cross disaster relief fund.

What kinds of things are included?

 Manuscript critiques, in-person and Skype author visits, virtual writing workshops, school & library marketing consultations for authors… you name it.  You can scroll down to see the full list of auction items for KidLit Cares Round One.  (Round Two will begin soon, hosted by my fellow Bloomsbury/Walker author and organizational goddess Joanne Levy.  If you’d like to make a donation, please email her at with the information)

The full list of current auction is below, and you can click on any item to see all the details, and bidding is happening in the comments.  To bid on an auction, check the current high bid in the comments, and place a higher bid by leaving your name and bid amount in a new comment, along with some way to contact you (email, FB or Twitter…I’m not fussy.)

 What happens if I win?

 Winners will be notified when the auction ends and should be prepared to make an online donation directly to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund in the amount of the high bid at that time.   After you’ve made your donation, you’ll forward your receipt to me, and I’ll put you in touch with the person who donated the service you won so that the two of you can work out the details about how and when.   All services will be provided at the convenience of both the person making the donation and the auction winner, but this should happen within three months of the auction’s end unless something else is agreed upon by both parties.Exceptions are noted on some auction pages.

Okay…so who’s Kate Messner and why is this fundraiser on her website?

I’m Kate.  I’m the author, speaker, & social media geek who organized the KidLit Cares online talent auction. I write books for kids (one of them is about scary futuristic storms that feel a little too real these days), and I wanted to do something to help the people in Sandy’s path who are hurting. The whole thing is hosted on my website because…well…I know how to post things here. So hi there! And welcome. I hope you’ll  find something in the KidLit Cares auction that you can’t live without and a donate ton of money to the Red Cross while you’re here.  Feel free to scope out my books later on, but for now, check out these AMAZING auction items!

1. Manuscript Critique with Caroline Abbey of Bloomsbury (CLOSED)

2. Manuscript Critique & Signed Books from Julie Berry  (CLOSED)

3. Manuscript Critique with Laurie Halse Anderson (CLOSED)

4. Manuscript Critique with Jo Knowles (CLOSED)

5. 20-minute Phone Chat with Agent Erin Murphy (CLOSED)

6. School Skype Gift Bag from Author Laurel Snyder! (CLOSED)

7. Perfect Your Pitch Package with Author Erin Dionne (CLOSED)

8. Query Critique & Phone Chat with Agent Jennifer Laughran (CLOSED)

9. Manuscript Critique with Agent Pam van Hylckama (CLOSED)

10. Skype Author Visit with Laurie Halse Anderson (CLOSED)

11. Skype Visit with Veronica Roth, Author of DIVERGENT (CLOSED)

12. Phone Call with Poet & Author Nikki Grimes (CLOSED)

13. Picture Book Critique with Author Jean Reidy! (CLOSED)

14. Manuscript Critique & Phone Call with Egmont USA Publisher Elizabeth Law (CLOSED)

15. Full YA or MG Manuscript Critique with Author Kody Keplinger (CLOSED)

16. Picture Book Critique with Author Deborah Underwood (CLOSED)

17. Skype Visit with Mo Willems! (CLOSED)

18. Skype Visit & Signed Books from Author Linda Urban (CLOSED)

19. Skype Author Visit & Signed Books from Sara Lewis Holmes (CLOSED)

20. Skype Visit & Signed Books from Barbara O’Connor (CLOSED)

21. Writer’s Care Package from Sarah Aronson (CLOSED)

22. Picture Book Critique with Michelle Knudsen (CLOSED)

23. “Free Pass” to Chronicle Books Editorial Meeting & Picture Book Critique with Editor Melissa Manlove (CLOSED)

24. For Authors: School and Library Planning & Publicity Package from Kate Messner (CLOSED)

25. Manuscript Critique with Author April Henry (CLOSED)

26. Manuscript Critique with Author Sarah Darer Littman (CLOSED)

27. Poetry or Picture Book Critique with Author Kelly Fineman (CLOSED)

28. Author/Agent Tag-Team Picture Book Critique & Submission Package w/ Anne Marie Pace & Linda Pratt (CLOSED)

29.Signed Fairy Tale Retellings & a Personal Letter from Author Diane Zahler (CLOSED)

30. Manuscript Critique & Phone Call with Agent Michelle Witte (CLOSED)

30A  (I apparently like the number 30 and used it twice.) Release Day Launch Package for your YA/MG Book from InkSlinger PR (CLOSED)

31. Manuscript Critique & Signed Book from Editor Cheryl Klein (CLOSED)

32.Month9Books 2013 “Books for a Year” Package (CLOSED)

33.Skype Author Visit & Signed Books from Ellen Hopkins (CLOSED)

