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The Chinese manufacturer of bone conduction headphones Aftershokz launches its Optishokz eyewear brand. And it uses its technology with Revvez, a pair of sunglasses mainly dedicated to athletes.
We knew the Aftershokz Air Trekz Air headphones. Using the bone conduction process developed by the Chinese firm, the device plays music through two "headphones" placed at the front of the tragus. Its interest: to allow you to listen (or rather to hear, shall we say!) music with your ears free and open to outside noise. The sound heard is transmitted through a wave reflected by the bones and cartilage to the eardrum.
Today, Aftershokz launches its subsidiary Optishokz dedicated to eyewear and Revvez, its first product. With Revvez, Optishokz uses a pair of sunglasses to developing its process. This one is primarily dedicated to athletes. Its goal is to allow joggers, cyclists, skiers, and other golfers to listen to Bluetooth music from their smartphones while maintaining full awareness of their acoustic environment.
Appearances can be deceiving. Optishokz Revvez glasses look like a classic pair of sports glasses. They are available with four types of interchangeable polycarbonate glasses (translucent, blue, orange, grey).
The titanium temples of the lenses are quite broad, if not thick. Aftershokz has managed to house all its technology there without anyone knowing it with the naked eye. In addition to a socket to recharge the integrated battery, various buttons appear under the right branch: ON/OFF and pairing; volume. All this remains very discreet. At the end of the temples, small articulated transducers that will be glued to the back of the ears. The glasses come with a large storage box. If it protects them entirely, it is a little voluminous.
Ergonomics and use
The glasses can be connected via Bluetooth (4.2) through the use of a smartphone. Once correctly positioned and the transducers perfectly curved and placed behind the earlobes, the magic happens: the diffused sound is of course. The feeling is quite disconcerting at first. Not only is it possible to listen to music (but also to have a phone conversation), but also, we remain 100% attentive to our environment. Thus, we immediately become aware of the benefits of the technology that allows us to be in perfect harmony with our external environment — the apparent advantage: safety. When running or cycling, any external noise is usually heard, and you can protect yourself from a car, for example.
Performance and versatility
Not enough to cry "victory" however: the sound produced by Revvez glasses can never be compared to the sound quality provided by a classic headphone. It is much more sober, flat, almost without bass (even if Optishokz claims some!). It also lacks fishing and dynamics. Don't imagine putting your Revives on your nose and listening religiously to your favorite albums while playing golf in the sunshine of your favorite green. It is more of an additional listening than an audiophile listening. Even if the process is utterly amazing, it is still impossible to ask bone conduction what it cannot offer.
Revvez glasses remain a sports accessory above all, much more than an audio headset they could claim to be. We have worn them several times, and they are pleasant to have on your nose. They hold perfectly in place when you are on the move. The Revvez also come with 6-hour battery life and IP 55 protection rating. This means you can also play golf in the rain. It should be noted that the lenses of the glasses are UV 400 protected, thus filtering 100% of the sun's rays.


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The Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister of New Zealand dismissed claims on Friday that his country is taking part in a global currency war, despite recent steps to temper strength in its domestic currency.
New Zealand's central bank governor told parliament on Wednesday that the bank had sold the New Zealand (Kiwi) dollar last month in an attempt to limit the sharp rise in the currency, the Financial Times reported.
This is the first time since 2007 the central bank has intervened in the forex market the report added. The Kiwi dollar is up 67 percent against the U.S. dollar since the beginning of 2009 and was trading at 0.8369 per dollar on Friday.
"New Zealand is not [in the middle of a currency war]," said Bill English, Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand. "We have marginal ability to influence the [New Zealand] dollar through some peaks, the reserve banks can knock off some of the peaks...[but] we are not putting the public balance sheet at risk that others are taking in trying to affect their currency."
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English was referring to the policies implemented by countries such as Japan, where Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's plans to revive the economy through aggressive monetary policy, fiscal stimulus and structural reform has worked to depreciate the yen by 16 percent this year. On CNBC Asia's "Squawk Box," the New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister said he was unconvinced that 'Abenomics' would ultimately be effective.
"We are in the camp that is a bit skeptical about the effectiveness of 'Abenomics' and the other versions of that around the world. It might inflate asset prices for a while, and some of that has an impact on New Zealand... We can't influence it, so we don't react to it much," he added.
Expansive quantitative easing by governments in recent years, such as we have seen in the U.S. and now Japan can dampen currency strength, making those countries' exports more attractive and putting them at an advantage over other countries with stronger currencies.


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25 Sep God in the midst of suffering
Written by Terence Lee
The sudden and tragic death of three family members; being married off to a man not of her choosing; caring for her sister as she slowly faded and finally being unwelcomed in her own home. Through it all, Anila still says "God never leaves us in the time of troubles, in tough times or in problems, but He gives us more strength that I feel during all these problems or hard times."
After graduating from secondary school, Anila had started working as a teaching assistant at a local primary school.
"14 November, 2001. The very worst day of my life." It started as an uneventful day by all accounts. She went to work as she always did; taught some classes and came home. Everything seemed normal. But when Anila returned home, something about the house felt wrong. The lights were off, the doors were locked and there was no one home.
Perplexed, she asked her neighbour whether they knew where her father, who would normally be home, had gone. They invited her in, bid her to stay but did not say more. Alarmed by their strange behaviour, Anila tried to call her father, at which point the neighbours broke the news to her.
Anila's mother, sister and new born niece had been in a car accident. Her sister died at the scene and her mother was currently unconscious at the hospital. Her father was at the hospital now.
"We were just shouting and crying; everyone was crying. We were just surprised and we just couldn't understand anything; what happened? How did it happen?" recalls Anila bitterly. She had seen them that morning, said hello and waved them good bye, now suddenly, a few hours later they were gone. Replaced by three coffins.
A crowd had gathered at her home by the time she got back, all clamouring to see the dead bodies than to mourn. In the midst of the onslaught of people, Anila and her family struggled to come to grips with what happened and find time to mourn.
Four months later, feeling responsible for his son in law's loss of wife and baby daughter, Anila's father offered his second daughter in marriage as compensation. In the same year that Anila lost her mother, sister and niece, she became married to her brother in law.
