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Life has sure changed (but remained the same) for me around here.
16th October, Jamie and I got married. I should record the details for prosperity. To be totally honest, it was very anti-climatic. We eloped, booked into the registry office about 6 weeks prior.
I was working heaps leading up to the 16th, did 5 late shifts in a row, including the night before!
Jamie's family had been visiting, they helped tweak my dress, Margie made the wedding cake, we got some flowers from Jo for the kitchen table to make the room look festive. It was actually very nice. On the Thursday, I realised I had no shoes, just assumed I'd wear the shoes from being Connie's bridemaid, but as I was actually 7 months pregnant on my wedding day, my feet have swelled up a bit, so those shoes didn't fit. So an emergency trip to the 24hr KMart on my way home from work, saw me pick up some very cute gold ballet flats.
Woke up on my wedding morning with all the usual jitters, it was such a strange feeling. On a side bar, I think the main cause of the jitters has to do with my previous almost wedding which was 12 years prior and in very similar circumstances. All was planned, just needed some witnesses, then I rang my sister to tell her what was happening and she talked me out of it. Vincent couldn't find anyone to be our witnesses and we called it off just minutes before hand. I think in the back of my mind, maybe I was expecting Jamie to do that same thing... all I can say is sorry Jamie, you two are not carved from the same stone.
Got myself all made up - and I'm not good at make up at all. We then realised that maybe we'd like some photos of the day (brain power is not our strong point). My digi camera is a pissy little 3 megapixel which takes dodgy photos and kills batteries by looking at them. So we decided that Jamie's canon SLR would be a better option.... FILM, who sells film these days??? The wedding was booked in for 10am, so we left just after 9 to find a shop that sells film (not in the service stations, but found a camera shop on Beaumont Street). THEN we were over half an hour early. The registry office said not to bother showing up to just a couple minutes prior, otherwise we'd just have to sit in the waiting room with the people registering their kids births etc... often ferals.
So the three of us - Jamie, Mark and I - went to Gloria Jeans on Beaumont for a coffee. Well Jamie had a coffee, and I just felt sick. Thought I was going to throw up and time just stood still for half an hour.
Our witnesses - Jason and Terese and their two boys from our football club - were running a little late, because very surprisingly there was traffic in Newcastle!!!
We crossed the road, bumped into our friend Rebecca. Then went into the registry office. Then we went into the tiny office and Kerrie the marriage celebrant calmed us all down. We had to check some documents to make sure the spelling was all correct (it was), then we had to stand and face each other and to the "repeat after me" portion. Mark got the giggles during Jamie's part, but I must agree it did sound weird. It was very nice, shame I can't remember the vows we made to each other, but it was in the spirit of partnership and loyalty. Jamie was asked to kiss the bride in front of other people, something we just don't do! Then we signed (as Jamie would put it) our life away. I finally became Mrs Christy Storer.
15 minutes later, we were out of there! Went back to Gloria Jeans had another coffee, I had one this time. Had a huge chat and laugh about how quick it all was and much more cost effective than a huge shindig. Then we headed for the foreshore for a little walk, followed by lunch. Being the school holidays there was a fair on at Nobby's beach, so the boys had a ride on the Dodgem Cars and we had a little walk around.
The Wedding Breakfast (as mum would like it to be called) was held at the Paymasters Cottage which was very nice, but maybe just a little bit "restauranty" for us. Jamie had fish, I had a super yummy salad of chicken and Marko had the "best meal of his life" garlic prawns. The waiter was lovely, and made it a nice occasion.
And then.... it was over!
Welcome to my blog. This is a series of thoughts about my day, my kids achievements, general thoughts and where I can avoid annoying people too much on Facebook. I'm a chronic over-sharer, this is a little more private, actually its not, but I feel that it is. A word of warning, I don't proof read and type as I think it, so if its a little convoluted you know why!
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
16th October 2009 - Jamie and Christy got married..
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- Alicia (The Red Deer) said...
Congratulations - you both look so happy in the photos :)
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TEMPE, Ariz. -- A chase that started on Interstate 10 near Guadalupe ended with a wreck on the eastbound U.S. 60 off ramp to Mill Avenue Friday morning.
According to the Department of Public Safety, officers tried to stop a car for excessive speed shortly after 7:30 a.m. The driver took off and a chase ensued. DPS said the suspect vehicle was traveling more than 100 mph at times.
The driver eventually got off the freeway at Mill Avenue. That's where it got into a wreck.
Aerial video showed two cars smashed up against a semi. The wreck was blocking two lanes of the off ramp.
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I'm disturbed by the trend in which parents feel the need to show off their children as if they were trophies. I know a woman who actually took her newborn baby straight from the birthing hospital to a Mommy & Me class because she was so eager to place him on display! In the meantime, she ignored the safety of the child, who could have been exposed to dangerous cold and flu viruses at a very young age. Didn't she realize that a newborn with a fever would be hospitalized? It hardly seems worth the risk of impressing a few friends and strangers.
Another woman I know would drag her three children into work with her at every possible opportunity. Then she would spend hours taking them around to every desk in the company, providing her coworkers the opportunity to ooh and aah over her children. Needless to say, she wasn't getting much work done, and neither was anyone else! I soon took to closing my office door at the sight of her and her children. I felt bad for those coworkers who didn't have the luxury of an office door.
Since when are children trophies? Don't get me wrong. I adore my children, and I'm very proud of them. I beam just as much as the next parent when someone fawns over them. But there are appropriate times and places for sharing our children with others. Risking their health as newborns is definitely the wrong time. And showing them off at the workplace more than once or twice a year is definitely the wrong place. Flaunting our precious possessions—whether they be diamonds or children—is always in bad taste. Consideration of others is always in style.
Susan M. Heim is the author of Oh, Baby! 7 Ways a Baby Will Change Your Life the First Year; It's Twins! Parent-to-Parent Advice from Infancy Through Adolescence; and Twice the Love: Stories of Inspiration for Families with Twins, Multiples, and Singletons.
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Children Are Not Trophies
Posted by Susan Heim at 4:31 PM
Labels: children, consideration, pride, safety, trophies
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text: CHARLESTON -- Jackson Kelly attorney Marcia Allen Broughton will be honored as a West Virginia State Bar Foundation Fellow during the Annual Bar Foundation Fellows dinner on April 24.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe honor of Fellow recognizes those lawyers and members of the judiciary whose professional, public and private careers have demonstrated dedication to the welfare of their communities and honorable service to the legal profession with the individuals selected reflecting the diverse nature of the legal profession in West Virginia.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eBroughton, one of only eighteen recipients of this honor in 2014, is also a member of the West Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants and a fellow in the American College of Trusts and Estates Counsel. She is a Member of Jackson Kelly in the firm\u0026rsquo;s Clarksburg office. As Leader of the Tax Practice Group, her practice is concentrated in the areas of estate planning, tax planning and business practices.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eBroughton graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science in business administration and majored in accounting. In 1979, she became a Certified Public Accountant. Broughton also received her Juris Doctor in 1979 from West Virginia University College of Law. In 1983, she received her LL.M. in taxation from Georgetown University Law Center.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe Bar Foundation is a philanthropic organization for the legal profession and justice system in West Virginia. Among other services, the Foundation gives grants to organizations that provide legal services to low income citizens and that improve the administration of justice. The organization also selects Bar Foundation Fellows, who are outstanding lawyers and members of the judiciary.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eJackson Kelly is a national law firm with more than 200 attorneys located in 11 offices throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, Colorado and the District of Columbia. For more information, visit\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href="http://www.jacksonkelly.com/" target="_blank"\u003ewww.JacksonKelly.com\u003c/a\u003e.


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Pretty much speaks for itself, really.
The Diagram has released their shortlist for the Oddest Book Title of 2013. I'd never heard of this prize before today, and I'm almost as excited about it as I was about the Bad Sex in Fiction Award.
Titles are important for any book, but it takes some courage to publish something really out-there. You can find all six shortlisted book titles here. My favourite would have to be God's Doodle: The Life and Times of the Penis just for the fantastic use of the word 'doodle' which I've not heard since primary school.
