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As a writer, I am constantly developing and expanding. After a friend, whom I love and respect dearly as an artist, read over my blog, she had one critique for me: "I think you need to stop falling in love with people."
My friend went on to tell me that I continually focus on one emotion at a time: sadness, longing, fleeting hope, etc. She said that if I wanted to continue to grow as a writer, that I would have to take the plunge and start focusing on more than one feeling. My initial reaction to this mimicked the proverbial lightbulb going off. Of course I had to focus on more than one feeling.
Feelings are not singular.
Think about it. Has there ever been a time in your life where you've been sad, and have just been sad. We're constantly complaining about how many emotions our mind swirls through when we're feeling something. Sadness is usually paired with pain and confusion. Happiness goes hand in hand with excitement and jubilance. And while many may say, "Maria Angela, those are just synonyms for one feeling," I'm willing to put money on the fact that no one has ever felt just one singular feeling.
Even love is so complex. It's the most intricate feeling a human can feel.
And that got me thinking... Why is love so complex? Disney teaches us that love is easy: a man loves a woman, she loves them back, and that instantly equals happily ever after. But it never seems to work that way, does it? There's the initial attraction and lust that always begins a relationship. We test each other, feel each other, kiss each other. Make love to one another. But this doesn't exactly constitute a relationship, does it? Oh no. That decision is a milestone and it seems to make or break everything. Once we decide to begin the long journey that is a relationship is when all the emotions let loose.
There's excitement, pain, longing, worrying, happiness... more emotions than any one person can articulate. And realistically, in our society, it seems like there are only two ends to this turbulent ride: marriage or a break-up. Obviously the latter happens more often. And a break-up ushers in a new batch of emotions, most of them relating to pain. So why do we put ourselves through it? Does the means truly justify the end? Is all of that upset and hurt worth the blissfulness of love?
I believe so. We constantly think that this time will be different, he or she won't hurt me the same way. It's like women who have had children talk about childbirth. If you remembered how painful it was, you'd never do it again. Maybe we were psychologically manufactured to be able to push the pain to the back of our mind in order give it another go around.
Because if we remembered the pain, would we ever allow ourselves to fall in love again?
So until I sift through all of this, I'll continue to write. I'll continue to use my words as a meditation on life and love. But keeping my dear artist friend's words in mind, I'll remember our human nature and lace more feelings into my words. Because my ignoring their presence doesn't make them disappear.
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Lord of the Flies is a thrilling novel with lots of symbols and themes. Every important character represents something that connects to the real world. One of the very important characters is Jack Merridew who represents anarchy and evilness. He can be compared to Stalin in the way that he seeks power by spreading fear among the boys at the island.
The novel starts with a plane that crashes at an unknown island where many British boys from the age of 6 to 12 are the only survivors. A boy named Ralph first meets Piggy, an overweight, smart boy. They encounter a conch which Ralph blows to gather all the other boys at the island. The conch becomes a symbol for order and civilization. During assemblies, the person holding the conch is only allowed to speak. We meet the arrogant Jack Merridew who is the leader of a choir group. In the assembly, they understand that they will need a chief. Jack demands that he will be the chief but gets humiliated when the boys select Ralph. Ralph's first idea is to create a fire to have a signal for any passing boats or planes. They figure out that they will need food so Jack and his team are made hunters.
Hunting becomes a big part of Jack's personality. He paints his face which works as camouflage. The mask segregates him from the other boys. William Golding wrote "The mask was a thing on its own, behind which Jack hid, liberated from shame and self-consciousness." Hunting made him more and more violent and he was almost obsessed. When the other hunters were tired of looking for pigs, Jack kept on hunting. Hunting becomes something he does for more than just food. When he kills a pig he gains respect from the boys.
One night while the boys are assembled a small boy steps up with the conch. He says that there is a beast at the island and it comes during the night. All the boys are afraid of the beast, but Jack says that if there is a beast, he and his hunters will kill it.
As the book progresses, Jack wants to convince the other boys at the island that he should become chief. He is once more humiliated and then he unveils who he really is. Jack uses Piggy to show the other boys that he is not afraid. Piggy is more exposed because he is overweight and has asthma. He slaps and punches Piggy and interrupts him even if he is holding the conch. Jack says "Bollocks to the rules! We're strong – we hunt!", "We don't need the conch any more". This is when the book hits a turning point. Jack creates his own tribe and tells the boys that if they want, they can join him and the hunters and get meat whenever they want. Most of the boys join them because they are afraid of what Jack can do to them. Jack uses violence and fear to control the other boys.
Similar to Stalin, Jack doesn't earn power, he demands it.
Towards the end of the book, when Simon meets the Lord of the Flies, we learn that the beast isn't something they can't kill but something that's inside everyone. The fear is so strong that even Ralph and Piggy, the more educated and civilized people on the island were taken over when Simon returned from the Lord of the Flies. The beast is a fear and it is from the fear of Jack. Since the title of the book is "The Lord of the Flies", I think we could say this is a pretty important moment.


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Former State Department employee Walter Kendall Myers and his wife, Gwendolyn Myers, accused last week of being Cuban spies, will be held in custody until their trial, a U.S. magistrate in Washington decided Wednesday.
The magistrate sided with federal prosecutors who argued during the detention hearing that the Myerses posed a flight risk, and that it would be impossible to get them back to the United States if they fled to Cuba,
The couple has been held without bond since pleading not guilty Friday to charges of conspiracy, wire fraud and acting as illegal agents for the government in Havana.
Prosecutors allege Cuba recruited Myers after a 1978 trip to the island and that, over the years, Myers and his wife traveled to Mexico, the Caribbean, South America and New York, meeting with Cuban agents to divulge U.S. secrets.
They say the couple kept in touch with their Cuban handlers via a shortwave radio – the same make as the one owned by convicted Cuban spy Ana Belen Montes. In court documents, Myers is quoted as saying he was so successful he received "lots of medals" from the Cuban government and that he and his wife enjoyed a rare private meeting in 1995 with Fidel Castro.