Feeling upset and perhaps guilty, Anila's father asked her to move to Karachi with her now husband and limit her visits home to once a year. He only lifted that ban when Anila's remaining sister became too weak to look after herself, due to a heart disease, and needed someone to care for her.
After the accident in 2001, Anila's sister died in 2004. Followed finally by her father in 2009.
It would be very understandable for anyone to feel angry, hopeless and abandoned in the face of such a string of inexplicable suffering and hardship. To my surprise, when asked about it, Anila simply replied, "[God] is with me, He never leaves me, in each and every time, whether a small thing happens or whether there is big thing, He is with me, anything, anytime… My experience is, hard times are not there to make you weak, but hard times are there to make you strong. So these problems make me stronger, and stronger, and stronger."
She lives out this belief, running a faith-based rehabilitation centre for addicts marginalised by the community in Karachi. Commissioned by the Anglican Diocese in Pakistan, she and her husband serve and help up to 10 patients at a time, providing for their physical needs, praying with them, counselling them and helping them break free from the destructive cycle of addiction. In fact, she would say that it is because of the pain and suffering in her past that she is able to be strong and empathise with those who are suffering.
Prayer requests:
- Pray for the country of Pakistan, for the government and ruling bodies
- Pray for those gripped in the cycles of addiction, pray that they will find freedom in Christ
- Pray for Anila and her family, pray that they will find strength in the Lord and protection from the world and the enemy
Anila recently participated in Asia Gateway Training 2017, a month-long course organised by AsiaCMS in collaboration with Seminari Theoloji Malaysia, the Anglican Diocese of West Malaysia, the Methodist Church in Malaysia, Operation Mobilisation, Overseas Missionary Fellowship, Interserve, and Serving in Mission.


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Some of the selected numbers have had a cosmic connection to the person who unwittingly chose their photograph. And some photo pairings have been connected as well. Today's photo are in complete contrast, and perhaps the people who chose them are very different as well.
First up is #0630, picked by Sean, called Bottle Walker. I intended to shoot him walking on the broken glass but the guy took forever building the crowd and nothing was happening so my friend and I gave up. I love this photograph, though. Not for the guy as much as I love all the expressions on the spectators.
This is #1004, chosen by Lizzie. It's an iPhone photo taken in Central Park, titled today as Tulip Bed.


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|Six Anime Movies
Science Fiction Classics
Akira directed by Katsuhiro Otomo
This is the classic film about a post-apocalyptic, cyberpunk Tokyo (Neo Tokyo) that set a new standard in animation and story telling for science fiction anime. Teenage biker Shotaro Kaneda with his classic red motorbike must deal with secret government experiments with esper powers.
Ghost in the Shell directed by Mamoru Oshii
This is the classic cyberpunk scifi thriller in a future Tokyo that looks like a megacity with Hong Kong like crowding. Major Motoko Kusanagi, an intelligence operative with a cyborg body and a cyberbrain must deal with the puppet master who is hacking into people and systems. It kind of encapsulates a vision of a high-tech Tokyo you would be fascinated to see.
Evangelion 1.11 directed by Hideaki Anno
This film encapsulates the first six episodes of the famous anime that set the bar for giant robot anime after Gundam. The movie takes place in Tokyo-3 which was a city rebuilt after the second impact devastated planet Earth. Shinji Ikari, the reluctant pilot of the giant bio-mechanical robot EVA-01 must fight off monsters called Angels that threaten to destroy the earth once again.
Family Classics
This category is ruled by Hayou Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli which is like the Disney studio of Japan for animation. These films are universally appealing and not just for kids and they have made many more movies than what is listed here.
Spirited Away directed by Hayao Miyazaki
A family passes through into the spirit world by accident. Chihiro Ogino, a young girl, must get a job at a magical bath house to save her parents. This movie won an Oscar for best animated film and tells a wonderful story with a richly imagined world and plenty of magic.
Castle in the Sky directed by Hayao Miyazaki
This film is set in a fantasy world that lives in the shadow of a great empire that fell long ago. Great airships abound and there are legends of Laputa, a lost city in the sky. Pazu and Sheeta, two adolescents, must deal with air pirates, mechanical warriors and a sinister government agent while solving the secret of Laputa.
My Neighbour Totoro directed by Hayao Miyazaki
This is my absolute favourite movie of all time if I had to pick just one movie. A father and his two daughters moves into the countryside near Tokyo in 1950s Japan. Here, the two daughters meet Totoro, a wind spirit, and have adventures with NO VILLAIN (take that most family pictures). It is a charming film that young children generally love as the Totoro and Catbus are adorable.
Grave of the Fireflies (by Studio Ghibli again)
Be prepared to cry. This is the story about a young boy who must take care of his younger sister after being orphaned during World War II. They must fend for themselves in an uncaring world and it is a powerful drama and an anti-war film.
Princess Mononoke (by Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli again)
This is a pseudo-historical film set in in the 14th century Japan where magic is real and the spirit world is real. The Japanese feudal lords are encroaching onto Emishi lands and conflict results between the iron age Japanese and the stone age native peoples who live there. A powerful film about nature and living with it.
Wolf Children directed by Mamoru Hosoda
A serious film set in modern Japan where a woman, Hana, falls in love with a wolf man (someone who can shape shift between man and wolf - but it isn't normal lycanthropy). Hana bears twins after the two become a family. Tragedy strikes and Hana has to move to the country where she can safely raise her two children who have a habit of transforming into wolf pups. The two children must choose between being human or a wolf and the mother passed through many trials while raising them. Good film!
Summer Wars directed by Mamoru Hosoda
A rogue AI takes threatens the world by taking over the global cyber network of Oz. A family has to unite to take it on and save the world. Awesome animation, a richly imagined cyberspace, and the importance of family and traditional ties to people all are featured in this film. A favourite of mine.
Paprika directed by Satoshi Kon
This is a flim about Paprika, the dream ego, of a psychological therapist who enters patients dreams to help them. Kind of like Inception, but it predates that movie by years, and isn't about theft. The last film by Satoshi Kon and it has wonderful imagery.
Perfect Blue directed by Satoshi Kon
A psychological thriller where an pop-idol singer loses her touch with reality. What is real and what isn't. A very well done film of this type.
Millenium Actress directed by Satoshi Kon
Another richly imagined film about the unrequited love of an actress. It takes a documentary film team into the life of the woman when they are interviewing her. It is like they are immersed in her films and her past. A wonderfully put together and imagined film!
