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CalPERS, the nation's largest public pension fund, denounced strapped San Bernardino for engaging in a "sham" bankruptcy and said the city was breaking the law by withholding payments to the fund.
From Reuters' Tim Reid and Jim Christie: "The filing on Friday by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, or CalPERS, came 10 days after San Bernardino officials traveled to Sacramento to plead with top CalPERS executives for more time to make payments."
"At issue is whether the pensions of government workers take precedence over other payments in a municipal bankruptcy - which could have ramifications for municipal creditors, including Wall Street bondholders, as more cities and towns have trouble meeting their obligations."
"No agreement was reached at the CalPERS-San Bernardino meeting, and CalPERS officials told Reuters they have little latitude to allow San Bernardino - or any other city that pays into its pension fund - to alter the payment schedule."
California Republicans, licking their wounds after the Nov. 6 election, are looking for ways to survive as Democrats tighten their control on the state.
From Capitol Weekly's Greg Lucas: "If major donors and powerful political players thought the party was trending perilously close to ineffectual prior to Nov. 6, the perception hasn't exactly brightened with the numeric superiority of Democrats in the Legislature."
"During this election cycle, incumbent Republican lawmakers — Democrats hold all statewide offices except two Board of Equalization seats – viewed California's party apparatus as so gummed up they created "leadership" campaign accounts of their own. That way, more dollars could be given directly to legislative races without state party involvement..."
"Contributions to the Senate and Assembly legislative "leadership" funds were often funneled through individual county central committees, like San Luis Obispo, in which the county chair was considered competent enough to recognize which candidates had a shot and which were destined to be Democratic road kill."
The passage of Proposition 30 has given the perception to some that the state is flush with cash -- and groups that want to make use of that money are converging on Sacramento.
From thre LAT's Chris Megerian: "Children's advocates want day-care centers inspected more often. Dentists want their poor patients' coverage restored. Universities want funds to prevent further tuition increases, replace old computers and perform maintenance. Cities say the state should let them keep more of the money left over from defunct redevelopment agencies."
"But California still has financial problems, even after years of steep service cuts, and Gov. Jerry Brown has vowed to keep a tight rein on the budget. State finances could take a turn for the worse if the federal budget standoff sends the country into a new recession or tax revenue doesn't keep pace with spending."
"Labor unions that took compensation cuts this year and then put their political muscle behind Brown's successful tax-hike campaign may also look for more money. Almost every contract involving state workers — covering about 172,000 employees from 10 unions — is set to expire this summer."
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein says she intends to introduce a bill on the first day of the new Congress next month that reestablishes the federal ban on assault weapons.
From Russell Berman in The Hill:" Feinstein, a leading gun control advocate in Congress, said the measure had been in the works for a year and would be unveiled simultaneously in both the House and Senate."
"The assault weapons ban enacted in 1994 lapsed a decade later. But calls to renew it have grown louder following the Friday shooting of 27 people, including 20 children, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., as well as in response to other mass shootings in recent years..."
"Feinstein, first elected in 1992, was a leading sponsor of the original ban, and she said she and other lawmakers had sought to perfect it in this most recent iteration."
In 2009, California banned texting while driving, including hands-free texting, but the law was changed last year to allow hands-free testing. Safety advocates don't like that change.
From the Chronicle's Wyatt Buchanan: "Now the National Safety Council, which did not formally oppose the bill as it made its way through the Legislature, wants California's lawmakers to repeal the measure when they return to the Capitol next month."
"At issue is whether laws should permit drivers to do things that may distract them, even if the laws are intended to reduce harm - in this case the harm that comes with texting while driving, which some lawmakers say is an inevitable human behavior."
"Everybody was caught off guard by this," said David Teater, senior director of transportation initiatives for the council. "It's just real bad public policy." He said there are three kinds of distractions for drivers: visual, mechanical and cognitive. Texting falls under cognitive, a situation "where people's minds are somewhere else."


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Minot PD INVESTIGATING OFFICERS: SUMMARY OF CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING INCIDENT: On January 3, 2018 at 7:00 PM officers responded to Hobby Lobby for a report of a male shoplifter.
When Officers arrived, they spoke with the store employees who reported that a male had attempted to flee the store with a cart. The cart had been filled with approximately $4000 worth of merchandise over a period of approximately seven hours.
While attempting to flee with the shopping cart, it became stuck in the snow in the parking lot causing it to overturn and the male tripped and fell.
The male abandoned the cart and merchandise and fled the parking lot on foot. It was discovered through the investigation that several personal items were in the area of the cart full of merchandise.
It appears the items were dropped by the suspect when he fell. One of the items was a wallet containing identification and the description matched that of the suspect.
Police responded to the residence of the owner of the property and the identification and the investigation led to the arrest of 22 year old Dustin Johnson for Theft of Property - Shoplifting (Class C Felony) and he was taken to Ward County Jail where he is awaiting his initial appearance.
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Why buyer personas are not the same as customer profiling
Are you among the multitudes who think that creating buyer personas is simple? Read on to find out why buyer persona creation is more complex than it seems.
At one time, the qualities that an ideal marketer was supposed to have included an outgoing personality, the ability to relate to and influence prospects and creativity. Today, those qualities won't suffice. Marketers are now expected to be able to analyze the customer psyche in order to gain valuable insights into their behaviors. The technological advancement that has brought about the rise of digital marketing has also made the in depth understanding of the consumer psyche easier.
When trying to engineer perceptions of an audience, one crucial detail that is required is a solid understanding of who comprises the audience and what motivates them. Towards this end, it is pertinent for digital marketing teams to create buyer personas.
Personas are meant to describe the profile of typical but fictitious customers in a way that will help marketers arrive at the best approach to target them.
Why marketers are required to create buyer personas?
- Helps understand the psychology of customers which in turn clarifies the motive behind purchases
- Helps enhance the quality of lead generation
- Helps satisfy customer needs instead of futile efforts to create the need
How are buyer personas created?
Creation of buyer personas usually takes the following stages:
Collection of data: Historical data of existing customers is analyzed to understand how they have behaved in the past to get insights into behavioral patterns.
Segmentation: Utilize demographics in order to segment customers and, therefore, prospective customers into logical groups which can then be targeted accordingly.
Persona creation: Once the segmentation is complete, the next step is to create the personas in as much detail as possible. Creating buyer personas is more elaborate than customer profiling.
Strategy creation: Once there is a better understanding of the prospects, strategies can be set in order to target these groups in the appropriate way and influence them.
Execution: The aforementioned strategies are put into action and effectiveness is evaluated. The feedback is then utilized to fine-tune the personas as accurately as possible.
Questions for B2B marketers to delve into while creating buyer personas include:
- Buyer experience and reporting officer of the prospect
- Professional background of the prospect
- Kind of organization
- Organizations' segment focus
- History of purchases
- Change in role in past few years
- Market forces influencing buyers
- Most urgent problems
- What funded initiatives does the buyer have
- What are the motivations that drive the buyer
- What the buyer's needs?
- What is the budget?
