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This is not some cutesy geopolitical metaphor about the way forward for European royals. It's a literal description.
This is not some cutesy geopolitical metaphor about the way forward for European royals. It's a literal description.
Yes, nobody at the White House would ever have thin skin
What Bolton could testify to
President Trump told his national security adviser in August that he wanted to continue freezing $391 million in security assistance to Ukraine until officials there helped with investigations into Democrats including the Bidens, according to an unpublished manuscript by the former adviser, John R. Bolton.
The president's statement as described by Mr. Bolton could undercut a key element of his impeachment defense: that the holdup in aid was separate from Mr. Trump's requests that Ukraine announce investigations into his perceived enemies, including former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and his son Hunter Biden, who had worked for a Ukrainian energy firm while his father was in office.
The faux-trial
A true professional
This is what counts as a good showing for Trump's popularity
President Trump's approval rating has climbed to match the highest of his presidency, boosted by majority approval of his economic stewardship even as Americans remain deeply divided on whether the Senate should remove him from office, according to a Washington Post-ABC News poll.
The Post-ABC poll finds 44 percent of Americans approve of Trump's overall job performance and 51 percent disapprove. While views of Trump remain negative, Trump's approval rating is significantly improved from his 38 percent mark in late October.
A 56 percent majority approves of Trump's handling of the economy, up 10 percentage points from September and his strongest rating on his marquee issue since entering office. By contrast, 39 percent approve of Trump's handling of his impeachment, while 50 percent disapprove.
Bernie Sanders is doing very well among local unions
Most national unions haven't picked a favorite yet in the Democratic presidential primary. It's been a boon for Bernie Sanders. Rather than harming Sanders, a longtime labor ally who has promised to work to double union membership as president, the reluctance to offer endorsements at the national level has enabled more progressive-minded local unions and labor groups to come out in force for the Vermont senator.
Sanders has already racked up 11 labor endorsements, more than any of his Democratic rivals, most of which are from local, regional and statewide unions. And some are among the most powerful labor organizations in early-voting and Super Tuesday states.
What Trump called "headaches"
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First present of the day. Cheerleaders!
Slinkies are madness!
These are some weird grow-in-water things that take three days to become giant. We've been checking their bathtub progress every few hours.
Playing cards, What?!
The bongos are in this year's top five presents. My ears are sorry.
Mom, did you get me clothes again? (Santa always gets all the credit).
Batteries not included.
This face.
Top present. Easy Bake Oven. I have a whole video. Hilarious.
This will never be used as a basketball hoop. Ever.
They still make furbies?
Binoculars were a huge hit.
This cheapo flyer disc thing has already been lost. And they've been looking for it. Because it's also one of their faves.
Okay, I lied. This is the ONLY time the hoop was used for its original purpose.
Happy holidays, everyone.


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Global Activism: Helping Street Kids In Uganda
We first spoke with Molly MacCready Heineman in 2008 about how she started helping street kids in Uganda. Her work led her to create the Child Restoration Outreach Support Organization (CROSO).
She joined us again to update us on how she started out helping one child to now supporting 15 scholars through school.