Once you've picked a favourite book title, head to this website and vote in a winner! The results are released on March 22 2013, so stay tuned and may the oddest book win.


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I was working on my sharing time lesson for this Sunday, and was looking for ways to say "Thank you" when I came across some really cool stuff at The Spoon Sisters.
I can't imagine how they get these beans to do this!
And these look fun too! I'd have to have them all so I could do funny hair do's.
I also like these plain ones. But I think that basil will be harder than grass to grow.
I know for sure I don't want one of these, unless I can put a magnet under dh's name.
And OH MY GOSH... what were they thinking when they made these? Just change them QUICK!
The whole site is full of fun different kind of stuff. Check them out!
Friday, November 7, 2008
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The first:
Monday last was A's birthday, so J and I stopped by the Whole Foods on River Street to get her some flowers. This particular Whole Foods has an escalator and stairs, and I usually take the stairs. I mentioned this to J, who gave me a look that said: "Whatever, take your stairs, you weirdo" as she approached the escalator. As I started climbing the stairs I looked over at her and I couldn't see her - because she had crouched down and started running up the escalator. I started taking the stairs two at a time, but since she knew we were racing and I did not, she had a head start (on the escalator, mind you) and won. As I got to the top she was pointing and laughing (and actually I was laughing so hard I could hardly breathe). J does not run, you see...
Yes, J, that was a triumph. Touché.
And the second:
Textversation with my brother
J: Is Dad's birthday tomorrow?
Leslie: No. It's Thursday.
J: I don't think so. I think it's tomorrow.
L: Yes! We do this every year and I am always always right.
I am always right. And we do do this every year. Every time, my mother, brother, and I question which day is my Dad's birthday. It's always on the 29th.


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August 30, 2013 10.19 Europe/London By Chris Dziadul
Hungary ended July with close to 2 million TV homes receiving either cable or IPTV services.
There were also a total of nearly 2 million TV homes receiving digital services.
Data produced by the regulator NMHH shows that based on data provided by the nine leading players, there were a total of 1,949,661 cable and IPTV subscriptions, of which 941,688 were for digital services.
The number of wireless (DTH and MMDS) subscriptions meanwhile stood at 923,854, while the DTT pay-TV take up was 107,351.
The total number of digital TV subscriptions was 1,972,893.
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With swine flu dominating the headlines, planning a trip — especially an international one — may feel less like a vacation than a headache and a gamble.
If you're planning to travel, you may be considering an investment in travel insurance, which — depending on the policy — could offer you some coverage if you have to cancel or cut short a vacation.
Michael Ambrose, president of the U.S. Travel Insurance Association, stresses that each policy is different. The key is to call your insurer and ask specific questions to determine the conditions under which you will — or won't — be covered.
"When you get the insurance, get the facts," Ambrose says. "Ask the questions upfront."
To help start the process, here are answers to some key questions:
Q: Who buys travel insurance?
A: Ambrose estimates that about 30 percent of U.S. travelers buy travel insurance, which he said is probably dominated by travelers going on cruises, tours or international trips. Travel agency Liberty Travel said about 38 percent of its customers who buy vacation packages get a travel insurance plan.
Ambrose says the numbers have risen over the past few years as terrorism, natural disasters and other medical scares like SARS have highlighted the risks of going away.
"It's unfortunate that bad news sometimes helps our business, but the reality is people don't think about these things until they happen," Ambrose says.
Q: What special protection does travel insurance give if a trip is ruined because of swine flu?
A: That will depend on your policy and the circumstances. If you get sick while you're on vacation, most policies will provide some benefits for medical care, evacuation or quarantine.
You'll also have access to guidance from your insurance company if you need to find a hospital or leave the area quickly.
It's a different story, though, if you decide to cancel a trip in advance because of a swine flu outbreak or CDC warning.
Travel Guard Vice President Dan McGinnity says most traditional travel plans will not provide coverage for canceling a trip due to a health scare.
"Most of our policies have a provision in there for terrorism but not for something like swine flu," adds Ambrose, who is also the president of Travelex Insurance Services.
For a higher premium, a "cancel for any reason" policy would provide you with at least a partial refund if you decide to cancel your trip in advance because of swine flu or anything else.
"You won't get back 100 percent, but you will get back a percent," Ambrose says.
Q: Swine flu isn't the only worry on my mind. What if I lose my job after I book my trip?
A: Many policies do include provisions that cover trips that are canceled because of job loss, Ambrose says. Again, you have to ask.
In fact, many insurance providers have relaxed their restrictions — like minimum years of employment — for those policies as unemployment has increased over the past six months or so.
That helps both parties involved. "As the policies start adapting more to the consumer, our take-up rate becomes better and better," Ambrose says.
Q: So when is travel insurance worth the cost?
A. Travel insurance will cost between 3.5 percent and 9 percent of the cost of your trip, depending in part on your age and what kind of plan you choose.
Ambrose suggests that travelers check their medical and other insurance policies before their trips to find out when they will be covered under those plans. You may or may not be covered under your health insurance policy, for example, when you are out of the country.
Otherwise, it's a case-by-case decision. "It really comes down to that comfort level in what you have invested in the trip and what you can afford to lose," Ambrose says.
Q: Do I have some coverage already anyway, even without separate travel insurance?
A: Credit cards generally offer coverage for catastrophic events or accidents while a person is traveling. People who pay for a trip using an American Express card, for example, automatically receive some coverage for lost baggage, car rental damage, roadside assistance and even some injuries or death.
For an additional fee, card holders can get coverage for missed flights, medical expenses, emergency evacuation and other circumstances.
But don't count on it. As ever, Ambrose says, check the fine print.
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My Motto: "Professionality and Benevolence"
Mag. Dr. Ludwig Richard
Born: May 12,1969
Master of Business Administration, University of Economics, Vienna
- from 1988 employed in parents' travel agency and grandparents' bus and coach charter enterprise. Main focus: computer services and electronic information management.
- from 1990 main focus: controlling
- 1993 graduation
- 1993: general director of Bajer Bus Verkehrsbetriebe company: (approx. 90 Buses, 100 drivers)
- 1997 additional responsibilities in the Dr. Richard group, esp. controlling and electronic information management.
- 2000 Vice CEO of Bajer Bus, a subsidiary of Dr. Richard group.
- 2005 CEO of Dr. Richard Group
- 2007 PhD. (Dissertation on revenue generation and optimization in public urban and regional transport systems ", ISBN 978-3-940333-15-5, German Language)
Dr. Richard company has thus been a family run enterprise for three generations.
Operational Management
Dir. Prok. Mag. Werner Gumprecht
Born: March 4, 1972
- 1990 Maturity exam (Bruck/Leitha)
- 1991-1999 University of Economics and Technical University Vienna, Business Administration
- 01/2000-12/2002 Assistant to the gen. Manager/ traffic planning
- 09/2000-12/2002 director Kraftfahrlinien Bajer Bus
- since 01/2003 Key Account Manager for regional public transport and traffic associations
- Dr. Richard Lower Austria & Burgenland, general manager Bajer Bus public transport
- 2005 general power of economic representation (Prokura)
- 2006 Director
DI Bernhard Weber
Born: July 4, 1977 in Horn
- 1996: maturity exam technical vocational high school, Krems
- 1996-2004: Technical University Vienna, civil & construction engineer
- 2005: Traffic planning at Dr. Richard
- 2009: General Manager
Ing. Mag.(FH) Johann Strasser
technical director
purchase of technical equipment, vehicle fleet management, garage management, development
geb. 1972 in Melk
- maturity exam technical vocational high school, automotive engineering and manufacturing systems engineering
- advanced technical college, operational management
- to 2006 in a managerial capacity in utility vehicle industry
- 2006 Dr. Richard technical assistant manager
- 2010 technical director Dr. Richard Verkehrsbetriebe
Libor Bures
Born: March 3, 1963
- 1987: Area Manager automotive retail sale
- 1998: Managing Director automotive logistics for A, D, CZ u.SLO
- 2009: General Manager Dr. Richard Slovakia
- 2010: General Manager Dr. Richard Limousines-RCV
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Quite often among women you can hear the phrase that myoma of the uterus at the reproductive age can not be treated. Is it really? Is the myoma so harmless and regress itself in the future? Let's try to understand this by example of answers to the most frequently asked questions about uterine myoma.