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Steamboy, Tekkonkinkreet, Osamu Tezuka's Metropolis, Roujin-Z, The Girl Who Lept Through Time, Place Promised In Our Early Days, 5 Cm Per Second, The Garden of Words.


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Mine Owners in Africa Increase Production Agility by Shortening Survey Cycles
A growing number of mine owner-operators in Africa are pursuing increased production efficiency by upgrading their mine survey capability to deliver more timely information to planning and operations. Black Mountain Mining (Pty) Ltd, Boteti Mining (Pty) Ltd, ASA Metals (Pty) Ltd / Dilokong Chrome Mine (Pty) Ltd, and others have embraced new data processing and visualization technologies that accelerate mine survey cycles to enable faster, higher-quality decisions that improve mine performance.
Each of these owner-operators deployed Bentley's MineCycle™ Survey software that ingests data directly from a variety of sensors, instruments, file formats, and collection techniques and automatically generates a 3D model of the mined volume. The model can be quickly compared to the mine plan for calculation and visualization of under-blast, over-blast, and other variances. These capabilities make it possible to execute survey cycles more frequently and with greater accuracy by eliminating intermediate steps to convert, combine, and process raw survey data. The software's unique open data architecture provides unmatched flexibility and freedom to share survey intelligence across the enterprise, enabling mine owner-operators to make faster, higher-quality decisions that improve mine performance.
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By shortening their survey cycles, these mine owner-operators have enabled a more continuous mine planning cycle that increases the ability to maximize profits as well as respond more quickly to market fluctuations and unexpected events.
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Thursday, August 23, 2012
Defining Robinson's '2312,' Part 4
In which I continue to define some terms that Kim Stanley Robinson uses in his new novel, 2312.
Note: A reader sent me a message about these definitions suggesting that Robinson invented many of these terms. Actually, he invented very few ("smalls" and "wombman" being examples of invention). Some are existing terms that Robinson has tweaked with new meanings, such as accelerando, which is a musical term. Most are pre-existing terms that demonstrate an inquisitive mind on a broad spectrum of subjects.
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The Copenhagen interpretation, p. 198: an early interpretation of quantum mechanics, which holds that the act of measurement causes the set of probabilities to immediately and randomly assume only one of the possible values. This is known as wave-function collapse. The Copenhagen concepts were devised by Niels Bohr, Werner Heisenberg and others in the 1920s.
The Zanzibar Cat, p. 198: the title story of a collection of short fiction by Joanna Russ, originally published in 1983.
Arabia Deserta, p. 198: the travel journals of Charles Montagu Doughty, first published in 1888. The title refers to the desert interior of the Arabian peninsula.
The Whorl, p. 199: The name of the large, hollow generation starship which provides the setting for The Book of the Long Sun by Gene Wolfe, a novel that was originally published in four volumes, beginning with Nightside the Long Sun (1993).
ursuline cultures, p. 205: cultures that deemphasize gender. The reference is to author Ursula K. Le Guin.
Another note: As your humble blog correspondent, I'm compelled to point out that Robinson is referencing four of the greatest science fiction and fantasy writers: Delany, Russ, Wolfe and Le Guin, all of whom presumably were influential on Robinson's work.
Related links on this blog:
Defining Robinson's '2312,' Part 1
Defining Robinson's '2312,' Part 2
Defining Robinson's '2312,' Part 3
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Labels: 2312, Kim Stanley Robinson
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- Grano SalisAugust 25, 2012 at 5:17 PM
One person's literary reference is another person's inside joke.ReplyDelete
Your humble respondent hopes that these writers will come to be more widely recognized outside their genre following. Though many are disdainful, not everything here is a joke.
- AnonymousAugust 31, 2012 at 7:10 AM
Robinson's literary sf allusions work in more than one way -- for example, the mission of the Ursuline order, founded in the 1500s, was/is to provide rigorous education to women.ReplyDelete
The Ursuline order fits nicely. Thanks for that. I wasn't aware of it.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 26, 2012 at 11:04 AM
Thanks for doing this. I've also been spotifying the music mentioned in the book.It's another fun layer.ReplyDelete
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If you haven't made a break for the mountains this weekend, don't despair: There's still plenty going on around town. Chef collabs, cider and coziness are all on the menu this weekend. And for Memorial Day events, check out our Memorial Day list. Season's eatings!
Friday, May 26
Beast + Bottle is no stranger to locally sourced meat and veg, but it's upping the ante on Friday, May 26, by hosting guest chef Joshua McFadden, owner of Ava Gene's in Portland and author of Six Seasons: A New Way With Vegetables. Chef and co-owner Paul C. Reilly will be cooking alongside McFadden, re-creating recipes from the cookbook including papardelle with fava beans and pistachio pesto and lamb with cucumber, apricots, celery and pistachios. The dishes will be available à la carte, so you won't be committed to an entire menu, but if you're interested, make your reservation soon; the tiny restaurant fills up quickly on weekend nights.
Jax Fish House at 650 South Colorado Boulevard in Glendale is kicking off the summer a little differently — not with a barbecue, but with a flashback to the '80s (that's the 1980s, not the 1880s, for all you mustachioed gents out there). On Friday, May 26, the rooftop patio will be taken over by live music from the Goonies, who will also serve as judges for a costume contest. Even if you're generally not the type to don retro gear, you may want to consider it: The winner gets free crab for a year. Doors open 5 p.m.; check out the details on Jax's website.
Saturday, May 27
We're loathe to write about The Pressed Conference, as last year's inaugural event was the one of the best hidden gems in town, with plenty of room to move around and surprisingly short lines for the many craft ciders represented. But we're here for the greater good, so if you like cider, you won't want to miss out on this festival. Head over to the Highlands Masonic Center, 3550 Federal Boulevard, on Saturday, May 27, from 2 to 5 p.m., when more than twenty cideries (including local favorites Stem Ciders and Colorado Cider Co.) will be pouring dry, sweet, semi-sweet, off-dry and all manner of the fruit-based beverages. Just $45 will get you unlimited tastes, lawn games and live music; get your tickets at the event website.