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The Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF), member of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, says it has recently approved a grant of US $551,386 for a project with Mobile Money Guyana(MMG), that will create access to formal money transfer and payments for at least 10,000 domestic remittance-sending clients that live in remote, underserved areas in Guyana's regions 4, 6, 9, and 10 ...Read More »
Daily Archives: August 6, 2015
Guyana will start collecting money from the first barrel of oil drawn
by Zena Henry With the significant oil find offshore Guyana, many persons have questioned the contract between Guyana and United States-based oil giant Exxon Mobil, hoping that the country will get what it deserves. However, at this point the government seems quite satisfied with the current agreement between the two entities. Minister of State Raphael Trotman told Demerara Waves Wednesday ...Read More »
BOSAI, union agree to cut working hours instead of retrenchment
Major unrest in Linden was Thursday averted after the Chinese-owned bauxite company, BOSAI Minerals, agreed to reduce the number of hours rather than retrench 37 workers, according to Company Secretary Retired Major General Norman Mc Lean. Mc Lean said National Association of Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Employees (NAACIE) and the management of BOSAI have reached agreement for the workers to stay ...Read More »
Bosai workers protest, demand explanation for possible retrenchment
by Zena Henry Bauxite workers attached to the Chinese-owned bauxite company, Bosai Minerals, are demanding an explanation from the company about why it pland to fire almost 50 staffers. Scores of workers, mainly from the company's mining pits, armed themselves with placards this morning protesting the stated retrenchment. According to the Guyana Bauxite and General Workers Union's Leslie Gonsalves, workers ...Read More »
Small Business, Regional Trade Fairs this year; GuyExpo planned for 50th Independence
The Ministry of Business on Thursday announced that there would be no GuyExpo this year, but plans are in train for a "special version" to cooincide with Guyana's 50th Independence Anniversary next year. In a statement, the Business Ministry said the decision was also taken to hold a Small Business Expo in November, 2015. Government has also signaled its intention ...Read More »
Another political appointee sues govt for breach of contract
Zulficar Mustapha, former Head, Community Relations Liason Officer Region Six (6), is moving to the court to claim $1.7 million for what he is saying was the wrongful termination of his contract. A Writ of Summons containing the details of Mustapha's claim was filed yesterday and the Attorney General (AG), Basil Williams, has ten days in which to enter an ...Read More »
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by Zena Henry Finance Minister Winston Jordan has categorically denied claims by a pro-opposition newspaper that government intends to approve hefty travel allowances and he warned that former government ministers who have not cleared theirs would have them deducted from their salaries or pensions. The former government themselves could come in for some inconvenience since according to Jordan a significant ...Read More »
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Amid the rising incidence of suicide, Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan on Thursday called for the decriminalization of attempted suicide and the locking away of poisons from persons prone to taking their own lives. "Guyana should move toward the decriminalization of attempted suicide. I would like to hear the arguments from the other side to hear why it would remain ...Read More »


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Kevin & Kimberly were in fall of last year. Their ceremony was held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Downers Grove followed by a reception at Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel.
Please check out a few of my favorite photos and a slideshow.
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Gown: Bella Bianca Bridal Couture
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Invitations: Rachel Lizabeth Designs
Flowers: Avant Gardenia
DJ: Spin
Cake: Sweet Food Chicago
Videography: Amor in Motion


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New York City education officials are developing more than a dozen new standardized tests, but in a sign of the times, their main purpose will be to grade teachers, not the students who take them.
Elementary school students would most likely take at least one or two additional tests every year, beginning in the third grade. High school students could take up to eight additional tests a year, and middle school students would also have extra tests. These would be in addition to the state English, math and Regents exams that students already take.
The exams, which would begin rolling out as early as next academic year, are being created as part of a statewide overhaul of how teachers are evaluated. Under a law passed last year that helped the state win $700 million in a federal grant competition, known as Race to the Top, each school district must find a way to evaluate teachers on a scale from "ineffective" to "highly effective," with teachers facing potential firing if they are rated ineffective for two years in a row.
Under the law, 40 percent of a teacher's grade will be based on standardized tests or other "rigorous, comparable" measures of student performance. Half of that should be based on state tests, and half on measures selected by local districts. The remaining 60 percent is to be based on more subjective measures, including principal observations.
Most districts will not create their own standardized tests, an expensive process that requires considerable expertise. The state does not require them to do so, instead permitting districts to set academic goals for teachers, broadly defined.
But New York City, which has made standardized tests a centerpiece of its school reform efforts, is pushing ahead. The city schools system is planning to use up to one-tenth of its $256 million share of the federal grant money for as many as 16 new standardized exams to cover science, math, social studies and English in the 3rd through 12th grades.
City officials want their tests to be different from the mostly multiple choice tests the state uses. A proposal given to testing companies for bids in April asks that the exams be based around tasks, like asking students to progress through a multistep math problem, modify a science experiment to get a different result, or write a persuasive essay. They should also reflect the more rigorous Common Core academic standards that New York and other states have adopted.
"How do you create an additional assessment that is actually going to strengthen instructional practice, rather than divert time away from instruction?" said Shael Polakow-Suransky, the city's chief academic officer. "That is what we set out to solve."
Despite the city's optimism, the prospect of more tests, particularly ones that will have a direct influence on teachers, is causing dismay among those who believe that students already spend too much time preparing for exams and not enough on the broader goals of education, like social and emotional development.
"We are not focusing on teaching and learning anymore; we are focusing on collecting data," said Lisa B. Donlan, a parent in Manhattan who has advocated against standardized testing.
Many tests, according to the latest thinking of the department, would be given in two parts — a pre-test early in the year, and a post-test at the end, to gauge how much the student learned from a teacher. Proposals from companies were due May 9.