Quite often among women you can hear the phrase that myoma of the uterus at the reproductive age can not be treated. "Itself will pass" – a frequent phrase of women, observed in the women's consultation about this disease. Is it really? Is the myoma so harmless and regress itself in the future? Let's try to understand this by example of answers to the most frequently asked questions about uterine myoma.
Why and who often has a uterine myoma.
How to suspect myoma of the uterus.
First of all, it is worth paying attention to age. Despite the progressive "rejuvenation" of the disease, it is still more common in women older than 27-30 years. During this period, many women think of children and are trying to get pregnant. Here the first problem arises – conception does not occur, the childbearing function is violated. In this regard, a woman often begins to resort to simple methods of calculating the days of ovulation. Here the second problem – often ovulation is difficult to identify in view of either a non-permanent, or broken, or missing menstrual cycle. Realizing that a doctor can not do without, a woman turns to a gynecologist. And immediately on the first admission when palpating the abdomen above the bosom, she exhibits a tuberous formation, usually about the size of about 12 weeks. The gynecologist directs to the ultrasound examination of the "find". Laparoscopic and hysteroscopic examination is also possible. So they make a diagnosis.
As in the future should observe a woman with uterine myoma.
The main thing that every woman needs to know is periodic observation in a woman's consultation with a mandatory ultrasound examination every 3-6 months from the date of diagnosis.
Further, a more detailed examination should be carried out in order to clarify the diagnosis of myoma (localization of nodes, their size and structure, the presence of complications and other concomitant pathologies). Localization of myoma nodes is the most important, because here the question arises as to the choice of the further method of treatment.
Then determine the direct treatment tactics – conservative (non-operative), combined (surgery + drug treatment), surgical.
Conducting conservative therapy for the prevention of myoma growth.
General recovery of the body, treatment of concomitant diseases, inflammatory diseases of the pelvic organs, because they can cause possible complications.
Scheme of conservative treatment of uterine fibroids.
The main criterion in choosing a method is the presence of a complete picture of the disease. In this case, frankness is important in talking with a gynecologist, trust, the realization that the doctor will help the patient only if he knows. So, the main goal of conservative treatment is to slow down the growth of myomatous nodes and avoid surgery. In view of the fact that myoma occurs on a hormone-unstable background, treatment is performed before the menopause period, when it really can decrease due to age-dependent involutive processes in myometrium. Also conservative therapy is performed in cases when the presence of pathology of other organs or systems does not allow resorting to surgical treatment. In such cases, surgery is performed only for vital indications (necrosis of the node with the clinic of the acute abdomen, a born myomatous node with heavy bleeding.
allergic reactions.
hematomas and local complications in the puncture of blood vessels.
absence of menstruation due to a violation of blood flow in other vessels.
necrosis (necrosis of the tissues) of the uterus (it is very rare). Long ago I heard about three cases in all 25 years of using this method.
There is, along with complications and a lot of advantages over other methods of treatment.
organ-preserving procedure (minimal intervention occurs.
at multiple nodes, an action takes place at the same time.
low traumatism.
absence of blood loss.
the effectiveness of 85-96.
In the following, the overwhelming majority of women did not grow fibroids.
the minimum period of rehabilitation after the procedure.
Do not use general anesthesia, only local.
no pre- and post-operative treatment is required.
after the procedure, bearing and childbirth is not contraindicated.
Surgical treatment of uterine fibroids.
Prevention of uterine fibroids.
In conclusion, it is worth mentioning, of course, about prevention. It should be noted that the basis for any prevention is timely examination and identification of risk factors. Hence, if the mother, grandmother, great-grandmother of myoma had a place, it is necessary to visit the gynecologist at least 2 times a year from the age of 24-25. Along with this, a healthy lifestyle, the prevention of abortions and sexually transmitted diseases, the elimination of insolation, especially after 40 years, are important. When using combined oral contraceptives, low-dose should be selected. Undoubtedly, even with strict implementation of all recommendations, the formation of fibroids is possible. But it is important to understand that in this case there is an opportunity for timely treatment and absence of complications.


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How timely! Bella has started doing the same thing pretty much. She is normally a vacuum, but the past few days she's been stopping mid-meal...sometimes going back to finish, sometimes not. She also eats much slower than usual. She eats Fromm puppy, as well.
Since your pup is 8 months, I think you can start adult food. Once my Fromm puppy is gone (another month or so), I'm going to adult formula. Bella is 5 months old today.


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To the person worrying about mucking up.
The one worrying about what people will think.
The one who seeks perfection and beats themselves up when they don't achieve it.
The one who has a burning desire to do something but can't bring themselves to start.
There is beauty in having a go.
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Why do I need a "yellow card" to tryout or practice? To avoid lost paperwork and confusion, your child will need a yellow card (also known as a "ticket to practice") before they are allowed to participate. This system is managed by our Athletic Training staff and ensures all proper paperwork has been completed before your child joins a team. It also allows our coaches to coach and not be bogged down in paperwork. For yellow card questions, please email athletic trainers firstname.lastname@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com .
What paperwork is required to receive a yellow card? 2017-18 HS Athletic Participation Packet
When are pictures schedule? To ensure our photo deadlines are met for our media guides and banners, our picture dates are set early in the seasons before tryouts begin. Due to the early booking dates, makeup picture dates are NOT offered at the school and will need to be scheduled individually through our photographer at this studio. Hickory Ridge Athletics is proud to offer Blair Phillips Photography as our individual and team photo provider. Photo ordering information will be posted to hrhsbulls.com as soon as it is available.
How do I order a Senior banner for my student-athlete? Senior Banners are sold through the HRHS Athletic Boosters Club. For information, please contact email@example.com or download the order form by clicking HERE
What if we've already planned a vacation during our season? If you know you have a vacation coming up during your sports season, that information needs to be shared with your coach well in advance to avoid any miscommunication and misunderstandings.
What if a parent DID NOT attend a mandatory parent's concussion meeting at HRHS prior to the season beginning? If you do not attend ONE preseason concussion presentation per school year, your child will be ineligible. These meetings are offered at various times throughout the year and are posted in advance of each season's scheduled start date. If you find yourself in a situation where you do not meet this requirement, please email email@example.com to make individual arrangements.
Why do I have to attend an individual team meeting if I attended the concussion meeting? The NCHSAA requires each coach to hold a preseason meeting with all parents. Your attendance is required. At this meeting, team specific information will be addressed. These will be scheduled by the coach and each team's meeting time and date will vary. The mandatory concussion meeting is separate and required by the North Carolina General Assembly as part of their Gfeller-Waller legislation.
When is our first game? Game schedules are available on hrhsbulls.com . You should also follow us on Twitter @hrhsbulls and like our Facebook page Hickory Ridge Bulls Athletics for the latest changes, cancellations, etc.
What if my child did not pass enough classes or missed too many days to participate? Eligibility for NCHSAA competition is based on the student's previous semester of coursework. Academically, a student must pass 3-of-4 classes to be eligible. For attendance, a student in Cabarrus County must not have missed more than 13 days of school the previous semester. Eligibility in those two areas will be determined once tryouts begin. A student who tries out for a team may later find out they are ineligible once grades and attendance are certified. To avoid this situation, if you feel your child may be in danger of either threshold, please contact firstname.lastname@example.com immediately. Rising 9th graders are automatically eligible for their first Fall semester at HRHS.
What are admission prices to our games?