Their trips out of the United States tapered off after 2005, when Myers began to get "paranoid" that he was on a watch list. He retired from the State Department in 2007, but U.S. prosecutors say the Cuban intelligence service kept in touch via e-mail, asking to meet the couple in Mexico.
The State Department is conducting a review to determine what Myers may have divulged to the Cubans, and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said she has ordered a security review to prevent a repeat of what she called an "outrageous violation" of Myers' oath to serve.
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You can check out Rabia's profile to find out more about her. Hopefully I'll try to take photos at the event to post here too!
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Oh i love the 2nd pic on the right so lovely and original a shrug and abaya combo Really fresh and inspiring !
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North Texas Marine veteran, dog reunite
"Most people don't realize that's harder than anything, the stuff that's going on here, when we are over there and we can't do anything about it," said Young.
But in Afghanistan, he found a protector in Rocky, a Dutch Shepherd trained to sniff out explosive devices.
"He saved a lot of lives and very easily saved mine because there were a lot of IEDs in our area of camp that would have very easily gone off," said Young.
He also found friendship and comfort in Rocky's presence.
Four years later, Young is now readjusting to life at home with wife, Katerina.
On Dec. 4, they attended a fundraiser for Dallas-based humanitarian aid organization Linking the World, and as if by fate, the stars aligned.
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Rocky fetched thousands, but the bidder had other plans – to orchestrate the perfect reunion with the help of First Foundation, which rehabs service dogs.
Young and Rocky were then reunited. Young could not be more grateful to the donor who not only helped support Linking the World and all the great work it does, but then handed over the highly-trained dog to someone who cares for him.
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Wat-er confusion! The Selangor government is confusing the people over water issues in the state to suit its political agenda, and at the expense of consumers and the economy, a prominent consumer activist charged today.
Consumers Association of Subang and Shah Alam (Cassa) president Jacob George said, based on feedback he had received, most people in Selangor were confused over who was right and wrong.
Amidst this confusion, he said the state government had also injected, as an after-thought, a new dimension to the water issue — that water tariffs would increase if the Federal Government went ahead with building the Langat 2 water treatment plant.
George also lamented that a number of excos in the Selangor government were formerly non-governmental organisation (NGO) activists who had been looking at things negatively, no matter how well-intentioned the federal government plans were, to improve conditions in the country.
"I have been involved in NGO work for over 37 years. I could see their game-plan (over water issues), their strategies and that's why they are bringing up irrelevant matters just to block what the federal government is trying to do," he told Bernama in an interview.
In addition, George claimed the state government was also bringing in issues between it and Puncak Niaga Holdings Bhd into the picture, whereas they should be resolved in a different platform.
He said this unnecessary time-wasting should have been spent on resolving the impending water crisis in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya.
"So, why is the state government doing all these? Don't mix these up and place it in one basket. This is not right. This is for our future, not just for the people of Selangor but for our neighbours (in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya), as well, because it (a water crisis) would have serious implications," he added.
On the Langat 2 treatment plant which the state government was opposed to, the Cassa president said, all studies by experts showed the project had to be implemented without further delay due to a serious shortfall in treated water production, as the existing 34 plants in Selangor were operating at maximum capacity.
Here again, he said, the state government confused consumers by stating that the reservoirs were full of water, and that there was no crisis even in the future, although the argument was about adequate supply of treated water.
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What the federal government was concerned about, he noted, was with long-term planning addressing an impending water crisis, given the rapid population growth and the needs of industries.
"The plans are for 10, 15 or 20 years ahead, and when you talk about water, there's definitely going to be problems. It is a global issue now, and every country is facing it, coupled with weather, environmental and pollution problems setting in," he said.
George said projects like the Langat 2 plant could not be implemented overnight and further delays fueled by politicking, could push the cost of the project higher by as much as 70 per cent.
In the first place, he said, there was no need to politicise the issue as it was a human rights issue, and in facing an issue such as consumer rights, all sides must remain level-headed and focus on the core issue.
George revealed that Cassa had offered to mediate in the federal-state conflict over the issue but the Selangor Government had snubbed the offer, although the federal government gave positive response.
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"We have sent many letters to them (Selangor government), giving them the feedback from consumers and they didn't respond even once. So, we know that they don't want Cassa to intervene but that's their choice.
"We accept it but don't say that we don't know the ground feeling. We have gone to the ground, talking to various groups of society and everyone agrees that a water crisis is just round the corner," he observed.
He also took to task the National Water Services Commission (Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara or Span), for its relatively muted silence over water issues in Selangor, and this added to the confusion, as well.
"Cassa is very disappointed with the stand taken by Span and public perception of Span is rather negative, as if it doesn't exist. Many times, we have invited them to debates on water issues, they didn't attend.
"If they continue to be disinterested in playing a role, then it defeats the purpose of setting up Span.
"Span, with all its powers, should be in the forefront in trying to resolve such issues and the confusion arising from them. So far, they have failed to do this," claimed George.


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Coming close on the heels of a similar ban in the European Union and Israel, the drug controller general of India has just announced that testing cosmetics and their ingredients on animals will not be permitted in India. This is largely due to a relentless PETA campaign. Although more and more companies are banning cruel tests on animals in favor of more modern, reliable tests, millions of animals are still subjected to painful tests in which all kinds of UNNECESSARY substances are dripped into their eyes, smeared on their abraded skin, forced down their throats and sprayed in their faces. KEEP UP THE PRESSURE on our government to pass a similar ban*. In the meantime, remember that no corporations care about your OPINION if your MONEY doesn't follow suit. Please support only cruelty-free companies — easy if you use PETA's new, updated global Cruelty-Free Shopping Guide.
*Tell your children and grandchildren to keep up the pressure too. That's how hopeful I am.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) just announced that it has accepted the Institute of Medicine's recommendation of retiring over 300 of its chimpanzees. The US has been experimenting on chimpanzees for 90 years and is the last country in the industrialized world to do so.
The chimps' similarity to humans makes them coveted for research, but it's this very similarity that poses an ethical dilemma. Regardless of similarities, no animals should be used as research subjects, so it's a great piece of news that most of the chimps will be retired.