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Hygge has finally overtaken the food world. If difficult-to-pronounce Danish aesthetics are your jam, don your chunkiest knit sweater (gray or cream only, please) and head over to the Milston Well Farm (or farmette, as it's referred to by its owners) in Longmont on Saturday, May 27, for a Hygge Dinner from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Chef Kevin Grossi, owner of the the Regional, will be cooking five courses paired with cocktails — there's also an open bar — and you'll be treated to a "hygge table experience," which we can only assume means there will be mandatory cuddling with your neighbors at the community table. Tickets are $135 on Hygge Life's website.
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We're at peak farmers' market right now: You can't walk down a neighborhood street on a Saturday morning without tripping over handmade-soap vendors, piles of leeks and herds of children with sparkly flowers painted on their temples. Add Slow Sundays to the fray: The market kicks off on Sunday, May 28, and will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Sunday through October at The Source, 3350 Brighton Boulevard. This week's roster includes Acorn Barbecue, Comal, Epicurean Butter and Heirloom Tomato Farms. But the best thing about this market? It starts late, so you can get brunch in before before checking out the goods.
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The words "laundry" and "fun" don't typically go in the same sentence. For most of us, laundry is just another chore on our endless to do list. Spice up your mundane laundry routine and involve your family by having some fun with it. Check out these creative ways to turn laundry time into family fun!
Add music
Music can instantly add energy to any task. So turn up your family's favorite tunes and sing, dance, and jump in between sorting, folding, and putting away laundry. Nobody will want to miss out on the family dance party!
Don't forget the dolls!
Most toddlers love taking care of their dolls or stuffed animals. Encourage them to round up their doll's clothes so they can wash them with your help. Put the clothes in a mesh bag so they aren't lost in the washer.
Take it outside
If the climate and your yard allow, bring your clean laundry outside and let it dry in the sunshine. Let your kids help pin clothes to the laundry line while you all get a good dose of fresh air. Make it a competition—first one to get their laundry hung gets a popsicle!
Soap it up
Got delicates? Make hand washing more fun by filling a big sink with soapy water and several of your child's bath toys. Bring in a chair so your youngster can reach the sink, then splash and laugh while cleaning your delicates together.
Decorate laundry hampers
Tired of the same old boring laundry hampers and baskets? Bring the kids together for a special hamper decorating project. Provide stickers, construction paper, glitter, posters, and other fun embellishments to help them personalize their dirty clothes hamper.
Quiz time
As you teach your children about the laundry process, quiz them every so often. There's nothing like friendly competition to inspire learning. Add an incentive like a new board game or book for additional encouragement.
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Turn sorting laundry into a game of skill by having your kids toss their clothes into the appropriate hamper from a distance. Not only will they learn how to sort, but they'll also perfect their jump shot!
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Documenting amputation and rehabilitation
Distinguished surgeon Kingsley Robinson FRCS is a leading figure in lower limb amputation, designing a revolutionary technique for transtibial amputation.
Kingsley Robinson assembled a remarkable collection of glass slides showing the treatment and rehabilitation of amputees at Queen Mary's since World War One. DOT digitised and restored the dusty and degraded slides, producing a custom iPad kiosk that allows visiting clinicians to browse the sometimes sensitive images of the archive at the hospital.
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This year's iHeartRadio MMVA performers Fifth Harmony went a little bit country for their BBC Live Lounge cover of Elle King's "Exes and Ohs" and while we love their pop and R&B sound, we also think a country album from the girl group would be a-may-zing y'all.
Gwen Stefani took her relationship with her The Voice co-star Blake Shelton to a new level this year when she wrote almost an entire album about the country singer. This Is What The Truth Feels Like is a snapshot of the blissful relationship status between the punk-turned-ska-turned-pop singer with her boyfriend. Stefani's excitement has even translated into a new genre of music for the Orange County girl, who is featured on Shelton's latest single "Go Ahead And Break My Heart." Are we sure this is Stefani's first rodeo? Because the singer sounds pretty amazing with one of country music's biggest stars.
Jason Derulo has conquered just about every music genre there is. The singer is known for blending pop with R&B with soul with blues with reggae and even featured both Stevie Wonder and Keith Urban together for his song "Broke" off 2015's Everything Is 4. Derulo appears to have caught the country bug and has struck up a friendship with country singer Luke Bryan. The two have already performed together and will be shooting a special this summer for CMT Crossroads.
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There's been so much hype about Beyonce's latest album Lemonade and what it means for the singer's marriage to Jay Z that unfortunately the music has largely been overshadowed. As one of the most ambitious and moving releases in years, Lemonade displays Beyonce's incredible songwriting abilities and genre-defying sound. Her track "Daddy Lessons" touches on Bey's southern upbringing with a country twang we've yet to hear from the superstar. BK is from Texas and so are the Dixie Chicks, who have begun covering the toe-tapping track while on tour in Europe. Collab soon, please?


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Mitch McConnell: Obama is Turning America into France
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"I'm not sure that's what people voted for. I mean they were angry with President Bush. They were not happy with the economy…. Whether they intended to see America kind of turned into a Western European country as a result of an explosion of spending and debt and regulation is another matter."
Since 64% of the country currently approves of President Obama, I would say that either (a) two-thirds of the country equates the Economic Recovery bill and increasing the upper tax margin by 4% to socialism; or (b) Mitch McConnell is an idiot who shouldn't be taken seriously about anything.
"Republicans are very much in favor of dealing with [the country's economic crisis]," McConnell said. "What we're not in favor of is going on this spending spree over the next five to 10 years and sending the bill to our grandchildren."
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DESTINATION : Easter Island
Easter Island is one of the most mysterious places on earth as well as one of the most remote inhabited places as well. The nearest location is Pitcairn Island at 1,289 miles away which is the most remote inhabited place on the planet with Chile being 2,350 miles away. But Easter Island is most famous for its 887 monumental statues built by the Rapa Nui people from as far back as 1100 CE. This World Heritage Site is for the true and dedicated backpacker.
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Sit down, grab a cup of tea and enjoy a few reflections from the field via the blog posts from a few of our outstanding EWB Field Professionals!
Matt King - Project Facilitator and Technical Mentor, Sanitation in Challenging Environments - Vanuatu
Matt's placement supporting the Sanitation in Challenging Environments initiative with Live & Learn Vanuatu kicked off in November 2016 and is supported through a partnership between EWB-Australia and EWB-New Zealand. Read more about Matt's experience settling into life in Vanuatu and working alongside the fantastic Live & Learn Vanuatu teams here.