- Who are involved in the decision-making?
- Attitude of the company towards the product/service
On the flip side, creating buyer personas is not as simple as it sounds. Buyer personas cannot just be created from assumption. It requires to be backed by data and is not synonymous with customer profiling. The latter is a whole other discipline which has been adopted by sales, Customer Relationship Management, market research and so on. Buyer personas are different because they attempt to dig deeper into the psyche of the buyers to understand motivations and needs.
Hence, creating buyer personas and customer profiles are as different as chalk and cheese. Businesses should take the time and effort to create buyer personas to drive their digital marketing initiatives in the right direction.


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So outside of beekeeping, what do people do? I have an unhealthy collection of board games i play with friends as often as possible.
We are in a board game revolution and have been for a decade. So many new "eurogames" that rely more on strategy and less dice rolling. And a myriad of other game mechanics that are just awesome.
Some of my Favorites are:
Catan, especially with Cities and Knights expansion.
Dominion, deck builder
Terraforming mars
Colt Express
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Women are having sex with more people — and are more likely to experiment with lesbian sex — according to a new study on human sexuality. But we're also having less sex than ever before. According to a survey from the University College London of 15,0000 adult women, the average woman now has around eight partners, up from four 20 years ago. She's also four times more likely to have experimented with other women.
MORE: 12 Stars Who've Shared (Way) Too Much About Their Sex Lives
But here's a surprising fact: Women are, overall, having much less sex than they did 20 years ago. In 1991, the average woman reported having sex five times a month; the average is now three times a month, and researchers say it's because people are increasingly taking work and stress home with them.
The study, which was published in the medical journal The Lancet, found that women are catching up with men in terms of number of sexual partners (men reported an average of 12 partners) and when they lose their virginity; both men and women reported losing their V-cards at 16.
MORE: Survey Finds Women Would Rather Watch TV Than Have Sex
And here's some good news for the ladies: Smart, well-educated women are actually overtaking men when it comes to being adventurous in bed. "In some areas of sexual behavior we have seen a narrowing of the gender gap but in others we have seen women overtaking men in the diversity of their behavior," professor Kaye Wellings of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine told The Daily Mail. She called the study's findings "remarkable."
The key to a better sex life, recommends Wellings? Learn to create a balance in your life, and leave the work at the office. Consider it done.


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A new toy!
I've made a few blocks.
Jacobean flowers
Birthday blocks
These are for a table runner that I'll keep for birthday celebrations. As you can see there is some puckering. I didn't realize that some heavily stitched designs might need more than one layer of stabilizer. Since they will be quilted I'm not going to worry.
You can also do cross stitch designs. I wouldn't have stitched this but it was included in the machine's memory and I wanted to see what it looked like. While I never say never ... I don't see this in my future!
It's so much fun, but like any new craft there's a bit of a learning curve. I'm taking an embroidered applique class at Quilt University. Here's a little demo:
Welcome to my blog! Hear about my continuing fascination with all types of fiber-related crafts, paper crafting, photography, cooking, and - of course - my grandchildren!
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So, As I Was Saying ....
"He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else."
~Benjamin Franklin
So we'll just leave it at that! The last couple posts were about Disappearing Nine Patches and my new machine. Here's the Tranquility quilt:
I quilted this using my new Elna with its IAF (Integrated Adjustable Feeding, the same as Janome's Accufeed). Diagonal lines through the blocks and a soft winding figure-eight in each of the borders.
I also finished Piper's Hushabye quilt,
but never took a picture after the binding was sewn on. I'll have to ask my nephew to shoot a picture. I guess we'll see how it held up to a year's use!
Over the winter, while completing yet another certificate (this time for online instruction), I researched the hell out of free motion quilting. Watched Patsy Thompson's series on The Quilt Show, bought two of Dawn's Pajama Quilter videos, and watched Leah Day's Free Motion Quilting tutorials. Now it's time to put all my video watching and reading to the test.
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Technology has made vast developments in the last several decades. These advancements have impacted the business world profoundly. Digital technology in particular has become a key element within every successful business. Processes that were previously carried out by hand by staff can now be automated. The impact of automated technology has caused a shift in the way we manage business, possibly resulting in lower operating costs across multiple departments. Despite these great improvements businesses should still be continually focused on driving growth and building for the future.
With a focus on driving growth, mobile devices have become key players in today's market. Mobile devices allow employees access to data outside of the office. They can edit and input data from anywhere without having to wait for their return to the office. This allows for the most accurate and up to date information for everyone's accessibility.
When evaluating the options of mobile devices there are many elements to take into consideration. It's important to be flexible and have the ability to manage data from anywhere. Also remember that mobile devices are often less expensive than laptops and PCs and going mobile can reduce your need for office space as more employees are able to work in the field and at home. These cost savings are most definitely something to consider. Additionally, going mobile allows employees an easier way to communicate with one another. This can boost productivity profoundly.
Keep in mind that apps can be managed by simply downloading them from the app store or another outlet. This means that going mobile doesn't necessarily require an IT team. You will want to be sure that the mobile devices you select are appropriate for their purpose; the screen is large enough and other supporting accessories are available if needed. If you're business requires heavy data entry you may consider a device like a lap top or tablet versus using a smart phone. Keeping applications up to date is essential in the success of your mobile processes.
Mobile processes can offer an extremely cost effective method to improve productivity and drive growth into the future. With tons of software options available, businesses should continually being looking for the most efficient technologies. Available options are geared to specific goals and departments. When selecting mobile software, businesses should take into consideration their automation plan and the goals they are looking to achieve with said plan.
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We use a lot of Thrive food from Shelf Reliance in our house because it's an enormous time saver and I love feeling like I can cook a decent dinner whether or not I've been to the grocery store recently. If you haven't tried their line of freeze dried foods, trust me, they are delicious. My kids throw the freeze dried fruits into everything from pancake batter to cereal.
They've always made an effort to source high quality, organic, and GMO free foods, but now they have a specially labeled organic line of food so you know which foods are certified organic. I was so excited to see their freeze dried raspberries on the list because we go through those like crazy.
Here are the first organic foods Thrive has released:
Most of you know that I sell Shelf Reliance foods and emergency supplies. I do receive a commission from products sold through my website but I sell them because I use them and believe in the quality of the products. If you have any questions or want to try some samples, feel free to drop me an email.


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Ash Mistry and the City of Death
Well, what do you think? Is it not gorgeous? Do you not want to take it in your arms and cuddle it? I know I do. Well, this is the UK version of Ash 2, due out in only a few more months! You people State-side will have to wait a little while longer, like a year but, hey, you've been busy with elections and hurricanes and so you'll probably need a little rest before picking up Book 2.
What can I tell you about it beyond it will be the most IN YOUR FACE book you'll ever read?
The Amazon thingie does give a few clues away but all you need to know it'll be MORE badass, MORE exciting, MORE violent than the first book.
MORE VIOLENT? How is that possible?
