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By ashleywelikonich, Sep 8 2013 5:11PM
Originally published for Body Zone Sports and Wellness Complex on August 29, 2013
I recently completed my first Olympic distance triathlon. It has given me a lot to reflect upon, mostly centered around the question "why do we do these things?"
While I don't have all of the answers to that, what I do know is that I strongly recommend that everyone experiences a challenging race at least once in their adult life. After all, there's an athlete in all of us … some of us just don't know it yet!
A "race" vs. a "challenging race"
We need to begin by defining a race as any organized competition that covers a set distance. But simply completing a race isn't necessarily enough of a challenge. Some highs and lows can only be experienced with a challenging race. This is different for all of us; that challenging race can be anything from a one-mile walk to an ultra marathon.
The challenge can come in many forms – the chosen sport(s), the distance, and/or performance goals (i.e. completion time). Make sure the goal is also attainable. In my triathlon, a challenging yet attainable goal for some participants was to finish. For others, myself included, it was to finish under a certain time. Clarifying your goals can sometimes be difficult, and this is one of the most overlooked skills a person trainer can bring to your planning. Make sure you set yourself up for success.
How racing is different than other achievements
My next point is that in these challenging races (and in their preparation), you will experience such diverse and intense emotions that we may feel elsewhere but never all at once.
There was something magical and beautiful about all that I experienced during those few hours of competition that I'd never known before. This is coming from someone who sets challenging goals with almost everything – with fitness, hobbies, work, and relationships. It's just not the same.
This wasn't my first challenging race, or even my first challenging multi-sport race. But it was the first one that I poured my heart and soul into for six months. The race develops so much meaning over the training period that when it comes to fruition and completion, it's a deep experience!
Whatever race you pick will be inspired by your past, become part of your present, and play a role in shaping your future. That's why I think it's important that a challenging race is undertaken as an adult. Life is just different – the triumph and adversities alike are experienced from a much different perspective. The emotions as you hit the finish line are overwhelming and indescribable. They are linked to so much more life experience than we knew during youth competition.
Invaluable experiences
- Connection: One thing that I didn't expect was for so many people to be part of the race that I completed alone. But they were. The amount of support and encouragement that I received was incredible (much of which came from people who have zero interest in triathlons). It really felt like a team event, which was the most pleasant surprise. Your "solo race" will bring you closer to your "life team."
- Adaptation: You know that even if you train perfectly, things will go wrong during the race. That's part of the lure, yet can also be a little nerve-wracking. Just like in the rest of our lives, we have a choice to quit or to adapt. In a race, there isn't even time to mull it over. You just go with the flow. That was the most liberating aspect … although I still kind of wish the water hadn't been 90 degrees!
- Resilience: When you set a challenging yet attainable goal, it forces you to make it a priority in a life that's most likely quite full already. When life and training collide, it can be a struggle to stay on track, but you have months of learning how to maintain this delicate balance before you really put it to the test on race day. It's not just physical training. It's an opportunity to cultivate mental toughness. (As an aside, as someone who loves working out and loves working towards goals, there were still two days when I "quit." Know that there will be hard days, and that's okay. It's part of the journey, and you will find the strength to overcome them.)
- Learning: This was an endeavor filled with self-discovery too. Six months of my life were devoted to three hours of competition, but during all of those hours of training, you create a great opportunity to learn more about your self.
- "Accidental fitness": The race was my motivator in all workouts for those six months. That makes racing a great strategy for anyone who has a hard time staying in a routine or staying motivated. You don't feel like you're working on fitness; you feel like you're moving closer to achieving your goal.
Be sure to give it some thought before selecting a race and a goal. Bounce your ideas off of a trainer. Set up a training plan – my philosophy is that if you're putting the time in to train, get the most out of it through structure. If you already race, make sure your goals are challenging. You don't have to give up fun or inspirational races either. Every race teaches you something.
In closing
I would like to share a story about two of our SilverSneakers members. This couple participated in a 5K on a whim. Without any training, they had a very hard time finishing. But they did! That experience inspired them to join Body Zone and train on the track for their next 5K. They recently completed one in 45 minutes! In a matter of months, "challenging yet attainable" went from simply finishing to sub-15 minute miles! Their lives, like mine, have been changed by racing. I hope you too will know the same joys
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By ashleywelikonich, Sep 8 2013 4:59PM
Originally published for Body Zone Sports and Wellness Complex on August 20, 2013
Balance plummets with age, right? Try telling that to our 70- and 80-year-old members who are busy doing single-leg squats!
Explaining how this is possible begins with a little bit of simple science. Improving balance requires better neuromuscular communication; we often think of balance as a muscular activity, but remember that everything the muscles do starts with a signal from the brain. The next piece of this puzzle is the core. Our core is not just our abs; it's a group of 36 muscles in the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex (a.k.a. the muscles throughout the stomach, back, and hips). In order to maintain balance, our brain sends out the message to our muscles, and if our body is going to respond properly, it needs a strong core to receive that message and act as our anchor. This is what we need to retrain.
Try standing on a single leg right now (point your toes straight forward and keep your chest "proud"). If you feel your ankle wobbling, you are trying to use your leg to balance, when our focus should be on the core. Now try again, contracting (tightening up) your glutes and abs (draw in and brace your stomach as if you were about to receive a blow). This should feel more stable and is the point where your training should start. By starting slowly and following a structured, progressive plan, you too could one day be 80+ years old and doing those single leg squats with perfect form and complete stabilization. It is impressive and fun to watch, but it isn't a miracle; it's simply being committed to effective training.
Improved balance can easily create a higher quality of life: decreasing your risk of injury, improving your joint health, and allowing you to more safely participate in and enjoy your favorite hobbies. Now is the time to take simple steps to ensure that you enjoy your life fully, no matter what age you are at.
Don't let age create a limitation that may just exist in your mind but does not reflect your physical capacity. The human body is amazing. A little knowledge goes a long way in restoring its natural abilities. If you are trying to figure out a safe way to get started on a balance program, consider attending one of our Older Adult Group Exercise Classes, which offer many options and are led by an incredibly knowledgeable and experienced team of instructors. No matter what path you take, make sure you start slowly and create a solid foundation that you can safely build upon (and that you have the okay from your doctor).
One final point on balance training is that everyone will progress at a different rate. Balance is a dynamic process – you are either getting better at it or you are getting worse. So even maintaining your current ability level and preventing a decline is a victory. Take time to celebrate every step forward. Whether it's a big step or a small one, you invested in your health and fitness, and it paid off. That's always something worth celebrating!
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By ashleywelikonich, Jul 15 2013 12:39AM
Originally published for Body Zone Sports and Wellness Complex on JULY 1, 2013
During the summer months our social calendars fill up quickly, and we have to juggle seasonal responsibilities as well, like gardening and yard work. It's also a great time to work on our fitness outdoors. But when all of this collides, it often means decreased visits to your fitness club. The irony is that it's one of the most important times to maintain structure. And here's why:
All walking is not created equal. With warmer weather, we are drawn to walking or running outdoors. But simply walking is not enough. If you are monitoring your heart rate and having a structured walk, then you will improve your cardiovascular efficiency. If, on the other hand, you're taking a leisurely stroll (even if it's several miles), this isn't interchangeable with a group exercise class, which is specifically designed to cover all aspects of fitness, including heart health.
You deserve to finish strong. There's a big difference between feeling great after a day packed with activities and crawling home in a state of exhaustion, only to ache for days. Let's say you take a day trip that requires a lot of walking. If you tire easily, you increase the risk of injury and are looking at several "recovery days." If, on the other hand, you devote a few hours a week to structured fitness, you should have the strength, balance, and aerobic capacity to finish the day with sustained vigor.
Those pesky chores require some muscle! Whether it's mowing the lawn, gardening, doing home renovations, or any of the other million jobs we undertake, think about how much strength and stamina they require. Where's the best place to maintain those? In your fitness club, of course! Remember that fitness is like a moving target; you don't want to work so hard building it up in the pre-summer months and then stop and move backwards when you need it the most. Keep the ball rolling instead. When you achieve total body fitness, you're in the best state to tackle physically demanding jobs.
The solution? It's totally okay to modify your workout schedule during the summer, but make sure you continue working on the most important components. Start to look for the connection between your activities of daily living and the exercises you do. That will help keep you motivated and focused!
If you are interested in creating a structured workout plan, drop into a Group X class or meet with a personal trainer. We take the guesswork out, helping you to maximize the results from your workout and enjoy your life to the fullest!
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By ashleywelikonich, Dec 10 2012 12:28AM
The holiday season is underway, which means we are all trying to fit more into our schedules than there is time for, but there are simple ways to make sure your health doesn't suffer the consequences. As we approach the New Year, ensure that you enter it feeling well. That will make your resolutions so much easier to achieve!
1. "Make" time, don't "find" time.