Lachlan Guthrie - Technical Mentor with Rainwater Cambodia - August 2016 to August 2017
Lachlan spent one year working with EWB partner Rainwater Cambodia as a Technical Mentor, assisting with the implementation of water supply and sanitation solutions in challenging environments. His roles included providing technical advice to improve upon existing designs, and facilitating internal capacity building through the development of knowledge-sharing resources. You can find Lachlan's reflections on his placement, including highlights and lessons learnt along the way, in his blog here.


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My Confusion about the U.S. Civil War
Few things in American history confuse me like the U.S. Civil War. I have spent time surrounded by its monuments, memorials, and museums, living for a few years outside Gettysburg, PA. What I can't quite work out is why...? Why would Northern brother, cousin, uncle be so willing to fight to their death against their Southern brother, cousin, uncle just to keep the United States of America as one nation? So many questions...
Why is the right to secede not a right core to a democracy? If a state feels so at odds and unrepresented by their parent nation why should they not be able to withdraw from it? Is this freedom not one that should be most sacredly preserved when a nation is formed from many states?
In the Civil War the Northerners were certainly not primarily fighting for the freedom of African Americans. That I could have understood as a reason to go to war, to liberate an oppressed people. Giving your life for that sort of a cause makes sense to this modern, arguably enlightened man. But while the North was somewhat more enlightened than the South on this issue, they certainly did not see African Americans as equals and it would be a rare Northerner willing to die for that particular cause.
Why could the North not just let the South go? I vaguely understand the Northern industrial and free farming folks were in an economic battle with the almost wholly agrarian South and its plantation and cheaper slave labor. But that's enough for a war, and not just a civilized parting of the union with peacefully signed free trade agreements?
What would it take for me now to be willing to take up arms against my cousin, uncle, or brother? I can imagine nothing, certainly not a mere secession. But 750,000 dead soldiers can't be wrong, they must have deeply felt their reasons were the right ones. I just wish I understood them.


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Every person who has autism will be different and will have different signs and symptoms of the disorder. It is important to remember that a symptom of autism in one child may not appear in another child who is considered autistic. Because there is no medical test to determine if a person has autism, diagnosing it and the other disorders on the autism spectrum can be tricky. Scientists are searching for early indicators of autism.
Below are the three main categories of symptoms of ASD:
- Little or no eye contact, facial expressions, and/or body language.
- Unable to form friendships with their peers.
- Not willing or able to share enjoyment or accomplishments with others.
- Unable to relate or share emotions on a social level.
- Doesn't talk or doesn't use language properly.
- Doesn't respond to voices or other sounds.
- No attempt to replace language with another form of communication.
- Limited communication with another person even if they have the ability to talk.
- Repeating words or having echolalia (echoing words without meaning).
- Obsessed with certain topic or object.
- No imaginative play (doesn't pretend or play make-believe games).
- Focused on specific routines or rituals that have no practical function.
- Repetitive actions or movements like flapping, spinning, and/or body movements.
- Intense preoccupation with parts of objects.
- Extra sensitive to certain sounds, smells, tastes, or textures.
Not all children who are diagnosed with autism show symptoms from early on. About a half of children with autism appear to develop normally until they are between 18 and 24 months old and don't have symptoms until their early childhood (24 months to 3 years). These children are often said to have "regressive" autism (or atypical autism). It is not clear whether autism is present at birth and doesn't show up until much later or if a child can develop the disorder later on.


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Okay, we left off right when we saw the castle and I started hyperventilating about princesses and childhood dreams of living in a giant stone refrigerator. Whoops. The cynicism is supposed to come later. Along with what I learned about witch hunts and torture in thee olden dayes.
Giant stone clock - a nice touch for any imposing domicile.
Just the cutest little tower EVER.
Interior shot...where I had a Game of Thrones moment.
The great thing about Chillon was that you could walk through almost the entire building. There were all sorts of twisting staircases and long passageways and a hidden rooms. It was many magnitudes of awesome. Being that it was built entirely of stone, wood and metal with little access to sunlight, it was also freezing. And since I had decided to leave my trusty puffer coat at home in favor of a more professorial look, I was smote.
After climbing many steep and daunting staircases, we were treated to this view (note: all epic shots in this post were taken by Anthony).
I don't know what this thing is, but it's adorable.
There was a display of medieval armor in several of the rooms. Which inevitably led to the question: if the enemy were storming the castle which weapon would you choose to defend yourself? Anthony chose the mace which, from the photo above is clearly a ball of evil and I, having read far too much George RR Martin, chose the giant broadsword...you know, because it's subtle. Later in the gift shop, Anthony had to talk me down from buying a replica broadsword. I relented only after realizing that the edges weren't even sharp. How would a dull broadsword help me in the event of the End Times?
Some interior details
Okay, so, witches. They had a special exhibit going on with lots of relics of the period and while I have watched The Crucible, know a decent amount information about the general horrors of witch hunting, it is much more poignant to see handwritten documents detailing the various interrogations and sentencing of innocent people. And just to drive the exhibit home, when you walked outside into the inner courtyard there were some example pyres that had been erected. Yeesh.
Oh, and in case you were wondering, yes, the amulet pictured above does indeed have abracadabra engraved on it. I predict it will be the Next Big Thing in accessorizing this fall.
Back to pretty things: doorhandles
Cool typography
The incredible view from the highest point of the castle.
All in all, this was a great little daytrip and I can't wait to come back here with my family in August. We also found out that Montreaux is the start of the Golden Pass which provides several incredible rides through the mountains. When the weather gets a little warmer, I think we will definitely be checking this out.


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Minimizing Weight Gain After Bariatric Surgery
For those who chose to have bariatric surgery, the surgery itself is only part of the solution to maintaining a healthy weight for the rest of your life.
Exercise and a balanced diet are two crucial components to minimizing weight gain after surgery. One study in the journal Obesity, for example, found that people who became physically active after weight loss surgery lost about 13 more pounds than those who were not physically active.