I know, there has been concern raised regarding the violence in The Savage Fortress and all I can say it was utterly intentional! Hey, it has MONSTERS and DEMONS and DEMON KINGS and their MAN-SLAYING DAUGHTERS and KALI and IMMORTAL SORCERORS and DEMONS and FATE OF THE FRIGGING WORLD AT STAKE STUFF GOIN' DOWN. How could it not be violent?
Yes, arms are ripped off. Yes, there is an unfortunate incident on the road, and yes, and even more unfortunate incident of gore up to your eyeballs and cannibalism (of sorts) and, I think, some torture (more psychological that physical) but I did not set out to right a 'nice' book. Who would read that?!? Not I.
It's a tale of high intensity and high anxiety. But it's a tale of heroism, of sacrifice and of doing what needs to be done. If you're not on the edge of your seat, biting your nails to the bone as you read the book then I'll be rather disappointed. But if you're sitting there thinking 'how much more insane can this go?' and then think, 'wow, REALLY REALLY insane', then I can go to bed knowing my work is done.


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You may wonder if there are any Vegas family attractions… but what about kids?
Many people think that the "Sin City" is an ideal tourist destination for adults only due to its very active nightlife and gambling. Well, that's what my husband and I thought too before visiting it.
8 Best Vegas Family Attractions
You will be surprised by the many family friendly attractions and things to do in Las Vegas. There are lots of kid-friendly spots that will make this city one of your favorite family vacation destinations if not the most favorite.
The Aquarium at the Silverton Hotel
The Silverton Aquarium is a perfect destination if you are visiting Las Vegas with kids, and it's totally FREE. Make sure to allocate at least five hours to this visit. Personally, I lost track of time just by watching the exotic fish swimming in the colorful aquarium, which by the way are over 4,000 in number and belong to over 150 species of fish from around the world.
There is also a mermaid show in which beautiful ladies donning mermaid gear swim in the aquarium, doing fun stunts while interacting with the kids watching them from the outside. I left this place feeling like hitting my head really hard for lying to me that Vegas was not for kids.
Private Water Sports Packages on Lake Mead
This is a family water fun package at Lake Mead National Recreation Area Las Vegas, near Hoover Dam. This package is for all levers of experience with water sports and you can choose from waterskiing, wakeboarding, or wakesurfing.
Yes, the transportation to the place is included and you will be pickup from your hotel in Las Vegas.
Discovery Children's Museum
This three-story building promotes art, science and culture in such a striking and unique way that your kids will not want to leave. It has nine themed exhibition halls with interactive exhibits and lots of great hands-on activities for kids. Water World is one of the interactive exhibits where children engage in a wet and wild adventure as they learn about the movement and power of water. Eco City is a mini city where kids can run errands just like adults. Speaking from experience, your kids will want to run all over the place soon after you enter the building. You'll therefore have to be on your toes to keep them under control.
Vegas Family Attractions at Bellagio
Bellagio hotel and casino is one of the most family oriented hotels in Las Vegas, with permanent and seasonal FREE things to do and see for families and kids.
Bellagio Chocolate Fountain
The world's largest chocolate fountain is a permanent wonder located in the Bellagio hotel lobby. It's right after you pass the famous Botanical Garden and Conservatory, which is another marvel to see, especially if you are taking a vacation with kids (See the pages on seasonal themes at Bellagio).
The gourmet fountain displays tree amazing streams of chocolate: white, mocha and black, falling from the ceiling to the floor. Yes, you can taste it too :) The mouth watering patisseries and cookies are displayed right there waiting to delight you. You can also buy some for the loved ones left home.
Sweet Vegas family attractions: Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Botanical Cactus Gardens
What better way to prove how life sweet is other than visiting the Ethel M Chocolate Factory, the only one in the world. (Located in Henderson). Take a FREE tour of the factory to let your kids see the process through which chocolate is prepared, textured and shaped. You should however be ready to be greatly teased and tempted to near breaking point by the sweet smell of the chocolate. You'll breathe a huge sigh of relief when you get to the retail area where you can get a sample of your favorite chocolate. Next to the factory is the Botanical Cactus Garden. This three acre-garden features over 300 types of cactus which include yuccas, spotted aloe and Texas prickly pears.
Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at the Mirage
The Secret Garden is one of the greatest Vegas family attractions for kids to explore… They can see big cats including white tigers, lions and leopards. The tropical surroundings will make you feel as if you are in a real jungle. Your kids can also take the cats back home with them (don't panic) – by getting souvenirs from the gift shop (you must be quite relieved to hear that). You and your kids can get an up-close look at dolphins and learn more about them at the Dolphin Habitat. There is an underwater viewing window from which you can take great photographs. You can also choose to create a unique masterpiece with a dolphin or even be a trainer for a day. There is a gift shop where you can buy dolphin toys for your kids.
Mandalay Bay Shark Reef
Located at the Mandalay Bay Hotel, Shark Reef gives an aquatic experience similar to that of you being in an ocean. It is home to over 1,200 different species of marine animals. The shark tunnel consists of different types of sharks such as the zebra sharks, lemon sharks, sand tiger sharks and nurse sharks. At first, some of the sharks can be quite frightening to look at due to their size and appearance. You'll soon get used to them after seeing them swim around while posing no threat at all to anyone including the smaller sharks. Other animals found at the Shark Reef include piranhas, freshwater fish, crocodiles, a 300-pound turtle and an 8-foot-long Komodo dragon. The Shark Reef will keep your kids entertained for at least one hour.
Springs Preserve and Nevada State Museum
Out of all Vegas family attractions, Springs Preserve establishment, which includes the Nevada State Museum is a cultural institution that commemorates Vegas' history and natural habitat. It consists of museums, galleries botanical gardens and a trail system that takes you through the Las Vegas Valley's cultural and environmental history. The Desert Living Center Complex has exhibits that demonstrate the importance of environmental conservation. There is a playground where children can play with wildlife replicas of a falcon, mammoth and a 50-foot snake. The Nature Exchange is an area where kids can look for natural items and trade them in to gain more knowledge on them. As they collect, they gain points which they can use to trade for other items. Get your full day Springs Preserve Admission


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The Best Amazon Black Friday 2016 Daily Deals: Disney, speakers, games and more
Black Friday is still a few days away and that means there's still time to take advantage of Amazon's holiday deals promotion, in which the company churns out a bunch of deeply discounted products every day as part of its ramp up to the retail holiday.
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This year Amazon Prime members will get access to even more deals, including discounts on new video games and the ability to use Alexa for their shopping needs as long as they have a smart device, like the Echo Dot.