The news is mixed though. Fifty chimps will remain with NIH. They won't be bred, but that's not enough. They also deserve to live out their lives at a sanctuary. Each one is an individual with unique traits and the right to live free from harm.
For more information, you can read the NIH press release and details at Chimpanzee Sanctuary NW.
…when bear-baiting was still legal in the United States. Oh wait —
IT IS STILL LEGAL IN SOUTH CAROLINA. Official public bear-baiting events are held annually in Spartanburg, Hickory Grove and Travelers Rest, S.C., by breed clubs associated with the United Kennel Club and the American Kennel Club. (THERE's a great association!). Backyard events are held throughout the rural areas of northwest South Carolina year-round.
Called bear "baying" because officially the dogs are merely to bark at the bear and keep it in one place, in FACT the bears have their teeth and claws removed or filed down, are closely chained to a post, and and are subjected to repeated attacks by teams of trained dogs, often for hours, until exhaustion. And that is their life.
The practice is almost entirely unregulated, although South Carolina's Department of Natural Resources issues permits to keep black bears captive (and does not enforce sterilization), knowing what they are subjected to and not giving two shits. Black bears are intelligent, shy animals who avoid humans whenever possible. They usually roam miles a day in search of food, and their home range can be as large as 200 miles. South Carolina law only requires a bear's enclosure be 9′ x 9′. And black bears can live for 40 years.
This is not a sport, spectator or otherwise. It is CLEARLY animal cruelty. Take 5 minutes to email the following people to ask that it be banned from ALL 50 STATES (as most people would assume it was, long ago) and that all those who continue to participate be prosecuted with felony animal cruelty.
Daniel Ashe
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Did you know that we are going to the Animal Rights National Conference June 27-June 30, 2013 in Washington DC? It's true! Well, not the whole board, or every NARN member, but one board member and hopefully some NARN supporters.
If you haven't heard of this conference, then you'll be astounded by its breath: 3+ days of content, networking sessions, 90+ speakers, an awards banquet, 80+ vegan vendors, movie screenings, amazing sponsors (see below), and more than 1000 attendees. Not to mention, one of my personal heroes, stand up comedian, Myq Kaplan. Check out the extensive program.
I'm personally most excited by the sessions that focus on new strategies and the psychology of social change. Here are some of the talks I plan to attend and hopefully bring back all sorts of smarts for NARN and our NW community:
I'm particularly drawn to the talks that include Dr. Alex Hershaft. Originally from Warsaw Poland, Dr. Hershaft is the founder of FARM USA and a holocaust survivor. I think his story, his life, his dedication, and even his non-AR reputation are fascinating and I hope to get to meet him personally.
If you want to get last-minute flight to DC and join me, please do! If not, comment below on the talks you want me to attend and blog about. I can also purchase the audio recordings of any session you want for $9, the key notes for $15 each, or the entire 3 day conference for only $150.
Investec is a large South African bank that provides an extensive range of financial services. No doubt as a public relations ploy, it also dabbles in conservation. According to its own website, "at the heart of Investec's values is our firm commitment to society and the environment [i.e $$$]." To demonstrate this so-called commitment, Investec established the well-publicized Investec Rhino Lifeline, aiming to "raise awareness of the rhino crisis through education, rescue and prevention initiatives." HOWEVER, what is less known is that Investec maintains lucrative business relations with fur companies, and even after being made fully aware of the atrocities involved, officially declared itself to be indifferent to the suffering of animals in the fur trade. Please take a moment to email them and point out their position is immoral and hypocritical, and that you will avoid any dealings with their bank in the future. Which might be hard, but you gotta do what you gotta do, right? 🙂
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com; firstname.lastname@example.com; firstname.lastname@example.com
Every pesticide in America undergoes a re-evaluation every 15 years and fortunately 2013 is the year that Atrazine gets reviewed.
Atrazine is one of the world's most common pesticides. It's been in use for 50 years (over 80 million pounds of it were used on American crops last year alone) and has been called the DDT of the 21st Century. This harmful pesticide is an endocrine disruptor that can turn male frogs into females at concentrations as low as 2.5 parts per billion.
Atrazine causes cancer in laboratory mammals and developmental problems in fish. Atrazine is one of the most commonly detected pesticides in rainwater, groundwater and tapwater in the USA. It's used on corn, sugar, sorghum, yams, rice, and even lawns.
Frogs and humans share half our DNA, so Atrazine can't be good for humans either. That's probably why the European Union banned the it in 2004. But the company that produces it, Syngenta, is fighting to keep Atrazine on the market in the USA.
Fortunately, Save the Frogs! is working to get Atrazine federally banned and out of production as soon as possible. They need your help.
Save the Frogs! has an online petition that you can sign to help get Atrazine banned in the USA.
We urgently need your help.
Last night, leaders from the United States House of Representatives refused to allow debate on pro-animal amendments to the Farm Bill, while allowing the dangerous King Amendment to slide through.
If enacted, the King Amendment would nullify the few state laws that do provide protection to farmed animals, such as laws banning cruel crates and cages, prohibiting the force-feeding of ducks, and forbidding horse slaughter and shark finning. This amendment also threatens laws governing environmental protection, worker safety, and more.
All of our hard-fought victories could be lost.
The King Amendment and the rest of the Farm Bill will be voted on by the House later tonight and tomorrow. We need your help to speak out immediately against this dangerous legislation, which will have devastating consequences if enacted.
What You Can Do:
Please contact your US representatives as soon as possible and urge them to vote "NO" on the Farm Bill. Representatives receive a lot of emails, so personalizing your message will make it stand out.
Thank you for getting active to help our country's farmed animals!
In order to address your message to the appropriate recipient, we need to identify where you are.
Please look up and use your full nine-digit zip for the best results.
Please write, call and email the White House and your state lawmakers to protest the possible removal of wolves across the United States from the Endangered Species List. If this proposal is approved, wolves would lose protection and would be open to hunting and trapping. Please also demand a re-listing of wolves in the five states where they are now being killed for "sport" , which is taking their population down to unsustainable numbers.