Daniel Koretz, a professor of education and a testing expert at Harvard University, expressed concern with the proposed design of the new tests. "When you give kids complicated tasks to do, performance tends to be quite inconsistent from one task to the next," Dr. Koretz said. That makes it hard to use the test to draw broader conclusions about how much a student is learning, unless the test is long enough to include many tasks, he said.
Other states, including Kentucky, tried similar tests, Dr. Koretz said, but abandoned them, partly because they could not compare results from year to year. Teachers were also having their students practice the particular skills they knew would be tested, meaning the exam was measuring test preparation, not necessarily broader learning, which became an issue in New York's state standardized tests.
"The evidence is strong that you can inflate scores on performance tasks," he said, urging that the city at least try out the tests for a year or two before they count for teachers.
The city has not worked out how it will measure student progress in subjects like art or physical education, a challenge the state is also facing. It has not yet asked the teachers' union to weigh in on what the tests will be, surprising union officials, because their consent is needed under the teacher evaluation law before the exams can be used.
"Before you start spending all this money on this, if you don't want to waste it, you have to come to an agreement with us," said Michael Mulgrew, the president of the United Federation of Teachers.
Mr. Polakow-Suransky said each test would most likely last a class period or two, and ideally be similar to a regular classroom assignment. Teachers, knowing that up to 20 percent of their annual rating would depend on how well their students do, might teach to these tests, but because they test higher-order thinking skills, that could actually strengthen instruction, he said.
If the union approves, and testing companies can act quickly, the city wants to introduce the tests in 100 schools next academic year, 500 the following year and almost all of city's nearly 1,700 schools by 2013-14. It has begun a pilot at 11 struggling schools already receiving federal assistance.
At Chelsea Career and Technical High School in Manhattan, where teachers tried out an algebra exam, Margaret Glendis, the math assistant principal, said she liked what she saw — an hour-and-a-half test with only five multipart problems, each of which got harder in gradual steps.
Rather than testing content alone, Ms. Glendis said, "it's about the kid being brave enough to tackle something when they don't know where they are going to end up."
She did not tell students that the main reason for these tests was to grade the teachers, nor did teachers at Flushing High School in Queens, which tested four sample exams.
Mr. Polakow-Suransky encouraged transparency between teachers and students when they are administered for real. "I don't think that it should be a secret that part of how teachers are evaluated is how kids' learning goes in their class," he said.


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The Challenge for Mario Draghi at the European Central Bank
4 Nov
How a Lender of Last Resort Could Reassure Global Markets
Nicolas Jabko
NICOLAS JABKO is associate professor of political science at Johns Hopkins University and at Sciences Po-Paris.
November 4, 2011
The anxiety surrounding the G-20 meeting in Cannes this week only deepened when Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou called for a popular referendum on the debt agreement reached between his country and its foreign lenders, placing the deal in jeopardy. Although Papandreou soon called off the vote, fears of a Greek default highlighted a critical transition at the top of Europe's banking system. The accession of Mario Draghi, the former governor of the Bank of Italy, to the presidency of the European Central Bank will help decide how the Europeans will address the fundamental problems at the root of the current debt predicament.


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Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Book Review: "Girl Before a Mirror" by Liza Palmer
Published: January 27, 2015
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
Source: TLC Book Tours
An account executive in a Mad Men world, Anna Wyatt is at a crossroads. Recently divorced, she's done a lot of emotional housecleaning, including a self-imposed dating sabbatical. But now that she's turned forty, she's struggling to figure out what her life needs. Brainstorming to win over an important new client, she discovers a self-help book—Be the Heroine, Find Your Hero—that offers her unexpected insights and leads her to a most unlikely place: a romance writers' conference. If she can sign the Romance Cover Model of the Year Pageant winner for her campaign—and meet the author who has inspired her to take control of her life—she'll win the account.
For Anna, taking control means taking chances, including getting to know Sasha, her pretty young colleague on the project, and indulging in a steamy elevator ride with Lincoln Mallory, a dashing financial consultant she meets in the hotel. When the conference ends, Anna and Lincoln must decide if their intense connection is strong enough to survive outside the romantic fantasy they've created. Yet Lincoln is only one of Anna's dilemmas. Now that her campaign is off the ground, others in the office want to steal her success, and her alcoholic brother, Ferdie, is spiraling out of control.