34. School Author Visit with Sarah Albee (CT, NY, MA, & DC only) (CLOSED)

35. New England School or Library Author Visit with Cynthia Lord (CLOSED)

36. Signed Books (and a character named after you!) from Author Robin Wasserman (CLOSED)

37. Query & Manuscript Critique Package with Author Tessa Gratton (CLOSED)

38. 50-page Fantasy or Science Fiction Critique with Author Gwenda Bond (CLOSED)

39. 3-Day Writing Retreat at The Writing Barn in Austin (CLOSED)

40. Skype Author Visit with Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park (CLOSED)

41. Portfolio Critique with Penguin Art Director Giuseppe Castellano (CLOSED)

Please note that each auction’s closing date & time is listed on the page. Winners will be contacted after the auction ends, and after you forward me a receipt for your donation to the Red Cross Disaster Relief fund, you’ll be put in touch with the person who donated the item, and you’ll work out the details from there. Happy bidding!

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Last Friday, my home town welcomed and congratulated me for my Pan American games result at a Friday night town concert.  It was so neat to see my community come together and to have the opportunity to share the joy and hard work of my racing with so many loved ones and little ones!  Thank you to my brother, Jimmy, Adam Reid, West Deptford Township and all of our family and friends for making this such a special night!

USC Trojans: Kate McFetridge Wins Silver at Pan Am Games

July 17, 2015

11218801TORONTO — In her first major international competition, USC women’s rowing alumna Kate McFetridge (Thorofare, N.J./West Deptford HS)
claimed the silver medal in the women’s single sculls at the 2015 Pan American Games regatta on Tuesday, July 14. The regatta came to a close following 15 A-finals held over the course of three days at the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta course in St. Catharines, Canada.

On May 20, McFetridge won the women’s single at the Pan American Games Trials on Lake Mercer in West Windsor, N.J., and was subsequently named to the U.S. Rowing Team (May 22). The victory was just the beginning of a journey that the former Trojan captain hopes culminates in the opportunity to race in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Representing the U.S. in the Pan Am Games, McFetridge won her heat by almost 23 seconds (7:56.38). She bested that time as she completed the 2000-meter race with a time of 7:38.21 in the final to finish second to Canada’s Carling Zeeman (7:30.86). Zeeman was dominant throughout the final to take gold before a home crowd. Despite a slow start through the first 500 meters, McFetridge came back and moved from fourth up to second place. Soraya Jague (7:43.34) of Chile took bronze, as she edged Yariulvis Cobas (7:46.21) of Cuba.

The Pan Am Games are the third-largest multi-sporting event in the world after the Olympic Games and the Asian Games. McFetridge was among 178 athletes who represented 14 nations that participated in the rowing regatta July 11-15.

McFetridge began her rowing career at USC as a walk-on student-athlete and rose through the ranks to become a co-captain as a senior in 2010-11. She rowed primarily in the varsity four and second varsity eight boats for the Trojans and was a two-time Pac-12 All-Academic first-team selection and a CRCA National Scholar Athlete. She graduated from USC in 2011 with a degree in health promotion and disease prevention.

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Seven More U.S. Crews Advance to Medals at 2015 Pan Am Games

by Allison Frederick, | Jul 12, 2015

LM4-ST. CATHARINES, Ont., Canada – United States crews are set to race for medals in each of the fourteen events of the 2015 Pan American Games following several stand-out performances on Sunday in St. Catharines, Ontario.The U.S. lightweight men’s four set the tone for the day, taking on Canada and Chile in the second of two heats. The USRowing Training Center – Oklahoma City-based crew of Matthew O’Donoghue (Bryn Mawr, Pa.), Andrew Weiland (Upper Arlington, Ohio), Peter Gibson(Belmont, Mass.) and Robin Prendes (Miami, Fla.) took the lead from the start, clocking a 6:00.25 at the line to advance directly to its Wednesday final.

W1xNext up, Vesper Boat Club’s Katherine McFetridge dominated her heat of the women’s single sculls. The U.S. sculler won her race in a 7:56.38, followed by Argentina, Venezuela and El Salvador. Canada’s Carling Zeeman advanced from the second heat in 7:43.27. The final of the event is scheduled for Tuesday.

USTC – Oklahoma City’s Brendan Harrington (Garden City, N.Y.) and Matthew Mahon (St. Louis, Mo.) went to the line next in the first of two heats in the men’s pair, but it was Chile’s Oscar Vasquez and Felipe Leal that advanced with a win in 6:36.21. Canada crossed second, and the U.S. crew came third with a time of 6:40.66.

M2-The U.S. pair returned to finish third in the afternoon repechage to advance to the final. Despite a strong headwind, the U.S. crew maintained the lead through the first 1,000-meter mark, but then slipped back to second behind Canada, and then into third behind Brazil. All crews advanced to the final, scheduled for Tuesday.