Here are today's top bargains:
Daily deals for Nov. 23: Disney, speakers, lingerie and more:
— Disney products (toys, games, clothes and more): $4.90 to $447.99 (up to 60% off regular retail prices)
— Xbox One bundles: $222.74 - $349.99 (up to $50 off console bundles)
— Just Dance 2017 for Wii and Wii U (also comes with complementary $5 off coupon for Coca-Cola products): $19.99 (total savings not available)
— Anker SoundCore Bluetooth speakers: $26.99 (total savings of $53)
— Black and Decker cordless dustbuster: $25 (total savings of $24.99)
— Variety of brand name bras, lingerie, hosiery and sleepwear: currently $2.99 to $50.99 via Amazon's Black Deals page (up to 70% off regular retail prices)
— Self-titled DNCE album: Unlimited streaming with Amazon app, $3.99 for MP3, $7.99 for audio CD
Amazon device deals: Kindle books, Kindle Paperwhite and more:
— Kindle essentials bundle (includes 6-inch e-reader, cover and adapter): $114.97 (total savings of $15)
— Kindle Paperwhite essentials bundle (includes 6-inch e-reader, leather cover and power adapter): $84.97 (total savings of $45)
— Up to 80% off Kindle books (includes books by Kerry Lonsdale, Nora Roberts and J.R.R. Tolkien)
— 10.1-inch refurbished Fire HD 10 Tablet with HD display, Wi-Fi, 16GB: $159.99 (total savings of $40)
— Kindle for kids bundle with e-reader, black cover and two-year protection plan: $69.99 (total savings of $54.99)
Best gifts under $100 from Amazon's holiday gift guide:
— 7-inch Fire Tablet with Wi-Fi and 8GB: $49.99 (total savings not available)
— 5.5-inch Jitterbug smartphone for seniors by GreatCall: $74.99 (total savings of $5)
— Bluedio BS-2 mini Bluetooth portable wireless speakers with 3D surround sound system: $19.99 (total savings of $30)
— Tile Slim Bluetooth tracker: $28.97 (total savings not available)
— Remington F5-5800 electric shaver in black: $44.70 (total savings not available)
— 7-inch Pyle PLCM7200 backup camera and rearview monitor parking reverse system: $50.95 (total savings not available)
For more products under $100, go here.
Best home entertainment discounts from Amazon's holiday gift guide:
— 55-inch LG 4K Ultra HD smart OLED TV (2016 model): $1,797 (total savings of $2,202.99)
— Amazon Fire TV: $89.99 (total savings not available)
— 44-inch VIZIO SmartCast with 5.1 sound bar system (2016 model): $349.99 (total savings of $150)
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Welcome Letter From The Director
Dear Laurelwood Families & Friends,
I am extremely excited and honored to introduce myself as the Director at Camp Laurelwood. Many of you might know that I was the Assistant Director of Laurelwood in 2004-2005, but may not know that my mother attended CL along with many of my closest friends and family members. This is not just another job for me – it is my dream - not just to be back at sleepaway camp, but to be here, at Camp Laurelwood. I look forward to making "the Laurelwood Experience" the very best it can be for our campers, staff members, & families, and look forward continuing and growing Camp Laurelwood's proud, 81-year tradition of "Fun, Friends, Forever".
At Laurelwood we focus heavily on providing campers with age-appropriate, fun and enriching programs that include activities in sports, creative arts and outdoor education. By emphasizing staff leadership development each year, we see an even greater positive role-model impact on our staff and camper relationships, further enhancing the development of valuable life skills in our campers. In addition, by placing a greater emphasis on programming variety and development, we provide our campers the opportunity to expand their horizons, challenge themselves, find their true passion(s), and excel at the activities they are most interested in.
Through specialized curriculum planning, staff leadership development and survey feedback from our families (see below), we continue to create an even stronger athletic development program for our campers - encompassing focus, skill development, competition and fun. This year we are launching the all-new CLGL (Camp Laurelwood Gaga League) that will be played in one of our six gaga courts. Over the past two years, we have spent considerable time enhancing our program areas and facitlies with more robust programming as well, including Arts & Crafts, Drama, Music, Martial Arts, Nature and our Bonim program. (Check your email, our Facebook Page and our Website often for updates on our new and improved camp programming.)
Thank you so much for your help and I look forward to meeting you all. Should you have any questions, please contact me.
Ari Golub
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Next senior up on the blog is Julia! We had a great time at her deluxe (two location) session at Rollins and Kraft Azalea. Joining her was her mom, AND her pup! I love when seniors bring their puppies with them. As long as someone is there to take care of the dog, and you understand that dogs can be worse to pose than toddlers! Haha! Dad was able to swing by and pick up the pup and then the focus could go back to Julia 😉 She is gorgeous, and a total sweetheart. Not to mention, a natural in front of the camera. All made for a great shoot!
Here are a couple of sneak peeks from each of our locations:
The next session up on the blog is a two-fer! I met this sweet set of twins years ago, when their mom booked a family session. I think they were in 5th grade at the time. I was so honored that they wanted to come back to me this many years later for their senior photos! Now getting to this day was challenging. We had a couple of different reschedules due to our lovely hurricane season. But then the waiting paid off. We had an absolutely beautiful morning to shoot at the beach. Yes, it is a pain to wake up so early to get ready and all the way out to the beach before sunrise, but then you get a gorgeous morning, and it all is worth it! As a nice bonus, the waves were really kicking. So Sloan got the crashing waves photos she wanted.
Now, as a notice to other seniors (class of 2018), if you are wanting senior photos done that are more YOU, and you aren't on my calendar yet, NOW is the time! Most seniors have their senior photos done before the end of the calendar year. The reason is, the last half of the school year is crazy busy and it just flies by. Before you know it, you are planning prom and grad parties, and you still haven't had your portraits done yet! I actually start NEXT year's class in a couple of months. Now don't worry, I can still get you in, but I do need to get you on the schedule soon! Email me, text me, call me, whatever. Let's start talking about YOUR senior photos!
Now, back to the twins! Here are a few sneak peeks from our shoot:
The next family sneak peek up on the blog is a very special one. I have been friends with this couple before they were married. They have since moved away to TN, and have adopted 3 children! The baby is the newest to the family, so they wanted to celebrate her adoption, and come to Disney! This was kind of a last minute idea on mom's part, but I think she was able to pull it all off pretty well! Being that she hasn't had a toddler for a photoshoot before, she was a bit surprised. I've photographed many toddlers, so I knew that they aren't all about sitting nicely and smiling for the camera. Once they can walk/run, they are out of there! So most of the shoot is just me following them around capturing them in their natural way, and throwing family in around them, whenever possible (and shoot very quickly 😉 ). I think I was able to get some adorable shots of her alone, her with her brothers, and the entire family. Love them!
Here are their sneak peeks from the shoot at the Disney Resort:
Next senior up on the blog is the beautiful Lily! We had such a great time on her shoot at Rollins with Lily, her mom, her sister, and her friend. With that many girls at a shoot, we are bound to have a lot of fun! Our fun started bright and early when the entire entourage came over to my house to meet up with one of the make up artists I work with. After she was all glammed up, we hit the road and drove to Winter Park to do our shoot at Rollins College. Still my most requested location! And it is for good reason. It is a beautiful location!
Here are a few sneak peeks from our shoot:
Next senior up on the blog, is the beautiful Carolina! We had a great shoot out on Park Ave in Winter Park with her, her mom, and her sister. The tables had turned! Carolina joined her older sisters her "assistant" on her senior shoot with me a couple years ago, and now it was her turn! She is such a sweetheart, and such a natural in front of the camera. Made for a great shoot!