Ideally, your letter should be written on 8 1/2 x 11 paper. It can be typed or neatly handwritten in pen. Include your street and email address on the letter (I am really not quite sure that everyone still knows how to write real letters!). The full presidential address is:
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
Sharks are a vital part of the oceans' ecosystems. But 20% of the nearly 550 species of sharks risk extinction, in part because of the cruel appetite for shark fin soup.
Each year, millions of sharks are killed for their fins, considered a delicacy to some, and are often de-finned while still alive and thrown back into the ocean to drown.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has asked for the public to comment on a proposed rule.
The purpose of the proposed rule is to implement the Shark Conservation Act, which is meant to close loopholes in the U.S. ban on shark finning.
The problem is that the federal government may then block states from taking extra steps to prevent the influx of non-regulated shark fins into their states. That could threaten the ability of states to close their market to shark fins–and mean a big step backwards for shark conservation.
The Humane Society of the United States has a petition you can sign. Please tell the Department of Commerce that while you approve the implementation of the Shark Conservation Act, states should have the ability to adopt even stronger measures to minimize their role in providing a market for shark fins.


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Frequently Asked Questions
Why advertise on the Internet?A. Almost 75% of homes and 95% of business have a computer with an Internet connection and use it to search for goods and services. A business can no longer ignore the potential for earning from advertising with a website. People are searching 24 hours a day for local Services just like your company provide.
We do not sell goods but only offer our business ServicesA. It is proven that people search for Services just as much as for goods. Builders, Gardeners, etc and all types of local services are searched for in good numbers.
We do not have a computer in our businessA. You do not need a computer. The ideal situation is where people search online for your niche service, find your website and contact you by telephone. Most website enquiries result in a face-to-face meeting to quote for work.
What are the costs?A. For a standard website offering your company services the cost are approximately £700 to £800 one off fee. For that your website is online 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The fee also includes 1-year free marketing strategy. Year 2 and each subsequent year there is just a charge of £150 for hosting and administration.
How would my website attract customers?A. I analyse exactly what people are searching for. The search engines hold a record of the volume of search phrases or keywords. By targeting the keywords that people actually type, rather than guessing, it is possible to lever your website to the forefront of results. This is called Relevancy. Matching searches to website content.
What information do I need to supply for a website?A. The most obvious information is the company details and contact details. Normally you can supply wholesaler or manufacturer literature to provide content for your services if they involve items you use in your business. i.e. types of flooring products if you are a flooring installer. Other important information is your Unique Selling Point whether it is a guarantee or customer service levels. Almost certainly, customer testimonials and pictorial evidence of work is a must. The aim is to convince people to use your business over the competition. On the Internet, Content, is King.
How much can I expect to earn from a website?A. This depends on your market and how many searches are being made. I appraise the right market to approach if your services cover more than one service. Some markets are still strong others are falling. This would apply to any advertising media. Generally, people find a return on the website within 6 months. The rest is profit. Six figure sums can be achieved over time.
How long does the website take to design?A. Typically it takes a few weeks to collate information, product content, edit pictures and set up marketing links. Then the website goes live and alterations can be made if necessary.


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Each of us, of course, is different, and determining what factors are important may vary greatly depending on the individual. You may attempt to negotiate a higher salary, additional vacation time, and better health benefits. However, these items are often part of a standard package determined by the firm's compensation structure, and you may or may not be able to effectively negotiate them. In addition, other factors, such as a firm's "culture," are also unlikely to change. Determining whether you can accept the offer and the firm for what they are can tend to be as difficult as any decisions you will have to make during your job search. The following factors should be considered when deciding whether or not to accept an offer.
Even if money isn't what gives you the most job satisfaction, no one can argue its importance. Most of us want to make sure we are being paid what we're worth and what the going rate is for jobs similar to ours. This is where your recruiter can be of invaluable assistance. Your recruiter can provide you with information as to whether the offer is in step with the firm's compensation structure, negotiate on your behalf when appropriate, and provide you with information on how your offer compares to what others are making at the same level, in the same practice area, in firms of similar size and status, and in the same geographic region.
Firm Culture.
Every firm possesses a culture that can range from traditional and conservative to entrepreneurial and liberal. This is where the impressions that you formed during your interview will help you determine whether the particular firm environment is right for you. Were people talking to each other when you walked the halls? Were the doors closed or open? Was the staff treated with respect? How did the partners and associates interact with each other? How formal or informal was the interview? How did people dress? Was the office decorated in traditional oak panels and dull colors, or was it modern, with bright art and lights? Finding an environment that reflects not only your personality, but also your ability to effectively develop professionally is a key element in your future success as an attorney. Certainly, many attorneys can be happy and thrive personally and professional in completely different environments. What you need to determine is what environment would not be the right fit for you.
Sharing a Common Goal.
Firm culture also comprises other factors, including shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterize a firm. If you value your time away from the office, a firm with a high billable requirement that consistently requires late hours and weekend sessions may not be right for you. On the other hand, the type of work you seek, the mentoring you require, the opportunities for growth, and the sophistication of the practice may also translate directly into more hours spent at the office. What you need to determine is whether this is a firm that shares your values, goals, and ambitions.
Fitting in.
Another factor that you should focus on is whether the people you met when you interviewed with the firm are the types of people you want to work with. You are going to be spending a great deal of time at the office, working very closely with your colleagues, and the ability to get along with them may be critical to your success. The interview will provide you with insight to help you make that determination. This is also where you may want to consult with your recruiter to provide you with additional information about the firm and its particular practice groups. Networking can also be useful, and you may want to call your list of contacts and gather additional information about the firm.
Each of these factors taken alone may not make or break your decision to accept or decline a job offer. Moreover, these are but a few factors to consider when making a decision. You may also need to consider additional factors that are particularly relevant to your job search. Whether you choose to accept or reject a job offer, you should first inform your recruiter about your decision, and discuss these and other factors with your recruiter directly. Then, you should contact the employer who made that offer in a timely fashion. Your rejection or acceptance should be done formally, in writing, as well as by telephone. The legal community is a small one, and you may at some point develop a relationship with that employer as a superior, a colleague, a client, or even your next-door neighbor. Therefore, irrespective of your decision, one of the most important things you should consider when mulling over a job offer is the importance of safeguarding the relationships that were created during this process.