Your health and well-being require time and attention. If we wait until time magically appears, they will waver. We need to commit to invest time in our health, no matter the season or circumstance. Make it a priority now and see that commitment through!
2. Schedule fixed times to exercise.
In addition to all of the physical benefits, exercise is a great way to combat stress and even depression. So if you don't have time to get a workout in every day, that's okay, but before the week begins, set your times to exercise. Think of these time slots the way you think of other appointments; you wouldn't miss an appointment with your dentist or mechanic, so don't miss the appointments with your health!
3. Schedule time to relax.
Take at least five minutes a day to focus on YOU. You don't need a day at the spa to release tension and feel at ease. Find something that works for you to provide a much-needed break from holiday madness. I love to do my favorite qigong exercise for just a few minutes. On the busiest days, I will simply visualize doing it. It's amazing how much more we can get accomplished when we break the "overdrive" cycle. If you have a very active mind, give it a job: every day, express gratitude for the many things in your life that you appreciate.
4. Eat in moderation.
The holidays are the hardest time to maintain a healthy diet. The typical response is to overindulge and then beat ourselves up for it. Try a different approach this year: allow yourself the pleasure of some unhealthy foods, but make sure you think it through ahead of time. Have a plan, such as a healthy breakfast and lunch, and an enjoyable dinner. Enjoyable doesn't have to mean many bad choices. Fill your stomach with healthy foods, and then you can feel satisfied with small tastes of the unhealthy ones. In other words, don't start with dessert!
Breathing is the most important technique in maintaining calm and wellness. If you aren't familiar with abdominal breathing, it's worth a few minutes of research. When we breathe through the stomach, we break the pattern of dysfunctional breathing, which fuels stress. Get in the habit of taking 5 conscious breaths every time it comes to mind (feeling your stomach rise as you inhale and relax as you exhale). The option with the greatest benefits is the one that can be done anywhere, anytime, without interrupting our lives, but instead, enriching them.
I hope these simple, easy-to-incorporate tips will help you to create fulfilling and healthy holidays. Just remember that your health is always worth your time, and the healthier you are, the more abundantly you can give to loved ones during this special season.
Happy holidays!
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By ashleywelikonich, Sep 30 2012 3:09AM
I was recently interviewed by the wonderful Gina Marks of Lionville Holistic Health Center prior to the first of many seminars I will be leading there. The interview is published on their
(LHHC) We asked Ashley a few questions about herself by way of introduction. Enjoy!
LHHC: How long have you been involved in your particular field? What drew you to get involved with this?
Ashley: I became involved in the natural health field 8 years ago. Suffering from several chronic diseases, I sought the counsel of a homeopath. When my health was amazingly restored, my life path shifted. I first studied homeopathy and then branched into qigong, basic diet, and personal training/group exercise. Over time I expanded my business to provide comprehensive wellness services, offering education from a holistic perspective, encompassing mind, body, and spirit.
LHHC: Are there any life experiences that continue to influence your work with people?
Ashley: Disease can be a great motivator! My business was not only born out of that, but my background allows me to truly relate to suffering in others because I've experienced it myself. That was, and continues to be, the driving force of my quest for sustained wellness. Currently, as my qigong studies deepen, so does my ability to instruct classes. And this year, I've gotten very involved in sustainable living; this has carried over with my clients, as we now discuss not only how to be responsible for your own wellness, but also that of our environment.
LHHC:What kinds of people seek out your services?
Ashley: I'm very happy that there isn't an easy way to answer this question! The only common thread in my client base is that it's made up of people seeking wellness. My personal beliefs are centered around respect and acceptance so I love working with individuals with such varied backgrounds. I'm always learning new and exciting things.
LHHC: What do you find most rewarding?
Ashley: That is absolutely hearing joy in my clients' voices. There is a pride and satisfaction that comes from knowing that you made your health a priority and reaped the benefits of that investment. It is so rewarding to know that I've played a role in this process for others.
LHHC: What do you like for people to come away with after your sessions?
Ashley: I really like people to believe (and know from experience) that limitations – mental, emotional, physical – are self-created. There is almost always a solution. And we all have a lot of power in finding that solution and employing it. Life isn't a struggle. It may not always be easy, but it's a gift, and it can be really, really fun if you let it be. Another big take-home message for me is that wellness isn't difficult; it may require making some lifestyle changes, but it never takes away from your life. Also, I hope that my clients know that this is so much more than a business to me; I genuinely care about each and every one of them.
LHHC: What inspires you both personally and professionally?
Ashley: I am inspired by change and growth. When one person raises their general level of health, it affects everyone around them: friends, family, pets, co-workers. Health is radiant. People want to be surrounded by that kind of energy. The more I learn and grow, the better able I am to spark that change in others. Then our suffering is transformed to health and wonderful life lessons! That applies in my personal life too. I want to be the best and healthiest person I can not only for myself but for the people I love too.
LHHC: What do you do for fun and recharging?
Ashley: I love reading and studying new things. I'm almost always enrolled in one program or another. My favorite hobbies are mostly outdoors: running, swimming, kayaking, hiking. I love spending time with animals, especially my two cats. I just started taking riding lessons so this should be quite an adventure. I do a lot of traveling and exploring. But my favorite pastime usually comes as a surprise – watching football, hands-down.
LHHC: What's your big vision?
Ashley: I see so many people suffering and not knowing that other options exist. My big vision is focused on education that fosters independence and informed decision-making. With different tools, wellness abounds. I really hope to see the day when the "majority" are well. When it's the norm to have an individual wellness plan. When the commonplace is optimism and joy and health. I am so grateful that I found a path where I can help this happen one person, one family, or one group at a time. I have the best job in the world!
Thank you, Ashley! And we are looking forward to many more of your offerings at the LHHC in the future!
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By ashleywelikonich, Jul 12 2012 10:00PM
The Reading Eagle recently published a piece on the wonderful exercise program at the Heritage of Green Hills, a retirement community in Reading, PA. My fabulous class, to whom I provide weekly instruction, was photographed for the article. To read the full story, please click here.
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By ashleywelikonich, Jul 3 2012 2:12AM
As a CSA member, you know how important the quality of the food we put in our bodies is. In addition to our diet, there are many other opportunities to make better choices for our health. One route that many health-minded people explore is homeopathy. Homeopathy has great potential benefits for fellow CSA members and farmers alike. One of these benefits is the opportunity to create a more sustainable lifestyle. Before we address that aspect, it is important to first understand what homeopathy is, and what it is not. Many people use the term homeopathic interchangeably with herbal. It is not herbal medicine, although many of the remedies come from herbs; and, unlike conventional medicine, it does not work through suppression.
Homeopathy applies the opposite philosophy as conventional medicine, which is technically called allopathy. Most allopathic drugs are designed to suppress (or mask) symptoms of disease – i.e. antidepressants, antihistamines, anti-inflammatories, etc. Homeopathy, on the other hand, works through the "like". The remedies are matched by finding a substance in nature that could cause similar problems to the ones you are experiencing. A great example is Allium cepa. This comes from the onion. We all know what happens when you cut an onion: running, watery eyes with burning. Allium cepa is most commonly used during allergy season, when we experience the same exact problems.
The next important point comes back to why homeopathy is not herbal medicine. In fact, it cannot be classified as medicine at all. Homeopathic products are called "remedies" because they are energy-based. Therefore, they don't work like medicines do. Returning to the allergy example, if you take an antihistamine, it is the physical matter in it that will suppress your symptoms. If you take two tablets instead of one, it might bring more relief because it's a larger dose. With homeopathy, you could take one pellet or ten without seeing an appreciable difference. Either the remedy will bring relief or it won't. With practice, you become more skilled at selecting remedies and potencies (strengths).
One of the best strengths of homeopathy is that it can be used safely in conjunction with any form of medicine. This is not always true with herbs, which can have potentially dangerous interactions with medication. I love that you don't need to choose between homeopathy and conventional medicine. Everyone can decide how much or how little of both you want to incorporate into your wellness plan.
Applications for Individuals and Farmers:
The potential benefits of homeopathy are very far-reaching, ranging from emergency to acute to chronic problems. A little bit of education goes a long way for ourselves, our families, and our animals (large and small). If you're interested in research being conducted, please visit the following site - http://www.extraordinarymedicine.org/2011/01/14/extraordinary-evidence-homeopathys-best-research/.
In addition to personal wellness, homeopathy has a very unique application in organic agriculture in that it can promote health while adhering to the USDA standards. Just as people and pets can benefit from homeopathic remedies, so can livestock and even crops. Following is a link to a study that was done on bovine mastitis. With antibiotics not being a viable option, homeopathy proves itself to certainly be worth exploring, especially for organic farms - http://www.hawl.co.uk/fileadmin/HAWL/user_upload/articles/comparativeefficacyindiastudy.pdf.