V Football: $7.00
JV Football: $5.00
V/JV Soccer: $5.00
Volleyball: $5.00
What are "team shops?" In an effort to provide our parents, players and fans an opportunity to purchase higher-end, brand name Bulls merchandise (Adidas) at below-retail costs, we partner with BrandRPM to offer online options to make those purchases. Your coach will have this information available if your team is offering a team shop this season. Team Shops allow us to offer items which would otherwise not be cost-effective for our Athletic Boosters Club to keep on stock in our Spirit Barn. Your purchases through team shops allow our athletic program to buy our uniforms at discounted prices, keeping our Ragin' Bulls looking good on the fields, courts,mats, pools, tracks and courses.


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BRADENTON, FLA. — Jack McDowell has gone from the White Sox`s No. 1 draft pick to their No. 5 starter.
The former Stanford pitching sensation, who came to camp last year as a Rookie of the Year candidate, is hanging onto the last spot in the five-man rotation. He hasn`t been as bad as the Cubs` highly touted Mike Harkey was, but he hasn`t been impressive, either.


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In infant's death, family sees help for others
Local mom's testimony led to testing
By John Rice
Lana Katherine Shelton lost her struggle with Krabbe disease on New Year's Day 2018. The 18-month-old from North Riverside was the daughter of Donald Shelton Jr. and Laura A. Shelton. She died peacefully in their arms.
Laura Shelton is a member of the Goodman family, longtime residents of Forest Park. Shelton told the Forest Park Review that she was determined Lana's death would not be in vain.
"Due to Lana's diagnosis and the Chicago Tribune article, 'Doomed by delay,' I along with five other Krabbe families were invited to testify at the state capitol in Springfield in early October 2017," Shelton said. "It was because of our testimonies that the Department of Public Health director finally pushed to implement the screening program."
Krabbe disease is a rare neurological disorder that can be treated if it is diagnosed early. By the time symptoms appear, it's too late to give the stem cells from umbilical cord blood to reverse its devastating effects. The children become paralyzed, blind and deaf and finally are unable to breathe.
Shelton said that the testimony of the Krabbe families resulted in a law that every newborn in the State of Illinois as of December 11, 2017, will now be screened for Krabbe disease.
"Lana's legacy is making sure that no other family in Illinois will have to endure the pain and heartache of this terrible disease," Shelton said.
She advises parents to take advantage of this screening.
"If there are parents that had their newborn prior to December 11, 2017 and suspect it, please seek a neurological evaluation ASAP," Shelton said. "There may still be a chance for a cord transplant if symptoms are not too severe. Or they can order a screening packet from Hunter's Hope, if they are expecting."
For the Shelton family, Krabbe disease wasn't only devastating physically and emotionally. They incurred staggering medical costs. To defray these costs, they are holding the Lana Smiles fundraiser at Healy's Westside, 7321 Madison St., on Saturday Feb. 10, from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $50 at the door.
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It is indescribable pain that thru your most gracious and precious child, you have made possible the survival of many future lives. God bless and keep you as he holds the soul that meant everything to so many.
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I am fascinated by gorillas since ready the book "The Education of Koko". Many of you might have seen this video. But if you haven't (like me up until today) I hope you enjoy it as much as I did (thanks Dad for sending it to me!).
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Reasons for buying a second home vary, from recreation and vacation enjoyment to investment and development to retirement planning.
With homebuyers enjoying an advantage in many markets, now may be the time to buy that second home. Whether you're dreaming of paradise or profit, follow these five steps for a smart investment:
Step 1: Decide if it's the right time to buy
Step 2: Know what to look for in a second home
Step 3: Explore financing options and negotiate with the seller
Step 4: Learn the tax ins and outs
Step 5: Research alternative ownership options
Step 1: Decide if it's the right time to buy.
Think through your plans for a second property before you leap, advise experts.
Assess your goals. It may come down to investment reasons, vacation enjoyment or a combination of both. Want a place within driving distance for a retreat? Looking for a family vacation spot? A jump on a retirement home?
Consider the market conditions, your personal finances and the affordability of the property. Given the downturn in housing prices with many U.S. regions taking hits, there are deals to be had. Use the right agent in the right city and if you do your homework, you can find some phenomenal buys. Don't plan to flip or sell the property within the next 12 to 24 months.
Focus on areas with steady appreciation rates. Don't bank on renting out the home or having all your expenses covered, do look at a second home as an investment and consider areas where homes are going to appreciate.
Focus on areas with steady appreciation rates. Don't bank on renting out the home or having all your expenses covered, do look at a second home as an investment and consider areas where homes are going to appreciate.
Step 2: Know what to look for in a second home.
Once you have a good idea of your goals around a second home, it comes down to homework and scouting for the right property in the right location.
Try it out first.
When assessing location, particularly for a vacation home in an area you're not familiar with, renting for at least one stay is always a good first step. Carefully consider travel time and expenses against how often you plan to use the home. How accessible is the property? With the price of gas today and rising airfares, this is a big issue.
Talk to the locals.
Even if you've been vacationing in the same area for years, getting to know the place from a local perspective is important before buying a home there. Talk to residents and ask them what they like about the area, how it's changing, what types of people are moving there and what it's like off-season.
Act like a local.
You should also visit the area yourself during each season to get a feel for what it's like year round. While you're there, scope out restaurants, grocery stores and entertainment. Does the area have enough of the things you like to keep you interested? Also check out the public school system; even if you never plan on your kids attending there, homes near great schools have more value.
Look at the comps.
To help gauge whether the property is a good investment, review other home sales in the community to examine what the track record is on resale values of similar properties, Traverso says.
Know the rules of renting.
If you plan to rent the property, expect to do additional research. For example, some communities ban weekly vacation rentals, allowing only for monthly rentals. "It depends on the homeowners association and the city law," Traverso says. On the flip side, if you're craving a quiet retreat, you may not want to vacation in a community with a lot of rental turnover.
Work with an experienced agent.
A seasoned real estate agent can help you weigh your criteria and make all the difference in a second home purchase. Try these tips for finding an agent or broker:
Beyond the sale, a good agent will stay in contact and help you. This is particularly important for homeowners who may not live near the property.
Step 3: Explore financing options and negotiate with the seller.
In many ways, second home purchases are similar to the primary home purchase. Realtors say putting 20 percent down or more is common for second homes to avoid the expense of mortgage insurance and given today's tightened lending practices although It's possible to buy a true second home with 5 or 10 percent down.
When it comes to negotiating, second home sellers may be more flexible than their primary-
home counterparts. Second home sellers are often more flexible in price and terms of sale.
They may want out because they are overextended or their lifestyle has changed. To move the sale along, buyers can request special terms of the seller. For example, as an incentive, sellers might be willing to carry a second mortgage for three to five years. Sometimes banks will accept 10 percent from the seller when the buyer puts down 10 percent. The seller may take on a burden to get the deal done when banks will only loan 80 percent of the value of the home.
Consider these tips when investigating your financing options:
Step 4: Learn the tax ins and outs.
Savvy tax planning can make a difference in your return on the property. Tax implications for second homes can vary significantly based on your financial situation and whether or not you plan to rent out the property. Keep these in mind when figuring the impact on your taxes:
Step 5: Research alternative ownership options.
In addition to single-family homes, townhomes and traditional condominiums, experts say to tread cautiously with alternative ownership forms of vacation homes such as fractional ownership, vacation clubs, time shares and condo hotels.
Resale values on certain types of cooperative-ownership properties may not hold up over time and selling these properties can be a burden. "Resale values on fractional ownership properties are usually higher than time shares because very few timeshares are actually deeded ownership.
Financing is easiest around single-family homes. Multifamily dwellings, townhomes and particularly condos, may present challenges.
Whether you're looking for a home to spend your retirement days or an investment property to diversify your portfolio, make sure you do your homework and work with the right experts at American Pacific Mortgage


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The Full Focus Planner by Michael Hyatt
I've been following Michael Hyatt's work for something like 10 years now, and if I had to summarize what he's all about, I'd say it is — excellence. He started with a fantastic blog, expanded to a weekly podcast, and ultimately branched out into an entire company.