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Little head friendsOne of my monsters has little friends on her head. Friendly blood-sucking friends. Lousey ones in fact.
This is our first foray into the world of head lice and what a tedious business it is too. We have been poisoning, egg loosening, combing, combing and more combing. The little buggers are pernicious, I will say that.
It all began quite embarrassingly. We went to the hairdresser for a restyle, in particular a fringe cut so that the lovely monster does not look like Sam the Sheep Dog in the school photos. The hairdresser had cut some of the length off when she discovered the colony. She gave the monster a quick trim to straighten up a bit and threw her out.
|Sam the Sheepdog hard at work
The only advantage of the situation is that the infested one has the shortest, thinnest, finest hair in the house. The rest of us are like garden thickets, except the husbandal unit of course, who is more like a short wire brush with the odd missing bristle. The other monster and I only prevent passing birds from nesting in our hair by regular applications of bird repellents.
Nonetheless, because of the general hugginess of the household, this means that the rest of us have to defoliate and comb comb comb as well, just not every day to catch the hatchlings. It would be nice to be able to say, "Sorry sad scared little person, I would give you a comforting hug but you are riddled with nippy vermin and I prefer to be vermin- free." Truly one of the buggers of parenting and the reason we all get so many colds and flus. But then, that is parenting for you.


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German Shepherds For Dummies Cheat Sheet
To keep your German Shepherd healthy, you should know how to do a routine health check, know when to take your German Shepherd for urgent care, and have important emergency care phone contacts on hand. The American Kennel Club (AKC) defines the breed standard for German Shepherds.
AKC German Shepherd Breed Standard in Brief
The American Kennel Club (AKC) determines the accepted breed standard for German Shepherds in the United States. Here is a shortened version of the AKC breed standards of German Shepherds:
Overall strong, agile, well-muscled, and full of life
Longer than tall, deep-bodied, with an outline of smooth curves
Males 24 to 26 inches; females 22 to 24 inches at the shoulders
Noble, strong, chiseled head; long muzzle parallel to back of skull
Almond-shaped eyes
Moderately pointed ears facing forward and set parallel to one another
Black nose
Scissors bite
Shoulders are higher than back, which is level and straight
Sternum reaches to elbows; moderately tucked-up loin
Tail is bushy, set low, and hanging in slight curve
Shoulder blades obliquely angled with well-angulated wrists
Broad thigh with a right angle between upper and lower thigh
Double coat of medium length, with dense, straight, harsh outer coat
Most colors are permitted (except for white); rich colors preferred
Gait is ground-covering and effortless
Temperament is confident, fearless but aloof; eager, alert, and willing to work
Quick Health Check of Your German Shepherd
To ensure a lifetime of good health for your German Shepherd, spend a few minutes checking for these signs of a potentially dangerous health situation. If you see any of these signs on your German Shepherd, a trip to the veterinarian is in order:
General: Lameness, lack of coordination, asymmetry of muscles, weight change, bloated abdomen, swelling, coughing, gagging, lethargy, increased aggression, appetite, or water consumption
Mouth: Red, bleeding, swollen, or discolored gums; loose or dirty teeth; sores of the tongue or gums; bad breath
Eyes: Squinting, discharge, cloudiness, discolored whites, unequal or unresponsive pupils
Ears: Bad odor, redness, debris, crusted tips, head shaking or tilting, ear scratching
Nose: Thick or colored discharge, crusted top
Feet: Abrasions, split nails, swollen or misaligned toes
Anal region: Redness, swelling, discharge, tracts; also scooting or licking of the area, black or bloody stool
Genitals: Mammary or testicular changes, discharge from penis or vulva, changes in urine or urination
Skin: Parasites, hair loss, crusts, red spots, lumps, sores
Emergency First Aid for Your German Shepherd
In case of a medical emergency involving your German Shepherd, stay calm, administer first aid if possible, and get veterinary care immediately for your German Shepherd if any of the following situations occur:
Abdominal bloating, restlessness, and attempts to vomit: Go to the emergency vet immediately. The problem could be gastric dilatation volvulus.
Airway obstructions: Wrap your hands around the dog's abdomen behind the rib cage and compress once briskly; doing so should dislodge the obstruction. If the dog is unconscious, pull his tongue forward and explore his throat, removing any obstruction you find.
Bleeding: Cover the wound with clean dressing, apply pressure, elevate the wound site, and apply a cold pack.
Burns: Cool burned areas with cold packs or towels soaked in water. Cover the area with a clean bandage or towel and monitor the dog for shock.
Drowning: Hold the dog upside down so that water can run out of his mouth, and then give artificial respiration or take him to the emergency vet.
Heatstroke: Wet the dog and place him in front of a fan, or immerse him in cool (not icy) water. Offer small amounts of water for drinking.
Hypothermia: Warm the dog gradually by wrapping him in a warm blanket and placing plastic bottles filled with hot water outside the blanket, not touching the dog.
Insect stings: Remove any visible stingers as quickly as possible. Administer baking soda and water paste to bee stings and vinegar to wasp stings. Call the vet immediately if your dog has an allergic reaction, including swelling that could interfere with breathing, or any change in consciousness.
Poisoning: Call the vet or poison control hotline and give as much information as possible; they can advise whether you need to induce vomiting or bring your dog in to be examined.
Important Pet Phone Numbers
If your dog, cat, or other pet needs immediate medical help, you don't want to be caught fumbling with a phone book and trying to find the right number. In case of an animal emergency, keep these numbers near your phone, and make sure you program them into your cell phone!
Your veterinarian's phone number
The phone number for an after-hours or emergency clinic
The National Animal Poison Control Center:
800-548-2523 or 888-4ANIHELP (888-426-4435) — $30 per case, charged to your credit card
900-680-0000 — $30 per case, charged to your phone bill


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SQL Server to Oracle Replication Troubleshooting
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A couple of days ago we had a serious service affecting outage to do with our replication which is responsible for taking order data from our OLTP SQL Server 2005 system, and into a Oracle 11g RAC database (22.214.171.124.9).