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About a month ago I invested in a new appliance. An ice cream maker. But not like the one you are thinking of, not the one I have sitting in the garage collecting dust. You know the one that requires you to walk down into your basement, scoop out a bunch of softener salt, carry it back upstairs, empty out your ice cube maker and then lug everything out into the garage to make the delicious treat you are yearning for...homemade ice cream. Nope. This beauty can sit on your counter top or store away in your cabinet. The canister stays in your freezer so it is always ready to make you a cold, creamy treat.
I found mine at Amazon.com The brand is deni and Amazon is the cheapest place we found it with free shipping. Target also carries it, but for $10.00 more.
So, as I was flipping through the recipes that came with the ice cream maker, my eyes landed on the one that would be my first, adapted of course to make it organic...Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream. Oh my! We all love this recipe. This recipe is not for the weak at chocolate heart. If you do not care for rich, silky, deep chocolate with loads of peanut butter flavor, this may not be your favorite. But stay tuned, I am working on a light homemade peach recipe. There's something for everyone here. :-)
Homemade Organic Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream
1 cup organic heavy whipping cream
1 cup organic half and half
1 cup sugar (from cane, not beet sugar)
4 oz. egg substitute
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla (not imitation)
1. Combine cocoa and sugar in a mixing bowl, processor (I used a food processor and it worked great) or blender and mix.
2. Blend in peanut butter and eggs.
3. Add cream, half and half and vanilla.
4. Beat well and chill thoroughly.
5. After it is well chilled remove canister from freezer and pour your chilled, liquid into the canister and make some ice cream! It took mine 26 minutes until the ice cream was finished.
I will say, for us, the recipe tasted better after we let it sit overnight in the freezer in an air tight glass storage bowl. I am thinking to add pretzels and maybe a few marshmallows to this recipe next time.


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Venus moves into Taurus April 1, so I figured I would share a recipe. I like to cook, but am not a huge baking type person and tend to avoid things I have to measure, roll, ice or cut little dinky shapes out of. This, though, is easy looks sort of peasant-y and countryfied and I am making it this afternoon to take on a picnic tomorrow to a place where we are going horse riding afterwards (poor horses…).
This is one of those cakes where everything just gets slopped together and thrown into a baking dish. The whole thing can then be unveiled on your picnic in all its rustic glory. Make sure you have some double cream or custard in the esky alongside the beers and tomato sauce and this cake will add some decadence to the simplest sausage sizzle.
Looks extra posh if dusted with icing sugar and dolloped with really good proper berry jam… but i can't usually be faffed.
Originally taken from Delicious Magazine (June 2008).
300 ml thickened cream
175g unsalted butter (chopped)
3 eggs (from happy free range pecking and clucking and scratching chooks)
2 cups plain flour
1 cup caster sugar
1tsp vanilla extract
3 green apples (peeled, cored, thinly sliced & tossed through some lemon juice)
300g frozen mixed berries (thawed)
Heat the oven to 180C & grease & paper a 32cmx22cm baking dish. Heat the cream & butter together in a pan over medium heat until just before it boils. Let it cool down a bit so it doesn't scramble your eggs.
Beat eggs and sugar together until thick and pale & then slowly add the cream & butter mix. Fold in the flour, vanilla & fruit & then slop it all into the pan.
Bake for 40mins or until golden and the skewer you poke into it comes out clean.


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Here is live proof the LIVETARGET Lures baitball is not a gimmick, Jerry put some sore lips on the hoggs in Central FL out of the Hobie Kayak …great fish and that bait looks fun to fish! Great Job, Jerry!
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Well, I'm back today with another fun Sneak Peek of February's shiny new Front Porch Kit from The Little Blue House. If you missed my peek yesterday, HERE'S a link so you can see for yourself how awesome this kit is.
Yesterday, I'm sure you could at least tell that my peeks were of scrapbook layouts. Today, I'm switching gears and showing a little snippet of a few of the cards I made using this kit.
SUSIE Q-TIP: Can you mix Gold + Silver? A definite YES! I think it helped to have differing textures too when I used them together here. Makes it even more cohesive. Design rules? What rules? It's about doing what makes you happy.


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Highly commended Federation of Small Business award for Film:NewForest
New Forest District Council has received 'Highly Commended' for their Film: New Forest project in the FSB (Federation of Small Business) Wessex Regional Local Authority Small Business Friendly Awards.
The award is for the 'Most Innovative Small Business Friendly programme, Campaign or Project'.
Delighted to receive the award on behalf of the project Cllr Barry Rickman, Leader of New Forest District Council, said (Monday 10 September): "A key element of the Film: New Forest project is supporting local businesses by attracting filming productions to this area.
"A location database has been set up, and we have a local crew and services database which productions often chose to access rather than bring staff with them. This means that local independent companies further benefit from the investment opportunities which this project brings about. This award recognises the great work that is being done as part of Film: New Forest to support our local economy"
Film and TV drama crews shooting on location can spend up to £40,000 per day in an area on local goods and services, and with the recent success of the New Forest being featured in ITV's 'Unforgotten' and Channel 4 documentary 'A Year in the New Forest', NFDC are seeking to expand their filming locations database.
Location owners and industry professionals can register their premises or services on the Film: New Forest website free of charge or attend the upcoming locations event being held at Careys Manor (Brockenhurst) next month (Thursday 11 October at 4.30pm).
More details or to book a place are at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/filmnew-forest-locations-event-crew-networking-evening-tickets-49595041103


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Famously known as the bean used in the much loved, oft disliked canned baked beans. These small, oval, white beans have a mild flavour and smooth and creamy in texture when cooked.
Use in salads, as breakfast beans, vegetable soups, and slow cooked dishes. Perfect for cassoulet
- Australian Grown
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Every Wednesday, PARC holds a casual run of about 5 miles (sometimes a bit longer) or walk of about an hour starting at the Lucie Stern Community Center in Palo Alto.
The route is rotated among several favorites. For the route schedule see the PARC Activity Calendar.
About 6:15pm, a brief club meeting is held during which new members are welcomed, race results are shared, and future races and club activities are announced. The run starts immediately following the announcements. PLEASE NOTE: The walk will start at 6:05 pm before the announcements. A similar route to the run will be followed.
After the Run
On most Wednesdays, club members gather after the run or walk for a meal or drinks.
For more information about the Wednesday Night Run or Walk, contact the run coordinator, Jose Pizano email@example.com
New Runners & Walkers
PARC wants to encourage all beginning runners and walkers and while we would never turn away anyone who wants to run or walk with us, we do suggest that anyone who is new to running or walking with the club should be able to run continuously for a half hour at around a 12 min/mile pace or walk up to 45 minutes. If you're not quite at that level yet, we recommend running at the 6pm Thurs. night run hosted by the Palo Alto Lulumenon store @ 432 Univerisity Ave. which is at a much more social pace. Note: PARC does not organize the Lululemon run, please contact them for more accurate information.