Michael has written a number of books, but if I'm not mistaken, the Full Focus Planner was his company's first physical product. Let me be clear: this is no run-of-the-mill Moleskine. What Michael and his team have come up with is a complete system for managing your day-to-day, week-to-week, and month-to-month, and it looks just terrific.
The Full Focus Planner has templates for charting your goals, thinking through weekly & quarterly reviews, and architecting your morning & evening rituals. But what I'm most attracted to are its daily pages. Each day you're able to track your "Big 3" tasks, other to-dos, basic schedule, and all of your notes. And Michael's design team has done a terrific job with the overall layout. It's really beautiful.
Make no mistake — the Full Focus Planner is a premium product. Each planner has enough pages for 90 days and retails for just under $40. You'll save 20% with an annual subscription at $125, but it's truly an investment. But as I think about it, I have to believe that if you were to fill every page and follow each of Michael's suggestions (free coaching videos are included with your purchase), the results would easily surpass what you paid to get started.


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Periodic oscillations underlie many intracellular functions, such as circadian time keeping, cell cycle control and locomotor pattern generation in nerve cells. These intracellular oscillations are generated in intricate biochemical reaction networks involving genes, proteins and other biochemical components. In most cases, robust oscillations are of pivotal importance for the organism, i.e., the oscillations must be maintained in the presence of internal and external perturbations.
Model based analysis of robustness in intracellular oscillators has attracted considerable attention in recent years. The analysis has almost exclusively been based on either complete removal of network components, e.g., single genes, or perturbation of model parameters. In this thesis, a control theoretic approach to analyze structural robustness of intracellular oscillators is proposed. The method is based on adding dynamic perturbations to the network interactions. Determination of the smallest perturbation translating the underlying steady-state into a Hopf bifurcation point is used to quantify the robustness. The method can be used to determine critical substructures within the overall network and to identify specific network fragilities. Also, an approach to nonlinear model reduction based on the robustness analysis is proposed.
The proposed robustness analysis method is applied to elucidate mechanisms underlying robust oscillations in circadian clocks. Circadian clocks, molecular oscillators generating 24 hour rhythms in many organisms, are known to display a striking robustness towards internal and external perturbations. The underlying networks involve a large number of genes that are transcribed into mRNA which produce proteins subsequently regulating the activity of other genes, together forming an intricate network with a large number of embedded feedback loops. An often recurring hypothesis is that the interlocked feedback loop structure of circadian clocks serves the purpose of robustness. From analysis of several recently published models of circadian clocks, it is found in this thesis that the robustness of circadian clocks primarily results from a high gain in a single gene regulatory feedback loop generating the oscillations. This gain can be elevated by additional feedback loops, involving either gene regulation or post-translational feedback, but a similar robustness can be achieved by simply increasing the amplification within the master feedback loop.


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Watermelon Wellness in LA Yoga Magazine
In the spirit of National Watermelon Day, we bring you our article in LA Yoga Magazine. Check it out to learn more about the health benefits of watermelon AND a recipe for a watermelon refresher to help you stay cool this summer.
Happy National Doctors Day!
What a wonderful day to celebrate! National Doctors' Day was first observed in 1933 when general anesthesia was used during surgery for the first time & was officially made a national day of celebration in 1991 (Public Law 101-473.)
Check out my blog post on KevinMD from 2014 for more fun facts about doctors:
Doctor's Today: Young, Broke and Human
and don't forget to show your favorite doctors some love on this special day!
Which Type of Meditation Suits You Best?
If someone told you that just a few minutes a day of a particular practice could help you reduce your pain and anxiety, improve how you respond to stress, and better your brain, how long would it take you to make this a regular part of your day? Probably not long, right? Well get ready, because meditation has been found to help with all those symptoms and more.
Meditation is just what you think it is: A stress-relieving practice that involves choosing a focal
point, calming the mind, and repeating a mantra. It's been practiced for thousands of years, and has evolved to include several different types. For example, gong bath meditation relies on the repetitive sound of a gong to guide meditation and help relieve stress. Yoga, on the other hand, gives practitioners aphysical practice to guide the focus of meditation.
Want to learn more? This graphic brought to you by Club Woodside and Ghergich & Co can get you started on the path toward a meditation practice.
11 Holistic Ways to Treat Cold Symptoms
It's that time of the year when many people are getting sick. Unfortunately there is no cure for the common cold, but a few home remedies may be all you need to help manage your symptoms as your body fights off the infection. Here are some great ways to get yourself through the next week of the cough and congestion.
1. The Secret
Support your immune system in every way possible. Eat a light diet filled with warm, fresh, cooked foods. Avoid sugar, alcohol, smoking, stressful situations and even strenuous exercise. Read on to number 2 below.
2. Rest
When you are sick your immune system is in overdrive, so the more rest you get, the better your body will be able to effectively use its resources to fight off the infection.
3. Hydrate
All that mucous, coughing and immune system activation can lead to dehydration, making you feel even weaker. Adequate hydration with water, fresh juice and light broth based soups can help prevent dehydration and make the mucous secretions less sticky and uncomfortable.
4. Saline Rinses
Saline is probably one of the most underutilized cold fighting modalities. Since cold and flu virus enter the nose or throat, rinsing with saline can help keep these areas clean, not to mention clear all the mucous secretions. The neti pot and warm salt water gargles can also provide relief of stuffy nose and sore throat symptoms respectively.
5. Stay Warm
There is truth to this old wive's tail. Cold temperatures can affect the immunity of your nasal passages where the cold virus enters, so make sure to bundle up when going outside. From an Ayurvedic perspective, the cold and the flu result from an imbalance of the Vata and Kapha dosha. Balancing Vata and Kapha requires heat whether it be from drinking hot tea or eating warm, easily digestible foods. This is one of the reasons why salads, raw foods, cold beverages and ice cream are advised against when you are sick. Find more about how to boost your immunity from an Ayurvedic perspective here.
6. Eat Ginger and Turmeric
Ginger and Turmeric are both scientifically proven to strengthen the immune system and fight the cold and flu virus. Steep fresh ginger and turmeric in hot water for a fresh ginger-turmeric tea.
7. Honey
Honey can not only boost the immune system but sooth a sore throat and suppress coughing. Take a spoonful as you would with cough medicine.
8. Vitamins and Supplements
Vitamins C, D and E have been found to be helpful in boosting immunity and helping with the cold and flu. Probiotics have also been shown to reduce the duration of cold symptoms.
9. Essential oils
One study showed that a blend of eucalyptus, sweet orange, myrtle, and lemon essential oils helped with respiratory symptoms experienced in colds.
10. Halotherapy
Halotherapy or salt inhalation therapy has been shown to help with respiratory symptoms of colds and asthma. You can perform halotherapy with a himalayan salt inhaler at home or at a halotherapy center in your area.
11. Patience
It's important to be patient during this time. Stressing about getting better will only make things worse. Chances are you may have gotten sick due to recent stress or lack of sleep, so this is a chance to recuperate on many levels.
You DON'T need antibiotics!
I wanted to note one last thing about antibiotics. Many people come to me because they want antibiotics for their cold, not realizing antibiotics are incorrectly prescribed by many clinicians. Antibiotics are NOT indicated for colds as cold are caused by a virus. Cold symptoms usually resolve on their own in about a week. There are other over the counter options available to manage cold symptoms and sometimes a doctor's visit may be in order to assess severe symptoms or those that do not resolve after several days. As always, prevention is your best bet when it comes to staying healthy and make sure to consult with your healthcare provider when treating your symptoms.
Read about how to prevent yourself from getting sick 10 Natural Ways to Stay Healthy this Cold and Flu Season.
What natural ways do you use to treat cold symptoms?
PSA: You don't need antibiotics for your cold
We are amidst the cold and flu season, and the expectation for antibiotics is so common that I find myself spending most of my time explaining why antibiotic use for colds are inappropriate. It's time that I feel people would benefit from resting at home, letting their bodies recover. Sometimes I wish I could create a PSA or scream at the top of my lungs that
Colds are caused by a virus! Antibiotics are for bacterial infections. Get some rest, fluids and let your body heal naturally!