To have the life she wants-to be happy without guilt, to be accepted for herself, to love and to be loved, to just be—she has to put herself first, accept her imperfections, embrace her passions, and finally be the heroine of her own story.
My Thoughts:
It has only been in the last year or so that I discovered Liza Palmer and I've enjoyed how she is willing to dig into deeper issues than many contemporary writers. When I read the synopsis of this novel, I will admit that it did sound a little light, but I figured that Palmer would be able to go deeper than first appearances. I do believe that Palmer tried to flesh this plot out as much as possible. Unfortunately, the pieces of this book just didn't fit together as well as I would have liked.
There were definitely positives to this book. I thought Anna was a well drawn character and I did relate to her and all her issues. Palmer was successful in creating a realistic character in Anna and she is worthy of her own book.
Palmer's writing style does shine--she can deal with tough issues and still throw out a biting line of dry humor. If someone was looking for a book to bridge from "chick lit" to something a little heavier, I would recommend one of Palmer's books and, in that area, this book fits the bill.
But here's where the trouble started for me. There are a lot of pieces to the plot of this book, which in itself if not necessarily a bad thing. However, I never felt like the pieces all came together as we should. For example, a big chunk of this book revolves around Anna and Sasha trying to set up a marketing campaign for a body wash and, to do this, they are somehow enlisting some male romance cover models. The theme of the campaign is "Just Be." Folks, I have absolutely no idea how this works. I think the gist is that women are all great the way they are and they should "just be." Okay, then, what is with the male models and how does that fit in? I tried over and over again while reading this book and I could never come up with any idea of what this campaign is.
Anna's relationship with Lincoln could work, but it really just feels shoe-horned into this book. I think that Lincoln could have fit well with Anna and her "issues," but there was something--and it may have been the fact that the relationship starts as a one- (or three-) night stand while Anna is staying at a hotel for a Romance Novelists convention--that was just too cliche and I couldn't completely buy it.
Then, in the midst of all this, we have Anna's addict brother--an issue that just sort of pops up on you-- and her toxic friends. All these floating pieces really kept me from enjoying this book the way I wish I had.
I'm the first to admit that I'm a critical reader and my experience with this book may have been negatively impacted by that. Other readers may not have the issues that I did with this book. I still consider my self a fan of Liza Palmer, but this one just didn't work for me.
Liza Palmer is the author of the international bestseller Conversations with the Fat Girl, as well as Seeing Me Naked, A Field Guide to Burying Your Parents, and More Like Her. An Emmy-nominated writer, she lives in Los Angeles, California, and is hard at work on her next novel and several film and television projects.
Find out more about Liza at her website and connect with her on Twitter and Facebook.
I received a copy of this book in return for an honest review. I received no other compensation for this post.
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From doing their own shopping to having wardrobe malfunctions and even being caught taking selfies - these 17 photos prove the celebs really ARE just like us.
Although, does he not know that you can now just use contactless? Come on, Niall... this is the 21st century. Picture: Twitter
Most of our first dates start in Nando's... and it's clearly no different if you're a pop superstar! A source told The Mirror, " A source shared: "Pro picked Rita up and she seemed really excited to be heading out with him. They had a friendly kiss in the car before heading off." Who doesn't love a butterfly chicken with spicy rice and a side of halloumi?! Picture: KP Pictures
Whereas you might catch the likes of Harry Styles and Cara Delevingne stumbling out of the Chiltern Firehouse or other super exclusive club in the early hours of the morning, you're more likely to catch Sam Smith somewhere much more accessible. He was spotted at The Eagle club in Vauxhall, London, in January 2016. Apparently entry's only £6, so you might be able to grab a selfie with the 'Stay With Me' star!
Pharrell turned up at the Sprint Sound Sessions with a tiny spot… and later on in the night he was sporting a Mickey Mouse plaster to conceal it. We'll lend you our concealer next time, Pharrell - everyone gets a spot at the worst possible time!