Consistent diet and exercise can help you maintain your weight loss, but you don't have to do it alone. Doctors, nutritionists and trainers can give you the support you need. After bariatric surgery, it's crucial to use them as a resource, especially when you're concerned you may slip back into unhealthy habits.
Aftercare with Your Doctor & Proper NutritionImmediately after surgery you must follow a restricted diet to slowly reintroduce your body to certain foods. This will give your digestive system time to heal and minimize your risk of complications.
Not following post-surgery guidelines could slow your healing process and make it more challenging to maintain your weight loss. During this period, it's really important to visit your doctor. He or she will perform post-surgical evaluations and ongoing checkups to monitor your health and weight loss.
One of the most important resources you'll have after surgery is counseling through a comprehensive program. A nutritionist or dietitian can help you prepare for the long-term diet and lifestyle changes required for long-term weight loss. Their main job is to help you be successful and to provide a roadmap for you to do it. This usually comes in the form of education. Rather than focus on counting calories, a nutritionist or dietitian will give you information about how to create healthy, balanced meals focused on whole grains, lean proteins, fruits and vegetables. They will outline substitutions to make, so that you can enjoy healthier versions of the foods you previously consumed. They also may suggest gradual changes to ease you into your new diet and lifestyle.
One of the biggest concerns after bariatric surgery is making sure you absorb enough vitamins, minerals and protein. Your nutritionist or dietitian will give you information on what supplements you should take every day and work with you to ensure you follow these guidelines. Overall, their role is to create a supportive environment, answer any questions you may have and be a sounding board whenever you have concerns. Having this support team behind you could improve your post-surgery outcome. In fact, one study showed that people had more nutritional visits after gastric bypass surgery had greater declines in their Body Mass Index (BMI).
Exercise After Bariatric SurgeryThough exercise is crucial to maintaining a healthy weight, it's important to ease into it after weight loss surgery.
You should get your doctor's approval before you begin an exercise regimen. You should not exercise unsupervised or do rigorous workouts. Every patient is different and will have different capabilities after surgery. We suggest that two to three weeks after surgery you begin a twice weekly exercise regimen.
For the first six weeks of your program, light to moderate exercise is fine. Our goal is to have you start slowly and progress each week. For example, you may start off with a 25-minute workout with cardio and gradually increase to an hour long session with a trainer. You also could start with just 10 minutes of walking a day and slowly add more time until you're up to 30 minutes several times a week.
Exercising can be difficult, especially if you were not very active before surgery. It helps to find something you enjoy doing, whether it be walking, water aerobics or yoga. You also could ask a friend or family member to join you when you exercise. This can keep you more engaged while working out.
If you plan to exercise at a gym or with a personal trainer, make sure the person has a background in exercise science and that their training style suits your workout goals and health needs. You want someone who is professional and who understands that you may have to follow a specific regimen after bariatric surgery.
Aside from weight loss, exercise also reduces your risk for heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. It helps you maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints and has mood-boosting properties that reduce stress. It's an important part of a successful post-surgery outcome, as one study showed that people who exercised consistently after weight loss surgery had 4.2 percent lower body mass index than those who did not.
Bariatric surgery doesn't guarantee permanent weight loss. Your motivation and ability to stick to a consistent diet and exercise regimen are even more important than surgery. I know this is easier said than done, but with the help of your doctor, nutritional counselor, trainer, family and friends you can be successful at keeping the weight off long term.


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Cyprus International 4 - day Challenge
The Cyprus International 4-day Challenge is a staged running event, successfully combining a 6k time trial, an 11k mountain trail run, a multiterrain half marathon, and a 10k City Run over four consecutive days, covering ...
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14th Cyprus International Film Festival
The Cyprus International Film Festival "Golden Aphrodite" holds the EFFE Label "Europe for Festivals, Festivals for Europe", is Under the Auspices of the Municipality of Nicosia and it is supported by the Deputy Ministry of ...
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In the framework of the celebrations of the 60 years of diplomatic relations between Cyprus and Cuba, the Embassy of Cyprus in Havana and the Embassy of Cuba in Cyprus present the multi-faceted dance performance ...
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German Christmas Fayre / Weihnachtsmarkt 2019
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Diastasis dance group presents four choreographers: Nadina Loizidou, Maria Messis, Christina Iliadou and Eleni O' Keefe With the participation of Thanasis Ioannou, actor Music: Various famous composers. Also, with the original music of Andreas Giorgallis. 17 dancers unite ...
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From Couch Potato To 5k – Mental Tips For Running Beginner
The physical ability to run is only half the battle. You may have legs built for running marathons and an Olympic heart that pumps blood and oxygen to your working muscles without missing a beat. However, if your mind is not focused on running and you are lacking the drive to finish your run, you may not succeed.
Not everyone is made to be a runner. Fitness instructors and personal trainers who have excelled in the fitness industry for decades, may not have the mental or physical abilities to run; this is not a bad quality- they may be able to lift weights for days when you struggle to curl 10 pounds. This is a lot due to the types of muscle fibers you inherited from your parents. Although you cannot change these muscle fibers, the percentages of the different types have an effect on whether you find aerobic exercise, such as running or strength-training exercises easier.
While you cannot change the amount of muscle fiber types you have, you can improve the functions of the different types. So, if running has never appealed to you, yet your goal is to complete a couch to 5K program, combine the physical training with mental toughness for the best way to succeed.
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- Benefits of Running Daily
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Benefits of Running Daily
Running is one of the simplest cardiovascular exercises, as all you need are a pair of quality, running shoes. Just steps out your front door, you find the path to a better life with things such as: improved heart and lung function, weight loss or weight maintenance, reduced stress, improved mental health, mental clarity, increased endurance, enhance self-confidence Mental Tricks.
Identifying what drives you and what motivates you are the first keys to mental success in running. Also, it is important to set goals since the desire to reach them is often a mental drive. At times, successful running comes down to harnessing your willpower. The willpower you use avoid eating those home-baked chocolate-chip cookies, is the same willpower you can focus when learning how to train for marathon running, or when running your first mile of four times around a track.
Drive – From Couch Potato To 5k
Your drive is what motivates you. If you are like most people, you may think that financial gain is the biggest motivator and financial rewards are what drives you. This can be true when earning a paycheck at a job that you do not want to make a career out of, but one that you use as a stepping stone toward your future. The hourly wages and paying your bills are a big drive to go to work every day.