A shared goal of many of us as CSA members is creating a sustainable life. We are always looking to integrate more sustainable components, and homeopathy certainly fits this bill. There is negligible waste in producing a remedy, and the remedies are replicated again and again by copying the existing pellets so the environmental cost of manufacture is also extremely low. Compare this to pharmaceuticals! Another plus is that there are no by-products of remedies in urine to contaminate our water source. I see it as a plus all around.
If any of our members or farmers are interested in more information on homeopathy, please feel free to visit my website http://www.pagodawellness.com or give me a call (484)366-1670. Together we can create a more sustainable future!
To view the article on LFCC's blog, please follow this link: http://lffcsa.wordpress.com/
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Upstate NY Autism Alliance
LAKE GEORGE — No less than 10 bands will be performing onstage this weekend for one of the region's leading annual charitable fundraisers — Soup 'r Bands.
This ever-popular party to benefit local autism awareness is to be held from 6 p.m. until about midnight Saturday Oct. 22 at Roaring Brook Ranch Resort.
The event combines five hours of live rock music, a dance floor crammed with partiers — and tastings of creative soups, as chefs from more than 30 restaurants and taverns compete for awards based on votes cast by attendees for their favorite soups.
Bands scheduled to perform are the Radio Junkies, Saving Atlantis, Dirt Cheap, the Tim Wechgelaer Band, Funkalicious, Hasty Page, Sugar Pill, The P.J. Ferguson Duo, James Hood and Drew Duprey.
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Advance tickets are available at Roaring Brook Ranch, The Full Moon Bar and Grill at Glen Lake, Core Fitness of Glens Falls, The Bullpen Tavern of Glens Falls, and O'Toole's Restaurant in Queensbury.
Rooms at Roaring Brook are available at a discounted rate of $75 per for two people by calling 668-5767
Hosted by Annik for Autism, the event raises money for the Upstate NY Autism Alliance organization and Autism Task Force of Hadley-Luzerne and Greenwich. Payment is by cash or checks — draft checks payable to Annik for Autism. Credit cards are not accepted.
Besides music, dancing and soup, the event includes silent auctions of goods and services donated by area businesses and individuals.
Traditionally, all proceeds go to underwrite services and support to help area children afflicted with autism spectrum disorders.
Sponsors include the above enterprises, plus Lia automotive dealerships, Gross Electric, Midas Muffler and Beechwood Homes.
Providing chefs and their soup creations are Lake George eateries: Barnsider Barbecue, Caffe Vero, Christie's on the Lake, The Garrison, Fort William Henry, King Neptune's, Olde Log Inn, The Boardwalk Restaurant, the Lake George Beach Club, Lake George Steamboat Co., Roaring Brook Ranch, Mama Riso's, The Caldwell House Restaurant and The Georgian Lakeside.
Restaurants from Warrensburg participating are: Ashe's Hotel, The Grist Mill, Lizzie Keays Restaurant and George Henry's tavern. From Queesnbury are: Beans Country Store, Full Moon Bar and Grill at Glen Lake, O'Toole's Restaurant, The Outback Steakhouse, The Log Jam and Deliciously Different Catering.
Eateries from Glens Falls participating include Dizzy Chicken Rotisserie, and Cirelli's Osteria and the Grateful Den. Also providing chefs and soups are: Long Horn Restaurant & Pub of Lake Luzerne, O.P. Fredericks of Loon Lake, "Craft on 9" of Fort Edward, Sticks & Stones of Schroon Lake and Lisa's Great Eggspectations of Hudson Falls. For more information, call Andrea Jacobs at 744-8952.

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There are several types of outdoor industry jobs, including instructors, guides and consultants. Many outdoor industry jobs are centralized in the more rustic or less-traveled areas on Earth, but the jobs allow employees to work in some of the best outdoor sports, fishing and hunting areas in the world. Several outdoor industry jobs, such as fishing and hunting guides, resort keepers and travel guides, also allow the employees to participate in many of the great outdoor attractions that are popular for guests and visitors to the area.
Outdoor industry jobs exist in many places and in many forms, both familiar and not so familiar. A lodge keeper and hunting/fishing guide are some of the more familiar types of outdoor jobs, but a lodge cook, fishing pole manufacturer employee and hunting supply manufacturer are not as easily recognized as belonging to this industry. The outdoor industry label is often applied to a manufacturing plant in the center of a city or metropolis. Other less-notable outdoor industry jobs include outdoor sales, outdoor advertising and outdoor writing. The focus of these jobs might be on outdoor events and happenings, but the employee might seldom leave the office.
In some areas, city planners, lumber mill employees, game wardens and conservation police might also be included in the outdoor industry job force. Staff members who fill positions for sales and marketing pertaining to outdoor venues, attractions and events are often a part of the many outdoor industry jobs that are focused on promoting tourism in one particular area or region. Bicycle tour guides, nature photographers and recreational vehicle mechanics are other types of outdoor industry jobs that are often filled by qualified outdoor enthusiasts.
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An explosion can cause primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary injuries to the ear; some of these injuries can be fatal.
Blast Wave Injuries
The initial blast wave (overpressure) of an explosion can exert enough force on the tympanic membrane (eardrum) to rupture or destroy it and to fracture or dislocate the ossicles (bony structures) in the middle ear causing hearing loss.
In addition to the role it plays in hearing, the eardrum also acts as a protective barrier that prevents bacteria, water, and other debris from entering the middle ear. Ruptured eardrums can lead to a number of complications including:
- Infection
- Cholesteatoma: A cyst or abnormal skin growth in the middle ear that can: destroy the bones inside the ear, erode the bones of the skull, lead to paralysis of eye and facial muscles, and cause permanent hearing loss, brain access, meningitis, and death.
Symptoms of a Ruptured Eardrum
- Pain
- Hearing loss
- Tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in the ear)
- Clear, bloody or pus-filled fluid drainage from the ear
- Spinning sensation
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Ruptured eardrums can heal on their own over time. Complications that can occur during this process are hearing loss, infection, and the formation of a cyst.
Ruptures that don't heal on their own must be repaired with one of two procedures performed by an Ear Nose and Throat specialist or Otolaryngologist. In the first procedure, myringoplasty, the rupture is covered with patch made of gel or film. In the second procedure, tympanoplasty, the patient's own tissue is used to create a graft that closes the hole.
No surgeries are without risk of complication. Adverse outcomes of eardrum repair procedures include: damage facial nerves or the nerve controlling your sense of taste, damage to bones in the middle ear, hearing loss, and cholesteatoma (see above).
Treatment for Damaged Ossicles
When the bony structures of the middle ear are severely damaged, the can be replaced with bones from a donor or prosthetics during a surgical procedure called ossiculoplasty.
Penetrating Trauma From Flying Debris
Secondary injury in a blast occurs when shrapnel or flying debris pierces the body, creating an open wound. This type of injury most commonly affects the external ear and can involve extensive damage to the skin covering the cartilage of the ear.
Injuries From Being Thrown by the Blast
All of the blunt force injuries caused by the blast wave can also occur if a person is thrown by the force of the blast.
Other Injuries
Our law firm has information on other injuries:
- http://www.audiology.org/sites/default/files/journal/JAAA_08_02_02.pdf
- http://www.cdc.gov/masstrauma/preparedness/primer.pdf
- https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docket/archive/pdfs/NIOSH-125/125-ExplosionsandRefugeChambers.pdf
- http://www.emsconedonline.com/pdfs/EMT-%20BLAST%20INJURIES-Trauma.pdf
- https://www.acep.org/uploadedFiles/ACEP/Practice_Resources/disater_and_EMS/disaster_preparedness/BlastInjury_Ear_Eng.pdf
- http://healthline.com/health/cholesteatoma#Complications5
- http://www.entnet.org/content/cholesteatoma
- http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ruptured-eardrum/basics/complications/con-20023778
- http://www.audiology.org/sites/default/files/journal/JAAA_08_02_02.pdf
- https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docket/archive/pdfs/NIOSH-125/125-ExplosionsandRefugeChambers.pdf


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They are the loveliest pair that you will ever meet, and when we met them 18 months ago, we knew instantly that they would be the perfect photographers for our wedding.
We wanted photographers who would get the most perfect shots, understand how much our family and friends matter to us and who fitted with the relaxed wedding style that we wanted and not command to much of our time. We can safely say this was achieved.
It's like friends are taking your pictures during the day. Non intrusive and exceptionally professional."
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The workplace culture is on its way to big changes in the future, and that could be thanks in part to coworking spaces such as Workville, a popular Manhattan-based shared office space. Coworking spaces were started both as a convenience to remote workers and independent contractors, and because they represent a shift in dynamics for the workplace overall. Working from a traditional office space has its place, a regular schedule and surrounded by coworkers who can keep you moving, and an active social life to go with it. But it can also be demanding and sometimes stressful for others. Working from home can be convenient, not having to drive through traffic or worry about dressing up every day and being free to work at your own pace. But it can come with distractions and sometimes feelings of isolation. But that's where a place like Workville comes in.