“We crossed the 1,000-meter mark in first,” said Harrington. “We have a big disadvantage with regard to the wind, being 60-80 pounds lighter than they are. So that was the big difference. We had to row with more swing and more back end just to fight through the wind.

“I think we both feel very confident, and we feel like we can put together a full 2k, which has been our main goal for the Pan Am Games. The two of us have trained as a lightweight pair for a few months now, and while we have a lot of speed, it’s been a struggle to put together a full piece. So we’re pretty happy with doing that today. I’m super excited to race in the eight, too, with two opportunities for a medal.”

M4xUp next, the U.S. men’s quadruple sculls crew finished third in its race for lanes. Austin Meyer (Cohoes, N.Y.) of Cambridge Boat Club, Ryan Monaghan (Pittsford, N.Y.) of California Rowing Club, Sam Stitt (McLean, Va.) of Potomac Boat Club and Colin Ethridge (Laytonsville, Md.) of Malta Boat Club teamed up from the U.S. lightweight and heavyweight doubles to post a time of 6:11.44 in the quad.

Canada’s Rob Gibson, Will Dean, Julien Bahain and Matthew Buie won in a 5:52.21, followed in second by Cuba’s Angel Fournier, Eduardo Rubio, Orlando Sotolongo and Adrian Oqendo with a time of 6:02.29.

Lw1xU.S. lightweight women’s single sculler Mary Jones (Huntsville, Ala.) of Vesper Boat Club marked a heat win for the day, posting a 7:43.34 to advance to the final. Mexico’s Kenia Lechuga also advanced from the second heat. Brazil’s Fabiana Beltrame and Argentina’s Lucia Palermo advanced from the first heat.

Like the men’s quad, the U.S. women’s quad went to the line with members of the lightweight and heavyweight doubles for its preliminary race. Victoria Burke (Redding, Conn.) of GMS Rowing Center, Nicole Ritchie (Dummerston, Vt.) of Vesper Boat Club, Lindsay Meyer (Seattle, Wash.) of Vesper Boat Club and Sarah Giancola (Buffalo, N.Y.) of GMS Rowing Center finished second in a 6:45.06 to Canada’s 6:30.83.

W4x“It was good to get out there and work out some of the kinks,” said Meyer, a 2008 Olympian in the event. “We’re focused on our doubles now; ours is tomorrow and the lightweight double final is Tuesday.

“Just being here is really exciting,” said Ritchie. “It’s nice to have a few races to get into the swing of things. I think we set ourselves up well for the next races.”

In the final preliminary race of the day, the U.S. men’s eight had the fastest first 1,000 meters of the field, but it was Canada that recorded the win. Harrington and Mahon from the men’s pair joined the lineup as bow pair, with coxswain Sam Ojserkis (Linwood, N.J.), Keane Johnson (Palo Alto, Calif.), Nareg Guregian (North Hills, Calif.), Kyle Peabody (LaGrange, N.Y.), David Eick (Raleigh, N.C.), Erick Winstead (Fairfield, Conn.) and Taylor Brown (Winter Park, Fla.) completing the lineup.

M8Canada won the race in a 5:45.79, followed by the U.S. in 6:03.81. Brazil, Argentina and Cuba followed.

“It was our first race as a crew, so expectantly, we’ve got some things to work on,” said Ojserkis. “We’ve got to clean up our start and get faster out of the blocks and then we’ll find ourselves in a good position in the final.”

Medal rounds for rowing events at the Pan American Games are scheduled for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Four U.S. crews will have the opportunity to stand on the podium tomorrow—the women’s pair, men’s and women’s double and men’s four.

The women’s pair kicks it off at 9:15 a.m. EST. USRowing Training Center – Princeton’s Molly Bruggeman (Dayton, Ohio) and Emily Huelskamp (Sainte Genevieve, Mo.) recorded the fastest time in the race for lanes on Saturday and take on Canada, Argentina, Chile, Nicaragua and Cuba in the final.

Next up is the women’s double sculls final, scheduled for 9:25 a.m. EST. Meyer and Ritchie finished second in their preliminary race, and they race Cuba, Canada, Chile, Brazil and Argentina.

Monaghan and Stitt will represent the U.S. in the men’s double sculls final at 9:45 a.m. EST. The U.S. crew faces crews from Mexico, Argentina, Cuba, Canada and Peru.

Finally, the U.S. men’s four of Johnson, Guregian, Peabody and Eick race for medals, coming off a third-place finish in the preliminary round. They face Canada’s top crew of Conlin McCabe, Kai Langerfeld, Tim Schrijver and Will Crothers, along with Brazil, Argentina and Cuba. The final is scheduled for 10:05 a.m. EST.

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