Rih may be a global megastar with a team of people to look after her, but there are times when even she has to pop to Whole Foods herself to pick out her own groceries - how else are you going to get exactly what you want, eh? Picture: Splash
Sometimes you just need to see if your hair is on point, and without a mirror to hand your iPhone is the next best thing. Picture: Splash
Who knew Lucky Charms used to be off limits for KPez? She posted this pic alongside the caption, "My own mother surprised me today by going against her parental sugar cereal restrictions (and some strange religious ideas/see my life bio) by sending me this surprise via fed ex all the way from California! All these years of Lucky Charm deprivation was worth this moment that makes me not feel so homesick. Well played mom." Picture: Instagram
James McVey is man enough to post up his pampering routine - we LOVE a good face mask! Picture: Instagram
The supermodel doesn't have lackeys to drag her luggage around for her, which makes us feel marginally better about how much we packed for our two week holiday to Tenerife. Picture: Splash
We've all rocked an attractive shade of lobster red at one time or another, Sam! Just get that aftersun on it, stat!
Mrs Fernandez-Versini loves to embrace the barefaced look just as much as we do - and she looks damn good for it, too!
Luckily most of ours are in less public places than on stage in front of thousands of people - but the stars get sick too! Picture: Splash
These boys are tired from a hectic promotional or touring schedule whereas we're just knackered because we were up til 3am watching Netflix on a school night, but taking a nap in the middle of the day is ESSENTIALLY the same whether you're a pop star or just a normal person. Picture: Instagram
We've totally had to be told by colleagues that our trousers have a hole in them or that our skirts are tucked into our tights - these things happen, even when you're a singing superstar like Jessie J. Picture: Instagram
We've lost count of the amount of times we have face planted while trying to style out the fact our ankles are killing us in ridiculously high heels. Even Lady Gaga knows you need to always have a mate on hand to hold on to if you're tackling pavements or cobbles in heels. Picture: Getty
Sometimes you just have to flip your own burgers and chargrill those chicken drumsticks yourself, despite being one half of one of the richest couples on earth.
We've avoided going down to caddy, but if there's a chance we could bump into a member of One Direction, we're suddenly REALLY into golf. Picture: Getty
We're not entirely sure what 'rocket' actually is, we feel your pain, Sam. Picture: Flynet
Stay in school, kids - you too could have a photo this cool on your mantelpiece. Picture: Leeds Metropolitan University
We LOVE how close Hazza is to his mum - and everyone loves a selfie, after all! Picture: AnneStyles Instagram
There's literally nothing better than putting on your onesie and pulling an all-nighter with your best mates, cheesy movies and a lot of snacks. #Heaven
How did she manage to find a carriage that empty, that's what we want to know! Picture: Instagram
You've just got to let those tears out! Zayn's not afraid to have a little weep when he gets overcome with emotion - and neither are we. Picture: Twitter
Bad hair days happen to the best of people - going to bed with damp hair is one way to guarantee your hair will stick out at all angles and none of them will be good. Picture: Instagram
It's advisable not to talk to us until we have downed at least two cups of coffee in the morning - and it looks like Tay Tay relies on a nice Starbucks pick me up from time to time too. Picture: Instagram
There's nothing like some quality time with your four legged friend, especially when you're getting some fresh wire an exercise too. Picture: Splash


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My name is Sara. I'm a Mother. Wife. TV and Film Maker. Landscape Freak. Writer. Since age 10, I've battled the beast of excess weight.
Eventually, I tipped the scale at well over 200 pounds. It was a painful awakening and I decided it was time to get radical. Over the years I've done every diet program imaginable. You name it, I've tried it. And I lost, then gained, then lost more, then gained more. Then, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that makes it even harder to lose weight, and in fact led me to the biggest weight gain of my life (higher than when I was pregnant with either of my children).
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I never wanted to look in the mirror and see that 100 pounds again. EVER. I needed a permanent weight loss solution and I needed it fast.
I came up with a plan and decided to give it 7 days. And I never looked back. In the first 8 weeks I lost 26 pounds. An absolute miracle for me. And Now? I'm 80 pounds Down and Done with 20 pounds to go!
So why is this time different?
It started with research: I needed to understand why my body seemed to be fighting me all my life around losing weight. Why was my eating so out of control after 6pm? Is it possible to end food cravings? How do hormones play into the whole weight loss equation? And why was this the ONE goal that continued to illude me?
None of the weight loss programs ticked all the boxes for me. I wanted to do this without spending several hundred dollars, without medication, with REAL food, no powdered drinks or cleanses or crazy starvation plans. And, I wanted a PERMANENT solution.
I read a lot about how sugar and flour were doing more than just adding calories to my diet (thank you Dr. Robert Lustig) and about how clear and unambiguous rules make changing habits much easier. One day I came across an article that was an Oprah "A-Ha" moment… Roy Baumeister, author of Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength, was interviewed in this Atlantic Monthly article….