However, when considering your drive in the terms of success, researchers at MIT, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, found surprising results when students were given monetary rewards. The study gave small, medium or large monetary rewards to students who performed challenges such as memorizing, puzzle completing or physical tasks. The results show that when a task is purely mechanical and involved little to no thinking, the students performed better and received larger monetary rewards. In contrast, when the tasks required even slight mental performance, the results were poor and students received small rewards.
This study shows that even though the students thought they wanted the larger payout, if they could not harness their mental skills and focus their thoughts, their performance was hampered. The same thing can happen with your running. You may have the desire and will to complete your run, but if your mental clarity is lacking, you will have difficulty and may not succeed.
Types of Drive
There are three types of driving factors or motivators:
- Autonomy- This is your desire to be self-directed and run your own life. You want to call the shots. You don't want anyone else telling you what to do or how to do it. With running, you can have the best coach, but if his ways do not match yours, you will not improve.
- Mastery- This is your desire to get better at things. When you find something enjoyable, such as running, you have a natural instinct to get better at it. You want to master it and become the best runner you can be within your own personal limitations.
- Purpose- This is your desire to get up in the morning. Your sense of purpose is what motivates you to live through each day. This may be a need to change the world and make a large contribution to society. It may be to be the best parent or partner. Your purpose may be to complete the marathon in first place. Finding your purpose is a large contribution to your mental stability.
Drive for Running
If you use the three types of drive to define your motivators for running, you can have a better mental picture of how to reach your goals even if you are starting with a running for beginners program.
First, address the need to run your way. Think about your individual preferences, including:
- Time of day for running
- Types of shoes and apparel
- Routes- whether you like city or country; treadmill or track
- Adjustments for weather
- Whether or not you want to wear a fitness monitor
- If you are going to run at a steady-state, or use interval training
Second, consider why or how you are going to master running:
- Practice, practice, practice
- Seek the advice of a trainer or coach
- Watch running videos
- Join a running club
- Read technique books
- Run with a partner
Third, determine what your purpose is for running. Is it:
- To improve your health
- To reach a personal goal
- To fire your competitive side
- To feel free
- To reduce stress
- To burn calories
Book: Daniel H. Pink, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
Video: Dan Pink: The puzzle of motivation on TED.
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Willpower and Running
Willpower is a strong factor in improving your mental capacity for running. It takes tremendous willpower to leave the comfort of your home and go run three to five miles; especially when the weather is poor. According to the New York Times, the more you use your willpower, the stronger it gets and the easier it is to use. (source)
This response is much like running. The more you run, the stronger your muscles get and the easier running becomes. If you find yourself lacking willpower, the NY Times suggests thinking about things that are valuable to you. For instance, if you began running to fit into your dress for your high school reunion, picture yourself slim and tone and feeling healthy while visiting with your former classmates. If you began running to complete a marathon, imagine your arms held high as you cross the finish line with a smile on your face. These images help you to rely on your willpower and make good choices.
The best way to train your willpower is to start with small tasks such as not eating a cookie or a piece of chocolate cake. Other ways to use willpower are to run one mile instead of three- and then see how you feel once you are out there. You may find yourself finishing your miles without any issues.
Brain Rules
According to the American Running Association, ARA, runners typically use four mental strategies:
- Internal Association- focusing on how you feel internally
- Internal Dissociation- distracting yourself from running by singing songs in your head or contemplating word or math puzzles
- External Association- focusing on factors regarding the race or run such as if others are passing you, watching for fluid breaks, or calculating your race time
- External Dissociation- distracting yourself by watching the scenery, route, crowds or costume-dressed runners
Which mental strategy works the best? The ARA, reports that runners who only think about how they are feeling, typically do not perform well. They tend to hit the wall sooner and experience a greater discomfort than those who focus on other things. For runners who distract themselves internally, the results are not much better, since they may forget to check in with their body and become dehydrated or experience low blood sugar. Runners who used external dissociation ran well and delayed hitting the wall. The reasons may be when you are focused on the runners around you, you may keep a steady pace and breathe easier. Using external association also worked well as a mental strategy for race running. Runners using external association appear to check in with their bodies and pay attention to outside influences, which may be the best combination for a winning time.
If your mind wants to put off today what it can do tomorrow, such as not running today, but you will run extra long tomorrow, try to use your rational brain instead of your reactive brain. You need both thought processes since the rational brain makes plans about your workout routines and draws up routes, times and exercises to help you reach your goals. The reactive brain has an emotional reaction to these plans and you simply may not want to. Your reactive brain is like the two-year-old who crosses her arms and says "No". To be a successful runner and to also improve your life successes, it is important to learn to rely on your rational brain instead of making spur of the moment decisions, which may not be in your best interest.
When you are confronted with a lack of time for running, try to schedule it into your day the same way you would any other appointment. You would not break an appointment with your boss or an important client- view your scheduled running time the same way. Treat yourself like that valuable client and do not skip your date. If it helps, keep your running gear in your car so you are able to work out on a moment's notice. If you're driving home and see a beautiful park, slip on your shoes and go for it. You don't always have to run in the same place every day.
John Medina, Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School
Mark Forster, Do It Tomorrow and Other Secrets of Time Management
Setting Goals:from couch potato to 5k?
Setting SMART running goals is another focusing tip to improve your physical and mental health. A SMART goal is not simply saying that you're going to run a marathon. Although a noble goal, you want to create small, measurable goals on your way to running a marathon. These goals keep you focused and on track to reach your dream.
Use the SMART acronym when setting your goal. This process begins when you set a SPECIFIC goal. Ask yourself what it is you want to accomplish and identify the reasons why you want to achieve it. Determine if any other people are involved or if you require a specific location to reach your objective. This first step is also the place to identify any challenges or restrictions that you will overcome in your journey.
The second key to success is choosing a MEASURABLE goal. A measurable goal is one that you track on a weekly basis. For example, you are able to measure how fast you run a mile, but you cannot measure whether you are happier. Use this strategy to help you develop a workout plan. Determine if steady-state running is helping you reach your goal, or if an interval workout, suggested by the IDEA Health and Fitness Association, may help you reach your goal sooner.
When choosing your target, select an ATTAINABLE goal. You can accomplish anything. However, an attainable goal fits within your lifestyle, financial, moral and physical situations. In other words, do not say you are going to run three miles every day when you only have 30 minutes available on Wednesdays.