Coworking spaces like Workville allow workers to be surrounded by people with similar interests, and even at times the chance to take on another job or make a little more money. But Coworking spaces also provide things to workers such as high-speed internet they wouldn't get at home, landline phones for business use, office equipment such as printers and fax, and even activities for after hours. And workers still have complete independence to go to their coworking space whenever they want, or to take time off for vacations or emergencies. All in all, coworking spaces provide the needed balance between worker independence, yet also providing structure and a social environment.
Workville is a luxurious coworking space where workers not only rub shoulders with many brilliant entrepreneurs, but also have access to top quality amenities. Workville is located in central Manhattan, not far from transportation hubs and metro stations, and is surrounded by many shops and cafes. Workville provides workplace options ranging from open lounge and café area usage, to private office spaces and dedicated desks. Workville also allows you to schedule meetings, reserve conference rooms, or even host company private parties and functions through reservation. You can find out more about Workville by visiting www.workvillenyc.com.


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|Red, White and Blueberry Rolls, Farmers Wife Original
I'm sure it's no surprise to you that this is a breakfast recipe, as I am the self proclaimed breakfast queen. We just love breakfast, I mean what isn't there to love about it? You get to eat sweet sticky morsels of goodness just because it's "Breakfast", what more could you ask for? A few weeks back I had this idea, something I had never seen before, Cinnamon Rolls with White Chocolate and Blueberries with a Red Strawberry Glaze... Yeah baby. I was a little skeptical of how exactly they would turn out, but man were they good. Yes, they were very sweet but served with a side of smoky bacon and cheesy eggs... This was the perfect holiday breakfast! And you know the rule of thumb, if the little Sous Chef devoured it, then it really must be good! ;-) I hope y'all will like this, and have a wonderful celebration today!
Ingredients: small recipe yields 9 rolls
Dough: adapted from bread machine magic (can easily be made without a bread machine)
1/4 cup Milk
1/4 cup Water
1 Egg
3 Tablespoons Butter or Margarine
1/4 cup Sugar
1 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
2 cups All Purpose Flour
1 1/2 teaspoons Yeast
1 Tablespoon Melted Butter or Margarine
Cinnamon Sugar mix in a shaker (or 1 Tablespoon of each mixed together)
1/2 cup Blueberries
1/3 cup White Chocolate Chips
1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
1-2 Tablespoons Milk
1 Tablespoon Strawberry Preserves
Place dough ingredients in your bread machine in order listed or according to your manufacturers directions. Select dough cycle and go relax while it does the hard work for you (hehe!). OR you can make this in a stand mixer with a dough hook and let it knead the dough and then let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size. Once the dough is done, turn out onto floured surface and using a rolling pin roll out to an 8x14 inch rectangle. Brush with the melted butter and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mix evenly all over the dough. Then sprinkle the blueberries and white chocolate leaving about 1/2 inch border at the long ends. Starting with the long edge, start rolling up the dough, pinching the seams to seal. (Some berries and chips may fall out, that's ok just stuff them back in.) Using a sharp knife mark 1 1/2 inch sections. Using a sharp knife or dental floss cut the rolls. Place the rolls into a greased 9 inch cake pan, flattening them slightly. Cover and let rise in a warm oven for 30-40 minutes *Tip turn your oven on at 200F degrees for 1-2 minutes, then turn off and place the rolls in there. Be sure to remove the rolls before pre-heating the oven.* Once risen, remove from the oven and preheat to 350F degrees. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and prepare the glaze by whisking together the ingredients and drizzle over the rolls. Serve warm.
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These are sweet, sticky and wonderfully delicious! I would give them 4 stars, as I won't make them that often but will definitely be making them again!
Happy Independence Day!
The Farmers Wife


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It's uniquely challenging for urban areas to be green. They have a high volume of people, traffic congestion, trash and air pollution to name just a few obstacles. Seventy-five percent of the world's energy is consumed by the world's cities. Green cities have to strike a balance of managing their current needs without compromising the city's (and environment's) future.
In this article, we'll look at five amazing cities known around the world not only for their adoption of green practices but also for their green innovation and leadership.
For many cities, the question of ecologizing infrastructure means tearing down the old and bringing in the new -- a costly and sometimes bewildering prospect. But after World War II, Freiburg was one of many German cities that were able to find the good in the aftermath of destruction. A community of educators and professionals, the post-war period found Freiburg and Munster competing to rebuild along the most sustainable principles.
Freiburg continues to rank as a green city, with a particularly German flair for engineering and planning, social cooperation and profit. From cycling incentives to solar paneling (on as many as 50 percent of the roofs in some districts), the city has continually rebuilt itself as greenly as possible.
By creating a situation in which citizens are committed stakeholders -- as is the case with most of the cities on this list -- the green movement is a natural part of daily life. Some districts are created and supported by multiple-family flats, designed and built by the families that live there along environmental principles. The latest development is the "passive house," which uses ingenious ducting and insulation to remove the need for heating and air conditioning of any kind. Costing 10 percent more to build at the outset, the passive house construction reduces energy loss and bills by 90 percent.
The planning for Barcelona's shining achievement in ecology and urban design, the Eixample District, goes back as far as 1859. The human-centered design of this garden-city oasis, which spans 520 city blocks, continues to grow and change, and to inspire urban planners the world over.
As well, transportation in and between Spain's major cities has helped to turn the once-deadly air in Barcelona into a standard-setting, continually improving ecological area. It's estimated that by 2020, 90 percent of all Spanish citizens will live within 31 miles (49.9 kilometers) of a high-speed rail station. That will cut down on commutes as well as regular urban and rural traffic, and will tie the whole of the country to its urban hearts. Public buses, both in the cities and outside, run on electric power, bio-diesel and ethanol.
Barcelona's also famous for its recycling initiative, with color-coded and ubiquitous bins everywhere throughout the city. Taking an already successful plan to the next level, planners more recently began streamlining the process by providing corresponding bags to make recycling even easier for its citizens. In 2006, more than one-third of the city's total waste was recycled.
Melbourne has been in a drought since 1997, so water conservation is a major responsibility in any city planning project -- but the green building doesn't end there. In 2002, 2020 was named as Melbourne's target year for net zero carbon emissions. Also in 2002, the United Nations hosted a conference in the Australian city, drafting and eventually adopting the "Melbourne Principles":
1. Provide a long-term vision for cities based on: sustainability; intergenerational, social, economic and political equity; and their individuality. This principle is intended, in part, to keep away the fears of globalization and Cold War uniformity that some public works can raise.
2. Achieve long-term economic and social security. This principle applies to natural human rights, specifically the basics needed for a healthy life, such as clean water, shelter, food and sanitation.
3. Recognize the intrinsic value of biodiversity and natural ecosystems, and protect and restore them.
4. Enable communities to minimize their ecological footprint.
5. Build on the characteristics of ecosystems in the development and nurturing of healthy and sustainable cities. The way natural ecosystems operate can often inspire the most long-term development options.
6. Recognize and build on the distinctive characteristics of cities, including their human and cultural values, history and natural systems. People are naturally more likely to follow through on initiatives which make sense within their culture.
7. Empower people and foster participation.
8. Expand and enable cooperative networks to work towards a common, sustainable future.
9. Promote sustainable production and consumption, through appropriate use of environmentally sound technologies and effective demand management.
10. Enable continual improvement, based on accountability, transparency and good governance.
Enrique Peñalosa, the former Mayor of Bogotá, is still justly lauded for the many initiatives and creative problem-solving ideas he made popular during his time in office. A Duke University graduate in economics and a lover of capitalism, Peñalosa nonetheless created change based on a philosophy of "hedonics" -- he brought about change through planning around human happiness, rather than economic growth.
For one example, Peñalosa was offered a huge endowment for roads, and instead he used this money to set up a bus system. He revitalized green spaces by overhauling the bike paths in the city, saying, "A bikeway is a symbol that shows that a citizen on a $30 bicycle is equally important as a citizen on a $30,000 car" . He also promoted designing for children as a first priority, intuiting that a city successful for children would be successful for everyone.
Curitiba contractors get tax incentives when their projects include green areas, but the urban ecological concern goes a lot deeper than that. The city built lakes and parks not only for its citizens' enjoyment, but in order to solve the problem of ongoing floods. Made up of almost 30 parks and urban forests, Curitiba has managed in just 30 years to increase the green space average from one square meter per citizen to 52, and continues to improve.
Malmö is home to about 280,000 people, making it the third largest city in Sweden. It lies in the Southern province of Skane and is composed of canals, beaches, parks, harbor and blocks that still retain the look and feel of the Middle Ages. But it's not the Middle Age aesthetic that lands it on this list. Rather, it's Malmö's innovative use of renewable resources and its goal to become a leading eco-city.