"Bright lines help self-control. Obviously they are a metaphor, and the opposite metaphor is the slippery slope. Again, the unconscious works best with clear, explicit, unambiguous rules and plans. So a resolution to lose some weight is not that easy to follow. It is much easier to follow a plan that says no potato chips, fries, or ice cream…." – Roy Beaumeister
So I came up with a plan to permanently end cravings, and was able to stay within the lines, using four rules.
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Wow, she's now five weeks old today! I can't even begin to explain the amount of love we have for her…and how excited we are to begin this journey into parenthood. I also have a whole new appreciation for the female body! From pregnancy to nursing, my body continues to surprise me with the ancient wisdom it holds.


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Birthday cake for a cute little 3 year old. This cake was special to me because Britney's grandparents moved to Bolivia about 1 month ago and she hasn't been taking the change very well. For the cupcakes I used Hello Kitty rings as the toppers because, you know, a little girl's Hello Kitty party isn't the same without some girly jewelry to wear!
I handmade/drewthe Hello Kitty face. Everything on the cake is edible—except the cupcake rings.
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Cholesterol Lowering Drugs May Prevent Dementia
Statins, a class of drugs used to lower cholesterol in people at risk of heart disease, may also be effective in preventing Alzheimer's disease and other dementias according to a new report published in the July 29 edition of the peer-reviewed medical journal Neurology.
The research comes out of the University of Michigan and involved the study of 1,674 elderly Mexican-Americans from Sacramento, California. At the beginning of the 5-year study none of the participants showed signs of dementia or cognitive impairment. A total of 130 participants had developed dementia or impaired cognitive ability by the end of the study while 452 (27%) of the participants had taken statins during the study period.
After adjusting the results for risk factors such as a history of a stroke or diabetes, smoking, and years of education, the researchers found that the participants who took statins had an impressive 48% reduction in the probability of developing dementia or cognitive impairment compared to the participants who did not take statins.
The study comes on the back of recent studies that have found that statins taken after the onset of dementia have little effect on the progression of the disease. According to lead researcher Mary Haan of the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Michigan, while statins may not slow the progression of dementia, they may be effective as a preventative measure against the disease.
Statins work by increasing the production of LDL-receptors in the body which leads to a direct reduction in LDL cholesterol levels. It is thought that high cholesterol levels in the blood, and diets containing large amounts of cholesterol trigger an inflammatory response in the body that can cause oxidative stress in the brain leading to an increased risk of dementia. Scientific studies attempting to link cholesterol to dementia have produced conflicting results however with some studies finding no link at all between the two. It is possible that statins reduce dementia risk through some unknown mechanism that is unrelated to statins cholesterol lowering abilities.
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You come home from work, open the door and are immediately greeted by an exuberant dog leaping and jumping all over you. Sound familiar? If it does, you are not alone. Jumping is a common behavioral issue that many dog owners face. In this month's installment of "Why Does My Dog Do That?" we will look at both why this happens as well as tips for how you can address it.
Jumping 101
Dogs jump for a variety of reasons. To begin with, jumping is a behavior that puppies learn from their moms. When they are very young, mom brings her litter small amounts of food. The puppies learn to jump up and lick mom's face to get her to drop the food. In addition, licking the face is a sign of being submissive to mom and a natural form of greeting. When your dog becomes part of the family "pack" they greet you as the leader with the same greeting as mom, a lick on the face. Only in this case, your mouth is much higher off the ground, causing them to jump.
Another reason dogs jump is they may have a lot of pent up energy and are over excited when you come home or people come to visit. Have you ever felt elated seeing a family member or friend you haven't seen for years? Or imagine how it would feel to win the lottery . . .YOU may be the one jumping for joy. For your dog, every time you come home feels like they've won the lottery and they just can't contain their excitement.
Thirdly, your dog may jump on guests because they have stress or a lack of confidence. In this case the dog is jumping in an attempt to regain control or dominance over the new comer. Think of it as a dog's way of telling someone who's boss. Whatever the reason, if not addressed properly, jumping can become a behavioral issue. Nobody wants to have their clothes torn by claws or see grandma knocked down by Rover.