Along this same thought process, the goal you choose should be REALISTIC. For example, if you are a small-boned, petite woman with muscular legs, you may not be able to run as fast as the 5'10" girl next door with slim, built-for-running legs.
The final step when planning your goal is to determine a TIMELY finish date to reach your accomplishment. Determine an end-date for your process to keep you on track and accountable. If the final date seems far off, break down your goals into a smaller timetable so your reach your accomplishments sooner. For example, if your goal is to run a marathon by the end of the year, set a mark to increase your mileage by 10 percent every week, which according to the American Council on Exercise, can help you when planning training for your first 5K.
If you have trouble determining a goal, or are feeling overwhelmed with too many goals, start small. Select one that you are able to accomplish within a month. This will give you the satisfaction of knowing you can reach a goal as well as teach you how to use the SMART steps. (see wikipedia: SMART criteria)
Baseline and Recalibration
When developing a running program it is very helpful to measure your baseline running time. A convenient place to time a run is on a pre-measured track such as one found at your local high school. Time yourself when running one mile, typically four times around a track, and on a subsequent day, time yourself running 3.1 miles. This gives you an idea of your race times and can help you set the goals to improve your times.
You should see improvements after six weeks of training, so you can time yourself again after six to eight weeks of consistent training. It is important to take days off from running for recovery, so be sure to include these in your workout schedule.
Willpower Boost
To aid your mental focus for running, set a short, attainable goal. For example, tell yourself that you will run three miles every day for a week, then you'll take two days off. Use your focus and willpower to reach your goal and help improve your running ability.
Used a fixed schedule and run at the same time every day to avoid interruptions or delays. If you need to run first thing in the morning before work, set your alarm for 45 minutes earlier and run your miles. If you enjoy running before dinner, ask your family to delay dinner until you return. This fixed schedule helps you improve your willpower by not allowing interferences.
Train Your Brain
Train your brain to be rational instead of reactive. When a thought such as "I can do it tomorrow" enters your mind, replace it with a visualization of you crossing the finish line, or you fitting into your reunion dress. These mental tricks help keep you on track to reach your goals.
Just like the way your body responds to exercise and training, so does your brain. The more you use your willpower, the stronger it gets. The more you use your rational brain, the stronger it gets. You use your filter and instead of just reacting to stimuli such as bad weather, or a headache, you can overcome these distractions and stay focused on your ultimate goal.
Finding a Running Partner
You may need to be accountable to meet your running goals. This is not a bad thing, but it does help. Much like fitness participants schedule personal training times so they know they will work out, scheduling a time with your running partner guarantees that you will not miss an exercise session. When you know someone is waiting for you and counting on you, you are more apt to make an appearance. It is easy to not run when it is just you, but when your partner is waiting, you will be there.
Start to Write a Running Blog
Once your passion for running grows, you want to share it with others. One way to do this is by creating a blog. Even if no one else reads it, you tie in your mental focus with your physical accomplishments and have an electronic diary of your progress. Your blog can track your emotional and physical responses to each run, can give you an idea of which type of training works the best for you and can remind you of the progress you've made.
The written word is a powerful tool to help your mind believe what your body can achieve. When you see the proof in the words, you are clear on what your strengths and weaknesses are.
Discover Personal Mental Change and Development
When your mental focus, training, willpower, goal setting and motivators link together, you are an unstoppable force. You feel powerful and confident, knowing that whatever goal you set, you can achieve. This translates into all areas of your life including your career and your personal relationships.
It helps you avoid the fear of failure and sets you up to try many new things- knowing that if you do not succeed, you can try a different approach. These life lessons cannot be taught; they must be learned. The only way you'll know what you can and cannot accomplish is by trying.
Your mental attitude changes when you feel confident in your physical body. When you complete a run or a race, you know that the only person who got you across that finish line was you. You learn to depend on yourself and that greatly develops your character.
The mental skills that you develop when you choose to improve your running, will carry over into your life. This may surprise you at first, but you will notice an increase in willpower and determination. No longer will you struggle to avoid the chocolate snacks in the break room at work, or will you try to procrastinate regarding chores or career projects.
You want to live your life the best way that you can with integrity and mental focus. Your runs improve, your life improves, your work and relationships improve when you learn how to harness your brain power and rely on your rational instead of reactive brain.
Even as a beginning runner, you'll notice the physical and mental improvements and understand why runners become addicted to the "high". It is not just about putting one foot in front of the other. It becomes a way of living your life and reaching your dreams.
If you can affect others along the way in a positive manner than you are a success. By sharing your story and your passion with co-workers, friends and family, you encourage them to focus and reach their dreams. They may not turn into the road runner that you've become, but when you see them flourish on their life path, you are all successful.


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Jobs for friends – Murray McCully chooses Richard Long to chair Friendship Fund
Report by Tom Frewen
Although Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully publicly announced the appointment of his friend, Sky TV lobbyist Tony O'Brien, to the Antarctic New Zealand management board on Wednesday, he kept quiet about appointing another media friend, former Dominion editor Richard Long, as chairman of the New Zealand-France Friendship Fund in February.
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Projects are evaluated at a joint meeting in Paris in June. Mr Long, who does not speak French, is expected to travel to the French capital to attend his first meeting as chairman next year.
After resigning as the editor of Wellington's morning daily shortly after it was merged with the Evening Post in 2002, Mr Long joined PR firm Busby Ramshaw Grice for a brief period before becoming the media minder for then National party leader, Bill English, staying on to play the same role when Don Brash replaced English.
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Mags, 24. December 2012, 15:04
Friend or little helper? Its been 6 long years since Nicky Hager's book was published, a book based largely on material the author claims was given to him by disaffected senior National Party insiders at loggerheads with Don Brash and his supporters. Richard Long was the chief of staff that Don Brash dumped immediately after losing the 2005 Election in the wake of the initial spray of internal emails and material that Brash claimed was stolen or accessed without proper authority. If I correctly recall, Brash appointed Wayne Eagleson in Long's place, who continues as chief of staff under John Key. Isn't it about time Scoop told us who was feeding Hager and the political news media the leaked/stolen information? Nobody in Wellington believes that you don't know the sources.


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