In the end, we had to make use of our Premier Microsoft support in order to help resolve the situation and after a long but useful 3 hours on the phone with them, we manage to resolve and continue replication without the loss of any (good) data.
The first notification we received that there was an issue was a Distribution Agent failure
SQL Server Alert System: 'Replication: agent failure' occurred on MYServer DESCRIPTION: Replication-Replication Distribution Subsystem: agent Server\Instance-Publisher-ATD-ORADB-32 failed. ORA-01722: invalid number
We also got alerted of the issue from our Oracle grid COntrol monitoring:
Message=UDM WEB2: SESSION MISSING FOR SQL SERVER DISTRIB.EXE!!
Metric=User-Defined Numeric Metric
What is an ORA-01722?
Cause: The attempted conversion of a character string to a number failed because the character string was not a valid numeric literal. Only numeric fields or character fields containing numeric data may be used in arithmetic functions or expressions. Only numeric fields may be added to or subtracted from dates.
Action: Check the character strings in the function or expression. Check that they contain only numbers, a sign, a decimal point, and the character "E" or "e" and retry the operation.
Confirming the subscription error
Use [Distribution] Go sp_helpsubscriptionerrors [ @publisher = ] 'publisher' , [ @publisher_db = ] 'publisher_db' , [ @publication = ] 'publication' , [ @subscriber = ] 'subscriber' , [ @subscriber_db = ] 'subscriber_db'
To retrieve the variables for the above command, run the following on the Publication
Or the same information is also available in the Run Agent step of the distribution agent
When running sp_helpsubscriptionerrors, you get the following output. In our case, confirmation of the ORA error:
This gives me some very key information for troubleshooting further, including the xact_seqno and the command_id which will help me identify the point of failure and the command that is being executed.
Further Issues
Our replication issue was further complicated because the replication agent kept on crashing since the first occurence of the ORA error. This meant that it wasnt retrying every minute as i would normally expect. This was a bit of a red herring as we couldnt be sure if the crash was because of the dodgy data or that there was something greater wrong with replication. Unfortuinately, we didnt get much help from the error it was producing:
Replication-Replication Distribution Subsystem: agent Server\Instance-Publisher-ATD-ORADB-32 failed. The replication agent encountered a failure. See the previous job step history message or Replication Monitor for more information. The step failed.
Add Verbose logging
The first step after realising that the replication agent was crashing, was to add more verbose logging:
-Output C:\Temp\OUTPUTFILE.txt -Outputverboselevel [0|1|2]
I set logging to 2, which is the most detailed level (although Microsoft later told me to change to level 4. I cant say i noticed anything different in the logging)
The last thing in the log before crashing was this:
Transaction seqno: 0x00025a04000381d400f0
Command Id: 24
Partial: 0
Type: 30
Command: <<parameterized command>>
2012-07-12 12:15:51.672 OLE DB Subscriber 'WEB1': SELECT * FROM "EVENT" WHERE 0 = 1
2012-07-12 12:15:51.687 Column: DBTYPE_VARCHAR, SQL Type: 129
Column: DBTYPE_VARCHAR, SQL Type: 129
Column: DBTYPE_NUMERIC, SQL Type: 131
Column: DBTYPE_NUMERIC, SQL Type: 131
Column: DBTYPE_NUMERIC, SQL Type: 131
Column: DBTYPE_VARCHAR, SQL Type: 129
Column: DBTYPE_VARCHAR, SQL Type: 129
Column: DBTYPE_VARCHAR, SQL Type: 129
Column: DBTYPE_VARCHAR, SQL Type: 129
Column: DBTYPE_NUMERIC, SQL Type: 131
Column: DBTYPE_VARCHAR, SQL Type: 129
Column: DBTYPE_VARCHAR, SQL Type: 129
Column: DBTYPE_NUMERIC, SQL Type: 131
Column: DBTYPE_VARCHAR, SQL Type: 129
Column: DBTYPE_DBTIMESTAMP, SQL Type: 135
Column: DBTYPE_NUMERIC, SQL Type: 131
Column: DBTYPE_NUMERIC, SQL Type: 131
Column: DBTYPE_VARCHAR, SQL Type: 129
Column: DBTYPE_NUMERIC, SQL Type: 131
The Application event log gave further stack trace info:
The description for Event ID ( 52 ) in Source ( SQLSERVERAGENT ) cannot be found. The local computer may not have the necessary registry information or message DLL files to display messages from a remote computer. You may be able to use the /AUXSOURCE= flag to retrieve this description; see Help and Support for details. The following information is part of the event: A replication agent encountered a fatal error and was shut down. A mini-dump has been generated at the following location:
C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\90\Shared\ErrorDumps\ReplAgent20120712121316_0.mdmp
This was passed to Microsoft and they told us that it was the oracle driver which was causing the crash and told us that this may be down to the data being sent, which brought us back to the initial theory of solving the dodgy data.
Attempts at fixing replication
Skip Errors – The first thing i attempted was skipping the error, which would have meant missing data, but would have at least caught up replication and i could have investigated the dodgy data in the backgroun without affecting service. Add the SkipErrors flag into the distribution agent and restart
-SkipErrors 1722
Unfortunately this didn't work, possibly because the agent was crashing prior to receiving the error code back from oracle.
Finding the transaction and the command
Using the exact_seqno variable for start and end sequence, run the following:
sp_browsereplcmds @xact_seqno_start ='0x00025a04000381d400f0' , @xact_seqno_end ='0x00025a04000381d400f0'
This confirmed what we saw in both the sp_helpsubscriptionerrors and the verbose logging, that the EVENT table contained the dodgy data.
The problem we had was how to get this data out of the distribution database.