Western Harbour, a former shipyard now densely urban, runs on 100-percent renewable energy from sun, wind and hydropower, as well as biofuels generated from organic waste. Its buildings are constructed with sustainable materials and designed to be energy efficient, and its streets are pedestrian and cycle friendly -- 40 percent of commuters and 30 percent of all travelers go by bike.
The 1.7 million people living in Copenhagen are known for eschewing cars for bikes or the metro system, but green transportation is only part of the city's eco-friendly urban plan. In 2006, Copenhagen won the European Environmental Award for its clean waterways and leadership in environmental planning.
The city is lauded for its efforts over the last 10 years to keep its harbor waters safe and clean. Officials invested in a water quality warning system to monitor pollution levels.
Additionally, Copenhagen is famous for its windmills. More than 5,600 windmills supply 10 percent of Denmark's electricity; and in 2001, Copenhagen opened the world's largest offshore windmill park. The new park is able to power about 32,000 homes in the city, supplying about 3 percent of the city's energy needs.
Portland lies on the banks of the Willamette River in the Pacific Northwest and is home to more than 500,000 people. It's been a model of sustainable living for decades, smartly mixing urban and outdoor spaces.
Today Portland has roughly 92,000 acres of green space, including 74 miles (119 km) of biking, hiking and running trails, and has enacted an urban-growth boundary to contain the urban landscape and protect 25 million acres of forest and farms.
Vancouver is a coastal city, home to more than 560,000 people, and was named the world's most livable city by the Economist magazine. It's proved to be not only the most livable, but also Canada's model for using renewable energy sources.
The city already leads the world in hydroelectric energy, which currently makes up 90 percent of its power supply. It also plans to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to levels 20 percent lower than reported in 1990 during the formation of the Kyoto Protocol.
Additionally as part of its energy-efficient plans, Vancouver hasn't been shy with implementing emerging technologies. Solar-powered trash compactors have sprung up around the city, each the size equivalent to a normal trashcan but able to hold five times the waste (which puts fewer emissions-spewing garbage trucks on the roads).
Reykjavik is the smallest amazing green city on our list, with only about 115,000 people living in the city and roughly 300,000 people in the entire country of Iceland. But its impact on the world has been impressive.
Iceland plans to unplug itself from all dependence on fossil fuels by 2050 to become a hydrogen economy. Already, Reykjavik (and all of Iceland) gets energy for heat, hot water and electricity entirely from hydropowerand geothermal resources -- both of which are renewable and free of greenhouse gas emissions. Some vehicles even run on hydrogen, including three city buses.


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Two lovable deer, who are sisters, were captured snuggling together and grooming each other in the Surrey Ridge neighborhood. The two are seemingly inseparable during the day and they sleep together at night. Bonding in this way is not only a means of survival, it is a show of affection and nurturing.
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Thrivent Financial Investor Services Incorporated (TFISI), Thrivent Distributors LLC (TDL), and Thrivent Asset Management LLC (TAM) value your business and are committed to safeguarding the information you provide to us online. The TDL site (www.ThriventFunds.com) provides information on Thrivent Mutual Funds and markets the funds. The TFISI site (customer.ThriventFunds.com) provides online account access for direct-at-the-fund shareholders of Thrivent Mutual Funds. The TAM site (www.ThriventManagedAccounts.com) provides information on the Thrivent Managed Accounts Program. Please review this policy to help you better understand our views and practices regarding privacy on our website.
What information do we gather on our website?
TFISI, TDL, and TAM will never ask you to provide or confirm your personal information through an email unless you have requested such an email or transaction from us. Never respond to an email which asks for personal or account information. Your email address is collected by TFISI as part of the account creation process, or by TDL and TAM as part of the advisor registration process. Your email is used by TFISI only for communication with you regarding your account, or to send you information about other services offered by Thrivent Financial affiliates. TDL and TAM use advisor registration information to validate you are financial professional.
For added security, to register for access to customer.ThriventFunds.com, you will need to provide your name, address, date of birth, gender, phone number, email address and social security number. This information is used to identify you as a unique, authorized user. In some sections of our website(s) (e.g., information request forms, financial questionnaires and order forms), we may gather additional information you may supply including personal financial information, telephone number, and other personal information in order to fulfill your request.
The TDL and TAM sites may gather information that you voluntarily provide such as your email address and your name.
What other information do we capture?
TFISI, TDL, and TAM's web servers store your IP address when you visit our site(s). We capture information directly with our own servers and we also use third party vendors to capture information. We collect information about the pages visited within our website(s) and how those pages are used. We also capture browser type, version, and screen resolution. This information will assist us in providing a more user-friendly site and to aid in problem resolution if you experience technical difficulties while visiting our site. When you visit our website(s) we collect data about your activities. This information may include the content you view, the date and time that you view this content, your location information associated with your IP address or other anonymized data provided by third parties.
TFISI retains detailed records of all of your transactions, regardless of whether these transactions are initiated online, by phone, fax, mail, or as the result of a scheduled transaction. These records are kept for regulatory and business reasons and are not shared with unaffiliated organizations unless those organizations are performing a necessary service on behalf of TFISI.
How can you update the personal information you provide online?
You can change the information you provided at registration, including your current email address, through your online personal profile. To update your profile:
- Log in to www.ThriventFunds.com. Next, click on "My Profile" in the main navigation, under "My Portfolio." Your email address, phone number and address will be displayed. To update any of the information, click on the "Update" link to the right of your information.
- Alternatively, you may update your personal information via our call center at 800-847-4836. We are available to answer calls between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., Central Time, Monday – Friday. When calling, say "ThriventFunds.com" for faster service.
How do we protect your personal information?
We have strict standards of security to safeguard your data. We have physical, technical and administrative safeguards in place to protect your data. The safeguards we use to protect your data are reviewed often. We improve the process as needed.
Only authorized employees and representatives may access and use data about you. All are trained to safeguard your data. Those who use your data must follow established standards, procedures and laws. Also, TFISI, TDL, and TAM use appropriate security safeguards and technology when sending or requesting personal information via the Internet.
Your information may be accessible by third party vendors for the purpose of enabling them to store such data in connection with the permitted uses of your information under this Privacy Policy. Our third party website providers have an obligation to maintain the confidentiality of the information, except where disclosure is required by law.
What do we do with the information we gather?
We use the information we gather about our site visitors in one or more of the following ways:
- To fulfill a customer request and gather TFISI account information
- To fulfill requests for additional information
- If you attempt to access the Advisor sections of the TDL or TAM websites, we will use the information you provide to determine your eligibility to view the Advisor sections of the websites
- To help ensure a safer online environment for our site visitors
- For site visitor analysis and statistical research
- To increase visitor satisfaction in their online experience
- To inform customer service professionals about account access and service requests to provide you with better customer service
- To provide you with information about products you have purchased and features available on our website
- To provide you with information about products and services available through Thrivent
- We use Personally Identifiable Information to analyze our customer's behavior and to optimize our marketing efforts
- We share your personally identifiable information and other information that we have collected about you with third party agencies that anonymize your information before any use. Your anonymized information is used to advertise Thrivent Mutual Funds to you and to people who may be interested in Thrivent Mutual Funds because of similarities they have to you.
- To help resolve disputes
- To identify gaps and improve content on the website
- To customize the website to visitor needs
- To better support the technologies that visitors use to access the website
- To report website and digital marketing performance to internal audiences
How do you opt out of data sharing and email marketing?
To opt out of data sharing and email marketing, call us toll-free at 800-847-4836. We are available to answer calls between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., Central Time, Monday – Friday. When calling, say "ThriventFunds.com" for faster service.
Alternatively you may write to us via US Mail:
Thrivent Financial
4321 N. Ballard Rd
Appleton, WI 54919-0001
If you have an email address on file, you will receive a confirmation email acknowledging that changes were made online.
You may select one or more of the following options:
1. Tell us not to share data about you within our family of companies. However, we may still share transactional and experiential data including the existence of your products, services or benefits; and data about you as needed by our fraternal operations.
2. Direct us not to share data about you with other financial institutions with which we have joint marketing agreements. We do not share or exchange information gathered on this site with outside organizations that are not performing services for us or on our behalf.
3. Request we remove your name from some or all of our internal marketing lists. You should know that our regular service mailings may still contain marketing materials. If you have opted in to receive electronic service notifications and/or confirmations, you will continue to receive such emails.
4. In all states except California, Minnesota, North Dakota, New Mexico and Vermont, tell us not to share data about you with nonprofit Christian organizations. In California, Minnesota, North Dakota, New Mexico and Vermont, we do not share data about you with nonprofit Christian organizations.