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Reduce costs by minimising software defects
Behaviour-driven development (BDD) is an aspect of Agile delivery. It is one way of improving code quality earlier in the development lifecycle.
It allows key stakeholders – including the business, testers and developers – to collaborate and communicate, helping to manage quality and drive out defects at an early stage. BDD also spearheads the drive to use new technologies and techniques, thus reducing time to market.


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Just as its name suggests, 'Lemon Lime' Nandina boasts a fresh, citrus hue that is perfect for adding dimension and offering a bright punch of interest to your landscape.
This attractive heavenly bamboo can be enjoyed year-round and is particularly striking when paired with complementary purple shades to highlight its unique, cheerful color.
Don't have a lot of space? 'Lemon Lime' Nandina is ideal for a container garden! Learn how to create a patio oasis with these helpful tips.
'Lemon Lime' Nandina is also great as a border or accent plant, and is disease and pest resistant. Discover why it's the perfect addition to your garden!
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What is a Firefighter?
A firefighter, also known as a fireman, is a highly skilled man or woman who works to combat and extinguish fires. They also take steps to prevent fires, act as emergency medical technicians (EMT) and investigate the causes of fires. A firefighter is almost always the first official "on the scene" of fires, car accidents, or other emergencies, which is why they are also sometimes called "first responders." Some firefighters are career professionals while others volunteer for duty within their communities.
What does a Firefighter do?
There are four primary responsibilities and duties - putting out fires, rescuing and caring for the sick and injured, working to prevent future fires, and investigating the sources of fires, especially in the case of potential arson.
Fighting fires is a firefighter's primary duty. After receiving notification that a fire is in progress, a firefighter will suit up in the appropriate safety gear before climbing aboard or driving one of several different types of fire trucks. Some of the trucks carry or pump water, some are "aerial ladder" trucks that raise ladders to the upper floors of buildings, and some are rescue trucks that transport fire victims to emergency medical centres.
After reaching the site, each firefighter works under a commanding officer and has a specific task to perform. Hose operators, for instance, connect hoses to fire hydrants and then direct the flow of water towards the fire while a pump operator controls the water flow. Those who guide the aerial ladders are known as tillers. Others are responsible for entering burning buildings to rescue potential victims. While all firefighters must have EMT certifications, some specialize in the task of stabilizing victims once they are brought out of the burning structure.
In the case of an automotive accident that does not involve a fire, a firefighter will use their EMT training to care for the injured and secure the scene before ambulances and police arrive. They also act as rescuers in the case of natural disasters such as tornadoes, tsunamis, and earthquakes. Firefighters treat victims of these disasters or search for the missing.
A firefighter also educates the public and works as an inspector to prevent fires. Inspectors ensure that local businesses meet fire codes and make sure fire escapes, alarms, and sprinkler systems are in place and are in good working order. Some firefighters are trained as investigators to locate the source of fires and find evidence if arson is suspected.
In addition to firefighting responsibilities, a firefighter must maintain fire apparatus and engage in regular drilling or training. They must also stay in excellent physical shape in order to endure the physical demands of their job.
What is the workplace of a Firefighter like?
With the exception of part-time volunteer firefighters, most first responders live and work in fire stations for extended periods of time. Shifts typically last for 24 hours, so that a full team is always present in the event of a fire. Monthly, a firefighter works between 9 and 11 total shifts. In addition, they work during holidays and weekends to ensure their community is safe from fire.
In the event of a natural disaster, a firefighter may work even longer hours in order to keep the public safe and rescue victims. Many of the situations they encounter are life-threatening; numerous firefighters have lost their lives while on the job. A volunteer firefighter will undergo the same risks, but typically will not live at the fire station and will only be called out when an emergency situation arises.
Firefighters are also known as:
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Economy | Energy | Environmentalism | Globalization
Daniel C. Esty is the Hillhouse Professor of Environmental Law and Policy at Yale University. He holds faculty appointments in both Yale's Environment and Law Schools. He also serves as the Director of the Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy (www.yale.edu/envirocenter) and the Center for Business & Environment at Yale.
Professor Esty is the author or editor of nine books and numerous articles on environmental policy issues and the relationships between environment and corporate strategy, competitiveness, trade, globalization, governance, and development. His recent prizewinning book, Green to Gold: How Smart Companies Use Environmental Strategy to Innovate, Create Value, and Build Competitive Advantage, argues that pollution control and natural resource management have become critical elements of marketplace success and explains how leading-edge companies have folded environmental thinking into their core business strategies.
Prior to taking up his current position at Yale, Professor Esty was a Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics (1993-94), served in a variety of senior positions on the US Environmental Protection Agency (1989-93), and practiced law in Washington, DC (1986-89).
Professor Esty spent the 2000-01 academic year as a Visiting Professor at INSEAD, the European business school in Fontainebleau, France. In 2002, he received the American Bar Association Award for Distinguished Achievement in Environmental Law and Policy for "pioneering a data-driven approach to environmental decision making" and developing the global Environmental Sustainability Index. He served four years as an elected Planning and Zoning Commissioner in his hometown of Cheshire, Connecticut. He sits on the Board of Directors of Resources for the Future and the Connecticut Fund for the Environment.
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Our Sponsors
A huge thank you to our sponsors without whom we could not stage the swim every year.
National Aquatic Centre
The NAC allow us to take over their pool each year for two days and provide world class facilities for our swimmers.
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Providers of Fresh & Prepared Produce to All Food Service Professionals, Ready Chef keep our swimmers fed with fresh fruit and drinks for all swimmers.
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Membership contributions from the Friends have helped make the LBJ Presidential Library a center of intellectual activity and community leadership by providing crucial support for special exhibitions, symposia and conferences, and a series of Evening With programs that bring distinguished speakers to the Library each year.
All members receive free admission to the LBJ Presidential Library's permanent and special exhibits, free admission to thirteen other presidential libraries, a monthly member eNewsletter, 10% discount in The Store at LBJ, and a personalized membership card.
To Attend Programs -- Members at the Individual level and above also receive invitations and free admission to our renowned Evening With lecture series.
Please click here to see a full list of membership levels and benefits.
Membership Expiration -- Your membership is valid for one year from the date of purchase. For instance, if you join on March 15, 2020, your membership is valid through March 15, 2021. Renewing a membership early adds one year to the current expiration date.
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released 1998 Lathkill Music Publishers (LMP019)
CALLANISH by Steve Marsh
Guitar solo
This major work, composed in 1998, was written at the request of one of my former students, Gary Spolding and is dedicated to him.
It has four movements, lasts around ten minutes and was inspired by the standing stones on the Isle of Lewis.
Situated off the west coast of Scotland, the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, is the home of the stone circle known as Calanais. This is made up of thirteen tall, slender stones with another stone in the middle of the circle (the tallest of them all at over fifteen feet in height). Inside the circle are the remains of a round cairn of a Neolithic type. In the same area are three other stone circles.
The four movements are named after each of these circles: Calanais; Cnoc Ceann aGharaigh; Cnoc Filibhir Bheag and Ceann Hulavig.