Please note, that the following information is unsupported and undocumented, and should not be used under normal circumstances
Every time you create replication from SQL Server to Oracle, A MSREPL7 table is created on the Oracle subscriber which keeps track of which transactions have been delivered and last delivery time etc. Ive blogged about this table in the past (https://dbamohsin.wordpress.com/2010/09/23/error-message-when-the-distribution-agent-tries-to-apply-to-the-initial-snapshot-to-an-oracle-11g-subscriber-%E2%80%9Cora-00932-inconsistent-datatypes%E2%80%9D/)
select PUBLCN, DSTAGENT, TIMECOL, XACTTS from atd_uk_tab_replication.MSREPL7 WHERE PUBLCN = 'MYPUBLICATION';
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To fix the issue we manually updated the XACTTS column in the MSREPL7 table to the offenting xact_seqno. This tells replication that it has completed that XACTTS and it will move past it to look for the next sequence in the distribution database.
Before making the change, we confirmed that the MSREPL7 table was showing the XACTTS just prior to our failing sequence by checking msrepl_transactions.
select * from msrepl_transactions where entry_time >= '2012-07-12 10:10:00' order by entry_time
We also manually ran all the commands in the offending xact_seqno manually against the subscriber. We masked the dodgy data and replaced it with something else. The idea behind this is that your subscription does not lose any rows and stays completely in sync.
As soon as we then updated the MSREPL7 table, and started replication, transactions started flowing through. We have 2 identical subscribers so we had to follow this method twice.


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Website: jacksonhole.com
Jackson Hole, like Whistler, gets a lot of hype but man, does this place deserve it. Steep as all get out and with the lightest, coldest powder you can imagine, JHMR should be on every solid shredder's must-ride list. The new Stash park means that hardcore locs like Rob Kingwill, Travis Rice, and Bryan Iguchi can ride it all, Wyoming-style. We just wish they'd bring back the Natural Selection contest-easily the coolest shred contest we've ever seen. If you truly love mountains, you truly have to get your ass to Jackson. Just leave your attitude and the beginners at home.


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Hey guys! I hope you had a great weekend. I've got huge news that's pretty last minute: we moved! We're still living in the same area (for those of you who don't know, the beautiful Shenandoah Valley in Virginia) but we're slightly relocated. No longer on the our family's farm– which is still nearby– but we'll be frequenting there often. Especially considering that it's home to our new 13 baby chicks (squeeee!) and the veggie seeds have already been planted.
Also, I encourage you all to check out the website tomorrow as I introduce our new YouTube channel! Lots of fun things planned for that.
But without further ado, our pick for last week were these yummy Lemon Ice Cream Sandwiches from Creating Silver Linings. So stop by and tell her hi!
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Nashville Campus Participates in "Day on the Hill"
March 3, 2017
On February 14, 2017, The Art institute of Tennessee—Nashville, a branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta, took part in "Day on the Hill" at the Tennessee State Capitol - Legislative Plaza. The event was organized by District 58 State Representative Harold Love.
The Art Institute of Tennessee—Nashville featured in the legislative plaza area the entire day. The school presented multi-media exhibits and displays featuring active touch-screen computers, video displays, large photos, and signage. Phillip M. Lacy, associate program chair, media, and Jerry Linger, dean of academic affairs discussed the school's programs with visitors.
Pastry treats—340 of them—were by the Culinary Department Chair, Chef Anthony Mandriota.
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text: During the first week since my last semi-weekly reflection, I did not do much work and instead got distracted talking to my classmates. But during the second week a put in much more effort into finishing my work and still managed to accomplish my previously set goal of 65% and reached a 66%. My goal for the next reflection is to give it my all during both weeks and reach an 80%.


text: We all go bumbling through life, meeting and forgetting people without much thought to it. You meet someone, you become friends or you don't, you stick with them a long time or you never see them again. Certainly many of those chance encounters never amount to much. But we're connected in ways great and small to everyone we meet – and probably everyone we never see as well. And every once in a while, you get a chance to make a difference to someone. If you're lucky, you get to know when this happens. I was lucky. Continue reading


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Games 4 Good Foundation Announces 2016 Partners
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The Games 4 Good Foundation (G4G) is proud to announce its 2016 partners. Our six grant recipients represent localized approaches that apply four different sports to affect positive change on four continents (North America, South America, Africa and Asia). A brief abstract of each initiative can be found below.
Girls On the Run
Girls on the Run New Orleans (GOTR NOLA) inspires girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using an experience-based curriculum that creatively integrates running. It envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.
Studies show that as girls mature from childhood to adolescence, levels of physical activity decline and risk for unhealthy outcomes like obesity, diabetes and depression become more prevalent. For this reason, GOTR is an essential program as it is changing girls' behaviors and attitudes towards physical activity.
To learn more click HERE
G4G is excited to partner with Skateistan Cambodia's Skate and Create, Street Outreach and Youth Leadership programs to provide girls, youth living with disabilities, and youth from low-income families with personal development opportunities using skateboarding and a unique creative arts curriculum.
G4G funds will support an expansion project in Sihanoukville, a province in the southwest part of the country. Skateistan Educators will provide skateboarding sessions and creative arts classes, such as painting and origami to over 100 children per week. For most children in the area, this is the first time they have had the chance to try skateboarding. Skateistan Cambodia hopes to equip the at-risk children in Sihanoukville with the knowledge, confidence, and social support to become role models in their port community.
To learn more click HERE
Kids Play International
Founded by 3-time Olympian Tracy Evans in 2008, Kids Play International (KPI), uses sport to promote gender equity in communities impacted by genocide. With the goal of building a better community with a bigger purpose, G4G funds will help KPI harness the power of sport and the Olympic value of Fair Play to inspire the next generation to positively shift gender norms in Rwanda. Rooted in the belief that sport can be a powerful catalyst for social change, KPI's programs embrace and teach the inspirational Fair Play attributes of: respect, community, contribution, opportunity and moral courage.
To learn more click HERE
Beat The Streets
G4G is excited to support Beat the Streets (BTS) by supporting the Providence Middle School Wrestling League.
In 2015, 41% of youth under the age of 18 in Providence and Central Falls were living under the poverty line. This is by far the highest in the entire state, a state which has the highest rate of any in New England.
This has directly translated to youth and schools struggling with underachievement & behavioral issues.