Also, if you choose to opt in to receive email messages from TFISI and TDL about updates to our website or products and other marketing information, and you wish to no longer receive these updates, you can unsubscribe from those messages by following the unsubscribe directions in the emails themselves. Note that choosing to receive or subsequently opt out of these specific emails does not change any other preferences previously provided to other Thrivent entities regarding the receipt of email marketing. In other words, voluntarily opting in to specific email messages requires you to opt-out of those email messages via their unsubscribe link if you no longer wish to receive them.
Transmission of Data to Other Countries - Your personal information is processed in the United States, where privacy laws may be less stringent than the laws in your country and where the government, courts, or law enforcement may be able to access your information. By submitting your personal information to us you agree to the transfer, storage and processing of your information in the United States.
Do you reside in the EU? - If you reside, permanently or temporarily, in the European Union, we may provide you with additional options concerning your information.
- Changes to your Personal Information - We rely upon you to update and correct your personal information. If you identify an error in your information you can make a request that we modify it by contacting us using the information in the "Questions and comments" section below.
- Access to your Personal Information - If required by law we will grant reasonable access to Personal Information that we hold about you. All requests must be directed to the address included in the "Questions and comments" section below.
- Revocation of Consent or Restricting Processing - If you revoke your consent for the processing of personal information, or wish to restrict the ways in which we can use your information, then we may no longer be able to provide you certain services. In some cases we may limit or deny your request to revoke consent or restrict use if the law permits or requires us to do so, or if our processing is not based on your consent. If you would like to revoke your consent or restrict our use of information such a request must be directed to the address included in the "Questions and comments" section below.
- Deletion of your Information - Typically we retain your Personal Information for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by one of Thrivent's industry regulators. If required by law, and permitted by our regulators, we will grant a request that we delete your Personal Information. All such requests must be directed to the address included in the "Questions and comments" section below.
How do we respond to "Do Not Track" signals?
TDL, TFISI, and TAM do not honor the Do Not Track signal.
Do we use cookie technology?
Cookies are messages which often include anonymous unique identifiers given to your web browser by a web server. The browser stores the message on your computer. The message is sent back to the server each time your browser requests that site.
TFISI may use a cookie to recognize your computer if you have asked us to do so while logging in. You need to type your user ID and password every time you begin a session at the TFISI website. You may also be required to answer security questions.
Cookie technology may be used to provide you with customized services or advertising and to increase the quality of your online experience. TDL and TAM may use cookies to create an anonymous unique identifier to recognize you as a repeat visitor on subsequent visits. We may also use this anonymous identifier to collect information about your activities on our website to serve you more relevant advertisements. Third parties may use cookies on our behalf to recognize your computer and to display Thrivent advertisements. The cookie does not contain any personally identifiable information nor does it directly identify you.
Third Party digital marketing agencies working on behalf of TDL and TAM may use cookie technology to show you advertisements for Thrivent Mutual Funds and the Thrivent Managed Accounts Program while you are on other websites. We may also customize our website based upon anonymized data from Third Party cookies that are stored in your browser. To facilitate this advertising, we provide third party digital marketing agencies with your personal information which is anonymized before it is used. Thrivent Mutual Fund cookies are not used for this purpose. TDL and TAM use cookies from Liveramp, a third party digital marketing agency. To opt out of Liveramp, visit https://liveramp.com/opt_out/
- Cannot be used to reveal your email address obtained from your hard drive
- Cannot read non-cookie data off your hard drive
- Are not executable programs and cannot damage your computer or files on your computer
How can you set or delete your computer's cookies?
You can set your computer's browser to opt-out of receiving and storing cookies, however, doing so may limit your access to certain sections of our site. You also can delete cookies stored on your computer's browser. The process to set or delete cookies differs by browser. See your browser's Help feature or contact the manufacturer for instructions on how to set/delete your browser's cookie options.
Do we use web beacons?
Web beacons (also known as web bugs, pixel/page tags and clear GIFs) are used with cookies to monitor the behavior of site visitors based on IP address. TFISI uses web beacons in email communications for aggregate statistical purposes. TDL and TAM use web beacons on its websites and in email communications for aggregate statistical purposes, and for marketing purposes described in the section above.
Do we use P3P technology?
We do not use P3P technology.
Do we use encryption technology?
All content on www.ThriventFunds.com and customer.ThriventFunds.com uses the Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol. With TLS enabled, pages are sent to you in an encrypted (scrambled) format and any information you submit to TFISI, TDL, or TAM is also encrypted. Encryption is the transformation of data into a form unreadable by anyone who doesn't have the correct decryption key. This method of transferring sensitive data is the industry standard for the Internet.
For added security, close your browser completely when you finish using this site. While online, your browser is using part of your computer's memory. If your browser is left open, it may be possible for someone using your computer to go back and use this memory to access your information. Closing your browser clears this memory. You may also want to consider clearing your browser's temporary files and history.
Thrivent has taken steps to make all information you provide to us as secure as possible against unauthorized access and use, alteration, and/or loss. This information is kept in TFISI's secure database. You should keep in mind, however, that no data transmission is 100% secure and any information disclosed online can potentially be intercepted and used by unauthorized parties.
What is our policy for children (individuals under 16 years of age)?
Your children's safety is important to us. We have developed our privacy guidelines in compliance with the requirements outlined by the Federal Trade Commission Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). See the FTC site for additional information on COPPA. Effective 6/10/2010, registration will not be accepted if the birth date indicates the individual is under the age of 16. Additionally, no information should be submitted to or posted on our site by children under 16 years of age without the consent of their parent or guardian.
What about links to other websites from our site?
The TDL, TFISI, and TAM websites may contain links to several other external websites. Although our intent is to provide links to other quality sites, we cannot guarantee the safety and privacy of information you provide to these linked sites. Any data or personal information collected by websites other than Thrivent is not covered by this privacy policy.
Complaints - Complaints can be sent to us at the address included in the "Questions or comments?" section below. Some jurisdictions may also allow you to complain to a data protection authority as well.
Questions or comments?
If you have questions regarding our Internet Privacy Policy, call our call center at 800-847-4836. When calling, say "ThriventFunds.com" for faster service. Or, send your written request to:
Thrivent Financial
4321 N. Ballard Rd.
Appleton, WI 54919
Notice of any material change to our Internet Privacy Policy is given on this website's home page.
This Internet Privacy Policy and any updates are effective as of July 8, 2019.


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We offer a vision of the economic, social and institutional situation of the regions in which our clients operate. We write current affairs articles about sector-specific, regulatory or institutional affairs. We make forecasts about the evolution of the main macroeconomic magnitudes, and participate in the FUNCAS forecast panel on the Spanish economy.
Our team estimates the macroeconomic impact of reforms and regulatory changes.
We collaborate with the media and contribute with our opinions to the public economic debate.
Periodical reports
We issue reports that allow our clients to form an opinion about current economic developments.
Our leading reports include: the analysis of the macroeconomic situation in Spain and Europe; current economic affairs reports about the political and economic situation in Latin America, focussing particularly on Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela; Spanish's brief remopots on macroeconomic indicators; political intelligence analyses; articles about sector-specific, regulatory or institutional reforms, and on other matters of interest such as the Government Budget; annual report on prospects for Latin America in which we analyse the most important political and economic events of the past year and future forecasts.


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As a singer, you may have found yourself constantly searching how to sing better and high notes properly.
You may have seen the way those popular music artists do their thing, making it look very easy. You, on the other hand, might have tried to sing high notes a few times during various performances and rehearsals but it had only ended up in disappointment.
No need to worry though. Everyone is able to learn how to sing better and reach high notes properly. Every single one. The people you see doing it are not super humans. With just a minimum effort you'd be able to churn out this kind of notes you've always desired.
Every singer, whether they're amateur or professionals, loves the idea of being able to sing high pitch notes. And every singer, regardless of their vocal range, has the ability to take on these notes easily. But forcing yourself to sing high notes without someone to help you out, should be out of the discussion since doing this can negatively affect your voice.
If you'd love to master singing high notes or just sing better and safer when you're performing live or at home, then there are certain things you should take into consideration. Many of those steps will be covered in this post.
We'll leave the best tips in the last chapter, but let's start from the basics!
How To Sing Better And Reach High Notes Properly
1. Start Easy
High notes should not be forced. Approach this with all seriousness but not as something that must be learned within a day or two. As the saying goes, slow and steady wins the race.
2. Understand The Basic Dynamics of Singing
Singing has a lot to do with the way you breathe. A singer is required to understand how the body system works together to produce the desired sounds.
Your posture, sitting or standing; the way you hold your head; the way you breathe while singing; all these can determine if you will be able to sing that high note or not.
For example, when some people are about to reach high notes in a song they will raise up their heads and look up. This is so wrong. With such movements while singing, you can only end up with a damaged voice.