All Lathkill publications are now sold direct from Lathkill Music
Please visit the Lathkill site HERE to select your music and then click on "How to Purchase" or if you already know what you want you can go straight to the order form HERE


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We are known for our historic charm, offering attractively decorated, traditionally styled guest rooms and suites, all uniquely individualized! We have the best free hot breakfast buffet in Williamsport served daily from 6 a.m.-10 a.m., featuring 10 hot entree items in addition to cereals, yogurt, fresh fruit, breakfast breads, juices and coffee. The Genetti Taphouse located in the hotel serves dinner, room service and cocktails Monday-Saturday with live entertainment on the weekends.
In the summer months, you can enjoy our outdoor swimming pool with plenty of room to do laps, play and catch some rays. You and your family can even grill up some burgers on our outdoor grill area. You won't miss your workouts while you're on the road, our fitness facility is open 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. The hotel features 11,500 square feet of flexible meeting and event space comprised of two ballrooms and 4 breakout rooms, perfect for wedding receptions, class reunions, corporate meetings, and conferences and conventions!
No stay in Williamsport would be complete without checking out our wonderful downtown dining and shopping district, Millionaire's Row Historic District, the Little League International Headquarters and Museum and the Hiawatha Paddlewheeler.
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Final Profession: Those who trust in the Lord
Dear Sisters of our Congregation and our Priory, Sisters and Brothers of other Congregations, family and friends:
We give thanks to God!
The celebration of our Final Vows took place in a very quiet and attentive environment so the real presence of many Sisters of our Priory and the Sisters and Brothers of other Congregations, as well as our families and friends, were tuned in with the presence of those who make us feel their presence through prayer and the many letters and cards.
In fact, your prayerful presence touched us during the six months of our preparation. We were together on a daily basis, the three of us and Sr. Veronica Pietro from Argentina. We listened very carefully to the classes given to us in preparation for our Final Profession and which were so well prepared by our sisters from the Olinda Priory, namely: Sr. Hildegardis Nassen, Sr. Madalena Mendonça, Sr. Ursula Worringen, Sr. Lucida Schmieder and Mother Vania Maria Toscano, whom we thank with all our hearts for the time they dedicated to each one of us, including the time given for personal listening, guidance and prayer.
Thank you very much, especially dear Mother Angela for having accepted us to belong, throughout our lives, to this family of Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Tutzing. The day of our profession was the culmination of a God experience, which developed gradually and fortified us to give our lives. This experience started at the beginning of our Christian life with baptismal consecration.
The Eucharistic Celebration was presided by Fr. Emanuel d'Able do Amaral, Archabbot of São Sebastião Monastery in Bahia, concelebrated by Fr. Luis Pedro, Prior of S. Bento from Olinda, PE., Fr. Carlos Alberto de Holanda, Redemptorist, parish priest in Teresina - PI, Fr. Carlos Eduardo Pereira Santos from S. Felix Parish in Buíque-PE (pictured left), Fr. Bruno Carneiro, Chaplain of the Dorotéias Sisters (our neighbors), and Fr. Antonio Ferreira da Silva of Santa Clara's Parish in Tupanatinga-PE, (pictured right). We noted also the presence of Fr. Julio Miguel (Redemptorist) of the Nossa Senhora da Conceição Chapel in Ibura neighborhood, whose commitments caused a little bit of delay at Mass.
In addition to the Sisters of our communities of the Priory, and the others already mentioned, we also feel the strengthening and prayerful presence of many representatives of our Parish communities of origin. We thank the community groups of Ibura-Recife and the Parishes of Pesqueira and Buique who made a great effort to come, demonstrating zeal for our vocation, which was born in their midst.
Everything was so beautiful and significant that it's hard to describe. We can only be grateful.
The ceremony was touching for many persons. Some faces were filled with tears of emotion, that made us realized in us and in others, how much they were in concord with the God of life, the God Who calls His children to a life of total service of the Gospel among the people. Moreover, this has been clearly expressed in the song chosen for the 'Rite of Missionary Sending', which we want to repeat here in the form of prayer: "Lord, you called me from the midst of the people ... What I wanted more than anything ... help me to make my people happy."
With this letter and a few photos, we want to once again thank you all, and humbly ask you to continue to pray for us. Do not forget to join us on our journey, and do not forget to ask the Lord of the harvest to send new workers into His harvest that is so great and so lacking in young forces to announce the Good News of Salvation to the ends of the Earth.
With the cutting of the cake after lunch, followed by the party prepared by the sisters and members of the novitiate and juniorate, we sang in unison:
Give thanks to the Lord!
With this same thankful heart and recognition of His closeness and friendship, praise the Lord!
In Christ Jesus,
Sr. Maria Dione Belo de Oliveira OSB
Sr. Mychele Anne da Silva Menezes OSB
Sr. Maria Rosangela Freitas Silva OSB
Have a problem or question? How can we help or pray for you? Our Sisters are waiting to talk or hear from you! Please call (402)371-3438, email firstname.lastname@example.com or use the chat button on our website.


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Looking for something interesting to do with your Saturday? Legend Trail will be celebrating its 13th Annual Sports Day tomorrow, April 26th. Join fellow sports lovers for a day of fun, fitness and friendly competition. This year's Legend Trail Sports Day will feature an exciting lineup of activities, including hiking, tennis, golf and even pickleball!
Start your morning with an invigorating hike through the beautiful Sonoran Desert, or warm up with an electrifying match on the tennis court. There will later be a putting contest and a 9-hole golf tournament on the renowned Legend Trail golf course. Prizes will be awarded after each event, and participants can enjoy appetizers at the Cantina!
This year's event will also be the first to feature pickleball, Legend Trail's newest sport. After receiving tons of support from residents to install a temporary pickleball court, Legend Trail has begun to hold free-mini clinics for anyone wishing to learn the basics of the game. Pickleball is similar to tennis but is considered less physically demanding than other racquet sports.
If you wish to participate in any Legend Trail Sports Day activities, be sure to sign up. Legend Trail is a vibrant and active community that offers numerous amenities for its residents. Find Legend Trail homes that interest you today. You can browse our full inventory of listings by price, home type or subdivision. To schedule a showing of homes, please call (602) 791-0536.
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Trillium Properties, LLC
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There Are Many Misconceptions About the Birth Control Pill
Since its approval on May 9, 1960, the pill has become one of the most carefully studied medications in history. Although women's knowledge has significantly improved since the introduction of the pill, many pill myths still exist.Not understanding how the pill works and misusing it can lead to unwanted pregnancy. That is why it is important to learn what you can and ask questions of your doctor. By educating yourself, you can make a better choice about contraceptives. Here are some of the common pill myths and misconceptions.
1 The Pill Makes You Gain Weight
Does the birth control pill make you gain weight? It is a common question and one of the greatest myths about the pill. While some women seem to gain weight on the pill, research has shown no association between weight gain and birth control.The estrogen in the pill can make some women feel bloated, but this typically goes away. The progestin found in the pill may increase your appetite, which may result in weight gain if not counteracted with diet and exercise. Also, some women may experience water retention. This effect can often be reduced by switching to a lower dose pill.