(I also have a few choice words for anyone who continues to inappropriately prescribe antibiotics for a cold and perpetuate the unreasonable demand… Should I tell you how I really feel?)
I am absolutely thrilled that the American College of Physicians (ACP) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently published an article in the Annals of Internal Medicine that gave specific recommendations to physicians for appropriate scenarios to prescribe antibiotics. The article recommended the following valuable guidelines:
Clinicians should
- NOT prescribe antibiotics for patients with the common cold. (AND I REPEAT, CLINICIANS SHOULD NOT PRESCRIBE ANTIBIOTICS FOR THE COMMON COLD)
- NOT perform testing or initiate antibiotic therapy in patients with bronchitis unless pneumonia is suspected.
- Test patients with symptoms suggestive of strep throat by rapid antigen detection test and/or culture for group A Streptococcus and should treat patients with antibiotics ONLY if they have confirmed streptococcal pharyngitis.
- Reserve antibiotic treatment for acute rhinosinusitis for patients with:
– persistent symptoms for more than 10 days
– onset of severe symptoms or signs of high fever (>39 °C)
– purulent nasal discharge or facial pain lasting for at least 3 consecutive days
– or onset of worsening symptoms following a typical viral illness that lasted 5 days that was initially improving (double sickening).
The article also states that sinus infections usually clear up without antibiotics even if bacteria are to blame, and that antibiotics in these cases cause more adverse effects. The guidelines also recommend the following remedies for symptom relief:
Analgesics for pain
Antipyretics for fever
Systemic or topical decongestants
Saline nasal irrigation
Cough suppressants (dextromethorphan or codeine)
Expectorants (guaifenesin)
First-generation antihistamines (diphenhydramine)
Decongestants (phenylephrine)
Beta-agonists (albuterol)
Intranasal corticosteroids
The cold virus will eventually run its course. Often catching a cold happens during times of high stress and lack of sleep, so it's important to allow yourself to rest.
Antibiotic resistance is a serious health threat and not to be taken lightly. Again, it requires a commitment from both physicians and patients. So save yourself some time and healthy gut bacteria and stay home and rest. Your cold will get better and if not, I'll be here to help.
Read more about the 3 Main Reasons You Don't Need an Antibiotic for a Cold and 10 Natural Ways to Stay Healthy this Cold and Flu Season.
Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
America's Deadly Obsession with Antibiotics
The World Health Organization has declared this week to be "World Antibiotic Awareness Week," which is dedicated to bringing awareness to the global health epidemic of antibiotic resistance. It's also "Get Smart About Antibiotics Week" here in the United States. According to the CDC 2 million people in the United States become infected with antibiotic resistant bacteria and 23,000 people die from such infections each year. What's worse is that antibiotic resistance continues to increase.
"To give you an idea of how high the pressure is to prescribe antibiotics, I didn't get a job once because during the interview I told the lead physician that I only prescribe antibiotic prescriptions when they are warranted."
Following Darwin's theory of the survival of the fittest, bacteria normally evolve in such a way that they evade destruction by antibiotics. However, inappropriate antibiotic use in healthcare settings and increasing antibiotic administration to farm animals is creating a rising number of "superbugs" such as MRSA and drug resistant E. coli. Even simple urinary tract infections are becoming difficult to eradicate. The few effective second line treatments that are available are usually expensive and require hospitalization. Antibiotic resistance is only a part of the problem, as antibiotics are also not free of side effects. Certain antibiotics can cause vomiting and diarrhea, tendon rupture and even heart arrhythmias. Since antibiotics also decrease the beneficial bacteria that live within our bodies, yeast and the bacteria Clostridium difficile, which are normally contained by our body's "good" bacteria, can overgrow and lead to deadly infections.
"It wasn't the antibiotic that cured your cold; it was likely a tincture of time and possibly even the placebo effect."
So why is there an inappropriate use of antibiotics? Ask any doctor and you will find that there are high expectations from patients for antibiotic prescriptions, especially for colds. However, many people do not realize that colds are usually caused by viruses and viruses are not treatable with antibiotics. (It wasn't the antibiotic that cured your cold; it was likely a tincture of time and possibly even the placebo effect.) Healthcare providers are also at fault. Many providers give into pressure from patients, sometimes writing antibiotic prescriptions and advising patients not to fill them just for patient satisfaction. To give you an idea of how high the pressure is to prescribe antibiotics, I didn't get a job once because during the interview I told the lead physician that I only prescribe antibiotic prescriptions when they are warranted. I was also threatened once by an asymptomatic patient who wanted antibiotics because her son had a cold.
So what can be done to decrease antibiotic resistance? Prevention is always key to avoiding any disease in the first place. Eating a healthy diet, managing stress, getting adequate sleep and staying physically active are all great ways to boost the immune system and promote overall health. Consistent hand washing is also paramount as our hands are a primary means of spreading germs. It's also important to take antibiotics exactly as prescribed. This means that the leftover antibiotic originally given for a skin infection, which should have been completed in the first place, may not cover that urinary tract infection.
It's up to physicians to educate patients on the risks and benefits of antibiotics use. I find that most of my patients feel comfortable when I educate them about their symptoms and reassure them that I will be available to prescribe antibiotics if necessary. As for patients, your involvement and accountability for your health could be the reason you and your family members survive an antibiotic resistant infection in the future. As always, make sure to see a healthcare provider if you think you need antibiotics.
East Meets West: The Future of Medicine
Western medicine does wonders when it comes to diagnosing and treating emergent medical issues such as pneumonia or broken bones. There is, however, a much larger epidemic of diseases that our healthcare system has not been able to adequately manage. Greater than 50% of healthcare costs are caused by chronic medical conditions such as hypertension, coronary artery disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; diseases which can be prevented and even effectively reversed with a healthy lifestyle. What's even more disheartening is that the third leading cause of death in America is thought to be related to medical interventions.
Why then with all of the available advanced medical technology and breakthroughs, do we still have such a broken system? it isn't so much an issue of a lack of access to healthcare, as it is about the access to actual quality care. A doctor's job doesn't only involve treating diseases; it's also about preventing them from happening in the first place. It is much easier to prevent a disease, than it is to treat it at a critical stage when most healthcare costs are often spent and possibility for recovery is the poorest. Our healthcare system has unfortunately become a "disease care" system.
Quality healthcare involves time, patient education and addressing the whole individual, not just the disease. The word doctor means teacher in Latin, and it's up to medical professionals to educate their patients. Many people do not know that most health issues have roots that can be traced back to an unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, tobacco and alcohol use and inadequate stress management. Yet, many doctors are forced to see more patients in a short amount of time to make ends meet, leading to fragmented care and the inability to get to the root cause of issues. When you have twenty-five, 15-minute slots to meet with people, it's difficult to address everything and often a prescription for a pill is the quickest solution. Pills however are superficial bandages to a deeper multifaceted issue, and often come with unpleasant side effects. It's no wonder people have become frustrated with the healthcare system and are looking for alternatives.
Integrative medicine provides many solutions to the chronic disease epidemic. It is a patient centered, wellness-oriented approach to healthcare that embraces both conventional and alternative modalities. Just like in many Eastern healing traditions such as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, the focus is directed on addressing all aspects of an individual's existence- mind, body and spirit. Western medicine is beginning to appreciate the benefits of alternative modalities such as acupuncture, yoga and meditation, which come with fewer side effects than pills. In fact, integrative medicine relies on a multidisciplinary team approach to care that involves the expertise of acupuncturists, psychologists, nutritionists and more. The team approach extends to the patient-healer relationship as well, as the patient is considered to play an integral role in healing.
People are complex and have many layers that contribute to what is seen on the surface of their issues. It takes time, effort and teamwork to stay healthy. Health comes from addressing diet, lifestyle, emotions and psychosocial factors, and not from a pill. The future of medicine will still include emergency rooms, surgery, medications and the scientific breakthroughs Western medicine has to offer. Everything has its place. However true wellness lies in embracing all safe and effective healing modalities that empower an individual to uncover and utilize his or her own inherent healing potential, a source that exists within us all.