3. Warm Up
When you are watching sports you will notice athletes don't sit up in a place before their turns in any of the major events. Some will be walking up and down, some will be jogging back and forth. They are warming up. Warm-ups are so important for athletes and they have been trained to do this to prepare their body for their actual event. Warm-ups help a lot in preventing needless injuries.
Singing works the same way since it involves the use of the muscles of the throat. When you've got to sing high notes in a track, warm up your voice by humming the tune or use a falsetto to get the hang of the high notes.
Some vocal teachers even suggest massaging the face, the neck and shoulders to help relax these spots. (More about those teachers in a moment).
4. Know Your Vocal Range
Everyone has a specific vocal range. For most people, it is usually within 2 octaves but for many trained singers it falls within 3 or 4 octaves. If you will be singing high notes professionally then you must find out your voice range. This knowledge will let you know the kind of improvements you need to make and how to go about them.
For example, to reach high notes outside their voice range, singers are often advised to start in the middle of their voice range and then learn how to sing higher to reach the intended notes. Gradually expanding your vocal range is a basic but critical advice in reaching those notes that have been eluding you.
By expanding your vocal range one note at a time you will definitely reach your goals. It's all about watching the lessons carefully and executing them properly.
5. Stay Hydrated
Drinking water regularly is very important when you're trying to sing high notes. Your throat must not be dry. Ice or cold water before a live show is a no-no since this won't help your muscles warm up. You may still drink cold water (than no water) to stay hydrated in general situations though.
6. Listen To Your Body
Yes, you can actually do that!
As I've said before, a lot of things are happening in your body when you're singing. For example, many professional singers find it difficult to reach certain notes when they have the flu. And for many female artists, they are not able to sing high notes during menstruation. Yet, these people can still work around this. Understanding your body is the key.
What you can do during times like these is to give your voice a rest and always ask a professional on what to do next which brings me to the next point…
7. Take Vocal Training Lessons To learn How To Sing Better & Higher Notes Properly
If you have been trying to learn how to sing better on your own and you don't seem to be getting it, you can look for a music school in your local area or even better, enroll for an internet vocal training class.
In fact, if you're going to be taking singing as a profession, then this is absolutely necessary. Even if you don't take this seriously and you'd like to sing in your spare time, I still recommend you seek professional advice anyway, since you'll protect your vocal chords from possible accidents this way.
It's a huge plus to have someone guiding you step-by-step, making sure you do everything correctly. There are numerous online vocal training programs which you can join and participate in their private forums. You won't believe the power we can have if we utilize the internet to our advantage. You can easily have your own personal teacher guiding you via a video tutorial or a live session!
I have covered all the basic things you need to know on how to sing better. Singing without the right techniques is like wearing ill-fitting shoes. They'll get you to where you want to go but you won't enjoy the walk.
If you want to take your singing to a new level or even if you just want to make sure that you take care of your vocal chords, then you must learn to execute the techniques properly. And if you want to look and actually sound like a professional, then please consider taking lessons on how to sing better… from a professional!
Make sure to check out the Superior Singing Method since it's the best singing lesson you can find online nowadays. Keep practicing and there's literally no reason to not succeed. Failure does not exist. Only success exists and it's waiting for you to stop procrastinating and keep singing! I wish you have a wonderful day.
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This is where I ruminate on life and the things I love the most. Cats, kids, books, yarn, music - that's my life!
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
What's Christmas without music?
I like to think I've begun an annual tradition by reviewing Christmas CDs.
I sure hope it isn't something that only I enjoy, but that everyone enjoys.
And whether or not this is true, I do have a bunch of CDs to review this year.
Let me review my criteria:
1. I buy new Christmas CDs
2. I listen to them
3. I tell you my opinion
4. I base it on 1-4 stars
That's about how it works.
And I have quite a few this year, so it will take a while.
Go get a drink, hot tea, coffee, cocoa, whatever you desire, and sit down and read for a spell.
Here we go!
First up is Faith Hill with Joy to the World.
No particular reason to start with her, other than I just decided to.
Listening to this CD is like hearing a soundtrack to a television special.
Faith wouldn't do that, though, I'm sure.....wait.....she's what?...got a tv special coming out?
Oh, my bad.
I guess she would.
It's a good thing she's not doing a charity holiday show solely for the purpose of plugging her latest CD.
Her CD, however, really does sound like a soundtrack.
It's okay, but nothing great.
Would I allow it to be music that would accompany as I shop through the mall?
Sure, because that is about what it sounds like.
Highly produced Christmas songs, with an original one, "A Baby Changes Everything," and she does a so-so version of "O Holy Night."
It's passable, but like most of her songs they are reverential without being inspirational.
And if you can understand what I mean by that, then more power to you.
P.S. Next time, Faith, don't pull your hair back so tight when you're on tv. The whole "big ear" look isn't working for you.
Number of stars: 2
(I'd give it a 1.5, but I don't want to be cruel. Well, not after the "big ear" remark.)
Next CD is A Lovely Way to Spend Christmas by Kristin Chenoweth who, surprise, surprise!, also happens to be on the same Christmas special with Faith Hill.
Boy, I will just never understand how these record companies time these things so perfectly.
Guess there's a reason why I don't work in marketing!
Oh Kristin, I really wanted to love, Love, LOVE! your CD, but instead I only Like it, and really only about half of it.
I adore Kristin, she's got so much talent. And even more importantly, she can go from singing opera to pop to Christmas tunes, and she always sounds good.
Reminds me of another singer I know.
It's like this lady at my church who just can't sing a song in a simple manner, and she always has to show off, even for the kid's Christmas play.
Enough of the flourishes!
It irritates me so.
Yes, we know you can sing, but sing with the group, not over them.
Kristin - man, she can transcend.
She can be perky, or reverential (and inspirational), and operatic, but not always on this CD.
It starts off goofy as hell.
Reminds me slightly of that whole helium/Marie Osmond thing.
And the first half of the CD is kind of weird, like, why are you using a Carpenter's tune on a Christmas CD - one that is clearly of television commercial quality and not for the holidays.
Which one?
Sure, you remember that one - it goes, "Sing, sing a song, Make it simple, to last your whole life long...."
Running through the words in my head I just can't seem to recall anything in there that conjures up Christmas.
Nope, not getting it.
So why is it on here? (I ask, acknowledging that I do love Karen Carpenter, and actually have a Carpenter's Christmas CD, and that song is not on there! How about that?)
After listening to this CD I've come to the conclusion that Kristin is trying to be too many different types of a singer on the first part. She's from Oklahoma, so there's a bit of a country twang, then there's the big bang sound, and the whole "Sing" debacle which, just by throwing in some words about Christmas still doesn't make it a Christmas song, especially one that started out as a Sesame Street song!
Again I digress.
I've lost focus, just like Kristin, but on the second half of the CD, she really finds out who she is and performs the last few songs in a truly lovely manner. If we could capture that half and dump the first part, we'd be good to go.
Number of stars: 2.5
I swear it is not my mood this year that is causing me to review (or spend money on) all these halfway passable CDs, but alas, here is another one.
Amy Grant's The Christmas Collection.
A greatest hits - who knew?
Not me; well, not really.
I do have, I think, two other Amy Grant Christmas CDs.
And I like Amy Grant.
So I have to ask - what happened here?
This CD is so blah, that it's the color beige, it's vanilla ice cream, and it's like mashed potatoes with no seasoning.
Get the point?
There's nothing on here that excites me, and remember - I've heard most of these songs before!
Would it be great accompaniment in a mall?
Sure, that's where it belongs.
Bland background music that is unobtrusive.
Good, without ever being great.
A regurgitation of supposedly greatest hit songs onto a disc that doesn't bring anything new to the table.
Okay, that's not true. There are several new songs on here, but nothing that makes me want to pull it out and listen to it again, and again, and again.
On the liner notes Amy writes, "Personally, I never grow tired of Christmas music which compels me to record new songs whenever I get the chance."
Well honey, hold off for a few years, would ya?
Number of stars: 2
(I'm feeling kind this year.)
If you like your Christmas classical, and by classical I mean authentic, and by authentic I mean Olde English (and in Latin and some French), then this is the CD for you. I admire Loreena McKennitt's talent - she has an amazing voice and the fantastic ability to arrange songs in fresh, new ways, while retaining their authenticity. Her CD, A Midwinter Night's Dream, is hauntingly lovely, and exactly what you want to listen to when arranging the holly by the doors and windows (keeps out evil, you know). I remember being in 5th grade music trying to sing "Bring a Candle, Jeannette, Isabelle" and just not getting the melody. Loreena McKennit sings the song in French, "Un Flambeau, Jeannette, Isabelle" and retains the beautiful simplicity of this lovely forgotten song. Much better in the original language. Doesn't make me want to go back to 5th grade and try again, but I'm glad to rediscover this song.
