What is it about the rain that makes us feel so much more deeply? Could it be water being associated with our emotion and rain drops resembling tears?
The rain is said to soothe and lull us to sleep with its rhythmic sounds. There is a hush that comes over the Earth as the rain begins to fall and the only sound is that of the rain pounding against your shelter, your own heartbeat and your breathing.
Maybe it’s how the rain slows us down, physically and mentally. We certainly slow our pace and think before we rush out into it. Sometimes we even stay put and wait it out. It’s the perfect time to curl up in favorite place to read, watch a movie or just hang out with your favorite person or pet.
Here are some red roses on their last days, fading with the times, soon to give way to it’s life so another can be born.
Posted in inspiration and tagged emotions, fading beauty, lull, magic, magical rain, rain, roses, soothing, water on July 15, 2014 by Waya. 5 Comments	
The Healthcare Marketplace open enrollment starts today, so if you haven’t already prepared, it’s time to get started. You are now able to enroll in healthcare, re-enroll, or change your plan starting today. The enrollment period will only last 45 days this year, where in previous years it lasted for 3 months. December 15th is […]
The flu is a lot more serious than people realize. Last year in 2017, the flu was the deadliest in the last 40 years. Approximately 80,000 people died, including 180 children. So getting your flu shot before the flu season is in full swing is vital for your health and those around you. It’s important […]
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Health tips are constantly changing. One day eggs are good for you, the next they’re bad. (They’re good for you, by the way, yolks and all). So here are 13 tips for overall health that will never change. Cut Out Sugary Drinks Soda and even fruit juice drinks are called “empty calories” meaning they contain […]
If you’re in the process of getting your life insurance policy started then it’s likely that you’ll be taking your medical exam shortly. You should be prepared so you can be in the best possible health for your medical exam. The better health you are in, the lower your life insurance rates. Here are 7 […]
It’s inevitable that employees will face days when their productivity decreases. But there are ways to boost employee morale and keep their productivity up throughout the year. Here are 6 ways to boost employee productivity. Delegate Owning your own business is without a doubt a stressful and busy job. Even if you feel like you’re […]
One of the most efficient ways to get work done at your company is to keep your employees healthy and happy. If your employees aren’t healthy that means more sick days are taken and as a result less productivity. So how do you keep your employees healthy all year? Here are 5 ways to keep […]
All this talk of health insurance can be confusing, especially if you don’t know what some of the terms mean. Here are some of the most common health insurance terms used to help you understand what they are. Deductible A deductible is the amount you owe for health care services before your health insurance kicks […]
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There are many ways to crown the winner of your tournament. One of the most popular is a single-elimination competition, wherein a team keeps playing as long as it wins, with the overall champion being the group that remains undefeated. Teams are generally seeded, or ranked, depending on a number of variables, including team record and difficulty of schedule, and put into brackets so stronger teams are likely to meet in the finals. Bracketing works on a power of two basis, creating brackets of four, eight, 16, and so on. Although you can have an odd number of teams and schedule byes, the overall calendar will have one fewer game than there are teams (because one team will be declared the winner). If each game takes 90 to 120 minutes, a 16-team tournament will need 22.5 to 30 hours of court time. This could equal three to four days of play.
A double-elimination competition means more organizational work, because each team can lose twice before being eliminated. This means teams get more bang for their buck by being able to play at least two games. Because it's bracketed, there will still be an overall winner. For scheduling, an eight-team double-elimination tourney will need 15 games.
In a round-robin tournament, teams are divided into pools, and they play everyone in their pool either once or twice. The team with the best record wins. In some tournaments, after a round of pools, a single-elimination competition takes place so there's an overall winner. The disadvantage to this format is the amount of rounds needed. While a 16-team single-elimination tournament takes only four rounds, a 16-team round-robin tournament requires 15 rounds of action.
A 3-on-3 tournament is exactly what it sounds like: Teams of three players compete against each other in a pick-up game type of event. These tournaments are often organized for charity events, and the event director sets the rules. Most often, these include playing on a half-court, winning by a certain number of points or within a time frame that's shorter than a standard basketball game. A 3-on-3 tournament can be a large competition involving dozens of teams across all age ranges. Teams are grouped into divisions, usually based on age and/or gender, and they often play in smaller pools, with the winners going on to an elimination bracket within the division.
One of the most well-known basketball competitions in the country is the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, which was started by Scott McNeal -- aka Gus Macker -- in his parents' driveway in 1974. Since then, it's grown to be held in over 75 cities each year.
When I head out with Wilco I always take the camera along. Sometimes I catch moments that are priceless.
Last week was one of the moments. At our favourite off leash park, Wilco met up with Paul, the 5-month old Pitbull Mix. I documented the scene with over 50 photos.
One of the photos stood out and made me laugh. Wilco looks totally maniacal and my husband commented that he (Wilco) looked like a Velociraptor and Paul’s expression speaks volumes.
Check out this amazing illustration, by SJK Illustrations, of a Velociraptor — for camparison’s sake.
I thought they were extinct… your photo clearly states they are still around… 🙂 Lovely shot of the young fellow…
I thought they were extinct as well but it sure looks like he got some of the genetic code written in his DNA. The photo doesn’t show his best side but thanks.
The low-lying Pacific nation of Kiribati faces a daunting challenge: imminent annihilation from sea-level rise. As Anote Tong, Kiribati’s President, races to find a way to protect his nation’s people and maintain their dignity, many iKiribati are seeking safe harbor overseas. Set against the backdrop of international climate negotiations and the fight to recognize climate displacement as an urgent human rights issue, Anote’s personal struggle to save his nation is intertwined with the extraordinary fate of Sermary, a young mother of six, who decides to migrate her family to New Zealand. At stake are the survival of Sermary’s family, the iKiribati people, and 4,000 years of iKiribati culture—yet the story also serves as a cautionary tale for low-lying populations everywhere.