If you live in the Los Angeles area, be sure to check out Lotus East-West Medical Center. Here you can find experts in integrative medicine, Ayurveda, acupuncture, psychology, thermography, homeopathy, meditation, reiki, naturopathy & more all under one roof!
Have you had any experiences with integrative medicine? If so, share your comments below!
10 Natural Ways to Stay Healthy this Cold and Flu Season
Fall is finally here and with it comes the cooler weather, pumpkin spice lattes and the dreaded cold and flu season. Here are some tips for staying healthy over the next several months:
Optimize your immune system
The most effective way to prevent colds, the flu, and many other diseases, is with a healthy immune system. Our immune system has special cells and molecules that recognize and fight the viruses that cause the common cold and flu. The flu vaccine is not 100% effective for the flu, and does not prevent colds, which are caused by a completely different virus. In fact, last year the flu vaccine was only about 20% effective in preventing the flu. A healthy lifestyle can potentially cover the other 80%. A healthy balanced diet, regular exercise, adequate sleep and stress management are simple, yet incredibly effective ways that have been scientifically proven boost the immune system.
Use nasal saline rinses
The entry point for cold and flu viruses occurs primarily through the nasal passages. Use a Neti pot daily to rinse your nasal passages with saline solution to flush out viruses, preventing them from spreading throughout the respiratory tract.
Gargle with warm salt water
Gargling with warm salt water has been scientifically proven to prevent colds. Like saline nasal rinses, gargling with warm salt water daily can help prevent cold and flu viruses from replicating and progressing in the body.
Stay Warm
The old wives tale of staying bundled up has some merit. While cold temperatures are not the direct cause of colds and the flu, scientists have found that exposure to cold air may decrease the local immune response in our nasal passages. One of the main reasons we catch colds during colder seasons is because many people spend time indoors, thus making it easier to be exposed to cold and flu viruses. If you do decide to get some fresh air, make sure to bundle up and keep your face and neck covered.
Take vitamin D
A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition demonstrated that vitamin D supplementation in children decreased the risk of contracting the flu. Homeopathic remedies such as probiotics, vitamin C and oscillococcinum may help, but studies have not yet shown definitive evidence for their use in preventing colds and the flu.
Drink Ginger Turmeric tea
In Ayurveda, colds and the flu are thoughts to be due to an imbalance of Vata and Kapha dosha. Turmeric and ginger can balance these doshas. In fact, both ginger and turmeric have been scientifically proven to strengthen the immune system and work against cold and flu viruses.
Cover your mouth
Cold and flu viruses are transmitted through air droplets, so there is some merit to covering your mouth when sneezing or coughing, especially if you have symptoms.
Wash your hands
While air droplets transmit cold and flu viruses, you can still spread the virus with your hands. Since cold and flu symptoms may not appear for up to one day after being infected, it's that much more important to wash your hands frequently. Also, avoid touching your face to prevent the cold and flu viruses from entering your nose.
Disinfect your home
This goes along with tip #8. Disinfect commonly touched places in your home, such as doorknobs and light switches.
Avoid contact with sick people
The influenza virus is contagious so make sure to limit your exposure to those who are infected. If you happen to be sick as well, stay home and get some rest!
Stay ahead of the cold and flu season!
These prevention strategies are worth a cold and flu- free fall and winter season for you and your family. Make sure to practice a healthy lifestyle all year round.
Feel free to share ways in which you have been able to prevent yourself from getting sick in the comments below!


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Cyprus came under pressure from threats and ultimatums, Prime Minister Mykola Azarov said, opening the Cabinet's meeting on Wednesday, ForUm correspondent reports.
According to him, such are the risks of the modern world. "This is the real events of today. The situation, which hit the country, should give food for thought, to specify a priority system. Obviously, the priority for us is strengthening the economy and strengthening social protection of citizens. The first and the second issue are not possible without legislative support," he stressed.
Azarov also reminded that the package of important social government bill has been pending consideration in the Parliament for several months already.
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No, fracking did not cause an earthquake in Winchester
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake rocked the town of Winchester yesterday.
Residents reported hearing a 'loud explosion' and the British Geological Survey website later sent out an image confirming the tremor.
No one was injured but dozens took to social media to point the finger at fracking, a process where water is blasted at underground rock deposits to released trapped gas.
At least eight licences to frack have recently been given to gas companies in Hampshire, including one very close to Winchester.
An earthquake in Lancaster recently was also attributed in part to fracking in the area.
Here's an interactive map from Greenpeace showing the licensed drill sites.
As you can see, Winchester has several areas shaded in pink, showing that company Island Gas – or iGas – has been granted licenses.
But, crucially, none of the sites have actually began fracking in the UK yet.
A spokesman for Frack Off told Metro.co.uk:
There's only been one fracking site in the UK in Lancashire so the earthquake can't have been caused by by this. There is evidence that fracking has caused earthquakes in the past, but not on this occasion.
Sorry folks.
MORE: Hampshire earthquake: British Geological Survey confirm magnitude 2.9 quake in Winchester


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This article was written by Scrapbook.com founder and organizational master Jill Davis. With persmission, Jill brings to you special insight from fellow organizational expert Stacy Boatman. Check out the full, free class here for further organizational lessons and photos. Don't forget to shop for all of your craft storage needs here at Scrapbook.com!
Materials Needed When Organizing Your Dies and Die Cutting Equipment
- Sturdy or heavy-duty containers or racks that can hold and store bulky metal-ruled dies
- Small, medium, and large containers for wafer-style die storage
- An inventory system (if desired) for your dies
- A label maker to label containers (and dies)
The Challenge of Organizing Your Dies and Die Cutting Equipment
When organizing your dies and die cutting equipment, you'll be faced with the challenge of finding the right organizational system that works for you and implementing that system into your studio. Once your system is in place, you'll be able to keep an updated inventory of what dies and die cutting equipment you have.
The Process of Organizing Your Dies and Die Cutting Equipment
There are three ways to organize dies:
- By manufacturer
- By type (which you can then organize by theme)
- By size
TIP: In theory, it would be nice to always organize by type, or to have all your shapes together by themes, however, it might be a nightmare to find a storage solution if you have a large collection. With all the different die manufacturers and the many accessories, it can be mind boggling!
Die Organization Options
You can store dies by manufacturer and create an inventory notebook or Rolodex file where you group your dies together by theme and with sample images of what you own. You can then turn a page in your notebook or flip the cards in your Rolodex and see all your "dog" dies, for example, from all manufacturers, and then go to the appropriate manufacturer bin or location and take the die you want. You can also organize and store your dies by size and then alphabetically using an inventory notebook or Rolodex file to keep track of what you have.
General Die and Cartridge Organization and Storage
First, we'll address storage options for many different types of dies. Second, we'll tackle specific systems and solutions for the different dies within these systems. If a die system is missed, it's because solutions couldn't be found. If you have found a solution that works for YOUR dies, be sure to post your images into the Scrapbook.com Gallery for the benefit of everyone!
General storage ideas for any and all die systems:
Here are a few ideas for how to store your dies:
- Photo storage boxes
- Clear plastic shoeboxes
- Divided hardware storage drawer units
- Divided plastic boxes
- Over-the-door tape storage racks
- Ribbon holders
- Narrow drawer units
- Bins or boxes
- Sizzix towers - no longer being produced, but you can find them on Ebay
- Plastic shoe boxes
Stacy keeps all her Sizzix dies in photo storage boxes, nothing fancy. Her border dies (the long ones) are kept in plastic ruler cases you can purchase from any office supply store. The Sizzlits dies are kept in baseball card holders in 3-ring binders. She gets two alphabet sets per binder. Many pocket page protectors would work very similarly to a baseball card holder.
- On magnetic sheets
- ArtBin Magnetic Die Storage Case
- Metal tins
- Die carry case
- Clear CD cases
Wafer Thin Metal Die Storage Solutions
Being a HUGE fan of wafer thin metal dies, it took me some time to develop the right wafer thin metal die storage system that worked best for my needs. There are many options out there for you to try; and really, there isn't any ONE solution. Sometimes, bringing multiple storage options together is what makes a complete and compatible storage system.