Additionally, women often begin using the pill during a time of life that happens to coincide with weight changes. This may also contribute to the pill's unfair reputation for causing weight gain.
2You Should Take a Break From the Pill Once in a While
There's no medical reason for a healthy woman to take a break from using the pill.The pill can be taken consecutively for as long as you need it without any increased risk. However, doctors do advise reviewing contraceptive needs after 15 years of using the pill or at age of 35.The pill is one of the most effective contraceptives, so taking a break from it may increase your risk of getting pregnant if you're sexually active. In fact, it's possible to get pregnant immediately after going off the pill. Taking a break can also cause some of the side effects that can be felt when first starting the pill.
3 The Pill Is Not Safe and Can Cause Birth Defects
The birth control pill is one of the world's most researched and prescribed medications. Experts confirm that it is a safe and well-tolerated contraception method.As with any medication, certain health risks are linked to pill use, but serious side effects are rare. It is important that you discuss your personal and family medical histories with your doctor. Only they can help you decide if it's right for you.About 100 million women worldwide use the pill. For many women, their quality of life is better while taking the pill than when not. That's because the pill also provides health benefits beyond birth control. It can minimize PMS symptoms and help regulate your menstrual cycle, so you know exactly when you will have a period (known as a "withdrawal bleed").You can also use it to skip your period or choose an extended cycle pill designed to lower the number of periods you have each year. These pills are completely safe as well.
The pill has not been linked to any type of birth defects, even if accidentally taken during early pregnancy.
4 Long Term Pill Use Can Affect Fertility
There is no connection between taking the pill and infertility. Fertility can return almost immediately after stopping the pill, which is why it's important not to miss o.Some women may face a delay in becoming pregnant after stopping pill use. This is especially true for women who had irregular periods before starting it.Some of the confusion between the pill and infertility may actually be due to natural causes. Often, women using the pill delay childbearing until their late 30s, a time when fertility naturally begins to wane. Also, when you're not trying to get pregnant, you might be unaware of any natural fertility issues. They might only be discovered after stopping the pill.
5 All Birth Control Pills Are Basically the Same
There are different brands and varieties of birth control pills. They can contain different levels of hormones and may also supply different doses at various times throughout each pill pack cycle.
Oral contraceptives are classified as:
- Combination pills (contain estrogen and progestin)
- Progestin-only pills (contain progestin but not estrogen)
Each pill brand may affect a woman's body chemistry differently. They may also offer slightly different benefits and/or side effects. Discussing these concerns with your doctor will help them find a pill that fits you specifically.
6 Smokers and Overweight Women Cannot Use the Pill
If you smoke, it's important that you are honest with your doctor about it.Women who smoke have a higher risk, in general, of having a stroke. For women who are 35 and older, the combination of the pill along with smoking increases this risk, as well as the chance of developing blood clots. For these reasons, most doctors will not prescribe combination pills for smokers over 35. Even so, low dose combination pills and progestin-only pills are available and suitable for smokers. However, the pill is an unsafe method for women who are heavy smokers.Women who are overweight or obese may be at greater risk for oral contraceptive failure. That doesn't mean the pill is out of the question. Doctors can try to offset the lowered pill effectiveness by prescribing a slightly higher dose.Keep in mind though, that cardiovascular risk factors are increased with weight. In certain situations, this can make pill use unsafe.
7 The Riskiest Time to Miss a Pill Is in the Middle of the Pack
This myth reflects the idea that a woman's most fertile time is during days eight through 19 of a typical cycle. However, when you use the pill, you do not have a normal menstrual cycle. Since you do not ovulate, there is not a time when you are more fertile.If you use a "typical" 28-day (4-week) combination birth control pill pack, you need to take 7 consecutive days of active pills in order to prevent ovulation. You can then miss the last 7 days of the pill pack without the risk of ovulation or pregnancy. This is what occurs during the placebo/reminder pill week of a cycle: no ovulation means no egg for a sperm to fertilize and no chance of becoming pregnant.The first week (week 1) of taking pills is the most critical. It is less risky to miss pills in the middle of a pack (weeks 2 and 3).
The most unsafe time to forget a pill is at the beginning of the pack or at the very end. If you forget to start your next pack on time, it extends the pill-free/placebo week past 7 days.Women who miss pills near the end of their pack may mistakenly think that it doesn't matter since they are about to have their period. Missing pills at the end of week 4 may mean that you have not taken the pills needed to accumulate enough hormones and stop ovulation during the next month.
8 The Only Use for the Pill is for Contraception
Today's pill options are definitely not your mother's pill! The pill (as well as other hormonal options like the Patch, Mirena IUD, Depo Provera, and NuvaRing) may provide health benefits in addition to preventing pregnancy. Some women use the pill solely for these non-contraceptive advantages.
Examples of the pill's health benefits include:
- More regular periods and the ability to control the timing of your period.
- Stopping ovulation pain
- Reducing menstrual cramps
- Lowering the risk of anemia which can result from having heavy periods.
- Minimizing PMDD symptoms
Additionally, pill use can provide protection against:
- Excess facial and body hair
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Acne
- Non-cancerous breast growths
- Ovarian cysts and cancer
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Osteoporosis
- Menstrual migraines
9 Women Over 35 Can't Use the Pill and Teens Need Permission
Healthy women with normal blood pressure, no increased risk of heart attack or stroke, and who don't smoke can often use lower-dose pills until menopause. The pill may be especially beneficial for perimenopausal women in their mid-to-late 40s who are having heavy or irregular periods.A doctor's prescription is the only way to get the pill. In general, a doctor doesn't need a parent's permission to prescribe the pill to a teenager, though this can vary with state laws. A teen would have to show the doctor that she understands the risks and benefits of this decision.
Pill use has been proven to be both safe and effective in teens, as are IUDs and implants. However, starting the pill is a big decision, so teens may first want to discuss it with a parent or trusted adult.
10 The Pill Causes Different Types of Cancer
This is a common myth that is not entirely true for most women. Generally speaking, using the pill does not increase your overall cancer risk.The pill can actually have a protective effect against certain types of cancers. For women who are at average risk for cancer, the pill may reduce the risk of ovarian, endometrial, and colorectal cancers. The research remains limited for women who have a higher risk of cancer due to family history.Some research does show slightly increased risks for other cancers, including breast, cervical, and liver cancers.Breast cancer risks are dependent on many factors related to hormones, not just birth control. When you first menstruated and your age at menopause, along with the age of your first pregnancy or not having children can all increase hormones, which can increase breast cancer risk.Higher cervical cancer risk has been associated with long-term use of contraceptives as well. However, after stopping the pill, the risks generally decrease over time.The effects on liver cancer risks are not as well defined. Studies looking into this association with the pill are contradictory.
A Word From Verywell
As we've demonstrated, many of the myths associated with the birth control pill do not apply to every woman. Every one of us is different and only you and your doctor can determine whether or not the pill (and which pill) is right for you. Be sure to ask your doctor any questions you have and discuss your concerns.
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