DN2 wanted to listen to "Emmanuel" because she thought it would be like the version with which she is familiar. Well it is, but it's in Latin. She was little confused, but it's worth a listen (Gaude!). Okay, that link is not to Loreena, but to something else, but you can hear this song and find lyrics to other songs in tons of different languages (or at least 85).
I digress.
As always.
I like this CD.
I like it quite a bit, and it suits this time of the year.
I will listen to it again next year for sure.
Number of stars: 4
I almost gave it a 3 or 3.5, but it really is So much better than Faith Hill's that it needs to have the rating boosted up.
I'd really love to rate Enya's And Winter Came but I can't seem to find it.
This is nothing new for me.
I lose Christmas presents too, and then don't find them until after the holiday.
Sometimes years later!
So I know I've listened to this CD, but it didn't really make that much of an impact on me, otherwise I think I would remember it.
And I do listen to these CDs more than once, thank you very much.
I sacrifice for my readers.
Enya is always calming, soothing, but really she carries the same tone throughout the CD.
I'd write more about it, but dang if I can find it.
Number of stars: ???
And I reserve the right to change this if I ever find the CD.
Well, remember when chanting was all the rage? And remember when Irish music was cool? Yeah, it still is, although not cool in the annoying way Kathie Lee Gifford insists it is to Enya (click on link for KLG's insulting interview with Enya). I bought this next CD thinking, well yeah, Irish, chanting, Christmas - what's not to like? Celtic Joy by Noirin Ni Riain is interesting, and beautifully done, but certainly does not put me in the mood.
It didn't really put me in any mood.
I paid a lot of money for this CD (it's all for you, dear readers), and wanted a GREAT chanting CD, but unfortunately, this one is not it.
The songs have Christmas titles, but they just don't evoke a Christmas mood.
Number of stars: 3 (for authenticity, recording in a monastery, great liner notes, and pure vocal talent - Amazing)
I have never bought anything by Melissa Etheridge before. I have nothing against her, I just haven't spent money on her music. So I surprised myself by buying Melissa Etheridge's A New Thought for Christmas where she is keeping Christmas kind of bluesy. And that's not necessarily a bad thing. She does a fine rendition of "Blue Christmas," and reworks many of the songs to remove any sense of over-religiosity and insert common thoughts about peace, for each other and for the world. It was entertaining, and certainly didn't sound distinctly like a Christmas CD (except for "Blue Christmas," of course).
This CD might not be for everyone, so if you want Christmas music that is not SO Christmasy, then you will like this CD.
Although please note that the word "Christmas" is sprinkled liberally throughout many of the titles, so clearly this is some kind of Christmas = peace CD.
Melissa changes "O Holy Night" and remakes it into "O Night Divine" which is an interesting take on the song.
The best song on here is really "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" which fits Melissa's range perfectly.
She sings it better than Bono.
I said it.
Now don't sue me, please, I don't have the money.
This is an innovative take on Christmas songs, and songs for the season, and I enjoyed listening to it.
Number of stars: 3.5
I've talked before about how much I like classical music, and I'm not going to insert links, because you should just go back and find it if you're really that interested. Trust me, in another year I'll forget I've talked about it and write about it again. So let's just keep moving forward, and don't call me a story repeater.
So, classical music.
Great stuff!
I know that Yo-Yo Ma has done plenty of study into the anthropology of music (that's what I'm calling it), by releasing his CD Appalachian Journey, so it really should come as no surprise to Yo-Yo Ma fans that he would do the same again with Christmas. Songs of Joy and Peace quickly became my "go to" CD for listening. It has everything you would want, singers, music, classical arrangements, and modern remastering of traditional songs. I don't think my kids appreciated it, but what the hell do they know - they listen to screamo music which I HATE.
On this CD you'll find James Taylor, Diana Krall, Allison Krauss (who is truly a musical genius), and Chris Thile from Nickel Creek (any bluegrass fans out there?).
There are a ton of other performers on here.
Actually there are 22 songs on this CD, so you can do the math, right?
Definitely a CD that can go from being party music, to cookie baking music, to folding the damn laundry music.
And it's not all instrumental; there are songs on here that you can sing along to as well.
Number of stars: Initial listen gave this a 3, but it quickly eclipsed that and became a 4
Have you ever sat in a room at twilight, and experienced the peace that comes as the light segues into the dark? If you have, and you want to evoke that feeling through music, I recommend Mary-Chapin Carpenter's Come Darkness Come Light: Twelve Songs of Christmas . It is peaceful, without being overly preachy; it is the same tone throughout the CD, without every song being annoyingly similar. It is that peaceful, magical time we experience as a day comes to an end, and the calm filters through our bodies and rests our minds.
There are some original songs on here, some remakes, and really, I just enjoy the hell out of it.
And while this CD is perfect when you're calm, if you're looking for something to listen to when you're cleaning your house, this CD is not it.
I'm afraid this CD might not transcend all times of the day, so I have to take that into consideration when assigning a rating.
Number of stars: 3.99
Because really, when do I ever clean?
If you've come this far, I thank you.
There you have it, folks, my third annual Christmas CD review.
That's a lot of listening, but it's just so much fun!
Merry Christmas!
2 comments:
- Kat said...
You know, that song by Faith Hill is annoying... A baby changes everything? Isn't that an ad campaign for Johnson's baby powder or Planned Parenthood or something? I also love Kristen Chenowith (which I'm sure I spelled wrong) and I am really upset that Pushing Daisies got canned. I think she is amazing.
Love your list, and it is a tradition in my house! :)
- Jennifer said...
Oooh - thanks. I haven't purchased and CDs in awhile. I listen to the cable Sounds of the Holidays channel... but of late I've been disappointed. Not a single Silent Night, Joy to the World, or Oh Come All Ye Faithful. Even I'm getting sick of the The Little Drummer Boy. I'm going to pick some of these up.


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The Dragon capsule, currently the only spacecraft that can bring items from the space station back to Earth, splashed down into the Pacific Ocean about 300 miles west of Baja California on May 18.
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No need to defrost the corn kernels or lima beans if they are frozen.
We are using less liquid than is typical of quinoa recipes because the vegetables (especially the tomatoes) release liquid as they cook.
If you want to take this up a notch, sprinkle with chipotle tabasco to serve!
- 1 thick cut strip of bacon, cut in half (note you can sub out the bacon for another Tbsp of butter if you want)
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup baby lima beans (can sub edamame)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp water
- 1 cup chicken or beef stock
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (if using unsalted butter or unsalted stock)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions and/or chives
- 2 teaspoons of lemon juice
1 Cook the bacon: Place the bacon strip halves in a 3 to 4 quart, thick-bottomed pot. Heat on medium heat and gently cook the bacon, turning every so often, so that much of the fat renders out.
When the bacon is lightly browned, remove it from the pot and place it on paper towels. Keep the fat in the pan. Chop the bacon and set aside.
2 Rinse the dry quinoa: While the bacon is cooking, place the quinoa in a fine mesh sieve and rinse until the water runs clear. Note that most quinoa packages suggest that you rinse before cooking. If you are using a quinoa brand that does not suggest rinsing, rinse anyway.
3 Cook the onions: Add the chopped onion to the pot you used to cook the bacon, along with the butter. Cook on medium heat until the onions are translucent, about 3 or 4 minutes.
4 Add the quinoa: Add the rinsed quinoa to the pot and increase the heat to medium high. Stir to combine the quinoa and onions. Let cook for a couple minutes on medium high to high heat, until the onions and the quinoa get a hint of color.
5 Add veggies, thyme, bacon, water, stock: Add the corn, baby lima beans, chopped tomato, chopped bacon, and thyme to the pot, and stir to combine. Add the water and stock (and salt if using unsalted butter or stock).
Increase the heat to high and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for another 5 minutes.
6 Stir in the lemon juice and chopped chives and/or green onions and fluff up with a fork.


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Belkis Ayón, "La familia (The Family)," 1991
Belkis Ayón was a Cuban artist who was fascinated by the secret Afro-Cuban fraternal society Abakuá. She used the iconography of its origin story as the principle subject matter for her multitextured grayscale colograph prints, while infusing each picture with her own feminist and subversive twist. She died in 1999 at the all-too young age of thirty-two, though she had already begun to make her mark on the art world. Her immense talent and provocative imagery mixed with her tragic end have made her the stuff of legend.
Still, most of her work hasn't been exhibited together in the US until this year, via an exhibition entitled NKAME, which is "a word meaning praise and salutation in the Abakuá language," according to the show statement of curator Cristina Vives. Thrilled that it has made its way to NYC, up now at El Museo Del Barrio through November 5th. Can't wait to see these pieces in person and bask in their shadow.
(Thank you to Jesse Bransford, Susan Aberth, and Karsten Krejcarek for introducing her work to me and telling me about this show).


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