Magnetic Metal Die Storage Sheets
Many crafters will tell you that magnetic metal sheets are the way to go when storing your wafer thin metal dies. Being magnetic, your dies will stick to them like glue, and losing the sheets would be a lot harder to do than losing single dies. Most magnetic metal die storage sheets are stored in a box/container made for them. Also, refill metal sheets can generally be easily purchased. Organizing the sheets by alphabetical order or by subject would be a step closer to total wafer thin metal die storage nirvana.
Thinking Outside the Wafer Thin Metal Die Storage Box
If you find that you'd prefer to display your dies, magnetic strips inside of a chique frame or even magnetic knife racks work great! Pocket page inserts in labeled binders can be a solution for you if stored upright, as there are no magnetic sheets holding the dies in place inside the pockets. Other options include labeled envelopes, a Rolodex-like system, an old CD storage system, and specially made zip-up binders with magnetic inserts.
Check out these GREAT die storage options:
- Art Bin - Translucent Magnetic Die Storage Case
- Little B - 8.5" x 11" Magnetic Storage Binder
- Tonic Studios - Large Ringbinder Die Case
- Tonic Studios - Medium Ringbinder Die Case
- Best Craft Organizer - Wall Box Storage System - Stamp 'n Die Storage
- Sizzix - Plastic Envelopes
- Totally Tiffany - Die-Namic Die Storage Set
- Totally Tiffany - Stuck on Dies Die Storage System - 5 Card Set
For continued wafer thin metal die storage reading, check out How To Store Your Wafer-Thin Cutting Dies by Judy Nolan.
Further Insight on Die and Die Cutting Equipment Organization
I have a Sizzix Big Shot that I use to cut all of my non-electronic die cut images. I appreciate its functionality, adaptability and the thought that has gone into its construction. I have many dies from many brands, and most in my collection can be used with the Big Shot and adapters. I also have an electronic die cutter by my computer. I rarely lack options for die cut shapes, and if I do, I call friends to see if they have a solution. I store all metal-ruled dies in plastic shoe boxes alphabetically on shelves in my closet. Larger dies are on shelves too. I add a new label to each die so I'm sure one is on the side of the die that faces up in the shoe box. I keep all of my Tim Holtz dies in the same containers because of the size difference, and because they are distressed-looking which is what I look for first. Embossing folders are in these same bins labeled with a black Sharpie marker, and in alphabetical order. I also keep my wafer dies in a binder in plastic sleeves by set or alphabetically.
A double-wide Rolodex is on the counter in my closet. It has an image (one per card) of every die I own. This system took nearly a year to set up, however, it has been completely worth it since my dies were organized in a semi-functional way before. I also needed a way to include electronic images in my system so I would use them.
I went to the die manufacturer websites, found images, copied them, and placed them in a Word document. I sized each image to fit onto a Rolodex card and printed them in grayscale to save my colored inks. Each image was then cut out, glued onto a card, and a theme was noted along with the location where the die is stored.These cards are organized alphabetically in themes. For example, if I need a star image I quickly look in my Rolodex under the "S" tab and then look for "Star" labeled cards. I will find Rolodex cards with electronic images, metal-ruled die images, wafer images, and embossing folder images of stars. The location is noted on the card to tell me where the die is located in my closet. Many electronic cards come in themes. This makes it easy to copy the complete sample sheet that comes with the card and file it (folded) in the Rolodex under the theme.
If the electronic card has generic shapes on it I write a note on a Rolodex card (instead of adding individual pictures of the images onto cards) as a reminder that I can look in other themes to find an image I need.
Going through this organizational process has made me very aware of my purchases and given me a keen sense of what I do and don't need. It takes precious time to get a die processed into my system, so I think twice (or maybe even twenty times) before making a new purchase. A shape has to be really good (according to my tastes and style, of course) to get a home in my studio.
Tip: Some scrappers like to make an Excel spreadsheet that shows them at-a-glance what dies they have. This is perfect if you want inventory sheets with image samples as part of your system.
When dies and their equipment are organized, labeled, and put into a functioning system, they are a pleasure to work with. You'll be inclined to use them more often in your crafting process as they will be neatly organized and snug in ideal storage containers.
If you are looking to further enhance your craft space organizational skills or want to learn more about die cutting and die cutting storage, check out the following informative articles:
- How to Organize Paper and Chipboard Dies
- How to Sort and Store Your Scrapbook Paper Scraps
- 5 Days to an Organized Crafty Stash - Die-namics Storage
Want to share your ideal organizational system with others so you can help spread the organizational torch? Post your images into the Scrapbook.com Gallery, and don't forget to tag #LifeHandmade and #Scrapbookcom!
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Welcome to the Maury County Fair!
Join us at Maury County Park August 28th-September 1st!
Rules and Regulations ● All pageant divisions are open to residents of any county with the exception of the Miss Maury County Fairest of the Fair division. The "Miss" competition is open only to the residents of Maury County ages 16-21. ● "Miss" contestants must never have previously competed in the State Fairest of the …
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The 2018 Maury County Fair is right around the corner and shouldn't miss this opportunity to be a part of history! The fair has been a successful attraction for the county going on 66 years, and will continue to be for many years to come with the support of the community. The Maury County Fair has provided county residents with the opportunity to display the products of their efforts, with their fine craftsmanship, quality livestock, great food and entertainment.
As a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization, the Maury County Fair will always focus its efforts on benefiting the local community by promoting family entertainment, agricultural awareness, encourage community involvement and support non-profit organizations within Maury County.
As a Fair Sponsor, you become a supporting partner in strengthening and celebrating our community as a whole. If you would like additional information concerning this request or participating in any other way with the Maury County Fair, we would be happy to talk with you about our available opportunities.
For more information please use our contact form!
Maury County Fair Policies & Procedures
The Maury County Fair is a family-oriented event. All vendor displays, items for sale, services or information provided by a vendor will be suitable for all audiences. Vendors will immediately remove any unsuitable materials or refrain from unsuitable activities when notified to do so by the chairman of the festival. Failure to do so will result in the immediate closing of the vendor's booth and the vendor's removal from the festival without refund.
A $50.00 REFUNDABLE deposit is required for ALL vendors. This deposit guarantees your space and adherence to Maury County Fair rules and policies.
The deadline for vendors to cancel their contract and obtain any refund is August 15, 2017. No refund will be paid to any vendor who cancels after the deadline. All cancellations before August 15, 2017 are subject to a 25% nonrefundable retainage. Notice of cancellation should be emailed
to Eddie Kerr or Bobby Daniels, firstname.lastname@example.com, Bobby Daniels
email@example.com, or an MCF&E representative at firstname.lastname@example.com .
Food vendors must provide their own appropriate screening where required and must abide by the "Requirements Regarding Food for Temporary Events" published by the Tennessee Department of Health (a copy of which is included in this packet).
Food Vendors are responsible for obtaining all permits necessary for their operation of their booth.
Vendors may begin set up on August 27th between the hours of 9am and 5pm. Vendors may break down anytime on September 2rd, unless otherwise authorized. Failure to adhere to this policy will forfeit your security deposit.
Maury County Fair & Exposition, Inc. (MCF&E) will provide all vendors with 1 (one) parking pass to park in the designated Vendor Parking Area. Vendors may park only in the location designated by MCF&E.
Vendors are responsible for providing their own tent(s)/canopy, table(s), electricity, water or other item or service (unless otherwise agreed upon) needed for their operation.
BEFORE accessing Fair site, EACH vendor MUST:
• Check in at the Log Cabin in the front of Maury County Park
• Show proof of insurance
• Pick up a Vendor Packet
The Maury County Fair Board of Directors reserves the right to approve or deny any and all vendors.
Vendor Packets include 1 parking pass and 2 vendor passes, booth assignment number, map and other necessary information.
Additional vendor passes are available for purchase @ $10.00 per pass.