- 35% of Students Chronically Absent
- 15% Drop Out Rate
- 71% Graduating in Four Years
- 34% Average NECAP Proficiency
- 8300 Incidents of Suspension
- 91% minority
- 80% of students eligible for free and reduced lunch
- 20% of students ESL
BTS will provide its proven mixture of coaching, competition, mentoring and academic support to help transform all aspects of its participants lives.
To learn more click HERE
Juventud Lider Foundation
G4G is excited to support Juventud Lider Foundation (JLF), an emerging non-profit working in Colombia. Colombia possesses some of the most unequal distribution of income in the western hemisphere, according to the World Bank. (2013 Gini coefficient ~ 0.535). Children are the most vulnerable subjects in this situation.
JLF's soccer-based Passes of Hope looks for to revert their path by giving them the most important tools: Education and Values. This program will provide on the field training and lessons, classroom time and work with parents to help integrate the program's values at home.
To learn more click HERE
Coaches Across Continents (CAC) with Training 4 Changes (T4C)
For the past two years, CAC has invested in the use of technology to improve the delivery of Sport for Social Development. In 2016, it launched a Virtual Learning Community that is already educating participants in more than 40 countries through monthly webinars. It's partner, T4C, seeks to empower individuals and communities in South Africa through sport. CAC will work with t4c to bring technology to life in their School Futsal Initiative (SFI) and Skills4Life Employability program.
To learn more about CAC, click HERE
To learn more about Training 4 Changes, click HERE


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5 A1, Tyne and Wear
We might be a little biased, but we think the Angel of the North is a stunning sight, and it isnt just about Northern pride. You ask anyone who has endured the tedium that is the A1 for any more than a couple of hours and theyll tell you that Antony Gormley is a welcome piece of wonder.
The Angel of the North stands on a hill in Low Fell, overlooking extensive grassy fields on the fringe of old industry that the North East is historically aligned with. It serves as a reminder of the regions roots, but also its future. The foot of the Angel itself is a perfect pitstop with many families picnicking on warm summer days.
4 Abergwesyn Pass, Wales
If you like detours and little villages the Welsh mountainous road will be the perfect road trip for you. The road connects many small villages around the Cambrian Mountains, so you have your pick of routes. Over the 18 mile stretch you will find lakes, hills, forests and rivers, all making for perfect summer scenery.
The Llyn Brianne reservoir is a perfect place to stop and enjoy the view. The market town of Tregaron is also ideal for a quiet getaway so a few good places to stay the night and enjoy some good food. Be careful driving away though, you might run into sheep or cattle enjoying the roads as well!
3 Humber Bridge, North Lincolnshire & Yorkshire
You may be thinking that this is just a bridge but it is much more than that. The Humber Bridge was once upon a time the longest suspension bridge in the world (though it is now the 7th longest) and can be seen for miles around. Not only is it a spectacular feat of engineering it also provides a platform for the most spectacular view over the Humber.
Stop off at the viewing deck to take in the scenery. Many call it the perfect place to watch the sunset, for example. Once you have enjoyed the views and the drive you have your choice of locations, just continue down to motorway.
2 A2, Portrush to Ballycastle, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland has become known for its scenery but it is hard to pick a better route than the A2 in general, particularly the 19 mile stretch between Portrush and Ballycastle. The route spans a good section of the coast opening up great opportunities to see the famous Giants Causeway. Beautiful greenery completes the drive as one of the best scenic routes in the country.
If you are looking for activity there is a lot to do and see. It is easy to catch a ferry to Rathlin Ireland to more supurb scenery, or you can travel on foot through the Causeway. Continue down to road to find old castles, seaside destinations, or my personal favourite, the Old Bushmills Distillery, Irelands oldest whiskey distillery.
1 - Bealach na Bà, Wester Ross
If you were to make an effort to drive along any road I would urge you to pick this one. Scotland has many excellent driving routes but few compares to this one. Take in the Scottish Highlands in the best way possible through a series of twists and turns on this dramatic mountain road. Enjoy the sights overlooking Skye, the Islands of Rum and the Outer Hebrides, and take in the attractions from surrounding towns.
The name comes from Gaelic meaning Pass of the Cattle. The road was originally used to drive livestock. As you can guess it is certainly not a route for the faint hearted I certainly wouldnt want to attempt it in the snow. Dont worry though as Applecross proves to be an excellent target destination, perfect for a quiet getaway.


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About the get better in 3 steps-plan:
MoveWell treats all complaints using the movement device. Chiropractors at MoveWell treat lower back complaints, neck complaints, shoulder complaints, wrist complaints and other complaints. Every complaint requires customised treatment, however the chiropractor will always work according to the 'get better in 3 steps' program. The goal of this treatment course is not only to lessen your complaints, but also to prevent them from coming back with the same intensity.
Step 1. Mobilize
With complaints of, for example, the back, neck, shoulders, elbows and ankles, the core of the problem is often due to wrong movement. Muscles get into a pattern of wrong movement, the joints block and eventually the function of the nerve can change. So, a very complex chain reaction occurs. Scientific research shows that in the pain phase mobilisation techniques can very often help with improvement of the pain. Step one of the 'get better in 3 steps' is the mobilise step, this step mainly consists of chiropractic specific actions being carried out to help the movement of the joints and muscles.
Step 2. Stabilize
Next, it is essential to have improved stabilising function of the joint to prevent it from getting worse. Nothing is more annoying than to relapse and have to start all over again after an intensive treatment. So, in this phase the focus will be on the recovery of the muscles around the joint. MoveWell has devices which are especially designed for back complaints with which you train the muscles of the spine in a very effective way. Also, as with the back specific exercises will be given in order to strengthen the affected joint(s) with other complaints too.
Stap 3. Functioning
After the first two steps of the get better in 3 steps plan the last step follows; functioning. You have to be able to function well in daily life. It is essential to keep using the muscles which have been strengthened with training. You will also be given the right exercises and the right advice about movement such as which sports to participate in and how to correct your posture.
Our end goal is to make you move well without any complaints. Move Well Feel Better.