Redirecting Behavior
The best way to address problem jumping is to redirect their behavior. Trainer Ian Dilworth recommends two different solutions. The first is to adjust how you greet your dog at the door. "If you shower your dog with affection when you first get home AND they are jumping at the same time, you are in fact rewarding them for jumping. The best thing you can do is wait until your dog calms down before you greet them. Otherwise, they think you want them to jump." This is especially true with puppies. A lot of people don't address puppy jumping because they think it is cute. But this is a mistake. Ian reminds us, "The reality is that it may be cute now, but it could turn into much worse behavior when they grow up. They could knock people down or unintentionally scratch them demanding attention.
The second solution is a great option for when your dog jumps on guests or other family members. "When your dog greets people, have them on a leash and collar. Make sure guests wait until your dog is calm and sitting before they pet them. It is ok if it takes 5 minutes. They can't jump and sit at the same time. Your dog needs a job other than attacking the door with craziness. You don't want to reward anxiety because it will then turn into more extreme unwanted behavior." Giving your dog a task such as sitting, redirects their attention and energy and makes saying hello a much more pleasant experience for your dog and your guests.
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Good posture is vital for an attractive appearance as well as overall health. In fact, forward head and neck posture, also known as hyperkyphotic posture, can result in muscle strain, fatigue, arthritis, pinched nerves, back pain and headaches. Spending just a few minutes each day performing simple posture exercises can help reduce forward neck posture and soon have you looking and feeling your best.
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Begin by standing with your body in proper alignment. Jeanne Markusic, a Cleveland Clinic physical therapist, says to stand correctly you should have your feet shoulder-width apart. Your thigh muscles should be elongated. Your knees should not be locked. Your tailbone should be slightly tucked down so that you do not have an arched back, but you should have a little hollow to the lower back. You should lift the breastbone at the same time you allow your shoulder blades to move down in back. Make sure your chin is level. The highest point of your body should be the top back area on your head. Relax the neck and jaw muscles.
Next, with your arms hanging along side your body, roll your shoulders back and down, squeezing your shoulder blades together. Your hands should rotate outward. Move your chin straight back toward your neck, but do not bend the head forward. Hold this position for 20 to 30 seconds. It's helpful to do this exercise two to three times throughout the day.
Doorway Exercise
The doorway exercise involves standing in a doorway with elbows bent and your hands and arms against the door frame. Then allow yourself to fall forward into the door frame for one minute, supporting yourself with your hands and arms still positioned on the door frame. Relax and repeat. This exercise is especially beneficial in stretching the fascia (fibrous tissue layers) component, writes chiropractor Warren Hammer, M.S., D.C., of the Dynamic Chiropractic website.
Chin Glide
The chin glide is a simple but effective exercise for improved neck and head posture. To perform this exercise, stand up straight. Slowly glide your chin back approximately 1/2 to 1 inch, until you feel mild tension. Do not allow your chin to tilt. You may want to hold your finger against your chin initially and then move your chin back from your finger. Hold for five to 10 seconds, and repeat three to four times.
Backward Resistance Exercise
To do the backward resistance exercise, place your hands behind your head, fingers interlocked, elbows pointing out. Gently push your hands forward at the same time that you push your head backward in order to create resistance. Maintain your head in proper alignment while feeling the resistance of the hands. Hold for five to 10 seconds. Repeat three times.
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I finally got to watch a tape of the show. I don't know when I'll get a copy -- I have to wait for the convenience of the people who taped it, and they don't seem to be in much of a hurry. But these were some of my impressions:
I talk really funny. I don't really know how to explain it—it's sort of an exaggerated California accent, but different. It's really weird—I don't think I've ever heard anyone talk quite the same way. I guess I have to work on losing that, or at least toning it way down. And I'd probably sound better if I talked more from my chest. But at least I was plenty loud enough and didn't mumble, which were two potential problems.
"It's not easy being big" got good laughs all the way through. The line I stole from R, "I bet you're really good at miniature golf," got one of the biggest. Thanks R. But in the bit about the supermarket sign, I completely spaced out on the punch line ("It doesn't mean ASK THE TALL GUY!"). I just forgot to say it. And it would have killed too. Sigh.
"Do these pants make my thighs look big?" went OK. The whole "guys want big muscles" thing and the argument with my friend were basically one long set up, and the payoff wasn't really big enough to justify it. And after I did the flex-while-checking-watch bit, some woman yelled, "Pull up your sleeve and do that." So I did. I'm such a slut. If I were female, I'd probably be one of those girls who flash guys that yell, "Show us your tits."
"Disco Ballet Fever" didn't go as well as I'd have liked. I think I was too tense, and I was trying to reproduce something I'd already done before instead of just improvising it, so the goofy dancing lost all its playfulness and spontaneity and only got a few courtesy laughs. Plus, the disco ballet dancing looked more like a dancing monkey than a ballet dancer. I probably should've called it "Disco Chimpanzee Fever" instead. OTOH, I noticed that during the "normal" dancing, I actually looked kinda cool. If I do say so myself.
"Mr. Happy" went really well, but I think he sounded a little too aggressive. It'd be funnier if he sounded dumber and happier—more like a real penis, IOW—and I need a better ending, so I'll work on that, but the whole bit killed. That's what I'll be putting on teh interweb if they ever get around to making me a copy.
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President Bush issued an executive order Thursday allowing federal contractors rebuilding in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina to pay below the prevailing wage.
In a notice to Congress, Bush said the hurricane had caused "a national emergency" that permits him to take such action under the 1931 Davis-Bacon Act in ravaged areas of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi.
Bush's action came as the federal government moved to provide billions of dollars in aid, and drew rebukes from two of organized labor's biggest friends in Congress, Rep. George Miller of California and Sen. Edward Kennedy of Massachusetts, both Democrats.
"The administration is using the devastation of Hurricane Katrina to cut the wages of people desperately trying to rebuild their lives and their communities," Miller said.
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One of the most iconic images was that of her late mother-in-law Princess Diana of Wales leaving the very same hospital in June 1982 cradling a newborn Prince William. She wore a smock-style, pastel green polka dot dress that won universal praise and cemented her status as a fashion icon.
Kate's former stylist Nikki Pennie, who is widely credited with helping Kate to develop her elegant sense of style, predicts it will be "something comfortable, low-key, conservative, and appropriate," she told E! News. "I'm pretty sure it will be a dress and maybe a jacket...She loves wrap dresses, empire waists, and V-necks dresses."
Nikki thinks Kate will shun anything loose-fitting, believing that she will prefer "a figure-hugging number that's still very streamline and elegant." As far as the designer of the outfit is concerned, Nikki is certain that Kate will stay close to home. "It's definitely going to be a British designer, she said. "It could be Topshop, Issa or Alexander McQueen."
Kate is known for her thrifty sartorial ways, often choosing to recycle outfits. But considering how momentous this particular appearance will be — and how iconic it is set to become — HELLO! Online predicts the Duchess will be sporting a new creation possibly by Alice Temperlery or Issa. We also predict that it will be a dress in a block, neutral colour, in keeping with Kate's typically subtle style.
As for footwear, our bets are on her trusty LK Bennett nude wedges that go with almost anything. Hair will, no doubt, be coiffed to perfection.
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An elegant way to bring a soft sophistication to the overall look of the men in your wedding party. A single fuchsia phalaenopsis orchid bloom is accented with fresh greens, lavender French taffeta ribbon, and silver and purple wire to create a noticeably dramatic look of elegance and distinctive grace. Approximately 7"H x 4"W.
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Living Deliberately Project – Week 21
by nomeatbarefeet
This week in the LDP…
saw very little spending because, well, we simply didn't have time. It was a very long week for both of us as Katie worked during the day and I worked at night. We simply didn't see each other. That said, the only thing that was bought was 1 beer ($3.50) because I had a really, really crazy day at work; and then 1 taco ($2.50) because I needed a quick snack.
That means that we spent $6 for the week, leaving us with $30 for the rest of the month. We might head over to Plattsburgh on Memorial Day to see a movie and hang out for a bit. If not, then it looks like we will have a surplus for the month!
Perhaps the answer to spending money is to simply be too busy (he says rhetorically). Ok, probably not. Being too busy at work leaves little time for life; it leaves little time to have new and exciting experiences. I had a crazy experience of running a trail 1/2 marathon this week and I hope to get a race report up soon. It was the most intense, difficult run I have done (perhaps even more so than the 50k)…perhaps…
I included the picture of the fiddleheads because we ate the first ones of the season. The best place to get them is at a farmers market or co-op that has fresh produce. If they sit for too long they tend to have an asparagus/musty taste, so try for the fresher the better! The best way to eat them is just to sauté them up with some butter, salt, and pepper—simple and delicious.
Hope you all are doing well and that your week went well. Find a moment this weekend to say "thank you" to someone you know. Saying thanks and expressing gratitude is not often done as much as it should be, and I for one want to try to do this more often.